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Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Librarians Home
From Convention

Valley librarians have returned
from the state convention held last
week at Yosemite National Park
and are enthusiastic over the splen-
did program which included tech
nical as well as inspirational talks.
Mrs. Anne Fraser Leidendacker
of Los Angeles was chosen presi-
dent of the state organization.
One Of the highlights of the con-
yention was the series of talks
by Miss Marjorie Quigley of Mont
clair, New Jersey, and another that
on the librarians of former DAYS
by Miss A. Sutliffe who knew many
of them personally.
Mrs. Agnes Ferris BigeloW, city
librarian; Miss Lois Cosand, acting
librarian for the county library and
Miss Eleanor Heimark, BraWley IL
brarian, attended the sessions.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Three Birthdays
Celebrated

A triple birthday party took
place Tuesday night at the w. ].
Thornburg home, 491 Len Rey ave-
nue., the affair celebrating the an
niversaries of Mrs. Thornburg, j
w. Donohue and E. j. Mack.
The guests met for dinner after
which a bridge game was enjoyed,
the three birthday cakes being
served at midnight.
Bridge prizes were won by Mr..
and Mrs. Mack, Mrs. j. B. Nc
Neece and j. w. Donohue.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Mack, Mr.. and Mrs. Donohue, Mr.,
and Mrs. Thornburg, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. B. McNeece, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E.
Clements, Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
McNeece, Mr.. and Mrs. John F..
Waterman, Miss Florence Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Shrine Social Club
Bridge Luncheon

Mrs. Duane Stafford won both
the door prize and the high score
prize for the contract game at
Tuesdays meeting of the White
Shrine social club.
The club met in Calexico at the
S. c. Blackman home where men,
bers enjoyed a pot luck luncheon
and a game of cards.
Mrs. A. N. Bucklin won the sec
ond high score prize for contract,
the auction prizes going to Mrs.
C. E. Mudgett of Calexico and Mrs.
John Kuhn of Ell Centre.
Next meeting of the group will
be in FL Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Society
Clubs
Mrs. Contos NeD
President Of
M. E. Society

Mrs. N. A. Contos will head the
Methodist Missionary society as
president next year, having been
elected at Tuesdays meeting. The
society met at the home of Mrs.
Joe E. King, 635 Wensley avenue.
Mrs. Guy A. Weakley was chosen
Vice-president; Mrs. Ray jerks,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. c.
E. SoneS, recording secretary; Mrs.
j. d. FoSS, treasurer.
Mrs. A. r. Tagg was in charge
of the program which included the
devotional service conducted by
Mrs. Everett Gullett; charming
vocal solos by Mrs. Elmer Bowl
ing accompanied by Mrs. Craig
Spear who was also heard in a
group Of excellent piano solos.
Luncheon was served at noon by
Mrs. King, Mrs. Foss, Mrs. Weak
ley.
The society will not meet again
until September.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

pier.
McCabe-Ida Arnold, Emil Bureh
Marian Burch, Lucy M. Barrows,
Sam M. Barrows, Ray N. Carr,
Mercedes Castro, Kirk Hime, Frank
OSuna, Longenust Osuna. Martin
Mitosinka, Michiko Morinago, Ben
jamin Rasul, Asako Sakurai, Mary
Louise Sariego, Rafael Sariego, Vel
da da Irene Sherry, Joe Shigemat-
su. Iwao Shigematsu, Johnnie Sig
mund Thanner, Kimiko Tsuji, Ray
mond Veliquette, Gordon d. Wo-
mack, Jacob Rasul.
Silsbee-Frank Ames, Ruth Eliz-
abeth Kramar, Yoshie Nakamura,
Henry Lucero.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

Mrs. Lucy Adair of Imperial and
her corps of officers we're installed
Tuesday night at the meeting held
at the home of Mrs. w. N. Boyer
861 Brighton avenue. Mrs. Boyer
and Mrs. Ruby Barthel were
hostesseS.
Mrs Barthel, outgoing president
installed the new officers in an
impressive candlelighting ceremony,
presenting each with an appropri-
ate degree in token of her office
In addition to Mrs Adair, the Off
GERS are: Mrs. Merta Thompson Of
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Miss Edith Hedrick
Visitor Here


Miss Edith Hedrick, Central high
school teacher who was granted a
years leave of absence to continue
her studies. was in the valley re-
Gently for short visit during
which she was entertained by a
number OF her friends Her sister,
Mrs. V. McWilliams, accompanied
her.
Miss Hedrick has been granted
another years leave and plans to
study for her PhD. degree at the
University of California. Her father,
DR.. Earl Hedrick, is the new presi-
dent of the University of Califor-
mia, and provost of U.CLA.
Miss Hedrick is past president
Of Women's University club.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
-Ep,rEo sv ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Loris Mcconnell Elected Head
Of Jobs Daughters

Loris Mcconnell is to be the
new honored queen of the Ell Cen
tro bethel Of Jobs Daughters, ac-
cording to the election conducted
Tuesday night in the Masonic tenn
pie.
The other officers chosen are:
Mary Louise Burk, senior princess;
Betty Bates, junior princess; Ger
aldine Williams, guide, and Mar
jorie Anderson, marshal.
Four girls will leave the valley
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Better Breakfasts
Studied BY Group

Better Breakfasts" was the topic
studied by Acacia home department
Tuesday when u members met in
the club house. -
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onStration agent, presided at the
meeting and the many tempting
and unusual breakfast dishes pre-
pared were served at noon for
luncheon.
Mrs. l.. M. Crumrine gave a re-
port on the clothing institute spon-
Sofed by the San Diego home
departments.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Association Meets
In Ell Centro

FL Centro members were hosts
Tuesday to the Past Matrons and
Patrons association, Order of the
Eastern Star, the group meeting
for a pot luck dinner, business
meeting and game of cards, all
taking place in the Masonic temple.
Mrs. j. r. Snyder of Holtville
won high score prize for the wo-
men and S. l.. Hood, that for men.
Mrs. w. H. Goode won the low
score prize.
Some 40 members were present.
The June meeting is to be held
in Holtyille.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
W,C.T.U. Meets At
Griffin Home

Routine business was transacted
Tuesday night by members of the
Ell Centre WC.TU. who met at
the home of Mrs. E. d. Griffin,
526 Euclid avenue.
Mrs G. w. Brockman, county
president, will leave the valley Sat
urday en- route to Washington, DC.
where she will attend the world
WC.TU. convention.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

tion for her brilliant work and thor
ough musicianship. Miss Dowd has
made remarkable strides during the
past year not only in her technique
but in her development as a real
musician.
The entire recital was one of the
finest of the many excellent recit-
tails given by Mrs. Reid's students
and the Ten Thousand club house
was filled to capacity, late arrivals
being turned away since even
standing room was at a premium.
Some 60 students participated in
[ he f1rnnrnn1
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Emmanuel Circle
Meets Thursday

Emmanuel Circle of the First
Baptist church will meet Thurs
day at 10 am. in the church. The
day will be devoted to White Cross
work and there will be a pot luck
luncheon at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
NOISE BETRAYS PRISONER

DONIPHAN. Mo. W.P)--A prisoner
in the county Jail here sang too lus-
tily and danced too vigorously in
the opinion of Sheriff Lewis Lewis
investigated and found the yodler
was trying to drown out the noise
made by another prisoner who was
digging at a wall with a stove pok
er. Result: Silence from both.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

next year to attend college: Fran
ces Allen who plans to attend the
University of California, Berkeley;
Mary Westmoreland, Pomona. Ear
lene and Cleola Boyd have not
made definite plans as yet.
The new officers will be installed
June 8 at an impressive open in
stallation ceremony.
Due to the wind storm Tuesday,
the plunge party was cancelled
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Chapter To Conduct
Memorial Services

Memorial services will be con-
Quoted Friday night by Signal Chap
ter No. 276 OES.. at the meeting
TO begin at 8 O'Clock in the Ma
sonic temple. Balloting is also on
the schedule for the evenings busi-
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
Rebekohs' Session
Thursday Night

Barbara Worth Rebekahs will
meet Thursday night at O'Clock
at the home of Mrs. Florence Lierle,
222 North Eighth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26
NeuUs Items About
Valley Residents

DR.. E. o. Carter, former valley
resident, has returned to Los An
geles. DIR. Carter visited for a short
time with his son James Carter and
assisted with his recent recital.
Miss Florence Harton has recov-
cred sufficiently from her recent
illness to be able to return to her
home.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

M osT PEOPLE who have made a
study of motor cars will tell you
that today's biggest dollar value
is the Packard l20.
Today you can get this big,
roomy straight-eieht Packard -
real Packard inside and out,
with Packard's characteristic
long mechanical life and Pack
ards enduring identity at an
asfonishinely IOa0 price.
But - this season may be your
last chance to bny so much fine car
for so little money!
For, with the cost of labor and
materials already at much higher
levels, increased prices for cars
seem inevitable. 1t is only be-
cause Packard has been un-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

he program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-26

They look far more expensive
and they're made like much
higher priced bags. Ideal for
Summer because they're 50 easy
to clean. Unusually SMART
Evening star., 1937-01-11

Across.
1. Act Of sending back.
10. Birthplace of Apollo.
Is. Submission to command.
16. Dropsy.
II. Ewes son.
18. Orderly.
10. Digger for ore.
20. Corded fabrics.
%. Total quantity Of water in the soil.
%. Letter.
25. Bulgarian coin.
q. Be very fond.
%. Traduce.
30. Greek goddess Of peace.
80. Large ancient pistol
IS. Reflected sound.
So. Solitary.
81. Armadillo.
80. Pierce with a knife.
80. Sort.
40. Distant.
Il. French coins.
az. Phoenician moon goddess.
43. Feminine name.
a. Weapon.
45 Palm off.
46. Masculine name.
At. Eroded.
48. Assuredly.
so. Commune In the Netherlands.
81. Mongol invaders Of medieval
Europe.
"a. Asiatic kingdom.
Sc. Angry.
81. Egyptian goddess Of truth.
go. Calls flesh.
SO. Peels.
Evening star., 1937-01-11
By Phillips

64. Offensive impertinence.
66. Noisily expelled breath.
81. Played.
/. Brown kiwi.
2. Recede.
8. Mineral used for pipes.
4. Unemployed.
s.. Note of the scale.
6. Intelligence.
z. King of the West Saxons.
8. South American wood-sorref.
8. Without discount.
10. Reduce in rank.
IL. Roman magistrate.
IL. Siberian river.
13. Biblical measure.
IA. Variety Of chalcedony.
81. Layer.
%. Equitable.
%. Ancient city In Syria.
"a. Part of circle.
26. Scoundrel.
81. Compactness.
80. Steals from.
81. Sorrell and white horses.
80. Contamination.
80. Lessened.
"a. Storage place for autos.
36. Thespians.
81. Section of a window.
IS. Large wood.
As. Greek letter.
Al. Irrigate.
49. Prohibit legally.
81. Slants.
So. Islands west Of ireland.
SO. Edible Polynesian root.
55. Assert.
81. Among; poetic.
So. Tropical black bird.
SO. Donkey.
81. Playing card.
81. Went before.
IS. Behold!
Evening star., 1937-01-11
Chopsticks Losing Popularity.

China is casting aside chopsticks
for forks. The big Hongkong fac
tory which turned out the wooden i'm
plements by the million has gone
bankrupt, partly because Of the stead
lily falling demand, partly because the
japanese have been flooding the mar
ket with cheaper sticks. In cities the
call for forks is growing. while the
chopsticks click last defiance In rural
dtStricta
Evening star., 1937-09-14
So to $5 Simulated Pearls

FRENCH peors-from "Jeon Poisseou.
Poris. Unusually beautiful, in rich
rosy-creom. Remarkable buys" in |, Z
and 3 strond necklaces with elaborate
rhinestone closps SpecioI-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

conducted by the department in
 Hartford last week, which was pre-
 sided over by Warren J. Scott, die
 rector of the Bureau of Sanitary
 Engineering, who presented a brief
 address of welcome. More than 60
 attended the session, 32 being
 municipal plant operators, 12 oper-
 ators of Institutional plants, and
 the remainder sanitary engineers and chemists.
 In the address of welcome the history of sewage treatment plants in Connecticut from the date of the first plant built in Meriden in 1893 was traced as well as the growth of public interest in sewage treatment in order to clean up streams and tidal waters. Tribute was paid to the cooperation of local ofncials and sewage plant operators with the de- partment. The development of newer and better trained operators was discussed. Evidence of public support in placing sewage plants in the hands of competent operators Is contained in the 1883 law which provides that the qualifications of operators shall be subject to the dee partment's approval.
 The operators witnessed demon- strations of sewage treatment tests by department chemists. Later, there were discussions of treatment plant problems, led by department sanitary engineers and plant opera tors. Sewage screens, settling tanks and filters were the principal top- ics. Newer treatment devices were described.
 At the end of fthe session, the op- orators voted to ask the department to continue such conferences and tentatively decided to hold the sec- ond meeting of the group in the spring of 1888. Many topics for fu- ture discussions were suggested. The department feels that these or schools will do much to keep plant operators lon their toes" in matters of routine plant op- eration and new developments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
'h CONSTIPATION
 DFTENRESULTOFVTTAMNLGCK

Constipation may be due to the relax. Ation of the muscles controlling the pas. sage of food along the intestinal tract 'op to their spasmodic contraction due to irritation of the nerves controlling thsir action. Yitamins D. E and c are essential to the normal action of the bowel muscles. It is impossible to eat amounts of these Vitamins. The alter- native Is a concentrated, ,vitamin source containing these Yitamfns in sufficient quantities to be effective. Thousands of doctors are using and recommending Ray-D IRRADIATED Yeast Tablets. . product of the National Institute of Nutrition. They are Q most convenient, economical and palatable way to supply Vitamin D in Combination with Vita Snins B and c in the treatment of con. stipation. Especially desirable because of their superior food.yeast strains, and duced by 1RRADIATION. Regular elim. ination IS 2 condition desired by every. creased energy and vitality naturally result from corrected elimination, Ask for Ray.D Irradiated Yeast Tabiet0. D at leading drug stores.-Adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
[ APPLY FOR
Names Placed on File; . Petition For Expenses Is Refused

Seven applications for appoint inent to the supernumerary force of the police department were received at the meeting yesterday of the pc lice board. The application, which were placed on file, were those of John D. Barnes, Nicholas DiMatteo, Joseph J. Virbutis, Joseph Vitauskas, John J. Calvin, John V. Copes and Joseph Rocco.
 A check for $10 was received from the Weston Equipment O., of Wash- 1ngton avenue, in appreciation of work done by the police in investi- gating a break there few months ago. The check was turned over to the Police Aid association.
 Acting in accordance with 8 rule ing by Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, the board refused the petition of Patrolman William Bar ton for reimbursement for medical expenses. Officer Barton claims to have contracted an infection, which started with athletes foot, allegedly brought about by taking shower at the police station. It was ruled that the incident did not occur during the line of duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
MRS. FUTILE SPEAKS

Mrs. George Futile presented an interesting description of recent changes in the Moslem countries in speaking before . meeting of the Home and Foreign Mission societies of the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon. The speaker stressed the point that there are now 17 women serving in the Parliament of Turkey, which indicates . great advance. ment over their position of only several years ago.
 The activities of home and foreign mission stations were the subject of talks given by Mrs. George Cashman, Mrs Leslie Young, Mrs. Theodore Bcbllin and Mrs. Herbert Taylor. Mrs. Rob- ert EggIeston was in charge of devOtions with Mrs. Charles TOleman as sololst.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
'YO-YO CONTEST
 IS SCHEDULED
Boys Club Members to COmpete-First Movies
 of Season Shown

A Yo To contest for members of the club will be staged on Friday
 night in the Boys club game room.
 To yo, Filipino game, is being played throughout the country and
 has developed some very able ex- ponents of the game. A top at- tached to @ string and twirled to and away from you is made to do all kinds of tricks. Some of these tricks are called around the world, Shirley Temple, Mae West, Creeper, Walking Dog, Spaghetti, the man on the flying trapeze, Figure 8, Breakaway and many others. Many of these are done very expertly by the boys, who will perform for prizes on Friday evening. A large number have signed up for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

trained soloists, the program will include songs by the Mastersingers chorus, which comprise modern ar- arrangements of current hits of the day interspersed by old favorites and dancing and instrumental selections.
 Tn addition to Charles Wilson, tenor and clifford Hirsch, baritone, heard previously with the Master singers, new attractions will be Phil- lip Guertin, young and promising vocalist, clifford Doolittle, juvenile singer, Eileen Daly, youthful song styiist, Jim Carty, for g years was one of the foremost singers on Broadway. Dance specialties will be provided by Freddy Caligan and the Ryan Brothers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
EARLE COUCH NEW
 KIAWNIS HEAD

Earle w. Couch, treasurer of the Lea Manufacturing company was elected to the presidency of the Ki- wanis club at the regular weekly luncheon meeting held yesterday at the Elton hotel. MT. Couch suc- ceeds Laurence G. Bean, retiring president. Others elected include Idris Alderson, vice president; Har- old B. Post, secretary and treasurer; Frederick Beardsley, George Haynor and Alfred Meyerhans, directors.
 The speaker at the meeting was Judson L. Cross, president of Touga- loo college of Jackson, Miss. an in- stitution for colored people. MT. Cross was introduced by RSy. pr. James E. Gregg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
OCTOBER RAINFALL
 WAS VERY HEAVY
Failed to Surpass l932 Record - May Have
 Effect on Winter

Whether the unusually heavy rain- fall in Waterbury during October will affect predictions of weather prophets that 8 long, cold winter is in the near ofilng, these same prophets were unwilling to prog nosticate today.
 october, however, counted rainfall of 5.76 inches, the heaviest fall for this month since 1882. In 1886, pre- cipitation was 1.08 inches; 1885, 3.24 inches; 1884, 3.7S inches; 1883, O.S7 inches; and 1882, 8.26 inches.
 Cold nights of early Octobr have retained their record of low tenn peratures, according to James R. walker, city plumbing inspector, who keeps offlcial tabs on rainfall and temperatures at city hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued by the offlce of the building inspector:
 Joseph Somers, to erect three-car garage at 136 Baldwin avenue, $1,- GOO.
 Mary Miaktaris, to erect two-car garage at 38 Long Hill Road, 4500
 American Brass O., to erect shed on West Main street, opposite Thomaston avenue, $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
City's Abbatoir Still Subject
 Of Inquiries

Dr. Peter T. Keeley, milk and food inspector of the department of health, has received Q ques- tionnaire from Chicago concern ing the city's new abbatoir.
 The query, directed here by an official of the state board of health, asks information about the supervision of the ctty's slaughterhouse, cost, problems and upkeep.
 The new slauEhterhouse, put into operation last summer, IS considered one of the most mod ern in New England and the Chi- cago inquiry Is one of several re- ceived asking that pr. Keeley in- form as to success of the new plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
CHARLES WILSON
 | IN SHOW FRIDAY
Mastersingers Plan Diver- sified Concert For Temple
 Hall Program

The entertainment public of the city is looking forward to the third annual concert and revue of the Mastersingers tomorrow night at Temple Hall with the curtain rising at 800 o'clock. The show includes a raft of all-star talent and from indications will be one of the most highly developed entertainments ever presented in Waterbury.
 Principals of the company in- clude Joseph H. Lezotte, director Jim Carty, master of ceremonies, and Ambrose Egan, pianist. Tn ad- dition to the vocalizing of well
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
BATTERY COMPANY EMPLOYES MEET

The Waterbury Battery company unit of the Waterbury Brass Work ers' union will make plans tonight for negotiations with their com- pany on December 1, toward pay in- creases which are expected to com- mence January 1. John J. Driscoll, recording secretary of the union, stated today that the present con- tract contains arrangement for the new negotiations. The meeting is the regular monthly session of the unit.
 The entertainment committee of the union will also meet tonight ct 8 o'clock in the Spencer avenue headquarters, to prepare . report on the recent Halloween dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
DIES OF BURNS

yNashua, N. H., Nov. A. (UP)-- Mrs. Nellie Lemer, 67, mother-in- law of Maor Alvin A. Lucier, died late last night of burns suffered in @ mysterious accident at her home.
 Her clothing burned away, she was found on the floor of her kitch- en yesterday by her daughter. Mrs. Lucier. Burns covered her body.
 A widow, she leaves two other cS4ildran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 John J. Hartnett, 155 South street, and Margaret Marie Ells- worth, 78 Walnut street. :, William J. Kelly, IA Lounsbury street, and Lorraine Jackson, 239 Wood street.
 Louis Malone 24 Wentworth street, and Josephine Fibre, 2 Kenilworth street.
 Michael Guarino, POI Wood street and Cecile Plourde, 330 Willow street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
Sewage Operators
 Hold Initial Meeting
State Health Department Is Asked to Continue
 "SchOOI" Conferences For Efficiency

,. Operators of municipal sewage treatment plants, operators of large state and private institutional sew- ege plants, and sanitary engineers and chemists employed in state, municipal and private practice have requested the State Depart
 nent of Health to conduct periodic conferences of their group for the purpose of discussing efficient oper- 4tion of their plants, 1t was an- nounced by the department today.
 This request came as the result of 8 first conference of the group
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
MAN ARRESTED

Detective Lieut.. William F. Foley arrested Vito Pace, 3i, of 507 North Main street this morning on @ charge of non-support. He will be arraigned at tomorrow's session of city court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
ATTEND CONFERENCE

Adjutant and Mrs Hugo Wiberg, MT. and Mrs. Charles Reitdyke, and Lieut.. Nathaniel Simington. will rep- resent the Salvation Army corps of this city at an Eastern Territorial conference which opens tomorrow in Boston. Evangeline Booth will supervise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04
HELD FOR FORGERY

West Hartford, Conn, Nov. 4E (UP)-P. G. Dockhan, 49,, Arling- ton, Mass, was held today Non two counts. of forgery following his ar- rest on a warrant charging him with passing worthless checks.
 He was held in default of 5000 bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-04

During Revolutionary days, the regulation uniform of the Con- tinental Army was buff and blue, with shiny knee boots, lace cuffs and collars, and glistening belts. It was seldom used, however.