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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Rosina Ciam- poll Florio was held from the home, ii9 Dikeman street, this morning at e:i5 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where . requiem mass was cele- brated at Q o'clock. Burial was in the family plot In Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Anna M. Meehan was held from the Bergin Funeral Home. 200 East Main street, at 8:30 o'clock this morning with . solemn high mess in St. Francis xavier's church ct 3 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Michael Halo- govich, of 27 Hickory street, was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mackalenko, 14 Lounsbury ave- flue, this morning ct 6:30 o'clock to the Russian Greek Orthodox church on Grown street where services were conducted ct 0:4B o'clock. Burial was in the Russian Greek Orthodox cemetery.
 The, funeral of Joseph Costante was held from the home. li How- ard street, ct 0:I6 o'clock this morning with c solemn high mass in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes ct Q o'clock. Burial was In Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Anthony Step. onayicius was held from the homo, 320 Wilson street, ct e:iB o'clock
 ::his morning with . solemn high mass in St. Joseph's church ct Q o'clock. Burial was in Calvary ceIn- etery.
 Funeral services were held ct the Hall Memorial Chapel fin Riverside cemetery at ii:lD o'clock this rnogn- ing for Harry 0beriin Miller of Hainden. The funeral of Miss Marie Keane was held this morning ct 0;iO
 o'clock from the MuIvilIe funeral
 home, 27O West Main street to the
 Immaculate Conception church where . mass of requiem was cele- bEated at Q o'clock by Rev. George Reilly. Burial was in Calvary CeFl- etery. The pallbearers were: Wil- liam ', Mullen. John Dempsey, Joian D0WlinR. .y0i1n PhAian. Wil. liam Dcolan and Arthur Archana. batilt. 4 delegation Of honorary pailbearers from Division 5, A. O. F., Ladies' auxiliefy included Mrs. Helen Cullen. Mrs. Anna Sullivan, l Mrs. Y. V. Peters, Aff0. Catherine fzcFrlgan, Miss Mary Dooling and Asias Defthe Wallace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

Porter street. Mrs. Kinney was c native of Ireland and had lived in the Brokolyn section of this city the past 70 years. She was . raela- her of St. Patricks church and was Q member of the Cleaners society.
 The funeral will Do held from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street on Monday morning at e.S0 o'clock to St. Patricks church where services will be conducted ct 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Oal- vary cemetery. A mass of requiem will be celebrated later in the week for the repose os tho soul.
 The members of the Cleaners so- cietly will meet on Sunday evening at g o'clock ct the funeral horae for prayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
Waterburian Named On Fatality List

A supplementary list oR 1885 traffic accident fatalities issued by Che state Motor Vehicle De- partment today shows that enly ono more Waterbury auto death took place since the annual report was compiled. The addi- ton Is that oe the death of Louis Ixso, 55, who died last month as . result of injuries sustained when struck by . car on East Main street.
 The addition brings the local highway fatality total to 10 for Che year 1895.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
SCHOOL SCANDAL
 INDICTMENTS

Boston, Jan. 4--(UP)-Tvo more indictments in the Boston school scandal investigation were expected to be returned today by the Suffolk County grand jury in It's final rec port. Superior Judge John M. Gibbs was requested to be in the court room today to receive the final re port. A new grand jury will be called next Monday.
 Tn It's final hearings the grand jury called seven witnesses. Among them were Municipal Judge Leo P. Doherty and former school commit tee candidate George Demeter, the latter being recalled at his own TO. quest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

ned ct Washington Park Commun- fly House.
 If the project develops along lines being planned ct present, Water- bury will have winter recreation facilities equal to those of the play- grounds in summer and operated in much the same fashion.
 Gtudcnts' Aid
 The MA program is the second to be approved for this city. Nearly 100 public and parochial school stu. dents are receiving financial aid from the New Haven office of the IVA for part time work. The latter project is effective throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
COIN CLUB PICKS
 OSCAR (. SCHILTE

oscar c. Schilte was reelected president of the Waterbury Coin club at Q meeting last night at the Mattatuck Historical societys club on West Main street. The unit came Into existence with five members in January of 1895. At the close of the year 1t was pointed out that 24 have filed their membership applications. Meetings are held on the first and third Friday evenings of each month ct the Mattatuck club and are open to all interested.
 Others elected were Lorenzo Tal. bot, vice.president; Warren Hall, treasurer; Charles Fem, secretary, and George Han, librarian and cur- ator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
BURGLARS SCARED,
 LOOT LEFT BEHIND

Arrival of . policeman this snor- ming scared away burglars after they had stolen two baskets of food from the store of Philip DiTronso, o4 North Elm street, and the thieves fled, leaving their loot behind them. Patrolman Fibre reported that he found the groceries neatly packed, ready to be taken away. Nothing else had been taken from the store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

not necessarily take the oath Mon- day. They will possibly wait until they hold their first meetings.
 Aldermen To Adjourn
 After hearing the mayors annual message the aldermen will adjourn, possibly until Friday night when they will transact the initial busi- ness of 1886. It is also expected that the members of the board of edu- cation will wait until their first reg ular meeting to take the oath of ofiice and that the two members of the board of Silas Bronson library agents elected In October, will do the same.
 The aldermanic chamber will De decorated with flags, plants and flowers for Mondays ceremony. Representatives of the various lo- cal democratic societies will have, large delegations present for tho occasion and special honor guards from the fire and police depart ments will be in attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
Scholarship For
 Emeline RanaudO

New Haven, Conn, Jan. g. Emeline Ranaudo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph G. Ranaudo of 8 Walnut street, Waterbury, Conn.,, has been awarded the Julia Silliman scholarship In the Yale School of Music, it was announced today by the unlver. slty. Miss Ransudo Is . grad uate of the Wllby high school, Waterbury.
 The Julia Sllliman scholarship was established in 1927 by gift from Mrs. Eugene Stuart Bris- tol of New Haven iii memory of her mother, and is awarded to . member of the first year class in the school of music whose work In theory and applied music is of special excellence and promise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
OBITUARY

.BOOTH-Mrs. Belle Stone Booth, formerly Of this city, widow of William D. Booth, died Friday, Jan- uary Srd, ct the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Harry 4. 9oper, 2i Baker avenue, Eoxboro, Mass.
 She was born in Wategville, Con- saecticut, August i3, ieB7, the daughter Of William and Mary K. Stone. Her early schooling was in the public school in Watervllle and the then Waterbury high school, following which she attend- cd the New Britain Normal School at New Britain, Connecticut, from which she was graduated in the class of 1876.
 She was married on September ie, 1878 to the late William E. Booth, and made her home in Wa terbury continuously, until during the past summer she removed to Foxboro, Mass, with her daughter.
 Tn her early life she attended St.. Paul's Episcopal church in Water- vile, and was later c cofnf1iunicart of St. Johns parish in this city.
 A number of years ago she be- came interested in Christian Science and was on active worker in furthering It's advancement in this city. She was Q member of the First Church of Christ ecien. lists in this city as well as the Mother Church in Boston, ct the fiysaa nf Aas, AaNkh
 She was for . number of years 6 member of the Waterbury Wo- mems club.
 ehe was c woman of intellect, homo loving and devoted to her family and friends.
 She is survived by her two sons, Wilfred D. of Foxboro. Mass, Rob- ert s. of this city, and one daugh. ter, Mrs. Margaret Booth eoper also of Fogboro, Mass, and two grand- daughters. Three other children Kitty Helen, an infant daughter and Mabelle,, tho latter Q former teacher In tho Waterbury schools e.deceased her.
 Her many friends and acquaint- ances will be grieved to learn of her death and will revere her niein- o2y.
 The body will Do brought to Wa. terbury and funeral services held Sunday, January 9th ct 800 ?. m. from the home of her son, Robert s. Booth, a Crescent street, this city with Lyman Lewis, . reader of the First church of Christ ecien. lists in the city conducting the services. The interment will be In the family plot In Riverside ceEiie. tery ct the convenience of the fasn- fly.
 JACKDON.-Vtvian n. Jackson, 07, of Park road, died ThursdAy night ct Waterbury hospital. MT, Jackson was born in New York city but had made his home ia thil city end vicinity for the past lo years. He is survived by c niece, Mrs Percy Bradshaw of Orange, N. j. The body will be sent today fot interment in the Greenwood Ces1ie- tefy, Brooklyn. N Y.
 KINNEY - Mrs. Nora ylelmino Kinney, 7e, wife of Thomas Kinney died yesterday at her home, 1il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
Irish-Americans Plan
 Gala Entertainment
Dr. John D. Freney Heads Committee of Arrange. ments; Joseph LezOtte to Direct Committees Named

Members of the Irish-American Social Club and auxiliary made initial plans last night for of the finest Entertainments that has been in this city and which will take place Friday January 31St at Buckng ham hall Featured in the program will be the Irish American minstreS and several Irish speciality entertainers The entertainment will be directed by Joseph Lezotte,
 member of the club music and recreatonal committee Dr. John D. Freney named permanent chairman of the general arrangementS group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

LEGIONNAIREs GUARD MOVIES
 Sault Ste. Marie, Ont, <UP)-- Squads of members of the Cana- dian Legion attended . theater here every night for . week to prevent demonstrations when newsreel pictures of the British fleet were shown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
BARROW MARATHON RECORD

Melbourne (Up)-A new record for "wheelbarrow marathons," the latest craze in Australia, hes been established by A. D. Williamson, of Brisbane. He wheeled his wife in . barrow from Brisbane to Melbourne, . distance of l,200 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

inches; February, 2.9s inches, March, 1.0l inchesj April, zee inches; August, .06 inches; sep- tember, 4.20 inches; October, 60 inchesj November, 3.24 inches; December, .7s inches.
 It is also interesting to note In the records that while April may be the month of showers, it does not stand out as the month with the heaviest rain fall. This is true all the wey back to the year 187 when the records were started to be kept.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

les and frontiers, must exercise strong diplomatic influence til strengthening the stand Of such ble nations aS Britain, France and tsue- sia, ag well as the weaker nations which face the danger Of po1eiplg attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
BOYS FIND MAIL CASH

Florence, Kan. (Up)--A valuable mail pouch was caught beneath the wheels of . train and It's contents, including $500 in bills of small de- nominations, was scattered t0 the winds. Small boys retrieved ell but SIS!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04

Edinburgh, Scotland, is consider ing the erection of 3-OO0-foOt bridge over .the Firth of Forth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
DTwD.

X isse. NIL Dciiic Stone Booth, ef Voxboro, MaaG., formerly of this Sfrsossa zS cfescsnf Sf. Burial M Riverside cemetery.
 fEFNNwY--In this city, Jan. srd, # as'si i hss sorssr MoJa g1sm'rl Tansssl hOnSss BsS5ailnsIF Bsssia sIFaSnssrssYI Ss sYI'y!S! y!S!o@s, 1ssS Msss Burial ii Calvary cemetery. saSTWgE---fn tssis city, 5sn. srd, .iosg, MaftheW 2. Gmith, ef BFookqi1e Aoa6. Wumofai Tuggday Iaornli!4, ak i9se0 o'clock, from uEookgl6e. fo gk. PatFick,s Church. Burial in oid ei. seaeph's oenleteTys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-04
The Reason Why
Because

Because Father Johns Medicine is not z "just another cold remedy" but vz za kN..S for 80 years proven treatment VM -x flor colds, coughs due to colds \gIXNW and bronchial irritations, it is Important to Know:-
 Tn addition 1t is body builder that aids in building sturdy resistance to the germs of colds and other - factions. Proof:--
 Clinical tests by Dr. Frederic Damrau, New York, proved that 1t shortened the duration of colds in 03 per cent of cases Could any proof be more convinc- ing?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
SANDSTONE

]. r. (Jeff) Mitchell of Rush City,
purchased the Marudas cafe from the
estate and has taken full charge. His
father manages hotel at Rush City
He has many friends in this part OF
the state and will no doubt make a
success in his business.
Edwin Wiljanen, the cashier at the
Minnesota Power & Light office. was
united in marriage to Miss Minnie
Maunu of Esko's Corner, Friday eve
ming. The happy couple will make
Sandstone their home. Their many
friends wish them long and happy
welded life.
The Eastern Star held initiation
work in the Temple Tuesday night al
which time a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Pearson of FinlaysOn, was
received into the order. The new Sis
ter, however, will be member of the
Arrowhead Chapter at Superior, Wis.
but she was privileged to be taken in
where her parents are members. After
the regular meeting a lunch and So
cial hour was enjoyed in the dining
hall.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17

family spent Sunday afternoon at the
Fritz Hanson home.
Mr. Beljebo returned from Mime
apolis Friday.
Mrs. Swan and Mel and Mrs New
steader and MIR. and Mrs. Delmar Ben
son spent Friday evening at the Kru-
ger home.
Mrs. Chris Hanson and Louie spent
Sunday afternoon in Danbury with
Nellie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emery Huntley and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Hunt
ley were Sunday dinner guests at the
Raymond Irons home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Benson and
Georgia Ann, Nellie Benson and Gray
don Wise spent Sunday evening at the
Rudy Stiebner home in Siren.
The Garden club Christmas pro-
gram will begin at 1870 o'clock, Dec.
20. Everybody welcome.
District No. 116 will give it's Christ
mas program Tuesday evening, De-
cember %.
District No. SO "A" and "B" schools
will give their programs Friday eve
ming, Dec. 18, as will also District
No. 1913. Everybody welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
HAY CREEK
Near Markville

Rev. and Mrs. Paul j. r. Peterson
were entertained at a o'clock dinner
at the Joe Chatelle home Tuesday
afternoon. Mrs. Peterson is the mu-
stefan of the PIT. A.
On Tuesday the PIT. A. held its
monthly meeting. Mrs. Harsh was
the entertainer for the month. A very
pleasant meeting was had and after
the entertainment they all went to
the lunch room where the hostess,
Mrs. Perry Roach, served a delicious
lunch. The next meeting will be
January IL.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Elliott were
in Sandstone Monday in regard to
having Mrs. Florence Seifkas taken
to a Minneapolis hospital for treat
ment. She is in serious condition.
They expect to be able to remove her
some time this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart were united in
marriage by Rev. Paul j. R. Peterson
Saturday at high noon. The ceremony
took place at the Charles Omedt
home.
Victor Carlson is back home again
and expects to remain until after the
holidays.
Arthur Bjork and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Henry Holmstrom and James Omedt
were in Pine City Saturday to see the
WPA agent.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
Readings Enjoyed.

Under auspices of the local Danish
Brotherhood lodge, Jacob Texiere OF
Denmark, appeared at the D. B. S.
hall Thursday evening and gave his
Hans Christian Andersen readings
five in Danish and only one in Eng
lish-although he had promised to
give two in English. Before the read
ing and during the intermission Mrs.
Paul N. Froker rendered several ap-
propriate piano selections.
Mr.. Texiere has splendid reputa-
tion as an actor and reader and in
every way lived up to expectations.
His program was naturally enjoyed
most by those who really appreciate
the Danish language. While in Askov
Mr.. Texiere was guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Svend Petersen who
persuaded him to give two readings
in the afternoon before the senior and
junior high school students in the
H. c. Andersen school.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
POKEGAMA

Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson and fam
lily spent Wednesday evening of last
week at the Axel Holmstrom home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Seedorf left last
week for a months visit with rela-
tives in Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Jewell and
daughters, Lucille and Louise, visited
at the Oscar Nelson home Friday
evening.
Saturday evening visitors at the
Paul Revier home were Jim and Harve
Jewell, Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hedin and
son, Robert, and Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Nelson and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Blank and daugh-
ter, Beatrice. visited at the Leo Owen
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hedin visited
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
WEST ROCK

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Johnson called
at the G. E. Carlson home Tuesday
evening of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig johnson, Rich
ard and Virgil and Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Carlson were last Thursday evening
visitors at the Erik Holmberg home.
Mrs. Esther LAWYER spent the week
end with Carrie Dahlstrom.
A birthday party was held for Mrs.
Ludwig Johnson Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George MattsOn and
son and Lloyd Lisk came from Wash
ington Monday of Last week for a
visit with relatives. Lloyd Lisk will
return next month but Mr.. and Mrs.
Mattson and son will remain here
until spring.
Sunday visitors at the C. E. Carl
son home were Vernon Mattson of
Braham, Mr.. and Mrs. John Swan
son and son and Betty Jean johnson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
Crawling Being Done.

Under supervision of the State
Highway Department, Trunk Road No
% is being graveled from Askov to
the north end of the county, a dis
lance of 10 miles. Recently the grav-
ell crushing outfit was moved from the
Kaler pit at Duquette to the pit just
west of Kettle river. From this point
gravel is being hauled to point II
miles north, gradually working to-
ward Askov The work is progressing
at the rate of about one mile every
"a hours-the work goes on day and
night with two drivers to each of
more than twenty trucks.
On the average 700 yards of gravel
is placed on each mile except on the
soft spots where as much as 400
yards are used to the mile. The
gravel in the Askov pit is excep-
tionally good which is one of the rea-
sons for the long haul from here.
If conditions continue favorable, it is
expected that the work will be fin
ished this week.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
MUNICH

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman DeYoung were
here from Minneapolis and spent the
weekend at the Handler home.
Mrs. Louie Patzoldt spent Sunday
afternoon with Mrs! Earl Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Guptill and
Dorothy visited at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. d. Davidson Saturday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Davidson and Ed
gar and Pearl spent Friday evening
at the Scofield home.
Louie Witte and Theresa and Hat
tie were Sunday afternoon visitors at
the Purdy home.
The Christmas program in District
No. 80 will be given Friday evening,
Dec. 10. Everyone is welcome.
Mrs. E. A. Scofield was Sunday
afternoon visitor at the Earl Smith
home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
NORMAN TOWNSHIP

Miss Lille Purull was a Sunday
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Steve
Purull.
William Hennen is i'll at this writ
ing. He has been confined to his bed
week.
Miss Rose Blasek is spending a few
days in the Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Purull and
daughter, Lille, spent Sunday after
noon with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Berg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hanson spent
Friday evening at the L. H. Kowitz
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn Waletzko spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Larson.
Several neighbor ladies spent Fri
day with Mrs. James Ogilvie. it being
her birthday anniversary.
Oscar Nelson came from Duluth
Monday to visit his parents a few
days.
j. L. futile motored to Duluth Mon
day morning.
Lorraine Sangren and Margaret
Berg spent Sunday afternoon with
Phillis Purull.
A large number of neighbors and
friends went to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Degerstrom Monday after
neon to help Mrs. Degerstrom cele-
brate her birthday anniversary. A
nice lunch was served. Mrs. Deger-
strom received many nice and useful
gifts from her friends with the well
wishes for many more happy birthday
anniversaries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sangren and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud braves, spent Sunday
afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf Mel
son.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
DUXBURY

Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Ogg have both
been on the sick list several days
recently.
Miss Webb spent the weekend at
her home in Sandstone.
Mrs. r. Shute and Arnold, Clare
and Effie Shute spent Saturday eve
ming at the r. G. Schultz. home in
Kingsdale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold HOlzeid of
White Bear Lake, spent the weekend
at the F. Ogg home.
Mrs. R. Shute spent Sunday after
noon with Mrs. Max Lampson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17

Chatelle were in Sandstone Saturday
as were also Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred FL
lott and Erma
Arthur Bjork and the other mem
bers of the town board were in Pine
City Friday. Rudy Kelch drove them
there.
Erwin Phinn called at the F. Wedge
home one day this week.
F, Mrs. F. Wedge and Mrs. ]. Chatelle
visited Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Seifkas
Tuesday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
ASKOV
Y. p. S. Sale Tonight.

Tonight Thursday is the date OF
the Young Peoples Society sale OF
homecraft articles at the Assembly
hall. The committee in charge of the
affair says that the assortment will be
bigger and better than last year. All
of the articles will be displayed this
afternoon so that they may be seen
tonight before the sale starts. There
is some entertainment scheduled
ahead of the sale. Admission is free.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1936-12-17
Annual Christmas Observance Here.

The community Christmas tree cele-
bration will be held in the d. B. S..
hall Sunday, December q. The after
noon program which starts at 1880
o'clock is intended for the older
program for the young folks starts at
8 o'clock. The ladies are requested
to bring cake, cream or sandwiches
and the committee also calls atten-
ton to the lists in the various bust
ness places. All expenses must be
betrayed by donations, so don't forget
to get your name on one of the lists;
whether the contribution is small OIL
large you can be sure it is welcome.