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Rh Fiesta in San Francisco and Oakland; plays her own compositions and sometimes writes her lyrics; composer of “La Reina”, “Adelante”, “Blue Heron,” and “Stay.” The pianologue, “A Day in Early California”, in which she tells of early California life and illustrates the talk with music of the times, is an interesting and authentic picture of Spanish California life. Assisted by Grace Boles Hedge, she has given numerous programs before the different clubs of California. Member: Pro Musica, American Pen-Women, Allied Arts, Pacific Musical, and other clubs. Home: 2644 Filbert Street, San Francisco, Calif.

McGINN, Elsa S. (Mrs. John L.), born in New York City, N. Y. Former resident of Alaska, living in California for last twenty years. Married to John L. McGinn. Children: Laura Edith, John Waller. For two years Commissioner of Public Health and Safety of San Mateo; Park Commissioner for one year; acting Mayor for three months; past president San Mateo Co. Fed. Women's Clubs; chairman of San Mateo Council of Defense, Women's Com.; president of Woman's Club of San Mateo for seven terms; on executive board of Co. Chapter American Red Cross. Member: Presidents Assembly, Woman's Club of San Mateo, Burlingame Woman's Club, S. F. Women's City Club. Daughter of the noted poetess, Laura Catherine Redden Searing. Home: 100 Poplar Ave., San Mateo, Calif.

McLAUGHLIN, Emma M. (Mrs. Alfred), born in San Francisco, California, September 21, 1880, daughter of Henry and Adrianne Sweet Moffat, a life-long resident of her native city. Married to the late Dr. Alfred M. McLaughlin. Active in club and civic affairs. Home: 3575 Clay St., San Francisco, Calif.

McPHERSON, Aimee Semple, (Mrs.) born October 9, 1892, in Canada. Evangelist. Began evangelistic work at the age of 17; traveled over the United States, Canada, England, Australia, etc. Founded Echo Park Evangelistic Association in 1921; president of same. Built Angelus Temple of the Four Square Gospel and Institute for training pastors. Author: “The Bridal Call”, “Divine Healing Sermons”, “The Second Coming of Christ”, “In the Service of the King.” Home: 1100 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif.

MEIKLE, Theresa, (Miss), born August 4, 1893, daughter of James F. and Mary Green Meikle, former resident of Ashland, Oregon, living in California for the last 17 years. Attorney. Appointed Asst. District Attorney of San Francisco, in 1923; appointed Attorney for State Board of Pharmacy by Governor Young, November 1927. Member: Kappa Beta Pi (legal honor sorority), State Bar Ass'n, To Kolan Women's Club. Home: 179 23rd Ave., San Francisco, Calif.

MERICKEL, Edyth Phelps, (Mrs.), a native of Bellville, Ontario, Canada, daughter of Alfred and Eliza Maria Phelps, former resident of Connecticut, living in California for the last 17 years. Married to Watson D. Merickel. Children: Phelps Bruce. Graduate nurse of Connecticut Training School. Active in club circles for the last 15 years. Member of Board and Chairman of Literature Section, Motion Picture Department, Whittier Woman's Club. Member: Wednesday Morning Club, Wilshire and Woman's Club of Whittier, P. T. A. Home: 516 E. Camilla St., Whittier, Calif.

MEYBERG, M. S., (Mrs.), born in Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter of Rabbi Mayer and Mrs. Rika Messing. Married to Mitchel Scott Meyberg. Children: E. James, Leonard J., Dorothy. Very active in civic and club affairs. For five years President of Hadassah; Vice-president B'nai B'rith Sisterhood. Member: Council of Jewish, B'nai B'rith Sisterhood, Hadassah. Home: 721 Irolo St., Los Angeles, Calif.

MILLARD, (Mrs. George M.), a native of Chicago, Illinois, a resident of Pasadena for 14 years. Importer and collector of rare books and fine arts. Member: L. A. Friday Morning Club. Home: 645 Prospect Crescent, Pasadena, Calif.

MILLER, Eleanor (Miss), born in Industry, Illinois, daughter of William Benjamin and Elizabeth Virginia Cannon Miller, a resident of California for seventeen years. Educator. Teacher of expression. Member of Assembly. Lecturer and dramatic reader in Lyceum and Chautauqua. Graduate of Columbia College of Expression. For six years, member of Calif. State Legislature. Principal of Eleanor Miller School of Expression. Founder of Fine Arts Club. Founder of Dickens Fellowship, Pasadena Branch. Member: Women's Civic League, Browning Club, Business and Professional Women's Club. Home: 251 So. Oakland Ave., Pasadena, Calif.