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Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Protection of free speech and
other practices which strengthen
a democracy and avoidance of all
inSidious influences attempting to
establish either fascism or commu-
nism are the goals of the YWCA's
public affairs program, according
to Mrs. LeiSa Bronson of Padual
Hills, member Of the national YWCA
board and chairman of public af-
fairs for California.
Mrs. Bronson spoke Monday noon
at the luncheon meeting of the
county YWCA board in the Hotel
de ANA, CaleXico.
National Program
The national program is concen-
trated on preservation of freedom
of speech, of the press and Of as
sembly as safeguards to democracy;
the international, on understand
ing through cooperation, and on
building a public opinion against
militarism, but not against arming
for protection. Importance of a
fact finding program and the elimi
nation of emotion in discussion of
public affairs was advocated.
Mrs. Bronson was introduced by
Mrs. r. L. GlaSby of CaleXico, coun-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Mrs. Frank McCowr
Entertains at
Bridge Luncheon

HOLTVILLE, Dec. 4.-Mrs Frank
McCown entertained Saturday with
a typical southern luncheon served
at tables gay with colorful pottery
and chrysanthemums in shades OF
lavender, yellow and copper. Four
tables formed for bridge in the
afternoon, with Mrs. w. R. Farmer
winning high score, Mrs Alvin I'M
mel second and Mrs. j. T. Little
consolation. Mrs. McCoWn was as
sisted in welcoming her guests by
her mother. Mrs. E. B. Shipp, who
has been spending the past two
weeks visiting at the McCown home.
Those who attended were Mes
danes Sam Webb, Robert Hawk, j.
T. Little, j. r. Snyder, w. r.
Thompson. Alvin Immel, Howard
Vencill, Graham Rogers, Keith
Savage, F. H. Woodbridge, j. K
Fahring. w. r. Farmer. Sam Webb
jr.. and Miss Mary Bashara
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Dams Entire section of the Ten
Thousand club is to have a parti-
cTlarly interesting program Thurs
day night for Rita Freeman Rear
don of San Diego, well known lit
erary critic, reviewer and traveller,
is to be the speaker.
Mrs. Reardon will discuss what
she saw herself in Europe this past
summer, rot what she heard others
say, but those events which she ac-
tually witnessed.
A keen observer and a witty. able,
speaker, Mrs. Reardon's programs
are always popular, both in San
Diego where she is in constant de-
mand, and in neighboring COM
Dlunities.
The Dams Entire section meeting
is Thursday of this week at 7:3O
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Public Affairs Program Of
y.W.C.A. Discussed

ty chairman of public affairs.
The board had its business meet
ing in the morning with Mrs H. G
Jones of Ell Centre using the Christ
mas theme in the devotional exer-
ciseS which she conducted.
Broader Program
Olive Gordon Miller, secretary for
the county YWCA presented the
work of the organization in its
broader scope, an understanding
relationship between women and
girls.
Those present from Ell Centre
were: Mesdames Jones, Miller, A
B. Hansen, w. j. Meagher, A. c.
Finney, P. M. Mercer, E. L. Allen,
Guy A. Weakley; from Brawley
Mesdames P. C. Palmer, Lyle Kuri-
saki; imperial, Mrs. H. v
Gray; Westmorland, Mrs. James
Ramsaur; Calexico, Mesdames Bert
Reddish, Carl Strawn, Harry Crom-
er. Edgar Zimmerman, Ruth Fegu-
son, F.. l.. Young, C. w. Brockman,
Mona Await, Earl Seiglitz, r. L.
GlaSby, DR.. Dora Axe; from Holt
vile, Mrs. Della Baker, Mrs. E. j
Smith and Mrs. Wallace Kent
county president.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Initiation For
Club Pledges

Sub Deb club pledges were ini-
tiated into the organization at a
formal ceremony conducted Sunday
morning at the home of Miss
Georgiana Sones, 665 WenSley ave-
nue..
Light from a black candle, SYM
bolic OF the clubs colors of black
and gold, furnished the illumination
for The initiation, at the conclusion
of which the following received
their pins: Bonnie Fleming, Jane;
Reid, Mary Moore, Dot Dobel and
Virginia Jones.
The official initiatory committee
was composed of Georgiana Sones
Deone Cross, Shirley MadduX and
Mary Ann Riddle with Neva Dove
acting as witness.
After the ceremony Miss Gross
and Miss Sones presented Miss
Maddux vita an honor for out
standing service to the club,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Class Arranses
Musical Tea

Guy A. Weakleys class of the
First Methodist church is arrang-
ing a musical program for its De-
cember social affair, this tea to
take place Sunday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock in the social hall.
In view of the approaching yule-
tide holiday, the theme for the
affair will be Christmas, with ap-
propriate decorations and music.
Blazing logs in the fireplace, soft
candlelight, Christmas ornaments
will provide a pleasant setting.
Mrs. Edna Morrison is general
chairman; Mrs. P. B. Schoonmaker,
chairman of decorations; Mrs. Geo.
r. Kirk, refreshments; Mrs. John
R. Robertson, program.
The party is open to all inter-
ested, not being limited to members
of the class or church.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Camp Fire Notes
NANKOAKAGA GROUP

The last meeting of the Nankoa-
kaga Camp Fire group was held at
Betty Hoy's. The main part of the
evening was taken UP by making
plaster of-paris wall plaques. Dur
ing the short business meeting
which followed we decided that the
meetings were too far apart SO we
will meet on the second and fourth
Tuesdays, having meeting every
week since the first and third meet
ings are on Monday. We made a
few plans for our Christmas project.
They will include singing carols at
the county farm. The next meet
ing will be at Mary Virginia Cross
lands. Fruit salad, cheese waters
and cocoa were served Those pres
ent were: Faye Manley, Ruby Sima-
kis, Mary Virginia Grassland, Betty
Hoy, Betty Lemons, Betty Reid and
katharine Tagg.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Auxiliary Units in Joint
Initiation in Februarv

American Legion Auxiliary units
will have a joint initiation the first
Monday in February in Imperial
and the ct 40 salon will be asked
to take charge of the ceremony ac-
cording to a decision reached by
the county council in its monthly
meeting Monday night in the I'm
perial Veterans hall.
This initiation will fall on. the
county councils meeting night and
the county group will have its ses-
sion following the ceremony.
Plans for Christmas activities
were made at the meeting: the
women decided to send gifts to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Christmas Vesper
Plans Outlined

The First Christmas Rose" is the
charming title for the Girl Reserve
Christmas vesper service to be pre-
sented the afternoon of Dee. l8 at
the high school auditorium. The
high school glee club and orchestra
and the Hi-Y club will participate
also.
Plans for this annual service
we're discussed Monday night at
the meeting of the Girl Reserves
in the high school art room. The
group also made final arrange
ments for the tin can hop on
Dec. %, Thursday, admission price
being a can OF food. From the
donations thus received the Girl
Reserves will make up a basket of
food to be given to a needy family
in the community, donating the
rest TO the Salyation Army.
After the business meeting the
girls continued their craft work
in suede under the direction of
Miss Muriel Brown, advisor. Miss
irene Swanson, advisor, aided them
in their plans for the Vespers,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Announcements
Of Me etinss

Jasper home department will
meet Friday at the V. K. Rood
home at 10 am. Poultry cooking
will be discussed by Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent
The members are to bring their fa-
vorite Christmas recipes and also
suggestions for Christmas gifts. A
pot-luck luncheon will be featured
at noon.
Book Section of the Junior Ten
Thousand club scheduled a meet
ing for Thursday night at 7:30 o.
clock at the home of Mrs. Bernard
Schiller. 582 Adams avenue. with
Miss Helen BeZdecheck as CO.
hostess. After this me- ling mem
bership in the section will be clos
ed
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

patients in the county hospital and
to send the usual presents to veter-
ans in hospitals; making bed jack
cts, and this year, contributing ash
trays, some 1000 having been asked
from the twenty second district
alone.
Mrs. Katherine Keller of BraWley,
district president, reviewed the
highlights of the school of instruc-
ton conducted recently in San
Diego.
Boyce Aten unit was represented
by its president Mrs. Clara Har-
rington, and by Mrs. Hester Leh-
man.
Pat Ostrander of Westmorland is
county council president.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Calendar
TUESDAY,

TUSEDAY
Advanced bridge section, 1880. 666
SandalwOGd.
/. o. o. +. No. 379, s, 532 Main.
l. V. Commandery No. "a, s, Ma
sonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
8, Masonic temple
Lip reading class, 7-9, high sch.
Troop 6, b. S. A, 1880, Scout hut
Troop %, Il. S. A., 1880, Eastside
Scout hut.
WEDNESDAY
Acacia home department, 1890,
Clyde Stephenson home.
Mt. Signal home department,
1890, c. w. BrOckman home.
City Council, 1880, City hall.
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway.
Troop 2, b. $. A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Women Writers in
The News Theme
Of Program

"Women Writers in the News
was the topic discussed by Mrs
Stanley BigeloW for Chapter AV
P. E. o. when that group met Mon
day With Mrs. Harry Horton, 69l
Sandalwood Drive.
Dorothy Thompson, as first lady
of the press; Edna st. Vincent Mil
lay, outstanding woman poet who
recently appeared in recital IN San
Diego: Margaret Mitchell, author OF
Gone With the Wind famous best
seller: Pearl Buck, winner OF the
Nobel prize for literature were
those whose biographies were dis
cussed in detail by Mrs. BigeloW
The speaker gave a delightful ac-
count of the chief events in these
women's lives, stressing the un-
usual and interesting experiences
in their careers.
Mrs. Rex conducted an interest
ing true or false quiz on the conStl-
tuition and Mrs. Currier, parlia-
mentarian, spoke briefly on the
aims and need for parliamentary
procedure to expedite business.
Mrs. Horton served ar appetizing
buffet luncheon to her guests, the
house being gay with fall flowers
in bright colors.
Mrs. Mary E. Johnston was a
guest Of the chapter, members pre-
sent including Mesdames j. D. Ad-
ans, Stanley Bigelow, Don c. Bit
Ter, Warren Currier, Earle G.. Da-
Wis, Donna HALFWAY, Elmer w
Heald, Harry Horton, Howard P
Meyer, Don Rex, Minor o. Simms
C. E. Sprouse, Vaughn N. Thomp-
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Dramatic Soprano in Concert
Next MondayEvenins

Marie Link Elmore, dramatic So
prano who is to be presented in
concert next Monday, Dec. II, under
the auspices of the Imperial VAL
ley Music Teachers association, is
an artist we'll known to many val
ley residents since she makes her
home in San Diego and has been
heard in a number of concerts in
that city.
The singer first studied in Sus-
quehana university, and then in
Philadelphia under the tutelage OF
Marguerite Jensen, formerly of Dem
mark and celebrated teacher.
Studies Abroad
Then followed years of study
under Franco Pandolfini in France
and Italy, Pandolfini writing Marie
Link Elmore is an Unusually gifted
artist and a beautiful woman. She
brings intelligence and vivid per-
sonality to her well rounded work.
Upon her return to America, after
many successful appearances in
Europe. Marie Link Elmore con-
certified in the principal cities OF
the United States, Boston critic
saying, Marie Link Elmore pos
sesseS a rich, beautiful voice which
she uses with skill and the freedom
of one who has appeared before
many discrimina ting audiences
San Diego Artist
Since coming to San Diego three
years ago she has been in great
demand and has twice scored 8
brilliant success as guest soloist witt
the San Diego Symphony orchestra
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

She was soloiSt last year at the
Mt. Helix Easter sunrise service,
singing for the first time an Easter
song written by Charles Wakefield
Cadman who accompanied her. She
also appeared with the composer
at the state PEG convention in Cor
onado and sang this fall for the
Southern District convention in
Coronado.
Mrs. Elmore will be presented
at 8:15 next Monday in the high
school auditorium, Madalyn Phil
lips, composer pianist appearing
with her. Mrs. Elmore will sing both
sacred and secular songs together
with several OF the great operate
ariaS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
H Centro Couple
Married Mondav

A marriage that will interest their
many friends in El Centre is that
of Mrs. Ethelee Froiseth and Ar
thur D. Andersen, both residents of
the city. Mrs F'roiseth has made
her home in the valley for the past
20 years.
The ceremony took place Monday
afternoon in Yuma, Arizona, the
couple being accompanied by Mrs.
Cora Carrell and her daughter,
Cora.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andersen are at
home to their friends at 1862 Com
mercial.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Rita Freeman Reardon Gives
Prooram For Dams Entire

o'clock in the club house Hostesses
for the evening are: Mrs Neal
Gavin, Miss Jean Gale and Mrs.
Earle G.. Davis.
While in the valley Mrs. Reardon
will be the house guest of Mrs Ross
T. Hickcox, speaking also at the Ell
Centro Rotary club Thursday noon.
Mr.. Hickcox having arranged the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Two Girls Receive
Camp. Fire Ranks

Two Camp Fire girls successfully
passed the tests for advanced ranks
Jeanne Ostenbaldt has passed the
tests FOR trail seekers rank, and
Katherine Tagg, for woodgather-
er.s
Mrs. Louis Siee conducted the
tests when the committee of "a
wards met Monday afternoon in
son school.
The girls will probably receive
their awards and insignia at group
council fires.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
BUILDING JOB RESUMED

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 6. CUP)-
Work on the actual structure of
office building No. 3, designed to
house four state departments, was
resumed today after being held up
for five weeks while concrete found
ations and pilings were setting
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
BALLOU TO DISCUSS
u. S. FARM PROGRAM

Roland Ballou, Imperial county
agricultural conservation secretary.
will discuss the national farm pro-
gram at a meeting of the Rose
Mesquite farm center Thursday
night at Rose school.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
CARS CRASH

Automobiles driven by Arnold
Popo, Holtville Filipino, and Fred
Baumann of Holtville, collided in
Ell Centro Monday night at Tenth
and Adams streets. No one was in
jured, police reported. ...
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
ROBERT BAXTER, FRANK
WOOLRIDGE ATTEND GAME

HOLTVILLE, Dec. 6. - Robert
Baxter and Frank Woodbridge were
among the football enthusiasts who
attended the USC-Notre Dame game
Saturday in os Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06
Society
Clubs
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Reynolds have
returned from a weekend on the
coast, one of the highlights of which
was the U.S.C.-Notre Dame game.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil D. Swing spent
the day in El Centro Monday, Mrs
Swing visiting Mrs. Allen p. Nuf-
fer while Mr.. Swing attended tc
various business matters. The
swings returned to San Diego Mon
day afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Hiteman of
Calipatria. have purchased the for
mer Paul Thornton home, CTS Ham
ilton avenue, and expect to move
to El Centro about Dec 20. Mr.
Hiteman is principal Of the Cali
patria Fremont school but is leaving
that position since he was elected
county superintendent of schools at
the August election
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Mrs. r. D. McPherrin returned to
Ell Centro Monday after an absence
of several months.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

Mrs. Stillman B. Badger, her son,
Stillman, jr., and her sister. Miss
Frances Conners. are enjoying a
short visit in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-06

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08
NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX
CEHTIFICATES

Notice is hereby given that J. w.
Atkins * Emma /. Wilson have fill
ed with me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State Of Florida be
advertised and sold to the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill 396 of the 1881 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate in the County
of Monroe, State Of Florida, tO-wit:
Lot IL. Blk 10. TT. Is as record
ed in Monroe County Records, Deed
Book C-5. Page 332.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
BY certificate No. 2S5 of 1881. and
represent taxes for the years 1880
10 1897. both inclusive.
Also. PIT. Lot 10. Blk. 10. TT. IS.
as recorded I'm Monroe County
Records. Iced Book C-5, Page 332
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No. CSC Of 1881. and
represent taxes for the years 1880
to 1881. both Inclusive.
Said tax certificates together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes viii be sold TO the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
fg5x. at 500 O'Clock r.
Dated this the 22nd day Of Febru-
AIRY, 1888.
fSEALl Ross @ Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
feb. 70. mar. is. ls3s-SIsss
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-03-08

Notice is hereby given that Eliza
beth J. Albury Est. has filed with
me written request that the
tax certificates together with all
subsequent omitted or levied taxes
held by the State of Florida be
advertised and sold TO the highest
bidder for cash as provided by
House Bill $50 OF the 1887 acts Of
the Legislature. upon the following
described real estate In the County
of Monroe. State Of Florida, to-wit:
n. Lot 4. Blk. 81. as recorded In
Monroe County Records. Deed Book
F-5. Pages 2ii-12.
The taxes TO be sold are evidenced
by certificate No s. OF 1881, and
represent taxes fer the years 1880
TO 1887. beth inclusive.
said tax certificate together with
all subsequent omitted or levied
taxes will be sold to the highest
bidder at the Court House Door in
Key West, On the 10th day Of March
1s3s. at 800 o'clock +. 81.
Dated this the 22nd day OF Fsbru-
airy, 1888.
tSEAI) Ross c Sawyer
Clerk Circuit Court. Monroe County.
FLORIDA
feb. 20. mar. Is. Isss-Mss7