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The daily independent., 1937-04-15
'LeiIurrte to Repent
ba- -lLzszkAa Razto1T

Some days after that cable, she
came back from driving her mo-
ther to the London train for a
days shopping, to find Felicia in
the hall waiting for her.
They telephoned another cable
from Gilbert. He's sailing on the
NOrmarrie. I copied it down for
you"
Odd" said Denise, "he likes
English hips best, usually"
Il suppose this was the most
convenient sailing"
Denise was reading the scrib-
bled mes age: Sal ing Normarrie
arrive Sou hampton Thursday all
love"
So in six days he would ar
rive!
Felicia quoted: so make the
most of what We yes may spend.
Denise looked at her. Something
scornful in Felicia'S white face!
Thcre Wsre six days, five day.
four days, three days left; and
nothing was resolved in Denise'S
heart. Two days before the Nor
marie was scheduled to dock, Fe-
.icla laid at breakfast: Think I'll
go to London tomorrow, and leave
Keith and Denise to amuSe each
other"
I'm going up with your mo-
ther," her father said. Wen all
take the same train"
No, if you don't mind, Father
I'd like to start at sunrise and
drive. 1t would be fun to see the
country"
Such a long drive!" Sara Rem
dale protested.
Well, I may stay in town over
night"
But then you may not be here
for GIbert's arrival"
He. not coming to see me-"
Felicia said dryly.
On Wednesday morning she did
start a little before sunrise, but
for Southampton. True that the
Normarrie docked Thursday, but
Gilbert was aboard the Merritacia
She had changed the Message on
a sudden angry impUl Wh,n she
copied it Gown. Denise had been
TOO interfering! She would get
even by interfering a little her
self.
Occasionally during the interval
between changing that message.
and waiting for the MerriIaria's
arrival. what she had done trou-
bled her. Perhaps Gilbert would
wireless as he neared England
But she could just say shed mis-
taken the original cable, and no
harm done. But he did not hap
pen to wireless.
Keith finished Denise'S portrait
that week. 1t was a charming
thing. They both seemed very
pleased about it-aud FeliC.a'S
determination hardened. watching
them. They mace it plain enough
she was less important to either
Of them than thsy were to each
other.
Well, when Gilbert came. they
should see!
Mr.. and Mrs. Rendale left for
London shortly after breakfast.
Wen be home on the ten o'clock
train tonight. Denise" her moth
or said. But don't wait up for
US unless you want. You'll nave
TO make such an early start to-
morrow to meet dear Gilbert
Yes" Denise said. Then they
were gone. and she and Keith had
one day left to spend together.
COn the road to Southampton,
Felicia was thinking: "Today'S all
the time they have. That itself
will bring to a crisis whatever
oh, whatever I perhaps Stupidly
imagine" Yet she could not have
imagined that special glance they
exchanged. whenever they thought
she was not noticing, or the eX-
citement in their voices. She
hated them bothD
To Keith, these weeks Of an
English summer held the curious
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Well. He's in London. I meant
to tell you We sailed together. He's
going to Paris, where he has
friends"
"Bu5 you must bring him down
first, Felicia said.
Denise merely looked at her.
Yes. it wa DeniSe's house.
He says he's looking forward to
seeing you, Felicia, that we must
dine with him in two or three
weeks. when he gets back from
France"
His tone was rea, Suring then.
50 she knew she would have no
,ufficul les with Keith Sheldie
,hS e.der. One obstacle past. Her
n art gave little jump.
Denise said. as if all that wa.
Of not the least Importance: To
morrow I'll show you that view"
Keith said: I'D love to paint
you, Denise, in that black dress"
oh, Keith, would you?" Denise
Ondsd completely delighted.
-'Wodid you begin soon?"
Tomorrow. if you ike?"
Felicia was suddenly tense. Why
Denise was being malicious. A
Small pule beat in her white
throat.
Keith did not. after that even
ing. remind Felicia that she had
said: Well talk about it later"
But he reminded Denise of the
portrait the next morning.
And from that time on, an in
per. rage beSet Felicia, flaming up
and dwindling as Denise laughed
at Keith's Jokes. or fell silent ~ome
limeS. seeming preoccupied more
with her own thoughts than with
him,
Through the Sunlit days, the
fragrant evenings, Denise moved
with a kind of Breathe -SneSS. All
very we'll to decide to have what
one wanted. and not think of 9TH
er people. She'd known since she
walked down that staircase. saw
Keith smiling up at her. that wha.
she wanted was Keith'S arms
about her. and the whole year
dotted out. But hi handsome face
Eas scared and would be always;
Ee.icia'S bright beauty was dim
med, grown less young. Keith
Sheldie had gone from Denise to
her sister. Deni~e Rendale had
gone from Keith to her husband.
Perhaps. even with his arms
round her. they could not long
pretend that they were as they
used 70 be. as young. care-free,
newly in love.
She made no gesture Of love to
him, nor ne TO her. In the morn
ing. he painted her portrait, with
Felicia. a rather bored audience to
the painting. In the afternoons
they three walked or swan, or
went for long drives. or lay en- the
sand and chartered politely, like
we'll behaved guests on a long
house party.
Once Felicia said to her: You
are very generous to us with your
company, Denise"
She answered: L thought you
wanted to be thoroughly chaper-
med. for a change"
She was sorry for that sharp
speech. but when she turned to
rell Felicia she wa sorry, Felicia
was gone.
Denise had a cable from Gill
cert. saying that he was on his
way 70 New York. and would sail
on the first fast ship he could get.
But what would she lay to him?
The daily independent., 1937-04-15
Maybe He's Right

A meteorOlOgist says that from an
altitude of l0.002 feet the sun can
still be seen tbJuSh the earth is iE
darkness.
The daily independent., 1937-04-15

5 G5- :z-her, Keith? I
$, %-.- saic Felicia.
y5--- lad never hap
L 0-e1s ~,
sss-r. ..-..
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Irish Dance for
Entire Nos Club
Tuesday Night

Visit to Ireland" was enjoyed
Tuesday night by members of the
Entire Nos club who arrived at the
Ten Thousand club house to find
it gay with green and white stream
ers, huge posters, shamrockS and
on one wall a big pipe.
A row of Efelike pigs ran across
the stage and greenery was ar
ranged effecti vely in the corners.
The refreshment table had a large
harp as a centerpiece lighted by
candles whose holders were wound
with greenery.
During the evening a match Slip
per dance was featured, the COM
mittee in charge serving refresh
ments at a late hour
A brief business meeting was held
during which the nomination of
officers was conducted, the election
to take place at the next dance.
Those responsible for this delight
full affair were Mr. and Mrs. M. w.
Mcmahon. chairman; Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim McConn, Mr.. and Mrs. w. G.
Pelletier.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Capt. Aten Speaker at Banquet
Sponsored by Business Women
EDITED ny ANNE HARDY DAvI.

Hairbreadth escapes from dan
ger were recounted by Capt. Mar
ion Aten, formerly of the British
Royal flying corps, for the Ell Cen
tro Business and Professional
Women's club Tuesday night when
that organization sponsored pub
lie relations dinner and program
at the Barbara Worth hotel in
honor of national business and
professional Womens week.
Describes Adventures
The speaker, who served dur
ing the World War with the
British flying corps, described his
adventures after the war in Serv-
ing with the British forces in Ara
bia and Persia Combats with war
ring Arabs and Kurds were vividly
described by Capt. Aten, who, with
engaging modesty, made light OF
his own exploits, telling with con-
siderable wit of some of his ex-
periences and of his actual sem
sations when in peril of his life.
Prior to the address of the eve
ming Lem McCary, Central music
supervisor, delighted the audience
Of members and guests with two
excellently sung vocal solos. Miss
Lorene Linekin played the piano
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Shrine Officers
Entertained by
PrieSteSS

In appreciation of the services
of her officers during the past
year, Mrs. Smith of Brawley, wor-
thy high priestess of Oasis Shrine
No. 20, w. S. of j., entertained
following the Shrine meeting Tues
day night in the Masonic temple.
Tables were decorated, appro-
priately enough, to resemble min
iature desert scenes, an oasis with
it's trees, the traveller approach
ing it's shade making an effective
centerpiece. Mrs. Smith presented
each of her officers with gifts and
the past worthy high priestesses
with lovely desert scenes which
she had painted herself.
The Shrine in turn presented
Mrs. Smith, and John w. Cook,
watchman of shepherds, with
gifts.
New officers are to be installed
on April with Mrs. Charles E..
Farrell as the worthy high prizes
tess and DR.. r. L. Palmer as watch
man of shepherds.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
sSffsy sa5s .ooOf Interest to Womenoo. Churches
BraUiey School in
Fine Program

Students of the Brawley Sacred
Heart school presented an excel
lent st. Patrick's program Tuesday
night in the school auditorium. this
program being followed by a dance
sponsored by the young people of
the community.
Those who were to participate,
in addition to the various chorus
es included Jack Monger. Alma
Lee Gibson, Joan Voet, Joe Web
ster, Robert Austin, Leroy Mar
riott, Charles Nick, Pattie Jean
Harp, Louise Vondurahe, Petrina
Turano, George Marston, Jessie
Torres, the Misses Mccartney,
Roberta Fawcelt, Alice Monger.
Mary Manner, Donagene Aycock.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Engagement Told at
Dinner Party

Miss Edith Johnston announced
her coming marriage to Jean Davis
at an informal dinner Tuesday
night at the Don room. The we'd
ding will take place Sunday, April
25, in Yuma, Arizona, relatives and
intimate friends being invited.
The dinner was carried out in a
st. Patrick theme of green and
white, sweet-pea nosegays hold
ing the announcements Of the en-
gagement. The news of the we'd
ding will be of interest to the
many friends of the popular young
couple. Both the bride and groom
are connected with Cramer's bak-
cry in Ell Centre.
Guests at the announcement
dinner were the Misses Celia
Brown, Hazel Frost, Ora Frost,
Virginia Hetzel, Janet Underwood,
Ellen Roe, and Miss Johnston.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
compartments.
Protest Legislation

accompaniments.
Protest Legislation
Mrs. Ruby Barthel, president Of
the club, presided, welcoming guests
and introducing the program num-
bers. Vera Grant read the club
collect and Carmen Gibson direct
ed the community singing.
Following the program brief
business meeting was conducted
at which the club passed a reso-
luton protesting passage of AS
sembly Bill No. 2435 regulating the
employment of women and minors
and setting the maximum number
of hours of work at 40 hours per
week for any type of employment.
The protest will be sent TO the
members of the committee on So
cial service and welfare.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
WEDNESDAY, MARCH II, 1897.
LyeII Barbour to Give Famous
Composition in Concert Here

the year After the presentation
Mr.. Barbour was asked to play this
Mozart Sonata in the final concert
to be given by Matthay's most gift
ed students at Queens hall in
London.
His performance won the ap-
plause of music critics who approx
ed Matthays choice of his medal
winner. The following winter Mr..
Barbour made tour OF 10 of the
leading German cities in all of
which he played the Sonata and
in all of which he received enthu-
siastic press notices
Imperial Valley Music Teachers
will present Mr. Barbour in con-
cert Tuesday night at 8:15 o'clock
in the Wilson school in the third
recital of the annual series spon-
sored by the association. Tickets
may be obtained from any music
teacher.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
TUo Ten Thousand
Clubs to Meet
On Thursday

Junior and Senior Ten Thousand
club members will meet Thursday
for their monthly sessions, the
Seniors meeting at 2:30 o'clock
in the club house, and the juniors,
at 7:3O, also in the club house.
Mrs. John Stewart of Hemet,
Southern District presi de n t
will give a program on Scotland
for the seniors, telling of the ro-
mantle period In its history and
emphasizing the role played by
Mary, Queen of Scots. Officers will
be elected during the business
meeting and the afternoon will
end with the serving of tea.
Juniors will hear the report of
their nominating committee and
for their program will enjoy Ex-
perimental Theaters version of
Moliere's "A Doctor in Spite of
Himself. Refreshments will be
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
WEDNESDAY

Birthday party, 1880, Christian
church
Camp Fire banquet, 6, high
school
VIEW. dance, 3, Imperial
City council, 1880, city hall
Oasis lodge No. 664, f. and A.
M, 1880, Masonic temple
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880. Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Presbyter-
ian church
Mid-week prayer meeting, 1880,
First Baptist church
Junior Arts and Crafts, 1880, $50
Hamilton
THURSDAY
Rotary club. Barbara Worth
Dodson meeting, 1890, Brawley
NJ. E. church
10000 club, 2:30, club house
Pack 5, 4, Harding school
Junior club, 1880, 10000 club
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 7, Elks hall
l. V. Council No. "a, 8, Masonic
temple
20-30 club, $50, California ho-
tel
Townsend club, 1880, Townsend
town hall
Troop As, B.S.A., 1880, Seeley
Troop Ia, B.S.A, 1880, Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Methodist
church
Lip reading class, 7, high school
Choir practice, 7, st. Paul's
Lenten service, 8:15, Lutheran
church
Scout council board, 1880, court
house
AlamO-V Verde Farm center, 1880
Alamo school
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Use St. Patrick's
Decorations

St Patricks day decorations were
used by Mrs. w. A. Vie and Mrs.
w. A. Swerdfeger, hostesses for the
luncheon enjoyed Tuesday by the
Ten Thousand clubs Arts and
Crafts section when that group met
in the club house.
Tall candles, spring flowers which
centered the table, were in green
and white and the cakes served
with the dessert were decorated
with shamrocks.
During the day the section men,
bers occupied themselves with vari-
Gus types of handcraft.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Legion Dance Held
Tuesday in Hall

In observance of the American
Legion's anniversary birthday Tues
day, w. S. Dunn of Imperial talk
ed briefly on the history of the
organization at the st. Patrick's
eve dance sponsored by Boyce Acen
post Tuesday night night in the
Veterans hall.
The dance was not only birth
day party but also served to raise
funds for HipaSs health camp for
urrdernourished and underprivil-
eyed children. Despite the rainy
weather the party was well at
tended by many valley residents
who enjoyed the cordial hospitali-
ty of the post.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Club Enjoys Pot
Luck Supper

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. McNeecc,
652 Wensley avenue, were hosts
Tuesday night to their bridge club.
the members meeting for pot
luck dinner and game Of contract.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kenyon. Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Har-
rigan, Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Water
man, Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Mack,
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Rice, Judge
and Mrs. A. c. Finney, Mr.. and
Mrs E. E. Clements, DR.. and Mrs.
Warren F. Fox, MI. and Mrs. Romeo
c. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Dono-
hue, Mrs. j. l.. Davis and the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17

Nine rural schools of the county
will participate in the first of a
series of music festivals to be
conducted this spring in various
school districts under the direc-
ton of Miss Marjorie McFarlane,
music supervisor.
This first festival is Friday af-
ternoon at 1:30 O'Clock in the
Chestnut street auditorium, Holt
vile. when 500 children from
Highline, Palmetto, Eastside, Sun
set, Verde, Alamo, Alamitos, Melo-
land and Jasper will present a
program, open to all interested.
Since the concert is to be given
in the athletic field there will be
room available for all who wish
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17

One of the compositions which
Lyell Barbour, concert pianist, will
present in his El Centro program
Tuesday of next week is the Mozart
A Minor Sonata for which he has
won considerable fame.
In July of 1926. Barbour won that
prize SO coveted by piano students,
the Matthay gold medal presented
by the instructor to the pupil who
has made the most progress during
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
First of Rural Schools Music
Festivals Friday in HoItviIIe

to attend and the professional will
start promptly at las; music by
the Holtville high school band,
numbers by large choruses of chill
dren, folk dances, selections by
rhythm bands are all part of the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Match Point Club
In Weekly Game

Match Point Duplicate club
members were the guests Tuesday
night of Mrs. j. G. Neale, meet
ing at her home, 460 Len Rey
avenue, for their weekly contract
game.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Smith won
high score for the evening: Mr..
and Mrs. R. P. Moore, second,
while Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Nance
tied with Mrs. F. S. Wilby and
Mrs. Neale for third.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
News Items About
Valley Residents


Mrs. Jack Pique of 571 Orange
avenue, Ell Centre, who was oper-
ated upon last Thursday in San
Diego, is recuperating nicely and
hopes to be home again within two
or three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Duane Stafford
have returned from Oklahoma
where they were called by the
death of Mrs. Staffords mother.
Mrs. George Jessup of Covina,
the former Hyla Usher of Ell Cen
tro who was connected with the
city library during her stay here,
spent the weekend in Ell Centro,
visiting Mrs. Grover Baker. Mrs.
Jessup, Sr., accompanied her, the
two leaving Wednesday morning
for Covina.
Mrs. John Kuhn left for San
Diego Wednesday for short visit
-OO-
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E. Breedlove
spent a weekend in Los Angeles
visiting number OF friends in
Guiding several former valley res
identS. Mrs. Breedlove's sister, Mrs
Roy Benton of San Marino, accom-
panied them on their return to
the valley and is visiting them.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Society Postpones
Meeting Tuesday

Due to the heavy rains. which
prevented many members from at
tending. the Presbyterian Mission
ary society postponed its meeting
Tuesday of this week to Tuesday
OF next week when the program
planned for this week will be given,
beginning with luncheon at 1890
o'clock in the church.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-17
Junior Arts and
Crafts Meeting

The newly organized Arts and
Crafts section of tn. Junior Ten
Thousand club was to meet We'd
nesday night at 7:3O o'clock with
Mrs. Charles Correll, $50 Hamilton
avenue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11
OLDT|MERS ON
 TREK BACK TO
 INTERIOR AREA

Among the many old time Alas kans commencing their annual mil grafton to the Territory after a winter Outside, who passed through here aboard the steamer Alaska, were five who for many years have played big parts in the development of Alaska.
 One of them is 72-year- old John Duncan, now of Rampant, who doesn't act or look a day over 52. MT. Duncan was one of the orig |inals" in the Territory. Forty years ago this spring he made his first trip up the Yukon into the heart of Alaska where he became one of the central figures for many years in the first outburst of Alas kan mining. Then for several more years he was identified with the Northern Commercial Company. He is now the owner of mining prop critics on Little and Big Minook Creeks.
 Travelling with MT. Duncan, is Joe Treml, one of the oldest of Yukon River steamboat mates. go- ing Inside for his more than thir-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11

tieth year of navigation on the Yukon.
 Andy Livingston, accompanied by Mrs. Livingston, is captain of the Alaska Railroad steamer Alice, an- other of the pioneers of Yukon navigation, who during his 30 to 35 years in Alaska has been on near ly all of the side stream river boats ever to play in the Territory and is also going back for another season.
 So too, is Frank Speljack, dredge owner and operator in the Kusko- kwim country Mrs. Speljack and their daughter Betty are going h. side with him.
 Still another of those making the annual pilgrimage is William Heit- man, now dredgemaster in the forty mile section. Thirty or more years ago he was with the Yukon Gold Company, as the original dredge- master on Flat Creek and in the Circle country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do no. compel"
FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1937

Uncertainties may mark this day according to astrology. There is a fortunate sign directing big busi- ness affairs. Men who have won success will be called to aid govern ment policies through a time of great test, the seers prophecy.
 Portents that seem to affect Flu rope are read as causing anxiety in Washington where plans for na- tional defense may encounter oppo- sition.
 Gossip will be prevalent under this configuration which encour- ages predictions of disaster which will not be realized.
 Although astrologers recognize certain i'll omens they forecast per ills that arise from unexpected sources. Surprises will mark the spread of international misunder- standings and hostile gestures.
 Both men and women will be wise to postpone efforts to obtain ap- pointments in city, state or federal government departments. The seers foretell that officeholders will be tenacious and vacancies few
 There is sign that indicates secrecy regarding many major poli- cies to be projected by the admin in Washington. The stars seem to presage success through hidden steps in diplomacy.
 Optimism should be cultivated, for this direction of the stars may incline many persons to melan- choly. The health should be safe- guarded with special care.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of changes, most of which will be fortunate. New friends and new environments will benefit.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be able to win friends from all classes. Subjects of this sign usually are democratic Many are interested in religious subjects.
 Frank Crane, preacher and writ CT, was born on this day 1861. 9th CTS who have celebrated it as a birthday include Simon Newcomb, astronomer, 1855; John Henry Tuck, inventor, 1872; Elizabeth Crocker Bowers, American actress. 1880.
 Copyright, 1937)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11
ANSWERS
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGiI ISH
 By w. l.. GOrdoi.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We know these facts better than any one" Say, better than any one else"
 Often Mispronounced. Propagan- da. Pronounce prop-a- an-da, g. as in of, first and third as as in ask unstressed, second a as in an, prin- cipal accent on third syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Colonel I though pronounced kur-nel.
 Synonyms: Rigid, firm, stiff, in flexible, unyielding.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us, in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Mendicant (adjective); practicing beggary; living on aims. Tt was their purpose to uplift the mendi- cant class"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11
PRESIDENT IS
 OFF, VACATION
 OF TWO WEEKS
Going to Warm Springs, Georgia-Sea Trip to Be
 Taken Next Month

WASHINGTON, March 1l.-Pres- ident Roosevelt has ordered every thing but his fishing tackle to be put in his suitcase today for visit of two weeks at Warm Springs Georgia. He will go on a sea vaca- ton next month on the Gulf of Mexico.
 The President, according to plans will leave tonight and arrive at Warm Springs tomorrow morning He will spend most of his time swimming but expects to transact essential Government business by telegraph and telephone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-11
SITDOWNERS ON
 HUNGER STRIKE
Spokane UnemployedDem- onsrators at WPA Head
 quarters Have Last Meal

SPOKANE, Wash, Mar 11.--Sev- eral dozen unemployed demonstra- tors staging sitdown strike at WPA district headquarters. in an attempt to get higher relief quota, ate this morning what they pledged would be their last food until their demands are met.
 Edgar Lehmann, who has been leading the sitdown strikers for the last sixteen days said that 88 strik- CTS had signed the pledge to start the hunger strike.