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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
WORK OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN
BEAUTIFYING Ell CENTRIC ENDORSED

sion fairly we'll learned that we in
the future must find the fulneSS
and satisfactions Of life within and
among ourselves. the home loving
women Of this community are real
izing as never before the vital I'M
portance to FL Centre and its tu-
ture growth of becoming an attrac-
tive city of comfortable homes with
green gardens and tree lined streets.
1t has been only through the
one mill city advertising tax levy
that the chamber of commerce has
been able to attempt this useful ac-
tiyity the results of which are hav-
ing and must have in the future
wide and far reaching beneficial eff
fectS on our community
The citizens Of FL Centre want
a modern and attractive city in
which our young people can grow
up and live in pleasant environ
ment and beautiful surroundings
"A strong No vote on the re-
voking ordinance which will appear
on the ballot at the city election
April 9 retains the tax levy and
will make possible the continuation
Of the work so well planned by our
chamber of commerce. -
(Signed MRS. j. S. JONES.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

Women who take their fashion
straight are walking into the smart
shops ordering new glove ward
robe clean through, no hangovers.
l could go peacefully into my pine
box under the daisies if I thought
l had taught the feminine element
the reward in store for those clever
folks who buy little often, rather
than lot occasionally.
Glove fashions, like many others,
change rapidly and why be stocked
up with dozens of pairs of ratty
looking numbers held over from
past seasons when it s so much
more fun to change with the tide.
No glove assortment is worth an
olive pit today unless it includes
pigSkin in white, natural or white
with brown; and the Molyneux
slip-on in bright yellow suede, six
button length, is the grand past
exalted ruler of the mitten field.
The Chanel cuff glove in ribbed
white pique with metal links in
the cuff, and doeskin palms is very
smart for wear with the tailleur
and doesn't require a tandem of
ponies to go with it either.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
NEW BOOKS AT
CITY LIBRARY

Books released for circulation
April 7, 1884:
Fiction
Fast One,p by Paul Cain.
"Long Remember by Mackin-
ley Cantor.
Ozark Angel by Gina Klaus.
1.-The Cat IS Paw by Clarence
Buddington Kelland.
Business AS Usual" by Jane
Oliver.
"FireWeed," by Mildred Walker.
NOn-FictiOn
THE Banks, the Budget and
Business" by Joseph 3. Hubbard.
Armoured Train 1862 by
Vesevold Ivanov.
"Market Mix by Ernest Kelly.
"Charles Dickens" by Stephen
Leacock.
"What We Are and Why" by
Laurence Mayors.
lila Barbarita," by Barbara
Peart.
Humanizing Religion" by c.
F. Potter.
"Notes on a Cellar" by George
Saintsbury.
"Termites and Termite Control
Log of the Betsy Ann" by Pred
erick Way.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Schools
Churches
JUNIOR CLASS
PLAY REPEATED
THIS EVENING

Before an audience that filled
the high school auditorium to ca
pacity, members of the junior class
/ last night presented their annual
class play, False Evidence by
Robert st. Clair. So successful was
the production that an equally
large attendance is expected for
this evening S performance. which
will begin at o clock.
Although the cast was composed
of juniors. many of whom had had
no previous dramatic experience,
the production was devoid of faults
that generally characterize amateur
presentations.
Carl Landerman, in the role of
the sympathetic judge of a juve-
nile court; Pat Bush, as the beStial
father. Peggy Rhodes, as the moth
er whose great love for her child
prompts her TO incur the wrath OF
her husband and endangers her
life; and Joe Golf, as Tommy, the
small boy who has retained his
loyalty and sense of justice through
the rigorS of poverty and cruelty
give the outstanding performances.
Vernon Hill, as Officer o 'Rourke
also plays his part very well.
Lorena CaSS and A. B. Britton
are excellent in the part of the
children who refuse to abandon
Tommy, their pal. at any cost.
In the supporting cast are Percy
Thacker, Genevieve Hinderks, Ruth
Canon. John Clemens, Ruby Schultz,
Dave Lee, Theila Rauenzahn, Ethel
Pearl Cross, Marguerite Hurst, Lu-
ellie Nice. and Tim Collins.
The orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Miss Lucille KrauSe. gave
an excellent musical program dur
ing the intermisSionS.
The success of the whole produc-
ton was largely due to the direc-
ton of Miss Alberta Patterson, class
adviser.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Holtville Flower
Show To Be Open
This Week End

Acceding to popular demand, the
fourth annual flower show, spon-
sored by the Holtville Women s
Study club with Mrs. James Mac
kie, Jr., as the chairman, will re-
main open tomorrow SO that the
many valley visitors who desire to,
may have the privilege of seeing the
rare blossoms.
The show this year is being held
in the old Varney building which
gives exhibitors five times the space
enjoyed formerly at the civic CEN
ter. Every flower grown in the
valley is on display here and many
rare exhibits have been entered as
we'll.
A miniature cactus garden bor-
dered by semi-precious stones found
on the desert, miniature garden
of sand formations which is high
ly realistic; a sand dunes scene, a
curio garden featuring petrified
woods, shells and other interesting
articles found on the desert are
some OF the special entries.
There is an attractive garden pool,
a small tea house where punch and
waters will be served. Musical
numbers will add to the pleasure of
the guests.
Judging took place this morning
at 10 a. m. and the show opened at
l p. m. and was to remain open to-
day as long as visitors arrived.
Tomorrow, Sunday, the flower
show will be open from 2-7 p m.
All Ell Centrans are invited to
view this beautiful floral display.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Seeley Westside
Meeting Held At
Higgins H o m e

Seeley- Westside home depart
ment held an all day meeting re-
Gently at the home Of Mrs. Gene
Higgins.
Miss Harriet Eddy, state leader Of
home demonstration agents, was
present and gave an interesting
talk on adolescence. Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent,
gave details on hat making and
explained buying of materials 10
the best advantage.
Mrs. C. H. H. Small, member Of
the Mt. Signal center was present
and showed two dresses she had
made for her daughters, illustrat-
ing the principles in the clothing
project.
A delicious pot luck luncheon
was served at noon. Mrs. Ada
Gallaher, vice -chairman, presided
at the business meeting.
Next meeting will be at the Her
rick home on April 10 with oven
cookery as the project. A small
charge will be made for the dinner
TO cover the cost Of materials. Mrs.
J. Wilson will be in charge OF the
demonstration.
Those present yesterday were
Mesdames C. H. H. Small, c. E.
Daley, j. C. Mealey, McCalman,
a NJ. Maley, T. Harder, D. G.
Green, Wade West, l. c. Beckham,
j. A. Wilson, c. klump, A R
Kramer. l. REM, J. F. Gallaher,
Gene Higgins, the Misses Boswell,
Glenn and Eddy.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
PUBLIC INVITED
TO CONVENTION

All women or men interested in
hearing the afternoon program OF
the annual convention OF the I'M
perial Valley Federation Of Wom-
en- IS clubs, are invited to do so and
also TO attend the luncheon.
The convention will take place
Wednesday, April II, in Brawley at
the Women Community clu b
house. Luncheon will be at the l
o clock in the Brawley Baptist
church and those planning TO be
present are asked to make reserva-
tons with Mrs. J. R. Hollingsworth
of Brawley.
"Our Responsibility to Our
Children a talk by Mrs. B. F.
Warmer Of Upland, district presi-
dent; a group of songs by Mrs. P.
A. Murray Of Ell Centre, with Mrs.
Joe E. King as accompanist, and a
tribute TO the late Grace Ferell,
county instruction supervisor and
county chairman of education, will
feature the afternoon session.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
SURPRISE PARTY
AT BAKER HOME

Mrs. Grover Baker gave sur
prise party last night at her home,
SOS He'll avenue, the occasion be-
ing her husband s birthday ami
verSary.
Bridge was played, refreshments
served and prizes awarded to Mrs.
Tyler and MIR. Holt for high scores
and to Mrs. Rhodes and Mr.. Tyler
for low. A pretty birthday cake
with its lighted candles was a fea-
ture of the evening, carrying out
the yellow color scheme used by
the hostess.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
mon Tyler. Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Wakefield, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Har-
grave, Mrs. Carrie Wright, E. B.
Holt and the Bakers.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
UNIVERSITY CLUB
DANCE TONIGHT IN
BRAWLEY HOTEL

One of the outstanding events OF
this weekend is the University
club dance for members and friends
which will take place tonight at 8
o clock in the Planters hotel, Braw-
ley.
Austin's popular orchestra is to
play the music and the recent
graduates division of the club in
charge of this event has made
many interesting plans for the eve
ming entertainment.
Proceeds raised from the dance
will be used in furnishing the two
women's lounges, one for the Cen
trail junior college girls and one
for those of Brawley.
A cordial invitation is given by
the club to all those interested to
join them at the dance tonight.
Miss Irene Mccoy of this city has
been in charge of the ticket sale
and tickets may be obtained from
her or secured at the door tonight.
For those who wish to dine at
the hotel prior to the dance, A. L.
Richmond, manager has made at
tractive plans for special South
ern plantation dinner.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Auxiliary Honors
Department Head

Valley Auxiliary members will
meet tonight at $50 p. m. in the
Planters hotel, Brawley, for a BAN
quet honoring Ernestine Alyward,
department president of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary.
Other honor guests will be Nellie
Fitzpatrick, Auxiliary district pres
ident, and group of district chair
men. After the banquet the women
will adjourn to the Veterans hall
when Mrs. AlyWard will make her
official visit.
This afternoon the visitors &C
companied the officers of Boyce
Aten unit to Calexico where the Ell
Centre women installed officers
and initiated candidates in the
newly organized CaleXico unit.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
MARIE R. JENKINS STUDIO PRESENTS
SUNDAY VESPER MUSICALE TOMORROW

Assisted by Elizabeth Van Etten
Waterman. contralto, and by Ruth
Teeple Reid. pianist, Marie R. Jen-
kins will present tire of her pupils,
Ahleen Crandall. Maxine Spear and
Roberta Barratt, al the Sunday
vesper musicale to be given tomor-
row at p. m. in the Barbara
Worth hotel
This concert is given under the
auspices of the Women's Univer-
sity club and is open to all music
lovers of the valley.
The program will open with a
group of violin solos by Ahleen
Crandall, Ruth Teeple Reid play
ing the accompaniments. Three
numbers will be presented in this
group, "Thais" (Massenet), "Valse
Revere" (Blose), and My Heart
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
MAURICE HINDUS
BOOK REVIEWED
FOR ROAL CLUB

1.-The Great Offensive" Maurice
Hindus' latest book on Russia, was
ably reviewed last night by Mrs.
Chancellor Livingston for the Roal
club at the meeting in Calexico.
The book is concerned with the
second five-year plan of Russia
and made an excellent background
for the club IS study of Communism.
1t is written in reportorial fashion
and was a Book the Month club
selection.
The women had dinner at the
De ANA hotel, CaleXico. with the
Reserve officers, each group holding
separate meetings later, Colonel
Foster being in charge Of the Re-
serve Officers work.
AT the Roal club business meet
ing Mrs. Amy Belts was elected
secretary to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Mrs. Dresser
who is leaving the valley shortly.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
characterization
Program Wednesday

Annual program by the Ameri-
caniZation department of Central
Union high school, Mrs. Bertha
Judd, instructor, will take place
Wednesday night. April Il, at 7:30
O'Clock in the East Side high school,
A play written by a local person
will be presented which is con-
cerned with unemployment and the
depression as they affect the Mex
leans in the valley.
ST.. Angel Martinez, formerly
president Of the government nor
nal school in MeXicah, will give an
address and j. w. Donohue of Ell
Centre, member Of the high school
board, will talk.
A program Of japanese and Mex
lean dances will be presented
The public is extended a cordial
invitation TO attend this program.
have been greatly interested not
only in the program itself but in
seeing the fine work done by this
department.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07

At Thy Sweet Voice" Saint
Saens).
Elizabeth Van Etten Waterman
will be heard in a series of vocal
solos in the second group, Martha
jenkins Rauenzahn playing her ac-
compartments. Mrs. Waterman
will sing Sheep and Lambs -
Sydney Homer. "Panis Agehca -
Cesar Franck). Marie Reitz Jen-
kins playing the violin obligato,
" Alleljah' Mozart.
The third and last group will
consist of violin duets by Roberta
Barratt and Maxine Spear, with
the piano Accomplishments by Mar
tina Jenkins RauenZahn.
Numbers in this group are: To
Spring" tGrieg). Eternal Spring
(Engleman). and Coin Home
(Dvorak).
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS FOR
MOTHERS CLUB

Election of officers featured yes
terday's meeting OF the Harding
school Mothers club, Mrs. w. j
Meagher being reelected president
Other officers are Mrs. S. A.
DempSter, president; Mrs. Will
lard Swanberger, secretary, and Mrs.
w. NJ. OhmStede, treasurer.
Juvenile delinquency in Imperial
Valley was the theme of an inter
esting talk given by E. A. Nance,
probation officer for this county.
Nance pointed out that readjust-
ment and rehabilitation of juven-
lies brought before his office is the
aim of the probation department ra-
ther than sending them TO a state
institution for correction. In this
connection he pointed out that only
II Imperial Valley children are III
state institutions.
Causes Of juvenile delinquency ere
often found, he declared, to be the
results of lack of discipline and
home training.
Miss Geraldine Shaw's PA and
3-B students presented clever play
which was greatly enjoyed by the
mothers.
The fern given by the club and
awarded each month to the room
having the largest number of moth
ers in attendance went to Miss
ShaWS room.
Plans were made for the bridge
tea to be given on Saturday after
neon, April "A, in the club kinder
garten room. Proceeds will go to the
clubs fund for supplying milk and
other essentials to undernouriShed
children.
The fathers are to be entertained
at the May club meeting when Guy
A. Weakley, district superintend-
ent of schools, will be the speaker.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
PERUlQl
PARAGRAPH

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman C. Deaton
and Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Horton are
among the Ell Centrans who will
spend the weekend in Phoenix,
Ariz, attending the Southwestern
association annual golf tournament.
Twice Told Tales section of the
Ten Thousand club will meet on
Monday, April 8, at 2 p. m. at the
home of Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz with
Mrs. w. H. Tyler, Jr., as the story
teller.
Boyce Aten unit of the American
Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday
night. April 8, at 8 p. m. in the
Veterans hall. Members of the
Roal club will present the program
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle G. Davis are
spending the weekend in San Di-
ego.
Miss Eva c. Mccarthy, Miss Dor
othy Cook, and c. B. Quicksall, all
of La Mesa, motored to the valley
last night to attend the Experiment
tai theatre performance.
Pritchard Couch, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E. Couch, who has been i'll,
is greatly improved in health.
Mrs. Dozier S. Dawson is motor
ing to Brawley today to attend the
organization of valley d. A. r.
chapter of which she will be a
charter member Other Ell Cen
trans are planning to join this pa
triotic organization.
Mrs. Sarah Griffin is continuing
to improve in health, to the delight
of her many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Correll and
Mr.. and Mrs Wallace B. Hanna are
motoring to Palm Springs tomor-
row where they will meet Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn Wood and family of
Huntington Park.
Laguna will be the headquar-
tiers this weekend for Mr.. and Mrs.
Mont j. Reid and family.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Company To Drill
For Carbon Dioxide

Formed for the business of drill
ing and exploring for and produc-
ing carbon dioxide gas and its var
ious products particularly dry ice,
the Alamo River Gas Company
Inc, has been formed according to
copy of the company's articles
of incorporation filed at the court
house this morning.
This document which does not
state where the wells are to be
sunk, states, however, that the
main offices will be in Los An
geles. Directors of the new corpor-
alton are j. G. L. Cunningham,
Palm Beach, Florida, E. B. Plank,
Pasadena and D. A. Plank, also of
Pasadena.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
First Aid Course
Vacancies Open

There is still opportunity for
those wishing to enroll in the ad-
vanced first aid course being given
in Ell Centre under the auspices of
the American Red Cross.
The first meeting was held We'd
nesday night and Dr. John D.
Keye. who with H. R. Parker of
this city, is acting as instructor,
delivered the preliminary lecture
on the structure of the human
body, giving it in a non-technical
manner which made it easily I'M
derstood by the layman.
Next meeting of the class will
be Wednesday evening, April IL at
7:30 p. m. in the telephone COM
pany office.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
TROOPERS ENJOY
SKATING PARTY

Troopers of the State Street
Christian church met last night at
the home of Dorothy O'Guin, SAB
Commercial avenue for refresh
ments after which they went to the
Heber Palm Gardens for skating
Those in the group were the
Misses Ruby Robertson, Pearl Rob-
berson, Lois Bennett, Dorothy
O'Guin, Evelyn Stricken, Roy R.
MeSsrs. Roy Robertson, Frank Con-
zaleS, Tony Gonzales
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
BILLY MARSH HAS
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Billy Marsh, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Marsh, celebrated his sixth
birthday anniversary yesterday af-
ternoon at a gay party held at the
Marsh home 691 Holt avenue
The guests, some rs of his school
friends, enjoyed an afternoon of
games, highlight Of which was the
large pie which when opened, was
found to contain favors for all
Refreshments were served, in
Guiding the big birthday cake with
its lighted candles All decorations
were in shades of pink making
pretty picture.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Preparations For
Wedding Gown Tea

Members Of the Methodist Ladies
Aud society are busy at work on
final preparations for the novel
wedding gown tea 10 be given in
the Academy of Music, Saturday
afternoon, April IA, from 3-5.
4 series of wedding gowns of
various periods will be modelled
showing the various trends in we'd
cling dresses. An interesting pro-
gram will be given and tea will be
served.
A small admission charge will be
made and as space is somewhat
limited, no more tickets will be sold
than there IS room available.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Communism Theme
Of Talk Friday

Loyalty to their country and to
their government was stressed yes
terday by Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne
in her talk on Communism given
before the Junior Auxiliary mem
bers at their meeting in the Veter-
ans hall.
Plans fere made for a candy
sale TO be held on April Il and for
the competition sponsored by the
ct 40 in which junior as we'll as
senior Auxiliary members are en-
tering and which will take place on
April %
Edith was initiated into member
ship.
At the conclusion of the meeting
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Charles Jobes and Mrs. Edward H.
Law.
Kings county has 1889 acres Of
grapes with Muscats leading with
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Rural Recreation
Council To Meet

Monthly meeting Of the Rural
Recreation council will take place
Monday evening, April 9, at 8
o clock in the Veterans Memorial
hall, Imperial.
Dan Grumbles will be in charge
Of the drill work on quadrilles,
teaching calls, figures and move
ments. Earl V. c. Northrop will
take charge Of the instruction on
the oxford minuet and the Trilby
two step.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
VETERANS HALL
DANCE TONIGHT

Resumption of the weekly Satur-
day dances under the auspices of
the Veterans housing committee is
announced, the first dance to take
place tonight at clock in the
Veterans hall.
A new orchestra has been engag-
ed and is ready to present the lat
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
JUNIOR SECTIONS
MEET ON MONDAY

Two Junior Ten Thousand club
sections will meet Monday night,
April 9, at 7:30 p. m.
Arts and Crafts section will meet
in the club house to take up the
leather work project and Social
Welfare will meet at the county
detention home.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
! OF Interest to Women
Social Calendar

TONIGHT
University club dance, 9. Plant
ers hotel. Brawiey.
Dance. 9, Veterans hall.
Junior play, s. high school.
Auxiliary, ESQ, Planters hotel,
Brawley.
TOMORROW
Sunday service, churches.
Daughter Elks sermon, 3, Elks
Rest.
VesPer musicale, 5, Barbara
Worth.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
18th CHILD BORN

OREGON CITY, Ore. UP)-Mrs.
Harry Minard, AZ, gave birth to
her 18th child, daughter, recent
ly. Sixteen Of the children are
alive. The father, a laborer, is 40.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
Guild Will Serve
Merchants Lunch

Mrs. N. H. Gavin and her circle
of the Presbyterian guild will serve
luncheon on Tuesday, April 10,
both to the business men and
women of the city and to the guild
members.
The former are invited to visit
the church between y noon and
p. m. when delicious luncheon
will be served them, while at l p.
m. the regular guild luncheon and
business meeting will take place.
Members of Mrs. Gavin IS circle
are Mesdames Norman E. Dupont,
Elmer Head, Edgar J. Hargrave, w.
A. Scheniman, B. E. Lemons, R. P.
Pope and Jasper L. TraverS.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07

est dance rhythms for the enjoy
ment of patrons.
The public is invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07

Farmers in Northern California
have been asked to pillow fire guards
around their grain and to remove
grass around buildings in order to
reduce fire hazard.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
MONDAY

MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 1880, Bar
bara Worth.
Twice Told Tales, 2, F. E. Kutz
residence.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

Christ Scientist Centro California,
Christ, in
Seventh
Morning o'clock
The Reading located the KehOpf Building lis North Sixth
Street daily Except Sundays and Legal Holidays
p.
Evening a
Harew elcome 10 the an to the
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1934-04-07

Kings county has 1889 acres Of
grapes with Muscats leading with
10408 acres.