davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
End Storm Sweeps
Down on Coast as
Wind !, Rain Strikes
Christmas Day Forecast
Indicates Gales for
Western Regions

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec.
"a. (UP)-The Pacific coast
battered down the matches
and looked forward to more
heavy rain and winds today
and Christmas day as another storm
approached.
Gales were predicted for the coast
from the Canadian line to central
California. but it was believed they
would not equal those that swept
through the northwest Saturday
night and Sunday, disabling ships,
wrecking buildings. power and tele-
phone lines. Wind velocities up to
85 miles an hour were reported
along the coast.
Northern California has been
drenched by more than a week OF
rain but as yet there has been no
immediate threat of flood. After II
hours of clear skies, rain began
falling in San Francisco again
shortly before 3 am.
Keralded by thunder and light
ming, the storm dumped .43 inches
Continued on Page 8, Col. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

tins, l.. E. Sinclair, jr., of California,
Herbert Martin, formerly of BraW-
ley and Loran K. Groswold of San
DiGgo, anxiously awaited return
of the bodies 10 The United States
for burial.
Gerald Mokma, American consul
at Tiajuana, said he would attempt
to reach the accident scene Tues
dav but had been told it would be
impossible because of the condition
Cf the roads. He also had to ar
range to take Mexican authorities
to the Wreckage in order to eX-
pedite transfer of the bodies TO
the United States.
the tragedy caused by wreck Of
the plane belonging to Sinclair,
son of l.. E. Sinclair, prominent
Imperial Valley rancher. Mokma
witnessed the fatal plunge after
the plane took off from a ranch
landing field 100 miles south OF
Ensenada Sunday afternoon. Sim
clair Martin, and Griswold had been
hunting in Mexico and were en- route
home.
The plane circled the ranch SO
the men inside could snap photo
graphs of ranch building. Then
it headed north.
About two miles from the ranch,
Mokma said, something white,
Continued on Page 8. Col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Second Earthquake Since Friday
Rocks Earth in Northeastern j. s.,
Part Of Canada: No Damage Done

area of last Fridays tremors and
to be of about the same intensity.
All of New England felt the
shocks and reports of jarring tenn
blors came from Quebec. ontario,
New York state, Long Island and
Pennsylvania.
Father Lynch said the quakes
were of the type caused by resettle-
ment of the earth's surface following
the last ice age. For thousands of
years the earth, he said, has been
adjusting itself to the relief of
pressure on its surface occasioned
by the retreat to the north of the
glaciers which once covered it in
the areas affected by today's tre-
morS.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

where except in the north woods
of Minnesota and Wisconsin and In
New England and the Rocky noun
tains.
Out on the Pacific coast IL has
been raining cats and dogs for
several days. They had 205 inches
of rain at San Diego. Calf. alone
yesterday and the weather man
says things don't look much better
today. He says the pressure has
hit an all-time low out there and
that at Tatoosh Island, Wash. the
banometers showed 2807 inches.
Things aren't much better down
Continued on Page B. Column ~
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

retiring to his home here.
He is survived by two brothers,
DR.. Charles Wishart, president of
Wooster college, and DR.. Charles
Wishart, a sister, Mrs, Margaret
Biddle of Berkeley, Cal, and his
wife.
DR.. Wishart was a native of New
Athens, Ohio, and was educated at
Monmouth college, taking advanced
studies at Allegheny Theological
seminary. University of Chicago
and University of Berlin, acting as
pastor of the American church at
Berlin during his stay in Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

program to boom warplane output in
the next three months.
The only basis for the current
concern about production" Purvis
said, rs that the strategy of war
is dominated by the supply of wea-
pons. Six or nine months from
now we will realize the Importance
of utilizing these few weeks-the
next 60 or 80 days.
Every time there are more wea-
pons available in the Golfers of
the democratic nations, the effect
is positive for us and negative for
the Germans"
What Britain wants from America
Purvis said, is IAN enthusiastic ap-
proach to production"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Christmas Names
Bring Old Jokes

NEW YORK. Dec. "a. UP)-Al-
bert Christmas, Henry Noel, Alton
so Natalie, John Karacsonyi and
Edward Weinaeht had two things
in common today.
Their last names mean Christ
mas-in different languages. And
all of them are tired of the same
old puns And all ef them plan to
remain in retirement until Thurs
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

when you come down from the
north pole tonight.
Your first stop will be at Penasse,
Mimi, of course. and away up
there north of the regular border
everything is fine. There's snow on
the ground, lots of it they tell me,
and the going should be good for
your sleigh, but from there on the
going will be difficult.
They've had the most unusual
weather down here this year. It's
been warm as spring in most Sec
tions of the country and my friend
the weather man says it will stay
that way until after your annual
visit. There's hardly any snow any
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
lockheed Gives
Bonds as Presents

BURBANK, Cal, Dec. "a. (UP)-
Lockheed Aircraft corp. announced
today that all employees who have
been with the company since before
May /, 1910 will be given a $25
government bond as a Christmas
present.
The bonds will be given to ap-
proxlmately 1900 employees while
the rest of Lockheed and Vegas
2l,00O employees will receive cash
bonuses of $40, ST and SIS, depend
ing upon length of service.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
MARIJUANA SEIZED BY
NARCOTICS AGENTS

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. ~. CUP)
State narcotics agents and police
seized marijuana valued at $4,000
and arrested two men on charges
of possession and transportation
today. The men were identified
as Robert Scobey, "a, Berkeley and
Charles Haerr, 81, San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Postoffice Will
Deliver Christmas

Postoffice trucks will deliver par
eel post packages Christmas morn
ing, Postmaster Frank Richmond
announced Tuesday.
For those who have postoffice
boxes, the parcel post window will
be kept open to u Christmas
morning, he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
POLITICIAN RECEIVES
TONGUE DEPRESSOR

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. "a
(UP)-Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin
received a Christmas present today
from Homer A. Holt, the governor
of West Virginia. 1t was a tongue
depresSor.
AN excellent gift for politicians, -
Gov. Baldwin remarked.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

three hours alter he was found
injured in a parking way near his
home. Police were unable to learn
Immediately if DR.. Wishart was
carried to the parking way after
having been hit by an automobile or
knocked there by the impact Of
the vehicle.
The minister had been a professor
of church history at the San Fran
cisco Theological seminary from
1923 to 1927 after a long career in
the pulpit as United Presbyterian
minister. In 1888 he went to Syria
where he taught for a year before
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
HIT BY STREAMlINER

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Dec. "a
(UP)-A streamliner on the Frisco
railroad crashed into a locomotive
as it was pulling out of the station
here toGay lor st. Louis.
Both engines were damaged but
no one was injured. The stream
liner continued its run after a de-
lay of one hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Mystery Shrouds
Minister'S Death

PASADENA, Cal, Dec. "a. (UP)-A police investiga-
ton opened today in the death of DR. John E Wshar
a. retired minister and author who fatally injured
yesterday apparently the result of hand-run auto
mobile accident Dr. Wshart died in Huntington hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
p AMBl|Ne
~ epoRTER

Anticipation
Overhead beneath dripping ar.
cade on Main street, where two
youngsters were gazing into a store
window:
Il bought Dad the sWellest blue
shirt! The first time it's Washee
it'll shrink enough to just fit me!
Waste Motion
This particular bird has appeared
in this column over-much of late
but this is too timely to pass up:
A. J. Johnston had his car wash
ed Monday so it would be all clear
for a Los Angeles trip Tuesday.
Now he's cancelled the trip.
The appointment at the photo.
grapher's was for noon.
Petite and pretty Mrs. Viviar
Spicy trotted along the wet side,
walk with box under her arm.
Everything is all right. I don''
care if these sports clothes I'm
wearing get muddy, because Wher
I get to the studio I'll put on the
dress in the boX!"
Still petite and pretty despite
raindrops, Mrs. Spicy entered the
studio. The photographer, smiling
came forward with this greeting.
I'm so glad you're here =. You're
the last Of the high school girl:
to have their pictures taken!"
Mrs. Spizzy, shocked, drew her.
self up to her five foot height
(scarcely increased by the low heels
and exclaimed Indignantly:
"I'll have you know I've beer
married four years.
Cast Your Bread
Give and you shall get!
Anyhow, that worked for Grocer
Ernest Tucker. He gave and he got
"Ill lust put in a little gift IL
this basket of groceries, he chuckled
"I'll stick in a box of snuff! Thatl
amaze her!'
Tucker referred to the groceries
destined for Mrs. Anna Clark anC
snuff is about the last thing unde
the sun that Mrs Clark would order
The groceries left and were de-
livered and there was not a peer
from dignified Mrs. Clark that any.
thing was not right.
Tuesday, however, Tucker recelv'
ed a little gift from Mrs. Clark
Neatly wrapped in tissue paper was
the box of snuff.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
I temporary Plan
Expires Jan. 1St
For lid Bonds
Valley Prays for Christmas Present
From Federal Judge DeIiberatins
Petition by District for Financial Relief

eff the Moderation shall not have been declared oper
atve prior to JAN 941 the moderation shall be deemed
to be abandoned -
With that date scarcely week away, Imperial Valley
waited Tuesday for possible Christmas gift in the form
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Storm Moves EQst After
Heavy Rainfall Delays \
Crops: I.v.Ddmd9e Slight
Clearing Weather Pre- dic+ed for Holiday
With Break Coming Before Midnight;
TRANSPORTATION Schedules Not Disrupted

general rainstorm which covered most of California
and brought inch of precipitation to Imperial Valley
during the past "a hours delaying lettuce harvest and
melon plantings moved eastward Tuesday and promised
clearing weather and partly cloudy skies for Christmas
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Rein bdrS Roads
To Crash Scene
Body Of l. E. Sinclair, Jr.. and Three
Companions on I|!-Fa+ed Hunting Trip
Await Better We ea+her for Return to US

hundred miles of flooded dirt roads rapidly growing
worse in steady downpour of rain Tuesday prevented
authorities and relatives from reaching the OF the
plane crash south of Ensenada where three Americans
were killed Sunday In the meantime relatives of the VIC
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

Dear Santa:
After looking the situation down this thought
I'd better let you know what kind of weather to expect
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

Butter: Los Angeles 31hc; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch,
grade A 4019c; manufacturing milk
35c; route gathered cream, Bic.
l.. A. hay: u. S. No. l V Sl6.50-17,
U. 5. No. 2 leafy, Sl4-Sl5; u. 5.
No. 2, $3.50; Mpls. May flax Si.5S.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Yes Sir, Sdntu.
It's Wet U.S..
BY UNITED PRESS =

United States of America
Christmas Eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
@naMb7yotvr@ ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1883

We've packed e terrific wollop of clothes volue into our quortette of $24.75 suits, topcoots and tux suits.
 In Prep. Shop" : Second Floor -Sizes to 40.
 Everything for man to look his clothes wordrobe in the face and fill in the weak spots.
 Our fomous two trousers "Crog- moor" tweed suits from the "Som- peok" style studio $24.75 tops the list. Cumberland Covert Suits with one poir trousers A must in every wardrobe $24.75.
 Covert topcoots -Good weather beoters and one of the best req sons for owning and wearing top coat, $24.75.
 To live up to your sociol obIigo- lions, and grace the occasion "Sompeck" Tux. Suit points the woy SAYS.
 "Choote" famous fur felt hots, in- eIuding khoki green $50. Kent" shirts collars ottoched or neckbond . Round, button down or pointed coIIors $1 .0O to $l.65. Gay, colorfuI sports jackets, $13.75, slocks covert or flannel, $6.O0, sIocks socks, poir $l.O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Special to The Democrat

Canaan, Oct. 25 - Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop ot Hartford, will dedicate new St. Jo- seph's church, recently completed, next Sunday morning at II o'clock at which time, Rev. Daniel J. Man ming, pastor and former assistant at St. Patrick's church in Waterbury, will celebrate a solemn high mass.
 Rev. Myron Miller will be deacon Rev. Edward Reardon, a former pas tor, sub deacon, and Rev. Joseph M. Griffin, president of St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield and a na- tive of Waterbury, speaker.
 Father Manning was born in Hart ford and educated at St. Patrick's school there and St. Thomas Semin- ary. He received his theological training at St. Johns Seminary, Brighton, Mass, and St. Mary'S Seminary, Baltimore, Md, being or dained May 31, 1915.
 He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion, be- ing commissioned July 30, 1913. He was Casual until Semptemher 28 the same year. He joined the 140th Infantry in France, September 28 1918, and served with them until May of 1919. He saw action at the Argonne, September 28 and October l, 1918, and at Verdun, October 14 and November ', 1918. He was hon. orably discharged at Camp Upton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
CHIMNEY CAUSE
 OF NOON BLAZE
West Liberty Street Fam= lily Forced to Flee to
 Streets; Two Alarms

A defective chimney in the attic of a two-story building at 46 West Liberty street, near the corner of South Main street, is believed to have been the cause of the second- floor of the house being destroyed by roaring flames shortly before noon today. Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey and his assistant, Lieutenant Eugene Legge, said the extent of the damage could not be determined up until press time.
 The house, constructed of wood, was occupied on the first floor by Joseph w. WalaitiS and his family while the second floor housed the family of Rosario Bedard, an as- sistant foreman at the American Brass company.
 The property is owned by the American Brass company, who were immediately notified of the fire by neighborhood residents. Bedard's family were routed to the street by the blaze which drew large crowd of spectators, most of whom were nearby residents and employees of several factories in the South End.
 Two alarms were turned in and Engine responded to the first from Box 1872 while Engines 3, 4 and 10, Truck l and the Booster pump re- sponded to the alarm from Box 432.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
RESIDENCE, SHED
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
Several Companies of Ape paratus Called to GeddeS
 Terrace

A shed in the rear of 181 Ged- des Terrace and the rear of the house, owned by Charles Lanosa, were damaged by fire late yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Salvatore DiFlorio, who occupies the first floor of the house saw the shed on fire and, made a telephone call to the fire headquarters at 5:15 o'clock.
 As the men of Engine Il of the Town Plot firehouse were working on the burning shed, the flames spread to the rear of the house and another telephone and box alarm 357 were turned in. Dispatched to tvhe scene were engine 3 of the Brooklyn fire house, Engine 10, auxiliary bumper and truck one, all headquarters companies. Residents from many parts of the Town Plot and Brooklyn section saw the flames shooting skyward. The damage was considerable although MT. Lanosa could not estimate how much.
 Chief Thomas F.. Cavanaugh and Captain Stephen Bloomfield were ir charge of the f1remen. The fire was investigated by Lieutenant Legge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
THREE DIVIDE
 ABBOTT HONORS
First Laurels Shared By Three Girls in Eighth
 Grade List Reveals

First honors for the rast mark ing period are shared by Olga Baka, Helen Skuba and Roberta Milia in the eighth grade of Mary Abbott school, according to an an- nouncement today by Elizabeth M. Carroll, principal.
 The honor roll follows:
 Grade VIII-Group I, Olga Baka Helen Skuba, Roberta Milia; group 9, Myrtle Hanson; group 3, Edith Johnson, Eleanor Rinaldi, Lily Di Meco, Edvige Senziola, Florence De Negris, Patsy Croce, Charles Manderino, George Guerrero, Stel- la Dobzenski.
 Grade VII Group 2, Michael Kirilenko, Lucy Buonocore Mary Garafola, Palma Gargari; group 8 Joseph Ciarlo, Frank Vitone, Jac- queline Rodney, Evelyn Vitone, Victoria Rainone Theresa Kuska, Grace Accuosti.
 Grade VI-Group 1, Jean Brick ner; group 2, Shirley Petke, Shir- ley Wenning; Group 3, Dolores Karvelis, Mary Fusco, Daniel Fasa- no, Marie Christofano, Arthur Munter, Laura Gargari.
 Grade V Group 1, Evelyn SchmoNinger, Patricia Porto. Vir- ginia, Lcngo; group ?, Marie Val eric, Barbara Carosella, Mary Dad dona, Peter Orsatti, Marie Accous- ti; group 3, David Hauk, Nancy Eellini, Olga Kirilenko, Thomas Gugliotti, Angeline zurlo, Richard Daddona.
 Grade " = Group 3, Barbara Kerner, Patricia Johnson, Andrew Dorduk, Dina Neves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

PatrOlman Clarence Marsella, popular member of the Waterbury Police department and one of the ctiy's best known World War veterans has been officially in formed that he has been recOm- missioned first lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corps and as- signed to the 418th Infantry. Lieu tenant Marsella has passed the necessary physical examinations and now awaits further word from Uncle Sam.
 Responding to a call to the col Ors will be no new experience of course to the lieutenant. He en- listed in Company G on March 17th, 1917 at the age of 17 years, being one of the youngest vOlun- teers to accompany the Yankee Division overseas. He saw plenty of service, being gassed and wounded in action. He carries Purple Heart as a reward" for his wounds and g months of ser vice lover there." He is also priv iIeged to wear the Verdun medal for service in that sector.
 Lieutenant Marsella has made an excellent police officer since joining the department. His record as a soldier is in keeping with the fine traditions of the old Yankee Division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

At one time recently 100000 war prisoners and laborers from the oc- cupied territories were working in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Red Cross Sponsors
 Successful Classes
 In Advanced Work
Association BuiIding-New Class Forming Monday Evening

Colina, John c. Butler.
 Platt Bros-Henry Payne and George Langlois.
 Waterbury Fire Dept-Deputy M J. Campion, Capt. J. J. Kelly, Capt. w. H. Corcoran, Lieut.. Thomas Flaherty, Donald zappone, Jerry Murphy, William J. Kinney, Ray mond J. Brodeur, Harold w. Good ridge, ST., George White, Thomas J. ODea, Thomas F. Reidy, John J. Corcoran, John J. Woods, James J. Slavin, Henry J. Mellon.
 American Brass Go. Chester Clark, Harvey Richardson, Warren Hepp.
 M. J. Daly Co.-William Engert.
 Conn. Light & Power Co.-Milton Huffman and William Clarke.
 Conn. Railway & Lighting Co., Michael Persky.
 Thin Sheet Metal Co.-Judson L. Rigney and John VerSeckas.
 Bristol Co.-Gus Metz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Germany is reported to be selling in Sweden tractors which run on tur- pentine derived from charcoal burn ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
HINTON PHELAN, R.
 RECEIVES TRIBUTE
Reserve Officers Honor Lieutenant Leaving Soon
 for Long Island

Col. Xavier F. Blauvelt, acting chief of staff of the Third militry area, told members of the Wter- bury chapter, Reserve Officers as- sociation tht for combt field service modern war "is young mn's game Most of the officers of the German army are young men, he said, and many older officers would be un- able to stand the gaff of rigorous field training"
 It was announced that the chap ter's annual military ball win be held Saturday Dec. IA. at the Elton. Reservations will be limited in num- Der.
 Cpat. Edwin c. Gluntz was an- nounced as the winner of the chap ter's membership contest Capt. Jos- eph DiPietro and Lieut.. Theodore Stackpole were tied for second place.
 Farewell tribute was paid to Lieut. Finton J. Phelan, Jr,, who has been assigned to years training at Mitchell Field, L. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Twenty-Seven men will receive cer- tificates signifying successful com pletion of First Aid course at the Waterbury Medical association build ing tonight. The course in advanced First Aid was conducted by the local chapter of the Red Cross and was designed to provide key men in fac tories with knowledge of what to do in case of emergencies.
 The course was one of the many activities sponsored by the Red Cross in connection with the growing na- tional defense program.
 Under the direction of Louis Laun, the men gathered for many periods of instruction in details of First Aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

 Mir. Laun was assisted by Earl How arad, Ray Miller and Chester Clark of the American Brass company; Walter J. Racicot, Charles A. Will Hams and Michael Hanlon, of the Scoyiil Mfg. O., Gus Metz of the Bristol company, Deputy Fire Chief Martin J. Campion; Milton Hult- man, of the Connecticut Light and Power company.
 On Oct. 28, Dr. Andrew Jackson, local. First Aid director, assisted by Frank Holland, of national head quarters, will begin 30-hour i1- struction course for those who corn- pleted the advance courses this week.
 The following have completed the courses under Mir. Laun:
 Scovill Mfg. Co.-Walter J. Raci- cot. Charles A. Williams, Michael Hanlon, Patrick Wallace, John OKeefe, Robert Currie, James Cooke, Patrick Geraghty, w. Daniel Chase, Jr., Walter Heating, Ray mond Ointment, William Strokalitis, Napoleon Charbonneau, Edward Bowling. William Gleason, Thomas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
MISS FRAGEAU
 | GIVEN SHOWER
Mrs. Michael Kenney En- tains at Home for Bride
 tO=Be
Washington Hill
Correspondent: Mrs. Frank McGrath = Telephone 4-6590

Mrs. Michael Renney of Sylvan avenue entertained at miscellan- eous shower in honor of Miss Doro- thy Frageau last evening. Miss Frageau, who is to be married Thanksgiving day to Earl Conta, was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. A buffet lunch was served and the home was decorated very tastefully in pink and blue Those who attended were Misses Joan Cor man, Mary Kenny, Dorothy McCor- mick, Peggy Tehan, Ruth Ryan, Julie Ryan, Eileen Mulvaney, Mar gie Joyce, Sue Ferucci, Irene Seeley, Claire St. Mary, Mary Frageau, Joan Frageau, Catherine Keaney, the Mrs. William Dews, Arthur Fra Alice and Margaret F'rageau, and Mrs. William Dews, MEs. Arthur Frageau, Mrs. Edward Pekral, Mrs Michael Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
Bishop To Officiate
 At Dedication Sunday
Local Priests to Take Part in Ceremonies Former
 Assistant Here Factor of New Church

N. Y, May 2, 1919, as First Lieuten- ant.
 The new church has a seating cap- acity of 370 and a basement capable of seating 400. It was built at a cost of $58,0OO. The church, while not definitely stylistic, is a modern in- depreciation of early Irish architec- ture, as is evidenced by the treat ment of the Stonework over the win dows, the square chancel, and the absence of buttresses or pilasters. The church was designed and super vised by Oliver Reagan, architect, of WeStport, who also designed all the appurtenances. The general con- tractor was Frank P. Sullivan, Inc, of East Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25

Police of London who do not get regulation footwear now receive shoe allowance of 20 cents week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-25
OLDEsT WoMAN DIEs

Pittsheld, Mass. Oct. 25-tUP)- The oldest woman in Berkshire county, Mrs. Alzada Hallenbeck, l05- year-old widow, died at her home today after a long illness.
 A native of CoVsackie, N. r., she came here 40 years ago, She leaves daughter, Mrs. Kelton B. Miller, wife of tho Berkshire Eagle pulp fisher.