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Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
Riverside To Be
Host To Annual
State Convention

Thirty-third annual convention
of the California Federation of
Women's clubs will take place in
Riverside, Calf, May 8, 10, IL, ac-
cording to the invitation received
by The Press this morning.
Miss josephine Seaman Of La
Jolla, president, will preside and in
view of the closeness of the meet
ing to the valley, number of club
women from this county will at
tend.
Mrs. NJ j. Dowd, president-elect
of the Ten Thousand club; Mrs.
Ray Edgar, club president; Mrs. A.
B. Hanson, district auditor, and
Mrs. F.. D. Jacobs, state chairman
of resolutions, plan to attend.
AS chairman of resolutions, all
vention go through Mrs. Jacobs
ventin go through Mrs. Jacobs
hands and she states that already
she has been overwhelmed with
resolutions coming from all parts of
the state.
That women are becoming awak-
ened to the necessity of taking &C
ton against crime is evidenced by
the fact that the great majority Of
these resolutions have to do with
crime prevention.
Revisions as always will come
before the convention also this year
interest centering around the ques-
ton as to whether or not county
81,
members.
Since officers are elected for two
year terms and election was held
last year, there will be no election
this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
LAST OF VESPER MUSICALES TO BE
GIVEN SUNDAY AT BARBARA WORTH

Kavanaugh and Mary Lee Harris.
Two solos by DR.. Carter will fol-
low. the "Berceuse," from Godard's
"Jocelyn" and an aria from Mar
tina" (Flotow).
Piano solos will then be given by
Genevieve Hinderks Lillian Mills
and Ruth Melbourne, the entire
program carrying out the theme of
spring and summer.
The concluding number will be
another arrangement for two pi-
amos, eight hands, of the wedding
march from Midsummer Nibht's
Dream" Those appearing in this
group are Ruth Melbourne, Gene
We've Hinderks, Lillian Mills and
Kathryn Hinderks.
All music lovers of the valley are
urged to attend this concluding
event in the fine series of concerts
which have afforded SO much in
crest and pleasure to those who
nave been present for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

Concluding event in the series of
vesper musicales given this season
by valley music studios under the
auspices of the Women's Univer-
sity club, will take place Sunday
afternoon, April %, at o'clock in
the Barbara Worth hotel
An unusual and delightful pro-
gram will be presented by Mrs.
Russell Bennitt's studio. assisted by
DR.. E. o. Carter. Numbers ar
ranged for two pianos and eight
hands have been scheduled which
will afford particular interest. DR..
Carter will present a group of cor
net solos, Mrs. Bennitt playing the
piano Accomplishments.
The opening number will be the
overture to Mendelssohn's "Midsum-
mer Nights Dream" and will be
arranged for two pianos, eight
hands. Those students who will be
presented in this group are Ruth
Melbourne. Lillian Mills, Elizabeth
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
CHARMING AFFAIR

Among the attractive events OF
yesterday was the bridge luncheon
given by Mrs. Paul Blenkiron at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Covers were laid for Mesdames
j. w. Asher, Albert F. Miller, Frank
L. Lathrop, George F. Kennedy
A. c. johnson of El Centro; Mrs
Edward B. Henley Of Mexicai. Mrs.
j. L. McKim of Imperial; Mesdames
Meredith wills, G. Griffiths E. E.
Standlee. Arthur L. Best and Fred
erick j. Trude Of Brawley, and the
hostess.
Mrs. Henley won the high score
price in the contract game which
followed the prettily appointed
luncheon, and Mrs. McKim, the low
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF CITY
IN FINE PROGRAM FRIDAY EVENING

large group was delighted with the
program given.
A music festival was the title of
the hour of entertainment, each of
the four schools contributing Is
minutes of music. The program
represented the actual work of the
schools IN musical education and
gave the interested audience a clear
idea of the splendid work being
done in this line.
Spring was the theme for the
program and clever stage sets and
costumes with acts between scenes
made a varied yet unified program.
Mckinley school presented IAN
Fashioned Garden" with Mis-
tress Mary and her various flow
ers, the children singing appro-
pirate songs.
Bird calls bird songs, and bird
lore were included in the program
by Harding, after which a number
of charming spring songs about but
terflies, bees and other manifes-
tations of spring were given by
cnlldren OF East SlQe, a dance
number being included in this
group.
The program closed with a Sc
rieS of historical Mother Goose
songs by the children of Lincoln
school.
Miss Laura Redden, music super
visor, was in charge of the program
assisted by the teachers of the va
rious schools. The entire affair was
we'll staged and the children sang
very sweetly, the ensemble work be-
ing particularly good.
Last nights program was the cul-
minating event in the city's OBJ
servance of public schools week
this years observance being one OF
the most enjoyable of the many
which have been sponsored annual
ly by the Masonic lodges.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
Schools
Churches
FRENCH NIGHT
CLUB OPENING
HUGE SUCCESS

One of the cleverest and the
most original of parties took place
last night when the Junior Ten
Thousand club. with the Drama sec
ton in charge, held its French
night club.
The club house was transformed
into a night club and Austin S
orchestra was in charge of the
tempting dance music. In the tea
room games of chance were fea-
, tured where many tested their
luck
During the evening two clever
plays were presented by members
of the Drama section, the first be-
ing "Tea Pot on the Rockso with
Marguerite Robinett, Juanita He'll,
Bernice Voegtlin, Viola Dirrim,
Lillian Holiday and Isabel Millar
as the cast. The play was direct
ed by Louise Kennedy.
Viola Dirrim directed paris
Labelsn in which Alice Trout, Paul
line Allen, Geraldine Shaw and
Marjorie Allen took part.
During the evening also a floor
show was presented with songs by
Cecil George Cross. an acrobatic
dance by Carmen Venfriedo, Wooda
Blesy pupil whose accompaniments
were played by Jean Malan. Ed
ma Terrall was seen in a spirited
tap dance.
Sandwiches and drinks were
served during the evening by men,
bers of the Watenaguma Camp Fire
group VINO wore attractive costumes
which added to the gaiety of the
party.
Lillian Holiday was chairman of
the committee in charge, assisted
by Inez Hart, Roberta Edgar and
Geraldine Shaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
ANNUAL BANQUET
AT CLUB TONIGHT

Annual banquet for members of
the local chapter Of the California
Scholarship Federation will take
place tonight at the Barbara Worth
country club. All students who
have been members for at least one
semester this year and all who
have earned life membership in the
organization are eligible to attend.
The party will begin at $50
o CLOCK tonight and committees are
busy today on final preparations.
Youth has been chosen as the
theme and decorations and program
will carry out this motif.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
FAMOUS u. S. c. BAND TO PLAY TONIGHT
IN CITY FOR CONCERT AND FOR DANCE

commerce and the veterans hous-
ing committee.
Ernie Smith, famous football
star, will appear as trombone solo,
ist and rumour has it that several
of the outstanding stars Of the un-
iversity Will be present for the oe-
caSion.
Prior to the concert a dinner will
be given at $50 p. m. in the Cali
fornia hotel TO which the public
has been invited and which will be
held in honor of the band.
Trojan alumni from all parts of
the valley plan TO attend the din
ner. the concert and the dance as
do numerous valley residents.
The outstanding reputation of
the band assures a large attend
ance at both the concert and the
dance.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

was held in the morning after
which delicious pot luck lunchs
con was enjoyed. Clothing for adol-
escents was the project for the af-
ternoon.
Those present were Mesdames
Latham, Bowman, Clement, jarrett,
DolSon, Hevener, Lawson, Briscoe,
Georgeson, Merkle, Linderman, Kel-
Ter, Ralphs, Miss Florence Glenn,
Miss Ethel Ralphs, Nookie LathamS
Margaret Ann Briscoe, Donna
Georgeson, Oliveda Margaret Mer-
kel.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

Phoenix, Ariz.
Chamber of Commerce,
El Centro, Calf.
Gentlemen:
I am very much interested in
your Imperial Valley land; have
been here in Phoenix all winter
and do not think I care to invest
here, but came over to FL Centro
in January and was very much
impressed
I would be very grateful 10 you
if you would advise me as to values
of land, time of harvests, water con-
diticns, housing, climate, rate of
taxes and any other information
you think I might need. I think
I could handle about half of a
quarter Of a section Of good farm
land.
Very gratefully,
(Name withheld.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
MRS. PETERSON
HAS OPERATION

Friends of Mrs. Viola Peterson of
this city will be grieyed to learn
that she was forced to undergo an
operation recently, but will be re-
lieved TO hear that she is recover
ing nicely.
Her daughter, Miss Enola Peter
son, is motoring her today to Ban
ming where Mrs. Peterson will re-
main with her other daughter, Miss
Imogene Peterson.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
Reservations Due
For Bridge Party

While weekend events occupy the
social calendar. lovers Of auction
and contract bridge are keeping
Monday evening in mind when the
last event in the Ten Thousand
clubs evening bridge series will
take place.
At8p m. In the club house, play
ing will begin and at the end Of
the auction and contract games, the
winners viii receive prizes for the
evening. and the grand prizes Will
be awarded as well.
Refreshments will be served and
the committee in charge extends
a cordial invitation 70 all inter-
ested 70 attend. Reservations should
be made with Mrs, r. II. Maddux
telephone i76.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
CORD AND COTTON
DANCE EVENT OF
FRIDAY EVENING

College and high school students
from many valley schools gathered
at the Veterans Memorial hall
last night, for the annual Cord and
Cotton Frolic. This affair has come
to be one of the most popular of
the informal dances given during
the year.
Attended by an excellent crowd,
this dance was one of the most
successful Of the many sponsored
in past years by the college stu
dent body.
Several novelty dances were en-
joyed during the evening.
Much of the success of the af-
fair is due to Melvin Wilby, pres
ident Of the junior college.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
PRESIDES AT
DINNER PARTY

Jimmie Huston, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. D. Huston Of Imperial was
host last night TO a group OF ms
friends at a dinner held in the
private dining room OF the Bar
bara Worth hotel, the guests in
Guiding those who later were TO
attend the dance given by Miss
Dorothy Lou Gillian.
Pink carnations and maidenhalr
fern made a pretty centerpiece and
were used in the attractive place
cards and fayors.
Covers were laid for Miss Dor
othy Lou Gillian. Miss Mary
Katherine Horton. Miss Elizabeth
Never. Miss Margaret Loud, Don
Rex. Robert Fox. Leo Maiden
Warden McPherrin, George Young
ard the host
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
STATE w. c. T. u.
PRESIDENT TO
SPEAK SUNDAY

Mrs. Eva Craven Wheeler, state
superintendent of the w. c. I. u,
and Mrs. Pearl Kendall Hess, head
of the state department OF scien-
tific temperance education, Will be
in the valley this week to conduct
a series of meetings.
Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. IN
the Presbyterian church they will
speak at a meeting to which all
interested citizens are invited to
attend.
Monday. at 2:30 p. m. in the
Ho:tville Methodist church they
will be present for county united
dry conference with sessions that
afternoon and evening. To those
meetings also the public is invited
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
YUMA WEDDING OF
LOCAL INTEREST

Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Valusek take
pleasure in announcing the mar
riage of their daughter, Martha, to
Mr.. Bob Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greene are well
known in the valley having lived
here for some time, later going to
Yuma, Ariz., where they were mar
ried on April 13. Mr.. Greene Is
connected with the announcing
staff Of radio station KUMA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Johnson were
present for the ceremony.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
FRIDAY BRIDGE
CLUB MEETING

Friday bridge club members were
the guests yesterday of Mrs. Leroy
Holt, meeting at the Barbara Worth
hotel for luncheon and a game of
contract.
Pink roses, blue delphinium and
maiden hair fern made charm
ing centerpiece for the luncheon
table, covers being laid for Mes
danes Allen P. Nuffer, Clarence E.
Conant, J. D. Adams, Dorsey
Whitelaw, Howard P. Meyer, Henry
L. Loud, Don c. Bitter and the
hostess.
High scores were won by Mrs
Loud, Mrs. Conant and Mrs. Mey-
er.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
Society
Clubs

Seventy sons Of Troy. in the col
orful red and gold uniforms of the
famous u. S. c. band. will arrive
In the valley today for a concert
10 be held on the Wilson school
grounds and which will be follow
ed by a dance at the Veterans hall
The evenings entertainment will
begin with a parade down Main
street by the band, and at us the
members of the organization will
take their places at Wilson for one
of the finest band concerts ever
given here.
In addition TO the band a chorus
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
MISS HUSTON TO
GRADUATE IN MAY

Among the valley students who
will graduate this spring from the
University of California at Berke-
ley is Miss Katherine Louise Hus-
ton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
D. Huston of Imperial.
Announcements of the COM
mencement exercises on May l9 at
Berkeley have been issued and the
Illusions are planning a trip to
Berkeley TO see the graduation GER
emony.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

So great was the interest in the
program given last night in Wilson
school by pupils of the four ele-
mentary schools, Harding, McKin-
ley. Lincoln and East Side, that
standing room only, and very little
Of that, remained for the late ar
rivals. The school auditorium was
packed to capacity, as many stand
ing almost as were sitting, and this
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
SECTION TO HOLD
POT LUCK SUPPER

Active members Of the Junior
Ten Thousand club IS Bridge sec
ton are planning a pot luck sup
per for Monday evening, April 80,
at $50 p. m.
The affair will be held at the
home of Miss Lola Freeman, 872
Brighton avenue, and after supper
the bridge game will take place.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
Home Departments
To Meet Next Week

The home department meetings
scheduled for next week begin with
that Of Jasper s on Tuesday at the
home of Ms. King
on Wednesday Mt. Signal will
meet with Mrs. Lillian Ficks and
THURSDAY. Eceley- -WestSide with
Arz A X Kramar.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
;::::, s::: OF Interest to Women
Social Calendar

TONIGHT
L. $. c. band concert, 7:15.
Wilson school.
L. 5. c. band dinner, $3.50, CAL
ifOrnia hotel.
Dance, 9, Veterans hall.
Present Day club, :, 653 Olive.
Past Matrons and Patrons, $50,
Imperial.
Scholarship society, $3.50, golf
club.
Ritualistic contest, 7:15, I'm
perial.
TOMORROW
Sunday services, churches.
Christian Endeavor rally, 1880,
Holtville.
VeSper musicale, 5, Barbara
Worth.
International Relations section,
2:3O, 673 Olive.
w. c. T. L. meeting, 8, Pres
byterian church.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 1880, Bar
bara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

fire and a delightful evening spent
on the desert.
Next meeting of the ct 40 is set
for Wednesday evening in Melo-
land at the home of Florence Rich
ards.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
HOW CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
ASSISTS CITY

The Imperial Valley Press Is
glad to publish each day one
full text letter received by or
sent from Ell Centro Chamber
of Commerce, to acquaint the
citizens of Ell CentrO with the
work, obJectives and accom-
plishments of that organization
in behalf of Eel Centre and I'm
periaJ VALLEY.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

of male voices will be heard in
songs. A varied and interesting
program featuring light opera Sc
lections, college songs and new
music will be presented at this con-
cert which is free to the public.
At 9 p. m. 10-piece dance band
from the concert band will play
for the dance to be given in the
Veterans Memorial hall under the
auspices of the Junior chamber of
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
DESERT PICNIC
HELD FRIDAY

Members of the valley 40 ct 8 and
8 ct 40 met at Vendel's near West
morland last night for an enjoyable
desert picnic.
Steaks were cooked over a bon
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
ROSE-MESQUITE
CENTER MEETS

Mesquite home department
met Thursday at the home of Mrs.
C. B. Ralphs. Business meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28

International Relations (History)
section members are reminded that
the postponed meeting of the group
with the japanese women will take
place Sunday afternoon. Section
members are asked to meet at the
w. w. Apple home, 673 Olive ave-
nue., at 2:30 p. m. and from there
will go in a body to the meeting.
Members of the Past Matrons
and Patrons association, o. E. s,
will meet tonight in Imperial at
$50. for a pot luck dinner, social
hour and business meeting.
Miss Romaine Richmond will
leave tomorrow for Pasadena where
she will be present for the sessions
of the annual convention of the
California State Library associa-
ton. Convention headquarters Will
be at the Vista del Arroyo hotel.
Members of Boyce Aten unit OF
the American Legion Auxiliary Will
20 TO Eckner Pass, Friday, May 4
to initiate members OF the Noun
tain Empire unit.
Ritualistic contest sponsored by
the 8 ct 40 for Senior and Junior
Auxiliary members will take place
tonight at tbs in the Veterans
hall Imperial. Nellie Fitzpatrick
of La Jolla, district president, Will
act as judge.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-04-28
PERU1Al
PnRQCRaPAC

Present Day club members will
be the guests this evening of DR..
and Mrs. w. w. Apple, meeting at
their home, 673 Olive avenue, at 7
O'Clock for dessert. program and
bridge.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-03-15
Legion Post Starts
Recreationai Fund
Louis Larson and Boys Gave Ex-
cellent Program Monday Eve
ning-Several Speakers

Louis Larson and twenty Of his
boys presented q splendid program
in the interests Of q recreational
project before the members of
Robert James Swift Post Ameri-
can Legion in the Community Club
rooms Monday evening.
After Commander Onstad open
ed the meetingshe turned it over to
Mr.. Larson, who in turn introduce
ed the numbefs on the program.
The first offering was given by the
Junior High School male chorus,
which consists of Russell Larson,
Robert Rydholm, Mickey Hansen,
Merlin Pickett, Lloyd Wruck, Ken
meth Forsberg, Bud Hunt, Jim
Pangburn and Robert Carlson.
Following this a number Of boys
presented scene representing the
streets Of Sank Centre. This act
portrayed a number of boys play
ing baseball in the street, a. car
drove into their midst, and the boys
scattered, and after a good talking
to by the driver, the boys went else
where to play. The boys taking
part in this act were: D! Erickson,
N. Born, G. Harrison, G. Conkey,
D. Kringen, r. Vandesteeg, Bud
Soltau. r. Mickey. ]. Rattle, j.
Jackson. a,. 1,. .....
Another number was then enjoy
ed by the male chorus, and then
the boys went to Mrs. Wilson
back lot, where they engaged in a
football encounter, but were soon
driven from there by Mrs. Wilson.
The boys then stated their plight,
they had no place to play. Another
song by the male chorus concluded
the boys part in the program. Miss
Boobar accompanied the chorus on
the piano.
The program then continued with
Rev. j. D. Butler, Carl Fischer,
Rev. L. e. Kempton and Roy Scott
as speakers. Each one of these
men represented a different group
among the organizations of the
city, all being interested in work
among the young people.
Mr.. Kratz then announced that
the Chicken Pickers" had been
booked for q basket ball game and
that he would recommend the net
proceeds be used for a recreational
fund The Legion decided to use
the seasons net proceeds for this
purpose. g..
The session was closed with an
oyster stew.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-03-15
r. Steffes Signs
With Shelley Co.
Has Been Distributor Of Standard
OIL, Gas and Lubricants for
Five Years

Ralph Steffes, who owns the sup
er oil station at the corner Of Main
and Fourth streets for the past five
years distributor for the Standard
Oil Products, Wednesday signed a
contract with the Sicily Oil Com
pany to handle that corporations
full line of gasoline Iubricating oils
and greases. The change took eff
feet Immediately.
Mr.. Steffes has been operating an
oil station In this city for the past
nine years and by courteous service
and fair dealing has built up a
fine business clientele.
A. II. Polipnick has taken over
the Skelly tank wagon business In
the Sank Centre community.
The Sicily company will erect a
bulk station In Sank Centre within
30 days, the Herald has been in
formed by the company's represen-
tative.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-03-15
Alex Legion Will
Present Comedy
"The Worlds ALI Right" Will Have
Amateur Cast of 150-Dates
March 22-23

Thursday and Friday, March %
and %, at the high schol auditor
ium at S:15 p. m, the American
Legion Post No. 81, will stage the
spectacular show, The Worlds All
Right" This show answers to the
description of something entirely
different" It is a hilarious comedy
Of radio life. The scene Of the
show Is laid in a radio station and
several big musical numbers are
staged as a part Of the big produc-
ton. This play Is made up Of two
acts and Is well costumed through
out. Everyone who sees this show
will realize, THE Worlds All
Right" A cast Of $50 people, in
GLIDING the best talent of the COM
munity, is being chosen.
The show Is being coached by
Miss Ellen Princehouse, of the Uni
versal Production Company, who Is
now in Alexandria arranging for
the play. The committees In charge
of the event urge that seats be
reserved early. Seats are now be-
ing reserved at the Lewis Drug
Store in this city. It is expected
this will be one Of the outstanding
events Of the year. General adj
mission tickets for adults are 35c
with SC extra charge for reserv-
ing. Children's tickets are zoe with
a sc charge for reserving.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-03-15
Farmers Ask
Retention of
Cou'tyAgent
Western Stearns Votes AL
most Solidly for Him at
Tuesdays Election
VOTE IS FAIRLY HEAVY
Oscar Lying Voluntarily Re-
tires as Kandota Super
visor After Fl Years

The annual township elections
held Tuesday attracted but little in
terest, comparatively.
The Stearns County Commission
ers have indicated that an appro-
priation would be made for a coun-
ty agent If the farmers at the town.
ship elections indicated they de-
sired to have him retained. The vot-
ers were to indicate their desires
by voting on the question Tuesday.
If the townships of Western
Stearns can be taken as a criterion
there will be an overwhelming de-
mand for the retention Of Mr..
Lentzmeier.
In Sank Centre township 81 votes
were polled. Carl Pauly was re-
elected supervisor for two years
without opposition. G. +. Botz was
the unanimous choice for City
Clerk, being reelected for two
years. Harold Dean will serve an
other two years as constable of the
township.
AT the annual township meeting
held at noon $1,000 taxes were lev
led, divided as follows: Poor, 500;
general, $500; road and bridge, ST.
100.
There were 40 votes in favor of
retaining the county agent. Ten
were opposed.