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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06

Nearly 100000 worth of Ameri-
can medicinal products were con-
sumed in British India in the last
year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
BY BRUCE CATION
NEA Service STAIR Correspondel

NEA Service Stan Correspondent
Washington
already under
navy flying forces.
Looking major Of the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06

Edith Wilson was fair spectator at the Worlds Far
Thursday but was nowhere near the British pavilion
onnmai leave of absence this week and promises to
return Monday with coat of tan that would make
jumping bean jump with envy. Mrs: ,. Mlcnael
,,atient at the waterbury Hospital David Lieber-
man Of Naugatuck is recuperating at home after
recent major operation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
Good old Ben Turpin

Good old Ben Turpn There was a lot written
about the death of Ben Turpn this week good many OF
the moviegoers today had probably forgotten him. But
not those Certainly who brought up on the silent
films that featured Charlie Chaplin Ford Sterling Trxe
Friganza and others of the slapstick comedies
had no forte in the takes Oddly enough Turpns cross
eyed appearance not the result OF any accident put
ewes to play the part of Happy Hooligan" which one
Of the first roles that Tupn essayd on the stage He
was warned that he might permanently affect his eyes,
but Trpin trouper and eventually the croSs-eyeS
were his chief stock in trade and he resisted any and all
efforts to cure him of the afcton We don't doubt but
what the records could be compiled Tupin might have
been slammed with pies in his film career than any
other actor.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06

Bill Butler is catching up on plenty OF sleep inns
week and next , Mrs. Louis Santavenere OF Highland
Avenue is recuperating at her home following major
operation recently at St. Marys Hospital M Sns
nue. are back in the phone book after week in New
York where most of their time was taken up at the
Worlds Fair Fred LaChance, old City Amateur
League PLAYER back in the year 19O0 is now with the
P. r. Mallory Company in Indianapolis, Ind He's in the
metalurgca division of that plant but presently Is IN
town renewing local acquaintance.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
SALEM LUTHERAN
TRANSPORTATION Day

The TRANSPORTATION Of Christ
(Matt. 17:1-8)
Sunday, July =
1000 a. m - English .Soloist-
Mrs. Arthur Parsons. Ushers
Arthur Nelson, Carlton Mel
son.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
sT. PAUL's METHODIST

ST. PAUL'S METHODIST
There will be communion serv-
ice at st. Pauls Methodist church
Sunday morning at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. Samuel johnson, pastor Of the
church, will preach.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06

George Baltrush claims the fish are biting better
than at Lake Zoar where he vacaonng this week.
=. . Mike Halliday and Chick Bannon dropped me one
center from Milford where they enjoyed the holiday
Dolores suntannng plenty this week at Chaker
Beach, Saybrook. . MI. and Mrs Maurice Rousseau
OF Franklin Street held open house yesterday in honor
of their 14h wedding anniversary. They're the proud
parents of three lovely sons, Eddie Larry and Armand
The proud pop better known "Moe", is member Of
the famous MaSerSingerS
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
ZION EVANGELICAL CHURCH
20l Cherry Street.

Rev. E. Einar Kron, Pastor.
Sunday, July z
The day Of the TRANSPORTATION OF
Christ will be celebrated with a
service of Holy Communion at 10:45
a. m. The communion sermon will
be on the subject: ut Is Good For
Us TO Be Here" The Swedish Ian
guage will be used. An offering for
the Upsala College Endowment
Fund will be lifted.
Calendar for Week Of July .
Thursday at $3.50 a. m. - Ladies
meet at Hotel Elton for postponed
bus trip to Elizabeth Park IN Hart
ford.
Friday at s-Luther League VIII
meet at John Ericsson home on Ar
den road at invitation OF George
and Esther Ericsson.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
ST. JoHN,s LUTHERAN

There will be only one service
at st. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
church on Cooke street tomorrow
morning at 1918 O'Clock, and that
In English.
The order OF worship will be a.
follows:
Organ prelude by Miss Emily Wall
Gloria In Excelsis
Epistle esson-Romans !, LILO
Gospel lesson-Matthew 10. 1928
ReeIting Of the Apostles Greed
Hymn
Sermon BY the pastor, Rev. John
n. 9. Mohrmann.
0ifertory
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
Q ANSWERS TO
CRANIUM CRACKERS

Questions ON Comic Page.
I. False. Reykjavik is the capital
of Iceland.
2. True.
8. True.
4. False. The Himalayas are be-
tween India and Tibet.
8. True.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06
Air Schools Already Expanding

This the last OF articles expansion Of the
which the additional
Of the proposed compulsory
military service plan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-06

Feeling that the Democrats got deal in view OF
the fact that Republicans start out their election
campaign with 700 odd Willkie-for President clubs
already functionng the committee arrangements for
the Amalgamaton of Mad American Clubs and ASsoca-
tionS, which is meeting at the Worlds Fair for conven
ton July H. today offered their unqualified assistance
in meeting this unfair competition "It should be under
stood, said K Byth Emmons of the Anna Society," who
is also chairman of the committee on arrangements,
shat doing this out of spirit of fair play and
not because of any Democratic Sympathies. 1t seems
awkward for the Republicans to catch the Democrats
amidshipS and without clubs, when everybody knows,
and the Amagamation of Mad Clubs has always main
tanned, that clubs everything The extent of this
sacrifice is indicated according to Mr. Emmons, by the
fact that Fred Smith, whose International Order OF Fred
Smiths with five thousand members named Fred Smith
and which Society is one OF the mainsprings of the
Amalgamation at the Fair on July IL, also hap
pens to be OF the chief impresaros OF the TOO We
forPresident clubs 1t Is expected that the Amalgama-
ton OF Clubs will pass resolution at the convention
turning over their souls and charters TO Mr. Farley. Then
1t only remains for Mr. Farley TO instruct In the Demo-
cratic doctrine delegates from such groups the Spanked
Wives Club OF Iowa the Liars Club the Biubber Society,"
the Society In Search OF Sembance OF Sanity the Mouse
trap Club. and about rs Others not including the MUIR
dere Club of Sing Sing However IL Is understood that
fhe Murderers Club win lend It's support 10 the Demo.
ratio ticket " pressed.
ftooh al0hL
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Negro Voters Confident

the National election survey
throughout the country than
President Roosevelt for third
chuetts Connecticut New York. New jersey Ohio, Pennsylvania
Negroes
shows Negro precincts voting to for Roosevelt Such
of confidence must be significant and such confidence should
unrewarded
eight President Roosevelt has for Negro
uhfy he has not done deal for the
Negro where expdent his
Negro has shared of the benefits of the
he egrated with American life that
impossible attempt emerge dilemma
without reasonable consideration for the largest minority
would less than fair
the credit him. from the President What
the expdency the Negro Individually and co
considerably President third
bugaboo which chief objection voiced President
opponents held should held
than did for white Americans Under dictatorship such
opponents contemplating Negro
the boot his neck faith
confidence the the reasoning of the opposition not far
fetched.
the President weld the nation
rapidly changing world another During third
President will be shown in his
confidence President Roosevelt the has him
capable of rising above jealous and grievances Negro
denied fair chance America long that he
show his whatever rghtu consideration directed
toward him. For this show of confidence his integrity and honor
ability President will feel worthy he this
Observation-Disclosures Defender
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Listen To This
By Hobart T. Mitchell

by HOBART
Oh yeah! A prominent physician
of Mobile, in 1914, stated that the
brain of the Negro is one-tenth
smaller than a white mans and
that the Negro could not live in
the north because the cold climate
would freeze his brain and make
him insane.
An ex-senator of the United
States, a colored man, Blanche K.
Bruce of Mississippi, was honored
by having created for him the
office of register of the treasury.
White members of st. Georges
Methodist Episcopal in Philadel-
phia (1787) wanted to segregate
the Negro membership to part Of
the church. Absalom Jones and
others, choosing not to be insulted,
organized the Free African So
ciety. In time this society became
affiliated with the Protestant
Episcopal Church. From this devel-
oped St. Thomas Episcopal Church
which opened for service July II,
1894, and Absalom Jones became
the first Negro rector in the
United States.
The Minneapolis Tribune (eve-
ning) of Minneapolis, Mimi, of
Monday, January 81, 1907, states
that Edward H. Morris, Negro
lawyer of Chicago, ILL.,, has a prac-
tice worth $4,000 a year.
In 1854, DR.. De Grasse, a Negro,
was admitted as a member of the
Massachusetts Medical Society.
The first Negro to be granted a
patent was Henry Blair, of Mary
land, who received official protec-
ton for a corn harvester, 1884.
Booker T. Washington reached
Tuskegee in June, 1881. July 4th
was the date set for the opening
Of the school in the little shanty
which had been secured for its ac-
commodation. On the above morn
ing 80 students reported. Olivia A.
Davidson was one Of the teachers
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22

L UkILC11Su
later becoming Mrs. Booker T.
Washington.
1855 average yearly net cash
incomes for the families Of white
sharecroppers ranged from 5000
for Georgia to $643 for North
Carolina. Somewhat lower on the
scale, the families of Negro share
choppers had net cash incomes that
varied from a low of SITS in
Georgia to high Of 1923 in North
Carolina. r.
The late James Weldon Johnson
was the first colored man to pass
the state bar examination Of the
state of Florida. United States
Senator Fletcher made the motion
for him to practice law in the
above state.
The average Negro non-relief
farm operator (family) in Missis-
sippi who spends $3.50 for all foods
eats $40 worth of pork a year and
only So worth of other meats.
A Negro fired the first shot at
Manila Bay, from the Olympia,
flagship of Admiral Dewey, COM
handing the American forces on
the Asiatic station, during the
Spanish-American War. He was
John Jordan, chief gunner's mate,
United States Navy.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Among The Churches

the evening service hour Sunday.
The program will be in charge Of
Mrs. Lorraine Tabor, superintend-
ent of the Sunday School, and the
parents, guardians and friends of
the Sunday School pupils are in
vited to be present at the program,
which will begin at 7:45 p. m.
The Epworth League will meet
at the regular time, $50 p. m.
Mrs. Salie Harrison and others
are sponsoring a popularity con-
test for the Builders Club on De-
cember 6.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22

81 have travelled a great deal
through the southern states within
recent months" the writer says,
"and while I find race relations
somewhat improved, 1 also discern
a vicious practice of the white
newspapers in the section to keep.
alive the news items on the Negro
as a professional crapshooter. We,
of course, have faults along this
line like all other races, but it
seems that the southerners, espe-
cially editors and reporters, want
the idea conveyed and kept afresh
that we invented crapshooting and
have a copyright or patent on it
from ancient times down to the
present. Aren't there any facts in
history to dispute this?"
We have manifold and multi
farious shortcomings. We have no
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Funeral Held for
George Johnson

Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at two o'clock at st. Peters
A. M. E. church for George John
son of 267 Lyndale Ave- N, who
died at General Hospital Monday.
Rev. Carlyle Stewart read the
funeral rites and Mrs. Alyce Stew
art sang a solo during the service.
Mr.. Johnson is survived by two
sisters, of Minneapolis. Burial was
made in Crystal Lake cemetery.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Because They Dared

attendants sckened by the treatment
serving country wrote and signed letter
protesting their plight to the Pittsburgh Courier.
printed letter Now these boys face courmalal
they against the vile treatment accorded
the only branch of the cuntrs forces
color mt allowed to join
for their courage individual
should both the President and the
Navy treatment of the youths
For brothers. and brothers sons
we invite our readers protests Washington
Only will relieve their plight.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
St. Peter Church Needs New Location

made of the geographical location
membership A. M E. church, Of the largest Min
napos Negro congregations found that the center Of the
church Fourth and 18th ST.
located 22nd street Elliot which
approximately residential of the parhoners
has been its location for 40
the Negro population has shifted
that section The pastor OF that church
have under consideration sale of
building church occupied
church the 18Th street and Fifth Ave- So
This the people which St. Peter
located that point large portion of the membership will
be in walking distance of their church
residential district has Protestant
serving group This need should be challenge to
gregations and people of Protestant utilization.
possibility that such church could be used
young something which badly needed
in immediate neghborhood
church will make this progressive and
support the Christian people Of the city
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
CAMPHOR MEMORIAL METH
ODIST CHURCH NOTES

"Did Jesus Christ Uphold Segre-
cation and Discrimination" will
be the subject of special sermon
by the pastor, the Rev. Clarence
T. R Nelson, at the IL a. m. serv-
ice Sunday. Pastor Nelson will
make a public reply to the charge
that Jesus Christ upheld segrega-
ton and discrimination made in a
letter published in a local news
paper this week.
The Sunday School will conduct
a Religious Education program at
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22

truly cultural background; we have
failed to make a true interpreta-
ton of our history; we are sadly
unfamiliar with the fundamentals
of economics; we have not compre-
hended the tremendous power of
the ballot; we have no knowledge
of the pyramiding of assets; we
lack the pioneering spirit; we have
been consumed with aboriginal pas
sions and emotions. In truth we
are a young race. Yet in the face
of these fragrant facts our sins and
shortcomings are magnifed, our
weaknesses are distorted to suit
every whim of our enemies and
we are made the target for ridicule
and derision whenever capital can
be gained. One of the most pop
ular practices is to bear us down
with a "Cross of Craps"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Baptists Have Opportunity

which removed the head of the Baptss of the
them opportunity plan
instead merely choosing The church much
Besides being moral strength it is their train
cooperation The quality of church leader
ship far beyond what has
other
by the thousand without max
ing the possible good waste
opportunity Putting premium popularity
reelection under of the rules and standing vote
making
mankind.
Bapsts having choose leader they wish set
stick Since all Negroes stand profit by far
seeing leadership church through others its example,
hope the president of the incorporated
Bapsts at the time his
Thereafter let them elect the
in advance of his service.
preparation effort 1t will
electoneerng which under conditions choke
unsefh service In leader make
Repeated reelection harm 1t
other who have AMBITION and it the
confidence instead of for oc
worthy of the church.
The Bapts have chance Time will tell
they the calL-K. C. Call.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Was Highly Admired

The death of Dietrich LANCE,
who served for % years as princi-
pal Of Mechanic Arts High School,
removed a figure who was highly
admired by the hundreds of Negro
students who came under his
supervision.
He was known as educator of
broad human sympathies who
never neglected to aid Negro STU
dents as we'll as all others find
themselves.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Too Late!
We're Sorry

News from Welcome Hall, Halle
Q. Brown House and others did not
make our copy deadline for this
issue. We're sorry. We announced
in last weeks paper that deadline
for news material was Tuesday at
6 p. m. Remember?
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
CHALLENGING Statements

objection Negroes that they don't kick
enough make them compound interest for all
shown them and theirs William Blake
historian economist novelist.
Gentlemen Frankny speaking, Pm scared of Roosevelt"
Dwight H. Wilson, in Washington Tribune
christianity in United States simply will work." W.
E. B.. Dubois.
that maximum of rules the and literature
a minimum of originality" Wendell P. Dabney.
There
underprveged but only humanity" Dr. Stanley
election of Roosevelt Negroes substantial
polite Presidents third also
the continuation his social legislation which
much to the especially to the Negro However,
sign progress Negroes divided politically other
and groups are."-J E. Mitchell of St. Louis Argus.
During this heard millions of Americans shouting
democracy We Negroes
hoerng these things Now that the shouting much
did their deeds shall hem their
speeches. We waiting for deeds-Roy Wilkins.
Providence advertising halls the increasing number
evidence of rising prosperity might also that
boys merely preparing for cold Age
Chief Effort
Negroes chief effort during the four should
clear that allegiance the Democratic
paenty their choice carefully considered
loyalty. should be equally
recognition racial DESIRES concerned with the anynchng
an-po similar legislation expected and moreover
Observation-Disclosures Eagle.
There's old adag the effect that man is not without honor
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Cross of Craps

By LUCIUS C. HARPER in The Chicago Defender.
letter the South this column stating that the
of that section has discarded the old time
familiar editorial practice of playing the Negroes vices his
Those of who have migrated enlightened
and have had the opportunity purchase better literature
have escaped the daily doses of this of journalism.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22
Americas DUTY

The Latin nations of the hemisphere like the
neither they love Americans their homeland
darker To itself likely that the United
will conduct professions To
under compulson will fall short of noble But
price quality goods
full of which
many hope long duty.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-11-22

his home Generally that Gospel
We like crabs BARREL Let study work hard and
the realm medo his fellow
citizens right on his neck Review
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-11-21

At meeting Thursday, November Il the executive
committee and Leaders present at special meeting
OF the Better Buyers agreed to drop the setup
OF the Executive Board and Leaders Group of
more informal and concentrated COMM ttee. After
discussion concerning the activities of these bodies
in the past, it was suggested comd comprising
the present four Executive members and leaders rep
resent1ng each group, meet month to take care
OF any business concerning and affecting the Better
Buyers groups a whole.
For women interested in the work of the Club and
not participating in any group actively member-at
large t1t1e WILL be given. These members will be
invited to participate in all general activities and
Will be expected to assist in the ftherance of the
program In any way convenient possible for them
- WIN 'nls new arrangement it is hoped to bring
the activities and interests of the various gr0,ns
closer together. They have prospects of the for
nataon OF several new groups, very soon after the
noI1oays' Please contact Mrs. Marion slaugh 2o-F-
oFescen1 Hoad II You know of any interested in
joining or forming group.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-11-21
Pointers ON Electric Irons

When you buy an electric iron, check construction
and finish well price, advise research experts
OF the II. S. Department OF Agricul ture.
One way to- be the iron IS safe frou fire and
shock hazard is to look for the approval label of
the Fire 'hderwri ters' laboratories, a non-pro fit
the iron, the iron is listed in the oraniza-
tion publ ication indi cating approved appliances.
Here are other points to check:
Sole Plate: The sole plate should smooth
plane surface. For general purposes, an ironin,
surface OF IS square inches is sufficient. IF Your
laundry consists of large pieces, you may need a
larger iron if you do only small pieces at home
q smaller iron be used.
Shs. narrow point and taperins sides wi tn
beVeled edges the job o. ironing buttons
and in gathers. Rounded corners or the back help
prevent wrinkles.
Weight: Should he evenly distributed. Light
weight irons easy to handle and live good re-
Suits If proper temperature is maintained, t. the
ight AMOUNT of moisture in the fabric and proper
padding on the board.
Vattaye: Irons OF 800 1000 watts heat speeds lv
and maintain suitable temperatures for all kinds Of
work.
Temperature control: A thermostat control adds
cost, but helps maintain proper heat,
controls current, generally makes better ironing
results. temperature indicators are not accurate
enough to BE- wholly reliable.
Handle: Rest materials hardwood, nodded rub
ber cork, and composition. Look for large handle
that does not allow the hand to close compl etelv
around it and is longer than the palm. Insulation
between the handle and iron prevents handle get
ting hot.
Hnish chrNaiua does not tarnish, nickel may
tarnish become discolored when overheated while
thin plating of nickel nav peel.
Cord: Should be tested banded by Under
Writers' laboratories. gilt band indi Gates hest
quality, red bani lower quality.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-11-21
New Tricks for Old Floors

Mr. Robert Howey, Head Janitor Of the Greenbelt
Maintenance Staff would like to offer the following
advice TO Greenbelt housewives relative to the care
of oak floors in their houses:
When houses vacated they require complete
cleaning and repainting before the moves in
and for this reason lr. Howey has had chance to
observe condi tions IN hundred houses for the
past few Years.
He has recently noticed that some of the wooden
floors in the houses ave q bleached look VII. oh
seems to have caused By toe much scrubbing with
strong soap and water. He would like that
oak floors fould not be washed than once or
twice year, and then onl, preliIa nary quitting
on fre5!. coat OF ri best way preserve the
color Of wooden floors IS Johnsons floor wax
WI tn turpentine base. An application of wax
every two three months viii keeip the floors in
good share.
rubber heel marks and snail stains be removed
with Il steel wool, da ened vi turner tine. Then
the spot is removed little wax to the SPOT
Will blend in wi tn the rest @ the floor.