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Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
MRS. COULTER
HOSTESS AT
LINEN SHOWER

Bon voyage party for Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Bennett, Jr., who left
this morning for Eugene, Ore, was
given last night by Mrs. Tom Coul-
ter, the affair being in the form
of a linen shower held at the First
Baptist church.
A pink and white color scheme
was carried out in the decorations
ard in the refreshments served at
the end of the evening after the
series of amusing games was COM
pleted A wedding cake adorned
with a tiny bride and groom was
3 special feature of the menu.
The guests of honor received a
number Of beautiful and useful
gifts from their friends.
Those present were Mesdames E.
L. Bennett, Arthur Paris, Carl
Bennett. c. c. Harwood, George
Williams, Y. E. Butterworth, Harold
Mateska, Milton Benton, Cole; the
Misses Rosemary Daniel, Allyne
Pyle, Marjorie Lou Reams, Doro-
thy Corkhill, Kathryn Jones, Lu-
uile Coulter, Marjorie Coulter, Bet
ty Benton. Ella williams; Messrs.
Vic Newfield, Irwin Kroeker, Ar
thur Paris, Kenneth Hatch, Cole,
Paul Rice, Arthur Newfield, Robert
Hartzeu. Rev. c. c. Harwood, the
guests Of honor, Mr.. and Mrs. Les
lie Bennett, Jr., and the hostess,
Mrs. Tom Coulter.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
NEW OFFICERS
FOR ENTIRE NOS

William Bennington, jr.. of CAL
exico was elected president of the
Entire Nos club at the meeting of
the newly elected board of directors
which took place last night at the
William Ohmstede residence, $40
He'll avenue Bennington succeeds
Ohmstede as president of the club.
According to the club rules, the
new directors meet shortly after
election and cloCsc their own Off
GERS. Clair c. Burke is the new
president, Steve Harris is the
new treasurer, and Mrs. Leslie Har-
rington, the secretary.
Members of the board of directors
are Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Schenimar,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartholomew,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l.. Brockman OF
Calexico, Mrs. Bennington, Mrs.
Burke, Mrs. Harris and Leslie Har-
rington.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

On the last West Indies cruise,
about 200 women disembarked from
the Kungsholn to see the sights Of
--rinjciad and 40 Of them returned
tt the liner with new white linen
n!sss jackets.
The Trinidad tailors can run up
one of these monkey jackets quick
er than scat, niclling the men $500
and the women a little more. A lot
of evening dresses are likely to be
murky after a tough winter, and a
linen, or pique Jacket, is quick
gloom dispeller. They probably les
en- the hazard connected with deck
exposure too, although to date the
Swedish statisticians have submit
ted no records to this effect.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Shriners Gather I
IN CdIeTico For
Bag Celebration

San Diego Shriners and their
guests began to arrive in the valley
this morning in preparation for the
festivities today in Calexico when
Imperial Valley and San Diego
members of the order join in
friendly get-tog- gether.
Beginning with colorful parade
held at 4:30 this afternoon, Shrin-
ers will end the celebration with a
banquet at 7 o'clock tonight in
the De ANA hotel, Calexico. The
parade was to be followed by con-
cert given by the famous Shrine
band. The Shrine patrol and the
well known Al Bahr glee club are
being featured as well.
After the dinner at the De ANA,
the evening will be spent either in
dancing and the committee on hos
wishes of the guests. A fine Or
chestra has been secured for the
dancing an dthe committee on hos
pitality has obtained attractive
prizes for the winners of the card
game.
El Centro Shriners, their ladies
and guests are planning to attend
the banquet in full force, the af-
fair promising to be one of the
largest and most enjoyable in the
history of the Shrine.
w. A. Tondro, president of the
Imperial Valley Shrine club, in
vites all Shriners to attend this af-
fair. Each member is privileged to
ask one couple outside the organ
ization.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
PRETTY BRIDGE
TEA IS EVENT
OF YESTERDAY

Another of the delightful bridge
teas at which Mrs. F. D. Jacobs
has entertained her friends this
spring, took place yesterday after
noon at the Jacobs residence, SOB
Wensley avenue.
A bowl of beautiful roses made a
lovely centerpiece for the charming
ly appointed table while spring
flowers were arranged effectively
about the rooms. Tea was served
during the afternoon.
Mrs. j. L. Davis won the high
score prize for auction, Mrs. John
T. Rice, that for contract, while
the low score contract prize went
to Mrs. c. S. Thatcher.
Guests included Mesdames John
T. Rice, Fred Kenyon, Elizabeth
Embury, j. L. Davis, T. H. Gebbie,
Charles P. Delp, j. w. Donohue,
R. P. Moore, George e Mann, c..
S. Thatcher, Percie Thacker and
Rodney jenkins.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
CLUB
HAS ELECTION

Harding school Mothers club
elected new officers at the meeting
held yesterday afternoon in the
school kindergarten
Mrs. w. j. Meagher was chosen
president; Mrs. L. M. Harman, vice
president; Mrs. Y. T. Norris, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Gem Kieffer, treas
urer.
After the business meeting the
first grade children presented a
charming little musical play based
on the old fable, "Belling the Cat. "
The youngsters were in costume and
were clever actors.
Mrs. Charles E. Anderson read
The Silver Cord" a psychological
study of the effects of selfish
mother love on the lives Of her
children.
In view Of the unusual interest
of the program other women inter
ested were invited and the program
was enjoyed by a large and enthu-
siast-c al1'r-'co.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
BY MRS. WARD McGREW
Press Staff Correspondent

The Meloland Ladies Social club
met Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. j. R. Kinnaird, who
was assisted in entertaining by
Mrs. G.. C. Richards.
A pleasant social afternoon was
spent, with plans being completed
for the annual dinner for the men,
bers and their families.
An Easter egg hunt for candy
eggs hidden about the house af-
forded a few merry moments. When
the results were counted, Mrs. Jesse
Mcbride was found to have the
winning number.
Delicious refreshments were Serv-
ed by the hostesses and the next
meeting announced to be at the
home of Mrs. Richard Merrill.
Those present were Mesdames
Isaac Mcbride, Alex Meyer, Hardy
Odell, Ward McGrew, Mike Ordo-
nez, H. A. Wells, Claude Suttle, r.
Neifert, Laurence Richards, w. j.
Gregg, Herbert Galloway, Charles
Forsberg, Jesse Mcbride, Ralph En-
gebretson, Alice Heath and Miss
Haman
Walter Forsberg, II. Alexander
and Merle Clayton were guests for
dinner Sunday at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Forsberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Gregg were
dinner guests Wednesday evening
at the home of Mi. and Mrs Elmer
Hartzog in Ell Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Heald and
son. Elmer jr., were dinner guests
Sunday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward McGrew.
Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Novel; OF
Whittier were weekend guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Nc
Bride. The Novels are cousins OF
the McBrides.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry James mo-
tored to San Diego to spend the
weekend with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. C. Richards went
to Indio Saturday to visit their
daughter and her family, Mr. and
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
LOCAL ". c. T. Z. MONTHLY
MEETING CONDUCTED YESTERDAY

meeting for members Of the union
took place with Mrs. E. w. Water
man. president. presiding. Devo-
tions were led by Mrs. R. Jones,
followed by group singing and a
J Scripture reading after which Mrs.
/ Anna F. Firman offered prayer.
! Mrs. Clara Mae Hayes and Miss
Juanita Day were then heard in d
| fine vocal duet.
Mrs. Jonn W. Cook, secretary,
gave the minutes and the aport
TOR the treasurer, Mrs. E. Z Irif-
fin, after which the various Off
GERS reported on the work accom-
plished during the past month, par
ticularly in regard to those issues
affecting the temperance cause.
It was decided that the union
would in the future, circulate only
those petitions and letters having a
definite purpose and bearing on the
temperance movement.
Committees were appointed to
promote temperance education in
the schools, the whole emphasis OF
the meeting being based on the need
for temperance education.
Regular and honorary member
ships were reported by the various
church vice presidents, the local
union having a membership to
date OF approximately so citizens.
Ordinances before the city coun-
Gil and pending legislation before
the state legislature were discussed.
It was also decided that the union
subscribe to the Union Signal for
each of the eight ministers cooper
ating with the organization.
The May meeting will take place |
on May 5. in the State Street Chris |
tan church with Mrs. Dorothy |
in charge. Since that |
meeting viii be concerned with eiec-
ton of officers, nominating COM
mittee was appointed yesterday |
with Mrs. ]. NJ. Adair as chairman
and the cabinet officers and churcn !
vice-presidents as committee mem-
hers.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
UNITY SOCIETY

Sunday school will be held at the
usual time, 10 o'clock. You are in
vited to bring the children for there
will be something for everyone to
help them. young, and those older.
The HOO O'Clock service will
follow the Sunday school and the
lesson on the revelation of Christ
as revealed to Peter is one of the
most helpful lessons, in the teach
ings of Christianity. How Christ
comes into each of our lives many
many times and we fail to recognize
Him. To learn this lesson is to
know one of the great truths of
life and how to live it successfully.
This is the great factor in remov-
ing what we choose to look on as
our problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Reduction Made In
School Expenses

Twenty-nine per cent reduction
in expenditures of the county
schools is announced by the county
superintendent of schools office.
Since July l, 1882, to March /,
1888, school expenses have been cut
$246000 over the same period the
year previous, when reduction of
13 per cent in expenses was made.
In proportion, the greater saving
occurred in the high schools, where
a reduction of SOL 900 was made
as compared to the saving of $145,-
600 effected in the. elementary
schools. Furthermore the average
daily attendance of the high schools
has increased rapidly while that
for the elementary schools of the
county as a whole has been at a
standstill.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Home Departments
Meet Neat Week

Home department members are
notified of the following schedule
of meetings for next week, as an
nounced by Miss Florence Glenn,
home demonstration agent. The
meetings will be concerned with
the project of homemade equip
ment.
Monday, April 10. Alamo-Verde
will meet with Mrs. F. w. Lang;
Tuesday, April Il, Magnolia -Mul-
berry will meet at the Mulberry
school; Wednesday, April IL,
Spruce e-Westmorland will meet with
Mrs. Flossie Van Liere; Thursday
April 13, Observation-Disclosures will
meet with Mrs. Della Grimes and
Friday the Imperial group will meet
with Mrs. Ronald
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Christian Science

care Sin, Disease, and Death
Real?" is the subject of the lesson
sermon on Sunday in all branches
of The Mother Church, The First
Church of Christ, Scientist, in
Boston, Mass.
One of the Bible citations refer
ring to Jesus says: And he spake
this parable unto certain which
trusted in themselves that they
were righteous, and despised 9TH
ers: Two men went up into the
temple tc pray; the one Pharisee,
and the other publican. The
Pharisee stood and prayed thus
with himself, God, I thank thee,
that 1 am not as other men are,
eXtortioners, unjust, adulterers, or
even as this publican. fast twice
in the week, give titheS of all
that 1 possess. And then the pub
lican, standing afar off, would
not lift up so much as his eyes
unto heaven, but smote upon his
breast, saying, God be merciful to
me a sinner. I tell you, this man
went down to his house justified
rather than the other: for every one
that eXalteth himself shall be
abased; and he that humbleth him.
self shall be exalted"
A passage from Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures" !"
by Mary Baker Eddy, states, ITO
put down the claim of sin, you must
detect it, remove the mask, point
out the illusion, and thus get the
victory over sin and prove its un-
reality"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Society
Clubs

Monthly meeting of the FL Centre
". g. 7. I. took place yesterday
noon at the Presbyterian church
and was featured by large attend
anee of interested men and women
Rev. N. N. Summers. pastor OF
the Church Of the Nazarene, open
Cd the meeting with grace. Mrs.
Merrill Cole, in charge of the
luncheon, with her committee,
served a delicious luncheon. The
tables were attractive with their
decorations consisting of large bas-
kets of spring flowers effectively ar
ranged
Mrs. H. R. Johnston. -presi-
dent of the local union, presided at
the program following the lunch
con. Miss Bereniece Modem, accom-
panied py Mrs. S. P Holiday at
the piano. sang two charming vocal
solos which were received with en-
thusiasm.
Y. E. Putterworth, pastor of the
State Street Christian church, spoke
on the Majesty of the Moral Law,
declaring that there is no repeal of
the law Of cause and effect OF IN
temperance. b&sing his conclusions
on data in the world almanac in
regard to the beneficial effects OF
prohibition. He brought his re-
marks to a conclusion with a dis
eussion of the need for temperance.
Mrs. Irving T. Raab, a gifted
read Mary Elizabeth a
story by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
Following the program business
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
JUNIOR CLASS
PLAY GIVEN
LAST NIGHT

Central high schools auditorium
was filled to overflowing last night
by the large audience which gath
cred to see the junior cass play.
"Babs,1 directed by Miss Alberta
Patterson.
Geraldine johnson and Leo Mad
lem in the leading roles were eX-
cellent in their portrayal of their
PARTS. the former playing the young
sister returning from school who
causes a considerable upheaval in
the family, in a fashion both charm
ing and amusing. Maiden was
equally well cast as was Ted Cru
well.
others of the excellent cast who
contributed to the great success of
the play are: Lois Greenlee, Betty
Tipp. Horace Simms, Lyle Hart :
zell Pollyanna Stone, John King,
Philip La Vine.
Others whose efforts added TO
the smooth running production in
clude the stage crew, business man.
ayers, usherettes, etc, Roy Bird,
Ted Gruwell, Anthony Caruse, Mel
vim zarbin, Bob Childers, Warren
Brock, Georgiana Sones, Agnes Pen
nington, Irene La Chapelle, Mar
iorie ReamS, Frances Allen, Donalda
Cameron, Dorothy Holt, Mary Fran
ces Hoppin, Virginia Bromley, Kath-
leen MacIvor.
Members of the faculty who aid
ed the class materially are Mrs.
Thelma Upton Ray, S. E. Allen,
Donald Ketchen, Guy L. Hatch and
Miss Lucille KrauSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
PERCOnAL
PaRQCPnpHr

NJ G. Smith, local representative
of the Business Mems Assurance
company, is recovering from a ma
jor operation performed recently.
He is patient at La Solana hos
pital.
Miss Romaine Richmond, county
librarian, left last night for OAK
land where she will attend the an
nual convention of the state library
association. The convention will be
held in the Hotel Oakland April
9-12.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don c. BlJicr OF
535 Len Rey avenue, are expecting
as their house guests this weekend,
Mrs. Bitler's sister and cousin, Mrs.
Mayme P. Baldwin and Miss Anne
Davidson, both of San Diego.
Mrs. j. S. Larew, 545 Wensley,
will be hostess Monday to the men,
bers of the Twice Told Tales sec
ton Of the Ten Thousand club. The
meeting Will begin at 2:30 p. m.
and Mrs. p A. Murray will give
the program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nuffer will have
as their house guests this week lend,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Allen OF
Of Los Angeles, former residents of
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. George williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Bennett,
jr., left today for Eugene, Ore,
where they plan to make their
home. Their many friends in this
city regret their departure but wish
them all success.
Russell Graves is confined to his
home by Illness.
Mrs. Bert Brewer of Escondido
and Mrs. j. F.. Foncannon of OCEAN
side. both of whom are former Il
Centro residents, were visitors a!
the Mont j. Reid home Friday,
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08

under present conditions expect
electric rates to. be decreased but
most consumers are 1alr-minded
and if they could only see the true
picture of the relation of present
electric rates to the cost of other
commodities, they would discon-
tinue, or at least, not be so insis-
tent in their demands for lower
electric rates. Obviously it is not
fair to compare the reduction in
electric rates in the last few years
with those of other commodities, be-
cause electric rates did not increase
anything like other commodity
rates during the initiation period.
The only fair comparison is to COM
pare present day electric rates with
those that were in effect before the
war and compare commodity prices
on the same basis.
Recalls Old Service
Discussing the local situation,
before the war, Imperial Valley was
served with local oil engine plants
and electric rates we're at least SO
the present time, while the service
was limited and comparatively of
poor quality. Service by our
company was originally attempted
by the use of single transmission
line because the business would not
justify two lines
For many years, during the pc
riod of high cost Of commodities,
our consumers in le valley thought
the cost of electricity should remain
the same or be reduced, even
though the price of other commo-
dities had doubled and during this
time many hearings and confer
ences were held on the matter of
electric rates and service. At the
end of these conferences or hear
ings the businessmen of the valley
always agreed that they would pre-
! fer to have continuity and quality
Of service rather than lower rates.
This coincided with the judgment
of the power company and resulted
in the construction of another
transmission line to Imperial VAL
ley which was later relayed and
| perfected at considerable cost to
provide the valley with service,
which compares favorably with the
service in other California cities, To-
Gated much nearer the source of
supply. 1t is true that the company,
even during this period when large
investments were being made to
improve service, made substantial
decreases in its rates. although
these were not justified by earn
ings."
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Child Problems
Are Discussed

Fourth club leaders met this af-
ternoon with Miss Halle Flack. ex-
tension specialist in child training
and parent education, to discuss
problems of child psychology which
occur in connection with their work.
Such questions as the adyisability
of money rewards. prizes, allow
ances and their use, were discussed,
Miss Flack advising the group in
regard to problems which they have
encountered.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Heads Nurses At
County Hospital

Miss Imogene Peterson was ap-
pointed head nurse at the county
hospital recently, the appointment
taking effect April l.
Miss Peterson, who has for many
years been a resident of the valley
and who is we'll known as a special
nurse, has a host of friends in the
valley who will be delighted to
learn of her advancement.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
ST. Paul's Episcopal

Services Sunday at st. Pauls
Episcopal church, the Rev. Charles
Bailey, vicar, will be those for Palm
Sunday.
Holy Communion will be at a.
m. and church school, Charles l..
Jenney, superintendent, will be at
10 a. m.
wednesday, April II, Holy Com
munion will be at $50 a. m. and
Friday, April IA, Good Friday SER
vice, with sermon on the Cruel
fixion", will be conducted from IL
TO lis p. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend our services.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Says War
On Bootleggers

Determined to make an effort to
rid El Centro of persons selling
Whiskey or any other liquor con-
tanning more than. the legal 80 per
cent of alcohol, war of extermin-
alton on bootleggers in this city
is now under way, according to in
formation obtained at local police
headquarters this morning.
That Chief of Police Oswalt does
not intend this declaration as a
mere idle gesture is evidenced by
the fact that he stated he will ask
the court to impose a straight Jail
sentence on everyone caught SELL
ing the illicit beverages in the fu-
ture, without giving the option of a
fine.
Oswalt further stated that 1t Is
up to the holders of licenses to sell
soft drinks and the legalized 3.2
beer to aid the police authorities in
this campaign by not handling or
dispensing those drinks which come
under the ban.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
CLASS DINNER
GREAT SUCCESS

Members OF the Loyal Young
Peoples class Of the State Street
Christian church wish to thank al
these who cooperated in making the
dinner sponsored by them last night
a success.
The affair was held in the Chris
tan church, was well attended and
successful from the standpoint both
of the guests and the class. Splen-
did cooperation between members OF
the class added TO the success, .ac-
cording TO Mrs. S. o. Lingo, teacher.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
;;::: s.: OF Interest to Women 5:s.: :::::: ]
Linen Luggage for That Wanderlust

Along with the first crocus comes
whole flock of elegant-looking
featherweight linen luggage, water
prOOfed and washable. The slit
case and over night bag are nat
ural- al-colored linen, with leather
bound edges and smart stripes, in
brown, green or other colors that
suit your ensemble. The travelling
suit is brown and white checks,
with white piQue blouse, gloves and
hat, SO the luggage has brown
leather Stripings.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
BRIDGE CLUB
HASvMEETING

Exquisite roses and delicate sweet
peas made attractive decorations
for the luncheon at which Mrs. Den
c. Bitler, 535 Len Rey avenue, en-
tertained her bridge club yester-
day afternoon
Covers were laid for Mesdames
Leroy Holt. Howard p Meyer, Allen
P. Nuffer, Henry l.. Loud, Dorsey
Whitelaw, r. B. Whitelaw, Clarence
E. Conant and the hostess.
High scores at contract we're won
by Mrs. Loud and Mrs. Nuffer.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
announce Date
OF Marriage

Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Mccullough
announce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Eunice Mccullough,
to Raymond Preston, both of this
city
The marriage was performed at
Yuma, Ariz., March 81 1888
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Informal Dinner
Pnrtu Last Ni0ht

Miss Marjorie Meyer entertained
informally last night, inviting
group OF her friends for dinner at
the Howard p. Meyer home, $40
Wensley avenue.
After dinner the group motored
to the high school to see the junior
class play, "Babs," at the high
school They returned later TO the
Meyer home where dancing was en-
joyed
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Social Calendar

TONIGHT
Shrine banquet, Z, De ANA no
tel, Calexico.
Dance, 8, Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08

One airplane pilot has a con-
tract to SOW 10000 acres to rice in
the Sutter Basin district of the
Sacramento Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
Mrs. Valiee Named
In Balm, Action

NEW YORK, April 8. up
Garry Leon, Adagio dancer, said
today he has no wife named Kath-
leen Leon.
That's why, he said, he was I'M
able to understand the 100000 suit
filed by a woman of that name
charging Fay Webb, wife of Rudy
Vallee, orchestra leader, stole his
affections from her.
Mrs. Vallee was served with a
summons in the suit just before
she boarded train for Santa
Monica with her father, Police Chief
Clarence E. Webb of that city. She
and Vallee have separated.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08

w. R. Stokes, Gerber, Tehama
county, is building brooder house
capable of housing 10000 turkey
poults at a time, "a. q@
Imperial Valley press., 1933-04-08
TOMORROW
Sunday services, churches.
MONDAY

MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 12:10, Cali
fornia hotel.
Alamo-Verde home department,
F. w. Lang home.
Twice. Told Tales section, 2:30,
545 Wensley.