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Evening star., 1934-04-08
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The reason we can offer these gliders at
such a price right at the beginning of the
season is, that we bought them late last Fall
and put them away in anticipation of this
sale! Remember, we only have 42-so don't
waste time in getting here! They're fine
gliders, every one, and covered with water
repellant materials in attractive floral pat
terms.
Kanns-Thrd Floor.
Evening star., 1934-09-05

quet was of pink rosebuds, with blue
delphinium and gypsophilia.
The best man was Mr.. Erwin Moore,
and little Helen Marie Seymore was
the flower girl, wearing a dainty yel-
low organdy frock and carrying a
basket of rose petals.
A reception followed on the lawn,
which was lighted with electric Japa-
nese lanterns, and there were about
Is guests present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver left later for
wedding trip. They will go to New
York and to New England, where
they will visit the home of Mr.. Oil
ver's parents.
After September Is they will be at
home in their apartment at 303 Green
wood avenue in Takoma Park. Mr.
Oliver is graduate Of the Maryland
University.
Mrs. Roy s. Braden has returned to
her home In Golf Club Manor from
Greenville, w. Va, where she spent
O month with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. z. Pence. She was accom-
panied home by her parents who will
remain a fortnight.
Mrs. B. r. Machlan of Palo Alto,
Evening star., 1934-09-05

Calf, arrived in Washington last
week to spend few months with her
son and daughter-in-law, DR.. and
Mrs. Harold F. Machlan, in their
home in the Valley Vista Apartments.
She arrived with her son-in-law and
daughter, Prof. and Mrs. william
Tinsley, of Flagstaff, Ariz., who came
to visit DR.. and Mrs. Machlan and
also Prof. Tinsley's mother, Mrs. A. C.
Tinsley. in Takoma Park. They were
also the guests of Mrs. Machlan's
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Helen Machlan,
and her son, Mr.. Lewis Machlan, and
her daughter, Miss Nora MAGELLAN, in
Takoma Park.
Prof. and Mrs. Tinsley returned a
few days ago to Flagstaff, where
Evening star., 1934-09-05

Prof. Tinsley is head of the depart
ment of history in the Northern
Arizona Teachers College. En- route
to the East they visited relatives in
Plymouth and Macy, Ind. Mrs.
Machlan's husband, the late B. F.
Machlan, was president of Washing
ton Missionary College from 1916 to
1921, after having spent several years
in Massachusetts, as president of a
college in South Lancaster, ard in
Australia where he was president OF
Evening star., 1934-09-05

| New York and they made the return
trip by plane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keen entertained as
guests over Labor day MIR. and Mrs.
Fred Henkel and son, Mr.. Paul Henkel
of Hampstead, Long Island.
Mrs. Ora Randall of Broadview,
ILL.,, accompanied by Miss Isabel Med
ford and Miss Jessie Tupper of Hins-
dale, Ill, spent the week end here,
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Evening star., 1934-09-05

Mr. Owen A. Keen, jr., recently
returned to his home in Ashton
Heights, Va, from a 16-day trip to
the continent on the steamship Le-
Viathan. He was in Paris a couple
of days. Mr.. Keen met his son in
Evening star., 1934-09-05

The Rev. and Mrs. Tyler E. Bowen
of Takoma Park and their son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter
A. Nelson of Trenton, N. j., who are
spending few weeks here, are having
vacation at North Beach on the
bay this week.
Mrs Mary E. Pettey and two of
her daughters, Miss Mary Annette
Pettey and Miss Virginia Lee Pettey,
have, returned to their home on
Kearney street, in Brookland, D. c.,
after o motor trip to Atlantic City and
New York.
Evening star., 1934-09-05

the Australian Missionary College In
Cooranbong, New South Wales.
Evening star., 1934-09-05

DR.. and Mrs. Millard F. Thompson
and Miss Ruth Thompson Murray
have returned from Eagles Mere Park,
Pa.
Evening star., 1934-09-05
SOCIETY
(Continued From Second Page.)

guest ut the wardman Park Hotel
Mrs. G. II. Jennings of Tyler, Tex.
Evening star., 1934-09-05

Mrs. B. r. Machlan of Palo Alto
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
TO PRESENT CANTATA

On Sunday evening, December %,
the Imperial Community church
choir will present a Christmas cam
tata, "Holy Night by E. l.. Ash
ford, under the direction of Rev.
Herschel Fravel, pastor, and Ruth
Teeple Reid, pianist. The program
for the evening is as follows: pro-
cessional, 80 Come All Ye Faith
full choir; invocation; And In
That Day, choir; There Shall Come
Forth, mixed octette; the Birthday
of King, soprano solo, Miss Helen
Tisdel; Silent Night, mixed quar-
tette and chorus: scripture, prayer,
announcements; offering, offertory;
o Blessed Town of Bethlehem, con-
tralto solo, Miss Ina Lou Little
field; Glory To God in the High
est, tenor solo and choir; Star of
the East, soprano solo, Era Mae Oh
iver; Blessed Be the Lord God,
choir; benediction.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
EDITORIAL PAGE
and
FEATURES
CHOOSING OUR JURORS

Imperial county's superior court
judges are to be commended for their
joint letter to the supervisors, comment
ing on the need for greater care in Sc
lecting jury panels.
Rightly Judges Thompson and Nc
Pherrin point out that the jury system is
on trial today before the American peo-
pie. In the minds of many it has already
been tried and found wanting, because of
numerous failures to convict in aggravat-
ed cases.
Like all human institutions, the jury
system has strength and weakness. The
greatest care should be used in selecting
men and women for jury duty so that the
strength of the system will be given a
chance to function rather than the weak
ness.
We would hesitate to state that any
supervisor was influenced more by per-
sonal friendship or political expediency
in submitting his jury list, but we do not
hesitate to say that we have seen many
summoned for jury duty who could
hardly be construed as fit material for
this most important work.
1t should also be pointed out, however,
that our method of selecting jurors from
the panel can stand considerable i'm
provement. The very question-''Have
you read anything about this case IN the
newspapers, is an illustration of
weakness in the method. If the prospect
i've Juror answers in the affirmative, he
is Immediately tabled as 'prejudicial
in the minds of prosecution or defense
probably both-yet it is not unfair to say
that a person who has not read about
case shows lack of interest in the af-
fairs of his community and as such can
hardly be classed as a progressive, intel
ligent and well-balanced citizen.
The tendency of citizens to shirk jury
duty is also to be deplored. Granted
that it is disagreeable task it is, never
theless, a civic duty which one assumes
with the privileges of citizenship and
only good and sufficient reasons should
warrant excuse from it.
We hope the recommendations of the
Judges will be given the fullest consid-
Grafton. The success or failure of the
jury system depends in great measure on
the timber of the jurymen. If they are
of the right type the jury system will
function properly; if they are not Sc
lected with proper regard for their quail
ifications then the way is opened for
grave injustices and collapse of our ju-
dicial system.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
BEDTIME STORIES
UNCLE WIGGHY'S FUNNY
ADVENTURE
BY HOWARD Z. GARRIS
Copyright 1884 by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)

A few days before Christmas IN
Gle Wiggily hoped home over the
woods and fields looking rather
sad.
What s the matter?" asked
Jane, who had been to the store to
get some cranberries to make sauce
for Christmas. Ibid any of the
Bad Chaps chase you, Uncle Wiggi-
ly?o
"No, not one" answered the
rabbit gentleman.
"T'hen why are you so sad?" the
muskrat lady wanted to know.
Because 1 couldn It find any ad-
venture" said Uncle Wiggily. 81
have been hopping, jumping and
skipping in the woods and fields but
couldn't find any adventure.
"That is too bad,' spoke Nurse
Jane. "But you will soon be. SC
busy, getting ready for Christmas
that you won't need any adven-
lures.
Perhaps said Uncle Wiggily
"But, just the same, wish 1 had
an adventure now.''
Puppy Dogs Hear
AS he hoped into his bungalow
Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the
little puppy dogs, who were run
ming past, heard what the rabbit
gentleman said.
Jackie" whispered Peetie, 81
think you and I could make an ad-
venture for Uncle Wiggily.'
MAKE an adventure! What do
you mean?' asked jackie
"Well, he wants an adventure,
doesn't hep" asked Peetie. can
adventure is something that hap
pens to you, like hearing a funny
noise or finding a lollypop or a
bone or maybe getting scared or
something"
eyes, that s an adventure, d" said
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
BY EVELYN HICKS
Press Staff CORRESPONDENT

Mrs. Scott P. Schaffer and son
Scottie, of Bisbee, Ariz., who have
spent the past week with Mrs.
George Harris, Mrs. Schaffer's sis
ter, motored to Chula Vista today
to visit her sister, Mrs. j. F, Mel
son. ....
Earl TempleJon, student of UCLA
arrived home Wednesday for the
Christmas holidays.
L. Mortinger and S. N. Malcob
spent the weekend in Imperial as
business visitors.
Miss Eleanor Foster who broke
her arm recently is recuperating
nicely.
Claud Wynn of the Army and
Navy Academy in Pacific Beach is
spending the holidays with rela-
tives and friends here.
Miss Evelyn Hicks and Corina
Mccall were the dinner guests OF
Marion Belford Sunday.
j. D. Huston is spending the
week in Los Angeles with his father
j. D. Huston, ST., who has been
very i'll.
Miss Marion Belford and Corina
Mccall motored over from San Di-
ego Saturday evening to spend the
Christmas holidays with their par
ents. Both girls are attending San
Diego State college.
A. Y. Preble spent the forepart OF
the week on the coast on business
| Bernice, Heflin is recuperatine
nicely from a broken collar bore
she received at school, while play
ing "crack the whip"
Mrs. George Merkle and daugh-
ter motored to Colorado recently tc
attend her mothers funeral.
j. S. johnson, of Branmout, was
business visitor in Imperial the
forepart of the week.
1t. l.. L. Koepke of the Uniteo
States navy motored over from
San Diego Friday to spend the
weekend with friends here.
Miss Helen Morgan of Oakland
spent the weekend with friends
! here and in El Centro.
Henry Caver has been confined tt
his home with a severe case OF in
! fluenza for the past week.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. George Paulin ane
daughter Patsy of Los Angeles were
dinner guests of A. Y. Preble ane
family Sunday. The Paulins were
former residents of Imperial. They
returned to their home Monday.
Clinton Taylor left recently fol
Los Angeles to visit relatives.
Mrs. E. E. Bennett who has beer
visiting her daughter Mrs. Meek!
of San Bernardino for some tim'
arrived in Imperial Friday. Sht
will spend the remainder of tht
winter at the home of Mrs. A. Y
Preble and her daughter.
Mrs. Florence Conger who j!
teaching in Brawley called OF
friends in Imperial Sunday.
MI. and Mrs. H. G. Miller lef
Saturday morning for a two weeks
vacation with relatives and friends
in Los Angeles.
The Benton ranch west of I'm
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-This is
the time of the year when the lit
tie Indiana hamlet of Santa Claus
basks in its fleeting moment of
public attention. Santa Claus is
the place where the Christmas let
ters go.
The post office department Is not
unaware of Santa Claus annual
emergency from customary obScur-
ity. The Santa Claus post office
these days is one of the busiest
places in the country. Almost the
whole town turns out to help ham
die the deluge of letters, mostly
from children.
Today the post office department
announced it was doing its bit TO
help the overbmdened Santa Claus
ians. The department has appro-
priated sos for extra help at Santa
Claus post office. That's 500
minus the per cent government
pay cut
To those who might think the
department little niggardly, files
were produced showing that last
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
POSSES SEEK
LOST WOMAN

CARMEL, Cal, Dec. 10. W.p -
With police dogs and expert
trackers, sheriff's posses searched
the woodlands along the sea-
coast today for Mrs. Eliot Boke
Schaffner, prominent Carmel and
Chicago resident missing from
her home here.
Her husband, Joseph H. Schaf-
finer, is vice president and treas
urer of the Hart Schaffner and
Marx firm, nationally known
clothing manufacturers.
She wore a fur coat over a
flimsy nightdress and had a pair
of bedroom slippers on her feet,
maid said.
Failing in private search, the
household appealed to Sheriff
Carl Abbott of Monterey county.
He obtained the trained police
dogs of the Berkeley police de-
partment and enlisted boy scouts,
legionnaires and others to assist.
Hours after the posses started
there was no trace of the woman
who recently had returned from
Monterey hospital, where she had
been treated for nervous disor-
ders.
The husband is reported en-
route by airplane. A sister, Mrs.
Marion Todd of San Francisco,
also is expected at the home.
Mrs. Schaffner is a member OF
a California family, the daughter
of the late Prof. George Boke,
one-time head of the University
of California law department.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
ENTERTAIN BRIDGE CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Templeton
were host and hostess to their
bridge club Tuesday evening at
their home on West Eighth street.
A Christmas tree bearing gifts for
each guest heralded the approach
of the holiday season. When scores
were added Mrs F. E. Boyd and
and Mrs. l.. M. Thompson were
high, while the men IS scores show
ed Mr., Boyd and A. R. Carey as
high. In conclusion of the evening
lovely refreshments were served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
A. R. Carey, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Boyd, Mrs l.. M. Thompson and
Jeff Meyers.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
IMPERIAL READERS COLUMN

perial was sold recently to Dee An
derson who is making extensive
improvements. When completed the
Andersons will move to the place.
Mrs. Dorothy Dizney spent sever
al days in Long Beach last week
visiting her aunt, who is in very
poor health.
Tommy Lawson, who has served
the city of Imperial as traffic Off
Ger for the last two years, resigned
Saturday and has accepted a posi-
ton with one of the large con-
struction companies of the All-Am-
erican canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

is coming for Christmas trees. The
American Forestry association has
gotten out advice on how to decor
ate your tree, out-for-doors living
trees especially. "a,
1t advises use of ordinary elec-
trio light bulbs dipped in proper
colors instead of special Christmas
bulbs. The ordinary ones are easier
on the tree. Also the association
advised that subdued lights be used
There is more advice, too, but
principally the association is anx-
ious that living trees be decorated
to discourage the annual cutting OF
young saplings for indoor use.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
Legion
Women Host At
FareUeU Party

Wednesday afternoon members of
the Legion Auxiliary, met at the
Veterans hall and enjoyed a turkey
dinner, the affair being arranged as
a farewell party for Mrs. E. E. st.
Laurent who leaves for her new
home in Oregon soon. The honoree
was the recipient of handsome
luncheon set, the gift of the aux
iliary. Those present were Mes
danes Nellie England, Matte Stew
art, Jewell Dickson, Edna Owens,
Susie Riddles, Florence Riddles
Helen Murphy, Laura Webb, Bertha
Hudson, Ellen Stedman, Martha
Hallawell, Holly Yount, Sadie DON
aldson, Addie House, Velma Grins-
dale, Irene Holman and the honor
guest, Mrs. st. Laurent.
Monday afternoon the women S
organization of the Community
church met at the parish house in
honor of Mrs. E. E. st. Laurent. A
Christmas tree was laden with gifts
for the honoree these proving to be
lovely handkerchieves. Those who
enjoyed the affair we're Mesdames
G. S. Oliver, Stella Lincoln, j. l..
G. Swinney, Frank Timpe, Hershel
Fravel, Tom Lawson, E. Stevens, j.
w. Poor, Dan Taylor, Hargraves, j..
B. Hill, B. Kitchell, Paul Rupel,
George Varney, John Meadows, Van
Savidge, A. G. Ingram and the
honor guest Mrs. st. Laurent. Tea
and cake were served at the close
of the afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
FOOD SEEKER SHOT

PHOENIX. Ariz., Dec. 19. up
A charge of buckshot fired to
frighten two men who said they
were looking for something to eat
sent Jefferson McClain, of Tolle-
son, to the hospital early today
suffering from a serious wound in
his side and arm. McClain and a
friend entered the rooming house
operated by Martha Engles, who
fired the shot according to police.
The woman said the men refused
to leave when ordered out.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

year Santa Claus got just S85-in
1888 the pay cut was Is per cent.
Beginning Friday folks who come
to Washington to see the sights
can have again the thrill of walk
ing up to the White House doors
and going right in and through the
public rooms which have long been
open to them.
Since last July that has not been
possible. Those rooms-the state
ballroom, the red room, the green
room, the blue room, ETC., were
turned over to the President S busy
office staff. They have been filled,
like any office, with files, desks and
typewriters.
Now that the new executive off
ices are complete, the traditional
White House rooms are being re-
stored to their customary order.
Friday the public will be able to
go in and out again as usual.
Standardization turns up in all
sorts of places these days. Now it
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

teeLIe made SCarY noises
for Uncle Wiggily," said Peetie
:" that is being kind and polite fol
Christmas.
"I see what you meanlo laugh
ed Jackie. "All right. But how
can we make an adventure fol
him?p
This Way
"This way said Peetie and he
whispered in his brother IS ear.
"Oh, yes; ell do that!o saio
Jackie with another laugh. A little
later Jackie ran into Uncle Wiggi-
ly's bungalow. He said to the rab-
bit gentleman, all excited like:
"Uncle Wiggily, I think there Is
an adventure out back of your gar
agel"
"Is there?' asked the rabbit
gentleman. "I'll hop right out ano
get it, Out he hoped, his pink
nose twinkling. When he reached
the garage he heard loud, scary
sort of a noise.
"This is an adventure all right!
said Uncle Wiggily. Hurray!"
And just then Peetie, who was
hiding around the corner of the
garage making the scary noise, got
some dust in his nose and he
coughed and barked and sneezec
and he had to run out and Uncle
Wiggily saw him.
"Oh, SO you are the adventure
are you, Peetie?" asked the rabbit
"Well - er-noW yes-I guess
sol'' barked Peetie.
Jaw, you spoiled it ALL" saic
Jackie to his brother. "What d
you have to sneeze for?o
81 couldn't help itl' whineo
Peetie. Mr.. Longears laughed. "It
was nice of you doggies to try tc
make an adventure for me- he
said. "Do you know it IS Christmas
next week." he asked.
"Oh, yes, we know said Jackie
He and Peetie ran away; and if the
milk bottle doesn't try to make tes
in the coffee pot, I'll tell you next
about Uncle Wiggily's Christmas
curtains.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

Published every evening sexcept Sunday By The
Imperial Valley Press Inc. 626 State street.
u Centre. California. W. @. Costello, business
manager. Telephone 20. business office; 100 edi-
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Associations
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
JUST A NATURAL MUSICIAN

NOBLESBORO, Me, U.P) = AL
though he never took music les
son in his life, Prof. Herbert H.
Donkersley, 70. can play II differ
ent musical instruments. When a
boy of Is his father tried to dis
courage his musical career by
throwing his first violin into the
stove.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
naaat.,La~ 10 InrA

December 10, 1914
Many automobile owners are pre-
pairing to go to San Diego to at
tend the celebration of the opening
of the Panama California exposi-
ton.
At the Arctic Ice Cream parlor
Mrs. S. 1. STACK, the artist, has on
exhibition handsome pastoral
painting that she plans to give
away.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

The Communists may sic good-looking
girls onto our sailors to convert them
but we have faith in the sailors that the
girls will not achieve much success.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS
DIGGING OUT THE "WEEDS'

Coincldent with the announcement by
Attorney-General Cummings, of plans
for a drive to eliminate shyster lawyers
who assist the gangster element in their
warfare on society, is a most illuminat-
ing article in the Saturday Evening. Post,
by j. Edgar Hoover, chief of the bureau
of investigation of the department of
justice and the No. l enemy of the pub
lie enemies.
The article shows the ramifications of
the criminal set-up taking the case of
John Dillinger as an example and show
ing the trail of law violations which re-
suited directly and indirectly from his
operations.
Originally getting into prominence
when he was arrested with three compan-
ions and three women at Phoenix, Hoov-
er's article shows that Dillinger's activ-
tiles concerned many more than his three
aides who came to public notice with
him.
Exclusive of Dillinger, Pierpont, Max
ley and Clark, four others have died by
shooting, one committed suicide, convic-
tions have been obtained against nine
persons who aided Dillinger and IA 9TH
ers have been indicted and await trial
Here are % persons at odds with the
law as the result of John Dillinger and
Hoover's article does not state to how
many additional persons the finger of
suspicion points, but it would not be sur
prising to find out there are at least %
more involved.
Hoover asserts that it is the purpose
of mis- organization not only to pull up
the weeds" but to dig down deep into
the roots and exterminate the whole
group of parasites who flourish with the
weeds. Rightly he asserts that this ne
cessitates the cooperation of every man,
woman and mature child in the country.
1t is the same thing President Roosevelt
said in addressing the crime conference.
All of us must help if the war on gang
sterism is to be successful
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

An extension of the rail strike will not
be the sort of Christmas present Los An
geles and Southern California desire.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
TEN YEARS AGO
December 10. 1924

A break in the Dahlia ditch
flooded Main street with water sew
eral inches deep this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

SUBSCRIPTION RATES = Delivered by carrier,
per MONTH IS cents by mail, 80 cents per month
In advance. Entered at El Centro California post
Office as second-class matter. Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. M @. Mogen-
son, national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
December 10, 1919

An upturned car was found in
the middle of the road on the high
way about three miles west of here
at l o'clock this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

1t looks as though Japan has taken up
Mr.. Norman Davis challenge for ship
building race.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

Once again frost was conspicu-
GUS in FL Centro last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-19

The crowded streets and the hun
dreds of Christmas shoppers make
the city of El Centre one Of the
busiest towns of its size in the
state.
Evening star., 1934-03-12
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing.

Palace-"All OF Me" at SIS am.
1:55, 3:55, 5:55. 1855 and 9:55 pm
Rialto-"The Poor Rich" at II am,
l2:47, Pa, 4:2l. 608, 7:55 and
9:42 pm
Fox-"Gallant Lady" at 1915 am,
los. 3:55, ITO and 10 pm. Stage
shows at II noon, $50, and 8::55
pm.
"Kuddlin Kuties," at u
noon, 2l5 and 8:l5 pm
Columbia Queen Christina. at
l1:l0 am. ITO, 3;l5. $40. 7:25 and
9:20 pm.
Metropolitan-"Dar Hazard" at
II am. ITO, 3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and
$40 pm.
R-k-O Keith's-"It Happened One
Night" at 1l:15 am, I:18, 3:2l, 5:24,
1927 and $50 pm.
Earle-"Journal of Crime" at II
am, lao. 4:3O, 7::2O and 10 pm.
Stage shows at 1910, $50, $40 and
COS pm.
Tivoli-"Moulin Rouge" at 2, $50,
$40. 7:30 and 9:25 pm.
ADMINISTRATIONS Scandals" at
6. 7:55 and GAS pm.