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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Open House on
Christmas Eve

One of the incest of the many
holiday celebrations was the open
house at which Mr.. and Mrs. E. M
Lizalraras and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Celaya were hosts Christmas eve at
the LizarraraS' home, 4l2 Len Rey
avenue.
During the evening a number of
friends dropped in to enjoy the
hospitality of the two couples who
served a delicious buffet supper to
their guests.
These guests included: MeSsrs and
Mesdames j. j. Pinney A. B. Steph-
ems, Harlan Frymire, Robert Cowie,
Ralph Pesqueira, w. Dalton, j. M
Lizarraras, Frank Roberts of Phoe-
nix, Arizona; the Misses Eileen
Hope, Inez Hope. Bee Won Allmen,
Katherine Won Allmen; Messrs. Ben
ny Bulish, Clyde Caradine, John Won
Allmen. William Templeton, w. Un-
saldo, Richard Searcy, Joe Esca-
lante w j. Jones. William Hope
of Alhambra and Al Moore of Riv-
erSlde
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hulse held open
house Christmas day at their at
tractiye home on the San Diego
highway where their many friends
called to exchange greetings and
to enjoy their pleasant hospitality.
The house was beautifully decora-
ted for the occasion, the living
room being in silver and scarlet and
the dining room in red and green.
A huge Christmas S tree or
rcmented with silver icicles and
Co'o~aA lights and surrounded b.
miniature holiday scene stood at
one end of the living room facing
the porch. making a gay picture as
the guests arrived Holly in pro-
fusion, exquisite crimson roses, sill
YER tinsel and scarlet Christmas
ornaments provided gracious set
ting for this open house.
The buffet table in the dining
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Cocktail ar+y at
Barbara Worth

One of the prettiest and most un-
usual table appointments was that
used by Fred Ferguson, manager OF
the Barbara Worth hotel. when he
entertained some 800 of his friends
IT a delightful cocktail party Sat
urday in private dining room OF
the hotel, a party that was one OF
the outstanding events Of the holi-
day season.
At either end of the long buffet
table was a figure carved from q
block of ice, one of fruits. and one
of flowers. Each was brilliantly
lighted from within and created a
colorful and decidedly decorative
effect. The anpointment was COM
pleted BY graceful sprays of holly
and BY the appetizing trays OF
canapes and hors de'oeuvres.
Many valley residents called dur
ing the afternoon and evening to
enjoy Mr.. Ferguson's hospitality
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Mother Fichts for
Freedom for Sons

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 26. CUP)
"A gray-haired mountain woman
her face scanned with the wrinkles
of anguish, thumbed ride into
San Francisco today seeking public
support for her efforts TO free her
two sons from Folsom prison where
they are serving life sentences for
killing three men in a fight at
Horse Greek, in the Siskiyou noun
tains three years ago.
The efforts of Mrs. Margaret
(Ma) Brite, have been strained be-
yond imagination, for she won Sc
ven reprieves from the galoWs for
her boys before Gov. Culbert Olson
last March commuted their Senten-
ces TO life imprisonment.
Ma" Brite, however, isn't salts
fled. She wants complete freedom
for her sons, John, 36, and Coke, "a.
"If people only knew the truth
they would ask the governor TO re-
lease my boys" Mrs. Brite said TO-
day. They're all Pa and have IN
the world, and they're good boys.
They only killed in selt-defense.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Ben HuIses Hosts to Friends
At Open House Christmas

room was beautifully appointed
with its exquisite lace cloth, its
centerpiece of toyon berries lighted
by red tapers and with the lovely
service and the many platters of CO.
lorful canapes and other delicacies.
Mr.. Hulse presided at one end OF
the table and at the other, Mrs.
Hulse's sisters. Mrs. c. F. Maynard
of Brawley and Miss Billie Rieder
If San Diego.
I7to~ il the LAY Mr. and Mr..
Eu,so were hosts at a family dinner
party, their guests including MI.
and Mrs Maynard and their daugh-
ter. Helen Frances, Miss Rieder, Mr..
and Mrs. Hayden Dold, Cy Reed OF
Yuma. Arizona, and Judge and Mrs.
Thomas E. Anderson of CaleXico
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed French OF
San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Pretty Chapel Scene Of
Southworth-Couch Weddinq

| sories and her corsage was Of Tails
man roSebuds and violets.
Miss Sarah Couch, twin sister d
the bridegroom, was maid of honor
and was smart in slate blue gown
and hat.
Carl Lichty served the bridegroom
as his best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Couch left imme-
6iately after the ceremony for a
honeymoon trip to Palm Springs
ana will be at home to their friends
at I'll Long St, Inglewood, after
Jan. Is.
Mrs. Couch attended Central high
school and junior college and the
University of California. Berkeley
Nr. Couch is a graduate Of use.
where he was a member Of Sigma
Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Uniting as it does two we'll known
families. the marriage is of wide
spread interest to Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Reunion Christmas
At Afford Home

The Adron Afford home, $50 Ma
pie avenue. was the headquarters
for family reunion Christmas with
Mrs. Irene Mcdaniel and W. E. Gill
mer as guests of honor.
Those present were Mrs. McDan-
iel, who is the grandmother of %
and the grandmother of
three, Mr.. Gilmer, c. A. Mcdaniel
Mr.. and Mrs. Adron Afford, with
Reid and Adron, jr.; Mrs. w. E.
Gilmer Billy, Claude. Geraldine
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Hicks and Bobby
Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Mcdaniel, with
Behnie Louise, Letha, Gerald, La
Donna, Jessie Lee, Shirley and Ron
ME. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Daley
Eleanor Maxine, Gary Duane, and
Joe Daley, Bob Atchison, Lua Tuck
Chainey. Mr. and Mrs. P. M Nc
Brayer of INLAND.
Three turkeys, a baked ham, five
fried chickens with all the accom-
panying dishes were served at this
large family gathering
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Clubs
Society
csn,s:. snSs,. OF Interest to Women sos's', aSr
GIenna a KiIIsore.
Walter Schultz
To Be Married

Glenna Killgore's Christmas pre-
sents this year included amons
many others. a beautiful engage
ment ring which she wore for the
first time Christmas day. thus an
nouncing her betrothal to Walter
Schultz, son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. H
Schultz of Ell Centre. Miss Killgore
is the daughter of C. B. Killgore OF
El Centre.
The exact date of the wedding
has not been set but it is said to
hs On event of the coming summer
Both young people are graduates
Of Central and popular members OF
the city's younger set. Miss Killgore
is employed at the Associated Far
mers' office and Mr.. Schultz, at the
Bank of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Jessie Morrow Married Sunday
To Henry Layne

white tapers in tall candelabra. The
aisles were outlined with white silk
en- ropes to which white carnations
we're attached.
The Rev. Mr.. Don Ford read the
service in the presence Of large
1roup of friends and relatives Of
he two families.
Beautiful Bride
Given in marriage by her father,
the beautiful bride was radiant in
her wedding dress of soft white
velvet made en- train. Her veil was
of net, caught to her head with
orange blossoms. and her bouquet
was Of fragrant white carnations.
Miss Beatrice Morrow, sister Of
the bride, was her maid of honor
7rd wore a blue velvet frock with
vhite narcissus in her hair, and
'arried a bouquet Of all-white flow
RS
The two bridesmaids. Mrs. Robert
7"stin and Miss Pauline Bolt Of
Rrawlev wore blue velvet in a shade
''ohter than that worn by Miss Nor
~ow. They also wore narcissus in
their hair and carried all-white
hounuets.
Receive Guests
Cecil Killingsworth Of Los Angeles
AS Mr.. Lavne's best man and the
s.-hers were Robert Erskine and Bob
Tnres
Immediately after the ceremony
on informal reception took place
~ the church foyer where Mr.. and
Mrs. Lavne greeted their friends,
leaving shortly afterwards on their
--'"ddirg trip to northern California
Mrs. Lavr,e chose a smart brown
f~ock arcented with gold for her
~oing awav dress. Her accessories
--'nre in brown and her coat was in
boige with lynx fur sleeves and
+uxedo collar.
Mrs. Lavne will return to Brawlev
for the opening of school and will
finish her year as a teacher in Ruth
Peid school. She is a graduate of
use. and a member of Alpha
Gamma Delta Sorority.
Mr.. Layne is an engineer, gradu-
ate Of Stanford University, and is
engaged at present on a project in
Whittier. At the close of the Braw-
ley school term Mrs. Layne will join
her husband and they will make
their home in Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Morrow, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Morrow, the par
ents and brother and sister-in law
Of the bride, were present for the
wedding as were the brides cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stitler Of Braw-
ley
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Announcement of the marriage OF
Miss Fauvettc Thompson, daughter
Of Mrs. f. A. Sallee of Imperial, to
Lamar Watts, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Watts of Monticello, Ark,
will intereCt the many friends OF
this popular young couple.
The wedding took place Saturday
morning in Yuma, Ariz., at the
Baptist church parsonage, the Rev
Mr.. H. L. Gillinwaters reading the
service.
GoWned in q smart soft blue wool
frock with black and gold acces-
sories the pretty bride made a
charming picture as she recited her
VOWS. Her only ornament was a
beautiful gold heart locket, the gift
Of the bridegroom.
Mrs. Sallee was her daughters
matron of honor and wore a wine
colored dress with accessories in
the same shade.
Mr.. Sallee was the bridegroom's
best man.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Surprise Friends byNews
Of Marriage Saturday

which she wore a tiny flower hat
and a corsage of gardenias.
Miss Frances Allen, sister of the
bridegroom. and Mrs. T. P. Allen
we're the brides attendants, while
Edwin Allen acted as his brothers
best man.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party returned to Indio where a
wedding supper was served at the
home of the bridegroom parents
The brioe was graduated from
San Bernardino high school in the
winter Of 1897 and the bridegroom
from Central high school, class of
1885.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen will make
their home in San Diego where Mr..
Allen is emDlOVed
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Christmas greenery and poinset-
tias made a beautiful setting for
the wedding of Miss Betty South
worth, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. r Southworth of San Diego.
former valley residents. and John
Andrew Couch, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. E Couch of F. Centro.
The marriage was solemnized
Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
in the chapel of st. James-by-the-
Sea, La Jolla, with the rector, the
Rev. Mr.. Donald Glazebrook. read
ing the ceremony in the presence
of relatives and close friends.
Pretty Bride
Given in marriage by her father.
the bride was charming in her soft
wool ensemble in the new spring
shade of heavenly blue. fashioned
in a modified military style with
fitting flaring coat trimmed with
gold buttons. She wore a pillbox
hat in biscuit shade. brown acces-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
CCC Enrolment
Short in County

The next CCC enrolment Jan. 4
will find Imperial county short Of
her quota unless more young men
apply, Phil Holman, director of CCC
enrolment in Imperial county, an
rounced Tuesday.
Young men may apply for infor-
nation at Hofmans office on the
top floor of the court house in FL
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Fauvette THOMPSON Married to
Lamar Watts Saturday

The only other guest at the we'd
ding was the brides brother, Robert
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts are making
their home in Ell Centre. Mrs. Watts
is a graduate of Caliqatria high
school and of the University OF
Redlands. She is a prominent mem
ber of the Junior Ten Thousand
club and is employed at the agri-
cultural conservation office in Ell
Centre.
Mr. Watts had his schooling IN
Arkansas and came to the valley
two years ago. He Is connected
with the Coast Counties Gas Co.
and is a member of the Ell Centre
Volunteer Fire department.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Horace Simms Has
Open House

The Minor O. Sinms home, sos
Sandalwood Drive, was the scene
Of delightful open house for mem
bers of the 20-3O and Bachelors
clubs TO whom Horace Simms played
host Christmas afternoon.
Colorful Christmas decorations
and a particularly charming table
appointment made a pretty setting
for the affair, many friends of the
Young host calling during the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Family Reunion
At Stone Home

Among the many dellghtful ram
;lv reunions which took place on
christmas day was that at the w. l.
Stone home where members OF
Mrs. Stones family gathered for the
HOLIDAYS.
Guests included Mrs. Stones
mother. Mrs. Annie M. Firman;
Mrs. Stones sister and her son,
Mrs. c. C. Dunlap and j. I. Dunlap;
Mrs. Stones brother, E. l.. Tree,
all of Huntington Park.
Covers we're laid for eight guests
Christmas day, the relatives from
the coast. Mr.. and Mrs. Stone, Miss
Pollyanna Stone and the Rev. MI.
Chester Eymann of Ell Centro. Mrs.
Stone used red roses for her color
full centerpiece and the house was
CAV with holiday decorations.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
CALENDAR
TUESDAY

u
Jobs Daughters, 1870, Masonic
temple.
American Legion, s. Veterans hall.
Troop 6. B.S.A., 7:30. Scout hut.
Troop %. BS.A, 7:S0, Eastside
Scout hut.
Central Labor council, 1880, Labor
temple.
Toastmaster's No. 2, 6:15, Califor-
MIA hotel.
WEDNESDAY
Bartenders, culinary workers, z,
Labor temple.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
I.O.O.F. No. As. 7:30, Brawley.
l.. V. Stamp and Coin club, 1880,
ice plant.
Eagles, s. $50 Broadway.
Toastmistress club, 6:15, California
hotel.
Jobs Daughters dance, 9, Masonic
temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Coming as a surprise to their
many friends in El Centro is the an
rouncement of the marriage OF
Valen Amelia Rowe of San Bernar-
Iiro to Ulan Spencer Allen, son
If Mr.. and Mrs, T. P. Allen, former
FL Centrans.
The young people slipped quietly
ovav to Yuma, Arizona where they
we're married at 2'30 p. m. Satur-
dav by the Rev. Mr.. Raymond G,
Acheson of the Presbyterian churcn.
The bride was lovely in her we'd
ding ensemble of rose and blue with
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Engagement Of
MaryHart is
Announced

MIR. and Mrs w. F. Hart OF E.
Centre Tuesday announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Mary
TO Leonard Eugene Ford, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Ford of Cali
patria.
No date has been set for the we'd
ding but it will probably take place
in the spring.
Miss Hart is a popular graduate of
Central and is affiliated with Signal
chapter No. 276, Order Of the East
ern Star.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

BRAWLEY. Dec. 26.-AIiss Jessie
Morrow. youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Morrow. became the
bride of Henry Layne OF Whittier
in an impressive ceremony perform
ed Sunday at pm in the Wiltshire
Boulevard Methodist church, Los
Angeles.
Exquisite white poinsettias banked
the altar which was lighted with
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Dance "Wednesday
At Temple

Younger set members are an
ticipating with pleasure the Blue
Orchid" dance TO be given We'd
resday night at o'clock in the
Masonic temple under the auspices
Of the e. Centre Bethel of Job S
Daughters.
This party is open TO all young
people and tickets may be obtained
either from members of the bethel
or at the door Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
Christmas Celebrated in Gala
Fashion in Imperial Valley

Lucy Johnson and Charles Ray
Johnson, and Mrs. Smiths mother,
Mrs Flora Dow.
The END. Hatch family has re-
turned from a holiday trip to Es-
condido and La Mesa, all save Dor
othy Mae who is spending this week
in La Mesa with her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs S. o. Buck. Barbara
Hatch was heard over coast radio
station Christmas night, singing
with the San Diego State college
quartet and the combined glee clubs
of the college.
NJ o-d Mrs. . C. Mosebv arc
entertaining M. Moeobv's na~nro+e
Mr.. and Mrs. Frnd Cli~to'7 of c.
Rernardino Ove- tho HOLIDAYS
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Weir of
Con Diego. for many years Imperial
Valley residents, were holiday guests
at the home of their daughter and
son-in law, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B.
McManuS.
Another home that was the scene
Of the family reunion Christmas day
was the Don c. Paulus residence.
Mrs. Paulus's daughter, Mrs. Jack
Schenck of Los Angeles, with Mr.
Schenck and their son, Jackie, were
home for the holidays Other guests,
in addition 70 Miss Lillian Shawley,
we're Mrs. Paulus' sister, Mrs. Harry
Gates of Brawiey with her son
Harry; a brother, w B. Nichols of
BraWley: another sister. Mrs. Ed
Foster and her son. Edward, of
Fl Centro ana Mrs. Irene williams
of FL Centro.
Christmas is particularly happy
for the O. M. Stark family since
Mrs. Stark's brother. George Rives,
former Ell Centran, and Mrs. Rives
are visiting them this week from
| Philadelphia, Pa. In addition to
the Christmas day celebration Mrs.
Stark planned TO hold open house
| Tuesday afternoon and evening at
her home, 1904 South Fourth street,
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Rives.
Miss Marie Roth who has been
spending the past six months in
Boston, Mass, with relatives in
that city. is visiting her aunt Miss
Miriam Douglas and her brother.
Wesley Roth, at 229 South Twelfth
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Peach
enjoyed the Christmas holidays With
Mr.. Peach's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
william Peach of Pasadena.
The Guy G.. Beynon home was
the scene Of the annual family
reunion Christmas day, guests in
cluding: Mr. and Mrs. Arch Ander-
son and their daughters. Ruth and
Rosamond; Mrs. w. E. Smith, Mrs.
BeSse Mccormick. her daughter, Lii
han, and Bob Poore, the latter three
coming from Los Angeles for the
occasion.
Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mccormick,
Mrs. Beynon are sisters and the
daughters of Mrs. Smith. The An
gelenos arrived Saturday night, and
other guests who joined the Beynons
for Christmas dinner we're Noel
Smith and Frank Cherry of FL
| Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26
AnnOuncemen
Of Ne etines

Toastmistress club members will
have a dinner meeting Wednesday
at 6l5 o'clock in the California
MOTEL
Methodist Aid society has post
poned its meeting from Jan. until
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

entertained Mr.. and Mrs. J. Keyes
Mitchell of Brawley at dinner
Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. G.. Cash of
563 Park avenue. had a delightful
family dinner party Christmas day,
their son. Leroy who lives with
them. and three other sons and
their families being present: the A.
C. Cash, c. D Cash and w. H. Cash
families. Mrs. Agnes Barton Of
Maryland, mother of Mrs. C. D.
Cash, was guest also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert McKusic'-
ord tHoir four chil6-n0 .1oa'-
Mvfanwv. Paul and Robert, all of
Globe. Arizona. were quests ovor tn
holiday season of their respective
parents: DR.. and Mrs. George w.
Thomas. and Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt
ington McKusick. Miss Jean NC
Kusick made a distinct contribu-
ton to the Presbyterian church
christmas StIFlCc oOI4Nely "ANAA
special flute solo.
Members of the C. c. Bogue fam
lily enjoyed Christmas together as
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Afford. Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Bogue
with Miss Eleanor Smith came from
Ramona for the occasion. while
from Pacific Beach came Mr.. and
Mrs. r. L. Hasha and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. E. Hasha with their families.
Willard Bogue arrived from La
Mesa, the Harry Bogues from Chula
Vista, while guests from II Centro
| were Miss Mildred Bogue and Aaron
! Affords father, T q Afford.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Nolan c. Smith en-
, tertained as their guests at dinner
on Christmas Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
I c. Deaton, their son, Jon; Mrs.
Deaton's mother and nephew, Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Reed
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. J. Keyes
Mitchell of Brawley at dinner
Christmas day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Weir OF
Con Diego. for many years Imperial
Valley residents, were holiday guests
at the home of their daughter and
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis B.
McManuS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-02
ANSWERS.

In 1880 the ratio was 81 Negroes
to each 100 whites Since then 1t has
CHANGED to Al Negroes to each lUO
whites
2. Prior to that time the State had
been operating state owned railroad
nroperties. While actively in the rail
road business the State controlled
competition by limiting charters tor
competitive lines After the North
Carolina Railroad company INES
were leased to Richmond and Dan
vile interests the legislature OF 1872
passed an act allowing unrestricted
railroad building by private parties.
3. At a public meeting held at VIII
mington July 21. 1774. The meeting
was presided over by William Hoop
er. A call was issued by this meeting
TO the different counties to elect ana
send delegates to the first Provincial
CONGRESS to be held in the State. This
CONGRESS- was held at New Bern Au-
gust 25-27. 1874.
+. TWo-James Iredell, Of Edenton,
from 1890 to 1899 and Alfred Moore,
of Brunswick, from 1899 to 1904.
5. Judge Wilson Warlick, Newton,
Chairman. Clyde A. Erwin, super
intendent Of public instruction, A. F.
F. Seawell, at that time attorney gen
eral. Edwin Gill, commissioner of
paroles and John S. Broadway, di-
rector of legal aid clinic, Duke Uni
versity.
6. The Negro Capitalization act. This
act provided that former slaves who
had never been legally married could
appear before the Justice OF Peace
or the Clerk of Court of Pleas and
Quarter sessions and secure a GER
tificate of cOhabitation which would
make legal their status of marriage.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-02
! Oday.....
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1736-Richard Montgomery, sol
der. who fell leading the American
attack on Quebec in the Revolution,
born in Ireland Died Dec. 81, 1775.
1760-JOhn Breckenridge, Ken
tucky's noted statesman, senator and
attorney general Of the U. S., born
near Staunton, Va. Died Dec. IA,
1906
1773-John C. Lochman. Pennsyl-
vania Lutheran clergyman and ia
Their Of a noted clergyman, born in
Philadelphia. Died in Harrisburg,
July 10, 1926
1816-Mary Mortimer, teacher,
first head of what is today the Mil
Waukee-DoWner College, pioneer in
higher education for women, born
in England. Died July IA, 1877.
1331-Francis N. PelouDet, noted
Congregational clergyman, author
and editor Of his day, born in New
York Died March o. 1920.
l840-Franklin L. Pope, electric
ian, noted inventor and writer on
electricity, born at Great Barring
ton, Mass. Died there, Oct. 10, 1895.