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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-10-03
SHIPPING LAW
FACES DRASTIC
REVISION
BY WILLIAM s. NEAL
International News Service

Sweeping reforms in shipping
laws. including a prison sentence
for members Of crews who leave
vessels in distress without first
taking off passengers, were pro
posed today by Representative
William I. Sirovich CD Of New
York, ranking majority member
Of the House Merchant Marine
Committee.
To pave the way for legislative
action, Representative Sirovich
announced he will propose an
investigation Of the burning OF
the Morro Castle with a loss OF
1874 lives.
Other Reforms
Many other mandatory reforms
including the carrying of fire.
fighting units, compulsory life
insurance for passengers and
closing Of all bars at midnight,
will be urged by the New York
member. who made a personal in.
quiry into the Moro Castle
tragedy. His proposals include:
Fire.proofing Of all passenger
liners as quickly as possible, in
Guiding wall and ceiling panels
OF metal or fireproof compost.
ton in all cabins, corridors, pas
senger assembly rooms and crew
quarters.
When q ship is found to be on
fire. its captain must imme.
d1ately anchor and put out life
RATS.
At least two secondary exits
to the boat deck must be pro-
V1ded from all parts of ship.
Crews required by law to
guide passengers to boat deck
after fire recording device
sounds warning.
Every passenger vessel with
crew Of more than Is must have
trained fire-fighting unit.
Felony to Desert
It shall be a felony for any
member Of the staff or crew to
leave vessel in distress without
taking off all passengers, or
falling to pick UP passengers.
LifeboatS must be of metal
construction, and tested at least
once q week.
Bar on all American ships
would be closed at midnight.
Compulsory salvage insurance
\ law based upon Federal bank
deposits guaranty, with insur.
ance to be carried with treas
urer of United States.
Captains failing to respond
promptly to SOS signals would
be guilty Of felony, punishable
by prison sentence.
Compulsory life and accident
insurance for every passenger
up to $4,000, with right of pas
SengerS or their kin to sue for
a larger amount.
Many of the proposals of Rep
reSentative Sirovich grow directly
out of testimony in the MORO
Castle inquiry conducted by Dick.
erSon Hoover for the Department
Of Commerce. Others are based
upon a general study of disasters
Of the past and present maritime
law.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
MAGAZINE. TO
GIVE VALLEY
FINE PUBLICITY

Clifton Adams, staff photograph
er of the National Geographic Mag
azine, was visitor yesterday at the
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce.
where he obtained material and
photographs for an article on points
of interest in Imperial Valley and
the surrounding area, prior to max
ing a personal survey and taking
additional photographs in which he
is interested.
Several weeks ago, when it was
learned that members of the staff
of the National Geographic maga-
zine were in San Diego, Robert
Hays, manager of the Ell Centro
Chamber, extended an invitation to
Adams expected to be in the valley
the magazine staff, through the
San Diego Chamber of Commerce
to visit Ell Centro and Imperial VAL
ley, believing that they would find
an abundance of interesting mater
ial in this community. 1t was in re-
ply to this invitation that Adams
yesterday visited the valley.
Adams expeced to be in the valley
only a short time and outlined the
material in which he was interest
ed at the local chamber before Wis
iting other parts of the valley. He
was unable to state just when this
material would appear in the Ma
tional Geographic magazine.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
NAMES
MENU FOR JUNIOR
CLU BIS SUPPER

Hostesses for the next meeting
of the JUNO. Ten Thousand club,
Thursday evening, April 10, at Ken
yon IS Desert plunge, are notifying
club members of the plans for the
pot luck supper with which the
meeting will open.
Each member is to bring her own
service and her own sandwiches
and the hostesses will supply iced
tea, a salad and dessert.
After dinner the annual election
Of officers will be conducted and
the final business of the year trans
acted, since the May meeting is to
be a joint affair with the senior
club when new officers will be in
stalled and annual reports given.
When their business is concluded
Thursday, the Juniors will enjoy
a swim in the plunge, cards being
provided for those who prefer
bridge TO swimming.
HostesSes are Mrs. Louis Gallo
way, Mrs. Claiborne johnson, Mrs.
Louis B. McManus, the Misses
Louise Kennedy, Norma Edgar,
Alice Lund, Betty Mcmillan, Price,
Nell Louise Roach and Dorothy
Spear
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

When Teddy Roosevelt grabbed
himself a bunch of college athletes,
city councilmen and New York po-
lice-force members nd diluted
them with two parts cowboys. they
became known as the Trough Rid
ers' because so many of them were
westerners and ranchmen expert in
handling of the rough and unbrok-
en- frontier horses. That soft pic
turesque cowboy hat worn by Col
onel Roosevelt and his regiment is
one of the famous traditional AM
erican fashions, Lilly Dache, talent
ed chapeauX designer, has adopted
the "Rough Rider' hat as the
newest smartest theme for women S
hats, and YOU II feel like storm
ing San Juan Hill and throwing
this spirited style in the air too
when you see it. The face and
trim may be patent leather or
straw, contrasting the felt of the
crown and upper side of the brim
Lilly Dache makes her Rough
RIDER slightly more shallow
crowned than the Colonel's IS, SO pos
sibly you can't be quite as rough
and ready as Teddy, but you IL be
divine in your suit or sports clothes
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
Society
Clubs

Entire Nos club members con-
cluded an unusually successful sea-
son last night at one OF the pref
tiest and most enjoyable parties ever
sponsored by the club.
Each year, as a fitting climax,
the club has dinner dance at
which members of the executive
board are hosts. The dance this
year was particularly lovely and
was held at the Ten Thousand club
house.
A Springlike color scneme of yell
low and green was used in the
table decorations and in the menu.
Low bowls of exquisite garden
flowers decorated the long tables,
and beautiful hand made place
cards and nut cups. attractive
pheasants in their brilliant plum
age. were found at the places, con-
tributing to the colorful effect
Frozen salad in green and yellow,
yellow grapefruit baskets decorated
in green, in fact the entire menu,
carried out this decorative color
scheme of yellow, orange and
green.
Baskets OF flowers also decorated
the stage and the room between
courses, dancing was enjoyed. w.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18

LYELL BARBOUR QUARTET CONCERT is
OUTSTANDING MUSICAL EVENT OF YEAR

ing of many works not in the usual
string quartet repertoire.
Beginning with the "Sonate a
Quatre' Uoeillet) a seventeenth
century composition played by the
quartet, the program continued
with a group of cello solos. by
Edythe Reilly Rowe.
Imperial Valley has had the priv
ilege of hearing this artist before
as she appeared not long ago on
one of the Choral club concerts to
the enjoyment of many.
Last night she played Bach IS
"Ariosoo and Glazounow's "Sere-
made Espagnoleo with the skill
and musicianship for which she is
well known, responding graciouSly
to the enthusiastic demand for en-
cores.
Particular interest centered in
the next group which opened with
Lyell Barbopr's own "Valse Mel
ancoliqueo a delightful compost
ton modern in treatment. Tan
eiew IS "Adago piu tosto Largo
was the other excellent number in
this group.
Piano Numbers Enjoyed
For many the highlight of the
evening came when Lyell Barbour
played three piano solos. for this
artist is master of a brilliant tech
nique, playing with beautiful tone
and individual style and his group
was greeted with great enthusiasm.
He played three numbers which
were of sufficient variety to show
his versatility, the first being Chop
ms "Nocturne in D Flat" in which
he proved conclusively his ability
to play and to interpret Chopin.
This number was followed by an
interesting modern number, De-
bussy's Poisson D Orr (Goldfish, ,
a composition highly descriptive of
the quick turning, darting gold
fish and of the ripping water.
Next came another modern, "'Rit-
ual Fire-Danceo by De Falla, in
which primitive rhythms recur as
the ritual dance proceeds to its
brilliant climax. In response 10
the repeated demands, Mr.. Barbour
gave an encore to this group
The concluding number was by
the quartet and featured "Second
Movement of Quartet OPP. 30'
(Chausson), and the "Scherzo
from OPP. 23' (Jonges), this last
being an exceptionally fine exam
pie of good ensemble work.
So enthusiastic was the audience
that the group returned to play a
final number as an encore
Members of the association who
sponsored the concert are Gladys
Mcdonald Fawcett of Brawley;
Marie R. jenkins, Lucille Krause,
Ruth Teeple Reid, Hazel Baker,
Lola Graves, Oria Kenah, Mrs. w.
j. Clements, Mrs. Russell Bennitt,
Mrs. Edgar J. Hargrave of Ell Cen
tro; Miss Marian Bayless of I'm
perial and Miss Helen johnson
from Westmorland.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
PARTY HONORS
FUTURE BRIDE

Complimenting Miss Marian Bay
less and H. Lee Landerman whose
marriage will be an event of Sat,
urday, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G.
Beyschlag were hosts at an infor-
NAL bridge party last night at
their home, 766 Euclid avenue.
Mrs. Winwright won the high
score prize at bridge and Lander
man, the low. and lovely gift was
presented the honor guests. The
evening ended with the serving of
refreshments.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Harmon of Holtville, Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Houghton of I'm
perial, Mr. and Mrs. George l..
Winwright, Miss Florence Glenn,
Miss Bayless and Mr.. Landerman.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR MRS. LINGO
GIVEN BY CLASS

Mrs. S. o. Lingo had a delightful
surprise party given for her last
night by members of the Loyal
Workers class of the State Street
Christian church. which, as the
Loyal Young Peoples class, was
Mrs. Lingo's class of young people.
The affair was held at the home
of Mrs. Aline Reed, $40 Adams
avenue and began with delicious
pot luck chicken dinner. Mrs
Lingo was completely surprised by
a handkerchief shower, being pre-
sented with an umbrella, which
when opened was found to contain
a number of beautiful handker-
chiefs.
Games occupied the remainder OF
the evening and those present were
Mesdames S. o. Lingo, Ella Tyler,
Ellen Ford, Juanita He'll, Jessie
Daniels, Isolde Dovey, Edna Ma
teska, Katie Greenwood, Katherine
Cox, Gladys Paris, Eva Porter,
Mildred King, Katherine Haun,
Katie Butterworth, Martha Moore,
Jessie Hoy, Glen Larry, Jessie
Thompson, Aline Reed the Misses
Louise Kennedy, Isabelle Miller,
Viola Dirrim, Alice Trout, Inez
Baker and Marguerite Robinett.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
WADITA GROUP
ENJOYS SWIM

Wadita Camp Fire girls were
the guests recently of their guar
dian, Mrs. B. A. Harrigan, who
gave a swimming party for them
at Kenyon Desert plunge.
After a swim the girls had a
pot luck picnic, those who were
present to enjoy Mrs. Harrigan IS
hospitality being Rosalind Thomp-
son, Mildred Dyer, Lennavieve Ar
mold, Alberta Laurenson, Doris
Chestnut, Barbara Marsh, Patsy
Thompson, Betty Smyer, Juanita
Horton, Frances Christian, PATSY
Holman, Mary Virginia McNeece,
Jane Allender, Betty Dutton, Wan
da Thompson and Ruth Jennete.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
Schools
Churches
MARJORIE CASS
TO BE MARRIED
SATURDAY NOON

Mrs. Lola K. CaSS and her daugh-
ter, Miss Marjorie CaSS, left this
morning for Phoenix, Ariz., where
Saturday noon, April 81. Miss Cass
will become the bride of Robert
Nichols of Tucson, AriZ.
The wedding will be a quiet af-
fair with the members of the i'm
mediate families and a few close
friends as the only guests. Both
Mrs. CasS and Mr.. Nichols spent
their childhood in Phoenix and
have a host of friends there. Rev.
Douglas of the Congregational
church, for many years an init
mate friend of the Nichols family,
will officiate.
Upon their return from their
wedding trip the young couple will
make their home in Tucson where
Mr.. Nichols is engaged in person.
mel work with the Firestone COM
pany.
Miss CaSS is a graduate of Cen
tral Union high school class of
1880, and later attended junior COL
lege. She is a popular member of
the younger set and has been ac-
tive in Junior Ten Thousand club
work.
Several social affairs have been
given recently in her honor, among
them being a shower yesterday at
which Mrs. Neil Werning, Mrs. Paul
Marsh, Mrs. Frank Waehler, and
Mrs Henry Hopp were hostesses.
The affair was held at the Wern-
ing home on Olive avenue where
group of Mrs. CaSS' friends gath
cred to present the future bride
with a number of lovely gifts.
A color scheme of pink and yell
low was used in the attractive dec
orations and after the shower, re-
freshments were served.
Monday night Mrs. Jack Shackel-
ford entertained in compliment to
Miss Cass, a group of the younger
set being present for the occasion.
Miss Cass received some beautiful
presents and the evening was sent
in sewing for her linen supply,
after which refreshments were
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
ENTIRE NOS CLUB CONCLUDES YEAR
WITH DELIGHTFUL DINNER DANCE

L. Bennington of Calexico, presi-
dent. presided.
A grand march. led by the char
ter members. Mr.. and Mrs. A. n,
Keller began the evening S dane
ing. Prior to the march guests
and members were introduced, and
ii was announced that the occas-
ion marked the 18th birthday an
niversary Of the club and the fifth
year that Austin S orchestra had
supplied the music.
Charles Bratton, president of the
club for next year, was also intro
duced. as were the members of the
new executive board: Mrs. Bratton,
Mr. and Mrs Guy G. Beynon, Mr..
and Mrs S. H. Harris. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Bartholomew, DR.. and
Mrs. o. H. Van Eman of El Gen.
tro: Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stilgen-
bauer and Mr.. and Mrs. Carl c.
Ernst of Brawley. This group will
select the other officers at its first
meeting.
Over 100 members and guests
were present last night, the guests
being residents of Brawley and
Calexico as we'll as El Centro.
Hosts for the evening were Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Bennington. Mr.
and Mrs. S. L. Brockman, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Elton Christian. Mr.. and Mrs.
L. c. Harrington, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
H. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Bartholomew, Mr.. and Mrs. J. @.
Mattox and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A
Scheniman.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
CLOTHES CLOSET
ASKS DONATIONS

With their shelves bare, members
of the Children IS Clothes closet ask
that those having garments bring
them to headquarters or notify
some member.
Now that warm weather is here
and winter garments are being
packed away, any one having out
grown or discarded clothing is
asked to give the articles to the
Clothes closet. They will be packed
away for use in the fall when
children need warm clothing for
school.
The need is still urgent, requests
being received daily from destitute
families and any donations will be
most acceptable.
The office on Main street is open
from u noon to 4:30 p. m. on
Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thurs
days and contribution may also be
left at Tyler's Insurance Agency.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
BRIDGE PARTY
WE'LL ATTENDED

st. Mary's Altar society sponsor
ed another successful card party
last night in st. Mary's hall where
a group of bridge enthusiasts gath
cred for their favorite game.
High score prizes for the women
went to Mrs. j. P. Eyer and Mrs.
Emily Schmitt, while those for the
men were won by Mr.. Denham
and Mr.. Adams. The door prize
was won by Mrs. S. E. Woody.
After the card game the host
esses for the evening, Mrs. B.
Berns, Mrs. George Fleming, Mrs.
John Provazek and Mrs. Frank
Nesbitt,. served delicious refresh
mentS.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
Missionary Group
Has Fine Program

Christian citizenship was the
general theme of the program en-
joyed yesterday afternoon by men,
bers of the Methodist missionary
society at the meeting held at the
home of Mrs. H. L. Bush, 400 WenS-
ley avenue.
Mrs. F. D. Jacobs was in charge
of the meeting leading the discus
sion on the aims of home mission
ary work Christian citizenship
from the standpoint of civic duty
in the homes, in civic affairs, in
relation to better motion pictures
and efforts toward world peace
were topics discussed.
Mrs. Josephine Adair led the de-
votionals, Mrs. w. E. Malan re-
viewed an article on the place of
Christian colleges in education. and
Mrs. c. E. Sones gave reading
whose theme was the contribution
made by foreign-born residents.
Tea was served by Mrs. Bush.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
Section Sponsors
Ten Thousand Club
Program Tomorrow

Reading of a delightful, modern
play will be the program to be Civ
en- tomorrow for the Ten Thousand
club by Mrs. Charles E. Anderson OF
the clubs Twice Told Tales section.
Mrs. Anderson is keeping the
name of the play as surprise, but
it is said to be one of the most sue
cessful of recent productions. Last
year, because of her ability, Mrs.
Anderson was chosen by the section
to represent it at the annual pro-
gram given for the Ten Thousand
club.
Contributing to the program will
be the group of piano solos to be
played between acts by Margaret
Lanier Handy who is charming
and able pianist.
Members of the Twice Told Tales
section will be hostesses for the day
and will serve refreshments to their
guests after the program.
The business meeting will begin
promptly at 2:30 p. m. Thursday af-
ternoon, April 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
TOMORROW
ELKS PREPARE
SURPRISE FOR
CHARITY BALL

Each day the list of those mer-
chants contributing gifts to be
awarded at the Elks Charity ball,
is augmented by that of another
Today Russell Sherwood joins the
list of those mentioned in yeSter-
days Press, and he has offered as
his gift a dinner party for four at
Sherwood S cafe.
Others who have contributed, are
Hetzel, Vreeland S, johnson S, M.
o. King Co., Newkirk Beauty par
lor. Clements and United Artists.
These gifts will be awarded dur
ing the dance Saturday night in
the Veterans Memorial hall when
Elks will be hosts at the twelfth
annual charity ball whose proceeds
will go to the relief of the needy.
AuStin's orchestra is at work on
the music for the dancing and
committees are busy with final pre-
parationS.
Overhead on Main street, oppos-
ite the Elks hail, are purple and
white pennants attracting attention
to the big clock in the Elk colors,
behind which is a concealed radio
phonograph, from which at inter-
walls come announcements relative
to the ball.
Entertainment numbers are be-
ing planned which will be offered
Saturday night at the ball and
which at present are being kept a
surprise
Saturday, April 81, at 9 CLOCK
in the Veterans hall, the ball will
open and al valley residents are
invited to come and are promised
the best time they have ever had
at any of the many successful
charity balls.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18

Congratulations are due the I'M
perial Valley branch of the Cali
fornia State Music Teachers asso-
citation in the selection of the first
concert to be sponsored by them,
that given by the Lyell Barbour
quartet, last night in the Wilson
school auditorium.
In every way the concert was
an outstanding musical event, this
group of excellent performers fully
maintaining their enviab'n reputa-
ton. Lyell Barbour, founder and
leader is the pianist; Joy Babcock,
violinist; Edythe Reilly Rowe, cell
ist, and Hyman Davidson, violist.
Each member of the group is an in
dividual artist yet in the ensemble
work the quartet played as dis
tinctive unit.
The program itself was distinc-
tive. featuring a number of unus-
ual and beautiful compositions of
sufficient variety to make a well
balanced whole free from any of
the hackneyed numbers. Addition
of the piano made for brilliance
and color and permitted the play
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
STUDIO SPONSORS
RADIO CONCERT

Further events in Imperial VAL
ley Music week sponsored by the
Imperial Valley Music Teachers
association include the radio pro-
gram tonight and the all-studio re-
cital on Friday.
Tonight, over the local station
from $3.50 p. m. students of Oria
Kenah, Ruth T'eeple Reid, Marie r.
Jenkins and Mrs. Russell Bennitt
will be presented.
Friday night, in the high school
auditorium, a free concert will be
given by the pupils from the var
ious valley music studios.
A cordial invitation is given to
all those interested in musical ed
ucation for children to be present
at this concert.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
ALTAR SOCIETY
PLANS EVENTS

In addition to the card party
sponsored by them last night, mem
bers of st. Mary's Altar society
have a number of other activities
scheduled for this week.
Thursday afternoon, April 10,
they will hold one of their social
affairs at the home of Mrs. t. L..
Skinner, 725 Holt avenue. Bridge
will be enjoyed and the meeting
will be open to members and their
friends. -..#...
Saturday in front of the Model
Grocery and Forshey's market, the
women will have a cooked food
sale when all sorts OF delicious
home made articles will be avail
able.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
PROJECT
FOR, TWO CENTERS

Eastside-Sunset home department
met yesterday at the home of Mrs.
c. F. Kamm, clothing for adde's
cents being the project, and Mrs.
Kamm and Mrs. Ferguson, the prof.
ect leaders.
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onstration agent, was present for
the meeting. At noon the women
enjoyed delicious pot luck lunch
con.
Today Jasper is meeting with Mrs.
Denis Claver:e ana the same prof.
ect is being considered.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
WOMEN OF MOOSE
TO GIVE PARTY

Women of the Moose, Chapter
113, invite all those who like a good
game of bridge to join them to-
night at the Academy of Music.
Playing will begin at 8 O'Clock,
prizes will be given and refresh
ments served. A small charge will
be made for tallieS.
Previous bridge parties sponsor
ed by this group have been enjoy
ed by those attending.
H. v. Wall is planting ten acres
of pecans at Moorpark, Ventura
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
HOSTS AT DINNER
PRIOR TO CONCERT

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt presid-
ed at a prettily appointed dinner
party last night at the Barbara
Worth hotel, later taking their
guests to the Lyell Barbour con-
cert.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Burnham, Mr.. and Mrs. Earle G.
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. James Peter
Greene.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
YOUNG PEOPLES
MEETING HERE

-Four young men from the Bible
Institute of Los Angeles will be in
charge of a program tonight at the
State Street Christian church
sponsored by the young people of
that church and of the Holtville
church.
Music and inspirational talks will
feature this program which will
follow the mems meeting at z
o clock tonight.
All young people interested are
invited.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
SHRINE CONDUCTS
REGULAR MEETING

Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. OF Jy.
held it's regular meeting last night
in the Masonic temple.
Mrs. George w. Damron, worthy
high priestess, is leaving next week
for Chicago where she will attend
the sessions of the Supreme Shrine.
Members of the Shrine recently
entertained in her honor, present.
ing her with fitted travelling baN
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
ENTERTAINS FOR
VISITING ARTISTS

Mrs. Rodney jenkins entertained
as her house guests last night the
following artists who appeared in
the Lyell Barbour concert quartet
program, Joy Babcock, Edythe Reil-
ly Rowe and Hyman Davidson.
This morning Mrs. jenkins en-
tertained at breakfast for the
above mentioned, Mr.. Barbour be-
ing the other guest.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18
;:::: e: OF Interest to Women
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Farm bureau celebration, Z,
fair grounds, Imperial.
Legion, 8, Barbara Worth school,
Brawley.
Gospel group. s, Christian
church.
Bridge party, 8, Academy of
Music.
City council, 7:30, city hall.
Oasis lodge, No. 664, F. and A.
NJ, 1880, Masonic temple.
Eagles, s, 500 Broadway.
TOMORROW
Rotary club, Barbara Worth.
10000 club, 2:30. club house.
Baptist women, 1890, Holtville
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-18

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