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Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Burglars Steal
Spirited Freight

All the ingredients for an intem-
perate party were stolen Friday
night when the Pacific Freight line
office in Ell Centre was burglarized.
The missing articles included l3
quarts of whisky, 2 gallons of wine.
rifle and a box of crackers. De-
putty Sheriff Joe LiZarraras was
called to check the place for fin
gerprintS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
PRINCE CRITICALLY ILL

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Jan. Z.
CUPD-Prince Valdemlr, sc, uncle
of King Christian, was i'll today
with influenza and bronchitis. Doe
tors reported that his temperature
was high but that his general con-
dition was satisfactory.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Nance Reappointed
Probation Officer

+. A Nance was re-aDpointea
county probation officer Saturday
for another twC-year term.
TIE appointment was made by
Judge Vaughn N. Thompson at the
recommendation of the county pro-
baton committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
MAX CONSTANT WINS
FLORIDA Pl ANE RACE

MIAMI, Fla. Jan. 7. (UP)-Max
Constant, Hollywood, brought his
green Beechfract racer into munich
pal airport today a scant minute
ahead of 1t. Commander Russell
Holderman, Rochester, N. Y, III
the annual McFadden trophy race
from New York to Miami.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Air Fleet Poised
For Lone Flight

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7. CUP) -
Sixty-six navy planes-48 patrol
bombers and 10 amphibians-today
were poised her at North Island
naval air base for flights unprece-
dented in U. S. aviation history.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Seif-He|p p Cooperative Proposal Put
Before Legislature; Re|ief-Made
Goods Would Compete in Industry

SACRAMENTO JAN 7. (UP)-Self-help cooperatves
and production for methods Of lowering the in
creasing cost of unemployment relief before the
Legislature today both houses for the weekend
AssemblYman Ernest Vogt. Los Angeles. introduced
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Seas Claim Heavy Toll
Battering Tides Leave Coast Strewn
With Debris; IS Injured Aboard Big
Liner Between San Francisco, LA.

LOS ANGELES Jan. T. (UP)-Hgh tides which have
been batterng the coast of southern California all week.
nfcng heavy property damage today appeared to have
subsidized.
Beach cities repored the tides still breakng high
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Fresno Farmer. so, Faces Charge He
Killed Newly Born Son Of Unmarried
DAUGHTER with Blows of Fist

FRESNO Cal. Jan. 7. (UP)-A 5O-year-old farmer
charged today with having killed week-old nfan
born to his unmarried daughter.
murder complaint filed after the daughter
Josephine Alvarez 26 said the child had been wthou
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
Governor PurdonS
Preparedness SIS Day
Bombing Prisoner
Sacramento Hearing Ends with Expected
Action; Left Wing Labontes Celebrate
Victory with Gigantic Demonstration

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. T. UP)-Tom Mooney
pardoned today by Gov Cubert L. Olson ending of
the celebrated criminal in the annals of Cali
fOrnia and the nation.
The famous labor prisoner who convicted of the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
y AMBLING
AAEPORTER
An Eye for Color

An Eye for Color
oh boy! I'll bet that came in
q Christmas sock" someone Choir
tied, blinking at a rainbow crea-
ton of red with black spots that
Mark Mlgee used where neckties
rest
Mark poked the flaming cravat
proudly, grinned and said:
mo, l bought this myself. These
Christmas ties are too dull Tor mel"
And he meant it, tool
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08

mo, | bought this myself. These
Christmas ties are too dull Tor mel"
And he meant it, too!
Matter of Plurality
Miss Sadie Case has brought up
remarkable example OF English
language construction that de-
serves the attention of every teach
er.
IF you say rights of way she
argued, why don't you say Toms
and Jerries'?"
Only danger in the latter, as RR
sees it, is they might put in too
much Tom!
Simpler Variety
This was overheard but NOT by
.RR, at a beauty shop:
Last time I had a permanent 1t
was perfectly painless said an OPP
orator. A woman whose broken
speech disclosed her lack OF know
ledge of the language, answered
brightly:
Just give me plain permanent,
Never mind the pain.
Friend In Need
Jack Welrt is probably the only
deputy sheriff, or officer of any
kind, who has sworn out a COM
plant against someone for disturb
ing the peace and QUIET OF a jail!
The object OF Jacks swearing
was a gentleman who had looked
upon too many wine bottles and
was intent on joining a friend in
the clink. Jack reasoned with him.
then aided him.
Quickly AGING
Next time Martin Dcbel lets Tom
Kennedy use his bicycle. RR bets
Martin puts chain on it. The
other evening Tom reverted to
childhood days and took a spin OF
the borrowed bike. Martin waited
and waited for him to get back. He
didn't come. Finally Martin re-
marked:
IF he doesn't get back pretty
soon I'll be too old to ride"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
WEATHER

WEATHER
Maximum temperature 81, minimum 46; am.
temperature so, humidity 50; noon temperature 81,
humidity So; 5 p.m temperature SO, humidity Al.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-08
MARKETS IN BRIEF

Butter; Los Angeles, 2S19c; Butterfat, Imperial
Valley, fob. ranch grade A, 361sc; manufacturing
milk, 2919c route gathered cream, 27c.
L. A. Hay: U. s. No. 1, S13.5O-14; U.S.NO.2, leafy
S13; us. No. 2 S11; MINI. Flax May S1.89.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07

464 463 446 1873
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07

Say this crowd has good kid
named Rhodes, amt they?" Sam
put in. "They say he's an ALI
America cinch. Amt that right,
Rocco? He's the kid wit tn
drums, amt he, Rocco?"
Rocco sneered. "Rhodesp He'll,
no. / can get you guys like him
for d dime dozen. He amt my
idea Of a ball player, nohow. Too
fancy"
Dan and Joan were all ears. On
sudden impulse Joan goaded
him on.
Keith Rhodes Is the best half
: we've had in years." she
lpted. Hes he's !"
turned on her swiftly.
you don't know what the
is. He, I've been followin'
bame for years. Sister, the
guy that really makes that ball
club click is a kid named Weber
Hes the boy behind the works.
Where would Rhodes get without
him? That guy Weber, is the most
valuable football player in the
country. Trouble Is not enough
people know It,"
She felt Dams muscles grow
tense. inside her there was a sing
ing sensation. Funny, the way
everyone else even Rocco - had
known. Everyone but her. Served
her right, perhaps. She hadn't
given herself much Of chance
to believe 1t.
Big Ed suddenly sat up straight
and laughed out loud. "Hey, Rocco,
and laughed out loud. "Hey, Rocco,
that's a good one!" He pointed to
Dan. know who that kid is2 From
what you say, there's tn kid who
could protect your grand p. that's
Webberl"
Rocco lifted his head slowly and
stared at Dan. There was a funny,
almost sickly expression on his
face.
Dan smiled sardonically.
Rocco licked his lips. You're
kiddin'."
well, I'll be" Rocco shifted
to Big Ed again.
Look, Ed this kids only
in the way, amt hep You said
SO yourself. Why-why don't we
let him go. He can't do us no
harm and without him my
grand amt got chance"
Ito Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
, STAMP NEWS
POSTMASTER General James

POSTMASTER General James
A. Farley has announced that
the new U. S. Scent stamp, COM
memorating the 50th anniversary
Of admission to statehood of North
Dakota, South Dakota, Montana
and Washington will be placed on
first-day sale at the state capitals
on the respective anniversary
dates of each state. Thus the
stamp will be sold at Bismarck,
N. D., and Pierre, S. D., on Nov.
2, at Helena, Mont, on Nov. 8, and
at Olympia, WASH, on Nov. IL,
To conform to the variation in
anniversary dates sales of the
stamp at Bismarck, Pierre and
Helena will be restricted to a
single day. At the close of BUSH
ness of those days at these three
postoffices, the stamp will be
withdrawn from sale until Nov.
Is, when 1t will be made available
to postofices throughout the coun-
try.
At Olympia, the anniversary
falls on Saturday and since the
postoffice is closed on Sunday, it
will not be necessary to withdraw
the stamp from sale at that Office.
Collectors desiring first-day
cancellations may send a limited
number Of covers, not to exceed
10, to the postmaster at each of
the above offices, with cash or
money order covering only the
cost of the stamps required for
affixing. Postage stamps will not
be accepted in payment.
Postal authorities report that, in
the past, many covers have been
undelivered because the covers
were improperly addressed. Each
cover must be addressed and bear
a pencil endorsement in upper
right corner to show the number
Of stamps to be attached.
First-day sales of the new
printing commemorative at the
New York postoffice on Sept. rs
amounted to $30,340.77, repre-
senting 1,0f1,359 stamps. A total
Of 295,370 first-day covers were
handled.
Sales Of the stamp at the Phila.
telic Agency at Washington, D. c.,
on Sept. 20 totaled $12,188.91. The
agency sold 406,297 stamps and !
cancelled 1927 covers. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
CHAPTER XIV

Dan and Joan sat on the dusty
sofa dejectedly, their backs against
the wall.
"Mind If we talkP" Dan in
ruired.
'"Talk your fool head Off" Big
Ed told him. "As long as you
don't get any ideas like Dustin
outa here, for instance" He drop
ped his hand into his coat pocket,
casually but significantly.
Sam got up and took oftS his
coat, tits too tight he explained.
''It chokes me, almost"
Big Ed glanced at Sans Shout
, der holster. Put that coat back
on and keep that rod covered.
Some day you're gonna get too
careless"
Ed took out a deck Of cards and
started playing casino with Sam.
Every two minutes he raised his
head and looked at Joan and Dan
quickly.
"scared% Dan asked her
quietly.
It'd be a liar II said I wasn't"
she replied In low voice,
IT think you're safe enough, y
he said That is, If your father
comes through
He frowned slightly. That big
guy said your father could raise
four times that much In an hour.
No one can do that unless
unless He heSitated.
"Unless what?"
unless he'll rolling in dough"
Pop thinks I'm worth $4,000,
! think" she replied evaSively
''Lucky these guys aren't inter-
ested in ransom for one Dan Web
Der. There isn't anyone who
would raise cents for me-" he
muttered gloomily.
wonder how much Coach Slo-
cum would give for you right
about now"
Don't remind me Of that. Every
time I think of rotting around this
dump Saturday, / could howl"
He lowered his voice to mere
whisper. we've got to get out
Of here"
you've got to, you mean. Fifty
thousand will take care of me. If
you get your chance, Just forget
about me-"
She got q kick out Of his reply.
"Say something like that again
and I'll whack you one" he
growled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
MARIANA COACHES
SONS OF LEGION

Naugatuck, Nov. THE local Sons
Of Legion basketball squad is prac-
ticing now for the hoop season. The
local team expects to start play next
month.
1t has a new coach this year
Bob Mariana, former Naugatuck
high and U. S. Rubber hoop star.
Last year Naugatuck was runnerup
IN the county Sons of Legion league
and hopes to capture the champion
ship this year.
James Maxwell and John Sim
mons, Jr., are co-captains. Other
members of the squad include: John
Brazil, William Brazil, John Des-
mond, Jr., David Maxwell, Frank
Tyburski, Victor Anderson, Jr.. Fred
Radcliffe, william and Robert
Painter, William Jepson, Joseph and
"Bud" Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07

----- .-s
They heard the motor Of 9 car
coming down the road. Ed got up
and looked out the window. Its
Rocco" he said, and relaxed.
The sedan crunched up the
drive. Run it into the barn, Big
Ed called. Keep it outa sight"
Rocco came in a minute later,
his arms laden with bundles,
"Well2" said Ed.
"Okay," said Rocco II called
Alex from a pay station in a drug
store didn't go far into
town . :"
yeah yeah, go ahead +"
"Alex says the old guy climbed
right up on his hind legs Ale
had one OF the boys tail him
he amt foolin', either and h
amt wastin' time chartered G
plane and headed out this way.
Let i'm come" said Ed. Hes
gonna play our rules anyhow, He
amt even gonna come close. But
If he does. :" He focused gilt
tering eyes on Joan.
Dan looked at Big Ed and read
the expression on his face. A cold
rage flared within him.
you big gorilla lay hand
on her and I'll take you apartl"
Big Ed stared down on him,
hands on hips Look who's taking
who apartl Would'ya!"
He walked over and lifted a
menacing hand why, you flip
punk, you oughta :"
"Cut it, Ed" said Rocco. HE
amt gonna do anything to you.
These kids just shoot their mouths
off without thinking. Anyway,
let's put on the feed bag"
That's a swell idea, said Sam,
moving toward the groceries Rocco
had brought back.
How about letting me help?"
Joan asked.
Big Ed showed his surprise.
Sure, sister, but I can't imagine
you being very much of a hand
at this" He smirked.
"All you've got to do Is show
me how to operate that coal oil
stove there. That's a new one on
me-"
She and Sam took charge. They
had ham, green beans, and coffee.
And we got cherry pie, too" said
Rocco, pointing to another package.
I'VE get fancy whenever we have
company"
"Haw!" Sam laughed.
Dan didn't think it so funny.
THAT town is getting nuts over
that football game Saturday"
Rocco remarked after supper.
Big Ed turned on him with
evaporation in his voice. DAM
init, can't you forget about foot
ball for a while? Football, foot
ball, footballl That's all hear for
the last three months outa you"
II can pick 'em, can't n" Rocco
grinned. I'm ahead three grand
for the season and I'm gonna
pick up a nice chunk Saturday,
too"
"Huh?"
Sure. When I called Alex told
him to get me a grands' worth of
that 4 to on this Tech outfit.
This gang is hot they're the
best team this side Of the Rockies.
I cant miss"
Big Ed snorted, You're a fool,
Rocco"
THAT amt ALL" said Rocco. IT
picked up ticket down to the
hotel last night before I come out.
I'm gonna see that thing Satur-
day myself"
You're crazyl You're gonna get
us damned upp
who's gonna jam who up?
Why, a guy couldn't spot an ele-
plant in that crowd Of 10000
thatll pack that stadium"
Big Ed only muttered beneath
his breath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
CRANIlJM
CRACKERS
GREAT INVENTORS

Americans have taken credit for
their share of inventions The item
listed below were invented by Ameri-
cans. From the list Of names in
each group, select that Of the per-
son responsible for the invention
named.
l. Revolver: (a) Remington, (b)
Colt Co Langley, I'd Browning.
2. Typewriter: (a) Hills, (b)
Rand, Co Sholes and Glidden, Cd
Edison.
8. Sewing machine: (a) Howe,
(b) Singer, (c) Wilson, Cd Morse.
4. Cotton gin: (O Whitmore (b)
Whitney, Co Bullock, (d) Fulton.
5. Steel: (a) Bradley, (b Thom-
son, Co Wright, Cd Kelly.
Answers on Back Page)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
ANCIENT BOXING RULES

The codified version OF the London
Prize Ring rules IN available stand.
ard reference books is that drafted
By Jack Broughton, London referee,
m f74s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
BERLIN MEN WIN,
WOMEN LOSE GAME

Thomaston, Nov. - The Berlin
Men won four points from the Ply
mouth Men in Grange League
bowling match last evening in New
Britain. Cooney of the winners cap
ttired high single with l46 and high
three with 1858.
The scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07

YESTERDAY: JOan's father
flies to Tech upon receipt of the
ransom demands and Joan Is re-
vealed as a wealthy heiresS.
Tommy Peters finally remembers
where he saw ROccO'S picture.
Rocco was mixed up in st. Louis
Kidnapping. II think I've got a
clew." Peters shouts as he dashes
out"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07

The Plymouth Grange Women
won four points in their match with
the Berlin Women in Grange
League match last night. M. Mat
toon Of Plymouth had high single
with 116 while D. Bennett rolled 29l
for high three
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-07
CAST OF CHARACTERS

JOAN JOHNSON - a mysterious
coed. gIamor girl Of the Tech
campus.
KEITH RHODES - Techs star
halfback, headed for All-Amer-
lea honOrs.
DAN WEBER - the blocking
hack who clears Keith's way; a
steady, industrious student.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Miller High School Approved And
Accredited By The NC.A CSS

one-fourth Of the graduating class.)
>. The graduates OF approved
high schools have the assurance
that their high school diplomas
will be acceptable to State Boards
having 10 do with the grading OF
certificates for the various profess
sions OF medicine, dentistry. law,
etc. In states requiring graduation
from approved high schools as
prerequisite TO the obtain
ing OF a teaching certificate. the
graduates OF schools approved by
the North Central association meet
the requirements OF such a law.
3. A high school approved by the
Norih Central association must
maintain high standards and con-
sequently the community is assured
OF a program OF modern high
school education.
4. The visitation OF the school at
regular intervals by supervisors
serves 10 stimulate progress and
to prevent the development OF ques-
tionable practices and tendencies.
5. A high school approved by the
North Central association enjoys
greater prestige in the surround
ing country and therefore finds II
easier TO attract nonresident stu
dents
6. The patrons have more conf
dence In and are generally more
willing 10 support an approved
high school.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Final Youth
Debates To Be
At Bethel
Discussion To
Be On Socialized
Medicine

Final debates In the c,tv-r,,.
tournament sponsored bv ths n.
troit NAACP Youth council,
Resolved: That a System q, ell
ciallzed Medicine be establishes ~ =
the United States" will he NJ. y
Sunday. June 4. at Bethel Avv|
church at 8 D. m.
One finalist team, BIrdhu,.,.
Youth council negative team cor
posed OF james Hubert ana H.
wood Richardson. has alrs.S.
emerged from the tournams.,
which begun over 5 weeks ago NJ.
to the unexpected defeat OF vo,,s
Detroit's affirmative team nv ~.
North End negative team on SIM
day. complications arose Whit.
necessitated the holding OF a ,sr,,.
OF knockout" debates to determIr.
the fnallst affirmative team
The tournament has srou.,
much interest from all group, \,
people throughout Detroit -
Gloster Current. Central youa
Council chairman. announced M.
week that arrangements have bs.,
completed for the winning team
OF Sundays tournament AZ B,,h,,
to debate a team representing M
Boston Youth Council at the IeN
NAACP conference conyeninr n
Richmond during the latter part j,
June.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

Negro students. for Negroes do not
live in that particular area--it Is
a district where families with in
comes between $4,000 and $4,000
annually reside.
Such an impression was made on
one OF his pupils that she constant
ly told stories at homo or the
amazing mental capacity OF this
teacher. She told her parents the
most marvellous stories that a child
could bring home. praisins he-
teacher TO the skies.
The family was grateful that the
school held such interest for Its
daughter and because this teach
er's influence was so good. the
girls mother sent a written invita-
ton to the teacher TO visit their
home. He acceped and when he
walked In, the maid was astonish-
ed. and you can imagine what the
mother felt. but with the poise and
culture OF real lady, she greeted
her visitor cordially, only later In
the conversation telling him most
apologetically, doctor. had no
idea you were colored."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Don't Glare Lights
In Eyes OF Motorist
While Driving Auto

Someteme when you are sitting
In your living room. reading your
newspaper. try this little expert
mcnt:
Look up toward one OF the
light bulbs In the room. Keep your
eye on II a few seconds. Now
look back at your newspaper
again.
Notice. too, how long It is be-
fore your sight becomes normal
again.
Now the same thing happens
when you drive along the highway
at night and pass lights that glare
into your eyes. Many serious acct
dents are caused this way-but
here are three suggestions from
the Police Department to help you
avoid such accidents.
First-see that your headlights
are in proper alignment and pro-
perly adjusted and do not shine In
10 the eyes OF other drivers. If you
have headlight DINNER on your
car. always use It when passing
cars coming toward you
Second-if other drivers do not
dim their lights for you. don't re-
taliate by shining your headlights
into their eyes. II you do, both OF
you will be blinded temporarily
and the result may be a crash.
ThIrd-when passing bright head
lights. always reduce your speed
and kept your eye on the right
edge Of the pavement This will
minim re the after effect.
These suggestions submitted by
the Detroit Police Safety depart
ment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03

Principal Charles C. Burns, Mil
ler high, has just been notified
iha, this school has been approved
nv the North Central association OF
colleges and Secondary schools. II
is the established policy OF the as
ISOLATION to prepare each year q
new list OF approved secondary
schools accorded this honor and
that no school is approved by the
North Central association tor a
period longer than one year. Before
any school can be considered Tor
approval hv the North Central as
ISOLATION. II must be on The high
est list OF schools approved aud ac-
credited hv the school authorities
within The state.
Certain advantages result from
such approval. In brief they are:
/ Graduates OF any approved high
school are privileged To enter in
stiintions OF higher learning with
in The North Central states with
out entrance examinations. provid-
ed they have credits in tho high
school subjects required by the col
lege or university 70 which admis-
sion is sought. Since other APPROX
inc agencies recognize North Cen
trail schools. this privilege OF en-
tering institutions % higher edu-
cafion without examination is OK
tended practically throughout the
the t'nired states. tThere are some
institutions Of higher learning who
do not admit graduates ~ North
Central high schools II the ranking
OF these graduates arc in the lowest
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Port Huron Plans For
State Elks Convention

PORT HURON. Mich.--More than
two hundred delegates from the va
rious lodges are expected TO con-
vene in Port Huron June i6 for
the annual state convention OF the
improved Benevolent and Protec-
i've Order OF Elks OF the World.
he convention will close, Monday
ght. June is.
rho visiting delegates TO the con-
ntion will he the guests OF the
l~others OF Reeds Lodge, and ST.
lair Temple. OF Port Huron.
Meet AT Elks Home
The business sessions Of tho
lodges will be held at Elks Home.
s5l7 Little street. and those for
the temple delegates will be IN
Henderson Hall, Connors and Mack
streets.
The welcome address will be Fri
day afternoon by the mayor OF the
city. The parade Is scheduled for
sunday afternoon. The ball will be
Saturday night.
The oratorical contest will be
Sunday night in Shiloh Baptist
church. The winner OF this contest
will be eligible to compete IN the
national al the annual Elks con-
vention.
Brazil J. Bryant. state president
stated that Grand Exalted Ruler
J. Finley Wilson Will be in Port
Huron for The convention. In adj
dllion. the grand daughter ruler.
and visiting ElAs from Indiana and
Ohio.
1t Of Detectives Wallace A Will
llanis. exalted ruler Of Motor City
lodge. Detroit, has sent word that
almost every person 81 his lodge
will 10 In Port Huron for the con-
vention
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-03
Local Masons Confer
Bind Degrees May rs

Al meeting Of King David
Grand Lodge of Masons. held May
2e and p at 707 Gratiot avenue,
Detroit. The thirty-second degree
was conferred On members OF a
class OF sixty five.
The candidates came 10 Detroit
from various parts OF Michigan. in
Guiding twenty-five from Saginaw;
seven from Monroe.
A masterful Grafton was deliver
cd nv. lllusirioi $ Or. Lewis Tillery
grand commander OF the supreme
council. who is a thiriy-third de-
gree Mason.
The large number Of 32degrees
conferred At the meeting, marked
an epoch In the history OF Kine
David lodge OF Mssons. DR.. Tiliery
praised the leadership for the prog
ress the fraternity Is making.
JOIN THE N. A. A. c. p.