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Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Unusual Costuming Featured in
Senior Class Play


Audiences of the senior class play,
Remember The Day, will see
many reminders of their youth, or
their parents youths, in the many
costumes and mannerisms which
will be portrayed in the three-act
drama. Even some of the songs
that were popular in 1911 will be
sung and whistled by the students
of Miss Trinnell, played by Tonic
Sue McChristy.
The costume department, led by
Margaret Chestnut and Shirley
Maddux. has secured the town to
find costumes for both adults and
children to wear in the scenes of
another day. Some of the high
school girls, appearing as seventh
grade pupils, will be seen in aprons
over their dresses, pigtails, and long,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08

black cotton stockings, which were
part of every girls wardrobe in
1911. The boys will be seen in
knickers, the men in high celluloid
collars, and the women In shirt
waists that closely resemble mod
ern clothes.
Some costumes were not avail
able, SO it was necessary to make
them from pictures of the pre-war
days. and from descriptions of the
times.
Even those who will not remem-
Der the dress of 25 years ago will
re-live with the characters In the
play every bit of their own and the
actors grammar school life in Re
member The Day, December 11-12,
in the high school auditorium.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Union Daughters
Plan Food Sale

Daughters of Union Veterans of
the Civil War are making prepara-
tions for a food sale and bazaar
Saturday at 1890 am. in front of
the NJ. o. King Co, store on Main
street.
In addition, the group will have
its regular meeting Friday after
noon in the FL Centre Veterans
hall, meeting which, is of parti-
cular Importance since Officers for
the ensuing year will be nominal
ed and elected.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
To Entertain. With
Series OF Parties

Autumn decorations formed the
background of an informal dinner
given Sunday night by Miss Bessie
Proudfoot in her new Spanish home
at 1850 Olive. This dinner was the
first in a series of informal eve
nings which Miss Proudfoot plans.
Guests included Mr.. and Mrs. w.
j. Strickland, Mr.. and Mrs. H. K.
McCrackcn, Miss Dorothy Wilson,
and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08

Three -Cornered Moon, de-
lightful comedy of family life, al
though the family is slightly unique
will be presented Thursday and
Friday of this week by Experiment
tai Theatre at the new theatre in
Seeley.
The play concerns the mercurial
Rimplegar family and their me-
thods of meeting their financial
ups and downs.
Mrs. Rimplegar, played by Mu-
riel Mitchell, is an irresponsible,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Annual Christmas Party For
University Club Thursday

The Imperial members will be
hostesses and will serve refresh
ments, also contributing a program
for the entertainment of the men,
bers as they work on the stockings.
Reservations should be made in
FL Centre as soon as possible with
Mrs. John w. Cook, telephone
557-J
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08

Women's University club will
hold Its annual Christmas party
Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock in
the Barbara Worth hotel where the
members will occupy themselves in
filling Christmas stockings which
will be distributed later to needy
youngsters in the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Engagement Of Popular Couple
Announced tuesday

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.. Hill of Ell
Centre have announced the. en-
gagement of their granddaughter,
Miss Mildred Hildreth, to Mr..
Charles Glenn Smith, son of Mr..
and Mrs. C. Coy Smith of Ell
Centre.
Miss EIildreth is a native daugh-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Delphians Continue
Study of Art

Modern American landscape and
marine painters were studied Mon
day by the Ell Centre Delphians
when they met at the M. ]. DoWd
home, $50 Wensley avenue.
Next meeting of the group is Dec.
81.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Issue limitations
For Bridge Party

Invitations have been issued by
Mrs. John w. Donohue and Mrs.
o. H. Van Eman for. dessert
bridge party cn Dec. IS, at the
Barbara Worth hotel. The invita-
tions themselves are decidedly at
tractive with their Christmas dec
OratiOns.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Church Fellowship
Dinner Wednesday

Monthly fellowship dinner for the
Methodist church members and
their families will take place We'd
nesday night at $50 o'clock in the
church when pot luck dinner will
be served under the sponsorship of
the Aid society. -
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08

ter of California and is at present
employed at the j C. Penney Co.
store.
Mr.. Smith is a graduate of Gen.
tral Union high school and en-
ployed at the I. v. Hardware Co.
The wedding will take place early
in the new year.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
Rose-Mesquite's
Christmas Party

Rose Mesquite home department
will have its annual Christmas and
heart party Thursday in the Impe-
rial Veterans hall The meeting
will begin at 1890 am. and there
will be pot luck luncheon at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
NeuUs Items About
County Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Hammond
of Osborne, Kansas, are visiting
their son and daughter-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Roy Hammond. They will
spend the holidays in Ell Centro.
20
Howard P Meyer of Long Beach
is in the valley on business.
30
Mr.. and MRS. Ed Akin OF San
Bernardino we're weekend visitors
in the county. Mrs. Akin Is the
former Mary Brookfield of Ell Gen.
tro.
Do You Need Xmas Money ?
Here are openings for two ag-
gressive country solicitors who are
willing to roll up their sleeves
willing workers. See w. j. Hunt,
Post-Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-12-08
1907 Guaranteed
PACIFIC POTTERY
90

is 1907 guaranteed! Com
plete table service for all oc-
caSions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
LEAN MEATS MAKE
 SLENDER FIGURES

Lean meats, such as spring lamb, veal and lean beef, are an essential part of the "slimming" diet that is designed to keep the body in perfect health and repair without extra pounGage.
 The high appetizing quality of meats serve to completely satisfy that hungry feeling and at the same time supply the protein to keep body tissues in repair and minerals to supply essential blood and bone constituents.
 Use roasted, broiled or water cooked meats rather than fried meats or meats cooked in rich gravies. Use plenty of green spring vegetables, fresh fruits and whole milk with just enough cereals and bread stuffs, butter and sweets to furnish minimum number of cal- ories. A balanced meal with empha- sis on non-fattening foods is the secret of 8 healthful reducing scheme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Ry Beatrice HaII.)

The histroy of salads is shroud- ed in mystery although they are known to have been eaten by prac- tically all peoples. The eating of salads was apparently instructive in order to supply the lifeLgiving vitamins that are found in quan- tity in the basic ingredients of let tuce, endive, water cress, escarole, rcmaine or chicory. Nearly every country on the globe is identified with at least one salad. Russia has several to her credit, principally smoked fish or caviar. A favorite in England is a mixture of dried fruits while Switzerland contributes de- licious salad made with chopped chicken, raisins, cucumbers, walnut meats and French peas.
 Dessert salads are becoming more and more popular, and fruit salads particularly make a delightful change from the usual pies and buildings. Served with crackers and cheese, these form a delicious close to Q meal.
 Furnishings and dressings have a great deal to do with the appeal to the eye and taste. There are three main classes of dressings: mayon- naise, cooked dressing, and French dressing. Whipped cream added to cooked dressing not only adds dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
A Sunday Supper Special

Mix and sift the dry ingredients. Separate the eggs, adding the yolks to the milk. Break the yolks in the milk and add to dry ingredients, mixing well. Add the butter, melted, and fold in the egg whites, beaten stiffly. The batter should be thin enough to pour easily, so add more milk if necessary, but do not have it "runny".
 The amount of butter used pretty well determines the quality of the waffle. The above proportions give excellent results. For an even more delicate product use three-quarters of a cup of butter. For sturdier waffle, use less than half @ cup of butter.
 It is meant to bake the waffles at the table on an electric waffle iron. For a supper dessert serve waffles with syrup, or ice cream, or hot fudge sauce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
KITCHEN COMMENTS

What wonders @ few strips of bacon can perform with the most everyday dishes. {. That rich, spicy flavor of smoked meat, secured through long hours of curing and smoking over real hickory fires, adds just the proper pickup to the dish of lima beans. the creamed vegetable soup. the luncheon ome- let, the fresh green beans.
 Two or three strips laid over the veal roast, the meat loaf. or the pot of beans adds not only It's flavor but its fat to increase the moisture and Juiciness.
 Here's where the few strips of leftover breakfast bacon come in for their happy ending, too. If they are not crisp. cut them into bits and crisp them in the frying pan. TheE crumble them over the top of the cream soup. Into the bowl Of wilted lettuce or into the potato salad and see what . difference it makes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Salad Important In
 Luncheon Or Supper

tinctive delicate flavor, but greatly increases food value. The imagina- tive salad-maker will run riot with garnishings. Radishes, olives, pi- miento, cherries, egg slices, ribbons of green pepper, chives, parsley, and cream cheese Especially effective when put through a pastry bag) are cnly a few of the possible gar- nishes.
 Try a salad for lunch or supper soon, and try one of these recipes they are deliciousI
 Stuffed Tomato Salad
 4 medium sized tomatoes
 1 cup flaked salmon or tuna fish
 1 cup diced celery
 1 tbsp. minced parsley
 har6-cooked egg
 Plain dressing
 French dressing
 Remove a slice from the tops of the tomatoes, and remove seeds and part of pulp with a teaspoon Sprinkle inside with salt and invert to drain. Mix fish and celery and moisten with French dressing. Lei stand in refrigerator for 1-2 hour or more. When ready to serve, fill tomatoes with fish and celery mix ture. Arrange on lettuce leaves ano garnish with sliced egg and plair dressing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10

that will complement your favorite festive menu. First cover the table with 8 white or pale yellow linen cloth. Then arrange 8 graceful centerpiece of tall slim cut Easter lilies in flower holder centered in low white bowl. Around this place ring of white egg cups turned upside down, each cup hold ing a low white candle. Then light this glimmering circle and serve a late Easter dinner by candlelight. Your family and guests will be as delighted with the table as they are with this traditional Easter dinner menu:
 Chilled Tomato Juice
 Horse -Radish Canapes Fresh Cucumber Pickle
 Crisp Celery Curls
 Ripe Mission Olives Roast Leg of Lamb Garnished with
 Baked Peaches with
 Currant Jelly
 New Potatoes in Parsley Butter
 Buttered New Peas
 Biscuit Straws Fresh Fruit Salad Ice Cream Easter Cakes
 Horse -Radish Canapes
 Cream l package soft cream cheese thoroughly, add 1 1-2 tea spoons Evaporated Horse -Radish (which has soaked for 10 minutes in 3 teaspoons cold water) and 1-8 teaspoon salt. Toast rounds of bread on one side and spread gen. erous layer of filling on untoasted side. Sprinkle generously with per- prika and top with tiny squares of bacon, if desired. Broil in a 375 de- gree broiler for about 8 minutes. Baked Peaches With Currant Jelly Place peaches in shallow baking dish, sprinkle with sugar and fill cavities with Currant Jelly. Top each with a marshmallow that has been flattened with fingers. Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees FO about 10 minutes or until marshmal- lows are delicately brown. Do not overbake or marshmallows will melt and run off.
 Biscuit Straws
 Roll biscuit dough IA inch thick and cut into strips 1-2 inch wide and 4 inches long. Bake in hot oven (475 degrees F) for or 6 minutes Serve hot.
 Easter Cakes 1 Dranorn uo,Ir fov0rito p1In ookp recipe. Immediately after the cakes arc taken from the oven, place a marshmallow on top of each one. Allow to cool, then frost with pastel tinted frostings. The following recipe frosts four cakes. Half of 1t may be used white, and the remainder tinted. For additional colors repeat the recipe using pale pink, green and yellow cake coloring in separate portions.
 Frosting (White)
 Beat 1 egg white until stiff. Add 1 teaspoon water and l teaspoon Cider Vinegar and beat thoroughly. Continue beating while adding, 2 tablespoons at time, l cup sifted confectioner's sugar. Add table spoon melted butter, 1-16 teaspoon salt, 1-2 teaspoon vanilla and enough additional sugar to make a firm, easily spread frosting.
 Chocolate Frosting
 Melt l square bitter chocolate over hot water. Add to foundation recipe. Pink, green, yellow and other Easter tints may be made by using very small coloring material. Various flavors as mint, almond, or lemon may be used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10

Easter is day of glad rejoicing
 the world over. Spring is pushing the first pale crocuses and warm yellow daffodils from the earth = winter is over and new life lies all about us. This is fine day to gather in the family and renew old friendships with an Easter dinner. A pleasant meal it must be, too, with a background as mellow as our memories. So set a decorative table
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
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IAPPETTTES RALLY
 TO BACON FLAVOR

What wonder few strip of bacon can perform with the most every day dishesi That rich, spicy flavor of smoked meat, secured through long hours of curing and smoking over real hickory fires, adds just the proper pickup to the dish of lima beans, the creamed vegetable soup, the luncheon omelet, the fresh green beans.
 Two or three strips laid over the veal roast, the meat loaf, or the pot of beans adds not only it's flavor but its fat to increase the moisture and juiciness.
 Here's where the few strips of leftover breakfast bacon come in for their happy ending. too, If they are not crisp, cut them into bits and crisp them in the frying pan. Then crumble them over the top of the cream soup, into the bowl of wilted lettuce or into the potato salad and see what difference it makes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
BETTER COOKS IN IOWA

Ames, Iowa = (UP) Iowa women are becoming better cooks and managers because of the great drought which swept the state in 1884, according to Miss Ruth Cessna, head of the nutrition section of the Iowa State College extension service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10

Germany's food shortage contin- ues to grow more serious.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19

Waterbury's city fathers have prepared
the books for 1887. The Board of Alder
men this week approved the budget as
set up by the Board of Finance. The tax
rate will remain as it was this year, 31.50
mills. There will be departmental ap-
preparation increases, but not heavy ones.
1t is good to note that the police depart
ment will continue to keep pace with the
times by installation of radio system.
Waterbury takes on the aspects of
metropolis more and more with the
passage of years.
AS we stated some weeks back when it
was first learned that the tax rate was to
remain stationary for 1887, it was a choice
between that or passing up the return of
pay cuts to city employees. The city
fathers preferred the latter course of
action and so far as we can see there has
been no criticism of this action. AS
we pointed out at the time it might have
been argued by local residents that tax
reductions mean savings to more thous-
ands than would the return of salary
SlaSheS.
However, the latter step is more in
keeping with the times and will naturally
enable in the years to come the city to
bring down its tax rate. Everybody is
anxious to have wages and salaries placed
on pre-depreSsion levels. That is the first
step once that the worst stages of the
depression are lifted from an industry,
a business house or city. When this
is done, then in rapid sequence will fol-
low the other means by which citizens
are guaranteed freedom from tax bur-
dens and well-regulated city government.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19

Waterbury real estate seems to be ex-
periencing mild boom, judging by the
way that various pieces of central prop
erty are changing hands. 1t is confined
chiefly to business blocks, but it won't
be long now, we feel sure, before the fever
will spread to dwelling houses. It's a
good sign and a healthy one, too Moth
ing shows that city is getting back on
its feet than an interest in real estate.
When mans interest in real estate
dwindles away, it's time to bed down in
the storm trenches. But when the hard
winter is passed and he emerges, well,
then we can exult and even do bit of
cheering. It's been front page news in
Waterbury now for some weeks what with
prominent local firms acquiring new
blocks, altering them, and making them
their new homes. We hope this wave OF
business continues unabated.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19
Follows His Remarks .

Coming closely on the remarks of
Governor Wilbur L. Cross at the New
Haven victory banquet of Wednesday
night are suggestions of the state COM
mission named in 1885 to study the adj
visibility of recognizing state depart
mentS. One of these follows very closely
along the lines that Governor Cross out
lined. He mentioned the fact that it
might be necessary to change the Con-
~necticut constitution. If certain recon-
:. mendations just made public were
adopted, it would be necessary to call
constitutional convention, such as we
had few short years ago.
Lengthening the term of governor from
two to four years and simplifying his
powers, as well as changing those of other
state officials, would necessitate such
50 meeting as this Whether the legislators,
who will hear these suggestions next
month, will take kindly to them remains
to be SEEN Naturally there is hesitancy
about making drastic changes in any form
of government. And making the term OF
governor four instead of two years seems
like drastic change. The more you think
of it, though, the less radical it appears.
For years democrats have contended
that the office of governor is really moth
ing but name under our form of state
government. He has little or no power,
save that Of appointments, and most OF
these are subject to the will of one or two
houses Of the Legislature So far as veto
powers are concerned he could be flouted
kery easily by a majority vote, whereas in
Taost legislative assemblies two-thirds
tote is required after a veto has been
: Kiven. There is little connection between
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19

the governors office and departments in
making up budgets.
We rather fancy that such changes as
may be proposed affecting the governors
office will cause merry legislative war.
The chances are against their passage
right now. In time, perhaps, with the
aid Of effective preaching the changes
could be accomplished. That might be
done before the 1887 session is over. Ger
tainly reorganization of our state gov
eminent should be complete. No steps
should be overlooked in 1887 to
make government both efficient and
economical.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19

. Not very many months ago three men
were entrapped in a Nova Scotia gold
. mine. For days thereafter, while drae-
germen labored heroically to save them,
their plight gripped the attention OF
continent, and millions of people eagerly
scanned headlines, hoping fervently that
. the victims would be rescued. And yet
IF anything comparable to this amount
.ssof interest had been focused on another
!, problem during the last 10 years, 1t is
more than probable that "a, 900 men and
women, now in their graves, would be
enjoying life in the bosom OF their
families.
According to the National Safety Coun-
ell, this many lives would have Deen
saved, and nearly a million injuries pre-
: vented, had the national trend in motor
vehicle accidents kept pace during the
last decade with the reductions achieved
in states having standard drivers license
I laws That the lives of citizens will not
. continue to be sacrificed needlessly on the
altar of public apathy, definite campaigns
are now, or soon will be, waged in at least
IS states for passage OF standard drivers
license laws, or bringing of existing laws
i. up to standard.
Z In 1887 legislatures will meet in 43
= states, at least % OF which have no
drivers license laws or, at best, sub
!. Standard measures. It is believed that
some type of drivers license legislation
will be introduced in every state not
already having a first-class law. While
some of these may fail to 60 through,
the council expects that the net progress
will be greater than in any previous year.
a. Drivers license laws will be of little ben
"a oro T0nlY1tc
rley J. Williams, director of the councils
public safety division. A good law, ne
explains, has three essentials: examira-
ton of new drivers: suspension or revo-
itcation for bad driving, and centrallza-
ton of authority in a state department.
7 "History shows that laws without these
y three teeth" he contends, "are hardly
!: worth the paper on which they're
written" Under an effective law, drivers
would be tested as to vision, reflexes,
i knowledge of traffic laws, and other es-
ESSENTIALS; their automobiles would be
sexamined periodically as to condition OF
!. brakes, tires, steering apparatus, and
/: other such safety factors. And defective
drivers and cars would be kept off the
streets, to the vast benefit of pedestrians
land responsible drivers.
An encouraging factor, as the CAM
paigns begin, is the agitation for passage
of such laws. This reveals that public
and Official interest in safeguarding
highway traffic is increasing. In sur
vey conducted recently in Oklahoma, for
instance, 80 per cent of the motorists
questioned voted eyes" when asked, care
you in favor of standard drivers license
H1aw?"
. If this sample test is an indication OF
the general trend of public opinion, it
may not be long before the problem of the
irresponsible driver will be well in hand
throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19

Folks with short wave radios will prob
ably have fine time next year when the
local police get their radio system in
stalled. Imagine the excitement in little
old Waterbury when somebody tunes in
a hurry call for a patrol car to hustle to
a certain locality. We hope it won't work
out the way it has in other towns When
special call was flashed over the police
band, everybody in town tried to beat
the police car to the spot. Police often
find themselves handicapped in this way
by motorists who refuse to give the right
of way or ignore the warning siren.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-19
Answers To
Questions
By Frederick "a. Kerby

@. What is the lowest tempera.
ture ever attained?
A. One five-thousandth Of a de.
gree (Kelvin) above absolute zero,
was announced on Feb. 10, 1895,
by Professor w. j. De1ass of the
University Of Leyden. the Neither
lands.
@. How much Of such staple ar
ticles as beef, bacon, butter, milk,
flour, and potatoes does the Civilian
Conservation Corps use over any
given period Of time
A. During a ten-month period
members of the Civilian Conserva-
ton Corps consume about 1890, 600
pounds Of bacon; 6,65O,000 gallons Of
fresh milk; 66,500,000 pounds of
fresh beef; 13,300,000 pounds of
butter; 79,700,000 pounds of flour;
and 66,500,000 pounds of potatoes.
q. Are narcissus and jonquils
the same flower?