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Evening star., 1933-10-22
CURB BPR|CES DROP
IN BRIEF SESSION
AIcohoIs Tumble, but Other
j Issues Hold Within Mod.
crate Bounds.
BY BERNARD S. O'HARA,
A...,o..d prase Einan nrIal Writer


NEW YORK. October 21.-Selling
again fiared up on the Curb Market
after initial steadiness today. Several
sharp drops were recorded in alcohols
and metals, but otherwise losses were
kept in moderate bounds.
Hiram Walker fell 81. points. while
the recently firm National Distillers
new sagged more than 2. Newmont
Mining lost nearly 3, while other metal
shares eased fraction to around point.
General Tire & Rubber and Aluminium
Co. Of America suffered major declines
In light dealings, but Singer Manu-
featuring was up Biz points net on a
few transfers.
Utilities and oils conceded fractions
to a point or So Shares closing point
or more lower included Electric Bond
& Share, American Gas & Electric,
Axton Fisher Gulf Oil, Dow Chemical,
Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Technicolor.
Transfers approximated 1853, 900 shares,
compared with l25.ooo for last Sat-
urday.
Evening star., 1933-10-22
MARKED IMPROVEMENT
REPORTED IN CANADA
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October 21.-Virtually
every index Of general economic activ-
ity in Canada has shown a decided up
ward movement since the beginning Of
the year. although some recession was
witnessed during the late Summer and
early Fall, says the Standard Statistics
Co. of New York, in a bulletin on the
Canadian business situation. which
continues in part:
The Canadian outlook for the re-
mainder of 1888 favors resumption
of the upward trend. in line with the
expected expansion in business volumes
in the United States.
Canadian business activity has fol-
lowed closely the trend in the United
States, although at a more moderate
pace"
Evening star., 1933-10-22

formed by the Fitkin interests in the
Summer of 1929 as an investment trust,
Subsequently the company was used as
medium Of control of public utility
properties. The company acquired the
Pacific Freight Lines Corporation in
April, 1880, but receivers were appoint
ed in February, this year. resulting in a
receivership for United American Uti-
tiles in the following month.
Evening star., 1933-10-22

Dividend rates dollars
payment Pay extra 3Plu Payable in cash or
stock Payab in stock Plus e in stock
Plus lT. in stoek Plus a. Paid this year~no
reeular - 0O- '--S
Evening star., 1933-10-22
INVESTMENT TRUSTS

NEW YORK. October 81 Pq.-Over-the-
counter market:
Quotations as Of close.)
Evening star., 1933-10-22
Chicago Grain

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, October 21.-Renewal of
Government buying of wheat late today
helped TO overcome the effects Of stock
market weakness. and left grain prices
eventually with moderate gains.
Although confirmation was lacking,
reports persisted that the washington
administration was considering plans
for making loans on wheat and corn
Similar to those accorded cotton grow
ers. The Department of Agriculture
estimated the world wheat crop this
wear would be approximately 100000
600 bushels less than was the case last
Evening star., 1933-10-22
N. & W. Orders Rails.

Norfolk & Western Railroad has
placed orders for 10000 tons OF 13l-
pound steel rail divided as follows:
$500 tons to Carnegie Steel Co. and
$500 tons to Bethlehem Steel Corp.
Evening star., 1933-10-22
TRUST COMPANIES.
5sTocTs Sow r:'Sss

The severe market reaction has
brought some stocks to bargain levels.
The October 18th Financial World will
contain a brief analysis Of 5 attractive
stocks under $40 per share. This specu-
Iative group has splendid long pull profit
possibilities. Return this "ad' and 81
for the next four issues of The FisoS.
ciaI World and the latest issue of in.
dependent AppraisaIs of Listed Stocks"
This 52.page manual gives our ratings
and vital data on 1900 listed stocks.
Keeping financially posted is now more
important than ever.
&FNANCLAL WORLD
53.FM Park Plaes. New York
Evening star., 1933-10-22
Buys Chicago Seat.

CHICAGO. October 81 CP.-A MEM
bership on the Chicago Stock Exchange
was posted today for transfer 10
Charles Stuart Jamison of New York
Evening star., 1933-10-22
Baltimore Grain.

Baltimore Grain.
BALTIMORE, october 81 (SpeciaD
Closing grain quotations: Wheat, No
. red Winter garlicky spot domestic
So; october. 8S; November delivery
88s. corn. No. 2 yellow domestic, SEA
81: cob corn, 2.75a3O0 per barrel; oats.
No. white domestic. as to weight and
location, 43a46: No. 3, 42a43: rye, near
by bag lots, 75a80.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
GROUP STUDIES
SACRED MUSIC

Sacred music. particularly that
exemplified by Palestrina, formed
the subject for study at last nights
meeting of the Ten Thousand clubs
Music Section which was held at
the Academy of Music with Mrs.
Elmer Todd as hostess.
Mrs. o. F. Sprinkle gave a brief
review of the life of Palestine and
Of some of his compositions. par
ticularly the Masses written by him
Mrs. j. 3. McNeece and Mrs.
Gerald Dermody presented q two
part Mass in G Minor written by
Bordese, an excellent illustration
TO the sections study.
At the close OF the program,
Mrs. Todd served refreshments.
Members present and guest present
were Mesdames Elmer Todd, E. S.
Surface, Gerald Dermody, Willis
devieW of the life of Palestaina and
Carey, j. B. McNeece, Bruce An
derson, Leo Madden o. F. Sprink-
lie, Ray Edgar, and Edgar J. Har-
grave.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
FINE PROGRAM
PRESENTED FOR
CLUB SECTION

An exceptionally interesting pro-
gram was enjoyed yesterday by
members OF the Ten Thousand
clubs History section who were the
guests of Mrs. Rodney jenkins, SOC
Olive avenue, with Mrs. l. w. Nc
Grew as co-hostess.
Mrs. I. Mayfield gave an inspir-
ing talk on THE Brotherhood of
Man" and Madame Ethel ONeill
delighted her audience with a
group OF vocal solos.
Mrs. p. E. Ryerson presided at
the business session and the mem
bers answered to roll call with a
series OF interesting current events
Tea was served by the hostesSes,
the tea table making an attractive
picture with its centerpiece Of yel-
low flowers
Mrs Harry Moore, Mrs Frank
Taylor, Mrs. Ward McGrew were
section guests while the members
present were Mesdames w. w. APP
pie, r. j. Clevenger. Dan Scott, I.
w. McGrew. P. E. Ryerson, John
F. Waterman, E j. Mack, Rodney
jenkins. o. j. Jennings, A. c. Fin
ney. Ray Edgar. j. H. Edgar, and
the guest artists, Madame O'Neill
and Mrs. Mayfield.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
VI. E. STANDARD
BEARERS RALLY
HELD YESTERDAY

Standard Bearers Of the valley
the Methodist girls missionary or
f. Panization. met last night in
Brawley for n rally and banquet
held in the Methodist church in
that city.
In addition TO the Brawley men,
berS. those from El Centre and
CaleXieo were present. each city
having a large representation to
hear Miss Grace Pepper Smith, one
OF the Pacific Branch Standard
Bearer missionaries who is on fur
Tough from Lahore. India, and
who was the principal speaker last
night
Miss Smith showed a series of
motion pictures of her work in the
Punjab. her talk being illustrated
with native costumes. prayer rugs,
curioS and beautiful Indian prints.
The Ell Centre members. led by
Betty Benton, presented some Or
iginal songs and cheers.
Miss Smith viii speak at the El
Centro Methodist church at IL
o'clock next Sunday morning and
at this time the local Standard
Bearers will sing a special number
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
CLUB MEMBERS
TO BE GUESTS
AT BRIDGE TEA

Designed as a social affair for
club members only, the bridge tea
to be given Thursday afternoon by
the Ten Thousand clubs member
ship committee, is exciting consid-
cradle comment and interest.
The committee members are plan
ming to make it one of the out
standing events Of the spring sea-
son so that members may have an
opportunity of enjoying a SOCIAL
gathering at which they may be-
come better acquainted.
Both auction and contract bridge
games will be featured and hand
some prizes have already been Sc
cured which will be awarded the
winners of both games. At the con-
clugion of the card games the COM
mittee will serve tea.
The affair is invitational and
limited to club members. In order
that the committee may know how
many guests to expect, those who
plan to be present are asked to
make reservations with Mrs. Eliza
beth Embury.
In itself the party is quite an in
novation and is one of several
events which will be planned for
the enjoyment of the club member
ship. Playing will begin at . o'clock
and there will be no admission
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
'BON VOYAGE
TO BE GIVEN
BY STUDENTS

Romance in colorful European
cities is featured in Bon Voyage"
the very modern operetta to be
presented Friday, February "a. in
the Central auditorium.
A well-trained cast selected from
high school and junior college stu
dents has been working several
weeks to insure the success Of the
production. In addition to the fast
moving story of the operetta, there
are several speciality dances, solos,
duets, and a chorus.
Music for Bon Voyage was
written by E. j Gatwood: the lib
retto. by Helen Stillwell. Miss Lu-
ellie Krause is directing the music;
Miss Alberta Patterson, the dram
atics; Miss Nettie Bayley, the
dances; and Mrs. IT. T. Ray, the
art. Alice Waterman and the Cen
tral orchestra will accompany.
Tickets may be purchased from
any member of the cast or at the
door Friday night. The curtain
will rise at 8 o'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Dress Rehearsal
For Hay Fever'
Held Last Night

Dress rehearsal for Hay Fever
Community Players production to
be presented tomorrow at the an
nual Masonic observance of George
Washington's birthday, was held
last night and holds promise of
making the Noel Coward play out
standing among dramas under
taken by the group.
The second performance will be
given Wednesday night at o'clock
at the Wilson school auditorium
and the public is cordially invited.
There will be no admission charge,
the occasion being in the nature
of an open house to increase the
acquaintance of the dramatic or
ganization Hay Fever" is the story
of the eccentric Bliss family and what
happens when unknown to the
others each member of the family
invites a weekend guest to the
country home. The situation in
itself is amusing, and the disre-
gard with which the Bliss family
treats the guests in very entertain
ing.
Including in the cast are such
locally prominent actors as Miss
Mary Kate Stewart, Mrs. Fred
Cross, Mrs. Claribel Reading, Maur-
ice Fox, Russell Lewis, and new
comers to Ell Centro audiences who
have had experience elsewhere are
Mrs. Susie Heyener, Miss Irene
Mccoy, Noel Smith, and Roy Keef-
auYer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
ANNUAL MEET
Of MASONS To
Be HELD HERE

Masons from all sections of the
valley will trek to FL Centre to-
morrow for the twenty second an
nual get-together Tor Masonic
bodies.
El Centro lodge No. 384, F. & A.
M, will be the host lodge and has
made plans for an interesting and
entertaining day with several
amusement events arranged
Registration is scheduled for
Wilson school during the morning
hours. 1t is hoped all valley Ma
sons and all sojourning Masons
will register.
The entertainment for the after
noon will beNa play. Hay Fever, =
to be presented by the Community
Players at 2:30 o'clock. The Noel
Coward production will be offered
under the direction of Miss Norma
Edgar.
All members of the cast are
local residents and they have been
rehearsing for some time in prep
aration for the event tomorrow
afternoon.
A banquet will be served at 6
o'clock in the high school cafeteria
and it is expected large number
will attend
William Rhodes Hervey, past
grand master, will be the principal
speaker at the evening meeting in
the high school auditorium. This
meeting is scheduled to begin at 7
O'clock
The annual get-together is one
of the outstanding events of the
Masonic year and always attracts
Masons from other parts of the
state who avail themselves of the
opportunity to visit old friends and
acquaintances.
John Setwart Ross, past grand
master and former local resident,
will be among those present to-
morrow
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
DINNER PARTY
AT LINGO HOME

Purple and gold decorations
made a lovely setting for the din
ner party given last night by
Mrs. S. Q. Lingo in honor OF
her husbands birthday. the affair
being held at the Lingo residence,
1434 Euclid
Pansies in purple shades and
exquisite yellow jonquils decorated
the rooms and formed the center-
piece for the dining table, which
was lovely with its gold dinner
service and the dainty corsages of
jonquils and pansies which marked
the women's places, the men re-
ceiving attractive boutonnieres.
Feature of the delicious dinner
was the handsome birthday cake
decorated with yellow candles.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Child Guidance
Program Theme
At p. E. O. Meet

Child welfare and guidance work
was the general theme for the pro-
gram given yesterday for Chapter
AV p. E. O.. members meeting at
the home of Mrs. Roy E. BreedloVe
near Heber. with Mrs. o. G.. Horne
as co-hostess.
Miss Josephine Graham, deputy
county probation officer, and Miss
Armytis Ritchie, member of the
states travelling psychological
clinic. were the speakers presented
by Mrs. Warren Currier who spon-
sored the program.
Miss Graham spoke of the work
of the probation officer and Miss
Ritchie of her work in child guild
ance which aids the child in maxi
ing the necessary adjustments to a
we'll balanced life.
Both gave extremely interesting
talks illustrated with a number of
cases in their experience and many
discussions and questions were ask
ed by chapter members.
Preceding the business meeting
and program was the tempting
luncheon served by Mrs. Horne and
Mrs. Breedlove. The house was
beautifully decorated with bouquets
of lovely African daisies.
Mrs. Mary Johnston was a lunch
con guest and members present in
Guided Mesdames j. D. Adams, Roy
E. Breedlove, c. j. Bradshaw. Har-
old S. Burnham, w. j. Clements,
Warren Currier, w. S. Fawcett.
Leroy Holt, o. G.. Horne, Harry
Horton, L. c. House, J. D. Huston,
Forrest E. Kutz, Henry L. Loud,
F. H. McIver, Howard P. Meyer,
Don Rex, Vaughn N Thompson
Jessie Sargent.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

DE B 4 TES A T
HIGH SCHOOL

Championship debates between
Holtville and El Centre will take
place tonight and if Central high
school is successful, the local
school will be awarded the county
championship.
The debates will be on the sub
ject of compulsory unemployment
insurance and Centrars affirma-
tive team will debate in the local
high school while the negative
team will go to Holtville.
The public is invited to attend
the debate at o'clock in the local
high school for not only will there
be a lively discussion on timely
question but the support Of resi-
dents will mean a great deal to the
debaters.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
ElkS Announce
Bridge Dinner

Second event in the annual
bridge tournament sponsored by
the local Elks lodge will take place
en- Thursday of this week, Febru-
airy %, in the local lodge rooms,
As usual, the bridge party will
be preceded by . dinner served at
7 O'Clock, and this time the kitchen
mechanics are planning a chicken
dinner and all that goes with it.
Merchandise prizes will be award
ed the winners of the card game
and at the end of the tournament,
grand prizes for the season will
pe offered
In order that the kitchen me-
chanics may know how many to
expect, those planning TO attend
are asked to telephone reservations
10 the lodge rooms at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Churches
Schools
Home Departments
To Haze Series OF
District Meetings

Farm home department women
are looking forward to another
series OF district meetings similar
to those held last week. Miss Halle
Flack, extension specialist in child
guidance and parent education, is
in the valley to conduct a series
of meetings on developing and
guiding the appetites of young
children.
The first meeting took place to-
day when members of EaStside-
Sunset and Alamo-Verde home de-
partments met with Miss Fiack
and Miss Florence Glenn, home
demonstration agent.
Thursday Mt. Signal. Seeley-
Westside, McC a b. Eucalyptus,
ose-Mesquite and the FL Centre
group will meet at the j. C. Stew
art home. which is a change IN
meeting place.
In the morning the departments
will hold their business meetings
and at noon pot-luck luncheon
will be featured In the afternoon
the joint group will hear Miss
Flack's discussion.
Friday at 1:30 O'Clock in the
Brawley Methodist church, Mag
nolia- Mulberry and Spruce-West-
morland departments will meet.
Saturday, February 25, at 10
o'clock, in the farm advisors Of
flee at the court house, county
chairmen and All club leaders will
meet for a dual purpose. They will
complete plans for fair exhibits
and Miss Flack will outline a pro-
gram of child development
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
School Children
VIII Broadcast

In celebration of Washington
birthday, February %, the fourth
grade children of Harding school
will be heard over KxO tomorrow
at 4:30 p. m.
At this time they will sing Faith
er of the Land We Love" a song
sent them by Congressman Phil D.
Swing. El Centrans are invited to
hear them at this hour
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
BRIDGE CLUB
HAS MEETING

Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Thatcher, 629
Vine avenue, were hosts last night
to their bridge club, the members
gathering at the Thatcher home
tor dinner and an evening of cards.
Mrs. Frank Richmond and Dale
Ramsey won high scores; Mrs.
Thatcher and Mr.. Richmond, Sec
ond, and Mrs. E w. Ferris and Mr.
Thatcher, third.
Mrs. Percie Thacker, c. E. Pitzer
and Dale Ramsey were guests OF
the club, while the members pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Richmond,
Mr.. and Mrs. E W.. Ferris, Mr.
and Mrs. John zurcher, Mrs. W.
A. Tondro and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
PEROTlaL
PnPACPnpAT

Presbyterians, who are planning
to attend the banquet of the Pro-
testant churches at the Baptist
church on Thursday night. are re-
ouested to call Mrs Howard p.
Meyer, telephone 215, and confer
with her as to the food they will
contribute to the meal. It is re-
quested that this be done at once.
Members of the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs drama section are
asked TO meet tonight at . 7:30
o'clock at the club house for their
regular business meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Holt OF
Los Angeles with Joan and jose
phine Joyce Holt spent the week
end visiting Mr.. Holt's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Leroy Holt of this city.
Mrs. Holt and the children plan
to remain several days in the val
ley Mr.. Holt returned to Los An
geles on Monday.
Present Day club members will
meet Saturday evening. February
25, at 7 O'Clock, at the Mont J.
Reid residence, 436 Sandalwood
Drive. Mr. and Mrs. w, C. Costello
will be co-hosts and the program
will be given by P. A, Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kenyon are
leaving tonight for Los Angeles
where they will attend a conference
of swimming pool proprietors.
Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Porter
will spend the day in San Diego to-
to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don
Dovey, former Ell Centre residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

You remember Job, who lived in
the land OF Uz and eschewed evil,
and had seven sons, three daugh-
ters, three thousand camels and
five hundred she asses Then Sat-
an came along and smote every
thing, I guess, because first thing
we know, everybody is wearing
sackcloth. So now, with every
thing smitten to ashes, economic
ally, the British Fashions and Fab
RIGS bureau is sponsoring eye-ap-
pealing wooisack cloths and wool
linens for spring. They are BEAU
tifully soft, featherweight mater
ials, and the Weaves are copied
from coarse and fine linens.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Sunday School.
Cabinet Meets

Members OF the State Street
Christian church Sunday school
cabinet met last night at the home
of the superintendent, j. P. Sween-
ey, 375 He'll avenue.
Enthusiastic reports were given
and it was planned to create fur
ther interest in the work by means
of a contest to be announced later
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
HELP FOR TIRED WIVES
Take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Cornpound

Wives Get tired during these hard
times. They are the ones who must bear
the burdens of the family. When the
must struggle along and make the best
Of things.
II you are tired -. worn out
neryous. try Lydia z. Pinkham's Ve2eta-
bic Compound. What you need is q tonic
chat will give you the strength 60 carry
On.
90 out of every 100 women who report
10 us say that they are benefited by this
medicine. Buy . bottle from your Drug
sist today and watch the results.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
NO FIGHTS THIS WEEK

Due to the firemen's ball, which
is scheduled for Friday night, there
will be no boxing bouts at the I'M
perial Valley Athletic club this
week, the management announced
today.
The club is lining up a card to
be shown at the arena the follow
ing week.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Only Luckies have such
character. such mildneSs

Character" - the character of
Luckies' fine golden brown
tobacco. In the Southland, in
Virginia, in Georgia, in North
Carolina, in South Carolina, in
Kentucky, they know that only
the finest, most carefully selected
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
;i:s, s:;:, OF Interest to Women
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Band practice, 7;45, court house.
o. E. 5. party, S, Imperial
Masonic Temple.
Debates, s. high school.
Junicr drama section, 80,
10000 club.
Noodmen of the World, s.
Moose hall.
Phi Chi, :. Barbara Worth.
|. o. o. L. No. 397. 8. 532
Main.
/. V. Comnlandery No. 81, s:30.
Masonic Temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, W. $. of
J.. s. Masonic Temple.
Troop :. B. $. n. 1880. E1ks.
Troop ). b. :. A.. 5:30. Seeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
TOMORROW

Junior chamber of commerce.
6:30. Barbara Worth.
Chamber OF commerce lunch
e0n, Barbara Worth.
Auditors and tax collectors con-
yention, $3.50, Barbara Worth.
Ladies day, golf club.
Masonic get-together. ?. Wilson
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Y|'Wllbat6e[

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight and "Wednesday;
not much change in temperature;
gentle to moderate north to north
west winds.
LOCAL WEATHER
Maximum yesterday ........................73
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21
Ladies Day At
Club WednesddY

Ladies day at the Barbara Worth
golf club will be featured this week
by the attendance OF special guests,
the women who are in the valley
for the auditors and tax collectors
convention.
They have been invited to join
the club women and their friends
in golf games in the morning,
luncheon at 1890, and contract
and auction bridge in the after
noon.
Mrs Allen P. Nuffer and her
committee are in charge of the
luncheon for the day and reser-
vations should be made with Mrs.
Nuffer
Mrs. Doyey and Mrs. Porter are
sisters
Mrs. George Thing of San Diego,
formerly a valley resident. was
visitor in Ell Centro yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

WHEN you're out looking for bargains,
don't miss Canada Dry Ginger Ale!
For SO fine is the taste, so zestful the
sparkle of this fine old beverage, ii would
be remarkable value at any price. But
the fact really is that Canada Dry = The
Champagne of Ginger Ales now costs
no more than most ordinary ginger ales.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

tobaccos are chosen for Lucky
Strike. And because these choice
tobaccos are Toasted" purified
by Luckies' exclusive process
Luckies are made truly mild. For
these two reasons - Character
and Mildness -" "Luckies Please!"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

All the life :. all the charm =. all the
tang of Canada Dry -. are yours to enjoy
at no extra cost. The finest of all ginger
ales is now one of the least expensive.
Order ii by the bottle or, if you prefer,
by the carton. And enjoy real ginger ale!
cos
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kenyon are
leaving tonight for Los Angeles
where they will attend a conference
of swimming pool proprietors.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs William C. Porter
will spend the day in San Diego to-
morrow to visit Mr. and Mrs. Don
Dovey, former Ell Centre residents.