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Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
BIRTHDAY PARTY
RECENT AFFAIR

Mrs. Frances II. Mccullough was
hostess Wednesday at a merry
childrens party celebrating the
eleventh birthday Of her son, Billy,
who invited nine of his friends to
enjoy the day with him.
The guests met at the McCul-
Tough home on Olive avenue where
games were played in the afternoon
followed by 4 delicious dinner. Af-
ter dinner the group enjoyed the
show at United Artists.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
DINNER PARTY
FOR GRADUATES

Mr. and Wits. Elmer Todd. assist
ed by Miss Margaret Britton enter
tanned last night at a delightful
dinner party honoring these of
their pupils VINO are to graduate to-
night from Central high school.
a color scheme Of pink and green
was used in the table decorations,
covers being laid for the hosts, the
Misses Margaret Britton, Betty Sur
face, Kathryn Surface, Norma Hood,
Jane Hartzoe. Ella Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
SPORT DANCE AT
HALL TONIGHT

a group Of Seniors are sponsor
ing a bon voyage dance this eve
ming in Veterans Memorial hall,
following the graduation exercises
at the high school and invite jun
ior college and high school stu
dents to attend
The dance is to be a sport affair
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
TONIGHT

Graduation, 8. Central high school.
Graduation, 8, East Side high
school.
Sport dance, Veterans hall.
Associated chambers of COM
merce. :. Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
TOMORROW

Hospitaliza ton committee, IL,
court house.
Farm bureau directors, I:30, court
house.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31
Fourth Grade Has
Picnic At Ranch

Fourth grade children at McKin-
ley school had a real treat this
morning when Miss Nora Epler,
their teacher, took them to the L.
w. Epler ranch for a picnic.
Some of the youngsters had nev-
er been on a ranch before and had
a wonderful morning seeing all the
operations of farming. There were
45, including guests, in the party
which made a grand conclusion to
the years work.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31

and Francis Leonard's orchestra
will supply the music.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31

Mrs. Leila Woody has returned
to FL Centre from a two weeks
visit in Arizona with her sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31

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Mrs }. D. johnson is in Los An
geleS visiting her daughter. Miss
Geraldine Johnson, who is a stu
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Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31

Miss Georgia Frances Damron is
! leaving today to spend the summer
in Ocean Beach with her mother
Mrs. George W. Damron.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. P A. Burke and
family are also leaving today for
Ocean Beach where they viii en-
joy the summer months.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Luncheon Giuen
For Mrs. Gill

Complimenting Mrs. Tom Gill
of Los Angeles who is visiting here.
Mrs. j. S. Larew entertained yes
terday with smartly appointed
luncheon at the Barbara Worth
hotel
In keeping with the approach
ing holiday, Mrs Larew used Christ
mas decorations for the luncheon
table. A centerpiece of red car
nations was lighted by red tapers.
Christmas place cards and the
crimson cellophane wrapping of the
guest prize contributing to the
colorful, festive setting.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Gill,
Mesdames o. j. Bradshaw, Forrest
E. Kutz, Warren Currier, w. w.
Apple, F. D. Jacobs, F.. H. McIver
Don G Bitter, o. G.. Horne and
Mrs. Larew.
After the luncheon the group
motored to the Ten Thousand
club for the monthly meeting.
Mrs. Gill is a former resident of
this city and has many friends
in Ell Centric. During her stay
she was active in the Ten Thou
sand club and in the social life
of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20

THEME OF
LUNCHEON

The Christmas spirit was the
theme in song, words and action, of
the Rotary club at its regular week.
" luncheon held Thursday at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Highlights of the program, per-
sonally arranged by James Greene,
president, were talk on What
Christmas Means to Me" by the
Rev. I. T. Raab, choral songs by a
young woman's sextette, and "catch
as catch can" giving of gifts.
Several of the best known and
most classical Christmas songs were
sung by the group of girls trained
by Miss Lucille Krause, music in
Structor at the Central Union high
school and junior college. The girls
we're: Virginia Landerman, Bar
bara Horton, Alice Combs, Barbara
Ruth Henson, Reta Fabares and
Barbara Hatch. Miss Krause &C
companied at the piano.
The Rev. Mr. Raab stressed in
his talk that this season of the year
draws families more closely to-
gether, mellows human nature,
makes everyone appreciate friends
and children, and centralizes atten-
ton upon the fundamentals of the
Christian religion.
DR.. Norman E. Dupont was the
blindfolded Santa Claus who dis
tributed the gifts. Paul jenkins,
new member, was introduced.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Initiation For
Barbara Worth
Rebekdhs Lodge

Barbara Worth Rebekahs con-
Quoted their impressive initiation
service Thursday night, meeting at
the home of Mrs. Dorthea Trede-
nick, 663 Olive avenue.
The beautiful ritualistic service
was exemplified and during the
meeting Mrs. I. Pferson of BraW-
ley, district deputy president, deliv-
cred an address to the lodge mem
berS.
After initiation a Christmas party
was enjoyed. Each member had
brought gift which was placed
at the foot of the prettily decorated
Christmas tree. At this time these
presents were exchanged after
which refreshments were served.
The house was gay with holiday
decorations and the table appoint
ment carried out a color scheme
of pink and green, the official
colors of the lodge.
Barbara Worth Rebekahs will not
meet again until the first Thursday
in January.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Juniors Dance
Begins Holidays

Christmas decorations featured
the Junior Jingle Jig, annual dance
given by the high school junior
class, in the school gymnasium
last night. Two huge chimneys
with large stockings hung on them
were placed at either end of the
room; above them were red and
green letters, telling the name of
the dance. Streamers, greenery,
wreaths and misletoe adorned the
walls, and the orchestra was Sit
uated on a snow Mill. Candy canes
dangled from posts on one side
of the gym.
Music was supplied by 7
piece orchestra. Among the nov
city dances were a moonlight waltz
a wreath dance, ladies' cheat, and
a gentlemens cheat.
The name of the dance was kept
secret until last night, being des-
ignated only by the initials J.J.J.
Until yesterday noon contest
was held among high school stu
dents to see who could successfully
guess the name. The winner, an
nounced last night, was Robert
Feeney.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Sa,, Diego Wins
District AWard

If the national anthem is sung
with more than its usual fervor at
future gatherings of the California
Federation of Women's clubs, the
clubwomen of Southern District may
rightfully take bows" Mrs. John
Stewart, president, herself native
of Scotland, has long been con-
cerned over the indifference shown
by her adopted land when singing
the "Star Spangled Banner"
To encourage each member Of
her district to learn all the verses
of the song, Mrs. Stewart conducted
a contest between Imperial, San
Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside,
and Orange counties. The award
tall silk American flag, was pre-
sented to San Diego county by Mrs,
Stewart.
Mrs. Stewart has also written
enthusiastic letters of acknowledge
ment for hospitality afforded South
ern District by the Imperial Valley
federation.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Edited By ANNE HARDY DAVIS
CITY ELEMENTAR Y SCHOOLS
IN YULETIDE CELEBRATIONS

mas" were played by the various
rooms. A few parents were pres
ent at the program.
East Side school had a play,
THE Fairy Conspiracy, Wednes-
day afternoon, put on by Mrs. Lu-
ellie Culberson's third grade group.
The play was presented twice,
once for the parents and once for
the school pupils. The Shell Oil
Company's puppet show was an
other feature OF the afternoon
Santa Claus appeared and gave
candy to each child.
Thursday the seventh and
eighth grade clubs held a white
Christmas, each member of the
club bringing as many presents as
possible to needy children. In the
morning a general assembly was
given, at which the entire school
participated in the singing Of
Christmas songs.
Wilson School
Wilson schools program was one
of music and parents and students
participated. The ceremony began
with flag exercises, the entire
group singing, Here Comes the
Flag as the colors were brought
to the stage.
Community singing of Jingle
Bells" was followed by the singing
of ether carols and special songs
by the Christmas chorus of stu
dents. The school orchestra played
THE Song of the Clock. Rosalind
Thompson welcomed the parents
and explained the home room
system, each room having special
Yuletide decorations. Miss Edith
Eicke sang a solo and Miss Edith
Yehling and Miss Gladys ken
berry, duet. The program ended
with group singing of Silent
Night" Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong
was director.
Wilson children also brought
gifts which were placed under
meath the school tree for distribu-
ton to the needy.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Vesper Service
For Junior Ten
Thousand Club

Christmas veSpers were observed
Thursday night by members of the
Junior Ten Thousand club who met
IN the club house for their monthly
meeting.
A vested choir, composed of club
tmembers under the direction of
gladys Ikenberry, made an impress
Slve professional as they filed into
the club room gowned in white with
RED collars, carrying lighted green
tapers and hymnals bound in red.
A group of the beloved Christmas
carols was sung by the choir, a
.capella.
Preceding the songs a violin solo,
Massenet's Meditation from
That's" was played by Beth Con-
nelly with Margaret Handy as &C
companist. Mrs. Handy also play
ca group of piano solos prior to
the entrance of the choir.
Henrietta Blank gave as a read
ing the lovely poem, christmas in
3eaVen," which in turn was follow
ca by an accordion solo by Kathryn
Hlnderks who played the gay Jingle
Bells" accompanied by Lucille
Miller.
AS the closing number on this
pretty Christmas celebration, the
entire club sang "Hark, the Herald
angels Sing Silent Night, Holy
Might"
After the program the members
adjourned to the tea room for ap-
petlzing refreshments. The tea
table had tiny electrically lighted
tree as centerpiece with tall red
tapers at each end.
The club house itself was dec
GRATED with beautiful tree, illumi-
nated by electric candles, the only
hsht being that supplied by many
candles.
During the business meeting new
yearoooks were distributed and
upon suggestion by the chairman,
Mrs. H. c. Buehner, it was voted
tnat new membership blanks be
worked out by this years committee
to be supplied to it's successors.
Due to the fact that the Decem-
per tea date falls on Christmas day,
IL was voted to cancel this event.
Motion was made that the club
endorse the plans of the social COM
mlttee for future events.
Louise Nelson and Eula Caradine
were welcomed into membership.
Attractive programs of red bear
ing decorative candle, were dis
tributed for the evening.
HoSteSSeS were Mrs. Fred A.
Baughman, Miss Ruth Caudle, Mrs.
Bert Cosby, Mrs. Hubert Dougherty,
MRS. Don Dewey, Mrs. Leslie Har-
, rlngton, Mrs. Clarence Polzine.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
CIVIC GROUPS
URGED TO PLAN
NEW PROJECTS

' Although Imperial county has no
projects at present which might
come under the recent Works Pro-
gress Administration allotment eff
$70.886 made available for educa-
nonal projects in Imperial, San
Bernardino and Riverside counties,
such projects may be planned by
valley civic organizations if so
desired, according to j. Kenneth
Hickcx, WPA manager.
Forty-two male and So women
teachers are provided for in the
program, according to Herman L.
Schwartz, district supervisor of ed
ucation for WPA. He plans to get
the program under way in prin-
cipal communities of the three
counties within the next two weeks.
California has made reasonable
provision for the education of those
of usual school age" Schwartz
said, land there is no intention
of using federal funds to duplicate
or supplement existing facilities
in this field. 1t is felt, however,
that inadequate financial resourc-
eS of local school districts have
limited down development of pre-
school and adult education facil-
tiles. It is the purpose of the Works
Progress Administration to provide
additional facilities for these par
ticular groups"
Teachers Will be assigned Wher-
ever there is demonstrated need
for their services, Schwartz said.
The larger per cent of them will
be drawn from the relief rolls and
from the large number of unem-
ployed teachers in the district.
Glasses in citizenship and Ameri-
canization are especially to be en-
biiasized, but studies in language,
American history, business and So
cial institutions, and in the crafts,
will be conducted as local COM
munities express interest.
The WPA educational program,
Director Smith stated, will be car
ried out in full cooperation with
the State Department of Education
and local school authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20

Ell Centre elementary schools
presented various Christmas pro-
grams to conclude the school &C
tivities for 1895.
Harding school pupils presented
cantata in the kindergarten
room for their parents and friends.
A chorus of SO children sang all
the favorite Christmas carols; and
1.-THE Gift of Christmas, story
in five tableaux, was given. Those
having speaking parts were: Mary
Jean Delp; Hope, Bobbie Jean
Russell; Faith, Phyllis Maxwell;
Love, Dolores Hudspeth; Mary, the
mother, Betty Scott; Joseph, the
father, Bobby Connolly; the shep-
herds, Norman He'll, Victor Ben
ton, Bobby Whitelaw, Langston
Goree, Jack Orr, Bobby Emerson,
and Mervin Martin; the wise men,
Larry Duff, Bob Jefferson, and
Edward Mitchell. Miss Ikenberry
was in charge of the program.
Lincoln School
Lincoln school celebrated the
coming vacation with competitive
games between rooms in the morn
ing and with a program for the
pupils in the afternoon, each room
putting en- some sort of Christi
mas stunt. The program was: pro-
cessional, entire group; play, THE
Happiest Christmas" 5-4 group
song, "Sleep Holy Child" 81; play
Christmas in other Lands 6-3;
song, christmas Bells" 81; and
So; 1.-The Snowman Ga; song,
1.-THE First Noel" GO; song,
Christmas Cheer" GA; Silent
Night" entire group. In addition,
each pupil brought some article
of food to be put in baskets for
needy families.
Mckinley School
Students at Mckinley gave "a
program at 1920 this morning. In
addition to the regular carols, a
toy parade, and several skits, "a
Visit to Santa Claus" 1.-THE Spirit
Of Giving" and 1.-THE First Christ
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Hosts To Bridge
Club Last Night

Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Covington of
Calexico entertained their bridge
club at their home last night, a pot
luck supper and game of contract
being featured.
Mrs. Covington used brilliant
Christmas decorations for the table,
the house also being attractive with
its holiday tree and flowers.
High scores for the evening we're
won by Mr.. and Mrs. Covington
at the end of the contract game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis E. Head of
Brawley were guests of the group,
members present including Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
c. Scouller, Mr.. and Mrs. James H.
Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Bramkamp, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray For
shey, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Haas.
all of Ell Centre, and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
FILM TREAT
IN STORE FOR
Ell CENTRANS

United Artists theatre has a par
ticular treat for the public tonight
in "Rainmakers", the farce comedy
made in and around Jacumba by
Wheeler and Woolsey, and their
leading lady Dorothy Lee.
From beginning to end Rain
makers" is a riot of fun. Many
of the scenes are made on the rail-
road between Ell Centre and San
Diego, showing scenery that rivals
the beautiful peaks and gorges of
the Alps.
"Rainmakers" concludes it's en-
gagement at the United Artists with
tonights performance, and accord
ing to Herb Norris is a sure cure
for the blues.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Milk Cookery Is
Center Project

Uses of milk in cookery were
demonstrated for Seeley-W estside
home department at the all day
meeting Thursday in the Seeley
Community hall.
Mrs. G. H. Lampkins of this
city acted as project leader for
the day
Mrs. c. E. Cooke, vice president
of the county home department
and delegate to the state farm
home department convention at
Santa Cruz, reported on the events
of this annual meeting.
Mrs. Mealey read a poem, "Life's
Philosophy"
At noon the group enjoyed some
of the dishes which had been pre-
pared at the morning session.
Those present were Mesdames G..
H. Lampkins, E. G. Cooke, o. F..
SchWegal, j. P. Mealey, l.. d. REM,
jenkins, Dorothy Mealey, j. A.
Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Christmas Story
Related for Ten
Thousand Club

Children and grown-ups alike were
absorbed by the Voyage of the
Wee Red Cap" the delightful
Christmas story told yesterday by
Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong for Ten
Thousand club members and their
children.
This fascinating tale, written by
Ruth Sawyer Durant, was wildly
recounted by Mrs. armstrong, her
small listeners breathless as the
story unfolded of the strange adj
ventures Of a misery old Irish
man and the wee coed people. The
eventual reformation of the hero
and his real Christmas celebration
were greeted with signs of satisfac-
ton.
Little Kay xetchen, prior to the
story, sang Away in a Manager, "
the children joining. A chorus of
Wilson school singers was heard in
two Christmas songs, singing also at
appropriate intervals in the story.
Marilyn Ingle gave a spirited folk
dance at the opening of the pro-
gram.
After the story the youngsters
were served ice cream, supplied by
M. j. Horton, and cookies, the
adults having tea and cakes. Mrs.
F. D. Jacobs and Mrs. Fred Harder
poured. The tea table had as a
centerpiece a silver bowl filled with
cotoneaster and lighted by red
candles in silver holders. A huge
and handsomely decorated tree was
the center of attention.
During the business meeting the
new yearbooks were distributed, sec
ton announcements were made,
and three new members we're well
coined: Mrs. Harry Stockird, Mrs.
Ward McGrew, Mrs. Raymond c..
Reeder
Mrs. S. A. Dempster announced
the chaperoning of Saturday
matinees and the cooperation of the
theatre in securing better pictures
for children. Mrs. Sem Bacon gave
the auditors report.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
COUNTRY CLUB AT
SEELEY CONVENES

SEELEY-The Westside Country
club held a meeting at the home
of Mrs. A. H. Sheldon. Members
present were Mesdames Curtis,
WeStmoreland, Cannon, Green,
Diehl, Schultz, Allender, Kramer,
Higgins, Smith and hostess Mrs.
Sheldon. Visitors were Mesdames
Robertson, Barrett, Plecher Hanks,
JunkinS and Ravens.
90
IMPERIAL-W. H. Rhodes, safe
ty chairman of the Associated
chambers of commerce, was speak,
er Thursday night at meeting
of the Imperial Lions club, urging
safe driving practices upon his
hearers.
90
SEELEY-The Seeley church
and school program will be held
Thursday evening, Dec. 10, at the
Seeley church.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20

HEBER SCOUT
GROUP ORGANIZES

HEBER-Troop as, Heber scouts,
will have as their scout committee
men during the coming year, Earl
Fleming, chairman; Fred Maurer,
activities man, Herman Wood, sec
Rotary and treasurer; Milo Hogan,
Scoutmaster; and Art Vogel, as
sistant Scoutmaster. These scouters
registered Tuesday at a meeting
called by Carl Helmick, scout exec
utiVe. Roy Breedlove represented
the Heber chamber of commerce.
Nine scouts have registered for the
new year.
SEELEY-A card party was held
Friday evening at the Dixieland
school house. Those attending were
Messrs. and Mesdames B. Thomp-
son E. Beeson, d. Upshaw, F.. Ash
croft, j. SWinson, F.. Wallace, ].
A. Wylie, E. Cline, Mr.. Orville
Cline, Miss Babe Cannon, Mr.. Bob
Haley, Mrs. Harold Liebert, Dick
Mccain, Miss Wanda and William
Swinson, d. Potter, Mrs. H. F..
Arnett, Miss Ann Halloran, Mrs.
Gladys Swayze, William Swinson,
and Mrs. F.. Wallace.
%
SEELEY-The Seeley church
bazaar was held Friday night.
SEELEY-The Seeley Townsend
club met Monday evening. Anoth-
er meeting will be held Dec. 90.
90
SEELEY - Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Liebert are the parents of a son
born Friday, December Is.
CALIPATRIA-Pla were being
laid this week for childrens
program in the primary division of
Sunday school. The program is
being headed by Mrs. E. L. Mead
and will be given in her depart
ment Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Americanization
Party Saturday

Eighty children of pre-school
age whose parents are members
of the Americanization classes,
will find that they have not been
forgotten during the Christmas
season when they attend the party
Saturday afternoon in the Amer
canization cottage.
A Christmas tree, presents con-
tributed by Ten Thousand CLUB
members, stockings filled with
candy, nuts, tangerines from Wo-
mems University club, will be
waiting for the youngsters.
Ell Centre bethel Of Jobs Daugh-
tiers and Camp Fire Girls will sing
Christmas carols fer the small
guests and their mothers.
The party begins at 2 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
st. PauL's Has
Christmas Party

st. Pau's Episcopal church spon-
sored a merry Christmas party
Thursday afternoon in the church.
the Sunday school students being
the guests.
A brilliantly lighted Christmas
tree, popcorn balls wrapped in
green and red papers, presents,
boxes of candy were features
which delighted the youngsters.
Games were played and Christ
mas carols sung. Rev. Devon
Ellsworth, vicar of st. Pauls, was
in charge, assisted by Mrs. George
l.. wainwright and Mrs. A. B. Han
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Mrs. Ray Guest
OF Art Students

Several girls in high school art
classes surprised their teacher, Mrs.
Thelma T. Ray, with a party given
in the art rooms yesterday after
noon. Refreshments were served,
and Mrs. Ray was presented with
a lovely gift.
Those present were Ellen Lin
gren, Phyllis Clark, Margaret Mil
ton, Lucille Beynon, Mae Thomas,
Geraldine Harrington, Harriet
Bibbins, Mary Ann Riddle, Ruth
Riddle, Frances Johnson, De Lyle
Focht, and the guest of honor,
Mrs. Ray.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
More Plans For
Employees Party

Mondays party for county en-
ployes to be held at Veterans Mem
orial hall, is to be a gala affair for
each day new plans are made to
add to those already completed.
No detail is being overlooked to
make this successful affair.
1t is to be a real Christmas par
ty with decorations, dancing, en-
tertainment and refreshments. The
staff of the county library is busy
making huge Christmas wreathes
of green pepper sprays tied with
big red bows. These will decorate
the walls of the Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-20
Chamber Can't
Aid TransientS

do not send persons seeking re-
lief to the chamber of commerce"
Secretary Robert Hays said today
in commenting on the recent daily
calls of from Is to 20 transientS
requesting aid.
The chamber of commerce has no
facilities to act as a relief agency,
Hays pointed out. The Salvation
Army or federal agency is the pro-
per place to send transients, he
added.