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THE BAKERSF1ELD CALIFORNIAN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, t937 MTARUND GROUP Broadcast of Missionary to 'Be Feature of Slated for b. 17 (Special to O'aUfiirnian) McFARLAND, Feb. were completed by Woman's Council members at their meeting for assembling at the Community Methodist Church next Wednesday evening at 6:30 to listen to a world broadcast by Dr. E. -Stanley Jones of India, a missionary of the Board of Foreign' Missions of tho church.

thousand churches with a tqtal of more than four and one- million members Will bo linked Into one gathering by radio. This will include churches from Maine to, California and from Now York to Buenos-'Aires and Bombay. Following tho broadcast at o'clock a potluck dinner will bo held. The entire community Is extended an invitation to listen to the broadcast and Join in supper later at tho social' hall. Reverend 'Clifford pastor of the lo cal church, is having a radio In stalled at.

the church. Life of Lincoln Told Mrs. C. L. Ratekln led In tho devotional services.

She presented Miss Catherine Burroughs of Gonoa, Illinois, who is visiting in the homo of. her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and'Mrs. I. -A.

Burroughs, who gave a reading of the "Life of Mrs. R. E. Trosk presided at the business session at which events of Importance were planned, including dollar social of the council which Is to be held lit tho coun try home of Mrs. George Huncfeld on the next regular meeting date Thursday, March 11.

Correspondence was read Includ an announcement of the Fcder ated Aid meeting at tho First M. Church at and Tuolumne streets Fresno, on March 9. Reports were given by commit tees and the council members voted to pay the money realized from tho international tea to conference claimants. They also voted to buy rubber pads for tho basement stairs Mrs. H.

B. Carter and Mrs. O. Barnott wero appointed as a com mittee to purchase the'pads. Many Present Mrs.

Allen served--refreshments during the social hour. Sho was assisted by Mrs. Clayton Elston. Special guests at the-meeting were Miss Burroughs, -Mrs. Carl Hansen of Nebraska and.

Mrs. Mable Tollofson, who Is visiting hero from her homo In Oklahoma. Members present with Allen we.re Mes- tlames Arnold Brown, F. B. Trask, A.

J. Petersen, E. TV. Dumke, C. L.

Ratekln, E. L. Selby Holmes, I. A. Burroughs, George Hunefeld, Clayton Elston, O.

O. Barnett. Ruth Sllmmons, Clifford Ford, E. E. Damon, Paul Llndley and Elmer E.

Women's Auxiliary in Home Meeting MOUNTAIN Mrs. U. yF.llkol wjis hostess-to members of 'the Women's Auxiliary at hot- homo Thursday afternoon. Mrs. H.

R. Tooker conducted-a help- ul devotional pcrldd, with a duet lung by-tho Reverend and Mrs. RUy Underwood." Tho March mooting will bo hold at ho homo of Mrs. B. O.

Buerkle and v'lll bo a silver tea. women DIOIorglo Farms will have charge of the April and May meetings- It was planned that each member shall earn a sum of money between now and tho April meeting to turn nto tho treasury and reports on how It Is earned will bo given In rhyme. Thoso present were Mesdames T. Reagan, H. R.

Livingston, O. Sparks, J. D. Whltohouse, Elmer Stark, Eldon Hamilton, P. A.

Mabray, W. B. Hamilton, John C. AVes- ton, J. MhCoUIson, L.

C. Huckeba, C. P. Clark, W. L.

Calhoun, R. B. Young, a. F. Thornburg.

Mesdames E. J. Andress, Roy Mul- llns, E. V. Ranstoh.

W. Harrcl, R. W. Burgess, H. R.

Tomllnson, F. R. Wcston, R. S. Carter, E.

G. Buer- klo, G. H. Fllkel, Charles Norton, C. E.

Thbrnburgh, C. Grlbblo, H. R. Tooker, J. L.

Burgess, Miss Merle' Grlbblo, tho ReVcrond and Mrs. Ray Underwood. Mojate Red Cross Fund Is Well Over Quota, Reports to The CallfOrnlanl SLATED AT Farewell Dinner' Arranged at Roscdulc Home for, Friends, Relatives (Special to.fhcOaH/ornlan) U0313DALE, Fob. Mr. DavlS Mlnlsker and Mrs.

Mary Wilson 6t Traverse City, 'who have visited relatives herd for the past two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Helmforth arranged a charming farewell dinner and party, for a largo group of their friends and relatives.

The affair was held In the Highland Park hall Saturday evening. After the dinner games and other entertainment, as woll as a Jolly social' evoking, busied tho participants. Mr. and Mrs. Mlnlsker and Mrs.

Wilson had not been in 'California for 15 years, wore guests -during their stay at'-the homes of Peter Insurance Agents to Attend Confab McFARLAND, Feb. Baker, district manager of the State Farm Insurance Company of Bloom- Ington, Illinois, for fcern and Tulare counties, left recently for city to attend the annual convention of the company. -This Is the ninth consecutive year Mr. Baker has won tho complimentary 'trip to the convention by virtue of the amount of business he has transacted. Insurance of Mr.

Baker's district who earned the trip by-writing a of business and who left-Wednesday for the east include E. S. Steward of this city; Mrs. L. C.

Baker of Porterville, Andrew Heimforth of Rosedale, C. E. Sward of Magunden and M. A. Tls- dale of Orange Cove.

Helmforth and, Mr. drew Helmforth in and Mrs. Rosedale, An- Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wegls In Taft, Mr.

and Main and Mr. and Mrsi- Orvllle, Helmforth In Bak- orsfleld, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Helm- OJAVE, Ifeb. of'the.

Alojavo community and sur- miidlng districts have subscribed a total oC tp. aid in the relief fund for sufferers In the flooded areas of tho eastern states. Tho abovo amount has been forwarded to. the American Red Cross Association 'In Bakersfleld by the Reverend W. Judson Oldfleld, chairman.

A audta of was asked of this Tho largest subscribers woro em- ployes of tho Mojavo division and tho Soda Hill Camp of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Organizations aiding In this drive wore the Mojave Community Congregational Church, Saint Mary's of the Desert Catholic Chtirch, Mojavo Parent-Teachers Association and Mojave Woman's Club. Employes of the Mojavo Aqueduct division donating were: E. H. Fleming and Clyde W. Zimmerman, $15.00 each; R.

A. Kolsoy and Murdo Me- Ivor, $2.00 each; S. S. Kozlch, P. B.

Clinton, A. Lewis, E. J. Kelscy, P. a.

Walker, William High D. WIV R. H. Gantt, Henry F. Llllcn- thai, Robert R.

Cheney, O. W. Rich ardson, G. W. Wallln, Albert forth In Highland Park and Mr.

and Mrs. 2. L. Davis, and Mr. and O.

W. Helmforth in Oildalc. Tho Michigan people made their temporary residence hero p. W. Hnlmforth homo and' with Mr.

and Mrs. Helmforth enjoyed'many scenic tours, including a to the San Francisco arid Gatp bridges, a visit to the' Taft ollfje.lds, a trip to Avenal, an outing to Brites Valley and the Tehachapl women's prison and other excursions In and about Bakersfleld. Mrs. Mlnlsker and Mrs. Wilson are sisters of O.

W. Helmforth and nieces to Peter Helmforth and Miss Minnie Helmforth. A cousin to tho Michigan group, Mrs. Mary Cross, also of Traverse City, accompanied them to this state and visited with her sister in Pittsburg, during tho stay. Tho out-of-state guests left Sunday for Long Beach and after a week's visit with another brother and sister-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Helmforth, they will return to Mich- JUDGE PUBDY DIES HONOLULU, Feb. IB. (A. Milton Dwlght Purdy, 70, Judge of the United States court at Shanghai, China, and former federal Judge In Minnesota, is dead hero.

Housewarmingr Is Enjoyed ait Delano DELANO, Feb. and Mrs. Mitchell E. Bentoh we're pleasantly surprised recently when the Exchange CJub and their wives gave them a surprise housewarming at their new home on Madison Bridge and community singing passed the hours and. refreshments were served.

Prizes went to Mrs. Clarence Roup, Edwin P. Jacobsson and Jean' Benton. Mr. and Benton were presented with- a lovely gift for their, new-home.

Enjoying tho evening' with Mr. and Mrs. Benton were Messrs, and, Mesdames William B. Smltfl, Frank Hoopes, Steven D. Nil), Gus A.

Fbrsblad of Pixley, Clarence J. Roupo, Arthur Faylo, Elmer E. Lobre, Walter S. Allen. Jack Busch, Edwin P.

Jacobsen, Mrs. W. R. Woollomos, Leslie Adams and Jean Benton. Igan by way of Oklahoma and St.

Louis, Mo. Mrs. Cross will join 1 party at Long Beach. Thoso who shared Saturday evening's dinner arid party amid gay valentine decorations were: Messrs. and Mesdames, Philip Helmforth, Arthur Harbaugh, W.

P. Lewis, Or- vlllo O. Helmforth, Robert L. Main, John, Edward Albert Tanhordt, Paul Guand, Philip Clara, C. W.

Bcanior and Bowdeii, $1.00 Thoso donating less than' a' dollar were: Ray Bless Ing, A. Harpham, A. E.d Blswcll, H. F. Bishop, W.

R. Canovc Eric N. Palme, Mart S. Hlnojosa Alernon Elliott, Vernon Peters arid B. Employe's at the Soda Hill Camp donating were: Edgar D.

Hoag JanloS Bofgmcler, $5.00 Johri J. Ewlng, Dayo McLean, Pau Clinton, and Robert Gordon, each; Jess M. Ramsey, Jack' Davis E. S. B9worman, Norman High Jr.

Dave Cooper, Gus Durham, Walte Jlenshardt, C. C. Carlllc, Fred Payno and Dave Shelton, $1.00 each "Moss hall" collections amounted $4.67. Citizens of the Mojavo community donating were: Mrs. Gloanah Bal Bohan, John J.

Nestor, J. T. Now 'som, George Stambrook, Stevo Coc carelll, Dr. and Mrs. Phil J.

Voge" Mr Mrs. A. D. Cofflll, J. Ames, J.

F. Mobley. and A. A. Houck $5.00 each; M.

H. Craig, Mr and Mrs. W. O. Davis and C.

J. Lan don, $2.60 each; Mojave Rebeka lodgo No. 369, Joe Stivors Mrs. Charles Reynolds, John Meily Reverend a'nd Airs. W.

Judsort OU Glenn Helmforth, (Kettleman City), (Taft), Fred Hlem- old, Mario Hamilton. A. Schauss, H. A. Hnrdln and Mrs.

T. E. $2.00 each. Those giving 1.00 paeh were: Mrs. V.

S. Cooper, Trs. F. L. Dunnoll, Mr.

and Mrs. 1 racy Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Hans Vlsser, Mrs.

E. Temple, Mrs. Patrick Wolff, fl.r. and Mrs. W.

T. Ncwsom, Mrs. B. Taylor, Mrs. James Mattlngly, Ire.

William Harder. Mr. and Mrs. J. Backus, Mr.

and Mrs. Grant lerrlll, Mrs. S. Ewlng, Mrs. H.

II. 'Yahm, Virginia Harwood, Dr. 'homds J. Klndcl, Mr. and Mrs.

H. Jackson, Rolllo Duntloy, Mrs. C. Chancy, M. L.

Austin, Leon Etter, John AVhltc, Mrs. Mary Strcby, Vcndal Oakes, Myrtle Duntloy, P. Bledsoe, Arthur LaPolnt, D. R. Clem Ruskauff, Pearl Boane, Jack Jaurs.

Abo Ogulnlck, P. S. Donaldson, H. J. F.

Lopes, Ida Mae Burnett, lay Snow, E. E. Steans, Lily McDonald, F. Cappollo, D. Duncan, Paul -Blswoll, P.

Patterson, Russell Osgood, Howland, Mrs. Albert (ippollo, G. Cdtturro, Holden. Toe A. Rollah, Bruce Mlhard, Mrs.

Mabel Mr. and Mrs. John R. M. Adduddcll, W.

H. Kennedy, -Mahoney, Mrs. George W. Hodges and Mrs. G.

Vf. Everett. Other contributions 'were: Mrs, Mabel Crone, Mr. and V. Smytho, "a friend," J.

G. Sherrlll, Mrs. C. Thompson, "a Williamson, Thomas Ray, Evelyn D. Edon, Bottle' Donn, Bert Fisher, Johnny S5eb Ruth Dumment, Helen I Oucsturf; Conrad Ray, Mrs.

W. Cain, Mrs. Joy Kertey, Mrs. A. V.

Brown, Mrs. C. Mozley and "a friend." Two Cremated and Five Others Burned BUCKEYE, Feb. Luclllo Brown, 6, and her brother, Louis, 4, were cremated early to'day and five other persons wero burned, one critically when a tent-houso went up In flames, Ignited accidentally by tho parents of the two children. Thoso burned wero R.

H. Brown, condition critical; J. L. Brown father of tho children; J. B.

Adams; John P. Creach, and G. C. Carver. Boy Scouts of Troop 14 lo Hold Ceremonial Feb.

20 to Award Citations The ARVIN, Feb. 'A court of honor for tho Boy Scouts of troop 14 will be held February 26 accord- Ing to a recent announcement of Scoutmaster M. H. Llnncotr. Individual scout and troop achievements Fruitvale Pupils Present Playlets FUUITVALE, Fob.

S. and Club, upper grade organization at tljc Frultvalo School, presented two playlets at the school Friday which wore enjoybd by tholr follow students and members of the faculty. Thn first was entitled, I 'Tl)o Fifth Trunk," nnd was Dented by tho following cast: Miriam, Hosalyn Htancllff: Doris, Marguerite Neaso; Carl, Beverly Stewart; Tommy, Carl Kwert: Aunt Beatrice, Opal Mills; goblin, Clara Jane Booth. Tho second skit was culled "Orig- Inal Valentines Day" and was pre- for February will be honored at the coming event. All troop activities how in progress arc being centered around preparations for Camporoo next spring.

The patrols arc competing with one another In troop maneuvers and arc exercising tho best qualities of good scouting In an endeavor to excel! tho standard by which they nre Judged. Lust month the Tiger patrol led tho troop and each member was awarded a staff. Individual points wont to Laurence Krautcr, Leland Brown, Conrad Clark, Martin Jeffries, Benny Me Morran, Hall Dean Laslster, Ward Stockton and Junior Brewer. A scout committee prepared and served recent Booster Club's dinner. Thoso acting wero Conrad Clark, head chef; Max Permenter; head waiter; Luther Hearron, Buddy Wilson, Hall Dean Laslster.

Robert Stout, Weldon Stout and Ray Hoi- comb. Commendable work was reported. President of Class ARVIN, Fob. eighth grade of the Arvtn school announces class officers elected at a recent meeting. Billy Nance is tho president; Hazel Green, vice-president, and Buddy Wilson, sergeant.

The class hopes, through Its now organization, to take an active part In future school affairs. Other school notes show that tho orchestra now has two new sets of music books, one bought by tho members and tho other by tho P. T. A. Leila P.

Garrett Is tho musical director. The Arvln school plans to ex change prqgrams with tho Moun tain View school In the near future. Principal M. R. Llnscott reports that $17.15 has been given to the Rpri Cross bv tho school senteil by Wesley Nichols as "St.

Valentino." while Carl Kwert and Beverly Stewart 'portrayed tho characters of Jailers. Valentino boxes were placed In each room and many season's greetings wero exchanged. Winners In a spelling contest.con- cluded recently In tho sevtnth and eighth grades, were treated by the losing side Friday. Tho winners wore captained by Arnold Llosch while Opal Mills led tho losors. Honor Wasco Pair at Serenade Fete WASCO, Feb.

Jolly chlvarl was given WednoBday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott who wero married February 6 by Rov. G. H.

Webb of tho Nazarone Church. Tho young people wero serenaded at their apartment, after which tho group went to the homo of Mr. and Mrs. C. Colqultt where refreshments were served.

Thoso who enjoyed tho party besides tho honor guests Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scott wero Messrs. and Mesdames T. I.

Hubbard, T. Vf. Holder, C. Colqultt, Harlan Paul Groves: Misses Shell, Leora Paul Scott, tfayo nnd' May Colqultt, Louise Rake, Mary Mitchell, Marjorlo Col- qultt, Virginia Harris. Lucille Fitzer, Mary Frances Scott; Messrs.

King Scott, Clarence Terrlll, Leo Baker, Odls Baker, Woodrow Rako, Paul McClung, Paul Talent, Luther Talent. Leo Bates, Leo Woods, Carl Dunn, Arlen Lemon and Leland Scott. OF SCHOOL EVENT Antelope Volley School in Special Assembly for" Birthday Program (Sprclal to Tlic Callfornlan) MOJAVE, Feb. observance of the 128th birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln, special assembly was given on Friday morning In tho auditorium of tho Antelopo Valley Joint Union High School. A playlet, entitled "Tho Strength of Lincoln," was portrayed by members of the dramatics class and directed by Austin F.

Menzlcs. Those taking part In the program were: Ray Primer, who portrayed the part of "Abe Amerla Batz, "Jessica Harry Blasdell, "John Billy Llghtle, "Noah Armstrong," and Janice Anderson, "Jano Armstrong." Several selections, among them "Tho Stars and Stripes Forever," by John Phillip Sousa, war played by tho orchestra under the direction of Miss Alelalde Klnnamon. At tho close of tho' program the student body Joined In singing "Darling Nolle Gray." Pixley Girl Now Member of Group DELANO, Feb. Betty Manning of Pixley was Initiated as a now member of the Gavel Club of tho Delano Joint Union High School, at a recent meeting of the club which was held at the Sarah Sandrlnl, west the Initiation GREAT HIGHWAY PLANNED ROME, Feb. 15.

(U. for a $150,000,000 highway Unking Munich to Romo arc being drawn up by Italian, German and Austrian engineers. Tho highway will bo the most modern motor road In tho world. of Miss town. After President Harold Dyar welcomed the new member, and a social tlma was enjoyed, which Included spell" Ing games and contests for which prizes were awarded to Miss line Thomas and Harold Dyar.

A valentine motif was carried out In the refreshment trays which passed following the social hour. Enjoying the meeting were tha Misses Madeline Thomas, Rita Casoy, Mario Buttles, Prcbble flth, Jean Pattlson, Thelma Walter, Betty Manning, Mrs. D. Manning, Nobuyukl Kawata, Henry Osner and the Misses Dora and Sarah San- drlnl. FALSE TEETH Olvlnc You A "Denture Static" Speech? Loose plates cause denture static, clicking, mumbling, lisping, hissing, and slipping and popping- out; It tells everybody you wear them.

FAS- TEETH stops all, trouble, grips plates tight for 24 hours. This derituro powder Is can't Cfuide sore gums, burning, or bad breath. Tasteless, Got, FASTKETH at any drug store. When moutlr, tissues change, seo your den- fi st. Adv.

MARY HAD A LITTLE RIDE LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15. (A. Hobo Mary Is Just a White Leghorn hen with a penchant for travel. J.

H. Harris saw Mary roosting on.tho trucks of a Pullman car as the train left New Orleans. She was still safely there at the next Pools were made up among tho passengers as to how many would ride. Fifty-five hours- and 2000 miles out of New Mary flitted In Los Angeles. Halbert Heath, Ivan Welgand Herbert Wegls forth (Long Beach), Henry Helm- forth, Wallace Weller, Guy L.

Greenleaf, O. W. Helmforth, Z. L. Davis, David (Michigan), and Orvlllo Helmforth.

Mesdamcs Nellie Perkins, Edna Dennen, Mary V. Ice, Margaret Porter, 'TlUyer, Andrew S. Helmforth and Mary Wilson. Peter HelmforthY 3. Frost (Chicago), Clifford Helmforth, Lawrence Heath, Harold Holmforth.

Theodore Helmforth and Guy Greenleaf, Misses Betty Lewis, Virginia 'Ross, Charry Rockwell, Vera Lasten, and Bertha Krugar; children John Welgand, AVlnlfred Welgand, 'Warren Wegls, Dorothy Greenleaf, "Merle Grenoloaf, Virginia Leo Helmforth and Jack Holmforth. GOLDFISH LIKE HOT RIVER HOT SPRINGS, S. Feb. 15. (U.

Tho Fall river, fed by hot springs, teems with goldfish yearlong, according to -Allan Altchlson, superintendent, of the South Dakota fish hatchery. Even, in the subzero weather, the goldfish, some of extraordinary size, can bo seen darting about in the warm water, serted. he as KED LION MAKES IT WHEN IT COMES TO MILEAGE car in dw Run uMd lion thowdMt total of aO96 CfttATU CIIMMI CIRCUS A. A. A.

OOckbdMcktec cmptitacav UM EVEN icy grades, blizzards, the coldest temperatures in 15 years can't thwart; the mileage of Red Lion. This was sensationally proved in the Gilmore-Yosemite Run by 23 stock cars varying from the smallest to the largest 1937 under rigid American Automobile Association supervision. You, too, will find Red Lion gives your car the economical performance' of summertime the coldest winter days. Just try a tankful of Red Lion today! SATURDAY, I f. M.

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