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Greenbelt cooperator., 1939-03-02
HAVE WE CONE OF AGE?
TO the Editor


this community must to halt .order their ranks
and take stock Of themselves to the reason for
their being
An analysis is very much in to fix the basis
which this town exists, and to scrutinize rea-
sons for its continuance. First. let square off
with the facts they and inquire, this town
a positive factor Is it negative one? The an
swer will be based scrutiny of the underlying
philosophy Of it's inhabitants.
If Greenbe1t created to be q subtle form Of
dole. magnificant WFA hadout to enable the fail
uress the blown fuses, the blanks, the useless to
live In style beyond their elsewhere, if
Greenbe1t is haven for stamble-brms, then it is
negative factor its for being the ephemera1
one Of "ereating work.. its being populated with
1ow-sa1aried people transient phenomenon. a mcmen-
tary condition. which is due justi fable and
abrupt change when the benevolent attitude Of the
powers that be shall have changed due perhaps to
change in the management Of national enterprises
TO harsher. and more realistic" attitude towards
ourselves.
If. however. Greenbe1t an attempt to evaluate
q new social philosophy; to BRING into existence
form Of cni ty sfter which the natl will attempt
to pattern itself in the changing f1x envir-
oment to better, more decent form Of livine
for the masses, then Greenbe1t is positive culture
al factor. and its existence justified, here
not recipients Of doles. handouts. charity free
decent, 1awabiding. Intelligent "averege" citizens
Of whom any community could be proud for their fine
spirit Of civic enterprise, cooperativeness
Illness and neighbor1iness.
BUT to be considered in this class Of the decent
intelligent average" we must really cast up
counts We must visualize the situation it is.
TO be refuge a prototype of the emerging g.
economy from the old chaos. from the breakdown Of
rugged individua1isn," Of gougng, charging what
the traffic Will be. all the burdens and bugaboos
which this community created to we must
realize that 1T is not sufficient to wine nag ,co
plain;not enough to be caustica1ly critical, hmor
ous1y destructive Of the bed rock principles. but
to realize and for all time that no Greenbelt
can exist unless it makes it's ibutio on to the
sum of all the "brave world" which it planned
to bring into existence. This contribution only
be and must be the transitional form Of econouy
by which we emerge from the dark ages Of the past
into the light Of the future, and that is, by the
creation of the truly cooperative form Of community.
Unless each man and is willing to join the
ranks Of the workers. the creators, the doers, by
giving his and her stint to the creation Of the
cooperative. the enterprise must necessity fail
TOR no house divided may stand, in falling ali
the drifters and grafters, who hoped on to "hm
a iree ride. lacking se1f-respect or principles.
WILL accomplish the purpose which thew a1wn1s he-e
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Kiomelaka Group
In Holiday
Festivities

HEBER, Dec 81. - Kiomelaka
Camp Fire girls had their regular
meeting at the home of Ruth Boone
where they made plans for the
Christmas party and where they
wrapped Christmas presents. Those
present for this session were: Mrs.
Karye Ingle, guardian; Bernice
LESLEY Evelyn Myers, Gloria Payne,
Joan Bradford, Ruth Boone, men,
berS, and Edith Switzerland, a
guest Games and songs and re-
freshments were enjoyed after the
meeting.
Games were also featured at the
Christmas party as we'll as dancing.
Mrs. Ingle served refreshments to:
Oscar, Hester, Leroy and Robert
Atkinson, Ray and Dick Ingle, Lar
~ Beck, Gloria Payne, Frances At
kinson. Ruth Boone, Bernice LESLEY.
Evelyn Myers, Joan Bradford, Mr.
Ingle. Gifts were exchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

the land she represents. In nearly
every instance the women have
lived or have travelled in their re-
spective countries or their parents
were natives of those lands. Mrs.
|. Thanner will talk on Germany;
Mrs. Herbert Harris, Norway; Mrs.
George Winwright, Holland; Mrs.
Tony Neves, Portugal; Miss Ella
Hofer, Switzerland, assisted by the
Misses Gertrude and Ida Kathriner
who as echoes" will be heard in
several yodelling selections; Miss
Mary Sonoda, Japan. Mrs. Alex
McRae will present the summary
with which this number will con-
clude.
Musical selections are to be fea-
tured and at the conclusion Of the
program, recreation, including dane
ing, will be enjoyed.
The membership honor roll will
be on display under the direction
of Wallie Brandt. G.. v. Upholt,
new director and Matt LaBrucherie,
secretary-treasurer, will preside at
the business session.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
CaIipatria School
Teachers on
Vacation

CALPATRlA, Dec. 27.-The tea
chers of Fremont school are spend
ing the holidays in various parts of
the country. Miss Lucille Address
went to Los Angeles to spend
Christmas with her mother.
Mrs Thora Smith went to La
ouna where her parents live
Mrs. Alfred Adams is remaining
at home and has as her guests her
StSter and brother-in-laW, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. r. Dulin and children of
Long Beach; her mother and ia
ther and sister, Rebecca from
Phoenix and her brother and fam.
lily from El Centre.
Mrs. Gladys Eddins and husband
and daughter, Peggy Ann, went to
Texas TO attend a family reunion.
Miss Julia Riley is in Long Beach
visiting her friend, Miss Nettie Will
'erton.
Miss Eleanor Lechler went to
Los Angeles to be with her mother
during the holidays
Mrs. Loie Ford spent Christmas at
home but went to Los Angeles later
in the week to visit relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Genevieve Thomson will
spend most of her vacation in Cali
oatria.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Moniz visited
in San Jose at the home of Mr..
Moniz' parents and Mrs. Moniz' par
ents in Stockton.
Mr.. Paul Cook, Superintendent, is
spending most of his vacation is
Calipatria
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
First Christmas
In New Home

Yuletide this year was a parti-
cularly happy one for Mr.. and Mrs
J. Don Campbell since it was their
first Christmas in their new home,
1865 State street. Here members
of the immediate family gathered
for the festivities.
In celebration of this happy occa-
sion the house was profusely decor
ated, including a beautifully lighted
Christmas tree, laden with presents,
which attracted the younger chill
dren.
For Christmas dinner the Camp
bells enjoyed an Is pound turkey
sent from Oklahoma by Mrs. Camp
BELLS mother, Mrs. Reed
The day was doubly important
for it also celebrated two birthday
anniversaries: that OF Mr.. Camp
bells father, George L. Campbell
and that of his SiX-year old daugh-
ter, little Donna 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Combined Christmas and New Years
Program Friday for McCabe-EucaIyptus

A combined Christmas and New
Years party will be enjoyed by
McCabe- Eucalyptus farm center at
its meeting Friday night at 7:30
o'clock in the McCabe school.
A gaily decorated tree will greet
the guests ana later in the evening
Santa Claus will appear to distri-
butte bags of candy for the chill
dren.
The program will open with the
singing of Christmas carols under
the leadership of A. A. Moody; the
school orchestra will be heard in
several selections; Miss Earlene
Northrop will present reading,
Twas The Night After Christmas;
new center officers will be installed.
An international Yuletide will
be the theme of the skit, Christ
mas in Foreign Lands, to be pre-
sented ny group of women. Each
in her native costume will tell the
Yuletide customs and traditions of
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Baptist Church
Convoca+ions in
California

"The Mission of the Church in
Distressed World" is the central
theme for the hundred Baptist con-
vocations which Northern Baptists
have projected as their major pro-
gram for the year.
Six convocations have been an
nounced for California: in Oakland,
Selma, Bakersfield, Los Angeles,
San Diego and Pomona Valley
residents are more interested in
the latter three: that in Los An
geles is scheduled for Jan. 16; San
Diego's Is Jan. II and Pomona's
on Jan. 18.
Visiting speakers will be the Rev.
Mr.. Earl Frederick Adams, team
leader; the Rev. Mr. Frank E. Eden
of Portland, Ore; the Rev. Mr..
Newton c. Fetter of Cambridge,
Mass: the Rev. Mr.. w. o. Lewis,
secretary of the Baptist World AL
lance; the Rev. Mr.. U. 8. Mitchell
OF Berkeley; the Rev. Mr.. Henry
G.. Smith, chairman of the council
on finance and promotion; Mrs.
Leslie Swain Of Providence, R. l.;
and DR.. P. c. Wright of the min
listers and missionaries benefit board.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Family Reunion
At Tondro Home
This Christmas
Clubs
Society

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Tondro had
one of the incest Christmases they
ever had this year since all their
children, and also their two grand
children, were with them for the
holidays
In addition to their son, Bud,
their daughter, Mrs. Felix Milstead,
the former Margaret Tondro, and
Mr. Milstead and their daughter,
Barbara Elizabeth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tondro had with them Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Frankish and their
daughter Gail who are visiting them
from New York City. Mrs. Frankish
is the former Barbara Tondro.
Mr.. FIankish is with the New
York city bureau of the United
Press, handling the war news, and
he is at present on a four weeks
vacation. Mrs. Frankish and their
daughter will remain for several
months in the valley before return
ing to New York. The three plan
to leave Saturday for Ontario TO
visit Mr. Frankish's family.
In addition to these members of
the family the Tondros were joined
Christmas day by Mr. Tondro's sis
ter, Miss Edith Tondro of Tujunga;
by Mr.. and Mrs Mark Vilim of
Coronado, by Mrs. Frankish's mo-
ther, sister and uncle; Mrs. Hugh
Frankish, Miss Ruth Mary Frank
ish, Leonard Frankish, all of On
tario; and nephew. Prosper Morse
of BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
O. M. Starks Hold Open House
Honoring Eastern Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. O. NJ. Stark of 1901
South Fourth street held open
house Tuesday afternoon and eve
mig, honoring Mr.. and Mrs. George
RiveS of Philadelphia, Pa, and Mr.
and Mrs. w. C. Golden, who with
their son, Jack, came from Tule-
lake for the occasion.
Mr.. Rives is Mrs. Stark's brother,
and also the brother of Mrs. Gold
en-. AS it is two years since he had
been in Ell Centre and as none of
his friends had met Mrs. Rives,
Mrs. Stark held open house so that
Fl CentranS might have the OPP
portunity to renew old friendships
and to meet Mrs. RiYes.
The house was gay with its
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

FL Centro Elks are planning u
New Years Eve celebration which
will be decidedly unique and which
really will be a New Years mornni2
dance since the music will not
start until after midnight when Jan.
l has officially arrived and Mon
day morning has begun.
This plan has been decided upon
since New Years Eve falls on Sun
day.
Starting at II p. m. Sunday the
club will sponsor a watch night par
ty for Elks and their invited guests
SO that the old year may be seen
on its way out, and the new year
greeted on its arrival. Dancing will
start between 1890 and p. m. and
a delicious New Years breakfast will
be served at 3 a. m.
This Innovation is meeting with
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
San Francisco
Opera Ballet
Appears Here

Next event in this years con-
cert series sponsored by the Tmper-
ial Valley Music Teachers asSocia-
ton will take place on Jan. Is
when the San Francisco Opera bal
let will be presented in the high
school auditorium.
The ballet is maintained by the
San Francisco Opera association to
furnish ballets during the annual
season of the opera company, going
on tour immediately after the close
Of the opera season.
William Christensen, talented
young Danish artist, has been ballet
master and photographer since
organization of a permanent ballet
company two years ago, The COM
pany has its own permanent quar-
ters, has daily rehearSals and has
developed a mature company OF
suave. beautifully co-ordinated dan
GERS, company that is said to rank
with the best in the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Buffet Supper
Smart Affair

Silver and red were the colors
used by Mrs. w. j. Clements, 670
Olive, in her smart table appoint
ment Tuesday night when she en-
tertained with a buffet supper for
her daughter, Kay who is home
from U.C.L.A. for the holidays.
Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Mer-
win Mccoy, Mr.. ana Mrs. Merritt
Bradshaw, Miss Jacqueline LaVine,
Miss Helen Scott, Miss Ada Besse
Beynon, Leroy Rumsey, Larry Will
liams, Warren Washburn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Christmas tree and other seasonal
decorations. while the tea table
was centered with sweetpeas, which
we're a novelty to Mrs. Rives at this
season of the year Red tapers and
colorful nasturtiums completed the
appointment.
While the visitors are in the val
ley Mr.. and Mrs Stark are plan
ming to show them the many places
of interest, including trips to Mex
leo and to the Salton Sea and the
mudpots. Mr.. and MRS. Rives will
leave Saturday on their return trip.
Mr.. Rives is a graduate of Gen.
tral high school and junior college
and also of U. S. c.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Council Sponsors
Costume Dance

Since December has a fifth Fri
day, Rural Recreation Council has
decided to sponsor an extra dance
this month which will take place on
Friday of this week at $50 O'Clock
in the Imperial Veterans hall.
In addition to the usual old time
dances, this party is to be costume
affair and prizes are to be given
for the best costumes. No masks are
to be worn, however, as this is not
masquerade, said D. E Green,
leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
cSnfsh:. ssnSa: OF Interest to Women sosssy saS
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY


TOastmistress club, 6:I5, California
hotel.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
LO.O.F. No. 408, 1880, Brawley.
/. v. Stamp and Coin club, 1880,
ice plant.
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
"Blue orchid" dance, 8, Masonic
temple.
THURSDAY
Rotary club, Barbara Worth.
20-30 club, :, California hotel.
Townsend club No. 2, 1880, court
house.
Troop Ia, B.S.A., 1870, Scout hut.
Troop 25, B.S.A., 1880, McCabe.
RAM. No. 100, 1880, Masonic
temple.
Building trades council, 1880,
Labor temple.
Electricians union, 1880, Labor
temple.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall.
Dams Entire public speaking, 1870,
county library.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Hosts at Farewell
Party tuesday

Complimenting Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Ferris, who are soon to leave
the valley to make their home in
San Diego, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Kieffer were hosts Tuesday night at
a farewell party given at their
home, 1925 Olive avenue.
Yuletide decorations provided
colorful setting and the guests en-
loved games. later receiving pack
ages from the prettily decorated
tree. The table appointment fea-
turei a Christmas scene with Santa
Claus and his reindeer as the GEN.
trail figures.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Ferris,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmond Gies, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Macdonald of Brock
ton, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Macdonald are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Giles. Mrs.
Macdonald is Mr. Gies' sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Barbara Worth hotel is planning
q history making New Years Eve
celebration for Sunday night, one
in which 1910 will be given a well
come which will certainly start the
New Year in royal fashion.
Lyle Griffin and his English
Gentlemen, one of the coasts out
standing swing bands which is
known as "Hollywood's favorite or
chestra", has been engaged for the
evening. an announcement which
has been greeted with enthusiasm
by the lovers of good dance music.
Not only has the hotel secured
the best dance band available but
it has planned a dinner menu, dec
orations, favors Whcih are of the
same high standard. endeavoring to
make this the best New Years Eve
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Bridge Club
Entertained

Dessert and bridge were enjoyed
by members of the Melvin Kings
bridge club who met at their home
COS Olive avenue. Tuesday night
Mr.. and Mrs. King winning the
high scores in the evenings play
Those present il addition to the
hosts, Mr.. and Mrs. M. Q. King, jr.,
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nuffer,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Buehner, Mr..
and Mrs. Norman c. Deaton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Women's S Exchange
Closed for Year

The combination Women'S eX-
change and gift shop, organized
by Mrs. c. H. Leger, closed We'd
nesday after a successful first sea-
son in which the handiwork and
art objects of more than 20 people
were sold at the shop. Other local
residents came in too late to have
their products sold this season but
it is hoped that this cooperative
market for valley craft workers can
be reopened next year in November
and December
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Farm Advisors to
Attend Conference

Members of the Imperial Valley
agricultural extension service staff
will attend the annual farm advisor
conference at Berkeley next week,
Frank BeySchlag, county agent, de
clared Wednesday.
Staff members who will attend
the conference are: Frank Bey-
schlag, Lee Landerman, George
Winwright and Florence Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Jackson Dinner
Scheduled Here

Plans were under way Wednesday
for a Jackson Day dinner in Ell
Centre Jan. 8, Charles Provence,
president of the Young Democratic
club of Imperial county announced.
Program chairman will be DR..
Gobel Hurst, who said the list of
speakers would be announced later.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
First Christmas
Babyis Girl

First Christmas baby to be re-
ported to the Post-Press is a girl,
born at 1855 am. Christmas day to
Mr.. and Mrs. Guadalupe Juarez who
live one mile north of the Morris
store. The baby weighed 81 pounds
at birth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Ell Centro EIks Sponsoring Gay
New Years Morning Dance

much approval and reservations are
coming in rapidly. Robert Rayburn,
chairman, and his committee have
planned novel decorations, special
and favors, while Charles
B. Jobes and his kitchen mechanics
have planned a particularly ap-
petizing breakfast menu
Reservations should be made
with the lodge secretary, Henry
Swanson.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
New Years Eve Dinner Dance
At Barbara Worth Hotel

party the hotel has ever sponsored.
Tables will be arranged about the
lobby and dinner will be served
from $50 on. allowing guests to
dine at whatever hour they please.
Reservations for the party should
be made directly with the hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Holiday Festivities Feature
Variety of Celebrations

The Warren F. Fox ranch was
! the scene of a gay family reunion
Christmas, DR.. Fox's brother, DR..
| Bradford Fox. with Mrs. Fox and
| their son. Burton; DR.. Warren Fox S
sister, Mrs. Douglas Haughton and
Mr.. Haughton. all of Pasadena, be-
ing present to celebrate the day
together. Bob Fox, son of DR.. and
Mrs. Warren F. Fox, could not be
home for the holidays SO his parents
are planning to visit him in Los
Angeles over New Years. Bob is a
student at use. which is also his
fathers alma mater.
One of the biggest family re-
unions this year was that at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Ryder, east of West where men,
bers of the Ryder and West FAM
lilies gathered together. Mrs. Dan
West, II, is the Ryder's daughter,
and her son, Dan West III, had
Christmas with his grandparents,
and his great grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. E. Ryder of Eau Claire,
Wis, who are spending the winter
in the valley. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Ryder, Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Ryder, Mr.. ami
Mrs. Robert Taecker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. C. F..
Bachor, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ryd-
er, Dan West Mr.. and Mrs. Dan
West, II, and their son, Dan III.
Miss Norma Ryder, Ray Jamison,
Robert Ryder, Eugene and Donald
Bachor, Doreen and Marilyn Brown,
Roberta Taecker, Henry Ryder.
Patricia Jones has as her house
guest this week Betty Galloway who
Is former resident of Ell Centre.
Christmas was celebrated on Sun
day at the Herbert Holt home where
guests for dinner were: Mr.. Hollis
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Holt of Ell
Centro; Mrs. Hollis uncle, Geo. Graf
ner Of Los Angeles, and the Holts'
daughter and son-in-laW, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Gardner of Los Angeles
Mrs. Gardner is the former Doro-
thy Holt. The other members of the
family who were present, in addi-
ton to the hosts were Ellen, Bob
and Bert Holt. The Angelenos re-
turned Monday to their homes.
Phyllis Anderson of San Diego
and Roger Anderson of Glendale
were home for a Christmas family
celebration with their grandpar-
ents, Dr.. and Mrs. George Swami
and their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
l.. Anderson.
Mrs. Sara E. Read of Jacumba |
spent Christmas with her son,
A. Bratton and Mrs. Brat
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Daughter Born
oCariIIos

Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Garlic of Ais
Park street, have announced the
arrival of a daughter, May Angelita,
born Friday, Dec. % and weighing
10 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall B. Perkin.
and their daughters celebrated
Christmas with Mrs. Perkins
mother, Mrs. Kate Oldham, Marilyr1
Perkins is spending the winter
months with her grandmother. The
Perkins are former valley residents
now living IN Beverly Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Apple are in
the valley for few days spending
the holidays with Mr.. Apples father,
DR.. w. w. Apple. The Apples make
their home in Salinas.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A. Contos en-
.joyed Christmas in Alhambra with
Mrs. Contos' sister
Mr.. and Mrs. John Benson and
their two children, Mary Margaret
and Johnny, of 760 Holt avenue,
are spending the holidays with rela-
tives in Arizona and will return
to the valley New Years day.
Christmas Gay was saddened for
Mrs. Sherman Eldridge for upon
returning home Monday after a
holiday in the Laguna mountains
where Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge and
their daughter, jeanette, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hays, Mrs.
Eldridge found a telegram telling
her her mother had suffered a
sudden illness. Mr.. and Mrs
Eldridge left Immediately for Los
Angeles
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Worrall and
their daughter, Pamela Ann, with
Mr.. WorralPs parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G. j. Worrall who spent Christmas
with Mrs. Worrall's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard p. Meyer, left
Tuesday for Long Beach. Miss Eli
Zabeth Meyer will remain this week,
returning Tuesday to U. C. L. A.
where she is doing post graduate
work
Not a Christmas visitor, but al
ways a welcome one at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. F.. w. Peterson
is their son, Bill, who arrived We'd
pesday morning from Los Angeles.
Bill Peterson, who is connected
with the personnel office of de-
partment of the Los Angeles SRA
office will be in the valley two days
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey WhitelaW
and their daughter and son-in-law,
MI. and Mrs. Russell Yeager have
returned to FL Centro from North
Hollywood where they spent the /,
holidays, enjoying visit with Mr. |
WhitelaW's mother, Mrs K. H !
WhitelaW, and a family reunion at
the George Stoll residence.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Methodist Choir
Party Saturday

Methodist choir members will be
guests at a dessert party Saturday
night at T:30 o'clock at the j. D.
Foss home, 728 ''Holt avenue, aftet
which they will have their rehearsal.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27
Announcements
Of Me e+ines

Dams Entire Public speaking group
will meet Thursday night at 7:30
O'Clock in the county library.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Mrs. Sara E. Read of Jacumba
spent Christmas with her son,
Charles A. Bratton and Mrs. Brat
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John Benson and
their two children, Mary Margaret
and Johnny, of 760 Holt avenue,
are spending the holidays with rela-
tives in Arizona and will return
to the valley New Years day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. N. A. Contos en-
joyed Christmas in Alhambra with
Mrs Contos' sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Phyllis Anderson of San Diego
and Roger Anderson of Glendale
were home for a Christmas family
celebration with their grandpar-
entS, DR.. and Mrs. George Swami
and their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
l.. Anderson.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Apple are in
the valley for few days spending
the holidays with Mr.. Apples father,
DR.. w. w. Apple. The Apples make
their home in Salinas.