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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

fill vacancies caused by Alderman Charles Sciullos removal and the fact that on becoming mayor, MT. Perriello automatically left the board. He presided in his ex-officio capacity yesterday, however, and read his letter to the board announcing AL derman Sciullo's removal.
 A letter from about 20 business men on Scovill street protesting against the proposed one-way street ordinance was received and referred to the traffic committee. Grounds of the protest were that traffic would be barred from entering Sco- will street from South Main with 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Walter WiaacIaell
 Or Br0GdzCay
eTrade Mark Registred Copyright Daily Airror

he denied the sincere Balanchine his American citizenship.
 OrsOn WeIles who came in from the movie sector to do q broadcast last Sunday, was asked how the Hollywood situation was since hos- tilities started abroad "The newspapers have been exaggerating about the film budgets being slashed," said WelleS. "Why Cecil B. DeMille just got so much money for his next film he will be adver. tised as Cecil A. DeMillel"
 You've probably read that the French film, Harvest" (which the critics raved about has scored Q victory over the censors, who ruled 1t off the screen The Board of Regents put the verdict aside, with out a single alteration <. This is the first time in New York history that such a complete victory has been achieved over the censors |. The columns had groaned about the censorship adding that in none of the Tarzan films was 1t shown that Tarzall and his jungle mate were ever married <. ... That was the squawk of. the. blue-noses-that the pair in Harvest" were not shown being wed, etc. The film pro- ducers write: "Your columnar com- ment aided our case materially. It was brought up by Arthur Garfield Hayes, who handled the matter for us."
 Censors are not always alert, any- how Take this risque by-play in the current picture, Honeymoon in Balp '. Madeleine Carroll has just learned that Fred MacMurray lives in Bali. She asks him if he has a girl there T have five" Fred answers ... .."Five-at once?" exclaims Madeleine "Sure," MacMurray fetorts. "One does the cooking, one keeps the house clean, one takes care of my clothes and one dances for met" "That," snaps Miss Carroll, "only makes fourl" And the audience falls into the aisles.
 There are several night clubs in New York where persons not wear ing dress attire can't get in {. But there's aspot where you cannot buy drink If you are wearing your soup -and .fisf :. It's the Bronx Terminal Market, the only oasis ir, town where likker IS peddled "A hours a day This special priv ilege was intended solely for the convenience of the market workers who start labors at a. rn., the curfew hour for the night clubs, etc Soon scores of debs and play boys learned of the place and began making 1t a hangout. It took on the likeness of the Stork Club bar, but the hooch authorities put a stop to 1t They ruled it verboten to sell laughing to any person who looks like a member of the Lucius Beebe set.
 Joe Frisco's description of Holly wood: "Tfe place where they find out what you don't like and give you plenty of it."
 George Jessel's last broadcast in- cluded "reminiscences of his school days in which he recalled his start with Gus Edwards Jessel talked about Eddie Cantor, Lila Lee, Eddie Buzzell ard tis i. In conclusion he clowned: T wonder whatever be. came of walter?" A. M. Lin. daur of 1918 Hyde Park Blvd. strengthened him out with this let. ter: Regarding your inquiry about Walter Winchell. He's doing 6 column for the Chicago Heralc American"
 Picturesque Reporting: '1n last weeks Liberty. The piece by Ed ward Doherty who recalled this lead ] by Jack Lawson of the Chicago Rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
WONDERING

Will someone please tell me why an old fashioned made with Gibson's XXX Rye hits the spot like nobody's business2 Its smooth, mellow flavor gets me.
 Gibsons xxxx Rye Blended Straight Whiskies -the straight whiskies in this product are YEARS OR MORE OLD go proof -The Gibson Distiing O., New York, N.Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
GRAND MONARCH
 EfO BE HONORED.
Gift Planned For w. C. Cartilage of Kansas cOm-
 ing For Convention

Many out-of-state patrols and bands will be in this city for the annual convention of the Connecti- cut Grotto Association September 29 and 90. A street parade will be held the second day of the conven- ton featuring five bands and as many uniformed patrols, Monarch Earl W. Sampson reported at a meeting last evening.
 Grand Monarch William 0. Cart iidge of Topeka, Kansas, will be made recipient of gift in behalf of the Connecticut Grottos.
 Saturday of this week the local
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

ord-Herald-the night Mark Twain died, to wit: Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are orphans" <. The following nifty wordage ap- peared after the first game of the 1936 Worlds Series. Source un- known to wit: "The theme song of the Yankees today was Nobody knows the Hubbell I've seen'" From the N. Y. Journal of Sept. 13. The caption under a photo of Hitler saluting his troops marching to Warsaw: "The road to Warsaw is muddy. It isn't even paved by good intentions Olin Mitler's pippin in the Thomaston, Ga, Times: Let's mind our busi- ness-Such as 1t is."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

THE picture above shows why the war
 \ maps and diagrams appearing in this newspaper are so complete, clear and up- |to-the-minute! Here is one of large staff who work ''around-the-clock" preparing the maps supplied to this newspaper by NEA Service, Inc. At the right of the artist are machines flashing the latest war bulle-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Picturesque Reporting: "1n last weeks Liberty. The piece by Ed ward Doherty who recalled this lead by Jack Lawson of the Chicago Rec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

resultant traffic congestion.
 Referred to the traffic committee was also a letter from employees of the Sinclair Refining Company pro- testing against the proposed three hour parking limit and all night parking ban. They said this would be hard on them as they cannot af- ford to pay parking fees.
 The board received and placed on file applications for appointment as supernumeraries from Frank F. Sasso and Joseph Brunelli.
 The Philippines Government will purchase several public utilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

zindah 0rotto band will go 10 Poughkeepsie, N. Y, to take part in the Empire state Convention They will make the trip ip . char tered bus. Approximately % are expected to go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
BIG MELON PATCH STRIPPED

Turlock, Cal. (UP)-For days, John Espinola had ben watching his 10-acre patch of choice mel- ons ripen and get ready for mar keting. One day he decided they were ready to pick. But thieves had beaten him by e few hours Not single melon was left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
COUNTIES JOIN MOSQUITO WAR

Ft. Pierce, Fla. (UP)-The Florida East Coast Anti-Mosquito associa- tion has been formed. Approxi- mately 30 counties joined in the association war on the malaria bearing pest. Cooperation of the state board of health will be asked.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
SOUTHERN STUDENTS

A furious debate is making the rounds of Southern
universities now that the Supreme Court has ruled
that each state must live up to the constitution and
provide equal education for all of its citizens Last
week the United Negro Press reported that graduate
students of the University of North Carolina voted
overwhelmingly in favor of admitting colored stu
dents to the university while the governor of the
state was hastily reassuring their parents that no
Negroes would be admitted to the school at Chapel
Hill
1t may be reasonably assumed that there are vast
numbers of white students in the South who would
not-object to sitting in the same classroom with
Negroes. The hordes of Southerners in the schools
of the North seem to fare rather well despite the fire.
quent contacts with Negro students Their elders,
however are more concerned win preserving the old
tradition of the South which means simply RELOCATING
Negroes to the woodshed wherever possible.
The future of the South rests largely upon the kind
of adjustments the races can make toward each other
The present system Of isoiatng the young students
can only make an intelligent racial adjustment more
difficult When one considers that the Negro is no
isolated factor in Southern economy, this foolish
system of segregation of the youth limits the oppor-
tunites for mutual understanding and cooperation,
without which no progress will ever come The re-
suits of the poll among the students of the University
of North Carolina however, indicate that there is
still ground for hope,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
WITHOUT DESPAIR

However discouraging the studies of Negro pro-
gress in America may prove to be- we cannot permit
ourselves any pessimism in considering either our
present or-our future We inhabit no vale of tears
despite the fact that we represent the most oppressed
minority in America and despite the constant growth
of new technique which increase this oppression To
some extent at least life for us is what we make It,
Most significant among the social forces at work
in given social ORDER the soeielegists tell us, are
attitudes The racial attitude of the majority of
Americans certainly constitutes determining factor
in the Negro-white relationships with which we are
all familiar 1t is significant too that an attitude Is
acquired necessarily fel4iie+s it is amen
able to change. To put differently, what the ma
iority group thinks about us is important yet we
have the opportunity to make that group regard US
in the light that we choose.
With these observations we'll in mind we can re-
call the opportunity that falls to many OF our artists,
orators and writers to mould white opinion IN our
favor and to give the majority group finer view
of Negro life Last Sunday, it was interesting to
note, that four distinguished Negroes figured in
broadcasts to nationwide audience and all of them
reflected credit upon the people they represent These
Negroes were shaping the attitudes in some measure
of countless millions. They were doing society q
SERVICE
Our own Rev R. L. Brady addressed the nation
on the program wings Over Jordan" and acquitted
himself with intelligence.
The works of two Negro poets were read and
dramatized on a program that reflected the true
artistry of Their poetry. The poems were chosen
from among the works. of the late James Weldon
tTellson and Sterling Brown of Howard University.
In the evening Ethel Waters presented scene taken
from the play "Mamba's Daughters in which she is
now starring on Broadway tits needless to say that
she performed with distinction.
To those among us who depore the racial attitudes
of the majority group which always reflected in
actions that Cypress the Negro, we must continue
vglan in our efforts to influence these attitudes in
our best interests. We must appreciate also the few
who are worthy and active in bringing about new
attitude which will have endless repercussions in our
bi-racia society.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21

Young Matron Guild Enjoys Party
Several Of the Westside young mar
ried couples enjoyed gay party given
by the Young Matrons' guild at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs James Stovall
of 6o52 -Bee2hwood- last week
Included among the jolly group
were: Mr.. and Mrs George Burnett,
Mr and Mrs James Hough. MI and
Mrs Willie White, Mr.. and Mrs Leon
Turner Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Gilmore.
r. and Mrs. Claywell Turner, Mr.. and
Mrs Wiber Burnett, Mr.. and, Mrs.
James WEIGH, Miss Goleither DECKER
son, Waynan Rivers Sylvester Henry,
Mr.. and Mrs Allen Tells and many
others.
Triangle Club Plans Party
The Triangle club of ST. Cyprian
church met Tuesday evening OF last
week at the home of Mrs Mabel Nose
ly of $500 Firwood. Seventeen mem-
bers were present and the greater por-
ton Of the evening was spent discussing
plans for a pre-Valentine card party
to be given February 2. at l o'clock in
the Guild hall of S., Cyprian church
TIE remainder Of the evening was
turned over to the hostess. After en-
loying a very delicious repast, the
members adjourned to meet again
January "a. Mrs Mary Roberts is
president; Mrs Lusille Lee, secretary
Chronicle News Carrier in Hospital
Edward Moore. son Of NJ and Mrs
Edward Moore of 3al8 West Kirby
was taken to the Children's hospital
suffering with a very severe cold. Ed
ward is one Of the progressive little
Chronicle news carriers.
Newly-weds Honored At Dinner
Nj and Mrs Ernest Brown and Mr.
and Mrs. George Hutchinson, newly
Wedst, were honored with a dinner
party n the home Of Mrs. Juarita Nc
Gary Of sll8 Woodrow, Friday night
January 10 Tie party was given by
the Willing Workers club OF Newlght
Baptist church.
Other honored guests were Mrs Nc
Gary and Mrs. Young who celebrated
their birthday and were part Of the
clubs honored guests and members
Of the club
After enjoying q very tasty menu
beautiful birthday gifts from the club
were presented and personal gifts 10
the uewly-weds by Deacon Williams
Of New Light Baptist church,
Guests present we're: Mr.. and Mrs
Hutchinson. Mr.-and Mrs Ernest
Brown Mr.. and Mrs. Vance Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs c J. Beasley Mrs
Spears Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Branson
MIS- Green, Mrs. Young. J. Smith
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
A DAY OF RECKONING

African natives. themselves. are
openly opposing further subjuga-
ton by the White man. Organiza-
lions have been formed in Africa
and native papers established for
the purpose of arresting the white
mans conquest of Africa.
Those who seek TO dominate Al
RIGA realize that this new awakening
IN the part Of the Negro, to the po-
litical and economic future of AT
RIGA and his inherent rights therein,
is Transforming the black man into
a force with which the world must
sooner or later, reckon.
The new rbu!ld-up''s of Africa is
designed 10 create interest amongst
the white masses sufficient to start
steady flow Of white Immigrants
to the African continent. ~
If the wcrld can be made to look
to Africa as the land Of wealth and
opportunity and tthie-lA'iifstttte masses
reed fis
TINS continent, it will notgbe difficult
to marshall the forces Of white
ag9ii1st black men when the in
ayttable eDrnas
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21


Haiti, the Gaudy Island, as Arns
Bontemps termed it in his recent
lecture here, is becoming the vogue
for an increasingly large number
OF writers and travellers. AS one
indication OF this trend. 1888 marked
the publication OF two extremely
readable accounts dealing with the
Black Republic by two very differ
ent women - Fora Neale Hurston
and Edna Taft, Miss Hurston's
TELL MY HORSE was reviewed
in this column several months ago.
The things that interest surprise
and shock these two writer's are
often quite different. Miss Hurs-
ton, a Negro, evidently was able
to acquire much more first-hand
information on the Voodo5- rites.
On the other hand, Miss Taft is
far more detailed and complete in
her presentation OF Haiti's back
ground and Of the Haitian sristo-
eFaey and peasanuy Miss HuFs-
toms book is impressionistic and
sensational. Miss Taft's account
more cautious ana critical.
A PURITAN IN VOODOO LAND
Is very intimate travel log giving
as it does the authors reactions to
all that she met in her first ex-
perinnce- with Negroes equals
We feel sure thai had Miss Taft
undertaken a similar trip through
the United States she would have
discovered many of the same phe-
nomeRa which were new and
strange TO her IN Haiti In this
case we believe that Miss Taft was
definitely the loser in not having
seen America first.
A PURITAN IN VOODOO LAND
is full Of Haiti's bloody background
ano some Of the incidents are I'M
believably cruel and CORY. Miss
Taft attempts to debunk much that
has been written of TouSsaint and
indicates the possibility that he may
nave been simply an opportunist in
;erested- in self-advancement,- She
also gives rather sketchy outlines
Of the other Haitian heroes, Henri
Christopher, DesSalines and Potion.
The book is one that is both en-
tertaining and Informative in its
point Of view Much OF its interest
is derived from the fact that New
England gentlewoman is recounting
her honest reactions to those around
her She is able to see both good
and bad in her blue blooded asso-
ciates but is more charmed by the
sincerity and simplicity of the peas
ants. Her attitude towards her
colored hosts when in their homes
as guest sometimes smacks Of in
gratitude when she decides that
she does moi like such proximity
with colored people. The book con
tains a large number OF excellent
photographs,
THE BLACK JACOBINS stands
apart from and above the trend l
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
THE BREWSTER STORES

On the completion of the Brewster Project, one
of the most frequent questions asked by our citizens
concerned the occupancy of the twenty stores Sew
eral citizens committees were formed to interview
the housing officials the subject and they were
informed that Negro businessmen could be assured
Of getting the stores if they wished 1t was further
disclosed that number of our businessmen made
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
application for stores far in advance of the compile

application for stores far in advance of the compile
ton of the project
This week, however, our attention has been called
to the fact that only half of the stores have been
rented although they are easily available to our peo-
pie Despite the great number of applications which
have been accepted and certified it is reported that
many of the businessmen are reluctant to make a
decision In view of the trouble that so generally
anticipated, the present situation may be regarded
as unfortunate.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
WG, THO negro
By VIM l.. SHERRILL
President Afro-AmeHcan Institute and Federated
Fireside Groups

in the policies Of those nation,
which seek TO dominate its people.
Heretofore the Negr9 ouislde Of
Africa was interested only in Al
ricas religious future. not in its
political and economic future. But
today There is widespread interest
the part Of Negroes outside Of
Africa in the political future of the
country. Movements are underway
in America and the West Indies
whose sole purpose is that Of aiding
the African in his struggle to retain
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
BOOK REVIEW


have mentioned above, the present
popular interest in Haiti. Mr..
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err reading this account one is more
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Mr.. James writes history that is
alive We see in the Struggles of
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
THE NEGRO SEES

Change in the African Negroes at
titude toward white domination Of
Africa and a growing African con-
seriousness on the part OF Negroes
outside of Africa is to a large ex-
tent responsible for the widespread
-build-up" Africa is receiving To-
day. It is responsible for the change
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21
A NEW PICTURE OF AMERICA


Comparing curron, newspape.
clippings pertaining to Africa and
Africans, with those Of the last t~o
decades, l observe two things which
strike me as being significant One
is the increased space, news OF Al
RIGA and Atricans=is claiming in the
press. The other is the change in
content and tehor Of African news
Most Of what was printed about
Africa years back was Of humor-
Gus, ridiculing or pity-soliciting
nature. Ninety-eight per cent Of
the ink and space used made sport
Of native customs and2p practices or
pleaded for more generous contribu-
tons 70 the missionary box.
Today we observe a serious note,
being struck in African news re-
leases. What we read today tends
TO kindle interest in the Dark Con-
tinent",-its untoucheds wealth and
untold possibilities. Stress is being
laid upon Africa's political and eco
nomic importance in The future
dominance Of the civilized world"
which is being interpreted means
the white world.
Indirectly, attention Of the ad.
venturous and enierprislng IS being
directed % the tnd. Of golden cp-
portunity. Little business is en-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21

ai'a-s-sis,- -+ett1tfs- i4sett-'riti
apply himself a great future is pre-
dicted in this particular field Of en-
deavor"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21


Carolyn Gray, 10. hves on Hastings
steel and LONG 10 move away from
her so did neisnborhood Blu, IS unable
20 leave ner sged mother
Donald Scott, 81 who loves Carolyn
desires to leave the vicinity of Hast
lngs street and take Carolyn with him
but only as his wife However he is
unable to earn enough money on which
10 get married.
Carolyn leaves home after she hear
her rEather taking OF marrying her
off TO IN Oily skinned black man whom
she detests Il is raining outside
but Carolyn leaves and finds shelter
with Don. and feels the birth of love
in her heart for him.
During a date the next evening with
Don she becomes passionately aware
that she needs and wants his love more
than anything in the. world After he
leaves she has a premonition that
something dreadful is sbout 10 happen.
she issrestless and unable 10 sleep,
Don passes poolroom on his way
home and Is soon in a fight with the
drunk oily skinned black man-about
Carolyn. Don is knitted during the
fight.
NOW go on with the story
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-01-21

A PURITAN IN VOOD0o LAND.
by Edna Taft. Penn Publishing
CO., PHILADELPHIA. 1888, So.
TIE BLACK JACOBINS. the Story
Of Toussaint L'Ouverture, by c.
L. r. James. the Dial Press, New
York, 1888, S375,
Reviewed by GERTRUDE MARTIN
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70 ,rrs4n he ct
THE FIGHT
John erunted with the effort. He
Dreathed fast and snort
Don. with blood trickHng from a
shoulder wound, saw his chance. He
OWED headlong at his opponent. Down
they went. They rolled over and over.
each irving 10 STAY on TOP.
There was The sudden fiash of Johns
knife aFain. The drunk had managed
10 get that knife hand free after
all Don saw the steel descending
fast towards him. Suddenly he acted
Up. then. descending with the -fln
force Of hts II n. y.e t;+,t t,7tiv, Bun
night fist .hudaea- --.aaair.- -aaa.z..-
sFsfflst-JoAn,s faee.-just- below the
ripht ear.
Blazlng blind fury drove Don's fist
again ana again into the body of his
far heavier opponent as they rolled
9yer and over on the ground. Both
men were winded And vet. Don
could make no headwav towards get
TING The best of John
Wholly sobered bv the heat of the
fight. johns superior strength and his
dirty fighting tactics overwhelmed
Don's puny blows and desperate Of
Tense Don rstned blow after blow
on the face and body of his attacker
sin John threatened TO get the hest
of the fight. D5n tried desperately
| Fl, s-7v- --r,-r,f 4,iS-fe,e-
suddenly John gave a Quick twist
and rolled from underneath Don. The
flash Of -alaa4zi.sz -aa.1abt Dan,s