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Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Society
Clubs

Conducting a household that con-
tanned a quarter of a million pieces
of china. 40 refrigerators, that had
in its cupboards. SO tons OF poultry
&C tons of fresh meat. 1000 dozen
eggs, and altogether enough food to
keep about 5000 people well and
happy for six or seven days, Is the
lot that belonged to Commodore
Herbert Hartley. former command
er OF the mammoth steamship Lev
latham, who will speak at the Wom-
an s Ten Thousand club, on Thurs
day. March %, in the afternoon,
and at the Junior Ten Thousand
club that evening.
II is staggering TO hear OF the
200 900 pieces Of linen, comprising
sheets, pillow cases, and napkins.
which we're necessary TO stock this
tremendous ship for each crossing
of the Atlantic And not the least
of the commander S duties were
those of supervising the handling OF
this mammoth stock OF linens, a
fact which he speaks entertaining
lv about in his talk. Commodore
Hartley will present this interesting
speech through the courtesy OF the
Pepperell Manufacturing company.
To be ships houSekeeper Is not
far distant from the demands that
are made upon family houSekeep-
ers, except that in Commodore
Hartley's case. he was required TO
serve as host 10 some of the most
famous dignitarieS OF the country.
And this social task has made him
friends of Will Rogers. Mary Pick
ford, Queen Marie OF Roumanla,
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. and q list OF
other well known and lesser known
people who coyet and respect the
acquaintance Of the captain OF one
of the largest transatlantic liners.
Housekeeping board ship has its
problems but so also has the Ten
Thousand club for its kitchen equip
ment has become depleted. For
this reason the club IS holding
kitchen shower Thursday afternoon
and the following is the list OF
needed articles suggested by the
house committee, Mrs. A. c. Fin
ney, chairman:
Twelve pottery bowls in black,
green. orange, which will be suit
able both for serving or for flowers;
"a tea towels marked with the let
ters w. T. T. c.; u card table cov-
ers: 3 large butcher knives. 6 parlng
knives. 4 large cooking spoons.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
WINNERS IN MEMORIAL ESSAY CONTEST
NAMED TO-DAY AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

FL Centre won second and third
place and Brawley first in the Irene
Lucille Brooks Memorial essay con-
test conducted under the auspices
of the Women S University club for
students OF the valley Junior col
legeS
Kathleen McKillan of Brawley
won the first prize of S25 for her
essay on Modern Dictators =;
Melvin Wilby of Central won sec
ond prize OF SIS for his essay on
This Day and Age and Florence
Hess of Central won third prize of
$40, her topic being s'Old Men To
Talk With The Press takes par
ticular pride in this last award as
Miss Hess is Press staff correspond
ent for the high school and junior
college.
The essay contest which is adj
by the Women s Univer-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21

Banquet honoring new members
of Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
took place last night in the Masonic
temple, preceding the regular meet
ing of the Shrine.
Red candles illuminated tn e
tables decorated in crimson sweet
peas, and places were marked by
tiny trees which have the appearance
of crystal but which on closer in
Spection proved to be made from
gumcropS.
New members were introduced
and each given the small pin Of
the order. In this connection an
appropriate program was enjoyed.
During the business meeting plans
were made for the installation of
officers to take place Saturday eve
ming, March "a, in the Masonic
temple. at 8 p. m.
The installation will be open to
members of the White Shrine,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
NEW MEMBERS OF OASIS SHRINE
HONORED AT BANQUET LAST NIGHT

Eastern Stars, Masons and their
friends. Mrs. Leroy Gillett, retlr-
ing worthy high priestesS, will act
as installing officer.
Elective officers to be installed
are: Mrs. Florence Damron, worthy
high priestess; George w. Damron,
watchman of shepherds; Nina Stat
ford, noble prophetess Mary Smith,
worthy chaplain; Marcia Farrell
worthy shepherdess; Elna Huey,
worthy guide; Hettie Stewart,
worthy scribe; Rae Hall, worthy
treasurer.
Appointive officers are: 4 Sue
Miller, queen; DR. r. L. Palmer,
king; John Kuhn, John Cook and
Duane Stafford, three wise men;
Maude Palmer, Hazel Erickson
Juanita Echols, handmaidens; Daisy
Carey, guardian; Edith Chapelle
guard: Fannie Kuhn, worthy her
aid: Irene Hatch, organist.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21

sity club is in memory of Irene
Lucille Brooks. beloved member of
the club and up to the time of her
death a member of Central IS facul-
ty. She was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. w Brooks of this city
Announcement of the awards was
made at this morning S high school
assembly and the prizes will be
given at the next club meeting.
Miss McKillan is an honor stu
dent at Brawley and is a freshman
in the junior college; Miss Hess is
also a freshman, a life member of
the honor scholarship society, was
editor of La Solana and is present
editor of the j. c. paper, the War
rior Nomad Melvin Wilby is j. C.
president. has been a member of
the winning debating team, is a
champion tennis player and has
appeared in school dramatic pro-
ductionS.
judges in the contest were Miss
Winnefred Millspaugh, Miss Sybil
Jane Moore and Mrs. Charles
Francis Saunders.
Miss Millspaugh is a graduate of
Stanford university, has done grad
uate work at u. S. c. and is on the
faculty Of the Pasadena Junior COL
lege. She is a charter member of
the Los Angeles American Associa-
ton of University Women and a
member of teachers organizations.
Miss Moore is a graduate of Vas
sar college and has done graduate
work at the University of Chicago
and at the Sorbonne in Paris. She
has taught modern European his
tory, done relief work in Vienna,
made six trips to Europe, lived
abroad and is prominent in club
activities in Pasadena and Los An
geles.
Mrs. Saunders attended Bryn
Mawr, has written for a number of
belongs to a number
of Los Angeles and Pasadena clubs
and like Miss Moore is interested
in international relations and world
peace.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
HOME ACCOUNTS
TO BE STUDIED
BY LOCAL WOMEN

Miss Fleda Smith, assistant state
leader Of hon demonstration
agents. IS attending a series of
meetings today and tomorrow.
visiting various farm home depart
ments where she will discuss mat
terS relative t. home accounts and
home management
Those who have previously start
ed home accounts are asked TO
bring any problems that they may
have and to bring their books so
the project may be completed.
Tomorrow McCabe Eucalyptus
will meet with Mrs. Margery An
derson who lives in the second
house from the City Limits cafe.
The meeting will begin at $50 so
that the home account work may be
completed before the meeting on
oven meals begins.
Rose Mesquite is meeting tomor-
row also at the home Of Mrs. Hev-
ener and Miss Smith will take up
home accounts after the luncheon
hour.
The morning will be devoted TO
the clothing meeting under the
direction of the project leaders.
While this may sound like a busy
schedule for Miss Smith. her sched-
ule for today is equally busy.
At noon today she met with the
Jasper women at the home OF Mrs.
Arthur Johnson after conducting a
morning meeting held in the Braw-
ley Methodist church for the wom-
en- of ce-Westmorland and
Magnolia Mulberry. This afternoon
late she hopes to be able TO reach
the Alamo-Verde meeting at the r.
H. Williams home.
Mt Signal department is meet
ing today with Mrs. Rollie Clarke
taking up the project of oven cook
cry
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
EUslUorth Plans
NeW Expedition

LOS ANGELES, March 81. U.P)--
Plans for a second flight across the
Antarctic were discussed here to-
day by Lincoln Ellsworth, noted po-
lar explorer, and his chief pilot,
Bernt Balchen.
Balchen returned yesterday from
Australia with the plane that was
damaged on their first expedition
when crushed between a moving ice
pack. With him came his co-pilot,
Chris Braathen.
Balchen and Ellsworth said they
hoped to have the plane repaired
for a second expedition next Octo-
ber. The explorers hope to obtain
valuable information on geological
geodetic and meteorological condi
tions in the Antarctic.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Farmers Object
To Appraisals

MARYVILLE, Mo, March 81. U.P)
Farm undest, which found express
sion here a year ago in militant
demonstrations against mortgage
foreclosures, today threatened to
flare against the new deal relief
setup.
Farmers are SO resentful of ap-
praisal policies OF federal farm Gre
dit agencies they are organizing
pitch fork leagues
The first step in the renewed ag-
rarian revolt is scheduled for next
Saturday when a mass meeting will
be held at State Teachers college
The cause Of resentment is the al
legged policy of the federal farm Gre
dit agencies of ''ridiculously low ap-
praisalS and ruthless foreclosures. :"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Alumni Will Form
Association Soon

Members of the class of '28 of
Central high school made prelim-
mary plans for formation OF a per-
manent alumni association for the
high school when they met last
night in the l. v Business college,
their president, Riley Mcbride. pre-
siding.
On May 18 a general meeting of
all graduates will be held and in
the meantime individual classes are
urged to organize, and results OF
these organization meetings should
be sent to Alec Stewart. telephone
242, before April Is.
At the general meeting in May
the permanent association will be
formed, officers will be elected, and
alumni activities will be outlined.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
OF Interest to Women
Social Calendar

Alamo-Nerde farm center. 7:30
Verde school.
Women of Moose card party,
s, Academy of Music.
Junior program committee. !,
10000 club.
City council, 7:S0, city hall.
Moose lodge, s, headquarters.
Oasis lodge No. 664. F. and A.
NJ, 1880, Masonic temple.
Eagles, s, 500 Broadway.
TOMORROW
Rotary club. Barbara Worth.
10000 club. $50, club house.
McCabe home department, $50
NJ. Anderson home.
Rose-Mesquite department,
Hevener home.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
OCOTILLO CLUB
HOLDS MEETING

Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. FoSs entertain
ed the Ocotillo club last night at
their home, ABS Brighton avenue,
the members meeting for dinner
and a game of bridge. Spring
flowers made attractive table dec
orationS.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Hartzog and
Miss Lulu Randle were guests of the
club and the members present were
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Brock, Mr. and
Mrs. c. E. Sones, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
L. Dubois, Mr. and Mrs Joe E.
King, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. McEuen,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Jones, and the
hosts
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
GROWING DEAF WITH
HEAD NOISES?
TRY THIS

Ii you are growing hard of hear
ing and fear Catarrhal Deafness or
if you have roaring, runbling, hiss
ing noises III your ears go to your
druggist and get l ounce of Par
mint double strength, and add to
it u pint of hot water and little
granulated sugar. Take table
spoonful four times a day.
This will often bring quick relief
from the distressing head noises.
Clogged nostrIls should open -
breathing become easy and the mu-
Gus stop dropping in the throat.
1t is easy 10 prepare, costs little
and is pleasant to take. Anyone
who is threatened With Catarrhal
Deafness or who has head noises
should give this prescription a trial.
(ady.j
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Prompt Service
For Car Washing

r. K. TiIton, an experienced car
washer and polisher, has taken over
that service in connection with
Wakefield Super Service station at
Fifth and State streets.
Prompt and efficient service in
car washing, waxing. simonizing,
polishing, chassis cleaning, motor
cleaning and interior vacuum
cleaning, is offered all patrons at
reasonable rates.
Special rates by the week will be
quoted to customers. Appointments
for quick service can be made by
calling 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
ANNUAL MEETING
DATE ANNOUNCED

Plans for the annual meeting
of the Women's Baptist Mission
ary society of the Imperial Valley
We're made at yesterdays meeting
of the society held at the home of
Mrs. Charles Forsberg of Meloland.
The county meeting is ~ be April
l9 in Holtville and Mrs. c. L. Gus
ter OF Pasadena, state director, will
be at the meeting as will be Mrs.
TWombly. DR.. Benjamin, who was
expected will be unable TO be pres
ent but another missionary will be
sent in her place.
AT the state convention in Riv-
erside May 8-l1 Dr. Benjamin will
speak and those valley residents
who hoped to hear her at the coun-
ty meeting will have an opportuni-
" to hear her at this time.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

The men are practically minus
their waistcoats right now Last
season the women started their
looting when the messboy evening
jacket appeared, and now its being
insinuated that every woman will
want a hat of Waistcoating, or white
bird IS nest pique. There isn't
shred of philosophy about these
hats, because il IS just too bad when
they have progressed beyond the
clean 'em-up with artgum stage.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Girl StolUdlUdy
Almost Lifeless

HALIFAX, N. s., March Il. (U,fl
"A 24-year-old Irish girl, who had
crouched for Ia days in the bottom
of a ships lifeboat, with two loaVes
of bread for food and no water,
collapsed on the deck of the freight
steamship Sularia here yesterday
and was taken to hospital critic
ally i'll.
The girl is Catherine Carr, of
Belfast. She had the promise of a
Job at London, Ontario, and her
savings being insufficient to pay
her passage, she sneaked abroad
the Bularia to seek fortune in the
new world
Though she was so weak as to be
almost lifeless, surgeons said they
could save her.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
REPORT BATCH
OF SPIES HELD

BERLIN, March 81. U.P) -- A
news agency dispatch from Prague,
Czechoslovakia, today said that a
highly organized band of 25 spies,
posing as immigrants, had been ar
rested.
The dispatch said it was reported
that the chief OF the band was a DR..
Riegelhaupt, and that it's activities
were in behalf of "a northern neigh
bor." Poland Russia, and Germany
border Czechoslovakia on the north.
1t was added that the band sue
ceeded in covering their movements
sufficiently we'll to obtain employ
ment in Prague factories.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Report Doheny
Seriously Ill

LOS ANGELES, March 81. U.P)-
Edward l.. Doheny, named two days
ago as defendant in a $9,282,561 re-
covery suit by the federal govern
ment, was reported in a serious
condition at his home here today.
The 75-year-old multimillionaire
oil operator was said to be suffer-
ing from complication of ailments.
Because of his weakened condition,
news of the suit has been withheld
from him. The action seeks recovery
of profits he realized from alleged
ly fraudulent oil leases.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
TEN THOUSAND CLUB TO HAVE BUSY
MEETING AND FINE PROGRAM THURSDAY

large pitchers for coffee; > large
ladies, 3 large kitchen forks, l meat
grinder. l large Strainer I tea
strainer. 3 measuring cups, large
orange juicers. II large serving
spoons. "a individual ash trays, l
chopping bowl and knife; l. dozen
coffee bags
The club meeting will begin at
2:3O p. m. and chief item OF bus
mess Will be election OF officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
PERU1QL
PQPACPnpHr

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Klein OF
Leroy, Illinois. who have been
spending the winter months with
Mr.. and Mrs L. r. jefferson, are
returning to their home this week.
Mrs. jefferson is their daughter.
Members of the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs program committee
are meeting tonight at 7 o'clock
in the club house.
Executive board members Of the
Ten Thousand club met this morn
ing with Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz,
ice-president, 500 Len Rey avenue,
and transacted routine business.
Miss Jean Ellen RcsS is visiting
her sister Mrs. Melvin o. King of
this city. Mr.. King. who was oper-
ated on yesterday for appendicitis
is reported as recovering nicely
from the operation. He is at La
Solana hospital.
Mrs. J. S. Larew of this city en-
joyed a visit this last weekend
from her sister, Mrs R. D. Allen
of Hollywood. Mrs. Allen has Wis
tied frequently in the valley and
has a wide circle of friends in Ell
Centro. M
Announcement is made of the
marriage on March 7, in Yuma,
Arizona, of Miss Dorothy DeVen-
ney of Los Angeles to Quincy Hunt.
son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hunt of
this city. The young couple will
make their home in Brawley.
Ruth Teeple Reid will make
short trip to San Diego tomorrow
returning the same day.
Experimental theatre players will
present tonight at 7:45 O'Clock on
their regular weekly broadcast
1.-The Same Door, a comedy by
Phil Remington.
Mrs. Gertrude E. Teeple an1
Miss Gladys Teeple will arrive in
Ell Centro this weekend to spend
Easter week with Mrs. w. j. Reid.
Mrs. Norman Noteworthy of Riv-
erside, sister of Mrs. Mont j. Reid
of this city, with Mrs Vance Wilson
of Calipatria, will be dinner guests
tonight at the Reid home.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
BRIDGE PARTY AT
STUDIO TONIGHT

Women Of the Moose, Chapter
113, are offering bridge enthusiasts
an opportunity for their favorite
game tonight in the party to be
sponsored by the chapter tonight at
the Academy Of Music, 632 Olive
avenue.
Playing will begin at 8 O'Clock
tonight and all bridge lovers are in
Yited to attend. A small charge
will be made for tallieS.
Prizes are to be given the WIN
ners, there will be a door prize and
refreshments will be served.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
BRAWLEY INVITES
BUSINESS WOMEN

El Centro members of the Busi-
ness and Professional Women s club
are planning to accept the invita-
ton of the BraWley club to attend
the meeting IN the Planters hotel
Saturday night. March "a, at g
o. clock.
The Brawley women are holding
this meeting in connection with the
observance of national business
women s week and have secured
Mrs. Amelia Johnson of Los An
geles, prominent attorney. as their
guest speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
FREIGHTER SINKS

MANILA, P. l., March 81. W.P)--
The Manila constabulary was ad-
vised today that the italian freight
er Otranto, 1913 tons, sank while
enroute to Shanghai from Singa-
pore. All aboard were rescued and
enroute to Manila.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21

A cubist sailor of black celo-rib
"cubic' - crown, and "cubic" bird g
nest pique brim in white is cute
enough to scatter birdshot through
all the rivals and give you super
charge of chic.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21

ATHENS, Greece, March 81. U.R)
The newspaper Vyadyni reported
today that the MaiotiS was heading
fer the Ethiopian coast, via Port
Said. Samuel Insults encourage here
was reticent about The report
Imperial Valley press., 1934-03-21
Detectives Watch
For Insult Ship

PORT SAID, Egypt, March 81.
U.P)-Two Americ a II detectives
watched al incoming vessels today
for Samuel insult, who is seeking a
refuge from eXtradition efforts OF
the United States government.
The detectives arrived here by
airplane from Athens, where the
Chicago utilities man eluded arrest
by embarking for a secret destina-
ton in the specially chartered little
freight steamship Maiotis.
There had been no sign of the
Maiotis here today. Egyptian auth
critics were watching ships along
with the Americans, to make sure
that insult did not land secretly.
1t was rumored here, without
more foundation than has support
ed countless other rumorS, that In
sull had altered his destination and
was bound for Monte Carlo, the lit
tie Riviera principality under
French Suzerainty.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-08-13
HOLLYWOOD PIANIST
ENTERTAINS Lions
Members Hear John Peterson,
Brother Of Local Men, at
Luncheon Meeting

Carl Peterson Of Hollywood. broth
er Of Fred and John Peterson, pro-
pfietors Of the Grand Pacific hotel,
played two piano solos on the enter
tainment program Of the Lions regu-
lar noon luncheon meeting Monday.
As an encore he played "A Moment
Musical" by Shubert.
Peterson, who has q studio In Holly
wood. has studied extensively in
Europe receiving national recognition
for his piano playing. His first num-
Der, the sextett from Lucia" was
played with the left hand alone.
The feasibility and social effects OF
the proposed Missouri river diversion
project were discussed by r. Z. Ken
nedy, state highway engineer. An
outline Of the construction problems
to be met with in building the huge
dam and the probably effect on the
water levels In state lakes and rivers
was pictured by the state official in
his address.
Miss Grace Wolverton ct the piano
accompanied the club in group sing
Ing. Guests were Ed Hatch and Harold
Massmann, both Of Bismarck. AL An
derson and Herman Brocopp were on
the program committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-08-13
A. Helgeson's Marriage
Aug. 4 Is Announced

Announcement has been made Of
the marriage Of Arnold Helgeson of
san Francisco, Calf, and formerly
Of Bismarck, and Miss Mildred For
rest Of San francisco.
Mr.. Helgeson, son Of Helmer Helee.
son, San Francisco, formerly Of Dris-
coll township, and Miss Forrest.
daughter Of Mrs. Edward p. Forrest.
san Francisco, were married August
4, ct the Trinity Presbyterian church
With DR.. Homer K. Pitman reading
the ceremony.
Mr.. Helgeson graduated with the
class Of 1928 from the Bismarck high
school and has been In San Francisco
ior SIX years where he Is partner in
the Federated Print shop.
MI. and Mrs. Helgeson arrived In
Bismarck Sunday and are guests at
the home Of Mr.. Helgeson's brother
and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A. n.
Aelseson, TO Washington st., where
they will visit for q week.
r. \ X
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Peterson. Ga
West Rosser St., had as guests over
the weekend DR.. and Mrs. w. E. Hub.
Ter ana son Jerry and DR.. Bernhard
Oleness Of Ryder, N. D.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-08-13
Guardsmen and Police
In Orleans War Relax

New Orleans, Aug. l3.-(R-sena-
tor Huey p. Longs militia and Mayor
7. Semmes Walnsley,s police army
relaxed Monday after two weeks Of
posing within shooting range Of each
other.
The command Of shoulder arms was
still the order Of the day, however,
and the two armies even under dim
intshed strength were still strongly
entrenched across narrow street
the guardsmen In the city voters reg.
istration office and Walmsley's police
occupying the city hall.
It appeared the opposing forces had
dug in for the prize September II, the
winning Of votes in two congression-
al races In which both the Long and
Walmsley factions have rival candi-
dates.