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Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Former Resident
Married Sunday
In Tempe

Ell Ccntrans will be interested in
the announcement of the marriage
of Virginia Cardola Shoup, daughter
Of Mrs. J. H. Albright of 1928 Har-
ward street. Phoenix, AriZ.. to James
Meredith Fleming of Kingman. Ariz.
Mrs Albright and her daughter are
former valley residents.
The marriage took place Sunday
night Al the home of Judge Paul
McCaw, Tempe, Ariz.
Mrs. Dorice Mashburn Of San
Diego. aunt of the bride. was her
only attendant and Frank Buttre
of Kingman served the bridegroom
as his best man. Mr. and Mrs
Albright were also present at the
ceremony.
The bride. a native of Texas. has
resided in Phoenix for The past two
years, and before that, from 1884,
lived in Ell Centro where she at
tended Central high school. At the
time OF her marriage she was a
senior in the North Phoenix high
school
MIR. Fleming is a native of West
Virginia and a graduate of Phoe-
nix Union high school. class of
1885. He is in business in Kingman
whcrcahc and his bride will make
their home.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Housewarmins for
Aaron Affords
SaturdayNight

Mr.. and Mrs Aaron Afford had
a decidedly pleasant surprise Sat-
urday night when group of
friends gave a houscwarming in
their honor, meeting first at the
Richard Hammer home, ACT Ham
ilton avenue, and going from there
to the Affords attractive new home,
1873 Brighton avenue.
There they presented the Al
fords with nice gifts for the house,
and then served the refreshments
which they had brought, the Al
fords in turn providing champagne
for toast to the group Various
games furnished entertainment dur
ing the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hammer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Port, Mr. and
Mrs. William Douthitt. and Miss
Vivian MOffatt we're hosts for the
occasion. the guest list including:
MI and Mrs. Colon Barrett, Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Andrews, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur v Harris, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Ledcrman. Mr.. and
Mrs A. Toprahanian. MI. and Mrs
John OGuin Mr.. and Mrs. John
Edgar, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan Fry
mirc, Mr., and Mrs. w. d. Moffatt.
Mr.. and MIS-. Herbert McWilliams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Baskins. Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Livingston. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Fitzhugh. Mrs. Faye
Parks. Miss Loretta Rugglcs. Miss
HtldrC6 Poo,,o NT,.c N6ottio XVvr,ro
Bert Birdsell. Bill Swink. Danny
Taylor, Bob Feeny. Davis Wynne,
Paul Atwood. ard the Affords.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Changes in Drama
Outlined for
Chap+erGW

Drama Yesterday and Today
was the fascinating subject discuss
cd by Mrs. H. S. Gov for the meet
ing of Chapter CIV. p. E. o. held
Saturday at the home of Mrs. Eva
Womcr $3.50 Olive avenue. with
Mrs WOmer and Mrs. John Hearne
as hOSteSSes.
Mrs. HearnC and Mrs. Womcr
served tempting buffet luncheon
using sweet peas in their pretty
table appointment.
Mrs, George Ovcrlcesc of Chapter
K, San Diego. was guest of the
group. the members present in
Guiding: Mesdamcs r. M. Armstrong
Frank G.. Beyschlag, j. f. Brock.
r. C. Clemons. Norman E. Dupont.
Scott B. Foulds, J. D. FosS, H. S.
Cow, Guy L. Hatch, John Hcarnc,
Fannie McCrory John B. McNcece
d. B. Roberts. E. w. Schiller. Louis
Slce c e Soncs, Donald L. Young,
Eva WOmcr
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05

DayNursery at
St. Paul.
Opening Monday

Opening OF the day nursery LOT
children whose mothers are en-
ployed during the day, took place
Monday in st. Paul'S Episcopal
church where eight youngsters
were registered with increased en-
rollment anticipated for Tuesday
This project is sponsored by the
church and the Ten Thousand club
and mothers who are working may
leave their children at the church
during the day with the comfort
able assurance that they will be
we'll cared for in their absence.
Children of pre-school age and
those in the first and second grades
arc eligible to attend.
Mrs. A. Sherman is in general
charge. assisted by three students
from the NTY.A. headquarters,
The nursery opens at ain. and
any mother wishing to bring her
children may do SO. Adequate
health inspection. hot lunches at
noon, fruit and milk during the day
supervised play and rest periods
are all provided. Several of the
children come for the afternoon
only, as they attend kindergarten
during the morning. Mrs. Devon
Ellsworth is general supervisor and
Mrs. Paul A. Jenkins, Ten Thou
sand club welfare chairman, and
her committee represent the club
in this project.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Present Day Club
Entertained by
Dr. Apple

DR.. w. w. Apple, assisted by his
daughter, Mrs. C. H. Gerecke of San
Francisco who is visiting him this
week, entertained the Present Day
club at a dinner party Saturday
night at the Barbara Worth hotel.
Exquisite sweetpeas in pink and
white from the r. A. Chcsnut gar
den. ccntcred the table, making a
pretty appointment.
Roger M. V. Walton. county at
tendance supervisor. was guest
speaker. and gave a comprehensive
account of the educational problems
in connection with the children of
migratory workers.
After the program bridge was
played. Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Bacon
winning the high score prizes for
the women and Mr.. Brock and DR..
Bacon those for the men.
Guests included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Walton, DR.. and Mrs. Scnn
Bacon and DR.. Harry P. Findlcy.
Members present we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Brock. Mr.. and Mrs. R.
A. Chestnut. Mr.. and Mrs. r. P.
Moore. Judge and Mrs. Vaughn N.
Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Rice. Mr.. and Mrs Guy A. Wcaklcy,
Mrs. Mont J. Reid.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05

cd the following numbers for the
pleasure Of members and guests:
Fine Program
The famous International Trio,
Jimmie Schiller, Calvin Furukawa
and Carl Maggie was heard in
accordion NUMBERS: Allene McChris-
ty Clay, in charming vocal solos
with accompaniments by Miss Rhoda
Shurson; Mary Hatch and Audrey
Macurda danced picturesque Rus
sian court dance, Mrs. Malcolm
Macurda accompanying them; Gill
bert Bioadhead sang several splen-
did solos to the accompaniments
played by Mrc. END. Hatch; Tom
my Daniel gave the excellent read
ing. Afraid of The Dark" which
won for him third place in the
Redlands public speaking contest.
The program concluded with the
presentation OF gifts to the visitors,
the two small daughters of Mrs.
Malcolm Huey of Calexico. junior
past worthy high priestess for Oasis
Shrine, bearing the gifts as, in
pretty toe dance, they crossed the
stage to the visitors.
Both officials made gracious
speeches of acknowledgement, COM
plimenting the valley on the re-
markably fine talent of it's artists.
The evening concluded with the
serving of refreshments in the ban
quet room where the table appoint
ment. the flowers, and all decora-
tions were in the Valentine motif,
making brilliant picture as the
group entered the room.
Mrs. Duane Stafford was chair
man of the committee on refresh
mentS: Mrs. U. L. Martin, decora-
tons; Mrs. John Kuhn, gifts: Mrs.
C. w. Macarthur, entertainments;
Mrs. George w. Damron, program.
In spite of the rainy weather,
some IL White Shrines of southern
California were represented by their
members at this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
NLRB Member Says
Board Not Biased
|nFdyor Of Clio

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5. up
Edwin S. Smith, member of the
National Labor Relations board,
today defended himself before the
house NLRB inquiry against charg-
es of bias toward the CIO
Smith appeared before the COM
mittee in the boards rebuttal to
charges of improper conduct made
in the course of six weeks hear
ings. Frequent charges of CIO bias
had been made against Smith. He
denied these charges we're true.
The committee appeared to be
nearing the end of its inquiry un-
less further funds are provided by
the house. One committee official
said hearings may end after the
boards rcbuttal today or tomor-
row.
TeStifying on CIO-AFL contro-
versies Smith asserted that iuris-
dictional conflicts we're frequent
within the AFL itself and that
while the board had refused to in
tervene in intra Federation dis
putes. it could not avoid AFL-CIO
representation disputes.
He said that the AF7L-CIO fight,
contrary to general public opinion,
was not strictly a craft versus in
dustrial unionism struggle
Up to Jan. l, 1910, Smith said
that the AFI. which is generally
considered the craft group, had
sought industrial units from the
board 345 times, and craft units
l76 times.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Outstanding Reports Made at
Auxiliary District Meeting

made by veterans from such mex
pensive materials as old beads. tooth
brush handles, umbrella handles,
etc. urging the delegates to collect
these articles and forward them to
the hospitals.
Bessie Cooper, convention chair
man. announced progress of plans
for the department convention in
San Diego and asked the Imperial
county units to take charge of table
decorations for the twenty second
district. American history is the
theme and tho district has been ask
cd to take the Spanish explorations
for their theme. the women dressing
in Spanish costumes also.
Complete report OF the district
meeting was to be made at the
county council meeting Monday
night at o'clock in the Imperial
Veterans hall. Mrs. r. w. Ware, Mrs.
Hester Lehman and Mrs. Edna
Morrison represented the El Centre
unit at the meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Friends Surprise
PattyHarman

a Going-away surprise party was
given for Patty Harman. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Harman
Saturday by few of her school
friends and playmateS. Patty leaves
for Memphis, Tenn, with her par
cntS this week.
The party was held at the home
of Mi and Mrs. John r. Hunter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter and Mary
Lou sewing as hosts.
Patty received a lovely necklace
in pastel colors and set of Mexi-
can book ends from her friends.
After a pot luck dinner the group
spent the evening at the theatre.
Those present were: Patty Har-
man. Mary Lou Hunter. Betty Jean
Teacocl, Phyllis JuStman, Bobby
GilkiSon. Tommy McChristy, Victor
Benton. Winitrcd Anderson, Peggy
Cox. Armina Elvandcr, Paul Hill,
Johnny Barron. Jewel Thompson.
Martha Jeanne jenkins, Buddy Nc
Neccc, Marjorie Watson, Philllp
FahS. J. B. McNcccc.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Bridge Dinner
Leroy Hollis

Complimcnting Mr.. and Mrs. Je-
roy Holt, DR. and Mrs. Forrest E.
Kutz presided at a smart dinner
party Saturday night at their home,
500 Len Rey avenue.
Beautiful sweetpeas in pastel
shades, sent by Mrs, Bradshaw
from her attractive garden. made a
charming centerpiece for the pref
tily appointed buffet table.
Covers were laid for Mr.. and Mrs.
Holt. Mr.. and Mrs. O. j. Bradshaw,
Mr. and Mrs. Don c. Bitter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Currier. w. S. Fawcett,
Mr. and Mrs Ross T Hckcox Mrs.
Donna Holloway. Mr.. and Mrs. Al
len P. Nuffcr. Mrs. Howard p. Mcy-
.er and the hosts.
IN the bridge game. Mrs. Hollo-
way and Mr.. Fawcctt won the high
score prizes guest prize going to
Mr.. and MIS-. Holt.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Coast Newspaper
Official Mourned

LOS ANGELES Feb. S. tUP)-
Frank X. PfaffinGer. Sc. Treasurer
OF the Los Angeles Times and an
cmploye OF the newspaper for almost
SO years. was mourncd in newspaper
and financial circles today. He died
of a cerebral hemorrhage yesterda"
shortly after taking his daily aut 4
mobile ride.
PfaffingCr was born in the village
of ASbach, Bavaria. and started
humbly as a cabinetmaker's appren-
tice. He arrived in America at the
age of %. came west, and in March
of 1887 he went to work as cashier
and bookkeeper of the Times He
banked the companys cash. much of
IT in gold in those days. and
when he had an especially heavy
sackful. the late Gen. Harrison Gray
Otis. founder of the Times, walked
by his side with an army revolver.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5. tUP)-
The Bureau of Agricultural Econ
omics reported today steady in
crease in farm prosperity and
predicted continued improvement
throughout this year
The demand for farm products
measured by volume and by the
good. despite the
recent downturn in industrial pro-
duction." the bureau said in ma
iton wide survey of the agricultur-
al situation.
Farm income and average prices
of farm products in January were
the highest in two years. Increas-
ing prosperity late in 1889 and
carly this year wiped out losses
suffered during the 1893 recession.
the bureau said.
Large quantities of farm products
were said TO be moving into do
mestic consumption at prices av-
eraging higher than year ago, at
least during the early months of
this year. the bureau said.
Products not sharing in the
higher prices this winter compared
with last include tobacco. hogs,
poultry and eggs. The supply of
tobacco is the largest on record
and the European import market
has been shut off. The 1899 pig
crop was the largest in l6 years.
Larger marketings of grain fed
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Wilson P.-T.A. Sponsors
Concert Thursday Night

Elizabeth Van Etten Waterman,
r1ezzo- -contralto, assisted by Helen
Blanchard Brem. harpist. and with
Ruth Teeple Reid AS accompanist.
will be presented in concert Thurs
day night by Wilson PIT. A. at 8
O'Clock in the high school audi
torium.
Mrs. Waterman and Mrs. Reid
are widely known to valley music
lovers and Mrs. Brem. since coming
10 the county two years ago, has
been in constant demand. Her
charming personality and musician
ship have made her an enviable
addition to valley musical circles.
She plays with distinctive artistry
and skill.
Mrs. Brem studied under Madame
Blankmon-B Bourne of New York and
was .lembcr of the Blankman-
Bourne ensemble of eight harpists
in San Francisco where they ap-
peared III concert and recital in
the Bay City area. Mrs. Brem has
also had several years of radio
experience both as harpist and
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Deputy Supreme Officers on
Visit to Oasis Shrine

Aine Sivel, deputy supreme wor-
thy high priestess and Pliney
Chaplin, deputy supreme watchman
of shepherds. accompanied by a
large delegation OF White Shrine
dignitaries. made their official visit
to Oasis SHRINE No. 90 WS. of j..
Saturday night
The Ell Centro Masonic temple
was headquarters for the gathering
and the large hall was filled with
members of the order who came
from all parts of the valley to greet
the visitors.
After a short business meeting
Mrs. George w. Damron, chairman
Of the program committee, present.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Brunennan Staying
Suspect on Trial

LOS ANGELES. Feb 5. up
Pete Pianezzi. 81. San Francisco
North Beach character, today went
to trial for the two-year-old SlayingS
of George Les" Bruneman. gam
ltler. and Frank Gruczard. former
high school athlete
Pianczzi also is under grand jury
indictment on two charges of bank
robbery.
BrunCman was shot down as he
sat in cafe with a nurse who was
attending him during his GONZALES
cance from bullet wounds suffered
in previous attempt upon his life
Gruczard was slain when he at
tempted to obtain the license num-
bcr of the automobile in which the
Gunmcn fled.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
SociaIite Doctor
Goes on Trial for
Perfect Murder

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 5. tUP)--
Dr. George K. Dazey. Al. socially
prominent Santa Monica physician,
goes to trial today charged with
the perfect crime" murder OF his
pretty 3l-year-old wife because he
doubted the paternity of their
child.
Her body. clad only in night
gown. vas found in the family gar
age five years ago. She had died
Of carbon monoxide fumes from the
automobile exhaust and police sur
missed she had committed suicide.
Her parents. however. protested
the decision and investigation OF
the death was reopened year ago.
Tr. and Mrs. Schwuchow said that
their actress daughter had confided
to them that DR.. Dazey was not
the father of the child which was
born to them seven months after
their marriage and four months
before her death. They believed
he murdered her when he learned
the truth.
The state charged that he doped
her. carried her to the garage.
started the automobile motor and
abandoned her to the fumes TO
simulate suicide.
Two witnesses were subpenaed
by the state; Miss Frances Murphy.
33. former nurse, to testify that
the doctor had boaSted to her that
he had committed the perfect
crime. and Nightwatchman Roland
Seal to testify that he saw the doc
tor carry limp figure from the
house to the garage the night Mrs.
Dazcys death.
DR. Dazey pleaded not guilty He
said the boy was born prematurely
and anyone can see that he Is
mine"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
21Face Judge in
Police Court Here

A motley crew of 81 reposcd in El
Centre police court Monday morn
ing to hear sentence on variety
of charges, chiefly drunkenness.
Cnc trio was accused not only OF
drunkenness. but vaerancy and dis
turbing the peace as we'll. When ar
rested early Saturday morning. Je-
SuS Hoffman informed the police
erandiloquentlv:
Il am a Democrat and on the
morrow I will use my influence
against you and your department! =
His political affiliations failed to
sway Police Judge Lee Nuffcr who
sentenced Hoffman. along with Mike
Hernandez and Carlos Alvorado to
ISl5 fines of -. days in Jail
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Open House at
Barrett Home

MI and Mrs. Colon Barrett held
open house Sunday afternoon at
their charming new home. 65l Ell
Centre avenue where some SO of
their friends called to view the new
house and to enjoy tho hospitality
Of their hosts.
Pretty swcctpcaS decorated tho
rooms and tho tea table. Mrs. Bar
rctt serving punch and cookies to
her guests. Mrs. George King and
Mrs T. K. Flukc assisted the host
loss
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05

A discussion on Americanism and
one on rehabilitation work for vet
Grams we're the outstanding ad-
dresses at the American Legion
Auxiliary's twenty-second district
meeting Sunday in Ramona, accord
ing to the enthusiastic reports of
valley delegates who attended.
Bernice Keyes, past department
president, stressed the need for Am
ericanizing foreign born residents,
declaring that those unwilling to &C
ccpt the ideals and doctrines of this
country should be dcported. Neces-
sity of emphasizing Americanism in
the public schools was stressed, the
speakers scoring certain individuals
who. she declared, are teaching
Communism.
Arvalee Roth. rehabilitation and
cooperative sales chairman for the
district. described the work done in
the naval hospitals and had on dis
play number of attractive articles
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
CALENDAR
MONDAY

MONDAY
Junior public speaking, 6:3O, l46O
Cactus Gavcl club, 6:l5, California
hotel.
Troop 8, B.S.A., 1880. Scout nut.
Troop IS, B.S.A., 1880. Hcbcr.
Lip reading class, I, high school.
Dams Entire bridge, 1880, 734 South
Sixth.
County Council, 3, Imperial Vet.
Grams hall.
Junior Arts and Crafts, 1870, 5h
South Eighth.
Masonic dinner, $3.50, Masonic
temple.
Building contractors, 1880. cham
Der of commerce.
VIEW. No. 2O41. 3. Brawlcy.
Typographical union, 1880, Labor
temple.
Carpenters union, 1880, Labor
temple.
Lions club. Barbara Worth.
Project leaders, 10, Brawlcy Wom-
ems clubhouse.
Pen Women, 2:30, ii. J. Ingram
home, Brawlcy.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, W.S. OF j.,
3, Masonic temple.
Troop 6, B.S.A.. 1890. Scout hut.
Troop %. B.S.A.. 1880, EaStsidc
Scout hut.
l. v. COmmandcry No. 81. 1880,
Masonic temple.
Central labor council, 1880, Labor
temple.
1. V. Gem and Mineral society.
1880, court house.
LacOnian club, 6:l5, California
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Hosts at Parties
This We ekend

HOLTVILLE. Feb. 5.-Mr. and
Mrs. william Burke. jr, were hosts
this weekend at two smart affairs,
a dinner dance Saturday night, and
d Sunday night supper the follow
ing evening
Barbara Worth golf club was
Headquarters for the dinner dance
where MI and Mrs Burke enter
taincd some so of their friends.
Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Burke
honorcd Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Holt,
their guests including MI and Mrs.
Walter B. Havekorst of El Centre
and M. and Mrs. l.. c. Main Of
San Morino.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Clubs
Society
csnsss:. ssnss. OF Interest to Women sosss1 ssc
Party for
Bridesmaids

Miss Doris Wiley, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. c. w Wiley, whose mar
riage to Monroe Frank Pritchard,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Pritchard
will be an event of Feb. IL, enter
tanned her bridesmaids Saturday at
luncheon at her home, $50 State
Street
Miss Helen Wiley. sister of the
future bride. is to be her maid OF
honor. and the bridesmaids are:
Ethel Greed. Mrs. Dale Wiley, Vir-
ginia and Jenie Thompson.
Sweetpeas centered the table and
each guest received an attractive
gift from Miss Wiley.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Industrial Leader
Dies Suddenly

RCSEMONT. Pa. Feb, 5. up
Funeral services were planned today
for Samuel M. Vauciain, 83. one of
Americas leading industrialists. who
rose from 50-cents-a day laborer
to board chairman of the Baldwin
Locomotive Works.
Vauclain. who died Yesterday of
a heart ailment, went to work at the
age of 16 in the Pennsylvania rail-
roads Altoona shops.
He became vice-president of the
Baldwin company in 1911 and was
named president in 1919. He resign
ed as president in 1929 to become
chairman of the board of directors.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Author Asks Cut
OF Mae West Show

HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 5. eUP)-
Playwright Mark Linder today
sought a court judgment for half
the S2.500000 he said Mae West
profited from his story She Done
Him Wrong.
He said she agreed to share prof
its with him but that she led him
to believe she received only $4,000
for the play and that actually re-
ceipts amounted to $350,00O in the
first year of its production. 1884. and
more than S200000O subsequently,.
He asked slOOO,O0O damages and
an accounting Of profits.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Farm Price Increase Noted, Experts
Saw Trend viii Continue in 1910

cattle are expected in the first
half of 1910 compared with 1899,
but the increase in nearby months
probably will be more in short-ted
nTan m long-fed cattle. the bureau
said. The total slaughter supply
Of sheep and lambs will be larger
this spring than last.
The extent of damage to SOU
thern citrus fruits and vegetables
has not been fully determined. but
prices have been fairly good con-
sidering the curtailment Of ex-
ports and the large quantities av-
ailable for domestic consumption "
the bureau said
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Two Babies S Born
A+Hospital

Two babies were born this week
end at the FL Ccntro hospital.
MI. and Mrs. George Fluter have
announced the arrival of boy born
Sunday weighing six pounds, five
ounces.
A daughter was born Monday
morning to Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Elmore, the baby weighing six
pounds, l2'@ ounces,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05

piano.
Tickets for the concert arc now
on sale and Mrs. C. S. JuStman
heads the committee in charge.
A delightful and varied program
has been arranged for the concert
which IS certain to be an outstand-
ing event in the musical history
of the year.
The DeserC String Trio will be
presented in March in the second
of this series of two concerts.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
Threat Lands Man
In e Cenfro Jail

A threat to knock R. B. White
laws pipe down his throat landed
Carl Smith. 81, in Jail in Ell Centre
Sunday night. Smiths car .smacked
into the rear of the Whitelaw ma
chine. did no damage but appar-
emily riled Smiths temper. There
followed a flow of harsh words.
Smith was sentenced to pay a
$75 fine or serve 371s days in Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
PURSE SNATCHER MISSES
PURSE, ELUDES PURSUIT

A puSc snatcher snatchcd in vain
and ran away Saturday night IN
FL Centre while Mr.. and Mrs j..
BCronio were walking on State
street. He made a pass at Mrs. Bcr-
onio'S purse, missed and escaped
while the woman screamed and tho
husband gave pursuit.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
MRS. SARAH EPLER
CRITICALLY ILL

Mrs. Sarah F. Eplcr, mother OF
Mrs. f. E. Cooley of El Centre, is
said to be in a serious condition at
her daughters home. She suffered
a stroke of paralysis during the
Weekend. She is unable to see Wis
itorS.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-02-05
ROBERT ELLIOTT NOW
RED CROSS EXECUTIVE

Robert Elliott, formerly director
of SRA in Imperial county. now is
field representative of the National
Rcd Cross for Utah. He maintains
in Salt Lake City