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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
TREASURY AGENTS RECHECK REPORTS

Federal treasury agents. who were present in Waterbury during the trial of the city's million dollar con- spiracy case are said to be enroute here again to recheck the income tax reports of the men on trial dur ing the years when the local con- spiracy was alleged to have been perpetrated and their present in- come returns. It is claimed some of cases might be compromised, but others will be turned over to the federal justice department for pros- ecution.
 Defense counsel during the con- spiracy trial, charged that States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, who pros- ecuted the city's most famous case, was using rubber hose" methods in his prosecution by having the gov- ernment men present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
PRICE OF MILK
 FACES PROTEST
Consumers Manifest Little Enthusiasm for Papers
 Cartons at Extra Cost

Residents of Waterbury are pre- pairing to protest attempts of local milk dealers to raise the price of milk 1 cent quart as a result of delivering 1t in paper containers.
 State Milk Commissioner s. Mo- Lean Buckingham will meet tonight with milk distributors of Water bury, Watertown and Naugatuck areas for the purpose of establish ing resale prices and the indications are that the price of milk will gc up one cent and that the bulk of the milk will be delivered in paper con. tainerS.
 According to a consensus of local opinion most Waterburians would rather have their milk served in the good old-fashioned way Gin bottle). They see no advantage to the paper container style, which is about to be foisted upon them and assert thSt 1t Is merely . scheme of the milk sellers to add to their own convenience at the expense of the public.
 If the public has its choice, ac. cording to all reports, they will still take their milk in bottles in- stead of paper containers. The ma jority of those who are already complaining do not think that a paper container is nearly s sani- taIy as a glass bottle, which was always steriliSed before the. milk went into 1t.
 The milk container Is estimated to be from one and quarter cents to one and . half cent, while the glass bottles are considerably cheaper figuring their reuse which Is figured at at least 50 times.
 When everybody. practically, is satisfied with glass bottles local res- ldents cannot see why they should be forced to take paper containers, which they admit they do not like and which will cost a cent quart more in their use. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

Perhaps the preaching of repent al1ce was never more needed than today stated Rev. pr. John O. Walker pastor of the Second Con- gregational church, yesterday morn- ing in his sermon, "Penitence, Par don and Peace.
 pr. Walker said in part:
 We tend to accept religious teach- ing with rather snug assurance these days. We are inclined to pa- tronize the gospel, to pick and choose our religious teaching, to make up our own creed and con. fession. This is all very well as long as we do not evade the stern demands of the gospel. The first word in the impact of the true gos- pei on the human heart is "Re. pentw Unless we have honestly and sincerely repeuted of our sins we are not rightly prepared to ex- ercise final judgment on religious issues: our hearts are still stony and stubborn soil for the propaga- ton Of the faith.
 If repentance were all that the gospel had to offer we should be in a sorry state of mind. and heart. The gospel teaches that there is for giveness. for sin, that God not only .forgives but forgets. The heart of the gospel story Is Gods sacrifice for sin, the gift of His Son on Cross The nature of the Atone-
 nent may be somewhat of a mys- tery, even to some deeply religious people, but if we accept anything at all of the story we see that God suffers with and for His people, that He calls sinners and not sirn- ply the righteous to salvation. God has His angels of Forgiveness and Expenditures as IS suggested by the author of "The Nazarene."
 Men need forgiveness without knowing how badly they need 1t. There Is so much resentment, bit- terness. i'll will. jealousy, hate in the worldl It will take sense of Gods forgiveness to make men for. give and forget as they ought to do. Men need to forgive not simply each other, but life and circumstance and fortune. James Gordon Gilkey suggests that forgiveness must be stretched to include life and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
MRS. ALICE WELL HIT-RUN VICTIM
Woman Left Lying in SnOwbank By Driver of
 Black Car"

Mrs. Alice Well, 4l. of 100 Cherry street. was treated at St. Mary's hos- pital Saturday night for a shoulder hurt" which she was quoted as saying she received when hit by Q skip-driver on Grove street.
 The woman was taken to the hos- pital by Roland Benson. lOS8 East Main street: James Casey, IS Fair. view street. and Officer Daniel off. ford.
 Miss Helen Murphy. society editor of the Democrat. who happened to pass by the scene. said the woman was lying in a snow bank near pTos- pect street. her head near the tray. eiled portion of the road.
 Miss Murphy quoted one og the man who took the woman Co the hospital es eaylng she told him she waS struck by . "blaek car"
 Police officials had no report oE information concerning the incident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
WOMAN SLAYER TO
 PLEAD INSANITY
Mrs. May Walker BurlesOn Had Shot, Killed Her
 Successor

Columbia, s. C., March 1l-(UP. Attorneys indicated today that Mrs. May Walker Burleson would plead insanity when she Is tried on charges of killing the woman who replaced her as the wife of Colonel Richard c. Burleson, artillery ex- pert.
 Police said that Mrs. Burleson confessed killing Mrs. Isabelle Bur- leson in a cafeteria Friday, but De- fense Attorney Claude Sapp denied any confession. He quoted his client as Scying honest to God. I don't whether I shot her or not"
 The first Mrs. Burleson was held in city jail.
 Coroner John Sergeant believed that Mrs. Burleson, who was di- vorced from the Colonel in Texas in 1886, had brooded over her do- mestic troubles.
 She came to Columbia from North Carolina Thursday, and next day walked into the hotel cafeteria where the second Mrs. BurleSon was eating lunch.
 The coroner quoted the first wife as saying she took a good look" ct Mrs. Isabelle Burleson and then shot her. She was arrested, pistol in hand, as a crowd fled from the cafeteria.
 Funeral services were held for Mrs. Burleson Saturday. She was the former Mrs. Isabelle Kn ,wlton, widow of Attorney FaFnk Knowlton C Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

program is headed by Dr. Daniel Shanahan.
 officers of the Waterbury Dentai Association include Dr., Max N Matzkin, president: Dr. J. J. Apir- ian, vice-president; Dr. Fredrick Ovens, secretary; and Dr. James P Lawlor, treasurer.
 A native of Connecticut, Dr. Hor. ace H. Hayden, who was born Oct l3, l769, at Windsor, Is cited at the father of American dental science [" He founded the Baltimore College Uf Dental Surgeons in Ie40 and also in the same year organized and be- came first president of the American Society of Dental Surgeons, fore- runner of the present American Dental Association. He also aided in the establishment of the first dental publication, the American Journal of Dental Science.
 At Hartford, Dr. Arthur H. Mer.' ritt, president of the American Den. tai Association, will speak tonight, his remarks being broadcast over a national radio hook.up. A 3.day centennial celebration is being held in Baltimore March 1920.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
New Irish Orchestra
 In Debut Wednesday
Community Club to Sponsor St. Patrick's Celebration;
 Membership Drive to Be Discussed Tomorrow
WASHINGTON HILL

weeks with contest on between the men and women to see which side can secure most new members. To date the mems team led by Presi. dent James J. Gladney is leading the women headed by Mrs. Henry Hayden, general chairman of the drive. ,''
 Noyena to Close
 The novena in honor of St. Fran cis which has been going on at St. Francis Xavier church will come to & close tonight with the Papal blessing being given to all those who have made the novena. The relic of St. Francis was applied in the upper church last night and will be ap- piled to those attending the services in the lower church this evening. Service tonight will start at 7:15 in the upper church and 7:30 in the lower church. The noyena has been conducted by Fathers Keegan and Roman and has been attended by hundreds of parishioners from other parts of the city as well as those of St. Francis parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
FAT LITTLE MAN
 TELLS OF MURDER
Hacks His Sweetheart to Death; Delays 20 Hours
 in Revelation

New York, March lI-(UP)-A fat little man peered near sightedly up at policeman through thick lens glasses today and told him he had hacked to death his blond young sweetheart.
 He said he was Louis Grondine, 46, a WPA nurse at Harlem hospital, that he had killed the girl perhaps 20 hours earlier but that he had neglected to give himself up because he had to attend a fraternal order meeting in Poughkeepsie.
 The policeman found the nude body of a woman known as Mrs. Frank Rossi at her rooming house in the male nurses shabby flat. On the wash line Tapped her clothing, blood stains still apparent despite thorough washing.
 Grondine, who Is five feet six inches tall but weighs more than 250 pounds, was booked on homicide charges. He said he had been train. ed as @ nurse at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
 About year ago, police quoted him as saying, he met the 2l-year- old girl and she visited him occa- sionally thereafter. She used to like pills he got at the hospital which he described vaguely as thyroid pills. He kept them In a bottle lab- eled pep pills" and police took them away for analysis.
 Early Sunday, he said, he and the girl were in his flat and she asked for a pill. He gave her one but she demanded more even after he ex- plained that one was the normal dose. When she picked up a knife he said he grabbed an ax.
 He told police his first implse was to ship the body to her room- ing house in a barrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Farley Ticket
 In Ohio Will Oppose FDR's
BY DREW PEARSON AND ROBERT s. ALLEN (CO-authOr of The Washington
 Merry. Go. .Round)

Washington, March II - Keep your eye on Jim Farley in the turbulent Democratic presidential primary in Ohio.
 He's not saying anything about 1t, but at the last min- ute (March 14) he's going to file a Roosevelt slate" of his own,
 The regular state Democratic or gar1izatioll has entered 6 ticket of third-terr1 delegates headed by Chairman Charles Sawyer. Farley's slate noSninally will also be for the President, but jt will take orders from Jim and not from the White Houee. In other words, 1t will be antt-third term.
 Farleys Ohio I.ianeuver is one of the most significant political de. velopments in months. It means that he has definitely cast his lot with the anti.third term faction. Publicly, Jim has ducked all questions on this issue. Tn entering the Ohio melee with a slate of his own, in direct opposition to Q state organization which acted on Secret White House instructions, he will not only declare himself but will openly throw down the gauntlet to his "Chief".
 The outcome of the Ohio fight Is certain to have far-reaching ef- feet on Roosevelt's plans. If the Sawyer ticket wins, the third termers will be greatly strength ened. If Farley scores, 1t will be a stunning blow to them.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
AL WE'LL WANTS
 $1O,0OO PURSE

New York, March 1i--(UP)-Al Weill. manager of World Feather. weight Champion. Joey Archibald said today he had received an ot- fer for Archibald to defend his q. tic in Providence. R. T.. on April 22 against Harry Jeffra of Baltimore.
 We'll said he had been offered . guarantee of e7S00 and S7 Ia per cent cut of the gate f that would make Archibald's share more than eTB0O. We'll wired the promoter Nanny Almeida. and said he would sign for 6 ol0,0O0 guarantee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
UnicOS to Meet

A joint meeting of the Water. bury and Bristol Unico clubs will take place tomorrow night at the Elton. Dr. Thomas M. Cottiero will show motion pictures of last years outing of Unico clubs.
 President Charles W. Palomba will be in charge. He has been discharged from Newington hos pital where he was a patient for three weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Dentists Celebrate
 Centennial Tonight
Veteran Local PractitiOns to Be HonOred at Elton
 Dinner-Dr. Godfrey Principal Speaker

Waterbury dentists join with thousands of other members of their profession, scattered through more than 400 communities in this nation tonight to celebrate the cen- tennial of the first dental college and the first dental society, events which marked the beginning of dentristry as a profession.
 The local event will take the form of dinner scheduled for the Hotel Elton with Dr. E. J. Godfrey, local Health Officer the main speaker for the occasion. Dr. M. A. O'fIara will officiate as toastmaster.
 Honor will be paid to this city,s veteran dental practitioners during the evening with remarks by DTS Joseph E. Borchardt, Gilbert Kil- duff and William B.. Greenburg scheduled.
 The committee in charge of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Mother Wins! !!

A civil action suit of Sl0,0O0 filed by Margaret Ashborn naming her mother, Margaret Kirsshbauni as defendant, was denied by Judge Frank P. McEvoy of the superior court Saturday.
 / Mrs. Ashborn claimed 8 fall on stairs in the defendants property on Feb. IS, 1888 resulted in numer- ous injuries. Decision was reserved by Judge McEvOy at the end of the hearing early last week and i'm his memorandum of decision Saturday stated the plaintiff failed to pro. duce evidence sufficient to permit g judgment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Released!

Clinton Andrews, found gull. ty. In the local superior court on Jan. Il, l939 on a charge of carnally knowing and abus- | ing a minor female and who was sentenced Co one year in jail and fined Sl5O and c0ssS win be released from jail today.
 Judge Frank P. McEvoy in the superior court this morning ap- proved . recommendation of States Attorney William B. Fitz. gerald that the man be dis. charged. He had served his full sentence and 2 good portion of the fine and costs which amounted to $16l.59 and he was unable to pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

Norfolk; Edward Gerber, Nauga- tuck: Edward J. Kelly, Taftville: William Kashma1l, Hartford; John L. Connors, Hartford: Edward F. O'Connor, Watertown: Thomas 4. Larrimore, West Hartford: Joseph P. Murray, New Haven; J. Peter Costigan, Waterbury: William J. Hickey, New Britain; Joseph 4. Treadwell, Danbury; Emil Scnaal, New Britain: James A. Weir, Stam- ford; William o. Pfunder. Rock vile; Charles A. Lilley, Chester: Arnold R. Hart, Stratford; Leo J. Bowling, Hartford; Albert Fabian, Hamden; John w. Bailey. Wav- ingford; Niels I. Poulsen, Ansonia. Newington: Robert 0. Vance, New J. Fred Collins, Greenwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

Final plans for the greatest St. Patrickys Day celebration in the his- tory of the Washington Park Com munity Club will be made at the regular semi-monthly meeting of the club tomorrow night at the con- munity house. The big event will take place Wednesday night at the community house. Waterbury,s new Irish orchestra will make its first public appearance and will play for Irish and American dancing. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
FINNISH BONDS
 TAKE BIG JUMP

New York, March 11-(UP)- Finnish bonds ran up to the highest level of the year today on peace re- ports. Other Scandinavian funds also strengthened.
 Finland 6s of l945 s2ld at $550 per $l,O0O principal amount bond, a gain of $56 from SaCulday and of $50 from January l. Last year the bonds dropped from an early high of $l,070 to a record low of $320. The closing 1889 price was $400.
 Norwegian bonds .ed other Scan- dinavian funds forward with gains ranging to $50 per $1,000 bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Short Circuit

An automobile owned by Rocco DiOrio, Of Bank street, was slightly damaged by . short circuit fire yesterday afternoon.
 The blaze took place opposite 1894- East Main street and was extinguished by firemen from the bungalow station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

program will open with concert from to g o'clock after which an exhibition of Irish dancing will be given. Dancing will then take place until after midnight.
 John Whelan chairman of the celebration has announced that a heavy advance ticket sale should mean that the largest crowd ever to attend the clubs annual event will be on hand Wednesday night.
 Also to be acted upon at tomor- row nights meeting will be the clubs membership drive. Over one hundred new members have been secured since the drive started. The drive will continue for two more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

hVNOS NOAAsAStSsAbSSNA Waterbury is chairman of the committee, which also includes Captain J. Peter Costigan, com mander of Corp. Coyle Post of Waterbury and Past Commander Edward P. o'Connor of Watertown post.
 Assisting Mayor Alexander are the following:
 Louis J. Chevalier, Glastonbury; Arthur E. Daly, West Haven; Frank L. Reichert, Greenwich: Arthur DeForest, Danielson; John H. Kuhne, New London; William E. Harbert, Terryville; Louis R. ziegra, Deep River; John R. Fee gel, Meriden; Thomas J. Rennigar, Britain; Frederick Errington, Mid- dletown: Rev. Henry F. Cassidy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Safety Belts

Supt. of Police William J. Roach has ordered all traffic patrolmen on night duly to wear their special white safety belts with red re. Hector buttons.
 Several night traffic men have worn the belts in the past, put the new order, effective immediately, covers all traffic officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
ZERO YELLED IN BLACKoUT

Eastbourne, Eng.-(UP) Colonel Charles J. Wiley, of Ashley, fought in two wars, and was awarded the DS.O. for bravery iE the field. He came trough both wars without a scratch - to be killed by a lorry in a black ut,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Oral Exams

Oral examinations for state pol- Ice positions will take place Fri- day afternoon in the old Senate chamber. State Capitol. Hartford.
 Several Waterburians who took the written tests have been noti- fled to appear. Practical examina- tions will also be given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Chairman

CnaIruau
 A reception committee has been named by State Commander Ber- aard J. Alderman of Rockville to greet and entertain National Com Inander Raymond J. Kelly of the American Legion on the occasion of his official visit to Connecticut May II and 18th. One of the features of the reception will be a dinner to be held in Waterbury and which will be attended by legion executives from all parts of the state, as well as by repre- sentatives of various ex-service- mems organizations. Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, also 8 World War Veteran, will welcome Commander Kelly to Connecticut.
 Major Newton W. Alexander of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
"Fair Condition"

Paul Cornell, headmaster Of Romford school, Washington, Conn.,, is described as in flair" condition at the. New Haven hospital where he has been . patient since Wednesday.
 Cornell, prominent in Repub- lican party affairs of this state, has been mentioned as Q can. didate for the U. S. Senate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

is survived by her paternal grand- parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick s Bergin and her maternal grand parents, MT. and Mrs. William F Jones.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
Repentance Sermons
 Needed, Says Pastor
Rev. Dr. John Walker Advocates Stern Demands of
 GOspeI-Bitterness in World Played N

universe. Many troubled souls are bitter and resentful against life it. self. Only those who come Into the right and true relation to God can know pardon and release. Come now, and le tlls reason together. saith the Lord: though your sims be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
DIED

LUND-In this city March II, l940. Mrs. Marie Rasmussen Lund of 653 Woodtick Road. Funeral Wednes- day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gem tral Avenue. Burial at the conven- fence of the family.
 BEeNGsTON-In this city March Q, i940. Magnus Bengston of Fsirview Avenue, Hitchcock Lake. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Avenue. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery. "II1mAnELI Issm f,I,-Isr Rs,,smaryo s y ot aFen East Liberty street. Funeral tomor. row morning at S;iS o'clock from ]. v, dagnon Funeral Home. isb South. Elm street to St. Aims
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

All tFaaic men in einapoge. Ma. iaya. have been esdsEed to wear white onlv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

A new plant in Sweden will pro- duce 260O tons of soap c year from pine oil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

BERGIN-Mary Margaret Bergin, infant daughter of Edward and Mary Jones Bergin died early Sum- day morning at St. Mary's Hospital.
 Besides her parents, the infant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
nIRTW NOTICE

MAHTgNO-BOrn March iHt At Rt. Mary'H Hospital, q daughter, Ann 1lObsftn, t0 Mr. and Airs, A, li. MAFs tho 0f ito Warrington Ave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
AIAsHEs

S"i.% vii 5. ssIsbrssss nss' rSssss; Ss s; nor log al 2 o'clock, Rt the in. lnhculaie Conception church, for tho Hepone Of the Soul Of the late James W. Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Hulda A Magnuson, wife of Frank Magnu. son, was held Saturday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock at the Swedish Bap- tist church. Rev. Gotthard flag. stronl officiating. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The bearers were Niles Hiding, Robert Swanson, Ernest Stafstrom, Oscar Sterner, Martin Carlson and Theodore Kirby. John Kirby sang Face to Face" and Cecelia Sum- quist sang "Stadse Pa Sion Jag Tanker" and "The Last Mile of the Way" Everett R. Swanson was the organist.
 The funeral of Benjamin L. Robb, vice-president of Cashin's Dairy Products, Inc, was held yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rabbi William P. Greenfield oftici- ating. Members of Continental lodge of Masons. attended and Worship. full Master Carl Heebner conducted the Masonic ritual at the grave in Star lodge cemetery.
 Honorary bearers were Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Harry x. Cashin, William Cunningham, Bert E. Bow en, Richard Fisher, Arthur Weigold, Jacob K. Jennes, Charles Walker, Louis L. Simons, Carl Heebner, Robert Finlay and Alfred Parks. Active bearers were Dr. Louis L. Weinberg, Joseph Gaber. Isadore Stoll, Rudolph Hennick, Alfred Abels and Max Garber.
 Funeral services for. Mrs. Mary Clemens LaFaWe. wife of Edward LaFavre, of 120 Woodtick road were held this afternoon with prayers at the home at l:3o o'clock. Services were held in Hillside chapel, Hill side cemetery, Torrington, at 3 o'clock. Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rec tor of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Caroline Buck Leonard was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rev. Alan M. Fair bank, pastor of the Bunker Hill Con- gregational church, officiating. Bur- ial was in Evergreen cemetery, Wa tertown, at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-11

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