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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
College Football
Boston College

Boston, Oct. 19-(UP)-Another
blocking drill was on tap today for
Coach Frank Leahy's Boston college
Eagles who meet Temple here Sat
urday. Leahy Indicated he would
start his reserve backfield. which in
cludes sophomore fullback Frank
Davis and negro halfback Lou Mont
gomery, and first line against the
Owls. Davis was standout in yes
terday's scrimmage session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

AS like any other club, we also
have top boys in our group. Jimmy
Roach is the Bing Crosby of the as
sembly while the dancer is "Foots"
Cullinan and AL (Call Me "Texc
Chestone is the high ranking COM
eedian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Dartmouth

Dartmouth
Hanover, N. H., Oct 19-(UP)-I
Center Bob Lempke was expected to
return to contact work today as
Coach Earl Blaik applied the finish
ing touches to his Dartmouth In
dams for the Lafayette game here
Saturday. Examinations forced Blaik I
to fill teams A and B with reserves |
yesterday. Left Guard Lou Young |
starred on defense for the regulars.
Harvard
Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 19-(UP)-l
Though end Joe Koufman and GEN.
ter Burgy Ayres were sidelined with |
minor injuries today, both were err
pected to face Pennsylvania here
Saturday. Coach Dick Harlow sent
his first and second elevens against
the third team yesterday in an unex-
pected defense scrimmage. Ernie
Sagreant returned to right guard
after days layoff.
| Holy Cross
Worcester, Mass, Oct. 19-(UP)-
Fullback Hank Giardi returned to
practice today as Holy Cross tuned
up for road game with Brown at
Providence, r. l., Saturday. Teams
A and B smothered Brown offensive
plays as executed by the third team
in yesterdays scrimmage session.
Tom Barry was promoted 70 left end,
and Ray Monaco moved up to left
guard in team B changes. Coach
Joe Sheeketski said he may use
!. Giardi at both fullback and right
halfback against the Bears.
Brown
Providence, r. l., Oct. 19-CUP)-
Fullback Bronislaw Stepczyk and
end Tom Nash will be definite start
. ers against Holy Cross here Satur-
! day, Brown officials announced to-
. day. The return of the two regulars
boosted the Bruins hopes consider
ably. Barring further injuries, Brown
, will be at top strength for the first
, time this season. The regulars scrim-
mayed against Holy Gross offensive
plays yesterday.
u. of G.
Storrs, Conn.,, Oct. 19.-(UP)-
1.-The University of Connecticut eleven
| was drilled in blocking. today as
final preparations were made for
the invasion by the University of
Maine team Saturday.
Trinity
Hartford, Conn, Oct. 19.-CUP)-
Trinity Colleges undefeated foot
ball team scrimmaged today for the
last time in preparation for the
Hobart game here Saturday. Jack
Carey, center, who has played three
complete games, may be given a
rest this week and Frank FAST was
groomed for the center post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

wildly lights tomorrow night Crosby and Leaven
skies Saturday all three locals shooting for their
wno ont he grid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

moe" Buell. will be at the pivot
position this season in place of Ban
non and Coach Chestone expects
him to have a banner year with the
club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19
Sbartans Chit-Chat

he had q date that night. H ow's
about 1t, Jack?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

n you see one Of the Spartans
with his eyes half closed Sunday
morning, here's the reason: Satur-
day night. October 2lst they expect
to have the time of their young lives,
when, each member escarted by his
best girl, will meet at the home Of
Eddie Lowe on Wood street for the
first harvest party. Next week wen
give you the details of this affair.
Naugatuck- Naugatuck. These are
the words Eddie Lowe and Joe
Bridge" Gallagher love to say. We
wonder what for. Gould 1t be the old
apple tree In the orchard boys? We
thought so.
Did you notice the wave Jackie
Bannon Is now sporting? Last SAT-
urday Jackie. in his green pencil
stripe suit really had the club CIV
- IL - - q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-19

Manager Al Spinner" Regan is
still desiring a game for Thursday,
November End, to be played at the
North End Y. How's about it you 16-
10 year old teams. Call AL at 3-1787
or write to him at 254 Wood street,
City.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
California Labor Hits Fake Union
Directories. Other Similar Rockets

San Francisco, Calif.-Aroused by
continuous unauthorized use of the
name of the American Federation of
Labor and affiliated bodies by unscrup-
ulous and racketeering promoters, the
California State Federation of Labor
has declared war on their "chiseling"
practices.
The campaign was authorized at a
recent meeting Of the executive coun-
Gil of the Federation, at which a pro-
posal that unionists give better sup
port to official labor papers was also
acclaimed.
Promoters Defraud the Public
"For years certain type of promo
ters have been bilking the public, par
ticularly business and professional
men, by high-pressure sales methods
in, connection with alleged benefit
dances, entertainments, picnics and
other affairs, official Union directors,
programs and other publications." said
Edward D. Vandeleur, secretary Of the
Federation.
"The practice is steadily increasing
and Labor itself must do it's part in
exposing and curbing such rackets for
the protection of it's own organiza-
tions, as we'll as our friends who con-
scientiously desire to aid worthy
causes.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Celebration of Civil Service Week
IsPrdised By President Vim. Green

Washington, D. C.-The celebration
of National Civil Service Week, spon-
sored by the American Federation of
Government Employees and other A.
F. of L. unions composed of Govern
ment workers, promises to be great
er success this year than ever before,
according to information received here.
1t marks the 56th anniversary of the
enactment of the Federal Civil Service
Law which started the merit system
for Government employment in place
of political appointments for such po-
sitions regardless of capacity.
In a special statement commencing
the event, William Green, president of
the American Federation of Labor,
said:
1.-The American Federation of Labor
gladly joins in the celebration Of Civil
Service week January 1921. This week
marks the 56th anniversary of the en-
actment Of the National Civil Service
Law, the first step toward elimination
of the spoils system and the establish
ment of the merit system as the basis
for employment in the Government
Service.
observance of Civil Service Week
was started by the American Fedora
tion of Government Employees five
years ago and other organizations af-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19

"First, we warn the public against
contributing to any purported official
project or publication in connection
with which the name Of the American
Federation Of Labor or the California
State Federation of Labor, or any af-
filiated council or union is used, unless
the solicitors present written creden-
tials properly authenticated by officers
of the Central Labor Council of the
district in which they are operating.
Warns Against "Money Making"
Schemes
"Second, all local unions are urged
to exercise precaution in accepting
promoters schemes which appear to
be potential money makers for the or
ganization at the time, but frequently
develop into boomerangs after the
racketeers have left town, and to check
all promotion proposals with their
Central Labor Council first.
Third, we urge every Central La
Dor Council to designate a committee
of its officers to function as a sane
tioning body for any activities in which
the name Of the Council, or affiliated
unions is used in their community, in
order to curb this type of racketeer-
ing.
Fourth, it is urged that all local
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19

filiated with the American Federation
of Labor, including the National Fed
Grafton of Post Office Clerks, the Rail
way Mail Association, the National
Association Of Letter Carriers, joined
in together with the Civil Service
Commission and various civic groups.
''The purpose of the civil service is
to provide efficiency and economy in
the Government service by employ
ment of qualified public servants who
get their jobs through merit and re-
tain them by meritorious service. The
people of the United States are de-
termined to maintain and defend their
system of democratic government
against all attacks, from without and
within. We can do this best by MAX
ing our democracy preeminentlv sue
cessful.
"Our Government cannot operate
successfully without able and efficient
government workers. 1t cannot oper-
ate successfully when it is stated by
political appointees chosen to pay off
political debts rather than on their
qualifications for office Thus it is
obvious that the merit system of gov
ernment service is one Of the bulwarks
of our American democracy.
ut is only fitting that during this
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Excellent Record
Boosted by MOP
Brotherhood's Vdlue To the
Community Shown By
President Duffy
ADDRESSES LIONS CLUB
Only Two Strikes In Nearly
Half Century Of
Existence

The excellent record of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters was
pointed out by President James M.
Duffy in an address at the Lion Clubs
Tuesday luncheon. Reminding the
members of that lively, civic minded
group that the Brotherhood was or
ganized in 1890 and in the nearly half
century of its steady growth only two
strikes, those of 1893 and 1922, have
put stoppage to work, he asked what
other community could boast of rec
ord so fine.
President Duffy opened his address
by answering the often heard question,
"Why labor union?" He stated that
there is not single group without
organization. He referred to the doc
tors, lawyers, merchants, school teach
ers and even the ministers, and asked
that if these professional men, with
the advantage Of higher education
and far greater opportunities than the
laboring man for making living for
himself and his dependents, find it to
their advantage to have an organiza-
ton, why shouldn't the need be much
greater with the toilers.
He said the only reason for organ
ization is the knowledge that OBJ
jectives, impossible to reach singly,
can be obtained if group bands to-
gether.
Declaring that the sum total of a
nations prosperity depends on the
payroll Of that nation, the potters'
chief stated the same holds good for
community. Without organization"
he stated, 1--WE would be down to the
level Of other countries where there
is no consistency to the labor unions" :"
This would take the merchants and
professional men down, also.
Organized labor, he continued,
makes it possible for millions of la
borers to enjoy sanitary and pleasant
working conditions and receive a just
pay. He reminded his audience that
no other force has ever been much
concerned with these things.
"No one lives as we'll as Ameri-
cans" remarked the labor leader, and
cited his trip two years ago to Geneva,
Switzerland as representative of
William Green, AFL head, for the In
ternational Labor Conference. Not
only did he visit other countries, but
he sat in conference with their labor
representatives for a week. He stated
that while the objectives are all the
same, Americans have a far different
conception of decent standard of liv-
ing.
President Duffy showed how the
Brotherhood has expanded the past
few years. How it has changed it's
ideas and gone forward. Not only
does it strive to fight for wages, hours
and working conditions, but it has
gone into the fight along with the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
The kokomo Sanitary Officials Again
Refuse To Attempt q Settlement
Await Decision Of N. L. R. B.
On Appeal To Reopen
Case In Capital
USE DELAY TACTICS
Firm Attempts To Make It
Hdrd As Possible On
LII 26 Members

After holding true to form in re-
fusing to sit around the conference
table with Brotherhood officials and
members of Local Union No. &c at the
suggestion of National Labor Re-
lations Board Chairman Madden in
Washington last Tuesday, representa-
tives of the kokomo Sanitary Pottery
Co. again stalemated efforts to reach
an amicable settlement of differences
between the firm and the local.
The hearing was an appeal from the
decision favoring the employees reach
ed last August 26 by the Regional
Board in Indianapolis. If that decis-
ion should stand, or if the case should
be entirely reopened in Washington
will be decided by the Board soon.
The strike, caused by wholesale dis
charge of members of Local Union
No. 26, began in January of 1885.
Pickets were placed on the plant, but
this was stopped by an anti-picketing
ordinance adopted by city council,
dominated by the employers of the
community. Mayor Holt was especial
ly active in the fight against the work.
ers, since it was his belief that the
city's employers had made it possible
for him to run for office by obtain
ing a pardon from President Roosevelt
for liquor violation in the days of
prohibition.
The ordinance shackled the efforts
of the men to be given fair hearing.
Repeated attempts were made by To-
cal union members, through their Of
ficers and committee to bring about a
collective bargaining agreement, but
Mr.. Gerber, president and chief stock
owner of the firm, with his aides,
Welsh and Williams, could never be-
lieve that humane treatment of en-
ployes was to be desired.
Throughout all the meetings brought
about by public spirited people of the
community, officials Of the company
retained an attitude bordering on
brutalness in their regard for the men
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Wheo+Iey. Young
And SoIon Attend
Local ~ Meefinq
Trenton Local Pledges Aid
To Recently Named
Organizer
BACK SALUTE
Committee Appointed to go
Through Shops For
MdnY Dimes

Trenton, n. 1.-THE last meeting
of Local Union No. 40, the first Of
the new year, was opened by Chair
man Walter Blum.
First Vice President f. L. Wheat
ley, Fifth Vice President Alex Young
and Brother James Solen, Local Union
45 member, who Brother Wheatley an
nounced as official organizer for the
east, We're visitors at the meeting.
We know full we'll that Brother
Solon is a conscientious worker and
is capable of handling his new duties.
AS Secretary Harvey said, "His sue
cess is our success" We have pledged
to cooperate with Brother Solon in
every way possible. The Executive
Board can rest assured that the choice
of this man was a good one.
The coming agreement, to which
Brother Wheatley is giving great
amount of time, was the chief topic
of discussion at meeting so inter-
esting it did not break up until mid
night. Brother Young has been quite
a help to US and we hope he will find
the time to come around often.
The Silver Salute was discussed and
will be backed by this local 100 per
cent. A committee of three was ap-
pointed to assure the success of the
movement in the shops.
The coming nomination of national
officers was discussed. Action will be
taken at the next meeting. The notice,
regarding resolutions, received from
Secretary-Treasurer John D. McGilliv-
ray, will also be given consideration.
A committee will be appointed to draw
up resolutions between now and the
deadline.
The following officers will serve the
local the first term Of this year: Wall
ter Blum, chairman James Yaeger,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Evansville And
Grafton LEADING
In Silver SoIufe
All Locals Urged To Renew
Their Drive To Stamp
Out Paralysis

With reports of s22.5O and $4,000
respectively, Local Unions No. SO of
Grafton, w. Va, and 5 of Evansville,
Ind, are out in front today of all
other Brotherhood locals in dimes sent
to Washington for Labor's Silver
Salute to President Roosevelt, stated
President James M. Duffy, national
committeeman.
These and other locals have already
sent their money and signatures to
Washington to be presented to Presi-
dent Roosevelt by representative Of
Labor the last of the month. The
money is to be used to fight infantile
paralysis in this country. This dread
scourge, which hits the children Of
workingmen throughout the nation,
also afflicted the president. In cele-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Many Orders Assure Potters Steady
Work For At Least Next Six Months
Buy American" Campaign
Is Given Much Credit
For Business
FAR AHEAD OF 1888
More Than 1000 Registered
Buyers View Ware In
Ten Days

Pottery plants should go at full
production for the next six months at
the very least, in the opinion of J. NJ.
Hammer, manager of the 59th annual
Pittsburgh pottery show which closed
at the William Penn hotel yesterday.
Declaring the show the best one
held in the past eight years from a
standpoint Of orders received, Mr..
Hammer, said that business would be
far ahead Of 1888. He declared more
than 1000 buyers had reviewed the
new shapes and placed their orders.
Mr. Hammer named the BUY
American campaign sponsored by the
brotherhood as one Of the chief
reasons for the greatly increased
business this year. Other reasons
given were low stock, high quality
merchandise at satisfactory prices
and the sharp increase in the number
Of registered buyers. This last reason
is undoubtedly result of the BUY
American" drive also Many buyers
are being forced to swing to Ameri-
can-made products.
IHC lSI-dds STU" SIdI Icu SlOWIS
but picked up quickly when many buy
ers from the Chicago housefurnish-
ings exhibition made their appearance
last Wednesday. 900.
The new china body development of
the Scammell China Co. of Trenton
was declared an outstanding feature
of the show. Lamberton china, as it
is called, retails at about three times
the cost Of regular dinner ware. Ed
win NJ. Knowles new American Tradi-
tion line found great favor among the
buyers and Homer Laughlin's ever
popular Fiesta did more business than
last year.
The new shapes and designs fea-
tured by the other plants all enjoyed
an excellent reception.
The annual election of officers Of
the show association found c. l.. Sc
bring, of the Sebring Pottery Co., re-
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BdileY New Head
Of Sebring's S l2l
Writer Has Pruise For L. US.
Selection Of New
Officers
BUY AMERICAN"
Members Asked to Continue
Movement To Aid
CountrYrnen
BUY AMERICAN"

Sebring, O.-Local Union l2l met
Tuesday, January 10, with the newly
elected officers seated. President,
George Bailey, formerly of East Liv-
erpool; Vice President, Thomas Plan
chand; Secretary, Hazel Brown; Treas
urer, Arthur Speakman and all other
officers were present and in fine form.
Amy member missing the last meet
ing is out Of luck, because it was un-
doubtedly one Of the best ever staged
here. | believe we have much to be
thankful for in our choice of officers.
They seem ready to lead this local to
new lights and we should show our
cooperation by attending each and
every meeting.
There should be no place for drones
in the labor movement. Our living
depends upon our Brotherhood and
every time we attend a meeting we
learn something new about the work
ings of the organization, about the
shop and about what is going on in
the industry. Let's make it a point
to be present at every meeting and
bring friend with u.s. When we fail
to attend meetings, not only do we fail
in our duties to the organization; not
only do we harm our fellow workers,
but many times we suffer ourselves.
President George Bailey, | believe,
made excellent selections when he
named his committees. 1t is up to all
of us to cooperate with these COM
mitteemen. By little work we can
promote harmony within our ranks
and build real organization. We are
taking in new members practically
every meeting night.
1t is quite treat to be able to re-
port that business remains very good.
This means more people will have
jobs and prosperity will come to US
workers and the manufacturers for
whom we work.
Don't forget to always be for
America first. This is your home, SO
make certain every article you buy is
in this country. We can
protect our jobs by spending our
money wisely and spreading the move
c. 121.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Minerva Turns
Down Japanese
Dance Novelties
Telegram Disregdrded; Box
Of japanese Goods Has
Long Ride
PARTY IS QUIET
New Years Dancers Have
Fun Without Aid Of
Noisenukers

Minerva, O.-During the process of
planning and putting over a New
Years dance here, we had quite lit
tie fun and bit of an argument which
might interest the rank and file.
Included in our plans for a great
evening were paper hats, noisemakers,
serpentine and other trimmings to give
the ball holiday air. Borrowing a
catalogue from local fraternal order
we set about picking out novelties un-
til we had everything we wanted. The
seven dollar order was sent with the
stipulation that everything must have
been manufactured in this country.
The fraternal order from whom we
borrowed the catalogue told US that
they had been assured the company
handled all U. S. merchandise.
We received letter a few days
later stating that the order could not
be filled without the use of Japanese
made goods. A wire was sent immedi-
ately ordering the firm to cancel the
order and return our check.
Believing our wishes would be COM
piled with, we went ahead with our
plans omitting the noisemakers, nov
elites and serpentine. The general
opinion seemed to be, "Forget the
stuff, We'll make our own noise"
When we failed to receive the check
in due course, we wondered, but not
for long. The expressman called
Brother Gallagher to tell him that a
box from the Continental Novelty Co.
of Milwaukee was at the office for
him.
Naturally the box was not accepted,
so we now have our check, but $1.96
has been deducted for shipping some
Japanese merchandise around the
country. Although we do not believe
we should have paid it, since the COM
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-01-19
Christnds PdY Is
Wrecked In Kiln
President JOS. Duffy Attends
Meeting of Local
Union lO2

Ford City, Pat is sometime since
the trade has heard from Local Union
No. 1O2. However, we are getting
along very nicely at the present time.
1888 was not so hot, but at that we
probably did as good, if not better
than most of our competitors, because
it is recognized fact that the Eljer
Company has a "sales organization
that is aggressively wide-awake, plus
a product that is unsurpassed. Hence
the Eljer can be counted upon to get
a fair share of the business in our
line.
Most of our brothers got bad
break for the Christmas pay. Our
Company had planned to give all en-
ployes full pay, but as luck would
have it these plans were spoiled due
to wreck in one of our tunnel kilns.
The kiln was out of commission for
a month but it is now fixed and we are
working full time with prospects of
a continuance of same for sometime.
Our president, Mr.. Crane presented
each of his employees with a check for
five dollars for Christmas. Needless
to say we deeply appreciate this
thoughtfulness on the part of Mr..
Crane and may we here and now wish
Mr.. Crane and the Eljer organization
very prosperous 1889.
Our local had very nice lunch De-
cember 80. President Duffy honored
us with his presence. He gave us a
splendid talk on the value of organ
ization, stating that, "a poor organiza-
tion is far better than no organiza-
tion at all, but any organization is
only as strong as its weak links. The
weak links being those brothers who
do not attend their local meetings
regularly" Those Brothers who did
not hear President Duffy that night
really missed something worthwhile.
Local 102 is proud of you Jim.
Retiring President Herbert Week in
stalled our new officers at our last
meeting. Paul Gregory is our new
president. This young man is very
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