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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12

Centrars Senior class is present.
ting a gay, dramatic, exciting comedy,
Seven Sisters" Friday and Satur-
day nights of this week in the
nigh school auditorium.
The plot is concerned with the
worries of a mother of seven
daughters. the Widow Gyurkovics,
in finding husbands for her seven
daughters, and as may be ina
gined, plenty of laughter, romance
and drama results.
The newly ror=ned technical club
has undertaken all technical angles
for dramatic program during the
year and is functioning with con-
siderable success in this production.
Members of the club, organized
by Adolph Kath, with their COM
mittees, include the following:
stage management and scenery
painting, Wilson Couch, David Nc
Bride, Barbara Remington, Betty
Alice Davis, Bob Graham, Eddie
Rice, John Ross, Charles Gum,
Edith Small, Harold Stephenson;
lighting, Ed Tucker chairman, Da-
vid Mcbride, Eddie Rice, John Rose;
properties, Adena Sherman, Fayola
Roach, Alberta Hansen, Marjorie
Roberts, Lila June Snow, Marion
Marcot, chairman; costume, Do
reen Meagher, Verna Blackwood,
Clara Pullenza, Jane Rosson, JAMIE
Sue Tackett, Ellen Costello, Ann
Skinner, Billie Jane Zeitvogel, Max
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
India Subject For Discussion
AtReaders Round Table

With India as the subject, Read
ers Round Table of the Ten Thous-
and club enjoyed splendid pro-
gram at the meeting Monday af-
ternoon in the Ten Thousand club,
each speaker basing her discussion
on books written on that country,
AS the guests entered the club
house they were greeted by Mrs.
P. M Mercer in native costume
loaned for the occasion by friend
of Mrs. Malcolm Macurda's who
was born and reared in India.
Three Speakers
With the stage thus set, Mrs. Ma
curda, chairman for the day, laid
the background for the program,
giving a comprehensive paper on
the caste system and the religions
of India, something of the legends,
! the customs and the life of its peo-
pie, showing in this connection
several interesting figures, brass
work and a native wedding veil
Mrs. A. B. Hanson discussed the
poetry of India and that of Rabin-
dranath Tagor in particular, sketch
ing briefly his life, his philosophy
and reading several of his poems.
Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne described
some of her experiences in travel
ling in India, displayed souvenirs
of her trip and reviewed the life
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Mrs. Barcenas
Enter+ains
Club Group

CALEXICO, Dec. 12.-Mrs. l.. j.
Barcenas entertained members OF
the Twice Told Tales section Of the
Woman's improvement club with a
delightful tea at her home 493 Ma
dero Avenue, Mexicali, Friday af-
ternoon.
The Barcenas home Is a store
house of art treasures from all over
the world. Mrs. BarcenaS herself
is a connoisseur of art work and has
wonderful collection of imported
jewelry.
The decorations reflected the
Christmas motif. The dining table
with it's beautiful cloth and gleam-
ing silver was laden with dainty
CONNECTIONS of every variety. Pre-
siding were MesdameS Al Vierhus
and Luis Alvarez.
Attending we're: Mesdames E. E.
Kelso, o. P. Mandrapa, Duncan
Brown, Jean Mason, George Will
loughby, H. v. Ellis, julius Siemsen,
J. w. Lawson, A. j. Mercier, Homer
Taylor, Muriel McCurda, P. H. Wof-
ford, Harvey Shepherd, E. Kitow,
AL Vierhus, Luis Alvarez, Fred Gum
terman, o. A. Pratt, A. B. Horr, j..
w. Donohue of El Centro and R. L.
Glasby.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
CALENDAR
TUESDAY

TUESDAY
Junior Book section, 8, 604 Ell
Fellowship supper, $50, Christian
church
Music Teachers, 8, $50 Olive
Scout court of honor, 1880, Wilson
school
1. v. Fish and Game assoc, 8,
Brawley Elks hall
Legion and Auxiliary, $3.50, Vet
Grams hall
Jobs Daughters, 1880, Masonic
temple
Troop 6, B. S. A., 1880, Scout hut
Troop %, B. S. A., 1880, Eastside
hut
1. v. Commandery No. 81, 1880,
Masonic temple
Central Labor council, 1880, La
Dor temple
Junior Arts and Crafts, 1880, La
Dor temple
TOamaster's No. 2, 6:15, Cal
ifOrnia hotel
WEDNESOhl
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club
Spruce ce-Westmoriand, 1890, ID. S.
Saund home
PIT. A. study group, 10, 571 Olive
Bridge luncheon, 1880, golf club
Bartenders, culinary workers, 2,
Labor temple
TOastmistress club, 6:15, CalifOr-
mia hotel
Whist party, 1880, 10000 club
Troop 2, B. S. A., 1880, Imperial
Veterans hall
1. o. o. F. No. 408, 1880, Brawley
1. v. Stamp and Coin club, 1880,
ice plant
Eagles, 8, $50 Broadway
Bridge party, 8, Imperial Veterans
hall
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Calexico Women S
Club Sponsors
Card Party

CALEXICO, The finance commit
tee of the Womans improvement
club, Mrs. ]. H. Otter chairman, is
giving a party at the club house
Saturday 1890.
The luncheon menu is especially
attractive with the Christmas in
centive providing the most delicious
foods.
Bridge and Chinese checkers will
provide entertainment for the
afternoon. Sub-chairman assisting
Mrs. Otter are Mesdames: Dexter
Babcock, Dan Biner, S. G. Black
man, Ray Bomers, w. K. Bowker
L. H. Dove, Leroy Little, c. A
Macaw, o. P. Mandrapa, Argyle
MacLachlan. R. j. Mercier, Irene
Philips and F. l.. Young.
Mrs. Adolph Binder and Mrs
Letha Hotz are assisting in pre-
pairing the dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1899
Pasmore And Trerice Delight
Large Audience Monday

| in the valley, the two opening num-
hers, the beautiful "Chorale in G
Major" and the Fantasia and Fugue
in A Minor, met with their ap-
proval being done superbly.
An outstanding number followed
the interesting variations from a
theme by Haydn, composed by
Brahms, and this was succeeded
by the brilliant Debussy Festivals
which the two played with verve
and a remarkable sense Of tone
coloring.
Debussy is favorite composer
for the valley and any composition
of his always brings forth great
applause. At the conclusion of the
Festivals the audience had really
warmed up to the two artists and
their enthusiasm reached a climax
in the next number, Milhaud's
"Scaramouche'', the "Rhumba'
with its exciting rhythm bringing
quite an ovation, so much that an
encore, another rhumba by the
English composer, Dickinson, was
presented.
Much Applause
BY this time the audience had
taken the two to its heart and the
last group called forth a continued
demand for encores. Hopkins
"Valse Burlesque", Arensky's "Ro-
nance and Waltz" were climaxed
for the audience by the Michailov
Fantasy" which was encored with
an Arensky scherzo. Their last
number, tie Strauss-Chasins "Blue
Danube Waltzes" received a fresh
beauty In their hands and so tu-
multous was the applause that the
two were called back again and
again and responded generously
with three encores, the lovely little
Schubert Moment Musical, the
thrilling Leocona "Malagauena" and
a Saint-Saens etude.
Imperial Valley Music Teachers
may well be congratulated in bring
ing two such excellent musicians
to the valley, this seasons concert
series to date being exceptionally
fine.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Entertain For
House Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard P. Newer
entertained at dinner Monday night
honoring their house guests, Mr.
and Mrs. Hall Sargent, former re-
sidentS of Ell Centro.
The guests included friends OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent whom they
knew when they lived in the valley
some 20 years ago.
Mrs. Meyer used lovely chrysan-
themums in her living room and
her dining table had AN effective
centerpiece of Christmas berries
and greenery.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs
Hall, DR.. and Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Currier, Mr.
and Mrs. Don c. Bitler, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Fahs, Mr.. Minor O
Simms and the hosts.
After dinner the group motored
to the high school to hear Pasmore
and Trerice, duo-pianists, who gave
a concert that evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Edited bu ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Mrs. PauIus In Excellent
ProoramF For Section

which plans we're made for the pro-
gram and tea to be sponsored by
the section for the Ten Thousand
clubs meeting on Dec. 81, Mrs
Hickcox served tea.
Mrs. D. B. Roberts presided at
the charmingly appointed tea table
with its floral centerpiece and at
tractive service.
Guests or the section were: Mrs.
Robert o. Patterson, Mrs. Howard
Soper, Mrs. M. OMitchell, Mrs. o.
j. Jennings, Sr.
Section members in attendance
were: Mesdames r. J. Clevenger,
N. A. Contos, H. G. Diller, Norman
E. Dupont, Ross T. Hickcox, Rod
ney jenkins, D. w. Ketchen, For
rest E. Kutz, E. J. Mack, Lee Nuf-
fer, Don C. Paulus, D. B. Roberts,
Warren E. Sage. w. H. Tyler, Jr.,
r. w. Ware, Guy A. Weakley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Club Welcomes
New Member

Monday bridge club members well
coined Mrs. George Adams as new
member at their meeting this week
at the home of Mrs, Roy Dahl on
Park avenue.
At the conclusion of the contract
game, Mrs. William Hudgins, guest
of the club, was awarded the high
score prize, Mrs. Dahl serving ap-
petizing refreshments which carried
out the Christmas theme as die
her bridge tallieS.
Those present in addition to Mrs
Dahl, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Hudgins
were: MesdameS Louis Slee, Marx
McNahan, George Fluter, Robert
Rayburn and Raymond C. Reeder
Mrs. Rayburn will entertain the
club next Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Bridal Shower For
Mrs. Dermody

Mrs. Gerald Dermody, the for
mer Hazel Smith, was guest OF hon.
or Monday night at bridal shower
given at the T. A. McChristy home
SIS He'll avenue by Mrs. McChristy
and Mrs M. r. Benton.
Those present, in addition to the
guest of honor and the two hostess
es, were Mesdames Mary Eller
Hudspeth, Jesse Clay. Frederic
Rapson, Bob Butler, r. II. Maddux
John O'Guin, George Harris, Jr.
John p. Hansen, M. H. Gavin, Pear
Burke, Harold E. Doty, L. w. Cope
A. r. Tagg, Anna Mae Russell, Bill
Winger, H. Jones, Herbert Mann
Rena Smith, w. D. Carey, Glenr
Smith, Miss Doris Jones, Miss Rosa
lie laBrucherie.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12

"A Moment of Glory" (Harold
Titus) was the title of the excel
lent short story told by Mrs. Don
C. Paulus for the Twice Told Tales
section of the Ten Thousand club
at the meeting Monday afternoon
with Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox, 753
Holt avenue.
Mrs. Paulus gave a splendid vers-
ion of the story which is concerned
with the work of a physician In
the frozen north who travels on
snowshoes some 30 miles to attend
a patient only to find that mod
ern methods of transportation, the
airplane. have preceded him. His
efforts to bring help and his cour-
age in Drawing the elements bring
for him, however, his moment
of glory.
At the conclusion of the program
and the business meeting, during
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12

of the great leader, Mahatma
Gandhi as told in Inside Asia
John Gunther).
Mrs. Rudolph George loaned for
the occasion a handsome silver
shawl which she possesses.
Tea Chairman
At the business meeting Mrs. j.
D. Townsend was appointed chair
man for the Ten Thousand club
March tea when the section will
sponsor the program and serve as
hosteSSes.
Those present were: Mesdames
H. r. Anderson, David j. Blank
A. B. Hanson, B. L. Hamburger, p
M. Mercer, Malcolm Macurda, Alex
McRae, j. D. Townsend, Arno G
Yaeckel, Laurence E. Hartzog, A
P. White, George A. Swami, Nor
man Pearse, w. G. Barringer, P
E. Ryerson, Rudolph George, Bruce
Connolly, H. A. Dalton, Devon
Ellsworth, Members; Mrs. Hugh T
Osborne. Mrs. william McCulloch
Mrs. A. R. Tagg, Mrs. A. M. Lyons
guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Gshsss.. School. OF Interest to Women soss, sss'
Rehabilitation
Discussed At
Unit Ne e+inq
Clubs
Society

Rehabilitation work sponsored by
the department was the subject for
discussion at Mondays meeting of
Royce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary, held in the Veterans hall
with Ruth Conn making a report
on the department program.
During the brief business meeting
money was voted for the community
chest. and plans were made to give
a Christmas present for a veteran
in the hospital.
Since the next meeting date falls
on Christmas night the members
voted to dispense with that session,
The women made pillow cases for
the veterans hospital during the
business session, enjoying refresh
ments after adjournment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Bridge Luncheon
A+GoIf IfCIub

Barbara Worth golf club is hav-
ing its monthly bridge luncheon
Wednesday at 1890 o'clock in the
club house.
These luncheons are always pleas
ant affairs and they are open to
all women interested in attending,
Reservations should be made with
Mrs. Evelyn Sharpe, telephone Holt
Vile SIS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
imperial Unit
Sponsors Party

IMPERIAL, Dec. 12.-1mperlais S
American Legion Auxiliary unit Is
sponsoring its annual benefit Christ
mas party for Wednesday of this
week at o'clock in the Veterans
hall.
Bridge, pinochle, and checkers
are the games to be played with
prizes for the winners in each
group. Refreshments will be served
Proceeds will be used for the
Auxiliarys Christmas baskets and
the affair is open to the public with
Mrs. Frank Donaldson and Mrs.
Arthur Engle taking the reserva-
tions Telephone reservations may
be made by calling Imperial 352.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Nankoakasa Girls
Honor Guardian

Nankoakaga Camp Fire girls Mon
day surprised their guardian, Mrs.
Forrest Manley, when they met at
the Camp Fire hut, 1905 Len Rey
avenue, ostensibly for a business
meeting to decide upon Christmas
projects.
instead Mrs. Manley was pre-
sented with attractive gifts by Kay
Tagg, Betty Lemons, Jean Munson,
Mary Virginia Grassland, Betty Hoy
and Mrs. Ted Bolin, assistant guard
ian.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12

Complete unanimity of playing
heightened effectively in the solo
arrangements in which each musi-
clan complemented the other to per-
fection, characterized the brilliant
concert given Monday night by
Creighton Pasmore and Victor Tre-
rice, duo-pianists who appeared In
the high school auditorium under
the auspices Of the Imperial Valley
Music Teachers association.
In every sense the concert was
excellent for not only are the two
young men splendid pianists pos
sessed of expert technique and real
musicianship, but they present a
program of originality that serves
to illustrate their versatility, their
individual style, and the complete
harmony between the two. So per-
feet is their timing, their rhythm
their singing tone, that at times 1t
seems as If but one piano were
heard, yet each has distinct style
of his own.
Fine Program
The concert was well staged and
the music we'll arranged, the two
alternating in playing the first and
second pianos so that the audience
could view their manner of playing.
In their solo work. each so compile
mented the other, that as one re-
viewer has said of them, their play
ing is like a musical conversation
; with at times, brilliant repartee.
And to answer the question heard on
all sides, Pasmore is the blonder
of the two, and Trerice, the darker.
If in selecting their program the
two had valley audience in mind,
their choice was perfect, for they
played just enough of the classical
compositions to show that they are
completely at home In that field,
the major part of their program
being devoted to the more modern
composers with compositions char
acterized by color and decided
rhythm.
Opening Numbers
For the lovers of Bach, who,
however, are not in the majority
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Surprise Shower
For Mrs. Eoss

Among recent social events was
the surprise shower given by a
group of friends for Mrs. William
Foss, hostesses for the evening be-
ing Mrs. Bob Sheffield, Mrs. Alfred
Spicy. Mrs. Chester Irving, Mrs
Max Sones.
Mr.. Foss, who was in on the Sc
cret, took his wife out to dinner
and in their absence the guests
arrived so that when Mrs. Foss
returned home she found them
waiting her. a real surprise as fai
as she was concerned.
After the shower games were
played, prizes going to Miss Lillian
Shawley and Miss Georgiana Sones
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
EI Centro Couple
Married Monday

Miss Emma Ovieda, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ovieda, be-
came the bride OF Raoul Mateus at
a quiet but impressive ceremony
performed Monday afternoon at the
home of the brides parents, l67
Olive avenue.
Judge John E. Simpson read the
service in the presence of a group
of relatives and intimate friends.
The pretty bride wore a smart
street ensemble and was attended
by Miss Erneatina Paganini, maio
of honor. J. Sterling OSwalt served
Mr.. Mateus as best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mateus are at home
to their friends at Las Palmas
court.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Technical Club To Assist
With Senior Play

Inc Galloway chairr- IN; radio. Don
Schiller. chairmai.. makeup. Le-
more Hawley. Geraline Ordonez
chairman; Marian Marcot Betty
Printz, Mary Jane Peters, Pauline
Whitsett, Belva Thomas Lila June
Snow, Shirley Smith. Falola Roach.
Dorothy Rapson, Catherine Coray
tickets: Elaine Graham, Rachel
wyatt, assisted by the entire class:
publicity, r. Bob Romans, chairmen.
Rachel Wyatt, program, Chick
johnson, chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Choir Rehearsal
Date Chanqed

Methodist church choir vii, not
meet next Wednesday evening, but
for the next two or three weeks
will have Saturday rehearsals,
meeting at the various homes for
dessert and practice.
This week the group will meet
Saturday at 1880 O'Clock for des-
sert at the George Kirk home,
T67 Len Rey aveune after which the
rehsarsal. will take -rlaca.--.-..----.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
Camp Fire Board
In Session

Camp Fire board members dis
cuSsed 1outine business at their
meeting Monday noon at the Cal
itornia hotel, Mrs. j. B. McNeece
council president presiding.
In addition prospective activities
and the policy of the board in re-
gard to extension work were con-
cidered.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby given that the
Ell CENTRIC WRESTLING CLUB
has filed an application with the
state Athletic Commission to con-
duct wrestling matches in the Fox
West Coast Theatre, 141 South Sew
enth Street, Ell Centre. California.
(N30, Ola inci)
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mrs. Nellie Gillett left FL Gen.
tro this weekend to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Clyde Johnson in
Santa Maria. She planned to re-
main until February.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-12

Margaret Ruth is the name Mr..
and Mrs. H. K. McCracken have
chosen for their little daughter
born this past weekend at the Ell
Centre hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Defense Counsel Stages buster Charges Prosecutor Acorn
Slade, Alcorn Clash
 Over Examination
Prosecutor Alleges Defense Counsel Delaying Trial By Lengthy Questioning Judge AdmOnishes Lawyer

Fiery Benjamin Blade of the de- Tense corps of attorneys in the Waterbury conspiracy trial, inspired the wrath of Judge Ernest A. Inglis, Special Prosecutor Hugh M. Alcorn and witness James P. Purcell yes- terday, in one of the most riotouS days of the trial, with Purcell under cross-examination for the sixth day.
 With warrants payable registers, previously admitted to evidence on request of the state, Slade sought to show that various payments to the George H. Kingsley Company, New York accountants firm, had been approved by the Board of Finance. In some instances the records tended to show that the payments had been made, then items in relation placed on the warrants payable register and subsequently, approved by the Board of Finance.
 During the course of the cross examination Slade asked Warren M. Brown, custodian of exhibits, to hand him the 1886 warrants payable register. A broad smile spread over the face of the witness. The state contends that the complete 1886 reg ister is missing.
 Slade showed a record to Purcell, which the latter said indicated a payment of $525.00 had been made to Kingsley March 8, 1885, placed on the warrants payable register March II. and approved by the Board of Finance March g.
 Court of Justice"
 The lengthy grilling of the witness by Slade was referred to as a "fili- buster by Alcorn yesterday. When 6lade asked Purcell question which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Alcorn remarked was impossible, 1" but to which Slade demanded an answer, Alcorn rose and stated, This looks to me like filibuster - it may be all right in the U. s. Senate, but not in court of justice. :.
 Slade stared at the prosecutor for a moment, adjusted his glasses from his forehead to his nose, and stated, "For nine days We have been filibustered about what does it indicate to you and now when we attempt to get facts, he calls it a filibuster."
 Judge Inglis urged the counsel to continue. Twice during yesterdays session, Judge Inglis demonstrated Slade not to argue. On the first occasion, Slade questioning Purcell about bank reconciliations and testi- mony previously given said, "Was that testimony true?"
 If testified to it, it was true,' returned Purcell.
 T don't quite agree with you, want to know if that particular part of your testimony was true," said Slade.
 Alcorn objected, "Your honor, l ask that that remark of MT. Shades be removed from the record. It is a statement to the jury"
 "Yes, it may go out" replied Judge Inglis.
 Slade protested. "But, your honor, I think the remark is proper. I want to show that :"
 Judge Angry
 With his face flushed, Judge h. glis leaned forward on. the bench and said, Don't argue with me, MT. Slade. That remark was state ment. It shall be strickened out J
 Twice yesterday Slade complained that Alcorn was "testifying' while making objections to procedure of questioning. Once he said. If you want to testify, you've got to take the witness stand"
 The concluding remark of the seS- sion yesterday was made by Slade causing the prosecutor, judge. jury and others present to burst into laughter. Alcorn made statement about Leary's signature on the warrants payable sheets.
 Slade started at Alcorn and said from a post near the witness box You are testifying, MT. Alcorn. If you want to testify take the witness stand so I can have the opportunity to cross examine you"
 Judge Inglis also allowed to re- main in the record, over the pro- tests of Attorney Slade, statement relative to alleged missing warrants payable sheets.
 Slade asked the witness to count the number of sheets in the war rants payable register for 1930. Upon receiving the answer that there were 273, Alcorn interrupted, Do you mean now or formerly" Sheets Undated
 Attorney George Crawford joined Attorney Slade in protest. T Sub- init that this is not fair and your honor ought to admonish the states attorney not to make a statement of that sort"
 Judge 1nglis considered the state- ment entirely reasonable. It de- veloped that of the 273 sheets, 20 were dated by the Board of Finance and 252 were signed by the con- troller. The 1883 register showed 328 sheets, all undated by the Board of Finance, but all signed by the controller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
How Women
 in Their 40's Can Attract Men

Here'p good advice tor woman during her change tusuaily from 3S to 52), who fears she'u lose her appeal to men, who worries about hot flashes. loss of pep. dizzy spells upset nervss and moody spells.
 Just get mort tresh air, hrs. sleep and Ii you need reiiab ble ''WOMA AN'S' tonic take Lydis 6 Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made sspeetdllv fop Wonsen. It helps Nature build up physicsl resistance. thus helps give ing iittery nefves and those disturbing syrpp. some that often accompany change of life.
 Pinkham's is WELL WORTH tryingJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
FIRST SIGHT LOVE

For the first time in several years, Irene Dunne forsakes comedy to play a straight dramatic role in RKO Radios Love Affair" in which she co-stars with 0 harles Boyer. The story is romantic drama of love at first sight between two world sophisticates.