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June 24, 1931
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
At a Lions Club luncheon at the Barbara Worth hotel, former addict Herbert Kelly spoke on drug-related crimes and advocated education. Mrs. Frank Mitchell discussed the Hivpass summer camp for 80 children. Gene Becker performed cornet solos with Estelle Livingston. Visiting Lions included Lee Rosen and O. D. Van Dyke.
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Lions Club Hears
Interesting Talks
Herbert Kelly, former narcotic addict who spent 15 years in Folsom for a crime committed while under the influence of drugs, was a speaker at Lions club luncheon yesterday noon at the Barbara Worth hotel.
He told of the crimes which are committed by drug users and urged a campaign of education to stamp out the evil.
Something of the work accomplished at the summer camp at Hivpass was told by Mrs. Frank Mitchell, who is in charge. She explained that plans are being made to care for 80 children for two months.
Gene Becker, accompanied by Estelle Livingston, played two cornet solos.
Visiting Lions were Lee Rosen of Redlands and O. D. Van Dyke of Imperial.
Interesting Talks
Herbert Kelly, former narcotic addict who spent 15 years in Folsom for a crime committed while under the influence of drugs, was a speaker at Lions club luncheon yesterday noon at the Barbara Worth hotel.
He told of the crimes which are committed by drug users and urged a campaign of education to stamp out the evil.
Something of the work accomplished at the summer camp at Hivpass was told by Mrs. Frank Mitchell, who is in charge. She explained that plans are being made to care for 80 children for two months.
Gene Becker, accompanied by Estelle Livingston, played two cornet solos.
Visiting Lions were Lee Rosen of Redlands and O. D. Van Dyke of Imperial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Lions Club
Drug Addict
Narcotic Crimes
Summer Camp
Cornet Solos
Hivpass Camp
What entities or persons were involved?
Herbert Kelly
Mrs. Frank Mitchell
Gene Becker
Estelle Livingston
Lee Rosen
O. D. Van Dyke
Where did it happen?
Barbara Worth Hotel
Story Details
Key Persons
Herbert Kelly
Mrs. Frank Mitchell
Gene Becker
Estelle Livingston
Lee Rosen
O. D. Van Dyke
Location
Barbara Worth Hotel
Event Date
Yesterday Noon
Story Details
Former addict Herbert Kelly shares his story and urges drug education; Mrs. Frank Mitchell describes Hivpass summer camp plans; Gene Becker performs cornet solos; visiting Lions attend.