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Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
$1,000 IN CHICAGO FACE
STARVATION

CHICAGO, May, (CNA) = Eight
Negroes were arrested at the Oakwood
Relief Station, 2614 w. 18th Place,
within an hour of the discontinuance
of relief in this city and the issuing of
orders for the closing down of 2l re-
lief stations.
Relief recipients, Negro and white,
staged sitdowns at three stations,
while three more centers were picket
ed. Police forcibly evicted the sit
downers.
Meanwhile arrangements were made
at q Chicago depots of the Federal
Surplus Commodity Corporation to
feed $4,000 hungry families with
wartime diet of rice, dried fruit, and
beans.
Relief families will get "blue tickets"
which will entitle them to supplies
supposed to last month. Both Chi
cago Relief Administrator Leo NJ.
Lyons and Surplus Corporation Chief
Oscar F. Boyer admit the supply can
not last a week.
Foodstuffs on hand will permit each
family to receive the following, sup
posed to last a month: one pound Of
dried beans, one pound of rice, one
pound of butter, three pounds of cab
bage, two stalks of celery, eight
pounds of oranges.
Organizations of the unemployed,
backed by civic bodies and unions,
have demanded that Governor Horner
call special session of the state legis-
lature to grapple with the aid crisis.
Release of 100000 from the states
general fund, to be used for immedi
by the Illinois Workers Alliance,
which staged the picketing and sit
ate relief of the crisis, was demanded
downs.
With the closing down of the relief
stations, l,5O0 Negro and white en-
ployes of the Chicago Relief Admins
tration, were thrown out of work. On
" a skeleton staff of 400 was retained
to take care of bare routine.
The crisis was not confined to Chi
cago. In Belleville, Mayor George
ERamnsnider declared he would call a
"sales tax strike" against the state un-
| less relief funds are provided for the
towns 375 needy families.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
SICK AND
SHUT IN

Mrs. Mary Short, l0l7 So, 5th ST.,
returned to General Hospital and is in
a serious condition.
Mrs. Edna Freeman is in serious
condition at General Hospital.
Mr.. Wesly Hill, Oil 9th Ave No, IS
improving at Parkview Hospital.
Mrs. Ethel Mcintosh is very i'll at
ST. Barnabas Hospital after serious
operation.
Mrs. Helen Woods, 1913 4th St. So,
is quite i'll at her home.
Mr.. Jack Bush, 800 4th Ave. So, is
home from General Hospital.
Mr.. George Peters, COS Sth Ave No.
is improving at General Hospital.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
WOODARD FUNERAL HOME
REMODELS

The Woodard Funeral Home, locat-
ed at 1903 Lyndale North, has exten-
sively remodeled their present quarters
The building has been painted, a new
driveway has been put in, and there
have been several changes in the in
terror including decorating, which have
changed the appearance completely.
Modern effects have been the motif
of the interior, of which 'young Ted"
Our informant. seems very proud.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
CLIO, TO BRING MASSACRE
SUIT

CHICAGO, May, (CNA) Negro
and white workers who were shot and
beaten at the Republic Steel plant in
South Chicago last Memorial Day will
file suit against the company asking
damages of 100000, it was announced
this week.
The suits have been prepared by
CLIO. attorneys and will be filed in
Cleveland, Ohio, in the Common Pleas
court. Among the suits are 10 ask
ing $4,000 for each of the men, in
cluding one Negro worker, who were
killed when police attacked the picket
line at the South Chicago plant.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
Sweden Sends
Minneapolis Negro
Fighter

Johnny Nelson, age "a, 6 feet 2, pro-
duct of Sweden, may appear on the
Fred Lenhart, Frankie Androff card
to be held at the auditorium June 3rd.
Nelson, managed by Jimmie Dunn,
has an exceptionally good record, hay
ing won sixty three fights out of sixty
eight, fifty two by knockouts. His
longest string of knockout victories
came just prior to his meeting with
Make Rosenbloom, who broke up.
series of thirty nine straight knock
outs by getting draw.
Nelson comes here from California,
but claims Sweden as the place Of
his forbears, having left at the age of
one year.
1t has not been announced who will
meet the black viking.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
Mrs Belle Glover
Denied Old Age
Assistance

Mrs. Belle Glover, 3740 4th Ave. So.
Court. Mrs. Glover, whose old age as
was denied old age assistance by Dis
trict Judge Albert Emerson, of Mar
shall who was sitting on special as
signment in Hennepin County District
sistance claim had been previously re-
jected, requested change of venue
which was granted after previous eff
forts had failed to receive the proper
assistance. 1t was claimed by the
county, that Mrs. Glover decided her
home to her son-in-law, he in return
to provide substance for life.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
Ophelia Rice
Union Meet

Ophelia Rice w. c. T. Union met
Wednesday night at the home OF Mrs.
Mayme Carter, 2808 10th Ave So.
Final plans were made for a silver tea
to be given Sunday, June 18th, at the
home of Mrs. Maude Canty, l4O9 So.
5th St. from 2 to p. m. A splendid
program will be given. Miss Ophelia
Canty in charge. A delicious lunch
was served by the hostess. Mrs. M
c. Washington president.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28

The Mothers Effort Club met Fri
day, May 10th at the home of Mrs.
Katherine L. Smith, 244l 5th Ave So.
A representative from the Lone
Craftsman Association for Crippled
and Disabled Adults Inc, displayed
beautiful articles made by the handi-
cap people. A very instructive lecture
was given. The hostess served de-
licious repast. Mr.. M. E. Bell was
guest of the afternoon. Mrs. M. I.
Washington president.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
ONE NEGRO IN TRAFFIC
COURT IN PAST TWO
MONTHS

Only one Negro has made his ap-
p-arance in traffic court during the
past two months, and that was because
of some difficulty over license. In
view of the fact that extra efforts have
been made during the past two months
to apprehend and punish violators Of
traffic rules, this should make some
sort of record.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
.Ex-Soldiers TO
Hold Joint
Memorial Services

Joint Memorial Day Services will be
held Sunday, May %, at ST. Peters A.
M. E. Church. Organizations sponsor
ing the service include Charles Young
Camp, Spanish War Veterans. and
their Auxiliary, headed by their
President, Mrs. Fannie P. Lewis who
arranged the program, Johnny Baker
Post, Minneapolis, and Leslie Law
renee Post, St. Paul, American Legion
and their respective Auxiliaries.
Comrade Isaac L. Moore, DaS1r
Post, was speaker Friday at Sumner
School, on the Legion sponsored Pub
lie School Memorial program.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
C CLU B S

The Busy Bee Club met Tuesday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. w. Whit
taker, 519 Girard Avenue No. The
meeting started at 800 p. m. The
club, at this meeting thanked all par
ticipants in their recent program,
which proved to be success.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
ACE" o'NEAL, MINNEAPOLIS
CHARACTER, DIES

George "Ace" O'Neal, we'll known
Minneapolis character, died Saturday,
May Il, after a short illness in the
Funeral services were held Tuesday
from the Neal Funeral Home chapel
with Rev. H. w. Bolts, officiating. He
is survived by his wife, Maddie.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
NOTICE

H. L. Scott for Commissioners vol
unteer committee meeting to be held
at Phyllis Wheatley house, May 81,
8 p. m.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28
Hotel Fires,
Union Hires

A. B. Cassius, we'll known for his
civic activities, as we'll as his Union
Affiliations, was discharged from the
Curtis Hotel, last Saturday, presum-
ably because of his activities in his Or
ganization.
After a hearing by the International
Local Joint Board, a conference was
held with the hotel management. which
resulted in Mr.. Cassius being returned
to his former position.
He will resume his duties at once.
Albert Allen was selected as dele
gate to the mock Legislature held in
the capitol building, St. Paul, May 70
21, sponsored by the Minnesota Youth
Association.
Mr.. Allen has been an active Student
in the Minneapolis Labor School.
Twin-City herald., 1938-05-28

Bert R. Morton, born and raised in
Hennepin County. Mr.. Morton is pop
ular with people in all walks of life.
Much Of his popularity is due to his
splendid service as Deputy Sheriff in
Hennepin County, and Assistant
Chief of the MINI. Highway Patrol.
Has several excellent endorsements
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
BULLDOGS CAPTURE
 JUNIOR CROWN

Able" Deschenes the sparkplug of the Bulldog baseball staff yester- day pitched the Bulldogs to 5 to 4 win over the Revelers. This game meant the South End, Jr, cham pionship for the Bulldogs. Able" Deschenes struck out six and gave only two walks. Ferdinand Fournier, the brilliant shortstop, played very good game for the winners. He got three hits out of four times at bat scored one run, and drove in an- other run. The Bulldog uprising was in the last half of the seventh inning when Jimmy Mccarthy hit a single over third base, stole sec- ond and third and came in on a wild pitch. Then Deschenes walk ed, Pop" Paranteau advancing both men and Fournier hit his third sin- gle over first base scoring Able" and sending Pop" to third. Then Fournier stole second, having men on second and third with no outs, Reardon flied out bringing Jackie Travers to bat. Jackie hit a slow grounder to shortstop and beat the throw to first base, a run scoring and advancing Fournier to third. Courtney and Florio both flied out to the shortStop.
 The Bulldogs are not afraid to play any team in this city and they are not scared. When Mgr Sammy Procopion gets good and ready to play the teams he would notify them through this column. He has booked several out of town games and that's why they cannot play the teams in this city. The Bulldogs have two remaining games for this week one Saturday when they play the Acorns and the other Sunday afternoon when they play the North End Lions. The teams that Proco- pion refers to aret he Pemberton Aces and the Aver Eagles. The score by innings:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
FLATFEET SETFOR
 TORRINCTON TEST

Sergt. Chas. (We wuz robbed) Mo- Weeney will lead his contingent of all-star ball players representing the Waterbury Police Department against the Torrington Police nine at Fuessenich Field, Torrington, Sunday, August IA. The Waterbury team comprised of the following players: Tiger" Kane, Phalen, "Bill' Foley, Overton, Johnny Dris- coll, Don Monaghan, Rielly, Cavan- augh, "Johnno" Murphy, Jake" Lawlor, the former Washington col lege flash, Johnny Meaney who held the Torrington team hitless last year and Jimmy Little are out to repeat their victory of last year.
 Sergt. McWeeney, who established quite reputation for himself years ago as pitcher will forfeit his role of an infielder 11 errors, two in- nings, l93D, to return to the mound this year and gives the following statement to the press: You have heard and read about Johnny Van- der Nicer but he hasn't got a thing on me, why, I'll stand that Torring- ton bunch right on their heads with my jug-handle curve. My arm is just as good as it was twenty years ago, I'm like Tennyson's babbling brook, I go on forever. My boys are in perfect condition and when we turn on our power-house attack those Torrington boys will have to get out their squad cars to chase the balls. You can definitely quote me as saying, that we vii Twin that game Sunday. hands down."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
GRANT WARNED
 ABOUT HEALTH
Paints Twice at Rye; His Blood Pressure Very
 LOw-WOn't Quit

Rye, N. Y, Aug. 12-CUP)- Bryan M. Grant, Jr., of Atlanta, Mighty Mite" of tennis, was ad- vised today to give up the game temporarily "or probably wind up in wheel chair
 Grant, who collapsed twice while playing in the eastern lawn cham pionships at the Westch chest e r Country club yesterday, laughed at the warning and said: I'm all right and I have no intention of default ing today"
 Grant, who has i.~ fully re- gained his strength from a recent appendectomy, first collapsed in the third and deciding set against Ma tional Collegiate Champion Frank Guernsey of Orlando, Fla. He re- vived after he had been given first aid and won his way into the quar- ter-final round. After the match he tainted again, and was ordered to bed by Dr. E. J. Healey, who dis covered Bitsy's blood pressure had sunk to the "perilous level" of 70.
 AS the No. 4 nationalist and a member of last years Davis cup team, Grant was seeded third for the eastern title. His scheduled op- ponent today was Jack Kramer of Montebello, Cal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
Guggimo And Mack To Mix Monday
 At Savin Rock

New Haven, Aug. 12.-Johnny Mac, of New Britain, claimant of the Connecticut lightweight title, and always a consistent performer here, will be back in the local ring on Monday night when he faces Carl (ReO Guggino of Hartford, at the White City stadium, Savin Rock. They travel over the 10-round route.
 There exists much dispute con- corning the present title holder of the. Connecticut lightweight crown. Guggino claims that Mack has no right to be announced as the 135- pound king in this state. Another boy that disputes Mack's claim is Johnny Bellus of New Haven. Bellus states that he won the title when he knocked out Phil Baker at Nor walk last simmer.
 State Athletic Commissioner Frank s. Coskey, however. inormed Pro- moter Dick Gray that the winner of Monday nights bout between Mack and Guggino will undoubted- ly be recognized as champion until Bellus meets the winner. Bellus, &C., cord1ng to reports, stands ready to meet either Mack or Guggino here next month.
 Contracts call for both Mack and Gubbino to tip the scales not over 135 pounds. Reports from training quarters report that the fighters are tipping the scales around 136 pounds but expect to hit the 135 mark at the weighing in ceremonies Mon- day afternoon. Mack shifted his training quarters from Hartford to New Britain yesterday He went six fast rounds with Jackie Alexander and looks in great shape.
 Interest in the coming bout is statewide. Promoter Dick Gray re- ports that New Britain will be rep resented by over 800 fans who will cheer Mack on. Hartford is also de- manding choice ringside seats and the White. City A. c. officials ex- pect close to 4,000 fans will be on hand to view the presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
.SEAB|SCU|T IN
 SPECIAL TODAY
Match Race for $25,0O0 at Del Mar Track in
 California

Los Angeles, Aug. 12.-UP).-As thoroughbreds go, Seabrcuit is a little horse, standing slightly more than 15 hands high; but after to- days $25,000 match race with Bing Crosbys Ligaroti he may be among the first five all-time money win- nerS.
 Seabiscuit, picked up by Charles s. Howard for $6,500 as castoff three-year-old r o m Wheatley stables in 1886, already has won $290,350 and stands seventh in the line of champion money winners Most of this was earned in 1887 when the little bay son of Hardtack won the handicap championship.
 If George Woolf can bat him home today ahead of Ligaroti, a trim, black speedster from the Pam pas of South America, that total will swell to $315,350, and Seabiscuit will jump past Isinglass, mate and Zev in the purse championship. Sun Beau won $376, TIA; Equipoise, $338,- 61O; Gallant Fox, s328,165; and Phar Lap, $322,250
 Two handicaps face Seabiscuit in the added feature which will be staged between the ourth and fifth races at the Del Mar track. The l 1-8 mile distance favors Ligaroti, because it is in the stretch of the longer races that Seabiscuit usually runs his heart out. Also, Seabiscuit will be shouldering 16 pounds more weight than his black rival, 130 pounds to IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
Pontes, Civiltas In Feature
 Game Saturday
BY THE SPECIAL REPORTER

BY THE SPECIAL REPORTER"
 Two games are scheduled for to- morrow afternoon at Fulton Park when the Frats take on the league leading Aviglianese and the Pontes defending champs, meet the Civilta. In the first game of the afternoon which' will get underway at 1:30 o. clock the Aviglianese, who are at the present time leading the league, square off with the fourth place Fratellenza. This game should stir up plel.ty of action because the Frats and the -lviglianese are very keen rivals and it looks from this corner that this game looms as the best game of the afternoon. The Aviglianese outfit has proven that it is the best ball club in the league when they defeated the Pontes last week by the score of 5 to 4. The Aviglianese, at this writing, are rid ing high and handsome and seem to be on the way for their first championship in the clubs history. If the team continues to play the brand of ball that they are playing they just can't miss taking first place in the league. Nal Malario will pitch for the Frats with Granny" Gam bino doing the catching. Jimmy Pet ronis will pitch for the Aviglianese with "Plucky" Coviello doing the catching. George Greece will umpire and Tony Siello will be the scorer In the feature game of the after noon which is scheduled for 4 o'clock the Pontes, defending champs meet the last place Civilta outfit. The PonteS should have little trouble in registering their seventh victory of the year but the Civilta might spring an upset just like they did last week when they upset the dope bucket by taking 3 to 2 victory from the Lourdes for their first victory of the season. Johnny Asetta will send Ace" Deversio to the mound with TersenZi doing the catching. Joe Parlopiano will throw them up for the Pontes with Henny Santopietro doing the catching. Charles Cerace will call balls and strikes in this game with John Santopietro doing the scoring. The Lourdes, fifth team in the league, have drawn a bye but are scheduled to play some worthy opponent at Hamilton Park on dia- mond number one. Probable lineup of the feature game: Pontes: Car riero If, Jannetty ss, Renaldi If, Rossi 1b, F. Jacovino of, H. Jacovino 3b, Romeo 2b, Santop.etro c, Par lcpiano p: Civilta: Mottenzi 1b, Car 10 2b, Eemele ss, Terrenzi c. DeCarlo ct, Fiola If, M .ronelli 3b, Lovallo If, Deversio D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
Horse And Jockey
 Disqualified As
 FavOrite Loses Life

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, Aug. 12- P.-Racing stewards today con- sidered penalty for Jockey Lee Hardy who was disqualified after a winning ride yesterday in the San- ford stake-the "jinx" race that cost the life of Thingumabob, leading two-year-old.
 Thingumabob, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, winning jockey in the 1888 Kentucky Derby, was crowded to the rail at the first turn o the six furlong, $500 feature, and mroke his right foreleg just above the fet- lock. The track veterinarian merci- fully destroyed him.
 Hardy was aboard Hugh w. Jack sons Ariel Toy, the horse that Thingumabob was trying to pass on the inside. While it looked like Thingumabob was bumped into the rail, Arcaro absolved Hardy of blame. Hardy continued on and crossed the finish length in the clear.
 There was gasp rom the 10000 in the stands as Arcaro pulled up sharply with Thingumabob, the IA favorite by virtue of his win in the Arlington futurity only two weeks ago.
 The colt, owned by Mrs. Charles Shipman Payson, was going so fast it was fully dozen strides before Acaro stopped him. The undefeated two-year-old dropped to his knees for moment, but arose and stood on three fet until the inevitable end.
 The disqualification of Hardy and the accident became something of mystery. None of the other jockeys lodged a complaint against Hardy's ride, Arcaro saying that he thought there was room to pass on the inside and that he was not bothered by Ariel Toy. Although ii was a bright sunshiny day. the track
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
MIDGET RACERS
 IN TITLE TEST

Bridgeport, Aug 12.-A record purse of $l,000 has attracted the fastest field in local midget racing history for the 105-lap Eastern Sattes championship show to be held at Newfield Park Monday night.
 The purse, largest to be offered here since the sport made it's Bridgeport debut in 1885, has drawn the entries of Frankie Beeder, 1887 Eastern A.A.A. dirt-track champion in big car competition and winner Of last years Atlantic States cham pionship, who has never been seen here; Wes Seegesser, a one-armed star who moved into the eastern area recently from St. Louis; Carl Hattal of Redlands, Cal, who drives the Lincoln Special in which the late Curley Mills established him. self as one of the nations best; and all the regular eastern circuit driv- Sch1ndler, and Wild Bill Holmes, CTS. headed by Bill Morrissey, Bill and defending champion, Henry Banks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12

Tribune A. C. and North End Thomas Club baseball teams will meet tonight at Hamilton Park, but only in social way as both clubs have workouts carded for 5:30 o'clock to shape up for the cham pionship game on Sunday after noon. Each club has won 10 of 12 City Amateur league games, with the winner of next Sundays tussle to represent Waterbury at Pittsburg in the national tournament in Sep temEer
 The usual mid-week huddle be- tween the boards of strategy behind the contestants developed the info that the same two pitchers Arthur Lefty Haas for the Thomas Club and Joie Jay for the Tribunes will take the mound Sunday to start the title game. Each gave six hits last Sunday, the Tommies winning on a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
CENTURY FOOTBALL MEETING TONIGHT

The Waterbury Century football team will hold an important meet ing Friday at 8 p. m., at the Gen. tral YMCA. The Century team is one of two teams representing Wa terbury this year in the Naugatuck Valley league. Additional players se- cured so far for the coming season are Bill Battle" Kusila, Joseph King Kong" Yisinski and Charles Marsey. The Century team consists of only local boys who are de- termined to annex the state semi- pro title for the city of Waterbury.
 Both the Centuries and the Town Plot Crackerjacks are trying to se- cure the new Watertown avenue sta- dium for their Sunday games.
 Managers of both teams are plan ming a night game or the city semi pro championship in the near future.
 The Century club will hold dance in the latter part of Septem- ber
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-12
WOLVES WIN IN
 SOFTBALL FORFEIT

The North End Wolves won a for feited game last night at Hamilton park, when the Waterbury Jays failed to appear. Many followers of both teams were disappointed when the game was called off. This game was to be the fourth game of five game series. The Jays won the first two, but the Wolves came back ana took the next two. The fifth and deciding game will be held in the near future. The Wolves would like return game with the St. Joe's. alse any other leading teams in the city or state. For games write ] Abriola. 183 Orange street, or call 3.4424 between 5:30 and 6:30 o. clock.