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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
Miss Meta Pelham Resigns Post As
Treasurer OF Douglass Association
After Years OF Splendid Service

Because her health will no long
er permit her to perform the duties.
Miss Meta Elizabeth Pelham, trea-
surer OF the Douglass association
since 1922 rendered her resignation
when tile members of the associa-
ton met in the old home OF Fred
erick Douglass. Anacostia, Md.
Thursday, July 90.
Miss Pelham. OF 1857 West Han
cock avenue. made known her In
tentlons 10 resign from her post
before she left Detroit for Wash
lngtcn. Wednesday afternoon. She
has been a member Of the associa-
ton since 1916.
Tells OF Home
Before leaving for Washingto
Miss Pelham gave brief sketch Of
me part Michigan club women have
PLAYED In the purchase and up
Keep OF The historical old Frederick
douglass home which colored
America looks on as a shrine in
much fhe same manner as George
Washlngion's old home at Mt. YER
non.
When ! began working with the
trustees of the Frederick Douglass
Home IN 1916 there was a mort
gage on u OF over $4,000. The work
OF The club women affiliated with
'ne association was TO =. secure
money rom various clubs over the
country to pay the interest on the
mortgage
Needed Repairs
rs The home was badly In need
ot repairs, II was decided to make
national appeal to colored club
women 10 pay off the mortgage and
make the necessary repairs. Just
now splendidly the appeal was
mel IS we'll known. and there Is no
need Tor me 10 recount.
However. l wish TO state that
M'chlgan colored club women were
'ae ilrst In the country to send
.neir cash quota 10 the national
"essufer OF the association.
!. would also like 10 saw that
' 'ne entire amount given by Mich
I'm club women toward paying
v =, an. me $4,000 mortgage was over
States sim Pay
wien questioned further con-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22

court room.
On the motion OF Attorney Bled-
soc, the hospital records Of Choice
were introduced into the record.
In his argument for the warrant.
Mr.. Bledsoe pointed out that the
case had been in the prosecutors
Office since July 5. al which time
Choice had made statement TO
Chief Assistant Prosecutor Will
am II. Bowling.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
Bile DS0E RAPS M'CREA
IN REFUSING WARRAN /
Charges Petty Office Rule Prevents
Administration OF Justice By The
Chief County Law Enforcing Officer

Because of his refusal to recommend warrant for
the arrest of Detective Albert Chya identified by Jasper
Choice the officer who broke his jaws Prosecutor Dun
can c. McCrea bitterly assaed by Attorney Harold
Z. Bledsoe, Tuesday.
"NIr McCrea refuses to recommend warrant be-
cause it is rule of his office which is nvioate nexor-
able unchangng that warrant will be recommend
ed from his office unless requested to do by the police
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
Credit Union Holds
It's First Anniversary

The first anniversary OF the
West Side Improvement Assoc'a-
tion Credit Union was held In St.
stephens AME church Monday
night.
According to the financial report
submitted by Clarence X. Howard.
treasurer. the union. In the first
six months. has a membership OF
100 and $1,000 on deposit.
Haywood CAN'T. president, In
10 ling Of the growth OF the un-
ion. pointed out that II Is the only
union OF ITS kind in the country.
concentrating its efforts on the
community.
y other speakers we're Roy J. Nor
ton. Henry Peterson, Harold ID.
Crosby. and Attorney Willis M.
Graves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
Judge John Maher Signs Warrant
Charging Detective Chylla With
Assault For Breaking Boys Jaws

A warrant charging Detective
Albert Shylla with assault and bat
terry was signed by Judge John v.
Maher. OF Recorders Court, Thurs
day morning.
The charges against the detec-
tive were made by Jasper Choice.
1S-year-old River Rouge bow who
alleges his jaws were broken by
the detective on June IS. while
Choice was n prisoner in the Fort
Street Station.
Petition For Warrant
Choice. and his attorney. Harold
T.. Bledsoe. appeared before Judge
Maher with a petition for a war
rant following the refusal OF the
prosecutors Office to ask war
rant Immediately. Judge Maher
set Thursday for a hearing.
Chief Inspector Robert Kinnsey
told Judge Maher that the Police
Department was not ready yet TO
proceed with the case as they
WdultU more tlmc W luNtntihotNi
He said 10 prisoners had been In
the cell with Choice at the time.
IL am firmly convinced that the
police department has had sufflc-
lent time TO investigate this. so II
the complainant Is willing to post
SIS. ! will sign the warrant said
Judge John v. Maher.
Heated Verbal TIT
Prior to Judge Makers express
sion OF willingness 10 sign the
warrant. Mr.. McCrea and Attorney
Bledsoe had engaged In a verbal
tilt over the alleged refusal OF the
prosecutor to recommend the war
rant. Mr.. McCroa denied that he
had refused TO recommend war
rant, telling the court that he
only wanted the request 10 come
through the proper channels.
Choice was placed on the stand
and told his story OF how he had
been beaten by Detective ChyiIa.
lie also pointed Chylla out In the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22

corning the upkeep OF the histori-
cal old home, Miss Pelham said
that several states, through their
club women, still contribute, in
Guiding Tennessee, Illinois, Penn
sylvania. and Michigan, Michigan
sending 5000 to the meeting.
Before returning home Miss
Pelham will attend the annual
conference OF the National Asso-
citation OF Colored women's clubs,
meeting In Boston next week. She
Is accompanied by her nelce, Mrs.
Harriet Barrier.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
B RI dye Association
Announces Annual
Tourney For Aug. a

NEW YORK (ANP) The sew
enth annual national tournament
OF the American Bridge associa-
ton will be held in the auditorium
OF the YwcA IN New York City
the week Of August IA. announced
Arthur G. Curiel, secretary. this
week.
Also scheduled Is the masters
individual event for another Koles
Herb Tea Co. trophy. This Is an
lnvitatIonal affair limited 10 the
% highest ranking players in The
association.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22

Thurman Curtis. both OF Chica-
co. and two sisters. wives OF Chi
cago physicians.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-07-22
Mayors Hearing

Mayor Richard W. Reading met
with representatives OF the Com
mittee To End Police Brutality In
his office Thursday afternoon. The
Mayor had ordered all police Of
ficals who have any knowledge OF
alleged police brutality 10 appear
at the hearing which was open to
the public
The committee. OF which DR..
James J. McClendon Is chairman.
had filed numerous complaints OF
brutality against the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
BOARD MAY SELECT
 FACULTY ADVISORS
Deans of Girls Proposed or More Thorough Su=
 pervisior of Students

Several proposals to curb alleged delinquency among local high school students will be taken up by the board of education at a meeting Monday afternoon.
 One calls for the appointment of deans of girls at the three local public high schools. Such deans would act as faculty advisors to girl students, and would seek to super wise the girls after-school activities. The plan has been advocated in the past but never adopted. Since creation of such positions would cost g sizeable sum, it has been suggest ed that present members of the fac- ulty be given the appointments, with extra compensation for the work involved.
 Another plan calls for a closer check on truancy in the high schools. One commissioner suggests that parents be notified at once in case of absence of their children from high school. In this way, 1t is claimed, unauthorized absences could be quickly discovered by par ents and school authorities alike.
 Board members feel that other as- poets of the situation are better fitted for police investigation, among them the keeping of late hours by high school students, alleged sales of liquor to them, and alleged un- wholesome atmosphere in some places frequented by boys and girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Police Chief Gives
 Advice To Passengers
Boarding, AIighting Busses Involve Care, Aterness
 Drivers, Pedestrians Share Responsibility

required to protect him from injury if it is in our power to do so.
 "No driver wants to cause in- jury to a pedestrian. But there is a great difference between not wanting to have an accident and wanting not to have an accident. The latter is 8 much harder and more challenging job, and calls for more determination. Each driver and each pedestrian has the responsibility of acting with the determination not to have an accident.
 "No matter how well-informed we are as drivers and pedestrians we need the assistance which can come through enforcement and education.
 Each of these has it's function in completing one of society's un- finished jobs. When we know what is being done in each to improve the pedestrians chances to live out his three score and ten, we shall want to give our active sup- port"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Congregational
FIRST CHURCH
 Sunday Services

9:45 a. m. At the Church school session representative of the com mittee on China relief will show a moving picture which demonstrates the needs of China.
 Il a. m, Morning service. Sermon by Dr. Gregg: "Wilful Inattention.
 2:3O D. m, The Chrismon society will leave the church for an after noon outing at Hubbard park. The society will have as its guests a dep- utation team of Messrs. Bruce Steene, John Miller and Austin Smythe, from Dwight hall, Yale uni- versity. They will speak on Personal Religion at the outdoor service. Sup per will be served at the park.
 Notices for the Week
 Tuesday, 3:45 p. m. An important rehearsal of the Junior choir will be held as it is the last one before the Junior choir festival which will be held next Sunday afternoon at the Second church.
 Wednesday, p. m. The Cub pack No. 9 will have baseball games with the Cubs of the Second church. . Thursday. 8 p. m. Lecture prepar- atory to the communion will be held in the conference room of the church. The subject will be "The Intention of New Life'.
 Friday, 7:30 p. m. Boy Scouts. troop No. g. 8 p. m. The Chrismon society will sponsor a dance in the conference room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Making another plea for the safety of pedestrians, Police Super intendent William J. Roach today is- sued a statement asking for the ut most care on the part of both pedes- trians and drivers. Both, he said, share the responsibility of preserv- ing safety for pedestrians.
 The superintendent urges special care in entering or alighting from buses, pointing out that many ac- cidents occur in such situations.
 Roach's Statement
 Supt. Roacl1's statement follows:
 "As pedestrians we need to know what are safe practices in waiting for, or alighting from busses. We need the following habits:
 CD Waiting on the sidewalk
 until the bus arrives.
 (2) Never cross immediately in front of the vehicle from which we have stepped.
 When alighting from a bus, the pedestrian cannot know what may be coming on the other side of the vehicle. If he crosses hurriedly in front of the standing vehicle he may be hit by the bus which by this time started The operator, because of his position in the bus, or because of other problems which arise in traf- fic may not notice person passing directly in front of his vehicle.
 Whose responsibility is it to make the pedestrian safe?
 "Surely both drivers and pedes- trian have a share in it.
 "As pedestrians, we are obligated to from sound pedestrian habits which are in line with traffic rules to be cooperative in attitude, and to take every precaution to keep our selves safe.
 "As drivers, we have an even greater responsibility. When driving we are in position to do injury; therefore, we must assume respon- sibility for avoiding collisions with pedestrians. We must avoid making traffic errors ourselves and when possible, we must compensate for any errors the pedestrian makes Even when a pedestrian is guilty oi negligence and does not, have a legal right-of- in the street, we are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
ST. MICHAEL'S
(For week commencing April 30,

(For week commencing April 30)
 The services in St. MichaePs church tomorrow, third Sunday after Easter, will be as follows: Celebra- tion of the holy communion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday school in the parish house at 9:30 8. m. Morning prayer and sermon at II a. m. Sermon sub- ject Silence by Well Doing" All services will be on daylight saving time.
 Monday: g 8. m., holy com munion St. Philip and St. James; 3:30 p. m., grammar school choir in choir room; 4:30 p. m., altos in choir room; 7:45 p. m., Girls Friendly society in church adjourn ing to parish house for amateur hour.
 Tuesday: 6:45 p. m., sopranos in choir room; 8 p. m., St. MichaepS Service club in church.
 Wednesday: p. na., Dramatic club in parish house.
 Thursday: 2 p. rn., troop 2 B. s. A. in parish house; p. nl., officers and teachers of Sunday school in parish house.
 Friday: 3:3O p. m., novitiates in choir room; 3:30 p. m., troop AZ Girl Scouts in parish house; 2 p. na., troop A Girl Scouts in. parish house; 2 p .m., altos and sopranos: entire choir at 8 p. m.
 Saturday: 2 p. m., junior choir, and any others appointed, will meet at the choir room to go to All Saints church, Meriden, for the presenta- tion of the Lenten offering, special service which is held each year.
 Friday, May 5th:. Annual meeting of the New Haven Archdeaconry of the Woman's auxiliary will be held at Trinity church, Waterbury, be- ginning at 10 a. m. It is hoped that many of the ladies of the parish will plan to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Mass is considered as a means, to the "purification of the heart and the cleansing of the soul" As one of the Sacramentals it does not give any grace nor confer any spiritual benefit of itself, but its pious use "disposes a person for Gods grace"
 o. Does Judaism teach the desirability of just social order here on earth?
 A. "The very soul of the striv- ing of Judaism" Rabbi Louis Witt has declared, Ifs a social order in- spired and hallowed by a just and righteous God and based on justice and righteousness in fulfill ment of the will of that God. God is portrayed as ympathizing with the victim of oppression, with the mderprivileged, with those who struggle for their rights and liber- ties. Thus, in this sense, democracy is the very genius of Judaism"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Y CHECKER TEAM
 BEATS CHESHIRE
Daily and Moran Feature First of Home and Home
 Series

The Y. M. c. A. checker team, led by Martin O'Brien, city cham pion, defeated Cheshire 9 to IA, in the first of here-and-there series, at Cheshire last evening. Tom Daly and George Moran were high Scor- CTS for the local contingent with three victories apiece.
 The scores follow, the local menl- bers named first in combination: M. O'Brien 2, Ed Williams 2; l.. Cole 2 1-2; Chapman l 1-2; F. Mulcahy 2 1-2, J. Schaffer, 1-2; M. Byrnes 2 1-2, B. Johnson l 1-2; J. Holohan 2 1-2, c. Brigham 1-2; J. Kenney 1-2, s. Taylor 2 1-2: G. Moran 3 1-2, c. Doe 1-2; J. Berardo g. T. French 2; Tom Deeley 3, J. Hur- lev 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
CHURCH FORUM TIME CHANGED
Roger BabsOn Speaks al Second Congregational
 Tomorrow Afternoon

Roger w. Babson, well known sta- tistician. economist and former Moderator of the Congregational. Christian Churches will be the speaker at the Forum of the Second church tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The change in the hour from 7:30 o'clock in the evening to 300 o'clock in the afternoon is made to enable MT. Babson to re- turn early to Boston as he, is for bidden by his doctor to have any speaking engagements in the even- ing.
 MT. Babson is the Founder, Pres Slent and Chairman of the Board of Babson's Statistical Organization il1 Wellesley, Mass. and also the found- CT of the Babson Institutel. During the World War, MT. Babson served as director of general information and education by appointment of the U. s. government. He is the au- thor of many books on statistics and economies.
 During the past winter while at Babson Park, Florida, he made 8 careful study of the economic prin- ciples of the early Christian church and his subject at the Forum on Sunday afternoon will be "Paul's Program" The public is cordially ia- vited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Christ. Science
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

Cf1hlSIlAN SClENCE SEHVlCES
 Everlasting Punishment" will be the subject of the lesson-sermon.
 The Golden Text is from Genesis 1925: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?"
 Bible readings include the follow ing passages: Israel hath cast off the thing that is good: the enemy shall pursue him. Remember, I pray thee, who ever perished, be- ing innocent? or where were the righteous cut off" (Hosea 8:3 Job AID.
 Selections from the Christian Sci- ence textbook. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy, include the following from page 35:30: "The design of love is to reform the sinner. If the sinners punishment here has been insufficient to reform him, the good mans heaven would be a hell to the sinner. Divine Science reveals the necessity of sufficient suffering, either, before or after death, to quench the love of sin. To remit the penalty due for sin, would be for truth to pardon error. Es- ! cape from punishment is not in &C., cordance with Gods government, since justice is the handmaid of mercy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
ADVENT CHRISTIAN

Rev. Joseph Johnson, pastor of the Advent Christian church on Cherry street, will speak on What Is True Repentance" at the 10:3O o'clock service tomorrow morning. The choir will render the anthem Lead Me Home" by Ackley.
 Rev. MT. Johnson will also speak at the evening wor ahip at 2 o'clock on Have We Entered the Time of Trouble?". The choir will sing "The Christ of the Gross" by Huston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29

Tip-toe-ing through town. Waterbury's Clark Gable, namely, Eddie Jenovese is bemoanng the fact that his famous Holywood streamlined green chapeau was lost after making the nocturnal rounds in celebration of his birthday If you think millionaires have nifty hacendas you should catch glimpse of Tine Groves new summer mansion. It stands out like diamond that Mae West sports Frank Pereguni, South End rover is travelling around in chariot. One of the most promising future citizens is pretty Ruth Troungeau Maloney school student, who has memory for history dates sharp and keen new razor blade. Victor "Greeke" Summa could put any Englishman to shame with the sartora spendor that he displays in his large wardrobe plus his sizzling personality He should be in Moveland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Naugatuck Church. Directory
HILLSIDE CONGREGATIONAL L

hAAACADE CONUnEOAl1ON L
 Morning worship is at II o'clock. There will be sermon on the topic "The Constraining Christ" Baptism of Robert Charles Nelson. will take place.
 The church's hymn-sing will be held at 7:30 p. m. There will be a short address on the topic "A Happy Day."
 Church school and Bible classes meet at 9:45 a. m.
 On Monday evening there will be the regular church meeting with Fridolph Andermson, the chairman, presiding.
 The Ladies' auxiliary will hold its meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. C.. Magnuson will be the hostess.
 The mid-week service will be held at 8 o'clock on Thursday evening. Fridays meetings are: Junior league meeting at 2 p. m. and choir rehearsal at 8 D.. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
|NOSAHOCAN LODGE
 PLANNING DEGREE
State Groups to Attend An= nual Meeting Tonight in
 Buckingham Hall

NoSahogan Lodge of Odd Fellows will be host to Lodges of the state of Connecticut, at the second annual meeting of the Odd Fellows Ad- vancement Association in Bucking- ham Hall this evening, at 800 p. m
 At this time, the first degree will be conferred on class of candl- dates, by Tisquantum Lodge No. 46 of Milford, Mass. The Dergree Staff will arrive by bus at 500 p. m., and before proceeding to Buckingham Hall, they will be the guests of the Association at a supper served by Winonah Rebekah Lodge Of Water bury. ....
 Grand Master Merrill w. Clark ot Granby, and Grand Patriarch Der tram A. Gray, and their staffs of officers, will attend. All members who are planning to attend the sup per, are urged to make reservations by notifying William R. Frink, Box 227 Waterbury, before tomorrow.
 Officers of the Association arc William R. Frink of Waterbury President; Lisle Wilder of Collins vile, Vice-President; Jesse Barratt of Naugatuck, Secretary; and Will liam Maton of Waterbury, Treasur- CT. Names of the General Commit tee are: William R. Frink and Everett Barker of Nosahogan Lodge of Wa terbury; Carl Fiske and R. J. Hall enbeck of Clifton Lodge of Winsted; Percy D. White and Stanley Colt of Franklin Lodge of Thomaston; Robert Roger and James A. Franks of Canaan Lodge of Canaan; Cliff ford D. Mignerey and Harvey C. Smith of Ridgely Lodge of Tor rington; Lisle Wilder and Arthur Gustafson of Eclectic Lodge of Collinsville; William Maton and Philip Payne. of Townsend Lodge of Waterbury and Dwgiht R. Downs and Jesse Barratt of Centennial Lodge of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
Special to The Democrat

New York, Aprf v.-Manager James Downey of the Hotel Ply mouth, New York, last night extend- ed the hospitality of the hostelry to the Gents of the Hill, who arrived without mishapfor a three-day cele- bration of their recent victory in the Washington park basketball championship tournament.
 Fourteen strong, the team, and staff were joined today by large number of supporters and mem bers of the Gents club. Last nights program, following dinner in the Hotel Plymouth dining room, in- cluded shows and attendance at a night club.
 Tonight the group will attend a radio broadcast and have dinner at the resplendent Paradise restaurant. Tomorrow a sightseeing tour of the city, review of Radio City, show at the music hall, and baseball game will be the itinerary. Many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
CONGREGATIONAL

The church school Wilb meet at 9:45 a. m. in the parish house.
 Morning worship will be held at Il o'clock. The minister, Rev. Ed ward R. Hance, vii lpreach on "Spir- itualizing the Finances"
 Children's esubject. The Rooster and the Clock"
 Music: introductory voluntary, '.Elegie,n Massenet; anthem, "Ho! Every One That Thirsteth." Martin: offertory, "Still, Still with Thee. " Foote; concluding voluntary. 'sMaes- toso," Niedermeyer, | The church Kindergarten will be open to care for the younger chil- dren during the morning service.
 All services will be held on day. light saving time. Clocks should be set ahead one hour on Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-29
CONCORDIA GROUPS SPONSOR CONCERT

The annual spring concert of the
 Concordia Singin. society will be offered at 8:15 o'clock tonight at the new Concordia hall, on Bank street. Soloists will be Marcel Doucette,
 tenor, and Miss Margaret Beers, so- prano.
 Max Duetzmann will direct the mixed chorus of 120 voices. Eugene T. Oviatt will be the piano accom- panist.
 Dancing and refreshments will be enjoyed after the concert. Sigmund Klobedanz is chairman of the con-
 mittee in charge of arrangements.