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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Celestine J. DeBisschop will be held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Samuel Budde, vicar of Christ Episcopal church, officiat- ing. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today between 2 and g p. m., and Sunday between 3 and 5 p. m., and 2 and g p. m.
 The funeral of Stephen Lauden- skas was held this morning at 8:45 o'clock from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congress avenue, to St. Joseph's church where a solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. J. J. Valantiejus. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Valantiejus. The pallbearers were: Anthony Mikelskis, Victor Gribinas, Edward Rastauskas, Clifford Lingas, Charles Stankus and John Volskis.
 The funeral of Mrs. George Boyle will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home, 1133 East Main street, with Rev. John R. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. The Daugh- ters of St. George conducted serv- ices at the home last night. Mem bers of Radiant Star lodge, Shep- herds of Bethlehem, will conduct services at the home and the De- gree of Pocahontas will conduct rites at the grave today. The Winona Rebekahs will be represent ed at the funeral by a delegation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
OKLA. SOCIALITE'S
 DEATH IS PROBED

Chicago, Aug. 13.-UP)-A cor oner's jury convenes today to de- termine the cause of death of Mrs Katherine Miskell, 5l, wealthy Tulsa, Okla, socialite, whose tody was found yesterday in her suite at an apartment hotel.
 She was the widow of Patrick M Miskell, former head of the Cities Service oil company and former president of the Western Petroleum Refiners' association, who died Dec 25, 1895.
 Mrs. Miskell's body. clad in a negllgee, was found on the floor by maid. Police Sgt. Phil Shore said he had found two boxes containing sleeping powders and Mrs. Miskell'a will on q table. She had been talk ing the powders for several nonths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
More Promises! {!

Fair and warmer weather for the weekend was the weather mans prediction today. Resorts near the city prepared to handle large crowds today and tomorrow.
 Autumn-like temperatures pre- vailed during the night. The temperature dropped to 60 de- grees shortly after midnight. and blankets, put away during the hot spell, had to be taken out again for use.
 The mercury began climbing up- ward at daylight this morning, and was still rising late in the morning. Yesterdays high was 84 degrees, but there was a brisk breeze blowing during most of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
OBI7'UAR

Me CARTHY Finton Mccarthy 91, former resident of this city, who has made his home in Tampa, Flor. ida, for many years. died in Allan ta, Georgia, on August 8th. Buria was in Tampa. MT. Mccarthy was an uncle of Rev. Myles Calvin, pas- tor of St. Johns church in Water town.
 LEONARD - Mrs. Clara Louise Leonard, 67, wife of William Walter Leonard, of 138 Frost road, died yes- terday afternoon at her home. She was born in Union City, the daugh- ter of George and Martha (Lines) Smith.
 Mrs. Leonard was active in many organizations, being past worthy scribe of the White Shrine, past grand Pocahontas, Degree of Poca- hontas, and member of the local Momantow council, Degree of Poca- hontas, member of the Helen I Goodrich chapter, Kings Daughters Order of Amaranth, Naomi chapter Order of Eastern Star, and Mill Plain Union church.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by a son, Walter Leonard of New York City; a daughter, Mrs Clarence Browne, of Waterbury; and grandson, Leonard Browne, of this city.
 The funeral will be held Monday, afternoonq at 4 o'clock from Alder son Funeral Home, Rev. Samuel Budde, ofhciating. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday be- tween and 4 and 2 and g o'clock. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery:
 STEFFY-Mrs. Annie Steffy, 62 well-known in Waterbury, died al her home in New Haven Sunday The funeral was held from the Albert Porto funeral home in New Haven Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, New Haven.
 Mrs. Steffy was born in Pennsyl- vania. She had resided in New Haven about ten years.
 She is survived by five daugh- ters, Mrs. Louise Bittner of New York city; Mrs. Dorothy Reilly of New York city; Mrs. Joseph Farrar, of New Haven; Mrs. Blanche Jacobson of Hartford and Mrs. Otto Wagner of this city; two sons, William Steffy o1 Hartford and Earl Steffy of Strat- ford: also two sisters in Pennsyl' vania.
 McDERMOTT - Phillip McDer- mott, ST., of Meriden, brother o' Mrs. Catherine Clarkin, of this city died at his home Thursday. The funeral was held this morning iron the John J. Smith funeral home 226, West Main street, Meriden. at l8:30 o'clock to St. Joseph's church Meriden, at g o'clock. Burial wa. in Sacred Heart cemetery in that city.
 HUNTAR-Mrs. Nellie Prisavagt Huntar. of 15l3 Bond street, Hill. side, N. J., former Waterbury resi-. dent, died yesterday at her home Survivors include her husband, Feli, Huntar: two sisters, Nora Gugis, oi Chicago, H., and Anna MilutH, oi Waterbury: and two nephews.
 The funeral will be held Monday at 2 o'clock at the E. H. vreelane funeral home, S6 Elizabeth ave. nue, Newark, N. J.. followed b. cremation at Rose Hill Crematory Lindan. \. !.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Carroll Is Found
 Guilty OF Murder
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band, who he said had run over'' two men. For two days he drove her about Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire before finally telling her of her husbands death.
 Together they returned to South Paris to confront Carroll. Carroll then strangled her.
 Hidden in Tonneau Mrs. Littlefleld's body was hidden in the tonneau of the automobile and Dwyer drove away. He was ar- rested next day-Oct. 16-at North Arlington, N. J.
 Brought back to South Paris Dwyer was guarded by Carroll. Only once did the youth tell his attorney the true story" of the staying and he retracted that version when Car roll, returning him to his cell, threat ened to put a bullet through you and swear you tried to escape"
 Even after he was sent to state prison, Carroll threatened his life, Dwyer testified.
 This was Dwyer's story and it was substantiated by circumstantial evil dence. A cigaret lighter which Car roll acknowledged to be his was found in the yard of the Dwyer home. A girl saw Carols car park ed in front of the Dwyer home the night of the murder. Dr. Littlef1eld was clubbed with an instrument that left diamond-shaped imprints on his head. The state displayed Carols pistol whose butt was in- dented with a design of diamonds
 But, probably equally important in the jurors eyes, was the fact that Carols defense was weak. He did not account for three hours o1 his time the night of the murder, he did not deny directly that he committed the murder, and, asked if he had seduced his daughter, he hung his head and did not answer After an interval his attorney ob- jected to the question, and, after another pause, the judge ruled it out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
HARMONY GROUP
 MEETS CULHANE
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underwrite primary should de- mands of its leader fail to conn promise by the Voters Committee
 One development which observers state has been overlooked by some of the groups is the status of the Young Democrats of Waterbury most potent organization in the Young Democratic Club federation in the state.
 Recognition of the younger ele- ment by the town committee has been in process for some weeks and before the forming of groups de- signed to attempt outline of party policy. The town committee meet ing next week will reveal just how for compromise of the divergent groups has advanced in relation to the representation sought by the Young Democrats and other young CT element factions in the party.
 No Concessions
 While the Young Democrats have refrained from voicing any stand in the present situation, 1t is learned that they are unwilling to concede overlooking of their representtion in any compromise. The instance of at least 12 new memberships on the town committee and the increase of Waterbury's delegations to the var ious state conventions have been major considerations of the Young Democrats during the past several months.
 Thus, the meeting today and the Culhane gathering Monday night will be under scrutiny of the Young Democrats who, if the issue is made, might be expected to take active leadership in primary bat tie.
 No Friction Seen
 That none of the anticipted friction has developed openly in meetings of the Voters Com mittee groups with the town com mittee is known. Whether thi: harmony can maintain in the face of a primary threat by other con- ferees is the problem which will prove the most difficult during the next ten or twelve days, the time when such primaries might be called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Second the Motion!

Reduction of truck trafic on the highways of New England on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, is sought by the Motor Truck As- sociation of Connecticut, Inc. The support of motor truck associa- tions in all the New England states, as well as in New York and New Jersey, is being solicited.
 Plans for the organization of an Eastern States Motor Truck council were made at a meeting of state association delegates in Boston this week. W. Illingworth represented the Nutmeg State as- sociation.
 Each state association will name three delegates to the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Home Robbed

The home of Harry Cooke, 836 Meriden Road, was broken into yesterday afternoon while mem- bers of the family were away, police reported today. A wrist watch and a camera were taken.
 Detective Sergeant Anthony Mariana reported that the thieves entered the house through cellar window. The break took place between 1 and 6 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
The GOyernOrl

The Waterbury Rotary Club will meet as usual next Tuesday noon at the Elton for its weekly lunch con meeting. The speaker will be Charles Pettengill, Rotary district governor.
 A return golf match has been arranged between the Kiwanis and the Rotary golfers, and is to be played at the Waterbury Country Club on Wednesday, August N.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Feast Day

Special masses will be held in all local Catholic churches on Monday, the Feast of the Assump- tion. Monday Is holy day of obligation for Catholics.
 Several churches will also hold evening holy day services. Hun- dreds of local residents will visit the seashore, an old tradition be- ing that salt water has great curative properties on Assumption day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
MISS PECK, 93,
 DIES IN NORFOLK
Family Name, Linked With City's History for
 Many Years

Miss Katherine Louise Peck, 93, of 208 East Main street, 8 member of one of the city's oldest families, died yesterday afternoon at Apple Tree cottage, Norfolk, where she had been spending the summer. She was born on January 19, 1845 the daughter of Henry Hart and Harriet M. (Cook) Peck.
 Miss Peck was the last member of her family. Her father was prominently identified with city affairs for many years having been president of the Dime Savings Bank for more than 30 years and also co-founder of Miller and Peck company, the Elton and the Wa terbury Board of Trade. He was also state Senator at one time.
 Miss Peck had made her home in this city most of her life spend- ing her summers in Norfolk. AL though not active in local affairs in recent years she accomplished much in charitable assistance given to various organizations.
 She was the first president of the now disbanded Young Women's Friendly League which was organ ized in 1889 and was first treasurer of the Waterbury Industrial School corporation formed in 1888 which occupied the present building of the Waterbury Medical association known as the Castle Memorial.
 She was also prominent in the Mattatuck Historical Society, hav- ing made several donations to its museum.
 There are no immediate surviv- ors, the nearest being Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, a cousin.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. Rev. Dr. James Gregg and Rev. Dr. J. Dinsmore officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

pTcbCIVc OIuCI III tIlC 1IlLcIIlHtlOIlhl Settlement, Japanese interferences was jeopardizing their work. Sergeant Milton c. Marvin, oi San Diego, Calif., native of Chi cago, was leading a patrol in the marines defense sector of the in- ternational settlement this morning
 The leathernecks saw three armed Japanese, in civilian clothes, threat ening Chinese civilians in the Rob- inson road. Marvin approached to investigate. The Japanese ran to an automobile which bore license plate identifying 1t as belonging to the Municipal Defense Corps. Marvin jumped on the running board of the car as the Japanese started it. One of the Japanese stuck his pistol in Marvin's neck and shouted something in Japanese. Marvin interpretd it as an invita- tion to draw his own pistol.
 The marine sergeant put his pis- tol at the head of the driver of the car and ordered him to halt. AS the car jolted to sudden ,op, the rest of the marine patrol arrived, with a sub-machine gun in addi- tion to other arms.
 Marvin and his men took the three Japanese to marine car and drove them to a police station. There, one of the Japanese refused to leave the car. There was what was described officially as a scuffle. and the Japanese, battered and bleeding, left the car and entered the station without further objec- tion.
 The Japanese stoutly denied they were connected with the Japanese army and insisted they were civil ians. So the marines charged them formally with being armed thugs menacing civilians.
 American consulate general off, cials at once sent preliminary protest to Japanese authorities.
 Municipal police authorities, con- vinced that the three Japanese were army officers, asked the marines to take them back again The marines, finding that the Japa- nese who had been involved in the "scuffle" was severely injured, per. mitted him to go to @ hospital or parole. He gave his word to return the marines said. Marine authori- ties began negotiations with the Japanese authorities to hand ovel their prisoners. But when the in. jured man failed to return, the ne. gotiations were suspended.
 This afternoon, the marines final. ly handed their two remaining pris. oners over to the Japanese army after a Japanese army officer hac signed a formal receipt identify ing them as members of the army special service bureau.
 With their prisoners, the marine, sent to the Japanese representa-. tions charging the three specia service officers with disturbing the peace and menacing United States marines with fire arms.
 They demanded that the three Japanese be punished and that the punishment be reported to marine authorities.
 The three Japanese whom munich pal police arrested were found threatening Chinese with revolvers in the Edinburgh road. They, too made show of resistance, firing their revolvers into the air and causing a panic in the crowded street.
 They were taken to a police sta ton and there handed over to the British army, as they were found in the British defense sector. They insisted they were civilians, as had the ones the marines arrested Without trying to identify them, the British handed them over as civilians to the Japanese consulate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Trapped

Patrolman James Stack was in- jured at 2 o'clock this morning when he fell through an open trapdoor in the rear of 201 East Main street. The officer was mak- ing his rounds, trying doors, at the time.
 The policeman was treated at St. Mary's hospital for injuries to his right leg and left hand. He was the taken to his home. It is expected that he will be off duty for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
BLIND PIANO TUNERS SCHOOL

Watertown, Mass. - (UP) = A summer school for blind piano tun- CTS Is being conducted by E. H. Fowler at Perkins Institution for the Blind. The four weeks course consists of lectures, demonstrations and discussions. A dozen men at- tend the classes to brush up on the art of tuning and especially to learn new techniQues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
LETTER BACK AFTER 8 YEARS

Vallejo, Cal. (UP)-The efficiency of the American postal system was demonstrated again when letter sent by A. Kaufman to a customer in Florida eight years ago was re- turned to him from Salt Lake City with the notation: 'Mis-sent to Salt Lake City, Utah."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Wanderer

Straying from his home last evening, Michael MastopietrO, 3, of S3 Spring street, was found in Exchange Place by Patr0lman James Sammol,. He was brought to police headquarters and his mother was notified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
FIREMEN ROUT SQUIRRELS

Bingham, Mass. - (UP) Add new jobs for versatile blaze-bat- tiers: Local firemen were asked to rid the belfry of the Old Ship Church (First Unitarian) o fsquir- rels which had gnawed 50 large a portion of the belfry, it was un- safe. The fire laddies quickly clear ed the lofty belfry of squirrels nests
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Returns Home

Rev. Thomas Leroy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated Church, and Mrs. Crosby, who were married at London, En- gland, recently, returned to Waterbury yesterday. MT. and
 Mrs. Crosby have been travelling In Europe on their wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
New Contract

A proposed contract to be nego- tiated with the American Brass Company was discussed at a meet ing of the company unit of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union last night at 53 Spencer avenue.
 Several more meetings will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

Replying to a recent attack by
 Es Women's Rebellion Against 1&s E-w Deal" Congressman J. -.]s2srh smith today declared that s2se g1o gre this organizations eaa6aonal gt de toward Presi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13

Turkey plans to increase its ap- propriations for public health, so- cial assistance and education this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
DIED

DE BIssCHOP-In this city, Aug. 18th, 1888. Mrs. Celestine J. De- Bisschop, of Stillson Road. Funeral Monday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock. Central Ave. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
Womens Rebellion Inspired by Opponents of New Deal
- SPOTLIGH7TNG - Brass City News

held before the proposed contract is ready for presentation to the company management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
COP. MAY RUN
 WOMAN FOR OFFICE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-13
U. 5. MARINES,
 LAPS IN CLASH

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
Police Asked
To Locate XII,
OF British Man

Belief abroad that Washington s
public relations squad is a general
missing persons bureau for the United
States has spread to India.
Police officials yesterday received a
letter from Corpl c. L. Wilson of
Company c of the crack I'd Battalion
OF the Kings Own Scottish Borderers,
now detailed in Calcutta. asking as
sistance in locating his brother. John
Patrick Wilson. 80.
The corporal last heard of his BROTH
er when the latter was in a Civilian
Conservation Corps camp at Green
River, Wyo. John Patrick. a native
of Glasgow. Scotland, came to the
United States in 1925 and lived with
his aunt in Rochester. N. Y, before
joining the c, c. c.. the letter said.
In commenting on the message last
night, members of the public rela-
tons squad said such requests are
nothing new for the Police Depart
ment.
They recalled a similar letter from
girl In the Philippine Islands sew
eral years ago. In that case, strangely
enough. radio flash was successful
m finding the girls father, whom she
had never seen. He was located at
the home of local novelist, who had
employed him as q valet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
RELEASE PRISONER
IN SANFORD CASE
Police Free Man Arrested as
Probable Key Witness in
Staying of Youth.

Detectives last night released a
>32-year-old colored man, arrested
earlier In the day as the probable "key
witness" in the fatal shooting of
George Edward Sanford. 20, after
three OF Sanford's companions held
IN connection with his death failed
to identify the man as the one who
was present when the youth was
killed more than a week ago.
1t. George Darnall, chief of the
homicide squad, said the search for a
colored man in the case will continue
and emphasized the man is wanted
only as witness"
One OF the youths in custory-Leroy
Evans. l9-already has admitted hold
ing the gun which sent a bullet
through his own hand and into San
ford's heart. Evans claimed he was
beating colored man over the head
with the pistol when it went off.
Detectives have been unable to gel
from the three youths a complete
story of the shooting. The others
held are George Malloy, 10, of the
HOO block of North Capitol street
and James David Posey, %, of the
800 block of D street Sc. Evans lives
in the 900 block of L street NV.
Sanford, who lived at 1918 X street
s. 6, was dead when brought into the
emergency room Of Children's Hospi-
tad early last Saturday by two COM
panions who fed with another youth
waiting in an automobile outside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
NEW PARKING BAN
T0BE CONSIDERED
Problem of Restrictions at
intersections to Be Studied
at Farley.

An attempt to solve the problem of
parking restrictions near street in
tersections will be made tomorrow by
the Commissioners in conference with
police. traffic and legal officials Of the
District.
Commissioner Hazen has suggested
adoption Of new rule prohibiting
parking a specified number of feet
from the curb line, as substitute for
the present widely criticized rule
against parking any closer than 20
feet back Of the Official building line.
The present rule has been upheld
in Police Court, but police officials are
withholding enforcement of it because
Of protests that there is uncertainty
as to exact location Of various build
ing lines.
Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal,
Trafic Director william A. Van Duzer
Police Supt. Ernest w. Brown and
Highway Director H. c. Whitehurst
will confer with the Commissioners to
determine whether the present rule
should be enforced or replaced by a
new regulation.
One suggestion is that substitute
rule be adopted banning parking 50
feet back Of the curb line Another
would place ban on parking within
Is feet Of the curb. Commissioner
Hazen said he thought the first was
too strong and the other too weak. If
a new rule is needed, he said he would
favor one banning parking within
either 40 or IS feet from the curb line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1938-08-21
RANDOLPH BACKS
LAYTON CORNWELL
Civic Worker Is His Candidate to
Succeed George Allen al
CITY Head.

Representative Randolph. Democrat,
Of West Virginia said yesterday that j.
Layton Cornwell. 442l1 Forty-fifth
street NV, lis my candidate" to sue
coed George E. Allen as District Com
missioner
Mr.. Randolph. a member of House
District Committee, said he had recon-
mended Mr.. Cornwell to President
Roosevelt for the appointment. Senate
Majority Leader Barley is reported to
be supporting the same candidate.
Mr.. Cornwell is nephew of John j.
Cornweli, former Governor of West
Virginia, now chief counsel of the Bal
timore & Ohio Railroad. Born at
Georgetown, he has spent much time
at Romney. w. Va, where his family
maintains home. He was educated
in local schools and served for a time
as page in the House.
Mr.. Cornwell Is active in civic af-
fairs, especially In Community Chest
and Red Cross drives and in support
of the Police Boys Club.