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Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
D AMBL|NG
IMPORTER
Come Out, We Know Ya!-

Come Out, We Know Ya!--
George Gillett went away boy
and came back man.
While on a trip around the world
he let his beard grow and when
he finally returned to Ell Centro
this week he was sight to behold
He stopped to call on Mrs. Nellie
Gillett and young Wanda Joy raced
to her grandmother with:
Grandma! Come quick, the brush
man is here!"
On The Nose;
just for fun. try driving to CAL
exico from Ell Centre and count
the smells. With a keen nose you
can pick up a dozen. from that
overpowering blow to the nostrils
that plowed cantaloupes give, to
the exquisite perfume of mown hay
Homing Instinct
Fluffy is a remarkable dog. IT
we didn't know it before, we know
1t now. .......- ..........
The little white Spitz belonging
to Mrs. Evelyn Westfahl strayed
away from home and after Post
Press want ad was inserted man
brought the dog home. Fluffy had
shown up at the Juvenile Deten-
tion home in Imperial, where lost
children are taken.
Fluffy knew his place.
o
Philosophy In Heat
d A deal of philosophy was indicat-
ed in this chance remark that Joe
Lizarraras dropped while driving
through Mexicali's burning streets
Thursday.
Whenever I'm dissat tisfied with
my lot, all I have to do is drive
through Mexicali on a day like
this and think how 1t must be
picking cotton"
Another Good Man.
We heard a rumor that Dick
Richmond, one of Ell Centro's fore
most soda fountain experts, will
soon forsake the ranks of the sin
gle. The tip is that Dick Is going
back to Kalamazoo, Mich, to find
the bride.
Which should be blow to the
valley feminine contingent.
Some More Jokcrs-
Mrs. Esther McClelland, pa
tient at the Ell Centro hospital, was
pleased when a large and beauti-
fully wrapped bundle arrived for
her. She was more puzzled than
pleased. however, when she found
number of articles inside, separ-
ately wrapped. Beneath rolls Of
paper she found discarded articles
from her husbands office empty
paste bottles, battered pencils, pa
per clips, battered lipsticks
It kept her busy unwrapping for
an hour until she found the piece
de resistance, box of her favorite
dusting powder.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Scorpion Catches
Snake on Fishhook

GRAND CANYON. AriZ., June 2S
tUP)-Two errors gave Jim Gregg,
park foreman, a fish story today.
First, Gregg put his hand on a
four inch scorpion summing itself
on log. The scorpion stung him,
which caused him to throw his
fishing line on the bank instead of
in the stream.
That was his second error be-
cause when he reeled in his line.
rattleSnake dangled from the
hook. The snake had been coiled
under a nearby bush and struck
Gregg's line as it flew through the
air.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29

Meanwhile. DR.. Francisco Castillo
Najera, Mexican ambassador 10 tns
United States, was expected AZ
Calexico late today, He reserved
rooms at the de ANA but hotel
officials we're unable to say what
time he will arrive. The ambas-
sador was recently reported In Her
mosillo, Sonora, for a conferences
with the president.
Officials at the governors palace
here were officially in the dark
as to the presidents plans. II wss
still uncertain when the president
would visit Mexicali, but the secre-
tary OF Governor Taboada insisted
he definitely would come TO this
border town.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
GROUND BROKEN FOR
u { CROP LABORATORY

ALBANY, CAL, June 80. CUP)-
Ground. breaking ceremonies were
held today for construction on a
s1,00O.OOO crop processing research
laboratory, one of four to be built
by the federal government. The
laboratory, expected to employ at
least 200 persons, is designed to find
uew uses for surplus crops.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Administration Turns on Heat as
Nation Nears End of Fiscal Year

colleagues the lower chamber
would insist that the presidents
powers over the dollar be restored.
If the senate declines to yield, 1t
was indicated the whole monetary
bill-continuing the $2,OO0,0 ,00O, 900
stabilization fund and 77.57 cent
an ounce domestic silver buying
program-may be allowed to lapse
temporarily at the deadline hour OF
1901 a. m. Saturday
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29

ed that drug placed in drinks he
and Mrs. Jeffers consumed render
ed them unable to resist" sugges-
tions of Investigator Vincent Hig-
gins.
"I felt like I was in dream"
Jeffers said. You know how you
feel in dreams-like something Is
going to harm you but you can't
prevent It, I had no power to re-
\sist anything he told me to do
4 It was while he and his wife
were in this dream-like condition,
Jeffers clans, that they we're taken
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Senate Sends WPA
Measure TO House
With Amendments
Compromise Likely When
Final Draft Approved
After Conferences
"Details Of Senate Relief Amend
ments on Page Two)

"Details of Senate Keuef Au'o"
ments on Page Two)
WASHINGTON, June 20.
UP)-The senate, continu-
ing it's spree of boosting
house appropriations, passed
early today a $1,808,9O 900
relief bill for the fiscal year l94O-
s73 100000 more than the amount
approved by the house.
After more than IA hours OF
continuous debate, the senate pas
sed the bill at 1903 a. M, EST.
without dissenting vote. But II
sent it back to the house, hoping
for final passage by tomorrow
night, only after rejecting a house
proposal to earmark $l25, ,000, 600 or
the Works Progress Administration
funds for public works and adding
more than two score amendments
Working against time in an ef-
fort to rush the bill to President
Roosevelt for signature before mid
night Friday, the senate disregard
ed appeals of administration lead
ers and loaded the bill with re-
visions that will require a con-
ference with the house.
Majority Leader Alben w. Bark
ley. D., KY, appointed senate con-
ferees Immediately and expected
them to meet with house members
soon after the house convenes at
II a. m. Present relief funds will
be exhausted tomorrow, threaten
ing the jobs of 2,50O.OO0 WPA
Continued on Page Q; Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Former Premier Of Republican Spain
Stops in Mexica|i, Goes Out On to Coast
ToSee Cardenas About Refugees

MEXICALI June 29.-Dr. Juan Negrin former pre-
mier of Spain and Endes Aspe finance minister OF 1ne
defunc republican government reported IN Ensena-
da today after brief stop here late yesterday
ACCOMPANIED by Delgado Del Torres under-secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
WayLeft O pen to Make Rule Effective
During Coming Lettuce Season; CIO
Will Oppose Independent Unionists

The National Labor Relations Board Thursday ordered
collective bargaining election in Imperial Valley lettuce
sheds-and left the way open make the order effective
in the next lettuce
Result of hearing here last February, the order in
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Japanese Threaten British Warships
In Blockade Area, 1ightenNet on
Foreign Concessions Along Coast

TIENTSIN, June 90 (UP)-Japanese navy authorities
threatened today to bottle British warshps which
remained at the blockaded port of Foochow.
Further the japanese said they must refuse to accept
responsibility for the safety of any warshp which per-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Silver Uncertainty Reacts on World
Market: Peso Drops; Bar Quotation
Down; Morqenthau Warns Business

CALEXICO, June 20. (UP)-Further reduction of the
price being paid by the u S. treasury for foreign silver
today froze activities in money exchanges both sides
of the international boundary.
Businessmen refused to accept the Mexican peso at
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Strange Drug Induced Dream State,
Caused Immoral Exhibition, IA.
Pastor Testifies During Trial

LOS ANGELES June 20. (UP)-The Rev. Joe Jeffers.
who with his wife is being tried morals charges today
testified he in dreamy" state the night of their
because of strange drug he claims administer
ed them Jeffers pastor of the Kngdom church. charg
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
CONTRACTORS MEET FRIDAY

The Imperial Valley chapter of
the Building Contractors association
of southern California will meet at
the Ell Centre chamber of commerce
at 7:30 pm. Friday instead of Mon
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29
Milk Inspection
Dealt Blow When
End Expert Quits
BoardFir One Inspector in Economy
Drive. Another Resigns to Maintain
Civil Service Status with State

Imperial counys board of supervisors left hold
ing the sack Thursday because they did not know when
they fired one milk Inspector that another would resign
Walter Macdonald discharged for reasons OF
economy this month, with the supervisors telling him
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-29

Butter: Los Angeles. 26c, but
terfat. Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
grade A, 35c; manufacturing milk.
27c, route gathered cream. 24isc.
L. A. Hay: u. s. No. I, s14-14.50,
u. s. No. 2 Ieafy $13-I3.50: u. $. No.
2, s11.5O-12. MINI. flax July s1.6shA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
FEDERAL CHARGES
 ANSWERED BY COZ
American Brass Co. Sales Manager Explains Com-
 pany's Position

In re. y to a charge by the fed eral monopoly committee that the American Brass company was the price leader" in tn emanufacture of berylliur,, John A. Coe, Jr., sales manager, said today that, the in- crease was du etc manufacturing difficulties encountered by the com- pany in the production of the alloy, which is still in the experimental stages. The commission charged that the price went up, despite a de- crease in the cost of the basic metals.
 MT. Goes statement was in part: "Production of berryllium copper by the American Brass Co.,, has been and still is in the experimental stage.
 "When we first published prices on beryllium copper we had had no experie, ce in the production of this refractory alloy and, there fore, our first published prices were based on estimated costs. As time went on, actual costs taken on orders going through our mill indicated we were suffering a sub- stantial loss on this product due to manufacturing difficulties. There fore, in spite of the fact that the price we were paying for the master alloy did decrease, we found 1t necessary to increase our prices for the wrought product.
 We have no way of telling what the potential demand for this prod- uct is. Beryllium copper is a new metal and only time will tell wheth- CT 1t will displace the older metals which have beer in use for many years"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
SHOT 4 TIMES
 WIDOW IS ALIVE

Burlington, Vt., July 19-(UP)- Shot four times in the head by a jealous" suitor, Mrs. Viola Myers, 34, widowed mother of five children, fought for life in a hospital today.
 Edward Shappy. 45. boarder in the Myers home who shot the woman yesterday. was recovering from a self-infiicted bullet wound in the temple. His. hospital room was guarded by police.
 Police Chief Arthur w. Thalacker said that petty. unreasonable jeal- ousy" aroused by a recent visit of Mrs. Myers cousin, Val Gelinas of Leominster, Mass, to her home ap- parently was the motive.
 Mrs. Myers was doing the family washing when Shappy arrived at the house. He took .22 caliber re- volver from his pocket and fired once. striking the woman in the left shoulder.
 Staggering from the house, she went to neighbours home. Accom- panied by Mrs. Carl Resuschei she started for the street and was met by ehappy. This time he fired four shots. ell entering her head.
 "Well. I'm not dead yet" said Mrs. Myers. according to Mrs. Resuschel.
 No. but you soon will be-" she quoted 6happy.
 Ghappy, a truck driver. then turned the revolver on himself.
 Questioned by police. shappy said:
 well. I wanted to do it, and I did. ghe naeged me.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

Evanston, H., July 19-Hundreds of women's leaders will gather at Chautauqua,' N. Y, on Friday, July 28, to pay tribute to Frances E. Willard, whose 18th century efforts were largely responsible for the entry of women into American public life.
 A Willard centenary year program will be held throughout national w. c. T. U. day. The idea for an united temperance movement was conceived at Chautauqua in 1874 at the first national Sunday school as- sembly. Because of this early con- nection with Chautauqua that insti- tuition sets aside day annually for w. o. T. U. observances.
 Much of Miss Willard's adult life was devoted to temperance. She was for many years president of the Ma tional w. c. T. U. in addition to being 8 leader in woman's suffrage and other fields of social reform. Selec- ton of Chautauqua as the site for this memorial program is consid- cred especially fitting.
 National President
 The Willard program will include an address on "Everybody's St. Frances" by Mrs. Ida B. Wise Smith of Evanston, H., national president and worlds W. c. T. U. first vice president. There will be an after noon reception in Auditorium hotel. The evenings feature will be the dramatic monolog '"The Uncrowned King" by Harriette Warner White man of Winona Lake, Ind. A new section of the monolog will relate Miss Willards connections with Chautauqua.
 Many outstanding women were at Chautauqua in the summer of 1874 at the Sunday school assembly. An account of the birth of a strong tenn perance force. written by Miss Will lard in her book "Women and Tenn perance," quoted Mrs. w. A. Ingham of Cleveland. Mrs. Matte McClel- Ian Brown of Alliance. Ohio, on August IA, 1874, suggested to other church leaders present an union of all temperance groups Many of the women had taken part in the tenn perance crusades of that spring, in- cluding Mrs. G. w. Manly of Akron, Ohio, who had led Arkon's praying band.
 A meeting was called for August
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Found For 382 Jobless
George Crooks
 Estate $7,766

The late George Crooks, vet eran employe of the Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co.,, left an estate of $7,766.93, according to an inventory filed in probate court today with Judge Patrick Healey.
 The estate includes only two items, a bank account and social security. The bank account, with the West Side Savings Bank, amounts to $7,653.92. SO- cial securit ymoney due from the government amounts to $113.
 Mir. Crooks died June 26. He left no will and his estate will be shared by three sisters, four nephews and a grand niece.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
FELIX GUARINT Sports Committee

Court Verdi, Foresters of Am erica, will have its annual outing at Lakewo d park Sunday, July 23. The committee for the affair is as follows: Sub-C Chief Ranger Louis Richards, general chairman; Chief Ranger Michael Castaldi. vice-chairman; John Ciullo finan- cial secretary and ticket chairman; Thomas D'Alesandro, junior beadle and chairman of the refreshments committee, treasurer and head of the sports and entertainment committee, Felix Guarini; parade marshal, Ted Olshefski.
 Others on the committee are: Charles Laurino, Dr. Saveria Ger ullo, Joseph Genova, Gene Lion- clio, Anthony Barisani, Louis Sciagliano, Jimmy Masterini, An thony DiMecca, Onofrio Fasano, Rafael Uarziale, Benny Conte, Louis Lerz, A. Andonacci, Joseph Ttata Louis Filippelli and John
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
WCTU to Memorialize
 Frances E.. Willard
Hundreds of Delegates to Gather at Chauauqua, N.Y.,
 for Centenary Program Next Week

15. Among the 50 who attended were: Miss Emma James, Oakland, Calif,; Mrs. H. H. Otis. Buffalo; Mrs. w. F. Knox, Elmira, N. Y; Mrs. w. D. Barnett, Hiawatha, Kans. ; Miss Auretta Hoyt, Indianapolis; Miss Jennie F. Willing, Bloomington H.; and Mrs. Frances Crooks, Balti- more.
 First Convention
 As a result of their meeting cir culars were sent to all women's tenn perance leagues asking that one woman be elecetd from each for a national w. c. T. U. organizing con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
SALESMEN, DEALERS :, ENJOY BOAT RIDE

Waterbury automobile dealers and salesrnen celebrated their annual outing yesterday with a dinner at the Pease House in saybrook. They sharpened their appetites before the dinner by sailing down the Con- necticut river from Middletown, after travelling to that point by busseS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Chief Ranger

 Cortese. Also Anthony Lauria, Nicholas Garzia, Anthony Ranieri, Ralph Penta, Reno Benedetti, Joseph D'Elia and Rosario Quas- tella.
 There VII be a parade leaving Library park with police escort at 1:30 a. m; proceeding to Grand street, to Bank street and North Main street, to Lakewood park. Several drum corps will partic- ipate.
 Court Rome of Bridgeport and Court Garibaldi of Hartford will contest a softball game at the park, starting at II a. m. At 8 p. m., the Italian Choral club will give concert.
 Many Foresters from all over the state are expected to attend the outing. Some officers of the Grand and Supreme court will be he"e, and the public is invited to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Local Branch Office Of State Employment
 Service Files Report
for Placements Women, l38 Men Aided Here-ll,234 on Active Files

Jobs for 382 persons, of which PA were women and 138 men, were found for local persons last month, according to the monthly report of the Waterbury office of the Con. necticut State Employment Service, released this morning by Manager Thomas I. Shea.
 Two hundred and fifty regular placements were made. By regular placements is meant where the of- flee knew that the jobs were over a months duration. Temporary place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

vention in Cleveland, November I8 to 20, 1874.
 Alcohol education was included last summer on the Chautauqua summer school program, under the auspices of New York City univer- sity. It has been included again this year and from July "A to August 4 two weeks course will be offered by Bertha Rachel Palmer of Evans ton, head of that department for w. c. T. U.
 From July 24 through July 27 the Youths Temperance Council and the Loyal Temperance Legion, w. C. T. U. young peoples groups, will have leadership training conferences at Chautauqua.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

ments last month amounted to 128, jobs that the office knew would be less than a months duration.
 The Public Works Administration in June totaled 77 and these were on different road con- struction jobs which are in opera ton within the district.
 New registrations, totaling 73l, were divided as follows, 370 men and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
SULLIVAN RENAMED
 BY SCOVILL'S UNION

The scovilI main plant unit Of the Waterbury Brass Workers union had its annual meeting last night at 53 Spencer avenue, with election Of officers for this year. John w. Sul- livan was renamed to the post Of chairman. Frank Galor was chosen vice. chairman, Francis Cullen. sec retary: and Henry Carisio, warden.
 Stockholm, Sweden will replace all trolley cars with motor buses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Special to The Democrat

Hartford, July 19 - The Connec- ticut State Employment Service set a new record for private placements for the month of June, topping the previous high month of October, 1888 by 84, State Labor Commission CT Cornelius J. Danaher announced today. The total for June was 4,2l8, an increase of 2,23l or liz per cent over June, 1888. The previous high mark attained last October was due lergly to placements made result ing from hurricane damage.
 Comparing the increases with the preceding month exceptionally, 1t Is shown that the greatest increases appear in the semi-skilled and un- skilled labor groups. By industry the greatest increases were in the agri- cultural, transportation and hotel and restaurant groups.
 The percentage of permanent placements. that is, those of one month or more duration, was 61 per cent of the total private placements
 New registrations for employment i during June totaled 7,723, compared with 5,997 for the month of May The active file also increased from 92,936 in May to ,580 at the enc of June.
 In addition the state service also effected l,248 public placements and POT limited or employer-aid place. ments.
 A condensed comparison by oc- cupational groups of private place. ments in June of this year com pared with June, 1888 follows:
 Professional and kindred, 1889, 26; 1888. 19; sales people, 196, 122; clerical, 184, 88; service, 1883, 1,036; craftsmen. 542, 178; semi-skilled, STA 372; unskill0d, 703, 172.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
REV. E. ROBERTS
 DISCUSSES JAPAN
Substitute for Basic Mate- rials Sought Due to
 Financial Status

Japan is undertaking a program of raticning all basic materials, and attempting to find satisfactory sub stitutes for them because of her weak financial condition, 1t was learned in letter from Rev. Floyd E. Roberts, former pastor of the First Congregational church, and now its missionary in Nayoga, Japan. According to MT. Roberts, coal, cot ton, and wool are rationed, gold census is soon to be taken, private automobiles must be run on no more than five gallons of gasoline a month. All foreigners living in Japan have had to register with the police, and have been given resi- dence permits good for one year.
 Personally, he and his wife have suffered no hardships, MT. Roberts says and their relations with the Japanese have been cordial and friendly. Generalization is wide spread, as is evidence of moral and spiritual collapse among the people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

tToday's guest cOlumnist for Walter WincheIl is $. J. Perelman, author and radio c0mmentatOrD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19
Playground News
FULLER STREET

Competition in horseshoe pitching was held at the playground Monday afternoon, in response to a challenge issued last night by M. Opalenik. The results were as follows:
 M. Opalenik and c. Porto .. s o w. Bucyak and A. Grasso ... 3 2 E. Kozen and J. Connolly ... 3 2 L. Caffrey and M. Bucyak .. 2 3 T. Vance and F. Carey ..... l 4 P. DeSantis and E. Reilly =. 1 4
 An on wheels show was held Tues day afternoon. Prizes were aWard- ed to James Hayes for the largest entry, to Joseph Santora for the smallest, to Raymond Walsh for the prettiest, and to Thomas Vance for the most original. Judges were Lil- lian Houle, Elizabeth Grasso, and Fred DeSantis.
 Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock there will be a rehearsal for the pageant at the Washington Park community house. The girls from Fuller street who will take part in the pageant are Shirley Hayes, Peggy Dunn, Dorothy Scarino, Eileen Walsh, Frances Capezuetta, Anna Lerz Gertrude MaSconi, Loretta Cape zuetta, Sara Frotard, and Dolly San- tora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

3el women. New registrations are those applicants who had never be- fore registered at the office.
 Renewals amounted to 1,258 of which were 769 were men and 489 women.
 The term renewal" Is used where an applicant had previously registered but had not reported to the office within 60 days, and, therefore, the registration card had gone into the inactive file. Then when the appli- cant appeared again at the office, the registration card is taken from the inactive to the active file, and this is called a renewal.
 Cancellations 123; divided as fol- lows: 54 men, 69 women.
 Cancellation of the registration card is when the applicant does not appear at the office within 60 days.
 The active file as of June 30, 1939 totaled 11,234.
 The June private placements as compared to the previous month showed a slight increase, as there were 334 private placements during the month of May.
 The active file showed an increase of approximately 1500 on June 30, 1889 as of May 31, 1899.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

American women spend 50 per cent more for footwear than do British women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-19

The casual passerby some days later in Ann street and the vicinity of Chatham Square might have ob- served a youth of an open, earnest countenance, whose few belongings were contained in scarlet ban danna handkerchief suspended from a peeled willow stick. Obviously a "greenhorn," the lad soon attracted the attention of a group of street arabs, who lost no time in hurling