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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

Another Memorial Day has come and gone. We seem to be gradually getting back to the days when the Memorial Day parades, visits to cemeteries, etc., were never omitted or cut short for any other plans. Memorial Day was not one for out ings and the like. It was dedicated to our soldier dead It is enheartening to see sentiment swinging back in this direction.
 And good many of these chain letter writers are the same fellows who have been kicking about other rackets.
 Some of those foreign nations seem to think of war as a relief project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

If you want copy of our new booklet HOUSEHOLD PESTS write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, enclosing 10 cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

@. Name the American ambas- sadors to Great Britain and France?
 A. Robert W. Bingham, Great Britain, and Jesse Isidore Straus, France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

O. Was Green Pastures" writ ten by 2 negro?
 A. It was written by a white man, Marc Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

o. What is meant by "big but ter and egg man? ?"
 A. It means a wealthy, small town man who comes to a large city,. and is willing to spend freely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

For the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the
 world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

o. What is the average per second speed of a race horse?
 A. The average race horse steps between 50 and 60 feet per sec- ond, depending upon his class, the distance of the race,s and the con- dition of the track.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

O. How much wheat did the United States produce in 1888?
 A. Approximately 527,41S,oOO bushels. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

@. Is the motion picture The Mighty Barnum" fiction?
 A. It is fiction, but 1t portrays some of the incidents which actu- ally occurred in the life of F. T. Barnum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01
Test YouE Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

Most favored ones today are those born. from June 21 through Inlv O. V
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-01

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The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
HOWARD U. PROF. IN RECITAL
AT MT. OLIVE CHURCH

The members and friends OF
New Bethel Baptist Church are
enthusiastic in their support OF
Rev. N. H.. Armstrong, in his en-
deavor to bring to Detroit one OF
the outstanding musical events OF
the season. in the form OF a
recital by Prof. Robert Leon No
Ian. instructor OF music at How
ard University. Local music low
ers are manifesting as much in
terest in the coming OF Professor
Nolan as they did In the last ap-
pearance here of Roland Hayes.
Pro. Nolan. rated as an artist
OF the highest rank and his ar
ranements of Negro spirituals are
musical gems In his rendition Of
the masters he displays super
ior technique at the piano.
Prof. Walter West will assist
him with a chorus of $50 voices.
j. Richmond Johnson. a violinist
of national reputation will be adj
ded attraction to this unique
musical program. This musical
will be presented Friday, evening
July 20, in the auditorium of Mt
Olive Baptist Church. Admission
Admission will be Soc and soc.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
N JEWS FROM
N. DETROIT

Lomax A. NJ +. Zion Church
The pulpit was occupied Sunday by
the pastor; Rev. w 4. Blackwell
The morning sermon admonished
''To Judge Not; for Ye my be
Judged by the same judgement
The services were very impressive
Two prominent young people unit
ed with the church Many visitors
were in attendance Among them
were: Madame Theus and party.
The pstor and members a. iin-
ing up to put over the program al
ready planned and are also pre-
pairing to help to put over the
Union Picnic OF all the Zion
Churches OF this city at Belle g;
lleaving on Saturday July 2 at
$3.50 a. m.
st. Geters A. NJ. f: Zion Church
OF Yeamans street amtramck; pas
tored by Rev. Jesse Moore; held
the first Quarterly Meeting last
Sunday of this new conference
year. The new pastor of Clinton
Chapel preached at p. m. very
impressive sacramental sermon.
The Church of God in Christ pas
tored by Elder T. c. Norris; held a
igreat revival; conducted by Elder
utah Smith; national Evangelist.
THE Sunday School under super
lintendent; Mr.. LIME Fuel is max
ing great progress many being
brought to the light through the
teaching OF the word.
Dawson Avenue Baptist Church; /;
Rev. A. l.: Goodwin pastor: At IL
a. m: service the pastor spoke
from 'Paups letter TO the Romans.
Three became membrs OF tn church
land candidates for baptism. The
evening sermon was chosen from
Matt. 1921. All are invited TO at.
tend to hear the inspiring messages
at all times.
Triangle Post No. 1913 rendered
an attractive program att Institu-
tionnl Baptist Church; July ~. The
lquen and forceful sermons of
fey. Wright: pastor are inspiring tu
his attentive congregation.
Green Grove baptist Church
Orleans street, Rev. NJ: p: Tapley
pastor Is holding his regular service
land much interest is being mani
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
S u m m e r Session
OF Law School
Opens Here


The fourth annual summer ses-
sion OF Detroit Graduate Law
School commenced yesterday at
the school headqu rters at 24l2
Bull Building. An unusually large
class Of between fifty and sixty
law graduates OF various univer-
stiles. including several out-of-
state and foreign institutions. IS
nrolled for the course this year.
The course consists Of review
OF all the lay subjects prescribed
for the Michigan state bar exami-
nations. and will continue until
September 1st. 1t is given by a
faculty Of eleven law teachers
most OF whom are also members OF
the faculties Of other Detroit law
schools. Detroit Graduate Law
School however. is not affiliated
with any other institution. Regis
tration will continue until July
2Oth.
The course is given under the
direction OF Arthur j. Abbott, OF
the Detroit Bar. Hon. Patrick IA.
O'Bricn. formerly circuit Judge at
Houghton. Michigan. and attorney
general Of Michigan in 1888 anu
1894 has been retained TO give the
course in Private Corporations.
commencing August 5th.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
CHRISTIAN IND. CLUB TO
CELEBRATE RE-OPENING OF
FRANCIS HARPER HOME

The Christian Industrial Club
will celebrate the re-opening of
the Francis Harper Home, 307
Horton avenue. Sunday. July 2s.
from p. m. until 10. AL, club
presidents, members. and friends
are cordially invited to attend.
The club was rganized July 2l.
at Second Baptist Church. II was
incorporated July 6, 1900 = Act
117--1903. The Home was purchas-
ed December II. 1914 and the
apening Of the institution was
held in 1917. The mortgage was
burned n 1877.
Officials desire to take this
means of commencing the splen-
did work of the members OF the
club who have worked so zeal
ously in inerest OF the Home
Among the members are Mrs. VIM
cent Page, Mrs. Jones. Mrs
Shields. Mrs. Terrell, Mrs. Evans.
Mrs. Taylar, Mrs. Ellis Mrs. Fo--
Ger. as we'll as many other we'll
wishers.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
CIVIC PRIDE CLUR

The Detroit Civic Pride Club
held their regular weekly meeting
at Central Community Center,
Monday night, with the president,
Mrs. Maran c. McGill, presiding.
Mrs. !. II. Wa Ser was guest
speaker and talked on Race Soil
darity.' after which the president
spoke about the picnic to be given
August 20, at Elizabeth Park,
Refreshments will be served free.
The public is invited TO meet
with the clubs at Central Com
munity Center. on Brewster street,
every Monday night.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20

Keyworth's Death
Recalls History

The death. June %. OF Maurice
X. Keyworth. eight days before
he was to assume the post Of sup
erintendent Of public instruction
recalls instances In which major
state officials have died while
actually in Office. Only three such
instances are indicated by records
contained In the Michigan Mutual,
official publication OF the state
issued every two years.
Most recent was the death, Jan.
Is. 1885, of John X. Stack auditor
who was succeeded by John J.
O'Hara. appointed by Gov. Frank
ID. Fitzgerald for the balance OF
the two year term. Prior to that
Fred l.. Keeier. superintendent OF
public instruction, was the last
elective official TO die In office. lie
served from 1913 to April 4. 1913
Thomas f. Johnson was appoln-
ted by former Gov. Alex ]. Gros as
beck to fill the vacancy. The first
recorded instance of death ttking'
one of the governors Official
family, was on Jan. 10, 1899. when
James III. Mcdonald. lieutenant
governor since 1887. was killed
in railroad accident. His place
was taken by William BAN, who
was named acting lieutenant
governor
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
YOUNG COP.
CLUB TO GIVE
OUTING

The Npaomaitox Yonng Repub-
lican club met at tho Elks Rest. 2Sf
Farnsworth avenue Sunday. July
~ AMI completed arrargements for
hrir firs, annual 'askef outing a,
County Auditor lohn G. Cowam' s.
farm saturday. July 20 The COM
miitce has SPARED no rams IN max
ing everything ship-shape for the
mfort and enjoyment of friends
and promise that The uting will be
one Of the most enjoyable OF the
season
Awards will be gNou 20 those eN-
ceiling in the eariou, sports.
10 reach CoNans farm. take
West arrcn 90 illc end, turn right
.ou Wayne Road then follow signs
20 farm
You are cordially invited
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
THE STORY OF ROY WRIGHT
BY ELIZABETH LAWSEN

had walked some little way aii,.
then they called us back and loaded
us on a truck. tied our hands and
feet with a rope and carried US 10
the Jail In Scottsboro.
AT the trial l was sitting in
chair in front OF the judge. and one
OF those girls testifying. One OF the
deputy sheriffs leaned over TO me
and asked me II l was going to
turn States evidence and said no.
because I didn't know anything
about the case.
whipped In Court
Then the trial stopped awhile
and the deputy sheriff beckoned to
me to come out into another room;
the room back OF the place where
the Judge was sitting--and ! went.
They whipped me and II seemed
like they was going to kill me. All
the time tLey kept saying, Now
will you tell? ?"'
II was on the basis OF this story
OF Roy's that the attorneys OF the
international Labor Defense tried
To get change OF venue TO Birnl-
inghdm for the new trials. The de-
Tense attorneys urged knight, then
Alabama's Encouragement, to
summon the troops who were on
duty at Scottsboro in 1881. for a
lineup TO permit Roy TO Identify
he man who had assaulted him:
But Knight said that he did not re-
gard the unsupported word OF a
Negro prisoner as sufficiently im-
pOrtant 10 warrant any such order
Roy was the only one Of the
Scoitsboro boys who was not cuu-
demned 10 die nj the first trial. One
f The jurors on his casc held ont
for mercy" for a sentence OF lie
imprisonment Perhaps he thougt
The whole trial would look better
thM way Perhaps he WAS even a
bi, ircacd by Roy's evident youth.
Anonc could See this was mere
child. Lowell Wakefield then
southern oreanizer of the |. /. ID:
and ain observer al the first Scotts-
boro trial wrote: They We're such
Atuc Kids. The shortest one. Roy
Wright. wrs just II Eugene Will
Nans yas only Is, bul he was a
bii taller than Roy
Misirial Declared
Rm eleven Of the jurors wanted /
Ia ~,e Roy die in the cl,clric chair
With the rest of the boys and they
insisted on the death penalty So a
mistriai was declared.
Two weeks later Mrs Ada
Wright went to Kilby Prison in
answer to a pitiful letter from her
Youngest boy who begged her to DO
mething for him. The jail off,
cials wouldn't admit here at first
but finally let her IN for a grudging
l.. D.. and when she had gone,
Roy got pencil and paper, and
wrote. Dear l. l.: D., don't let
hem burn us just because our
skins is black"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20

mary election
The Scottsboro reversal Is deem-
ed by the Union a substantial
victory which "must be followed
by continual demands that Ne
groes be permitted in actual prac-
tic to serve on juries." The Iiern-
don and Texas primary cases are
seen as defeats for Negro liber-
ties. To win Herdon's freedom by
pardon. the Union is campaigning.
in cooperation with other orSani-
cations, both for action by Gov.
Talmadge of Georgia and for the
repeal OF the post-Civil War inSur-
rection statute under which the
young Communist was con-
victed for leading peaceful DEM
onstration of unemployed.
Fourteen lynchings were report
ed for 1884 as against % the prev
ious year. Up to June /, five
lynchings had takenn place In
1885. All the victims were negroes.
Efforts by the Union to get At
torney General Cummings 10 act
In in lynching cases under the
Lindbergh kidnapping law were
unsuccessful. "The Attorney Gen
erals office held that although the
Kidnapping law was amended 20
include kidnapping for ransom or
otherwise il did not include such
cases. the report states.
The bill to put the federal gov
ernment behind the prosecution Of
lynchers when states officials fail
10 act was pushed in the Senate
where il was again introduced by
senators Costigan and Wagner.
The Civil Liberties Union cooper
aied in the campaign directed by
the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People.
Widespread support was arcus-
ed. but the bill was beaten in the
Senate by filibuster of southern
senator's"
But attacks on efforts of labor
to organize and strike, violations
OF workers rights, the report
states. have far ouidistanced is
sues of lynching. suppression of
Negro rights. censorship, gags on
teaching. freedom for left politi-
cal parties"
Second in Importance to the
fight on the Industrial front was
the Legislative campaign by reac-
tionaries for gag bills, accord.
ing TO the report.
"On the whole" the report states
lit has been the toughest years
work in fifteen years of the I'm.
ions history. Hope for the future
of "the struggle for the historic
liberties to agitate without re
straint' seen I'm the growinl
unity of Special middle-class ant
working-class agencies"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20
Annual Report Of Civil
Liberties Union Made Public

New York City. July IL =. The
struggle for civil rights for Ne
groes and against lynchiug. one
plank In the program OF activities
of the American Civil Liberties
Union, is headlined several times
in Land of the Free" the annual
report of the Union. covering the
year up to June. 1885.
The report notes that OF five
significant decisions affecting
civil liberties handed down during
the year by the Supreme Court of
the United States, three involve
Negroes rights. They are the
Scottsboro reversal, the refusal TO
hear the appeal of Angelo Her
don, 81 year old Communist or
ganizer. sentenced to 20 years on
a Georgia chain gang; and the up
holding OF the denial by the Tex
as courts Of the right OF Negroes
70 take part in Democratic pri-
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20

tested.
Pleasant Grove Union Bantist
Church; 1888 Riopelle; pastored
by Rev. J. l.. Newby; had for his
visitor Rev. Clark; who spoke from
Gen. 24:5 "Enoch walked with
God" The rally closes at 3 p: m:
Sunday July 81. All captains are
asked to have reports In for MORN
ing services. The addition 10 the
church is progressing rapidly.
The f. f.. r. A: Class meeting at
Washington School under the effi-
cent directress; Miss Matte Tilson
held a picnic at Belle Isle last Fri
day. The recreation Of play and
games were much enjoyed by all;
after many busy weeks of handi-
craft.
Mrs. David Showers OF 2050
Meade street has returned from
Dayton Ohio; visiting her husband
who is under special treatment at
the Government homee
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20

WANTED AZ ono, 100 Newsboys
TO earn money during vacation
time. Apply at Office.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-07-20

WANTED at once. 100 Nowadays
to earn money during va alton
time. Apply at Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-25

sent in pledges to rehearse the mu- sic and prepare for the event that the committee announces 1t may have to limit the size of the chorus. The music is now being printed and will be send to the participat- ing organizations as soon as pos sible.
 Members of the committee mak- ing preparations for the event in- clude MT Stevens, Stillman r. West brook. Francis P. Murphy. William H. Putnam, Ralph l.. Baldwin and Thomas c. McCray of Hartford, and Richard F. Donovan of New Haven, all of the general commit tee. and G. Loring Burwell, Wa terbury; Herbert A. France, Storrs; Sydney French, Goshen; Frederick B. Hill, Meriden; Miss Irene Kahn. Hartford; Denslow King. Thomp. sonville; Edward F. Lubin. Hart ford: John Mitchalk, Hartford: Howard P. Pierce, New London; Raymond Randall, Stamford: Mar shall E. Seeley, Hartford: Roy w. Steele, Norwalk; Rev Elmer Thienes. Marlboro: Lucius T. War ner, Bridgeport; Frederick s. Weld New London.
 A Benefit Event
 The Hartford concert. which will be one of the largest ever held in Connecticut, with approximately 1000 men in the chorus. will be presented by mems glee clubs and choral societies from all parts of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
 This is the second year the fed- eration has given its annual con- cert at Bushnell, and again this year, proceeds from the concert, above minimum expenses. will go toward a fund for making music available to rural boys and girls in Connecticut. Francis s. Murphy is chairman of the committee in charge.
 The fund will he administered by a group of prominent mon and women who will attempt to make certain that available funds are used in such a manner as to be of greatest benefit to the largest num- Der of deserving boys and girls.
 Local chairmen have been ap- pointed throughout the state. to Le assisted by committees which will be in charge of tickets for the con- cert May 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-25
CHURCH SOCIETIES
 REHEARSINC PLAY
Passion Play to Be Staged By St Joseph's Groups
 April l4th

Sunday evening, April 14th has been selected as the date for the presentation of d Passion Play, to be given by St Joseph's Holy Name society in conjunction with the Sodality of Children of Mary. Members of both sponsoring groups also are to protray the characters and are being directed by Sister Jo- seph, of the Holy Ghost Order.
 Rev Adolph F. Gradeck, who is more than personally interested Tn the progress of the great play stat cd today that there will be a cast of 60 persons. This cast he said holds rehearsals on Monday, We'd nesday and Friday nights of each succeeding week and plans to con tinue until the dress rehearsal which Is scheduled to take place on Friday night, April 18th, two nights previous to the showing be- fore an anticipated cosmopolitan gathering of more than 1000 per sons.
 All nuns stationed in this city and clergymen will witness the performance. There will be a special children's matinee.
 The Gregorian Chant will be the musical score tld this will Ebe rem dered by the newly organized Glee club of St Joseph's.
 Father Gradeck, who is very enthused over the results that have been obtained from the cast at this time, also stated that they are to be highly complimented for their regular attendance at the import ant rehearsals and the manner in which the parts were studied. The play is complicated and requires considerable skill on the part or those taking part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-25

tion of Mems Glee Clubs which will be held at Bushnell Memorial in Hartford Saturday evening, May F. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross and Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes head the honorary committee in charge. Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts Glee Clubs will be heard. featuring 1000 voices.
 The Tercentenary event at New Haven is offered as a well-balanced program of the music of outstand- ing composers popular to-day and in past centuries, especially in var iou.g periods during the three hum dred years since the founding of Connecticut. Three numbers are included in which the audience is to join. There is place for one or more sonigs by a soloist of nation- al distinction. who is to be selected. The chorus is to be assisted by a large orchestra. and the program also assigns place for orchestra. selections.
 The three songs for the com bined chorus and audience will be America" by Henry Carey; Ste phen Fosters "Old Folks Al Home" and the old hymn by Johann Sebastian Bach, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
 To Limit Chorus
 Adult singing organizations with an aggregate membership of more than 5000 have responded to the invitation to participate. So rapidly have. the members of these groups
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-25
Waterville Secures
 Seymour Clergyman
Rev Joseph Swain to Continue Preaching Mission lo-
 night at Grace Methodist Church

t.cularly interested in this even- ing's address are those young peo- pie who have hoped to go on n their educational pursuits but find the financial burdens too heavy;
 those who are ready to marry and
 estab homes but find that lack of adequate support compels them to postpone their marriage; those
 who work for the fullfilment or some ideals such as World Peace and Brotherhood and find them selves thwarted and many of their cherished hopes dashed; and any who face illustration in their hopes and plans.
 Last night, Rev MT Simonson spoke from the text: Make not my Fathers house house of Mer- chandise," pointing out by very carefully prepared exhibits how the church of to-day had become gross lv commercialiZed. He said that many of the churches had resorted to selling everything from chewing
 gum to automobiles for a profit
 to the church. One of the start ling facts he revealed was that some churches were even selling fertilizer undner the disguise Of
 Bloom Aid Tablets put up in a
 beautiful little box and receiving
 a profit of 150 per cent. If Jesus | were to come to our churches to-
 day, Rev Simonson said, He would most surely drive the money chang
 CTS from the temple and he would say, Take these things hence. Along | with this rank commercialism of
 the church has gone a very un-
 W holesome type of recreational program which has been produced
 solely for the purpose of making
 money for the churches.
 It is no wonder, said Mir Simon- son, that we have burlesque shows, liquor and gambling, when the
 church makes appeals to the pub
 lie to support a night club revue,
 a cabaret dance, a minstrel show; card games and raffling Eambles, Purge the churches of these im-
 purities and we will once again
 restore the effectiveness and the power of the Christian church to convert people in their living and
 their thinking to a Christian way of life. The Evangelists of to- day, said Mir Simonson, do not need to paint imaginary pictures of hell, we have plenty of hell on earth.
 in the bloody shambles of war,
 in the stink holes of crime, in the
 organized campaigns to debauch | and degrade and womanhood It | would be much better for us to
 close the doors of many of our churches and let the leadership and
 the resources of the Christian
 group be spent in the true mission
 of Christianity than to keep them open by means of a money making,
 rrofit taking program which has
 SD compromised the Christian cth!c
 that there is no vitality or seri-
 ousncss to the religion and the
 people merely go through lip ser vice to God.