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Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Use of II Duce's
Phrases on Print
Dress Protested

ROME, June 4. U.P)-Objec-
tiOns were raised today by the
newspaper II Lavoro Fascista, to
the use of quotations from Mus
sOlini's speeches as decorative
motifs on women's print dresses.
The paper described the dress
of one young girl as being stamp
ed all over with memorable
fighting phrases of Mussoiini."
"The Fascist war cry-a moi
Qet's go) was repeated several
times" the paper said, "and i'm
some cases was located on the
dress where, because of the as
sociation of ideas, it took on a
meaning, the least of which can
be said, was unexpected.
This girl may persOnify vir-
tue; she may be saint; but
her person doesn't seem to be
the place to recount that we
must march, construct and, if
necessary, fight to VIM"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
SPARROWS, PIGEONS
CAUSE UPROAR

DALLAS, Tex, June 4. U.P)-The
judge complained that sparroWs
tipped past him in the court
room. The jury complained that
insect life in the county court
house was being transferred to
persons from pigeons. T. P. Will
liams, courthouse superintendent,
declared war. He requisitioned the
county for an air rifle and BIS
to rid the. building Of a flock of
pigeons and hundreds Of sparrows.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

south Of Ell Centre on Fourth street.
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Shippers Service. 36th and Ell Ca
jon, San Diego. blocks west of old
location. Richfield products: (J4
90
Licensed To Wed-CharleS Bro
derrick, "a, Holtville, and Louise
Drum, 81, Calexico obtained a mar
riage license Thursday from Coun-
ty Clerk w. j. McClelland.
90
Jacumba, Live Oaks and Pine
Valley summer campers. Weekend
truck service for campers, supplies
and household goods. Phone l, Pho
neer Truck and Transfer Co. (J-D
-OO--
Held In Jail-Julian Perez, As, was
arrested in FL Centre Thursday by
immigration border patrolmen and
lodged in the county jail while they
continue investigation of his citi-
zenship rights.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

to concentrate on the Tideland Oil
and Arroyo Seco Investigations,
possibly interviewing some wit
neSses concerning the anti Coca
Cola bill introduced by Assembly
man Charles A. Hunt of Los An
geles. He said he might seek addi-
tional information concerning sar-
dine legislation, and possibly other
proposals, if any promising leads
turn up in the south.
He planned to be back in Sacra-
mento in time for arraignment OF
assemblyman Gene Flint, Los An
geles, who appears in superior court
next Friday to answer charges Of
offering a bribe to Assemblyman
Fred Reaves, San Pedro, in eX-
change for a favorable vote on the
Welsh Tideland Oil bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
DEATH LAID
TO ABCESS

BRAWLEY, June 4-HerSchel E.
Thorpe, SO, met death as a result
of an abcess on the brain, accord
ing to a coroner's jury verdict re-
turned after an inquest conducted
here Thursday
The jury did not settle the queS-
ton of accidental death raised by
friends of the man who died IN a
Brawley hospital early this week. a
double indemnity life insurance pol
icy was alleged to have been M
Voked.
A railway officer accused of strik-
ing Thorpe over the head in rout-
inc him from freight car Where
he was sleeping, testified he was not 3
in Calipatria at the time lfieloS
declared Thorpe was sluggeo'
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
.FAHS OFF ON
TRIP TO l.. A.

j. r. Fahs, head Of the furniture
department for the |. " Hardware
company left Friday on a hurried
trip to Los Angeles to attend a mar
ket furniture preVieW in Los An
geles. sponsored by the largest fur
niture manufacturing concern on
the west coast.
Only a few dealers have receiV-
ed invitations to attend the preVieW,
such as Barker Bros. in Los An
geleS, Benbough's in San Diego, and
the |. V Hardware, Some six deal
ers Will attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Tornado Strikes
Twice, Wrecking
Oil Field Hamlet

McCAMEY, Tex, June 4. UP)-A
tornado that doubled back and
struck a second time, wrecked $50
homes in this oil field hamlet last
night, causing damage estimated at
100000. Three persons were injur-
ed.
Extent of the damage was dis
closed after telephone service was
restored early today. The commu-
nifty had been cut off for many
hours.
The tornado struck first at dusk,
approaching from the northwest.
Wind gusts ripped sheet iron roofs
from oil shacks, tore away part of
the postoffice roof and splintered
pillars in front of the Baptist
church. Streets were flooded.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Quadruplets in
Alumni Parade

HOLLIS, Okla. June 4. WR)-The
Keys sisters, oldest living quadrup-
let's in the world, today celebrated
their 22nd birthday by marching in
their high school alumni parade.
The siSterS-Mona, Mary, Leota
and Roberta-occupied an honored
place in the parade, seated on a
float which they helped design.
The sisters were graduated Mon
day from Baylor University at
Waco. Texas
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
Burning Freighter
Limps Into Port

MANILA, June 4. WP)-The Ger
man freighter Olivia, with fire still
raging aboard, limped into port to-
day.
The captain revealed that one
member Of the crew, Albert Center,
died of burns suffered in the eX-
plosion that started the blaze yes
terday. Center was buried at sea.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
HOT TIP RECEIVED
FROM SO. CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO, Cal, June A. (UP)-Indcatons that
District Attorney Buron Fits of Los Angeles enter
widening investigation of asserted bribery and corrup
ton the California legislature evidenced today in
sudden departure of District Attorney Otis B. Babcock
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04
SEELEY
NFHc g ~ DnhInsnr

Mr.. and Mrs. S. Slayton, Sunday
entertained Slayton's sister and
husband OF San Diego, also a Sis
ter from Houston. Tex.
90
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Robinson
spent the week end at Ramona,
while Harold Robinson visited with
his brother Temple in San Diego.
DO
Mrs. Florence Sipple of San
Diego visited over the weekend
with her sister, Mrs. A. r. Fergu-
son.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Stewart were
San Diego visitors Sunday.
90
Mr and Mrs. L. D. Hanks left
Monday for Banning on a short
visit They viii be located in Ana
helm this year, as Hanks has ac-
eepted the principalship of school
there. He was principal of the
Seeley school for three years and
both he and Mrs Hanks had many
friends here.
90
Mr. and Mrs. Lon Burton of Hol-
lywood visited Sunday at the j. +.
Oftelie home.
The Rev. and Mrs. Frank Jun
kins plan to leave Seeley Monday
for the east where they will make
their home. They will be missed
by members of the congregation
and other friends in the commu-
nifty. He will not conduct services
Sunday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Mr. and Mrs. Lon Burton of Hol-
lyWood visited Sunday at the j. T.
Oftelie home.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Mrs. Florence Sipple of San
Diego visited over the weekend
with her sister, Mrs. A. r. Fergu-
soil.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-06-04

Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Stewart were
San Diego visitors Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
COFFEE HOUSE.
 BOSS IS FINED

After offering testimony that a bottle of 100 proof alcohol found in his establishment by Detective Fred Hickey of the vice squad, was brought in by an Irish customer, Frank Longero, A, proprietor of a coffee house" at 10 Meadow street was fined $50 and costs when ar- raigned in city court this morn- ing before Judge John F. McGrath' The court remarked No 1rishman would drink that stuff"
 The bottle offered ill evidence as a sample of that supposed to have been sold in the place, which oper- ated without a license of any sort, occupied a prominent place in the courtroom and was often referred to as That" or This Stuff."
 Attorney Joseph Guilfoile, repre- senting the accused, pleaded that Longero has been in the restaurant business for the last four years and has never been in trouble of any sort. That's propably because he never has been caught at 1t", re- marked the court. He is lucky.
 After the case had been heard and sentence passed. Attorney Guil- foile asked for an appeal to the court of common pleas, which was granted under bonds of $200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
ALLEGED STILL OPERATORS FREE
Released Today on $l,OOO Bonds Formal Hear=
 ing Next Week

Two men arrested here last night in g raid on a still at 276 Tudor street we're freed in bonds of $i,000 a preliminary hearing before U. s. Commissioner Harry Krasow at lO:3O o'clock this morning. The men facing federal charges are Joseph LaSalle, 29, of the Strand hotel, and Michael Wheeler, 25, of 252 East r.ain street. Commissioner Krasow continued the case for formal nearing till next week.
 Officers Fred Hickey. Patrick Moylan, Petrick Hobart and Ernest P..kul O. the vice squad made the rad, accompanied by, Federal Agent Gus Lynch. Wheeler was cap tured while attempting to escape by going under the floor of the build- ing, while LaSalle was found hiding behind tn, still. Police said the ace had been under surveillance for mora than a week.
 Polio, confiscated 60 gallons of alleged finished product, as well as four 6O-gallon drums of denatured alcohol. The still was of 250-gallon capacity. and was the largest seized hare since the huge distillery on South Leonard street was raided two years ago. In the layout were 500- gallon storage tank, 8 100-gallon cooling tank. a 75-gallon filter tank a.. i a 2OO-gallon receiving tank. The eguipment will be destroyed by the government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Russell Pupils Win
 Praise As Debaters
Youngsters Congratulated By Dr. Condon and Father
 Barrett on Behalf of Judges

probation system of Waterbury, the Rev. Francis Barrett, and the mar shal of the fire department. Their decision was on the side of the af- firmative speakers.
 The talk took place in the gym nasiun, in the presence of num- Der of residents of the neighbor- hood, and also with Supt. Thomas J. Condon among those present. In- cidentally Seth Goodwin, physical director of the Y. M. c. A. presented the basketball trophy to the mem bers of the Russell team, champions of the league.
 Young Poison, the first speaker, declared there was no dispute as to the need of athletics ill the school, but said the present arrange ment provided for about only one per cent of the student body. He argued on the point of making an idol of one player, against no chance for the others in attendance, as we find the situation in many instances today.
 On the other hand, Young Kal- OSky, TOT the negaClVe Slde, prOugny to mind the various business men and star athletes of today whose first training in the athletic field was obtained during their grammar and high school days. There should be no limitations to the opportunity for athletics in our schools, he said Various points were also brought out by the two boys, Thomas and Walch for the affirmative side, while the negative position was also well explained by the otEer two members, Maloney and Ciccarelli.
 At the end of the talk, Supt. Con- don congratulated the young debat- CTS, as did also the Rev. Francis Barrett, speaking in behalf of the judges.
 You boys who lost should not be discouraged" said the young priest. "The judges had to decide the is sue, and you who lost. just hap pened to be on the wrong side as they looked at it. But we wish to congratulate you; your arguments were exceptional, and showed proof of your excellent training in this important part of school work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
REVENUE STAFF
 WINS PRAISE
Waterbury Office Shares in Compliments Given
 Connecticut District

Members of the Waterbury staff of the Connecticut internal revenue department have received praise from Washington, D. G. for the cooperation and efficient work done recently in handling income tax returns. The entire Connecticut di- vision did excellent work, according to a letter to State Internal Rev. enue Collector Thomas s. Smith from U. s. Commissioner Guy T.. Helvering. His letter follows:
 Preliminary reports indicate that the first quarter of the calendar year 1887 represents the largest in- come tax filing period the internal revenue service has experienced since 1921. The information at hand discloses that the increase in the number of returns filed during the period just closed was in excess ct 100000 over the, number fled dur ing the same period last year. In addition to this vast increase in the volume of income tax returns, Col. lectors' forces have been required to handle approximately a million returns which were filed under the social security act.
 This office is not unmindful Of the tremendous volume of work handled and the many troublesome problems which were presented to collectors offices during the filing period. Many reports have been re- ceived from taxpayers Indicating the efficient manner in which these problems have been met, and the bureau is aware of the many hours of overtime work which has been performed by the officers and em- ployes assigned to the various cole lection districts in order to attain the results which have been accom- plished.
 "The employees, indeed, have rea- son to take pride in their accom- plishments. and I wish you would express to the employees under your supervision the appreciation feel, which is shared by the other trea- sury officials, for the fine coopera- tion and interest displayed by them in the task just completed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

The Russell public school of which
 Miss Mary c. Coyle is the principal,
 and Miss Lulu L. Murphy one of the
 9th grade teachers, was the scene
 of an interesting discussion Friday afternoon when two teams of Miss
 Murphy's class debated the subject, Resolved: That Competitive Ath- letics As At Present Conducted By Highly Specialized Teams Repre- senting High Schools, Are Detri- mental"
 The affirmative speakers were
 James Poison, Alan Thomas and
 Raymond Walch.
 The negative side was represented by William Kalosky, Edward Ma loney and Orlando Ciccarelli. The judges were Miss Kathleen Crowley, the recognized head of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MOTORIST WINS
 COURT DISCHARGE

Granting the benefit of doubt to a man accused in city court this morning of driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor, Judge John F. McGrath discharged Fortunat GingraS. 37, of 57 Cherry street. During the testimony it was brought out that the man had con- sumed two glasses of whiskey and one of beer a short time before his car became involved in minor ac- cident at Mill and East Main streets.
 Appearing as witness for the defense Dr. Daniel O. Savers who examined the accused short time afterward, said that according to his test, Gingras was not intoxi- cated. When on the stand the ac- cused said that he was stunned by bump on the temple of his head which he received when getting out of his car after the accident. Attorney George Crocicchia pleaded that there was reasonable doubt in the case, since the testimony offered by Dr. Savers was convinc- ing enough that if the man was not intoxicated twenty minutes after the accident, he could not have been drunk when it did occur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
TOWN COURT IN
 CHESHIRE OUT
Unlikely One Will Be Ap- proved By Legisla=
 tive Group

Establishment of Cheshire's town court, as recommended in the bill now before the legislature intro- duced by Representative Luke Sta pleton of Cheshire, formerly of Waterbury, appears very unlikely Reluctant to turn down a fellow committee member, the judiciary group of the general assembly is is ready to propose that the Chesll- ire legislator withdraw his bill or allow it to die in committee.
 Hearing on the Stapleton bill set ting up the Cheshire town court and abolishing the justice of the peace system took place over two weeks ago at the Capitol. At that time there was only l proponent of the bill, Representative Staple ton himself.
 As Attorney Stapleton is a mem- Der of the judiciary committee he has been granted the ernbarraSs- ment of having his pet measure turned down outright. However, il is the concensus of the committee according to authentic information received, that the measure should either be reported unfavorably 0l allowed to die a natural death'' il committee.
 Many Waterburians who live i, Cheshire are opposed to the tow court bill introduced by RepreSen. tative Stapleton. They contend that the present justice of the peace court does not cost the town c Cheshire much money whereas un. der the Stapleton bill fixed salaries would be fixed for the judge ane deputy judge.
 According to authentic informa' tion, also, under the bill nov pending Representative Stapletor would be named judge of tht Cheshire town court should the leg islation pass. Watertown electors at recent town meeting, turned down similar bill establishing 6 town court in that community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17

charges for the freshman year alone" The University of Flew Hampshire. in Durham, N. H., will grant one-half resident tuition for only the freshman year to Q New Hampshire man enrolled in either the red course, the white course or the blue. The University of Ver- mont, in Burlington, Vt., will grant four full freshman year scholarships of $500 each. The Worcester Poly
 technical Institute, in Worcester, Mass, provides Q "Kirtland M, Smith c. M. T. c. scholarship of $500 for the freshman year." Yale university in New Haven. Conn., will award scholarship covering full freshman year tuition but which should the university feel such action warranted, may be con- tinued throughout the full four- year undergraduate course of the recipient"
 General Conner states that further information concerning these awards may be secured by writing the c. M. T. c. ofncer at the Boston Army Base or the tnsti- tutions concerned.
 Candidates for enrolment may apply at Fort Devens, Mass, Fort Mckinley, Maine, Fort Adams, R. l.. and Fort Ethan Allen. Vermont. The camps will get under way at these locations on July 8 and con- tinue till August 6. Applications have been received since March 17, and there are now only limited number of openings. However, the vacancies which still exist are con- fined to no one section of New England.
 To be eligible for this training. one must be a young man of good character and sound physique and between IT and 24 years of age. The government will defray all neces-. sary expenses, including transpor- tation to and from camp. uniforms wholesome food, laundry service, and medical care. Enrolment with the c. M. T. c. entails no future military obligation of any sort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MAJOR METCALFE
 COMING TO CITY
Will Preside at Next Group School for Reserve
 Officers

Majoh Samuel L. Metcalfe, in- fantry, recently appointed adjutant general of the 18th division, will t, present at the next group school fo: officers of the Waterbury chap t:- Gsc the Reserve Officers' associa- ton. in the post office building Thursday c;ening, April 2.
 The instructor will be Colonel George D. Freeman, Jr.. chief oi staff, 76th division. with the sub- ject, why Infantry Developed"
 Officers who intend to take part s.- the annual regimental dinner anc reunion of the 418th infantry arc re re.uested to make reservations bJ communicating with Major Theo- dorc M. Terry, Bridgeport. The af- fair will take place May 12.
 he Connecticut department, R o. A. convention at Hamdem towr hail. Saturday. May 1. will be fol- lowed by dinner at Major Phelps ontgomery'S farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
YOUTHS APPLY
 FOR CMTC CAMP
40 to 50 May Go From City-Campers to Meet
 Monday Night

Approximately forty to fifty boys from Waterbury have filed applica- tions for registration this summer at Citizens Military Training Camps to date, it was disclosed to- day by Major Newton Alexander, local officers who handles applica- tions.
 According to the announcement made by Major Alexander today the filing of applications is moving along at about the same pace as in 1886. There will be slight increase of Waterbury boys at the camps this year, it was noted, for the state increase ill quota has resulted in a boost in the number of eligibles who can be selected from this city
 It was also announced today that the Waterbury c. M. T. c. Club will meet on Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the reserve officers room at the State Armory. A program of instruction will be presented by local reserve officers. The club con- sists of boys who have been recom- IIICIlUCu 1Ol tLlC nOtd44NC0 NSuA oSCs nV Forts Ethan Allen. Devens and Adams to be held July to August 8.
 A report received by local Reserve Officers association and American Legion officials shows that the Con- necticut quota of 531 is rapidly f1ll- ing but prompt applications have a good chance of being accepted. New Haven county boys to the number of l84 have filed applications and this county leads the state in this re- spect.
 Waterbury boys who have reach ed their 17th birthday may apply flor the basic course. A supply Of application blanks and literature is available at the American Legion Home, IT Holmes avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
Standing Committees
 Are Named At EIks
List Announced Today By Exalted Ruler NeagIe; Over
 l5O Names Are Included in Groups

Appointment of 1887 committees ft:' the Waterbury lodge of Elks were announced today by James F. Neag.e, exalted ruler. More than 150 m' mbers of the local organization have been named on thirteen com mittees for the coming year.
 The complete list follows:
 Board of Governors
 James F. Neagle, Walter Jarvis, U. Horton Warner, Truman s. Lew is, Charles Heaven, Frank H. Bailey, William Pollard, Dr. John w. Fruin, Francis Feeley, Edward J. Fitzger- q 1, Walter E. Monagan. ST., Harry x. Cashin, John A. Bennett, Will Il Riet' =, Thomas J. Flanagan, D'. Francis P. Barnes, James D. Mccarthy, Patrick D. Brown, Simon D yleskis, Charles K. Ahearn, Dr Mortimer A. O'Hara, Charles J. AL le', Dennis J. Clancy, Joseph Null vile, John Holian, Joseph Bowen James Wake, ST. Renard L.. Pala-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
MRS. ANNIE JONES
 OF BOROUGH DIES
Highland Avenue Widow Succumbs to Brief lll=
 ness Last Night

Naugatuck, April 17-Mrs. Annie tJenkins) Jones, 85, widow of James Jones, died last night at her home, 43 Highland avenue, after an illness of three weeks.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Con- gregational church with Rev. Ed ward R. Hance, rector, oficiating. Interment will be in Grove Ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Jones was born in England and come to this country GA years ago. For the past 52 years she had resided in this town. being 8 mem- Der of the Congregational church and Daughters of St. George.
 The body was removed to the Gil- mack funeral home, 95 Meadow street, wherefriends may call Sun day afternoon an devening.
 Woman Injured
 Mrs. Mattie Veroeski of i35 Golden Hill street. Union City. was injured this morning in an auto mobile accident. A car driven by Milton Furfaro of Seymour. going south on North Main street, is al- legged to have passed the car in which Mrs. Veroeski was passen- ger, as that car was entering Main street from Bridge street.
 Mrs. Veroeski was treated by Dr. Edwin Curran and although her in- jlirieS were believed minor she was removed to St. Mary's hospital Charles and Michael veroeski, pas- sengers in the car, were bruised and the machine was badly damaged Furfaro was arrested for passing a , red light and for reckless driving. He will be arraigned in, borough court late this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-17
ITALIAN VETS TO
 ATTEND BANQUET

U t | Leonard Mecca. commander of local Florio post No. of the Ital- ian American World War Veterans of the U. S.. announced that a delegation of more than 20 mem- bers of his organization will attend the 18th Seicheprey Day sponsored by the local P. O. Vigniulles, Yan- kee Division Veterans Association at the Elks' hall tonight. Many officers of the national and state department as well as mem bers of the local post and its euxil- iary will attend.
 All members of the organizat ton who have not made reservations yet are requested to get in touch with Commander Mecca.