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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Oetoher 10. 1917

Five hundred dollars worth of
Liberty bonds were purchased by
the Ell Centro Elks lodge last night.
This makes a total of $1,000 worth
of Liberty bonds bought by the
lodge.
N. j. Davenport, county farm
labor agent, returned to the valley
yesterday with a carload of Mex
lean imported labor. Securing OF
further Mexican labor will neces-
state going far into the interior OF
Mexico. The transportation of the
men was provided by valley indiy-
iduals.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19
Looking Backward
Fhat the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
na4nhar 10 1912

A train load of cattle arrived
from Arizona this morning. The
train contained % cars and
brought 1000 cattle to be fattened
near Brawley, Heber and Ell Cen
tro.
Ground was broken this morning
for the new building to be erected
en- Main street by w. T. Bill just
east of the Blackington building.
The building has been leased for
five years by F. S. Wing for his
furniture store.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19
TEN YEARS AGO
October 10. 1922

New arrangements for the care
of Imperial county's INDECENT child
len will be made in accordance
with a resolution passed yesterday
by the supervisors, providing that
the county pay for the mainten-
ance of the children instead of
having them depend upon popular
subscription A children's home is
to be rented in San Diego.
Warrants representing over $780,
600 were signed by the county
school superintendent to cover
school expenses the past month.
The amount included teachers
salaries. This coming month the
claims will amount to approx
.nately $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19

The Tulare county fair cleared
about $4,000 above expenses.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19

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Imperial Valley press., 1932-10-19

Just a breath from the dear, dead
past-"Actress Injured By Bicyclist".
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
First Presbyterian

At the II o'clock morning wor-
ship hour the pastor will deliver an
other Easter message entitled
Salvation Today. Mrs. Edgar j.
Hargrave will play as prelude,
Sous Bois' (Staub); offertaory.
ITO the Rising Sun" (Torjussen) !;
poStlude, ITO the Spring" (Torjus-
sem. The choir will render the
anthem, Praise the Lord, o, My
Soul" (Watson.
The church school will meet at
GAS. superintendent, Edward Law.
The young peoples group, under
the direction of Charles McCalmon,
will continue the interesting study
of some fundamental terms in re-
ligion.
The high school group meets
regularly at 6 o'clock. The presi-
dent, Miss Ethel Pearl Cross, to-
gether with their advisor, Mrs. John
S. A. Gum, has planned an unus-
ual surprise for the next meeting,
details of which will be announced
at Sunday school. Be sure to keep
Sunday afternoon from TO in
reserve.
If any one period of the year
should be set aside for an especial
deepening of the spiritual life, sure
ly it is the Easter season. It is
urged that all members of the con-
gregation will be present Sunday
morning.
Strangers are cordially welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
PROJECT LEADERS
TAKE UP STUDY
OF FISH COOKERY

Value of fish in the diet and the
preparation of various fish dishes
were the subjects discussed at the
project leaders training meeting
held yesterday morning in the high
school by Miss Hilda Faust, state
nutrition specialist.
Over a dozen different kinds of
fish were prepared. some of which
were fresh fish, and others, smoked
and salted varieties. Attractive
ways of serving left over fish were
also demonstrated. Miss Faust ex-
pressed herself as being pleasant
ly surprised over the large variety
of fresh fish available in local
markets.
New studies in regard to the value
of fish in the diet were discussed
such as the large amounts of Wit
amins A and D, which are found
in fish. 1t was pointed out that
the oil in tuna has a higher vitamin
content than that OF cod liver oil
This information and these
methods of fish cookery will be
carried back to the centerS by the
project leaders.
Tuesday, March 8. Magnolia Null
berry will meet in the Magnolia
church; Wednesday, March g.,
Spruce e-Westmorland will meet with
Mrs Charles Howard; Thursday
March 10, McCabe-Eucalyptus will
meet with Mrs. M Anderson.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Y. W. &. A. DRIVE
MAKES PROGRESS

Annual Y. w. C. A. finance cam
paign which opened this week has
been progressing and $500 of Ell
Centro's quota of S1700 has been
collected.
Some of this money has been
contributed by the girls themselves
and the rest has been contributed
by local citizens.
Two teams have been canvassing
the city, one headed by Mrs. A. c..
Finney and the other by Mrs. c..
G. jenkins. The former has COL
lected S390.17 and the latter, S410.O1.
Approximately one third of the
prospective contributors have not
been interviewed as yet.
Mrs. Finney'S team is composed
OF Mesdames N. A. Contos, j. w.
Cook, C. E. SoneS, j. D. Foss, R. B.
WhitelaW, j. w. Donohue, j. S.
Cameron; j. L. House, P. Z. Ryer-
son.
Those on Mrs. jenkins team are
Mesdames r. H. MadduX, j. L.
Bush, Dwight Smith, H. G. Jones,
M. j. DoWd, E. S. Surface, A. A.
Moline. Dorsey Whitelaw and A.
B. Hanson.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
First Baptist

Bible school. $50 a. IN. A. A.
Moody, superintendent. Glasses for
all ages.
Mems Bible class, 9:45 a. m.
Carl c. Harwood, teacher. Hotel
Barbara Worth.
Morning sermon, ii o'clock. SUBJ
ject: Seven Daily Things for the
Christian"
B.YPU., $50 p. m. All young
folk invited.
Evening gospel sermon, 7:3o
p. m. Subject: Seek the Lord
While He May Be Found"
Monday night Bible class. 7:30
p. m. "Dispensational Divisions. !"
Wednesday, 1880 p. M, personal
workers training class.
Wednesday, 8 p. m, prayer
service.
Thursday, . p. m, ladies Mis-
sion circle.
Friday, 7:30 p. m, choir practice.
Every Christian parent should
feel the responsibility of bringing
their child to Bible school that 1t
may know the things of eternity.
The children at the First Baptist
church are always welcome to all
the services. We desire that all
who will, should stay for the morn
ing preaching service and all the
children are welcome at the eve
ming services.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
State Street Christian

Jacobs Ladder" is the special
sermon of H. o. Langston, minister
from Holtville who will occupy the
pulpit at the 10:45 hour in an ex-
change with V. E. Butterworth, who
will likewise occupy the Holtville
pulpit at the morning hour.
In the evening Mr. Butterworth
will conduct an eyangelistic service
beginning at 7:30. In addition to
the sermon on Believing Is Sec
ing" a special discussion will be
made on the question, What Pro-
phetic Significance Does the Lind
bergh Baby Case Have?"
The Bible school meets at $50.
directed by Oliver Lingo. A new
large Junior G. E. society, directed
by Mrs. E. L. Bennett, will meet at
$50. The Youth Society meets at
6:30 also. Seekers after Bible
teaching are cordially welcomed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
HEALTH PROGRAM
PRESENTED FOR
MOTHERS CLUB

Radio health play, given by IA
children of the Harding ga class,
vas a feature of the interesting
program given for yesterdays meet
ng Of the Harding Mothers club
which was held in the school kim
iergarten room.
Gloria Mack told an intriguing
health story, The Chicken Who
stayed Up Late, Miss Frances Ost-
berg, Of the county health depart
nent, gave an excellent and in
5tructive talk on posture, Cecil
Cross assisting n the demonstra-
ion. The effect of posture on var
Gus diseases was told and practi-
eal points on posture improvement
.oved of interest to the members.
At the business meeting the re-
port of the tree planting commit
tee was given. The club and the
children OF Harding school have
planted 26 trees of different varie-
ties on the school grounds.
1t was also reported that those
children having milk during the
school day had made a nice gain
in weight. Forty-four children are
given free milk each day and the
club has been assisted by friends
in securing funds for this work
The milk fund is somewhat low at
present and any additional contri-
buttons will be appreciated.
Mrs. S. L. McCrory, school prin-
cipal, announced the mental hy-
giene clinic meeting which is to
take place next week.
At the next meeting of the club
officers will be elected.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
MARRIAGE OF
Mss SUE POPE
rs ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Pope of this
city announce the marriage of
their daughter, Lulu Sue. to Mr.
James Frederick Buehner on
Tuesday, March l. at ? o'clock in
the Lutheran church, Hollywood
Reverend May officiating.
The bride wore a hat and gown
of Olympic blue Canton crepe, all
accessories being in beige. Her
lovely corSage was of cream roses
and lilies Of the valley. Mrs.
George Forster, sister of the bride.
was her attendant, and wore a
gold colored Canton crepe frock
with accessories of black and
green, while her corSage was of
violets and gardenias.
Henry Buehner, of El Centro,
brother of the groom, acted as best
nan
Tho wedding was a quiet affair
the only guests being members of
the two families and a few inti-
mate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buehner left i'm
mediately for Yosemite for a brief
honeymoon. They expect to be
IT home March in Oakland,
Calf. where Mr.. Buehner is in
business.
Mrs Puehner is a graduate of
Central Union high school. an
attended Mills college foIj two
years, continuing her education at
UCL.A. She is a senior and mem
Der of the Kappa Delta sorority
She will complete her course at the
of California, Berkeley.
The groom is a graduate of the
o.. hibh school, and
also of Ohio STATE university. He
is member of Phi Delta Chi fra
ternity and grand consul of Phi
Chi fraternity.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Temple of Messiah

Inauguration OF a new church
in Ell Centro will take place Sum
day evening at 7:30 o'clock in the
California hotel banquet room
when the opening services of the
Temple Of Messiah (SpirituaD will
take place.
Sidney H. Rocks of Manchester,
Eng, who is known from coast to
coast and who has spoken in many
parts of the world, will give the
lecture. This lecture will offer the
answer to that important question,
The End of the World, When?'
which will be explained convinc-
ingly. Spiritual messages will also
be given.
Mrs. M. H. Sommerville of Vir-
ginia, also nationally known, will
assist.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Methodist Episcopal

Church school 9:45 a. m. Paul
Thornton, superintendent.
Morning worship, IL o'clock.
Sermon by the pastor. Subject
Partners in the Firm"
Mrs. King at the piano will play
the following numbers: Prelude
Spring Song" (MendelsSohn) Of
fertcry, "Dreamland Seas" (Huer-
teri; postlude, Coronation March
CMeyerbeer).
The choir, under the leadership
of James Childs, who has taken
over the position of director, will
sing the anthem by Marks, THE
Day Is Past and Over"
Epworth League. 6:30 p. m. Will
liam Dubois, leader.
Evening worship, 7:30 o'clock
From now until Easter, the pastor
will lead the congregation in q
series of studies on the general
them of Christ and His Friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05

cient and effective. The whole
production went Of without any
delay The cast were so well trained
and had learned their parts SO well
that very little prompting or direc-
ton was needed backstage Most
outstanding in the cast was Ahleen
Crandall. the feminine lead. who
sang all her songs unusually well.
Robert Chestnut carried his leading
singing roles smoothly and beautI-
fully.
Another outstanding figure was
the comic character of Mrs.
Scroggs. Abijah ScroggS better
half, played by Rebecca McNally.
Warren Woody was good in the
part of Reuben McSpavin, the vii
laCe constable's son. The character
ac the VILLAGE constable was c,everlE
r'ayed by Lee zinn.
The chorus. made up Of the re-
l-a.uder Of the members OF tt
rs ana boys glee clubs lnclud
Mary Bennett. Norma Benton. Viz
mia Burke. Lucille Coulter, Ethel
DaUenberg. Marguerite Faweett-
Marguerite Forester, Este,la Gray.
Pauline athee. -anC "a artzc
G-. HEueaes. Carbsra Hurst.
PHYLLIS Malone. Gladys Taylor
Eunice Mccullough, Eyaly. NJ Il
Lillian ShaWley. Rita Sinabough.
Mae Thomas, Georgiana Sones,
Kathleen Spencer, Pollyana Stone,
Mary Hart. Elizabeth Surface,
Minnie Trammel, A. B. Britton,
Bill Ferguson, Harold Lindsay.
BObbie Mack, Fred Nebel-Thau,
Temple Robinson, Leroy Sinsa-
baugh. Richard Swink,
Accompanies were Masako Yu-
kawa and James Fisher.
Several interesting instrumental
and orchestra numbers were
Dlayed before and during the pro-
duction.
The second performance will be
given tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
TICKETS NOW
on SALE FOR
CLEVER DRAMA

The opening few days of ticket
sale for the WomanS Ten Ihou-
sand club play indicate great in
terest in the production OF one
of the Family, March 10 ana II at
the Wilson school auditorium.
The smart society drama is be-
ing rehearsed under the direction
of Miss Gretta Gould and the cleV-
er corps of amateur actors are be-
ginning to put the final touches
on what bids fair to be memor-
able performance.
Details for the production are
being carefully carried out and
good looking set is almost ready
to be set up for the final rehearsals.
Artistic appointments are in charge
of Mrs. Maurice Fox who has made
or secured from various sources a
group of pictures that are amazingly
like the old family portraits which
are called for in the action of the
play. She is planning some inter-
esting decorations for the modern
flat which is the scene of the Sec
ond and third acts.
Lighting, which is always prob
lem for amateur theatricals, will be
in charge of Stillman Badger, whose
extensive professional experience
back stage will give the production
the advantage Of adequate illumi-
nation.
A handsome souvenier program
for the occasion is already in the
hands of the printers, the work of
Mrs. Fred Cross, who is also lead
ing lady of the play.
Tickets may be purchased at the
Sterling Securities company, $40
Main street, and at the Valley drug,
Clements drug store, and from any
Girl Reserve.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
BIRTHDAY PARTY
AT QUfR0S HONE

Mrs. Martin Quiros, 1915 State
street, gave a birthday party re-
Gently for her little daughter, Alicia.
Many games were enjoyed by the
youngsters but the chief event Of
the afternoon came when each
child, hlindfolded. was given an OPP
poItunity to break an ola sus-
pended over the driveway. When
the ola was broken, a shower CT
peanuts and candy delighted the
children.
A birthday cake with seven tiny
pink candles, ice cream and candy
were the refreshments served by
the hostess who was assisted by
Mrs. Ernest Susman.
The small guests included Dor
othy Ann and Frank Hudson Mitch
ell, Rosemary Rice, Suzanne Per-
kins, Marilyn, Virginia Lou and
Bobby Harmon, Wanda Mae and
Ralph Brown, Jimmy Chiffon, AMI
Ia Norris, Jessie Wilson, Barbara
Jean Measures, Billy Susnan, Joan
Mann and Alicia Quiros.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Churches
Schools
Social Brevities

Mrs. Leroy Holt and Mrs. j. d.
Huston will be hoStesses to Chapter
AV. P. E. o. Monday, March 7. at
l o'clock at the Barbara Worth no.
tel. Election of officers is the
chief business scheduled for the
afternoon.
Election of officers will take place
at the meeting of the Presbyterian
guild called for Tuesday, March 8,
at the church. Beginning at 10 4.
m, the morning will be devoted to
sewing. Luncheon will be served at
l o'clock by Mrs. Howard P. Meyer
and Mrs. Forrest E. KutZ.
Members of the local w. C. T. u.
met Yesterday with Mrs. j. P. Nuf-
fer. 572 Olive avenue. Reports were
given and Mrs. Boran of the Saliva
ton Army gave an interesting ae-
count OF her work.
Present Day club members will
meet at the Barbara Worth coun-
try club at o'clock tonight where
they will be dinner guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Ross T. HickcoX.
Mrs. Maysie Medqueaux OF Los
Angeles is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Aida Graham, OF Seeley. The
latter has recently returned from
two-months trip in northern Cali
fornia.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Christian Science

Man is the subject of the les
son-sermon on Sunday in all
branches of The Mother Church,
The First Church of Christ, Sci
enlist, in Boston, Mass.
Among the Scriptural citations in
the lesson-sermon are these verses
from jeremiah: THUS saith the
lord; Cursed be the man that
trusteth in man, and maketh flesh
his arm, and whose heart depart
eth from the Lord. For he shall be
like the heath in the desert, and
shall not see when good cometh;
but shall inhabit the parched places
in the wilderness, in salt land and
not inhabited. Blessed is the man
that trusteth in the Lord, and
whose hope the Lord is. For he
shall be as a tree planted by the
waters, and that spreadeth out her
roots by the river, and shall not
see when heat cometh, but her leaf
shall be green; and shall not be
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
LECTURE YESTERDAY
AT WOMEN'S CLUB

Late Developments in the Sci
ence of Vibration and Its Bearing
Upon the Creation and Mainten-
ance of Life" was the title of the
interesting lecture given yesterday
by DR.. H. w. Taylor, noted scien-
tist, traveller and physician.
The lecture was held in the Ten
Thousand club and was compli-
mentary to the women of the city.
At its conclusion, tea was served
by the members of Boyce Aten unit
OF the American Legion Auxiliary.
Tea tables were decorated with
bowls of sweet peas in pastel
shades, these same flowers being
used in the club house decorations.
Last night Dr. Taylor lectured on
the same subject at the Hotel de
ANA, CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
] OF Interest to Women
Society
Clubs
HIGH SCHOOL OPERETTA rs
DELIGHTFUL PRODUCTION

With background of effective
garden scenes lit by colorful Japa-
nese lanterns, the high school
operetta, The Sunbonnet Girl"
was produced with great success
last night in the high school audi
torium.
The clever dances which were
a part of the action were a special
feature. Lorena Cass was particu-
larly winning as the Calico girl.
Another solo dance was gracefully
cone by Frances Allen. The chorus
of dancers, trained by Mrs. Eve
lena Moore, did some effective
work, while the dance of the two
leads, Bob Chestnut and Ahleen
Grandall, featured the action OF
Ihe second act.
Everyone in the cas- was eff
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
st. Paul's Episcopal

Services tomorrow at st. Poul's
Episcopal church, the Rev. Charles
Bailey, vicar, will be those for the
fourth Sunday in Lent.
Church school will be at 10 a. m.
and Holy Eucharist and sermon at
IL a. m.
On Wednesday morning, March
9, at $3.50 a. m, Holy Eucharist
will be celebrated.
Litany and confirmation instruc-
tion will be given at p. m. on
Friday, March II.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Orchestra Rehearsal
Is Called For MOnddy

Mrs. Marie jenkins, director Of
the Fox Leaders club orchestra asks
that every member be present for
the meeting to be held Monday
afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the the
atre.
In the near future the orchestra
will give a concert and it is neces-
sary for all members to be at the
rehearsal Monday, March 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
Four Square Gospel

Rev. Anna L. Benton, pastor OF
the Foursquare Gospel church, an
nounces that Rev. and Mrs. Fred
Day and their daughter, with Rev.
Howard Alder will conduct services
Sunday at the local church.
The visiting evangelists will hold
their usual song service and
Scripture lessons. A particularly
inspiring message will be given
Sunday and Reverend Benton
urges everyone to be present.
Reverend Benton plans to take 4
much needed vacation for the next
few weeks and while she is gone,
these evangelistS will conduct
services at the church.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
PARTICIPATED IN
ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Miss Thelma Jenkins has re-
turned from Santa Barbara where
she took part in the concert given
by the Southern California ALL
College Symphony orchestra, which
is composed of the leading student
musicians from the colleges of
Southern California.
In the try-outs for first violin,
Miss Jenkins received fifth place
out Of the So contestants.
Miss jenkins is a student of
Marie Reitz jenkins of this city
and also of Central Junior college.
Miss Lucille Krause, music instruc-
tor of Central, recommended Miss
Jenkins for a place in the or
chestra.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
MRS. X. WHITELAW
HOSTESS TO CLUB

Mrs. r. B. Whitelaw, 451 Sandal
wood drive, was hostess to her
bridge club at a prettily appointed
luncheon yesterday.
Covers were laid for Mesdames
r. D. McPherrin, Howard P.
Meyer, Henry L. Loud, Allen P.
Nuffer, Clarence E. Conant, James
w. Glassford, Dorsey Whitelaw and
the hostess.
The afternoon was spent in con-
tract, high scores being won by
Mrs. Loud and Mrs. r. B.
Whltelaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
PRODUCE BALL At
HOTEL TONIGHT

Preparations for the annual pro-
duce ball kept the staff of the
Barbara Worth hotel busy this
morning, as furniture was being
moved from the lobby to make way
for the dance tonight.
The hotel has sent out invita-
tions to all the produce peaple Of
the valley to be guests at the party
tonight. Dancing will be held in
the lobby, beginning at $50 o'clock.
At 1870 O'Clock a buffet supper
will be served in the small dining
room.
Celebrating the conclusions OF
the lettuce season this produce
ball is always an interesting event
attended by residents from every
section of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
CONTRACT BRIDGE
LESSONS RESUMED

Mrs. Charles P. Delp announces
that she has resumed her lessons
in contract bridge, the Culbertson
system, and will give lessons either
N the morning or afternoon ac-
cording to the desires of her stu
dents.
Mrs. Delp will conduct the les
sons either at her home or the
homes of her students, which ever
arrangement is best suited to their
convenience.
Those interested in taking les
sons are asked to call Mrs. Delp,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05

lures, by Mary Baker Eddy, states:
I'm Science man is the offspring of
Spirit Spirit is his primitive
and ultimate source OF being; God
is his Father, and Life is the law
of his being"
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05

careful in the year of drought,
neither shall cease from yielding
fruit"
A correlative selection from the
Christian Science textbook, Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05

534-W, for further details in re-
gard to hours and terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05

In the 10 best cows and 10 best
heifers in Imperial county for
January, o. B. Johnson had four
winners and H. G. Farnsworth
five winners.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-05
ADVENTIST

"The Gift of Tongues, True or
Counterfeit" is the title of the
radio talk to be given over KXO
Sunday evening, March 6, 6:30-7,
under auspices of the Seventh Day
Adventist church.
Due to the fact that the pastor
will be out of town, the usual i
o'clock Sunday service at the
church will not take place this
week.