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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

One hundred valley friends of
Judge and Mrs. S. M. Smyser of
Holtville, gathered in the civic CEN
ter in that city Thursday afternoon
to extend their good wishes and
congratulations on the occasion OF
their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
For Judge and Mrs, Smyser, the
affair not only marked the sixtieth
anniversary of their marriage, but
served also as a family reunion since
their children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren we're present.
In addition to those members of
the family living in the valley, Mrs.
Nellie Slade of Moorpark, daugh-
ter, and Mrs. A. Vetter of Yorba
Lindo, a granddaughter, with their
respective families, were also in at
tendance at this gala celebration.
The reception, sponsored by the
Holtville Christian church was, in
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
P.-T.A. Sponsors
Party for Wilson
School Graduates


Wilson school graduates were
guests at gay party Thursday
night in the high school gymna-
stun, being guests of the school
Parent Teachers association at
this celebration which followed the
impressive commencement exer-
cices on the school grounds.
Dancing was the diversion for the
evening, the high school orchestra
supplying the music. Two lucky
spot dances were highlights of the
party. Favors of Serpentine were
contributed and the youngsters had
a great deal of fun unrolling them,
the bright streamers of paper max
ing a festive setting.
Mrs. Ernest Susman and Mrs
Don Rex were in charge of the
refreshments and Mrs. Glenn Kief-
fer was general chairman. During
the evening present was given
to Bob Landerman in apprecia-
ton of his services in helping the
association and the children with
the dance and recreation project
which the P.-T.A. has been con-
Quoting during the winter for the
eighth grade students at Wilson.
For those students who preferred
games, tables were arranged so
that they might have their favor
ite diversions also.
Leo A. DeCelles, Paul Cook, Miss
Sophia Dunlap, George Frink, Miss
Sdith Symns of the school faculty
we're present for the party also, as
we're a number of the parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
FareWeH Party For
Mrs. SUonn


Complimenting Mrs. A. K. Swami
who is to leave shortly on a trip
to Toronto, Canada, a group of
friends gathered at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex McRae Thurs
day night for a pot luck dinner
in her honor.
After dinner the group enjoyed
a social hour during which each
person told why, how and when
he or she came to Imperial VAL
ley.
Beautiful dark red gallardia we're
used by Mrs. McRae in her attrac-
tive decorations for the house and
table. --
Guests were Mrs. Swami, Mr..
and Mrs. Elton B. Christian. Mr..
and Mrs. Rudolph Miller, Mrs. Jes-
sic Dutton, Mrs. N. Grimes. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Hackleman, Mr..
and Mrs. j. R. Southworth. Mrs.
Frank Rosenbaum and Mrs S. Lin
coin of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
KiIlgore-Zinn Wedding Set
For Saturday Evening

Miss jeanette Barbara KillGore
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
B. Killgorc of 702 South Seventh.
is to be married Saturday night to
Forest zinn, ir, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Forest Zinn of 321 Eucalyptus.
Ell Centre.
The marriage will be solemnizei
at 8 o'clock in the State Street
Christian church in the presence
of relatives of the two families.
Both young people are popular
members of the younger set of Ell
Centre. The bride is a Central
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

all the camp bulletins and infor-
nation.
Mrs. Altana Burr, secretary for
San Diego, will be camp director,
assisted by Barbara F. Haskell. The
camp dining room and kitchen have
been enlarged this year to accom-
modate more girls.
Instruction is to be given in hand
craft, outdoor cooking, ,dramaticS,
many sports. puppetry. nature lore.
Each week has particular name,
the first week being known as
story book week and designed par
ticularly for the younger girls while
the last week, "show boat, has been
planned for the older girls and is
in the nature of a reunion for them.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Miss Gentry Gives
Church Program

Miss Olive Gentry of Westmor-
land. well known dramatic reader,
will be presented at the First Bap-
tist church Sunday night in a read
ing of Van Dykes Lost Word.
Miss Gentry has toured the east
ern states OH several occasions and
has an excellent reputation for her
ability in this line. This particular
reading has been given in a number
of famous churches including the
historic Old South Church of Bos
ton. Mass. Her appearance in FL
Centro Sunday night will be her
only one.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Senior Dance After
Commencement

A group of seniors planned TO
give dance after the high school
graduation Friday night. to which
all high school and junior college
students were to be invited.
This annual dance is one of the
traditions of the graduation fes-
tivities and is to be held this year
in the Memorial hall. In view of
the fact that the subject A exam
nations are to be held Saturday
morning, it was to close at an ear
lier hour than usual
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
FiUe Ell Centrans
To Be Graduated
From u. S. &.

Five FL Centrans are among the
1000 students to receive degrees
from the University of Southern
California at the schools 54th com
mencement exercises to be held on
Saturday. June 5.
The five are: Ruth Whitelaw,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
WhitelaW, bachelor of science in
merchandising John A. Couch son
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Couch. bach
elor of science in business admin
istration; Mrs. w. S. F'itzer. bach
elor of arts, school of social well
fare; Harold B. Wise. bachelor of
science in pharmacy; Harry K. Nc
Cracken. master of arts.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Four Girls Registered for Camp
Fire Summer Camp

Four Ell Centre girls have already
signed up for Camp Wolahi, Camp
Fire summer camp at Lake Cuya-
maca.
These four are: Betty Mae Duer,
Doreen and Jane Mcaghcr and
Roberta Bartholomew
Mrs. H. K. McClimans. local Sec
retary, returned from San Diego
Thursday where she consulted with
Camp Fire authorities relative to
plans for camp.
Camp is to open on June q and
close on August Is and as the
camp weeks are rapidly filling up,
FL Centro girls who plan to attend
are advised by Mrs. McClimans to
register early. Mrs. McClimans has
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Arranging Clubs
Future PROGRAM

With one of the most successful
years in the history of the Ten
Thousand club just completed, Mrs.
Warren Currier, president, is now
busy with plans for the coming
year, holding meetings with vari-
Gus committees in an attempt to
have all details completed before
the summer begins.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC

Sunday masses at st. Mary's
Catholic church are to be said at
7 and 9 am. beginning this Sum
day and continuing through the
summer.
The Rev. JAG. Van Veggel is
the new priest for st. Mary'S, COM
ing from Barstow to replace Father
F.. Martinez who has returned to
Mexico
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Afternoon Bridge
Section Meets

Afternoon bridge section of the
Junior Ten Thousand club is one
OF the organizations which plans
to continue meetings during the
summer.
Thursday the group met at the
home of Mrs. S. r. Hammett. where
the members enjoyed a game of
contract. Mrs. Mark M. Connolly
and Mrs. H. c. Buehner winning the
prizes. s#@
The section will meet again in
two weeks with Mrs. Arnold A. Ari-
audo as hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

student and the future bridegroom
was member of last years gradu-
ating class.
The young people plan 10 make
their home i'm FL Centre where Mr..
Zinn is IN business.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
County 6. E. Plans
Plunge Party

County Christian Endeavor union
members are planning a plunge
party for Tuesday of next week. the
event to take place at the Ell Cen
tro plunge, 7:30 o'clock.
After the swim members will en-
joy a social hour during which re-
freShments will be served.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Mt. Signal Hostess
On Wednesday

Mrs. Lula Kimberling was hos
tess Wednesday to the Mt. Signal
home department members, the
group enjoying a delightful day
which made a pleasant climax to
the years activities. The center
will not meet again until fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
FIRST BAPTIST
Seventh at Orange
Harold F. DOty. R.tb,

Church school, 9:45 am, A. A
Moody. superintendent.
Morning worship, II; sermon
topic, "A New Fellowship, pastor;
Communion service: Chorus Choir.
Jr., Sr. and Adult B.YP.U, 7 pm.
Evening worship. 8; Miss Olive
Gentry, dramatic artist. reads Van
Dykes Lost Word.
Special music.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
IMPERIAL COMMUNITY

Doubling David" will be the
theme of Mr.. E. l.. Wilder's Sun
day morning message at the I'M
perial Community church. The
Sunday evening sermon will be a
continuation of the series on, THE
Parallels of Christ.
The Ambassadors quartette from
the Bible Institute of Los Angeles
will be returning for one evening
on June Ia at 7:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
FRIDAY

Associated Townsend clubs, $3.50,
California hotel
Central graduation, 8, high school
Gibson recital, 1880, Brawley
SATURDAY
Band practice, Veterans hall
Home department chairmen, 10,
court house
All club leaders, 10, court house
Farm bureau directors, 1:30,
house
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
GOLD DUMPED ON
BULLION MARKET

LONDON, June 4. W,P)-A total
of $21, 100000 in gold was dumped
on the bullion market today and
fears we're expressed the dumping
would continue tomorrow unless
authorities intervene.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Visit In EI CcntrO-E. r. Utley
referee in bankruptcy and former
Ell Centro resident spent Friday
in Imperial alley. He was accom-
panied by Ben Shipman, Los An
geles attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
STATE STREET CHRISTIAN
State and 5th
Rev. E. X. Latimer, minis

Church school 9:30 am; r. D..
Hoy, superintendent.
Morning worship 10:45; sermon
topic "The Greatest Mystery OF
ALL"
Evening worship discontinued for
the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL

A. ID. Buffers, pastor
Church school. 9:45 am, Robert
Armstrong. superintendent.
Morning worship II; topic: Some
Pause Along Life's Journey.
No evening service.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
FIRST LUTHERAN
Tenth and Holt
Rev Paul Neipp

Church school $50 am; lesson,
The Prodigal Son..
Morning worship 10:30 am; SER
mon topic. Bread and Crumbs" :"
Matt. Is. 21-28; special music, or
gan prelude and postlude.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Don't Let the Politi clans Tax
the Happiness of Your Homes

The politicians have controlled
the water supply of farms and
homes in the Imperial Valley al
most from the start. They have
made financial failure of that bus
mess Now they covet the opportu-
nifty to control the electric power
service to your home. Since they
have had practically no experience
in the highly technical business of
producing and distributing electric
power is there any assurance that
they will be any more successful in
the latter than they were in their
other undertakings? According to
the California Taxpayers Associa-
ton on July |, 1886 they had am
massed total debt of SAP, ,661 ,266.
The District is a confessed bank
rupt. 1t has not paid off its bonds
in the past and now wants to vote
additional bonds in the sum of ST.
$4,000 with many more millions
to follow for the purpose of build
ing competing power business i'll
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Neus Items About
Valley Residents

Mrs. A. B. Hanson is taking her
children to the coast this weekend
where they will visit Mrs. Hanson's
sister, Mrs. Gene Merritt of West
wood, and Mr.. Merritt. Later they
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wyckoff of Santa Barbara. Mrs.
Hanson will remain in the city until
later in the summer when the fam
lily will enjoy a vacation trip.
90
Mrs. Paul A. Jenkins and Mrs.
w. H. Tyler, jr., left Ell Centre
Friday to join Mr.. Jenkins and Mr..
Tyler in Los Angeles, the two men
having left Thursday. They plan
to spend the weekend in that city.
Mrs. S. P. Holiday. jr.. returned
this week to her home in San
Francisco after a three months
stay with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. v. Hess. while her husband
was away on a business trip.
90
Mrs w. j. Clements planned TO
leave Sunday for the coast where
she will attend the baccalaurcate
services and commencement exer-
cises of her daughter Kay at West
lake school for girls. Mr.. Clements
will leave Tuesday for the gradu-
alton, being accompanied by Kay
Surface and Jacqueline LaVinc.
James Carter planned to leave
this weekend for Los Angeles. where
he will visit his father for while
before returning to Nevada, Iowa,
for the summer.
Mrs. Harry Horton and Miss Bar
bara Horton were to leave Saturday
to drive up to Stanford University,
where Mary Kathryn Horton is fin
ishing her freshman year. She will
return with them in about 10 days
Harry Horton will Join them on the
trip.
Mrs. r. II. Mlddux and Miss
Shirley Maddux will also go up to
Stanford to sec Richard Maddux,
who was recently admitted to the
medical school Richard will re-
main up north for the summer.
Mrs. j. M. Adair and her grand
daughter Mary WcStmOrcland will
leave Sunday for Los Angeles,
where they will spend the summer,
Mary will attend summer school
on the coast. i,
Mrs. r. N. Linekin and her daueh-
ter Lorine planned to leave Satur-
day for Los Angeles for the sum-
mer. Lorinc will start to school
at Sawyer's in July.
Il Il R
Sues For Divorce-Fay C. Ward
filed suit for divorce Friday against
Ralph B. Ward She accused him
of wilful neglect and in second
separate cause of complaint alleged
he was habitually Incorporate, dis
qualifying himself for attending to
business. They married in Yuma,
May %, 1886, and separated May 20,
1927 accOr6ino tn tho comma int
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

new community center, 538 Adams,
Friday at pm Mr.. Rosen of CAL
axico will officiate.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

These politicians are grasping
at straws. They have wrecked the
District in the water business with
no control over their rates. They
covet the income from power with
which to meet their tremendous obli-
cations. Their present proposal is
the most serious menace the home
makers of Imperial Valley have
ever faced.
Neither the Railroad Commits
sion nor any other body would have
any control over the electric rates
they would charge, and they admit
that they would expect to pay off
heavy obligations of the past out of
these prospective earnings of the
future.
The women of Imperial Valley
should not be deluded. They are
asked to study the situation care
fully, and in doing so will find that
1t is not necessary to vote single
bond to secure the maximum pro-
fits that will ever be available from
All American canal power.
Study the offer of the power
company honestly, and protect the
future security of your homes.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. irving 7. Raab, pastor
Church school, 9:45 am.
Morning worship, IL; sermon
topic: "The Wings We Need.
Christian Endeavor. 7, at home
of pastor. 642 He'll.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
ST. JOSEPH'S CHoItviIIe)

Rev. NJ. J. Browne, pastor
Masses, Sunday. 8 and 10 am
Holy Days, and 8 am.
Baptism by appointment.
Sunday school Saturday, | pm.
Sunday, 10 am.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
BETH JACOB

Sabbath service for Congrega-
tion Beth Jacob will be held at the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
sEELEY CONGREGATIONAL
Rev. Frank A. junk

1--WE "ffh IL . "'''
Church school at 9:45 am.
Morning worship at IL.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Mrs. r. N. Linekin and her dauch-
ter Lorine planned to leave Satur-
day for Los Angeles for the sum-
mer. Lorinc will start to school
at Sawyers in July.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Mrs. Paul A. jenkins and Mrs.
w. H. Tyler, jr., left Ell Centre
Friday to join Mr.. Jenkins and Mr..
Tyler in Los Angeles, the two men
having left Thursday. They plan
to spend the weekend in that city.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Churches Invite Attendance
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The Washington times., 1937-11-15

The mother of a family has
plenty to do cooking the tradi-
tional Thanksgiving bird" with
it's stuffing and other "fixings"
without spending too much time
over the dessert. In the old days
mother spent hours in the kitchen,
preparing for the great day and
lining cupboards with superb pies,
cakes and buildings. But the task
was hard on mother.
The electric refrigerator takes
the job right out of the house.
wife's hands this year, connecting
equally as delicious pies and cakes
i'll two-thirds less time than in the
"old days" Pumpkin blended
with spices and other ingredients
IS frozen ahead of time in the
Kelvin Kitchen and graces a
frozen pumpkin pie that melts in
the mouth. WhiSked from the
freezing tray just before needed
and placed in the pie shell, it is
Drowned under a meringue with
no expenditure of time or effort
Frozen Pumpkin Pie
Is marshmallows
The Washington times., 1937-11-15


Family dinners as rule spell
an air of comfort and no extra
fuss, but at Thanksgiving time
even the family dinner is apt to
ruffle the most accomplished host
ess. If you really want to enjoy
the Thanksgiving activities your
self, do your planning in advance
so that you will have leisure on
that day-then there will be true
thanks to be offered.
Pineapple Trim
Plans need not be elaborate nor
require a great deal of time, and
wise is the hostess who can man.
age to leave herself plenty Of time
to enjoy her friends and guests
at the holiday time. The regal
turkey may appear on her table
amid great circles of pineapple,
cooked slowly in butter and sugar,
with a little grated lemon rind
and some of the pineapple syrup
added. Simmer down, and the
slices will take on golden glaze.
Top with a spoonful of mint or
current jelly, or cranberry sauce
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
Tea Custom
Grows Here

The custom Of taking tea in
the afternoon is no longer con.
fined to the English.
Families are forming the habit
Of dining later, and having a
gathering of the clan for cup
OF tea in the afternoon. This
custom is not only valuable for
social reasons, but is health
promoting as well, since tea has
many important food values.
Tea contains Vitamin c, which
is an important factor in the
diet. Glucosuira can be COM
pletely overcome by an element
contained in Japanese green tea,
which is considerably more eco
nomical and easier than taking
injections of insulin.
Most Americans favor black tea.
This type in its manufacture
goes through a fermenting pro-
cess before the leaves are heated
and dried. The pleasing flavor
and fragrant bouquet is derived
in this manner. In green tea,
the leaves are heated without any
previous fermentation. Oolong
tea is a semi-fermented variety
which is fermented only a short
time before the leaves are heated.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
Good for 'Nibbling'

Between meal nibblers should
nibble in the direction of dried
fruits if they're interested in their
own good health and personal at
tractiveness. Not that "nibbling"
is to be encouraged, but there are
too many confirmed addictS in
the world to start reforming them
and expect to get anywhere with
it. So the best that can be done
is to direct the habit into some
Of the more healthful channels.
If you've ever watched the pack
ages of dried fruit disappear
where there are youngsters around,
you have proof enough that they
are deliciously inviting morsels to
eat wit h out any preparation.
Merely rinse them well and "eat
out Of hand"
Some doctors, treating nutri-
tional anemia patients, prescribe
certain number of dried april
cots, peaches and prunes to be
The Washington times., 1937-11-15

eaten each day, as these foods
are outstandingly high in blood
building minerals. So don't wait
for the doctor to advise YOU
treat yourself to some good health
while indulging in the "piecing"
habit.
Prunes, figs and all the dried
fruits in general have recognized
laxative properties. A sluggish
eliminating system is given a bit
of mild stimulation when these
dried fruits come along. So if
you are one Of those interested in
achieving a lovely skin through
cleanliness-inSide as we'll as on
the skin surface - enlist dried
fruits as your able assistant.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
IRONING MACHINE
BOON IN HOME

Almost as fragrant as new
mown hay is the odor of freshly
ironed linens and clothing. Using
the Ironrite machine, such as the
one that is being presented at the
Cooking School by the Jordan
Piano Company, there is no ach.
ing back or tired feet problem
TO rob the housewife of her joy
in her linen shelves or dainty
washable clothes. The ironer is
valued at $3.50, and would be a
complete thrill for everyhouse to
have in her home.
The Jordan Piano Company is
also giving a $50 course of instruc.
ton in piano as a prize at the
school. Many bright hours are
enhanced by music in its varied
forms. And, increasingly, pianos
are regaining their once proud
eminence in the American home.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
Refrigerator Pies
For Thanksgiving

After big Thanksgiving dinner what needed to ence
already satisfied appetes is tempting finale in the form
Of delicious and toothsome dessert No expects to
eat great deal of dessert just that moment but it
housewifey judgment to be prepared for any emergency
Also the longer the dessert keeps resh the practical
will be and the the family will appreciate it again
at supper that MIGHT. several DAYS hence.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
SkidS for Rugs

Rugs slipping on slick floors may
be prevented by sewing rubber
fruit jar rings under each corner
and one in the middle Of the rugs.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15

and this colorful garnish will
please you far better than the
overworked hedge of parsley.
Alternate rings of minted and
cinnamon pineapple on bed of
WatercreSS will give a garnish
equally smart for fowl or ham.
For the cinnamon rings add a
handful Of red cinnamon candies
to the syrup from a can of pine
apple; for the minted slices few
drops each of green vegetable
coloring and of spearmint extract.
Bring the syrup to the boiling
point and add the slices-allow
them to stand several hours or
overnight.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
2 cups pumpkin
% cup brown sugar
/ teaspoon salt

2-3 cup brown sugar
/ teaspoon salt
IL teaspoons ginger
IL teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons boiling water
4 tablespoons orange juice
IL cups whipping cream
4 egg yolks
Melt marshmallows over hot
water. Add pumpkin, brown
sugar and salt. Mix ginger and
cinnamon with boiling water
and add to melting mixture,
with orange juice. When
marshmallows are completely
melted, remove from fire and
add egg yolks beaten. Beat well
to make a smooth blend and
place in freezing tray to chill.
Whip cream and fold pumpkin
mixture into it. Return to
freezing tray and freeze with.
out further stirring.
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
Thanksgiving
Comfort Aids

Holiday meals to be built pretty largely by tradition
daring indeed the little lady who attempts depart from it.
Smarter by far she who takes these mhonored
does in n
The Washington times., 1937-11-15
Turkey Supper

If you are lucky enough to have
some turkey left over and plan to
serve a cold turkey supper, here
is a fine suggestion to serve with
the cold meat. Add "a cup brown
sugar, u teaspoon ground whole
cloves, two sticks of cinnamon
and "a cup mild vinegar to one
cup pineapple syrup. When the
syrup starts to boil, add the pine
apple rings and allow them to cook
until well favored.