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CAPITAL
NEWS BUDGET
Personal Items and Social
Mention About Dover Folks
and Their Doings
PARTIES OF THE WEEK

Dover, Dec. 20. - The Rev. S.
Baynham Hiley has been in Chi
cago several days attending the
Council of Finance and Promotion
at the Medina Club. Mrs EIiley,
in the meantime, visited her
daughter, Mrs. Edward Hummell
and Mr.. Hummell, at Summit, NJ.
Mrs. E. Richmond Stele and
daughter, Peggy, have been spend
ing several days in New Castle
with her son-in-law and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Appleby.
Marjorie Morris Lynch is the
name chosen by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lynch, of Atlantic City, for their
daughter, born Thursday, Decem-
ber 6. The Lynches have another
daughter, Jean Marie. Mrs. Lynch
was the former Miss Mary Morris
of Dover.
Mrs. Carl B. Scllll was hostess
to eight guests at luncheon and
bridge, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry V. Taylor, of
Wilmington, have issued invita-
tions for a dinner for tomorrow,
December 81, at the Mapledale
Country Club.
Mrs William K. Knight went to
Albany, N. Y, last week to spend
the holidays with her son-in-law
and daughter, Captain and Mrs.
Herbert Burns. She accompanied
Mrs. Burns home Her son, KEN
BILE Knight of New York City, will
join them for Christmas.
DR.. and Mrs. William S.
Straughn have moved into the
Massey property on Bradford
street, adjoining their former
home
Mrs. George E. Dawson was a
recent hostess at luncheon and
bridge, entertaining twenty guests.
Mrs. James H. Hughes has re-
turned from Miami, where she was
the guest of Mrs. Thomas c. Hor-
sey and granddaughter, Miss Alma
H. Fooks While there, Mrs. Hugh
es was also entertained by Mrs.
Charles N. Lloyd and daughter,
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Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned About Neighborhood
Millington, Md, Dec. 20 The
Firemen of Millington will give
their annual treat to the small folk
of the community tomorrow, Fri
day, December 21st. All the chill
dren are invited to be present. Old
Kris will arrive on the evening
train and will assist in handing
out of the good things. All are
invited.
Mrs. Noah Walker visited friends
in Philadelphia last week and
while there attended the funeral of
a friend, Miss Ethel Holbrook, of
Philadelphia, who died suddenly
earlier in the week.
Miss Jean Phillips entertained a
number of friends last week in
honor of her eleventh birthday.
Mrs. Hanson Horsey who has
been quite sick, is better and able
to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dixon, of
Wilmington, were recent guests of
his brother, Rodney Dixon, near
town.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred T. Lee visit
ed Norman Lee, of Pomona last
week.
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Mrs. Frances B. Smith, Miss
Pearl Smith and her father, Nor
man Smith attended the funeral of
Reginald Smith held at Marydel.
Mrs. Lille Wright has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Rus
sell Carey.
Mrs. Lydia Scull has been visit
ing in Wilmington.
Mrs. D. H. CaSson has been a
recent guest of her daughter and
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Cop
per in Chestertown, Md.
Mrs. Clifton, of Kenton, was a
guest of Mrs. Suma Boyce and
Mrs. Harriet Money one day re-
Gently.
Mrs. John Edward Jones, who
has been on the sick list, is better.
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Mrs. Thomas P. Curtis. fornoer,,, :.

Mrs. Thomas P. Curtis, formerly Of
Dover.
Miss Betty Cosby attended the
hop at the Naval Academy, An
napolis, the last dance before tho
holidays. Miss Cosby's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cosbv bad -
their guests last week Mr. and
Mrs. J. Lockwood Shepherd of
Cambridge, Md.
Dr. Charles M. Wharton is 70
covering from recent operation
performed at the University &c
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parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Gaulke.
Master Jack jackson of Will
mington, spent the weekend with
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
F. Jackson.
Beverly Gaulke, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Gaulke, spent the week
end with his sisters, Mrs. John
Bailey and Mrs. Walter Read of
Marcus Hook, Pa
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Mr.. jandr,a and "a Hospita. /
OF Wilming gton neargsH
Christmas bolis 01r3 will u
ents, DR.. and mays ID VIII }
Rothrock, Of pllH nrs' Dsnal
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CHEsWOLD

Items Of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity
Cheswold, Dec. POI. P. Jeffer-
son residing with his sister, Mrs.
X. NJ. Cooper on the Cooper Farm,
= critically i'll with heart trouble
tdis many friends hope he will re-
cover and be about again soon.
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BLACKBIRD

Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity
Blackbird, Dec. 20 Mr.. c.
Shultz of Kenton, a fiagman at
Blackbird Station, returned to
work on Tuesday after an absence
of four weeks on account of illness
Mrs. w. G.. Roosevelt and Mrs
Eva Stinchcomb and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Sylvester, were Wilmington
visitors last week.
Mr.. Harry Smith is quite i'll with
pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Webber en-
tertained on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs
Roland Burchard of Odessa and
Mr.. J. Lester Weber of Mt. Pleas.
ant.
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Ian GUAGE. -,

Ian GUAGE LpSs1
rte;'g Coaching in p,,,,,
Italian and shortaassasS .saSa
11-22 At 0''aai
&j
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WELLINGTON

Items of Personal and Social In
terest Cleaned About NeighbOrhOod
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Clayton School
Herald
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tContinued From Page SevenD
we lost Gooding, Parker, and Bail
ey from last years team, we hope
to duplicate or beat their great
record. While our first team has
not as yet been chosen, it seems
that Hutchison, Walton, Cole, Reed
and Stewart will get the call for
our first team. With these as our
regulars, we are confident that the
blue and gold will wave trium-
phantly at the close of another vic
torious season.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
OF Interest to w omen
Society
Clubs
JOHNSON'S TO HOLD GRAND OPENING OF
ENLARGED STORE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Grand opening of the new John
son IS, an enlarged, completely up
to-date store. will take place to-
morrow and Saturday, April 81 and
%, with the formal opening Friday
night, April 81, from 7-9 p. m.
The store is a finer. better john
son IS in every respect, being great
ly enlarged, with separate depart
ments for men and for women.
connected by convenient archways
In the women's department
new stock of the latest modes in
women IS fashions will be displayed
against decorative background
representing the best in store equip
ment.
Soft green walls, cool green lin
oleum floor covering, pale green
shelves make an attractive setting
or the smart garments displayed
Latest in fixtures and equipment
complete this setting.
Here the women will find pleas
ant opportunities for shopping and
they will be delighted by the fine
stock. For the many spring parties
the cool. dainty summer formals
displayed will prove just the thing,
for Johnsons have made a special
ty of the lovelieSt of frocks. Dainty
taffeta jackets to complete these
formals are also available.
And with warm weather, SWIM
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND HIGH
SCHOOL PROGRAM AND VISIT CLASSES

the program of public education in
California and particularly to Sc
cure closer contact between the
parents and the teachers SO that
the spirit of confidence and friend
ship may become stronger between
them.
"The parents and friends are
invited to call at the high school
and visit the claSsrooms, laborator-
les, and shops where the teachers
and pupils are at work
ION April 26 at 7:45 in the eve
ming, a program will be put on at
the high school: t
Selection from 1.-The Firefly,n
Rudolf F'riml, high school orches-
ira; scene in Roman senate, first
year Latin students; 1.-The Bub-
ble,' F'riml-Riegger, Greeting To
Spring. Johann Strauss, mixed
chorus; address. Judge R. D. Nc
Pherrin; fashion show, domestic
science department; demonstration
of class work, girls physical edu-
cation department; dry ice demon
stration, chemistry department;
"In the Land of the Missions S.
j. Mustol, high school orchestra;
visitation of class rooms, laborator-
les, and shops; refreshments served
by girls of home economics depart
ment.
(These programs are practical
demonstration of the work of the
printing department)
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
L. S. G. BAND
AND CHORUS TO
GIVE CONCERT

Seyenty-five members of the
Trojan band and male chorus from
the University of Southern Califor-
MIA are reading southwark and will
appear in FL Centro on April %.
This organization is a selected
group of musicians chosen from the
large college band of stadium fame.
Harold william Roberts is supervi-
sor of the band which is under the
personal direction of John T. Bort
dreau. j. Arthur Lewis, remembered
as the director of the 1000 voice
choral group of the Xth Olympiad
is the leader of the male chorus.
Four large xylophones are among
the equipment being brought on the
southern tour. These are used as
special features in three of the
numbers on the program, being
played by members of the band and
Mr.. Boudreau, who is not only
percussionist and band leader but
is rapidly gaining name for him..
self as a composer.
Catering to the musical tastes of
people with diversified preferences
is rather hard to do, but the Tro-
jan musicians hope to please all by
presenting a balanced program,
classical music, including overtures
and symphonic arrangements, and
popular music including fox trot
written by Boudreau. Several no
yelty numbers are crammed with
surprises; also there are collegiate
marching airs from the better
known universities.
The program will be given at tbs
p. m. Saturday night in front of the
baseball bleachers at Wilson field,
and at p. m. in the Veterans
hall the dance band will hold forth,
playing the latest rhythms for
dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
Ten Thousand Club
Will Hold Evening
Club Party Monday

Final plans for the Ten Thousand
clubs evening bridge party Monday,
April 30, were made at this morn
ings meeting of the committee in
charge of which Mrs. o. J. Brad
shaw is chairman.
The party will begin at 8 o'clock
in the club house and will be the
concluding event in the tournament
this spring. two other parties hav-
ing been held previously.
Auction and contract will be play
ed and prizes will be given to the
winners in the evenings games. In
addition the tournament prizes will
be awarded.
Ice cold punch will be served dur
ing the evening and refreshments at
the close of the card game.
The party is open to junior and
senior club members and their
friends and to those interested in a
pleasant evening in delightful sur
rolmdings with a good game Of
cards as the entertainment. Reser-
vations may be made by calling Mrs
r. H. Maddux, telephone 176.
Members of the committee are
Mesdames o. ]. Bradshaw, r. H.
Maddux, Don C. Bitler, w. ]. Gle
ments, P. N Van Slyck, J. E. Brock
and Frank Waehler.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
BACHELORS PLAN
FUTURE EVENTS

A stag dinner at Tony's and a
plunge party are two of the future
events to which the bachelors
club is looking forward with pleas
TIRE, these activities having been
planned at last nights meeting OF
the club.
The dinner will be Thursday
night, May 8, at Tony's and all re-
servations must be made by Mon
DAY. April 80 with Buford Purl or
Garland Galloway.
Victor Hetzel is chairman of the
committee for the plunge party
which is planned for the near fu-
ture.
A sum of money was appropriat-
ed for the purchase of scrapbook
and Russell Lewis and John Wells
were appointed to take charge of
this activity.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26

ming comes TO mind as the most
refreshing of sports. To meet this
demand, johnson S has stocked the
popular nationally known Catalina
Swim suits. BackleSs models and
two piece suits in the latest colors
and modes may be found.
Other equally fine standard lines
of nationally advertised, high quail
ity, dependable merchandise will
be found in this department which
makes it one of the finest in the
valley. Reasonable prices and fine
quality are assured.
In this same department, as well
as the latest in women's modes,
will be found a completely stocked
baby department with garments
for infants and all sorts Of attrac-
tive gift suggestions for the new
arrival.
The men IS store now occupies the
old building and men will find in
this department place TO do their
shopping unhampered by feminine
influences.
Here too an increased stock. a
more varied selection is possible,
and the same high quality national
~ advertised merchandise that has
been featured always, will be avail
able in a greater and wider variety.
Such we'll known names as Hart
and Marx in the suit
line, Grayco in ties, Florsheim in
shoes, and Arrow, in shirts, assure
the men of the valley the best
quality at the best prices.
Thus equipped in every way to
care for their customers, with
new, increased and splendid line of
Johnson's takes both
pride and pleasure in inviting val
ley residents to visit the store to-
and Saturday and to at
tend the formal opening Friday
night of the new and greater
Johnson'S.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
NJ. E. LADIES AID
TO MEET TUESDAY

At the cabinet meeting of the
Methodist Ladies Aid society held
yesterday morning it was decided to
give up the plan for big May
luncheon in the church since the
church improvements will not be
completed by that time.
Instead, the society will meet on
Tuesday, May l, at the home Of
Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell for its reg
ular session with Mrs. Mcconnell,
Mesdames E. N D. Hatch, S. L.
Hartzell. Rcllie Clark, Amanda
Conner and Harry McNutt as host
esseS.
Those at the cabinet meeting,
held at the home of Mrs. D. w.
Ketchen, were Mesdames Leslie
Mcconnell, D. w. Ketchen, Paul
Thornton, Joe E. King, G. E. Sones,
John Cook and Merle Crandall.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
Schools
Churches
w. w. McEUEN
GIVES TALK FOR
BUSINESSWOMEN

California legislatures in the
last few years have evidently proz
ceeded under the assumption that
women are human beings after
all,' stated w. w. McEuen in his
talk last night before the Business
and Professional Women S club of
El Centre at the meeting held at
the home of Miss Estella Falla,
Imperial.
Property rights of women, wills,
community property were all dis
cussed by the speaker who gave an
Illuminating talk on these subjects.
McEuen pointed out that in re-
cent years women may hold prop
erty and public office for the
greater part on the same terms and
under the same conditions as men.
condition which did not obtain
formerly in this state.
Music was furnished by a mems
quartet, the program having been
arranged by Joe Hallowell. one
member of the quartet composed
of Kenneth Hickcox, Maurice Van
Dyke and L. D. Hanks. Mrs. Hanks
played the piano accompaniments
and also a piano solo.
The evening began with a deli
cious pot luck supper for which
credit is due the committee in
charge, Mrs. Ruby Barthel, Mrs
Myrtle Sullenger, Miss Gladys
Bush and Miss Addie Turbett.
and palo verde blossoms
made effective decorations.
Announcement was made, during
the business meeting, by Miss Falla,
program chairman, that Mrs. Le-
roy Holt will be the speaker at the
next club meeting to be held in
the Barbara Worth hotel. Miss
Louise Stewart. club delegate to the
recent Del Mar convention, will
give her report at this time.
Mrs. Evalyn Boman Westerfield,
club president. announced the state
May 1920 in Los An
yeles and urged as many of the To-
,al members to attend as possible.
Upon molten made by Miss Ad
lie Turbett, nominating commit
zee was appointed with Mrs. Myr-
lie Sullenger as chairman, Miss
Margaret Read and Miss Louise
Stewart as members. This commit
ZEE will prepare slate of officers
which will be presented at the next
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

Mayor LaGuardia opened the
style meeting Of the national shoe
retailers and tanners the other day
by apologizing for not having
enough keys to the city to give
everybody a copy, but on account
of New York is working on an &C.
onomic program that doesn't in
clude keys, the visiting firemen
would have to do without
The first big forecast on the doc
ket is the boot for women. 1t was
shown in a western, cowgirl inter
probation with fancy stitching and
appliques, but undoubtedly will
settle down to Russian type be-
fore fall. l personally prefer the
japanese or Chinese boots and
hope some of the shoemen will have
the foresight to copy them for you.
Can't you get the picture of thou
sands of women next winter pounc-
ing into the Ritz for lunch with
their boots but no horse. fStop be-
ing morose-boots use up heap
much leatherD
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
TELEPHONE GIRLS
PARTY HOSTESSES

Girls of the local telephone COM
pany entertained last night with a
farewell party for Mrs. Violet Mill
sap who is being transferred to
San Diego, and with a surprise
stork shower for Mrs. Joe Golden.
A delicious chicken dinner was
served the party being held in the
club rooms on State street. Covers
were laid for 90 and the honor
guests places were marked by ex-
quisite corsages of roses and sweet
peas.
Mrs. Millsap leaves on Monday
for San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
FIRST OF THREE PROGRAMS OBSERVING
PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK GIVEN YESTERDAY

Presenting typical class room
situation, pupils of Wilson school
gave a splendid program last night
before an enthusiastic audience
which filled the school auditorium
to capacity.
Guy A. Weakley. district super
intendent of schools, welcomed the
guests after which the pupils pre-
sented various phases of the crisis
in education: the closed schools,
cuts in teachers salaries, the school
health program, home economies,
manual training, the reduction in
the school program, causes for the
crisis, the increasing demands that
are being made on education, the
increase in enrolment, the use of
leisure time, the extension of the
curriculum to meet new social sys-
TENS. the equalization of education
al opportunity and the three C's
in education. citizenship, character
and culture.
Musical numbers were furnished
by the school glee club and by the
teachers trio, 1.-The Three of U.s.
the Misses Mary Baker, Edith
Eicke and Laura Redden.
After the program visitors in
spected the classrooms where the
teachers and groups of students re-
ceived them, showing the various
The program was particularly
interesting as it gave a concrete
illustration of modern methods of
education, this illustration being
by the effective dis
plays of classroom work.
Children taking part were Paul
Mary Ellen Schwartz,
Leigh Ella Mallbry, Helen Hipps.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26

Mary Jane Woodward, June Robi-
nett, Virginia Tackett, Louise Pen
nington, Irene Jensen, Mary Ann
Riddle, Rita Fabares, Maurine
Graves, Billy Miller, Katherine
Tagg, Tommy Lawson, Lorena
Sweeney, Bill Davis, Billy Copen-
haver, Lyle Quinn. Stanley Rus
sell, Wilbur McCaslin. Bruce Hon
eyman, Jack Mazda, Frank Oswalt,
Glen Poole, Milton Damron, Billy
Gilmer, James Chikahisa, Howard
May, Hoshio Tsujimoto, Gail Ches-
ter, Rudy Elder, Lucille Haynes,
Dorothea Eiler. Ruth McClimans.
Mertabell Medaris, Helen Burke,
Margaret Bristow, Freida Padgett,
Dale Hockett. Christy Plemons.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26

club meeting when election of Off
GERS will take place.
Another motion, made by Miss
Turbett and passed, was that men,
bers pay at least half of next year s
dues on or before the final meeting
in May, to facilitate handling OF
business during the summer months.
Guests were Miss Leila Foster,
Mrs. Joe Hallowell, Miss Vera In
gram, Mrs. Jess Bishop, Miss Paul
inc Vaughn and Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Euen
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
French Night CLUB
Opening Tomorrow

Interest is centering in tomorrow
night when lie Club de Mutt, the
Junior Ten Thousand clubs night
club, will open.
Austin's orchestra will supply the
music for dancing which will begin
at p. m. and during the evening a
program of two entertaining plays
and floor show will be featured.
The tea room will be reserved for
games and during the evening sand
wiches, cold drinks and candy will
be sold by club members.
Junior and Senior Ten Thousand
club members and their invited
guests will be present for this gala
opening.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26

Prof. j. l.. House. principal Of
Centre high school has sent the
following invitation to patrons and
friends of Central:
The fifteenth annual observance
of public schools week in Califor-
MIA occurs during the week of April
% to 81. The purpose of this OBJ
servance is to afford an opportun-
ity for the public to become more
thoroughly informed in regard to
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26

HAS MEETING

Alamo-Verde home department
met yesterday with Mrs Frank
Cary.
The morning was spent in quilt
ing, a pot luck luncheon was en-
joyed at noon and the afternoon
was spent in work on the clothing
for adolescents project.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
REBEKAHS' CARD
PARTY TONIGHT

Bridge enthusiasts will have a
delightful time this evening in the
bridge party being sponsored by the
Barbara Worth RebekahS lodge,
532 Main, celebrating the lodge IS
anniversary.
A door prize will be awarded as
we'll as bridge prizes, and refresh
ments will be served. Playing will
begin at 8 o clock and those inter-
ested are invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
P12UlAl
pQRACRnPAr

Loyal Workers Of the State Street
Christian church will meet tonight
at 7 o'clock at the church from
which point they will leave for a
desert picnic near Heber.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Batchelder Of
Del Mar who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Roy E. Breedloye Of Heber
left today for Del Mar
Miss Edna Kaiser, sister OF ms.
r. c. Clemons, is visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Clemons. Miss Kaiser is COM
pleting her nurses training at the
University of California hospital.
The central coast counties have
22.400 acres Of spring lettuce. 81
per cent oi the states supply.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-26
e all zgQyS kind to your throat

used in making Luckies Then It's toasted'- for
throat protection. And every Lucky is fully packed
with these choice tobaccos-m round and firm,
free from loose ends-that's why Luckies keep
in condition why you'll find that Luckies do not
dry out-an important point eOv,y smoker. Naturally,
Luckes always in ALWAYS kind to your throat.
Evening star., 1934-05-10
DELAYS Of COURTS
SCORED BY HUGHES
Appeals for Public Insist
ence on Criminal Law
Enforcement.

Appealing to the public to insist
upon law enforcement. Chief Justice
Hughes took American justice severely
to task for delays in criminal pro-
cedure, which bring the processes OF
the courts into public contempt" in
an address this morning before the
twelfth annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Law Institute.
The complexity of rules governing
appeals was the particular object OF
his condemnation. Delays. so caused
should be greatly reduced, however. he
said, by rules recently promulgated by
the Supreme Court to govern criminal
appeals in Federal courts.
Cites Primary Need.
THE primary need the chief
Justice declared. sis a robust civic
sentiment, dominated by a sense OF
justice. which demands intelligence in
the making of laws and impartiality
in their execution. which is the de-
termined foe of graft and every form
of official delinquency as we'll as out
standing breaches Of the criminal
law"
He said 1.-The roots of the evils which
beset detection and punishment OF
crime strike deep into the social soil.
All social agencies were called upon
to cultivate and support the needed
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Evening star., 1934-05-10
PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CHILDBIRTH
URGED TO CURB LIFE WASTE

maternity care is indicated" he said,
by the reckless waste of lives OF
mothers and babies now going on in
the State.
Last year there were 1,168 deaths
of mothers in the State from child
birth, two out of three of which could
have been prevented. There were
5000 babies who died within "a hours
after birth, another 5000 who died
within the first month and about
5000 still births
He said the problem was one for
the community and should not be left
entirely to the individual woman who
might be uneducated or Indifferent to
the social consequence.
Such plan, he asserted. would
substitute good care under strict
professional standards for the hap
. hazard and criminally poor care noX
being received by so many women.s