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Evening star., 1944-09-28
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. Is Chang Kai-shek the real
name of the Chinese generaliSsimo?
L. H. B.
A. 1t is courtesy name" or
nickname. The real name is Chang
Chung-cheng.
@. About how long would it take
to make a tour around the world
travelling by air?-W c. r.
A. A leading tourist agency as
sumes that postwar world tours,
entirely or mostly by air, will be
made in five to eight weeks time
allowing for satisfactory stopovers
at the more important points.
G. How much brighter than the
average does person have to be
III order to be rated a genius?-
A. G. N.
A. In connection with intelligence
tests, the term is ordinarily used
of persons 40 per cent more intel
ligent than the rank and file. 1t
has been stated that there are more
than a million individuals in the
country who can qualify as geniuses
on this basis.
O. What is the largest museum
devoted to natural history?-D. E. C.
A. The American Museum of Nat
ural History in New York is the
largest of its kind in the world.
@, What is the estimated number
of bats which inhabit the Carlsbad
Caverns in New Mexico?-E. L. H,
A. 1t has been estimated that the
bats number 100000 and that
during one nights foray they con-
sumo little over lll2 tons of
night-fying insects. From October
to March the bats hibernate. hang
ing by their feet in great clusters
and seemingly lifeless.
Q. Who founded the first Chris
tian monastery?-F. r. w
A. This is generally attributed to
st. Pachomius. an Egyptian who
was converted about 800 AID. He
retired to Tabenna, an island in the
River Nile, where in 326 AID. he
founded community devoted to
religious life. According to Pal
ladius, at the time of his death
about 348 AID. the monastery and
convent contained 1000 inhabitants.
G. What is known as the smile
of Reims "?-M E. R.
A. At the west portal of Reims
Cathedral the archangel Gabriel is
found before one of the minor doors.
His smile temporarily damaged in
the First World War was restored
and continues to be known as the
smile of Reims.'
@. How long have the Miss Amer
ica beauty contests been held at
Atlantic City?-J. T.
A. The pageant was inaugurated
in Atlantic City in 1921 under the
sponsorship of the city government
and was continued annually until
1929 when there was lapse of
about five years. II was revived
in 1885 under the Showmens Va
rlety Jubilee of Atlantic City.
@. Why was the diamond chosen
to be the lnsigne of the Finance De-
partment of the Army?-S. r.
A. The War Department says
that the diamond was chosen be-
cause Of its simple design. The
choice was an arbitrary one and
has no particular significance. The
diamond was originally approved
as the insigne of the Pay Corps,
which disappeared when the Pay
Corps was combined with the Quar-
termaster Department about 1912.
but was revived in 1920 when the
present Finance Department was
established
Evening star., 1944-09-28
BiddIe Files Objection
TO Andrews Bill for
Hiqh Court Substitutes

Attorney General Biddle, it was
disclosed yesterday, has raised con-
stitutional objections to the recent
ly offered bill of Senator Andrews,
Democrat, of Florida to permit in
some cases assignment to the Su-
preme Court Of judges of circuit ap-
peals courts when the high court
otherwise would lack majority
opinion"
The Andrews bill would provide
Evening star., 1944-09-28

says he Is dis
cussing matters
with UNIV ar
nished candor"
by the way,
candor me an S
frankness, fair
n ess, truthful-
ness; did the
candidate mean
to imply that
his pre- vi US
SDeeCheS W z + e
not frank, fair
and truthful?-
IN any case, now
that the two
Evening star., 1944-09-28

Tor additional judges was meant to
be mandatory. . further question
would arise as to the power to pre-
scribe the size OF the high court
majority which may render a de-
cision-the statutory quorum OF six
having been met.
There are, he added, certain prac-
tical questions, since the bill would
apply In cases involving ANY estab-
lished legal precedent" That term,
Evening star., 1944-09-28
On the Other Hand
Phones for Farmers Offered Free
AS Issue to Presidential Candidates

as q matter Of course. The same
probably would be true If the Gov
ernment were to lend a hand toward
ending the farmers telephone iso-
lation.
The idea is offered free to both
candidates.
Evening star., 1944-09-28
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c. ~" ALL
THURSDAY.

tryouts for roles In their next pro-
duction, THE Turn of the Road"
Miss Susie v. Watwood, club direc-
tor, will discuss plans for classes in
playwriting, production and acting.
Evening star., 1944-09-28

he said, would be applicable In some
degree to virtually all" cases which
reach the Supreme Court.
He doubted also whether it would
be satisfactory to leave selection Of
the additional Judge to the discre-
ton OF the court. Under the An
drews bill this power would go to
justices not disqualified in a case
because of interest or illness or un-
avoidable absence.
Evening star., 1944-09-28
Bv LoweH MeIIen.

Now that the President shows
signs OF campaigning lin the usual
sense" despite his earlier announce
ment, and now that Gov. Dewey
Evening star., 1944-09-28
Drumu Club to Meet

Calvary Methodist Church Dra-
matte Club will meet at 7:45 o'clock
tonight in Guild Hall at the church,
1853 Columbia road NV, to hold
Evening star., 1944-09-28
to
Questions

A reader can get the answer to any
question of fact by writing The Eve.
street NE. Washinston 2, d. c. Please
tnclose 3 cents for return postage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
nousrs ToR sALE-EAsT

A SMALL s-room house. large iot
al fsnced. garage only 8, GOO
terms You must hurry for this one
A HOLSTER is503 : Nile ri
fs0q
ALCoY. BLOCK s or : NILE
3 bedrooms isrEc lots rec space
close 20 schools Trans anf shonp
only So 600 $3.50 down Si5 per no.
A HOLSTER ltao3 = Mlle IT,
.-TT33
ANsTELL sgse FIVE rooms "a
rage 81 400 terms 1882 BALDWIN.
brick figh' rooms s. 300 500
down ACME REAL ESTATE. sos
Grsuoi PL ass
BARGAIN Z MILE OUTER DIR
SEC bedroom home hos dlnette
and SAY only 3 wears old avn aud
shruhuery. fenced storm sash hui
screens ( side drive immeiiaf pos
session 80 500 s. loo down so
month including taNes ard insurance
fRWlN KlGHT a HINES INC
rrtuf Grstfof Pr $500
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
HARDWOOD. 1922

Sturdy 6-rm. frame home in good
location. 3 bedrooms and bath up.
sunroom natl fireplace hot air neat.
garage. side drive; nv apt
ANDREW L. MALoTT, INC. RA $500
HERE Is A REAL HOME tft for
kingl on Greyfriers. built N late
sos 9 rooms. down. ; up; all face
brick ana stone stoker fed n w
M beautiful basel 2car face hrk
garage Near Fort highway and
outer Drive Immediate poss'n' Lo-
cation excellent. SI3.750
HERE'S 6-rm (3-3) on LOT 80
II wide frame; corner Of Gleason
Tiddesdale. In fine condition hard
wood floors. price IL more than
right $3.50 II you want real
bargain, your have 10 act quickly
Immediate poss'n'
ON EDSEL. price Il right. 6-rr.
frame all hardwood floors. tile
bath and kitchen. like new. ST, cars
and bus AT door; nice grape arhor
and fruit trees. fenced in. II YOU
wait. you lose. Price Sc. 900. These
houses shown on weekdays only!
7 NJ DEFoRD. realtor, 29l5 $.
Fort AT nt34
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
LAKE. RIVER PROP. ron SALE
ACRE ESTATES
CROSSE LIE

CROSSE LIE
One acre homeslies overlooking De-
troit River Fine garden soil Detroit
cry water. bus service, best OF sur
roundinEs Accessible 10 fishing. boat
ing golf and outdoor sports Ex.
ceptioual values ~ ~ 900 on terms.
agent On property sunday. Take w.
Jefferson 20 Crosse lie county bridge,
turn lett over bridge 10 W River
road Turn ftght mite IN property.
~ call for appointment CA 20S5.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
SHARMAN
2n9 RAYMOND RUlIDINt


TWO grocery stores now operating
excellent location and business Rob
ert r. Johnson Co. CA $3.50 Pr
1898
WE HAVE THE BEST RUYs!
HOTEL mr. Masonic Temple water
IN ai rms inc 81 500 shows net
proft of $500 mo s. 600 On
80 RMS ~ " Grd Blvd. In apis
with water. inc, S4e5: owner uses
rms beautifully furnished,
IS nO0 down
Arm brick Crosstown, In apis
with water inc $3.50. newly deco
rated very clean. 81 900 dn
% RMS. Second into u apis. with
water baths inc. S3i5, lease
refries. 500 On
IL NICE rms r Cd Blvd; inc,
S205. refrigs washer vacuum
beautiful surroundings 81 900 Din.
CLASS C--Nr large factory inc
50 500 lease quota: modern
chrome fixtures busy spot; $4,000
down
CLASS C-Northwesi. s-case quota
new electric equipment caters 20
better class trade coy spot.
$4,000 On
IMPERIAL sALEs-cA. 1885
2S3e Woodw -Rm 5oi-Sun l2A
so.RooM hotel. Q cottages. modern
home. pavilion and tavern. completely
furnished same owner p wears high
class clientele hotel reservations
hued near netror $40 mn
Herb sneed 207 p ca River Vowel
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
ROOMING HOUSE

WEST LAFAYETTE, 4isf
3-story home divided into -anari.
merts and ! sleeping room owner
has i-ronm apt on frst hoor 2 com
plete baths and , extra toilets Sell
ng account ~ sickness So 600 down
includes furniture excepting owner =
ant CA 20G5 or MA Sf7h
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
aEsoRrS ron SALE
RESORTS FOR RENT

Npkl hfKN Michigan large, mod
ern cottage for rent. Phone. r. o.
transportation, golf all handy. Can
RA 910O
Broom modern week ends. weekly;
monthly good swimming. fishing,
Wolverine Lake p miles Detroit.
Phone Walled Lake 7-2F23
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
ST. MARYS. 6546

TAPPAN. near Van Dyke and 4
rooms brickote. hot air heat Sc 500
Enquire 6t2t Van Dyke PL 25f7
FULLER SIS. brick veneer, 2-car
garage, stie drive; 1--WE IN lower tor
xl1 a month
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
MEYERS RID 1880

UT T.4F y
Upper vacant; SIS. t2iNf0). all light
rms with vestibule insulated tile
features bath, kitchen. solid drive.
double gar. good condition through
f' M, ,Tny putr,- r.n
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
100 DOWN

$500 DOWN -OPEN
J bedrooms paved street. i0-ft. lot.
Immediate possession 2Ou2f Monte
Vista, north OF 7-Mile Rid. west of
Meyers Rd UN 3-55O0
err NON e. JnuNSON INC
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28

Your beer tavern, rooming house or
confectionery quickly AZ
BUSINESS SALES
E2S Macraheeg Rldu TIE l-g-7b
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28

BOASD ana room, single eeds hom'
co0kng. 81 yea can sat aS Parsons
HELEN. 1855 Excellent food tpir
beds laundry 81 'o Day workers
NElpRUM. sac. Forest nssr Pack.
srd - Home prfvuegcs good uans'
Porfaf,cn. OF f2Tl.
NEWLY decorated cooi food exec
lert transportation near Woodward
Oh 1872 ico Ninder
ROOM sne board for mother and
child goo1 food To Sans
WHITE 4. rrrtirr'rn TAIN heff
home cookinc eYcolfHt trahsnt'rtr
r0r Vernon ard Wfst Grand elVd
lNII4TE- AA-4F# reiurf Ffrfs -
share large rotU Twin beds good
trsusporfsfion OF 3asi
COZ OREp Twin bees ~ share ( 500
fooc. gentleman only To h-e36h
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
PROPERTY MnNAGEm-Nr
COMPLETE REAL ESTATE Ser
seldom 4 Johnson Inc -Four or
NEW HOUSES FOR SALE

NEW HOUSES FOR SALE
A COMPLETE SELECTION
Ready 10 move in 1r bedrooms
All IN convenient locations. $500
down buys new 3-hsdroom home
with rec room near Gratiot-T Mile
Can US today
TURNER A. WILSON
1884 Fast Mite PR 1895
BARLOW. . BLKs. s. OF s MILE
: bedrooms. large lots. close 10
schools; eood transportation LARGE
recreation space a rOomy house
only So 600 $500 down OPEN
AFTERNOONS 4 HOLSTER. l4503
F Nile Pr $500
CoLLINCHAN ls4oo. BUILDER s
SPECIAL Face brick. bedrooms.
attic roughed for ard tie hath
paved street rec room So $50. FILA
terms OPEN TODAY. Nj 1915.
FAST DETROIT Gratiot Nine Mile
Ser New. attractive. well built 3
bedrooms furnace basement attic
low taxes $500 down plus mortgage (.
prepaid items EVERTS Roseville
1910 PA 1926
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
VACANT LOIS FOR SALE

ATTENTION COLoRED
Don't miss this opportunity ~ your
life No lots like this ever sold IN
Inkster Restricted subdivision SizTs
t5xl2s Small down payment. Call
At once DE 5000, evenings IN
$3.50
BUY state owned properties. See
your real estate broker.
CLOSE IN -65xJOO. one block from
school. mr.. q Mile Rd one low tax a
year S325. terms Houseman Sprzley
Corp. 1884 W Mile I'd. RE- 1922.
MIDDLEBEL.T and Pennsylvania
roads, lots 90xi25. s25. Middlebelt
frontage. tOxI0O. $50. Owner at
property Sunday afternoon. sfs
penohscot Bldg, CA 1923
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
HOUSES ron sALE-wEsT

ALPINE, NEAR JOY ROAD
BUNGALOW. brickots rooms on
one foor large income attic new
IS. 200, $1,000 On. cE ii4o.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
GIBRALTAR

Watattfnn;- lasA, &A5A, terms. CITY
water school bus transp over
So 600 spent on canals Opposite
Crosse ne miles south % Trenton.
Take River Rd watch for our sign.
BUY SOW BUILD LATER
Houseman sriz'ey Corp Oh 4sis
ST CLAIR RIVER t0-n lo'. s9gs,
nMnar ca l2un IL 2-RA-a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
rurnished Room. lel Gent
RoARD AND MOONS

SoLoREp-comfor,ahs roon, sen,
uemen only TO q203i. 1871
Twelfth ~ FenkQf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28

5-RM BATH. $3.50
5-RM BATH, GARAGE 81 500
3-RM.. ~ ACRE. $3.50
arm. BATH. UTILITY 50 200
REASONABLE TERMS
n J HESSF REALTOR
2205d Van Dyke-SL 1850
RMS 3 lots. 81 $50 rms furni.
fufe So 500 s rms plastercd bath.
81 n lot. IS. 600 rms S3.67s.
" HEsSE. REALTOR
1898 r Eight Miie-AR 1855
COLORED-Ahoe - MamtramoN
~ rooms S450 down Alfred near
Eastern Market 10 rooms $50
down smith near John r 3
rooms. 81 500 down Many more
come % Edelman. 1925 Oakland az
Westminster
COLORFD-Chandier corner l7-room
hrlck suitable light housekeeping
vacant soon BIG income 81 500
down Many more Come 20 Fdel.
man e526 Oakland a. Westminster
COLORED-Csmeron. ql01 frame
b-rm modern n. furnace. fun
btmt and 6.rm single house m rear
So COO for both terms c. 1a52
Widman p. near MI
oaukes rooms new siding. new
roof. garage So 500 81 600 down or
tcssn 0rfsr Broker fE so22.
tCOLORED-4 rooms. 3 lots e 500
rooms. large attic, 5 lots 81 600
Lots $50. Near Mile-Gratot w
s-eol2
COLORED-f charesi mod s.
IN in poss 81 600 IN TO e-3ati.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

At+t 81 't.t't '.+'
nppORTIINITIES
AFTER Ne SELl-WE SERVE
F2fS IAN Nnker. toe $40
Ths is = rafgaln Tor $3.50 down
RMS Near stan. FY --rrr. $40. .
garages So GOO 81 GOO qc1n.
IS RNS me Sia- ana 3rm api
rrfNaff tafh owner - ESQ down
raep ur-.snes
- FAMILY fsf l.f0 ana ? rms
Nrick Also il ru house same Tor
- 300 d0Wr lrr Oil
Il DMS CrosstoWr 8 fiLidsires,
IS rms f.r Owner gcod building.
b heat. 81 Hnu down
car ass ono more sno1 property
salesman with car
r., ,, 2 ot ,-,5 "a, 4, ~, .'' W g-S,
'.fl-tf '' "'''" -'''i
AT BUSINESS SALES
BEER TAVERN. bnck corner inc
~ BOO A. s'ohet q cocktail stool
bhf sktf na. iAte n"N pays rent /,
81 GOO down
CLASS C. PROPERTY ana ouslness
49,, ...,ars ~, 1911 =, -
$780, 49,, ..-.rs h.,cL cornc..
e. 'a5 S..,,r
Bv Turrh hser 70
take out goo- quota west side
ere S551 weekly electric fountain
brick rent S33 81 500 down hurry
o. this
CONFECTIONERY Inc 800 daily
rent $40 Win ; rooms main east
sac car nc eieC,fl' ioun'aln slk
scu,
and hpstness "A rooms
.oo4 -nr,1,s same ovner over %
Sssrs car ,rrres.e income vel
furntshed "a 500 aoWn
q. MANIC 60. - f,hn y a.,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
SHARMAN

2o7 HAMMOND BUILDING
ATTRACTIVE low priced lots hav-
ing frontage on either Lake 81,
Clair. River or Canal (See Mr. MUIR
ray az Colony Tower near Algnnac on
sunday or call RA 500 or IT, 2-i7se
eveninEEl
CLINTON River - waterfront lot.
Xluo Owner a 4p1n TT ok4-Q
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
lINNHrRST .HAYES
~ BUILT H0NEs 10 il2l
HOUSES FoR sAlE--EhSr

"A NEAT f-usn home ~ large l7t
resr Hsrpsr-s Me fr9ms1ists pos
session only g. 500 ST5o down So
nc Boysy Real Estate. zosil Harper
| II z-se2o
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
Income Bung. Tor Sale-East

COLORED-Su Superior. 1888 SIS. good
siding, new roof garages 81 800,
81 200 down. Broker. PL s122
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
McNichols, mr.. Woodward

3-family. all newly decorated. rents
Si3l per mo-, steam heat. new
stoker. beautiful recreation room
with tile floor. $3.50 down. For sale
by owner John J. Kennedy. TO
q-6lsS 1851 Cameron, mr.. g Mile
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
VACANT

STOUT, lsesr--4 rms mouse dam
aged by Gre: bargain for man handy
with -repAlrs. 5000. Terms. CA 1882
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-28
Income Bungalows for Sale

/ DEARBORN. WIS. n v. income,
steam heat. Gear garage upper va
can't Call B. Ross. 2252e Park St.
7 Dearborn.
Evening star., 1944-10-04

ro.my, Reireshins! :. c.ssns1ha. .n.ns,,ns
nstp' sna YOUR mouth refreshed. nu'
~. larx. economy size.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
County W.C.T.U. Annual
Convention Next tuesday
Edited By Anne Hardy Davis

cruits, children under six years OF
age
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
State Head Insta||s Mrs. Kuhn
AS s ct 40 Chapeau

.ng in endowing and maintaining
IN entire floor in the jewish CEil-
iren,s hospital in Denver, a hes
pital open 10 children of all fai hs
md races.
Mrs. Minium also discussed the
microscopes which the 8 ct 40
purchasing, having already OBJ
tanned one, with second to be
bought at once for the counties in
Southern California. She explained
he use of the Horoscope as a
quick preliminary meanc OF dag
losis to determine the need Of
X-rays, and said that Imperial
county will be granted the first
use CT the equipment because CT
the prevalence of the disease.
The group haG dinner prior to
the meeting, the table being most
attractive with its red and white
decorations and the place carGj,
small cEapeaux, the work of stu-
dents in Pauline Reynolds classes.
Other distinguished Officials who
accompanied Mrs. Minium tc the
valley are: Bobby Hester, Glendale,
la secre taire departmcntale; Vic
toria Marietta, Guadalupe, mar
shal departmentale; Eleanor Hart,
Los Angeles, la concierge depart
mentale, with Marcia Farrell of
Imperial. department chairman of
credentials.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20

WIN TWO state OH lCpTS dS SuCsto
of honor and with election c. Off
GERS as one of the chief highlighfs
of the business meeting, The Inn
perial County Wcmen's Christian
Temperance Union will conduct the
annual convention Tues day of next
week at 10 a. m. in the Holtyille
Christian church, April 25
Ms. Ruth L. Gates, state vice
president, and Mrs. Cora Bruno
meier, state Loyal Temperance Le-
gion secretary, w. attend the con-
vention, and the third speaker on
the convention program is the Rev.
Mr.. Edwin l.. Carter of the FL Gen.
tro Safe Street Christian church,
with DR. Butlcr, whiting evangelist
addressing the gathering at noon.
Music during the neon hour Will
be supplied by Holtvillc Union high
school students. -
A pot luck luncheon is planned
for tie convention at 1890 o'clock.
Convention session will begin at
10 a. m. with Mrs. Eldred Ferguson
of Holtville, county pre- idcnt, pre-
siding.
Mrs. Gates will speak at noon on
the subj ject Cf Lest We Go
Empty Handed Dr.. Butler will
speak during the luncheon hour;
the Rev. Mr. Carter at p. m. and
Mrs. Brunemeier at 3 o'clock, her
topic being "YCur Res possibility
At that hour, in connection wi h
the above talk, will be tie dedi-
cation of the White Ribbon Re-
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
Two Social Events
At EIks Club

Elks are sponsoring two social
events-a dance and a bridge din
ner, beth to take place in the near
future.
The dance is Saturday night, 10
O'Clock at the club rooms and open
only to ElkS and their ladies. 1t
is given in connection with the
Elks golf tournament the following
day. the Calcutta being conducted
at the dance. A buffet supper will
be served at midnight.
On Wednesday night the last
event in the annual tournament
will take place, a dinner being
cerved at p. m. This affair is
open both to Elks and friends of
The lodge but reservations must be
made
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
Shrine Honors
Old and New
Officers

Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. S. of j.,
honcred its outgoing worthy high
priesteSS, Wakneta Echols of Ca
leXico, the outgoing Watchman OF
.hepherds, Upton Pledger of Ca
leXico, ard the new worthy high
rriestess. Citfa Lamson Of BraW-
ley at the Shl:no meeting Tuesday
~ioht in the FL Centro Masonic
temple.
Last years officers gave a fare
we'll party fer Mrs. Echols and Mr..
pledger, presenting the former with
a gift of crystal to match others ir
her set and the later with bill
fold
For Mis- Lamson, the group cele-
brated her birthday, giving her g
crystal dish as a present, and also
held travelling shower in her
horor since she will leave on April
27 to attend the Seslicns c. Su-
oreme Shrine in Chicago. IL, May
|. 2. 3. Taking her vacation at this
time, Miss Lamson will visit her
former home in Southeastern In
diana, visiting friends and relatives
whom she has not seen in 16 years.
Decorations for The evening were
particularly attractive, a big tou-
quet of Cecil orunner roses being
ploced in the chapter room.
In the banquet room roses and
larkfpur were used effectively ard
tempting refreshments were served
by the committee in charge: Miss
Iamlon. MI. and Mre. D. V. Stew
art, Josephine Dryden. M arie
Runge.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
Churches
Schools
Presby+erians
Hold Annual
Meeting

Election of Presbyterian church
officers took place at the annual
meeting of the church Wednesday
night, preceded by dinner attend
ed by members of the congrega-
ton and their families.
Three elc ers whose terms expired
were reelected: L. c. Hawk, Ray
mond Reeder, and William T. Liv-
ingston, the latter being away at
present stationed on the East coast
with the SeabeeS.
J. d. Nesbits was elected elder.
Members of the board of trustees
were reelected: J. D. Nesbitt,
chairman j. R. Fahs, treasurer,
Mrs. Olin Gresham, George Aeams,
F.. H. Mitchell
Mrs. L. M. Moore was elected su-
perir.endent of the children's divi-
sion of the Sunday school and Mrs.
T. r. Lytle, superintendent OF the
aC ult division.
Heads of the various departments
and organizations of the church
made their annual reports, each
report indicating considerable prog
resS during the last few months.
For some months, summer and
fall, the church marked time as it
was without a resic ent pastor, the
Rev. Mr.. Dwight H. Ball arriving
the first of the year to assume his
duties as pastor of the church.
With his arrival and with organiza-
ton of the church in full swing,
all groups have advanced consider
ably and all have interesting plans
for progress.
The dinner was a Camp Marston
benefit, the proceeds going towards
senting local young people to that
camp. Guild members prepared and
served the dinner under the chair
nanship of Mrs. F.. H. Mitchell.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-20
Mrs. Bert Warner Elected as
Braw!ey Club President

lowing officers Will be installed Mt
a brunch on May IT. Mrs. VIII
liam LaBerge. first president;
Mrs King. second vice-president;
Mrs. Harold Brandt. recording sec
retary; Mrs Jessie Copeland, finan-
cial secretary; Mrs. william Fowler.
treasurer: Mrs. H. A. Hastain. au-
ditor; Mrs. Malcolm Ryan, board
member.
Appointive officers are Mrs. Roger
Simons, corresponding secretary.
and Mrs p. E. Palmer, parliament
tartan. Board members whose terms
have not expired and who hold
over for another year are Mrs.
Palmer and Mrs. Frank Kretz.
In addition to the election We'd
nesday's meeting was highlighted by
program presented by the Junior
Women's club. an amusing skit.
During the tea hour. Lois Heat
wall played a group of charming
piano solos, Mrs. Fl. j. Ingram be-
ing chairman for the tea.