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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

their itinterary, presenting appr6- priate carols and Christmas music. The tree at the Blessed Sacrament church will be the first stop at the invitation of Rev. Francis Barrett. From there, the company will go to the tree in the yard of the Rev. MT. Shinn on West Main street: thence to the big one at the Waterbury hospital.
 On the Green
 At 2 o'clock, the final appearance of the groups will be at the tree on the Green. The program at each place will be short, the longest one being scheduled for the Green where three carolt and three band numbers will be offered. Miss Mill dred Dunn, supervisor at the Chase Parl; house, announces that the children from her recreation center will sing the following three carols: silent Night" Tt Came Upon the Midnight Clear" and "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful" 3G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

been a quarrel between the 26-year- old girl and her mother-in- law over the matter of religion. Paul Mikelenas had heard this report be- fore the tragedy and questioned the girl as he was concerned over her illness, according to MT. Kuraitis. She told him her husbands religion satisfied her, MT. Kuraitis said.
 When her husband came in, Mrs. Mikelenas gasped, T love you Adolph, MT. Kuraitis said. Because of the burns of acid in her throat she was unable to say more. For several weeks the girl had acted strangely and had been breeding, often not recognizing close friends, a clerk in MT. Kuraitis store said.
 The note was turned over to Chief of Police Adamson and why 1t should be kept secret, Mir. Kurai- tis said he did not know. Despite the fact his wife did not like her new home, her husband kept the rent because he thought her atti- tude might change, the store owner dec'c .-pd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

Following the testimony of sey- eral witnesses ct an inquest here this afternoon. conducted by Cor utier John T. Monzani, Mrs. Anna Mikelenas, wife of Paul Mikelenaa of Cherry street, Naugatuck was re- leased from the custody of police. Mrs. Mikelenas hau been detained in connection with the suicidal death of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Victoria Mikelenas who drank poi stn and then shot herself.
 The funeral of Mrs. Victoria C.. Mikelenas, 26-year-old wife of Adolph Mikelenas, was held at 2 o'clock this. afternoon from her home, 4S Cherry street.
 Although police yesterday denied that any. woman is being held at the Naugy police station in connection with the case, relatives of Mrs. Anna MikeIenas. wife of Paul Mix elenas of 50 Cherry street and mOther-in-la of the dead woman admitted police had called at her house at 3 a.. r1., Monday morning and accompanied her to police headquarters, where she was de- tsined, apparently on the order of the coroner.
 Mrs. Victoria Mikelenas died Sat- urday at the Waterbury hospital af- ter having been taken there Thurs day. Police at first believed she had taken carbolic acid from bot tie. of phenol, a disinfectant pur- chasable at any drug store, and then shot her-eh. Police said they had been told she had had nervous trouble for about month.
 Dr. Edward H. Kirschbaum, med- ical examiner, of Waterbury per- formed a second autopsy on the body with Dr. Joseph Collins of the Waterbury hospital.
 Autopsy Result
 He said that the autopsy showed that Mrs. Mikelenas had died of a bullet wound that had penetrated tho chest and a lung, and of pneu- monia, which he stated, was extep- siye. He said her throat was badly burned by acid but there were no ECU UulblS HI tL1C oWihuShs AHAo seems to be an unusual circum- stance as 1t might indicate the poi son was swallowed after she had been shot.
 As far as could be learned, Mrs. Mikelenas' mother-in-law found her in Adolph Mikelenas' home which is adjacent to the property of Paul Mikelenas, the dead 'woman's fath- er-in-law. Police stated last week that the gun, g caliber revolver, witt which she was shot, belonged to her husband who was former marine. They said she sat on the cellar stairs when the tragedy took place.
 The couple had been married in September, 1893, and had lived for some time at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Paul Mikelenas. They recently set u housekeeping in their own hcne and since that time, accord- ing to friends, Mrs! Mikelenas had been exhibiting nervous trouble.
 Although reports were all around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

dignant car owners. who declared that the law was being made a "joke" of through failure of en- forcement. sss5.
 Today 1t was pointed out that some of the cars which passed the most recent test were never pre- scented for inspection during pre- vious inspection periods and yet their owners are not molested by motor vehicle inspectors while oth- CTS. who complied with previous test rules and who delayed during the recent period, are being halted and even face the loss of their licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Georgie M. Brink will be held from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock, Rev. W. Moreton Owen, pas tor of the Bunker Hill Congrega- tional church, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Donate Rinaldi, who died Sunday of accidental carbon monoxide gas poisoning, will be held from the Maiorano funeral home, 267 Bank street, to- morrow morning at 8:15 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jane E. Towle were held last night at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. David P. Gaines, pastor of the First Bap- tist church. oficiating, assisted by Rev W. Moreton Owen, pastor of Bunker Hill Congregational church. Burial will be in Greene, N. Y, tomorrow.
 Funeral services for Alexander Ermann who was found frozen to death at his home at 535 Wash ington avenue Saturday afternoon were held this afternoon at the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, at the convenience of the family. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

The music will be supplied by Cos mo Vendetti and the members of the WPA band. The children in the chorus are from the Chase Park re- creation center. Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin made this announcement this morning as part of the Yuletide activities of the de- pertinent.
 A Four Visits The children's group and band will visit four different places on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

{ The success of Trudeau Sanatorium in the Adirondacks influenced the state Legislature of Massachusetts to build . state sanatorium to care for its tuberculosis patients. The Massa- ,chusetts State sanatorium at Rutland
 was in turn the spur to other states so that today there are 65 such sana-
 toria operated by states. in addition to hundreds of city and county sanatoria, private sanatoria, and tuberculosis divisions in general hospitals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

WEsTBERG--In this city. Dec. 22nd. 1936, Charles Augustus Westberg, : of 234 Meriden Road. Funeral
 Thursday afternoon. at 200 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Ave. Burial in Woodtick cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
DIED

GAGNON-In this city, Dec. 22nd. 1886. Francois A. Gagnon, of 1759 South Main St. Funeral Thursday morning. at 8:15 o'clock. from Bel levilIe Funeral Home, 68 East Clay St. to St. Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
OBITUARY

GAGNON-Francois A. Gagnon, also known as Frank Gagnon" 51, of 1759 South Main street, died at St. Mary's hospital early this morn ing after brief illness.
 MT. Gagnon was born in Man. chester, Mass, and came to this city 46 years ago. He had been connected with the Union Merchan- disc Corp, grocery dealers, at APT South Main street, for 40 years, and had been president of the concern for the past 28 years.
 Survivors include his wife, Sarah
 Desaulniers) Gagnon; two sons, Francis and Jean; five daughters, Eleanor, Alice, Alma, Angele and Madelyn; his mother, Mrs. Abe lard Gagnon, all of this city; two brothers, Peter of Waterbury, and Louis, of Philadelphia; and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Gelinas, of New London, Mrs. o. J. Huot, of Detroit, and Misses Alice and Rose Gagnon, of this city.
 The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam- fly plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call this evening from 2 to Il o'clock and tomorrow from ? to Il o'clock.
 WESTBERG - Charles Augustus Westberg, 76, of 234 Meriden road died early this morning at his home. He was born in New York city, the son of Jacob snd Agneg Land Vest berg. Mir. Westberg was a member of the Mill Plain Union church and was also a member of the Scoyill Foremen,s association.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Boerke Westberg; two sons. Leroy of Middletown, N. r., and Percival of Brooklyn, N. Y, one step: on, Theodore Bumstead of Howard Beach, L. T.; three step daughters. Mrs. Richard Jones of Brooklyn, N. Y., Mrs. Carl Mattson of Woicott and Miss Mildred Bum- stead of this city; two brothers, George of this city and Alfred Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon. at 2 o'clock from the Anderson funeral home 70 Central avenue, Rev. Matthew Mad- den ofiiciating. Burial will be in Woodtick cemetery, Wolcott. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
Children To Present
 Program Of Carols
Young Chase Park Troubadours 10 Serenade Com
 munity-To Sing at Christmas Tree on Green

special Christmas program of carols and other appropriate music will be given by childrens mixed chorus of fifty voices Thursday evening under the direction of Miss Mildred Dunn of the Chase Park House.
 was announced at the Park Department office tnls arr1iv1er f e sf 9 z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

Business leaders in Japan are protesting tax increase program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22
MASSES

of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning. at 500 o'clock. at St. Patrick's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Mar garet Conway O'Keefe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

PHELAN-Second anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated We'd nesday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, at St. Francis Xavier's Church. for the soul of the late John Phelan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-22

At the International Conference on Tuberculosis held in Berlin, Dr. Ser siroh of Paris proposed that the arl- cient emblem of the eastern branch of the Christian Church be used as the worldwide symbol of the fight against tuberculosis. Since 1919 1t has ap- peared on all the Christmas Seals sold In December to support tuberculosis work in the United States.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
Obituary

POMEROY
Joseph Hazelrod Pomeroy. 2O2S
BeIvedere avenue, Oakmont, Della
ware county, Pa, son of John S. and
the late Isabel Shockley POmeroy,
passed away in the Bryn Mawr Hos
pital, on Thursday, october 10, 1896,
after an illness of Is days. The fu-
neral services were held from his
home. Interment in Pennington, N.
J. He leaves a wife, Anna May, nee
Phillips, and a daughter, May Phil
lips, a teacher in the Oakmont
School. also a son, William H., a
student in the Massanutten Military
Academy, Woodstock, Va. Besides
his father, three sisters survive
Bessie May POmerOy, Of Philadel-
pbia: Mrs. George E. Deering OF
Wilmington and Mrs. John B. Par
fridge of Ridley Park, Pa. Mr.. POM
eroy had spent over "a years service
in the engineering and plant depart
ment of the Pennsylvania Bell Tele-
phone Company. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Pomeroy we're born in Milford and
spent their childhood days here.
JUMP
Mrs. Sarah E. Jump died at the
home of her son. Superintendent W.
II. Jump. at Wyoming. on October
21. 1886. Mrs. Jump was 50 years OF !
age. and had been faithful member
of the NJ. z. Church since she was
a girl of IA. Funeral services were |
held at the home Of her other SON.
Ralph L. Jump. in Houston, on sat
urday. last. Rev. Mr.. Hamblin' her |
former pastor, conducted the funeral. |
He was assisted by Rev. Mr.. Cole |
and Rev. Ernest Wright. Mrs. Les
ter Cleaver sang THE Old Rugged !
Cross" and The Sweet By And By.
Three daughters also survive, Mrs.
John L. Gray. Mrs. Walter B. Met
calf and Miss Jane Irene Jump.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
W. c. T. U. NOTES

On Tuesday evening the members
of the Milford W. C. T. U. with in
vited guests sat down to long tables
of good things in the chapel. The
occasion was one of rejoicing, for
State Convention of w. c. T. U. held
in Wilmington, filled with new cOur-
age and strong faith to carry out
the five point program prescribed
by NatiOnal-a program of spiritual
education, alcoholic education, char
acter building. citizenship and peace.
The loss Of the Eighteenth Amend
ment means that our youth must be
taught the effects Of alcohol upon
their bodies. and an extra effort will
be put forth to carry this scientific
knowledge to them.
The president, Mrs. Eliza Wells
Bennett acted as tOastmistress. and
at her invitation all sung America"
followed by scripture reading by
Mrs. Clara Deputy. and prayer by
Rev. Bailey of the Methodist Prot
estant Church. Curtis Williams
sung Working For Temperance"
and Look Ahead" with Mrs. Hur-
ley accompanying at the piano.
Mrs. Anna Lee Waller. of Delmar.
State President of W. C. T. U. made
a splendid address-flinging out the
challenge of the responsibility to
every citizen of today to aid in the
work of educating the youth as to
the evils of alcohol.
Mrs. Ethel Wheatley of Seaford.
President of Sussex County. and
Mrs. Marion ThOrnburg Of SeafOrd,
corresponding secretary of Sussex
County w. C. T. U. each gave greet
ings. and made splendid speeches.
Mr.. Roland G. Messick added
word Of encouragement, and with
the final speech by Rev. Bailey. the
meeting adjourned.
will some boys mother come for
ward and join the Milford w. C. T.
U. and do her bit to make the way
safer for her own lads feet?
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
KENT FARMERS MET AT
DOVER LAST THURSDAY
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AS a basis for this discussion the
present soil conservation program
and the recommendations made by
the program planning committee at
its meeting last March we're consid-
cred, and several changes have been
suggested for the agricultural pro-
gram for 1887 to conform to our
system of farming. These sugges-
tions will be submitted to the United
States Department of Agriculture,
and will be taken into consideration
along with recommendations from
other sections of the country.
The Kent County Agricultural
Conservation Association was repre-
sented at this meeting by R. Harry
Wilson, Ernest S. Mattiford and I.au-
renee E. Cain of the county commit
tee; c. Arthur Taylor and Robert A.
Carton of the State committee; l.. D.
Caulk, Henry Williams, Frank w.
Richardson and Herman Peck of the
board of directors, and Frank Attix,
county supervisor.
The county program planning
committee was represented by How
ard c. Deakyne, J. Harold Schabing-
er and William Hass. Those from the
extension service of the University
of Delaware included: c. A. McCue.
director; A. D. Cobb, assistant direc-
tor; r. o. Stelzer, extension ecOnO-
mist; John H. Skinner, Jr., extension
editor; and Kent County Agent Rus
sell E. Wilson.
As there has been close cOOrdina-
tion between the Soil Conservation
and Program Planning Committees
in Kent county, some interesting and |
practical results have been accom- !
plished relative to the increasing Of
soil fertility. more profitable utili-
zatiOn of land. and the adjustment of
agricultural practices.
This is the fourth consecutive year
in which farmers have worked to-
gether in drafting programs for the
Improvement of their farms and the |
realization of better incomes, and I
this cooperative spirit is a forward |
step toward the solution of many OF
our agricultural problems.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
Local And State NerOs

Halloween tonight
Clean out your nues now. and
avoid trouble laterNon.
Farmers down in good old Sussex
are getting their hog killing tools
in shape.
Delaware leads the natien IN good
roads--get out more and sea your
own State.
Soy beans threshed out during the
past week are fine, with an abund
ant crop reported;
Hot cakes and country sausage Is
the correct thing these chill fall
mornings for breakfast.
Suppers. socials and amateur en-
tertainments are booming, a sure
sign of approaching winter.
First ice of the season on Tues
day, October q, when the ther-
mometer reached 81 in the early
morning hours.
The Junior Church of the NJ. P.
Church is having a bake in Humes'
old store this Saturday. Cakes, pies.
rolls, and everything good to eat.
On Wednesday, November 18th the
Mite Society Of the First Presby-
terian Church will hold their annual
supper and bazaar. Don't forget the
date.
In the Kent County Court last
week Earl J. Bennett, Of Milford.
was sentenced to six months inn
prisonment for selling liquor with
out a license.
The Fellowship Glass of the Ave
nue. Methodist Episcopal Church
will hold their business and social
meeting in the chapel on Wednesday
evening, November 4. We urge all
to be present.
The Ladies Aid will hold its No
vember meeting in the chapel on
November 4. at 3 p. m.
The president. Mrs. NJ. Haswell
Pierce makes a special appeal to
every member of the Aid to be
present on Friday evening. October
80. for the service of the "Joy Max
er" in the Avenue NJ. E. Church at
7:SO O'Clock.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30

Farmer wives report that this
years crop of pumpkins are making
fine pies.
Come to the bake Saturday in
Humes' old store and get your Sun
day dinner.
Four more days to electiOn-be
prepared to exercise your franchise
on November 3.
Thrifty farmers are stacking their
fodder against the ravages Of shift
ly November winds.
-
The unusual window displays at
the local hardware stores are at
tracing much attention.
The Sunday School of Barratt's
Chapel held a rally day and harvest
home service last Sunday.
Farmers in the Milford section
are busy finishing their corn husk-
ing. All report good yields.
Well kept farm yards with huge
pile of seasoned firewood, are a ia
miliar sight in a drive through Sus-
sex.
The Mite Society of the First
Church will meet at
the church Wednesday afternoon,
4th at 2.SO.
-
Milford stores are stocked with
good warm clothing. Do not take a
chance, dress warmly, and reap div
idends of health and happiness.
Visit the NJ. P. Church Bazaar and
supper on November IL and 13. The
fancy booth will have pretty things
to use for gifts. Don't miss seeing
them.
Company 1926 of the CCC moved |
from Slaughter Beach, near Milford,
to Taylor's Bridge. yesterday. This |
is the first camp of junior CCC |
youths to be established in New Cas-
tie County.
There will be a chicken salad and |
oyster supper at MillwOod Hall. Fri
day, November 6, starting at 5 o.
clock. The menu will consist OF
chicken salad and oysters, cream po-
Latoes, mashed turnips, candied |
sweet potatoes, pickles, jelly and
rolls or roast chicken and oysters.
Price soc, including dessert.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
PERSONALS
1SEfi6l

Miss Florence Horn spent the past
weekend in Philadelphia.
-
George Russell was in Altoona
Pa. with relatives for the past week
end.
Tom Williams left on Sunday for
St. Louis where he has accepted a
position.
Mrs. Minnie Holmes and Miss Fan
ME Holmes are spending few days
in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Willard White and daughter
Gail, of Milton. are visiting her sis
ter, Miss Emma Moore.
Miss Sarah Nutter and Miss Doro-
thy Swain. of Philadelphia. spent the
weekend with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle F. worthington
and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harrington
spent the past weekend in Atlantic
City.
Miss Betty Hammond. a freshman
at William and Mary College at Will
liamsburg. Pa, is expected home for
the weekend.
MyrOn E. Boone and Robert Hare
of Temple University were the week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Lcgar, Jr.
Remsen Barnard and Theodore
Townsend. students at University of
Delaware. were home with their
parents for the weekend
Mrs. Robert P. Davis left on Sun
day for a week in MaplewOod. N. j.,
with her sOn-in-law and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grier Baynum.
-
Miss Maria Causey is spending
this week in Harrisburg, Pa, with |
MFR. and Mrs. David Wallace. who |
will accompany her home for the |
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Walker an
nounce the arrival of their first born.
4 son, in the Wilmington General |
Hospital, October 26. Mrs. Walker
before her marriage was Miss Maria
Bennett Of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
Thirty Years Ago
Taken from 1905 Files Of Che
Milford Chronicle

DR.. James P. Lofiand has returned
from Wilmington where he has been
visiting friends.
Charles Ellington of Richmond,
Va, and William asdingtonz OF Eiad-
eraIsburg, Nd, and Robert Eding
ton of Alexander, Va, have been
visiting their mother, who is quite
in at her home in Milford.
The Willing Workers will meet
with Mrs. H. Davis on Monday eve
ming next. A full attendance is de-
sired.
A. j. w. Harper has purchased OF
Mrs. Ella Cooper the lot adjoin-
ing the lot of John Crouch, nearly
the residence of John NJ.
White. The consideration Is not
known, but it is said that some
thing over $500. Mr.. Harper is al
so about to bargain for the lot owned
by Mr.. Crouch.
Clayton Canntn Of Los Angeles.
is the guest of his sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson in South
Miss Edith Mallery Evans return
ed on Wednesday from an extended
visit to New York and Philadelphia.
The saw mills and basket factory
Of the Smith Manufacturing Com
pany situated at Lincoln, two miles
south of Milford, were burned on
Thursday morning at one o'clock.
The fire caught on the inside and
burned the entire structure in q
short time.
Will Anderson, of Philadelphia,
was in town Sunday last, the guest
Of his mother. Mrs. BENJAMIN An
lerson.
Mrs. Charles d. Abbott and Mas
ter Charles, Jr.. were Wilmington
visitors recently.
Mrs. ]. P. Steward who has been
quite III for the past few weeks is
ln the road to recovery.
Harry Robinson. collector Lewis,
md Mayor Crouch, of Milton, were
Milford visitors recently.
Milford chronicle., 1936-10-30
GREENWOOD PLANS
COMMUNITY FAIR
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Ond and third place ribbons will be
given for each class. Sweepstakes
ribbons will be awarded for the
winner Of each department, and a
grand champion ribbon will be
awarded to the exhibitor gaining
the most points in the entire show.
About 200 different classes divid-
ed under the Crop, Homemakers,
Flower and Egg Departments are
open for competition.
The following committees have
been appointed to take care Of the
details of the fair:
General Committee-W Walter J.
Mills, chairman; Clarence Ochel-
tree. vice chairman; r. z. Wiley.
treasurer; ]. F. GOrdy, secretary;
Miriam R. Lord. publicity.
' Program COmmittee-Herman r.
Elzey. Mrs. Iva Edgell. NJ. L. Door
dan.
Building Committee-R. E. Wiley.
Harry Mills, Luther Lyons. Melvin
Banning. Mancel Cade, Harlan Tay-
lor, John Morris.
Decoration Committee-Mrs. o. A.
Baker. o. A. Baker, Charles Elliott.
Aldon Roberts, Anna Mae WrOten,
Louise Christopher
Finance Committee-R. Z. Wiley,
Lawrence Isaacs, Charles H. Coma
way, Mrs. Thelma Schulze, Lester
Hatfield, Lester Porter.
Crop Committee-E. V. Ocheltree
Allen Wiley. Harry Webb. Clarence
outten, Carl Tucker, Arthur Swartz,
Addison Draper.
HOmemakers Committee - Mabel
Christopher. Elnora Fowler. Mrs. M.
A. Webb, Mrs. Carl Schulze, Mrs. c.
E. Ocheltree.
Flower COmmittee-Mrs. Iva Ed
gell, Mrs. Roy Barwick, Mary LOOck-
erman. Evelyn Wiederkehr. Jane
Nichols.
Egg Committee-ROy Barwick.
James Anthony. Alvin Mills, Neil |
Edgell. Joseph Anderson. Edwin Da-
Wis.