davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1938-10-06
3. The Interests of the Consumer

Since this has been built by the voluntary patronage
Of millions of American families believe that give
know how acute the problem of providing
food clothing and shelter for themselves their husbands and
their children of their income When food prices
question of paying for the same food lhey
FORE they buy less and less Food Stores last
year distributed retail $66 700 600 worth of food at net
profit of %.
This food was sold to the public prices averaging from
vidual Literally. millions of sales made prices
lower than those of the individual
grocer This saving of eight each dollar
Of vital importance these millions of families If they
simply millions of homes they would have to leave
table another day week. less fresh fruits and
vegetables give the growing child bottle Of milk less
week butter cheese poultry eggs and other
of the nourishing foods.
the last during the greatest period Of chain
growth number of individual dealers has increased rather
than decreased We maintain that there nothing when
these dealers charge than we charge hey must charge
these order make fair profit The
will deliver the the customer door
and many cases extends credit to of his
Delivery The this added
prices his customers In the the exten
of credit involves the of bookkeeping the tying
credit losses There nothing the
higher mark of the individual because he render
ing a service that justihes his prices
some customers can afford and voluntarily elect pay
higher and because they credit
they delivery their homes is quite proper
that they should pay additional price for such service How
the millions of families in this country whose income is
limited and have and better food because they
should be denied this opportunity Millions OF families of
limited incomes only enjoy their present standard OF living
through these and savings These millions Of Aner
families have build great business because they
therefore, has obligation and duty protect the interests
OF these customers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
THOMAS J. BURNS
 DIES IN NORWALK
Former Resident COndnct= ed Business Here for
 Many Years

Thomas J. Burns of the Post road, Darien, former well-known To- cal business man, died this morning at the Norwalk hospital after a brief illness.
 MT. Burns had been a lifelong resident of Waterbury and had been in business here for many years during which time he acquired a host of friends by whom he was held in high esteem. Ten years ago he left to take up his residence in Darien where he has been engaged in the restaurant business since that time. While in Darien his place of business was frequently visited by local people who gathered to re- new old friendships from time to time.
 He is survived by his wife, Mar garet O'Neill Burns; one son, Ed ward Burns of Darien; and two daughters, Mrs. Harold Hapke of Middlebury and Mrs. Joseph Ross ner of Darien.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street on Thursday morning at 8 o'clock to St. Thomas church in Thomaston where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in St. Thomas cemetery, ThomaSton.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow af- ternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
RIVAL FOES GIVE
 OPPOSING SLANTS
Smith and Rice Relate Views in Broadcasts
 Last Evening

Opposing candidates for Con- gressman from the 5th district, Cong. J. Joseph Smith, Democrat, and Lieut.. Col. Roy E. Rice, Repub- lican, related opposing views last night in radio addresses over local stations. ," '>- r'. < ~ 9.''' ". ~
 Cong. Smith accused the Repub- lican party of peglecting its duty in maintaining proper naval and military strength during its tenure of power, and the defense act of 1920 never was carried out, he con. tended. Cong. Smith, as a member of the important military commit tee on congress, pointed out that the present administration has r1oder- nized all defel1Ses after finding them in appalling condition" fol- lowing the Republican regime.
 He cited the educational bill which he was Instrumental in pre- senting and having passed, whereby the army is allowed to spend two million dollars annually with pri- vate manufacturers for armament. and munitions, encouraging reem- ploymefit in private industry, and, at the same time keeping the equipment for making war mater ialS in up-to-date condition.
 Colonel Rice attacked importa- tion of foreign products, declared that he would be no rubber stamp" if sent to congress, and promised to follow the directions of his constitu- ents and not politicians, if elected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
New Version Of Story,
 Bet His Shirt And Lost!
Winner Tried to Collect and BOy Whata Battle! Judge
 Grants Leniency to Both Contestants

Two men who were arrested in the West End June 13, by police who interrupted a friendly joust in which an attempt was being made to take a shirt from the back of another man-who had bet the shirt and 1ost-were shown 1eniency by Judge Edward J. Finn in the court of common pleas today.
 Webb Grice, upon recommenda- tion of Prosecutor William J. Larkin, Jr., was given nolles on charges of intoxication, resistance, assault and breach of the peace. John Creel was given a nolle on 8 charge of breach of the peace, and was fined $5 and costs when he pleaded guilty to a charge of ir1- toxication.
 All in Fun
 "They had few drinks, but it was all in fun," said Prosecutor Larkin, with reference to the at- tempt to take the shirt of the man who bet wrong. Police objected be- cause they made considerable noise and it was late at night. Grice went to the hospital for treatment of bump on the head which re- suited from the police interference. Hes been punished sufficiently" said MT. Larkin.
 Edward Baker, alias Raymond Baker of Bank street was fined $15 and costs when he pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of the condi- tional sales act. He had appealed from a fine of $25- and costs and a suspended three months jail sen- tence imposed in city court.
 One Dollar Down
 It was alleged that he paid $1 down on $45.50 radio at a local furniture store and then sold the radio to another person for $25. He then refused to pay the inStalments to the company, and could hot re- turn the radio. Subsequently, how ever. it was explained to the court, he regained the radio by paying back the $25. The radio was then re- turned to the store.
 Elizabeth Harvey was given a sus- pended jail term of six months on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
SUSPENDED JAIL
 TERM GIVEN ELLA
Griggs Street Man Warned to Keep Away From
 Woman's Home

Ralph Ella, 19, Of 29 Griggs street, charged with assault and breach of the peace, received 8 suspended jail sentence of SO days and was placed on probation for six months after city court hearing this morning on charges of assault and breach of the peace.
 Ella was arrested yesterday on a warrant. Mrs. Anna Pagano of Griggs street, complained that Ella had been annoying, her and that last Friday he entered her home and struck her.
 Judge Edward Mascolo, in sus- pending sentence, warned Ella to keep away from Mrs. Pagano's home in the future.
 Edward F. Healey, 59, of 34 Sco- will street, charged with theft, re- ceived 8 continuance of two weeks.
 Harold Slocurn, A, of 132 Mon- mouth avenue, charged with assault and breach of the peace, was given continuance to Thursday.
 Edward Squatriglio, %, of IFS Sherman avenue, charged with speeding, received continuance to the 14th.
 Matthew Melacio, 34, of Sg Chat field avenue, charged with breach of the peace, received continuance of six months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
DEATH CLAIMS
 JAMES BULCER
Father of Bank YiCe-Presi- dent Here Dies in Cail-
 ada Sunday

James BuIger of Cobourg. On- tariO, Canada died Sunday evening at his home after a short illness. Mir. Bulger frequently visited mem- bers of his family in this, city dur- ing the summer months and had a wide circle of friends here who win be grieved to learn of his death.
 He was the father O. John P. Bul- ger, vice-president of lhe Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank and James o. Bulger who is asso- ciated with the G. T. Culhane Com pany, Inc, and is also survived by five daughters, Minnie and Millie Bulger of Cobourgh: Mrs. Joseph A. Bollard and Mrs. Frank J. Lac Fleur. both of this city and Miss Irene Bulger of Pelham, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at St. Michaels church in Cobourg at o'clock. Burial will be in Cobourg. Local members of the family have left to attend the funeral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Salvation Army
 Appeal $1,453

The Salvation Army's Annual Maintenance Appeal this morn i...g reached the sum of 1,453.54. Employes of the following indus trial concerns, stores and insti- tutions helped to swell the total yesterday and today: General Manufacturing Co.,, Liggett's Phar-- macy, Waterbury Hospital Hamp- son, Mintie, Abbott, Continental Baking Co.,, the Bristol Co.
 Individuals, firms and organiza- tions donating during the last two days are: Casper s. Davis Post of the American Legion, Sons of St. George, Mrs. E. G. Handlin, Rose Kingston, Mrs. Ernest Raymond, Marion Lynch, G. T. Coulter, Clyde Jennings, MT. and Mrs. H. Constantine, MT. and Mrs. F. E. Hess, Sam Morgan, Miss M. Berg, Mrs. John Potter, Miss E. A. Keavaney, MT. and Mrs. w. M. Gillette.
 Mrs. Hugo Wiberg gave a brief talk over the radio last night on the Salvation Army and its in- fuence on social ideals. Tonight Lieutenant Lester AuchmO0dy will speak over Station WATR at 5:15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
CLINIC ARRANGED
 BY VETERINARIANS
Dr. Fincher of Cornell Uni= yersity to Official at ::
 City Abattoir


 A clinic will be conducted by Dr. M. c. Fincher, professor of obstet- ries at New York State Veterinary College at Cornell University, at 80 o'clock tomorrow at the municipal abattoir under auspices of the Con- necticut Veterinary Association.
 The association will hold its quar- tegly meeting at II o'clock at Hotel Elton and a luncheon thereafter.
 The clinic will be devoted to the breeding diseases of cattle, and several leading farms will send, cat- tie for examination and operation. Dr. Fincher will be assisted by Richard T. Gilyard of Waterbury.
 The committee in charge of ar- arrangements includes pr. Peter T. Kee(ey, pr. Richard Gilyard and Dr. Arthilr T. Gilyard. The president of the association is Dr. Edwin G. Lait- t1eY. 1s$
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
VALENTINE SUPER
 GIVEN JAIL TERM
Local Man Arrested in Fairfield for Possess
 ing Burglar Tools

Valentine Suber, of Waterbury, was sentenced to three months in jail when arraigned in town court at Fairfield yesterday on a charge of possessing burglar tools. Police alleged that he was one of a group of men who made it practice to hop on passing trucks, rip the can vas top and remove merchandise from within.
 Suber was captured by a truck driver for the Consolidated Trucking Go. The driver said that he found a rip in the canvas top of the truck. In Suber's possession, he testified, were a burlap bag and set of burglars tools.
 Authorities reported that check up showed that Suber had been ar rested in Raleigh, N. C., Charlotte, N. C., and High Point, N. C., on charges of larceny and housebreak- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

MAUZEROL-William J. Mauzer- ol died suddenly last night at his home, 468 West Main street. He was born in Canada and came to Water bury a year ago.
 He is survived by his wife, vic- torine Uegere) MauzeroI; four sons, Edward and Arthur, of Water bury, Adelard, of Bridgeport, and Frank, of Hartford; eight daugh- ters, Mrs. Edward Carrigan, of Hartford, Miss Laura Mauzerol and Mrs. Cecelia EgIin, of Madison, Mrs. L. J. Cornier, of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Bertha Goodwin, of Hartford, Miss Betty Mauzerol, of Madison, and Misses Evelyn and Doris MauzeroI, of Waterbury; four brothers, Lesard, Gilbert and Fred, all of Canada, and August, of Maine: and a sister, Mrs. Selina Ferguson.
 :. The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Thursday morning, at 8:3D o'clock to St. Margaret's church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at goo o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
RADIO REPAIR : SHOP DAMAGED

A one-story wooden structure used as a radio repair shop at 84 Quinsigamond avenue was badly damaged this noon when it stood ill the path of rapidly-spreading brush fire. The shop is owned by Albert Carver.
 Engines and II, and Truck 3 answered an alarm at 11:56 and were at the scene until 12:40. The brush fire, starting apparently from a discarded cigaret, spread with great speed and fired the structure.
 An alarm at 12:31 brought En- zines 3 and 10, Truck 3 and the booster engine to the rear of 504 Watertown avenue, where a bad dump fire was in progress. Firemen were still at the scene shortly be- fore 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
DUNPHY AIDS IN
 BEERHOUSE RAID State Trooper Helps Ar. rest 32 Gamblers in
 Kensington

State Trooper John Dunphy of this city was one of three state policemen who early Sunday raided a Kensington beer warehouse and arrested 32 men on gambling charg- es.
 In Berlin town court yesterday the operator of the alleged gambling house was fined $50 and costs and the 31 frequenters were each fined $10. Police said the game was one of major proportions and drew players from many towns.
 Trooper Dunphy is a son of Lieut. John Dunphy of the Waterbury po- lice department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Smoke Filled Cellar
 Frightens Tenants
General Exodus From Prospect Street Apartment
 House TOday-OiI Burner Condemned, Replaced

the upper floor. Young Howard Conner, athletic in appearance, lost no time in scaling window onto a small overhead roof on the north side, and then onto the stairway in the rear.
 He didn't care to- take chances with getting out of the regular en- trance.
 The other occupants, however, stayed about until the arrival of Acting Deputy Steve Bloomfield, with Engine Go. and Truck 2 of the Burton street station, along with Engine 6 of Willow street, and the Booster engine from fire head quarters. The apparatus also brought Lieut.. Hugh Cunningham, Lieut.. Edward Connor, Lieut.. John Stevens and acting Lieut.. Walter Joy.
 The cause of the fire was an overheated motor of 8 power oil burner attached to 8 hot water heating unit. The motor had been forgotten for. the tilne being, and consequently there was 8 lack of oil; the motor turned over some, but in doing so made 8 noticeable grinding noise.
 Then it became so heated that the insulation on the wiring burn ed, causing heavy black smoke. But one douse of a 31gal. hand extin- guisher killed the fire of itself, all though f1remen had to endure much smoke to reach the seat of the trouble.
 The Marshals staff, at once con- demned the burner, which has since been replaced by more up-to-date unit, so quick was the installation that heat was provided for the oc- cupants within a short time after the fire had been declared dead"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

a charge of contributing to delin- quency of children. She pleaded guilty.
 Prosecutor Larkin charged that she was instructing two children to steal from the stores about town. He urged that the suspended jail term be imposed, so that the wo- man would not have to leave her home. According to MT. Larkin, her presence there is necessitated be- cause of a serious illness with which her daughter is afflicted.
 Frank Coogan, charged with op- erating under the influence of liquor, and without drivers license, was given a continuance until Noyern- Der 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
PUBLISHER VERY ILL

New London, Conn, Nov. 1--(UP) Theodore Bodenwein, publisher of the New London Day and former Republican secretary of state, was in a critical condition today at Law renee and Memorial Associated hos pitals. He is 7S: Physicians said he took a turn for the worse" during the night and his recovery was doubtful. He is suffering from a heart condition and complications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
tnx asNTOKE-EATERn

when 8 fire takes place in an apartment building excitement gen. orally follows, as it did this morn ing shortly before 9 o'clock, when the occupants of the nine-apart- ment building, at 112 Prospect St. discovered smoke emanating from the cellar, and issued a cry of "fire." |" There are three floors to the build- ing, once occupied as a dwelling, but made over into apartment about 9 years ago.
 The fire was discovered by Mrs, Mary Bandler, first floor occupant. She opened the cellar door leading from the hallway, on the north side, and was met with cloud of smoke, which had oozed its way up into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
.ALONzO GRACE
 ROTARY GUEST
Board of Education At- tends Dinner tO Hear
 State Commissioner

State Commissioner of Education Alonzo Grace made his first public appearance in Waterbury today, speaking at a meeting of the Rotary Club this noon in The Elton. He was introduced by Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of the Wat terbury schools.
 7, The entire membership of the Board of Education attended the luncheon, as guests of Dr. Condon and Commissioner Harry Q. Post.
 Dr. Grace is also scheduled to ap- pear here November g, to address a dinner-meeting of the Waterbury Teachers and Principals associa. tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
ROBERT DICK GIVEN FORECLOSURE TODAY

Judge Miles F. McNitf in the court of common pleas today granted 8 Foreclosure judgment in the suit of Robert J. Dick of Hartford against Angelo Fabiano ana Rocco Larro of Waterbury. Property on the south side of Wolcott street. The fore- closure was on $6.500 mortgage. No law days were setsx
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
CULHANE HACKERS
 CONVENE TONIGHT

The Culhane-for Senator club will hold a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight at the Y.. M. c. A., at which Sen. George T. Culhane, candidate for senator from the 18th district, will speak. Plans for getting out the vote election day will be discussed and workers will be assigned to the districts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
MITTIMUS HOLDS
 BERNARD DUNN

Bernard Dunn, of Burton street, was taken into custody today on a mittimlis issued by Clerk Irving Pasternak of the city couEt. Police said that Dunn had failed to pay a fine of $50 and costs imposed in city court,
 Dunn, according to police, was fined $IOO and costs, with $50 re- niitted, on a drunken driving charge last May. He appealed, they said, but then withdrew the appeal. How ever. he allegedly failed to pay the fine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Miss Jane Cipriano, weII-knOwn soprano who has been featured in plays and concerts throughout the state, has been given the leading role in an Italian play entitled "Sour Teresa" to be given at Tenn pie hall on Friday night, Nov, II.
 PhiIOmena Camarano, who has proven her aptitude for directing plays by turning out several re- cent successes is director of this play.
 The highIight of the play "SOur Teresa, based on convent life, will be Miss Cipriano's rendition of the ever-beautifuI "Ave Maria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
'BIRTH NOTICE

CARANGELO-Born son. Martin Charles. October 3Dthg 1898, at st.
 Ann's Maternity Hospital to Mir. and Mrs. Martin Carangelo of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
If Sickness Hos Discouraged You

If you, or any one dear to you, are ailing. a n d
 you are dis couraged be- cause health is being de- nied you or your lov e d
 ones, then l want you to k n o W t h a t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
OBIIU,.AR !, {.

7. (
 GORMAN-Thom F. German, former Waterbury resident, died in Noroton yesterday morning. For many years g resident of the North End, MT. German was a member of the old American band, directed by James Fulton. He left Water bury IS years ago to live in Noro- ton.
 He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Rigney and several nieces and nephews all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day morning from the Lawrence funeral home, Noroton to the Church of St. John, Noroton, where a solemn high Mass will be cele. brated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Noroton.
 JONES = John B. Jones died at his home, 42 Fiske street, last night after a brief illness. He was born December IA, 1872, in Norwich, and was druggist in Waterbury more than 40 years. He was a member of Liberty Lodge of Masons.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Gilbert Jones; two brothers, Evan H. Jones and William IT. Jones, both of Waterbury; two sis- ters, Mrs. s. H. Bishop of Norwich; and Mrs. Sarah J. Slough, of Wa terbury.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Thomas Sinclair offi- ciattng. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Thomaston. Friends are requested to omit the sending of flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Franklin E. Mckinley were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home, 30 Hallock street, Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist Epis- copal church, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. A. A. Lancaster of Westbrook. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

copal church, officiating. He was assisted by Rev. A. A. Lancaster of Westbrook. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Miss Ida Roe were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home, GOT Willow street, Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, off, ciating. Dr. Lewis was assisted by Rev. William T. Crocker of New York, former rector of the Church of the Epiphany, New York. Miss Roe was a member of the church for many years. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery at the con- Venience of the family.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Edith (Gillette) Galinat, wife of Clarence c. Galinat, were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Beecher and Bennett funeral home, 100 Broad way, New Haven, Rev. George c. L. Cooley, pastor of Whitneyville Congregational church, officiating. Burial was in BeaVerdale Memorial park, New Haven.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Ly- on Lynch will be held tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of StS. Peter and Paul, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Frank A. Floto will be held tomorrow morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Cecilia's church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, new St. Joseph's celne- tery. Friends may call at the funBEAl home. The Waterbury Lodge of Elks will meet at the club rooms this evening at 8:30 o'clock to con- duct ritual in honor of MT. Floto.
 Funeral arrangements for Thomas E. Bowes, of 378 Pine street, Provi- dence, R. T., who died suddenly yes- terday at the Hodson Hotel, are in- complete. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alice Bowes of Providence and HNs aN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

BIENVENU Mrs. Rosean (Champagne). Bienyenu, 34, wife of Armand Bienvenu, of 232 South Main street, died last night in the Waterbury hospital after short ill., ness. Mrs. Bienvenu was born in Canada and lived here 13 years. She was 8 communicant of St. Ann's church.
 Besides her husband, she is siir- vived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. Norbert Champagne, of Cam ada; two children, Louis and Jean nette Bienvenu, of Waterbury; five brothers, Leo, Nerve, Wilfred, Bruno and Armand Champagne, all of Canada: four sisters, Mrs. Leo Dion- ne, Waterbury: Mrs. Willie Cote, Ann and Theresa Champagne, all of Canada.
 The funeral will be held from the Belleville Funeral Home, 6a East Clay street, Thursday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Ann's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

the funeral home tonight, tomorrow afternoon and evening.