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Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
Imperial Valley Press
EstabIished April 20 1901

Established April 20 1901
Published every afternoon except
saturday and Sunday tSaturday
afternoon issue now succeeded
by the Post-Press sunday, es-
.ablished 1856 by the Imperial
valley Publishing company. 625
State Street. Eel Centro. Calf.
Paul Jenkins, publisher; A. C.
Johnston. ice-president and
general manager; f. A. Fitz-
hugh. secretary and managing
editor. West Holiday Co.. Inc.
National Advertising Represent
atiyes.
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8. per copy.
In conjunction with the Post
Press fSundays), per month
60c: paid in advance. 3 months.
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month.
Member California Newspaper
pubIishers' Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01

of the political situation as CLEAN
ed from conversations with Demo-
Gratis from every nook and corner
of the nation.
ether speakers at the meeting
were Walter Ballou, secretary to
Governor Olson; Herbert Lowder-
milk, candidate for assemblyman;
and George Luckey, candidate for
state senator.
More than go members OF the
Democratic party were present.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01

Imper;ai Sounty's free library
system last year had total cir
culation of 136,995, librarian Lois
CoSand said Thursday
Circulation of the institution
many branches was 90735 and the
main library sent 1920 supple
mentary readers, story books, pic
lures and phonograph records to
the schools of the county.
The ibrary's total collection of
5,897 books contains 29,468 in the
school collections and 26,429 in
the general collection. A total of
6s3 phonograph records and large
picture file are kept for the use
of the schools. Forty schools be-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
Mrs. lie. Whitn,er
Dies at hoItviIIe

HOLTVILLE, Aug. Mrs. Laura
E. Whitmer, 49, wife of Loyal O.
Whitmer of the Alamitos district
died wednesday.
Funeral services were scheduled
at the Methodist church here at
10 a. m. Friday. Burial services at
Evergreen cemetery will be in charge
of the Fields mortuary.
She had lived in the Alamitos
district for 20 years and well known
in Holtville. She is survived by
her husband: her parents. Mr.. ano
Mrs. Isaac McKinnon; and three
sons, Raymond OF imperial, Joe OF
Escondido, and Richard of Holtville
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
Mrs. Nathan Nye's
Birthday Feted

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Newkirk en-
tertained Wednesday night at their
home at 868 Euclid avenue in cele.
bration of Mrs. Nathan Nye's birth
day anniversary.
At tripole Mr. and Mrs Clarence
Stroud won high score. Refresh
ments were served.
Those present were Messers and
Mesdames Nye. George Nails, Homer
Mosley Stroud, Walter Kenck, and
the hosts.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
Cotton Market
Called Uncertain

WASHINGTON, Aug. l. UP)-
American cotton growers face a
highly uncertain" market for the
1910 crop now being harvested, th'
agriculture department said today
in a review of the cotton situation
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
SINCLAIRS RETURN FROM
TRIP TO EAST

Mr.. and Mrs. Art Sinclair re-
turned Wednesday from an extend
ed trip through eastern and north
ern states. Sinclair is a county agri.
cultural inspector.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
FARM BUREAU TO
MEET SATURDAY

Directors of the Imperial county
farm bureau meet Saturday for
their regular monthly meeting at
the county court house, according
TO Scott B. Foulds, secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01

Robert A. Taft, r.. O., John G
Townsend. jr.. R., Del, Lynn Fra
zier, r.. N. D.. Charles W. Tobey
R.. N. H., and John A. Danaher
R., Conn.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
FAWCETT RETURNS
FROM LOS ANGELES

City Councilman Herb Fawcett
returned to FL Centro Thursday af-
ter a short visit to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-08-01
WEATHER
FORECAST

Southern California-Fair Thurs
day and Friday but morning clouds
or fog in west portion; little change
in temperature; moderate north
west wind off the coast
Record for "a hours ending S a. n.
Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
EASTERN BREWERY EQUIPMENT IS SOLD
Hugh J. McMackin of BOs- ton Given Month to Re-
 move Machinery

Hugh J. McMackin of Boston purchased machinery and equip ment of the bankrupt Eastern Brewing company for $12,805 at auction here yesterday afternoon The deal, however, is subject to the approval of Attorney Walter F. Torrance, bankruptcy referee.
 MT McMackin a;so acquired the equity in real esttae and buildings for $50, subject to a S72,000 first mortgage to Mrs. Ellen E. Hayes, mother of former Mayor Hayes. taxes of approximately 5000, end interest, bringing the total to $90,- 900 or thereabouts.
 A hearing on the confirmation of the sale will be held either Monday CT Tuesday. McMackin is expected to deposit a certified check to bind the deal and complete payment within month. He will be given a month to remove the machinery
 Vernon L. Hall was auctioneer at the sale which was attended by over 100. Attorney Henry J. Weis- man represented the successful bid- de:-', secretary of the New England Sqeia Water Disbursements associ- ation
 General creditors of the Eastern Brewing company are expected to get about 20 per cent of their claims, less administration ex- pGnses. Frederick J. Dalton, trustee and president of the defunct com pG.ny, believes it will be necessary to rip out one entire wall to gel the machinery out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Meters

Judge Frank P. McEvoy In su- perior court here Monday will assign a date for hearing on a petition for an injunction to pre- vent the ity of Danbury from pur- chasing 450 parking meters. Judge Kenneth Wynne yesterday at New Haven granted a continuance in the case. and transferred it to this city. where Judge McEvoy will be available for hearings next week.
 The petition for an injunction was filed by Ford Anderson, . for- mer member of the Danbury com. mon council. He clamis that the proposed purchase Is illegal. since It was not made through the city purchasing agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Stocks Sagged Lower During Eventful Week
Staunch Resistance in Early Days of Week-VOlume Increased at Prices FelI-SeIing Induced By Hitler

jected the German terms even before they were made and took further measures to resist attack.
 Before the Hitler speech, the Dem- ocrats held their convention at Chi- cago and nominated for their presi- dential and vice presidential candi- dates President Roosevelt and Secre- tary Wallace. This ticket was antici- pated by the financial district and hence had no influence on the market.
 The market ignored business news, which in many instances was favor- able. Steel operations gained only small amount but the narrow ad- vance was accounted for by closing plants for repairs instead of falling off in business.
 Automobile production fell of. Car loadings for the post-holiday week showed good enough comeback to stimulate some buying of railroad shares. Railroad equipment issues occasionally were strong.
 Numerous stocks advanced for special reasons. Some investment buying was noted in issues like Amer ican Telephone. General Electric and Westinghouse Electric were sus- tained by favorable earnings state ments.
 Bonds f1uctuated somewhat like stocks and volume was light. Com modities were easier on the week with the Dun & Bradstreet index Monday. Wheat made new lows for making a new low for the year on the season. Steel scrap continued easy. Copper metal developed an easier tendency late in the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Cupid Wins

Wedding bells will ring next week for Ames Devau, 35, of 209 Bank street, who was arrested June q on a charge of breach of thes peace growing out of lovers tiff.
 Attorney Frederick Bauby told Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court that the lovers had made up and were scheduled to walk up the middle aisle next week. He reminded the court that in the quarrel, which took place in a restaurant, Ames tore his sweet hearts dress.
 He's bought her a new dress, now" MT. Bauby said.
 'In view of the circumstances, nolle the case" said the judge to the clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
WOOL MARKET

Boston, July 2o-(UP)-The Bos- ton wool market was exceedingly dull during the past week, the U. s. Agriculture department reported to- day.
 Only a few purchases were made in this market and these were to fill urgent immediate needs. Quota tions on spot wools were steady to easier by largely nominal because of the limited volume of sales. Most holders of spot wools made little effort to sell because of the indif- ference of buyers.
 Greasy combing bright fleece wools were quoted slightly easier at B to 35 cents in the grease for fine De- laine, at 34 to 36 cents in the grease for half blood and at 38 to 40 cents in the grease for three eights and quater blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Market Stocks Were Around Levels of World War Days
Traders Await German Drive On Great Britain
Bonds Based Off-Wheat Lost One Cent-Business News Continued FavorabIe-Steel Operations Up

per cent over 1889. Department store sales were 2 per cent over year ago. Du Pont reported net income for the first half equal to $4.06 share, against $3.28 in 1889.
 Newmont Mining made new lov for the year at 20 Ia off 1-4. A few issues moved over a wide area, in. cluding Otis Elevator preferred al 135 up 4;National Gypsum preferred 77 up 4; American Telephone 160 of 1; Parke, Davis 32 1-2 off |; and Union Carbide 68 off l.
 Bethlehem Steel had small de- cline which offset a minor gain in U. s. Steel. General Motors and Chrysler eased. Copper shares held steady. Rails were mixed. DuPorlt firmed slightly on its earnings re- port, but other chemicals were easier. Aircrafts held around the previous close.
 Railroad equipment shares were dull in face of indicated increases in orders. Illinois Central today placed orders for 5000 box cars to cost $9,375 900. The business is .divi- ded among General American Transportation, American Car & Foundry, Pullman and Mount Ver- non Car and Manufacturing Con- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20

have permitted the British govern ment to cease its liberal treatment of supply ships bound to those coun- tries. During the past two months effectiveness of the British block ade has been much increased. There can be no doubt that Germany is now receiving much less imported materials than in the first eight months of the war. So, if the Ger man productive capacity is still in- sufficient due of course, to lack of essential imports, it is difficult to see how the deficiency can be over come with the British blockade growing more rigid.
 The fundamental importance Hit Ter attributes to the British block ade is shown by his promotion of Goering to the new rank of Reich Field Marshal in recognition of Goering's organization of domestic supplies. But Germany has not yet reached the level of self-sufficiency, especially with long war begin ming to be visualized by the Ger man high command.
 Strange Liberality
 There is strange liberality in Hit ler's promotion of 12 German gen. erals to the rank of Field Marshal. The marshals baton is the most prized award for German military ability. It has been granted in the past only on rare occasions and never by wholesale.
 The minor operations in Norway and the six weeks fighting in Bel gium and France cannot possibly have provided opportunities for creating 12 Field Marshals, judg- ing by past standards of accomp- lishment established by Frederick the Great.
 Fourteen more generals have been made Colonel Generals and many other commanders have been ad- vanced to higher rank. Never be- fore has Germany seen such lavish honor paid to military leaders. Hit Ter has thus bound to himself all the highest directors of the German army.
 If the war becomes long and if Germany does not reach self-suffi- ciency, and especially if the German attack against Great Britain does not succeed, Hitler may well need the personal loyalty of all the Field Marshals and Colonel Generals he has newly created.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
.STEINMAN'S INC.,
 SUES FOR $25,OOO
Sidney Albert Is Defendant in Legal Battle Over
 Business Dispute

A suit for $25,OOO damages has been filed in superior court by Steinman's, Inc, against Sidney AL bert, doing business as the Albert Brothers. The case will be brought to court at the first court session, beginning the first Tuesday in Sep- tember.
 According to the complaint filed at court, on January 2, 1886, Larry Silverman, Katherine H. Crean, and Marion Bisnovich, incorporated as Steinmans, Inc, with capital stock listed as $50,000, of which 500 shares at $100 each were to be issued. The capital with which the corporation commenced business was listed as $8,4OO. On January 7th, the de- fendant subscribed for 81 shares of the stock, for which he paid $8,000, while single shares were bought by Samuel Steinman, Harry Steinman and Benjamin Strachman.
 On January 7th, according to the plaintiff, Albert was elected presi- dent of the board of directors, in which capacity he continued until April, 1888. In the intervening per- iod of over two years, it is claimed, or several occasions, the defendant withdraw from the corporation, and appropriated for his own personal use, sums totalling approximately $13,000, thus weakening the finan- cial structure of the corporation, and undermining its credit. The plaintiff concern claims that for some tune it has been unable to meet it's obligations.
 Steinman's, Inc, seeks damages of $25,000, and also an accounting, with judgment for the amount due it. Sheriff Albert Francis has attached property at 27 Judd street and two lots on the south side oi Moran street, belonging to the de- fendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
PICNIC ARRANGED
 BY THREE GROUPS

Many Waterbury Lithuanians will attend the three and one picnic to- morrow. sponsored by the A. L. R.. K, L. R. K, and L. w. R. K. The program will include bathing, games, dancing and refreshments. Ed Digi- mas and his orchestra will enter tain.
 Parish choruses, guest speakers and presidents of the respective groups will address the gathering. Busses will leave here at noon for the site of the outing. Sea Cliff Inn, Morris Cove, New Haven.
 The local committee in charge of the event includes: J. Bernota, c. Lubinas, A. Barkauskas, P. Silkaus. kas, Mrs. Nellie Kanapka and J. MataS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Suspicious! /!

Believed to be of suspicious origin, the fire which swept the Boston Lunch, 3S0 South Main street, early yesterday morning, will be investigated today by State Trooper Maurice Purtell.
 Acting Fire Marshal Eugene A. Legge will assist Trooper Purtell. The blaze caused con- siderable damage to the restau- rant before being extinguished by seven companies of firemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Lynch today approved the follow ing agreements for compensation:
 Hendey Machine O., Torring- ton, and Albert Zelenka, Winsted, for an infection of the right mid- dle finger on May 29, payment of $1S.S5 weekly during total disabil. ity beginning June 25.
 Thomas E. Benson Co. Beacon Falls, and Benjamin Tolles, Sey- mour, for a sacroiliac sprain in- cured on April 6, weekly pay. ments of $17.03, beginning June IS.
 Lomhardi Motor Car Co, Derby, and Russell N. Pollard. Derby, in compensation for . right ingoinaI hernia sustained on June ie, rec suiting in disability July 6. pay- ments of s20.l2. beginning Juiy IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
NO RELATIVES TO
 SECOND BOXERS

Hartford, Conn, July 20-(UP)- A ruling of State Athletic Commis- sioner Frank S Coskey today pro- hihited brothers or relatives of box CTS from acting as their seconds in the ring.
 The ban was adopted. he said. as result Of a recent disturbance when 6 brother of Q losing fighter physi- caily protested the referees decision and was arrested on Q breach of peace charge.
 The commissioner heard a request of tho Connecticut Sports Alliance to affect Q downward revision Of fees imposed ny the state on license fees for managers and promoters and advised the Alliance to formally submit Q llst of suggestions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Misfortune!

Mrs. Angeline Martin, 49, of 1858 South Main street, New Ha- ven, and her daughter, Ruby, 21, professional fortune tellers, arr rested yesterday by Lieuts. Pat rick Moylan and Lieut.. Patrick Hobart of the vice squad, were granted stays until July 23 when arraigned in city court to- day.
 The two women were arrested after they told the fortunes of the two policemen at their place of business, 214 North Main street yesterday. Telling fortunes is illegal in Connecticut.
 Several motorists were granted c0ntinuances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
FAIR AND WARM
 WEEKEND LOOMS

Fair and warm weather for the weekend was predicted by the weatherman today. At press hour this morning the temperature had passed the 80-degree mark and was climbing.
 Yesterday the mercury climbed to 94 degrees, equalling the record for hottest weather of the year set early in June. High humidity made the heat uncomfortable.
 A heavy shower last night brought some relief, but it was only tempor- ary, and sweltering weather pre- vailed through most of the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
By ELMER c. WALZER fIInited Press Financial Editor

New York, July 2O-(UP)-Stocks were heading downward as an event. ful week closed today after staunch resistance and dull trading earlier.
 Volume increased as prices sagged. Tn the Thursday session, the trans actions fell of to 221, $40 shares, the lightest for any full session since June 29, 1918, when turnover amounted to 210,955 shares.
 Selling that developed late Friday was induced by speech by Adolf Hitler in which he warned Britain either to end resistance or face a blitzkrieg. Wall street traders and investors in many sections of the country concluded nothing could stop the war now. The British re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
By ELMER c. WALZER limited Press Financial Editorl

New York, July 2o-(UP)-Stocks fiuctuated narrowly today with volume around the lightest since World War days. Prices were irre- gular.
 Traders awaited a German drive on Britain on the basis of Hitler's speech yesterday.
 Bonds eased in light turnover. Wheat lost a cent. Cotton futures eased few points.
 Business news continued favorable. Pittsburgh estimated steel operations next week at 86 1-2 per cent of capacity, up 1-2 points from present schedules. Retail automobile sales in June showed gain of 33.2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Diamond Jubilee

The Diamond Jubilee celebra- tion of the Camp Ground Asso- ciation at Forestville will be cli- maxed with special program tomorrow. Frank Meisinger of Waterbury is vice-president of the organization.
 A number of speakers have been heard during the celebration program. One of the weeks fea- lures was a joint meeting of 800 members of New Haven District Ladies Aid societies with the aSsociati
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
Spotlighting
 Brass City News
City Planning

A meeting of the city plan com- mission for Monday at 4 p. m. was called today by Chairman Thomas F. Moore. The commission will be called on 70 approve the award by the board of the works of the Watertown avenue paving project to the New Haven Road Construc ton Go.
 The commission must approve any city project involving an ex- penditure of $25, 1000 or more. The successful bidder filed price of $73,000 for Ehe paving work, which will extend from Robbins street to Aurora street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
S6-YEAR-OLD MAN
 REPORTED MISSING

An ee-year-old man. Domenic Bocclcchi9. of ieo oak street. was reported stiil missing from home today.
 Police said the aged man left from his house yesterday morning and vas reported missing after he failed Co return lest night Mr. Boccicchio has disappeared before, police eaid. but hs always returned before nighifa.l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20

was no indication anywhere that any Briton favored a suit for peace on Nazi terms.
 The News Chronicle Liberal party organ, keynoted the newspaper comment with the statement that Hitler Speaks In Vain" and the Daily Herald, Labor party organ, warned against listening to pleas such as that of Hitler and noted that President RceSso-cc..t yesterday morning warned us against the false lullaby of appeasement'."
 Nazi newspapers warned the Brit ish people again that they faced the terrible choice" of subjecting themselves to the worst slaughter in history unless they came to terms with Hitler. They called Hit ler's speech sincere appeal to req son" pointed to the fates of Rotter- dam and Warsaw as indications of what Great Britain might expect.
 Italy Is In There
 The German viewpoint was that Hitler had implicitly invited Brit ain to come to terms. It also was believed that the role of Italy in the "blitzkrieg" to come figured prominently in discussions sched- uled among Hitler and his foreign minister, Joachim von Ribbentrop, and the Italian foreign minister, Count GaleazZo Ciano, who leaves Berlin for Rome tonight.
 At rome it was officially admitted that the 5,069 ton Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni had been sunk in a battle with British naval units off the island of Crete. The British admiralty announced yesterday that the Australian cruiser Sydney, G. 830 tons and destroyer f1otilla, sank the Italian cruiser in a run- ming fight.
 The Italian announcement said that the Bartolomeo Colleoni and another light cruiser, the Giovanni Dele Rande Mere had engaged a British force of two cruisers "of 1000 tons of the Sydney type" and four destroyers. The Italian ships attacked despite the superior force and the Bartolomeo Colleoni sank fighting fiercely," Italy's statement said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
ANN's ROLE

Ann Morris has been cast iR 'Thlrd Finger. Left Hand." as Beth Hampshire. writer on c wolman's fashion magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
German Bombers Strike

London, July 20-CUP)-German bombing planes struck at the British Isles and launched a lightning at tack on south England harbor to- day as grim reminder of Adolf Hitler's demand for submission or destruction.
 Seventeen Nazi planes, apparently Dorniers, escorted by Messerschmidt fighting craft, smashed in blitzkrieg fashion at ships anchored in the harbor this afternoon.
 A number of bombs were dropped inside the harbor but dispatches said that it did not appear that any of the ships suffered direct hits.
 One German plane was reported shot down over the English channel in counter-attack by British fight ing craft, making two Nazi planes brought down during the day.
 The raiding planes first flew over the coast. then whirled and dive bombed the harbor.
 They met a fierce barrage from anti-aircraft guns which broke up the attack and drove them of.
 British fighters joined in and en- gagged the bombers. one of which diyed almost to the rooftops to evade three British spitfire planes. Then 1t swerved out to sea. where the spit- fires caught it again. The bomber was reported to have plunged into the sea.
 British Bembers Busy
 Cairo, July % - (u.PJ - A Royal Air Force communIque naid today that British bombing planes, ln widespread raids over North Africa. had scored direct hits on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
PATRICK CARNEY
 DIED HERE TODAY

Patrick Carney died this morning at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Thomas Kenney. g Ludlow street. after a brief illness. Mrs. Kenney is the only survivor.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulviile funeral home Monday morning. with a requiem high Mass at St. Francis church. Burial will be in the family plot in old St. Josephs cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this even- ing. and ail day tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20
WAR MOVES ON
 TODAY'S BOARD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20

DIANA FEATURED Diana Lewis is featured in "Blt- lerswesk."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-20

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