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Smyrna times., 1937-02-04

Scientists have found that aerat-
ing canned grapefruit juice by
pouring it from one glass to an
other several times improves the
flavor.
In feeding chickens and turkeys
for market, it is advisable to elm
mate fish meal and cod-liver oil
from the feed during the last few
weeks to avoid fshy taste and odor
in the meat, say poultry nutrition
specialists.
Planting flowers along the out
side of the fence or hedge gives
passers-by additional beauty to
look at and greatly improves the
appearance of the roadside.
Be sure to keep poisonous ma
terials or caustic substances like
lye well out of reach of children,
on a high shelf. Label them plain
ly to show that they are Poison.
Clothes baskets should be kept
clean by lining them with washable
material, such as oilcloth or mus
lin, or with heavy paper that can
be renewed readily. Oilcloth Is
preferable if the basket Is to be
placed on the ground where dirt
and moisture might enter the crew
ices.
House plants that lose their
leaves may be suffering from va
riety Of ills and mistreatment,
states DR.. Louis r. Detjen, profess
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04

foliage not accustomed to it. IF
plants should droop suddenly with
a later whiting of green leaves
when the soil in the flower pot is
moist, DR.. Jetjen suggests that
is the cause. Too
much water may cause the roots to
rot and cease functioning.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
STATE SCHOOL
REPORT YEAR
DIR. Holloway Shows S5,591,-
915 Outlaid and 44,SSS
Pupils
BUILDINGS TOTAL 233

Delaware schools had a total en-
rollment of 44,888 during the fiscal
year ended last June 80 during
which the State spent S5,591.48 on
education, according to the annual
report of the Department of Pub
lie Instruction, released last week
by DR.. H. v. Holloway, State su-
perintendent. The cost of educat-
ing each student during the year,
based on total current expendi-
lures, was S102.6O. 1t cost Sc cents
a day for each student. Since
1880, there has been an increase in
our enrolment from 42,098 to a.
Se8, an increase of 6.6 per cent. 1t
is important to note, however, that
the enrolment in grades 1-6 began
to decrease in the school year 1881
80, and has continued from a 6 per
cent decrease through 8 per cent,
IA per cent, % per cent to 2.5 per
cent for 1886.
DR.. Holloway makes these three
recommendations provided funds
permit: That the remaining half of
the salary cut of 1933-35 be restor-
ed, that it be made possible to re-
store salary increments for sue
cessful teaching experience, and
that provision be made for teach
er retirement fund to which the
State and the teachers shall con-
tribute equally.
He reported a continued tend
ency of parents to take their chill
dren out of one-room schools and
send them to graded schools. At
another place in the report DIR.
Holloway said:
Outside of Wilmington there are
approximately 1000 pupils in Del
aware who are yet housed in old,
unsatisfactory, or overcrowded
classrooms, which indicates an ad-
ditional need of approximately sew
enty classrooms."
Among major features of the
Delaware school system in the fis-
cal year are listed: Delaware pro-
vided 233 buildings for school pur-
poses during the school year 1885
SO. Of these, 100 were one-room
schools and "a were two-room
schools. Twenty-nine buildings
were used partially or wholly for
high school purposes. Eighty-one
buildings were given over to the
education of Negro children.
During the school year 1885
there were IA one-room schools
less than in 1934-36. or 184 less
than in 192O-21 and 245 less than
in 19OO-O1.
All the schools of the State were
open an average of 1872 days dur
ing the year. The average for the
State board unit was l81 days. for
the special districts 183 and for
Wilmington 185 days.
Transportation at public expense
was RiONbdCd lOI 1O,1oO pdPAAS o0f-
ing the year. Of these, 1901 were
transported by contract and 1929
by private conveyance. The chill
dren were transported an average
of 146 days at total cost of $685.
O93.84. The average cost per child
per year was s2S.29 and per day
1913 cents.
The number of pupils transport
ed this year was 480 less than last
year The total cost decreased
Sc, ,46O.75.
The 312-page annual report IS
profusely illustrated with photo
graphs of buildings and other
equipment. 1t is thoroughly index
ed and contains scores of charts,
tables, and inserted sheets giving
breakdowns of the major data in
minute detail.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
What "A Dream?

A dream is a collection of ideas
which come to the mind when we
are dreaming we do not have con-
troll over the trend of our thoughts.
The images that appear in our rev.
cries are usually completely lack
ing in coherency, but we are not
surprised at this in our dreams.
Sometimes, however, our minds de-
velop wonderful brillancy during
our sleep. 1t is generally accept
ed that dreams result from natural
causes. Dreams look backward
into the past rather than forsee the
future. Yet many people have in
terpreted dreams as predicting fu-
ture events.
Viola RYAN
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
Decisions

Decisions
Decisions are not easily made.
Some decisions are of vital import
ance to us and to our lives, others
just minor instances, but still de-
cisions.
No matter what kind of a person
you are, whether serious-minded, a
trifier, or inclined to be reckless,
there are times when you must
make up your mind about some
question; when you must come to
a decision. Most of us, 1 believe,
want to decide for ourselves, even
though we often seek the advice
of others. This advice is often very
helpful, but in the end we must be
the one to decide.
We usually take the question and
mentally weigh it. We note it's
value, it's value to us, the effect it
will have upon others and the pos
sible outcome, if we can see at all
LllS OulCOlilC Idll
not be seen, even though people in
terested think they can see it for
you and try to point it out, the end
cannot be determined for anyone.
Life, it seems, is a chance, no mat
ter what course we take; therefore,
it is unwise and unfair to predict
any outcome Ones fate cannot be
determined by you or by others.
No matter what course we take
the main point which we should
have in view is our personal happi-
ness. This is not selfish, but some
thing we are all entitled to; that
is as much as fate will allow US.
This does not mean financial happi-
ness, that happiness which seems
to be mans goal, but security, con-
tentment and at peace with one
self.
Mary Hart Wright
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
Mrs. Florence n. Creadick

The remains of Mrs. Florence
NOVEL; Creadick, widow of Dr.
Samuel Creadick, for many years
a resident of Kent County and Do
yer, were taken to Dover Wednes-
day of last week by special train
from New Haven, Conn, for inter-
ment in Lakeside cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
= The Time Of the
Civil War ''e

= Post Office stands 70
as hotel STOOD ~IA"os Ts1- To-
aAed the Colonial uat0, : ni1
ssl sssadiag still sta s-Ote,, "tes
ssalsl Hotel 'facuSytne facing ne
stset. "a a''ng on
~ = street from tbs po..
h -. : auge brick house
|A ,sa W,i for barracks dur
| 9 out a little wav
: B Belmont Hail; hers nas
k,svv vneers stayed and
Hn y. was hanged.
Y Old sto" o"n now and
hn ~ s.0ne house across
VA, aafry Ennis's Car
- used for ,L, !.
= mill was work
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
h Old Wharf

gsars ago the tide of
Il ceased to flow over it
Terts condemned it as
lhe old wharf settled
lsaet life. Occasionally
ns to fish or a turtle to
On the rotting planks.
vines reached out long
tnn shore and fastened
n the crevices. Clam
qrlng out of the once
fgs and seemed to sap
anlng strength. The
angS lurking in its shade
= son and mock the
wharf but still it did
crashing down into the
sqing waves that beat
= zdes and in stormy
zns hurting over its
iuse battalions Of horse
ring over the desert.
@s has weakened the
AZ and the old wharf
/, Lincoln sways gently
ss sbb and flow of the
zoe At its feet. At night
Soolng of the wind
PEAK to his old friend
and they probably
Ssasr Of the gay old
HE.
I, aux still hovers over
out The boy no longer
be has grown up
old wharf is a dim
o. sweet childhood:
q'llss scamper through
!. caves and slide noise
~ @e water. Scores of
Mlns termites infest the
WOOD and at last there
!. y lae old landmark but
|.ap ap'truding from the
i nud and slime in
were driven. Nature
3 .aasd the foe and passed
greater conquests.
Roger Davis
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04

ing. Grain and Soldiers were be-
ing shipped up the Smyrna River.
At the head of the river stood an
old stone house which is partly
torn down now.
Thus we see that Smyrna was a
thriving little town during the
Civil War.
Jane Handy
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
THE
QUESTION BOX

Questions of Farmers and others
answered by Delawares Extension
Editor of University of Delaware,
Newark.
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
Our Newspaper

!, average American
| !, dsily newspaper he is
| ,rssted only in the IN
rtteu on the pages OF
1 Not one person out OF
/, links about the paper
4 he daily happenings
\ Even when it is used
paper the history
I Ishlnd it is not fully ap-
kds Of the type OF paper
|rpspsr began IN tne
M near the beginning
M century. In 1910 the
Iartiou Of paper in North
Lw 800 tons. In 1886
i production in North
Lus 100000 tons, an in
LSNO times as much as in
|ss was also a great
! The newspaper between
! 1896. The few news
n. there were in 1910
u booklet affairs and
kry printed. Inc news"
Enisy turn out 3S,OOO,O 900
trssi-days and 28,OOO,ooo
tN
rpaper is thought of as
might article, with the ex-
4 be Sunday edition, and
! recognized as a forest
Ike the furniture in our
| / has been estimated that
ns Of paper are consum-
|ar than pounds Of meat.
Harriet Hutchison
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04

IL. In a Name ;. =
r,sa : DsrsOnality. IS %
.. ...,s,lred by his name
/, ',1gIl sIty ts ali those tasss,.ns- Gn-
NV y also goes out 70
|ss' Iosenh because
,'sn, derived frOn them
[sidsadin,gI,,, ,I,,,,,.r, we find,
, =. s's cOgnOmens than any
! ,spsIistiOn. One for
u 4 % maintain his CIV CIV,
r..,,sIly respected. Bill
| oort whereas Billy IS
/ ten when endeavorlng.
| sns r' favor. willie is s,ins his
u VIII brings to mind
r'spg type Of person
n n me warn you :
!, YOUR child W illiam Il
! JIM to have a ived title
Z bis life.
Betty Houtman
Smyrna times., 1937-02-04
:, RnSSett MOO1.e
|gjgh School Nescs

,u.;cIes By Pupils Covering Literary
b'lsa saorts. mort and News of Smyrna Schools
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14

ficiency are, however, so serious
that it is well to supply cod liver
oil up to the third year.
For adults living on balanced
diet. it is best to forget the vita
Minis.
Need Special Consideration
One class of cases, however. need
especial consideration. And they
fall within our definition because
for one reason or another they are
not living on balanced diet For
instance, the alcoholic addict some
times develops a degeneration of
the nerves with paralysis. called al
coholic neuritis. This was general
ly supposed to be due to the alco-
hol itself. Then someone suggest
ed that this neuritis is very much
like the beri-beri which occurs in
the East Indies, due to diet insult
ficient in Vitanin B, and that since
it is well known that alcoholics eat
a very one-Sided diet, or often no
diet at all. getting their energy
from the alcohol, the idea was
formed that the neuritis was actu-
ally due to lack of Vitamin B, and
that the alcohol had nothing to do
with it.
To put it to the test, a number
of patients with alcoholic neurltls
were put on Vitamin B with great
Improvement, even though they
continued imbibing. Control groups
were studied, with the conclusion
that the alcoholic who had ade-
ouate Vitamin B did not develop
neuritis: in the group where the
vitamin-calorie ratio was too low'
neuritis was common .
The same thing was found Wnen
the condition Of the digestive tract
was found to be so upset they could
not absorb certain foods-in tuDer-
culosis, diabetes, cancer and GER
tain cases of subnutrition IN IN
fants. Here Vitamin B was given
hypodermically in pure form.
Vitanain 3 Is found in nature IN
milk. eggs, whole wheat bread ana
whole rice. H.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14

ana Should be offered to the public
@''a recommended for use in tablet
form.
When | say artificial form. |
mean in a form separate from their
'aIufai state in food. | do not
tan to imply anything deroga-
Try nor do l mean to imply any
rAhg derogatory when l say syn
SIellc These products are un-
.souotedly the real thing, they have
- much action as the natural vita
Il H'in' The only question is whether
~, - necessary to administer extra
supplies Of them when we get all
&c need in a well balanced diet.
Two of them, it is generally
ef6leed' must be added to the in
t tblIt diet. So long, at least, as
, ,-7 iflfant lives exclusively on milk.
a ,i'IN Is likely to lack sufficient
b. 5aaHutles of Vitamins G and D.
ad II with the growing tendency to
.1 vegetables and fruits to the
'!t dlet very early in life. this
lake care of Vitamin G. And
eime goes on, sunshine will take
OF Vitamin D. The conse-
"oes OF possible Vitamin D de-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
Barclay On Bridge

for a top and played this a. 3-No
Trumps were successful in their
endeavor. West cashed the club K
and club Ace and followed with
the club 6, which East won with
the club Q. Thinking his partner
had the J-10, he now played the
club 8, which South won with the
club 10, and then cashed the club
j. A diamond was now led to dunn
fay's Q and the spade Ace cashed.
The diamond 8 to the Ace followed
BY the remaining diamonds pro-
duced enough tricks, for the de-
clarer to make his contract, with
six diamonds. one spade and two
clubs.
South's bidding was a bit un-
usual but it achieved the result de-
sired-a complete top score.
Mondays Problem
Ase4
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1065
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j 9
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QJ9 6 HK1oae
t42
Axe
KOJ1O
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AA873
dealer: South. Both sides vul-
nerable.)
How can South make his con-
tract Of 4-Hearts after the lead
Of the club (?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
Importance of Obtaining
REGULAR Vitanlin b Supply

Sy LOGAN CLENDENING, M. ID.
MORE AND MORE Is being
learned about the vitamins. It is
lucky that they were widely dis
lHDuted in our common foods, be-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14

cause they are
absolutely nee
essary to life
and health.
w / t h t h e
e r o w t h OF
c h e m / C a !
k n o W | e d g e
C o n c e r n ing
t h e m, 1t has
b e e n possible
to isolate them
in pure form.
And It is nat
ural that arti-
fetal or syn
thetic pr d.
4 a..
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14

dealer: East. EaSt-West vul-
nerable)
East started the bidding on this
deal with 1-Club, South bid 1-No
Trump, West 2-Clubs, North 2
Spades, East 3-Clubs and South g.
NO Irumps At most tables, North
look this into four spades. which
vas down one trick.
The pair who were shooting"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-06-14
r1rsERvING YOUR CHANCE

tAA%Ek6 IN KOOR NH1ANOG
II A TOURNAMENT player is
virtually certain that he requires
an absolute top score on the last
hand in order to catch up and ha e
achance to win, he should first OF
all try to bid his hand in some way
which is bound to be different from
the procedure at other tables. Such
worthodoX bidding usually viii
gEe him a bottom score on the
hand instead of a top. But in this
ever, he is in the same place as
if he had not made his extreme
Effort, and in addition has the sat-
istaction of knowing that at least
he tried the only course open to
hin which possessed any remote
likelihood Of gaining the victory.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16
WOmenss Ex. Size SIi

Regularly 79c. Extra sizes
in these famous make cot
ton panel slips that usual.
1y sell for 79c. 46 to So. :.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16
Foundation Garments

Women's girdles, side hook
models, side laces and
front hook styles. Also
one-piece types. sic e s
broken .....,...,,..,,,...
The Washington times., 1937-03-16

Irregulars of 79c and ST..
Pure silk chiffons and
service weight. Sizes 81a
-1O1a in group.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16

Percales, some even have
panties to match at this
amazing low price. Prints
@ in light or dark 2 fOFo
The Washington times., 1937-03-16

Double bed sizes which
regularly sell for much
more. Some are irregulars
Of higher price. Torn size
SlX99 Observation-Disclosures.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16

Washable crepe gowns and
paJamas the kind you
can't ever have too many
Of. All at one low price.
1917 observation-disclosures.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16

I1regulars of much high.
er price. Finely woven
service weight. All popu-
lar shades. Reinforced.
81a-1Oh.
The Washington times., 1937-03-16
Cotton Sheet

Just 100 for tomorrow.
Plaids in shades of green.
blue, rose and orchid. SIN
giles and doubles in group.
6dY76
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18
Miss Dodson To
Lead Meeting

Plans for fall Wardrubes and
construction processes will be dis
cussed at the clothing project lead
eds meeting at 10 am. Wednesday
and Thursday at the Veterans
Memorial hall in Imperial under
the direction of Miss EthelWyn
Dodson.
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onstration agent, said that the
members attending should bring a
dress or coat which will be the
key garment in planning her fall
wardrobe. Hats and other acces-
sories will aid in ensembling cos
tunes.
Miss Dodson will demonstrate the
three ways of putting in plackets
and those interested in learning
the methods will take a Upper with
their other sewing equipment. L
any one has a portable sewing
machine, and can take it to the
meeting, Miss Glenn asks that she
does so.
In regard to lunch. the members
may take their lunches with them
or go out to some restaurant in
Imperial.
Rose Mesquite home department
will serve coffee at the project
leaders meeting at noon, Wednes-
day and Thursday. Imperial Vet
eran's Memorial hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18
Betrothal Of Mary
Williams Told

Announcement of the engagement
of Miss Mary Williams of Ell Cen
tro, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Williams to Glenn McAfee
OF Yuma, Arizona, son of A. F.. Nc
Afee of Yuma was made at a
party. given by Mrs. L. l.. Odle Sat-
urday honoring Miss Williams.
The betrotnal was announced by
folding the page of the month of
November with the 21St the we'd
ding date circled, in the nut cups.
The decorations were carried out
in an autumn theme.
Guests present were the Misses
Annie Lee Rapson. Myrtle Havens,
Frances Sunstrom. Carolyn Paine,
Juanita Paris, Elizabeth Campbell,
Virginia Murphy, Emogene Black
ard, Janet Reid, LorriS Mcconnell,
Stella Mae Johnson, MARCEL Payne,
Mary Louise Burke of Ell Centre
Barbara McAfee of Yuma and Mes
danes Billie Forsburg and Vivian
Shaw of Ell Centro.
Mrs. Eugene Williams, mother OF
the bride-to-be is teaching school
in SWeetWater but came to El
Csntro Saturday to assist with the
party.
Guests afterwards played fiddle
sticks and the three prizes were
won by Miss Stella Mae johnson
Miss Lois Mcconnell and Miss
Emogene Blackard.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18
Boyce Aten Unit to Sponsor
Annual Card Party Monday

One of the first big card parties
of the fall is that given annually
by Boyce Aten unit, American Le-
gion Auxiliary.
This year the party will take
place next Monday night at 8
o'clock in the Veterans hall, and
following the tradition of many
years standing, will be a Halloween
party.
Bridge, 500, pinochle, any games
that guests desire, will be played
and prizes will be given to the win
ners at each table. These prizes are
partically handsome this year and
not only prizes for the games but
door prizes as well are to be
awarded.
Refreshments will be served after
the game and are to be in keeping
with the general motif for the af-
fair. Every effort is being made to
assure a really delightful evening
for guests ana the various COM
mittees are working hard to make
this party an outstanding social
event. Special decorations are being
planned as are unusually effective
table appointments,
Mrs. Hugh C. Davis, president OF
the unit, will be in charge of the af-
fair, assisted by the following COM
mittees: tickets, Mrs. John Kuhn,
Mrs. Vivian Roberts, Mrs. j. G. Mat
tox, Mrs. William T. Livingston; Gle
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18

Elaborate plans for the enjoy
ment of their guests and members
have been made by both the Senior
and Junior Ten Thousand clubs
which will meet Thursday in the
club house.
Senior Club
Ten Thousand club activities will
be resumed at 1890 pm. Thursday
when the executive board will en-
tertain their fellow club women at
dessert party in the club house.
Mrs David Fraser of San Diego
will be guest of honor and the chief
speaker for the day. The other
speaker will be Mrs. Frank F. An
derson, former Ell Centran and a
member of the club, who will give
her impressions of China and Japan
gained from extensive travelling in
those countries.
All club presidents in the valley
and district officers in the county
are to be guests, and the meeting
will also serve to welcome new MEM
bers into the club.
The board, headed by Mrs. War
rem Currier, president. has made
arrangements for an especially nice
dessert for the party.
Junior Club
A style show presenting the latest
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18
Ch. CIV P.E.O.
Met Saturday

Chapter CIV PEG. met Satur-
day at the home of Mrs. S. l.. Nc
Crory, $50 Olive street, for its regu-
lar meeting and buffet luncheon.
Mrs. j. D. Adams of chapter AV
P.EO. gave a fine report of the
Supreme chapter convention held
in ST. Louis. The report was of
much interest to members as Mrs.
Adams gave a detailed and humor-
Gus description of the convention
and her experiences there.
Luncheon was served buffet style
with bowls of roses serving as the
table decorations.
The members present were Mrs.
r. M. Armstrong, Mrs. NJ w. Brents,
Mrs. R. c. Clemons, Mrs. J. D. Foss,
Mrs. Scott B. Foulds, Mrs. Harold
Cow, Mrs. Everett Gullett, Mrs. G..
l.. Hatch, Mrs Joe E. King, Mrs.
S. L. McCrory, Mrs. w. w. McEuen,
Mrs. Walter Phillips, Mrs. Louis
Lee and Mrs Donald L. Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18

One of the most important OF
the fall weddings is that which
took place Saturday afternoon when
Miss Virginia Finney, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Finney. became
the bride of Clarence L. Smith OF
El Centro.
The ceremony took place in the
beautiful Pueblo Oratorio of the
Chapman Park hotel, number OF
valley friends being present to wit
ness the impressive service read by
DR.. A. J.. Jones of Los Angeles.
While TIE chapel is lovely enough
itself to need no decorations, bas-
kets of white chrysanthemums and
a profusion OF lighted candles en-
hanced its beauty, proviiing an ideal
setting fer the ceremony which was
preceded by a program of appro-
pirate organ music.
Beautiful Bride
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father. was radiant in
hsr white satin wedding gown which
suited her blonde beauty perfectly.
Her veil was Of tulle, finger tip in
length and surmounted by a face
veil She carried a muff OF white
gardenias.
Mrs. Frederick Powers-Heald OF
San Francisco the former Marjorie
Never Of FL Centro, was matron
of honor and wore frock of deep
blue velvet. Miss Betty Southworth
of San Francisco. daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. j. r. SouthWorth of Ell
Centre wore red velvet, and was
Miss Finney's only bridesmaid Both
attendants wore headdresses OF vel
vet in tulle to match their frock
and carried muffs Of vari-colored
pansies.
Flower Girl
Little Eleanor Roberts, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Roberts OF
Ell Centro, made a charming flow
er girl and wore a deep blue taffeta,
long skirted be-ruffled dress. She
carried an old fashioned nosegay
of baby chrysanthemums in yellow,
surrounded by paper frill, the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-10-18
Presbyterians At
Sa,, Diego Meet

Valley Presbyterians last weekend
motored to San Diego to attend
the celebration in the city which
observed the Tooth anniversary of
of the organization of the foreign
Mission board of the Presbyterian
church.
The program took place in the
First Presbyterian church and the
chief speaker of the evening was
Celland McAfee, one of the most
noted of modern churchmen and
former moderator of the general
assembly of the Presbyterian church
Miss Florence Yarnell, president
of the e. Centro Presbyterian Miss
ionary society, attended, and several
members Of the Brawley church
were present. the delegation being
headed by the Rev. Hugh Reiner.