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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Geese Used To Save Labor

WASHINGTON amp Hey Ripley look they
a saving
ton plantations And that W. W.
Alexander
rs this Geese like The tender
grow in the fields.
them
or through carefully.
divdual Of his Then
me and under their leader another
careful touch
tenon the hampers The
ice
efficiently than the hired hands
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02

" names. Detroit has only one
Bookie, Ave Piggs and on Graft.
Swing appears only once Other
picturesque surnames that reflect
the enormlty OF this great melting
ing pot, listed In the directory are
Blacksmith, Negro. Redcap. Red
head. Hero and Miser Shames.
sorrows, Grief. Silence. Leisure.
Smiles and laughter; Sunshine and
SNOWFALL: and Rirdseye. Bonecut.
ter. kneebons. Raspberry, Toast
and Tobacco.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Oath Administered


Circuit Court Judge Ira w. jayne administered the
oath of office the Rev William H. Peck pastor of Great
Bethel AME church. Friday morning in the clergymans
home ST. Frederick street The Rev Mr.. Peck was APP
pointed Aug % to the Michigan Crime Commission by
Governor Luren ID. Dickerson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02

The Lower First disuit 'NF
organization, OF which carer Jon"
is president. held their meeting
last Thursday evening AZ lner nF
headquarters, l5ie - Aublu ave-
nue..
william J.. Sherril CANDIDATE 'H
Common Council, spoke IN !"
Problems Of the Negro V'hn
speakers included Mr. Dean, w
Caririghi. Lawrence carter ~
torney Joe Brown. Fred Thomr
son, Frank Cardcro and Fred sn~
man.
The meeting was vel aWeno'o
and enthusiastic
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02


been rs many a. 10000 employed
On WPA work projects Al one time.
Nj Smith also pointed out that re-
ef wages and cash benefits have
i,euohtied Negro business 10 con-
siderable extent. Said he. "'rhe
huying power of more than 100000
reads Of Negro families en-
ploNed or work relief projects and
representing more Than 2.000.000
persons cNnnoi be disregarded
even fhoneh lhev receive The linn
iied security wages
work relief was described az pre-
ferred nv Negro business men and
merchants 20 direct relief mas
much as work relief wages are
spenf nv The worker az and whore
he chooses II WAS pointed ont that
under STATE controlled direct re-
lief plans. the worker ia. sometimes
expected 20 expend his funds un-
der direction which has in some in
stances worked 10 the disadvantage
~ Negro business For example
relief clients furnished medical
prescriptions are quite often di-
fecied 10 specific drug stores 10
have Them filled
Further compiicating factors ar
feeling Negro Business were de-
scfihed. as The requirement that
Insurance policies be cancelled or
lquidafed as resource which must
he exhausted before relief can he
eSieuded. an The unwillngnes Of
merchants 70 extend credit 10 re-
liof workers because or their wages
MOI being aftschshle in case NJ nom
payment of debts.
Surveys W negro businesses have
heen made In some communities
and states A. WPA projects, en-
piovins Negro white collar workers
and adding 10 he store NJ informa-
fion on The subject NJ The scope.
nature and op'->-i?g procedures ~
those businesses
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Ratlife-Penn Group
To Sing At The Local
Festival OF Nations

The Rai'iffe and Penn Group
singers. or his CITY. who featur-
ed The current Negro Music Night
~ Belle Isle. viii sing a, the State
Fair shell on Labor Dav. Sept 4.
from $50 10 pm. in connection
Win he presentation NJ the an
nual Festival OF Nations
The public Is invited 40 be pres
en- on This occasion
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02

UnF OF INV - toAtNN WA VIZ ~ =
given Ira r. Bryant was staged
here last wednesday night
Members, including officers and
leaders from most OF The AME
churches in Detroit. met al the
YWCA where they entertained the
secretary OF the AME SUNDAY
School Union al one OF Detroit 5
finest banquels.
The affair was brilliant one
and included tasty menu. must
cal program and a stirring adj
dress by Mr. Bryant.
The Veteran secretary Of The
Sunday school Union dashed out
at those who sought 10 make him
responsible for the AME Sunday
school Union Charter. The Char
ter OF the Sunday School Union
was granted 10 members OF the
AME Church in 1882, declared Mr..
Bryant and was not there. II
the property was safe then, why
isn't it safe now?
There Il no difference between
the charter Of The finance depart
ment and that ~ The Sunday
school l'nion.' declared Mr.. Bry-
ant Tennessee granted the TWO
Charters in the same year. 1852,
both alike and The only reason the
financial department Charter was
destroyed was an attempt 10
steal the department and NOSE II
out Of the South where The de-
psrtment paid no taxes. ina the
Baltimore Conference. whore they
have paid from $500 to $1,000
yearly in taxes.
Mr.. Bryant urged lsymen TO
study their church. "l.aymen raise
all the money, now they have equal
representation in the General
Conference but all the money Is
spent by preachers. General Con-
ference money and annual confer
ence moneys are spent by boards
and committees on which laymer
do not serve with one or two ex-
ceptions
Page 225th AME Discipline.
provides for the Australian Sys-
tenn OF voting for bishops and gen
eral officers, but this law is
shamefully ignored with the re-
suit of floutine the will OF the dele
gates and questionable elections,
put over
in 1924 at louisville. Ky, bud
get system law was passed assur-
ing decent and honest distribution
OF all church moneys but the law
remained A dead letter and without
legal procedure was deleted from
the AME Discipline" he said.
The secretary Of the Sunday
Sunday School Union closed his
address with an appeal for AME
laymen 10 organize. study the gem
eral program OF the church. in
Guiding finance. lay representation.
elections and all the departments
To elect the best qualified men
for bishops. and stop men from
buying the bishopric:
TO he strong men and women.
not week -kneed toos. for preach
ers who are not right at heart.
To have faith and courage and
hestir themselves In every right
eous action for the march OF pro-
gress IN the AME church. because
only laymen can right some OF the
wrongs and check the downward
trend.
Solos were rendered by Miss FL
he Young and X. Williams
The meeting was presided over
by Alfred williams. president De-
troit AME Laymens' Movement,
and Mr.. Bryant was introduced by
Aaron C.. Toodle, president Of State
AME Iaymen's organization.
All persons attending the han
queT were members NJ The AME
church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02

T7--7Ne a7T'N vow ~ We la'T MI
-t 1.sq0srier o' a. ne Negroes
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-02
Ira Bryant
.Lashes Foes
Veteran Officer
Speaks At Dinner
Honor Ira T. Bryant

One Of the greatest oyations ever
given Ira r. Bryant was staged
here last wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
LAKEWOOD PARK
 0PENS.TOMORR0W
New Rides and Conces- siOns Available-Inl-
 prOvements Seen

Lakewood Park, the Worlds Fair of Waterbury, will be officially open ed for the 1889 recerational season in a blaze of glory tomorrow. Many improvements have been made to the North End site by Martin and Daniel Bowes, directors.
 Several new concessions, operated by reliable men who have been in that field for many years, will be opened for the first time Memorial Day.
 The ideal weather yesterday morning and early afternoon found many people frequenting the park, the majority of whom went swim ming for the first time this sea- son. Although the water was a bit cold the majority of bathers stayed in plenty long The rafts have been renovated and repainted and the beach looks better than ever.
 Lakewood Park is conveniently accessible from various points. Auto operators may enter from North Main street, the Wolcott road and the Waterville road. Buses from Ex- change Place to the Lake are availa- ble to those without cars.
 The circus ponies are expected to get a big play from the kiddies this summer as will the merry-go- round. Dancing and roller skating and rides on the speedy motor boat will also be offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
GRAND OPENING AT
 NEW CANAL LUNCH

Feeling that he now has one of the finest restaurants and bars in the city of Waterbury to offer his patrons. Ernest Shiavane, manager of the new, Canal Lunch, GA Canal street will be on hand tonight to welcome his friends of the popular eatery and bar, which for many years has won popular favor with hundreds of people throughout the city and out of town.
 Renovated from top to bottom, with latest modern furniture, booths, ventilation and excellent service the new Canal Lunch offers a splendid stop for the family, group of friends or individuals who are partial to Italian food, the best of wines and liquors, excellent beer and an att mosphere that guarantees pleasant evening at any time.
 Completely done over outside and in, the new Canal Lunch is really something to be seen to be appre- ciated. Tonight scores of people will be on hand for the occasion of the grand opening event, with dinner, dancing and plenty to eat and drink as the magnet that has been ar- ranged for the public. Drop in and enjoy yourself. MT. Schiavone will be glad to see you, and you can be assured that there will be never a dull moment"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
Statistics On Tragic Deaths In Summer Time

Amateur boatmen, careless .oc- cupants, and the inability of many tc swim, are largely respon- sible for the drowning of 700 per- sons every year in small water. craft accidents, according to the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, who point out that this startling figure is almost exactly equal to the to- tai number of lives lost in major disasters on our inland and coast al waters during the fifteen year period from 1923 to 1888. And these disasters included the burn ing of the Moro Castle, with 134 lives lost, the sinking of the steamer Vestris, which caused no deaths, and the blowing to bits of the steamboat Observation, with its toll of 72 lives.
 An analysis of the mortality rec- ords of 100 of the Company's pol icyholders, drowned in small craft accidents, shows that rowboats were involved in about half the drowings, while small motorboats accounted for IS deaths, canoes IS, and sailboats only three.
 Two thirds of these 100 deaths occurred among persons simply cruising for pleasure. Twenty-sev- en persons were drowned whil fishing, three while duck-hunting, three while grabbing and one while frog-hunting.
 About one fifth of the 100 vic- tins were drowned when they lost their balance and fell overheard, or were pulling in a fishing catch, leaning out to look at motors, or making minor repairs.
 Some of the other causes were standing up to change places, children playing on, or playfully rocking boats, overcrowding, care- less launching, careless anchoring and collisions. Inability to swim was a contributing factor in large percentage of the deaths, the company's record indicating that fully one half were unable to swim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
ITALIAN PASTOR
 PRIEST 25 YEARS
Rev. Felix Scoglio Marks Anniversary Celebrat-
 ing Solemn Mass

Rev. Felix Scoglio, pastor of St. Lucy's church, celebrated a solemn mass of thanksgiving yesterday morning to mark the 18th anniver- sary of his ordination to the priest hood and the singing of his first solemn mass. A crowd that filled every available seat thronged the church for the occasion.
 Assisting Father Scoglio at the mass were Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, rector of the Church of the Im- maculate Conception, deacon and Rev. Michael McVerry, assistant at St. Lucy's church, sub-deacon. Seat- ed in the sanctuary were Rev. Eu- gene P. Cryne, pastor of St. Pat rick's church; Rev. Edward Far rell, acting pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes; Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor of the church of the Blessed Sacrament; and Rev. Neil Looney, of Devon.
 A special program of Gregorian music was offered by the church choir, with Mrs. Ernest Carosella di- recting.
 Father Scoglio was ordained to the priesthood at Baltimore May 28, 1914, and sang his first solemn mass Pentecost Sunday of that year. After a short time at St. Anthony's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

These rate decreases announced today apply both to commercial and household customers whose Ne of service is in the intermediate brackets. The bills of the commer- cial customers will be reduced $144,- 900, while householders throughout the system who make a more than average use of electric service will have their bills lowered by 8 total of $60,000 annually, bringing the to- tai reduction to $204,000.
 Ten months ago the company re- duced the bills of smaller-use household customers by $500, ,0O0 an- nually. At that time the Area or Flat Charge was discontinued Ad- ditional reductions totalling $51 ,000 were subsequently, made. Thus dur ing the last ten months the custom CTS electric bills have been reduced by a total of $855, 5,000 yearly. The several rate reductions that the Connecticut Light and Power Con- pany has made during the past eight years, MT. Jebb said, has cut down the bills of its customers by $3,204, ,000 annually.
 The application of the new re- auctions varies with the service re- quirements of the individual cus- toner. The reductions are effective with the next bills rendered to the customers to whom they apply.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
SISTER ELENITA
 SERIOUSLY ILL
Former Local Teacher Is Patient at St. Raphael's
 Hospital

Sister M. Elenita, formerly of St. Mary's and St. Thomas Parochial schools in this city, is reported ser- iously i'll at St. Raphael'S hospital, New Haven. She has been superin- tendent of the institution for the past several years.
 A member of the Sisters of Chari- ty, Sister Elenita taught for num- Der of years at St. Mary's school and was one of the most beloved in- structresses in the history of the school. After being transferred to New Jersey, she was later reassigned to Waterbury, this time to St. Thomas school.
 A few months ago, Sister Elenita completed negotiations for the pur- chase of the Arnold College property in New Haven, to be used as the site for a new wing for the hospital The property is to be turned over to the hospital next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

The main corridor of the city hall today held a long line of per- sons making tax payments at the office of the tax collector. Early this afternoon Tax Collector Wil- liam A. Ennis announced that pay ments since the first of the month have totalled $3,l50,O00, already one of the largest single months col lections in the city's history.
 An additional several hundred thousand dollars Is expected to be collected before the deadline Thurs day night. After Thursday, June 1, taxpayers must pay penalty of 7.2 per cent of the taxes levied against them.
 The first installment of 1889 tax es became due and payable May l, and collections have been heavy al- most daily since that date. Accord ing to MT. Ennis, collections this spring are far higher than usual principally because some of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
SHORT LINE NAMED
 IN $l5,OOO SUIT
Newark Woman Asks Damages for Injuries Suf-
 fered Here in Fall

Marion Quinn of Newark, New Jersey today brought suit in the su- perior court here for $15,000 against the Short Line, Inc. It is alleged that poorly lighted rest room in the company's waiting station at 20 Bank street was responsible for a fall experienced by the plaintiff, November 29, 1888. Attorney Joseph c. Guilfoile filed the complaint.
 Oscar Bernier, acting for Florence Bernier, IA, brought an action today for $2,000 against Reynold J. Ar- chambault and others. A note is the basis of the action. It is said in the complaint that property owned by the defendant is registered in the name of his wife, Margaret. The court is asked to order a conversion of the property from the name of Margaret to Reynold, in the event Ia judgment is entered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
New Tax Payment Record Expected Here
'BIRON SISTERS
 FEATURE REVUE
Universal's Juvenile Fol-
 lies Pleases Crowd at WOmen's Club

Rita Biron, promising singer, and her sister, Simone, talented dancer, featured the Juvenile Follies of 1939," offered Saturday evening at the Women's Club by pupils of the Universal Studio.
 Thunderous applause also greeted the speciality numbers of George Flynn, Irene Johnson, Catherine Mastroanni, Gloria Donofria and Loretta Donahue.
 Fred Caligan, Universal's dance director, was unable to appear in the show, being rushed to the hos- pital the evening previous for an appendicitis operation.
 Others who took part in the show were: Catherine Johnson, Peggy Wetherall, Jacqueline Grew, Carme- la Perezella, Mary Negro, Marion Prenitis, Albina Liberatore, Francis Mclaughlin, Lorraine Dalton, Mary Moynihan, Florence Romanauskas, Raffaela Spino, Betty Dempsey, Ag- nes Adanis, Patricia Lewis, Dorothy Ann Bassford, Tizrah Atwood, Dana Palmer, Nancy Carol Linsky, Mau- reen Braziel, Katherine Calvin, Francis DeCarlo, Mary E. Ryan, Evelyn Laskis, Marie Egnacie, Midgie EvittS, Raymond Ahrens, Dolores Brown, Leroy Mertlemeyer, Donna Marie Smith. Ann Jane Lane, Billy Salinardi, Diane Spadola, Wilma Chism, Lois Romanoff, Patsy De- Lucia, Jennie Romanauskas, Priscil- la Mugnfa, Josephine Abbondondo- 10, Joyce Andria, Beverly Trask, Ra- chel Loranger, Francis King, Ag- nes zdanis,, Helen Shortt, Betty Ryan, Jackie Grew, Lucy Distefano, Catherine Mehegan, Jeanne Chart rand, Bernard Beras and Marvin Pepin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
SEVERAL BREAKS
 REPORTED HERE
Records Stolen From Mer= rinlan School Over
 Week-End

The detective bureau spent a busy weke-end checking several breaks.
 A lock on a rear door of the AL bert Furniture Go. store was report ed forced this morning at 1:30 o. clock, and later investigation re- vealed that three small radios were taken.
 James c. Sullivan, operator of the Postal Telegraph Co.,. at 150 Grand street, reported early this morning an attempted break into the rear door by means of working at the lock with screwdriver.
 Fifteen cartons of assorted cigar cites valued at $27.50, including damage to the machine, were re- ported stolen from the Fli-Flat grill at 125 North Main street last night.
 Police are also Investigating a break into the Merriman school where it was reported records were stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

on June 18th when the Natl Labor Board makes its report regarding the papers feud with fired members of the Newspaper Guild The Horseshoe, Paradise. and Cotton club business was practically capacity most of the week When it comes to judging public opinion, F. D. R. believes the analysis of Lowell Mel lett, NEG chief, is worthy of any five polls. Mellett,s formulas are a guarded secret Shirley Adams, a lovely locker girl-guide at the Fair has captured Critic D. Watts, Jr.'s alleged heart! He's a goner. Ru- mors hard to check: That George M. Cohan's daughter, Mary, eloped with a band leader a week ago A fa- nous night club m. c. is in an Att lantic City cell-held on a Mann Act rap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
Property Owners
 Throng City Hall
 To Make Payments
Over $3,OOO,O 900 Paid During Present Month Penalty Becomes Effective After June l-Rush Greatest
 Experienced in Years

heaviest local taxpayers, notably several factories, have paid both in- stallments of taxes at this time. In other years they have waited until September to pay the second in- stallment.
 Total collections before Thursday night will probably amount to $3,- 5O0,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
RATE REDUCTION ANNOUNCED HERE
Business Firms, House. holders Benefit By New
 Scale of Electricity

Reductions in the electric bills of business firms and householders who use electricity in intermediate amounts were announced today by w. T. Jebb manager of the Connec- ticut Light and Power Company in this territory. The new reductions, MT. Jebb said, will save the. cus- toners affected $204,000 yearly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
ANOTHER RATE REDUCTION

TO OUR ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS:
 Reductions amounting to 000 dnnuollY ere be- ing made 10 number of our commercial and house. hold customers throughout cocponY These reduc- lions. which follow within short time substantial de- in other elosses of domestic rotes will be ef iective with the next bills rendered.
 $l44000 of the above reductions applies to those commercial customers in the mediumuse and large use cldssihcdiions whose service requirements enobe them 10 benefit from the new rotes.
 $60.000 of the totul reductions applies to our med Ium and lmgeuse household customers whose service requirements also endble them to benefit from the Totes.
 Our srnolleruse household customers will recall tho lust July reduced their annudl electric bills approximately $600000. Since that time other reduc- lions hdve been mdds so thot including the present reduction of $204000 have in the past ten months mode reductions in the electric bills of customers amounting onnuollY to $655.000.
 We oppreciote our customers patronage and wish 10 toke this opportunity 10 reofirm policy of sup plying them with dependable electric and gos service ct fair emd reasonable rdtss.
 THE CONNECTICUT LIGHT. 6 POWER co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

Scores of entries have been filed for the eleventh annual Con- necticut Model Airplane meet to be held next Saturday at Rent schler field in East Hartford. Horace A. Smith of the Hartford YMCA is the official registrar. To date New Britain leads in the number of entries with eleven, Hartford has ten.
 Miss Katherine Clark, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Clark of Chestnut avenue, this city, has filed her application to compete. Last year Miss Clark was the only girl contestant. She was the win- ner of the senior division solid scale event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

Caught recently by Norwegian crew, a whale bore in its body 8 harpoon of the type used 40 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

church, Hartford, he was transfer red to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and remained there until made pastor of St. Lucy's church in 1926.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29

That ride on the Presidential yacht (weekend of May 2lst) for N"lrphy and P. D. R., will prove history making The Cameo theater has barred Archer Winsten, the Eve posts movie-inspector .. The N. Y. Times will receive its bad news
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-29
Walter WillcIleIl
On BrO1dWny
MAN ABOtJT TOWN

lTrada Rsglaered. c0py DnIy MirFor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-02
Fl. w. Auxiliary Head to
Visit Peninsula'S GROUPS

The Rosedale PIT. A. will meet
Thursday evening at the school
house with the president Mrs. J
Taylor, Mrs. Frank Milne and Mrs.
L. e. Vimpany the hostesses. f. V
D. Paul will speak on the WPA
canning set-up as regards projects
sponsored by local groups The
PIT. A. will sponsor a program
featuring the Wandering Cow
boy" Feb. 10 at Rosedale hall.
The Arts and Crafts club will
meet Thursday at 1890 at the
home of Mrs. F. M. Perkins. Work
will be completed on the scrap
books.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Emmanuel Lutheran church of
Cromwell will meet Thursday af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. Ole
Fosness
Word has been received here of
the death of Mrs. p. S. Dorsey, rs,
Saturday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Frank J. McCul-
Tough, of BoZeman, Mont. The Dor
seys, who purchased their head
of-the-bay property here in 1920
made their home in the harbor
since 1927. and went to Montana
last fall due to her illness, She is
survived by Mr. Dorsey, one
daughter. Mrs Mccullough; three
grandchildren. and several great
grandchildren.