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Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Installation For
Girls League

A pot luck supper at the home
of Ruth Riddle will be held by
members of the old and new exc
cutive board of Girls Leadue.
Wednesday, May 26. At this time
an informal installation of the new
officers will be held. The next
morning, Thursday. a girls assem-
bly, will be held, at which the for
NAL installation will take place
and awards given the retiring cab
met.
Members of the cabinet for this
year have been Ruth Riddle, Marge
Hovey Kay Surface. Shirley Mad
duX, Barbara Horton, Evelyn Rus
sell, Mary King, Tonic Sue Nc
Christy. The newly elected officers
are Frances Johnson, Neva Dowd,
Pauline OsWalt, and Betty Fors-
berg. Committee chairmen will be
appointed next fan
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Hostess Wednesday
To Bridge Club

Mrs. Bert FaWcett entertained
her bridge club Wednesday night,
inviting few friends to join the
club members for a game of con-
tract after which she served tempt
ing refreshments.
The party took place at her
home, 889 Commercial, which was
prettily decorated with stock for
the occasion.
Mrs. Owen Ray won high score
prize, Mrs. Richard Haas, second,
and Mrs. Tom Duer, low. Others
present were: Mesdames Lee Nuf-
fer, Melvin o. King, Clark Jacobs,
Ray Forshey, Theodore B. Rey-
nolds, Joe Thompson, j. r. Salas-
81 and Margaret Lanier Handy
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Juniors Hosts To
Seniors Friday

Committees for the annual Sc
nior return dance to the junior
senior banquet were appointed by
Warren Rhodes at a class meeting
Wednesday. The sport dance will
be held Tuesday night, June l.,
during Senior week. Definite plans
will be made at a meeting of the
committees on Friday.
Those on the committees are as
follows: Barbara Horton and Ruth
Riddle, hall; Warren Rhodes, Helen
Dowd, Tonne Sue McChriSty, re-
freShments; Pearl R rson i,
Marge Hovey, Barbara Hatch, Jua-
nita Kirkpatrick, decorations; Pat
Rider and Diamond Palmer, enter
tainment; Stanley Ryerson, Dan
Judd, and NADIA Brown, orchestra.
A special program will be given
in assembly to make money to give
the dance with, as the seniors spent
most of their money on the present
to the school.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Valley Delegates to Attend
State p +. Convention
EDITED sY ANNE HARDY DAVIS

Delegates from the IL Parent
Teachers associations in Imperial
county are planning to attend the
annual convention of the Califor-
mia Congress of Parents and Teach
ers in Pasadena May 1928.
Peace Through Understanding"
is the convention theme and a bril-
liant group of nationally known
speakers will be heard, including
Florence Barnard of Boston, DR..
Rufus Won Kleinsmid, use. presi-
dent; Dr. Guy Talbot of the ma
tional council for the prevention of
war DR.. d. Ballentine of use;
DR.. John SeXon of Pasadena, Judge
May LeHay of Los Angeles, Eleanor
Wambridge, Juvenile court referee
in Chicago; Helen Hefferman, head
of the division of rural education
and elementary schools in Califor-
MIA, DIR. James Fifield of the First
Congregational church of Los An
geles and Brother Leo of Los An
geleS, well known social worker.
The Vista del Arroyo hotel is
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Ssi5fs sias' .ooOf Interest to Women Churches
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
Church birthday party, 1880, So
SandalwOOd
Rotary party, !, w. S. Fawcett
ranch
Alamo Verde farm center, 7:45,
Alamo school
Junior club, !, Barbara Worth
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, Z, Elks hall
1. v. Council No. 81, 8, Masonic
temple
Townsend club, 1880, city park
Troop as, B.S.A., $3.50, Heber
Troop 5, B.S.A., 1880 Seeley
Troop Ia, B.S.A, 1880, Scout hut
Choir practice, 1880, Methodist
church
Choir practice, I, st. PauPs
Lip reading class, 8, high school
20-3O club, 6:30, California hotel
Citizenship class, Z, high school
FRIDAY
Mt. Signal, 10, $50 Orange
Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth hO-
tel
Jasper farm center, 7, Jasper
school
Wilson P.-T.A., 1880, school
Junior Senior banquet, 1880, Bar
bara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Volunteer Workers
For Poppy Day

Enthusiastic response to the AM
erican Legion Auxiliarys appeal
for Poppy day workers is reported
by Edna Morrison, poppy chair
man for Boyce Aten unit No. 25.
Enrolment of women to distribute
these memorial poppies on May 90
is practically completed and has
assured complete coverage for the
city, said Mrs. Morrison.
These workers serve as unpaid
volunteers and every cent of the
contributions made for the poppies
goes to the welfare of needy vic
tins of the World War. The funds
raised will help support the work
of the Legion and Auxiliary for
disabled veterans and their families
and for the families of deceased
veterans.
Junior Auxiliary memioers will
also play a part in the sale of
poppies.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Friends Surprise
N. 6. Deoton

Friends of Norman G. Deaton
surprised him Wednesday night
with pot luck dinner and shower,
meeting at the Deaton home, SCI
Len Rey avenue.
The guest Of honor received many
clever gifts from the group which
provided considerable amusement.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Dea-
ton, Mrs. Lucy johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Carson, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. R. jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. R. j..
Mcnamara. Mr. and Mrs. John B.
McNeece, Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Goree,
jr., Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. McNeece,
Mr.. and Mrs w. j, Elvander, Mr..
and Mrs. M. j. Horton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nolan C. Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Entertains Bridge
Club Wednesday

Wednesday bridge club members
met this week with Mrs. w. A
Tondro, SOS Wensley avenue, for
dessert and a game of bridge.
High score prize was won by Mrs
w. j. Hendry of BraWley; second
by Mrs George E. Mann; third by
Mrs. j. A. Straub. Others present
were Mrs. E. E. Clements. Mrs. L..
R. jefferson, Mrs. o. H. Van Eman,
Mrs. John B. McNeece and Mrs,
Sarah Bearmore of Maquon, Ill.
X !; X
MEXICALI, May 20-Two steam
locomotives arrived here today for
use on the New Mexicali-Punta
Penasco railway line. The en-
gines, purchased in Los Angeles,
will be used to transport materials
for construction along the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Study Club Meets
In Ell Centre
Wednesday
Churches


Members of the Eastern Star
study club met Wednesday night
in Ell Centre with the Signal chapter
members as hostesses.
The worthy matrons and asso-
ciate matrcns met at the END.
Hatch residence to discuss future
problems the main subject being
grand chapter.
CCnductresses and associate con-
ductresses met with Mrs. C. r.
Kirkpatrick to study parliamentary
law and the constitution.
After the two meetings the ma
irons and associate matrons Joined
the conductress group for a social
hour during which refreshments
were served
Those present were: Helen Cook
OF FL Centre, Helen Bates of Cal
eXico; Harriet Sweeney of Holt
vile, Elena SWinney of Imperial:
Mary Head of BraWley, worthy
matrons: Irene Hatch of Ell Centro.
Esther Bennington of Calexico.
Mary Ellen Busenburg of HoltVille,
Lillian Brock of Imperial, Mary
Knudson of Brawley, associate ma
irons; Caroline Mcconnell of Ell
Centro, Sue Miller of Holtville.
Jewel Rogers of Imperial and Lena
Smith of BraWley, conductresses:
Aline Kirkpatrick of Ell Centre. as
Sociate conductreSS. Hazel Erick-
son of CaleXico is sponsor for the
matrons' group and Ethel Martin
of Ell Centre, for the conductrass'
group, both being present as was
Elna Huey of Caexico, deputy
grand matron.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
District Board To
Meet In Valley

Imperial county federation of
Business and Professional Womens
club will entertain the Southern
District board at its January meet
ing.
This decision was made at the
county council meeting Wednes-
day night in Brawley at the Plan
ters hotel. The Brawley chapter,
assisted by Ell Centro, will be hos
tess to the board.
Miss Beatrice Morrow of Braw-
ley was nominated for the office
of county president. the boards
decision to be ratified by the clubs.
Mrs. Leah Boyer of Ell Centro is
the county president.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Speaker Discusses
Air Conditioning

Air conditioning is more extern
sive than just air cooling, declared
j. P. Fairbank, extension specialist
in agricultural engineering, at the
meeting Wednesday night in the
Brawley Methodist church which
was sponsored by Spruce -Westmor'
land home department.
Fairbank outlined problems of
air conditioning in general and
gave a demonstration on a desert
cooler.
Frank G. Beyschlag, farm advisor,
presided
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Seniors Return
Dance Planned

Following a tradition of many
years standing, Central high school
Juniors will entertain the Seniors
at the annual banquet which is to
be held Friday night at 7:30 o'clock
in the Barbara Worth hotel.
This is one of the first events
in the long list of graduation fes-
tivities and is always followed by
return dance given by the Sc
niorS
An Hawaiian theme has been
chosen for the banquet decora-
tions. A program of speeches and
music is to be presented and the
remainder of the evening will be
spent in dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Mrs. Farrell Elected Head
Of 5 ct 40 Salon

Mrs. Charles F. Farrell of I'M
perial was elected chapeau of the
valley salon CT the 8 ct 40 at the
meeting Wednesday in Calipatria.
Other officers are: May Juvenal,
first demi chapeau: Ida Myers.
second demi chapeau; Grace Ware,
FL Centro, superintendent: Gene
We've Kenyon, Ell Centre, concierge,
Julia Riley, l'archiviste; Florence
Richard, laumCnier; Lois Stanley,
Oct Munson. Fannie Kuhn, Bernice
Rambo. pouVoir.
One new member was elected.
The group discussed the Hipass
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Speech Team Honors
Mrs. GiLLett

Central's speech team gave a
party Wednesday night compliment
ing their coach, Mrs. Annette Dam
ron Gillett.
The affair took place at the Har-
ry Hovey home 6l9 Vine avenue.
Mrs. Gillett was presented with a
handsome travelling case from her
students in appreciation Of her eff
forts on their behalf.
Members of the team are: Mary
Westmorland, Kay Surface, Bill
Dunn, Mary Ann Riddle. Dorothea
Eiler Helen Dowd, Warren Rhodes.
Marge Hovey, Heath Hovey.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20

convention headquarters and all
sessions will be held in the munich
pal auditorium.
Social events include a dinner
dance Monday honoring the state
president and board; Tuesday night,
the district dinners, the Imperial
council being guests of the San
Diego group; Wednesday night, a
pageant of youth and Thursday, a
fathers dinner.
Among those planning to attend
from Ell Centro are: Mrs. A. B. Han
son, county president; Mrs. Charles
P. Delp Mrs. Warren E. Sage, Mr..
Glenn Kieffer, Mrs. E. j. Weather
bic
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Additional Plans
For P.-T.A.

In addition to the panel discus
sion to be led by f. l.. Hiteman,
Calipatria district superintendent,
Wilson P.-T.A. group will enjoy
other program numbers.
The school string choir and the
harmonica band will supply music,
a hobby group will be presented
and officers are to be installed by
Mrs. Fannie McCroy, the founder
of P.-TA. work in the city.
Fathers are to be special guests
and the meeting will be called
at 7:3O pm. Friday in the school,
The room having the largest at
tendance of fathers present will
receive prize. Refreshments will
be served after the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20

incorporation plans and finally de-
cided to come in under the present
setup, appointing Mrs Rambo to
represent them as director
Miss Juvenal, whose marriage to
F. N. Wear of BraWley is to be
an event of June 6, was surprised
by a shower after the meeting, the
group presenting her with a vari-
ETY. of useful and attractive kitchen
accessories.
Prior to the business meeting the
members enjoyed a dinner in the
Hotel del Lingo
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Helen SiegeI Presented in
Excellent Recital

That Helen Siegel. soprano. has
a voice of promise was made evi-
dent Wednesday night to those who
heard her in the recital given in
the Ten Thousand club house when
she was presented by her teacher.
Julia MCGOWAN Bracket.
Miss Siegel showed not only CON
siderable native ability but also the
results Of excellent training Her
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Children's Day At
Methodist Church

Children's day is TO be observed
Sunday at the Methodist church
the program beginning at 10:15 a.
m. and taking the place of the usual
morning service.
Numbers by the primary depart
ments, baptismal service, the re-
ception CT preparatory and other
members are events scheduled for
this day said the Rev A. D. But
terS, pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Entertoins Friends
At Bridge Party

Mrs. Winnie Mae Holmes of Holt
vile was hostess recently at a
bridge party at her home.
Mrs. Louis Toplif won high score
prize, Mrs. Vera Green, second and
Mrs. Gladice Parker, third Other
guests were Mesdame5 Mary Nc
Queen, Ida Moore, Violet Parker
Birtha Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Our PLAY

Mrs. McCrory's room has given
a play. The play must have been
good because it has been given
three times. The first was dress
rehearsal for the fifth grades. The
second for our parents and the
third for Wilson school.-Lila June
Snow 9Th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
HARDING
Airplane Hobby Club

We have an airplane hobby club
at Harding with about 60 members.
The older boys have aSsiS ed The
younger boys in making the planes
Some have made as many rs three
planes.
Three weeks ago Bobby Thack-
er talked to us about his hobby
of airplane building. He started
building planes here at Harding
when he was in the Secono grade.
He is now in junior college He
showed us a gasoline model and
a flying model, with which lie has
won several prizes. He also showed
us some Of the medals he has won.
Last Wednesday we had our meet
and prizes were given for the best
models. Brian Williams who has
been making planes he was in the
second grade, won the prize for a
flying model He is now in the
fifth grade. Second prize was Won
by Jimmie Lee Roberts, thrd
grader, for a flying model. OtEeI
prizes awarded were: Jerry Rice,
the only girl member, add Charles
Nails, third graders, Ward Swar-
thout and John Paul Eyer, second
grade, and special prizes to Gene
Mousseau and Jimmie Carson,
third grade
Bobbie Thacker, Brian Williams
and Jimmie Lee Roberts assisted
by the club members were the
judges.
After the meeting BoDbie ThaCk-
er flew his flying model for the
club.-Brian Williams, 5th grade.
Our room gave a Greek play, it
was about how a blind girl saved
Athens and her eldest brother came
home victor of the Olympic salnes.
We gave a dress rehearsal 10
the two fifth grades ar Harding.
And we gave it to the P.-T.A.
The principal of Wilson school
asked us to give it to his "choo!.
We made small mistake but
otherwise, it was successful Dora
Rath, Mrs. McCrory's room, 9th
grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Swallows

Swallows darting here add there,
Building nests everywhere,
Where they rest we do not care,
For with them Springtime fills
the air.
Dorothy Harrison, 9th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
Our Greek PLAY

May 7, 1887, Mrs. McCrory's room
gave a Greek play called IN Mai
voS House" 1t was very good
one. We enjoyed giving it. We
gave it three timeS-once fOl the
Harding P.-TA. and once fer the
Fifth grades and for Wilson school.
Earl Trey.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
MY Baby Birds

have some baby birds at home.
They are just learning to fly. One
bird was getting a drink and tell
in the dish, and after that he did
MT act very spry.-Wilma Graves,
9th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
An Ocean Scene

An Ocean Scene
Our room made an ocean scene
to put up in the back. We put some
blue paper and made the ocean
with chalk. The first row made
airplanes; the second row made
big boats; the third row made
small boats; the 4th row made
light houses, and the 5th row made
sea gulls. 1t makes our room look
ooler--Fayola Roach, 9th grade
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
NeuUs Items About
Valley Residents

Mrs. Sarah Bearmore of Ma
.quon, ILL.,, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Tondro. Mrs. Bearmore's
daughter, Mrs. Mark Vilim of Cor
onado was soloist at the wedding
of Miss Margaret Tondro and Fe-
liX Milstead.
Mrs. l.. r. jefferson, Mrs. John
b. McNeece and Mrs. Norman G.
Deaton motOred to San Diego
Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
May

MAY
May has arrived with all her
glories.
The old men sit around telling
stories,
The housewife rules with her
broom,
And from her house sweeps all
the gloom. Patricia Jones,
9th grade.
King George vi has just been
crowned king of England add mis-
empire. This morning we listened
to the coronation address that
King George gave and l thought
it was very good. was so happy
that l could hear this because that
speech will go down in history.
Joan Mann, 9Th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20

Yesterday we went out in the
hall of Harding school to hear the
Kings address. 1t came over our
new radio which the P.-T.A. were
so kind as to give us. 1t was
very interesting program. All OF
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
SCHO Oh NOTES

us enjoyed it very much. Lois
Vogt, 9th grade.
90
Spring Time
Birds are flying everywhere,
Soft Music fills the air,
Birds are singing in the trees,
In the lovely springtime breeze.
Baby birds learning to fly,
While their mother is way up
high,
Father is looking for some worms,
While his little baby learns.
Marjorie Harrison, 9th grade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-20
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-09
President Larry Gardner
And Vice President W.
R. Warren Are Reelected
For Ensuing Term

Officers of the Key West coun-
try Club were elected last night
at an interesting and well at
tended meeting held in the rec
reation rooms of the EIks Club on
Duval street.
Two of the incumbents, Presi-
dent Larry Gardner and Vice
President VIM. R. Warren, were
reeIeeted. New Officers are
Charles E. Roberts, secretary, and
J. J. Trevor, treasurer.
Plans for the coming winter
season were discussed, one of
which was for a membership drive
which is to be arranged for at an
early date.
Another matter of interest is
the proposition to renovate and
carry on a program of renovation
Of the lower floor and rest room
at the club, in order that the Key
West Golf Club and guests may
have a delightful place for their
guests.
It is understood that Golf Pro
Dodge will be in the city early in
December and at that time there
may, possibly, be a number Of
golf enthusiasts who viii use the
renovated rooms of the country
club, and also the rooms viii be in
readiness for the guests at the
Casa Marina, many Of whom are
devoted to golf.
The board Of governors of the
Country Club are: Norberg
Thompson, B. Curry Moreno and
William v. Albury.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-09
Three Cases Disposed OF
In Criminal Court Today

Elizabeth Dean. guilty of OBJ
tanning goods under false pre-
lenses was her plea. and she was
sentenced to spend 80 days in
county Jail to date from the day
of her arrest. The offense was
committed 90 days ago. SO tomor-
row she viii be released.
William Weeks, non support
of family, entered a plea Of not
guilty. He was not working and
could not do the impossible. he
said. The court permitted him 70
70, and il he does not find work
by Saturday. the sheriff was in-
structed 10 bring him into court
on that day.
By orders Of Judge Alhury a
recess was taken until tomorrow
morning $50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-09
Lieut.. Faiigle Gives
Address On Subject
OF "Arnlistice Day .

about because Of disarmament.
When nation disarms it becomes
Vulnerable TO the onslaughts of
ambitious rulers of other nations.
None of US should fail to remem-
Der the quotation Caesar had
ambitions Likewise we have
been taught that Alexander the
Great and Napoleon Bonaparte had
ambitions. On the present-day
horizon, we see other rulers who
have ambitions.
"They guide the destinies of
Germany and Italy and their
names are Hitler and Mussolini.
Stain, the head of Red Russia, is
attempting to force communism
on other nations of the world. Idle
words of speech will not stem
these ambitious people. They
mean to dictate and viii dictate
in nations which are not strong
enough to resist their onslaughts.
The events of the past two years
have been proving this. Italy in
Ethiopia: the current strife in
Spain; the terrible war in China.
All of these prove that srIs slice
Day has no meaning for those am
bilious people who rule others by
force.
"This anniversary of the Great
Peace finds the American nation,
as stated before, more determined
than ever to keep ont of war Our
present administration believes
this can be done by building up
the nations defenses to such an
extent That no other nation or
combination of nations, will at
tempt to dominate our precious
country. The necessity of pre-
Iparedness is well expressed by
one of our distinguished states
men in the following words:
Let Us profit by the thou
sands Of years that the world has
been in existence and realize that
no matter how fair we may deal
with others, no matter how much
we may depreeate and detest war
to avoid It. the obligation Of self
defense may, and most likely
win. be thrust upon rs at any
time, and that our safety and in-
dependence lies n our prepared
ness and strength 70 meet i.
''The building up Of our de-
Tense also gives 4 great measure
Of security to The Latin American
people who have been our good
and friendly neighbors. A re-
cent trip to Cuba has proven to
me that a great friendship exists
between the Cuban people and the
American people.
The above words have been
expressed 70 convey the idea 70
you, that sound and definite poll.
cies in regard 70 the defense Of
our nation; the health Of our ma.
ton; the social welfare Of the ma
tion, It's education and Industries,
win always protect as from ex-
/ CONTINUED on Page Fourl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-09
AUTO PARADE
LAST EVENING
CANDIDATES ALSO ASSEMBLE
AT MEETING IN WESTERN
SECTION OF CITY

Candidates in the election to-
day, that IS a group Of them. were
taking last hour opportunity last
night to advise the voters Of their
aims, and procession Of about
IL cars we're driven over the city
and occupants were announcing
their favorites.
Later on a meeting was held in
the western section of the city
which was well attended, and the
candidates who appeared were
greeted with rounds of applause
and cheering.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-09
MRS. HENNINCER
ARRIVES in CITY


Mrs. Howard L. Henninger and
daughter, Anita Dean, former
residents of Canton. Ohio, but foI
the past year located in Washing
ton, d. c., arrived in the city or
November 8 and expect to spend
the winter with her mother, Mrs.
Lille Bethel, of 1917 Watson
street. and her sister, Mrs. Ray
mond L. Thompson, of 1904 Leon
street.
Mr.. Henninger is an employe
of the u. S. Veterans Admins
tration at Washington.