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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Dessert Bridge
Party Planned
By Juniors

Among the coming events of in
terest, is the dessert bridge party
May day party. which the Junior
Ten Thousand club is planning for
Friday, May l. at 1880 O'Clock in the
club house.
This party is open to all men
and women interested in bridge and
the Juniors assure patrons that
they will have a decidedly pleasant
evening. Attractive decorations,
delectable dessert, with many prizes
for the winners are the attractions
offered.
Proceeds from the party will be
used to make up the club budget
and, any surplus beyond that. Will
be turned over to the Ell Centric
Canteen for service men.
Reservations may be made with
Mrs. Rudy FroWiss, telephone $40,
or with Mrs, Richard Hammer, tele-
phone 956-R.
Tickets are on sale and may be
purchased from Mesdames Richard
H. Moore, H. v. Butler, Dee Per-
cival, Sherman Eldridge, Colon
Barrett, j. w. BeshearS, Wiloert
hauser, Marjorie Spear and Mary
Carpenter; the Misses Maria BirK-
WeStmoreland
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
O.E.S. Observes
Public Schools
w elk Friday

National public schools week was
observed Friday night by Signal
chapter No 276, Order of the East
ern Star in its program in the
temple with members of the order
and their families as guests, both
for the program and the pot luck
dinner which preceded it.
Mrs. p. H. Judd presented the
interesting program which include
delightful musical numbers, patrio-
tic in character, presented by IL
children from Harding schools
small orchestraS, the Symphonette,
under the direction of their teacher,
Dorothy Armstrong.
E. Lee Hiteman, county superin-
tendent of schools, made brief
address on the detectives of public
schools week after which DR.. Goble
Hurst of the school board introduce
ed Harry P. Fillman of Central
Union high school who discussed
for the group some of the activities
which that school is sponsoring in
connection with national defense.
Many of the courses which prepare
students for work in aircraft and
other defense industries were ex-
planned.
Guy L. Hatch, also of Central's
faculty, gave an interesting discus
sion on phases of printing and the
work that is CINE n his depart
ment.
A short business meeting was
conducted during which announce
ment was made of the official re-
ception for the deputy grand ma
iron, Florence Richards Of Holt
vile, to be held next Thursday night,
8 o'clock in Holtville. All officers
of the valley chapters are to be
present as well as any members
interested in attending.
Bouquets of lovely flowers decor
ated the chapter room Friday.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
CALENDAR
Saturday

Saturday
present Day club, 7. 5G6 Brighton
Sea Scouts, 1880. Scout hut
Dance, 8, Imperial Veterans nail
Junior club dance, 10, Barbara
Worth country club
Sunday
Sunday services. churches
State guard, 8. stadium
c. +. meeting, ;, Camp LOckett
Plasterers, 2, Labor temple
Monday
Rural Vol. fire Cos, 10 4. m. Braw-
ley. 2 p. IN. Val Buffers ranch
SOrOptimists. IL, Barbara Worth
Readers Round Table, 2, 10000
club
Twice Told Tales, 2, p. N. Van
Slyck hc>ne
Nutrition class. 1880. high school
Cactus Gavel club. 6:l5, California
hotel
American Legion Auxiliary, 8,
Veterans hall
Carpenters, 1880. Labor temple
l. V. chorus. 7:3O.J. c. auditorium
Night school. 10, high school
Rural Vol. lire fighters, 8, FL
Centre hall
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Practic al Methods
OfHome Filing
Demonstrated
Clubs
Society

Practical methods of home filing
whereby the homemaker may keep
her receipts. her business papers,
her recipes where she can always
find them and where the" will be
available Immediately were dem
onstrated for home department pro-
jet leaders Thursday by Miss Jean
Warren, extension specialist in
home management who conducted
training meeting in the court
house.
Miss Warren had on display a
number of types of filing boxes
which the women could make
themselves, using old cereal boxes,
cracker boxes, and covering them
with pretty wall paper or shelf
paper. making decorative additions
to any ones home as we'll as prac-
teal containers for filing papers
Filing of personal receipts, tax
receipts, records of family property
cancelled checks, notices for in
Stallment or insurance payments
was demonstrated, Miss Warren al
so instructing them in regard to
the length of time it is necessary
to keep receipts and cancelled
checks.
She advised her liStners to look
up the small claims law SO that
they will not clutter up their desks
with receipts and cancelled checks
which they no longer need to save.
Centers represented at the meet
ing were: Rose Mesquite, Calipa-
tria, Spruce Westmorland, East
side-Sunset, Acacia Magnolia Null
berry, McCabe- Eucalyptus, Mt. Sig
nal. These leaders will demonstrate
what they have learned to their
respective centers during the
month of May.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Cante nHours
Extended to
Afternoons

Decision to keep the service mems
canteen open every afternoon and
evening of the week from l 30 p. m.
to midnight was voted at the meet
ing Of the board of directors Friday
noon at the California hotel.
The canteen will be open after
Moons for use as a club room only,
no food being served until p. m.
with the exception of weekends
when more men are on leave.
In the past the cante6n has oper-
ated nightly and been open in the
afternoons on weekends only.
Hostesses report that the canteen
is growing steadily in popularity
with an average attendance week
nights of around 40 with large num-
bers during the weekend.
BY unanimous vote the directors
agreed TO continue to serve food
without charge.
Women of the city have beel
donating cookies and it will be good
news to them to learn that canteen
authorities have consulted the sugar
rationing authorities and have been
informed that they will probably
be allotted sufficient sugar, on the
basis of | = cups for each five doz-
en- cookies, the usual amount needed
according to Mis-. Zerlena Harris,
demonstrated for the Imperial Irri-
cation district.
Mrs. Harris is making up recipes
calling for use of corn syrups, mo-
lasses and honey and these, with
others will soon be available at the
canteen for the use of women wish
Ing them.
The canteen has had many gifts
from various agencies and individ-
ualS and is well equipped now as
lar as practical purposes are con-
cerued Book shelves, magazine
racks, a few more comfortable chairs
are needed and also plants to add a
more homelike touch to the can
teer.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
w. {. T.U. Convention Opens
tuesday in FL Centric

ant matters and the meeting will
last just one hour, enabling bust
ness men and 9olnen to be at their
offices by 10 am. Mrs. r. r. Snow
is in charge of the menu and will
start serving promptly at 8 am.
After the banquet, the convention
session will start with a prayer and
praise service conducted by Mrs.
Cora Stroh followed by special music
presented by Betty Lea Horton,
Central high school student, &C
companied by iona North.
Three 10 minute talks on Week
Day Religious Education" will be
given with E. l.. Hiteman, county
superintendent of schools; the Rev.
Mr.. E. L. Carter, pastor of the
State Street Christian church, and
Albert Nichols of BraWley as speak
erS.
Election of officers will follow, and
the morning session will conclude
with classes led by Eva Craven
Wheeler, state president, and Jen-
ME r. Thompson, also a state Off
Ger, and with an address by Ruth
Gates on Building for Defense"
At the afternoon session which
begins at 1870 pm. the Rev. Mr..
Joe M. B. Nation of the First Baptist
church will ccnauct the devotionals;
the winning story STORY of the
Stars, will be read, Mrs. Wesley
He'll will be heard in vocal solos,
and Mrs. Wheeler will present her
address, Eve, Where Art Thou?'
Mrs. Craven is a delightful speaker
who possesses botn numour and sin
cerity and who always has some
thing worthwhile to give her aud
fence.
All sessions are open to the public
and the breakfast is likewise, with
reservations requested. These res
ervations may be made by calling
DR.. or Mrs. George w. Thomas,
telephone 1876, or with Mrs. c. w.
Dyer, 1920.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
THE POST-PRESS

Published every Sunday by the I'M
perial Valley Publishing company. 625
State Street FL Centre. California. as
the combined Sunday issue of the
Morning Post and Imperial Valley
Press.
Paul Jenkins, publisher: A. c. John
ston, vice. president and general man
ager; Z. A. Fitzhugh. secretary and
managing editor.
West Holiday Co. Inc, National Ad-
vertising Representatives.
Member. California Newspaper Pub
fishers Association.
Entered AT FL Centre, California post
office as second class matter. Sub
Scription rates: In California, Sc per
copy or, in conjunction with the I'M
perial Valley Press. per month Is;
paid in advance; 3 months. 50. 10; 6
months. $500; one year, $3.50; out
side California. in conjunction with
the Morning Post. per month. 70c:
months $3.50; & months So. -: one
year $500.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Kiwanis Club in
Gala Party for
Ladies Friday

KiWaniS club members entertain
ed their ladies Friday night at one
of The incest of these always en-
joyable ladies-night affairs a din
ner and program at the Barbara
Worth hotel.
George r. Kirk, president of the
club, welcomed the many guests
present and then turned the meet
ing over to Louis M. Moore, chair
man of the day. who presented the
following program.
Opening number was a series of
dances including a ballet and a
Spanish dance by Francie Lee Kirk,
daughter of the PRESIDENT a Span
ish solo dance b. Lila Stone, and
speciality dances by Blanche Court
neY, of CaleXicO instructor for the
two preceding dancers. The dance
numbers uJnc ,ded with several
ensemble SPANS h dances by
Blanche Courtney and Lila Stone.
Brilliant costumes added to the eff
fectiveneSS of these well executed
dance numbers.
Mrs. A. B. Hanson in her char
acteriStlc witt manner gave clever
thumbnail sketches of Latin Amer
lean personalities and incidents,
baSing her accounts on John Gun
theirs Inside Latin America"
The second speaker was Col. l.. J.
Stewart of Camp Seeley who gave
most interesting and timely pro-
gram on present day military at
fairs, terming it himself a propa-
ganda talk, but certainly one of
vital import to his audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Moore, two
OF the city's favorite singers, were
heard in series of charming vo-
cal duets.
Ruth Teeple Reid played all piano
compartments.
Tables in the main dining room
Of the hotel where the gathering
took place, were colorful with their
floral centerpieceS of larkspur in
various shades of blue.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
c ssnsi'. OF Interest to Women s sss.
Edited by ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Fine Program for Concert by
SaIzedo Ensemble Monday

Marjorie all Salzedo at the harp
and Carlos Salzedo at the piano will
be heard in Savels Introduction"
and Allegro"
A flute group by Rene Leroy
will follow including an air from
Gluck's "Orfeo' and Il Chaminade
Fantasia"
Carlos Salzedo will next play
three of his own compositions as
harp solos, "Chansons dams La
Mutt" 'Traipsin Through Arkan-
saw" and "Whirlwind."
The concluding numbers for two
harpS, flute and cello are: Child
ren's Corner" CDebussy) TRANSCRIPT
ed by Carlos Salzedo for the en-
semble from the piano Suite as
are the others, "Dictor Gradus and
Parnassum," "Serenade for the
Doll. The Little Shepherd Col
liWog'S CakeWalk."
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Beautiful Service Fndav
Unites Popular Couple

Methodist church social hall, the
Rev. Mr.. Hayden S. Sears, minister,
reading the service in the presence
of intimate friends and relatives of
the two families.
Framing the altar were huge
baskets of gorgeous white flowers,
many candles in tall candlabra
lighting the scene. Greenery, palms,
many white flowers, with q few
red roses to add a note of color
completed the beautiful setting.
Preceding the service. Mrs. S p.
Holiday played a program of Incl
dental music and the accompani-
ments for Miss Roberta jerks who
sang Believe Me If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms, the Grieg,
II Love But Thee. and, as a prayer
at the conclusion of the ceremony,
the Lords Prayer sung to the music
of the Gounod Ave Maria.
Lovely Bride
Given in marriage by her father,
the charming young bride was
beautiful in her exquisite gown of
white chiffon, floor length, the
bodice of which was ornamented in
shimmering crystal beads. Her bou
quet was of white roses and with
graceful ribbon streamers.
Barbara Robertson of San Diego,
formerly of Ell Centre, was the
brides maid of honor and was most
attractive in her prett" frock of
pink net, carrying an old-faShioned
nosegay of sweetpeas.
Jack Tackett. also of San Diego
and formerly of FL Centre, was best
man for his brother
After the service a reception took
place, Mrs. Bartholomew receiving
her guests gowned in smart
purple iris. Mrs. II Ct. Tackett
mother of the bridegroom wore blue
net and white iris corsage.
Mrs. Bartholomew was assisted
by Mrs. Ben Blakeley, aunt of the
bride, and b. Mrs. Leo Rauenzahn
and Mrs. Guy G.. Beynon.
Brides Table
The brides table was beautifully
appointed and centered with white
flowers, the handsome brides cake,
cut by Mrs. r. W. Tackett, adding
to the decorative setting
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Tackett are
now on their wedding trip and will
be at home shortly to their friends,
having taken an apartment on
Olive avenue, FL Centre.
For her going away outfit the
bride wore a smart turquoise blue
dress with all accessories in beige
her corsage, lovely pinkish orchid
adding just the right color contrast
The marriage uniteS two well
known Ell Centre families making
it of special interest to many. Both
young people have many friends
among the younger set since both
are graduates of Central Union
high school where they were prom
inent in student affairs. Mrs Tao
kett is in her second year at junior
college and is also teacher of
music, being an accomplished pian-
ist Mr. Tackett is connected with
the Bank of America.
Out of the valley guests at the
wedding included the brides grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs j. w. Ro-
berts of La Junta, Colorado, and
Mr.. ano Mrs j. c. Bartholomew
of Redlands, California. 81.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Gives Review
On Australia

Australia, a land SO much in the
foreground of world affairs today,
formed the basis for the Ell Centre
public library's monthly book re-
view, presented Friday night by
Rename Magee in the library.
Proving the general interest in
this topic was the large and en-
thusiastic audience present for the
review.
Mrs. George Magee gave a sue
cinct summary of Australian his
tory and economics to provide her
listeners with an excellent back
ground for the study of today's
events, using as a basis "Introduc-
ing Australia" (Grattan.
Mrs. Magee is a delightful re-
viewer and her apt comments met
with considerable appreciation ca
the part of her listeners.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26

A unique combination of instru-
ments, harps, flute cello and piano
will be featured in the concert to
be given Monday night, BIS o'clock,
IA the high school auditorium by
the Salzedo concert ensemble. This
is the last concert in the series
sponsored for this season by the Inn
perial Valley Concert club.
This program will open with a
group by the ensemble, flute, cello
and two harps, playing three num-
bers from Pieces en- oncert" IRA
meau.
Next will come a group of two
harps: "Allemande" CBach), Span
iSh Dance No. 5" (Granados), 'On
Wings of Song" (Mendelssohn.
Janos Scholz will follow with
cello group: "Adagio" CEccles)
"Tarantella' CPoppeD after which
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Anne Davis
Notebook

California is noted for its unus-
ual weather, but unusual certainly
is Imperial Valleys remarkably
cool spring. Even the palo VERDE
trees are slow in coming into bloom
and all of US are delighted at the
opportunity to be able to wear SILKS
and woods instead of the customary
cottonS which we are usually wear
ing at this season of the year.
Smart spring outfits seen recent
ly-Mrs. Chancellor Livingston IN
a blue print with plain blue coat
in a shade just matching her eyes
and a most becoming new marco
a pompadour reminiscent OF the
Gibsen girl era Mrs. j. B. Nc
Niece in a yellow, brown and white
print frock with a yellow felt hat
ornamented with a saucy brown quill
Mrs. Wiliam Burke, Jr., in a
print in gay red, green's en- dark
background With a most becoming
broad -brimmed green hat Mrs.
Laural Ferguson, very tailored in
pastel frock, brown coat and mod
flied sailor Mrs. John Kuhn il
smart dark outfit, highlighted by
big red hat and matching Access
series Mrs. Don c. Bitter in a
navy and white print with colcr-
full red contrast in accessories
Mrs. Henry L. Loud, in a brilliant
print Mrs. c. E. Sprouse also in
print and Mrs. Elmer w. Head
in a gay red, and green print on a
white ground MIS-. Percle
Thacker in peach colored frock with
big-brimmed off the fact brown
hat a similar hat in black
worn by Mrs. Neal Gavin with her
colorful print frCck e. Mrs. PAU
A jenkins. very smart in navy with
frilly white jabOt and one OF the
new beret type hats in navy with
white Mrs. David Blank in
green with black straw hat.
Gamma Alpha chapter of Beta
Sigma Phi sorority has a pleasant
custom, that of giving a crystal
shower for any CT its members who
are about to become brides :. and
IllullN vi UllClIl IleNt III wv ps~'o ~ p"
months. Most recent OF these was
for Ada BeSse Beynon, now Mrs
Charles Hostetter, whose marriage
took place just week ago.
Those who attended the concert
Monday night by the Salzedo con-
cert ensemble will not only hear fine
musicians but also fine Instruments.
The two harpists, Carlos and Mar
jorie Call Salzedo will play on
streamlined harps, made after the
formers own design and very diff
ferent from the usual ornate gold
harp. These, in fact have no gold
on them, the frames being of maple
with high French finish. Nearly
all the leading harpists of the new
generation have adopted this Sal
zedo model as their concert in
Strument.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Tame|uta Group
Plans Parties

Tameluta Camp Fire group plan
ned a tea for their mothers and q
swimming party for themselves at
their meeting Wednesday after
noon
The girls also voted to purchase
a book of Camp Fire songs and
worked on the May baskets which
are to be given to shut-ins.
Members present were: Francie
Lee Kirk, Eleanor Roberts, Beverly
Woodward, Elizabeth Parks, Marian
Bolin, Joan Klyne and Joan Brin-
non.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
News HENS About
VALLEY Residents

Judge and Mrs. r. d. McPherrin
are enjoying a visit from Mrs. Nc
Pherrin'S mother, Mrs. j M. War
den, Mrs. McPherrin having gone
earlier in the week to Arizona where
her mother has been visiting anoth-
er daughter, and bringing Mrs.
Warden home with her on Thurs
day.
Mrs. Matte Wynne had delight
full surprise visit some days ago
from her son, Capt. John w. Wynne
of the United States Army, former
Central student prominent in school
affairs, who some three weeks ago
received his captaincy. Capt. Wynne
passed through the valley enroute
to his new duties on the coast.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Westside Club
Me e+inq

Westside Country club members
were the guests this week of Byrtle
Dickson who was assisted by Mes
DANES Low, Green and Hanna.
Other members present were ::
Mesdames Victoria Rich, c. Dyer,
Flossie Ingle, Pauline Westmoreland,
Nellie Curtis, CORA Allender, Min
ME Hull, Olleda Diehl, Aida Cob
leigh, Emma Robertson, Maggie Ha-
venS.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Friday Bridge
Club Hoste SIS

Friday bridge club members en-
joyed luncheon and bridge at the
home of Mrs. Minor o. Simms. Cos
Sandalwood Drive.
Exquisite flowers conferred the
table, covers being laid for Mes
DANES j. d. Adams. Don c. Bitter,
o. j. Bradshaw. Harry W Horton.
Allen P Nuffer, Forrest f. Kutz,
Dorsey Whitelaw and the hostess.
Mrs. Kutz and Mrs. Horton won
high scores in the days play.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Continue Red
Cross Course

The Red Cross first aid course
sponsored by tue Ladies Auxiliary
OF the United Spanish War Veter-
ans continues to hold interest of
the camp and auxiliary members
who have been turning over their
meetings to this cause. More than
80 are enrolled in a class taught
each Thursday evening in the Vet
Grams Memorial hall by r. C. An
ron
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Business Women
ToHearTaIk

The Rev. Mr.. G. B. Gudmunsson
of Calipatria, viii be guest speaker
at Tuesdays meeting of the Ell
Centre Business and Professional
Women's club, speaking at pm.
in the Barbara Worth hotel on his
native country, Iceland.
Members will be privileged to
bring guests.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26

Annual convention of the Impe-
rial County W.C.TU. will take place
Tuesday April 90, in the Ell Centre
Presbyterian church, beginning with
a breakfast at 9 am. in the social
hall.
AT this breakfast able speakers
in short talks will discuss import
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26

Roberta Bartholomew, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartholo-
NEW, and Robert w. Tackett, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. CT. Tackett
were united in marriage Friday
night at one of the loveliest of
this springs weddings.
The ceremony took place in the
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1942-04-26
Announcements
Of Ne e+inqs

Readers Round Table Of the Ten
Thousand club will meet Monday
at pm. in the club house with
Mrs. Hazel Gallagher and Mrs. H.
S. Cow in charge of the program.
SOrOptimist club members will
meet Monday noon at the Barbara
Worth hotel for luncheon and a
special program
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1942-05-28
THE STATES
WAR o

Top Washington officials will
discuss Americas critical tire
shortage with the people of the
Rocky Mountain region at meet
ings in Denver and Salt Lake
City.
The Denver meeting will be
held June /. and the Salt Lake
City session on June 3. Both are
under joint sponsorship of the
office of defense transportation
and the office of price admins
tration.
Everyone who travels on or
uses rubber-shod wheels - citi-
zen-motorists, farmers, truckers,
shippers - is invited to attend,
along with community and
county officials, governors and
other state authorities.
The two western sessions are
part of a coaSt-to-coaSt series
of meetings being addressed by
the touring party of high Of
ficials headed by DR.. Charles F,
Phillips, chcief of OPA'S ration
ing division, Commissioner John
L. Rogers of the ICC, director
of ODT's motor transport di-
vision, and Ted v. Rogers, pres
ident, American Trucking Asso-
citation.
Purpose of the meetings is to
assist the public in keeping 'em
rolling" by careful conservation
of the nations rubber tire re-
serve now in the hands of CT
villains and being used up, ex-
perts estimate, at the rate of
81 per cent a month.
Sessions of the Denver meet
ing will open at 2 pm. in the
Cosmopolitan Hotel and at 8
pm. in the City auditorium. The
Salt Lake City session is sched-
uled for 8 pm. in Barrett hall,