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Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
BY ROGER BABsoN-

NEW YORK, Dec. 4. = Business
closed November by sweeping up
to the highest level for any month
in ten years! Without adjustment
for our increase in population, ac-
tivity is now only per cent below
the all-time highs of 1929 and is
SO per cent above the depression
low of March, 1888. Business senti-
ment, however continues uncertain
and confused In 1929, the business
world thought we could never have
another depression. In 1899, the same
group thinks we can never have
another boom.
1t is an even decade since the
Golden Era collapsed. In the years
after 1929, business took the sharp
est and longest drop in history. AS
measured by the Babsonchart, it
power-dived from 1913 to So in the
short space of three and a half
years. Stocks cracked from an av-
erage price of 1891 share to SAL
share. In 1888, the trend changed.
Since then we have been in a zig
gag upswing. We had a sharp rise
and then sharp dip; another
brisk rise and another discourage
ing setback. There were the BOOM
let's of 1893, 1885 TO 1887, and '38.
Each of these was followed by
"crashletS".
Stocks Far Behind
We are now in our fourth BOOM
let. Business has whirled up to
within hailing distance of the 1929
peaks, not taking into account
as 1 say-the gain in population.
Stock prices-Which measure busi-
ness sentiment pretty accurately
are tagging far behind The aver
age stock is today selling at $3.50 a
share against the same price a year
ago and $l95 at the 1897 high. Busi-
ness, however, is 16 per cent above
last November and even a notch
higher than the 1887 peak. During
the past six months the cheerieSt
communicates in ten years have
come from our industrial front. Yet
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Vessels Warned
Off fS.F.Coast

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4. (UP)-
Mariners were warned today to keep
a distance of at least $1,000 yards to
the west of Fort Barry from We'd
nesday until Dec. IS during which
period subcaliber and service tar
get practice with seacoast artillery
will be conducted.
The danger area off the coast
was described as included between
a line running from Point Bonita
light northwest q west (true bear
ing BOG degrees 33 minutes As Sec
onds) and a line running from
Point Bonita southwest a true
bearing $50 degrees 81 minutes 30
seconds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Walter ChrysIer.
Divorce Sought

RENO, New, Dec. 4. (UP)-Mrs
Marguerite Prince sykes Chrysler
today filed suit to divorce Walter
P. Chrysler, jr., son of the motor
magnate.
She charged extreme cruelty. They
married April 80, 1888, at New York
City. An out of court agreement
settled financial matters. A petition
TO have the hearing behind closed
doors and the testimony sealed was
filed by her attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
ScoIding Blamed
For Boys Death

DOUGLAS, Dec. 4. (UP)-A Scol-
ding from a member of his family
was blamed today for leading Man
uel Castellanos, 18-year-old Mexican
youth, to commit suicide by hang
ing himself from the rafters of the
garage at the family home.
Chief of Police Percy Bowden said
a member of the boys family said
he had seen Manuel in tears a
short time before the suicide was
discovered. Manuel had been re-
buked for a minor "indiscretion" ).
Bowden said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04

tions with a demand that the grow
ers and packers refrain from sign
ing any agreement with the CIO
union.
I.B. Padway, AFL counsel, threat
ened that teamsters and cannery
workers would refuse to handle any
produce from sheds and ranches
which signed with the CIO. I'VE do
not intend to permit any invasion
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04

of this field by outside unions, "
Padway said.
The CLIO Immediately Withdrew
its men from the meeting, and
ranchers and growers followed, leav-
ing the Filipino representatives
alone with Mathewson.
He succeeded in bringing the con-
flicting groups together yesterday
and the agreement soon resulted.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Ham-Esgs Ballot
States S largest

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 4. (UP)-
Secretary of State Frank C. Jordan
announced today that 2,974,406 per-
sons voted at the Nov. 7 special
election, the highest total of any
California election.
The vote was 82.48 per cent of
the states total registration.
The previous high vote was g.
1882 cast at the 1896 general
election. The percentage of regis
tration in 1886, however, was 1895.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Cruelty Charged
In Divorce Suit

Extreme cruelty was the basis of
a divorce suit filed in superior court
by Harold N. Mason of Calexico
against Jean M. Mason.
He alleged she attempted to pre-
vent him from partaking of certain
foods and forbid him from drink
ing even glass Of wine. He said
they separated last Oct. 7.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
OIL EXPROPRIATION
CONFERENCE CALLED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. lUP)-
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said
today that the State Department
plans to call a conference soon OF
representative of American oil
companies whose properties were
appropriated by Mexico more than
a year and a half ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Mdrksmun Robs
Shooting Gallery

fired tantalizingly near the ear.
Gould that guy Shoot" Carben
told police when he climbed out
from under the targets. You know
a .22-calibre bullet isn't big, but it
will kill you if it hits the right
spot"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
Business Hits Ten-yeor
Peak in U.S.. Says Bobson

a decade. Ten years of depression
have taken their toll. With business
rising, heavy industries booming
earnings good, stocks and commodi-
ties cheap, business men are for
getting fundamentals as complete
ly as they ignored them in 1929
Action and Reaction
The Law of Action and Reaction
is working 100 per cent Ten years
ago 1 was laughed off the platform
for predicting an impending crash.
This is new era. Depressions are
thing of the past. Babson is get
ting old" This was the word that
was passed around. Stocks and CO.
mmodities were sky-high in those
days. Bonds were going begging.
There were two chickens in every
pot. There were plenty of signs
pointing to what lay ahead, but
these were ingeniously brushed
aside.
Today, the situation is just the
reverse. Stocks are low in compar-
iSon with earnings Many commodi-
ties sell for less than it costs to
produce them. Bonds are sky-high.
There are two pots for every chick
en-. After ten years of hard times
those same people who could fore
see no more depressions in 1929 can
today see no more booms. Five years
ago these people wept over the lag
of the heavy industries. Now the
steel mills, car foundries, machine
shops are booming. Still these
gloom -mongerS are Worriedly tell
ing their friends: Business is good,
but it can't last. The good old days
are gone forever"
lost Horizon"
We have had depression and dold-
runs so long in America that we
have come to think of hard times
as normal times. America is just
as afraid of prosperity today as she
was of depression ten years ago.
My guess is that those who believe
that we can never have another
boom will turn out to be just as
wrong by l945 as those who in 1925
believed that we could never have
another depression! Interesting as
this speculation is, the practical
person must concern himself pri-
marily with the outlook for the
next six monthS-not the next six
years!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-04
NEW BAILIFF NAMED

Dale Nice, son Of Ed Nice of El
Centre, was appointed court bail
iff Monday to fill the vacancy left
by the resignation Of Jack Weart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
STATE HOSPITAL
 WELCOMES GIFTS
Middletown Institution to Prepare for Holiday Sea.
 son Appeal Issued

The Connecticut State Hospital at Middletown is preparing to ob- serve the Christmas holidays with appropriate festivities. Every ef. fort will be made to make the sea- son one of rejoicing, and as an aid to such end, gifts for friendless patients and for those whose friends are financially unable to provide gifts, will not only be very accept able to them, but much appreci- ated by the hospital management.
 Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients appreci- ate ties, handkerchiefs, gloves, hose, cigarettes, tobacco, pipes, etc.: while women patients appreciate aprons, handkerchiefs, gloves, hose, etc, Candy and packages of dates, figs and fancy biscuit are particularly enjoyed by both men and women. Donations of money are acceptable, and will be spent for appropriate gifts. Checks may be made payable to the Connecticut State hospital.
 Packages should be sent SO as to reach the hospital not later than December 20, and should be ad- dressed to the Connecticut State hospital, Middletown, Conn, and marked Christmas Donation" Those bearing the name and address of the sender will be promptly &C., knowledged. Packages containing gifts separately wrapped should be accompanied by a list of the con- tents, in order to obviate the reces- sity of opening gifts before presen- tation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
MUSICAL REVUE
 IN SCHOOL HALL
SS. Peter & Paul Parish Societies Sponsor Two.
 Night Event

Under the joint auspices of the Children of Mary and the Junior Holy Name societies of Ss. Peter and Paul church @ musical revue will be presented at 8 o'clock Thursday and Friday nights in the school hall. David Farrell will direct the per- formances.
 The cast comprises 70 boys and girls who have Eeen training hard for the presentation. Variety and originality will be outstanding in this parish production. Several comedy acts will add to the general enjoy ment.
 As an added attraction dancing will follow the snoW each evening
 The program IS as follows: "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life and "Be- cause" Helen Byrnes; "Funiculi- Finicula," boys chorus; Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" girls chorus; "Lilacs in the Rain," Lucy DeSte- fano; South of the Border" Rose- mary CruesS assisted by boys chorus; Little Sir Echo," Mary Warner and Martha ohent; Home on the Range" boys chorus; Good Morn. ing" Theresa Wolff and Kathryn sheehy; When I Grow Zoo Old to Dream" James Fitzgerald; Spring time in the Rain" and Beer Barrel Polka" boys and girls choruses; My Prayer" Arthur Brochier; "1ll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" |" William Warner assisted by chorus: comedy act, Joseph Emmons and Robert O'Connor; "The Laughing Song" Joseph Emmons; Moonlight and Roses," Frances Blake assisted by chorus; Sweet and Low" and Little Boy Blue,' girls chorus; An Apple for the Teacher" Mary Foe garty; Bells of St. Mary's," girls chorus: stein Song. and "dood Night Ladies'" boys finale; Aloha" :" girls finale; "The End of c Perfect Day." Ralph Shove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
FORTY HOURS'
 DEvOTIONS END
Immaculate Conception Church Crowded; ]; NOvena
 Services Continue

The annual Forty Hours devo- tons in honor of the Blessed sac- rament were concluded last night in the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception. The church was filled to capacity. The altar was beautifully decorated with special floral pieces.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea was as- sisted in the service by Rev. Paul Spodnick and Rev. George Reilly. A procession made up of l50 pupils of St. Mary's school also took part. The church choir, was directed by Prof. ?. F. Harmon.
 The weekly novena services in honor of St. Joseph, conducted by Rev. Harold Boyd, o. F., preceded the procession. The novena in hon. or of the Immaculate Conception, also in charge of Father Boyd, will end Friday evening, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
Cheshire Gets Its
 First Service Club
Organization of Rotary Club Completed at Waverly
 Inn Dinner-Fred s. Baker First President

the gathering of more than 400 Ro- tarians and their wives. He pointed out Rotary clubs thrive in all coun- tries of the world, except those un. der totalitarian rule, and that these organizations would make for a warless world". MT. McConaughy, president of Wesleyan university and and himself a Rotarian for 9 years, gave Interpretations of the ideals Of Rotarians as symbolized on the clubs emblem which rec sembles a gear wheel. He spoke of admiring the Absolute equality, breadth of friendship, and interna- . tionalisfn" of Rotary. Lieut. Gov. McConaughy was introduced by W. Watson House, past governor of the 30th Rotary district.
 Frank II. Blakeslee made the call to order. and Rev. Norman W. Howell. of St. Peters Episcopal church, Cheshire, gave the invoca- ton.
 Contributing to the evenings en- tertainment were James A. Hanil- ton, singer, II. Sage Adams, of New Haven. pianist, Miss Blanche Ria sen, who offered violin solos and Mrs. Van Court Tapp, her accom- panist on the piano.
 The clubs officers follow: Presi- dent, Frederick s. Baker; vice. president, George c. Erskine; sec. retary, Drlirie s. Bristol; treasur- CT. Herman Toepke; directors, Ed- win J. Beugler, c. Allen Goddard and Raymond Warner. Other charter members are: Dr. Robert Craig, Raymond W. line. Andrew J. Hutterly, James R. Mcdowan, Dr. Wilbur J. Moore. Philip Rem bein and Edward Zitzman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
President

A meeting of the St. Thomas Holy Name Society was held ir their club rooms last evening. The following officers were elected for the ensu- ing year,:
 President, Edward J. Fitzgerald; vice-president, Michael Grout; re- cording secretary, Penfield McDon- ough; financial secretary, Edward Coughlin; treasurer, Bernard Burns; banner, bearer Christopher Griffin; marshall, Charles Roller; chaplain, Rev. Joseph Donnelly.
 Retiring President Thomas Foley gave a very interesting account of the activities of the past year dur ing which the present club room was purchased, renovated and re- furnished throughout, making 1t one of the outstanding club houses of the diocese.
 John Smith, chairman of the an- nual card party which was recently held, reported that 1t was one of the most successful parties ever held by the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
Births Exceed Deaths Two To One In City For 1939
Wrong Waterbury!
Band Goes to Vermont Instead of Connecticut, Missing Van Alexander Writes in
 Letter of Explanation.
A delayed letter of explanatlon

A delayed letter of explanation was among the many epistles among the batch on Superintendent of Parks James Curtin's desk this morning. It was from Van Alexan- der, orchestra leader, whose con- tingent of musicians failed to put in their appearance at Hamilton Park dancetorium last Sunday eve- ming, disappointing Q crowd of 600 music lovers.
 Van went into details to explain to Supt. Curtin that his band went to Waterbury, Vermont, instead of Waterbury, Conn, and that he would be most willing to come here week from next Sunday night. However, definite booking of the Alexander swingsters for that date is being tabled by Superintendent Curtin for the time being.
 Delving further Into the contents of the letter Supt. Curtin was in- formed that the band tried to make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
Financial Secretary

It was voted to hold the annual smoker during the first week of Feb- ruary and Robert Blacker was ap- pointed chairman of the smoker committee.
 Thomas Foley. retiring president, who is no longer e member of St, Thomas parish was elected an hon. orary member of the society as a sign of the esteem of the members.
 John Grout, secretary of tic bowling league, made @ report or the bowling league.
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly, chaplain of the society, complimented the nem- bers on what they have accom- plished during the past year and ex- horted them to double their efforts for the year 1940.
 The retiring officers of the so- ciety are: President, Thomas Foley; vice-president, Christopher Griffin {; secretary, Edward Coughlin; treas- urer, Barney Burns: marshall, Charles Roller; banner bearer, Christopher Griffin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

pices of the F'rontenac club, were completed at a meeting last evening.
 Chairman Leo 4. Pepin believes the advance sale of tickets will re- suit in 6 capacity attendance. He stressed the fact that 1t is not an invitation affair, but open to the public. Tickets may be secured from either him or Frank Sullivan.
 No reservations will be made. Din- ner will be served promptly at 8 o'clock with Albert P. Beauchemin as master of ceremonies. L. Phillip Brodeur will be toastmaster. Others assisting on the arrangements com- mittee are Albert H. LaVigne, Ar. thur J. Dugre, Romeo J. Cantin, Ernest A. Brodeur, Wilfred II. Brodeur, Leandre LaVigne, James P. McCartin and Joseph Vanasse.
 Mayor Patrick M. Perriello will be among the guests of honor, as will Mayor-elect Vincent A. Scully, Tex Guinan's eleven-piece orchestra will play for the dancing. Proceeds of the dance will be spent for Christi mas charity among needy French people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

of election supplies: carriage and repairs on all voting machines used in the election, November IA, 1889.
 Beginning with the referendum, October 3, Waterbury was election conscious until after November IA:
 1. Receiving petitions of vot- CTS for two extra party places on the voting machines;
 ?. Republican and Demo- cratic primaries;
 3. Town and city election of thirty (30) candidates held concentration of clerical force until Nov. 14, 1899.
 Respectfully submitted,
 MARY o. KILMARTIN,
 Town Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

Formal organization of Cheshire,s first service club was completed last night at Q dinner at Waverly Inn. The meeting was climaxed with the presentation of the charter of the towns Rotary club to It's president, Frederick s. Baker, presented by Al- win 0. Smith, governor Of the 200th Rotary district.
 Lieut-Gov. James McConaughy was the principal speaker before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
TIRE ENGINE
 IS REPAIRED
Jackshaft Disabled Last Night on False Alarm
 Run

Mechanics today repaired the jackshaft of Engine 1, Burton street station, which became disabled on Q false alarm run last night anG put the engine out of commission.
 The fake call was sent out from Box 233 at Platt and Hill streets, and the Engine encountered trou- ble as 1t prepared to make the trip back to quarters. Tiremen of the disabled apparatus and men from Truck 3 pushed the engine back to its station.
 Five companies, under the direc- tion of Acting Deputy Chief Steph- en T. Bloomfield answered the alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

connections with their booking of- flee Sunday night when they arrived in Waterbury, Vermont, upon learn- ing that they were not scheduled to play there. Monday evening they went to Rochester, N. Y. for Q col- lege engagement, hence their delay in answering.
 Van explained that his band has never played in Waterbury, Conn. and upon receipt of their booking from their agent office, thought it was Waterbury, Vermont, where they played numerous engagements as they have in Waterbury Center, Ver- mont, where they also went Sunday after discovering that they were not booked in Waterbury, Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
LEGroNNAlREs IN HIGH POSTS

Nashville, Tenn.-(UP) - Three former state commanders of the American Legion in Tennessee now occupy high state postS. They are: Gov. Prentice Cooper, Legion commander in 1881; Major Tom F. Morris, state safety director. commander in 1887; and R. c. Turner. director of the state game and fish division, commander in 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
@%~|, My~~% 0vAslisHsp isss

Suppose He's Socially IneIined- Whot Could Be Nicer For Him Than a Tux Suit to Meet His Social Obligations $35.
 Aux suit at $35 is e gift of gifts good for at leost five years of serv- ice-sood to look at every time he puts it on and chance to swell with pride as you survey him from tip to toe- chip off the old bIoek-reody 10 go forth end meet his social obligations as gentle man should - in his own dress clothes, tails too - # the offoir's quite formal.
 Correct accessories too - hats to shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06
Annual Report Of Town Clerk Given
 To Mayor Perriello
7S6 Marriages in City During YearUnusuaI Election Activity Here Noted-New Statute COmpeIs
 Monthly Admission of Electors

Births have exceeded deaths by almost two to one in Waterbury in 1889, according to the annual rec port of Town Clerk Mary c. Kil- martin, which has been submitted to the mayor and the board of ald- ermen. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 1, the city had 1917 births, as compared with 99o deaths. The report lists 786 marriages in the same period.
 Mrs Kilmartin cites the unusual election activity that prevailed this fall, there being @ city manager referendum, Democratic and Re- publican primaries and a city elec- ton, as well as petitions of two new parties for places on the voting ma chimes.
 Clerical work in the office has been greatly increased, the report states, and there were additional duties that had to be performed because of the new law requiring monthly admission of new voters.
 The annual report of Town Clerk Kilmartin reads as follows:
 HON. PATRICK M. PERRIELLO, Mayor of Waterbury
 Dear Mayor Perriello:
 respectfully submit the report of the town clerks office for 1889.
 During the past year, an act was passed amending the Charter of the City of Waterbury relat- ing to the admission of electors 193o Senate Bill No. 1-199. The selectmen and town clerk must hold sessions to examine the qualifications of electors to admit to the electors oath. Sessions must be held the first Wednesday of each month in addition to the former sessions prescribed by law. The additional salaries of board of selectmen, registration clerk and advertising in newspapers must be arranged for in the 1940 budget. Results this year will prove If the experiment justifes the added ex- pense and labor.
 The McMillan system of index ing land records and personal property has been installed which renders the work more efficient ard has gained favorable comment from title searchers and others who have occasion to consult the land records frequently. It Is less costly than the old system.
 By direction of the state exam irer of public records. two (2) new doors for the vault will be re- qnired in 1940 for better fire pro- lection.
 Since all transactions of prop erty deeds, foreclosures, liens, etc. fer the city are marked mo charge" on the day sheet. I had a corresponding charge account kept that would have been col- lected from individuals. As of December s from January 1, 1899, we have a total of $4,500.
 Verifying births, marriages and deaths for proofs of old age aS- sttance, disabled veterans. adop- tions of children, widows pen- sions, citizenship papers, and as all matters for the federal and state governments demand certi- fled copies of births and mar. riages for every case in social SC. curity, pensions and for relief agencies, the clerical work has been greatly multiplied and indi- cates the need of new vault and research clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

 WILL BE IGNORED
FrOntenac Club Sponsor. ing Elton Dinner.Dance
 for Serge A. Belanger

Final arrangements for the testi- nonial and dinner dance in honor of City Treasurer-ele Serge A. Belanger at the Hotel Elton next Saturday evening, under the aus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

Cuba will reconstruct the main pier at Caimanera in Guantanamo bay, near the United States naval base,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

Collection of war relics for its museum has begun in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

Because of difficulty in getting shipping space South Africa is keep ing its best fruit, usually exported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-06

Paris is reopening post offices closed at the wars start.