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Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

'DrOugnC QOWn IL eIleIIly IdIOlII8
planes in sporadic battles over
England.
German raiders scored direct
hit Thursday night on. a London
hospital, killing a number of pa
tents.
Radio Athens reported that Greek
troops had broken through Italian
defenses in the coastal sector and
were advancing northward after
48 hours of stiff fighting.
On the diplomatic front, forma-
ton of European "oil bloc under
Axis leadership was predicted in
Rome as result of the visits OF
Soviet Premier v. NJ Molotov to
Berlin and Rumanian Premier Ion
Antonescu to Rome.
German quarters in Berlin said
Thursday night that Molotovs Wis
it had resulted in Russo-German
agreement on important questions"
and that the center of gravity in
Germanys attempt to smash Great
Britain has now shifted to the
southeast.
These sources said that the re-
suits ofa-the Russo German CONSUL
tation will become apparent through
developments on the political front
in the near future. They considered
it unlikely that any political docu-
ment' had been signed by Molotov
and Adolf Hitler
They believed that some indus
trial orders had been placed and
that trade questions had been IRON
ed out.
Apparently attempting to prevent
the Italians from reorganizing their
broken drive into Greece, the Greek
armies were attacking all along the
25-mile-long war front from Jugo-
slavia to the Ionian Sea, according
to messages from Athens. Cavalry,
tanks and airplanes. including Brit
Continued on Page 8; Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Olson May Call
Another Session

SACRAMENTO, Nov. IA. UP)-
Gov. Culbert Olson's office said
today the governor is considering
calling a new special session of
the legislature to consider certain
changes in the merit rating provi-
sions of the California Unemploy-
ment Insurance act to conform
with federal statutes.
The session, if called, will be
held on December 2, when the leg
islature will be in Sacramento to
adjourn from previous recessed
special session.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
GREEKS SMASH DEEP into italian Lines
Connie Bennett
Asks 3rd Divorce

RENO, New, Nov. Ia. up
Constance Bennett, movie star,
today filed suit to divorce her
third husband, Marquis Henry
de la Falaise de la COudrayc.
She charged the titled French
man, former husband of Gloria
Swanson, deserted her Jan. 1,
1877. They married Nov. 22, 1881
at Beverley Hills, Cal, and had
no children hy this marriage.
The Marquis is in France, it
was believed.
Miss Eennett spent her six
weeks in Reno doing British war
relief work and only last night
conducted an amateur stage
show to raise war relief funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
S1eriff's Auto
PiIfered at |. 4.

A statewide search was in effect
Thursday for an Imperial county
sheriff's car stoler from a Los An
geles parking lot late Wednesday.
Complete with handouts, red
traffic lights, and police radio, the
sedan disappeared while Deputy
Sheriff Robert Parrish was trans
acting official business in the coast
city.
He teletyped Sheriff Robert w.
Ware that he had reported the car
stolen and Los Angeles officers
were searching for it.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Actress, Star 10
Marry Next Week

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. Ia. (UP)-
Kay Griffith, film and radio ac-
tress, and Broderick Crawford
husky film star, applied today for a
marriage license.
They will be married a week
from today and Miss Griffith said
she will drop her career because
I'VE don't want this to be Holly
wood marriage-we want it to last"
They will honeymoon in Hawaii.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

GU CIUpS AHA livestock.
Weather forecasts indicated ris-
ing temperatures would move east
ward from the Rockies to the plains
states Thursday and bring relief to
the Mississippi river valley Friday.
The storms which pelted the ma
ton with snow, sleet and rain since
Sunday appeared to have abated
and repair crews estimated the dam
age in the millions of dollars.
On Lake Michigan where the
most severe storm of the century
sank six boats, grounded six more
and battered to bits uncounted
small craft, coast guardsmen re-
ported 81 sailors missing and feared
dead. The bodies of 18 seamen were
Continued on Page 8, col. u
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

70 HOLLYWOOD by Winning a "Pan-
ther Girl contest, testified she
knew Cobb for two and a half
years before they eloped to Tia
juana, Mex, on Dec. 81, 1886.
well" commented Superior
Judge William S. Baird. you must
have known his disposition"
Miss Patrick nodded, and the
judge asked, We'll. then, why did
you marry him?"
We were both Irish,' replied the
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

sang tenor solos with Mrs. Lucille
Culberson playing accomplishments.
Mrs. l.. A. Lewis told of the Kamias.
little-known indian tribe which liv-
ed in Imperial Valley. Julie Adams
entertained with reading. and II.
r. Anderson showed the route OF
the ANA trail. Percy Palmer Of
Brawley told OF the landmarks
to be established.
The organization Is open 70 every
one more than l8 years Of age.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Bremerton Plans
War Time BIackout

BREMERTON, Wash, Nov. Ia.
(UP)-War- time blackout will be
practiced in this Puget Sound navy
yard city next week.
Rear Admiral Charles S. Freeman,
commandant of the yard and the
18th naval district, and Mayor
Homer R. Jones of Bremerton an
nounced plans for the blackout Nov.
l8 or the first clear night thereaf-
ter.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Abolish Exemption
Senators Advise

WASHINGTON, Nov. IA. UP)-
A special senate committee today
urged abolition of tax-exempt pro-
visions on future issues of federal
state and local bonds to raise an
nual tax revenues between $780,
100000 and $250,000,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
1st Conscripts
Leave Nov. 22nd

Imperial Valleys first contingent
of men who will make up the army
of consumption viii leave Nov. %
for training camps, Roy Johnstone,
clerk of the southend Selective Ser
vice board announced Thursday.
The group of five will be made
up of volunteers. A board meeting
! Saturday will decide which of the
rdozen volunteers will be chosen.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

actress.
Most Of the actress testimony
consisted of yes and no to
questions by her lawyer. She re-
piled in the affirmative when asked
did Mr.. Cobb tell you he did not
want the marriage to go on?' and
did he tell you the marriage would
not last and the only answer was
separation and divorce?"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Sub-Zero Wave
TiqhtenS in East
- By UNITED PRESS

Abnormal cold prevailed the half of the
nation Thursday but relief from the subzero
forecast in the west whence came the biting that
killed at least III wrecked property and DESTROY
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Group to Guard
Valley Landmarks

Preservation and marking of natural and historic points
of interest will be the object of permanent organization
formed in Ell Centre Wednesday night with John +. Adams
of Central Union High school its president.
A. L. Eaton Holtville elected secretary treasur
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Were Both Irish
Actress Explains

HOLLYWOOD, Nov a. (UP)-Ga Patrick, brunette
film star today divorced Robert Cobb Hollywood cafe
owner her testimony that his disposition humilated
me- embarrassed me, and made nervous and ILL
The one-time University of Alabama coed, who came
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
p AMslINe
1\EpoRTER
Tag, You're It

Tag, You're It
Football interested six-year- old
Michael Afford greatly. And most
interesting of all about the game
was the huddle.
For hours he watched games this
season and finally he reached a
satisfactory conclusion this week.
Il understand football now" Mi
chael told his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Aaron Afford =.
What do you understand about
.it?" his mother queried.
"I've figured out that the one
who gets the call gets TO tell the
secrets"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
StarProsram Arranged for Final Day
A+E|ectrica| Appliance Exposition in
United Artists; Prizes to be Given

Four and four cakes--pzes valued at nearly $500
meal cooked and eaten without utenss-a light the
size of that throws beam like firewagon spot
light!
Unscrambed that means the dandiest Quickest day Of
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
British Unleash
Full Air Power
Aqoinst Enemies
I9NaziPIanes Downed by RAF Fighters
Over England; London Hospital Hit;
Axis Oil Bloc Plans Hinted in Rome
BY UNITED PRESS =

While Greek armies smashed at Italian lines, crashed
through Fascist defenses in the coastal sector and drove
deep into Albania in the mountain region Thursday, Brit
ain hurled her full air power against the Axis powers and
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
Mayor ProcIaims Community Chest
Week for Fl Centre, Urges All
Citizens TO Contribute Libera||v

The mayor of Ell Centre pat the
official stamp on the annual Ell
Centro community chest drive
Thursday when he issued q procla-
nation setting aside the week of
Nov. Ia to 21 as Community Chest
Week.
The mayors proclamation was
read at report meeting of commit
teemen at the California hotel
Thursday noon, at which commit
tee chairman announced important
progress in the drive to raise $4,000
for eight character building and di-
rect relief agencies in Ell Centre.
The mayors proclamation:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Community
Chest collects funds for eight
character building agencies in Ell
entro SO there will be no dupli-
cation of solicitation; and,
WHEREAS, the work of the
character building groups is wOr-
thy and necessary to the city and
its residents; and,
WHEREAS, residents give their
time to carry on the drive and
charge nothing for their SER
vices:
Now, therefore, 1, Robert Hatton,
mayor of Ell Centre, do hereby
proclaim Nov. Ia to FL, inclusive,
as Community Chest Week and
urge all residents to contribute.
Signed, Robert Hatton. mayor.
One of the important charact
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14
That's That Again

That's That Again
From Dallas, Tex, Thursday
came a note that we hope will end
forever and anon the saga of Ben
Herring's monicker.
&c. when he came to us his
father said: I want to name him
after my father benjamin Her.
ring) -and his mother wished to
name him for her father Cicero
Battle Scarborough). There was a
compromise and he was called c
B. +" the letter read.
1t was signed From one who
knows-his mother.
O.
Curly Top
Another name came out into the
open wednesday night when a BAN
queC was given by the japanese
American Citizens league during
which Harvey Tanaka, master OF
~tefemonies, asked everyone present
to rise and give his full name.
The gentleman we've been calling
Fred for many years arose and
SAID:
"Curley Nebel-Thau."
Discrimination
At the same banquet Esther Nc
Clelland was the only one of the
leagues guests who was barred from
eating with chop sticks.
w. j. McClelland, her husband,
sat on one side of her and j. D.
McCary on the other.
Both wore clean suits and
>wouldnt let me experiment" she
explained.
Dead Beat
The Post-Press reporter assigned
TO the Electrical Appliance show
that will reach its climax Friday in
Ell Centro hung his head in shame
and was a bit fearful for his job
Thursday. He was scooped and
scooped plenty.
After trying every other possible
manner of obtaining the names of
Wednesdays prize winners he was
forced to call the Wilson Scampus
=. school newspaper, for the informa-
ton.
The Scampus reporter Jimmy
Carson, was the only press repre-
sentative who got the namesl
Imperial Valley press., 1940-11-14

Butter: Los Angeles, SAC; 49,
terfat, Imperial VALLEY f.o.o. .sss
grade A, 43c; manufacturing ~.
&c: route gathered cream ssc'
L. A. hay: us. No. !. v. ls.sv'
s16. IT. s. No. 2 leafy $13-14, l. "
and Antelope $14.50-15.5O; U. 9. - ="
2 s12-12.5O; Mlps. Dec. flax Sl.os'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 18.- IUP)-Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin accepted the Republican state con- vention nomination for second term today and declared that the lesson to the nation"
 What Republican principles in accomplishments of his two-years administration stand aS an object action have meant to Connecticut" " said, Republican principles in ac- tion will mean to the nation. We are for Wendell WiEkie, because Wendell Willkie will do for the Ea- tion what our Republican admin istration has done and is doing in Connecticut"
 The 47-year-old World War vet eran governor said that two years ago, "the new Republican party in Connecticut was the party of hope.
 we have lived, these past twen- ty and one-half months. through times perhaps as crucial in Connec- ticut's history, in our nations his- tory, as any on record. Let me say to you that, though we may well view with pride the record Of Re- publican accomplishments during this brief space of time, it has been long, hard, uphill battle, and the end is not yet. The crisis that con- fronts us, here in Connecticut, here in our nation, in our ways of life, in our republican form of American government. is not ended. Connec- ticut, these past twenty and one half months, has achieved leader ship, national leadership. We must preserve that leadership and con- tinue it."
 Since he took office in January 1939, Gov. Baldwin said, the state has gone back to balanced budget; WPA rolls have dropped more than 42 per cent and relief rolls went down more than B per cent.
 Let me say to you that our mot to has been: There is no substitute for good job-a good job in pri- vate industry"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Lithuanian Outing ! Plans Are Finished
Chamber of Commerce Sponsoring Dinner Next Sun- [ day. Senior Choir to Hold October Dance
BROOKLYN NEWS

The Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce will hold their sixth annual outing Sunday October 6, at Peter Krugelis picnic grounds on High- land Avenue. A real Lithuanian din- ner will be served, followed by a diversified program of games and entertainment.
 John Taraila and Peter Krugelis heads the, committee of arrange ments assisted by Barney Marshalka, Charles StrikuIis, Vincent Visoskis, Ernest Mazaika, John Zernentaus- kas and Mrs. M. J. Colliey.
 pr. Colney, MT. Krugelis and MT. Strickulis were elected delegates to the local Lithuanian Communistic Defense Program.
 Going To Convention
 Dr. Colney will attend the jubilee convention of the National Catholic Lithuanian Workers Association in Boston, Mass, Friday and Satur- day of this week. He has been a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Sons of Italy

Miss Concetta MireSsi was in- stalled as venerable of DiSilvestro lodge, Sons of Italy, at the first fall meeting at the Elton last night. Plans were made for send- ing delegation to the Italian Day program at the New York Fair October 6 and for a rum- mage sale to be given soon.
 Miss Jane Ranando also induct- ed the following: ex-venerable, Miss Angeline Carissimi; assist ant venerable, Mrs. Jeane Caris- silni; orator, Mrs. Olga Oliver; recording secretary, Mrs. Julia Dinova; financial secretary, Mrs. Kaye Cassetta; treasurer, Miss Rose Bartolini; masters of cere- monies, Miss Mollie Forte and Miss Lima Tata.
 Mrs. Jeane Carissini, Mrs. Olga Oliver, and Mrs. Eva Cestaro were guests at a combined birthday party after the meeting.
 The rummage sale committee consists of Miss Lima Tata, chair man; Mrs. Evelyn Cerullo, Miss Phyliss Sirica, Miss Nella Rosa, Miss Rose Goffredo, and Mrs. Eva CeStaro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Ryan Selects LdlOlor,
 CuLhane As Winners

Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston, former staff member of the Dem ocrat and for the past three years considered one of the best politi- cal analyists in the state, has been requested by scores of peo- pie to make predictions. He re- fused up until today when he con- ceded to make his predictions on who will win the primaries today in the 18th and 16th senatorial districts.
 MT. Ryan, it will be remem- bered, has made 124 accurate pre- dictions during the past three years. He has picked every can- didate, his nomination and elec- ton. He was the only writer in the state to pick the Republican ticket to win in 1898.
 Here are MT. Ryan's predic- tions:
 "In the three cornered fight in the 18th district, the people of that district have three men of high caliber to vote for. Too bad all three cannot secure the nomi- nation. However after checking the situation over, after finding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Choir Admits Members

Choir Admits Members
 Miss Mary Alubauskas, Miss Con- stance Jegela, Mrs. Stephanie Sa- pranas, Miss Mary Stokes and Ed ward Markus were admitted as membetrs of St. Joseph's senior choir at meeting last evening.
 The next meeting will be re- hearsal in church next Tuesday evening after the St. Joseph novena services, starting at 7:45 o'clock The novena starts at 2 o'clock. A final rehearsal before the start of the Forty Hours, September 29 through October 1, is also planned
 The senior choir plans to hold a formal dinner dance in con- junction with the Knights of Lithu- ania Council next month. The ten- tative date of the affair is October 19. The site of the dance vii be set at 8 committee meeting after the last mass next Sunday.
 The committee in charge of the dance includes: Al Jarus and Peter Alexander, co-cl1airmen; Tessie Ja- cobs, Vera Stankus, Marcelle An- drikiS, Joseph Coskie. Stephanie Tu- toraitis, Edmund Vaitkevich, An- toinette Mockus, Anthony Dambrau- skas, Tina Greblunas, Aldona Bu- kauskas, and Al Ambrose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
State Has Achieued
 National Leadership Party of Hope Two Years Ago Has Triumphed During Critical Period Declares Governor Bald-
 win in Acceptance Speech.
-(NEA Photo)

The administration friendly to business, private industry snd la bor," he said, brought new ir-dus- tries into the state ito give our peo- pie jobs," and thousands of Con- necticut men and women working today after long years of idleness owe their jobs to our Republican friendly government'."'
 Because the state has been kept free of new taxes in the past two years, he declared, it has meant freedom for business and private industry to draw breath, to look to the future with, perhaps, 8 little more confidence, and to expand"
 Concerning national defense, the governor said Connecticut has led the procession. In May, 1899, we were the first state to put our Ma tional Guard on an alert basis. When the national administration was suggesting to the nation at large that perhaps it might be a good thing if home guard units were organized to take the place of Ma tional Guard organizations called into federal service, Connec- ticut already had two provisional battalions of state guards under canvas, undergoing field training.
 Our Republican administration in Connecticut was the first among the states to organize a state coun- cil of defense, the first to organize local town councils of defense" He reiterated his fears fn indus trial collapse might follow the wal boom" and asserted T do not share the enthusiasm of Washington au. thorities, who predict that unem- ployment will be cut in half by conscription and by reemployment in war industries"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Fraternal News
Daughter of Abruzzi

Mrs. Caroline Rossi is chairman of the arrangements committee for masquerade celebrating the fourth anniversary of Daughters of Abruzzi society October IS at Moose hall. A dinner dance will be given in January and plans are already underway under the di- rection of Mrs. Mary DiFrancesco.
 On Mrs. RoSsi's committee are the following: Mrs. Mary Bosco, president; Mrs. Nancy DeRada, Mrs. Florence Wives, Miss Lucy Tulcaro, Mrs. Mary DiFrancesco, Mrs. Rose Iannatouno, Mrs. Julia DiVirgilio, Mrs. Lena hfaF4nelif, Mrs. Elena Gizze and Mrs. Louise Schiappa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
ROLLINI TRIO AT
 NEW HAVEN ARENA

Hot news in the music and enter tainment world is the advent of the Adrian Rollini Trio, which comes to the New Haven Arena for two personal appearances this Sunday afternoon and evening on a -Four Star" SwingSation menu which also features Ella Fitzgerald and her fa- nous orchestra, plus Beverly Rob- erts, Hollywood's lovely star, topping a stage show.
 Rollini and his two tune- smith, ing pals, Frank Victor and Harry Clark, have skyrocketed to fame as the melody sensation of New York after having discovered the secret of how trio can sound like ten piece band. The trio settled on the vibraharp, guitar and string bass and have proved that you can get as much music from these three pieces as from eight to ten.
 Miss Roberts offers 8 program of songs in delightful and charming manner, doing several numbers in the fashion of Raquel Weller, Mau- rice Chevalier and other fayorites, and ends up with little patriotic item which is commendable for its restraint and good taste.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18

that Senator Egan is not com ducting a real vigorous campaign and that Lawlor and Connolly and I pick Joseph Lawlor ih the 18th district.
 'Tn q . 18th district the situa- ton which is to be found in the 16tFi district is considerably changed. Here the so-called Machine" is backing Atty. Blans- field. However policemen, fire- men, many school teachers. and many city workers are support ing Culhane. In addition to this Culhane has a legislative record of which he can be proud. Cul- hane is vel. known personally in the 18th district, known by the man on the street, Culhane has an active, aggressive organization working for him. So has Blans- field. Both candidates are the best the 18th district have to offer. Both are clean and up- right. But conditions being what they are plus the appointment of Scott-Smith which people in the 18th have not yet forgotten--I pick George T. Culhane in the 18th district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
New PuInper For
 Fire Department Arrives Here

The new750 gallon bumper ar rived here today and will be tested by Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavan- augh and members of the fire board this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock near the pond.
 The engine, which will be placed in service at the Willow street sta- ti0n will be removed from the specially built freight car in which 1t arrived and will be taken direc- tly to the proving grounds. The apparatus was scheduled to arrive yesterday, but a delay was caused when the freight car was unable to pass under several bridges and had to be rerouted.-
 The bumper, with Booster equipment, was purchased from the Peter Pirsch and Sons O., of Kenosha, Wis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18

Donald Haude, son of MT. and Mrs. Chester w. Haude of Elm wood avenue, was elected captain last evening of the Waterbury squadron of the Sons of American Legion. He succeeds Captain Will liam T. Harrington. IT,, and will be formally installed at the triple installation ceremonies planned for Tuesday evening, October l, at Davenport hall. His father, "Chet" Haude, assistant finance officer of Corp. Coyle post, will Officiate. George McDuff, IT,, was chosen first lieutenant and John Melville, second lieutenant. They will also be inducted by fathers. Other off, cers chosen were: Adjutant, FrankIyn Litsky; finance officer, Ken Kirby; sergeant-at-arms, Dan Mahaney. Jr.; chaplain, Bob Ma nancy; and historian, Charles Mel vile.