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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-07-31
HERE and
THERE
By W. M. Smith

The report of John p. Davis, Sec
rotary of the National Negro Con-
gress, given at the recent Cleve-
land, Ohio, gathering of the body,
has reached me.
A report which includes but four
months activity of the Congress, it
is of necessity but brief history.
1t does disclose, however, a ire
mendOus need for the work the
Congress has been organized to
perform. It's revelations do not
make pleasant reading, especially
for those who are willing to close
their eyes to the true situation con-
fronting the cOlOred people of these
United States.
It is heartening to know, how
ever, that Mr.. Davis and his asso-
ciates, comprising many of the most
forward looking and clearest think
ers in the group, have taken a
courageous and factual view of the
conditions we face and are pre-
pared to adopt the most practical
ways to overcome the obvious diff
culties. ..-.
Support from the east and the
south has been both immediate and
intensive. Only here in the north
west, where We have grown soft
from easier conditions, does there
seem to be that enervating leth-
argy which impels to do nothing,
our pleasure loving people.
This writer has written so much
and so often of the Congress; of
the perilous situation of the colored
people that engages it's intention,
of its great need for the help we
can give if we will, until it seems
useless to say more. But once again
the thought of our readers is
directed to some of the facts so
clearly revealed in Mr.. Davis re-
port.
This years record shows lynch
ing once every seven days; there
is an increase in peOnage; a more
determined thrust against allowing
the Negro to exercise the franchise
in the south; a continuing of re-
strictiOns of education through
smaller appropriations; failure to
pass an anti-lynch law; discrimina-
lions in the matter of relief, both
in the quantity and work OppOrtuni-
ties and general ruthlessness in
forwarding these practices that be-
comes appalling in it's significance.
In fighting this discriminatory
program the Congress has initiated
committees to appeal to the Con-
gress of the United States and to
the several states, to public senti-
ment and especially does it require
the aid Of its own people in organ
lied furtherance of it's efforts. It
urges that church and civic clubs
of every nature take membership
in the Congress (the cost is only
two dollars per year,, and thus Sc
cure representation through dele
gated power in the deliberations of
the Congress.
The machinery to establish all of
this already exists in the Twin
Cities. Information will be gladly
given by Miss w. Gertrude Brown,
regional director, Rev. L. w. Har-
ris, president of the Twin City
Council, or this writer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-07-31

Wait for the Episcopal Pic
mic, August 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Candidate
Dr. Tolvnsend Must
 Face Prosecution
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to the United State District Attor- ney,s office for trial in the District of Columbia supreme court. Tc try the three, 1t will be necessary to obtain a grand jury indictment.
 Conviction carries a fine ranging from $l0O to $1,000 and a jail sen tence of from one month to a veal or both.
 Townsend threw the committed into confusion last Thursday, when charging "unfairness and unfriend- liness," he walked from the room with a threat to ''rot in jail' be- fore returning for questioning even though under subpoena.
 Wunder and Kiefer, under sub- pena, also refused to appear on orders from the 70 year old retired physician.
 Bell threatened to take similar &C., ton against other Townsend lead- CTS if they fail to answer subpenas when hearings resume next week.
 Committee members said the dis trict attorneys office assured them that the contempt cases would be given prompt attention.
 The house action ended a week of internal strife and uncertainty with in the investigation committee.
 A majority of the committee, anxious to cite the three, was un- certain as to whether to try Town send before the house or in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
DISCHARGE GIVEN
 ACCUSED YOUTHS

charged with breaking and enter ing, William Powers, 2l, was bound over to the superior court under bond of $500 by Judge John F. Me- Grath in city court today. Powers pleaded guilty to th. charge. Two youths arrested with him on similar charges April 10 were given nolles when the court was told that there was no evidence involving them.
 They are Brendan Flaherty, 24, of TIA East Main street and Timothy Sullivan, 26, of TIA East Main street. According to police the three youths were arrested in the rear of the Carroll Coal Company on East Main street by Motor Patrolmen Mccarthy and Breen, who found them in possession of small quan- tity of liquor and cigars stolen from an East Main street store.
 Prosecutor Mitchell Meyers asked Flaherty and Sullivan be released because of the lack of evidence against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
GOVT. PREPARES
 FOR BONUS MONEY

Washington, May 28-(UP)-Sec- retary of the Treasury Henry Mor- genthau, Jr., put his financial house in order today for the "big push" of June IS when veterans converge on the governments cash windows to collect their bonus payments. Ar arrangements were completed for new government borrowing on June 16 totaling $2,050, 100000, in all-time record for government financing in peace time.
 This will provide for refinancing q, 1,050, ,000,00O of government obliga- tions maturing in June and August, and will give Morgenthau an addi- tional billion dollars with which to meet bonus payments and other fi- nancing by the government, to Sept. IS.
 The treasury now has on hand Q working cash balance of $i,008, ,666,. 751. The additional billion will af- ford a comfortable margin with which to meet all cash requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
CROSBY STUDENT
 AWARDED PRIZE
John Perham Wins COur- ant State Latin Contest
 Bowling Third

John Perham, son of Mrs. Harry Perham of 190 Hillisde avenue Crosby senior representative in the state Latin contest sponsored by the Hartford Courant, was an- announced today as the first prize winner in the senior division with an average of 96.5. Of the twenty winners, one other of the eight local winners. James Bowling of the sophomore class, was announced as winner of the third prize in that division.
 The award attained by the local Latin student is one he can well boast of, for there were some 260 of the best Latin students from all high schools in the state competing in the contest and this number was selected from approximately 1l,00O high school students from all parts of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
SlO,OOO ASKED IN AUTO SUIT

An automobile accident suit for siO,O0o heads a large number of civil actions filed in common pleas court today, The suits are all returnable to court next week. Several suits al- leeing unpaid debts are among the group. while one foreclosure action is also listed. A total of $23,4OO In damages is sought.
 The sl0,000 suit is brought by John Vaccarelli against Alexander and Marjorie Yorke. Vaccarelh claims that he sustained 8 trac- tured skull and other serious in. iuries when struck by a car owned hy Marjorie Yorke and operated by Alexander Yorke while he was walk ing along Long Hill road September 28, 1885. Tn the writ, drawn by At- torney Joseph c. Guilfoile, 1t IS al- leged that Yorke swerved to the left side of the road to hit the ped- cstrian.
 Henry Crandall of this city asks damages of $2,000 for injuries sus- tained January 6, 1886, while he was riding in a bus near Norfolk. The defendant is Marcus Fl. White, or New Marlboro, Mass, who is alleged to have driven his passenger car in- to the bus. Crandall claims he suf- tered abdominal injuries in the &C., cident. The complaint was drawn by Attorney Michael Gallulo.
 Anna Graves asks $7,0o0 In her suit against Fannie Margolis. She claims she suffered severe injuries in d fall on an icy stairway at 421 North Main street February b or this year.
 Lillian Bosfeld of New York brings suit for $500 against James Kefford of this city. The litigation involves a note.
 A si,4Oo suit against William Mo ran and others, brought by Martin Oreenblatt, also involves note.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
arket Became Listless, Prices Drifted Downward
Confusion OOer NelU
 Tax Bill Was Cause
Buying Was Not Sufficient to Carry Issues That Tried
 to Rise-Was No Inducement to Big Trading

earnings report. Towards the close the Issues drifted lower. Rail shares had little zest and held fractional ly lower.
 Farm equipments showed early strength, J. I. Case rising to l61 1-2 for l-2 gain only to drop back to 16e for 2 points loss. Some mining shares improved, Dome mines rising more than a point to 68. Motors were dull and generally fractional ly lower.
 Dow Jonets preliminary closing averages showed industrial 15l.77, off O.80, railroad 46.00, off .34, util- ity 31,23, of OPS.
 Volume approximated 100000 shares compared with 1,220,0O shares yesterday. Curb sales were 175,00O shares compared with 23o,- 900 shares yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
CUnited Press FInanciaI EdItor)

United Press Financial Editor)
 New York, May 2e-(UP)-senate confusion over the new tax bill brought further disappointment to Wall street today and the stock market turned listlesS as prices drifted lower. The market early gave signs of rising-particularly as steel an deviation shares snapped forward-but buying was not sum- cient to carry over and even some of these issues lost their gains.
 The market was without any new business developments to serve as an impetus to trading.
 Outside markets failed to furnish any incentive. Cotton and wheat rose fractionally. Bond trading was dull although prices held fairly steady.
 On the stock market Aircraft shares maintained the best tone, some issues rising to new highs. United aircraft crossed 24 for more than a point gain while Douglas was strong and Wright Areo, which climbed 10 points yesterday, at one time was almost 10 points higher again today.
 Youngstown Sheet & Tube led steel shares; rising early to 6l 1-2 to equal the 1o36 high. Later 1t was back at the previous close while United States Steel, after an early fractional gain, dropped as much as point under yesterdays final figure. Bethlehem turned weak af- te" early strength.
 Fairly good buying came into Utility shares early, Electric Power & Light showing particular activity on the basis of a good 12 months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
RAILROAD PLANS
 ADDITIONAL CARS

The New Haven Railroad, in rnak- ing preparations for holiday travel over the Memorial day weekend, is planning to use 4i8 additional cars on regular trains Friday, Saturday and Sunday, not counting many special excursions planned for the holiday. Most of the extra travel will be on Friday, when 1t is plan ned to run 12 regular trains in extra sections. Similarly there will be heavy travel Sunday. which will see the horde of holiday-makers home ward bound at the conclusion of their weekend trips.
 Three excursions will start Erie day evening, returning Sunday and five one-day excursions will be run on Memorial day itself, while on Sunday all the usual popular-pric- ed excursions trains will be operat- cd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

will take charge of athletics for the Middler Camp. All of the other departments of camp work are sir1- 1larly completely organized, includ- ing tennis instruction, baseball, etc.
 Smith is popular with "" Camp youngsters. He has had wealth of experience in the "" Camp where he supervised long distance canoe trips last season. and at Camp Cob. basseecontee, Maine. He is 8 Red Gross Life Saver and experienced woodsman, and has had a lot of training in work with boys.
 He is a student at Oberlin College. having been a member of the staff of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. before starting his college work. His father was formerly general secretary of the three Y's in Waterbury. Another uncle, Frank, is general secretary at the Y. M. c. A. in Middletown, and still third uncle is the retired state secretary for the entire setup in Maine. His cousin, Kenneth Smith, is the new state secretary for maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
JEAN HARLOW IN
 COURT FOR NAME

Hollywood, May 2S--CUP)-Every time Jean Harlow, screen actress, had to sign her real name she got writer's cramp from inscribing "IIarlean Carpenter McGrew Bern Rosson" on documents.
 The former platinum blonde, now a sedate "brownette," in 8 petition filed in superior court today asked that she be allowed to use her screen name as her legal name.
 The actress was born Harlean Carpenter. She added the McGrew part after her marriage to Charles McGrew, II, Chicago broker. Fol- lowing their divorce she became the wife of Paul Bern, movie producer. After Bern's death she married Hal Rosson, film carneraman, whom she divorced,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
WOOL MARKET

Boston, May 2e-(UP)--A number of lots of spot midwest fleeces were sold recently in Boston, the U. & Agriculture department reported to- day.
 Choice original medium wools from Missouri have been sold at 3s- % cents in the grease for lots esti- mated to shrink around 42 per cent. Medium grade original wools from Iowa, heavier shrinking than the MiSsouriS, have been sold at 34-3e cents in the grease in Boston. Offer ings of country packed 3-8 and I-l blood combing and clothing wools together from Ohio and Michigan quoted at 36 cents an dover in the grease delivered east were reported slow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
MASTER PAINTERS
 HEAR Fl. P. WILLIAMS

One hundred and fifty master painters of Waterbury and vicinity gathered last night at The Elton where they heard a talk by Harold P. Williams and witnessed talking motion picture entitled Ask Dad He Knows" Several painting dem- onstrations were also given. The meeting was sponsored by McFad- den & Taylor company and the painting demonstrations were by R. H. McFadden of the National Lead company. Local men attend ing were E. s. Mclean, E. J. Nelson and 0. L. Parsons of the Apothe- carries Hall company, the Connecti- cut Lumber company, and the Ideal Paint and Wall Paper company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
THREE DIVORCE
 SUITS FILED HERE

Three divorce actions, all listing desertion as the grounds. were filed in superior court here today.
 Adele Mazaika Scott sues William Scott for divorce, charging that he deserted her September IS, 1922. They were married February 20. 1919.
 Emily Spierito Garcia asks a di- vorce from Raymond Garcia. She says they were married May 2, 1925 and that she was deserted January 1. 1893. She seeks custody of nine year old child.
 Anthony George charges that his wife. Molly Denza George. deserted him August l6. 1927. They were married November 2i, i022 He asks custody of a child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
HENRY POTTER DIES

Putnam, Conn, May 2e--(UP)- Arrangements were being made to- day for the funeral of Henry J. Potter, 85, former ,assemblyman and agent of the state board of educa- tion, who died late yesterday.
 He served three terms in the house of representatives and two in the senate. He was Q school teacher for more than 90 years and a nae tive of Woodstock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
ABEL GETS PATENT

A patent on Q machine for mak- ing button backs has been granted walter T. Abel of West Cheshire. He has assigned his rights to the Patent Button company Of this city. fine Waterbury Clock company has been given Q trade mark on . cer- tain line of watches being manu- faciured ct the local plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
WILLIAM SMITH
 JOINS Y STAFF
OberIin College Student to Handle MiddIers at
 Summer Camp

William c. Smith, son of Thomas s. Smith, Christian Educational secretary of the Central Y. M. c. A., will head the Middler Camp at Smiths Pond, Watertown, this summer.
 This camp is organized for boys 12 to l4 years of age and will have . complete staff of counselors. John Sparks of Wesleyan will take charge of nature work for the Middlers, and Charles F. Jones of Princeton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
N. U. s. J. NO. 53

There will be a meeting of unit 53, National Union for Social Jus tice, in St. Margaret's parish hall on Willow street tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Bernard Scanlon will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
$3,OOO SUIT FILED

Damages of $3,000 and foreclosure judgment against Bertha Opalenik and others are asked in an action filed in superior court today by, Con- stantino Clemente. The property in- volved is located on Emerald street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Riddles ReUue To Be Presented
 Tonight At Con1n1unity House
Sixty Youngsters in Cast; Father Fitzmaurice As-
 signed By Bishop Today
WASHINGTON HILL

A large audience of children and parents is expected to witness the mammoth Riddles Revue which will be presented tonight at the Com- munity House, featuring acts by children exclusively from the Htn section.
 More than 60 children take part in the show which has been coached by Mrs. Thomas Healey and Mrs. E. Blake. Novelty acts will be present. ed by William Clasby, Patrick Kelley and Francis Patrick Sheehan. The role of master of ceremonies will be filled by Supervisor Bill Shea, who together with Al Lawlor has aided in the arrangements for the program. The Park Department Band has been supplied for the musical portion of the affair.
 James J. Noonan, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Noonan of 207 Lounsbury street will be ordained to the priesthood at Emmitsburg, Md, on Sunday, June 2, with Bishop Wm. Os 11hASyO Os Os1 OAACA0tAAAB AA eAAS chapel of the Immaculate Concep- ton, Mt. St. Mary's College. MT. Noonan received his education in the Mulcahy grammar and Crosby high schools, Mount St. Mary's Col- lege and Mt. St. Mary's Grand senl- mary.
 He will sing his first mass at St.. Francis Xavier's church, June IA, with Rev. John Reardon of White Plains, N. r., as deacon; Rev. John Byrnes of St. Patrick's church Hart ford as sub-deacon, and Rev. George Curtis of Bridgeport as arch-priest. All three assistants are former Wa terbury boys, the two first mention- ed being cousins of the priest-to-be. Rev. Joseph Fleming of White Plains, N. r., will preach the ser- mon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Hills Play

The Washington Hills will play the Colored House of David nine in an exhibition tilt at Hamilton Park tonight. Ray Ahearn, Razor Doran and Butch Presavage will figure in the lineup for the locals. The game will start at 5:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Given Assignment A

Among the assignments Of priests issued today by Rt. Rev. Maurice McAuliffe was that of Rev. Vincent Fitzmaurice, who was ordained re- gently at St. Joseph's Cathedral m Hartford, as administrator of St. Joseph's parish in Canaan. It is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Old Timers

The Community Club Old Timers will play their regular Thursday night game at Washington Park dios mond tonight. Their opposition has not as yet been announced, but game time is 6:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

The winning senior student will receive a $25O scholarship from Wesleyan University and Trinity College, and a cash prize donated by the Hartford Courant. This morn. ing at Crosby High school Perhain was also announced as having won second prize in the local Margaret Croft Latin prize for excellence dur. ing his four years at Crosby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
MemoriaI Day ExercIses

Appropriate Memorial Day exer- cises will be presented by the pupils of the three Washington Hill schools tomorrow afternoon, with a veteran of the World War in attendance at each.
 The Mulcahy school children will be addressed briefly by Wallace Inglis, St. Francis' by George Ayotte, and Washington by Timothy Horri- gan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
st. Francis -St. MarRaret

Confident after their smashing 25-l victory over the St. Joseph team, the St. Francis Xavier en. trant in the parochial league will meet the St. Margaret aggregation at Washington park tomorrow after noon in a league game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Church TJnder Reuair

Workmen will be busily engaged during the next few weeks in the re- pointing of cement between the bricks of the St. Francis Xavier church. The work is under the di- rection of Bergin Brothers, con- tractors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

expected that the assignment is but a temporary one, lasting no more than the summer months to come.
 Father Fitzmaurice is the son of MT. and Mrs. Fitzmaurice of South street and brother of City Clerk John Fitzmaurice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Holy Name Banquet

Plans for the banquet in honor of the players who participated in the Monday night Holy Name "45'
 tournament. which is to be held at Xaverian hall June 8, are rapidly developing into the completed stage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Chairman

under the guidance of Rev. James J. O'Connor and Sergeant John Phelan who are in charge of arrangements. About 150 men will take part in the affair which will be @ gala one. Outstanding speakers will be se- cured for the occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Couldn't Walk

time the whole leg under me goes dead"
 Couldn't Walk
 Carnera couldn't walk after the fight last night and had to be car- ried to a taxi. He couldn't move under his own power. The physi- clans who examined him last night estimated it would be several weeks before Carnera would get back the full use of his leg.
 Carnera'g personal physician, Dr. VincenS0 F'anoni. was to call on Camera later today to treat him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
PRIMO CARNERA
 IS MISERABLE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Shea To Graduate

Laurence Shea, son of the late MT, and Mrs. James Shea of 759 Bald win street will receive his B. s. de- gree at commencement exercises at Villanova College on June 1. Mir Shea graduated from the St. Fran cls Xavier parochial school in 1928 and immediately entered Crosby high school, After two years at Crosby he enrolled at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield where he concluded his high school studies Mir. Shea was very active in sports at all schools he attended. Starting at St. Francis he starred with the baseball and basketball teams and he was also active in sports at Cros- by and St. Thomas seminary.
 Friends and members of the fam fly will be present at the exercises on graduation day. The bacca- laureate address will be delivered by Rev. James Plunkett of Derby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28
Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts of Troop 37 held their regular weekly meeting last night at Xaverian hall under the direction of Miss Betty Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-28

time the whole leg under me goes
Evening star., 1936-03-19

a nuisance only in cities, where there
are few native birds, anyway. Grackles
well, grackles come and 90. They
seem incredibly abundant in Spring
and Fall, but not In Midsummer or
Midwinter. Crows are doubtless
nuisance, II too numerous around farm
land, and there would be justification
in shooting up rookery that had
grown over-large.
For the most part, the crow Is as
interesting bird to have for q neigh
Dor as q heron. And II you have
visited q big heronry once, you will
not be likely to repeat the experience.
Anything fouler or less pleasant its
hard to conceive.
The crow, permanent resident,
lends with his plumage, his crmy, his
wing flaps, a picturesque air to the
most ordinary and uninteresting seem
cry. On the whole, I would turn
thumbs up for sparing his life.
Blue jays, OF course, are blue crows.
They are in the crow family. along
with magpies, ravens, rocks. jack
davis, choughs and other birds that
we do not see in the Eastern United
States. Gregarious. noisy, pugnacious,
they are, nevertheless, the most in
telHgent birds, as o group, that ]
know.
These heavy August days. when sc
many bird voices are hushed by heat