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The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Household Hints
Quick Meal

Quick Meal
For the speediest meal on rec
ord, serve the new canned onion
soup, French style, with thick
slices of French bread and but
ter and an endive and French
dressing salad.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Two Rugs in Large Living Room
Solve Furnishing Problem
Bv WILMA LAVILLE

ings, subject much too long neglected. Many
have decorative problems which they bring to and
always seem grateful for any help we can give them
day week to the problems Of furnishing your home in
good
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

G. US t q rd''
gives no hint
Of its real
fl a vor and
charm.
The whole
dinner " a S
e x C e ptional.
If I can get
m y S If to-
gether, an d
write proper
ly, as I have
been taught,
beginning at
the beginning
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Habits Of Lifetime and Foundation
Or Character Laid in ChiId's
First Three Months
BY MARTHA WINsLoW

Child training should begin at the youngsters birth
It sounds bit ridiculous to talk of training little
mite not bigger than ones two hands, but be DONE
And must be done wishes avoid trouble later on
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
DINNER IS PIECE DE RESISTANCE OF DELIGHTFUL FORMAL PARTY
Recipes Today Supplied by Sisnors
Misone and Fenero Of the
Italian Embassy
Italian Embassy
Bu BETSY CASWELL

Who heard Of boiled dinner" being used the
piece de resistance of very swell and formal dinner party?
had until the other night when dined at the home
Sgnor Mgone and Sgnor Ferero Of the Italian Embassy
and had placed before Of the most delicious dishes
have tasted which, upon close investigation turned out
to be truly glorfed boiled dinner"
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

Washing Spinach
When washing spinach place
a handful of salt in the water
to make the sand sink to the
bottom.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
Beauty Queries
And Answers
Low VOICE

QueStiOn-One of my great
est ambitions is to have a low
voice, but since 1 was born in
that part Of the country where
the nose is used more than it
should be in enunciatiOn, so far
1 have failed to develop the
dulcet tones I would like to
have. Can you tell me an in
expensive way of getting low
tones. have taken voice les
sons. X. L.
AnSwer-Have you tried read
ing out loud for at least an
hour a day and pitching your
voice as low as you can and
still keep it natural?
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
timely Tips
For Housewives
Leftover Coffee

Use leftover coffee in place
Of part Of the milk when max
ing a chocolate cream pudding
or pie. When making chocolate
froSting with powdered sugar
use coffee instead of milk or
water to make it Of the right
consistency to spread.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

This was followed by q new
Ito me) and delicate dessert
whose simple name Of italian
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

If you have any beauty prob
lens to be solved, write to Liz
Hume, The Washington Times,
1917 HI st. N. w., enclosing self.
addressed, stamped envelope,
and your questions will be
answered PERSONALLY.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
For LinOleun1

For LinOleum
Linoleum may be cleaned by
rubbing with a soft flannel
dipped in equal parts of olive
oil and vinegar. If this is used
instead of soap and water the
linoleum will wear much longer
and will not crack.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01

Answer-Depends upon the
house. However, even a short
brisk walk in the air will clear
away any cobwebs you may have
in your brain-and a change Of
scene is also beneficial.
The Washington times., 1934-03-01
WALK FOR FUN

WALK FOR FUN
QuestiOn-My skin has i'm
proved so much since have
been caring for it regularly. I
do all my own hOusewOrk. Is
that all the exercise I need?
U AT
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
Invitation to His Home

AA4V4SG1S1O43 W 044SS 44~4A4~
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
What sort Of answer should
one write in reply to an invita-
ton to visit the home Of ones
boy friend-written by his
mother?
How long a time should elapse
before answering?
Would it be proper to send a
graduation invitation to this
friend? He lives a great dis
tance from the city in which I
live. A. READER.
Your answer might read some
thing like this:
Dear Mrs. Woodson:
How very kind and hospitable
you were to invite me to come to
visit you. I was so happy at re-
ceiving your beautiful invitation
and am delighted to accept. I
have heard such extremely de-
nghtful things about you and
your family from Tom, and I
am looking forward with special
pleasure to knowing you all and
to being in your home.
Friday, May tenth, is very
convenient for me, and, as you
suggested in your letter, I shall
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
Correct Manners
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

take the 4 o'clock train from
here, arriving at at half
after five. Please don't bother
to meet me. I will take a taxi
from the station, and I am sure
I can find my way.
Mother adds her greetings to
mine, and thank you again,
most heartily for your invi-
tation.
Very sincerely yours.
Answer this kind invitation
at once.
Yes, send an mutation. to
this friend. And, if your visit
is before your graduation,
send an invitation to the
mother and father, your hostess
and host.
Copyright, 1894; King Features
Syndicate, Incl
The Washington times., 1934-04-20
SPRING FROCKs

Hiding away under fur coats
are ever so many frocks that
suggest spring fashions. One
is a two-piece frock in turquoise
blue corded knit. The blouse,
ribbed at waist and cuff hands,
has a high neck with an all
the-way fastening of tiny silver
buttons. The small high scarf
collar is Of striped blue and
white knit.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
PLUNGE PARTY
RECENT EVENT

Mary Virginia McNeece, daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Nc
Neece of 652 Wensley avenue, cele-
brated her eleventh birthday at a
plunge party held Saturday after
noon at Kenyon's Desert plunge.
The guests enjoyed a refreshing
swim after which Mrs. McNeece
served refreshments. including the
traditional beautifully decorated
birthday cake.
Guests included Lenora Costello,
Cecil George Cross, Marie Skinner,
Neva Dowd, Mary King, Jeanne
Burger. Betty Bates, Sharon Nc
Neece, Patsy Mcnamara, Patsy
Thompson, Rosalind Thompson,
Wandalyn Thompson, Rosemary
Rice, Lennavieve Arnold Jean Dy-
er, Marilea Hanson, Virginia Jones,
Virginia Price, Betty Prince, Lu-
ellie Burke, Phyllis Purdy, Lois
Turner Marilyn Perkins, Betty Dut-
ton, Ortha Concole and the guest
Of honor, Mary Virginia McNeece.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
THIS WEEK is
CLOTHES WEEK

"Clothes week is being observ-
ed this week in the city schools
and those having outgrown or dis
carded clothing, whether for win
ter or summer are asked to con-
tribute these garments.
The clothing will be taken over
by the Children Clothes closet,
packed away during the summer
months so that when the first cool
days of fall arrive, there will be a
supply on hand for needy school
children.
Each year in the fall the situa-
ton has to be met for there are
many children unable to attend
school for lack of decent clothing
Contributions will be gratefully
accepted and garments may be sent
to the various schools where they
will be collected or sent to the
Clothes closet on Main street.
In addition, those having mason
jars with tops to donate are asked
to do SO, since various individuals
and firms are giving surplus veg
tables to the needy to be used for
canning and stored away for future
use.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
Schools
Churches
ANNUAL STATE
CONVENTION TO
OPEN WEDNESDAY

| Mrs. NJ. J. Dowd, newly elected
| president of the Ten Thousand
club, and Mrs. Ray Edgar, club
president for the past two years,
are leaving early Wednesday morn
ing for Riverside where they will
represent the club at the annual
convention of the California Fed
Grafton of Womens clubs.
The convention will open on May
8, closing May II with all sessions
held in the famous Mission Inn.
This is the thirty third annual con-
yention.
Each year the banquet is one of
the outstanding events of the con-
yention and it has been set this
time for Thursday evening, May TO-
Due to the closeness of the con-
yention to the valley. many of the
county club women are planning to
attend Delegates will include pres
idents of other clubs. Mrs. r. L.
Glasby of Calexico, president of the
county federation, and others.
Mrs. F. D. Jacobs, state chairman
OF resolutions, with Mrs. A. B. Han
son, district auditor, will attend.
the two having left the valley this
weekend for Los Angeles, going
from there to Riverside.
All resolutions to be presented
before the convention first go
through Mrs. Jacobs hands, Mrs.
Jacobs having already stated that
the great majority received up to
the time of her departure, center
ed on some phase of crime preven-
ton.
Chief excitement in the conven-
tion will probably revolve around
some of the revisions which are
scheduled for presentation and
which involve considerable differ
ences of opinion.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
M. E. AID SOCIETY
SPONSORS DINNER
TOMORROW NIGHT

Good homecooking will feature
the delicious dinner to be served
Tuesday evening, May 8, at $50
O'Clock in the Methodist church
To those who enjoy such a dinner
the Methodist Ladies Aid society
extends a cordial welcome, assur-
ing them that the best of cooks are
in charge of the menu for the eve
ming.
Mrs. Donald w. Ketchen is in
charge of the dinner; Mrs. John
Cook and Mrs. H. L. Bush of the
dining room; Mrs. Rollie Clark OF
the dessert, homemade ice cream
and cake
During the dinner hour pro-
gram will be provided with Mrs
P. A. Murray in charge. Helen
Dowd will play a piano solo, the
girls trio, Barbara Hatch, Georgi-
ana Sones, and Ahleen Crandall
accompanied by Jean Malan, will
be heard in two songs; Loris Nc
Connell, accompanied by Dorothy
Mall, will play a flute solo; Ethel
Malan, accompanied by Mrs. w. E
Malan, will play violin solo.
The public is urged to attend
this affair which will be held in the
social hall, Eighth and Olive, and
for which a small charge will be
made.
This dinner is the first step
toward achieveing the $500 pledge
made by the Aid at its last meet
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
P. E. o. Chapter
Committees Are
Announced Today

Announcement of committee ap-
pointments and report of the re-
cent P. E. o. convention by Mrs
Warren Currier, president, were
the chief items of business at to-
days meeting of Chapter AV, P
E. O.. held at the Harold Burnham
home with Mrs. Burnham and Mrs
Chancellor Livingston as hoSteSSes
Mrs. Currier gave an intensely
interesting report of the conven-
ton S proceedings, both from the
standpoint of work achieved and
the many delightful social courte-
sizes arranged for visitors.
Committees for next year are
yearbook. Mrs. Don c. Bitler, chair
man; Mrs. Earl G. Davis, Mrs. Har-
old Burnham; social, Mrs. Henry
L. Loud chairman, Mesdames w. j.
Clements. Roy E. Breedlove, Elmer
Heald, Jessie Sargent, Leroy Holt,
Harry Horton. J. D. Huston and
Miss Jean Meyer; social service,
Mrs. L. c. House and Mrs. Minor
o. Simms. ways and means, Mrs.
o. j. Bradshaw, chairman, Mes
danes Howard p Meyer, F. H. Nc
liver. Vaughn N Thompson, For
rest E. Kutz, Melvin o. King, Don
Rex; courtesy, Mrs. j. D. Adams
and Mrs. Clarence Polzine; by laws,
Mrs. Chancellor Livingston and
Mrs. Stanley Bigelow; parliament
tartan. Mrs. w. S. Fawcett; audi
tors. Mrs. Leroy Holt and Mrs. o.
G. Horne.
Decision was also made to hold a
Bill party at the De ANA hotel,
Calexico, on June 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
CLUBS BRIDGE
TEA SATURDAY
GREAT SUCCESS

In the hon voyage party given
Saturday at the Barbara Worth
hotel, members and friends of the
Women's University club enjoyed q
fitting climax to the many delight
full social activities sponsored by
the club during the season.
Since the party came on the
Mexican festival, the Cinco de
Mayo, Mexican theme predomi-
mated. The affair was a bridge
tea, held in the club house lobby
Of the hotel where gay colored SER
apes and Mexican ollas contribut-
ed to the Mexican atmosphere.
Over $50 we're present for this
affair, tables being arranged for
auction and contract and prizes
going to the winner at each table,
these prizes being cactii in attrac-
tive stands.
Door prizes were won by Mes
danes George White. R. A. CheS-
nut, Forrest E. Kutz, Roy Thomp-
son, Miss Jean Meyer. Miss Nor
ma Edgar.
Mrs. Joaquin Terrazas of Calex-
leo, wife of the Mexican consul,
was guest of honor for the after
noon and assisted Mrs. j. D. Hus-
ton, club president for the past
two years, in awarding the prizes.
A delightful program of Mexican
dances by Evelen Gonzales. pupil
of Blanche Courtney Stone Of Cal
exico, and piano numbers by Cen
evieve Hinderks. daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Clarence Hinderks, was
presented.
After the program delicious re-
freshments of sandwiches, cake, ice
cream and tea were served.
Those who composed the various
committees in charge Of the party
were Mesdames Harry Horton, w
G. LaBerge, T. G.. Handy, c. c..
Montgomery, the Misses Eunice
Sprinkle. Grace johnson, Dorothy
Holiday, Betty Bishop, Myrtle
Mcdonald. Jean Meyer, Miss Gene
Edgar was general chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
BENEFIT BRIDGE
PARTY FOR CAMP

Hipass Health Camp is to bene-
fit from the card party to be given
Thursday evening by Nous Faisons
Joie club members who will turn
over all proceeds to this project for
undernourished and underprivileg-
ed children.
The party will take place at
O'Clock al the Frank G.. Weir
home, 1866 Adams, and the public
is invited to attend. Reservations
may be made with Mrs. Weir, tele-
phone 1908.
Auction and contract games will
be played and prizes awarded the
winners, the evening ending with
the serving of refreshments.
If the evening is warm tables
will be arranged in the attractive
garden and should it turn cool,
the games will take place inside.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
Standard Bearers
To Give Pageant
On Mothers Day

Standard Bearers of the Metho-
dist church, the junior foreign mis-
sionary society, are planning their
annual thankoffering prog m
which will be given the evening of
Mothers day, Sunday, May 13.
This program, which will take
place at 7:30 in the church. is to
be a beautiful pageant, candle
light service exemplifying the year IS
work. "Altar Lights is the title
and the pageant will symbolic the
IL months of the year, closing with
an impressive tableau. Incidental
music will be sung by Mrs. P. A.
Murray. accompanied by Mrs. J..
D. FoSS. Mrs. w. w. McEuen, ad-
visor for the group, is directing
the pageant
Since this is the annual thank
offering program, silver offering
will be taken which will be sent
to the foreign mission field.
Relatives and friends and those
interested are invited to attend
this program.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
Society
Clubs
DELEGATES REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AT
P. E. o. CONVENTION IN LOS ANGELES

Mrs. Scott B. Foulds and Mis-
Winifred House entertained mem
bers of Chapter CIV, P. E. o. on
Saturday, their guests meeting for
luncheon at the English Village
Inn.
After luncheon the group motor
ed to the S. L. McCrory home, $50
Olive avenue, for the business meet
ing and program.
Convention reports were given.
state convention having been held
in the Friday Morning club, Los
Angeles, May Is. The chapter was
represented by Mrs. McEuen, Mrs
Sones. Mrs. Cow and Mrs. Dupont
and each gave a report of one sec
ton of the convention.
Mrs. Sones reported on the open
ing day with its enrolment. regis
tration, introduction of celebrities
and routine reports. Among those
present for the convention were the
following: the supreme president,
one past supreme president, seven
state presidents and the editor of
the P. E. o. Record, official publ-
cation.
Mrs. House described the enter
tainment Tuesday evening which
included a banquet, Spanish music
by a group of troubadours, play,
Spanish in theme, 1.-The Pretty
White Dove written by E. T.
Yarnell.
The next days activities were
described by Mrs. Sones, Mrs. Nc
Euen discussed the beautiful Mem
orial service held in the First
Methodist church.
"Twinkling Stars, - a program
featuring P. E. o. who are out
standing, was reported by Mrs.
Dupont and Mrs. Cow, among
those mentioned being Ruth Com
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
LOCAL COUPLE
WEDS IN YUMA

News of the marriage of Miss
Opal Hunt, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Hunt of Ell Centro, to
Alvin Immel of Holtville, will be
of interest to their many friends
in the valley.
The ceremony took place Satur-
day in Yuma, Ariz., Rev. Randall
B. Scott of the Methodist church,
officiating. The young couples on
ly attendants we're Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald B. Knight of Brawley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Immel will make
their home at the Gallatin Court,
Holtville, where Mr. Immel is man
ager of the Edgar Implement store.
The charming bride is a gradu-
ate of Central high school, class
of 1929, and also of the junior COL
lege, class of 1881. She is employed
ed at the Pure Ice company, Ell
Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
WAS TAKING every
KIND OF DRUG FOR
CONSTIPATION"
Then ALL-BRAN Brought
Relief

Read this very enthusiastic
letter:
81 am 81 years old and as far
back in my life | have been consti-
pated. / was so bad that / had one
bowel movement every five or six
days. l was taking every kind of
drug known for constipation.
"Now for the last two months l
have been eating little ALL-BRAN
night and morning and l have at
least two to three bowel movements
each day."-Mr. Frank Piratzky,
40-66 98th St., Corona, Long Island,
New York.
Laboratory tests show Kellogg's
ALL-BRAN provides bulk" and
vitamin B to aid elimination. ALL
BRAN is also a fine source of iron
for the blood.
The "bulk" in ALL-BRAN is much
like that in leafy vegetables. In
side the body, it forms soft mass.
Gently, this clears out the intes-
tinal wastes.
Isn't this safer than taking harm
full patent medicines? Two table
spoonfuls daily are usually suffi-
cient. Severe cases with each meal
If not relieved this way, see your
doctor.
You'll enjoy eating Kellogg's
ALL-BRAN as a cereal with milk OF
cream-sugar or honey or fresh
fruits added. Or, to use in cooking
In the red-and-green package
At all grocers. Made by Kellogg ir
! Battle Creek.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
WOMEN TO STUDY
USE OF TOMATOES

Uses of tomatoes is the subject
for this week S series of home de-
partment meetings all of which
will be held at 10 a. m. with the
demonstration ending at noon. Bot
ting of tomato juice and canning
in general will be demonstrated.
Meetings are as follows, Tuesday,
May 8. Magnolia Mulberry at the
teacherage; Wednesday. Spruce
Westmorland at the home of Mrs.
A. A. Threasher; Thursday, Nc
Cabe-Eucalyptus at the home OF
Mrs Labrucherie.
Acacia IS meeting is to be on
simplified cleaning and will take
place tomorrow at the j. NJ. Graf
ton home, with simplified cleaning
as the project and Mrs. A. Crum-
rine as the project leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
AUXILIARY PLANS
POPPY DAY SALE

FL Centre will be called upon to
honor the World war dead and give
aid to the wars living victims by
wearing memorial poppies on May
&c. This day, the Saturday, before
Memorial day, will be Poppy day.
throughout the United States and
will be generally observed by the
wearing of the little red flower of
Flanders Fields.
Observance of "Poppy day" here
will be directed by the American
Legion Auxiliary, Bernice Jobes,
president of the local auxiliary unit
has announced. Women of the
Auxiliary will distribute poppies on
the streets and receive contribu-
tions for the Auxiliary's welfare
and relief work among the disabled
veterans and their families.
Organization of a corps of vol
unteer workers to distribute the
memorial flowers throughout the
city is going forward rapidly under
the leadership of Mrs. Martin,
chairman of the Auxiliary's IS poppy
committee. A large supply of pop
pies has been ordered from San
Diego Naval hospital, where dis
abled veterans have been given
employment during the winter and
spring making the little paper
flowers.
1.-The purpose of Poppy day. is
! to give everyone an opportunity to
pay individual tribute to the men
who gave their lives in defense of
the nation,' said Mrs. Jobes. "The
little act of wearing poppy
touches the individual more close
ly than large public ceremonies in
which he is only spectator and
awakens a realization of the indi-
vidual responsibility to the nation,
SO greatly needed at this time.
Poppy day. also gives everyone an
opportunity to share in the vast
work which the American Legion
and Auxiliary are doing for the
disabled men, their families and
the families of the dead'
The club members have planned
is hoped that many will attend.
hoped that many will attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07

fort Mitchell, novelist; Gladys o.
Donnell. aviator; Mary c. Moore,
composer: Eleanor Miller, attorney
and member of the state legisla-
ture.
These reports were greatly en-
joyed by the members present:
MescameS r. NJ. Armstrong, J. E.
Brock, NJ. J. Dowd, Norman E. Du-
pont, j. D. FoSs. Harold Cow, J. l..
House, Joe E. King, w. E. Malan,
s. L. McCrory, w. w. McEuen, D.
B. Roberts, E. w. Schiller, c. E
Sones, Miss House.
Guests present were Mrs. H. H.
Scott of baldwin Park and Mrs
Donald Young of Tehachapi.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
CAMP OBSERVES
FATHERS DAY

Fathers day was observed Sun
day at Camp Wolahi, the Camp
Fire girls summer camp at Lake
Cuyamaca, San Diego county. The
fathers Of Camp Fire girls in that
county and in Imperial Valley
spent the day clearing brush, erect
ing tent floors and in getting the
camp ready for the summer sea-
son.
At noon a picnic luncheon was
enjoyed by the many present. Ell
Centro was we'll represented the
following fathers and their fam
lilies being present: the L. Arnolds.
H. F. l.. Riddles, r. K. McClimans,
C. v. Munsons, Boyd Cornetts, L.
E. Russells, Jerry Landreths and
Mrs. Thelma Upton Ray and Mrs.
Vesta Riodan.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
GOLF CLUB ENDS
DANCE SERIES

Barbara Worth golf club held its
final dance of the season Saturday
at the club house. the party prov
ing TO be one of the most enjoy
able Of the many successful dances
given this year by the club.
Austin IS orchestra supplied the
music and those who were present
had such a good time that the
dance lasted until quite late.
The social committee in charge
is composed of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Elvander, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ash
er, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Hayden
Mr. and Mrs. @. B. England and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Burke.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
SOCIAL
CLUB MEETING

Open session of the White Shrine
Social club is to take place tomor-
inrow, Tuesday, May 8. at II noon
in the Masonic temple.
A pot luck luncheon will be served
at that hour after which the card
game will take place. Shrine men,
bers and friends are invited, the
meeting being open to those inter-
ested.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
GUILD LUNCHEON
TUESDAY NOON

Presbyterian guild members in
vite businessmen and women of
the community as we'll as others
interested to attend the merchants
lunch to be served by them on
Tuesday, May 8, between II and l
in the church.
At l p. m. the regular guild
luncheon will be served to men,
bers. Mrs. Leo Rauenzahn is
chairman and committee mem
bers are Mesdames U. L. Martin,
A, C. Finney, c. w. Sawyer and
NJ. M. Connolly.
This is the concluding luncheon
in the series.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
BRIDGE PARTY
AT ST. MARY'S

st. Mary's young people will be
in charge Of the card party to be
given tomorrow evening, May 8, at
9 O'Clock in st. Mary's church and
they are planning an unusually
nice party for their guests.
Bridge will be played with prizes
for the winners and delicious re-
freshments are to be served after
the game.
The public is invited to attend
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-07
MONTHLY SOCIAL
OF BIBLE CLASS

Members of the Adult Bible class
of the State Street Christian
church are reminded of the month
ly social which will take place
Tuesday evening, May 8, at p. m,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Leffingwell. 618 Euclid avenue.
Instead of the usual pot luck
supper, the members will meet for
dessert, ice cream and cake to be
served at 7 O'Clock.