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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
LIQUOR MEN SAY
 PLAN WORKS OUT
2l.Day Credit Provision Is Successful, Word
 of, Wholesalers

New Haven, Conn, Aug. aa-CuP) -The new 2l-day credit provision imposed by connecticuts Sa liquor wholesalers on operators of retail liquor stores Is working ''very nice- ly," Marshall pannall, secretary of the Connecticut wholesale liuuor Dealers association said today. The credit limitation went into effect Aug. l6 after e warning was issued to delinquent bill-payers among the ertail dealers. Bannel had no com ment to make on reports that uiem- bers of his association were not liv- ing up to terms of the credit provis- ion and were granting customers extensive credit terms. Some sources labeled the credit limitation as Q farce" because of the reluctance of association members to 60 along.
 But Bannell asserted all of the S2 wholesalers in the state were CO., operating and ''were standing by the crerit terms" 1T know of A great many retail outlets" Bannell said, "who have not been able to obtain merchandise because their accounts were overdue" He said none. how ever, had been forced to close their doors because of the stringent pro- vision which provides that no re- taller may obtain liquor supplies uf,- less he has paid all past bills within 2l days of Aug. IS. Bannell indi- cated Q full test of the credit lirni- | tatioY, no,ild mt he afforded until early September, when the 2l days of grace from the time limitation went into effect, was over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
Building Activities
 Show Upward Trend
Hartford Leads State in Value of Waterbury Listed With Communities Showing Gain for July

ford with permits having Q total valuation of S72A,606. Bridgeport was second and West Hartford third. Hartford and West Hart ford retained the same positions they held in June, while Bridgeport displaced Greenwich from second place.
 Thirteen of the communities re- ported building permit gains in July as compared with June. They were Bridgeport, Bristol, Derby, Hamden, Hartford, Middletown, Naugatuck, New Britain, New London, Norwich, West Haven and WillimAntic.
 Fifteen cities and towns out of the 25 covered in the railroad survey had greater building permit vslua- tions in July than the correspond ing month last year. These were Bridgeport, Bristol, Hamdcn, Hart ford, Manchester, Meriden, Middle town, Naugatuck. New Britain, New London, ,orwich, Stratford, Waterbury, West Haven and Willi- mantle,
 Comparative Figures
 Comparative building permit sta- tistics for July, l93T and for July, 1886, were reported In the railroad survey as follows;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

in Huntington, Long Island. The Countess" returned home under guard after six hours of question: ing.
 Family Regarded as Wealthy
 Parsons Is the son of the late William II. Parsons, wealthy pa- per manufacturer. He is related by marriage to the Pratt family, of the Standard oil company. His sister ie married to Richardson Pratt, as. sistant treasurer of the Standard oil company of New Jersey. He now op. crates c large stock farm ct Stony Brook. At first, he raised chickens and piegonS for market. The venture proved improbable and he now raises squabS.
 Parsons has kept pretty much to himself since the mysterious disap. pearance of his wife. He refuses to discuss the case with reporters. He answers questions they ask him like this:
 I'm in an awful jam. I'm in . terrible jam. Can't you let. me aione?"
 Lieut. Stacy wilson, of the Brook Haven police, said that when PaF- sons first reported his wife's disap- pearance, he told him;
 Mrs. Parsons left under very peculiar circumstances, lieutenant" '"
 He went to say that, according to Mrs. Kupyrarove, his wife left of her own free viii, with two friends whom she apparently did not suspect.
 ParSons continues to tend hit farm, getting his squabg ready toE the market. As the days 60 by, ne viii not even allow anyone to dis. elias his wifeis disappearance, But he has not set lost hODe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
New York City Gets
 Legion Convention
Announcements Expected Shortly on General Pro. gram for Sessions Starting Sept. 20 and Ending g

New York pr. John Duff has accepted the appointment of chair man of the committee on first aid and disqualification of The Amer lean Legion 1887 Convention Corp oration of New York City in connec- ton with the coming American Le- zion convention in New York Sep- tember 20th to 23rd of this year, Robert Y. Condon, executive vice. president of the corporation an- nounced today,
 Dr. Dun has had long and dis- tinguished career in the medical profession. He Is a member of the staff of Horrisania hospital, member of the American College of Sur geons and the Academy of Medicine
 Other members of the committed are; Captain Charles B. Scully, di- rector of Life Saving Service of The American Red Gross, General Ro- bert 0. Davis, executive director of the New York Chapter of The American Red Gross, D, Thomas A, Mcdoldrick, Chief surgeon of the police department of the City of New York, pr. s. s, Goldwater, commissioner of hospitals, pr. D. M. Bornecker, general medical sup- erintendent of hospitals of the City of New York, and Doctors Francis D. McCormback, r. Markey Pullen, Terry M. Townsend, N. B. Van Et. ten, J. c. William Green, former superintendent of hospitals, City of New York, pr. Louis T. Wright chief surgeon, Harlem hospital and pr. J. Herbert Lawson.
 Anticipating trouble is often the surest way to avoid t." Dr. Duff said following Q meeting of the com mittee ct the offices of the Corpora ton 30 Rockefeller Plaza. "As rep- resentatives of the First Aid ane Republication committee at the time of the legion convention, we must be prepared to organize and furnish every assistance and aid in emer. gencies. Our plans apply not only tc the huge parade on September 2ist of this year with It's slogan "Ur Fifth Avenue Again in ie37p but also through the entire period of the convention, A great city like New York should anticipate every need for medical attendance at Q large gathering of this character and be . model for the rest Of the country
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
STEUBEN SOCIETY
 PLANNING PICNIC
Mayor Spellacy to Be Speaker Sunday at East
 Hartford Park

Members of the Steuben Society of America will gather for the first Connecticut German day to be held at Arbeiter Lidertafel park in East Hartford Sunday, August 20.
 The speakers will be headed by Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy. On the program will be Theodore Fl. Hoff- mann, national chairman of the Steuben Society of America, Charles 0. Swartz, state comptroller. Judge Clarence Smith of East Hartford and Edward Deierlei of Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
 Louis Hfmann, chairman Of the Carl Schurs unit of Hartford will give the address of welcome. The days activities will begin about 10 0. m. and continue throughout the day and early evening. Several na- tionally known German and Bava- rian troupes of singers, dancers, and musicians will entertain.
 Representatives from other Carl Schurs units already chosen as dele- gates to the German day include pr. Paul Zahimann, Dr. William r. Fanslowe, Carl Schmidt, all of New Haven, Mrs. c. r. Pingpank, John A. Dunkhohn, Sylvanus Wood, all of Stamford, A. Louis shrout of Greenwich, P. s. Frey of Portches- ter, New York, M. Deierlein and Paul Leupold and Frank Merkle of New Britain.
 Committee Members
 The committees announced by Dr. Woerz include Frank P. Kum- pitch, vice-chairman; Frank Sekoll, treasurer; and Hans Thoerner, as. sistant treasurer. The program committee includes Paul Pfeiffer, chairman; Ernest schaffenberger, Hans Thoerner, Paul Stoekel, Mrs Marion Schwartz and Joseph Hum- mel.
 The amusement committee in- cludes William drieb, chairman; Charles Heck. Joseph Redl, and Ernest schaffenberger. Paul stoeckel is in charge of the mass chorua singing. Erich 0uthe, Joseph euess and Heinz Lehner are in charge oi decorations and highway marking.
 The general committee on 1r- arrangements Is headed by Rudolf Hecvk as chairman and includes Frank Bartel, William Christians Henry schoop, Kari Weber, Frits Loos, Henry Reese, Albert ohihof aund Frank Wonka. The parking committee lists George Weile, Car FIoile and Arnold Kuehl.
 The reception committee includes William Custer, Charles Won Bor. ciiers, Charles Weber, Philip Demke Fritz Loos, Herman seegers, Fred erick Schwartz, Charles Schirm William orieb, pr. Paul Kumpitsct and Dr. Peter KumpitSch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

by handling cases of injuries of every description with dispatch and efficiency wherever they occur"
 In commenting on arrangements for the parade, Captain Charles B, scully, director of the life saving service of the American Red Cross, and vice chairman of the commit- tee, said:
 Parade day, of course, Is the most important. First aid stations will be established In the assembly and dis banding areas and ambulances for the weary will be stationed some Ave or six blocks apart along the entire line of march, which will extend from the neighborhood of 34th street to 74th street, up Fifth ave- nue. Tn addition to the arrange ments for the parade" Captain Scully continued, i've are anticipat- Ing the arrival of hundreds of thou- sands of Legionnaires, their wives and families, from all over the United States and foreign possessions and establishing first aid stations ct important railway and bus terminals such as the Grand Central Station, the Pennsylvania Railroad Station, the terminal of the Greyhound Bus Line and other points, both on the arrival and departure of the visiting Legionnaises."
 pr. Thomas A. Mcdoldrick, chief surgeon of the police department ex- plained that elaborate preparations are being made for first aid and hos- pitalization outside of all gather ings of the Legion, including those held ct Madison Square Garden, the opening session, the Metropolitan Opera House where the business ses- sions of the convention will be held; the Polo Grounds where the drum and bugle corps contest will takG place. and other strategic points.
 "In addition to these locations, the central headquarters of the First Aid and Republication committed will be established ct the Hotel Pennsylvania, the National Conven- ton headquarters of The American Legion; and secondary first aid units will be in operation twenty -four hours q day, located ct other points throughout the city, such as Times Square,, pr. Mcdoidrick said.
 Dr. Y. M. Bernecker, general med- ical superintendent of hospitals, ia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
HE SAVED CROWD
 BUT DIES HIMSELF

Ashland, Me, Aug. 2S-(U.P) - An attempt to swerve his stalled monoplane away from c holiday crowd in Community Park was blamed today for the deaths of Pi- lot Frank J. Lundy, 27, formerly of Waltham, Mass, and his passenger, Lyman Reed, l8, of Oxbow, Me.
 The plane crashed when Lundy, who got his pilots license only six months ago, neared the park pre-. paratory to landing. The ship stalled and nosed over as he apparently swung aside to avoid c crowd at- tending Ashlands centennial cele- bration. Both were killed almost in- stantly.
 Lundy leaves e wife and year-old son, now living at Hollis, N. H., where the family moved eight months ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

Four persons were injured, two of them seriously, when their automobile was involved In . crash early this afternoon. All the injured are from New York
 Most seriously hurt are Mrs. Lillian COlburn, S7, of 9 Full Ter street, New York, who has Q possible skull fracture, Q brain cOncusslon, . severe laceratiOn of the forehead, and other hurts. and Miss Florence Zamberger, lS, of l6 Arden street, New York. who suffered . possible fracture of the pelvis and other injuries.
 The car was driven by Mrs. Colburn's husband, William, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
SOCIETY MATRON'S CASE STILL BATTLES;
 NO CHEW 9 WEEKS AFTER DISAPPEARANCE

more surprised when Parsons made Q dramatic c nd touching radio appeal to the kidnaperS the next night and promised them immunity If they would return his wife.
 Detectives Called Off
 All detectives were called off the Parsons premises and the stage set for some word from the abductors. But no word came. Five days after the disappearance Of the society matron, police aii- nounced the possibility of murder. The suggestion of Q staying brought thousands of Boy Scouts to the Parsons estate and its er- virons in an attempt to find the body of Mrs. Parsons. Blood- hounds were brought in again. Every inch of the Long Meadows Farm was searched, but nothing was found. An axe and hatchet, blood-stained, were found in the cellar. At first, excitement was high. But the furry Of anticipa- ton died down when 1t was re yealed that the blood and haiss 6ticking to the tools had come from sduabs and chickens raised on the farm.
 Theories cIashed between the police and federal men. Local po- lice even accused the state police Of "patronizing" them. This bick- ering slowed down action. Finally, local police refused point-bIank to work with Federal or state off. cers. Meanwhile, hundreds of re- ports poured i1 from aIl parts of the country, placing Mrs. Parsons in New York, Boston and COnnec- ticut.
 Husband Set DeaAliBe pafG0na continued t0 Dr0niiae
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

immunity to the kidnappers and to meet "any demands" if they rec turned his wife. But no word came. Finally, he set c deadline late in June, ct which time his agreement with them would end automatically. When the deadline passed and still no word was re- ceived from the kidnappers, police again guarded the house. The search was renewed. Every clcw was tracked down. Every Sugges- ton considered. But nothing came of 1t. As the days ran into weeks and then into months, the police staff was cut down. The Federal Bureau of Investigation kept only c few men stationed nearby. Ultimately, the hunt ob- viously was leAsened.
 Mrs. Parsons was niece of Col. Timothy c. Williams, who was president of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. She was to have inherited c sizeable inner. itance from his estate just two weeks after her diSappearance. She was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Mcdonnell, Of Rye, ". Y.
 Her housekeeper, c self-styled "Countess" of Russia, occupied c mysterious role in the parsons' home. It was reported that Mrs. Parsons had left 110,OO0 to Anna Kupryanova and e6,OOO to her son, Roy. Also, court records later dis. closed that the "Countess" and her 1l-year-old son had their names leagaIiy changed to Parsons in U. 6. Court at Brooklyn on July !, 1886. Mrs. KupryaS1ova was questioned by state police, but she said sine knew nothing except that her mistress had gone away with . strange man and woman kO show them some property
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
NEGRO JANITOR
 HAS CONFESSED

Washington, Aug. g -- (uP) - Police announced today that Major McAfee, 6o-year7old negro janitor had signed written confession that he beat Mrs. Henrietta Anderson, attractive widow, to death with Q furnace shaker.
 The body of Mrs. Anderson, em- ploye of the Veterans administra- ton and mother of three children, was found on c daybed in her apartment late yesterday.
 MoAfee, police said, stated that the slaying followed an argument in Mrs. Anderson's apartment. He claimed that she had threatened him with an ice pick during the course of the altercation and that he re- taliated with the furnace shaker, resulting in her death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
INsuRANcE sTooKs
PRIEST ATTACKS
 TEXTILE OWNERS

Quebec, Que. Aug. 23-(UP)-A Roman Catholic priest called upon the public today to side with tex- tile workers whose strike. called four weeks ago, has closed or re- duced operations at 10 mills in the Province. The Rev. Father LA- vergne, pastor of the church of No- Ire Dame Dc Grace, attacked the provincial government from the pulpit yesterday, asserting that it had betrayed the workers and used its police power against the weak and in favor Of the strong"
 The priest charged that the gov. ernment sided with the Dominion Textile Company because it was a large source Of tax revenue. He said the company paid It's employees starvation wages.
 Nearly 10000 men in several ci- ties walked out Aug. 2 demanding higher wages and shorter hours. They were justified. Father La- vergne said, in view of the passage last session of . dair wage bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

ransom demand reading:
 "Bill Parsons, I have your wife Bring S26,000 to the Jamaica bus terminal within the next 24 hours and my man will meet you and call you by name. Do not bring any cops. If you do, Alice will never speak to you again."
 It was reported that the note had been printed with pencil on cheap tablet paper in block let- ters. Immediately the news was broadcast by police in an eight- state teletype alarm.
 Wore Blue Dress
 Wanted for Kidnapping" was flashed. An unknown man and woman in large black sedan Kidnapped Alice Parsons, from Stony Brook, Long Island. Thirty eight years old, five feet, 13G pounds, gray haid and gray eyes, ruddy complexion, wearing c blue dress with red buttons, black shoes and stockings, white beaded bag"
 This alarm was the first official indication that the disappearance Of Alice Parsons was regarded as q kidnaping. A five-way police cor- don began to tie the loose threads -Nassau and Suffolk county DO. lice, the Brook Haven township police, the New York state police and the Federal Bureau of inyes. tigation. Bloodhounds were put on the case.
 4 little surprise was in store for the police and newspapcrmen that night, however, when the har. rassed husband, wan and tired. looking, announced that he would not meet the kidnaper that night because Of the attendant publicity. officials ifi police circles were even
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

Building activities in Connecticut were on the upward trend again nuring the month of July after Q slight recession in June from figures of previous months, 1t is shown in Che monthly building permit survey taken by the Department of Sales and Traffic Development of the New Haven Railroad among 25 cities and towns along its lines, and made public today by ". J. Landon, sales and service agent.
 Building permits issued by the 2S cities and town in July had Q total valuation of $S,294,l87, Q gain of more than $344,500 over the value of the permits granted by the same municipalities in June, the survey showed. The increase enjoyed by Che same 25 communities was even more marked as compared with with July, 1886, when they issued permits valued at $2,431, ,22S.
 Hartford Leads
 The July list was headed by Hart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

New York, Aug. 23-(UP)-The disappearance of Mrs. Alice Me- Donneil ,ParsonSs 3g.ye ar-old So- ciety matron of Stony Brook, N. Y, is e deep Q mystery today aS it was nine weeks ago when she vanished from the Long Meadows karm where she lived with her husband, William II. Parsons, and . housekeeper, Anna Kupryanova.
 on the morning of June Q, Mrs. Parsons drove her husband to the station and saw him off on the 7:46 train to New York. She rec turned to her home about half hour later. The housekeeper said that her mistress left the house with 6 strange couple two hours later. Mrs. Kupryanova didn't know who the people were. Mrs. Parsons had told her that she was going to show them . family cs- tate for sale ct Huntington, N. Y. Mrs. Leona Newton, postmistreSs of stony Brook, reported that she had seen Mrs. Parsons ct approxi- mateIy i ?. m. in her car. And ttat she waE with another wo- man. There the trail faded. ~9
 Police Notified That Night
 Mrs. Parsons had told her hus- Band that Mhe would meet him at Che railroad station when he rec turned from New York that night. when she did not appear, Parsons was c little perturbed. He took c taxi home and learned from Mrs. Kupryancva that his wife had not returned home since that nlorns ing. He immediately notified poe Iee. Is was then o:50 ?. m. Shortly neseF midnight q detective found . note hidden in the tonneau Of Mrs, paFg0nsb automobile. left in the driveway Of her homo. # was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23

working out an elaborate plan with pr. doldwater whereby volunteer assignments of practicing physicians for the various first aid centers for the convention will be arranged SC that visitors who suffer from minor injuries, such as blistered feet, heat exhaustion or sprained ankles, will have the best medical attention the city can supply.
 An announcement will shortly be made by the Convention corporation giving the general convention pro- gram arrangement to date, and dee tails, operation orders for the great march Up Fifth avenue, which will begin on September 2lst at Q e. m. and continue through the day and night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
YANKEE SAILORS
 MARRY IN FRANCE

Viliefrance, France, Aug. 23-(U P.)-An epidemic" of marriages haa broken out among sailors aboard the U. 6. warships Raleigh and Hatfield ct anchor here.
 Among the new crop of navy grooms is John Nellie Krause, 2S, of New Haven, Conn, who will marry gimone Torselio, 36.
 we used to keep the boys out oi the saioons," 6 petty officer said but if this keeps lip we'll have tc watch the marriage ofiices."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
FEDERATION IS
 PREPARING WAR

Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. 23-(UP) -The executive council of the American Federation of abor met in secret sessions today to plan the next moves in It's war on John L. Lewis Committee for Industrial or- ganization.
 Plans also will be drafted for the A. ?. of LIS annual convention ct which, observers believed, 0. I. o. unions will be formally expelled. William Green, A. P. of L. president, arrived last night to preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
Four Persons Injured
 In Automobile Crash

suffered numerous lAcerati0ns and bruises. Also injured was Miss Mary COlburn, n, who suffered . knee Injury and lAcer- atiOns.
 The injured were taken to Waterbury hospital. Details of the accident were not available at press hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
Market Continues It's
 Dullness At Opening
Price Movements IrreguIar-SOme Issues Made Frac.
 tiOnal Galns-SteeIs, Motor Show Improvement

up S-8; ChFysler ilS s-a up Ia; General Motors b7 i-e up 1-A; Ana conda BB S-l4 of l.4: Sears Roe. buck es Ia of 6-e; Loows es i-l up s-a: American Water Works is of i-A; LUrillard Si t-4 off l.4; Southern Pacifis 44 3-4 unchanged and New York Central 30 1-4 up i-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
TWO ROBBERS IN
 MONEYLESS JOB

Boston, Aug. 23-(UP)-Two rob. bers entered the Olympia cafe eariJ today and-
 Overpowered James oalincs, e4. yeaY-old watchman.
 Tied his hands behind him.
 Marched him to the kicien and bound his feet.
 Placed c gag in his mouth.
 Tried iil vafiS to open c safe con- tali1ing e1,OO0.
 Escaped with cigars ss,d eigarestes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
MISS CONNECTICUT

South Norwalk, Conn, Aug. 23- (uP)-Blonde Frances Catherine Green, Milford, IT, today held thu title of Miss Connecticut" follow ing her selection in e beauty contest at Roton Point Park.
 She will represent the state ir the Miss America" contest at At lantic City, Sept. 6 to i2.
 Ruth Irene Donnelly, l8, West Haven, was chosen an alternate Nellie M. Masonis, 1T, New Britain was named "Lady-in-waiting" tt Miss Greene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
DROWNED BODY
 NOT MRS. PARSONS

New London, Conn, Aug. 2S-(U. Po-!The skeleton of Q woman found floating in Long Island Sound by e coast guard patrol boab Saturday remained unidentifieGi today.
 Authorities anp0Gnced after an examination of the womans teeth that she, was not Mrs. Mcdonnell ParsonS Long Island heiress who disappeared several months ago.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Charles Kaufman said the body had been in the water about two months".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-23
DEED RECORDED

A deed for transfer of property by the Waterbury Savings bank to the Russian Educational Society of Maxim dorki. Inc. was recorded to- day in the office of the town clerk. The property k at l00-i02 North Elm street and the sum involved to- tals e7,b00.