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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-25

ium, amid beautiful George
Washington setting of red, white
and blue. As the guests arrived,
they were received at the door by
John Terrell, who presented each
lady with tiny Ratchet and each
man with an American flag-Fhere
was dancing for those who cared to,
to the recordings Of vitaphone.
Later in the evening, George
Terry and Susan Webb, won the
prizes in the whist tournament.
Host Charles Miller, promptly put
an end to the Jitterbug contest by
showing all contestants that he
could be head and shoulder above
all concerned.
Refreshments were served TO
every body at their seats around
the tables, that graced the walls,
while John Terrell and his staff
were serving the other guests, Her
schell Coleman demonstrated his
interesting style of piano playing.
Among the guests were Dorothy
and EaveFne johnson Elverton
Ford Jesse Roy and Mann Mil
Ter Roderiek Lee and Louise
jackson Bob Brown and Ber-
nice Jackson Susan and James
Webb Louise Hill and Bertha
Caps Thomas Walton and Flea
nor Jackson. George Terry and
Magazine Caps Bob Hamilton
and Maple Jackson Jimmy Gray
p. Bioren Bankhead James
Caps and countless others.
The party chaperons were the
Highland Park Recreation direc-
tors, Mrs. Joanora johnson, Miss
Marguerite Gist, and Mrs. Julia
Mitchell. All the guests cungratu.
lated Charles Miller upon his hav-
ing given the ricest party Highland
Park has had in ages.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-25
The Party Line
By MARIAN

their name was their party =. Had
the guests approximately one hundred
of them a other over TO the Maceo
Williams home on Hartford avenue all
of Saturday night and into the
break of dawn.
There was a monte carlo atmosphere
throughout and the rain and ice
outside had naught TO do as everything
was OF cheerful air inside.
]. Hill is president of the club; P.
VI. Hendricks. vice president: Benson
Bass. secretary, Robert Routt. assist
ant secretary; Ed Pearson. treasurer;
David Gordon, personnel; George
White. sergeant-at-arms: Floyd
Thompson. William WarHeld. business
managers.
The William Burks' infant son Ed
sci is in Ford hospital with pneumonia.
The Arthur Hurleys of Philadelphia
flew over to visit the Joe Duplesis and
the Clifton Russians for one day.
Miss Alice Cox also had visitors for
couple days. william Curtis and
Peter Redmon who hail from Column
bus. Ohio.
The William Halls are home from
Hot Springs after a months rest.
The Melvin Joneses are back in town
from their Underwater to
Milwaukee, Wis.
-A-big evening for Detroiters will
come on April "A when the Organ
committee of St. Cyprians church gives,
its Spring Charity ball. There are any
number of parties in the offing to pre-
cede the ball. and enhance the merri-
ment Of the evening. Mrs. Valerie
Kallace is general chairman. Mrs.
Roy Morton Is doing a clever piece
of work=in organizing =tn=citizensi
group to help put the affair over. and
already ticket sales are underway.
Very youthful but very able models
showed what the well dressed little
girl will wear at the Girls Friendly
candidates fashion show at St. Cy-
prians Friday evening. There were
about ten tiny models. who with grand
dignity paraded.
The Stag Trops have decided TO
keep the ball rolling i. by planning
OIL Bowling Wednesday night.
This was all definitely agreed upon
when they met with Mrs. Isabelle
Bass Wednesday. Present were Eliza
beth Curtis, June Watt Marie Lo-
gan, Hanola Johnson. Juliana Poin-
dexter. Helen Jones. Edna Thonnp-
son. Kay Harris and Gay Chapman.
The game Mr.. Culbertson made
famous =. . bridge you guessed
it seems to hold the fascination
for more reasons for clubs in Detroit
than any other.
Weekly. the little groups get together
play bridge, chat. plan more bridge
and adjourn.
This weeks assemblies: The TX Com
tractors, met with Mrs. Madeline Gra-
ham. Contract is their hobby, and
of course serving always completes
the evening. Prizes were won by Mrs.
Lucille Hafford. first; Mrs. Lorena
Schuster, second. and the third to
Mrs. Ola Clark.
The Non Parptis played Friday over
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-25
Marion Feted
OnNafaIDay
Observation

Mrs. Minnie Donovan reached a
new high in birthday celebrations,
hers, which came on March 4, was
the cause Of much gaiety for a
whole week. On her actual natal
day her hubby greeted her al
breakfast with an oh so very love-
ly gift. which completely bowled
her over she tells me, so imagine
her surprise when on the next
morning. Mrs-A-- Turner greet
ed her at early morn with an eX-
quisite lace hanKie, a box OF candy
and a poem of four verses composed
by herself.
The following day, several gifts
and birthday cards came through
the mail, then the next afternoon
came the crowning event, a real
sure-enough party, a blow out in
fact planned for Mrs. Donovan by
her niece, Serita Banks. Bingo
and bridge were played and prizes
given TO those having the highest
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Friends Of the Donovans who
were present were Ashley-Gs+n
Murphy Graham Jennie Strick-
land Lorene Reid Irene
Woods Edna Shaw Rosa Hill
=. Margaret Bennett Prudence
Perry Lille Mae Banks q.
Jeanetta Whitby q. Florene Nc
Kinney Monwella Williams o.
Johnnie NJ. Hendricks Portia
Jones Vivian Garrett Finley
Beatrice Goldsby Irene Nc
Clendon Mary Morrison Err
nestine Walker Mable Morris
and Beulah Cain.
Among some Of the gorgeous
presents received were a beautiful
patent leather purse, an exquisite
vase, dozens Of hankies, chiffon
and linen, necklaces. perfumes,
nose, linen towels, a satin negtiEee
and a boudoir pillow.
A delicious menu Of chicken-a-
la-king, nodded macaroni, stuffed
tomatoes, hot biscuits and coffee,
pound cake, lemon cake and ice
cream was served
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-25
Union Players TIE Z
Present Drama

RICHMOND, Va, March 24-The
Virginia Union Players will re-en-
act the murder trial of Ivar Knue-
gar, Swedish match king and finan-
cial juggler. in Coburn Chapel. Vir-
sinia- Union campus Wednesday.
March 20. The three-act play was
presented at Shaw university,
Raleigh, N. c., Friday. as a part Of
the Negro Intercollegiate Dramatic
Associations exchange program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
Hamilton Avenue Dump Od0r Causes Protest
 Prom Townspeople
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone 875

WatertoWn, July 2S.--The Hamil- ton avenue rubbish fire which has been burning since last Saturday was virtually quelled by IS volunteer workers who toiled from ' o'clock last night until o'clock this morn- ing assisted by 6 bumper truck, a district fire warden and l2 enlisted men who worked with two Hartford fire wardens and two ranger pa. trolmen from Hartford county.
 The odor from the smouldering dump caused mild protest from townspeople, but First Selectmen Bronson E. Lockwood refused to permit the use of hte towns wa ter supply until late yesterday.
 Scouts to Meet
 There will be a meeting of the Boy Scout reviewing board at the Community House Tuesday at 2 o'clock. All Boy Scouts desiring to appear at this time to pass badges are requested to notify George Mosely not later than Sunday.
 Final arrangements for the clam bake Sunday were made at the meeting of the Fish and Game as- sociation in the Town Hall last night. A special attraction of the afternoon will be the softball game between Benny Marcouxs married men and Joe Richard Bryarls single men. Also on the program are trap shooting and horseshoe pitching.
 Several suggestions for the irn- provement of the library were made at the annual meeting of the Wa tertown Library association. The library committee and the librarians are making an effort to carry out shese' suggestions. Personals
 Mrs. Emma Taylor and Mrs. J. M. Starkweather of Orange City, Fla. and Frank Strait of Kent were re- cent visitors at the home of Mrs. John L. Beach.
 William D. Starr of Hamden has rented the house on Scott avenue owned by Robert L. Vaill, formerly occupied by Ralph Winter. MT. Starr is a chemist at the Lee Mfg. Go. in Waterbury. He plans to move in the middle of August
 William D. Patrick of Bridgeport has rented the house at Adts switch owned by the Waterbury Saving aBnk. MT. Patrick is con- nected with the General Electric Supply Go.
 The senior choir of St. Johns church will hold choir rehearsal this evening at 7:3o o'clock in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
Local Union Joins In Nationwide Plan
 To Honor Founders
Tributes Paid By National Figures to Late Samuel Gompers, George Perkins-LOca Here Organized
 AZ Years AgO-PrOud of Achievements

outstanding citizens have interna- tional headquarters with messages of congratulations.
 Attorney General Murphy's mess age read as follows:
 q am glad to note that in this grave hour when we see more clearly than ever the necessity for individual economic security as a basis for international peace, the union Is also paying tribute to Samuel Gompers and George w. Perkins, who gave of their efforts to help bring larger measure of security to the workers of the cigar making industry"
 Senator Maloney's tribute:
 "In these difficult days, when men are unemployed in great numbers, and whe nthe brains of men are not so gainfully employed as they might be, because of the confusion of the times, think all of us might make a better contri- { button to the cause of working men by directing our thoughts to the wisdom and the record of Samuel Gompers."
 Formed In 1884
 The first national organization oi cigar makers was formed in Wash ington, D. O., in July, 1884. Twenty unions consolidated under the off cial title, "Ciga. Makers National Union of the United States. Three years later following a merger with the Canadian local unions the pres- ent title, Cigar Makers Interna- t1onal Union of America was adopted Andrew J. Zeitler, first president oi the national union, was killed il action during the Civil War. From the date of his first membership or December 20, 1875, to his death in 1924, Samuel Gompers played ar outstanding role in the affairs oi the Cigar Makers and the American Federation of Labor.
 George William Perkins was 1n- ternational Union president from January 1, 1892, to January 1, 1927 During his regime the organization reached the peak of its prestige and influence in the promotion of the labor movement. The Cigar Makers Unions fight for the working man for social and economic legislation for the protection of the famous Blue Label" forms a brilliant chap. ter of progress and achievement ir the labor history of the United States.
 Local Union
 In Waterbury the local Cigar Max. CTS was under the Jurisdiction o1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
MACICIANS TO
 HOLD OUTING
MariusA. Chaude Chair man of Event Tomorrow
 at Clark's Farm

Waterbury will be represented at the 17th annual outing of the New Haven Magic Society tomorrow afternoon at Clark's Farm, Culinary. Marius A. Claude, well-known host at the Press Club, was named gen. eral chairman of the committee on arrangements and will be assisted by Adam Gentoch and Joseph Plutzik also of Waterbury, Roy McCaffney of Meriden and Tod Pietrie and Fred Clark of New Haven.
 Some of the foremost magicians of the east, including Win Boyer, Paul Uofke, and Dr. L. J. Cochran, former president of the American Society of Magicians, have been in- vited to attend the outing. Tele- phone wire poles will be marked with streamers indicating the loca- tion of Clark's Farm, reached via the Prospect road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
LATE REALTY NOTES
MOrtgage Releases

Mortgage Releases The two following mortgage re- leases have been filed at the town clerks office: Waterbury Building & Loan Asso- ciation, Inc, to Louis Schmidt. Ethel Reynold Truxtun, to Addie L.. and Bertha M. Bryan.
 Quit Claim Deed
 The following quit-claim deed has been filed with the town clerk: Gaetano Merenda to Charles Smith. property bounded by Parker md Manville streets.
 Warranty Deed
 One warranty deed has been filed tt the town clerks office:
 Michael Tangney, to Josephine Meisinger, Maurice F. Tangney, John rangney, Mary Tangney, Katherine Tangney and Charles Tangney property on the east side of Walnut Nreet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Local 103 of Ansonia until 1897 when 1t formed its own local and proceed ed to take its place among leaders in protecting the interests of its members and the prestige of the trade. Not once. in the A years history of the Waterbury local has any serious friction developed. Ex- perts in the cigar-making profess sion have found membership in the local union beneficial in every re- spect. Relationship with manufac- turers has been marked by extreme pleasantness and friendly cooper ation.
 Present Officers
 Present officers of Cigar Makers Union of Waterbury are A. G. Gold smith, president; Fred Stagge, vice. president; William Pierce, secre- tary-treasurer; Anthony Saginaro, sergeant-at arms. With George Frantz the elective officers also form the executive committee of the union,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
EX-CONVICTS TRIAL
 CONTINUED TO AUG. 8

Northampton, Mass, July 28. = (UP) - Trial of convict on four charges in connection with the kid naping of his divorced wife was con- tinued to August in district court today when his counsel requested more time to prepare defense.
 JQames J. Kehoe, A, of Hcdson, cord Reformatory after serving released only last month from Con- term for burglary, kidnapped his former wife, Mrs. Bernice Beckwith, 27, on July 19, and held her captive for 19 hours in an isolated overnight cabin until seized at gunpoint by police.
 He is charged with Kidnapping, armed robbery, larceny of revolver and unlawful possession of revolver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Mrs. Katherine Grilley and Mrs. Nellie Gibbs of Prospect, are the guests of Mrs. Arthur Miller Of Power House road.
 Leslie Wilson of Power House road is visiting relatives in Momauguin.
 Miss Josephine Griffin of Jarvis street, is visiting relatives in New York City.
 Miss Joan Preston of Yonkers, N. r., has returned to her home after visit with Miss Ruth Jewett of Harrison avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Members of the Local Cigar Makers Union No. 395 organized in 1897 join with hundreds of locals throughout the country today in ob- serving the diamond jubilee of Cigar Makers International Union of America.
 A three-day celebration in honor of the 18th birthday or three-quar- ters of a century of progress and prosperity, will be climaxed tonight by . nationwide radio program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
COWDRYS LEAVING
 SUNDAY FOR OHIO
West Cheshire Couple to Attend International
 Poultry Congress
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, July 28 - MT. and Mrs. Irving T. Cowrdy of West Cheshire are planning to leave Sunday for Cleveland, Ohio where they will at- tend the convention of the National Poultrymen's Association and the International Poultry Congress. Sev- eral others from here will attend. Charles Pearsall is a member of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

with high ofiicials of the. United States government and Trade Union organizations participating in the ceremonies. Tributes will be paid the memory of Samuel Gompers and George w. Perkins, outstanding fig- ures in the labor history of the Uni- ted States. Both members rose to international fame from the ranks of the Cigar Makers Union.
 Many Tributes
 United States Attorney General Frank Murphy, Postmaster General James A. Farley, United States Sem ator Francis T. Maloney, various governors of the country and other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
Cigar Makers Celebrating Diamond Jubilee Tod
WatertoWn Man
 Left $5, 900 Cash

Hartford, July 28-Frank Fox of Watertown is named to re- ceive the cash sum of S5,OO0 in the will of his mother, Ellen Fox of this city, which has been filed with the probate court of Hartford.
 The will orders that the rest of the estate be divided equally between MT. Fox and his sister Marion of Springfield, Mass, and names Nathan A. Schatz as executOr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
FRED KLOBEDANZ
 TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

Fred Klobedanz, 60, of 28 Center street, veteran ball-player and form erly in the major leagues, today was reported recovering at St. Mary's hospital from heat prostration which laid him low on Bank street Wed- uesday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- ton has been filed at the office of the town clerk:
 William McGrath, All WOodtick road, and Margaret Famiglietti, of MOreland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

commission named by GoVernor Raymond E. Baldwin to represent Conencticut at the congress.
 The softball game between the Prospect and Cheshire girls, sched- uled for this evening at 6:30 at the Humiston school field, hes been post poned until next Friday evening.
 Miss Marie Devane of New York City has returned to her home after vacation with relatives.
 Miss Rose Flood of Belfast, Maine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

iVacationing In Maine
 Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Lawrence of Jarvis street, are spending their va cation in Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell B. Nichols, and son, Robert, of Horton avenue have returned from a visit in Bos- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Outstanding figure in American labor movement, whose memory will be honored tonight. He rose to fame from the ranks of the Cigar Makers Union. His last message to labor read:
 "Say to them that as I kept the faith I expect they will keep the faith. They must carry on. Say to them that 8 union man carrying 8 card cannot be a good citizen unless he upholds Ameri- can Institutions, and he is a poor citizen if he upholds American Institutions and forgets his obli- gations to his trade associat ations."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Robert Sampson of Power House road has been visiting his sister, Miss Ruth Sampson of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Ralph
 s. Hayward of West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

Miss Rose Flood of Belfast. Maine
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-21
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

Mrs. Nina Miller. active in fra
ternal circles. was surprised on her
birthday. Saturday, October IA.
when she returned to her home to
find her dining-room table loaded
with bounteous repast and sur
rounded by scores Of friends who
sang Happy Birthday" on her en-
trance and showered her with many
happy fluctuations.
The occasion was arranged by
Mrs Bessie Wilson. the very dear
friend Of the honoree, and the
event will be long remembered by
those present as class A entertain
ment and hospitality.
The climax came when Mrs
= Wilson announced that Nina
would no longer be known to hel
friends as Nina Miller because sht
had been the bride Of Mr. AlonzC
McCracken for many months
lfter breathless silence the
.uests recovered sufficiently to ex-
end mutual congratulations to
10Th the bride and groom, Among
nose present we're: Mr.. and Mrs
Hosea Hubert, Mr. and Mrs Hey
wood CAN'T; Mrs. Viola Howard;
Mrs Alma Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Monroe, Atty. Lawrence F. Hayes
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walker, Mrs.
Carrie Walker. Mrs Carrie Curtis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-21
Metropolitan Bapt.

, Rev Williams pastor Of Metro
politan Baptist church. 5434 Hastings
street delivered Sermon SUNDAY
morning to a cacacity audience from
the subject: Thank God I Can Still
Plead" taken from Jobs 1871 chap
Ter % n ~ verses. inclusive
Dr. Williams pointed out four dis
tinci types Of dnsp ndence found
in literature whi7h were as follows;
First: The despair OF OMAR
Khayyam in his poem, The Ru-
haiva'" which was despair Of drink
ing wine.
Second: In the book Of Eccles-
tastes is found that one does not
denv anv of the pleasures n life
such as dancing. Int raises the fol
lowin1 questions what is tho 9 'od
Of Il? Docs il not or- N vanity?
Third: The cry Of Pascal which
said that the only possible JOY was
'7und in God
Fourth The final one is the des-
pair Of old theories found in the
book which differs from all others
in that il saws none Of the others are
lit TO sustain the weight Of human
woe. and that all together they could
not wipe out the tears from 4 single
owe
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-21
Honored AT
Surprise Party

Mrs, Josephine Vincent was de-
lightfully surprised by group OF
Daughter Elks, under the chair
manship OF Mrs, Bertha Mecham.
who accompanied by the follow
ing ladies' descended upon the
honoree at her lovely home Thurs
day. October r. with lots OF birth
day cheer, refreshments, and gifts;
Mesdames Laura Rice. Lucille HUI
bert Alma Barker; Anna Garrett:
Marie Cobb: Grace Bryant, Tile
Lucas and Carrie Curtis. Many
others sent kilograms and greet
ings
The afternoon was spent in
mcrry-makins and speeches of
tribute exemplifying the esteem Of
those present for Mrs. Vincent VINO
with her inimtable dignity and
grace expressed her JOY for the oc-
cssion. Mrs. Viola Perry and Thomas
Vincent shared in the pleasure
event
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-21
Son Of Howard U.
Professor Dies

WASHINGTON. Z. c. Oct 20
The lO-year-old son Of Prof DOxey
A. Wilkerson. who is on leave from
absence from Howard university
to make a study on the Race in
education for the Carnegie Foun-
datjon, died last week While his
father was in New York City, and
his mother was in a hospital recov-
ering from a tonsillectomy
The boy was in excellent health
until last spring when he suffered
an attack Of asthma, complicated
by pneumonia.
Funeral services were held from
the family residence here. 5433 East
Capitol street, Thursday. The boy
was first-year student at Brown
junior high school here His grand
mother was with him al the time Of
his death.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-21
Jolly Twelve
Sponsors Gay
Saturday Social


The jolly Twelve Social club gave
a grand social, Saturday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. j.
Walton, 1923 Ford avenue This
club was the host 10 two other
clubs, which were the guests of
honor. They were Twilight club,
whose officers were Mrs. Fife Nc
Cormick, president; Mrs. Ready
Williams, treasurer; Mrs. Eliza Nc
Cormick. Mrs. Anna Lou Alvin and
Miss Lee Anna Jones; the Moving
Star was the other club. L. A.
Hall, president; W. Galloway. treas
urer; Mrs Parthena Taylor, secre-
tary and Mrs. Elnora Walton, bust
ness manager.
After business a very nice chick
en- dinner was served. Howard
Wright gave an interesting talk
then the fun began.
Lee, Cooper won the first prize
for being the best dressed person.
W. Collins won the second prize
for being the second best dressed
man, and c. Hatchett won the third
prize for being third best dressed
man.
The jolly Twelve is attempting
to make itself one OF the most
effective and attractive organiza-
tons in Highland Park.
Among the many persons present,
these are a few: Otis White, honor
guest; Mrs. Willie Bailey, Cornelius
Yates, Mrs. Alberta Davis, Charles