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Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
INTEND TO WE'D

A notice Of their intention to
marry was filed with County Clerk
w. J. McClelland Tuesday by
Manuel Vasquez, 90, farm laborer
and Urbana Castro, 10, CaleXico
residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
SHELTON Ia

HOLLYWOOD, May 5 CUP) -
Richard Red Shelton, radio and
screen comedian classified IA in
the draft after his wife divorced
him three months ago, today await
ea results OF his blood test, prelimi-
nary step TO determine whether he
will be inducted into the armed
services.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
TO CONFER DEGREES

FL Centro chapter No. 100, RAM,
will confer degrees at the meeting
Thursday night, 80 O'Clock,
Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
DIVORCE GRANTED

Myrtle CLANCY obtained an inter-
locutory divorce in Imperial county
superior court Tuesday from O. b.
CLANCY.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
LICENSE ISSUED

County Clerk W. j. McClelland
Tuesday issued a marriage license
to DR.. Norbert I. Riegley, 80 Braw-
ley physician, and Charlotte S.
Hansen. "a, physio therapist of
Santa Barbara.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Flying on a bomber and shoot
ing a so calibre gun are among
the latest experiences of Eddie
Guerra. who used to work in Glenn
ents Drug store in Ell Centre. He
was home on leave this week from
Las Vegas, New. where he is at
tending the air corps gunnery
school.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Two Ell Centre boys, Pvts Charles
and Harold Havens, both are in the
service. Charles is a tank driver
at Camp Beal and Harold is at
Camp Roberts. Harold recently had
his appendix removed.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Jack Oswalt, son of Sterling Os-
walt of Ell Centre, is in training
with the naval air corps at Prescott,
AriZ.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Mrs. Mont j. Reid received word
Monday that her son. Bob, a para
trooper, had been sent overseas by
the army.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

tor in cadre ct Aberdeen, Md. His
wife was scheduled to leave BraW-
ley this week to join her husband.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

At the close of an intensive army
air force clerical course, Pfc. George
o. Chappell was qualified for
permanent assignment and for ad-
Vancement in rank. He is desig-
mated as staff assistant to the
operations officer at the base where
he is stationed at present. He took
his training course at Santa Monica
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry D. Chappell of
PAS Main street are lis parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Cpl. Ray Waldrop, son of Mr..
and Mrs j. T. Waldrop of Imperial,
is home on a 20-dar leave from
Canada where the temperature has
been SO degrees below zero, he said.
This is his first visit home since
he entered the army engineering
corps school two years ago. He flew
from Alberta, Canada, to a Califor-
mia airport aboard an army trans
port. He was graduated from Impe-
rial High school and has many
friends in Imperial.
Pvt. Harry Graham son of MI
and Mrs. w. H. Graham, is i'll in
the army hospital at Ft. Leonard
Wood, Mo He has passed the dam
ger point but will have to remain
in the hospital for 10 days more.
After that he will be given a three
weeks leave to return to his home
in Ell Centro.
Freddie pinto Cox is recovering
in the naval hospital at Farragut.
Idaho, from an attack of pneumo-
mia. He has been i'll for six weeks
and expected to spend three more
months in the hospital before he
is sufficiently recovered to be re-
leased. His mother, Mrs. George
w. Jackson of Alhambra, visited
him while he was in a critical con-
dition and remained until he was
believed to be out of danger.
On leave from San Diego Roy A.
Goforth, jr, seaman second class,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Gofroth, sr.. in Holtville last
weekend. Also a guest at the Co.
forth home on Sunday was Miss
Irene Tunstall of El Centre.
Corp. Clyde Hill, son of CLYDE
Hill, ST., of BraWle., is an instruc-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Pvt. Leland S. Rodermund, ranch
er of the El Centre area. was among
the recent graduates from the par
ent radio school Of the air force
technical training command at
Scott Field. Ill He received in
struction in radio operation and
mechanics and is qualified for duty
as a member o. fighting bomber
crew.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Corp. Clyde Hill, son of Clyde
Hill, ST, of Brawle", is an instruc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
PRIV ate ? RI zES.
SWORD GIVEN BY
CHANG KAT SHEk

Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, Feb. ie-.
(Up) -One Of the protldest and
hanuiest Of Uncle Sans figitins
men Is Pvt. Jesse o. Dunn, Teclinie
cal school Squadron, Jefferson Bar.
racks, late Of Mat1chufia.
Private Dunn has finally received
his most coveted possession sword
given him by the leader Of the cl1l.
f1ese, GeneralissirI10 Chang Knie
stek, for naeritoriotis service. Dunn
had kept the sword at his side cone
Stantly until his induction, when he
turned Il over TO the Chinese Cone
sulate, which kept Il for him until
Forwarding It to the barracks.
The sword, which e u erect
comparable TO our Congressional
Medal Of Honor, was given TO Dunn
for work done early In Chinas de-
Tense agaillst aggression.
Fled 10 China
In 1891 when Japan occupied
Marchuria and installed puppet
emperor. Dunn was editor Of The
Hardin Journal IN Hardin, MaSichu.
ria. He was forced TO flee 10 Chine
WAASkG AlG UCGuAAAG y GGSSUASAA 01HBob-
ant Of the Foreign Affairs Associae
ton Of the Chinese Foreign Minis.
try.
Dunn's knowledge Of Manchuris
was put TO work BY the Foreign Of
flee, which sent him back to hia
native country with q Job - Inc
spector for an amusement company
which had concessions In ell the key
cities Of Manchuria. The Job pro.
vided the youthful Chinese with an
excellent opportunity to keep track
Of Chinese doings. W.
BY keeping q sharp eye. open,
Dunn was able to report back to MS
government information concerning
troop movements, concentrations,
supply depots and the number Of
Japanese In any part Of the cotins
try. One practical way Of learning
the number OF men at any one spot
was to count the Japanese soldiers
in hospitals and work out q ratio,
since SO many men from q com.
pany are usually in hospitals all the
time.
COSBY Executed
Dunn and q superior officer were
able to make two trims over his
route Of inspection" Near the fine
ish Of the second the officer. Cap
tain Liu, was captured and execut.
ed as q spy. Dunn escaped again
to China. Il.
Shortly after, Dunn came to the
q. 8. to complete his education,
having already obtained d b. "A. de.
gree In Shanghai. He enteredN Emo.
ry University at Atlanta, obtained
his M. A., and went to Columbia
University for his doctors degree.
Next to the sword, Dunn prizes
most his q. s. citizenship. He re-
ceived his final papers Dec. az.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Although Crosbyites are active in many other
branches Of Civilian Defense work probably the most
popular is arpane spottlng. Thrtyseven Crosby pupils
are working at the spotng station atop the city hall
AS rule the students watch the skies for one twohou
period each week. They must call the first fighter COM
mand and report the number of planes, number OF
motors approximate altitude of planes, whether they
were seen or heard the direction from post an estimate
OF distance from the post and the direction IN which ne
IS many as 81 planes in one hour Other Crosbyites
working at the potting station include Edward Ander
Broadbent Herman Brownstcin, Peter Brown, Howard
Clark, Robert Cohen Edward Finn, Ted Greenburg,
Muriel Glickman Wilson Crime, Tom Horrigan Ray
Carthy Harold McIsaac, Bob Meyer, Rowland Murray
Francis OConnor Howard Peters Edward Philips John
RoCns Dom Rosa, Roy Schwartz Alvin Smonson, Jeanne
Skii Bill Sktff Helen Skodoska, Clarke Stocker, Dick
Tinberlake Donald Traurg, Edmund Webb, and Monroe
Wetmore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

When Licia Albanese, lyric So
prano, who shares honors on
WATRs Treasure Tour Of Song"
with baritone Francesca Valentino
and rnasetro Alfred Antonio, ap-
pears before the microphone, few In
the studio audience can guess that
she has been called the Sarah Bern
hardt Of the opera stage.
knowledge Of this fact comes
from Antonini himself and from
Valentino who has sung with Al
banese at the Met. TO quote but
one reviewer: Miss Alhanese proved
to be q superb actress as well as q
singer with ravishing voice hon.
eyed in happiness or husky In
despair. In the aria, she was like
q young Bernhardt In her express
sion Of Joy and trust" However,
nothing In her utter simplicity at
the microphone--a far cry from the
arm waving, breast heaving school,
suggests this.
As a highlight Of tonight's "Treas.
ure Tour Of Song" over WATR,
$3.50 to 10, Licia Alhanese will sing
BiZet's "Oeuvtre Ton Occur"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
UNIFORM PROBATE
FEE PLAN BEGINS

Hartford, Con-. Feb. i8.--(UP)-
The Connecticut probate assembly
disclosed today It has adop' ed q uni
form fee schedule In all probate
courts Of the state, effective April
Is.
The new fee schedule, which was
not disclosed, marked q reduction in
the average Of all the courts, It was
said. Forms and schedules are now
being drawn, It was announced.
Judge Ebert q. Man chester. Win.
sted. was elected president Of the
assembly. Other officers included:
First vice-president, Judge Russell
z. Johnston. Hartford; second vice.
president, Judge Thomas 9. Flood,
Portland; secretary-treasurer, Judge
Clara r. Allen. East Windsor. Judge
r. Victoria Markham, Saybrook. be-
came q member Of the executive
committee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Petroleum Administrator Harold
L. ICkes win make . vital an.
nOuncement about the oil situation
ON the March Of Time tonight. The
program Is broadcast over NBC ut
1880 p. M, EWT.
Also appearing on the March OF
Time win be George Strock, Life
photographer, just returned from
the Battle Of Buna with pictures
made under fire, Of jungle warfare.
Mr.. Strock win describe American
soldiers fighting on New Guinea.
And TO give an eyewitness account
Of that fighting, an American
ground fighter Just returned from
the battle Of Wau will be inter,
viewed in Melbourne, Australia, by
shortwave.
Young Rush Cook, Of "vic and
SADIE, or william Idelson as he's
called outside Of the studios is in
the Navy. His voice won't be heard
on the show again for the duration.
Carmen CavallarO, pianlSt-cOH.
ductor who has achieved recognition
% o favorite with New York cafe
gOers, brings his Orchtsera and his
featured vocalist, Larry Douglas, to
the Treasury star Parade over
WATR tonight at S:15.
Ray Noble, who leads the orches-
ira ON the Sunday Chase and San
born shows Is being considered by
Republic Studios for a featured role
In one Of their new pictures. Noble
would play straight comedy, modelled
on his caricatures Of q typical
Englishman which he originated
on the Edgar Bergen show.
BRAVE GIRL. Interviewed by
VIII 3 Frances Scott, this morn.
ing Tuesday Phyllis Bernberg, 81.
blind and paralyxed, revealed that
she kHltted sweaters for soldiers,
made beadwork bags for sale, the
money going TO the U.S.O.
Kay Kyser, who has reputation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
|TAFTvILLE BOY
HURT IN AFRICA
Private Ralph W. COutu
One Of Nine New Eng.
land Victims

Washington, February Is. =
Cup - The War Department made
public today a list Of q. 8. Army
personnel wounded In action In the
African area since early November
1919. Some Of the wounded have
recovered and returned to duty.
This list includes 40 officers and
enlisted men whose next Of kin re.
side in 46 states and the District
Of Columbia. Nine were from New
England as follows: .
Connecticut: 4
Coutu, Pvt. Ralph W.--Ezechias
Coutu, (father) SO Merchants ave.
Taftville.
Maine:
Carpenter. Pvt. Joseph H.--Leon
N Carpenter, (father) ~ Highland
ave, Sanford.
Paquette, Tech. 4th Or. George
Miss Pauline Raymond, 447 West
brook st., Portland.
Massachusetts:
Baran, Tech 5th Or. John S.
Mrs. Caroline Baran, (mother) II
Jordan.
Marshall, LIST 1t. Malcolm -
Andrew Marshall, father) SO Rock
wood ST., Jamaica Plain.
McCaffrey. Tech. 9Th CIR Francis
M. Mrs. Annie McCaffrey
(l1other) 1894 Main ST., Worcester
New Hampshire:
White, Pvt. Rodney B. - Mrs. Ella
White, (aunO Maine ST., Greenfield
Vermont:
Henes, Pvt. Arthur A. Mrs
Arthur L. Henes, (wife) 202 N
Main st., Barre.
Letourneau, Pvt. Norman j. -
Mrs. Hena Letourneau, tmother)
Alburg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
DON'T
BE A TARGET
FOR BACKACHE

quickly. once they discover that ne real
cause Of their trouble may be- tired kldneya-
The kidneys are Natures chief way Of take
Ing the excess acids and waste out Of the blood.
They help most people pass about plnts q day.
poisonous matter 10 remain In your blood.
Il may cause .nagglng baelkache, rheumatic
palns, leg palms, loss Of pep Ind energy
getting up nights. swelling, pufglness under
che eyes, headaches and dizztnegs. Frequent
Ing sometimes shows there q eofnethinR
wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
Don't weiti Ask your druggist for Doan'o
Pills. used successfully BY nllllons for oyerl0
years: They give happy relief and viii help
scnoaswaste frcmyOuE blOOd. Get poan'a Pills..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
BOARD AUTHORIZES
PURCHASE OF CARS
New Pumper, Truck, and
Chiefs Auto to Be Pro-
cured Shortly

The board Of fire commissioners
yesterday authorized City Purchas-
Ing Agent Martin J. Sweeney to call
for bids on $50 gallon puinper for
which funds were provided In the
1913 budget Of the department. Cap
tain George p. Holmes, chief Of the
bureau Of auto repairs. has drafted
specifications which will be submit
ted to manufacturers, and bids will
be opened at the meeting Of the
board March 8. A new truck for
the bureau Of fire alarms and a new
car for Chief Thomas r. Cavanaugh
will also be purchased. The board
received a letter Of appreciation
from Atty. Harry spe!lman for the
work Of the fire department in the
recent $35 600 fire In the Carrol!-
ton apartments where he resided at
80 Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Helen Ward, who was rated as one Of the top rank
man and abandoned her professional at its peak
to take up wely duties returns to the realm Of bandom
once again when she joins Hal Mc1nLyres band this week.
she feels the Merden boys band Is the fastest rising
orchestra today she will be heard on the vocal honors
with the band the three weekly CHS broadcastS from
nightly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Monday mornings acute cold spell cost many
factory workers nice chunk Of their pay though most
OF them blame the bus company These men, not
saaried employees in Exchange Place waiting for
bus to take them to work usual Few came and what
did were so damned others couldn't get on. Finally
arrived plenty late at the factory and result had an
hours pay docked through no fault of their own
on days cold last Monday the company should send
their trucks downtown and pick up employees so they
could get to work time Factory officials frowned on
this Just as would the bus company on them had they
consented The thing will undoubtedly occur again
and what's to be done about it?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Tommy ZappOne was the hOnOred guest at his third
birthday party at the home Of his grandmother, Mrs
Thomas Geneva Of "a Manhan Street, February 10:
The house was brightly decorated with heart-shaped
balloons and gaily cOlored paper The children wore
party hats and after luncheon childrens songs were
sung Those attending were: Lorraine Bernier Francis
Zappone Sally Mancini jeanne Faressa, Lois Fabian,
Carol and Lucille LavOrnia, Sarah SantOpietrO and
Louis TOzZi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
WAKES UP IN TIME

Reno, New. (UP)--Sheriff's depu.
ties thought they. had rescued ali
occupants Of q house isolated by q
flood Of the Truckee River. AS they
padded away they heard shouts
from an upstairs window. Return
ing, they found q man In bed with
o broken leg who'd been asleep when
the rescuerss first came.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Even the dgnifled court room in the county court
house building Kendrck Avenue lost its austere air
last Monday and Tuesday lawyers shivered in the
mist of their heart-warming arguments Even the
the temperature rise above so degrees. Only the
affable Judge looked comfortable and many an aWed
witness wondered the secret did not lie In bundles
of sweaters beneath his flowing black robe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

WJZ-News; talk
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11:15-WEAF-News, Richard
Hardness
~. WOR-Talk; foreign news
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u. 8. A.
11:30-Symphony Orch, DR..
Frank Black
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Serenade ~
,., wABC-Carmen cavallero's
Orchestra
l1:45-WJZ---Music; sports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
A sAppY STORY

They say the sap Is running,
But without q thought Of punning,
Wed say well, mayhap,
And not -peaking as sap
or In words too well chosen
Those maple assets are frozen.
They say the sap is running
Ftom February cold and summing.
That's what does the trick
Says every country hicS.
They say the sap Is running.
Don't those pals look cunning2
Long cold sunny days, cheer up,
Mean later maple syrup.
It's tapping weather, says grandpappy.
DID you say--isn't that sappy2
Yep, they say the sap Is running
From February cold and summing.
EN- EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18
A SOLDIER

Clad In brown,
He treads the ground,
Fighting hopefully for peace.
He left his home he held so dear,
To fight the foe both far and near,
50 let ns buy War Bonds and Stamps.
Ann give our men q rest.
As they are cIuttered In their camps,
Longing for home al it, best.
So, folks, contribute 70 this worthy cause
And give without O single pause
As you might have BOY which you held so Gear,
And it's up TO you II his hume arrival Is near.
Now for the second lesson,
Give yourself true confession,
Have you been greedy
And taken from q boy vtamins which are needy.
DO not hoardi
Leave It 70 your ratonlng board
They win conserve food In the can,
Ano viii not deprive our fighting man,
who has fenghl, starved, gave MS NE,
- 10 may 1--we N peace.
--MARoAREr MOUNTAIN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

DIR. and Mrs. Matthew J. COlney were among the
localities who recently iOurneyed to New York for
another concert of Anna Kaskas Always friends Of the
celebrated singer when living in Hartford years ago
they remember when the Met star was church CHOIR
singer The local couple follows every step OF hSr
successful career and find every concert Of the lovely
Anna a treat all over again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-18

Government regulation Of inter.
city bus operations Is saving more
than u Ia million tire miles o
month. ~
Evening star., 1943-08-23
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
and Time of Showing
Stage.

Stage.
National" Arsenic and Old Lace" j."
with Boris Karloff: Tonight at $50.
Screen.
Capitol -" Above Suspicion" a
hegira through Nazi Germany: II
am, l 40 4:25. tbs and 9.55 pm.
Stage shows: 1245, $50, $40 and
905 pm.
Columbia Dixie" Bing Crosby
in the land of: IL m. l:10, 3:20,
$50, TAO and $50 pm.
Earle-"This Is the Army" the
almost-all-Army show 1915 am,
12:40, 3:05, 5:35, 8 and 1890 pm.
Stage shows: 1910, 2:35, sos, 7:30
and 10 pm.
Keith's-' 'Saludos Amigos" DON
aid Ducks goodwill mission: ll:15
a m, 80, 3 55, 6, SIS and 1875 pm.
Little-"My Favorite Wife the
Cary Grant-Irene Dunno farce: II
am, 1880, 2:30, 4;30 6:1O, 8 and
$50 pm.
Metropolitan Pride of the
Yankees" tribute to great athlete
HIS am. l so, 4:25, and 9:35 pm.
Palace -" Heaven Can Wait" a
fantasy for Ameche: 1875 am,
2;05, ABS. 7:05 and $40 pm.
Pix-"The Leopard Man. death
by clawing: Continuous from 2 pm
Trans-LuX News and shorts
Continuous from 10 am.