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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Popular Couple Married Sun.
Morning in Yuma

the wedding party motored TO Win
terhaven for the wedding break
fast served in a cafe in that city
The young couple will make their
home in El Centre where the bride
groom is employed. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Norman are graduates of
Central high school, Mr. Van Nor
man having attended the Univer-
sity of California College of Agri-
culture at Davis. The bride has
been active in American Legion
Auxiliary work, both her parents
having played a prominent part in
the activities Of Boyce Aten post
and unit.
Both families are widely known
and tho young couple has many
friends among the younger set,
making the announcement of the
marriage one of much interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Announcemen
Of Meetinqs

Arts and Crafts section of the
Ten Thousand club will meet at
1890 Tuesday in the club house for
an all day session. .E..f-.s
P. +. o. Reciprocity Bureau
luncheon and meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday in the Calipatria
Union Congregational church with
Chapter CIV, Calipatria, as hostess
ses. Luncheon will be served at l
D. m. and reservations should be
made either with chapter presi-
dents or with Adella Travers, Cali
patria. All unaffiliated P. f. O.'s
in the valley will be welcomed.
Welfare section Of the Junior
Ten Thousand club is to meet Tues
day night at 7:30 o'clock at the
hcme of Mrs. William Douthitt on
East Main street.
CaIipatria home department will
take UP tine buffet meais project at
the meeting Tuesday at 10 a. IN.
at the home of Mrs. Auckermah.
Miss Florence Glenn, home demon
stration agent, will be present,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Hard Of He arine
Society Plans
Dinner Meet

Members and friends of the Ell
Centre Society for the Hard of
Hearing will meet for a pot-luck
supper and program on Tuesday
night at $50 pm. in the domestic
science room of the high school
Anyone interested is eligible TO at
tend. All are to bring their own
silver service.
The theme for the program for
the evening will be "A New Cp-
portunity For The Hard of Hear
ing. Those taking part in the
program are:
Roger M. v. Walton. who will
speak on "A New Opportunity for
the Hard of Hearing Child in Ths
Public Schools.
E. l.. Hiteman, county superin-
tendent of schools, who will explain
the benefits to the handicapped to
be derived from the passage OF the
Pepper -Boland bill.
Rev. Thomas L. Massie, who will
speak on "A New Opportunity for
the Hard of Hearing in the Social
and Religious Life Of the Com
munity."
Mr.. E. C. Barnard, who will speak
on "a New Opportunity for the
Hard of Hearing in The Business
World.
There will be accordion solos by
Ernest Webecke, violin solos by
Jean Criss, and vocal solos by Mrs.
Barnard, as we'll as several dance
numbers by Phyllis and Fredes
Smith.
j. M. Grafton, poet, will recite
the poem written by him for ma
tional hearing week.
The Group Hearing Aid will be
available for all those who are
hard of hearing who wish to use it.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03

Miss Helen Davis. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H c. Davis of El
Centre, and Laurence Van Norman,
son of Mrs. L. F. Derrick, also of Ell
Centre. were married Sunday NOR
ming at 1870 o'clock at the home of
Judge Ed Wynne, Yuma, Arizona.
The attractive bride wore a smart
gown in the new shade of blue With
iaponica accessories, her corsage
being of gardeniaS as were those
worn by the women guests.
Those witnessing the impressive
service were: Mr. and Mrs. Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Derrick. Mr. and Mrs.
Carlos Starkey. Mrs. Hazel Dotson,
Miss Mabel CARRIER. Miss Floy
Coates, Herbert Lee, Bill Davis, all
of Ell Centro, and Mrs. A. j. Alleger
of Winterhaven.
Immediately after the ceremony
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
House Guests at
|StrickIerHome

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Shaver and
family from Pasadena and Mrs
Agnes B. Shaver and her daughter
Miss Ruth Shaver, both of Azusa
dined Saturday evening with Mr.
and Mrs. E. S. Strickler.
The C. B. Shavers returned home
by way of San Diego Sunday, Mrs
Shaver and Miss Ruth Shaver re-
naming in Ell Centre to spend the
Easter vacation with Mr.. and Mrs
Strickler. c. B. Shaver is teacher
in the Pasadena junior college and
Miss Shaver, his sister, in the Co.
vina school system.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strickler, their
daughter, Evelyn, Mrs. Shaver and
Miss Shaver spent Sunday at the
Stricklers' cabin at Live Oaks.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Uniform Marriage
And Divorce Laws
Theme Of Program
Clubs
Society

Proposed legislation for uniform
marriage and divorce laws in the
United States was discussed ably
for Chapter CIV P.E.O., by Mrs.
D. B. Roberts at the meeting Sat
urday in CaleXico.
Mrs NJ. r. Brents entertained the
chapter at luncheon. using a charm
ing Easter motif in her table ap-
pointment and menu.
Members present we're: Mesdames
NJ. r. BrentS, r.. C. Clemons, r. A
Binsmore, il, M J Dowd Scott B
Iaalds. H. S. Cow, Guy L. Hatch
s. i. McCrory, w. w. McEuen, D. B
Fooorts, E. w. Schiller, Louis Slee
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe +. King of
Yuma, Arizona, former FL Centrans
spent Sunday in The city, attending
the cantata presented that eve
ming in the Methodist church by the
choir
Mrs. z. A. Golf. former Ell Gen.
tran who is now living near Des-
canso. is spending few days in
the valley oil business. While in
the city she is the house guest of
Mrs. C. v. MunSon.
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Bauer and
their small son are visiting Mrs.
Bauers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
P. Holiday.
Reggie Borden, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. v. w. Borden of Ana
helm is spending a week with her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Don
Sandilands. Mr.. and Mrs. Borden
and their other daughter, Peggy,
spent the weekend in the valley.
Mrs. Rodney Herman and Mrs.
H. K. Barker, former Ell Ccntrans
who have been in the valley for
the past few days as the house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Sprouse, returned to San Diego
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprousc arc now
enjoying a visit from their daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. S. Sears, and their
granddaughter, Shelby Sears, OF
Los Angeles. Mr.. Sears will join his
family later in the week.
Mrs. Clarence Young of Imperial
underwent an operation for appcn-
dicitis Saturday in the Ell Centro
hospital. Mrs. Young is the I'M
perial cashier for the Nevada Cali
fCrnia Electric corporation.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03

Farm home department members
from the five Southern counties of
the state met in Calexico Saturday
for the regional conference at
which the Imperial County Farm
Bureau and home department play
ed hosts.
The meeting and luncheon took
place in the Hotel de ANA, CaleXi-
CO, where during the morning the
men met for the commodity group
sessions and the women had a meet
ing of their own in which every
county participated on the pro-
gram.
4 Riverside county under the lead
ership of Mrs. Perry, county chair
man, presented skit on the
theme Safety First; Orange coun-
TVS chairman, Mrs. Gardner, gave
a report ON the clothing project;
Mrs. Panosh, San Diego county
chairman, reported ON the use of
citrus foods in the menu as means
of stimulating increased interest in
citrus fruits and the resultant in
crease in sales as an aid to the
farmer and retailer.
Mrs. S. E. Robinson, Imperial
county chairman on the cost of
medical care and disqualification
project, brought that report up to
date, reviewing the recommended
tions of Won T. Ellsworth in regard
to proposed legislation.
Henry j. Harris gave an interest
ing talk on the desert describing
many of the places of interest and
the variety OF plants, shrubs, trees,
etc. to be found in these areas.
The women joined the men at
noon for luncheon, and the program
which followed, which included
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
'Penninston-Wondra Wedding
SoIemnized on Sunday

The four bridesmaids, two of
whom are blondes, and two bru-
nettes, we're: Miss Verna Ruggles,
Miss June Temple of Los Angeles,
Miss Marcia Lee Cox OF 1ndio and
Miss Evelyn Lewis. All four were
gowned alike in powder blue chif-
fon over taffeta, made full skirted
and worn with matching boleros.
Each wore a shoulder-length veil of
blue tulle with wreath of blue
flowers and each carried a bouquet
of TaliSman roses.
Flower Girl
Little Betty Flo Slade made a
charming flower girl In her pink
net frock over taffeta and her pink
veil and wreath. She carried a
white basket filled with rose petals
George Wondra, brother of the
bridegroom, served as his best man
and the ushers were Glenn Ford
and Robert Angel of Victorville,
and Tom Crosbie and Glenn Will
lingham of El Centre.
Immediately after the ceremony
reception was held at the John
p. Hansen home, 488 FL Centro ave-
nue. where some 100 guests gathered
to offer their good wishes.
The house and table were gay
with yellow and white flowers and
candles, the beautifully decorated
cake being the center of attention
Just before the bride cut the first
slice, Miss Call, sang II Love You
Truly, Mrs. Rau playing the ac-
Gordon accompaniment. and also
playing during the reception. -.
Mrs. Pennington received her
guests gowned in teal blue lace with
which she wore a picture hat and
corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Wondra,
mother of the bridegroom, wore
green lace with dubonnet acces-
sories, Miss Call being gowned In
blue taffeta and wearing a corsage
of roses. . ".'-
Leave on Trip
Shortly afterwards Mr.. and Mrs.
Wondra left on their wedding trip
the bride wearing a smart dress In
dusty pink with powder blue top
per, accessories In powder blue and
corsage of orchids. They plan
ned to spend two weeks on their
honeymoon which will take them
to San Francisco, being at home to
their friends after April 16, at Ric
Vista Road, Victorville, where a
new house awaits them. - =.
Mrs. Wondra Is a popular men,
Der of the younger set and a gradu-
ate of the city schools. Mr.. Won
dra is in business in Victorville.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Calendar
Monday

Monday
ToastmaSters' club, 6:15, CalifOr-
mia hotel.
Masonic banquet, $50, Barbara
Worth.
Beginners bridge section, 1880.
69I Olive.
Dams Entire bridge section, 1880,
$40 Olive.
Troop 3. b. S. A.. 1880, Scout hut.
Troop IS. r. S. a.. 1880. Hebcr.
County Council, 8, Brawlcy Vet
Grams hall.
v. F. w. No. 2O4l, s, BrawIcy
Veterans hall.
Mssonic reception, q, Masonic
temple.
Tuesday
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Arts and Crafts, 1880, club house.
Calips tria hcmc department, 10,
Auckcrman home.
Eastside- Sunset, 1880, &. +.
Kamm home.
Holy week service, 12:l5-l y. M,
Christian church.
Methodist Aid Society, 1890, So
cial hall.
Womcns council. 2:30, 705 State.
Hard of Hearing, $3.50, high
school.
Citizenship class, 10, high school.
Troop 6, b. S. A., 1880. Scout hut.
Welfare section, 1880. william
DOuthitt home.
Troop %, 3. S. a., 1880, Eastside
Scout hut.
1. 0. o. F. No. 397, 3, 532 Main.
I. v. Commandery No. 81, 8, Ma
sonic temple.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
Masonic temple.
Entire Nos club, S:45, 10000 club.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
EmpIoyeesH Have
Desert Party

Cramer Bakery company employ.
es of Ell Centro and of Yuma, Ariz.
enjoyed a wiener bake on the sane
dunes east of Heber Saturday night
Some 40 employees and their families
were in attendance.
During the evening games were
played and songs were sung around
the camp fire.
The committee in charge of the
party was headed by Charles Cor
rell, chairman, and included Mrs
Wilbert Carpenter, Mrs. owen Ray;
Messrs. AL Appley, Grady Neeley
Robert johnson and william Beard
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Buffet Supper
Pretty Affair

Mrs. Colon Barrett and Mrs. Les
Blackman were hosteSses Sunday
at delightful buffet supper at the
home of the latter, 1044 Olive ave.
Colorful calendulas and marigolds
made gay decorations for the house
and table. covers being laid for Mr..
and Mrs. T. K. Fluke, Mr. and Mrs.
George King, Mr.. and Mrs. Barrett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackman.
High scores for bridge were won
by Mrs. Fluke and Mrs. Barrett.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03

Flowers in all the delicate spring
colors, pinks. blues, orchids, yellows,
made the dining room of the Bar
bara Worth hotel look exactly like
a huge garden in full bloom when
Mrs. Burton Lemons, Mrs. Robert
Moore and Mrs. Percie Thacker
entertained Saturday at bridge
luncheon at the hotel.
Each table had centerpiece of
flowers in the pastel shades, roses,
daffodils, sweet peas, stock, ranun-
culae, making beautiful bouquets
whose pretty hues were repeated in
the smart frocks of the guests and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
G.A.C, Dance
Popular Event

April Fools Paradise" was the
theme for the dance given Saturday
night at the high school under the
sponsorship of the Girls Athletic
club, large group of young people
attending.
The gymnasium was decorated
with greenery and in one corner
was a fountain banked in flowers
and ferns. Extra dances during
the evening carried out the April
Fools theme, being named "Ducky
Truck, "Foo-Foo Waltz, "Dopey
Drag, Monkey France.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Methodists Honor
New Pastor

DR.. e. A. Palmer, new minister
for the Methodist church, and Mrs.
Palmer were honored by the con-
gregation Saturday night at re-
ception held at the parsonage,
Eighth and Holt streets.
Both members and friends of the
church as we'll as the pastors and
members of other churches in the
city called to welcome the new ar
rivals who have many friends in
the. city as they lived here some
years ago. Members of the Aid So
ciety we're in charge Of arrange
ments.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03

Transformed into a spring gar
den, the First Baptist church Sun
day afternoon was the scene of one
of the most beautiful weddings OF
the season when Miss Agnes Pen
nington, daughter of Mrs. Regina
Pennington, became the bride of
Charles Wondra, jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Wondra, sr, of Vic
torville.
The ceremony was performed at
4:30 o'clock in the presence of a
large group of friends and rela-
tives, the Rev. Mr.. Harold E. Doty
reading the impressive service.
Exquisite seasonal flowers dec
GRATED the church so that 1t re-
sembled a beautiful garden. At eth
er side of the altar was a white
picket fence in which flowers and
ferns were interlaced effectively
while in the background was a
white arbor decorated with trailing
vines and blossoms and flanked by
huge baskets of white gladiolas
White candles In tall candelabra
lighted the altar.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs
Margaret Rau, played program
of incidental music and just prior
to the entrance of the bridal party
Miss Marian Call sang, "Oh Prom
ise Me- after which the junior choir
sang II Love You Truly" with violin
obligato by Stan Atkin and Incl
dental solo by Virginia Jones.
Beautiful Bride
The bride, who is striking bru-
nette, was given in marriage by her
brother, Cecil Pennington of Los
Angeles, and made radiant picture
In her wedding gown of white Slip
per satin with short train, long
pointed sleeves, and heartshaped
neckline. Her tulle veil of finger
tip length was caught to her head
by halo of orange blossoms and
kher only ornament was a three
1strand necklace of pearls. She car
ried white satin prayer book
adorned with an orchid from which
fell satin streamers interviewer with
lilies of the valley.
Louise Pennington, sister of the
bride, was her maid of honor and
her blonde coloring was In effective
contrast. Her frock, similar in style
to that of the bride. was of shell
pink satin with short sleeves and
she wore a shoulder length veil of
pink tulle with wreath of hand
made pink flowers. Her bouquet
was of pink gladiolas.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-03
Home Department Women at
Regional Conference

dance numbers by three students OF
Blanche, Courteney of Calexico. ac-
companied at the piano by Tilla
McCampbell: Joan Bowker, Jean
Gunterman and Margaret Brown
Frank Pearce led the community
singing also singing several solos
accompanied by Mrs. Perry. F.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STUDEBAKER State Commander 1898
cruising sedan. In perfect condition
upholstery and tires like new; neater; DUAL
equipment; priced for today at S799. Hitler
Motors, Metropolitan Studeoaker Dealer
925 Silver Spring ave, Silver Spring. Nd
Shepherd 6100
STUDEBAKER '3S Pres. 4-door trunk sed
overdrive. heater, radio, blk. fin. Come in
anG ler US tell you complete story. Drive it
today. Butler Bonded: reduced S100. My
cars make good or do. LEE D. BUTLER,
INC, 1121 21st st. NV. Dist. 1918.
STUDEBAKER 1885 4-door touring sedan;
dandy motor very good tires. spotless in
terror; car thoroughly checked for safe
winter driving; low price at S265. PACK
ARD. oath and N SITS. NV. Republic 0145.
STUDEBAKER 1887 trunk sedan: beautiful
sky tint; heater; bargain at S525. H B.
LEARY. Jr;, & BROS. 1921 14th st. NV.
Potomac 1900
TERRAPLANE 1888 convertible coupe.
the road color black finish clean, leather
upholstery; good running condition; $125.
Emerson & Orme. Buick. 18th and M Sts.
NV. Dist. 500. Open Sunday.
TERRAPLANE '35 4-door trunk sed.; heat
er; blk. fin; practically NEW Goodrich
tires. A fine car at a bargain price: 81
down. LEE D. BUTLER, INC. 112l 21st
ST. NV. District 1918.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

OLDsMoBILE 1888 2-door trunk sedan.
adio on heater 5Tst ike new car through
ast 'n An. of snEss s%a
most careful inspection; $745. Pohanka
Service. 1928 goth st. NV. District 9141.
oLDsMoB1LE 1893 (slx) convertible coupe
with leather upholstery to match BLACK
burbank top: very attractive and sporty
car; locally owned and has had marvellous
terms. sUpERioR MOTORS i4th and F
sts. NV. Dupont 1900.
oLDsMOBHE 1896 touring sedan; paint.
above the average; low in price at s465;
Arcade e. PONTIAC. On 4 es' direct reel factory dealer.
1919 Irving st. NV. Adams O575.
motor and everything very nice; $375.
Emerson 2036.
PACKARD 1898 sedan. model 12O-B; excel
!ent blue hnish large trunk rack motor
ns 4edSeea so s45 Efs
ARD. 24th and N SITS. NV. Republic 0l4b
BACKYARD 1898 8 touring sedan. black
nnish low mileage. one owner. like new car
to own na PHckARp for sssb sSS
PACKARD. 4 SI Gath and sts. NV. Republic
rAcKARR .es:E ,!ss !ss7 model lsS 4do9E tr.na
attrsetive car; ot reduced a' to o0Cs sse5. H VIZ 3
ave: ne. Potomac 4595.
PACKARD 1887 model 12O-C. 4-door tour
ing sedan: original black finish like new,
motor and rubber excellent, .spotless inte-
rlor new.car appearance and performance
ARD. gath and N SITS. NV Republic oi45
PACKARD 1887 6-cylinder 2-door touring
sedan; black finish. seat covers, radio and
heater. motor excellent very good tires:
$9tn sf5 at and iSy ss nT REce RsSa5 sS5
lie O145.
PACKARD 1892 convertible sedan; the
sameness Of Packard's styling makes the
appearance Of this smart sports model
good mechanical order. leather upholstery:
Sl9o. Emerson 4 Orme. Buick. nth and
M SITS. NV. Dist. 500. Open Sunday.
PACKARD 1885 12O touring sedan: SPAR
kllng black finish. beautiful broadcloth up
nSr molstery, 1a extra good tires spacious trunk;
overhaul Blue Ribbon guarantee liberal
trade. easy terms. Triangle Motors. 14O1
r. !. ave. ne. Dec. 63OO
PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe 4-door touring
radio: driven only 17.0oo miles BY original ]
Golden. 1913 Carroll st. NV. Georgia 1869
PLYMOUTH coach. 1898: excellent condi-
neW on vfsr nss tires tires nsT brakes neT clutch
lie 25sb. Apt. 208. after 7 pm.
PLYMOUTH 1896 sedan; black safety-steel
body appears new: fine floating power en-
cine; fine tires; will give thousands of
@ @S 'ssss H SssyGs at 10y sGst
Dist. 800. Open evenings. " '' 49,"
PLYMOUTH 1888 P. d. 4-door sedan, only
sood rabSe1 abS only ss9 down
service See 1t today at Hill g. Tibbitts,
MS vermont ave. NV. Natl $3.50.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

PLYMOUTH 1898 coupe. excellent condi-
ton: owner needs money quick: will sacri.
demonstrated ted 4si5 Mor5n 14th st, 0e NV. r Ran
dolph 1920 Dealer.
PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe 4-door trunk
sedan very low mileage. perfect motor.
and G.; M. A.. c. terms: S495 Addison
chevrolet, l437 Irving st. NV. Adams 54l !:
PLYMOUTH 1887 4-door trunk sedan, at
@terior @ clean fine tires and 1t runs perfectly.
pohow1 po1 won't find nicer one in town; $445.
Pis3aiet pHhanta a1sf! Service 1926 goth St NV.
PLYMOUTH 1886 de luxe 2-door touring
bargain for, 1895. H. B. LEARY. Jr. &
bROS. 1921 14th st. NV. Potomac 1900.
PLYMOUTH trunk sedan. 1898, new-car
buyers buyers will like this. car. low mileage, ex-
holstery, original finish of Palm Beach
nIv tan rsdtlo sdts M oGuaTsnteea terms and trade
deaiers @ sof2 eo MORRIS NC
NV. Emerson 1885.
PLYMOUTH 1894 cabriolet. perfect black
nanSac.,I nnfsh new top: good tires and it runs
give many miles OF of fine ''e service; S W se45.
la Pohanka Service. 1126 goth st. NV.
PLYMOUTH Ply 1887 De, luxe 2-dr. ,tr. sedan
thoussnds This TreS Es Va Value. tinished hSS IN IN
a beautiful green, has low mileage, ex-
ceilent tires and Is fully guaranteed. Now
TreW Motor Co, 1926 14th st. NV. and
l4th and Pa. ave. Sc.
PLYMOUTH 1897 de luxe sedan; original
owner: very low mileage; tires and paint
sacrifice Call Mr.. Beck, Michigan 9O41
PLYMOUTH 1897 bus. coupe; black finish
like new; must see to appreciated; sac,
$500; terms. Col. 6lS6-M. Dealer.
PLYMOUTH 1899 de luxe touring sedan;
de luxe all around 300 actual miles;
never licensed or titled: guaranteed as new;
rare yearly bargain. Save at Skinker Oldest
ChrySler dealer, 1915 Goth NV.
PONTIAC coupe. 1888: excellent condition.
14th st, NV. Decatur 5724
PONTIAC 1896 touring sedan: economical
S-cyllnder motor that's in excellent condi-
ton rubber and interior excellent splen-
did family car reduced to S425. PACKARD.
24th and stS. NV. Republic 0l45.