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Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10


the 262nd head of the church. As
was usual numerous names were
mentioned of cardinals whom the
sacred college, at the solemn secret
conclaVe. might choose TO assume
the spiritual leadership of more
than 40,000000 people.
There had been speculation, dur
sng the year of the Popes failing
health, whether a non-Italian car
dinal, possibly an American, might
be named to leadership. The general
feeling was that, as has been Gus
tomary, an Italian would be named.
Three cardinals were named to
assist Cardinal Pacelli. as acting
head of the church until the cleo
} ton of a new pope:
GennarO, Cardinal Granite Pig
natelli di Belmonte, dean of the
Order of Bishops.
William, Cardinal O'Connell,
archbishop of Boston, Mass, dean
of the Order of Priests.
Camille, Cardinal Caccia Domi-
nioni, dean of the Order of DeaconS.
Cardinal O'Connell, now at Mas
sau, Bahamas islands, became Sc
nior cardinal-priest December "a
ON the death Of Cardinal De SKI
benSky of Germany.
1t was said authoritatively that
cardinals now in Rome would meet
tomorrow, when they were expected
to fix the date for the formal
conclave at which a new pope is
TO be elected. Special meetings will
be continued daily until the formal
elective meeting is held. Vatican
circles said that the formal con-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10

bed with influenza. 1 ran out and
ran beside him and he told me that
His Holiness had suffered another
attack and his condition had grown
worse.
While 1 was telephoning this
news from the phone in the fire.
house, the Swiss guardsmen came
quickly to life, and they and the
firemen gathered around the phone,
excitedly demanding the news. !
explained in italian and express
sionS of indescribable sorrow cross
ed their faces and tears welled
in their eyes.
More figures appeared in the
dark, wet yard They were the
governor of Vatican City, Doctor
Milani, who had left his sick bed
and dressed, and the Pope's neph-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Associated Farmer
Services Slated

A special service for the Asso-
ciated Farmers OF Imperial county
will take place at the First Pres
byterian church in El Centre at II
am. Sunday.
Religion and Liberty" will be
the subject of the sermon to be
preached by DR.. George L. Thomas
pastor of the church. A special
musical program and appropriate
Jrayers and responsive readings
were arranged for the services.
DR.. Thomas selected Lincoln's
birthday as a fitting day to invite
the farmers to his church.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
2O-3O Club Plans
orLadies Night

HOLTVILLE, Feb. 10.-20-30 club
members met at the Civic Center
last night to formulate plans for
a ladies night to be held on Febru-
ary 18th. The Yuma, BraWley and
El Centro clubs are expected to
attend this dinner meeting.
Plans we're also laid for skating
party to be held Feb 16 at the Nat
atorium skating rink.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Fl cenfran Dies
After Lonq Illness

Mrs. Refugia Gonzalez, 36, died
Thursday morning at her home on
Olive avenue, Ell Centre after an
illness of six months duration.
Funeral services will be held at
Hens chapel at 10 O'Clock Satur-
day morning, She will be buried
at Mt. View cemetery. She is sur
vived by her husband, Gilbar Con
ZaleZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Quarantine Placed
On Y. families

Winter ailments necessitating
quarantine of patients and fam
lilies include one case of smallpox
in the inland area and less than
half a dozen cases of scarlet fever
in the Ell Centre and Calexico areas.
DR.. Warren F.. Fox said every
precaution had been taken to pre-
vent spread of the disease.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Valley Pistol Team
Wins Shoot

Three Imperial Valley peace Off
GERS captured high honors in in
diVidual scores at a peace officers
shoot sponsored in Perris Thurs
day by the Riverside Peace Officers
association.
Dee Keesee, deputy sheriff, was
first; Bill Heating, Ell Centro po-
lice patrolman, was second; and Al
Bisgard, California Highway patrol
man, was third.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Salesman Jailed on
Smuggling Charge

Charles o. Dudley, 44-year- old
salesman of Brawley, was sentenced
to three months in the federal Jail
at San Pedro for smuggling opium
into the United States from Mexico.
He was arrested by customs Off
cials in CaleXico last month. He
was granted probation for five
years on a second count in the
federal Indictment, concealment of
Smuggled opium.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Pope Beloved by Members
o. vatican City Household

Editors Notc-AldO Forte of
the United Press was the only
American rcwspaperman inside
the Vatican when the Pope died.
Here is his description OF the re-
actions of the Vatican staff thru
the long night of waiting.
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touched upon their Importance in
every day life. He pointed out that;
Right now the newspaper and
printing business combined repre-
sent the second largest industry in
the state of California;"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
MASONS MEET MONDAY

Ell Centro lodge No. 384, F. and
A. M, will conduct a stated meet
ing Monday night at 7:30 o'clock
in the Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10
Cardinal PaceIIi Acting Leader Of
Roman Catholic Church, Convokes
ConcIave to Choose 2b2nd Pope

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 10. (UP)-Eugenio Cardinal
Pacel assuming the leadership of the Roman Catholic
church. convoked world conclave of cardinals today to
elect a pope in succession to Plus XI.
Speculation started regarding the man who would be
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10

At the left h0Tn Euge0 cs Psce active head Of the R9msn Cho church until
the late POpe life shows the Cardinal easpa and Msoi
independent Vatican Below The house Lbdy
nd Unset
right his father, Franc silk
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clave must be held within 26 days
after the pope's death. Reports that
February % already had been set
for the conclave were denied.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10

SELL farm produce through
POSt-PresS Want Ads,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10

OPERATION PERFORMED
Robert Carter of Ell Centre was
reported recovering Friday follow
ing an appendicitis operation Thurs
day night. He is at the Ell Centre
hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-10

SELL farm produce through
P0St-PreSs Want Ads,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

About nine months ago this section oi the country was sight to behold in certain localities. How much can be done in a short time is seen in some of the restoration activities that were begun shortly after the hurricane of last Sep tember. We all recall the pictures that showed destruction; the felled trees and houses, and the general shambles result ing from the rains, hurricane and tidal wave. We read the other day of the res toration at Misquamicut, R. I. This place was one of the most spectacular victims of the clements The beach was literally streWn with debris and the resorts best known hotel looked pretty much gone with the wind. On July first it seems the hotel once more opened for business with no sight nor sign of it's hard treatment. What has happened over there is what is hap pening elsewhere. Destruction is some times just matter of minutes, but it is surprising in how short time areas can be restored and made to look like some thing again. In this matter it is just a matter of time and patience to rebuild, but when it comes to the trees, they can- not be restored. The new ones planted take time to attain any stature However
 we are glad to see Rhode Island, Connecti- cut and other states emerging once more and presenting fairly good appearance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Americana

Consider Washington - It is as Amer ican as a three-base hit - and yet some how as far removed from the deeper currents of American life as Antarctica It is the capital city of country in a depression - yet to all intents and pur- poses, has had no depression. It is capi- tai of the worlds greatest industrial na- ton - but has no industries. It is capi- tai of the worlds greatest democracy - and it's people have no vote.
 So Washington, it seems, is American yet not America. Nowhere in Washing ton can you cut deep enough to get cross-section of American life; nor can you find out, save at second hand, what the country is thinking, doing, how it is shaping under the insistent hammering of this modern world.
 All of which means that it is we'll to look elsewhere, occasionally, to follow the American scene. It adds to the in- terest in the tour now being made by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
A Thought for Today
Justice Does Not Yield

Grim justice played leading part in the finale of Waterbury's conspiracy trial late yesterday. Judge Ernest A. Inglis concluded his part in the case by impos ing extreme penalties on the twenty three men who were convicted of conspir- ing to defraud the City of Waterbury of more than one million dollars. It was hard blow for the defendants who had Stoutly maintained their innocence of any intent to defraud this city, for most of them their native city, the city in which they grew up and were educated and made their first weeks pay. It was harder than the verdict of guilty pro- nounced so solemnly last week.
 There was bit of irony in the tedious aftermath to the sentencing last night when the accused set about raising the additional bonds demarded of them. The boos and cat-calls of the crowds, gathered around the county courthouse, the jeers of the baseball mob as the famous slugger strikes out. Yesterday when he hit a homer he was hero; to- day he's a bum. And so it was with Mayor Frank Hayes, ex-Controller Daniel J. Leary and others. Heroes once, the crowd today disowns them.
 Barring successful appeals it may be that soon prison doors will clang shut behind a group of Waterbury men with whom many of us are personally acquainted. We grew up with them, went to school with them, associated with them. They are asked to pay penalty for the transgressions of which they stand convicted. It is doubly harsh for them for their path hitherto has been a happy one. It is to be hoped that in the event this punishment is inflicted and received, it will not be our civic duty to continue a program of persecution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
The Local Democratic Party

Out of the many cross-currents and expressions of public and private opinion which arise so naturally as the aftermath of the conspiracy trial, there comes forth the frequent question as to the status, present and future, of the local Demo- cratic Party. We do not share the opin- ion that few have expressed namely, that the party itself is in bad favor. The faults of few people cannot be charged to group as large as is the local Demo- cratic Party, which for quarter of century or more has had a tremendous plurality in Waterbury.
 People do not change their political allegiance just because some members of the party has gone amisS and will prefer to correct any errors or shortcomings within their own ranks rather than run away from the problem Political parties are but vehicles of public opinion and allegiance to principles and are neces- Sary adjunctS to government by the people under the American form.
 In spite of all that has happened locally and all that has been written about it, the local Democratic Party can prevail in the coming city election, if one is to be held, by adhering to it's prin- ciples of honest and efficient government and by nominating candidates of ability, enterprise, and trust. They must be out standing and exceptional candidates with things as they are, but there is no doubt that the party has many such to draw upon. Another Edward Kilduff or Martin Scully both of revered memory, is needed and would carry his party to success
 Experience and plenty of it in actual city affairs and service, character, proven ability and sense of public service, free dom from political ambition or past poli- tical relations are necessary qualifica- tions. There are many such men in our city in both parties. The local Democratic Party cannot hope for success this fall without just such strong candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Current Comment

Oh, yes, the moo is the COW Ian. guage, and understand it. Henry William Jeffers, inventos
 of the "rotolactor" cow-milkina
 exhibit at the New York Worlds Fair.
 I don't believe there is any chance of war, and I am very optimistic about business in the United States in the near future.
 Sir William Wiseman, Kuhn
 Loeb partner and former head
 of the British secret service in
 the United States.
 In Europe we are used to restric- tions that you Americans probably can not understand.
 Jan Bata, Czech shoe manu-
 facturer, explaining delays in his arrival on trip to America.
 I have the strongest feeling that any large increase in the Jewish population of this country would provoke an anti-Semitic feeling which I cannot disguise is an ur- deriving factor in England, in com. mon with almost every other coun. try in the world. Lord Dufferin and Ava, British undersecretary for colonies. . We cannot make people work and we do not want to make them work. Colonel Somervell, New York WPA administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

given by Senator Fred Van Nuys, anti-NeW Dealer from Indiana, on his Virginia farm to celebrate the defeat of the Presidents lending bill Mrs. M. C., Vincennes, Ind.-Senator Van Nuys purchased his Virginia farm last spring from the family of the late Henry War rum, general counsel of the United Mine Workers. Because of this and Van Nuys' general alliance with Senators Glass and Byrd on issues, Van Nuys has been re- ferred to by Administrationites as the third Virginia Senator. FAREWELL TO FDR
 Pretty little Janelle Johnson, four-year old daughter of Okla homa's Representative Jed John- son, accompanied her father to the White House when he went to say goodbye to the President. Coached on questions likely to be asked her, Janelle took them in her stride and made big hit.
 The one unrehearsed thing the little lady did, however, brought down the house. After she had shken hands with Roosevelt, he asked, How many sisters have you, Janelle?"
 1.-TWO, Jean and Joan."
 "Now that's nice. You should have brought them with you. I would have liked very much to meet them, too."
 "Oh, they're in Chickasha."
 "Where?"
 "Chickasha. Goodness, don't you know where Chickasha is?" drowned Janelle.
 "Oh, sure," grinned the Presi- dent. "It's in Oklahoma. I thought you were saying fin the chickenshed'. Now, I've got one for you. Bet you can't tell me how many children I have"
 "Yes, I can. You have five. Jimmy John =. Elliott Franklin and Anne"
 Excellent. Now do you know my wife's name?"
 This stumped Janelle. She pon- dered intently for few minutes, but finally gave up. "No, I'm afraid I don't know that lady," she replied seriously.
 Who's President of the United States?" cut in her father.
 "He is" erie d Janelle, brightly, land I like him, too."
 With that she rushed over to Roosevelt, hugged him tightly and planted big kiss on his cheek. Beaming, the President returned kind.
 That's one of the sweetes things that has happened to me in a long time," he said.
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
All in This Thing Together

The tax problem is certain to be one of the most important to come before the next Congress in January Therefore it is good sign to see that efforts are al- ready on foot to put as much common sense as possible behind the tax revision that is certain next year. Acting Secretary of the Treasury HaneS has sent letter to many prominent business men and or ganizations asking their help in com- plete study of the tax situation. "This is our common problem" Hanes wrote, "and successful effort toward its solution will depend largely on our mu- tual and sympathetic understanding of the questions that confront both the government and the taxpayer.
 Now that is very fine spirit in which to approach the problem of taxation. After all, we are all in this thing together. The big manufacturer worried about things like the undistributed profits tax just repealed, the small business man burdened with excessive bookkeeping and plaguey small tax worries, the en- ployed man goaded by host of small and largely hidden sales taxes, and the unemployed man keeping himself afloat on relief or work projects-they are all in very real sense in the same boat.
 The miseries of all of them are due to the single cause of the breakdown of the economic machine Each is carrying and must carry his peculiar burden, for none can recover until all recover together It recalls Franklin, who urged his fellow rebels to unity during Revolutionary days by saying "If we don't all hang to- gether, we shall assuredly all hang sepa rately." The tax burden is not going to be appreciably lower in any near-term future. The national debt, the state and municipal debts, are facts and not theories. They must be paid. They must be paid from taxes.
 But not all taxes, even though equal in amount, are equally burdensome on individual taxpayers, and not all have an equal effect on the economic process. There is room for the application to taxa tion of a great deal more study. It is per- fectly possible for a certain tax to yield a great deal of money and yet to have such other social and business effects, as to cost the treasury the loss of other rev. enues and cancel most of it's own effect. This would seem to have been the effect of the undistributed profits tax. It was repealed, not because corporations af- fected did not like it, but because the effects on the economy as whole were not in practice good.
 Sincere collaboration aimed at making our tax system an intelligent whole rather than a patchwork of compromises between elements out to "get" each other, can be of the greatest service to the country. We hope Acting Secretary Hanes gets the collaboration he asks, and that he makes the best possible use of it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
MONsIGNOR PETER H. MCLEAN
Bridgeport Telegraph

No servant of the Lord wore his prestly robes with more dignity or discharged his spiritual functions with more grace and human kind- ness than Honsignor Peter H. Mo- Clean, permanent rector of St. Augustine's church, whose death in his 77th year marks the passing of a fine Christian character.
 St. Augustine's has been fortunate in the calibre of its permanent rec tors. They and the great parish over which they presided, have con- tributed largely to the civic as well as the spiritual life of the com- munity of Bridgeport. The grief which is felt by the congregation is shared by the community at large and recognizes no boundary of creed or denomination.
 This is supposed to be a skeptical age though it seems to us that the skepticism is shallow or in most cases only an affectation. Certainly deep in their hearts even the skep- tics must feel touched at the con- temptation of a long lifetime de- voted to the service of God and the welfare of humanity. When that service Is incorporated in the per- son of a lovable, estimable and estimable and kindly man. his pass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
BIGGER, NOT BETTER.
(New Haven Register)

(NcW k1dVeU NSSlStcI)
 Connecticut clam diggers have al- ways been at a disadvantage in matching tall tales with anglers. The latter can always tell about the big one that got away but tales of gal- loping clans have long been ruled out in these waters.
 Amateur archeologists hereabouts frequently turn up with clam shells from Indian mounds described as bigger than pie plates, and a story from Maine about the claim hunts there is going around again. It seems that certain species of Maine clam requires special handling. One man goes put to do the digging while the others stand by prepared to shoot the bivalve before is attacks the dig ger.
 Of course even Paul Bunyan's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22

in New Orleans are a little wor- ried that certain slick politicians may be giving him the run around.
 What upsets the G-men is Rogge's enthusiastic naivete. The other day when he received three bullets and a threatening letter, Rogge immediately called in news papermen and rushed into print.
 After, when he asked the G. men to investigate, they refused. They pointed out that the letters already had been given to the press and that tn e senders, if bonafide, would be on their guard. Also the fingerprints of newspa- permen would be on the papers. Moreover, there is some suspicion that the threats were sent by New Orleans citizens actually roofing for Rogge's success but anxious to spur him on to greater labor.
 "Note-Honest, sincere, hard hitting, Rogge has an excellent record so far. but is compared by a close friend to bull: "The reason bull-fighters always kill bulls," remarked the friend, lis that bulls always charge in a straight line. Rogge doesn't know how to vary his attack, and someday one of these Louisiana politicians will stick knife between the shoulders of his grand jury indictments"
 Long distance diagnosing of the European situation always is diff ficult, but through all of the cables coming from U. S. officials abroad runs note of increasing pessimism.
 Ever since August IS, Hitler has had his troops mobilized op- posite Poland's most vulnerable positions and ready to strike. All Hitler has to do is press a but ton. The troops would attack in stantly.
 Some observers believe Hitler will push that button almost im- mediately. Some believe he will longer. All agree that he is try ing to intimidate Europe, thus shake the Poish plums into his lap without war. The suspense in Europe is nerve-rracking.
 But most observers also agree that this time, France and Bri- tain are fully prepared to fight, will indulge in no Munich sur- render.
 So with Hitler counting on an Allied surrender, and the Allies determined not to surrender, you can see why war looks so im- minent.
 MAIL BAG
 w. N, Roswell, N. M.-Senator Carl Hatch was a guest with Jouett Shouse, head of the Liberty League, at the victory" dinner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 12:34 a. m. daylight time).
 Sun rises 6:O7 a. m. sets TAP D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 High water at Milford Wednesday, Aug 23, 7:56; low water, 200 daylight time).
 August to date has produced far more rain than we have had during May June, and July put together. The first real rain-storm of the summer season was that of Saturday evening, night and Sunday morning Oddly enough with prevailing east wind it cleared up Sunday, instead of producing the cus- tomary three days rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-22
What's Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What was the original name of Mount Vernon, the estate of George Washington?
 2. What is solder?
 3. In Astronomy, what word de. fines the relative brilliancy of stars? 1. What is the name of the in. strument used to measure wind velocity?
 5. Name the owner and president of the Chicago American League baseball club who died recently 6. What is a pseudonym?
 2. What is the correct pronuncia- tion of the word respirator?
 8. In which State is the Blacb Warrior River?
 g. What is a somniloquist?
 10. What is a primary elections