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Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Mrs. Warren Currier Reelected
Ten Thousand Club President

Mrs. Warren Currier was un-
animously reelected president of
the Ten Thousand club at the meet
ing Thursday, proof OF the clubs
appreciation of her abilities which
were also praised so highly by Mrs.
John Stewart of Hemet. Southern
district president and speaker of the
day.
Other officers reelected were:
Mrs. r. w. Ware, president;
Mrs. Arno C. Yaeckel, treasurer; new
officers chosen being: Mrs, Paul A.
Jenkins, recording secretary; Mrs.
p. N Van Slyck, corresponding sec
retary: Mrs. Percie Thacker, fin
ancial secretary; Mrs. w. A Vie,
Mrs. Glen Hipes. Mrs. Norman f.
Dupont directors.
Splendid Program
In addition to the election. this
club meeting was distinctive be-
cause of the delightful program Civ
en- by Mrs. Stewart. who told the
story of another Mary Stuart, the
lovely tragic Mary Queen of Scots.
The romantic episodes in the life
of the ill-fated queen who was "as
much sinned against as shining
were told in charming fashion by
Mrs. Stewart whose recital of the
last moments of the queen was
most moving ami affective.
Mrs. Stewart is herself native of
Scotland and as her first name is
Mary. she became greatly interest
ed in the history of Mary Stuart
and has become an authority on
the subject. Her beautiful gown Of
black velvet, gold lace, pearls and
her headress Of gold lace are copied
from an authentic costume of the
period Mrs. Stewart was introduc-
ed by another Scotchwoman. Mrs.
F. D. Jacobs.
AS an appropriate preface to Mrs.
Stewards talk, the club chorus sang
Annie Laurie" and Calm is The
Night, Mrs. Arthur l.. Schultz di-
recting and Mrs. S. P. Williams
playing the piano accompaniment.
Other business transacted by the
club was passage of a resolution
opposing assembly bill No. 2435
limiting the maximum number of
hours for women workers, Mrs.
Evalyn Boman Westerfield propos
ing the resolution, similar one
having been passed by the Ell Cen
tro Business and Professional Wom-
ems club.
The club voted to change its next
meeting to the evening of April 81
when the Junior club members are
to be guests.
Mrs. II. J. Ingram. county presi-
dent announced the county conven-
ton in BraWley on April 2; Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Junior Ten Thousand Club in
important Business MEETING

Question of extending the age
limit for Junior Ten Thousand club
members was discussed at the meet
ing of that organization on Thurs
day night in the club house. several
members being in favor OF extend
ing the present limit now set at 80
years
It was finally decided that the
president, Mrs. Tom Duer, is to call
a special meeting to discuss that
proposition at length, at which time
a committee will be appointed to
confer with the senior club.
Mrs. Warren Currier, president OF
the Ten Thousand club, Mrs. John
Stewart. Southern District presi-
dent, Mrs F. d. Jacobs state trustee
and Mrs Row. Ware, Ten Thousand
club president and sponsor for
the juniors were special guests. Mrs
Stewart spoke briefly and Mrs. Cur
rier extended an invitation to the
Juniors to be guests of the Seniors
at hijinx program to be gwen
the night of April 81.
Nominate Officers
The nominating committee pre-
sented its proposed slate of officers
candidates being: Mrs. w. T. Alder
son, president; Miss Majken Moline
Mrs. o. L. Davis, first vice-presi-
dent: Mrs. Margaret Lanier Handy,
Mrs. Richard Moore, second vice.
president; Mrs. Carl Miller, MISS
Vivian Moffat, secretary; Miss Ma
ria Birkhauser, Mrs. Joe Morrow,
treasurer. Election will take place
at the meeting April Is which Will
be preceded by a pot luck dinner
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Mrs. Huey Visits
Imperial Chapter


Elna Huey of CaleXico, deputy
grand matron, made her Official
visit to the Imperial Eastern Star
chapter at a meeting Thursday
night in the Masonic temple in that
city.
Lovely sweet peas made pretty
background for the impressive rlt-
ualistic work exemplified by the
chapter for the approval OF Mrs
Huey A gift of silver was present.
ed to the deputy grand matron
from the chapter. Refreshments
carrying out the ST. Patricks motii
were served after the meeting.
El Centrans who attended We're:
Mrs. John w. Cook, worthy matron
of Signal chapter; Mrs. Sam Cox
Mrs. Gertrude Holt. Mrs. c. r. Kirk
patrick, Mrs. Roswell Tilton and
Mrs. b. o. Mitchell.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Fifth Birthday
Celebrated

Jackie Williams was guest of
honor at a recent birthday party
which celebrated his fifth anniver-
sary and which was given by his
mother, Mrs. B. c. Williams and
his grandmother, Mrs. E. J. Skip
per, the affair taking place at
the Skipper home, 634 Hamilton
avenue.
Games were played, the prizes
for which were won by Myra Jean
Steele and Travis Hunt. The guest
of honor received many nice gifts.
Refreshments, featuring the Eas-
ter motif, were served to: Travis,
Ann and Marcia Hunt, Doris Laird,
Jackie Peacock, Myra Jean Steele,
Donald and Dennis Kinnard, Dor
othy Dinsmore, all OF Ell Centre;
Geraldine and Marilyn Jean Skip
per, and Jackie Williams of Braw-
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Warren Rhodes NeLU
Senior President

Warren Rhodes was elected
president of the senior class at
a meeting held Tuesday morning.
Juan Kirkpatrick had been chosen
president at the semester cleo
ton. but he transferred to San
Diego, making necessary the cleo
tion of new officer Warren was
commissioner Of halls and grounds,
but he resigned from this office
to run for the class one against
Shirley Maddux. commissioners not
being able to hold class offices.
The seniors also discussed the
Fools Frolic", the sport dance
to be given for all valley high
school and Jaycee students, Fri
day, April 2. Carole Mann and
Lorine Linekin were appointed in
charge of the dance, and Pearl
Robertson, decorations.
Senior dress-up day has been
announced as Thursday, March 25.
On this day the members of the
class will come to school in cos
tune, and the upper-classmen are
looking forward to this occasion.
May | and 2, Saturday and Sun
day, will be the dates of the an
nual senior ditch-day picnic at
Cuyamaca. Plans are already be-
ing made by S. E. Allen, Joe Bur-
cham, and Warren Rhodes, chair
man of the commissary committee.
On May 8, which is the ditch-day,
the seniors will be excused from
all classes.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Birthday Ball For
Bill Tacketf

Bill Tackett is TO be guest of hon.
or at a birthday ball sponsored by
his brother officers of the Caifor-
MIA Highway patrol, the affair to
take place Saturday night at 9
O'Clock in the Veterans hall.
Residents from all parts of the
valley are to attend to do him hon.
or and the dance is open also to
the general public Good music and
good time have been planned bv
the various committees and the
oance promises to be one of the
pest attended affairs yet held in
the hall this season.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Bear Team, Plans
Dance Tuesday

The Bear team of the comic
opera ticket selling contest will
give a party for the Panther team
next Tuesday night in the gym.
The Bears, consisting of sopho-
mores, seniors, and Jaycee fresh
men have announced that dane
ing will be the entertainment OF
the evening, and they invite all
ticket sellers on the Panther team
freshmen, juniors, and Jaycee
sophomoreS-and any one else
connected with the operetta to the
dance.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Society
Clubs
Social Calendar

FRIDAY
Reserve officers, Roal club, 6:45,
California hotel
Colonial drill team, 1880, Mason
ic temple
Carnival, 7, high school
Peace officers, I, Westmorland
Jasper farm center, 7:45, Jasper
school
SATURDAY
Band practice, Veterans hall
Chapter CIV, PEG, 1890, sol
5. Tenth
Speech meet, ], high school
Present Day club, !, $50 Len Rey
Rural Recreation Council, $3.50
Imperial
Tackett birthday dance. 9, Vet
Grams hall
Dance, $3.50, 10000 club
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
V. ". Thon,psons In
Family Reunion

Members of Mrs Vaughn N
Thompson's family are TO enjoy a
reunion this coming weekend, hon
oring Mrs. Thompson's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. M. Latin of Pomona
who are to leave shortly for six
months trip around the world.
Mrs. Thompson's brother, Tru-
man Latin, Mrs. Latin ana their
two children. all of San Marino,
will be the weekend house guests
of Judge and Mrs Thompson, the
whole group motoring to the desert
near Indio Sunday to meet Mr.,
and Mrs. w. M. Latin, also Mrs.
Thompson's sister, Mrs. Lewis
Wright, Mr.. Wright, and their FAM
lily, all of Pomona
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Stewart, the state convention May
12-14 in Coronado; Mrs. Schultz.
the chorus concert April II.
Tea was served at the conclusion
of the afternoon by a committee
headed by Mrs. p. N. Van Slyck.
The tea tables, arranged in the
form of a cross were centered with
yellow jonquils and tapers in the
same shade. Mrs. Leroy Holt, Mrs.
Irving T. Raab and Mrs. Leta Mae
Bryan poured The Easter colors
OF yellow, orchid, and white pre-
dominated in the floral bouquets.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

on the lawn.
The clup voted to send Mrs. Duer
as its delegate to the state junior
Womens convention to be held in
Coronado in May in connection with
the state federation's meeting.
Announcement was made of the
next dance, April II. to be held
at the Barbara Worth hotel and
which is to be a spring formal.
Fine Program
Experimental theatre presented
the program for the evening the
groups well played and highly en-
tertaining version of Moliere's "A
Doctor in Spite of Himself" Lead
ing roles were portrayed by Verne
Garcia as the reluctant doctor, and
by Doris Robinson as the scolding
wife both of whom gave excellent
characterizations.
Comedy parts were well played
by Phil Remington as the innocent
byStander, Bob Butler and Francis
Petithomme as the footman, while
Al Schaller as the father, Alice
Pulliam as his daughter and the
doctors patient. Leroy Rumsey as
her lover and Barbara Remington
as the maid, were equally capable
in their roles.
The program was followed by the
serving of refreshments, lovely
spring flowers making charming
decorations. Hostesses were: Mes
danes Chester irving, Charles Pro-
vence, Max Sones, Robert Rayburn,
Edith Koons, Miss Marie Knudsen,
Miss Aphia Jackson.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Indiana Girl To Be
Married Saturday
To Edgar House

Announcement of the approach
ing marriage of Edgar l.. House, son
Of Mr.. ana Mrs. j. l.. House OF El
Centro, will be of great interest to
their, many friends in the valley
The marriage will be solemnized
Saturday noon in Sullivan Indiana,
at which time Miss Grace Porter
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Max Por-
ter of Elnora, Indiana, will be mar
ried to Mr.. House, the ceremony
taking place at the home OF the
brides sister and brother -in-law.
DR.. ani Mrs. Tolman Garst.
This romance began at the mar
riage of the bridegroom's sister Mrs.
George w. Kassens. for Miss Porter
and Mrs. Kassens, then Winifred
House. were room mates at Indiana
University and Miss Porter was
maid of honor in the House-KassenS
wedding.
Miss Porter has been teaching
since receiving her Alb. degree at
Indiana University, having resigned
at the end of the last semester to
be married. She is a member Of
Delta Zeta sorority.
Mr.. House is a graduate of use
where he was a noted athlete being
one of the famous track stars He
is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
fraternity and is connected with
Warner Bros. laboratory.
The bride ana groom are expect
ed in FL Centro within a week OF
10 days to visit the House family
before going to Los Angeles where
they will make their home.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
NeW Section Formed
By Juniors

Junior Ten Thousand club men,
berS have formed new Arts and
Crafts have formed a new Arts and
next Tuesday, shose girls wishing
information about the meeting be-
ing asked to call Mrs. Charles
Correll or Mrs. w T. Anderson.
At the general club meeting
Thursday night Mrs. Fred Harder,
chairman for the Ten Thousand
clubs Arts and Crafts section,
spoke briefly on the work done
by that group and displayed an
exhibit OF handcraft.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
KNITs GALORE

are being blocked at The Marsh
Dry Cleaners, Imperial Valley
Headquarters for blocking, dry
cleaning and dyeing.
There have been many words of
praise for the new department. 1t
is a real convenience TO have To-
cal, dependable place to take your
knit work
Marsh's invite you to trade at
home because it is as good as the
big city work, (and some say it is
better.
Location; Barbara Worth Hotel
Building. Telephone ABS. tadvD
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Club Dance To Be
Popular Affair

Ten Thousand club members
have completed plans for the dance
to be given Saturday night, open
to members and friends, and to
be held in the club house.
Dancing will begin at $50 o'clock
and Mrs. L. j. Goree, Jr., and her
committee have secured popular
orchestra and have planned gala
evening for their guests.
Last years dance was such a
popular affair that many are plan
ming to attend this party which
will be preceded by many dinner
and cocktail parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Bridge Club Meets
With Mrs. Mann

Mrs. George E. Mann enter
tanned the members of ner bridge
club Thursday, the group enjoying
dessert and a game of contract for
which Mrs. Richmond won high
score; Mrs. Clements, second; and
Mrs. McNeece third.
Mrs. J. A. Straub was guest OF
the club and the members present
were Mesdames E. E. Clements, j.
w. Hendry, o. H. Van Eman, Frank
Richmond, w. A. Tondro, John B.
McNeece, and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Camp Fire Girls To
Deliver Doughnuts
This Saturday

DoughnutS will be the staple
fare for Ell Centrans on Saturday
since the Camp Fire girls will
deliver on that day the 1446 doz-
ems of doughnuts for which they
have received advanced orders.
Deliveries will be made before noon
if possible.
The girl selling the largest num-
ber will receive a grand prize of
one week at summer camp. Each
girl may use the profits from her
sales for either Camp
or for some Camp Fire project.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Mrs. Fred Kenyon New President
For City Camp Fire Board

w. Ketchen will serve as vice-presi-
dents: Mrs. w. C. Costello, as Sec
retary: A. II. Keller as treasurer,
and Mrs. w N Boyer. w A. Scheni-
man and Paul A. Jenkins. as
directors.
In addition to the election, the
group discussed plans for the sum-
mer camp at Lake Cuyamaca.
Installation of new officers Is
scheduled for April and Mrs. Rob-
erts will call meeting for that
purpose. the date to be announced
later.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Simple Home Treatment
For Varieose Veins

Swollen veins may become dam
gerous and sometimes break. Suf-
ferers are advised to get an origin
al bottle of Emerald Oil at Valley
Drug Company or any pharmacist
and start to reduce the veins and
punches at once. A small bottle will
last a long time, because it is very
concentrated and little goes long
way. Apply night and morning with
a soft brush or the finger tips as
directed until the swelling is reduc-
cd.
So effective it Emerald Oil that
it is highly effective in reducing
troublesome simple swellings due to
strain and hastens their disappear
ance.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Mrs. Fred Kenyon was elected
president of the Camp Fire execu-
tive board at the annual meeting
conducted Thursday afternoon in
the office of Guy A Weakley. su-
perintendent of the city schools. at
the high school. Mrs. Kenyon sue
ceeds Mrs. D. B. Roberts.
Mrs. j. B. McNeece and Donald
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
TWice Told Tales
Meets Monday

Mrs. Don c. Paulus will give
the program for the Twice Told
Tales section of the Ten Thou
sand club when that group meets
Monday at 230 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. P. A. Murray 1046
Brighton avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
NeUs Items About
Valley Residents

Leroy kirkpatrick of Ell Centre
recently pledged Kappa Alpha
fraternity at the use. chapter,
being one of the 100 new pledges
announced recently by the. various
social fraternities. kirkpatrick
achieved prominence as a hurdler
on the Trojan and junior college
track teams.
Mrs. Carleton D. Joy and her
two children, former Ell Centro
residents, are to sail Saturday from
Honolulu where they have been
living for a number of years, for
San Diego where members of the
Strickland family are planning
reunion. Mrs. Joy is the former
Nadine Strickland, sister of w. j.
Strickland of FL Centro.
Ralph Daniels and Gail Dints-
man of Inglewood, Sam Mccain
and Geelt DuitSman of Worthing-
ton, South Dakota, visited the Fred
and Harvey Kenyon families
Thursday.
Pat ODowd is confined to his
home by illness.
Bob Fox. son Of DR.. and Mrs.
Warren Fox, will arrive this week
end to spend a few days with his
parents. Early next week Bob and
Mrs. Fox will leave for Balboa,
where they will spend the remaind-
er of the holidays.
Miss Mary Kathryn Horton is ex-
pected to arrive Saturday from
Stanford, where she is a freshman,
to spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Horton.
Munson Dowd and George Mann
Jr., will arrive this weekend to
spend the vacation with their par
ents here. Both boys are seniors at
Caltech
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Bill Dubois, student at San Luis
Obispo college, is expected TO ar
rive to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Dubois,
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Mrs. George Damron and her
daughter, Georgia Frances, who
have been living at Ocean Beach
this past year, are planning to visit
Mr.. Damron and Miss Bessie Dam
ron this Weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
Hosts To Present
DoyClub

Present Day club members VIII
be the guests Saturday of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. G.. Horne. meeting at their
home, 500 Len Rey avenue, at 7
O'Clock for dinner, program and
bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Mrs. George Damron and her
daughter, Georgia Frances, who
have been living at Ocean Beach
this past year, are planning to visit
Mr.. Damron and Miss Bessie Dam
ron this weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Ralph Daniels and Gail Dints-
man of Inglewood, Sam Mccain
and Geelt Duitsman of Worthing-
ton, South Dakota, visited the Fred
and Harvey Kenyon families
Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Bill Dubois, student at San Luis
Obispo college, is expected TO ar
rive to spend the holidays with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Dubois.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19
ssSify sfs? .ooOf Interest to Women 90. churehs.

EDITED BY ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Munson Dowd and George Mann
Jr. will arrive this weekend to
spend the vacation with their par
ents here. Both boys are seniors at
Caltech.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-19

Miss Mary Kathryn Horton is eX-
pected to arrive Saturday from
Stanford, where she is a freshman,
to spend the Easter holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Horton.
Evening star., 1937-08-22
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