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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
SOCIETY

Cakville, May 22-A gfeenback shower was held at the Scovill Girls club room Thursday evening in honor of Miss Mary Morgan of Rosette street, given by Mrs. Daniel Hogan. f
 Decorations consisted of pink and white crepe paper and vases of flowers. Games and music were en- joyed, and later a luncheon was served.
 Those. attending were, Mrs. Pat rick Kenney,. Mrs. Francis Shea, Mrs. T.. Morgan, Mrs. Charlotte Sandford, Mrs. D. Littlejohn, Mrs. Francis Besancon, Mrs. M. Broder- ick, Mrs. Lawrence Nadeau, Mrs. Vincent Shea, Mrs. Harold Collins, Mrs. M. Hickey, Mrs. Catherine Mo- Cormack, Mrs. Edward Flanagan, Mrs. J. Dwyer, Mrs. Helen Shana- han, Mrs. Thomas Morris, Mrs. T.. Berube, Mrs. T, Simpson, Mrs. Charles Harris, Mrs. Josephine Roach, Mrs. w. McAdams, Mrs. James Calvin, Mrs. John McGough, Mrs. R. Oliver, Mrs. William Babin, Mrs. T. Garry. Mrs. John Fitzmau- rice, Sr, Mrs. Healey. Mrs. H. Doo- Ian, Mrs. M. Graham, Mrs. Arthur Destins, Mrs. John Fitznaurice, Jr., Mrs. Francis Scolan, Mrs. Clar-- ence Fitts, MT. D. J. Grenier, Mrs. D. Hussey, Mrs. w. Rowe, Mrs. H. Clark, Mrs. E. Hyland. Mrs. William Fitzmaurice. Mary Grimm. Mrs. Nora Clifford. Mrs. D. Blansfield, Mrs. J. Burns. Mrs. T. Murphy, Mrs. Fruin, Mrs. Catherine O'Brien, Mrs. Ken- ney, Mrs. J. Greska Mrs. N. Habelka, Mrs. Hogan, and
 Misses Helen Fitts, Bessie Shea, Margaret Morgan, Mildred Shea, Jane Walsh, Mae McElligitt, Julia Calvin, Rita Broderick, Glare Garner, Kay Mccarthy, Margaret Shanahan, Ella Gourny, Marguerite Dwyer, Margaret Fitzmaurice, Helen Grulis, Anna Burke, Sadie Grove, Edna Grove, Anna O'Neill, Anna McDon- aid, Catherine Morgan, Catherine Cormack, Anna McDonough, Lil- lin Flanagan, Lillian Loeffler, Dor othy O'Connor, Mary Dooley, Lau- retta Dwyer, Anna Kearney, ath- erine Kearney, Betty Horgan, Mary Sugrue, Nora Mccarthy, Rosemary Mccarthy, Irene Clifford, Molly Walsh. Anna Kiely, Irene Willett, Mae Wilma Babin, Mary Morgan, Helen Kiely, Mrs. Thomas Hartban, 6r., and Mrs. Thomas Hartigan, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Methodists Plan
 Radio Broadcast | Of Conference

Special broadcasts from local radio stations will feature the New York East conference of the Methodist church which opens Wednesday at New Haven. From station VERY . series of broad casts from the convention floor will be hear, while WATR will carry three news broadcasts on proceedings of the conference. Commentators will be Rev. Will Ham Davis of the Watertown Methodist church; Rev. Alison J. Smith of the Grace Methodist church, Watervilie and Rev. Dr. Lloyd Morley, district superinten- dent for the Methodist church of this area.
 At 3 o'clock next Monday Bishop Francis J. Mcconnell will read the transfers and appointments of Methodist ministers in the New York East Conference, over the air. Others to be heard in breakfasts include Rev. Liverus H. Dorchester, retired Methodist minister, now living in Meriden; Bunny" Austin, British tennis champion; Rev. pr. John w. Lang ale, book editor of the Methodist publishing department; and Bishop Jashwant R. Chitambar, Metho- dist prelate of India. Rev. Theo- dore c. Bobilin, pastor of the First Methodist church, arranged the radio broadcasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

dominated by Republicans by an av- craze 13-3 margin, have not done their work as well, or as efaciently as they might have.
 Nevertheless, it was reported here today, Rep. Guastaferri intends to press for adoption of the resolution It may be that even the filing oi such 8 resolution, without its pas sage, might wake some committees out of their lethargy and cause them to, file reports on bills they might otherwise allow to remain in the limbo of forgotten measures. /.
 Reports today were that the res olution might be introduced tomor- row, and Republican leaders were scurrying about seeking the best means of sidetracking 1t without openly conceding laxity on the part of the committees dominated by their party.
 As the legislature enters its clos ing period (adjournment is due June D there are still scores of bills, many of them important, which have never been reported from the secrecy of committees. And there they are destined to remain unless some sharp spur is given the committees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
CHURCH MEMBERS CONVENE EATCAMP

Pilgrim Fellowship of the Second Congregational church elected Rob- ert Ker president at an outdoor meeting yesterday afternoon at the Girl Scout camp in Waterville.
 Other officers named were: Vice. president, Gladys Claps, succeeding Doris Downes; secretary, May Cuff fie, succeeding Eleanor Kemp; treas- urer, Betty Comperthwait, succeed ing Gladys Claps. George Crandell was named chairman of the social committee, which includes Eleanor Kemp and Robert Barrows. Eunice Reichenbach was made chairman of the project committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

The sannitica society celebrated its fourth anniversary yesterday with . program at Liberty hall. speaking. entertainment and spec al features were presented.
 Speakers included Domenie Bar u1erl. president of the society: Gui- pepQs Maxzacalie and Thomas c4voTenR of New Haven.
 The celebration was climaxed by q ball last night. The grand march was led by Mir. and Mrs. 1arbieri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Guastaferri to Smoke Out Bills Referred to Committee
MEMORIAL MASS
 OPENS PROGRAM
Veterans Complete Plans for Gala Observance of
 Decoration Day

Hopes for one of the most success full Memorial Day observances in local history are expressed by the veterans committee in charge of which Major Newton W. Alexander is chairman. Plans for the observ- ance were practically completed at a meeting of the committee at the state armory Saturday afternoon.
 Representatives of various veter- ans groups will be busy all this week placing flags and markers on the graves of departed soldiers. This phase of the observance is in charge of Lester Flood, of the Sons of Union Veterans.
 Memorial Day exercises will be held in many of the city'S schools prior to May 30. The observance of the holiday itself will be highlighted by the annual parade.
 Members of Liscum post will hold memorial services for Clarence Davenport at Riverside cemetery next Sunday afternoon. Veterans organizations will attend a special service Sunday afternoon at Trinity Episcopal church, with Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson officiating. Memorial services will also be held next Sum- day at St. Joseph's Catholic church and St. Pauls Methodist church. The program May 30 will begin with memorial mass at the church Of the Immaculate Conception at ( o'clock. G. A. R. services at the soldiers and Sailors monument will be held at g o'clock. The parade will assemble before these services and the march will begin at their con- pletion.
 The oratorical contest for local school children will be held Satur- day afternoon at the state armory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Local Legislator Demands Report On
 Bills Introduced
Many Committees "KiIl' Proposed Legislation By Failing to Give Reports

The quaint old custom of killing bills by failure of the committees which studied them to report on them Is the object of an attack to be led this week by Rep, Hugo Guas- taferri of Waterbury. The Brass City's junior member of the house plans to file t',s-s
 demanding that every bill now be- fore coniillt.ss 1-
 fayorably or unfavorably before sd- journmeIt.
 The resolution, though most mem- bers of the general assembly agree with its aim, will probably fail of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Committees Named
 For Dinner Dances
Baldwin Preps, Gents of the Hill to Hold Annual Social ! Functions Next Montll-lst Communion Class
WASHINGTON HILL

Girls were attired in white dresses and white wells. Many parents, rel atives and friends of the Commun- ion class attended the mass and re- ceived Communion.
 One Hit Grady
 Big Bob Grady allowed Roxbury but one hit yesterday as he pitched the Woodbury nine of the Pompe- raug Valley league to a 6-1 triumph.
 Children Of Mary
 Arrangements for the annual crowning ceremonies of the Chil- dren of Mary sodality of St. Francis Xavier,s church will be made at a meeting tonight in the upper church. The crowning will take place next Sunday night, and Rev. Francis O'Neill will deliver a ser- mon. Several new members of the sodality will be admitted. Miss Dorothy Danaher, president will place the crown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

The Baldwin Props and the Gents of the Hill are planning dinner dances at Waverly inn on consecu- tive Friday nights. The first spring dance of the Props will be held June g, while the Gents will hold their fourth annual spring semi formal the following Friday, June l6.
 Edward O'Donnell is chairman of the arrangements committee for the Props affair, which is expected to be well attended. Their fall dance was a huge success.
 Frank Tehan is chairman of the arrangements committee for the Gents dance. A meeting of the club is to be held Tuesday night for the completion of arrangements. The Gents and the Props are spon- sors of teams in the Washington Park basketball league. Both clubs boast large memberships. The Props recently opened clubroom in the Hopeville section of Baldwin street.
 Another dinner dance planned by Washington Hill group during the next few weeks is the annual affair of the Children of Mary sodality of the Church of St. Francis Xavier. That dance will be held at Wright's inn, Plainville, Wednesday evening, May 31. Miss Mary Joyce is chair man of the committee.
 First Communion Glass
 A class of -108 children of St. Francis Xavier's church received the sacrament of Communion for the first time yesterday morning at the 8:30 o'clock mass. The class was the largest in the parish in some time. Rev. David M. O,Keefe and Rev. John F. McTeague dis tributed the sacrament, and Father OKeefe gave a sermon.
 Boys were dressed in blue trous- CTS. white shirts and white ties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
ELECTRICITY SPLITS RAILS

Pasadena, Cal. (UP) = When 1t comes to rail splitting Abraham Lincoln was born about one hum dred years too soon, according to recent demonstrations at the Cali- fornia Institute of Technology. In- stead of splitting them by hand as Lincoln did, the institute now has developed a 100000 volt appara- tus that splits them with ease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
SCHOOL OF SPORT

New York-Americas sport loving youth will have a school all its own at the New York Worlds Fair 1889. Instructors will be the country's s leaders in baseball, football, track, field and boxing. The school term" extends from the opening of the Fair, April 30, to October 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

For atempting to commit suicide by jumping in front of a moving train, Carohamy, middle-aged wo- man, was arrested in Gampaha, In- dia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

The Memorial Day committee will hold its final meeting Saturday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
"Acnne Telephoto"

Selection-"W "Wonderland" G. Luders Finale-'"The Star Spangled Ban-
 ner."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22

Overture -zampa ........ L.Herold Prelude from "Traviati" Verdi Polka -ornet solo Dedicated to-.
 ... Boys cornesist Roland Bisset Soliist-V. Divincent and A. Gentle
 American Selection-Song from "The Folks
 Grand Opera-"Aida ..... Verdi
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
some meal.

paragus beds the French call them, marshy pits eoVe'e
with grass which the tanks sink and drown underefoun'
mines which may be set off by contact or by remote e
troll. E
In the three months following their declaration OF
unrestricted submarine warfare February L. l9l| the
Germans sank without warning over 1000 Allied anu eo
trail ships Yet by the end of the war courage anu III
eenuty had completely turned the tables or the Oboas
Thanks the convoy system over 1900 merchant snps
had been brought into the British Isles by October l9
with the loss of only torpedoed and IA through stray
ing Another most effective defense the deep NINE
barrage which caused untold trouble for German Sao
marines in the North Sea and the English Channel.
But German and Italian strength would be quickly
sapped bv the enormous of the offensive Italy,
poor country is already strained to the breaking point
to maintain the pretensions of Great Power in peace
time With domestic iron oil, coal resources ana
only about as much industrial power pre-Munch
Czechosovaa she has few of the sineWs of modern war
Cut off by an French naval blockade from the 80
percent of her supplies which normally reach her through
the Mediterranean she would be left entirely dependent
en- Germany long would be before her people, who
have been under the strain of Giving dangerously
for 6 and the sacrifice of actual warfare for near
ly four have lost their stomach for the struggle.
Most important the economical and psychological SIT
uaton in Germany today is more like 1917 than 1914
Men and and machines have been worked at war tempo
for years with neither rest for replacement for
the other The state railways have had to curta their
latest report declares that at least 10 per-
cent of its rolling stock needs immediate renewal. But
the Nazs worries the home front would be the morale
of the population. The German people of today not
the confident wellfed nation of 1914 There may be mil
lions of young Nazs healthy and willing to fill the
first armies at the front But the adults left to carry
home have been through such succession of disasters
that they harrassed, uncertain mentally sick Mil
lions them hate the regime for smashing their political
parties unions for prosecuting their pastors for de-
grading the German name in the world.
The is with again. Is there someone who can
stop these and bring about world that
we are badly in need Of there balm in Gideon?
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
It's Here Again
BY CHARLES H. WILSON, Social Science Department,
Alcorn A. M. College

Well Biblical assertion is still with us with It's
truthful admonon that before the end of time there
Will be wars and rumors of wars. Newspapers, maya
zines books, cergymen, statesmen and philosophers
have done their bit yet it that mankind will not
take heed and be from this barbarsm. And do we
realize that result of the unleashng of this dog OF
brings also in its train the dismissal of brohery
love, liberty freedom and culture.
But the question that automatically may arise would
be just who is responsible for this present conflict Inc
you know would not eliminate the destruction
sacrifices heartaches that this we'll as all others
have brought in its train. We know too that those who
fought in the Great War dislike to recall its terrbeness
AS result of the various reports that have read
l. still bewildered whom the actual nstigators
may be- If say Htef and his storm troopers dictator
ial concept of Imperialism, that is his attempt to get
back all of Germanys lost provinces find that they
took too big of grab when they attempted to take Poland
they did other territories under their thumbs For
as England and France would have believe that the
peace Of the world will never materaize until Nazsm
crushed from the face of the earth.
~ But what would be Germany's and her allies pos
sbies in this present war? According to latest satls-
tics and reports the toaitaran in the air at
sent have superiority of about three to two and by the
end of this if continues there will be out
pnt by the totalaran powers of 5000 planes month
back to the 1918 production 1t is found however that
London and Paris infinitely better defended than Bar
oelena They have far-fung listening posts the French
Belgian and Dutch borders to give their fighting craft
warning, and antaircraft has shown remarkable
development since the Great War days when accounted
for only out of five of the planes brought down. where
it responsible for four out of five in the Spanish
War.
Many ingenious deenses against the tank have been
devised Rows of upended steel rails concrete
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Address Delivered BY c. H. Garrett
Century Burial Agent, Greenville,
Mississippi

Master of ceremonies Officers Members, Fellow
Agents of The Century Burial Association Afros Min
listers, and friends l accept this honor we'll
privilege to give you vital information in part
A, B, Cs in business On part of opening home
The Century Burial Associaton-1939
Always be the alert for friends and bust
ness
B-Be an optimist instead of pessimst miss Beat
rice Jackson is our district manager)
C-Cancel all pleasure jaunts during working hours
The Century Burial Association owned and operated by
coored people offers you the best contract for funeral
at the lowest cost in full benefit on date of issue.
DIDO your uttermost at all time for your employer.
Each day should bring you closer to your goal.
(Success)
F-Faure is yours if you doubt yourself and insist
watching the clock. Insure while you can.
G-Gambe with your wits but save your money
H-Honesty is the only foundation upon which the
monument of will stand. (Hon. T. J. Huddleston
is our Custodian and general manager.)
Indifference will many heart aches
Jest with your friends at play, but in business
K-Kndness and sympathy will always lead you to
better friendship
Listen when others talk and then speak.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
Will Furnish Aracons For Yazoo Negro

American Sons & Daughters EXPANSION PRo1RAl
which was launched at the Grand Lodge This seems toll
be he time To strike and do not believe that anyone who
really tries will fall short of the pledges made Quite
number of the Financial Secretaries Deputies and Organl
zers pledged quota of members These pledges were vol
unteered each took upon hsself or hersef Just the
tas he she esua to do Whether you pledged
big number or small number the Custodian is expect
ing you to come up to the pledge.
In making the effort accomplish your pledges keep
in mind the parable of the Talents remembering that
God holds us RESPONSIBLE according ability He
knows ability We shall be just proud of that man
who pledged ten and sends ten as those who
pledged one hundred and send hundred, because
believe that you all going to do your best and there
nothing required of any other than to do his or her
best
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
MIND your own business and you will have no re-

M-Mind your own business and you will have no
grets
N-Never argue with unatc; It is better to agree
with smart and then lose.
O-Only oaf will never heed his superiors.
PLEASE is still the best word for any request
Q-Queston not your employers edict
Reliability is your biggest asset So never swerve
S-Smile SMILE smile, Service, and loyalty always
win respect)
T-TroubIe will always trouble you if you look for it
U-Untirng effort is the only road to righteousness
VANITY belongs to you in privacy but not in bust
W-Wish every that which you wish yourself.
X-X-tend everyone your uttermOst courtesy.
Your beacon light is your character and ambition
Yazoo City Afro Hospital with Dr. L. T. Miller chief
geon offers you the best service obtanabe anywhere
Zeal and perseverance will eventually attain the
fufllment of your endeavOrs.
In my closing remark, am proud to say that l am
an agent for the Century Burial Association and solicit
YOUR membership, see me. You invited to visit our
new home 523 N. Harvey Street.
Listen-I will leave the Century Burial Association
agent
When lions eat grass like oxen and an angle worm swa
lows whale
When terrapin knts wooden SOCK and hare is outrun
by snail
When serpents walk like men, and doodle bugs leap like
frogs
When grasshoppers hens and feathers grow on
When to meats swim in the air. and elephants in
When insects in rare, and snuff can't make
you
When fish live on dry land and mules on veocpedes ride
When foxes lay eggs in the sand and take
pride
When Germans drink beer and girls dress in plumes
for dime.
When billy goats butt from the rear and treason is no
longer a crime
When hooking birds bray like ass, and mburger
smells like cologne
When pillow shafts are made OF glass; and the hearts of
true love are stone
When ideas grow trees, and wool on cast iron
Then I may leave the Century Burial Association. but
will travel from there in a box
c. H. GARRETT, Agent
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1939-09-01
CUSTODIAN'S LETTER
Dear Co-Worker:

This is to assure you that I grateful for your
and cooperation at the recent Grand Lodge held
in Jackson You made very happy and inspired me to
strive to hegher heights.
| want to remind each of you of our great Afro
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-09
eHapby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratula- lions and Jest lciShes t'-day, fhetl birthday dnniCess--g> to thf ros' lot0ing:
 NOVEMBER 9 Mrs. Frank F. Rouze George c. Henry Paul w. Talkington
 Charles J. Jenne
 I. M. Johnson
 Rodney Nordling
 Dean Williams Mrs. Hazel Kirmse
 Alfred Brown
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-09
Mir. BrOwder's Indictment
(New York Times)

(NeW York Times)
 Indicted by a Federal grand jury the charge of using in 1887 and 1888 American passport ob- taned the basis of false statement Earl Browder general secretary of the Communist party in America and the candidate of that party for President in 1886 has the same right any other American citizen to the presumption of innocence until he has been found guilty. The governments investigation into his case, however was based on his own admission before the Dies committee, that he had travelled abroad with an American passport under false name If convicted of the offense as charged. he would face maximum penalties of five years in prison and S20O fine each count.
 If Communist has the rights any other American citizen to the protection of laws, he is laws. Members of the Communist party have often been known deliberately arrest for the adver Using they felt that it brought to themselves and to their They could then raise the cry that they in reality being persecuted for their opinions For this very reason awenforcing officials have been known to lean backward in dealing with Communists to allow them, for example, to create with impunity disturbances for which others would be haled into court This policy has encouraged some Communist ts to act they were exempt from the laws that tfol the common citizen.
 There is only point at issue in the present case, and that is whether MT Browder is guilty of the un- lawful practices with which he is charged The case should be allowed to become obseured by the rais- ing of any spurious issue of civil liberties
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-09
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 A
By Roberta Lee

O. When young man meets a girl who lives in another city, and would like to further the acquain- tance by correspondence may he ask her to write to him?
 A. Yes, if he is conceited enough to think she will embrace such a wonderful opportunity Otherwise, he can tell her that he would like to write to her, and if he possesses the least intuition he can tell whether or not she seems pleased with the idea.
 O. When hostess asks a guest to take another helping of some dish, isn't it all right to say T couldn't possibly eat another bite?
 A. No. Merely say, No, thank you" Such expressions as T am already too full, or, T feel as though would never want to eat again are not good form.
 o. Isn't it poor taste to speak frequently of the cost of various things, clothes, food, etc?
 A. Yes; it is very poor taste to do so.