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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
|FIREMEN STAGE | COLORFUL BALL
Memorial Services to Be Held Tomorrow in Pines-
 bridge Cemetery
BEACON FALLS Correspondent: Wm. ]. BaxteR Phone Naugatuck 35-A.

Beacon Falls, May 2S-The an- nual firemen's ball last night in Smiths hall was quite successful. There was Q fine attendance and the affair was most enjoyable. The hall was attractively decorated. It was the 10th annual affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
Mission to Close

The mission being conducted here by Rev. Leo Flood of the Congre- gational of the Holy Cross, Notre Dame will come to a close tomor- row, It has been quite successful with large crowds attending all services which were held in the St. Michael's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
Many to Attend

A large attendance is expected at the memorial exercises to be held tomorrow afternoon in Pinesbridge cemetery. Attorney Alfred c. Bald- win,. Jr. will be the speaker and im- pressive rites will be held. The exc ercises will start at 2:30 o'clock and are being sponsored by the Pines bridge Cemetery Association,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
RoHey Brilliant

Joe Bowey, popular Hill youth who is attending the St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, was brilliant in the Seminary's win over Hartford high, in a ten inning game at EliZ- abeth park Thursday afternoon. Joe pitched the seminarians to 8 hard earned 10-8 victory in the extra in- ming game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

Gasogenes. which produce gaso- line by the distillation Of wood, are becoming popular in China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
Attend Institute

Attend Institute
 A number of local teachers at- tended an educational institute meeting held in New Haven. Mem- bers of the local ParentS-T Teachers Association and local Red Cross nurses were also present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

The funeral of Owen E. ODon- nell was held this morning at S:16 o'clock from the home, Echo Lake road, Watertown, to St. Johns Church, Watertown, at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery. WatArk0Wn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
Parents Day Observed

Parents Day Observed
 Mulcahy school Kindergarten was thronged yesterday afternoon with parents and friends of the pupils who presented 8 program of songs and dances in what is termed their annual Parents Day."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

MORAN-Mrs. Catherine Moran, widow of Thomas Moran, died sud- denly last evening at her home, io Woodruff street. She had been Q resident of the Bunker Hill section for 20 years and was well known and highly respected. Mrs. Moran possessed an amiable disposition which had endeared her to her numerous friends. For i4 years dur ing the administration of Mayors Kildun and Thon1s, Mrs. Moran was afIiliated as matron of Brookside home. She was Q member of the Blessed Sacrament church and took active part in the affairs of the parish.
 Mrs. Moran is survived by three sons, John of Brooklyn, N. r., and Michael J. and Robert F. Moran of this city; and one daughter, Anna and seven grandchildren.
 Funeral arrangement will be an- nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
CARn 0N THANKA

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for their many acts of sympathy and kindness extended us during our re- cent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and sister, Mrs. George Bergen.
 Signed:
 GEORGE A. BERGEN,
 JOSEPH A. MCCONNELL,
 MIR. AND MRS. HAROLD
 K, JOHNSON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

The funeral of Mrs. Wilfred Val- lerand was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 68 East Clay street, to St. Ann's Church at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

The funeral of Brownie Chokis was held from the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Chokis, of l76 Geddes Terrace, at 8:30 o'clock this morning to St. Joseph's church where mass was celebrated ct 800 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot In Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

The funeral of Mrs. Santo, Va sile was held from the home, p Meadow street, this morning at 8:16 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where mass was cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

Conception, where Q solemn high mass was celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial was in new St. JoSeph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23

MARRONE - John A. Marrone, died last night ct his home 672 Will son street following Q lingering ill- ness. Mir. Marrone was born in Italy but came to America 70 years ago and has been Q resident of this city ever since. He was very well known. He was Q member of the Sons of Italy and of Provincia Di Foggia Lodge.
 He is survived by his wife, Mamie Trean Marrone. two sons Daniel and John, both of New York city and one daughter Edith of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street Monday morning time and other arrangements to be an- nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
OBITUARY

BURRITT-EliEabeth Abbott Bur- ritt, 67, widow of William T. Burritt of 77 Pierpont street, died this morning at the Waterbury hospital. She was born in this city and was Q member of the Bunker Hill church.
 Mrs. Burritt is survived by two sons, Elihu A. BurTitt of Stratford and Kenneth W. Burritt of this city: one daughter, Mrs. Penrose Hoopes of Philadelphia.
 The funeral will be held on Mon- day afternoon from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, time to be announced later. Burial will he in Riverside cemetery, Rev. W. Moreton Owen ofiiciating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
WAR IN EUROPE
 NOT THIS YEAR

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-23
SUPREME COURT
 HAS LOCAL CASES

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
CITY COMPL|MENTED
ON ITS APPEARANCE
Aiken, S. c. Man Writes
Chief of Police Langston
Concerning City

Chief of Police ]. H. Langston to-
day received letter from an Aiken,
S. c. man that was very compliment
tary to Henderson.
The letter stated that I'VE were so
impressed with its beauty and love-
illness that we could not forget it
There was something about the town
as we passed through that impressed
us. 1t looked so clean. Everybody on
the streets seemed so busy. The stores
looked so nice and prosperous"
The letter continued that the writ
er was contemplating coming to Hen
derson to operate a business, and ask
ed the names of real estate men from
whom they could secure a small store
for the operation Of a seafood lunch
establishment.
Henderson's attractiveness since the
installation of the white way and re-
paving of Garrett street has been
commented on by a number of peo-
pie who have passed through the city.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
POS. of A.Launches
Program For Y e ar
At Meeting Monday

The regular meeting of the Pat
riotic Order Sons of America was
held Monday evening with a large at
tendance, and at which the district
deputys program for the year was
adopted by the fraternal group to
commence with the next meeting.
G. w. Furqueron, N. M. Jones and
G. F. Tankersley, Jr., were named as
a committee to secure a speaker on
Education at Henderson high school
Thursday evening, November IL, to
the Junior Order the Daughters of
America and the P. o. S. of A.
The camp voted to have barbecue
Wednesday evening at Farmers ware
house, and the entire membership is
urged to be present together with any
prospective membres they may care
to bring. The cue is free to the mem
bership, and will launch the program
as has been outlined. There will be
a band to play for the event, and
speeches will be made.
Jack Collins ana j. L. Hedgepeth
are captains of sides, and the MEM
bership has been divided, and MEM
bers were requested to be present at
the next meeting to ascertain to which
side they belong.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20

After formally getting under way
at s O'Clock Monday tvening, the
twentieth annual Golden Belt Fair
stepped into it's stride this afternoon
with a large increase in attendance
and a big crowd in prospect for to-
night.
While the formal opening was Mon
day evening, the fair is not consider
ed to have really gotten under way
until today. Many exhibits had not
been completed for the Monday night
attendance, and numerous Midway at
fractions awaited the finishing touch
es before going into operation in full
swing.
Enough had been done, however, to
convince al visitors that the fair
was offering much more both in ex-
hibits and amusements than for sew
eral years.
Every available space in the exhibit
hall was taken and some applicants
were turned away for lack of space.
Moreover, the Midway space was too
small to accommodate all of the at
fractions brought in by the Cetlin &
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
UNDERPASS TUNNEL
IS PUSHED THROUGH
Shovel Digs Under Railroad
to William Street Side
e Tracks

For the first time since work be-
gan on the Church-Charles street I'M
derpass, the shovels engaged in ex-
cavations broke through to the Will
liam street side under the tracks OF
the Seaboard Air Line railroad late
Monday. The task now is to widen
that hole until all of the dirt has
been removed.
Meantime, laying OF the pipe line
for the storm sewer is proceeding to-
ward the pit of the street under the
railroad tracks at a depth of some
Is to II feet 5elow the surface of the
ground. The ditch that had been dug
across Garrett street to lay this pipe
line has been re-filled, and the street
will probably be reopened to traffic
again toward the end of the week.
The pavement will not be re-laid for
probably several months until the
cavity has had time to settle.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
Monday Night Crowd Gets
Good Impression Of Fair
Increased Bigness of Whole Thing Augurs for Good
Season This Week; Plenty of Amusements; Exhibits
So Numerous Many Ha We Been Turned AWAY

Wilson Shows, and several rides o.,
shows were unable to set I'D for h u.u
ness.
Only portion of the free acts w...
put on Monday night There We
some wire walking and aerial ne a'
forming, together with a dog rs
pony act, but the high dive could nna
be given because the tank had ~
yet filled with water. Also the firo
works were less than will be ebo,nn
the remainder of the week.
Those who took in the program, G..
the first evening were much imnroSa
ed with the higness of the fair -,
compared with other recent seacon~
and there was every indication of tbo
best fair from every standpoint tho
city has had since before the do
preston.
President E. L. Fleming and Secro
tary G. M. Hight, as well as the Coz
lin & Wilson management, were much
pleased with the outlook.
All agricultural exhibits were iudp-
ed in the forenoon today and visitors
will be able to inspect winning ny.
hibitS from now on
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
ORGANIZE JUNIOR
CHAMBER FRIDAY
2O-Odd Prospective Mem
bers Signed for New
Commercial Group

A sufficient number of names have
been obtained to proceed with the
organization of a Junior Chamber of
Commerce in Henderson, and a meet
ing has been called for Friday night
of this week to effect the organiza-
ton, it was stated today Ky Sam AL
ford, who is active in promoting the
movement
Mr.. Afford said some 20-odd young
business men had agreed to become
charter members, and that dues
would not exceed SIP per year It's
purpose and object will be to support,
endorse and foster community and
civic undertakings making for the adj
vancement and development of the
city.
Membership is limited to business
men 81 years of age and under.
1t is anticipated that officers will
be elected at the meeting Friday night
and other organization preliminaries
attended TO-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
CHRISTIAN PASTOR
MOVES INTO HOME
Rev. and Mrs. ]. Everette
Neese Arrive Here from
Elon College

Rev. and Mrs j. Everett Neese and
their daughter, Carolyn 20-months old
today moved into the parsonage of
the Congregational-Chr church
on Rowland street from their home
in Elon College, and Rev. Neese will
assume his duties as pastor of the
local church in November.
Mr.. Neese was recently extended a
call to the local church Ky the con-
gregation after he had preached sew
eral times here. He will succeed Rev.
S. e. Madren, who has been the pas
tor for the past several years, but
who is giving up the local church to
devote his entire time to several
rural congregations he is serving in
this section. The change became eff
fective after the annual conference
of the denomination, which will be
held in November at a Wake county
church.
Meantime, Mr.. Neese will close up
his work with several rural churches
in the Elon College section before
coming here to assume the active pas
torate.
The new minister is a graduate of
Elon College, and has also studied in
the Duke University School of Re-
ligion. He is son of Rev. and Mrs.
J. L. Neese, of Reidsville, formerly
of Greensboro. His father is pastor
of the First Congratulated
church in Reidsville.
Mrs. Neese is also a former resident
of Greensboro, and is the daughter
of Mrs. r. F. Payne, of Bessemer a
suburb of that city. She was at one
time connected with the Greensboro
Daily News.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
SIS, 702 Pounds Tobacco
Average $29.4l Monday
Total of Nearly $17O 900 Pa id Out to Growers in Single
Day; Prices Continue Stro ng in Subsequent Sales
Growers Offer H oldings Rapidly

Mondays sale on the Henderson to-
bacco market hit an all-time high
level in pounds and struck the high
est average price made here since the
1884 season., official figures announc-
ed today by j. r. McDuffie, sales
supervisor, indicated. A total of $751;
TOP pounds of leaf were sold for
$169,340 at an average price of
$29.41 per hundred pounds.
Prices continued strong today, with
indications the days average would
be in the top 2Os, although official
figures will not be available before
Wednesday.
While actual sales Monday were the
most for any one day in the markets
history, the offerings, including un-
sold leaf, hit a total close to season
highs
All day there was active bidding,
with competition keen for the medium
and best quality. Buyers went in for
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

l In which country is the state of
Guerrero?
.. Nlo was the author of Trans
Atlantic Tunnel?"
3. Name the representative legisla-
tive body of the German nation as
Wnoia.
4. Where is Franklin and Marshall
College:
.. What are funnel-marks on a steam
ship?
G. Where was Buffalo Bill" Cody
born?
Z. Does a lawfully naturalized citi-
zen OF the L. S. lose his citizenship
when convicted of a crime COM
mitted after naturalization?
&. Who was Jessie Benton Fremont?
0. When was Horace Greeley nomi-
mated for President?
20. In law, what is residue?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20

tobacco purchases and appeared anx-
ious to get their quotas. And there
was lot of mighty fine weed on the
warehouse floors for the day.
The market is now hitting it's stride
and from this time on until around
Thanksgiving the choicest types OF
the leaf are expected to be put on
the floors and to command the sea-
sons top prices.
So far as immediate search of rec
ords revealed, there has never been
but one day bofer Monday when a
single daily sale of tobacco brought
more money than on Mondays $780,
34O.84, and that was October %, 1884,
when 48O,298 pounds sold for $179,-
926.2S at an average price of $37.46
per hundred pounds.
Growers are marketing their hold
ings rapidly to take advantage of the
high prices, and sales through today
shot season totals to near the 9,000,-
O00-pound mark.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
REALTY DEEDS WERE
3 WITH REGISTRY

Realty transactions with the W ce
Registry yesterday were three.
John w. Barnes sold to L. H.
Barnes, ct al, for $40 and considera-
lions $685. acres of land in the county.
Rufus Bullock conveyed to David
Hargrove for $40 and considerations
1912 acres of land on the Hender-
son-Hicksboro Road
f. L. Toepleman and wife sold to
Helen S. zollicoffer for $40 and con-
sideration the Toepleman home place
on West Garrett street.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
THREE DEFENDANTS
IN COUNTY COURT

Three defendants were tried at to-
days session of county court with
Recorder Protein S. B. Rogers pre-
siding over the docket.
Fred Satterwhite, charged with as
sault, was fuond guilty and was sent
to the roads for four months
Guy Wright paid 81 and costs for
being drunk.
Connie G. House was convicted of
driving without proper lights and
without an operators license. Prayer
for judgment was continued upon
the fixing of thel lights and obtain
ing a drivers permit. He was taxed
with the costs of the action.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
Attend Funeral of
Mrs. Bette Turner

Among those from out of the city
attending the funeral services of Mrs.
Bette D. Turner, in the county Sun
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Henly Tur-
ner, Of Richmond, Va; Mr.. and Mrs
Wilmot Turner, Of Blackstone, Va;
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Croker, Mischew
Crocker, and Mrs. Mary Blair, of
Greensboro, Mr.. and Mrs. June Ker-
noble, John Kernodle, Jennie Sue
Kernodle, and Miss Jennie Turner, of
Durham, Mr.. and Mrs. " E. Rawls,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Barnes, and Mr..
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Morgan, of
Suffolk, Va.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
WILLIAM CRIMES
FATHER DIED TODAY

News of the death of William E.
Grimes in Raleigh was received here
today by his son, William Grimes,
who has been connected with the, Cor
bitt Motor Truck Company in the
city for the past two years
Mr.. Grimes had been president of
Wake County Savings Bank for years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grimes and daughter,
Elizabeth, left upon receipt of the
news for Raleigh, where funeral SER
vices will be conducted tomorrow.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
WARRENTON NEGRO
FATALLY INJURED
Kelly Israel Stepped in Front of Auto
mobile Driven by C. A. Tucker
Saturday Night

Kelly Israel, Warrenton Negro
died in Jubilee hospital here Sunday
night of injuries sustained when he
stepped in from tot an automobile
driven by c. A. Tucker, of Warrenton,
Saturday night. The Warren county
coroner held the accident unavoid-
able and held no inquest The man
was hurried to the hospital here and
given every attention, but his injuries
were so serious that he succumbed in
"a hours.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
NEGRO HELD FOR
STRIKING ANOTHER

Fcss Williams, Negro, is being held
under a 5000 bond charged with as
saulting Bet Williams, a Negress,
with a sick, inflicting painful in
jurics.
At Ju ilee hospital, where the wo-
man is being treated, it was said by
attaches that she had a suffered
right elbow.
Williams is being held for trial in
city court before Mayor Irvine B,
Watkins.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
FUNDS RAISED FOR
REPAIRING CHURCH

A drive for funds to repair Nit
chell Creek Negro, Baptist church
ended Sunday night, after services
had been conducted during the week
by various ministers.
The collection for repairs for the
services amountd to $170.02, accord
ing to the report.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
INSURANCE SUIT is
SETTLED FOR $757.7O

The suit of Mrs. Moss Rose White
against the Travellers Protective AS
ISOLATION for $4,000 under the terms
of a policy carried by her late hus-
band, Norwood r. White, was set
led, according to the records of the
county court clerk, for $577O, the
$40 representing court costs.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
FIREMEN CALLED TO
HOUSE IN MOBILE

A mattress fire in the home of
Freeman Whitfield, Negro, in Mobile
section to the south of the city, call,
ed out firemen this morning about
1870 o'clock.
The fire was extinguished before
the arrival of firen. m.
The mattress was in an upstairs
room, those fighting the fire knocked
out window of the house and pitch
ed the mattress ont.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-10-20
Here for Funeral.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Croker and
son, Michaux, and Mrs. w. E. Blair,
Of Greensboro, attended the funeral
of their aunt, Mrs. Bette Turner
Sunday afternoon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-11
ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES PROGRAM FOR C0NFAB

had a good look at him. Then /
saw it was Streeter, he recognized
me-and again that snarling VOL
fish laugh-and Joe's voice rose
Then-it all came back-how I
had hated him all these miserable
years. looked into his cruel pig
like eyes and / seemed to see
Mable crushed torn and bleeding
without a chance-it all came
back-and Joe's voice rent the air
with a Shrek
Il saw his grinning FACET
reached out felt his damp, oily
flesh in my hands-it felt good
for years l had asked for that
moment. He had killed Mable-
the only woman I'd ever loved
and then he crushed the flower /
was wearing in honor OF my moth
er. All the crushed black women
of my race rose before mel
went mad" Joe's voice voice died
away. / didn't know l had killed
him-I just couldn't stop--I wanted
to let gohim go-I didn't mean to
take his life-I just wanted to
punish him for what he'd made me
suffer all these years." his voice
dropped to a hoarse whisper, and
Joe stood up and fell forward to
the floor.
(To be Continued)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-07-11

and Mrs. Elmer Robertson.
A delightful hour were spent
Saturday morning June % at the
home of Mrs. b. r. Burnett when
the Ladies Sextett of Second
Baptist Church held a 1880 a. IN.
breakfast honoring the pastor and
wife, who will soon leave for a
trip South to visit parents and
friends.
The Girl Scouts have returned
from their camping trip at Mid
West Lake and Country Club. 1t
was a very dusty but happy troop
that overflowed the four cars so
kindly placed at their service by
o. b. Coleman, S. Richardson,
Mrs. r. Brown, and Herbert Fran
co.'s. The Scouts who went were
Henrietta and Altha Hardy, Ruth
Atkins, Winifred Bass, Lenora
Richardson, Winifred Perry, Cora
Thompson, Arlena Scott, June and
Rosetta Brown; Mrs. Cora y. Ran
som, capt, and Miss Laura Joyner,
asst. Their guests were Mesdames
l.. G. Perry, S. A. Richardson, and
o. b. Coleman. With them came
the future Scouts, Donna Perry,
Audry Nicely, Joan Coleman and
Cecile Ransom. On Friday the
guests were Mrs. II. Barss, chair
man of Ypsilanuti Scouts Council,
who was accompanied by Mrs.
Frank Wilson. They brought with
them a huge box of chocolates as
a gift to the Scouts. On the last
day, Saturday the guests were DR..
l.. c. Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. r c..
Brown and son, Wesley, Mr.. o. B..
Coleman and Mr.. S. A. Richardson
and two little sons Jr. and Joe. 1t
was grand trip. The very charm
ing hostess, Mrs. A. F. Thomas
made the Scouts welcome. The
Scouts join in thanking DR.. and
Mrs. Thomas for a grand time
Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Norman
and guest, Mr.. and Mrs. Ohas
Wilkerson, were Sunday guests
of their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. r. Ransom. On their re-
turn little Miss Cecile Ransom
accompanied them to spend a few
days in the city. Mr.. Norman is
driving a new Plymouth. Master
Gilly Kersey is an inmate in Uni
versity Hospital, Ann Arbor for
tonsil operation and observation.
Mrs. Anna Harris, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Bennett, 321 Hamilton street,
James Burton and family and Mrs
Busch of Saginaw motored to Fos-
tora, Ohio Sunday to visit a uncle
Mr.. Cruise who is quite i'll. Mrs.
Caroline Brown chicago is house
guest of her sister Mrs. Virgil
Sears, SIS Jefferson street. Mrs.
Minnie Nelly is in Detroit attend
ing the Michigan State Associa-
ton of Colored Women's Clubs.