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Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01

Casualties included So first and
second grade pupils and four adults.
Physicians feared that four of the
children might die
Teacher Mabel Miller said there
was a rush of air. a booming roar
and then a binding flash of flame. y
After that no one knows what
happened" she said. Some of the
children were hurled through
breaks in the walls"
j. J. Rubin, who was working
on an adjacent tool shed. said he
heard a roar, and then the screams
of children"
ut seemed to me there was a
second blast" he said. 1T seemed
to raise the building right UP in
the air.
Some children fell from the
first floor to the basement and
some fell from the second floor
to the street"
Injured adults were White, Mil
Ter, Miss Albertina Mills, another
teacher, and P w. White, school
electrician. Injured most seriously
of the children were Lucinda Will
liams, Mary Mattingly. Dorothy
Howe and Frances Fisher.
The building was being used
while new school was being built.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Green Says AFL
Attacked on Coast

SAN FRANCISCO. June l. CUP
Meyer Lewis. personal represen-
tative of William Green, said to-
day all American Federation OF
Labor unions affiliated with the
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
Wdll be requested to withdraw from
the Maritime Federation.
The AFL charges that AFL mon
ey, paid in per capita tax (to the
federation) by these organizations
is being used by the federation
to undermine AF'L unions on the
waterfront" Lewis said. "Interna-
tional officers of the respective un-
ions will serve notice on them to
cancel their affiliation with the
federation"
Lewis said Seattle AFL unions
who fail to withdraw from the
federation, which includes CIO.
AFL and independent groups. will
be subject to expulsion from the
AFL central labor council there.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Inner Tube Saves
Lives of Children

SAN FRANCISCO, June /. CUP
"A patched automobile inner tube
today was credited with saving the
lives of four Mountain View young
sterS whose boat capsized hall
mile offshore at Halfmoon bay.
They were Mary and William
Isadore. 16 and 18, Charles Skies
IS, and Ralph Simin, IT. They
we're spilled into the water when
their motorboat turned over.
The inner tube was their only
life preserver. All four clustered
around it and began swimming
Taking turns, they clung TO the
tube to regain their breath until
the surf caught them and flung
them ashore. They were treated
for exhaustion and exposure.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
California Bids
For Demo ParIey

SACRAMEN TO. Une L CUPO-
A resolution urging atiOnaI Demo
cratic Chairman James a Farley
and the Democratic national com -
mittee to designate a major Cali
fomia city for the party : 1910
convention bore unanimous legiSla-
tive approval today
Attempts of local delegations to
amend the resolution so as to name
a particular city were beaten down l.
Party workers. however. are seeking
to have the ma tiOna1 committee Sc
lect Los Angeles. it was understood
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Barrymore Goes
On Water WAGON

CHICAGO, June /. CUP)-John
Barrymore - definitely on the
wagon'-sat up in bed today. and
spoke impatiently of reSuming his
stage appearance Monday.
He smiled benignly at his day
rurse as she laid out a breakfast of
three soft boiled eggs for him.
His physician. Or. w. G. High
stone, said the actor had recovered
sufficiently from his mild heart
attack so that further use of an
oxygen tent probably would be un-
necessary.
Highstone denied published re-
ports Barrymore had been tapered
off to one small alcoholic drink
every four hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
San Diegan Held
On Murder CharQe

EUGENE, Ore. June l. CUP)-
A San Diego maSseur, Frank M
Parcnen, az, was held in the Lane
county jail today on a first degree
murder charge.
Parchen was arrested last night
near Blue River, Orc, by Sheriff
c A. Swarts. who acted on infor-
nation from San Diego authorities.
F5rChcn ie accused of the abortion
of Mrs. Martha Anderson at San
Diego.
The alleged slayer, with his wife
and two small children, had been
staying at the home of a brother
in-law for the past two weeks. He
cid net resist arrest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Negro Bound Over
For Assault Trial

BRAWLEY, June IA Brawlcy
Negro yesterday was ordered held
in lieu of $4,000 bail pending trial
on a charge that he attempted to
murder his white employer in an
argument over S5.
Judge Fl. b Griffin ordered
George Flenaugh, 35, Negro, to trial
in superior court on a charget Of
attempting to murder Paul Benson
%, we'll known white rancher. on
April %.
Benson appeared at a preliminary
hearing here yesterday with his
head and arms sWatched in BAN
dageS. He suffered from gunshot
wounds he said, inflicted by the
Negro while they argued over S..
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01

identify them further
Deputy Sheriff James Foess
questioned Bruckner, then notified
Port Macarthur authorities and he
was taken to the San Pedro post
by n special guard. Officers at the
post refused to discuss the case.
Bruckner entered the press room
at the Sheriff's office last night
and said They're after me-these
people I'm working with are after
me-
He gave the appearance of
man who has not slept for days.
His condition was such that Foese
was unable to learn what he meant
by the statement. y
Bruckner said he had been in thes
army for seven years, six of which
he said he spent in Hawaii Tho
dra wings he said were made as
"a, part of his course of study.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01


encourage search for private en-
ployment
This program conceded with a
brusque and convincing assertion
by Vice President John N. Garner
that congress would not adjourn
before enacting legislation to keen
politics out of relief.
Members of a house appropria-
tions subcommittee have decided
tentatively to recommend changes
IN WPA, reduction of its scope and
shift from what they described
as the strictly social welfare
philosophy of relief adninistra-
ton.
A committee member outlined
propoeed legislation as follows:
!. Require all persons who have
beef on relief rolls Is months to
go off fd r so days to seek private
employme 1t.
2. Develop a system of security
wages" to bsupplant the prevailing
wages unde which WPA now pe.ys
for work ON a scale equal to that
prevailing III private employp ent
in any locality.
3. Substitute for the existing
one-man admiuSs tration of WA a
three-man board to be nanAsd by
the president and confirmed by
the senate. The h.'ard probably
would include representatives of
business, labor and the publac.
4. Limit the cost of Individual
WPA projects to S25 900.
5. Eliminate the wPA's fed 'eral
theater projects and sharply cur
tail other white collar relief opera
tions.
Committeeman said the proposed
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Valley Flax Goes
Into Papers for
Nations S Smokers

Smokers soon will inhale 1mpc-
rial Valley flax
This comparatively new valley
product will be used in the manu-
facture of cigarette paper in tho
south. Manufacturers will use it
in making a French type of cigar
cite paper.
Imperial Valley flax is sent TO
The same southern area where the
cigarette papers will be made.
The manufacturers asked the
State Employment Service in Ell
Centre to help them locate nine
men needed to operate a complicat-
cd machine known as a Tourdrinier'
and to supervise the flax pulp man
ufacture. They also would be re
quired to train other men to oper-
ate the machines, Thomas Finney.
director of the service, was in
formed Thursday
AS far as Finney can ascertain,
no such operators arc living in the
valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Attorney Seeks
New Trial for
MegIaddery

OAKLAND, June /. UP)-Sen-
fencing of Mark Lee Megladdery
jr., on his conviction of bribery
was delayed until June as his
attorney, Leo Friedman, sought a
new trial for his client.
Friedman, whose client faces a
possible - year prison sentence.
made three motions one to vacate
the bribery conviction because the
court had no jurisdiction" one to
stay judgment on grounds no pub.
lie offense was proved, and one
for a new trial
The last motion was based on
seven counts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
NeqV Books
At the lei Centre Public Library
FICTION

FICTION
The Night Is Coming-Marthcdith
FurnaS.
Colin LoWrie-Norah Lofts.
Miss Pettigrew Lives For a Day
Winifred Watson
Demon Daughter Honore Morrow
WillSie.
NON-FICTION
The Clans and TartanS of Scot
land-Robert Balm
America In Midpassagc-Chas. and
Mary Beard
Wandering Minstrel Cagliardo
CoraggioSo.
Songs of Hopc-Grace N. Crowell.
Blue Kunigunde Duncan.
The Elephant-lore of the HinduS-
Franklin Edgerton
My Wife and Sidney Homer.
Arcadia BorealiS Erik A. Karl
feldt.
Activities in the Elementary School
Harry c. McGoWn.
You Can't Eat That-Helen Nor
gan.
Watchmen of the Sea-Cilcn Perry.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Committee Urges
PoyIess Vacation
For WPA Clients

WASHINGTON June l. (UP)-Congressiona plans
Tor forcing 6O-day vacation without pay unemploy
ment ree clients who have been the rolls Is months
were revealed today in tentative program for overhaul
ing the Works Progress Administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Cos Muin Blamed
For School Blast

BARBERTON O., June l. (UP)-Officials blamed a
broken gas main today for the explosion which wrecked
frame grade school building here njuring 81 persons
Fumes from the main apparently were ignited when
Janitor Harry White set fire to waste paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01
Defense Sketches
Put ~ an I'm JoiI

1 - Aut thorte a
IMacAr Ia al as
phonse Brucner 3D. who had i'm his notoo
The notebooks also contained
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-01

a trumpet player in an army band
said the names were those of frien dS
he had lin the cast He did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SCOVILL FOREMEN
 TO ATTEND FAIR
800 Expected to Make Popular Trip By Boat
 Next Saturday

The entertainment committee ct the Scovill Foremen' association is making plans for an excursion to the Worlds Fair Saturday, with about 500 persons expected to make the trip. William F. Cleary is chair man of the committee on arrange ments.
 The Scovill employees, with their friends and relatives, will leave on a special train at 7:45 a. m. for Bridgeport, where they will board the Richard Peck for cruise to the fair grounds. They will spend the rest of the day there, until 6:30 p. m., when they leave for home.
 Members of the arrangements committee, in addition to MT. Cleary, are Burdon P. Hyde, Leon- adr Seaver, Gene Sullivan, Charles Fully, Ralph Bailey, Ralph Bates, William McGowan, John Hoben. John Griffin, J. Milton Burrall, Jr.. Nelson Squires, Arthur Curtis, ePter Bradley, James Nagle, James F. Shanahan, Terry Bowling and John J, Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

flee of the Dead by score of priests from the diocese, last night from eight to nine o'clock, the vigil con- tinued. The church was filled to capacity throughout the afternoon and the attendance reached its most tremendous peak during the chant ing by the visiting priests.
 Two representatives of each of the parish organizations remained on guard at all times until midnight when the Holy Name society took exclusive custody of the body.
 Those taking part were: John Fitzmatirice, Sr, John Bowey, Mary Sheridan, Mrs. Arthur Frageau, Walter Neibur, John Sheehan Catherine Bergen, Fred Rochon, George O'Neill. Martin Tehan. Mrs. Katherine Rochon, Mrs. Mary Te- han, Mrs. Mary ONeill, Edward Goggins, James Cusick.
 Also. Gertrude Danaher, Thomas Kelly. Thomas Coughlin, Alice Goumey, Gertrude Delaney, Theo- dore Donahue, Sadie Delaney. Cath erine O'Neill. Gertrude Murphy, Margaret Dillon, Walter Neibur, John Sheehan. Catherine Bergen, Fred oRchon. George O'Neill, Mar tin Tehan, Mrs. Katherine Rochon, Mrs. Mary Tehan, Mrs. Mary O'Neill, Edward Goggins, James Cusick.
 Also, Joseph Donahue. Michael Goggins, Daniel Baldwin, William J. Derwjn and Patrick Hogan.
 The Missa Cantata, Gregorian, was included on the musical program at the 7.3O o'clock mass celebrated by Rev. John F. McTeague for the chil- dren of the parish. The church was crowded to capacity.
 Solemn Services
 Solemn ceremonies commenced yesterday at 4 o'clock, when the body was borne from the rectory to the church by the pail bearers. Be- fore the removal. prayers were re- cited by Rev. John Kennedy, pastor of St. Thomas church.
 Several priests, clad in their altar robes, led the procession, chanting the "Miserere.' tHave Mercy). Upon the opening of the casket. Father Kennedy recited more prayers. Rev. David M. O'Keefe then led the as- sembled priests and the congregation in the recitation of the Rosary
 Priests participating in the after noon ceremony included: Rev. Dr. Eugene P. Cryne. Rev. Francis M. OShea, Rev. Philip Hussey. Rev. Patrick Fitzmaurice. Rev. Paul Dil- lon, Rev. John r. McTeague. Rev, Nell Doyle.
 Following the prayer. hundreds Of parishioners Of st. Francis xavier's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

Rev. William Kearney and Rev. John Hayes, chancellor and assis-' tant chancellor of the diocese, mas ters of ceremonies.
 In State
 The body lay in state at the head of the middle aisle during the solemn mass. The parish of St. Francis Xavier was represented of- ficially by its priests, trustees and delegates from parish organizations.
 The eulogy was delivered by Rev. Andrew Plunkett of Derby, who praised highly the qualities which had made Father Brennan so re- spected, liked and admired as Q priest and a man.
 Sisters from several Waterbury convents and institutions were pres- ent. Among the visiting priests were many native sons of the parish and a number of former assistants at the Baldwin street church.
 Children of the parish attended a memorial mass for Father Brennan at 7:30 this morning. At 8 o'clock, Rev. Edward L. Morrison sang Q solemn mass of requiem for Father Brennan, who had served there be- fore becoming pastor of the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
 Among the priests at the services were:
 Clergy Present
 In sanctuary: Monsignor Thomas Finn of Norwalk, Monsignor William Flynn, Monsignor Thomas Duggan vicar general of the Hartford dio- ocese, chaplains to the bishop, Rev Henry Quinn of this city, Rev. John Conlan of this city.
 Priests in attendance were: Rev erends Francis M. O'Shea, Eugene P Cryne, Patrick D. Fitmaurizce oi Hartford, John J. McGrath of Thom- aston, John H. Newman, M. S., of Altamont, N. Y, J. F. O'Donnell of Bristol, Francis J. Bratton of North Haven, Arthur Cavanaugh of West Haven, F. c. Higgins of Waterville John M. McGrath, M. s. of Hart ford, Joseph A. Rice of Old Lyme w. Arthur Routhier of Hartford w. A. Dolan, M. s. of Hartford Thomas J. O'Connell of Meriden Francis T. Monahan of Bristol, Will liam Wirkus of this city, Francis P Breen of Middletown.
 J. 0. Brennan of Middletown Francis s. O'Neill of New Haven, J M. Coughlin of Forestville, L. E Skelly of this city, Raymond J Kennedy of Middlebury, Robert J Bowen of Middletown, Joseph M Griffin of Hartford, John J. Mo. Carthy of Bridgeport, D. L. Gleason of Stamford, D. J. Biararelli of tht city, D. F. Shea of Ansonia, Pau Dillon, c. M. of Brooklyn, N. Y. H. J. Coleman of Bridgeport, Edward L. Morrison of this city, James J Mccormack of Mount Carmel, J. J McCabe of Shelton, W. J. Healey, s J., of Lenox, Mass.
 J. ?. Heffernan of New Haven, E G. zibell of this city, J. M. Daly of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
SPECIAL MASSES
 FOR LATE PRIEST
Various Church Societies Arrange Memorial Serv-
 ices for Beloved Pastor

Five societies of the St. Francis Xavier chu ch held special sessions last night to plan solemn high masses of requiem in honor of their late pastor, Rev. Charles w. Bren- nan, who was buried today. Plans were made to have the five masses celebrated within the month with the members of the various societies attending each.
 Edward Goggins presided at the meeting of the Holy Name society; Miss Rose Foley, Rosary and Scapu- ular society; Mrs. Katherine Rochon Ladies Guild; Miss Dorothy Dana her, Children of Mary; and George Sugrue, CYO.
 Special assessments of the mem- bers of each society will be made ir connection with the tribute to F'ath. CT Brennan, who during the foul years of his pastorate, had entered warmly into the friendship of the parishioners.
 The Rosary and Scapular society mass will be arranged by Miss Mar garet Conlon and Mrs. Rose Lynch
 Thomas Scadden was named chairman and Joseph Donahue treasurer, of the committee arrang- ing the Holy Name society mass. Other members of the committee are MT. Goggins, James Cusick, Mar tin Tehan. John Fitzmaurice, Sr., Joseph Carolan. Patrick Carlin, Wallace Inglis, William Carroll, Ed ward Curley, Maurice Carey. Den- his V. Keane, Walter Niebuhr, George O'Neill, John P. Shea and Andrew Healy.
 The society will meet again next Monday for re orts.
 The Ladies Guild will meet to- morrow night at o'clock to make plans for their mass, and to ap- point committees.
 A meeting of the CYO will be held Thursday night at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17

convalescing from a serious illness was seated in the sanctuary. Several monslgnori, more than 100 priests from all parts of the Hartford dio- ceJe, a number of missionary priests scc9es of religious and hundreds of the laity were in the church for the funeral mass.
 Following the mass, the funeral procession wended its way down Baldwin street, over Mill street tc E,aSt Main street, then along Hamil- ton avenue to new St. Joseph's ceme- teyy, where committal services were hesd. Scores of priests gathered around the grave for the final pray CTS.
 The mass was celebrated by Rev Dr. John F. Moore, of Bridgeport Assisting him were Rev. James A. Frederick of New Haven, deacon; Rev. Francis J. Hinchey of East Hampton, sub-deacon; Rev. James J. O'Connor of Meriden, thurifer Rev. George Reilly and Rev. Fran cis Barrett of this city, acolytes;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
ishop Participates In Final Tribute to Father Brennan
GEORGE PARKIN
 TOPS RIFLEMEN
Woodbury Resident Hits an 88 at TryOuts for
 Civilian Team

East Haven, July MA 91 by Harry Anthony of North Farms, for the past three years captain of the Connecticut Civilian Rifle Team at Camp Perry, was one of the features of the 600-yard stage of yesterdays tryouts for the civilian team. The tryout was run jointly by Anthony, director of the state association, and W. B. Pape of Waterbury, acting captain of this years team. The selection of the team will be made in the near future and 1t is expect ed that members will participate in the two-day big bore shoot at East Haven this Saturday and Sunday, and in the Wakefield match in August. An effort will also be made to secure additional team practice, particularly at the rapid fire stage, where Connecticut civilian teams have been found wanting practice in the past.
 Scores of the other men at the 600 yards stage: George Parkin of Woodbury, 88; R. s. Jesionoski of Hartford, 82; c. K. Russ of Mid- dlefield 76; Carl R. Green of Stam- ford, 85; John Sullivan of New London, 85; M. R. Garfield of Weth- ersfield, "A; Joseph Fowler of Hart ford, 8l; Howard Coons of Bristol, 76; c. E. Lyman Sd of Middlefield, TT; Carl R. Birath of Manchester, 88; Kenneth Smith of Waterbury, 86; Leo P. Brenna of Bristol, 87; Edward Kirkby of Pequabuck, 73; John Webb of Stamford, 85; J. P. Farrell of New London. 76; Ted Szczepanek of Thompsonvlle, 88; Gordon Henry of New Canaan, 80; Fred Thompson of Hartford, 75; Harry Anthony Jr., of North Farms, 67; Guy Kirby of Pequabuck, 67; Jasper L. Murphy, of Stamford, 8l; J. F. Frenzel of Glenbrook, 76, Will liam N. Smith of Bridgeport, 56; A. J. Wallace of Wethersfield, 83; W. B. Pape, 87.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Mrs. William Nolan
 Honored At Shower
Mrs. William Brennan Hostess for Recent Bride;
 Legion Women Entertain District President
WAT ER VILE
Henion Correspondent-23 Drggs St-Tel 3-2495

the home of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Johnson of Boyden street. They drove from Bridgeport with MT. and Mrs. William Seher.
 A group of members of the Ladies' Aid society of Grace Methodist church are planning to go to Plain vile tomorrow afternoon, to attend camp meeting at 9 o'clock, when the speaker will be Mrs. Harold Brennan.
 Mrs. William Brennan of Thom- aston avenue was hostess at a per- sonal shower Friday evening, at her home, for Mrs. William Nolan, the former Evelyn Seery of Fort Hill Mrs. Nolan received many lovely gifts. The table decorations were pink and white, and those present included: Mrs. William Brennan, Mrs. James Brennan, Mrs. Frank Serry, Mrs. William Nolan and Mrs. Franklin Bergin, also the Misses Mary Goggin, Mary Garrity, Doris Truelove, Doris Tucker, Ruth Tuck CT, Marjorie Seery, Airline Baker, Mary Moore, Rita Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan, Mary Corrigan, Eleanor Stevens, Nellie Krayeski, Eleanor White, Ann Naujokas, Bernice Baker and Julia Truelove.
 The following girl scouts received recognition for advancement in swimming and boating at their var ious unit campfires, Friday night at Camp Wequapaset.
 Happy Hollow
 Those who received Red Cross be- ginner's buttons in swimming were Betty Allard, Priscilla Borden, Carol Coon, Shirley Coon, Ann Far ist Betty Hoffman, Joan Service and Joan Weyand.
 Tip Top
 Red Cross beginners buttons in swimming were presented to Freda Annenberg, Joan. Barron, Gertrude Clark, Dorothy Brockwell, Monica Pagan, Patricia Hills, Joan Hunter, Louise Oefcke, Lois Pulver, Margaret Schmidt, Joan Clark, Judith Elwell and Rosanne Sundt.
 Sky High
 Red Cross beginners button were earned by Patricia Martin, Sylvia Bernard, Virginia Haskell, Audrey Holmes Dorothy DeWolf, Priscilla Tappin, Mary Donovan and Jean nette Pronovost; and intermediate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
VARIED PROGRAM AT AUXILIARY'S OUTING

A varied program was enjoyed by more than 75 persons who attended an outing sponsored by zindah Grotto auxiliary Saturday afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles D. Winters, Todd road, Vol colt. Sports and cards were follow cd by an outdoor steak supper.
 Members of the arrangements committee were Mrs. Earl Samson, Mrs. George Hermonat. Mrs. Thom Corby and Mrs. John w. Milton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
Solemn Funeral Mass Largely Attended By
 Monsignori, Priests
Church By Impressive Demonstration of Affec- ton, Esteem Church Crowded for Rites

Inside the black -draped church of St. Francis Xavier, beneath the lofty vaulted arch, one of the most irn- pressive tributes in Waterbury's his- tory was paid this morning to Rev. Charles w. Brennan, pastor of the church for the past four years, who died suddenly Thursday afternoon. A congregation that filled the edifice knelt in prayer through the solemn mass of requiem for the beloved clergyman, who had spent quarter century of his priestly career in this city.
 Bishop Present
 Most Reverend Maurice F. Me- Auliffe, despite the fact that he is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-17
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