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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-10-12
ROOSEVELT, jim
FARLEY COMBINE
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welt. But it may be said on reason
ably good authority that Farley now
probably is Of mind to help the
president remain in the White
House If he cares to be there for
another four years. That definite
ly did not appear to be the situa-
ton a few months ago when the
postmaster general spoke freely to
his intimates of the GOODNESS which
had arisen between himself and the
president. He was counted then
among those who might join a 1910
stop Roosevelt. movement.
Some of the nimblest and best in
formed political minds in Washing
ton believe today that Mr.. Roosevelt
would be a winner next year. There
is uncertainty whether he wants
another term. But the argument is
advanced that if the European war
continues the political situation will
be a set-up for a Democratic ticket
headed by Mr.. Roosevelt.
Farley Keeps Quiet
Farley has given no indication
that he disagrees with that estim-
ate of the political prospect al
though he was reckoned a few
months ago to be a candidate in
his own right for president and to
be out of sympathy with the idea
of another term for Mr.. Roosevelt.
There is one contingency, how
ever, which easily could split the
Roosevelt-Farley partnership. That
would arise If Mr.. Roosevelt under
took to obtain the Democratic NOM
nation for Security Administrator
Paul v. McNutt. Farley feels that
McNutt, as leader of the Indiana
delegation to the 1892 Democratic
National convention, double crossed
the Roosevelt forces. It was more
an affront to Mr.. Roosevelt than to
Farley. but it is the latter who nur-
lures the grudge and between the
president and his chief political aid
there is mutual understanding that
a McNutt candidacy might divide
them.
That, also, Is a fact contributing
to the only politically practical heir
to the New Deal as of today. Mr..
Roosevelt might undertake third
term himself In preference to break
ing with Farley over McNutt. Far
ley's opposition would be high
election day hurdle for the man
from Indiana.
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and Harry G. Post had followed the
example Of Judge Theobald E. Con-
way and refused to enter the race.
Perriello hackers, who will have
IA pledged delegates at the conven-
ton, remained confident today that
some of the town committees IS
delegates who were elected at the
primary Monday night will swing
behind the mayors candidacy. They
claimed their bloc of IA votes would
remain intact.
Friends of Burial
One of the organizations dele
gates was reported by friends to ia
vor Major Burial for the nominal
ton, with Mayor Perriello as his Sec
ond choice. Another was quoted as
saying that he was for Perriello un-
less the town committee should adj
vance candidate he thought better
qualified.
Registrar Faller has strong back
ing from good part of the Repub-
lican organization, and it is believed
that any attempts to prevent him
from going on the ticket will be
fought vigorously by at least some
leaders.
Mr.. McGurk's principal opponent
for the city clerkship nomination is
Homer Bernier. Mortimer j. Calvin
and Harold Hadley, two other poten-
tie. nominees, are said to be out of
the running. The McGurk support
ers point out that he has strong
labor backing, having been a labor
union officer for many years, and
would pull heavy vote in normally
Democratic districts.
The G. o. p. town committee is
said to be having considerable diff
flculty in lining up a satisfactory
ticket to offer the voters. Tentative
overtures toward tn. Independent
Democratic party have been re-
portedly made.
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Twenty Percent Greater
Than Was Paid to Joseph
T. st. Louis
PURCHASING AGENT
A DEMOCRAT, CUT
Mayor PerriellO Asserted
When Making Appoint
ment Same Salary Stood

Charles c. Foster, Secre-
tary to Mayor Patrick M
Perriello, is receiving a sal
airy over 20 per cent greater
than that of his predecessor
although at the time of his
appointment the mayor an
nounced he would receive the
same pay, The Democrat
learned today. Mr.. Foster is
working on a salary basis of
$3.50 a year, less the 10 per
cent cut, while former Secretary
Joseph T. st. Louis received $4,000
a year, less 10 per cent.
The Republican economy" pro-
gram which gave Mr.. Foster the
large raise resulted in a pay cut
for Purchasing Agent Bartholomew
Quilter, a Democrat. The mayor has
ordered that Mr.. Quilter's pay, for
uerly $54.68 a week, be reduced to
$S040 a week.
Mr.. Foster, one of the favorite
candidates for the Republican may
orally nomination, took office as
the mayors secretary two weeks ago
His appointment was reported to
have been dictated by Town Chair
man j. Warren Epson. A few weeks
before Mr.. Foster had been dismiss
side as city purchasing agent by
Controller Martin j. Sweeney.
Difference In Pay
The mayors secretary, who is in
the unusual position of opposing for
the mayoralty nomination the man
for whom he works, receives a pay
check of 500 weekly. Mr.. St. Louis
received $5l.92 weekly.
In making the Foster appoint
ment, Mayor Perriello announced
that his new assistant would receive
tlse same salary as had Mr.. St. Louis.
The mayor said that Mr.. Foster
would serve as both his executive
and personal secretary, and that the
post formerly held by Thomas P.
Kelly would be left vacant, with
resultant saving to the city.
No announcement had been made
since that time of the boost in
SALARY given Mr.. Foster. However,
it was learned that he began work
on a $3.50 salary basis, instead
OF the announced $4,000.
Quilter Cut Ordered
The cut in the pay of Mr.. Quilter
was ordered last week by the mayor,
under the provision giving him the
power to fix rates of pay not speci-
fed in the charter.
News of the raise given Mr..
Foster comes soon after the disclos-
u'e by The Democrat that Herbert
Scot t-S NTH, superintendent of
streets, who was appointed by the
mayor, had given a job on the de-
partment payroll to his son, Quen-
tin Scott-Smith. The superintend-
ent's son, hired as a timekeeper and
cost clerk, receives $35 week, less
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ed her claim that international dis
putes should be settled peacefully.
That choice, he said firmly, the
Allies refuse. The issue at stake lis
plain" he said," and 1T is for Ger
many to make her choice"
German People Wants Peace
The German people, he said, want
peace and so do the rest OF the
peoples of Europe. But they do not
want Hitler'S kind of peace, he
maintained, because it would be a
triumph for aggression. Only after
the constant danger of force has
been elimination can the nations
get together in an effort to create
"a better world order" in which
Germany would have her rightful
place, he said
Surrender to wrong doing would
spell the extinction of all hoye, :"
Chamberlain declared.
1T is not alone freedom for the
small nations that is at stake
but the peaceful existence of
all the freedom-lovi countries"
The impression made on parlia-
ment by the Chamberlain speech
was indicated by announcement that
David Lloyd George, who had urged
most careful consideration of Hit
ler's terms as basis for negotiation,
had postponed speech of con-
citation" he was to make on Friday.
The speech was an even more
forecful rejection of Hitler's offer
than the address by French Premier
Edouard Daladier and its tone sur
prised Parliament.
Hitler Speech Falls Flat
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BEAVERS HAVE ROUND TAIL

Winnipeg, Man. = CUP - Nine
nutria, species Of South Amer
lean swamp beaver, arrived in
Winnipeg over Canadian National
lines consigned to the Blyth Fur
Farms of East Kildonan. The AMI
mails. similar to the Canadian
beaver but with a rat-like tail In
stead Of the flat beaver appendage.
will be used for breeding purposes.
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LOCAL PEOPLE
ON ROQUOE
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last night by his brother Rev. Ed
ward Dooley, and two sisters, Mrs.
william Collier, and Mrs. Margaret
O'Neill, of White Plains, N. Y. Faith
er Dooley was taken to White
Plains, N. Y. Immediately, and will
leave later for the Holy Gohst con-
gregation, Ferndale. in Norwalk.
Father Dooley's father, William M
Dooley, of 104 Fairview street was
unable to meet the boat.
Mr.. Flynn, who related the deep
feeling of relief felt by the passen.
gers when Uncle Sans convoy
reached their side Sunday, is en-
ployed at st. Margaret's school.
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PERRIELLO NOT
QUITTING FIGHT

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10 per cent. He was given the job
after more than As Democratic en-
ployes of the street department had
been discharged for economy" Two
other street department appoint
ments have also been made recently.
The mayor defended the Scott
Smith appointment after it had been
revealed. declaring that the super
intendent had appointed his son to
a VITAL position.
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GLASS EYE cows POLICE

Ell Centre. Cal. - Cup = A man
detained by police here as answer
ing to suspects description was
not half as diconcerted as were
police when he proved he was not
the man wanted. He merely took
out glass eye.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

second best brlcklayer in the craft.
Hayekorst built his stone fire
place in spare time on Saturday
afternoons and Sundays and it cost
him only $13 for the entire project.
Rocks used in the structure were
obtained from the desert west of
Ell Centre and from painted canyon.
A few of the rocks in the construc-
ton, however, were picked up in
other areas. There's black lava,
pumice, granite, vari-colored quartz,
felspar, and 101 less known var
ieties. of stone.
AS result of his long hours of
work as hod carrier, brick layer
and general contractor Havekorst
can now boast an attractive orna-
ment for his yard, a swell barbecue
pit to roast steaks for a lawn party
as well as another yarn" to spin
to the fellows.
Many Ell Centrans have construct
ed stone fireplaces during the past
year, according to Havekorst, to
aid in the Identification of their
yards.
Plans for construction can be OBJ
tanned at the library as we'll as
from persons who have built fire
places.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Real Estate
Foreclosures Hit
12-YearLo

los ANGELES, Dec. 16.-Non-
farm real estate foreclosures have
reached a 12-year low. with Ameri-
can home owners setting a higher
standard in meeting payments on
their mortgages than was true even
in the prosperous years of 1927 to
1890, M. M. Hurford, president of
the Federal Homes Loan Bank of
Los Angeles. said today on his re-
turn from Washington, D. c., where
he attended meeting of the presi-
dents of the twelve regional banks
Hurford quoted figures furnished
to the presidents by the Division
of Research and Statistics of the
Federal Home Loan Bank Board.
The 1874 foreclosures in october
were below the figure for the aver
age month for any of the last IL
years. This was decrease of 953
from September and 1927 from
October last year. An estimated 85
per cent of the foreclosures are on
homes, the rest on commercial pro-
perties, according to the Division S
report.
The 89,727 foreclosures in the first
10 months of this year were los
per cent under the same period of
1888 and established a new low
January october record for the last
nine years. The Boards figures
cover foreclosures by all types of
home mortgage institutions.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Building Group
Plans Celebration

Their part in the successful build
ing program of southern California
during the past year when all rec
ords were broken will be celebrated
Tuesday, Dec. 10, by members of
the Building Contractors associa-
ton.
Cedric Roberts, retiring president,
and several outgoing members of
the board of directors will be the
honored guests of Ben Schiewe,
newly elected president of the Los
Angeles chapter.
The contractors will play golf on
the Potrero Country club courses
turing the afternoon, meet at the
10Th hole at $50, with dinner at
the club house to follow at seven
o'clock Carl w. Spaulding, state
manager, announced.
Spaulding declared that reserva-
tions indicated that members as
far away as Santa Barbara, San
Diego, Imperial Valley, Laguna
Beach, Riverside and Santa Maria,
as well as from all over Los Angeles
county and Orange county will be
IN attendance with 500 expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Folsom Rioters
Go on Trial

FOLSOM PRISON, Cal, Dec. 16
(UPJ-Six prisoners accused of be-
ing the ringleaders in food strike
at Folsom prison last month go on
trial today before the state board
of prison directors.
The men are charged with incit-
ing riot Those found guilty of
leading the rebellion will lose their
'good time" credits, in effect length
ening their sentences.
Tile alleged ringleaders have al
ready been confined to solitary and
have been fed on bread and water
since the food strike UPON Thanks
giving Day. About 800 men refused
to eat breakfast on Nov. 81 declar-
ing the mush was sour The number
of strikers dWindled gradually until
all but one convict surrendered TO
the prisons Thanksgiving fare of
roast pork and applesauce on Nov.
%
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Housing Project
Rentals Lowered

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Rentals in
Al public housing projects in "a
cities will be reduced a total of ap-
proximately $4,000 annually by the
recent reallocation of insurance on
them, Nathan Straus, Administrator
Of the United States Housing Au-
thority, declared today.
More than 10000 low income
families residing in the projects will
benefit by lowered rentals, Straus
said. The savings to the tenants
will range, depending upon the loca-
ton and structure of the project,
from about 10c to about 75c a
month. The average is about 19c
a month.
This is a large saving" Straus
pointed out, for the low income
families the USHA serves-families
whose total rent bill may be only
$12 to SIS a month and who must
make every penny count"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Brunennan Murder
Suspect Quizzed

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16. (UP)-
Peter Pianezzi, 81, long sought in
connection with the gangster mur-
der of George Les Bruneman. and
two other men were held in jail to-
day for questioning regarding a
series of major crimes.
The suspects were arrested after
police "staked out" at an apartment
to question the three men in con-
nection with the 5000 holdup of a
California bank branch last Mon.
Later one of the bank suspects
was proved to be Pianezzi
Arrested with Pianezzi were Mar
tin E. MCGOWAN, 81, and Martin
Stanger.
Police said they found $1,000 in
cash and four guns in Pianezzi's
apartment.
Federal agents said they wanted
to question Pianezzi regarding his
whereabouts at the same time of the
kidnap murder of 10. year old
Charles Mattson of Tacoma, Wash.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Questions
And
Answers
BY DICK SMITH

So many people have asked about
Remodeling Loans under FILA
that this week I have outlined ir
brief Just the bare essentials of the
Title I:
Kind of improvements
Glass l" loans may be obtained
for any permanent repairs, altera-
tions or Improvements upon, or ir
connection with any existing struc-
ture, regardless of its use or loca-
ton. additional rooms, built-ins
plumbing, painting, roofing, fences
etc.
"Class 2" loans cover new struc-
lures such as garages, barns, chick
en- houses, service buildings of vari-
Gus types, wayside stands, tourist
cabins and various industrial ano
commercial buildings.
Those Eligible to Borrow
Owners having title. Purchasers
under Contract. Persons holding
equity under trust or mortgage
Lessees holding a lease extending
six months beyond maturity of the
loan.
The borrower must have a sat-
isfactory credit standing and the
ability to repay.
Unsecured Note
No security of any kind is re-
nuired. The borrower signs a
promissory Note only, and the
money becomes available for use
on the job.
Cost And Terms
The total loan cost must not ex-
ceed $500 discount per year, per
$4,000, and must mature within
thirty-slx months.
Payments
No down payment is required
Payments are due monthly, except
farmers whose income is received
periodically.
Encumbrances, Taxes, Etc.
The property need not be clear OF
membranes, but all taxes, assess
ments and payments on the mort
odSC Vi olliilldl
be up-to-date.
A few more things that should
be better known: An electric switch
that turns itself off. You can jump
into bed these cold nights with the
light on and after ten seconds ii
turns itself off without anyone be-
ing near it. Or you can drive the
car out of the garage and leave
the light burning-it will turn it
self out in twenty or sixty seconds;
any time you set it for.
A combination tumbler holder and
soap dish which has a revolving
door, so that it can be closed off
from view. They are built right
in the WALL just like medicine
cabinet
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
kai.Shek's First
Wife Bomb Victim

SHANGHAI, Dec. is. (UP)-
Chinese reports said today that
Generalissimo Chang Kai-Shek's
first wife, the former Miss Mao, was
among several persons killed in a
japanese air raid yesterday at Fen
ghua.
Miss Mao presumably was the
old-fashioned wife whom the Gen
eralissimo divorced in 1927. AT the
same time he put away his concu-
bines. He had fallen in love with
Melting Soong, sister of DR.. Sun
Vat Sens wife, a modern girl edu-
Gated in the United States. Chang
kai-Shek and Miss Soong later
were married and she was a great
influence in his life in later years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
BrawIey Man Heads
Spanish War Vets

W. C. Eaton, prominent business
man and civic leader of Brawley
was selected to head the Imperial
Valley Camp, United Spanish War
Veterans at a meeting held in
Veterans Memorial hall Friday
night
Dan Southwell of near Imperial
and E. L. Hteman, county superin-
tendent of schools, we're elected
senior and junior vice commanders.
Installation will occur at the first
meeting in January.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

the Benny KeIlerman home on San
dalwood street near completion and
Sones report that the Baskins home
of Holt between 9th and 10th streets
will be completed before next Sat
urday.
Permits issued during the week:
Florence Knapp, 5th and Main
Main streets, $700, addition; Ed
Strickler, Glib Len Key, $50, garage
addition; Ice and Development COM
pany. 3rd and Commercial, $3.50,
settling basin: Don Damron, AIS
Main, $3.50, addition; r. D. Nc
Pherrin, 855 Olive, s45. alterations.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

to $408,215 as compared to $438,093
on the same date one year ago.
Builders could report only prog
ress on jobs now under construc-
ton as the second week in success
sion passed without the start of
construction on a new home.
Builders Supply announced that
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
LET'S MAKE IMPERIAL VALLEY
"THE COMMUNITY OF
BEAUTIFUL HOMES"
Christmas Rush Retords
Building Activity in :. {.

With Christmas shopping in full swing prospective
builders dropped plans for home construction till after
the holidays and result permits issued during the
week totaled only $1195.
Activity during the week boosted the seasonal total
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
THE MOST WORTHWHILE
THING IN LIFE IS TO
"0WN YOUR OWN HOME"
Stone Fireplace
Valuable Addition
TO Valley Homes
Make mine medium rare.

1t all started an avocaton for Walter Havekorst
who banker when he isn't building fire
places for the back yard but since completing his
elaborate hobby Walter considers himself at least the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

The design of this home straightforward and free from
stystic influence Its Uhaped plan provides for patio
highly desirable because of the complete privacy affords
modified ocagonal effect given the service by the bay
windows in the dining and dining ac0ye but there
profuson of detail to derac from the simple architectural
treatment of the home mortgage of $5400 which will be paid
off period of 25 by monthly payments of approx
matey & insured by the Federal Housing Administration
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

Temple Robinson accompanied a
party of friends Saturday to Los
Angeles TO see the football game.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

er, Mrs. Charles Stewart, who is
quite i'll.
Recent guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Rademacher were
Mrs. Rademacher's mother, Mrs.
M. S. Wetherby, and sister, Miss
Louise Wetherby, and brother,
Bert Wetherby of Los Angeles.
AT the end of the first quarter in
Calipatria high school, six pupils
made a rating of Cum Laude. They
were Roy Bussee, freshman; Betty
Gullett, jeanne Huey, Stella Louise
Diboll, seniors; Margaret Sinclair,
junior, and Wanda Williams, fresh
man.
AT a recent assembly pictures
were shown by the Greyhound
travel company and Commander
Scott, Greyhound's travel commen-
tator, told the students stories of
Africa Afghanistan and India
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. v. J.
Sinclair was the scene of. a gay
dinner party Saturday evening
honoring their daughter, Peg, on
her birthday. Christmas decorations
were used on the tables.
A scavenger hunt and other games
were played during the evening.
The dinner guests were Betty
Gullett, Jean Thomson, Joan Huey,
Peg Sinclair, Bill Sorensen, Robert
Bedwell, Bud Fleming and Clinton
Feland.
The last meeting of the Sub-Deb
club was held at the home of Miss
Peg Sinclair. Dainty refreshments
were served and games were en-
joyed during the afternoon.
Those present besides the hostess
were Jane Watkinds, Joan Huey,
Jean Thomson, Betty Gullett, Mar
garet Miller and Phyllis Lewis.
The Woman'S club will hold their
Christmas party at the home of
Mrs Cecil Clouse on Friday, De-
cember Is.
Mrs. Raymond Rose and Mrs.
Frances Fowler will have charge
of the program.
There will be an exchange of
gifts and members of the Best Pal
club will reveal their names.
A basket for some needy family
will be filled for delivery at Christ
mas.
The Arts and Crafts section of
the Woman's club met at the
home of Mrs. Bessie Young for an
all day session on Thursday, De-
cember IA.
Instructions in leather and cop
per work were given during the
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

Mrs. L. w. Copeland and daugh-
ter, MIS-. Francis Mckee, and Mrs.
E. c.. Shellhorn from San Diego
and Los Angeles were guests of
Mrs. j. F.. Gallaher and called on
friends in Seeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
Peggy Sinclair
Honored at
Birthday Party
CALIPATRIA. NOTES

Mrs. j. j. Farmer went to Elsi-
more Thursday to be with her moth
er, Mrs. Charles Stewart, who is
quite i'll.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17
PotIuck Dinner
Served at SeeIey
Woman's S Club Meet
SEELEY NOTES

A group Of friends gathered at
the home of Mrs. Cecil Huff Thurs
day to shower her with dainty gifts.
A delightful afternoon was spent.
Present were Mesdames E. Northrop,
R. Kramer, John Dubois, O. G..
Carleton of Silsbee, Mrs Carl Eshel-
man Of Holtville, Mesdames Nellie
Gillett. Roy Gillett, Paul Gillett,
McClelland OF Ell Centre, Mrs Zola
Dubois of Imperial and Veryl
Dunagen, Jean Dudley, Myrtle
White and F'reda White.
Miss Irene Williams returned
from a vacation spent at Sacra-
mento and Bakersfield.
Noel Dudley, who has been in
Riverside for the past month, spent
the weekend with his wife here.
The Seeley Womans club met
Thursday in Community hall. Mrs.
Marie Williams and Mrs. Mary
Smith were hostesses. A pot luck
dinner was enjoyed followed by a
business meeting and social after
noon. On Dec. 21st will be an all
days meeting and election of Off
GERS. Present were Mesdames E
Beeson, Nellie Davis, Olivia Fergu-
ron, Rosalie Oftelie, Louise Robin
son, Elizabeth Pearse, Ruby Wom-
eek and the hostesses, Mrs. Will
Iiams and Mrs. Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-17

So many people have asked about
Remodeling Loans under FILA.
that this week I have outlined in
brief just the bare essentials of the
Title I:
Evening star., 1939-06-06

and Eleanor W. Dodd. 20. Takoma Park.
Md.
Chalmer A. Grace 21. and Martha M.
Miller. 10. both Of Roaring Spring, Pa.