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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22
Abe Racine Gets Life Sentence
For Numbering t lis Wife August 5
Sentenced Pronounced
By Judge Hattersley
At Conrad Monday

-
At Conrad Monday
Abe Racine, charged with the
murder of his wife, Evelyn Span
ish Racine, was sentenced to life
Imprisonment at hard labor by
Judge R. M. Hattersley at Con-
rad Monday.
A t h is arraignment before
Judge Hattersley early in Septem-
Der he pleaded not guilty and un-
til recently had maintained his
innocence of the crime.
His brother, Aaron, who has
been kept in the Glacier county
Jail at Cut Bank since the two
were taken in custody. will also
be taken before Judge Hatters-
ley this week, and on the basis
of coiuciding confessions of the
two brothers that his connection
with the tragedy was that of
helping t h husband transport
the body of his wife from seven
mile lane in the vicinity of Du-
puyer to the Heart Butte section
for secret burial, will probably
be sentenced on the charge of &C.
cessory after the murder. The
maximum penalty is five years in
the penitentiary.
Mrs. Racine disappeared from
the Dupuyer vicinity August 8,
following a trip with her hus-
band and h is brother to that
town. where the men are said to
have done considerable drinking.
A week elapsed before t h e
husband reported his wife's dis
appearance to William Fleming,
Blackfeet Agency officer.
After an investigation and ur-
successful search. Fleming con-
cluded that the case merited the
attention of authorities of Glacier
! and Pondera Counties, who with
the aid of John Mathews, FBI
| officer of Great Falls, shortly dis
covered evidence discriminating
the husband and his brother.
For p days widespread search
of Mrs. Racines body continued
with the two Raciues contending
that the last time they saw her
was when she disappeared from
her husband s car. stranded on
Highway 80, several miles north
of Dupuyer.
As the search continued prac-
tically all of the clothing worn by
the wife when she disappeared
was discovered, some being hid
den in gopher holes in a field near
seyen-lnile lane. Later, in an
old deserted stock shed few
miles beyond, searchers dlscov-
cred other clothing, including
her footwear.
| Thoroughly comoing area for
miles about seven-mile lane un-
successfully, searchers concluded
that the body could have been
taken to the Heart Butte section,
and secreted from sight.
For days search was made in
that section, with saddle horses
used by some of the searchers.
Believing that t h e brother,
Aaron, would be first to crack,
officers continually grilled him.
Their success finally began when
he almost reached the verge of
confessing to Ionic Cos 3,
Browning town marshal. Others
O. Browning also talked with
him. urging him to tell what he
continued on last page)
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22

Robert Bremner. who is with
the quartermaster department of
a n aviation unit in southern
California, has been promoted to
staff sergeant. according to word
received by his sister. Mrs. Ma
bel LaPIante.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22
Stuart DesRosier To Be
Back With Glasses Monday

Ill at his home for the last
three weeks, Stuart DesRosier,
grade instructor in Browning
public schools, is making favor
able recovery and plans to be
back with his classes next week.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22

Robert Starr is rapidly regain.
ing his health. his daily program
being outdoor relaxation.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22
1t. Kvennoen Visits

1t. Paul kvenmoen, Jr., son of
Paul Kvenmoen. ST.. visited in
Browning last Saturday, return
the following to Geiger Field,
Spokane, from where he left this
week for Marshfield, California,
to take up training in the army
camouflage school. 1t. Kven-
moen IS with an engineering
unit.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22

The health of DR.. Schradel
to improve.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22

Advertise IN The Cnle1
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-10-22

SUBJ :ribe for The Chief
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
TOOL co. STARTS.
PLANT CAMPAIGN
March Of Dimes Fund to
Be Aided By Donations;
Program Arranged

Waterbury Tool Co., has become
the first local plant to canvass em-
ployes for donations for the March
Of Dimes campaign to fight infantile
paralysis, it was announced today by
T. p. Cassidy, chairman Of the
drive.
Jerry Youst, assistant personnel
director, is in charge, and Freddie
Hall, popular master Of ceremonies
will conduct pep" sessions to in
sure 100 per cent cooperation. Con-
tributors will receive recognition In
the Watco. News, weekly paper
distributed at the plant.
Special guest at the Saturday show
to be held at the Victory House will
be the radio star, "Bateese Himself
from Canada" who will entertain
over the public address system. On
the same program, the Scovill Hill
billy Band will render a few selec-
tons, and dairy show will be pre-
scented by Thomas Bane. More than
so high school students will partici-
pate In the show.
Radio programs in behalf of the
drive are heard each week day ovre
WATR at IL noon and GAS p. m.
and over WBRY at 1918 and 6:15
D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

drinking cooke" as most Of the boys
slipping accalaris. He, with that ever
willing entertainer Jimmie Calvin
(who once worked for us) Hickey
Ricciardi, Bill Pollard real detec-
tive, Hugo LANCE and Harry Cashin
sang some original songs, that went
big with the crowd. There Is so
much talent in the Elks Club that
1t seems strange to me they never
put on a minstrel show. Frank Ken
ny and DR.. John Mullen were also
on the program an got encore after
encore. It Is to bad that Charley AL
len was not there. Hickey r. Is a
real comedian. His eyes twinkle, his
whole face beams and his belly, Ia
Kris Kringle, giggl;s like a bowful
Of jelly.
Freddie Hall was never better.
Harry Hirshfield In his palmiest
days could not duplicate that shoe
story. AS for Pete Lawlor, the boy
who keeps your telephone working,
Chris Harmon better watch out.
With Senator Tobin's "kayo" hat
and cane, he brought the house
down with when I become the
Mayor" Harry Spellman, the well
known attorney. next in line for the
throne at the club, gave his address
from an elevated platform. He
should make fine leader for the
organization.
Johnny Fitzmaurice, the able eX-
ecutive from City Hall, found time
to get around and sing When Irish
Eyes Are Smiling" and got a big
hand. He has had strenuous days
for weeks and weeks and looks as
though he is badly in need Of a rest.
Senator Frankie Summa, with his
smiling countenance was there, so
were Commissioner Bill Dunphy and
Jimmie Hartley. DR.. Godfrey, Joe
Shea, the city clerk, Tommy Walsh,
Marty O'Rourke, Ed. Mcdonald,
Jack Hartley, Bill Dunleavey and
Jack Fitzgerald were all down from
city hall.
And Charley Sasso. the painter,
| who gives you a hundred dollar
Job, charges you two hundred and
convinces you that it is worth three
hundred. Vince Maloney, r1y pub
Usher, who was in such demand. he
was buster than the proverbial one
armed painter with the hives,
not the gentleman mentioned
above. trying to be in a dozen
places at once. Pansy Ryan, Pat
Winston, Togie Lawless and Eddie
Hennessey from Naugatuck, Attor-
ney Frank Healey. exalted ruler OF
the club, Jim Kilmartin. the be-
loved and respected steward, Mar
shall Lahey, Johnny Cluney. sports
editor and radio announcer de luxe,
Fred Delaney. who sees that the
mail goes through, Ben Rodman,
man about town. Peter Gilligan. AL
derman Dan Driscoll. and many.
many more. But I've got TO stop
some place.
Jlm's brothers. Tom and Charlie.
we're q little proud. They had q rea.
son 70 be. His wife. Ann Griffin,
would have been too II she haG been
there. We say 10 Mac $50 long
olong" but as Senator Tobln ex-
pressed Il. he viii not be IN the army
long before he's made q general,
And then Ne will come back. when
this grand old country has won the
war. aid hear once again that OLD
refrain. Brothers you have heard
Tie tolilna q eleven bells"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

New York, N. Y, Jan. 28.-A ma
tion-wide poll of the churches OF
sixteen faiths, which participated
In the first part Of the United
Church Canvass last fall. reveals
that the unified effort increased
contributions to the church, created
better community spirit, and en-.
listed the support of laymen.
Due to increased war services
world relief work and ministry to
those in the armed forces, 1t was
decided for the first time in history
to hold a united church canvass.
Sixteen religious bodies, Protestant,
Catholic and Jewish combined to-
gether last fall, November is to
December 8, to initiate Part I Of
the nation wide, simultaneous cam
vass.
Wilson Chairman
Charles e. Wilson, vice chairman
of the War Production Board, ac-
cepted the Craftsmanship Of the
sponsoring committee.
The survey, which was completed
this week, indicates that the cam
paign reached hundreds Of comnu-
mites and accomplished splendid re-
suits wherever held. "The success
of the first part Of the United
Church Canvass gives us encourage
ment," the Rev. DR.. Earl Frederick
Adams, New York, chairman Of the
planning committee declared yester-
day at the national headquarters,
297 Fourth avenue, New York City.
"Many other local communities,
in all parts of the nation, will join
the second phase Of the canvass,
February 81 to March a." DR..
Adams added.
Good Results
Geneva, N. Y. reported most sue
cessful canvass ever experienced. "
Santa Barbara, Calf, had increases
in pledges to the church as high
as fifty per cent. At Reading Pa,
the contributions were up eighteen
per cent.
Newspapers all over the nation
lent a willing cooperation.
Teaneck, N. j., had a success
full campaign Gin every way" and
New Haven, Conn, had increases
in financial results Of S7.5 per cent.
In other communities the United
Church Canvass enlisted the en-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
WOMEN
ENLIST in WAC
Under Orders to Report
Feb. 5 for Training at
DaytOna Beach

The Women's Army Auxiliary
Corps will have two more local re-
cruits when Grayce Marafino,
daughter Of Mrs. Josephine Mara
fino of AZ South Leonard street, and
Marjorie Sesselman, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest A. Sesselman
Of 10 Oakdale avenue, will leave
February 8 to start training at Day.
tona Beach, Fla.
Both of the prospective women
soldiers are employed at the Chase
Brass g. Copper Co., and both took
their oaths at the Hartford Army
center last week.
Miss Maraflno has q brother, Chief
Petty Oflcer Benjamin Maraflno
who is serving in the Navy. He has
been in the service for more thar
IL years and at the present time Il
associated with the recruiting sta
ton at Milwaukee, Wis.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

y 4AlC oEA4uoO44s 44uOCAA4d4 VI SuAAAAstOl
a lot Of bunk. But not sd with this
22O-pound fellow, who like the late
Joe st. Louis, bubbles all over with
personality. And as Johnny Crary
would say, "you can bet all the tea
in China, he will make fine SOL
dier. ....
Very few Of his friends thought
that Mac would pass the final test
at Hartford. Even though he steps
around as lightly as ballet dancer,
he carries lot of weight. Moreover
his eye sight Is none too good. That
has been very evident in a, number
Of card games, where he has made
such fatal miscues that his part
ner, Bill Fitzgerald, well known
captain Of the fire department, has
almost taken the gas. Inci6eTltly I
am going to miss him because my
partner and myself have had easy
pickings on him and the said Mr..
Fitzgerald. Modest as I am, I have
to admit that my medical partner
and myself are the champs. Don't
get the idea that I refer to DR..
Francis Hayes, the very efficient
dentist. He and his pail Bernie o.
Hara, have always been cinch for
us.
But am getting away from my
story about McCarthy's dinner. It
was held at the house Of hospital
ity, Patsy Browns. HOPE that he is
an advertiser, otherwise this may be
deleted. The promoters were. Whom
do you suppose? Yes, Joe Mulviile
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
ALLEGED ASSAULT
BASIS OF ACTION
Michael Derita to Seek
$4,000 as Balm for
Beating, humiliation

Michael DeRita Of Waterbury
seeks $500 damages from Henry
Posila, also Of this city as the re-
suit Of an alleged assault last Feb.
IA. The complaint was filed yester-
day afternoon in common pleas
court.
The plaintiff claims he received
an injury to his lip, a dental bridge
was broken, and several teeth were
loosened during a "wilful and
reckless assault by the defendant.
A $500 damage suit was filed in
common pleas court This morning
by Jack Cohen Of Waterbury against
Edward Grady, doing business as
the, Yellow Cab Co. Of Waterbury.
A collision Jan. II, 1e42 on Union
street Is the basis Of the litigation.
The plaintiff claims his car was
damaged when struck while It was
parked.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
BUCKLEY, STACK
HEARINGS FEB. 3

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 28.--CUP)-
The legislative committee on con-
tested elections today announced a
hearing would be held Feb. 3 in the
cases Of Democratic Representatives
Fred Buckley and Frank T. Stack,
of Norwalk, neither of whom have
been seated as yet In the House.
Republicans of Norwalk chal-
lenged their elections, claiming mis-
use Of absentee ballots. A grand
jury investigation resulted in the
arrest Of Buckley and six others,
who will be tried in superior court
ut Bridgeport next month.
Both Buckley and Stack will be
represented before the committee by
counsel, whose fees Of 500 each
will be paid by the state. The
committee also will have a copy of
the grand jury report Of State
Referee George e. Hinman who in
vestigated the absentee ballot
charges.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
JURORS REMARK
TERMINATESCAS

Eugene Gasparri's appeal case in
common pleas court ended yesterday
afternoon in a mistrial after Judge
John McDonough found that re-
marks made by a Juror during the
lunch recess indicated state of
mind that may result in prjuidice
against the appellant. The motion
for Ynistrial was made by Attorney
r. FitzSimmons Of New Haven, de-
tense counsel, in whose hearing the
remarks were made.
Gasparri was appealing a 800
fine imposed last fall in the city
court after he was found guilty Of
keeping liquor with intent to sell.
He will be given a new trial at the
spring criminal term Of the court,
when a new jury panel will be
called,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

for Monday night.
What a gathering It was. Joe
Mulville was the master of cere-
monies. He makes any dinner a
success, the same as anything he
touches. In this case, however his
right bower. Francis Feeley, and
bill Cunningham (Cashin's MILK
gave him plenty of assistance. The
dinner started with the singing of
the "Star Spangled Banner" with
Old Glory floating to the breeze
with Mulville's original set-up. just
like the bowling banquet of the
Elks Club the m. C. said there would
be no speeches and there were none.
But you could hear the proverbial
pin drop when a silent toast was
given ~ Vincent Scully-a tribute
that "a lie from the heart of the
crowd that packed the dining room.
Who were there? It would take
a long time and much space to tell
you. It seemed they had come from
the north, the south, the east and
the west. Moreover they were men
whom you love to meet. The quartet
from the police board. who are not
only fine commissioner but fine
fellowship Verriker, Bill Bannon
Wendell Gross and Marty Sullivan
The late Mayor Scully made no mis-
take when he honored them. And
sitting close by was Frank Kenny
who runs the Morris Plan Bank. An
alright institution too, no matter
what Fred Allen says. Speaking OF
the Kenneys. Pete was also there
He's the boy. never changes. who
keeps the @. r. g. l.. Company
going. That old out east was a great
place.
And Mike Morrissey and Red
Petchlock from Brooklyn. not tc
mention Dan, Mahaney. whom the
boys allowed 10 make o speech fol
the first time In his life. Dams boy
entered the service and everybody
had q little feeling Of regret fol
Dan, who 10 immensely liked mol
only In Waterbury but also N Hart
ford. where he Is regarded as q fix
ture In the legislature. Mike sanl
Just as well Is IN the olden day.
when he warbled Dan Parker and
Tom Flanagan 10 sleep. while pilot
ing o motor boat around Lake
Quamapaug. You would neeer mls'
pect that We had 3 aaero lilac.
As for tive singing, nilly Cav
anangh had Just - much PEI
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
No Evidence Of Black Market In Meat Sales In Waterbury
Nationwide Canvass
For Churches Nears
Survey Reveals Tnter-Faith Cooperation Yields Good
Dividends; Appeal Begins February Fl

thusiastic support of laymen, Great
ed a close religious fellowship, and
demonstrated the war services Of
the church.
During February 81 to March IA
hundreds of towns ana cities - In
which church canvasses are usually
conducted in the spring - will unity
the financial appeal Of theil
churches in the United Church Can
vasS.
Individual local churches, although,
joining the national movement, will
conduct their own financial cam.
paigns separately. The strength oil
the movement is in Its simultaneous
aspect, and in the nationwide news
paper and radio publicity.
President Roosevelt has endorsed
the United Church Canvass ano
many prominent political and re-
ligious leaders will participate in it,
promotion.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
FIVE N. E. MEN
AWARDED MEDALS

Pittsburgh, Jan. 28.-(UP)-Five
New Englanders, one a 10-year-old
girl, were awarded medals for heroic
deeds by the Carnegie hero fund
commission.
Cited last night for rescues from
drowning were D. Carol Nesson, 10
of Newton Center, Mass; Benjamin
White, 80, Lynn, Mass; William M
Falasca, %, Salem, Mass; and Ed
ward M. Ellis 81, Of York Beach, Me.
william j. Skaythan 48, Randolph,
Mass, also was awarded a medal
for heroisr11. - ...
-Disablement benefits of $3.50 and
a pension aggregating $3.50 a year
were granted by the commission to
one Of the heroes, while awards ag-
gregating $3.50 were made for edu-
cational purposes, the purchase OF
homes, or other purposes in IL other
cases.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
CHINESE BURNED
IN NEWPORT FIRE

Newport, r. l.. Jan. 28 -. (UP0-
One man suffocated, an elderly
Chinese was burned severely and five
other occupants escaped unframed
today when fire ruined o 2 IL story
wooden dwelling at Spring and Mill
streets.
The dead man was william Walsh
65, retired cab driver, whose body
was found in a smoke-hlled hall
outside his second-f1oor room.
Hing Lee, 90-year-old retired
laundryman, who also was found on
the second floor, was hospitalized
for burns on the face and hands
but doctors believed he would re-
cover despite his age.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
NURSING COURSE
STUDENTS NEEDED

Several vacancies exist in home
nursing courses planned for Tues
day and Thursday afternoons and
evenings, according to an announce
ment made by Mrs. Roger s. Sperry,
chairman Of the Red Cross service.
Glasses will start as soon as enroll
ment of 20 members has been Sc
cured she stated. Sessions will be
held twice each week for a period
Of six weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
Health Authorities
Probing Reports Of
Rumored Activities
Slaughter House Here Unusually Busy Due to Chain
!. Store Patronage; Any Evidence Warrantng
Action Welcomed

cents pound for the very highest
grade, provided, Of course, that cell
ing prices are observed.
The reports indicate, however,
that buyers are disregarding all cell
ings and making their. purchases
whenever and wherever they can.
Under present restrictions, no CELL
ing prices control the amounts
which farmers may charge for live
cattle, but prices from the slaugh-
terhouse to the consumer are lin
tied.
DR.. Godfrey's statement about ac-
tivities at the local slaughterhouse
gives credence to the rumor that
cattle, purchased. at black market
prices, are being slaughtered under
cover and peddled chiefly among
restaurant owners.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
LUIGI FISCELLA
INHERITS ESTATE

Luigi Fiscella of 127 Russell street
is sole beneficiary according to the
provisions of his wife's will filed
with probate court today, Judge
Patrick Healey announced. Mrs.
Fiscella, well-known in the Brook
lyn section of the city, died Jan.
6. A native of italy, she had re-
sided in the city for more than As
wears.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
Health Officer

The investigation was made after
gumors were circulated that black
market buyers have been offering
Connecticut dairy farmers as much
as rs cents a pound Off cattle on the
hoof. DR.. Godfrey said that his de-
partment is interested in the cattle
situation only insofar as 1t effects
the health Of the community, and
stated that no meat diseases have
been reported locally for more than
o year.
At the same time, CPA spokes-
men in, Hartford, although refus-
ing to say outright that probes will
be held concerning the meat situa-
ton, indicated as much. One Off
cial said that slaughterers would
lose money If prices paid farmers
for live cattle are in excess Of 10
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

A check on the local slaughter
house revealed no black market OPP
erss!cns T. cr around Waterbury
Dr.. Edward J. Godfrey, health Off
Ger said today. DR.. Godfrey pointed
out that although receipts at the
local establishment have increased
tremendously Of late, the increase
is due primarily to the fact that
q huge chain store concern is
slaughtering here instead Of in the
sniddlewest. Routine butchery shows
no marked increase over last year
he SAID.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
RAILROAD DIVIDEND

Portland, Me-, Jan. 28.--(UP)-
The directors Of the Maine Cen
trail Railroad have declared a divi-
dend Of So per share on prior pref
erence stock, payable Feb. s., 1t was
announced today. This will make
up the dividends in arrears due Jan
/, 1899 and April I, 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
RUSH ON MARRIAGE LICENsEs

San Diego, Cal, (UP) - As
shipping out" center for service
men, the war has thrown the mar
riage Office here into high gear. An
all-high speed was reached recently
when a license was issued every IS
minutes Of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28

dklA - = " a. y -
Fee e ! ey. How
t ey can do
things! Jim was
in d u c t e d on
Thursday, pro-
tested strenu-
ously against a
party on Friday,
but the wonder
boys" had the
tickets out on
Saturday. Not
W 18th S t anding
the weather and
the dim-out OF
the week end,
they had all the
bows together
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-28
Jim Me- arthy Has Gone To War
Yes, Jim Mccarthy, Assistant Stewart of
the Elks Club, Has Gone to War
BY THE MAN ABOUT TOWN

"Pidgie pte has "ed Jim" Mccarthy the
stan stewart OF the Es Club one Of the boys now In the service
This popular employee Of the Chase Companies taken his genial dis
position to the battle fronts And the from good old 265 hin
fine sendo6 Eaterna organizations Gin opnon