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Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
IMPERIAL READERS COLUMN
Evelyn Hicks, Staff Correspondent

Mrs. E. B. Engle accompanied by
Mrs. Margaret Rau motored to Los
Angeles Friday to spend the week
end Mrs. Engle visited her sister,
Mrs. Martha Bruce, who is seri-
ously ill.,
George Conley spent the week
end in San Bernardino with his
family
Miss Shirley Rau was the week
end guest of Evelyn Hicks.
Mr.. and Mrs f. p. Mellon have
moved into the house recently oc-
cupied by Dr. Marchus.
Miss Marie Lane has been con-
fined to her home for the past few
days with a severe case of influenza.
A basketball game between I'M
perial and Holtville was held in the
El Centre gymnasium, Friday eve
ming. Holtville came out the victor
for both the A and C teams.
Miss Gladys Bosnian was the
dinner guest of Virginia Rae Preble
Sunday.
Miss Helen Joy Kinnaird was the
guest of Willie Alice McChristy.
Mrs. George Wells has. been APP
pointed as clerk at the local post
office, succeeding Alfred Swinney.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Mccall have
returned from a brief visit in Los
Angeles. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Long Beach.
who will be their guest for an ex-
tended period.
Miss Leila RalphS and Bill House
wright motored to Boulder Dam re-
Gently.
Elvis Adair has accepted a posi-
ton with the Western States Whole
sale company, Los Angeles.
Miss Estalla Falla returned Sat-
urday from Los Angeles. where she
has been visiting friends and rela-
tives for the past three weeks,
Miss Fanny Williams visited her
sister, Mrs. Joe Hurst. of Ell Centro,
last week.
Mrs. Mabel S. Bradley of I'm
perial has accepted a position as
teacher in the Franklin D. RooSe-
welt school west of Westmorland.
Irwin Hewlett. Los Angeles, and
Miss Fern Whitcomb, Long Beach,
have ended a pleasant visit with
the formers parents. Rev. anu Mrs.
F. w. Hewlett who accompanied
them back to the coast.
Harry P. Jones of the Pacific
Land & Cattle company, accom-
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
CLOTHES CLOSET
BENEFIT CONCERT

One of the musical events which
residents of the valley have enjoyed
for the past few years and which
they will enjoy this season is the
concert to be given by the East Side
Choral club for the benefit Of the
Community Clothes closet.
This year the concert will take
place the evening of January Is
IN the Wilson school auditorium.
The club is working hard on an
interesting program and announce
ment as to its details will be made
later. Prof. w. A. Payne is direc-
tor.
Ell Centrans are asked to keep
the date in mind and to attend the
concert for they will not only en-
Joy an excellent program but viii
contribute TO a cause which is doing
much good in the community
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
TEN THOUSAND
CLUB LUNCHEON
THIS THURSDAY

Ten Thousand club members viii
welcome Mrs. 3. F. Warmer, south
ern district president. and Mrs
Thomas J. Richards, state treasurer
at luncheon TO be given Thursday
at p. m. in the club house. The
luncheon will be followed by the
business meeting and program.
Mrs, E. J. Mack is chairman OF
the committee for the luncheon and
those who have attended other par
ties of which she has been in
charge know that a delicious menu
awaits them Thursday
Assisting Mrs Mack are the
following able committee members:
MeSdames R. H. Maddux. j. B. Nc
Neece. John T. Rice. A. c.. Finney,
Charles o. Barratt and B. f. Lem
onS.
Mrs. Mack asks that those who
plan to attend make reservations
with her as soon as possible. Her
telephone number is l159-W
Mrs. Richards will be speaker Of
the afternoon and her reputation as
splendid and interesting lecturer
is causing club women to look for
ward to her address Thursday.
Mrs. Warmer and Mrs. Richards
viii be guests of the Brawley club
tomorrow and on Friday will at
tend the joint southern district
board and county federation meet
ing to be held in Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
FIFTIETH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY FOR
CARMELO MAGGIOS
Society
Clubs

Celebrating The fiftieth wedding
anniversary OF Mr. and Mrs. Car
meio Maggie. their son, Sam Mag
gio. and Mrs Maggie. gave de-
Jielltful surprise party for them
last night at their home. 504 San
calwood Drive
Rev. Gerald o 'Keeffe, pastor OF
st. Mary IS Catholic church. blessed
the couple after which Mr. and
Mrs Maggie were presented with
a double golden wedding ring by
their daughter. Angeline, and their
son, Sam. Photographs of Mr.. and
Mrs. Maggie with the many flowers
sent them by friends were taken
BY Leo Hetzel.
Delicious refreshments wer e
served and the guests enjoyed
dancing until a late hour, one of
the most interesting events being
the mirror dance which created
much enthusiasm.
Many friends were present to
offer their congratulations ana
good wishes to Mr.. and Mrs. Mag
gio. among them being Rev. o.
Keeffe. Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Hart,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred L. Riddle, Mr.
and Mrs. J. II. Rhodes, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Fiore, Mr.. and Mrs Sam
Dicerto, Mr.. and Mrs. Valentino
Dicerto, Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony
Maggie. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Maggie
of BraWley, Miss Ruth 'Nealey, Joe
Maggie and all the El Centre men,
bers Of the Maggie family.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
HITCH-HIKER ASKS AID IN FINDING
ROLL OF FILMS WHICH HE LOST

certain of the make but believes the
car was a Chevrolet.
Schram describes himself as hav-
ing fiery red hair and at the time
was wearing overalls, khaki shirt.
and carried an army pack on his
back as wei las an army canteen on
his belt.
Schram'S letter was sent to the
Ell Centro Chamber of Commerce
which turned it over to The Press
to assist in finding the man who
has the roll of film if that is pos
sible.
If the film is still in his possess
sion, the man may send it direct to
Schram at the above address, or
turn it into the chamber of COM
merce or The Press office, either OF
which will forward it to the owner.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
SEES
FINE FUTURE
FOR VALE Y

A great future is prophesied for
Imperial Valley by Dr. B. N. Pip
pin, dean of the Missouri dental
college at ST. Louis, Missouri, who
paid his first visit to the valley
recently. DR.. Pippin was enroute
to San Francisco to attend a con-
vention of dental societies as a
delegate from the Missouri institu-
tion.
He visited with his brother JAS
per Pippin who operates a ranch
south of Ell Centro and was accom-
panied by his two nephews, William
who resides in Los Angeles and
James whose home is in Indio.
Jasper Pippin is one Of the valley s
pioneers having come here in Feb
ruary of 1905.
DR.. Pippin expressed himself as
being greatly pleased with condi-
tions as he found them in the val
ley and stated that the future holds
great prospects for this section OF
the state. He hopes to be able to
visit here again and spend more
time in going over the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
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Schools
Churches
FINAL DETAILS
FOR BRIDGE TEA
ARE COMPLETED

Among the outstanding social
events of this week -ehd is the
benefit bridge tea to be given Sat-
urday afternoon at p. m. in the
Ten Thousand club house by the
Social Welfare section of the Junior
Ten Thousand club.
Final plans, which sound most
delightful, were made at last night S
meeting of the section held at the
home of Miss Lillian Holiday.
Playing is to begin at p. m. Sat
urday and both auction and con-
tract games will be featured There
are 10 handsome prizes all of
which have been donated, for the
winners in the card game and a
door prize is to be awarded as we'll.
The afternoon will end with the
serving Of tea, and Miss Roberta
Edgar and Miss Doris Robinson
will preside at the tea table. All
refreshments have been donated so
that the entire proceeds may be
turned over TO the sections fund for
the county juvenile home.
Mrs. Margaret Lanier Handy is in
charge of decorations and, table ap-
pointments, Mrs Theodore B. Rey-
nolds of tickets; Miss Lillian Holli-
day, of tables, Miss Gene Edgar, of
cards. Mrs. Joe Thompson is. Sec
ton chairman *
There will be no need to make
advance reservations as arrange
ments~ have been made to accom-
modate all those who wish ITO play,
Those who purchased tickets for
the party in December which was
postponed are assured chat their
tickets will be honored at this event.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
WESTSIDE GROUP
GUESTS AT PARTY
AT MT. SIGNAL

Teachers of the schools in the
Westside district enjoyed a de-
lightful party held last night in the
Mt. Signal school with. the faculty
of that school as 'hostesses.
Bridge and other interesting
games were provided for the enter
tainment of guests and later in the
evening delicious refreshments were
served.
Twenty-three were present for
the affair, Miss Edith Redit repre-
senting the county superintendent
office. and teachers from Elm,
Eucalyptus. Lantana, Seeley, Dixie
land. Silsbee, McCabe, being guests
of Mt Signal.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
Reservations Due
On Wednesday For
Calexico Meeting

Those El Centre women who plan
to attend the meeting Friday in
I Calexico ef the southern district
board of the California Federation
of Women S clubs. and of the eoun-
ty federation, are asked to make
reservations by tomorrow. Wednes-
day. with Mrs. Adolph Binder. pres
ioent of the CaleKico Woman S I'M
provement club, members of which
are hosteSseS for the occasion.
The convention viii begin at 10
a. m. in the Veterans of Foreign
Wars building where an all day ses-
sion will be he'd, adjourning at
noon for luncheon.
One Of the features of the morn
ing session viii be a panel discus
sion on the recent Institute OF
World Affairs at Riverside, those
participating being Mrs. Agnes Nc
Euen of Riverside, Mrs. A. R. Kipp
Of Upland. Mrs. George Bunnell OF
Riverside, Mrs. r. l. GlaSby of Cal
exico, Mrs. Ada De NySe of River
side.
A Spanish luncheon will be served
at noon by the Calexieo club, all
decorations. as well as the menu
carrying ollt this theme.
In the afternoon Mrs. H. H. Gar
stin of RedlandS, world traveller ana
a speaker of great charm, will give
a travelogue on Spain. Illustrated
by her own slides.
Mrs. R. L. Glasby OF Calexico,
president of the county federation
extends a cordial invitation to all
women interested to be present for
this meeting.
Mrs. Thomas H. Richards of
Chico. state treasurer, will speak
also at the convention, discussing
Windows" Mrs. B. F. Warmer,
southern district president, will
preside.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
Standard Bearers
And Queen Esthers
Meet This Evening

Standard Bearers and Queen
Esthers of the Methodist churches
of the valley are meeting this eve
ming at p. m. in the local church
for a pot luck dinner and to hear
a talk by Miss Helen johnson, ma
tional field worker for the two
groups.
Miss johnson arrived yesterday
and has been entertained by vari-
GUS groups in the city. This after
noon, after luncheon at the home
of Mrs. N. A. Contos, president,
she will attend the meeting of the
Methodist Missionary society at the
S. r. Hill home where she will
speak. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
BRIDGE CLUB
ENTERTAINED

Monday bridge club members
were the guests yesterday of Mrs.
w. A. Tondro, meeting at her
home, 525 Wensley avenue, for a
delicious luncheon and game Of
contract.
Mrs. Tondro won high score,
Mrs. Mann, second, and Mrs
StTaub, third.
Mrs. Percie Thacker was a guest
Of the club, the members present
being Mesdames g. S. Thatcher
George Mann. j. a. Straub, Car
Clemens, John 3. McNeeee, j. w
Hendry. and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY

IMPERIAL, Jan. Is (SpeciaD--
Miss Helen Joy Kinnaird was
hostess at a surprise birthday party
for Miss Willie Alice McChristy,
Friday evening. After an enter
tainment at Mesquite Lake school
which included a tap dance by
Martha Jane Preble, Virginia Rae
Freble, Irene Taylor, Hortense Tay-
lor, Gladys Bosnian, Willie Alice
McChristy. they motored to the
Kinnaird home for the remainder
of the evening. The guests in
cluded Junior Wilson, Clinton Tay-
lor, Roger Bosnian, Earl Hinson,
Frank Keyes, Gladys Bosnian,
Helen Joy Kinnaird, Virginia Rae
Preble, Willie Alice McChristy.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
TOURNAMENT FOR
WOMEN GOLFERS

Brawley Del Rio club has invited
the women golfers of the valley to
enter a golf tournament. Saturday,
January 10, beginning atA9 a. m.
Mrs. Harry Hooper, tournament
chairman for the Barbara Worth
club, asks that all local i, women
who plan to play notify her as
soon as possible SO that she may
inform BraWley. tssss
There are to be flights .;for be-
ginners and for the more expert
players. prizes will be awarded, and
luncheon will be served, r. at noon.
There will be g small entrance fee.
Mrs. Hooper may be reached at
the following telephone number,
382.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
BUSINESS WOMEN
READY FOR MEET

Business and Professional women
held a special meeting last night in
the county recorders room at the
court house to discuss plans for the
district convention TO be held at
the Barbara Worth hotel January
10 and 20
Mrs. Florence Bayz Of Riverside,
district president, will attend and
programs will be presented in addi-
ton 10 the business meetings
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
HOSTESSES TO
BRIDGE SECTION

Members of the Junior Ten Thou
sand clubs Advanced Bridge sec
ton met last evening at the home
of Mrs. Paul Shaw, 1861 Ell Centro
avenue. for a game of contract,
after which Mrs. Shaw and Mrs C.
G. Montgomery served refresh
ments.
Mrs. Melvin o. King, guest OF the
section, was winner Of the evenings
high score.
Next meeting of the group will be
in two weeks at the Paul Pace home,
with Mrs. Pace and Mrs. Fred A.
Baughman as hostesses.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15

panied by Mrs. Jones and daugh-
ter, Alice. visited the Boulder Dam,
last weekend
Raymond Moser OF Oakdale is
visiting his brother Harry Msoer
and wife of West 7th street.
Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Miller were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. w.
Chisholm at Brawley, Sunday.
Mrs. A. R. Carey, was in Cal
exico Saturday visiting her daugh-
ter. Jerry Christensen, of the Bank
of America staff.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Lach are
the proud parents of 7l2 pound
infant daughter Mrs. Lach is the
former Louise Baer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT

IMPERIAL, Jan. Is (SpeciaD-
Coming as a complete surprise to
her friends Leila Ralphs announced
her engagement to Bill House
wright of Ell Centre, Thursday eve
ming at lovely dinner given at
her home. Those enjoying the af-
fair we're Mrs. Stella Lincoln, Hazel
Trentham, Emma Roth, Helen Coo
ley, Virginia Bowman, jeanette
Macdonald, Helen Wilson, Mary
Miller, Margaret Britton, and Ora
Brock, and Mrs. C. B. Ralphs.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
OF Interest to w omen
Social Calendar
roNIGHT

Sons of Legionnaires, I, Veterans
hall. -,
Asparagus growers. $50, Bar
bara Worth.
Standard Bearers and Queen Es-
theirs. 6, NJ. E. church.
Rental Protective association, 8,
chamber of commerce.
l. o. o. F. No. 397, s, $50 Main.
L. v. Commandery No. 54. 1880,
Masonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20. w. :. of j.,
s, Masonic temple
Band. 7:45, court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
CHOIR CHANGES
REHEARSAL DAY

Members of the State Creet
Christian church choir are remind
ed Of change in the hour Of
meeting
The choir will meet Thursday
night. instead of Wednesday. at 7:3o
O'Clock at the ]. P. Sweeney home,
663 Holt avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
FARM CENTERS TO
STUDY DRAMATICS

Members Of the dramatics COM
mittee of the rural recreation coun-
Gil met last night at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. VI. Lee Landerman,
Imperial, II being present, repre-
senting live centers.
Plays and materials to be used in
play production for centers were
discussed and these five centers
planned to go ahead with the dra-
MATES projects in their respective
groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
MRS. DOCKWEILER BETTER

LOS ANGELES, Jan. Is, W.R)--
Mrs. 1sidore B. Dockweiler, mother
of Congressman John Dockweiler,
was reported recovering today from
q severe heart ailment. She was
stricken several months ago and for
a time was in a serious condition
but today was reported out of dan
opr
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
TOMORROW

Chamber of commerce, Barbara
Worth. s
Bridge luncheon, 1890, golf club.
Mt. Signal home -siepartment,
Fred Pollard home.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-15
PERU|1AL
PARaCPnPHr

Mt. Signal home department is
meeting Wednesday, January l6,
at the home of Mrs. Fred Pollard
Tor an all day session with plant
ing of home grounds as the prof.
lect. A pot luck luncheon will be
enjoyed at noon.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
is meeting tonight at 8 O'Clock in
the Masonic temple for a regular
Tscutine meeting.
h. Faye Lugo, who has been operat~
ling. a beauty shop in Calexico is
now in charge OF Newkirk's Beauty
shop located at 622 Main, telephone
237. according to announcement
made today.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-01-18

When he got to the marrow wind
swept 'hogbaek that runs. neat what is
now the Higgins ranch, he saw that the
grade was slippery with ice. He thought
best to: get off the top-heavy. load of
whisky barrels where he was" riding,
and. walk down the grade for safety.
The wagons Slowed and jack knitted, the
front wheel went into a. badger hole
and dished. Mr.. Reynolds decided to
60 on as far as the wagon: would hold
up. He climbed back on his load at
the foot of the hill. A rather heavy
snowdrift in the road hid a small
bridge. The weaving trail wagon went
off the end Of the bridge, and with the
jerk, the fifth chain from the end of
the tongue to the wagon axle broke,
letting the leaders and swing free.
They lunged, dragging Reynolds off his
whisky barrel perch over the backs
Of his wheelers. He held onto the lines
until they began to draw his hands
against the terrets, pinching them i'm
til he let 60.
The horses ran a short distance and
slowed up, and Reynolds was bending
to seize the long reins trailing the
ground, when he stubbed his toe, pitch
ed headlong behind the horses, and
they started off on a wild gallop over
the hills. He watched them disappear
in a hallow, come in sight on hill,
and drop out of sight in the next dip.
Finally one of the horses went down,
tangled in the long six-horse lines. The
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1935-01-18
Governor Cooney Outlines
Detailed Program to Solons

Gov. Frank H. Cooney's message to
joint assembly of the house and
senate of the Gath regular session of
the Montana legislature, and galleries
and corridors, packed with eager lis
tenerS, rounded out cOnciSely the
state of the commonwealth and pIac-
ed in the hands Of the session a de-
tailed program of construction. APP
pearing at high noon with an escort
Of house and senate members, the
Montana chief executive spoke en-
couragingly of the status of the state
treasury and its future, and urged up
on the solons the vastness of the ul-
innate returns to Montana if the
extensive program of water conser-
walton and reclamation in eastern
Montana is projected to a successful
conclusion.
The chief executive, making his Sec
ond legislative appearance in little
more than a year, painted bright pic
ture for the Treasure state and was
roundly applauded at the conclusion of
his message, which included recon-
mendations for state highway patrol.
continuation of the liquor control sys-
tenn with repeal of the permit system.
He also asked repeal of the anti
nepotism act which he said had prov
en- failure except to keep some quail
flied school instructors out of positions;
asked an ample financial ALLEGATION for
state institutions and departments:
remuneration for prisoners when they
are working for the state; continuance
Of the emergency conservation work
program; necessary housing acts to
meet federal requirements, and a pro-
gram of tax exemption up to $4,000 to
home owners.
Governor Cooney said the general
fund overdraft, created through a series
Of circumstances, now is 81, 800 900, but
that the state budget board would pre-
sent for the first time in 16 years, a
balanced financial program.
He suggested also that the current
levy for university system support
might be reduced from 3 to 81 mills,
and said the wage exemption act of
1888 should be amended and the max
imum literally expanded.
Sen. Ernest T. Eaton, Billings, pres
ident pro tenn Of the upper house, pre-
sided over the Joint assemblage and
named Sparling Of Daniels, Parlsin OF
oallatin, Byrne Of Toole, Moss Of Flat
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The committee would have power to
hire experts, subpoena witnesses, take
testimony and make record of its pro-
ceedings, require attendance OF any
state official and call for records of all
public offices.
The resolution proposes that the COM
mittee make its inquiry along the fol-
lowing lines:
l. State expenditures, useless boards,
commissions, offices, employees, con-
solidation of state boards and commits
sions.
2. Expense OF operation of state gov
eminent.
3. County government as to useless
boards, minimum expense of county
government, county consolidation.
4. The educational system, as to
lowest expense of operation, consolida-
ton of schools and districts.
5. Present size of the legislature,
creation Of senatorial districts, and an
unicameral legislative system.
6. Revenues of the state, including
income tax, tax on gambling, best
method of obtaining income from liquor
traffic.
z. old-age pensions, and estimate of
probable cost.
g. Reduction of real estate tax, and
advice on what methods are necessary
and legal.
The committee would be required to
make its final report to the House and
Senate by the 45th legislative day.
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head, and Rolph of Liberty as the gov
ernor's escort.
That sentiment in the house may
strongly support number of the gov
ernor's proposals was indicated from
the reaction to his speech, and also
from plans announced officially or
otherwise for the introduction of legis-
lation. A highway patrol bill, it was
indicated, will be one of the early
measures assigned to committee.
Two solons, Leavitt of Custer and
Harlem Of Blaine, were in the van with
proposed measures to be introduced for
the repeal Of the state liquor permit
system under which patrons of the
state liquor store are taxed 50 each for
yearly permits to do business.
Two other members of the lower
house, OBrien and Mitchell of Sill
yer Bow, announced plans for a con-
stitutional amendment for six-hour
day. Leavitt, with Masterson, also Of