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Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
MERCHANTS LUNCH
WELL PATRONIZED

After serving a most successful
and delicious merchants luncheon
yesterday. members of the Metho-
dist Ladies Aid society held their
own luncheon and business meet
ing.
Ways and means of completing
the groups $500 pledge were dis
cussed after which a delightful pro-
gram was presented under the di-
rection Of Ruth Teeple Reid.
Mary King was heard in two ex-
cellent piano solos, and Emma Jean
Blackard, in a fine reading.
The February and March COM
mittees served the luncheon. Mem
bers of these committees for which
Mrs. H. L. Bush and Mrs. II. G..
Jones are chairmen. include Mes
danes D. B. Roberts, George Ben
nit, r. G. Clemons, E. F. Surface,
H. L. Bush, Jr., Ruth Teeple Reid,
John Robertson, J. L. House, NJ. J.
Dowd. Herbert Anderson, Mary
Provost, w. w. Tison. T. r. Rector,
F. Bergen, Gertrude Simmons and
Chester Fuglie.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY
PRETTY AFFAIR

Delightful party celebrating the
seventh birthday Of Esther Weak
ley. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
A. weakley. took place yesterday
afternoon at the Weakley home, 636
Sandalwood Drive.
The children arrived in the af-
ternoon after school for games, the
gay party ending with a delicious
supper. Table decorations were par
ticularly attractive. A red stream
er ran the length Of the table and
placed at intervals were crimson
sandles, seven, in pewter holders,
The birthday cake was lighted with
seven red candles and at each
place was a miniature candle made
from candy. Favors were cars for
the boys and dolls for the girls.
Guests were Mrs. Estelle Reid,
Esther IS teacher; Doris Ashley,
Phyllis Maxwell, Diane Kier. Diane
Clemons. Loretta Eyer, Kay Ketch-
en-, Esther Weakley; Bill Jim Sharp,
Raynor Clemons. Dinty Asher, John
Paul Eyer. Jean Dempsser. Bob,
Frank. and David Weakley.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
ST. MARY'S CARD
SERIES CONCLUDES

st. Mary's bridge tournament
was brought to a successful close
last night when the concluding
event in the series was held in st.
Mary's hall.
Grand prizes, both cash prizes,
for the tournament, went to Mrs.
w. A. Vize for contract and Mrs.
o. A. Porak for auction. Both
Mrs. Porak and Mrs. Vie, how
ever, had unusual luck last night
for Mrs. Vie won the door prize
also and Mrs. Porak, the womens
high score prize for aucti9n in the
evenings game.
Prizes for the evening went To
Mrs. C. s. Thatcher, high for the
women in contract, and Frank
Richmond, high for the men, while
the mems high score prize in auc-
ton was won by Forrest Ferris.
The evening ended with the
serving Of refreshments by the
hostesses Mrs E. w. Ferris, Mrs
B. B. Bearrup, Mrs. Robert Noh
Mrs. Glenn Kieffer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
PRESB YTERIANS
ELECT OFFICERS

Mrs. Leslie Carrie was elected
president of the Presbyterian Mis-
sionary society at the meeting held
yesterday in the church.
Other officers include Mrs. L. c
Hawk, president; Mrs. Clyde
Dyer. secretary, and Mrs. Earl Trey
treasurer, this group taking office
at once.
The business meeting was pre-
ceded by delicious pot luck lunch
con. tables being gay with their
decorations of spring flowers. Host
esses for the day were Mrs. S. P
Holiday and Mrs. w. F. Hart.
Program for the afternoon con-
sisted of a review of the magazine
women and Missions, being
studied by the group, the current
issue being devoted to Africa. Mrs
Eva Lackey gave the review and
Mrs. earle conducted the deYotions
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
ST. PATRICK'S
DAY OBSERVED
BY ENTIRE NOS

st. Patrick s day was duly cele-
brated last night by Entire Nos club
members who gathered in the Ten
Thousand club house for 'Blar-
ney Dance. > according to the invi-
tationS.
Green Shamrocks on the curtains,
green and white streamers and a
profusion of greenery afforded a
characteristic and pretty setting.
During the evening Elrose Ma
quar- was presented in an accordion
solo. playing a suitable Irish med
ley which was greatly enjoyed.
Potatoes being Ireland S favorite
food according TO story, a potato
dance was featured. Irish potatoes
being cut up and the pieces match
ed for partners.
Another event was a prize waltz
but the winners, for their prize,
were ordered to kiss the blarney
stone. a procedure which met with
great hilarity.
During the evening green ice
cream and tiny white cakes were
served. while. in order to please the
other faction, orange punch was
provided.
The dance was a great success
and the committee, to whom credit
is due. was composed OF Mr.. and
Mrs. D. wolford. chairmen; Mr.
and Mrs. Frank G. Beysehlag, Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace B. Hanna. Mr..
and Mrs. J. Roy Salassi.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY NIGHT
AT HIGH SCHOOL

"A night in Bohemia" will be
spent by members of Girls Activity
club and their guests. when they
give their dinner dance at the high
school gymnasium, Saturday, March
9. This motif will be carried out
in decorations and entertainment.
To raise money with which to
purchase a costume closet to be
presented to Central, the girls be-
longing to the Activity club are
planning this evening of dancing.
Each G.. A. c. members is to sell
six tickets, one of which she will
purchase /herself. The purchase
of ticket constitutes an invita-
ton to the affair.
Dinner will be served on card
tables arranged around the dance
floor. A freshman girl will pass
among the guests selling candy
and gum.
Committees in charge of the af-
fair are as follows: Decorations
Ruth Cannon, Virginia Cosby, En-
ma Jean Blackard. Mary Edgar,
Dorothy Lomholdt. Evelyn Russell,
Elizabeth Meyer, Elizabeth Tagg;
refreshments-Max Spears, Rob
erta Barratt, Helen Dowd, Mary
Katherine Horton; arrangements
Lorena Cass, Mae Thomas, Ethel
Danenberg; entertainment - Shir-
ley Maddux, Marguerite Hurst,
Allyene McChristy; publicity -
Ethel-pearl Cross.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06

Musical America from l620-ls4C
was the theme OF the delightful
program given last night for the
Imperial Valley branch Of the Cal
ifornia Music Teachers > association
at the meeting held at the Marie r
jenkins studio, 500 Olive.
Mrs. H. Lee Landerman. assisted
by Mrs. William Henselmeier Of
Imperial. was in charge of the
program, giving a brief outline Of
this period. Puritan music was
vividly described, the five tunes
that were the only ones permitted
for church music and their use by
composers. The first organ in this
country made its appearance in a
church during the eighteenth CEN
tury and the first music teacher in
America opened a studio in Boston
in i749.
Mrs. Landerman sang many OF
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Schools
Churches
WILSON SCHOOL
HAS REHEARSAL
FOR OPERETTA

Wilson school today is puttins
the final touches on that delight.
ful operetta, Hansel and Gretel
which will be presented tomorrow
and Friday in the school auditor
ium. the public being invited to tht
performances Thursday and Friday
evenings, both of which will be-
gin at s p. m.
A double cast. announced in yes
terday S Press. will play the lead
ing roles, a chorus of nearly a hun
dred voices will appear there will
be charming dance numbers, mel
odius songs, colorful costumes and
pretty stage settings making the
entire production one which the
audience is certain to enjoy.
The entire piano aecompaniments
will be played by Barbara Ruth
Henson. talented young student
whose work is well known to many.
Special entertainment will be pre-
sented between acts by Lex What
ley, Mary Louise Sigmon, Virginia
Hutson. Elrose Maquar and LaVerne
Abel
Matinee will be given Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 D. m. for the
children of Mckinley and Harding
schools. and a morning perform
ance will be given Friday at $50 a.
m. for Wilson and Lincoln schools.
The entire faculty of Wilson is
in this excellent pro-
duction.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Bridge Luncheon
At Club Thursday

Those who enjoy bridge are anti
cipating tomorrows bridge luncheon
at the Ten Thousand club, the
monthly party in the annual tour
nament open to all women of the
community.
Luncheon will be served at p. m.
by Mrs. Dorsey White1aw and her
capable committee, after which con-
tract and auction will be featured.
with prizes Tor the winners. Pro-
Gressiye auction and contract will
be played and those who wish to
make up tables and play at them
all afternoon will be privileged to
'do so provided that they so notify
Mrs. R. B. Wnitelaw. telephone
457-J, who is taking reservations.
The committee asks that all reser-
vations be in by today since they
wish to know how many guests to
expect
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06

are given away daily, as we'll as
many important pointers in cook
ing. Mr.. Alexander uses the latest
scientific methods in demonstrating
the art of efficient and appetizing
cookery. Every session is practical
and worthwhile and the public is
cordially invited to attend.
Firms cooperating in Ward IS
Cooking school include Safeway
Store, Kerr Glass Co., Globe Milling
Co., Coca Cola Co., Cramer's Bak-
cry and Golden State Co. Ltd.
Those women who have already
attended are praising the school
enthusiastically to their friends,
declaring it to be one of the most
satisfactory they have attended.
Many have received the gifts and
prizes which have proven both use
full and valuable.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
AUXILIARY WILL
HOLD FOOD SALE

Boyce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary, is sponsoring a cooked
food sale for Saturday, March g.,
the opening day of the county fair,
believing that many housewives
will be delighted with the oppor-
tunity to save themselves the week.
end cooking and consequently to
enjoy the fair with their families.
All sorts of delicious home cooked
foods will be displayed the sale 10
take place in front of the J. c.
Penney Co. store on Main street.
Proceeds from the sale will go to
the subversive activities committee
of the Legion.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Roltville Party
Successful Event

HoltVille civic center was head
quarters yesterday for an enjoyable
and successful bridge luncheon
sponsored by st. Joseph IS Altar So
ciety, go women being present.
A delicious luncheon was served,
the tables being decorated in gay
colored spring flowers whose hues
were repeated in the table appoint
mentS.
Mrs Russell Bennitt was pre-
sentde in two piano solos and
Mrs. Herman Smith, in two songs
these program selections being en-
Enthusiastically received.
Contract prizes were won by Mrs
H. T. Miller and Mrs. Howard
Jones; auction went to Mrs. Henry
Woody and Mrs. Nelson Long. The
cash door prizes were won by Mrs
Virgil Edwards and Mrs. Herman
Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Miss Faust Will
Conduct Project
Leaders Meeting

Miss Hilda Faust, nutrition spe-
cialist from the University of Cali
fornia, Berkeley, will hold a prof.
ect leaders training meeting on
Friday of this week.
The subject is to be foods for the
adolescent boy and girl and the
meeting will begin at 10 n. m. III
the home economics laboratory OF
Central Union high school.
Notices have been sent out to all
home department project leaders
by Miss Florence Glenn, home dem
onstration agent. asking them tc
bring working equipment such as
pairing knives. bowls, cooking uten-
sils, china. silver and glasses for
lunch. Paper plates will be pro-
vided.
The meeting will be conducted
from 10 a. IN. to 3 p. m. and as a
full program Is scheduled, all lead
ers are asked to arrive promptly.
Miss Faust will reach the valley
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
&c. e: OF Interest to Women
AMERICAN MUSIC THEME OF PROGRAM
LAST NIGHT FOR MUSIC TEACHERS

/ the old hymns. Mrs. HenSclmeiel
( playing the piano acconpanimentS
closing the program with two bril-
liant piano numbers. the first
Home. Sweet Home. " the most
popular song of its period. played
with variations written by Hinkle
of ST. Louis. Mrs. Henselmeier S
teacher. "The Banjo Player
CHinkle) a composition for the left
hand. was the second number.
During the business meeting, the
election of officers took place. the
following being reelected to office:
Oria Kenah, president; Ruth Teeple
Reid. vice president; Helen john
son. recording secretary; Marie r.
jenkins. treasurer. Miss Ethel Cas-
tanien of CaleXico was chosen for
the office Of corresponding secre-
tary.
At this time also the branch Sc
lected Ruth Teeple Reid to repre-
sent the members at the annual
state convention in Alameda in
July. Mrs. Reid will talk on "Why
Am a Music Teacher in Imperial
Valley >
AT the close of the program Mrs.
jenkins served delicious refresh
ments to the following: Lucille
Krause. Helen johnson, Hazel Bak-
er. Oria Kenah. Ruth Teeple Reid,
Mrs. Russell Bennitt. Mrs. Lander
man. Mrs. w. j. Clements. Mrs.
Dozier S. Dawson. Mrs. Henselmeier.
Next meeting of the branch will
be April second at the Kenah stu
dio with Mrs. Reid in charge of
the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
MATCH POINT
CLUB SESSION

Match Point Duplicate bridge club
members gathered last night at the
z. A. Nance home, 571 Vine avenue,
for their weekly game Of duplicate
contract.
Top score for north and south
was won by Mrs. F. S. Wilby and
General c. L. Phillips; for second,
Mrs. w. J. Meagher and Mrs. Ford
Smith tied with Mrs. Charles P.
Delp and Mrs. J. c. Neale; for east
and west, top score was won by
Mrs. B. E. Lemons and Mrs. r. P.
Moore, and second, by Mrs Cali P.
Harrison and E. A. Nance.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
TALK ON MEXICO
HEARD YESTERDAY
BY PEN WOMEN

Miss Marian Nixon of the Cali
patria high school presented one
of the outstanding programs of the
year for the FL Centre branch of
the National League of American
Pen Women held yesterday at the
home of Mrs. H. j. Ingram, Cali
patria.
Miss Nixon is vice. principal and
teacher of languages in the Cali
patria high school and has trav-
eled considerably in Mexico. Gus
toms and traditions of Mexico and
vivid descriptions of the country
and the people made her talk fas-
cinating.
In addition to a large display of
hand work, of costumes. pottery,
photographs and many other beau
lIful objects were exhibited to the
enjoyment of the group.
Other delightful features Of the
program were the rhythmic MeXi-
can dance presented by Miss Ber-
nita Gibson and the Mexican songs
by Miss Dorothy Werve and Mrs.
, Cleona Clouse.
Mrs. J. E. Harshman gave a
short drill on words frequently
mispronounced.
At the conclusion OF the after
noon Mrs. Ingram served delicious
refreshments to her guests.
Guests of the group were Mrs
Harshman. Mrs. E. P. Crane, Mrs.
NJ. B. Donaldson, the speaker and
the three girls, and Mrs. Robert
| Sperry.
Next meeting of the group will
be in Brawley with Mrs. Clifford
Allen as the hostess and also in
charge of the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Society
Clubs
MRS. STAFFORD
NEW PRIESTESS
OF OASIS SHRINE

Mrs. Duane Stafford was elected
worthy high priestess of Oasis
Shrine No. 20, W. S. Of J.. at the
meeting held last night in the Ma
sonic tempe. Mrs. Stafford viii
succeed Mrs. George w. Damron,
worthy high priestess.
z. N. D. Hatch was elected
watchman Of shepherds: Mrs.
Smith, noble prophecies: Mrs. T.
w. Stewart. worthy scribe; Mrs. G.
w. Macarthur, worthy treasurer;
Mrs. Charles E. Farrell, worthy
chaplain. Mrs Elna Huey. worthy
shepherdeSs: Mrs. Hazel Erickson.
worthy guide.
Appointive officers viii be an
nounced later and the group will
be installed at the impressive
Shrine ceremony, date for which
was tentatively set at March 30.
Last night, IN addition TO being
election of officers. marked the
birthday anniversary of Oasis
Shrine. The business meeting was
preceded by delicious pot luck
dinner at which new and charter
members were honored guests.
Charming table decorations were
used and beautiful birthday cake
was presented. lighted in memory
OF Zelda North, first worthy high
priestess of the Oasis Shrine. There
are % charter members living in
the valley and many were present
for last nights event.
Mrs. Leroy Gillett was chairman
OF the committee in charge of last
nights dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
CLOTHES CLOSET
NEEDS GARMENTS

Special need for coats and
sweaters in small sizes has arisen
during the recent FOLD weather and
the Children's Clothes closet urges
those who have such garments to
send them to any Of the city
schools where they will be COL.
lected.
In fact, any garments will be
welcomed as the closet is empty
and the need still continues. Those
not needed now win be put care
fully away and saved for next fall
and winter
Many requests have been re-
ceived which the organization would
be delighted to fill but which it
cannot at present due to lack Of
clothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
SOCIAL BREVITIES

Members Of the county council.
American Legion Auxiliary, met re-
Gently in Calipatria for the month
ly session. w. S. Dunn of Imperial
discussed veterans legislation and
national defense.
Seeley- -Westside home department
is holding an all day meeting to-
morrow, Thursday, at the Ray
Kramar home with a pot luck
luncheon at noon In the after
noon Miss Florence Glenn, home
demonstration agent, will discuss
the foods and vitamines project.
Mrs. Alfred Peterson Of San Di-
ego. former valley resident, is Wis
iting her daughter. Miss Enola Pet
erSon. this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
WATERMAN RANCH
SCENE OF PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Waterman
presided last night at a charming
St Patrick IS bridge dinner. green
and white decorations being used
for the affair.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Hipes. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar j. Hargrave. Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Rice, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ken
yon, Mr.. and Mrs E. j. Mack and
the hosts.
Prizes for combined high scores
were won by Mr.. and Mrs. Kenyon.
second by Mr.. and Mrs Hipes;
third, by Mr.. and Mrs. Hargrave.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
EASTSIDE-S SUNSET
STUDIES COOKERY

Oven cooked meals, under the di-
rection of the project leaders, oc-
cupied the women of Eastside-Sun-
set farm home department at their
meeting yesterday in the Friends
church, Holtville.
In addition to the project work,
which provided an appetiaing lunch
con for the gathering, members dis
cussed the plans for the luncheon
which they will serve when the farm
bureau holds its regional meeting
later in the month at Holtyille.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
MRS. LEE NUFFER
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Mrs. Lee Nuffer. $40 Len Rey ave-
nue.. entertained her bridge club
and a few friends last night at her
home.
Cactii made distinctive decora-
tons for the affair, and the guests
enjoyed an evening of bridge fol-
lowed by the serving Of refresh
ments.
Prizes went TO Mrs. Magee. Mrs.
Connolly and Mrs. Jacobs. Guests
included Mesdames w. J. Strick-
land, Chancellor Livingston. p. A.
Thaanum, Mark Connolly. James
Peter Greene; members present
were Mesdames Leo A. Magee, Bert
Fawcett. Richard Haas, Ray For
shey, Clark Jacobs, Margaret Lam
Ter Handy. and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Senior Al Clubs
To Meet Saturday

Senior All club members are re-
minded of the meeting for Satur-
day, March 9, at 10 a. N. at the
county fair grounds. Imperial.
H. Lee Landerman, assistant
farm advisor and All club leader,
urges all members to be present as
important business is to be dis
CllsSed
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
WESTWARD HO.

MADISON, Wis. UP = America,
particularly the Middle West, even
tually will become the art center
of the world, Thomas Craven, New
York art critic and author, pre-
dicted in a recent address here.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
SONS OF LEGION
VISIT CALEXICO

Sons Of Legionnaires from this
city are to meet this evening at 7
p. m. in the Veterans hall where
transportation will be furnished to
take them to CaleXico.
The local squadron will initiate
the new members of the recently
organized Calexico squadron.
All of the post members who
will be able to furnish a car to be
used in transportation are asked to
call FL Centre 534-W
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
GOMERY-WARD SPONSORING FREE
COOKING SCHOOL At STORE THIS WEEK

Homemakers are attending with
great interest the national cooking
and canning school being conduct
ed every day this week at 2:30 p.
m. at the local Montgomery Ward
store ON Main street.
c. S. Alexander, specialist in
home economics, is in charge, and
both men and women are invited
to attend, there being absolutely
no charge
Instead, valuable prizes and gifts
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FEDERAL COST FOR
YEAR IN NUTSHELL

Washington, January president
Roosevelt today estimated in his
budget message that:
The treasury will collect 43 cents
for every dollar it spends this fiscal
year and Az cents next year.
The deficit will be $4,S69, zoo, 900
this year and $4,528, 100000 next.
The national debt will total $751;
0O0, 100000 at the close of this year
and $S4. 2S9, 900, 900 at the end of next
year.
Total expenditures this year will be
1851 100000, total receipts $3,711,-
000, O00,. total borrowings $4,000, $685.
AGO with "regular" expenditures of
So, 1921 GOO, 900 and recovery and relief
OUTLAWS of So, 1850, O0O, 900.
Total expenditures next year will
be $500, OOO, 900, total receipts 49,
100000, borrowings $3,7S8, $685.
7S2, with regular" expenditures of
So, 938, 00O, 900 and recovery and relief
OUTLAWS of $4,111, 600, 900.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-01-24
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE
North Carolina
AShn C.nl1nfu

North Carolina
Ashe County.
Under and by virtue of a power
contained in a certain deed of trust
executed on the 26th day of October,
1881, by Lee Sheets and wife, Nelia
Sheets to r. A. Johnston, Trustee,
which deed of trust is recorded in the
office Of the Register of Deeds of
Ashe County in Book 20, page 70,
and at the request of the holder Of
the note thereby secured the under
signed Trustee will sell to the high
est bidder for cash at the Courthouse
door in jefferson, North Carolina, on
the 18th day Of February, 1885, at
one o'clock P. M. the following de-
scribed tract of land, to-wit:
Adjoining the lands of v. B.
Sharpe, Eugene Eller, Mary Bowlin,
and others, containing IS acres.
This January 10, 1885.
r. A. JOHNSON, Trustee,
BY Ira T. Johnston, Atty.-2-7 pd.
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of all the people. So far, the govern
ment has been extremely successful.
It's agents have eliminated number
of underworld kings-have frighten-
ed others into hiding. Where, in many
cases, local police are corrupted, Fed
eral men are moved continually about
from place to place to insure that
they will make no undesirable con-
nections, will not be known to the
criminal element. Where local police
are often stupid and inefficient, Fed
eral men are college-trained, are in
structed in chemistry, ballistics, all
the subjects that make successful
crime fighters. Where a small force
Of local officials could sometimes be
inundated, that is impossible with
Federal men because their number is
not limited, and the criminal who
does "bump off" a Federal agent, can
look forward to two more immediate
ly taking his place. The whole power
Of the Federal government, with it's
unlimited resources in money, men
and equipment, is turned loose to
effect his capture and execution.