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Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Sailor Removed
To S. ID. Hospital

Frank Wolters, SO, sailor injured
in the traffic accident which snuff
ed out the life of his companion,
T. l.. Smolich, Friday, was taken
TO the Navy hospital in San Diego,
Saturday. He was said to be re-
covering satisfactorily of a back
injury and severe lacerations and
bruises.
The accident occurred west of
Coyote Wells Friday when a drive
shaft on Wolters car broke, causing
the machine to somersault and
throw the men out.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

arrested
1t was the second japanese IN
vasion of areas south OF Soochow
creek within "a hours. British and
American residents were resentful
Early yesterday a French-Japa
nese clash was narrowly averted
when Japanese. armed with rifles
and machine guns, invaded the
French concession. They had heard
that the Bank Of China was ship
ping its gold reserves.
Frenc police reserves we're dis
patched TO the waterfront and the
concession authorities agreed TO de-
tain certain cargoes designated by
the japanese.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
7 RAF F C.
7 D IL j P
7 0 7 T N
Life Lost Every Il
Days in County
Since Jan. |

in Imperial Valley boosted
the highway death total to
10 thus far this year.
Highway traffic claimed
life every - days in the first
100 days of 1888. Two automobile
drivers lost their lives May in
a five-hour period.
Julio Cervantes, laborer on the
Hoober ranch near Calipatria, was
killed shortly after $50 pm. Sun
day when a truck struck the Ger
vantes sedan parked at the pave
ment edge half mile east of Cali
patria. Mrs. Cervantes escaped in
jury. Cervantes' neck was broken.
Joe Perez, Calexico. was killed
instantly at 3 pm. Sunday four
miles north of Imperial in col
lision between his sedan and a hay
truck. The Mexican was sliced in
half by the force of the impact,
Deputy Coroner Herbert Hcghes
declared.
In the Perez fatality, the hay
truck was driven by Jack eleven
ger, Hynes, who was travelling
south, Highway Patrolman A. T.
Bump declared. Clevenger told the
officer Perez approached him at a
speed estimated at so or 55 miles
an hour When the truck and sedan
were about 100 feet apart, Perez
snapped his head up, swerved the
Continued on Page 2; Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

WASHINGTON, May 2. CUP)-
Spokesman for American business
at the 26th annual meeting of the
U. S.chamber of commerce appeal
ed today for removal of uncertainty
surrounding governmental policies
and asked restoration of rugged
individualism of its rightful place"
W. Walter Williams, president of
SCcntinental Inc. of Seattle, Wash,
told the $500 delegates representing
100000 big and little businessmen
that rugged individualism is mani
&station of thrift, self sacrifice and
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

up sentry duty along Nanking road
and set up two machine guns
Britons were stationed man foAman
beside Japanese sentrieS who had
been placed in tile zone, bordering
the American zone. Their officers
tried to establish their right to be
there.
The. japanese retired after the
British soldiers trailed along each
time the Japanese attempted to
establish independent sentry posts.
The Japanese took control of the
area after the grenade exploded at
8 pm, Sunday and retained it until
early today Hundreds of Chinese
were searched and many were
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
IMPERIAL DAM
WORKER HELD
IN RAPE CASE,

BARD, May 2.-Marvin Harris,
"a. Imperial dam workman, was
arrested this weekend on a charge
of rape brought by the husband of
the allcScd victim.
He was transferred to the county
Jail after Judge T. E. White set
bail at $1,000 after Harris was ar
raigned in Winterhaven justice
court Harris was beaten by a
shovel in the hands of the enraged
husband, officers said. The alleged
victim was 16 years of age.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

self denial.
The spokesmen for business ap-
peared in informal speeches after
John w. O'Leary, chairman of the
chambers executive committee, told
the delegates that excessive govern
ment regulation is retarding recov-
cry.
Williams urged continuation of
the chambers campaign to educate
the public along lines of its slogan:
What hurts business hurts you
what helps business helps you
Just as Seattle has rectified its
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
DRUNK DRIVE
GETS 30 DAYS

F.. Palomarez, 40, Meloland, ar
rested this weekend by Highway
Patrolman Day Dunning on a drunk
driving charge, was given his
choice of paying a $50 fine or sery-
ing 80 days in Jail He went to
jail
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Today's Results
AMERICAN

AMEk1tAN
New York ...... 00l 40 000-3 8
Washington .... 900 OO1 1902 7
Pearson, Murphy e. Dickey; De-
shong, Kohlman & R. Ferrell.
Philadelphia 600 100 600 l 0
Boston ............ 355 600 00X-13 16 4
Kelley, Smith, williams 81 Hayes,
Brucker; Marcum & Desautels.
Cleveland 010 10000 00X-ll 13 0
Detroit . 600 0 10 020- 3 7 /
Wade, Eisenstate, Benton, Davis
& York; Allen & Pytlak.
NATIONAL
Brooklyn ........ 900 600 l30-4 6 0
New York ...... 10l 003 llX-7 II ?
Fitzsimmons. Potter, Marrow *
Spencer, Chervinko; Melton & DAN
ming.
Pittsburgh ..... 100 100 004-6 10 |
Cincinnati ..... 0l0 1872 01x-8 IL l
Blanton, Brown, Klinger & Berres;
Vandermeer, Benze & lombard
ClllCdSO UUU ~
st. Louis 100 90
Lee a. ODea; Warneke & Bremen,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
JAPANESE OUSTED
FROM SETTLEMENT
AT BRITISH ORDER

SHANGHAI May 2 (UP)-British troops forced Japa-
troops to evacuate the British defense of the
international Settlement today The Japanese had been
looking for Chinese who threw grenade at Japanese
truck Fifty British soldiers in full equipment took
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
; DICTATORS PUT
on STRONG GUARD
AGAINST KILLERS
Secret Police of Three Nations on Alert TO BOca
AssassinatiOns; Radio Blasts Death
Threat Against Stain

LONDON, May 2. (UP)-The secret police Of three
great otalaran nations of Europe took extraordinary
precautions today guard against any attempt to assass
nate three rulers. Germanys Gestapo and Ialys Ovra
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
MAYOR ASKS
CLOSE STUDY
OF RECOVERY
LaGuardia Proposes Committee to Make
Probe Into Needs of Nation
I'm Recession

WASHINGTON, May 2. (UP)-Mayor Fiorcllo IL. La
Guarda of New York Monday proposed to house appro
priatons subcommittee that it set up permanent COM
mittee to study recovery plans all summer and submit
bill next October for enactment at special session If
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Another One Hooked

D. M. McBeth's chest has added
at least six inches to it's expansion
in the last "a hours. Reason is,
Mac caught his first yellowtail Sum
day. From what RR has seen OF
these fishermen. he feels safe in
saying that. although the fish may
have been the one that was hooked,
Mac is the guy that got caught.
He'll never be happy again without
a yellowtail on the end of fishing
line.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

When Good Fellows
F.. w. Riddle, whistle tooter for
the city of Ell Centro at the water
plant is going to buckle on a gun
and go hunting one of these days
and he'll be hunting other whistle
tooters. Not that Riddle isn't a
rugged indivdualist, but if there's
one place where cooperation should
be employed, he believes, it's in
whistle footing. Riddle is very
careful each noon to toot the water
plant whistle right on the second
of noon That's why he finds 1t a
bit aggravating, while he's standing
there with a hand on the whistle
footing rope, to hear whistle some
where in the distance announce that
it's already noon. He can stand
that. though. It's when he's already
footed, and left the whistle, and then
hears loud "Who-o-o-o' some
where. and races back to find out
if he's made a mistake, and then
discovers that he hasn't, that it
really makes him angry.
RR sympathized-and begged per-
mission to toot the whistle himself.
1t sounded like this:
"ho-o o-o-o-o-o--ho-o".
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Dust Storm
Hits Valley
OverWeekend
Heavy Rains Battle Coast; Blizzard
Strikes in North; so Mile Wind
Reported in Reno

While heavy rains bathed the Pacific coast district
Monday and spring blizzard whipped northern Nevada
and eastern California Imperial Valley peered through
dust clouds in of the seasons most proracted wind
storms Average wind velocity in Ell Cenro according to
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Speaking Of Fish

Who started this. anyway? At
any rate, now that fishing has been
mentioned. RR cannot pass up
young Jack Harner, ir. The lad
showed all the adults how Sunday
He snagged in 10 bass at a noun
tain lake. while most of his older
friends were admiring the calm
surface of the water.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
The Opening Gun

District Attorney Elmer w. Heald
made his first campaign speech last
week. 1t was at the Associated
chambers of commerce dinner. They
called on the d.a., who recently an
nounced that he'll be a candidate
again. Elmer got up. 1t was a
golden opportunity.
He complimented the Associated
chamber on the fish dinner and sat
down again.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Pete's Party

Pete's Party
S. P. CPete) Williams held his
annual party at his rock cabin in
the mountains the past weekend
1t was as usual--a success. The
real story lies in the invitation to
Mrs. Margaret Ann Christian, how
ever. She was the first woman
ever invited to attend. With un-
ending tact-and perhaps bit of
wisdom, too-MrS Christian said,
thanks, but no. SO the party re-
mains a stag affair, and Mrs. Chris
tian remains very popular woman.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02
Try II Some Day

Willie Pendergast and his "Boda-
cious Putt" is liable to go down in
the history Of Imperial VALLEY golf
dom. The doggoned thing hits the
cup, rolls in. bounces out-and then
rolls in again. Try that on your
puttCr some day.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-02

Butter: Los Angeles, 26c; But
terfat, Imperial valley, fob. ranch
grade A, 34c; manufacturing milk
28c; route gathered cream 2ic.
L. A. Hay: U. $. No. I S15.5O-l6.
No. 2 leafy S14.5O-15.: No. S13.50-1t.
Minneapolis flax. May S1.94.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13

All Republican leaders, except Controller Sherwood L. Rowland, Independent Democratic notables, led by Senator George T. Culhane, and new potentiality for the h. dependent Democratic nomination for the mayoralty next year, Thomas F. Mccarthy, erstWhile chairman of the fire board, spread the fire of political oratory through Venta hall last night. It was the installation ceremony for Floyd H. Rasmussen, the Brooklyn Republican leader who stepped aside last summer to allow MT. Rowland to take a place on the ticket.
 It was the first political meeting in prelude to the fall campaign and many potent Republicans and Inde- pendent Democrats played promi- nent parts at the installation of MT. Rasmussen as president of the Re- publican and Independent Demo- cratic club of the 34th, 35th and 42nd districts.
 Culhane Retiring?
 It was the first public appearance of Senator Culhane, Fusion mayor alty standard bearer in last falls campaign, since last fall. And Sen- ator Culhane, after scanning the faces of 300 persons present and re- marking that he saw a couple" of enemies m-shoeing around" !" produced MT. Mccarthy, Democrat. Describing the former fire board chairman as "one of the cleaneSt men in the city," Senator Culhane, instead of taking his opportunity to speak, called on Mr.. Mccarthy, offering observers the impression that he was stepping aside as can- didate for city honors in the future and nominating" MT. Mccarthy in his place.
 And MT. Mccarthy, a surprise speaker at the gathering attended by Republican Town Chairman J. War ren Upson, Francis T. Phillips, Will liam J. Pape, Roger Connor, Lester Lonergan, John M. Burrall, Harry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
X-RAY TECHNICIANS
 AT STATE BANQUET
Waterbury Chosen for Two State Meetings
 During Coming Year

The first annual banquet of the Connecticut Society of X-Ray Tech nicians, was held last evening at the Sea Shell Grill, Madison, Conn. The election of the following officers were made for the coming year: Presi- dent, Kenneth SturtZ New Haven; vice president, Lindsey Ruvet, Der by. Conn; secretary, Miss Mary Norton, Bristol Conn: treasurer Miss Cordys Brown, New Milford chairman of program committee Miss Dagmar T. Baggar, Yale Uni verSity.
 Attending the affair from Water bury were Miss Leona Herr, R. N, Miss Margaret Healey, Miss Doris Mack, R. N, Miss Helen V. Sweeney, R. N., and Walter J. Racicot. Accom- panying the above as guests were Mrs. Walter J. Racicot and Robert J. Hentzi. Over 100 members and guests attended.
 It was announced that during the coming business year which will commence with the first meeting in October to be held in Bridgeport, the society will hold two meetings in each of the following cities, Water bury, New Haven, Hartford and Bridgeport.
 The report of the outgoing presi- dent, Miss M. Williamson of Hart ford, stated that since its organiza- tion in January of this year, the or ganization showed a successful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13

son school; Ralph Darlington, prin- cipal of Bunker lilly school; Miss Mae Finnan, teacher at Bunker Hill school; Janet MacNish, pupil at Bunker Hill school; Mrs. Ralph Car rington, Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, ex- ecutive secretary, and Mrs. Frank Newcomb.
 National Executives
 A number of prominent educa- tors and field and supervisory staff members of the American Red Cross, as well as Junior Red Cross members from southern Connecticut chapters will attend the conference, the purpose of which is to discuss the educational resources of the junior society and plan for better chapter and school organization Miss Mary Goncannon of Washing ton, D. C., assistant national direc- tor of Junior Red Cross service, and Miss Grace Clock, field representa- tive in Connecticut, will represent the national organization.
 Discussions
 The conference will discuss work of Junior Red Cross councils, &C., tivities of junior members in the public school system, and the local, national and international activities the junior members. There will be several round table discussions in which both juniors and their adult
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
Ex-Chairman Scores
 Changes In Fire Circles
Thomas F. MCarthy Urges Public to Say Prayers;
 Culhane Points to Grand Jury as Evidence of Claims

Baumel, George Ryan, Alderman Tom Bane, Domenic Barbieri, liar ry Krasow, and, of course, all off, cers of the district club, was further described by Senator Culhane as the man who saw his mistake and had the courage of his convictions and refused to retire able f1remen for political purposes"
 According to the senator, MT. Mo- Carthy offered his resignation in this form: If this is the deal I am to go into, you can go to. hell and I'm through
 Say Prayers
 Thereupon, Mr. Mccarthy, after remarking that being chairman of the fire board had meant little to him, said:
 "The board members found out just before the meeting from the reporters and outsiders what we were going to do. think before you leave the hall you had better say 8 prayer that there will not be a fire in your house after what happened I'm not a millionaire but maybe could have made some money maybe be a retired individual now but I like to sleep nights and l think there are a few in Waterbury who are not sleeping peacefully nights now. Hitler and Mussolini are 8 bunch of pikers."
 MT. Rasmussen, club president, re- marked that the first duty of the Republicans and Independent Dem. ocrats is to the public and that ht hopes the state Republican organ. ization will adopt the principle O determining to set up governmen in the interest of the public rathe than private interests.
 Points To Grand Jury
 Senator Culhane, remarking tha he spoke as "a genuine Democrat declared that the grand jury ha shown that hit the nail on tn head" In comment on his election promises, He added: "They asked me if I would cut wages if elected ir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
KNOT TYING HELD
 BY JEWISH TROOP
Troop 20 Postpone Sun= day Hike-Two New
 Members Enrolled

The meaning of the scout salute was explained by Scoutmaster Fly man Helfand at the meeting of boys of troop 29 at the Waterbury He brew institute last evening.
 The boys participated in knot tying contest, using the square, bow line and clove hitch knots. The hike scheduled next Sunday has been postponed indefinitely as the boys have volunteered to help the insti- ute by soliciting funds for the Jew ish National fund.
 Two new members, Alvin Mosko- vitz and Raphael Schaine, attended the meeting. Two guests of the troop were Max Lebon and Bernard Moskovitz.
 Those attending were Franklin Litsky, Herman Soloman, Raphael Schaine, Raymond Bisnov, David Goldman, Irving Swirsky, Alvin Riner, Louis Silver, Sherman Shiller Norman Million, Charles and Jos eph Young, Louis Kunofsky, Der hard Collier, Abraham Melmam Sam Winig, Max Lebon, Bernard Moskovitz and Assistant ScoutmaStel Isadore Rimer.
 The Bull Moose and Wolverine patrols tied in the efficiency contest with eight points. Scoutmaster Helf. and led the troop in the scout oath
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13

order to effect economies and I said I would not but now they have cut wages 10 per cent" He declared that if there had been efficient govern ment this would not have been nec- eSSary"
 Chairman UpSon declared that the club is the first completely organized sectional club, predicting that soon others will be established in every section, and MT. Pape remarked:
 "In the last few years we've seen members of both parties getting to- gether after midnight to plan things not for the civic good and the grand jury is the result. That kind of get ting together is finished now. I like the fighting spirit shown by your club. There's going to be lots more all over the city and in behalf of your families instead of in behalf of the gangsters.''
 MT. Connor, Independent Demo- cratic candidate for mayor ill 1885 said, i've Independents are not afraid of the Democrats or the Re- publicans. We fought them before and are ready to fight them again" MT. Lonergan, Independent Demo- cratic town chairman, said his or ganization started the first good government" club in 1885.
 Michael J'Anthony, secretary of the club, was chairman of arrange ments and Frank T. Johnson, Of Thomaston, introduced the speakers. John Marcella acted as master of ceremonies. Entertainment followed the meeting.
 Officers installed were: President Floyd Rasmussen; first vice-presi- dent, Peter Krugelis; second vice. president, Peter Augelli; secretary, Michael JAnthony; assistant secre- tary, Joseph Gelgaudo; financial secretary, Pasquale Lago; treasurer, Domenick Massimo; board of direc- tors, Anthony Lazdauskas, Anthony L. Purcaro. Walter Hargraves, AL bert Rice, Salvatore Drago, William Kolbeck, Frederick Petrillo. Salva- tore DiMartino, John Ortello, Wal ter Roberts, Charles Popikas, and Chris Aucello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
SON TRIES HARD
 TO SAVE MOTHER

Cambridge, Mass, May 13.--tUP) Burned perhaps fatally as her son was driven back by flames in his frantic efforts to save her, Mrs. Mary A. Gregory, 65, was rescued by firemen early today from her blaZ- ing Forest street apartment.
 Ten other families fled lightly clad into near-freezing temperatures.
 The son, Alfred Gregory, 41, a liquor store proprietor, was faced by flames when he returned shortly after midnight. Unable to enter, he shouted to neighbors who called firemen.
 Members of rescue squad found Mrs. Gregory unconscious on a hall floor. She was revived after a half hours work. Hospitalized, she was reported in critical condition with face, arms and chest burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
STATE BUDGET
 BALANCE HAzY
.Fifty-6fty Chance Because of Great Increase Made
 in Welfare

Hartford, Conn, May 13.--CUP)-- There was only a 50-50 chance the state budget may be balanced at the end of the fiscal year June 30, state financial officials said to- day.
 On April 30, two months before the fiscal year closes, the state had a surplus in the general fund of $800,G00. But, according to State Finance Commissioner Edward F. Hall, it will cost about a million dollars ot run the government dur ing May and June.
 Since little tax income was ex- pected during these two months, Hall said, it has become increasing ly doubtful whether a bal anced budget will be achieved June 30.
 Must Expenditures
 The commissioner said only must" expenditures now were being authorized by budgetary officials. He expressed concern over the states financial situation in the fiscal year opening July l because of a prob able sharp decrease in tax income due to the depression.
 The major obstacle in the path of a balanced account this year, Hall said, was the increased welfare budget, which may run more than $1 100000 over an allotment.
 For the first ten months of this fiscal year, the states income was $21 ,875,419, an increase of $2,341,- 179 over year ago. Expenditures for the period were $21, ,046,, ,930, an increase of $1,060,905 over 1887.
 The accumulated general fund deficit on April 30 was $12,086017. The highway fund at that time was ST ,680, 723, the Merritt Parkway fund $6, ,836, ,526, and the MiddletoWn bridge fund, $850.526.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13

will be one of the highlights of an interesting session. Official figures on membership and activities will be given by Grand Court Secretary The financial statement will be read Peter J. Cavanaugh of Torrington. by Grand Court Treasurer James J. Walsh of Meriden, who also holds the post of national or supreme court secretary.
 In attendance at last evenings caucus were: MT. Guarini, William H. Dunlavey, Louis Brandely, Grand Trustee John Humphrey, Benjamin w. Johnson, of Court Mattatuck: Walter Clark, Court Welch; James Clifford, Court Hellmann; Walter Thorn, Court Oregon; Hans Will haus, Court Richard Wagner; Ralph Brandely, Sr, and Emil Massicotte, Court Champlain; Louis Lerz, Mi- chael Castaldi and Ernest Conte, Court Verdi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
School Authorities Joining Officials In
 General Discussion
Waterbury Sending Representatives to Take. Part in ROmd=Table Talks on Current Problems-New
 Haven Chapter Host to Delegates

Public school and Red Cross of ficials from principal towns and
 cities in southern Connecticut will meet in New Haven on May IA for a conference on Junior Red Cross activities and organization, it was announced today by John M. 6urrall, chairman of the Waterbury chapter. Those who will attend from here, he said, include: Miss Anne E. Pagan, chairman of Junior Red
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
START PLANETARIUM

Pittsburgh (UP) - Construction work has started on the $l,00,000 Buhl Planetarium and Institute of Popular Science, which will house one of the most completely equipped planetarium auditoriums in the world. The project will require about a year to complete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
LEMONS SENT TROPICS

Boston (UP)-Add paradoxes: customs reports show that large quantities of fresh fruits and vege- tables recently were shipped from this port to Bermuda, where hotels are crowded with tourists. Even more ironical, perhaps, were ship ments of lemon juice to tropical islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13
Conference Tomorrow on Junior Red Cross Activities
Foresters Renominate
 Grand Chief Ranger r
Waterbury Delegation to Seek Second Term for Felix
 Guarin at State Convention Here Tomorrow

The preliminary get-together session of delegates to the 38h annual convention of the Grand Court of Connec
 cut Foresters of America will take place this evening in the form of reception to visiting guests and members of the local courts The convention meeting opens tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at The Elton Mayor Frank Hayes his official representative will formal welcome greetings of the City of Waterbury to representatives of 90
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-13

courts. Grand Chief Ranger Felix A. Guarini will respond on behalf of the Foresters.
 Incidentally the Waterbury dele gation of 15 members, one of the largest in the state, at caucus last evening endorsed MT. Guarini :or another term as Grand Chief Rang CT. This is an exceptionally rare honor in the Grand Court. Only twice in forty years has a Grand Chief Ranger succeeded himself His renomination tomorrow is ex- pected to meet with popular ap- proval. Election of other officers