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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-20
Nina Mae Mckinney
r e f u s e d Services;
Beaten BY Soda Clerk

LAKE CITY. Fla. CAMP Re-.
cause she protested denial OF 4 cup
OF coffee at the soda fountain Of
a public waiting room here Nna
Mae Mckinney last Saturday wu
hrutally assaulted and injured hyl
the white clerk in charge. Miss
Mckinney. erroute TO New Orleans
from Jacksonville in company Win
Dick Boone. her white MANAGER and
members OF he. company, had stop
ped here for repairs to her bus Sns
was given hospital treatment .or
her injuries when she reached New
Orleans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-20

Soviet Union She has sung In Afri-
"A and South America, ard she has
found such warm reception IN her
Dwr country that her reci,als in the
lnited states during This last yoar
numbered seyenty-fve IN more thar
sixty cities Wa now take IL for
granted that when she sings he
hnl.e VIII DO sold ont n This sue
cess Wore local or tempOraiy Nc
wlgh explain II in dozen pays.
hsi 70 continuance through the
World over period % five years
means only one thing. t1at Marian
Anderson is singer OF the FIRST
rank 'hai her art has something To
say 70 people everywhere and that
her art ls growing.
"a piano stood ia the corner OF
he hotel room, and the sight Of the
instrument and the music reminded
me of her Carnegie Hall program.
which had somewhat surprised the
critics by branching into fields 10
which they weren't accustomed.
What did you give u.s. asked
so few ~ The great lieder-nothing
~ Schubert, Schumann. Brahms or
Wolf; no Bach and no Hardcl7 ~
course your Spanish and French
songs we're lovely. and We liked The
aria from Tehaikovsky. person
ally enioyed the lIofailo Parker
songs the songs by Samuel Barber
and the other Americans. and Of
course there were the spirltuals But
YOU must have reason for so I'M
conventional an Offering"
She smiled quickly. II have. 7
must learn new songs and try them
out Since there IS 30 much great
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-20
Kampus Notes
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BY GLOSTER b. CURRENT
W. Virginia State College

INSTITUTE, W.Na--Some smart
wag once said that procrastination
was the thief Of time. However a
currently popular radio skit weekly
refutes that statement by saying
that TIME MARCHES on" Time
is galloping on toward some infinite
destiny. To the students who in the
early months OF the semester pro-
crastination was a virtue. today II
Is A curse. Now we are busily en-
gagged in rushed preparation for
final examinations. Al this time
during the semester the student
loses all Identification with the OBJ
iectives OF the course and concen-
trates on minute essentials which
he believes will enable him 10 re-
ceive passing grade.
The habit OF examining brings
the argument 10 mind that mary
educators contend that the ordinary
college liberal arts course could
be taught in one-fourth less time.
Most smart students can learn the
necessary requisites OF course in
two weeks. Consequently the evil
habit OF putting everything OF UNI
III the last minute.
BASKETBALL
West virginia's great basketball
team lost it's frst collegiate game
10 the North Carolina State team
by a score OF 3e-2S in the cracker
box gym. Joe Boles. star guard was
taken out OF the game on personal
fouls early in the second period
thus weakening States passing
game.
However wilberforce fell before
the onslaughts OF revengeful team
by a score OF 34-2i on Jan. IL.
FACULTY MEMBER DIES
Or. Jones, biology professor died
this past week in Pittsburgh. He
has been III for several months and
recently had to he taken home for
treatment for heart aIlment.
PRESIDENT DAVIS SEES
COMMITTEE
The committee OF twenty Ave stu
dents who petltioned President Da-
Wis for an interview were received
by him on Wednesday. Jan. 10. The
question for discussion was addi-
'ional smoking privileges without
the penalties which the admInistra-
ton purposes TO inhict for violation
OF the present ordinance.
The president briefly outlined
the growth OF the present problem
pointing out that once the students
we're not allowed TO smoke at all
The present ordinance" said
President Davis, frankly Is a con-
cession TO the girls who until this
year have had no place to smoke
In the dormitory."
The students were aroused Last
Sunday wher II was pointed out
that the new ordinance which pro-
vides for smoking in certain pre-
scribed places carries with Il /,
penalty OF expulsion for thirty
DAYS II disobeyed.
The president, IN outlining his
reasons for an adanlant stand upon
The question told the students that
there are more acute problems than
smoking to which they can turn
their attention. One OF these Is the
health problem. II il wonder that
students stay as healthy as they
do with such inadequate health IA
cllities However. since time IA
Marching On. we can look forward
70 better health conditions soon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-20

music In the world. why should
concerts always repeat a little OF
TO"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
CLUB PLANNING
 FASHION SHOW
Reports on Coming Events to Feature East End
 Community Club Meet

Important items of business will be discussed at a meeting of the East End Community club tomor- row night at the Hamilton Park pavilion. The meeting will begin at 8 o'clock.
 A comedy, Susie Steps Out" will be presented by the clubs dramatic group April g. A fashion show will be staged tke same evening. Benja- min Mover is chairman of the ar engagements committee, and Clar- ence Waite is director of the troupe.
 James J. Green, chairman of the committee in charge of the out door Mardi-Gras to be conducted May 9 to May 25 inclusive, will announce plans for the handling of this event. MT. Green is assisted by Benjamin Mover, Harry Cor den, Mrs. Helen Leary, Ray Burke, Joseph Brophy, Paul Kunkel, Larry Kenny, George Reed, William Fo- ley, Eugene Sullivan, Harry Cash in, James Kelley, Mrs. Edmund White, John Hartley and Charles Nelson as Sub-chairmen and over 70 members of the club.
 Reports also will be made by George Reed on the Bowling leagues annual banquet, Charles Berube on the fife, pugle & drum corps, Raymond Burke on mem bership, William Cavan.ugh on the Anderson school gymnasium, and William Foley on the Memorial day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
City Represented At
 Teachers Meetings
Mary R. Beard, Noted Historian, Discusses WOmans Role in Civilization -1OO=Piece Orchestra Features

tended by more than 100 supervisors and guests.
 1OO-Piece Orchestra
 The feature of the affair was the performance of a 100-piece student orchestra from Naugatuck and Wa terbury, with 8 few members from Hamden, directed by Dr. Irving Shayette, of Indiana, Pa., who di- rects music at Pennsylvania Teach CTS college.
 Several exhibits Of music and in- struments were given in the lobby.
 Several Waterbury kindegartners attended the meeting of their asso- ciation at Bridgeport in the Hotel Stratfield. Mary E. Kennedy, of this city, was replaced by Mrs. Dinah N. Keith, of Hartford, as president. Wooster Warren, Bridgeport super intendent of schools, was the prin- cipal speaker. Miss Kennedy report ed on the N. E. A. convention in At lanta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

Waterbury teachers were repre- scented at three conventions Satur- day-two here and one at Bridge port. Held in this city were meet ings of the New Haven County So- cial Studies Teachers association and the Connecticut Music Educa- tors association. The 17th annual meeting of the Connecticut associa- ton of Childhood Education was held at Bridgeport.
 Mary, R. Beard, distinguished American historian, told the social studies teachers that the idea of women being a Subject race" was invented by three 18th century writ CTS and was swallowed whole by men and women alike. She said this idea was fallacy, that women have always played important parts in the development of civilization.
 Woman's Roles
 Speaking before a large gathering at the Elton, Mrs. Beard, wife of Prof. Charles A. Beard, said the pres ent role woman plays in business and the professions is her normal role, while the lady-at-home part she enjoyed in the Victorian era was abnormal.
 Henry w. Littlefield, of Hamden, was reflected president of the asso- ciation, which voted to change its name to the Connecticut Social Studies Teachers association. Sam uel Meyers, of the Leavenworth high school faculty, was named vice-pres- ident. MT. and Mrs. Meyers were hosts to Mrs: Beard and the officers of the group at reception at their home, Al Prospect street after the meeting.
 The Connecticut Music Educators association meeting at Wilby high school Saturday morning was at-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
BISHOP CONFIRMS
 GIRL IN HOSPITAL

Rt. Rev. Frederick G. Budlong, bishop of Connecticut. paId a visit to St. Mary's hospital yesterday morning and administered the sac rament of Confirmation to Virginia Kernochan, a patient who was un- able to attend the confirmation ex- ercises of her class at All Souls church.
 Several members of the Trinity Episcopal church were confirmed simultaneously with the All Saints members by Bishop Budlong. Rev. Thomas L. Sinclair, All Souls rector, and Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, Trinity rector, presented their re- spective classes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
CHURCH CHIMES ARE DEDICATED
Beautiful Service Held Yesterday By Bunker
 Hill PariShiOnerS

A very beautiful dedication serv- ices was held yesterday at the close of the morning service at the Bunker Hill Congregational church when the Wellington Chimes were dedicated.
 Responsive reading and the sing ing of a hymn by the choir, "HarklI The vesper Hymn Is Steal ing" by Bortniansky, and the play ing of the chimes both inside the church and from the top of the tower outside, where four sets of amplifiers were installed at the four points of the compass, featured the program.
 These chimes are the gift of the French family in memory of Wellington French, son and bro ther, 1892-1899.
 With reverent spirit and grateful hearts the people expressed through the words of this service their ap- preciation for this wonderful gift which can be enjoyed by the entire community as well as those who attend the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
TURNER'S OBSERVE
 BOTH ANNIVERSARY

The 30th anniversary of the dedication of Turn Hal! on North Main street was observed with feast by the Turnverein Vorwarts at the hall Saturday night.
 A hot supper, dancing and music by a Bavarian orchestra were on the program.
 Members of the arrangements committee were Fred Eisenbelser, Fred Weidorn, Robert Hoebel, Ber- hard Johnson and Philip Galante. Refreshments and decorations were in charge at Warren Tapken, Mor- ton Tapken, George Hoebel, Ber- nard Johnson, Phil Galante, Edward Gagain, Albert Mitchell, Victor Lineweber, Charles Hoebel, William Schaefer and William Lutz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
DR.E:M. EDWARDS DISCOVERY FOR
 CONST PATTON
Benefits Nation of Sufferers!

Benefits Nation of Sufferers!
 COLUMBUS, OHIO: For over 20 years Dr. F. M. Edwards (widely known physician) successfully treated scores of patients for constipation and the head aches, lack of energy and mental dull ness which often result.
 This wise Doctor knew liver bile must flow freely every day into your intestines or fatty foods can't be properly digested and you may become constipated. So he kept this in mind when he perfected his famous Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets.
 Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable, are wonderful, yet they assure gentle, thorough bowel movements and ALSO help stimulate bile flow. Test their goodness TONIGHT! 15e, 30f, 60e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
Bunker Hill Players
 To Hold "Try-Outs'

Tryouts for the three-act play "Alice Sits By The Fire" which will be presented by the Bunker Hill Players on May 10th will be held tonight and tomorrow night at eight o'clock at the Bunker Hill church. All those interested in the coming presentation are urged to be on hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
BANQUET CLOSES
 BOWLING SEASON

The annual banquet of the mems bowling league of the Washington Park Community Club was held Sat- urday night at Moynihan's Restau- rant, Lake Hitchcock. Allen Pelch, league president, was the toastmas- ter.
 The league championship awards went for the second year in success sion to the team explained by Jo- Seph Kendrick.
 Arrangements for the banquet were made by a committee consist ing of Jerome Kerwin, Burt Cap- aldo Joseph Kendrick, Peter Ker- nan, and Abner Richardson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
LATEST RESULTS IN
 CHESS TOURNAMENT

Matches in the Y. M. c. A. chess tournament were held yesterday Lawrence L. Lewis defeated William Kenney, John Perazella had a draw with George Cashman and defeated N. A. Cornell.
 In the B division, Raymond Walch defeated Roy Walch, and Edward Steinagel defeated George Harel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

Watervil1e, April 8 -Tne Young Peoples Fellowship Society of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will hold a card party Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, in the parish hall, open to the public. John Cookson, president, is general chairman.
 Wednesday evening, April 17th, 6:3O D. m. Rev. Robert Beecher, rec tor of St. Pauls, is inviting the women of the parish to meet for the purpose of organizing woman's auxiliary. A pot luck supper will be served at 6:30 o'clock, followed by business meeting.
 Mrs. May Smith, president and Mrs. Ethel ByrneS, rehabilitation chairlady, of the Casper s. Davis American Legion AxvEz>Sry, attend ed a rehabilitation conference Sat- urday at Newington.
 There were "A auxiliary members and 73 post members of various units throughout the state in atten- dance. The main speaker was Carl c. Brown, assistant national direc- tor or rehabilitation, whose position requires the handling of claims in Washington. Adjt. James T. Daly, chief officer of the Veterans facili- ties with the insurance claims de- partment, also gave an address and Raymond T. Gates, in charge of the Old Soldiers Home described the ne whome now being built at Rocky Hill.
 While at Newington, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Byrnes visited with James McMahon, who has been a patient there several months.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Casper Davis Auxiliary will take place Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. at Fraternity Hall, with Mrs. May Smith presiding. All members are urged to attend when plans will be discussed for the Annual Silk Sock social.
 A question and answer program will be held tonight, o'clock, at St. Michael's parish hall, for the mem- bers of the parish with Rev. Patrick O'Connell in charge. Several such gatherings have taken place the past weeks and have been greatly en- joyed. They have been presented under thesponsorship of the Holy Name Society, the Ladies Aid So- ciety and the c. Y. o.
 The Ladies Aid society of Grace Methodist Church will serve a Eel lowship supper tonight p. m. for the members of the church, after which Rev. Dr. Lloyd F. Morley, district superintendent, will preside at the fourth quarterly conference.
 P. T. A. Meets Tomorrow
 The regular monthly business
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

In the steel industry, a "quench- ing house" is where hot cock is cooled by 8 water spray immedi- ately after 1t leaves the coke ovens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

A number of members of Goodwill Lodge visited the Pythian Lodge of Plainville Friday night, when Grand Chancellor Rev. George R. Brooks of Rockville paid an official visit. Visitors were here from 8 large number of lodges.
 Burton Funeral Tomorrow
 Thomas Burton, 71, of 281 Boyden street, died at his home early yes- terday morning following brief ill., ness. MT. Burton was well known in Waterville where he had conducted monumental business for years. He was a member of Grace Metho- dist Church, Everyman's Bible Class and Continental Lodge of Masons.
 He is survived by his wife, Lilla Ruth (Clark) Burton, three sons, Wilbu T G. Burton, of Waterville, Watson c. Burton of Guilford and Francis c. Burton of Terryville; one daughter, Jane Burton, of Wat erville; one brother, Frank c. Bur- ton of Waterbury and one sister, Mrs. Clara B. Cooley of East Longmea- dow, Mass.
 Funeral services will be held at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Tuesday afternoon at 200 o'clock, with Rev. Dr. Charles s. Robertson of the Grace Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Granby Center cemetery, Granby.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

ceremony. Pres. Larry Kenny will appoint a chairman for the annual all-day Fourth of July celebration.
 There are 1900 different varie- ties of apples known to experts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL GARRIGUS

The pony express was slow. Air mail is only moderately speedy. The very tops in service is the driver on our star route truck. He picked up a letter in Southbury postmarked 5 p. m. and made the delivery here at 4:30 p. m. on the same day. Jim Farley should forge 8 new medal for the gen. tleman who whisks the mail bags between old Southbury and up- and-coming South Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

We knew that somebody would eventually discover Yankees. The latest convert to our theory that Yankees are not obsolete, extinct, or plain defunct, is somebody named Walter Winchell. MT. Win chell makes one very grave error, however. He writes of natives of New York as Yankees. (That time the keyhOle got twisted.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

Myrtle Temple, Pythian Sisters vii hold regular meeting Wednes- day evening at 8 o'clock, at Speed well hall, Waterbury. Most Excellent Chief Mrs. A. K. Warren of Water vile will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08
St. Paul's Auxiliary
 Reformed Shortly
Rector Invites Women ParishiOners to Organization Meeting April I7-MethOdsts Hold Supper Tonight
WATERVILLE Mrs w. aenon COrrespOndent-2s Drggs st-TeL s-s4e4

meeting of the Parent Teacher As sociation will be held tomorrow af- ternoon at 2:3 o'clock, in the Spra- que school gymnasium, with Mrs. John Byrnes, presiding. A general invitation is extended to everyone to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

Goodwill Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias will hold regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in Fraternity hall. Chancellor Commander Joseph Caron will preside. The lodge will take an active part in the Quiz con- tst of Gasceon Lodge of ThomaSton Thursday evening. Chancellor Con- mander Caron will assist in the con- test, which will be under the direc- tion of Elmer F. Davenport, super intendent of schools of Thomaston. This affair will be open to Pythian Sisters of Waterbury, Watertown and Thomaston as well as Water vile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

One of Nate Beardsley's bull calves got into fight and twisted horn. Nate applied the proper remedy, took the scrapper out of the corral with the cattle that excited the calf, and thinks he now has good chance for recovery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-08

The bus boys who park at the new bridge while their passengers arc at work on the new training school have taken up horseshoe pitching. Too bad that Tip Hall isn't here to make better horse shoes for them.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-09-12
Peace English Lutheran Church

H. Sporleder, pastor.
Divine worship, 1890 a. M; Sun
day school and Bible class 10 a. m,
subject: ga Feast and its three Les
sons"
All are welcome.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-09-12
East of Bruno

Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper Hill enter
tanned the past week Mr. and Mrs
Viril Burke and daughter Zelda OF
California, and Mrs. Burke's father
of Owatonna.
Mrs. j. Hill enjoyed visit from
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Fay Pick and son Wendell
and his wife and sons George and
Ray of Brownsville. They left for
their home Friday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Rupp drove to
Lawler Friday afternoon to visit Mr.
and Mrs. Paul Ridgley and family
returning Saturday evening. Mrs
Ridgley is their daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Melancon and Mr..
and Mrs. c. Torell celebrated their
wedding anniversaries Sunday. Mr.
and Mrs. j. Klein, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Torell, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Rupp
were their dinner guests. The din
ner was given by both couples at
the c. Torell home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-09-12
South of Bruno

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Hammer and
family visited at the Evan Hammer
home Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett York and
family were visitors at the Fred Saa-
stad home Sunday.
Mrs. Evan Hammer and son Car
roll and Mrs. Chester Fresindahl and
daughter COLLEEN called at the Claude
Hammer home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Elwell and
Alton and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarey Jen-
sen and children were guests at the
Fred Saastad home Sunday evening.
Art Kraetzner went to Duluth Mon
day where he purchased a used truck
Margaret Snelsen of Indianola, Ia,
and c. o. Snelsen of Amboy, visited
Albert Snelsen Sunday, leaving for
their homes the next day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Art Kraetzner and
daughter spent few days in George
vile, where they visited Mrs. Kraetz-
ner's parents.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-09-12
Ogena

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Fren and daugh-
ter, and Mrs. Minnie Benson of Red
Wing, spent the weekend at the
Benson home.
Myrland Ramsdell worked for Lau-
renee Johnson last week. Laurence
is building a warehouse at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Hayman spent
the weekend with her folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andersen.
Mrs. Fred Theiling returned to the
City after spending two weeks here
with her sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Gilbert and Mr..
and Mrs. Rudy Stiebner spent Sun
day at the Benson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Swan spent Sum-
day at the Swan home here.
Mrs. T. Ryan spent Saturday eve
ming and Sunday with friends in
Pine City.
A number of people from here at
tended the Korn and Klover Karnival
in Hinckley last weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elder Bostrom and
family visited in Shafer Sunday.