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The Omaha guide., 1939-10-21
INTERESTING NAVAL NOTES

"a new deep hole in the Allan
tic Ocean, over five miles deep,
was discovered on the 18th of
February by the U.S.S Milwau-
kee while she was participating
in the recent fleet problem. The
Milwaukee's soundings were made
with a fathometer in the Puerto
Rico Rice Trough, an undersea
chasm near the island of Puerto
Rico, which possesses already the
reputation of having the greatest
depths in the Atlanic Ocean. The
Milwaukee's sounding was 1880
fathoms, un~corrected for salinity,
pressure, and temperature. When
corrected, the depth will be in ex-
cess of 5000 fathoms, and will be
marked on new charts as MIL
WAUKEE DEEP.
"Old documents discovered in
Genoa Italy indicate hat the to-
tai cost of the expedition which
discovered America "a only &c.
600. Columbus received $270 for
tho trip while his two captains
were paid $3.50 each. The pay of
2 sailor at that time was about
50 a month. Pay of the Navy
bluejacket today ranges from $21
to $157.5O a month.
"The maximum width of the
ships of the u. 6. NAVY is deter
The Omaha guide., 1939-10-21
PROMINENT ATLANTIC CITY
LAWYER COMMITS SUICIDE

Atlantic City, N. j., October 20
(By Frank w. CAVITY Jr., for
ANP)-Despondent over financial
conditions, Walter Conner, 55, we'll
known lawyer and at one time one
Of the wealthiest men IN the
Northside, committed suicide
Tuesday by drowning in the PEN
rose canal, Venice park.
The body was discovered short
ly after $50, by William Webb
as he was headed on a fishing
trip. He towed the body to the
Abescon boulevard bridge and sum
moned police. Detectives Almond
and Frye, Investigating, said they
learned that Conner had been talk
ing with his sister, Louise, in his
office Tuesday morning about 81
80.
Police say Conner attempted to
commit suicide Monday but was
pulled from the bay nea Albany
avenue and taken home. In ad-
dition to his law practice Conner
at one time was the proprietor of
a successful loan brokers' estab-
lishment on Atlantic Avenue. He
at one time was reported worth
over $4,000 cash, and a consider
able amount of property. Most of
his money was lost in the bank
crash, and since that time he also
lost his property.
The Omaha guide., 1939-10-21
BAPTIST
CONVENTION CLIO E S

Camden, N. j. Oct. 10 (Cl-
The Afro-American Baptist Con-
vention of New Jersey closed its
18th Annual Session last Sum
day. Rev. C. L. Aiken was again
elected President.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18

CHICAGO (ANP) Three hum
dred Negro Baptist pastors in Chi
cago voted standing vote of ap
preciation for "the remarkable lead
ership of DR.. L. K. Williams, presi-
dent Of the National Baptist con-
vention, during the recent meeting
in Atlanta Of the World Baptist al
iiance."
DR.. Williams had just completed
his report on the now historic At
lanta session of Baptists of the
world--it was at this meeting that
Baptists delivered a body blow to
racial segregation and color preju-
dice. For an hour he held the at
tention Of more than 300 preachers
in attendance on the Baptists Min
isters' conference at Progressive
Baptist Church. He gave the in
side, acknowledgements version Of
the meeting which has received in
ternational pull icity because OF its
successful attack on the color line
in the heart Of the South.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18

WASHINGTON, b. G. Repre-
sentative Jennings Randolph and
Senstor William H. King, hartman
Of the House and Senate District
Committees respectively, we're urged
today by the NAACP to stand
firmly behind the District Of Co
lumbia Commissioners in the latter's
refusal to heed the demands of
white nurses at Glen Dale sanitorium
to bar Negro nurses from the civil
service Lists.
In identical kilograms sent to
Randolph and King today, Walter
White, national executive secretary
Of the NAACP said:
"The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People re-
spectfully but vigorously urges you
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
CHICAGO BAPTISTS THANK
DR., l. K. WILLIAMS FOR
LEADERSHIP AT ATLANTA

As Dir. Williams took his seat, Dr..
H M. Smith of the Chicago Baptist
institute offered the motion that
ssthe Chicago conference officially ex-
press its appreciation of DR.. Will
liams's matchless leadership at At
lanta." DR.. Smith added "in this
way we who live in Chicago with
DR.. Williams can join the thousands
outside of Chicago who by letters,
personal messages and kilograms
have showed how greatly they es-
TEEN this man whom al Of Us de
light to honor
The motion was carried without .
single opposing vote. Following this
action by the conference, DR.. Will
liams thanked the ministers present
and expressed gratitude for tht
statement made by DR.. j. G. Austin
pastor Of Pilgrim Baptist Church
Dir. Austin had paid an eloquent ant
moving tribute to DR.. Williams's At
lanta action.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
CRYSTAL BIRD FAUSET WILL
NOT SEEK MRS. BETHUNE,S POST
Only Negro Woman Legislator
Prefers Own Job

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IT.
(ANP) Mrs. Crystal Bird Fauset,
member of the state legislature of
Pennsylvania, does not expect to
leave her present post to take the
place now held by Mrs. Mary Be-
thune az NYA Director in Washing
ton. There are several pertinent
reasons why the runmors which have
come from the nations capitol dur
ing the past month are incorrect,
they brilliant and charming young
awmaker declared Tuesday as she
sat in the living room Of her attract
ively furnished and Immediately
kept West Philadelphia residence.
In the first place, she explained
the NYA job has never been proof
ferad to her and the first she had
heard that there was any difinlte
likelihood Of her accepting it was
when she read the story in the news
papers. Then, she pointed out, she
has just begun work in her post as
member Of the Pennsylvania as
semlty, her election to that post
marking the first time Negro Wo-
man had ever sat in the legislative
halls Of any American common
wealth. She is enjoying this new
experience, she said, aside from the
clouds of tobacco smoke which enl
velope her each working hour, and
she is grwink accustomed to that.
Mrs. Fauset has reason to be
be pleased with her prospects. u
the brief time she has served in tbs
states capitol, she has won the re-
spect Of her fellow representatives
In the first llace, she is thoroughly
familiar with public affairs, ne
many years with the national YWCf
and the American Friends commit
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18

tee having given her that expert
ence. Next, she is remarkable
public speaker and has more than
held her own with her male col
leagues in the debates which have
taken place on the floor of the house
Although she has served only seven
months she has introduced several
measures which, while they did not
pass because her Democratic party
is in the minority, still attracted at
tention because they were designed
to help the entire population and
not her own group alone.
Even the rumors that Mrs. Fau-
SET l. already looking toward con-
gress in the near future are wrong.
1t is true that many Of her admirers
in Pennsylvania and other states
where she has been speaking this
year have expressed desire to see
her in the national. law making
body, thus becoming the first color
ed woman to go to the national leg
islature; but she says her associa
ton with men in politics has taugh
her to be realist. Sse feels tina
| the way is not open for colore'
woman to be elected to Washing
TIM from Philadelphia, and there
fore she says she has not ind.ude'
| such possibility in her thinking.
The immediate objective of Crys
tai Bird Fauset, one would gather
are to become an effective and cap
able legislative representative Of ne
district, two thirds of whose voter
are white, as well as Of her ow
people; and then to establi&sh tn
ability Of cGored woman to SUI
cessfully and capabiE represent
! great district in the law maxim
: body Of great state.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
The Negro Civic
Theatre of Columbus
Announces Sixth
Drama Season
PRIZE PLAYS TO FEATURE
GUILDS SIXTH SEASON


COLUMBUS, Ohio The Civic
Theatre Guild of the Spring Street
Branch YMCA, under the direction
of Thomas f. Poag, will open it's
1939-1940 Drama Season at the
Spring Street YMCA on Thursday
and Friday evening, September Ia
and Is, with the presentation Of
September One-Act Play Drama
Festival featuring five outstanding
one-act plays:
"Just Til Morning." Like a
Flame" Sheep" "A Marriage Has
Been Disarranged,' and Don't You
Want to be Free" recent play by
Langston Hughes.
Other productions are as follows
"You Can't Take Ii With You."
November "a, 1899; Three one-act
Christmas plays, December %; "The
Emperor JONES' February %, 1910;
1.-THE Trial Of jesus" Easter Sun
day, 1910; "Stage Door, June Id
Summer Theatre productions, Au-
gust 20, 80, 1910.
The Civic Theatre production
committee for the 1939-40 Season
viii include. r. Louis Waller, stage
manager; Jack Toler, assistant stage
manager; Howard Lewis, make-uE
| artist; Augrey Payne, property
manager; Margaret Ellis. assistant
stage manager; Naomi Treadwell
costume designer; Bowling Mans
field, electrician; and Cletus Butler
scenic designer.
Director Poag has been heading
the Civic Theatre Guild for sis
years; and recently served as heas
Of the Department Of Drama at Dill
lard University during the absence
of Professor Randolph Edmonds.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
Fight Police
Brutality

PHILADELPHIA {ANP) Over
aoo eilizens OF Germantown are
Lolaing meetings in protest against
police brutality in that section
against Negroes. The victim con-
corning whom the meetings are held
is Samuel HOLMAN, q, who was ar
rested two weeks ago and badly
beaten because he was seen taking
down automobile numbers in note
book
Holman, who IS now in q phydhi-
atric ward Of Philadelphia General
Hospital. was walking on the street
where he lives, but was under S2,-
500 bail. The NAACP and q citi
zens committee are interested in the
case.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
URGE CONGRESSIONAL BACKING
IN HIRING NEGRO NURSES in DC.

as chairman Of District committee to
stand firmly behind Commissioner
Hazen in his refusal to bow to de-
mand of some Of white nurses at
Glen Dale sanitorium that qualified
Negro snurses who have met divil
service tests be not appointed. Ac-
tion Of white nurses in making such
demands i an incredible and undem-
ocratic procedure wholly contrary t.
highest standards Of ethics Of nurs-
ing profession
The DC. commissioners are pre-
pairing to name sixteen new nurses
to the hospital staff at Glen Dale,
Under recently enacted budget
law, they are required to take their
names from the civil service lists.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18
It's Lieut.. Joe
Louis Now

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. CAMP -
It IS now Lieut.. Joe Louis Of the
Grand Rapids police department.
Police Chief Frank j. O'Malley
Wednesday svenpg conferred the
honorary commission upon til 9
heavyweight champion of the world
in appreciation for the part he ray-
ed in making the first annual field
day of the department success.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-08-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
Cummings DouguuilLo Return Bout Tonight
This = Sporting D World =
Money Isn't Everything
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Yes, 1t does help a hell Of a lot but give silent salute to a 60 year old country doctor, L. M. Guilinger of Andover, Ohio who turned down $37,5 500 for his trotter, Peter Astra who won the Hambletonian, Ken lucky Derby" of the sulky sport yes- terday at Goshen, N. Y. His horse, bought for $3,750 has already won ten times that price, including $21,- 900 or more yesterday, but the aver age owner of a trotting horse does not turn downw $37,500 without thinking little bit. But Doc Guil- finger lost little time making up his mind, for the amount of money had nothing to do with 1t. He probably could have demanded S40000 and got 'it without a nod. But he wants his American horse to remain in Amer ica and, as the $37,500 was offered by foreign syndicate, the offer was turned down, though the doctor said he would sell Peter Astra to a standout American breeder for less, much less" he said, than $37,500. There, in my humble opinion, is the real, honest, solid American lover of horses, Dr. L. M. Guilinger of An- dover, Ohio and here's to him. His kind are all too few in this greedy world. By the way, his racing colors are RED, WHITE AND BLUE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
Abrigador Old sos
 Organize Ball Team

The Abrigado Old Fifties, a new ly former softball team from lower Baldwin street. won their initial e 1test last night at the St. Ann's playing field, defeating the St. Ann's Old Timers, by the score of 10 to s.
 To be member of the Old Fifties a man must be over 50 years of age besides being pable of circling the bases in 60 seconds fiat.
 A new find was discovered last night in Jimmy Trit une. classy and hard hitting shortstop of the Old Fifties. Although being a substitute up to last nights game. Jimmy en- tered the fray in the fourth ming, from there on the game changed in favor of the old Fifties. He cracked out two doubles besides fielding fiawlessly. Monday night the old Fifties will play the Abrigado Com munity club at tfe Mill street play ground at o'clock.
 Last rights batteries: Old Fifties, M. Coniey an T. Delaney; St. Ann's r. Thibault and L. Derouin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
Good Idea

Public Parks officials and players want an all-star game with city league opposition, which is not bad idea, as both circuits are not overburdened with coin of the realm, and three game series might rake up few kopeks for each league, which is badly needed. AS result of that thought, the following letter was dispatched to President Ray Fran, of the c. A. L. who is a little protest-minded this week, but will probably get around to making some arrangement on the matter. Give a look:
 M. Ray Tram, President
 City Amateur Leaguge.
 Dear Sir
 At the meeting of the Public Parks League held Aug. 7th, it was voted that I contact you in regards to a series of games between a team of your selection from your league, or an all star team as you prefer, to play the Public Parks All-Stars.
 The managers felt that series of this kind will be of interest to the public, as well as a means of raising funds for both leagues, and would like to have your comments on this as soon as possible.
 Yours Tn Sport. PRESIDENT, PETER DOSA President, PETER ROSATO. Secretary, JOHN CARIERO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
OWNER SPURNS
 S37,5OO OFFER
 FOR PETE ASTRA
Won't Allow HambIetOnian Winner to Leave U. S.;
 Will Sell to American
By JACK GUENTHER United Press Racing Editor)

Goshen, N. Y, Aug. 10.-UP)-An old fashioned country doctor with 8 graying head celebrated the rich est trotting victory in the world to- day by spurning a foreign syndi- cate's $37,500 offer for a mild-man nered colt which cost him only $3,- 250 and has won 10 times that pur- chase price already.
 Dr. L. M. Guilinger of Andover, O., answered with an emphatic No" the bid from the syndicate, which he refused to name, and inti- mated that although he could use the money he would rather pass 1t by than see his bay Hambletonian winner leave the country.
 If the Hanover Farm or Roland Hartman or some other major American breeder wished to buy the colt for less-maybe much less-Id let him go," Dr Guilinger explain ed. Gall it sentiment if you wish, I can't allow Pete to leave the coun- try no matter how much is bid." And from the talk that followed in the wake of the 14th Pumpkin Derby, the. grey-beards along the sulky circuit believed that other bids will be forthcoming and that maybe they will be even higher. For Peter Astra not only won the Hambleton- ian but he did 1t in two straight heats before 10000 spectators and left even the fastest of his nine rivals three lengths behind.
 Peter and his driver, shrewd old Doc Parshall, were just a breeze when the field of seven colts, one gelding and two Allies finally got away on the first heat at odds of 2-5 after II scores. Their red, white, and blue colors swept to the front at once.
 And Peter Astra came home with three-length margin in 2:O5, 1-4 over the fast track.
 The second heat was much the same. This time the favorite's price was cut to 1-5 and this time he won by five lengths in 2:04, IA, and clinched $21, 1,34l.35 of the $40,- 50246 gross purse.
 On the strength of his two sec- onds, Gauntlet took place money of $7,760 49. J. J. McIntire's Sir Wal ter, fifth and third for an aggregate third, won $4,656.30, E. Roland Har- riman's Bagpiper, third and ninth, was fourth with $2,328.15, B. F. Whites the Abbot fifth with $l,- 552.10 and J. G. Langs Voltin sixth with $1,16407.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
CHASE PARK NET TOURNEY OPENS
First Matches Scheduled Tonight at Park
 Courts

Play in t e Chase park mems singles tournament begin tonight. Fifty-eight entries have been re- ce,ved. The seeded players include Gordon Riach, many times city champion; John Stellar, winner of the Hamilton park singles, and Joe Sullivan, finalist of the Fulton park tournament. A very fine trophy has been donated by Paul Reed, presi- dent of the West End Community club.
 Today's pairings:
 Chase Park Courts Bill Blair vs. Jay Weiselberg, at 6. Mike Fried vs. John Gurklas, at 6 Don Moffatt vs. Joe Whelan, at 6. Vic Nonack vs. Harry Crandall. at 2.
 Stan Yegela vs. Ray Tierney, at 2. Dave Switz vs. Bill Sibolt, at 2. Fulton Park
 Clint Chabot vs. Gas Strafstrom at 6.
 Jim Barrett vs. Alex Fried, at G. Ed Alexander vs. George Crandall, at 6.
 Hamilton Park
 Buddy Keaveney vs. Bob Blewitt. at 4.
 Jack Barry vs. Tom McHaHle, at 6.
 Harold Dulac vs. Bob Smith, at @. Spencer Sheehan vs. Henry Schus- ter, at 6.
 George Sims vs. George Lord, at 2.
 Fridays pairings:
 Chase Park Courts
 William Wilson vs. George Au- dette, at /
 Dan Shoby vs. Gus Bartkus, at 6. Walt Lan.ue vs. Wilbur Sheehan, at 6. .. ...
 Frank Bartkus vs. Vic Sabal, at 6. Walt Cibulskis vs. William Men, tureck, at 6.
 Dick Galgot vs. Norman Christ, at 2.
 Richard Davis vs. Cliff Blacom, at 2.
 Charley Lee vs. Tom Casey, at 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
City Junior
 Tennis Tourney

Play in the boys city junior ten- his tournament begins tomorrow (Friday) with Jim Lord, three time winner of the junior meet and per- manent holder of the J. Francis Smith trophy, defending his crown.
 Tomorrow's Earrings
 Hamilton Park Courts Bill Blair vs. Jack Barry at 10 o'clock. Buddy Keaveney vs. Henry schu- Ster at 10 o'clock.
 George Lord vs. Bill Mercier at 10 o'clock.
 Harold Anderson vs. Jack Bergin at 11.o'clock.
 Francis Keaveney vs. Gene Nal- ban at Il o'clock.
 Joe Lake vs. Harold Dulac at Il o'clock.
 Chase Park Courts
 Willie Wilson vs. Al Audette at 10 o'clock.
 Tom Casey vs. Ed Bergin at 10 o'clock. Jim Poison vs. Babe Shobey at 10 o'clock.
 Ray Walsh vs. Ray Tierney at II o'clock.
 Dave Switz vs. Jim Marshal at Il o'clock. Bob Goodenough vs. George Au- dette at II o'clock. Fulton Park Courts
 Jim Barrett vs. Franklyn Litsky at 10 o'clock.
 A. Moscowitz vs. Peter Costigan at 10 o'clock.
 Tom McHale vs. Buddy Debner at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10
The Country Doctor Has His Big Day
By DAN PARKER
GOSHEN, Aug g.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-10

two weeks ago, was taking quite a going over" right into the final round when a cut over Cummings eye turned sure victory into 8 sud- den defeat as the bout was halted to prevent further injury to the col ored boys eyebrow, which was opened as though 1t has been slashed by a razor.
 Knows His Stuff
 Cummings, who lost a hairline nod to Dick Turcotte is plenty good enough for the classy Dougwillo, not a hard hitter or k.o. puncher, but fine boxer, dead game, who got off the floor to beat Joe Triano Of Naugatuck. Cummings hits harder of the two and is shift him. self, but seems to bleed easily and therein may be the reason for an- other defeat tonight, unless he is extremely careful.
 Tommy Ciarlo of Waterbury, state lightweight champion, and Francis Sharpe of New Rochelle may pro- vide the bout to rival the main go for sustained action. The boys have never boxed each other, but Sharpe showed enough in three White City bouts with Sammy Craig, to stamp his as a worthy foe for Ciarlo, who has become a murderous body puncher that none but excellently conditioned boxers can stand up against, and then, not for long.
 Looks Good
 Sam Craig and Charley Schultz of Shelton are paired in three round slambango that may end in a knockout for either boy. Other bouts included:
 George Harmon, Waterbury, vs. Lenny Verostak, Shelton (welter- Weights).
 Joe Morelli. Naugatuck, vs. George Barry, Shelton Qight heavyweights).
 Jackie Moriarity, Waterbury, vs. Tommy Tucker, Waterbury( feath- erweights).
 Harry Balsam, New Rochelle, vs. Lou Leonard, Bristol (welter- weights).
 Joey Clapp, New Rochelle vs. Dom Centorino, Shelton Heather weights).
 Babe Ferraro, New Rochelle vs. Pete Centorino, Shelton l3O pounds).
 Action begins at 8:3O.