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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Willis Thornton's Editorial On.
Easter in America

seldom think of it at all. One we
had reason to hope that it was so.
But not today.
Today such freedom stands like a
beacon light in q dark world beset
with intolerance and hatred.
We believe We are right in our
tolerance. 50 right that some day
the world will return to the ideal
of liberation to which we cling.
But on this Easter the world is
such that only the strong can have
faith in the message of rebirth
and the triumph of good over evil,
life over death.
tt is such Il world as creates
Thomases, modern prototypes OF
the doubter. told that his Master
had risen from the tomb, said "Ex-
cept I shall see in His hands the
print of nails, and thrust my hand
into His side, I will not believe
Jesus then appeared to Thomas,
and said, BE not faithless, but be-
lieving." And Thomas, seeing, an
swered, MY Lord and my God"
And Jesus answered him, "Thom-
as. because thou hast seen Me, thou
hast believed: blessed are they that
have not seen, and yet have be-
lieved."
Those words seem spoken for
today. Easter this year demands
the faith that will believe, even
though little enough may be seen OF
love and truth and life, and all too
much of hatred and lies and death.
The world needs the strength, the
steadfastneSs which can believe in
life ultimately triumphant over
death, good over evil, and light over
darkness, even though at the mo-
ment death and evil and darkness
are SO painfully present.
To such faith, the bells OF Eas-
ter call To AmercianS--
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Barbs-

A house of representative COM
mittee is studying whales. It's ru-
mored that some of the members
are leafing frantically through the
Bible for the story of Jonah.
In Huntsville. Ala. an auto deal
er sold a car TO the doctor who
delivered MS baby and one TO the
ambulance driver who brought his
wife home from the hospital. Prob
ably thought up his sales argue
ments while he paced the floor.
Fashion: on Lie in New York
is the title OF an old melodra-
ma A good modern one could be,
"FaSciSm: or Life i'll Rome
Blackfeet Indians will serve as
guides in Glacier park this sum
mer. Will they arrest you II you
refuse to buy a blanket?
A behind the -eight-ball'' club
has been started II Philadelphia.
Members are probably just waiting
Tor a break
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09

nan III llle "oIiu WHO mas SOlQ
billion dollars worth of real estate
lie was paid a quarter of a million
dollars for one afternoons work
-auetioning off real estate) ]
don't know how old his secretary
is; but l do know that she has
been with him 81 years. And l
aot 4 letter today from Upton Sin
clair once subenatorial nominee
Of California. He says his secretary
"a man-was Il years old.
Last year, l hired a man myself
who was nearing seventy
England, a country that seems
to handle its business and inter
national affairs To its great adj
vantage. has never Scorned the man
past forty; instead, that country
appears To place great value on
experience.
Major BoWeS told me recently
that he invaded New York for
IllC ili5b tillC Ill IoOO. Ile lllCl
Mark Twain through mutual friends
and Mark Twain gave dinner
party for him During the dinner
Mark Twain turned to him and
said. You don't seem TO be Ell
joying this What is wrong Major
BoWes, replied, 4 am a bit worried
because I know 7 have got 10 make
a speech
Here's a bit OF advice that I
think will help you said Twain;
Don't take yourself too seriously.
Your audience doesn't expect
much
The Major said he never forgot
that advice and he has never let
himself get worried over a speech
since then. That advice might also
ha well applied to selt-conscious shy
Youngsters afraid 10 enter a room
full Of people These youngsters
and oldsters as Well-fear that eV-
eryone is thinking about them
The truth of the matter is. people
usually are thinking of themselves
So il you are timid or afraid. take
Mark TWain'S advice, Don't take
yourself toe seriously; other people
cont expect much of you
stormy Rodreick is one Of the
best known and most colorful pilots
III the Southwest He got the nick
name Stormy" back in 1919 He
was flying regularly out OF FL PaSo
in those days and used to pass over
a military reservation IN New McX-
ico about daybreak. Many of the
soldiers slept in cots out in the open
Just for the sport of it, he used to
dive down To within SO feet of their
cots and roar with laughter as the
soldiers leaped out of their beds
and fled IN all directions Finally
the commanding officer wrote a
letter to his superior denouncing
the storm" Pilot who thundered
down over his reservation every
morning at daybreak. The nick
name stuck; and SO, for the last
10 years. ne has been known in
aviation circles as stormy Rod
reick.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Photographs

The people in Mississippi OBJ
serve as holidays the Fourth OF
July, Thanksgiving and Christmas
but there are no statutory holidays
IL the state.
ACCORDING 10 distinguished
philosopher American manners
have been more improved by filling
station attendants than by all the
colleges and universities.
Inconsistent WCmanl She Wont
wear stocking with a hole in the
toe or 4 shoe that hasn't one.
Florida farmers hire a rainmaker
There's one pablicity stunt The Cali
fornia press agents overlooked.
We sometimes wonder if the pio-
ner forefathers would have worked
so long or hard if they'd had NOV
ies and baseball games to go to.
All circus elephants come from
India.
The oldest Of printed newspapers
is the Peking News which is more
than l400 years old
Nature seems unable to improve
the form of the cat, as it alone
among animals shows no structural
change since the earliest traces of
the cat found.
Former King Alfonso of Spain
has expressed his pleasure at news
of General Frances victory We
can imagine Frances answer-"So
What?"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
oday'S Horoscope

Courtship and marriage are in
store fer the Young who are today
marking a birthday anniversary.
Their fortune will be of the best
during the year Just starting. An
older person will bring them bene-
ITS Children born today will be i'm
aginatiye and clever. and, better
still philosophical. They will be
Ioud of games Of ell kinds. and be
very successful and skilful in them.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
ANDERSON'S MAN
(Santa Monica Outlook

(Santa Monica Outlook
The public is interested to know who
is William Plunkert who has come into
the limelight as an active factor III DR..
Dewey Anderson's purge of the SRA.
He seems TO have been given broad au-
thority by Dr. Anderson To both dis
charge and hire people in the relief work
of the state.
The answer in regard to Mr.. Plunkert
is best given IN the report of the Dies
investigating committee It says Mr..
Plunkert is the contact man between
the progressive groups Of the California
legislature and the communist party of
which he has long been an important
member, and is now secretary of the
federation for political union.
This refers to his activity in the last
legislature rather than in this 1t es-
tablishes conclusiyely that the Olson
Anderson purge of relief is in the
hands of communists and subyersiye
agencies. That explains probably why
DR.. Anderson is quoted as fayoring the
organization of relief workers in the
Workers alliance and other radical un-
ions whose fees come from the public
money given to relief workers for liyeli-
hood.
The control of millions of relief funds
by these extreme radicals is a grave pub
lie danger. It emphasizes the urgent
need for the complete reorganization of
relief in California, the abolition of state
management and direction and its trans
fer to the counties.
Editors Note News from Sacra-
mento today announces that Governor
Olson has discharged Plunkert and that.
of course, closes the incident of his ap-
pointment as chief of the social work
division Of the SRA.)
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
You re Telling Me.

England's grouse shooting season
opens in July The grousing season
in America opened March Is.
Just when the weather gets warm
enough for fellow to enjoy park
bench somebody paints them.
The next world war won't last
long. say observers. That's no con-
ISOLATION. A tornado is over in a hur-
y, too.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09

a business. l find
that many busi-
ness organiza-
tions have a
growing regard
for the judg-
n1ent# that comes
only with the
passing of the
decades.
recently in
.eryiewed Joseph
p Day, the only
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Hints ON Etiquette

Il is courteous as we'll as con-
siderate to notify your family or
clearinghouse keeper if you are
compelled TO be late for a meal
Try to give some idea. also. at what
time you may be expected
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Grab BaQ-
One Minute Test

/ What is a prime number?
?. What relation was Napoleon
III TO the first Napoleon?
3. Who was the author of the
Well-knoWn short story, The Lady
o, The Tiger2"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Dale
NarnegEe

Ellis A Gimbel, Jrs of Gimbel
Brothers department stores, told ne
that Gimbel Brothers had discov-
cred by costly experience that it
takes age as we'll as youth to run
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Words of Wisdom

It is the coward who faWns upon
those above him. - 1t is the coward
who is insolent whenever he dares
be so-Junius.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Ieeai ADVERTISEMENT

| posted shall constitute such notice
of said hearing. That the manner
of giving notice of such hearing
is hereby declared to be reason
able time, as said plan of compost
ton has been submitted hereto
fore and approved by more than
two-t thirds of the qualified electors
of said District voting on said plan
of composition at a special election
heretofore duly called and held in
said District.
4. That the manner of holding
said hearing shall be as follows:
Said hearing shall be held orally
before the Board of Directors OF
said District at said time and place.
and any person interested in said
plan of composition may appear
at said time and place and be
| heard.
s. That the effect to be given
to the determination of the Board
of Directors at such hearing shaI.
be that the same shall constitute
the final determination of the
Board of Directors and of said
Imperial Irrigation District with
respect to said plan of compost
ton. If upon such hearing said
Board of Directors shall determine
that said plan of composition shall
be carried into effect, it shall adopt
resolution conSenting to said plan
of composition and file the same
With any United States District
| il Wy al Af
position shall be confirmed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
9th day of April, 1899, by the fol-
lowing vote:
Ayes:-Gregg, Young, Morrow.
Noes None.
bsent:-HeWes, Rose.
w. j. GREGG,
Pres. Pro Tenn of the
Board OF Directors I'M
perial Irrigation Dis
trict.
Attest
w. w. GOODSON,
Secretary of the Board
OF Directors, Imperial
Irrigation District.
SECRETARY'S CERTIFICATE
I, w. w. GOODSON, Secretary
OF the Board of Directors of I'M
perial Irrigation District, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a full,
true and correct copy of resolu-
tion duly adopted at a regular ad,
journed meeting of the Board of
Directors of said District duly and
regularly held at the regular meet
ing place thereof on the 9th dav
of April. 1889 of which meeting
all of the Directors of said District
had due notice and at which a ma
Jorlty thereof were present: that
at said meeting said resolution
was introduced by Director Morrow
and read in full and was thereunon
upon motion of Director Morrow
seconded by Director Young. adopt.
ed by the following vote:
Ayes:-Gregg, Young, Morrow
Noes None.
Absent:-HeWes, Rose.
lnat L nave carefully comnarea
the same with the original minutes
OF said meeting or file and op
record in my office and that soia
resolution is duly entered NJ rao
ord in Minute Book ID. at paoea
l2O to 121, inclusive, and said reso
luton Is full, true and correct
copy of the original resolution ads
opted at said meeting and entered
IN said minutes. That said reso-
luton has not been amended. mod
illed or rescinded since the date
Oh lts adoption and the same Ia
now in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Ihave
hereunto set my hand and affixed
.he Official seal of said District
this 9th day of April, 1899.
w. w. GOODSON.
secretary of the Board
OF Directors of Imperial
Irrigation District.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
One Minute Test Answers

] One which cannot be divided
without d remainder except by itself
and /.
2 His nephew.
3. Frank Stockton 1894 1902.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Horoscope for Sunday

THOSE WHOSE birthday Is on LhIs
date should check their eXpendi-
lures. The year will be favorable if
this is done. Generous and good
natured will be the child born to-
Gay. He or she must be warned
against an oyer-critical nature tna
will provoke enmity. The latter
years OF life will be most success
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09

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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-09
Thoughts for the Day

Let every man abide in the calling wherein he
was called-I Corinthians 20.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
If The Delta JabberwOCk Comes
Spring Cannot Be Far Behind

ford. Aiding her are: Mrs. Mamie
Alexander, location: Mrs. Mary
Roberts. tickets, Mrs. Edith Wat
son, budget; Mrs. Margaret Piper,
performance: Miss Theresa Bailey,
programs; and Zelma Sykes. pnbli-
city. The Committees plans for
this year are nearing completion.
aud nothing is being spared 10 add
10 the comfort and enjoyment OF
those who attend the "Jabberwock. =
Six CARNATIONS. anticipating
competing this year. were repre-
sented at last weeks committee
meeting as follows: Jack Wells OF
Omega Psi Phi: Mrs. Gary OF the
Current Topic Study club; Mrs.
Stephens from Les Diamants: Mis-.
Knox from the Juniors on Parade,
and Gloster Current from the
Youth Council OF the y. A. a. {. =.
Seven years ago the Jahberwock
was in It's infancy. Now the lab
berwock has come into maturity
II becomes more stimulating ey-
cry year. i is planned especially
for the hundreds who look for
ward 10 IT'S coming each year. The
1889. Tau Chapters Ninth Annual
Iabbcrwock comes 10 YOU on Feb
ruary 18th at Sl5 O'Clock in the
auditorium OF the Detroit lnsti-
tute OF Arts as the greatest OF the
great Jabberwocks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
by zeIma Sykes

When. last February In the aud
itorium OF the Detroit Institute OF
Arts. the curtain arose with Clos
ter Currents Orchestra In the pit.
and Miss Lillian Brown (pecked)
or stepped forth with decided
sophistication across the stage as
the blushing bride in "Peckin'
Weddin", hundreds OF Detroiters
smiled the particular smile OF sat
isfaction. Could the 4. /. DIS do
such excellent acting? They
proved their great ability to you
through this little act. cleverly
written and coached by Charlse
Arnold and Gertrude Bailey.
The impressive calm and quiet
that swept the audience was mark
ed. too. when little Patricia Whitby
stood before the microphone lin
silk hat and tux. looking as smart
as she always ISL and announced
Ladies and gentlemen. this is sta
tion J.O.P.," Hundreds were
thrilled. La Claire Konx's dancing
darlings gave you an evenings en-
tertainment with their "Fascinat-
ing Rhythm. For these reasons
and many others Detroiters treas
ure the memories OF Tau Chapters
Eighth Annual Jabberwock.
Heading the Jabberwock for 1888
is efficient Mrs. Frances Lang
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
D etroit Musicians
Will Honor Celeste
Cole At Reception

The Detroit Musicians associa-
ton met Monday evening. January
is, In Great Lakes Insurance build
ing.
Reports were presented, concern
ing the bingo party which was
held last month. Plans were also
completed for reception, honor
Ing Miss Celeste Cole, who return
ed last autumn from Russia; and
Mrs. Mamie Richardson. OF New
York City. Both are soprano sing
ers and former Detroiters.
Rehearsals at the Y. w. G. A.. be-
gan on the week Of January Q. for
the opera Carmen" which VIII be
presented this spring. Director
Piggins Is asking for more male
voices for the tenor and bass sec
tons OF the opera.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Lucy Thurman "Y"
Spring Glasses And
Sports Open Jan. 80

Lucy Thurman YWCA announces
that the schedule OF new spring
classes and sports may he secur-
ed at the Branch. The new term
opens Monday. January 30.
Activities are available TO In
terest individuals OF every age.
from very young children to
adults.
The schedule includes contract
bridge. with Mrs. LYDIA Gogglns.
cookery. with Mrs. Geraldine
Clark Ross: dressmaking. Miss
Elva Hillman: French. Mrs. Irene
Graves; home hygiene and care OF
the sick. in cooperation with the
Board OF Health; interior decora-
tion, Mrs. Bertha Baker; knitting,
Mrs. Ann Roden: Millinery, Mrs.
Jamie ellison; personality de-
velopment, Mrs. J. C. Kirschner
sewing (WPAl. Mrs. Laura Tyler;
shorthand and typewriting for
beginners. and "brush up; vocal
training and chorus. Mrs. Mar
guerite p. Dennis.
The Junior section offers dra-
matics, (Junior Players) with Miss
Edith Muskin: French. Mrs.
Graves: piano. Mrs. Luceine Griffen
Chavis: rhythm and tap-dancing,
Miss Betty Louise Cain.
Recreation classes. in charge of
Miss Cain. include badminton.
gymnastics. roller-skating, tap
dancing. and tennis.
Special features for juniors and
adults are. book lovers hour,
with Miss Manon Carter; employ
able girls recreation hour,
Thursday evening. and Girl Re-
serve recreation hour. Wednesday
at 5 p. m: fun for school girls,
Friday: membership recreation
night. Tuesdays: mothers study
group. offering monthly talks on
family and civic relations; and the
fellowship membership musicales
and teas. from 4 TO p. m. on the
first sunday OF each month.
Further details may be secured
at the Branch, $50 e. Elizabeth
street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Bishop Creighton To
Speak At City Y Meet

All Y. w. G. A. members, friends
and the general public are invited
TO attend the Forty-sixth annual
meeting of the organization to be
held in the Central branch building
at 1880 Witherell street on Thurs
day evening, Jan. rs, at o'clock
following a dinner at s o'clock.
The Rt. Rev. Frank w. Creigh-
ton. S. T. d., first bishop coadjutor
OF the Episcopal Diocese OF Michi-
gan, will be the speaker.
Ballot boxes for the election OF
the metropolitan board OF direc-
tors will be up throughout the
week at all branches OF the Y. w.
c. A. Mrs. A. Il. Thomas. chair
man OF the committee OF manage
ment OF Lucy Thurman Branch has
been nominated to continue in that
office. and her name will appear
on the ballot for the metropolitan
board OF directors.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
SOCIAL IDEAL
CLUBS BANQUET
AT BROWN HOME

The East End Social Ideal club
held its annual banquet at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. Brown, 2211
Madison street. Friday evening.
Jan. 6. The affair was we'll attend
ed. A spicy program was presented.
the participants being Mrs. Lavowls,
Mrs. A. Morrow, Mrs. A. Gamble,
Mrs. Willie l.. Jackson. Mrs. NJ.
Weaver. and Mrs. 0. Addie.
Cocktails, delicious turkey
dinner and Ice cream were enjoy
ed by the members and their guests
who included Mesdames Lorise
Heart, Loire Orr. Ophelia Carpen-
ter. NJ. Weaver, +. Orettow, Jose
phIne Hunter. Willie l.. Jackson,
Charlie Mae Hill. Caroline Jeffred,
Clobres, Cora Coyington, w. NJ.
Burton and Frank Burton.
The club members exchanged
gifts with each other.
Mrs. Ola Addie II president;
Mrs. Mabel Lavowls. recording Sec
rotary: Mrs. Annie Parker, finan-
cial secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Not Mr.. Caruso!

The legal Courier, OF Jan. s,
included the following story among
front page articles: Democratic
state senator's drew two jobs un-
der the new setup at Lansing and
both are stenographers. 1t was
even demanded that they select
women who were on the job during
the last session. so had some ex-
perience. Nix. no sergeant,at-arms
for Digs, what relief"
Did the paper refer to Arthur
Caruso?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21


Members OF the Scyades commit
tee have been called together to
make plans for their annual lee
ture dinner program, which will
be held April Is, at s p. m. at
Lucy Thurman YwCA. The speaker
for the occasion has not yet been
selected.
The Scyades committee is COM
posed OF representatives Of seven
Of the study and literary clubs OF
Detroit. They and their represent
tatives are: Sororsis Group, repre-
scented by Mrs. r. Louise Hen
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
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Annual Dinner Given
By Hartford c h OR

TNf Senior choir Of Hartford
Avenue Baptist church entertained
few friends Al their annual din
ner IN the lovely home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Ira Hendrick. ST.. eGia Hart
ford avenue. Friday evening, Jan.
10.
The guest table was very pretty.
having as cenlerpiece gorgeous
bowl Of sweet peas. A color scheme
OF pink and white added more love-
liness 20 the occasion.
A delightful menu was served
consisting OF Spanish chicken,
mashed potatoes. peas. salad pick
les. home made rolls. coffee. ice
cream and cake. The serving COM
mittee comprised Mesdsmes A.
Bobic. VI. Marsh. VI. Williams. V.
Mattlock. r. Durett l.. Gregory,
G. watkins and +. Kendrick.
Amusing games including
Chinese checkers and the biz
apple horse were enjoyed, being
directed by Mrs. G. Jones.
Among the guests were Rev. and
Mrs. Chas. A Hill. Mrs l.. W
Booker, and Mrs VI. u. Chisolm
Members OF the choir present were
T.. Adams, Sim Floor. Jas. Chisolm
Mrs. l.. Robinson. Mrs Davis
Mrs. ~ Jenkins. Mrs. + Watson.
!. The choir presented gifts 10 Mis-
s. Ogleiree. orcanist f. Adams
president; and l. ". Booker, Choir
ister.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Club Neus
Couple United In Home Wedding
Elliottorian c | u b
Members Are Busy At
Selecting A Speaker

The members OF the Elllottorian
Business Women's club are ex-
ceptionally busy these days at the
task OF selecting speaker for
their Negro History Week" pro-
gram which will be held on Febru-
airy ~, at the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Program committee is com
posed OF Mrs. Helen CAN'T. chair
man: Louise Ray. Emmadean Bell,
bertha Redmond. Anne Gomez
Mrs. Theresa Carroll, and Jean
Meta Welch.
The club is again asking the sup
port OF It's friends. in presenting
a beneficial program to the com
munity.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
'SCyades Committee Makes Plans
For The Annual Lecture Dinner


derson. Miss Elizabeth Gulley, and
Mrs. Burrcl Carter: Current Topic
club. represented by Mrs. James
X. Gragg. Mrs. Arthur Hill. and
Mrs. Elizabeth Gary; youth, y. y.
A.. Eddie Swan: youth. ~ a. A. {.
F.. Gloster Current; Atha Study
club, Mrs. William Summers and
Mrs. Gary Nickles. Detroit
Study club. Miss Marion Carter
and Miss Ostorn: New Era Study
club. Mrs b. NJ Norris. Mrs. John
Wilson. aud Miss Fannie Bethel:
Modernistic Study club. Mrs. n.
l.. Mckinney and Mrs. Theodore
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21

Massenberg: Madonna Study club.
Mrs. Ernest CabuIe and Mrs. Dor
sey Simmons.
The Committee invites co-opera-
iion from other study groups. in
carving out this program. Mrs.
James r. Gragg is chairman OF the
committee for this year
The Committee meets on the sec
ond Monday OF each month. 4 so
p. m. at Great Lakes Mutual In
surance building. A subcommittee
has been selected, to determine the
kind OF memorial most appropriate
and TO make plans for obtaining II.
as a lasting contribution to the
cultural life OF Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Audience Reluctant
To Leave Marion
A n d erso n Recital

CHICAGO-(ANP)--Marion An
derson. Americas greatest living
contralto. who was making her
annual appearance in Northwestern
university's music series at the
Auditorium theatre Sunday after
noon. was so enthusiastically De-
ceived that the attendants had to
come TO the stage and close the
piano at the conclusion OF her re-
cital before the audience would go
home.
Miss Anderson drew high praise
from the critics and the audience
cheered time after time as she
concluded various selections.