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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Many Parties S for
Mrs. Thaanum

A number of affairs were given
this weekend honoring Mrs. P. A.
Thaanum, former Ell Centran who
is visiting friends and relatives in
Ell Centro this week.
The w. J. Strickland home was
the scene of a charmingly ap-
pointed luncheon Saturday COM
plimenting Mrs. Thaanum.
Spring flowers centered the ia
BILE at which covers were laid for
Mesdames Hugh T. Osborne, Dozier
S. Dawson, Nolan c. Smith, Nor
man G Deaton, w c. Costello,
Evalyn Boman Westerfield, E. E..
Cooley, Miss Bess Proudfoot, Miss
Dorothy Wilson, the guest of hon
or and the hostess.
Sunday night Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Hovey entertained at dinner
for Mrs. Thaanum, their guests
including Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne,
Mr. and Mrs. w. J. Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Christian. Mrs
Jhaanum.
Several other affairs arc planned
for Mrs. Thaanum whose many
friends are delighted to have her
back in the valley, if only for a
short time
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Oasis Shrine to Have Public
Installation on tuesday

New officers Of Oasis Shrine No.
~, VS.. of j. are To be installed
In an impressive ceremony, open 10
The public, Tuesday night at $50
o'clock in the FL Centre Masonic
temple.
In addition TO the beautiful in
stallation ritual, the evening will be
hlghlighted by program Of special
interest which will include numbers
by the Calexico mems chorus di-
feeted by Mrs. w H. Lorenz with
Mrs. j. w. Lawson as aecompanist
and Miss Ethel Castanien as SOLO
LIST. Mrs. Margaret Rau will be
presented in an accordion number.
Officers to be installed are: Hazel
Erickson of CaleXieo, worthy high
priestess; Clifford Macarthur, watch
man of shepherds; Ethel Macarthur,
noble prophecies; Duane Stafford,
associate Watchman of shepherds,
Fannie Kuhn, worthy chaplain;
Ethel Martin, worthy shepherdess;
t1nanita Echols, worthy guide; Ber-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Artie Mason Carter
Gives Fine Program
For Chapter CIV

Artie Mason Carter, founder OF
Hollywood Bowl, gave a program
for members of Chapter CIV, PEG.
Saturday, which will long be re-
membered by the group not only
because of her delightful person.
ality but because of her enthusi-
asm for all things American.
The meeting took place Satur-
day afternoon at the w. w. Nc
Euen home west of Ell Centro.
The speaker discussed in par
ticular American music and COM
posers, stressing the work of Roy
Harris, California composer and
playing recording from his Am
erican Overture. Other recordings
were played to illustrate the points
made by the speaker, who en-
phasized swing music as a real
American contribution.
At the conclusion of the program
Mrs. McEuen served tea, her table
and house being gay with spring
flowers.
Guests included Mrs Carter, Mrs
END. Hatch and Mrs. A. T. Cow
Members present were: Mes
danes R. M. Armstrong, A. j
Boles, M. R. Brents, j. E. Brock
R. C, Clemons, r. A. Dinsmore, jr.
M. j. Dowd Norman E. Dupont
Scott B. Foulds. H. S. Cow, Guy
L. Hatch, w. w. McEuen, w. A
Phillips, D. B. Roberts, E. w, Schil.
Ter, L. w. Slee, c. f. Sones, Miss
Georgiana Sones.
Mrs. Armstrong was in charge o.
the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Elks Charity Ball
Saturday Night
Huee Success

One of the most successful charity
balls ever sponsored by the FL
Centro Elks lodge was that which
occurred Saturday night, the Ell
Centro Veteran hall being thronged
with an enthusiastic group of dane
ers from all parts of the valley
Following the precedent of many
years standing, the Elks obtained
the best music possible, bringing
Ken Baker and his Is piece dance
band to the valley for the evening.
That their choice was popular was
evidenced by the comments OF
guests who were delighted with the
orchestra and the fine music pro-
vided for their enjoyment.
While all returns have not been
made as yet, it is certain that the
dance netted at least $50 more than
last years ball. All proceeds are
used in welfare work.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20

Of Meetinqs

Welfare Section of the Junior Ten
Thousand club will have its regular
meeting Tuesday night, the men,
bers attending the dinner sponsor
ed by the Calexico Junior Women's
club in the VF.W. building, Cal
exico. Members are to meet at the
home of Miss Mae Thomas. 1856
South Sixth, at pm. and will go
from there to Calexico. A small
charge is made for the dinner.
McCabe- Eucalyptus home depart
ment will meet Thursday at the
home of Mrs. G.. c. Marshall, 1884
Brighton avenue, instead of with
Mrs. Dwight Smith as originally
planned. The meeting will be an
all day affair with a pot luck
luncheon at noon. the members an
alyzing the various dishes accord
ing to the principles discussed at
the last nutrition meeting. Each
member is to bring kitchen utensils
for the kitchen band.
Arts and Crafts section of the
Ten Thousand club will have its
regular meeting Tuesday at 10 a.
m. in the club house.
Advanced Bridge section of the
Junior Ten Thousand club will
meet Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock
with Miss Lillian Holiday, Gil
Hamilton avenue. Miss katherine
Won Allmen is cohostess.
Methodist Missionary society
members will meet Tuesday at 2:30
p m. with Mrs. II. G. Jones, SOB
Wensley avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Last Junior Club
Dance in April

THE Springtime Prom is the
title for the last dance to be given
by the Junior Ten Thousand club
this season, the dance being sched-
uled for Saturday, April 8, at 10
O'Clock in the club house.
The social committee made
plans for this affair at a recent
meeting held at the Stevens H.
Harris home, 764 Sandalwood
drive. A popular orchestra has
been engaged and the dance is
to be an elaborate affair since 1t
is the last one of the current club
year.
Miss Lillian ShaWley is chair
man, committee members includ-
ing Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Peter La
Btucherie, Mrs. Richard Moore.
Mrs. Robert Carter, Mrs. Rudy
Sholder, the Misses Charlene
Wolf, Eula Martin, Leah Bean,
Verna Ruggles, and Emogene
Blackard.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Book Reviewer at
Club Thursday

Mrs. Mary E. Tufts of Los An
geles will be presented Thursday
night by the Junior Ten Thousand
clubs Book section in her monthly
book review scheduled for o'clock
in the Ten Thousand club house.
The speaker will review a num-
Der of the new publications, both
fiction and non-fiction. These book
reviews are open to the public and
tickets may be secured from any
section member or may be pur-
chased at the door that evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Hosts at Dinner
Prior to Dance

Cld-fashioned bouquets oil spring
flowers lighted by white tapers
made an Attractive table appoint
ment for the dinner party at which
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard P. Hafner,
55l Sandalwood Drive, presided Sat-
urday night, the group later attend
ing the Elks charity ball.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Bratton, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. B. Mason, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. c. T.
Gilkison, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Rau-
enzahn. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. T.. Hauck
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Junior State President on
Visit to Valley Tuesday

CALEXICO, March 18. - Mrs.
Harry Anderson, president of the
Junior Woman's club, invited men,
bers of the Holtyille Junior club to
join those of Calexico and FL Cen
tro Oh Tuesday night at a dinner
meeting in Calexico. The invitation
was extended at the Holtville clubs
meeting Thursday.
Miss Eleanor Wilson of San Diego,
state president of the Junior men,
bership, California Federation of
Womens clubs, and Mrs. C. B. Rey-
nolds of Blythe, district advisor, will
be guests of honor.
Junior Ten Thousand club men,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Baker Students
In Recital

Students of Hazel Baker, teacher
of piano, were presented in their
annual vesper recital Sunday after
noon in the studio, 665 He'll avenue,
where a large and enthusiastic au-
dience of relatives and friends en-
joyed the interesting program.
Solos, duets and other ensemble
numbers, all we'll played contribut-
ed variety to the program, each
student giving a highly creditable
performance.
At the conclusion of the recital,
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Baker.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Former Residents
Visit. Valley

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Anderson
of Ukiah, former Ell Centrans, are
spending a few days in the valley
and during their stay are enjoying
an opportunity to visit their many
friends.
Saturday night the visitors dined
with DR.. and Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz
and n number of other informal
affairs are planned for them. Mr.
Anderson was formerly mayor OF Ell
Centre and was associated in busi-
ness with Ben HulSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Irene Cohn Has
Birthday arty

Mrs. Harry Cohn gave a delight
full children's party Saturday after
noon at her home, 667 Hamilton
avenue, celebrating the fourth
anniversary of her daughter Irene's
birthday.
An attractive color scheme of
white, blue and pink was used in
decorations and table appointments
The youngsters enjoyed games and
the tempting refreshments served
by Mrs. Cohn who was assisted in
the games by Sally Hines.
Guests were Irene Cohn, Patsy
Kendall, Marjorie Hines, Margaret
Riedy, Sylyie Hines, Virginia Will
son, Lorraine Stafford, Clara and
David Naliboff.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Mrs. Al Vierhus President
Of County P.-T.A. Council

w Dresser. Holtville. vice-presi-
dent. Mrs. David L. Goodrich.
Brawley. recording secretary; Mrs.
Joe Thomas, FL Centre. treasurer;
Mrs. James Ostrey, Calexico. audi
tor, Mrs. Fannie McCrory. Ell Gem
tro, historian.
These officers we're presented by
the nominating committee: Mrs. r..
L. Glasby, Mrs. Russell Graves.
Mrs. j. F. Martin, Mrs. r. v.
Lambe. Miss Eva Rademacher.
Installation was scheduled for
Monday afternoon with Mrs. James
K. Lytle. state president, in charge.
The convention opened Monday
morning when annual reports of
chairmen. officers and PIT. A.
presidents we're featured as well
as the annual election.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
News Items About
Valley Residents

Miss Lily Nishimoto, daughter of
H. K. Nishimoto and graduate of
Central high school has filed ap-
plication for graduation this quarter
from Armstrong college, Berkeley,
according to the Knight, the COL
lege paper. Miss Nishimoto was on
the honor roll and is enrolled in
the private secretarial course.
Miss Marjorie Hovey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hovey, and Miss
Elizabeth Meyer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Howard P. Meyer, both
Of whom are students at Stanford
University and members of Delta
Delta Delta sorority. are expected
to arrive in Fl Centro Saturday for
the Easter vacation.
Miss Betty Hoy is confined to her
home by illness.
Attending the annual PIT. A.
convention in Holtvilie Monday
we're: delegates, Mrs. Porter Brown,
Mrs. Carl Worthy, Mrs. James Os-
trey, Mrs. Julius SiemSen and Mrs.
Dexter Babcock.
Others attending were Mesdames
Travis Smith, Edward OConnor, B.
F Kearney, r. M. Entrekin. Eddie
Kitow, Leslie Dove. Ross Newton,
O. P. Mandrapa, Harold Gromer,
Charles Lakin, Joe Burdick.
Miss Ruth Ferguson and Mrs. r.
L. Glasby attended a meeting of
the Oxford group Friday night in
BraWley.
Mrs. Florence Stevens spent the
weekend in Los Angeles visiting
with her two sons and her mother
and father, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
BaSkin.
Edward Gray made business
trip to San Diego Saturday, return
ing Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Partain ac
companied by Marvin Hoopaugh
and Dorothy Gray visited friends in
Yuma Sunday.
Judge M. w. Conkling returned
this weekend from trip which
took him as far east as New York
City. En- route he visited friends
and relatives and enjoyed a brief
stay in Washington, D. C.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20

nice Williams, worthy scribe; Dor
othy Babcock, worthy treasurer,
George Damron, king; Maude Red
dish. queen, Irene Hatch, worthy
organist, Hazel Reynolds, worthy
herald: Lloyd Hood, John Kuhn,
Ezra Lee, three wisemen; Esther
Ingle, Clara Raab, Anna Ruth Hood,
three handmaids; Citha Lamson,
worthy guardian; Inez Dunn, wor-
thy guard.
Laura Little will act as presiding
high priestess and Alma Graham,
as presiding herald, while the in
stalling1 officers are: Elna Huey, re-
firing priestess who will serve as
installing worthy high priestess;
Lena Smith, herald; Olivia Martin,
chaplain; Elvira McBratney, scribe;
Irene Hatch, organist; Caroline Nc
Connell, flag escort. -
Mrs. Dunn is in charge of all dec
orations and Mrs. A. w. Knudsen,
of the refreshments which are TO
be served after the installation.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20

Mrs. Al Vierhus of Calexico Will
head the Imperial Council of Par
ents and Teachers as president for
the coming year, as the result of
the annual election Monday at the
convention in the Holtyille Metho-
dist church. Mrs. Vierhus succeeds
Mrs. w. j. Meagher of Ell Centro as
president
Other officers chosen were: Mrs
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Bridge Dinner
Pretty Affair

;. Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence E. Hart
zog entertained group of friends
at a delightful dinner and bridge
Saturday night at their home, 406
South Seventh.
Spring flowers decorated the
rooms, the tables carrying out a
pretty ST. Patrick's theme in their
appointment.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. L. j
Goree, ir., Mr.. and Mrs. Earle G.
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Soper
High score prizes for the bridge
game were won by Mr.. and Mrs
Davis
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Picnic Celebrates
Birthday Sunday

Relatives and intimate friends
of Mrs. w. E. Smith gathered from
the valley, San Diego and San
Bernardino To celebrate her birth
day anniversary Sunday.
Mrs. Smiths birthday occurred
a week ago but the celebration
was postponed until Sunday so
that the various members of the
family might be together for the
occasion.
Some 25 relatives and friends
motored to Palm Springs Sunday
where, in the Palm canyon, they
enjoyed a picnic luncheon given
in honor of Mrs. Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20

bers from FL Centro are planning
to send a large delegation to the
meeting which is scheduled for $50
pm. Tuesday in the VF.W. build
ing. Calexico
A large number of the Calexico
Junior members attended the Holt
vile session Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Costume Prizes S
Awarde q

Costume prizes awarded at the
old time dance Friday night in the
Imperial Veterans hall went to
Betty Denham and Pauline Mean
ally who were Judged to best repre-
sent st. Patrick's day, and to Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Walters as the
tackiest couple. The dance was q
tacky party, sponsored by the
Rural Recreation council.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
cSnths. ssaSG,s OF Interest to Women sossfv sass
Calendar
MnNnAY
Clubs
Society

moNbaI
Toastmasters' club, 6:15, Califor-
mia hotel.
Dams Entire bridge, 1880, 555 San
dalw0od.
Ell Centre lodge No. 384, F. and
A. M, 1880, Masonic temple.
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1890, Scout hut.
Troop as, B.S.A., 1880, Heber.
y.F.W. No. 2O4l, 8, Brawley Vet
erans hall.
TUESDAY
Baby clinic, 9-12, Bonita school,
Calipatria.
Baby clinic, RS, Migratory camp,
Brawley.
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club.
Eastside-Sunset, 1890, Friends
church.
World Friendship Circle, 1890,
Presbyterian church.
Lions club. Barbara Worth.
NJ. E. Missionary society, 2:3O,
693 Wensley.
Welfare section, 6, $50 South
Sixth.
Junior club members, $50, VIEW.
building, Calexico.
Troop 6, B.S.A., 7:30, Scout hut.
Troop %, B.S.A., 1890, Eastside
Scout hut.
j. v. Commandery No. 81, 7:3O,
Masonic temple.
Advanced Bridge section, 7:30,
GIL Hamilton.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
8, Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Daughter Born
To Dave lie es

Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Lee have a
baby girl born Sunday morning at
5:43 in the FL Centre hospital,
weighing six pounds and q ounces.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Mrs. Tondro Comments

81 am decidedly satisfied with the
decorative service and merchandise sup
piled by the |. V. Hardware Co. Com
parative values are in favor of your
firm"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20
Home of Mr.. and Mrs. v. A. T0NDR0
535 Wens|ey Avenue
Designed and Furnished for
Gracious Living

The new and exciting Swedish
Primitive Carpet in sculptured design
supplies beige background for unusual
color combinations in upholstery and
drapery fabrics used
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-20

Methodist Missionary society
members will meet Tuesday at 2:30
p. m. with Mrs. II. G.. Jones, SOB
Wensley avenue.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-01-27
'Earlt)-Day "Smart Aleck" Killed Sick Indian by
DOSING Him With "Wine'' Which Proved Poison

signed for skiers, should not be omit
ted. For example, the ankles must be
strengthened and limbered to permit
the knees to come forward. This can be
done by standing barefooted, the toes
on book, while the knees are pushed
forward. The heels must remain on
the floor. Women skiers, accustomed to
high heels which shortens the Achilles
tendon have special difficulty in get
ting their knees forward sufficiently.
Take 1t Easy
All training should be undertaken
gradually and increased as the person
feels himself become stronger in the
legs and joints.
Novice skiers, however," Morrison
said, should have something more
interesting to look forward to than
general exercises. Dry skiing may be
taken as a dessert after a solid meal
of gymnastics and training. The back
yard, garage, or a big room makes an
adequate practice ground.
When you put on your skis Morri-
son said, "be sure that the clamps of
the bindings are on the outside of your
foot. To grip a ski pole correctly, slide
your hand from underneath through
the leather loop, and grasp the pole
so that both straps lie along the pole
between your thumb and forefinger.
Try Your Legs
To accustom yourself to the skis, be-
gin the exercises by walking about on
them. The important thing is to keep
your skis always parallel and hori-
zontal and close together. After a few
minutes the skis can be lifted higher
until your knees hit your chest. Soon
you will be able to do it without the
aid of the poles.
The next thing to try is turn by
stepping around. Lift only the tips of
the skis, while the rear end rests on
the same place. To turn right move the
tip Of the right ski around about a
foot. and bring the left ski parallel.
By repeating these movements you
can make a complete turn. Practice
this several times, and then reverse the
process to turn to the left. If you can
do it without using poles, try stepping
around with the back of your skis,
keeping the tips in place. Now that
you can turn at will, it is time to learn
the walking step, which involves cor
rect use of the poles. Start with the
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-01-27

your arms in the correct rhythm Just
the same.
Jumping Practice
AS soon as you are able to walk and
turn without any difficulty in keeping
your balance, begin the jumping exer-
cises. To start with, jump with both
skis off the ground at the same time.
Keep them together and horizontal,
and when you land catch your weight
with your knees. Never land on your
heels or you'll wind up with headache.
From jumping in place you should soon
learn to turn as you jump. When you
have the skis off the ground twist your
hips a little to either side, and turn
your skis in the same direction. You
m y have to jump Is or 20 times to
make a complete circle, but with prac-
tice you should be able to clear $50
degrees in from three to five jumps.
By the time you have mastered the
walking step, stepping around, and the
jump turn positions. you are ready for
downhill skiing positions, which can
also be performed in dry skiing. These
are three: The upright, medium crouch
and crouch positions. Start all three
with the skis parallel. and lean for
ward and backward as much as you
can hold with your feet without using
poles. Be sure to keep your heels on
the skis and try to push your knees
Ava Wal u OhCA yOdi Woo
Downhill Going
For control in downhill skiing you
must go into stem position. Push the
rear end of your skis apart, but keep
the tips together, almost touching,
without bending your ankles. This puts
the skis on their inside edge. For prac-
tice in flexibility. bend your ankles so
that the skis lie flat on the ground,
then back again SO the inner side Of
your boots almost touch the ground.
From the stem position you can go
into a stem turn position. Change your
weight from one ski to the other and
turn your shoulder to the side Of the
unweighted ski so that you face
around as though looking at the rear
end of it. Then you are facing the d.
rection you would go in making a stem
turn.
This practicing without snow can be
of great help to a beginner If it is
done carefully and under considera-
ton of making all the movements cor
rectly."
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1939-01-27

insisted he knew what he was doing
He had. so he said. "often given medi-
cine to Mary and the children back in
southern Missouri" He overhauled the
medicine chest and found some pills
which he gave the boy, who gradually
grew worse The Indians did not have
a very high opinion of Porky's medi-
cal skill. They sent to the st. Ignatius
mission for one of the Fathers. The
Holy man came, examined the boy, and
pronounced his illness to be pneu-
monia. He left instructions and medi-
cine and returned to the mission. The
boy began to improve and was in a
fair way to get well when Perky again
took hand in his cure.
Rummaging through the medicine
chest, Porky found small bottle with
out a label. 1t contained a dark fluid
which he declared was sweet wine
just the thing to give the boy some
strength. He was advised to let well
enough alone But Porky thought he
knew what he was doing-and do 1t he
would
He directed the squaw mother to
give the boy a teaspoonful of the
concoction three times a day. Next day
there was a dead Indian in the camp.
The Indians did not suspect any
thing was wrong The white men said
nothing about the matter for several
weeks, except to joke Porky on his Sue
cess as an Indian doctor.
But when occasion came to move the
camp a short distance, Perky took
charge of the medicine chest. An acct
dent in carrying it resulted in shak-
ing up its contents. The stopper came
out of a bottle, and the liquid was
spilled on Porky. 1t burned hole the
size of a mans hand in a pair of new
buckskin pants.
Leaves for California
A few days after this Porky left for
California.
Soon afterward Holt decided it was
time to speak what was in his mind.
He told Woody that the bottle that
was spilled was the one from which
Porky had dosed the Indian boy.
Examination showed the bottle con-
tanned. not sweet wine, but a powerful
acid which. beyond doubt, had killed
the boy.
Had the Indians suspected what had
caused their loss of a young brave in
the making. Porky would have paid
a terrible price for his experiment.
And the remainder of the party would
have earned the unmerited but very
certain enmity of their red neighbors.
The white men were very careful to
keep their information to themselves,
and the truth never reached the In
dians.
Woody revealed the story in 1876. a
full 20 years after the Indian boys
death. to illustrate some of the fatuous
tricks of white men which were po-
tential trouble makers in the Indian
country,