Imperial Valley press., 1930-10-17
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executive board, nov members, and
the teachers Of the city schools,
marked the opening meeting Of the
Woman ; Ten thousand club which
was held yesterday afternoon in the
club house.
Perhaps the most significant Ica-
ture Of the afternoon was the re
markable enthusiasm an 4 spirit
shown by the club members ami the
committee chairmen themselves.
which speaks wen for the success Of
The coming year.
Even aside from the excellent
program. the club members inter
est centered in the newly decorated
club house which has been done ov-
cr attractivelv and which will make
= delightful place IN which 10 carry
on all the club activities
The tea room has been romodelled
into 1 lounge where section and
committee meetings may be held.
The walls are cream colored and the
curtains. of Holland warp print. arr
in shades Of russet while the furni-
ture is Of green stick reed. uphol-
stored in bright colors and moderniS-
tie in design. Bowls OF bright col
ored flowers and pretty lamps add.
ed to the charm q the room. The
floor Is to be covered with a hand
some inoleum in soft green, and as
it had 10 be ordered from SAN Fran
cisco, did not arrive in time for
the opening meeting. In all proba-
bihty it viii be installed today.
The auditorium and halls have
been painted in soft green. very
rcstful TO the eye, and striking lang
iAgs of an interviewer material
which has a sand background with
stripes in primary eolors. give an ef-
fcctiVe bit of color. Baskets Of
greenery completed the harmonious
decorations. and the tea tables were
attractive with bowls Of Mexican
rose
Even the kitchen has been done
over and with its snow white walls
and fresh green and white curtains
makes spick and span background
for culinary efforts.
Members and honored guests en-
jGyed a program presented by Mrs.
Kathryn Engelhorn Of san Diego
ard Mrs. p A. Murray of this city.
Splendid Program
Mrs Engelhorn has had consider
able stage experience having played
with several noted actors. and is al
30 drama chairman for San Diego
county, She was heard in TWO
groups Of readings. the first three.
"A Sunday Ride, Bargain
Day, and The Recipe =, being
highly amusing monologues.
Mrs. p. \. Murray OF Fl Centro,
former Holtville resident, whose
charming lyric voice is we'll known
ic valley people who have heard her
both in the Choral club productions,
and over San Diego radio stations,
delighted her hearers with three
songs. = A Bowl of.Rass,s Trees =
"Cloud Shadows :. after which Mrs.
Engelhorn was heard in two more
readings.
The last two were in costume and
were more serious in nature: The
Golden Wedding and "Lif q
Sketches The latter consisted Of
selections from the poems of Edgar
A. Guest with an original ending
by Mrs. Engelhorn.
\ business meeting opened the af-
ternoon s program, Mrs. B. NJ Cru
well, president. presiding, while with
her on the platform were Mrs. Nor
man G. Deaton, recording secretary,
and Mrs. j. L. Garren, beloved pio-
neer member OF the clab.
Mrs. Gruwell is 10 be compliment
ed on her efficiency as a presiding
day was accomplished in short order,
she nevertheless maintained a gracl-
Gus and charming dignity.
Routine business was covered dur
ing the first part Of the session,
the minutes of the last meeting be-
ing read and approved, and section
announcements being made by Mrs.
Norman Lombard for the History
section; by Mrs. d. h. Roberts for
the Literature and Twice Told Tales
sections; by Mrs. Vaughn y.
Thompson for the Arts and Crafts,
and by Mrs. Elmer Todd for the
Music section.
Committees Report
Committee announcements were
made by Mrs. Norman Lombard for
the year book and program commit
tee. bv Mrs. Calvin G. Mousseau Tor
the mem bership committee. by Mrs.
Norman c. Deatoa for the finance
committee bv Mrs u. Il. Roberts for
the hospitality committee, by Mrs.
Fred j. NuttaN tor the November
card committee, by Mrs. Harrle
Wood for the motion picture com
mittee. by Mrs. ". A. Scheniman for
the decoration committee, by Mrs.
Percie Thackcr for the rental com
mittee, BY Mrs. y. A. Contos for tho
public service con mittee, and BY
Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne for the
juniors.
Mrs James ". Cilassford, chair
man of the legislation committee
gave q brief. concise and clear cut
report Of number OF the amend.
ments to the state constitution
which will be presented al the No.
yember election for the people 5 de-
cision.
Mrs. Harvey Kenyon, president o.
the local unit Of the American