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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Demands Clio Union
Be Withdrawn

DETROIT. sept. IA. CUP)-Pres-
ident Homer Martin of the United
Automobile Workers union (AFL),
charging a reign of terror" had
been set up by the CIO among auto
workers in Detroit. demanded that
the National Labor Relatitns board
withdraw the UAW-AFI, from the
employe elections today at all
Briggs manufacturing company
plants.
Frank H. Bowen, regional NLRB
director said, however, the election
among $4,000 Briggs workers would
procede las ordered"
Martins charges were general
there was nothing specific Bow
said. II consulted with the
board and they ruled that the petit
ton was too late to be considered. :"
Martin, whose union has suffered
successive defeats in similar cleo
tions at Packard Motor Products
and two other automotive corpora
tions, charged that conditions ex-
isted "in and around the city of
Detroit such as to make impossible
an honest election"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Lettuce PLANTING
To Be DELAYED

Lettuce paintings in Imperial
county will be delayed at least sew
en- days because of last weeks storm
according to B. A. Harrigan, county
agricultural commissioner, but it
is impossible to predict whether or
not valley growers will suffer any
losses because of rain.
One weeks delay in planting will
not greatly affect date of harvest
ing, Harrigan said, because weather
conditions at harvest time regu-
late heading.
Most serious delay will be caused
by the necessity of re-preparation
of lands for planting, Harrigan said
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

we are to maintain a balanced
economy under the expanding mar
ket of a great war, we must not
permit the profits of that expand
ing economy to become the tools
for furthering industrial aggression
on the part of a few groups
Governors of California, Wyom-
ing, Missouri and Texas have prom
ised the cooperation of their state
agencies in the campaign, he said.
Arnolds speech was the first in
dication that the justice depart
ment would initiate a new drive
against profiteering after conclud-
ing study ordered by President
Roosevelt.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
South America Doubtful
Of Warming by Britain

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. Ia. UP)
Great Britain's warning to Latin
American nations that Germany
may attempt to establish submar-
inc and air bases along their coasts
was received today with mixed re-
action and, in some quarters, ap-
parent resentment.
The British information minis
try's announcement that South and
Central American republics would
be invited to take all the neces-
sary steps to prevent any breaches
of their neutrality" was promi-
nently published here but there was
no press comment.
British Ambassador Sir Esmond
Ovey confirmed that London had
instructed its diplomatic represen-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

larry warn Argentina and the 9TH
er countries against possible Brit
ish attempts TO establish bases.
In Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Of
ficials said they had not yet re-
ceived Britains invitation. They
added that they saw no reason for
II.
Brazil has deereed her neutral
ity." they said. "and will defend Il
oy her own means. II seems. there
fore. that there is no reason for
the invitation mentioned in the
British ministry OF information's
announcement"
Authorities would not reveal
whether Germany or Britain had
sought TO obtain sea or air bases
in Brazil.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Famed Speed Filler
Tells Retirement

LOS ANGELES, Sept. IA. CUP)-
Earl Ortman, famous speed flyer
who placed third in the Thompson
Trophy race of the National Air
races at Cleveland last week, an
nounced his retirement from air
racing today.
His fiancee, Winifred Thrope
airlines stewardess, persuaded him
to retire, Ortman said. He will be-
come co-pilot for the Canadian Co.
lonial Always.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

tatives in Latin American coun-
tries to invite the governments to
which they are accredited to safe
guard their neutrality. He said he
would forward the invitation to the
Argentine foreign office at once.
An authoritative source said that
if Germany should propose estab-
lishment of submarine and air
bases in this country, it would be
turned down Immediately. 1t was
pointed out, however, that Britain's
warning against such a proposal
should not be taken to mean that
the possibility exists that such
bases might be established here
Germany, it was said. could SINH
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Club Will View
Film of Valley

Life in Imperial Valley, NOV
ing picture film depicting agricul-
tural and industrial activities in
the county. will be shown again
Thursday night for members of
the 20-30 club at o'clock at 566
Brighton avenue. Paul jenkins,
Post-Press publisher, who made the
film will direct the showing.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Swine Growers TO
Discuss Cost Study

Imperial county swine growers
will meet in the county farm ad-
visor's office Wednesday to discuss
the swine cost records released last
week by the agricultural extension
office.
j. B. Sullivan, extension special
ist in economies, will lead discus
sions, according to George L. Win
wright, assistant county agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
PRISONER INNOCENT

Judge R. D. McPherrin Thursday
found j. II. Roberts, county Jail
prisoner, not guilty of taking intox-
icating liquor onto the Jail prem
iSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
STARS RESUME MATCH

Johnny Weissmuller and Bing Crosby resumed their progressive golf match at Lakeside when Weiss muller finished work on "Tarzan In Exile.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
.DR. M'PARTLAND
 NAMED DIRECTOR
Former Local Physician Is Given Appointment in
 West Hartford

Dr. Charles E. Mcfarland, for mer practising physician in Water bury, has been named director of health for West Hartford.
 Dr. Mcfarland will take office about June 1, when he will finish a course in the School of Public Health, Yale University. Dr. Mcfarland was born in New Haven, April 6, 1898. He received his bachelor of philosophy degree in 1919 at Yale University. He was graduated from John Hopkins in 1923 where he received his medical degree.
 He served his internShip at Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, in 1923 and 1924 and at John Hopkins Hospital from 1924 to 1926.
 He was on urological service at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, where he was resident sur geon from 1926 to 1927. In 1928 he entered private practice in Water bury. He remained there until 1897.
 Dr. Mcfarland then entered the employment of the State Health Department as epidemiologist. At present he is candidate for de- gree in public health at Yale Uni versity.
 Dr. Mcfarland is married and has two children and he will estab- fish residence in West Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Park Musicians Win
 Trophy In Hartford
First Prize for Playing Ability Given Park Corps 300
 to Be Confirmed Next Week
WASHINGTON HILL

First prize for playing ability was awarded the Washington Park Fife and Drum corps Saturday night at statewide competition of fife and drum corps at Hartford. A trophy was presented the group as token of their victory.
 Celebration of the award will be in order for Tuesday night at reg ular meting of the corps in the Washington Park Community house Plans have been completed to at- tend large number of conventions and competitions during the sum- mer.
 Final Games
 With Jerry Greaney's Gang Bust CTS far in the lead, the "45" tourna- ment of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will come to a close with tonight's games in the parish hall. A social will follow the game tonight, and plans will be made for the leagues annual outing.
 Teams Return Home
 The Gents of the Hill and the Raymond Hillies, champions and runners-up in the Washington Park hoop league this year, returned home from trips to New York last night.
 Three days of entertainment and enjoyment were spent by the Gents,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Park Commissioners
 Report Lack of E unds
 To Assume New Task
Final Decision to Rest With Board of Aldermen;
 Stadium Practically Completed; Various Munici- < pal Authorities Confer on Future Plans

the field on Watertown avenue which is now virtually completed.
 Conferences Held
 The aldermanic committee has been comforting with City Engineer Charles A. Root, Parks Superintend- ent William J. Curtin and Recrea- ton Supervisor William J. Derwin The committee was informed that even when the WPA completes its share of work at the field in the near future there will still be a con- siderable expenditure needed before the field can be used for athletics Such items as laying out baseball diamond and football fields, pur- chase of baseball bases, and other equipment must still be provided for
 Transfer Asked
 The Board of Aldermen will re- ceive a request from the Board of Finance for the transfer of $9,70O from the contingency fund for an audit of the city's tax books by Griffenhagen & Associates. The fi- nance board last week voted to award the contract to the Griffen- hagen firm, after a study of several bids Sssd been made. A bid of $3,80C by Frank w. Murphy & Co. o1 New Haven was rejected.
 No other business of importance was listed on the aldermanic calen- dar today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ANDERSON SCHOOL
 HONORS LISTED
Miss Mary C. Delaney, Principal, Issues Name
 of Outstanding Pupils

The scholastic honor roll for the fifth marking period at Anderson Grammar school was released this morning by Principal Mary G. De- laney.
 It follows:
 Grade 8-A honors-Alan Riefe.
 B honors-Laura Bazarian, Gloria Biancardi. Donald Corcoran, Joan DeBisschop, Mary DiLeon, Marco kay Malootian, Andrew Saturno.
 Grade "A honors - Rosemary Masone, Edward Somma, Fife Tchakirides, Fred Thornley.
 B honors-Margaret Chapin, Paul Conrad, Doris Elsdon, Joan Mercier, Rowland Raeburn, Herbert Reiner, Angela Tolomeo, Roberta Yavecchia.
 Grade GA honors - Umberto Carlone, Mary Lord, Lois Pulver.
 B honors-Joseph Aureli, Joan Barron, Robert Burnett, Mary Cam panaro, Jean Dickson, Judith El- well, Joan Nora. Jane Schlander Claude Squires.
 Grade 5-B honors Thelma Lynch. Pauline Rosasco.
 Grade 4-B honors-Beverly Con- rad, Patricia Lord, Dorothy Mathews Shirley Peterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

who left for New York on Friday. The Hillies took an excursion yes- terday.
 It was a tired group of Gents who returned home by automobile yes- terday. Their itinerary for the three days included shows at Radio City and other famous New York the aters, the Paradise restaurant, base ball games, sightseeing tours and various other events. Confirmation
 A class of more than 300 children of St. Francis Xavier's church will be confirmed by Most Rev. Francis J. lief, retired bishop of Concordia, Kansas. Thursday afternoon, May II, at 4:30 o'clock.
 The ceremonies were postponed from April 9 due to the illness of Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe. bishop of Hartford.
 Communion Breakfasts
 Arrangements for two communion breakfasts of organizations of St. Francis Xavier's church will be made at meetings in the parish hall We'd nesday night.
 The Children of Mary are plan-, ming their breakfast for next Sun day. The Ladies' Guild will hold its breakfast the first Sunday in June and Rev. Finton Tehan of Bridge port will be the speaker. Mrs. Fred Rochon is chairman of the Ladies' Guild. Miss Margaret Dillon is chairman of the arrangements com- mittee for the Children of Mary's breakfast.
 Democratic Women SIS
 Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, president of the New Haven County Associa- ton of Women's Democratic clubs was hostess yesterday to 100 mem bers at a dinner in her summer home at Cedarland, Southbury. A large number of the members of the Waterbury association were present.
 Speakers were Attorney Vincent Scully of Waterbury and Attorney David Mccoy of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
SCOUT LEADERS { TO HOLD PARTY
Mrs. K. L. Hale Chairman of St. Johns Event
 Wednesday

The New England Regional con- ference of the Girl Scouts will be held in Springfield, Mass, Thursday and Friday, and it is expected that number of local members of the organization will attend.
 Round table discussions will con- tinue through the two days of the conference. The Senior Girl Scout program, community resources, the outdoor field, and community living will be discussed.
 A leaders card party will be held Wednesday evening at St. Johns parish house. Mrs. R. L. Hale is in charge of the committee planning the event. Those who have volun- teered to donate food are to leave it at the Girl Scout office before Wednesday, and additional table res- ervations may be had by calling Mrs Edward Keena.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
ADVISORS ELECT
 AT YMCA TONIGHT

The Advisors association will hold it's annual election of officers tonight at the Central YMCA. 4 nominating committee, consisting of John Balsavage, chairman: Charles Healy, Edward McGrath nd Ger trude Shanney, will present a slate.
 Recommends Acceptance
 Officers to be chosen are presi- dent, vice-president, secretary and chairman of program, membership, physical committees and two mem- bers at large of the executive com- mittee. President Joseph Kushlis will preside at tonight's session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
New Athletic Field Presents Problem to Cty Official

night by Patrolmen Anthony Stango and John Sweeney on charges of at tempting to snatch a watch from a man lying on Alder street. Police re- port that he is also charged with attempting to steal from a girl, and is also held in connection with the theft of an automobile.
 William Grenier, 16, of 35 Center street, arrested on April g on charges connected with the theft of an automobile, was placed in custody of the probation officer when ar- raigned in court today. Prosecuting Atty. Mitchell Meyers asked that his case be continued to the same date as Del Gobbo's as the cases are con- nected with each other.
 John Fernandez Duque, 39, of IS Union street, and Ruth Harrington, 25, of 26 Edward street, both ar rested last night on charges of dis orderly conduct, were discharged af-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tons have been filed at the 0fiice of the town clerk;
 George AIatuFo, 2i Violet street, and Angellne DeCoia. 1906 North Main street.
 Jehn Jakubcyskl. ss0 Bank street, and Annette Mereau, 60 Maple street.
 iienere Deseoleaux, 4ie south Main street, and 0eFinalne Reus- seau, soc south Main street.
 Anthony M. Beiarra, se Ash street. and Mary ,. I'ssei' Terry. vile.
 AIsxawdsr Pedpaiuk. e Weed street. and Anna Demersky, ssi Orange street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
GILBERT PLANK
 INJURED IN FALL

Gilbert Plank, O.. Of 4i2 North Main street. was admitted to the Waterbury hospital shortly after l o'clock this afternoon suffering from two fractured heels caused by Q fall.
 Hospital authorities reported Plank was painting on suspended board at the home Of pr. Edward H KirSchbaum on Country Club road. when the board tilted and ho lost his balance, falling upright.
 He was taken Co tho hospital by Oscar Brochman Of 22i Greenwood avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

Fluorescent tubes, a new discovery in illumination, have been used ex4 tensively in the million dollar light ing program on Treasure sland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
DRIVERS RETURN
 TO THEIR JOBS

Boston, May 1.-(UP).-Coal de- liveries were resumed in metropoli- tan Boston today at 1,500 drivers returned to work under a com- promise agreement that ended an 18-day dispute.
 The drivers, members of local 68 of AFL's International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen and Helpers, unanimously accepted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

ter fine of $5 and costs was imposed on Duque.
 The case of James Germinaro, 8, of 386 Fairfield avenue, and Frank Santora, 19, of 390 Washington ave- nue, both arrested on Saturday on charges of breach of the peace, was continued till May g. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

What to do with the municipal athletic field. a problem that now worries the. City Fathers, will be taken up by the Board of Aldermen at meeting at the City Hall to- night. A subcommittee named sev- eral weeks ago will make report of its findings.
 The park board, scheduled to meet this afternoon, was expected to ignore, in polite fashion, the athletic field problem. The park depart ments has informed the mayor that it has not the funds to supervise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01
DEL GOBBO
 UNDER BONDS
Youth Caught Attempting to Snatch Watch From
 Man Lying in Street

Continuance till Mays under bond of $3,0O0 was given Joseph DelG Gobbo, 18, of 591 Washington avenue, ar- rested on April % on charges of att tempted theft with violence, when arraigned before Judge Edward Mas colo in city court today.
 Del Gobbo was arrested Saturday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-01

the compromise, drafted by the sta te arbitration board, yesterday.
 As result of the vote, 400 mem bers of the International Longsh0re- mems association, another AFL af < filiate, who struck in sympathy 10 days afo. returned to work as yarG men and trimmers in waterfront coal yards.
Evening star., 1939-04-05
EVENING STAR WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY,

pealing, told with tears in her eyes Of
some of the experiences undergone
by herself and friends before her
departure from her native land, less
than two months ago. Miss Mala
came into the United States under
the allotted quota and intends to
take out citizenship papers as soon
as possible. Formerly member OF
the American consulate staff in
Prague, as well as assistant to the
American Secretary of Treasury
representative in that country, she
speaks English fluently, and has
many friends here already.
mo one has any idea the end to
which Germany resorts to enforce
her domination" she said. Men,
merely under a slight suspicion by
the Nazis, are arrested and taken
Evening star., 1939-04-05

order of the day in former Czecho-
Slovakia under the Nazi government,
according to Miss Jirka Mala, re-
Gently of Prague, who spoke before
the international relations group OF
the Bethesda Woman's Club yester-
day.
Confiscation of property, soldiers
ordered to fight against those with
whom they have no quarrel, thou
sands interned in concentration
camps, where even old-fashioned
torture is resorted to at times, and
home industries completely under
the domination of the Germans also
were reported before the club women
by Miss Mala. The meeting was held
at the home of Mrs. George Pariseau,
514 Maple Ridge road. Bethesda.
Miss Mala, slight, blond and ap-
Evening star., 1939-04-05

work done in the future will be as
beautiful as the former products.
"Czechs work under inspiration"
she declared, "and their inspiration
has been killed by Nazi oppression"
However, Miss Mala added that in
the heart of every Czech is the con-
viction that they will again be free
some day. 1--WE Czechs can't remain
like this" she said.
Many thousands of Germans are
also unsympathetic toward Hitler
and the Nazi government, she de-
clared, but "they can do nothing"
Miss Mala is an accomplished
musician, playing both piano and
violin. and is also linguist. speak
ing French, English and German
besides her own language.
Evening star., 1939-04-05
way, never to return or be seen

away, never to return or be seen
again.
Asked If the Czechs would fight
against the Nazis in case other ma
tions entered into a war against
them she replied How can they?
Already several divisions of Czech
soldiers have been sent toward the
Polish border, knowing that under
orders they must march against the
Poles, as behind them have been
placed German divisions with orders
to shoot any who might refuse to
obey orders"
The Bohemian glass works, for
which Prague has been famous for
centuries. have all been taken over
by the Nazis, Miss Mala said. She
added that she doubts whether the
Evening star., 1939-04-05
-Nazi tyranny
,,Over CzechS
Charged
Miss Jirka Mala
Speaks Before
Woman's Club
Y.
Onpression and tyranny. saVoring

Oppression and tyranny, savoring
more of European Dark Ages than
Goth century civilization, are the
Evening star., 1939-12-04
Official, Diplomatic
Secretary and Mrs. Morgenthau
Will Be at Home Tomorrow

Secretary Morgenthau will
officials OF the Department allied
will be given and the
Undersecrary the Treasury and will
Receiving with
CASTOR
Assisting at the tea table will be Mrs Anslnger,
Banise Daniel Bell Merle
Mrs Eugene Dued Miss Katharine Foley Mrs George Haas
Mrs W. Hail. Mrs Basil Harris Mrs Guy Helvering, Mrs Elmer
James Moye Nellie
r. r. Waesche Mrs Harry White Frank Wilson
Generally assisting will be Koz Chancy
Miss Isabella Stevenson Diamond Arthur
Minister of Lthuana
afternoon members the Society
Mr. Juozas Gabraavcius member the society,
decoration medal of edmnas founder Lthuania historic capital
wilma, which Lihuania recently regained.
The Minister later informed the society
Lthuania.
punch Lithuanian
COL John and
Evening star., 1939-12-04
Quota Club Board
To Open Sessions
Here Tomorrow

The board Of Quota Club Interna-
tional will convene at 1904 Eight
zenith street NV. tomorrow for q
two-day session. This will be the
first midwinter NEE ing of the group
ever held in Washington.
Plans for the clubs 21st annual
convention to be held in June in
San Francisco will be discussed, as
well as the organizations Ave
point program. This program in
cludes good citizenship, recognition
for the achievements Of women,
friendly relations, efforts toward
peace and crime prevention.
The Washington club, which is
headed by Mrs. Blanche Knight,
will entertain the visiting omcers
Wednesday at an all-Quota dinner
at the Admiral Club.
Mrs. Constance Wardle of Provi-
dence, r. l., Is president Of Quota
international. Miss Gwladys Jones.
the secretary, is at headquarters
here.
Evening star., 1939-12-04
Two D. A. r. Units
To Hold Parties

Our Flag Chapter, Daughters OF
the American Revolution, will hold
its annual benefit card party
Wednesday at pm. at the Ken
nedy-Warren. Mrs. William Hannay
vice regent and chairman, will re-
ceive with the regent, Mrs. Corbin
Thompson. The State officers, headed
by Miss Lillian Chenoweth, have
been invited to attend.
The Judge Lynn Chapter will hold
a Christmas party tomorrow at the
Battery Park Club. Miss Chenoweth
will be guest of honor and group
singing of American music will be
led by Mrs. Charles Carroll Haig,
national vice president general and
a former regent of the chapter
Hostesses will be Mrs. Eldridge
Lee Myers, Mrs. John F. Barkley,
Mrs. Elwood A. Cobey, Mrs. William
E. Forbes, Mrs. Calvin w. Hassel
and Mrs. T. Hunton Leith.
Evening star., 1939-12-04
DR.. Pfahler to Talk

DR.. George Edward Pfahler, ra-
biologist, will speak on Mexico be-
fore the Washington Club at II am
tomorrow. DR.. Pfahler, professor OF
radiology at the University of Penn
sylvania for number of years, is a
member of many scientific societies
and also is an honorary member of
the British, French, German, Aus
trian, Scandinavian and Russian
Pathological Societies. He recently
made an extensive tour of Mexico.
Evening star., 1939-12-04
Residential
Continued From Page B-3J

from the University Of North Caro-
lima and who left yesterday to re-
turn to his studies.
Miss Caroline Ihrie Pou Walden
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walden
attended the Army Navy football
game in Philadelphia Saturday and
then went to New York to attend
several parties and to see the Wash
ington Redskins play the New York
Giants. After yesterdays game she
returned to Washington.
Mrs. I. Mason Smith has returned
from months vacation at Hot
Springs, Ark.
Mrs. Harrison Walker, who has
been visiting Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett
at the latter's home on New Hamp-
shire avenue for some time, left yes
terday to join her husband, DR.
Walker, at their home in Miami.
Mrs. J. H. Ten Eych Burr will
be at home Wednesdays this month.
Miss Leila Nelson Ware enter
tanned at luncheon today for Mrs
Georgette Ross Howard, following
Mrs. Howard's talk at the Mount
Vernon Club in Baltimore. At her
Tuesday morning talk at the Sui
grave Club Mrs. Howard will in
clude discussion of perils Amer
lea faces and present-day perils IN
the Baltic.