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Evening star., 1939-07-16
Apartment Looted:
Stolen KEYS Used

Using keys which they had taken
from his automobile earlier in the
day, thieves yesterday entered the
apartment of Francis H. Tewes,
1919 G street NV, and stole jew
elry and other articles valued at
Sis.
Meanwhile, Victor Sholis, assist
ant to the Secretary of Commerce,
reported to police he had left a
lady's watch, valued at $40, in a
taxicab yesterday Mr.. Sholis. who
lives at 1909 @ street NV, left the
cab in front Of the Department Of
Commerce.
Evening star., 1939-07-16
1t. Col. 6. H. Mcclellan
Dies in California

SAN DIEGO. Calf, July IS R.-
1t. Col George Hudson Mcclellan
IS, U. S. A., retired, died at his home
today. He was a member of the
Army Medical Corps 13 years and
saw service on World War battle
fronts.
Evening star., 1939-07-16


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Evening star., 1939-07-16

In commenting on the survey Mr.
Barrett said. "All Of us are inter.
ested in reducing accidents, par
ticularly those involving children,
but in reducing them we must con-
slider their causes and ages of the
children involved in order to apply
the proper remedies.
Il don't want any one to get the
idea that Fairgrounds do not enter
into the problem Of reducing traffic
accidents involving children. How
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-12
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
BY Shepard Barclay
"The Authority Authorities"
THE Authority on Authorities"

BILE with only four possible tricks
in sight, but as it turned out he
would have set the contract with
the aid Of his partner, by perfect
defense. He made the worst of all
leads, however, his spade 5. De-
clarer won that with the K,
ruffed a spade. took the club A,
ruffed another spade, took the
heart A, ruffed his last spade and
then could lose nothing but one
trick each in hearts, diamonds
and clubs. Had West led either the
spade A or away from one of his
minor kings. the contract would
have been beaten.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-12
THE PRINCIPAL "DON'T"

AMONG ALL the "don'tS" of de-
fensige play, the principal one
should be against undertaking an
ace at a suit contract, unless
tire is something special about
ti bidding which commands the
lad The underlea. Of a king is
Gaerally not nearly SO risky, as it
ults nothing if you find your
lrtner holding either the queen
Or The ace. The underlead Of an
as can cause you the loss of a
tick if your partner does not
hal the king, especially as there
always is the chance of a single
ton IN the dummy or deciarer's
hand.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-12

forces were hurried the Channel to JON tne re-
H aut Germanys Westwa and the BRUSH d @ y b would
coast all Iondon,s recruiting offices janrned wn w @
Most popular of all the Royal Naval once with the
Brshers can he seen waiting sign for seviee
worlds mightest fleet
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-12

Dealer: South. Neither side
Vl1erablo.)
south bid Heart here to start
us U rubber deal. West passed and
Dl'n =. bid 2-Fearts, which South
took to 4-Hearts.
nest made a rather risky dou-
Distributed by King
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

Organization of an Ell Centre
chapter, to be known as California
Gamma Alpha, of Beta Sigma Phi
sorority has been completed, and
the installation was scheduled for
Wednesday night at the Barbara
Worth hotel.
Beta Sigma Phi is an international
social and cultural sorority and
numbers some 1900 chapters, 65 of
which are in California. Inter-
national sponsors include Mrs. Sally
McSpade, sister of the late Will
Rogers; Mrs. Vachel Lindsay, wife
of the late poet; Elizabeth Seiffert,
author of young DR.. Galahad' and
Nine. Pierre Casgrain of Montreal,
wife of the speaker of the House
of Commons in the Canadian par
lament.
Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox will act as
sponsor and literary director for the
new chapter.
Officers of the group are: Mrs.
Mark McN1ahan, president; Miss
Lillian Shawley, ce-president; Miss
Rosalie LaBrucherie, recording sec
retary; Miss Georgiana Sones, cor
responding secretary; Miss Marjorie
Spear, treasurer.
Other members are: Mesdames
j. W. Beshears, George Lederman,
Merwin Mccoy; the Misses Kathryn
HinderkS, Josephine Eady, Jac-
queline LaVine, Frances Allen, Jane
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Many to Observe
Traditional Day
Of THANKSGIVING

For many Ell Centrans American
traditions are of real Importance
and in a number of instances they
have adhered to the traditional
date for their Thanksgiving cele-
brations. Since last Thursday was
the legal holiday and schools were
closed on that day, the majority
of residents chose that date, Nov.
% for their celebration. but others
are faithful to Nov. 80
Among that group are Mr.. and
Mrs. d. B. Roberts, whose son,
David, is student at the Univer-
sity of Arizona That state has
made Nov. 30 its legal holiday SO
David's Thanksgiving vacation did
not begin until Wednesday of this
week when he returned to the city
for the weekend. Consequently the
Roberts will have two celebrations,
having been entertained at the E.
L. Kenny home last week and hav-
ing planned family party for
Thursday of this week.
The Roy E. Breedlove home will
be the scene of another Thanksgiv-
ing dinner Thursday since Mrs.
Breedloves father, c. Fred Henk-
ing of San Diego, and Mrs. Henk-
ing, will be with them that day as
will Mrs. Breedlove's brother, Earl
Henking of inland, and Mrs. Henk-
ing.
The Breedlcves also have enjoyed
two celebrations since they were
the dinner guests last week of Mr..
and Mrs. Rose T. Hickcox
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Farewell Party
Given tuesday
For Johnsons

AS a farewell courtesy to Mr.. and
Mrs. O. B. Johnson, well known
valley residents who were to leave
the county Wednesday to make
their future home in Ramona, a
group of friends gave a party in
their honor Tuesday night in the
First Baptist church.
Mrs. T. A. McChriSty and Mrs.
Herschel Jones were hostesses for
the affair and some 80 friends of
the guests of honor met for an eve
ming devoted to a series of games
and refreshments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson were pre-
sented with a handsome crystal
bowl and candlesticks as a farewell
gift from the group.
Those present we're: the guests of
honor, two of their four daughters,
Miss Frances Johnson and Miss
Mary Leo Johnson; Mr.. and Mrs.
E W. Lindsey, Mr.. and Mrs. E. M
Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Moody,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Cope, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Rapson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Clya, the Rev. Mr. Harold
e. Dpty; Mesdames Guy Harper, E.
J. Skipper H. R. Johnston, j. H.
Pritchard, H. Temple, Rena Smith,
Edith Hobby, Herschel Jones. T..
A. McChristy; the Misses Jean Ben
nett, Doris Jones, Mary Barker,
Genevieve Moody, Mr.. Wesley Moore
and Buddy Estes
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Chrysanthemums
Theme for Tea
On Thursday

Since chrysanthemums are every
where recognized as falls favorite
flower, members of the Methodist
Women's Aid society have taken
the chrysanthemum as the theme
for the tea which they will give
Thursday afternoon in the club
social hall from 2-4.30 o'clock.
This chrysanthemum tea is a
public affair and the women have
arranged a pleasant afternoon for
their guests who are invited to drop
in for cup of tea, with its ac-
companying dishes, and to enjoy
the program of music to be present.
ed at intervals during the after
noon
Mrs. END. Hatch, violinist;
Elizabeth Waterman, dramatic con-
tralto, Jimmie Schiller, accordion
ist, and Masako Yukawa, pianist
will be presented on the program
with Mrs. j. D. Foss as accom-
panist.
Mrs. Waterman and Mrs Hatch
will be heard from 1880 pm. and
Miss Yukawa and Jimmie Schiller
from 3:30-4:30 pm.
Since the affair, aside from being
a pleasant social event, is also PLAN
ned for the purpose of raising
money for the Aid society's treasury,
silver offering will be taken.
Mrs. C. E. Sones is general chair
man, assisted by Mrs. H. G.. Jones
and Mrs. John w. Cook.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
youna People Hear
Mrs. @. H. Gamble

At a joint meeting of Central
Girl Reserves and the Hi-Y club
Tuesday night, Mrs. George H.
Gamble, chairman of the committee
of marriage and family life for the
California Church Council, gave an
educational talk on Sex and Per-
sonality."
A large group of young people
assembled in the Methodist church
social hall to hear Mrs. Gamble. At
the conclusion of her talk refresh
mcnts we're served and a social hour
enjoyed
Mrs. Gamble has been conducting
a series of talks for various church
groups and will be heard SundaI
night at the State Street Christian
church forum.
Mrs. CANDLES discussion was
concerned with the broader aspect
of sex as it affects the whole per-
son, and she emphasized the fact
that the key to charm of personality
lies in the ability to act naturally
and to be ones self.
The groups found her talk of de-
cided interest as it provoked live
ly forum discussion afterwards. AS
a result it was decided to hold two
special meetings, one for the Girl
reserves at D. m. Thursday in the
Methodist social hall, and one for
the Hi-Y club at 6 p. m. Thursday
in the hall These meetings are
open to all young people.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
St. PauI's Guild
Enjoys Visit Of
Yuma Officials

st. Pauls guild members had the
privilege of hearing two outstand-
ing women of the Episcopalian
church at their luncheon meeting
Tuesday noon at the home of Mrs.
w. T. johnson, 571 Olive avenue.
The visitors were: Mrs. D. E..
Ingham of Yuma, Ariz., educational
secretary for the Women's Auxiliary
of the National Council, Province
of the Pacific; and Mrs. L. E.
Lauderdale, also of Yuma, who is
educational secretary for the Ari-
zona diocese.
Mrs. Ingham discussed the gen.
eral outline of work for the Auxi-
liary and Mrs Lauderdale, the
specific program of work which
might be used by the individual
group.
Thursday night Father Harris of
Trinity church, Los Angeles, will
be guest of honor of st. Paul's, the
members of the church meeting at
the social hall at $50 o'clock for a
pot luck dinner and a talk by
Father Harris.
st. Pauls monthly parish supper
is. scheduled for Tuesday of next
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Entire Nos Club Has Cav
Football Rally Tuesday

Entire Nos club dances have con-
sistently maintained their reputa-
ton for originality and that which
took place Tuesday night in the
Ten Thousand club was no ex-
ception to this rule.
With a Football Rally" as the
theme assigned them, the commit
tee, headed appropriately enough
by Coach Larry Hanson of Central,
and by Mrs. Hanson, decided to
transform the club house into a
duplicate of Central's football field.
Goal posts were placed at either
end of the room and the floor was
marked off by crepe paper to re-
present the stripes on the football
field. Pennants and crepe paper
streamers completed the decora-
tions. At one end of the room was
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Entertains Salon
At DinnerPartv

Mrs. R. w. Ware, who is county
Christmas seal sale chairman for
the Imperial County tuberculosis
and Health Assoc, made work a
pleasure for members of the I'M
perial Valley Salon, ct 40, when
they met at her house for dinner
and for the purpose of placing the
seals in envelopes, getting some 5000
ready for mailing.
The group enjoyed a tempting
dinner at the Ware home, 469 Ler
Rey avenue, having a lot of fun
as well as accomplishing a great
deal
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Evening Ne citing
For Harding ..
P.-T.A.

Fathers are to be special guests
at Fridays meeting of the Harding
PIT. A. and for their convenience
the session has been postponed
from afternoon until evening, and
for their enjoyment, a program of
particular interest to men will be
presented.
The PIT. A. will meet at 7:3O
O'Clock Friday night in Harding
school and the program will be fea-
tured by a talk by Judge Vaughn
N. Thompson. After this program
refreshments will be served
The Mother Singers chorus, COM
posed of mothers whose children
are students at Harding, Mckinley
and Wilson schools, will be heard
for the first time at this meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
DR.. w. A. Couden
Gives Talk for
Church Circle

In spite of Tuesdays threatening
weather, a large group of women
gathered in the Presbyterian church
social hall for an all day meeting
of the World Friendship Circle.
The morning was devoted to sAW-
ing and to the making of scrap
books for the church missions, the
women adjourning at noon for
luncheon with Mrs. c. w. Dyer and
Mrs. w. D. Carey as the hostesses
for the day.
In the afternoon DR.. w. A. Cou-
den, missionary in Alaska who, with
Mrs. Couden, is spending some time
in the valley, described his work in
that country. The speaker not only
told of his experiences but also
gave his audience an interesting
background of the geography, the
climate and the location of the var
ious missions and orphanages in
Alaska.
Mrs. George w. Thomas was in
charge of the devotional service.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Christmas Seal
Sale to Start
December Is+

Six Thousand letters containing
the annual Christmas seals, will be
in the mail THURSDAY night for this
years sale, Mrs. r. w. Ware, coun-
ty sale chairman, announced at the
meeting of the associations eXecu-
tive board Monday night in Calexi-
CO, Hotel de ANA.
Money received from the sale
of seals is used for control and pre-
ventive programs. There are no
raid salaries in Imperial county.
At tho board meeting Earl Lin
holm gave biographical sketch Of
Rockwell Kent, famous American
artist who designed the 1889 sea
as his contribution to the fight
against tuberculosis.
Mrs. Edith Barnard was appoint
ed publicity agent for the Ell Centre
drive and plans were discussed for
publicizing the campaign which
opens Dec. !.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
George Damrons Celebrate
Crystal Wedding Anniversary

He is well known cattleman and
both Mr. and Mrs. Damron have
been active for many years in the
valleys civic and social life.
The Damrons have four daugh-
ters: Mrs. w. G.. Woodman of Holly
wood, Mrs. Addison Carter of Van
Nuys, Mrs. Cecil G1llett of Ell Gen.
tro and Miss Georgia Frances Dam
ron of Fl Centre.
At the club meeting on Tuesday
Mrs. Charles E. Farrell of Imperial
won the door prize; Mrs. S. c..
Blackman of Calexico, the high
score prize for contract; Mrs. Roy
Gillett of Ell Centre, the second
high score prize; and Mrs. Frank
Hood of Ell Centre, the high score
auction prize.
Next meeting will be in two weeks
at the Overland hotel, Calexico,
with Mrs. Bessie Bradford as host
eSS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
W.C.T.U. Votes
Continue
As Unit

The Ell Centre w. C. T. U. will
not disband.
This decision was made at a
meeting of interested members
Tuesday afternoon in the church.
Difficulty of securing a permanent
chairman has stood in the way Of
the union and for the past month
maintenance of the organization hos
been an object of prayer on the
part of the group.
At Tuesdays meeting it was de-
cided that for the present the un-
ion will operate under series of
monthly chairmen, Mrs w. A. Nc
Cleneghan serving as chairman for
December with the meeting to be
held that month in the Methodist
church.
Plans for local work were dis
cussed and the group will continue
an active program under the new
Setup.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Business Women Sponsor
Maqician's Performance

in the Barbara Worth hotel, final
arrangements for the show were
made.
Highlight of the meeting was the
showing of colored motion pictures,
Life in Imperial Valley" by Paul
A. Jenkins, publisher of the Post
Press. In view of the general in
terest in the program, the club
opened the session to the general
public and the room was filled
to capacity by both members and
guests who were enthusiastic over
the pictures and the accompanying
talk by Mr.. jenkins.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

Pulling rabbits out of hats is
child's play as far as Brownell the
Magician is concerned who is to
appear in Ell Centro Thursday night
under the auspices of the Ell Cen
tro Business and Professional Wom-
mems club.
Brownell will be presented in
public performance at the high
school auditorium, o'clock, and
will be featured in a series of be-
wildering and mystifying numbers
which will dazzle the most skepti-
cal according to those who have
seen him. A small charge will be
made for admission to the show.
Pictures Shown
At the club meeting Tuesday night
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Junior Arts and
Crafts Meetino

Work on Christmas gifts was the
chief business of the Junior Ten
Thousand clubs Arts and Crafts
section which met Tuesday night
at the home of their instructor, Mrs.
N. A. Contos, 468 Vine avenue.
Those present, in addition to Mrs.
Contos, were: Margaret Foss, Aileen
Smith, Toy Timmons, Elda Sterz-
ing, Theila Rogers, Dorothy Nc
Manus, Frieda Galloway. Marjorie
Spear and Mollie Irvine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Damron
of Ell Centre, pioneer valley resi-
dents, celebrated their crystal we'd
ding anniversary on Tuesday, mark
ing 35 years of marriage.
Mrs. Damron was pleasantly sur
prised by members of the White
Shrine social club when they met
at her home that noon for pot
luck luncheon and game of bridge.
They presented her with a beautiful
lamp as gift from the club and
she received many other handsome
presents from individual friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Damron were mar
ried 35 years ago in Hemet, Califor-
mia, and came to the valley in 1909,
settling first in the Mesquite Lake
district, then in Imperial and finally
making their home in Ell Centre.
Mr. Damron had been interested
in the valley since 1901 when he
made his first trip to the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
o. B. Johnsons Announce
Daughters Engagement

interest as the brides parents have
lived in the valley for many years
and Miss Johnson herself is native
of the valley having been born and
educated here. She is a graduate
of Central high school and is EN-
ployed by the Imperial Irrigation
District.
Mr.. Moore has made his home
in the valley for the past two or
three years, his parents living in
Oklahoma. He is connected with
one of the major oil companies.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY

Dams Entire public speaking group,
1880, Gil Hamilton.
Fellowship dinner, 6, Presbyterian
church.
Auxiliary dinner, 8, Imperial Vet
Grams hall.
Mckinley PIT. A. card party,
1880, SAB Euclid.
Troop 2, B.S.A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
I.O.O.F. No. 4O8, 1870, Brawley.
Citizenship class. Z, high school.
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
THURSDAY
Harding PIT. A. board, $3.50,
Harding school.
Rotary club, Barbara Worth.
Chrysanthemum tea, 2-4:30, Meth
Odist church.
Public forum, 2:30, 10000 club.
Church dinner, $50, st. Paul's.
Dinner and carnival, $50, st.
Mary's.
Eastside-Sunset, 6:3O, Eastside
school.
Hard of Hearing, I, 725 Olive.
BrOwnell the Magician, 8, high
school.
Lip reading class, 7, high school.
Townsend club No. 2, 7:30, court
house.
Troop Ia, B.S.A., 1870. Scout hut.
Troop 25, B.S.A., 1880, McCabe.
Building trades council, 1880,
Labor temple.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 7, EIks hall.
Advanced Bridge section, 1880,
739 Brighton.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

a replica of the All club hot dog
stand where hot dogs were served
during the evening. One of the
highlights of the evening was the
pompom dance, and, in keeping
with the customary opening of a
football game. the orchestra played
the national anthem before begin
ming the evenings dance music.
Appropriate music was played at
intervals during the evening to en-
tighten the resemblance to foot
ball rally
The three hostesses for the eve
ming, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. Charles A.
Bratton, and Mrs. Stevens H. Harris,
wore senior sweaters and white
skirts while their husbands wore
the blue and white uniforms of the
football officials
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Johnson, we'll
known valley residents, Wednesday
announced the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Mary Leo, to Wesley Moore of
Brawley.
While the exact date for the
wedding has not been set as yet,
it is to be an event of the latter
part of January and will take place
probably in Ramona where Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson are to make their
home, leaving the valley this week.
The marriage is of considerable
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Potato Core of
Damage Action

: LOS ANGELES. Nov 29 (UP)-
Mrs. Ruth Ryan went to court today
and sought $500 damages because
of large hard potato"
She sued Matsu Akiyama, propri-
etor of market, and his clerk,
Jimmy Oda, for that amount, alleg-
ing Oda threw the potato. at her
during an argument over a pur-
chase.
Akiyama, in answering the suit,
alleged that if his clerk threw the
potato. he was not acting in his
line of duty"
Judge Robert Scott will attempt
to determine what is within the
Zine of duty" and "how hard is a
hard potato"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mary Lou Anderson and Dorothea
Eiler, two popular Central students
now attending UC.L.A., have been
pledged to Lambda chapter of Beta
Phi Aloha, national social sorority.
Piedging took place Monday night
at the home of one of the alumnae,
Miss Francis Klampt.
Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck returned
from La Jolla Tuesday night, having
recovered from a brief illness.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Organize Ell Centro Chapter
Of Beta Sigma Phi

Goodale Ada Besse Beynon, Emo
gene Blackard, Louise Chamlis,
Margaret Plemons, Helen Cooley.
The formal dinner and installa-
ton were to be presided over by
Mrs. McMahan assisted by Jeanne
Raney, Virginia Teel and Agnes
Huff of the Brawley chapter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29
Announcements
Of Ne etings

Advanced bridge section Of the
Junior Ten Thousand club will meet
Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock with
Miss Laura Gilstrap, 739 Brighton
avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-29

Harding Parcnt-Teachcrs' asso-
citation executive board will meet
in the school at $50 Thursday NOR
ming to complete plans for Fridays
meeting.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-04-03
NOTICE.


Default having been made in the
payment of that note secured by
that deed of trust dated the 21st
day of December, 1888, executed by
Alfred Christmas and wife, Elizabeth
Christmas, duly recorded in Vance
County Registry in Book 172, on page
334, and at the request of the hold
,er of the note secured thereby the
undersigned Trustee will offer fo1
sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash at the Courthouse door in
Henderson, North Carolina at IL
o'clock midday, on Wednesday, April
IL, 1889, the following described real
estate:
Bounded on the North by lands of
E. R. Abbott; on the East by l.. r.
Royster Estate; on the South by A. S.
Scales property and on the West by
Hawkins Mill Road. Containing four
(4) acres. 1t being the property in
herited by Alfred Christmas from
his. grandfather, Sam Christmas.
This the 18th day of March 1899
j. H. ZOLLICOFFER, Trustee.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-04-03
Y
TnnAY,s ANNIVERSARIES

1755-Sirnon Kenton, Indian figh'
er, pioneer and irontiersman Of the
West, born in Farquier Co., Va
Died near Zancsfield, Ohio, April 29
1886
Washington Irving, famed
New York historian, story-teller and
essayist, author Of rip Van Wrinkle
first American to become distin-
guished as a man of letters, born in
Now York. Died Nov. 28,- 1859.
1822-Edward Everett Hale, Uni
tarian clergyman, humanitarian
author of 'Thc Man Without Z
Country" born in Boston. Dice
there, June 10, 1909.
1828-Elias j. lucky Baldwin
California pioneer and capitalist
noted turf figure of his day, borr
in Butler Co., Ohio. Died March 1
1909
1837+John Burroughs, West Park
N. ", naturalist, whose nature
books h ave been an inspiration to
many, born at Roxbury, N. Y. Died
March 29, 1921.
1850--Reginald De Koven, COM
poser of operas, founder conductor
CT the Washington Symphony Orches
ira, born at Middletown, Conn
Died Jan. 16, 1929
187O-Sara A. M. Conboy, Boston
factory worker at, H., United Textn
Workers official, noted labor labor
leader, born in Boston. Died Jan. z
1923 E