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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

The possibilities of having the na- tional headquarters of the Knights of Lithuania in this city, will Do diS. cussed ct the regularly monthly meeting 10 tho K. of L. club to be held tonight. According to infor. nation received In this city, present headquarters located in Chicago. will be transferred to either Waterbury or Worcester, Mass, this city beinG favored, however, due to local aotivi. ties. The national lodge has about 200 affiliated branches and Q total membership of more than 10000.
 During the past week, several in' quiries have been made of the Lithu- anian Professional and Business men in this city as to the possibilities of having the organization offices brought here and 1t Is reported that faVorble responses have been re coiyed, The local organization is m Q position to accept such duties as ore requifed to operate nationally.
 Tn event tho headquarters are brought here, the official lodge publication ''The Lithuanian Knight would ho published here with local officials stating that instead Of be:. ing issued twice monthly, 1t would be circulated weekly.
 First inquiries as to the move were made of Professor Alexander J. Aieksis who stated that he will con- suit Rev. Joseph J. valantiejus! pastor of St. Joseph's church, ana Attorney Joseph P. Allshausky, presi- dent of the K. of L. club. Atty Allshausky said today that In event headuuarters are brought to thil city, the offices would he located In the K. of L. building on Green street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

(reelection): surgeon, pr. Thomas ?. Maher of the Veterans hospital, Newington; judge advocate, State Representative Anthony Telesca of Torrington: council of administra- ton, John 6chilling of Greenwich and Michael Bannon of New Britt ain (members for two years. end John Mcdonnell of Hartford (member for one year).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Brewing of malt and barley beverages dates back to 1000 3. O. Use of hops In brewing dates back to the seventh and eighth centuries B. 0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
LAWN PARTY TO BE
 HELD WEDNESDAY
Ladies' Aid to Be SpOrl' sOrs-ROck RirlnlOn
 Grange to Meet
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. BAxteH PhOnO Naugatuek SS.&

A lawn party will Do held We'd nesday night at the United church lawn by tho Ladies' Aid society ot that church. The Loyal Daughters organization of the church will be invited guests.
 1t will be In the nature of Q ham. burg roast, after which Q social will he enjoyed, Mrs, Ralph Tucker, chairman of tho committee in charge, announces that all prepara- tions are virtually complete and Q flnO time Is expected,
 Assisting her are: Mrs. Ernest Clark, Mrs. John Cook and Mrs, Charlotte Koerher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Historian

Historian
 ganizatlons were: Department commander, John M. Breen of Hartford: senior vice commander, Joseph Perronc og New London; junior vice commander. Colonel Charles LockhaFt of New Haven; niaarterFnaeter, George Y. French og Hartford (rcelectlon) chaplain, John P. Brennan og New Haven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Auxiliary OmCers

VFW auxidiiary: Department president, Mrs. Mary Frost of New Britain: senior vice president, Mrs. Ella Brennan of New Haven; jufl- for vice president, Mrs. Frances Anderson of Bridgeport; chaplain, Mrs. Nellie Moquin of Hartford;
 treasurer, Miss Gladys Eastwood of Brldgeport (reelection); secre. tary, Mrs. Katherine Hoffman of New Britain: conductress, Mrs. Jennie Vacca of Middletown; as- slstant conductress, Mrs. Loretta echilling of Greenwich; guard, Mrs. Frank Cavalier of New Canaan; assistant guard, Miss Edith Wasnnuth of New London; patriotic instructor, Mrs. Elsie Chamber of Milford; historian, Mrs. Helen Brophy of Waterbury;
 color-bearers, Mrs. Evelyn Holdtn- ridge of Mystic, Mrs. Margaret Cook of Plainville, Mrs. Katherine WaldrOn of Torrington and Mrs. Emma Halter of stoningtcn; flag bearer, Mrs. Josephine Hanley Of Danbury; chief of stan, Mrs. Rose Goodwin of New Haven; parlia-
 meutarlan, Mrs. Catherine Dibble of Meriden: council members, Mrs. Cora fIine of New Milford, Mrs. Charlotte Shear of Newing- ton, Mrs. Mae Colligan of Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

complete plans for the parade. The meeting to begin at 7:30 o'clock, will he in charge of Mrs. John Brusas, commander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Final Service
 Yesterday marked the final church service of the United church until the second week in September. Rev. and Mrs. Craig Whitsitt gre starting their annual vacation. They will mako trips into tho New England states during August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Spanish War Vets

Mrs. Lura Dutlen of the Iocal auxiliary Of the United Spanish War Veterans will be . delegate to the auxlllary's national conven- tion. Miles ". Deane, state c0nl-
 nander of Che group announced that Che annual visit Of the 6e- partment to the soIdlers' home In Noreton will he made Sept l3. Euey Edwards. department presi- aent of ahe AHxillFay, viii make her annual visitation e Inc local eamn Ney. 22s 'a.r,s.srs =.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
AuxllIary to Meet

The Auxiliary to the Lithuanian Legion, Sylvester J. Stokes Post, will hold an important meeting tomor- row night at St. Joseph's Congress avenue school at 7:S0 o'clock. Plans viii be made ct this time for par" ticipation in the national conven- ton parade to be held in New Bri- tain on next Saturday afternoon. All present and new members will De welcomed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
British Veterans

Cuertin's grove on the Cheshire road was the scene yesterday of the first annual picnic and outing of Lord Kitchener post and it's auxiliary, British War Veterans. More than 25O persons attended. A picnic lunch was served and Q program of sports was enjoyed under the direction of Al Stroud, Donald Macdonald and Mack Marshall. One of the features of the day was . softball game bee tweenf the members of the local post and the members of the An- sonia post. The local group won. Mrs, Donald Macdonald and Michael Lawson were c0-ctairmen Of the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Florlo Pat

Members of Florio post. Italian- American World War veterans, and it's auxiliary visited New
 kxltaln yesterday where prelim- nary plans for the annual state convention of the organization were discussed. The state session takes place tn Hartford next
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
H, N, to Meet

There will be on important meet. ing of the Holy Name societies oI the church of Our Lady of Mt. oar. mel. to be held tomorrow night at the church community hall begin- ming at 7:S0 o'clock. This will De Q joint gathering of the Junior ana Senior branches with Presidents Anthony Colucci and Rocco Ciampi to beb in charge. Plans will be com pieted for the annual picnic at thia time,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
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Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Deputy Grand Matron Visits
Signal Chapter Friday

Signal chapter, No. 276. O.E.S.,
was honored by the official visit Of
the deputy grand matron, Mrs. U.
L. Martin of Ell Centro, at the
meeting Friday night in the Mason
ic temple.
All ritualistic work of the or
der was eXemplified in splendid
fashion by the chapter members
for the inspection Of the deputy
grand matron. The hall itself, in
honor of the occasion, was decorat-
ed with many baskets Of spring
flowers in gay colors.
During the evening Mrs. Martin
was presented with a gift Of money
by the chapter, the presentation
being accompanied by an original
poem written by Hazel Purdy,
worthy matron of the chapter.
Since the Martins are to move
in the spring to a new home,
having purchased the former Fred
Gianola residence, each officer pre-
sented her with some household ar
ticle, ranging from starch to cam
openers, each officer reciting a
clever rhyme as she made her gift.
After the meeting the chapter
adjourned to the banquet room
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
57sS5 S7ssS%5 Of Interest To Women 9S.:5. 5s::s
Edited BvA
Schools
Churches
Social Calendar

SATURDAY
Old time dance, Imperial Veterans
hall.
Christian EndeavOr convention, 7,
WestmOrland.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Scotch fOursome, /, Barbara
Worth club.
Christian endeaVOr convention,
2:30, WestmOrland.
Buffet supper, 6, Barbara Worth
club.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 12:15. Barbara
Worth.
Twice Told Tales, 2:3O, o. ].
Bradshaw ranch.
+. and AM. No. 1854, 1880, Ma
sonic temple.
American Legion Auxiliary, 8,
Veterans hall.
Junior chamber of commerce, $50,
California hotel.
Troop 7, B.S.A., Scout hut.
Troop 25, B.S.A., McCabe.
Schoolmasters' club, I, Westmor-
land.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Pupils At Wilson
Ready For Public
Schools Week

Wilson school children during the
past week have been writing in
vitations to their parents, inviting
them to join the students in going
to school Thursday night.
This go 10 school" night is Will
sons part in the elementary schools
observance of n a ii n a | p u b i C
schools week which starts Monday,
the El Centro celebration being
sponsored by TIC Masonic lodges
Of the city
At 1880 children and their parents
Thursday night will assemble in
the class rooms where the students
will open classes in the customary
manner.
For the next half hour the ac-
tual school work will be conducted
just as it is daily SO that the visit
ors may see for themselves just
how the schools operate.
Immediately following students
and guests will assemble in the
auditorium for an assembly which
will be conducted, as is the custom
at Wilson, by the students.
For this particular assembly the
seventh grade children will be in
charge, the eighth graders being
busy with plans for their COM
mencement program.
The children will present dram
atization of their conception of the
old school where the teacher was
a taskmaster little n sympathy
with youth. and Of the modern
philosophy of education.
Musical number will be present
cd at intervals and the program is
timed to close promptly at g.
Members Of the 8-4 class will sell
the school paper. The Chattcrbox'
for the customary price of two
cents.
This program is opened to all in
tcreStcd in public education.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Rush Of Social Events Occurs as
First Of May Approaches


May begins this week, Friday
and the beginning of May means
that for many groups this is the
last month of their activities until
fall. Consequently many are plan
ming social events, as are many
hostesses, social life undergoing a
decided lull with the closing OF
school the last week in May when
many families leave the county for
the summer.
AS result the coming week sees
an increase in social events on its
calendar.
Arts and Crafts
Thursday the Arts and Crafts
section of the Ten THOUSAND club
will have its annual luncheon in
the club house at l o'clock
May Day Breakfast
Friday, being May Day, the Wom-
ems Aid society of the Methodist
church is sponsoring a breakfast
at II noon in the social hall, 8O3
Olive A delicious menu will be
served anda program of music pre-
sented. he program is open to all
women and luncheon reservations
should be made with Mrs. John w.
Cook by Tuesday.
Bridge Party
Ten Thousand club members are
sponsoring bridge party Friday
night in the club house with Mrs.
p N. Van Slyck and Mrs. T. c. La
nier as hosteSses.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Gibson Pupils I'm
Chopin Contest
This Sunday

A group Of pupils from the Car
men Gibson studios VIII present a
program of Chopin compositions at
the Carmen Gibson studio, l42
north EIGHTH street, FL Ccntro, on
Sunday, April 2G, at 2;30 pm.
The program will take the form
of contest in which prizes are TO
be awarded for the players showing
the best musical interpretations.
Three judges have been selected
to choose the winners, and present
the awards.
The program is as follows:
Dorothy Boyer, Valse in E minor;
Louise Chormicle, Op. &c. No. /;
Alice Coombs, Nocturne, Op 48,
No. 1;Jeanne Criss, Op. %, No. Z
Op. 28, No. 6; Mary Jane Denham,
Opp 66; Mary Fiore, Op. 70, No. 2;
Bernice Hoflin, Variations Brill
ane, Op. 70; Fern Hudson, Op. "a,
Nc. 2, Valse Brilliantc; Betty john
son, Mazurka, Op. 7, No 2; Mary
Katherine Latham, Op. 10, Grande
Valse Brilliante; Elsie Lehman,
Valse, Op. "a, No. 3; Vina Lehman,
Op. ga, No. /; Margaret Madden,
Minute Waltz in D flat, Op "a, No
]; Aline McGaughey, Op. GA, No 2;
Louise Pennington, Op. "a, No. |.
On the following Sunday, May
3, Louise Pennington, an advanced
pupil of the Gibson studio, will
be preScnte din recital. She Will
be assisted by Rudolph Chicoinc,
violinist. Both programs are open
to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Business Women
In Convention

Business and professional women
now numbering $4,000 in the Ma
tional Federation of Business and
Professional Womens clubs, will
meet in convention in each state
during the next three months and
will take up such vital issues as
economic freedom for women ana
the removal of determinations
against women.
In California 119 clubs with a
membership of 5000 will send dele
gates to Coronado May 15-17, to
discuss the program adopted by the
national federation this year,
women, Unite for Effective DEM
ocracy." Dean M. Beatrice Olson,
chairman of the program commit
tee of the national federation will
be convention speaker.
The federation is also advocating
passage of the bill HR. 505l which
if passed will remove the discrim-
nations against women in business
and professions caused by section
213A of the economy act.
Leadership in vocational guld-
ance for boys and girls is another
objective of the federation which
will be brought up at the cnVen-
ton.
The Ell Centro club hopes to have
100 per cent representation at this
convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Clothes Closet IN
Need OF Donations

Like old Mother Hubbard, the
Community Clothes closet finds its
shelves bare, due to the heavy de-
mand for clothing in February and
March.
AS a result the organization has
appealed for donations from valley
residents to help with the work
which it is conducting for those in
need.
In addition, now that warm
weather has arrived and many wo-
men are putting away heavy gar
ments which will no longer be need
ed, those discarded garments may
be left at the Clothes Closet head
quarters where they will be packed
away for the next winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Edited By ANNE HARDY DAV
Mexico Described by Mrs. Hays
For McCabe>Eucalybtus Women

Adding to the charm of the pro-
gram was the group of Mexican
songs by Mrs. G. c. Clark.
This program occupied the morn
ing afternoon session, the morning
being devoted to a round table dis
cussion on disqualification and med
ical care, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Austin
Mrs. Swami and Mrs. Clark con-
tributing papers. Business of the
center was also transacted
At noon a pot luck luncheon was
served, a number of Mexican spe-
cialties being included in the menu
HoSteSSes were Mrs. Brock and Mrs
Fred Veliquette, assisted by Mrs
HaWorth, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Allen
Next meeting will be in Imperial
with Mrs. Allen.
Those present were Mesdames j
E. Brock, Fred Veliquette. Tom Al
len, Charles Hackleman, r. w. Ha-
worth, A. K. Swami, Clyde Havens
Hugh T. Osborne, E. w. Schiller
John T. Rice, Curtis Boone, I. N
Boone, c. DandoulakiS, Alex McRae
G.. R. Clark, Elton Christian. Jessie
Dutton, Ethel Rosenbaum, John
Frohly o. j. Bradshaw, Ray jerks
j. B. Printz. George Austin, Clara
Harrington, G. H. Lampkins, Romeo
c. Smith, Fred Pollard, j. P. La
Brucherie, C. Thanner A. A. Mo-
line, Edna Carson, Mildred Forres-
ter, James A. Forester, Edna For
roster, Winona Cook, Fred Sun.
strom, A. r. Tagg, Robert Hays
Miss Florence Glenn
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Anna Maria Ross
ent Initiation

Initiation was featured at Friday
meeting of Anna Maria Ross Tent
No. 70, Daughters of Union Veter-
ans Of the Civil War, Elsie E. Long,
Laura E. Patterson of Holtville, Mel
lie Low of Seeley and Byrtle Dick
son of Ell Centro being initiated.
Convention and Memorial day
plans were discussed.
Margaret Huson, president of the
tent, will attend the convention at
Santa Barbara May 10-16.
The tent expressed regret at the
absence of Pearl Snyder who. after
a severe illness, has gone to Winters,
Texas, to recuperate, accompanied
by her daughter. Mary Correll was
welcomed at the meeting, having
been absent for long time due to
illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
The Grand Council Fire

Inc Ofanu t0uUcil FiIc
The annual grand council fire OF
all Ell Centro Camp Fire girls will
be held May IS. AT this time
three girls will receive their high
est rank, that of torch bearer.
There will be several who will
take the rank of fire maker and
a large class ofNod gatherers. All
those girls planning TO take ranks
will appear before the committee
of awards, Saturday, May 2, at
$3.50 at the Wilson school. At this
time, the committee, of which Mrs,
W. J. Meagher is chairman, will
pass the girls on their requirements
for rank.
On Wednesday afternoon, April
20, those girls who are working on
their fire makers rank, or who
expect to complete this rank with
in the next six months are asked
to meet at the office of the county
board Of health in the court house.
This meeting is called for 4, at
which time, DR.. Warren Fox will
talk on the work of his office.
This will complete requirement no.
7 in the fire makers requirements.
Song practic is being held each
Thursday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
at the Wilson school, All girls are
TO report for practice on the songs
which will be used at the grand
council fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

tuesday, May 5, in the Ten Thou
sand club.
For Mckinley school Mrs. E. r.
charge of the roundup, Mrs. E. j.
Weatherbie being in charge of
arrangements for transportation.
Other groups were organized for
visiting parents and explaining
plans and aims of the roundup.
Harding P.-TA. at this same
meeting changed its monthly ses-
sion to Wednesday, May 6, when
the group will sponsor a play day
featuring a pot luck dinner and
program with the fathers as guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26

Mexico was vividly described by
Mrs. Robert Hays for the members
of McCabe- Eucalyptus home depart
ment at their meeting. at the j. E.
Brock home.
Life in that country, its many
beauties, the characteristics of the
people, customs and traditions were
all outlined by Mrs. Hays in delight
ful fashion, her talk being illustrat-
ed by splendid collection of Mex
ican hand craft work: carving,
painting, weaving, pottery, beauti-
full linens, in fact, specimens of
every type of hand craft were
shown.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Plans Completed for Roundup
Of Priesthood Children

Final organization of plans for
the annual spring roundup of pre-
school children was made at the
Joint meeting of mothers of chill
dren of the city elementary schools
at Harding school Friday after
noon.
This year this roundup, which
includes free examinations for all
children who enter school for the
first time next fall. is being spon-
sored by the Harding P.-T.A. The
examinations will be conducted by
city physicians, DR.. Warren F..
Fox, county health officer, and
Miss Edith Eicke, school nurse on
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Many Meetings On
Schedule For
Coming Week

Among the WomCn'S organlza-
tionS which will meet during the
coming week are the following:
Twice Told Tales
Twice Told Tales section of the
Ten Thousand club will meet Mon
day at $50 pm. at the o. j. Brad
shaw ranch with Mrs. Ross L. Hick-
cox in charge of hte program.
Legion AuXiliarIy
Boycc Aten unit, American Lc-
gion auxiliary, Will meet Monday at
8 D m in Veterans hall.
sSocial Club
On Tuesday the White Shrine
social club will have its regular SeS-
sion at the w. d. Carey home in Ell
Centre. members having a pot luck
luncheon and game of bridge. Mem
berS will bring their service.
Business Women
Business and Professional Wom-
en- will meet Tuesday at the home
If Mrs. Dorothea Tredenick, 663
Olive avenue, for pot luck din
ner and program, meeting at 7 pm.
Jobs Daughters
Jobs Daughters will meet on
Tuesday at 7:30 pm. in the Mason
ic Temple where they will make
final plans for the visit of the
grand guardian on May 7, practic-
ing their ritualistic work
County Federation
Final meeting of the year for the
Imperial County Federation OF
Womens clubs will be Friday in
CaleXico, an all day session being
planned.
ROal Club
Friday being the first Friday OF
the month, Roal club members will
meet that night at the California
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Buffet Supper Al
Golf Club Sunday
Open To Public

Barbara Worth golf club will be
headquarters 1er a buffet supper,
open to the public, Sunday evening,
to be served at pm. The club
house is a delightfully."- comfortable
place in warm weather and this
fact, plus the additional one that
the womens auxiliary members are
hostesses, assures success Of the
party.
After dinner those who wish to
play bridge win lind tables arrang-
cd for them so that they may en-
Joy an evening of cards.
At l pm. Sunday Scotch four
some will be piayed.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
San Francisco Averts
Threat of Milk Famine

SAN FRANCISCO, April 25. W,P)-
A threatened milk famine in San
Francisco was averted temporarily
today when plant workers and milk
wagon drivers, drawn into Marin
county labor dispute, areed to con-
tinue distribution of the citys milk
supply
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Cord And Cotton
Dance Date Set

May is the date set for the an
nual junior college cord and cot
ton dance TO be held in Central
high school gymnasium and to
which invitations have been sent
the seniors of all high schools of
the valley, the members of Central
high school ami Junior college and
their alumni.
A program and special stunts
are planned, one o fthese stunt
dances being a novelty entitled
Jimmie Loses Helen"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Sciofs Dance Is
Huge Success

In their fifteenth annual Frolic
Friday night Imperial Valley Sciots
No 81 added another success to the
long list which they are credited
The party was extremely popular,
residents from all parts Of the val
ley gathering at the Barbara Worth
club for dancing, a few bridge en-
thusiasts spending the evening at
their favorite game. Carroll Camp
bells orchestra supplied the music
and the SciuJs proved excellent
hosts, everyone attending being en-
thusiastic over the dance.
Proceeds will be used in main
tanning underprivileged children in
hospitals, enabling them to regain
their health
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
Nev Books
AT Ell Centro Librar,
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FICTION

FICTION
The Three Friends" Norman
Collins.
The Husband of Mary" Eliza
beth Hart.
Strange Passage" Theodore Err
win.
handspring" Beatrice Morgan
Turn Magic Wheel" Dawn Pow
ell.
Spring Comes" Berta Ruck.
"Argonaut Gold Charles H.
Snow.
The Clue of the Rising Moon"
Valentine williams.
NON-FICTION
Through Forbidden Tibet Har-
rison Forman
The Modern Writer'S Art" Theo-
dore Gates.
Puzzles for Parties" Gladys
Lloyd.
Christian Art" c. r, Morey
"a Yankee Saint" Robert A.
Parker.
American Ferns" Edith A. Rob-
ertS.
Your Mexican Kitchen" Natalie
Scott.
What God Means to Me" Upton
Sinclair.
The Command of Words S
Stephenson Smith.
Ordeal by Hunger" George r.
Stewart. jr.
Don't Believe It. Says the
Doctor" August A. Thomen. M. D.
Comrades In Arms" Percival
Wilde.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-26
University Club Dance

university Club Dance
Saturday night University club
members and friends will enjoy a
dance at the Del Rio club, Brawley.
Tickets may be obtained in Ell Cen
tro from Miss Eunice Sprinkle and
in Brawley from Miss Dorothy Hol-
iday.
Pioneers Picnic
Saturday will also see the annual
picnic of the Imperial Valley Pio-
neerS association to be held at the
fair grounds, Imperial.
jenkins Berry Wedding
Sunday is the date tor the mar
riage of Miss Thelma Jenkins,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney
Jenkins, to Robert w Berry, son
of Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Berry.