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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18

women in Politics" was the sub
ject discussed ably by Mrs. r. d.
McPherrin for Chapter AV, PEO.,
at its meeting Monday, which be-
gan with a luncheon at the Bar
bara Worth hotel with Mrs. j. d.
Huston and Mrs. Leroy Holt as
hoSteSSeS.
A long basket of white and yellow
flowers centered the attractively
appointed luncheon table.
After luncheon the group adjourn
ed to the Minor o. Simms home on
Sandalwood and Seventh streets
where the business meeting and
program were conducted
Mrs. McPherrin prefaced her re-
|a' arks with a brief history Of the
Bstruggle for equal rights for women
in this country, pointing out that
1t is only 10 years since women in
the United States have had the
right to vote in a presidential elec-
ton.
Some of the outstanding women
in politics in this country and in
others we're described among them
being: Lady Astor, first woman in
the British parliament; Mrs. j.
Borden Hartman, minister to Den
mrak; Senator Dixie Bibbs Graves,
Senator Hattie Carraway, Marian
Martin, assistant to the chairman
of the National Republican COM
mittee. Linda Littleiohn of Austria
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Mrs. Vierhus to Represent
PIT. at Convention

Mrs. A. v. VierhuS of Calexico,
newly installed president of the Inn
perial county council of Parents
and Teachers, is to be sent to rep
resent the council to the annual
convention of the California Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers it
was decided at the council meeting
Monday afternoon in the Harding
school.
The convention Is May 1919 in
Santa Barbara and nearly every
one of the 13 valley associations Is
sending its president to the gather
ing.
Mrs. Vierhus appointed the fol-
lowing committee chairmen: Mrs
Travis Smith, Calexico, PIT. A.
information; Mrs. Edwin O'Connor
Calexico, parent education; Mrs. A
l.. Dilbeck, Ej Centre, membership;
Paul Cook, Heber, recreation; Mrs
r. l.. Lamb, Westmorland, safety;
Mrs. Guy A. Weakley, Ell Centre
music; Mrs. Warren E. Sage, El
Centre, human relationships and
character education; Roger Walton
Ell Centro, migratory children; Mrs
Everett Weatherbie, Ell Centro
finance and budget; Mrs. Russell
Graves, Ell Centro, program; Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
by Anne Hardy Davis
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Scene of Pretty Wedding

st. Marys Catholic church was
the scene Of a beautiful wedding
Sunday morning when Miss Lena
Niboh, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Felix Niboli, became the bride of
Joseph Michael Procsal, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Procsal.
Father J. A. G. Van Veggel pre-
sided at the impressive ceremony
appropriate music for which was
provided by Mrs. Eleanor McGirk
The beautiful bride made a pref
ty picture as she recited her VOWS
wearing a smart suit in the new
shade, Persian rose, with black ac-
cessories. Her corsage was of gar
denias and TaliSman roses and she
carried a prayer book and rosary
Mrs. Carmen Baker, sister of the
bride and her only attendant, was
gCWned in teal blue frock with
a white redingote. Her accessories
were in the japonica shade and
her corsage was of Talisman roses
Frank Procsal, brother of the
bridegroom, acted as his best man
both wearing dark coats, white
trousers and boutonnieres of car
nations.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Note d Le cturer
Here Thursday

DR.. Nadina kavinoky of Los An
geles, world traveller and lecturer
or problems of interest to mothers,
is to speak in FL Centro Thursday
at y noon in the California hotel,
telling something of what is being
done i'll other communities to meet
these problems.
This meeting is open TO all in
terested but reservations must be
made with Mrs. Margaret Mclean
telephone 1853.
Thursday night Or. Kavinoky is
to address a group of professional
workers, physicians, nurses, teach
els, etc.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
News Items About
VaIIev Residents

Heath Hovey, son Of Mr. and Mrs
Harry Hovey who recently under
went an operation, has recovered
sufficiently to be able to return to
his home from Paradise Valley SAN
itarium, National City.
Mrs. w. H. TulloS iS the new
vice president for Imperial of Wom-
ems University club, the name hav-
ing been incorrectly reported to the
Post-PreSs.
Mrs. p. b. Christian. mother OF
Elton Christian of FL Centro, has
neen VISITING MI. and Mrs. w. E.
Hartzog. Mrs. Christian Is a for
ner valley resident and her many
friends have enjoyed seeing her
again.
NTies IIolen S'eoel of Fl Centro
was to be operated uuon Tuesday
morning in the Good Samaritan
! hospital, Los Angeles.
Pat GLASGOW wae called to rTink =
neville. H.. bv the serious illness
of his mother. Mrs. Robert GLASGOW
Tho ie recovering. however. so thai
MI. Glasgow expects to be back IL
the valley shortly.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Additional Names
On Guest List

Due to an error, the following
names of guests were omitted from
the list of those attending the bridge
luncheon given Saturday at Hotel de
ANA, Calexico, by Mrs. Alvin I'M
mel and Mrs. Howard Vencill: Mes
danes j. K. Fahring, Sam Webb,
jr., w. J. Reynolds, Clark Butler,
G. P. Denny, Lewis Mitchcll, Frank
McCown, Curtis King, Wilbert
Ciarrick, w. l.. Huebner, Miss Mary
Bashara, Mrs. James Mackie, Mrs
Claiborne Johnson, Mrs. M. Parker,
Mrs. Charles Williams.
Others who were invited were:
Mesdames Virgil Edwards, Ernest
Edwards j. r. Snyder, j. T. Little,
I. H. Shaw, Sam Webb, ST., l.. E.
Jessen,. Al Cravath, w. E. Beale
John lenos, Keith Nets, William
Burke, George Shaver, William
A Clarke, Forrest Ferguson, r. N.
Claiborne. H. T. Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Mrs. Waterman, Mrs. Reid in
Program for Club Thursday

American music from the early
days of the country to the present
time will be presented for the Ten
Thousand club Thursday by Eliza =
beth Waterman, dramatic contralto,
and Ruth r. Teeple Reid, pianist.
This American Musicale" is spon-
sored by the clubs History section
whose members are hostesses for
the day and who will serve tea
after the program.
Mrs. Waterman. and Mrs. Reid
have worked out a program which
is not only one of musical worth
but which is also representative Of
the various trends in American
music.
Homer Grunns descriptive COM
positions, the Negro melodies, those
Of the American Indians. the music
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Sycamore Family
Eccentricities
30. Of Play

you Can't Take 1t With You
the delightful comedy which the
junior college will present on Friday
and Saturday nights of this week
revolves around the eccentricities ol
the Sycamore family, each OF whor'
5 is a strong individualist and pur-
sues his own interests with com
plete disregard of the others hob
bieS.
From Grandfather, Martin Van
derhoff, played by Bob Rawles, t6
Essie Sycamore whose ambition is
to be a dancer, and who is played
by Nancy Lee McCaslin, the family
keeps not only its own members but
those connected with it in state
of constant confusion which pro-
:. .vides ample opportunity for un-
eoarious situations but considerable
Etrouble for the. only normal mem
ber of the family.
The all-purpose family living
room with its jumble of typeWriters,
printing press, darts, snakes, is H.
Illustrative of the lives of the family
the various members assembling
there to continue their hobbies or
10 exchange information as to their
progress. Dorothea Eiler plays the
mother, Penelope Sycamore, who
for eight years has been typewrit-
ing plays because she likes to do 1t
better than anything else.
Stanley Ryerson is Mr.. Kolekhov
Russian dancing teacher who tells
Essie, after eight years of practice
that she is one of his most promis-
ing pupils, while Betty Lemons
plays the part of the Grand Ouch
ess Olga who usually drops in at
dinner time.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Theatr Party for
Shirley Davie

Sunday marked the thirteenth
birthday anniversary of Shirley
Davie and to celebrate that event
her mother, Mrs. H. Davie gave a
theatre party in her honor.
After the matinee the guests re
turned to the Davie home east CT
El Centro for refreshments. the
table decorations carrying out an
attractive color scheme of pink and
white. The guest of honor recelv-
ed many lovely gifts from her
friends.
Guests, in addition to Shirley
were: Colleen Shepard, Dolores
Mendivel, Imogene Martin, Margar-
ct Noriss, Thelma Crumrine, Viola
Packus, Bonnie Jean Baum.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Return from Trip
To San Francisco

Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Clevenger
have returned from San Francisco
and vicinity, where they enjoyed the
San Francisco fair and a reunion
with Mrs. Clevenger's family held
at the home of her sister, Mrs.
George Payne of San Jose. They
also enjoyed a two days stay at Del
Monte where they were the guests
of another sister, Mrs. A. w. Hall,
and Mr.. Hall of HolliSter. The Halls
recently returned from a European
trip where they enjoyed visit
with Mrs. Halls sister in Germany.
The Clevengers are enthusiastic
over the beauties of the San Fran
cisco fair, particularly over the
gardens, the foreign exhibits
which are now in place, and the
art galleries. They were fortunate
enough to be at the fair the day
the crown Prince and Princess of
Denmark were also visitors at the
exposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
HoItviIIe Church
Dinner We dnesday

HOLTVILLE, April 18.-The First
Methodist Episcopal church will
have the monthly pot luck fellow
ship dinner Wednesday night at 7
o'clock in the church, each family
bringing a covered dish and its own
service.
District No. / Is in charge with
w. H. Meyer, chairman; Fred L.
Goode is presenting several num-
bers by young people and the young
married peoples class will contri-
butte a humorous mock wedding to
the program. The official board
will meet after the program.
Choir rehearsal is 730 Thursday
night and will feature not only a
rehearsal of the anthem for the
following Sunday but the cantata
"The Holy City,, to be given Sun
clay evening, April 80. Mrs. Dorothy
Smith is director.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Mrs. n. @. Jones Chairman
Of History Section

war and declared that Switzerland
is prepared with arms and food tC
meet the situation should wal
eventuate.
Tea was served after the pro-
gram, Mrs. Finney pouring.
The tea table was charming with
its lace cloth, centerpiece of bril-
liant nasturtiums in modernistic
vases, and its tea service.
Mrs. N. A. Contos, Mrs. Arno c.
Yaeckel and Mrs. l. w. McGrew
were guests of the section, the
members present including Mes
DANES Herbert Harris, A. c. Finney,
D. H. Stephens, C. S. Conner, j. 5.
Jones, w. A. We. E. j. Mack, j. A.
Straub Earl Farris, w. A. SWerd-
feger, P. N. Van Slyck, Will Won
FluSs, John F. Waterman, Dan
Scott, H. G.. Jones, Rodney jenkins.
Alex McRae, P M Mercer, E. L.
Allen, w. S. Kong.
Next meeting is to be an all day
meeting at the Waterman ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18

At the conclusion Of the cere-
mony the young couple greeted
their friends at an informal recep-
ton in the church foyer.
Wedding Dinner
This reception was followed by
a beautifully appointed wedding
dinner served at the home of the
bridegrooms parents. Guests in
cluded members of the two families
and immediate relatives. Lovely
flowers were used in the decora-
tions, the three tered brides cake
adorned with a miniature bride and
groom making an effective center
piece.
Mrs. Procsal is graduate OF
Holtyille Union high school and
also attended CaleXico high school
as well as Central junior college
and San Diego state college.
Mr.. Procsal attended the Ell Cen
tro schools and is employed in
the city where the young couple
will make their home at 436 Vine
avenue.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Procsal have
many friends in the valley and
their marriage has occasioneo
much interest
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
csassss. ssn@i: OF Interest to Women soss, Sasss
Calendar
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
Citizenship class, 7-9, high school.
Troop 6, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop %, B.S.A., 1880, Eastside
hut.
Entire Nos club, 1880, 10000 club.
Hard of Hearing, 1880, Wilson
school.
Welfare section, 1880, 1049 Euclid.
Rental association, 7:30, chamber
Of commerce.
I.O.O.F. No. 397, 8, 532 Main.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, W.S. of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
WEDNESDAY
Baby clinic, "a, 144 State.
Mt. Signal home department,
10:30, Aleta Pollard home.
Acacia home department, 10, club
house.
Monthly dirner, $3.50, Methodist
social hall.
Ice Breakers club, 1880, ice plant.
Ice cream social, 1880, Eucalyptus
school.
City council, 1880, city hall.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Eagles, 8, 569 Broadway.
IO.O.F. No. 408, 1880, Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18

Election of officers is the chief
interest for Junior Ten Thousand
club members as far as their meet
ing Thursday night is concerned:
that and the supper which they
will enjoy prior to the business
meeting.
Following the club tradition,
election night is always featured
Soy a supper and a committee of
hostesses this year has arranged
an appetizing menu which is to be
served at $50 o'clock at the club
house.
Mrs. Clifton H. Field, president,
will be in charge of the business
meeting at which time nomina-
tions may be made from the floor.
The nominating committee has
presented the following slate: for
president, Miss Margaret Call, Mrs.
Colon Barrett, while for the other
offices, only one candidate has been
named; Miss Lillian Shawley, first
vice. president; Miss Mae Thomas,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18

Of American women composers, that
Of the ciassieiSts and the moderns
are all included in the program.
which is a well balanced one with
alternating vocal and piano solos.
Zach artist will preface her group
with a brief explanation of the
numbers 10 be presented.
The two women are we'll known
to El Centrans and their work is of
such merit that any program they
present Is certain to attract interest.
Mrs. r. w. Ware, president. has
called the business meeting for 3
pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Women in Politics Theme of
Interesting Program

liza, Nellie Tayloe Ross, director of
the mint; California's Florence P
Kahn, Caroline O'Day. The status
of women in the political life of
other countries was described the
speaker pointing out that Turkey
had made the greatest gains for in
10 years time women had emerged
from the harem and entered par
lament.
Those present for the luncheon
and program were: Mesdames Stan
ley Bigelow, O. j. Bradshaw, Roy E
Breedlove, w. j. Clements, Warren
Currier, Earle G. Davis, Laural Fer
guson, Donna Holloway, Elmer w
Heald, Ross T. Hickcox, o. G. Horne
Harry Horton, J. D. Huston, For
rest E. Kutz, Henry l.. Loud, r. D.
McPherrin, Howard P. Meyer, Allen
P. Nuffer, Don Rex, Minor O
Simms, G. E. SprouSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Junior Ten Thousand Club
To Elect Officers

second vice. president; Mrs. Merwin
Mccoy, secretary; Miss Rosalie
LaBrucherie, treasurer.
Reservations for the supper must
be made by Wednesday night either
with Mrs. Aaron Afford, telephone
1921, or with Miss Rheta Percival,
telephone $50.
Mrs. Afford is chairman of the
committee in charge of the supper,
this committee planning the affair
which will be served by them, a
small charge being made to cover
expenses.
Mrs. Affords committee is COM
posed of Mesdames Richard Moore,
j. A. Morrow, jr., Gerald Port,
Austin Peters, Roger Acker, Will
liam Douthitt, Bill Foss, Joe Col
den, Larry Hanson, Richard Ham
ner, George King, the Misses Lou
ise Chamlis, Elsie Ford, Peggy Kel-
ley, Lucille Miller, Loretta Ruggles,
Pollyanna Stone, Fauvette Thomp-
son, Rheta Percival.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Monday Bridge
Club Hostess

Monday night bridge club mem
bers met with Mrs. William D.
Hudgins, 1891 Olive avenue, for
their weekly game of bridge after
which Mrs. Hudgins served re-
freshmentS.
Mrs. R. c. Rayburn won high
score for the evening, the other
members present including Mes
danes Raymond C. Reeder, R. A.
Dinsmore, jr Joe Elliott, George
Fluter, Louis Slee, Roy Dahl.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Group Surprises
Mrs. TayIor

Mrs. Lee Taylor, who is chairman
of Esther Bush circle of the First
Baptist church was surprised by
that group recently with hand
kerchief shower. the occasion being
the fact that Mrs. Taylor Is tc
represent the RebekahS at the state
assembly meeting in May.
The group also had a stork
shower for Mrs. Taylor's grand
daughter, Mrs. c. L. Veach OF San
Diego.
Those present were: Mesdames j.
A. Whitacre, Charles Hit, H. r.
Johnston, c. E. Daley, o. B. john
son, Lucille Wiegand, Maude Lucy
George Cannon, Iva Lee Higgins,
Flossie Rollins, Glenn Cole, L. A.
Dunlap and j. H. Pritchard.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
First Birthday
Celebrated

Dexter Lee Skies, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Skies, celebrated his
first birthday at a party given by
his parents, and his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Grandey, at
the D. c. Ranch south of Ell Cen
tro Friday.
The small guests were served re-
freshments suitable to their years
and the birthday cake with its one
candle attracted much attention. 1t
was brought in on the cake stand
on which Mrs. Grandey'S wedding
cake was placed, 25 years ago.
Those present were: Bennie Lee
Fairchild, Emma Lou Fairchlld
Nancy Fairchild, jeanette Byrd OF
Ell Centre; Ena Jeane Bird of Cali
patria.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Parents Guests of
Council at Dance

At Fridays old time dance spon-
sored by the Rural Recreation
council all parents who have chill
dren of dancing age are to be
guests of the council, being admit
ted free of charge TO enjoy an
evening of dancing with their chill
dren.
The dance will start at $50 O.
clock in the Imperial Veterans hall,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
New wCampF Fire
Secretary

Mrs. Forrest Manley has been
appointed new Camp Fire secre-
tary succeeding Mrs. w. A. Phillips
whose resignation was presented to
the council at a recent meeting.
Mrs. Manley's appointment was
made at a meeting of the board
called for that purpose Monday
noon in the California hotel by Mrs
j. B. McNeece, president.
The new secretary has had q
great deal of experience in Camp
Fire work and is guardian of one
Of the groups. She has been identi-
fled with Camp Fire almost since
Is organization IN Ell Centro. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Entertain at
Luncheon

Mrs. Stephen Her and Mrs. F. H.
Mitchell presided at a charmingiy
appointed luncheon Monday at the
Mitchell home west of Ell Centre.
Red and white roses centered the
luncheon table, covers being laid for
Mesdames j. S. LareW, Ruth Teeple
Reid, Gertrude Teeple, P. E. Ryer-
son. E. L. Allen, P. M. Mercer, Roy
II. Womack of Ell Centro, Mrs. H. V.
Gray of Imperial and the two
hoStesses
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Guest Speaker for
San Diego Branch

Mrs. H. j. Ingram of BraWley
whose pen name is Joellen Ingram
and who is president of the
National League of American Pen
Women for the southern half OF
the state, will be guest of honor
of the San Diego branch at the
annual authors breakfast Wednes-
day in the San Diego club.
Mrs. Ingram will speak on IN
ner Security" as an antidote Tor
the present age of Illustration.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Club Sponsoring
Vesper Musicale

Los Amigos club of the Presby-
terian church is sponsoring a YES
per musicale for Sunday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock in the church when
varied program of interest is 20
be presented.
This program will be open to all
and the offertory will be used in
purchasing a cover for the organ
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Benefit Concert
Bv desert Trio

Many valley residents have eX-
pressed the wish to hear the Des-
ert trio in concert and that wish
is to be gratified since Wilson p
TIA. is presenting them in a con-
cert Monday, May l, at 8;15 o'clock
in the high school auditorium.
Members of the trio are: Henry
Marcot, violin, Malcolm Macurda,
cello, James B. Fisher, piano.
The concert proceeds will be used
for the P.-TA. students loan fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18

Earl Osborne, Heber, juvenile pro-
lection; Ms. R. H. Williams. Holt
vile, legislation; Mrs. w. j. Meagh-
er. junior past president, Ell Cen
tro, health and summer roundup.
Children of the Harding third
and fourth grades were presented in
selections from the spring festival
program to be given in the near
future
Next meeting is May % in the
Hotel de ANA, CaleXico.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
announcements
of Ne etinqs

Ice Breakers club members are
to meet wednesday night at 7:30
o'clock at the ice plant for a pro-
gram, business meeting and social
hour. Mrs. j. E. Plemons and Mrs.
zoe Patterson are in charge of ar
rangements for the meeting.
Oasis Shrine members were look
ing forward to a special surprise at
their meeting Tuesday night at
o'clock in the Masonic temple. Mrs
A. N. Bucklin was in charge OF
decorations, Mrs. George w. Dam
/ yon, of refreshments, the others on
'the committee being Mrs. Leroy
Gillett, Mrs. S. l.. Hood, Mrs. j. Fl.
Morgan, Mrs. John Kuhn, and h
ND. Hatch. q
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Methodist Family
Niqht Dinner

Ell Centro Methodists will as
semble at the church Wednesday
night at $50 o'clock for the month
ly family dinner to be served in
the social hall
Mrs, Harry Laird and her COM
mittee from the Aid society are in
charge of the arrangements for
e dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-18
Former Re sidents
Have Son

Mr.. and Mrs. o. p. Heald Of San
Bernardino. former Ell Centrans.
announce the birth of a 10-pound
son. The baby was born Saturday
at Iona Linda sanitorium. The
baby was named Otis Pettigrew. Mr.
and Mrs. P. o. Lund are the baby'5
grand parents.
Nogales international., 1939-12-23
Amended Social Security Act
Requires Earnings
Statements For Employees

a calendar year, or one, two, three,
or four calendar quarters, whether
or not within the same calendar
year, and shall show the name of
the employer, the name of the en-
ployee, the period covered by the
statement, the total amount of
wages paid within such period, and
the amount of the tax (Old-Age)
imposed by Section 14OO with respect
to such wages. Each statement shall
be furnished to the employee not
later than the last day of the second
calendar month following the period
covered by the statement, except
that, if the employee leaves the en-
ploy Of the employer, the final state
ment shall be furnished on the day
ON which the last payment of wages
is made to the employee. The en-
ployer may, at his option, furnish
such a statement to any employee
at the time of each payment of
wages to the employee during any
calendar quarter, in lieu of a state
ment covering such quarter; and,
in such case, the statement may
show the date of payment of the
wages, in lieu of the period covered
by the statement
"(b) Any employer who wilfully
fails to furnish statement to an
employee in the manner, at the
time, and showing the information
required under subsection (a) shall
Nogales international., 1939-12-23

for each failure be subject to a
civil penalty Of not more than
$500"
Under the former Bureau of In
ternal Revenue regulations, it was
permissible to show the amount of
old-age tax deduction on the face
OF the pay check or on any other
memorandum as long as that state
ment was permitted to remain in
the possession of the employee at
least for a reasonable period of time.
The new law requires that state
ment be given to the employee for
permanent retention and that it
provide the following information:
1. Name of employer
2. Name of employee
8. Period covered by the state
met
4. Amount of wages paid
5. Amount of tax imposed for
old-age benefits
This statement can be rendered
each pay period, or for one, two,
three, or four calendar quarters,
or for full calendar year. The en-
ployer, however must give final
statement on the day on which the
last payment of wages is made to
any employee, whose employment is
served. Therefore, in order to pro-
vide uniformity in the method used
for supplying statements to en-
ployees and to avoid peak loads Of
work, a large number of employers
and accountants have indicated a
preference to furnish the proper
form of statement with each pay
ment of wages. Under this condition
1t is permissible for the statement to
show date of payment in place of
period covered by the statement.