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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received i.
State Highway Department al Ill a. me
yer. Del, until 2 800 P. NJ. EST I'M, 70
1871. and at that time and place TI ig 4
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Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Low Cost Meals
Discussed.for
Mt. Signal "A

Low cost meals was the subject
discussed by Miss Florence Glenn.
home demonstration agent, at the
meeting of Mt. Signal home depart
ment Wednesday at the Seeley
Community hall.
Many questions in regard to food
values were asked b. the interested
listeners.
A pot luck luncheon was served
at noon, the afternoon being de-
voted to a brief program which
included group singing, two solos
by Mrs. Mccain and book report
by Mrs. Downing. -,
Plans were made for picnic for
members and their families, this
affair to take place at Live Oak
Spring, probably on June Is.
Those present were: Martha Ros-
son, Alice Pollard. Inez' Smith, JOY
Gle Small, Gladys Clark, May Ken
nerson, Eleanor 6ones. Pauline
Westmorland, Violet Mccain, Veva
Green, Ruth Thompson, Anna
Brandenberg, Mary Gipson. Lula
Kimberling. Juanita Binns, Harriet
Downing, Pearl Wagsoner, Mae Glib
son, Dorothy Brockinan, Florence
Glenn. ."..'c
Special guests were. Mrs. C. E.
Cooke of WestmOrland, county
chairman, her daughter, Lucille.
Mrs. E. H. Imler, OF Spruce West
morland,, Mrs. Ruby Brewer and
Mrs. H. E. Miner were also guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Juniior-Senior
Banquet:At
Calipatriia

CALIPATRIA, June S: The Le-
gion hall was the scene of the
Junior-Senior banquet Saturday
night. The decorative theme was
the Little Red Schoolhouss"
which was carried out in the pro-
grams and table decorations. Mrs.
Marie Hightower, class adviser,
was in charge.
The menus were clever limitations
of states decorated with hearts and
combinations OF students initials
and other humorous pictures.
On each table was a little red
school house complete with bell
tower, electric lights and a flower
garden. The houses were made by
the shop boys and decorated by
Louise Allen.
A three-course dinner was serv-
ed by the Legion Auxiliary and
group of sophomores dressed in
blue or red pinafores helped with
the serving.
The program began with well
come to the Seniors by Harold Ed
miaston with the response by Tom
Sorenson
Francis Shuts, student body
president. took the floor and pre-
Sented E. H. McMath, principal,
with a beautiful gold Waltham
watch, a gift of the members of the
student body, the four classes, the
school faculty and office secretary.
Mr.. McMath who has been the
principal for the past six years,
resigned recently and expects to
take up some other field of work.
Other numbers on the program
included three songs by the Melo-
dears, trio composed of Miss
Grace Writ, Miss Blanch Writ and
Mrs. Vesta Lee Greer. Wilda Madi-
son gave. a reading, The First
Twelve Years are the Worst" and a
! short skit "Schoolroom Memories"
completed the program. A dance
followed the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Friendship Circle
In Fellowship
Program

World Friendship Circle of the
Presbyterian church observed its
annual fellowship meeting for men,
bers, their husbands and friends
Wednesday evening in the church
this affair being followed by a re-
ception for the church choir.
The meeting was presided over by
Mrs. I. J. Harris, president. Mrs.
Clyde w. Dyer conducting the
opening devotional service.
Mrs. George w. Thomas, program
chairman, presented the Rev. Mr..
ROLAND Tlncher of Brawley who
gave a stirring address on THE
Challenge to Christian American
Women Today.
Miss Ruth Ferguson and Miss
Rosa Fe Mario of the Mexican
mission were introduced and they
in turn presented group of
Chinese children who delighted
their audience with their songs
sung in English, Chinese and Span
ish.
A short business meeting follow
ed after which the choir, which
lad been rehearsing in the audi
torium, joined the group for re-
ception, refreshments and q social
hour.
World Friendship Circle will not
meet again until fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
@. A. A. Ins+aMs
New Officers

Girls Athletic association of Cen
tral high school climaxed its year
Wednesday night with a banquet
at the California hotel, attended
by some so members, a banquet at
which new officers were installed.
Evelyn Hall will be G.A.A. presi-
dent next year; Edith Small, the
president; Marjorie Roberts,
recording secretary; Maxine Kirk,
corresponding secretary, and Betty
House, Marguerite Young, Edith
West and Donna Rath, managers
of the four teams.
AS their farewell to the organiza-
ton, the Senior girls were in charge
of the delightful program which
took place after the dinner.
Mrs. Evalena Moore is sponsor
for the association.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Many Festivities
For Graduates

commencement festivities are
looming in the immediate future
with many activities planned by
various groups as the end Of the
school year draws near
For the high school graduates
the first big event on their cal
erdar is the annual junior-senior
banquet scheduled for Friday night
at 7:30 o'clock in the Barbara
Worth hotel. That morning the
annual assembly of awards will
take place
Sunday evening at o'clock in
the high school auditorium and at
the same hour in Douglass auditor
ium, baccalaureate services will take
place with the Rev. Dr.. w. A. NC
Cleneghan delivering the bacca-
laureate sermon for Central high
school and junior college students,
and with the Rev. Mr. S. A. Amos,
that for the Douglass service.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Dance Friday
.Holtville High
School Pupils

HOLTVILlE, June. ST. Holtville
high school students are anticipat-
ing with a great deal Of pleasure
the dance which the Junior Wom-
ems club is sponsoring for them and
their parents on Friday night and
which will take place Immediately
after the commencement exercises
which are to start at 8 pm. in the
grammar school auditorium.
The, sponsors are, planning to
make this dance an outstanding
affair, a really nice social event
which the students and their par
ents alike will enjoy.
A splendid orchestra has been
engaged and everything has been
planned carefully to assure the
students party which will be one
of the highlights OF the social year.
The students themselves have
selected the chaperones, choosing
from the parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Harendt, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ton Schneider, Mr.. and Mrs. Reed
Manchester, and from the faculty,
Mrs. Conn Aycock and Herbert
Fincher.
The dance will be held in the
high school cafeteria.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Choir in Last
Party Of Year

Methodist choir members had
their last social affair of the year
Tuesday night at the home of Mrs.
George r. Kirk, 767 Len Rsy aven-
ue, this party being In the nature
of farewell affair for several OF
their members who will not be with
them next year.
Miss Muriel Brown, Mrs. Grayce
Percey, Mrs. elmer Bowling ana
AL Haworth are among those leav-
ing the city, and as a remembrance
from their fellow choir members
they were presented with exquisite
desert flower pictures.
Games and refreshments were en-.
joyed by the many some 40 MEM
bers attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Vacation Church
School Planned

Plans for a union vacation church
school to be held June 1920, for
the Kernahan religious survey and
visitation campaign to be held in
the valley Oct. 1920 and election
of officers occupied the members
OF the city ministerial association
at their meeting Wednesday In the
Methodist church.
The Rev. Mn. E. L. Carter was
chosen president Of the associa-
ton: DR.. w. A. McCleneghan, vice.
president; the Rev. Mr.. o. r. Al
pert, secretary; the Rev. Mr.. r
c, Rogers, president
The ministers and their wives
were guests at noon at the Meth
odist parsonage where they enjoyed
{. pot luck dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

1IucH has been written about feminine
hygiene. But too often women over:
~ look hygiene in the REAL sense of
the word --underarm cleanliness and
sweetness. You cannot be attractive with
underarms moist stained and smelly.
Use Arid, the new cream deodorant.
J.. Arid does not rot dresses, does not
irfitate skin. '....
2. No waiting to dry. Can be used right
after shaving.
3. Instantly checks perspiration l to days.
Removes od6r from pefspiration, keeps
armpits dry. .sf.t
4. Arid Is a, pure, white, greaseless, stain.
less vanishing cream.
s. Awarded Approval Seal Of American Insti.
= tute of Laundering as harmless TO fabric.
Women use more Arid than any other
deodoranr. Tfy ice, 39f or SOC jar TO-
day at any store which sells toilet goods.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Music Teachers
Greet State
President

Madame Lucia Winifred Fisher,
president of the California Music
Teachers association, and Margaret
Chapman, secretary, were guests of
the Imperial Valley branch at a
smartly appointed banquet We'd
nesday night at the Barbara Worth
hotel. %a'fssss{ "a.
Madame Fisher, who is gracious,
charming woman, talked informally
to the. group. giving a resume of
the tentative plans for the national
convention to be held in San Fran
cisco in. 1912, for the 1871 golden
jubilee, and for this years conven-
ton to be held in Stockton, start
ing June %.
Thursday morning Ruth Teeple
Reid entertained at breakfast at
her studio in compliment to the
two visitors, inviting few friends
TO enjoy. an informal visit with
Madame Fisher and Mrs. Chapman.
The two visitors were Mrs. Reid's
house guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

Violin. piano and accordion num-
bers we're featured on the program
presented by students of Zona Pat
terson North Tuesday night in the
Presbyterian church, the combina-
ton of instruments providing de-
lightfully interesting and varied
recital program.
Students ranged in ages from five
to Is years, and varied that much
in their proficiency, some having
studied but a few months. and
others, for several years.
Regardless of experience and stu
dy, each gave an excellent account
of his or her training, those who
had studied but short time show
ing that they have mastered the
fundamental principles and have
learned the essentials of platform
department, both necessary for a
successful player. The more ad-
vanced students not only had learn
ed these essentials but also have
acquired real musicianship, play
ing not only with desired technique,
but with a feeling and style.
The audience which was most en-
thusiastic, was more than appre-
ciative of the splendid work done by
the various pupils.
Jerry Dilbeck, who has studied
just few months, opened the pro-
gram with his well-played piano
numbers which were followed by
two equally well-played solos by
his sister Jo-Ann Dilbeck. The ex-
cellent program continued as fol-
lows:
Larry Kaford was heard in q pia-
no SOLO, after which Artenus Lega-
kis presented two violin numbers, /,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
oaIexico Elementary School
Graduates Large Class

CAIiEXICO, JSne 5: Calexico
elementary school graduates this
year numbered 1872, one of the larg-
est classes in history, last years
class numbering 103.
These 1872 eighth grade graduates
received their diplomas in exercises
Wednesday afternoon in the high
school auditorium, the class pre-
senting the program which was an
outstanding one featuring choral
speech work.
American poetry was the general
theme for this program. the various
speakers showing the development
of American poetry from its Eng
nsh background to the present
time and. showing also the influ-
ence of economic and historial
events on literature. After each in
troductory speech a chorus, the
different pitched voices being
grouped to form three-part chor.
US, reclted effectively poems il
Illustrative of the period discussed
Fine Chorus
The choral effects were particu-
Arly interesting, the children
speaking with marked unity, rhy-
thin and blend of voices, making
the program exceptionally enjoy
able.
= Chew Moon Ye was the first
speaker and developed the English
background for American poetry,
pointing out the natural beauty. in
the poem which the chorus recited,
BrOwning's "Pippa Passes.
Emma Lumbrarez introduced the
chorus for 1.-THE Landing of the
Pilgrims" emphasizing the change
in poetry from the beauties of ma
ture to the harsher realities of life
as the Pilgrims found them.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Chapter Delesate
AtConven+ion

Ruth Riddle was chosen as the
delegate from Gamma Alpha chap
ter TO the international conven-
ton of Beta Sigma Phi sorority to
be held June 2l-23 in Kansas City,
Missouri.
This decision was made at the
chapter meeting Wednesday night
at the home of Mrs. Merwin Nc
Coy where plans were made for a
fun party on June 10.
Mrs. Mccoy served refreshments
to: Mesdarnes Mark McMahan,
Paul Hnshaw.i George Ledernan, j.
W.. Beshears, Robert FMssell; the
Misses Rosalie LABrucherie, Mar
jorie Spear, Jacqueline LaVine, Ada
Besse Beynon, Josephine Eady,
Mlsttie Jim Michael and MARIA
Blrkhauser.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Edited by ANNE HARDY DAVIS
'Gin Reserves manual
Senior Farewell

membership; Fayola Roach, devo-
tions; Geraldine Barter, publicity;
Betty Lea Horton, song leader;
Mary Claire Kieffer, pianist.
Betty Sage, mistress of ceremonies,
introduced the following who gave
program numbers. Laverne zavala,
piano solo; Margaret Anne Hen
derson and Janet Thompson, vocal
duet, with piano accompaniments by
Mrs. Eugene Waterman; Helen
Dowd, who was graduated this
spring from the University Of Cal
ifornia, Berkeley, talk on life on
the campus and in the sorority
house; Roberta jerks, a vocal solo.
Mrs. J. L. Dubois, new SECRETARY
who succeeds Mrs. Warren E. Sage,
was introduced after which the an
nual pin ceremony was conducted,
Mrs. E. H. Ebersole presenting the
following with their pins: Lila June
Snow, Jenna Arnold, Rosamond An
derson, Muriel Myers, Virginia Scott,
Marguerite Martin. Betty Gallagher,
Mary Maggie, Carmen Engebretsen,
Marion Marcot, Edna Hens, Phyllis
Purdy. ~
Mrs. Ebersole in turn was pre-
sented with special pin in recog-
milton for the three years which
she has served the group as adj
visor.
Julia Adams delivered the fare
well address to the Seniors. Betty
Gallagher responding for that class.
The program concluded with violin
solo by Mariiyn Insle. Refreshments
were then served =
The group, Will not meet again
until fall
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
News Items About
Valley Residents

Angeles Friday to attend the Bible
Institute commencement her sis
ter, Amy Cosand, being among the
graduates.
Barbara Hatch, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. END. Hatch who Is a
student at San Diego State, has
won a number of coveted honors
this spring, having just been elected
president of Treble Clef, honorary
music society. and also, president
of the YW.CA. In addition Bar
bara is councillor for Cap and
Gown. women's honor society, SO
with these offices, to say nothing
of her studies and social activities,
Barbara's last year promises to be
decidedly busy. State college closes
June l3 and Barbara plIls to re-
turn to the valley shortly after
wards.
Mrs. Marie Olson from Minneap-
oils, Mimi, is spending her vaca-
ton in the valley visiting her three
sisters, Mrs. Herbert S. Harris OF
Ell Centre, Mrs. v. E. Bergstedt oil
Brewley, and Mrs. Ward McGrew OF
Meloland, and their families, arriv-
ing in time to see her nephew
Jackie Bergstedt, graduate from
Brawley Union high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Effect of War


Olga Searcy pointed out the ef-
feet of this nations wars on its
poetry, a chorus presenting The
Blue and the Gray" after which
Sue Michael spoke on the influence
of the industrial revolution, pre-
senting Gloria zuniga who sang
The Man with the Hoe. Martha
Sieglitz introduced the next chorus,
prefacing their poem, The Herds
man. with an account of the west
ward movement, and Jean Phillips
presented the last chorus, talking
on the effect of modern conditions
as reflected in poetry, this chorus
reciting Berton Braley's Power
Plant.
Award Diplomas
j. w. Lawson district superin-
tendent of schools, presented the
class and w. l.. Jacobs, for the
board of trustees, awarded the di-
plomas.
j. M. Ostrey, for the American
Legion, presented citizenship awards
t. Charlene Mandrapa and Jody
Rogers, Allen Mains, lockwood
school principal. announcing the
names of students who have earned
perfect attendance and reading
certificates, and those in the high
est 10 per cent of the class in
scholarship.
The Rev. Mr.. Charles Thor7nan
pronounced the invocation and
benediction.
Attendance and reading certifi-
Gates for ROckwoods sixth and
seventh grades students were
awarded at an assembly Thursday
morning. all elementary schools
closing on Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Bridal Shower
Recent Event

Mrs Paul Wtlabee, the former
Mckay Murphy whose marriage was
an event Of April, was guest of
honor at a shower which took
place at the w. L. Murphy home,
244 North Seventh, Tuesday eve
ming.
The guest of honor received a
number OF attractive gifts, Mrs
Murphy, serving refreshments to:
Mesdames Joe Thomas, Lewis Cole
Don Schiller, Alpha Norris. Nick
Hartzler, Walter Mordah, Betty
Luckey, L.. O.. Wilabee, Georgia
Crosse, Miss Alberta Smale. Miss
Shirley Scott and the guest oi
honor. Mrs. Paul Wilabee, and hel
mother. Mrs. Murphy.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Clubs Schools
Clubs
Society
CALENDAR
THURSDAY


County Christian Endeavor, 1880,
Imperial Community church
Commencement, 1880, HOltville
elementary school
Commencement, 8, .Calexic0 high
school
Kenah recital, 8, $50 Olive
Women's Defense corps, $50 Main
20-30 club, Z, California hotel
Barbara Worth Rebekahs, 1870,
GA Olive
RAM. No. lO9, 1880, Masonic
temple
Building trades council, 1890, La
Dor temple
B.P.O.E. No. 1325, 8, Elks hall
-. FRIDAY
County chairInen, 10, court house
Kiwanis club, Barbara Worth
Junior Senior banquet, 1880, Bar
bara Worth
Yukawa recital, 7:30, 1851 Olive
Rural school graduation. 5, high
school
High school graduation, 8, Holt
Vile grammar school
Painters union, 1880, Labor tenn
pie
Teamsters union, $780, Labor tenn
pie
Cavalry dance, 9, Veterans hall
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05

One of the pleasantest traditions
of the Central Girl Reserves is their
annual senior farewell, an event
which took place on Tuesday in
the Ten Thousand club house.
LaVerne Zavala, new president,
introduced the following cabinet
members who will serve next year:
Shirley Brown, program; HALEY
Brown, service; Lila June Snow,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
Splendid Recital Given.
By North Students

Richard Elicit, an accordion solo,
Joan Fleming. two accordion solos:
Bruce Rogers, a violin solo; STAN
ley Drye an accordion group; Helen
Maloof, a violin number: Robert
Reed. an accordion solo; James
Garrett, a violin selection; Jonelle
Withrow, piano solos, Calvin and
Elsie Furukawa, brother-sister
accordion duet, each also playing
an accordion solo; Richard Brissen-
den, violin group. the program
concluding with two violin solos by
Janet Lytlf..
Mrs. North played the piano ac-
compartments for the violin and
accordion groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-06-05
WEATHER

Southern California: Night and
morning low overcast coastal area !:
otherwise generally clear Thursday:
increasing high cloudiness Friday;
somewhat warmer east portion.
U. S. Weather Bureau Ell Centre
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
Definite Military Swing
Apparent in Mems Clothes
semi-Sporis Vogue Take, Nation by Storm Shetland
Suits Important Line al kopfenstein,

Apparently not only in the de-
sign ~ mems clothes but IN the
new oolors a. well. is the definite
military swing 10 IN. masculine
style tempo for fall.
"Well-dressod men says Fred
klopfenstein Of klopfsn stems
Clothlers. 81 broadway. are go-
ing to be partial 10 such things as
%. D" Olive Drah shetland suits.
khaki tones In hats and other new
military touches"
The semi-spofts vogue Is taking
the nation by storm - IL
seems and that means that
rough fabric suits such as the new
pan-American sheuands will be
seen on business men as well a.
college men.
Accessories this year are sx-
tremely good-looking and VIII do
much for any mans favorite suit
or topcoat. Regimental and club
striped neekwesr Is first IN the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10
ROthmOOrs FaVOrites

manager of the women's depart
ment at Klopfensteins. there are
many important silhouette changes
for fall. Softer, more rounder
shoulders and deeper arm holes
prevail. In addition. collars are a
little smaller-furs are full but cut
to show the new shoulder detail.
Both sleeves and hiplines are in
teresting.
"Stylist are now presenting in
dividual styled coats" reveals Mrs
Baker. There are three main coat
styles g. boxy o.. fitted E.. and
straight lined coats with flared
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

DunIIN. n. o. - Sstnrslla,s
had the time ~ their live. when q
goshawh Was discovered nesting
here
The Smithsonian Institute sent
delegation Of experts 10 observe
the birds nesting habits because
IL was the FIRST time gnshawh
was known 20 have raised fam
liy outside the Arctic regions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

Rothmoor coats. needed by mas
ter tailors in fabrics one may be
proud to wear, are an important
feature of klopfenstein's women's
department. Those that are fur
trimmed boast fine, luxurious furs
such as Persian lamb. silver fox.
lynx-dyed wolf, marten. beaver
and the seasons newest and love
lest streamlined brown fox.
For those who prefer to add their
own fur pieces. Rothmoor presents
an elegant arrangement of I'M
trimmed coats
According to Mrs. Ethel Baker,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

fashion picture. knitted nsrkwesr
has also come 90 the fore.
Campus khaki is the shade that
viii be seen frequently In hats
1.-THE hand and bound edge are ~
a lighter tonsl. Crowns are ioW
and emphasize the smart. wider
brm.
interesting il the fact that
blond men can choose from a wide
range OF color and combinations 81
color. especially II their skin IL on
the nlddy side says Mr.. kiop.
fensteln, Blond men can usually
wear blues and browns and certain
greys Tones that have depth and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-10

backs. One of those styles Is Ger
tain to flatter any womans figure.
"Rothmoor coats for spectator
sportswear come In casual looking
fleeces and tweeds. They are
casual comfortable good
looking -. yet have q trim, tail
ored appearance.
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richness afs best.
"nrunats have an entirely ar
ferent problem. Blues are general
~ kopd. grey = good n merged
with the proper accessories bit
certain browns and green's should
b. avoided Light bright tnnes
Nith q warm. creamy east can do
wonders Tor men with dafk com.
pieSinns. Contrast - the impos-
tant rule fer brunette"