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The Washington times., 1935-02-20

that there is
n o t h i n 6 that
can stop the
N e W Dealers
money schemes,
and that, there
fore, initiation
ary policies may
proc e d. No
danger of fore
ed deflation re-
mains.
he nation
will be relieved
that a trouble
some problem
has been some
how ironed out.
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
LIVESTOCK MARKETS
CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Feb. 20 G.N.SD.-Hog-
Receipts, $4,000; market. 10 TO 15c
higher. Holdovers, 1000 Top. $9.1O:
bulk, $s75@9; heavy, $S.6O@9.1O, me-
lights. SS@S.5O; packing sows. $S@S.6O,
pigs, $6.25 @S.
Cattle-Receipts, 1000; market steady.
Calves-Receipts 1900; market steady.
Beef steers: Good and choice, $11 a
1915: common and medium, $7011;
yearlings, 11@13.5O. Bucher cattle !:
Heifers. $5@11; cows. $4675O; bulls,
$4.5O@7; calves. $4,000, feeder steers
$5@S.5O: stocker steers, $5@S; stocker
cows and heifers, $466.
Sheep-Receipts If, 1000; market steady.
Medium and choice lambs, $S6S.75; culIs
and common, $5.5O@6.5O: yearlings. Sc %
$50; common and choice ewes. $500
SIS.
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND. Feb. 90 s).-HoEs
Receipts. 500; market fairly active.
mostly 1oc higher, few light hogs 25c
higher.
Cattle-Receipts. 25N: quality mostly
Calves-Receipts, ESQ. market active
and strong on all grades.
Sheep-Receipts, 1900; action very
good best wool lambs, sS.s5; top on
clipped, S..
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
.|NDUSTR|ALL|ST'
IUP ON MIXED
MARKET
BY LESLIE GOULD

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 G.N.SO.
Support in industrial shares and
Specialties came to the aid Of
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
SAYS DECISION
MARKS END Of
STANDARDS
BY LEWIS HANEY
(PrOfeSsor Of Economics, New York
University

The Supreme Courts decision"
is out of the way. That is about
the size of it.
Now the people will conclude
The Washington times., 1935-02-20

o. Optional stock or cash. % P4rty Extra
and cash. (d) Extra in Paid 1893.
q! On account Of secqmulsson. tEl No rsEuas rate;
(n) Paid this year. (wwj With warranth without
warrants. () Ex.dvidend (t) Ex-rightG.
Dividend in dollars in parentheseA (Note) Extra
published through regular dividend period,
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
Volume Yesterday
100000 Shares

Name and
High Low Dividend Low 100 Chge
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
Volume This Year
2e, e,405,377 Shares

High Low 1909 ch'gs
!; 9% ! 915 915
| 1871 1875 I 1871 4
The Washington times., 1935-02-20
K STOCK EXCHANGE I P. NJ. QUOTATIONS

Name and Net
Dividend Rate High Low 100 Ch'Ee
Curtis Pub pt u%0 96K 961l 96H- n
CurtisS wright....s 294 1 251 = 25s- II
Curtiss Wright A..F So FS% 8%- III
Cutler Hammer.... 20 ! 20 20
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
DATE SET FOR
MILK PROGRAM

SACRAMENTO, Nov. 30. Especially
State Director of Agriculture A.
A. Brock today declared in effect
as of 1901 a. m. December 8 the
stabilization and marketing plan for
fluid milk, and the marketing
agreement for fluid cream for the
Sacramento metropolitan milk mar
keting area.
The plans establish a price of So
cents per pound milk fat for fluid
milk and fluid cream, to be paid all
producers by distributors within the
marketing area.
This is an increase of four cents
per pound butterfat, or about one
third cent per quart over that now
being paid producers by distributors
in the Sacramento marketing area.
Such an increase is justified, Direc-
tor Brock said, because of increased
costs of production due to higher
feed prices and the increased prices
received for butterfat used for
manufacturing purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
PHOENIX RACE
LAW ILLEGAL

PHOENIX, Nov. 30. W.P)-Phoe-
ding horse race bookmaking Thurs
day had been declared void by Su-
perior Judge M. Phelps of the Mari
copa county court.
Judge Phelps held, in sustaining
demurrers filed by Bob Moore, de-
fendant in two cases, that the city
ordinance conflicted with the state
law covering the subject.
The ordinance prohibited receiv-
ing, making or negotiating bets on
horse races. A new state law pro-
vided for pari-inutuel betting.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Urged
To Aid Assessor

Work of the county assessor-col-
lector would be greatly facilitated If
taxpayers would notify the office of
changes of ownership and address
from the first Monday in March to
the first Monday in July, Dan West
said Thursday.
At this time the tax rolls are
being made out and it is no extra
work to make correct changes. How
ever, as usually happens, just when
the office is busiest with the col
lection of taxes, people write in
asking why they haven't received
their statements.
The statements have to be looked
up, a lot of detail work is involved,
until West said, at present one
deputy's time is practically taken
up with this work which could be
handled so easily another time of
the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
RENTAL FIGHT
AIRED IN COURT

Disputes concerning rentals PAID
from property in the estate OF the
late D. G. Kuns was aired in the
complaint filed in superior court
Friday morning by Catharine
Kuhns against Peter Dayton, Es-
ther Dayton, H. A. Kuns and 9TH
erS.
A will dated July 16, 1929, Is
quoted as providing that the plain
tiff be paid $1,000 a year from
available funds from the esta'e
She charges that H. A. Kuhns
failed to probate the will and Las
taken possession of the property.
She also sues to prevent Mr.. and
Mrs. Dayton from turning over un-
paid rentals to H. A. Kuns, accord
ing to the complaint.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
3IA Auto Financing
S10O, O 90. 0
TO LOAN ON
AUTOMOBILES
Courteous Treatment--LowestR Rates
At the Buick Agency
JnO. r. Robertson
s73 MAIN TEL. 743
LEGAL ADVERTISING
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by John
c. Jackson, Executor of the estate
of Ethel Olivia Jackson, deceased,
to the creditors of all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceas-
ed, to exhibit them with the neces-
sary vouchers, within six months
after the first publication of this
notice, to the said executor at 212
Rehkopf Building, Ell Centro, Cal
ifornia the place selected for the
transaction of all business of said
estate or to file them within six
months after the first publication
of this notice, in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court of the
State of California, County of I'M
perial.
Dated this 10Th day of November,
1885.
JOHN C. JACKSON,
Executor
CLARENCE B. SMITH,
Attorney for Executor.
Nov. 22-29-Dec.6-13-2O
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Thanks Extended
By Police Chief

A hearty "thank you" was ex-
pressed Thursday night by Chief
of Police Sterling Oswalt for the
support given the annual Peace
Officers Ball
Chief Oswalt expressed deep ap-
probation on behalf of his depart
ment for the generous attendance
at the benefit dance, which raised
a considerable sum to be used in
making Christmas celebration for
crippled children at the county
hospital and other projects spon-
sored by the police department.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
FILM STRIKE
THREATENED

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 90. UP) = A
strike of motion picture projection
lists and electrical workers in Para
mount theaters throughout the
country was threatened today in
what film producers said was feud
between unions.
International Alliance of Thea
trical stage employees has threatened
the walkout in an attempt to regain
jurisdiction in Hollywood studios, it
was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Situations Wanted

WANTED - Married man wants
milking job. Care of milk house
Will consider anything. E. F.. ST.
brel. Box 264, Imperial.
(N29P-D2P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Real Estate for Sale

TRADE-Will take truck or car as
payment on inexpensive modern
home. Marie Land. 831 Main
(N25P-Dec LAD
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
% For Sale, Miscellaneous

SEED FOR SALE-Recleaned seed
wheat $185 cwt. Pioneer Truck
and Transfer Warehouse, 3rd and
State. Phone l. (N29P-D2P>
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29

SMALL cottage for rent. Furnished.
Inquire American Cleaners and
Dyers. Phone 81. (N29P-N30A)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
"a Wanted, Miscellaneous

WANTED for chickens
and turkeys. Have some stock.
On share basis. Birchland, Nice
Feed Store. (N26A-D2P)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Special Notices

LAWNMOWERS snarpened $l00.
Called for and delivered free if paid
in advance. Repairing reasonable
!. Wilson Machine Shop. Phi. 40.
(N1A-J24P
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
81 Used Cars and Trucks

FOR SALE-One 1929 Packard g.,
convertible coupe, SOS. Damaged
motor. See Jack Person, Packard
Dealer (N29P-N30A)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29

FOR RENT-Small house and gar
age. Some furniture, $500 per
month. Phone $50. (N27A-N3GP)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29

FOR SALE OR RENT-86 acres
near Holtville. Address, H. l..
Doty, 1861 Avalon Blvd, Will
mington. (N26P-1 Dec Ia
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29

Artemas Ward was the first major
general appointed by the Continen-
tai congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Houses for Rent
JESSIE CONNER

FOR RENT-Unfurnis modern
stucco. Two bedrooms. Located at
868 So. 9th. Call Imperial Valley
Bldg and Loan Assn. (N26A-TF)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29

II Apartments For Rent
FOR RENT-2 room apis. Lights
and Frigidaire included. Mission
Apis, 235 No. 9th. $500 per week.
(N2OPtf)
Imperial Valley press., 1935-11-29
Special Notices
Help Wanted

WANTED-House keeper. Inquire
American Cleaners and Dyers.
Phone 81. (N29P-N30A)
, 1935-09-15
REPRESENTATIVES, %

WOMEN REPkESENTATIVES Tor
Brownsville and vicinity. Can
earn SIS weekly showing lovely
new dresses. Sample dresses your
size free. No canvassing, invest
ment, experience necessary. FASH
ion Frocks. Dept. T-9l26, Cincin-
natl, Ohio. O-6l
, 1935-09-15
MERCHANDISE


FOR SALE CHEAP-Two iron beds.
one set OF springs and cabinet
style Victrola. Phone e12 j. O-70
, 1935-09-15

AGENT FOR PuroI service station;
small capital needed. See agent
j. p. Hicks, Harrington. Ola
, 1935-09-15

SHOE SALESMAN WANTED-Must
be experienced and know how 10
fit shoes properly and must fur
nish good references. No letters
or telephone calls answered. APP
ply In person at Bailiff's Shoe
Store, McAllen, Texas. O-52
, 1935-09-15

STOMACH ULCER, Gas Pains, m
digestion victims, why suffer-
For quick relief get q free sample
Of uDGA. q doctors prescription
nc McKay's Pharmacy. N-06
, 1935-09-15

FURNISHED Modern three room
apartment; garage. 1913 West
Elizabeth. O-3O
, 1935-09-15

MAN or Woman wanted % supply
customers with famous Watkins
Products in Brownsville. Business
established, earnings average SIS
weekly, pay starts Immediately.
No investment. White J. r. Wat-
kins Company. 70-76 wv. Iowa Ave-,
Memphis. Tenn. O-67
, 1935-09-15

WANTED - American woman for
housework and care OF child: must
live on place. Box O-59, Herald.
O-59
, 1935-09-15
76 Wanted 10 Buy

WOULD BUY HOME. reasonable.
What have yUu? BOX SOL, Browns
vile. O-i3
, 1935-09-15

F you WANT 10 ruy. sell. rent
or exchange Just phone The
Brownsville Herald Classified Ad
Department An experienced I'd
taker viii gladly assist you.
, 1935-09-15

DIXIE CHICKS, priced low as COM
Ion chicks. yet from South's
largest breeding organization spe-
cializing In Worlds foremost lay
ing strains. Leading breeds. Cat
alog. Dixie Poultry Farms. BOX
i04, Brennan, Texas. O-66
, 1935-09-15

REPossEsSED USED PIANOS
Excellent condition. Practice pur-
poses. Reconditioned. sl750. sl925.
S32.5O. These pianos are all in shape
for immediate delivery. Terms $l.00
per week. Write Mr.. Marti. 2l8 w.
jackson. Harlingen.
, 1935-09-15
eaders and Advertisers Easily Find What They Wish in Herald Want Ads


AGENTS 900 Sell Aspirin. Razor
Blades. Iodine. Combs. Punch
boards. assorted boxes soap. ex-
tracts, rubber goods. auto Access
series: prices low; free list. Ma
tional Supply Co. Richmond. va.
O-64
, 1935-09-15
LIVESTOCK


FOR SALE CHEAP-Twenty good
mules Apply 9. Barreda. Browns
Vile. O-50
, 1935-09-15

MEN WANTED for Rawlelgh Routes
In south Cameron County. san
Benito, Brownsville and Harrington.
Write today, Rawleigh Co. Dept.
TXI-S8-SB, Memphis, Tenn.
O-6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

vi ion of Miss Edna Harmon, assist anS educational director for the WPA in Waterbury.
 Registrations may be made for these classes all this week from g a. m. to 12 noon and from 2 to s O. clock in the afternoon until Fri- day. Those who find it inconvenient to call at the office personally may register by telepnone.
 Many Sign Up By Phone
 Miss Harmon said at least 75 per- sons had registered by phone yester- day and a large number had ap- peared in person to ask the continu- an~e of community group classes such aS were conducted under the ERA educational program last year. The total number of persons registered in the classes last season exceeded 5000.
 CIV courses approved today in- cluded one in art under which will come history and appreciation of art, drawing, sketching, paintings, ar. and crafts, basketry, leather working, silhouette making and other novelties. Other classes will be added if the demand for them is great enough, according to Miss Harmon. The courses will begin Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

aside for registration, which is to continue tomorrow and Friday be- tween the hours of g and 11:30 a. m. and 1 and 3 p. m.
 Dr. Cond0n, Director
 The college has officially desig- mated 'Mattatuck Community Col lege.' It is one of several establish- ed in the larger cities by the WPA ana is under the general direction of Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superin- tenGent of schools. The YMCA has contributed the use of its facilities for the day college, and, has loaned it's educational director, Arthur L.. Pu. lnton as director. The evening college will be housed in Crosby high school.
 Classes will be held in the day col- lege from Monday to Friday inclu- sive from the hours of 8 a. m. to l ?. m. In the evening college clagse. will be conducted from 2 to g p. m. or Monday, Tuesday, Thurs day and Friday evenings. The col- legc is open to all high graduates anl there is no tuition fee. Courses C. .el wide variety of subjects.
 ext week assemblies will be held each day from a. m. to p. m., in orcer to explain the nature of the courses and acquaint the students with the college routine.
 At Crosby high school this morn- ing, registration in the adult classes was reported to be even better than last year, after a somewhat slow I.art due to the election yesterday. This project is under the super
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
DR. PUTIN WILL
 IS INVALIDATED

Norfolk, Conn, Oct s-CUP)- A copy of will of the late pr. Michael I. Pupin, famous scientist and inventor, which distributed the bulk of his $1 100000 estate to Col umbia university and other educa- tional institutions, has been de- clared invalid by Acting Probate Judge J. Sedgwick Tracy.
 Judge Tracy ruled in favor of Mrs. Louis Graham Smith, daugh- ter of the scientist, who was be- queathed $50,00O under the will, and who contended that inasmuch as her father had destroyed the original document, the duplicate, held by trust company, was there by voided.
 Mrs. Smith entered contest sev- eral months ago, claiming her father died intestate. The duplicate will was produced by the Irving Trust company, New York city, which obtained 1t through a merger with the Columbia Trust company in 1923.
 Judge Tracy's decision was rend- cred late yesterday after studying briefs submitted by counsel for Mrs. Smith and the Irving Trust com pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

celebration. The committee esti-. mates that more than 10000 of these buttons, which contain the head ok Columbus and the wording, sItaliara. Tercentenary Celebration -- 1o35, will be in evidence by next Satur day. The committee in charge Of. the distribution of the souvenirs ifl- cludes: Louis Baria, chairman; Michael J. GalIulo, Domenic Bar bieri, John DePastino, Umberto Santorpietro, Emil Mascolo, Joseph LeDuca, Phillip Copetto, Nunzi0 Murno, Patsy Oletta, Jane Ranando. Thomas Morleri, Mary AnthofI; Louise Meo, Lillian Manganaro, Joan Carissimi and Mrs. Helen Mes-s Sina.
 SOngfest Sunday M
 The affair scheduled for Sunday afternoon will be one of thes most unique held in connection with Con- necticut's tercentenary observance. It will bring together singers of every racial group in the city. 4 separate program of song will be off fered in front of every cottage in the settlement. Never before in the history of the Nutmeg State has a similar performance been attempted. The Girl Scouts will be featured in a program at the Farm ington House. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
FACTORY COUNCIL
 ELECTION STAGED
Thirty-One Named, B Re- elected and Eight New
 Members Admitted
Especial to The Dernoerat)

Naugatuck, Oct. 9-(UP)-Thirty- one members of the factory council of the United States Rubber com- pany here were elected yesterday with big vote being cast. There were 4,l23 eligible to vote and only 24 did not vote. Ballots cast amounted to 4,o99 with o9.44 per cent voting, unusual interest being shown. More than 4O0 were nomi- mated.
 There were 8 reelected and eight new members. Those chosen were:
 William Fitzgerald; sundry pack, warehouse, cut and making, Cath crime Sugrue'; ked mill, ked press, Manuel Lewis; ked cutting, John J. Burke; ked making, buildings No. and No. 3, Norah Stand bridge'; ked making, buildings 5, g, 20, Helen Lawley; ked making, males, Joseph Janik; ked stitching, buildings and 5, Norma Butcher: ked stitching, buildings 3 and g, Mildred Popko"; ked packing, Jo- seph McGuire'; mcehanical5 power. salvage, James Pettit"; carton plant, Molly Grant; shoe mill, buildings 210 and 216, John J. Cullen; cut. ting 2nd, building 2l0, George A. Classey+; cutting 4th, building 21O, John Sloan; Mics. fitting 3rd floor, building 21O, Anna Engelhardt; outsole cut, building 216, James DunnA; making and fitting build ing, 21l, first floor, George Bell", P. August Johnson, Elizabeth Rooney, Ella Evon";; making and fitting building, Genevieve Pajeskis; 216, third and fourth floors, Gene vieve Pajeski4, Susan Quigley", Jake Mariana; making and fitting, second floor, building 211, Catherine Dolan+, Bessie O'Brien, William Newbold'; day packing, vulcanizing, Stella Strucinski', James Nardello": receiving, shipping, fabric inspec- tion, trucking, Frank Bowling; night packing, Edward Reilly.
 +Re-elected. .'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
LocalP Program Divided Into Two Fields
Columbus Day Parade
 Feature For Week-E
Italians Arrange Impressive Program in Observance
 of National Day-SCiuIlO General Chairman

Good cheer will be radiated by the smiles of thousands the coming week end when the city takes on Q holi- day appearance for two big events at Settlers Village, the Colonial and International Settlement in Chase Park. Italian National day will be celebrated Saturday with 8 man. moth parade preceding Columbus day exercises at the tercentenary village. An international music fes- tival is being arranged for Sunday afternoon.
 A feeling of good fellowship will be broadcast everywhere for it will be period of jovial friendliness. The cup of joy will be overhowing There will be feeling of buoyant aliveness to thrill everyone. In fewer words, the programs for Sat- urday and Sunday will provide joy ouS celebrations for all.
 es Sciull0 Chairman % The Italian-American committee, headed by Alderman Charles P. Sciullo, one of the corporators of Settlers Village, and Attorney Michael J. Gallulo, is working un- tiringly to make Italian National day huge success. Invitations have been extended to every Ital- ian- American organization in this section of the country and many have already signified their inten- ton of sending delegations here Sat- urday. The general public is also invited. All attendance records at the village are expected to be shat tered.
 Many are already sporting the brass tercentenary button commem- orating the Columbus day Italian
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
LEGION CHANGES
 DATE OF FARLEY
Casper Davis Post to Meet Saturday October l9
 Instead of 26 i.
WATERvILLE

sThe October business meeting and election of officers of the Cas-
 per s. Davis, Jr., Post No. 136,
 American Legion will take place at the post rooms in Fraternity hall on Saturday, October 18th, instead of on October 26th as previously planned. The change in date has become necessary because of the second annual Halloween dance of the post which will be given at Sprague grammar school gymna- siuIn on the latter date. The dance would normally have been given on the 31st but the post has decided to advance this date that it may not conflict with the Community Council bazaar and amateur night contest on November ,1st. Prizes will be awarded for the most at tractive and most humorous cos tunes.
 The post executive committee will meet on next Tuesday evening.
 The monthly meeting of the New Haven County District will take place tonight at Music hall in New Haven. Several members of Davis post and auxiliary are planning to attend. -t
 ;% Parish Meeting
 An important meeting, of all members of St. PaulS Episcopal parish will be held at the parish house on Manville street on Mon- day evening. Every member is urg- ed to attend, ;
 Sixth District Returns
 Excellent weather aided the ef- forts of the hard-working and well organized groups of both major parties in Wateryille yesterday in getting out a remarkable heavy vote and to return the sixth voting district to its normal place in the republican column. 1,462 of the r. 663 registered voters, or about 8714 per cent, cast their ballots at the ThomaSton avenue fire station. 1 John M. Burrall, the republican | candidate for mayor received I'll | votes. Mayor Hayes the successful | candidate boiled SIT, and Roger ! Connor. the independent demo- cratic candidate captured n. The l remainder were divided between the socialist and communist candi- dates.
 The 1s4 republican majority reg istered in Waterville yesterday | forms over the 167 margin by which Mayor Hayes took the sixth district two years ago.
 The candidate receiving the highest vote in Waterville was c. Arthur Dubois, local candidate for reelection to the board of alder men. His vote totalled 790. repre- senting the support of many out side of his own party On January list he will start his fifth term as member of the board
 George Blinn, Waterville man and a candidate for constable on the independent democratic ticket | ran several votes ahead of his ticket. s
 The republican victory in the sixth was largely due to the votes | of many republicans who have not | been going to the polls in recent | years but who were urged to come cut this year. The regular demo- cratic vote was only about half | dozen higher from that of two years ago while the republicans | boosted their 1893 tetai by more than 35O. < ;E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
Project Separated To Aid Adults And
 Young People Here
Scores Registered at Y This Morning -Mattatuck Community College Chosen as Nane-New Courses
 Approved Enrolment Continues All This Week

Hundreds of Waterhurians of both sexes and of all ages were preparing to further their education today as the WPA educational program was set in motion. Separated into two district fields, the project in this city provides opportunities for young persons interested in college train ing and for adults who wish to oc- cupy their leisure time at either recreational or educational pursuits.
 A; the YMCA this morning a staff oe clerks registered scores of ap- plicants for the courses offered by the Federal Community college. The entire west lobby has been set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
BALL COMMITTEE
 TO MEET TONIGHT

A special meeting of the com mittee in Charge of the Washington Park Community club ball which took place last week, will be held at 8 o'clock tonight at the Com munity house.
 All members on the committee are asked to make returns tonight
 The regular meeting of the club will be held tomorrow night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Oct. g. UP) - Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts - Fair, warmer in north portion. Thursday increasing c1oudiness and warmer followed by rain in afternoon or night.
 Rhode Island--F'air tonight Thurs day increasing cloudiness and war mer followed by rain in afternoon or night.
 Connecticut-Fair,w warmer tonight. Thursday increasing cloudiness and warmer, followed by rain.