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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

success or failure of this community endeavor. There are thousands of Amer jeans who regard Alaska as land com- pletely removed from Us, whereas 1t IS only her geographical location that acc counts for such a feeling Otherwise she Is as American as any state in the Union.
 There might be some objection to al- lowing Alaska to enter as one state as encompassed in the territory are 586, 400 square miles which is just about twice the size of Texas. We oftentimes have contemplated cutting Texas up into two or three states. However, Alaska's popu- lation is only 50,278 as of 1880. We bought Alaska from Russia in 1867 and by act of Congress in 1912 1t became a territory, electing Legislature by direct vote, and having Governor appointed for a 4-year term by the President of the U. s. A.
 So far as we can see neither it's dis tance from continental U. s. A., it's size nor it's population should weigh against granting statehood to 1t. As a state 1t might enjoy even more fuller contact with the nation than 1t does today after long years of development. We presume numerous arguments can be brought to bear to show that statehood should be denied, but we're heartily in favor of ser ious consideration of Alaska's claims and rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

AUGUST IS Persons most likely to be affected today are those who were born from July 2i through Aug. 22.
 General Indications For All
 Morning-Accidental.
 Afternoon---Very bad.
 Evening--Bad.
 The whole day is eccentric Things may happen quickly. Bt careful.
 TOday's BIrthdate You may feel most honored wher serving others who may be Suf- fering. ,
 Love affairs, travel, speculation and all forms of pleasure should bt strong for you during October iD30.
 Danger from accidents, fire oI rash actions from Sept. 10 through i7, 1036.
 Socially favorable and good for buying clothes, entertaining or seek ing favors form Nov. 8 through l2 I036.
 You may make some change dur ing the coming month or you may take Q trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Selected Poem
SUNGOLD

SUNGOLD (Marjorie Leichner in the Poets Corner,
 Hartford Times) Content in my cool vale of cedars, In tho afternoon shades was lying Alone, near the silly gold water. And bird or two were flying Above the tree-tops, in the sun A Iivid mass of summer verdure Was yonder hill, for life relying On the little sun-lacquered stream; And the cedars, hating dying, Sucked up long cool sips of gold. I thought how like you the cedars were Strong, and tall, and cool, and signing With a pleasant lust for life
 Big, and bronzed. and bravely plying With zest the task of living. thought how like the sun you were: Regal and shining and proudly trying To light our shaded way Into the fog We know not, into the night undying; You are as eternal as the sun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

Claims that gaming devices are four ishing just as strongly as ever down at Savin Rock continue to be heard from time to time. Visitors to the popular short resort say that almost anything goes in the nature of "try your luck" game. West Haven officials have not yet announced their plans for cracking down." Perhaps the legislators at Hart ford never needed to fool around with any statutes concerning gambling at SaYin Rock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

One more democratic state senator will not be up for election this fall. This time it's Francis Hogan of Torrington who expects to give up politics Icr a year while he is assuming the dutiesNf district deputy for the Elks. Insurance Conn missioner John c. Blackall of Hartford will also be missing from the ticket this fall. Republicans likewise lose a couple of hardy campaigners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

c. Who played the part of the warden in the radio program, "20,- 900 Years in Sing eing?"
 4. Warden Lewis E. LaweS Of Sing Sing prigon.
 c. How many persons were killed in aircraft accidents in l036?
 4. The total number was 20i, hut only 20 were on scheduled air- lines.
 C. Who wrote, God Loves 6 Dumpbcll2
 A. Mrs. Elsa Sheridan Thomas.
 c. How many incorporated places in tho United States have c popu. lation less than f,0002
 A. The 1880 census listed 10,346.
 c. DoeS General Pcrghlng re- ceive c pension from tho govern fnent7 t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 3:2i a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 500 a. m.; sets 7:03 D. rn., (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High ticc at Milford Saturday, Aug. IS. li:0i Q. ni.; low tide, 6:0l a. m. daylight time).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
T est Y o UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. 1. Name the capital of South Ca- rolina.
 2. Do retired Presidents of the U s. receive pensions7
 3. Of what ancient empire wal Nineveh the capital?
 {. Tn biology. what is epigcnesisi s. Tn which ocean is the island oi Fernando dc Noronha?
 6. What is . caribou7
 '. In which country are the po- IItical units called cantons? 8. What is congou2
 9. In architecture, what is . iifi- teiP
 10. Who was Adelaide Anne Proc. ter2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

The market value of stocks has risen Is billion dollars in the year ended Aug. 1. The aggregate market value of all shares listed on the New York Stock Ex- change is now $54 54,066,925,315. Some body has confidence in something.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

I said nothing when everyone was picking on that sweet little W om an, wife, and back stroke . v 1 m mi in 6 champion, El- eanor II 0 l m
 Jarrett, just bee c Q Il z c she trained for the olympic water galiopS in . pool of ci1ams faa0na trimmed with caviar inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

100000 Ohioans signed petitions to end the sales tax on food, but didn't indi- cate what sort of tax they'd substitute. That's the trouble with taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

"There are no more cowboys" laments an old-timer. Why, look at all those dude ranches in the Adirondacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Daily MAxsrv. Washington - - HAMILTON BETWEEN TWO
 FIRES AS COP. CHAIRMAN
- BY DRE,y PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLEN

Washington, August IA - The Chairman of the National Committee of either party always is on the hot spot whether 1t be Jim Farley, Walter Brown or Will Hays. And now Chairman John M Hamilton is sitting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Horoscope
BY OCTAVTNE

BH VVTHVENU
 For persons who believe that hu- man destiny b guided by the plan- etG, the daily horoscope is outlined by q noted astrologer. Tn addition to information of general interest 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the deS. ignated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Never ARainl

I do not know why I did not fly to her defense when she was spot news and I have regretted the overnight ever since. I mean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
A Thought for Today

will have mercy and not sacrifice; for am not come to call the righteous, but sinners tO rec pentance.-SG Matthew 9:l3.
 Repentance may begin instantly. but reforma- ton often requires sphere of ycars-H. W. Beecher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

T0DAY's COMMON ERROR Never say, Beside Che clothes on his back he owned noe thlng;" say, Besides the clothes, etc."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

Call Solomon
 Two thoughts come to me in conclusion. One is that instead of a courtroom judge deciding who should have the custody Of THE BABY, King Solomon should have been resurrected to preside at the trial. He would have ore dered the child cut in two right ofE the bat with Mary getting half and the Doc half. It would have satisfied all concerned and been much better for Little Marvin in the long run. The other reflection Is that the name of Ast0r would have escaped besInirchment if the sweet little woman, wife AND MOTHER had stuck to her family monnicker of Langhanke.
 No Langhanke ever had haemo- philia or tho Pisa complex. To that noble family tons Of boloney could not serve as aii obstacle to sealing the Heights of Art. Bo- loney to Q Isanghanke is just live erwurst spelled differently. So s the whole meaA
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Work Of Hipass
Health Camp
Reported

Hipass Health Camp, operated
by the American Legion and the
40 ct 8, is ready fer another seas
on and any proceeds from the an
nual st. Patricks dance will be
used for the camp.
This camps purpose to give un-
dernouriShed and subnormal chill
dren between the ages of six and
II years an opportunity to become
healthful, useful citizens 1t is firsJ
a health program, second, an edu-
cational program, and third, but
not least, an Americanism pro-
gram.
Miss Edith Eicke, school nurse,
stated that children having the
benefits of camp during the sum-
mer are apt to have a 100 percent
attendance record during the
school year which in turn means
less taxes and better schools.
DR. Warren F.. Fox, county health
officer, is quoted by the Legion
as saying that the program of Hi
pass is the finest preventive pro-
gram carried on in this county.
In 1882 the camp attendance,
figured in child week, was 343;
in 1888, 434 child weeks; in 1884,
271 child weeks, and in 1885, 1888
child weeks. Between 81 ,500-$2 900
has been spent each year in this
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Union Pre-Easter
Campaign Starts
In Churches

Much interest is being aroused in
the community regarding the pre-
Easter church loyalty campaign be-
ing sponsored by five of the Protest
ant churches of Ell Centre.
Tickets will go on sale Sunday for
the dinner which will be given at
the First Baptist church next Fri
day evening, March 20, at which
time an outstanding speaker will
deliver an inspirational address.
Each church will carry on its own
program in its own way during the
Lenten season, each stressing the
value of the church and the neces i.
sity of the loyal interest of its mem
bers and friends. Special services
will be held each day or evening in
several of the churches during Pas
sion week.
Plans are being made at this time
for a great Union Easter Sunday
evening service.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15

Ray, Joan Clark. Wanda Dixon and
Jean Lyman.
Miniheka Group
The usual meeting of the Camp
Fire Group was frightened when
Marjorie Moore and her mother
brought each one a milk nickle.
We ate while we talked over our
business. After our business meet
ing we worked for honors and then
PLAYED games. We have another
new member. Her name is Ba"-
bara Wright Now our group boasts
of ID members.
NankOakaga Group
New members studied symbolism
and chose their Indian names and
symbols at the meeting of Nankoa-
kaga Camp Fire group Monday at
the home of Mary Ann Riddle, 436
Hamilton avenue.
Mary Ann Riddle and Ruth Nc
Climans who are working for the
torch bearers rank, taught the old
members nature games. Refresh
ments were served to Betty Reid
Betty Lemons, Ruth McClinams
Marguerite Block, Katherine Brom-
ley and Mary Ann Riddle and Mrs
Forest Manley, guardian.
Wihet0nga Group
An informal meeting of the With
etonga Campfire was held at the
home of DeLyte Focht Require
ments for the Silver Jubilee Honor
were discussed. A sing along was
held and then the meeting adj
journed.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Pacific Union
College Choir
In Concert

Pacific Union colleges famous a
caoella choir will be presented in
concert Tuesday n!ght at o'clock
at the Bible Tabernacle, Brawley.
This famous choir is making its
ninth annual tour in California ana
Arizona and has been prevailed up
on to make one stop in Imperial
Valley,
Prof. G. w. Greer is director and
the choir numbers SO trained voices,
who, as the name indicates, sing
without accompaniment.
The program will include 4 wide
variety of music with instrumental
numbers, solos, duets, quartets and
ensembles. There is no admission
charge, the affair is open to the
public and a free will offering will
be taken. This same choir gave n
concert in the valley a year ago
which was greatly enjoyed by those
who heard il. The tabernacle is
large enough to accommodate all
who wish to hear the concert.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Two Ten Thousand Clubs to Hear
Talks by Pieter Smoor

Junior and Senior Ten Thousand
club members are locking forward
to their respective meetings Thurs
day Of this week for they are 20
have a treat in the talks to be
given at their sessions by Pieter
Smoor of San Diego.
The speaker is a Hollander of
engaging personality and enter
tanning as a lecturer. being both
witty and original. He will tell
something of the art work Of Hol-
land which he knows well as he
himself has a unique shop in San
Diego dealing with the products of
that country.
The Ten Thousand club will
meet at 2:30 o'clock for the bust
ness meeting which will feature
election of officers, the nominating
committee presenting its report.
After the program members of
the program committee will serve
tea.
The junior club will meet at
7:30 o'clock at which time may
then be made from the floor and
The election will be scheduled for
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Social Calendar

SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Imperial county fair, at the fair
grounds, Imperial.
AlianZa HispanO Americana, 2,
200 Brighton.
MONDAY
Masonic luncheon, 12:15, Bar
baTa Worth.
History section, 2:3O. J. S. Jones
home.
Chapter AV, PEG, 1, Henry
Loud home.
W.C.T.U, 1870, First Baptist
church.
Business Women's council, 1880,
Barbara Worth.
+. and A. M. No. 384, 1880, Mas
cnic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce,
$50, California hotel.
Troop 6, B.S.A., Scout hut.
Troop rs, B.S.A., McCabe.
Advanced bridge section, 1880,
572 Wensley.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
DOughnut Sale


Camp Fire girls are working
diligently on their doughnut sale
as all orders with the number of
dozens sold must be turned in to
the guardians b. Wednesday.
The guardians will report the
total sales of their groups to Mrs.
H. K. McCiimans, telephone 1888,
before Thursday noon reporting
also the girl in each group who
sold the highest number of orders.
Last year 1912 dozens OF doughnuts
were sold and the girls are deter
mined TO beat that record.
Wanaka Group
Wanaka Camp Fire group enjoy
ed a council fire in the sand hills
east of Heber Friday evening.
Miss Eunice Sprinkle, guardian,
awarded the honors, and the Wood
gatherers' rank. Mrs. Mary Grif-
fin assistant guardian, awarded
the national new membership hon
rors. Miss Henrietta Blank, also
assistant guardian, welcomed the
new members and gave out the
membership cards.
The girls who received their
Wocdgatherers' rank were Doreen
Meagher, Betty Mae Deur, Betty
Lou johnson, Margaret Baxter,
Jeanne Stanton and Edith Small
New members welcomed were
Eva Ortiz, Haruyo Kubota, Gloria
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
East Lynne In
Brauley And
Ell Centre

The Experimental theatres East
Lynne" is increasing in popularity
and now is to have performances in
both Ell Centre and BraWley.
In Ell Centre the 2O-30 club will
act as sponsor, and the production
is tentatively scheduled for March
80 and 81.
In Brawley the production is this
week, Monday and Tuesday, in the
high school auditorium at 8 O'Clock
and given under the auspices of the
Bloc club.
Decision to sponsor the produc-
ton was made at the last meeting
of the club at which time men,
bers also heard an exceptionally in
teresting paper by H. r. Anderson
on the title business.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
MeIoLoyad Wednesday
Club Meeting

MELOLAND-Mrs w. j. Gregg
and Mrs. Ebert Newton were host
esses to the Meloland Wednesday
club at the Gregg home Wednesday
afternoon. April was set as the
date of the annual club dinner
Mrs. Dan Scott, Mrs. w. H. Palmer
Mrs. Ward McGrew and Mrs. Ralph
Engebretson were appointed to serve
on the dinner committee.
Mrs. Lawrence Richards W S
awarded a prize for having the most
correct answers to a clever question:
aire ON important events OF last
year.
Refreshments were then served TO
Mesdames Elmer Hartzog, Lyle
Kinnaird, Clarence Kinnaird, Anna
Mitchell and Miss Agnes Palmerlec'
special guests. and to Mesdames w
C. Herdman, q. c. Richards, Law
renee Richards. II. Neifert, II. A..
Wells. Charles Forsberg, Arthur
Farley. Ward McGrew, w. II. Palm
er, Dan Scott, j. r.. Kinnaird, Hardy
Odell, Henry Havekorst, Jesse Nc
Bride, and Ralph Engebretson.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Schools
Churches

children.
Business Women
Brawley Business and Professional
Women's club has invited those Ell
Centrans interested in attending to
be present at their dance Tuesday
evening in the Brawley Del Rio
club.
Golf Club Dance
Barbara Worth golf club is also
having a dance. on Saturday, having
engaged Carroll Campbell's orches-
ira for the occasion. The party is
open to members and their friends.
Bridge Luncheon
Barbara Worth golf club is in fact
having a very busy week, socially
speaking. On Wednesday the clubs
monthly bridge luncheon will take
place, open to all women of the COM
munity. A Lenten luncheon will be
served at 1890, followed by bridge
with prizes for the winners. Mrs.
Ross T. Hickox is chairman and
reservations may be made with her
or with Mrs. Don Rex.
Buffet Supper
Sunday is also to be a special day
at the golf club. In the afternoon
at / o'clock, a Scotch fourSome will
be featured and at p. m. buffet
supper will be served followed by
bridge.
Baptist Conference
Tuesday the valley Women'S Bap-
fist association will hold an all clay
session in the local church with
state workers as speakers and a
luncheon served by the Ell Centre
group at noon.
NJ. L. Conference
A missionary program, with talks
by distinguished visitors, will be
featured Wednesday at the local
Methodist church under the auspices
Of all Methodist churches of the
valley. The Ell Centre women will
serve luncheon at noon, the sessions
beginning at 1920 a. m.
Auxiliary Party
The following Monday evening,
March 90. Boyce Aten unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary, VIII
hold its annual fashion show and
bridge party in the Veterans hall.
Lucy Deaton is in charge of the
show in which all merchants of the
city are cooperating After the fash
ion show contract and auction will
be played, there will be prizes and
refreshments.
Duet Recital
Eleanor Steele and Hall Clovis will
be presented in concert Tuesday,
March "a, under the auspices of the
Music Teachers association.
Junior Play
Last but far from least, Central's
Juniors are presenting their annual
play on Friday and Saturday OF
this week
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Warm Weather HaStens Social Events

devoted entirely to pleasure. are the
big missionary program to be held
in Ell Centre sponsored by the valley
Methodist churches, and the con-
ference of the Valley Baptist Wom-
ems association.
Legion Dance
The American Legion is sponsor
ing a st. Patrick's dance Tuesday in
the Veterans hall which promises to
be one of the gayest affairs of the
week. Designed primarily for a
good time for those who attend and
not as a money-making affair the
dance will succeed in its purpose ac-
cording to the plans of the commit
tee in charge. All proceeds will be
used for Hipass Health camp for I'M
dernourished and underprivileged
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Eastern Star Chapter Honors Past
Officers in Session Friday

Hazel Baker and Edgar Hargrave,
1895 matron and patron for Signal
chapter No 276, Order of the East
ern Star, were honored at the
chapter meeting Friday evening
In the Masonic temple.
The evening opened with a can
delight ceremony and all the 1888
officers were honored by being
permitted to occupy their former
stations for a part of the evening.
Mrs. Baker was presented with
beautiful bouquet of yellow flow
ers and with a gift from Hazel
Purdy worthy matron.
The chapter also conducted in
itiation, using for the first time
The new Eastern Star rug.
AT the business meeting it was
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Union Daughters
Plan Affairs

Anna Maria Ross Tent No. %,
Daughters OF Union Veterans Of
the Civil War had an enthusiastic
and we'll attended meeting Friday
afternoon in the Veterans hall.
Plans were made fer a candy
sale on Saturday and for the visit
of department officers from Los
Angeles who will be here on March
81 to celebrate the completion Of
the first year of organization. The
tent was organized on March %
1895.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
To ReUieuU Book
For Society

. In response to the request of
members of the Presbyterian Mis-
sionary society who were unable
to hear her first review, Mrs. W.
H. Tyler Jr., will repeat her out
line OF William AXlings "KagaWa"
which She gave for Cne of the in
terdenominational missionary meet
ings this season.
The program will be given ut
the meeting Tuesday which viii
begin with a pot luck luncheon at
1890 o'clock in the church.
In view of the fine program
to be presented the day has been
made guest Gay SO that those who
wish to may have the opportunity
Of hearing Mrs. Tyler.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Afternoon Card
Group Meets

Mrs. Steven H. Harris and Mrs.
William White entertained the
members of the Junior Ten Thou
sand clubs afternoon card section
Friday, the members meeting at
the Harris home, $50 Ell Centre
avenue.
Contract and refreshments were
enjoyed, Mrs. John Wells and Mrs.
George Bennitt winning the high
score prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Sour Milk Cookery
To Be Featured

Uses of sour milk in cookery
will be the project for three home
department meetings this week,
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onstration agent, conducting the
project work.
First meeting OF the week is
that of Eastside-Sunset on Tues
day; Mt. Signals will follow On
Wednesday,, being held at the
home of Mrs. r. Burton, and
Spruce Westmorland' will be
Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15

announced that the rummage sale
Saturday will be held in the build
ing formerly occupied by Kirby's
shoe store.
The evening ended with the serv-
ing of refreshments, tables being
decorated in green and white for
st. Patrick's day. Green shamrocks
and white sweet peas were used
effectively. Edgar J. Hargrave was
chairman of the committee in
charge assisted by S. L. McCrory,
Jasper McCary, Murray Stiles and
/. l. Duff
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Many Parties for
Next Feqv Days

With warm weather approaching
each organization in the city is hast
ening to complete its schedule OF
events and from now until the end
Of May a rush OF affairs is antici-
pated
The coming 10 days illustrate this
statement for dances. a buffet sup
per, bridge luncheon, a fashion show
and bridge party a class play
concert are the events from which
Ell Centrans may choose their di-
versions. In addition more serious
events to afford contrast to those
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15

Miss Evelin M. BlaschkC and
Miss Geneve Blaschko will spend
Sunday with their mother, Mrs.
E. V. Blaschko Of the Mt. Signal
district. Both are graduates of
Central high school and Miss Eve
line Blaschko is a graduate of the
college Of nurses in San Diego
where Miss GeneVe is a student.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
History Section
AT Jones Home

st. Patricks day will be observ-
ed in the program Monday for the
Ten Thousand clubs History Sec
ton, the group meeting at 2:30
pm. at the J. S. Jones home, Sixth
and WenSley.
Father Sweeney will talk on Ire
land and songs appropriate to the
day will be presented by Mrs. J..
b. McNeece, Cecil George Cross
and Virginia Jones.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
Miss Prinfz Weds
Robert Furboss

Due to a confusion in names it
was reported to the Post Press that
Miss BERTHE Printz was married last
Sunday to Rudolph Furbass instead
Of Robert Furbass Miss Printz and
Robert Furbass were married in Yu-
ma Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15
In IOS Angeles

Miss Ruth Whiteiaw, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. r. B. Whitelaw
of this city is in Los Angeles where
she will visit her sorority at use.
Delta Delta Delta, and also other
friends in that city.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-15

Alamo Verde - Alamo P.-TA.
elected Mrs. A. Wogatske as presi-
dent at the meeting Wednesday
afternoon. Mrs. E. Lilies was chos-
en- vice-president; Mrs. Rex Ogier,
secretary treasurer. Home and
safety was the theme for the day.