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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
HOLY NAME HOLDS
 PARTY TOMORROW

The St. Thomas Holy Name so- ciety will hold their annual card party tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock in the clubrooms on Beacon street.
 Comsr. Michael Grout heads the card party committee, assisted by pr. Clarence Hamilton, c. M., and Martin Crean. On the banquet com mittee is Penfield Marlborough, chairman, assisted by Al Colgan and John Ruzinkovic.
 The committee also plans several acts of entertainment which will consist of Robert Blacker and Tim mic Shea. Dennis Hickey fill play the piano and the Rossi duet team will sing familiar ballads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
SPO7LIGHTZNG- Brass City News

Court of Common Pleas today through Thursday and Friday, where examinations of men and women seeking final citizenship papers are being conducted.
 Mir Murray said approximately 150 persons would be examined during this period, and in addl- ton, special eases will be consid- cred on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
By PAUL MANNING NEA Service Stan Correspondent

London April 28-There wasn't much of time lag be- tween the siren and the bombs They were in fact almost simultaneous. First the piercing shriek of dive bomber followed by one two three explosions. After which the German plane eveed out and streaked for home.
 On the first explosion ncked my chin with the On the second fiat the bathroom floor and the third slid three feet because the concsson from that nearby blast rocked the hotel like leaf. AMBULANCES IN A FLOWING STREAM
 But three minutes after had picked myself up off that bathroom floor rushing down the street towards the railroad station which had been hit this early
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
Injured

William Lasher. about 70. fo 47 Prospect street. was admitted to thte Waterbury hospital yesterday after he fell down a flight Of cement steps in the Union station of the New Haven railroad.
 Lasher was discovered by a station attendant and taken to the hospital in the police ambulance by Patrolmen Jerry Moynihan and John Shea. The elderly man re- ceived a lacerated scalp and other injuries. His condition was report ed as fairly cornfortable' today by hospital attaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28

neighobrs noticed the youths push ing the car and notified police headquarters Officer Culliton was sent to the scene.
 Three other youths were picked up by the police on charges of in- corrigibility after a stolen automo- bile in which they were riding was halted in the Wateryille section.
 A 14-year-old boy and two others who are younger will appear before Judge John L. Gaffney later this week. The youngsters were turned over to their parents by the police.
 Charles Lang and Helen Parrish on hand for the Hollywood Stars initial exhibition baseball game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
HOnOred!

Alfred R. Petrocelli of this city. has been elected treasurer of Phi Kappa fraternity at Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y, where he is a student in electri- cal engineering.
 He is the son of Mrs. Theresa Petrocelll, 26l Grave street, and a graduate of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
YOUNGSTERS HELD
 ON THEFT CHARGE 

While attempting to steal 6 car on Chase Parkway yesterday after noon. two boys were apprehended by Motor Patrolman John Culliton while two companions, both under 16 years managed to escape. The other two youngsters will be picked up today.
 Patrolman Culliton said that the four were attempting to roll a se- dan from It's parking place near 374 Chase Parkway where one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
RECORDINGS STUD
 LIBRARY PROGRAM

"White Cliffs of Dover" currentlN popular Alice Duer Miller narrative poem, will be interpreted ct this evenings learning to listen class at the Bronson Library, in Q new re. cording featuring a splendid inter. pretation by Lynn Fontanne, noted English American actress. This res corddng marks the first presentations of a poetic recording of British sens timent and courage. by the local WPA adult education program, ifi cooperation with the library.
 Claudette Colbert, born in France. was reared iis New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
Judgments

A foreclosure was granted to the Bristol Savings bank against Yale Matzkin of Waterbury, administrator, and others, for $517, on property on W0lcott street, Bristol, in the Hartford Court of Common Pleas Friday.
 Judgment by default for $445.06 was granted c. Fox and Company of Hartford against Frank J. and Mary l.. Hodson of 205 Columbia boulevard, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
LATE REALTY NOTES
QUIT CLAIM DEED

Waterbury Savings Bank to Bernice Blekls, property at North Leonard and Summit streets.
 Mary J. Mastrlanna to Angelo FasanN property at Congress avenue and Ross street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28

The worlds most dangerous game, the Argentine gaucho pas time of Fl Pato, which was banned by the goernvment because of the many fatalities incurred. forms one of the thrilling features of RKO's Radios new filmusical, They Met in Argentina. Maureen OHara and James Ellison have the romantic leads sn the production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
New Citizens

Federal examiners Joseph J. Murray and Emil P. Bouchard of Hartford are appearing in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
WARRANTY DEED

Angelo Fasano to Mary J. Mas tFianna, property on Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28

Nearly 100000 pounds of Ameri- can tobacco were received in India Id lo40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-28
MORTGACE DEED

Bernice Blekis to the Waterbury Savings Bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
EIks Schedule Two
Social Events
For January

Two Sociai events are scheduled
for January by the Ell Centro Elks
lodge. an anniversary dance on jar.
18. and the opening play in the
annual bridge tournament on Jan.
81.
The anniversary dance is open
only to Elks and their friends.
Jan. l6 marks the 25th anniver-
sary Of the lodge and big celebra-
ton is scheduled for that evening.
with the anniversary dance the fol-
lowing Saturday, Jan IS. The
dance is free TO Elks and their la
dies. No outside guests will be in
Vited for this evening. A popular
orchestra has been engaged for
the dance and a buffet supper will
be served after II o'cleck.
This year the bridge parties will
take place on Friday. instead OF
the usual Thursday evenings Start
ing with Jan. "a there will be one
bridge party a month for four
months, with prizes each evening,
and grand awards at the end of
the tournament. A fried chicken
dinner will be served at 7 O'Clock
and the games will start imme-
diately afterwards.
Both contract and duplicate are
to be played. with prizes in each
division.
r.. P. Moore is chairman of the
committee composed of: E. A.
Nance, w. J. McClelland, Theodore
B. Reynolds.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Marriage Friday
Interests Many

Miss Evelyn Robertson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Randolph Robert
son of Heber, will be married to
Jack Williams, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. Williams Friday night at 8 o.
clock in the National City Methodist
church, Eighth and G streets.
The reception will be held at the
home of Mrs. Frank. A. Campbell,
Otay.
Miss Robertson is a graduate of
Central high school where she was
prominent in school activities, and
Mr.. Williams is a graduate of Sweet
water high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

entrance of the bride TO the strains
of the Mendelssohn wedding march,
Pretty Bride
In keeping with the simplicity of
the event, the bride was married in
her smart goiue-away suit of brown
with which she wore matching ac-
cessories and a becoming brown
suede hat with a short nose-length
veil. Her corSage was an exquisite
combination of violets and pink
canellias.
Both Mrs. Hoffman, mother of
the bride, and Mrs. Baker, mother
of the bridegroom, wore corsages
of gardenias.
Guests at the wedding were Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Hoffman, the brides
parents; Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of
Long Beach, aunt of the bride
groom; Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Grizzle
of Pasadena, Mrs. James Graeser of
Oakland, DR.. H. b. Graeser, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Copeland, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. G. Sawyer, Keith Nets, and Mrs.
Baker, mother of the bridegroom,
all OF HOlJVllle.
After the informal reception which
took place Immediately following
the ceremony, and during which the
bride and bridegroom cut their
handsome wedding cake, Dr.. and
Mrs. Baker left for a honeymoon
trip OF several weeks which will
take them to Bryce canyon, Zion
national park and other places OF
interest in the Pacific southwest.
The bride, whose family were
formerly residents of Kentucky, at
tended the Los Angeles schools and
was graduated from the University
of California at Los Angeles.
DR.. Baker comes from we'll
known pioneer family, his father,
the late b. L. Baker, being prom
inent valley rancher. DR.. Baker at
tended the Holtville elementary and
high schools, was graduated from
the University of Southern Califor
mia, and completed his medical
training and interneship at Duke
University, Durham, South Carolina.
He is a member of Alpha Omega
Alpha, honorary scholastic medical
fraternity, and as an ear, nose and
throat specialist, has practiced in
Los Angeles for the past two years
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Schools
Churches
CALENDAR
rVfITn cnAN
THURSDAY

2O-30 club, 7. California hotel
Junior club, 1880, 10000 club
Townsend club No. 2, 1880, court
house
R. A. M. No. 1O9, 1880, Masonic
temple
Building trades council, 1880, La
Dor temple
electricians union, 1880. Labor
temple
b. P. o. E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall
Night school, 10, high school
Scout troop IL, 1870, Scout hut
Rose Mesquite, 1880, Rose school
FRIDAY
Southern District board, 10. Cal
ipatria club
Jasper, II, Henry HOra home
kiwanis club. Barbara Worth
P.-T. A., $50, Harding school
O. E. S. box social, $50, Masonic
temple
Beginners bridge, 1880, 591 State
Imperial Yuma Peace officers, I,
CaleXic0 International club
Associated Chambers of Com
merce5 1:3U, CaiIpatria Veter
ans hall
Senior play, g, high school
Mt. Signal, 7:45, Mt. Signal school
Acacia, 7:30, Acacia school
Cavalry dance, 0, Veterans hall
Union No. l119. 7, Labor temple
Panters' union, 1880, Labor tenn
pie
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Fourth Birthday Party Incentive

Four years old on Tuesday little
SUZANNE Harris, daughter of Mr.
ana Mrs. Stevens II. Harris of 764
oahdalWood Drive, celebrated that
important anniversary at a party
given for her by her mother.
The small guests enjoyed games,
but the highlight Of the afternoon
was the birthday cake, decorated to
resemble a merry -go-round and
thoroughly delighting the young
sters with It's ornaments and rad
lating streamers.
Guests were: Francis Maoce
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Ambulance Corps
Plans Bre akfas+

CAL1PATRIA, Jan. 9.-Calipatria
Women's Ambulance Corps is spon-
soring a breakfast for Saturday
morning, O'Clock, in Prather's
cafe, at which Mrs. Sigma Erick-
son of Pasadena, state organizer
for the Green Guards of America
women's home defense organization,
Will explain the work of her organi-
zation. Two members of the Or
ganlzatlon will come from Sacra-
mento to accompany Mrs. Erick-
son on her trip to the valley
Possibility of affiliating with this
organization will be discussed. and
all women interested in the work
will be welcomed. Breakfast reser-
vations should be made with Mrs.
William C. Wilkinson, telephone
266 Callpatria. Or with Prather's
cafe. Mrs Wilkinson is head of
the Callpatri: ambulance corps
unit.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
District Board
Ne cts FRIDAY
In nCaIpatria

Club women of Imperial Valley
will journey to Calipatria Friday
to attend the sessions of the execu-
tive board of the Southern District
California Federation of Womens
clubs.
Mrs. r. c.. Miller, district presi-
dent, will preside, and Mrs George
King of BraWley, county president,
and Mrs. William r. Fowler, presi-
dent of the Calipatria Womens
club, are the official hostesSes.
Various county presidents are to
speak on problems of national de
Tense, and prominent among the
speakers is Sheriff K. w. Ware of
Imperial county The board will
convene at 10 a. M, the Calipatria
club women serving the neon lun-
cheon.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Son ofPioneer Va||eyFa Fami|y
Weds Los Angeles Girl

HOLTVILLE, Jan. 9.-The home
OF Mrs. Della L. Baker Wednesday
was the scene of a simple and i'm
pressive wedding at which Miss
Ila Marie Crabb, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. M. Hoffman of Los
Angeles, became the bride of DR..
John Samuel Baker, son of Mrs.
Baker and the late B. L. Baker.
The marriage was solemnized at
10 am. with the Rev. Mr.. Kenneth
Engle of the Holtville Methodist
church reading the service in the
presence of members of the two
families.
Poinsettlas, white chrysanthe-
NUNS and lighted tapers formed
background before which the dou-
BILE ring ceremony was performed.
II Love You Truly" and "Oh
Promise Me-, played on the violin
by Kenneth Gideon preceded 1 the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Large Membership
For Club Section

Approaching the 100 mark, the
Arts and Crafts section Of the Ten
Thousand club now has a total of
90 members, according to an
nouncement made at the groups
meeting Wednesday in the club
house.
After their business session the
members spent the day working on
their various craft projects, stop
ping at noon to enjoy a luncheon
served by Mesdames Forrest Man
ley, James Noel. Grady Neeley,
Mark McMahan. These hostesses
used a New Years theme in their
pretty appointment
Guests included Mesdames John
D. Jackson. w C. Shelton, A w.
Howard, and William Johnson.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Advanced Bridge
Section Ne cts

Mrs q. II. Montgomery. IT'S Len
Rey avenue, was hostess Wednes-
day afternoon to the members OF
the Junior Ten Thousand clubs
advanced bridge section, the group
meeting at her home for an af-
ternoon of contract.
Mrs C. A Irving won high score
and Mrs. Russell Yeager the sec
and, and the other members pre-
sent were: Mesdames Richard
Moore, Frederick Powers Heald
Leonard Cary, Burton Brock. v. A.
Francisco, w. Martin. Miss Eliza
beth Meyer. The guests included:
Mesdames Stevens II. Harris. Will
liam G.. Outlook of Ell Centre and
Mrs. w. j. Emery of San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

Janet Bowman, Jon Deaton. Rus
sell Kirk, Patsy Montgomery, JAG
quelin Johnson, Alan and Phil
Heald, Jane and Edwin Schlender,
Angela McNeece, Ronald Buehner
of Ell Centre: Helen House and
Gayle Mackey of Imperial.
Mrs. Harris was assisted by Su-
zannes grandmother and aunt,
Mrs j. H. Harris of Calipatria.
and Mrs. Joe Williams.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Two Ne e+inss for
OAR. Chapter
Clubs
Society

De ANA chapter, D A. r, will
have two meetings in January: the
regular monthly meeting which will
take place at 2 D. m. Saturday at
the home of Mrs. Ralph Congreve
and the special meeting at the E.
George Luckey home on Jan. 10
at which time Mrs. Perry Wallace
Mcdonald, state regent, will be
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09

with her to display to club mem
bers. This same talk was given re-
Gently for the San Diego Wednes-
day club and proved to be one Of
the most popular of the entire
year, as the speaker not only has
the gift of describing her eXper-
fences in entertaining fashion, but
she has a delightful sense of hu-
NOR which makes her program
thoroughly enjoyable.
Arts and Crafts section MEM
bers will be hostesses for the day.
Mrs. Don C. Paulus, president,
has called the club business meet
ing for 2 p. m.
Miss Sweet will talk also at the
Dams Entire section meeting Thurs
day evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
BACkACnE,
Lee Pains May
BE DANGER SIGN
OF Tired kidneys

If backache and leg pains are making you
miserable, don't just complain and do nothing
about them. Nature may be warning you that
your kidneys need attention.
The kidneys are Natures chief way of taking
excess acids and poisonous waste out of the
blood. They help most people pass about
pints day.
II the is miles of kidney tubes and filters
don't work well, poisonous waste matter stays
in the blood. These poisons may start nagging
backaches, rheumatic pains, leg pains, loss of
pep and energy. getting up nights, swelling.
ness. Frequent or scanty passages with smart
ing and burning sometimes shows there is some
thing wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Doan's
Pills, used successfully by millions for over 40
years. They give happy relief and will help
the Is miles Of kidney tubes flush out poison
GUS waste from the blood. Get Doan's Pills.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Ten Thousand Club to Hear
Travel Talk on South Seas

With southern cruises the vogue
after the holidays, Ten Thousand
Club members will enjoy one by
proxy when on Thursday of next
week they hear Miss Elaine Sweet
of San Diego describe her journey
among the South Sea Islands.
The speaker will touch briefly on
the places which her cruise of
some two years took her: New
Zealand, Australia, FIJI, the Solo
mon Islands, Papau, New Guinea.
and Tahiti. She will devote most
of her talk to a four day visit she
had in a Samoan village as the
guest of the high chief.
During her trip Miss Sweet COL
lected many items of native craft
work, some of which she will bring
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
Discuss Vocations
For Girl Reserves

Vacations was the subject for
discussion at the Central Girl Re-
serves meeting Monday night in
the Methodist social hall where Miss
E. C. Barnard and Miss Matte Jim
Michael spoke on the profession of
nursing, and Miss Helen Barsu-
mian, on teaching.
Marilyn Ingle presented a pro-
gram of piano numbers featuring
the music of the middle nineteenth
century. Other musical numbers
included a vocal solo by Dorothy
Rapson who was accompanied by
Janet Smaller.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-09
St. Mary's S Plans
Bazaar, Dinner

st. Mary's Altar society has set
Jan. 30 as the date for its bazaar
and Italian dinner. both of which
will take place in the social hall
of the church. Complete plans will
be announced later.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10

old mrn step out on his front
porch and walk over 10 the edge,
a rife poised In his hands.
without saying one word
that ! could hear, he leaned his
shoulder against an upright
post. raised his gun and pointed
IL towards the departing trio
who were then more than n hun
dred yards down the winding
path.
''POore was struggling with
officer Bailey who had him col
Jared. Redmond was several
steps In the rear.
suddenly from the porch a
red flame spat from the rife
and Redmond dropped I'm his
tracks like a felled tree. Bailey
instantly released his hold on
his prisoner and reached for his
gun.
There was another sharp re-
port from the porch and Bailey
slumped 10 the ground. Brooks
turned upon his heels and calmly
strOlled back into the house"
1t seemed incredible that
man as old as Green Allen
Brooks could draw such an ac-
curate bead at that distance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10
Able Pinch Hitter

She broke into radio about SIX
years ago and won q reputation
as a dramatic actress . Also
became known as a good sport
and able pinch hitter Once,
with exactly six seconds prep
aration, subbed for a Chinese
girl who had failed TO show I'D
- Was so convincing as an
Oriental that she finished out
the series.
Within the past year and a
half has played Vera Vaguish
characters in some six pictures
most recent release Is Para
mounts Kiss the Boys Good
bye" IL currently working
in Republics ice Capades."
Between movies and radio n
definitely settled I'm Hollywood
now Lives in a hillside home
with her 12-year-old daughter
and a 6-year-old pomeranian
Has no special economies and
only one pet extravaganza
clothes. - y
She speaks a smsttering 81
French and Spanish and plays a
snattering Of piano and guitar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10
Hears Shooting;
Sees Man Running

The informant on the other
end Of the wire continued:
1T heard shots and saw the
man running. notified Ball
when he came along later-he IL
now guarding the house"
Giles sped 10 the designated
scene. 35 miles from JoneSville.
and found Deputy Ball in the
highway, his hand clutching a
service gun and his eyes glued
upon a cabin perched high up on
the mountainSide.
What happened ." the sheriff
asked breathlessly.
"Old Man Brooks shot down
Redmond and Bailey In cold
blood replied Ball.
The sheriff followed the dep
uty's finger along a zigzag path
that wriggled up the steep hill
side like a snake. A few yards
apart lay the crumpled forms
of two men.
How do you know It was
Brooks"
Deputy Ball pointed up the
highway toward neighbor's
house.
Richard sproles heard two
shots fired from Brooks front
porch and saw the two men
drop. No one In the entire noun
tain country hut Brooks could
shoot like that"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10
Steel Door Opens.
Jones Comes In

The steel door leading from
the Jail was suddenly unlocked
and a tall erect figure with white
hair and beard stepped inside.
His deeply-set eyes OF steely
gray swept the room like an
Arctic blast and failed to rest
for even a split second upon
Giles standing by the wall and
presenting a full view.
There was an expression OF
skepticism in Sheriff Abers
eyes. but Giles felt he could not
be mistaken.
''HOwdy. Allen" Giles greeted
him. 'T have como to take you
back to Virginia.
There was not the slightest
sign OF surprise, not even a
minute twitch of the muscles in
his bronzed face as he calmly
said.
Tho name IL Jones, sir-John
III. Jones"
But 1 know you as Green
Allen Brooks" the sheriff re-
taliated.
And who might you be ?" the
old man asked politely.
You know as we'll as do
that 1 am Bob Giles. sheriff Of
Lee County. Virginia
There are charges against
mo In Virginia 2"
His attitude made Giles angry:
THE double murder OF county
policeman Robert Bailey and
deputy sheriff Arch Redmond at
your home near Gibson station
on the eighteenth OF July, 1886.
have papers for your extrsdi-
tiOn. DO you waive extradition
or will i"
"Oh, yes" the preacher inter-
rupted softly. you are an officer
Of the law and I will 70 with
you. But I warn you, sir, you
are making a very grave mis-
take, one that Is bound to cause
you trouble"
I'll run that risk" the sheriff
growled. Get your thing. tn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10
Threat Completes
Criminal Case

That threat uttered by Green
Allen Brooks, when released
from Jail, now only too sadly
told the complete story.
Leaving Ball at the house TO
arrest Luther Poore should he
return, and TO guard the bodies
OF the slain officers until the ar
rival OF an ambulance, Giles
wendell his way back down the
steep mountain path TO his car.
Awaiting him there was Rich
ard Sproles, who lived 200 yards
beyond The Brooks home and
said he had witnessed the trag-
edy--
II was sitting In my front
yard" he voluntarily stated,
when 1 saw officers Redmond
and Bailey get out Of their car
and climb the mountain path TO
the Brooks home.
within a few minutes I saw
Luther running along the side Of
the ridge back of my place with
the two officers I'm close pursuit.
Repeatedly they called upon him
TO stop; but he paid no attention.
The two officers began firing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-10
Officers Drunk
Witnesses Say

Each declared the two officer.
had come to their mountain
home that July afternoon drunk
and had threatened TO wipe out
the whole Brooks family" But
none were able TO satisfactorily
explain the shots in the back
prima facie evidence refuting
any self-defense plea.
The mountain jury received
the case at $40 Saturday morn
ing, May %. 1898. Twice they
reported they were hopelessly
deadlocked and twice Judge
Carter sent them back for
further deliberations. At 4:30
that afternoon they announced
that a verdict had been reached
not guilty!
Although a complete shock to
the staid Commonwealth OF Vir-
ginia and considered rank
travesty on justice. it was not
any surprise to the mountain
people who had jammed the
court room and overfiowed into
the corridor and street through
out the trail.
One and all, they were sure
"the old man would come out
all right I"