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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

Washington, coming back to fine
Worlds Fair in New York and the
Elk's Convention. '
Mrs. Gladys Green of 61O Shaw
NUT Avenue is enjoying a lovely vaca
ton at Oak Bluffs, Mass.
Mrs. Blanche Lambert. past nrasi-
dent OF the Friendship Circle of the
Robert Gould Shaw House was hostess
Wednesday night at a delightful sur
PRISE dinner party. The guests of
honor were members of the Friendship
Club who served on the courtesy and
transportation committees for the
Convention of the NACW; Mesdames
Melnae Cass, Jessie Harrie, Albertin9
Byars, Helen Watkins, Sadie Barnett,
Ora Percell, Blanche Carter, Bernice
Stokes, Naomi Brown, Georgia SAM
ford Wilhelmina Samuels, Isadora
Tucker, Louise Pearman, RUBY Chs
cock and Beulah Hester. A most de-
lightful evening was spent eniovine,
a full course turkey dinner. A large
birthday cake in honor of the birth
day OF Mrs. Jessie Harris was cut and
served with the ice cream. Mrs. Cass
led the others in singing the Mass.
State song. Place 'cards were at each
plate and the table was beautifully
decorated with cut flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Westmoreland
OF Washington, D. c., were the guests
for ten days Of Atty. and Mrs. NJ. W.
Bullock.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Eubanks and
baby Jeanne, Of Cambridge are at Oak
Bluffs for a week. Later they will
visit New York and the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Ethel Woodhouse Taylor has
been appointed clerk in the Tax Divi-
sion at the State House.
1t. Cornelius McKane and DR.. W.
Alexander Cox were in New York last
week as Massachusetts delegates to the
Worlds Fair. The planned exhibit
to show the progress of the Race seems
to have Topped for the present.
Miss Betty Kindle of Talladega was
a visitor in the city, visiting her college
roommate, Miss Julia Bullock.
Mrs. Gladys Diggs spent a week at
Old Orchard Beach, Me-, leaving her
three children in the care of her friend.
Mrs. Helen Watkins of SO. Hunting
ton Ave.
Miss Olga Parrish of Brookline is
at Oak Bluffs for the weekend.
Mrs. Lillian Collins of Ashton ST..
Everett, was visiting her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs John H. Wilkinson
of West Medford, last Wednesday.
Mrs. Matthew w. Bullock, of Mum
roe St, Roxbury returned Sunday
from weeks sojouln at Camp
| Atwater
The musical dramatic entertainment
July 30, brought large and apprecia-
tive gathering to the residence of Mrs
Lillian Ballard on Walnut Ave. Or
the program were Miss Ida Wrenn
Mrs. Sarah Wilson, Mrs. Irene Aber,
crombie, Mrs. Emma Lewis, Mrs. Min.
ME Driver, Henry Smith, John Powell
vocal soloists; Miss Gloria Kennedy
Mrs. Ruby Henderson, Mrs. E. Arm,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19
THUMBNAIL SKETCH OF ELLA
FITZGERALD

Ella Fitzgerald who will appear
with the famous Chick Webb Orchestra
at Revere Plaza on Aug. IS, was born
in Newport News, Va ON April %,
1918. Part of her earlier years were
spent i'll a New York orphanage. Her
outstanding talents brought her swift
recognition and her first professional
engagement brought about the immedi-
ate and extremely fortunate tieup with
the late Chick Webb and his famous
orchestra. She was heard by the great
drummer at an Amateur Night in
Harlem program. Despite the fact,
that at the time, her inexperience and
appearance were against her, her ex-
traordinary ability was instantly rec
ognized by the genius of Webb. She
Is now acclaimed to be the nations
most outstanding songstress.
Benny Goodman is reputed to have
offered her a salary of an amazing high
figure in an effort to persuade her to
JON his organization. Ella feels she
owes her present reputation entirely
to the guidance, and unceasing activi-
ties of her first sponsor and guardian,
the late Chick Webb, and nothing
would persuade her to alter her asso-
citation with this band.
Songs made famous by Fitzgerald
are Goodnight My Love-" MY Last
Affair" you Showed Me the Way"
and "A Tisket a Tasket," which Incl
dentally, was also written by her. She
is a consistent BEST seller" for the
Decca Record Company. Ella is
magnificent dancer and a superb Give
Artist" The boys in the band know
her as an excellent sport and real
nal. Collectively and Fundamentally
they pay her generous tribute as the
Nations First Lady of Swing" Ella
was starred on the Lucidin air program
during the winter of 1886 and also
won great acclaim on the Camel pro-
gram with Benny Goodman.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19
CITY NEWS


Miss Ruth Williams, daughter of
c. W. Williams Of Mass. Ave. is spend
ing her vacation at Camp Breezy
Meadows.
Walter H. Lewis of New York was
recently the guest of his grandmother,
Mrs. Emma D. Eveman and his aunt,
Mrs. Mabel L. Minton of Roxbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Gardner have
moved from Forest st. to 43 Humboldt
Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Coss have taken
an apartment at 495 Columbus Ave.
Miss Dorothy Perkins, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Perkins of Sidney
St, Dorchester, spent two weeks at
Morgan Memorial Camp, S. Athol
Eureka Chapter, O.E.S., will hold an
outing at Crescent Park, R. l., on La
Dor Day. Buses leave Douglass So.
at am. W. A. Fisher is chairman of
committee.
The closing meeting of the Avalon
Club was held at the home of the
president, Mrs. Mary johnson. Sc
Hammond st. Beautiful gifts were
presented to Mrs. Johnson, and also
to Mrs. Josephine Taylor, secretary
and organizer, both of whom graci-
ously thanked the members. After the
usual business, the members enjoyed
a full-course dinner at a well-known
Roxburv Cafe. The club will reopen
in the fall.
Charles Harris, former Boston resi-
dent, and George Jackson arrived this
week from Hampton, Va, and are
guests of Mr.. Harris's sisters, Mrs. P.
E. Crawford and Mrs. Ida B. Williams.
They are stopping at $50 fremont
St., residence of Mrs. Williams.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

Nose Sisco's Day Financial Success
We made it our business to find out
for you, Just how much money Nose
Sisco received from his benefit day on
Sunday, July 80 We are glad to re-
port that "Old Nose" received ninety
seven dollars and fifty cents (S9hoOr
This money will buy him few luzTi-
les while he is at Mattapan and MS
friend Bob" Russell assures MS tha'
he personally saw to it that Slsco re-
ceived the money.
Bob" thanks all of us for our help
and our contribution the same as
"Mose."
We hope that someday we can cor
lect a sum of money commensurate wi'n
the crowd of persons present. On lot
the old DAYS when fish hooks were lseu
only for fishing by all of us.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Howard OF
Harrishof st. are at the Frye Cot
tage, Marion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter j. Fubler OF
w. Somerville, have returned from a
two weeks stay at Oak Bluffs.
Mrs. James Underwood and Mrs
Viola Stewart are at the new, modern
ly equipped cabins of Mrs. Mary Banks
Pima, South Hanson. Master Irving
Robertson is with them.
Mrs. Rooney Davis has as guests at
her Marion cottage Mr.. and Mrs. Bren-
nan of Baltimore.
Miss Marian Wilson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis G. Wilson of
Rutland Square, is at the Retreat Cot
tage, Ellington Sea, with her aunt.
Mrs. Frederick H. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warren of
Bower ST., RoXbury, have returned
from their vacation spent at Cohasset
as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Perry at their beautiful cottage.
DR.. Mary c. Wright left Saturday
to attend the National Dental Con
vention which met in New York City
Aug. 14-18 while there she will attend
the New York Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Robert Johnson and daughter,
Marguerite of Eastport, Md, were the
guests for two weeks of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter E. Brown of fremont st.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Wilkerson,
Mrs. Hillard Kountz and Mabry
Kountz of W. Medford sent greetings
to friends from Providence, R. l.
During their visit to Boston attend
ing the convention of the Disabled
Veterans held at Statler Hotel, several
of the fifteen colored members of the
d. A. V. made the Bay State Phar-
macy their headquarters where Phar-
macist W. H. Brown helped to make
them at home in Boston and accom-
panied them in several trips about the
city. Members of VIM. E. Carter Post
also extended courtesies to the visi-
tors. Among the vets and their ladies
all from Detroit, were: Commander of
Thomas Chapter, No. 40 and Mrs.
Tample Whitworth; Vice Commander
and Mrs. Charles Armstrong; Thomas
A. Henderson, Constable of Wayne
Co.; Jesse Mary Whyte. They were
domiciled in the Stewart Hotel.
Mrs. T. B. Haynes (the former
Ethel Thornton) and son, Thornton
Baker, spent the week with their
mother and grandmother, Mrs. Mary
E. Blake. Mrs. Haynes was enter
tanned very highly by her many friends
and has now returned to her home
Charlotte, N. c., where she is EN-.
ployed in the branch office of the NORTH
Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Mrs. Rose L. Middleton of Lynn is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William B
Reid of Roxbury. She is the sister Of
Mrs. Reid.
Mrs. Eta Robinson of Village St.
left the city Wednesday for an ex
tended visit to Philadelphia, Baltimore
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19
Roaming Citizen
Continued from Page ~

NNOHIlIlutu lIOul Il aye +
Julian Stubs Back from Vacation
When a gentleman has held a posi-
ton for thirty years continuously, it
certainly is news these DAYS. So, let
us take off our hats to "Pat" Stubs,
who for all these years has been in
the employ of the grand and glorious
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Mr. Julian Stubs is in the office of
the secretary of the Commonwealth. He
is the keeper Of the Great Seal of the
Commonwealth of Mass.
For more years than we usually care
to recall, we have seen Mr.. Stubs
administering the different oaths of
office to State Officials from a Notary
Public to the head of the State Depart
ment If our memory is not at fault
Mr.. Stubs did not administer the oath
to one of his best friends when Mr.
Silas F. Taylor was made a member
Of the Parole Board, a few years ago
However, Mr.. Stubs tells us he wished
he had, because he would have insisted
that "Shag" sign his full name in the
book where all names of State Officials
must be signed. Hold everything
"Pat" Stubs says "Shag" Taylor's
right name is Silas FERDINAND
Taylor. Mind you, Ferdinand is now
a pretty name but we wonder if pat
was throwing the bull when he told us
"Shag's" middle name. We will have
to visit surgical 7 at the Boston CITY
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

Hospital and see "Shag" because We
thought his right name was Silas
FRAZIER Taylor.
Well, anyway Julian Stubs IS back
from vacation.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

Dramatic Soprano Of William Rhodes
Opera Society who spent her sum-
mer vacation at Clifton, Mass. She
will return to Boston in September
TO continue her musical education
She was recently heard in Wagner's
"Das RheingoId," and sang The role Of
WogIinde with much success.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19
No Colored Military Units Training
At PlattSburp

No COlOred Military Units Training
At Plattsburg
Lt.-Gen. Hugh A. Drum took over
the command of $4,000 officers and
enlisted men at Plattsburg, N. Y, on
Monday, August IA, 1889. These
troops represented the massing Of the
largest number of troops ever as
sembled in the United States for the
nations greatest war games.
This renowned general has said 1.-THE
more men perspire in peace time IN
training for war, the less they bleed
in time of war" His troops, which
come from the entire Eastern Sea
board, are from the Regular Army
the Organized Reserves and the Ma
tional Guard of the U. S.
These troops are to simulate war
in which an attack on the Capitol OF
the U. S., Washington, is to be re-
PEELED. So far so good, but here IS
where we boil with rage at the attl-
tude and policy of the War Depart,
ment of our country. NOT A SINGLE
COLORED MILITARY UNIT ID
ALLOWED TO GET THIS TRAIN
ING.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-08-19

stead, readers; Miss Peggy Pierce,
piano solo; Ernest O'Banyoun, Mrs.
Lillian Williams, short addresses: Rev.
Adele Salisbury and F. Daniels, SOLO
lists. The Rescue Army Bible School,
152 Northampton ST., trains men and
women for the ministry and missionary
work. 1t is directed by Dean William
Millet, Jr., who is a bishop of the Res
cue Army Church. One of the gradu-
ates is Rev. Adele Salisbury, one of
the sOloists at the musical-dramatic
entertainment at the home of Mrs. Bal
lard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

ion Spy" starring William Holden and Judith Barrett
 Plan to attend the gala midnight show ct the State New Years Eve. It will be a great night for every one and an ideal way to see the old year out and the new year in. .'lmes Stewart and Marlen Dietrich m "Destry Rides Again" will be the feature attraction while "Sued for Libep will be the additional treat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
IRISH MAID

IRISH MAID
 Una O'Connor, who appears in Paramount's All Women Have Se- crets' as an Irish maid, made her debut in Hollywood films as an Irish maid In "CaYalcade.o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
STATE WILL GIVE
 SPECIAL PROGRAM
"Charlie Mccarthy, Detec- tive," Tops Holiday Twin
 Bill Offering

Ending this evening at the War ner Brothers State theater is Rulers of the Sea" with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Margaret Lockwood and Will Fyffe: also Jean Cagney in All Women Have SecretS".
 Tomorrow the State presents it's 1889 Christmas gift to its patrons in the g,lise of e super-special holi- day program. Charlie Mccarthy Detective and "Reno' two of the seasons outstanding "hits" will comprise the special bill.
 Of course the feature attractions will be the new comedy. Charlie Mccarthy Detective, which brings back to the screen after less than years absence, Edgar Bergen, Charlie Mccarthy and Mortimer Snerd, for favorite radio and screen entertainers.
 TheatergoerS who viewed the last screen appearance of the comedy trio are still chuckling over the many gags and comedy sequences which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

CAME FROM STAGE
 Another one of Hollywood's rising young starlets who had to make good on Broadway before crashing into
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Santa'S Accent
 And Fake Snow Add to Pageant

of newsboys could be depended on for helpful touch. Big Blizzard Sweeps Through Eastl" they'd hol- Ter. But the war has forced those stories off the front pages.
 There are no sleds in the toy de- partmentS, and skates are for the refrigerated rinks. Only local ski slide is q slope covered with pine needles. The palms that line ave- nues are dusty and brittle, though now and then some citizen will deco- rate one with colored lights in ob- servance of the season.
 In dozens Of vacant lots. Christ. mas-tree merchants sell dispirited little frs and spruces that have been trucked in from the mountains, many Of them across the desert from Arizona. When tree begins to droop and lose its ltister, the merchants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

with a big parade, on the day fol- lowing Thanksgiving. That made 1t on Nov. 24 this year. It is almost as difficult 10 sustain q mood Of senti- mentality for q full monjth as it is to drive along Hollywood Boulevard when the traffic lights are obscured by lines of large tin Christmas trees.
 The premiere pageant invariably includes several floats covered with cuties, along with swing bands, mili- tary bands and drun-and- -bugle corps. You can't play Jingle Bells" on a bugle. And you are not remind- ed of peace -on earth, unless fue- fully, while watching a mounted uniformed troop fiourishing tin- eheathed sabcrs. But for an ultimate discordant touch, nominate the spectacle of Jack Benny aStrlde a stuffed horse followed by Andy Revlne with 6 shovel,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

Staring Wednesday the State will present -Four Wives" the sequel to the memorable picture, -Four Daughters. The same ten stars who appeared in the first picture will again portray the same lovable characters and the only difference will be an entirely new story. pri- scilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, Lola Lane and Gale Page will again be seen in the feminine romantic leads while Jeffrey Lynn, Frank McHugh, Dick Foran and John Garfield who portrays the role of Mickey Bor- den" as he appeared in -Four Daughters, will be seen in the leading male roles. The only new personality will be that of Eddie Albert. May Robson again plays Aunt Etta and Claude Rains the father of the girls. Tn addition the management will present "Telev!s-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7eaters
Christmas Comes to Movieland With Splurge And Looks Little Like Super-C Colossal Epic

against the window of a department store toy display. But then appeared far more pathetic g,ire--a third boy, this one in limousine that drew up at the curb to let Q woman alight. Youngster fiattened his nose against the car window and tried to see the animated toys. He couldn't get out. His wealthy father and sec- ond stepmother are afraid of kid- t1apers. s,
 On Christmas morning he'll have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

Cummings who are seen in featured roles.
 As the second big holiday attrac- ton the management will present Richard Dix and Gall Patrick in a spine -tingling drama entitled Reno. Anita Louise and e big cast support the two stars.
 Next week will prove to be an exciting one for State patrons. Big things are happening in the line of entertainment surprises and State patrons are in for some of the most outstanding screen fare of the year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
POOR RICH KID CAN'T WATCH TOYS

Tn any town lucky enough to have seasons, the nip of winter enhances q grateful sense Of snugness for pco- pie who have clothes and food and homes. Tingling cold is a reminder of others needs and q stimulant to human sympathy. But in Hollywood the street crowds seem to feel that the hot sidewalks are enough to keep Salvation Army kettles boiling. And the perspiring, bcll-clanging Santa Clauses. lifting their whiskers now and then to mop their faces, give lit- tle more than comic symbolism to charity.
 This morning watched c couple of raggedly kids with noses hattened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

practically rolled them in the aisles. According to advance information Bergen, Mccarthy and Snerd are funnier than ever and If you laughed at Charlie before, then you'll
 certainly howl at his crime detect- ing and love making. Among the highlightS of the picture are the many "spats" between Charles and his sworn enemy, Mortimer. Sncrd again tries to cramp Charlie's style, and the result Is hilarious comedy.
 Among the other favorites in the cast are Constance Moore and Robert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
SANTA BETRAYS SLIGHT ACCENT

After the first big parade, the Santa Claus float moves Up and down the boulevard each evening unattended except by q couple of motorcycle cops, This month the whiskered saint betrayS an accent as he shouts greetings into rnicro- phone-'Folks. dis Is de toiteenth year dat been ridin' down Sandy Claus Lane .' Tn decoration and illumination his huge conveyance locks faintly Japanese, but pure Hollywood is the blowing device which erupts every few seconds and showers the float with bleached- cornhakes snow.
 or course the local weather, dis- tr,ssingly dry and eneryating at this tirae. conspifeS against Christmasy feeling. In previous years the shouts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22
HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD
By PAUL HARRISON rs ca..,toa 9toR NnrraanNnAAntl I

VNEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood.-In some ways, this doesn't seem much like the Christ mas season. It's more like a fiesta sponsored by the Chamber of Com Tferce, staged by the major studios and directed by Busby Berkeley. The star in the east Is a Neon sign on lowering blimp. Technicolor cameras guard the manager. Holy music comes 70 you by courtesy of the Upsy- Daisy Brassiere Go. ..
 One trouble is that the "season" Aegins, by commercial decree and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

take c tip from movie prop men and spray them with bright paint. Besides falsely green trees, there arc pink. blue and platinum blond ones. In an uppIty store here Is q tree painted Jet black and decorated with pearl ornaments. It gives you the AhudderE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-22

pictures is Betty Moran, who plays one of the leading roles in Para mounts seventeen" with Jackie Cooper and Betty Field. Miss Moran, foster sister of Lois Morand, who starred in films Q few years ago, grew up in Hollywood but couldn't get into pictures until she made success in Bachelor Born" in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-19
HIT-RUN VICTIM
INFERRED TODAY
Albert Solomita Laid to
Rest; Driver Held With
out Bonds

The funeral of Albert v. Solomita,
IS, victim of hit and run driver on
Saturday, was held this morning
from the Maiorano Funeral Home,
95 Willow street to st. Lucy's church
where a solemn mass of requiem
was celebrated at 8 o'clock by Rev
Michael McVerry assisted by Rev,
Rocco Nadile and Rev. Felix Scoglio
A musical program was rendered
by Mrs. Elizabeth Mascot, organist
and Miss Grace Rossi, soloist, rem
dered "Preghiera" by Tosti. Burial
was in Calvary cemetery with COM
initial services by Father Scoglio.
The pallbearers, all members of the
Crescents club were: Romeo Lang
deau, Louis Mucci, Frank Polletta,
Edward Salvatore, Thomas Cara
fola and Armand DelNigro.
Deputy Coroner Miles F. McNiff,
Jr. will resume his inquest today and
Albert zukauskas, driver of the car
is being held without bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-19
Two Sentenced on Manslaughter Charge
more FACTORIES
INCREASE WAGES
ScOvilI Company, Risdon
Mig. Co. Announce 10
Per Cent Increases

Notices of restoration of 10 per
cent wage cut were posted today at
the Mattatuck Manufacturing Com
pany, according to an announces
ment by the Waterbury Brass
Workers Union. John j. Driscoll,
executive secretary of the union,
said, that negotiations with the
management of the firm had been
underway for several months.
The pay restoration followed sim
liar action yesterday by the Scovill
Manufacturing Company, Chase
Brass and Copper Company and the
American Brass Company.
Union employees of the Oakville
Company division Of the Scovui
Company, will meet Friday night
to vote acceptance of the 10 per cent
restoration. This step is necessary
because of a contract between the
firm and the Brass Workers Union.
The restoration affects thousands
of Waterbury workers and their
families, similar action on the part
of several of the city's smaller fac
tories is expected soon.
Scovill's announcement Of the 10
per cent restoration came late yes
terday afternoon. The company en-
ploys about 1900 men, most Of
whom will benefit. Increase In wages,
according to factory offlcials, Is due
to better business conditions.
A 10 per cent increase was also
announced at the Risdon Manufac-
turing Company Of Waterbury and
Naugatuck.
All increases are effective as OK
last Sunday morning.