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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
Strike At Button Co.
May Be Settled Today
Deputy Labor Commissioner Attends Conference Be.
tween Officials, Employees Pickets "Carry On

Forty-eight employees Of the mold
ing department of the waterbury
Button Company remained out on
strike and maintained an active
picket line today as lengthy con-
ference toward settlement of con-
troversial issues which precipitated
the strike, was held within the COM
pany offices. Participating in the
conference are members of the
striking group, officials of the Wat
erbury Brass Workers Union, off,
cials of the company, and Morgan
r. Mooney, deputy state labor COM
missioner.
Conference On
The conference started at 10 a. m.
and had not concluded at an early
hour this afternoon. 1t was appar-
ent from the length Of the confer
ence that some sort of headway
toward settlement was being made.
AS the morning passed with no
signs Of completion and no an
nouncements Of settlement or dead
lock, the pickets who have patrolled
the main gates Of the factory in
orderly fashion since the strike
started yesterday, continued on their
vigil. Rudy Tata, business agent Of
the local truckers union has stated
that union truckers are not requir-
ed to pass the picket line.
Representing the strikers at the
conference are John ]. Driscoll,
executive secretary Of the Water
bury Brass Workers Union; Alex
Cashin, organizer, and the following
employees: Leo Belisle, Joseph Bro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
STOCK STAR WITH
FEDERAL PLAYERS

James Sheehy of Ansonia will make
his 30th appearance in Hartford on
the stage of the Avery Memorial
when the White unit Of the WPA
federal theater opens its four-day
engagement of Franz Molnar's
modern classic of the theater, Lii
ioni," Wednesday evening, Sept. q.
Previous to joining the federal
theater last fall. Sheehy played with
several stock companies throughout
the east.
In May Of this year he scored a
tremendous hit In "Anna Christie, -
which the federal theater staged at
the Avery Memorial with Richard
Bennett, stage and screen star as
guest director.
The title role of "Liliom" will be
played by Floyd Pattee and the lead
ing feminine role viii be played by
Mara Sterling.
Other prominent roles will be
played by Eddie O'Shea, Adele Bar
rio. James CarIey. Polly Pelcher Ruth
Gaise, Fanny Ray, Vincent Urichio,
Peter Cusanelli, Lew LOOMS, Vincent
Rourke, Helen Holmes, Burks Claire,
Edgar Camp, Edward Worthingtcu.
Francis V0ntlais and Charles Qe-
rard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
THIEVES ATTEMPT
TO DESTROY CAR
Abandoned Auto, Stripped
of Accessories Set on
Fire Deliberately

Police today began a hunt for
automobile thieves who last night
set fire to an automobile after strip
ping 1t of all removable equipment.
The car was set on fire on Jersey
street and was badly damaged.
Fire Marshal Den Lahey, after an
investigation In which he was aided
by Private Jerry Griffin, reported to
police that he believed the car had
been set on fire deliberately.
1t was learned today that the car
was owned by Domenic Scozzafava,
of 1l8 Meadow street. The owner
ship of the car was established after
a check-up of the engine numbers.
Mr.. Scozzafava said the car was
stolen from a parking place at Mea-
dow and Canal streets.
Firemen went to Jersey street, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
Waterbury Societies
Represented In Group
Sponsoring Gathering
Attorney Omick to Ofciate as Master Of Ceremonies
in Presenting List Of Distinguished Guests Of
Honor--5,OOO Expected at Outing

playing some Of the we'll known folk
songs will be rendered. Vocal selec-
tons by the Terryville Male chair
will be sung. Another entertainment
feature will be q dance by q nations
ally known sword dancer who will
give his Interpretation OF native
Russian Cossack sword dances.
Radio Program
At $3.50 p. m, radio program will
announce under direction of G. g.
Wislocki Of Seymour which will take
place from the grounds.
At 800 Governor Wilbur l.. Gross
who has accepted the honorary
Craftsmanship will deliver a 10-min-
ute talk over the radio.
Following the radio talk Senators
Augustine Lonergan and Francis r
Maloney will address the gathering
and the following congressman have
also been invited to speak: j. Jo-
seph Smith, william Citron, Her
man Kopplemann, william Fitzger.
aid, James Stanley and Alfred N.
Philips. Mayor Danaher of Meriden
will also speak. Other well known
civic speakers will be heard In short
addresses. Attorney Stephen A, Ho-
mick Of Waterbury will introduce
the speakers.
Committees
The committee In charge Of the
affair is composed of Governor
Gross, honorary chairman; Joseph
Ostapkevich of Hartford, vice chair-
man; Stephen A. Homick, Water
bury and A. H. Kaschak Of Bristol;
speakers committee, Joseph Breyar
and John Nestoriak of Shelton
award committee, Roman Nazaruk
and John Muchka of Hartford and
Bristol, Anthony Homick and Mich
ael Karlock of Waterbury and Sey.
mour; refreshment committee, Sam
uel Kisson of Seymour, souvenir
committee, g. s. Wislocki OF Sey-
mour, Michael A. Batza Of Shelton
and Leo Ostapkevich of Hartford
publicity committee, John Bilas Of
New Britain and Prokop Sabato.
wich of Waterbury; ticket commit.
tee, Michael Mudrey of Ansonia and
George Cherpak of New Britain;
committee on additional refresh
ments, Stephen Melesko Of Meriden
and Andrew Augustine Of New Brit
ain grounds committee.
The State Russian American Civic
association of Connecticut consists
of Russian organizations and Rus
sian people from all towns In the
state. The Young Peoples Russian
association Of Waterbury and the
Carpatho- Russian American Politi-
cal club Of waterbury are members
of the state organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

ply, Charles DeMarine, James Up
ton, Frank Vario, lyon Vallee.
1t was expected that H. william
Baer, secretary and assistant treas
urer Of the Waterbury Button Com
pany would be the principal repre-
sentative of the company at the
conference.
Proposals
The proposals of the union, which
were submitted to the company five
weeks ago, one week after the
workers were organized, consist of
a wage increase of Ave cents an
hour; seniority rule, union shop
and written contract.
Mr.. Driscoll claimed that the
company was guilty of stalling in
the negotiations for the agreement,
and for this reason the strike was
voted by the employees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

The state Russian American civic
association committee has completed
plans for its third annual outing
which will be held on Sunday, Sept.
10, at Hanover park, Meriden. About
5000 members, representing units
from ell parts of the state, are ex-
pscted to attend.
The committee In charge, headed
by Joseph Cstapkevieh of Hartford,
has worked zealously for the past
two months to make this years af-
fair its outstanding event. The affair
will start at o'clock in the AFTER
noon at which time musical pro-
gram under the direction of Micha
Richl0 and his Balalaika orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

who has recently been appointed
Bishop Of the Diocese Of Burling-
ton, vt.
One OF the many members OF the
hierarchy TO attend the congress will
be Most Reverend John Gregory
Murray, Archbishop of st. Paul.
Archbishop Murray was born in this
city.
City Delegation
Several local priests and nuns
will play active parts in the vari-
Gus congress programs. A large
delegation from this city will at
tend all or some Of the sessions
during the four-day period.
Clergy, religious and laity from
all parts of the United States and
Canada will attend the congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
RUMMACE SALE

Lady Foresters, Pine Rock Circle,
No. 20, announce that a rummage
sale will be held at "a Scovill street
Friday, Sept. l6 and Saturday, Sep
TENDER II. Mrs. James Coogan
chairman OF the arrangements COM
inittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
EYE ON THIRD TERM

Washington, Sept 15.-(UP).--
President Roosevelt ''has his eye on
1910" but probably has told no one
whether he will seek third term,
Postmaster General James A. Farley
asserted today in the third INSTALL
ment of his political memoirs in the
American Magazine. Until Mr..
Roosevelt commits himself, "a huge
question mark should be placed af-
ter any and all speculations about
1940," he wrote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

Pearl Lake road, after an alarm had
been received late last night. The
fire had originated In the back seat
ofthe car, and the interior and root
Of the vehicle were badly burned.
1t appeared that the thieves set
the car on fire in an effort to make
1t unidentit1able. Valuable equip
ment was stripped from the auto
mobile before 1t was set ablaze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

DR.. M. Carroll Culhane an
nounces the opening Of his Office,
at "a Central avenue, for the
practice Of dentistry. He recently
completed his interneship ut st.
Mary's hospital.
Ur. Culhane was born In this
city, the son Of the late Mr.. and
Mira. Maurice Culhane, the former
for many years an officer Of the
waterbury Lodge Of Elks. He at
tended 81. Margaret's Parochial
school and Crosby High scholo.
lie received his pre-dental
training at Fordham University,
Nee York City, and was graduated
from the Tufts College Dental
school in the class Of 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
American Civic Assn In State Meeting Sunday
Former Local Priests
To Conduct Meetings
Bishop McAuffe Selects Father MuIcahy, Father Nc
Cuen to Assist at Sessions of CatechetiCa Congress

Rev. Thomas Mucahy, former pastor of the Church
of S. Peter and Paul. will lead of the sessions of the
fourth National Catechetca Congress of the Confraterny
of Christian Doctrine at Hartford October IA Father
Mucahy pastor Of St Augustines church. Hartford
will direct meeting OF the Helpers Institute at the Com
dav of the National Congress-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

The tiny rainfish Of South Amer
lea leaps from the water, rests In
the surface vegetation, and rep0ses
for hours with half of Its body ex-
posed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
Rulldine

Building construction In he
Philippines IN the first three months
Of this year was S6nper cent greater
than ln the corresponding period
Of 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15
Father McCuen

Father McCuen
Rev. Joseph McCuen, former as
sistant at the Church Of the 1mmac-
ulate Conception, has been named
by Bishop Maurice r. McAuliffe 70
act as chairman OF one of the con-
gress committees. Bishop McAuliffe
is honorary chairman Of the conven-
ton. The chairman is Rev. Mat
thew F. Brady, Waterbury native,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-15

ALL OVER TOWN women are
a cheering! Wonder Bread
the famous Slo-Baked loaf-is
now only lOe!
That's why everybody's flock.
ing to buy Wonder Bread -. the
bread chosen the ONE BEST over
all others in actual comparison
by impartial housewives.
Actually 465, 563 women have
taken the time to make this dra-
matte store comparison. And
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
AMONG DAYTON
CHURCHES
Mckinley Church


Mrs. Minnie Nance will lead the
service of worship in the Church
School at 9:30 a. m. Charles Early
attended the High Y Boys Confer
ence ut Massillon, Ohio, Friday Dec.
2 as a delegate from our school.
Morning worship at / a. m. Rev.
w. FL. McCallum, our pastor, will
preach a special sermon; subject.
THE Word of God. /" This is COM
bined effort, sponsored by pastors
Of the Protestant Churches Of the
city to acquaint their members with
the many benefits to be derived
from earnest and regular study of
this Book of books.
Union communion service by the
Union Stewards at o'clock in the
afternoon.
The Young Peoples department
meets at 6:3o p. m. with Miss Fanny
Rogers in charge.
Golden Hour program by the
senior choir, 5 to 9 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rueben Bell of
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02

Princeton, Ind, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rutledge, Mrs. Mabel Taylor of New
Castle, Pa. and q group Of men re-
preventative of the Zeno Club were
among the visitors who worshiped
with us last Sunday.
Visitation by the Grim Reaper to
three families Of our church brings
expressions of sympathy from the
members to Mrs. Ida Regulus, whose
father was buried Thanksgiving
Day. To Mrs. Emma Rogers, called
to Ky because of the death Of her
brother-in-law; and to Mrs. Pinson,
who Is In Chicago, Ill. for the fun
eral of her sister.
December Dollar Drive, Dec. IL.
Be prepared to do your part Yonr
church is depending on You.
Rev. w. H. MeCallum, pastor
Nj. Artie Henderson, reporter.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
VIII Socialization
C o n / n u : :?

The announcement of the utility
industry's expansion program en-
couraged ali business and was re-
iected throughout the entire econ
omic structure.
There is good reason for this be-
cause il was the utility industry
which took the lead in bringing the
country out Of the minor depres-
sion of the early POS. And a great
many authorities believe that, if it
is given q fair deal by government,
the utility industry can be a siln-
ilarly important factor in leading
lis out of the major depression that
began ten long years ago. When
utility development expands, there's
hardly an industry which isn't BEN
Gifted. A tremendous amount of
new employment is created through
out the nation Better times come to
thousands Of communities, from
village 10 metropolis. New taxable
wealth is created. New markets for
profitable investment are opened.
And these are the things which
make for economic normality.
The utility industry has an
nounced that it viii do its part. II
is now up to the public officials 10
meet that declaration with an
equally definite declaration Of an
equitable federal power policy. We
can't expect private citizens to in
vest hundreds of millions of dol
lars for electric expansion and
equipment If government agencies
are to continue to make free grants
and loans to municipalities, which
destroy private utility investments
We can't expect the industry 10
make the tremendous contribution
to recovery that is hoped, if the
ruthless political drive for social
zation of the industry is fostered
and continued.
We have had enough Of utility
batting. We have learned that it is
prolonging hard times. The utilities
will go ahead with unprecedented
vigor- if they are given fair OPP
portunity, which is all they ask.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
TOMORROW'S
r "A x z S

No longer can the American citi.
zen look abroad Ut the heavy tax
burden borne by the European citi-
zen and with d sigh Oh relief thank
providence that he is not cursed with
IN equally heavy burden. The shoe
ms on the other foot. Actual cost Of
government in this country now
challenges that Of Great Britain.
According to figures compiled by
the united States Chamber Of Conn
mercs, American taxes in 1887
were AZ per cent more than III 1923
and 22 per cent more than in 1928
British per capita taxes, on the
contrary, were 5 per cent less in
1887 than in 1928 and only about s
per cent more than III 1928.
Actual per capita taxes collected in
this country about equal the per
capita tax IN Britain. But, Britain
has steadfastly elung to balanced
budget, or very close to one, while
since 1880 this country has squand-
cred itself into the red to the tune
Of $4,000. 100000! In other words,
there are $4,000, 100000 Of deferr-
ed taxes hanging over the head Of
American citizens which eventually
must be paid. Otherwise, every
man, woman and child in the coun-
try will suffer the intolerable hard
ship Of national bankruptcy.
The public purse string must be
drawn against the irresponsible ac-
tons Of demagogic politicians, or
the American dollar will sooner or
later become nothing but worthless
souvenir. Investments, jobs, oppor-
tunities, cash savingsall viii be
wiped out.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
Feed The Birds
- = = T : Y = :
WALTER WHITE
Seeretary.

Editor 'The Forum
Each succeeding year small
minority of our people shuttle oil,
but larger number each year
shuttle in
Each succeeding year our kinder
garten pupils enteg first year and
our eighth grade enter high.
Each succeeding year the binds
one year older and have enjoyed
one or more new thrills.
Each succeeding year the birds
come and 90 or stay the winter
with u.s.
The past season has been very
favorable for the birds and nropa-
CATION has been prolific In other
words more birds to feed and water.
AS it only requires so days of
repetition to create d law Of habit J,
the regular feeding Of birds until
Christmas will insure their safety
until another summer
The crumbs from the table of our
lowest paid workers will feed daily
a dozen birds; Enlist the children
as q first lesson ii love and loyalty.
To me, personally, heaven
would be only 66 2-3 per cent per-
feet without the birds.
r. II. EIRKENDALL,
/ Dayton, Ohio.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02

Refugees
We think we note slight loosen-
ing of the bands Of prejudice and
prescription against Negroes since
the violent anti-racial expressions
began abroad. Perhaps there Is a
sudden realization that the Negro
! might be needed as hulWatk ~
gainst oppression Of white minority
groups in this country, which Il
making somewhat changed atti-
tude Oh the part of some Of onI
fellow citizens.
Anyway, for whatever the cause,
| we are thankful to see the yoke for
! as made a little easier to bear here.
| The acceptance of the principles OF
| human brotherhood has been slow in
our own country, but progress IN
this direction has really been made.
True, we open the morning paper
and note that another Negro has
been lynched, and we do not expect
to see those who are beating the
tomtoms for the Jews III Germany
be equally as vociferous in behalf
of the Negro at their door, but some
progress toward fairness has been
made and is being made, neverthe-
less.
We note that some Of our leaders
are alarmed, lest the Negro masses
not be sufficiently solicitous Of the
welfare of the jews abroad. We
note, however, that whenever ex-
pressions come from the Negro
masses themselves, they are usually
TO inquire about the oppression Of
the Negro here in America. Italy
has lately banned Jews in all en-,
ployment except small trades and
common labor, Even in New York
State, we had to have special laws
passed to give the Negro a break ii
utility jobs, and to keep out discrim.
ination on public works jobs.
We do not approve Of oppression
in Europe and we are against it ii
Africa and the good old Z. S. A., too
u
Business Recognized
We are glad to note that two emf.
fnent Negro business men, Mr.. 4. G.
YBlount, president of the National
Negro Insurance Association, and
vice president and secretary OF the
Great Lakes Mutual Insurance Com
pany Of Detroit, and Mr.. &. M. Mar
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
EDITORIAL. :
True Support,

IN THESE days, when nations are
\ seeking to become increasingly
self-dependent. and when many
individuals find 1t difficult to feed
aiia clothe themselves and their
families. it ID useful TO gain the true
concept OF support. Humanity In
general regards material means OF
support al cause snstead OF effect,
he individual believes that he is
dependent on some particular bnsi-
ness, trade, or profession upon whose
success his livelihood depends, or
whose failure would bring poverty
and lack. In such ways mortals un-
Wiitins.~ make laws for themselves.
laws which eseem TO bind them in
their i1exorabie grip. until their
dawning understanding OF what real
~ constitutes support and mainten-
ance begins To free them.
In the solution OF any problem one
finds the Bible never-faiiing source
OF inspirations. assistance. and guild
ance. In the tweniy-third Psalm. we
read 81. Thou preparest a table
before ME In the presence OF mine
enemies: thou anointest my head
/ with oil; my cup runneth over. =
AHu III tIc lHlTly~IHtfu Chapter VI
Deuteronomy a27l lis the assurance.
'"fhe eternal God Is thy refuge. and
underneath are the everlasting
arms. Other statements In the Bible
point 10 God as the ever-present
source Of mans supply and main
tenance.
A beautiful instance of Gods sus.
tanning power Is recorded In the story
OF Elijah whom God directed to 20
TO the widow of Iarephath, as re-
lated In the seventeenth chapter OF
| Kings. In addition TO the lessons
OF love. unselfishness. faith, and trust
which may be learned from this
story, Is also the great example Of
Eliiah's confident Acknowledgement
OF God. divine Love as the source OF
their support, and as both able and
willing 10 supply his own and the
widows needs. The result was that
''the @barrel OF meal wasted not.
neither did the cruise OF oil fail, ac-
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-02
EDIT OR 5
Mali. BAG

November 10, 1898
TO The Editor Of The Forum:
We take pleasure IN sending you
herewith new N. A A. Y. p. pam
phlet, Racial lneq sles 81 Eauea-
ton, which is tie a dtIe Oh
what has been done u sae campaign
to equalize educatio. al opportunity
for Negro Americans. Particular
pertinence is given to this report hy
the announcement N Washington
yesterday Of the forthcoming publ
cation 81 report of the Financiai
Advisory Service of the American
Council OH Education d study OF
endowment income and investments,
1926 1887, prepared by a. Robert
Seass, and vi the fluctuations Of
endowment income Of forty-tive Of
the leading colleges and universities
in the United s ates a statement
Of enormous significance TO educa-
tion generally. ana even more O.
Negro education, is thet taSa'8on
since 1892 Ii restraining donofs
from giving, and also reiae .ancs
il reported u donors q establish
perpetuities
The report indicates distinct
trend downward 1T private philan
thropy Tor educational purposes,
though II is indicated taat 4 retutn
OF prosperity may partially lessate
riffs for education. such
ould, ii eoufse, bid Negro
with particular severity
especially ii the light of such recent
announcements AS we've made hy the
General Education Board and tie
Rosenwald Fund that their funds
are nearing exhaustion. Unless IN
dividual states and the federal gov
ernment arc induced 10 equalixc
educational opportunity FOR Negro
children the plight of the Negro
educatlonally u gong u be dark
indeed.
Foundations have indicated that
they viii not contribute 70 4 frontal
attack such rs the III A Al 81 Il has
made upon educational inequalities
The burden, therefore, must be
borne III the main by Negroes them-
selves, rs Is told II the attached
pamphlet rho phenomenal results
obtained u date were made possible
by Il grant from tie American Fund
for Public Service whose funds arc
exhausted
May We hope that your reading
Of the pamphlet might induce yon to
urge editorially that Negro citizens
give vigorous support to this tight
which means Sd much III dollars and
cents and increased educational op-
portunity to the Negro youth Of this
generation The fight must not be
stopped at tilae Whea definite TEX
suits are beinE secured fran the
preliminary work which has Just be-
gun
Ever sincerely,
WALTER WHITE
Secretary.