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Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

Theodore Miller in in Buffalo, N.
Y, this week.
Mrs. Carl Eastman, of Stonehurst,
Pa, is the guest of Miss Edith
Simpson.
L. Austin left this week on his
annual trip to Pennsylvania, New
York and other eastern states.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Best and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Boyce, spent
Thursday at Blackbird, Delaware.
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Ralph Reed will leave on Sunday
for Combs Institute in Philadelphia,
where he will continue his studies in
music.
Miss Laura Watkins of Philadel-
phia is visiting her mother, Mrs.
John r. Watkins and sister, Mrs.
Harrington.
Miss e. G. Stidham made a busi-
ness trip to Philadelphia Thursday
and Friday of last week, selecting
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Miss Anna Drew Scott has return
ed to Elizabeth, N. ]. and will re-
sumo her work as principal of the
Carteret High School. tt..
George L. Bruning has returned to
Philadelphia after spending two
weeks vacation at his home here,
with his wife and daughter.
William C. Smith, Jr., returned to
Albany on Sunday after spending
weeks vacation with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Smith.
Miss Alice Breme will leave for
Newark, Del, on Thursday. Miss
Breme will be a student in the fresh
man class at the University of Della
ware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Klanet of
Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
and daughter June of
Youngstown, Ohio, are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Best at their
home in Milford.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. DickersOn en-
ertained the choir of the Methodist
Church of Milford, and
lad as their guests of honor, Mr..
md Mrs. Charles E. Johnson, of
Iouston, Texas. Mr.. Johnson form
,rly was leader of the choir. A mu-
ical evening was enjoyed with Mrs.
Pearl Watson and Mrs. Lilliane Sing
II as pianists, and then refreshments
we're served.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

Lynn Pratt is the guest of his
mother, Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt.
William C. Smith returned ON
Wednesday from a business trip to
Toronto.
DR.. Clyde Nelson is in Buffalo this
week attending the American Dental
Association convention.
! Robert Reed will leave Monday for
Baltimore, where he is enrolled as a
student at the University of Mary
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman Bennett and
Mr.. and Mrs, Joseph S. Lofland
spent the past weekend in Atlantic
City and Ocean City, N. j.
Richard Jennings of Staten Is
land, N. Y, left September to re-
turn to school after spending the
summer vacation with Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Warzecha.
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Mr.. and Mrs. James Millman Brun-
ing and Mrs. Bruning's brothers, Jo-
seph and Charles Kronmiller, have
returned to Ardmore after spending
the weekend in Milford and Reho-
both with Mrs. Geo. L. Bruning and
Mrs. S. B. Singer.
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A boat party in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles E. Johnson, of Houston,
Texas, was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Vernon Benson. A few friends of
Mr.. Johnsons were invited, and left
Milford at 4 o'clock, returning home
down the Mispillion River to thesOld
Light House, where grabbing was
enjoyed, and after supper, the ride
was resumed, out to the Chesapeake
Bay, then back home to Milford.
Charles e. Johnson and his wife
have returned to their home in HOus-
ton, Texas, after spending three
weeks vacation in the east. While |
in Milford, they were entertained by |
Mr.. and Mrs. Ebe Savage, Mr.. and |
Mrs. A. D. Dickerson, Mr.. and Mrs. |
Charles Swain, Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton
Downing, and Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Benson. Before returning home,
they made short trips in their car to
New York City, Atlantic City, and
Philadelphia, and en- route back to
Houston, stopped in Charleston, S.
G., to visit Mrs. Johnson's relatives.
Mr.. Johnson is employed by The l..
D. Caulk Company, travelling for
hem i'm the Texas territory as their
pharmaceutical representative.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

On Saturday morning, Sep
tember 10th, at z o'clock. Miss
Margaret Beck, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. Smith Beck, and
Milton c. ManloVe, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Manlove, were
quietly married at the parson-
age of the Avenue Methodist
Church by DR.. Frank Herson.
They were unattended. They
left almost Immediately for At
lantic City, where they have
been spending this week. They
are expected back on Sunday
and will be at home at their
new residence on South Walnut
street.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
TO MAKE SURVEY
FOR new INLET
TContinned from First PaaeI

CONTINUED from FuSf Page
were prepared and the inlet's course
charted, would require three
months. Plans drawn up then call
for an inlet 200 feet wide on the
bottom, 500 feet wide at the top,
with a depth of IL feet at mean low
water. Also provided by the plans
are jetties to extend 2,150 feet out
to a depth of IL feet in the bay,
their construction to be of sheet
iron piling and stone.
OF the location which the United
States Engineers have decided upon,
Mr.. Burbage said: This is the best
place for the inlet for every reason
and for every interest of Lewes, Mil
ton, Rehoboth and the whole State,
as well as the Eastern Shore of
Maryland. 1t is suitable too, for the
proposed ferry landing for Lewes-
Cape May service"
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
KENT COUNTY FIREMEN'S
ASSOCIATION MEETS

The regular monthly meeting of
the Kent County Firemen's Associa-
tion was held in the Community
Building in Milford on Wednesday
night. Thirty-eight members of the
association were present and every
company in the association was rep
resented. Supper was served by
the members of The Carlisle Fire
Company. A general discussion was
held and plans were made for at
tending firemen's convention to be
held next month in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
STATE ROTARIANS HOLD
GET-TOGETHER. MEETING

A general get-together meeting of
State Rotarians, sponsored by the
Middletown Rotary Club, was held
Monday evening at the Henlopen
Hotel in Rehoboth. The principal
speaker was Charles Half of the
Northampton Rotary Club, a past
district governor. Several other past
district governors attended the
meeting. Milford Rotarians who at
tended the meeting were: Jack Ben
iamin, Ray Warren, William Berry,
Wilmer Lankford, Nicholas Stokes,
Lester Adkins, Roscoe Galloway,
Jack NAPLES, Vaules Grier, Charles
Varney, Robert Shilling and George
Perry.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
ADKINS
n Y n
REED

Lester J. Reed, aged Is years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Reed of Mil
ton, died suddenly at the home of
his aunt near Milton, Thursday, Sep
tember 8, 1882 Funeral services
were held on, Sunday at the NJ. P.
Church in Milton. Rev. Prince Off
ciating. Interment made in the Bea-
yer Dam cemetery at Harbeson. The
deceased was the son of the late
Somerset Reed. ae es .... -,
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
Local And State NeUs

Flowing for wheat is we'll under
way.
Few gray squirrels are found by
gunners this fall.
Register tomorrow-don't forget
to vote in November.
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In October the weather is fine at
the bay shore resorts.
Plenty of water now means fine
dahlia bloom in September
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Tomatoes have been fine quality
this season in Kent and Sussex.
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You must register tomorrow or
you cannot vote next November.
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The fodder is now in the shock,
but pumpkins are not yet at their
best.
Do not forget Thursday, Septem-
Der %, at Milford Neck Church =
chicken salad supper.
been satisfactory to both grower
and the Gamers here in Delaware.
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The primary results last Saturday
surprised many who had not kept in
formed as to what the voters were
likely to do.
Give the boy some wood chopping
of hor fa1
expense for amusements will be cut
more than half
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The white grape known as "Niag-
ra" and also as "Delawares" is de-
licious variety. Not large but fine
flavor and aroma.
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Register at your regular voting
place tomorrow, Saturday, Septem-
ber 18th. It's your last chance this
month to qualify for voting in No
vember.
Local disagreements in political
circles for Republicans, are now at
an end, and the election in Novem-
Der should see united effort to place
Delaware in the Republican column.
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1t is a bit more easy to handle a
coal fire in the home comfort heat
ing, but large stack of seasoned
wood in the yard or in woodshed,
means less money to be paid out of
the income.
The food served in the cafeterias
in the public schools of Milford is
Just fine for both adults and chill
lren. 1t is selected for one purpose,
and that purpose is, to aid digestion,
help build up strong tissues of the
body, and keep all healthy. For is
cents a child gets a square meal.
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Distractions along the sidewalks
n the business section of both North
md South Walnut streets; consist of
signs left for people to collide with
md be a general nuisance. It's bad
enough to have merchandise to COW
II the sidewalks, but when it comes
o ice cream, lunch and other signs.
ceases to be a virtue.
Clear them all off and do it now.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Avenue NJ. E. Church
will hold their opening meeting of
he fall on Wednesday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock, September 21, in the
chapel. The president called the ex-
scutive board together at her home
IN Monday evening, September II,
% make plans for the work of the
coming year. Every member is re-
luested to be present.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

Full moon next Wednesday.
Tomorrow is your chance to reg.
lister.
! Bay shore cottages are closing the
/ season.
High tides overfiowed the wharves
last Friday in Milford.
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Don't forget that tomorrow is reg
istration day in Delaware.
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Eggs in Milford range in price
from 1Sc to 24c per dozen.
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Now is the time to get the firewood
supply for next winter ready.
Baseball season will soon be at
an end for 1882; then comes foot
ball.
Just light showers have fallen at
Milford, but the hot weather was
broken,
Oysters are now in market but
cooler weather is needed to make
them fine.
Help the Milford Neck Church by
enjoying a chicken salad supper.
Price, Csc.
Nice Chincoteague Island oysters
are in the Milford Markets, and sell
for 40 cents per basket.
A chicken salad supper at Milford
Neck Church Thursday evening,
September %. Price, 25c.
The baseball fever centainly got a
grip on the people of Milford, FELTON,,
Harrington and Frederick this fall.
Tomorrow, Saturday, September
18th, is the last day for registering
as voter in Delaware next Novem-
ber.
Yes there will be a few mosquitoes
in the few weeks intervening be-
tween now and freezing weather in
November; but even this depends on
dAlletil Nlllo llOilths
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Trim the trees on the streets of
and let the street lights !
shine on sidewalks. That is one of |
The duties of the City Manager to
have done carefully with supervi
sion.
Turnip seed sown the last of Au-
gust failed to germinate in the Vi
Unity of Milford, Delaware, because
If the excessive drought and scorch-
ng suns It's not too late to resow
he fields now.
Let's have a modern lighting sys-
EN- from Lake View avenue and the
luPont Boulevard into Milford to
connect with Walnut street. It's one
inc advertisement for Milford and
Useful for all the people.
At the corner of Second and North
Walnut streets is a tree that was
or topped, last spring, and
lew growth has now become a dense
obstruction that the large street
light can not penetrate. Trim it.
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Last Sunday evening the Epworth
league began it's fall meetings. The
Ulcers for the year were installed
" a Candle Light Service conduct
d by DR.. Herson. The ceremony
vas concluded with a vocal solo by
,urtis Williams. The League serv-
ce next Sunday evening, September
Sth, will begin at $50. The topic
Or discussion will be "Fairminded
ess", lead by Mrs. Rebecca Holz-
iueller.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
WEDDINGS
JESTER - RIECK

ILD IIN NIINN
Miss Emeline A. Rieck, daughter
of the late Emil w. and Emma
Rieck, and NAPLES E. Jester, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall Jester of Mil
1crd, were united in holy matrimony
at Salisbury, Tuesday, July IL, 1892,
by Rev. Frank Lawrence, pastor of
the NJ. E. Church. The happy couple
will reside in Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

A surprise party was given
Fay Ferguson on Tuesday eve
ming of this week, in honor of
her 10th birthday. The evening
was spent in playing bridge, af-
ter which refreshments were
served. Dancing rounded out
delightful evening for Ruth
Anne Holzmueller, Betty Ham
mond, Vivian Shute, Charlotte
Ryder, Jean Galloway, Dorothy
Joseph. Virginia Sockrider, and
Madeline Davis.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

Congratulations are being ex-'
tended to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Walters, of Philadelphia, on the
birth of "a son in Milford Emerg-
ency Hospital on Friday, Sep
tember 8. Mrs. Walters will be
remembered as the former Miss
Jean Varney.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
SUSSEX MASONS HOLD
OUTING AT SLAUGHTER
[Conlinned ftom ~ Paqel

GCOnfiHHed from First Pdgel
suppers, and until darkness inter-
fered family groups visited each 9TH
er on the lovely beach and eXchang
ed the hospitality of the informal
tables"
High Priest Conaway, of Hope
Chapter, received the congratula-
tions of many present on the success
of the outing and expressed himself
as deeply appreciative of the assist
ance of all those whose interest and
efforts made the day such brilliant
one
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

A wedding of interest to Mil
ford people is that of Gene l..
Pratt, son of Mrs. J. Lynn Pratt,
to Miss Betty Lindley, of New
York City, who were married in
that city on September II.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16

III1IIEI 1ESE days, friends of
M h Fred Calhoun, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John
Calhoun, of near
- town, are pleased to
see him out again. A recent ill
ness of lockjaw put him out of
the fun that boys enjoyed dur
ing vacation. Fred is the twin
brother of John Calhoun, and
their likeness is so strong that
one has to know them very
well to be able to distinguish
them. A person supposedly in
quiring for Fred one day recent
ly said, How is your brother?"
and the answer was a surprising
one, This is the brother. Fred's
malady is still rare enough
one, to have all wonder how he
survived it. At any rate, he is
well again and his friends, both
old and young, are happy about
it and wish for him no more
such unpleasant experiences.
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The Wednesday evening
Bridge Club had as its hostess
this week Mrs. J. Harry Humes.
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A party that was overlooked
last week was that of Hall Dea-
kyne, who celebrated his birth
day on Saturday, the third. 1t
was the last fling of a happy
crowd of boys. before school
claimed their time. An early
afternoon of games at Halls
home was enjoyed and the end
of it was spent at the matinee
at the Plaza Theatre. The guests
were Billy Faix, Burton Short,
Billy Adkins. Jimmie Clements,
Tommy Faix, and Bernard Glenn
ents.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
OBITUARIES s
HURST

HURST
Mrs. Laura Morgan Hurst. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Josephine Gorby Nor
gan, and the late John Morgan, died
at her home in Philadelphia, Satur-
day night, September 10th. The body
was brought to Milford Wednesday
morning. Interment in the Odd Eel
lows Cemetery.
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ADKINS
Irving G. Adkins, aged "A years,
died at the home of his daughter,
S031 Merton avenue, Highland Park,
Delaware county, Pennsylvania, on
Friday. September 8, 1881. Funeral
services were held at the Oliver H..
Bair Building, 1920 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, at 230 p. m. on Tues
day. .Interment was made at Ar
lington cemetery, Philadelphia. He
was a son of the late John w. and
Eliza Hudson Adkins, of Milford,
and had resided in Philadelphia for
many years.
Milford chronicle., 1932-09-16
PERSONALS

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Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11

and fifty TO 375 degrees are good
temperatures for most butter
cakes.
An important point regarding
cake baking is the position of the
pan in the oven The loaf cake
should be placed III the center of
the oven SO that the distribution
of the heat may be even--top. bot.
tom and sides. Layer cakes. be.
cause they bake more quickly. are
less apt to rise uneyenly
Crisp cookies should be baked
in u hot oven Molasscs cookies.
which burn easily. require cool
oven of not more than $50 de.
sreeS.
Baking powder biscuits demand
an oven with increasing heat. They
should be put into all oven Of 375
degrees and the heat steadily in
creased TO $50. Although they
are made with the same leavening
agent that is used in cake. they
are a stift dough and because of
this and their thickness they re-
quire higher temperature.
Pastry. although it contains no
leaven. requires a hot oven and
thorough baking if it is to be
haky and digestible. Four hum
dred to $50 degrees should be the
oven temperature until the pastry
is baked. Then the heat is re.
duced 10 take care of the filing.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
GARDEN PARTY rs
EVENT OF TUESDAY

Among the delightful social
events scheduled for this week is
the garden party sponsored by st.
Pauls guild and which will take
place tomorrow evening, April u.
The affair Will take place at the
w. A. Scheniman home. 437 San
dalWood avenue. Bridge tables will
be set ND on the lawn where the
card game will be held. Attractive
prizes have been obtained for the
winners and at the end of the eve
ming, tempting refreshments will be
served by the guild members.
Guests may play either auction
or contract as they desire Reser-
vations should be made either with
Mrs. w. A. Tondro or Mrs. Harry
Horton. Every one who enjoys
bridge is cordially invited to be
present for this first garden party
of the season.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
Society
Clubs
FIRST DANCE ~
SERIES rs HIGHLY
POPULAR AFFAIR

More than IS couples attended q
most enjoyable dance at Veterans
Memorial hall Saturday night wher
the Veterans Housing committee
gave the first of a series Of lC
dances planned to defray expenses
of furnishing The building
Many features and special dances
enlivened the usual program and
refreshments were served during
the evening.
Cards were arranged for those
who did moi care TO dance. Few
persons, however. cared 10 leave the
dancing fer the cards
Members Of auxiliaries of local
eX-servce organizatiCnS officiated
as hoStesses and served the re-
freshments. Housing committee
members had charge Of all ar
rangemenls.
Another dance of this type will
be given al the hall next Satur-
day night, made possible throsgh
the generosity Of % El Centro bus
mess and professional men. They
pledged a small amount weekly to
insure the success Of the affairs
and in return receive free tickets
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
MRS. GRUWELL NEW
COUNTY president

Mrs. B. M. GruWcll was elected
president Of the Imperial County
Federation Of Women's clubs at
the annual convention which open
ed this morning at the Veterans
hall in CaleXico.
Other officers chosen were Mrs.
w. J. Bourgoin, yice-pre6ident; Mrs.
J. A. Bollmau Of Calipatria, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. r. Entire
kin of Calcxico, corresponding Sec
retary, Mrs. J. F. Warner Of Braw-
ley. treasurer, Mrs u. I. Miller of
Holtville, auditor, and Mrs. P. E.
Palmer, Brawley, parliamentarian.
The convention sessions we're re-
sumed this afternoon after lunch
con at the Hotel de ANA.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
BY SISTER MARY
NE.t Service Writer

L IjODERN inventions have made
- an exact science OF bak-
ias and there is little reason
fsr failure when Il delicate custard
( F.. 4 pan OF biscuits is to be bak-
cl. Every stove manufacturer re-
alizes the Importance of depend
able oven structure and builds his
range on scientific principles.
Most modern ovens have an
oreu regulator which automatical-
l. controls the flow of gas. oil or
electricity. Il is almost impossible
T. maintain ce%sistent results in
baking without the use OF an oven
thermometer of some sort. So. if
vour oven is not equipped with a
regulator. invest in an oven ther-
ometer. II will pay Tor itself
naa% times over.
y knowledge of the heat re-
qairementS demanded in the cook
ir2 OF each type OF food product
l.. OF course. essential.
Perhaps bread offers the most
d tieult problem Tor many women.
Bread is baked 10 check the growth
o. the yeast plant. to cook the
starch in the grain and to diffuso
the alcohol formed by the fermen-
tGtion. To accomplish all this, .
the baking must be very thorough. .
Intense heat is needed to check T.
effectively the growth of the yeast I
pant and long period of oven .
heat is required to cook thorough (
ly the starch and overcome fern /
eatation. Consequently. the hot" /
OXEN OF 400 degrees Fahrenheit is .
advised for the first ten minutes. /
TheR-gradual reduction of heat /,
uatil the thermometer registers
500 degrees for the remaining
baking period. If the oven is too
hot or over 400 degrees, crust
is formed before the heat can
reach the center of the loaf and
insufficient baking is the result.
Other yeast risen products such
n rolls and buns require a hot
oTen. and since they are small Il
temperature of 400 degrees may
be maintained throughout the
baking. = }
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
HOME ECONOMICS
TEACHERS MEET

Miss Ruth A. Talboy. district su-
pervlsor for home making educa-
ton. in connection with the bureau
of home making education, Sunday
led an aH-day conference Of Impe-
rial county home-Inaking teachers.
The conference was one Of a series
arranged by the state department
Of education in an effort to meet
and understand the needs OF the
state in connection with home-mak-
ing work.
Emphasis throughout the confer
pnce was placed on the Importance
Of proper course contest to make
the training received influential in
the lives Of the students, and the
contribution Of home making in
Gay and adult classes in helping to
adjust to the present economic sit
uation.
At the opening Of the conference
the following were in attendance.
Florence Taecker, Calipatria; May
Jenkics. Calexico; DorOtha Fitz-
patrick. CaIexico; Mildred B.
Holmes. Holtville: Martha A. Tan
ner. Holtville, Grace P. Williams
El Centro, and Lyla W Bailey,
BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
Social Brevities

Members Of the Ten Thousand
clubs Literature section are noti-
fled of the meeting tomorrow morn
ing, April IL, at 9:30 o'clock in the
club house tea room.
Twice Told tales section men,
bers will meet Tuesday, April u,
at 2:30 o'clock, with Mrs. Earle G..
Davis at the DC ranch. Mrs. Lee
Nuffer will give the program.
Boyce Aten unit of the American
Legion Auxiliary will meet at 8
o'clock tonight in the Veterans
Memorial hall. The regular month
ly business meeting will take place
and officers and chairmen are
asked to bring written reports.
Presbyterian guild members will
meet tomorrow at l o'clock in the
church when Mrs. w. J. Clements
and her circle will serve luncheon,
after which the business meeting
will take place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove
have as their house guests Mrs. C..
D. Kirkpatrick Of Iona Portal and
her son David.
The Misses Marjorie and Jean
Meyer. daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard P. Meyer, who have been
home on vacation from Pomona,
returned to college this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-04-11
Verdict Awaited
I'm Arson Case

While one jury today was con-
sidering the guilt or innocence OF
Enrique Terwogt, charged with ar
son. another in Judge A. C. Finney's
court WAS hearing evidence present.
ed by the state IN an effort to
prove that Noble Brewer failed TO
stop and render aid after his car
struck and injured Marie Salgado
January 81 on the San Diego high
Way.
Brewer also is charged in the
same complaint with driving while
under the influence of intoxicating
liquor His car struck that driven
by C. l.. Salgado. 3rewer disap-
Feared after the accident, and was
net arrested until next day.
Don Bitler is attorney for Brewer
with r. I. French representing the
district attorneys office
French also was prosecuting at
tcrney during trial of Terwogt, who
vas defended by Frank Birkhauser.
He was charged with burning an
airplane and hangar in Calipatria,
owned by w. J. Dayton.