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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

and file endorsement or merely an
act Of the top officials? Where does
the rs cents a month go from these
$4,000 members? Maybe the top
officials OF this organization can
tell US.
Deep down in our hearts we know
the Reading regime is run by rack
eteers and policy kings. We know
that Reading and Pickert must go.
Very respectfully yours. EB.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

leen or what
hey are going
o do someday
md yet they &C
.omplish Moth
ng. We, the
Negro, have far
90 many of this
breed within the
ace. 1t will be
fine thing for
is to do a little
.ess talking and
more &C u a !
work.
Declare your
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Former Pupils Pay
Homage To Professor

LEAVENWORTH, Kans, Nov. >.
Prof. B. K. Bruce was the honored
guest at a retirement party, cont
GLIDING his 55th year of service toS
three generations OF students who
attended Sumner high school.
The high school auditorium was
the site OF the celebration. Mrs. r.
E. Anderson served as mistress Of
ceremonies. The invocation was an
offering of T, Vaughn, and, apart
from students of the passing three
generations who paid homage to
the Sage of Sumner" many promi-
nent citizens Of the city were among
those attending the reception.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

Glass for cooking utensils nat
shrink TO less than two thirds their
original size In the final process OF
manufacture has been invented that
can be heated cherry red and plunged
into ice water without breaking.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
LESS TALK

LESS TALK
So many folks go through life
boosting about what they could
have done, what they could have
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

SPECIAL NOTICE
Miss Jessie Mae McGill wishes
to announce to her many friends
and customers that she will leave
for St. Mary's Convent in Cincin-
natl, Ohio, but Mr. McGill is to take
ever he4 route and distribute the
Michigan Chronicle as usual.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
FAR EAST
n EW s

| were wen alLenueu last SUNDAY
Father Henry F, Theijels sang thu
7:30 am mass. Sunday being TIT
22nd Sunday after Pentecost. tn,
fast OF Christ the King and marked
the closing OF the 40 hours devotion
and communion Sunday for the
Dramatic group. The epistle anc
gospel was sung by Father Theijel.
| who also delivered the sermon.
Wednesday. which was all-Saint.
day and holy day at obligation and
fasting, is to be observed by all
Catholics. Masses will be held or
Wednesday at the same hours as on
Sundays. All Priests are allowed tc
say three masses.
Thursday is the feast Of all souls
in which we all should remember
loved ones who have passed on.
Holy hour will be observed on
Friday with confessions on TAurs-
day.
Sunday evening at 7;3O pm. the
4O-hour devotion was closed with
very beautiful procession OF the
blessed sacrament. Father Dorr OF
Chelsea, Mich, an eloquent speaker
was principal speaker during this
occasion.
Sisters OF Sacred Heart church
and school are to be complimented
for the splendid work they are do
ing Mothers were very pleased with
the fine demonstration presented
during the procession.
Turn to the scriptures for this
week and red your daily Bible
verses; Matt. 22:l5-21; Roman 6:14;
Psalms l;10S-l13; Matt. 5:1-12 On
Thursday let us repeat this verse
for the departed: -"Oh God, the
Lord of mercies. grant to the souls
Of thy servants and hand maids. a
place Of refreshments, rest and hap
piness, and the glory of thy light"
ST. John BAT, and Psalm 44:8.
Accept this invitation to attend
Tuesday evenings devotion honor
ing Our Mother of Perpetual Help
On November IL, there will be
confirmation in the Cathedral
The bazaar will begin Sunday,
November S. All are urged to at
END, A delicious turkey awaits
you, baked by our own. Mrs. Ford,
head cook.
Sacred heart church welcomes
you, not only to hear masses, but
to social affairs as well.
Now that your reporter is leav-
ing to enter one of the Sacred Heart
convent in the Southwest, Mrs. Nc
Gill will continue the reports
weekly for Far East neighbors and
friends.
SPECIAL NOTES
The Young Peoples Dramatic
group of St. Peter Claver celebrated
its 18th Sunday breakfast in the
school dining room. Communion
was administered after which de-
licious breakfast was served. Mr..
Holland was principal speaker.
Mrs. Odell also made a few en-
couraging remarks.
Under the supervision of its new
chairlady, Miss Ellen Straughter,
and Miss Gene Williams, president,
the group is showing much prog
ress.
Rehearsals and meetings are held
every Thursday night at the st,
Peter Claver Community house at
7 pm. sharp.
Miss Susie Hall is journalist.
Join the crowd and attend the
bazaar at Sacred Heart church, No
vember 5, 6, and 7. Many beautiful
hostesses will be at your service.
Mrs. MCGOWAN of Grinnell wishes
to thank her many friends for the
kindness shown during her recent
illness.
The Ushers Of Sacred Heart
,> oh were indeed glad to see
Cyril Barker out with them again
after short illness
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

SHOWER
A dainty shower was given Mrs.
Jane Harrison for the little new
conner.
Evening star., 1939-04-09

friends as children who liked to herd together.
He seemed to have no conception that Gene
Walton and Norma Ramsay had date Aud
rey, her cheeks burning hot with shame,
That lady, fortunately, had certain grasp
of social situations. She took Audreys father
firmly by the arm and led him towards the
usher by the door, And Audrey, swishing her
skirt little tossing back her hair, sauntered
after them
Evening star., 1939-04-09

The next day she had to 60 to school.
Moreover, she had to 60 to school with
Norma. In other words, she had to 60 on with
her life as if there were any purpose in it.
insufferable.
Didn't you nearly faint" she demanded
happily, when you saw me at the movies,
my DEAR"
NO" said Audrey, coldly. But didn't
know you knew - what s his name??"
Evening star., 1939-04-09


house to answer it - because that was the
way 1t was supposed to be)
May speak to Miss Reynolds, please"
just minute Audrey it's for YOU -
Then Audrey. family bored. "Helo?"
Audrey: IT. Gene was wondering about
date for Saturday night"
second of silence, as if she we're irving to
remember who it was But then her voice.
poised and charming
why, yes, can make it ~
SO ran, with variations, the course of the
imaginary conversation. But three days had
gone by and the telephone had rung dozen
heart -qulckening times and Gene Walton
had not yet asked to speak to Miss Reynolds.
Audrey stood by the window and looked
put on the pleasant elm-shaded avenue The
Ramsay cat sauntered across the lawn,
rendezvous in his eye, in the curve of his
plumed tall Three small girls skipped along
the sidewalk, arm in arm. Audrey eyes filled,
suddenly, with irrational tears. She turned
from the window with deep-drawn sigh.
Nothing happens. she muttered, then
Nothing happens in this darn town
erey'"
Her mother looked at her thoughtfully
We'll, as much happens here as happens
anywhere else, imagine she said at last.
But you do seem to be so restless these
70 the movies. If you d like to come along - -
Audrey turned over this idea in some sur
Prise. But in the end she accepted it, almost
gratefully. She couldn't bear to hang around
my longer, waiting for that telephone to
ing But it was little odd for girl to 60 to
he movies with her own father and mother.
As if she didn't have any body else to go with.
Fhe felt little self-Conscious about it.
ITO what, - her father asked, placidly, do
We owe this honor
You mean me-" she said, forcing smile.
We'll, of course her father said. The
belle of Medville."
Audreys mother changed the subject.
'Chares." she said, do get orchestra
seats. There's always SO much cigarette
smoke in the balcony -
marquee. Audrey paused. for a moment, to
look at the stills in the lobby But she wasn't
really mindful of these stills. She had drifted
1 hack into the day dream. Il tried to get you
last night. must have phoned your house
about two dozen times!
why, I'm sorry, Gene - honestly | am.
l d only gone to a movie -
"Audrey," screamed Norma Why Audrey
Reynoldsi'
The imaginary conversation was shattered
to bits. Audrey blinked, and smiled bit
uncertainty at her best friend. Norma was
wearing her new blue and white coat She
had two crazy-looking pink clips in her hair.
Norma obviously had date Audrey glanced
Walton picking up two tickets and the change
from bill Norma, pleased with herself.
pulled out one of the pink clips and pushed it
back again. Oh my hair is simpully terrible. :"
she said.
Hello, Audrey" said Gene.
Hello. Gene" she said
Norma stood close to him almost leaned
against him as if he d been the side of house,
to show possession.
I'm absolutely dying to see this movie,
she said. Aren't you. Gene?'
Mr. Reynolds turned from the window,
having bought the tickets for his family.
Norma observed this fact for the first time.
with perceptible little start of surprise.
ca A,,rlro,, MT hor chin IN Thic wac heyopd
Evening star., 1939-04-09

Gene Walton. Oh, yes 8 Miss Harrison
over at the library introduced us. And right
that very same night he phoned and asked
for date"'
Here Norma paused and, in a singularly
obnoxious fashion, ran her hand over her hair
and flicked her sand -colored lashes in a mani
fest attempt to look seductive.
Fast work." conceded Audrey, half
choking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
COP. BREAK IN SCHOOL CLOSING
 IS ANTICIPATED
Legislative Appropriation Committee Seeks Funds
 to Keep Two Open

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 4-(UP)- The General Assembly's appropria- tons committee. controlled by Re- publicans, was described today as searching left and right for funds to keep the New Haven and Willi. mantle Teachers colleges open.
 The budget of Gov. Raymond F, Baldwin recommended closing of the two schools. A storm of oppo- sition began at once and 1t has been increasing steadily,
 The indication a way may be found to keep the institutions ven came from Sen. Charles F. Wheeler, Stratford, chairman of the appro- priations committee, and was tho first hint of a break in the Repub- lican line-up recommending closing of the schools.
 Sen. Wheeler said his committee seek funds with "a high powered microscope" to keep the schools go. ing.
 Wheeler said it was not the ln- tention of the committee on appro- priations to pass on this important matter without Q hearing ct the proper time.
 "When we reach this schedule in our study of the proposed budget, a date for hearing will be set and the press advised"
 Much opposition also has been aroused by the governors move to close the trade schools at Manches- ter and Middletown.
 Meantime, it was expected the cities and boroughs committee would meet next week to vote on q report of the bill asking c Bridge- port charter amendment to permit an appointive board Of education rather than the present elective board.
 A favorable report was expected with Q proviso that a referendum be held to permit citizens to express their choice,
 In this manner, observers noted, Republicans may be able to repay their debt to Socialists for aiding m organizing the State Senate while at the same time, permitting
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
COP DISTURBED
 BY BYLEC|SLAT|0N
Racial Group Sees Move Afoot to Squeeze" It
 Out of Picture

Battle lines are forming within the Waterbury Republican party months ahead of the impending warfare of late summer and fall
 Daily developments in the Gen. eral Assembly, such as the recent announcement Of the Waterbury ripper" bill, the dual office bill and various measures affecting govern. ment in this city have become Seri" ouS matters to several factions with in the COP Of Waterbury and vic- inity.
 Principally, the ripper bills, eall- ing Q legislature-appointed commis- sion rule Of this city, although claimed by Rep. Hugo 0uaStaferfi, erstwhile protege of Democratic faction and sharer In Waterbury bills with Senator George T. Cul- hane, irks c large segment Of the Republican electorate.
 This group, and it numbers many ftalian- American Republicans. still maintains that the duastaferri bill B not from c Democratic source but Is part Of c plan originating in organization headquarters Of design to eliminate from the autumn scheme no less than Aldermanic President Patrick M. Perriello.
 While duaStaferri claimed the au- thorship Of the measure, which would provide for no succession Of President Perriello to the mayoralty in evcntuality Of court developments or Republican "putsch" displaying the incumbent head Of city gov- ernment, Mayor Frank Hayes, many Italians Americans are not con- vinced.
 Disgruntled over many aspects Of n-recognition during the Inst year and c half, many Italian- Americans and members Of other racial groups arc organizing the districts for themselves, aware that the town
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
RUSSIANS, LAPS
 IN 8 CLASHES

Tokio, Feb. 1 - (UP) -- Eigh, clashes have occurred between Jap- anese and Russian troops on the Manchukuo-siberia frontier within the last four days, q dispatch Of the authoritative Domei News Agency siad today, and it was feared that another period of dangerous ten. sion was in prospect.
 The Domei dispatch was from Hsinking, capital Of Manchukuo. Il reported that Japanese-Manchu. kuan troops had repelled five Rus. sian frontier attacks Tuesday. ano that according to news from Harbir three more clashes caused by Rus' sian attacks, occurred yesterday.
 Presumably the attacks whict were alleged to have occurred or Tuesday were those about whict Russia and Japan already have made diplomatic counter charges Dofnei today placed three clashes ai co miles northeaSt Of Manchuli which would be on the northwest side of Manchukuo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Search For Two Missing
 Children Pushed Today

intensive made today for two shortly after yesterday while enroue Roxbury variety store to spend three pennies for candy
 Elizabeth cousin, William Bowles When failed return home dusk police a nght-long search.
 morning and teeype police hrouhgou the state
 Elizabeth wearing sui and brown hat The boy clad in dark snowtog red stocking nd red
 opened shop closing Meanwhile for the youngsers
 eXpectant mother collapse Williams mother Mrs Frank Bowles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
HIGH TIDE TO
 FLOAT OFF SHIP

Chatham, Mass, Feb. 4-CuP)- The aid of another high tide wa awaited today by coast guards seek ing to float the stranded Newfound. land Motorship Lutzen, which lost one of It's nine members when it grounded on orleans beach in yesterdays fog.
 A second attempt to free the freighter failed early this morning when a line parted. Coast gunrds aboard the patrol boat General Greene and the Cutter Tahoe were being assisted by the eight surviving crew -inemberS.
 Though the cargo Of the Lutzen i3b-foot converted British inine- sweeper, had been frightened by dumping the deck load of Codfisl oil, the vessel cradled deeply in the sand. The resultant strain caused the seams to spring and it wa feared the craft might be q tota loss.
 The victim Of the accident, Thax' ter Bailey. 2e. of Trinity, Mid. wa swept to his death by a giant wav' that capsized the dory in which h' was rowing toward shore for aid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Last Republican Line Set
 Along River Ter Is Be- ing Battered Down
GERONA IS EVACUATED
 HASTILY DURING NIGHT
Figueras Heavily Bombed Yesterday; Nationalists
 Advance l85 Miles

Perpignan, French-Span- ish Frontier, February 4. - (UP)-The Spanish Nation alists, driving the Republi- can army into a trap along the French frontier and the sea, occupied Gerona at 10:30 a. m. today and bat tered at the last Republican defense line along the River Ter. Gerona is 52 miles northeast of Barcelona and 34 miles from the French border, It had been selected as the tempor- ary Republican capitol hardly . wek ago.
 The River Ter runs from east to west roughly 90 to 35 miles from the frontier. The Nationalists were driving in two main columns, ore along the highway near the coast which runs north through Ggqona to Figueras and the border, and the other along the inland highway to the west which runs north from vich, already captured.
 Eyacuate Gerona q
 The Republicans hastily evacuated Gerona during the night. retreating to Figueras. The Eationalists used two corps, using three roads. The foreign legion advanced from Lagos tera and the Navarrese from Caldas and Santa Coloma. All motorized columns were speeded up, covering ths final IS miles in three hours.
 4 few Republicans continued to resist in the Montjuich fortress north of Gerona.
 An official announcement from Burgos said some of the troops in the west were less than i8 miles from the frontier.
 Heavily Bombed
 Both Gerona and Figueras were heavily bombed yesterday. Casualties in Gerona were great because heavy artillery joined in the bombardment. It was estimated 50 were killed and 200 wounded in Figueras. The city was without light or water. The French consulate was wrecked by direct hit.
 Army headquarters ct Burgos ar- nounced that the Nationalists had advanced more than i8B miles dur ing the 44-day offensive, occupying all capitals Of the Catalonian prov inces and bringing their forces l8 miles from the French frontier at the nearest point and 50 miles ct the farthest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
Federal Aides In Canal Zone Ordered To Serve Writ When He Lands
Undulant Fever Outbreak
 May Be Traced To Lab

Lansing 4-(UP)-state health authorities and
 determine today outbreak of originated the laboratory of Prof F. Huddeson the worlds foremost authorities the disease
 have contracted the maady and death has Goldberg 2 Michigan veterinary science died yesterday morning. He had been sick 10 days
 their Robert Shaw president of the with health authorities said there o alarm because nearly all mild.
 w. Gudakuns state health commissioner said It the history the state Last there only l49 in Michigan.
 bacteroogy building is the worlds largest collection of cultures undunt fever developed by Dr. the brucin, curative vaccine
 afflicted had In direct  rac the laboratory.
 Of the 2 students Ill., including four who nearly recovered 22
  exposed the laboratory the of infection
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04

Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 4--UP)- Rescue crews searched today for the bodies of eight fremen buried under the wreckage of Q Are.raxed warehouse.
 The fire was extlnguished ycs- terday noon. but tons of brick, mortar. tin and huge beams still were piled 70 and 50 feet high. The crews passed bricks and boards from hand to hand to trucks In the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
WAR ON JEWS
 TO BE RELAXED

London, Feb. 4-UP)-Diplomatic quarters reported today that Ger many has given assurances she will take no further measures against Jews while negotiations by the governmental committee for refugees are in progress.
 George s. Rublee. American di. rector Of the committee. pressed German authorities for c guaranty that Jews would not Dc molested during the negotiations.
 II was understood the Germans, while wishing to avoid c public corn- mitment, said no further action against Jews was envisaged barring unforeseen incidents like the asSas- sination Of Ernst yon Rath, German diplomat r. Paris.
 Rubiec Is resting in Paris and will return to London tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04

guilty to the charges which form the basis for trial of the a men, has been on the stand since Wednesday ct l2:i6 p. m. The first week Of testimony in the trial was concluded ct 4;30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Levy succeeded City Clerk John P, Fitzmaurice on the stand, after Fitzmaurice had identified records and procedure of the city clerks office, with reference to the issuance of checks.
 Reading Of Levy's testimony be- fore the extraordinary grand jury, and e comparison of 1t to his testi- mony given aS state witness Wed- nesday. required the full duration of yesterdays session.
 Got Our si00,O00"
 As c states witness. Levy testified that he received. between 1880 and 1888, checks totalling lover $io0,- 900" from the city: which he split with Executive Secretary Thomas P. Kelly and others. He also testified that from i930, until 1882, he had c written contract from the city, for work on c survey to reduce the cost of electricity.
 Before the grand jury, according to the records revealed yesterday, Levy testified that he never had Q written contract from the city at any time-that he worked as result of an oral contract from Mayor T. Frank Hayes and Kelly--that he never split c cent of his commissions and that the total of Si27 000 was retained by him or invested in real estate or securities by him,
 He has admitted, under cross ex- animation. that he knowingly per- jured himself before the grand jury,
 Five Are Linked
 In the first week of testimony, only Hayes, Kelly. Carl D. Olsen, Daniel J. Leary, and Levy have been linked to any possible conspiracy. The other 10 defendants now stand- ing trial have not even been re- motely mentioned in testimony presented 70 the Jury
 Levy said before the grand jury that he was "in the red" until i03i and 1892 when he first became afiiiiated with Waterbury officials. An associate Of his, George Horwitz of New Haven. is expected to be called as another state witness soon after Levy is excused.
 Were you asked that question and did you give that answer?" was Q familiar phrase used by Defense Attorney McDonough yesterday as he ross-examined Levy with refer ence to his statements before the grand jury.
 Federal Agents There
 Two federal agents were in the court room as Levy admitted having told Aicorn. during the grand jury days, that he had failed to fife ari lreeea.ee ttaax TottiS.rn.
 T have been treasured that nothing would Dc done about the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-04
M'LEVY IS FACING
 FIRST REAL TEST
Education Bill Battle Deci. sive-Budget Making
 Astonishes State
BY RAYMOND J. FITZPATRICK lDemocrat LeRIslatIye ReD0rter)

State Capitol, Hartford, February 4-Mayor Jasper McLevy Of Bridge port the Socialist who amazed the state by polling over l65,000 votes when he ran for governor last fall, stands today at the political cross- roads, with one road leading ahead perhaps to the governors chair and the other leading back to the dim ness of obscurity. Two factors make the happenings of the next few weeks important to Mayor McLevy. The first Is the success of his at- tempt to secure power from the legislature to appoint the members of the Bridgeport school board while the second is the fact that his fiscal policy in the Park City is now under fire.
 Either or both these issues may very likely decide the Bridgeport city election next fall, when Mayor McLevy seeks reelection for another term. A defeat in his own city would mean the virtual end of the mayors ambition for higher office.
 Two Facts stand Out
 Two important facts stand out in what one member Of the general as. sembly labelled this week as the "McLevy Myth. The first is that the mayor has never had such strong. spontaneous opposition to any of his program since he as- cended Into power than has met his board of education plan. The sec- ond is that his tax rate in Bridge port does not give true picture of the city's financial standing, that the tax rate Is kept down only by borrowing.
 Mayor McLevy is seeking c tax rate of 28.3 mills for the year; critics claim that if he set true tax rate, based or paying Bridgeport's city debt, the tax rate would instead Do 36.5 mills. This last mentioned rate would De by far the highest in the state. ,.r
 Bonds Necessary
 The mayor, ii appearing before the finance committee of the general assembly in favor of bills authoriz- ing bond issues of more than $3.- GOO, 900, declared that the bond ls- sues were absolutely necessary. It was brought out, however, that Bridgeport appropriations this year
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