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Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

Signal chapter No. 276, o. E. S.
not only celebrated its 27th birth
day anniversary last night but also
honored Dr. and Mrs. r. L. Palmer
who are leaving the city next week
TO make their home in San Diego.
II addition. since the meeting
fell on Flag day, the chapter mem
bers in solemn pledge renewed their
allegiance to the flag during the
chapter meeting.
Dr.. Palmer, who is junior past
patron CT he chapter, and Mrs.
Palmer, who has held several Off
ices in the chapter, were hOnored
by the group. beng. presented with
a lovely farewell gift.
Edgar J. HargraVe, chapter pa
iron, spoke II appreciation Of the
many services Dr. Palmer has per
formed for the chapter; Hazel Bak-
er, natron Of Signal chapter, eX-
pressing the chapters gratitude 70
Mrs. Palmer Tor her activities on
its behalf. Dr. and Mrs. Palmer re-
spOnded graciously, the farewell
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
Century Plant
At Imperial To
Bloom Shortly

IMPERIAL, June 10. (SpeciaD-
The L. D. House property at 512
South Imperial avenue has been
the center CT attraction the last
few weeks by reason OF the rapid
growth Of d large plant, Agave Am
ericana, or more commonly known
as the century plant. Contrary to
the belief that the century plant
blooms at the age of 100 years, the
Towering depends on the vigorous
growth, which is speeded along by
the richness OF the soil and climatic
conditions. Until a few weeks ago
the plant was just a large rosette
Of thick fleshy leaves with spiny-
toothed edge, when one morning
Mrs. House discovered a large stalk
growing out OF the center and for
several days this grew 10 to IL
incheI daily. 1t has now attained
the height Of nearly 40 feet and
ready to burst forth in bloom. I'm
der certain climatic conditions the
Towering should last about three
months after which the plant dies
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
DIR. AND MRS. PALMER COMPLIMENTED
AT EASTERN STAR BIRTHDAY PART

ceremony ending with the singing
Of Aloha"
After the meeting the group ad-
iourned TO the banquet hall, dec
Grated in red. white, and blue. flags
adorning the table. a huge birth
day cake. bearing 81 lighted can
cIes. was of course the object Of in
tereSt.
Mrs. Baker and Mr. Hargrave
cut the cake, which was then passed
to members and guests.
A special event Of the evening
was presentation to the chapter OF
q lovely new white ballot box, Mr.
and Mrs. .HargraYe and Mrs. Baker
being the donors. The chapter has
always used the Masonic box and
the members were delighted to have
one Of their own.
As it was the chapters birthday,
each member brought a gift. an
envelope containing 81 cents, quite
e goodly sum being collected in this
manner.
The last meeting of the chapter
for the summer will take place in
two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
OFFICE MEN
JOIN TOLEDO
UNION STRIKE
BY HENRY b. HENSON

TOLEDO. O.. June Is. - Ottlce
workers of Toledo Edison company
ioined 500 operating employees to-
day in a strike threatening power
facilities of three states.
Union leaders, officers OF Cltles
Service companies, and government
mediators adjourned a long confer
ence with hopeful mien but no
agreement.
Generators on which more than
100000 persons depend for the
power that means light heat and
Jobs hummed on into the second
day of the strike but there was
fear everywhere that failure OF
single machine might cripple the
whole affected region
The office workers voted unani-
mously to strike last night. They
demand as they did when they
ioined the operating force in a one
day walkout last week, 20 per
cent wage increase i'll addition to
restoration of two 10 per cent wage
cuts previously restored to the op-
Grating employees.
Their Walkout, if prolonged,
would hamper the Edison company
even more than the strike OF me-
chanical employees. Plants of the
company work almost automatic
ally, even boilers being stoker fed,
but union men said it would be i'm
possible to replace accountants, fill
ing clerks and adjusters before con-
fusion crippled the firms affairs.
A conference OF union men ano
Edward McGrady, assistant secre-
tary Of labor, to which New York
Officers of Cities Service hurried
from an airplane at midnight, broke
up at LAS q. m. Union leaders and
Edison officials refused comment
but McGrady was optimistic that
truce would be reached at an
other meeting at 10 a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
FOursquare Gospel

The Church OF the Foursquare
Gospel, corner Fourteenth and
Olive streets, e Centro, extends a
real hearty welcome to one and
all. The three happy Days, pastors.
Sunday school at Gas a. m. J. NJ.
Entrikin. superintendent. Glasses
for all ages with spirit filled
teachers.
Morning worship at Il This be-
ing Missionary Sunday, Rev. Fred
Day viii be bringing message on
missions.
The Young Peoples Crusader
meeting starts at Gas promptly.
Cone aud enjoy the songs and
testimonies and message brought by
one Of the young people.
The regular eYangelistic service
Immediately follows the Crusader
service with the singing OF old Cos
ped favorites and chOruses. The
message Of the evening viii be.
David and the Ark"
Don't forget to tune IN on K%O
every Sunday morning to the Four
square Sunshine Half Hour from
9 70 9:3O.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
IMPERIAL READERS COLUMN
Evelyn Hicks, Staff Correspondent

perial Sunday after spending a
week in San Diego visiting rela-
tives.
Ina Lou Littlefield left Sunday
for San Diego to spend the follow
ing week.
Among those enjoying the sum-
mer breezes in Jacumba Sunday
were: Loreua Drake, Mary Wendall.
Billy CoWan, Bob Carter, Keith
Miner ana Bob McElhaney.
Miss Loretta Shores Of NeWberTy
arrived in Imperial Sunday night
to visit her sister and family, Mrs.
D. Vinzant.
C. V. Smith and family have
moved into Mrs. Irene Hoffmans
property on South e street.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Edge and family
OF South Imperial avenue have
moved to FL Centro.
Miss Jean VinZant is spending
the summer months with her grand
mother, MIS- 4. W. Shores at New
berry.
Mrs. B. J Combs and Mrs. Ed
Gle Gibbs Of san Diego are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Williams and
family.
Miss Kelly league of Hollywood
is visiting her sister who is Mrs. T
j. Allen Of South G street.
Miss Marie Lane made a brief
trip to Los Angeles last Saturday
morning.
Mr.. and MIS-. George Harris and
daughter Marjorie Irene Taylor
and Mrs. Scott Schaffer and son
Of Bisbee, Ariz., motored to Laguna
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
Of Interest To Women
Clubs
SCOUT CAMP TO
OPEN TOMORROW
AT SAN FELIPE

Scouts Of the Imperial-Yuma
council. Boy Scouts Of America, are
looking forward to the opening of
The new Scout camp. Camp San
Felipe. which takes place tomorrow
with Troop a. Of Yuma and Troop
l4 Of e Centre being the first to
register for the opening.
Following The national program
which is to provide camping facil-
titles at a minimum cost SO that all
Scouts may enjoy the camping eX-
perIeuce. there are no fees payable
to the council for camping.
any Scouts who wish 10 max
camp at San Felipe, providing their
own leadership. food. transporta-
ton. etc. Carr N Helmick. Scout
executive VIII be camp director
and win be n charge Of the camp.
Each troop must bring a first aid
kit and a large kit viii be Kept in
the headquarters tent, connection
being maintained for medical at
tenUon in case OF emergency.
Each Scout must have q physical
examination by registered physi-
clan not more than seven days prior
TO the opening Of camp. Forms are
to be turned in TO headquarters
tent upon arrival in camp.
The camp Is located on the ranch
of K. r. Boyarie. san Felipe lodge
on San Felipe creek. IS miles from
El CentrO. xis Kane Springs Il
is - miles from Warmers Hot
Springs and 20 miles from Julian.
There is en- adequate water sup
ply and sanitation facilities have
been provided. Parents and visit
ors are invited to inspect the camp
at all times although they are re
minded that there are no facilities
for them 10 stay overnight or to
secure meals.
The camp affords opportunities
Tor hiking. fishing. nature study.
craft work, advancement in Scout
craft, camp fire programs and
other special activities.
Camp closes July %. and Scouts
may camp any length Of time they
desire.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
Al CLUB COUNCIL
MAKES PLANS FOR
CAMP AT LAGUNA

Plans Tor the Al club camp at
Laguna waicn opens June % for
the Imperial Valley members, and
for the remainder Of the season.
occupied the members Of the Al
club council who met this morning
in the court house. Mrs. o. @.
Carleton. council president, presid-
ed at this meeting which is the last
until fail.
Discussion Of q club swimming
party was conducted. the decision
being made to hold one in the fan
September 28 beng selected as a
tentative date
Plans Tor leaders training
course in the fall were also outlined
and il was decided to hold this at
a time when Glenn Waterhouse.
assistant state leader, and Mrs.
Sarah Prentiss. state child develop
ment specialist, might be present.
H. Lee Landerman, assistant
farm advisor and All club leader,
described the progress being made
IN establishing farm bureau spon-
sorship Of All club work.
The question Of Laguna was then
discussed at length. Mrs. E. Hig-
gins for the Eucalyptus club report
ed that four members were going
from there. travelling by truck and
sharing expenses. the money donat-
ed by the Rotary club TO be used in
this work. Other leaders reported,
Landerman stating that two dele
gates from the Verde club are 10
be sent to Laguna, and two to the
Davis conference in the fall Sen
Tor Al club representatives re-
ported for their groups.
Discussion was also held relative
to the subjects to be featured il
the training course.
Mrs. Carleton spoke in apprecia-
ton Of the work Of the county
nurses. stating that she hoped in
the fall TO have a All represent
ative on the farm bureau-home de-
partment disqualification commit
tee, stating that there was a need
for remedial work among children.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
ADULT BIBLE
CLASS SOCIAL

Adult Bible class of the State
Street Christian church enjoyed a
dessert social last night at the
home Of Mrs. Dorothy Tredenick
663 Olive street.
Refreshments were home made
cakes and ice cream and the eve
ming was spent in telling stories
singing hymns and Old-fashioned
songs. Mrs Zimmerman playing
the piano accompaniment.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George McCa-ty. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
W. Mccall M and Mrs. P. Holt
Mesdames Anna Clark, f. +. Short,
Martha j. Steele, Dena Zimmer-
man. Frost. s. w. Leffingwell. Dor
cthy frederick. Rev E. K. Lati-
mer. J. P. Sweeney, Jack York.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
Union Daughters
Observe Flag Day
At Open Meeting

Flag daT WaS fittingly observed
last night bv Anna Maria Ross Tent
No -, Daughters Of Union Veter-
ans of the Civil war.
The members first attended the
Flks Flag day exercises at Wilson
school later adjourning TO the Vet
Grams hail where the Tent observed
the occasion 81 an impressive pro
gram. an interested audience being
I present for the event. 9
This program began with an in
strumental solo by Miss Jean Hc-
gan Of Heber Who also acted as pi-
aniSt for the singing of America
and The Star Spangled Banner"
Ms W. o HusOn of Holtvine
made the tribute 10 the flag, beau
tifUlly expressing the ideals for
which it stands. its meaning, and
The allegiance due it.
Mrs Faunna Cecil president Of
the tent, gave interesting facts rel
ative to the recent state conven-
ton at which she represented the
local group. telling how five beau
tiful silk flags were presented to
churches and schools during the
sessions.
Mrs. Cecil also urged all present
to attend the San Diego fair OH
July 4. a day dedicated to the
Grand Army Of the Republic, and
the sons and daughters.
The inspiring program closed
with the singing of the national
anthem
Three new members were pledged
last night and will be initiated in
September.
Mrs. May Boynton of Berkeley
California department president, is
To be in the valley on July % and
the tent will meet on that day.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

MI. and Mrs. Cal Carey, North F
street, entertained Mr., and Mrs. Al
Carey. Mr.. end Mrs. Jack Christ
ensen. Miss Jerry Christensen and
B. P. Gilroy with a chicken dinner,
served Sunday.
Those who enjoyed a theatre
party Tuesday evening were: Vir-
ginia Rae and Martha Jane Preble,
LOrena Drake, Peggie Lee Case,
Francis Williams and Marie Lane.
After the show they enjoyed the
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. Preble
by consuming quantities of water
melon
Miss Helen Joy Kinnaird of east
Imperial Is enjoying an extended
visit with her sister in San Diego.
Miss Helen Tisdall of North I'm
perial left Saturday for her sum-
mer vacation stopping at Saera-
mento. Santa Barbara and Berke-
ley visiting friends and relatives
Later going en- TO Richmond tc
spend the remainder of the sum
mer with her parents.
Mrs. Karl Shores left last week
end for Los Angeles to spend the
remainder Of the summer with
her mother.
Mrs. Hugh Oakley and son David
left last weekend for Laguna
where they VII spend the greater
part of the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Niles and
daughter Francis left Monday for
Los Angeles to visit with relatives
and friends for the summer months
Miss Mary Miller left Sunday fol-
San Diego to visit her sisters, the
Misses Madge and Maxine Miller
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Miller left
last Saturday morning for San Di-
ego where they visited the fan
over Sunday.
Lewis Trimble returned to I'm
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
TO HONOR
r. L. PALMERS

Complmenung Dr.. and Mrs. r.
i. Palmer who are to leave the city
next week tG make their home in
san Diego, the local Eagles lodge is
sponsoring a dance this evening in
the remodeIed lodge headquarters
on Main street.
Dr.. Palmer. who came 10 the
valley in 1903. has been associated
with the lodge Tor many years and
has maintained an active interest
IL its welfare. As q result he will
be greatly missed, not only by the
lodge but by many in the city as
will be Mrs Palmer
The lodge Is planning gala
evening tonight and a delightful
evening Is assured.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
BIRTHDAY PARTY
AT HUNT HOME

Alan Hunt son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. W. Hunt. was guest OF honor at
birthday party yesterday after
noon at the Hunt residence, 74z
Olive avenue. The affair celebrating
his fifth birthday.
Games We're played after which
tempting refreshments, including d
birthday cake, were served.
Guests were Laurie. Charles and
Mary Edna Doffing. Dickey, Billy
and JACK Buster Barbara and
Doris GIIbertzoa. Mary Tresch. An
iJa and Louise Norris. Tommy Bey-
non. Alan Wallace. and Dorothy
Hunt.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
RITZY RINGERS
CLUB MEETING

Ritzy Ringers club held pot
luck meeting yesterday at the home
of Diamond Palmer, the last meet
ing Of the year
Those present were: Evelyn
Combs. Irene Jenson, Rita Fabares,
Lorraine Frost, Glenna Kilgore,
Lillian Henson. Jojo Fleming, Helen
Tipps and Diamond Palmer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
Mesquite School
Has Commencement

Mesquite school conducted clos
ing exercises on June Il, six grad
yates receiving their diplomas from
T. D. Brics, principal.
The graduates presented a clever
play. The Pink Parrot" and the
AmeriCanizatlo- q nd primary
rooms. an original play.
Graduates are: Virginia House
wright. Ben HOusewright, Helen
Carleton. SuyetO Komatsu, Carlos
Euguera. John Sepulveda.
The class dinner was held on
June u when the class prophecy
and the class history We're read.
Snapdragons and gladiolas. with
green candles and pretty place
cards made attractive decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

Sunday to spend the day.
Miss Marion Belford of San Di-
ego visited her parents Thursday.
The Charles Waite property on
West Main is being renovated and
will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs.
Hill who have been residing at the
Lucerne apartments for some time.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
MoT-Ln RL.AME =. d. Y.

CLEVELAND UPj-Jouett Shouse.
president Of the American Liberty
League. would hold President Roose-
welt wholly responsible for eXpendi-
ture Of the s4,8O0,0O0,000 relief fund.
shouse declared IN this way ne
would be responsible for diversions
to things other than relief projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
New Project For
Home Departments

Home department members are
to have n particularly interesting
project during the next two weeks,
that Of furniture selection.
Miss Florence Glenn. home DEM
onstration agent, Will discuss with
the various cenJers the factors 70
be considered in furniture selection,
afterwards accompanying them to
The 4. Y. E9rdWaro company where
they viii be shown through the
furniture department. Miss Glenn
pointing oUt pieces in Illustration
Of her points.
Others are planning meetings but
have uot set NE date
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
SOCIAL BREVJTIES

Mrs. J. J. Green and her niece.
Miss Jean Dyer. left today for Mis-
sion Beach where they will spend
the summer months.
Among those leaving today also,
are Mrs. Henry L. Loud, who will
GO TO La JolIa for the summer
where Miss Margaret Loud will
join her, and Mrs. J. W. Asher and
her son, DintY. who are also going
to La Jolla
Glen and Keith Miner of 3l9
North Sixth street left Thursday
night for Goldendale, Wash. where
they will spend the summer yaca-
ton
Mrs. Alex A4cRae is leaving to-
morrow Tor Glendale where she
will spend the summer with her
daughter. returning to the valley in
october.
Farm bureau members will be
interested in the news that f. N.
HarShman, son of J. E. Harshman,
farm bureau vice president, has
been reappointed to a fellowship
in the University of Arizona where
he is studying for a PHI. D. degree,
having received his bachelor OF
science and master Of science de
grees at the California Institute of
Technology.
S. E. Robinson is confined to his
home by illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Palmer and
three children are motoring to Los
Angeles for the weekend. Their
daughter. Diamond, and their son,
Boyce, win remain in Banning for
a few weeks, visiting friends.
John King. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe L. King, Is home from Pomona
college. He expects to attend supa-
mer school 5here shortly.
Mrs. B. E. Lemons and family
have gone 10 Sonoma county, on a
business trip.
Junior McNutt. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry McNutt. is leaving this
weekend where he will enter
Woodbury. college as q student.
Mrs. W. c. Costello is leaving to-
Gay for Live Oaks, where with her
daughters. Lenora and Ellen, she
will spend The summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
ADVANCED BRIDGE
SECTION MEETING

Member o. the Junior Ter
Thousand clubs Advanced Bridge
secuon WI meet Monday night al
T.S0 O'Clock ST the Howard p
Meyer home. $40 Wensley avenue
Mss jean Meyer and Mrs. Paul
Shaw are hostesses for The evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

: \ ideal porch or house ocl pretty a
\ tab ending in a point match The skirt has
the Patterns
to as requires yards of 35nch gngham, pecale
seersucker. and 2-3 yard contrast
To secure q PATTERN and sTEP-BY-STEP SEWING IN.
STRUCTIONS, below being MENTION
THE \ lNIF AEWSPAPER
The SUMNER PATTERN BOOK with complete selection Of
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parately Or you with the above
in i1st an additional with the
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15
FISHING POLES ARE TAXABLE

BELLEFONTAINE. O. tUPj-Fish-
ing poles are taxable under Ohio's
sales tax law Mrs. Nellie Martin
was S25 and costs in justice court
for failing to collect the tax on rent
Of a fishpole.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

Mrs. J. J. Green and her niece.
Miss Jean Dyer, left today for Mis-
sion Beach where they will spend
the summer months.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-06-15

Glen ana Keith Miner of 3l9
North Sixth street left Thursday
night for Goldendale, Wash, where
they will spend the sumner Yaca-
ton.
Evening star., 1935-10-23

from all teachers at the A. H. Grimke
School, Vermont avenue between IT
and U streets, e. p. Simmons, princi-
pal. has asked The Star Council to
provide ITO additional pledge cards
for the parents Of pupils attending
the school. Cards for the teaching
staff were handled through the office
Of District public schools.
Permit me to tell you," Mr.. Sim
mons said in a letter to the Council
accompanying the signed pledge cards
of his teachers, that have been able
to secure ITO signers for the safety
campaign. These signers are parents
OF pupils in the Grimke School. feel
elated over the fact that the parents
Of Grimke School are interested 100
per cent in the safety campaign. The
teachers are also. I am asking that
you send me ITO pledge cards for sig
natures. These cards will be promptly
signed and sent in, at which time will
you kindly send me the safety stick
ers for these signers?"
A group OF 10 pupils Of the new
Westinghouse High School, Arling-
ton County, Va, have voluntarily
pledged themselves to ride bicycles
safely. abiding by the general safe
driving rules, and have sent their
pledge cards to The Star Council.
These students, all in the English
class Of Miss Mildred Hall, teacher
at the school, are Malcolm Tuthill,
237 Washington boulevard, Clarendon;
Willard Sandman, SIS North jackson
street, Clarendon; Eugene Gurganus,
10003 North Nelson street, Clarendon;
Doris Merchant. 3317 North Fairfax
drive, Clarendon; Myra Lillian
Mitchell, 608 North Vermont street,
Ballston; Marie Dram, 1927 North
Nelson street, Clarendon; Courtney
Owens, 901 North Monroe street,
Clarendon; Ralph C. Muschlitz, $50
North Oakland street, Clarendon; Ed
gar P. Rice, Glencarlyn, and Robert
Burke, TIA Kenmore street, Claren-
don.
Article to Be Distributed.
The National Shirt Shops, in CO.
operation with the safety campaign,
plan to give each customer a copy
of the Readers Digest article And
Evening star., 1935-10-23

Sudden Death" which was reprinted
in The Star as a part of its safety
drive.
The Star Council has received sew
eral requests for aid in obtaining a
longer pedestrian crossing light at Du-
pont Circle. 1t has been pointed out
that the red light timing, used for Pc
destrian crossings, is not sufficient for
the wider streets. Strict enforcement
of the requirement that motor vehicles
stop on the yellow caution signal
probably would provide sufficient extra
time for pedestrian crossings, accord
ing to residents of the neighborhood.
DR.. Harry w. Ronings, of Wardens-
vile. w. Va, at present living at
1866 Columbia road, calls attention to
the heavy fines imposed in his home
state and is of the opinion that if
such were the case here the solution
of the traffic problem would be found.
Clippings Show Severity.
He sends in clippings from the
Evening star., 1935-10-23
Safety
Continued From First Page.)

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dividuals and as an organization to
obey the rules for traffic safety, in an
effort to cut down the terrible toll Of
traffic accidents, which in IS years
has reached death total greater
than that of all the wars in which
this country has engaged since its Gre
alton.
The local Naval Reserve comprises
q battalion composed Of three Fleet
Divisions and a headquarters COM
pany. The annual training cruise,
recently completed, was made aboard
the U. S. s. Wyoming.
Postal Bulletin Issued.
The Post Office Department, which
already has joined The Star Safety
Council in its campaign for safe driv-
ing. has issued bulletin TO all postal
employees who drive motor vehicles,
calling to their attention the need for
extra driving precautions in the Win
ter season which soon will set in in
many parts Of the country.
A copy Of the warning, signed by
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Smith w. Purdum, has been sent to
The Star Council, since it is applicable
to every person who drives an auto
mobile, truck or bus. The text Of the
bulletin follows:
1.-THE period Of the year is rapidly
approaching when snow and ice will
increase the hazards of motor vehicle
operations. These conditions increase
the responsibilities of the operators of
mail trucks, in that extra precautions
must be exercised to avoid accidents
"The necessity Of observing traffic
regulations, making allowance for the
unusual conditions prevailing during
the Winter months to meet emergen-
cies, and recognizing the rights OF
others cannot be stressed too strongly
1T will be appreciated if you will
bring this matter to the attention Of
all employees concerned, with view to
eliminating accidents"
After obtaining safe driving pledges