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Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
BRIEF NEWS FROM MELOLAND

the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ward
McGrew.
L. G. Gear, who was formerly
superintendent of the state exper-
:ment farm here, and who is now
with the department of agronomy
at Davis. was a recent visitor in
he neighborhood. spending from
Friday to Tuesday in the valley
combating business and pleasure.
Beverly Meyer gave a birthday
party one day this week at the
sehoo. house, having as her guests
the pupils in her room, and her
teacher, Miss Lucille Wells. After
short program of games and
stories. ice cream and cake were
iserved, much 20 the delight of the
small guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Mcbride,
Maxine Mcbride, Richard Mcbride,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Roberts,
and two daughters, Rubylee and
Allene, went to Painted Gorge sun
cay. where they enjoyed picnic
lunch together.
Genevieve Moody, Bill Moody,
and Kenneth Claypool enjoyed
Sunday dinner at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Forsberg and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Conner, and
Two small children, of Southgate,
spent the weekend at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Richards.
Mrs. Conner is 4 sister of Mrs.
Richards. and will be remembered
as Violet Withrow, who formerly
lived here. The Conner family was
among those which experienced the
earthquakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. johnson and
Mrs. Mae Hauke of El Centre, and
Mrs. Conner Caudle of Calexico,
were all day guests recently at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Gallo
%ay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Breedlove and
family, from Los Angeles, spent the
Weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Mike
0rdonez. Mrs. Breedlove and Mrs.
Ordonez are sisters.
Official play day was observed
last Friday Afternoon at the Melo-
land school, when the children of
Acacia school came to Meloland to
enjoy folk dancing together. and
also informal games. Relay races,
dare base, and various forms of
pail games were enjoyed. While the
children from the third grade up
played at Meloland, the primary
children played at Acacia.
Before the play program, the up
per grade room presented an in,
.ormal program on China, mark
ing the close Of unit of study on
China. Many phases OF Chinese
life and customs were presented in
original reports by the pupils. A
hand drawn frieze, the work of the
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
BARBECUE FOR
PUBLIC SUNDAY

Various Non-Partisan leagues 10"
Gated in several valley cities, will
mite at Imperial Sunday for big
barbecue, to which the public is
invited, with Imperial Non-Par0s-
an league acting as host.
The affair is the result of dis
cussion among Non-Partisan mem
bers for several weeks past and
will be held at the fair grounds.
In anticipation of a large at
tendance, number of choice beeves
and several sheep have been OBJ
tanned and the barbecue will be in
charge of men with plenty of ex-
Ierience in this line.
The barbecue dinner will be
served at II, noon, and the after
noon will be spent in general
good time, with an informal pro-
gram, devoid of speech making,
planned by the committee in
charge.
Those in charge of the affair re-
quest those planning to attend to
bring cup and a spoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
SAVES MONEY
ON BETTER
BAKIN C +!

Here's money-saVing flour
With JENNY WREN there won't be
any failmesi 1t bakes more per
pound-and it's low in cost, too!
Buy a package and see how much
better you baking can be- Comes
ready mixed, and correctly pro-
portioned for hundreds Of popular
baking treats. All-purpose, JENNY
WREN does the combined work Of
extra SO called special flours." Try
this recipe for proof.
Jenny Wren Spring ShOrtcake
eggs ! cupful granulated sugar
cupful JENNY WREN Flour
tablespoOnsfuls lemon juice
Beat the yolks of the eggs until
light; add lemon juice and beat
in sugar gradually. Stir in flour and
fold in egg whites which have been
beaten until dry. Bake in two small
layers in moderate oven 350sF. For
the filling take two teaspoons OF
gelatine, quarter cup of cold
water. one pint of red rhubarb cut
in small pieces and cooked. one
cup sugar, juice and grated rind Oi
one orange. Serve cold with a fluff
Of whipped cream ON top Of each
piece. (I9)
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
BY MRS. WARD McGREW
Press Staff Correspondent

The Meloland Ladies Social club
met Wednesday Afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ebert Newton. who
was assisted by Mrs. Merle Hart
sock.
The house was decorated with a
profuSion of spring flowers.
a business meeting was held, in
which it was decided that the club
will have a box supper at the
school house April 7, for the hus-
bands and families of the men,
berS.
A few musical numbers were rem
dered by Mrs. Merle Hartsock. who
played a couple of piano solos. AL
so. Mrs. Ethel O'Neil pleased the
audience with group of vocal
numbers, with Mrs. Hartsock at the
piano.
A clever game was played in
which Mrs. Isaac Mcbride won a
lovely prize.
AT the close of the afternoon de-
licious refreshments were served by
the hostesses and the meeting adj
journed for two weeks when Mrs
]. r. Kinnaird will entertain at hei
home, assisted by Mrs. G. c. Rich
ards.
Those present were Mesdames R.
Neifert, Alex Meyer, G. c. Richards,
Hardy Odell. H. o. Galloway, Fred
" aterman. Charles Forsberg, Mike
Ordonez, Jesse Mcbride, Isaac Nc
Bride, Dan Scott. Ralph Engebret-
son, Claude Suttle, Waldo Weeth,
j. r. Kinnaird, Ward McGrew, H.
C. Skipper, Ed Boyd, Ethel O'Neil,
Alice Heath, and the hostesses.s
Mrs. Dan Scott and her mother,
Mrs. Ethel ONeil, were hostesseS
On st. Patrick's day to a group of
friends. Green and white and the
st. Patricks motif were empha-
sized in the tallies, prizes, and 9TH
er bridge accessories. Green sweet
peas, together with other spring
flowers. made the rooms attractive.
Contract bridge was played dur
ng the afternoon, with the prizes
,Ging won by Mrs. c. A. Magaw,
'jrst, Mrs. James Perduyn, second,
Mrs. w. H. Palmer, and Mrs. Ward
low.
At the close of the Afternoon, de-
icious refreshments were served to
Mesdames Laurence Richards, w.
1. Palmer, Annie Crawford, Ralph
5ngebretson, c. A. Magaw, James
and Ward McGrew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Odell were
iinner guests Sunday at the home
If Mr.. and Mrs. o. L. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Farley en-
Dyed dinner Tuesday at the home
# Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Mcbride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Weeth were
Inner guests Tuesday evening at
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
INCREASE
BY All CLUBS

The All agricultural club work
in California made good gains last
year. according to figures compiled
by Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director
of agricultural extension in the
University of California. There
were lO,475 boys and girls enrolled
in clubs in A counties in 1882, as
compared to 10,157 in 1881. The
club projects totalled l0,976 last
year. a gain of 168 over the prev
ious year.
These boys and girls were MEM
bers of 673 clubs in the A counties,
directed by 1926 local leaders who
volunteered their services. Another
gain was shown, too, in the num-
Der of club records, there being
1858 last year, gain of 204 over
the 1884 Of 1881. A larger num-
Der Of these boys End girls COM
pleted their projects, too, in 1882,
the percentage being 78, as against
rs per cent in 1881
OF - 1nh7S b. c-i ri~ls in
All club5 ltsC v07~. 1864 were in
their first year. 2566 il t.lcir second
year. 1899 IN the third year, 302
in the fourth year. 419 in the fifth
year and 325 in the sixth year.
There are 1888 between 10 and IA
years of age, 1898 between the
ages Of Is and 1o. and SO who are
19 or 20 years of age.
Agricultural projects comprise
728 of the 1926; home demonstra-
ton projects total 4248.
In the A counties last year, 292
club councils were held, with a
total attendance of 1886, as COM
pared to 283 meetings the previous
year with attendance of 1888. Ag-
ricultural extension representatives
worked 4e61 days on club work In
1892; in 1881 they worked 404t
days.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Churches
Schools
SCHOOL GIVES
OPERETTA FOR
CHARITY FUND

That favorite old fairy tale, Jack
and the Beanstalk" forms the basis
for the delightful operetta, "The
Magic Beanstalk,' which will be
presented at 8 o'clock tonight by
the children OF Lincoln school, the
performance to take place in the
Wilson school auditorium.
Charming music, pretty, colorful
costumes, number of dancing and
vocal choruses. make this operetta
q particularly enjoyable one.
The various parts have been we'll
cast and the children have worked
hard on the production. The en-
tire cast and the ensemble as WELL
are composed of the youngsters, who
are all well trained and will give
fine performances.
Not only will those who attend
have pleasant evening of enter
tainment, but they will also con-
tribute to q worthy cause. No ad-
mission charge will be made but
silver offering will be taken which
will be turned over TO the cafeteria
fund. This fund supplies free
lunches for needy school children
and in a number of instances these
lunches have been found to be the
one substantial meal the children
have in the entire day.
The public is extended a cordial
invitation to attend and promised
a most enjoyable program.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24

pupils, extended across one side of |
he room, depicting a Chinese street
scene. Other art work showed
something about China. A little
sample of Chinese music was pre-
sented, also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Weeth mo-
tored to the mountains Sunday, go
ing as far as Buckman Springs.
Mr.. Van Pelt of Riverside, spent
The weekend as a visitor at the
Henry Havekorst ranch.
Among those noted at the jap
nnese festival Sunday from Melo-
land were Mrs. H o. Galloway and
two sons. Junior and Maurice, Mrs.
Harry James, Mrs. Charles Fors-
berg and daughter, Betty, Mrs.
Ethel O'Ne.l, Mrs. Dan Scott and
children, Virginia and Roderick,
Mr. and Mrs. Ward McGrew and
daughter, Evelyn.
Friends of Mrs. Henry Havekorst
will be glad to learn that she is
resting comfortably at her home
after returning from the hospital
Sunday. She fell from the back
porch of her home and broke her
ankle last week She was taken to
the hospital for q few days The
treak is clean and unsplintered.
However she will not be able to be
on her feet for months.
Mrs. w. H. Palmer and son,
Charles Summers, and mother, Mrs.
Annie Crawford, accompanied by
Mrs. I. w. McGrew, motored to
Orange Sunday. Mrs. McGrew will
visit her daughter. Mrs. Earl Craw-
ford, for a week or 10 days.
w. D. Johnston, of Pomona, was
n business visitor in the valley re-
Gently and guest overnight at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Scott.
Carmen Engebretson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Engebret-
son, underwent an operation Satur-
day for the removal of her tonsils
and adenoios. She recovered nicely
and was able to return to school In
a few days.
Mrs. J, w. Gregg, accompanied
by Mrs. Elmer HartZog, motored to
The coast Monday, returning Thurs
Gay.
Roderick Scott and his son, Ew-
ing Scott, Of Hollywood, motored to
the valley on a short trip this week,
visiting at the home OF. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dan Scott.
Mrs. H. G. Skipper and baby,
Joan, are visiting this week at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
j. r. Kinnaird
Mrs. Russell Bennitt, of Holt.
vile, was an overnight guest re-
Gently at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Scott.
Mrs. Richard Merrill's cousin,
William Montana, and two of his
high school friends, Rex Beaver and
Douglas Grover, motored down to
spend several days of last week
here.
The Meloland All club met
Tuesday afternoon under the lead
ership of Mrs. Sherrell Belts. The
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Y. w. c.. A. To
Conduct Annual
Meeting Monday

Annual meeting of the county
Young WomeI's Christian aSsocia-
lion will take place the evening of
March 81, at 7:30 O'Clock in the
Ten Thousand club mouse.
AT this time annual reports will
be given by officers ana committee
heads, officers of the high school
club viii be Installed and an inter-
esting program viii be presented.
Mrs. Percy Palmer Of Brawley,
president, will preside.
Among the program numbers viii
be a violin SOLO by Miss Beth Con-
nelly of E.oltyille, the piano accom-
paniment to be played by Miss
Kathleen Kavanaugh. A group IF
junior college girls will be present.
ed in a series of vocal choruses.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
JUNIOR TEN THOUSAND CLUB
CARNIVAL EVENT OF TONIGHT

of two one-act plays presented b.
the drama section of the club. II
the first. THE Burglar which is
directed by Geraldine Shaw, are the
following club members: Miss Mar
guerite Robinett, Miss Isabel Millar,
Mrs. Cal Rector, Mrs. Claribel Read
ing. Miss Dorothy Farnsworth. The
second play, THE Teeth Of the Gift
Horse" is directed by Mrs. Clarence
Smith. The cast is composed OF
Mrs. Elaine Kern, Miss Viola Dir
rim. Miss Imogene Morgan, Mrs.
Carl Miller. Miss Bernice Voegtlin
and Miss Louise Kennedy.
This carnival is certain to be one
of the most amusing and original
forms of entertainment provided for
some time and it is anticipated that
many will be present to enjoy the
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24

tapioca with sugar and a little
water or the tapioca can be cooked
separately and poured over rhu.
barb arranged in buttered bak.
ing dish and the whole baked 80
minutes in moderate oven. Serve
with sugar and cream or a Gus.
tard sauce.
The first rhubarb usually has a
very tender skin and if we'll
washed need not be peeled. When
cooked with the skin on 1t has a
delightful pinky color. AS the sea.
son advances the skin grows tough
ane stringy and should be removed
before cooking.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
AT GOLF
CLUB TOMORROW

A the final social event in the
Southwestern golf tournament be-
ing held this week at the Barbara
Worth country club. members Of
the women's auxiliary of the club
will sponsor a dance tomorrow
hight. Saturday. March 25, at $50
O'Clock in the club house.
Visitors to the tournament will
be honor guests and those who
would enjoy attending are invited
to do so.
The club has secured the best of
music and has planned wonderful
evening for those attending. These
golf club dances are always popu-
lar affairs and the one Saturday
promises to be exceptionally enjoy
able.
Each day this week the women IF
the auxiliary are serving lunch for
the golfers and will continue to do
so until after Sunday. This after
noon the women sponsored charm
ing bridge luncheon for the visiting
women.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
MANY ATTEND
ELKS PARTY

Elks and their friends had an
enjoyable evening last night when
they met in the lodge rooms for the
third bridge dinner in the annual
spring tournament.
A delicious dinner was served to
the ITO guests present after which
the card game was featured. Mrs
John zurcher and Lester Eichold
won the high score prizes and Mrs.
w. L. Scott and Frank Richmond
The second.
The next event, which is to be
the final one in the tournament,
will take place the evening OF
April 13. Kitchen mechanics will
serve a chicken dinner and after
the card game, prizes for the
tournament will be awarded as well
Is those for the evenings game.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Society
Clubs

Carnival night will be featured
tonight al the Ten Thousand club
house with the junior club members
in charge.
Men who have been invited by
either the JUROR or Senior Ten
Thousand clubs will be admitted to
The carnival, but the affair is open
only To invited guests. Those who
attend are asked to have plenty cf
small change since only the lowest
prices viii be charged for admis-
sion to the big tent.
Under the big top, in addition to
the main attraction. will pe found
al sorts CT sideshows, circus freaks
from the fat lady to the bearded
woman, booths for candy, pink lem
onade. peanuts and popcorn and
ether traditional circus delicacieS.
The main attraction will consist
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Orange County
Offers Thanks

Expression of gratitude for the
carload of produce sent from this
county for the relief of earthquake
sufferers in the Santa Ana district
was contained in telegram sent
this morning TO The local board of
supervisors from the Orange coun-
" board of supervisors.
The telegram also requested that
another car load be sent as socn as
possible. B. A Harrigan, agricul-
tural commissioner, was appointed
IN charge Of sending out the first
car and will send out a second,
which will probably leave the val
ley Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
MISSIONARY
GROUP PLANS
ANNUAL TEA

Japan will form the theme for the
annual silver tea given in the spring
by the Presbyterian missionary So
ciety.
The tea this year will take place
On Tuesday, March %, between
the hours of 2:30 and p. m, when
members of the society will be at
home to friends and those inter-
ested in attending. The tea will
be held at the home of Mrs. Elmer
Heald, 665 Sandalwood avenue.
TheSe teas are exceptionally
charming affairs as the members
spare no pains to make them as
enjoyable as possible for their
guests.
Appropriate decorations will be
featured, tea will be served all dur
ing the afternoon and at intervals
program numbers will be given.
Masako Yukawa and Lois Neito,
talented young pianists, will be pre-
sented as will a group Of japanese
dancers and fencers.
All interested are invited to drop
IN during the afternoon TO enjoy
tea ano the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Commander Unable
To Visit Valley

Announcement is made today that
the reception to have been given in
honor Of Charles w. Bennett of San
Francisco, department commander
of the U. s. w. ", has been post
poned.
The department commander has
been ordered to Washington, D. c.,
to attend the National Council Of
Administration meeting to be held
next Saturday. Consequently it will
be impossible for him to attend the
meeting and banquet planned by
Imperial Valley Camp No. 62.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24

Under the auspices Of the Chris
tian Church Circle a delightful mu-
sical program was given last night
in the Christian church before a
large and appreciative audience.
For the greater part, those who
participated in the concert repre-
sented the younger musicians of the
city Every number that was pre-
sented was excellent in quality and
an interesting and varied program
was given which was brought to d
climax by the well known Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue" played by Miss
Mary Graves at the piano while
Prof. Elmer A. Todd of the Aca-
DENY of Music played the orchestral
accompaniment on the organ.
Those VINO participated in the
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Card Party At
st. Mary's Hall

st. Mary's hall was the scene last
night of a pleasant bridge party
sponsored by the young ladies So
dality of the church.
Bridge was the diversion, OF
course. and at the cid Of the game
high score prizes were awarded to
fIts. M. E. Stewart anc Frank Birk-
hauser, and the low to Mrs. Kath-
ryn Porak and T. NJ Adams. Mrs.
Mark Munson won the door prize.
Refreshments were served after
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
4 SISTER MARYS
e KITCHEN

Rhubarb shortcake is simple
dessert. Make an old-fashioned
shortcake with baking powder bis.
cult dough just as you would for
strawberry shortcake. After bak.
ing split and butter it and fill it
with sweetened rhubarb sauce.
Serve with plain or whipped cream.
Rhubarb Betty is made like
brown Betty, substituting rhubarb
for apples.
Rhubarb tapioca pudding is good,
too. The fruit can be cooked in
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Auxiliary Juniors
To Meet SATURDAY.

Auxiliary Juniors will hold their
regular meeting Saturday, March
IS, at 2:30 o'clock in the Veterans
Memorial hall.
Special business for the cay will
be taking measurements and cutting
out capes for the girls uniforms.
The Juniors have earned the money
for purchasing materials for these
uniforms and now are making the
costumes.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Whisky Popular
With 1850 Family

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
March "a. U.P)-It took a lot of
whisky to keep the family supplied
in 1850.
A sale bill, printed at Harries-
burg, KY, contained the item:
Family spirits for one year, con-
sisting of 25 gallons of whisky in
jugs, so gallons of whisky in barre,
and 100 gallons of applejack in
barrel"
The bill also offered for sale:
six yoke of oxen, broke; 10 OK
yokes with hickory bows OK carts
with 6-inch tires, side saddle, 2
barrels of kraut, tons of tobacco,
2 years old. Terms, cash. I need
the money"
The seller revealed he nad sold
his farm and was moving to Mis-
souri,.
All Club members of Lake
county plan on purchasing truck
load of Guernsey calves in Tilla-
-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Elks Name Date
OF Charity Ball

Elks have tentatively set the
evening of April 81 as the date for
their annual charity ball and have
already begun plans for this event.
This annual charity ball is one
Of the largest events of the spring
season and FL Centrans will be
glad to learn that the party is to be
all event of the near future.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
6: 6. OF Interest to Women [
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
operetta, 8, wilson school.
McCabe- Eucalyptus farm center.
7:45. Eucalyptus school.
Carnival. 1880, 10000 club.
Signal chapter, No. 276, o. f. $,
8, Masonic Temple.
Troop 25, b. s. A., 1880. Nc
Cabe.
Troop Is. B. S. A., 7:15, Presby-
terian church.
TOMORROW
Golf tournament, country club.
Auxiliary Juniors, $50, Veter-
ans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
PERjOnAL
PnPnCPnPHC

Signal chapter No. 276, o. E. s.,
will meet tonight at o'clock in
the Masonic Temple for the regu-
lar business meeting and initiation.
Mrs. ]. w. Asher and Mrs. Franz;
L. Latnrop motored to San Diego
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24

The Frank H. Buck company,
vacaville, Solano county, shippers
of fruits for At years, have retired
from business and the sale of
fruits from the Buck ranches will
be through the Pacific Fruit Ex-
change.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Tomorrow's Menu

BREAKFAST: Orange
juice, cereal. cream, eggs
poached in milk on graham
toast, milk, coffee.
LUNCHEON: Macaroni GRO.
quettes, celery and apple sal
ad, rye bread, rhubarb whip,
milk, tea.
DINNER: Cabbage and
pork en- casserole, creamed
carrots. tomato jelly salad,
rhubarb shortcake, milk, cof-
fee.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24

president, Richard Mcbride, con-
Quoted the meeting. Reports on
club projects were given and fu-
tire plans made. About 20 men,
eerS were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-24
Names you should know

You like to know that everybody knows
name of the who tied lightning to kite; name of
made engine. just knowing such names gives you
pleasure.
Yet there that thousands of people know
that can give much pleasure n a more
personal Names that for the best things to
eat to to sleep Names, if connected with
the salad dressing, hat, fountain pen you select-or
any other desirable thng-mean is most desirable
Names written large in ADVERTISEMENTS
Advertisements tell you why those names
for to know Why such greet you the best
grocery, department and hardware stores Why those
are in the buying vocabulary of thousands
are believed in by thousands justify belief!
Read the advertisements. Don't ask vaguely in
for "cold cream" "a skillet" "a vacuum clean
en-" Ask for So-and-So's Cold Cream, So-andso's
Vacuum Cleaner Use the names, you have learned
through advertisements that stand for the product that
most to and most to everybody.
READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS TO KNOW