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The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
Newlyweds Return
From Honeymoon

Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Morgan re-
turned to Key West Monday fol-
lowing a two-week honeymoon
trip which carried them to Ha-
vana and to several cities on the
west and east coasts of Florida.
The MorganS were married in
this city on Sunday, September
18th and they departed for Ha-
Vana the following day TO start
their honeymoon trip. Mrs. Nor
gan is the former COnSuelo Car
mona, daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
J. CarmOna.
The newlyweds will divide
their time between this city and
Miami Mr.. Morgan is employed
by a wholesale meat company in
Miami, making periodic trips to
Key West.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

Key West Players met at the
Art Center last night at 800
o'clock with a good percentage of
the membership present to dis
cuss various plays suitable for
production by the group.
Newcomers to the Players
group were Col and Mrs. L. L.
Pendleton and their niece. Mrs.
Janet Platt Mrs Platt and sew
eral others participated in pre-
sentlng short SkitS to the delight
of those assembled.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
NO ABATEMENT
In AIR WARFARE

Continued from Page One)
indicated that the Nazis were 60
ing to take stronger position in
the Mediterranean and near-east
campaigns. The reflection was
cast, at least indirectly. that Italy
IS not conducting as strong a war
as she might, and, in the future.
It was stated, Nazi war leaders
will dominate all cooperative eff
fort made against the British in
Africa and Egypt.
Efforts to bring revolution
amongst the Arabs in Africa and
east-Mediterranean n on s
against the British are being
pushed by Italian and German
emissaries. Much propaganda
has been sent out against the
British, guaranteeing that the
axis-powers seek ''onIy to free
them from bondage-not to harm
them in any way.
Italian designs on Syria as a
base to further their propaganda
aims against the British were in
tensified today wen it was an
nOunced that ii Duce desired not
only materials and supplies from
the French, who control that
near-east nation, but also de-
manded free reign in the conduct
of the war against the British in
the SueZ area.
Diplomatic action on bringing
Spain into the axis alliance ap-
peared today, to have begged
down
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
Lemon Juice Recipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

If YOU suffer from rheumatic.
arthritis or neuritis pain. try this
simple inexpensive home rtcip. that
thousands are using Get a rack
age Of Ru-EN Compound a two
week supply. today Mix ~ with
a quart of water. add the juice Of
lemons It's easy No trouble at
all and pleasant You need only .
tablespoonsful two times day.
often within - hours sometimes
vernight-Splendid results are oh
tanned II the pains do not quickly
leave and if YOU do not feel better.
return the empty package and Ru-
FIX viii cost you nothing to try as
il is sold by your drugEiSf under
an absolute mRoneY-back guarantee.
Ru-Ex Compound is for sale and
recommended by Gardeners Phar-
macy and drug stores eNerNw here.
-adNt.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
=: SOCIETY ::
WOman's Club Will Seek Public Library
And Auditorium Center For Key West
(By RUBY MoRGAN)

has been designed by T. Town
send Morgan, were disclosed by
Mrs. Carl Bervaldi, publicity
chairman.
Many interesting speakers have
been chosen for the future meet
ings of the season, including
Miss Thelma Strabel, Mrs. L. J.
McCaffrey and Mrs. Thurston
Roberts of Jacksonville, state fed
Grafton president.
Mrs. Jerry Trevor, as house and
grounds committee chairman, an
nounced plans for preparing for
sale of recipe book Mrs. Trev-
or asked each member to bring
to the next meeting favorite
recipes to include in the propos-
ed book.
Mrs. VIM. Warren spoke on the
future plans for Red Cross sew
ing in the Hellings Building.
One dav each week is to be desig-
mated for that purpose. She also
asked donations of blankets,
sheets and a mattress for a home
recently opened on Thomas street
to care for INDECENT and aged
colored people. This home is op-
Grated by a responsible commit
tee of colored people and is prov
ing very beneficial for the needy
F. w. Knapp had planned as
surprise gift to the club a useful.
as well as ornate. bulletin board
which was found installed in the
hallway of the club and which
was gratefully received by the
members.
Miss Ethel Decker. local flor
ist. had arranged and decorated
for this occasion a most elegant
table bouquet of lavender d9liahs-
Reports were heard from stand
ing committee chairmen as to
plans for future work. after which
the business meeting adjourned.
Refreshments were served to
about go guests during the social
hour by the hospitality commit
tee of which Mrs. Ella DuragOod
IS chairman.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

Sponsoring the building of a
Public Library and Auditorium
combined was the project for this
and successive years, suggested
by the newly installed president,
Mrs. Frederic Knapp, in her mes
sage to the Key West Woman'S
Club at It's initial meeting of the
season held Tuesday afternoon at
the clubhouse on Division street.
Build For Posterity" was the
slogan selected. Continuing with
her address Mrs. Knapp pointed
out the primary purpose Of the
organization ii the club: to main
tain and improve the standards
Of our cultural life: literary. So
ciaI, scientific and phiIanthropic,
as we'll as the promotion Of civic
and municipal improvement;
that It's members NAV take pride
or rcproach a our city advances
OF declines in the various phases
Of our daily life.
Asking for the united efforts
Of cVCrv member Of the club to
bring about the successful con-
clusion Of the project selected,
Mrs Knapp urged that they al
ways remember
1t isn't the guns nor armaments,
Or the funds that We can pay,
But the close cooperation
That hclpS 10 win the dayl
It isn't the individual.
Nor the Army as a whole.
But the everlasting team work
OF every single sOul,'
Inspired bv the enthusiasm
shown bv MIR Knapp. many cx-
prcSsions Of approval were heard
from the floor and a committee
composed Of Mrs. VIM. r. War
rcn. Mrs Stephen Douglass and
Mrs Louis Brinton was appoint
cd to Law plans for carving into
execution the project selected
Committee chairman and mem
bcrs were announced. They are
to be published in a later edition
of The Citizen.
Plans of a wear book. which
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
Key West Players Read SkitS And
Discussed Plays At Their Meeting

VIM V. Little read excerpts
from Present Indicative, the
autobiography of the great actor,
Noel Coward.
1t was announced that the
next meeting of the Players
would be held at the home of
Mrs. RObb Roy Ricketts,, on Divi-
sion street, next Tuesday eve
ming at 800 o'clock. Election of
officers to fill several vacancies
is scheduled for an early meet
ing.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
CLASSIFIED COLUMN

Advertisements under this head
will be inserIed In The Citizen al
the rate of one-cent (Icl a word
for each insertion. but the mini
mum for the first insertion In
every instance Is twenty-five
cents (2sc).
Advertisers snould give their
street address as well as their
telephone number if they desire
results.
Payment tor classified adver-
tisements is Invariably IN ad-
vance. but regular advertisers
with ledger accounts may have
their advertisements charged.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
NEW BUDGET
FIGURES LISTED

Continued from Page One)
other sources, occupaticnal IL
censes, motor vehicle licenses.
fines and forfeitures. aquarium
fees. building permits interest on
delinquent taxes, etc. S47, ,O46.
Net amount to be levied for on
1910 tax roll for general revenue
purposes, S43.26427.
Board Of Public Works
Salaries and maintenance as
per tentative budget of the Board
of Public Works maintenance OF
city park. cemetery. waterworks.
sewage plants, supplies repairs
and equipment: street mainten-
ance and repairs. S34. 4.628. 40.
Grand TOtal-S77.89267.
Indebtedness Fund
Interest on general revenue
bonds. S2,l95; payment Of prin-
cipal on general revenue bonds.
s1,555-6O; interest and payment of
principal on contract account.
Sl,l90.56: floating debt retire
ment, S9,487.34. Total-S14.4 428. so.
Bonded Debt
For interest and sinking fund
requirements on CITY of Key
West, Fla, refunding bonds dat
ed January l, 1888, S32.69l.
John E. Morris Judgement
Pursuant to peremptory writ OF
mandamus, S5.1O797.
Budget total S13O.I20l4.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
COLDSBOROUCH
GOES ON PATROL

The airplane tender U.S.S.
GOLDSBOROUGH, destroyer of
the Key West-West Gulf Patrol.
left this afternoon for a two-day
patrol in adjacent waters, ac-
cOrding to announcement by
Captain A. S. Carpenter, U:SN.,
commander of the patrol, this
morning.
Other ships of the patrol re-
manning in port are the U.S.S.
SIMPSON, U.S.S. TRUXTON.
U.S.S. BROOME and U.S.S. MAC
LEISH, flagship of the patrol
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
Blow Hot, Blow Cold
CBy Associated PreXSl

REDLANDS, Caiif.-ThiS dis
trict is far enough south to grow
oranges but far enough north to
get an occasional killing cold
wave The oil companies profit.
There are an estimated 6,500,000
gallons of oil in storage for
emergency heating of the orange
groves.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
TOUGH EccSl

OLNEY, IlL-When a tram
struck the automobile e " an6
Mrs. Homer kimmcL Mrs. klm-
mel was thrown against --l
windshield anc painfully hu-r- "A
baSkCtful Of eggs on the rack
seat Of thc ca. however. esl aEll1
damage.
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
SOME CHILDREN
PRETTY SMART
6By Associated PreSsD

KANSAS CITY = Down in
Sedgwick county, Kansas, a
rural pupil asked: Is it correct
to say I is'?"
On, no said teacher.
We'll, then how about :his: /
is the ninth letter of the al
phabet'?"
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

FURN IS HED APARTMENTS.
one with single room and sleep
ing porch. Apply rear 602 Du-
val street or Army and Navy
Store. sept12-tf
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
HOTELS

BRING YOUR VISITING friends
IN need of a good nights rest
to THE OVERSEAS HOTEL.
Clean rooms, enjoy the honey
atmosphere. Satisfactory rates.
917 Fleming St. apr17-tf
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
WANTED TO BUY

TO BUY-Three (3l
girls bicycles. in good condi
ton. Call $751; or bring to 724
Eaton street. after 500 p. m.
Oct1-2tx
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
TRANSPORTATION

CAN ACCOMMODATE TWO
PASSENGERS to Pennsyl-
vania. Share expenses. Phone
Navy Yard. 81. between 8 am.
and I pm. oct2-2t
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
PICTURE FRAMING

PICTURE FRAMING, Diplomas:
antique frames refinished. Sign
painting. Paul DiNegrO. GA
Francis street. sept9-1mC
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

PARKS APARTMENTS. corner
White and Newton SITS. All
modern convenienceS. Apply
1924 Newton street or Phone
240. aug26-tf
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
FOR RENT

COZY. MODERNLY-FURNISH-
ED 4-ROOM COTTAGE, ideal
ly situated beside the sea.
Available now for full winter
season. Price reasonable to
right party. Apply 901 North
Beach. OCtl-3t
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

TWO GIFT. ELECTRIC ICE
BOXES. For sale cheap for
cash. Both for $40. Apply 1912
Varela Street. Sept27-tf
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02

NICE AIRY ROOM, screened
porch. connecting bath. Rea-
sonable rates. Apply 508 ST.
monton street. sept17-tf
The Key West citizen., 1940-10-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-G.E. Electric Refrig-
orator, all proclaim: apartment
size. very reasonable, perfect
condition. J. G. KantOr-phOne
897 or 704-W. Octl-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Boys, Girls States
Elect Officers
For Model Govt.

SACRAMENTO, June 24-UP)-
Delegates to the fifth annual boys
state, sponsored by the American
Legion, today elected city and coun-
ty officers for the model government
they are operating at the state fair
grounds this week.
Similar activities were in progress
at the girls state, being conducted
at Grant union high school in
north Sacramento under direction
of the American Legion auxiliary.
Approximately $50 boys and $50
girls from all parts of the state are
participating.
The boys state delegates organ
lied two political parties-the Fed
eralists and the Wings. Bill Ran
dali, Long Beach, was elected chair
man and Clifford McClain. Selma,
secretary of the FederaliSts. Dewey
Kurkjian, Piedmont, was named
chairman of the Wings and Wesley
Hall, MADEIRA, secretary.
Meetings of the city councils of
the Is cities comprising the myth
ical state we're to be held during
the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Shir|eyMae CaryMarries
Burton Brock in Los Angeles

The beautiful Oratorio chapel of
the Chapman Park hotel, Los An
geleS, was the setting Saturday
afternoon for a wedding of much
interest to Imperial Valley, that at
which Shirley Mae Cary, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Cary of
Fresno, former valley residents, be-
came the bride of DR.. Burton
Brock, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Brock of Ell Centre.
Exquisite baskets of all white
flowers stocks and gladiolas in
effective arrangements, and the soft
light from many white tapers made
a perfect background for the i'm
pressive services read by the Rev.
DR.. Moreland The ceremony was
precede by a program of organ
music by the chapel organist.
Mr.. Cary gave his daughter in
marriage and the bride never look
ed prettier than in her lovely we'd
ding gown of white lace over white
satin, made with a long court train.
Her veil, which fell in soft folds
over her face, was caught to her
head by a halo. She carried a
bouquet of all white flowers CEN
tered with orange blossoms.
Marilyn Cary, sister of the bride,
was her only attendant and wore
white taffeta, carrying pink roses
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Citizens Advise
U.S.. Seize French
Ships, Territory

WASHINGTON, June "A CUP)-
The White House announced today
that the state department is con-
sidering several hundred unoffic-
lal suggestions that the United
States take possession of the French
navy. merchant marine or western
hemisphere possessions as partial
payment of Frances war debt to
this country.
White House Secretary Stephen
T. Early emphasized that the Sug-
gestionS came chiefly in the form
of letters and kilograms from pri-
vate citizens addressed to the pres
ldcnt. They are strictly unofficial
he emphasized
Early gave no indication that the
administration is proposing to act
on any of the suggestions. He said
he knew nothing about reports that
the federal government might file
a libel against the French luxury
liner Normandie, locked in New
York harbor. on the basis of I'M
paid dockagc charges. Such a libel
would prevent the liners ,ccall to
France where she would fall into
Gcrmany'S possession.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24

and sweet peas and wearing pink
flowers in her hair
Warren Brock served his brother
as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony
DR.. and Mrs. Brock left on their
wedding trip, Mrs. Brock wearing
dark blue sheer relieved by crisp
white lace ana organGy touches,
with which she wore white access
cries
After July DR. and Mrs. Brock
will make their home in the valley,
DR.. Brock having been appointed as
attendant physician at the county
hospital. He received his M. D.
degrees from U. S. c. and completed
his intership at Fresno.
Mrs. Brock is a graduate of U. c.
L. A. and has been teaching at
Bakersfield for the past three years.
Like her husband she is a former
Central student
The guests at the wedding included
only members OF the two families
and a few intimate friends Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Brock, Don Brock
and Mr. and Mrs Warren Brock
attended from FL Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24

Leading event in general interest
this weekend was the marriage
Saturday of Lucille Beynon, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. G. q. Beynon of
Ell Centre, and Edmund Blackman,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Black
man of Calexico, the wedding unit
ing two well known valley families.
The ceremony took place at the
home of the brides parents, $50
Olive avenue, Ell Centre. DR.. w. A.
McClenghan of the M h d S t
church read the impressive service
in the presence of members of the
two families and a few intimate
friends.
An improvised altar had been ar
ranged at one end of the living
room before which the young couple
exchanged their vows. Many ported
plants made an effective background
heightened by the soft light from
the candles in the tall candelabra
which thanked the altar, a profu-
sion of flowers completing the pretty
decorations.
Prior to the ceremony Mrs.
Charles Bartholomew, pianist and
Miss Georgiana Sones, soprano, were
heard in program of music, Miss
Sones singing, AT Dawning" Cad
mani and Because" DHardelot)
Mrs. Bartholomew played MY Heart
at Thy Sweet Voice" Saint Saens)
ITO an Evening Star (Wagner)
Venetian Love Song" (Nevin), and
the wedding march from 'Lohen-
grin" to which the bridal process
sion entered.
Beautiful Bride
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, was beautiful in her
wedding dress, smart white self
figured chiffon in street length, her
corsage of pink rose buds provid-
ing an effective note of color con-
traSt
Her only attendant was her sister,
Ada BeSse Beynon, who wore a chic
navy blue sheer with lace yoke
whose corsage was of RED rose buds.
Lester Blackman of Ell Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
FL Centrans Paw
Visit 10 Sc|11l1itt
Family on Coast

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A. Wilson of
Ell Centre returned to their home
Monday after spending the weekend
rs guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pete Schmitt in Escondido
former owners of an electric shop
in FL Centre.
Schmitt displayed the beautiful
gardens surrounding the Schmitt
home and outlined plans for making
the place still more beautiful. The
Schmitt gardens are among the
most beautiful ir. Escondido and
are considered one of the show
places of that city.
During the weekend the Schmitts
and the Wilson's enjoyed fishing
trip to Lake Hodges.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
N-@ Delegates
Home from Meet

Six members of the Ell Centre
2O-30 club returned home late Sun
day after attending a district c,du
cational meeting in San Bernardino
The Yuma delegation silenced all
opposition to request that the
January meeting be held in Yuma
by dressing in cowboy garb. riding
up to the meeting on horseback,
and shoWering the crowd with cant
aloupes.
Those who attended from Ell Cen
tro were Sherman Eldridgc, new
club president; Bert Cosby, sub
district governor; Joe Ugrin, Allen
Yourman, Earl T>elpleton and
George Adams.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Ceremony Unites Lucille Beynon
And Edmund BIackman Here

served his brother as best man.
Immediately after the ceremony
a reception took place, Mrs. Beynon
receiving her guests gowned in
green chiffon lace accented by a
corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Black
man, mother of the bridegroom,
wore rose lace and a gardenia cor
sage.
Refreshments were served from a
buffet table on the porch, the table
appointments being particularly at
tractively> with its centerpiece of
pink roses, lighted by candles in
white candelabra. At one end was
the beautifully decorated brides
cake and at the other, the punch
bowl.
Wedding Trip
Shortly afterwards Mr.. and Mrs.
Blackman left for their wedding
trip. The bride wore a smart suit
in soft blue with a white georg-
cite blouse, and with all accessories
in matching blue. Upon their re-
turn, next Monday, they will make
their home at 735 Olive, the home
of the brides grandmother, Mrs.
W. E. Smith, until the new house
which is being built for them, is
completed.
Both young people have a host
of friends in the valley, Mrs. Black
man being a popular graduate of
Central and of a San Diego business
college. She is member of the
Junior Ten Thousand club.
Mr.. Blackman is a graduate of
the Calexico elementary schools and
of Point Iona high school. He is
associated in business with his faith
er and brother.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Mexican Clarifies
Tourist RuIinu

NCGALES, Sonora, Mex, June
"a. tUP) -Rosendo Herrera, the
chief of the Mexican immigration
bureau here, said today that Amer
lean tourists wishing to visit Mex
leo still can cross the international
boundary without the necessity of
special permits.
Herrera said the new travel regu-
lationS announced last week applied
only to person who resided per-
manently in the border cities of
Nogalcs, Douglas and FL Paso and
in no way restricted the free pass
age of tourists across the interna-
tional line.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Oldest Elephant
Dies as COP Meets

PHILADELPHIA, June "a CUP)
Lizzie, oldest Elephant in the United
States, was found dead today at
the Philadelphia zoo-as the Re-
publican convention opened in near
by convention hall.
She was AZ years old and believed
to be the largest Indian Elephant
in captivity, standing feet, 6 inches
and weighing five tons. She was
brought here from the Berlin ZOO
in 1902.
There are two other elephants
in the local ZOO. One is Burma, a
baby, and the other is Josephine.
II, who has been named official
G. o. P. convention mascot.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24

also imposes limits on profits from
warship and warplanes contracts
of 7 and per cent, and grants
authority to relax government la
Dor restrictions If such an act Is
deemed necessary.
Edisons resignation is effective
today. He resigned to seek the
governorship of New Jersey. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has nominated Col.
Frank Knox, Chicago newspaper
publisher, as Edisons successor and
the nomination is pending before
the senate naval affairs committee
which has ordered public hearing
next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24

navy department, have been nego-
tiated in anticipation of the legisla
ton. The negotions were conducted
on a when, as and if basis" he
explained
The naval speed up bill is on
President Roosevelt's desk. Con-
gresS approved it Saturday night.
Mr.. Roosevelt was expected to sign
it during the day 1t permits the
secretary of the navy to let con-
tracts without competitive bidding
in an emergency and authorizes
him to advance the contractors 30
per cent of the contract price. 1t
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Petersons Back
After A+tendino
Funeral Services

DR.. F.. M. Peterson and Mrs. Pet
erson returned to Ell Centre Mon
day after attending funeral services
IN Monrovia Saturday for Miss Ella
M. Peterson, DR.. Peterson's sister
who died there Wednesday.
Services were held in the Temple
mortuary at Monrovia with the Rev.
Mr.. DR.. Wright of the Presbyterian
church officiating. She was buried
at Forest Lawn park at Glendale.
She is survived by two sisters. Mrs,
Emma G. Wilson OF Pomona and
Miss Mary E. Peterson of Monrovia .
two brothers, Dr.. Peterson of Ell
centre and Ed Peterson of Rochcst-
er, Wis.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
Roosevelt Signs
Panama Lock Bill

WASHINGTON, June "a CUP)-
President Roosevelt today signed
the $222.7l8717 war department
civil functions bill which includes
a $l5,000000 appropriation for
starting work on a third set of
Panama canal locks.
The measure also contains $99.-
100000 in contract authorizations
for the third set of locks which
are to be bomb proof.
Among, the appropriations are
S68009,l10 for rivers and harbors
maintenance, and S7OOOO,OOO for
flood control projects.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
US. Worship Contracts
All Ready. Says Edison

WASHINGTON, June 24-(UP)-'
Secretary of Navy Charles Edison
said today that the navy is ready
to let contracts for SO Warships
costing S750, ZOO, 900 as soon as Presi-
dent Roosevelt signs the naval
speed-up bill.
These contracts, Edison said be-
fore retiring as civilian head of the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
WOMEN'S COUNCIL TO GIVE
ICE CREAM SOCIAL TUESDAY

The women's council of the State
Street Christian church will give
an ice cream social Tuesday even
ing at the John Green homo at
734 He'll.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
EDNA MORRISON
VISITS SAN DIEGO

Mrs. Edna Morrison of Ell Gen.
tro spent the weekend in San Diego
with her mother, Mrs. Mary holland:
her sister, Mrs. P. H. Davenport;
and her son, Frank Morrison.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
VISITS IN SAN DIEGO

Freddie Cox, son of Chief of Po-
lice Ernie Cox of Ell Centre, spent
the weekend with friends in San
Diego
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
HARRISES VACATION
IN NATIONAL PARK

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Harris
OF Ell Centre were in Jasper Ma
tlonal park recently for the opening
of the new highway over the glacier.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-24
TWO VISIT HERE

Roger Young and Bob Kashner of
Pine Valley visited friends in I'M
perial Valley during the weekend.