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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Roland's Laundry, operating on
the cash and carry system, opened
for business in large two-story
plant at All Meadow street Wednes-
day. Manned by a staff of experts
and possessing the very, latest in
modern machine facilities, the new
laundry, by virtue Of its cash-carry
policy, affords its customers q 20 per
cent saving on all laundering, dry
cleaning, and even rug cleaning.
Roland j. Latimer, chief official
at the plant, went into the new bus
mess with more than 20 years. ex-
perience behind him. Besides pos
sessing the practical values of ex-
perience. Mr.. Latimer is a graduate
of the Mechanics Institute Of Gin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
CHURCH HOLDING
FALL RECEPTION
Films of Recent NuptiaIs
to Be Shown; Program
of Events Announced

The annual fall reception of the
Second Congregational church will
be held in Davenport hall next
Thursday evening at o'clock. The
Second Church Symphony Orches-
ira will play and there will be NOV
ing pictures of various church or
CARNATIONS and outings, including
the Sunday school picnic, the Eve
ming Department bridge, the
Church Aid outing at Quassapaug,
the Home Missionary at Mrs. Tor
rence's estate, the Gailey-Post
wedding and Gufhe- Reichenbach
wedding.
Kenneth Robinson, president of
the Mems League, will preside. The
social committee of the Women's
Association will provide refresh
mentS.
Pilgrim Fellowship will hold their
meeting Sunday at 4:30. There will
be no speaker, but summary of
the conference will be given by
those who attended.
The Girl Scouts will start their
meetings Monday, October Z at 4.
The Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority
will hold its meetings at 8 o'clock
Monday evening instead of We'd
nesday evenings as in previous
years.
The Waterbury Federation Of
Mems Bible Glasses will be held at
Grace Methodist church Wednesday
at 8 o'clock.
The first fall meeting Of the
Sunday Noon Club will be held at
11:45 in the Chapel. This will be
an organized meeting and the lead
err will be Herbert S. Smith.
The Intermediate Choir will hold
it's first rehearsal Sunday, Oct. 13
at 6:45 in the chapel, and will sing
for the first time at the George
Gilbert forum that same evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Mayor Vincent A. Scully answered
that the city welfare department
maintains a constant check on WPA
lists, and that the only ones with
WPA jobs are those who deserve
them. Most of those now on the
WPA, he said, are men who cannot
obtain factory employment, because
of age, physical condition or lack OF
training.
Boards Should Ask
The board directed that requests
for appropriations for WPA projects
sponsored by various city depart
ments should hereafter come through
the board directing the department,
not from the department head alone.
The action was taken after applica-
ton for funds to pay the city's share
Of WPA projects had been received
from Park Superintendent James j.
Curtin and Superintendent Of
Schools Dr. Thomas j. Condor.
The finance commissioners de-
layed action on DR.. Condon's request
for a transfer of $1,658, which he
said must be made available or two
school projects will have to be
closed. DR.. Condor said he was
making the request on recommended
ton of Fred Baker, director of WPA
projects for the schools. Budget
Director Thorvald Olsen said that
the request came as surprise to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
NATURE SHOW CLIMATIC

Boise, Ida. (UP)-spectators here
wkached squirrels gnaw hole In the
hollow branch OF q tree where q
swar mot bees ha dtaken up winter
quarters. Once the hole was gnawed
through, the speed OF the getaway
OF all parties concerned was first Tor
the bees, second 70 rthe squirrels.
and third for the oniookers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
WEATHER CLEWS HUNTED

Philadelphia, Pa, (UP)-The Amer
lean Philosophical socitey has en-
listed the services of 200 amateur
SCIENTISTS to scan the Delaware
River Valley in an effort to find
clews to the weather of the future.
They are studying every old tree in
the valley to determin the first rain
an dsnowfall history of the region.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Lew Landers has been retained
By Universal 10 direct Flying
News next IN the series u action
pictures eo-ssagrlng Richard Arlon
and Andy Devlne, The news Aflen-
Dcyine aim win deal with the llyea
and oxplolls Of neWs-feel nsen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
Commissioner Camp
Checks Relief Rolls
Declares Too Many Names Still Remain on WPA List;
Transfer for School Projects Questioned

Claims that the WPA rolls in Waterbury should con?
tain fewer than they do renewed by Commits
soner orion Camp meeting of the Board of Finance
yesterday afternoon He asserted that despite greatly
improved industrial conditions, which have increased
employment to new high levels the WPA rolls have been
reduced by only small number Similar assertions were
made by Commissioner Camp several months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04
MEET JOHN DOE"

Hollywood, Calif-Kenneth Har-
Ian, well known leading man Of
silent Aims, has been added to
Frank Capra's Meet John. Doe"
cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-04

Only one block removed from
West Main street the new plant is
very accessible. The management
invites everyone to "Come in and
look around"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28

Public schools week was observed
Friday night by Signal chapter No
276, O.E.S., in the interesting pro-
gram given after the business
meeting that evening in the Mas
onic temple.
DR. Goble Hurst, worthy patron
of the chapter, member of the high
school board. and a Mason, talked
briefly on the local high school,
quoting number of statistics
which proved Of special interest to
his listeners.
The remainder of the program
featured Central students: Reed
Anderson gave his defamation,
THE Big Parade; the girls trio,
Colleen Summers, Evelyn Robert
son, Hazel Lee, sang number of
songs with guitar accompanimentS
by Colleen, who also sang solo
with yodelling interludes; Bill FL
lott his defamation on Carl Sand
burg which won him second place
in the Redlands speech tournament.
The two speakers gave their de-
carnations in a highly effective
manner which did them and their
coach, Annette Damron Gillett,
great credit, and the same may be
said of the trio's excellent work
done under the tutelage of Stan
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Beatrice Edmonds in Program
ForTen Thousand Club

With Father" one of the most
spirited comedies of this season.
This brilliant picture OF an e&pe-
cially lively Broadway is made by
Miss Edmonds' informal and witty
way of drawing the picture of a
current theatre year.
In fact, it has been said that if
one can not get to New York dur
ing the theatre season, the next
best thing is to have the theatre
brought to one, which Beatrice Ed
mondS does. She is booked by the
most outstanding clubs in the
country and her reviews of the cur
rent theatre, her Interpretation of
its fascinating life bring the metro
poitan stage quite close. A drama
tic artist of exceptional versatility,
Miss Edmonds has the power to
evoke a throng of characters with
out the aid of costume or scenery.
Tickets for the club dinner are
now on sale with Mrs. N, A. Con-
tos in charge. Since SO many are
anxious to hear Miss EdmondS, and
since accommodations are neCeS-
sarily somewhat limited, the tickets
will be closed to paid up members
only until May IL. II any tickets
remain after that time, members
will be privileged TO invite guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Signal Chapter Observes
Public Schools Week

Atkin. head of the music depart.
ment.
Reports Party
Mrs. II. II. Tyler. general chair.
man, announced that the recent
concert bridge party had netted
the chapters treasury Sl25.
Announcement was made also
relative to the official reception by
the eighth Eastern Star district
for Hazel A. Reynolds, deputy
grand matron on May II. Satur.
day. at the El Centro Masonic
temple 8 o'clock.
The chapter then adjourned to
the banquet room where strawberry
shortcake was served, the table be.
ing decorated with many flowers
and with clever reproductions OF
the old fashioned school slate.
In the chapter room baskets Of
palo verde and oleanders made
beautiful decorations, twin rose
vases being placed in the East back
of the seat of honor for the worthy
matron, Mrs. C. R. Kirkpatrick.
Mrs. II. L. Bush headed tive com.
mittee in charge of refreshments
and decorations and was assisted
by: Ina Anderson, Irene Palmer,
Sue Shipler, Barbara OGuin and
Earl Anderson
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Auxiliary Gard
Party Monday
Night in Hall

A prize for the winner at each
table, program of entertainment
for guests to enjoy as they find
their places, tempting refreshments
served after the card game, are
the attractions which Boyce Aten
unit. American Legion Auxiliary,
offers those who patronize the an
nual spring card party Monday
night
This party will begin promptly
at o'clock in the El Centre
Veterans hall, and during the first
part of the evening, a brief but
delightful program of music will be
featured. Calvin Furukawa, jim
nlie Schiller and Carl Maggie, the
we'll known International trio, will
be presented in accordion selections,
and a group of Wilson school boys,
under the direction of Dorothy
Armstrong, will be heard in a group
of songs.
Bridge play will follow, and for
those who prefer other games these
games will be arranged to suit their
preferences. Table prizes are to
be awarded and at the close of
the play. tempting refreshments are
TO be served
In addition, the hall will be dec
Grated to provide an attractive set
ting for those who attend.
This party is used to raise money
for child welfare work and all pro-
ceeds will be spent in that for that
purpose.
Tickets may be obtained from
any Auxiliary member, or may be
purchased at the door. Genevieve
Kenyon heads the committee on
ticket sales: Violet Farmer, refresh
ments; Fannie Kuhn, prizes; Beulah
Criss, Helen Roberts, decorations:
Marcia Delp, bridge play
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28

Beatrice Edmonds, nationally
known figure in the field of the
theatre, has just announced the
program she is to give for the Ten
Thousand club the evening of May
16 at the clubs annual meeting,
a dinner at the Barbara Worth ho
tel
"BroadWay's Salute to Spring" is
her subject and Miss Edmonds will
outline the plays that are making
the present theatre season an i'm
portant one. Miss EdmondS will
include in her review such sue
cesSeS as THE Man Who Came
to Dinner, with a survey OF the
career of George S. kaufman, au
thor of this satire on Alexander
Woollcott; William Saroyan's prose
poem in ragtime, The Time of
Your Life" with it's menagerie of
human types; Dorothy Thompson's
failure, Another Sun; the genius
of Clifford Odets and his new play,
Night Music. The play empha-
sized will be the dramatization of
Clarence Days story of his Life
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Home Department
Meetinqs Listed

Home department meetings Sched
uled for the week of April 20
include:
Acacia is to meet May /, We'd
nesday at 10:30 am. Wieh house
cleaning methods as the study for
the day under the direction of
the project leaders, Mrs. L. M.
Crumrine and Mrs. L. G.. Littrell.
Mt. Signal also is to meet We'd
nesday May l, at 10 am. with Mrs
Anna Brandenburg. Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent
will demonstrate the preservation
and the bottling of tomato juices
at the morning session and in the
afternoon the project leaders, Mrs,
Elizabeth Atkins and Mrs. Vera
Harris will lead the work on home
cleaning methods. Hostesses who
will serve luncheon at noon are:
Mrs. Brandenburg, Mrs. Atkins,
Mrs. Ruth Thompson, and Mrs
Rosa Burton
County chairmen meet Friday,
May g. at 10 am. in the court
house for their monthly session.
Spruce -Westmorland will join the
farm center Saturday in desert
picnic planned for that evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Clubs
Society
May Bre akfas+
Reservations
Close Monday

May social events will be in
augurated by the annual May day
breakfast sponsored by the Women's
Aid society of the Methodist
church, this party taking place
Wednesday, May in the social
hall.
A tempting menu will be served
promptly at IL noon and will be
followed by particularly delight
tul program. A trio of musicians
will be heard in musical numbers
and two members of the trio, Mrs
Warren Brock and Mrs. Franklin
Garrett of Calipatria are we'll
known to Ell Centrans, being the
former Jean and Ethel Malan.
daughters of Mrs. W. E. Malan and
the late Rev. Mr.. Malan who was
formerly pastor of the church.
That clever dramatist, Jane Tylor
Field, will tell delightful story,
Drafted by Vesta Tharp, a tale
about dog who went to war.
Reservations for the luncheon
which Is open to all, should be made
by Monday either with Mrs. Frank
Young or Mrs. w. S. Heating, jr.
Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell is general
chairman assisted by Mesdames
Hughes, Hart, Laird, Bowling, Lay,
Cook and other members Of the
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Student Musicians Sponsor
Concert tuesday Night

Many organizations sponsor bene-
lit performances to help swell their
own treasures but it is somewhat
unusual to find one group sponsor
ing a benefit to aid another.
That is exactly what Centraps
glee club and orchestra are doing
in their concert Tuesday night:
giving a benefit performance 20
raise money for the purchase of
uniforms for their fellow students
and musicians. Central's band, the
TO appear in competition without
uniforms.
The band is recognized as one Of
the best in this section OF the coun-
try and while it lacks the snappy
appearance of some other uniformed
groups with which it completes, 1t
nevertheless has been asked to take
part in other communities leading
events.
However, the concert has a dual
purpose: that of demonstrating Tor
Ell Centrans the work that the mu-
sic department. under the direction
of Stan Atkin, is dong.
This department is carrying on
an excellent program whose finished
results will be evidenced in the
concert Tuseday night. The glee
club. numbering some 60 students,
will open the program singing SIX
numbers. with speciality numbers by
the girls trio, Colleen Summers, Ha-
eel Lee and Evelyn Robertson.
The orchestra, composed OF oo
students, will then be heard IN num-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
SOCIAL CALENDAR
,ATURDAY

SATURDAY
Labor Council dance, 8, Veterans
hall.
Latin American party, 8, CalexicO.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Lutheran picnic, 1890, city park.
Syrian dinner, 10000 club.
Barbecue, 12-4, CalexicO golf club.
MONDAY
Soroptimists, 1918, Barbara
Worth.
Past Matrons and Patrons, $3.50,
Brawley Masonic temple.
Jobs Daughters, 1880, 1903 Olive.
Auxiliary card party, 8, Veterans
hall.
Cactus Gavcl club, 6:15, California
hotel.
Ell Centre lodge No. 384, F. and
AM, 1880, Masonic temple.
Scout Troop 10, 1880, Scout hut.
Scout Troop 81, 1880, Heber.
Carpenters union, 1880, Labor
temple.
Dams Entire Bridge, 1880, $50 Olive.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Westside Country
Club Discusses
World Affairs

SEELEY, April 27.-Mrs. Norma
Klump and Mrs. Emma Robertson
were hostesses Thursday to the
members of the Westside Country
club VINO met at the community
hall.
This hall was especially attractive
with pleasing arrangement OF
baskets filled with spring flowers
the flowers also being used Tor
the dinner table.
Mrs. Robertson lead the general
discussion on world affairs in which
the members participated.
Guests included: Mesdames Will
kerson and Hull. Janet Bowman,
Eva Klump Bobby Dickson, Rich
ard Dickson. Alex Cobleigh and
. Johnny Klump.
Members in attendance were:
Coria Allender, Ruth Bowman, Aida
Cobleigh, Byrtle Dickson Olleada
Diehl, Veva Green, Maggie Havens,
Mamma Green, Norma Klump, Lois
Kramar, Nellie Lowe, Emma Rob-
berson. Bertha Woolliscroft, 1nez
Smith, Pauline Westmoreland, Nan
Sheldon.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Leadership Course
Completed Friday

A decidedly successful leadership
training school from the standpoint
of work accomplished, although at
tendance was somewhat smaller
than anticipated, was completed
Friday night under the sponsorship
Of the city ministerial union.
Sessions have been conducted
nightly this week under the direc-
ton of various teachers. Those who
completed the course will receive
their credentials.
During the last two days the
faculty was assisted by DR.. Libby
Ashcroft of the department of
Christian education of the Southern
Baptist convention, who is also
member of the international council
of religious education. an inter-
denominational organization. DR..
Ashcroft, assisted Charles Mccall
mon on his work on daily vacation
church schools, speaking on
methods.
The association plans to sponsor
similar course next fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Governor Olson
Addresses Club
Women Friday

FRESNO. April 27. tUP)-Dele-
gates to the 39th annual conven-
ton of the California Federation
of Womens clubs returned to their
homes Saturday after a three day
session featured by discussions of
club work in relation to problems
of youth and to political activity.
Speaking to the 1900 delegates
in the closing session, Gov. Culbert
l.. Olson expressed opposition to
the dole system" of relief.
81 am for a works program along
sound, constructive and workable
lines tnat will take the people out
of idleness and put them to work, >
the governor said.
Gov. Olson urged the women to
be more active politically to remove
the stigma of unrespectability from
politics.
Answering questions from the
floor, Governor Olson said his ad-
ministration did not contemplate
abandoning the state narcotic hos
pital at Spadra. He said plans were
underway to use part of the Spadra
facilities to care for chronic
inebriates.
The convention adopted a resolu'
ton favoring changes in the initia
tive law to prevent defeated initia
tlves from re-appearing on the bal
lot for at least four years. Th
action, it was indicated, was de
signed to voice opposition to tn
political tactics of supporters G
the S3O-every Thursday pensio
Dlan
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
CaIipatria Club
Enjoys italian
Plate Luncheon

CALiPATRIA. April 27. = The
Calipatria Woman's club met at
the Legion hall Friday. A delicious
Italian plate luncheon was served
bv the hostess, Mrs. Harold Hoff-
man. assisted by Mrs. Tom Allen
and Mrs. Harrison Martin. About
30 women we're present Tor the
luncheon and more dropped in for
the afternoon session. Visitors pres
ent were Mrs. Warren Brock, Mrs.
Ben Blakeley and Miss Marie
Chambers.
Several changes were made IN
the set-up of the club for next
wear. The club will be divided INTO
four sections which will function
separately. namely, garden sec
ton. an Arts and Crafts section,
a Music and Literature section and
a Bridge section.
Committee chairmen for the COM
ing year were appointed by the
president. Mrs. Frances Fowler as
follows: arts and crafts, Mrs. Cecil
Clouse: finance, Mrs U. j. Sinclair;
flower show and garden, Mrs. r. l..
Sperry; membership. Mrs. E. L.
Becker: music, Mrs. James Coulter;
literature, Mrs. David Beauchamp;
nursery, Mrs. Eugene Werve; pro-
gram. Mrs. Raymond Rose; public
welfare, MIS- w. j. Young; pub
l:city, Mrs. C. A. Sperry; social
service Mrs. Harold Hoffman; am
entities Mrs. Sam Haggerton; year
book, Mrs j. A. Wallace and bridge
Mrs. w. T. Fowler.
On May "a the last meeting OF
the year, the old members will be
hostesses to the new members at
party, the place and program
to be planned by the committees.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Friday Bridge


Friday bridge club members were
guests of Mrs. Howard P. Meyer,
meeting for luncheon and a game
of contract at which Mrs. Don c.
Bitter and Mrs Minor o. Simms
Won th" high scores.
Other members present were: Mrs.
Dorsey WhitelaW, Mrs. R. B. White
law, Mrs. Allen P. Nuffer, Mrs j. d.
Adams and the hostess Mrs. O. j.
Bradshaw being guest of the
club.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28

bers not usually found on a high
school repertoire. Sufficient variety
will be introduced SO that lovers
of the classical and the modern
schools will each find something to
enjoy.
Students of the entire school are
aiding in selling tickets and prelim-
mary sales indicate large audience
will be present for the concert. Ad-
mission may be purchased at the
door also.
The program will start at 8 o'clock
Tuesday in the school auditorium
and is open to the general public.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Birthday Party
Recent Event

Little Lyle Bratley celebrated his
second birthday anniversary this
week at birthday party given for
him by his mother, Mrs. C. M. Brat
ley.
A group of small youngsters
gathered on the Bratley lawn for
the birthday cake and ice cream.
thoSe IN the party being: David
olson Dennis Hardy, Danny Os-
trander, Judy Lydecker Imogenc
wilson and the Quest of honor
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Rudolph Adams
Married Sunday

Rudolph Adams, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Adams of Seeley and broth
er of George c. Adams of Ell Gen.
tro was married Sunday in Reno,
Nevada. to Betty Snyder of Davis
California.
The bridegroom is a graduate of
Central and attended California
Polytechnic and also the University
of California college of agriculture
at Davis. He is now employed in
Salinas.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
U.S.W.V. Plans
Social Affairs

First of a series of social events
which Imperial Valley Camp, Span
ish War Veterans are planning this
spring is the dinner to be held at
the Hotel de ANA, Calexico, the
evening of May 2.
At the meeting Thursday night
the group made plans for these af-
fairs to be held in the various
cities
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Rose mesquite in
Mee+inq Thursday

Rose Mesquite home department
met Thursday morning with Mrs,
E, D. Pyeatt of Imperial where
Mrs. II. O. Erskine, home manage
ment project leader, gave discus
sion and demonstration on soaps,
rugs and wall cleaning
After the business meeting the
members enjoyed a sack luncheon,
adjourning in the afternoon to at
tend the lecture by DR.. Kenneth
Mckay, extension specialist in ami
NAL diseases, who spoke at meet
ing in the Imperial Veterans hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Busy Be es Spend
Dayin Quilting

Busy Bee Quilting club members
were the guests this week of Bess
Pritchard, meeting at her home,
843 Broadway for day devoted to
quilting with pot luck luncheon
at noon.
Those present were: Mesdames
Ada Offill, Edna Taylor, Lizzie Tay-
lor, T. P. Farmer, r. w. HaWorth
Hazel Buckley, Lora Morris, Nellie
Lowe, Vera Harris, Verna Aldrich,
Della Dunlap, Hamler, c. E. Daley.
The group will meet on May 8
with Mrs. T. P. Farmer in E
orado acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Dana Lambs Pay
BriefVisi+

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Lamb were
visitors Friday at the Leo Hetzel
home. stopping to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Hetzel while en- route to Mex
ico. Mrs. Le>nb is the former Vir-
ginia Bishop of Ell Centre and the
two are authors of the book, En-
chanted Vagabonds" which is a
story of their trip by canoe down
the west coast of Mexico and Cen
tral America
Imperial Valley press., 1940-04-28
Missions School
Ends Sundav

Closing session Of The school Of
missions being conducted at the
First Baptist church will take place
Sunday night with Mrs, Mabel Sui
lenger ana the Rev. Mr.. Harold f.
Doty as instructors.
This school of missions is a new
venture in the city and has been
quite successful, said Mr. Doty.