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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-24
DAILY EVENTS
 AT HOLLYWOOD
Blonde Betty Grable Is Named Official Greeter
 By U. of California
(Copyright, 1887, By United Press)

(Copyright, 1897, By United Press)
 Hollywood, Sept. 24-tUP)-Blonde Betty Grable, the typcial co-ed of the movies, today was selected by University of Southern California students as official greeter during football season. .
 The little actress is the flancee of Jackie Coogan, a former student at the university. She will greet the Ohio State football team when 1t ar- rives to play U. s. c. October 9.
 Coogan said he wasn't jealous even though Miss Grable will sit or the players bench during hte game.
 Three girls who hope to be the stars of tomorrow received judicial approval of contracts given them by Paramount studio.
 They are Dorothy Howe, 19, Joyce Mathew, IS, and Lola Jensen, 1e, who smiled at Superior Judge Em- met H. Wilson as he stamped his approval upon the contracts, as is required by California law.
 The girls will receive $50 a week to start and if all the options in their contracts are exercised, will get $l ,000 at the end of five years.
 Miss Howe is from Dallas, Tex, Miss Jensen from Salt Lake City, and Miss Mathew from Long Beach, Calf.
 William F. James, Hollywood writ CT and husband of Margaret Irving, actress, today was free on probation after his conviction on forgery charges.
 Superior Judge Frank Smith placed James on proabtion for five years, fined him $200 and ordered him to repay $i,070 for checks he was charged with forging<
 He said enemies were responsible for the charges against him.
 Funeral services were being held here today for William Gargan, ST. 68, father of William and Edward Gargan, actors. The elder Gargaa in his youth was associated with New York theaters. He came to Hollywood a year ago to reside with his sons.
 Melvyn Douglas, actor, today was recovering from a tonsillectomy at Hollywood hospital. He was to rec turn home in day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-24
Oil Company Seeking
 Part Of Elks' Land
Negotiations Reported Resumed Original Offer Fails
 to Receive Endorsement of B. P. 0. E. Members

Negotiations for the purchase of large portion of the Elks Club property West Main street. between State and Meadow streets by the Gulf Refining Company said to be again underway, with almost certain likel hood of their being completed It is the plan of the oil company to greatly enlarge it's present West Main street station it reported and developed it into one of the largest gasoline stations in the city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-24
TOBACCO FARMER DIES

Granby, Conn, Sept. 24. (UP)-- Funeral services will be held Satur. day for Daniel P. Cooley, 86, retired tobacco farmer and former repre- sentative to the general assembly, who died last night after Q short illness. He leaves his widow and two daii0htArK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-24
1.NAn FRESHMEN

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 24.-(UP) -One thousand freshmen enrolled at Harvard college today-start of the university's 302d year. They will be welcomed officially tonight by President James B. Conatlt Registration of 2,7o0 upper -classmen will be completed Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

FURNISHED HOUSES and apis.
Electric refrigeration. Marie Land,
83l Main, Phone 974. fl6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

WILL NOT be responsible for
debts incurred or charged to my
name other than those made by
me personally. Signed: Jack
GreenWell. f26
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

FOR SALE - 81 Chevrolet pickup,
'29 Oakland sport roadster, 20
Dodge sedan. Peoples Finance 81
Thrift Co., 612 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

WHITE Swiss Mandet Pigeons, any
amount. Ditto's Blacksmith Shop,
Imperial. (F28)
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24
Personals

BUTANE CABRURETORS-Instal-
lation, Service and Parts. Wilke
Machine & Auto Parts, Brawley,
Calf. m26
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24
THE POST>PRESS CLASSIFIED AID USED CAR SHOW
SDeciQL Notices

FURNITURE, Upholstering, Recov-
ering, spring work. Sewing ma
chimes, vacuums expertly repaired.
Free estimates. Phone FL Centre
1857. FOB
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

81 CHEVROLET cABRIoLET. s225
Cali S70s-J-4, El Centre. f26
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

1886 LINCOLN ZEPHYR in Al
shape. Nearly new 6-ply tires. ra-'
dio, lot of extras. Cash or terms,
Richter. Balboa Hotel. f27
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

HOUSEKEEPER-Part time, room
and board. Write P. 0. Box 896
Ell Centro for appointment. f26
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24
Houses FOR Rent

FURNISHED HOUSE, $4,000 per
month, water paid. Chas. Farrell,
319 K street, Imperial. Phone 1921
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

WANTED-BOY about 16 to handle
milking machine " mile west and
u mile South of McCabe school.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-02-24

THE BEST FIELD FLOAT and
Steel VS. for the money are at
McDaniels. 1891 Main, Ell Gen.
tro
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
HOLDEN FLIES
 4FROM JUNEAU
 ON RUN
Carries 2 to Tenakee, 2 to Sitka- -Sharpstones to
 Polar -Taku Today

Four passengers from Juneau were carried to Tenakee and Sitka this morning on the regular weekly flight by Pilot Alex Holden of the Marine Airways in the Fairchild Il accompanied by Mechanic Lloyd Jarmon.
 R. A. Morris and w. G. Wright flew to Sitka with Holden and Mrs Martin Lynch and A. Svardal flew to Tenakee. MT. Asis, who was to board the plane at Tenakee, was tc be taken to Sitka.
 In addition, air mail and express was flown to various stops by Pilot Holden. This morning, before leav- ing on the regular air run, he flew MT. and Mrs. D. c. Sharpstone tc the Polaris-Taku mine. This flight had been scheduled last night but was cancelled because of indictment weather.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
SIMMONS BACK,
 ATLIN FLIGHT,
 IS OFF AGAIN
Flies to Lisianski, Chicha- gof, Sitka- Barr Leaves
 Sitka with Officials

John Griggs arrived here from Atlin today at am. in the Alaska Air Transport Lockheed with Pilot Sheldon Simmons who was return ing from the flight last night in which he carried Misses Doris Davis. Helen and Mary Johnson to Atlin.
 At 10 am. he hopped off for Lisi- anski with George Clothier, super intendent of the Apex Fl Nido mine; for Chichagof with Nick Ray, whose injured foot is improving, L. Allread and Lee Samuelson, and for Sitka with L. c. Holt.
 Pilot L. F. Barr in the AAT Stin- son left Sitka this morning for Kla- wack and Metlakatla with Charles w. Hawkesworth and H. E. Critch- field officials Investigating Indians in connection with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tuesday the officials inspected Hoonah and Angoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
A. L. A. TO SPONSOR
 DANCE, ELKS' HALL,
 SATURDAY EVENING

Plans are underway for a dance to be sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Saturday evening in the Elks ballroom, proceeds of which will be devoted to funds for the A. L. convention in Anchorage, next month. M
 Mrs. John Mccormick is president of the convention committee, with Mrs. John Newman, Mrs. George Gullufsen, and Mrs. E. M. Policy assisting. Delegates to the conven- ton are to be chosen by the Ju- neau ALA. chapter early next month.
 Clarence Bands orchestra will play for the dance Saturday eve ming.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
VAN ACKERENS ARE
 HOSTS AT AFFAIR
 FOR JAMES WORLEYS

Honoring Dr. and Mrs. James Morley. who arrived from San Francisco aboard the North Star, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Van Ackeren were host and hostess last evening at dinner party given at their home in the Fifth Street Apart ments.
 Present for the affair were MT and Mrs. Charles w. Hawkesworth, MT. and Mrs. Claude M Hirst, Dr and Mrs T. J. Pyle, Dr. and Mrs. E. F. vollert, Miss Bertha Tyber, Miss Vera Liebel the host and hos tess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

pr. Morley is to succeed Dr. Van Ackeren in the Bureau of Indian Affairs office here. The Van Ack- erens plan to sail toward the first of next month to the states, where the doctor is to take over his new post in Washington, D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Taxes are now due and payable at the office of the City Clerk. Ii full amount is paid before Septem- Der IS, two percent discount will be allowed. If first half not paid be- fore September l5 the entire amount of the tax becomes delinquent.
 H. I. LUCAS, adv. City Clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
More Artificial Silk

ROME = Production of artificial silk in Italy this year is expected to be six times that of 1930.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
WANT ADS
MISCELLANEOUS

PIANO Studio. Classical and popu- lar music. Apartment 24, Imperial Rooms-Ruth Wood, phone 544. MIMEOGRAPHING 79 TURN your ola goid into value, cash or trade at Nugget Shop. GUARANTEED Realistic Perma- nents, $4.50. Finger wave, 65c. Lola's Beauty Shop, telephone POI, 315 Decker Way
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
HOSPITAL NOTES

Kosta Kassel, who was admitted last night to St. Ann's Hospital, underwent a major operation this morning.
 John Kolleres underwent a major operation at St. Ann's Hospital this morning.
 O. L. Bridgeman, medical pa Itient, was dismissed today from St. Ann's Hospital.
 Mrs. Dora James was admitted last night to St. Ann's Hospital for medical care.
 Miss Wiletta Kendall, who under went an arm operation at St. Ann's Hospital yesterday, is resting com- fortably at the Hospital today.
 DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT August 21, with the American Le- zion Auxiliary at Elks Hall. Rand's Orchestra. adv.
 Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
STEWART HEADING
 FOR NOME TODAY

Territorial Commissioner of Mines, E. D. Stewart, this morning wired his office here that after a week spent in Fairbanks, in con- nection with the Territorial Assay Office there, he was to leave today for Nome, by plane. At Nome, he will examine requirements for the Assay Office to be established there, before making field trip through the Seward Peninsula mining re- zion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
OIL TANKS
FOR RENT

FIVE-ROOM furnished apartment electric range, oil heat. Also g. room furnished apartment and bath. Phone 2O04, 425 East 7th St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

in case of error or if an ad
 has been stopped before ex-
 plration, advertiser please notl- fly this office (Phone 37q at
 once and same will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FOR RENT = Furnished, heated room. Close in, good view. Phone 1421
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FOR RENT-3-room furnished apt. with bath, $20. Cliff Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

VACANCY Marine Apts. Phone 496
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FOR RENT-Seven room furnished
 apartment. Inquire Snap Shoppe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FOR RENT-Cabin on 9th St, West Mrs. McMullen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

VACANCY, Winter & Pond Apts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FLAT for rent Inquire Charles Goldstein Fur Store.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18
FOR SALE

COAL range. Inquire above Ameri- can Cash Grocery. FOR SALE = Wall tents, 14X16, slightly used. Inquire Swanson Brothers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

HUNTING season will be here soon Here's bargain, 300 Savage Rifle 1 Domination with 40 Shot Gun Barrel. First come gets it. Write H 925, Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-18

FOR SALE = 14-ft. skiff. Phone 6002
Evening star., 1937-03-14
FOUNTAIN TEA ROOM

Our Fountain Tea Room features a
Shoppers Special Luncheon at 35c
and a Club Luncheon at 55c. Appetiz-
ing food is always pleasingly served
here.
Fountain Tea Room :. ). Downstairs Stoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
YOUNG ACTRESS
 IESSUDDENLY
Helen Burgess Was Only l8-Just Starting in
 Film Career

Hollywood. April 8-(UP)-A film company on the Paramount lot to- day "shot around" scenes in which Helen Burgess. IS year old high school girl, was scheduled to appear. She died suddenly of pneumonia last night. A cold contracted on the movie lot developed into fatal ill- ness so swiftly there was no time to place her in 8 hospital. Miss Bur- gess was plucked from an amateur little theater" cast by film scouts and assigned to 8 leading role with Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur in Cecil B. DeMNle's 'AThe Plainsman" without any previous film expe- rience.
 Career Continued I
 Her unusual career continued with a role in Doctors Diary" and mystery film Might of Mystery" in which she was at work when she became i'll 8 few days ago. A month ago the actress was granted an ans nulment of her three-hour marriage to her piano teacher, Herbert Rutherford. She said he admitted marrying her to "spite" another woman. They had eloped to Yuma, Ariz., January 27. Miss Burgess would have been 19 years old on April 26. She was born in Portland. Ore, and lived in Tacoma, Wash, as small child. While she was still in grammar school her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Burgess, moved to Hollywood, where her father died two years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
MEDICAL STUDENT
 IN BABY MURDER

Boston, April 8--(UP) - Police said today New York medical stu dent was the father of the new born boy whose body was found Monday in dormitory at exclusive Katharine Gibbs (secretariaD school.
 Boston police contemplated no action against the student, whose name was withheld, because they have no jurisdiction.
 The alleged mother, Miss Harriet Boyden, IS, resident student from Marathon, N. Y, was in flair" con- dition at Phillips house of Massa- chusetts General hospital under guard as police waited to serve warrants charging her with mur- der and concealing 8 body.
 Miss Boyden gave birth to the child unassisted in 8 dormitory washroorn Saturday, police said she told, them, and then attempted to hide the body in suitcase in the closet. The body was discovered after schoolmates, worried over her condition, summoned doctors.
 Associate Medical Examiner Cor nelius J. OLeary said the baby had been born alive, but died of asphyxiation.
 The girls parents. MT. and Mrs. Ulysses Boyden, were in Boston to see their daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
Hershey Chocolate Plant BLoodshed Disgraces State

probably could not be resumed until Monday. Chocolate has hardened in the vats and some repairs must be made, it was said. strikers started cleaning up the plant last night. The floors were filtered with broken glass and weapons of all de- scriptions.
 Disgrace To State
 . Earle declared in formal statement: "The bloodshed at the Hershey plant was a disgrace to the commonwealth. The blame lies directly on the sheriff of the county. who said he did need the assistance of the state police to maintain order. Precedent decrees that local author itieS must ask the states assistance before 1t intervenes. "The state po- lice will not be used, to suppress union labor. Neither are they in terested in the sit-down problem They will prevent mob rule. "Appar- ently the sheriff was not an urbi- ased law enforcement officer in this case. have ordered sweeping in- vestigation to fix the responsibility for this riot" 54
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
DIES IN WAR

Lynn, Mass, April g. (UP)-A 22-year-old youth who quit his WPA job here to join the Loyalist forces in Spain has been killed in action near Madrid, accord ing to word received by relatives. The report of the death of Abraham Cohen was contained in a letter from his friend, Milton Le- win, 19, also of Lynn and a former member of the Mas sachusetts national guard. Levin reported that he himself was wounded in the same battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
UNLICENSED DR.
 IS UNDER ARREST

Boston. April S-(UP)--A 62- year-old Milton man was held on an Illegal surgery charge today as police investigated supposed ring that catered to girls and women throughout metropolitan Boston.
 The suspect, whose name was withheld, was arrested at his Back Bay office and held in $l0,000 bail after police had questioned Jama- cia Plain girl. who was taken to City Hospital in critical condition.
 Information received from the girl also resulted in a raid on Brigh- ton convalescent home, where a 52- year. old woman was arrested on a charge of having been an acces- sory after the fact to illegal slr- gery.
 Though the Milton man ad- mitted he never had doctors license. police said they found cards bearing his name by Dr."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
CANADA GENERAL
 MOTORS STRIKE
3,7OO Workers D e s CT t Plant in Oshawa-Threat
 Made 10 United States

Oshawa, Ont, April 8.-(UP).- 8. Approximately 3,7O0 workers aban- doned the plants of the General Motors of Canada today and estab- lished picket lines. It was 8 strike sponsored by the United Automo- bile Works to force the company to grant the same concessions that its parent corporation gave the union in the United States.
 The company employees approxi- mately 5000 men here and at St. Catherines, Ont. in the plant of its subsidiary, the McKinnon industries. Workers in that plant will decide their course of action this morning. Union officials predicted that they would join the strike this aftrenoon.
 Report For Work, Quit
 The local workers reported for work at a. m At 7:01, having re- ported to their superiors, they str .amed out of the buildings again. The picket lines were formed and quiet groups gathered around the main entrance. Police were on hand, but said they would take no action unless violence developed. The union had pledged itself in advance against violence.
 The union asks 40-hour week, th e and one-half for overtime,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
John [. Lewis Informs
 Cheering CroDd Henry Ford WiH Change Mind
Ford Says He Will Not Recognize Any Union

declared in interview at his winter estate last night
 
 Union other unn wen deal with individual workers
  officials with protecting citizens labor seize property their category hOusebreakerS," he said.
 The recently returned here from Detroit where he conferred with officials about demonstration in his City assembly plant last settling strike yesterday had his St. Louis assembly declared that should of his empyes participate in fin his plants they would be lied out the simply being duped coerced by the strike leaders We won't hold grudge against them and will be willing to hire them back"
 Referring to and current strikes Automobile Workers UnOn the manufacturer lost because now they were organ regented and without individual freedom They'll nothing in return Ford said his adopt minimum for employees and that practice
 
 paying goods" recent dustr History shows that all improvements labor have industry and out of coercion politics."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
MRS. SIMPSON IS
 MOURNING PET

Monts, France, April 8E(UP)- Mrs. Wallis Simpson calceled all engagements today, including one for a morning round of golf, be- cause of the death of Slipper" the little Cairn Terrier which the Duke of Windsor gave her at Christmas.
 Slipper" died as the result of a snake bite. He was playing in the grass In the garden of the Chateau De Cande where Mrs. simpson is staying when viper bit him. The dog was rushed to 8 veterinary hos- pital at Tours but died in agony despite administration of anti snake bite serum.
 Mrs. Simpson telephoned the news. which saddened her greatly, to the Duke at St. Wolfgang.
 It had been reported that the Duke gave Mrs. Simpson a puppy for Christmas. It developed, how ever, that he gave her Slipper" who had been his frequent com panion for couple of years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
Alleged Killer; h1uir,, Sought m Mountains
tiitch-Hker, Who Was Given Ride, Was Making Way Into PoconO Range of Pennsylvania - One
 Suspect Is Now Being Detained

New York, April --(UP)-Search for Robert Irwin, 29 year old sculp- tor, wanted for the Beekman Hill triple murders, shifted to the Poconc mountains of Pennsylvania today. A report which the police believed was authentic placed the former divinity student and insane asylum inmate in Stroudsburg. Pa., late Tuesday afternoon. T think this is the best information relative to the whereabouts of Irwin that we have yet received" said Assistant Chief John A. Lyons, who is di- recting the search for the fugitive who slipped out of 8 Manhattan rooming house last Saturday only a few minutes before the police ar- rived.
 Named as Slayer
 Irwin was named by the police as the Easter-eve slayer of Veronica Gedeon, beautiful 20 year old artists model, her mother, Mrs. Mary Gedeon, 54, and Frank Byrnes, lodger in the Gedeon's Beekman Hill apartment. Veronica and Mrs. Gedeon were strangled, the police believed, because they shattered IT, wins romance with Mrs. Gedeon's older daughter, Ethel, who is now Mrs. Joseph Kudner. Byrnes was stabbed with an instrument such as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08
WatorianApartmentHo House OlDners Appeal Assessment

appeal filed today states, the Wa torian Company had given the assessors a list of taxable property on the premises.
 Assessors Finding
 The assessors listed the land as worth $I5, zoo and buildings, $l72, 900. which the insurance company claims is exorbitant. An appeal was made to the Board of Relief of this city, but they refused to lower the assessment. Attorney Walter F. Terrence of the firm of Carmody and Thoms appears for the plaintiff company.
 Part of Complaint
 The complaint reads. in part; @The valuation of the land and buildings upon the list filed by the Watorian Company vas no. the fair market value thereof on May 1, 1886, but was grossly excessive, dispropcrticn- ate and unlawful" ."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Hershey, Pa, April 8-(UP)-The Hershey Chocolate Corporation re- sumed purchasing milk today from the farmers who evicted 300 sit- down strikers from the factory in a battle yesterday. Company officials said the plant would be reopened within a few days. Several thousand farmers, aroused because the strike had cut off market for $l0,000 worth of milk daily, marched on the plant yesterday afternoon. Armed with bricks, clubs and other wea- pons, they drove the strikers from the ivy-covered building and de- manded that the company resume buying their product.
 Twenty Five in Hospital
 Governor George H. Earle ordered an investigation to 'fix responsibil- ity." Twenty-Five persons were In hospitals.
 sThe bloodshed at the Hershey plant was a disgrace to the com nlonwealth," Earle said.
 William F. R. Murrie. president of the corporation, said full operations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-08

Whether the Watorian Apartment building at IA Grove street Is worth $l88. 500 as claimed by the city as- sessors, or much less, as alleged by It's owners, the Prudential Insurance Company of America. Is to be decid- ed by the superior court. The Pru- dental Company today filed an appeal to the court. asking that the assessment as placed by the city be reduced to its true and actual value.
 Title By Foreclosure
 Title to the apartment block. which is one Of the most prominent on Grove street. near Prospect street, was acquired by the. insurance com pany from the Watorian Company of Torrineton, by virtue of 2 fore closure judgment granted in the Waterbury superior court. Com. plete ownership was annexed Noe vembef ls. lsse. Prior % this, the