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Evening star., 1936-02-22
Custom Is Said to Have
Originated in Old Days
AS an Economy Measure
All Fat and Drippings Left in House Were
Thus Consumed Before Lenten Fast
ing Brought Meatless Meals.

mony as far as introductions are con-
cerned!
Among the Shrove Tuesday customs
more familiar to most of us here in
Washington is that of eating pancakes
for the evening meal on that day. The
association of pancakes with Shrove-
tide is an ancient one, and is explained
possibly. as follows:
WHEN Lent was to be kept by strict
abstinence from meat throughout
40 days. it was customary to use up all
the drippings and lard left in the mouse
by making fritters and pancakes To
consume all of these it was necessary
to invite all the apprentice boys and
others working about the house; as
ShroVe Tuesday. in England especially.
was chosen as holiday for the work.
ing classes, in order that they might
go to confessional before the beginning
Of the penitential season, the comblna-
ton of events was very happy one.
A "shriving bell'' was generally rung,
summoning the members of the parish
to confession; afterward another bell
invited them to the consumption of
pancakes. and this one acquired the
name of pancake bell"
There are even jingling rhymes still
chanted in England on the subject.
such as
Pancakes and fritters.
Says the bells of St. Peters.
Where shall we fry 'em?
Says the bells of Cold Higham."
and SO on, with many variations. At
one great house in Nottinghamshire,
butter, lard, frying pans and fire were
provided for all the neighboring poor
families who wished to come and cook
and eat their pancakes at the man
sion The only conditions or restric-
tons laid upon the visitors we're that
there must be no fighting. that each
wife or mother should fry for her own
family. and that the act of turning
the cakes should be performed by
tossing them in the air and catching
them again in the pan, with the un-
cooked side downward.
* X X
THIS tossing the pancake" as
matter of fact, came to be a
ritual of no little Importance. There
was always great deal of contention
among the jewellers as to who could
most adroitly flip them highest and
surest, and one historian tells us that
it was customary to present the first
pancake to be successfully tosesd to
the greatest laZybones in the COM
munity.
In some parts of England fritters
are substituted, but as rule Shrove
Tuesday pancakes retain their ancient
and honorable form. Many house,
holds in the United States like to re-
vive the old custom every year: I re-
member that always in my mothers
house the evening was hailed with
shouts of joy because there were to
be pancakes for supper. Like Christ
mas plum pudding and Good Fridays
hot cross buns, the Shrovetide pan
cake has become endeared to us
through many generations-and,f from
all indications will continue to be
popular for good many more!
Evening star., 1936-02-22
BY LUCE EBERLY.
TINE custom of bringing out the
best china only for special oc-
casions belongs to the crinoline

best china only for special oc-
casions belongs to the crinoline
u days-at least it should! Just
as we no longer have best dress for
Sundays, we should not confine
lovely table to when company comes"
Decorative accessories and table ar
rangement are important today not
only to the smart hostess, but to the
enterpriSing woman who realizes that
it is vitality necessary to keep the fes-
tive board right up to the minute even
for the family. And why not? After
all, there is perhaps no other place in
the home where every one sits down
together-for any length of time, and
how much pleasanter it is when the
table is attractivcly laid. 1t is surpris-
ing the wonders beautiful cloth and
china can accomplish with the family's
disposition! Try it some time and see!
x X
CRYSTALWARE, we learn, is "the"
thing in table dress. Unusual
monograms are in striking shades of
blue, red or green. and white enamel.
We have seen this work on stemWare
for some time and have thought it
charming; on the plates and dishes,
however, it is even lovelier-it is
stunning!
One group of this new glassware
shown in a very smart local uptown
shop was in tWo-tone effect-clear
glass. and frosted, with striking mon
cgram in the translucent part of the
plate. The plates are rimless-the
edges turn up slightly-givlng petal
like delicacy, with semblance of small
bobeches. The frosted crystal is being
shown in New York as the smartest
tableware for Spring and is becoming
very popular-you will find it used
in dinnerWare, as well as in access
cries, in the smartest of homes.
THE table centerpiece shown in the
illustration on this page should
be especially appealing for the Lenten
table. The fish are solid glass of
beautiful compassionate has an un-
usual nue. one that would blend with
any type of crystal or chinaware. The
figures stand IL inches high and are
stunning when used on ablue mirror
plaque. They are not only decorative
on the table, but are equally attrac-
tive for the mantel or odd corner in
the living room that needs enlivening.
The stemware portrayed is frosted
crystal, while the service plates are of
white china that is considered so smart
now. The ramekins are like crimson
Holsters; others that are recent i'm
portations from France are shaped
like little chicks! They are yellow in
color and should prove to be just the
thing tor the Spring decorative scheme
in table settings; very effective with
jonquils or other yellow Spring flowers.
Both the chicken and Holsters rame-
kins are made of pottery composition
that withstands heat so food can be
cooked in them as we'll as served.
Evening star., 1936-02-22

Delng 1nSClncJlVe-
ly resents any
sort of bondage.
Let him become
aware that any
one desires to
hold him and he
will at once want
to take fight.
That is why a
person who is all
set to "hold" an
other is apt to
bring destruction
upon him. This
is true not only
in marriage, but
In any other re-
IotiSrcb;y, in 1ife
Evening star., 1936-02-22

vals-from the
Latin "carne vale"
meaning farewell
meat"-have ap-
proprietly enough
become closely as
sociated with the
period, especially
in countries where
t he c a t h C i C
Church predom-
mates. Like many
Of the Christmas
festivities, these
c a r n / v ais have
their roots in the
early pagan Sat-
Evening star., 1936-02-22

urnalia, and in the Middle Ages
strange, almost barbaric rites accom-
panied their celebration.
In France, in Brazil, and here in
our own New Orleans, pomp and pag-
eantry of the most lavish and beautiful
sort distinguish the carnivals of Mardi
Gras; crowds of merrymakers swirl
through the city streets; anything
goes" and no one stands upon cere-
Evening star., 1936-02-22
Cooks Corner
BY MRS. ALEXANDER GEORGE.

LEFToVERS, DRESSED UP.
Meat Mold Creamed Carrots
Spiced Browned Peaches
Biscuits Plum Jelly
Prune Lemon Pudding
Spicy Sauce
Coffee Mir for Children
MEAT MOLD.
IL cups chopped 2 egg yolks
cooked meat Il teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Il teaspoon pepper
chopped onions y cup cracker or
] tablespoon toast crumbs
chopped celery p cup milk
Mix ingredients and pour into but
tered pan or mold. Bake 80 minutes
in moderate oven. Unmold and sur
round with creamed carrots and gar
nish with peaches.
SPICED Drowned PEACHES.
Good with Meats and Fowl
4 halves canned 4 cup sugar
peaches = teaspoon CHINA
2 tablespoons fat mon
"a cup peach juice Il teaspoon cloves
Melt fat in frying pan, add peaches
and cook 2 minutes. Add juice and
sugar, simmer 10 minutes and baste,
Add spices to center of peaches and
fill with the sirup in pan. Heat 3
minutes. Carefully remove to meat
platter.
PRUNE LEMON PUDDING.
! cup bread tablespoon lemon
crumbs juice
/ cup prune juice Il teaspoon grated
] cup seeded lemon rind
cooked prunes Is teaspoon salt
u cup sugar 2 eggs or 4 yolks
Mix all ingredients and bake 20 min
utes in moderate oven. Serve warm
with sauce.
SPICY SAUCE.
% cup sugar IA teaspoon cloves
2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons
flour butter
- teaspoon salt 1la cups water
" teaspoon tablespoon
cinnamon lemon juice
Blend sugar. flour, salt and spices.
Add rest of ingredients and cook slowly
until mixture thlckens. Serve warm.
To cut even cake slices, dip the
knife in warm water for each slice.
Evening star., 1936-02-22
Bad-Weather Tip.

You might tell the man of the house
that if he will rub the cut side of
raw onion over his windshield, Jack
Frost won't have ghost of chance
interfering with his vision.
Evening star., 1936-02-22

Tatting becoming popular
week This appnqung
scarf made delicate mercerzd crochet cotton
lot of
You not like the collar shown the
this collar
suitable
falling collar
Complete detailed instructions illustrations stitches
materials required pattern.
obtain in
Of Evening y =
Evening star., 1936-02-22
WHAT HOLDS
US MEN
By Fredric March.

I think I have found the perfect
wife. But by what means or guile
she "holds" me. I haven't any idea!
When you come down to it. no
person can really be held. A human
Evening star., 1936-02-22

pretty pickle Jack has pet
won't help the general atmosphere much
Although Jack looks most engaging his with
req ana wne SILK frogs to the patriotic holiday he
fee tnat he can rely on his through this
uksh situation Maybe Gen Wahngton speech
rathel cannot tell h might work-but after WASHINGTON
senior nave to shave with the cherry the important
the life Of helpful but doesn't
get the idea shavings that IN his ne
frouaa Wahnstn
Evening star., 1936-02-22

dress demonstrates what can
be done to make the busiest
Il hours of the day bright and
cheerful. Nothing to alter or impede
household tasks Even if unexpected
visitors arrive, you win have the conf
Portable knowledge that you are at
tractively dressed.
It is dart fitted at the waistline. a
clever little scheme to make you ap-
pear your slimmest self. There also
is q seam in front to keep the skirt
smooth and bit different. The wide
round collar is simple and unusual.
The loveliest feature of the dress is
the scallops where the buttons form
this closing for the front of the blouse.
This model may be made In percale,
Evening star., 1936-02-22
BY BETSY CASWELL.

"A YEXT Tuesday, known to US
variously as "Shrove Tuesday,"
VI "Mardi Gras," "Fastens Fen"
4 and so forth, is fairly sWathed
In legend and ritual.
Being the last day before the be-
ginning of Lenten fasting, it has long
been dedicated to merriment, feasting
and sports of the lustier type. Carni-
Evening star., 1936-02-22
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lawn, gingham, calico or rayon. The
pattern includes both long and short
sleeves. so you may have your choice.
Designed for sizes "a, SO, SO, 40. ~.
A and 46. Size 38 requires Az yards
Rf 39-inch material for long sleeves.
nd ss yards with short sleeves. Z
Evening star., 1936-02-22
TUESDAY BRINGS TRADITIONAL SFROVETIDE PAL

EAR MISS DIX: I am a boy
II years old and have just
graduated from high school.
I have fallen very much in
Evening star., 1936-02-22
BY BARBARA BELL.

%HIS fashionable little house
dress demonstrates what can
be done to make the busiest
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
FILM MONOPOLY
CHARGE PROBED
BY u. S. AGENTS

LOS ANGELES, July IA. UR -
The local federal bureau of investi-
CATION admitted today it is investi-
eating complaints that Fox West
Coast thcaters and several major
film producers and exhibitors are
operating in restraint of trade.
Several distributors and exhibit
ors already have been questioned
on complaints laid before U. S. At
tcrney General Homer S. Cum
mings, charging that the companies
are violating an order issued three
years ago, restraining them from
engaging in acts in violation of the
Sherman and Clayton antitrust
laws.
One of the complaints, signed by
Joe Leo, opeator Of downtown
theater, charged that Leo was un-
able to get first run films so he
could compete with chain theaters.
Leo charged specifically that the
Fox West Coast chain was violating
a compromise booking arrangement
it entered into with independent
groups three years ago.
U. S. Attorney Pierson M Hall,
said the evidence marSnailed in the
investigation will be sent to the
attorney general within the next 10
days to determine possible grand
jury action.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
TO
RUN ON RECORD
FOR CONGRESS


SEATTLE. Wash, July IA. up
The madcap congressman from
Seattle, Marion A. Zioncheck. who
designated himself Exhibit A" for
the public gaze, today offered his
constituents his record as an induce
ment to support his candidacy
again.
Il am decidedly not here to make
an apology" Zioncheck assured an
audience of 400.
The crowd applauded.
Wlving his arms and ripping adj
icctives at newspapers and news
papermen. Wall Street, congress and
J. Edgar Hoover, ioncheck asserted
not more than 25 per cent of the
stories about him we're true.
A photographer bobbe6 up on Lhe
front row, snapped a picture. The
crowd booed, howled Justify and
suggested loudly that somebody
throw him ouJ."
"Newspapermen," zioneheck said,
ARE like fleas on a cog. Give them
some place to scratch and they'll
never stop. If they were offered a
decent job most of them probably
would jump at it"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
EXCESS CROPS
WILL BE SOLD
THROUGH CHAIN

Following the example of Cali
fornia chain food stores in the sue
cessful marketing of excess crops, a
nationwide program adopting the
same principles has just been formu
lated between the chain stores and
farm groups, it was announced in
Los Angeles today.
The plan, considered the most i'm
portant single step in years look
ing toward solution of the farmers
selling problems, grew out of study
of marketing possibilities by the
chain stores, and their proposal OF
a series of conferences with the
farm leaders. The meetings were
held in Urbana, Illinois, and New
York City.
The selling facilities of $4,000 re-
tail chain stores throughout the
country will be put at the disposal
of the farmer under the program
adopted. Four thousand associa
tionS of farmers, representing 1,500,-
900 members and including las
marketing cooperatives, are direct
ly involved in the plan. Nineteen
of these participating cooperatiVeS,
under the National Cooperative
Council, are California groups and
represent many thousands of grow
erS.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
STATE SUES 3
LIQUOR FIRMS
ON TAX DEALS

LOS ANGELES, July IA. UR)-
Three beverage companies mention
ed in the recent state assembly
liquor inquiry here were sued today
by the attorney general for unpaid
liquor taxes.
The state filed suit against the
Jinricky company, the Home Brand
Bottling company and the Tux Win
cry company, charging they had not
paid sufficient taxes on wine"
cocktails they marked under various
trade names.
Witnesses at the inquiry brought
out that the companies paid the
wine tax of two cents gallon rather
than the spirits tax of 80 cents a
gallon even though the federal gov
ernment taxed their products as rec
titled spirits, not wines.
The Tux company was asked for
$33,870 in back taxes while the
other two were asked for smaller
amounts.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

Leader John L. Lewis, the 16 mem
bers of the federation council pre-
pared to complete a series of hear
ings at which the insurgent leaders
were invited but refused to appear.
The council will vote probably to-
morrow on whether to:
l. Delay a decision on demands
for suspension of the rebel commit
tee for industrial organization un-
ions, as proposed by George Harri-
son, head of the councils unsuccess-
full conciliation committee In such
event, the Cancellation committee
probably would be instructed to con-
tinue its efforts until the next coun-
Gil meeting Or the annual conven-
ton in November.
2. Suspend the IL unions, with a
membership of more than 100000
out of the federation's 100000, as
demanded by q strong faction of the
council because the Lewis group
seeks to organize industrial-type un-
ions as opposed to the craft union
policy of the federation.
3. Adopt a resolution condemning
the c. I. o. activities and recon-
mending the convention act to crush
the Lewis movement
1t was learned that Lewis himself
made the G. I. o. compromise pro-
posal to Harrison when the concilia-
stion committee negotiated with the
insurgent leader in regard to the
councils demands that he disband
his committee.
The burly Lewis refused to dis
band his group and, in reply, Sug-
vgested that the council agree to
compromise whereby certain mass
production industries would be des-
ignated for trying out the indus
trial-type union method, thereby
specifying a certain field for the c.
l. o. and a certain field for the
present federation leaders.
Harrison answered his committee
had no power to negotiate and was
instructed merely to act in connec-
ton with the demand for dissolu-
ton of the C. l. o. 1t was indicated
to Lewis, however, that the proposal
would not be satisfactory to various
craft union leaders dominating the
federation.
President William Green of the A.
F. of l.. said Harrison had not for
mally reported the Lewis proposal
to the council.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
LANTANA
Mrs. ]. c. Mealey

John Huff and daughter Louise
with Misses Dorothy and Ada Donor
from San Diego, spent the week
end in the mountains.
Mrs. Bert Marvin, Miss Alberta
Mealey, Miss Lenora Black, sJim
Sterwalt and John REM returned
Monday night by train from San
Diego where they spent several days
visiting the exposition.
James Trammel and family moved
to the Chester Cuin ranch this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Jones spent
Sunday at the Chester Cuin home.
They have moved to their new home
in Los Angeles this week. Mrs.
Jones is a sister of Mrs. Cuin.
Norman Cuin, son of Chester CUM
went with the All club boys to La
guna mounatins where he spent a
week before returning home.
Mrs. Mary Mathes of Imperial has
been dangerously sick from a spider
bite on the face. However, she is
slowly recovering. She is Mrs.
John Hunga'S sister.
~ 90
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Rose left
Lantana this week for their old
home in Ozark, Arkansas.
Earl Black. son of Alvin Black, is
seriously i'll al his home this week.
90
Louis Wilder and family recently
moved from Lantana.
%
John Huff and daughter, Louise,
spent several days of the past week
in Yuma visiting friends and rela-
tiVes.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
CHINA
ARMY ORDERED
INTO BATTLES

HONGKONG, July IA. U.R)-Cen-
tral Chinese government troops
have been ordered to attack at once
the Cantonese soldiers massed in
KWangtung province, official ad-
vices from Canton asserted today.
Faced with a decree by the Cen
tral government dissolving their ad-
miniStration, and asserting that an
order had been issued for an attack
on their troops in KWangtung prov
ince, the Cantonese leaders retorted
by electing Gen. Chen Chi-Tang as
commander in chief of the massed
Cantonese armies.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
Arizona Sheepmen
Meet For Annual
Talk on Problems

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July Ia. U.P)
Arizona Wool Growers opened
their 50th annual convention here
today with approximately 600 dele
gates from all sections of the state
in attendance.
Principal business discussions
were to involve forest range man
agement, taxation, predatory animal
control, and kindred subjects.
Memorial services for deceased
members will be held this afternoon
and a dinnerdance tonight.
The Arizona Wool Growers asso-
citation is the oldest continuously
operated organization of its kind in
the nation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
FILM DIRECTOR
is RECOVERING

HOLLYWOOD, July IA. U.P)-
Alan Crosland, veteran film di-
rector who was injured last week
when his speeding car struck an
obstruction and overturned, was
reported slightly improved today
although still in a critical condi-
tion from bilateral pneumonia, in
duced by his injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
TOO MUCH FUN

GREENFIELD, Mo, July Ia. U.R
The fun Quentin Russell and
Howard King had at the expense of
the community's rest cost them $40
today They were fined for turning
on the city's fire siren at midnight
and letting it rip for five minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

He was placed in an oxygen
tent and three physicians remained
at his bedside all night. One of
them was DR.. Loyal Davis of Chi
on
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

and to create greater convenience.
George Kennerson obtained a per-
NIT to add porch to a residence at
754 Holt street. The permit was for
$75. The two permits brought the
annual building permit total to
$120, 100 TO date.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14


in the county Jail for violation of
traffic laws. He was sentenced by
Judge T. E. Anderson in Calexico
justice court for speeding, and for
driving without an operators Ii
cenSe.
Trucks for Every Service. Pianos
and household goods. Moving and
storage. Phone l, Pioneer Truck
& Transfer Co. (Jl4)
BRIEFS
Lodged In Jail-Jesus Pimentel,
45, was arrested at Imperial Monday
by immigration officers and taken
to the Imperial county Jail to await
Investigations relative to his citizen
ship standing.
Intend To Wed-A notice of in
tention to wed was filed Monday by
Felix Quesada, %, and Maria Robles,
"a, of Holtville.
Sherwood's Cafe-Air cooled for
Your Comfort. (M11-TFO
New Suit Stolen - Harvey Smith
appealed to Ell Centro police Mon
day night because someone stole
new suit from his automobile while
it was parked at the curb in front
of an Ell Centro theatre. He said he
was away from the machine but 10
minutes.
Intend to Wed-Notice of inten-
tion to wed was filed in the county
clerks office Monday by Homer
Perkey, 81, of Winterhaven, and
Ruby Feeback, "a, of Yuma.
WOOdie Mills Invites his friends
to his new location-Rio Grande
Service Sta, 9th & Main. (J12tD
Lodged in Jail-Immigration Of
ficers arrested MARITIME Elantar, 90,
and MaXimo Hernandez, AZ, at
Tamarack Monday and lodged them
in the county Jail.
90
Leave For Camp-Eignt Imperial
Valley youths were taken to Citizens
Conservation camp Monday by
camp officials. This contingent
represent those who reported in re-
sponse to notification that ID men
constituted the present quota for
the county. Six men will be taken
to camp later in the week by w. S..
Filter head of the State Relief ad-
ministration in Imperial county. The
men must come from families on re-
lief.
SherwOod's Cafe-Air Cooled for
Your Comfort. OMIT .TFJ
is Arraigned - Joe Anderson, 40,
was arraigned in BraWley justice
court Monday on a battery charge
and bail set at 500. He is held in
the county Jail pending preliminary
hearing.
The American Cleaners under
new management. Same staff and
same high quality service
(J8P-J15A)
90
Building Permits Issued-A build
ing permit was issued to the Ell Cen
tro school district Tuesday for alter
ations to Wilson school at 1900 Main
street. The permit was for $500.
Glass rooms adjacent to the main
building will be turned to face north
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
y Compromise Still Given
Consideration by Group
900

WASHINGTON July ID RIhe American Federation of Labor
moved into
its final with members still wavang between whether
to suspend the rebels delay final verdict.
the only compromise suggestion from rebel
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

Return From Vacation - Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Christian and two sons,
Alfred EIDE and Bill Christian, re-
turned to Imperial Valley Tuesday
after having spent two weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Dickey at
Watsonville. Mrs. Dickey is the for
mer Miss Margaret EIDE of Ell Cen
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14
(0UNTYB(RIEFS (0UNTYB(RIEFS

Is Serving Sentence-Elbert Har-
ris, 81, is serving a 10 day sentence
in the county Jail for violation of
traffic laws. He was sentenced by
Judge T. E. Anderson in Calexico
justice court for speeding, and for
driving without an operators Ii
cense.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

File NOtice-Thomas Earl Ritter.
%, of Calexico, and Eleanor Anne
Foster, %, of Imperial Monday filed
notice Of intention to we'd accord
ing to records in the county clerks
office.
Goes To Los AngeIes-Mrs. w. S.
Fitzer, who has been suffering from
an attack of influenza for several
days, left for Los Angeles Monday
night. 1t is hoped the cooler climate
will aid in her recovery. Fitzer ac-
companied her but planned to re-
turn to the valley Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-07-14

Trucks for Every Service. Pianos
and household goods. Moving and
storage. Phone l, Pioneer Truck
& Transfer Co. (J14)
BRIEFS