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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
WOMEN'S MISSION
 WILL END SUNDAY
Three Vincentian Fathers Presiding at Immaculate
 Conception Exercises

Large crowds have been attend ing the mission for women which opened Sunday at the church of the Immaculate Conception. The wo- mems mission will end Sunday, and weeks mission for men will begin on that day. E
 Conducting the mission are Rev Vincent J. Lawlor, c. M, Rev. Ger aid Furlong, c. M., and Rev. Fran cis Atmore. c. M. The three Vim centianS are all experienced in the mission field.
 Daily masses during the mission are at 6, 2 and 8 o'clock, with in- structions given at the and 6 o'clock masses. Evening services at 7:30, include instructions, sermon and benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tiOns have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Philip R. Payne. 517 Piedmont street, and Iris L. Guevin, 9O7 Baldwin street.
 Francis M. Ross, 41 North Leonard street, and Mildred R. Santora, 265 Congress avenue.
 Ernest Terry, 54 Elk avenue, and Olive Roberts, Highland ave- nue extension.
 Nicholas A. Nowie, l36 North Main street, and Helen E. Will Hams, 5 Branch street.
 Matthew J. Eidukinas, I75 Con- gross avenue, and Helen G. John- son, S19 Dwight street.
 Joseph Bosco, 689 North Main street, and Esther Hinton, 689 North Main street.
 Emile MailIy, 45 Walnut street, and Marguerite Bouffard, 90 Ridge street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
DRAFT PLAN MAY.
 AFFECT SCHOOLS.
Serious Consideration to Close All Registration
 Day Being Given

Serious consideration" is being given the plan, reported yesterday in The Democrat, to close local pub lie schools on draft registration day, Oct. 16, and to ask teachers to vol unteer their services in registering elgibles on that date, Mayor Vim cent A. Scully said today.
 Also being considered, the mayor said, is a plan whereby the schools would be used as registration cen- ters, though no school holiday would be called.
 Mayor Scully emphasized that no definite decision has been made on what procedure will be followed. Closing of the schools on Oct. 16 has been suggested in several cities, and such a step here would require ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
American Legion
 "S0iLs" Into City

The American Legion ~safIedn into Waterbury today.
 A bOat-shsped float of Con- mOdOre Vanderbilt post of New York stopped of here this morning on its way from the national Legion convention al Boston. A stop was made at the City Hall, where a salute was fired from the miniature cam non on board, and where greet ings were given by Mayor Vim cent A. ScuIly.
 The float also toured down town streets, its cannon boom ing. It was inspected by sev- eral hundred persons while parked at the Green during the nOOn-day rush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
FIRST OFFENDER EXPENSES LISTED

Total expenditures of the First Offender Movement from March 1 to October amount to $2070.59, ac- cording to James M. Weldon, execu- tive secretary. The movement is headed by Sheriff J. Edward Slavin who conducts regular broadcasts on the purpose and aims of the group.
 The expenditures of the move ment were for the boys summer camp. the fresh air fund of the boys brigade, propaganda and pamphlets, administration and the like.
 A. J. (Albie) Booth, famous Yale football player, is treasurer of the movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

Splendid public response was noted during the early hours of the Tag Day being conducted today by St. Mary's Hospital Aid Society for the benefit of the hospitals build ing fund. The sale of tags began officially when Mayor Vincent A. Scully made the first contribution at the City Hall.
 Nurses, society members and vol unteers were offering the tags for sale about the city during the day. Workers were on duty on downtown streets, in banks and stores and at factory gates. Office buildings were also canvassed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
17 ARRESTED IN
 POLICE CHECK-UP

Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 26-WP)- Police today arrested IT men in connection with a series of armed raids on banks and postoffices last Friday by members of the Irish Republican army.
 It was estimated that $l0,00O was taken in the raids in which at least one person was killed and several wounded as police and IRA supporters battled in the sterets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
RUBBISH FIRE

A rubbish fire in the fireplace of the home of John MacKay, 85 Con- iston avenue. was extinguished by Engine { today. There was no dam age.
 Engine last night was called to nx a refrigerator leak in the home or Paul DeLeo, l47 East Liberty street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
TREDO ARRESTED
 FOR SHOPLIFTINC

George L. Tredo, fl, of North ampton, Mass, was arrested today by On1cer Alex Fossbender, who &C., cused hir1 of shoplifting.
 The place the offense was alleged to have occurred was not known at the police desk and Officer FosS- bender could not be reached for the information.
 James Reardon, of this city, was arrested in Hartford today charged with theft, according to a teletype message received by local police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
VINE STREET GIRL
 COMFORTABLE

Helen Lesseck, 16, of 50 Vine street, who plunged from the second story of her home at 50 Vine street early yesterday morning, was re- ported comfortable" at St. Mary's hospital today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
HALLWAY BLAZE
 PROBED BY POLICE

Police were called to investigate a mysterious fire in a hallway at 116 North Main street late last night. An occupant of the buildnig put out the fire, and called Fire Marshal Lahey.
 The marshal urged police to keep lookout for anyone who might have started the blaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

proval by the board of education.
 The mayor has received from Gov Baldwin letter asking that recon mendations be made for the person nel of the local draft boards. Tn governor will in tarn submit rec. concentrations to the president, whC makes the actual appointments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26
SANTA CLAUS SUED

Boston, September 26. = (UP) = hearing a $25,O0O damage suit brought against Santa Claus by a nine-year-old boy. Acting through his father, Paul Finklestein charged that five years ago a department store Santa Claus stepped on his foot and injured him severely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-26

"Blitzkreig eyes" has succeeded "oomph" i, describing London girls.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
All American Sends First Water into
Imperial Valley Canal System as
Thousands Cheer in Desert Fiesta

A citizenship inaugural for seven
All members who have recently at
tanned their majorities set off the
evening program. Roy Thompson led
with challenge to citizenship and
Ray MouSer offered a citizenship
definition. Stanley Hawk gave the
All pledge and the ceremony closed
with singing God Bless America
and the national anthem.
No Money Lost
The All youths taking part were
Mary Jane Saunders, Joseph Green,
James House. Raymond McAanally.
Ernest Furrer, Lucille Cooke and
Mary Jane Denham.
Although all the bills and eXpen-
ses for the celebration had not been
tabulated Monday, Ted Kipf of Holt
vile, chairman OF the arrangements
committee, expected the sponsors
to come out lin the black. He said
the entire affair would cost in The
neighborhood OF $1,000. part of
which was made up from contribu-
tlons from county, district and AS
soclated Chambers of Commerce
1mperial's chamber offered a. s25
donation. Profit from concessions
was expected to make up any deficit,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
U. 5. Supreme Court VIII Review Row
Between Bethlehem, Justice Dept.
On Excessive World War Profits

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA. (UP)-
The supreme court today agreed to
review the governments controversy
with the Bethlehem Shipbuilding
Corp, in which the justice depart
ment accused the firm of reaping
"unconscionable" profits on World
wa ship construction.
The courts decision on merits of
this case. expected around January,
may carry important rulings af-
feeting current defense contracts
aggregating billions of dollars.
The supreme cour: agreed to re-
view another important case-that
of Earl Browder, the Communist
party's presidential candidate, who
seeks to have a conviction of pass
port fraud charges set aside.
Acting on a long list of petitions.
the court also agreed to review other
important cases. The court:
Agreed to decide the legality of
awards Of the German American
mixed claims commission arising
from the Black Tom and Kingsland
N. J., munitions explosions just
prior to the United States entry
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Russia, Japan in
Undecided Roles
As Drive Looms
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which scattered high explosive bombs
over a wide area. 1t apparently is
similar to the dread basket" bomb
previously used TO scatter incendiary
bombs.
Germany sent single motored
fighter bomber planes over to bomb
London, Liverpool and other British
cities Monday night. The fighter
bombers previously had been en-
ployed, for the most part, in day.
light raids and German had con-
tinued to use bomber-type planes for
the night attack. (See Page Three
for analysis by j. w. T. Masono
There was no indication OF the
reason for the switch in tactics.
The German planes met a heavy
barrage over London. 1t started
shortly after the night air alarm
sounded. Despite the barrage, bombs
were dropped.
One German plane dropped two
large parachute flares and two
bombs in the London area. Anti
aircraft crews turned their machine
guns loose on the flares and brought
them down.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA. (UP)-
Samuel Dardeck, alias Sam Darcy,
Communist candidate for governor
of California in 1884, was ordered
returned from Pennsylvania to Cali
fornia to face perjury charges in a
u. S. supreme court ruling today.
The supreme court denied Dar-
deck a review of lower court deci-
sion dismissing his fight against
eXtradition.
Dardeck was indicted in San
Francisco on charges of false regis
tration 1t was alleged that he had
registered for voting under the name
of Sam Darcy and had said he was
born in New York whereas his true
birthplace was in Russia.
After his arrest in Philadelphia
after a long search, Dardeck con-
tended that the alleged false state
ments were immaterial to the pur-
pose for which the affidavit of reg
istration was made. He argued he
was entitled under California law
to take any name he chose and as
he was entitled to vote as the son
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
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works.
Virtually every speaker paid trib-
ute to Mark Rose, district director,
vino fought for many years to obtain
the canal. Rose, scheduled to speak,
las on the grandstand but did not
deliver an address because OF a re-
cent bereavement.
Also on the speakers stand was
a host of prominent visitors as well
as a collection of pioneer settlers
rarely seen together. Among them
were w. F.. Gillett of Los Angeles
who turned the first dirt at Sharpe's
heading and Joe Anderson, one of
the first directors of No. 5 Water
Company. Gillett, whose family was
one of the first to come to Imperial
Vollev. fathered Gilbert G.llett, first
white male child born in the valley.
Indians Lead Way
Arrival of Quechan Indians down
the canal by canoe set off the cele-
bration at the canal site. The In
dams were followed by Father Nep-
tunes barge and the program start
ed.
Interludes between speeches were
filled by musical selections from the
Yuma band, the Imperial Valley
Boys band, Swiss band and Yuma
Indian band. Roy Thompson served
as master of ceremonies.
Following a benediction by the
Rev. Kenneth Engle the crowd dis
persed to take up celebrating in
more jovial manner that evening
in Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Farm Debt Group
Red? It's News 10
EI Centro Member
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foreclosure. He cited a number of
examples of how the Imperial coun-
ty commiItee-William McFadden
of Westmorland, chairman, Jack
Benson of Brawley, Sam Robinson OF
Mesquite Lake, Argyle MacLachlan
of CaleXico, A. G.. Jones of Brawley
and w. J. Wilson of Brawley, con-
ciliator-had prevented foreclosures,
The Imperial committee, like 9TH
er county committees in the state,
works with the Farm Security Ad-
ministration to help ranchers get
back on their feet The committee
men act without authority in an
advisory capacity.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Cavalry to Camp
North Of SeeIey
Within Next Month
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and the actual camp site. There is
nearby desert country for extensive
maneuvers as we'll as three-mile
rifle range. The regiment, however,
nay use the U. S. Marine Corps
range near Dixieland.
II is possible that the camp may
be a permanent fixture.
Colonel McClane told me the
regiment would be here at least
year." according to Robert Hays,
chamber secretary.
Meanwhile, it was learned that
preparations are under way at Cam
20 for another camp and it was
considered likely that the regiment
wCdld use the Imperial site in the
winter and move to the mountains
for the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
California Communist Loses Fight "A
Against Extradition to Face Charge
He FaLsified Registration Facts

of a naturalized cllizen, HIS PIace
of birth was immaterial.
District Attorney Charles F. kel-
ley of Philadelphia argued that the
fact the indictment existed was
grounds sufficient for extraditioh.
He said the alleged false statements
were material, as they would make
it possible for DarGeck to register
and vote twice, once under the name
of Darcy and once as Dardeck.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Scanning I.V
News Horizon
ASKS INFORMATION

Anyone Knowing the WhereaboulS
of Ben G.. Frank and Minnie Mar
tin. believed to be living some
where in Imperial Valley. Monday
were asked to give the information
to Undersheriff Rodney Clarke at
the sheriff's office in El Centro as
he received a request for news o
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Hopper Infestation
In Valley Studied

G. c. Wilson from the state de-
partment of agriculture, was in the
valley Monday to study grasSnop-
per infestations in the county and
test results obtained from various
pcisons, according TO 3. A. Harri-
gan county agricultural commits
Sioner.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Burglars Loot
Home at Braw!ey

BRAWLEY. Oct. 14.-The home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Antwine Nelson
north of Brawley was left sham
bles Sunday by burglars who looted
the place of large quantity of
mems and women's wearing appar-
el.
Nelson said the burglary occur
red between sundown and s p. m.
Sunday while the family was away
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Rambling Reporter

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a wagon also being towed!
Strenuous Play
Russ Yeager found out Saturday
that golf's not quite as simple as
it looks.
Saturday night he came home
rubbing strained muscles and he's
got plenty in that frame of his
with naive, bewildered look on
his face:
Il always thought that was an
easy camel" he said.
(He shot 102, which is mighty
good for the first time around)
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
NATIONAL PARK
BILL VETOED

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA. (UP)-
President Roosevelt today vetoed a
bill appropriating $45,00O for the
purchase of an additional 1908 acres
for the Cleveland national forest
in Orange county, California.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
Chest Executive
Board TO Meet

Executive board of the FL Centre
Community Chest will meet Thurs
day night at the Chamber of Com
merce offices to complete plans for
the annual chest drive. according
to Judge Vaughn Thompson, drive
chairman.
The meeting is set for 7:3O pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14

into the World war.
Agreed to review the controversy
over the Grand river dam in Okla
homa which was climaxed last spring
when Gov Leon c. Phillips called
out the state militia to halt con-
struction of the project.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
ST. MARY'S CHURCH TO
ORGANIZE SCOUT TROOP

St. Marys church leaders will
meet Tuesday night in the church
nall TO organize a boy Scout troop
according to Father w. A. Clavin
who called the meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
VISITS MOTHER

Assessor Collector Dan West anC
niece, Mrs. Robert Sperry, 'irove tc
Monrovia Sunday to sec West
mother, Mrs. Elmina E. West, 81,
who has been suffering from a;
attack of pneumonia fever. Mrs.
West was believed to be out CT
danger
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14

Lion Feuchtwanger, above,
famed anti-Nazi German author
who was reported beheaded
when Germans entered Paris, is
pictured on recent arrival in
Jersey City, N. ]. He escaped
when an American friend "kid-
naped" him from French con-
centration camp before advanc.
ing Germans arrived.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14
WEA Their

Southern California - Generally
clear Monday and Tuesday, except
for night and morning high fog;
maximum. temperature Monday ard
Tuesday near rs; light to gentle
southwest winds.
u. S. Weather Bureau, FL Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-14

Dignified, but far from severe, is this
pattern, featuring delicate floral and
scroll design against soft Burgundy
ground. Ensembles ideally with Peach,
Green, Cedar or Brown accessories.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-14
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page -Four

|. In travelling around the earth
cast to west, would one gain or lose
Il day?
= What government plan for re-
covcry was instituted in 1888?
3. Which of the Great Lakes is lar
gcSt?
I. What arc Clcopatra's needles?
). What word meaning sharp re-
ioindcr or witty rcpartec is also the
name Of Il kind of vessel?
8. With what sport is Wilbur Shaw
associated?
:. What was the name of the man
who flew Il ninC-yCar-old plane TO
Dublin IN 1898?
s. In which book of the Bible arc
the Ten Commandments?
9. What was President ROOSCvCltS
recommendation as To the number of
airplancS that should be built in the
L. S. annually?
10. Name the street in lower Man.
haitian that is famed as the money
center of the United States.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-14
Negro Held
For Forgery

Willie Tillcy, Negro, was bound
over to the next criminal term OF
Vance Superior court under $50 to-
day. after Mayor Henry I. Powell
found probable cause to Il forgery
charge.
Tlllcy is alleged to have forged the
name of +. +. Garter to a check Of
S6.25. drawn upon the Citizens Bank
and Trust Co.. and caShcd the same at
Harry Bakers.
Marshall Rcavis pleaded guilty to
being drunk, and was taxed with
the costs.
Thomas Johnston. Negro, was
charged with aiding and abcting Joe
Johnston in aSsaultnG John Edward
MCGhcc with a deadly weapon, Il
knife. and iniliCting serious injury
upon McGhcc. The defendant was de-
clarcd not guilty.
Willie Angc. Lester Hobby and
Billie Hall said to be of Durham were
given 60 days each on the roads for
theft of gasoline from four cars at
the Corbitt apartments.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-14
Jury Trials
Are Held In
County Court

Jury trials were held yesterday in
county court, with Recorder r. L.
Clements presiding.
A Jury returned verdict of not
guilty as to John Evans, Negro.
charged with operating and manu-
featuring illicit corn whisky.
The court gave directed verdict
of not guilty as to George Jonc5.
Negro, charged with possession OF
non-tax paid whisky for the purpose
Of sale.
James L. Rcavis pleaded guilty to
being drunk, and prayer Tor judy
mcnt was continued upon payment
of the costs.
Walter Wheeler faced the court,
charged with possessing more Alb
whisky than allowed by law, and
was given six months on the roads.
suspended upon payment of fine of
$40 and costs, and not be convicted
of violating any criminal law in
Vance county for the next two years.
The state took mol pros in an
other case against Walter Wheeler,
who faced the court. charged with
ulSDl I'Nt'7''
Charlie Baskerville, Negro, charged
with resisting an officer, pleaded
guilty to forciblC trc5paSSin%, and Wa
given six months, suspended upon
payment of a fine Of $40 and costs.
and not be convicted of violating any
criminal law in Vance county for
the next two years.
Charlie Baskerville. Negro. was
charged with possessing gambling dc
vices, punch boards, and the case
was consolidated with the charge Of
resisting an officer.
James Murphy, Negro, faced the
court, charged with possessing non
tax paid whisky for :alc. He drew
four months on the roads. suspended
lpUn payment of 4 fine Of so ard
.nctc. and not y" convicted or i"Iri-
ing any criminal law in Vance cOun-
ty for the next two years.
The state took Il mol pro" with
leave in the case Of Tom Bullock.
Negro. charged with operating and
manufacturing illicit whisky.
The court found Saunders Kelly
Negro, guilty of possessing "n ilIi"i'
whisky still and operating the same,
but did not pass sentence upon the
defendant.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-14
Teachers In
City Schools
To Be Named

White and culorcd teachers in the
Henderson city schools will be elect
cd at Il meeting of the board OF truS-
tees To be held tonight. Superntcn-
dent +. M. Rollins said to-day. 1t Will
be Il dinner meeting IN the cafeteria
of the high school.
Mr.. Rollins said there would be no
change in any principals, and that
few new teachers would have to be
named.
The superintendent also said the
elementary white orhn"l:; IT tn" re"
had lost one teacher for the coming
wear because Ol It decline IN attend
'r"r records for the l939-4O session.
Attendance records for Henderson
high school, however, had earned an
additional teacher there. he stated.
What other matters would come
before the school board at its meet
ing tonight was not revealed by Mr..
Rollins.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-14
Leaf Houses
Increasing
Floor Space

Work on increased tobacco ware
house facilities is going forward
rapidly in this city and section III
preparation for the coming selling
season.
The largest addition is the new
Carolina Warehouse being built by
w. B. Daniel and F. S. Royster'
which will front on three streets
Chestnut, Montgomery and Walnut
with an aggregate of $4,000 square
feet Of floor space. A portion OF the
walls of the house is we'll on the
way, and floors arc taking shape IN
some other parts The house is TO be
completed and ready for use by the
time of the start of the season.
The Carolina Warehouse will be
leased by the owners OF the property
TO the firm Of Young & Daniel, con-
sisting of w. M. Young, w. B. Daniel,
F. S. Register and r. S. Young.
An extensive enlargement IS al
ready under way at Coopcrs ware
house, adding some thousands OF
square feet of now floor space TO
this old warehouse. 1t is also under
lease to the Young & Daniel firm,
which has operated it for many years.
In Oxford the Johnson Warehouse
is being extensively enlarged, and
the addition will be completed by
late summer. This house is owned
by Watkins brothers and ]. M. Prultt,
and operated by the Watkins broth
ers The addition to the house is
1898 by 1865 feet. Construction is
under supervision Of l.. L. Hlte.