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Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
FIRST VESPER MUSICALE MEETS
WITH ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION

The program was an interesting
one, well chosen and well perform
ed. and the young pianists are to be
congratulated on their work.
Emile Mitzloff Furnish is rela-
lively a new conner TO valley audi
ences, but her lovely voice and fin
ished manner Of singing are winning
her many friends. Sne sang two
groups Sunday which met with en-
thusiaStic applause.
The program opened with Tran
scription' fAscherJ, played by Mar
garet Britain, followed by a song
by Mrs. Furnish. Betty Surface play
ed Debussy's Reflections on Wa
ter" after which Kathryn Surface
was heard in Lotus Land by Cy-
ril Scott. Mrs. Furnish's second
group followed and the program was
brought TO a close by Mendclssohns
prelude in E. played by Fred ia
cobsen.
Patronesses included Mcsdames
Harry Horton, John d. Keyc, Earle
G.. Davis, Frank Beyschlag. Miss
Margaret EIDE and Mis- Irene Nc
Coy of FL Centre; Mrs. Dean Rich
mond of HoltVille, Miss Lillian Tur-
ner Of BraWley, Miss Louise Speiss OF
Calexico and Miss Eleanor Clarke OF
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
THOMPSON GIVES THANKS FOR
ASSISTANCE To HOLTV|LLE

press this feeling to your chamber
of commerce and particularly those
who helped in serving, in entertain
ing and generally making a success
of the affair"
Hays stated today that he was
sure those who worked with Mr.
Thompson were glad to have had a
part in making the celebration a
success and he mentioned the praise
that has been heard on all sides
for the efficient way in which
Holtville handled the tremendous
crowd which participated in the
celebration. while other COM
munities cooperated with Holtville
as much as possible" stated Hays
the credit for the success of the
affair is largely due to the citizens
of Holtville for the efficient man.
ner in which they prepared the
barbecue and fed this crowd OF
thousands. The whole affair was
certainly a success and Holtville
has again lived up to its long
established reputation for fine cook
ing and sincere hospitality"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30

In a letter to the Ell Centro
Chamber of Commerce F.. Roy
Thompson, president of the AS
sociated Chambers of Commerce
of Imperial count, has asked that
organization to publicity thank
those men and firms which assist
ed particularly in making the ALL
American Canal program at Holt
vile last Wednesday night a sue
cess. Thompson, in his letter, espec-
tally expressed his thanks to the
Ell Centro band, the members of the
American Legion Drum and Bugle
corps, w. H. Tyler, Jr., Cox Bros,
the Pacific Greyhound Lines and
to the state traffic department
and Rodney Clarke, undersheriff.
Thompson stated in his letter to
Manager Hays, 1T is a fine feeling
1 have when l work shoulder to
shoulder with fellows like you
and that efficient bunch from FL
Centre. You must have a pretty
fair idea of how we felt late Tues
day afternoon when we realized the
size and magnitude of the under
taking that must become an act
uality within "a hours. The fact
that it did become an actuality
is due to the splendid cooperation
we received and for the associated
chambers and for myself personally
1 thank you, and ask that you eX-
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
Mare To Talk
On Sales Tax

Merchants of Ell Centro who de-
sire further information concern
ing the state sales tax will have
an opportunity to get additional
details and to ask any specific
questions they may wish at the Ell
Centre Chamber of Commerce
luncheon on Wednesday of this
week, VIXEN Louis c. Marie, sales
tax administrator for this district
with headquarters in San Diego
will be the speaker.
Although much information has
been printed on the matter of the
sales tax and a local office is main
tanned for the convenience of the
public, businessmen have had little
opportunity to get direct informa-
ton on the sales tax as it relates
to the state as a whole. 1t is these
matters that Marie will touch or
in lis talk Wednesday, as we'll as
to briefly describe the results so fan
of the state sales lax program ano
the changes in other methods OF
taxation which it has effected.
In addition to a talk on the sub
ject of the state sales tax, Marie
will answer any questions and loca
businessmen are urged by w. H
Tyler Jr., president of the Ell Cen
tro chamber, to attend this meeting
which has been arranged particu-
larly for their convenience. Lunch
con will be served at noon at The
Hotel Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
Society
Clubs

Tomorrow evening will usher in
another of the famous Junior
chamber of commerce Halloween
Frolics, already established as out
standing social institutions Of the
city.
Halloween could not be celebrat-
ed in proper fashion without this
affair which officially opens the
fan social season and which this
year promises to be a banner cele-
bration.
Beginning at 9 O'Clock Tuesday
evening, Halloween. the Barbara
Worth hotel Will be the scene Of
a gay and brilliant celebration
Decorations and entertainment will
surpass those of previous years.
and the committee in charge IS
keeping the details a deep, dark
secret so that they may be
complete surprise.
The hotel chef has planned a
tempting supper which will be serv-
ed at 11:30, the program num-
bers beginning at 1890 and oc-
curing during the dance inter
missions.
An eight piece orchestra. the
best obtainable, will supply the
music for dancing, and all sorts OF
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30

An innovation meeting with I'M
mediate approval not only from FL
Centrans but from music lovers
throughout the valley, the first Sun
day vesper musical TO be sponsored
by the Women's University club, was
attended by a large group Of en-
thusiastic valley residents.
The concert took place Sunday
afternoon On the mezzanine floor OIL
the Barbara Worth hotel and was
the first Of series to be given this
season. Various music studios Of the
valley will present their students,
the series thus providing an oppor-
tunity for additions. In addition,
guest artists viii be presented from
time to time.
This first concert was given un-
der the auspices Of the Academy Of
Music of FL Centre Mrs. j. d. Hus-
ton. president of the club, present.
ed Elmer A. Todd Of the studio, who
introduced each student giving
something Of the background Of the
pupils and something concerning
the selection to be played
Emile Mitzloff Furnish, talented
soprano, was presented by Estelie
Livingston Of the Academy faculty,
Mrs. Livingston playing the piano
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
FINE REPORT OF
AUXILIARY MEET
HELD YESTERDAY

Imperial Valley was we'll repre-
sented at the Sunday meeting of
the twenty-second district of the
American Legion Auxiliary held in
the La Mesa school yesterday
Nellie Fitzpatrick of La Jolla,
district president, presided over the
business meeting which featured
discussion by committee chairmen
in regard to this years work. Out
Of - district chairman, II were
present making fine record. In
addition to the above, a number of
department committee chairmen
We're present and introduced to the
assembly, making brief remarks.
Among the distinguished mem
berS in attendance was Ada Smith.
fifth area president: also Ethel
Marsh, department yice-president
and membership chairman who
gave a fine talk. A report on the
recent Chicago convention was
given by Bernice KeyeS of San
Diego, past department president
and past national defense chair
man.
A quilt was on display which is
being made for Louise Waibel,
Junior past district president, and
which bears the names of many
Of the district members.
At noon members of the La Mesa
unit served luncheon in the Vete-
rams hall in that city.
Valley members present included
Mrs. Charles JobeS, president of
Boyee Aten unit, Mrs. Fannie
Kuhn, past unit president and dis
trict poppy chairman at present;
Mrs. Hazel Sheely, junior past fifth
area president Mrs. Florence
Richards Of Holtville, present dis
trlct vice-president and Mrs. Grace
Ware OF Calipatria, junior past dis
trict president.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
TO CONTINUE
BABY CLINICS

Continuance Of the baby clinics
which have been conducted Tor the
past four years for children OF pre-
school age who come under the
work Of the Americanization depart
ment of Central Union high school,
is announced by Mrs. Bertha Judd,
teacher.
The first clinic will be held in the
Americanization cottage on the East
Side on Friday. November 3. Young
sters and babies Of pre-school age
will be weighed and measured, CIV
en- instruction in regard 10 diet. and
minor ailments will be treated. Last
year local physicians gave their ser
vices for treatment Of cases.
Those who Will assist in the work
are: Mrs. R. c. Clemons, R. N; Mrs.
Frank G. Beyschlag, dietitian; Mrs.
Leo Madden. head OF the Ten Thou
sand clubs Americanization COM
mittee, and Mrs. c. c. jenkins,
member Of that committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
LEONARD CAREY
HOST AT PARTY

Greeted at the door by ghost
with blazing eyes and tongue OF
fire. those young people who were
guests at the Halloween party Civ
en- Saturday night by Leonard Gar
ey. experienced a gay evening full OF
the typical Halloween thrills.
The party took place at the w. d.
Carey residence, 583 Brighton ave-
nue.. the guests coming in costumes
and wearing masks. The house was
gaily decorated with streamers and
symbolical Halloween figures.
Fortune telling and dancing were
some of the amusementS provided
for the entertainment of the guests
and at late hour, masks were re-
moved Refreshments were served
on the front porch and those assist
ing the young host were Miss Louise
Stewart and Miss Mary Baker.
Guests were the Misses Helen
DOwd. Helen Stewart. KAY Clements.
FRANKIE Nell Birkhauser; Messrs.
Dan Judd, Stanley Ryerson, Rex
Richards, David Roberts, Howard
Hatch and the host, Leonard Carey.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
|. V. HARDWARE
COMPANY HOST
TO PIONEERS S

Over 1000 friends visited TIE I'm
perial Valley Hardware company
Saturday night, when officers and
employees of the company were
hosts at an all-day celebration in
honor of the company'S twenty
fifth anniversary.
Carnations were distributed to
all women visitors during the day
and evening and over $500 balloons
were given out to juvenile visitors
to "Toyland.'
During the evening the company
held a reception for Imperial VAL
ley pioneers. over 300 being regis
tered, the oldest in point of years
here being A. B. Derrick, who first
came to the valley in 1893 and who
has lived here most of the time
since the first water reached the
valley.
Howard P. Meyer, president of
the firm, paid a tribute to the pio-
neers who have transformed what
was a desert into Americas winter
garden and expressed his thanks
for the presence of so many who
came to express good wishes to a
pioneer company.
H. A. Hastain, president of the
Imperial Valley Pioneers, respond
ed and recounted numerous in
stances in which the company had
taken a leading part in Imperial
Valley activities.
Souvenirs of the occasion were
given to all pioneers who registered
handsome silver jelly servers.
They're fine for eating peas, one
pioneer said, and 1 reckon they'd
hold about IT normal size peas. I'm
going to try it out
Officers and directors of the COM
pany were presented to the pioneers
by President Meyer.
Music by a six-piece orchestra
was enjoyed during the informal
reception which followed the pro-
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
JUNIOR CLUB
GROUPS MEET

Three Junior Ten Thousand club
g1oups will hold meetings tonight as
follows:
The social committee will meet at
7:30 o'clock with Mrs. Paul Shaw,
780 Brighton avenue. Plans for Jne
dance November 25 will be discussed
as we'll as other details.
Also at 7:30 o'clock tonight the
Social Welfare section and all club
members interested in that type OF
work will meet with Miss Anna Nc
Manus, Sixth and Wensley. The
years work will be outlined and i'm
pCrtant business discussed.
The Sports section will meet from
$50 to $50 p. m. today at the high
school gymnasium.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
DRIVER HITS
POLICE AUTO

When Victor Gotta is tempted to
indulge in reckless driving again
after a Is day sentence in the
county jail-he will be more choosy
regarding cars to bump into. Yes
terday morning at 1:20 O'Clock be
backed away from the curb and
smack-right into the police patrol.
Slightly under the influence of
80 brew, he and his companion
were brought into headquarters
and Gotta was booked on the reck-
less driving charge. This morning
the court assessed him $50 with
the alternative of 25 days in Jail.
Phillip Pago, t. j. Henry and
Mesande Melande we're given SEN
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
GYPSY CARNIVAL
AT ATEN RANCH

Nankoakaga Camp Fire group
celebrated Halloween with a gay
Gypsy Carnival at the Ira Aten
ranch Saturday evening, the girls
being dressed in the picturesque
gypsy attire.
Nancy Lee McCaslin, Rita Fab
ares, and Bonnie Wilson were
awarded the prizes for the best
costumes.
Supper was cooked out of doors
IN true gypsy fashion and the
remainder OF the evening was spent
in games. in the singing of Camp
Fire songs and in toasting marsh
malloWs.
Members present were Nancy
Lee McCaslin, Rita Fabares, Bon
ME Wilson, Betty Lemons, Betty
Reid. Ellen Marie Gianola, Helen
Stewart, Shirley Schoenburg, Mary
Ann Riddle, Ruth McClimans,
Evelyn Shannon, Shirley Cornett,
Jean Munson and Janet Reid.
Guests were Dorothy McClimans,
Mrs. c. V. Munson, Mrs. Sam
Schoenburg, Mrs. Fabares, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Jobes, Mr.. and Mrs.
II. K. McClemons and Ira Aten.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
OF Interest to Women
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FROLIC TO
TAKE PLACE TOMORROW MIGHT

unique and attractive favors have
been secured.
Those who prefer bridge. will find
tables arranged on the mezzanine
floor and the winners of the card
game will receive prizes for their
skill.
A few reservations are open and
may be obtained either at the
hotel or from members Of the or
ganization.
H. Lee Landerman is general
chairman OF the FrolIc committee
which is composed Of Bob Marshall.
Ray Jenner. John Wells. Albert
DeNore. Victor Hetzel
Ray Jenner and Albert DeVore
are in charge If ticket sales. John
Wells. Russell Lewis and Louis 3.
McManus form the decorations
committee, while Bob Marshall and
John Wells are responsible for the
attractive favorS. Landerman. Cal
Rector and Albert DeVore secured
the music and entertainment num-
bers have been arranged by Victor
Hetzel Lee Landerman and Albert
DeVore.
J. c. officers include: Cal Rector.
president; Il. Lee Landerman. first
vice president. Bob Marshall. sec
ond vice-president, Bob Allen. Sec
retary. and Les Wilson. treasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
.FROHLY HOME
SCENE OF GAY
CLUB PARTY

Halloween was celebrated in true
fashion Saturday night by mem
berS of the W w. and w. c. club
who met at the John Frohly home
on South Eighth street for a gay
party.
The house was decorated IN keep
ing with the affair and as the
members arrived they were greeted
by an array Of ghosts and a weird
witch, these personages adding to
the Spooky atmosphere caused by
the dim lighting and the decora-
tionS. All sorts OF the fayorite Hall
oween games we're enjoyed, bobbing
for apples, climbing up dimly
lighted stairs to a mysterious and
ghOstly rendezvous while a cool
current Of air, caused chills to run
down the backs of the enterpriSing
climbers.
A witch den was another feature,
presided over by the witch who
greeted the guests at the door and
who told amazing fortunes for all
the group.
Late in the evening refreshments
were served by Mrs. Frohly VINO
was assisted by Mrs. Seth Grimes,
Mrs. Elmer Forester. Mrs. Evan
T. HeweS, Mrs. Earl V. c. North
rod. Mrs. Northrop was the witch
and the other women proved to be
the mysterious ghosts
Those present were the Misses
Doris Gibson, Helen Owens, Thelma
House. Dorothy Paine, Josephine
Hamilton. Earle Northrop, Leota
Derrick, Virginia Bromley, Loretta
Pierce, Arlie Derrick, IneZ Derrick,
Dorothy Hum, Mildred Frohly;
AIessrs. Bob Smith. Elmer House,
Monroe Pritchard, Carl Landerman,
Lynn Derrick, Hobart Derrick, Gill
bert House, Walter Gum, Bob
Landerman, Jack Morgan, Evan
Derrick, Dale Taylor, Harold Gum.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
MISS FOSTER TO
SPEAK TUESDAY Y

Women interested in hearing Miss
Rhoda Foster, regional Y. w. G. A.
secretary for the Pacific coast, speak
tomorrow afternoon at the meeting
of the county Y. w. c. A. board, are
extended a cordial invitation to do
so.
The address will be preceded by q
luncheon served at 1890 in the TO-
600 club and this is also open to
visitors upon payment of a small
charge. Reservations may be made
with Mrs. A. C. Finney or Mrs. H. G..
Jones.
The board will meet at 1880 a. m.
for a business meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
CLOTHES CLOSET
MAKES REQUEST

A second sewing machine is bad
ly needed by the Children's Clothes
closet and anyone having an avail
able one to offer is asked to notify
the organization.
Shoes, numbering in size from D
upward, are also needed and the
Clothes closet will also appreciate
donations of clothing, The office
is located on Main between Fifth
ard Sixth and if it should be closed,
donations may be left at Tyler Bros.
insurance agency.
Members of the organization are
occupied with supplying needed
clothing to destitute school chill
dren.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
BRIDGE DINNER.
RECENT EVENT

Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Gavin pre-
sided at a smart dinner party given
at their home, SIT Len Rey avenue
on Saturday evening.
Halloween decorations were used
effectively throughout covers at
the prettily appointed tables being
laid for Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nuffer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Connolly, Mr..
and Mrs. George Kennedy, Mrs.
Winifred MacIvor, Mrs. Clara
teustal Of San Diego, Miss Eudora
Jones, Miss Velma Holmburg, Mark
Washburn, Henry Swanson, Edgar
Nance, Jr, r. I. French and the
hosts.
Bridge was enjoyed later in the
evening, Mrs Connolly and Mr..
Washburn winning the prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

A firm famous for its dress shields
decided to break from the old tradi-
tions and make a shield large
enough for a rain cape. They called
them Hollywood or something equal
ly hot for bait, and promptly threw
them about the shoulders Of the
Worlds fair crowds whenever the
elements failed to cooperate with
the ticket taker. Tons of these rain
shields are selling in New York now
in notion departments at "a cents
per copy, and they really aren't q
bad means at all of defying mild at
tacks of the weathers hypocrisy. OF
light rubber like bathing cap, they
wad into a small nothing when the
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
PAST OFFICERS
ENJOY SESSION

Members Of the Past Matrons' and
Patrons association, Order of the
Eastern Star, were guests Saturday
evening of the Holtville members,
meeting in the Masonic temple in
that city for dinner and an evening
CT cards.
Mrs. Philip Judd Of El Centre and
S. p Duren of BraWley won the
prizes for hig.l scores al the con-
clusion of the game
Ell Centrans present were Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Reynolds, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. N. d. Hatch, MeSdames U. l..
Martin, T. c. Lanier, A. N. Bucklin,
C. Fl. DuSold, Philip Judd and Mr.
w. d. Carey.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
PERCOlAL.
PARAGRAPH

Among the FL CenTans who at
tended the l. S. C.-Cahfornia game
Saturday in the Berkeley stadium,
was Mrs. Ross T. HickcoX, who. ac-
companied by Mrs. Mary Tappaan
OF Les Angeles is enjoying a trip in
the northern part of the state
Henry l. Loud, who was called to
San Francisco on business hoped to
attend the game a-so.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Asher have re-
turned from a Weekend visit in
Claremont.
A number Of football enthusiasts
gathered Saturday afternoon with
Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Andrews at
the Tamarack ranch where they
heard the radio broadcast of the
U. Gu. S. c.. game In the group
were Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt, Mr.
and Mrs. Earle C. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. George F. Kennedy, Mr, and
Mis-. j. D. Huston.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. O'Brien OF
Guadalupe, former residents OF this
city, after spending Sunday at Oak
wilde with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank F.
Anderson, motored to Ell Cenlro
with Mr.. and Mrs. Harold A. Burn
ham, spending the night in this city.
They returned this morning to Qua
dalupe.
Miss Marjorie Moore, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. u. r Moore and
tJhn Couch, son of MI and Mrs. R.
E. Couch, are among the college stu
dents who spent the weekend in L
Centro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest r. Utley, OF
Les Angeles, former residents of this
city. spent the weekend in FL Cen
tro. being registered at the Barbara
T. Worth hotel.
Meeting of the valley ct 40 has
been called for Wednesday evening,
November l, at o'clock, at the
home Of Mrs. Dot Munson, Holt
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall B. Perkins
have returned from a weekend III
Los Angeles.
Women interested in forming q
women's chorus are asked to meet
tonight at 8 o'clock with Madame
Ethel Virgin O'Neil at the Marie R.
! Jenkins studio, $50 Olive avenue.
Those who plan to attend the
first bridge luncheon in the annual
/ tournament sponsored by the Wo-
mems Ten Thousand club are asked
to make reservations either with
Mrs. S. P. Williams, telephone l58, or
with Mrs. Dorsey WhitelaW, tele-
phone 281. This is open to all in
/ terested in the affair, whether club
/ members or not.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
Reciprocity Day Is
Postponed A Week

P. E. O. Reciprocity day, sched-
uled for November 8, has been post
poned TO November 15, SO that it will
not interfere with the meeting OF
the Imperial County Federation of
Women's clubs to be held in Calex-
leo On that date, when Miss jose
phine Seaman, state president, will
speak.
Chapter CIV, P. E. o., will be hos
tess chapter and the meeting will
be held in the Ten Thousand club
house. Further announcement will
be made later but the chapter wish
es to extend, through The Press, an
invitation to all unaffiliated p. E.
O.'s to attend this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
Masquerade Given
By Two Hostesses

Witches and ghosts and other
traditional figures met Saturday
night at the Howard P Meyer
home, sis Wensley avenue for q
masquerade dance given by Miss
Margaret Loud, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry L. Loud, and Miss
Elizabeth Meyer, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard P Meyer
The house was gaily decorated
in keeping with the Halloween
holiday and speciality and prize
dances carried out this same theme.
Miss Lucille BeynOn and Horace
Simms and Miss Mary Louise Burke
and Percie Thacker, Jr., were the
winners of the prize dances
A midnight supper was served
by Mrs. Loud and Mrs. Meyer to
the 60 guests present.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
OLD-TIME DANCE
NEXT THURSDAY

Last seasons old time dances
sponsored by the United Spanish
War Veterans and Auxiliary were
highly popular affairs and the news
that another of these dances is to
be given tins week will prove Of in
terest to many.
The dance will take place Thurs
day night, November 2, at $50 o.
clock in the Veterans Memorial hall
and the public is given a cordial in
vItation to attend.
Good music will be featured and
old time dances viii alternate with
fox trots and waltzes so that every
one may be suited.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
GOLF CLUB TO
SPONSOR DANCE

First Of a series of dances to be
sponsored by the Barbara Worth
country club will take place Satur-
Gay evening, November 4, according
TO announcement made today
This will be one of a series Of def
initely scheduled affairs planned for
the enjoyment Of members and then
friends and 10 be given under the
auspices Of the social committee OF
the Women's auxiliary.
Good music and a good time are
assured and many members are al
ready planning TO attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-10-30
TO FORM NEW
BRIDGE GROUT

Members of the Junior Ten Thou
sand club who have not affiliated
with any bridge section but VINO
would be interested in forming a
group, are asked to meet Wednesday
evening, November | at 7:30 o'clock
at the club house.
Two classes are already in pro-
gress, one being held Wednesday
and the other, Thursday evenings.