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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Club NeUs
Yes On.
|, Young Detroiters

Robert Thomas, Mary l. Griffin.
Jim Williams, Marjorie Denkens,
Jim Simms. wayman Rivers, Birdie
Harvard. Matoka Burke. Jesse
Lightfoot, Claude Spivey, Jim
Spears and many others.
Leontine Cole was honored at a
lovely party last week given by
Mildred Mason at her home on
Hague avenue. Among the mem
bers OF the young set were: Martha
Brady, Howard Tardy, Edna Pat
ton. Elizabeth Patton. Charles Cow
ington. Billy Covlngton. Lenard
Ray, Virginia Burr. Dorothy Ste
vens, Dodie and Peggy Hall, Harry
Gray. George Franklin. Margaret
Wells, Viola Scott. Walter McMann.
Lucy Thomas, j. ID. Mason. Geral-
dine Woodson. Marian Stewart.
Mary Ann Clemens. Gladys House,
LeEard Brown, Ray Carter, Bill
Jason. Charles Sampson. George
Dunbar, Catherine Hall. Buddy
Saunders, Charlotte Hughes. Jean
cite Bland Cocker, Betty Bland. Carl
Davis, Thomas Askew, Elmer Craig,
Kenny Williams, Dawn Watson,
Hulida Mason. Malcomb Foster.
Charles Dickson. Realie Walton,
Ralph Mason. Bob White, Howard
White, Walter Crlder and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton. the former
Clara Young were honored at a New
Years party given by Johnny Mae
Lane at her home on Arlington
street. The guests enjoyed delic-
ious repast. games and dancing. Pat
Flowers entertained with piano
solos. Guests we're: Stella Dozell.
Arthur Turner, Robert Thomas.
Gene Merritts. Marie Foster. Willie
Marsh. Joe Novel;. Alma Smith.
Catherine Curtis. Roosevelt Yancy.
Betty. Lorraine and Phillis Banks,
OF Mt Clemens; Thomas and Har-
ry Irwin OF Mt. Clemens and Elsie
Thomas.
THIS and THAT:
We are terribly sorry Waymon
Bowen and Dave CLARK lost their
fights. Better luck next time. Leo
nard Proctor has returned TO his
studies At Ann Arbor We're look
ing forward to one OF Detroits big
gest events which will be when the
Negro Worlds Fair convenes In
May.
Babe Booker, dream girl OF Co
nant Gardens, says she really
rushed the old year out
There will be a formal dance the
26th and :7th OF this month over
at St Cyprians.
Many graduates are expecting to
give parties on that occasion.
Virginia Long, popular among
the younger set. will speak her
vows Saturday. Jan. IL at her home
on Monroe avenue to Ebert North
ern.
My special song dedications OF the
week are TO Jim (tap) Slmms. In
the Mood: Ray Fuller. Tuxedo
Junction: Stella Dozell. from Ar
thur Turner, "Madly In Love With
You; Lena Brown from A Thorn
as Just for a Thrill: Waymon
Rivers MY Prayer: Elizabeth
Turner Little Lady Make Believe;
Babe Booker. Little Brown Jug;
Jessie Lightfoot. "72O in the book:
Herbert watkins. Somewhere over
the Rainbow
To all clubs that have been writ
ten up In this column please send
your dance news In to 1890 Ar
lington. phone To. $3.50.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13

prizes.
The MFDC Is Michigan's largest
Negro Democratic organization. II
owns and operates completely
equipped club house with assemb-
ly hall. club rooms and cocktail
lounge for the benefit OF it's mem
bers.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the opening OF the member
ship campaign, also The clubs week
ly meetings which are held on Fri
day nights.
Mary Blackburn is the clubs sec
rotary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Mrs. Beulah Whitby
Reelected First Anti
Basileus OF Sorority

BOSTON Mass amp Or Dor
othy Boulding Ferehee OF Washing
ton was elected supreme basileus
az the annual meeting Of the Alpha
Kappa Alpha sorority here last
week.
Other officers elected were Mrs.
Beulah Whitby Detroit first anti
basileus. Viola L. Chaplain, second
anti-bssileus lrma 4. clark gram
mateus Trussie Smothers, episto-
leus Zatella Turner. Houston, edi-
tor-in-chief OF the Ivy Leaf. laura
Fife, parlameniarian; regional di-
rector, Dr. Mary Wright Arlene
j. Washington. Rosetta Nolan and
Maud Brown. Kansas City was
chosen as the next meeting place.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
x,v Year Friends:

~ sew Year Friends;
seem TO he starting out
hope THIS year VIII be
=, ',,h,er and happier than
:, Inc Younger set assem-
a the dance at the Brew
..,,sr New Years night TO
"a celebrate the New Year
= nose who attended the az
Nf'' n.,ohIne u,nes
ssss. oscar Thomas. Ebert
~. walker White, Thomas
~. George Erving, Earl Van
q. closter p Current, George
-, Raymond Winchester
-. hawkins. Jimmy Simms
80 and Eddie Dabney. Otis
~ Ernie CillIams Carl Ross
4. samson, Lena Brown, Arthur
|,'rr Arnold Thomas, Stella
,~a Robert Thomas. Gene Mer-
\ Norman Morris Lois Simmon'
h. Nae Harris. Dorothy Smith,
N mary others
nwv Years Eve the dance al
\, vvlalr ballroom was we'll at
~ NJ many youngsters OF the
|nrr,r SET. Music vas by John
kAiu, lr
| lym Years party was given by
h Thsda I.usier az her home
nirorstions we're beautiful. plus
|ursss and refreshments. Scads
,puus ialent were there in the
|srrs o. Hadson sullivan. Deri-
N Reed. Crawford smith, Helen
amrhew Lewis. Jackie GiddeEs
.yrreu Perkins GLADYS Baber, Hell.
I nd Bessie Spsey Aaron Kill
Ma Tot Malone llelared and Ed
|. Evans Elizabeth cutler. A. w
tr Rosa shelton. Melvin Hub
/. N nornfhV l8ta-. claude SpiVey
rr clst TONY Quaker, Louise
|t.rNn. John Foods and many
gin. All had 4 erand time.
| Cnrlord Smith was feted at a
Eratay party lsst week Al his
'Sus g,ssn hy his sister Fredricka
|srrA Ne received many lovely
Ih A very dcii ous repast was
|err- The following reported a
bot tine Alice Mae Harris. Gere
|lml,s Delmer White. Lorraine
I'm. Anthony sall~ Ruth Giles
|knIrd Harris Henry Smith,
nilee Nerrlwrs'Ner, Theodore
pHsnbaFg. Dorothy Mcrriweather
Esa Spiyey Tommy Bridges
|1iey Reno ana Tom Billingslea
lEaea Wiuirpe Robert Thomas
|erse Jones' So Field Crawford
|Rr'y Nitcsell, Little Justine
FnsA Adolphus Siarks. Alberta
|Snfa, Joe Thomas Bernard Harris
|EtrheFs.
ns Motor ciiy BOYS band which
r'sins hislor, rapidly will give
riical program ian. II. at the
arson .chool
hlnond fglic has hrally de-
" . give ~ boxing. Sorry
MY PILLS and lorraine Banks
y WIN Thomas and Harry Ir.
ITO w Clemens were guests
= ely over tho week end.
y Century cl0h composed oil
~ Holiday and his band gave
",l dance Sarday at the May.
ballroom rno band really
% town on tHe latest SONG
70 N tl'on 2 lew they are
4 MOOT Litlr Brown jug and
~" junction Among the
||i"a we're Wardell WiIllfort
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13

liams. corresponding secfetary;
Herschal r Solomon. custodian.
Alfred G. Jefferson. Jr. treasurer.
Thaddeus G Dennis. Emmett c.
Carter. Charles =. Johnson and
r.. Rudd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
DEFENDANT WINS
 JUDGES RULING
S5,OOO Action Instituted for Injuries Suffered in
 Auto Accident

The 5000 damage suit of Sylvil Rosa of this city against Claude w. Scoville of this city, started yesterday morning in superior court before Judge Alfred c. Baldwin, was finished late in the afternoon when judgment for Scoville was entered.
 The plaintiff charged that on December 2 1899, he was driving his car on North Main street at Chase avenue and that as he was prac- tically crossing the intersection the defendant, in a reckless manner, failed to stop at the intersection and ran his car into Rosa's machine, driving it across Chase avenue.
 Rosa further alleged that his car was damaged and broken and that as a result of the accident 1t great ly depreciated. He added that he suffered a severe hematoma about the size of a plum at the sixth and seventh ribs and contusions of the chest.
 Rosa also charged that he had a pre-existing condition of the spine and 8 large scar thereon which was broken as a result of the accident that he was laid up for long time, that 6 further operation was neces- sary and that the condition will be a permanent one even after the operation.
 Attorney William K. Lawlor ap- peared for the plaintiff while At- torney Lawrence L. Lewis defend- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
LOCAL MINISTER'S
 AT NORTHFIELD
Attend Senli-Annual Meet- ing of Congregational
 Churches

Several Waterbury, Middlebury and Watertown ministers took lead- ing roles in the program yesterday at the Northfield Congregational Church marking the semi-annual meeting of the Naugatuck Valley Assoc ation of Congregational Churches, the theme of which was The Gospel for Our Times
 Arthur w. Nichols of the Third Congregational Church of this city was moderator, Rev. John M. Deyo of Watertown vice-moderator and Rev. William F. McCance of Mid- dlebury, registrar.
 Rev. Alfred w. Eels of Wolcott led the devotional service yesterday afternoon. The speaker was Rev. Paul R. Lynn, misister at large of the Connecticut Congregation al Churches, who discussed, The Rural. Gospel For Our Times. Rev. Robert w. Fairbank, 8 mis- sionary in Vadala, India, and a cousin of the pastor of the Bunker Hill Congregational Church, also addressed the afternoon assembly.
 Rev. M. Webb Wright, pastor oi the South Federated Church of this city. led the evening devotions while three laymen, Leon French Sumner Libby and Clemens Mor- tenson discussed What Religion Means to Me-
 Rev. Oscar L. Locke of Oakvillt and Sumner Libby of Oakville made a report on council activities. They recently attended the meeting o1 the General Council of Congrega. tional Churches in Berkeley, Call fornia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
Democrats Planning Active Campaign
WiIIkie Welcomed
 To Connecticut By COP Congressnen

Washington, D. c, Oct. B. Connecticut Republican con- gressmen held in the nations capitol by press of congression- al duties today wired their greetings and vigorous and unfaiIing support" to Wendell L. Willkie touring their state and districts.
 Signed by B. J. Monkiewicz, cOngressman-at-large, William J. Miller, first district, Thomas R. Ball, second, and Albert E.. Austin, fourth, the telegram to MT. Willkie aboard the Willl1ie train at Grand Central Sta- ton, New York read as follows:
 Responsibilities in Congress will hold Connecticut represen- tatives in Washington Wednes- day. Regret we cannot person. ally welcome you to our state and congressional districts. We pledge our vigorous and unfail- ing support in your patriotic crusade to restore the peoples government to the people and to end the appalling inefficien- cy of the present administra- tiOn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
FANNICK POST
 TO VOLUNTEER
Members Offer Aid to Mayor for Registration
 Day; Meeting Tonight

Commander Abe Baltirh will pre- side this evening at the regular meeting of David Fannick Post, Jew ish War Veterans. The session, 8 very important one, will be held at the American Legion Home.
 A list of names of members of the post will be prepared and for warded to. Mayor Vincent A. Scully as volunteer workers in the regis tration of young men affected by the Selective service bill. Over 10,- 900 will register one week from to- day and a small army of clerks, as- sistants and aides will be needed to expedite the work. David Fannick post eager to be of assistance in this community endeavor has pledged its cooperation to Mayor Scully and draft board officials.
 Past Commander Israel Green blatt, chairman of the committee in charge of the Armistice eve program, a military ball, will report on the progress of plans to date. The Elton will be the scene of the gathering on Sunday evening, November 10th. A big vaudeville program headined by Broadway stars will be on of the features of the evening.
 Another report of interest tonight will be that of Commander Baltim in connection with the memorial services recently held in honor of deceased members of the post. The graves were visited on that oc- casion and special prayers said.
 State Commander Rudy Hennick 8 past commander of the post, is expected to be in attendance this evening. He will announce recent national appointments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
WPA ENSEMBLE IN
 NEW CITY TONIGHT

The Waterbury WPA ensemble, unit of the Connecticut Music Project, will participate in Torring- tons bi-centennial celebration this evening. It will provide. music for a concert and block dance.
 The event has been arranged by the Torrington Park and Recreation Department, which is co-sponsoring the performance of the Ensemble. The concert, preceding the dance, will consist of program of light classical, popular and patriotic mu- sic, while favorite dance numbers will be played by the Ensemble for dancing.
 Throughout the summer, it is es- timated that approximately 75.000 people have attended the block dances in Waterbury at which the Ensemble has playe d and which have been a feature of the city's recreational program. It is antici- pated that this type of affair in connection with Torrington's cele- bration will be 8 popular innova- tion of the weeks activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09

Cuba ls increasing lts shipments |0f cigars to the United etateh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
Current Political Activities

The Italian American Democratic club plans series of rallies before election day. Senator Edward P. Egan will be the principal speaker at gathering tomorrow night at Canadian Legion hall. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield will speak at a rally at Moose hall the 17th, and Rep. Daniel Mahaney and Attorney John Membrino will speak at the third rally, October 31, at Canadian Legion hall.
 President Louis E. Bria will be in charge of each of the meetings.
 Republicans of the Bridgeport pro- bate district Last night nominated the Democratic incumbent, Judge William Bent, who was dropped from the Democratic slate. Bent, who was chosen by exclamation, has been in office for the past 12 years. State Treasurer Joseph E. Talbot, of Naugatuck, told the Hartford Women's Republican club at a luncheon meeting that What Hur- ley says isn't worth worrying about" !"
 Speaking to Naugatuck Young Re- publicans last night, Frank T. John- son charged the New Deal with hav- ing neglected national defense. He pledged himself to never cast my vote in Congress to send our sOl- dierS to war on foreign soil"
 The Democratic victory in Staln- ford at Mondays election is hailed by Democratic State Chairman John T. Mccarthy as "a forecast of what will happen next month. <" Observers believed that the outcome threw cold water on the hopes of G. O. P. leaders to make Fairfield county the states Republican stronghold.
 Officers of the state and county units of the Young Democrats will meet in Hartford tomorrow night. Several Waterbury members will at- tend.
 Demonstrations of the use of vot- ing machines were begun at the city hall today by members of the League of Women Voters. The ma chine is on the main floor, near the entrance.
 The local industrial boom Is re- fiected i'm requests received by the aldermen Monday night for appoint ment of more than 50 constables' FOrty-seven are employed by the American Brass Co.
 Local Democrats are withholding the start of their election campaign planning 8 whirlwind effort in the last weeks before election day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
Town Chairman

Town Chairman on North Main street. The call for the meeting was issued today by Town Chairman Maurice F. Tangney.
 Four vacancies in the committee ranks are to be filled. Three ot the vacancies result from the reSig- nations of Thomas Fitzmaurice, Harvey Pelletier and Charles Earth the other is for woman member from District 1-2. This pdace has not been filled up to now despite the new rule requiring one man and one woman to serve from each district.
 The town committee will make plans for the major rally to be held here the 18th. Public Works Commissioner Robert A. Hurley, the candidate for governor, and other members of the state ticket will speak.
 District committees are to be ap- pointed, each one to direct solicita- tion of votes in it's own district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
Drum Corps Sponsor
 Dinner Hop Saturday
Social to Be Held at Ciuertins Elections Monday
 Night-larvest Supper Planned October IF
WATERvILLE
Correspondent 8. W. HeniOn. Telephone S-S46s

Waterville, Oct. 0-A meeting of the girls drill team of the Casper s. Davis, Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps will be held this afternoon, S:30 o'clock, at the Club rooms on Thomaston Avenue.
 Friday evening, there will be 8 meeting for all those who plan to attend the Drum Corps party Sat- urday night, at Guertin's on the Thomaston Road. Those wishing to attend should contact Miss Ruth Martin of Sheffield street, The par ty will include 8 dinner and danc- ing.
 The annual election of officers of the Drum Corps will take place Monday evening, October 14tn, at the regular weekly meeting and re- hearsal. <
 Hobby Show Planned
 The monthly meeting of the Par ent-Teacher Association of Water vile took place yesterday after noon, in the gymnasium of Sprague school. Mrs. John ByrneS presided. Plans were discussed for Hobby Show Tuesday, November 12. An in- vitation is extended to anyone with hobby to participate. The show last year was huge success and a bigger one has been planned for the present season. Entries may be tel ephoned to Mrs. ByrneS, of Penn broke avenue.
 The present week is membership week. for all Parent-Teacher or- ganizations and 8 drive is being conducted in Waterville. The com- mittee in charge includes, Mrs. Franklin Smith, Mrs. Everett Cook, and Mrs. Tullar. Anyone interested in the organization may become member and all are welcome to att tend, he monthly meetings. Each member is urged to bring in one or more new members.
 Representatives of the local American Legion Post and Auxil- iary will attend the district meet ing tonight at the Y. M. c. A. in Waterbury. Greetings from the Wa terbury posts will be given by Jo- seph A. Hackett, commander of the Corp. Coyle post and Mrs. Sophie Karnofsky, president of the Corp. Coyle post auxiliary. Thomas Ma rino of New Haven, district com mander, will be in charge of the meeting, Mayor Vincent A. Scuny may welcome the delegates. K. Waters ExcelS
 Two teams of the Pride of Welch Circle held bowling match Mon- day night at the Waterville Alleys with K. Waters annexing high sim gle of 112. Other scores were: Bible Meeting Tonight
 The monthly meeting of the Wa terbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses will be held tonight at 8 o'clock, at the Grace Methodist church. Carl Froelich, president, wil lconduct the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09

The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Michaels Church held meeting Monday night in the Parish Hall. Final plans were made for the an- nual Harvest, Thursday evening, Octboer 1T.
 Troop No. 16, Girl Scouts, met last night at thn home of their leader, Mrs. Everett Cook on Stafford Street. It was decidde to hold all future meetings in the Parish Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
Town Committee In Meeting Friday To
 Complete Details
Action Expected on Four Existing Vacancies Among Committees Membership Hurley to Speak
 at Major Rally Here

The town committee members in each district will head these groups.
 The local Democratic organization has thus far done no campaigning, though there has been a great deal of activity on the Republican side. The organization has almost invar- iably favored a short, extremely &C., tive campagin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
nEAvER CoATs MoRE PoPULAR

Montreal (Up)-A new kind of dressing by which a finer coat can be made Is making the beaver pelt the most popular doa nestle offering at fur auctions here. Also shar- Ing in popularity are Alaskan scale skins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-09
rms IS NEW YORK

--ANN
 The hoity-toity hat shop on Wall St. that eaters to human dollar signs. You can buy 6 lid there for Seventy-five dollars .. The glint of superiority in the eyes of the boys who shine shoes via electricity, when one of the old fashioned shoe shin CTS passes their shops .... The lacy title of shoe store. on 57th St., "Clinique des Pieds SensibleS" The antiseptic look of the town around six ayem, after the long eve hing has cleansed tue city's face .... Men trying to clutch onto their Summer sun-tans via barber shop sun-lamps. A bitter Winter war be- tween the machines and nature ... World Series talk serving as an arl- tidote to the World War gab. A bit of sunshine piercing the converse tional dark clouds DowagerS with fat that doesn't fit their bodies exercising their pooches along Park Ave, when they're the ones who need the exercise.
 LuciuS Beebe-the toast of Town end Country, and Al Jolson, who is just the toast of the town j. .. The Phi Betas running wild in the mid- town bars after football games. They believe that the way toe have a good time is not to allow people around them to enjoy, themselves .... Sweep poppas Esquiring baby stare blondes to the silk and satin spots But they never bathe in joy like the young couples in the two- bit ice cream parlorS =. The dex- terity of those who, sit in shop win- dows and build cigars aHtday. The swift, sure weayings of. their fingers show the artistry of these minor league Rembrandts .. The plushy conditions the Rockettes have. Swanky dressing rooms, and the best in equipment for relaxation. They're the only chorines in town treated like the stars they are The ear-serenade of the town in the middle of the night, about 4 ayem, when the city settles down to a whisper.
 Pretty gal bankers urging you to see the wonders of New York by bus. But their empty stares tell you they don't think there's anything wonderful about New York -. The glare of Broadway light plotting out a superior sight: A blue-robed sky stitched with sparkling stars ..-. The first nights beautifully drowned in sables. silks and stuffed shirts. Only the detached drama critics not getting drunk on the satiny atmos- phere and just being themselves -. The people roller-skating at the Radio City rink wearing swanky costumes, and the kids scooting along the various side streets wear ing their joy like flag unfurled.
 The sadness rampant along hte waterfronts. Filled with sparkling scenery and ragged knicknacks that used to call themselves human be- ings ... The lady who brings a camp chair to 47th and Broadway and enjoys the electricks. She gets everything the cinema could give except Bingo =. The gigantic lone illness of the massive Yankee Stad- ium {. The rains sweeping people off the Main Stem, giving 1t a chance to breathe. And chance to show its pretty face that humans clutter upIs..s-The- description of . woman that fits most of those who cover night club chairs: Vogue on the outside and vague on the in- side" :. The snooty eaterieS with their jeweled atmosphere; where