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Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-14
Racing Flames
Sweep Resorts
West of Valley
Hipass Health Camp Not Endangered;
Blaze Leaves Trail of BIackened
Ruin Over 10000 Acres

Brush fires swept uncontrolled through mountain areas
Imperial Valley Saturday leaving blackened ruins
10000 acres of ranch and resort country.
A new fire broke out Saturday morning at Duzura
20 miles of Campo sweeping through $50 to 200
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-14
Patches Smith

Patches Smith
A spare pair of pants-even some
would have done Noel Smith
more good than raise in pay the
other day.
Noel was on a fishing trip with
friends when his pantaloons became
emersed in cold lake water along
with thes rest of his anatomy He
did the natural thing and doffed
his pants placing them before a
campfire to dry out.
The pants dried out all right.
In fact, they dried out permanently.
They dried out to the extent that
there was only a crisp left So all
next day Noel shivered beneath the
charred remains of his trousers. Had
any offers from a Nudist colony yet,
Noel?
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-14
Drastic Measures

Drastic Measures
We know the weather was warm
iSh and we confess we'd considered
drastic measures such as adopting
a frigidaire suit. But really hadn' t
considered going as far as Curly
Watson did Friday night. Unless
our eyes deceived us he was sans
several vital parts of normal Sar-
torial finery.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Brooklyn ........... 900 900 ll4-6 l3 l
Cincinnati -. 2l0 400 OOx-7 80
Carelton, Kimball, and Phelps
Frank; Derringer and Lombardi.
Boston ................ 900 OO2 O3o-5 SO
Chicago ........ 900 900 0O0-O 6 S
Salvo, Fette and Berres; Mooty,
Page and Todd.
Philadelphia So. 0O2 OOl o5O-8 131
Pittsburgh m 400 0Ol l3x-9 IA O
Blanton, ST. johnson and Atwood,
Warren; Brown. Klinger, Lanahan
and Lopez.
New York ...... 010 40l 0oO-6 II 2
st. Louis ........... 021 600 3O1-7 l3 /
Hubbell, w Brown, Lynn and
Danning; Warneke, ]. Russell and
Owen.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-07-14

Going Up
Those shrieks you heard along
about p. m. Saturday were merely
Marguerite Brooks taking her first
airplane ride.
You get the break, however, be-
cause you only have to listen to
the shrieks; but the rest of the Post
Press staff will have to listen to her
give a blow-by-blow description of
how Chad Sproule, Imperial flyer
initiated her to the air.
Installment Meal
A meal at a restaurant appears
to be something of a cafeteria
rite with Mrs. Bobby Ackley
She walked into coffee shop
carrying a sandwich in a sack
and sat down with Slick at the
counter.
81 prefer the sandwiches they
make down the street, but the ice
tea here she explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
Coming Events

May 16-Waterbury Girls club A. c. frolic, Temple hall.
 May 17-Catholic High School alumnae dance. school hall.
 May l7-Italian Republican club auxiliary diner-dance, The Elton.
 May 17-Alpha Omega sorority dinner-dance. Wonder Bar inn.
 May 17-Catholic High School alumnae dance. Baybrook.
 May l7-Youth Temperance coun- cil show, Mill Plain gym.
 Mayl8-North Italian Women's society dance. Concordia hall.
 May 18-Orded of Vasa district initiation, Womsn's club.
 May 18-Washington Park club dinner, community hall.
 May 2I-Naturalist club dinner. The Elton.
 May si-Testimonial dinner for Harrison s. Allen, Y. M. c. A.
 May 22-Judge Jacob Asher, Waterbury Hebrew Institute.
 May 23-Mount Manresa retreat ant dinner. The Elton.
 May 23-Santa Maria Circle show, Women's club.
 May 24-Regina Leonards public recital. Womens club.
 May 26--Daughters Of Abruzzi society show. Concordia hall.
 May 26---Rosary Confraternity and Third Order dinner. The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
PUBLIC INVITED
 TO INSPECT WPA
Professional, Service Pros jects to Be Open to
 All lnterested

Welfare Supt. Martin P. Hayden was notified today that projects of the professional and service divis- ion, Works Propects Administration will be open for public inspection next week. Headquarters of the various projects can be visited af- ternoons and evenings from Monday through Friday, and also on Satur- day morning.
 A complete list of the local WPA project which the public Is invited to view vii be announced soon Among those to be open for inspec- ton are the sewing project at Hamilton avenue school. the toy project at Oronoke school, several Bronson library projects. and sev- eral school projects.
 The open house" program has been arranged by Miss Mary Hug hart, director of the professional and service division of the State WPA, with the approcal of State WPA Administrator Vincent J. Sul- livan.
 The sewing and toy projects are sponsored by the city welfare de- partment. while other projects in the professional and service division are sponsored by other city agen- cies. and local institution.
 Miss Hughart. in letter to MT. Hayden. says that the inspection plan will allow the public an op- portunity to see the work that is being done in the projects under her supervision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
MAN
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Dr. Harlan G. Mendenhall, |, 80, Was Decorated By
 King of Greece In 1919

Litchfield, May I6. - Dr. Harlan George Mendenhall. 80, a resident of Litchfield for nearly g years, died late Wednesday night at his home on South street.
 Dr. Mendenhall, born in Coates vile, Pa., in 1851, the son of Wash ington B. and Susan A. Harlan, re- ceived degrees from Lafayette Col lege, University of Debreczen, Hun gary, and Western Theological Sem- mary, Pittsburgh.
 He was decorated by the King Of Greece with the Order of the Re- deemer in 1919, had long and var jed career in the ministry, and was author of the booK. Presbyterian ism in Perth Amboy".
 The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church. 55th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York. Friday at l0:30 a. m. Burial will be i'll Coatesville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

Hope that Waterbury will exceed its quota of S20000 in the Red Gross drive for funds to aid war stricken inhabitants of Europe is expressed by Mayor Vincent A Scully in an official statement today, He urges that all who can do so make contri- buttons to the fund.
 Declaring "it is Saddening to con- template the havoc and suffering" !" among the peoples of Europe, the mayor says the the Red Gross cam paign offers an opportunity to aid lin a great humanitarian work"
 Tho executive committee of the local Red Gross chapter was notified a few days ago that Waterbury'S share of the $l0,000000 national quota is $20,000. A publicity com mittcc has been formed for the drive, with Mrs, Prank Kcnncy as chairman.
 Mayor Scully's statement today IS as follows:
 It is Saddcning to contemplate
 the havoc and suffering among men, women and children In those areas of EurOc where the horrors of modern warfare are rampant.
 The American Red Cross In It's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
AL Classic Numbers To Highlight Annual
 Appearance Locally
Consolidated Group - Floyd (. Evans, Director to Accompany Unit to Fair Next Week

Attorney John Monagan, presi. dent of the board of aldermen and an ex-member of the orchestra, will make the presentation of awards at the annual concert of the Con- solidated High School Symphony Orchestra, directed by Floyd c Evans, at Wilby High School audi torium next Tuesday evening.
 A week from tomorrow MT. Evans will take the band to the New York Worlds Fair. The group making this trip will be members of the inter- high band.
 The program to be delivered next Tuesday will be an all-classic one ot the old masters. The usherettes for the affair will include Betty Dzinski, Doris Stevens, Ruth Whelan, Boris Hughes Doris Downs and Polly Libby.
 The program will be as follows: Overture Co "Martha" von Fl0tow
 The overture to the opera, Mar tha," is written in pot pourri style;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
Director

that is, the tunes of the opera arc introduced in the overture. After a short introduction, the French horn sings one of the principal melodies. Symphony No. 9 in D Major
 Franz Josef Haydn (l732- 1SO0) hdagio, Allegro, Andante, Allegro, Allegro Minuctto, Allegro Spiritoso, This symphony, written by the "F'ather of the Symphony" is in allegro sonata form. The symphony was written in l788 and was perfor- med at oxford In l70l. ArIoso Johann S. Bach t16S5- -17SO) Probably the original tune was written for the church, perhaps as an Ave Marie, with figured bass, It's hauntingly beautiful melody was later arranged for orchestra with the upper strings carrying the melody throughout.
 Ethiopian Dance
 Clement Delibcs (l836. 1891 This dance does not portray Ethiopia, but rather suggests an Oriental atmosphere. The score calls for every conceivable type Of instrument.
 Concerto In B Minor
 Georg r. Handel $685. 1750) Andanto ma non troppo, Allegro molto-Mr. Berman.
 Carmen Suite No. 1
 Georges Bizct tl83s- 1S75) Prelude to Act W, Argonnaise, In- tcrmezzo, Les Dragons d'Alcala Pre- Jude 10 Act I.
 The arrangement of the Preludes In this group has been called q Suite" As they carry the main themes of the opera, this classifica-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
VERDICT IN WILL
 STAYS UNCHANGED
Niece and Nephew Drop Motion to Set Aside Su-
 periOr Court Decision

A motion to set aside the ver- dict of a superior court jury last week which upheld Probate Judge Patrick Healey in allowing n will drawn by the late William Cleve- land while a patient in St. Mary's Hospital was withdrawn yesterday afternoon and Judgment entered sustaining the will.
 The motion was scheduled to be argued before Judge Carl Foster tomorrow morning at the short calendar session. Under the jury's verdict the entire estate, valued at approximately 5000 goes to a nurse, Agnes Sheehy. Dorothy and Kenneth Loeffler. niece and nephew of the deceased, lost out by the jury's verdict.
 Attorney Maurice T. Healey, Jr., and Attorney Terence c. Carmody appeared in support of the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

ton may be quite correct. The opera was written by Bizet In 1875, and was a failure at It's premiere. Presentation of Awards
 By John Monagan, President of the Board of Alderman, and who Is an ex-member of our orchestra. Overture to Der FrelschutE
 Carl Maria von Weber tl7S6- 1S@6)
 This overture is a miniature story in itself. Its story is similar to the Dutchman. The opening introduc. ton, sung by tho French horns, represents a hunters paradise Night is falling; the charmed bullets are forged by the demon. After the fatal seventh bullet has been fired, the redeeming motive, Agatha s prayer, is heard in the happier major mode, and the overture closes with the grand triumph of the hero- ines love over the wiles of the de. mon.
 The personnel of the orchestra will include:
 VIOLINS-Michael Tolomeo, Con. certmeister, John Zappulla, George Montagno, Joseph DiPietro, Peter Minl, Elinor sills, John Reihl, Frank Falcone, Joseph Tkacheif, Walter Demorsky, Audrew Ceccherni, Ber- nard Lieberman, Anthony Urban- ielli, Frank Iannountuoni, Zpygniew Piotrowsky, Joseph Danauskas, Don- aid Piercey, Angelo Daddona, Mel. son Boulanger, Louis Poretti, James Lord, Alphonse Pelosi, Anthony Lombard, Rose Canuzzi, Mary Long, Louise Mirabilio, Frank Penta, Her. man Somma.
 VIOLA S-Benj njamin Bradley, Richard Spellman, Daniel Perillo, Thomas Doolan, Lucy Sartasiero, Novello Ruggiero, Rodford Bryant, Flavio Cecchettl
 VIOLONCELLOS=Ridgway Shinn John Ruggiero, Robert Nelson, Ber- nice Prillwitz, Ernest Medhurst, Elsie Markham.
 BASSES - Eunice Reichenbach, Carl Rosa, John Moriarty Angelinc Ferraro, Adele Guiffre.
 FLUTES-Joseph Stankus, Mary Ellen True.
 OBOEs-Edward Griffith, John Trentalange.
 CLARINETS-Ralph Scozzafava, William Macchia, Horton Warner, Olga Anastasio, Robert Barrows, Matthew Ricci, Sherman Cohen, Pic Tentoni, Evelyn Lusher, James Mattrella.
 BASS CLARINET-Joseph Bart oletti
 BAssOONS-Alvin Reiner, Bar. bara Rogers.
 ENGLISH HORN--shirlcy Arm strong.
 FRENCH HORN-Gordon Lewis, Daniel Gentle, Beldon DiVito.
 TRUMPETs - Charles Munson, Frank Gentle, Raymond Walch, Natalino DeFrancesco, John Holmes. Phillip Kampncr, Dorado Ciarlo.
 TROMBONES - Kenneth Neale, Dante Galuppo.
 TUBA-Merwin Gibbs.
 PIANO-Lillian Solomon, Priscilla BarroWs.
 TYMPANI-Robert Langc.
 PERCUSSION-Norman Garfield, Francis Brice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
JOHNSON TO HEAD
 MENDELSSOHN CLUB

Phillip Johnson has been nom- mated for the presidency of the Mendelssohn Male Chorus and Howard Sterner has received the nomination for the vice-presidency.
 Elections will bc held next Mon- day evening at the First Congrega- tional church. The nominating committee i; comprised of John Stavnitsky, Clarence Dodson. and Charles Duncan. G. Loring Burwell is director of the chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
$25O Compensation
 For Gianelli Ok'd
ClairmOnt Avenue Resident Must Pay $I69 of Sum For
 Hospital Expenses For Hernia Suffered at Work

and medical bills. The claimant ale legged he suffered a right inguinai hernia February 2l while working on the hospital project and that his doctor ordered an operation on Feb- ruary 23.
 Gianelli claimed he entered the Waterbury Hospital February 26 and underwent the operation, The Bay State firm disrupted his claim and believed that his charge did not come within the hernia statutes, but agreed to the $250 settlement. The hearing was held May 9.
 Arthur Lorec of 325 South Main street, Seymour, was awarded $9.62 weekly for disability between Octo- Der 26 and April 9, and $9,62 for i75 weeks for the complete loss of his right hand, against the Hershey Metal Products Go. of Derby, in an- other agreement approved today by Commissioner Lynch.
 Iorec claimed he was injured Oct ober 26, 1889, when the machine he was working on was working im- properly. Seeking to locate the diff ficulty his left hand was caught In a revolving rod necessitating the amputation of the hand at the wrist.
 He further charged that as a result of the accident he was dis abled from the date of the accident, October 20, to April 9, when he returned to work for the same com- pany.
 Agreements had been submitted by the insurance company, but the claimant would not sign. The hear ing was held by Commissioner Lynch in Derby May 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
RUTH |. THOMPSON
 GIVEN CAMP POST
Girl Scouts Registrations Being Accepted Now For
 Periods at Wequapauset

The Waterbury Girl Scout Council will have Miss Ruth l.. Thompson of Bremen, Ohio as director at We quapauset, the summer camp in Waterville, this season. Miss Thomp- son is a graduate of Ohio Wesle- van University and received her masters degree from New York University. She has had experience as Y. w. c. A. director at Piqua, Ohio, and in various girl scout camps. She has also been identified with the Ncighporhood House of New York City At the present time she is itinerant Girl Scout director at A3bury Park, N. J, and Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
 Members of the camp committee are now addressing meetings re- garding camp activities and pro- grams for the season, and registra- tions are being made for Camp Wequapauset for the summer months.
 Brazil expects 10 ship 30,000000 punches Of bananas to other coun- tries this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

Andrew Gianclll of 52 Clairmont Avenue, who was employed on the state hospial project in Southbury by the Warnard Constructors Inc. of 04 Hilltop street, Dorchester, Mass, was awarded compensation of $250 in full and final settlement of his claim by Commissioner James M. Lynch this morning.
 However, G!anelli will have to pay $i60 of that amount for hospital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
Mayor Urges Support
 For Red Cross Drive
Expresses Hope That Waterburians Will Respond
 Generously to AppeaI--$2O,OO0 City's Quota

annual campaign for ten million dollars tO alleviate suffering and privati0n in thcSs war torn areas, offers tO uS In the United States of America, an opportunity to contribute tO this great human
 itarian work. If the expressions of sympathy which hear among my fellow townsmcn arc any cri-
 teri0n, Waterbury, as always, will attain and exceed It's quota of twenty thousand dollars. I com
 mend this cause Co our citizens aS urgent and deserving and trust that every effort will be eXcrted to raise funds as quickly as possible so that the Red Cr0sS may he in a position tO carry on It's great work,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
Step Out From Your Ugly Fat!
And Not Only Look Better But Feel Years Younger

Now you may slim down your face and figure without starva- ton dieting or back breaking exercises. Just eat sensibly and take Marmola under the conditions and accord ing to directions on the package.
 Marmola Tablets have been sold to the public for more than thirty years. More than twen- ty million boxes have been distributed dur ing that period.
 Marmola is not a cure-all. Marmola is only for adult fat per- sons whose fatnesa is .nstaad hv a thVroid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
n&%<~ MY~>~%
 GSTABLisHED JseE
gSTADLiSHED lseS

Our $35 two trousers mems suits are wonderful - -osk the man who wears one-he knows. a And he's toIking too-Becouse in our history of fifty-five yeors we've never sold so mony good suits from good word of mouth advertising.
 When we set out on this quest for better $35 suit we knew it had 10 be sood-ln fact knew it had to be better thon any other two trousers $35 suit in our long history. We'll = Wen tell you fronkIy this "Heorthspun" two trousers suit at $35 deserves al the good things inc men ofWo- terbury are spying about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
OUIT.CLAIM DEED
 FILED BY HOSPITAL

The quit claim decd which the board of aldermen last week author ized Mayor Vincent Scully to &C., cept from St. Mary's Hospital Corp. has been filed at the town clerks office. The deed is for land at Franklin and Scovill streets, and will allow the widening of the street at that point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
High School Orchestra In Pre- World Fair Concert Tuesday
Famous NetUs Analyst To Speak At Retredtdnts' Dinner Here
Basil (. Walker Guest of Mt. Manresa Band at
 Reunion May 23rd

Unusual interest attaches to the visit here nex: week of Basil c. Walker, distinguished radio com mentator on international affairs and special writer for International New Service for many years, who will be the guest speaker at the l4th annual banquet Of the Water bury Band of Mt, ManreSa retreat- ants, scheduled for the Hotel El- ton on Thursday, May 9.
 MT, Walkers past experience and his present knowledge Of conditions in Euorpe form background which give him q wide scope for his re- marks. Well-known as a speaker who goes straight to the facts MT. Walker is expected to bring mes- sage to Waterbury that will be as informative as 1t is warning.
 Originally Mir. Walkers address was scheduled to be on "'rhe Dawn Of New Historic Epoch Whether or not he will doviate from his text to dwell on the recent turmoil that IldS upSCb BuOIDc nus uOJ pecIl learned by the committee, but 1t is safe to assume that his remarks will be most timely and pertinent to the changing conditions as they arc found today in Europe.
 Accompanying MT Walker to this city for the annual event will be the Rev Daniel F, Hart, s, J., Spir- itual Director of the Manrcsa re- treat house, He is well-known to Wa tcrburianS through his visits here and his conduct of the annual re- trCatr at Staten Island,
 Promoter James J, Hennessy, who is the oldest retreatant in Water bury and vicinity and who is direct ly responsible for the formation of band here, will present the toast master, Joseph F. KCnney, we'll known automobile salesman and re- treatant,
 Mayor Vincent Scully. a retreat member, will extend greetings on behalf of the city,
 The musical program is being ar- ranged by Professor F, r. Harmon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
Full Weather Report

Boston, May IO-UP)-Weath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Cloudy with OccaKiOnai showers tonight and early Fridny. Somewhat cooler.
 MASSACHUSETTS, -- o c n sional showers tonight and early Friday. Cooler in the interior.
 RHODE ISLAND - Oc c n sional showers tonight and early Friday, Some what cooler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
WILLIAM WAGNER
 ASKS $25O DAMAGES

Damages of $250 are asked by William II. Wagner of Wocdbury against George E. Baldwin of New York city In a civil action filed this morning in common pleas court. Non payment of a loan of $209.60 made May 4 is the basis of the liti- gation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

deficiency lhypothyrnidInnl but who arc oth- crwise normal and healthy. Ws de nDs make any diagnosis aa that ls the function of your physicias. who must he consulted for that purpose. Why not try to lose those ugly. un- comfortable pounds the Marmoia wayg Get . box Of MaFmola today from your drusgisA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

Because many bus and street car rides and telephone calls costs four cents each, bankers of Northern Ireland favor the issuance of four cent coin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

Outing Plans Discussed
 The Dramatic Club of the Church Of Our Lady of Mount Carmel met Tuesday evening in the parish hall and outlined preliminary plans for the annual outing at Smiths Pond in Watertown, Sunday, June l6.
 Vincent Mature was elected chair man of the outing committee, as- sisted by John Rossi, Patrick Bre- dice, Salvatore Fazio, Michael Pon- telandolfo, Vincent Ieronimo, Rocco Ciampi, Louis Celozzi, Laura Spa rano, Anne Raimo, and Mary Ra. naudo.
 A program of sports, entertain ment and short Italian stories will be arranged for the outing. The feature of the afternoons program will be softball game between the boys and girls of the club. Angelo Miro is in charge of publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16
ALEKSIS CALLS
 FARLEY FRIDAY
Lithuanian Federation to Convene at Congress
 Avenue CIubrOOmS
Brooklyn News

The Lithuanian Roman Catho- lie Federation of St. Joseph's church will hold its monthly meeting to- morrow evening at o'clock at the clubrooms on Congress avenue. Prof. Alexender J. Aleksis, cholrmaster and organist, will preside.
 Open New ClubroOmS
 The Lithuanian Citizens Politl- cal club will formally open it's new clubrooms with a social and dance Saturday evening at i03 Green street. The new quarters, re- gently renovated, will be open for public inspection all day Saturday. Saturday evenings entertainment program will start at 2 o'clock and continue until the wee hours Sum day morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-16

Naval Films shown
 Several reels of sound motion pie lures featuring the U. s. navy were shown by Michael Swata of the local naval recruiting office, at last eve- ning's meeting of the Town Plot Community Club at the Town Plot school. He conducted an open forum after the pictures at which he an- swered numerous questions on naval life and naval conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-06-07
State Association of CoIored Women's S
Clubs Ends 34+h Convention Thursd ay

who delivered several particularly
line talks was Mrs. Mabel Gray. q
past president. who is a student
of Negro history and who, in answer
to Mayor Hatton'S welcome, en-
phaSized the patriotism of the race,
pointing out that the Negro is
always willing to do his share and
citing incidents in the past in
proof of that point. Negro club
women she asserted, seek only their
Just right under the constitution
OF the United States
In another address Women in
Negro History" Mrs. Gray told of
the splendid contributions made not
cnlv by those in this country but
by representatives of the race in
various countries of the world.
Another speech OF particular inter
est was that by the district N.Y.A.
supervisor from San Diego, A. France
who talked on youth problems and
how they might be aided, being
introduced by Mrs. Vivian Osborne
Marsh, N. Y A. supervisor.
For the Ell Centre club hostess
group. Mrs. Prince was official hos
tess and Mrs. Frances M. Burleigh,
general manager.