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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29
JACKSON GIVEN
TERM ON ROADS
Open Pitcher OF Whiskey
Analysed, Found Too
Weak AS Evidence

Robert L. Jackson, Wilmington
seaman. charged with assauitire
his wife with a deadly weapon Win
intent to kill her. was found guilty
in recorders court yesterday morn
ing of assault with a deadly weapon
a lesser offense. =.
He was sentenced to two years on
the state highways and was given
until this morning to begin serv-
ing his sentence.
Evidence in the case tended 10
show that Jackson, divorced by MS
wife last spring, returned to the
CITY on a ship Saturday morning
and met his wife. They had an argu'
ment. the evidence tended to show
about their child and later began
to ride down town in a taxi. AS the
taxi stopped at Fifth and Market
streets for a traffic light, it was
testified, Jackson drew a pistol ana
fired at his wife three times, miss
ing each time because the taxi
driver, Whitlock Pridgen, caught his
arm and held the gun down.
Chemistry came to the defense OF
Ed McFadden and Cathren Brown,
charged with violating the liquor
law. yyhs, the case was called Mon
dav Judge Alton A. Lennon ordered
that the case be continued to per-
nit time to have the evidence in
a pitcher analysed, because it smell
ed like very weak liquor. The a1ia,y-
sis showed the "~evidence' did not
contain enough alcohol to make it
illegal and both defendants were
found not guilty.
jamie Williams, charged with VIC
lating the liquor law was not so
fortunate, and was sentenced to two
months on the county farm. She
noted an appeal.
Ivey Bryant, charged with two
counts of assault and n Of carry
ing a concealed weapon, was pund
not guilty on all three counts.
In all, II cases were called this
morning.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29
PLANT CONTRACTED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.- up -
The War department announced to.
day a contract with Atlas Power
company for construction of a $14,-
215,000 ammunition loading plant
near Ravenna, Ohio, about Is miles
from Akron. The plant will be built
by Atlas with government funds,
will be operated by Atlas and will
be owned by the government.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29
Bridge Is Reopened
To Boat Trauel Here

The state highway bridge across
the Cape Fear river here was re-
opened to all river traffic at 6
o'clock yesterday morning, the
Wilmington district army engineer
office reported yesterday.
The bridge had been closed
since 6 o'clock Tuesday night to
permit the state highway and pub
lie works commission to make
necessary emergency. repairs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29
Produce Mart Building
Proposed For Rosehill

ROSEHILL, Aug. pa propos-
al for erection of a Rosehill Pro
duce Marketing building, to be IL
nanced by a $500 bond issue, was
announced today by William D.
Herring, mayor of Rosehill.
The town plans to rent the build
ing to the Rosehill Marketing Com
pany, Inc, for an amount suffl-
Gent to pay off the bonds, Mayor
Herring said. The company plans
to sub-rent the building in divisions
of 20 stalls to produce brokers.
The proposal will soon be con-
sidered and passed on by the town
board of commissioners. The town
has leased the auction block to the
company for the operation Of a
local produce market for a period
Of five years.
Mayor Herring said the need for
the building was felt last year.
The proposal will provide a neces-
sary loading platform and space
for grading machinery, W h C h
handles in huge quantities, the
various items of truck produce in
this section of the stare. 3
Directly or indirectly, the auto
mobile industry is estimated to
provide employment for more
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29

Upwards upvtss of two million tons -.
baT[ea d wheat this winter 'o''5 sb Of i'm,
1--WE Pw9os crop forecasts indi Sata0r rita
rum will have avaiI .d[e that
NAL. q lhlrd Of nm.
The outlook for grain :.
SO in other Balkan Con-, ~ poor al,
'ne disappointment of the REFS les, .
Electrical devices now c,.
strains in railroad raiI. N'easl.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-29

Directly or indirectly, the auto
mobile industry is estimated to
provide employment for more
than 1900, 600 persons in the south.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
40, ,4O7 Have Steady { Jobs In Waterbury
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lOf October, and an increase of '$526, 100000 as compared with the month of November, 1889.
 Bank Debits
 The bank debits for the month of November amounted to $33, ,671,- 0l1.l9, showing a decrease of $2,- 625,72l.83 as compared with the month of October, and an increase of $2,676, ,763.40 as compared with the month of November, 1889.
 Bank Savings
 During the month of November, there was 8 net gain of $19O, TAI. .18, as of the last day of the month. The total bank savings amounted to $48n40I13.40, showing an increase of $190,747.19 as compared with the month of October, and an increase of $2,226, ,469.16 as compared with the month of November, 1939.
 Building Permits
 There were 48 building permits issued during the month of No- venber, valued at $9O, ,17O.0O0, show ing a decrease of 43 permits and $108, 8,105!00 in value as compared with the month of October and an increase of 10 permits and $2,17O.00 in value as compared with the month of November, 1899.
 Electricity
 There were 19,351, ,386 XVIII of electric current consumed, during the month of November, showing decrease of 51,253 XVII as com pared with the month of October, and an increase of 1,259, ,182 XVIII as compared with the month of No- vember, 1039..
 Employment
 During the month of November there were 40,407 persons employed in manufacturing, retail stores and public utilities, showing an in- crease of 1913 persons as compared with the month of October, and an increase of 4,132 persons as com- pared with the month of November. 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

made her home on Fairview Street in this city until three years ago when she took up her residence in Hartford. She received her early ed- ucation at St. Mary's Parochial school and was a graduate of Crosby high school. She was well known throughout the city and her wide circle of friends will be grieved to learn of her untimely death.
 Besides her husband, she is sur vived by her father, Thomas Crean; two daughters, Carol and Joan; two sisters, Miss Julia Crean and Miss Mary Crean, both of Hartford; three brothers, Mar tin of Waterbury, James and Hugh, both of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, PFC West Main street, with a solemn high Mass at o'clock at St. Mar garet's church. Burial will be in Mount Carmel cemetery, Mount Carmel.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow afternoon and eve ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
CHAUFFEUR HAS
 ADMITTED CRIME
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 into the living room and attacked me again on the divan"
 Drove Her Away
 She was first confronted by the Negro at 9:30 p. m., Tuesday. At 8. m., Wednesday, Mrs. Strubing said he drove. her away in her own car. For a while, she said, they parked in a driveway, but police car drove up and the officer told them: "Get out. you can't park there."
 Then the Negro threw her over a wall into the reservoir, Mrs. Strub- ing told Nee, and threw stones at her as she struggled in the water. Then she decided to float ''as if I were dead" the story went on, hoping to fool him into leaving. The Negro did. A little later, two Pittsfield, Mass, truck drivers found her after she had struggled to shore. Tunick said Spells story "duph- cated in all essentials" Mrs. Strub- ing's relation of the events.
 Spell was arrested in his room in Mrs. Strubing's home.
 ,Arraigned today in town court. Spell was placed under $l5,O00 bond and his case was continued until Saturday by Judge Louis E. Sisson. Spells wife employed as domestic at the 6tIubing home and who was asleep in her top-foor bedroom during the alleged assault, was held as a material witness.
 Spell was lodged in the town jail in lieu on bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

there were S2 marriages, 115 deaths and 178 births, showing a decrease of 16 marriages, an increase of 27 deaths, and a decrease of 5 births as compared with the month of OctO- Der, and 8 decrease of 2 marriages, an increase of 37 deaths and an in- crease of 26 bzirths as compared with the month of November, 1939.
 New Families
 There were 36 new families who came to take up their residence in Waterbury during the month of Mo- vember.
 Postal Receipts
 The post office receipts for the month of November amounted to $47,012.4O, showing decrease of $7,440.16 as compared with the month of October, and decrease of $L76O,07 as compared with the month of November, 1889.
 Telephones
 There were 20,7O3 telephones in use at the end of the month, show ing an increase of 187 telephones as compared with the month of Octo- Der, and an increase of 1,407 tele- phones as compared with the month of November, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

give the new governor formal well come to Waterbury. The stress on the word "of1cial" on the mayors part was noticeable.
 Democrat to Attend
 The entire state Democratic ticket successful in the elections of Nov. 5 will be in Waterbury next Tuesday evening to participate in the testi- monial arranged in honor of Cover. nor-Elect and Mrs. Robert A. Hur- ley. Formal acceptance of invita- ttons to attend were received today from John M. Dove, successful candidate for state comptroller, and pr. Frank Anastasio of New Haven state treasurer-elect. Yesterday it was announced that Professor Odell Shepard, neutenant-governor-elect had accepted. Mrs. Chase Going WoodhouSe, who will be Connecti- cuts secretary of state after Jan. 8, announced her acceptance over a week ago.
 Today's mail also brought to the sponsoring committees headquar- terS the assurances of J. Walter Darley, secretary, and William J. Farley, treasurer of the Democratic state central committee, that they will be numbered among those pres ent to greet the states new chief executive.
 Plans for the testimonial were exceeding the anticipations of the general committee Chairman George T. Culhane announced today. Over 400 reservations have been made to- date and as the time approaches for Waterbury's tribute to Connecti- cuts first Catholic governor, inter- est throughout the state in the suc- cess of the testimonial is being greatly stimulated. The governor elects speech that evening is also being speculated on with great irl- tereSt.
 As previously announced Homer Cummings, former U. s. attorney general and Miss Mary Coughlin oi Bridgeport, national committee woman, will also be numbered among the guests of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Tn eight of the largest factories, total of 22,2eD persons were em- ployed, showing an increase of 623 persons as compared with the month of October, and an increase of D. 657 persons as compared with the month of November, 1899.
 Freight Tonnage
 The freight tonnage for. the city, received and forwarded during the month of November, amounted to: L. c. l.. cars received, 3,258 tons; Carload Cars received, 66,817 tons; L 0. L. cars forwarded, 4,960 tons, and Carload cars forwarded, 12,741 tons, showing decrease in L. c. L. cars received, 586 tons; a decrease in Carload cars received, 3,425 tons; a decrease in l.. c. L. cars forward ed, 865 tons, and a decrease in Car load cars forwarded 400 tons as compared with the month of Octo- Der, and an increase in L. c. L. cars received( 216 tons; an increase in Carload cars received, 9,677 tons; a decrease in L. c. l.. cars forwarded, 291 tons, and an increase in Car load cars forwarded, 5,339 tons as compared with the month of No- vember, 1889.
 Gas
 During the month of November there were 100. All 900 GU. it. of gas consumed, showing an increase of 4,147,O00 GU. it. as compared with the month of October, and an inc. crease of 12,581 900 GU. it. as com- pared with the month of November, 1889.
 Health
 During the month of November there were 62 cases of communicable disease and death resulting there- from, showing an increase of g cases and a decrease of 2 deaths as compared with the month of Octo- Der, and an increase of IA cases and a decrease of death as compared with the month of November, 1899.
 During the month of November
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

act which bars private credits to belligerents.
 Morgenthaus remarks deepened the mystery surrounding details of his talks with Sir Frederick, who already has submitted British En- pire balance sheet" to the secre- tary. The compilation shows the nature and amount of the Empires financial resources in this country and elsewhere.
 Morgenthau, who said he was deeply shocked at the death of British Ambassador Lord Lothian, declared, however, that the event would not delay his negotiations with Sir Frederick.
 "The only possible delay" he said, would be time out they would take and I would take for his funeral"
 In connection with reporst that financial assistance to Britain might involve the secret $2,0O0, 100000 sta bilization fund, he was asked fol comment on a statement by Sen Arthur H. Vandenberg, R., Mich. charging that Morgenthau had vio. lated congressional action wher $50, ,000,00 of the stabilization fund was allocated to China. Vote of Confidence.
 Tt is self-evident that I disagree with him 101 per cent" Morgen- thau replied. T was up in the Senate and received a vote of con- fidence.'
 Reminded by reporter that Van denberg had declared the banking and currency committee was not the Senate, Morgenthau replied:
 Arthur Vandenberg will always be Arthur Vandenberg."
 And Senator Taft will always be Senator Taft?" a reporter asked.
 Underline that last one," Mor- genthau said. "They, too, must make the newspapers"
 Prior to Morgenthau,s press con- ference, acting Republican Leader Warren R. Austin said that the neutrality act should be revised tc permit American ships and citizens to return to free commerce on the high seas and the extension of mon- etary aid to Britain.
 Austin's statement came soon aft CT Lothian, in prepared address read for him at Baltimore last night few hours before his death, hao appealed indirectly for increased U s. aid, particularly ships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
FUNERALS


 The funeral services of Claude A. Parton of 108 Pennington avenue will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, the Rev. Thomas L. Sinclaire officiating.
 Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 7-9 o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Angeline D. AgoStino will be held Saturday morning at o'clock from the Col asanto funeral home, 934 Bank St., to St. Lucy's church for solemn high Mass at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral hmoe today and tomorrow from to Il p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ambrose P. Guilfoile will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 290 East Main street, to St. Margaret's church for a solemn high Mass at o'clock Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Sebas- tiano was held this morning at o'clock from the Maiorano Funeral Home. 95 Willow street to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn high requiem mass was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. Henry Quinn, with Rev Albert Cal lahan as deacon, and Rev. Frank lin Corrigan as Sub-deacon.
 The pallbearers were: Armand, Daniel. Joseph Crosse; James An- gerio, Samuel Salvatore, and Mich ael Sebastiano.
 Burial was in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services of Mrs. A. bert Gaess were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. The Rev. Martin J. Loren2, pastor of the First Lutheran church oficiated.
 Pallbearers included: Ralph Adams, Albert Lange. Roger Gaess, Francis Eagan, William Bradlow and Adam Muchalight.
 Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
OBITUARY

ZEOLI Mrs. Margaret Zeoli (also known as Zello), 27, wife of Sebastiano Zello of Hillcrest avenue, Oakville, died early this morning at the Waterbury Hospital after a brief illness. A native of this city and a graduate of the Margaret Croft Grammar School, Mrs. Zello moved to Oakvil1e 16 years ago where she has since resided.
 The survivors include: her hus- band; 3 daughters, Jane and Mar garet Bernadette; her parents, MT. and Mrs. Pellegrino Palomba; 4 brothers, Orazio, Rocco, PasQuale and Louis Palomia; 3 sisters, Mrs. Domenic Durante, Mrs. Leo Forget, Miss Lena Palomba, all of Oakville.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the home at Hillcrest avenue, Oakville, at 8 o'clock, to St. Mary Magdalen's Church, Oak vile, where a solemn high requiem mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 CAMERON-Mrs. John (Mondich) Cameron, 27, wife of John Cameron of 63 South View street died at the Undercliff Sanitarium, Meride n, yesterday.
 Besides her husband, she is Sur- vived by a son, John, Jr., two daughters, Rosemary and Anna; four brothers, Michael, John, Charles and George Mondich, all of Nauga- tuck; three sisters, Helen Hotch- kiss of Beacon Falls, Anna and Ruth Mondich, both of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 63 South View street, to St. Francis Xavier Church for a solemn high mass at g o'clock. Bu- rial will be in the family plot, Cal- vary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the home today after 2 p. m.
 HARNED-Mrs. Helen (Crean) Harmed, wife of William B. Harmed of 40 Pitkin Street, Hartford, for mer resident of this city died yes. terday at St. Francis Hospital, Hart. ford. A native of this city, she wa! the daughter of Thomas and Mar! (QuilD Crean. Mrs. Harmed. hat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
IN MESEORIAM

In memory of our loving sister Josephine Salinardl, who departe' this life December i2, 1930. You are not forgotten loved one, Nor will you over be AN long Rs life and memory last. We win remember thee.
 sIsTERs and BROTHERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
METEORITEs

When it strikes the arth'S atmos- phere, meteorite is extremely cold. Heat developed in its passage is only on the surface and cools with in few seconds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Sales of passenger cars in Sweden in the first six months of this year were only 2.660, as compared witn 25 ,S4e in the first half of 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
DIED

Hartford. Dec; 1lth' I94O, Mrs. Helen (Crean) Harmed, of 40 Pitkin St., Hartford, Conn. Funeral Saturday morning, at S:l5 o'clock, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St., to St. Margaret's Church. Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Ct. this city, Dec. 11th, 1940, Mrs. Mary (Mondich) Cam. eron, of 63 South View St. Funeral Saturday morning, at S:15 o'clock. from 63 South View St., to St. Francis Xavier's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 ZEOLI-In this city. Dec. 18th. 194O, Mrs. Margaret Zeoli, of Htllcrest Ave, Oakville. Funeral Saturday morning, at 500 o'clock, from Hill crest Ave, Oakville, to St. Mary Magdalen's Church, Oakville. Bur ial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
FASCIST PARTY
 MEMBERS FIRE

Aosta, Italy, Dec. 11-(uk} }&s> Two Fascist party members were suspended for three months todoy for failing to stand while 1lsteuIua to the daily war c0mmuniqlls.
 Ade.chi Serena, secretary genaznI of the party, had ordered ali menlF bers to rise upon hearing the come munique on the radio.
 The members were 0erolamo Casorotto, an industrialist, and Wire ginio Marchiando, a bricklayer.
 Trucks operated by coal gas ara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
DUKE SORRY OVER
 LORD LOTHIAN

Miami Beach, Fla, Dec. l2-UP) Informed of the death of Lord Lothian, the Duke of Windsor today issued the following statement from St. Francis hospital:
 The Duchess and I are profound ly shocked to hear of the sudden death of Lord Lothian. His passing at this time will be great loss to both our countries for whom he la- bored So unceasingly in the cement ing of friendly relations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our beloved son. John, who died on Dec. 12, 1889: You are not forgotten, loved one, Nor will you ever be, Your loving smile and gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place." (Signed)
 MIR. and MRS. JOHN PERUGINI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
MORCENTHAU IS
 AGAINST LOAN

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
MASSES

WALSH-A first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat- urday morning, Dec. 14th, at 7:30 o'clock, at St. Francis 'XaYier's Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Jane Walsh. CLARK-A months mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, at S:00 o'clock, at St. Thomas Church, for the repose of the soul of the late John Will liam Clark.
 UNDERWRITERS anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat urday morning. Nov. 14th, at S:00 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Patrick McVerry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12
MAYOR SCULLYT TO
 ATTEND BANQUET

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-12

Shipping under the Chilean flag is being expanded.
Evening star., 1940-02-06
Christian Endeuvor
Elects at BunQuet

In celebrating the 59th anniver-
sary of the founding of the Chris
tian Endeavor Union, members of
the District branch held a banquet
last night at the Burlington Hotel.
Annual election of officers was held.
The officers are Pauline Shoemaker,
president; Josephine Davis and
James Richards, vice presidents;
Robert Crammer, treasurer; En-
incline Rinker, recording secretary
and Bernice Coate, corresponding
secretary.
Frank McGeary was POSTMASTER.
An address was made by Arch Nc
Quilkin of the Pennsylvania field
staff.
Evening star., 1940-02-06

ers for the impending Cook County
(Chicago) and Illinois primary elec-
tions.
He is survived by his widow, a
son, Charles A. Deneen Of Chicago,
and three daughters, Mrs. Almond
M. Blow, Tulsa, Okla; Mrs. Carl
Birdsall, Chicago, and Mrs. Thomas
w. House, jr., Houston, Tex.
Perhaps Mr.. Deneen's most
dramatic political battle was the
1928 primary campaign in which he
vanquished the Republican faction
led by Gov. Len Small, Mayor Will
liam Hale big Bill Thompson Of
Chicago and States Attorney Robert
E. Grove. The bombing of Mr..
Deneen's home and the Staying Of
two Deneen followers marked the
bitter fight.