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Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
County Federation Insta|Is
New Officers Friday

Mrs. H. 7. Miller of tn" Holtville
Women's club was installed as pres
ident of the Imperial County Fed
Grafton of Womens clubs by Mrs.
J.. D. Jacobs, state trustee for the
California Federation of Women's
clubs, Friday when the county
board met i'm FL Centre.
The board sessions were con-
Quoted in the Ten Thousand club
house. the group adiournng. at noon
to attend tho Methodist Women's
Aid society May day breakfast in
the church social hall
Other officers of the federation
are: Mrs. George King of BraWley,
vice president Mrs. A. p. Shibley
OF Holtville, corresponding secre-
tary: Mrs. r. w. Ware CT Ell Centro,
recording secretlryI Mrs. Adolph
Binder of Calexico. treasurer; Mrs.
Herbert Reedy of Calipatria, auditor;
Mrs. Roy Shaw of inland, parlia-
mentarian.
Sheriff r. w. Ware was prin-
cipal speaker of the day, talking on
law observance at the morning
session.
Stressing the Importance of the
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Society
Clubs
Club Women Ready
For Convention
In Coronado

Mrs. T.. ID. Jacobs, state trustee
for the California Federation of
Womens clubs. left the valley Sun
day for San Diego where she plan
ned to visit her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jacobs
on Monday leaving Tuesday for
Coronado where she will be pres
ent for the state trustees meeting
and for the sessions of the annual
convention of the state federation
Other valley club women who are
planning to attend are: Mrs. r. L..
Glasby OF Ca1exico, present district
auditor who is to be the next dis
trict recording secretary; Mrs.
Adolph Binder, who served the CAL
exico Woman's improvement club
as president this year: Mrs R. M.
Entrekin of Calexico, Mrs. Roy
Shaw Of INLAND, Mrs. George King
of Brawley, Mrs. A. P. sShibley,
president of the Holtville Women'S
club, Mrs. H. T Miller of Ell Gen.
tro. president OF The county fed
Grafton of women's clubs.
A large delegation of Ten Thou
sand club members will attend a
part if not all of the sessions, this
group being headed by Mrs. Warren
Currier, president. For the Juniors,
Mrs. Tom Duer, president, and Mrs.
Winston T. Anderson, president
elect, will attend
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Washington School
Operetta ProDes
Most Successful

Washington school gave its YER
sion of the told tile, The Pied
Piper of Hamelinp in charming
operetta presented before an en-
thusiastic audience Friday night in
the school auditorium.
Tuneful music, clever stage sets,
attractive costumes contributed to
the success Of the performance. Two
of the outstanding scenes were
those in the mayors palace and the
victory celebration of the rats, the
costumes for this last being particu-
larly effective.
Leading roles were played by:
Roland Naples, the Pied Piper;
Helen Gibson, the mother; Theo-
dore Bowser, the father; George
Cleveland, the lame boy; Lois Glib
son, the mayor; Robert Jones, the
herald Jimmie Cassillas, the seer
Mrs. Lucille Culberson, and Miss
Emily Robertson were III charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

Camp Fire Girls of the city who
expect to take ranks must appear
before the committee on awards
Monday afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock
in Wilson school.
The ranks themselves will be
awarded at the Grand Council
Fire on May IT,
Mrs. w. j. Meagher is chair
man of the committee composed
of Mrs. Charles p. Delp, Mrs. D.
B. Roberts, Mrs. J. B. McNeece,
Mrs Estelle Reid.
Girls who fail to appear before
the committee will not receive their
ranks
WOtOmachic Group
Wotomachic group worked for
ranks and made plans for the
grand council fire on May II at
the meeting held this past week
at the home of Patricia Bucklin.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Club Section Will
GiUe Luncheon

Arts and Crafts section members
will be hostesses Tuesday at a
charming garden party to be held
at the Ten Thousand club house.
Each year the section ends its
season with this party which is
always highlight of the spring
social season.
Those in charge are planning to
make this years party surpass
even those of previous years. Mrs.
Glenn A. Hipes is in charge of the
luncheon to be served at l pm:
Mrs. Richard c. Barter is to ar
range the decorations, and Mrs. W.
A. Swerdfeger will preside at the
bridge game. ..t..
Members are privileged to in
vite guests and special invitations
have been given to the Ten Thou
sand club board and to press repre-
sentatiVeS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

child's background in relation to
his future citizenship, Sheriff Ware
pointed out that the child who
comes from family who devote its
efforts in attempts to beat the law,
has far less chance of becoming
a good citizen as compared to the
child who comes from law abid-
ing family.
Mrs. E. L. Hiteman of Calipatria,
accompanied by Mrs. Ben Palladine,
gave a delightful music readin2;
Mrs Miller, charming vocal solo,
and Miss Ruth Melbourne, beauti-
fully played group of piano solos.
Mrs. H. j. Ingram, retiring coun-
ty president, was presented with
her past presidents pin with its
gavel attached also receiving a
box of real Scotch heather which
came from Scotland itself and
which was the gift of Mrs. John
Stuart of Hemet, retiring district
president.
Mrs. Miller will have her first
board meeting on the first Friday
in June at which time committee
appointments and projects for the
year will be announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Recipes GiUen For
Strawberry Jam
And Jelly

With strawberries in season and
with modern science enabling the
homemaker 10 prepare a perfect
Jelly or jam within 10 minutes after
the fruit is prepared, many women
are planning to make jars of jams
and jellies to last them through the
months TO come.
The following recipes have been
offered:
Strawberry Jam
cups % lbS.) prepared fruit, Z
cups g lbs) sugar, Il bottle fruit
pectin.
To prepare fruit, grind about 2
quarts fully ripe berries, or crush
completely one layer at time so
that each berry is reduced to pulp.
Measure sugar and prepared
Strawberries into large kettle, mix
well, and bring to full rolling boil
over hottest fire. Stir constantly be-
fore and while boiling.
Boil hard minutes. Remove from
fire and stir in bottled fruit pectin.
Then stir and skim by turns for just
5 minutes to cool slightly, to pre-
vent floating fruit. Pour quickly.
Paraffin hot jam at once. Makes
about 10 glasses t6 fluid ounces
each).
Strawberry Jelly
cups (21z lDS) juice, 7 cups
g lbs) sugar, 2 boxes powdered
fruit pectin.
To prepare juice, crush thorough
ly or grind about 3'2 quarts fully
ripe berries. Place fruit in jelly cloth
or bag and squeeze out juice. Of
there is slight shortage of juice,
add small amound of water to pulp
in jelly cloth and squeeze againD
Measure sugar into dry dish and
set aside until needed. Measure
Juice into a S to quart saucepan
and place over hottest fire. Add
powdered fruit pectin, mix well, and
continue stirring until mixture
comes to hard boil. At once pour
in sugar, stirring constantly. Con-
tinue stirring, bring to full roll
ing boil and boil hard Y minute
Remove from fire, skim, pour
quickly. Paraffin hot jelly at once
Makes about II glasses C fluid
ounces each.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

Perhaps it would not be too much
to say that the name of Pierre
Corneille is to France what the
name of William Shakespeare is
to the English-speaking world. The
great French dramatic poet has
just been honored by a 75c dull
red commemorative stamp on the
300th anniversary of his greatest
triumph-the first performance of
The Cid' at Paris in 1886.
Cardinal Richelieu was at one
time a friend and great admirer
of Corneilles but due to Corneille
criticizing Richelieu break came.
Thereafter Richelieu was one Of
Corneille's most bitter critics How
ever, "The Cid' continued to be
popular.
AS most great artists, Corneille
received practically no money for
his literary efforts, although he
was considered the greatest French
dramatist of his time. The eX-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
NeU Officers For
California P.E.O.

New officers of California P.E.O..
elected at the convention this past
week in Coronado are:
Mrs. Leah S. Shirley, Chapter FL,
Long Beach, president; Mrs. Fran
els H. Smith, Chapter CIV, Berkeley
first president; Mrs. Ethel c..
Desparois, Chapter CP, Los Angeles,
second president; Mrs. Mary
A. Cole, Chapter BIT, Fresno, or
ganizer; Mrs. Glenn Munkelt,
Chapter FIR, San Diego treasurer;
Mrs. Mayla G.. Sandback, Chapter
EW, Los Angeles, corresponding sec
retary; Mrs. Ruth M. White, Chap
ter BV, Riverside, recording secre-
ary. e
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

Death Takes a Holiday, the
biggest school play of the season,
will be given one night only, May
IA. The cast has been chosen from
members of all the dramatic class
es, in this way using the best
talent in high school and jaycee.
Joe Burcham, director, is now put
ting the finishing touches to the
last play of the year.
AS experienced cast, some of
whom were seen in junior, senior
and jaycee plays, has been chosen.
Virginia Williams appeared in two
Holtville plays, the jaycee produc-
ton last year, and the successful
Hay Fever, in which she had
the lead, this year. Jacqueline La
Vine was in two high school plays
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Birthday Party Is
Recent Event

Miss Echodell Wilson gave y
party Wednesday night for her
sister, Ruth, who celebrated her
birthday anniversary. The affair
took place at their brothers home.
the B. j. Wilson residence.
Games and refreshments were
enjoyed by the following guests:
Ermadine Muncill, Clifford Hodg-
son, Ella Robertson. Woody New
kirk, julius Slovak, Leon Provazek,
Sylvina Slovak, Sol Roulett, George
Havens, John Leja, Doris Coulter
Herman Smith, Alice Salvar, Eva
Shumard, Glen Shumard, Vera
May Shumard, jean Brown, Mar
jorie Allen, Benjamin Adenek
Echodell Wilson, Merle Wilson
Mary Bell Riddle Mr.. and Mrs
Gus Adanek and Junior, and Oce-
liza Hall of Colorado.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
J. c. Nominating
Committee

A committee to nominate candi-
dates for the Jaycee student body
election has been appointed by
Bill Moody, president. The COM
mittee consists of Ora Casey, Car
oil Faye Thompson, and the preSi-
dent. They will be assisted by
the executive board, Warren Brock,
as vice-president being in charge
of elections. This spring a preSi-
dent, vice-president, treasurer, and
board member will be elected, the
secretary being chosen from the
freshman class next fall
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Kord and Kotton
Dance Popular

Green cottonwood boughs cover
ing the walls of the gym formed
the background of the Jaycees
Kord and Kotton dance Friday
night. Spotlights hidden behind
the greenery were the only lights.
Students came to the dance from
Ell Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Holt
vile, and other valley towns. This
is the second year that the Jaycees
have made their Kord and Kotton
a valley-wide affair.
The prize waltz was won by
Virginia Wells and Bob jefferson
of Brawley. One of the features
of the evening was a whistle dance,
where everyone changed partners
with the couple nearest them when
the whistle blew.
Bill Moody, president of Jaycee,
was assisted with the dance by
Dean. Frank Shepherd. Jimmie
Carter, Jack Morgan, Mike Nc
Laughlin, Warren Brock, and Leo
nard Moore. T..
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Coli Club Auxiliary
InstaUs Officers

Mrs. Forrest Ferguson of Holt
vile was installed as president of
the Barbara Worth golf clubs
Womens Auxiliary at the meet
ing Friday night at the home of
Mrs. j. K. Fahring, Holtville.
Other officers are: Mrs. Don Rex,
Ell Centro, vice-presi1,nt; Mrs.
Fahring, secretary; Mrs. w. A.
Scheniman, Ell Centre, treasurer;
Mrs. John Tyler and Mrs. Harry
Hooper, Ell Centro, and Mrs. Will
liam A. Clarke of Holtville, di-
rectors.
Mrs. Hooper, retiring president,
was presented with handsome
vanity case in her appreciation Of
her services as president this past
wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
YOUNG TRIO GO
TO JAIL AFTER
VAIN FLIGHT

Warren Williams. 18. selected a
peculiar manner for venting his
anger against his employer in Los
Angeles He took her automobile
and headed toward his home in
Ohio, he told Imperial county Off
GERS after his arrest Friday night.
He found two feminine hitch
hikcrS in WeStmorland and the
three all juveniles. left that place
about sunup Friday morning. They
toured the coast area in the vicinity
of San Diego Friday. They doubled
back toward the east late Friday,
reaching Imperial Valley shortly
before sunset.
Their suspicious conduct attract
ed the attention of a private citi-
zen who summoned officers. When
Williams saw the sheriffs car ap-
preaching, he tried to speed away
from them. Deputy Sheriffs Frank
p. McCaslin and Robert Parrish
ran the car down and arrested the
occupants. Locked in the back of the
car they found an outboard motor.
The girls, one 18 and one 10
years of age, said they were with
four men at the time they beat
and robbed a Yuma attorney.
They were released from the Yuma
Jail Wednesday, according to the
officers, and after trip to Los
Angeles, they decided to return to
their homes in Kansas. The round
about meandering, they told the Of
ficers resulted because they were
not certain of the best way to
get home.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Social Calendar

Saturday
Rural Recreation Council, 8, Vet
Grams hail.
Peace Officers, 7, Jacumba.
Sunday
Sunday services, churches.
State employees, SaltOn Sea.
Peace Officers, Jacumba.
Monday
Masonic luncheon, 12:15, Barbara
Worth.
Pack 3, 4, Wil0n school.
Camp Fire awards, 2:30. Wilson
school.
Troop 7, 4, Scout hut.
Welfare section, 7.
Safety Council, 1880, court house.
Hard of Hearing, s, 725 Olive.
Ell Centre lodge No. 384, ID. F. and
A. NJ, 1880, Masonic temple.
Junior chamber of commerce, $50,
California hotel.
Troop 25, B.S.A., 1880, McCabe.
Troop 6, B.S.A., 1880. Scout hut.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Dramatic Classes to Present
Death Takes a Holiday

and the jaycee one this year, also
assisting Joe Burcham in direct
ing several plays this year. Phil
Van Slyck, who plays the leading
part of Death next weekend, was
seen in the junior play last year
and Remember the Day" this
year. Gerry Blake, who has the
leading woman's part in Death
Takes a Holiday, has had great
deal of dramatic experience all her
four years in school. Lorine Line
kin will be remembered as the
schoolgirl in Remember the Day.
Others in the cast, who have also
had a wide range of roles, are Lii
liam Mills, Bobby Thacker, Howard
Walters, Fred Carr, Kenny Ken
yon, Stanley Ryerson, Herb Lee,
and Rita O'Conner.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Winners In Card
Game Friday

Mrs. Mark M. Connelly won high
score prize and Mrs. Richard Haas,
second, Friday at the afternoon
bridge section meeting. Mrs Neal
H. Gavin and Mrs. William E,
Summers we're hostesSes, the group
meeting at the home of the latter,
$40 Wensley avenue.
This Junior Ten Thousand club
section will end the year at the
next session when those six who
have he'll low scor1s for the year
will entertain the six who have
wen high scores.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Fathers Entertained Friday by
Harding p. r..

Harding Parent-TeaChcrs aSso-
citation entertained The fathers Fri
day at what proved to be one of
the most successful affairs the
group has given this year, over 100
members and guests being present
A Mexican dinner was served for
which various committees were in
charge and to whom credit is due
for the delicious menu served.
Mrs. EStelle Reid, principal of the
school, welcomed the group and pre-
sented Mrs Charles p. Delp, new
president who succeeds Mrs, Rich
ard Hafner. Mrs. Delp in turn pre-
Sented the program numbers. Guy
A. Weakley district superintendent
and Central principal. gave an
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
AIRPLANE HOBBY GROUPS


We have had an airplane hobby
club of 80 boys at Mckinley school.
The fifth and sixth grade boys have
been helping the second and third
grade boys construct airplanes. Our
advisors were Mrs, Mildred Smith
ami Mrs Eva Walker.
Wednesday, May 5th. we had our
Judging The Judges were Bobby
Thacker from the Jr. College, Ray
Chocklat and Paul Gilbert from
Mckinley school. The prizes award
cd were:
Grand prize for flying model
Jack Miller (6thD.
Second-Teddy Burton t6th.
Third-Shelf model, Lee Hopkins
C5th).
Honorable mention-Ray Chock-
lat (5th).
Kenneth Carson (4th) shelf model.
Harold Engel (3rD, Bonifacio Ro-
driguez (3rd, Edgar Tulwiler (2nd
The prizes were donated by the
l. V. Hardware, w. F. WoolWorth
and Newberry Co.
The I. V. Hardware is displaying
the winning planes in their show
window.
After the contest the club went
cut on the yard where Bobby
Thacker flew one of his prize win
ming flying models for us.
A great deal of interest has been
shown in this hobby. We hope to
accomplish much more next year
Harry IsuyimCto, James Bowling
5th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

excellent talk as did High M. Will
council. Students of Mrs. Fannie
McCrorys sixth grade were seen
in clever Greek play.
The new combination radio-vic-
trola which the P.-T.E. purchased
for the school was on display and
Mrs. Reid invited those parents
wishing to hear the coronation
broadcast TO do SO, stating that the
school will be open for them. -.
Friday nights was the closing
meeting of the year. Mrs. Delp may
call an executive board meeting to
transact any business which will
arise, but the association as a
whole will not meet until fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
May Day Breakfast Popular
And Delightful Affair

tral theme was the OHenry story
real by Mrs. Warren T. Sage.
Spring a la Carte. her reading
emphasizing the characteristic wit
and originality of the author.
Mrs. p. A. Murray was present
cd i'm solos and gave her usual
finished performance Mrs. Joe F..
King played her accompaniments.
The program concluded with
songs by the chorus
Mrs. H. c.. Jones was general
chairman and welcomed the guests.
Mrs. c. E. Sones was responsible
for the pretty decorations and Mrs.
H. L. Bush of the table appoint
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Excellent Operetta
GiUen By McCabe
School Children

McCabe school children gave a
charming performance of the de-
lightful operetta, THE Magic Bean
stalk" based ON the old fairy tale
of Jack and the Beanstalk.
A large audience of parents and
friends witnessed the production
which was marked by attractive
costumes, original stage sets, melo-
dious songs. dances, music by a
rhythm band, nearly every child
in the school participating in some
way in the operetta.
Faculty members all cooperated
to make the operetta the success
that it proved to be, the perform
ance being a project for the entire
school,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Wapecoha Group

WapcCOna GrOup
Margaret Small was elected pres
ident of Wapecona Camp Fire
group at the meeting "Wednesday
at the home of Genevieve Moody
Others officers are: Betty Cook,
vice-president; Genevieve Moody,
secretary and Virginia Mcbride,
treasurer.
The Sunday prior to this meet
ing the group enjoyed a trip to
Salton Sea where they had the
fun Of cooking their dinner in
an old fashioned beanhole. They
remained until evening to watch
the moon rise over the sea, those
in the group being Virginia Nc
Bride, Dorothy Boyer, Margaret
Small, Lucille Allen, the members
of the G. H. H. Small family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Slee.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Hosts At Smart
Buffet Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Schiller and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Williams en-
tertaincd a group of friends at a
smart buffet dinner Friday night at
the Williams home on Sixth avenue.
Spring flowers we're used in the
pretty decorations and after din
ner bridge was played. the high
score prize going to DR.. and Mrs.
A. 3. Hanson; the second TO DR..
and Mrs. O. II. Van Eman: and the
third TO Mr. and Mrs. Ben HulSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Fashion Parade For
Acacia Center

A fashion parade, featuring modes
from Colonial days to 1887 is to be
a feature of Acacia home depart
ment's meeting Tuesday
The center will meet at 10 am.
in the community hail and this
fashion parade, with display OF
foundation garments and a DEM
onstration on upholstery by Mrs.
Leslie Mcconnell, will constitute the
program. Mrs. c. w. Dyer and Mrs.
l.. M. Crumrine are in charge of
the fashion display and Mrs. Ed
ma Box, and Mrs. Orville Walker
are the hoSteSSeS.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Attend Luncheon AT
Pain, Springs

Mrs. George ShaWVer of HOltvill"
and Mrs. r.. b. Harman Of Palm
Springs were hostcsscs at a de-
lightful luncheon Thursday at the
Desert Inn, Palm Springs.
Guests were invited from Holt.
Vile, Los Angeles, Brawley and Ell
Centre. those who attended from
the latter city being Mrs. 7. c..
Lanicr, Mrs. George l.. Winwright,
Miss FLORENCE Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Jobs Daughters To
Visit CaIexico

Jobs Daughters will go to Cal
exico Monday night to eXemplify
their ritualistic work for the CAL
exico Eastern Star at a meeting
to begin at pm. in the Masonic
temple in that city.
Those girls wishing tranSporta-
tion are TO notify Mrs. II. B. An
derSon.
Since the group is meeting Mon
day night, this session will take
the place .of the regular meeting
on Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
W.C.T.U. Meeting
Tuesday Night

Ell Centre W.C.TU. has arranged
a meeting for Tuesday night at
7:30 o'clock in the State Street
Christian church, according to Mrs.
Mary E. Lewis, president.
The session will be devoted large
ly to business, a short program be-
ing planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
SsSafs siss. ,ooOf Interest to Women Churches
.Ep1ep eY ANNE HARDY DAVIS
CORONATION GOWNS FOR SALE

For the first time In history coro-
nation robes and court gowns are
to be sold. Those worn at the
coronation of Edward VII and
Queen Alexandra, will be sold in
New York. Miss Beatrice Lille, the
well-known comedienne, is wear
ing the ermine-trimmed red vel
vet robe worn by Princess Vic
toria at the crowning of Edward
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Welfare Section
Meets Monday

Junior Ten Thousand club well
fare section members will meet
Monday night at Tony's for din
ner and business session which
will serve as a climax to a sue
,cessful years program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Hard OF Hearing To
Elect Officers

Ell Centre Society for the Hard
of Hearing will meet Monday night
to elect officers and to conduct the
annual business meeting.
The meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Edna Buster. 725
Olive avenue, Ell Centro, at 8 o'clock.
A social hour, during which games
will be played will be held after
the meeting. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Present Day Club
Meets Next Week

Present Day CLUB members have
been notified that the club will
not meet again until May Is, the
meeting scheduled for this week
having been postponed.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Neus Items About
Valley Residents

Miss Kay Clements arrived Fri
day night from Westlake school
for girls to spend the weekend with
her parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Clements.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
SCHOOL NOTES

preston, beau CONNIE lc Cid" CAS-
fine as the Cid was the highest
praise that could be given to a
French play.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Mckinley SCHOOL

The great French dramatist hon
ored Pierre Corneille. author of
The Cid" commemorated by recent
stamp.