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Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

Continuing their series of spring
bridge luncheons which began last
week, Mrs. L. r. jefferson and Mrs.
John B. McNeece entertained
groups Of friends on Tuesday and
Thursday of this week.
Both parties took place at the
McNeece home, 625 Wensley ave-
nue., where the decorations we're
particularly lovely and unusual,
featuring as they did flowers from
the Pine Valley gardens of the two
hoStesSes: exquisite eastern lilac.
gorgeous tulips, spirea and iris.
Tables We're centered with May
baskets and the spring motif was
also carried out in the handsome
place cards, old fashioned bouquets.
On Tuesday the high score prizes
went to Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen, high:
Mrs. Rodney jenkins, second, and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Christian Women
Unite in Annual
Observance

Characterized by fine feeling
of fellowship, the annual luncheon
for Christian women of El Centre
was attended by some rs church
women who represented nearly ev-
cry church in the community.
This luncheon took place Thurs
day noon in the Methodist social
hall and was part of the nation
wide observance sponsored by the
Women's Union of New York City,
and in El Centro, planned and ar
ranged by the local ministers wives
association.
Mrs. Wesley He'll, appointed by
the association, presided, and the
program included group singing of
Christian hymns, the grace pro-
nounced by the Rev. Mrs. Mabel
Kirk, a vocal solo by Mrs. Ruth
McGregor, a devotional service by
Mrs. George w. Thomas. president
of the ministers wives association,
and an address by Mrs. Charles
Roland of Holtville, returned mis-
sionary. The program closed with
an inspirationai poem by Mrs. He'll
Can Christians Bind The World
Together" was the general theme
and Mrs. Roland, in her address,
first pointed out what it means
tc be Christian, and then stressed
the fact that whether or not Chris
tians can bind the world together
depends upon the quality OF their
Christian belief and practice which
they show.
Mrs. Thomas devotional was on
another phase of the same general
theme.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Schools
Churches
Christian Church
Annual Ne etinq
Set for Sunday

Sunday is TO be an important day
at the State Street Christian church
for the annual meeting of the
church is to be conducted that day
and the World Friendship school
will begin that evening.
The annual meeting is set for
11:40 am. Immediately following
the morning worship service. OFF,
GERS of the church and Sunday
school for the 1939-40 year will be
elected and the work and program
of the church will be discussed. For
those unable to attend the business
session, absentee ballots may be
secured from the following men,
bers of the nominating committee:
Mrs. r. f. Daniel, E. de la Vega,
II. McKusick.
Evening School
The school of world friendship,
inaugurated last year. proved SO
popular that it is scheduled again
for this year, with added features.
The school will be conducted Sun
day evenings, May Z, ID, 81, and
June 4, between the hours Of 7 and
9. The program calls for a gen.
eral assembly period for the first 40
minutes followed by the class period
with classes for adults, young peo-
pie, Intermediates, and the children.
From 1909 pm. is a social period
u,itl, refrecbnpntc
India will receive special atten-
ton since the missionary groups
in all churches have been studying
that country.
Glass Teachers
Instructors for the school include:
Glenn S. Kieffer, the Rev. Mr..
Thomas L. Massie, pastor; Miss
Ethel Maupin, Mrs. John Green.
Mrs. Jessamine Morris is chairman
for the social period committee.
Special features will be introduc-
ed which will provide additional
interest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

in dusty pink and wore a eorsage
of gardenias and camellias. while
the bridegroom's mother chose
ehartredse chiffon with a contrast
ing corsage of red rosebuds.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Strickland entertained the bridal
party at a wedding dinner at the
Del Sol hotel, guests including Mrs.
Mary Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. George
Dunning of Compton; Glare Dutton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Bucklin, Vernon
Hill, owen Strickland, Miss Mary
Strickland, John Strickland. Hollis
Riley, sister of the bridegroom. his
mother, Mrs. G.. c. Riley, the hosts,
Mr. and Mrs. Strickland, and the
guests of honor. Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Riley.
The young couple will make their
home at 366 Lorraine Drive. Braw-
ley. Both are graduates of Braw-
ley Union high school, the bride
having also attended a Long Beach
business college, and the BRIDE
groom. Santa Ana junior college.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Methodist Women
Give Shower for
Mrs. Zimmerman

CALFXICO, May 5.-Woman's
council of the Methodist church
met in social hall Wednesday af-
ternoon. At the close of the bust
ness meeting Mrs. Zimmerman pre-
sided at the foreign mission hour,
introducing Mrs. Max Campbell as
the reviewer of the afternoon.
Mrs. Campbell gave the last
chapter of the study book "Mov-
ing Millions a graphic description
of the change that must be made
In our ideas of religion if we are
to meet the challenge OF the
world.
Ruth Ferguson of the Mexican
Mission brought a group of twenty
Mexican children WHO sang songs in
both English and Mexican in n
pleasing manner.
At the close of the program Mrs.
A. A. Crane, president, removed a
japanese screen from the inner
doorway and revealed table laden
with gifts presided over by very
large stork.
Leading Mrs. Zimmerman to the
seat of honor behind the stork
she was invited to investigate the
loads of small packages before her
The small room was a bower OF
spring flowers adding color and
beauty to the scene.
The guests were served from a
lovely tea table presided over by
Mrs. John Duncan and Mrs. George
Kirk of Ell Centro. Attending were
Mesdames r. M. Entrekin, w. H.
Lorenz, j. w. Lawson, Thomas
Caughlin, Lucy Hess, A. Hulsizer,
Coy Ritter, Earl Ritter, G.. O.
Scott, R. H. Isom Ada Gates, L.
S. Neagle, Lillian Gibson. Dorothy
Babcock, w. A. Tate, J. Carter,
Barton Brown, James Cole, Ida
Campbell Esther Johnson, H. P
Ware, Heber; DR.. Dora Axe, A
A. Crane, John Duncan, David
Kneckel, Harold Campbell, Fern
Young. T. E. Pledger, Billia Rood
Ben Tozer, J. II. Mccoy, H. Mason
Oliver Sherman, Mona Await, B
F.. Kearney, Shelby Crook, Stanley
Stills, C. Hevener, r. l.. Glasby, Yer
non Rood Lota Cook, Heber and
Misses Ruth Ferguson, Evelyn Carr
and Juanita Lee.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Dance Re cital
At School

Students OF Mrs. c. H. Leger
were presented in a dance recital
Thursday at Washington school, ap-
pearing in a program of great vari-
ETY. and interest.
Mrs. A. E. Prince acted as plan
ist and those participating were
Gertie Mae White, Alan McGregor,
Richard Paul Venable. Irene Prince,
Lucille Culberson, Arbutus Dixon,
Billy Prince, all of whom took part
in several numbers.
In the last, an Oriental novelty,
Alan McGregor acted as violinist
and Mrs. Ruth McGregor as vocal
soloist.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Fourth Birthday
Celebrated

A group of Martha Rose Darner's
playmates enjoyed a pleasant aft
ernoon with her at her home in
celebration of her fourth birthday
anniversary.
Those present were: Glare 10 Ed
wards, Marguerite Bisgaard, Robert
johnson, Marilyn johnson, Kay
Johnson, Jimmy Busselle, Donald
Darner and Shirley Jeanne Darner.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Sewing Club Has
Party at Plunge

With the weather perfect for a
plunge party Thursday, Mrs. John
T. Rice chose that method of en-
tertaining her sewing club the
members meeting at the plunge in
the morning for swim, after which
they enjoyed luncheon and an af-
ternoon of sewing and conversation,
Mrs. E. w. Schiller, Mrs. Harold
Cow, Mrs. Stephen Her, Mrs. F.
H. Mitchell. Mrs. Sally HaWorth
were guests of the club, the other
members present including: Mes
danes Fred Kenyon. E. E. Glenn
ents, Romeo c. Smith, A. c. Fin
ney, B. A. Harrigan, John F.. Wa
terman, E. j. Mack, J. w Dono-
hue, H. K Barker, j. L. Davis, w.
j. Thornburg and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
csnshs. ssa"2a OF Interest to Women soessv s1ss
Clubs
Society
Calendar

FRIDAY
Spruce Westmorland, 6, John
Scott home.
Townsend club No. /, 7:3O, Wilson
music room.
Magnolia Mulberry, 7:45, MagnO-
liza school.
Cakewalk, 7:45, Mt. Signal school.
Recreation council dance, $3.50,
Imperial.
SATURDAY
County chairmen, 10, scout house.
Chapter CIV, PEG, 1890, SIS
Wensley.
De ANA chapter, OAR, 1880,
duck club.
Bridge party, 2, 10000 club.
Present Day club.
FVPA dance, 8. Brawley hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
FRIDAY, MAY s, 1899

McCabe schools charming oper-
eta, THE Magic Piper, was pre-
sented Thursday night before an
enthusiastic audience of friends and
relatives which filled the school to
overfloWing.
The operetta is based on the poem
by Robert Browning, THE Pied
Piper, and is a delightful one with
amusing lines, tuneful melodies, and
with possibilities for attractive stage
sets and costumes.
A large cast of players, an Or
chestra which represented the
Hamelin town band, the Hamelin
town chorus, the children of Hame-
lin and the rats of Hamelin, gave
an opportunity for nearly every
child to participate. The produc-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
CaIexico Juniors
Join Federation

CALEXICO, May 5.-At a recent
meeting of the Junior Women's I'M
provement club the group voted
unanimously to affiliate with the
state federation of womens clubs
and to become a part of the junior
membership of the state.
Mrs. Harry Anderson is president
The Junior Ten Thousand club of
El Centro is also a federated club
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Hosts at Pretty
Bridge Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard P. Meyer,
525 Wensley avenue, presided at a
crettily appointed bridge dinner
Thursday night at their home, $40
Wensley avenue.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross T. Hickcox, Mr.. and Mrs.
Minor o. Simms, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
j. Bradshaw, Mrs. Harry Horton
and the hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simms won the
high score prizes for bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Lawn Party for
w WeakIeyCla

Members Of Guy A. Weakley's
class of the Methodist church have
received invitations for a lawn par
ty to be held the evening of May
l6 at the John L. Dubois home
Where supper will be served. Vari-
Gus committees are planning trans
portation. menu and entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis
BY Anne Hardy Davis :
Two Hostesses Entertain
At Bridge Luncheons

Mrs w. H. McCulloch, third.
Mrs. E. L. Carson won high score
prize ON Thursday; Mrs. Neal Cav
in, second; Mrs. William c. Reed,
third; and Mrs. William McCulloch,
fourth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Art Exhibit at
BrawIeyCIub

BRAWLEY, May S. Brawley
Women's Community club is spon-
soring an exhibit of paintings by
Edna Nelson Sunday from ITO pm.
in the club house. A musical pro-
ram will be presented at 8 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Girl Reserves
Election

Barbara Robertson was elected
president OF the Central Girl Re-
serves at the annual election We'd
neSday.
Other officers are: Jane Allinder,
vice president; Helen Moore, Sec
retary; Bernice Russell, treasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. James Delp and
Mr.. and Mrs. Orchard and their
children, Wade, Peggy, Jean, Betty
and Tommy drove to the valley
Sunday from North Hollywood for a
visit with the Roy l.. Browns at
their home south of Ell Centre. The
Orchards returned Sunday but MI,
and Mrs. Delp spent the week in
the valley. Mr.. Delp and Mr.. Brown
were associated together for several
years in a building business in
North Hollywood
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

Robert Ladd Allen. jr., infant
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ladd
Allen ST., of Los Angeles and grand
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Emmitt
Allen of FL Centre, has been seri-
ously i'll with pneumonia but is re-
ported out of danger at the present
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
AnnounCeme entS
Of Ne e tinqs

Chapter CIV, P.E.O., will meet
Saturday for a 1890 o'clock lunch
con at the home of Mrs. Norman
f. Dupont, Sis Wensley avenue.
Presbyterian Guild members will
meet Tuesday at l pm. in the
church for the concluding session
OF the year Plans for the repair
project will be discussed. Mrs. I. j.
Harris and her committee have
planned a tempting menu to be
served at l o'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

Mr. and Mrs. j. d. Huston are
in the valley for a short stay at
their home in Imperial. Jimmie
Huston, their son, is to graduate
this spring from the University of
California and they plan to go north
for that event.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
Bridge Party at
Club Saturday

Welfare section of the Junior Ten
Thousand club is sponsoring a
bridge party for Saturday afternoon
at 2 O'Clock in the club house.
Aucsion and contract will be
played with many prizes for the
winners, refreshments are to be
served. and the quilt will be award
ed. The Junior Police Auxiliary
girls, an organization sponsored by
the section, will assist with the
serving.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

Mrs. j. E. Brock has recovered
from a recent illness. her friends
will be delighted to learn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mrs. Allen p Nuffer was taken
to Paradise Valley sanitarium this
week for examinations.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-05

SELL Farm Produce Through
Post Press Want Ads
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
PLAINTIFF LOSES
 SUIT FOR S1,5OO
John ROmanauskas Must Pay $53.75 to Company
 He Sued

John Romanauskas today lost his $500 common pleas court suit against the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co.,, and in addition was ordered by Judge Miles F. McNiff to pay the company he sued $53.75.
 Claiming that Charles Dumaine, driver of the C.. R. & L. bus was responsible for a collision at the corner of Baldwin and East Liberty streets, September II, 1888, Roman auskas sought $500 for damages to his car and personal injuries.
 A counter claim by the c. R. & L. contended that Romanaus- kas was negligent and responsible for the collision. Damages of $75 were asked. Judge McNiff held that the defense had proven its counter claim by fair preporder- ance of then evidence. He pointed out that Officer Dwyer's testimony corroborated the evidence of the de- fense as to how the accident hap pened. The amount of damages to the bus was $51.04. Judge McNiff entered judgment for $53.75, which included interest. He denied Rom- anauskas' claim for $500. Attor- ney Irving w. Pasternak represent ed Romanalskas, and Attorney Mar tin E. Gormley represented the | c. R. & L. Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
DAMAGE IN LOCAL
 PARKS REPORTED
Officials Appeal to Par= ents to Warn Youngsters
 Against Vandalism

Officials of the local park depart- ment today issued special plea to the public to assist them in their drive to curb the vandalism which has been SO prevalent in various parts of the city recently. About 100 signs warning against such vandal- ism have just been set up in the parks and playgrounds around the city backed by city ordinance.
 A number of the new bubblers re- gently installed by the park depart ment have already been smashed and put out of order, it was reported. In addition, many benches, trees and buildings in the city's parks have been defaced. Presumably it is young children who are doing the damage, but that makes 1t none the less seri- ous. Officials said it is just question of the voluntary stopping of the de- struction, or of the facilities being unavailable to the public.
 The warning against vandalism is especially urgent at this time, as it is feared that holiday eXuberance might otherwise increase the dam age done. It is necessary that the parents of all the children who fre- quent the various parks cooperate with the officials of the park depart ment and of the city to prevent fur ther trouble of this kind. In this way the parks can be of the greatest service to the whole community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

the only court in session.
 Parades will be sponsored tomor- row by the East End Community Club and the Bunker Hill Improve ment association. The East End group will hold an all-day program at Hamilton Park, field day and sports program to be followed by a fireworks display at night. Field days and outings will be sponsored by numerous organizations, includ- ing the Overlook Cottage Park, Club. and others.
 Many will leave tomorrow by trGin, bus and automobile to spend the holiday out of the city, while others are already away, enjoying a respite from work and household duties. Several factories are closed for the entire week, while many plants granted their employees a holiday today as well as tomorrow.
 Light Traffic
 Police expect that traffic in the city itself will be comparatively light tomorrow, but expected a heavy volume of through traffic. Parking congestion. is expected near the scenes of the various community celebrations. A huge crowd Is ex- pected at Hamilton Park tomorrow night for the fireworks display, the only one in the city.
 The East End program will begin with a series of softball games at Hamilton Park tomorrow morning at 10:30. A half-dozen teams will take part.
 The parade will form at p. m. in Mill Plain center. at Grange Hall. The route will be along Meriden Road to Woodland avenue, to Frost Road, to East Main street, to Ham, ilton Park.
 Marching will be delegations from the Washington Park Community Club, Bunker Hill Improvement as- sociation, Platts Mills Community Club and other organizations, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and other youth organizations, and officers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
Community Clubs In Festive Spirit For
 Safe, Sane Celebration
Parades Band Concerts, Sports Program Among Features Arranged-Fireworks Display at
 Hamilton Park Tomorrow Night

and members of the East End Com munity Club.
 Musical groups taking part will include the Brass City Girls Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, the Wash- ington Hill Fife and Drum Corps, St. Joseph's Fife and Drum Corps, Mill Plain Boys Fife and Drum Corps, St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum Corps, Oakville Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, the Thomaston Girls Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Bunker Hill Fife and Drum Corps.
 Track and field events at Hamil- ton Park will begin at 3 p. m. There will be competition among boys and girls, in the various age divisions, from public and parochial schools of the East End. There will also be track and field events for men.
 Flag Presentations
 At 5:45 p. m, flag will be awarded to the Brass City Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps, with Rev. Matthew Madden, of the Mill Plain Church, making the presentation.
 A drill will be held at o'clock, along with musical competition for the various drum corps. Beginning at 7:15 D. nl., there will be a band concert by the Boys Club Combel- lack Military Band. Songs will be offered by Miss Pauline Wolozin. Then, at 10 o'clock, will come the fireworks display.
 The East End Community Club Fourth of July committee: Paul Kunkel, general chairman; Jere o. Brophy, treasurer; Harry Corden, secretary; Mrs. Helen Leary, assist ant secretary.
 Chairman: Program, Joseph Bro- phy; publicity, Larry Kenny, boos- ter, Benjamin Mover fireworks, Raymond Burke; athletics. Edwin Bolger; drum corps, Charles Ber- ube parade marshal, William Foley.
 At Bunker Hill, the parade will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
SUMMER CLASSES
 AT CIRLS' CLUB
Swimming Course Given Special Attention; En-
 rOIIment of Pupils

The Waterbury Girls club tonight inaugurates its program for the sum- mer, with classes in badminton and tennis for seniors. Throughout the summer, classes in these subjects will meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evening at 35 Park Place. On Tuesday nights there will be swimming for seniors at the Crosby high school pool from seven until nine o'clock.
 Swimming classes for juniors meet in the Crosby pool Tuesday and Thursday mornings from g to 12 a. m. One hundred juniors are enrolled in the swimming classes but there is room for many others. The classes are divided into beginners, interme-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
WHOLEAN WAITS
 HEARING JULY 5
Commissioner Hopes for Right to Apply for Re-
 tired Officers Pay

A bill which would authorize U. s. Commissioner William Wholean of Hartford to apply for a retired of- ficer's pay will be considered by the House Military Affairs Committee at meeting, July 5. Commissioner Wholean is one of the defense coun- sel in the Waterbury conspiracy trial.
 Rep. William J. Miller of Hart ford, who introduced the bill, will appear on behalf of Wholean, who did not apply for retired officers pay within the statutory time limit. The Miller bill would not automati- caly grant him such pay but would permit him to file his application with tie U. s. Veterans Administra- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03

In August, MT. Crosby will return here briefly to close his home, and on September 1, he will become pas tor of the Pilgrim Congregational church, Manchester, N. H.
 Dr. David Markle of Ohio Wes- leyan University will preach the sermon next Sunday at the South Federated church. He is spending the summer with his family here.
 MT. Crosby's sermon yesterday was called "If I Had But One Ser mon to Preach He said that the sum of his seven years ministry was simply to say by precept and example that people should pattern their lives on the model of Christ. That meant, he continued. not only living individual lives as Christians, but banding together as Christians to fight all the evil in the world If the church, he declared, will not take a united stand against sin end injustice, nobody else would.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
AN AMERICAN DECLARATION OF TOLERANCE AND EQUALITY
Initiated by GEORGE GORDON BATTLE, W. WARREN BARBOUR and WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE

71HS has been free country. founded by
 and who fled from persecution and oppression; founded upon religious liberty and hunan equality. The gne o the Declaration o Independence built their hopes for America these principles Succeeding generations hate cherished then They the precious heritage the Amer people.
 In l776 these principles embodied in the Declaration o Independence. In l78o they riten into the Constitution and into the B ot Rights; George Washington the first pre dent of the United Saes defend them Abraham Lin coin upheld them in the Emancipation Proclamation Today these principles o freedom tor aH threatened Our American institutions attacked by those ho woud destroy liberty through bgoy They asaH the equal justice guaranteed by Consultation and seek against race creed against creed.
 Now therefore, this Fourth day Ju lo39 Americans assembled throughout the United State again take tue oath o oreahers Descended from those who from a lands ve here peace and brotherhood ho together haue made America great repudate a doctrines o inequality and condemn intolerance in every o We ream devoed loyalty the basic principle o the Declaration o Independence that a created equal and defense o @ did the founders these United States o America mutually pledge each other our lives, our fortunes, and OUT sacred honor.
 Independence Day Ceremony
 of the
 Council Against Intolerance in America
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
GILLIGAN OPENS
 FIREWORKS STAND

Everything in the line of fire- works, from caps to salutes and sparklers, are being offered for sale to the general public by genial Jack Gilligan at his newly erected stand at the corner of Fairview avenue and Meriden road, adjacent to Lake side Tavern. The stand is in very fine location and motorists will have no trouble in parking while they look over the huge display being of- fered at moderate prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-03
LATE REALTY NOTES

Warranty Deed Margaret Wiehn and Mrs. Curt Messing to Lee Pelletier, property on Jewelry street.
 Mortgage Deed Leo Pelletier to Margaret Wiehn and Mrs. Curt Kiessling. J. Howard flax and Helen flax to Meriden Permanent Building and Loan association.