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Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
SENATORSOKAY
REED FOR HIGH
COURTPOSITION
Solicitor Generals Back
History Reviewed at
Conference

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
(UP) A senate judiciary
subcommittee today vot e d
unanimously to report fa-
vorably the nomination of
Solicitor General Stanley F. Reed
to be associate justice of the su-
preme court.
The vote, after a two minute ex-
ecutive session, will be reported to
the full committee on Monday.
Quick approval by the full COM
mittee was anticipated.
The subcommittee, headed by
Sen. M. M. Logan, D., KY, acted
after brief open hearing at which
Reed and Attorney General S.
Cummings appeared. Reed did not
testify and no questions were asked
him.
Cummings presented to the COM
mittee mimeographed data recit-
ing Reeds background as a lawyer
in Kentucky and a government Of
ficial since 1929.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

DoWd said. II. c. Miller, superin-
tendent of the old Imperial divi-
sion since 1924, will be in charge
of the new Ell Centro division.
Archie Williams, Miller'S assistant
at Imperial, will be Imperial SUI
perintendent. Both men have been
in the service of the irrigation
district and its predecessors for
more than 25 years.
Headquarters for the new Ei
Centre division will be at 1l4-l18
South Fifth street. Offices will be
opened there as soon as altera-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
Report Ross Body
Found by C-Men
DIR. MattsOn Says Children Have
Cleared Suspect of Guilt
In Washington Case

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Jan. 20. CUP)-It was
rumored persistently but without confirma-
tion today that a arrest had been made
by federal agents in the kidnap-murder of
Charles Ross and that Ross's body had been
recovered in northern Wisconsin,
J. Edgar Hoover, chief of the federal bu'
reau of Investigation and his men continued
to work in secrecy. His assistants denied all
reports and admitted only that ''if a statement
is going to be made it will come later this
afternoon"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

tinue the fast which you are now
undergoing, and under medical ad-
vice, to take the nourishment that
you should have"
Dean Noe, weak and gaunt from
the long fast, made no immediate
comment on the bishops action.
Meanwhile, friends said the dean
now believes he is only one step
away from a perfect existence on
the spiritual plane of life" and
that he will reach that plane when
he gives up the wine and waters of
Holy Communion.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

tions are completed
The former Imperial division,
Dowd pointed out, contained i2O,-
600 acres greater than the acreage
Of most irrigation projects In the
United States. The operating de-
partment has considered the split
for several years. he said, TO give
water users better service.
The new boundary line from
north and south will run along the
Central Main canal and from east
to west on a line half way between
Ell Centre and Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
HEBER MAN
FOUND DEAD

HEBER, Jan. 20 William Swain,
II, a resident of Heber for 30 years,
was found dead in his home here
early today when a neighbor went to
visit the ailin2 man.
He was discovered lying on the
floor. He had been i'll for a week
as a result of a heart ailment
Swain formerly managed a trans
fer business IN Heber. The body was
taken to the Lemons undertaking
establishment in Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
Double Amount
OF Farm Labor
Awaiting Jobs

Imperial county has twice too
many agricultural laborers for pres
ent needs, Russell Bailey of the State
Employment service announced
Thursday.
The service is able to fill all ord
ers for field workers Immediately
he said, from the abundant supply
available during the present period,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
Council Supports
Canal Stamp Plan

A postage stamp commemorating
completion of the All American
canal will be issued by the United
States postal service if the request
of the Ell Centre city council is al
lowed.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

the Boy Scouts of the world the
responsibility for world peace.
Upon the shoulders of the Boy
Scouts and leaders of other youth
Continued on Page q Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
BISHOP GUSTS MINISTER
FOR SENSATIONAL FAST
Experiment to Reach Immortality on Earth
Draws Fire of Superior; Dean Urged
To Give Up Attempt

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Jan. 20 (UP)-Bshop James M.
MaXon head of the Episcopal diocese of Tennessee today
ordered the suspension of Israel H. Noe who has been fast
ing for 10 days, dean of the Cathedral of ST. Mary
The suspension order sent to Dean Noe in off
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
Irrigation District
Division Split Up

Creation of two divisions out of the largest operating
division in the Imperial Irrigation District and lease Of
office space in Ell Centre for division headquarters
was announced Thursday by NJ J. Dowd chief engineer
The Imperia division has been split into two parts,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
SMALL BUSINESS
MEN TO CONFER
WITH PRESIDENT
Names of Lesser Executives Will Be Selected at
Random for White House Farley; NATL
Planning Council Seen

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (UP)-Presdent Roosevelt
plans to summon small business to conferences in
the future to seek their views the drive to check
economic recession The White House said today that Mr.
Roosevelt has ordered his aides random from
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
CITY COUNCIL
AGAINST TRAIN
SERVICE CUT

Cancellation of daylight passenger and mail train
vice in Imperial Valley by the Southern Pacific company
opposed in resolution adopted Wednesday night by
the Ell Centre city council The resolution addressed
to the railroad It requested the company
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
Raine Reelected
Boy Scout Leader

George B. Raine, Westmorland scout leader,
elected president of the Imperial and Yuma Boy Scout
council Wednesday night and awarded the Silver
Beaver medal for outstanding achievement in SCOUT work
at the councils annual meeting Hotvlle high school
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

The meeting was attended by
Oscar A. Kirkham, deputy region
al scout executive from Salt Lake
City, who, in giving the keynote
speech of the evening, delegated to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20
ARREST RUMORED IN
KIDNAPINC- MURDER
L. A. Police Linked
In Scheme TO Kill
Vice InVes stigdtOr

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 90 (UP)-Two high ranking
police officers booked for investigation Of Wiretap
ping charges today after learned that the police
intelligence squad spying on Harry Raymond, vice
investigator and former chief of police of San Diego at
at @ @ he M WAS Vas xinsion az tmo Kynete,
ho,hs ~ ~ ~ o'F N WV Az and 1t. D. M. Draper, 36, both
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-20

Butter: Los Angeles. Sac; hut
terfat, Imperial Valley. fob. ranch
grade A, i2c; manufacturing milk
38c; route gathered cream 3ic.
l.. A. Hay: Z. 5. No. l $3.50
$500; No. 2 leafy, S16-16.5O; No.
2 SI4.5O-15. MINI. flax. May, S2.06is.
Nv. Lettuce S1.00
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

When the Republic of Panama took a census in 1880, the Indians ill that country were not counted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
PAROLED SLAYER
 MURDERS AGAIN

Newport. R. l., June 9-(UP)-- A paroled slayer murdered his brothers bookkeeper and then com- mitted suicide late yesterday.
 The bodies of Miss Grace Mo- Pherson, 36, her throat slit, and Alfred A. Koschny, 45, were found by William Koschny when he re- turned to his plumbing shop. A bloodstained knife still was clutched in Koschny,s hand.
 Koschny was paroled from state prison ill 1883 after serving II years 1.-two concurrent 23-year sentences for tn emurders of Mrs. Margaret Sullivan Pike, a divorcee, and her son Robert, 2, i'll 1922.
 The murder of Miss McPherson was attributed to infatuation, as was that of Mrs. Pike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

171 Girls To Receive Diplomas At Catholic
 Highs Graduation
Largest Class in History of Local Institution to Re- ceive Diplomas Sunday Evening, June 18th
 in Immaculate Conception Church

One hundred and seventy-one girls, the largest class in the history of the institution, will receive dip- lonas from Waterbury Catholic High school at annual commence ment exercises in the Church of the Immaculate Conception a week from next Sunday evening.
 Mary Kenny, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Kenny of 192 Baldwin street, is valdictorian of the classical department, and Erm:nia Cimaglia, granddaughter of Mrs. Lucia Pinto of 1032 Bank street, is valdictorian of the commercial department.
 Marjorie Monagan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Monagan of 84 Euclid Avenue, is salutatorian of the classical department and Miss An- toinette Marocchi, daughter of MT and Mrs. David Marocchi of 27 River street, is salutatorian of the com- mercial department.
 The personnel of the graduating class follows:
 Carmella Albino, Julia Marcella Antanaitis, Amelia Joan Apicello, Concelia Barbieri, Lorraine Helen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
OUTBREAKS PLAN
 DIVINE WORSHIP
Twelve Young People of Zion Class Make First
 Communion Sunday

Twelve young people wil be re- ceived into the communicant mem- bership of the church and receive first communion at the ldivine ser- vice in Zion Evangelical Lutheran church on Cherry street Sunday morning.
 This confirmation class has been receiving instruction since last Sep- tember, at first under Carl H. Thompson, and then by Pastor E.. Einar Kron, after his arrival in Waterbury in December. This Fri day evening the class will be ex- amined on the chief points of the Evangelical faith at public ser- vice beginning at 7:45. The church choir will assist with special music at the services.
 Pastor Kron will speak on the motto chosen by the class Stand Fast in the Lord". Members of the class are Charlotte Anderson, Rowland Anderson, William Ander- son, Doris Bragg, Howard Carlson, Arthur Johnson, Roy Kleist, Ger trude Larson. Helen Malmgren, Rob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

The Order of Grand Duke Gedl- minas will be bestowed upon Prof. Alexander Aleksis, organist at St.. Joseph's church, at a testimonial banquet this evening at the Hotel Elton. Honorable Jonas Budrys, consul general, will make the pre- sentation on behalf of the Republic of Lithuania.
 Besides Honorable Budrys, other honored guests at the party will include Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Josephs church, and Joseph B. Sa;iunas, supreme secre- tary of the Lithuanian Roman Catholic Alliance of America.
 Jenusaitis Chairman
 John w. Jenusaitis is general chairman of the committee. The executive committee includes Attor- ney Clarence V. Balanda, Marcella Andrikis, John w. Bendler and John P. Greblunas. The general commit tee comprises Rev. A. Edward Gra- deck, Rev. Benedict Guaronskas, Mrs Magdalene Karinauskas. Lieutenant Mathtew Balanda, Peter Jokubau- skas, Joseph G. Coskie, Mrs. Anna Barkauskas, Mary Kaseta, John Raugalis, Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, Mrs. Nellie Jenusaitis, Mary Adonaitis, Attorney Joseph Alishau- sky, Anthony Sambaris, Adella Lu- sas, Helen Coskie, William Klimas, John Barkauskas, Stella Valencis, John Lesunaitis, Anna Girdzis, and Anthony Bukauskas.
 Norbert A. Aleksis. son of the honored guest, will direct the mu- sical program, which will be as fol- lows:
 Ginkim Sali Lletuvos-St. Joseph's Choir Ensemble.
 Miels Teveli-Adele Greblunas and Marcella Andrikis.
 Berneli Musu-St. Joseph's Choir Ensemble.
 Clearinghouse speakers.
 Ak Myliu Taxe-Natalie Plangas. O Pazvelki-AleXander Markus.
 Aciu Aciu-Joan and Adella Lu- sas.
 GraM Cia Giruze-Algird Ulinskas
 Presentation of the medallion. Jonas Budrys, consul general.
 Lietuva Tevyne Musu-Entire En- semble.
 Response-Alexander J. Aleksis.
 Dancing-Al JaruS and the Melo- dians orchestra.
 Studied in Warsaw
 Alexander AlekSis, noted Lithu- anian composer. was born in Lith- uania, in the village of Pediskiai, district of Maripampole, the son of Francis and Elizabeth. Or phaned at a very early age, he went to live with his eldest brother Vincent, already a priest and now a monsignor in the diocese of vilkaviskiai, who provided the means for his education. MT. Aleksis studied in Lomza and Warsaw, Po- land. Having received his degree from the Warsaw Conservatory of Music he came to the United States September 1913 and went to Chi cago, H.. where he lived a while with his cousin the Rev. Anthony Staniukynas. founder of the Lithu- anian Order of the Nuns of St. Casimir. He has, since, been or- ganist, choirmaster and music teacher in Chicago. H.. Brooklyn, N. Y, Detroit, Mich., Springfield, ul.. and at present at St. Joseph's parish in this city, since 1924. He married Miss Frances Nutautus of Chicago, H.. (died Sept. 6. 1930) and has one son, Norbert. senior at the University of Notre Dame, where he is student director of ra- dio.
 Prominent in various organiza- tions, MT. Aleksis was organizer of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
Full Weather Report

Connecticut - Generally fntr to- night. Friday cloudy followed by showers nt night. Not much change In temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
Lithuanians To Fete
 Organist At Banquet
Order of Grand Duke Gediminas to Be Bestowed on
 Alexander Aleksis at Hotel Elton This Evening
BROOKLYN NEWS

the Knights of Lithuania Council in Detroit, Mich, the L. R. 0. Work ers' Alliance and Federation coun- cils in Springfield, H., national president of the Knights of Lithu- ania and the L. R. c. Organists' Alliance of America; member of the supreme Council of the L. R. O. Alliance of America and the A. L. R. c. Federation. He is honorary member of the Knights of Lithuania and the L. R. c. Or ganists' Alliance of America. Pa vasarininkai" - national Catholic youth organization of Lithuania, or ganizer and president of the Wa terbury branches of the L. R. c. Federation and the Society for the Redemption of Vilnius.
 Noted Composer
 MT. Aleksis has composed scores of Lithuanian folksongs and clas- sical compositions, the most popu- lar of which are the patriotic op- eretta I'll Tevyne," "Meile," "Grazi Cia Giruze", Mes Grisim Ten." "Bernuzel Nevesk Pacios," "Vyciu Imnas," "Pirmyn 1 Kova Uz Tevyne, D "Moteru Sajungos Imnas." "Al My liu Tave,' 70 Pazvelki Mieloji," "Ginkim Sali Lieutvos," "Berneli Musu." Has staged numerous oper- ettas and musical comedies-"I Tevyne," "Klaipedos Jule," "1seivis" Sylvia" "Consilium Facultatis," !" "Adomas ir Ieva", "Lietuvaite" and others.
 Because of these and other con- tribution and achievements in the field of music and social culture, the Lithuanian government has, on the occasion of Lithuania's 20th In- dependence anniversary, recognized MT. Aleksis' outstanding merits by conferring upon him the title of Cavalier of the Order of Grand Duke Gediminas.
 MT. Aleksis is the first Lithuanian to receive this distinct honor in Waterbury.
 Clergymen and noted guests are expected from many states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

WAGNER ATTENDS
 FINANCE FARLEY
Two Staff Members Also Attending Meeting in
 New Haven Today

Thomas J. Wagner, manager of Personal Finance Company, will at- tend a conference of Personal Fi- nance Companies at the Lawn Club, New Haven. today and tomorrow. Members of his staff who will also attend the conference are William s. Curtis, Jr., and Vincent J.. Simons.
 The conference will consist of dinner-meetingS, special luncheons and morning and afternoon sessions, at which round-table discussions will be held in order that execu- tives from Beneficial Management Corporation, the supervising organ- ization, may discuss problems ot management and administration with the local managers in an en- deavor to reach better under standing of the vital problems fac ing the industry.
 That the major factor in defeat ing depressions is constructive thinking on the part of business in terests, bankers. merchants, in fact every organization having to do with the granting of credit to the consumer is the burden of speech to be delivered at the dinner-meet- ing by Charles H. Watts, president of Beneficial Industrial Loan Cor poration, Newark, N. J., and its sub sidiary Personal Finance Com panies. David H. Finck, personnel director of Beneficial Management Corporation, will also speak, talk ing for his subject, Human Ele- ments in Relations to Industrial Problems"
 Other executives from Newark who will attend the meeting are A. G. zimmerman, chief supervision director, Dr. M. R. Neifeld, Sta tistician, Albert G. Merchant, au- ditor, F. c. Eibell sales manager, E. R. Kichline, supervision director, and H. c. Riley and A. E. Dejon, field supervisors.
 Personal Finance Companies in Manchester, Meriden, Waterbury, New London, New Britain, New Ha- ven, Danielson, Hartford, Norwich, Willimantic, Westerly, Norwalk, Stamford, Greenwich and Danbury, Connecticut, Westfield, Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield, North Adams and Pittsf1eld, Massachusetts, and Bennington and Rutland, Vermont, will be represented at the confer ence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
Four Girls Selected
 As Leading Students
Honors of VaIedictorian, SaIutatorian Shared at
 Washington SchOol-0d Timers League Tonight
WASHINGTON HILL

Miss Josephine c. Coyle, principal of Washington school today an- nounced the graduating list, honor students and officer sof the 1888 class.
 First honors are divided between Doris Veillette, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Bruno Veillette of 30 Whittle- sey avenue; and Maria Santarsiero, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Domenico Santarsiero, of 101l South Main St..
 Second honors were shared by Anna Kalizewski, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Vladislav Kalibewski of g Lounsbury avenue; Helen Schulzi. daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Shulzi of 46l Sylvan avenue and Pauline Paulone daughter of MT. and Mrs. Mario Paulone of 561 Baldwin street.
 Officers were elected as follows President, Robert Boucher. son of MT. and Mrs. Ferdinand Boucher, of 34 Whittlesey avenue; vice-presl- dent, Doris Veillette. of 30 Whittlc- sey avenue; treasurer, Raymond Rein, son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Rein Of IF Laval street.
 The list of graduates is as fol- lows:
 Robert Anderson, Clifford Archam- bault, Reynold Archambault, Con- stance Beck, Edward Beesley, Lor- raine Boisvert, Robert Boucher, Joseph Brick, Robert Burnop. Bruno Casadei, Lucy Castone, Bessie Conda Genevieve Corey, Francis D'Attilio, Marjorie Deneen.
 Thomas Dunnigan, Mary Eliza beth Elliott, Joseph Fallstrom, Thomas Calvin. Jean Gibson, Nor man Ivon, Octavia Jannetty, Ches- ter Judd, Anna Kalizewski, Robert Knapp.
 Evelyn Margaret Knight, Francis La Flamme, Shirley Larrow, Angela Mardu, William Mercier. Peter Mini Marian Morris, Loretta Passard, Pauline Paulone. Ida Pazzaglini, Edith Pettinicchi, Furlan Primus, Milard Rabbitto.
 Raymond Rein, Antoinette Ruby, Domenica Maria Santarsiero. Helen Schulzi, Marc St. Pierre. Edmund Tanner, Enis Urbinelli, Doris Veil- lette, Edward Wedzunas, Stanley Wilkowski, Josephine Yamin.
 Old Timers
 The Old Timers baseball league of Washington Park will be in augurated tonight at 6:30 o'clock when Tony the Barber's Flashes meet Bill Kelly's Blue Devils in a seasons classic. Before the start of the game, fitting ceremonies will be observed. including the flag raising by William D. Shea, super visor of the Community house; and parade led by the Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps.
 Bob Sheehan will toss the first ball. Present indications are that the Old Timers league will be the only one in action this year at the park. Games In that league will be played at least every Thursday night.
 Community Club
 President Frank Sturges will pre- side at a regular meeting of the Washington Park Community club tonight at o'clock in the Com munity house. The main item of interest to the club at the present time is the Fourth of July celebra- ton. A canvas for funds to H. nance the fireworks display has al- ready been started and will be continued until the quota is re- alized.
 Riddles Day
 Edward Curley. ST.. is assisting Rev. David M. O'Keefe in the ar arrangements for Riddles Day at tht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

Nearly 50 totally or partially blind persons in the United States are en- gagged in writing as means of live lihood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
FRENCH DRAMATIC
 TROUPE FEATURED

Drama and comedy, by French dramatic company of Montreal, Canada, will be presented tonight at 6 o'clock in St. Ann's parish hall under the auspices of the St. Jean Baptiste society. Proceeds will be used to assist needy society mem- bers.
 The committee in charge of ar- engagements includes Joseph Mo- bert, president of the society; AL bert Poulin, John B. LaVallee, William L. Cambigue, Phillip Rus sell, Elzear Baril, Hormidas Ere chette, Arthur Noel, Lucien Ber- trand, Conrad A. Baril, Roderic Ad- ams. Henry Phaneuf and Rene Marchand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

Boston, June 9- (UP) - Weather forecast:
 Rhode Island-Generally fair to- night. Friday mostly cloudy with cooler weather on coast.
 usetts-Generally fair to- night. Friday cloudy. Cooler in coast followed by showers at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
Senior Prom At
 Cathoic High

Seniors of the Waterbury Catholic high school will hold their prom tomorrow night at 8:30 o'clock in the school audi torium. The committee has en- gagged Al Jarvis orchestra, and the auditorium has been beau tifully decorated for the Occa- sion.
 Dorothy Medford and Stella Brazis are cO-chairladies of the prom, assisted by Eleanor Ford, Concelia Barbieri, Marie Xiii bride, Mary Culhane, Mary Brown, Rosalie Price, Eleanor Sullivan, Mary West, Betty Moore, Jane Cipriano, Doris LaMadeline, Angeline Lombar- di Mary Burgi0, Grace Kinney, Mary Dwyer and Marion Hauer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

Baribault, Thelma Marie Barone
 Clairice Ida Beausoleil, Mary Agnes Blake, Margaret Elizabeth Block
 Margaret Patricia Bolan, Lillian Catherine Bonaker, Helen Alice Boxx, Stella Marie Brazis, Helen Patricia Brennan, Ruth Roberta Hrizzie, Katherine Agnes Brown
 Mary Margaret Brown, Flora Mary Bruni, Evelyn Marie Buckley, Mary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

St. Francis Xavier school tomorrow All pupils will be allowed to bring their younger brothers and sisters to school. Parents are also in- viteo. The program will include en- tertainment. refreshments and a band concert.
 Final Arrangements
 Reservations for the Gents of the Hill spring dance must be made by this evening. The dance will be held tomorrow night at Waverly Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09

A helpful hint for use in passing a car, is to wait until you can see the slower car in your rear-view mirror before swinging back in line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-09
ert Stevenson. Vera Stevenson, and Theodore Swanson.

Recently a squadron leader In England's air force flew 408,7 miles an hour in Q new Hawker "Hurri- cane" plane. He flew 327 miles in exactly 4S minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-25
Nazis in
Violent Protests

Continued from Page u
ful and somewhat bewildered, were
expected to register this weekend,
by means of demonstrations-in
defiance of a ban Of their Nazi
minister of interior-their protest
against the chancellor'S vigorous
speech to the federal Diet and his
ringing, defiant. fiery words:
Until death the red-white-red,
the banner Of our beloved Father
Fatherland, Ausiriai'
Newspaper headlines showed
plainly the popular feeling. Cram
med into the lines OF type was
jubilance:
Austria. free and independent"
"A Statesman Has Spoken" "Berch-
tesgaden: A Monument to Peace!'
"Sehuschnigg on German Peace. -
Now There Will be Peace"
Schuschnigg had gone on record
as determined that Austria's inde-
pendent and Christian state foun-
dations should be defended to the
death.
II was admitted. in view of the
speech. that the dangers to be
feared had been xaggerated by
an oVerstrung, war-scared world