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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
DELEGATES CHOSEN BY J. W. V. GROUPS
State Convention in Hart= ford May 26-27; Double
 Mitzvah Party Plans

David Fannick post and auxiliary Jewish War Veterans of the United States, at a meeting last night selected delegates for the annual state department convention at Hartford May 26 and 27. The meet ing was held at Roosevelt hall. with Commander Israel Greenblatt and President Besse Block presid- ing.
 A donation of $25 to the United Jewish appeal was voted. Plans were made for representation at the in- stallation of VIEW. chapter and auxiliary officers, May 29. Past Con- mander William Schneer of the Jewish War Veterans will become commander of the VIEW.
 Plans were completed for double Mitzvah bridge which will be held in the afternoon and evening of May 10 at the home of Mrs. Polly Rabinowit, 660 Cooke street. Part of the proceeds will be used to finance auxiliary activities and the rest will be given to the fund for Jewish refugees.
 State convention delegates of the auxiliary are: Mrs. Fanny Baltin, Mrs. Polly Rabinowitz. past presi- dents; Lillian Reiner, Minnie Green blatt and Molly Fidler, Mrs. Block, Mrs. Mary Wilenchick, Mrs. Minnie Schneer, Miss Sara Freedman, Miss Jean Schneer, Miss Lee Abromson; 1; alternates, Mrs. Fannie Frank, Mrs. Rose Nadel, Mrs. Mary Leberman, Mrs. Sarah Frank and Mrs. Sarah Singer.
 The men delegates are Past Comdr. Rudy Hennick, Comdr, Israel Greenblatt, Abraham Baltin, Morris Shapiro, Morris Robbins, Israel Hell fund, Jack Rutman, Joseph Yanow- sky, Moe Rosenfeld, Samuel Lipetz, Abraham Litsky. Charles Rosengar- ten, Jack Spahiro, Louis Stohl, Past Comdr. Dr. Louis Weinberg, Past Comdr, William Schneer.
 Men alternates are Louis Nagdy- man, David Dember. Louis Leber- man, Sampson Seigal, Israel Gold man, Morris Grabow, George Kar- nofsky, Robert Grace, Past Comdr, Harold Green, Samuel Glickman, Robert Glickman, Sol Rhodes, Solly Freedman, Benjamin Ross and Ed- ward Goldberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
RESTAURANT MAN
 GETS $2OO FINE
Louis Stefanou's Convic= tion Yesterday Third on
 Labor Violations

A fine of $2O0 and costs was im- posed upon Louis Stefanou, pro- prietor of the former Happiness res taurant in Exchange place, by Judge Miles F. McNiff in common pleas court yesterday on six counts of state labor laws violations.
 Present and former waitresses at the downtown eatery were witnesses. The accused was charged with hav- ing worked women more than nine hours daily, more than 52 hours weekly and more than six days in a week last December.
 Stefanou's conviction yesterday was his third on labor law viola tions in a little more than a year in local courts, all of which in- volved overworking female employees. His previous record included a fine of $25 and costs on each of two counts. January II, 1888, and $50 and costs on each of two counts, March 30, 1888.
 Yesterdays trial was the after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

| The Board Of Education MOnday will hear 8 recommendation by Commissioner Nathan Freedman that parents be notified immediately of their childrens absences from high school, the aim being to cut down, truancy. There have been reports that, students played hockey" from school to spend their time in restau- rants and dine and dance spots. 2
 GrilIs Warned
 Groups of local high school boys, it was learned today, have been counselled by teachers on the trage- dies attendant on the use of mari juana. Federal men have been been sold in cigarettes in this. city.
 The school board is also expected to take up the question of appoint ing deans of girls in the local high schools. The proposal has been discussed informally in the past, but one member of the board has de- clared an intention to bring 1t up at the meeting next week.
 The liquor inspectors, there being apparently a large number of them, inspected the premises of liquor per- mittees in several parts of the city. particularly in the downtown area and in the outlying sections of the city. Whether or not any evidence of violations of the law was un- uncovered is not known.
 Up to Police
 Members of the school board, queried on reports of delinquency among local high school students, have claimed that any offenses oc- cured after school hours and are in the province of the police de- partment. However, it may be that the protests from parents will force the board to take up the problem for study.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
League Of Nations
 Association Plans
 Open Meeting Here
Dinner Meeting Friday Evening Promotion of international Justice Objective of Group

The April meeting of the board of directors of the Connecticut League of Nations association will be held in Waterbury Friday eve- ming, April 2S, at the Waterbury club.
 The directors in this locality in- clude: Frederick s. Chase, Irving H. Chase, John A. Coe, Miss Alberta c. Edell, John P. Elton, Chase Kim ball, and Frederick 0. Smedley of Waterbury; Paul P. Cruickshank of Watertown; Rev. Wilbur s. Deming
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
eco SORROWS HENS

Pasadena, Cal.-(UP)-An sos had to be sent out by the eco here for the loan of 20 setting hens. The camp had been provided with 30 doz- ems pheasant eggs as necleus for the pheasant conservation project in Southern California but no settingn pheasants were available to hatch them. The setting hens were forth coming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Testimonial Dinner
 For Bill" Clasby
Popular Fireman, Vocalist to Be Feted By Friends Comrades Gents Complete New York Trip Plans
WASHINGTON HILL

Plans are almost completed for a bachelor dinner to honor William J. Clasby at Sullivans Cotton Hol- low Inn, Thursday evening, May 18. The popular fireman and vocalist, assigned to the headquarters sta- tion, is scheduled to be married
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Troop 37, Girl Scouts of the Wash ington Park Community House, will outline final plans for their Satur- day "Playday", at the regular meet ing tonight.
 Girl Scouts of the Sacred Heart Church will be guests for the affair, to be held Saturday morning of this week at Washington Park. The program will include a treasure hunt and several other Girl Scout proj- ects.
 Art Frageau's Musketeers hung another defeat on the Greaney Gang Busters, 32-31 Monday night in the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name so- ciety "45" tournament, while John P. Fitzmaurice's Shamrocks were winning, by 32-31 score, from the Donlan Doughboys.
 As result, Ftzmaurice climbed a few points in his chase of Grea- ney, for the lead of the league.
 Other scores were: O'Donnell 34, SuolCh 60, SOuSAlAi CU, MSAAu6AA 27; Whalen 35, Bowey 28.
 The standing: Greaney, 269; Fitz- maurice, 253; Dolan, $40; Coughlin, 831: Frageau, SPA; Whalen, 800: O'Donnell, 798; Cusick, 797; McHugh 797; Bowey. 786.
 Final games of the league are to be played next Monday night. Plans will then be announced for the an- nual outing. Refreshments will follow next Mondays games.
 Members of the c. Y. O. of St. Patrick's Parish were guests at a social held last evening at the par ish hall by the St. Francis c. Y. O. group. About one hundred were in attendance. A varied program of entertainment was enjoyed dur ing the evening as well as games, dancing and refreshments. Henry Hayden, director of the St. Francis c. Y. O., was in charge of the af- fair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

At the very least, we can and should avoid any action which will encourage. assist or build up an aggressor.
 In line with this statement by the president, the association is support ing the Thomas Amendment to the neutrality act.
 There will be a general discussion of this and other foreign policies after Dr. Haile's address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
FAMILY OWNED ISLAND CHAIN

Milton, Mass.-(UP)-The recent purchase of Pasque Island, one of the Elizabeth islands in Nantucket sound, the Forbes family now owns Nonamesset, Naushon, Nashawenda, Uncatena as well as some tiny ull- named islands in the chain which terminates at one end with Cutty- hunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Prominent Citizens Observing National Security Week
Liquor Agents Here
 Checking Violations
State Commissions Inspectors Reported Investigate
 ing Taverns, Restaurants; School Officials Alert

Taverns and restaurants in many sections of Water bury inspected yesterday and Monday by inspectors for the state liquor control commission the visits appar enty having been prompted by reports of illegal sales of drinks to local high school students The inspectors paid unannounced calls the establishments carefully looking over the patrons and checking especially alleged sales of liquor in places having only tavern licenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Full Weather Report

Boston. April 20 (UP)-weath- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT Showers tO- night and probably Thursday morning. Slightly warmer.
 RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHU. SETTS-Showers tonight and prob. ably Thursday morning. Slightly warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Ryay, On Limb
 H Making His
 Predictions IS

Once again Edward J. Ryan, Connecticut's ace political com- mentator, makes a few more of his political predictions. It was a fact that during the last state elections MT. Ryan was the only columnist or radio commentator who successfully predicted the outcome of that election.
 Since that time MT. Ryan has become known thoughout the state as Connecticut's most | frank and unbiased commenta- tor.
 Here is the manner in which MT. Ryan predicts that Gov ernor Raymond E. Baldwin will make his appointments to the various commissionerships to- 
 morrow.
 SUPT. STATE POLICE EDWARD HICKEY OR
 MIR. NICHOLS
 FINANCE COMMISSIONER
 RAYMOND GATES
 WELFARE COMMISSIONER
 EUGENE E. LOUGHLIN INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
 JOHN c. BLACKALL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
J. EDGAR HOOVER
 FOR PRESIDENT

Boston, April 26-CUP)-J. Ed gar Hoover, chief of the G-men, was suggested today as the prohi- bition party's candidate for pres- ident.
 Roger w. Babson. noted statisti- clan, nominated" Hoover at din- ner in the First Methodist church in commemoration of the roth an- niversary of the Prohibition party last night.
 When Hoover visited him recent ly at Wellesley, Babson said, the investigator attributed much of the nations crime to liquor and vigor- ously opposed its sale.
 "The Prohibition party should have him as a candidate for pres ident," Babson said.
 math of an appeal from city court verdict FehrlIarv in which A S350
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Australia will spend $350, 1000 ,000 on defense in the next three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

From 100 to 1000 aliens surreptj- tiously enter the United States each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

The government of Colombia will build a chain of recreation hotels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

math of an appeal from city court verdict February g in which a $350 fine on seven counts was imposed. One of the counts was nolled in common pleas court yesterday.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
Mn1 MnttrnPU rnttPrI
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
THE COMMUNITY FUND

The Greater Boston 1910 Commun-
lty Fund Campaign will start on Janu-
airy % and continue fifteen days, or
until February g. The drive is con-
Quoted annually by the Community
federation. During the fortnight the
enormous task of house-to-house So
Letting for contributions will be in
the hands of an army of $4,000 unpaid
volunteers. All residents are to be
asked to give according to their means.
The fund goes to support the work
of the several Community Federation
agencies which minister to vast null
tlpllclty of human needs.
The agencies include hospitals and
clinics, settlement houses, family ser
vice agencies, services to children and
the aged and services to the blind and
crippled. The fact that last year the
agencies associated with the Greater
Boston Community Fund assisted
100000 men, women and children in
Greater Boston clearly indicates the
great need the Community Federation
has for financial help.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
MnHtr NntRH

On Sunday afternoon, December 10,
at o'clock, lecture on music and
a programme will be given at 558
Mass. Ave, by Alice Reilly, distin-
gulshed musician and teacher of the
Hubbard Vocal Studio Singers APP
pearlng on the programme will be:
Ella Martin, Lille Ballard, Armeda
Mason, Blanche Perry, Vera Hodge.
Jesse Reddick, Esther Greene. and
Vera Carney.-Matilda Charleston.
was recently heard in a group of songs
IN New York City.-Several of our
local music teachers and musicians are
organizing small clubs in order to help
the Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Associa-
ton Of Boston to continue with the
work which they have so nobelv done.
Among the officers of the Coleridge
Taylor Club are: Ernest O'Banvoun.
William Sexton, Irene Abercrombie,
Vera Hodge, Irma Rapier and Emanu
ell Mansfield.
Eugene Greene, soprano soloist,
entertained several musicians on
Observation-Disclosures singers in
Guiding principal singers have started
rehearsing on the fifth annual opera
concert to be held this Spring. James
Henderson is doing the dramatic
coaching, and John Powell is arranging
the business affairs-It would be very
wonderful and appreciated by our
local musicians if the Samuel Coler-
ldge-Taylor Music Club, The CoIeridge
Extension Club, the Women's Profess
slonal Club, and the Liberal Arts Club
would give first class social affair
during the Christmas season.-Eman-
uel Mansfield, is expected home during
the Christmas holidays.-SeveraI of
our concert soloists are now preparing
for an addition for the fourth annual
Afro-American night which is spon-
sored by the Eastern New England
Congress for Equal Opportunity
Ethel Dunn, pianist, has postponed her
recital until next Fall-W.A.R.
Nina Mae Mckinney, of "HalIelu-
Jah" screen drama fame and star in
scores of other film successes will be
seen IN the role of band leader during
this month. She will make her band
debut in Philadelphia-W.A.R.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
RACE LOYALTY

An incident that sheds a flood of
light on little-known side of DR..
RoblnsOn's character is outlined in an
other column. That the popular ply
slclan was a warm-hearted sympathi-
ger with people in unfortunate situa-
tons and was generous in unproclaim-
ed acts of charity is well known only
to his large circle of intimate friends.
But as champion of the cause of
equal rights his deeds were even less
publicised.
The incident referred to was his re-
pudlatlon of the ward machine
ticket which supported the candidacy
of a Back Bay hotel proprietor who.
1t was alleged, had drawn the color
line IN refusing service to colored pa
irons. This act DR.. Robinson resented.
lie accordingly bolted the ward ticket
and gave successful support to Perlie
Dyar Chase who was the opponent
OF the hotel proprietor. For this act
OF manliness and racial loyalty it is
significant that DR.. Robinson suffered
no punishment at the hands of the
Republican organization. 1t furnishes
additional proof that thoughtful
Americans can have naught but re-
spect for those who battle against the
spirit of intolerance.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
LO OKINC AROUND
and BEYOND
By
FRANK R. CROSSWAITH

philosophy and technique of all tba
tOtalltarian dictators. The bombs
that are now falling upon Finnish
workers and peasants should tend IN
rid millions of the worlds workers Of
a mighty illusion concerning Russia
Therefore, the outcome will be NOT 60
much the defeat of Finland, but rather
the defeat of the Russian revolution
Beneath the smoking ruins Of tho
damage wrought in Finland, will bo
buried what remained of the worlds
respect for the Stalinist regime. Like
all other relationships, Russia has now
demonstrated how lightly it values tb4
common decencies of life, and how little
concern it feels for the plight of IFS
defenders everywhere. Upon the altar
Of eXpediency the Russian dictator is
willing to sacrifice every Socialist
theology. A large totalitarian nation
wanted more power and small demo-
cratic nation stood in the way, so tbq
brotherhood of man was forgotten
while Soviet planes rained bombs upon
the Finnish people in open cities and
towns.
WE BELIEVE THAT the Russian
assault upon her little Finnish neighbor
will destroy the last vestiges of the
dreams which 50 many sincere liberals
and friends Of labor had at the begin
ming of Bolshevism. When the Car
was overthrow millions of people
everywhere hoped that the long perse-
cuted millions in Russia would at last
come into happy life. Instead we
have seen developed a ruthless dicta-
torship which finally allied itself with
Nazism. In all the history of conquest
the war launched against Finland by
Russia will stand out as one of the most
cruel.
ONCE MORE AS the world paws
lip service to the lofty ideals "Peace
on earth and good will among men" we
are strengthened in our belief that these
ideals will be realized only through the
enlightened and organized workers of
the world using their powers in a demo-
cratic and civilized manner to bring
peace, plenty and freedom into the
world. No group among the worlds
oppressed and tormented has more to
gain when this goal is achieved than
the millions of Colored people in this
and other lands. We should, there
fore, be eternally on guard against the
propaganda of every type of dictator
ship whether clothed in brown, black
or red shirts and voiced by mealy
mouthed idiots or paid propagandists,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
FREE WILL COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH, INC.
107 Cabot st.

Rev. J. S. Myrick, the pastor
preached Sunday at II am. and 5
pm. His text at II am. was from
Gen; 4O:14, But think of me when
1T shall be well with thee. Sunday
night the subject was from St. John.
LOLA, Ye are my friends if We do what
so ever | command you. HOLY Com
munlon was enjoyed by all Sunday
morning. The choir was glad to have
had Mrs. Lillien Young with them
Sunday, Mrs. Alzater Moore, direc-
t,ress, Miss M. F. Word, pianist. SIM
day School, 1890 to 1880 pm. Mrs.
Katie Howard, supt.; Miss M. F. Word
treasurer; Miss Alberter Ross. teacher
OF Class no. l; Miss Eula Gaines. Class
no. z; Miss Elizabeth Greene, Class
no. 3. Our Sunday School will have
Xmas Tree exercises Dec. 27 Tao
pm. Pastor asks the stewardesses to
meet him Sunday night at church 7
o'clock, Dec. 10, Mrs. Arrie Green
Miss NJ. F. Word, Mrs. Alzater Moore
Mrs. Katie Howard, Mrs. Eula Hicks
Mrs. Luelar Linlex, Mrs. Annie Jobn2
son, Miss Alberter Ross, Miss Fannie
Ross. "''i''e
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09

THAT PERIOD of each year when
the world hypocritically pays homage
to the lofty ideals peace on earth and
good will among men" is again at hand
Once more those Of us with civilized
sense of social and human values will
be given an opportunity to observe
how wide a difference exists between
the words and deeds of most of our
fellows.
THIS CHRISTMAS CELEBRA-
ton will take place at a time in modern
history when the reactionary forces of
the world are exhibiting a degree of
unity in their common assault upon
the principles of democracy mequalled
since the days of the French Revolu-
ton. Both from the right and from
the left we see the Shiny hands of black,
brown and red relationships tightly
gripping the vitals of progress and
democracy. Interestingly enough their
first victim was peaceful Ethiopia
Fascist Italy pomced down upon the
land and people of that ancient Afri-
can kingdom and smothered them in a
sea of blood while most of the world
complacently looked ON. Then fol
lowed the crucifxion of several other
small nations.
WHILE THESE BARBARIC rapes
Of small nations were being staged we
were subjected to the interesting spec
tacle Of being called by the Commu-
nists to a democratic united front" in
order to effectively oppose the forward
march of the Fascists and Nazis dicta-
tOrships. Although there is no democ-
racy in Russia, as is well known by all
except idiots, stool-pigeons, party
mOrons and others whose self-interest
is involved, nevertheless the Commu-
nists made so much noise in the CORR
doris of the world that some honest,
intelligent and socially minded people
believed that there was a difference
between Stain and the other three
dlctators. In other words, many we'll
meaning people were unable to dis
tlnguish the wide difference existing
between Communist words and Com
munist deeds. Today the mask is off
and Russia stands exposed as pursuing
a policy against Finland, similar to
the policy Fascist Italy pursued
against Poland and other small Euro
pean nations.
BY THE CRUEL and wanton in
vasion of Finland, Stain has made it
comparatively easy for the workers of
the world to recognize the common
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
Vim. S. Townsend
Addresses Red Caps
Mass Meeting

Boston Red Caps were given an OPP
pOrtunity to learn how many friends
they have in Boston, Thursday night,
December 7, at Columbus Ave. A.M.E.
Zion Church, when they had an OPP
portunity to hear the national presi-
dent of the porters' union.
William Townsend, international
president of the Brotherhood of Red
Caps, was the featured speaker on a
program with several prominent labor
figures. The presiding officers was c..
Fayette Taylor, of NIT. who is the
chairman of the Auxiliary Committee.
The Auxiliary body was also repre-
scented by Julian Steele, secretary,
and Alfred Baker Lewis, treasurer.
The audience heard the part that this
body has played in the recent strug-
giles of the local Red Caps.
One of the States biggest figures in
labor, Thomas Elliot, regional director
of Wages and Hours, brought tremen-
dous applause from the audience when
he pledged the fullest cooperation of
his department. James o. Cannady,
International vice president was an
other speaker on the program.
Boston's organized labor movement
was represented by Harry Grages,
secretary of the Central Labor Union.
The purpose of the meeting was to
inform the public of the progress made
to date and future aims. Over 500
was raised through voluntary contri-
buttons before the close of the meet
ing.
One of the members from the South
Station Unit told of a benefit to be
held at Butler Hall, Friday, Dec. 8,
for a sick member.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
METROPOLITAN BAPT. CHURCH
TT Shawmut Ave.
Rev. M. ]. Minor, pastor

Order of services: 1920, morning
worship W 1890, Bible School; pm,
Holy Communion; $50 pm, B.Y.PU.;
1880, evening worship.
Last Sunday morning in the absence
OF the pastor, our guest speaker was
Rev. Branch, student of Andover-
Newton Seminary. At 1870 the pastor
delivered very instructive message.
December 10th all services will be held
as usual. Prayer meeting every Fri
day at 8 pm. The public is cordially
invited to attend these services. On
Monday evening, December 18th, the
Evangelist, Mrs. Wallace will speak
Tor US, under the auspices of the Pro
gress :l Club, Mrs. Josephine Taylor,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-12-09
Resolutions On Late
Atty. Butler r. Wilson

At the first meeting subsequent TO
the death of one of its members,
Butler R. Wilson, Esq, the Board Of
Appeal on Fire Insurance Rates
adopted the following resolutions;
The Board of Appeal on Fire In
surance Rates profoundly regrets the
departing of Butler R. Wilson. mem
Der OF the Board since 1917. and
wishes to extend to his family their
deepest sympathy.
Mr.. Wilson's knowledge of law his
mpartiality and his ability to anaIvza
the evidence have been of great service
TO the Board, and he has ever been =
faithful official of the Commonwealth
OF Massachusetts.
Those of us who have been fortunate
enough to have been associated with
Mr.. Wilson greatly appreciate his CO.
operation In the handling of matter.
FOR the Board, and the very faithful
service which he has rendered TO opr
Commonwealth.
Edmund S. Coggswell. First Denutv
commissioner of Insurance. Chairman.
richard ). Robbie, DR.. w. Alexander
Cox. ''''''''ei