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Evening star., 1938-10-03
replied Filter.

replied Filter.
And yet we are not really ac-
quainted, are we?" continued Peter.
Filter chuckled, and 'chuckled again.
"You may not be very well acquainted
with me, Peter" said he, "but feel
pretty well acquainted with you"
I don't see how you can be any
better acquainted with me than I am
with you," protested Peter, looking
rather puzzled.
Think a minute. Stop and think
minute" retorted Filter. "You
don't know much about me because
you have never seen me before ex-
cepting flying about at dusk, and
Evening star., 1938-10-03
Bedtime Stories.
By THORNTON w. BURGESS

ELITTER the Bat laughed funny,
squeaky little laugh at the very
Idea of Peter Rabbit trying to hang
by his heels and Peter laughed with
him. Yet Filter himself was doing
that very thing. Moreover. he had
Evening star., 1938-10-03
TRADEMARK a pplied
For U S Patent Oncs
BY Bud Fisher
BY J. MiIIor Wott

last Peter felt that he really and
truly was acquainted with Filter the
Bat.
Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1938-10-03
TwizzIer Answer.

The man tied the rope to the tree
he had been leaning against and then
walked around the well-like hole and
tied the other end to the same tree,
giving him rope to go across on.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

etc, was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.
 Judge J. H. s. Morrison deliver ed short, but to the point, ad- dress on the plicie5 inaugurated four years ago with the beginn- ing of such affairs. He was fol- lowed later in the evening by Dr. Thomas Morcom who spoke at some length on the manner and means by which local funds were distributed and the many cases of children to be furnished medi- cal attention, thru this Fund.
 Seventy percent of the money realized remains here in Nome Latest adviceS state that about $2l0.00 was taken in, of which thirty per cent goes to research thru national Foundation.
 The Committee in charge wish to express it's appreciation to ev- eryone who made the evening such success.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

In his testimony the Delegate stressed the importance of mak- ing appropriation to extend the present winter service between Fairbanks and Nome and Fair banks and Bethel to year round schedule. On both of these rou- tes delivery of mail by airplane is now in operation from Novem- Der to April. He also urged that provision be made for branch or feeder route to connect with the Juneau-F Fairbanks service at Tanacross to provide air mail ser vice to Cordova, Seward, and An chorage.
 Authorization for the year-round schedule on the Fairbanks to Nome route and the Fairbanks to Bethel route would provide the two outer terminals-Nome and Bsthel-'and all points enroute at
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31
CANDIDATES WHO ARE SEEKING OFFICE

will do well to call at the Nome Nugget Office and obtain our rates for advertising and job printing. Special rates on adver- Using are offered you for the per iod from February 1st to April 26 so begin at once if you wish to take advantage of our rates.
 Why bother putting out your political letters on monograph that the old timer can hardly see to read because of poor printing. have the Nugget do your letter printing, so that everyone can read it without eye strain or guess work.
 It will pay you to give us a call
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

The second mining extension course to be offered at Nome un- der the auspices of the University of Alaska, begins February l4. Afternoon and evening classes will be held at the City Hall five days week for a period of SIX weeks.
 Lectures on Mining, Geology, Law and laboratory work in Mineralogy, Blow-pipe Analysis and Recognition of Rock Types will be given. There will be a review of the material offered last year, as well as advanced
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

work.
 The course Is open to anyone interested. There Is no tuition. Necessary laboratory equipment will be furnished free, books and other items may be purchased at cost if desired.
 Those interested should regis ter before February IA at the Nome Assay Office. An early registration will facilitate adapt ing the course to the needs of the group.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

The Nome Daily Nugget carries several forms of printing blanks for your convenience - Dredge Logs. thawing and drill reports, Mining Deeds, Placer and Lo :. Location Notices. Vouchers,
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31
The Washington Newsletter
OFFICE OF A. J. DIMOND Delegate from Alaska
Air Mail In Alaska

Working on another step toward his projected plan of an air mail service that will eventually con- nect Puget Snuod with all the principal cities of Alaska as fan north as Nome, Delegate Dimond appeared December 20 before the subcommittee of the House Com mittee on Appropriations in char ge of the Post Office Department appropriation bill.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

The Presidents Birthday Ball held Saturday night was financ- tally and socially successful, ac- cording to all expressions of the large crowd attending.
 A fine entertainment, featuring singing, plays, individual acts
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31
NEWS ITEMS

U. s. Marshal B. B. Mozee, ac. companied by Matron Mrs. J. J OLeary, returned to Nome with an insane girl in custody from Fortuna Ledge, in a Wien Alaska Airlines plane. The girl named Daisy Harpak, was placed in the Federal jail here. She was com mitted to Morningside Sanitar- ium by Commissioner Marsh al Fortuna Ledge.
 Deputy Marshal A. O. Brown returned to Nome via a Wien All aSka Airlines plane today from GoloVln with Alex Jackson, a na- tive in custody, said to be insane An inquiry into his sanity will be held at ? P M. tomorrow, be- fore U. s. Commissioner Tanner
 The annual meeting of the Nome Kennel Club convened Sunday at the Odd Fellows building and eled.ed the following Board of Directors to serve for the next year;
 Wilfred Boucher, "Cappy" Me Dougall, Russell Maynard, Bob Jackson, George Madsen, Howard Lyng, Leonard Smith.
 A oard meeting was called to convene at 8 P. M. this evening to discuss detailed plans for car rying on an election of a Queen of the Trail to represent Nome at the Fairbanks Ice Carnival for the selection of Queen of Alas ka. Other matters to be taken up were dog racing, ski racing and tournament contests for the aWar ding of the Fisheries Ski Troph- ias. The annual report of the Secretary-Treasurer was read and accepted.
 Discussion on winter sports as a whole took place, and with an exceptionally fine winter, Nome have many people turning out for outdoor entertainment.
 Further plans were expected to be announced following the meet ing of the Board tonight.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

lEANS BUMPED BEANS as Ed Wynn tcenter), radio nd Sage comedian Milton Cross gh radio ton tried bean shower at festivities by the tunes his shows here hardly recognizable He currently starring in Broadway show which
 recently opened.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

GRANDDAoDY LoNGLEGS. In places he'd be a ius- cious dbit Middle he's pest This srasshoppe four . member of the Nebraska plague Me o large horde of hoppe makes quick
 work of | cornfeld.
The Nome nugget., 1938-01-31

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aNDU UO1k1 UvES I'M lU
 THE BIG FIGHT Fuckers, vh higher oberans and selling co double adler- hsing iu States to n1aiuaiu Canned Salmon sales
 and protect 7e,yitorys prosperity QUESTION: souiug packers sales o Ca""d Salmon last snmDper?
 ANSWER Akas Canned Salmon and other food products due higher and They 10 market already well supplied with Canned Salmon Rlt: been able sell the normal volume from this last mmers
 QUESTION: Salmon Industry and 10 Aka' ANSWER: Unless increased the Industry faces the possibility entering pack with heavy supplies on hand and Packers difficulty eprces ndhe Industrys share supporting Territory be restricted QUESTION: Wbat tbe salmon packers doing about #? ANSWER They battle Salmon among families The ndustys national dysr which has been boosting sales steadily for being doud in will be the the Industry history salmon selling Sunday supplements and leading plus additional daily outdoor and radio advertising.
 number of American housewives than before reached adyens will sold Canned Salmon often For only by stepping Canned Salmon unold stocks be brQkenand the paved for further protecting the future of the Salmon Industry and it's friends here in Alaska
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
CHRISTIAN SCIENCT

Man is the subject of the Les
Son-Sermon on Sunday in all Chris
tian Science Churches, branches of
The Mother Church, The First
Church of Christ, Scientist, in BoS-
ton. Massachusetts,. Pauls words
to the Romans, "As many as are
led by the Spirit of God, they are
the sons of GCi," are the Golden
Text.
One of the Bible selections in the
7 lesson Sermon cites the words of
the Psalmist: 20 Lord our Lord
how excellent is thy name in all
the earth! who mast So, thy glory
above the heavens . What is
man, that thou are mindful of him?
and the son of man, that thou
visitest him? =. Thou madest him
to have dominion over the works OF
thy hands; thou hast put all things
under his feet"
The Lesson Sermon includes also
these words from the Christian!
Science textbook. Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures" j."
by Mary Baker Eddy: THE en-
slavement of man is not legitimate.
1t will cease when man enters into
his heritage of freedom, his God
given dominion over the material
senses. Mortals will some day as
sert their freedom in the name of
Almighty God
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Mrs. Duringer> Mrs. Damron
Win Bridge Tournament

and others in the pastel tones, dec
Grated each table. Not only the
tables we're decorated, the whole
auditorium was gay with the at
tractive spring bouquets.
A. delicious salad was served in
place of the customary dessert.
Mrs. Walter Havekorst was in
charge of the affair and she was
assisted by the Mesdames Clyde
Duringer, John Tyler, w. C. Reed
Dwight Smith, T. L. Skinner, How
ard L. Soper, S. P. Williams, Dor
sey Whitelaw, R. B. Whitelaw, p
E. Ryerson, and A. B. Hanson.
Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen was in
charge of reservations.
1t was announced at the party,
that on Thursday, April Z, the Arts
and Crafts section of the club
would present a dessert bridge
party, the proceeds of which will
go for the purchasing of a cooler
for the clubhouse.
Members of the section will take
complete charge OF the affair and
they will cater especially to parties
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

Pupils of the 4th, 5th, 9th, 7th
and 9th grades of Rose school are
the first group of children from
the rural schools of Imperial coun-
ty to present a specia1 radio pro-
gram.
The group, trained and accom-
panied by Mrs. Ruth Merryman,
principal of Rose school, presented
a varied program Friday after
noon over the local radio station.
Those participating in the broad
cast were the following pupils:
Elsie Lehman, Alice McElroy,
Georgia Roth, Joan McKim, Mil
dred Poindexter, Sarah Dean, Lor-
eta Rau. Miriam Ward Hilda
PoindeXter, Isabel Durao, Mary
Durao, Beatrice Durao;
Hazel Lehman, Estella Rodrl-
guez, Beverly Kinnaird, Sena Ro-
driguez, Olera Ward, Imogene
Poindexter, Jack Durao, Richard
Dean, Isadoro Garcia, Harold Nc
Elroy, Clement and Benny Wilson,
Billy Rau, and Jose Tayahua.
The program was opened with
IF You Can't Sing, Whistle" by
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Hi
Nofes

With the selection of this years
track team almost completed, the
high school gym classes will Of
ficially close their track season
this week. The five outstanding
performers in each event have
been selected. These boys will COM
pete in further eliminations until
the best two men ineach event
have been selected.
The remainder of the gym classes
will start playing softball next
week. After selecting teams for
each class the boys will conduct an
inter-class tournament. There is
also a possibility of organizing a
valley softball league, in which
case an all-Star team will be select
ed to represent Central.
Mrs. Gillett announced the selec-
ton of her junior college debate
team. The six members of the
team are: Fred Carr, George
Brown, Annie Lee Rapson, Daisy
Rapson, Joe Goff, and Grover Rog
erS.
The team will participate in the
Redlands Debate Tournament
Mar 25 and 26, and in addition will
debate San Diego State college
freshmen in April
Joe Burcham's dramatics class
has been reading several one-act
plays, with the intention of pre-
senting one or more in a school
assembly. Included in the list are
an old fashioned melodrama and
a satirical comedy. The class will
select the production they like best
and will begin rehearsals immedi-
ately.
The Girls Athletic association
conducted an initiation for new
members Wednesday, Mar. 2. Each
prospective member appeared at
school in costume appropriate
for fifty-five years ago. The ole
members held a meeting in the
high school cafeteria at noon, with
new members as guests of honor
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

Mrs. Earl Trey was the honored
guest at a farewell party and.
handkerchief shower given Thurs
day afternon at the home of Mrs.
Frank M. Bowles on Olive avenue.
Assisting Mrs. Bowles as hostess
es were Mrs. Philip w. knights
and Mrs. George F. Bucklin.
A delicious pot-luck luncheon
was served at noon, with the table
and home decorations carried out
in a pink and lavender color
scheme
Following the luncheon, bridge
was in order for those who cared
to play. and the other ladies' enjoy
social afternoon, while working
on their fancy work.
Mrs. A. F. Flood won the first
prize at cards, with Mrs. A. N.
Bucklin second. The door prize was
awarded to Mrs. George Bowles.
Invited guests included the Mes
danes F.. H. Aiken, J. A. Schofield,
w. H. Tyler jr., John Cook, Charles
knights, H L. Bush, Russell
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

Girl Reserve throughout the
valley will participate in the high
school Girl Reserve conference to
be held Saturday at Calexico high
= chool.
The theme of the conference Will
be Bridge Builders" and will be
carried out in the discussion
groups.
Registration will be held between
9:30 and 10 am. From 10 to l0:l5
am. there will be group singing
led by Mrs. Marccia Menvielle.
Members of the FL Centre Girl
Reserves will conduct the opening
ceremony, which viii be followed
by a welcome by the CaleXico
group, Brawley Girl Reserves will
respond This will take. place be-
tween 1918 and 1890 am.
Rev Floyd Charles Johnson Of
the First Methodist Episcopal
church of Ell Centre will eve an
address at l0:30 am.
y Between IL am. and II aoon
there will be two discussion
groups: What do you do for
group interest?", led by Wanda
Lefner, Marjorie Pearron and 1ae-
ko Kobayashi and What shall We
do as bridge builders?", led by
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

y Mrs. Clyde Duringer and Mrs.
George Damron proved themselves
excellent bridge players during
the dessert bridge tournament of
the Woman's Ten Thousand club
Thursday afternoon the tourna-
ment was concluded and Mrs. Dur
niger was awarded the grand prize
for pivoting and Mrs. Damron, for
progressing
In addition to the grand prizes,
door prizes were given away and
the winners of Thursdays party
were presented prizes.
The first door prize was won by
Mrs. E. A. Nance, second by Mrs.
r. D. McPherrin and third by Mrs.
Richard Hafner.
- Bridge honors were accorded to
Mrs. Ben Hulse. first in pivoting
and Mrs. r. L. Skinner, second.
For progressing, Mrs. Sidney R.
Hammett was first and Mrs. John
Kuhn was second.
Spring really visited the Ten
Thousand club Thursday afternoon
just as the commistee promised
Bouquets of bright colored flowers,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Many Parties Held
At Dessert
Bridge Thurs.

The Ten Thousand club dessert
bridge party Thursday afternoon
wasn't just one party. it was a
great many parties.
Mrs. John J. Green entertained
party at the club and her VIM
ners were Mrs. John Kuhn, Mrs.
John Robertson and Mrs. A. II.
Keller
Mrs. John Kuhn was also the
winner of the second club prize
for progressing.
Mrs. Guy G. Beynon took first
honors at Mrs. D. w. Ketchen's
party, with Mrs. :. Emmitt Allen
coming in second
Mrs. Warren Curl:er entertained
a group with Mrs Bert E. Lemons
having the highest score.
> Mrs. r. NJ Van Slyck entertained
party OF winners it seems. Her
winners, Mrs. Ben Hulse and Mrs
T. L. Skinner were the winners OF
the first and second club prizes
for pivoting.
Three first prizes were awarded
by Mrs. Lee Nuffer at her party
Winners were Mrs. Langston Goree
jr., Mrs. Charles Provence and Mrs.
Richard Haas.
Mrs. Minor o. Simms entertain
ed at the club and her prize WIN
ners were Mrs. r. c. ClemonS Mrs.
c. E. Sprouse and Mrs. Howard p.
Meyer.
At Mrs. w. j. Thornburg's party
Mrs. c. T. Gilkison earned the
high score and Mrs. E. E. Clements
was second high.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Society To Present
Church Service

Members of the Missionary So
ciety of the First Methodist church
will be in charge of the morning
service to be held at II am. Sunday.
The society will present Mrs.
Ursula Adams, regional director of
the western division of Alpha Kap-
pa Alpha, national intercollegiate
sorority for Negro women.
A special music program will be
presented by the Ell Centre alum
nae chapter of the organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Mrs. w. w. Apple
Enterfaiy1s At
Luncheon

Ms. w. W. Apple entarta ned
Thursday at an informal luncheon
parv in honor Of two San Diego
residents.
The hostess had her home gaily
decorated in spring flowers. with a
beautiful bouquet of sweet peas as
the table centerpiece.
Honored at the luncheon were
Mrs. F. B. Ferris and her daughter
Miss Ann Ferris. The Ferris are
the house guests of Mrs. Stanley
Bigelow, who was also present at
the luncheon.
Miss Ferris returned 10 San
diego late Thursday afternoon, but
Mrs. Ferris will visit in FL Centro
until SUNDAY
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Epworth Leagues
To Meet For
Service

A sunrise ceremony will be held
by the members o fthe Ell Centre
and Holtville Epworth leagues Sum-
day morning, on the sand hills
east Of Heber.
Those who wisn to attend will
meet at the First Methodist church
at $50 am. Sunday.
Coach Roland Taylor will lead
the devotional and Roy Thompson
of Holtville will lead the group in
singing.
AS part of the program, the Ell
Centre Boys. Brass Quartette will
play several numbers.
After the service those present
will cook breakfast on the sand
hills.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Pupils of Rose School GiVe
Radio Program Friday

Blight, and THE Spanish Guitar
sung by the chorus.
These numbers were followed by
group of primary songs, by Glenn
ent and Benny Wilson. The first
song, the words and music of which
were written by the children in
the primary room, was THE Fire
Engine. The second was Song
of the Clock" by Grindell, and the
third, Mr.. Rooster and Mrs. Hen
by Gaynor.
The program was concluded with
two group numbers, "Slumber Boat
by Gaynor, and "Minuet" by Mo-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Business Women To
Present Dinner,
Program Sot.

Ireland, its people and its Gus
toms will be discussed by Rita
Freeman Reardon of San Diego
at the Business and Professional
Women's clubs International din
ner, tbs pm, Saturday, at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Miss Anna McManus, interna-
tional relations chairman, and gen.
eral chairman of the dinner and
program, promises an excellent
program and a delicious dinner.
The Irish theme with the green
of Erin predominating, will be car
ried out in the decorations
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Farewell Party Given Thurs.
Honorinq Mrs. Earl Trey

Graves, Hugh Keating, Edward L.
Law, o. w. Afflerbaugh;
Mesdames A. N. Bucklin. Elon
Berkeman, A. c. Morgan, II, l..
Roberts, S. P. Holiday, Arthur Vo-
gel of Heber, George Bowles, A. F.
Flood:
Mesdames j. E. McKahan, How
ard Morgan, Guy G.. Beynon, w.
E. Smith, Alvin G.. Bucklin, the
guest of honor, Mrs. Trey, and the
hostesses, Mrs. Bowles, Mrs.
KNIGHTS and Mrs Bucklin.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Is Typical Woman of West
By Central Press

MRS. MINNIE w. MILLER of
the famous Thousand Springs
ranch, in Idaho, has been voted
Americas typical western woman.
She is one of the most outstand-
ing business women in the United
States. Not only has she been the
president and operator of this large
ranch and owner of vast herds of
cattle and sheep, but she has
Travelled widely.
One of her jaunts took her on a
22,507-mile trip by air to South
America and back.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Girl Reserve Conference Will
Be Held in Caleaic0 Sat.

Virginia Paine, Charlesetta Mason
and Mary-Ann Riddle.
Group singing led by Mrs. Men
vielle, will follow luncheon. At 1:25
pm the findings and final dis
cussion will be led by Miss Irene
Swanson, leader of the Ell Centro
group. The closing will be conduct
ed by the Ell Centro girls.
DR.. Karl H. Kortheur will pre-
sent a special illustrated lecture of
the 1896 Olympic Games at pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Jobs Daughters To
Hold Initiation

Initiation will be the main busi-
ness of the Jobs Daughters meet
ing to be held at 7:30 pm. Tues
Gay in the Masonic Temple.
Mary Louise Burke. the honored
queen. will officiate.
Following the meeting, the girls
will enjoy st. Patrick's Day
party.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Three Babies Born
In Ell Centro
Friday Morning

A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs Erwin Van Der Linden of
Imperial at the Ell Centre hospital
Friday morning. He was born at
4:4O am. and weighed seven pounds
four ounces.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Thomas of the
Tamarack ranch became the par
ents of a daughter at $50 pm.
Friday at the Ell Centre hospital.
The baby weighed six pounds three
SQunces.
~ A son weighing seven pounds
three ounces was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Hill of Ell Centre at
l.25 am. Friday at the county
hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
ST. PAUL'S (EpiscOpaD
5th and Orange Streets
ID o.. N " Ellc.unrfh uinar.

hCN. ~. v. LISWoiths fiC"i
Holy Communion, 7:30 am.
Morning prayer or Holy Euchar-
list, II am.
Church school, 9:45 am.
Everyone always welcome to at
tend all services, and to the use
of the church fro prayer.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Mrs. II. Rolander
Honored At
Bridal Party

Mrs. Harold Rolander was hon.
ored at lovely bridal shower We'd
nesday night when a group of her
friends gathered at the home Of
her mother, Mrs. John SchWarz
on Hamilton avenue.
Mrs. Rolander is the former Miss
Mary Ellen Schwarz, who married
in Yuma on Feb. 81.
The new bride received many
lovely gifts.
A beautiful brides cake was pre-
sented to Mrs. Rolander.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Pritchard ReuieU
POSTPONED

Because of bad weather, Mrs.
Virginia Cole Pritchard of Burbank
was unable to reach the valley for
her book reviews at the Ten Thou
sand club Thursday night.
Mrs. Pritchard probably will give
this series of reviews, but as yet
no definite date has been set for
the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Sth and Olive
UnL
FlGyd Charles Johnson, pasl

Church school, 9:45 am; Robert
Armstrong, superintendent.
Morning worship. ll:00: special
w. M S. service, speaker Mrs. Ur-
sula Adams of Los Angeles; Anthem:
"Sonetus", DR.. r. c. Clemons and
Choir.
Epworth League, 6:15 pm; Your
Most Perplexing Religious Ques-
ton, Rev. johnson.
Evening worship. 7:30; sermon
topic, Hiding From Cod, Rev
Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
San Diego Residents
Honored At Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Strickland
entertained informally at dinner at
their country home "Wednesday
evening.
The honored guests were Mrs.
F. B. Ferris, and Miss Ann Ferris
both of San Diego and Mrs. STAN
lev Bigelow.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
First COuneiIwOman

President Manuel Quezon is said
to have tried to discourage Carmen
Planas, %, from being the first
woman to enter Philippine politics.
1t didn't do any good, however,
Serorita Planas has been elected
city councilWoman IN Manila.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
National Crochet Champion

The national crochet champion of
the United States is Mrs. Frank
E. Hayward of Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. Hayward's bedspread, which
she began ten years ago, earned
the title for her. 1t contains 6,363
oae-inch squares.