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Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
ANNUAL SOUTHERN DISTRICT
CONVENTION OPENS TUESDAY

Long anticipated by club women
throughout the valley, the annual
convention of the Southern Dis
trict, California Federation of
Women's clubs, will open Tuesday
in CaleXico, sessions being held at
the DeAnza hotel.
Outstanding men and women will
be featured on the program and
numerous social events are plan
ned for the lighter hours of con-
vention. Over $50 women from the
five southern counties of the state
will attend as will other club wom-
en-.
Registration of delegates takes place
at p. m. tomorrow in the De ANA
hotel.
At l p. m. the art exhibit in the
CaleXico Woman's Improvement
club rooms, v. F. w. building, will
be open for visitors, the Calexico
club holding a reception and tea
there later in the afternoon. Mrs.
Howard Mullens is in charge of the
exhibit and Mrs. w. H. LorenZ, of
the reception.
Members of the resolutions COM
mittee will meet at p. m. in the
hotel lobby with their chairman
Mrs. Agnes McEuen of Riverside.
At a p. m. the opening session of
the convention will take place with
Mrs. John Stewart, district pres
ident, in charge.
Tuesday night at $50 o'clock the
presidents dinner will be featured
honoring the club presidents and
those of other organizations. Her.
bert Davis of Sacramento will talk
on Ghost Cities"
A reception in the lobby will fol-
low during which a program OF
music and dancing will be featured
The irttert 1tional friendship
night dinner is Wednesday and
open to club husbands. Reserva-
tions for this affair and the pres
idents' dinner should be made al
once with the hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18

These aren't cranberries," said
Nurse Jane getting up and taking
care not to rock on her long tail.
What are they?" asked Mr.. Long
ears. Il certainly see something red,
Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy."
A Red Sweater
ITS your new red sweater you
see," she answered. Your wife ask
ed me TO knit one for you and have
Just finished it. Here it is. i thought
you would like red better than any
other color. It's so nice and warm
when the weather is cold and the
snow flies"
You couldn't have picked a color
l like any better than red spoke
the rabbit gentleman. THAT certain
ly is a fine sweater" he said as he
tried it on Thank you. Nurse Jane"
Glad you like it, she answered
1T fits you nicely"
Then I'll hop out and have an
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Clarence Days
Book Enjoyed By
p. E. O. Chapter

Clarence Days newest book,
Life With Father" was delightful
ly reviewed Saturday by Mrs. Guy
L. Hatch for the members of Chap
ter CIV, P. E. o. The chapter met
at the R. C. Clemens home, 642
Sandalwood
The book is a series of sketches
with Father, an irrascible tyrant,
as the chief character. Life in the
nineties is vividly described, "Fath-
er" being the dominating influence
in his family, yet quite loveable
human being in spite of his tyran-
nical attitude. However, "Mothe
by tint of methods best known
to women, often circumvented
Father.
Mrs. Clemons and Mrs. j. E
Brock served a buffet luncheon
prior to the business meeting and
program, using lovely chrysanthe-
NUNS in their decorations.
Mrs. katherine Cow of Los Az
geles was luncheon guest and
the members present were: Mes
danes r. M. Armstrong, j. E. Brock
R. G. Clemens, M. j. Dowd, Norman
E. Dupont, Scott B. Foulds, j. D.
Foss, H. S. Cow, Guy l.. Hatch, K
L. House, George w. Kassens, Joe
E. King, S. L. McGrory, w. w
McEuen, D. B. Roberts, G. E. Sones
Donald l.. Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Golf Club Plans
Social Affairs

Two social events will be fea-
tured this week at the Barbara
Worth golf club, a bridge lunch
con Wednesday and dance on
Saturday, both of which are open
to members and friends.
Luncheon Wednesday will be
served at 1890 by a committee Of
Holtville women and will be fol-
lowed by auction and contract
bridge with prizes for the winners.
Reservations in Ell Centro may be
made with Mrs. r. j. Mcnamara
and in Holtville with Mrs. K. C..
Burke.
Saturday night the club will have
the first dance of the season.
Rhythm Rascals will supply the
music and dancing will begin at
9 p. m. Members of the club dance
committee are Mr.. and Mrs. L. r.
jefferson and Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man G. Deaton of Ell Centre; Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Louden and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbert Garrick of Holt
vile.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
5s5sy 5i.s. Of Interest To Women assss
Schools
Churches
SOCIAL BRIEFS

Eastside-Sunset home department
will meet Tuesday at II noon in the
Friends church. Holtville. The af-
ternoon will be devoted to the cloth
ing accessories project.
Rural Recreation council members
are meeting in Imperial Veterans
hall at 8 O'Clock tonight.
Advanced bridge section men,
bers will meet at 7:30 o'clock to-
night with Mrs. Willard Shroyer,
451 Wensley avenue.
Presbyterian Missionary society
will meet at 1890 o'clock Tuesday
noon in the church. Mrs. G.. w. Saw
yer and Mrs. H. l.. Roberts will be
hostesses and the program will be
given by Mrs. c. S. Thompson.
Calipatria home department will
meet at 80 p. m. Tuesday at Gull
let's market for a meat cutting
demonstration.
Sans Souci club is meeting this
evening with Mrs. Harry Horton at
her home on SandalWood Drive.
Camp Fire board of sponsors was
to meet this afternoon at Wilson
school,
Mrs. D c. Bransby and her two
children, Donna Jean and Sonny,
are visiting Mrs. Bransby's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Collins. They
will remain here until after Thanks
giving.
Jobs Daughters sewing circle
met Saturday afternoon in the
Masonic temple to sew for needy
family of the community, later
visiting the group with Mrs. Bertha
Judd.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
A LOVELY CHAIR SET

Out of the Victorian era with its
super-abundance of bric-a-brac, we
have salvaged some lovely and
practical ideas. One which never
completely fell into disuse but has
certainly renewed its popularity OF
late is the chair and davenport
protectors or "Antimacassars.
The set we show here has a
smartly conventional design fea-
turing the endearing term, Little
Pigeon" with a modernistic pine.
Colors suggested are peasant red,
blue, orange and black, material a
monks crash that looks hand WOW
en-.
No. Alp includes wax trans
fer patterns and color suggestions
for one chair.
No. Alp Chair Set .........10 cents
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
UNCLE WIGGILY'S
RED SWEATER

Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy leaned
back in her rocking chair and said
to Uncle Wiggily:
There. It's all finished"
Are you speaking of Summer,
Janie?" asked the rabbit gentleman.
IF you are that was finished some
time ago. 1t is now nearly Thanks
giving and 1 am glad to see you are
getting the cranberries ready" He
saw something red in the lap of the
muskrat lady housekeeper and he
thought she was looking over the
bright sour berries which are always
eaten with Thanksgiving turkey
not that Uncle Wiggily ate turkey,
though. Being a rabbit he liked
fricasseed lettuce much better.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Mexico Is Theme
Of Talk Presented
By DR.. Peterson

What was generally conceded to
be one of the best programs ever
given for the Present Day club in
ltS 10 years of organization was
that presented Saturday by Dr. F.
W. Peterson.
The club was entertained at din
ner that night by DR.. and Mrs. w.
w. Apple, 673 Olive, the house and
tables being charmingly decorated
with roses and other flowers.
DR.. Peterson told in fascinating
manner of his trip to Mexico last
summer, giving first an historical
background of the country from the
days when the Aztec civilization
was at its height to the present.
Ease of travelling to Mexico, its
many beauties, its present civiliza-
tlon were all described, Dr. Peterson
enrlching his account with philo-
sophical and poetic quotations.
Bridge followed the program, Mrs.
Moore and Mr.. Brock winning the
nigh score prizes, and Mrs. Kenyon
and Mr.. Horne, the second.
Mrs. Apple was assisted in re-
ceiving and in entertaining by her
daughter, Mrs. w L. Apple.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Apple and
DR.. and Mrs. Peterson were guests
of the club, members present in
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs. o. j. Brad
shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Brock,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Chestnut, Mr.
and Mrs, o. G.. Horne, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. P. Moore, Judge and Mrs.
= Vaughn N. Thompson, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Rice, Mr. and Mrs.
Guy A. Weakley, Mrs. M. j. Dowd,
Mrs. Mont j. Reid, Dr. e. o. Carter.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Cooking School
Opens Tomorrow

Many women Of the community
are interested in the cooking school
to be conducted at the Tabernacle
headquarters on Main street to-
morrow.
The school will be conducted for
five consecutive Tuesdays from
"a p. m. with Mrs. B. r. Spear in
charge. Mrs. Spear has had IT
years of experience in conducting
this type of demonstration and
will feature healthful and vege-
tartan dishes.
Local firms have assisted in
equipping the kitchen with the
most modern devices and those
who attend will be given printed
menus and also samples of the
food prepared. The school is open
to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Surprise ShoWer
Event Of Sunday

Miss Winifred Woodward, whose
marriage to Charles Provence will
be an event of Sunday, Is being COM
plimented by a number of smart So
cial affairs this week
Yesterday she was guest of honor
at a waffle breakfast and miscel-
laneous shower given at her home,
$40 Wesnsley avenue, by the other
girls in the house.
Chrysanthemums Il fall shades
and small white daisies we're used
in the decorations and covers were
laid for 80 guests.
The entire affair proved a surprise
to the guest of honor who received
many attractive gifts from her
friends.
Hostesses were the Misses Jean
Meyer, Grace Ward, Eunice Sprin-
kle, Helen Van Fleet, Henrietta
Blank, Betty Mcmillan, and Edith
Eicke.
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
T. HickcoX are entertaining with a
dinner party honoring Miss Wood
ward and Mr.. Provence.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Junior Clubs
Opening Dance
Great Success

Autumn leaves n their vivid COL
orings, reds, yellows, oranges, made
a glowing setting for the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs dance Saturday
night, held in the club house.
Baskets of autumn leaves and
of golden grain were placed at in
tervals about the room and were
lighted by floor lights in most
effective manner. In one corner
was a small tree with its colorful
leaves, many of which lay at its
base, making carpet of rich hues.
The walls were effectively treat
ed as panels, each with a spray of
leaves in the center and a life like
squirrel on either side. A fence, in
which the leaves were wound, cross
ed the stage, an orange basket
filled with leaves being placed at
each side.
Carroll Campbell's orchestra sup
piled the music and during the eve
ming there were two speciality num-
bers. H. Lee Landerman was in
charge of clever grand march
arrangement which featured several
unusual combinations. The other
specially was match dance: aut-
umn leaves were given the girls,
each leaf having the name of an
other girl. The girls then danced
with the partners of those whose
names they received.
The committee responsible for
this event includes: Mesdames WAL
ton johnson, A. L. Dilbeck, Tom
Duer, Robert Marshall, Don Free
man, Clarence Smith, o. w. Dick
son. the Misses Gladys Ikenberry,
Henrietta Blank.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Entertains With
Bridge Luncheon

Thanksgiving decorations were
used by Mrs. Edgar Mason when
she entertained group of friends
at luncheon Saturday at her home
west of Ell Centro.
After luncheon Mrs. Woodrow
Covington was pleasantly surprised
by a shower of pretty gifts, bridge
following the shower Mrs. Haas
won first prize and Mrs. Fisher, the
second.
Guests were Mesdames James H.
Marshall, Charles Bramkamp, Rich
ard Haas, S. c. Scouller, George
Anderson, Ray Forshey, Woodrow
Covington, j. Keyes Mitchell, Louis
Head Wayne Fisher.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Baptist Church
To Have Speaker

Speaker at the First Baptist
church in Ell Centro on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday will be
DR.. A. U. Nicholson, nationally
known radio minister, and founder
of the First Hebrew Christian Syn
agogue in Los Angeles.
The meetings will be held at 7:30
pm. and the subjects of DR.. Mich
elson's addresses will be: 1.-THE
Jews and Palestine in the Light of
Prophecy" THE Jewish Passover
and the Lords Supper" illustrated
by emblems as used in the time of
Christ, and "A Jewish Judge and
Attorneys Conversion to Christ"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Attend District
Auxiliary Meet

Boyce Aten unit, American Le-
gion Auxiliary. was represented by
five members at the twenty-second
district meeting Sunday in La
Mesa.
These five were: Mrs. John Kuhn,
twenty-se district vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Ethyl Martin, unit presi-
dent; Mrs. Edna Morrison, Mrs.
Hugh Davis, Mrs. Hazel Sheely.
District officers were present and
outlined plans for the year. Sunday
afternoon at 4:30 o'clock over Radio
KFSD, San Diego, Mrs. Kuhn talk
ed on membership.
Next Monday night the unit is
sponsoring a turkey dinner and ba-
zaar at Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Birthday Dinner
Precedes Dance

Miss Alta Waterman and Miss
Alice Waterman were joint host
esses at a dinner party Saturday
night at their home, EdgeWild
Ranch. The affair was given in cele-
bration of the hostesses birthdays,
the group later attending the Jun
ior Ten Thousand cluo dance.
ChrySanthemums made colorful
decorations, covers being laid for
the Misses Mildred Shawley, Lillian
Shawley Velda Percival, Messrs.
Parkman Moore, Paul Carroll, Dee
Percival, Bob Wylie, Leroy Jones,
and the two hostesses.
Miss Alice Waterman is living in
San Diego and came to the valley
for the weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Club Membership
Closes Thursday

Monthly meeting Of the Junior
Ten Thousand club will be held
Thursday at 7:30 O'Clock in the club
house.
This meeting is the deadline for
payment of dues and for the admis-
sion of new members.
ANY club member wishing to pro-
pose girl for membership must
have the membership card in the
hands OF the chairman, Mrs. T. G..
Handy, by Tuesday night of this
week.
If dues are not paid at the club
meeting, membership is cancelled.
The program committee has ar
ranged an interesting program for
the enjoyment of members.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Popular Couple
Married In Yuma

Miss Grace Ward and William
Summers of this city announced
their marriage this weekend to
their friends in this city. .....
The marriage took place on March
Is, in Yuma, Arizona.
Both are popular members Of the
younger set, Mrs. Summers being an
active member of the Junior Ten
Thousand club, and Mr.. Summers,
of the 20-30 club.
Mrs. Summers is on the faculty of
the Heber elementary school and
MI. Summers is connected with the
John r. Robertson Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
WADITA GROUP

First meeting of Wadita Camp
Fire group took place this week at
the home of Rosie Fiore, 442 Len
Rey avenue. A short business meet
ing was followed by songs and re-
freshments.
Officers of the group are: Jane
Allinder, president; Patsy Thomp-
son, president; Wanda Thomp-
son, secretary; Rosalind Thomp-
son, treasurer; Virginia Hutson,
scribe; Rosie Fiore, song leader
Miss Ruby Lewis is guardian.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Mt. Signal Viii
Meet Wednesday

Mt. Signal home department will
meet Wednesday at the home of
Mrs. C. w. Brockman. The session
is to be an all day affair beginning
at 10:30 a. m. and having pot
luck luncheon at noon.
Frank G.. Beyschlag, farm advisor,
will talk on landscaping and gar
dening at IL a. m. Hat blocking
and clothing accessories will be the
afternoon projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
NJ. E. Missionary
Society Meeting

Members of the Methodist Mis-
sionary society are reminded of
the meeting Tuesday at the social
hall on Olive, the former Academy
Of Music building.
A song program will be featured
at p. m. and the REGULAR busi0 -"
meeting will take place at 2:30
o'clock. EiNE
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
WATENAGUMA GROUP

Monday is to be a big day for
Watenaguma Camp Fire Girls who
will enjoy a hike which will end
with party at the Ray Edgar
home. The girls are to meet there
and then go on their hike, return
ing to the Edgar home. Miss Ro-
berta Edgar is guardian for this
group.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
WIHETONGA GROUP

Wihetonga Camp Fire girls met
last night at the home of Mrs.
Vesta Riordan. A Council Fire GER
emony was conducted, Mrs Riordan
and Allene Pyle being awarded the
woodgatherers' rank and Louise
Shaw, that of firemaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18
Society
Clubs
SOCIAL CALENDAR
TONIGHT

Recreation council, 800; Imperial
Scout annual meeting, $50;
Brawley
Advanced bridge, 7:30; 451 Wen
sley.
F.. and A. NJ. No. 384, 1880; Ma
sonic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce;
California hotel.
Troop 7, B. S. A.; Scout hut.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18

TOMORROW
Methodist Missionary society, 200;
new social hall.
Presbyterian Missionary society,
1890; church.
Cooking school, 2:00-4:00; Tab
ernacle
Eastside-Sunset, 1000; Friends
church.
Calipatria, 1:30; Gullett's Market.
Convention, 200; De ANA hotel,
CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-18

Rural Recreation council members
are meeting in Imperial Veterans
hall at 8 o'clock tonight.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
Notice

BANK OF THE DANISH WEST IN
DIES OTHER THAN THOSE RELAT
ENC TO IT'S CIRCULATING NOTES
Pursuant to Section l of Ordinance
relating 10 the pay n entof claims against
the National Bank of the Danish West
.ndies other than those relating TO the
circulating bank Notes. passed by the
Colonial ounci for st. Thomas and st
John On February IA, 1885, ano approx
ed by the Governor on + bruary l6, 1885
notice is hereby given to persons who
have claims against the Bank as credi
tors, depostors, or otherwise, that the
bank is pre- pared to make payment OF
all It's obligations on Cemapn
Within six months after presentation
of cry claim W bich sha not have been
paid in full by the Bank, the Bank will
notify the claimant, in writing, of the
rejaction of his claim in whole. or 10
part
Upon approval of the Governor the
Bank may on March l. 1887. deposit
with the Government of the Virgin Is
lands 10 fund to De known as The
Bank Claimants Fund an amount in
lega IeLder. coin or currency Of the
United States equal. at the legal rate
to the amount of the unpaid claims
against the Bank as of March l. 1897
which it recognizes TO he valid Or which
appear to be valid. Thereafter, ana
upon the proclamation of the Governor
that the Bank has complied with the pro
visions of the Ordinance, the Bank shall
cease TO be Liable en- any such claims
Actions may be commenced against the
Bank Oh unsatisfieo claims only if com
menced prior to the time when such
proclamation takes effect. or within
three months after the Bank has given
due notice of RI SECTION Of claims presen
ted to it prior to Maj h /, 1887, which
ever time is !ater.
Within fifteen days after March /
1 937. the Bank wiz also deposit with =
she Government of the Virgin Islands i'm
a fund TO be known as The Disputed
Claims Funds as a creditin dollars equal
at the iega rate to The amount of al
she unpaid disputed claims against the
Bank as 10 which denand shall have
been made prior TO March l, 1887.
Saint Thomas tie 20 March 1885
T'h2 i ational Rank of the DANISH West
!i3s
AXEL EOLSl lHACE
oved: IAUI N. PFAI SON
Governor
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1935-12-19
NOTICE
to holders of Circulating Bank Notes OF
the National Bank of the Danish
West Indies

West Indies
Pursuant to Section a of Ordinance to
provide for the retirement OF the llr.
culating Notes of the National Bank OF
the Danish West Indies passed by the
Colonial Council for St. Thomas and st
John on February Ia 1885. and approved
by the Governor on February 10. 1889
notice is hereby given TO all holders OF
the Circulating Bank Notes of the Ma
tional Bank of the Danish West Indies
that the Benk is prepared to redeem re'
notes in accordance with the proceduts
prescribed 10 the said Ordinance as
follows:
ID All Circulating Bank Notes presented
during the period April l, 1896 10 April
l 1886 TO the Bank at its principal office
in St, Thomas or either of its branches
in st. Croix. or at any agency or agsncie
designated by the Bank will be redeem
by the Bank on demand.
(2) With the approval of the Governor
the Bank may on April l. 1886 deposlt
with Government in fund TO be known
as the Note Redemption Fund an mount
In legal tender coin or currency or the
United States, equal at the legal rate TO
fifty percentum of the Notes outstanding
at the end of the business day OF April l,
1885,
60 Thereafter. aud upon proclama-
ton of the Governor, the Notes OF the
Bank shall.b redeemed from the Note
Redemption Fund 10 the order OF presen
tation for redemption, and in accordance
with the rules established for the sald
fund; provided, however. that the Gov
eminent of the Virgin Islands shall be
under no obligation 10 redeem any SUCH
Notes if not presented for redemption
b. fore April l, 1889. or if the Note Re-
demption Funds shall have been exhaust
ed.
(4) After the issuance of the Cover
nor's proclamation. no action may be
commenced against the Bank for money
due and payable upon any of the
Notes.
The Notes of the National Bank of the
Danish West Indies will cease TO be ie-
gal tender and will not circulate as money
after September Is. 1885.
st. Thomas, The 20 March 1885
THE NATIONAL AANK OF THE DA
NISh WEST INDIES
Axel Hoist Thage
Approved:
Paul M. Pearson
EovornOr
Evening star., 1935-06-24
u. S. STRIKES GROW
WITH TEXTILE ROW
$500 Out in New England
as Seamen Tie Up Oil
Tankers.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Labor disputes spread sporadically
over the United States today.
In New England the United Textile
Workers Of America called out its
members in mills operated by the Ux-
bridge Worsted Co. Early reports said
approximately 1880 of the mills 3,375
employees answered the call. This was
the first serious dispute in the fire.
quently turbulent textile industry in
New England since the expiration of
the codes.
The union issued the strike call as
q protest against the alleged lowering
of code operating standards and to
enforce q demand for wage increases
The company's mills were affected In
Uxbridge, Mass; Putnam. Conn
Woonsocket, r. l.; Pascoag, r. l., and
Lowell, Mass.
The demand for higher wages also
brought a strike call from the Inter-
national Seamen's Union to members
employed in oil tankers owned by the
Cities Service Co.
Four Tankers Tied Up.
-Four tankers were tied up by the
walkout. one in Boston, one in Provi-
dence, r. l., and two in Port Arthur,
Tex. The strikers planned to seek the
support Of workers on other company
tankers as sooa as they put into port.
Percy Pryor. New England repre-
sentative Of the union. said q wage
increase of from $50 to $62.50 a month
for able-bodied seamen was sought.
AS an aftermath of the trolley work
ers' strike in Omaha. Gov. R. L. Coch-
ran of Nebraska paid no heed to the
refusal of non-striking car workers to
abide by arbitration. The Governor
ordered his commission to continue
arbitration Of the differences between
the traction operators and the strikers.
Strike in Northwest.
The 1863 non-striking employees, In
refusal of the question of arbitration,
said, TT is our Judgment that the
strikers and not the non-strikers
should pay the penalty"
In the vast timber country of the
Northwest, California and Washing
ton National Guardsmen were on duty,
ready to protect lumber mill workers
who continued their jobs after some
$4,000 other workers answered strike
call of the newly organized Sawmill
and Timber Workers Union.
Owners Of 1S large bakeries in
Cleveland shut down their plants after
the Bakery Drivers Union issued a
strike summons for only three of the
plants shut down. The 18 plants en-
ploy some $500 men.