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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-02
Save Children
Officials Meet

Mrs. Mary Sue White, Director,
Save the Children Fund, Ashe
county headquarters attended a
staff conference of the Save the
Children Fund in Knoxville last
week. On Tuesday, the staff,
committee, county superinten-
dents and others had luncheon to-
gether at the Farragut hotel, and
many problems were discussed.
Mrs. White was assigned Watau-
ga, Allegheny and Wilkes as well
as Ashe county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-11-02
TWO TOBACCO GRADING
DEMONSTRATIONS HELD

In spite of the severe cold
weather, the tobacco grading de-
monstrations held in Ashe county
Monday and Tuesday were fairly
we'll attended.
The first demonstration was
held on the farm of Lee Goss
near Lansing Monday afternoon
and Tuesday at J. S. Stevens
farm in the North Fork township.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Reque st More
Garden Tours

That Ell Centrans wish the gar
den tours continued is evidenced
by the many enthusiastic responses
in the questionnaires given out
Tuesday on the tour by Mrs. o. G
Horne, Ten Thousand club garden
committee chairman. The garden
committee ard the board of direct
ors sponsored the tour.
One response sent in to Mrs.
Horne by an interested member
suggested that next year the tour
be given on Sunday SO that the men
might attend as we'll.
Details of the tour, with a list of
the places visited will be given later
in the Post-Press.
II was Mrs. r. E. Couch who sug-
Gested the Sunday afternoon tours
and Mrs. Herbert S. Harris who
said. in expressing her desire for
more tours: Il think the garden
tour is the most interesting and
worthwhile opportunity we have
ever had to acquaint ourselves with
;he things that grow in our city.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Baptist Women in Annual
Meeting in E| Centro

Valley Baptist women gathered
in FL Centro Friday for the annual
meeting of the Baptist Women's
association. three state officers be-
ing present for the occasion.
These three were: Mrs. r. w.
HCilinger, state president; Mrs. w.
E.. Bowyer, state program chair
man; and Miss Emily Satterburg,
missionary to the Belgian Congo
Chief item Of business was the
election of officers, Mrs. Grace
Walker of Eoltville being reelected
to the office of president; Mrs.
Mabel Heffner of Brawley, first
vice-preSident: Mrs. H. R. Johnston
Of Ell Centro. second vice president;
Mrs. l.. A. Dunlap Of El Centre,
secretary; Mrs. C. C. Rambo of
Calexico. treasurer. These officers
were elected at the afternoon ses-
SIGN and were installed in an i'm
pressive candlelight service by Mrs.
Hollinger.
Some 10 women we're present for
the meeting which opened with a
devotional service after which Mrs.
E. L. Bennett, president of the Ell
Centre Union, welcomed the guests,
Mrs. May Wood of Brawley vice.
president, responding.
Reports we're made by the Braw-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Fine Arts Group
Entertained

Mrs Robert Mcdowell, 344 j
street, Brawley, entertained the
members of the fine arts depart
ment of the Imperial County Fed
Grafton of Women's clubs at lunch
con Friday,
In the center of the table, which
was spread with a beautiful lace
cloth, slim crystal madonna gaz-
ed into a crystal pool of water in
which was reflected border of
single pink roses. Tall pink tapers
in crystal holders, pink fluted nut
cups and handpainted place cards
in pink and orchid completed the
table appointment. Orchid larkspur
and a basket of tall pink and cream
roses decorated the room.
After luncheon Mrs. LIE Mary
Paul was heard in several vocal
selections, Mrs. Will Won Fluss ac-
Companying her.
John w. Donohue of ri Centro
addressed the group, giving his
views on the development of the
Barbara Worth bowl project.
Members of the fine arts depart
ment, all of whom we're present,
are: Mrs. Mcdowell. drama chair
man; Mrs. Fred Harder, arts and
crafts chairman; Mrs. Won Fluss,
music chairman; Mrs. H. J. In
gram, literature and Bible chair
man.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Phoenix GIee Club
To Give Concert

Phoenix junior colleges famous
vomen's glee club will be presented
in a free concert Thursday night
at BIS o'clock in the high school
auditorium.
This glee club, composed of IS
members, is on a good will tour of
the southwest. Noted as one of the
finest organizations of the kind the
glee club has received much favor
able comment for its splendid pro-
gram. The program will be divided
into two parts, the first, series
CT vocal numbers, and the second,
special novelty features. including,
readings, dances and many modern
specialties, making a well balanced
and interesting arrangement.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
10th Wedding
Anniversary
Celebrated

Among recent social events Is
that of last Wednesday when Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Richmond, 480 Holt
avenue, celebrated their twentieth
wedding anniversary.
Invitating group of friends TO
help them celebrate the day, Mr.
and Mrs. Richmond were hosts at
a delicious barbecue dinner served
in the garden after which bridge
was played. Mrs. Simpson winning
high score for the women, and Mr..
Palmer for the men.
The Richmonds received many
lovely gifts, the majority of which
we're china, 20 years being the china
wedding anniversary.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. EN-
cry Girard, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pal
mer, Judge and Mrs. j. E. Simpson
Mrs. Ruth Taraldson, Mrs. Merle
Hart, Maury Baldwin, Heber owen
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

First session of the annual coun-
ty Christian Endeavor county con-
vention took place Friday night in
the Imperial Community church
where all meetings were to be held
Saturday and Sunday with the ex-
ception of the banquet Saturday
night which was scheduled for the
parish hall at $50 o'clock.
Miss Meta Frances Lord of FL
Centro, county president, presided
at Fridays session at which Dr.
j. H. Hutchins, pastor of the Pasa-
oena Lake avenue Congregational
church, was principal speaker. dis-
cLssing, MY Life For Christ.
Miss Helen johnson. evangeliStic
superintendent. conducted the pray
er service, greetings were extended
by the Rev. Mr.. f. L. Wilder for
the church; by Miss Sybil Shipp
for the societies. Miss Lillian Villa
bee. north district president,
responding.
Musical Numbers
Musical numbers we're presented
by Melvin Free, trumpet; Miss
Eloise Bellwood, Soloist; the Rev.
Mr.. Thomas I. MasSie of the State
Street Christian church, pastor
counselor, read the Scripture and
delivered the prayer.
Sessions were scheduled for Sat
urciay morning and Saturday after
neon with the banquet Saturday
right.
Sundays program called for at
tendance at the various churches,
a luncheon at at the California
hotel for the new and old Union
officers and society presidents and
lie closing sessions Sunday after
noon and evening.
The convention will open Sun
day at 2:15 pm. in the church and
Miss Rose Wilder, regional vice
president, and Howard L. Brown.
state executive secretary, we're TO
be the principal speakers.
c. +. Groups
Christian EnGeavor groups were
to meet at 6 pm. and at 7 the
closing session with installation of
officers, ands a talk by Mr.. Brown.
was to take place.
Convention speakers and leaders
in addition to those mentioned are:
Mrs. j. J. Mcmillan, state junior
superintendent; Miss Louise Ken
nedy, state extension superinten-
dent; Miss Isobel Millar, San Diego
county union officer; Wilbur An
tisdale, of Pepperdine Divinity
school; Rev. Mr. j. Chester White
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Los Amigos Club
Has Delightful
Desert Party

Los Amigos club of the Presby-
terian church took advantage of
the warm weather TO enjoy des-
ert picnic Friday night at the Heber
sand dunes, an event highlighted
not only by the delicious supper and
the games provided for the enter
tainment of guests, but by the cleo
ton of officers.
Robert C. Rayburn is the new
president; Mrs. j. r. O'Brien, vice
president; Mrs. Edwin Aiken, Sec
retary; John Rhodes, treasurer.
Vesper Musicale
In addition to the election, the
group made final arrangements for
the veSper musicale Sunday at 4:30
O'Clock at the church, and appoint
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Berkman and Mr.
and Mrs. Adams as the committee
for the May 10 meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Cole and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Smaller were
the committee responsible for the
success of Fridays party, the other
members present including: Mr..
and Mrs. Elon Berkman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Brien, Mr.. and Mrs. John Fort,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Adams, Mr..
and Mrs. Rayburn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rhodes, Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Y.
Adair, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond c.
Reeder, Mr.. and Mrs. Aiken, Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Swacofer, Mr..
and Mrs. Allen Hevener, Miss Win
ME Trudell, Mrs. Henry Munson,
George Lederman, Harold Stewart.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
ley Barringer, Miss Doris Wylie, Bill
Youtsler.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
PIT. A. InstaIIs
New Officers

Wilson PIT. A. installed its of
ficers at an impressive service Fri
day night of which Mrs. A. V. Vier-
hus, Calexico, new county president,
was in charge
The PIT, A. met in the school
and in addition to the installation
enjoyed a splendid program by the
glee clubs and by Mrs. Eva Womer's
classes in homenaEing.
Mis-. Wesley He'll is the new pres
ident and other officers are: Mrs.
{. w. Ashley, first vice-presidenJ;
Lee A. DeCelles, second vice-pfcSi-
dent; Mrs. John w. Cook, secre-
tary; Mrs. Phillip Knights, treas
urer; Mrs. c. T. Gilkison, historian;
and A. j. Shaller, auditor.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

Leading social event for the COM
ing week is the card party which
Boyce Aten unit American Legion
Auxiliary is sponsoring for Mon
day night, April "a, at o'clock in
the Veterans hall, El Centre.
Entertainment for everyone Is
assured for guests may play any
game they choose, from contract
or auction bridge to Chinese check
ers and pinochle.
Prizes will be given the winners
at each table and attractive door
prizes are to be awarded also.
Delicious refreshments will be
served after the games and the
members are also planning pretty
decorations, doing everything pos
sibe to make the party an enjoy
able one for those attending
This party is open to the public,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
New Officers for
CaIexico P.-T.A.

CALEXICO, April 22.-At-- the
annual meeting of the PIT. A.
Thursday at Hoffman school the
following officers were elected:
Mrs. Porter Brown, president; Mrs.
Leslie Dove, president; Mrs
T. c. Worthy, secretary; Mrs. E. K.
KitoW, treasurer: Joe Higuera, audi
tor; Mrs. Travis Smith historian;
John E. Johnson, 2nd vice presi-
dent.
The principal speaker of the af-
ternoon was Dr.. Raymond Perry
of state college, San Diego Dr..
Perry is on the committee of the
college that judges and offers guild
ance to students desiring to enter
the teaching profession.
Chinese room mothers were in
charge of the decorations and re-
freshments, Mrs. Albert Lowe,
chairman.
Alice Marie Rice presented the
program and Mrs. Travis Smith
presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

ley, Ell Centro, Holtville and Calexi-
co presidents after which Mrs.
Bowyer spoke, giving a helpful
talk on program building with par
ticular reference to programs fit
ting the years theme Bells"
Mrs. Hollinger discussed the
northern Baptist convention and
also the national convention in Los
Angeles in June.
Mrs. Harvey Deere delivered an
impressive meditation ON last years
theme of Bridges" bringing to a
close the morning session.
After luncheon together the group
reconvened, the afternoon session
opening with a song service led by
Mrs. Bennett and the devotional,
by Mrs. Harry Gromcr of Calexico.
Miss Satterburg then gave an in
tensely interesting account of her
work as a missionary in the Congo
after which the directors, in pag-
cant form, gave reports on their
work. All we're gowned in white
robes and each, upon concluding
her talk. lit a small candle from
a larger one and took her place in
the professional.
Election and installation follow
ed
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Junior College Play Scores
Biz Hit With Audience

Having 10 meet the standards set
by stage and screen versions of
You Can't Take it With You, Cen
trail junior college students were
highly successful in the opening
performance Of the play which they
gave Friday night with the second
and last performance scheduled for
Saturday night at 8 o'clock in the
school auditorium.
A cast Of experienced actors from
the dr9maticS classes did full JUS
tice to the clever lines from the
pens Of those famous collaboraters.
Moss Hart and George kaufman.
Leading roles were played by Dor
cthy DObel, as Alice the only sane
member of the Sycamore family,
and Herb Schmid as Tony Kirk,
her fiancC, and both are to be con-
graduated or their excellent per
formanccs. Evelyn Rosenbaum Was
to play the part of Alice on Sat
urday.
Bob Rawles had The difficult task
of playing Martin Vandcrhof, the
grandfather, and gave a very real
istic performance of the indepen-
cent old gentleman. Dorothea Eiler
as Penelope Sycamore. the mother
whose hobby is tipping plays, gave
successful Interpretation of that
role as did Nancy Lee McCaslin as
EsSie, the would-be dancer, and
Stanley Ryerson. her Russian in
structor
Betty Lemons as the grand ducn-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Clubs
Society
Clubs
vi II1ICTCSI " wv O111C11 Society
Calendar

SATURDAY
Past Matrons and Patrons, $3.50,
Imperial Veterans hall.
c. E. banquet, $3.50, Imperial hall.
Methodist conference, 1880,
church.
Junior college play, 8, high school.
Supper dance, $50, Elks hall.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
c. f. executive boards, l, CaIifOr-
mia hotel.
c. f. convention, 2:3O, church.
Vesper musicale, 4:3O, Presbyter-
ian church.
MONDAY
Raby clinic, 9-4, CalexicO city hall.
Twice Told Tales, IL, Jacumba.
Congregational meeting, 2, Cali
patria church.
Readers Round Table. 2, 10000
club.
Public schools program, 8, Doug
lass high school.
Toastmasters' club, 6:15, CalifOr-
mia hotel.
Ell Certro lodge No. 3S4, F. and
AM, 1880, Masonic temple.
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880, scout hut.
Troop As, B.S.A., 1880, Heber.
Card party, 5, Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Kiwanis Clubs Gay Nineties
PARTY Is Tremendous Success

llonies Old records had been col
lected of the songs characteristic
of the ninetieS and early l900's ana
these were played during the dinner
hour, the group also singing such
old favorites as MY Merry Olds-
mobile,
Three reels of the earliest motion
pictures, rightly called "flickers'
were shown, after which Rudolph
Miller delighted the group with a
clever skit il. which he represented
an ld-fashiOned necktie SALESMAN .
Clever Play
The evenings entertainment was
climaxed with a thrilling melo-
drama, Curse You, Jack Dalton"
in which the audience Missed the
william and cheered the hero in
typical fashion.
Gordon Scriven appeared in the
title role Of the hero, Jack Dalton,
while DR.. r. C. Clemens, played op-
posite him as the heroine, lovely
Bertha Blair. George R. Kirk ap-
pcared as Scriven's mother, Mrs
Dalton, while Donald w. Ketche4l
gave an entertaining Interpretation
as the cold scheming villainess, Ann
Alvarado. D. B. Roberts was the
wicked, heartless william, Rectoi
Harcourt, while Jerry Robertson ap-
peared as Jacks sister, Eloise; and
Merwin Mccoy as Bertha's brother,
Richard Blair.
The evening ended with the tax
ing of pictures of the group and of
various couples, some 80 persons
attending.
DR.. Clemons and Mr.. Couch were
il general charge of the program
and Fred Nebel-Thau arranged the
decorations, hundreds of everlasting
flowers decorating tables and the
club house.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

without doubt the KiWanis clubs
gay nineties party Friday night was
one of the best parties of the entire
year for everyone entered into the
spirit of the occasion and had ,ach
. a good time that no one wanted TO
90 home, the true test of a success
full affair.
Beautiful or amusing costumes, a
delicious dinner and hilarious en-
tertainment all contributed to make
the evening an outstanding one
long to be remembered by those at
tending this party held in the Ten
Thousand club house.
Instructed to come in costumes
Characteristic Of the year 1900,
guests and members searched
through old trunks, borrowed from
friends or contrived new costumes
with such success that the gay nine
ties were realistically revived for
one evening s4s
Lovely Costumes
The womens costumes were par
ticularly beautiful and authentic. a
number wearing dresses that had
belonged in their families for many
years, as for example, Mrs. Rudolph
Miller was gowned in her mothers
wedding dress. The modes of that
year, of which todays are remin-
iscent, were particularly flattering
with their ruffles and furebelows,
the hats with their plumes and
flowers and some of those Worn by
the guests were really exquisite.
AS for the men, some went to
great trouble for authentic costumes
Of the period and others were bur-
lesque of the fashion at that time.
The evening began with a deli
cious chicken dinner and Dad"
Couch presided as master of cere-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Auxiliary Card Party Monday
Niqht To Be Gala Affair

men and women alike, and all pro-
eeeds will be used in child welfare
work which is one of the chief
goals of the Auxiliary.
Auxiliary members have tickets
for sale and reservations may be
made with Mrs. Aylmer Thompson.
telephone 973. While advance res
ervations are preferred since the
members will be able TO know how
many to expect, those who find
that they can come at the last
minute will be equally welcome and
may obtain tickets at the door.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Music Section
Has Election

CALEXICO, April 22.-The Music
section of the Woman's Improve
rAent club met at lockwood Mem
orial hall, Wednesday with Mrs. Al
fred Blaisdell, chairman, presiding.
During the business hour Mrs.
Blaisdell was reelected chairman
for next year with Mrs. Harvey
Shepherd, secretary-treasurer.
The section will meet again on
the first Wednesday in October
when Mrs. Artie Mason Carter will
again guide the programs along the
line of musical appreciation.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Dinner Party
Friday

The J, +. Gallaher home was the
scene of a pleasant dinner party
Friday night, Mr.. and Mrs. Gallaher
and their daughter, Miss Allora
Gallaher having as their guests. the
Misses Jessica Shaw, Dorothy East
Leah Bean, Ruth Sprinkle, with
Frank and Brinton Gallaher.
Spring flowers decorated the
house and table.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Desert Party for
Acacia 4-HClub

With the weather Friday night
lust right for a desert party, Aca-
cia All club members, leaders and
parents enjoyed a weiner roast at
the sand hills west of the Acacia
school.
The group met at the w. S. Le-
Fevre home and hiked from there
to the sand dunes where a big
bonfire greeted them. Weiners and
marshmallows were cooked and af-
ter supper games were played.
Some so club members and % lead
ers and parents were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

ess Olga, Georgia Frances Damron
as Rheba the maid, Martha Jane
Preble as Gay wellington, did nice
characterizations as did Julius
Slovak, Bob Burke, Bob Carr, John
Donohue, Dan Judd, Jack Jeffries,
Estella Mae Blascho, Joe Badger,
j. V. Stewart.
Credit is due Bill Cover tor the
excellent stage set which he de-
s'gned and also, above all to Joe
Bmcham, dramatics instructor, and
Bob Burke, student director, for
.heir excellent direction.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Friday Bridge
Club Hostess

Friday bridge club members met
with Mrs Dorsey WhitelaW, 457
Sandalwood Drive, for luncheon and
contract.
Covers were laid for MesdameS r.
B. Whitelaw, Forrest Z. Kutz, Hefry
L. Loud, Minor o. Simms. Allen p.
Nuffer. Howard P. Meyer, R. D.
McPherrin and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
ScavenserHunt
Recent Event

Mary Claire Kieffer, 1426 Olive
avenue, was hostess recently at
merry scavenger hunt, her guests
including Betty Smith, Beth Kram-
er, Marilyn Nugent, Cecile Roberts,
Kathleen Kieffer, John Waterman,
Kenneth Edgar, Raymond Veil
quette, John Thanner, Gene Than
ner, Jerry Schoonmaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
County Christian Endeavor
Convention in Session

of the Brawlcy First Presbyterian
church; Miss Eloise Bellvood of the
Brawley Presbyterian church, Miss
Sybil Shipp, county social superin-
tendent; Miss Helen Rumsey, coun-
ty Junior superintendent; Miss
Pauline Chambers. county inter-
mediate superintendent; the Rev.
Mr.. Ray Anger, pastor of the Cali
patria Union church.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Meyer Back from
Long Be zach Trip

Howard p. Meyer. president of The
Imperial Valley Hardware company,
returned to Ell Centre Saturday
after tour of company stores in
Long Beach, Compton, San Pedro
and Indio. He spent most of his
time at Indio where a new store
is under construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

DR.. j. Harvey Deere. convention
pastor Of the Southern California
Baptist Convention will begin a
week of special meetings at the
First Baptist church Sunday eve
ming. DR.. Deere will speak to the
combined B. Y. p. U. societies at
$50 on the subject, Calling All
Young People" At 7;30 DR.. Deere
will speak on Loves Queer De-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Steamer Reports
Man Overheard

ASTORIA, Ore, April 90 tUP)
The Mccormick steamer Absar-
Okla, bound from San Francisco to
Portland, lost a man overheard last
night off the northern California
coast, the coast guard announced
here today.
The AbsarCka's master asked
ships in the vicinity of Trinidad
Head to watch for the mems body.
His name was not learned.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

lay
These services will continue
throughout next week with DR..
Deere speaking each evening at
7:30. The chorus choir will sing
special numbers and a live song
service will preface each service.
The public is cordially invited. This
series of services will be concluded
one week from Sunday evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
Announcements
Of Ne etinss

Twice Told Tales section of the
Ten Thousand club will meet with
Mrs. r. J. Clevenger Monday at
her mountain home at Jacumba.
The business meeting and program
will start at II am. and will be
followed by luncheon and an after
noon of bridge. Mrs. Forrest E.
Kutz will give the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23
DIVORCE GRANTED

An interlocutory divorce was
granted Charles E. Robertson from
Wiley z. Robertson Friday on the
grounds of deSertion.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-23

Kutz will give the program.
Readers Round Table of the Ten
Thousand club is facing a busy
week, with one meeting, however,
postponed. Monday the book review
group will meet at 2 pm. in the
tea room where the cooler will be
in operation. Mrs. Alex McRae is
in charge of the program on China;
Tuesday at pm. the study group
will meet with Mrs Ross r. Hick-
cox, while the drama workshop
meeting is postponed to May 4 at
the home of Mrs. Russell Guilbault
Jobs Daughters will meet Tues
day night at 7:30 o'clock in the
Masonic temple and in addition
to the transaction of routine busi-
ness, the girls will work on the dec
orations for their dance, April %,
whose theme is based on the popu-
lar song 'Deep Purple"
Business and Professional Wom-
EN- have scheduled a business meet
ing and interesting program for
Tuesday night The business meet
ing is set for 7:30 and brief reports
of the Del Mar convention will be
made. The program will have gar
dens and garden problems as its
theme. Frank G. Beyschlag, farm
advisor, will discuss soil conditions
and soil problems as pertaining to
Imperial Valley and Jack Brem
will talk on plants and shrubs
which may be grown satisfactorily.