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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-07-02
The Theatrical Word-
Good Hot Weather Movies Are
on View at Both Apollo, Circle

Here is light summer entertain
ment that is clean.
Now at the Circle.
II
r OEW'S PALACE is presenting
IL Charlie Ruggles in Murder in
the Private Car" The Lyric is pre-
senting the Baer-C Camera fight
movies and affairs of a Gentle
men, These pictures have been
reviewed in this department.
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can't Describe Thrill

II your guide is an expert and the
fish are rising that evening, you will
see the prettiest angling work of
your life. I can't describe the thrill
Of the sport. You'll have to see it
yourself
II YOU fall, as I predict you will,
get hold of an old fly rod and the
proper line and. leader and try it.
You won't have 10 spend much
money. Waders aren't necessary to
reach the good spots. They will
come later with the other refine
mentS and expenses.
OF course you won't catch a trout
on your first few tries but unless
I'm mistaken YOU won't give up
until you are hopeleSsly enmeShed
in the lure Of the game and reach
the point where on a decision be-
tween shoes for the baby and a
double tapered line. your offspring
viii Just have to make the old pair
90.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Legion Committee
Viii Visit Here

Although the Ell Centre Chamber
of Commerce has not been defin-
itely informed as to the routing of
the American Legion special train
which will leave Los Angeles Oct
ober II enroute to Miami. Fla,
they have been advised by Earl
Trey of radio station KXO that the
motion picture committee of the
California department of the Am
erican Legion is making nation
wide tour previous to the departure
OF the special train and that El
Centro is on their itinerary.
In a letter received today Trey is
informed that the motion picture
committee will leave Hollywood on
October IL, travelling to Miami by
way of the southern route and re-
turning by the northern route and
that this group would like to put
on radio program to be broad
cast over Station KXO in Ell Gen.
tro.
Trey has offered the use of the
local station for this program,
which will be given on October IL
or 13. the definite time to be an
nourced later.
1t is believed from this informal :
ton that the request of the E1
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
OF Interest to Women
MUSIC TEACHERS PLAN CONCERT
SERIES AND SPLENDID PROGRAMS

by the program chairman, Marian
BayleSs Landerman.
Musical America Since 1920 - is
to be the theme and the opening
program will be concerned with
music in this country prior 10 The
advent of the Puritans. This pro-
gram will deal with Indian music
and the influence of Indian melo-
dies on later American music.
The musical influence of the ear
" American settlers will be The
theme for the November program
in which the English. Irish. Scotch,
Welch, and German influences viii
be discussed.
In December the program will
deal with the influence of the
French settlers in Louisiana and
Canada; in January, the Spanish
influence in the southwest; in Feb
ruary, the Negro influence.
Following this the four great
periods of American music will be
discussed in detail: 1620-1800; 1900
1860; 1866 1900, 1900 to the present
time.
With this interesting program
outlined, the group is anticipating
a busy and an enjoyable season.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24

Teachers of Central Union school
district were unanimous in their
praise of the delightful party given
in their honor Saturday night at
the Ten Thousand club by the
Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The party itself was one Of the
cleverest of the year and one in
which the entertainment was pro-
vided both by the hosts and the
guests in the original opening pro-
gram.
After the guests assembled, Bob
Marshall introduced "Miss De-
meanor,' Byron Thurlow, who
with grey wig and old fashioned
costume. resembled the teachers Of
the little red school house days.
She was greeted by the familiar,
''Good Morning. Dear Teacher.
Good Morning to You"
Miss Demeanor called her class
to order, her pupils being the new
teachers and announced that the
opening exercise would be talk by
the principal H. Lee Landerman,
president of the junior chamber,
appeared and in turn introduced c..
B. Collins, county superintendent Of
schools; Guy A. Weakley. district
superintendent for FL Centro; and
j. L. House, principal OF Central
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
FINALS TODAY
FOR PACIFIC
TOURNAMENT

LOS ANGELES, Sept. "a. U.P)-
Lester Stoefen, international dou-
bles champion, carried America IS
hopes into the finals of the Pa
cific southwest mems singles cham
pionShip today in a meeting with
Fred Perry, Ergland's world top
seeded star and defending title
holder.
Stoefen was far from his peak
game yesterday when he downed
Don Bulge, national junior titlist,
Ga, $40, 1913, 6-1.
Perry reached the finals by de-
feating Johnny Van Ryn, Philadel-
phia, in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5, 81.
Three other championships were
at stake in today's play. Kather-
inc Stammers, English girl, was to
decide the women's singles in a
match with Mrs. Ethel Burkhardt
Arnold of Los Angeles.
Elizabeth Ryan and Carolyn Bab-
cock were paired against Freda
James and Betty Nuthall. all-Eng
lish team, in the women's doubles.
Wilmer Allison and Van Ryn were
pitted against the winner of the
Stoefen- George Lott and Bulge
Gene Mako semi-finals match in
the mems doubles.
The mixed doubles title in all
British contest went to Fre6a James
of England and Vernon Kirby Of
South Africa when they routed
Miss Stammers and Frank Wilde,
England, 2-6, GA, 60.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Society
Clubs

Imperial Valley Music Teachers
association is ready to begin an
other successful year and members
are looking forward 10 their first
meeting, Tuesday, October 2,
Recently officers Of the aSsocia-
ton met with Oria Kenah, presi-
dent. tc discuss plans for the year s
activities.
One of the most interesting pro-
jects for the year IS the series Of
artist concerts, plans for which
have been almost completed and
which are to be announced in the
near future.
Outstanding musicians Will be pre-
sented in this series for which sea
son tickets at a minimum price
will be sold. Members of the asso-
citation feel that real musical treat
is in store for valley residents, and
that the concerts will provide both
inspiration and entertainment.
One of the organizations of the
city may join with the muisc
teachers in sponsoring this concert
series.
AS for the regular association
meetings, an interesting program
of study has been outlined for them
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
AUXILIARY AND
LEGION TO HOLD
INSTALLATION

Joint installation for officers of
Boyce Aten post and unit, Amer
ican Legion and Auxiliary, will take
place tonight at O'Clock in the
Veterans Memorial hall.
The impressive installation ser
vice will be conducted by Florence
Richards of Holtville, twenty-sec-
ond district president, for the unit,
and by Phil Hoffman Of Imperial,
twenty-second district commander,
for the post.
After the ceremony refreshments
are to be served and social hour
enjoyed.
A cordial invitatitl is extended
by both organizations TO the pub
lie to attend this installation which
will inaugurate the fall IS activities
for these two groups.
Bess Mitchell will head Boyce
Aten unit as president, succeeding
Bernice Jobes, ans Charles A.
Bratton will be the new post COM
mander, succeeding Charles P.
Delp.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
SHEPPARD Faces =
Second Trial

TOPEKA, Kans., Sept. %. U.P) -
The government, preparing to try
for the second time Major Charles
A. Shepard on charges of numbering
his second wife. hoped today for a
continuance that would permit time
to investigate the death of Major
Shepard's firs wife. She died in Los
Angeles in 1913.
The second wife, Zenana Shepard,
for whose death Major Shepard
was tried and convicted. died at
Fort Riley, Kansas. After his con
yiction, and the case was reversed
and remanded. Major Shepard mar
ried a third time.
S. S. Alexander, u. S. District at
torney, said he had filed motion
asking Judge John c. Pollock to
postpone the second trial now set
for October 8.
Alexander said that if the delay
is allowed he will file a motion in
California for the elimination of
the body of the first Mrs. Clara
ChildS Shepard She died, accord
ing to Alexander in Los Angeles in
1918 after a sudden illness and con-
vulsions. Major Shepard, who is a
doctor, signed the death certificate,
Alexander said, attributing death to
Uremic poisoning.
Major Shepard's second wife died
of poison at Fort Riley. the govern
ment charged at the first trial. Let
ters showing Major Shepard was in
love with a San Antonio, Texas,
stenographer and hoped to marry
her, figured prominently in the tes-
timony. The supreme court reversed
the case on the ground that Judge
Richard ]. Hopkins admitted hear
say testimony.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Al CLUB LEADERS
TRAINING COURSE
TO BEGIN FRIDAY

Mrs. Charles Hackleman, home
department chairman: Mrs. Olive
Carleton, head of the Aggie club
council, and H. Lee Landerman, A.
H club leader, were in conference
today relative to plans for the All
club leaders training course on
Friday and Saturday of this week,
September % and %, and which
will be held in the court house.
The first day will be devoted 10
fundamentals and a quick review
will be given Saturday morning,
the remainder of that days ses-
sion being devoted to advanced
work.
Glenn WaternouSe, assistant state
leader of All club leaders, will be
in charge and the local office is
planning to have mimeographed
outlines of the work ready for
those who attend.
Miss Ziila Mills, who had eX-
pected to be present, has been
granted a temporary leave of abb
sence due to i'll health and is un-
able to attend the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
BY EVELYN HICKS
Press staff Correspondent

Jane and Walter Pool entertained
at their home Friday evening with
a marshmallow bake. Those present
were Irene Taylor, Virginia Averill
Marjorie Harris, Martha Jane
Preble, Billy Dunn, William Wo
mack. and Cyrus Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. v. Stewart left
this week end for Los Angeles where
Stewart will represent Imperial al
the California League of Municipal
tiles convention. They will later mo
tor on down to attend the county
fair at Pomona. They will be gone
about a week.
Mrs. T. d. Mccall left recently
for Hennessey, Oklahoma, to look
after her ranch interests there. She
stopped over at Ranger, Texas, fol
a brief visit with Mrs. Lillian Bus
kirk. Mrs. Mccall plans to be away
a month or six weeks.
Joe Crave of Calexico was an I'm
perial city business visitor Monday
Mrs. Pat Caradine and daughters
Pauline and Patricia have returned
from Pomona where they spent the
summer with relatives.
Paul Cook is teaching at Wilson
school, Ell Centro, and during the
school year he and his mother, Mrs
A. w. Cook, will reside in FL Cen
tro.
Miss Lois Cook, teacher at the
Americanization school, returned
from an European trip recently
having visited her aunt in London,
England.
Mrs. Elizabeth Edge has returned
to Imperial, terminating pleasant
summer outing in the mountains.
Dr.. and Mrs. H. v. Gray returned
Sunday from Long Beach where
they enjoyed two-weeks outing.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Sherlin have
moved to Brawley where Mr.. Sher'
lin conducts a Welding shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Greene are
residing at the home Of Mrs. l.. M
Thompson on West Eighth street
Greene has resumed his teaching
in the local high school and Mrs
Greene is attending junior college
in Ell Centre.
Mrs. w. H. Hahn and grandson
Gene Hahn, returned last week
from a months vacation spent in
Salinas, visiting Mrs. Hahn's daugh'
ter, Mrs. E. w. Heinsoln.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Gibson re-
turned Friday from Los Angeles
where they have spent the past two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo ingram
spent Friday in San Diego on busi-
ness
Miss Vera Ingram and sister, Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
RECEPTION FOR TEACHERS GIVEN
BY JUNIORS is GREAT SUCCESS

Union high school. AL these made
addresses Of welcome, their re-
marks being appropriate to the oc-
caSion.
Music followed, the junior cham
Der quartet, Leo Magee, Walton
johnson, Byron Thurlow and Cy
Shipway singing "School Days.
and "In the Good Old Summer
Time
miss Demeanor then proceed
ed to give her first class instruc-
ton, questions being passed out
among the pupils which they in
turn were to answer. Her pupils
proving so ignorant and SO unruly,
miss Demeanor, in despair,
turned in her resignation at recess
time and the remainder of the eve
ming was devoted to dancing and
cards, light refreshments being
served.
Byron Thurlow was chairman of
the committee in charge and as
sisted by John Wells, Albert De-
Wore, Bob Marshall, Bob Wylie,
Gilbert Smith and Homer Watson.
The junior chamber hopes to
make this reception an annual af-
fair and judging by the enthusi-
asm of the guests of honor, they
are heartily in favor of such an in
stitution.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
CRANDALL GIRLS
RECEIVE HONORS

Interesting news has been receiv-
ed by The Press relative to the ac-
tivities OF the two daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Crandall.
Mrs. Crandall and Ahleen and
Betty are spending the winter in
San Diego.
Miss Ahleen Crandall, although
only freshman at San Diego State
college, made the Treble Clef club,
girls glee club which last year
took first place in the Southern
California competition. Miss Gran
dali feels quite honored as the
competition for the club was keen.
She is also playing the violin in
the college orchestra.
Betty Crandall is attending
Woodrow Wilson junior high school
and was elected captain of one of
the two physical education groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
DESERT PICNIC
FOR C. E. GROUP

One Of the pleasantest events of
the weekend was the desert party
enjoyed Saturday night by the
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
society.
The group motored to the sand
dunes east Of Seeley where most
delightful party was held, Rev. Irv-
ing T. Raab acting as chaperon.
Members who attended were:
the Misses Lillian Shawley, Fran
ces Allen, Hetty Ann Lewis, Rheta
Percival, Ruth Riddle, Jacqueline
Levine, Marjorie Hoyey, Kay Glenn
ents, Georgia Frances Damron;
Messrs. Rudy Furbass, Bob Fur
bass, Phil Wiegand, Albert jenkins,
Clarence Young, Bob Mack, Leo
nard Carey, Dan Judd, Bill Chris
tian, Paul Marsh. Heath Hovey,
Ulan Allen, Philip LIE Vine.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
MASONIC
HOMECOMING TO
BE HELD TONIGHT

Annual homecoming celebration
for MaSons and their families, CIV
en- by FL Centro lodge No. 384, F.
and A. M, is scheduled for tonight
at O'Clock in the Masonic temple
and over 200 guests are expected
A delicious chicken dinner will
be served at this time and will be
followed by program whose de-
tails have not been revealed but
which is said to be exceptionally
fine.
All Masons and their families
have been given a cordial invita-
tien to attend and special invita-
ton has been extended to sojourn-
ing MasonS and their families. Tic
keIs may be secured from any Of
ficer of the lodge.
This annual Homecoming is one
of the highlights of the Masonic
calendar and is always welcomed
by the members. 1t also serves,
aside from being a reunion, to start
lodge activities for the coming year.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
L. A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES, Sept. "a. UP
The market turned dull and down
ward again in early trading on the
Los Angeles stock exchange today.
Volume was very light.
Edison common, with 800 shares
sold, opened at IL and slipped TO
liz, unchanged. Claude Neon, on
the same volume, opened at 1las,
climbed to 111z and sagged to llss &,
up K. On the same volume, Sig
nal Oil and Gas "A'' opened at
An and climbed to Az, unchanged.
On volume of 100 shares on less,
Standard Oil was down l at 31A;
Union Oil was down u at 14A;
Pacific Finance was up q at 89s;
Pacific indemnity was down 1s at
~
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Schools
Churches
LOCAL WOMEN
RETURN FROM
BOARD MEET

Mrs. F. D, Jacobs and Mrs. A. B.
Hanson of this city, with Mrs.
Maude Glasby of Calexico. have just
returned from the meeting of the
county executive board for the Sou
thern District of theCalifornia Fed.
Grafton of Women'S clubs.
The board meeting was attended
by ITS women and held Friday,
September 81, in the Laguna Beach
club house, luncheon being served
at the Laguna hotel.
In addition to the transaction of
business and making of plans for
the district convention to be held at
Lake Arrowhead during the latter
part of October, the chief event of
the meeting was the address by
Warren Atherton of the state board
of prison terms and paroles.
The speaker outlined the work of
the board and at the close of his
stimulating address, answered the
many questions of the club women.
Interest centered around the Teha-
chapi women's prison and he an
Swered questions in detail, express
ing the desire of the board to CO.
operated with the club women
Since he district convention will
feature election of officers, the nom-
mating committee met but made no
announcement. Mrs. Hanson, in ad-
dition to her duties as district audi
tor, is the member at large on the
nominating committee. Mrs. Jacobs
is state chairman of resolutions and
Mrs. Glasby, president of the I'M
perial County Federation of Wo-
mems clubs.
The January board meeting is to
be held in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Trojan Grid Star
Injured In Fall

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. "a. U.P)-
Six men were severely shaken up
today when an elevator cage drcr-
ped Is feet into a tunnel on the
Fox motion picture lot.
The men were descending in the
cage to tunnel built to represent
a tube under the East River, New
York.
The injured were taken to the
Cedars of Lebanon hospital for ex-
animation. One of the victims was
Bob Hall, former University of
Southern California football star.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Local Youth Will
Study For Ministry

Honoring Bud kirkpatrick, mem
bers of the Baptist Young People Z
Union gave a party last night in
the First Baptist church.
Kirkpatrick is leaving this week
for Denver, Colo, where he will
enter the Bible Institute with q
view to entering the ministry. His
many friends arranged the party
as a tribute to the affection and
esteem in which he is held by the
young people of the community.
Games were played and refresh
ments served to the large group
attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
\ (Iu' u'I<eflS
New York Stocks

Z
NEW YORK, Sept. "a. tU.H = A
decline of more than points in the
stock of United States Smelling and
Refining company featured an ir-
regularly lower stock market today.
Only 100000 shares were traded in
the first four hours, but sentiment
was better.
The drop in U. S. Smelling had
an adverse effect on other silver
shares and indirectly depressed the
rest of the list.
Silver shares were down l to more
than 2 points and gold mining issues
joined the decline. Homestake min
ing came out at 408, off 2 points
from the previous close.
U. S. Steel and most other steel
shares registered small losses.
Railroad shares met moderate
realizing after a further runup in
the early trading. Losses were small
in most instances. Union Pacific, an
exception, broke Q points to 98.
American Telephone was down
more than a point and losses OF
equal amount were made by Califor-
MIA Packing, Chrysler, and U. S.
Rubber, preferred Fractional de-
clines were registered in Allied Che
mical, American Can, American Ra-
diator, General Motors, Goodyear,
Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck'
and Westinghouse Electric.
Utilities continued to hold gains.
Stock sales approximated $4,000
shares against 10000 shares Fri
day. Curb sales were 10000 against
1913 900 Friday.
Dow Jones preliminary closing av-
erages showed: industrial 90.45; off
0.63; railroad 3506, off OBS; utility,
10 10 off a 001
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
ACACIA HOME
DEPARTM E Mt
MEETS TUESDAY

Plans for a school lunch room
and other activities in relation 70
the school will be discussed at to-
morrow IS meeting of Acacia home
department which will take place
in the teacherage.
Parents of school children have
been given a special invitation TO
attend the meeting which will be-
gin at noon with pot luck lunch
con.
Miss Florence Glenn, home dem
onstration agent. is expected to be
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
KIDNAP THREAT
IN HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. "a. UR)-A
police guard today shielded the
children of Nick Mallas, screen
studio landscape expert, from kid
naping threats contained in a note,
demanding $4,000 from their faith
or
The note, crudely penciled on a
piece of wrapping paper, was stuff
fed in the mailbox of Mallas
North Hollywood home 1t read:
"Come across with $1,000 or we
win get that little kid of yours.
Get money reddy Will give you
chance-X. -
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
L. A. Livestock

LOS ANGELES, Sept. "a. W.R-
Hogs 100. No early sales.
Cattle 1900 commercial, 1900 gov
eminent. Slow, steady to is lower
Medium fed steers $3.50 to 81
Best held above $500. Grass
short fed steers $460-5.35. Mex
ican $425-4.50 Short fed heifers
$3.50. Grass heifers $3.50 down
Common to good cows S3-4.25. Cut
ter grades $150-2.85.
Calves 2100 commercial, $50 gov
eminent. Very slow. Medium good
calves $4.70-5.
Sheep 1900 commercial, $50 gov
eminent. Lambs steady. E arly y
shorn lambs $625. Feeder lambs
$5.25.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR BIRTHDAY

Delightful surprise birthday par
ty was given for Mrs. Elionara
Slokak by her daughter and SON.
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernice Will
son and their son, Woody.
A most enjoyable evening was
spent in playing cards after which
refreshments were served, sand
Wiches, the birthday cake and ice
cream.
Those present were the guest of
honor, j. F. Sloyak, and sons JUL
ius and Sylvin; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Proyazek and their son and daugh-
ter. Leon and Layingia; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Valusek, Antonette
Polansky and Bob Valusek.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
BUSINESS WOMEN
TO HOLD SESSION

First meeting this season for the
FL Centre Business and Profes-
sional Women's club has been
called for Wednesday evening, Sep
tember 81, at 7:30 O'Clock at the
home OF Mrs. Carmen Gibson.
A short business meeting will be
conducted and the remainder OF
the evening will be devoted to a
reunion and social gathering.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
NJ. E. MISSIONARY
SOCIETY MEETING

Methodist Missionary society
members will discuss plans for this
year S activities at their opening
meeting of the fall season.
This meeting will take place at
2:30 tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday
September IS, at the home Of Mrs
j. M. Adair, 753 Olive avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
SHRINE SOCIAL
CLUB TO MEET

Members of the White Shrine So
cial club viii hold their first gath
ering Of the fall season tomorrow,
Tuesday, September 25. at noon in
Brawley at the home Of Mrs.
Ottilie Eckert.
A pot luck luncheon will be
featured and each woman who at
tends is asked to bring her own
service. Since this is the first
meeting CT the year. a large at
tendance is anticipated
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
GIVES PARTY
FOR STUDENTS

Hazel Baker, teacher of music,
gave her annual Homecoming party
Saturday evening at her studio,
665 Hell avenue.
Mrs. Bakers pupils were guests
Of honor and bad a delightful eve
ming. The party took place on the
lawn at the edge Of which bon
fire was lighted where marshmal-
lows were toasted. All sorts Of
games were played by the light Of
the fire and everyone was enthus-
iastic over this homecoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
OMEGA CONNELLY
REOPENS STUDIO

Omega Connolly, teacher of pi-
ano, has returned to the valley
and has reopened her studio at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Mrs. Connolly teaches both ele-
mentary and advanced pano work
and anyone wishing further infor-
nation may reach her at the hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Stevens Dairy
Pasteurized and
R0tD MIX

Come out and see our COWS milk
ed at the dairy and watch our fine
system Of operating and you will
be convinced you have no other milk
but Stevens MIX for your babies.
Also the latest type filtered water
system. Our price is the same to
all. Telephone 1901. (adv)
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-24
Baseball Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
New York Is, Boston 04.
Cleveland 2-5, Chicago IL.
Washington 2-5, Philadelphia Is.
st. Louis Al, Detroit 80.