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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
UNIQUE COLLEGE
 FOR CROWN-UPS
Lansing Institution Does Not Give Diplomas Nor
 Charge Tuition
BY ROBERT JOHNSON United Press Stan COrresDOndent

By MObEAET JOHNSON
 United Press Stan Correspondent
 Lansing, Mich, (UP) = The peoples university, Q cooperative, non-sectional adult education move- mentj will begin its fifth term this fall.
 Some 2,O0O students from all walks of life are expected to study in LanSing's unusual institution, which charges no tuition and awards no diplomas.
 They will meet in Lansing,s city hall, in clubroons, In business houses and state buildings, in bank directors rooms, churches and residences to learn, among other things:
 Astronomy from a factory fore- man and sculpturing from his son, former University of Chicago student, and a score other subjects ranging from safety programs to religion.
 Y. M. c. A. Man Head
 Founder and guide of the un- usual school which has attracted attention of the nations educators is tall, dynamic Trygve Narvesen, former Y.MC.A. secretary, whose aim is ito bring out and use local talent"
 Instructors at the peoples uni- versity work without pay, and stu- dents give either nothing or what ever they can. Administrative costs are paid from public contributions.
 Narvesen is now 48, tall, we'll built man with sparse blond hair turning white. He talks with Scandinavian accent and waves his arms or pounds a table as he speaks enthusiastically of the movement he founded in 1883 af- ter adult education classes were disbanded here for lack of funds.
 A New Movement
 Narvesen insists, however, that his university isn't "just a depres- sion course"
 "1t'S a new movement" he said, "one that's providing a fresh view point. And it's being recognized by educators as Q wholesome way of developing what I consider mans
 
 He is particularly proud of the Lansing professional and business men who did amazingly well in art courses; of Mrs. Elizabeth Belen, who, after teaching parliamentary law last term, became Michigan's only woman legislator of the 1897 session; of Samuel Starnaman, a | motor company clerk who became a steel salesman for a nationally known corporation in Cleveland.
 NarveSen emphasizes cultural courses in his university, but he is equally pleased with industrial" classes intended to train workers to become shock absorbers" cap- able of Interpreting a manage ment's problems to employees and employees needs to manaRements. |
 We consider our movement one for people from diploma to death whether it's an eight grade diplo- ma or a Ph.D.," Narvesen said.
 Narvesen was born in Norway and came to the United States il; 1905 to attend Augsburg College in Minneapolis. He wanted to work as an educator since he estab- l1shed and directed classes for German soldiers imprisoned at Fort Douglas, Utah, during the World War. But until a suitable opportunity appeared, he devoted his time to job as Y.M.C.A. sec- retary here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
MEETINGS SLATED

Routine meetings of the boards of police commissioners and fire com missioners are slated to take place this afternoon.
 Both will be held in the safety commissioner ofllce at the City Hall: the former at s o'clock and the latter one hour earlier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-06
SPECIAL ELECTION

Stafford Springs, Conn, oct G. (UP)-A special election will be held oct. Il to settle tie between two candidates for the Board of Relief. Fred Robideau. Democrat. and Jacob B. Hunziker, Republican, received 1,O97 votes each.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07

al of the United States, who will re-
port on the activity of the advisory
committee on Social Security Act,
maternal and child welfare service.
Miss Alves Long, chairman of in
ternational relations, will give an
account of her visit to the interna-
tional peace congress in Brussels
and oher phases of international
contacts will be featured through
talks by Mrs. Grace Morrison Pools.
jr., past president of the General
Federation.
California club leaders are TO have
no small part in this meeting. Mrs.
E. w. Shirk of RedlandS, chairman
of Juniors, will give her report and,
as dean of department chairmen,
present the heads of the other di-
visions Separate meetings will be
held by the board Of trustees OF
which Mrs. Edward Dexter Knight
of San Francisco is chairman Much
interest is also being manifested in
the anticipated report of Mrs Will
liam Waller Slayden OF Los Ange-
les, who as chairman of the COM
mittee on federation extension, it is
conceded, has done outstanding
work.
If her plans permit, Mrs. James
will remain in Washington for the
inaugural ceremonies, which, for the
first time, will take place inoJan.
uary.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Auxiliary Unit To
Consider Business

Business to be considered at
Tuesdays meeting of Boyce Aten
unit. American Legion Auxiliary
was discussed by the executive
board at the meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the pres
ident, Mrs. Aylmer Thompson, 718
South Fifth.
The unit will meet at o'clock
in the Veterans hall and after
the business meeting, will serve
refreshments to the Legionnalres
who will also meet that night.
On Jan. 25 a membership din
ner for post and unit is planned,
the district meeting is Jan. II in
Holtville where the unit in that
city will serve a chicken dinner.
and in the near future food sale
will be held.
An announcement that all Auxi-
nary members will be interested
IN Is the one that the furniture for
the hall has been paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Bridge Club Guests
OF Mrs. Richmond

Mrs. Frank Richmond, 452 Holt
avenue, was hostess Wednesday to
the members of her bridge club
who enjoyed dessert and a game
of contract at her home.
High score for the afternoon was
won by Mrs. Richmond, second,
by Mrs. Mann, and third, by Mrs.
Tondro. Mrs. A. B. Hanson was
a guest of the club and members
present were MeSdames George E.
Mann, o. H. Van Eman, E. E.
Clements, w. A. Tondro, John B.
McNeece, j. w. Hendry of Braw-
ley and the hostess.
Il * 4
In Police COurt-Police Judge | zee
Nuffer Thursday morning SEN
fenced Herb Hunt, so, to Is days
in the city Jail for drunkenness,
and 10 Ann Stanley. 36, to five
days imprisonment for a similar
offense.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
California To Be Represented
At National Meeting

Mrs. w. D. James. president of
the California Federation of Wom-
ems clubs, is leaving for Washing
ton. D. c.. where she will attend
the annual mid-winter meeting of
the board of directors of the Gen
eral Federation of Women's clubs
meeting at the headquarters in the
capital city Jan. 1916 inclusive and
presided over by Mrs. Roberta
Campbell Lawson, president. BY
virtue of her office of president of
the California federation. Mrs.
James is also director of the Gen.
eral Federation.
Leaders in the official and social
life of Washington will be guests of
the board at reception ON the op-
ening evening of the session and on
the afternoon of the 18th the club
women will in turn, be entertained
at tea at the White House when the
first lady of the land, Mrs. Franklin
d. Roosevelt, will be hostes.
The greater part of the business
conferences will be devoted to re-
ports of directors and chairmen, but
a number of noted guest speakers
are also scheduled to appear; among
the latter Mr. Burton w. March oi
the American Automobile associa-
ton. Miss Marie C. Sullivan. di-
rector of the women's department
bof the Eastern air lines. and DR.
Thomas Parran. .Jrn- surgeon gener'
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Southern District Board Meets
In EI Centro Friday

Club women of the county will
assemble in Ell Centre Friday to
meet with club women from the
Southern District of the Califor-
MIA Federation of Women's clubs,
since the district board is to hold
its meeting in the Ten Thousand
club house.
The morning session will begin
at 10 a. m. and in addition to rou-
tine business will include talks
by Mrs. George l.. Wing. parlia-
mentarian, and Mrs. w. S. Lock-
hart. chairman of international in
terests. Mrs. Wing will talk on
committees and their functions.
Ms. John Stewart of Hsmet, dis
trict president. will preside and
Mrs. Warren Currier, president of
the hostess CLUB will welcome the
guests as will Mrs. II. j. Ingram
of Calipatria, county president.
Mrs. F. d. Jacobs. state trustee and
Mrs. r. L. Glasby of Calexico, dis
trict secretary are among the fed
Grafton officials in the county
AT noon luncheon will be served
at the Barbara Worth hotel and
reservations should be made with
Mrs. M. j. DoWd. telephone 500.
Mrs. Gillis To Talk
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Weekly Health Articles Planned
By SAGE The Children Fund

some of the rural schools. They also
promoted the canning project last
spring furnishing the jars for the
tomatoes. They retain half time
secretary in the valley that position
being held at the present time by
Mrs. w. j. Meagher of Ell Centro.
The Imperial executive board Of
the S.C.F is made up of the follow
ing people: Mrs. Maude Glasby, j.
w. Lawson OF Calexico; E. l.. Hite-
man of Calipatria; Mrs. L. v Up
holt of Mt. Signal; Rev. Floyd
Reeves of Brawley; DR.. Warren
Fox, Roger Walton, Guy Weakley.
Rev. H. E. Doty. Charles Jobes, and
Miss Florence Glenn of FL Centre.
These articles are to be written
by people closely connected with
this work and who know the prob
lens and needs of our particular
community. The purpose of these
articles are to bring to the people S
attention the every day problems
concerning their children's health
and health habits.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Mt. Signal Home
Department AT
Springer Home
Churches
Schools

Knitting and crocheting occu-
pied the women of Mt. Signal
home department at their meeting
Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Lula Springer. Mrs. Stuart and
Mrs. Burton Wsre leaders.
Each member told of some
Christmas gift that had pleased
her particularly and in this way
a number of suggestions were Civ
en- for use naxt year Several
brought articles from which pat
terms were cut.
A pot luck luncheon was enjoyed
at noon and in the afternoon Mrs.
Pollard presided at the business
meeting in the absence of Mrs.
Pearl Waggoner
Plans were discussed for the
meeting Dec. 20 at the M. r.
Downing home when quilting will
be the project. This will be an
all day meeting with pot luck
luncheon at noon.
Members present were Mesdames
Springer, Stuart, Burton, C. H. H.
Small, Ray Pollard, Alice Pollard
C. w. BrocKman. NJ. r. Downing
Rollie Clark, w. P. Mills, F.. E
Mills, Nina Runner of Hollywood
Daisy Dearborn, Birdie Fisher
Marguerite Arntr, Miss Beverly
Mills.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07

helmina, who married Prince Hen
ry Mecklenbur2 in the same church
40 years ago. He died in 1884.
Sharing the spotlight with Juli-
ana, but not official attention, was
the wedding Of another Juliana in
the little town of Oegstgeest, near
Leyden. This Juliana Van Der
Nicer, housemaid for the widow
Lubbe, was born on the same day
and hour as the Royal Juliana,
and likewise, married at the same
moment. Theirs were the only
weddings in the Netherlands to-
day.
Her preS@n5s were Of the SIM
plest compared with the silver,
diamonds, laces, silks, limousine
and yacht shoWered' on the Royal
Juliana
The Eoyas Juliana'S wedding
took place in a Storybook atmos-
phere Of golden and crystal coach
es, prancing steeds. brightly uni
formed cavalry escorts, and thou
sands upon thousands of sturdy
Dutch citizens who came from the
far ends of Holland to stare al
the royal lovers.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07

In the afternoon there will be
music by the Ten Thousand club
chorus under the direction OF Mrs.
Arthur l.. Schultz and Mrs. Ed
ward Gillis will talk. Mrs. Gillis
Is state chairman of women's pri-
son board She is largely respon-
sible for the investigations at the
Oakland home for the blind. In
view OF the general interest in her
work, the afternoons program has
been made open TO the public. &
Club women of importance are
to be pr, r,Sent for the meeting in
Guiding among them such distin-
guished members as Mrs. David
Fraser of San Diego, presidents
.slect of Southern District; Mrs.
Hannah Johnson. past district pres.
ident, and many chairmen of the
various departments.
Mrs. Currier has also received
word that 20 club women from
Yuma Arizona, attracted by tEr
program for one day. have asked
if they might attend and will ar
rive Friday morning for the board
session
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Return From Big
Family Reunion

Among holiday events of inter-
est was the big family reunion
which the Douglas Teel family OF
the Mulberry district attended in
Raymond. Washington.
For the first time in 25 years
Mrs. Teels family was together
at Christmas at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Thomp5on. One Of the most i'm
portant members present was Mrs.
Teel's grandmother, Mrs. Carrie
Hansen, who recently reached the
age of "a.
Another important part of the
reunion was the celebration on
Dec. 81 of Mr.. and Mrs. Teel's
wedding anniversary for just 25
years ago they were married in
Raymond.
Thu Teels enjoyed a delightful
holiday trip, including the unu-
sual experience, to valley residents,
of travelling 200 miles in snow.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Wedding In Yuma Wednesday OF
Interest To Many In Valley

A marriage that will be of inter-
est to both FL Centrans and resi-
dents of CaleXico was that Wednes-
day afternoon wnen Miss Margaret
Esther Ladd, daughter of Mrs. w.
M. Ladd of CaleXico, became the
bride of Herbert Mann, son of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Mann of OXnard.
The marriage took place in the
court house at Yuma, Arizona, the
young couple being accompanied by
the brides brother, Harvey Ladd of
El Centre and by Horace Holbrook
of Imperial. Judge Henry C. Kelley
officiated
For her wedding dress the pretty
bride selected smart blue silk
crepe with white accents, wearing a
black felt hat with white buckle,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07

and suede shoes to match. Her coat
was in effective contrast, being in
one of the new shades of green.
After the ceremony wedding
dinner was enjoyed by the bridal
party at a Yuma hotel after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann left on their
wedding trip which will take them
to Oxnard. They are expected to
return Sunday and will make their
home in El Centro.
Mrs. Mann attended Calexico high
school and has many friends in
that city Mr.. Mann is graduate
of Brookline high school, Boston
Mass. and has made his home in
the valley for the past six years. He
is connected with the Post-Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07

THE health Of the people is the
foundation on which repose the
power and happiness of every coun-
try"
With this thought in mind the
Save the Children Fund of America
is to sponsor series of articles each
week in the newspapers of Imperial
Valley.
The Save the Children Fund is a
national organization devoted to
welfare. II was organized by DR..
John r. Voris and is an outgrowth
of the Near East relief of some years
ago. Their program is broad and
any child who is in need regardless
of race. color or creed is eligible to
receive help from them. They are
an organization which cooperates
with other welfare organizations.
The Save the Children Fund has
been in the valley since last March
and has been instrumental in start
ing the hot luncheon program IN
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
etv nc +o XTO~~oo&@ Churche
900 VI A1llOAN W w OAAANAA o o
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar

THURSDAY
Book section, 7:15, 653 Olive
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hail
RAM. No. 100, 8, Masonic lem
pie
20-30 club, California hotel
Townsend club, 1870, Townsend
town hall
Troop As, B.S.A., $3.50. Hebcr
Troop S, B.S.A, 1880, Seelcy
Medical association, 7, Barbara
Worth
Troop ID, B.S.A, 1880, Scout hut
Choir practice, 7, st. Paul's
Choir practice, 1880, NJ. L. church
Bible study. 8. Lutheran church
Lip reading class, I, high school
CaliIatria farm center and All
club, 1880, Calipatria school
FRIDAY
Southern district board, 10, TO-
900 club
Mckinley P.-T.A., 2:3O, McKin-
ley school
Harding P.-T.A., 2. Harding
school
Kiwanis club, Z, Barbara Worth
Real club, 6:45, California hotel
Reserve officers, 6:45, California
hotel
Signal chapter No. 276, O.E.S.,
8. Masonic temple
Magnolia Mulberry farm center
1880, Magnolia school
Mt. Signal farm center, 7.3O,
Mt. Signal school
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Entertair,s Members
OF Bridge Club

Mrs. Charles Bramkamp won
high score and Mrs. Ray Forsk2y
the second. when the members of
Mrs. Lee Nuffer's bridge club INST
at her homo, $40 Len Rey for re-
freshments and game of con-
tract.
Mrs. Bramkamp and Mrs. M.
Connolly were guests, members
present being Mesdames Nuffer
ForShey, Leo A. Magee, Bert FaW-
cett. Richard Haas, Margaret La
nier Handy.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Has
First Meeting OF
Year Wednesday

Clothing and knitting were the
projects for Alamo-Verde home de-
partments meeting Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Curtis Mayfield.
At noon the women enjoyed pot
luck luncheon and in the afternoon
held their business meeting at which
it was decided to hold the next
meeting Jan. 27 at the home of Mrs.
Laura Hunick.
Members present were Mesdames
L. w. Leng, Rex Ogier, j. D. Chan
non. G.. E. Tuttle, A. w. Wogatske,
c. w. Sullivan. Roy Elder, Robert
Elder. j. H. Elder, r. H. Williams,
D. Mackenzie, A. l.. Bernhouse, G..
c. Collins, Charles Siegrist, L. w
Armstrong, L. c. Hawk, Laura Hun
ick, William Kluck, Schriver Davis
Charles Mellor, the Misses Arlene
Sullivan, Lorraine BernShouse, Amy
Tuttle and the hostesses, Mrs. Curtis
Wakefield.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
8 ct 40 Department
Leaders Expected

Department officers of the ct
40 are to visit the valley salon on
Jan. Ia and a dinner will be given
in their honor that night in the
California hotel, Ell Centre, accord
ing to plans made at the local
groups meeting Wednesday in the
Calexico city hail.
Prior to the business meeting
the CaleXico members were. hos
tesseS at dinner. Routine business
otherwise occupied the members.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Dutch Princess Married Thursday
In CoIorfu| Ceremony

THE HAGUE. Jan 7. U.P)-
Crown Princess Juliana, heiress to
the throne of the Netherlands,
married Prince Bernhardt zu Tippe
Chesterfield Thursday in a 15-min-
ute civil ceremony followed by
religious confirmation at the Dutch
Reform church of st. James.
In taking German consort, the
Princess Juliana followed the pre-
cedent of her mother, Queen Will
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
HAPPY Relief
FROM PAINFUL
BACkACHE
Caused by Tired Kidneys

Many of those gnawing nagging. painful
backaches people blame on colds or strains
are often caused by tired kidneys-snd may
be relieved when treated in the right way.
The kidneys are Natures chief way of taking
excess acids and poisonous waste out Of the
blood. Most people pass about 3 pints day or
about pounds of waste.
don't work well, poisonous waste matter stays
in the blood. These poisons may start nagging
bsckaches, rheumatic pains, lumbago, loss Of
pep and energy, getting up nights, swelling,
puffnessunder theeyes, ,headachesand dizziness.
Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan s
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help the
Is miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous
waste from the blood. Get Doan's Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Charter Members OF
Shrine Honored

Charter members of Oasis Shrine
NO. 20. w. S. of j., we're hCnored at
the Shrine meeting Tuesday night
In the Masonic temple
Flans were discussed for the visit
Of the supreme worthy high priest
esS who will make her official visit
to the Shrine on Jan. %.
AT the conclusion of the business
meeting refreshments were served
and a social hour enjoyed.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Does Bladder Irritation
Wake You Up?

ing, Danger Ahead. Make this
25c test. Use buchu leaves, juniper
oil, and other drugs made into lit
tie green tablets. to flush out ex-
cess acids and. impurities. Excess
acids can cause irrigation resulting
in getting up nights, scanty flow.
frequent desire. burning, backache,
and leg pains. Just say Bukets to
your druggist. In four days if not
pleased your 25c will be refunded
Clements Drug store. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Chapter CIV Holds
Meeting Saturday

Chapter CIV, PEO., will meet
Saturday for 1890 o'clock lunch
con at the home of Mrs. S. L.
McCrory, $50 Olive avenue. Mrs.
Harold Cow is cohoSteSs and the
program will be given by Mrs. r.
M. Armstrong.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Tea Committee In
First Session

Plans for a midWinter tea on Jan.
"a were outlined at the meeting
of the Junior Ten Thousand clubs
tea committee Wednesday when
the members met at the home OF
the chairman, Mrs. Walton John
son, 1881 Vine avenue.
Further details will be an
nounced at the club meeting Jan
| 81.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
ExtemporaneOus Meet

ExtemporaneouS speakers are
once more at work preparing for
a meet with Holtville later in the
month. Safety on the highways"
is the general subject and speak
ers will he required to speak on
any phase of this topic. The fifth
period public speaking class was
fortunate enough to hear talk
on this subject Wednesday by
Niels Nelson of the California
Highway Patrol, who was accom-
panied by w. H. Rhodes, safety
chairman, and Bert Mitchell.
The six debaters will begin COM
petition next week when two de-
bates with the junior college are
scheduled. The final team chosen
is as follows: Kay Surface and
Heath Hovey, affirmative; Mary
Westmorland and Marge Hovey,
negative; Mary Ann Riddle and
Bill Dunn, both negative and af-
firmative. The latter team will
debate both sides as they are ju-
niors and Mrs. Annette Gillett
coach, is training them for debat-
ing peXt year also.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
NeUs Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Ted J. Ehmke of
803 Main street, Ell Centre, have
announced the birth of. baby
girl, weighing 10 pounds. AT the
Ell Centro hospital Wednesday
morning. The baby has not yet
been named.
Mrs. j. D. FoSs is i'll with the
flu and is confined to her home
for the present.
30
Mr.. and Mrs. Rodney Jenkins
are entertaining as their house
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Ban
mister of Vancouver, B. c., who will
spend several days in the valley
Mr.. and Mrs. Bannister have Wis
tied here frequently and have
many friends in Ell Centro who
will be pleased to learn of their
arrival.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Vote On Friday

Constitution of the Girls League
will be voted on Friday morning
in all the home rooms. If the plan
is adopted, as expected, general
meeting of all girls will be held
shortly to decide projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-07
Central Activities
Resumed This Week
After Vacation
Commissioners Party

A snow party in the mountains
will be enjoyed this Saturday by
members of the high school board
Of commissioners and their guests
This will be the annual party OF
that group, with members of the
faculty also going along.