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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24

1 Mrs. Ernest Lewis, of Auburn Maine; 12 grandchildren and c great-granddaughter.
 The funeral will take place from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, on Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church.
 Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary cemetery.
 MACCHIARELLA-Mrs. Anton etta Macchiarella, 83, of 01 Eastor avenue died last night as her home, A native of Italy, she had lived in this city for 32 years.
 Mrs. Macchiarella belonged to the Sacred Heart society of St. Lucy's church; was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis, and of Regina Elena lodge, Sons of Italy.
 She leaves two sons, Gaetano and Gabriel: two daughters, Mrs. James Zollo, and Mrs. Pasquale Stance, ali of this city; g grandchildren, six great grandchildren and several iiieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day from the home at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy's church where @ solemn high mass of requiem will be cele- brated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be In the family plot in Calvary cem- etery. Friends may call ct the home after 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
|EX-LEGISLATOR
 DIED SATURDAY
Charles P. Browne, Native of WOlcott, Served in
 World War

Charles Pratt Browne, bl, of Wol- colt road, Wolcott, died Saturday night at the Waterbury hospital after Q short Illness. The son oi John P. and Sarah Pratt Browne he was born in Wolcott on March l6, 1890.
 MT. Browne was @ representative to the General Assembly from the town of Wolcott from 1925 through 1929. Te was Q past president of the Woodtick Cemetery association, and past president of the Parent Teacher Association of Wolcott.
 On July 6, 1917, Mr. Browne ei1. listed in the World War. The fol- lowing year, December 90, 1918, he was made first sergeant of the sup. puy company, 18th field artillery and was discharged Aug. 12, 1919
 For 3i years he was an employe of the Scovil Mfg. O., where he was member of the Foremen's association.
 MT. Browne leaves his wife, Mrs Cecelia (Boyle) Browne; e daugh- ter, Barbara: two sisters, Miss Nell lie A. Browne of Waterbury and Miss Justine Browne of Sante Te N. M.: and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Wednes. day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Woodtick chapel and burial will bs in Woodtick cemetery. Friends may call at the Anderson funeral home 70 Central Ave-, tonight from 2 tc 9 and tomorrow from 3 to 6 and from 2 to Q o'clock,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
Local Inductee Dies
 At Fort Bragg, N. C.
Body of Private Walter Blanchard Being Returned
 Here for Bmial-Passed Physical Examinations

Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at time to be announced later.
 Pvt. Blanchard was the son of George and Mathilda Peterson Blanchard of Edson avenue. Also surviving Is a brother, Dr. Kenneth F. Blanchard, Q dentist. He was a graduate of Crosby high school and had been employed as pro- duction clerk at the American Brass Go. He was a member of the First Congregational church.
 He was a member of the group of draftees which left here Feb. 17. After a brief stay at Fort Devens, Mass, he was assigned to Battery A, S4ht Field Artillery at Fort Bragg.
 Members of Board 16-B said to- day that a published statement that Blanchard had been rejected by one doctor but passed by another was incorrect. Records show, it was stated, that Blanchard was passed with high physical rating and had not been seriously i'll since 1929, when peritonitis set in after an appendectomy.
 It was reported from Fort Bragg that Pvt. Blanchard had received medical treatment March 16 for a minor illness but returned to duty within few days. He was stricken seriously i'll Saturday and stc- cumbed early yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
BURGLARS HAVE
 BUSY WEEKEND
3O in Cash, Cigarettes, Store Supplies Taken
 From SalesrOOm

Police are Investigating the theft of more than 80 in cash, cigarettes and other articles of merchandise over the week k-end, Capt. Joseph P. Stevens reported this morning.
 A cash register was rifled of $30 from the Nutmeg Auto Sales Go. 428 West Main street, c. c. Pellens of Watertown, managc. of the store reported to the police last night. The stock was left undisturbed.
 The break was discovered by Pa- trolman Joseph Dereskevice while making his rounds. The officer said a skylight over the office had been pried to effect entry.
 In another break perpetrated over the ek-end, an intruder smash- ed open Frankie's roadside stand at 20el South Main street and made off with some of the store supplies, the detective bureau said.
 Louis Couvillon said he heard a noise in the stand, while he slept In the place and tod officers when he got up to make an investigation, the burglar was disappearing through the front window of the stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24

thing for their fellowmen and fin their zeal, in their Catholic enthu- siasm laid the foundations for the great organization which today stands so firmly as . bulwark of Catholic laity against the false isms of the world.
 Solemn BenedcitiOn
 Following his sermon which was heard by many members of the K. of 0. in this city, as well as parish- toners of the church, Rev. Leo M. Finn, Supreme Chaplain of the K. of O., and a nephew of the founder, gave Benediction, assisted by Father Cronan and the Rev. Philip Hussey. Rev. Francis O'Shea, permanent rector of the Immaculate Concep- ton, was seated in the sanctuary.
 In the afternoon 8 pilgrimage to the grave of Father McGivney in old st. Joseph's cemetery was conduct cd with services at the grave being read by Father Finn. A wreath was laid at the foot of the McGivney monument by Grand Knight Charles E. Mcdonald.
 Just 70 years ago Sheridan Cou1- ell held the first pilgrimage to the Mc0ivney grave, the occasion in that year being marked by attend ance of many K. of Q. men, accom- panied by their families, from New York and Brooklyn councils.
 It was interesting to note yester- day that present at the graveside for the services was George Hynes, who was among those present at the initial services. ,.
 Continuing its observance of Founders Week Sheridan Council tonight will hold bowling tour i1ament at the Grand Alleys. Fol- lowing its regular weekly league ses- sion members will bowl teams from Meriden, Branford, West Haven, and Wallingford.
 Other events are scheduled later on during the week, including a meeting of the Catholic Mems Sup per Club on Thursday night at the Hotel Elton, to which both ladies and men are invited. Scheduled for 8 o'clock, one of the speakers will be Miss Margaret Connors, Deputy Secretary of State. Miss Connors is wel-known here in Waterbury and many local women are expected to be present to hear her address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Della Flem- ming was held Saturday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from her home, l28 Franklin, street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, when solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev. Paul spodnick. Rev. George Reilly and Rev. Phillip Hussey assisted. Burial was in Cal- vary cemetery, with the committal service by Rev. Donald OLeary. Bearers were John Shea, William Nolan, Albert Smith and Frank Lee.
 The funeral of Anna Whelan Butler, wife of George F. Butler of 17 Vermont street, was held from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Sacred Heart Church. A solemn high Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock by Rev, Henry E. Quinn with Rev. John Dial as deacon and Rev. Franklin Corrigan subdeacon. Rev. Thomas McMahon of Hartford was seated in the sanctuary.
 Burial was in the family plot CalvM'y cemetery with committal service by Rev. Albert Callahan Bearers were James Burke, George Reynolds, John Lipke, Frank T Foley, Edward Commerford ai1d Charles Lawson.
 The funeral of Roland Raymond Noel was held this afternoon at 1:3( o'clock from the Belleville funera home, 68 East Clay street, to St Ann's church, where services were held at 9 o'clock.
 An impressive tribute was paid te Mrs. Catherine McNulty Foley, wife of Edward J. Foley of Maple street at her funeral which was held from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street at 8:30 o'clock this morning. Rev. Gerard F. 0aynor oi Washington, D. O., celebrated Q sol- emn high requiem Mass at the I'm. maculate Conception church at 9 O. clock, assisted by Rev. George Reil' ly, So deacon, and Rev. PhiliE Hussey as Sub-deacon.
 A special musical program was arranged by Professor F. F. liar mon, with William O'6r:en sine ..is Pie Jesu at the Offertory, Softly and Tenderly" after the Mass, and Lead Kindly Light" as recession. al.
 The honorary bearers. all as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
RUTH (. LISTER
 IN AUTO CRASH

Bristol, March ,24 --- Mrs. Evelyn Drost, 83, of East New Street was injured Sunday afternoon in an automobile accident on Terryville Avenue involving three cars, one of which was operated by her husband, William H. Drost. According to police, she was treated at physi- clans office for 8 bruised forehead. Police stated that car operated by Miss Ruth O. Lister of l6 Orchard Street, Terryville, east on Terryville Avenue was struck in the rear by a car driven by Joseph P. symonaitis, Jr., of 8 Washington street, Tor rington. The auto operated by Drost then crashed into the rear of Synl- onaitis's car. All three cars, police said, were damaged. Policemen Wil- liam Leishman told the drivers to appear at police headquarters Mon- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
MRS. GUS MENUS
 TAKEN BY DEATH
Former Waterburian Sue. cumbs at New Britain
 General Hospital

New Britain, March 24--Mrs. Gus sic (Levin) Menus, 62, of 426 Hart Street, wife of Samuel W. Menus died in New Britain General Hos- pital at 3 p. m. Sunday. She had been Q patient in the hospital since last Thanksgiving Day. Her death is the second in the household al 42J Hart street within four days, since Mrs. Sarah Levin, 62, step- mother of Mrs. Menus and a resi- dent in the Menus home, died last Saturday.
 Mrs. Menus was born July 2, 1888 in Naugetuck, the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Samuel N. Levin, but as Q girl she went to Waterbury to live. She was married there in 1911 to MT. Menus mad had made her home in this city during the past 90 years.
 Mrs. Menus was active and well known in Jewish circles here, and had held office in several organiza- tons. She was Q member of the B'Nai Israel Sisterhood, of the Ha- dassah, the Pythian Sisters, the Auxiliary of the Hebrew School, the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society. She was a director in the Stanley Svea Grain & Coal Company of which her husband is the president.
 She leaves her husband; three daughters, Miss Ethel Menus of this ciyt, Mrs. David 8. Katz of McKees- port, Pa., and Airline Menus of this city; one son, Justin Menus of this city; one sister, Mrs. Ross Birn- baum of this city.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 D. m. Monday in the funeral home |of B. o. Porter Sons where Rabbi Harry 2. Zwelling and Cantor Louis Rosen will conduct the services, Burial will be in Beth Alom Ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
TRIBUTE PAID
 DR. MARGCRAFF
39 Years of Service in In. terest of Masonic Order
 COmmemOrated

Dr. Frederick 0. Marggraff oi Watesb bury, grand master of the Grand Council of Royal and selct Masters, was guest of honor at testimonial dinner rendered him last night at Temple Hall, where more than 150 men of the order, many of them prominent, gathered to eulogize him for his work during the past 30 years in behalf of Free. masonry.
 Among the prominent speakers at the gathering was Judge Walter M. Pickett of New Haven, who spoke on what Does the Ftitre Hold?'
 Among the distinguished guests at the table was John F. Castle, 33d of Waterbury. John w. Potter of this city was toastmaster and Ejnar l. Wolf, thrice illustrious master of Waterbury Council, was director of arrangements.
 Assisting in the arrangements were the following members of the Waterbury council: William J. slator, principal conductor; Charles E. Wirth, secretary; George E. 1rion, treasurer; Carl r. Cross, cap- tain of guard: Roy W. Beron, con- ductor; Herbert M. Billings, stew ard, Fred Troske, sentinel and James W. Burhoe, Felix L. Matthews and Henry '. Johnson, all past pas- ters.
 Lieut.. Frederick c. Marggraff, Jr., U. s. A. drove from Annapolis, Md. yesterday to be present at the testimonial and will drive back to- day. He is the only child of Dr. and Mrs. Marggraff and graduate of Annapolis.
 Tn reply to the tributes paid him, Dr. Marggraff said he was happy to hear them all and to realize that his efforts through the years had not been in vain.
 Dr. Marggraff was born in Wa terbury and was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with the degree of doctor of dental surgery and has practiced here ever since. He was married in 1904 to Jennie Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
THIRTEEN PLANES
 WERE SHOT DOWN

Cairo, March 2-(UP)-Thirteen Junkers 87's were shot down by British fighters and anti-aircraft fire when large formations of Ger man bomberS attacked Malta yes- terday, a Royal Air Force Middle East communique said today.
 British fighters accounted for at least nine Junkers and arti-aircraft batteries destroyed four more, the communaque said.
 The bombers, which were escorted by Swarrns of fighters, ddd little damage" in the raid, the communi. que reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
Knights Pay Tribute ,.
 To Father McC Civney
Annual Pilgrimage to Grave of Founder, Solemn Bene-
 dictiOn Held; Father CrOnan Give Splendid Address

Tn Q vigorous address in which he urged his listeners to forego life of ease and comfort, to drop the mantle of self-complacency the Rev J. Oliver Cronan, assistant pastor of st. Margaret's church and chaplain of Sheridan Council, No. 24. Knights of Columbus, paid signal honor to the founders of the great Catholic lay order in opening exercises of Founders Week held last night at the Church of the Immaculate con- ception.
 Father Cronan in his forceful ser- mon pointed out how the small band of Catholic men who gathered around Father Michael McGiyney 80 years ago in New Haven were motivated by desire to do some-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
ARE YOU A MAN OR ARE YOU A MOUSE

Hartford, Conn.,, March 24-(UP) Are you . man, or are you mouse?
 Anyone in doubt might ask Dr. Robert W. Hut, Trinity professor of psychology.
 Dr. Hut, experimenting on mice to learn more about the parallel be. havior of human beings, disclosed today he had learned three things about mice.
 That a rnouse's first thought Is for food.
 Next comes sex.
 And last of all, the maternal ir,- stinct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
VETERAN EDITOR
 DIED YESTERDAY

Harwich, Mass, March 24-(UP) Morton Burdett Birge, 66, veteran Boston newsman and editorial writ- CT on the Boston Daily Record un- til his retirement 8 year ago, died yesterday at his home.
 A native of Suffield, Conn.,, he started his career on the Haverhill Gazette and later served as staff member on the Worcester Telegram, Brockton Times, Boston Traveller, New York Sun, Boston American and Daily Record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24

Funeral services will be held here for Private Walter , Peterson Blanchard, 30, of IFS Edson avenue, who died suddenly yesterday at
 Fort Bragg, N. C., the first local selective Service inductee to meet death. Pvt. Blanchard had been in fhe Army little more than month. M The body of the soldier is being sent here from Fort Bragg, and funeral services will be held at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
PRESTON THORNS
 Y SPEAKER TUESDAY

The Kappa Hi-Y will hear Pres- ton Thorns, U. s. Navy recruiting ofIicer of the local station, speak on U. s. Battleships at the YMCA Tuesday at 7:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
Full Weather Report

Boston, March 24 (UP)-weatA- CT forecasts
 CONNECTICUT - Rain tonight and Tuesday, clearing late Tues. day afternoon. Not much change in temperature.
 MASSAC and R H o D E ISLAND-Rain tonight and Tuesday clearing late Tuesday afternoon not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
MASS

nOWN-Monti's mind Mass of re- quIem will he celebrated Wednes- day. al S:00 o'clock, al St. Thomas Church, for inc repose of the soul of tho late George W. Blown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24

sociates of MT. Foley in the Gen. eral Training Room of the Scovill Mfg. Co., included: Raymond Aav- ican, James Mccormack, William Peters, Royal Huckins, George Nor an, William Dubinsky, 0erlad Mooney, Thomas Barrett, Carl Ben- son, and T. J. Murphy.
 The active bearers were: William Foley, Supt of Police William J. Roach, John E. Graham, James Barry, James Cullen and Edward Sullivan.
 Burial was In Calvary cemetery with services by Father Gaynor as- sisted by Father Reilly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 MARCH 24, 1940
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
 Pope Plus in Easter Day sermon deplored the injustices of war, its subsequent ravages on life and progress and declared "even more dreadful things arc feared for the future"
 viscount Halifax, British for eign minister, stated that if the Allies won the war they would try to restore to Finland the area lost to Soviet Russia as the result of Che conflict between the two countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24
DIED

RICCI-In this city, March 22nd, 1941, Mrs. Antonetta Ricci, of 73 Wood St. Funeral tomorrow morn ing, at 500 o'clock, from 73 Wood St., to St. Lucy's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-24

BLANCHARD In North Carolina, March 24th, 1941. Walter Petersan Blanchard. of 175 Edson Ave. Fu- neral arrangement incomplete. from Anderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Ave.
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24
March Boards ! 0 Open
March 3rd

be Slated to help us make these boards
at Mt Olive, Laurel and Hattesburg q
big affair. 8
Presidents Walker, Arlington and
Barnett want 10 see us in a big num-
Der.
HBA MARCH ASSESSMENT
AN presidents are requested to col
lect S135 from each member of their
lodge and report same in the March
Boards.
Some of our presidents have reported
deaths in their lodges, but they have
not as yet sent in a death certificate
Please remember that even though the
name or names of your deceased mem
bers maybe published we must have
the death certificate before said claims
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24
1.-The Late DR.. L. X.
Williams OUTSTANDING
Race / eadtr
Being Criticized

Some are offering to debate the matter
in Madison Square Garden, or the Gold
en- Gate Auditorium. | shall not offer
a suggestion to the writer's pro and
con, however. I do wish to state that
IN my opinion the best way to settle
this matter ard let e die IS to hush
and let it a1ore.
By the time that friends and foes
are through defending their position
with ref renee to Dr. Williams and the
officers of the National Baptist Con-
vention, I think the race will have been
made poorer. Whatever the nature and
status of the case under discussion
with reference to the Baptist Convention
hd its. officers, I believe the airing
out that is being given to the whole
aft if wv prove injurious to the Bap-
tist denomination in particular and to
the race in general
All Baptists, together with their
frie- ds and other demon nations wh-
feel disposed to do so should Inns VI
and help rebuild Olivet Baptist Church
h'cago. In the National Baptist Voice
February 9th has been designated as &
ne time to help a broad hearted con
gregation that has help many a person
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24

Continued on page four
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Dear Presidents:

Dear Presidents:
AS general secretary, have been au-
thorized by the General President tc
notify you that the March Boards will
convene as follows:
Monday, March 3rd, Mt Olive. Miss
Ellis Walker, President
Wednesday, March 5th, Laurel, Miss
G Arlington, President.
Friday, March 7th, Hattiesburg. Miss.
A. j. Barnett, President
We hope to make the March Boards
the greatest we have held. We viii
serd out the quarterly report blanks
IN few days. A large number of our
presidents around Meridian, Dekalb
Dalevilles Toomsuba, Russell, etc. will
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24

ows', book produced by the Savannah
Unit of the Georgia Writer'S Project OF
the Work Projects Administration just
issued by the University of Georges
Press
Faithful transcriptions of the speech
of the 1888 Negro subjects interviewed
makes this WPA volume of interest tc
the average reader as well as to soci-
ologis,s. 1t is revealed that many of the
quaint practices and beliefs presented
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will be paid. l.EIAtala
The following presidents have reported
the following deaths:
/ Angelina Kidd, No. 479, Rev. R B
Ooten, President Lawrence
2 Abra Owens, No. 3O4, Mrs. Ulden
Barnes, President, Taylorsville
B Petr Mcdonald, No. TIA, L Hall
President, Virgins
ELLA Mccormick, No 1876 R. McCpr-
mick, President Vossburg
5 Morning Jeffrey, No. 457, w Pig
ford President, Laurel
g. Elizabeth Bell, No. 461, T ] Young
President, Meridian
7 Taylor Neal, No. go, G B Arlington,
Continued on page Three)
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24
"a tGVPnSOn
School News

T0OMSUBA, Miss The faculty d
anson School selected three girls
the girls club to enter a popu-
ty contoe+ which will close February
III. Each girl selected a boy as &
mpaign marager a n d a teacher as
JCo0tnred on p &c two
The weekly echo., 1941-01-24
Louis To Meet Codoy
Third Time In April
l.. Los Angeles

LOUIS TO MEET GODOY THIRD
TIME IN APRIL
DETROIT, Jan. "a (ANP)-Joe Louis
who has announced his intention Of
fighting once a month dcring the in
door season, will deferd hls heavy
weight title for the third time against
ARTURO Godoy of ChiLs in Los Angeles
during April, it was announced by pro-
moter Mike Jacobs.
Godoy will be the only fighter to face
the Brown Bomber thr'e times. lie
went the full Is rounds during his first
bout but was knocked put in then
second Meeting. Bob Pastor has met
the champion twice, losing the first
match on a decision and being kayoed
in the return engagement.
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in the book have been handed down
from father to son, generation after
| gane Grafton, among slaves and descend
ants of slaves in the tidswater lowlands
: and coast islands of the State. Conjure
practic S, religious survivals and tales Of
slaves from Africa are treated in Drums
and Shadows.
Artists. poets and novelists are not
the only ones who have felt the allurl
of this region with its old plantations
its ox-carts and its Negro peasantry,
DR., Guy B. johnson Of the Universitd
of North Carolina says in the intro
duction of the book. THE works of c
c. Jones, Jr., John Bennett, Marcellus
Whaley. Ambrose Gonzales Reed Smith
Elsie c. Parsons, Ballanta- Taylor, T.
Woofter Jr., Guion c. Johnson, Guy
B. Johnson, Robert Gordrfn, Lorenzo
D. Tur~or and others testify to tbs
continr no i-te~est Of soholars in thu
history. folklore. folk music ard dialect
of the NEGRO people of this region
These Negroes, more perhaps than any
others in the United States have lived
in physical ard cultural isolation
which is conducive to the survival Of
many old customs and thoughtways both
African and European The present
work represents an effort to 60 Bit
deeper than any other work has do1e
Continued on page four
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Traces OF \ frican Culture
Revealed IA drums And
Shadows'' Just Issued

''''''''''
ATLANTA, Ga A first-hard study
of customs, rituals and beliefs of the
Georgia Coastal Neglp in and near
Savannah is g ven in Drums and Shad-