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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Recent Bride Is
 Honored At SholUers

Mrs. Rocco Morano, the former Theresa Morrone, was honored at a shower given recently by Mrs. An tonlo Morrone and Mrs. Louis De- NegrlS at her home on Moran street. She was given number of gifts including a purse from the guests who included Mrs. Joseph Rainone, Mrs. Charles Errico, Mrs. James Ac- cuoSti, Mrs. Adele Gemino, Mrs. Frank Rosa, Mrs. Rose Travisano, Mrs. Florence Della, Mrs. Dorothy Christofano, Mrs. Stephen Rainone, Mrs. Michael Testa, Mrs. Victor Martino, Mrs. Lena Pettinichi, Mrs. Raymond Stabile, Mrs. Mary zello. Mrs. Concetta Rosa, Mrs. Agnes Corrideo, Mrs. Margaret Vitone, Mrs. Angelo Guadiosi, Mrs. Anna Daversa, Mrs. Fannie Greece, Mrs. James Coatta, Mrs. Alice Scalzo, Mrs. Grace Warner, Mrs. Angelo Zello.
 Mrs. Minnie Knapp, Mrs. John Morrone, Mrs. Nicholas DeRossi Mrs. Laura Mistura, Mrs. George Morrone, Mrs. Arthur Mistura Mrs. Ginnie Gusi, Mrs. Olga Co., langelo, Mrs. Henry c. Muccini Mrs. Rose Goffred, Mrs. Chris tine Fabiano, Mrs. Filomena Ma rinelli, Mrs. Rocco Diorio, Mrs Mary Pino. Mrs. Mae Migliaro Mrs. George Lamitola, Mrs. Charles Nardozzi, Mrs. Thomas Colella, Mrs. Frank Marcella, Mrs Nancy Vitone, Mrs. Josephine Sylvester, Mrs. Angeline Rainone Mrs. Frank Palladino, Mrs. Ma rie Sylvester, Mrs. Rose Sebasti- anelli, Mrs. Carmen Rosa, Mrs J. Cianciolo, Mrs. Antoinetet Roc co, Mrs. Eva Martino, Mrs. Jo- seph Caprio, Mrs. Livermore, Mrs Louis DeNegris, Mrs. Lucy Nor rone, Mrs. Florence Termine, Mrs Violet Masone, Mrs. Antoinette Florio, Mrs. Helen Canarato, Mrs Jean Petraroi, Mrs. Victoria Tes. ta, Mrs. Anthony Martino, Mrs Frank Petraroia, Mrs. John Nor. rone, Mrs. Olga Martino, Mrs Anthony olli, Mrs. Catherine Lo. Rosso, Mrs. Victoria Perugini Mrs. Susan Rinaldi, Mrs. Samue Colangelo, Mrs. Edith Pugliese.
 Mrs. Theresa Rocco, Mrs. Jo seph Martino, Mrs. Antonio Nor. rone, Mrs. James zucco, Mrs Michael Petrarioia, Mrs. Nelli, Testa, Mrs. Patrick Fitzpatrick Mrs. John Reno, Misses Mar, and Lucy DeNegris and Mrs. Mat. thew DeNegris of Wallingford Misses Lou Marcella, Jean Pisa. nelli, Yolanda Pisanelli, Emms zucca, Dorothy Petrarioia, Elberts Rocco, Florence DeNegris, Ma. rie DeNegris, Marie Correia, Ger. trude Reno, Catherine LeBell, Az. nes Campbell, Mariei Scalzo Helen Lebel, Rose Petrocone, Mar. tene Lebel, Rose Petrocone, Mar. tene LeBel, Mrs. Rogers and Mrs Elizabeth Morano of Bridgeport Misses Sylvia Zello, Julia Mongillo Carmela Cocchiola and Rose Pino
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Fordham Club Plans Xmas Euent

The Conencticut Club of Ford ham University will hold a dinner and first formal meeting on Thurs day, December 29 at the New Haven Lawn Club.
 Vincent Kelly is co-chairman and is assitsed by George Leary of Man chester, Robert Gaimo of this city, Daniel Cahill of Meriden, Edward Greaney of Stamford, Irwin Grant of Naugatuck, Henry Jacunski of New Britain and Edmund W. F'oss- bender of South Main street. The dinner and meeting will be followed by a dance. Rev. Charles J. Deane, who is vice-president and secretary general of Fordham is directing ar- engagements. MT. Fossbender is the president of the state club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Even against suit contracts, it does not always pay to cash aces and kings at once. At all times defending players are confronted with the problem of finding the needed trick to defeat the adverse contract, and usually their resources are all too spare. Time runs in favor of the declarer, who usually knows before reaching game what aces and kings must be given up or at least can approximate these losers.
 The entire hand shown today rests upon Vests choice of an opening
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Church Group Has
 Annual Suppe,

The annual fresh ham supper oi St. Paul's Methodist church on East Farm street was held last evening under the sponsorship of the wom- en of the parish. Mrs. John MoshieI was chairman of arrangements as- sisted by Mrs. Robert Kiersted, Mrs Theodore Kirsch, Mrs. Henry Kuntz Mrs. Wilson Miller, Mrs. Asa Smith Mrs. Hugh Sutherland, Mrs. Rob- ert Bulk and Mrs. Lewis Sage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Photo by Hard Hard

Miss Helen Ross, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. G. Ross of Tudor street is spending the holiday recess with her parents. She is 8 mem- Der Of the freshman class at South ern Seminary, Junior College, Buena Vista, Va.
 Miss Ann E. Danaher, cooking in- structor at the Waterbury Girls club, is among the invited guests who are attending the Christmas food show of the erald-Tribune Home Institute in New York city this afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. Eighty foods will be demonstrated. Following the exhibit a reception will be given by the Herald-Tribune staff.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Eastman of North Main street are spending the weekend in New York city.
 Misses Dorothy Wright and Ma rion Steamer of Meriden road are spending the weekend in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Martin of East Main street are spending sev- eral days in New York.
 John Hassett of Congress avenue has returned to his home after spending a few days in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ford of High land avenue are in New York city for the weekend.
 Miss Kathleen Spencer of High land avenue is spending the week end in Irvington, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

On Tuesday, December 27th the first of the series will be held for the high school group, the follow ing night, the college group will be in attendance and on Thursday, the final dance will be held for the older young peoples group and married couples.
 Miss Helen L. Stoddard, head of the Kings Daughters Circle is chairman of the dances assisted by Mrs. Clifford Thompson, chairman of the Ways and Means committee Mrs. Leonard Welton of Ray street has charge of reservations, Mrs Harold Rogers will assist Mrs. Vel. ton.
 The other committees and assist ants are as follows: Invitations Miss Helen Stoddard, chairman, Mrs Jesse Palen, Mrs. c. Raymond Sage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

MT. and Mrs. Frank Slomowitz of Cooke Street will hold open house tomorrow from 3 to o'clock in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Martin George Slomowitz which took place today at Beth Fl Synagogue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Mrs. Clifford Tompkins, Mrs. Leon- ard Welton, Mrs. Mary Lewis; Committe on Favors: Mrs. J. Ches- ter Little, chairman, Mrs. Norwood Webster, Mrs. Warren s. Robbins; Table committee, Mrs. Clifford Tompkins, chairman; Mrs. Newton Alexander, Mrs. Paul Peterson, Mrs. Robert Croft, Mrs. Harry Green, Mrs. Leslie Rood, Mrs. William Hill, Misses Barbara Welton, Beverly R. Tompkins, Rosemary Lewis, Bar bara R. Tompkins, Rosemary Lewis, Barbara Croft, Virginia Hoadley, Ruth Palen, Joyce Rogers, Jane Hurlburt, Irma MacKerracher, Mary Harder. We'd nesday evening, Lois Yer Veer, Claire Jean Bartlett, Mary Fair bank, Janice MacNish, Barbara Croft, Grace George, Dorie Ann Braman, Evaline Angrave. Thurs day evening, Alta Fancher, Grace Weaving, Emma Warn, Eleanor Doherty, Ruth Goodenough, Thelma Branch, Shirley Weaving, Barbara Welton.
 4NACb O441CC, AuCcOdy, A4os William Talcott, Mrs. George Schlough; Wednesday, Mrs. Leon Mayshaw, Mrs. James MacLean, Thursday, Mrs. R. L. Branch, Miss Mary Horsley.
 Mems check-room, Tuesday, William Talcott, George Schlough; Wednesday, Philip Pratt, Regi- nald Hurlburt; Thursday, R. L. Branch, Ralph Storey.
 Publicity, Mrs. Phillip Pratt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Constance Moore is the first mo. tion picture star officially invited to attend the opening of the San Francisco Worlds Fair and take part in its initial ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
AdDance Reservations Are Made ForJack Frost Dances

With plans completed for the three Jack Frost dances which are held reservations Reservations cember 18th The being Daughters This marks the tenth the which always
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

lead. Had he chosen the diamond king, the contract would have been made.
 Two considerations prompted West to choose another lead. One was his partners diamond response
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
YuLetide Calendar Marked With Many Social Euents

holiday gayest with being listed Colegian from colleges
  them members community planning no1nrfuIo cforfb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
Personal

Announcement is made of the birth of a son this morning at St. Mary's hospital to MT. and Mrs. James J. Geoghegan of this city. Mrs. Geoghegan is the former Louise Conway of Wood street.
 MT. and Mrs. William Pierson of Hamilton avenue IS spending the weekend with relatives in Hartford.
 Announcement is made of the birth of a son, Stephen J. O'Brien, 3rd, to MT. and Mrs. Stephen J. o. Brien of State street Mrs. OBrien is the former Ida Chiareli of Union City.
 MT. and Mrs. Stanley Lawson of Bank street are spending several days in New York city.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Delayed Play of Aces and Kings May Bring Home Trick
 Defeat Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Mrs. Arthur Gyllenhammer of Long Hill road was guest of honor at surprise birthday party given by her bridge club at the home of Mrs. Gustave Gyllenhammer of Beacon street. Mrs. Gyllenhammer received many gifts from her friends. A lunch was served and games enjoyed. Those attending MT. and Mrs. J. Robert Thomp-
 son of West Haven, MT. and Mrs. Louis Blackburn. of West Havens MT. and Mrs. Harry Rangoon, Mrs. Anna Thomas, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Gyllenhammer and MT. and Mrs. Gustave GyllenhammeN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

MT. ad Mrs. Donal Foster of Vol colt street have returned after spending the past few days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

Mans carelessness causes more than half of the forest fires in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

John Hassett of Congress avenue has returned to his home after spending a few days in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

MT. and Mrs. John Ford of High land avenue are in New York city for the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-17

MT. and Mrs. Howard Martin of East Main street are spending sev- eral days in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
BANKS BLAM Ed
FOR DROPPING
BEHIND TIME ES
RFC Head Tells Chamber
Credit Requirements
Going Untend>i

WASHINGTON, May a.
(UP) Chairman Jesse H.
Jones of the reconstruction
finance corporation today
told the U. S. chamber of
commerce that banking has not
kept pace with changing credit re-
quirements and warned that ii
must meet current needs if it is
to remain in private hands.
Speaking before a round table
conference of the u. S. chamber
Jones said he believes that banks
generally have not been "particu-
larly wise or energetic in meeting
the credit needs of the country
upon the whole" Jones told
representatives of American bust
ness, "the banker has not kept pace
with the changing credit require
ments."
Jones subject turned the atten-
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
GRASS VALLEY
PROBE RECORD
TO BE SECRET
Governor Will Not Give
Out Details of CIO .
Purge Inquiry

SACRAMENTO, Cal, May
4. (UP) Gov. Frank F.
Merriam indicated today he
may withhold the report of
committee which investi-
gated complaints of lawlessness in
Nevada county pending disposition
of a damage action filed in federal
court.
The suit, filed by the Committee
for Industrial Organization against
citizens and law enforcement Off
GERS of Nevada City and Grass Vail
ley, is scheduled to open here next
Monday.
The governor said a citizens COM
mittee had requested the action
because only the unions side Of
''vigilante" charges against resi-
dents of the Sierra Mining Commu-
mites was presented at commission
hearings.
The citizens group on the advice
of their district attorney offered
the commission no testimony on the
grounds their position in the feder-
al suit might be prejudiced.
Appointment of the commission
and the federal suit resulted from
the asserted ousting of CIO miners
and their families from the mining
centers because of their union ac-
tivities.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04

This was not in accord with
official statements but the Uniteo
Press advices, which were from
high Italian sources, said that neV-
ertheless it was the fact.
Mussolini, the informants said
had found the axis very useful dur
ing the troubled period immediate
ly after the Ethiopian war and
during the most dangerous days OF
the Spanish civil war.
But since Hitler's absorption oil
Austria, they added, he has been
wondering whether Germany's eX-
panding power did not constitute
a menace to Italy's position. Espe-
cially in the Adriatic and in south
eastern Europe Moreover, on the
Italian side of the Brenner Pass
the Alpine gateway between Italy
and what was Austria, but is now
Germany, there are 250,000 Ger
man speaking people who are Ital-
ians unwillingly because of the
World war treaties. 1t is assumed
that Hitler has in them the pro
tective" interest which he has as
Continued on Page 2; Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04

mlllCary expeTLS, ClOSely ioiio"iiiS 10
events of the last month in the
Chinese Japanese war, held that
Japan.s present offensive power was
spent and that without reinforce
ments she could not continue the
drive on Suchow and the Lunghai
railroad.
Overwhelming Chinese manpoWer
was thrown into the lines north
of Taierhchwang where the Japa-
nese began a movement in an ef-
fort to divert Chinese troops from
Pihsien where the Japanese at
tempted to break through the
Lunghai line.
Chinese military reports said
their troops had driven a wedge
IL miles north of Pihsien and were
pushing the japanese vanguard
from Liangfangshan toward Su-
chien. The Chinese claimed they
intercepted 100 Japanese lorries
bearing reinforcements from Liny
toward Tancheng.
Foreign military observers inter
preted Japan's partial invocation
of the national mobilization act
creating a national mobilization
council of so members and placing
under government control indus
tries in Japan, Korea, Formosa anc
Japanese inundated islands, as g
virtual admission of a breakdown
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
RECORD STOLEN
IN BOMB TRIAL
OF POLICE MAN
Statement Missing When
Witness Takes Stand
For Testimony

LOS ANGELES, May A..
(UP) = Important records
necessary to the prosecution
of three policemen accused
of bombing Harry Raymond,
private vice investigator, were dis
covered missing today at the trial
of Earle Kynette, Fred Brown and
Roy Allen.
The missing records are three
duplicate copies of an official state
ment made by George Sakalis,
neighbor of Raymond, who yester-
day identified Kynette. former cap
tain of the police intelligence squad,
and Allen as the men who beat
him five days after the bombing
and admonished him to keep your
mouth shut about the Raymond
case"
Continued on Page 2; Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04

on the Embarcadero in front of
the pier. Several men emerged from
the battling with bloody faces and
torn clothes.
The rioting was precipitated when
rs dock workers who had passed
through the sailors picket line were
summoned by their president, Hen
ry Schmidt, to disperse the pickets.
A riot call brought police squads
and the fighters were quelled.
Thirty sailors had been picket
ing the pier. Approximately 80 C.
l. o. longshoremen went unmoleSt-
ed through the lines to handle car
go of the Sage Brush, which had
been declared "hot" by the sailors.
An hour later Schmidt warned
the pickets:
Take a walk or We'll walk YOU
The pickets remained firm
Schmidt signaled to longshoremen
at work inside the pier.
Approximately rs stevedores and
crew members poured out of the
pier, slugging as they ran.
The sailors, boStered by a few
reinforcements, fought back, but
they were overwhelmed by the
heavier charging force.
The longshoremen chased them a
few blocks, then returned to work
1t was the second riot involving
longshoremen and sailors within
two weeks at the Shepard pier. Ir
the first fighting, more than Al
men were injured slightly in fist
fighting when longshoremen broke
up sailor picket line established
around the freighter Timber Rush
The sailors have been picketing
the Shepard boats in protest against
hiring of Committee for Industrial
Organization National Maritime
union crews.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
GIRL KIDNAPPED
BY AUTO THIEF
FOUND AT |. A.

LOS ANGELES, May 4. CUP)-
A two-year- girl, missing since
the car in which she was sleeping
apparently was stolen last night, was
found today after police patrol cars
secured the south end of Los An
geleS most of the night.
Officers said the child, Sally
Tiesanger, was in good condition,
suffering only slightly from cold.
Sally was asleep in the rear seat
of her parents sedan shortly be-
fore midnight last night while her
mother was eating with friends at
a nearby beer parlor. The mother,
Mrs. Herman Tiesanger, went out
side 20 minutes later and found
both the car and the girl gone.
Police located the car scarcely
five miles from the outlying bust
ness street from which it was taken
They believed the thieves had un-
Willingly kidnapped the child and,
upon finding her in the back seat,
abandoned the car.
The Tiesangers came here recent
ly from Wyoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
WOMAN ADMITS
KILLING NAVY
OFFICER IN 70
(Copyrieht, 1888. by United Press

Copyright, 1888, by United Press
WALLA WALLA, Wash, May a..
CUP)-Warden j. M. McCauley Of
the Washington state penitentiary
today said Mrs. Mary Eleanor Smith,
73 year old inmate of the prison,
had confessed to him the murder
of James Eugene Bassett, Annapolis
naval officer, 10 years ago.
The case had baffled law en-
forcement agencies since 1923 and
had gained nationwide attention,
The warden said he was unable to
reveal details of the confession until
after another interview with Mrs.
Smith tonight.
This whole thing is nightmare, "
McCauley said. But must admit
that at last it appears we are get
ting somewhere. All the details
are before us now - details that
heretofore have never come to light.
We must find at least part of the
body, however"
Decastro Earl Mayer, son of Mrs.
Smith, also allegedly was involved
in the crime, McCauley said. Mayer
is serving a life sentence as an
habitual criminal. Mrs. Smith was
to be released next Monday after
serving eight years on grand lar
ceny conviction.
Bessett. EN- route to the Orient,
disappeared in Seattle Later Mayer
and his mother were arrested in
Oakland Calf with the naval Off
GERS car in their possession.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Immigration Crew
In Valley Boosted

BRAWLEY. May 4.--Personnel OF
the immigration border patrol here
increased from IL to 81 men re-
Gently as a result of additions and
transfers, Chief Herbert Gerrish
announced.
Eight of the men now patrolling
the Brawley area formerly were
stationed in the Ell Centro district
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Naval Expansion
Passage Neared

WASHINGTON, May d. CUP)-
The house today sent the S1,156, ,000,-
900 naval expansion authority bill
to conference for adjustment OF
differences between the draft pass
ed by the senate yesterday and
the one adopted previously by the
house.
Rep. Carl Vinson, d., Ga, chair
man of the naval affairs commit
tee, asked that the senate amend
ments be disagreed to. The principal
senate amendment limited to $4,000
tons the size of the three battle
ships projected in the bill unless
definite information could be OBJ
tanned proving that other nations
were building larger vessels.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Liquor Control
Officer Dropped

SACRAMENTO, May 4. CUP)-
David Sobel, Los Angeles liquor
control officer, today was under
suspension by the state board OF
equalization after charges were pre-
ferred against him by M. c. Tenn
pleton, chief liquor control officer
of the Los Angeles district.
Sobel was suspended pending a
hearing before the state personnel
board on charges of dishonesty, in
efficiency and a prior conviction
on a felony.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Council to Hear
Truck Complaint

A complaint against heavy truck
ing in residential sections of El
Centre, proposed widening of Fourth
street. and mo parking zones in
the downtown district will be dis
cussed Wednesday night at a meet
ing of the Ell Centre city council.
According to the agendum drawn
by City Clerk Cal Mousseau, the
council also will consider new tax
deed sales and hearings on petit
tions for permits to establish three
new gasoline stations.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Farmers Warned
Against Increase

WASHINGTON, May 4. CUP)-
The department of agriculture
warned midwestern corn farmers
today that any expansion in acreage
allotments would endanger their in
come
Average or better corn growing
weather this year would mean low
er corn prices and eventually lower
hog and cattle prices if allotments
were increased" agricultural ad-
justment administration officials
said.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04

hh-
Feathered temperament
Vivian Burnett knows how to
make her pet bird sing, but that
is only half of the singing problem.
At first, Half and Half, so
named because he or she is half
canary and half nightingale, would
MT cheep a note. In fact he was
as mum as a toothless man at a
toothpaste convention. He just sat
around and gave his imitation of
looking beautiful. ... -.
Then one day his cage was NOV
ed near a water basin and when
the water was turned on in the
spigot Half and Half let loose
a symphonic arrangement. of his
own. When the water was turned
off he stopped singing. No water,
no sing.
1t gets a bit tiresome turning the
water on so Half and Half can
practice his singing lesson.
The arts, particularly music,
certainly are queer things" said
Vivian.
Parking Problem
The tables may be turned one
of these days on Officer Rodney
Voyles, the lone horseman of the
East Side, the next time that
worthy arm of the law parks his
pony beside fire plug At least
one citizen may plant an unofficial
traffic ticket alongside the horses
tail!
Come to think of it, where in
creation CAN you hitch horse
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Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Public Officials
To Inspect Valley

A tour of Imperial Valley will be
made Sunday by a delegation of
California coroners and public ad-
ministrators, Col. d. L. Zinn, I'M
perial county administrator, an
nounced Wednesday.
The delegation will drive from
San Diego early in the morning and
inspect valley fields as well as work
on the All American canal, follow
ing a three-day convention in San
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Madrid Mops Up
After Bombing

MADRID, May 4. (UP)-Madrid
today began cleaning up the ruins
of the most intensive Nationalist
bombardment in many months.
The majority of Madrilenos were
dining and only few were on the
streets at the time of the lombard
ment. The damage was heavy, but
there were few victims.
1t was officially announced l3
were killed and 26 wounded.
Beginning at $40 pm, shells fell
at a rate of about 10 per minute
for an hour and 10 minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
AIRCRAFT COMPANY
OPPOSES NLRB RULE

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4. CUP)-
Attorneys for Donald w. Douglas,
president of the Douglas Aircraft
company of Santa Monica, today
filed in the U. s. circuit court of
appeals a petition to set aside an
order of the national labor relations
board to reinstate CLIO. Sit-doWn
strikers with back pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
Negro Testifies
Tn Morals Trial

Frank Johnson, Brawley NEGRO on
trial on a charge of committing
morals offense against his 13-year-
old step p-daughter, took the stand
in his own defense in superior court
Wednesday.
He denied the alleged victims
story of mistreatment The child
previously had described events She
said took place in the Johnson home
after her mother deserted the fam
lily.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-04
CrOWder Buried
At Sacramento

Funeral services for George w.
Crowder, 68, father of Margaret
Smith of Ell Centre, were held in
Sacramento Wednesday.
Crowder was former assistant
attorney general of Missouri and a
member of the bar association of
that state. He Is survived by three
ether daughters. Mrs Ralph Kendall
of Sacramento, and Mrs. Katherine
Lesher of Kansas City; and a son.
Charles Crowder of st. Louis.