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Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Advanced officers night was OBJ
served Friday by Signal chapter
No. 276, Order Of the Eastern Star.
each officer occupying the station
above her own.
Mrs. John w. Cook took the sta
tion of worthy matron; Mrs. END.
Hatch, associate matron; Harleigh
Bush, worthy patron; END Hatch,
associate patron; Mrs. Leslie Nc
Connell. conductress.
Beautiful flowers in gold and
ivory, the orders coiors for the
new year, decorated the chapter
~om, providing a brilliant setting
zee During the evening Mrs, P. A.
Murray accompanied by Ruth
Teeple Reid, sang only A Rose y
the worthy matrcn, Hazel Purdy,
than being presented with a cor
sage Of roses.
Balloting and initiation were ex-
emplified.
After the chapter meeting the
group adjourned to the banquet hall
beautifully decorated for the occa
sion. Tables had miniature trains
running the length, attractive way
side scenes giving a realistic effect
A shower of gifts, all suitable for
travelling, surprised Mrs U. L.
Martin, deputy grand matron for
this district. Mrc purdV worthy
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
JASPER Women Plan
Years Program,

Mrs. L. S. Neagle and Mrs. Ar
thur johnson were hostesses at
Friday afternoons meeting of Jas
per home department in the Jasper
school,
Plans were made for a reception
for the Jasper school teachers to
be held in connection with the next
farm center meeting and which
will begin with pot luck dinner
at $50 o'clock. Mrs. Vernon Rood
was named chairman of the en-
tertainment committee.
Projects for the year were dis
cussed and it was decided that the
meeting on Oct % will be devoted
to talks on the propositions ap-
pearing on the November ballot.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Decide Budget for
Camp Fire Work

Budget for the Camp Fire work in
this city will remain the same as
that last year according to deci-
sion made at the meeting of the
executive board Friday afternoon at
the high school.
Furthermore the group approved
a cooperative drive for funds as was
conducted last year for the charac-
ter building agencies of the COM
munty.
Guy A. Weakley, president, re-
signed that office due to the pres
sure of activities, and appointed a
nominating committee composed OF
Mrs. A. B. Hanson, Mrs. H. K. Nc
Climans, Mrs. Leah Boyer.
The board will meet is regular
session Wednesday noon at the Cal
ifornia hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Program Series

Inaugurating the first of the
second series of high school radio
programs, Thursday night, the
speech Department. planned the
broadcast.
Those appearing were as follows;
Pat Ryder, "Ebeneze" Fry; Tonne
Sue McChristy, Lorna HamerSon,
and Rita Fabares, accompanied by
Betty Forsberg, sang "Syncopated
Lullaby; Annie Lee Rapson, vio-
lin and Loris Mcconnell, flute, ac-
companled by Helen Dowd, played
waters of the Minnetonka"; Dor
thea Eiler gave reading THE Foot
ball Fan; Jerry Blake, Foolish
Questions; Tonne Sue McChristy
and Rita Fabares sang. Forrest
Damron and Virginia Williams pre-
sented a scene from SheridanS
School for Scandal; and Annie
Lee Rapson and Loris Mcconnell,
Gypsy Love Song" The band
under the direction of L. A. Nc
Carly played the school song at the
opening and close of the program.
Warren Brock, chairman of all the
programs, was the announcer
Girls League
Final plans are being made for
the first function of the Girls
League following a majority vote
Thursday. Sponsors aro correspond
ing with coast schools to obtain
ideas.
G. A. A. Season
Beginning with volley ball prac-
tice the members of the Girls Ath-
letic association are in training for
their first sport of the year. After
three weeks of practice the volley
ball play-offs will be held. This
year each team Is divided into two
classes. "a and c., according to
age. height and weight.
The lis members are divided into
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Three distinctive musicians, each
an artist of high calibre, will be
presented this season in the an
nual concert series sponsored by
the Imperial Valley Music Teach
ars association.
This series, the association be-
lieves, is the finest in its history,
and while the concerts are cost
ing the group more, they believe
it we'll worth while since they are
bringing th leading artists to the
music lovers of the community.
First to appear on the program
is Gregor Fiatigorsky world famous
young cellist, acknowledged as me
greatest cellist of the postwar
generation.
Second is Rose hampton, sopra-
no, Metropolitan opera star and
radio singer, equally famous in
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Mrs. Fred Noble
President for
Calipatria

CALIPATRIA = The Calipatria
farm home department met at the
6M,urch Tuesday afternoon for the
nArpose of reorganizing and elect
ing officers. Mrs. Cliff Bedford pre-
sided in the absence of Mrs. Charles
Ferguson, former president, who has
moved from the community Mrs.
Bedford handed III her resignation
as she is driving the bus for the
North End school and would be un-
able to attend.
Officers elected for the coming
year are Mrs. Fred Noble, president
Mrs. Peter Dayton, secretary-trea-
surer; and Mrs E. H. Thetford, pub
licity chairman. Those present
were Mesdames Peter Dayton E. L.
Hiteman, j. R. McQuiston, F. E. De
Armand, John Alderman, A. B.
Roberts, v. A. Panosh, Clifford Bed
ford and E. H. Thetford.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Many VieO Displays
of Furniture

Four hundred residents of the
valley we're guests of the Imperial
Valley Hardware Co, Friday night
at the furniture style show
Every floor of the building had
displays of the newest trends in fur
niture, in home equipment, in fur
nishings of all types. Much interest
was shown in the exhibits, in fact,
the store was supposed to close at
~ O'Clock but had to remain open
Rsuch longer to accommodate the
guests. Refreshments were served
and each woman present received
rose.
In view of the general interest,
the displays will be kept intact few
a few days longer SO that those
wishing TO see them may do so.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Variety of Affairs Will Occupy
Women During Coming Week

will act as installing guide and Or
tina Mae Consoe. as messenger. Re.
freshments are To be served
LEGION DINNER
Boyce Aten American Legion post
and unit will have joint home
coming dinner Tuesday night at
6:30 o'clock IN the Veterans hall
with members of the post as hosts.
MUSIC TEACHERS
Imperial Valley Music Teachers
association will begin its year Tues
day at a meeting to be held at 3
o'clock at the r. M. Armstrong
home. 1861 Olive avenue, where
much important business will be
discussed Mrs Armstrong Is pro
gram chairman for the year AMI
has planned a homecoming gather.
ing for the first meeting, each
teacher telling something of the
pleasure she obtained this past
summer from music.
After all this activity it Is no
wonder that Wednesday is marked
by a lull, which with Thursday
coming, is a wise precaution for
that day also is busy.
TEN THOUSAND CLUB
Thursday afternoon, at 2:30 o..
cluck. and Mrs. Warren Currier.
president says that she means 2:30,
the club will have its initial meeting
of the year. The club chorus All
make its debut on this occasion an
innovation that will meet with ap-
proval, declare those who have
heard it. In addition, Mrs. Agnes
McEuen of Riverside, will be guest
speaker.
Junior Ten Thousand Club
Election of a president to succeed
Miss Jean Meyer will be an import
ant part of the Junior clubs meet
ing Thursday at 7:30 o'clock in the
club house. This club also VIII
will have an interesting program ac-
cording to Mrs Bert Cosby, chair
man. Mrs. Cy Shipway is chairman
of the hostess committee. Mrs.
Charles Corell, chairman of the NO
yember tea committee, will present
plans for that affair, having had a
meeting of her group this week.
| Inc udllCe Oll iSOF. II WAAi oAoO ~
discussed
MUSIC TEACHERS CONCERT
This is indeed busy week for
| the music teachers who are, in ad-
dition to their meeting, sponsoring
public program Thursday at 7:30
O'Clock in Wilson school when they
will present certificates of merit to
their students who earned them
during the past year. Guy A.
Weakley, district superintendent
and high school principal, will be
the speaker and pupil from each
studio represented will play group
of musical selections.
PROJECT LEADERS
Farm home department project
leaders will meet Friday with Miss
Hilda Faust, extension specialist IN
foods and nutrition, who will DEM
onstrate the making of butter CAKES
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Tounsend Clubs in
Monthly Session

Associated Townsend clubs OF the
valley enjoyed a reunion dinner
Friday when they met at the Call
fornia hotel for kheir monthly
session.
Paul sullivan of San Diego, tWen-
tieth congressional district board
member, was speaker of the even
ing, music being furnished by a
quartet of young people from East
side who sang a number OF Town
send songs.
A. w. Newkirk of Ell Centro, who
is president, was quietly celebrat-
ing his birthday anniversary, but
members heard of the event and
surprised him with a shower OF
handkerchiefs and bouquet OF
roses. Mrs. I. Mayfield made the
presentation address.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Mckinley P.-T.A.
Begins Meetings

Guy A. Weakley, district super
intendent of schools was speaker
at Mckinley P.-T.A.'s meeting FIJI
day afternoon in the school.
Taking as his topic, Thinking
Our Way Into Living Instead Oh
Living Our Way Into Thinking,
the speaker gave an inspirational
address that was greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. r. M. Armstrong led the
community singing with which the
meeting opened. Mrs. Richard Hat-
ner announced the Harding carnival
Halloween. Among other business
the group voted to serve the 2o-3o
club dinner next Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Birthday Party for
Jimmie Meadows

Jimmie Meadows, son of Mrs.
Louise Meadows, had a gay birth
day party Friday at the w. A. Vie
residence, Alb Len Rey avenue.
Games and refreshments were en-
joyed by the young guests, those
present being Jimmie Meadows,
Sherry Ann King, Dorothy Mae
Hatch, Shirley Kinne, Darrell Cole,
Elisa Nice, Mary Lee Maggie, Carl
Maggie all of Ell Centro; Wanda
Trimble and Mona Browder of I'M
perial
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Due to the holidays Monday sees
a lull in activities, which. however,
is more than made up for the fol-
lowing day.
Tuesday is one of the busiest days
on the calendar for the coming
week since, aside from the social
events planned for the day five i'm
portant women's organizations are
meeting then.
PRESBYTERIAN GUILD
Presbyterian Guild members will
have their first meeting, home
coming luncheon, Tuesday noon In
the church social hall with Mrs. E..
M. johnson as chairman of the
committee. Luncheon will be serv-
Cd at l pm, and reservations may
be made with Mrs. Elmer w. Heald,
1893, or with Mrs. johnson 637.
SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB
White Shrine Social club mem
bers are to meet that noon at the
home of Mrs Walter D. Carey 585
Brighton avenue. A pot luck lunch
con and bridge will be featured,
each member providing her own
service.
BUSINESS WOMEN
Ell Centro Business and Profes-
sional Women's club is giving re
ception for new members and guests
at 8 o'clock Tuesday at the Bar
bara Worth hotel. A japanese
theme will prevail in program ano
decorations.
JOBS DAUGHTERS
Jobs Daughters will install ottic
ers at a closed meeting Tuesday
evening at 7,30 o'clock IN the
nno.o,,ic Ternple Lillian SnaWley
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
HARDING SCHOOL

Far away in a jungle in Africa
there lived mother lion and her
baby.
One warm day the baby lion heard
a growl. He ran quickly. There was
his mother dead! A white man had
killed her.
He was standing by his poor
mother when he was grabbed by
the neck. A white man had caught
him and he was taken across the
ocean.
At last they reached the United
States. The man took him to a
pretty house and gave him to lit
tie girl. The little girl was filled
with Joy. She named him Tiny.
Tiny grew up to love the little
girl.-Emma Lumberas, 4th grade.
The 4th, 5th, and 9Th grade boys
and girls of Harding enjoyed sing
in the hall, followed by an excellent
talk by a representative from Los
Angeles for Fire Prevention Week.
Friday they practiced fire drilling.
-OO
At the circus l saw Clyde Beatty
make the lions do stunts. He made
lion jump through hoop that
was on fire. All he had was chair
and a whip and gun. | think the
circus was the best one that has
been here.-Bobby Bliss, 5th grade.
90
L saw the parade. The clowns
rode on the wagon. One clown wav-
ed to me. - Angela Verdugo, 3rd
grade.
I saw tight rope walker He
danced on the Wire.-Martha Liza
rraS, 3rd grade.
The elephants are in the circus.
The lions are in their cages. The
monkeys do tricks. The clowns act
| funny.-1st grade.
One elephant in the parade was
hot. He carried water in his trunk.
He gave himself a shower bath
Mary Lou Ray, 3rd grade.
90
Long ago there was lion whose
name was Leo He lived in Africa
One day he was caught and taken
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
D. u. V. to Conduct
Bazaar and Sale

Plans for a fooG safe and baz,
aar to be conducted at an early
date by Anna Maria Ross tent,
Daughters of Union Veterans of
the Civil War were outlined at the
meeting of the group Fri
Nsy afternoon in the Veterans hall.
~ This meeting was marked by a
large ana enthusiastic attendance,
plans also being made for the next
session, the fourth Friday OF the
month.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
SCHO o. NOTES

to a circus. There he was trained
to act.
Once he was in circus with
some clowns. He was pretty lion.
Mary Willis McElroy.
Beauty mad travelled with the
circus ever since he could remem-
ber He could do many tricks. He
was the prettiest lion the world had
ever seen.
He could roll ball, jump thru
a hoop and ride on the back OF
an elephant.
One day he performed better than
usual and the people clapped and
clapped.
A rich man in the audience then
bought the circus because OF the
lions good performance.
From then until he died Beauty
had all the good things he wanted
to eat.-Phyllis Maxwell, 4th grade.
The girls and boys of our school
went to see the parade. We saw
11dIN GlOWllo dllNi oolllC Vi bAiSii-
waved at the people and made them
laugh In one wagon were some
monkeys. One was swinging on a
rope. In other wagons were lions
and tigers. The old lady that lived
in a shoe was there. Near the end
of the parade were the elephants
Willene Carroll, 4th grade.
90
| saw a lady standing up riding
two horses and driving 10. 1t was
a fine team I think.-Billy Collins
3rd grade.
1 went to the circus. l saw Clyde
Beatty's trained lions and tigers
like the circus. Don't your
Jimmy Carson.
%
l saw all of the animals. / ever
| saw the great hippopotamus. Die
you see it? 1t was big.-George
Schutt.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Annual Police Benefit Ball is
Set for Thanksgiving EVe

work within the community, the
department, by means of last years
dance, contributing generously to
such funds as the Salvation Army,
the Elks, the school milk fund for
undernourished and underprivileged
children, to make Christmas hap
py day for youngsters at the county
farm, to the Community Clothes
Closet and to other institutions.
The dance is open to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Rural Recreation
Council Meets

Rural Recreation council men,
bers will meet Monday night at 8
o'clock in the Imperial Veterans
hall for their opening meeting OF
the year.
Suggestions for activities will be
made, D. E. Greene having several
to offer at this time. Preparations
for election will be made,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Social Calendar

Saturday
J. c. Reception. high school.
Dance, Holtville.
Sunday
Sunday services, churches.
Monday
Masonic luncheon, 12:15, Barbara
Worth.
Ell Centre Lodge No. 384, A. +. &
M, 1880, Masonic temple.
Junior Chamber of Commerce
football dinner, J. California.
Troop !, b. S. A., 1880, Scout hut.
Rural Recreation council. 8. I'm
perial.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Ell Centro's police department has
selected the night of Nov. % for
it's annual benefit dance, a tradl-
tional observance OF Thanksgiving
eve.
This affair will take place in the
Veterans hall where good music
and plenty of entertainment will
combine to make a pleasant even
ing for those attending. Tickets will
go on sale shortly.
Proceeds are used in welfare
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Signal Chapter Has Advanced
Officers Night Friday

matron, and Mrs. Cook associate
matron, all three of whom will
represent the Signal chapter at the
Grand Chapter sessions in Sacra-
mento the week of Oct. 10.
Tempting refreshments were serv-
ed by a committee headed by Mrs.
Duane Stafford. Mrs. w. D. Carey
was chairman Of the committee on
decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

shown, but they will not be chosen
until other sweaters are seen.
Cup Presen.cG
A silver cup won by Jack Adams
of the Future Farmers at the Los
Angeles County Fair was presented
to the student body in assembly
Friday by John Dubois.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Schools
Churches

Each rpresents the young gen.
Grafton or musicians and each
occupies a distinctive and enyiable
position in his field.
Tickets for the series will go on
sale about Oct. Is. The concerts
are sponsored by the Music Teach
ers for the purpose of bringing good
music to the valley and are pre-
sented at cost, this being nom
profit project.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Calipatria Church
School Outlines
Work for Year

CALIPATRIA = The II q "a
school board of the Union Congre-
pational church met at the home OF
G. S. Huey Tuesday night Tor
business session. The chief business
of the meeting wa to vote 10 re-
wise the constitution SO that churcn
officers could be elected at the time
of the annual meeting of the churcn.
They also decided to give hand-
some Holman Bible to the pupll
from the upper grades who mem
orizes the greatest number OF SCRIP
ture verses between now ana tne
first of May. New teachers IN the
Sunday school are Mrs. Wlilaih
Corn Mrs. Bee Warren, and Mrs.
v A Panosh who will assist With
the beginners.
A group of high school young
people met at the church Wednes-
day at $50 for fellowship supper
and TO organize a Sunday school
class Plans for the year were
c1scussed and much enthusiasm
was shown in the Scripture memory
contest.
New space is being PROVIDED lor
classes of all ages. Rev. ROBERTS
has plans and material Tor the
erection of Junior boys den on
the church lot and with the as
sistance of the superintendent ano
others, this work should be COM
Melted in a short time.
A committee from the SUNDAY
school. the Ladies' Aid and the
Mothers class met Tuesday after
noon to estimate the cost OF mater
ials for the new curtains TO oe
made, dividing the church audi
torium into three class rooms. Ihose
on the committee were G. S. Huey
Mrs. A. B. Roberts, Mrs. Joe Bailey
Mrs. Vance Wilson, Mrs. j. j. Far
mer and Mrs. Charles Everett.
The subject of Rev. Roberts ser
mon for Sunday morning is Below
Sea Level"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Wapecoha Group

Wapecoha Group
The Wapecoha group met Thurs
day at the home of Virginia Nc
Bride. Among other business, plans
were made for a Halloween party
at the home of Lucille Allen. Louise
Chormicle was received as new
member. After the business meet
ing the group had a surprise party
for Genevieve Moody in honor OF
her birthday. Each girl brought
gift. these being opened while the
Nfreshments were served.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Visitors In City
For Weekend

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Ander-
son of Ukiah, former Ell Centrans,
are spending few days in the
city.
Father Sweeney, pastor of st.
Mary's Catholic church, will not
return AT present he is located at
Saltwater.
Mrs. James Peter Greene made
brief business visit to the valley
this week, returning Friday night
to Berkeley.
The holidays are the occasion for
number of trips, either to or from
the valley. Among those who are
visiting in Ell Centro are Mr.. and
Mrs. R. L. Hayden, former residents.
At the j. E. Simpson home this
weekend, will be a big family re-
union, those attending being: Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Harrison, Miss Ruth
Simpson, Miss Ellis Simpson, j. P.
Riley, Denzil Stokes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd Hutton, all of Los Angeles.
The group will remain until Mon
day, the men utilizing the holidays
for dove shooting.
Hans Merklein has returned from
business trip to Santa Cruz.
90
Don Wells is back in El Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Woape Group

WGape Group
Members of the Woape Camp Fire
mcoup will meet with their new
.ardian, Miss Isabel Murchison, at
$40 Wensley Tuesday at 7:30 o'clock.
Ruth McClimans, who is torch
bearer, will tell the story of her
ceremonial gown Members of this
group are: Jean Maitland Gloria
Maddox, Grace Thompson, Mary
Alice Trey. Mary Maggie, Grace
Maggie, Mary Jane Caplan.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Charles Provence and Mrs. Walter
Phillips Friday afternoon at Wilson
school. Members of Group l will
meet in the Wilson auditorium next
week for election of officers. Those
in this group are: Betty Mae Duer,
Betty Lou Johnson, Mary Lou Grif-
fin, Jean WEIGH, Pauline Hoy. Edith
Small Margaret Baxter, Doreen
Meagher, Jeanne Stanton.
Group 2 will meet Wednesday
evening at o'clock at the home
of Mrs Walter Phillips, sol South
Tenth street. Election of officers
will be the chief business. Members
of this group are; Mary Claire Kief-
fer, Dorothy McClimans, Helen Mae
Beronio, Alton Marsh, Laverne Ia
vala, Clara Pullenza, Patricia Buck
lin, Marjorie Woodland, Perrietta
Burke, Billie Jane zeityogel, Joan
Clark, Haruyo Kubota, Gloria Ray
Wanda Lee Dickson.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Wanaka Groups
The Wanaka Camp Fire groups
met with their new guardians, Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Guardians Meeting
Ell Centro Camp Fire guardians
will hold their first meeting of the
year at the home of the president,
Mrs. Faye Manley, 1905 Len Rey
avenue, Thursday, at 7:30 o'clock.
This will be "get-acquainted"
meeting for new guardians. Plans
will be discussed for the years pro-
gram and activities.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11
Wadita Group

Wadita members elected Jane
Allinder as their president at their
regular meeting. Roberta Bartho-
lomew is the new president;
Lenna Arnold treasurer; Barbara
Marsh, song leader; Rosie Florle,
secretary; Phyllis Purdy, scribe.
The meeting was at the home OF
Roberta Bartholomew. Each mem
ber is working for her firemaker's
rank with the exception of two;
Jane Allinder and Miss Ruby Lewis
guardian, are working for torch
bearers ranks
After the meeting refreshments
were served. - ...-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

l saw all of the animals. I even
saw the great hippopotamus. Did
you see it? 1t was big.-George
Schutt.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

Long ago there was lion whose
name was Leo He lived in Africa.
One day he was caught and taken
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

One elephant in the parade was
hot. He carried water in his trunk.
He gave himself a shower bath
Mary Lou Ray. 3rd grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

1 went to the circus. saw Clyde
Beatty'S trained lions and tigers.
like the circus. Don't your
Jimmy Carson.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

| saw a lady standing up riding
two horses and driving 10. 1t was
a fine team I think.-Billy Collins
3rd grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-10-11

The elephants are in the circus.
The lions are in their cages. The
monkeys do tricks. The clowns act
funny-1st grade.