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Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Rose-Mesquite Has
Annual Christmas
Party Thursday"

Rose-Mesquite home department
had Its heart party and Christmas
celebration Thursday at the Impe-
rial Veterans hall where the mem
bers met for an all day session.
The hall was decorated for the
occasion in the Christmas theme
and during the afternoon the mem
bers enjoyed series of amusing
games. Names OF the mysterious
hearts for next year were drawn
During the morning a business
session was conducted at which the
following committees were appoint
ed: one for calling on members who
are i'll. Mrs. Morris, Mrs. o. G. Car
Teton; All club sponsors, Mrs. Glenn
ents. Mrs. w. /. Fifield, Mrs. Mil
dred Butler; welcoming, Mrs. c..
Bowman.
At noon pot luck luncheon was
served.
Next meeting will be Jan. IA at
the, Lloyd Hopewell home. -.
Members present were: Mesdames
Lillian Flick, Will Tullos, Charles
Owen, Earl Pyeatt Frank Donald
son, William Simpson. William
Wendell, l., B. Clements, Lorena
Doyle, Lloyd Hopewell, Jack O.
Murphy.
Mrs. Maynard. vice-chair1nan,
presided in the absence of Mrs. E.
G. Latham, chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Society
Clubs
Church To Observe
Women's Day At
Services Sunday

State Street Christian church will
honor the women of the community
congregation in fitting observance
Sunday, Christian churches thru
out the nation, said the Rev. E. K.
Latimer. minister, annually cele-
brate the founding of women's
work In December
At the l0:45 am. service the
minister will deliver special ad-
dress to the group on THE Church
Woman of The Twentieth Century"
Miss Allena Grafton of Los An
geles, secretary of the women's Or
ganizations for the Christian
churches In Southern California,
will be the guest of the Women's
Council at an informal tea at the
home of Mrs. Sam Cox, 1920 Olive
avenue, between the hours of 3 and
4 pm. Sunday.
At the evening service Miss
Grafton will be the speaker and
the women of the church will be
in charge of the. service, offering
special musical numbers, and Off
ciating at the devotions and offer
tory. Mrs w. H. Tyler, Jr, is pres
ident Of the council and Mrs. J. S.
Larew, the secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Dress Rehearsal for Class Play
Indicates Fine Performance

Judging by the smooth running
dress rehearsal, Thursday night
the Senior class play, Remember
the Day., to be given in the high
school auditorium Friday and Sat-
urday nights will be remembered
by the audiences as one of the
most successful of student produc-
tionS.
The play affords real opportuni-
ties to display the dramatic abih-
ty of the students and the plot is
one Of considerable interest, CON-
cerned with the plight of the sew
enth grade boy, Dewey Roberts,
played by Phil Van Slyck, who is
in love with his teacher, Tonne
Sue McChristy as Nora Trinnell,
who in turn is in love with Dan
Hopkins, football coach, played by
Carroll Smith. Lorene Linekin
plays Kate Hill, the girl in love
with Dewey.
In addition to the three acts,
the play has an epilogue and pro-
logue which show the actors 25
years after the main three acts
and in which Tom Rawles plays
the grown-up Dewey, and Helen
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Women S University Club Has
Hilarious Christmas Party

In the annual Christmas party,
held Thursday night in the Bar
bara Worth hotel, Womens Uni
versity club had one of the clever
est social events in the history of
its many successful affairs.
The evening began with Christ
mas dessert served by the Imperial
members and during the refresh
ment hour. Miss Charlotte Webb of
Brawley, accompanied at the piano
by Grace Walker Allen Of that city,
sang appropriate songs.
During the first part of the eve
ming the members. some so of whom
were present, made and filled
Christmas stockings which are to
be distributed to the children in
the Imperial Amcricanization class
eS.
Hilarious Stunts
After this an hilarious program
of stunts was presented by the new
members from each community.
Brawley gave skit entitled Prof.
Spookendike Lectures on Expert
mental Psychology" in which Dor
othea Hanna, Lois Thomas, Mary
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

Louis Ford, Alice Sturgeon. Eliza
beth Wilson, Shirley Hannah, par
ticipated.
Imperial gave modern version of
Romeo and Juliet with Norma Look
and Grace Stockwell portraying the
historic lovers.
Magnolia schools skit was on
Buying Eggs" and those who ap-
peared were Lucille McClelland and
Floris Serns. j..
For Ell Centro, the after Christ
mas spirit was amusingly portrayed
by Miss Irene Swanson. Miss Helen
Thomson, Miss Florence Wanna.
Miss Harriety Sterling.
Concluding Skit
Miss Shirley Hannah, In conclu-
sion, called on various members OF
the group to participate in a cli-
making stunt, THE Gathering OF
The Nuts. .|t-
During the business meeting COM
mitteeS were appointed and jan
uary dance was discussed
Next meeting will be Jan. IL in
Ell Centre when a round table dis
cussion on trips to foreign lands
will be featured, various members
telling of their travels.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
County Council OF
PIT. A. To Meet

County P.-T.A. council members
are to meet Monday in Ell Centro
at pm. in Harding school where
Miss Beatrice Woodward, field rep
resentative for the state tuberculosis
association, will be the speaker.
Miss Woodward will talk on a
constructive health program for the
individual child, stressing the i'm
portance of avoiding fear thoughts
and of stimulating personal respon-
sibility on the part Of the child.
All association presidents, county
officers, chairmen, three delegates
from each group constitute men,
bership in the council.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Future Events For
Hard OF Hearing
Society 8

Future events for the Ell Centre
Society for the Hard of Hearing are
listed in the news bulletin issued
recently by Mrs. Margaret Rad
cliffe.
Monday the club will meet at
7:30 o'clock In the Ten Thousand
club where a group hearing aid
will be installed. The program will
include music by the girls glee club
of Wilson and readings by Miss
Jane Tyler of Wilson.
Wednesday is the card party to
be given at 1:30 pm. and open to
the general public. This also will
be in the club house and there will
be prizes both for bridge and
monopoly.
On Dec. %, at 8 p.m., there will
be a monthly social.
Sunday the group hearing aid will
be available at. the Methodist
church for the morning service and
the State Street Christian for the
evening service.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Theatre Group In
Successful Play
Thursday Night

Experimental theatre scored a
distinct success in that gay COM
edy of family life, Three Cornered
Moon" which had It's opening per-
formance Thursday night in the
Seeley theatre and which was to
be repeated Friday at $3.50 pm.
The play is full of amusing lines
as the audience follows the for
tunes of the Rimplegar family
in their descent from riches TO
poverty.
Alice Pulliam as the heroine
Elizabeth Rirnplegar, deserves con-
gratulations for her work in the
play, handling both her comedy
lines and her dramatic moments
with considerable skill.
Muriel Mitchell as the vague,
fluttery, Intellectual mother, Mrs.
Rimplegar, gives an excellent char
acteriZation.
Jack Korn as the hero, DR.. Alan
Stevens, does a nice bit of work,
having taken over the part at
two weeks notice which makes his
performance all the more credit
able as is that of Leroy Rumsey
as Donald, whose comedy is par
ticularly good.
AS the three brothers, Kenneth,
Ed, and Douglas Rimplegar, War
rem Washburn, Lew Sobke and
Val Hunter are excellent, Wash
burns performance showing his
professional experience, Sobke
playing a straight part we'll, and
Hunter giving smaller role en-
phaSis.
In small parts Aphia Jackson in
the comedy role of the maid, Jen-
ny, was excellent while Ell Nora
Mills, as Scatterbrained Kitty, de-
lighted the audience.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Mrs. LierIe New Noble Grand
Of Barbara Worth Rebekahs

day night at her home, 222 mort
Eighth. Mrs. Lierle Will succe4
Mrs. Sarah Kendall.
Other officers elected are; Mi|
Donna j. Holloway, vice-granj
Miss Jean Gale, secretary; Mi|
Anna Mahaffey, treasurer.
Installation is to take place earl
in January and appointive officeI
will be announced at later daq
Many visitors were present II
the meeting, including several froI
out of town and after the bushnell
was transacted a pleasant soci|
hour was enjoyed during whiq
refreshments were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
PRESBYTERIAN

Morning worship at IL.
The sermon subject will be The
Grammar of Religion Speclal
music will be rendered
Church school at Gas a. m. Per-
sons interested in Bible study will
find the adult class led by Leslie
earle of interest.
Senior Christian Endeavor, at $3.50
D. m, will be addressed by r. r.
Taylor.
intermediate Christian Endeavor
at $50 p. m.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
The words of the Psalmist, Pre-
serve me, o God: for III thee do l
put my trust" constitute the Gold
en- Text in the Lesson-Sermon on
God the Pressrver of Man" on
Sunday in all Christian Science
Churches, branches of The Mother
Church, The First Church OF
Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
The Lesson Sermon includes
these Bible verses from I John:
"And we have known and believed
the love that God hath to Us. God
is love; and he that dwelleth in
love dwelleth in God. and God in
him. Herein is our love made per-
feet, that we may have boldness
in the daY of iudgment. hecauSe
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Dinner Given For
Mrs. Pritchard

DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Hanson, 584
Vine avenue, entertained at dinner
Thursday night in compliment to
Mrs. Virginia Cole Pritchard of
Los Angeles who was in the city
for her monthly book review.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
A. Weakley. Mr.. and Mrs. E. H.
Weakley, Mrs. Pritchard, Miss
Eloise Richardson, Walter Barra-
ger.
After dinner the guests motored
to the Ten Thousand club house
to hear Mrs. Pritchard's lecture.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
A. ID. Buffers, pastor.

The Sunday services at the Meth
odist church will begin at 9:45 with
a Sunday school session at which
time there will be class for every
age. The adult class in the social
hall with its forum discussion will
be of special interest to the parents
The worship hour at II o'clock will
include special music by the vested
choir and a sermon by the pastor
The young people will gather at
$3.50 in the league rooms for a dis
cussion of spiritual values for today.
An added service under the di-
rection of the adult department OF
the Sunday school is a service in the
church at 7:30 in the church. Ru-
dolph Miller will be in charge.
Methodist members and friends
are asked to bring their gifts for the
-.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Social Calendar
FRIDAY

FRIDAY
Experimental theatre, $3.50. Seeley
High School Senior class play, 8,
high school
Mt. Signal farm center, 7:45, Mt.
signal school
Avs. dance, 8. high school
Signal chapter No. 276, O.E.S., 8,
Masonic temple
SATURDAY
Institute, 8, Wilson school
Band practice. Veterans hall
Senior play, 8, high school
Present Day club, 7, 669 WensIey
Bachelors dance, $3.50, golf club
Rural Recreation council, $3.50,
Imperial Veterans hall
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Emmanuel Circle
Meets Thursday

Emmanuel Circle of the First
Baptist church observed Christ
mas in its meeting Thursday after
noon in the church.
Mrs. C. c. Smith, president of
the society. was in charge of the
program and chose for her topic
The Bethlehem Road, following
the theme for the year, High
ways. Mrs. Harold f. Doty was in
charge of the devotions.
After the meeting Mrs. Guy Har-
per and Mrs. Hugh Heating served
refreshments of cake and coffee.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
I I%0< che
Churches
Schools
Bachelors Hosts At
Dance Saturday

One of the most original dances
of the season will take place Sat-
urday night at the Barbara Worth
club with those popular hosts, the
Bachelors club members in charge.
Decorations will resemble a coun-
try store and members and guests
will come in country clothes. Gro
ceries will be given as prizes. The
dance will begin at 9:30 o'clock and
is open to members and friends,
bids being obtainable from club
members.
Russell Lewis, Bob Mack, Alex
Novak are in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
A. A. Epler Visits
Relatives Here

A. A. Epler, of Eaton, Colorado
is visiting his mother, Mrs. l. w
Epler who has been seriously i'll
but who is reported as consider
ably improved in health. He has
also besn visiting his sister, Mrs
L. E. Cooley.
Mr.. Epler was a resident of the
county from 1909-l915 and has
many friends among the pioneer
residents of the valley. He is man
ager of the Colorado Potato Grow
ers association.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
WORLD AFFAIRS
INSTITUTE TO
START DEC. 13

Initial address of the 14th an
nual Institute of World Affairs,
scheduled for the Riverside Mis-
sion Inn Dec. '13 to Is, will be
given Sunday evening by DR.. Ever
EFT Dean Martin, noted educator
and writer, it was announced by
DR.. r. B. Won KleinSmid, chancel-
lor.
Peaceful Change in the World
Economic and Political Order" will
be discussed by D. Martin, who
was recently appointed to the fac
ulty of Claremont Colleges.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Churches Invite Attendance

as he is, so are we in this world
There is no fear in love; but per-
feet love casteth out fear: because
fear hath torment. He that fear
eth is not made perfect in love-"
Among the ssageS from
Science and Heath with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mary Baker
Eddy, is the statement: THE un-
derstanding, even in degree, Of
the divine All-power destroys fear,
and plants the feet in the true
path,--the path which leads 10
the house built without hands
eternal IN the heavens Human
hate has no legitimate mandate
and no kingdom. Love is en-
throned."
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Guests At Informal
Dinner Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove
we're hosts Wednesday night at an
informal dinner party, their guests
including Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt,
Judge and Mrs. r. D. McPherrin.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Imperial Community

A large chart is used by Mr.. E. l..
Wilder at the Imperial Community
church, illustrating the series OF
Sunday evening sermons on, The
Plan of the Ages" Next Sunday
evenings message will be on the
subject. THE Fall of Man A Grip
turegraph will be used to aid in Wis
ually illustrating the message. Sun
day morning Mr.. Wilder speaks on
the subject, "Pauls Estimate OF
Life"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Parties Compliment
Visitors To City

A number of pleasant informal
affairs have been given in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. George Thing of
San Diego who have been visiting
the John T. Rice and Fred Kenyon
families. Wednesday night they
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Strickland at their ranch
home west of Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Final Orders For
Food Sale

Final orders for the cakes, pies.
cookies to be baked by members of
the Methodist Missionary society
were to be in by Friday evening
Patrons may order their particular
favorites in this new kind of cake
sale and the articles will be ready
Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Auxiliary Plans
Apro,, Sale

Aprons, from those sturdy prac-
tfcal ones designed for good hard
work. to the daintiest of coverings
will be offered for sale Saturday
morning by Boycc Aten unit, Am
erican Legion Auxiliary. The sale
will take place in the Southern
SierraS building, Sixth and Main,
at 10 a. m.
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STATE STREET CHRISTIAN
Rev. E. X. Latimcr. minister

Church school $50 a. m.
Woman's Day being observed with
sermon-address at the 10:45 morn
ing worship period. Rev. Latimer
using as his theme, "The Church
Woman of the Goth Century"
At 7:30 p. m. Miss Allena Grofton
of Los Angeles will speak, the wom-
en- of the congregation having
charge of this service.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Present Day Club
At DoUd Home

Mr.. and Mrs. M. j. Dowd will
entertain the members of the Pres
ent Day club at dinner and pro-
gram Saturday night at o'clock
at their home, 669 Wen5ley avenue
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Twice Told Tales
At Raab Home

Twice Told Tales section Of the
Ten Thousand club will meet Mon
day at 2:3O o'clock with Mrs. irving
T. Raab, 642 He'll avenue. Mrs.
w. H. Tyler, Jr., will give the pro-
gram,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Union Daughters
Hold Food Sale

Homemade delicacies will be Of
fered for sale Saturday at 1890 am.
by the Daughters of Union Vet
eranS of the Civil war who will con-
duct their sale in front of the
M. o. King co. store on Main
street.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
SEELEY CONGREGATIONAL

Rev. Frank A. Junkins will con-
duct the regular services in the
church ON Sunday morning. Ser
vice at IL O'clock.
Sunday school at Gas a. IN.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH
(EpiscopaD
Fifth and Orange SITS.

FHCh AID Orange otS.
Third Sunday in Advent.
Holy Communion, 7:30.
Church school, 9:45.
Choral morning prayer, H. Hymns
and chants led by choir; offertory
solo: THE Lords Prayer" Barbara
Horton; sermon by the vicar.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Harold E. Do.y, TIL. B., pastor
All departments of the Bible
school will convene at GAS a. m.
Glasses for all ages. A. A. Moody,
superintendent.
Morning worship and sermon at
IL a. IN. Sermon by the pastor, sub
ject, This Questioning Age" Spe-
cial music by the chorus choir, un-
der the direction of Frederic Rap
son.
Junior Senior and Adult B.Y.P.U.
at $50.
Evening service at 7:30. The
pastor will preach and will use as
his subject, 1.-The Meanest Man in Ell
Centro." There will be special
music and the congregation will
join in the singing of several of the
old hymns.
Young Peoples discussion forum
Immediately following evening SER
vice.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
FIRTH LUTHERAN CHURCH
Meeting-10th and Holt
I..l. q In. hx.s. al.f

htF. JOSepn OdldHlDoo, pdSti
Sunday school meets at 9:30 a. m.
with classes for every age. The les
son will be: THE Birth of the Saw
ior."
The service, 10:30 a. m. The
pastor will use as his topic, why
the Signs Preceding Judgment Day
Are old Just AS They Are" duke
81, 25-36)
Thursday evening at p. m. the
weekly hymn-sing with a story each
week of one of the old favorite
hymns
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Cancel Meeting OF
Wilson PIT. a.

Due To the teachers institute on
Friday of next week, there will be
no meeting in December of the
Wilson Parent Teachers association.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
ST. JOSEPH. HOLTVILLE
The Rev. M. ]. Browne, pastor.

Masses Sunday, 8 and 10 a. m.
Holy Days, 7 and 9 a. m.
Baptism by appointment.
Sunday school, Saturday, 7 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11
Shrine To Conduct
Rurr1rr,age Sale

Cdsis Shrine No 20 is sponsor
ing rummage sale on Saturday
to be held in the building former
ly occupied by the Newberry Co.,
510 Main
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-11

Mrs. Florence Lierle is the noble
grand for the Barbara Worth Reb-
ekahs lodge, being elected to that
office at the meeting held Thurs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21

ms nostrils are keen he continued you saw
me smell out the skin of the leopard. Now let
all the men of the tribe pass before me, and I
will tell you which wore the skim" murmur
of approval rose from the crowd. Sobto was seized
with CONSERVATION.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-05-21

"Fools!" cried the witch-doctor. do you not
see it is trick? He is Orandos friend. He viii
accuse some one else. Any of you might be the
victim. Wasn't the leopard skin found. in Or
ando's hut' Is that not proof enough?' The
throng echoed. Enough"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Uncle Harry)

NOHCEO hAOEtyV operation of Wellington Mclean. The program will range from vocal solos to choral numbers, from mus teal soloists to an entire orchestra. Only . nominal admission fec will be charged children and adults. Uncle Harry, who reads The Demo- crat funnies each day over WATR, will act as master of ceremonies. The program:
 ]. Theme Song by the entire company.
 ?. Cecil Deary-songs-Lamour Tojours Lamour.
 3. Dolores souiay-song - You Hit the Spot.
 {. Mary Boyles-Buck Dance Bye Bye Blues.
 5. Special by Sonny La Flamme with Romeo Dephino at the piano. 6. Joyce Cestar--Song-I've Got My Fingers Crossed.
 '. Lucille Bercier-Song-Lulu's Back in Town.
 g. Arlene Cooke-Acrobatic dance. 9. Virginia Millard-Song-Moon Over Miami.
 10. Murial Chatfield-Tap on Toes-When I Grow Too Old To Dream.
 II. Irene Johnson-Song-Alone.
 i2. Elaine Demers-Song and Dance-No Other One.
 l3. Arlene Cooke-Song and Dance-With All My Heart.
 IA. Katherine Mastroianni-Song Polly Wolly Doodle-Doodie companied on 2nd Chorus by En- tire company.
 IS. Eileen Daly-Song-f I Had Rhythm in My Nursery Rhymes.
 i6. Eleanor Martone and Marion Quick-Daace Teafn-Sugar Plum.
 IT. Michael Favale-Scng- Cow boy Jack.
 ie. Marion Quick - Military Dance--stars and Stripes Forever. l0. Shirley LaFlamme-Song and Dance.
 20. Katherine Mastrolani and Irene Johnson on-Universal' 8 Year old Harmony 0irls-Song-Din
 2i. Arelene Cooke - Russian Dance.
 p. Eleanor Dce-Song-A Beau- tifui Lady in Blue.
 9. Susie Andreano-Song-I Feel Like 8 Feather in the Breeze.
 24. Myrtle ChatfieId -- Military Dance--Anchors Aweigh.
 25. Norma CucOI0-Song.
 26. Helen Burns-Song-I'm Sit- ting High on a Hill Top.
 E. Ann DeIGr0ss0-SOng-n I Should Lose You.
 2e. Edith Rosgi-Song - Where Am I.
 %. Dance Trio-Marie Fiilipalli Irene Pauloski. and Elizebeth Dzinski to the tune of What's the Reason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
|YOUNCSTER SENT
 TOREFORMATORY
Tapped Till of Gasoline Station After Being
 Befriended

A boy who repaid the kindness of q gasoline service station attendant by robblng the till when his bene- factors back was turned was sen. tenced to the state reformatory ct Meriden by Judge Claude V. Badger of Woleott in juvenile court today,
 The youngster was arrested by Detective John Calvin after the stas ton attendant had related how the boy asked for permission to come in and get warm. Taking advantage of the absence of the station pro. prletor who left to walt on Q GUS. toner, the lad took e4.73 from the cash register. Questioned by Dotec" tive Calvin, the youth admitted the theft and returned ei,60 Of the money. The station is operated by Nelson and Begnal ct West Main and State streets.
 Judge Badger, of the Wolcott town court, was on the city court bench this morning in the absence of Judge John r. Modrath, who is III, Tn Q short court session Judge Badger sentenced Q vagrant to 90 days at Brookside and granted . noile in the case of Anthony Ciar. legio. 30 School street, i6, charged with theft. Judge Joseph Talbot Of Naugatuck substituted for Judge Medrath the past three days.