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Evening star., 1938-12-14
Signed

Alan Dinehart, well known char
acter actor, has been signed for the
heavy role in Edward Small's
King of the Turf" starring Adoiphe
Menjou. Among his recent pictures
are Love on a Budget" ALI Baba
Goes to Town" and "Danger-Love
at Work"
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Rachmaninof Weaves Spell
With Pianistic Magic
Lapses Into Contemplative Mood
To Draw From Wide Repertoire
A Simple and Effective Recital
By ALICE EyERSMAN.

mage OF sge playing again cast its spell
large audience
last evening in the series of
agement His
without
of what has given
Evening star., 1938-12-14
Thank You for That One, Too
>>>>S~S~>

"Thanks for the memory OF that time you
caught me before hit the foor," may be ,ohat
Shirley Ross Is saying to Bob Hope. Anyhow
the t,Do are no,u starred In "Thanks for the
Menory," the picture inspired by the hit song
they sang, in ,ohtch they sing another hit, "Tpo
Sleepy People," 1t opens at Locus Columbia
Friday.
Evening star., 1938-12-14
High Tor Is Nicely Played
Bv Civic Theater Cast
Prize Dramas Richness Not Fully
Captured, but Performance Has
Many Bri ght Tones
Bv Jay CARMODY.

would be pleasure report that the Civic Theate presentation
High Wardmsn
the ultimate shade Of lyrical beauty and hor the
would be quite Cvs players
testing sufficiently richness
rewardng evening did
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Shower erHonors
Mrs. VaIusek

Mrs. L. Hirigoyen and Miss Rosie
Valusek entertained recently with
pink and blue shower for Mrs.
Charles Valusek, the affair taking
place at the Hirigoyen home, 445
Orange avenue.
Prizes for the games were won by
Mrs. Kamanda and Miss Wilson
The two hoStesses were assisted by
Mrs. Jack Schwartz.
Guests were: Mesdames Ocelia
Hall, J. A. Wilson, j. Slovak, Carl
Hardy, Jack SchWarz, H. Rolander
B. Wilson, l.. Conn, F.. Riddle, Joe
Ryba, j. E. Browder, j. Provazek
William Mcfarland, R. Measures
T. P. Farmer, Kamanda. Mildred
Brock, Echo Gillett, the Misses
Louise Chamlis, Echodel Wilson, La
vina Provazek of Ell Centre, and
Mesdames Alta Mae Pesqueira, John
Fiala, A. Suchma, William Conn of
Calexico, Mrs. Charles Valusek and
the two hosteSses.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Society
Clubs
Schools Society
Churches vi INTEREST 10 w OI11CL1
Calendar
SATURDAY

SATURDAY.
RAM. No. 1O9, !, Masonic tenn
pie
l. V. Highway association, !, Bar
bara Worth
Present Day club, $3.50, 543 Brigh-
ton avenue
Carpenters union dance, 3, Neter-
ans hall
Bachelors club, 10, golf club
Hearing Tests, 1870, Wilson music
room.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches
Labor mOtOrcadc, 3, Labor temple
Peace officers rOGeO, 1880, fair
grounds, Imperial
Community sing. 3, wilson school
MONDAY
YWCA board, 10, De ANA, Cal
eXicO
Chapter AV, P.E.O., l, 691 San
dalwOOd
Committee of Awards, $40, Wilson
school
Beginners bridge, 1880, 691 Olive
Toastmaster's cub, 6:15, CalifOr-
mia hotel
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut
Troop As, B.S.A., 1880, Heber
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04

Proving that any man in El
Centre can find the Idea gift for
HER." the special Post-Press
Christmas reporter made tour OF
Ell Centre stores to find the smart
est, most wanted gifts to satisfy the
feminine hearts this Christmas
Armed with lists from his secre-
tary, his wife. his daughter and his
best friends sweetheart, this re-
porter discovered that women arc
finding a real thrill in being wo-
men again. with all their frivolity
and glamorous clothes, and the re-
turn of old-faShioned gifts in wear
ableS.
With Santa Claus coming up
in the elevator. or arriving at the
front door of many modern homes,
today'S woman wants to greet him
in a good looking housecoat OF
heavy satin in dark red or royal
blue. Or she may prefer a lus-
trous velvet robe in rich dust or
rose color, that zips up the front
and fits as if it we're made right
on her. Chenille robes make per-
feet gifts. we are told, in soft
colors. and d-fashioned flannel
robes are now wanted with new
fashioned princess lines.
Women are wearing prett y
aprons again. They're called tea
aprons or smack" aprons, and
come in very foolish but very
lively designs, and colors that
brighten up the darkest kitchen
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Dinner Party for
Mrs. FaIkenbury

Complimenting Mrs. M. Clark
Falkenbury, Mrs. Lila Reed Scott
entertained at a smart dinner party
Friday night at her home, GAG Olive
avenue.
Yellow chrysanthemums made a
gay centerpiece for the prettily ap-
pointed buffet table.
Guests were: Mrs Falkenbury
Mrs. Frank F. Anderson, Mrs. Ross
T. HickcoX, Mrs. Earle G.. Davis,
Mrs. H. E. Kendall Mrs. George
King, Mrs. H. H. Rhodes of San
Diego, Miss Matte Jim Michael.
Mr.. and Mrs. Falkenbury will
celebrate their golden wedding an
niversary Sunday and will be at
home 20 their friends between the
hours of 2 and 6 pm. at their resi-
dence, 604 Ell Centre avenue.
Mrs. Kendall, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs
Scott, Mrs. Rhodes and Mrs. King
will assist Mrs. Falkenbury at the
reception. Mrs. Rhodes is the F'al-
kenbury's daughter, and Mrs. King
their granddaughter.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04

Hazel Baker, El Centro music
teacher, was hostess at two parties
Friday in the studio, 665 He'll ave-
nue.. entertaining the mothers of
her students in the afternoon, and
in the evening, group of the older
pupils.
Baskets of fall flowers decorated
the room, the lace covered tea
table having a centerpiece OF brill
liantly colored fruits.
During the afternoon the mothers
discussed with Mrs. Baker the work
of their respective children, Mrs.
Baker serving tea.
An evening of music was enjoyed
BY some of the older students Fri
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
EmosenePayne Gives Bridal
Showerfor Evelyn Russell

$3.50 Tuesday evening at the lllupe
of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs,
c. j. Russell. The Rev. Mr.. Floyd
Charles Johnson of the Methodist
church will read the service,s and
the music preceding the ceremony
is being arranged by Elizabeth Wa
terman and Ruth Teeple Reid. " 4
Miss Russell has asked Miss-Jefry
Blake of Ell Centre to be her maid
of honor and Miss Barbara Smith
of Los Angeles, her bridesmaid.
James Moore of Los Angeles Is TO
serve Mr.. Robinson as best man.
The young couple are TO have a
wedding trip to Hawaii. sailing Dec.
Z from San Pedro. t} 4s
Mr. Robinson is the son OF Mrs.
ID. T. Robinson of Clarkston, Wash
ingtOn and is a grain operator. -
Both young people attended
Southern California university. Miss
Russell is a graduate of Central
and a popular member of the Sub
Deb club. -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Gas, Rope to Exact
Death PenaItyin
One Day at Quentin

Continued from Page ID
men. or action by Governor Mer-
riam, can change execution dates
and prevent the pair from dying
the same day.
Boggs killed his wife when he
mistook her IL year old son, asleep
in an adjoining bed, for another
man.
Davis was one of five cOnVictS
sentenced to death for the murder
of Warden Clarence Larkin and
guard in an attempted break
from Folsom prison last year.
The men gaSsed in San Quentin
Yesterday were the first two Of
these five conflicts TO be executed.
Two more will be gaSsed next Fri
day. Davis is the fifth and last.
The execution precipitated a
storm of debate over which method
is more humaic-jhe gas chamber
or the gallows.
To all outward evidences they
suffered less mental torture than
did their eXecutioners and those
gathered to witness the death scene.
DR., L. l.. Stanley, prison physician.
said hanging is simpler, quicker
and far more humane.
Warden Court Smith, who pre-
viously has expressed adherence OF
chamber executions, turned away
after his official duties were per-
formed and said:
I'm going to a movie in San
Francisco, or to the race"
A guard said: Hanging is a
damned sight quicker and better"
Father George OMeara, San Ra-
fael priest, who has witnessed more
than So hangings, commented that
the execution was the most ter
rible method of execution l have
ever seen."
DR.. j. c. Geiger, San Francisco
health director, who was present
with a supply of methylene blue in
case of an accident in which spec
tatorS would be affected by the gas
fumes, said the double execution
showed the condemned men suf-
lered as their lives were being
choked out.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
BEST" Gifts Uncovered in Survey
Of Christmas Shopping Bargains

cite. Peasant aprons and SmockS
are preferred by bachelor girls
and are an excellent hint about that
steak dinner.
A very new item which mer
must learn to brush off their coat
sleeves, are the fuzzy sweater:
women now want. They're called
baby" sweaters. and come in sof,
angora wools in pink and blue ex-
actly like the ones baby used to
wear. They make any girl look
pretty adorable. and are worn for
tennis, dating" or dancing.
Lingerie is the best personal
gift for a man to give his wife
daughter or sister. Chinese
damask complete lingerie sets en-
broidered on the beautiful brocade
silks are popular now but the
ce-trimmed satin "undieS" arc
always desirable.
Evening accessories, with simple
white kid gloves or the new color
ed velvet gloves with matching
handbags, are for the girl who goes
to parties. Fine evening bags OF
gold or silver metal cloth are seen
TOO, and imported ones richly en-
broidered in beads or pearls. or set
with brilliantS.
Slippers make an ideal personal
gift, and should be selected TO
match the houSe-coat, or other
costume worn in the home. Housc
slippers in comfort styles are Stil
secretly wanted, as we'll as the
new platform" soles III gold OF
silver kid leather. Travel slippers
are also welcomed.
Trinkets and jewelry, chate-
laines and nonsense delight ali
women. If she collects "junk"
jewelry and charm bracelets. any
of these may be given for Christ
mas. The new earrings to set off
her ear lobeS are smart. If she has
tied her curls on top of her head
in the new fashion.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
D delightful Party
Friday WeIcomes
New Arrivals

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Won Fluss of
780 Len Rey avenue. were hosts at
a delightful party Friday night, the
affair honoring Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel
Bradshaw who recently arrived in
Ell Centre to make their home here.
Mr.. Bradshaw is in business with
Mr.. Won Fluss, having recently been
discharged from the United States
Navy. Mr.. and Mrs. Bradshaw are
former residents of Mississippi.
After all the guests arrived, to
the amazement of the honor guests
and the great amusement of the
rest. Mrs. Won Fluss brought out a
pink baby bonnet and a blue for
the new arrivals which they were
to wear for the rest of the evening,
Bridge and Hop Ching were play
ed, Mrs Bradshaw. C. F. Ferguson
and Paul Gillett winning the prizes.
Mrs. von Fluss then brought out
a baby's bassinette in pink and
blue containing a baby doll, apDro-
priately dressed. Each guest then
drew a package, wrapped in pink
or blue, which contained favor.
Refreshments featuring angel food
cake. decorated in pink rosebuds
and blue forget-me-notS were served,
pink asters and blue cornflowers
with pink candles making charming
centerpieces. Mrs. Won Fluss, in
keeping with her color theme. was
gowned in pink and blue. At the
request of the guests she sang two
songs CT her own composition.
Guests, in addition TO Mr., and
Mrs. Bradshaw, were Mr.. and Mrs.
C. F. Ferguson of Holtville, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Gillett, Mr.. and Mrs
Jesse Hart, Mrs. Perry Krushen
Miss Hazel Frost.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04

With SO per cent more fathers
present than at the previous eve
ming meeting, Harding Parent
Teachers association had most
successful session Friday night in
the school. This evenings meeting
was planned particularly for the
fathers who proved their appre-
citation by attending in such large
numbers.
Guy A. Weakley, district superin-
tendent and Central principal, del
liyered the main talk of the eve
ming, discussing "The Rights and
Responsibilities of an Individual in
the Home.
Fifth grade students presented
an original pantomime concerned
with the American Indians and the
arrival of the Pilgrims, the songs
having been written by the stu
dents themselves.
Mrs. Josephine King explained
why arithmetic is not taught at
present in the first and second
grades.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Farmers Must Get
Equitable Income
Continued from Page y

tCOllUIlucQ lTOIll IdSc -
not been kept. However, it is not
100 late to recover from the MINDS
of those pioneer founders yet with
us. many OF the facts concerning
our carly existence as an organiza-
tion and record them for poSterlty
I hope that in the future we VIII
establish an historical department
and preserve the records we now
nave which become priceless with
The passing of time"
Wieman. in other recommends
tionS for the future of the bureau,
urged an educational program to
acquaint the members with the I'M
portance of the SeCretary's office.
At present the office is part time
and Wieman limited at possibility OF
increased membership fees to per-
mit financing a full time secretary
In conclusion, Wieman brought
up the possibility of home for the
farm bureau. He said: r.,.
"Our pioneer settlers had to live
in brush ramadaS and, tents, but
in time they supplanted these dwell
ings with modern buildings. So must
our organization progress and /
vision the time, not far distant,
when the Imperial county farm
bureau will enjoy a modern home Of
its own
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Temperatures at
magnet TO
Tourists, &C Told

A plan to draw tourist attention
to Imperial Valley by publicizing
noon temperatures Vas advocated
Friday night by DR.. Ford A. Car
penter.
DR.. Carpenter, nationally known
weather expert and meteorologlSt,
spoke at a meeting of the ASsoclat-
ed Chambers of Commerce in the
Barbara Worth hotel, Ell Centro.
Tourists want TO find place in
winter where it is sunshiny, warm
and dry DR.. Carpenter declared in
urging the valley to make It's cll-
mate known elsewhere.
Slides of scenes in various desert
regions of the globe were shown,
with explanations by Dr. Carpenter.
Previously, the Yuma delegation
was introduced as we'll as Woodrow
Jacobs, federal fruit-fros meteorol-
ogiSt for the valley. A finance COM
mittee was appointed of Walter
Havekorst, Eugene Anderson and
Roy Thompson, by E. E. Cavanah,
president of the associated cham
berS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Home Department Chairmen
In Monthlv Session

bed spreads, were d few OF the
projects of former years which
might we'll be taught to new MEM
bers, said Miss Glenn.
Exchange Visits
The project leaders also dis
cussed contacts between the various
centers, suggesting that commit
tee be appointed from each center
to visit the others and thus effect
an exchange of ideas and practices
Question of a home department
booth at the county fair was con-
sidered and referred back to the
centerS.
Reports of activities during the
past month were made by repre-
sentatives of the various centers
those present being Spruce-West'
morland, Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. VIE
man; se-Meoquite, Mrs. c. F
Maynard; Mt. Signal, Mrs. D. E
Green, Mrs. Alice Pollard; McCabe'
Eucalyptus, Mrs. Charles Hackle'
man, Mrs. Fred Veliquette; Alamo
Verde, Mrs. G.. E. Tuttle. Mrs. H
Law, Mrs A. L. BernshouSe; East
side-Sunset, Mrs. c. L. Bishop,
Acacia Mrs. Roland Ballou.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04

A five point program to be
adopted by home departments
throughout California was empha-
sized at the recent state conven-
ton, according to Mrs. c. E. Cooke,
county chairman, who reported the
proceedings of that convention at
the monthly meeting of home de-
partment chairmen Saturday morn
ing. in the court house.
These five points include: care
of children at meetings; cost OF
medical care, first aid and safety
i'm the home, consumer buying and
greater use of county libraries.
Mrs. Cooke also stressed the
county project Identification OF
home grounds.
Mrs. Charles Wieman, secretary
who also attended the convention
commented briefly on some OF the
highlights, pointing out that the
resolution passed which urges the
state to make first aid training a
requisite fol- high school gradua-
ton and first aid part of The
farm bureau and home department
program has already been fulfilled
in Spruce ce7Westmorland home de-
partment since 16 members have
received first aid certificates.
New Projects
Miss Florence Glenn, home DEM
onStration agent, outlined the pro-
gram for the first half of 1899
which will feature shoes and care
Of the feet; buffet meals. meals
for day, kitchen equipment, min
cral content Of foods, walls ano
floor and furniture finishes.
Recruit Your Project Leaders
was slogan suggested by Miss
Glenn who pointed out that many
OF the home demonstration prac-
tees which have been carried oui
in the past would prove welcome
to new members if the work was
taught them by the project leaders
In illustration she cited the cxper'
ience in Calipatria where Mrs. A
Noble, project leader in bread max,
| ing. taught methods of making
breads. rdlls, tea rings, to tht
newer members who were deligntoo
to be able to receive such instruc'
ton. Refinishing of furniture
| making of hooked rugs and tuttef
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04

Miss Evelyn Russell whose mar
riage to Kenneth Robinson is to be
an event of Dec. g. had a real sur
prise Friday night when Miss Emo
gene Payne gave shower in her
honor at the Payne residence on
Hamilton avenue, the young hos
tess being assisted by her mother,
Mrs. Tom Payne.
Guests were Mesdames David Lee,
Tom Kennedy, ElVin Stanfield,
Charles Smith; the Misses Jerry
Blake. Pearl Robertson, Virginia
Murphy, Mae Thomas, Betty Lopez,
Frances Williams, Lucille Beynon,
Shirley MadduX. Louise Chamlis
Betty Benton, Janet Reid, and Vir-
ginia LoofbouroW or Los Angeles
former FL Centro resident and house
guest of Shirley MadduX.
Wedding Tuesday
The wedding will take place at
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Love Balm Seeker
Already Married

HOLLYWOOD. Dec. 3.CUP)-Th,
blonde daughter of a University OF
Virginia professor who is suing
Peter Balma, Martha Raye's step
father, for $4,000 breach of promise
damages. was already married at
the time Balma allegedely betrayed
her in Chicago, she admitted today.
The admission was drawn from
2l-year-old Nancy C. Dixon in a
surprise move by Balma's lawyers
while she was on the witness stand
telling how her love was misplaced
iii the tall, handsome man who
married the former Mrs. Maybelle
Hooper Reed, mother of the wide
mouthed screen actress, in Holly
wood last summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
December Boost
Given Permits

First building permit boost III De-
cember Saturday raised the 1888
total for Ell Centro by $2775 to $426,-
253.
A $400 permit was granted Free
Clements for a partition at 5lf
Hamilton street, w. H. Ferris re-
ceived 5000 permit for store alter
ations at 420 North Imperial ave-
nue., Don Campbell took out a $3.50
permit for home at 1865 State
street, Embury Crosby received a
$25 permit for reroofing at 636
South Third street and CoWan
Cleaners received az 5000 permit to
repair fire damage at 514 Main
street. ,.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Old Time Dance
Well Attended

Fridays old time dance. spon-
sored by the Rural Recreation
Council, was the most successful OF
any this season, a large number OF
valley residents being present tc
enjoy the affair.
Both old time and modern dances
we're featured to suit the tastes OF
old and young alike. Special in
Struction was featured on the Velita
and Spanish waltz, d. E. Green
Recreation Council president. and
Dan Grumbles being in charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Valley Christian
Endeavor PARTY

Seventy-five Christian Endeavor
members from the various valley
communities gathered in the Braw-
ley Presbyterian church Friday
night for q delightful Christmas
party, sponsored by the county
Christian Endeaor Union.
Miss Sybil Shipp of the Impe-
rial Community church was in
charge of all arrangements for the
affairs, the group enjoying a series
of amusing games.
In addition each member brought
a gift to be distributed at the hol-
iday time to needy persons of the
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Mt. Signal Me cts
Next "Wednesday

Home furnishings will be the sub
members of Mt. Signal home de-
iect for study next Wednesday by
partment who will meet at 1920 a
m. at tho C. w. Brockman home
with the project leaders in charge
of the program. There will be a
pot luck luncheon at noon and
members have been asked to bring
sewing equipment including skeinS
of embroidery silk.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Harding PIT. A. Evening
Meetino Great Success

May Hobson Grove of Los Angel
es, contralto, delighted the group
with several solos, her sister, Laura
Mcdonald playing the piano ac-
compartment.
Mrs. Mary Griffin's room won
the bird, awarded each month to
the room having the largest rep
resentation of parents at the meet
ing.
A social hour followed, during
which refreshments were served
by the first and second grade room
mothers. The school rooms were
open for inspection and parents
had an opportunity to discuss edu-
cational methods and problems with
the teachers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
communist Press
Attacks Lindberqh

MOSCOW, Dec. 3. (UP)-A New
York dispatch of the official TaSs
News Agency was given prominence
in the Soviet press today, accusing
Col. Charles A, Lindbergh of being
an agent of German Fascism and a
prominent member of the American
league "of reactionary burgeois
openly defending Fascism and
Chamberlain's policies"
The dispatch alleged that the
Morgans and DuPonts are leaders
of the group, which has a close con-
nection with German and japanese
industrial interests.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Entertains Friday
Bridge Club

Friday bridge club members were
tie guests this week of Mrs. Dorsey
WhitelaW 457 Sandalwood Drive
meeting at her home for luncheon
and an afternoon devoted to con-
tract.
yellow and bronze chrysanthe-
NUNS centered the table at which
covers were LAID for Mesdames
Howard P. Meyer, Mary E. Johns
ton. r. B. Whitelaw, Allen P
Nuffer. Don C. Bitter Elmer Heald
Vaughn N. Thompson, j. D. Adams
and the hostess.
Mrs. Nuffer received the high
score prize for the contract game.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Democrat Loses
To Republican

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3. CUP. =
Byron N. Scott, Democrat. today
lost his 18th California congress
sional district seat when an official
canvass of the general election by
the Los Angeles county board of
supervisors gave his opponent,
Thomas M. Eaton, Republican may
or of Long leach, a lead of 342
votes. The official count was Eaton
522l6; Scott 5l.874.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis
Hazel BakerHostess at Two
Parties on FRIDAY

day, each student playing a solo
from memory after which they
gathered about the piano for group
singing.
Later refreshments were served.
Each pupil was privileged to bring
a guest to the party. Students who
were present we're: Edith Small,
Jane Allinder. Junior Thornburg,
Pauline Hoy. Margaret Peddicord,
Virginia Reed. Wilma Graves, and
Gayle Baker. J. B. Fisher. a former
student of Mrs Bakers. now music
instructor for Wilson, was present
and played for the guests, also
accompanying Gayle Baker in his
flute solos.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-04
Poland TO Limit
Jewish Activity

WARSAW, Poland, Dec. 3. (UP)
The government party shortly will
introduce a law limiting the per-
centage of Jews in trade, industry
!, and the professions, Gen. Skwarc-
Ekynski, leader of the party, an
Snounced in parliament today.
Skwarczynski said the party'S aim
is to .educe the number of Jews
in Poland. Since the colonial pow
ers do not allow immigration to the
colonies. he declared, the limitation
of the Jewish percentage in the
professions is imperative.