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Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Easter Party At
Wright Home

Children of the city are having a
festive weekend with so many
Easter parties planned for them
Among these gala affairs was the
Easter party given Thursday after
noon by Barbara Dell Wright.
Games were played the chief fea-
tur being an Easter egg hunt at
which Betty Lu Waterman won the
prize.
Later refreshments were served
and the table was particularly at
tractive with its centerpiece, a
basket filled with surprises for the
guests. A color scheme of yellow
and lavender was used throughout.
Children present we're: Jean
SWanberger, Betty Lu Waterman,
Dorothy Shannon, Wilma Jean
Lakey;; Helen Maloof, Betty Lou
Watson, Wilma jerks, Ray john
son, Billie Watson, Zane Wright.
Donna Burden of Santa Ana, and
the hostess, Barbara Wright.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Westside School Presents Charming
Oberetta Thursday EVening
Edited BY ANNE HARDY DAVIS

gnome; Laura Napier, fourth gnome;
Mary Lou Smith, fifth gnome; Del
ma Upshaw sixth gnome; Betty Nc
Cain, seventh gnome; Iva Nell
Odle, eighth gnome; Lewis Dawes,
OLD sailor; Lloyd Ashcraft, Capt.
Jim Oliver; Yoshie Oban, Celestin
Bucher, Julia Quintana, witches;
A large cast of children from all
grades made up the off stage chorus
Bobby Brooks being soloist.
Albert GrouleGf was head proper
ty man, and dances we're present
ed by Aileen Upshaw, Jennie Singh
Betty Mccain, Laura and Bernice
Napier and Katie Dawes. Haruc
Fijizawa decorated the programs.
Winds were: Alice YoShimura
Tamiko Obano, Ukie Oban, Ruth
Quintana, Buddy Wixom, Buddy
Potter, May Tabauchi, Ampart
Quintana.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Special EUents AT
Country Club

Two important dates are on the
Barbara Worth golf clubs schedule
the postponed Scotch foursome and
buffet supper, and the annual cleo
ton of officers for the women'S
auxiliary.
April 26 is the date selected fol
the Scotch foursome to be played at
D. m. and to be followed by buff
fet supper served at p. m. CARD
games will be arranged in the eve
ming for those who wish to play.
On May 5, at a. m. the auxiliary
will hold its annual business meet
ing at which officers will be elected
A pot luck luncheon will be served
at nOOn
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Bedroom Furniture Demonstrated
For McCabe>Eucalybtus

various types of furniture with ap-
propriate furnishings for the room.
j. r. Fahs, head of the furniture de-
partment, explained the various
types of furniture shown and the
characteristics of each style.
Furniture Styles
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onstration agent, told the group
methods of distinguishing various
woods used in furniture making and
various styles of furniture. Discus
sion of the factors TO be considered
in selecting MATTRESSES was also fea-
tured by Miss Glenn.
At the business session in the
morning Mrs. Charles Hackleman
read items from the farm bureau
news letter, Mrs. j. r. Southworth
reported on the regional farm bu-
reau conference, and Mrs. j. r
Clark reviewed the meat cookery
project, other center members tell
ing their experiments in using the
methods demonstrated. Those who
had earned their half dollars for tbs
center treasury described the ways
in which they had gained the money
Pot Luck Luncheon
A pot luck luncheon was servec
at noon, hoStesSes being Mrs. Win
wright, Mrs. John Frohly, Mrs. Lei
Bucket. Mrs. F.. o. Rosenbaum.
Next meeting will feature Mex
ican theme and will be at the j. E
Brock ranch with Mrs. Brock anC
Mrs. Fred Veliquette as hostesseS.
Members present were Mesdame
Charles Hackleman, E. L. Self, Dew
ey w Bucket, c. G. Marshall, j. r
SouthWorth. George L. Winwright
J. r. Clark, j. p. LaBrucherie. Jes
sic Dutton, S. A. Gum, Georg
Farmer, A. K. Swan, Evan T. Hewes
Tom Allen, Edward Carson, Ear
Anderson, John Frohly, Curti
Boone, Ike Boone, E. w. Harrington
r. w. Haworth, l.. A. Richter, Johl
F. Waterman, j. E. Brock, Rem
Smith, Elton Christian, Alex McRae
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Ray Forsheys Hosts
To Bridge Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Forshey were
hosts Thursday to their bridge club,
members meeting for a pot luck dim
ner and game of bridge.
High score prizes were won by
Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Anderson.
Mrs. George Anderson was a guest
of the club and members present
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bram-
kamp, Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Mar
shall, Mr. and Mrs Richard Haas,
Mr.. and Mrs S. c. Scouller, Mrs.
Edgar Mason and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
FL CentranS Haze Interesting Plans
For Easter HOLIDAYS

Easter is a gala time and one
OF many festivities and of family
reunions. Ell Centrans have many
interesting plans for the holidays.
some having guests and others Wis
itjng friends and relatives.
Many of the college students are
home for the holidays. From San
Diego State college are T. S. Walk
er, Don Rex, Jr., Temple Robinson,
James B. Fisher and Ahleen Gran
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Junior Ten Thousand Club Sponsors
PaIO Verde Festival Fashion Shoev

Mrs. George Conner for Polka Dot
shop.
Kenyon's Desert plunge will pre-
sent the latest fashions for bathing
suits.
The fashion show will begin
promptly at $3.50 pm. and promises
TO be beautifully staged and di-
rected. the attractive frocks being
displayed to the best advantage.
Another event of fne afternoon
will be the famous dance of the Palo
Verdes presented by group OF
Wooda Blesy dancers, ~
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Luncheon Honors
TUo Students

Mrs. George King entertained
Wednesday at a prettily appointed
luncheon at her home, Tenth and
Commercial, the affair compliment
ing Miss Georgiana Sones and
Miss Ethel Pearl Cross, both of
whom are students at use. and
are home for the Easter holidays.
Covers were laid for the honor
guests. for Miss Iva Reah Skip
per, Miss Pollyana Stone and the
hostess
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10

Bedroom furniture was the topic of
study for McCabe-E Eucalyptus home
department members who had an
all day session Thursday, meeting
in the morning at the George L..
Winwright home, 10l4 Euclid ave-
nue., and in the afternoon at the Ell
Centre 1, V. Hardware company
store.
The store had arranged a series
of effective bedroom sets, featuring
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
SOS. Club At
Skipper Home

Members of the SOS. club have
been having a gay time this vaca-
ton, enjoying a number of social
affairs.
Thursday they met at the home
of Miss Iva Reah Skipper, 534 Ham
ilton avenue for an old fashioned
chicken dinner, all members being
present.
The affair also honored Mrs
George King, who after dinner
was surprised with a pink and
blue shower from her friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Sister Here For
Short Visit

Mrs. Howard P Meyer Thursday
enjoyed a brief visit Whith her sis
ter, Mrs. Henry c. Rice of Los
Angeles, who spent a few hours
in Ell Centre.
Mrs. Rice and a party of friends
have been enjoying few days
stay at the Meyer cottage at
Oakwilde.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Wice Told Tales
Section Meeting

Twice Told Tales section of the
Ten Thousand club will meet Mon
day at 2:30 pm. at the J. E. Brock
home. Mrs. Forrest f. Kutz will
have the program and plans will
be made at the business meeting
for the sections program at the
club on Thursday,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Niece Guest OF
George Martins

Mr.. and Mrs. George Martin
have as their house guest this
week Mrs. Martins niece, Phyllis
Paine of Whittier who is spend
ing the Easter holidays in Ell Cen
trO.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Send Social NeWS
In to Post-PreSS
Society
Clubs

Information about valley resi-
dents, their cOmings and gOings,
their guests, their parties, is the
interest of the POst-Press and
il will be greatly appreciated
if such news notes are tele-
phoned TO the society editor.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-10
Yuma Residents
Visit City

Mrs. Paul Jones and her brother
Bob Test, both of Yuma Arizona
visited Mrs. Evalyn Boman WcS-
terfield.. Friday.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17

And there are such a lot of
Merrlhews, girls who try to be
lively and entertaining and
friendly but have such gross de-
fects of personality that their
best efforts repel rather than
attract.
Girls with a winning personality
know better than to choose heavy
topics of conversation and batter
them to bits where the situation
fairly cries out for lightness,
sparkle, inconsequence.
A dull personality means en-
barraSSing moments. ranking
snubS, social losses. Success de-
ponds on so many things-not
merely looks, but manner, voice,
tact.
All of them things that can be
learned, however. Read what a
distinguished psychologist has to
say on changing your personality,
winning your way with others.
There is a fascinating study of
the subject in our 40-page Home
Institute booklet, IMPROVING
YOUR PERSONALITY, simply a
find if you need practical advice.
To order your copy, use coupon.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Times Dali y Pattern
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The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Winning Personality

What a trio! The Merrihew
girs. entertaining poor John. who
made the mistake of dropping in
for a call!
Heavy-handed Emma is bound
she'll display her up-to-date-nesS
by discussing economies.
eyes, we've got all the gold
coming into this country. And so
what? D'ya think all the other
countries are just like Sanity
Claus, sending all that gold here?
Think they haven't got some
thing up their sleeve?" wrangles
Emma. in an argumentative tone
Johns head would ache from
following Emma's theories alone.
But he also has, coming in the
other ear, the braying laugh of
Bertha. She's one of those people
who get right up in your face to
talk or laugh-you feel their hot
breath for a week afterward
Daisy is more or less quiet; she
has to be, she's picking her
teeth. Yes, actually. You may
think toothpicks went out with
the horse and buggy, the pompa.
dour. and high topped shoes. Not
at the MerriheWSI
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Beauty
Grooming and
Charm
BY DONNA GRACE

We frequently observe an air
and expression Of boredom on the
faces and in the manner of young
girls, as well as those who are
not so young.
The young people are likely to
assume this air in their efforts
to appear grownup and somewhat
blaSe and perhaps the older girls
are just plain bored.
There are plenty of thing. that
are bit wearing and a real
strain on good manners, and one
Of the worst, we will concede, is
the pollyanna and perpetual
Observation-Disclosures.
No one expects u to go about
with an effusive cheerio grin, but
we cannot afford ever to wear
bored look unless we are in train
ing for a scarecrow or bogieman
role.
Everyone shuns a Self-centered,
bored person. They are always
ugly and disagreeable and really
there is no excuse for them. This
air of boredom is often due to
sef-consciousneSs-s the cure is
to remove the thing that gives
us this inferiority complex.
1t is usually something about
our appearance. We may be the
type who feels that beauty aids
and all makeup is just a foolish
gesture and waste of time. We
try to feel superior and independ-
ent Of any artificial beauty aids.
Some girls are even so sure
they are superbly apart from the
average young person who is in
tent on self-improvement that
they become cynical, and this is
indeed a distressing trait in any
one.
Take yourself in hand and
just try to overcome any look or
manner of boredom. Be intensely
interested in yourself and in
others too, of course, but it is
possible for you to make yourself
lovely and to correct your little
mannerisms that may have been
something of trial to others.
We are never bored when we
are sure we look smart and we'll
groomed and refuse to criticize
our associates,
Bring your beauty problems
to me and let's see if we can
not help you with them. En-
close a stamped, Self.addreSSed
envelope and address Donna
Grace, Beauty Editor Of this
paper.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
By MRS. CORNELIUS BEECKMAN

: especially like to know them. Peo-
pie of all ages are casual about
this sort of thing, you know.
First know that you're a grand
girl-you couldn't have written
that charming letter to me if you
weren't. Then be convinced that
you will be grand addition to
their group. Then plan your lnvi-
tations and every detail of your
party proudly and Hospitality.
Don't let anyone else do the invit-
ing. It's your party. and, as
hostess, you are the one to do the
inviting.
You know some of the girls and
boys" That's an excellent nu-
cleus with which to start. To
this first party you may either
invite only those whom you do
know, or, if you wish, you may in
vite these and give each one the
privilege of inviting a guest-a
boy to invite girl, girl to in
vite boy. But in your invita-
tions to those you know, if you
do decide on the latter kind of
invitation, ask for the name and
address of the person whom she
or he is inviting. and then write
an invitation to second" this di-
rect invitation. Like this:
Dear Mary Allen:
zoe Murray has told me that
he has invited you as his partner
for my party, and l want to second
his invitation and to tell you how
happy I am that you can come,
and to welcome you to my house.
The party is, as you know, on Fri
day, the first of February, at my
house, at 8 o'clock.
Mother joins me in sending
you welcome to our home.
Cordially,
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
GETTING ACQUAINTED
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
II have always wanted a crowd
to go out with but 1 never really
bothered. Lately have been
watching a crowd that one Of my
classmates goes out with, and they
seem to have the grandeSt times.
To go to each others homes, 60 to
shows and sports together, and
go out walking-that must be
fun, and l like fun.
81 would like to become &C
quainted with them, and also have
fun. But 1 am not sure that 1
have the right idea to get &C
Quainted with them. 1 only know
few of the girls and boys. /
thought that if I could invite them
to my home some evening for
good time, maybe could break
the ice.
"Or should wait for them to
invite me to one of their affairs
first? And how should I invite
them (if my idea is right, by
ASKING my classmates TO invite
them, or by sending cards Of invi-
tatiOn? SIXTEEN"
I like your letter, my dear girl,
its friendlineSs and it's Fortnight
ness, and your appealing yearning
to have fun" And I'm all for
your wish to break the ice, and to
become a part of this happy
group.
I'm sure they're going to like
you and enjoy having you one of
their group. And so let's not
stand on ceremony and let's not
wait for them to invite you. Per
hapS since you've never asked
them to a party. never made
social gesture to them, they
haven't thought that you would
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
SHOWER INVITATION
ear Mrs. Beeckman:

Dear Mrs. ,Beeckman:
"Will you kindly explain the
correct procedure in the event
that 1 am invited to a shower
which, for various personal rea-
sons, / do not wish to attend? Do
1 merely send regrets or must the
regrets be accompanied with q
gift? E."
A definite answer to your ques-
ton depends on those personal
reasons" that are in your mind.
You may merely send your re-
gretS to this invitation, as you
would to any other kind of in
vitation if you do not wish, for
any reason, to accept it. Or, if
you have special interest in the
guest of honor and in contribut-
ing to the shower given for her,
then you may, properly and gen.
erously, send a gift with your
note of regret.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
When Manners Are Correct

Your note Of invitation tt
Joe" might read:
Dear Joe:
81 would like so much to have
you come to a party that l
am giving at my house on Fri.
day, the first of February. at
8 o'clock. Mother and j would
like very much to welcome
you to our home, and 1 hope
that you can come.
"Also. if you would like to,
I'd like to have you invite a
girl to come with you. And
if you will send me her name
and address, I'll send her an
invitation to second yours.
"FriendIieSt greetings, and
the hope for a Yes, I'd love to
come
Cordially"
You might have your party a
Cafeteria Party, or a Hot Dog
party-both are fun.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
INVITATION TO CALL

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
"When a girl meets young
man at a party, dance, or any
other affair, and he offers to
take her home, is it proper for
her to invite him to come to
her home some evening, even
though he hasn't mentioned any
thing about coming over? R."
Yes, it's in the friendly way of
hospitality for her to give this
invitation. This kind of invita-
ton shouldn't he emphasized, just
a more or less casual indication
that you would like to extend"
the hospitality of your home to
pleasant people. Then an in
vited guest, whether that person
is a woman or a man, is given
the privilege of acting on the in
vitation as she or he wishes.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17

1t would take too long 10 go
into testing of textiles, and 1t
isn't necessary these days anyway.
Reputable stores will tell you
what's in a garment. But we can
at least learn a little about the
various fibres, can know what we
are wearing, and whether to ex-
pect it to wash, clean or neither.
Familiar Fibres
There are ten main textiles
that go into our clothes, three
from the vegetable kingdom, seven
from the animal. The plant fl
bres are cotton, flax and rayon.
The animal fibreS are wool from
sheep, wool from three different
kinds of goats, llama wool and
camel's hair. An insect fibre,
also an animal product is silk.
We are all fairly familiar with
silk, cotton, flax and rayon, and
almost every adult knows what
you can expect from them. We
do not know what the other ami.
NAL products will do, however, so
we might review them hastily
here, and at least know what we
are wearing.
The term wool covers the
fleece or hair of sheep, goats
and camels. So it by no means
refers to the fleece of sheep, as
we usually think it does. In addi-
ton, sheep and goats are to be
found in almost every country
of the world, and it is almost
impossible to classify for our
selves the many types and
grades of wool. Some woods are
excellent because of the short
ness and fineness of the fibres,
others for the length and
strength. Be sure you get what
you need.
Many Types of Wool
Vicuna is from the vicuna
goat, and almost none of it is
imported to this country. The
CC4ALl' 4lOWCNSI, ID VI Gcu applied
to light weight fabrics made
from first grade wool. Real
vicuna would be enormously ex-
pensive.
Another term commonly mis-
used is cashmere. It is supposedly
the hair of the Kashmir goat,
which is wonderfully soft. But
We buy cashmere woods, fine and
soft indeed, but they never were
near KaShmir.
Again we have cameI's hair as a
miSuSed term. Some people think
it means a color. AS a matter Of
fact most fabrics sold for camel'S
hair have no more than 10 per
cent of the fine, soft underground
of real camels hair. But they are
good fabrics.
Mohair is made from the hair of
the Angora goat. It is a fiber of
great strength and durability, and
is used mostly for Innings. espe-
cially when it is mixed with cot
tons. It's had a vogue for top
clothes the past year or so,
The Washington times., 1936-01-17
Treating Floors

A room can be no better than
its floors. No matter how at
tractive the furniture or rugs may
be, if the floors are unsightly the
appearance of the room is spoiled.
If you plan to use moderiniza.
ton credit insured by the Fed
eral Housing Administration to
improve your home, it will be wise
to pay special attention to your
floors. If the wood is in good con
dltion the general procedure is to
Scrape, varnish and wax, but if
the wood is not in a condition to
take this treatment there are
other ways to make the floor at
tractive.
There are many composition
coverings on the market which
may be laid over the old floor.
The Washington times., 1936-01-17


unions have been wrecked.
Spells Children
Dear Miss Fairfax:
MY husband, I suppose, would
pass muster as good citizen.
He is honest, doesn't break the
laws, and is a successful business
man. But he is sowing the whirl-
wind in our home.
HE is so madly and inSanely
devoted to our children that he
will stop at nothing to wean them
away from me, and to have a
greater influence over them than
I have.
He Spoils them, will not allow
me to correct their faults. When
I buy them suitable clothes he
will go out and buy them stuff
which appeals to their vanity.
He had a halfgrown boys suit
cut down for my little son Of 4,
and now the child will not wear
suitable clothes.
Il provide proper meals for the
children: Fruits, cereals, milk,
cream, the right sort of meat.
He urges them at the table to eat
mans food" with the result that
their stomachs are constantly out
of order.
The children are quick enough
to take advantage of this hold
they have over him. The Oldest
boy of 10 brags about it, and
puts the younger ones up to twist
ing their father around their
fingers.
Whats to be the end of this
state Of affairs? I shudder to
think.
"DISPOSSESSED."
Why not tell your husband, as
you've told me, about the nursery
politics which is going on in your
home; that the older boy under
stands his influence and is not
only using it, but is teaching the
younger children to abuse it to
their advantage.
IF father could be concealed
back of a door, or in a closet some
time, while the older boy is
instructing little brother how to
get the best of dad, it might bring
about a reform. In the meantime,
talk to your husband repeatedly
about this state of affairs, and
how bad it is for the children.