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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
State Officers Deliver Fine
Talks for P.-T.A. Meet

In the afternoon the junior col
lege panel discussion was presented
in which the various problems of
youth today as seen by youth, were
discussed by junior college students.
Presidents Talk
In conclusion Mrs. Lytle deliver
ed her address in which, as state
president, she pointed out that I'm
perial county has outgrown its
ranking as a council and should
become a district. In commenting
on the panel discussion she point
ed out that parents and adults in
general must keep step with youth
and that some of the solutions to
youths problems as indicated by
the students, are being sought in
legislation initiated into the state
legislature by the PIT. A, namely
the recreation bill and the one ask
ing additional aid for the mentally
and socially handicapped child. In
conclusion she stressed the need for
intoxicating into the child the prin-
ciples for personal security declar-
ing that there is too much stress
today on social security and ending
with the challenge, parents, it is
up to YOU"
Newly elected officers were in
stalled by Mrs. Lytle who pointed
out you who serve the children of
the valley are sure of immortality
for you will live on in them"
Now officers are: Mrs. Al Vierhus,
Calexico, president; Mrs. w. Dres-
ser, Holtville, president; Mrs.
David l.. Goodrich, Brawley, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Joe Thomas,
Ell Centre, treasurer; Mrs. James
OStrey, CaleXico, auditor; Mrs. Fan
ME McCrory, Ell Centre, historian.
One hundred and twenty-six were
present for the convention.
E. l.. Hiteman, county Superinten-
dent, extended greetings, music for
the convention was supplied by a
girls octette from the Holtville ele-
mentary school, and by Mrs. Eliza
beth Kavanaugh Viggars, Mrs. R. M
Armstrong leading the community
singing. Luncheon was served by
the Holtville association, and others
who aided in the program were the
Holtville Scout troop, the Rev. Mr.
John Wesley Grande, the Rev. Mr.
Philip Watz. Mrs. Meagher was
presented with her county presi-
dents pin by Mrs. Sage who paid
tribute to the retiring presidents
splendid work.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
'Today's Youth Subject For
Symposium by J.C. Students

in a survey of 100 we're. according
to Roy Koike, loafing. motion pic
lures, car riding. radio. which he
pointed out, were not all for the
best development of good citizen
ship. To meet the problem of leis-
ure time, recreation facilities were
recommended, lack of adequate, SUI
pervised play being considered a
means of increasing delinquency.
Church Needs
AS to the church, Mildred Beeson
pointed out that decreased church
attendance is due to mediocre lead
ership and the fact that church
members have too many competing
interests, and also that congrega-
tions are divided, some wishing gos-
pei instruction and others. sermons
on social problems. Need for toll
erance between the two groups was
stressed.
Young people of today are turn
ing out to be buns" was the frank
comment by Stanley Ryerson in
talking on work, pointing out the
lack OF employment for youth to-
day and recommending the extern
sion of education beyond the usual
years to keep youth off the streets
until unemployment problems can
be solved. The institution of the
C.C.C. was praised as a means of
aiding youth unable to find en-
ployment. Need for aiding a stu
dent to discover what he wants to
do. to ascertain whether or not jobs
in that particular field are avail
able was also stressed.
In conclusion the students an
swered questions from the audi
ence, one student pertinently point
ing out that if better understand
ing was maintained between par
ents and children many problems
of home life would disappear, an
other recommending family councils
as means of achieving this end.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Women in Business Discussed
By Mrs. Horne for CHAPTER

cosmetics, Edith Jarvis Alden, first
woman executive for major rail-
road; Mary Lewis. vice-president of
SakS Fifth avenue; Hortense Od-
lam, president of Bonwit Teller;
Mary Dillon. first woman executive
for public utility who is president
of the Brooklyn Borough Gas Co.;
Grace Stoermer Of Los Angeles,
vice-president of the Bank of Am
erica and said to be California S
No. l business woman; Mrs. Robert
L. Dodge, president of Harriet
Hubbard Ayres and reputed the
only woman executive to reach the
100000 yearly salary mark.
Mrs. Horne concluded with the
account of two outstanding Secre-
tarieS, since she believed that to
be pre- e-eminently woman's field:
Missy LELAND, secretary to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, and Malvina
Thompson Schneider, secretary to
Mrs. Roosevelt.
Mrs. Breedlove served q tempting
luncheon, exquisite spring flowers
decorating the house.
Members present were Mesdames
Stanley Bigelow, Roy E. Breedlove,
Warren Currier, Earle G.. Davis
Laural Ferguson. Elmer w. Head
Ross 7. HickcOx, o. G.. Horne, Har-
ry Horton, M. o. King, jr, Forrest
E. Kutz, R. D. McPherrin, Allen
P. Nuffer, Minor O. SimmS, G. E.
Sprouse, Vaughn N. Thompson.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Schools NC Clubs
Churches VI KI1ICICSI ~ w O111Cl1 Society
County CIubwomen
To Hold Annual
Convention

Club women of Imperial county
are anticipating with interest the
annual convention TO be held in El
Centro Friday for not only will Of
ficers be elected but a splendid
program will be presented which
will include a talk by Mrs. Belle
Benchey, head of the San Diego
ZOO, and one by Mrs. David Fraser
Of San Diego, president of the
Southern District, California Fed
Grafton Of Women's clubs, to whom
the day is dedicated.
A change in plans for the con-
Vention has been announced by Mrs
H. T. Miller, county president. The
convention morning session will
take place, starting at $50 am in
the Methodist church social hall.
At 1890 noon, luncheon will be
served in the Ten Thousand club
house where the afternoon session
will be conducted.
The program for the morning
calls for reports by officers, chair
men and club presidents; the elec-
ton of officers and the talk by Mrs.
Fraser.
Mrs. Benchley will speak in the
afternoon on the topic, What to
See at The Zoo" and will show two
reels of motion pictures.
Mrs. N. A. ContoS is in charge
of the luncheon and Ten Thousand
club members are to make reserva-
tionS either with Mrs. Earl A.
Kraft, 1217, or with Mrs. S. En-
mitt Allen, 48O-J.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21

Business Women in The News
was the topic ably discussed by Mrs
o. G.. Horne for Mondays meeting
of Chapter AV, PEG, held at the
home Of Mrs. Roy e. Breedlove
TAG Ell Centro avenue.
Mrs. Horne prefaced her remarks
by defining as business woman
any one gainfully employed. and
as a background to her discussion
of career women, listed the number
of women employed, the classifica-
tions of employment and the
changes in occupations for women
largely due to the World war during
the period 1910-1930. In 1880 16
million women were gainfully en-
ployed, and of this number, l,5OO, 900
were professional women, while the
ratio of men to women in business
was AL.
Newer occupations for women,
particularly those In the hostess
line such as airplane, train and
ship hoSteSSeS, and in the personal
service group were discussed after
which Mrs. Horne listed a number
Of the outstanding career women,
pointing out that many of them
started as stenographers and typists
and that few had more than high
school education.
Career Women
Among these career women were
Elizabeth Arden, manufacturer of
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Calendar
CALENDAR

tuesday
Welfare section, 6, 856 South
Sixth.
Junior clubs, $50, v. F. w. build
ing, CalexicO.
Troop 6, B. S. A., 1880, Scout
hut.
Troop %, b. S. A., 1880, Eastside
Scout hut.
1. v. Commandery No. 81, 1880,
Masonic temple.
Advanced bridge section, 1880, GIL
Hamilton.
Fidelis class, 1880, First Baptist
church.
Citizenship class. 10, high school.
Rental association, 1880, chamber
Of commerce.
Camp Fire guardians, 1880. 625
SandalwOOd.
Shrine installation, $50. Masonic
temple.
Wednesday
Irrigation District election, 6 4.
m.-7 p. m., polls.
Baby clinic, 9-5, IA State street,
Ell Centre.
AIamo- Verde, 1880, L. c. Hawk
home.
Ice Breakers club, 1880, ice plant.
1. v. Stamp and Coin club, 1880,
ice plant.
Troop 2, b. S. A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Eagles, 8, 500 Broadway.
l. o. o. F. No. 400, 1880. Brawley
hall.
Alamitos chapter, 8, HOltville
Masonic tample.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Florence Moore
Has Supper and
Theat PARTY

Florence Moore, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. L. M. Moore, was hostess
Saturday at a delightful theatre
and supper party.
The young guests enjoyed the
matinee after which they returned
to the Moore home, 781 Holt avenue
for supper and games. Table deco
rations carried out a st. Patrick's
theme effectively. Barbara Foster
won the prize for the games.
Guests were: Carolyn Goree, Bet
ty and Barbara Foster, Mary Fran
Hafner, Jean Swanburger, Betty
Flo Slade, Marjorie Cook, Leol9
Mae Ashley, Gretta Lou Callahan,
Lalla Sue Reed, Doris Bridenbaugh.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
University Clubs
Benefit Party for
Scholarship Fund
Clubs
Society

Bridge enthusiasts, both auction
and contract, and the devotees OF
Chinese checkers are reserving
Saturday as a special day since
Women's University club is spon-
soring benefit bridge party that
afternoon at the Ten Thousand
club.
The party is to be bridge tea,
starting at 2 p. m. and will feature
both auction and contract and
Chinese checkers with prizes for
both groups, a door prize being
planned as we'll. Players may pivot
or progress as they choose. Tempt
ing refreshments will be served at
the tea hour
Mrs. Ethel NJ Parent is general
chairman and all tickets may be
obtained from any club member.
All money raised by the benefit
will go TO the clubs scholarship
fund from which money is loaned
to deserving students to enable
them to go through college.
The valley club has aided 16 girls
to continue their education and the
majority have fitted themselves for
jobs, returning in many instances
to the valley and repaying the loans
from these jobs.
At present the club is helping
two girls yearly, aiding the girl
whom they started the previous
year in her junior year so that she
may complete her senior year, and
beginning another junior on her
scholarship loan. A different girl
is helped each year so that the loan
fund may aid as many valley stu
dents as possible
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis
'Smi|in' Through To Be Given
This Weekend by Junior Class

"Smilin' Through" is the play
which the junior class of Central
high school will present on Friday
and Saturday nights of this week
in the school auditorium.
The cast, which has been chosen
with a great deal of care from the
many candidates, includes: Rosie
Fiore as Sarah Wayne; Jeanne
CriSs, Mary Glare; Bill Elliott, John
Cartaret; Bill Burke, DR.. Owen
Harding; Lenore Hawley, Ellen;
Geraldine Ordonez, Kathleen Dun
cannon; Leon Withrow, Willie Ain
ley; Jack Oswalt, Kenneth Wayne;
Jack Harner, jeremiah Wayne; Hell
en- Moore, Moonyeen Clare; Gene
Tyler, John Cartaret as young
man; Bill Thacker, DR.. owen Hard
ing as young man; Estelle Uhls,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Mrs. Bradshaw Gives Travel
Talk for History Section

Mrs. 0. j. Bradshaw gave a de-
lightful travel talk Monday after
noon for the Ten Thousand clubs
History section, members meeting
at the home of Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck
on West Main, with Mrs. Van Slyck,
Mrs. Fred Harder and Mrs. c. S.
Conner as hoSteSSeS.
The speaker described her trip to
the east coast last summer, from
the time she left the valley to her
return, highlights of the trip being:
the artists colony at New Mexico
and the Rushmore project. her stay
in Chicago, the journey to Canada,
returning by way of Niagara Falls
to New York City, where they en-
joyed the theatres and famous
places of interest
From New York Mr.. and Mrs.
Bradshaw visited Boston and its
enVirons, enjoying the many places
Of historical interest after which
they spent some time in the nations
capitol, Washington, D. c.. then
going to Williamsburg which they
found particularly fascinating.
Mrs. Bradshaw described in de-
tail Fort Dearborn, with the Ford
museum, the Edison Institute and
the many places of interest in that
region where the visitor may see
complete reproduction of Ameri-
can life from the earliest days to
the twentieth century.
History section members will be
in charge Of the next club meeting
and Mrs. A. c. Finney. chairman.
appointed committees for this
event, Mrs. j. S. Jones heading the
committee ON decorations and Mrs
e. j. Mack that on refreshments
Mrs. w. A. Swerdfeger was named
chairman of the nominating COM
mittee.
Tea was then served by the hos
tess, the tea table presenting a
charming picture with its center
riece of white iris and silver ap-
pointments. Mrs. Brackett and
Mrs. Bradshaw poured.
Guests were: Mesdames o. J.
Bradshaw. U. N. Burcham, w. R.
Roberts, N. A. ContoS. p. E. Ryer-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Girl Reserves
In Session

Using Anne Morrow Lindbergh's
Listen the Wind as her text,
Miss Irene Swanson conducted a
discussion on the general theme
that resistance in life is necessary
for growth at the meeting of Cen
trail Girl Reserves Monday night
in the Methodist social hall.
During the business meeting the
girls made plans for their cere-
monial and tea on April % and
were given the material for their
regulation ties to be worn with
their uniforms, each girl to make
her own tie.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21

why do adults spend so many
millions in educating us and then
drop us cold, after graduation, with
no jobs?" was the challenge Of
youth to adults made at the PIT.
A. county convention Monday in
the Holtville Methodist church
when eight Junior college students
were presented in panel discus
sion on "Today's Youth"
Guy A. Weakley, district superin-
tendent, introduced the speakers
and also their instructors, Albert
Zech and Stan Atkin, commenting
on the fact that the talks were the
work of the students in social study
and completely uncensored by the
faculty
The group of alert young students
commented on the various problems
which face youth today, the home,
health, the church, the school,
leisure time. work with Joe
Badger and Forrest Damron in
charge of the discussion which
proved decidedly illuminating to
the audience as the young people
frankly expressed their viewpoints
on many of the difficulties which
are also facing the adults.
Home Life
Youth, from the discussion on the
home, opened by Esthella BlaScho,
apparently wants and needs guild
ance from the parents, such COM
ments being made as parents don't
spend enough time at home;
"they are not primarily interested
in their children; children don't
find their parents at home when
they come home from school,;
there is a let down in home life,
lack of guidance and vital rela-
tionship in the home; "it is the
duty of parents to take care OF
their children and not leave it up
to the schools and the church"
Education
AS for education, this topic being
developed by Harry Minami, youth
wants an emphasis on vocational
education, with sufficient provision
made for college preparatory cour-
ses for those able to attend the
universities; youth wants an edu-
cation which will Fit it for life and
which will also teach it to reason
so that youth may work out its own
solutions to current problems.
Health education, using health in
its broadcast sense, mental, physical
and spiritual health should be
greatly increased according to the
opinions expressed by Bob Burke
who stressed the value of health to
youth.
Leisure time followed in which
the four major vocations of Ell Cen
tro high school students as found
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Visitor Guest of
Union Daughters

E. j. Parker. counsellor for the
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil
War Nevada California, with Mrs
Parker, will be guest CT honor at
Fridays meeting of Anna Marta
Ross tent, Daughters of Union Vet
Grams, to be held at pm. in the
Veterans hall.
Sons Of Union veterans in the
valley will meet with Mr.. Parker
at 7:30 O'Clock in the Veterans hall
and tent members will attend this
meeting also.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21

Ellen as young lady.
Stage sets are being made by the
art department under the supervi-
sion of its head, Adolph Kath, with
these students in the dramatic
classes who are interested in stage
craft assisting.
Those who have seen parts OF
the play have declared it to be one
of the best ever given at Central.
The fact that the play is SO well
known, that the cast and units Of
production cooperate so excellently,
that the set is SO expertly designed
and built, make this a must see
play
Tickets may be obtained from
the student ticket committee or at
Clements Drug store where reserva-
tions are available.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Dams Entire Group
Has Bridge Game

Dams Etnre Bridge section men,
berS were guests of Miss Gladys
veteran and Miss Jean Gale at
the meeting of this Ten Thousand
club group Monday night at the
Neal Gavin home, 555 Sandalwood
Drive.
High scores were won by Mrs.
II. E. Daniel and Mrs, Wesley He'll.
Members and guests present were
Mrs. Paul Mackey and Mrs. L. d.
House OF Imperial; Mrs. C. S. Reed,
Mrs. Daniel, Mrs. He'll. Mrs. Gavin,
Mrs. David j. Blank, the Misses
Margaret Lanier, Marie Dearborn,
BesS Stansbury, Mildred Record,
and Miss veteran all of Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Employees Form
Orqanization

M. O. King &C. employees have
formed an organization which Is
headed by Cal Rector as president
with Hazel Purdy as secretary
treasurer.
This new organization is t. meet
on the first Monday of each month
and is to have some social event
every two months
First party is to be a desert party
on April 3 and the committee in
charge includes Mrs. Purdy, Mrs
w. j. Reshears and Miss Doris Glib
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Beginners Group
Has Ne eeting

Beginners Bridge section OF the
Junior Ten Thousand club met
Monday night with Mrs. Arch
Bryant, 1859 State street for its rou-
tine session.
Members present were Mrs. Bry-
ant, Mrs. Oscar Bryant. the Misses
Winnie Trudell, Matte Jim Mich
ael, Rosalie LaBrucherie, Loretta
Ruggles, Verna Rnggles, Eula Mar
tin Louise Chamlis.
Mrs. Oscar Bryant will be hostess
at the next meeting, entertaining
at her home. SOL Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Hostess Monday
To Bridqe Club

Easter decorations and refresh
ments were enjoyed by members
of the Monday evening bridge club
who met this week with Mrs. Geo.
Fluter at her home on Ell Centro
avenue.
Mrs. Raymond C. Reeder won
high score for the evenings play,
members present, in addition to
Mrs. Reeder and Mrs. Fluter, in
cluding Mesdames william Hudg-
ins, Robert Dinsmore, Louis Slee,
Joe Elliott, r. C. Rayburn. Mrs.
James McKahan was guest OF
the group.
Mrs. Slee will be hostess next
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
HoItviIIe Bridqe
Club Meets

HOLTVILLE. March 2l.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Williams were hosts
to their bridge club Saturday, men,
bers meeting for a pot luck dinner
and a game OF contract.
Mrs. j. e. Fahring and Mrs. Ho-
gan of San Diego were guests OF
the club, members present includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Butler, Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbert Garrick, MI. and
Mrs. Walter Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Virgil Edwards and the hosts.
Mrs. Fahring and Mrs. Reynolds
won the high score prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21

Youth problems today as seen by
Two generations might be called the
general theme of the program for
the annual P. t. A. convention OF
the Imperial County Council of
Parents and Teachers held Monday
in the Holtville Methodist church.
Distinguished guests were Mrs.
James K. Lytle, state president and
Mrs. Ernest Rufer, state chairman.
Since the PIT. AS goal is the
welfare of youth from childhood to
adulthood, the program was par
ticularly pertinent, featuring as II
did in the morning a talk by Mrs.
Rufer chairman of human relation
ships, on the family group, and in
the afternoon a panel discussion on
"rodays Youth" by eight junior
college students, the two talks be-
ing succinctly harmonized in the
closing address by Mrs. Lytle.
4 Mrs. w. j. Meagher, county presi-
dent, presided at the opening ses-
sion which. was highlighted by the
election of officers and the reports
OF officers. chairmen and unit
presidents from the business stand
point, and from the program, by
the talk by Mrs. Rufer.
Family Needs
This address, which was a stimu-
lating and helpful one, stressed the
necessity of harmony in the family
group, for mutual cooperation and
reinforcement, for the sharing of
vital interests IN order to secure
the best development of the indi-
Viduals within the family.
Mrs. Warren E. Sage, announced
that the associations which had
entered their programs for the state
award, given only to those who meet
The requirements of the 10 point
program had all received that cov-
eted honor, these six being Calexico,
Heber, Westmorland and in Ell Cen
tfo, Wilson, Harding and Mckinley.
Mrs. Lytle added that it was her
belief that this district is one of
1ew, If not the only one in the state,
10 achieve 100 per cent program
awards.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Announcements
Of Ne etinss

Ice Breakers club is to meet
Wednesday night at 1870 O'Clock
in the ice plant headquarters, the
committee in charge having ar
ranged a special attraction for the
entertainment of members.
McCabe Eucalyptus will meet
Thursday at 10:30 O'Clock at the
home of Mrs. c. c. Marshall, 1924
Brighton avenue, instead of at the
Dwight Smith home as originally
scheduled. The pot luck luncheon,
to be served at noon, will be anal
yzed according to nutrition values
as studied at the last project meet
ing. Members are to bring kitchen
utensils for the kitchen band.
Drama workshop division of the
Readers Round Table is to meet
this Thursday instead of next
Thursday as originally planned.
The meeting is set for pm. in
the Ten Thousand club tea room
and Mrs. Harder is in charge of
the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Mrs. Pennington
ToHo|d Open
House

Mrs. Regina Pennington of 881
Commercial avenue, is planning to
hold open house on Wednesday and
Thursday of this week from ITO
pm, inviting her friends and those
of her daughter, Agnes, to call be-
tween those hours to see the many
wedding gifts which Miss Penning
ton has received and which will be
on display at that time.
Miss Pennington is to be married
April 2 to Charles Wondra, jr., Of
Victorville, and will make her flu
ture home in that city.
No other invitations will be is
sued by Mrs. Pennington, this no.
tice serving to invite her friends
and those of her daughter to the
party.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Entertain For
Visitors

MI and Mrs. Charles E. Ander-
son of Ukiah, former Ell Centrans
who are on brief business trip to
the city, dined with Mr and Mrs.
Ben Hulse Monday night and plan
ned to spend Tuesday night also
with them.
During their stay their many
friends are entertaining informally
in their honor.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-21
Deputy to Visit
HoItvine Group

HOLTVILLE, March 81: Alami-
tos chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, is to be honored wednesday
night by an official visit from
the deputy grand matron, Esther
Ingle of Imperial. The chapter will
meet at o'clock in the Masonic
temple and all Eastern Stars will
be welcomed.