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feel badly at all, for the pair
make a great writer-director
combination.
Though she made the grandest
speech of her life, poor Marie
was so nervous before all those
800 guests that she scarcely could
eat thing, unbeknownst to her,
she knocked a piece of chicken
off her plate into the lap of
Toastmaster Edgar Allen Woolf,
who sat nearby, a few minutes
later, Woolf urged her to try to
eat something, Marie glanced
nervously at her plate.
There, my DEAR" she said,
Now we know the real reason
why Cary Grant grabbed a plane
for New York, Virginia Cherrill
left here two days ago headed
for Europe and preceded by many
letters of introduction which
Cary wrote to friends in England.
Incidentally, Cary's departure
took even his best friend, Ran.
dolph Scott, by surprise. Randy
came home and found Cary and
his luggage gone. The two have
been talking of spending Christ.
mas together in London. That
Is If Randy can tear himself
away from Vivian Gaye.
The Washington times., 1933-11-14

Next to Marie Dressler, the
happieSt looking person at the
big testimonial in her honor was
HnNroa Hill tho
The Washington times., 1933-11-14

"See, I've eaten half of it al
ready"
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Wynne Gibson Tells Me

That there is nothing that
makes her want to fight more
than to see shoppers act rudely
to salesgirls. And there's a season
for it. You see, Wynne was once
a salesgirl herself, apd she has
never forgotten it.
The Washington times., 1933-11-14
Wynne Gibson Reco||ects Trials
As Department Store SdIessid

of the most expert players in the
film colony and last Sunday her
enthusiasm was shared by her
guests, wtD were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Harper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Buckley and Ian Torrence.
To satisfy the dream Of a 2
year-old boy, Ken Maynard per-
mitted some one other than him.
self to ride his horse, TarZan.
Furthermore, pictures were taken
of the youngster on his famous
mount. And will he strut when
he shows those photos to "the
fellers" back in Little Rock, Ark.
The Washington times., 1933-11-14

feel badly at all, for the pair
make great writer-director
combination.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
School Holidays
To Be Made Up

Effect of the public holidays de-
clared OH March 2 and 3 by Gov
ernor James Rolph, Jr., on the pub
lie schools is announced as follows
by c. B. Collins, county superin-
tendent of schools.
March and 3, being legal hol-
idays, these days can not be count
ed in the school year, and will have
to be made up by the various
schools to complete the required
school year of 270 days.
Attendance on these days cannot
be counted, nor these two days be
included In the total days taught"
which is employed as q dvisor In
computing average daily attend
ance.
On Friday, March 3, the state
Legislature passed an amendment
SO that the schools could be ex-
empted from bank holidays, begin
ming March g. Attendance may be
counted beginning Monday, March
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

PARIS, March IA. U.P-Csapes,
small, medium and large,-are
worn with almost everything, al
ternating with a similar use of jac-
kets in all three sizes mentioned
above. Both cape and jacket is
made of the same material as the
dress over which it is worn.
Wide bands over the shoulders
take the place, in some cases, OF
puffed sleeves, but the latter are
decidedly in vogue. Harness backs
FOR evening gowns continued to por-
tray great originality in twisting,
curving and cutting.
An important cape Of the season
is made by Vionnet. 1t has three
quarter dolman sleeves and is in
shell-pink crepe, bordered in sable.
1t is designed to be worn with a
dress of shell-pink crepe, simply cut
as to bodice and full, long skirt.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Society
Clubs
SIGNAL CHAPTER SPONSORS CARD
PARTY AND FASHION SHOW FRIDAY

jig saw puzzle enthusiasts will
have an opportunity for their fav-
orite game Friday night of this
week at The fashion show and bridge
party TO be given by Signal chapter
No 276, Order of the Eastern Star
Special tables will be arranged
for the Jig saw devotees and prizes
will be given those who complete
their puzzles first. In addition,
auction and contract bridge games
will be arranged with prizes also
Tor the winners of both games.
The games will follow the fash
ion show and entertainment num-
bers, this part of the program be-
ginning promptly at 8 O'Clock in
the Masonic Temple.
Through the courtesy OF local
merchants. smart spring fashions
OF all kinds, for every imaginable
occasion, win be displayed by a
group of charming models. From
sports attire 10 the most formal
of evening dresses, the latest Gre
ations will be exhibited.
In addition to the fashion show
itself. program numbers have been
scheduled with Mrs. Wooda Blesy
in charge. so that the entire en-
tertainment will be sufficiently var
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
TO
BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. A. B. Hanson, 584 Vine ave-
aue, was hostess yesterday TO her
cridge club, the members meeting
at noon for a delightful luncheon
which was followed by an afternoon
OF bridge.
St. Patrick'S decorations were
used effectively in table decorations
and bridge appointments. Mrs.
John B. McNeece won high score
prize, Mrs. c. S. Thatcher, second,
and Mrs Harold Tyler, third.
Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. j. A. Straub
we're guests of the club, and mem
hers present were Mesdames G. S.
Thatcher, Carl Clemens, John B.
McNeece, Frank Richmond, j. w.
Hendry, and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Churches
Schools
MRS. BRADSHAW
ON PROGRAM FOR
CLUB THURSDAY

Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw will give the
program for the Ten Thousand
clubs meeting on Thursday of this
week. March f6, at 2:30 o'clock in
the club house.
The program will be presented
under the auspices OF the Twice
Told Tales section of the club,
which has chosen Mrs. Bradshaw
20 represent it on this program.
Each year this section sponsors
a program which illustrates the
work of the group, the re-telling of
stories. biographies, novels, plays,
etc. Because of her exceptionally
fine work last year, Mrs. Bradshaw
was chosen as the clubs repre-
sentative to give the program
Thursday.
Mrs. p. A. Murray, accompanied
by Mrs. j. B. MeNeece. will pre-
sent a group of songs, before and
after Mrs. Bradshaw's program and
these songs will follow the theme
of the program.
Section members will be hosteSSes
at tea following the program.
Club members are particularly
urged to attend the club meeting
at 2:30 since at this time the an
nual election of officers will take
rlace.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Midget Wedding
To Be Featured

All children of the city between
the ages of three and five have
been invited to attend and take
part in q midget wedding 10 be
sponsored by the Sunday schools
of the Presbyterian and First Bap-
tist churches.
Those who would like to partici-
pate are asked to bring their moth
ers to the Presbyterian church to-
morrow aftern oon, wednesday
March Is, at 3 o'clock.
Characters for the wedding party
and the guests at the wedding will
be chosen, the guests including
Mother Goose favorites, funny pa
per celebrities and national and To-
cal characters.
The wedding itself will take place
in the near future and the public
will be invited to witness the cere-
mony
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Mrs. CleUeNger
Gives Program
For Club Group

Mrs, r. j. Clevenger gave Il splen-
did review of Francis Brett Young's
novel. THE House Under the Wa
ter" for members Of the Twice Told
Tales section OF the Ten Thousand
club who met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. H. c. Diller, 473 Hamll-
ton avenue.
The young English author has
written a number OF fine novels
and is considered BY critics to De
one OF the outstanding writer's OF
today. This particular novel has
as its theme an old English family
whose traditions ana those of the
estate have a binding Influence.
When a break with the past Is
made and traditions ore violated
disaster occurs to the members OF
the family, but eventually matters
become righted.
Mrs. Clevenger retold this story
in delightful fashion making vivid
and clear to her audience the va
rious characters of the novel and
its atmosphere ana theme.
During the business session plans
for the sections program to be
given this Thursday at the Ten
Thousand club with Mrs. o. j.
Bradshaw as the story teller, were
completed and committees appoint
ed.
Tea was served by Mrs. Diller
after the program. Mrs. E. j.
Mack poured and the tea table
with its centerpiece of fragrant
lilies and its pretty appointments
made an inviting picture. Mrs.
McNeece assisted the hostess in
serving.
Mrs. P. E. Ryerson, Mrs. A. e.
Finney ana Mrs. Little were section
guests, the members preSent-being
iMesdames w. W. Apple, Charles
E. Anderson, j. E. Brock, O. j.
Bradshaw, N. A. Contos, H. c.
Diller, Norman E. Dupont, Ross L.
Hickcox, Forrest E. Kutz, j. S. La
rev, E. j. Mack, j. B. McNeece,
p. A. Murray, Lee Nuffer, d. 3.
Roberts. Donald Ketchen and R. j.
Clevenger.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Golden Wedding
To Be Observed

Mrs. C. S. Thatcher and her
daughter, Mrs. Ray Forshey, are
leaving Ell Centro tomorrow for
Pasadena where they will attend the
golden wedding celebration Of Mrs.
Thatcher's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E.
C. Barney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney will observe
their fiftieth anniversary on Thurs
day, March l6. A big celebration
had been planned for the occasion,
but due to Mrs. Barney's recent IL
ness the day will have to be quiet
one, with only the immediate FAM
ily present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney have MADE
their nome in California for the
past 81 years and have wide circle
OF friends who are offering them
their congratulations on this occa-
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14

led to make it exceptionally inter
esting.
The chapter members announce
that those who wish to come only
for the program may do so. being
charged only the general admission
fee.
In order that the committee in
charge may know the number to
expect. it is asked that reserva-
tions be made by Thursday eve
ming, March l6. In making reser-
vations patrons are asked to Spe-
city whether they wish to play
auction or contract. or make Jig
saw puzzles.
Mrs. Ralph Reynolds is general
chairman OF the party and reSer-
vations may be made with her or
with any OF the following: Mes
DANES Herbert Anderson. Bert Pur-
dy, John Zu~cher. u. L. Martin
and James A Schofield.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
CLUB
SPORT DANCE
on SATURDAY

Junior Ten Thousand club mem
bers are anticipating Saturday night
OF this week, March 18. when they
Will be hoStesses at a sport dance
TO begin at 9:30 O'Clock in the club
house.
The committee in charge has
planned 2 series Of novel dances
which viii carry out the central
idea of the dance being arranged
as sport events.
Decorations will also feature the
sport theme and a number of ln-
usual and striking effects have
been outlined which win make the
club house especially attractive.
At the regular club meeting on
Thursday night Of this week, March
IS, programs will be made out.
Members and guests may secure
their programs this week either
from Miss Marlys Sargent or Miss
Lillian Holiday.
The committee in charge Of the
dance. is headed by Miss Edith
Eicke, chairman. assisted by Mrs.
Claribel Reading. Miss Marlys Sar-
gent, Miss Elaine Kern, Miss Irene
Mccoy. Miss Geraldine Shaw. Miss
Marguerite Robinette, Miss Wini-
fred Woodward
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
ELKS TO HOLD
DINNER DANCE

Annual dinner dance sponsored
by The kitchen mechanics OF the 10
cal Elks club will take place Thurs
day. March it. in the Elks hall.
Out to beat their own repItations,
the kitchen mechanics have planned
al exceptionally line dinner which
will be served at O'Clock TO r!em-
bers and friends OF the lodge.
Since the event just precedes that
famous holiday, beloved by the
Irish, st. Parick's day decorations
will be featured throughout.
A fine orchestra has been secured
for the dancing and the Elks have
arranged a most enjoyable evening
for their guests.
Those who plan TO attend are
asked TO call the Elks lodge and
make reservations prior TO We'd
neSday night, March Is.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Specialist Says
All Women Can
Be Young At 10

Quoting Helena Rubenstein, dean
of beauty specialists, Miss Rosalle
Sydonia, her personal representa-
tive who arrived in town today
said: There is no reason nowadays
why any woman should look within
10 or even Is wears of her age. Sci
ence has taught US that the skin is
constantly in state of renewing
itself Nature. however. does not
keep itself young. 1t needs help
from the outside A skin which is
kept scrupulously clean and which
is scientifically stimulated and
nomished by the proper correctives,
will remain healthy and young even
into old age. In fact with scien-
tifically correct preparations TO
keep the skin basically healthy and
the artistic application OF good cos
metics to bring out its best points,
every woman, 30 matter what her
features, can look charming and
young at any age"
Madame RubinStein's representa-
tive will be at Clements drug store
"Wednesday until Saturday OF this
week and will be glad to show El
Centre women how this miracle
of Eternal Youth" can be accom-
plished. She will be available at
the toilet goods department, for
private consultation on individual
skin health and beauty problems.
She will also recommend simple
and effective home treatments for
the skin according to Helen Rubin
STEMS world-famous methods and
she will create Tor every woman re-
questing it personalized makeup
especially created from Helena Ru-
binstein's smart Partisan cosmetics,
TO bring out all the charm and
beauty ia every type of face. This
service is entirely without charge
and gives the women of Ell Centro
a most unusual opportunity TO take
stock of their looks on the advice
of an expert.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
REPORT MADE
BY HARRIGAN

Early cantaloupes, squash. toma-
toes and spring peas were damaged
by the heavy frost on February q.
Cantaloupes suffered approximate
~ % per cent on early brush COW
cred; squash and tomatoes to the
extent of about go to IS per cent,
according to the February report
of B. A. Harrigan, county agricul-
tural commissioner.
The spring pea deal received q
severe setback and very few peas
have been picked since that date.
Shipments are expected to increase
shortly. Many fields badly dam
aged by the frost will be practic-
ally total loss.
The following goods were inspect
ed and passed into Imperial county
during the month:
l117 rose bushes. 778 ornamentals,
COG gladiolus bulbs, 453 ferns, 400
bulbs, so pansy plants, II daisy
plants, 30 petunia, l begonia, =
spanish broom, u carnation plants,
81 lantana, 254 cacti and succulents,
% water plants, II Gamma bulbs, /
lilac, 3 hibiscus. guava plants.
20 peach trees, fig trees, ll6 pc
can, orange trees, 4 olive trees,
l catalpa tree, 8 carob trees, a null
berry trees, IS citrus trees, 5 plum
trees, 22l apricot trees, 2 lemon
trees, pear trees, 16 bottle trees
cedar trees, 6 umbrella trees, 81
elm trees, / cottonwood tree, 1872
deciduous trees, S pepper trees.
q blackberry vines, 255 young
berry vines, 20050 grape cuttings
1877 strawberry plants, 32,254 grape
vines, IS citrus bud wood.
81 sacks cantaloupe seed, % sacks
honeyball seed, 81 sacks honeydeW
seed, 3 sacks watermelon seed, 19l
sacks alfalfa seed, 3 sacks corr
seed, % sacks bean seed. / sacl
squash seed, sack beet seed,
sacks asparagus seed.
! Four carloads bananas, Ga trucr
| loads oranges, 3 tiuckloads lemons
81 truck loads mixed fruit and vege'
tables, shipment of household
goods. / sack cotton samples, Il
bales cotton.
| Quarantine .ejections included
two truck loads oranges infested
with scale, IA sacks alfalfa seed in
tested with johnson grass, Z boxe:
oranges infested with scale. 20 ros'
bushes infested with red scale.
Outgoing shipments included
| 3768 car loads lettuce, 319 car load
carrots, So car loads green's, SO ca,
loads cabbage, % car loads grape
fruit, IS car loads chicory, 5 ca
loads peas, car loads broccoli,
car loads anise
Standardization reflections includ
ed, 90l2 crates lettuce rejected Oh
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Information On
Your Income Tax
income Tax in a Nutshell

Income Tax in Nutshell
Who? Single persons who nao neS
income of $1,000 or more or gross
income of $4,000 or more, and mar
ried couples who had net income
of $500 or more or gross lncome
of $4,000 or more must file returns.
When? The filing period beglns
January and ends March 10, 1855.
Where? Collector of internal rev.
enue for the district in which tre
person lives or mas his principle
place of business.
How? See instruction on forms
104oA and 1040.
What? Four per cent normal tax
on the first $4,000 in excess OF the
personal exemption and credits.
Eight per cent normal tax on the
balance of net income. SurtaX on
net income in excess of $4,000.
Income Tax Donts
Don't prepare your return with
out first studying instructions on
the form.
Don't procrastinate. Early as
sembling of data permits a careful
consideration of all tax problems
Don't destroy the memorandl9
from which your return was pre-
pared
Don't omit explanation when such
information is essential to an intel
ligent audit. Attach memoranda 10
your return.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Sheriff Attends
State Convention

Sheriff George L. Campbell is at
Sacramento today, attending the
annual convention of sheriffs from
various California counties.
Leaving here Saturday, Sheriff
Campbell and S. E. Robinson, chief
civil deputy. first went to San
Quentin penitentiary, to deliver
Verne Cosby Ind Timetio Fierro
sentenced 10 prison for grand theft
ana escape, respectively.
Before leaving, the sheriff desig-
mated Ed Campbell, deputy in the
civil department, to be in charge Of
the sheriffs office during his abb
sence. Jailer Edward r. Nett is in
nominal charge Of the criminal de-
partment.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
PRETTY SHOWER
HONORS BRIDE

Mrs. Homer Jenkins and Mrs.
Wallace B. Hanna entertained a
group OF court house employees last
evening at the Hanna home, 1903
State.
The party was q shower honor
ing Mrs. Charles Hotter, formerly
Miss Olga Neckel. The group met
at 6 o'clock for a pot luck dinner,
the affair being a complete sur
prise to the honor guest. The gifts
were buried in q treasure chest and
after the fun Of searching, finding
and opening them, the remainder
of the evening was spent in an
hilarious game of sunco. st. Pat
rick.S decorations in green and
white were used
High prize was won by Mrs. Marie
Holtz, low by Miss Enola Peterson,
and the guest prize. to Mrs. Holt
ger.
Those present were Mesdames
Dorothy McManus, ada Johnson,
Elsie Zeitvogel, Marie Cox, Olga
Hotter, Irene MattoX; the Misses
Gwen Johnson, Peggy Howison,
Inez Baker, and Enola Peterson.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
OLD TIME DANCE
THIS THURSDAY

Good old Irish punch will be fca-
tured at the next old time dance
which will take place Thursday
evering of this week, March l6, at
the Veterans Memorial hall under
the auspices OF the United Spanish
War Veterans and Auxiliary.
Old time dances will be alter
mated with fox trots and Waltzes
and in this way everyone will be
suited. Old time music and the
latest jazz will be supplied by the
orchestra and as the dance occurs
on the eve of st. Patricks day, this
Irish holiday will form the theme
for the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Departments
Meet This Week

Magnolia Mulberry home de-
partment met this afternoon with
Mrs. T. B. Shank where the women
spent profitable session OH the
upholstery project.
Tomorrow Spruce WeStmorland
home department with meet with
hrs. A. c. Eaves and will take up
hat making; on Thursday Alamo
Verde will meet in the Alamo hall
and on Friday, oSe-Mesquite will
gather at the Clements home TO
take up the problem of floor rem
ovation
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
AND CRAFTS
SECTION MEETING

Miss Roberta Edgar entertained
members of the Junior Ten Thou
sand clubs Arts and Crafts section
Who gathered at her home on West
Main street last night for their
regular business meeting
Among the items OF business tran
sacted was the appointing of COM
mittees by Mrs. Ray Forshey, these
committees TO take charge Of tie
sections share in the carnival 10
be sponsored by the club in ;he
near future.
After the business session, the
members spent the evening on art
work of various sorts, Miss Edgar
serving refreshments at the end OF
the session.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
LADIES DAY AT
CLUB TOMORROW

Ladies day tomorrow at the Bar
bara Worth country club will have
& nine hole golf tournament as d
special feature. The tee-off will be
at $50 a. m. and prizes will be Of
iered the winner of low net score
and of the putting contest.
Following the tournament, lunch
con will be served at 1890 in the
club house, with Mrs. r. D. Nc
Pherrin and her committee ii
charge. Reservations should be
made with Mrs. McPherrin.
Contract and auction bridge viii
be featured in the afternoon, with
prizes for the winners Of botn
games. Women of the city inter
ested in attending are urged to do
so and aie assured of a cordial well
come.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
BOYCE ATEN
limit MEETS

Five new members were obligated
at last nights meeting Of Boyce
Aten unit Of the American Legion
Auxiliary held in the Veterans
Memorial hall.
In addition TO routine business,
committee and financial reports,
the unit decided to order 1000 pop
pies for the annual poppy sale in
May.
Tentative plans were made for
organization of Campfire Girls in
this community. The unit already
has a charter and on March 26 q
member of the organization
will be in the valley to explain the
work and aims Of the Campfire
Girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
PER}OnAL
PAPnCPnpHC

Members of the JUNIOR Ten
Thousand clubs social welfare Sec
tion will meet Wednesday evening,
March Is, al 1880 o'clock with Miss
Helga and Miss Alice Lund.
Entire Nos club members will en-
JOY an Irish jig tonight when
they meet at the Ten Thousand
club for the bi-monthly club dance
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kenyon, Mr..
and Mrs. E. E. Conroy and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Elyander are hosts for
the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
Professor Will
Address KiUdnis

Kiwanians. will have an opportu-
nifty to hear DR.. Leon j. Richard
son of the University of California
at the regular luncheon meeting ~
the Barbara Worth hotel Friday.
His subject will be THE Salvaging
OF Educational Values"
Charles Anderson, Kiwanis. club
president, asked that all members
attend the Friday meeting and
bring their friends who may wish To
hear DR.. Richardson.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14

account of not meeting require
ments of the California fruit, nut
and vegetable Standardization act.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
sc: s:: OF Interest to Women S::::: s;::
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Entire Nos club, $50, 10000 club.
Legion dinner. :, Veterans hall.
Valley music teachers. 7;45,
523 Holt.
Phi Chi. :, Barbara Worth.
l. o. O. T. No. 397, S, $50 Main.
American Legion. s. Veterans
hall.
Rand, 7:s5. court house.
TroGp :. B.S.A., 1880. EllSs hall.
Troop 5. B,S.A.. 7:30, Seeley.
DeNIclay, 7:45, Masonic Tenn
pie.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-03-14
TOMORROW

Chamber Of commerce lunch
con, Barbara Worth.
Ladies day, golf club.
Spruce -WestmOrland home de
partment, A. C.. EaveS home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-03-13
PIONEER CITY
WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. MOrinCie R. Wells, SO,
Is Claimed by Death
at Her Home.

Following an illness of several
weeks, Mrs. Morincie R. Wells, SO,
a member of a pioneer Indiana
family, died Sunday night in her
home, 1857 West Fifteenth street.
Funeral services conducted by the
Rev. E. A. Robertson, retired Metho-
dist minister and her nephew will
be held IN the home at 2:3O Tues
day. Burial will be in Crown Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Wells was born in jefferson
county near Deputy and her father
was said to be the first white child
baptised in Indiana. She came to
Indianapolis in 1864, following her
marriage to DR.. Merit Wells, one Of
the first dentists to practice in In
dianapolis. He died several years
ago.
Mrs. Wells was one of the oldest
members of the Meridian street
Methodist church and was mem
Der of its predecessor, the old Wes-
ley Chapel. She also was a member
of the Meridian w. G. T. U. and was
president when the union aided in
the founding of the Wheeler City
Rescue mission.