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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-16

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-16

She is a 1887 graduate Of the
University OF Iowa. and Is MEM
Der OF Beta Gamma Chapter Of Al.
pha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-16
PROTEST LACK
|OF ELEVATION
FOR TEACHERS
Petitioners Request
Hiring Of Teachers
In High Schools

A petition Of the Detroit Ciyc
Rights Committee for the promo
ton Of Negro teachers and the
eradication az alleged racial dis
elimination within The education
system. was referred 70 Superin-
tendent Frank Cody by the Board
OF Education Tuesday afternoon
Before crowd that packed every
inch Of space in the board room
and over flowed into the hall. DR.
A. c. Williams, pastor OF Metro
poiitan Baptist Church. presented
the case for the Detroit Civic
Rights Committee. Or williams
was introduced by snow F Grigs-
by. chairman Of the Detroit Civic
Rights Committee
DR.. Williams read a long pet
ton which was signed by the
members Of the Detroit Civic Right.
|. COMMITTEES. The petition asked
that the board regard the fac
presented as being information v
value 10 you In your effort 10 Sesl
Justly and serve the best interest
~ all groups Of citizens that make
mp The population OF The city =
Detroit
Hit Baleh Principal
The petition indicated thar in-rf
are 1911 regular employees
2.o2z emergency employees On III
p4yrols Within this total numb'
1850 there ar Jess than - 81
gre-s employed This !, all .. Z
proportion 10 wha, ii should ~ as
yor will knowledge
In referring 10 the Balch ScA9o.
the petition said The sfGai:2l a.
the Balch School IS becoming an
important issue With The Negro
Immunity II Is evident that the
principal Of the Balch school. Miss
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
|CHORISTERS IN CONCERT FEB. 13
Waterbury Group in Spe- cial Program at Church
 of Blessed Sacrament

The Waterbury Choristers, under the direction of Susanne Fox Drufa, will present a concert Sunday night at 8:15 o'clock at the Blessed Sacra- ment church hall. The event is be- ing sponsored by the Holy Name Society of the church, proceeds to defray the cost of refurniShing the children's chapel.
 Advance sale of tickets has been encouraging to the committee and indicates a capacity audience Sum- day night. While tickets have been distributed through members of the committee, they will also be avail able at the door on the evening of the concert.
 The Waterbury Choristers com- prise twenty-fiv voices and 8 string ensemble. The members are consid- cred very talented and reflect great credit on the training and practice given them by their directress, Mrs. Drufa.
 A new Estey organ, purchased from McCoy'S House of Mus1ci VIII be shown and played for the first time during the concert. The organ is one of the several new pieces of equipment being supplied for use during the children's mass on Sun day. It replaces the piano now used as accompaniment for the ch1ldrens | choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
EXAMINATIONS FOR
 TREE SPECIALISTS
Certified Workers In= structed to Report at
 Experiment Station

Examinations for certified tree workers in Connecticut are to be held at the Agricultural Experiment Station at New Haven on Thurs day, February IT, according to Forester W. O. Filley, secretary of the Tree Protection Examining Board.
 The Connecticut law requiring tree workers to qualify for certifica- ton or licenses became effective in 1919. During the IS years since that time more than 800 persons have applied for examinations and 468 certificates have been issued. At present there are 258 active certi- ficates in the State, 218 of which are regular and 40 limited. Limited means that the holder is qualified to do only specified types of work, such as spraying.
 Members of the Examining Board are: State Entornologist W. E. Brit ton, chairman, MT. F1lley, and E. M. Stoddard, Botanist--all members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

MT. Porter told of occasions where he saw the President and General Grant together and of the Presidents Solicitude for the sol- diers. When I asked MT. Porter whether they realized MT. Lin- coln's greatness then, he answered We knew then that he was a very wonderful man and had ab- solute confidence in him-Why, I can see him now! It is one of my greatest satisfactions that today not only America but all the world class him with Washington the two noblest men who ever lived"
 MT. Porter naturally feels keen pride in the record of our Ameri- can soldiers, from the days of Washington and the Continental army down to out own times and he deeply appreciates the comradely spirit and kindness shown to the GAR. veterans by the veterans of the Spanish Amer ican war and the Great war; but that spirit is a characteristic of our American soldiers. The brav- est are the kindeSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
l,l29,S27 SCOUTS
 NOW IN COUNCILS
First Time in 2S Years Membership Passed Mil- lion Hundred Thousand

For the first time in 28 years, registered membership in the Boy Scouts of America passed the mill lion hundred thousand mark, Dr. James E. West, Chief Scout ex- ecutive, announced in conjunction with Boy Scout Week being cele- brated February 6-12 to commemor- ate the 28th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America.
 The exact year ending figures just released, show 1.129,827 Boy Scouts, Cubs, Senior Scouts and their lead CTS registered and actively engaged in the program of character build ing, citizenship training, camping crafts and comradship in 38,151 troops, packs, ships, neighborhood patrols and tribes throughout the United States of America and its possessions.
 The growth for the year 1887 over the preceding F month period was 5.6 per cent. The greatest per cen- tage of growth in any single phase of this movement was in clubbing, the program for boys g, 10, and Il, which averaged 3Q.5 per cent growth
 "The past year has been one of the greatest in the history of the Scouting Movement" declared Dr. West. "It has been a year of great achievement and greater inspiration gathering as we did, 27,232 Scouts and leaders from every state and many foreign countries into a great Jamboree camp upon the shores oi the historic Potomac river in the heart of the Nations Capitol. With this inspiration, we are certain that all America appreciates the fuada- mental values which Scouting offers boys, asld tkat every man and wo- man will do all in his power to make scouting available to more boys in every community"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
NURSERY REPORTS
 ON REGISTRATION
Largest Enroll m e Ii i, Smallest Per Cpaita
 Cost In Years

While the annual meeting and election of officers of the Water bury Day Nursery association oc- cured late last month, members Of the corporation were not chosen until yesterday when a special meeting was held at the nursery on Kingsbury street. Mrs. Frederic R. Kellogg is the new president, third presiding officer in the 42 years of the nursery's history.
 Report of the superintendent, Miss Sarah M. Ball, showed the largest attendance in history with lowest per capita costs last year and in creased individual supervision of children with corresponding medical and dental care.
 Other officers of the nursery this year are: Vice-president, Mrs. Ed win Northrop; treasurer, Miss Helen Frisbie; secretary, Mrs. E. K. English; and directors, Mrs. Willis Hall, retiring president, Mrs. Allen Boardman, Mrs. Irving Chase, Miss Helen Driggs, Mrs. George Goss, Mrs. Aulfred Hart, Mrs. Nelson Pomeroy, Mrs. Hugh Thompson, Miss Meta Make, Mrs. Robert Griggs, Mrs. Milroy Steele and Miss Lucy Burral.
 Members of the corporation are Mrs. Rodney Chase, Mrs. Forrest Puirinton, Mrs. John s. Dye, Mrs Richard D. Ely, Mrs. Charles P Durfee, Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr. Mrs. Walter L. Barber, Jr., Mrs John s. Coe, Mrs. Eugene Lucas Mrs. Henry c. Griggs, Mrs. War ren L. Kaynor, Mrs. Horace Bald win, Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, Jr., Mrs. Gordon Hurlburt, Miss Caro- line Thompson, Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs. Edwin S. Hunt, Mrs. Beckwith Hitchcock, Miss Lois War ner, Miss Margery Haypden, Miss Margaret Driggs, Mrs. Henry L. Griggs, Mrs. William GosS, Miss Jean Engelke and Miss Amy Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

April he issued a proclamation, calling upon the loyal states for Seventy-fiye thousand men to protect the national capital, and suppress such combinations as had been made to resist the enforce ment of the laws of the United States. I appeal said MT. Lin- coin, in this proclamation, to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity and existence of our national Union, and the perpetuity of popular government, and to redress the wrongs already long enough endured The first service, he stated, to which the forces thus called for would be subjected would be to repossess the forts, places and property taken from the Union by the rebels. By the same proclamation he convened both Houses of Con- gresS to assemble on the 4th of July.
 The utterance of this proclama- tion was so clearly necessity and 50 directly a response to the up- rising of the people, that not a voice was raised against it. It was received with no small degree of excitement, but it was a healthy excitement. It was 8 necessity; and loyal men every where felt that the great struggle between slavery and the country was upon them. Better that it should be settled by us than by our children said men, every where; and in this self devotion they were encouraged by their mothers, sisters and wives"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Citys Lone Suruiuor Of CiDil War
 Recalls Personal Memories or Lincoln
Saw Lincoln at Richmond Speaks of Confidence,
 Admiration of Troops

portant, his mind and memory are unimpaired. His sense of humor is keen-and it is positive treat to visit with him.
 Saw Great EmancipatOe
 had that treat last Sunday. We talked a great deal about Abraham Lincoln. He told me that he had seen him many times on various occasions; first, at Antie- tam, right after the battle; and last, in Richmond, after the sur- render, and shortly before his death. He witnessed the historic demonstration in Richmond where thousands of liberated slaves swarmed the streets just to get a glimpse of their benefactor and express their gratitude. Yes, Wales Porter saw the President with barred head and tear-stained face leading his boy Tad through those crowds where black men and women and little black children stretched out their arms to him and crying, May de good Lord bless you, Presidunt Linkum!'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

Such were the conditions that fired the patriotism of young Wales Porter and his gallant Wa terbury Connecticut comrades in 1861.
 He enlisted at Hartford on the 27th of September, 1861 in H Connecticut Infantry and went with his Regiment to Annapolis where they joined the 9th Army Corps under General Burnside. From then on he was in active service throughout the War, fought in many of the most fa- nous battles and was among the first of the Union troops to go in to Richmond. He seems to have had a charmed life-for though thousands of his comrades were killed or wounded all about him in such terrible battles as Antie- tam, Fredericksburg and Cold Harbor,-he came through witb- out a wound.
 And the charm that protected him through the War to save the Union-seems to have guarded him ever since-for now at the age of 94 he is a wonder. He was a handsome buck private in the eighteen-sixties and he is mighty handsome citizen of Wa terbury in nineteen hundred and thirty eight. Yes, he's a wonder! At the age of IT he weighed 165 pounds; at only six years under a century, he weight two hundred. His hair Is apparently as thick now as in his buck private days. His face is free from wrinkles. His voice is strong and musical. And, what of course is most i1n-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

necticut, and all the North at that time, by reading a passage from J. G. Hollands Life of Abraham Lincoln, published the year after the close of the War and the Pres ident's tragic death: 'The fall of Sunpter was the resurrection of patriotism. The North needed just this. Such 8 universal burst of patriotic indignation as ran over the North under the influence of this insult to the national flag has never been witnessed. It swept away all party lines as if 1t had been flame and they had been flax. No combination of moral in fluences could thus have united in one feeling and purpose the ele- ments which the fire from those batteries welded into a burning union. All disloyalty was Silenced. Compromise was a word that had no significance. Coercion" = a word which had had 8 fearful meaning among the timid-lost it's terrors. There was a universal desire. all over the North, to avenge the foul insult. It was worth . lifetime of indifference or diScord to feel and to see na- ton thus once more united in thought and purpose, and realize that underneath all divisions of party and sect. and deeper down than selfish interest and personal prejudice, there was love of country which made us 8 nation.
 Mir. Lincoln Acts
 Now was the time for MT. Lin- coin to act. Up to this date he had no basis for action in the popu- lar feeling. If he had raised an army, that would have been an act of hostility-that would have been a threat of coercion" A thousand northern presses would have bounced upon him as 8 pro- voker of war. On the 18th of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
40 Enjoy Valentine
 Party Of Choristers
St. Joseph's Junior Singers Sponsor Successful Ali. fair-MOunt Carmel Club Plans Stage Plays Sunday
BROOKLYN NEWS

Forty attended the annual Valen- tine party of St. Joseph's Junior Choir last evening in the clubhouse Games were played, dancing enjoy ed and refreshments served.
 Professor Alexander Aleksis was guest of honor and in brief talk congratulated the members for sponsoring such a successful social function and for their untiring ef- forts in the organization.
 Miss Adele Lusas, president, was in charge of the committee on ar- arrangements.
 Among those attending were: Leo Carlson, Adele LusaS, Tony Berez- nuk, Joan Lusas, Henry Henkleman, Ann Stankus, Constantine Mara fino, Marion Krunglevich, Eddie Ludens, Evelyn ShugdiniS, Leo Wells Cecil Smolskis, Vincent Forte, Ann Valuckas, Leo Smith, Mary Striku-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Zindah GrOtO

A roll call and entertainment will be held by zindah Grotto at 8 o'clock tomorriw evening at Temple hall at which time tickets for the annual charity circus, to be held March 2s at the armory, will be dis tributed. Raymond Hawley, c. Rock well Clyne and Sidney Pearson are in charge of the program of singing, dancing and music with a social hour for prophets and their ladies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
SHEET END FIRE MENACE

Oakland, Cal. (UP)-The district which embraces the Alameda county Geological Gardens has obtained fire protection free of cost. Under arrangement with the Kerwin sheep ranch, 1000 sheep have been driven into the district to feed on the grass in which nearly all local fires start. The ranch in return is saved the expense of pasturing its sheep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Sorelle Di Colombo

A new auxiliary of the Figli di Colombo, to be known as Sorelle di Colombo, was formed at 8 meeting Tuesday in Liberty hall.
 Officers elected included: Presi- dent. Mrs. Lena Andria; vice. president, Arltoinette Ronito; re- cording secretary, Grace Morelli; financial secretary, Mary Cavallo: treasurer, Angelina Morelli; ora tor, Josephine Morelli; trustees, Concetta Flsco and Eusan Dad dona: sentinel, Carmella Buinti: counsellors, Grace and Rubina Di- Meco, Carmella DiMinzio, Rosa Cidela, Maria FuSco, Catherine Rosato and Mary Scarzella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Rebekah Lodges

A Valentine party was held fol- lowing last nights meeting of Win ona Rebehah lodge at Odd Fellows hall Mabel Bachman presided at the meeting. A food sale will be held March 10 at the Rowland Hughes Co. store, with Mrs. Julia Granger acting as chairman of the com- mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

the Station staff. There are no set dates for holding examinations but there are four sessions each year falling approximately in mid-Febru- ary, May, August and November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Myrtle Temple

Members of Myrtle temple, Pyth- ian Sisters, enjoyed a supper before their business meeting last night at SpedwlI hall. Plans for a card party ofter the next meeting are being made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
(BY JOHN BARR)

Tn celebrating LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY this year there is nothing that Waterbury could do that would so please the great martyr-President and Command er-in-chief as to have the honors of the occasion shared by one of his surviving soldiers = Water bury's last living veteran of the Civil War. And WALES PORTER was . buck private after Abra- ham Linc0ln's own heart.
 Wales Porter IS a true Water burian-born here May 30th, 1844; and a direct descendant of Dr. Daniel Porter, one of the thirty two original settlers of the town.
 He was within three months of his 17th birthday when Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated Pres ident, March 4th, 1861.
 On April 18th, following, Fort Sumpter and the American Flag were fired on, and secession and treason were rampant in the South.
 State of Mind
 We may get an idea of the state of mind of Waterbury and Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Kitchener Post

Lord Kitchener post, British War Veterans auxiliary will sponsor a food sale Feb. 19 at the Rowland Hughes Co. store. Arrangements for the sale are now being completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

Since is36 applicants have been re- quired to fill in . preliminary state ment which makes 1t possible tc
 determine whether or not they are prepared for the examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Liberty Lodge

Liberty lodge of MaSons conferred the master mason degree last night at Masonic temple. Members from the Chase Brass & Copper company were on the degree team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Odin Benefit

A meeting of Odin Benefit so- ciety was held last night at Engi- neers' hall It was announced that the 46th anniversary of the society will be celebrated next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
FrdternQL Neus
l.. o. o. M.

Applications for membership were received from 10 at last nights meeting of Waterbury lodge of Moose at Moose hall. It was an- nounced that neon sign will be presented to the lodge next month for its large growth in membership.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
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station Circular 1Se eontaIas thu
 laW, requirements ana 6 ifst e1 active certificates holden. xtae cIE- cuIar may be Ubeainsd free on es- quest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10
Wales Porter Fought in Battles of Antietanl,
 Fredericksburg

On the eve almost of LincOln's birthday John Barr, Democrats feature writer, selects a most timely topic. He presents tonight i'm his inimit&ble literary fashion an 6aterview with Wales Porter, Waterhury's lone surviving veter- an of the Civil war. MT. Porter fought in three of the greatest bat ties of the conflict and emerged without wounds. He saw Lincoln several times. He witnessed the Joy of thousands of slaves tasting for the first time i'm their lives the joy of being freed. MT. POr- ter today at S4 has . remarkable memory of great incidents of the Civil war. He still cherishes the thought that he served his coV1n- try as 3 'Buck Private"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

UTBIu6IIC OIUD OIINCTS
 Manager, Rocco Ciampi; treasurer Pasquale Russo; assistant manager, Anthony Colucci, secretary, Angela Marciano; promptor, Anthony Rossi, publicity, Vincent Mature; director Marciano Laurino and pianist, Edythe Bellotti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-10

lis, Edward Whellons, Lucy Karin auskas, Wally Salemonas, Adele Macunas, John Merriman, John Jenusaitis, Florence Jenusaitis, John Smotas, Raymond Brazauckas, Ed ward Orintas, Theresa Stokes, Jo- seph Povilaitis and Joseph Sukis.
 Miss Grayson Speaks
 Miss M. Grayson of New Haven gave an interesting fifteen minute talk to the Lithuanian Health club at their recent meeting and a de- constration on relaxation ad its im- portance to health, The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mrs. M. ObriJ1s or F Por- ter street. Demonstrations in quick making desserts will be held after the next meeting.
 Stage Play Sunday
 The Mount Carmel Dramatic club will present Don Matteo" in the parish hall Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock under the direction ot Marciano Laurino. Dancing will follow the presentation.
 A two-act comedy will also be presented as will vocal selections.
 The personnels of the plays fol- low:
 Don Matteo" Cast Matteo .... Marciano Laurino
 zia Maria ........ Josephine ........ Bergantino Valerie ...... Nicholas Mature
 Giovanna .... Angela Marciano Paolo ...... Salvetore Fazio Andres ........ Ambrose Maggi Brigadiere .... Vincent Mature Comedy Cast Daniele ..... Vincent Mature
 Antonietta ...... Anna Rairno Barone ........ Rocco Ciampi Rosina ...... Angela Marciano Romualdo ..... Pasquale Russo Maurizio ...... Ambrose Maggi
 Pongrazio ... Carmine Perrotti Pulcinella .... Michele Ponte- .......... lanQel10 Vocal Selections Edith RoSSi
 Carmine Perrotti Frank Clemente
 Mary PetrucelN Mrs. Mary Torra Dramatic Club Officers
Twin-City herald., 1938-04-02
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Evening star., 1938-10-10
RAMS HAVE FIRST
LOOP WIN STREAK
Beat Bears to String Two
Victories-Green Bay
Bows to Detroit.
BY the Associated Press.

CHICAGO. Oct. 10-Cleveland's
Rams celebrated their first winning
streak in two years of national pro-
fessional football play today and every
one was happy except those perennial
title favorites, the Chicago Bears.
They were the victims of the Rams
second straight victory.
The Rams, who won only one game
in their inaugural season last year,
surprised the Bears yesterday. II to
7. Coming a week after their 2l-17
Detroit conquest, the win gave the
Rams two in a row after three defeats
and accounted for the Bears first
setback in four starts.
Brooklyn and Washington even.
In the Eastern division, in addition
to the 1917 victory of the Giants over
the Redskins, the Brooklyn Dodgers
rode over Pittsburgh Pirates, II to 7,
to join Washington with a record OF
two triumphs, one defeat and tie.
All 10 teams will be in action next
oulludy Will NlcNcldllu llJAlA6 AoI loo
third straight at Pittsburgh, Wash
ington at Detroit taking on the Lions,
who slapped down Green Bay, II to 7,
yesterday. The Packers will meet
Brooklyn, the Bears and Cardinals
again at Chicago, and Philadelphia
plays at New York.
Carl Littlefield gave Cleveland its
winning touchdown against the Bears
yesterday when he picked up fumbled
punt in the third quarter and ran %
yards Jules Alphonse scored in the
opening period to give the Rams a
TO lead.
Bears Score Hard Way.
The Bears marched So yards for
their only score in the third period
and in the final quarter advanced 73
yeards before being stopped on the
19-yard line.
Ace Parker's 77-yard run and his
54-yard pass to jeff Barrett featured
the Brooklyn triumph, which came
despite neat demonstration by Pitts
burgh's Whizzer White, whose pass
accounted for the Pirates only score.