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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Benefit Tea Held
 At Larkin Home

A Tulip Tea" was given yesteI- day ct the home of Mrs, Charles L. Larkin in Middlebury for the bene- 1t of the Corner House association of which she is Q member of the board of directors.
 The tea table was centered with Q large flower arrangement Of apple blossoms, lilacs and tulips,
 Assisting throughout the after noon were the officers of the Rs- sociation including the president Mrs. 6. Mclean Buckingham vice- president, Mrs. Charles II. Upson, Jr.; secretary, Mrs, William A, Goodrich, Jr., and the fol- lowing board members, Mrs Joel Ives Butler, Mrs. Wal ter Dallas, Mrs, WadSworth Doster Mrs. Charles P. Durfoe, Mrs. John Sinclair Dye, Mrs. William P. Fer guson, Mrs. John II. doss, Mrs Henry 0. driggs, Mrs, Lewis s. Hart, Mrs. Richard c. Jeter, Mrs. Sher- man IT. Perry, Mrs. r. Burnley Powell, jr., and Mrs, John Ogden White.
 The guests, numbering over i25 contributed Q large supply of canned goods, linens, drugs as well az money to repleniSh the shelves at Corner House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
MISS MARY R. TAMMARo
Dental Hygienists
 Gather At Dinner

The Waterbury Dental HygienistS held their annual dinner last eVe- ning at tho Weather Vane In Ham, den, Bouquets were presented to tho newly elected president, Miss Barbara Borehardt and to the re- tiring president, Miss Ann Kuper- man,
 Previous to the dinner 0 cock tail party was given at tho home of Mss June Demlng of Cheshire Miss Deihing was presented w:th a gift from tho hygienlsts In honor Of her approaching marriage next month,
 Guests attending Included; Mrs, Marion Kunkel, Mrs, Harriet Reieh- 0nbach, Mrs, Esther Hauser Parker Mrs. Kathleen Sullivan, Mrs, Rachel Kerr, Mrs, Maureen Finnegan, Mrs Florence Maloney, Mrs, Ethel Van Wagner, Mrs, Margaret Lux, and Misses Barbara Borehardt, Betty Cruess, June Deming, Helen King Ann Kuperman, Emily Steinman, Virginia Weedon, Vivian Casagrando and Helen Daugerdas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Music Federation
 Elects NeuU Officers

Mrs. Willis Lyman, of Stamford, was reelected president of the Con- nectlcut State Federation of Music clubs during the 23d annual con. vention held yesterday In the Hotel Taft.
 Other officers elected for the en- suing year arc Mrs. Wi fred Beecher, Waterbury, first vice. president; Mss Ruth M, Ferry, New Haven, second vice-presldent; Mrs, Raymond Newell, New Haven, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Fred erick Hicks, New Haven, recording secretary; Mrs. Florence Beebe Hill, Bridgeport, treasurer; Mrs. George storm, Waterbury, his- torian.
 Over 100 delegates attended the session which opened yesterday morning with reports of officers and delegates, Following luncheon Mrs, Vincent Ober, president of tho National Federation of Music clubs, spoke,
 A banquet and choral festival was held In the evening.
 Miss Catherine Tlannery Rochon Of Baldwin street participated in the choral festival Of the State Fed- eration of Music clubs held at sprague hall, Yale university last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
,A None v Q 6 s
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 & Al 10 8 2 54

Her next play was the deuce of clubs, then she cashed the ace of diamonds, discarding a heart. A small diamond was ruffed. the ace and king of hearts cashed, and a small spade led, throwing East in the lead.
 All East could do was to cash the other spade and then lead a diamond, which Mrs. Follint trumped. discarding the losing heart in dummy and thereby making her contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22

AAUW To Hold Picnic TOmorrow

Members of the local chapter of the A. A. U. W. will gather at q picnic tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Harold Kopp of Pine street, Watertown at which the annual meeting of the group will be held. Reports will be given for the year and election Of officers will be held.
 HoStesses include: Mrs. Harry Copeland, Miss Dorothy Crawford, Mrs. Howard Harrison, Irene Ken. nelly, Leonora Knight and LeG Smalley. Coffee and dessert will be served by tl.e hoStesses.
 As a program of entertainment "The Bishops Candlestlcks" ar. ranged by Norman Fennell will be presented by c group from Water. town high school. Miss Isabella Rowell will address the group. Whether planning to attend or not all members should notify Miss Dorothy Crawford or Miss Lcnora Knight,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Children Of Mary
 Sponsor Breakfost

The annual communion breakfast of the Children of Mary of tho Sacred Heart Church was held Sum- day morning at the Hotel Elton. Guest speakers were Reverend Linehan, S. J. of Pomfret and Doc. tor sabina Hart Connolly of New Haven.
 Those in attendance were: Marie Cummerford, Marguerite Gunner ford, Mary Hartye, Catherine Har- mon, Rose Harmon, Lucy duerrara, Mary Barry, Ruth Green, Ellen Robinson, Kay Carroll. Cecilia Car- roll, Frances Dougherty, Mary Cor Burke, Margaret Doyle, Anna Me- Namara, Mary Doyle Eileen Par malee, Margaret Doyle, Peggy Dwyer, Florence Ray. Marie dles- burg. Edith Pllla, Louise synnott, Doris Cooke. Mary Carty, Anna Carty, Julia Bannon, Christine Cos. tello, Rita Cannon Eleanor Ellis, Marie Nolan, Helen Burns, Maureen Carroll Margaret Kelly. Rosemary Mellon, Eleanor Coleman, Patricia Blum, Mary Casey, Peg Carolan. Betty Emerson, Josephine Shea. Esther Pazzaglini, Eileen Green, Eleanor Robinson, Irene Delaney, Mary Sweeney, Gloria Tartaglia, Kay Howard. Cathleen Synnott. Mary Masi, Beatrice synnott, Ther- esq Ferrone, Rosemary Mclaughlin, Ethel Johnson, Columbit Ferrone, Lucy sheehan. Margaret shoehan, Joan Nault. Mary Boyles oeorgl- anna Wolf. Mildred Roche Lczotte. Mary Doyle. Margaret Emerson, Loretta Dillon, Alice Prior, Rev, John Callahan, Rev. Linehan, S. J. and Doctor Sabina Hart Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Waterbury Garden Club Arrdnges Annual ShouU

The sixth annual Spring Flower Show of the Waterbury Garden Clut has been planned for Friday, June IA, and will be conducted from 3 tc 9 o'clock at the Bunker Hill Con- gregational Church. The affair k the largest of Its kind to be held ir this immediate vicinity and always attracts large attendance of local residents as well as guests from surrounding towns.
 The various classes, their arrange ments and chairmen include:
 Artistic Arrangements
 Class A-i-in charge of Mrs. Merle Wet7el. un lighted niches l8 in. X lt in. 24 in) Flower composition copying Flower Picture, framed or unframed, Picture not to exceed 9 In. X l2 in, to be hung as back ground. Limited to 10 entries.
 Class A-2 Miss Charlotte Mer- chant, Gn lighted inches l8 in. X l8 in, X 24 inJ Flower arrangement In Black and White. (White pre- ferrCd but tone of white allowed) Green of stem or foliage allowed Limited to entries. Fabrics and accessories allowed In above classes
 Class B-l --- Mrs. Edward K. Sam son, ST, Floor arrangements of peonlcs, No limit to entries.
 Class B-2-Mrs. Edward K. Sam son, ST, Gn black screens, 28 in, high X 90 in, wide). Arrangement of 3 peonics With other flowers Limited to entries.
 Glass c Mrs. Florence Merri- man, CIn black screens, 28 in. high X 20 in, wide) Arrangement of roses, No limit to entries.
 Class D -- Clarence Bartlett. (ln black screens 28 in. high 20 in, wide) For men members Gar den flowers in favorite container Limited to 8 entries.
 Glass F - Mrs, F. B. Lopez. Arr rangement of cut plant material, suitable for porch table. No limit to entries,
 Glass r -- Mrs, Charles Welton, Flag Day arrangement In suitable eontainer, for luncheon table for two, Cover may be one of the col- ors, China and glass allowed, No silver, Bridge tables furnished, No limit to entries,
 Glass G.i Mrs. r, II. Tomp-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22

kins, Arrangement of pansies witlr own foliage. 1Hlg
 Glass G-2 - Arrangement of vio' las with own foliage. No limit tC entries.
 Class H-Millinery Glass = Mrs Prank Hess. Any style hat to bt furnished and trimmed by exhibitor with fresh flowers. Other trimming allowed.
 Glass i-i--Mrs. Bessie Crane. GIT screens 9 in. X 8 in) Miniature Container not to exceed in. in any direction. Limited to l2 entries.
 Glass i-2-Mlss Gertrude Yates Small arrangement suitable for Coffee Table. Container not to ex- ceed l-2 inches in any direction No limit to entries.
 Glass J-i--Mrs. Warren P. Doo- little. Miniature Garden in land scape effect, not to exceed i2 inches in length. No limit Co entries
 Glass J-2 Mrs. Warren P. Doo- little. Arrangement Of Cacti or succulents.
 CultufAI ClASScS
 Specimens must be grown by ex. hibitor, Roses labeled If possible Containers furnished by committee except for classes K-5. L-6 and R-l
 Glass K-l--Roses-Hybrid Per- pctual-l stem.-Mrs. R. H. Pidge l-Red. 2-Pink. 3-Whltc.
 Glass K-2-Roses--H Hybrid TeaS--i stem. i-Rcd 2-Pink. 3-White 4-Yellow or Orange. 5--varie- gated.
 Glass K-3 --. Roses-Climbing--i branch, any type, not to exceed 9 l-2 feet.
 Glass -Roses--1rish single--i stem, as grown.
 Class K-5--Roses---Best collection of 6 Hybrid Teas. any color. tGlass container to be furnished by ex. hibitor).
 Class L--Peonles--i bloom. l8 inch stem--Miss F. Louise Coo. Pink. 2-White. 3--Red 4-Varlegated. 6 Best peony in show 6-Best cole lection of s blooms. one variety. tContalner to be furnished by ex- hibitor.
 Glars M Japanese peonies-i bloom, l8 inch stem-.Miss F. Louise Coe. White, 2-Pink. 3--Red. Any other variety of Peony.
 ClassN-oriental Topples, 1 stem Mrs, James D. MacCarthy. i-- White, 2-Pink. 3-Red, A. Orange. 5--Any other color. G. Any other variety Of poppy -- 3 blooms each.
 Class o--Aquilegias--i spray .-- Mrs, IT, B. MacNlsh, l--Long spur. 2-Short spur.
 Glass P--1ris --- stalk, any vari- oty Mrs, H. B. MacNish.
 Glass e --- Delphlniums Speci- mon stalk, any color -- Mrs H. 3. MacNish.
 Glass R-l--Mrs. Arthur R. Bald- win, Best. grown collection Of gar- den flowers, in own container.
 Glass R-2, Any other annual --- 3 stems.
 Glass R.3. Any other perennial or biennial --- 3 stems.
 Class s -- Mrs. stephen T. Crane Educational n.cempetitive. House plants and any other growing plant material, to be labeled if possible. Note. Three entries of any flower by different exhibitors shall consti- tuto a class.
 Plant sale. Tn charge Of Mrs. Olga Bolleau. P hone 4-i708. Please label material for plant sale.
 Commercial exhibitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Future Bride Is
 Rendered ShoWer

Mrs, Lucy Garoiola and Josephine Garofola were hoSteSses at . green back shower given recently in honor of Miss Lena Garofola whose mar riage to Frederick Barbieri of North Haven takes place on June 3,
 Those attending were: Mrs. Marie PasSariello, Mrs, Tomasina Albert Mrs, Angelina Barbieri, Mrs, Primo BorSari, Mrs, Volney Bailey, Mrs Mary DeLeo. Mrs. Helen Denze, Mrs Lucy DlGemaro, Mrs. Salvatore Brana, Mrs, Victoria DeLuca, Mrs, Jennie PerezZella, Mrs, Carmella Nardelli, Mrs, Anna Perrotti, Mrs, Connare Salvatriee Meali, Mrs, Eugenia Pettinieio, Mrs, Carmella Lupore, Mrs, Eva Asselen, Mrs, Wal ter Pogodj jienSki, Mrs. Mary Sequin- gia, Mrs. Bridget 0u2zardi, Mrs, nellie Denti, Mrs, Etresa duS2ardi, Mrs, Josephine Sparao, Mrs. An thony Calo. Mrs, Rose Dd, Rincipal, Mrs, Josephine Maneusi, Mrs. San ta Burgio, Mrs. Frances CNrpentior, Mrs. Alba Lorgione, Mrs, Orlando, Mrs, Antionette Sealore, Mrs, Mary Brosco, Mrs. Rochela Rannade.
 Mrs, Sal Cicco, Mrs, Anna DAn- gelo, Mrs, Jerry Sparao, Mrs, Jose phine Dente, Mrs. SeatN, Mrs. Mary Salorno, Mrs. Anna Micale, Mrs, Carmello CalVo, Mrs, Theresa Tata, Mrs, ConcettN Carpenter, Mrs, Kate Tlammia, Mrs. Margaret Carpenter, Mrs, Angeline Maglieri,, Mrs. Jose phine Lantieri, Mrs, Mary DeStiso, Mrs. Theresa DeI.eo, Mrs, Lucy BonaeaSsio, Mrs, Philomeno Pan none, Mrs. Tina Contaldi, Mrs, Rose Taraglia, Mrs, Florence Brania, Mrs Nancy LombNrdo, Mrs, Concetta L.ombardo. Mrs, Mary Falco, Mrs. Martha Biani, Mrs, GraHiN Distep- han, Mrs, V, Pondolfo, Mrs. Santa Champagne, Mrs, Lena Quadrotti, Mrs, Coneetta Commentators.
 Mrs, Josephine Llccnrdelli, Mrs, Louise peloSi, Mrs, Adellno Davino, Mrs, Jennie Marino, Mrs, John Di- Leo, Mrs. Mary diattino, Mrs, w. Salemi, Mrs, Lucy Agnelen, Mrs. Louise Giro, Mrs, GiaHiN Migposa, Mrs, Connie Curoo, Mrs, Lena Pres to, Mrs. Josephine Presti, Mrs, An" toinett Brama, Mrs, Santa Antolina, Mrs, Mun2ia AnSolma, Mrs. Santa Bosco, Mrs, Katie Kutman, Mrs, Angelina dervase, Mrs, Mary Sprano Mrs. Pauline Commentators,
 Mrs. Josephine diratlni, Mrs bardi, Mrs. Domenica GuzZardi, Louis Riszuti Mrs, Joseph Lom- Mrs. Salvatore Lombarde, Mrs John Mrs, Maria DiDlasio, Mrs, Corti, Progit, Mrs. Thresa Maringola, Mrs Frank Divino, Mrs. Josephine Mole, Mrs. Guiseppi Lombardo, Mrs, Paul. Inc Lombardo, Mrs, Grace Calvo, Longo, Mrs. J. Passucci, Fec Mrs, Vivian Leone, Mrs. Lawrence Longo. Mrs. J, Passuccl, Mrs, An- gelina Calvo, Mrs, Florence Fam igllett, Mrs, John Rolando, Mrs, Grace Cieiuo, Mrs. Mary Gregnoli, Mrs. Antionett Lupone, Mrs, Gae- tano Lomhardi, Mrs. Stephani Boci, Mrs, Lucy Mollico, Mrs. Luciano Santoro, Mrs. Dominic Mancuse, Mrs. Lucy Iannirnberti.
 Mrs. Rose Tufflo, Mrs, Comic Cascia Parise, Mrs, Jennie Vassola, Mrs. Virginia Lombardi, Mrs. Jo- seph Prestipino, Mrs. Prank Sasso, Mrs, Josephine Dente, Mrs. ProSporo Dente, Mrs. Frank Christlano, Mrs, John zampino, Mrs, Frank Tuttlo' Mrs. Rita Marroble, Mrs. Pauline Pilla, Mrs. Erminia Stance, Mrs, Lucy Semenara, Mrs. Lena Pris- triffe, Mrs. James Lombardo, Mrs, Nellie Scorpino, Mrs. Mabel Fcne-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Coming Events

May 22-Judgc Jacob Asher, Waterbury Hebrew Institute,
 May 23--Mount Manresa retreat. ant dinner, The Elton.
 May 23-Santa Maria Circle show, Womens club,
 May 24-Regina Leonard's public recital, Women'S club
 May 26-Rosary Confraternity and Third Order dinner, The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
CROSBY HIS. STUDENT GIVEN SCHOLARSHIP

An $500 scholarship to Rens- selaer Polytechnic institute at Troy, N. r., has been awarded to John E. Burger, : Crosby high school senior.
 Mir. Burger, son of Mir. and Mrs. John K. Burger. of 10 Sprague street. plans to study chemical en- gineering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22

Womens club,
 May 2a-Regina Leonard's public recital, Women'S club,
 May 26-Rosary Confidently and Third Order dinner, The Elton.
 
 Mss Barbara Chamberlain daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Ross P. Cham herlain of Frost road, was recently elected 10 be marshal of the junioi class. Jackson college for tho com ing year, Miss Chamberlain hai hold this office since her freshman year, She is a member of botl' tho Cleo club and the choir: and belongs to tho Chl Omega Sorority ono of tho four national sororltlcS at Jackson college, During tho past year she was also named 10 the deans list for scholastic achieve mcnt,
 The Children of Mary Sodality of st. StaniSlaus KoStEi Church will glvo q card party at tho parish hall Thursday, May 23rd, at q o'clock
 A prize will be given at each table and refreshments served,
 The committee consists of Hem rietta Mikoski, Wanda Majcwska, Bertha Mrozinska and Genevieve Mlcrzwinska.
 Inc, Mrs Chicchlna DiVito, Mrs. Lena DeLeo, Mrs. Josephine Amen- to, Mrs, Concctta Lombarde Or slno, Mrs, Carmine Famiglettc, Mrs, Albert Barberi, Mrs, Maria Crannetta, Mrs. Jennie Parlsi, Mrs, Lucy Ganfalo, Mrs. Josephine Pa risi Mrs. Concetta Basco, Mrs. Aide Barbieri, Mrs, Nino Barbiori, Mrs, Alvera Ballachino, Mrs, Angle Agnellc.
 Misses Mary Calvo, Nancy Lan- teri, Mary Delie, Irma Hoffman, Louise Carpentere, Mary Latni, Mary Burgio, Annett Pace, Vivian Mosschelle, Mollie Col angelo, Thresa Commentatore, Christian Di Vito, Rose Del Principal, Annette DiMarie, Sally Di Marie, Mollica Gibbs, Lena Calvo, Margert ESpo- Sltc, Josephine Christolina, Rose Latino, Rose Bartolina, Josephine Garafalo, Carmella Casia, Mary Ortone. Vivian Ortone, Lena Pres to.
 Haitl's trade in logwoods for mak- Ing logwood dyers is hit severely by IL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22

Haiti's trade in logwoods for mak Ing logwood dyers is hit severely by coal-tar colorS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22
Personal
Holy yCross Undergraduates Elect Officers; Plan Dance

flcers for the scholastic year iea0. l04l; John J, Solon, 4i, president; Anthony P, Culotta, 'A2, vice-presi- dent; Francis McorRth, %S, secre- tary.
 Plans were also discussed for Q summer dance. John M, Connole and J, Gregory oilmartin are COG chairmen of the committee in charge of the events. Further ar- arrangements will be announced at Q later date,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-22

At Q meeting held yesterday aft- ernoon at Holy Cross college, the Holy Gross Undergraduate Club of Waterbury elected the following of-
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
SCHOOL
GIRL HOLDS
ART SHOW

No exhibit in a long time has
created as much interest as the
pictures by Frances E. Hunt which
are on display at Hall Branch Lii
brary. Miss Hunt, who is sew
enteen years old, is a student at
Morgan Park high school and at
tends the Art Institute on Satur-
days.
DR.. Alain Locke, who visited
Hall Branch recently and saw the
exhibit, expressed much enthusi-
asm for the work Of this young
artist. Many Of the pictures be-
ing shown have received honor
able mention in the class at the
Art Institute.
The work in water color, cray
on and charcoal show a wealth OF
talent in the fresh, clean color ano
the vivid action. Much can be ex-
pected Of this young woman as her
work natures and developes.
The pictures will be on display
for another week in the Library
at 1901 So Michigan avenue, anc
then several Of them will 60 tc
the University Of Illinois for ar
exhibit there.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
REP. MITCHELL'S jim CROW
SUIT TO is. SUPREME Court

The discrimination suit of Con-
gresham Arthur w. Mitchell is
headed for the United States Su-
pre.ae Court for final decision.
Richard E. Westbrooks, attorney
for the Congressman, appeared
before Circuit Judge William NJ.
Sparks Friday August % and was
granted leave to appeal to the
United States Supreme Court
from the decision Of the special
three-judge court which upheld
the final orders of the Interstate
Commerce Commission. The
Commission, by six to five de-
cision held that the conduct OF
the train conductor in compelling
the Congressman to ride IN a
"Jim-CrOW" car on his journey
from Memphis, Tennessee to Hot
Springs. Arkansas was unjust dis
elimination although the Con-
gresham held a first-class ticket
and was entitled to receive first
class accommodations on the in
ter-state journey from Chicago to
Arkansas.
Violated 14th Amendment
The attorney filed 43 assign
ments of error claiming that the
discriminatory action Of the train
conductor on the Rock Island
road, violated the 18th Amend
ment of the United States COnsti-
tuition, the Enforcement and Civil
Rights Act passed by Congress- to
enforce the provisions Of the 18th
Amendment, several provisions Of
the Interstate Commerce act, con-
trary to the basic principles upon
which this government was
founded and was tantamount to
the judicial approval of unjust dis
elimination against a native-born
American citizen solely on accoun
of his race and color. He further
contended that such conduct was
not only unjust but un-American
Special court was presided over
by the following judges: William
M. Sparks of the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals anc
! Charles E. Woodward and Mi
Continued on page 8, col. z
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
Reserves Decision
In University of
Tennessee 6 a S e

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 29-
Chancellor A. E. Mitchell said he
would reserve decision following
a hearing here August Is in the
case Of six Negro students who
are bringing an action against the
University of Tennessee to compel
the school to admit them to It's
graduate divisions including the
law school.
The court set August 30 as the
deadline for the university to file
brief in support Of its demur-
1er to the complaint. The Nat
ional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People, whose at
torneys are representing the six
students, was given until Septem-
Der 10 to answer the brief, fol-
lowing which the case will be SET
for hearing Immediately.
N. A. A. G. P. attorneys repre-
senting the students are: z. Alex
arder LOBBY Of Nashville; Car
COwan of Knoxville, and Leon A
v Ransom, chief counsel, of Wash
ington, d. G.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
Charlernae Rollins
to Address Forum
Listeners Tuesday

Mrs. Charlemae Rollins, chill
dren's librarian at the George
Cleveland Hall library, will be the
next speaker on the Radio Forum
next Tuesday, marking the 9th
consecutive week this popular pro-
gram has been aired over Station
WHIP from its Chicago studios
in Kimball Hall.
Mrs. Rollins will speak on "Ne-
gro Boys and Girls in Books" Her
intense interest in this subject,
evidenced by her work at the Ii
5rary, makes her an able speak
er on this subject.
Last Tuesdays speaker was
Mrs. Dixie Brooks, outstanding
civic leader, who is connected
with the social service department
of the Municipal Court. She
spoke on ''The Negro Woman
Steps Forward" The entire text
Of her speech may be found on
page 16 of this issue.
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
Ne c R OES TO
FIGHT TEXAS
Election LAWS

HOUSTON, Tex, Aug. 29-For
the fourth time since 1927, the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement Of Colored People will
file suit in the federal court here
within few days challenging the
constitutionality of Texas's white
primary law which excludes Ne
groes from voting in the Demo-
cratic primary in this state.
''This will be our answer to the
Bilbos, Cotton Ed Smiths, and
Tom Connallys,' said Thurgood
Marshall, special counsel for the
N. A. A. c. P. with this fight,
we will renew our efforts to Sc
cure the right Of Negroes to vote
in the primaries in southern stat
es and pave the way for remov-
ing from office these men who
would deny us the elementary
rights of citizens"
Final details in preparation of
the case were completed August
"a, when Negro citizen made APP
plication for the right to vote in
the Democratic run-off primary
here on that date. Already
George Allen, a Negro auditor
Gor%;orroL -, 49, @ 1o
Sunday Chicago bee. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1925-19??, 1940-09-01
REFUSED TO
REPORT TICKET
MONEY; beaten
Happens at Beauty
Contest

Conflicting stories concerning
Miss Sadie Overton, well known
socialite and ticket chairman for
the Miss Bronze America Dance,
held at the Coliseum Monday
night III connection with the Ex-
position, are being, bruited about
Chicago's South Side.
According to Miss OvertOn she
was set upon and brutally beaten
by Sergeant Deas while A. w.
Williams, Truman P. Gibson.
Jerry Black, several policemen
and several boys looked on. Miss
Overton claims to be in bed suf-
fering from a Wrenched back,
black eve and several bruises.
Pushed Over Chairs
Miss Overton told the reporter
that Sergeant Deas attempted to
detain her for no apparent reason
in the police headquarters at the
Coliseum. When she tried to
leave the room, he pushed her
over some chairs causing her to
fall, and then "walked all over
her"
ReselIing Tickets
The misunderstanding had A.
risen from the fact that several
boys were on the street selling
tickets and the claim was that
they were re-selling tickets from
the box office. 1t was alleged
that Miss Overton refused 70
make a report.
Denies Beating
Sergt. Deas, who is in charge
of the police department at the
Negro exposition denied that he
beat up Miss Overton and stated
that he arrested her and had her
booked at the Eleventh street sta
ton on a disorderly conduct
charge.