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Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Homeless Hero
Gets Good Care

LOS ANGELES. Jan. %. up
Harold Harmer, l7-year-old Cana
dian youth. hungry and broke, pre-
vented hold-up OF drug store
Sunday night and was shot in the
lung by the bandit.
Without friends, the young hero
vas making a desperate fight for
life in the county hospital when
Miss Helen Mathewson. social
worker and wealthy philanthropist,
heard of his pluck. and had him
removed to q private hospital where
a nurse and two physicians are at
tempting to stave off death.
Harmer went to the aid of v. S.
Barakman. owner of the drug store
because wanted to do the square
thing" when the latter was held up
by John NJ. O'Meara, &c. Barak-
man was himself seriously wounded
in the fray.
O'Meara faced 10 counts OF rob-
berry and three OF assault with a
deadly weapon when he was ar
raigned in court today. He said
that he had not eaten for several
days when he turned to crime. po-
lice declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
LARGE NUMBER
OF VETERANS AT
LEGION MEETING

Members of Boyce Aten Post.
American Legion, held one OF the
most enjoyable meetings in years
at the post rooms in the court house
last night. and listened to Johnny
Donohue recount wartime expert
enceS.
Contrary to the general impress
sion. Donohue said, the government
was not unaware of the fact that
this country. would eventually be
drawn into the World War. and i'm
mediately following the outbreak in
1914, regular officers were placed
on their mettle and began TO get
ready for the part they were to play
in the great struggle.
The speaker explained various
ways taken by the regular army to
make amends for civilian indiffer-
eiice and declared that If the reg
ulars had had their way. the coun-
try would not have been caught in
such a state Of unpreparedness in
1917.
He related his experiences as
COMMANDING OIllCeT anu ulStTuCtOi
for the first officers training camp.
and convulsed his audience with
anecdotes concerning the way reg
ulars took down officious supe-
iiors who outranked them. but un-
der the circumstances were COM
PEELED to take orders.
Later US commander of q negro
battalion he had opportunity to
gather material for more good
stories which his comrades thor
oughly enjoyed. He also paid q
high tribute to the soldierly ability
of the negro, emphasizing his WILL
iagness to obey orders and his 10y
atty to his country.
Following the meeting. the vet
Grams were guests of Massey Hor-
ton. member of the post and prop
rietor of the Valley Drug Company.
who served buffet lunch and had
a tough time trying to drive out the
last of the bunk fatiguers" at an
unusually late hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28

: mand for encores, Luboviski played
Three Flies" (Havana) a modern
number aptly portraying the sharp
: buzzing of a fly, and contrasting
with this. a beautiful composition OF
! Schumann's
Choral Club Pleases
While Luboviski was undoubtedly
the stellar attraction last night. the
numbers by the Choral society and
the business mems glee club were
remarkably fine. Both organiza-
tions show the effects of training by
John C. Canton, and last night
they gave far better performance
than ever before
Immediately responsive TO the
baton of the conductor, singing with
a unison and clarity remarkable for
a group of amateurs, the two choral
organizations deserve much credit
as does their director. John Canton.
organizer and leader of the organi-
zation, and largely responsible for
securing such a talented artist as
Luboviski.
The program opened with Rach-
maninoff's beautiful "Crea alton.
Hymn" sung by the Choral society
and followed by the equally beauti-
ful Legend" by Tschaikowsky.
Following Luboviski's first group
the business mems glee club sang
The Bells of St Mary tAdam), the
clear bell-like tones being well pro-
duced. Their second number. Hail
Us Ye Free" from Verdi's Ernani
with its swing and melody, captured
the favor of the audience who de-
manded an encore.
The last number on the program
was the lovely "Hallelujah" chorus
from the Messiah tHandeD, which
is decidedly difficult composition
and which the Choral society and !
the elee club performed in a highly
manner.
In conclusion, the accompani- I,
nents by Nina Canton, not only
for the Choral club, but for Lubo-
7iski, deserved mention since they |
added materially to the beauty of |
he concert.
With hardly vacancy in the en- |
ire Wilson school auditorium, last |
nights concert was unquestionably |
1ne OF the most successful ever held |
lere and one of the most beautiful. |
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
CHARMING EVENT

Among the many attractive events
OF yesterday was the bridge lunch
con given by Mrs. w. B. Ellis at her
home, 675 Vine avenue.
Orchid was the color motif en-
ployed in the decorations, dainty
cornflowers being effectively ar
ranged as centerpieces.
At the conclusion of the afternoon,
bridge prizes were presented to Mrs.
Robert Dawson of San Diego for
high score, and to Mrs. Neal Gavin
of Ell Centre for low.
Guests of the hostess included
Mrs. Dawson. Mrs. Gavin, Mrs. H. v.
Reedy OF Brawley, Mrs. william
Potts and Mrs. Hoyt Parker of Holt
vile. Mrs. G.. T. Parkinson and Mrs.
j. D. Van Vleet OF Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
SOCIAL CLUB HAS
CALEXICO MEETING

Local members of the White
Shrine Social club motored to Cal
exico yesterday for their regular
bridge luncheon, these events al
ways being delightful social affairs.
Bridge prizes were won by Mrs.
Bessie Bradford OF Calexico, high:
Mrs. o. Eckert of Brawley, second,
and Mrs. M. Smith of Calexico. low.
The door prize was won by Mrs.
Ray Hall.
Ell Centre members present were
Mesdames Bertha Gillett, Agatha
Hall, Alma Graham, Lille Bucklin,
Gertrude Maitland, Nina Stafford,
Florence DeVoe and Florence DAM
ron.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
PROCESS
BRINGS OUT finer
FLAVOR IN COFFEE
Controlled Roasting Gives
Hills Bros. Coffee Flavor
No Other Coffee Has

As everybody knows, the flavor
of coffee varies according to the
way it is brewed. Especially dis
appointing is the result when
coffee stays on the fire too long
or is taken off too soon.
Similar unsatisfactory results
can occur in the roasting Of coffee.
If the blend is roasted too long or
not enough there is a noticeable
difference in flavor between the two
lots. Even with watchful care such
variation is exceedingly difficult to
prevent when coffee is roasted in
large quantities.
Realizing this, Hills Bros. origi-
mated and patented a continuous
process which roasts coffee few
pounds at time, instead of in bulk.
The quantity of coffee passing into
the roaster does not vary. The
speed Of operation and the tempera-
ture remain the same with the
result that Hills Bros. Coffee is
absolutely uniform and has a
flavor no other coffee has.
Hills Bros. Coffee never "goes
stale" because it is packed in
vacuum. By this process air, which
destroys the flavor of coffee, is taken
from the can and kept out. Or
binary cans, even if air-tight, do
not keep coffee fresh. Ask for Hills
Bros. Coffee by name and look for
the Arab-the trade-mark-on
the can. Sold by grocers every
where.
Hills Bros. Coffee, Inc, Los
Angeles, Calf. 0iss;
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28

stirring rapidly. Add this to milk
In double boiler. stirring constant.
~. Cook and stir until thick and
smooth. Remove spoon: cover and
cook over hot water. stirring occa.
sionally for twenty. minutes. The
water in the bottom of the double
boiler should be kept boiling. Beat
egg slightly with remaining sugar
and salt and slowly add corn.
starch mixture, stirring constantly.
Return to double-boiler and cook
one minute. Remove from heat
and let cool a few minutes. Ado
vaI,.ia ana peat yell. Turn into
molds which have been dipped III
cold water and let stand until cool.
Then chill thoroughly before sery
ing.
This can be served with sugat
and cream. whipped cream or a
sauce such as is served over ie,
cream
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
|Wos11m1r2s@5sm17!,'s@ s11r2s5s17!'@ I17terests Interest,":
LUBOVISKf DELIGHTS AUDIENCE
AT CONCERT HELD LAST NIGHT
lOilililllliiIj

Calmon Luboviski. Russian vio-
linist, delighted El Centro music
lovers last night with the beauty OF
his playing. and received a remark
able tribute from the audience in
that the crowded auditorium of the
Wilson school was absolutely silent
as he played, silence not being q
noted characteristic OF local au-
diences.
The purity and richness of tone,
the absolute mastery of technique,
the brilliance and fire OF his playing
made the concert last night one
that will not be forgotten for some
time by those who heard him.
Luboviski is deservedly rated as
one of the 10 leading violinists of
the world. and as he walked out on
the platform last night. he received
quite an ovation from the audience.
the applause continuing after each
number, while his playing held the
group spell bound.
The program itself was sufficient
ly varied in nature TO display his
unique talents. and to afford inter
esting contrasts. in composition and
harmony.
Beginning with the spirited Gree
War Dance" of Cardin. with its In
Clan rhytfms and melodies. the first
group of numbers included Hubay's
'Andante" and Variations" by Do
relli-Kreisler. Luboviski gracious /
ly responded with a charming COM
position of Grainger's, arranged by
Kreisler, for an encore.
His second group began with the
lovely Ave Maria of Schubert, the
rich, calm purity and devout atmo-
sphere being beautifully portrayed.
Following this was an exquisite and
appealing Persian song by Glinka.
the softly muted. sweet high notes
being particularly effective. His last
number was Gypsy Airs" (Sarasate)
an arrangement including haunting
melodies and the wild, brilliant
Ihythms of the gypsy dances.
Responding to the repeated de-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
CARDS AND DANCING
TO FEATURE PARTY

Card tables are to be arranged in
the Ten Thousand club tea loom
so that those attending the dance
tomorrow night who wish to play a
lew games OF bridge, may do so.
AS for those who prefer bridge to
dancing. they may spend the whole
evening with those like-minded and
have delightful time at their ia
vofite game.
Dance specialties and other
novelties are being planned by the
committee in charge, and they are
hoping to make this affair one OF
the outstanding events of the year.
Punch will be served during the
evening, and at II o'clock supper
of sandwiches and coffee.
Committee, members include Mrs.
O. j. Bradshaw, chairman, and
Mesdames Harold A. Burnham. w.
j. Clements, Norman E. Dupont,
Arthur Edgar, Forrest Kutz. How
ard P. Meyer. j. B. McNeece. E.. L.
Carson and l.. r. Philley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
VISITOR HONORED
BY BRIDGE PARTY

Mrs. w. L. Apple entertained with
three tables of bridge last night at
her home on Sandalwood avenue,
the affair being in compliment to
Mrs. c. H. Gerecke of San Fran
cisco. Mr.. Apples sister.
A springlike color scheme of green
and yellow was carried out in the
decoration and in all appointments.
At the end of the bridge game, the
prize for high score was awarded
to Mrs. Charles Delp, and that for
low, TO Miss Irene Brooks. Dainty
refreshments were servel by the
hostess.
Guests included Mrs. Gerecke,
Mrs. Delp. Mrs. Norman c. Deaton,
Mrs. Nolan c. Smith, Mrs. j. Keyes
Mitchell, Mrs. Sem Bacon, Mrs
William c. Reed, Mrs Gabe Sharp,
Mrs. E. L. Carson, Mrs. c. Hebert
Lee, Miss Nora Ep;er and Miss Irene
Brooks.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Al R
DOESN'T WEIGH
MUCH

WHEN you buy soap, the only
way you can tell how much you're
getting for your money is by the
weight of the package. Size means
nothing. A large carton full of
soap fakes or bubbles can con-
tain actually less soap than car
ton of White King Granulated
Soap half its size!
That's because White King
Granulated Soap is condensed. It
packs closely in the carton, like
sugar. And it's absolutely pure and
safe for blankets, dishes or
lingerie. It's made from fine vege-
table and nut oils.
White King Granulated Soap is
not only the safest bur the most
economical soap you can buy. A
little of il goes long way. A tea
spoonful TO the basin of water,
or cupful TO the tub-no more!
Your grocer has il.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: How should dinner in
yitations be acknowledged?
Answer: All dinner engagement
Invitations should be answered i'm
mediately, engraved or written ones
by return mail. or those telephoned,
by telephone and at once.
The formal acceptance for an in
vitation follows the form of the in
vitation:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith
Accept with pleasure
Mr. and Mrs. Browns
Kind invitation for dinner
cn Monday the tenth of December
at eight o'clock
The formula for regret is written
in the same form. except that
where accept with pleasure" is
written in the above, regret that
they are unable to accept" should
be written.
The Yolo county farm bureau has
683 members.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
ENTERTAINS WITH
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Ranuncalae in brilliant shades of
red made attractive decorations for
the informal bridge luncheon given
yesterday by Mrs. Ernest Sanders
at her home, 562 Len Rey avenue.
When the scores were added it
was found that Mrs. w. J. Meagher
had the high score. and Mrs. E. M.
Porter the low, and they were pre-
sented with their prizes.
Guests at this delightful affair
included Mesdames Fred Cross, Will
liam Wyeth, Herbert Lowdermilk
James Perduyn of Holtville, D. H.
Stephens of Coyote Wells, E. NJ.
Porter and W. j. Meagher
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Christian Church Aid
Society Has Meeting

Mrs. R. E. Daniels entertained the
members of the State Street Chris
tian church Ladies Aid society yes
terday at her home on Brighton
avenue.
The afternoon was spent in max
ing patch work quilt and refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Fourteen members were present and
it was decided TO hold the meetings
every week in the future.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
FORMER HOLTVILLE
CONSTABLE DIES

Funeral services for Walter Ben
nett, SO. former constable Of Holt
Vile township. we're conducted this
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
Holtville Baptist church. Rev. E.
G. Manley, pastor of that church,
officiated. Interment took place at
Evergreen cemetery after services
conducted by the American Legion.
He was a veteran of the Spanish
American war.
Death came Monday after an at
tack of pneumonia. He was thought
to be recovering satisfactorily and
his death came as surprise to
friends and relatives.
He died at the home of n-in-
law, G. E. Sullins. ON the A. c. Fin
ney ranch northwest of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Mother Seeking
Joseph Olrich

Aid of Probation Officer E. D.
Griffin in searching for Joseph
Olrich, ID. was asked today in a
letter from the probation officer of
Great Falls, Montana, from where
the youth disappeared almost three
years ago.
A nationwide search has failed
to discover the youth, the letter
state. Letters to army and navy
departments, radio talks and news
paper stories have had no effect.
The youth disappeared in March.
1928. Since that time his mother
has received letters from him at
Pueblo, Denver and Sacramento
The mother has not been I'm good
health since her son disappeared,
according to the communication to
the local probation officer.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Rebekahs To Hold Box
Social Tomorrow Night

Rebekah lodge will hold box So
cial at the Davis hall tomorrow eve-
ming, the party to begin at o'clock.
The committee in charge is planning
many delightful festivities for the
evening and the public is cordially
invited to attend.
All women planning to be present
are asked to bring boxes with lunch
sufficient for two. The social is
certain to be enjoyable as the Re-
bekahs are noted for their hospital
ity.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
ST. MARY'S CARD
PARTY IS TONIGHT

st. Mary's hall will be the scene
of a delightful card party tonight,
where devotees of bridge and five
hundred may gather for a good
game and a good time.
Prizes and refreshments will add
to the enjoyment, and the Altar
society, in charge of the party,
promises a pleasant evening for
those attending.
Reservations in advance are not
required, but instead. admission
may be purchased at the door, and
patrons may be assured that plenty
of accommodations will be availa-
BILE.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
W. M'EUENS HOSTS
TO OCATILLA CLUB

Ocatilla club members were
guests last night of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. w. McEuen, where they enjoyed
card game and delicious supper.
Decorations carried out a charn-
ing color scheme of green and yell
low.
Guests of the hosts included Mr..
and Mrs. w. j. Strickland, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. B. Roberts and Mrs. M. j.
Dowd.
Club members present were Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Brock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe E. King, Mrs. c. E. Sones and
the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
OEDIPUS REX IS
SECTION STUDY

Literature section members met
yesterday morning in the Ten
Thousand club house for their reg
uiar meeting conducted under the
leadership of Mrs. w. c. Costello.
Pericles and the Golden Age of
Greece formed the subject of an
interesting talk by Mrs. Calvin G.
Mousseau. after which the class
read Aeschylus' tragedy, "Oedipus,
the King"
The section will meet again in
two weeks, and at that time Anti
gone" by Sophocles, will be studied
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
ScOUiiie Rally TO Be
In HOltUilie Tonight

All those wishing to attend the
Scoville rally in the Holtville Chris
tian church are asked to meet at
$50 tonight at the State Street
Christian church SO that transport
tation may be arranged for. those
not having cars. ....,..
The rally tonight will be preceded
by a dinner in the Holtyille church
and it is anticipated that large
number from Ell Centre will attend
since these rallies are proving high
ly popular.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Social Brevities

Members of the Present Day club
are notified of the postponement in
the meeting from Friday OF this
week to Tuesda Of next. February
8. Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Costello will
be hosts at this time.
Seeley- -Westside home department
will meet yesterday tomorrow at
1890 O'Clock at the James Mccain
ranch. All members are urged to be
present
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
LIVES 7s YEARS IN APARTMENT

PARIS. W.n)-To live to be 100
years old is getting to be a COM
mon thing. but M. Joseph Lentz has
lived 100 years, of which 78 were
spent in the same Paris apartment.
M. Lentz arrived in Paris when
Prince Napoleon was president. of
and installed himself in bis
apartment when the president made
himself Emperor Napoleon III.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
MENUS FOR THE FAMILY

double Doner. When tily buDDIes
appear around edge of milk it is
scalded. Mix .cornstarch and 9
tablespoons sugar with remaining
cold milk. Stir until perfectly
smooth. Pour about half the scald-
ed milk into cold milk mixture
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
TOWN HAS COMMITTING MAYOR

RATION, N. M, W.P)-Raton has
committing mayor who COM
mHes 80 miles from Roy, N. NJ. to
transact his official duties. Mayor
Il. r. Steicher recently moved to
Roy TO open a dental office. Once
week he returns to Ration to
transact business in the mayors
office.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and vicinity-Fair
and moderately warm tonight and
Thursday; low humidity and gentle.
northeasterly winds: increasing fire
hazard.
Southern California - Fair and
warm tonight and Thursday; mod
crate northerly winds offshore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
Daily Menu

BREAKFAST - Orange
Juice, cereal cooked with raj
sins. cream. coddled eggs,
crisp toast, milk, coffee.
l. U NC EON - Baked
minced ham and celery. with
cheese. lettuce sandwiches,
lemon snaps. milk. tea.
.DINNER-English mutton
chops. scalloped potatoes.
stewed tomatoes. shredded
raw turnip and lettuce salad,
whole wheat rolls, ounce ba-
. varian cream. milk, coffee.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28
BY SISTER MARY
\EA Service Writer

/ A M0NG nourishing, inexpensive
4 L milk desserts. a perfectly made
cornstareh pudding holds close to
first place. Delicate in texture and
iayor, il is suitable for children
and invalids and should please the
most fastidious grown-up.
There are certain principles to
guide one in making cornstarch
pudding Just az hare are in MAX
ing custards or any other dessert.
Thorough cooking and just the
right proportion OF cornstarch to
milk are the secrets of 4 delicious
pudding.
Eggs can be added 10 most corn
starch puddings and add n pleas
ing delicacy as well as food value.
II they are used. remember never
TO add the egg 10 the hot corn
starch mixture. The heat will
cook the tiny particles of egg al
most Immediately and a speckled
mixture will result. Pour the
cornstarch mixture slowly into the
beaten egg, stirring constantly.
When thoroughly blended, return
TO the double boiler and cook one
minute.
The following rule for vanilla
cornstarch pudding can be varied
IN several ways. Chocolate is al
ways popular and can be made
from the basic rule by adding two
squares of melted chocolate 10 the
eornstarch and sugar before the
scalded milk is poured over it.
Nuts can be added 70 vanilla or
chocolate pudding.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-28

Vanilla Cornstarch Pudding
Two cups milk. 3 tablespoons
cornstarch, 1 tablespoons sugar,
Ia teaspoon salt, l egg. 1-2 tea.
spoon vanilla.
Seald 81 cups milk in top OF
The Washington times., 1931-09-07
YOUNG FARMER
KILLS SELF

Eugene Reynolds, 24-year,old
Government Farm employe, com.
mitted suicide at his home in
Beltsville, Nd, early today by
emptying two barrels from a shot
gun into his head. His body was
found lying across bed with the
gun beside it by his two brothers,
Emil and Theodore.
Coroner III. M. Scott, Of Laurel,
Nd, said that it was clearly case
of suicide. An empty whisky bot.
tie found near the body led
authorities to believe the man had
been drinking heavily before his
death.
No motive was advanced for the
shooting but the mans father
James I. Reynolds, told police
that two years ago his son was
arrested by a State policeman
and struck over the head with
blackjack. Ever since that time.
Mr.. Reynolds said, he has acted
queerly.
The dead man was born in
Orange, Va. He was unmarried
and lived with his father and two
brothers.
The Washington times., 1931-09-07
POWER INQUIRY
SOON TO Be
RESUMED
Midwest Corporation Slated
for Careful Examination
When Probe Starts Again

The Federal Trade Commission
is preparing to resume it's inquiry
into the operations Of the So
called Power Trust" which was
launched in February, 1928.
The date of the first hearings
Of the fall session has not been
announced. but officials antici-
pated they would start during
September.
Financing Is Probed
It was expected that one Of the
power organizations in the Mid.
die West would be studied in ini.
tial hearings. The commission is
now investigating the financial
set-up and the relationship Of the
power corporations, having started
this phase Of the inquiry a ,SeaH
ago.
Another twelve months will be
required to complete the power
investigation. after which the
commission is expected to make
elaborate recommendations to the
Senate, which directed the in
quiry on a resolution introduced
by Senator Walsh CD, Of Mon
tana. .
The commission no doubt will
recommend legislation to correct
certain abuses which have been
charged to the power companies
particularly in relation to theil
financial organization.
Propaganda Exposed
Twelve months ago the com
mission completed it's investiga
tion of propaganda methods used
by the power companies, much
sensational testimony having beer
introduced as to how these cor
porations fought municipal own
ership of public utilities and car
riedy their publicity work intC
public school text books, distrib
uted information through women!
clubs and educators, maintained
and financed newspapers anC
otherwise employed methods helC
to be Objectionable.
During the summer recess ex
aminers for the commission have
been studying the records Of
many power companies in order
to shed further light upon theil
methods of financing and learn
how holding companies controI
many groups of smaller utilities
corporations.