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Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
REQ. CHAPTER ENDS YEAR WITH
MEETING HELD MONDAY AFTERNOON

Chapter CIV. P.E.O.. met YES
terday afternoon at the c. E. Sones
residence. 665 Wenslev avenue. for
called meeting at which conven-
ton reports were given and bus
iness for the year was completed.
Mrs. Joe &. King gave the chief
report Of the state convention held
last week in Long Beach, but she
was assisted in her account by Mrs.
F. w. Schiller. Mrs. c. E. Sones and
Mrs w. w. McEuen, all of whom
attended the convention.
The sessions we're held in the
Long Beach auditorium and were
attended by approximately 2O0O P
E. o. members from California.
Mrs. Matte Carleton was elected
president by an almost unanimous
vote. Mrs. Carleton is we'll known
to valley P.EO.s by reason of her
many visits in this city both as an
organizer and as president
Mrs. w. j. Clements of Chapter AV,
El Centgo, was head teller for the
convention.
Wednesday evening :ne conven-
ton banquet took place and among
the speakers were 1t. Gov. Frank
Merriam, Mrs. zorra knights, pres
idcnt of Supreme chapter; Mrs.
Winona Reeves, president of the P
E. o. Record, official national pub
lication.
Another ceremony of interest was
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24

from the Congressional Record"
One-third Of the Congressional
Record is taken up with this kind
of material. Practically all of it is
intended to be mailed later in
circular form Lobbyist organiza-
tions. individuals and various or
carnations find it an economical
way to circulate their views in an
official guise which is impressive
to the average person who has not
been told of the way the wires are
pulled in such little matters.
Last year members of congress
mailed out 33,4l3,032 free pieces of
mail. These weighed 4,385, ,007
pounds. Postage would have
amounted to S723,67l. This stu
penduous Niagara of circulars
would have filled 1858 average
sized working railway mail cars.
This is congressional mail and
does not include that of govern
ment departments and others. The
post office handled total OF
789 SCI. .165 free pieces of mail last
year. which normally would have
carried Sl1,575 ,837 in postage.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24

the impressive memorial services
held i'll the Long Beach Congrega-
tional church.
Following the business meeting
yesterday, the members entertained
their families at a delightful pic
mic supper on the lawn.
A particularly entertaining pro-
gram was given by the women
Mrs. S. L.. McCrory. dressed as the
school teacher. and the chapter
members dressed as children, held
school, engaging in spelling matches
and other contests with the audi
ence.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
R. M. Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
E. Brock, Warren and Donald
Brock; Mr., and Mrs. M. j. Dowd,
Munson, Helen and Neva Dowd;
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hatch, Howard,
Darrell and Mary Hatch; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. l.. House, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
f. King. John and Mary King;
Rev. and Mrs. w. E. Malan, Ethel,
Jean, Edward and Phyllis Malan;
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. McCrory, Mr..
and Mrs. w. W. McEuen. Mr.. and
Mrs. d. B Roberts, David Roberts,
MI and Mrs. Louis Slee, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. e. Sones Max and Georg-
ianna Sones; Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Cow, Miss Cow; Mr.. and Mrs. E.
w. Schiller, Donald and Stanley
Schiller.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
BY RAYMOND CLAPPER

United Press staff Correspondent
Copyright. 1882. BY United Press
WASHINGTON. March "a. -
Government expense are materially
boosted by the heavy tonnage OF
free mail sent out under congress
sional frank. Part of it is political
campaign literature. It goes out by
the trainload. Senators and con-
greSsmen loan their franks SC
that lobbyists and even candidates
for public office can circulate free
literature at government expense.
Before reporting some instruc-
tive statistics, a specific case will
explain the intricacies of this free
mailing racket, which has been
flourishing unchecked by the de-
preston alongside the family pay
roll racket, the fancy fishing and
dude ranch junkets which are
kindly paid for, down to fishing
licenses, mineral water" and soda,
cut Of the senate contingent fund
Claude Weaver, who served tive
years as Democratic congress-
man from Oklahoma and retired
in 1915 TO become postmaster at
Oklahoma City, is running for
congress again. He has mailed out
Of Oklahoma City copies of one of
his speeches under the frank OF
Sen. Carter Glass Dem) Virginia.
He has Just asked Glass to supply
him 10000 more franked envelopes
but the senator refused, he told
the United Press.
These speeches are printed in
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS
WITH MRS. CLEMENS

Monday Bridge club members
met yesterday afternoon with Mrs
Carl Clemens as hostess at her
home, 745 Olive avenue.
At the end Of the afternoons
game, Mrs. j. w. Hendry received
the prize for high score. Mrs. Glenn
Hipes that for second. and Mrs.
c. S. Thatcher that for third. Re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
Mrs. E. w. Harreu and Mrs. A.
Payne were guests of the club
Members present were Mesdames
r. H. McKibben. R. P. Moore, B. z.
Lemons, c. S. Thatcher. W A
Tondro. J. w. Hendry, Carl Glenn
ems, Dale Ramsey. Glenn A. Hipes.
Frank Richmond and w. y
Scheniman.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
Shots Exchanged
In Coal Strike

NEW PHILADELPHIA, o., May
"a. U.P1-A brisk battle, with ma
chine gun and rifle fire, broke out
between strike sympathizers and
guards early today at the Wolford
Coal company mine at Newport,
near here, and lasted nearly an
hour.
More than 200 shots were fired
but no one was reported injured.
The snipers Withdrew when Sheriff
Harry C. Smith arrived with
deputies.
Mine guards said the sniperS
opened fire with rifles and machine
guns without warning. The snipers
were entrenched on slope.
The mine has been operating on
an open shop basis for two weeks
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
4 1NERfCANIZATiON
CLASS HAS PARTY

Members of the Americanization
night school English class, in cele-
bration of the end of the school
year, were hosts to their husbands
and wives at a delightful dinner
Sunday evening in the East Side
Community club house
The club room was elaborately
decorated with vines and foliage
and places wesc set at flower
decked tables. A delicious dinner
contributed by the class members.
was served and included both
characteristic Mexican dishes and
the equally characteristic Ameri-
can turkey.
approximately 30 guests were
present with Mr.. and Mrs N. H.
Layne as honor guests.
Incidental music was enjoyed
during the evening and informal
discussion was held on plans for
next years study.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
PRETTY SHOWER
COMPLIMENTS
NRS. WILLINGHAH

Complmenting Mrs. Mortimer
Willingham. nee Hattie Horton
Mrs Paul jefferson Pace. Miss
Jean Morgan. and Miss Dorothy
Farnsworth we're hoStesSes last
night at a shower held at the Pace
home in Imperial.
An attractive color scheme of
amber and pink was carried out
in decorations and appointments
ana in the fayors, rice wrapped in
cellophane bags. The same colors
were carried cut in the refresh
mentS served at the end of the
evening
The party began with a card
game at which Mrs. Elton Chris
tan won the high score and Mrs
William Ohmstede, the second. A
brides kitchen bouquet was pre-
sented to Mrs Willingham.
Margaret Zinn, following ably in
her fathers footsteps, then auc-
toned off the presents brought
Tor the bride. Winnie Truden as
sisting her as clerk. Mrs. willing
ham received a number OF charm
ing and useful gifts as the clever
offered them for bids.
Guests included Mrs. Willing
ham. NIesdames E. J. Horton,
James H. Marshall, Nolan c.
Don Doyey, Massey J. Hor-
ton. John c. Smith. Florence Lier-
le. NJ. E. Ellis. Elton Christian,
Ohmstede. Joe Williams,
w. L. Bennington, Jr., Byron
Thurton. James Holcomb. Floss
Siegel, Guy Scott, the Misses Mad
elyn Horton, Margaret Gibson,
Helen Oakley. Helga Lund. Flor
snce Buzby. Helen Mcdonald. Gra-
Ia. Scott, Eva Horton, Winnie Tru-
iell. Margaret Zinn.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
To Broadcast Play By
Leroy RumSey Tonight

Leroy Rumsey, young El Centre
author, has written a one-act play
especially for broadcast which will
be heard over the air tonight at Q
o'clock from KPO, San Francisco,
under the auspices Of the National
Broadcasting company.
The play is a delightful comedy
of youth and love with an old
Southern plantation for its setting.
It was written approximately two
week ago and its intriguing title
is Ginger For George" Many Fl
Cenrans will De interested in tun-
ing in for this broadcast at 9 to-
night, May "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
;;:;:, 5;::: OF Interest to Women
Society
Clubs
MRS. NILLA HARRIS rs ELECTED
PRESIDENT or BOYCE ATEN UNIT

Mrs Niua Harris was elected
president of Bovce Aten unit Of the
American Legion Auxiliary at the
meeting held last night in the Vet
Grams hall.
Other officers elected were as
follows. Mrs. Fannie Kuhn. first
Vice-president; Mrs. Bernice Jobes.
second vice president; Mrs. Helen
Knights. secretary treasurer: Mrs.
Genevieve Kieffer. chaplain: Mrs.
katherine Thompson, sergeant-at-
arms; Mrs. Helen Davis. marshal:
Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong. musician.
Mrs Marcia Delp. historian. Mrs
Edith Cameron. Mrs. Edna Morri-
son. Mrs Hazel Sheelev. executive
board members.
County council delegates chosen
were Mrs. Nilla Harris. Mrs Fannie
Kuhn. Mrs Marcia Farrell. alter
mates. Mrs Minta Childs. Mrs Lula
Tackett Mrs. Maude Gies
Delegates to the department con-
venuon that were elected are. Mrs
Nilla Harris. Mrs. Laura Thaanum,
Mrs. Fannie Kuhn. Mrs. Edith
Cameron. Mrs. Mary McIntire: al
ternates, Mrs. Marcia Farrell, Mrs
Genevieve Kieffer. Mrs. Edna Nor
Tison, Ms. Marcia Delp.
It was announced that Mrs Hazel
Sheeley, member Of BOyce Aten
unit and twenty-second district
president, is candidate for the
fifth area presidency. At last
nights meeting the unit passed a
resolution endorsing Mrs. Shelley
for that office
Other business transacted includ-
ed plans for the Memorial day SER
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
Churches
Schools
FIRST OF KENA.R
PUPILS RECITALS
HELD LAST NIGHT

First of the two piano recitals
to be presented by students of Oria
Kenah took place last night in the
Ten Thousand club and set high
standard TO be maintained by that
to be held tonight
Last night a group of the high
school students were heard in an
excellent program which reflected
credit both upon themselves and
upon their instructor.
Masako Yukawa. who is so faV-
orably known to valley audiences.
was possibly the most outstanding
as we'll as the most advanced stu
dent in the recital last night al
though each one gave a finished
performance.
The program opened with a two
piano number played by Elizabeth
Meyer, Loris Mcconnell Agnes
Pennington and Lillian Hall. In
addition to solo numbers by those
four, solos were presented by Mary
Ellen Greed. Jane Anderson, Mas
ako Yukawa, and Lois Naito.
Four 'Wo piano numbers COM
pleted the program, played by Jane
Anderson and MaSako Yukawa.
The program itself was suffici-
emily varied to be of great interest
both the classic and the
modern schools in the composers
whose works were represented.
The auditorium was filled to ca
pacity by an enthusiastic audience
of friends and relatives
Of the performers.
Tonight at 8 O'Clock in the Ten
club house. Mrs. Kenah
will present her students of gram
mar school age. everyone interest
ed is extended a cordial invitation
to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
FREE POSTAGE RACKET EXPOSED
BY UNITED PRESS CORRESPONDENT

a form initiating the Congressional
Record and bear at the top Of the
line in black type: Not Printed
at Government Expense" That is
true. Weaver can get all he wants
OF them at the government print
ing office for $3.50 a thousand
copies.
The government will throw in
free strong manila envelopes or
which the former congressman
name is printed in large black type
The government will fold the
speeches, insert them in the enve-
lopes. seal the envelopes, pack them
in mail bags and deliver them TO
Weaver's office in Oklahoma City
free Of charge There Weaver can
address the envelopes and dump
them in the mail and they will be
delivered free TO prospective voters.
Are Old Friends
Weaver is an old friend of mine. 80
Glass told the United Press. We
served in the house many years
ago. He asked me if ] would per-
init him to use my frank to mail
out a non-political address and l
accommodated him"
The speech was one Weaver dc
liVered at Valley Forge, Pa. last
year entitled, The Commonwealth
of Oklahoma: A Heritage of
Liberty" He spoke as a substitute
for Goy William H. (Alfalfa BilD
Murray Senator Gore later in
serted the speech into the Con-
gressional Record which entitled
it to be mailed free as an excerpt
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24

vices when the unit viii decorate the
graves of veterans. Anyone having
flowers to donate for this purpose
is asked to have them at the Mem
orial hall by s o'clock Monday
morning. MAY 30
The unit Will hold & cooked food
sale on Saturday. June 4. and any
one wishing TO donate food for this
sale. whether a unit member or not.
lis encouraged 10 co so. Any one
wishing to order some special ar
ticle of food may do so and it will
be prepared for her.
II was announced that the annual
poppy sale Will take place on Fri
DAY and Saturday of this week.
May - and 28 These popples are
mace by disabled. non-compensatcd
veterans and three cents Is paid
them fer each flower ANY money
maGo over and above this sum Will
be spent i'm child welfare work I'm
Imperial Valley. Two radio pro-
grams Will be given by the unit on
Wednesday and Thursday nights Of
this week at .. m. over KXO.
An emergency mobilization call
similar TO that held last year Will
be conducted some time between
MAY - and June -. All mem
bers over p years Of age are asked
TO answer the call and to register !
at the Veterans hall
Mrs. Hazel Sheeley asked that all
those having CID yarn Of any sort.
sweaters. socEs. etc, send il in to
the occupauonaI therapv shop at .
he naval hospital in San Diego. +
The last meeting for the year will F
be held on June I3 at the usual
time in the Veterans hau. :
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
BAKER STUDENTS
TO GIVE RECITAL

Mrs. Hazel Baker teacher Of
piano, will present her students in
recital tomorrow evening, May 25,
at 7:45 O'Clock in the Ten Thousand
club house.
Piano solos will constitute the
entire program with the exception
OF one piano duet. Through the
courtesy Of Woods Blesy, a dane
ing group will be presented as q
feature of the program
Friends and relatives of the
young students are invited to be
present as well as all those inter
ested in hearing the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
Youth Killed By
UnIOaded' Gun

PHOENIX, Ariz., May "a U.Pi-
Phillip r. Merritt, 2l, a recent ar
rival here from Los Angeles, was
killed last night, the victim Of an
"unlcaded gun"
Police said the gun was dis
charged while in the hands OF
Henry Rosenbloom, II, and quoted
Rosenbloom as saying: Il didn't
dream the gun was loaded I like
the fellow An inquest was or
dered
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
Barbara Worth Golf
Club Plans Benefit

June 8 is the date set for an
evening bridge party to be given
at the Barbara Worth Country club
under auspices Of the women's
auxiliary.
The evening viii follow the usual
procedure OF similar affairs held
at the club and GU members and
friends are asked TO keep the date
in mind. Announcement will be
made later through The Press in
regard to detailed plans for ths
affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24
Informal Dance One
Of Weekend EreRtS

One Of The delightful events Of
the weekend was the dance given
by Miss Gerda Gravengaard and
Miss Irene Mccoy at the w. A
Tondro home, SIS Wensley avenue.
Dancing was the chief diversion
for the evening ard at midnight
refreshments were served 10 MI
and Mrs. Kendall 3. Perkins, Miss
Edith Eicke. Miss Winifred Wood
ward. Miss Mccoy. Miss Craven
gard. BIZ Anderson, Jack Polzine,
Irwin Roberts and Brown Kend-
rick.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-24

O. K. AMERICA EY
TUNE IN ON Lucky FN
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-10
By Florence La Gankc

The young people who belonged to the Assembly club were plan ming a combination Leap Year and Valentine party. The girls decided 1t should be masquerade, in their invitations they used an old English wording which said in part-"Whereas it hath nowe be- come a part of the common lave in regard to social relations of life that as often as Leape Yeare doth return, the ladyes have the priv ilege during the time 1t continueth of making love either by wordes or by lookes, as to them 1t seemeth proper; and moreover no man will be entitled to benefit of clergie who doth in anywise treat a pro- posal with slight or contumely
 The guests were asked to appear in powder and patches. wigs, crin- olines or satins. When every one had arrived the guests were blind folded. The ladyes were given paper hearts and told to address proposal to any man they came across. As they proposed they were to tender q heart. If the man accepted he took the heart but if he refused he passed nit ten-previously given to him on arrival - to the girl whose pro- DOsa1 he spurned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-10
RICH MANS FOLLY AND ONE ROMANTIC NIGHT
 AT NEW GARDEN

"Rich Mans Folly" which will be the feature at the New Garden theater today and tomorrow. has a cast of great strength and popu- larity. George Bancroft. the famous star of the picture, has one of the strongest character roles he has ever undertaken.
 Bancroft acts the part of a big shipbuilder. man of large affairs in the business world, dominat- ing personality. Just to portray such Q type Is "easy stuff" for Ban croft, but the part calls for much more. He has to portray not only @ type, but impersonate q charac- ter---a domineering. hard-fisted, ambition mad man who has stifed all love and friendly feeling. This calls for the highest dramatic tech nique and vigor.
 The supporting cast is excellent; comprising Frances Dee as Anne" Robert Ames as "Warren," Juliette Compton as Paula" little David Durand as the idealistic younger "Trumbull," and Gilbert Emery as "Kincaid." George McFarlane. Dorothy Peterson, Harry Allen, Guy oliver, Dawn O'Day and Will liam Arnold also have name roles.
 Not since the memorable days of ten years or more ago, when an all-star cast was that and noth- ing less, has more distinguished group of players appeared with a star than the one which now sup ports Lillian Gish in United Artists all dialogue picture, "One Roman tic Night" is the co-feature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-10
'esT9SSY 9Sn suE.
ByMaroery HsLe

Like a frightened Ryspy Ruth went on the stage. She drew back little. She advanced slowly. Not because she wanted to. because her legs refused to gather any speed. She knew dlmly that the orchestra leader had slowed up. He was making his music suit her actions. Nice of him, she supposed. But he needn't do that. If she failed now, she failed forever. This was so much more than just a featured act on a vaudeville bill. It was her declaration of independence. She had to succeed.
 And suddenly she forgot every thing. She threw herself into the swing of the music. Now it was coming faster, and faster, and fast CT. She was thinking of her inJus- tices and because she was she could go barbaric. She knew that the theater was very quiet. And the music was Hitting now, like a brook that danced through a dusky forest. And in the lure of the music she was lonely. Lost Frightened. When the dance end- ed she was spent and white. She left the stage as tho ap- plause came. She heard it echo- ing from behind scenes. Go back! Bow! You put it over!" Dale Courtney was tell ing her.
 T can'tv' Her voice was just Q whisper.
 Of course you can" He took her arm and pulled her to the en- trance.
 She went on, smiled, bowed, and bowed again.
 Then she came back to be pushed out the third time. After that she ran to her dress ing room.
 You knocked them for 0 goal. You're grand" Courtney told her, following her. Everyone is go- ing to want to know who you are and where you came from" But you won't tell them" sho pleaded.
 You can bet your independence won't. The mystery gag is as old as the first apple orchard, but it still works. Gets 'em every time. I'm glad you wouldn't go on as yourself" Ruth's color had come back. Her eyes were shining. Her hair was tumbled. She dressed quick 1y after Courtney had gone. She put on the rose dress and hat that she had bought few days before for the dinner engagement with Sue and Jack and Hal Pritchard. She had forgotten about Pritchard. Now she wondered If he had left town and If he had seen Sally again.
 She went downstairs and she found everything much more de- serted back stage. The feature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-10
GLoRIFYINe
 YOURSELE
e5I35z6Y MA l!2i|.f Ik|Z.
BY AIicia EIsrt

Have you noticed tha. 1t is smart now to be q little more formal in
 the way you carry yourseif7
 Don't lounge. 1t just isn't done.
 except in privacy now. don't
 mean that you have to sit up like
 a West Pointer all the time and
 develope a frfgid outlook on iifes But you should develop an easy
 yet a dignified manner of sitting down. It is curious. but the way q woman sits often reveals her so~ cial caste. For instance, ft fs dis tinctly "peasant" to sit with your
 feet toed in, one slightly on top Of the other. Likewise 1t is unbeau- tiful to catch your toes around tho legs of your chairs, and don't get the idea that it Is merely being nonchalant and makes you seem young.
 Sitting with your knees lolling
 and your feet turned over actually
 betrays a great strain on your part
 to look comfortable" and at
 home. Crossing your knees exag-
 geratedly now is what might be
 called "old-fashioned." Certainly it is just little too difiicult . pose ANT IHi6 bPEthb. The woman who sits easily and
 gracefully. 50 that you don't par- ticularly notice her feet and legsS
 has the right idea this spring. { She is poised lightly on her
 chair, won't have to make . ter-R
 rife effort to get up, and gives tho impression of being perfectly at home, no matter how exclusive or grand the place is.
 She is the woman who never
 slouches or settled down, as if life
 is just too much for her. She gives the impression that she is alert, interested, ready to hop or for . dance tea here or a midnight show there. She is an asset, rather than
 a liability to social function. Most of all she carries her hands
 and arms easily. too. She doesn't
 have to smoke all the time for fear
 she will have nothing to do with her hands. She has learned just,
 to let them fall idly and easily into
 her lap or along the chairs arm.
 She knows that boise Is e requisite this spring to charm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-10

was on. The people who had fin- ished their acts were through for the night. She was glad that she was only dancing once tonight. The rest of the week she had to appear twice. With both evening shows. She had pleaded until Courtney had let her have just ono audience to face on the first night.
 She slipped into seat near the back of the theater but her eyes didn't watch the drama on the screen. She was thinking about herself.
 Who was the girl in that dance?" she heard someone ask. "Td like to know her."
 She's got something that makes her stand out. Funny we've never heard of her." the voice of 0 man answered. Lets find her"
 Cant, the first voice, also masculine, replied. Not until this picture is over. Then Court ney will tell if we coax hard enough. Anyway, we can follow her."
 Ruth suddenly changed her seat.
 NEXT -- Sue is upset. Copyright 1892, NEA Service, Incl