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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Slapped Down
By Mate Before
Fatal Stabbiing
Wife Held On
Murder Charge
After Staying

Mrs. Peggy Fitzpatrick, "a, was
arraigned IL court this week on
murder charge growing out OF the
fatal stabbing OF her husband. John
Eddie Fitzpatrick, Monday evening
in the Fitzpatrick home. $50 Brady.
The slabbng. according TO Mre.
Fitzpatrick and witnesses. followed
Fitzpatrick refusal TO give his
wife some money to pay a doctor
coming to see Mrs. Fitzpatrick. who
was ILL.,
Mrs. Fitzpatrick. on questioning
by Lieut.. OF Detectives Jack Har-
will and Sergeant Charles Mechan
OF the Homicide Squad, said that
Fitzpatrick had called the doctor
for his wife. and then lay dow y
on the bed in the living room.
Needing money 10 pay the doctor,
Mrs. Fitzpatrick said she got out
Of her bed and asked him for u,
and when refused, began searching
his pockets.
This. she said. angercd Fitzpat-
rick and he jumped up and clap
ped her down. and called her vile
names II was during the scuffle
that she stabbed him. she said.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick rar from the
house and reported the stabbing
TO neighbors who called police. The
wounded man was rushed to Re-
ceiving hospital, but died less than
an hour following admittance. one
OF the stab wounds had penetrated
TO the heart
The knife used In the killing had
been taken from Fitzpatrick poe
kct by his wife. She told officers
that she dropped II as she ran from
flo hOugo huf did not lnou uhcrp
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Marionette Club
To Spread Cheer
Among The Needy

The Marionettcs. a newly organ
yea club, met Thursday. Novem-
r'r = at the home of Mrs Helen
rggleston, at the Forest Lodge.
Business girls and young mat
rons form the membership. This
examination is interested in art,
CIVIC charity and study. Already,
plans have been made for spread
,ng cheer among the needy at
Christmas time.
The group is also aiding the N.
a. a. {. p. sale Of Christmas seals.
Members present at the meeting
included Helen Egeleston, Rather
!, Pitts, Matte Holl. Thelma Will
n nS Virginia Burnettc, Viola
larson, and Sadie Straughn.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11

)ha Rev. Mr.. Hill was referring
10 ltn Chavis, ASP Euclid, who
had written a letter to DR.. William
Ioya ines last Oct. %, supporting
The Ioecd resignation of Snow +.
Gue5A BY postal authorities from
rs position rs chairman of the
be- Civic Rights committee.
81 citizen" continued the Rev.
NJ. tlil you can answer this
question by checking the records of
the lowing men. Mr.. Austin
ebay belongs to the company Of
Emmett Cunningham and Joseph
Colc Is Chavis the Charley Nc
'srhg for this group? DO these
met buow that there is a Bill Of
Right guaranteeing the rights Of
eNo'} citizen to freedom and lib
cry II speech and action, for
which we shall ever contend ,"
A copy of the letter written to
Dr. lines by Chavis follows:
Des Sir:
From the Negro Press we are
informed that some friends Of Mr..
Snow +. Grigsby, whose vocation is
uai OF postal clerk. and avoca-
uon hartman Of the Detroit Civic
hlHhls Committee have sought
your Influence to have the Postal
authorities revoke a recent order
compelling Mr.. Grigsby to resign
INC Office Of Chairman of the afore-
mentioned organization and to de-
slS' IN what they believe was poll
Teal activity.
The Postal Authorities acted up
OF The complaints Of several Negro
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Rev. William II. Peck
Made Vice President
OF Planning Council

The Rev. William II. Peck, pas
tor Of Bethel AME church, was
elected vice president Of the Citi-
zens Housing and Planning Coun-
ell of Detroit in a meeting held
Tuesday in the Dime Bank build
ing. Dr.. Peck was elected a men,
Der Of the board Of directors Oct.
81. The council was organized two
years ago.
The object Of the council is to
assist in the Stun clearance plan
ming and zoning Of the city. It
recently received $4,000 from the
Rackham Foundation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Practicing Medicine
Without A License

David Francis, a, of 1913 Rio
pelle. was arrested last Friday on
charge Of practicing medicine with
out license. The arrest was made
on the complaint Of Ortho Frible.
1919 John II.
Francis was arrested by Lieut.
Of Detectives Andrew ODay ard
Detective Clyde white OF the Spe-
cial Investigation Squad.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Girl, Is, Criminally
Assaulted When Man
Forces Her In Garage

A 15-year-old girl was criminally
attacked by man Sunday night in
a garage OF GAG f. Ferry. The man
escaped after the assault.
Tho girl, in Receiving hospital.
told authorities that she was walk
ing In front OF SAG f. Ferry whcr a
man grabbed her from behind. put
gun against her back. and or
dercd her to accompany him TO a
garage in the rear OF the building.
Following the assault. the girl
went home. but did rot notify po-
lice until an hour later.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11

ditions and practices OF employ
mcnt OF said employees as required
by the regulations Of the Act" The
Act applied, Rauh stated, TO all de-
pots in the country where red caps
were employed. but that Cincinnati
was chosen for fling OF the suit be-
cause OF the fragrant violations
-.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Teddy Wilson'S
Step-Fathers Dies
In Des Moines

DR.. Jefferson, husband Of !
Pearl Wilson Jefferson and 81
father of the famous musicii
Teddy Wilson. passed away at h
home in Des Moines, Iowa. this
week. DR.. jefferson was one Of
the leading physician. Of Des
Moincs.
Mrs. Louis Taylor, Of this city,
sister Of Mrs. Jefferson, left De-
troit early this week TO attend the
funeral.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11

mayor. and in other years when hc
was running for public office.
Amorg the alleged police bru-
ialltics brought 10 the mayors at
tention were the fatal shooting OF
Jesse James by Pawolman Cash
mir Cichy. last December: the Ia
Confined on page y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
NAACP To Hold Its
Election Of Officers

The annual ELECTION Of officers OF
the Detroit branch OF the Nation
al Association For The Advance
ment Of colored People will be held
at pm. Monday. November IL. at
the ST. Antoine Y. N. G. A. Mem
hers Of the organization are re-
Quested to be present
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Collision Is
Named Senator
In Petition
Landlord Gets
rs Days For Not
Cleaning House

A petition for a public hearing
Oil charges Of collision between
Board Of Health inspectors n d
certain landlords aud also that
the Board of Health permitted per-
sons to live in uninhabitablc dwell
ings, was made to the Common
Council Tuesday by Senator Char
les {. Diggs (Dem), of Detroit.
The petition for the public hear
ing followed closely the conviction
last week of Joseph Sarnof, So,
Of 2930 Gladstone. Sarnoff was
given a sentence of 25 days in the
Wayne County Jail by Traffic Judge
Thomas +. Maher.
Rented nsanltary Dwellings
The charges against Sarnoff. that
of permitting unsanitary conditions
in barn at 66l Mack which he
had been renting for living pur-
poses. Sarnof. according to Diggs,
mas repeatedly failed to maintain
his many dwelling houses in the
so-called blighted area in sanitary
condition.
1t was the contention Of Diggs.
as expressed in his petition, that
Sarnof and other landlords and
corporations had maintained unin-
habitable dwellings in Detroit for
a number of years.
AT the same time the Department
OF Public Welfare is paying "onor-
nous rentals" to Sarnoff and other
landlords who have failed TO keep
their dwellings in habitablc con-
dition.
Made Charges in 1897
This is not the first time Diggs
has made these allegations against
property owners in the so-called
blighted area. In 1887. while con-
Quoting senatorial investigation,
Diggs revealed. in his report, the
d,plorable condition existing in
many sections of this area.
Confined on page y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-11
Letter UNFOLDING Resignation Of Boasts Cost
Gngsby Draws Wrath Of Rev. Hill Suspect Liberty

| long are we going 10 stand for such so-cacd leaders,
aed the Rev. Charles A. Hill pastor OF Hartford Avenue
Baptist church, who through jealousy strive TO destroy those
sho abor unselfshly for group
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
FORD 0FFICIATES
 ASCAMP DIRECTOR
Youngsters Elect Own Staff of Executives on
 Self=GOv't Plan

Victor Ford was director for day at the Boys club camp in Middlebury last Thursday, self-government day. He was chosen for the honor by the campers at campfire last Wednes- day night. He was able to select his own assistants and co-counsellors for the day.
 Howard Bates, nature councillor at the camp, took a group of the boys on an overnight hike on Thursday, returning ot the camp Friday noon.
 The Boys club archery team wis., ited the Y camp at Watertown on Friday afternoon, but the rain forced postponement of the match which was scheduled for the day. Members of the team are Daniel Girsh, Vim cent Iannaccone, Ronald Cipriano, Patsy Mangini and Howard Ford.
 The rest of the campers visited Lake Quassapaug on Friday after noon, and made full use of the amusement facilities there.
 The following boys expect to at tend the camp next week: Robert Caputo, Theodore Spagnuolo, Fran cis Roke. Ralph Barresi, Patsy Man. gini, Mark Marigotta, Ronald Cip- riano, Andrew Pace, William Pace, Paul Barbara. Thomas Danisavage, Robert Danisavage, Harold Gay, Err nest Greece, Charles Slokus, Michael Croce, Victor Ford, Daniel Grish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
THOMAS HAYDEN
 PAINFULLY HURT
East Clay Street Man Hit By AutO-Driver
 Arrested

Severe injuries were suffered by Thomas Hayden, 54, of 57 East Clay street, when he was struck by an au- tomobile Saturday night on South Main street, near the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The driver of the car, Joseph Tuzik, g, of Oxford, was arrested on charges of reckless driv- ing and illegal use of markers.
 Hayden is being treated at St.. Marys hospital for fractured right arm, fractured right leg, multiple decorations and abrasions and other injuries.
 Motor Patrolman John Walsh, who made the arrest. said that witnesses reported that Hayden was struck by the front of Tuzik's car and hurled into the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

Bill Brennan, the married men winning by a score of 6-5. The mar ried men were then challenged by Charlie Rollers All Stars, and after the end of the seventh inning with the score tied 3-3, the game went into two extra innings, and came to an abrupt end with Joe Goyna making a home run for the All Stars with three men on base.
 The egg catching contest was won by Dennis Hickey, the sack race by Jack Hanley, and the fat-men's race was declared a dead-heat between Edward Fitzgerald and James Off, ficer. The three legged race was won by Chris Griffin and Fred Mischau, Jr. The fungo hitting con- test brought together many of the old timers of the St. Thomas Holy Name society among them, Sergt. Bernard Burns, Martin Crean, Mike Sullivan, John Smith, Thomas Me- Evoy, Dan Nelson, James Fleming, and Al Colgan. Sergt. Burns won this contest with long drive into the corn field.
 Quoits, volley ball and many oth- CT field events were run off during the afternoon. Leo Conway and Pen McDonough were in charge of the events.
 Rev. John Kennedy. pastor, Rev. John F. Culliton, and Rev. Joseph Donnelly. Chaplain of the society were among the invited guests.
 The committee in charge of the affair included: Chairman, Sergt. B. Burns, E. J. Fitzgerald, Michael Grout, Joseph Goyna, Martin Crean Charlie Roller, Al Colgan, James Officer, Pen McDonough, Leo Con- way, Timothy Shea and John Ru- zinkovic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
SIX YEARS FREE
 NOW RECAPTURED

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. 7.-(UP) = Dedkar,, Mass, house of correction authorities regained custody today of Charles Doherty, 32, who escaped six years ago and was believed to have wandered into quicksand and ott his life.
 poherty, known here as Chahles ]. Farrar, who married two years ago and had been employed on tobacco plantations and as car- nival worker, surrendered to local police Sunday. He waiver extradition when Dcdhr officials came here 10 return him ta the house of cor- rcction to which he had been sen- tenced for six months July 8, 1883 on larceny charge. Two other prisoners who e-Caped with him were recaptured shortly afterwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
BRITISH VETERANS
 CONDUCT SERVICES
Annual Tribute to Hero Dead of World War By
 Kitchener Post

British World War veterans from Hartford. Manchester, Ansonia, and Bridgeport, as well as the local vet erans, and delegates from the Can adian Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the United Spanish War veterans of this city, paraded in ob- servance of the annual drum head service of Lord Kitchener post, British war veterans. The line of march was from the club rooms on Scovill street at 1:30 up South Main street, over West Main to Meadow, and to Library park. At the park the commemoration service was held.
 A wreath was placed at the Honor Roll in the park, with Rev. Francis J. Barrett, assistant pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, delivering the invocation, and the closing prayer. Other speakers were Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Baptist church, who described the various war memorials he had seen in England in his recent trip there, and urged that the veterans exert dll IllCu llllluCIlCC CO hCCP Oiiio Souii- try out of war, and Comdr. David H. Craig, of the Kitchener post, who lauded the veterans of the war, both British and others.
 "The Last Post was played by trumpeters Al Smith and Miles Ber- ry, and God Save the King" sung by all. After service the parade re- assembled and returned to the clubs quarters. Jack Marshall was parade marshal and Robert Roberts ser geant- at-arms. Music for marching was furnished by the Manchester Kiltie band.
 A social hour was held in the club rooms, followed by council meet ing of the delegates from posts of British War Veterans in this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
HAWTHORNE UNITS
 IN JOINT OUTING

Sports and refreshments were highlights of the annual outing of Hawthorne lodge, Sons of St. George and Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George at the Southington Recreation park yes terday. Seventy-five attended.
 Winners of the potato race were Robert Albon, Ruth Mills, Mar jorie Nydegger, Myrtle Albon, ano Benjamin How'd.
 Dorothy Lucas and James Red ing won the discus throw, and Mrs. Minnie Lucas won the soda pop race. Winners of the running race were Mrs. Edith Reding. Dorothy Lucas, Ronald Delaney and Ben jamin How'd. Tn the rope skipping event, the winners were Mrs. Myr- tie Hayes, Mrs. Mary Walker, An na Payton and Bessie Payton.
 The committee in charge includ- ed Albert Hole. Arthur Thompson Philip Mills, Mrs. J. William Gard ner. Mrs. David Reding and Mrs Mary St. Jean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

Edward J. Harding, managing diree- tor, of the A. G. C., said: .,~
 "The purpose of this meeting is 10 discuss frankly problems arising be- tween those members of the associa- tion who are operating under labor agreements with the constituent un- ions of the Building and Construc- ton Trades department with a view to establishing a permanent meafts whereby disputes may be avoided or quickly and amicably settled without delay to projects under construction.
 "The function of the committee Is to endeavor to advance broad prin- ciples in the labor relations field which may be expected to be bene- ficial to the industry. History leading up to the meeting began in the fall of 1887 when officials of the association first started meeting with officials of the Building and Construction Trades department and constituent unions while represent ing contractors or groups of con- tractors in working out labor prob lens
 "It soon became apparent to both the association and the department that there was need for a perma- nent sysem for the solution of labor problems in the industry. At the As- sociation's 20th annual convention in San Francsico, March 6-10. 1859, the membership authorized and di- rected the managing director to take action toward obtaining for general contractors working under agree ments with organized labor. condi- tions which would avoid or form tbe basis of settling disputes, uncertain ties and delays. or
 "This resolution was presented tc officials of the Department. After informal conferences between the two organizations, and after official authority had been given the Labor Relations committee to attend at the spring meeting of the associations $ board of governors in St. Paul, June 5-7, 1889, this first meeting was ar ranged.
 Although neither party is expec- ted to make any direct commitment on objectives of the association; resolution, this meeting should be the first step of negotiations which will bring greater order to the labor relations field of the construction industry"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
CMTC STUDENTS
 TO GET AWARDS
Waterbury Youths Win- ners of Various Medals,
 HOnOrs at Camp

Several boys from Waterbury and the vicinity received awards and medals during the period of 30 days just spent at Citizens military training camps at Forts Ethan AL len, Adams, and Devens.
 George A. Bauby, 338 Willow street, won the Waterbury Chapter Reserve officers association medal at Fort Ethan Allen, and James CMby, 154 Charles street, won the same award for boys at Fort Dev- ems. William F. Tanner of Nauga- tuck won the Mattatuck branch, Sons of the American Revolution medal at Ethan Allen. and Alfred J. Mastrangeli, Naugatuck, won it at Fort Devens.
 Anthony V Rinaldi, 65 Brewster street won the medal offered by the Regular Veterans association of Massachusetts, Raymond L. Bozzuto of 30 First avenue, won the ban tamweight boxing championship medal, and Donald H. Wigglesworth, 25 Madison street won the volley ball bronze medal.
 A Southington boy, Donald D. Erbe won the Gov. Allen cup for being outstanding in athletics, sev- eral first place medals for track and field events and medal as the best second year student in his bat talion at Fort DevenS.
 The Connecticut American Le- zion ard the local donors of medals were represented at the exercises at Fort Adams and Fort Devens by Maj Newton w Alexander, and at FNrt Ethan Allen by Lieut.. Col Frederick 0. Daniels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
YMCA CAMPERS GIVE ANNUAL SHOW
Minstrels, Aquatic Meet Week=End Features
 By Youngsters

The annual minstrel show given Saturday evening at the YMCA camp at Smiths pond. Watertown, was enthusiastically received by an audience of 300 parents and friends of the campers. The opinion was gen. erally expressed that 1t was one of the best shows presented in recent years.
 In addition to the chorus, Frank Brice gave an exhibition of baton swinging; Joe Millerick did some piano solos; Howard Thornley did some legerdemain with a pack of cards; and Bill North and Art Char pentier did some singing duets, as did Ray North and Lemuel Bowen. Ambrose Egan, Raymond Pidge and James Ahern sang solos. Yesterday afternoon the boys still had enthusiasm enough to present ! the weekly aquatic meet for another audience. The results of the meet were as follows:
 Middlers' canoe race: First, Don- aid c. Slator and Edward Pagan, second, Donald Traurig and William Kenausis, third, Wallace Palmer and Joseph Meyer.
 Junior 40-yard dash: FirsI, Ben- jamin Coe; second, Joseph Reilly; third, Thomas Heating and Arthur Piney, tied.
 Middlers' 100 yard swim: First, Edward Pagan; second, Wallace Palmer; third, Fred Thornley.
 Junior diving: First, Benjamin Coe; second, James Ahern; third, Thomas Heating and Joseph Reilly, tied.
 Middlers' 40-yard back stroke: First, Pagan; second, Donald c. Slat- or: third, Wallace Palmer.
 Middler back-strke: First, Jack Platt; secon, Donald c. Slator; third, James Stack.
 Junior 20-yard dash: First, Will liam Skiff; secnd, Howard Leaven- worth; third, John McDermitt. Middler diving: First, Edward Bor- molini, second, Jack Platt; third, Ed- ward Pagan and William Kenausis, tied.
 Junior canoe race: First, Benjamin Coe and Fred Chase; second, Fred Dauch and Joseph Reilly; third, Ar- ! thur Pinney and Craig Bristol. Junior relay race: Tent IA. first, and tent 13, second. Junior five-man boat race, tent IA, first. and tent 6, second.
 The associate camp director. Will liam Dillane, conducted the service yesterday morning. telling the story of Acres of Diamond" Bill North told stories at the evening campfire. A group of boys will leave the camp tomorrow for a trip to the outpost camp at Lake candlewood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

Waterbury was crowned the new champion of Connecticut drum majors, and awarded her 20th medal.
 Only 13 years of age, and vet eran of three years participation in baton-t -twirling competition, Jane reached a mark of 12l movements Saturday, according to officials records, which was the highest score recorded.
 Her victory Saturday makes her champion of senior and junior girls classes in Connecticut, and makes her a favorite for the New England championship which will be awarded at the Springfield Fair.
 Accompanied by the Washington Park Fife and Drum corps, Jane, since the start of the current com petition season, has won seven con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

tions, will meet with the economy committee tomorrow night to decide on economies aimed at avoiding the threatened large deficit in the sal- ary appropriation for the year. Stagger System
 Adoption of stagger system for employees of the two departments is one suggestion that has found favor with members of the works board. Under this system, employees would work only alternate weeks or parts of weeks.
 Another possibility is the perma- nent lay-off of number of present city employees. In either case, street department projects will be largely affected, and street and water work programs will have to be narrowed considerably in range.
 Commissioners James Phelan, Jo- seph Lawlor and Albert Loeffler form the committee that has been studying the situation on bhalf of the works board. They will meet to- morrow night with the economy committee. Present at the confer ence will be Superintendent of Streets and Water Thomas Fleming.
 Warnings Given
 For several months the economy committee has been issuing sharp warnings that the street department salary appropriation would be largely overdrawn if steps toward effecting economies were not taken at once. The committee conferred several times with Supt. Fleming, and sev- eral weeks ago sent a letter to the board of works urging the need for cuts in street department expendi- lures.
 The economy committee has esti- mated that if salary expenditures continue at the present rate, there will be no funds for salary payments available after late October or early November. This might necessitate the complete shutdown of the street department until Jan. l. Hence the proposal for immediate reduction in salary expenditures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
Stagger System May Become Effective In Street Dept
Court AdUises
 Warning Friends
 To Shake Hands

A cOlored man and woman arrested Saturday night after a fracas were granted dis charges by Judge John L. Gaff- ney in city court today, the jur- ist advising the pair and other concerned in the case to shake hands and forget about it." The accused were Hearlie Cooper, s, of 198 Bishop street, and Emma Small, IS, of 802 North Main street.
 The two were arrested by Lieut.. Patrick Hobart and Off, cer Joseph Cavanaugh after a fight in which Cooper's wife was allegedly knocked down and beaten. A state witness, Lulu Campbell, of Wood street, appeared in court late, just as a policeman was leaving to bring her to court in custody.
 Apparently this was a family quarrel" said Judge Gaffney, land I think it's best for all concerned to shake hands and forget about it. They should ask forgiveness for their errOr."