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Evening star., 1933-07-02

INVESTIGATION having shown the Depart
ment Of Agriculture that the greater part Of
the privately owned forest lands Of the country
are IN serious condition Of neglect, the de-
partment Is ready to launch out On . conpre-
hensive program Of national forest develop
ment.
It is the intention Of the department to
utilize to the limit possible or required. al the
resources OF the national forest for numbering,
grazing, erosion prevention and recreationAl
activities
-Four main conclusions have been drawn BY
Secretary wallace - . result Of the study Of
the forest situation.
The dfst Of these and one Of the motivattng
causes which have led to the development Of
the new Federal forestry program h that prac-
tically IN the major forestry problems Of the
Nation have developed In or grown out Of pri-
vate ownership Of the forests.
He also has found that much Of the public
land has been left unmanaged.
There has been lack Of balance between
public and private ownership in the construc-
tive steps being taken to improve the forest
lands and too little differentiation In the han
ding of relatively poor and relatively good
land
The fourth and final conclusion drawn is
that the forest problem Is one of the major
problems Of the Nation and one which re-
quires much time, effort and money to solve.
The establishment of the forestry camps, to-
gether with the purchase Of large areas Of for
est land, are steps in the administrators pro-
gram to bring the forest development up to
the same moderniation Is the development Of
other types of agriculture.
Secretary Wallace Is Of the opinion that the
proper development Of the forests, together
with the Development Of the forestry industries,
such as paper pulp, lumber apd other indus
tries, would give enployment\to . total Of
100000 men,
Ninety per cent of the total area Of devas-
tated and poorly stocked forest land and IS
per cent Of the current devastation Is on pri-
vately owned forest lands, according to
Forest Service report Forest deterioration.
which f. far more extensive and hence more
serious than devastation, results from cutting
without regard for future productivity Of the
Evening star., 1933-07-02

Parson Johnes' assurance that he drew
no sectarian lines, Washington came on
the following Sunday and received COM
munion in the orchard In the rear Of
the parsonage.
Washington's stay at the Arnold Tav-
ern was marked by severe illness. At
one time, so great was the concern over
his condition, he was asked to name his
successor in case of death. Unable to
speak because of his badly swollen
throat, he pointed to Gen. Nathaniel
Greene.
In Morristown, also, is the Schuyler
Hamilton house. on Morris street, which,
though not included in the new park,
is well worth visit. It was here that
Alexander Hamilton coufted Betty, the
beautiful daughter of Gen. Schuyler. The
house is splendid example Of Colonial
architecture, even to the special hinges
to ward off witches. It has been re-
stored by the Morristown Daughters of
the American Revolution and is open
to visitors.
After he has seen the Ford mansion
the visitor can next inspect the site at
Fort Nonsense, only few blocks away.
This is tract of 40 acres, on a hilltop
which undoubtedly was used for lookout
purposes as well as for defense. Here
one gets, as did Washington, magnifi-
cent view of the surrounding country.
Some doubt stin exists as to the origin
of Fort Nonsense and the derivation Of
its name. The fort was of earthwork,
containing some block houses. The line
of the old earthworks can still be plainly
traced. It is believed that the militia
built the fort as matter of local de-
fense, before Washingtons first visit to
Morristown, and that the site was en-
larged and improved under Washing
toms direction when the Army was en-
camped in that vicinity.
THE City Of Morristown has improved
and maintained the fort site. The
hill has been cleared Of underbrush, suit
able markers have been placed and
open-air fireplaces have been installed,
From Fort Nonsense the park visitor
takes the road called Jockey Hollow"
as it was termed in Revolutionary days.
Along this road and its paralleling Bask-
ing Ridge road the Continental Army
was encamped during the Winter Of
1779-80. Washington, from his head
quarters at the Ford mansion, rode out
here to see that all was going well with
his men. Here one gets an idea Of the
perfect strategy evidenced in this selec-
ton Of a cantonment site. The rugged
hills-an extension of the Kittatinny
Mountains afforded ample opportunity
for the observation Of an enemy advance
from the New York side.
Evening star., 1933-07-02

The British, IN spite Of many attempts
to break up the Morristown cantonment
and capture Washington, were never
able to penetrate farther than Spring
field, is miles distant. A sharp engage
ment was fought here, a brigade under
Gen. Knyphausen being turned back by
Gen. Greene.
The big trees which remain in Jockey
Hollow amid the profusion of second
and third growth timber show that there
was plenty of wood for fuel and for the
construction of cantonment huts. One
can drink from the big springs which
furnished water for Washington's men.
In the glades between the hills are level
spaces used as parade grounds.
As one rides along the narrow old mill
tary roads he can catch glimpses OF the
sites Of the brigades camped here-10,000
men, exclusive of numerous auxiliaries
and camp followers. Signs in the trees
tell of the brigade locations-the New
York brigade under Clinton, the Penn
sylvanians under Mad Anthony Wayne
and Gen. Irvine, and the men from
Maryland, Connecticut, New Jersey, the
Central States, Virginia and North Caro-
lima.
ONE or two reproductions of log huts
remind US Of the rought quarters oc-
cupied by these men, More huts will be
built as the work of restoration proceeds
in the national park There were 1000 of
these huts in all. They were Of logs
rudely plastered with mud, and each
had stone chimney and fireplace The
locations Of the huts have been traced
through the remains of these freplaces.
Washington's training as surveyor was
evidenced in their construction; he Or
dered that any hut which was found to
be out Of line should be torn down and
replaced according to specifications.
It requires no special gift of the imagi-
nation to people the Jockey Hollow can
tonment region with Continental soldiers
nor to visualize their sufferings during
the record-breaking Winter of 1779-8O,
when the cold was terrific and one bliz-
zard in January left the ground covered
with from to 6 feet Of snow
At the foot Of the Jockey Hollow road
is cemetery where more than 100 Con-
tinentals were buried, the victims of ex-
posure or Of smallpox. which ragged In
camp during that hard Winter.
Visible from the road is the grand
parade, where the entire army was as
sembled for maneuvers or to witness an
execution. From the mass of military
orders issued during the long stay of the
army at Morristown it is evident that
discipline was severe. Lashings were
frequent. One order even prescribes five
lashings on the bare back for the offense
of letting we hat-brim" droop instead
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
UNIVERSITY CLUB
SPONSORS EVENTS

In addition to the regular meet
ing of the Womens University club
on Saturday, November 18, in El
Centro, two other interesting events
have been scheduled for the week.
Tuesday afternoon, November IA,
members of the recent graduates
group will De hostesses at an IN
formal tea for the FL Centro men,
berj. Several matters of import
ance will be discussed and Miss
Gene Edgar, leader of the recent
graduates group, will, with. her
committee, act as hostess.
The tea is designed as an oppor-
tunity to make members better ac-
quainted both with each other and
with the clubs activities. The tea
will take place in club headquar-
ters at the Barbara Worth hotel.
On Sunday, November 10, the
second of Sunday veSper musicales
will be given at p. m. in the Bar
bara Worth hotel and all lovers OF
music are invited TO hear it.
That Mrs. Russell Bennitt of FL
Centre and Hoitville is to give tic
program will be good news to her
many admirers who know her as
an exceptionally talented pianist.
Later in the season she will present
her students at vesper musicale.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
MANY ATTEND
LEGION DANCE

Advance celebration of Armistice
day took place last night in the
Veterans Memorial hall when Boyce
Aten post Of the American Legion
acted as hosts.
Coed music made the dance a
success and adding to the enjoy
ment of the guests were the Spe-
cial entertainment numbers. Mar,
garet Britton gave a group of pia-
no solos; Carmen Vivifredo, an ac-
robatic dance; Burton Lemons and
Doreen Meagher, a novelty dance;
Basil Williams, both cornet and
violin solos, and Irene Crandall n
violin solo.
A number Of high ranking Off
GERS were present for the occasion
which opened with grand march.
The dance was well attended by a
representative group Of valley res
idents.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
At Golf Club For
First Ladies Day

A nine hole tournament is being
planned by the tournament COM
mittee for the golf club women's
auxiliary, this tournament to be a
feature of Ladies day Wednesday,
November Is, at the Barbara Worth
country club.
Trophies will be given the WIN
ners and it is possible the COM
mittee will have an extra prize
for the winner of an 18 holes con-
test. The tournament will take
place in the morning after which
luncheon will be served and con-
tract and auction bridge as the
afternoons events.
All women of the club are urged
to come out for golf this year
and a special effort will be made
to establish handicaps early in the
season. Cards are posted in the
dressing room and everyone is ask
ed to determine her handicap as
soon as possible.
Mrs. Duane Stafford and her
committee will be in charge Of the
luncheon to be served Sunday noon
at the club.
Those women who plan to attend
the first Ladies day Wednesday TO
which members and their friends
are invited, are asked to make
reservations either with Mrs. j..
D. Keye of El Centro or Mrs. John
Zenos of Holtville. The Holtville
social committee is in charge of
the luncheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
FARM WOMEN CARRY IMPROVED HOME
PRACTICES INTO MANY LOCALITIES

More than 10000 farm women in
California responded in the three
month S campaign Of the home
demonsuat ation department Of the
University Of California Agricultur-
al extension service. TO reach as
many persons as possible with i'm
proved home practices. Efforts
were made to get as many women
as possible TO attend who had not
before been in touch with home
demonstration work, in 25 counties
having demonstration agents.
"The subjects Of the demonstra-
tons covered in the main, says
Prof. Harriet G. Eddy. state leader
of home demonstration agents.
"those subjects which the women
have found particularly helpful in
the present financial stringency;
inexpensive meat dishes. one-dish
meals, vegetable plate meals, bread
and cheese making, pressure cook
er canning, and other methods OF
food preservation: renOvating gar
ments and hats and making mex
pensive dresses; furniture. floor
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
Society
CLubs

Lucille zurcher was chosen to
head Signal Chapter NO. 276. Order
of the Eastern Star. at the election
of officers held last night in the
Masonic temple. She will succeed
Mrs. Ina Anderson, retiring worthy
matron.
Other elective officers chosen
last night include; DR.. r. r. Palm
er, worthy patron; Hazel Baker.
associate matron; Edgar Hargrave
associate patron; Inez Baker, sec
retary; Alice Jensen. treasurer.
Hazel Purdy, conductress: Helen
Cook, associate conducress. The
other officers are appointive and
viii be announced later.
Installation Of officers will take
place the evening Of November 25,
this years officers filling their re
spective stations at one more meet
ing prior to the installation.
Ina Anderson, worthy matron,
gave her Official report Of the an
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
CLUB WOMEN
WILL ATTEND
CONVENTION

Imperial Valleys delegates to the
annual convention of the Southern
District of the California Fedora
ton of Women's clubs, are busy with
final plans for their part in the
program.
The convention will be held this
/ year in La Jolla on November l4-lo
/ sessions to be held in the La Jolla
! Woman's club house and the Casa
de Manana to be convention head
quarters.
/ Mrs. Maude GlaSby. county pre-
sident, is to share the platform
/ Wednesday with Mrs. Benjamin F.
Warmer, president of Southern
! District Mrs. Glasby has also been
honored by being asked to speak at
the Wednesday session, her topic
being Public School Education Tor
Every Child" In addition Mrs.
Glasby will present the report for
the Imperia; County Federation OF
| WomenS clubs.
Other Imperial Valley women
who will take part in the conven-
| ton proceedings are: Mrs. A. b.
Hanson OF FL Centro, district audi
tor; Mrs. j. R. Hollingsworth OF
! Brawley, member of the resolu-
tions committee; Mrs. Adolph
| Binder of CaleXico, member OF the
credentials committee.
Imperial Valley has always re-
ceived high praise for the origin
ality of the stunt presented at the
annual hi jinx. This year, with "1r-
responsible Living as the theme in
contrast to the convention theme OF
Responsible Living" the local del
| egates will represent the "Salvag-
ing Army" in the Passing Show OF
| 1888" Delegates from the valley
will wear red capes and bonnets IN
! Salvation Army style or will be
dressed as ENJOYS. They are to car
ry musical instruments and their
| task is to convert the "unregener-
ate devils" from irresponsible, to
responsible living. The hi jinx are
on Wednesday evening.
Ell Centrans who will attend are
Mrs. Ray Edgar, president of the
Ten Thousand club, Mrs. A. B. Han
son, district auditor. Mrs. Sem Ba-
con plans to be present for part OF
the sessions.
From Calexico Mrs. Glasby, Mrs.
Binder, Mrs. L. Little and Mrs. Cas-
tie will be present; from Brawley,
Mrs. j. r. Hollingsworth; from
Calipatria, Mrs. j. M. Hutton; from
Holtville, Mrs. Sylvia Feldman,
Mrs. H. T. Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
ChHrches
Schools
TWO HOSTESSES
GIVE DANCE AT
COUNTRY CLUB

An outstanding event of the So
cial season, as far as the younger
+ set is concerned, took place last
night at the Barbara Worth coun-
/ try club when Miss Geraldine John
son and Miss Roberta Baratt en-
tertained at q dance for a group OF
their friends.
Mr and Mrs. J. o. Johnson and
Mr. and Mrs. Charles o. Barratg
| assisted the young hostesses in re-
| ceiving their guests. The attractive
club house decorated with greenery
and baskets of flowers in fall shades
of grange anC gold. with the lights
feStOoned with vari-colored serpen-
tine. made a lovely setting for the
party. The cOlorful frccks worn by
the girls accentuated the festive
picture.
The spot dance, one of the high
lights of the evening. was won by
Miss Margaret Mousseau and Leo
Madlem. At the conclusion of the
evening serpentine and horns were
given as fayorS. Punch was served
during the evening and the music
was furnished by Payne's orches-
ira ,..s
Guests invited included the Miss
eS Frances Allen, Emily Bailey,
Mary Louise Burk, Lucille Beynon.
Marcia Lee Cox, Lorena Cass, All
leen Crandau, Margaret Chesnut,
Ethel Pearl Cross, Helen Dowd
Dorothy Lou Gillian, Lillian Hall,
Mary Frances Iioppin, Jane Hart
zog, Genevieve Hindercks.
Mary Katherine Horton, Jacquel-
inc La Vine, Ethel Malan, Shirley
MadduX. Margaret Loud, Elizabeth
Meyer, Margaret Mousseau, Rheta
Dorr Percival, Agnes Pennington,
Hettie Ann Lewis. Evelyn Strickler,
Louis Shaw, Betty Surface, Polly
anna Stone, Elizabeth Tagg, Lillian
Shawley, Mae Thomas, Georgiana
Sones, Maybelle Kinnear. Ruth Rid
ole and, from San Diego, Betty
Balenger and Heien Crosier.
Messrs. Rudolph Furoass, Lee Ed
gar, Byron Ferguson, Hal Cass
Rollie Clark, Fred Nebel-Thau, Ed
ward Burns, Edwin Allen, Vernon
Hill, Duncan Burke. Bill Dubois, +.
Leo Maiden, Warren Brock, Rodney /.
Albert jenkins, Phillip La
Vine, Bobby Mack, Roland Hill, Don
Rex, Temple Robinson;
Percy Thacker, Bobby Thacker, t
MadduX, John King, Pat /
Bush, Fred JACOBSEN, Paul Marsh, /
Tom Payne, Bill Maiden, David
Ryerscn, Horace Simms. Heath Ho-
vey, Charles Jenney. Gayle Baker,
Robert Fox, James Huston, Lyle
Hartzel and MunsOn Dowd and
George Mann, who are attending
Cal-Tech university.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11

and rug renovation, homemade
equipment. ana other work that
helps conserve money and makes
the best of what the farm woman
has on hand.
Twenty-Five counties report 965
demonstration meetings, with q to-
tai attendance Of 2I.921. or an ay-
erage for eacn county for the three
months Of IS meetings with an at
tendance Of So. Stanislaus coun-
y had 66 meetings with attendance
Of 1927, or % meetings a month
with COG women attending. In
perial county reported 81 meetings
with attendance Of 1857 or 90 for
each meeting, ard ASS for each
''These figures indicate that the
carried on & vigorous and
successful campaign. New homes
practices have not yet
been fully checked. Contra Costa
county reports 76 new homes for
the three months; Imperial 2O7;
Yolo las. The San Bernardino
home demonstration agent writes:
The women report almost doubling
the spread Of work through their
planned effort 10 carry the work
to al least one who could not at
end The Sacramento home dem
agents says: Some CEN
.ers reached more than the addi-
lonal person per member.
Project leaders and neighbor-
hood leaders have played a large
part in these mounting figures Of
meetings and at
Fresno county project
leaders conducted y meetings with
an attendance Of 2l7, Riverside 80
with 416 women attending. San
joaquin project leaders and neigh
oorhCod leaders held 236 meetings
With an attendance Of 1914
accomplishment. -
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
SPLENDID TRIP
REPORTED BY
FRED KENYONS

Friends Of GIr. and Mrs. Fred
Kenyon ana their son, Kenneth,
who are travelling around the world
will be interested in news received
from them by Mrs. Herbert Low
GermiIk Of this city.
IN 2 letter written October %,
Mrs. Kenyon gave a splendid pic
tuye of their stay in Honolulu, OF
heir telrg greeted by native band
on arrival, of their trip through tie
island which she calls "a tropical
paradise beyond description = They
went swimming at Waikiki and left
the island ct sunset, laden wit.
flowers and with the strains OF Ia
waiian music IN tie distance.
Toe Kenyons at tie time Of writ
ing expected TO dock at Japan with
in the next three days. and after a
tour Of that country. take boat
trip TO Northern China. Their
progress through China is depcn-
dent upon war conditions but from
China they go TO other oriental
arriving in Rome. Italy,
for Christmas. New Years eve is
to be spent in Paris, and from a
tour Of Eurooe they will &C to the
British Isles.
The weather. tie writer stated.
had been perfect. with the sea 50
smooth that nc one had been III
Warm days we're experienced IS
the boat drew closer TO the Orient
and everyone vas wearing summer
clothes. TIE Kenvons sailed on tEe
President Hoover OF the Dollar line
which they state is a splendid lux
sriOus ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
ELECTION OF OFFICERS CONDUCTED
LAST NIGHT BY SIGNAL CHAPTER

nual meeting Of supreme chapter,
held this year in Long Beach. Her
account of the convention pro-
ceedings and personalities was
comprehensive giving her audience
a fine picture OF the gathering.
After the meeting the group
adjourned 10 the banquet hall
where a celebration was held for
Lucille Zurcher and for Hoyt
Srickler. worthy patron, in OBJ
serYance Of their birthdays.
Quite an original ceremony was
carried out during which Mrs.
Zureher was crowned queen OF
Hearts" and Mr.. Srickler, old
King Cole. Birthday cakes lighted
with colored candles were present
ed the honor guests and refresh
ments were served. Chrysan-
themums in fall shades Of russet
and gold were used in the at
tractive decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
IMPERIAL TO BE
HEADQUARTERS
FOR M. E. MEET

Womens Aid Federation of the
San Diego district of the Method
ist Episcopal church of Southern
California will meet in Imperial
Tuesday, November ID, for an all
day meeting.
Mrs. Harriet P. Lamont, president
of the San Diego district federation,
will preside. Between 100 and $50
women are expected to be guests Of
the local society on that day.
The Ladies Aid of the Imperial
Methodist church will serve lunch
con at noon in the Lions club rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
55s: 5s5:s.: OF Interest to Women 5::::. ::::
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Business and Professional Wo-
men, 4, Planters hotel, Braw-
ley.
Armistice day parade, 6, fair
grounds, Imperial.
ArnliStice day program, S, fair
grounds, Imperial.
Armistice day dance. 9, exhibits
hall, fair grounds, Imperial
TOMORROW
Sunday services. churches
b. Y. P. L. program, $50, Sec
end Baptist church
Golf, Barbara Worth country
club
Baseball. 1890. ESQ. Eastside
recreation park.
MONDAY
Twice Told Tales. $50, J. Z.
BrCCk rancss.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
ALASKANS ON
VISIT TO CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hunt of this
city are enjoying a visit from Mrs.
Hunts Parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Kraft of Kodiak Island Alaska.
Mr.. Kraft has made Kodiak
Alaska, his headquarters Off the past
40 years and in that period has
seen many interesting events and
watched the history Of the region
develop. On Kodiak Island can
neries at present are the main in
dustry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kraft are leaving
tomorrow for visit to Phoenix,
Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
Reservations Due
For P. E. O. Affair

Reservations for the P. E. O..
Reciprocity luncheon and meeting
to be held Wednesday, November
Is, are due by Monday and should
be made with Mrs. Joe E. King
of this city, 635 Wensley avenue,
The meeting will be held at l
o'clock in the Ten Thousand club
house with CIV Of Ell Centro as
the hostess chapter. All affiliated
and unaffiliated P. E. O.'s in the
valley are invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
FAMILY REUNION
FOR r. E. COUCH

R. z. Couch is celebrating his
siXty-fifth birthday anniversary TO-
morrow and IN order to help him IL
the celebration, his son and daugh-
ter-in-law and grandson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Weddington Couch and Wed
dington, Jr., have arrived from Tue
son, Ariz., to enjoy the occasion.
They will spend the weekend in
El Centre.
The other members Of the Couch
family are unable to be present this
time, some being away at school
and others detained by business.
This birthday is always the occa
sion for a big family reunion at the
Couch home.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
Bridge Section
Changes Meeting

Members of the Junior Ten
Thousand club bridge section
whose meetings ordinarily occur
on Thursday evening are advised
that this week the meeting will take
place Monday evening, November
13, at $50 .. m. in the club house.
This change is made due to the
fact that the regular monthly club
meeting takes place Thursday
night.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
FIRST LESSON FOR
ARTS AND CRAFTS

Twelve enthusiastic Ter Thou
Sand club members have already af-
fiiated with the Arts and Crafts
section and others are planning to
be present for the next meeting
tie morning O. Thursday, NCvem-
Der .. 70 be held in the club house.
Mrs. Bertha Judd is acting as
instructor for the group and yes
terday morning the women took
Up the first type Of handicraft, the
weaving Of baskets. Those who at
tended were delighted with their
lesson.
Dues are smaller this year and
every effort is being made to cut
down expenses.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11
CLOTHES CLOSET
IN NEED OF AID

Women who have spare time to
devote to relief work are asked to
help the Children's Clothes closet
in sewing for needy youngsters.
The organization has need OF at
least two women to help in making
clothes to fill an immediate work.
Those interested and willing to aid
are asked to call at headquarters
on Main street between Fifth and
Sixth. The building is open all day
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-11-11

GUILD MEETING

Regular monthly meeting of the
Presbyterian guild will take place
Tuesday November Il, at ! O'Clock
n the church.
Mrs. Howard P Meyers circle
will be in charge OF the luncheon,
members OF the circle including
Mesdames W. J. Clements, Minor
o. Simms, S. Emmitt Allen, Dozier
S. Dawson, J. H. Edgar, Bertha
Judd, A. Lackey and Walter D. Ga
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