Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-02
tsa'sa. ss"s Of Interest to Women Scss. c"s
Edhed By Amelia Davis
Edited By Anne Hardy Davis
New Years Eve Celebrations
Mark Arrival Of 1914

w ark Arrival O1
New Years eve was duly cele-
brated in the valley as many resi-
dents Friday night gathered to-
gether TO welcome 1914 which may
prove to be one of the most i'm
portant years in the worlds history.
Celebrations for the greater part
were less hilarious and centered
largely in the homes as the usual
big parties, due to shortages and
rationing, we're not held as
formerly.
In Ell Centro, one big party, and
highly successful one, was that
which the Elks club gave for men,
bers and their guests, a party in
line with the clubs tradition of
many gay New Years eve affairs.
Music By a fine orchestra, break
fast served early in the morning,
gay favors ranging from noise
makers to amusing hats, all con-
tributed to make this celebration d
gala one.
AS the dance began late, many
groups attended cocktail and sup
per parties prior to the dance itself.
One of the incest of these parties
was that at the Charles Bramkamp
home where members of bridge
club to which the hosts belong and
few other friends gathered for
dinner before attending the other
New Years parties. In this group
which dined together were Capt.
and Mrs. Jack Meade, Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Nuffer, Mr. and Mrs. j. Keyes
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r.
SchWob Mr.. and Mrs. William q.
Outlook, Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs. Bramkamp.
For many years now a group OF
friends have greeted the new year S
arrival together, their annual cele-
Eration being a tradition with them
This year once again members OF
the same group welcomed 1914 as in
previous years: Mr.. and Mrs. H. r.
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. 1ngle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell, MI.
and Mrs. J, E. Burns, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Reynolds.
For the Younger group, the Paul
A. jenkins lone was the scene oil
another delightful party, friends OF
Martha Jeanne'S gathering there
for dancing and refreshments, the
guests including some of the col
lege group, members of which are
home for the holidays, as we'll as
the high school students.
At the Marine air station two
parties were given-at the Officers
club members and their guests en-
loved buffet dinner and dance
while at the MOO club, dinner
and dance took place for the nom
commissioned officers training
group.
Eagles were hosts to their guests
at gala dance New Years eve at
the lodge headquarters with music.
favors, refreshments as features of
the party.
NO HOST PARTY
At the Ten Thousand club house,
one of the very incest of the parties
took place, a no-host affair at
tended By some 40 friends who en-
gagged the club house for a New
Years eve dance.
Serpentine and confetti decorated
the balcony, and in bright paper,
the words Happy New Year
greeted guests from the stage and
from the balcony.
The club furniture was arranged
effectively to give the room the at
mosphere of an attractive living
room, conversational groupings of
chairs and tables, soft lamp light,
and beautifully appointed buffet
table at which canapes and other
hCrs d'ouevres were served, made
most inviting picture.
At midnight the usual confetti
and serpentine were distributed and
shortly afterwards. delicious
breakfast was served.
Another attractive party was the
open house New Years eve given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert D. Agee
among whose guests were 1t. Col.
and Mrs. j. F. Englert, Capt. and
Mrs. M. F. Brotherton, Capt and
Mrs. Carl B. Becker, Capt. and Mrs
Edgar Berg, Capt. and Mrs. Robert
P. Powers, 1t. and Mrs. Francis
Jennings. 1t. Robert Gallagher,
Capt. Robert Pugh, Miss Gene
Edgar. Mrs. j. A. Reshcft. Mrs. A
L. Dilbeck. Noel Smith, Hans
Merklein. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Snyder, Andy Elliott, 1t Bob An
derSon, A. Dupre. Capt. Frank
Harper, Mrs Win Schneider, 1t. B.
L. Rosenfeld, 1t. and Mrs. r. j.
Ball, 1t. John I. Cicala.
CHURCH SERVICE
AT the Methodist church the new
year was greeted at a beautiful
musical program and communion
service attended by some so people.
Soft candlelight was used effec-
lively making lovely background
for the impressive service which in
cluded music by quartet COM
posed of Mrs. Eugene Waterman,
Mrs. George S. Washburn, Clarence