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Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
LOCAL BOYS
ENTER MODEL
PLANE MEET

Ell Centro is being represented
in the big model airplane meet at
Los Angeles today by Bobby and
Billy Thacker, sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. C. Thacker, and Roger An
derson, all of whom have entered
several planes in the contest being
sponsored by the Los Angeles Ex-
aminer.
The Thacker boys made splendid
Nowings at a similar contest in
Los Angeles earlier in the year and
at the county fair exhibition in I'M
perial.
They hoped to join Wing Jung,
former local Chinese boy, now living
in Phoenix, at Los Angeles, and
have him join the Imperial Valley
entries.
Thousands of boys from all parts
of the southwest are participating
in the exhibit and the local boys
left hoping TO bring back prize
from some of the classes entered.
Bobby Thacker is chairman OF
the model plane meet to be held at
the Imperial county fair next year
and is anxious to get in touch with
ether Imperial Valley boys inter-
ested in entering the meet.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
CHRISTMAS DANCE
GIVEN YESTERDAY
BY T WO SISTERS

One of the incest dances of the
season took place last night in the
Academy OF Music when Miss Eliza
beth Surface and Miss Kathryn
Surface entertained their friends.
The studio was unusually attrac-
tive with its decorations. In the
center was a huge Christmas bell
and hanging from it were four tiers
of red and green StreamerS hung
with tinsel. A spot light covered
with green cellophane and four
lights covered with green and white
made the lighting particularly ef-
fective. The Christmas tree with
its colored lights added to the holi-
day scene.
Every detail was carried out in
red and green, even TO the gowns Of
the young hostesses.
Miss Esther Surface. sister of the
two hoSteSseS. and Miss Margaret
Tondro, assisted them, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Surface and Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer A. Todd acting as chaperones
for the occasion.
Match dances added to the en-
joyment Of the guests: partners
were found by matching seals on
the programs and also by matching
the numbers on the red and green
popcorn balls which were distribut-
ed as favorS.
Seventy guests were invited to
this delightful party.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
g: g. OF Interest to Women 9:::: SIS.
Society
Clubs
CHAPTER TO HEAR
REPORTS ON NEW
YEARS EVE BALL

Signal chapter No. ZIG, O. E. S.,
has everything in readiness for the
New Years Eve dance and card
party and the final details viii be
completed at Fridays meeting Of
the chapter, December %. at 6
O'Clock in the Masonic temple.
The party is designed as real
New Years Eve party not only for
chapter members but for friends of
the order. Card tables will be ar
ranged for those who enjoy a good
game of auction or contract, and
good music will be provided for
those who wish to dance.
A delicious supper has been ar
ranged for the occasion, there will
be entertainment numbers and spe-
cialties. The various committees
have been working hard to assure
the success of this party and will
make their reports at Fridays meet
ing.
Those who wish reservations for
bridge are asked 10 make them with
Mrs. Edgar J. Hargrave. telephone
586.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
COLLEGE STUDENTS
GUESTS AT PARTY

Christmas party honoring the
college students home on vacation
and the recent graduates took place
last night in the social hall OF the
Presbyterian church and proved to
be a most enjoyable affair.
Holly and Christmas greenery
made a pretty setting for the party.
The theme for the evenings enter
tainment was holiday sports and
this motif was carried out in a SER
les of interesting and unique games.
Everything from New Years tel
grams TO miniature horse racing
was included in the amusing games,
prizes being won by Miss Marjorie
Meyer. Miss Marjorie Moore and
Fred Heald
Delicious refreshments were
served at the end of the evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Irving T. Raab
chaperoned the young people.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
PEROnAL
PaRaCPaPHT

Among the many delightful af-
j fairs taking place this week for the
! younger set is the dance to be CIV
en- this evening in the Ten Thou
sand club house by Miss Elizabeth
Meyer, Miss Dorothy Lou Gillian
and Miss Mary Katherine Horton.
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onStration agent, is in Berkeley at
tending a child development con-
ference which opened this morn
ing and will continue through
Monday. On Wednesday the an
nual conference of farm advisors
and home demonstration agents
will be held at Berkeley and will
be attended by the local extension
service staff.
Jasper home department is meet
ing Friday, December %, at 1870 p.
m. in the Jasper school,
Miss Marjorie Hovey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hovey, has as
her house guest this week Miss Pa
trieia Mexican of San Diego. Miss
Mexican spent last winter in the
valley and has many friends here
who are delighted TO learn of her
arrival.
McCabe-Eucalyptus home depart
ment is meeting today at the r. G..
Walker home.
Brawley members of the White
Shrine Social club are hostesses at
the pot luck luncheon and after
noon of bridge being held today in
the Brawley Masonic temple.
John Drummer of the California
hotel has just returned from a trip
to Los Angeles.
Christmas was particularly hap
by day this year for Mr.. and Mrs.
E. j. Mack since their daughter,
Miss Helen Mack, was able to be
with them, arriving Monday and re-
turning yesterday to Stockton
where she has an engagement
dancing.
Miss Betty Jean Shipway of San
Diego is spending the holidays with
her brother, Cy Shipway, 1861 Com
mercial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don Rex and their
two sons are leaving tomorrow for
Los Angeles where the Rex family
will have a reunion at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Rex. Don Rex,
Sr., and Don, Jr. are anticipating
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
SHIPPERS ENJOY
FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Skipper had as
their dinner guests Christmas, Mr.
and Mrs. Sid Smith and son. Rikki
of San Diego. Mr.. and Mrs. H. c
Skipper and family of San Diego
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Skipper and
family of Brawley, Mr.. and Mrs
Bud Smith, Charles Smith of E.
Centre and Bob Elliott of Plaster
City.
Miss Iva Reah Skipper, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Skipper, left
yesterday for San Bernardino to
visit her sister, Mrs. B. c. Williams
Miss Skipper plans to see the New
Years football game in Pasadena
and will return to El Centre after
the first of the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
SALVATION ARMY
TO HAVE SPECIAL
PROGRAM FRIDAY

Special services will be conduct
ed at the Salvation Army tomor-
row night, Friday, December %,
at 7:30 O'Clock, 635 Broadway.
Capt Henry Turner, divisional
cashier from headquarters at
Phoenix, Arizona, will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
Baron James Auriemrna will
sing two songs: "The Charm of
the Cross" and THE Publican"
Gwendolyne Bliss playing his ac-
compartments.
This is the baron's last appear
ance in Imperial Valley as he will
leave Immediately for Phoenix.
All are invited to attend these
services.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
JAMES PETERSONS
VISITING IN CITY

Christmas dinner was celebrated
on the twenty-sixth this year for
DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Peterson who
postponed their celebration one
day in order that Mr.. and Mrs.
James Barrett Peterson of Los An
geles might be with them.
Guests at dinner last night, IN
addition to the Peterson family,
were Jack Harner and Jack Harner,
Jr,
MI. and Mrs. James Peterson
will remain in the valley until New
Year S.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
NEW YEARS EVE
PARTY AT DE ANA

De ANA hotel, Calexico, extends
a cordial invitation to El Centrans
to spend New Years eve in Calex-
leo. at the hotel IS dinner dance.
Carroll Campbell S orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion. a
delicious dinner, fine entertainment
and favors have been planned.
The hotel welcomes those from
the entire valley and further de-
tails and information may be OBJ
tanned by calling the hotel
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
DINNER
DANCE TONIGHT

In order to avoid that lull in the
festivities that usually occurs be-
tween Christmas and New Years,
the FL Centro Elks lodge has ar
ranged a dinner and dance for this
evening to which members, their
ladies and house guests are invited.
A chicken dinner will be served
at p. m. this evening in the lodge
headquarters and the committee in
charge has arranged a particularly
good menu for this affair.
After dinner dancing will follow
while if there are those who prefer
bridge, card tables will be arranged
so that they may indulge in their
favorite game.
Holiday decorations will provide
fitting setting for the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
Harrigan To Meet
State Conference

Members of the executive and
legislative committee, state associ-
alton of county agricultural COM
missioners, are meeting Saturday in
Sacramento to consider PWA pest
control projects in California
B. A. Harrigan, agricultural COM
mission for this county, is a mem
ber of the committee but due to
the pressure of business in his work
will be unable to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
.cC Cabe-Eucalyptus
Center To Meet

McCabe-E Eucalyptus farm center
will meet Friday evening. Decem-
ber %, at 8 clock in the McCabe
school.
j. e. Brock, outgoing director,
will install the new center officers
there will be a program of recrea-
ton, moving picture and a talk
by George L. Winwright, assistant
farm advisor, on the results from
fertilizer and irrigation trials with
alfalfa.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
PLAN CEREMONIAL

Nankoakaga Camp Fire girls are
holding a Christmas ceremonial
this evening at the home of Betty
Lemons, 1135 South Sixth street.
At this council fire Nancy Lee
McCaslin will receive the rank Of
wood gatherer and Ruth McClim-
ans and Mary Ann Riddle, that of
firemaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
Probation Officer
Expresses Thanks

E. A. Nance, probation officer,
and members Of the probation de-
partment, wish to extend their
grateful appreciation to the many
individuals and Organizations who
made Christmas a happy day for
the children at the juvenile home
Many people wished to help and
the children had delightful
Christmas through the generosity
of valley residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

Dinner dance, :, Elks lodge.
Camp Fire ceremonial. II35 san
dalwoOd.
r. A. NJ. No. 109. s, Masonic tenn
Pile.
20-30 club, : California hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27

Representatives of the milk in
dustry at Sacramento are working
to obtain an AAA license for that
area.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
n 'M[ath@Z:
Los ANGELES AND VICINITY

Los ANGELES AND VICINITY
Generally cloudy tonight and
Friday with occasional rain; little
change in temperature; gentle to
moderate wind, mostly southerly.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
data compiled by Howard En-
mons, local observer for the United
States weather bureau)
Maximum yesterday .......................74
Minimum today ..............................38
Reading at Noon Today
NempefaIure
Humidity ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 82
Reading at a. m. Today
Temperature
Humidity .............................. SO
Reading at p. m. Yesterday
Temperature .............................. 50
EumlQlCy ...........-..
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Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
TOMORROW

Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth.
Jasper home department, 1880,
Jasper school.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27

Barbara Schwinn, young American
designer, makes this flattering
street dress of rough brown wooden
and trims it with citron-colored
drapery yarn. Buttons down the
back of the bodice and down the
front of the skirt are a novel fea-
ture.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-27
LOCAL TEMPERATURES

attending the football game New
Years. day in Pasadena.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Has Killed 900 Lions

IN particular so well that he can chart An
accurate calendar of their daily weekly and
monthly deeds and misdeeds. That is why he
was successful in shooting five lions one day
in go minutes at five different locations In
adjoining canyons where the panther trails
narrowed and converged. On another occa-
sion Lilly bagged three lions in less than half
an hour two of them being notorious killers
The late Theodore Roosevelt rated Ben Lilly
as one of the best guides and shots who ever
accompanied him on a hunting trip. While
President Mr.. Roosevelt made several trips
to the Louisiana canebrake country after bear
Lilly was the chief guide on each trip
Ben Lilly is now 80 years old and although
still vigorous and active, he has retired from
active service a professional hunter He is
a mild hammered and retiring old gentleman.
He neither looks nor acts the part of North
Americas record killer, a veteran who
has had more thrilling adventures with Western
predators than any other hunter still alive
Lilly attributes his health and longevity to his
active outdoor life. He has never used tobacco
or stimulants of any kind. He is hunter
who never hunted on Sunday.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Fuel Oil Boomiug

figures gathered by the Bureau of Mines
indicate increased of domestic fuel
oil
Range OIL which Is somewhat like kerosene,
or coal oil as it is often termed in this section
was more than doubled in consumption from
1891 TO 1888. This oil is used principally in
the New England States and New York State.
Furnace oil. the type used in furnaces
has also increased In 1881, 24848 900 bar
rels were sold, an increase over the previous
year OF SO per cent In 1882 consumption
jumped l76 per cent and last year the sales
exceeded 30 10000 barrels, an increase over
1892 OF H. .)er cent.
Evening star., 1934-12-09

us to dinner. Let's 60 to that Russian
place and start our romance all over
again. Perhaps this time it will have a
happier ending" He spoke wistfully.
"Wait until I make myself beautiful"
But 1t wasn't necessary to paint hap
piness on now. 1t shone through the
carefully applied makeup. She adjusted
her hat and patted the green dress. Yes,
they did things to her. Lovely things.
She smiled at her reflection approv-
lngiy. You're all his, Carol. But don't
Evening star., 1934-12-09

let him know it this time Make him
wonder
I'm ready" She was there before
him.
You're gorgeous" ,-
She smiled quizzically and for once did
not contradict him.
1warn you, Carol, when l set my heart
on any one, I'm practically irresistible"
She laughed over her shoulder at him
as they went through the Office door.
Don't I know?" her heart answered.
Don't knOW!"
(Copyrsht. 1934)
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Uhe0f Crob Short

IA /HEAT control measures coupled with un-
w favorable growing conditions in many
countries resulted in a crop during the last
season of 1880 600 600 bushels. which was a re-
duction over the previous year of around $780,
600 600 bushels.
Chicago grain futures prices run about 8
to 80 cents higher than prices in Liverpool
Evening star., 1934-12-09

. To be . successful salesman you have to
keep smiling and, believe me, it isn't easy
to smile when you're all bound up by con-
stipation. / never really felt well. Then
few years ago q friend acquainted
me with FEEN-A-MINT. By using it all
the troubles I'd been afflicted with have
stopped bothering me. 1t keeps my system
rid Of impurities and I'm right up on my
toes now. It's easy to take, too, just like
chewing piece Of delicious chewing gum.
Better becouse you che.u IL
Our files are full Of unsolicited letters telling
the relief FEEN-A-MINT gives. 1t works
more smoothly and thoroughly because BY
chewing the laxative is spread evenly through
the system. Over $4,000 900 men and women
have found that FEEN-A-MINT Is the most
satisfactory way to deal with constipation
and its attendant ills. Try it yourself next
time-lb and 25t at any druggists.
Evening star., 1934-12-09

her than he rang for her.
billy summons did come, she for
i'm everything when he folded
his arms and breathed, L
bu, Carol" Her eyes would an
want you. too" But her lips
Vell be together soon, darling"
somehow, no mention was ever
date to be set for the we'd
he had introduced her to his
as he called them. They were
of young people. carefree and
hnd happy.
lad written about them:
probably wonder what Larry
me. The girls accept me because
no play for their men. The men
me because I'm labeled Larry's.
etS me entirely.
in corner while he sings blues
a siren on the piano. I'd look
ched on piano. Or sit against
with an oh-what-a-l lovely time
ing expression, while I inwardly
e girl in his arms who just makes
her excuse for being there in
5, mean.
hen when I can't stand it another
I go out to the kitchen to help
tess with the sandwiches.
God, how can 1 go on loving him
I have no more pride, no more
just Larry's woman-and 1 get
badly.
tremor shook Carols slim body
be thought of last night. Last
le had waited until 3 O'Clock and
ad not come back for her. She
ken to him of it this morning.
should have stayed just five
longer, darling" he said. Il
ck for you"
as 3 o'clock. Larry, and every
ID gone. It's low-down feeling
It over. Greg offered to take me
To get rid of me, of course.
buld prefectly well 60 alone"
had interrupted with a laughing
kiss you goodnight, Angelo"
kissed him. I thought / owed
nething for dragging him out at
lr of morning"
+e just a two timing little"
smiling at her and opening up his
she could creep into them and
the hurt kissed away.
lrol didn't go into his arms. She
looked at him wide-eyed. He
eally believe that she had kissed
He was so sure of her he didn't
ire if she had. She thought, "A
It have some pride"
Re calling me-" Her voice
and harsh, had held all the
onS with which she had never
ssailed. I'm afraid, Larry, that
e to break our engagement"
it waS-out-and she hadn't
t. Her heart had cried, mo, no,
I didn't mean it,"
Pr lips had hurried on, "It's hor-
ting around, hearing you sing
lgs to the other girls, watching
ce with them. I can dance, too.
u were SO sure of me that you
rget me entirely, knowing that
pere waiting when you cared to
er."
es had blazed in answer to hers.
t realize that being engaged
hat was not to look at another
rhaps you are right. Such an
lent had better be broken. I
that when two people loved each
wasn't necessary to be tied"
Necessary to be tied. BY kindness
FteSy and consideration"
had glared at her. 1t would have
st the moment to go very dra-
nd thrust his ring at him and
ke back your ring. I don't want
your philandering love, either"
Evening star., 1934-12-09


again." She was angry now. At her
self, at him. at the whole world.
She could hear chair dragged to the
other side of the door. "Ill be seeing
you," he called back cheerfully.
half-hour dragged wearily by. An
hour. He called in remarks intermit-
tently to let her know he was still wait
ing.
This was ridiculous. go home, Larry
Dugan, just said good-by to you for
ever and 1 loathe anti-climaxes. I won't
see you again. So 60 away"
Come out here, Carol, and say good
by to me. You can't say it in there"
She made no answer.
you're afraid. You don't dare come
out here and say good-by.'
The door burst furiously open and
Carol stood before him.
Larry laughed outright. why you
crazy little nut, you've been crying. About
me. Darling, I'm not worth it."
II know you're not. You're not worth
a single, solitary tear. Even as business
man you're hopeless. I've done prac-
tically all your work ever since I've been
here You don't run your Office. You
get your work done by flattering the men
and loving the girls into doing it for
you"
He applauded quietly with his hands.
That's exactly what Mr.. Rand said when
he fired me. You two must have been
discussing me-"
Larry. He didn't fire you!"
"Yes he did. He said he had lost too
many good StenographerS whose moth
ers became desperately i'll in Ohio. He
said good secretaries are hard to get,
but he can find another office manager
easily. That's what he thinks Larry
was bitter under his lightneSs.
"Do you mean other girls have left on
account of loving you?"
only one, Carol. She was plain and
old and felt sorry for her. kissed her
once. I think she was a little in love
with me-"
"Is there any woman you know who
isn't little in love with you? I feel
sorry with all my heart for the girl who
ever marries you"
PITY yourself, then, darling You're
going to do just that tomorrow morning."
Il am not! Some day I'll meet another
man. He'll be all that you aren't. Homely
and sweet and kind. He'll never look
at another girl and he'll never forget me
at parties"
And he'll bore you terribly, Carol.
He'll never make you laugh, and he won't
know how to kiss you like this Swiftly
he took her in his arms and kissed her.
Larry's kisses were always different.
Some were like dew drops on the petals
of a roSe This one was like fiery sun
sinking in a sea of flame.
She pushed him away frantically and
ran toward the door. "And he'll talk
things over sensibly. Not just gloss them
over with love and kisses
He caught her arm. "Ill talk things
over with you, Carol. What is it you
want me to say? That I'm sorry about
all those other fool women? That know
I treated you badly, but didn't mean
to? 1t was so wonderful to feel that
you'd always be there waiting for me. I
didn't realize how you felt. suppose
must seem rather ridiculous to you.
Always Swiping kisses from pretty girls.
And then to lose my job on account of
it,"
THERE was a hurt in his voice. The
SOul-Stirring, hidden sob of man
revealing his innermost self, and not
liking much what he found. He was on
his knees nOW He had his arm around
her waist, his head buried in her breast.
And in that moment their two souls
Evening star., 1934-12-09

THERE was a hurt in his voice. The
Soul-stirring, hidden sob of man
revealing his innermost self, and not
liking much what he found. He was on
his knees now. He had his arm around
her waist, his head buried in her breast.
And in that moment their two souls
melted into an inseparable whole. She
knew there would be other Florines and
other Redas in his life, but there would
never be another Carol and she laughed
at the phantoms of the girls that were
to be.
She kissed his hair. "All right, darl-
ing It's all right"
She exacted no promises but her voice
held a subtle threat which he tucked
away in the back of his mind.
Larry held her rapturously in his arms.
"And you'll marry me tomorrow"
"No"
sensible you." He went through his
pockets ruefully II have enough to take
The Fort Peck press., 1934-10-18
Catholic Church Service

Mass is held at the old Standard School house
in New Deal
1st & 3rd Sundays of each month";, at 1890 am
ond. 4th. 5th. 500 pm
The Fort Peck press., 1934-10-18
Glad Tidings Gospel Mission

AT Park grove is DETERMINATIONS
1t stands for the Old-time Rel
igion, consisting of Salvation
through the blood of Jesus arc
Sanctified through Him and be-
lieves the Bible from the begin
ming to the end.
Meets every wednesday, Friday
and Sunday evening at SOC
Sunday forenoon S. S at 1000
Preaching following, at 11:0C
would you want your children
to learn the Bible? Send them and
if you believe at all in a Hereafter
come yourself. we shall give a
new Bible and Sonebook to the one
who brings the most people to
meeting next Sunday mite.
There will be Revival meeting
every night at 8 o'clock this week
with a good Evangelist.
Nels H. Nordby, in charge.
The Fort Peck press., 1934-10-18
Local Men Strike Oil Gusher

DR.. Bethel of Park Grove called
on the Press Mon. am. returning
home from Bull creek where drill
ing for oil will be started soon. This
is a new field where the acreage
is all held under the leasing act &
necessarily all development must
be conducted under Federal control
Oil has been known to exist there
since 1880, but development was
held up by the executive order of
H. Hoover April IS, 1880. Now,
under the administration off. Rose
welt it is freely predicted that Mont
will enjoy a real oil boom & that
Bull Creek will produce more than
all other fields combined in the
state. Hard Rock Coolidge of Great
Falls has just closed the deal to
furnish gas to the Little Ben gold
mine at Landusky and will pipe it
from this permit. DR.. Bethel and
w. G. Norman & others are leaving
here Sunday a. m. to make a round
trip thot day & invite their friends
to 20 along.