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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Ford Workers Wife
Found Dead

E y Wednesday morning,
frankie Dukes, 80, of 4443 Brush
street was found dead at the rear
of 4447 Brush by Willie Murray, a
roomer at her house. Murray i'm
mediately notified the police and
when they arrived on the scene
they found no marks of external
violence on the body.
Willie Dukes, husband of the
deceased woman, informed the Of
ficers that he had returned home
at 1850 a. m. from the Ford
Motor Company, where he was en-
ployed, and that his wife was not
home. He went to bed and when
the roomer, Murray, came in at
1925 A. M. he was awakened.
Finding his wife still gone, he
asked Murray to look out on the
back porch for her, as it was her
custom when under the influence
of liquor to sit out there.
Murray found her in the rear of
4447 Brush on the ground beside
the porch. 49,. 49,.
Neighbors reported that they had
seen the women sitting on the
porch talking to someone and play
ing with a dog. She seemed high
ly intoxicated and was using loud
and profane language.
Willie Dukes stated that his wife
had been suffering from a heart
ailment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15

by Detective Delbert Raymond Of
the Homicide Squad. From the
statements 1t was learned that
Maybelle Hawkins had been accus-
ing Fannie Adams of breaking up
her home. She went to 2943 st.
Antoine ST., at about SIS D. m,
last Thursday and called to Fannie
Adams to come out and bring her
husband, John, as she wanted to
tell her in front of him what had
been going on. Fannie Adams
claimed however, that the Hawkins
woman pulled a razor on her, while
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Lone Bandit Robs
Restaurant Man

A lone bandit entered a restau-
rant at 2024 Beaubien early We'd
nesday morning and robbed the
cash register of S. and escaped
south on Beaubien. Malinda Muir
ray, owner and resident of the
place, reported that the man en-
tered the restaurant and ordered
ham and eggs. While she was pre-
pairing them, the thug pulled out
a gun and barked, this is a hold
up" He took S. from the cash
register and escaped.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Victim Stabbed
During Quarrel

bout Bullen, age 40, of 1916
Maple street is in a serious condi-
ton in the Receiving Hospital suf-
fering from three stab wounds in
the left chest and arm.
Bullen and Eliza Bullen, his for
mer wife, who lives at 1921 Maple
ST., and Adam jefferson, age 40.
a friend had been drinking at the
Maple st. address Friday night. Wit
nesses state that Jefferson start
ed calling Bullen names and then
stabbed him with a knife, after
which he went to his room and
then left the house through the
front door. The knife was found
by the landlady, Mrs. Grace Jack
son in Jefferson's room and turn
ed over to officers of the Homicide
Squad. Police are looking for
jefferson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Child Is Lured
From Home BY
Strange Man

Local detectives are combing De-
troit, in search for a moron who
lured little Shirley Jean Martin,
five-year- daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin, 1410 Alger, from her
home last Saturday afternoon, took
her to a deserted barn at the rear
of 1889 Russell street, and climi-
nally assaulted her.
According to the childs story
she was standing on the back
porch of her home early Saturday
afternoon, when a strange man
came out of the alley and promis-
ed to take her to her mother, who
was ill at local hospital. He led
the little girl to a neighboring
barn, and after attacking her,
threatened her with harm if she
tried to leave, then locked her in
and departed.
The terrified child remained in
the barn for three hours, while
neighbors searched for her. Late
in the afternoon, small boys pass
ing down the alley, heard her
sobbing. They rescued her from
the barn and took her home.
The child was taken to Receiv-
ing hospital, where she was found
to be in a serious condition.
The rapist is described as about
35 years of age; five and a half
feet tall; weight, 145, dark brown
complexion. He wore blue pants, n
dirty white shirt, and soiled black
hat.
Lieut.. Wallie Williams and
Detectives Robert Mitchell and
William Simmons are assigned to
the case.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Pistol Brandished
In Alabama Court

Admission, Ala.-(C)-Roosevelt
Collins was sentenced to die Tues
day after the husband of Mrs. Joel
Hill farm woman who was h @
alleged victim. of an attack, brand
ished a pistol at the defendant
when he testified that he asked
Mrs. Hill a question and she start
ed walking to the woods with him.
Although national guardsmen
were supposed to have searched
everyone when they entered the
courtroom, Hill got by with his
gun. Although Judge Carr ruled
Hill was in contempt of court, no
penalty was imposed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Voters May Register
At Bethel Church

Rev. w. II. p k, pastor of
Bethel A. NJ E. Church, Frederick
and st. Antoine streets, announces
that two special deputy clerks will
be sent to his Church by the City
Clerk, Monday, August II, from 1
to 8 D. m, to take registrations of
voters VINO did not register at
Bethel two weeks ago, when the
deputies were there.
All citizens who have not regis
tered, and those who have chang
ed their addresses since the last
registration, are urged to register
without delay, so as not to lose
their opportunity to vote in the
primary election. 80.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15

Maybelle Hawkins, 81 years old,
CTS Rowena St., is in the Receiving
Hospital suffering from I've burns
about the eyes, mouth, chest, and
abdomen and the loss of sight In
her left eye.
Mrs. Hawkins told police that
Fannie Adams, rs, Of 2943 st. An
tome ST., threw I've on her. Later
officers brought to the Homicide
Squad Fannie Adams and several
witnesses.
Slater ents were taken at the
hospital from Maybelle Hawkins
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Gospel Singers To
Meet In Detroit

The National convention of Cos
pei Singers will convene in Detroit,
Tuesday, Aug. IS, at Ebenezer A.
M. E. Church, Brush a d Willis
streets. 49," 49,.
Among the special features will
be pre-convention concert, Mon
day night, Aug. IL sight-seeinn
trip to Windsor and Chatham Ont.
Tuesday at p. M; welcome
program, Tuesday night; and a re-
ception, Thursday night.
The general public is invited to
attend. Il. -.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Make 1t A Point
To Visit So me
Church On Sunday
DePriest S a ys He
Will D e f e at
Mitchell

CHICAGO (C) Former Con-
gresham Oscar DePriest told Earl
Brown, New York Herald Tribune
special writer, that There are a
hundred thousand colored voters in
the LIST Congress District of ILL
nois, and I'll b a { hell u of
Mitchell with EN-. -.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Arkansas Group
Visits Detroit

Among the visitors in Detroit this
week were Thomas Lloyd Jackson,
Otto Jackson, Lola ]. Virgins,
Mary Morris, and Edna Davis, all
of Wyne, Arkansas. The party left
Thursday by motor enroute Cleve-
land, Chicago, and st. Louis, on
the return trip home. While in the
city, the visitors were guests of
relatives at the Northcross Hotel.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
"Jesse Owens" Oaks
To Be Planted
AS Memorials

Berlin-(C)-Jcsse Owens has
ordered three oak trees to be
shipped to three schools where he
studied-a junior and a senior
high school in Cleveland, and Ohio
State University. The trees will
symbolic Owens olympic victor
les.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15

Mamie II. Burroughs, president of
the National Training School for
Girls, Washington, d. c., deliver
ing the commencement address.
The Alumni dinner will be held
in the College dining hall, Friday
afternoon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Emery Gill Is
Beaten BY Thugs

Emery Gill, age %, 1912 We'll
lington ST., told police that he was
attacked and beaten Friday morn
ing by three unknown men for no
reason at all. He was treated at
the hospital for cuts on the left
cheek, right jaw, and left hip.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Journalists FIR O m
Chicago Visit
Detroit

Cary B. Lewis, managing editor
of the Chicago World; and c. c..
French, sporting editor of the same
paper were in the Motor City last
Friday and Saturday, and paid a
visit to the office of the Detroit
Tribune. They were very grateful
for the courtesies shown them by
the Tribune.
The two journalists left Saturday
evening, on the return trip to Chi
cago.
For Up-tO-the- Minute News
Read The Tribune
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15
Mamie Burroughs To
Address Bishop
College Grads

Marshall, Texas-(ANP) Com
mencement exercises for the Bish-
op College summer school gradu-
ates will be held Aug. Ia, on the
lawn of the Music Hall, with Miss
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-15

Mr.. Robson will return with
Claude Hopkins, for his last
appearance this season, at the
Graystone Ballroom, Monday
night, August II, TO thrill his
many --mirers with his
superb singing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

illness. Mfr. ooggin was a popuiar resident of the Washington Hill seo- ton and participated in the "46" tournaments conducted by the par- ish. He was also a member Of the frish-ATnerican club. He was active in the affairs of st. Francis xavier,s parish and was Q member of the Holy Name society.
 Mir. ooggin is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Hoar 0oggln; one daughter, Hannah of this city; his father, John of Ireland; three broth- CTS Michael of this city and John and Edward of Ireland; two sisters, Margaret and Nora of Ireland and three nephews and one niece of this city.
 The funeral will be held on satu- day morning at e:15 o'clock from the home to St. Francis xavier's church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
|JAMES PRESTON, FOREMAN, DIES
Former JanitOr of Wash. ingtOn Hill School Fa-
 miIiar Figure On HiIl'

James J. Preston ST., died this morning at his home, 720 Baldwin street. Mir. Preston up to the time of his illness was employed as a foreman in the city street depart ment. For 24 years he had been janitor at the Washington street school and was one of the best known residents of that section. He was the son of the late James and Margaret Ready Preston.
 MT. Preston took particular inter- est and found great enjoyment in the "45" tournaments conducted by the Holy Name society of St. Fran cis Xavier's parish of which he was a member. He was also active in po- litical groups of the city.
 While employed as janitor at Washington school, MT. Preston was one of the most popular school employees in the city. He was equally well liked by teachers and children, and took an active interest in the games played by teams representing the grammar school.
 He was 8 close friend of the late ex-Mayor Martin Scully, and was known to everyone of the "hill". He was an active worker for St. Fran cis Xavier parish, and was a regular participant in all affairs conducted by the Holy Name society of the parish.
 He is survived by his wife, Anna Booth Preston; one son, James: one daughter, Mrs. Carl Shead- CT of New York city; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Horan of South street, this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, time and arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

1 cd many valuable machines.
 Tn 1906 he became interested in the organization and building of the Waterbury Rolling Miils oi Waterbury, with which company he was connected to the present time.
 Before the death of Mrs. Ken- worthy in Ie20, they spent several seasons in California, and many winters in Isle of Pines, Cuba where he maintained O. large grapefruit grove.
 He was one of the oldest mem- bers of the Union Lodge of Masons in Thomaston.
 He is survived by two sons, Char les r. and Howard A., both of Wac terbury; two daughters, Mrs. Wil- liam Howard, of Cuba; and Mrs. c. J. Wightman, of Winsted, at whose home he died; three grand- daughters and three grandsons; one sister, Mrs GusCave E. Rapp, of Thomaston.
 Funeral services will be held at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. on Saturday morning at il o'clock. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call on Friday evening between 2 and Q o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

York City, where he was employed at the time of his marriage in 1873 to Sarah scoville Titus of Litch. field.
 In 1874 he went to Waterbury where he was employed as Mechan- icaI Engineer at the Benedict & Burnham Mfg. co. for nearly 30 years, during which time he invent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Licenseless Driver
 Involved In Mishap
Fine of $lO and Costs Aftermath to Auto Collision; l Several Passengers Slightly Injured

Smith MacTver, 27, of woicott, Was fined $10 and costs by Judge Sohn ?. Mc0rath in city court to- day on Q charge of driving without c e.license, McIaver, who was arrested Afay n after an accident on the Wolcott Bristol road in which his car collided with another machine, appeared in court with his arm in Q sling.
 Several passengers in his car were hurt in the accident and required hospital treatment. MacIveY's cotin- gel claimed that the driver of the other car, who escaped unhurt, was responsible for the crash. Court costs were rernitted.
 Punished Boy
 Peter Cloutier, 42, 553 South Main street, charged with breach of peace after disturbance during which he is alleged to have beaten e IA year old nephew, was granted contin- uance of six months. He said he was janitor of the apartment block in which both he and boys family live, and that he had been told to stop youths from playing baseball in the vicinity of the building. He said his nephew had refused to heed his or der to stop playing bail.
 Family Affair
 In another breach of peace case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Thona0stov1 Fines
 William P. DSUyer

Especial to The Democrat)
 Thomaston, May 2e-Willlann P. Dwyer of 164 West Main street, Waterbury, and Burton street Of sl1 Howard street, New Haven, were fined @lO and costs of SLIGO when arraigned before Judge Alfred N. Pratt last night on charges of vioIat- ing the rules of the road.
 Cars operated by both men were involved in an accident on the Waterbury road when both machines sldeswlped ca h other. officer James Ryan made the arrests. Street paid his fine, but the Brass City man, repre- scented by Attorney Vincent Miller. took an appeal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

resulting from c family argument, Andrew Kulhavik, l0, of 06 Fair- mount street, was placed on proba- ton for four months after the court had heard Q story of trouble be- tween the boy and his father. The latter had one eye tightly closed
 the result, he said, of Q beating ad- ininistered by the boy when he re- Inonstrated with him for not work ing. Taking the witness stand, young Kulhavik declared the trouble was caused primarily by his fathers abuse of his mother. He said Mrs
 Kulhavik was i'll in bed and he had objected to his father disturbing her when he came home late last night.
 Clarence Hanson, 27, of 3 Cooke street, charged with operating an unregistered car was given Q nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

IMeriden and Mrs. william Cleary of this city, and several nieces and nephews, He was the grandson of Charles and Klanora Daley, early Irish residents of the city.
 The funeral will be held on Sat- urdhy morning at 0:i6 o'clock from the Mulvllle funeral home to St. Peter and paul's church where Q solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 KENWORTHY-- Abel Kenworthy died this morning at the home of his daughter in Winsted, Conn. He was born in Manchester, England, on March 26, 1S47, the only child of George and Ann Chapman Ken- worthy. Tn March 1852, his father having died, he came to America with his mother and grandparents, John and Martha Holt Chapman. The family settled in Wolcottville, now Torrington, where he attended school.
 At an early age he went, with his mother, to Thomaston, where he was employed at Terry's factory, Terry's Bridge.
 At about 1e years of age he went to Westerly, Rhode Island, where he learned the machinist trade. Upon finishing his apprenticeship there he returned to Thomaston and at A years of age went to New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
OBITUARY

MESSNER-Naugatuck residents heard with regret today of the death on April 20 of John M. Mess ner in Indianapolis, Ind, from in- juries received in an auto accident. MT. Messner was @ former Nauga- tuck resident, having been the son of the late Michael Messner of Sheffield Lane. Funeral services were held in Indianapolis.
 LIEBER-August L. Lieber, 67, of 1863 Thomaston avenue, died yeSter- day afternoon at his home after an illness of ten days. He had been Q resident of Waterville for 26 years and was held in high esteem by his many neighbors and friends in that community.
 For 25 years MT. Lieber conducted a barber shop on Ridgewood street and his genial nature and kindly character had won for him sincere friendships among his customers. He was especially well liked by chil- dreh of the neighborhood and also by parents who found him trust- worthy business man in dealing with the children. Tn many instances
 in recent years Mir. Lieber had been serving young men in his establish
 ment who had several years before
 been children in his large patron list.
 He had become true friend to
 many of the older residents of the Willow stret section and several of the men of the neighborhood en- joyed the nightly visits to his shop where topics of the day were always discussed in Q cheerful atmosphere. News of his death will be received with deep regret by his wide circle of friends.
 Mir. Lieber was 6 member of St. Michael's church and of the Catho- lie Benevolent league of New York.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. . Elizabeth Lieber: one daughter, Irene, Q teacher in the Berlin high school; one son, Frank B. of this city; sister, Mrs. B. Phrenzinger of New York, and one brother and Q sister in Germany and two grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock to St. Michael's church where a mass of requiem will be cel- ebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. Lawrences cemetery in New York city.
 Charles Michael Daley, 6S, former merchant of the eastern section of the city, died this morn- ing at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Cleary of ii Woodbine street. MT. Daley was c native of this city having been born in the Brooklyn district, the son of the late Michael ?. and Mary Walker Daley. He received his early educa- ton in the local schools.
 MT. Daley conducted 6 stationery and news store in the eastern dis- trict of the city for 16 years and was well known to the residents of that section. He was active in sport- ing circles of the city and also took an active interest in political affairs. He had Q wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the city.
 MT. Daley is survived by two sis- ters, Mrs. Dennis F. Shanahan of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
CROSBY SWIMMERS
 TO CONVENE TODAY

Miss Florence Turnbulls group of girl swimmers will meet this after noon in the Crosby pool to compete for prizes. Tomorrow afternoon the life-saving section of the class will meet for practice and tests.
 Miss Marie c. McDonell, ir1struc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
CAmD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors es. pecialiy the General Training and Model Rooms, the Sunshine Fund the Recreation Committee and the rTooremasn's Assn. of the sccvill Mfg Mfg American Club, the Holy Name So. ciety of St. Patrick's Parish, and the Brass City Aerie of Eagles, for the klndness and sympathy shown us during our recent bereavement sms sns Ssess STosser or JSn ge!oyeS DwSer u'OanO MRs ELIZABETH DIVER,
 MRS. LEWIS HARRINGTON,
 MARTIN DIVER, -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
MASS NOTICE

There will be a Memorial Mass at 7:so o'clock Saturday a. yyn morning: g.:. the boys of the parish, who gave their lives in the World War: VII. liam J. Knox, Lawrance P. Bovalley, Thomas Horan, Joseph J.. sugrue, Joseph P. Sugrue, Francis x. Curley, James Casey, James Mahoney and Frank Kenny.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
HUNTERS BECOME
 ANTH.HUNTERs

Stuttgart, Ark. (UP).-Eastern Arkansas Sportsmen have banded into on. anti-hunting association in an effort to have the state game and fish commission recall It's order changing the squirrel hunting from May and June to August and Sep- tenber,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

tor Of oral exprcsison. viii pred at Q meeting of the dramatic Hxo| this afternoon in room 10aa. Within the next two weeks the group WI present . program of two sliog playlets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
= -
 MASSES

CAss-F'irst anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated tomor- row morning. at s:00 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mir. and Mrs. William Cass.
 GORMAN--Month's mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Tomor- row morning. nt 500 o'clock, at St. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Katherine M. German.
 DOYLE--First anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur. day morning. May 30th, at 8:00 o'clock, at the Blessed Sacrament Church, for the repoge of the soul of Che late Patrick ]. Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

GOGGIN-Patrick Goggin of 70 South street died this morning at St. Mary's hospital after Q brief
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

DIED
 DALEY -In this city, May 31fh igs6, Charles Michael Daley. Of t4 Woodbine st. Funeral Saturday morning, at 9:1b o'clock, from Null Vile Funeral Home, 21O Wegt Main St., to SS. Peter and Paure Church. Burial In new St. Joseph'a ceme~ tery.
 GOGGIN--In this city, May seth. 1036, Patrick Goggin, of 70 South st. Funeral Saturday morning, ak 8:16 o'clock, from 70 South Bts co st. Francis Xavier's Church. Bur- ial in Calvary cemetery. LIEBER--In this city, May s7th, 1036, August l.. Lieber, Of 11o1 Thomaston Ave. Funeral tomorrow morning, at s:30 o'clock, from 1888 Thomaston Ave, to St. Michnel.a Church. Burial fin St. Lawronce'a cemetery, New York City. KENwORTHY--In this city, May 28th, 1936, Abel Kenworthy, Of Winsted, formerly of this city. Fu- neral Saturday morning, aE 1l:0Q o'clock, from AlderBon Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery. PREsTON-In this city, May 2gth. 1888, James J. Preston, Sr., of 12O Baldwin St. Funeral arrangements later, from Borgin Funeral Home 290 East Main st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

The funeral of Mrs. Sara V. Peircey will be held tomorrow aft- ernoon at 3 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, with Rev. pr. John 0. Walker offlciat- ing. Burial will be in the family plot, Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Horan O'Neill will be held tomorrow morn ing from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at 0:l5 o'clock, to the Church of SS Peter and Paul at 9 o'clock. Burial vii be in Cal- vary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Theresa (Sirica) D'Ambrosi, widow of Michael D'Ambrosi will be held on Saturday morning at e:15 from the home, 1923 East Main street to Our Lady of Lourdes church where a solemn mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 0:l5 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

The funeral of John L. Johnson was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street to St. Margaret's church where @ mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Peter Daly. Burial was in new St. Joseph's cemetery. The pallbearers were: Robert Brophy, John B. Sweeney, George Mahon, John Derwin, Charles and John Johnson.