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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13

who lost his life in action dur ing the World War after having been cited several times for conspicuous gallantry.
 The Connecticut group will meet at 8 a. m. tomorrow at POI Washington street. State Com mander Daniel D'Alessandro will head the delegation from this state, assisted by State Vice. Commander Angelo Posse mato, who is commander of the local Florio post. Members of the Florio post auxiliary will join with the local delegation.
 The Italian-American Feder- ation of Clubs and Societies, and a number of individual Italian American societies will also be included in the Connec- ticut representation at the ded- ication ceremonies.
 Glorious Record
 First YD unit landed in France Sept. 21, 1917. Advanced 27 kilOmeters in face of enemy resistance. Had 12,O0O casualties. including $500 killed. Took 3.2OO prisoners, including 61 officers. Cited times including 5 times by the French. Commended 8 times, seven times by the French. Con- graduated twice by the French. First complete American division to reach France. First division tO fight without French infantry aId. spent 2l0 days in the front line. facing the enemy. Spent but 10 days In a rest area. Never l0se . foot ef ground. Hundreds died ''to stralghten out the line" bee tween 70 and n on November ll. Had first American umlt t0 be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Horse Show Toss
nsTABLTsHED 1888

Thot help miss or motron look "born to the soddIe." We spot light e few of the highliehts which will add e fascinating touch of color to the scene. Red washable gobordine jacket and matching jockey cop-soIid white Jodhpur trousers - entire three pieces, $l0.2O.
 Moize jacket and cop II solid brown Jodhpurs - same price $lO.2O.
 Riding crops $l.50- felt hats $3.45 - short sleeve shirts $l 50 -Jodhpur boots $7.5o-ties and stocks 50 cents to $l.25.
 Brooches and Jodhpurs $3.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Postmaster

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-13
Choral Club Dance

CHUfHI OIUU UBEIUV
 The first annual summer dance Of the Venta Choral club will take place tonight at Lithuanian park, Lakewood, at 7:30 o'clock. Music will be furnished by the Merrymakers. The committee in charge includes Peter Poskas, president Of the chorus, Anthony LaSdauskas and Jo- seph Thomas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
NATL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SLATED TO PLAN FEDERAL
NEGRO EXHIBIT AT FAIR

Commerce, Washington, Chair
man; DR.. Sadie T. H. Alexander
Attorney, Philadelphia; w. R,
Banks, Principal, Prairie View
State College, Prairie View,
Texas, Chairman, Texas state Ne
gro Committee DR.. M. o. Bous-
field, Associate Director of Medi-
cal Service, Jufius Rosenwald
Fund, Chicago, Illinois; DR.. Fred
erick d. Patterson, President. Tus-
kegee Institute, Alabama; Robert
L. Vann, Editor, Pittsburgh Cour-
Ter, Pittsburgh, formerly Asst. to
the Attorney General; Garnet C..
wilkinson, Assistant Superinten-
dent of Public Schools, Washing
ton;
--0ne hundred thousand 101fars
has been set aside to finance Ne
gro participation in the EXPOSE
ton. Half of this amount will be
used for the construction of a Ne
gro Building, and the other $780,
900 will be devoted to assembling
exhibits, and for administrative
expenses.
The exhibit will show the pro-
gress of the Negro race in Ameri-
ca, educationally and industrially,
and the Negroes contribution to
the development of this country.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
NAACP BRANCHES TO HEAR
GEO. SCHUYLER ON TOUR

party, given at the home of Mrs.
Martin, last Saturday night.
Miss Villa Beatrice Russian, of
Ecorse, was given a surprise birth
day party last Friday, by Mrs.
Estella Burks, at the latter's resi-
dence, 1921 Beaver street. Miss
Russian was escorted to Beaver
street by Louis Johnson, under the
impression that they were visit
ing friends. When she entered the
home, and rested her wraps,
thirty-two guests came from be-
hind closed doors and yelled:
Many happy returns of the day"
Miss Russin burst into tears &C
JOY. All enjoyed the affair i;,<
mensely. Those present included
Central Burks, Louise Adams, Lee
McCarty, Louise Jackson, Edward
Henry Lucas, Adeline Williams,
RobeSs Burkes, Mispa Humes, Mr..
and hrs:'> James McCarty, Frank
Legion, Gladys Humes, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. C. Boyness Mr.. and Mrs.
James L. Johnson, Eddie McAllen,
Helen Williams, Mr.. Homes, Mrs.
OBryant, Joseph Johnson, Eunice
OBryant, Alfred Gardner, Dorothy
OBryant, Samuel Hollis, Elizabeth
Lyon, Rev w. G. Shipman, Juanita
Johnson, FELTON, Hollis, Leila John
son, Louis Johnson, and Villa B.
Russian.
The First Baptist Church men,
bers enjoyed a fine meeting Sun
day. A large crowd attended and
one member was added to the
church, in the person of Mrs. E.
Cannon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
North End News

Miss Dorothy Hinton, a student
at Livingstone College, Salisbury
n. c., made a fine record during
the last semester, by receiving
straight AS in all of her courses
This is said to be the first time
such a record has been made there
during the past several years. Miss
Hinton is the daughter of Presid-
ing Elder Hinton, of the A. M. E.
Zion Churches of this district.
Rev. M. Bolden, pastor of Co.'S
mopolitan Baptist Church, on De-
quindre, preached a forceful SER
mon Sunday morning, also at 1880
p. m. One addition was made to the
church, in person of Mrs. Agnes
Turner. The Caldwell Singers rem
dered a fine program during the
evening service, and will continue
throughout the week. Mrs. Willie
Parks, a member of the church, is
out again after recent illness; but
Mrs. Mary Davis is still confined
to her home.
Little Theresa Davis celebrated
her fifth birthday, March 3rd.
The Golden Leaf Chapter No. Is
celebrated their first anniversary
recently. They rendered a pageant
representing scenes from slavery
up to present day. Many were
present. The Juveniles took a pro-
minent part. Interesting short
talks and papers were rendered.
Mrs. p. G. Davis is worthy matron.
Rev. j. M. Moseley, pastor of
Nazarene Baptist Church, preach
ed a splendid sermon Sunday
morning to a large congregation.
At D. m. the b. Y. P. U. also rem
dered a fine program. At 1880 D.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
The Community Is
Responsible
(By Staff Correspondent

With the popular hue and cry
that echoes from the halls of the
old school of criminology, there
arises an antagonism and resent
ment against the Juvenile Court
which stresses delinquency pre-
vention, as we'll as the treatment
and suppression thereof Whatever
has been scientific and construc-
tive has been rejected by the
states" as foibles; whatever
stepped in retribution and hysteria,
efficacious.
The case of Willie B (Colored)
is an analogy. He stood before the
court, seemingly a confirmed re-
cidivist. "The law had caught up
with Willie at last" Those who
had dealt with him during the
perevious delinquencies recon-
mended with whole-hearted entire
ty that "Will be fnstitutionalized
Had Willie despite the efforts OF
those who supervised him failed to
adjust? Indeed, had he not just a
week before sawed his way out OF
the detention home?
Quote Judge Healy: "The fact
remains that Willie came here to-
day of his own accord. After leav-
ing the detention home, Willie was
prescribed. He returned home yes
terday to find that his case was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

m. Rev. Thurman preached from
the subject, 1.-The Silent Jesus"
All children, not connected with
any other Sunday School, are in
vited to attend the S. S. of this
church. The public is also well
come.
Lomax A. M. E. Zion Church, on
Dequindre street, was largely at
tended last Sunday. Rev. w. A.
Blackwell spoke at IL a. m, his
text being Matt. Al, Then, was
Jesus led up of the Spirit into the
wilderness, to be tempted of the
devil"
a.. At 1880 p. m, the pastor again
kiyered -able-@sermef.-z4saeng-
the large audience were many visi-
tors. At $3.50 p. m, the Protective
League rendered its program. Miss
Matte Hunt was appointed presi-
dent; and Miss Katie Tillson, tenn
porary reporter, in place of Miss
Edith Montgomery, who is i'll.
March 8, at $50, the League will
again render its usual program,
following the service at Lomax
Temple.
The Society For Promoting Bet
ter Living Conditions will render
an interesting program at the next
meeting. The topic will be "How
We Can Improve the Present Acute
Housing Conditions" It will be
discussed in open forum. Other
numbers will also be presented.
Friday, March 6, the third our
terly conference at Lomax Temple,
will be held by Presiding Elder
E. II. Hinton, at which time Pas
tor Blackwell requests all mem
bers to pay their quarterly and an
nual assessments.
, Sunday, March s, the presiding
elder will have charge of the SER
vice.
The two smaller children of Mr.
and Mrs. Allen, of Burnside street,
have been taken to the hospital.
Miss Mary Allen is convalescing.
Their many friends wish them a
speedy recovery.
Prof. and Mrs. Walter West, of
Goddard street, are the happy par
ents of a fine baby boy, born last
week. The parents are receiving
congratulations from their many
music students and friends.
The marriage of Miss Myrtle r.
Walton and John Sudduth was
solemnized on Feb. 81, by Rev. w.
A. Blackwell, at the parsonage of
Lomax Temple Church. The many
friends of the young couple wish
them a happy future.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
ECORSE NEWS

John Gay, 375S Eighteenth street
was overcome by monoxide gas, as
he was driving home on the night
of Feb. "a He fell unconscious,
just as he arrived at home. Fire
men gave artificial respiration for
fifteen minutes, before the victim
was revived. Mr.. Gay is improv-
ing rapidly at this writing.
The Ecorse Recreation Club
continues to have their regular
meetings each week, under the
regency of Mrs. Hagerman, who is
their sponsor. At present, the
members of the club are planning
TO give a party soon.
Miss Pauline Jemison, member
of the E. G. r. Club, entertained
| friends at her home in honor OF
her birthday, Feb. %. All report
ed having had a delightful time.
The guests included Miss Mary
Cannon, president of the Girls
Recreation Club; Miss Mable
Smith, Lila Madison, Wilbur Red
dick, Major Dalton, Warren Wynn,
and others. Miss Pauline, who was
dressed in black satin, served a
delicious repast, and proved a
charming hostess.
The boy Scouts met at the First
Baptist Church last Wednesday,
and went through their tenderfoot
requirements, under the close sup
eryision of Noah Lawson and Alex
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

ers an unusual treat. This aggre-
CATION of selected stars were the
guest artists at Wayne University
during the summer months.
They are known throughout the
world, having given more than one
hundred performances during the
Worlds Fair. Miss Claire Malone
was the guest star of the great
Chicago Land Festival, when she
appeared before that massive
gathering of over 100000 and was
repeatedly encored
Critics say Professor Mundy
is a program in himself. He has
reached the peake in his profession.
These interesting facts will attest
TO his worth as a musical leader.
James A. Mundy, teacher of
singing and choral conductor, was
born in Maysville, Ky. He is d
graduate of the normal depart
ment of Simmons University 9,
Louisville, Ky. He graduated
in public school music and dra-
matte art. Studied voice method
with Arthur Merg and compost
ton and harmony with Daniel
Protheroe and Rossiter G. Cole. A
course in Music appreciation was
taken under Henry p. Eames.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
Funeral Rites Held
For George Wade,
Local Contractor

Funeral services for the late
George w. Wade were held last
Friday afternoon at l o'clck, from
the family residence, $50 Chand-
Ter avenue.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Charles Hill. assisted by Rev. II.
Porter, of the Presbyterian Church.
Burial was at Roseland Park
Cemetery.
Mr. Wade. who died Tuesday,
Feb. 25, was one of Detroit's lead
ing mason contractors. having
come to this city from Selma, Ala.
twenty years ago.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Eugenia Wade, a To-
cal social worker; a sister, Mrs.
Willie Buford, Springfield, Ohio;
and a brother, j. H. Wade, Seat
tie, Washington.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

docketed for today. He is here
without inducement or force-he
appeared alone, because he is con-
fident of getting a square deal. The
history of his case shows his lot
70 be broken home, without bene-
fit of supervision, an Alphabetical
school record; no plan for leisure
time activities, because there is
none in his vicinity. Nor has any
church offered him spiritual guild
ance.
willie has placed in this Court
confidence which | shall not be-
tray; he has shown a courage in
coming here which reflects re-
deeming qualities within him.
am moved rather to indict the
community that has provided him
with neither salutary home life
nor with opportunities for recogni-
ton and expression, nor with
wholesome, recreational outlets
nor with spiritual refuge. The
community has failed him-we will
give him another chance, under the
proper supervision, to overcome
his environment"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

BOLTON. The boys ara. striving to
secure their uniforms. At present,
they are succeeding splendidly by
selling Detroit Tribunes and work.
ing on play. Jesse Williams sold
the largest number of Tribunes
last week. The boys ask for all
the parents and friends to help
sell the papers, with which to earn
money to buy uniforms.
The daughter of Mrs. Small. of
Sth street, was struck by an auto
mobile, as she was recently play
ing in front of her home. The little
girl was badly injured, having
been thrown over the curb.
The Seventh Day Adventist
Church held their regular services
Saturday, Sabbath School being at
9:45; and services at 11:15 a. m.
Young People meeting was at 3
p. m. Elder G.. Goodman cordially
invites the public.
Ecorse High School will spon-
sor next month a boxing tourna-
ment, open to all high school stu
dents in the community. A large
number of local colored students
have entered, with Todd Wilson
topping the list, due to the fact
that he has had some boxing ex-
perience in the past. He is ex-
pected by all to come out on the
top of his division. Other colored
entrants include Robert Lewis. Le-
roy Lawson, Johnnie Roundtree,
Purvis Madison, and Emmit Red
wine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Brown, 3941
Tenth street, are the very proud
and happy parents of a baby girl,
born last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Brown, the former Miss
Wilma Dean, of River Rouge, Mich.
recently won seventh place in
Mrs. Louis Armstrong; popularity
contest.
Mrs. Essie Mercer, popular in
local social circles, is sponsoring
a baby popularity contest, April 30,
at the Church of God In Christ, in
this city. The thirteen babies en-
tered are as follows: Rosa Martin,
Anderson Hunt, Victoria Milton,
Thelma Gordon, Janetta Crawford.
Vera Bryant, Doris Jean Venfort.
Dorores Stevenson, Robert Nc
Donald, Jr, Jayner Oliver, Bertha
Johnson, Nander Brown, and Doris
Dixon.
Mrs. A. B. Gray, president of the
Prayer and Bible Band of the
Church of God In Christ i'm Ecorse,
extends an invitation to all per-
sons interested in Bible-teaching,
to attend her meetings each Fri
day night, at 8 o'clock.
The First Baptist Choir thanks
the public for the success of their
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
FAMOUS CHOIR
WITH "PORGY
AND BESS"

The famous choir of Eva Jessye
will appear in a musical travelo-
que of Negro Spirituelles, Sunday
night, March s, at Bethel A. M. E..
Church, at Frederick and st. An
tome streets. The spirituelles to be
presented are composed by Miss
Jessye.
Eva Jessye is America out
standing woman choral director.
With her authentic knowledge of
Negro folk lore, her broad inter-
est, her exceptional talents, her
excellent training, and her wealth
of experience, she is bringing to
Detroit her "Porgy & Bess' choir.
She is enthusiastically praised and
endorsed by many of the leading
newspapers and musical critics of
the country.
The program which Miss Jessye
will present at Bethel A. M. E..
Church Sunday will be as follows:
Seeking for a City, Way over
Jordan, View the Land. All the way
to Heaven, Show me the Way, Bear
my Burden, Take this World as
you find it, You got your work to
Do, Stand Steady, On Nah Journey,
Joy to My Soul, Plenty Good Room,
o What a Beautiful City. Give Me
the Little Book Now, Daniel, Holy
is the Lamb of Cod. I'm on my
Way to the Heavenly Land.
The program at Bethel will begin
promptly at 8 p. m. The public is
cordially invited. A silver offering
will be taken.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
UNEMPLOYED
TO HOLD MEET
AT YMCA

The Michigan Unemployment
Association will hold special
meeting, Monday March 8, at 8 p.
m, at the st. Antoine Y. M. c. A.
At this special meeting, petitions
to the President of the United
States, for his consideration of
the colored people of Detroit, will
be distributed among the members
of the association for securing sig
natures of residents of the city.
The public is urged to attend the
meeting.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

Washington, ID. CA National
Negro Advisory Committee to cor
laborate with the U. S. Texas Cen
tennial Commission in the prepar-
alton of the Federal Negro ex-
hibit for the Texas Centennial Cen
trail Exposition at Dallas, next
June, was selected here Saturday
by the Commission.
The Committee was chosen after
consultation with the United Stat
es Commissioner of Education.
The sevent committee members
are:
Eugene Kinckle Jones, Advisor
on Negro Affairs Department of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

New York-With 10000 miles of
travelling beforee him, George S.
Scuyler, author and for many
years columnist on the Pittsburgh
Courier, leaves today for Indian
apolis to fill the first engagement
on his ninth annual speaking tour.
He will visit SO cities in all.
He is speaking to the faculty
and students of Wilberforce Uni
versity, West Virginia State Col
lege, Shaw University, Louisville
Municipal College, Lincoln Univer-
sity (Mo), Philander Smith Col
lege, Southern University, Utica
(Miss.) Institute, billiard Univer-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

sity, Bethune-Cookman College
anr Langston (Okla.) University
He will speak also in the follow
ing cities before forums and n. A.
A. c. p. branches and other civic
groups: Indianapolis, Pittsburgh,
Cleveland, Flint (Mich.), Grand
Rapids, Detroit, Louisville, Spring
field Ill), Dallas, Monroe Ga.),
Mobile, Memphis, Miami, Tampa,
Galveston, Houston, San Antonio,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Ell Paso,
Los Angeles, Pasadena, Oakland,
Portland, Seattle, Dayton (Ohio)
and Roa:neke (Va). He will re-
turn E1 - May.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
Nominations Open
For Springarn Medal

New York-Nominations for the
person to receive the Spingarn
medal for 1885 should be sent to
the national office of the n. A. A.
C. p, SO Fifth Avenue, it was an
nounced today. The medal is
awarded annually to the person of
African descent judged to have
made the most outstanding achieve
ment during the preceding year or
years. Letters nominating persons
for the award should set forth the
reasons for such nomination and
should be addressed to Oswald
Garrison Willard chairman, 50
Fifth Avenue. New York City.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not incorporate in club
news and other social items, cards
5f thanks as cards of thanks are
forms Of advertisement which
must be paid for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07
Mundy's Octet to Give Recital
At Ebenezer A.M.E. Church

Prof. James A. Mundy of Chica-
go, and his famous Jubilee Oc-
tet are coming to Ebenezer A. Nj.
E. Church. Wednesday, March IL.
They promise Detroit music low
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

Your watch cleaned, oiled and
timed S1.OO. Sears Watch Repair
Service, 1904 ST Antoine nj
GratiOt.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-03-07

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The Washington times., 1936-02-27
NOW READ ON

have heard harder raspng voice than the
inspectors suddenly became He aid young this is
time for your wiseCrackng Close the door!"
That night Dcy and did have lot to talk
abCut He had been questioned tOo and had told about the
same story had We awfuly puzzled the pen
Then too Dcy did not know Men being there that
night Did astound him with that episode
The Washington times., 1936-02-27
High School Tragedy = Sub Deb Solves Mu
Tulie Martin Tells Inside
Story of the Staying
OF Connie Sinclair
WHAT HAS HAPPENED
By MAXINE CANTY

French teacher pretty Constance (Conmie Sinclair
found shot dead at desk in her miss Sncars) apart
nent Julie has startled her mother and interests her
father IGOyer By telling that she and her boy FRIEND
Dcy Ward had visited the apartment the precious after
noon, few hours before the murder She had returned
fountain pen uVhich she had borrowed from Miss Sinclair
Hoho aoGs slain about 10 o'clock that night
The police pUen to the apartment upon receipt of ys
teoMs telephone c0 At the school later Police Inspector
OBrien questions JULIE basing his inquiry notes made
during earlier examination of Mrs. SdrdOm a0ho con-
Quoted the apartment house tenGnte dby the slain teacher
Julie tells the inspector that she talked 0ith Miss SIN
clair about book As Julie is leGving she admits the last
kNotON cuHer Miss SncLGr-Mevin Wright, described
by Mr.. Perkins "the schools problem boy"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-09
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK, Aug. 8. CUP) P)-The
stock market advanced l to almost
3 points today, establishing further
new five year highs, in active sat
urday trading.
All groups Joined, utilities finally
swinging into the advance started
by the rail and Industrial issues yes
terday. Trading volume was the
best since early in July.
Numerous highs were made. In
the rails they included Union Pa
cific at 145 up more than a point,
New York Central at 43 ", Balti
more & Ohio preferred at 359s,
Railway at 90 and Atchison, 59O3,
and Santa Fe at SS15.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube made
a high of so for a fractional gain,
Gulf States at 63 up and Crucible
gained point. u. S. Steel was
fractionally higher and Bethlehem
gained almost a point.
Electrical equipment shares were
at new highs, Westinghouse up 2$s
at 143B and General Electric al
4Sh up ia. Peoples Gas touched
53% for 24s gain and a new high
and Consolidated Edison gained
fractionally.. sou
shares with 15s gain to new high
at S4%. Copper shares strengthened
under lead of Kennecott up more
Dow Jones preliminary closing
averages showed Industrial 169:1 Is
up 1.12; Railroad 55.73 up o'4o;
Utility 1882 up OBS.
sales were S65,270 shares compar-
ed with 490,650 shares last Saturday
curb sales were 175,000 shares com
pared with 143,000 shares last sat
urday
Imperial Valley press., 1936-08-09
. POST PRESS CLASSIFIED ADS
Market Quotations
CHICAGO GRAINS

CHICAGO. Aug. s. CUP) - Corn
prices fluctuated within a narrow
range today on the Chicago board
of trade in mixed trading.
At the close corn was unchanged
to up "a cent, September 104A cents,
wheat was up q to 1 cent, September
S1.12B cents, oats were off Il to up
4 cents, September 42 cents
Wheat prices gyrated mod derately
in a quiet market. Strength in Win
nipeg generated scattered buying OF
all futures soon after the opening
but small profit-taking resulted in
a reaction and prices declined from
the early highs. A local operator
was credited with purchases OF
wheat here against sales in the Win.
nipeg market,
Oats held about steady in very
quiet market. Rye held an easy
undertonc.