Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-20

tpreciation of the blessings winch
they enjoy as citizens of the United
States, blessings which may be
ieopardized if the war continues.
Garden Talks
Preceding Mrs. Reardon's talk,
were brief and valuable talks made
during the luncheon hour, on gar
dening, three expert gardeners CIV
ing club members the benefits of
their years of experience: Mrs. G.
F.. Kamm of Holtville, ANIMALS;
Mrs. Alex McRae, quick growing
shade trees; Mrs. John F.. Water
man, proper soil preparation and
flowers easily grown and valuable
for cutting purposes.
In keeping with this garden
theme, Mrs. Charles A. Bratton,
decorations chairman, and her
committee had decorated the club
house with attractive flower filled
pots, bouquets of flowers in crystal
vases, and tall baskets of blossoms.
Mrs. R. c. Barter, the club board,
and a committee of section men,
bers served a tempting luncheon
which was followed by the garden
talks and then the opening of the
business session, with patriotic ex-
erciseS.
Memorial Service
Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck, new presi-
dent, then called upon Mrs. Forrest
E. Kutz who paid a moving and
affectionate tribute to a beloved
club member of many years stand
ing, Mrs. w. w. Apple whose death
occurred last May.
Mrs. Van Slyck expressed the
sympathy of the club for its gar
den chairman, Mrs. o. G.. Horne,
in the loss of her husband, calling
for a moment of silent prayer in
memory of Mrs. Apple and Mr.
Horne, at the conclusion of which
S. P. Holiday sang as memorial
tribute, Massanet'S "Elegy'', the
beautiful music making fitting
conclusion to the memorial service.
Mrs. Holiday accompanied Mr..
Holiday.
Considerable business was trans
acted relative to the Southern Dis
trict convention to be held in Ell
Centro Nov. 1917, announcements
of future club plans, social events,
of section activities, detailed an
| nouncements to be given later
through the Post-Press occupied
| the greater part of the business
meeting.
Distinguished guests included:
Mrs. R. l.. Glasby, CaleXico, state
| community welfare chairman, Mrs.
| II. T. Miller, southern district vice.
president; Mrs. George King of
Brawley, Imperial County Fedora
ton president; Mrs. l.. T. Williams,
INLAND president; Mrs. Clifton H.
Field, Junior Ten Thousand club
president.
New Members
New members welcomed at the
club Thursday were: Mesdames j
M. Moose, John Green, G. B. Col
Inns, L. L. Rentz, H. r. Dalton
William C. Outlook, w. o. Hin
derks, Rudolph George, George
Damron, R. K. Tilton, Jack w
Brem, Sarah Kendall, j. j. Noel
John Hansen, Hugh C. Latham
Bruce Connolly, jr., Laurence E
Hartzog, Leslie Mcconnell, Eugen'
Waterman, Edward M. Uhlig, H. G
FarsnWorth, George L. Martin, Mrs
N. P. PearSe, r. F. Bolenbaker, H
G.. Miller, B. R. McCulloch, Arthu
P. White, Grayce Percey, M. W
McMahan, j. G. Mattox, Edmun'
H. Gies, Glenn Kieffer, H. Lee Ian
derman, John w. Cook, H. E. Mil
ner. j. E. Burns, F.. R. Groch, Claud
S. Peters, c. j. Russell, Tillmal
Daley, j. F.. HallaWell, Cal Rector
John C. Rhodes, William Burke, Cal
c. Hudson, E. E. Clements, Loui
De Vita, w. B. Swanberger, Mar
S E. Magee, Elfie Simpson, Maxim
Mitchell, E. L. Hiteman, Julius Viii
/ loughby, w. G. Barringer, E.
| Bridgers, John Hunter, Ann
Swami, A. Russell Tagg; Miss Eliza
beth Kennedy, Miss Fara Sullivan
/ Members responsible for preparin
| and serving the tempting luncheo
included: Mesdames r. c. Barte
| P. N. Van Slyck, Earle g. Davi
Earl A. Kraft, Malcolm Macurd
| Howard Soper, Stevens H. Harri
| P. E. Ryerson, Neal H. Gavin, w.
Tyler jr., Norman E. Dupont, Ii
Nuffer, H. G. Jones, W. S. Kon
A. B. Hanson, H. r. Anderson
Stephen Her, Earl Farris, Richal
P. Hafner, l.. A. Lewis, w. A. Swere
feger, John Ashley, Arnold Blacl
burn, Wooda Blesy and w. A. Viz
Mrs. Farris made the pretty plat
cards assisted by Mrs p. M Me-