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, 1935-03-03

The members OF the University
Aeronautical Society met Informally
at the University Airport last Sun
day afternoon. Ruth Lee OF Meal
len Is a member OF the society.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
REALTY MEN
FORM PLAN OF
ASSESSMENT

The Realty Research bureau with
offices in Los Angeles, working
under a committee from the Los
Angeles Realty board recently COM
pleted a state and nationwide sur
vey in the search for a method Of
assessing real estate more nearly
on an income basis to avoid con-
fiscation of property for taxes.
More than 5000 contacts have
been made and as a result of the
research a new method of assess
ing real property has been agreed
upon bureau officials said.
The findings of the bureau have
been summarized in a proposal for
enactment into law, either through
the California legislature or by
initiative constitutional amendment.
Publications have been issued
fully explaining the proposed new
law and also for the treatment
of the many delinquencies that have
resulted from the operation of pres
ent laws. This program constitute
the first definite step toward hav-
ing real estate assessments made
on a basis comparable to other
taxable classifications, said w. l..
Stone, who is engaged in the dis
tribution of the publications in
Imperial county.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Central Seniors
Hold Rehearsal
For Class Play

Dress rehearsal for Growing
Pains, the Senior class play to oe
given Friday of this week in the
high school auditorium, took place
last night and indicated that it
will surpass even that success
Mystery Manor, given by this
class last year.
A large cast appears in this de-
lightful comedy which deals with
the problems of Prof. and Mrs.
Mcintyre in handling their son and
daughter who are in the teen
age and who present many difficult
ties for their bwildered parents.
Numbers by the orchestra, a
song by Emogene Blackard, a oance
scene by the cast are all novelties
introduced in this play. Joe Ber-
cham is director and S. Emmitt
Allen is head of the stage crew
in charge of settings.
Tickets for the play, to which
the class has invited the public,
may be obtained at Clements Drug
store.
Both performances will begin at
8 O'Clock, the school orchestra pro-
viding music for the opening and
between acts.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Church Cantato
Sunday Morning

"The Story of Christmas" can
tata written by H. r. Evans, will be
given Sunday morning at the State
Street Christian church at 10:45
a. m.
The combined choirs of this
church and the Methodist church
of Imperial, numbering 80 voices,
will be heard under the direction of
Roy Sweeney with Miss Mildred
Green at the pipe organ.
A variety of Christmas themes
will be offered in this cantata. Roy
Sweeney, Mrs. John Bowman, Maui
rice Van Dyke, Prem Moore, W. Pei
letter will be the soloists. A duet
number will be given by Mrs. P. E.
Ryerson and Mrs. r. E. Daniel.
Members of the choir include:
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Ryerson, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. P. Sweeney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Maurice Van Dyke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Hallowell, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Pei
letter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burt, Mr..
and Mrs. R. C. Marten, Mesdames
R. E. Daniel, Harmon Tyler, Wesley
He'll, o. F. Haun, John Bowman,
William Evanston, Paul Mackey,
Miss Ellen Maupin, Miss Ethel Maui
pin, Miss Rosemary Daniel, Stan
ley Ryerson, Prem Moore, S. O. Nc
Gaughy, Clarence Vertries and A.
Jorgensen.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
NEW BOOKS
Ell CENTRIC PUBLIC LIBRARY

Books to be released by Ell Centro
Public Library Saturday:
FICTION
Smoky Waters" Raymond Berry.
Prize Stories of 1895" Harry Han
sen.
Star of the West''-Ethel Hueston.
Miss Looks On"-Sophie Kerr.
"The Tale of Genji'-Lady Mura-
saki.
-Four nds"-Roland Pertwee.
Walk Humbly'-Barbara Stevens.
'The Murder of Miss Betty Sloan
Sidney Williams.
NON-FICTION
"Diet And Like It"-Mabel E.
Baldwin.
Stalin'-Henri Barbusse.
"The Anatomy of Lettering'-War-
ren Chappell
"Test Pilot Collins.
Murder In The Cathedral S..
Eliot.
Sacred Sites And Ways"-Gustaf
Dalman.
"Moviemakers''-J j. Floherty.
Parade of The Animal Kingdom
Robert Hegner.
Laughter Out OF the Ground
Robin LampSon.
youth Uncharted"- Stephen Law
ford.
"The Life and Times of Catherine
de- Medici"-FranciS Watson.
"Quack Quack Woolf.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Post And Unit
Meet Together

Boyce Aten post and unit, Amer
ican Legion and Auxiliary, met
in joint session Tuesday night
following their respective business
meetings held in the Veterans
hall.
A general good time was en-
joyed by the two groups, the women
serving refreshments of hot coffee,
hot biscuits and jam which need
less to say met with the mems
approval.
At the Auxiliary meeting plans
were made for Christmas activities
which will include caring for needy
veterans in the community.
AT the post session it was decided
to assist the Salvation Army in its
financial campaign The post also
voted to dispense with the next
meeting since it falls on Christmas
eve. The post will meet the second
Tuesday in January.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Students Unite
For Christmas
Pageant Sunday

Central high school and junior
college are uniting in a Christmas
service to be held Sunday evening
at 7;30 o'clock in the high school
Guditorium, Girl Reserves being the
sponsoring organization.
The service includes a Christmas
pageant, "The Mystery of the Nat
lvity in Pantomime and Carols of
Many Countries, written by Salts
N. Coleman.
Beautiful costuming, which is be-
ing done by the Girl Reserves,
impressive stage settings, and the
lovely musis of the carols, will be
featured in the pageant. Many of
the lesser known carols will be
included as well as some of the
more familiar songs. A large group
OF high school and junior college
boys and girls will appear, incllId-
ing members of the high school
slee club, the school orchestra, and
the Girl Reserves.
The program will open with an
overture by the orchestra, then
invocation by Rev. A. D. Buffers
OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
followed by the offertory and then
the pageant.
= This service is open to the public
'and there is no admission charge.
A silver offering will be taken to
defray expenses Of coStuming.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Fifth Broadcast
In Club Series
This EUening

Fifth in a series of radio broad
casts sponsored by the radio de-
partment of the county federation
of woman's clubs will be given at
8 o'clock tonight over KXO.
Nola Heald Bennitt and Ruth
Melbourne will give a duo-piano
program, which will include the
following numbers: Sonata" (Clem-
entD Coronation March Meyer
beeD; and "Humoresque Negre"
Homer Grunn).
Meyerbeer is the composer of a
number OF spectacular operas in
cluding lie Prophete" from which
the Coronation March" is taken
In two piano form, this march is
effective to degree almost reduc-
ing it to the salon or theatrical
field of music, but it will make a
particularly strong appeal TO those
who admire sensational effects in
opera
Clement is regarded as the faith
er OF modern piano playing in so far
as the treatment of the instrument
technically ana musically differs
from that of both its precursors, the
harpsichord and clavichord. The
first important instruction work
for the piano came from his pen ana
is the foundation on which modern
piano technic is based.
"Humoresque Negre," as its name
indicates, is humorous Negro dance
written by Homer Grunn, well
known composer and pianist of Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Many to Attend
Bridge Benefit

Many reservations have been re-
ceived for the Junior Ten Thou
sand clubs benefit bridge party Sat
urday, one section of the club having
voted to attend the affair en- masse
This party is open 10 all women
of the community and reservations
may be made with Miss Roberta
Edgar, telephone 509-J, or Miss
Maria Birkhauser, telephone 676-W
Playing will begin at 2 o'clock in
the club house, both auction and
contract, and after the game, re-
freshments will be served. At least
16 prizes, all donated by local mer-
chants, will be awarded for bridge
as we'll as two door prizes. Refresh
ments have also been given by mer-
chants.
Proceeds will be used in welfare
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
z;ssy s:s: Of Interest To Women
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar

TONIGHT
East Lynne, 8, Rose school.
~ 90,
Pritchard Review, 8, 10000 club.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall.
RAM. No. 109, 8, Masonic tenn
pie.
Townsend club, 1880, city park.
TrcCp Ia, B.S.A., Scout hut.
TOMORROW
Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth.
D.U.V., 2, Veterans hall.
Jasper, 1890, 819 Heffernan, Cal
eXico.
Pritchard review, 10, 10000 club.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Food And Giff
Sale Saturday

Home cooked foods and attrac-
tive gifts will feature the food and
gift sale to be conducted Saturday
by the Methodist WoEae2's Aid
Society in the former Bank of
America building, Sixth and Main.
Hot coffee and doughnuts VIII
be served all day and at noon pa
irons may obtain luncheon at the
headquarters or may purchase the
food to take home in containers.
Chicken and noodles, chilli beans
are just few of the specialties to
be served that day.
Homemade pies will be available
for those wishing them also.
The women are planning a booth
for homemade candy and another
booth where aprons, flowers and
other articles suitable for gifts will
be displayed.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
"EAST LYNNE" SCORES HIT
IN OPENING PRESENTATION

der, and Besse Beynon, who, dis
appointed in love, dedicated her
life to finding the murderer. Mrs.
Norman Pearse was a crochety
Miss Cornelia Carlyle while Albert
DeVore made a pompous self-right-
eous Lord Mount Severn. Phillip
Van Slyck portrayed the angelic
child whose death was somewhat
less than heart-rending and Muir
iel Mitchell was excellent as Joyce,
the faithful servant, as was Doris
Robinson as Wilson.
The exaggerated gestures and
tone infections of the old school
of acting were employed by the
cast. During the play Barbara Hatch
sang a number of pathetic ditties,
Noel Smith reciting the Face on
the Barroom Floor" during the
intermission.
Leroy Rumsey directed the play
and Barbara Anne Remington
painted the scenery. The play was
sponsored by the Meloland All
club. After tonight, the next per-
Torrance will be repeated at Verde
school Dec. 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Bridge Luncheon
Pretty Affair

Mrs. j. D. Adams, 704 South Fifth
entertained a group of friends at a
prettily appointed luncheon at her
home Wednesday,
Dessert holly decorated with or
child Christmas balls made an ef-
fective centerpiece, harmonizing
with the orchid glassware.
Covers we're laid for Mrs. Mere
dith Wills, Mrs Frederick j. Trude
of BraWley; Mrs. Frank L. Lathrop,
Mrs. j. L. McKim of Imperial; Mrs.
A. C. Johnston, Mrs. Jerry w. Ash
er, Mrs. Earle G. Davis and the
hostess.
Mrs. Johnston won the high score
bridge prize and Mrs. Lathrop, the
low
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Popular Couple
Married Today

Mrs. Velma Willis and Bill Nit
chell, we'll known residents of Ell
Centro, left this morning for Yuma,
Arizona, to be married.
They were accompanied by the
brides sister. Mrs. Leola Edlan, and
by Lewis Wiley of this city. The cou-
pie is expected to return this week
end to Ell Centro.
Both have been residents of the
valley for many years and their MAI
riage will be of interest to a large
group of friends.
Mr. Mitchell is the son of Mrs.
Kitty Mitchell of this city and is
a member of the California Highway
Patrol force.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
COMPLAINT FILED
OVEF COURT CASE

Charging malicious prosecution,
Milo Frank filed a complaint in the
county clerks office Wednesday af-
ternoon against T. F. Erwin, Joe
Rogalsky, r. E. McNeilly and others,
alleged to be associated in business
as the Planters Garage in Brawley.
Frank asks $25,300 damages be-
cause of a case brought by the de-
PENDANTS in the Brawley justice
court and later dismissed by that
court, according to The complaint.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12

Opening before an enthusiastic
audience in the Meloland school
last night, the Experimental
theatres production of East Lynne
popular drama of the nineties, was
enthusiastically received. This play
will be repeated tonight for the
Rose-Mesquite farm center.
Simplicity was the keynote of
the presentation. Phil Remington,
as the stage manager was in full
view, turning pages of a large
illustrated book to indicate changes
of scene; working the switchboard,
prompting, playing the violin and
even assisting the players when
their travail gave promise of being
too much for them.
The cast, headed by Mrs. Jack
Pulliam as Lady Isabel, the suffer-
ing heroine, lived up to eXpecta-
tions. Frank Wilby as Archibald
Carlyle, was too noble for words;
Noel Smith, Sir Francis Levison,
william of the piece, was exception
ally good as was Sid Fancher, the
young man falsely accused of mur-
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
University Club
Sets Dance Date

- January 18 is the date selected
by Women's University club for
the first dance of the club year.
This party will be held at the
Barbara Worth golf club and the
recent graduates will be in charge.
Plans for this dance were made
at the recent meeting OF the recent
graduates in the Planters hotel,
Brawley, committee being appointed
for various details of the party.
After the business meeting bridge
was played.
On Saturday the club will meet
for its monthly session which will
begin with a | o'clock luncheon at
the Barbara Worth hotel, reServa-
ticns for which should be made to-
day with Mrs. John Cook.
Filling Of Christmas stockings and
program of music under the di-
rection of Grace Walker Allen will
constitute the program for the day
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Superintendent
To Visit Church

Rev. A. E. Sanner, district su-
perintendent for the Southern
California district, Church of the
Nazarene, will visit the local church
on Sunday.
Since Rev. Sanner will speak at
the II o'clock service Rev Harold
w. Stanfield, pastor, has asked his
congregation to attend for the
service he believes will be one of
inspiration.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12

Golf lessons, golf games, lunch
con were enjoyed by the enthusiast
tic women golfers who yesterday at
tended the Barbara Worth clubs
ladies day.
Mrs. II. j. Johnston of San Di-
ego is visiting her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Johnston.
Due to a typographical error, it
was reported that the Presbyterian
Guild had only 200 cook books is
sued. Instead it should have been
1000, of which only a few are left
unsold.
Mrs. Harvey A. Kenyon, of Riv-
erside, former Ell Centrans, has
been visiting friends in Ell Centre.
Daughters of Union Veterans of
the Civil War are meeting Friday
for a business session at o'clock
in Veterans Memorial hall.
90
Jasper home department will
meet Friday at 1920 o'clock at the
home Of Mrs. Anna Suchma, where
pot luck luncheon will be held
each member bringing her own
service and one covered dish. At
1:30 o'clock the women will ac-
company Miss Florence Glenn
home dem onstration agent, to the
A. and P. market in CaleXico where
a meat cutting demonstration will
be featured.
Plans for the banquet Dec. 30
were discussed at last nights meet
ing of junior college alumni held
at the home of Dean Frank 1.
Shepherd.
Friends in this city nave receiv-
ed announcements from A. j. Halin
of BraSley, formerly director OF
the Imperial Irrigation district,
telling them Of the opening OF the
Planters hotel cocktail room Sat-
urday at o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Pritchord Book
ReUierO Tonight

Virginia Cole Pritchard will give
two lectures on recent books pub
lishcd, first of these lectures to be
tonight at o'clock in the Ten
Thousand club house, and the sec
ond, Friday morning at 10 o'clock
in the same place.
These lectures are sponsored by
the Ten Thousand club and are
open to all interested, small
admission charge being made.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Benefit Dance
Saturday Night

Final plans for the benefit dance
to be given Saturday in lockwood
Hall, CaleXico, by Valley knights
of Columbus, were made at a re-
cent meeting of the group held in
st. Mary's hall.
This dance, which is open to the
public, is given as Christmas bene-
fit affair for the school children of
the three parishes, Brawley, Ell Cen
tro and CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
SORE THROAT
BAD FOR CHILDREN

Children suffer so much with
sore throat you should always be
prepared to treat it the minute it
starts. R. S. GARGLE oftimes
brings immediate relief in most ag-
gravated cases. 1t has been used
successfully in the treatment of
tonsillitis, sore throat, sore mouth
and similar kindred ailments. r. S.
GARGLE contains no iron so it
may be held in the throat and
mouth without staining the teeth.
GET A BOTTLE TODAY FROM
CLEMENTS DRUG STORE or
VALLEY DRUG STORE and be
prepared for the wet winter wealth
er.-(advO
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Altar Society
Dessert Bridge

Mrs. Glenn Kieffer and Mrs.
Robert Noh were hostesses yester-
day at the dessert bridge party
held at the Kieffer home, 1926
Olive, and sponsored by st. Mary's
Altar society
Mrs. j. F. Whalen won first prize,
Mrs. S. a. Dempster, second, and
Mrs. VIII Hoppe, the door prize.
Dessert was served by the host
esses, the bridge game following.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
. Appreciation OF
Sciots Expressed

Imperial Valley Sciots are more
than pleased with the success of
their recent frolic ball and visa
to express their appreciation Of
the cooperation they received from
patrons and entertainers.
Alleyene McChristy was heard in
a number of songs; Patricia Ryder
1 gave acrobatic and tap dances:
and through the courtesy of Joe
Maggie, two entertainers from the
Silver Slipper, Imperial, We're PIE
Sented.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Was Deaf-Now Hears
The Clock Tick

Il was so deaf that could hear
nothing; now 1 can hear the clock
TICK" writes Miss I. G. Goldsboro,
N. c. OURINE was created by al
European ear specialist, is a simple
home treatment which is bringing
new hope and happiness to suffer-
ers everywhere. If you are hard
of hearing, bothered by head
noises, earache, ringing and buz-
zing in ears, sick with the dread of
approaching deafness, get OURINE
today. Relief is quick-cost only
few cents day. Money back if
dissatisfied.
Christensen's Pharmacy
594 Main Street
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Signal Chapter
Christmas Party

Christmas party and special en-
tertainment are planned for Fri
days meeting of Signal chapter No.
276, Order of the Eastern Star, to
be held at o'clock in the Masonic
temple.
Hazel Purdy, newly installed
worthy matron, will preside for
the first time in her official cap
acity and will announce her conf
mittees for the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Hard OF Hearing
League Session

Business matters were discussed
and games played at last nights
opening meeting of the Imperial
Valley League for the Hard of Hear
ing.
Members met at the home of the
president, Mrs. F.. G. Smith, 512
South Seventh, Mrs. Smith serving
refreshments after the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Local w. &. T. u.
Session Friday

First regular meeting of the El
Centre Women's Temperance Union
since its reorganization this fall
has been called for Friday night
of this week.
The members will meet at 7:30
o'clock at the H. r. Johnston home,
856 Broadway. Mrs. Mary Lewis
is the new president o. the union.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-12
Schools
Churches
Society Briefs

Golf lessons, golf games, lunch
con were enjoyed by the enthusiast
tic women golfers who yesterday at
tended the Barbara Worth clubs
ladies day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Simon Clea- " was held from the Mulville Fu- neral Home, 270 West Main street this morning at 9:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church where a mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. John Costello. Burial was in the family plot in Sheffield, Mass. The pail bearers were: Arthur Hockert, Mi- chael Cleary, Garrett Stack, Win fred Dennider, Robert Patrick and John Callahan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Lawlor Healy was held this morning at 9:30 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. James E. Mcknight of 66 Elnwood avenue to St. Mar garet's church, where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o. clock by Rev. James w. Roche as- sisted by Rev. John McGrath of Thornaston, deacon and Rev. John Hutchinson, s. J., of Worcester, sub- deacon. Burial was in old St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal services by Rev. John McGrath.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Conway OsKeefe was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the home 426 South. Leonard street to St. Patrick's Church, where a solemn mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. William Wirkus assisted by Rev. Bernard Foster. deacon and Rev. Harry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
Ideas To Keep U. s.
 From War Discussed
Possession Congressional Plans Dvulged - Drastic
 Permanent Neutrality Legislation to Be Offered

The committee is awaiting arriv- al of its chairman, Zen. Gerald F. Nye, R., N. D., before swinging into action, Clark said. He added that Nye is in full accord" with the mandatory legislation program.
 we must settle our neutrality policy now" Clark said. "If we change and straddle later, it will involve us in difficulties as some na- tion might interpret as an act of hostility"
 Clark indicated that munitions committee revelations may be ex- pected to follow as sensational a pattern as those previously made concerning the arms and ammuni- tion industry.
 Mass of Material
 The inquiry, however, is expected to center on diplomatic and f1nan- cial negotiations proceeding Amer ica's entrance into the World war. Hints have been given that the com- mittee has uncovered a mass of ma terial. much of it previously unre- vealed.
 The exact nature of this evidence has not been revealed but it is thought certain that the committee will inquire closely into financial dealings of the Morgan firm with the allied powers in the period prior to the U. s. entry into the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26

Washington, Dec. 26-(UP)-Pre- session congressional plans revealed new proposals today intended tc keep the United States out of fore ign wars. They will be given early consideration.
 Senator Bennett c. Clark, d., Mo-, said drastic permanent neutrality legislation would be offered early in 1 the session beginning Jan. 3. Chair man Sam D. McReynolds, d., Tenn, of the house foreign affairs com i n1ittee revealed similar plans. Rep. George Holden Tinkham, T., Mass, said he will introduce a reso- lution as soon as congress convenes calling for repeal of the Kellogg Briand peace pact because "it means :, not peace" Tinkham Gives Reasons
 Tinkham charged the purpose of the Kellogg pact was ito enlist the aid of the United States in enforc- ing the covenant of the league of nations" and that it is now being used precisely for this purpose by President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull"
 Clark, one of the leaders in the temporary neutrality legislation which expires Feb. 29, said the pro- posed new legislation would make it mandatory upon the president to embargo all materials used in war fa:e and cut of all financial credits to belligerent nations.
 We do not think that discre- tionary powers conferred upon the president under the temporary pro- gram fits the permanent bill," Clark said. We want mandatory action on both the financial and material angles"
 Munitions Hearings
 Clark said the senate munitions Investigating committee, of which he is member, will resume hear ings early in January and that J. P. Morgan, New York financier, and Morgan partners, would be asked to testify. .. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-26
NO HIGH COURTS
 TILL JANUARY 7

No court will be in session in the county court house on Kendrick avenue until January 7th. because of the closing of the September terms in common pleas and superior courts. On January 7th, the Janu- ary criminal side of common pleas court will open and a week later the winter criminal session of su- perior court will be opened. Next week is return week for all writs made returnaable to those two courts the first week in January. The compensation court remains open with daily hearings without interruption.