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Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

When you see the words table
d'hote" on a restaurant menu you
know you can select an entire meal
for a fixed price.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

Nazi newspapers complain that
Poland is always picking on Ger
many. There's the prize winner for
Herr Goebbels' new joke contest.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

One more month and all those
L take a cold shower every NOR
ming boys" will be telling the truth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

When natives of a Chinese city
learn their town has been chosen
the new capital they don't cheer.
They dive for the nearest air raid
shelter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18
Grab Baq-
One-Minute Test

|. What is an ogre?
2. OF what colony is Labrador a
territory?
3. Which state i'll the Union is
the only one to use pennant-
shaped flag?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18
Words of Wisdom
Hints ON Etiquette

What sweet delight quiet life
affords dS-Drummond.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

One Minute Test Answers
|. An ugly giant of fairy tales.
;. Newfoundland.
). Ohio.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18

In Corvallis, Mont, a man found
a watch in a haystack. That's not
as sensational as finding a needle,
but it's much more practical.
a Michigan chiropodist says the
goose step fractures feet. o. K,
Hitler, keep EN- marching.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18
Barbs-

Police, speeding TO emergency call
in Tulsa. Okla, found a fellow who
wanted help in tying a bow tie.
They probably listed ii as a missing
wife case.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-18
thoughts for the Day

Cursed be he That seteth light by his father his
mother And all the people shall say Amen-Deu-
teronomy 27:l6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
KILLINCLY GETS
 NEW GOVERNMENT
Voters Adopt Town Man. ager Form at BallOting
 Last Night

By margin of 296 to 157, the vot- CTS of the Town of Killingly last night adopted town manager form of government. Only 453 voters out of about 4,400 took part in the bal loting. The town has a population of close to 5000.
 The town now joins New London Stratford and West Hartford as the only communities in the state hav- ing town or city manager form o1 government.
 The system approved in Killingly calls for the city manager to be nominated by the board of finance and the actual appointment to be made by the board of selectmen.
 Like other towns in the eastern part of the state, Killingly has suffered a serious depression in re- cent years, caused in large part by the slackneSs in the textile indus try and the closing Of factories. The towns relief burden has increased steadily, and the tax rate now is 40 mills.
 It is expected that the new form of government in Killingly will be in operation by July l.
 The town manager form of gov ernment approved last night ir Killingly is similar in general re- spect to the city manager form o1 government now being considered for Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
FLAG DAY PAGEANT PLANS ABANDONED
Elks to Carry Out Tradi= tiOnal Ceremonies in 1.-
 5OOLOdge Rooms

Plans for the staging of an elab- crate Flag Day pageant at the New York Worlds Fair have been aban- doned by the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, Major Charles Spencer Hart, past Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks and chairman oi the Worlds Fair Fraternal Commit tee announced yesterday.
 Flag Day exercises are tradition ally an important event in every city where an Elks lodge is located. Il was thought advisable to continue the custom of holding these cere- monies In various communities ir New York rather than to make one central meeting of the mat the Worlds Fair, Mayor Hart pointed out.
 "The Elks is the only national pa. triotic society which makes the ob. servance of Flag Day mandatory up. on its member organizations, : Major Hart said. "This year thes, 1,500 separate celebrations will talk, on unusual significance. The cur. rent state of the national mind, tn, magnificent response to our recent, concluded Americanism Week and { growing surge of patriotism through. out the country, all make it apparen that this years Flag Day ceremonie will be unusually inspiring" Iraq has completed an extension of its railway line from Baiji tt Tel-Kntchek Syria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
GREER APPOINTED
 DEPUTY SHERIFF
Alcorn's Special Assistant Investigator Renamed in
 Hartford County

Special Investigator George l.. Greer, assistant to Special Prosecu- tor Hugh M. Alcorn in the Water bury conspiracy trial. is one of the deputy sheriffs appointed yesterday by Mayor Joseph E. Harding of Bristol, sheriff-elect of Hartford county. Greer is a special deputy for New Haven county.
 The new deputies who will be sworn into office in Hartford, June 1, will be the guests of Harding at a gathering in Bristol, May l2.
 The complete list follows:
 Avon, William J. Smith; Berlin Frank Brown; Bloomfield, Stephen L. Francis; Bristol, Ray Narcotic and Alex Kriscenski; East Granby Adolph Viets; East Hartford, Peter R. Cockburn; Enfield, L. Donald Graham; Pennington, John A. Ty- rell; Glastonbury, Donald Hunt; Marlborough, E. Allen Blish; Man. chester, James Johnston; New Brit ain, Martin Horowitz and John Re- cor; Plainville, E. William Furrey Rocky Hill, Hulet D. Hunt, Sims bury, Harry Enc.
 Southington, Paul B. Kennedy; South Windsor, c. Vincent Benja- min: Suffie1d, George Greer; West Hartford, Charles Lord; Wethers- field, William Flansbury; Windsor William E. Hastings; Windsor Locks Edward J. Byrnes; Newington, Ralph H. Waterman; Hartford, Ralph liar ger, Joseph Fanelli, Max Blumen- thai, Philip Pilon, Raymond Moylan and Joseph LepkowwicZ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
Girls AuUarded Scholastic
 Honors At LeaDenlUOrth High
Miss Desantis, Merrimarl School Graduate, Named
 Valedictorian Today

Miss Yolana DeSantis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Pacifico DeSantis of 15 Emerald street, was named valedictorian of the 1899 graduating class at Leavenworth High school this morning by Principal Harrison G. Allen.
 Salutatory honors were won by Miss Mildred H. Pierson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Earl w. Pierson of 1863 East Main street.
 Miss DeSantis is a graduate of Merriman grammar school. At Leavenworth she is a member of the Rifle Club, Merrymakers" Club and Girls A. A. She will finish her course in nursing next month. Her plans for furthering her education after graduation are indefinite at this time.
 Miss Pierson is graduate ot Hendricken grammar school. Dur ing her high school course she has been quite active in girls athletics the Writers Club and Marrynlak- ers' Club. She was third prize win ner in the recent oratorical contest I Like Miss DeSantis she will finish her course in nursing next month after which she plans to enroll al the Kings County Hospital ir Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The complete honor roll for 193s at Leavenworth follows:
 Yolanda DeSantis, 91, Valedictor- ion; Mildred Pierson, 90, Salutator. ian; Mary Santarsiero, 89; Dori. Fournier, 88; Ethel FitzSimmons, 87 Branna Raches, 87; Laura Seaver 87; Margaret Yutzler, 87; Frank Rosato, 87; James McBroom, 87 Albert Duhamel, 86; Edmond Wilke 86; Nicholas Augelli, 86; Francis Urniezus, 86; Charles Urniezus, 86 Steven Melnick, 86; Frank Carlet 86; James Cimaglio, 85; Elnors Phillips, 85; Leonard DiManno. 85 Laura Skinner, 85; Frank Plumb 85; Albert Litro, 85; Andrew Rozum 85; Charles Miner, 85; Serge Dou. cette, 85 and Kenneth Rice, g..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 ANDREW SILEO

Many friends of Andrew Sileo, Bishop street business man, re- gently gathered at a testimonial dinner to wish him success in his new business venture.
 Among those present were Charles Summa, Francis Summa, MT. and Mrs. L. Santarsiero, MT. and Mrs William Martinelli, MT. and Mrs Leonard Santarsiero, Canio and James Luongo, Fred Romaniello Angelo R. Landolfi, Dan Lovallo, Dom enic Santarsiero, Valentino Gallicchio, Vincenzo Pace, Vincenzo LaRusso, Paul Salvatore, R. Belts. P. Goggin, A. Passucci.
 Also, w. Pendergast, A. Bauby, D. Telesco, Domenic Rosa, Thomas Ac- cousti, Domenic Lucia, Paul San- tarsiero, John Mastrandrea, John Janelli, Joseph Loriardi, Onofrio Fasano, Peter Stolfi, Massimo Bal doni, Frank Rosa. Thomas Rosa, Vito Santora, Angelo Longo. Will liam Tedor, Vincent Martinelli, Joseph Cicchierello, Daniel Summa Jerry Coviello, Gene Sileo, Nicola Samela, Joseph Morelli, William Acousti, Mike Perrone, Domenic Rosa.
 Also, Antonio Sileo, Nicola Col lucci, Jerry Coviello, Michale Nan fredi. Vincent Coviello, Domenic To Russo, F. Vertuli, G. Valiant, Rocco Colella, J. Bocchicchio, J. Samela, Thomas Yanelli, Donate Samela, Angelo Martinelli, M. Liquindoli, George zorn, s. LoRus- so, Marco Lovallo, Joseph Santora, Leonard Bruno, F. Pasquariello, John Rosa, Sal Santora, MT. and Mrs. P. Stack, Leonard Santarsiero. Nicola Coviello, s. Yamielli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
COSS VISUALIZES
 FUTURE HIGHWAY
Waterbury May Find It Necessary to Erect
 Long Viaduct

Admitting he is looking far into the future, Finance Commissioner John H. Goss has proposed the erection of long viaduct to ease downtown traffic. The viaduct would extend from Bank and Grand streets to Baldwin street, passing over South Main street, and also over Mill street at Scovill's bridge.
 MT. Goss has further recommend ed that a survey be made for a general plan for such methods of traffic relief, though he says it will no doubt be many years before such 8 system si needed in the city.
 Because of his proposal, MT. Goss has recommended that steel rath- CT than stone bridge be erected on Baldwin street. A stone bridge would have to be demolished if the via- duct were ever erected, he said, while a steel bridge could be dis mantled and used elsewhere.
 The viaduct, after passing over South Main street, would reach the present strete leved at the intersec- tion of Union and Franklin streets, then rise again to pass over Mill street, and finally connect directly with Baldwin street at a point near the bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

A continuance till May p was granted Philip Dessureaux, 36, of Harper's Ferry Road, arrested early this morning on charge of driving under the influence of liquor, after al- accident in front of 770 East Main Street. Motor Patrolmen Ray mond Grady and Vincent Begg, ar- resting officers, reported Dessureaux struck a parked sedan owned by Timothy J. Sweeney of 150 Wall Street. Tae accused came down Vol colt Street, police said.
 Operators Held
 Paul Laura, 21, of 45 Cherry Street, arrested yesterday on a charge of reckless driving, was noti- fled to appear in court on Monday William G. Rhinehart, 22, of 45 Orange Street, charged with reck- less driving yesterday, was also noti- fled to appear Monday.
 Harry Voison, 27, of 289 North Main Street, booked on four motor vehicle law violation charges yes terday, was granted continuance till May g under bond of $500. The charges are: Operating while his license was suspended; theft of marker inserts, illegal use of mark CTS, and operating an unregistered vehicle. Lieutenant Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrolman Jaseph Mo- Carthy made the arrest. Cases Continued Continuance till May p was grant, ed Henry Gagne, IT, of 26 Clay street charged with violation of a city ordinance.
 Joseph Del Gobbo, IS, of 591 Washington avenue, charged with theft of an automobile and attempt ed theft of person, was granted a continuance till Friday.
 William Grenier, 16, of 35 Center Street, charged with taking an au- tomobile without permission, was placed in custody of local minister and granted a continuance till July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
6O6 Golfers On City Links OUer
 Past Week End

The hot weekend weather brought a total of 606 players to the municipal golf course on East Mountain, Superintend- ent of Parks James J. Curtin reported today. This total is considerably higher than for the first weekend of May last year.
 During Saturday and Sum- day, there were 259 golfers who purchased nine-h0le tickets, while 347 players played IS holes.
 Over the first weekend in May last year, there were 469 persons who played at the course, with 2O2 buying nine- hole tickets and 267 buying 18- hole tickets. Despite the bad weather which caused many delays this spring, the municipal course is reported to be in excellent con- dition. Park department heads are hopeful that a record num- Der of players will use the course this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

Common stock of McKesson and Robbins is now worthless, it is in- dicated by reports of accountants who have been studying the firms books. The common stock has a par value of $6,4l4,000 In addition it is reported, capital and earned surplus totaling $10,200,000 will be wiped out, and $3,550,000 will be missing from the equity backing 600,000 shares of preferred stock.
 Pursuing another angle of the many -sided probe, federal investi- gators are said to have issued Q subpoena for the late Dr. Harry G. Anderson, former Middlebury medi- cal examiner. The subpoena was is- sued presumably as a formality to make it possible for the government to study Dr. Anderson's report con- corning the death of William Trux- tun, head of local commercial alcohol firm. MT. Truxtun was found dead at the edge of Middle bury brook July 16, 1885. Dr. An- derson gave verdict of accidental drowning, Truxtun's car was off the highway, having crashed through some underbrush. It was theorized that Truxtun had suffered dizzy spell after going to the brook for a drink after the accident.
 The Truxton funeral was held in Norfolk, Va, and an insurance company insisted that an autopsy be held there before paying double indemnity insurance policy. The policy was said to be for $104,000. MT. Truxtun had come here in the mid-20's after earlier serving as commercial alcohol administrator for the State of New York. Reports from New York several days ago stated that the Truxtun firm did over $50O,OO0 worth of business with McKesson & Robbins. Bank records of the Truxtun firm have been sub- poenaed from the defunct Mer- chants Trust Co.
 MT. Phillips and eight other men are charged with conspiracy, mail fraud and violation of regulations of the Securities and Exchange Com- mission. Among the other eight are three surviving brothers of the late Coster -Musica, who committed sui- eide at his Fairfield mansion last December.
 A date for the trial of MT. Phil lips and the others will be fixed at Thursdays hearing in New York. MT. Phillips is general manager and chairman of the board of the R. F. Griggs Co. local investment brokers.
 The audit of the McKesson & Robbins books has been conducted by s. D. Leidesdorf & Go. Investiga- tors for the counties and Exchange Commission are meantime prepar- ing a report of their findings for submission to the commission.
 The accounting firm has reported that assets of the drug company were marked up by $2o,613,O90. Sales of the company were allegedly over- stated by $17,00o,000 in the year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
PLEADED FOR EDEN"
 PLAYERS REHEARSE

A special rehearsal was held at St.. Johns gymnasium last night by the cast producing the play Headed for Eden. This is the second effort of the Footlighters Dramatic Club of the Central YMCA. The former play, Shirtsleeves, was well and en- Enthusiastically received. The cast of the play consists of seventeen play CTS. The leading parts are taken by Elaine Graham and Robert Stone. Others in the case include Elinor Hockert, Elsie Gallulo, Henry Kleis, Ann O'Neil, Viola Clarke, Blanche Cofrancesco, Margaret Galbraith, Dorothea Geraghty, Philip Thomp- son, Betty Kirschbaum, Joseph Blansfield, Mary Kilgan, Peter Davies, Michael Del Pc, and Henry Kukinus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

Sabato Georgia, 73, died Sunday at his home in New ark, N. J. He was the husband of the late Alfonsina Georgia and formerly resided in this city.
 He is survived by four sons, Jo- seph, Anthony, Pasquale and Ed ward Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. Anna Esposito and several grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow , street on Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam- ily plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to II o'clock and tomorrow from 2 to Il o'clock. LASSEN-Mrs. Alma Marie Peter son Larsen, 46, wife Of Peter E. Lar sen, of 30 Bouffard avenue died last evening at the Waterbury hospital. She was born in this city on June II, 1892, the daughter of Oscar and August Abrahamson Peterson. Mrs. Larsen was member of the SWed- ish Luthern church and was also a member of North Star lodge, Order of Vasa and Svea lodge.
 Surviving are her husband; her parents; one son, Peter E. Larsen, Jr., one daughter, Evelyn Ann Lar sen; two brothers, Albert G. Peterson and Ernest D. Peterson of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue to the Swedish Lutheran church with Rev. E. Einar Kron of- ficiating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday after noon from to o'clock and in the evening from to g o'clock.
 FISK-Mrs. Bessie Fisk, wife of George w. Fisk, of AT Dowd street, Newington, died last night at her home. A former Waterbury resident, Mrs. Fisk was a member of St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Besides her husband, Mrs. Fisk is survived by two sisters, Helen c. and Emily E. Merriman, both Of Waterbury.
 Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock at Hall Memorial Chapel, Rev. John N. Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
 LANE - Charles Henry Lare died this morning at his home on Mid dlesex street. He was formerly em- ployed by the Oakville Pin Com pany. MT. Lane was member of the Patriotic Sons of America, The Oak vile Pin Company Aid Association and Court Welsh, Foresters of America.
 Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. Raymond M. D.. Adams officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the fuenral home on Wednesday from to 5 and ' to g o'clock.
 LOVE-Mrs. Catherine Oafferty) Love, wife of Robert J. Love of 206 Baldwin street, died early this morning at her home after long illness. Born in Dairy, Ayrshire, Scotland, Mrs. Love came to Wa terbury 40 years ago.
 Besides her husband, survivors in- clude sister, Mrs. Edward McNally, Sr., of West Haven; brother, Thomas Lafferty, of Scotland; two nieces, Mrs. John Brown, of Wa terbury and Mrs. John Williams of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
PLANE KILLS g

Guayaquil, Ecuador, May 9-(UP) An army flyer displaying his skill in spectacular stunts, crashed his plane in a crowded section of Guayaquil last night, killing 2S per- sons and injuring 50.
 Captain Cristolab Sandoval had just arrived from Quito in the mil itary plane, Red Devil" The plane in crashing, caught on fire, set fire to five buildings which were de- stroyed. Sardoval was killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permits have been issued at the office of the build ing inspector:
 Pasquale DeLucia, to erect an addition at 54 New Haven ave- nue, $500.
 Mrs. Ruby Starile, to erect an addition at 8S5 North Main street, $70O.
 Rosario Solomon, to erect ga- rage at no Platt street, $400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Miss Mary l. Hoey was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funera Home, 270 West Main street to the Sacred Heart church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated al g o'clock by Rev. Henry Quinn as- sisted by Rev. John J. McBrearty and Rev. John Dial.
 The honorary pallbearers mem- bers of the Scovill Girls Club, in- cluded: Ann Hegestrom, Marion Moss, Rose Foley and Molly Dil- lon.
 The pallbearers were: Lathar Vallone, Robert Dougherty, Harry Dunn, Edward Carroll, Charles Mackey and George Corden. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Dial.
 Funeral services for Michael K Krugelis were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, 59 Chambers street. Burial was in the family plot, Lithuanian Independent Association cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anthony P. Aleksaitis will be held Wednesday morning from the home, 25 Con- gress avenue, at 9:45 o'clock to St. Joseph's church at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
HUBERT J. FARNHAM DIES

New Haven, Conn.,, May 9-(UP) Funeral services will be held Thursday for Hubert J. Farnham. 62, former president of the North American Directory publishers, who died yesterday after a long illness.
 He was vice pesident, general manager and treasurer of Price, Lee Co.,, publishers of the city directory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
Postal Authorities
 Investigating Theft
Local Youth Held in Connection With Disappearance X of Letter, Check-$l 900 Bond Named

George Morssey 2O of 553 North Main Street arrested last night by Lieutenant Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrol man Joseph Mccarthy charge of theft was granted
 continuance till Saturday when arragned before Judge Theobad E. Conway in City Court today. Contnuances were also granted in several motor vehicle Morissy accused of taking check from mail box and is under $1O0O bond Postal authorities investigating the mat ter according to Prosecutor Charles A. Summa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
Roller Skating Party
 Planned by Kenoshas

The Kenosha club of the Central Y will give their second roller skat- ing party of the year tomorrow night at Hamilton Park. George Morri- son, chairman, has arranged a va ried program of novelty events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
McKesson, Robbins
 Stock Is Worthless
Several New Angles Developing as Directors Face
 Arraignment Thursday in Federal Court

Additional recent developments mark the investga- tion into the $21 100000 McKesson and Robbins scandal the government for the in federal court at New York Thursday of nine arrested result of federal grand jury investigation One of the accused is Rowley w. Phillips prominent Waterbury busi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

1936. In 1888, the fictitious sales totalled $18,000,000.
 Many phases of the sensational case are still being probed by the federal government. The investiga- tions are being made in New York, Connecticut and elsewhere.
 A group of local purchasers of McKesson & Robbins stock was trl- structed to fill out questionnaires by postal inspectors who were here some weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
OBITUARY

West Haven, and two nephews, both of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main street on Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Immaculate Conception church where 8 solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09
SUICIDE VERDICT

Milford, Conn, May 9-(UP)-A verdict of suicide was given today in the death of Mrs. Anna M. Watt A, who died yesterday of illuminat- ing gas poisoning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-09

Iraq has completed an extension of its railway line from Baiji to Tel-Kotchek, Syria.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-07-06
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCH
Al Methodist Church

J. Lyle Pettis, Pastor
Sabbath School at 9:45 a. m.
Church Service at IL each Satur.
day.
Mid-week prayer service every
Wednesday night.
You are always welcome to wor
ship with US.