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The guardian., 1941-05-03

son, sister-in-law of the hostess, who
took charge of registration. Mrs.
Aubrey was greeted by a panorama Of
many familiar faces from her home
city, New Orleans, that the affair
turned out to be quite reunion as well
as an opportunity for the Californians
to meet this charming person. The tea
table with its exquite fowered center
piece, many varieties of fancy sand
wiches, cakes, etc. was graciously pre-
sided over by Mesdames Julia Griffin
and Frances Albrier. The house was
artistically decorated with lighted can
dies, a profusion of Gala Lilies, Iris
and other colorful flowers Mrs. Rich
ardson was also assisted by Mr.. Ferdi-
nand Richardson, who was responsible
for the delectable sandwiches. Mrs
Theresa Harris helped introduce the
guests. Mrs. Alice Pelettre, lovely
daughter of Mrs. Aubry, was also pres
ent. Mrs. Pelettre attended the New
England Conservatory of Music for
two years and is an accomplished musl-
clan.
Miss VeIma Edwards, former editor
of the Oakland Leader, left week ago
on board the Matsonia for the Hawaiian
Islands. Immediately upon her arrival
she was married to Mr.. Arthur Nelous
government employee in the islands
Mrs. Nelous, who comes from Texas IS
graduate of Prairie View College
where she majored as a Librarian and
taught there before coming to CaIifor-
MIA. She obtained her masters degree
from the University of California. Her
many friends wish her continued sue
cess.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
DIR. cox, Dentist
$50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE.
CAMBRIDGE
Tel. Kirkland 0s9S

cert is being given under the auspices
Of the Bible Glass of the Messiah Bap-
tist Church, Rev. Guy D. Outlaw, pas
tor.
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PARKER FLOWER SHOP
]. WILSON PARKER, MRr.

WA1sSOlN FAKhEK, MU.
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Autos Furnished For Fs~eraIs
Weddings and Parties
'OZS fremont St. Boston. Mass.
NOTARY PUBLIC
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BR0CKTON
CHURCH

CHURCH
BROCKTON, Mass, April 28-
MESSIAH BAPTIST Sunday
morning, Rev. Guy D. Outlaw preached
on the subject, "The North Wind and
the South. The exening service was
conducted by members of the B.Y.P.U.
Lloyd Gabourel led the devotional open
ing and guest speaker, Richard Cooper,
of the Y.M.C.A., gave a talk on 'Youth
and Age.
LINCOLN CONG'L.-Rev. Thomas
j. Bell chose for his sermon theme a
good word for the underdog," built
around the story of Sarah and David
on the battlefield with the Phillistines.
In the evening an enjoyable song SER
vice was conducted and the pastor gave
biref sermon entitled "We Have made
this man to walk" Next Sunday morn
ing the baby son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Rod
erick Solomon will be baptized. In the
evenign, the choir and delegation will
visit the Plymouth Cong. Church in
Belmont.
SOClAL
Recent guests at the Shanks home
were Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo B. Matthews.
sister and brother-in-law Of Mrs. Flos-
sic Shanks. They reside in New York
Clty.-Miss Mary Baker spent the first
part OF her school vacation in Hanover,
visiting with her sister, Mrs. Marcia
Tubbs-Charles F. Harris, senior dea-
con of the Baptist Church is patient
In the Brockton Hospital. for
get your date-May 9Th to hear and see
the Boston Jubilee Singers at the Y. M.
c. A. The affair is sponsored by the
Messiah Bible Class.-On May 30th
from 2-6, Polly and her pals will hold
a dance at the Barn in bingham. The
Enthusiastically.
BROCKTON POP CONCERT
Mrs. Virginia Alexander of South
Shore is chairman of the committee
planning the Pop Concert to be given
in the YWCA auditorium Thursday,
May 8, at 8:15 pm Guests will enjoy
a musical program by race artists and
refreshments served by bevy Of lovely
girls. Mrs. Alexander will be assisted
by Rev. Benjamin M. Duarte, Mes
danes Louise Goosby, Augusta Haw-
kns, Frances Mcneil, Keziah jackson,
Ina Butler, Pearl Mallery, Katherine
Smith, Miss Alice Marrow, William
Turner, Harry o. Bernard, Joseph Car
teri, Edward Brummell, and Edward
Mallery. Among the young ladies act
ing as confection vendors are: Misses
Evelyn Brooks, Shirley Butler, Mildred
Coombs, Marion Lindsay, Harriet
Hawlins, Corrine Butler, Barbara
Prout Dorothy Reid, Mary Baker, and
Phyllis Prout. The ushers are Lloyd
Gabourel, Robert Marrow, Calvin Nc
Neil and Kenneth Mallery. The Con-
The guardian., 1941-05-03
OAKLAND, CALF
By MARIE GRIFFIN

OAKLAND, Cal, April 21-Miss
Havens Newman, charming daughter
Of DR.. and Mrs. Allan 0. Newman an
nounced her engagement to Melvin
Reid, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reid
of Berkeley Calf. Miss Newman in
vited her friends to the Alta Mira Club
meeting of which she is a member. The
oriental motif prevailed with tea SER
vice from Chinese cups, candies, etc.
After the guests partook of the delici-
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CA NJ B RIDGE

the home of Mrs. Sadie Ward, 40 Han
cock Street.
The Fourth and last Quarterly Con-
ference comes Wednesday, May %, at
500 pm. All organizations are asked
to make full reports. Annual
Rally will be Sunday morning, May 25.
All members are asked to cooperate for
successful rally.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
MASSACRE DAY BILL

In the Year One Thousand and Thirty-Two
An Act relative to the annual Observance Anniversary Boston
Massacre and Of the Heroic Deaths Cspu Aucks Samuel Maverick
James CALDWELL Samuel Gray and Patrick Carr.
Be it enacted by the General
Court assembled and by the authority same folows
Chapter of the General inserting after
section twelve inserted chapter and fthree
OF the current year the following section:-
I'D lhe governor shall annually issue proclamation calling for
pneren C1spus Atuck American descent Samuel
James CALDWELL
as the nrst martyrs the
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Flag Pledge Of Allegiance, and patrio-
tic readings by Little lone Dugger and
little Jean Harris of Worcester, who
delivered excerps from "Paul Revere's
Ride, by Longfellow, and 'Forget Not
the Field" by Thomas Moore, in that
order.-Following the Memorial exer-
cises, members of the Cub Pack enjoyed
nature hike into the Middlesex Reser-
vation and were thrilled at the high
views taken from atop the famous Fells
Observatory. The hardy little Cubs
who took in the hike, totalling about 4
miles, were Jimmy Walker, Stanley
Josey, and frankie Tyler of Den One ),
Richie Furr of Den Three, and Sonny
Parham and Charlie Lambert of Den
Two. The Pack II Cubs are slated to
open the baseball season with a game
with the local W. Medford Eagles,
team of lads ages 9-12, in morning
game this Saturday at Dugger Park.
The young Cubs are beginning their
initial year in baseball and have plenty
to learn but promise to show plenty Of
fight this season on the diamond.
Church
WEST MEDFORD, Mass, April %
Last Sunday, Rev. Bailey preached
to large congregation on "The Voice
of the Grass" The choir rendered one
lovely spiritual and another which
Miss Gloria Furr was soloist Every
one was glad to see her come back and
sing after fainting Easter Sunday
There is still time for all those persons
born in April to contribute toward the
Organ Fund. This money may be
given to Mrs. Booker.-Don't forget
the "Youth Mite" April 81 at the even
ing services at Shiloh. A great pro-
gram has been planned and treat is
in store for all who attend
Social
The Young Peoples Dramatic Club
is planning to stage a popularity con-
test in their club. They ask your help
as the money will be used to purchase
some pins.-The next meeting of this
club is at 148 Jerome st. All members
are requested to be present.-The
"Dukes" meeting is at the home of
Walter Tucker. Pm glad to hear that
Billy Booker and Lloyd Wright have
been voted into the club.-Don't forget
May 1st that Lend-a-Hand Club is
giving a play entitled youths Rebel
lion" after which there will be dancing.
The price is just thirtyfve cents. So
tell your friends that you will see them
at "Youth's Rebellion THE Co-Ed
Sport Club are giving Sport Dance
at 558 Mass. Ave. The price is twenty
five cents. The date is May 23.-
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead
one hour May 26 as daylight saving
time begins Sunday.
A Peek In The Magic Crystal-As
| gazed in my crystal see the beauti-
full city of West Medford. There goes
Dee looking sort of lonesome.-Scottie
is running around looking for Tyrone.
Barbara's talking about the boys of
town who when asked whether they
know her, they say slightly-Gate is
rapidly becoming the heppiest dancer
of Medford.-Say Cecil!
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day, May IA, 15, and 16, Myrtle Bapt.
Church, Curve ST., W. Newton.-At the
evening service Rev. Jackson preached
on the subject, christian Security"
The Joint Board of Deacons and Trus-
tees sponsored a very successful supper
last Thursday evening in the vestrv
Deacon Peter Sneed was the chairman
assisted by a large committee of work
ers. On last Tuesday evening the
Christian Friendliness Dept. of the
Boston East Convention met at the
Union Bapt. Church and presented a
very interesting program at which time
the Junior Choir sang three selections,
Mr. Herman Carter director; Mrs.
Florence H. Taylor, organist.
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MAIDEN
Eastern Ave. Bapt. Church
Rev. James L. Jackson. Pastor

MAIDEN, Mass, April 2S-Rev.
johnson W. Hill, cor, sec. United Bapt.
Convention Mass. and R. l., was the
guest speaker at the morning worship
preaching from the subject, "Gospel
Way of Redemption" also outlining the
coming convention program which will
convene Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
MAYOR LYONS OF
 CAMBRIDGE HELD
Found Guilty of Conspir- acy, With Br0Okline Con.
 tractor Paul Mann0s

Cambridge, Mass, March 2o.- (UP)-Mayor John W. Lyons of Cambridge and Paul Mannos, Brookline contractor, were convict cd by a jury early today of con- splring to obtain gratulties and ac- cepting bribes in connection with city construction contracts.
 Superior Judge Harold P. Will Hams continued the cases for sen. tence tomorrow on motion of Dist.- Atty. Robert F. Bradford.
 Faced with removal from ofilce, Lyons was expected to appeal.
 The jury returned guilty verdicts on all 42 counts of bribery and con- spiracy against MannoS and all but two of the 45 counts against Lyons. The jury deliberated more than l3 hours.
 It acquitted Lyons on counts charging him alone with requesting and accepting bribes from John V. Kimball, contractor and State Rep resentativc from Malden. and from Charles R. Greco, architect and chairman of the state art commis- sion.
 Under Massachusetts law, the maximum sentence for each count of requesting or accepting bribe is 10 years in state prison, and the maximum penalty for conspiracy is two years in iail and fine.
 Conviction in Lyons case means that he automatically will be re- moved as mayor of Cambridge rn- less he appeals to the Massachusetts supreme court within 2l days. If he appeals, he may re.ain office pending the high state courts de- ciSion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20

tA1u 0etA oSSSAA 0V " PA AS'
 Saracoglu returned to Ankara by airplane at noon today. He was accompanied by British Ambassador Sir Hughe Knatchbull- -Hughessen who participated in the Cyprus con- ference.
 According to the report heard by diplomats, Eden advanced proposals for cooperative preventive" action by Britain, Greece and Turkey. one version was that participation Of Jugoslavia in the drive was advanced as ct least Q possibility.
 Belgrade reports indicate that a compromise agreement ~ between Jugoslavia and Germany concern ing Jugoslav adherence to the -Assis pact has been submitted to Berlin.) " Pivot of All Talks
 Jugoslavia, 1t was said here, may be considered the pivot of the Edera- !Saracoglu talks and It was indicated that neither Turkey nor Britain finally have given up hope of getting Jugoslavia into some kind of de- fensive bloc.
 It was pointed out here that if, as is reported, Jugoslavia is about to sign an agreement with Germany granting some concessions to the Nazis but excluding passage of Ger man troops, the way Is not com pletely barred to some form of Jugo- slav cooperation in an Anglo- Greek Turkish bloc.
 The Turkish role in such a de- fensive bloc, 1t is believed, would be to grant permission to the Brit isr to use their territory as a mili- tary base.
 Eden and saracoglu, It Is re- ported discussed the failure thus far of the heavy offensive which the Greeks claim the Italians launched last week on the Albanian front and the extent of material which Britain can supply to Greece and Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
IRISH MINISTER
 ASKS FOR HELP

Washington, March 20.-(UP) = Irish Minister of Defense Coordina- ton Francis Aiken and Undersecre- tary of State Sumner Welles began conversations today on Fires plea for American arms and ships to transport them.
 Diplomatic sources believed the outcome of the discussions was prob- lematical since American arms pro- duction now is geared to all-out aid for Britain and our own defense program.
 Aiken set up headquarters for his arms purchasing mission here yes- terday He told reporters after his first call at the state department:
 We want arms of various kinds, including anti-aircraft and anti tank guns to defend ourselves in this position. We are a democracy defending the rights of, small nations in our own territory and VIC believe we are entitled to what we can pay for.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
Homes, Apartment Houses, Tenements, Hotels Are
 Almost Demolished
AIR RAID SHELTERS
 CRUMBLED BY BLASTS
Bombs Fell on Hospitals, Police Stations, Schools
 in Devastating Disaster
BY II. L. PERCY
United Press staff Correspondent)

United Press Staff Correspondent)
 London, March 20. - (UP) Rescue squads, aided by vol- unteers, dug today for the broken bodies of men, women and children buried in the ruins of homes, apartment houses, tenements, hotels and in at least five air raid shelters during the night, in the worst German air raid of the year and one of the worst of the war.
 Flying over the city in waves - scores in each wave --- the German planes dropped many thousands of bombs, incendiary and high ex. plcsives. from soon after dusk last night until early this morning. Bombs crashed into the homes of sleeping people in the fashionabte west end and in the crowded, teein- ing east end, into hospitals, police stations, schools, public houses.
 For hours of continuous attack, the crash of the bombs and the thunderous roar of one of the great- est antl-aircraft barrages ever fired made the city a bedlam.
 Tn the brief intervals, the roar or British fighter planes seeking out the German raiders could be heard.
 Thousands of Bombs
 Thousands upon thousands of inc cendiary bombs fell on one area which suffered It's worst raid of the war. As they fell, fires shot up to light an area of between 30 and 70 square miles.
 Men standing on the roofs Of buildings or their own homes began a grim fight to save the entire area from destruction. They kicked burns ing bombs into the streets as ex. plosive bombs started to fall, and persons in the streets abused them.
 The fire situation was worse than 1t had been since the blita raid of last Dec. %, according to some newspapers, but by daybreak the fight had been won and here HllQ III Ill QUIET bOllUOkl ulGuo hhk fires had been put out or put un- der control.
 The air and home security min- istrles admitted that some public services were temporarily affected.
 A heavy toll was taken in lives among the civilian population.
 One great bomb crashed onto Q big public shelter in which many persons had sought safety from the rain of bombs and shell frag- ments.
 Rescuers were stil bringing out shattered bodies of victims in mid- morning and others remained deep in the debris.
 The German raiders scored hits on at least four hospitals. Tn one Q bomb wrecked the maternity ward which was being used as an emer- gency first aid shelter
 A burst of fire from anti-air- craft guns heralded the raid as
 Continued on Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20

Committee, presented the favorable report on the two bills and moved for It's adoption and passage of the bills. He said that everyone seemed to be in agreement on the necessity of a second pipe line in Waterbury. He also stated taht 1t was too bad that past history Of Waterburys Water Department showed poor planning.
 He pointed out that under the water bond plan the city would not start to retire them until 1883. He stressed the fact that the city's debt service is at Nresent heavy and is going down very slowly, therefore the new issue was planned so as not to impose additional heavy bur. klens on tho taxpayers.
 "WAterbtiry's heavy debt is due to causes I needn't go into" com mented Representative Brock.
 The bond bill was voted on first and 1t was unanimously passed. The Trade School bill was passed in siIri- liar fashion and with but brief com- ment on 1t by Representative Brock.
 Both bills now await the signature of Governor Robert A. Hurley, ex- pected late today or tomorrow morning.
 Mahaney Given Bag
 Rep, Daniel J. Mahatley of Wa terbury was presened with a trav- cling bag at the biennial dinner of the Veterans Association of the General Assembly, held last night at the Hotel Bond in Hartford. Rep. Mahaney is president of the gIoup and presided at last nights gathering. Gov. Robert A. Hurley
 (Cnntinued m Page A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
INSURANCE BILL
 BEFORE SENATE
Savings Bank Life System May Pass; State Defense
 Director Coming

Hartford, conn.,, March 20 -- (U. P.) -- A measure creating savings bank life insurance system In Con- ilecticut came before the state sen- ate for action today, and predic. tons were 1t would pass without great difficulty.
 The "principle" of low-cost life Insurance issued by savings banks has been approved by leaders of both major parties. The senate ap- propriations committee has voted 0 rant of CPS ,000 to start the system, which can be joined voluntarily by savings banks.
 This bill was on the administra- .ion's must" list for the session. Another must" measure desired by Governor Hurley--aid to dependent .hildren--came before the humane institutions and public welfare com- mittee of the legislature for hearing late yesterday.
 Strong support for the measure came from various social and civic groups. The bill would enable Con- necticut to receive more than $1,- 100000 annually from the federal government for aid to dependent children. Lack of statute now pro- aibits the state from receiving any .ocial security funds for this assist ince.
 State Welfare Commissioner Ro- ,ert J. Smith told the committee bout l2,000 children in the state would be eligible to receive aid un- fer term of the bill. Under present .on iitions, only about 3100 receive assistance.
 (Continued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
FORMER WILLKIE
 UTILITY MUST GO
Commonwealth, Southern Utility System Must Get
 Out of Business

Washington, March 20 -- (U.P0- The Securities and Exchange Com mission set forth a program today requiring virtual break-up of the vast Commonwealth and Southern Utility system which formerly was headed by Wendell L. Willkie.
 The commission ordered a hear ing for April to show cause why the system should not dlvest itself of many of its important holdings to make 1t conform with the so- called death sentence" clause of the Public Utility Holding Company Act. That clause required utility holding companies to take steps to limit their operations to single integrated system.
 Commonwealth and Southern Corporation and all other interested parties were ordered to show cause why an order should not be entered requiring:
 1. The investment of control by c. & s. of either its northern prop critics, comprising all of its utility assets located in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio aid Pennsylvania, or its Southern properties. comprising all of it's utility assets in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
 2. Divestment of control of all the corporations assets owned by the central Illinois Light Company and of the utility assets comprising the interconnected electric facilities owned by Ohio Edison Company, and Pennsylvania Power Company.
 3. If 1t divests itself of control of it's northern properties, it also must give up control of either the utility assets owned by Alabama Power Company. Mississippi Power Com pany. and Gulf Power Company, or the Utility assets owned by Georga Power Company. and Southern Carolina Power Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
ARRESTED NEWS
 WRITER VISITED
American Consul Yates Saw German Prisoner;
 Appears in Good Shape

Berlin, March 20 - (UP)-Llyod Yates, American consul visited Richard c. Hottelet, United Press staff correspondent held by the Ger man Gestapo, today and reported him in good spirits and certain that an early trial would clear him of any charges.
 Yates said that he had 10-min- ute conversation with Hottelet in the Alexanderplatz prison of the Gestapo. It was the first time any outsider had been allowed to see Hottelet since his arrest early Sat- urday.,
 Yates said that Hottelet was in good health and spirits and quoted him as saying he is getting every thing he needs.
 Hottelet, Yates said, wished his family in Brooklyn to be assured that he is being well treated. and that his conscience is not troubled He said he was confident of an early tri-, which would clear him of charges. He is held on what is ofh- cially described as suspicion of es- pionage for an enemy powW'.
 Yates said that Hottelet appeared lean-shaven and wcll-groomed. He (Continued on Page A)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
Udelowitz, Galullo
 Critical~<At Hearing
Republican Registrar of voters Albert 0. Taller, John If. Goss Were Made Targets By Two Speakers
 at Hartford Yesterday
BY RAYMOND ,. FITZPATRICK
 Democrat Legislative Rep0rter)

State Capitol, Hartford, March 20 Attacks on Republican Registrar of Voters Albert 0. Faller and John II. Goss, president of the Scovin Mfg. Go. of Waterbury, were launched by Edward Udelowitz, per- ennial city administration critic and Attorney Michael J. Galullo, city court prosecutor, at the Waterbury Day" hearings before the General Assembly's committee on cities and boroughs yesterday afternoon. Their verbal assaults were made while they spoke in support of Q dozen Udelo- WttZ bills amending the city charter.
 Both speakers claimed that Regis- trar Taller sought to dominate the Republican party in Waterbury and that he was responsible for . c. O. P. primary registration of 5000 in 0 city with a voting list of 46,000.
 Big Man on Board
 MT. Udelowitz charged MT. Goss, as the "big man on the board of finance" for many years, was "in good part responsible for the city's financial mess, signing his name to blank sheets and not doing his job"
 The series of Udelowitz bills in- clude Q number which would oblige the mayor, In appointing members of the minority party to city boards, to get the approval of five aldermen of the minority party. Another bill would provide for the appointment rather than the election of the reg istrars of voters, with the minority
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-20
SHELTER GAVE
 NO PROTECTION
Unknown Number of Dead Are Still Lying in Ruins
 Done By Bombs
BY REUEL s. MOORE

tOHhte0 freSS SthII NVTFesVOHueHtI
 London, March 20.-(UP)--Res- cuers worked with big power crane today to recover the bodies of an unknown number of men, women and children still buried in the wreckage of an air raid shelter hit In last nights plane attack.
 Some people escaped. About 60 were brought out wounded. Many were in the ruins, dead.
 I talked to an air raid warden at the scene who had been on duty all night and was still on the job at noon.
 q went to the shelter in the dark ness and found that several people had extricated themselves and were trying to release others" he said. "A number of policemen arrived and went to work with picks and bars by the light of flashlights.
 "The regular rescue squads ar- rived later. Gradually we got out more and more people.
 we found one woman with two children, three and five years old crouched against wall. dazed waiting 10 be rescued but apparently unhurt.