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The Washington times., 1934-12-21
Will EniOY
Old-FashiOned Yule

welt, and all the members of his
immediate family around him on
Christmas Eve. Chief among the
participants in the distribution of
gifts will be "Sistie" and "Buz-
Zie" Dali, little Sarah Roosevelt,
daughter of James Roosevelt, and
William Donner RooSe, ,elt.
Christmas morning the RooSe-
velts will shake hands with every
member of the White House staff,
wish them a merry Christmas
greeting and give them presents.
This includes workmen, gardeners,
Secret Service men and the cleri-
cal staff.
A huge pile of gifts is in a closet
upstairs in the White House. Mrs.
Roosevelt has been shopping for
several months. Many of her gifts
already have been distributed.
Swamped With Greetings
Christmas cards and letters Of
greeting were arriving at the rate
of almost 1000 a day, and it was
expected 10000 would be received
by Christmas.
Mrs Roosevelt, on the day be-
fore Christmas. will help play
Santa Claus at the Salvation Army
Ind at the Central Union Mission.
At S o'clock that afternoon PresI-
cent and Mrs. Roosevelt will 20
across to Lafayette Park to par.
ticipate in the Community Yule.
tide ceremony.
On December % there will be
a party for the Roosevelt grand
children at which several hundred
children will be guests.
The Washington times., 1934-12-21
CIVIL SERVICE
EXTENSION
URGED

Extension of the Civil Service
provisions to include recently Gre
ated agencies which are to become
established branches of the Gov.
ernment, with such exceptions as
may, be deemed advisable, is
recommended III the fifty.first an
nual report of the Civil Service
Commission made public today.
The commission suggests that
incumbents be required to qualify
in appropriate non-competitive
examinations as a condition Of
their inclusion within the CLASH
fled service.
Retirement Plan
The commission also proposes a
uniform optional retirement age
of so years after 80 years Of
service. 1t suggests that the
option should be exercised either
by the Government or by the
employe.
Inclusion of postmaSterS of the
first, second and third classes in
the competitive classified service
as well as other administrative Of
fices which are not policy-deter-
mining, such as collectors of GUS
toms. collectors of internal reVe-
nue. and most positions of attor-
ney, also is recommended in the
report. The report says:
"ROstmasterships are purely
business offices; they have no
proper relation to politics. The
same may be said of the offices
of collector of customs, cOllec-
tor of internal revenue and
many others now outside the
provisions Of the civil service
law and rules. The commission
Is strongly in favor of filling
pOStmaSterShipS through the
promotion of vOrthy SubOrdi.
mates wherever possible. 1t is
convinced such practice would
benefit the Service"
AnnuitieS Urged
The commission reneWS its
recommendation made in the last
annual report that it be author
lied to investigate and conciliate
differences arising out of re-
movals, reductions or suspensions
between employees in the classi,
fled service and their superiors.
AnnuitieS for employees retired
because of physical disability who
recover before reaching the auto
matte retirement age and who
fail of reinstatement through no
fault of their own within the
90-day limit, are urged in the re-
port.
The Washington times., 1934-12-21
FOX PREPARED
FOR YULET|DE
CHEER SHOW
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CONTINUED from Page y
the famous horse picture, as one
Of its main attractions, starts at 8
o'clock.
Leads Singing
Mr.. Godfrey is acting as leader
In the nightly carol singing at
loves Fox Theater. Tomorrow
night, he announced today, the
carols will be put on nation
wide hook-up.
From coast to coast, the country
will hear Washington welcome the
Yuletide season.
Donations for the Cheer Fund
are pouring in at the central
headquarters, 1928 st. N. w.
Today unit C. c. A. U. of Loans
and Currency. Treasury Depart
ment, is putting on big Christ
mas party, every guest to bring a
toy or article of food or clothing
for the Christmas Cheer CLUB.
Donations have been collecting
for some weeks and already sew
eral big barrels have been filled.
Sorority Helps
Alpha chapter of the Beta Chi
Sorority has taken two families
from the clubs list of needy for
whom it promises to provide a
perfect Christmas - dinner, toys
for the little ones, and some
clothing.
Voluntary Goodfellows, the ma
jority of whom wish to be anony-
NOUS, took over about 10 other
families yesterday. Baskets for
about 20 families were promised
by various individuals. Clothing
and toys were offered by others.
The campaign officially closes
tomorrow, but donations of any
kind will be received through
Christmas Eve. Efforts will be
made to care for as many fan1i-
lies as possible. Letters appeal
ing for help, however, continue to
flood campaign headquarters and
the club will gratefully accept any
assistance offered.
Need Greater Than Ever
The letters received so far in
dicate that the need this year
Is greater than ever. Families
who have been sacrificing every
thing they possessed just to get
Alonc" have reached the limit
Of their means. Furniture has
been sold. The few trinkets so
valued in other days are gone.
Nothing remains to sell or pawn
to buy Christmas things for the
children.
Relief funds provide only a
bare living. It is impossible,
they tell us, even to think of
using any of these precious pen
nies for toys or even clothing.
Children Hopeful
But the children, especially the
little ones whose faith in Santa
Claus has persisted in spite of
poverty, are hoping that he will
remember. They have been
good boys and girls" in the
face of situations that have tried
the virtue of adults.
Every penny received by the
Christmas Cheer Club goes to fill
one Of those darned and oftimes
ragged little socks, or to provide
o warm and inviting dinner for
&hA FoVoilv
The Washington times., 1934-12-21
YULE SERVICE

Rev. Calvin J. Dixon, pastor,
will preach Christmas Day at 4
a. m, at the only Yule service to
be held at the Evangelical Chris
tian Church. 7O8 o st. N. W.
The Washington times., 1934-12-21

feet Of land at Eighteenth and
D SITS. N. W.. for $30o,ooo to pro-
vide a site for the new Depart.
Tent of Interior Building.
The Washington times., 1934-12-21
BUILDING SITE PLANNED

The Federal Government yes
terday purchased 10000 square
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
COMMITTEES FOR
SENIORS RETURN
DANCE SELECTED

Seniors are beginning prepara-
tions for the annual return dance,
the last social event Of the year,
which will be given in the high
school gymnasium, Tuesday eve
ming, May %.
Although no motif has yet been
decided upon for the dance, Rob-
ert Elliott, class president, has ap-
pointed the following committees
to take charge Of the affair: en-
tertainment. Loi; Greenlee, chair
man; Horace Simms, Don Rex,
Temple Robinson; refreshments,
Bill Du Bois, chairman; Warren
Brock, Margaret Loud, Geraldine
johnson; decorations, Georgiana
Sones, chairman; Agnes Penning-
ton, Lillian Hall, FL Nora Mills,
Ralph Adams. Wilmer Swerdfeger,
Alvin Bucklin. Harold Forsberg;
reception, El Nora Mills, Betty
Tipps, Richard Msddux. Robert
Elliott, Anita Vinfrido.
Miss Annette Damron and S. E.
Allen, senior class advisers, are as
sisting the committees in making
plans for the affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23

listed below. Greenery and bas-
kets of flowers decorated the club
house.
Particular mention must be given
of the violin number played by
Miss Elizabeth Connolly, Mrs. Reid
playing the piano accompaniment,
this number also being greatly en-
joyed.
Sartorio, duet, italian Melo-
dy,'' Mary Moore. Marjorie Ander-
son Phippen, Big Brass Drum, -
David Butterworth MacGregor,
solo, "a Toy Sail Boat;' Diller-
Quaile, duet, "Old French Air, -
Lois Martin, Mrs. Reid; Gaynor,
March Of the Wee Folk An
drew Dubois, Thompson, Spark
ling Waterfall" Phyllis Purdy;
Bilbro, solo. Gallant Soldiers; 8"
Rea, two pianos, 1.-The Wood
Nymph IS Harp" Raynor Clemons,
Mrs. Reid; Lichner, "A Tulip, y
Marjorie Anderson; Grant-Schae-
fer, "Uncle Remus," Betty Gran
dali; Reinhold, 1.-The March of
Fingall's Men, Orville Ingram;
Brown, two pianos, "Pixies Good
night Song" Marjorie Anderson,
Betty Crandall; zilcher, Ca
votte.'' Mary Moore; violin solo,
Miss Connolly: Nevin, two pianos,
1.-The Gondolier," Mary King,
Neva Dowd; Smith, IAN Old Eng
lish Dance Mary Louise Sigmon;
Friml, Mazurka," Maurin G
Graves; Bliss, "Tumbleweed,' All
leen Crandall; Friml, Moonlight
on the Lagoon. - Neva Dowd; Eli
enburg. duet, "Russian Sleigh
ride. Mary King, Maurine Graves:
MacDowell, ITO An Old White
Pine" Catherine Frank; 10th,
''Song of the River Mary King;
Mozart, two pianos, Fantasia in
c Minor" Helen Dowd, Geraldine
johnson, second piano score by Ed
ward Grieg.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
SIGNAL CHAPTER
PLANS MEMORIAL
SERVICE FRIDAY

A particularly impressive pro-
gram is being planned for the next
meeting of Signal Chapter No. 276,
Order of the Eastern Star, to be
held Friday evening at 8 O'Clock
in the Masonic temple.
At this time a beautiful memorial
service will be conducted by team
from the Past Matrons and Patrons
association.
The following members of the
association will fill the stations;
Esther Kavanaugh, Holtville, wor-
thy matron; Alton Jeffus, Braw-
ley, worthy patron; Lille Belle
Bucklin. El Centro, associate ma
tron: Ralph Powers, Imperial, as
sociate patron; Ella Bell Tondro,
FL Centro, secretary; Lula Arnold
Ell Centre, treasurer; Alice Du
Sold. El Centro. conductresS; Vir-
ginia Huston, Brawley, associate
conductress; Grace BroWnell, CAL
ipatria, marshal; Clara Taylor,
Holtville, chaplain; Maude Red
dish, Calexico. Adah; Elsie Will
liams, Holtville, Ruth; H e n
Houseman, Brawley, Esther; Ina
Anderson, El Centre, Martha; Ev-
elyn Powers, Imperial, Electa;
Mace Williams, Holtville, warder;
Nathan Pulsifer, Calexico; James
Snyder, Holtville, flagbearers; Irene
Hatch, organist; E. N. D. Hatch,
manager.
All Eastern Stars are invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
TWICE TOLD TALES SECTION NAMES
PROGRAM AND HOSTESSES NEXT YEAR

ing in November, Mrs. Earle G..
Davis will be the story teller and
Mrs. II. C. Diller the hostess; at
the second November meeting Mrs
Diller will tell the story and Mrs
Contos will be the hostess; at the
December meeting Mrs. Dupont
will have the story and Mrs. r. J..
Clevenger will be hostess; at the
first meeting in January Mrs. P.
N. Van Slyck will have the story
and Mrs. j. E. Brock will be host
ess; at the second January meet
ing Mrs. Donald w. Ketchen will
tell the story and Mrs. o. j. Brad
shaw will be hostess; at the first
February meeting Mrs. Forrest E.
Kutz will have the story and Mrs.
Charles E. Anderson will be host
ess; at the second February meet
ing Mrs. E. j. Mack will be story
teller and Mrs. w, H. Tyler, Jr.,
hostess; first March meeting, Mrs.
P. A. Murray. story teller Mrs. D.
B. Roberts, hostess; second Marcn
meeting, Mrs. Lee Nuffer, story
teller, Mrs. Irving T. Raab, host
eSS; first April meeting, Mrs. Raab,
story teller and Mrs. Nuffer, host
ess; second April meeting, Mrs.
Roberts story teller, Mrs. Murray
hostess; May meeting, Mrs. Tyler
story teller, and Mrs. Mack,
hostess
The section meets on the second
and fourth Mondays of each month,
beginning with the fourth Monday
in October and ending with the
second Monday in May. In Dec
ember there is but one meeting,
that on the second Monday
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
PERUlQL
PnPACPnpHJ'

Thomas Stewart King is the
name Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin T. King
have chosen for their son, born
Sunday in Los Angeles.
Business and Professional Wom-
en- s club of Ell Centro will have a
dinner meeting tonight at 7 O'Clock
at the Barbara Worth hotel. Re-
port of convention and installation
of officers will feature the meet
ing.
Junior Ten Thousand club IS Arts
and Crafts section will meet to-
night at 7 O'Clock in the club
house to continue work on the
leather project.
McCabe- Eucalyptus home de-
partment meets tomorrow at 10 a.
m. at the George Swami home, the
highway date ranch+ Simplitied
cleaning is the project.
Canning of tomatoes is the prof.
ect for the Mesquite Lake home
department meeting tomorrow at
10 at the w. j. Carleton home.
Mrs. Viola Peterson and Miss
Imogene Peterson who are spend
ing some time in Banning, are Wis
iting for few days in Ell Centre
at their home on Brighton avenue,
where their daughter and sister,
Miss Enola Peterson, lives.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
SHADOW FRIENDS REVEALED AT
PARTY HELD IN CHURCH TUESDAY

the plan that they offered the
suggestion that the younger girls,
those in sle fourth 10 sixth grade,
be organized into missionary groups
and that the Pioneers act as
shadow friends for them.
The Pioneers are composed of
girls from the eighth grade
through the high school and Mrs
Leslie Carries, leader of missionary
education has been in charge of
their program.
Mrs. Carle and Mrs, Bertha Judd
spoke on behalf of the shadow
friends. Mrs. Carle gave each girl
a box and asked her to take it
home, suggesting that it be placed
on the dining table and that some
member of the family contribute a
penny at each meal, the sum at
the end of the year to be turned
over to missionary work.
Mrs. c. II. Leger, Mrs. Clyde
Dyer and Mrs. C. V. Munson were
in charge of the pretty decora-
tions; and those who aided in Serv-
ing the refreshments were Mes
danes Earl Trey, Vaughn N.
Thompson, G. w. Sawyer, E. w.
Schiller, c. H. Leger, McCaslin, and
Miss Minnie McGrath.
Evelyn Strickler and Helen Hawk
also assisted in serving.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
Society
Clubs

Shadow friends of the girls in
the Pioneer clubs of the Presbyter-
ian church, the mysterious friends
who have done such nice things for
the girls during the year, were re-
vealed at the party held last night
IN the church social hall.
The first part of the evening was
devoted to games, and during the
last game. an adaptation of that
old favorite, "clap in, clap out. -
the shadow friends were made
known.
After the games. the group
marched to the large banquet table,
beautifully decorated. In the CEN
ter was large candelabrum with
candles in delicate pastel shades,
and at each end were bowls of zin-
MAS in the same shades, which
were repeated again in the pretty
nut cups and place cards.
Refreshments were served in
courses and afterwards short
speeches were made, Mrs. Irving
T. Raab presiding. Mary Ann Rid
die, Josephine Fleming and May
Ellen Swartz, spoke for the girls,
telling of what the Pioneer mis-
sionary clubs had meant to them
during the year and the enjoy
ment they had received from the
shadow friend relationship.
The girls were so delighted with
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23

Philadelphia, Pa.
Chamber of Commerce,
Ell Centro, Calf,
Dear Sirs:
I write on behalf of the Free Lii
brary of Philadelphia to ask if it
will be possible for you to present
t. it one copy of all maps, guide
books and pamphlets descriptive of
your city and its immediate vicin-
ity, and to request that you place
the Free Library upon your mailing
list to receive all future publica-
tions of this character.
Hoping that you may be in a
position to consider this request
favorably, I am,
Yours very truly,
F. H. Price,
Assistant Librarian, The Free Lib
rary of Philadelphia.
Note: Robert Hays, manager OF
the Ell Centro Chamber of Com
merce, states that so many re-
quests, similar to the above, hav,
been made during the past few
years to be put on a mailing list TO
receipt of future publications tina
a file has been made and UheneVe
a new piece of literature or mimeo
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
FINAL DETAILS
COMPLETED FOR
BIBLE SCHOOL

Plans for the union daily vaca-
ton Bible school were completed
at last night IS meeting of the facul-
ty held in the State Street Christ
ian church.
This school has a new course
this year and will feature system
attic education in religion, temper
ance, and in Americanism. A
corps of competent teachers has
been chosen ana the school is open
to children regardless of denomi-
nation. Four churches sponsoring
it are the State Street Christian,
First Presbyterian, First Methodist
Episcopal and Church of the Naz-
arene.
Sessions begin Monday, June 4,
and will be held from 8-11 a. m.
in the Harding school, all work
being completed in the cool hours
of the morning.
Two new members have been
added to the faculty: Mrs. C. H.
Leger who will be play supervis-
or, and Miss Rosemary Daniel, Sec
retary.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
Mrs. Huston Will
Attend A. A. Z. w.
State Convention

Mrs. j. D. Huston of Imperial is
to represent the valley Women S
University club at the thirteenth
convention of the California State
Division of the American AsSocia-
ton of University Women to be
held on Friday and Saturday of
this week, May 25 and 26, at STAN
ford university.
The newly elected president, Miss
Myrtle Mcdonald, being unable to
attend, Mrs. Huston, outgoing
president, was unanimously chosen
as delegate at the last meeting of
the club.
Members of the Palo Alto branch
are to be official hoStesSeS and
the convention will be held in the
women's club house at the uni
verSity.
Among the speakers scheduled
are DR.. Theodore Kreps, DR.. H.
d. Henderson, DR.. William M.
Proctor, Miss Emma L. Noonan,
DR.. Percy A. Martin, their talks
covering education for consumers,
guidance in school program, aims
of the vocational guidance associ-
alton, the question as to whether
America is a land of opportunity,
and Latin America.
At the international dinner Sat-
urday evening, Mrs. Malbone W..
Graham will preside and speakers
are DR.. Ralph Lutz, and DR.. Peter
Odegard
Miss Alice Anderson. president,
is to preside. In addition to bus
mess meetings there will be Sec
tional conferences.
At the education dinner on Fri
day. DIR. Ray Lyman Wilbur, pres
ident of Stanford university, will
speak on "The Development OF
Leadership.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
Schools
Churches
lBACCALAUREATE
SERVICE SUNDAY
AT HIGH SCHOOL

Sunday services for the combined
high school and Junior college
graduating classes will be held Sun
day, May 81, in the high school
auditorium, at O'Clock.
The program announced today is
as follows: "Pomp and Circum-
stance" edward ElgaD, an or
chestral selection played by the
high school orchestra; 80 Wor-
ship the King (Franz Joseph
Haydn sung by the congregation;
prayer by Rev. Charles Bailey;
Marcia Turca' Mozart -PapinD
played by the string trio, Ethel
Malan. Pollyanna Stone, Ahleen
Crandall, accompanied by Miss Lu-
cille Krause; Scripture reading by
Rev. w. NJ. Summers; piano solo,
"Rondo Capriccio' (Mendelssohn)
played by Margaret Britton: class
sermon by Rev. E. Malan; "Praise
Ye the Father (Charles Gounod)
sung by the mixed glee club; 'Am-
erica, the Beautiful" by the con-
gregation; and the benediction by
v. E. Butterworth.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
STUDENTS OF RUTH TEEPLE REID
PRESENTED IN EXCELLENT RECITAL

Interesting and unusual, the pro-
gram presented last night by pu-
pills of Ruth Teeple Reid, teacher Of
piano. maintained that fine STAN
dard which is characteristic of re-
citals by her students.
Good rhythm was particularly
noticeable even among the begin
ners, and there was quite large
group of children who have studied
only one year or less and who were
remarkably proficient for such
short period of work. These child
rem appeared on the first part of
the program, the more advanced
students playing the concluding
numbers which were exceptionally
well played.
The complete program presented
last night in the Ten Thousand
club house before a large group of
interested friends and relatives, is
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
MANY ATTEND
SHRINE DANCE

Members Of the White Shrine So
cial club enjoyed pleasant lunch
con and afternoon of bridge yes
terday at the Hotel de ANA, Cal
eXico.
Pretty flowers decorated the
tables and prizes were given the
auction and contract winners, Mrs.
George w. Damron of this city
winning the second high score prize
for contract.
Ell Centrans who attended are
Mesdames w. D. Carey, j. P. Han
sen, r. L. Palmer, U. L. Martin,
C. w. Macarthur. C. E. Bates, A.
N Bucklin, c. H. DuSold. P. E.
Ryerson, George w. Damron, 1. J,
Harris, Duane Stafford, j. A. Hall,
F. Smith, w j. Meagher, e. o.
NeilI.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
DESSERT TO BE
SERVED TONIGHT
BY CHURCH GUILD

Delicious and refreshing dessert
will be served this evening in a
most attractive setting, the garden
of the Presbyterian church, by the
two guild circles.
The public is invited to attend
and to enjoy delectable dessert
planned by the guild members, and
also to enjoy pleasant social time
in this pretty cool spot.
Dessert will be served at z p. m
and the women will continue serv-
ing as long as there is any demand
on the part of patrons. The best
of cooks have contributed so the
quality of this dessert is certain to
be excellent.
Those who will act as hostesses
are the members of Mrs. Leo Rau-
enzahn IS and Mrs. j. J. Green s
circles, MesdameS H. G. Diller, E.
E. Clements, Charles E. Anderson,
E. w. Schiller, Ralph Reynolds, H.
R. Moore, G.. Sawyer, Mark M.
Connolly, A. C. Finney, U. L. Mar
tin,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
Ceremonial Held
Last Night BY
Camp Fire Group

Wadita Camp Fire girls held an
impressive ceremonial last night,
the service being held on the des-
ert west OF Ell Centro.
The firelighting ceremony was
conducted BY Rosalind Thomp-
son who lit the candle symbolizing
work; by Jane Allinder who lit that
for health, and by Wandalynn
Thompson who lit that for love.
Girls receiving honors were Jean
Dyer, Jane Allinder, Patsy Thomp-
son, Mary Virginia McNeece, Wan
dalyn Thompson, Lenna Arnold,
Barbara Marsh, Rosaline Thomp-
son, Helen Moore, Doris Chesnut,
Bette Lu Dutton, Betty Smyer
Lenore Hawley, Ruth Jennette.
The groups charter was present.
ed and membership cards were
given to the above girls and to Al
berta Lorenson and Frances Christ
ian. Mrs. B. A. Harrigan is guard
ian of this group.
Last nights ceremonial concludes
the activities of the Wadita group
for this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
TO
ATTEND SERVICE

Christian church is having two
special events Sunday. May d.
At last night IS meeting Of Boyce
Aten post of the American Legion,
the Legionnaires voted TO attend
Memorial services Sunday at the
State Street Christian church, Sons
Of Legionnaires joining them for
this service. V. E. Butterworth
will preach an appropriate sermon
for the occasion. Services will be-
gin at 10:45.
Also on Sunday, at the church
school hour of $50, special
Children's IS day program will be
given.
This is to be a musical pageant
entitled 1.-The Garden Guest" and
Miss Viola Dirrim and Mrs. Edith
Tinz are in charge. The costumes
are being made by the Loyal Work
ers class.
Sunday will also be promotion
day for the church school
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23

conduct a campaign in behalf of
syncrotax throughout Imper !
Valley, Young states, and all who
are interested are urged to be pres
ent.
The temporary committee is par
ticularly anxious to have residents
of Calexico and Holtville at tomor-
row nights meeting, these COM
munities not having been well rep
resented at previous syncrotax
gatherings.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
Present Day Club
Changes Meeting

Due TO a conflict with other
events, Present Day club members
have changed their no host dinner
from Friday to Saturday night Of
this week.
The club will meet Saturday at
7 O'Clock at the Hotel de ANA,
Calexico for dinner and game of
bridge. This will be the last club
meeting of the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-05-23
JUNIOR COLLEGE
PARTY FRIDAY

Junior college students are plan
ming a Dutch treat' plunge party
at Kenyon's IS desert plunge, this
Friday. May 25. After the swim
ming party, the freshman class will
serve refreshments in the patio OF
the plunge.
Amy student attending junior
college is invited 10 attend.