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The Washington times., 1931-01-30
7 MASTERS
DEPLORES ACE
. Of |DIOCY
Another War in rs Years Is
Foreseen by Famed Author;
Urges Development of Mind

NEW YORK. Jan. 80 GNSO.
"This is the age of idiOcy-the
age Of brass and gas"
There will be another world
war within 25 years-it will be
a peach"
THE Middle. West of pioneer
days has been metropOlized and
standardized"
"It is time America turned to
Cultivating its mind instead of
its material comfort"
Edgar Lee Masters, famous
American poet and author, looks
at life without blinking. He
speaks as he thinks, let the chips
rain where they may.
All Seeking Money
The author of The Spoon
River Anthology" in an exclusive
interview with International News
Service today word-pictured an
America dominated by material
ism and in the hands of various
class interests. He said:
"At the present time each
class is trying to dig into the
United States Treasury. If it
keeps up where is the money
coming from?"
The so-called father of Ameri
can free verse next expressed his
belief that a major international
conflict would develop within the
next 25 years which would dwarf
the World War in intensity and
horror. He added:
Perhaps Russia may be the
cause of it."
Rum Running Cause
Would the United States be
drawn in? He answered:
cit is not impossible that an
international prohibition Incl
dent such as the shelling of
rum runner might involve
this country in a war.
"WarS have been started by
things more silly than that.
All wars are silly"
Mr.. Masters was born in
Kansas in 1868. His family re
moved to Petersburg. Ill, where
his father was states attorney
and partner of Abraham Lincoln's
former law partner. Mr.. Masters
practices law in Chicago. OF the
Middlewest, he said:
"The radio, moving picture
and automobile have robbed
the smaller communities of
the pleasures and individuality
of home life. People used to
like to talk to each other,
sit down with a good book or
visit for mutual entertainment.
Cater to the Mind
"NOw they rush out for an
auto ride, dash off to a movie,
or sit silently before the radio
and listen to what everybody
else is listening to throughout
the country at the same time.
What America needs is in
telIectual progress rather than
further physical and mechanical
progress.
1--WE have catered to the
physical enough and now should
begin catering to the mind"
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
80 In Turkey Face
Death For ReUOLt

ISTAMBUL, Turkey, Jan. 30.
CU.SO.-Thirty-nine persons Of
high station today face death
on the gallows for their part in
the December revolt at Menimen
which aimed at the overthrow of
the republic and the restoration
of the Caliphate.
Those facing the death pen
atty are among the 78 convicted
of high treason by the council
of war.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Man, 50, in Crash
On WdY to Funeral

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Jan
3O.-James Raflo, So, of Cleveland,
was injured when a car operated
by his brother, Joseph Raflo, of
Leesburg, Va, skidded on the high
way near Romney and crashed
into telephone pole.
They were en- route to Cumber-
land. Md, after being notified
of the death Of their mother
there.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Reception to Honor
USherS' President

The Interdenominational Church
Ushers Union will give a testi
monial reception to William Davis,
first president of the organization,
tonight at Zion Baptist Church
Third and F Streets Southwest.
Davis has headed the union for
five years.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
Civic Group Backs
NeW Bridqe PrOiect

The Conduit Road Citizens AS
sociation passed motion favor
ing a high level bridge across the
Potomac River to run from Po-
tomac Avenue, to replace Chain
Bridge, at it's meeting last night.
The principal speaker was
Dewey Zirkin.
The Washington times., 1931-01-30
EIGHT O'CLOCK ." E3c

That's why A & P stores sell wide
choice of well-known brands.
But-before you've made final
choice, try the A & P Coffee Trio
Eight O'Clock, Red Circle and Bokar,
developed during seventy-one years of
coffee blending to fit every taste.
These are the three blends that are
preferred by the greatest number of all
coffee drinkers. And when you try
them, you'll find that the famous low
prices of A & P are only an added
reason for buying.
Discover for yourself, that
"tbe coffee yo~ like best is THE best
mo matter Vbat it c0sts''.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
PRESIDENT OF
GOODYEAR co.
VISITS VALLEY

Paul Litchfield, president and
general manager of the Goodyear
Rubber company. and recognized as
The father of lighter than air craft
in the United States. paid brief
visit to El Centro yesterday after
noon, making a call at the station
of McNeece and McNeece, valley
distributors for Goodyear tires.
Litchfield has spent some time in
Litchfield Arizona, named in his
honor, where the company has
10000 acres of cotton to be used in
the manufacture of cotton. EnrOute
here he spent a day in Yuma check
ing up on the fleet of 40 trucks
which the Goodyear Company op-
crates from that point in making
tire tests.
The recent visit of the Goodyear
blimp Volunteer" to this city oc-
CURED on its way to Litchfield to
greet the president of the company
who makes his headquarters at Ak
ron. Ohio.
Litchfield expressed regret that
he was unable to make an extend
ed stay in the valley because of
important business on the coast,
and stated he hoped to return here
for a longer stay at some future
date.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
EMPLOYERS OF
VALLEY URGED
TO USE BUREAU

Employers of labor in Imperial
Valley are urged to avail them
selves of the services of the free
employment bureau maintained in
Ell Centro by the United States de-
partment of labor under the direc-
ton of Captain w. N. Cunningham.
Within the next few weeks letters
will be mailed to every employer
of labor in the valley urging tha5
employers make their labor wants
known at free employment service
at 430 Main street, Ell Centro. The
telephone number is 85.
The government service head CO.
operates with all local civic ana
charitable organizations as we'll as
with employers and laborers.
Utilization of available local labor
willing to co the work offered is
the aim of Cunningham in MS at
tempt to keep unemployment at :
minimum in the valley.
The United States Employment
Bureau, according to the letter, IS
represented by persons specially
trained in assisting employers and
communities in solving labor prob
lens to the best interests of the
communities.
The employment service is free
and employers are urged to cooper
ate with Captain Cunningham n
handling the unemployment situa-
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
SPLENDID WORK BEING DONE IN
SCHOOLS BY HEALTH SERVICE

Miss Edith Eicke, school nurse,
has presented a splendid report on
the health service which has been
conducted to date in the Ell Centre
school district.
During the first two weeks of the
school term each class room was in
spected to weed out minor skin and
eye infections, while pupils were
told of the necessity for cleanliness
and neat appearance.
Each school has been visited each
day and in cases where a child
has been absent for three or more
days, the home is visited. In order
to control communicable diseases
children who have been absent
these three or more days must have
permit from the health depart
ment to return to school, Severe
cases of impetigo, pink eye and
colds have been excluded, notices
being sent to the parent, or home
visits being made to explain the
reason for the exclusion.
First aid work has been done by
the nurse, DR.. Floyd A. Burger
handling the more serious cases
where funds are lacking and there
is no family doctor. Local physi-
clans have cooperated in diagnosing
cases unable to pay for service.
The communicable disease prob
lem has been negligible to date and
DR.. Warren F. Fox, county health
officer, has been available for dag
noSis in suspect cases. Toxoid in
jections which promise immuniza-
ton from diphtheria have been adj
ministered by the health depart
ment.
Many physical defects have been
found and in many instances cor
rections have been made, such as
glasses ordered, dental work, etc.
Miss Eicke states that the problem
of physical defects is important
since it limits the child's ability to
absorb the material presented to
him. She points out that the nurse
is limited in this work if she has
no medical inspection in the schools
as she can work only on those de-
fects visible to the eye.
Funds Needed
Miss Eicke reports that correction
of physical defects is hard to attain
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

this year because of financial hard
ships and because of lack OF clln-
les to which those unable to pay
may be sent. Many cases have been
referred to the Red Cross, Mrs. Mae
Sherry Winans, Red Cross secretary,
cooperating in finding work where
unemployment exists, and also sup
plying food and other emergency
requirements.
Each school child has been
weighed and measured and those
seriously underweight have been
placed under observation and VIII
be weighed each month. Rest per-
iods have ben instituted for GER
tain cases but this service can not
be extended since the school syS
tem has not a sufficient supply OF
cots and blankets. Posture talks
have been given and bad defects
been pointed out to the child with
recommendations for improvement.
Miss Jane Sedgwick of the state de-
partment of health, bureau of tll-
berculoSis, inspected the children's
physical condition.
Early in the term a survey of the
East Side school district was made
in order to ascertain the number
of children eligible for school who
were not attending. This survey
showed a number of families lack
ing clothes and food for their child
rem. The Salvation Army, the Red
Cross, and the Ten Thousand club
aided i'll this work OF supplying
clothing.
The school nurse also took charge
of the East Side Well Babies confer
enee which is under the direction
of the health department, DR.. E. l..
Hainsworth making the eXamina-
tions. Limited follow-up work has
been obtained through the aid Of
the Red Cross. Ten Thousand cluL
and Miss Hedrick's Sunday school
class. The school cafeteria and the
Salvation Army have aided in sup
plying Tree lunches and milk for
needy children. The mothers club
at Harding school has instituted a
10 o'clock milk hour. those paying
who can afford it and the others
being taken care of by the club.
Miss Eicke states that the first
quarter has been largely a survey to
determine the type of work most
needed in the school system. the
best means of carrying it out and
the agencies who will aid in the
work.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
FUTURE FARMERS
GREATLY ENJOY
TRIP TO COAST

The boys who represented Central
Union high school chapter of the
Future Farmers of America at the
Western Livestock Show report hav-
ing had a wonderful time. These
boys were: Charles Chick, Russell
Wagner, Pete Labrucherie, Ray
nond Smith, John Sprinkle, Fred
Veliquette, George Adams, Elmer
House, Fred Strewhun, and Paul
Thornton. agriculture instructor.
There was a total of $50 boys
with their instructors from all over
the state registered at the Great
Western Livestock Show and Rodco.
These $50 students were represent
atives Of various F. F. A. organiza-
tions in the state. having a total
membership of over 5000 high
school vocational agriculture stu
dents.
The boys were royalty entertained
by the Great Western Livestock
Show and Rodeo. by the Los An
geles Chamber Of Commerce, and
other organizations. The program
arranged for the boys was both
entertaining and educational.
Early Friday morning a trip wa,
made to the XIII Radio Station
where the students observed the
Hallelujah hour. This trip was fol-
lowed by a general assembly in the
rose ballroom of the Alexandria
hotel. Julian A McPhee, chief of
the bureau of agriculture education,
presided. The welcoming address
was given by Mayor Porter Of Los
Angeles; musical program was
given by the band of the California
Polytechnic of San Luis Obispo. |
Howard Miller of the Los Angeles !
Chamber of Commerce, gave a very !
interesting talk on the subject, |
Educational Value of Livestock |
Shows"
This general assembly was fol-
lowed by a state F. F. A. conven-
ton. The convention was followed
by final public speaking contest
where the winners of the contests of
the various sections of the state
compete for state honors. The ef-
ternoon was given over to a trip
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

A; j. A. II. Kerr, president of Les
Angeles Chamber of Commerce;
and Frank F. Merriam, lieutenant
governor of the state of California,
After the banquet, most of the boys
and their instructors attended
shows where rates were given to
the F. F. A. members.
Saturday morning transportation
was provided in large b lsses, to
take the boys to the Cudahy pack
ing house where they were escort
ed by guides, in small groups,
through the entire plant.
The students have come back
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

superintendent.
Poole advises that he has a large
supply of eucalyptus trees which
nave been removed from highways
and cutting these into household
firewood provides jobs for the un-
employed. He states that the wood
is ready for burning and will be
delivered to the homes of those pur-
chasing it.
Those desiring to obtain wood
can communicate with Poole by
calling 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

through the livestock yards and free
admission to the grandstand at the
rodeo.
That evening, all the $50 Future
Farmers of America were guests at
a banquet in the rose ballroom Of
the Alexandria hotel with Horace
Dunbar of the Citizens National
bank of Los Angeles, acting as
POSTMASTER. The main speakers of
the evening we're: j. A. McNaugh-
ton, general manager of the Union
stock yards; j. A. McPhee, state de-
partment Of education: Randall ALL
gi-e, president of California F. F.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
County Firewood
Offered Public

An opportunity to obtain fire
wood at an extremely low price and
at the same time provide work for
local unemployed heads of families,
is offered by El Centro road di :
trict No. 2. through Alonzo Poole,
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

much enthused over the production
of livestock because they were able
to see what was probably the great
est exhibition of Hereford beef cat
tie ever held or the Pacific c8ast
As far as possible, each agricul-
ture student in the high school is
given a chance to attend this show
at least once during the four yol"s
of high school and the boys all
feel that the trip has been very
much worth while and of great
value to them, according to Thorn
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10
LOCOMOTIVE FEEDS POOR

LA GRANDE, Ore.-<U.P)-Needy
families of La Grande feasted on
better fare than those less fortu-
nate. A Union Pacific train
crashed into a herd of deer killing
five. The train crew brought the
deer in and turned them over to a
game warden who gave them to the
Salvation Army. The choice veni-
son was distributed among the
moor
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-10

The Oregon Turkey Growers As
sociation expects to handle 100 900
turkeys this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Miss Edith sackowitz of Brook

Miss Edith Sackowitz of Brook lyn, N. r., and Miss Rose Halpern of Cooke street are spending sev- eral days in the Catskill mountains.
 Mrs Elizabeth McNally of Plain- vile is spending a few days as the guest of Mrs Thomas Hurley of South Leonard street.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Loughman of Washington avenue are enjoying a two weeks vacation in Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

Mrs Alice Fitzgerald entertained at a farewell party at her home re- gently in honor of James C. Gib- bons who is leaving soon to con- tinue his studies for the priesthood at Graymour on the Hudson. The guest of honor was presented with a gift of money. Those present were: Misses Marguerite Gibbons, Eileen Squires. Dorothy Neville, Elinor Maloney, Margaret Phalen, Margaret Razier. Theresa Healy, Ruth Bolger, Frances O'Neil, Ann Desenski, Katherine Kane, Irene Kane. Mildred Maroney, Kay Doyle, Alice Doyle, Ann Duane. Rita Bald win, Grace Neville, Betty Plunkett, Mary Ryan. and Raymond Neville, Edward Lahey, Raymond Brodeur, William Guilfoile. Lawrence Shea, Ambrose Shea, James J. Crean. Francis Crean. Lou Kerwin, Eu- gene Cornell, Vincent McCuen, John Gibbons, Charley Kelly, Vim cent Dwyer. Michael Wallace, Ray mond Shugrue, Edward Thibodeau, William Harvey, William Gould. and Mir and Mrs John Kelly. MT and Mrs R. Sullivan, MT and Mrs D. From. MT and Mrs Nelson Squires, Mrs Alice Fitzgerald, and James Gibbons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

The wedding of Miss Anna Fon-
 tano. daughter of MT and Mrs Cle-
 lio varvelli of South Main street
 took place this morning at 9 o'clock
 at Our Lady of Lourdes church.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph Valdambrini. Miss Car m ella Cretella was the maid of
 honor and John Fardelli acted as
 best man. Palms and cut flowers
 decorated the altar.
 The bride wore a gown of egg
 shell satin, period style and a veil of tulle fashioned in cap shape and
 caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses, swan sonia and lilies of the valley. The
 maid of honor wore a frock of maize satin fashioned with a tight
 bodice and long full skirt and wore black velvet hat trimmed with yellow feathers. Her bouquet con-
 sisted of Talisman roses. A reception was held at Lakeside tavern following the ceremony. About 75 guests attended including out of town guests from New York and Bridgeport. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip. the bride travelling in a wine colored jersey sport outfit with matching accessories. Upon their return they will reside at $50 Congress avenue. A surprise party was given last
 evening at the home of Mir and Mrs Peter ,Cocchiola of Center street in
 honor of Mrs Raymond Ross. En- tertainment was enjoyed and a
 spaghetti supper was served. Those present were: Mir and Mrs William
 Keller, MT and Mrs Anthony Klem.
 Mir and Mrs Raymond Ross, Mir and Mrs John Carroll, Mir and Mrs Peter Cocchiola, Mrs Bridget o. Brien, Mrs Frederick Miller, Mrs Georgianna Rasicot, Mrs Edna Crompt. Misses Mary Klem, Fannie Cocchiola. Rita Rasicot, Grace
 Ross, and Edward Keller. Louis
 Zello. John Mccarthy, Joseph Mur-
 phy and William Keller, Jr.
 A social was enjoyed on Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Rhoda Cohen of Elizabeth street in honor of Miss Martha Robbin, Minnie
 Kravitz. Gertrude Kravitz. Gertrude
 Kramer, Jane German of this city and Anita Rosenthall of New Jer- sey, Katherine Farber of New York
 and Milton Levine. Al Gibberman.
 Irving Schelet. Sol Friedman of
 New Haven. Charles Blacker. Mack
 Browne of New York and Sanford
 Wood of Long Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Unofficially closing Pine Or

Unofflcially closing Pine Or chard's social season will be the 'Tacky party" given in the Pine Orchard Country club this even ing. There will be dancing from g until ? o'clock, with supper served at 12 o'clock. Milton Goss Is chair man, assisted by Miss Nancy New ton, Miss Betty Warner and Miss Phyllis Bennett. Costumes and dec- orations will be in keeping with the name. Many dinner parties are be- ing planned, among them Milton Goss, who will give large dinner party at the club.
 The annual meeting of the So- ciety of Mayfower Descendants in the state of Connecticut will be held at D. m, on October 26, in the Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall in Hartford. At z D. rn., there will be a banquet at the Hartford club for members and guests. The speaker will be Professor Howard Chandler Robbins, D. D., of Union Theological Seminary. New York. Other distinguished speakers will be Governor Cross and Senator Hiram Bingham.
 The board of assistants of the society met at the Town and Coun- ty club recently. Professor Edward F. Humphrey. of Trinity College, governor of the society. presided. The following applicants were elected to membership: Mrs Eu- gene M. Clifford, of Hartford, tenth in descent from William Bradford !: Frances Benton Cooper, of New Haven, tenth from William Brad ford; Mrs Edmund Davis, of Wat erbury, ninth from Francis Cook: Mary Catherine Ravens of Hartford tenth from William Brewster, Dor othy Bulkeley Kellam, of South Glastonbury, tenth from William Bradford: Mrs Samuel B. Warner, of Belmont, Mass, eighth from John Alden; and Mrs Herbert B. Wilbur, of Stonington. tenth from William Bradford.
 Governor Cross was made an honorary member of the society. United States Senator Hiram Bing- ham was also made an honorary member. Report was made at the meeting of the death of Mrs Frank M. Chalker, of Long Beach, Cal, who died May 2s.
 Misses Fannie and Florence A. Meyers of Willow street have re- turned after spending a few days in Newark and Patterson, N. J.. where they were the guests of Miss Mollie Brockman of Patterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

Editor Tall Tower Topics May trouble you for bit of space worthy column For the three weeks players considerable difficulty securing permits evenings fact that the matches Now scheduled for several weeks think should be refused the of the this The rather advanced and naturally by the time the will be just of luck And May say that would be fine play the by giving out permits with avoritm. aiming especially these big play f cad who all hours for and switch the other while sitting hope of getting This applies Hamilton park especially Don't you think such situation demands attention official be you're interested? May behalf of others who of the opinion the Yours truly-S p.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

Gloucester go down the in ships, why l unused Edward Herman Mathes of fhlgh fame and flame. So last Sunday Gunher Infested New London with party friends and arriving this little neck of the sound boarded fishing which put for Montauk Fish lines were and since the blues running in schools (dp the edet against schools Waterbury, gang hauling the choice denizens of the dep After passed bright head looked about and then what had become of Gunhe the who suggested the trip and boasted of his prowe with deep lines He miss ing like check from the publishers. searching party formed leaked They found Gunther fast asleep the poop deck . So that's what made the blue fish blue last Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
.To1-
Tommy McMahon

You're reading in the Tower, that Tommy MeMahon of the Burton street house is weekng in New York Dan Bowe fine time summering Bantam lake that he's still telling Ray Tanning about it. Dan enjoyed large mouted fishermen small mouthed bass while the Lteh- field hills Miss Flynn for Mayor Hayes is regular
 little florist The receives flowers that Miss Flynn kept busy arranging them and eang few bouquets to other wards where occupants fortunate But guess the primary biggest bouquet Hzzoner received And the most lasting Charley Manganao has been posteardng from Atlantic City, Florida Maine and reported enrou to the state of Washington When Chaeys in he's chairman of the Century of directors and chairman of the North End branch of the Y. M C. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Around the town pump

Around the town pump Mrs Ray Downey and two sons back from Texas where they spent Frank LFur motoring Canada He II with Mrs LeFleur and children Angelo Rosa moras once more after
 motoring Washington and visiting Atty Frank Sullivan secretary Cong Bernie Shelley going for weddings big scale Tuesday he best for Bernie Kelly and next the capacity for Huston Croan who to happy daying with Marie Gannuz of the of C. oh oh Thanks George Hdys for contribution of tin foil . Johnny Monaghan Neil ODonncD Johnny Murphy. James Sheehan Frank Tracy Steele Smith Eddie Smith and Billy Cavanaush accompanied Bob Cavanaugh far Bridgeport bobbe trip back to school in Cumberland. Maryland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

rIo Chsty Greetings from the beautiful in the srd old Orehsrd Msne-Gadys M. Johnson Joyce L. Weber kertrude E. Wagner (Thsnks girls for the eard-Chrsty)