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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Red Cross Roll Call, $5,725.67

Red Cross Roll Call returns: Previously acknowledged: $4, ,729.01; Colonial Trust Co.,, 5000; Sprague Electric Co., $S.75; Matta- tuck Mfg. Co, $32.70; Citizens & MftrS. National Bank, g addition al: Brown Bldg., $8; Hotel Elton, $40; Grandview Ave. from bridge to West Main St.. Mrs. Daniel Mo Nulty, SIP; Highland Ave. to Sun nyside Ave-, Miss Eleanor Bene- dict, $T; sheldon St., Mrs. George Barlow, g; Alma St., Mrs. L. Brandmyer, $S; Elliott Ave-, Miss Alice De Bisschop, $3;
 Southbury and South Britain branch, Mrs. Russell Warner, $129.30; Beecher Ave, Mrs. A. Field, g; Woodward Ave, Mrs. J. F. Garvey. $7.50: Hungerford Ave, Mrs. Eugene Legge, $2; Edson Ave, Mrs. Lomiller, $6.5O; Nelson Ave, Mrs. Leo Ruggiero, $6; East wood Ave, Mrs. Single, $3; Ridge wood St., Miss Caroline Church, $5; Harker Ave, Mrsl Clifford Mo- Phee. $1.5O; Waterbury Buckle O.. $S3.15;
 Scovill Mfg. Co, as follows: Contributions from main plant, $4S3.71, contributions from Water vile division, $2955: Scovill Fore mems association, 5000; Scovill Girls club, $500; total returns $528.26: miscellaneous street cole lections. $1S2.5O; office subscrip- tions, $500. Total returns to date: $5,725.67.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
YOUTH HELD FOR
 SUPERIOR COURT
Alleged Assault Results Seriously for Accused;
 Victim Loses Teeth

James Grady, IS, of Al Lydia street, was bound over to the January criminal term of superior court after a city court hearing to- day before Judge Edward Mascolo on charges of assault and breach of the peace. He posted bonds of $1 1000.
 The judge said he was relucant to give the youth record, but the case was so serious that it required further investigation and should be decided in the higher court.
 Grady was arrested on warrant issued on complaint of William J. Morency, of 331 North Main street, who claimed that the youth struck him in he face in an East Main street restaurant at 1:30 Sunday morning.
 Morency said today he had lost four teeth from the blow, and that his dentist had advised him that eight more teeth must be extracted. He claimed Grady struck him after first calling him names.
 Grady alleged that Morency had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
FORTY FANTASIES
 BEING EXHIBITED
Paintings at Mattatuck Galleries to Be on Dis-
 play Starting Monday

A group of paintings will be on exhibition starting Monday at the Mattatuck Historical Society galler- les at 119 West Main street. This Christmas exhibition comprises over forty canvasses by contemporary American artists, and is being shown through arrangement with the Stu dio Guild of New York City. AS well as giving pleasure as an exhibit, these paintings are on sale at mod crate prices for the quality of the work and reputation of the various painters.
 Among the paintings to be seen are Bass Rocks, Gloucester and Gill Net Fisherman, by Mary Bryan: two landscapes by J. Henry Hallberg; Dogwood and Essex Elm, by Jennie c. Calvert: Asters, by Elizabeth R. Fondiller: Connecticut. by John B. Morris; Moon Over Vermont, by Katherine M. Tilden; The Patched Roof, by Grace Fitzpatrick and many others.
 The exhibition will be open to the public from December to Decem- Der 31 from 10 to except Sundays and Mondays when it will be open from 2 to 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
NICK MASCOL|
 FILM MACNATE
Local Man Takes Over New Garden Theater
 Management Soon

Management of the New Garden theater on East Main street has been taken over by Nick Mascoli, well-known local theater operator, 1t was announced today. The theater, now closed for alterations, will be reopened in the near future, offering attractive moving picture programs at reasonable price of ad- mission.
 MT. Mascoli now operates the Car roll theater on North Main street. He will supervise the management of the two theaters.
 The New Garden is being com- pletly remodeled and altered. The interior is being redecorated, new seats are being installed and every thing possible for the convenience of patrons is being done. New mechanical equipment, of the latest type, will be used.
 MT. Mascoli plans a Grand Open ing when alterations are completed and the theater opens under its new management.
 Waterbury theatergoers will find at the New Garden the latest and best moving picture attractions. A policy of entertaining shows at the lowest possible prices will be fol- lowed under the management of MT. MaScoli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
President
President ST. JEAN BAPTIST SOCIETY ELECTS
Joseph NObert Accepts Presidency for 7th Time;
 Installation Planned

Joseph Nobert was elected for the seventh consecutive time as preSi- dent of the St. Jean-Baptist society at the annual election of officers at the Franco-American Social club last evening. As was expected, sev- eral changes at this election took place. This was unusual as very few changes are ever made among the officers of this society.
 HormiSdaS Frechette, who has been treasurer for several years and is a former president, declined the nomination. He was replaced by Roderique Adams, who is also treasurer of the American Social club. Other officers elected were: Elder, F. Elzear Baril; honor ary president, Arthur Noel, MT. Noel is president of the social club. Vice president, Conrad A. Baril; record ing secretary, Jogn B. La Vallee; as- Sistant recording secretary, Phillip RusSelle; financial secretary, Albert Boulin; auditors, William L. Cam bigue and Dr. Leon N. Phaneuf, Dr. Phaneuf is also treasurer of Boy Scout troop IS of St. Ann's church. Master of ceremonies, Lucien Der. trand; honor guards, Lucien Lar r1yee and Armand Adams: custod-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Deem Act Explained to Commercial Executives
BARNEY BURNS
 BECOMES COACH
Sergeant Tutors Middle bury FOrty=five Team for
 Card Party Tonight

All roads lead to Middlebury to- night and all cars stop at the cross- roads where the towns beautiful new Town Hall is located. One of those hilarious and enjoyable card parties given under the auspices of the Church of St. John of the Cross is scheduled to be held there tonight and everyone's invited for general good time, including not only the card-playing, but refreshments.
 Mrs. Omer J. Proulx is chairlady of the general committee in charge of events tonight, assisted by Francis w. Orencole. The following aides have been made: Mrs. John Ivory, Mrs. Jeremiah Dwyer, Mrs. Harold Terry, Mrs. Margaret Payne, Mrs. Jean l.. Archambault, Mrs. Chris topher Riley, Mrs. John Daly, Mrs. Ralph Bernier, Mrs. Francis w. Orencole and Mrs. Frank Mcintyre.
 There will be sections for various games with an especially large one reserved for the forty-five teams from Waterbury. Middlebury teams have just been waiting for a chance to get a crack at some of those fancy" teams from Waterbury and are primed to send them home we'll beaten tonight. Incidentally the committee let it be known that Sers geant Barney" Byrnes had been coaching the Middleburyites on the sly recently so anything can fe ex- pected.
 Some of the city's outstanding teams warming up their fingers for tonight's fray out in the Middlebury hills are: St. Francis Xavier Holy Name, Ear Renders, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. Johns, Watertown, St. MichaePs, Waterville, St. Margaret's, St. Thomas, Blessed Sacrament, Royal Neighbors, Irish Americans. St. Patrick's, Sacred Heart, St. An thony, Prospect, St. Michaels, Naug- atuck, and Immaculate Conception.
 Prizes and refreshments will be included on the program.
 A Middlebury bus may be boarded on Leavenworth street, Waterbury at 8:15 p. m. The last bus leaves town hall for Waterbury at 12 midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Address By Federal Official Highlights
 Days Opening Session
Training Centers Urged in Compliance With New Law; President iebeskind Gives Address of Wel-
 come to Visiting Delegates

Commerce and the New England Council have contributed much to the Nation and New England. It is apparent to me that such men and women as, you, are the 1aborers in the vast fields of en- deavor in this nation. Leader ship is badly needed; intelligent Xelf thinking and making others think for themselves and cooper atively, is a grand achievement.
 Inherent Right
 Each person has an inherent right to to think as he so desires, whether 1t be employer or labor. We in Waterbury are proud of many things, but, I believe, our proudeSt possession is our CO., operative spirit. Our Chamber holds the confidence, I believe, of most of our people.
 Your program indicates an in- teresting meeting. You wish to begin, therefore, may conclude by trusting your assembly here will be profitable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
COLLEGE HONORS
 KENNETH KELLEY
Local Boy on Deans List at Becker Business
 School in Worcester

Kenneth Kelley, resident of Wa terbury and at present 8 student at Mecker College of Business Admin istration and Secretarial Science, Worcester, Mass, has been selected as one of the highest ranking stu dents at the college, for the first quarters of the school term, and is placed on the deans list.
 Becker College is one of the oldest business colleges in New England, having an enrolment of more than 800 young men and women. When he graduates, MT. Kelley vii be equipped to enter the business world with a broad perspective, a thorough technical knowledge, and a specialized knowledge on the pro- feSsional level.
 Hastings Hawkes. is the dean oi the college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
FIRST FATAL ACCIDENT

Boston, Dec. 2.-(UP)-The first fatal accident in the Sumner traffic tunnel under Boston harbor since it was opened four years ago had talk en the life of Hans Jacobsen, 52. of Brooklyn. N. Y, today.
 Jacobsen ships carpenter on the s. s. Dorothy Luckenbach was thrown to the tunnel pavement yesterday when the automobile in which he was riding burst q tire and crashed against the wall. The car ran over hi mon the rebound. Two shipmates were injured in the accident,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
FRIENDLY SHOT
 ENDS FATALLY

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 2-CUP)- Frederick Fitzgerald, 18, Thomp- sonville, died at hospital today from 8 bullet wound in the back which ploice said was inflicted when two friends tried to scare him by firing revolver at his feet as he walked along the street last night with a girl companion.
 State police held Ghislain GoSse- lin, IT, and Thomas Stinson, 16, both of Thompsonville for questioning Gosselin, they said, fired two shots, one of which struck the ground near Fitzgerald and the other went high and hit him in the back.
 Both GoSSelin and Stinson offered blood transfusiors to save his life but he expired shortly after an emergency operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
President

Several committees are presently completing arrangements for an appropriate event to fittingly cele- hrate the successful termination of the mortgage fund campaign of the FrancO-American Club. A committee on ways and means selected by President Arthur Noel and supervised by Edmond Thi- bault as chairman, has completed its work and the necessary quota of funds has bee nrea1ized. The celebration will witness the burn. ing of the first mortgage on the clubs home on South Main street and will usher in a new chapter in the interesting history of the or ganizatiOn's plan of civic, educa- tion and social activities.
 Through personal sacrifices and generous contributions the French residents of Waterbury have com pleted their task and are now the sole owners of their community center. President Noel has voiced the clubs gratitude for the pub lies cooperation tnd to the donors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

President Harry Liebeskind of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce delivered the address of welcome as the quarterly meeting of the New England Association of Com- mercial Executives opened today at The Elton. The opening session was preceded by 9 luncheon.
 Following MT. Liebesk1ndS ad- dress, there was a talk by Kenneth Haas. of the Office of Education Department of the Interior. His subject was "The George-Deen Act, What It Is and How It Works" and the talk was followed by 8 general discussion
 MT. Haas urged the need of local training centers in distributive oc- equations. The George-Deen act, he said, offers subsidies or grants to states which have an acceptable plan of giving proper training to those engaged ind istributive occu- pations, Store owners and employees and other distributive workers will benefit.
 A question and answer period was scheduled to begin at 4 o'clock and a dinner will be held at 8 o'clock tonight. The principal speaker will be John H. Goss, and his subject ''The Economic and Ethical Responsibility of the Aver age Man and Woman"
 The session will end tomorrow afternoon, following a busy morn- ing program.
 MT. Liebeskinds address today was as follows:
 AS a longtime member, com- mittee worker, director and now president of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, have an impression, believe, of the mo- tivating force behind your organ ization and those from time-to- time conferences.
 Changing Pace
 You in your work, like we in business, must be alert to the ever-changing pace, and must take inventory first of yourself and then of the field of work in which you are engaged.
 To me, an alert Chamber o1 Commerce is the difference be- tween an active community and one which is indifferent. In the wears of my experience of work ing with the local Chamber of Commerce. I have often wondered why this organization, as well as many others, could not nave a larger membership and income because of the multitude of d1- swrsified activities undertaken. Carefully watching the process, l know as well as you, that a vast majority of your endeavOr is for the benefit of the public general ly. Our own experience. how ever, has taught us that we must depend upon comparatively few in relation to our population, to make possible the service to the many. Long ago I have come to the conclusion that such tnstitu- tions as the Chamber Of Com merce or under whatever other name such organizations may operate, must become a clearing house for public service and must identify itself in the public mind as an institution free and unen- cumbered, uncontrolled by anyone or any group to the end that 1t may properly render the service expected of it.
 Highest Estate
 believe you are leaving an in- delible impression which will live and grow beyond you expecta- ton. No person can give so much of themselves as you do, unself- ishly, without leaving a mark high on the ridgepole of life.
 To live, working for and with his fellowman, is mans highest estate. No praise or compenSa- ton can add one iota to such en- deavor.
 The United States Chamber of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
FRATERNAL
 NEWS
Frigentina

Vito Ciampi was elected presi- dent of the Frigentina Society at the organizations annual meeting last night at Liberty hall. He Suc- ceeds Amedeo Pelosi who did not run for reelection.
 Reelected officers were Joseph Famigletti, vice-president; John Ciullo, financial secretary; An- thony Solomita, recording secre- tary; Joseph Calo, treasurer; and Philip Cirello, marshal.
 The society's annual Christmas party will be held December IT, with MT. Pelosi heading the ar- arrangements committee. A donation to the Italian Aid committee was voted last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

ian of children's funds, Henry Phaneuf. Rev. Ernest A. Lamon- tagne, pastor of St. Ann's church is the society's chaplain.
 The newly elected officers will be installed with units from Torring- ton, Bristol and Watertown at time and place to be designated by Albert E. Trothier of Bristol, vice. president of the national executive committee. Refreshments were served after the election of officers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
OLD LABOR MAN DIES

Danbury, Conn.,, Dec. 2-(UP)- John J. O'Hara. who was president of the Danbury Hat Makers Union for five years until 1887, died late last night after a long illness.
 He was born in Ireland, learned the hat making trade as boy and served the union in several official capacities since 1911.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
B. P. o. E.

A regular business meeting of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks was held last night at the lodge rooms on West Main street. Plans were made for the distribution of Christmas baskets to needy fam flies of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Odd Fellows

State officers of odd Fellows will make their annual inspection of Canton Martin of this city De- cember IS. At the same meeting, to be held at Odd Fellows hall, officers for 1899 will be chosen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
C. & C. Society

Officers of the Caiatina e Con- naziOnah Auxiliary will be elected. at the annual meeting Tuesday night at Moose hall. The Auxiliary will hold 8 Christmas party De- cember 16 at Casa Italiana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
"TAILOR-MAID" GIRL

Among the 47 beauties featured in Paramount's Artists and Models Abroad" is Linda Yale, the Des Moines, Ia., model known as Holly woods Tailor Made Girl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

done the name-calling, and said he hit Morency only after the latter had first struck him.
 Joseph Steponavich, g, of 605 North Riverside street, charged with driving under the influence of liquor, received continuance till tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
CELLAR FIRE

A short circuit in the cellar of a home at 137 Walnut street brought out three companies of firemen shortly before 8 o'clock this morn ing. Bremen said there was no damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02

Raymond J. Tanning will speak at the opening session of 'The Front Page" forum at the Central Y.M.C.A. on Monday at 8 p. m. Current news events will be dis cussed by speaker and audience. All "" members are invited to participate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-02
Retiring Treasurer
.Y.M.C.A. Notes

The students of the Mattatuck Technical Institute of the Y. M. c. A. will hold their next monthly get-together at the Uni- verSity Club rooms on Monday at 7:30 o'clock. There will be a brief business meeting followed by a talk on the Automatic Pilot" by a representative of the Sperry Gyroscope Company of New York. Guy Winston, Jr., will preside.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-05
Defender Demands Player
Be Barred From Baseball
Editorial In Current Chicago Defender)


Mr.. RUPERT OLD GOLD CIGARETTES AND CITIZENS OF
Jake Powell the bully baseball 100000
last Friday when being questioned Bob
radio station WGN the White park Chicago
sponsored by Old Gold cigarettes What occurred this:
Bob Elson-How keep during
order to keep up your batting average?
Jake Poweloh, that's easy policeman niggers
the head with my blackjack.
Powell professional bully
dad egg among his has
mond several occasions by policemen caused trouble
almost every city in the American League circuit
He given ten days suspension by baseba high commits
soner Judge M Landis for his sur to the black
But that is not enough punishment.
Powell should be banned organized
wondering why Jake Rupert the Yankees
hires Powell will continue let him when Rupert
the of thousands of black citizens his Yankee Stadium
sells his beer all black making
this cigarettes sponsored
talk also enjoys lucrative business from the black
been entirely apology Black people have learned
flight fire with fire" will all
with Powell and his that
where he will have the opportunity exhibit his ignorance
dangerous blackjack revolver.
citizens of Dayton Ohio where he patrols
he believes lawlessness AS
boasts about the bruazes the people supposed
iot breeder" clothed in the uniform of law and
and dangerous element in both civic and circles
For good ALL organized
baseball discharged from the Dayton Ohio police
people realize power dolars
Dayton employ ballot correctly they
Powell police force
Chicago Defender.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-05
Leonard COlstOn
and Partner Nab
Slugger Bandit

Minneapolis Detective Leonard
o. Colston hadn't been back from
his vacation for 48 hours before he
and his partner, w. F. Mealy, had
nabbed a culprit.
The two officers arrested Harry
Johnston, 80, who gave his address
as 513 Lyndale Ave. N, who has
confessed to blackjacking Louis
Michlin, fruit store proprietor, 1900
Sixth Ave. N. Johnston tried a
daring daylight holdup of the mer-
chant. When he slugged Michlin
three or four times the man Crap
pied with him.
His cries of help were heard by
others who called the detectives,
who were in a squad car a block
away.
Johnston now faces a Jail term.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-05
Radio Breakfasts

Over Station WCCO Sunday
morning at $3.50 a. m. wings
Over Jordan" nationwide broad
cast featuring religious songs
Negro spirituals and five-minute
address by prominent Negro. At
10 a. m. Sunday the famed South
ernaires quartet for a 80 minute
broadcast. Sunday night over
WTCN from 1890 to 10:45 the
Earl Hines orchestra from Chicago.
Tuesday night, August 9, the Err
skine Hawkins band will be heard
over WTCN. The Armstrong
Ambers fight will be broadcast
Wednesday beginning at 8 p. m.
over WTCN.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-08-05
Yankee Base
ball Player
.. Insults Group
Use of Epithet Ms Stirs Up
Hornets Nest

Chicago, Aug. 4.-Thousands of
colored people in the states sur
rounding this city are incensed over
remarks made on the radio last
Friday by Alvin ("Jake") Powell,
New York Yankee Baseball Clubs
outfelder.
Powell being interviewed on the
Old Gold cigarette program over
station WGN in answer to a ques-
ton put to him by Bob Elson as to
what he did to keep in trim during
the winter months, blurted out, 30,
that's easy. Pm a policeman and 7
beat hrs over the head with my
blackjack while I'm on my beat"
Powell is Dayton, Ohio, police
man and his beat is in a section
largely inhabited by Negroes.
Immediately after his insulting
remarks the station cut him off the
air but not soon enough because
thousands of angry phone calls
and kilograms poured into the radio
station. Protest to Baseball High
Commissioner K. M. Lands brought
Powell ten day suspension.
Both Chicago and New York
Negroes protested to Col. Jacob
Rupert, the WGN radio station
and the manufacturers of Old Gold
cigarettes, who sponsor the sports
broadcast.
A delegation of prominent Chi
cagoans lodged formal protest to
Charles Comiskey, president of the
Chicago White Sox, the Windy
City American League team. Sec
rotary Gardiner told the delegation
that the White Sox management
regretted Powell's behaviour.
So intense was the feeling that
on Saturday and Sunday Yankee
players were guarded to and from
the park by Chicago police.
New York fans plan to launch
an intensive drive to have the
Yankees get rid of Powell. Thou
sands of dollars are spent with the
New York Yankees Ball Club by
New York Negroes weekly.
Dayton Wrath also
Meanwhile Dayton, Ohio, colored
citizens will seek to have Powell
removed from the police force
when he returns at the close of the
season.