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Evening star., 1939-06-24
Canon A. P. Stokes
viii Deliver Two
areweII Sermons
Retiring Official to
Preach at II AM. and
4 PM. Services

Canon Anson Phelps Stokes, who
retiring from the staff of Wash
lgton Cathedral July l, will preach
70 farewell sermons tomorrow, at
O'Clock and 4 o'clock. DR.. Stokes,
no has made many friends during
is IS years of service on Mount
7. Alban, is being accorded this
pportunity to say good-by to the
athedral congregations, before
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Divine Science.

The Rev. q. L. Patch viii give .
lesson sermon on "The One God"
tomorrow at II an. ct the Grafton
Hotel. On Thursday ct pm. Mrs.
Lillian Marshall win continue with
Building Our Temple"
Evening star., 1939-06-24

AS with an in
stitution, so also
is it with a man.
Spiritual quail
ties abide to
shed their bless
ings at even
tide. The life
that has been
lived in God
awareness and
in His service.
mas peace AT lCS
end. We are for
tunate to have
this lesson upon
the review of
Hic lifo h1r Do11l
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Vice President
Harold s. King
will show q mo-
ton picture de-
picting the his
tory Of the as
sociation from
the time Of Its
organization in
Lees b urg, Va,
July 4, 1922. Pic
lures of Hood
College, Freder-
lex. Md, where
t n r e e summer
conferences were
held, and West
ern Maryland
Evening star., 1939-06-24

NEW METHODIST AsslGNMENTs-The % Rev Mr. Dau, from
Church. here the Reu Mr. Wlcor from Falls Church.
Va to Trinity Church. here the Rep Mr. Jagge from Chats
Church. Baltimore to AndcOstid Church. the ReD
Mr. Banes from Aldersle Church Baltimore to Waugh Church.
here Hapermae former minister of the Washington Groue
Church. Arlington Va Church. and the Req Mr. Man,
Arlington Va, Church, to the Memorial Church. Hyatts
mile
Evening star., 1939-06-24
Dr.. J. {. BAH 10 Mark
His 36th Year al
Metropolitan
Dean Of Baptist Pastors
To Be Honored
Tomorrow

Services tomorrow at the Metro
politan Baptist Church will mark
the close of DR.. John Compton
Balls thirty-sixth year as pastor
Of the church. The activities of
the day will be centralized in cele-
bration of this record.
DR.. Ball became pastor Of the
church in 1908. At that time it
Ared 361 members, worshiping
Evening star., 1939-06-24
A Lesson for the Week
Old Age Needs More Than
Pensions to Sweeten Days
BY WILLIAM T. ELLIS.

T.
Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore celebrated its 0h
last
Kelly the distinguished
of the Wch Kely-made
speech which he said spirit which
ponsble for the
Evening star., 1939-06-24
News of the Bible Glasses
Activities of Interest to
Loeol Organizations
BY PAGE NICK. ETCHISON,
President Orsanized Bible Glass Association.

! The Organized Bible Class AsSO-
ciation will hold . Westminster
Conference Rally" at the Petworth
Baptist Church Tuesday at 8 pm.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Calvary Baptist Church elected the
following officers Miss Olive Bax-
ley, president; Miss Kathryn Dills,
vice president; Miss Blanche EN-
brey, secretary; Miss Alma Hatch,
assistant secretary; Miss Helen
Cuthbert, corresponding secretary;
Miss Ella May Pyle, treasurer; Mrs.
Georgetta Sanders, assistant treas
urer; Miss Esther Culverwell, IL
brarian; Miss Grace Stoneburner
assistant librarian, and Miss Lena
Kitchens. dslegate TO the Organized
Bible ClaSD
Green will continue ayVUU
officers will assume Office on Octos
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Schools
Churches
Louise ChormicIe
Gives S Party for
Miss Swanson

Miss Louise Chormicle who is one
of Central's graduates this spring,
was hostess at a delightful dinner
party honoring Miss Irene Swan
son. whose marriage to Frank But
terworth Of Pomona will be an
event Of the early summer.
Guests included a number of the
hostess's teachers whom she had
known in her four years at Central.
Mrs. Leta Mae Bryan assisted
Louise in receiving her guests.
Dinner was served in the garden
of the Bryan home, 473 Brighton
avenue, where fireplace, long
tables and benches make an ideal
outdoor dining room. S. Emmitt
Allen cooked the tempting steaks
for the group, the guests enjoying
a delicious supper.
Mrs. Bryan presented Miss Swan
son with a gift, as she said, half
for Miss Swanson and half "for
aud lang syne" as Mr.. Butter
worths father was a friend of
Mrs. Bryan's.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. P. II.
Judd, Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Miller,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis M. Moore, Mr..
and Mrs. s. Emmitt Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs H. K. McCracken, Miss Swan
son, Miss Muriel Brown, c. w. Mar
tin, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald w. Ketch-
en-, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Powers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Youth Problems
To Be Discussed
For PIT. A.

Wilson PIT. Il. mas arranged an
evening program for Friday night
which the members believe the
fathers will find of particular in
terest, a discussion on youth prob
lens by the young people them
selves.
Seven junior college students
from the current social problems
class will discuss the various prob
lens relating to the home, the
church, the school, and society as
youth sees them today.
This panel discussion will be Civ
en- by the following: Joe Badger,
chairman; Roy Koike, Esthella
Blaschko, Mildred Beeson, John
Mouser, Harry Minami, Helen
Blohn. It will be somewhat similar
to that presented by the majority
of this group for the PIT. A. coun-
ty convention in Holtville this
spring. Albert Zech is instructor
for the class.
This meeting will take place al
7:30 pm. in the school
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Last Ne citing Of
Social Club

White Shrine Social club officially
ended its year at the meeting Tues
day with Mrs. I. j. Harris, although
in all probability several informal
gatherings including the annual
mountain party may be planned
during the summer months.
The group enjoyed a pot luck
luncheon and afternoon OF bridge
Tuesday, Mrs. w. D Carey of Ell
Centre winning the door prize; Mrs.
Frank Hood of Ell Centre, the high
score prize for auction; Mrs. Duane
Stafford of Calexico, the high score
contract prize and Mrs. John Kuhn
of Ell Centre, the second high score
contract prize.
Ell CentranS who attended were
Mesdames A. Bucklin. Frank Hood
H. L. Bush, w. d. Carey, Russell
Guilbault. George w, Damron. S. L.
Hood John Kuhn, Charles Hit and
George Bucklin.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Banquet Honors
| Lettermen

CentralS varsity lettermen we're
guests Of honor at a banquet Tues
day night at the California hotel,
the party being given by the COM
missionerS.
Henry House. president of the
commissioners. acted as master Of
ceremonies for the program which
included a talk by Coach E. Peter
son Of San Diego State college,
track coach, who was introduced by
Junior Todd, we'll known San Diego
sportsman.
Guy A. Weakley, Central princi-
pal, talked on proposed changes for
the football field
Bill North sank group of songs
and ElrCse Maquar was heard in
accordion numbers.
This is the first affair of the
kind given for the lettermen but it
was proposed Tuesday to make it
an annual event.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Many RecitaIs
Set for Next
Two Wee

RecitalS by the various studios
are occupying the students and
young people this week and next,
as with the closing weeks of school,
the annual recitals also take place.
Marilyn Ingle and Phyllis Purdy
are being presented by Ruth Teeple
Reid Thursday night in her studio
with James Ryerson as guest ar
tiSt;
Elizabeth Waterman has chosen
Sunday for her sacred vesper STU
dents recital, scheduled for 4 pm.
in the Methodist church; Monday
Grace Blaisdell presents Clifford
Richards, pianist, assisted by Fran
ces Fuller Lawson, soprano, in a
concert in the social hall of the
Methodist church; Wednesday, in
the Calexico Womens improvement
club house, Mrs. Blaisdell presents
her Ell Centro and Calexico piano
students with Malcolm Macurda of
Ell Centro, 'cellist, as guest artist.
Ruth Teeple Reid has scheduled
recitals for June 5, s, and 7, with
Neva Dowd and Mary Moore in a
graduation recital June 13 when
Elizabeth Waterman will be guest
artist.
Estelle Livingston has chosen
June for her recital date and
Hazel Baker, June 7.
Oria Kenah has already pre-
Sented her students in two excel
lent recitals as has Zona North.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Wilson School Busy With
Commence ement Activities

also pointing out that this half
legendary character symbolizes all
the young people of history who
have made noteworthy achieve
mentS.
Song of Sherwood, written by
Alfred Noyes during the World war
and set to music by James H Rog-
erS. will follow after which another
student will speak on The Engineer
Drew The Plans in which he will
tell of the various contributions
made by young people toward inter-
national good will, the foundation
OF this bridge having been laid il
the teachings of Jesus.
Special Drills
Eighth grade girls will then be
presented in drill which will be
symbolic of the general theme after
which another talk, Youth Builds
The Bridges" will be presented, tc
De followed by the boys drill during
which the five circles, symbols o1
the five races OF the world will be
made as Is done in the Olympic
games.
Glee clubs and chorus will sing
Bells of Youth" by Obey Speaks
after which the graduates will be
presented and will be awarded their
diplomas.
James B. Fisher is in charge of
the school orchestra which will open
the program with an arrangement
OF Cigars "Pomp And Circum-
stance. During the girls drill the
orchestra will play Success" III.
RennetD and during the boys drill,
Glorious Youth" (zamecnik.
The Rev. Dr. E. A. Palmer will
deliver the invocation and benedic-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
EI Centro and CaIexico Units
In Joint installation

Reinke, marshall Mrs. White, Mrs.
Higueria and Mrs. PoloS, commit
teewomen.
Those members of the 8 ct 40 who
took charge of the installation and
who made a picturesque appearance
in their colorful uniforms were:
Katherine Keller, Florence Rich
ards, Faye Claiborne, Pauline Rey-
nolds, Martha Munson. Lois Stan
ley, Grace Ware, Hazel Dotson,
Bernice Rambo and Vesta Farley.
Past officers were awarded their
pins and Katherine Keller of Braw-
ley installing president, was pre-
sented with a gift.
Ida Vonderahe, district poppy
chairman, made the award to El
Centro for the first prize in the
poppy poster contest, this prize
going to Don Stephens of Coyote
Wells, Central high school student.
The Calexico unit won honorable
mention for its entry in the contest.
All of the past presidents of CAL
eXico were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
AIamo-Ve
News Items

Mrs. Fred Strain was honored at
a stork shower Friday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. j. H. Elder Mrs.
T. T. Hall assisted Mrs. Elder as
hostess. The hcnoree received many
lovely gifts. Delicious refreshments
we're served to Mesdames Fred
Strain, Rufus George. A. w. Cary,
A. L. Peters, Mary Mellor Ella Mac
Cary, Betty Priest, William Lay,
Nellie Elder, w. p. Lay, Bessie
Ogier. Duncan Mckenzie. Jake
Neidiffcr. Goldic Preecc. Mildred
Priest, Hicks Naples. Art Handley,
Florence Gray. Matte Alexander,
Pauline Johnson. Vergie Freeman,
Mrs. Russell and Miss Margaret
Pedicord and the hostesses Mrs. Ell
der and Mrs. Hall.
MI and Mrs. John Higuera en-
tertaincd as their guests Sunday
morning Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell Bur
ger and daughter Evelyn of Los
Angeles.
Mrs, A. l.. Bernshouse called at
The home Of Mrs. G.. F.. Tuttle Mon
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks Naples have
ps their guest Mrs. Naples mother,
Mrs. RusSel Of Texas.
MI and Mrs. j. +. Warnc and
family of BraWley spent Sunday
visiting at the home Of MI. and
Mrs. A. L. BernShouSc.
Miss Betty Jo Smoot left Satur-
day for San Francisco where she
will attend the San Francisco
world fair.
MI. and MrS. John Hisucra and
family spent Sunday afternoon at
the home CT Mrs. Higuera's mother
Mrs. M. Hcrijosa of Calexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24

Two events are occupying the
Wilson school graduating class, the
honor award assembly on Friday
morning, and the commencement
exercises June in the FL Centro
stadium.
At the assembly the various
awards will be presented among
them being those for the outStand-
ing boy and girl of the year who
were TO be chosen Wednesday but
whose names were to be kept secret
until the assembly Friday.
The eighth grade students are all
at work on various phases of their
commencement program, one which
they have planned themselves and
which is to be called, Bridges Of
Youth.
This particular topic has been
chosen with the San Francisco eX-
position and famous bridges in
mind. but a new Interpretation will
be given by the students for the
bridge, which is to be the bridge
of international coed will. The
whole program will be illustrative
CT the accomplishments of youth
toward this goal
Cantata
The first part of the program
will be a cantata, robin Hood And
Alan-a-Dale". written by Peter w
Dykema for the young peoples Choir
us at the University of Michigan.
This particular cantata has been
selected with the thought in mind
that Robin Hood typifies the gay
adventurous spirit of youth.
Mrs. Dorothy Armstrong is direc-
tor for the cantata and Jane Tylor
Field is woring cut a series of
dances which also depict the story
told in music in the cantata.
At tho conclusion of this part of
the program, an eighth grade stu
dent will talk on Who Was Robin
Hood?', not only discussing the
various historical persons who have
been identified as Robin Hood, but
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24

CALEXICO. May 24-Joint in
stallation for Ell Centro and Cal
eXico American Legion Auxiliary Of
ficers took place Tuesday night in
Calexico with members of the val
ley ct 40 salon in charge.
Ell Centre officers installed were
Hester lehman. president; Gene
We've Kenyon, first president
Violet Farmer, second vice-presi-
dent; Katherine Thompson, treas
urer; Esther Davis. historian Eliza
beth Taylor, chaplain; Ruby Wray,
ergeant-at-arms; Helen Roberts,
marshall; Fannie Kuhn, Mabel
Campbell Myrtle Freeman, eXecu-
tive committeeWomen
For Calexico the new officers are !:
Alice Marie Rice, president; Flor
ence Culver, first president;
Lethia Hotz. second vice-president;
Clara Adds. secretary; Julia Nc
Cullough, treasurer; Mrs. Ostrey,
historian Ruth StraWn, chaplain;
Marie Sales. sergeant-at-arms; Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Graduation for
Yuma District
Schools

Schools in the Yuma high school
district Ogilby, Andradc, Winter
haven, Fort Yuma. and Laguna will
conduct joint commencement eXcr-
ciscs Thursday night at 8 o'clock,
Yuma time. in the Yuma hah
school.
E. l.. Hitcman, county Superin-
tendent of schools, will deliver the
commencement address and the
students will participate in the pro-
gram with groups CT songs illus
trative of the various types Of mu-
sic which they have studied during
the veal The songs will DC pre-
faced BY brief introductory talks
by various speakers.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Business Women install New
Officers tuesday Evening

Lloyd Barry of Imperial sang
a group of appropriate songs and
during the ceremony the club trio
composed of Lucy Adair, Lola Tay-
lor and Ruth Bennett was heard
in several songs. After the intalla-
ton Donald Trimble of Imperial
sang a solo for the group, Carmen
Gibson of Imperial acting as ac-
companist.
Mrs. Merta Thompson of Impe-
rial who has served the club as
president during the year was pre-
sented with her past presidents
pin.
The installation and business
meeting we're preceded by dinner
with Mrs. Barry Elise Buck, Jes-
samine Morris and Frances Thomp-
son as guests.
The club will have its closing
meeting on June 13.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Attend u. C..
Graduation

Mr and Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw
have returned from San Francisco
and Berkeley. the chief object of
tehir visit being the commencement
exercises al the University of Cali
fornia. Berkeley, since their son-in-
law, Russell Ycager. was graduated
from the law school.
The Whitelaws enjoyed a visit
with MI and Mrs. Yeager, visited
the San Francisco fair and arc
most enthusiastic over the impress
sive commencement program con-
Quoted in the Berkeley stadium.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
csnssss. SsnSi: OF Interest to Women sosss1 sS1
Calendar

WEDNESDAY
Fellowship supper, $50, Christian
church.
I. V. Stamp and Coin club. 1880,
ice plant.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Eagles. 8, $50 Broadway.
LO.O.F. No. 4O8, 1880, Brawley.
Rural schools graduation, 8, high
school.
THURSDAY
Rose Mesquite, 10, Frank May
nard home.
Rotary club, Barbara Worth.
2O-3O club, !. 566 Brighton.
Townsend club No. 2, 1880, court
house.
Troop ID. B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop 25. B.S.A., 1880. McCabe.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, ElkS hall.
RAM. No. 100, 1880, Masonic
temple.
Irgle-Purdy recital, 8, Reid studio.
U.S.W.Y., 8, Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24

Miss Evelyn Allen was installed
as president of the FL Centro Busi-
ness and Professional Women's club
Tuesday night in an impressive
ceremony conducted at the Barbara
Worth hotel by Mrs Ruby Barthel
of El Centre, county president for
the past year.
Other officers installed were:
Carmen Gibson, ce-president;
Vera Grant, recording secretary;
Lois Cosand, corresponding secre-
tary; Katherine Won Allmen, trea-
surer. The four preceding presi-
dents form the executive commit
tee: Merta Thompson, Ruby Bar
thel, Leah Boyer, and Lucy Adair.
Prior to the installation Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Legal ADVERTISEMENT
LEGAL NOTICE

The following described merchan-
disc was sold under contract by the
DelCzier Furniture Exchange. SAP
Main street, FL Centro, California,
to w. r. Callahan, Ell Ccntro, Cali
fornia, and has not been paid for.
Merchandise consists of: l Wash
ing Machine. l Bag and Cooler,
Motor and Blade.
Anyone buying or in possession
of this merchandise, please notify
c; return same to Delozier Furni-
ture Exchange at above address.
DELCZIER FURNITURE
EXCHANGE
BY A j Delo7ier. Mpr
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Former Resident
Me cts elesates

Imperial Valley PIT. A. members
while in Santa Barbara at the state
convention had the pleasure of
meeting and being entertained by
Mrs. Harold Shumaker, a former
El Centran who was one Of their
hostesses. Mrs. Shumaker is the
former Marjorie Woodland
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24
Hi-y yGroupHas
Election

Bill Burke was elected president
OF the Alpha Hi-Y club at Central
this week, succeeding Bob Womack.
Cthci officers chosen arc: How
ard Rhodes. president; John
McCaSlin. treasurer; Leland Ritter.
secretary; the other outgoing Off
ccrS being Bob Homo and Bill
Thompson. Howard Rhodes having
becn reelected to the same office.
These Officers will be installed
Monday night at a party at which
the Beta Hi-Y group, the freshmen
end sophomore members, will be
special quests.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks Naples have
as their guest Mrs. Naples mother,
Mrs. RuSSel Of Texas.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Warnc and
family of BraWley spent Sunday
visiting at the home OF MI. and
Mrs. A. L. BPrnshouSc.
Evening star., 1939-11-16

and then whether that conspiracy
was in restraint Of trade.
The judge advised the jurors 1t
was "very desirable that they reach
a verdict" and that they should
''be aware of the time, effort and
money that trial of this kind in
wolves"
The jury went out at 6:35 o'clock
here last night to deliberate charges
that the worlds largest automobile
manufacturer, with three other
firms and II officials IN the huge
General Motors family, violated the
Sherman Act through a plot to
monopolize financing of installment
car sales.
The other firms are the General
Motors Acceptance Corp, G. M. A. G.
of Indiana and General Motors Sales
Corp. William S. Knudsen, G. M.
president, and Alfred P. Sloan, jr.,
chairman of the Board of Directors,
are among individual defendants.
Trial Started October 8.
AAAC u AdA, CO1A C1lC onClkolFC Ill JIlc
New Deal anti-monopoly drive,
started October 8.
Dealer witnesses for the Govern
ment said they were ordered to
finance with G. M. A. C. under
penalty of losing their franchises.
Corporation officials denied such
orders were given.
Yesterday big-city lawyers of both
Government and defense told the
jury in nearly eight hours of argu-
Evening star., 1939-11-16
| General Motors
Antitrust Case
Goes 10 Jury
Opposing Attorneys
Contend Their Cause
Is for 'Ordinory' Man
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Nov. 16.-A
jury Of "little men'-12 Hoosier
farmers and merchants-is deciding
the winner in a Federal court fight
of Government against big busi-
ness-the General Motors Corp.
antitrust case.
The jury asked Special Judge
Walter G. Lindley for special in
structions after celebrating 15h
hours.
The jury foreman asked the Judge
whether the defendants would be
guilty of restraining trade and COM
merce if the evidence showed there
was conspiracy and coercion.
Judge Lindley explained to the
jurors that they had to determine
first whether there was conspiracy
Evening star., 1939-11-16

ing that theirs was the cause Of the
ordinary mar.
Holmes Baldridge Of Oklahoma
City, in charge Of the Governments
case, told the jury a guilty verdict
would free $4,000 dealers from "co-
ercive practices" and strike a blow
for every small, independent mer-
chant in the Nation"
Defense Holds Dealers Aided.
John Thomas Smith of New York
City. chief of defense counsel, con-
tended G. M. A. G. helped dealers
business.
IF the Government, under the
guise of a prosecution, can force a
business to do something economi-
Evening star., 1939-11-16

cally unsound," " he declared, then
say It's sorry day for the butcher,
the baker and the candiestick
maker"
If convicted, the defendants may
be fined up to 5000 each or i'm
prisoned for up to .. year, or given
both penalties.
Mr.. Baldridge said the Govern
ment would not demand prison
terms. He declared the prosecution
did not feel the motor executives on
trial were criminals.
Evening star., 1939-11-16
Workmun Is Injured

Pinned under 4 dirt slide, Novel
Banks, 81, colored, Of 1454h q
street NV, suffered . fracture OF
the left leg today while working
in an excavation on the site of the
new Social Security Building at
Third street and independence ave-
nue. S.W. He was freed by fellow
workers and taken to Emergency
Hospital.
Evening star., 1939-11-16

way. I knew better
I've used it before. "
For the past "a
years Father Johns
Medicine has been
use d successfully
by millions for colds
and body building
Now, when cold S
are prevalent, take
r a t h er Jo h n q
Medicine-Rich In
the essential vitam
Evening star., 1939-11-16

morrow ct 8 pm. In the Columbia
College Of Christian Education, 17Os
Massachusetts avenue NV. He will
discuss missionary methods In his
native land.
Evening star., 1939-11-16
ADvERTIsEMENT.
JUST DIDN'T THINK

II should have taken Father John's
Medicine at the start Of my cold IN
stead Of allowing it to hang on tins
Evening star., 1939-11-16
Eqyptiun Cleric to- Speuk

The Rev. Erian Boutros, president
of the Gospel Messengers Bible
School, Cairo, Egypt, will speak to-
Evening star., 1939-11-16

the essential vitamins A and D.