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Evening star., 1938-06-05
Bike Is Democratic Vehicle
For Thousands il, Bermuda

HAMILTON, Bermuda, June A.
They have their own trafnc problems
in Bermuda, but the mo parking"
signs are aimed at bicycles. On a
Saturday afternoon recently ia BIZ
cycles were counted ranged along q
mall section Of Hamilton business
street--and on buster days, bicycles
pile up in stacks of wheels and handles
three and four feet deep.
The Bermuda Islands have some
$4,000 people and among them they
own and operate 1880 bicycles.
Everybody rides. The aristocrat keeps
his carriage, probably q bicycle. too,
but for the majority the "bike" is the
thing. Usually 1t Is equipped with a
large basket on q carrier and often
the carrier holds the child's seat
Youngsters who have not attained the
dignity Of their own machines ride
as passengers in the parental outfits.
Street and country roads are alive
with bicycles. Workmen ride them,
housewives pedal brislkly on shopping
expeditions and young bloods tear
along at all speeds. In Hamilton
there are trafac officers at the busy
intersections who direct the lines Of
surreys. victorias, broughams and BIZ
cycles, briskly berating the colored
coachmen who crowd the bicycles,
admonishing bicyclists who try to
speed at intersections.
The Bermuda Railway is still some
Evening star., 1938-06-05
WILL HEAR REPORT
q Street Community Council Will
Meet on Tuesday.

The result Of = conference among
community leaders and theater man-
ayers on conditions affecting the youth
Of the community viii be reported at
the annual meeting of the u Street
Community Advisory Council Tuesday
at 8 pm. at the Garnett- Patterson
Community Center.
Evening star., 1938-06-05

what alien to the old-timers but 1t
takes them within walking distance
Of any desired spot, and at low fares.
The tourist traveller on the railway
soon finds. for some reason which he
never gets clearly In his mind, that
the trains are OF two classes, statutory
and non-statutory. The fare Of the
former class is about two-thirds Of
the latter and there is first and Sec
ond class in both divisions.
The year-round residents Of Ber.
nruda patronize the second class and
travel together contentedly. First
class is used by admirals, bishops and
newly arrived visitors. The luggage
compartment is usually loaded with
bicycles, because the true Bermudian
wants his bicycle with him. in the
tram or on the ferry boat.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
KAUFMAN TO TAKE
new CHEST POST
Radio Joe' Named Chairman
of Committee in Charge of
Mass Meeting.

With next falls Community Chest
campaign already taking shape, the
appointment Of Joseph D. (Radio joel
Kaufman as chairman Of the Mass
Meeting Committee was announced
yesterday by William ]. Father, jr.,
campaign chairman.
Mr.. kaufman, who succeeds Robert
v. Fleming in the position, will have
charge Of the spectacular mass meet
ing to be held in Constitution Hall
the evening Of November 7, two days
before the campaign is launched.
Program Taking Shape.
A program for the big meeting al
ready has been started by Mr.. Kauf-
man. It will include one and possibly
two orators Of national reputation The
pageantry will include a parade of
the agencies, demonstrating the vari-
Gus types of welfare work financed by
the Community Chest Many other
unusual features are being planned
Mr.. kaufman is a veteran Of Chest
campaigns, with a record of distin-
guished service. He has been chair
man of the Speakers Bureau. the
Metropolitan Unit, the Public Rela-
tions Unit and has served on the
Special Assignments Unit. the Board
of Trustees, the Executive Committee
and Office Management Committee.
Strong Heads Unit.
Another important Craftsmanship
was filled last week when L. Corrin
Strong, civic leader, agreed to head
the Metropolitan Unit. Mr.. Strong
has been identified with the Chest in
various capacities since 1891. His
civic work included the recent sue
cessful handling of the National
Symphony Orchestra campaign, OF
which he was chairman
These early appointments are in
line with Chairman Fathers plan to
perfect the campaign organization as
far as possible before vacations start,
so that the organization will be ready
to start preliminary work on the drive
early in the fall.
Evening star., 1938-06-05
Model Of Queen Mary.

Using an old penknife which he
found on q rubbish pile. r. Ratclifie
OF Runcorn, England, has made q
3-foot model Of the Queen Mary, COM
plete In detail.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
San Die go Pastor
Delivers Sermon

A large audience was present IN
the First Baptist church Monday
niaht to hear the Rev. Homer w.
Grimes of San Diego preach on
Jonah and the Whale.
During his sermon he said in
part: I'VE should expect to find
miracles in The Bible. This book OF
books is a miracle in itself
shall not, therefore reject a Bible
miracle merely because it tram
scends my limited human under
standing. Trouble came to Jonah
from his trying to run away from
God. That is where most of our
trouble begins" Special musical
numbers were sung by Genevieve
Moody and the Rev. Mr.. Grimes.
Capturing Headliner" was the
topic chosen by the pastor for his
sermon Tuesday night with men,
bers of the American Legion and
Auxiliary as special guests. The
Rev. Mr.. Grimes was connected
with General Pershings headquar-
ters during the World war and he
is past officer of the American
Legion. Grace Page, contralto, was
asked to sing as guest SoloiSt.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
!, Welfare Section Hostesses at
Benefit Bridge Party

With the childrens ward at the
county hospital as their special
welfare project this year, the Jun
ior Ten Thousand clubs Welfare
section is sponsoring the annual
benefit bridge tea Saturday Of this
week to raise funds for this object
i've. the purchasing OF cribs for in
fants.
The bridge party is open to all
interested and will begin at l p. m.
Saturday in the club house. Over
20 handsome prizes, donated by
merchants of the city. will be
awarded to the winners in the
bridge game and al the conclusion
of the play, refreshments will be
served.
Girls Assist
Junior police girls will take care
Of children for those mothers who
wish them to. charging a minimum
rate for the afternoon The girls
will either stay in the homes or
children may Re brought 10 their
homes. Information may be OBJ
tanned from Betty Mae Duer, tele-
phone 262, OF Mrs Aaron Afford,
telephone 1927.
Mrs. Afford is also taking reserVa-
tons for the party and other mem
berS are selling tick atS.
Name Committees
Committees in charge are: food.
Mrs. Afford. chairman; Mesdames
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Schools
Churches
Reviews Lewis
Novel Mondav
For Section

The Prodigal Parents" by SIN
clair Lewis was retold for the Twice
Told Tales section of the Ten
Thousand club MCrdav by Mrs. H.
c. DIllar when the section met with
Mrs. Donald w. Ketchen. 1882
Olive avenue.
The story is that of a typical AM
erican family of some means in
which the children are in rebellion
against what they consider the
old-fashioned ideas OF their parents,
only to find out that when they at
tempt to carry into effect their
oWn radical solutions to present-day
problems, Chey need the aid ard
backing Of their practical common
ssnae parents.
Mrs. Dilier gave a skilled review
With nice character delinaation.
Mrs. Retchen served tea after the
program, Mrs. Diller presiding at
the lace Gov cred table which had a
pretty centerpiece of Mexican rose.
Members present were: Mesdames
p. A. Murray, r. j. Clevenger, Ross
T. HickcoX. Lee Nuffer, Guy A.
Weakley, Don C. PauluS, Earle G..
Davis, Donald w. Ketchen, H. C.
Dlller, Rodney Jenkins, Forrest E
Kutz, j. S. Larew, d. B. Roberts.
Norman E. Dupont. Laural Fer
guSon. N. A. Contos, w. H. Tyler,
lr.
Guests present were: Mrs. Julia
Brackett, Mrs. Warren E. Sage, Mrs.
John r. Robertson.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
OF Interest to Women Sofify cabs
Society
Clubs
Calendar
TUESDAY

IbESDA1
Girl Reserves, 7:15, NJ. E. social
hall
Advanced bridge, 7:3O, 1912 Eu-
cid
Entire Nos, 8:45, 10000 club
Welfare section, 1880, 474 Sandal
wood
LO.O.F. No. 397, g, 532 Main
I.V. C0mmandery No. 81, 8, Mas
Onic temple
Oasis Shrine No. &c. w. ). of j.,
3, Masonic temple
Lip reading class, 10, high school
WEDNESDAY
Sport section, 8, 10000 club
Acacia home department, 10, club
G@uSe
Baby clinic, "a, Community club
rouse
Comfy P.-TA., 2, Imperial high
school
Princ ipaIs and supervisors, 4:3O,
California hotel
MelCland farm center, 1880, MelO-
lana school
Junior sport section, 7:30, gym
naSium
Bridge party, 8, 10000 club
City council, 1880, city hall
Eagles, s, 500 Broadway
8 ct 40, $50, Calipatria
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Large Delegation Of County
Club Women at & Convention

Headed by Mrs. r. w. Ware. pres
ident, the Ten Thousand club will
be represented by five voting Off
cial delegates at the Southern Dis
trict convention in Coronado this
week, being also represented by
large group of unofficial delegates
who will participate in the program;
as we'll as attend sessions.
Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Neal Gavin, Mrs.
P. N. Van Slyck. Mrs. T. C. Lanier
and Mrs. Fred Harder are the vot-
ing delegates. Mrs. F.. D. Jacobs,
as chairman of the state board of
trustees, will attend and will be
toastmistress at the banquet.
Convention sessions open in the
Hotel del Coronado Wednesday and
since The headquarters are SO near
to the valley, Imperial county will
be represented by approximately so
club women who will attend at least
a part of the sessions.
First session of the convention
is at 1;30 pm. Wednesday. James
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
ScavenserH Hunt
Saturday Niqht

Signature of a physician, gray
hairs from a police officer, a 1884
license plate were some of the OBJ
jects which those who participated
in the Girl Reserves scavenger hunt
Saturday had to procure to win
success.
The Girl Reserves and their
guests met at the school gym at
7:30 o'clock for their lists of objects
to be secured and had to return by
10 pm. when Bob Horne was
awarded the first prize for the
search and Howard Rhodes, the
BOBBY prize.
Dancing was then featured, the
gym being cleverly decorated for
the occasion. Some IS couples were
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Hearing Equipment
Loaned to Church

Hearing aid equipment has been
installed at the state Street Chris
tian church this week by the local
branch of the American Society
for the Hard of Hearing so that
those who wish to attend the reli-
gious services conducted each night
at 7:30 o'clock may do so and may
avail themselves of the equipment
if they have impaired hearing.
The equipment will be moved
from church to church, thus dis
tributing the service in turn to
each of the churches which desire
it. The aid has just been acquired
by the local society.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Pretty Shower
Recent Event

One of the most delightful of re-
cent events was the pink and blue
shower honoring Mrs. Carl Bennett
of Calipatria, the affair taking place
at the home of Mrs. Tom Coulter,
and being given by Mrs. Frank
ProcSal and Mrs Carl Tilton.
Refreshments were served to the
following guests: Mesdames H. c.,
Jones, B. o. Mitchell. Woodward
Forest linn, F.. w. zinn, Henry
Caradine, Lewis Cole, Ross Tilton,
Bob Graham, E. L. Bennett, Milton
Benton Joe Plemons, R. D. Hoy,
Lyle Crumrine, Tom Coulter, the
Misses Margaret Hedrick, Evelyn
Mitchell. Miss Lucille Coulter, the
guest of honor, Mrs. Carl Bennett.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
DIVINITY FROSTING

l'2 cups sugar
l tablespoon corn syrup
3 cup water
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
l teaspoon vanilla.
METHOD: Combine sugar, corn
syrup and water. Place the sauce
pan on the small unit and turn to
high heat and stir constantly until
sugar is dissolved and mixture bollS.
Turn Unit to low heat and continue
cooking until a small amount of
syrup forms a soft ball when drop
ped in cold water, or will spin a long
thread when dropped from tip of
spoon or (240 degrees F.
Pour syrup in fine streams over
egg whites, beating constantly. Add
vanilla and beat until stiff enough
to spread on cake. Then pour over
the white frosting the Minute
Chocolate Frosting".
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Enthusiastic Reception Given
Ballet Caravan Monday

Ballet made ineligible and en-
joyable for those who do not know
q pas seul from d quadrille and who
haven't the slightest technical
knowledge of dancing, is one of the
chief contributions of the Ballet
Caravan presented Monday night
by the Music Teachers association
in the high school auditorium.
Like opera, the stylized conVen-
tional ballet requires VoluminouS
program notes for the average audi
ence, but in The Ballet Caravan no
explanations were needed as the
dances, music and costumes wer-
so descriptive that they told the
story plainly. presenting a show so
colorful, yirile, and so unique that
everyone could enjoy it.
Opening Ballet
Just to show that they can pre-
sent Jne classic ballet. and perhaps.
because the audience Usually eX-
poets that type of dancing from a
ballet troupe, the dancers Monday
first presented Promenade" a
CldODiC DdllCb Ill CllC at W lllt
music by Maurice Ravel Ies Valses
Mobiles ct Seutimentales"
Beautiful costuming and lighting
effects and splendid technique
characterized this number but to
the audience in general the two
succeeding ballets, THE Yankee
Clipper" and Billy the Kid were
more enjoyable in their freshness,
vigor, and originality.
In these two groups the Ballet
Caravan has made its real contribu-
ton to ballet, introducing native
themes. music, costuming, and a
freedom, humor, vitality which
impart life to the stylized routines
Yankee Clipper
In Yankee Clipper" young
farm lad runs away to sea and the
ballet depicts his departure from
his sweetheart, his adventures at
sea in the different ports of tho
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15

world, his resurn home. and The il
resistable call Of the sea which
takes him away again. It portrays
in dance form the lure OF sea life
which made The Yankee clipper
the peers of all ships in ter day
Gorgeous costumes, unusual light
ing effects, dances Chalact aristia o.
the various countries at which tnC
ship calls, music which is dascrip-
tive Of the sea, the ship, and the
different ports Of call. the lgrl
sra2e and technical ability OF tn
dancers. accompanied at tac same
time with p Virility and gayety not
characteristic OF the ordinary ballet
made this number outstanding.
Billy The nid
Equally inter sting was Billy tn;
Kid which told III adventures O
this daring outlaw and his eVentu3
capture and death. Brilliant &C.
tuning and lighting in this mum.
Der also dances which have all In,
zeSt of the American riNneer spirit
OF the cid west, mu,ic which is per
1ecIly Syncnfonlzed IN theme Will
the ballet delighted the audience il
this number.
Choreography in these two num-
bers is by Eugene Loring, who's;
dancing as the young farm lad an(
as Billy the Kid deserves specia
mention, although the dancing O
the entire group was so excellent
that it is impossible to single ou
any for particular comment.
Credit is due the two pianists
whose excellent music provided
much of the enjoyment. The two
piano arrangements were made BY
Trude Rittman, musical collaborat-
or and pianist. with Pablo Migue,
as the second pianist
The Ballet Caravan was greeted
with tremendous applause by ar
audience which filled the high
school auditorium nearly to capaci-
ty.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15

MuSsattl, Los Angeles. California
commissioner for the U. S. Consti-
tuition Sesqui-centennial committee
will keynote the convention with
his address Who Shall Inherit AM
erica?' Routine reports, including
that Of the nominating committee,
will be heard Wednesday afternoon.
Marie Link Elmore. who will sing
in ImDerial valley in one of the
Music Teachers series concerts. will
sing Wednesday, accompanied by
Madalyn Philips, composer pianist.
The presidents dinner will take
place wednesday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
To Present Noted
Book Reviewer

Under the auspices of the Book
section of the Junior Ten Thousand
club, Mary D. Tufts of Los Angeles
will be presented Dec. l in an eve
ming Of book reviews.
Tickets for the reviews are now
on sale and may be secured from
any member, these tickets being
reserved in preference to admission
purchased at the door.
Mrs. Tufts is an outstanding sue
cess as a commentator on litera-
ture of the day, being not only
instructive, but stimulating and en-
tertaining. Her reviews have been
endorsed by outstanding club wom-
en- Of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Recipes Used atHotpoint
COOKING School
WHITE LAYER CAKE

= cup butter
l y cup sugar
cups cake flour
teaspoons baking powder
l cup milk
egg whites
l teaspoon salt
= teaspoon vanilla extract
= teaspoon almond
X teaspoon lemon
METHOD: Sift flour once and
measure, then sift all the dry in
gradients together. Cream butter
add sugar and cream mixture until
fluffy Add small portion of the
flour mixture blending well. Then
add the milk and flour mixture
alternately until all is used. Add
the extracts. Lastly fold in the
stiffly beaten egg whites. Bake i'll
two 9-inch we'll buttered layer cake
pans. TEMPERATURE, $50 degrees
TIME. 40 minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15

Eudy Sholder, Gerald Port, Bill
Douthitt. Austin Peters, Robert
Garter, Don Bradshaw, Colon Bar
ratt, Richard Hammer; the Misses
Mae Thomas. Rheta Percival, Lii
liam Shawley; gift, Miss Josephine
Fady. chairman; Mrs. Pete La
Rrucherie, Miss May Brown, Miss
Charlene Wolfe, Miss Hazel Frost;
decorations; Mrs. Dee Percival,
chairman; Mesdames Les Black
man, Wilbur Carpenter, MerWin
Mccoy; the Misses Hazel Frost.
Inez Smith, Marcia Lee Cox, Doro-
thy Maddox. Eosalie LaBrucherle,
Maria Birkhauser, Virginia Ander-
son, Dorothy Werve, ticket takers;
Mrs. Merwin Mccoy, Mrs. Austin
Peters; food donation; Mrs. Afford
chairman, Mrs. Sholder, Mrs. Port,
Mrs. Hammer
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Many Reservations
For Card Party

Reservations are coming in so
rapidly for the Ten Thousand clubs
evening bridge party Wednesday
night that it is obvious that the
innovation is meeting with popular
approval.
This party is the first in a series
of several evening affairs for men
and women and will start promptly
at o'clock when refreshments will
be served by Mrs. j. w Donohue
and her committee.
Players may pivot Or progress
and prizes will be given the Win
ners in both groups. Reservations
should be made with Mrs. S. Emmitt
Allen, 480-J.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
M. {. Aid Society
Food Sale

Delicious home cooked foods will
be offered for sale Saturday by the
Methodist Women's Aid society,
members of which will sponsor a
food sale in front of the M. O. King
60. store on Main street.
Expert cooks will prepare their
'pecialties for this event which will
supply the housewife with delicacies
sOr weekend festivities.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
D. .U.V. Observes S
Guest Day

Guest day will be obSerVod ~.
day by Anna Maria Ross tent No.
u, Daughters of Union Veterans or
the Civil War, the organization
planning a pot luck luncheon and
program FOR tho noon hour.
Daughters or granddaughter Of
Union veterans are eligible as
guests on this occasion.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15

A progressive games party is in
prospect for Junior Ten Thousand
club members at their meeting
Thursday night in the club house
7:30. o'clock.
After the business session the
sport section will take charge Of
the program and will have a series
Of progressive games, the party
being planned as a get acquainted"
affair for new and old members.
Since the games are to be active
ones, members are warned to come
in informal clothing suitable for
such games and in particular, are
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
WILSON'S BAKED HAM
Tender Made Ham

Wilson's specially processed Lam
has been on the market for over a
year. This ham was the result Of
the demands of modern house
wives for a ham that was mild in
flavor, tender and economical and
one that would not require great
deal of cooking time. 1t was only
after years of experimentation that
Wilson e. Co.. through their experts.
was able to perfect this new deli
cious ham which has become the
answer to the housewives prayers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
PIT. A. Sponsors
Ste ak Dinner

Washington P.-T.A. is sponsoring
a steak dinner Thursday in the
Community club house, to be served
between the hours of II am. and
2 pm. and 5-8 pm.
Mrs. Sarah Naples, P.-T.A. presi-
dent. has announced that the pro-
ceeds will be used in buying in
struments for the school orchestra
under the direction of Mrs. Lucille
CulberSon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
ELECTRICALLY BROILED
BEAN SANDWICHES

Toast slices of bread buttered
spread with canned baked beans; on
this. place thin slice OF bermuda
onion and cover the top with slices
of bacon. Arrange on broiler pan
and place in oven so that food is
about 3 inches below broiling unit.
Broil urtil bacon is done. Garnlsh
with stuffed olives. sliced hard
cooked eggs and parsley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Mt. Signal Meets
This Friday

Mrs. Mabel S. Nash will conduct
an arts and crafts demonstration
for Mt Signal home department
when it meets Friday at the home
Of Mrs. Ruth Thompson at 10 am
There will be pot luck luncheon
at noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Mrs. Harris Wins
Hiqh Score Prize

Mrs. Stevens H. Harris won high
score at the first meeting of the
Dams Entire sections bridge group
Monday night
Members of this Ten Thousand
club group met with Mrs. Paul
Mackey, Imperial, enjoying an eve
ming of contract and the refresh
ments served by Mrs. Mackey.
Mrs. Harris will entertain the
group at its next meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
THRIFT COOKER VEGETABLE
MEAL

Place in cooker kettle on wire
rack whole vegetables, carrots, on
ions. turnips. green beans, caull-
flower or any desired vegetables.
Add l cup of water and season to
taste Turn switch to high heat
until steam flows freely from vent.
Switch to Low heat to complete
cooking. About 40 to so minutes,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Beat = cup Of butter to a cream
Add the yolk of 2 eggs, one by one
Then stir in the juice of half a
lemon, y teaspoon salt and a specf
of cayene pepper. Beat the mix
ture very thoroughly. Place uten-
sill over Low heat and beat until
mixture begins to thicken like soft
custard. Remove from heat and con-
tinue to beat a few minutes. Pour
over asparagus or artichokeS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
ANN HARDING CAN TAKE
DAUGHTER TO BALTIMORE

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. Is. lUPl-
Ann Harding. film actress today
was granted permission by Superior
Judge Thomas c, Gould to take b ,
10-year- old DAUGHTER. lane Bannis-
ter, to Baitimole, Md. for thro
month visit over the holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Progressive Games Party for
Junior Ten Thousand Club

warned to wear low heeled shoes.
Mrs. Dee Percival. membership
chairman, has announced that mem
Bership in the club closes with this
November meeting and that all
dues become delinquent after this
session.
Jane TyIor Field, president. will
conduct a brief business meeting
prior to the program. Refreshments
will be served by a committee of
hoSteSseS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Old Time Dance
FridayNisht

Another of the popular old time
dances sponsored by the Rural Re-
creation council will take place Fri
day night at $50 O'Clock in the Ell
Centro Veterans hall.
Special emphasis will be placed
on two dances, the Spanish waltz
and the Veleta.
These dances are open to all in
tereSteds young and old alike. The
same favorite orchestra will pro-
vide the music.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
Fair Exhibits
Discussed

Camp Fire board members dis
cussed the question of a Camp Fire
exhibit at the monthly meeting
Monday neon in the California
hotel. Mrs. j. B. McNeece presid-
ed at the business session which
was devoted largely to routine items.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
STEAMED ASPARAGUS AND
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Tie asparagus in bundles and
stand upright in wire basket and
place in Thrift Cooker. Use cup
of water and steam on High heat
until steam escapes from vent. Turn
to Low heat and steam about Is
minutes. Serve with Hollandaise
sauce.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-11-15
8 ct 20 Ne cts
In { Calipatria

Imperial Valley salon, 8 ct 40 will
have its monthly meeting Wednes-
day at $50 o'clock with Ida Mey-
ers. Calipatria Dinner and a busi-
ness meeting are planned