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Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Final RehearsaIs Underway
For Pirate Gold

Final rehearsals are being COZ
Quoted this week for Pirate Gold
the minstrel-revue which will bt
produced under the auspices of the
Fl Centre Lions club on Nov. 2 ano
in the high school auditorium.
A cast OF some l25 valley resi-
dents is to appear in this produc-
ton which is rapidly assuming a
professional finish. The first half
is devoted to a series of short,
amusing skits and entertainment
specialties, and the second half to
a gay minstrel show. Song and
dance numbers. burlesque, dramatic
scenes are all included 10 give yari-
ETY. 10 the show
Opening Number
The first skit is the Club Con-
tinental in which the following ap-
pear: Russell Sherwood, proprie-
TOR; H. j. Erwin and Bill Dunbar,
walters; Geneva Abel, cigarette
girl; Slick Ackley, geadarme; Bill
North, holiday man; Nancy Lee Nc
Csslin, Verna Ericsson, Irene Tay-
lor, Hortense Taylor, Betty June
Johnson. Janet Reid, Betty Benton,
Dorothy Mattox. holiday girls,
Hazel Lee, soubrette Dolly Foster.
Imogene Haun, Betty Duer, Car
men Marie VIM lido Geraldine
Barter, Jean Welch. Nadine Abel
Dixie Hutson, cake walkers; Mr..
and Mrs. l. L. Hauck, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Felletier, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Faw-
ce;t, DR. and Mrs. Nils Jansen, Dr..
and Mrs. Arnold A. Ariaudo. Bob
Brown. Lucille Coulter. Kitty Wind
ham, James Hoyle, guests.
LaFreda Bennett, Dorothea Eiler
Bill North, Noel Smith, Virginia
Jones, Jeanne Burger, Elrose Ma
quar- will appear as the entertain
ers in the club. Hazel Lee and
cakewalkers performing a specially
number.
From this opening scene to the
closing one, the dramatic trial OF
Mary Google, this first half moves
in rapid succession to the climax
ing second half. the minstrel show
Minstrel Show
The last half of the production
is devoted to a minstrel show from
which the name Pirate Gold" is
derived since it is concerned with
a pirate crew, bold, bad men, pref
ty stowaways.
Colorful costumes, rousing songs,
clever comedy. and gay settings
make this act a fitting climax to
the production.
Those who appear in the last half
are: Roland Nerbovig, captain;
Charles Slocum, Ivan King, Charles
Farrell. Dennis Cox, Viggo Hansen,
ends; Bill North, Curtis Nance, Lar
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Anene McChristy
To Be Married

Invitations have been received
by number of Fl Centrans for
the wedding of Miss Allene Nc
Christy, former resident, and Jesse
Newton Clay which Will take place
Saturday in the Santa Ana Baptist
church.
The future bride is the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. McChristJ
who made their home in the valley
for many years. She attended Cen
tral high school and junior college
and has a host Of friends in the
city.
Her fiance is a native of Texas
and is at present living in Los
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31

ry Williams. Earl Brinnon. Bud
johnson. jim Hoyle. bold bad men;
Nick Bricson. Fred Miller. DR.. Mis-
Jansen, James Hoyle, Ed Gardner,
Leroy Rumsey. James Mccain. Sam
Maggie, Warren Washburn. DR.. r.
P. Brown. Paul Tilton. Frank Yea
ger. Lemar Watts. John Adair, John
Dial, Robert Little, pirate crew; Roy
johnson. cock; agnes Pennington.
Virginia Phillips, Peggy Kelley,
Evelyn Lewis. Ada Besse Beynon.
Gladys Hinson. Alice Mae Harrison.
Virginia Anderson. stowaways.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
News Items About
Valley Residents

e Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Goree, jr.
with their children, Caroline and
Langston, jr., spent the weekend
in San Diego where they witnessed
the Shrine benefit football game
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Currier also
attended the game and a Shrine
football party saturday night, re-
turning Sunday for the Ten Thous-
and club birthday supper.
Mrs. E. N. D. Hatch and Mrs.
George w. Damron motored to San
Diego for the weekend. Mrs.
Hatch had a pleasant visit with her
daughter. Barbara, who is a stu
dent at San Diego State. and with
her two sisters. Mrs. E. D. McFar-
lard Of San Diego, and Mrs. w. w.
McEuen of El Centro who is in the
coast city recovering from the ef-
fects Of a recent operation.
Mrs. Damron transacted business
while in San Diego and this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Damron will leave for
q trip TO Arizona, visiting GLOBE,
Wilcox and other northern Ari-
zona districts on business.
Miss Loris Mcconnell, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell,
spent the weekend visiting her
parents. Miss Mcconnell is a STU
dent at U.C.LA.
Mrs. Ray Edgar and Miss Roberta
Edgar of Dana Point, will be in
the city until Tuesday. Mrs. Edgar,
past president of the Ten Thousand
club. came to the valley to attend
she clubs thirtieth birthday party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor o. Simms en-
tertained as their house guests this
weekend Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B.
Inglis of Encinitas. Mrs. Inglis and
Mrs. Simms are sisters.
Horace Simms, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. SiInms is sailing Nov. 2 for
the United States, arriving in New
York City Nov 10 after a trip
around the world. He left Paris
recently for the south of France
and then planned visit to the
Riviera before sailing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Soper spent
the week lend in Los Angeles and
on their return were accompanied
by Mrs. Sopers mother. Mrs. Robert
o. Patterson, who will spend some
time with them.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Schools Nf VIZ Societ
Churches VI XE1I(A CSl ~ w OA1AOIA Clubs
Society
Clubs
Calendar
MONDAY

MONDal
Twin carnivais, GO, Harding and
Mckinley.
Carnival, G, Imperial.
Merriam dinner, I, Barbara
Worth.
Past MatrOns and Patrons. $50,
Brawiey.
SchoOimaSteIs club, $50, Holt
vile.
ToastmasterS' club, 6:15, CalifOr-
mia hotel.
TUESDAY
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Arts and Crafts. 10. club house.
NJ. E. Aid society, 1890, social
hall.
Pen Women. 3, Brawley.
Junior Women's club. 1870, Holt
vile.
Oasis Shrine No. 20. w. S. of j.,
8. Masonic temple.
|. V. COmmandery No. 54, 8,
Masonic temple.
Lip reading class, 10 high
school
Welfare section. 1870. 1O44 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
imperial Couple
Gives PARTY

Imperial: Mr.. and Mrs. C. H.
Patterson of Imperial entertained
Thursday night with a Halloween
party at their home which was
appropriately decorated with black
cats and pumpkins for the occasion.
Games were played and after a
treasure hunt, refreshments were
served.
Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Fern Henry. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Browder, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Spear, Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Worsham.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Heating, Mr..
and Mrs. Forest Martin.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Former Residents
To Visit Vanev

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Shaw of San
Diego, accompanied by their young
daughter, will spend a number of
days this week visiting friends in
Ell Centro and Brawley. The Shaws
are former FL Centrans and their
friends will be interested in learn
ing of their approaching visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw will first visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Provence OF
Brawley, later spending some time
with the H. c. Buehners of FL Cen
tro.
They will remain in the valley
to attend the Junior Ten Thousand
clubs autumn swing dance on
Nov. 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Hoffman School
Has Paoea ant

CaleXico, Oct. 31.-The Hoffman
school, Mrs. Hazel Erickson, prin-
cipal. celebrated Halloween with a
colorful pageant on the school
grounds Friday afternoon.
Witches were seen galloping across
the playground riding on broom
sticks, other witches were vigorous
ly stirring smoking caldrons.
During the afternoon a ghost
presented each child with a lolly-
pop.
-Four hundred and sixty children
joined in serpentine parade keep
ing time to music as they circled
the school grounds.
DR.. t. E. Bartholomew took Nov
ing pictures of the marchers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Dr.. Chan Speaker
For Aid Societv

DR.. Y. w Chan, Chinese consul
general at MeXicali, will be guest
speaker for the Methodist Womens
Aid Society at its meeting Tuesday
in the social hall.
A 1890 o'clock luncheon will
precede the business meeting which
is scheduled for 2 pm. DR.. Chan
will speak at approximately pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Acacia to Meet
This "Wednesday

Acacia home departments meet
ing on Wednesday will begin at
10 m. in the club house when the
women will have a business meet
ing and also select and cast play.
Luncheon Will be served at noon
IN the cafeteria at a nominal price
followed In the afternoon by
tailoring project. Miss Flor
ence Glenn, nome demonstration
agent, and Mrs. r.. +. Ballou, chair
man. have asked members TO bring
sewing equipment and materials.
New material must be Shrunk and
old, cleaned,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
BakerHas
Halloween Partv

Hazel Baker, teacher OF piano,
entertained her students at an an
nual Halloween party Saturday at
her studio, 665 He'll avenue, where
brilliant decorations in orange and
black provided the proper atmos-
phere. Games were played and re-
freshments served.
The students are organized as a
club and have their own officers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Advanced Bridge
Group to PIay

Advanced bridge section of the
Junior Ten Thousand club is to
meet Thursday with Mrs. Eugene
Moore, 1919 Wensley avenue and
from her home the group will leave
for Holtville to meet with Mrs. Nor
val Walker. Sixth and Cedar
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
FoIIow-up Meeting
For Mt. Signal

Mrs. Sue Robertson will be hos
tess Wednesday when Mt. Signal
home departments meet at her
home, one block north of the Heber
store, 1890 O'Clock. A follow-up
meeting on tailoring will be con-
Quoted by the project leaders and
there will be pot luck luncheon al
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Pen Women Ne ct
In Brawley

Ell Centro Branch National league
OF American Pen Women will meet
Tuesday at 3 pm. with Mrs. H. j.
Ingram, Brawley. Gladys MacDon-
aid Fawcett will give the program
on modern music. Grace Walker
Allen is in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Miss Decker Here
On Thursday

Miss Jessie Lee Decker, extension
specialist in home furnishings, will
conduct a project leaders training
meeting Thursday in the Imperial
Veterans hall, beginning at 10 am.
Needlecraft and color as applied
to the furnishings Of the home
are the subjects Miss Decker will
discuss. Project leaders will come
equipped with sewing materials.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Sterling Pippins
Have Son

Ronnie Lee is the name Mr.. and
MIS-. Sterling Pippin have chosen
for their si..a1l son born Oct. n IN
the El Centro hospital, weighing
seven pounds, 5A ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Theatre Party
Recent Event

Frank Donaldson of Imperial
celebrated his tenth birthday Sat
urday by giving a theatre party in
Ell Centro for group of his friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Welfare Section
Hostess

Mrs. Les Blackman will be hos
tess Tuesday TO the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs Welfare section,
members Of which will meet at her
home, 1914 Olive avenue at 7:30
pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31
Ten Thousand Club Celebrates
Thirty Years OF Achievement

Thirty years of achievement were
celebrated by the Woman's Ten
Thousand club sunday night when
that organization had a birthday
party in observance of the thirtieth
anniversary of its founding.
Three past presidents who are no
longer residents of the valley were
present for the gala celebration as
we'll as those presidents now living
in the city: Mrs. Robert B. Vale of
Alhambra. president from l9ll-l913;
Mrs. Francis B. Fuller of San Diego
president in 1918-19: and Mrs. Ray
Edgar of Dana Point, president in
1924.
Some 80 club members and their
husbands were present for the sup
per and program at which Mrs.
r. w. Ware, club president, pre-
sided. Table decorations were par
ticularly lovely. being in green and
white, the club colors Green cam
dies IN white pcts. entwined with
green SmilaX made effective center
pieces and the individual birthday
cakes served as dessert were iced
in white and had tiny green lighted
candles, making a pretty picture as
trays of them were brought into
the room.
Travers Speaks
After supper Mrs. Ware first in
troduced Jasper Travers, member
of the Mems Ten Thousand club.
and oldest in point of residence in
the city
Mr.. Travers spoke briefly on the
organization OF the Mems club. no
longer in existence. explaining that
a small group met one evening in
October on roof garden, located
where GohnSon's now is situated and
formed an organization known as
the Ten Thousand club. This club
had as its objective a population
OF 10000 for El Centro. Allen Kelly
then affiliated with the Imperial
Valley Press, was selected as leader
The women formed an auxiliary or
ganlzatlon and when the men real
lied that their organization and
the chamber CT commerce were du-
plicating act vities, the two mems
groups merg ID and in December of
1908 the VIC Aen took over the name.
Ten Thous md club, as their own.
Mr.. Tr' Jers paid tribute to the
persistep efforts of the women and
pointed .dt that many of the older
trees lt-lng the city streets are due
TO th' activities of the Ten Thou
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31

Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Goree, jr.,
with their children, Caroline and
Langston, jr., spent the weekend
in San Diego where they witnessed
the Shrine benefit football game.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-31

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Currier also
attended the game and a Shrine
football party saturday night, re-
turning Sunday for the Ten Thous-
and club birthday supper.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
District Pre- esident
Announces List of
Appointments

American Legion Auxiliary dele
gates from the units in the tWen-
ty-second district met in Brawley
Sunday afternoon at the Dunlack
hotel
Mrs. r. N. Keller of Brawley is
president for the district and in
troduced ner officers and chairmen
who outlined their programs for the
year 50 X
Mrs. Beulah BordWell of National
City is Vice-president and the
valley officers and chairmen are:
Mrs. M. K. Griffin, Brawley, Sec
retary; Mrs. Lawrence Richards of
Foltville, chairman of education
Mrs. I. V. Candland Calexico. men,
bership, Mrs. Paul Figaro. Brawley
national defense; Mrs. A. Murphy
Imperial cooperative sales; Mrs
Charles Vonderahe. Brawley, pop
py; Mrs. Edna Morrison, Ell Centro
publlcity-radia Mrs. John Kuhn
Ell Centro. chaplain.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Sunday School Class Sponsors Delightful
Musica Tea at J. R. Robertson Home

Flowers in the fall colors, potted
plants, palms, colorful Mexican pot
terry decorated the attractive patio
of the John r. Robertson home,
Seventh and SandalWood providing
a brilliant setting for the musical
tea given Sunday afternoon under
the sponsorship of Guy A. Weakley's
Sunday school class of the Metho-
dist church.
Some 100 members and guests
were present for the affair which
featured a delightful program of
music with community singing in
terSpersed between the solo num-
bers.
Miss Emma Dell Emery played
LISTS Second Hungarian Rhap-
sody" as an accordion solo; repre-
sentatives of Minnehaha Camp Fire
group which is sponsored by the
class presented a clever Skit; Miss
Georgiana Sones accompanied at
the piano by Elizabeth Waterman
sang ave Maria" S. d. Atkins
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Girlhood Homes
Described by
CHAPTER CIV

'HomeS of Our Girlhood" proved
topic which provoked much inter-
est for the members of Chapter
CIV, P,E.O., at their meeting Satur-
day since the homes described rang
ed from Northern Wisconsin to Bra
zil.
The chapter met with Mrs. J..
D. FosS, 1913 Holt avenue, where
a prettily appointed luncheon was
served.
Following this the group had
its business meeting with the pro-
gram afterwards during which each
member contributed "reminiscences
of her girlhood home in pursuance
with the theme for the year. the
American home. Each account in
turn brought additional memories
for the members who found the
program one Of the most delightful
OF the many they have enjoyed.
Those present were: Mesdames r.
M. Armstrong, M. r. Brents, j. E.
Brock, r. c. Clemons, M. j. Dowd. .
Norman E. Dupont, Scott B. Foulds
J. D. Foss. H. S. Cow, Guy l.. Hatch.
w. A. Phillips, D. B. Roberts. F..
w. Schiller, l.. w. Slee, c. E. Sones,
u. l.. Young, and Miss Georgiana
SoneS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
To anticipate
In Dairy Day

Home department members of the
county are playing an important
part in the plans for the Dairy
day program Wednesday at the
Len Bucket ranch.
Two women from each center are
assisting in the serving of luncheon
at noon, the creameries of the
county being hosts for that event.
Miss Nina Crigler. nutritionist for
the San Diego Dairy Council, will
speak at II o'clock on the intriguing
subject of Diet and Personality.
Jim Fairbanks, extension speci-
alist in dairying, is scheduled to
speak in the afternoon and will
talk on the construction and wir-
ing of dairy barns and on the care
and handling of milk.
This dairy day program is open
to all interested.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Manuscripts Read
To ScribbIers

original manuscripts were read
by members of the Scribblers' club
at their recent meeting at the J. D.
townsend home, 573 Orange ave-
hue.
Mrs. Townsend read part of her
continued story, Evening Star;
Mrs. Malcolm Macurda, short
short, "A Night Alone" and a hu-
morous poem, Creative Thoughts;
Mrs. c. R. Clough, a poem, "Impe-
rial Valley; Mrs. Arno c. Yaecke:
short story, "Manuelo"; Mrs.
Alice Clark, new member, a poem,
"Chrysalis" Mrs. Albert Clark, an
other new member contributed some
valuable criticism.
Mrs. R. w. Ware was guest of
the group.
Mrs. Townsend served tea, love-
ly bouquet of flowers, sent by her
daughter, Mrs. Laurence Hartzog,
centering the prettily appointed
table
Next meeting will be Oct. q with
Mrs. Yaeckel as hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Auxiliary Completes Plans for
Annual 6enefit Card Party

that patrons desire.
Bridge players will pivot at their
tables.
Some 40 prizes will be given the
winners i'm the games and two door
prizes will be awarded as will a
fitted dressing case.
Refreshments will be served after
the games Tickets may be obtain
ed from any Auxiliary member and
the money raised by means of the
party will go toward welfare activ-
tiles.
Mrs. John Kuhn is in charge OF
prizes: Mrs Aileen Hughes. and
Mrs. Helen Roberts, decorations;
Miss Helen Davis, tickets; Mrs.
Esther Davis, refreshments.
The hall will be decorated in
keeping with the Halloween theme
and every effort will be made to
assure guests a delightful evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
I.V. Band Given
Much Praise

Imperial Valleys Boys band at
tracted much favorable comment
Sunday at the San Diego county
fair where the group made its first
appearance outside of Imperial
county.
The band, in addition to its in
dividual appearance, played with
the SweetWater high school band
N. Novak. director. has announced
that 10 new members will be added
from the junior band and Is other
new members will appear in the
Armistice day parade. Members
who do not keep up with the band
will be eliminated.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

Miss Mildred Lou Frohly left last
weekend for san Diego where she
will take a 10 months commercial
course at Kelsey Jenney
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Asher and
their son, Jerry, have returned
from a weekend visit to Los An
geles and Claremont.
Friends of Mrs. Tom Lawson will
be pleased to learn that she has
recovered sufficiently from a major
operation to be able to leave Para
disc Valley Sanitarium, National
CITY. to return to her home, 500
West Main street, Imperial, where
she will be glad to receive her
friends. Mrs. Lawson spent three
weeks in the hospital.
Miss Lily Nishimoto, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Nishimoto OF
494 Broadway, Ell Centre, was elect
ed secretary of the japanese club
of Armstrong college. Miss Nishi-
moto is graduate of Central
where she was a member of the
California Scholarship Federation.
She is on the Armstrong college
honor roll and is enrolled in the
secretarial department of the col
lege.
Mr.. and Mrs. BE. Lemons returned
last weekend from a successful
fishing trip to Gold Beach, Oregon,
where they fished for salmon on
the Smith river.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton Johnson
have named their young daughter
Jacquelin. The baby arrived Satur-
day morning at the Ell Centre hos
pital weighing six pounds, 8&
ounces.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond C. Reed
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill Cole, c. w
Dyer, l.. C. Hawk and A. j. Schaller
spent Sunday in San Diego the
men attending an elders confer
ence Of the Presbyterian churches
of Southern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard P. Meyer
returned recently from short trip
during which they had their first
glimpse of their new granddaush-
ter, Pamela Ann Worrall, born last
Sunday in Long Beach to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlos Worrall Mrs. Worrail
is the former Jean Meyer MIS-.
Meyer plans to leave wednesday to
spend some two weeks with Mr.
and Mrs. Worrall
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Schools NC ~ VIZ Society
Society
Clubs
Calendar
MONDAY

MONDA1
intermediate bridge, 7:3O, 10000
club.
COOrdinating Council, 1870, Wilson
school.
Mems Brotherhood. $50, Imperial.
AsilOmar rally, 7, HOltville.
Ell Centre lodge No. 384, F. and
AM, 1870, Masonic temple.
Toastmasters' club, 6:15, CaIifor-
MIA hotel.
All American canal celebration, 8,
Brawley Plaza.
TUESDAY
Ickes speech, ii, Imperial dam.
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club.
Jasper home department, 1870,
Arthur johnson home.
MacCoy clinic, 9-12, Fremont
school, Calipatria.
Methodist issionary, 2:3O,
church.
MacCoy Clinic, Ia, Bonita school
Calipatria.
Lutheran WOmen's League, 2, 735
Brighton.
G. L. Rally, 1880, HoltvilIe Chris
tian church.
Family Night, 1880, Presbyterian
church.
LO.O.F. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
1. V. Commandery No. 54, 8, Ma
sonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, W.S. of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
Lip reading class, 7-9, high school.
Welfare section, 1880, 581 Olive.
Business Women, 8. Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17

played Souvenir" as a violin solo
accompanied by Ruth Teepie Reid;
Mary Ann Riddle gave a humorous
musical reading, PLY in Church:
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe HalliWell sang
a splendid duet, accompanied by
Mrs. Waterman who brought the
program to close with two brill
liant vocal solos, one of which was
the appropriate God Bless This
House. Roger Walton led the COM
munity singing.
After the program tea was serV-
ed, the table being centored with a
bowl of chrysanthemums in russets.
COLDS, orange and yellow which
were lighted by green candles in
pottery holders.
This is the first of a series of
monthly parties to be sponsored by
the class. Mrs. Robertson. music
chairman, and Mrs Edna Morrison.
chairman of social activities are in
charge and are planning a program
of varied and interesting affairs.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
/ en- Thousand Club Starts Year
AZ Luncheon Thursday

Ten Thousand club members are
boxing forward to resumption of
heir meetings on Thursday of this
week when they will be guests of
he executive board at a luncheon
. be served at l pm. in the club
| ouse.
The business meeting will open
pm. when Mrs. r. w. Ware,
resident, will announce her COM
ilttee appointments and her plans
or the coming year.
One of the first events for the
lub is the birthday celebration
n Oct. 30 when the club. will OBJ
erVe the 30th anniversary of its
punding. Arrangements are under
ray for a Sunday night supper in
onor of the occasion and COM
lete details will be announced
thursday.
Walker To Speak
Clarence Walker, assemblyman
Ill be speaker for the afternoon
thursday and will talk on the pro-
QSltlonS which will appear on the
Imperial Valley press., 1938-10-17
Attend Southern
District Ne ct

Mrs. Merta Thompson, Mrs. Eva
lyn B. Westerfield, Mrs. Jessie Con-
ner, represented the Ell Centro Bus
mess and Professional Women's
club at the Southern District meet
ing in Riverside this weekend.
Sessions were conducted in the
Mission Inn. Mary Blair Wallace
of Pasadena, lecturer and counsel
lor on human relationships, was
principal speaker at the banquet
Saturday night. Sunday morning
Avis Lobdell, private secretary of
the president of the Union Pacific
railroad, delivered the chief ad-
dress.
Brawley club won the prize for
having the largest representation
at the meeting.