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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
SQUALLS LIFT.TOW
 PLANNED THURSDAY

Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. -(UP)- Navy salvagers were ready today to attach two bow pontoons to the sunken submarine Squalus and in- dicated that the final lift-tow may be attempted Thursday.
 They had hoped to raise the $4- 3o0000 submersible and its cargo of 26 dead late today or tomorrow, but the pontoon job, which will require two days. has been delayed by rn- favorable weather conditions.
 However, salvage workers be- lieved the ill-starred Squalus would be drydocked at Portsmouth navy yad by the end of the week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

ROUSSEAU-Omer Rousseau, 64 of POT Cooke street, died Saturday morning at St. Mary's hospital after a short illness. A native Of Canada Mir. Rousseau came to Waterbury 70 years ago. He was member of St. Jean dc Baptiste society and a communicant of St. Ann's church.
 Survivors arc his wife, Maria Rousseau; two sons, Maurice, of Waterbury, and Ernest, of Bos- ton: a daughter, Mss Bertha Rous- seau, of this city; three grandchil- dren, four brothers, Philogene, of Saginaw, Mich; Joseph, Sault Ste, Marie, Mich; Wilbrod and Emile, beth Of Canada; two sisters, Mrs, Emma Plonovost and Mrs, Philip Bertrand. both of Canada.
 The funeral was held this morn ing at 8;30 o'clock from the Belle vile Funeral Home, 63 East Clay street to St. Anns Church where a solemn mass Of requiem was cele- brated at o'clock by Rev, A. Mat thieu, assisted by Rev. Ubald Laur- ion and Rev. Benedict Gauronskas, A musical program was rendered by the choir and at the offertory, Adolph Tourangeau sang, "HostiaS et Preces" and at the recesIonal, Mrs, Anna Guertin rendered Schu- bert's Farewell"
 A delegation from st. Jean dc Baptistc Society included; Joseph II. Bcaulicu, El2ar Baril, P, \, Bouf- fard and Felix Houlc,
 The pallbearcrs were; Ernest S)ucy, Xavier Thiffault, Romulus Dostaler, Arthur Marchand, Laurie Gauther and Alfred Veillette. Bur ial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Father Mat thieu.
 PIERSoN-Jean B. Pierson of 2 Middle street, died Sunday morning at St. Marys hospital after a brief illness He was born in Waterbury, a son of the late John B. and Jose phine (Rymy) PierSon. MT. Pierson was communicant Of St. Ann's church.
 He is survived by eight sisters,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
WAR BULLETINS

refused to adopt an attitude of neu- trality as proposed by Premier Gen, J. B. M. Hertzog.
 Burgos, Spain, Sept. 5-(UP)-- Gen. Francisco Franco decreed Spanish neutrality today.
 My government" his decree said, learning officially of a state of war between England, France and Pol and on one side and Germany on the other, I proclaim the strictest neutrality for every Spaniard &C., cording to the principles of inter. national law"
 Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sept. D. (UP)--The German consul here to- day handed over his consulate to the Swiss consul on orders of the German government.
 Geneva, Sept. s. - UP) -- Great Britain today proposed adjourn ment of next weeks council of the League of Nations assembly. Joseph A. Avenol, secretary-ge general, cons suited the leagues members.
 Paris, Sept. 5-UP) A special train carrying li9 members of Ger many embassy and consular staffs formerly stationed in France. en- tered Germany en route to Berlin today, the Radio Agency announced. Radio Agency reports from the Hague said that the train bearing French diplomats from Germany. headed by Ambassador Coulondre, started crossing the Dutch frontier en route to Paris at 7:05 o'clock this morning,
 Rome, Sept. s. - (uP) - War stranded Americans today flooded U. s. consulates in Rome, Genoa and Naples seeking passage on the steamship Rex which is scheduled to sail for New York from Genoa Friday and from Naples Saturday. American tourists stranded in France and Switzerland also are seeking passage. It was estimated that 200 Americans in Rome, 750 in Naples and 400 In Genoa expect to sail on the Rex.
 Berlin, Sept. 5-(UP)-Accidental or purposeful violation of a min istry of interior decree banning public dancing will be punished by six weeks in jail and fine of l50 marks, 1t was announced today.
 Washington, Sept. 5.--(UP)-The war department announced that three army planes are missing on a flight from Managua, Nicaragua to the Panama Canal Zone. The planes were being sent to the canal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Balmoral Castle has been closed and arrangements are being made to protect Its furnishings and ether valuables, the announcement said.
 Bucharest, September 5. - tUP)
 - Rumania is resolved to remain neutral and is ready to renew her proposals for non-aggression pacts with her neighbors, the cabinet an- nounced today. The cabinet also said 1t was taking "all necessary measures" to guard the frontiers, and stressed that complete unity prevails among Rumanians, including mi- norities.
 Copenhagen, September 5. - tUP) - Reports received here from Mall mo, Sweden, today said that an un- identified ship had been blown up in Oeresund. the narrow strait be- tween Denmark and Sweden.
 New York, September 5. -CUP) - Nine thousand French and Polish army reserves awaited sailing orders in New York to day to return to their homelands and war. French consulate officials said 800 members of the French Reserve Army awaited instructions. One thousand Poles have registered at the Polish con- sulate.
 Warsaw, September 5. - (Up) - U, s. Ambassador Anthony J. Drexel Riddle, Jr.. and his family left War saw today. Secretary Longworth Harrison was left in charge of the embassy property and Major Col burn, military attache, decided to remain here with him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Charles William and Domenic Mar. dozzi; six daughters, Mrs. Andrew Sileo, Mrs. Peter DiLeo, Mrs. Alex. ander Sconziano, Lucy, Eleanor and Beatrice Nardozzi! and five grand children and one brother Paul of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank street on Friday morning ct Q time to be announced later. Burial will be in the finally plot In Calvary ceme- tcry. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to II O. clock and from 2 to II o'clock on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
ACTOR ACQUIRES HORSE

Douglas McPhail has acquired his first riding horse and Is keeping him in the stables recently purchased by Robert Young and Allan Jones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Johannesburg, South Africa, Sept. D. (UP)-- Anti German rioting broke out here today. Crowds dem- onstratlng loyalty to Britain surged through the streets and set fire to two German motor trucks and Q German automobile.
 Windows in the office of a Ger man shipping line were smashed. Attempts to set fire to the premises of German seed merchant failed.
 Rioting continued despite police efforts to disperse throngs with tear gas.
 Swampscott, Mass, Sept. 5-tUP) Frederick M. Sackett, former American ambassador to Germany, today feared the outcome of the European war may not be In sight for a long time."
 However, he declined to comment further on the situation other than to advise" Americans to "stay home and be grateful they are not in the war zone"
 Capetown, Sept. 5-(Up)-The South African parliament today voted 30 to 67 to sever diplomatic relations with Germany.
 Parliament acted on a proposal by Gen, Jan Shuts that South Africa continue cooperation with the rest of the British empire. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

PiIsns0N - In this city. Sept. 3rd. laS9, Jean B. Pierson. of Mid dle St. Funeral Thursday morn ing. at sac o'clock. from Middle St, te St. Ann's Church. Burial tn new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

NARDOZZI-In this city, Sept. 5th. 1889, Rocco Donate Nardozzi, of i4 Ash st. Funeral Friday morning, time later, from coiasanto Funeral Home. 93f Bank St. Burial in Cai- vary cemetery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

supplement attack Flying sang defending troops they demoa and haass to aid their They finders artillery When artillery barage lifts launch whitening offensive defensive positions Dive bombers wipe out machine defenders temporarily of attack point
 up front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

RAsMUssEN--In this city, Sept. 9th. 1889. Miss Dorothy Rasmussen, of l75 Edson Ave. Funeral Thursday afternoon. at goo o'clock, from All derson Funeral Home. 70 Central Ave. Burial in old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

RASMUSSEN-Miss Dorothy Ras- mussen Of ITS Edson avenue died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. She was native of Denmark.
 Miss Rasmussen is survived by one brother, George of Prospect, one sis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
DIED

JOHNsTON-In this city, Sept. 4th. 1889, Charles Francis Johnston, of 92 Ridgewood St. Funeral Wednes- day afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock. from Aldersoin Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in Riverside cemetery. BLUCK-In this city, Sept. 9th, 1889, South Main St. Funeral Thursday afternoon. at 2:O0 o'clock. from Mulvllle Funeral Home. gro West Main St. Burial in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 ROUssEAU--In this city, Sept. 2nd, 1889, Omer Rousseau, of POT Cooke St. Funeral this morning, at S:30 o'clock, from Belleviile Funeral Home, 6s East Clay St, to St. Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

NARD0zZI-Rocco Donate Mar. dozzi, 66, of IA Ash street died this morning at the Waterbury hospital after brief illness. He was born in Italy but came to this country 39 years ago. MT. Nardozsi was yell known throughout the city and es- pecially among the Italian resi- dents.
 Survivors include: three sons,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

ter, Mrs, Peter Lund of Wolcott and several nieces and nephews. A broth- CT, Hans Rasmussen died In 1880.
 Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Conner Lewis officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 2 to Q o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

refused to adopt an attitude of neu- trality as proposed by Premier Gen
 J. B, M, HertzoR.
Evening star., 1939-06-24
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by machine, which means each lug
and flange is part of the shell, thus
making 1t virtually impossible for
cracks or seams to appear between
the f1anges and the fixtures. So
they'll last good long while, with
out cracking, peeling or checking.
Just to give you rough idea Of
prices, tumbler holders start at 81 IS,
toothbrush holders 81 30, towel bars
from $2.35 to $500, soap holders for
$1.60. There are more elaborate
fixtures - tumblers, toothbrush and
soap holder with rubber tray for
less than IS, for example.
The thought Of sanding and An
ishing new floor while the family
Is living In house Is one that makes
most housewives shiver. Mess, null
sance, noise. Yet it needn't be. You
can buy fine flooring already nm
ished and have q new floor laid in
your living room in what is a build
ing business jif1y.
A new factory-f1nished flooring
comes in red or white oak, 81. inches
wide, which is about an inch wider
than ordinary strip flooring. The
finish Is applied at the factory with
special machine that actually gives
a more penetrating finish than most
on-the-job finishing methods. The
flooring is available in three shades
OF finish and both ends and sides are
Evening star., 1939-06-24
BY DOROTHY DUCAS
and ELIZABETH GORDON.

1t frequently distresses us to see
how people 60 limping along with
less than adequate little fixings"
around the house, when for the ex-
penditure of little money they could
have up-to-date gadgets and access
sories. Usually it is because the
items are so small folks don't get
around to replacing them. They get
used to opening door with loose
handle, to putting the soap in
somewhat battered dish, never real
izing that it would take only little
time and a few dollars to put those
small things right.
One place where the small things
which came with the house are
tolerated with utmost equanimity,
even though they don't measure up
to the modernity Of the rest Of the
room, is the bathroom. Probably
bathroom fixtures are of the latest
design. efficient and easy to MAIN
tain-but what about the bathroom
accessories? Soap dishes, tooth
brush holders, toilet-paper holders,
towel racks. glass shelves, tumbler
holders and the like may be far
from what the pictures of perfect
bathrooms call for, but you don't
do anything about them because
they are so small.
Well, now's the time to take stock
of your bathroom accessories. You'll
be surprised for how little you can
modernize them. We have been
looking over a new line of bathroom
accessories. made to conform with
Federal specifications governing both
metal and finish. All these fixtures
are heavily plated three times, with
copper, then nickel. then chromium.
They can be set in tile. glass or
plaster walls, installed with screws
or held firmly in place by the use Of
key-blocks, concrete or plaster Of
paris. With all this choice in install
lation, it should be easy either in .
new house or any old one, to re-
furnish the bathroom with modern
holders and bars.
These accessories are heavily cast
Evening star., 1939-06-24

beveled to give the floor IN attrac-
tive pattern when laid. There Is
even . coat Of wax on the wood
when you receive 1t.
With this strip flooring, 1t Is 4
short and sweet job to lay q floor
for . whole room. It Is blind mailed,
exactly like ordinary strip flooring,
and as soon rs the floor Is down the
furniture can be moved right back
on it. There Is no waiting for the
finish to dry, Of course, because the
flooring Is pre-finished.
This new wider strip flooring costs
no more, and often less, than regu-
lar hardwood flooring which is
sanded and finished after 1t has been
laid. The penetrating seal finish
won't scratch, chip or peel-because
1t is In the wood, not just on top.
That's where the CRIME stays and
can be cleaned of without refinish-
ing the floor.
4 4 -
Nobody has to sell stainless steel
to the American public. The last
few years Of use Of this perenially
lustrous and rust-resistant metal In
the home has endeared 1t to our
efficiency -worshiping souls. We know
1t chiefly In the kitchen on work.
counter tops, splashboards, holdings,
not to mention in kitchen knives,
tableware and cooking utensils.
Stainless steel, until comparatively
recently, has been costly-because
standard gauges are heavy, hard
and tough, definitely requiring 4
specialists service In application.
But now 1t is available in . light
weight. flexible form and can be
handled by an ordinary carpenter,
or for that matter by any one used
to working with nnoleum. Naturally,
1t can serve q hundred new uses In
the home. from wall tile. to fire-
place trim.
The new lightweight stainless
steel material comes permanently
combined with a non-metallic back
ing. Its outer surface is a thin
sheet Of strong, light-gauge metal,
and its inner surface is tough
waterproof flexible backing, which
affords support to the steel and
Evening star., 1939-06-24

makes It possible to apply the new
material easily and inexpensively
to plaster, wood, hberboard, concrete
and other surfaces.
You can cut this stainless steel
with . heavy scissors, and 1t can be
bent around curved surfaces, shaped
to at inside drawers and bins; 1t
even comes ready-made into tile
for use on bathroom, powder room,
or recreation room walls. Undoubt-
edly this versatile product in its new
dress will have q decorative as well
as utilitarian use in the home. OTIS
stunning as fireplace trim or on the
front Of your home barb
The lightweight metal comes in
rolls as big rs 2 feet wide and so
feet long, from which any amount
you need will be cut, or as small
as ribbons an inch wide, which have
beveled edges and make beautiful
trim In kitchen, bathroom, vestibule
and modern living rooms. 1t has
either . satin finish or q pebbled
Evening star., 1939-06-24
F. H. A. 10 Observe
Fifth Anniversary
tuesday
81, SOC, 900, 900 in Home
Finance Insurance
Now on Books

The F. H. A. will observe its fifth
birthday Tuesday with more than
$2.500. 900 900 home financing in
surance on its books.
This includes insurance covering
small-home mortgages, large-scale
rental projects and property i'm
provement loans.
Administrator Stewart Mcdonald
pointed out that the loans insured
have been supplied by more than
10000 banks and other lending in
stitutions in all parts Of the United
States. They have enabled over
100000 people to improve their
housing conditions.
The number of persons thus bene-
fited is approximately equal to the
combined population of Is States
Colorado, wyoming, Nevada, Ari-
zona, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico,
Utah, Oregon, Maine, Vermont. New
Hampshire, North Dakota, South
Dakota and Delaware.
For the first time in nearly a
decade sufficient new housing is be-
ing provided to meet the increase in
the population and to Offset the de-
struction Of old houses. This is due
in large part to the stimulus fur
nished by the amended F. H. A. pro-
gram providing the most favorable
home financing terms in the history
Of the country.
500 New Homes Daily.
During the first five months of
1899, mortgages on homes to be con-
structed show an increase of 80
per cent over the corresponding
period of 1888. This is resulting in
the starting of construction of over
800 new single-family homes under
F. H. A. inspection each working
day. At the same time work is being
started each day on the repair or
modernization of more than 1.500
existing homes under the property
improvement program.
On June 20, F. H. A. records
showed that loans numbering 2,40l,-
2l5. for s2.5O5, 100000, had been in
sured, divided as follows:
Small home mortgages, number
ing $4,000, for $3.50 100000.
Property improvement loans,
numbering 2,025 900, for 1927 600, 900.
Large-scale rental projects num-
bering 215, for $98, 100000
These figures include small num-
Der of catastrophe and farm loans
They do not, however, include
commitments to insure amounting
to more than $3.50 100000.
During the five years of the F. H.
AS existence, widespread refor-
nation of the countrys home fl
nancing system has been effected,
involving elimination of the second
mortgage, excessive interest rates,
concealed commissions. costly re-
newal fees and other discredited de-
vices of the pre-depression days.
F. H. A. Income Up.
r. H. A. income, derived from
mortgage insurance premiums and
appraisal fees, now approximately
equals total operating expenses.
During the next fiscal year it is esti-
mated that income will increase
sufficiently to pay all operating ex-
penses and leave a substantial bal
ance to be added to reserve funds
now available in the treasury to
meet possible mortgage insurance
losses.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

one, the pebbled being brand new
and just the thing for Z table OF
counter top where finger smudges
or scratches might show.
X X X i
Editors note: For further in
formation about products de-
scribed here write Misses Ducas
and Gordon, 230 West Forty first
street, New York City, and in
close stamped, self-addressed en-
velope.
Evening star., 1939-06-24

Mucilage is being made from sea-
wood In Osaka, Japan.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
BISHOP WRIGHT
ESCAPES INJURY
in AUTOMOBILE
ACCIDENT In
! WILDSOF AFRICA

LUSkA, Northern Rhodcsia
(ANP) Bishop r. n. Wright Of the
A.M.E. Church. assigned to the Afri-
can diocese, had narrow escape
from death last week when his auto
ran over an embankmcnt on il sharp
curve Just IA mses south Of Lnska.
Those in the bishops car at the
time were his wife, Mrs. Wright: his
son, r.. r. Wright, 3rd; Mrs. Luella
G. Wright, Rev. j, M. Mokone and
the chauffeur, Josia Khampane As
the big car caromcd across the road
the rear wheels caught on the en-
bankment and held fast while the
front end tilted downward at a
perilous angle.
Tropped, the bishop and party re
mained helpless for several hours
until 4 gang Of road workers near
by discovered their plight and came
to the rescue. The workers lifted
the car bodily back onto the road,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
Ciny Negro Chamber o1
Commerce Says, Meyers
Store Is Unfair

CINCINNATI-F several weeks
the contact committee has contacted
various concerns relative to employ?
ing race citizens. Unfortunately
enly one p ace became SO aggravat-
.ng thai The committee couidn t re-
isain firm recommending that he be
picketted. It is a. eyed that Mr..
Meyers stated to the committee
that before he would hire Negro
clerks, he would close up his store
~ Chamber Of Commerce seems to
be glad to help Mr.. Meyer close. On
Friday Of last week pickets appear
cd at his door with banner which
ia~d, "This store is unfair to Ne
groes, if you have any race pride
please q mt hrada .'cae ;ild stay
away" After careful nvestiga-
lion. it was discovered that This
stores patronage is 95 per cent col
ored they have nine white clerks,
and practical " all Of the Meyer
iiy employed
II is no more than right that we
have some consideration, more than
flunky that hangs around as q
camouflage. The public is cooperat-
ing 100 per cent with the chamber
because the cause is right.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

! opportunity for Negroes in the army
equal to any other group, namely,
| on the basis Of merit am opposed
to compulsory segregation. The best
service could be secured from Ne
groes in Negro units, but let them
em ist also in whatever units thes
| fit and desire"
A nationally known business lead
er, G. G. Spaulding, president Of the
N. G. Mutual Life Insurance Co..
also foresees Americas entry II the
war continues for an indefinite per-
iod, and declares, '.in lhis cycna,
the American Negro in all possibil-
| ity will share the common lot OF al
Americans.
II feel that the Negro should be
accorded the status of an American
! citizen in every respect without dis
crimination," Mr.. Spaulding adds.
As an American he is expected 10
4
of citizenship. In the role of sol
| dier, he should be accorded the sanae
consideration and treatment a. 9th,
CT American groups
Another college president, In. 10
seph j. Rhoads Of Bishop college,
/ Marshall, Texas, favors league Of
! nations unarmed for war with an
adequate police force to prevent big
nations from molesting small ones,
thus preventing wars similar To the
new one in Europe.
Because of mutual interests, inn
proved methods of transportation
and national sympathies for the de-
mocracies, Americas policy Of iso
lation is untenableo and under the
circumstances Americas involve
ment seems inevitable" opines Dr
! Rhoads, pointing out that this ma
ton faces the alternative Of join
| ing England and France in putting
an end to the present military cru
sade for European domination, or o.
| preparing TO fight a greatly streng
thcned Germany single-handed later
in the event that nation is victor
1 ious.n
| Negro soldiers should get the best
| possible training Ind be assigned
rank and responsibility on EXACTLY
the same basis as other racial ele
, ments in our population" for there
is enough potential democracy j
America to sustain that prinelp'
! of action, if the president and sec
, rctary Of war could be induced +
adopt it in preparation for al I'M
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

This is warning to merchants
that they cannot expect to take all
and give nothing in return. This
store never cooperates with Negro
churches or businesses, the proprie-
tor is always too busy to talk to a
Negro statesmen. He is insulting
unless you want to buy something,
than he Is very careful TO wait on
as many whites as possible before
considering the blacks.
This movement will continue until
the hand writing on the wall ap-
pears,