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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-02
New Year
Firsts
S+ork lakes a Bow
in 0P Hospital

C"First Baby" picture. Page -
Following is r list OF 'hrsts'
for 1914 M Detroit where the
populace took only brief inter-
lude 20 welcome the New Year
before returning TO the job OF
he-nlnc 10 win the war.
First birth An eight pound,
thtoe ounce baby girl born at mid
night in Gro4>e Polnte Hospital to
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Kuffert
ot l5S22 Faucrest The physician
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First marriage Alfred a. Raby
and Rctha Sagg married at l2:Ol
a. M. at.the home Of the Rev John
Shuung l442 Maryland They
both work at the L. 5. Marine
Hospital
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-02

ltrlbuted to the fact that folks
FL that 1914 was going to be
be- Victory year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-02
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-01-02
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Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Third Birthday
Celebrated

Three years old Sunday, little
Allen johnson was guest of honor
1T a birthday rarty given by his
mother, Mrs. C. o. Johnson. a group
# small children gathering at the
Johnson home to enjoy Aliens
birthday present, a slide erected in
he garden which kept the guests
we'll entertained until the birthday
axe and ice cream were served.
For her table Mrs. Johnson used
, clo-h in red, white and blue, with
mall flags and airplanes delight
ng the youngsters.
Aliens guests were: Carl Ather-
on, Donna Atherton. Ronald Saa-
10. Mike Pitkin, Bill Pitkin, Lee
Routt. Harry Blackman, Flory HUI
Der, Richard Keesee, Charles Lott
Diane Salassi, Donald Lee Birch
field, Caroline Boles, Bobby Edens
Dorothy Jean Mayo, jerry Rosen-
palm, Terry Boles.
Adults present were MeSdames
Theresa Brooks, Rhoda Lott, Cor
'nne Rosenbalm, Ed Blackman, Opal
Keesee, Evelyn Saario, Beryl Pitkin
John Salassi, r. R. Birchfield, Bon
aie AthertOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
Mayo, Aliens grandmother, Mrs
T. M. Mullins, and his parents, Mr.
Ind Mrs. c.. 0. Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Imperial Unit
To Adopt New
Bylaws

IMPERIAL, April 27.-Paul Holdz-
kom American Legion Auxiliary
unit No. LOT, had special meeting
Wednesday night at the Veterans
hall, announcing that reading of
the new bylaws is set for May 3
at Red Cross headquarters, $3.50
p. m, and that the second reading
will be held at the next regular
meeting.
Report of the recent 22nd dis
trict meeting Sunday in Julian was
made by Mrs. Claude Morris, unit
president, and Mrs. Sadie Donald
son, secretary, both of whom at
tended
Winners in the Americanism essay
contest were announced, Imperial S
winners being Billie Evanston, first
in the freshman division; LaVerne
Mccullough, Junior class president,
first in her division. Miss Maude
Chambers and Mrs. Mary Hancock
are their instructors.
Imperial had three students win
in the district poppy poster contest:
James Danskin won first in his
division, Jim Bolie, a second, and
Stella Bonillas a second place. Win
ners will receive their prizes Fri
day. The posters were made under
the supervision of Armand w
Selinger, art teacher.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Society
Clubs
Shower Honors
Future Bride

The J. D. Nesbitt home, 542 Len
Rey avenue, was the scene recently
of shower honoring Pat Jones
whose engagement to Sgt. Virgil
S. Hughes was announced recently
by her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert M. Jones.
These present included a group
of girls who work with Miss Jones
at the Security First National, and
they presented the guest of honor
with a number of attractive gifts
arranged on table centered with
miniature altar, a bride, bride
groom, and minister.
Bingo was played, Miss Borer
winning the first prize and Mrs
Greene. the second.
Refreshments were served, Mis-
Edith Boyd assisting the hostesses
Those present in addition to Mis-
Jones we're: MeSdameS Jack Quis.
enberry, Ed ThieS, Ward Mitcham
William Sheppard, Jack Fox, o. j
Brosseau, c. II. Bogert. Olin Ores.
ham, Phyllis Greene, Robert M
jones, Mrs. Nesbitt the Misse.
Vera Bell Boren, Mary Virginis
McNeece, Arlene Jones, Elizabeth
Nesbitt, Miss Boyd.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27

The play Is an ideal one for stu
dent presentation as its characters
are young people themselves and
the actors play their contemporars
les. All sorts of amusing situations
develop to make TIE play full of
laughs which build up to real
climax. Il
An excellent cast is appearing
under the direction of Miss Bar
bara Doss, and from the technical
end. supervised as far as stage sets
are concerned. by Miss Esther Will
liams, art teacher, the production
will also be outstanding. Gem
trails Technical club is handling
many of the details CT production.
Music for the evening is fur
nished by Central's orchestra, di-
rected by George w. Burt.
The play is open to the general
public.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
MRS. WARMER GUEST

In the afternoon Mrs. Benjamin
Warmer, district youth cooperation
chairman, will be the speaker. Mrs.
Warmer is a past district president
and a paso grand matron, Order of
the Eastern Star.
At nocn a wartime luncheon will
be featured-every woman who at
tends is to bring her sandwiches
and Calexico will furnish dessert
and coffee.
For the opening exercises, Mrs.
A. V. Vierhus will lead the group
singing with Mrs. Jessie Copeland
as pianist, both of Brawley. Mrs.
George King, president of the Braw-
ley club and district auditor as
well as county American citizen
ship chairman, will lead the pledge
OF allegiance. Mrs. F.. d. Jacobs,
Ell Centre, chairman of Bible litera-
ture, will present a meditation; ;
Mrs. F.. L. Young, vice-president of
the hostess club, will offer greet
ings; and Mrs. H. J. Ingram of
Brawley,. county art chairman and
past county president, will respond
for the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
OF Interest to Women
Edited By Anne Hardy Davis
CALENDAR
Thursday

Thursday
Surgical dressings, 1880, Ten
Thousand club.
Mems dinner, 7, Methodist church.
Night school, !, high school.
Troop II, Z, Scout hut.
Troop rs, 1880, Methodist church.
Troop ~, 1880, Washington school.
Electricians, 1880, Labor temple.
USO Junior hostesses, 1880, Junior
college.
Motor corps, 7:30, Ten Thousand
club
Building trades, 8, Labor temple.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks club.
U.S.W.V. Auxiliary, 8, Veterans
hall.
Eastside- Sunset, s, Eastside
school.
Concert, 8, Wilson school.
Friday
Surgical dressings, "a, Ten Thou
sand club.
Kiwanis, IL, Barbara Worth.
Painters, 1880, Labor temple.
Signal chapter No. 276, O.E.S., s,
Masonic temple.
Mceabe Eucalyptus, 8, McCabe
school.
Junior play, S:l5, high school.
Mems Chorus Follies, 8, Hoffman
school, CaleXicO.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
New Officers of
Los Amioos

Mrs. Darrell Dixon is the new
president of Los Amigos group of
the Presbyterian church having
been chosen for that office at the
annual meeting held Wednesday
night at the manse.
Other officers are: Olin Gresham
president; Mrs. Glenn Bowers
secretary, and Mrs. Louis M. Moore
treasurer.
Plans were made for the May
meeting which is to be an outing
to the sand dunes.
Preceding Wednesday nights meet
ing, the group enjoyed supper in
the garden, cooking halnburgers
over the grill.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Churtl, hes
Schools
Calexico Chorus
Presents Follies

CALEXICO, April 27.-CaleXico
Mems chorus is presenting its first
Follies, 10 acts of vaudeville, Fri
day night at o'clock in the kin
dergarten room at Hoffman school,
CaleXico.
Doors will open at 7:30 p. m. and
patrons are reminded that the seat
ing capacity is limited.
The Mems chorus will be assisted
by a group of Calexico's most at
tractive young women and every
indication points to a most enjoya-
BILE evening.
Mrs. w. H. Lorenz is director for
the chorus which is one of the
valleys best known musical organi-
cations whose annual concert is
always anticipated The Follies is
a new venture and is certain to
meet with approval. That popular
pianist, Ollie MacJaryiS, will az
company the chorus.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
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SHOES

SHOES
Ration book l, stamp 18, good for
ne pair uf shoes through April
O; ration book 3, airplane stamp
:. good indefinitely for one pair
# ratiOned shoes.
MEAT, BUTTER, CHEESE. OILS
Book 4. red stamps A8, B8, CO,
O8. E8, F0, G8, H8, J9, K8, LIB, M8,
N3. P3, O.. leach good for 10 points
yalid indefinitely.
Salvaged fat, good for four cents
md two rleat ration points per
pound.
SUGAR
Book 4, stamps No. 80 and 81
marked sugar. good indefinitely for
i've pounds each. Special stamp
70. 40 (marked sugar. good through
February %, l945, good for five
pounds.
GASOLINE
Coupon IL. A book, good through
me 81
CANNED GOODS
Book 4. blue stamps A8. B8, CO,
O8, E8, F3, G3, H8. J8, K8 leach
rood for 10 points, valid indef-
nitely.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
County Federation to Hold
Meeting in EI Centro

Important business and a splen-
did program will highlight the meet
ing Of the Imperial County Fedora
ton o. Women's clubs meeting on
May S in Fl Centre at the Ten
Thousand club house with Calexico
as the hostess club
Mrs. Adolf Binder, of Calexico,
county president, in announcing
the meeting said that since this
is the last board session until fall,
many important items must be dis
cussed. Moreover, since the state
convention has been cancelled in
cooperation with federal agencies,
much business that would other
wise be transacted at the state
gathering must be considered in
Guiding plans for the rededication
program on May 25
For the program, in the morn
ing, p. H. Wofford of Calexico will
show beautiful pictures of valley
scenes, and also pictures of Calex-
ico's Cavalcade.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Section Plans
Last Session

Arts and Crafts section of the
Ten Thousand club made plans
for the next meeting, the closing
one of the current year, when the
section met Wednesday in the club
house.
This last meeting is to be a party
and open only to members. Every
one who plans to attend must tele-
phone reservations.
Mrs. Karl E. Voelter, Mrs. Philip
knights, Mrs. Carl w. Nelson and
Mrs. Emma McKuSick were host
esseS for Wednesdays luncheon and
guests included MeSdames Leslie
Mcconnell, S. Davidian, Mary Ro-
sasco, Mildred Roberts L. l.. Voel-
ter, M. H. Medlar, Ruth Huston,
Wanda Maynard.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Bridge Club
Entertained

Wednesday bridge club members
were the guests this week of Mrs.
Robert r. SchWob who entertained
them for luncheon at her home,
the Tamarack ranch, Imperial.
Covers were laid for Mesdames
M. j. LaBrucherie, George B. Will
loughby, Frederick Powers Heald,
Richard H. Moore, Howard Farms
worth, Russell Yeager, William G..
F'oSs and the hostess.
Mrs. Farnsworth won high score
prize and Mrs Heald the travelling
prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
she She SHOPS
cash and CARRY
Without Painful Backache

Many sufferers relieve naggng backachs
quickly. once they discover that the real
cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
The kidneys are Natures chief way of taks
ing the excess acids and waste out of the
blood. They help most people pass about 2
pints day.
When disorder of kidney function permits
poisonous matter to remain in your blood, ie
may cause nagging backache. rheumatic pains.
nights, swelling, puffiness under the eyes.
headaches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty
passages with smarting and burning some
times shows there is something wrong with
your kidneys or bladder.
Don't waiti Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills, used successfully by millions for over
40 years. They give happy relief and will help
the Is miles of kidney tubes flush out poison
Gus waste from your blood. Get Doans Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
EIks TO Continue
Bridge Tourney

So insistent was the demand for
another bridge dinner, that the
Elks club has decided to extend the
bridge tournament, having one more
evening Of play, set for May IT.
This decision was made at We'd
nesday nights party, originally
scheduled as the closing event in
the series. After delicious dinner,
bridge was played, 96 participating
in the contract game.
Mrs w. B. SWanberger won high
score prizes for the women and
Mrs. w. A. SWe"dfeger, ST., the
second, the mems prizes going to
H. L. Bush, Sr.. for high score, and
DR.. Forrest E. Kutz, second
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Wins Honors
At Brown

Henry Jensen, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. w. Jensen, 581 SandalWood
was one of four out of 231 stu
dents at Brown Military Academy
who won the scholarship ribbcn
for the second successive time
school officials announced recently
Young Jensen who attended ele-
mentary school in Ell Centro is a
freshman at Brown.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Reservations for
Breakfast Closed

fll reservations for the May
>reakfast sponsored by the Metho-
list Women's society for May 2
7uecday, have been taken and nc
nore may be made, the committee
,hairmen announced on Thursday
The breakfast is to take place at
q noon with Mrs. H. l.. Bush, Jr
in charge Of the menu and Cecora-
ions and Mrs. Eugene Waterman
5he program.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
On University
Honor Roll

Two FL Centro students arc
amCrg tie 81 on the RodlandS
University honor roll for the fall
semester, having exceptionally high
grade point averages.
These two students are Frances
Aaron who is in her eecord year
ard whCoe Grade Point average
was 3G7 and Fayola Roach, in her
first year, whose grade point av-
erage was 80. The highest grade
point average was 40.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Sand Dune Party
For Classes

Fifth and sixth grade boys and
girls of the Methodist church school
will meet Friday at 4 p m. in the
social hall for a sand dune party.
Vernon Hiebert and Mrs. NJ C.
Pinnell are teachers and Mrs. Wes-
ley He'll, superintenden of the de-
partment. The Rev Mr. Hayden
S. Sears will chaperone the group.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
ON THE FRONT
IN THE VALLEY
APPRECIATION

Chaplain Wilkinson CT the Naval
Air station, Holtviile, Thursday eX-
pressed his appreciation for the
cooperation giver him Sunday by
members of the State Street Chris
tian Church who took charge OF
the divine service al Tie station.
a service which he said, the men
enjoyed particularly as it seemed
more like a service at home.
The Rev. Mr.. Edwin L. Carter
pastor, preached On the subject
One Against Jerusalem - and
the Score
Members cf the girls chorus,
Wilma Jeanne Lakey. director
sang a group of sacred numbers
with Hazel Lehman as accom-
ranist. Other members Of the
chorus are: Evelyn Owens, Virginia
Moreno, Oleta F'lippo, Ieola Ash
ley, Mary Ellen Morgan, Patricia
Marshall, Barbara Deem, Lois
ToWle, Dorothea Fellhauer
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Juniors to Present June Mad
FRIDAY and Saturday NIGHTS

Final rehearsals are underway
for June Mad" the entertaining
three-act comedy to be presented
Friday ard Saturday nights by
Centrals Junior class in the high
school auditorium at BIS o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
Deputy to Visit
Signal Chap+er

Lillian Talmage of Imperial,
deputy grand matron. will make her
official visit to Signal chapter No.
276, Order of the Eastern Star, at
the meeting Friday night, 8 O'Clock,
Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
NEED RECORDS

American Legion Auxiliary men,
bers are collecting records to be
sent to the men at the fighting
fronts and any Ell Centrans having
records to give are asked to leave
them at the Edna Morrison studio
One commanding officer OF 9
unit Wro'e recently that one OF his
men had received a record az a
birtkGay present and that it had
provided enjoyment for hundreds
aS it was played over and over on
the loud speaker sc that everyone
might hear it.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27
W0MEN'S HOUSE FR0Ck,

The sunny side of your wardrobe! Delightful cotton
frocks to keep your life gay Checks and stripes in
sizes II to SO.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-04-27

For the little fellows!
Denim slacks and jac-
ikets for lots of hard
wear. Sizes 3 to 6.
Others 2.38.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11

First It. William H. Garland 72ll Pitt was home
today wearing the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallanty
in action and seven Oak Leaf Clusters on his Air Medal
after years of combat three heaterS of the war
IT. Garland commercial ar student at Wayne
University before becoming navigator on a Flying
Fortress said of ms decorations:
II got them for helping kick the Germans out of
Africa bombing them Casino and rading them dur
ing the day England
I'm Italy met the rocket gun. 10 fact, the GER
dVed In on us shooting them. They missed with
every shot and few away without fighting any
You see they can't aim that gun"
In one operalon over GERMANY. 1t Garland said his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11
Hero Comes Home With Decorations
Won i'm Air Fighting Against Germans

shin was under attack from either ackack guns or Naz
fighters every moment II was over enemy territory
They thought he air forces mechanic lead
inc fairly routine and quiet life repairing engines at
some base in England //l
So they were somewhat surprised when he showed
p al home on furough wearing the Distinguished Flying
Cross and the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
I'M partial recognition of the fact that he had gone roar
ing over Europe 20 times waist gunner in Flying
Fortress.
In fact they rather thought he was Spoofng them
~ first untll ne showed them a citation signed by 1t.
Gen Dootle praSng his courage GOODNESS and skill
that destroyed enemy airpane, warded OIL many
enemy attacks and aided materially IN the success oil
miss
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11

STRAyF0RD-'7sI West Vernon Hwy.
Open $780, DinnerRare.
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Under Two FLAGS" Claudette Colbert
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-11

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other one! Specially so
when It has a metal
frame covered with hne
rayon tlfieta 60. 7.35
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
MRS. RAYMOND L MORRIssEY Catherine ManniOn Weeds Sergeant K. J. MOvYiSSey

Mrs. Morrissey, the former Miss Catherine Mary Mannion, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. John F. Mannion. Granite street, became the bride of Tech. Sergt. Raymond J. Morrissey, son of Mrs. Mary MOrrissey and the late John Morrissey, South View street, this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier church. Rev. James Frederick offlciated. The ale tar was banked with tgladioli and musical program arranged by Ro- bert Birt, organist. included an "Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus'.'
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore z white mousseline de soie gown with vel- veray brccade fashioned with high yoke, long sleeves tapering to a point at the wrists and a full skirt which terminated in long train. Her iingertip veil of bridal illusion was edged with Chantilly lace and was arranged from a tiara Of Or- ange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and baby's breath centered with an orchid.
 A pink mousseline de sole gown with a gathered bodice, high yoke and full skirt was worn by Miss Mary Morrissey, as maid of honor. A crown of roses held her pink shoulder length veil and she carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.
 Cut flowers decorated the brides home at a reception for approxi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
The World 0f Music

YoRK-CUP)The Lewsohn Stadium Concerts of New York Sunday night in gala fashion with wo- ballet festival Grace Moore concert in which the opera screen first stadium and performance combined the Mozart Concerto No 27
 major piano his amusing mpro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17

mately 100 guests including those from Gardner. Mass, Mount Yer. non, N. r.. New Rochelle. N. r.. and Waterbury. Mrs. Mannion chose a grey print dress. and white access sories while the bridegroom's mother wore a blue print dress with blue and white accessories. Both wore rose corsages.
 The bride was dressed in black crepe. black and white accessories with an orchid corsage when the couple left on an unannounced wed. ding trip. The bride is a graduate of Wilby high school and her hus- band a graduate Of Leavenwortli high school. Sergt. Morrissey re. gently returned after spending two years on Ascension island. He was formerly with the i02nd Infantry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-17
Hoffm0n-DGrcey
 Brid0l Yesterday

Miss Marguerite whalen Darcey, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. James n. Darcey, Paul Ncy road. Cheshire. and Lieut.. u. g) uotfrcd Oscar Hoffman. .. 6. N. R.. son of Mir. and Mrs. Jean l.. Hoffman, Reno, Nev., were married yesterday after. noon at 3 o'clock at St. Brields church, Cheshire, in a ceremony performed by Rev. Linus Verhelst, o. M. S.. Butler. N. ]. A string quar. tet, under the direction Of Mario Die Cecco played several selections for . half hour previous to the cere. mony. The quartet, composed Of Mir. DiCecco, Peter Loro. Max Berman and Adolph Abbenante. also played during the ceremony.
 Presented in marriage by her fa- ther, the bride wore a white silk marguisette gown over satin trim med with valenciennes lace, veil In three tiers arranged from a cap of polnte venise heirloom lace and her maternal grandmother's white cameo pin. She carried a bouquet of stephanotis.
 Miss Kathlene Nj. Carter, as maid of honor, wore an American Beauty taffeta gown designed with a sweet heart neckline and bracelet length sleeves. Her matching headdrcss featured jade green bow and long streamers and she carried a bou- qnet of croton leaves and grape ivy. Miss Renee Bienvenu of Montreal, P. C.. Miss Lois Deming. Miss Anita Clark and Miss Patricia Wolff. Cheshire, were bridesmaids. Their gowns were of jade green taffeta with sweetheart neckllnes and brace. let sleeves. Their matching heads dresses were accented with Ameri- can Beauty bows cnd long stream. CTS and they carried bouquets of American Beauty gladioli and grape ivy.
 Norman A. Smith. Lynn. Mass. served as best man and Alfred c. Deming. Amos C. Lanphear. pr. Em- mons R. Wolff and Edward J. Hart, all of Cheshire, were usiers.
 A reception for l50 guests was held at the Darcey home following the ceremony. Friends and relatives attended from Ardsley -on- Hudson, N. Y., Nahant. Mass. Poughkeepsie, N. F., Brooklyn. N. Y.. Lynn. Mass. Dahlgren. Va, Scituate. Mass, Bell more, L. l., Burlington, Vt., Water bury, Milford, Bridgeport. Torring- ton, Winsted, Meriden. Woodbury. Bristol, Hamden and Cheshire. Mrs. Darcey received guests in a silhou- ette gown of pale robins egg blue, and a mauve and robins egg blue feather hat. She carried a matching lace fan trimmed with silver beads and laced with mauve ribbon.
 For travel the bride selected a heaven blue crepe gown with an embroidered organdie blouse over pink, a matching bolero and yelled hat of pink uncurled ostrich feath- CTS, black accessories and a eorsage of sweetheart roses. The couple will reside in Miami, Fla, where Lieut.. Hoffman is stationed at the Naval Air Base, following a wedding trip.
 Mrs. Hoffman attended Trinity college. Washington, D. C., and was graduated from Weylister Secretar' ial School. Her husband was grad uated from the University of Nevada with the class of 1889.