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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

Hundreds of Waterburians will join the nations millions tomorrow night to celebrate the birthday of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and at the same time provide defense funds ill the fight against the dread ed enemy" infantile paralysis. Birthday dances will serve as fit- ting climax to one of the most spir- ited drives for funds to fight the dis ease that has ever been staged. Wa terbury's drive under the leadership of Chairman Atty. Francis McDon- aid will culminate with the holding of mammoth entertainment and dance at the Hamilton park pavilion.
 Elaborate Program
 The program which will be fea- tured is one of the most pretentious ever arranged with special consid- eration given to the hundreds who who will attend just to sit in on the festivities.
 The program tomorrow night will get underway at o'clock with a half hour concert by Mike DiVito and his big orchestra, one of the best known and best liked musical organizations in the state., Dancing will get underway promptly at 8:3o o'clock, the first half of the evening dance program to feature music of the medium tempo and waltz type so that the older folks may par ticipate.
 Twelve acts of entertainment have been booked and these will be presented between the dance sets. The entertainers who will perform include Noreen Connor, vocalist; Betty DiMeco, accordionist; Gloria
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
AUiatiOTl Com.
 Morris Resigns


 Hartford, Conn, Jan. B. (UPD-Stste AerOnautics Com missioner Charles L. Morris, Newt0wns resigned today to Gov. Hurley.
 Morris, appointed in 1881 by former Gov. Wilbur L. Cross, was not slated for re-appOint- maent, although a Democrat. His term would have expired June 1, this year. His resigna- ton, said Gov. Hurley, takes effect March 12.
 The commissioner, it was un- derstOOd, will engage in a pri- vate enterprise. He was a for mer president of the National Association of Aviation Off, ciaIS.
 No successor has been cOnsid- cred as yet, according to the governor.
 Meanwhile, Gov. Hurley an- nounced the appointment of Robert c. McKOne, Hartford, as deputy Quartermaster- gen. eraI of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

ory of one who had performed so much good while in their midst. Each teacher devoted a few minutes in telling her class of the splendid work accomplished by Miss Lord.
 Special music was rendered during the Mass by Miss Jane Barrett, or ganist and the Church trio, includ- ing Mrs. John Collins, Miss Helen Kirby, and Kenneth Malsch. Mrs. Collins solo at the Offertory was Pie Jesu," and William O'Brien sang 'Panis Angelicus" at Commun- ion. As recessional the trio sang MendelSohn's Consolation"
 In, the absence Of Mayor Vincent Scully who is ill, John s. Monagan, President of the Board of Alderman attended with Comptroller Thomas Conlon.
 The Waterbury Teachers ASsocia- tion was represented by Anna E. M. Dwyer, Mary K. Finnan, Katherine Doherty, Julia G. Sullivan, Helen F. Devine, Mary E. Kennedy, Gertrude Doran, Marian Rhodes, Francis E.. Grace, Rosemary G. Foley, Helen R.. Mcdonald, and Lucy Shanahan.
 Interment was in old St. Joseph's cemetery with committal service by Father Morrison and Father O'Shea.
 Delegations
 The Board of Education was present including, Superintendent Thomas J. Condon, Thomas P. Ash ton, Dr. Francis P. Barnes, Perry Graicerstein, Anna D. Hadden, Hell en B. Hitchcock, John J. Kearney, Emma c. Lowell, Dr. Harold Perk- inson, and Raymond F. Stone.
 Representative from the Princi- pals association were: Joseph P. Kennedy, Thomas F. Nolan, John G. Gilmartin, John M. Brophy, All- na M. Skehan, Loretto FitzPatrick.
 Other associations whose dele gates were in attendance were: Classroom Department of National Education Association, Miss Sarah Fahy of New York; Classroom De- partment of Connecticut State Teachers Association, Miss Helen Mulloy of Hartford; Connecticut Teachers League, Miss Amelia Young of Norwich; State Teachers Retirement League, Miss Dorothy Shanley and Miss Margaret Dor- eSey.
 The New Haven Teachers League of the National Education Associa- tion included: Helen Collins, Thom- as Richardson, Mary OConnor, Is- adore Weller, Margaret McLough- lin, and Elizabeth Kelly.
 Also present were members of the Teachers Associations of New Ha- ven, Torrington, Stamford, Darien,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Impressive Tribute
 Paid Miss Daisy Lord
Rites Held for Beloved Teacher-WiIby Students Observe Moment of Silence; Many Officials Present

Representatives of city depart ments, delegations from national, state and city Teachers Associations, and members of social organizations paid tribute this morning in attend ing services for one of their mem- bers, Miss Daisy Lord.
 The funeral, one of the largest conducted in this city in many years, was held from the Mulville Funeral Home at 9:15 o'clock to the Blessed Sacrament Church. At 10 o'clock Rev. Francis Barrett celebrated a solemn high Mass, assisted by Rev. Edward L. Morrison as deacon, and Rev. Neil Doyle as sub-deacon. Seat ed in the Sanctuary were: Monsignor Valdambrini, Rev. Francis O'Shea Rev. George Reilley, Rev. Raymond Shea of New Haven, and Rev. Thomas Lynch of Montville.
 Silent Tribute
 During that time at Wilby High School, the faculty and students ob- served 8 moment of silence in mem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

many other communities. A "deb" dance will be feature of the Omaha, Neb., celebration. A wed- ding ball to be preceded by & gen. uine wedding, will be a celebration feature at Delta, Colo. St. Paul, Minn., is employing its biggest party both as benefit affair and as 8 farewell to its National Guard, which shortly is to move to it's training camp. AS this date coincides with the opening of the annual St. Paul Winter Carnival, 1t will be at- tended by the Carnival King and other prominent in that spectacular event. At the big birthday ball in Baltilnore's Fifth Regiment Ar mory, Tom Harmon, outstanding gridiron hero of Michigan, will be the guest of honor.
 New York'S big feature celebra- tion will be the annual Waldorf party in which society and celebri- ties collaborate. It is one of many birthday parties in the big city, however. The Harlem party, known as the Savoy Cruise Costume Ball, with Bill Robinson as its chairman, and noted negro singers and dancers among it's participants, promises to surpass anything of its kind ever conducted here.
 Elsewhere in other parts of the nation the concluding day of the Fight 1nfantile Parlysis" campaign will be marked by celebrations equally numerous and colorful as the millions dance, and, by so doing, help swell the fund, which, when applied by the National Foundation for Infantile Parlysis, will enable thousands of infantile parlysis vic- tins to walk, and, in time, to join in the dancing at future benefit parties and balls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
With Your Money! Underprivileged Chil- dren Here Given Chance to Fight for
 Happiness

Over $716 was expended during the past month in buying equip. ment for underprivileged chil- dren of Waterbury. announced Chairman Francis Mcdonald of the Infantile Paralysis Campaign committee today. The equipment included braces, crutches and other needed essentials to teach disabled children to walk again. The money was taken from the fund made possible by 1940's in- fantile paralysis campaign here, reported Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, chairman of the committee in charge of administering the fund. half of the donations received in the current campaign will re- main in Waterbury to continue the good work, Chairman Mo Donald assured Waterburians to- day.
 It was also announced that the local committee plans to send a 15-year-old girl to New York for treatment. It will be a long fight it has been said and the little girl faces the possibility of years convalescent spell with 8 smile. It will cost $l,700 for the treat ment and the money will be taken from the campaign receipts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
RAYMOND DELBER
 FATALLY INJURED
ThomastOn Coaster, 9, Runs Into Car; Succumbs
 Hour After Accident

Thomaston, Jan. 29- Raymond Deliber, nine, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Deliber of the Carter road, died early last evening at the Wa terbury hospital from injuries suf- fered when the sled on which he was coasting slid in the path of an automobile on Carter road.
 The driver ot the car, according to police authorities, was John GromoShak of 35 Main street, Ter ryville, who was released on his own recognizance by Officer James P. Ryan who investigated the accident.
 Raymond, fourth grade pupil at the Grove street school, was slid- ing from the driveway of his home into the road when the accident oc- cured. He suffered fractured skull and other injuries in the acci- dent which happened about 5:30. According to hospital authorities he died at 6:55 without regaining con- SciouSnesS.
 Survivero are his parents, two sisters, ThurZa and Barbara, and a brother Donald.
 The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Hotchkiss funeral home, 46 High street, with Rev. Leonard Smith of ficiating. Burial will be in West cemetery. Plymouth. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon from to o'clock and tomorrow evening from 2 to g o'clock.
 Barbara, a sister of the deceased youth, has been a hospital patient for the past 13 weeks suffering se- were burns. She will have to re- main at the hospital much longer her physician reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
OVERCOME BY GAS

Bridgeport, Conn, Jan. 29-CUP) Four men nearly were overcome late yesterday by Chlorine gas es- caping from & huge tank at the American Fabrics O., plant. One hundred other employees were forc- ed to leave the building.
 The four men who were affected by the fumes were given treatment and sent home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

The funeral of William J. Laffin will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, S11 Baldwin street, to St. Francis Xav- fer church where a solmen high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in the new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Funeral services for Zalman Lev enter were conducted yesterday aft ernoon at the home, 163 Fulton Park avenue, with Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf officiating. Burial was in Sharith Israel cemetery.
 Funieral services for Arvid Finn berg were held yesterday afternoon at the AlderSon Funeral Home. Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church, officiated. Burial was in the old Pine Grove cemetery.
 The fuieral of Perley H. White will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:3O o'clock from the Reyes Funeral Home, 69 Pearl street, to the Zion Baptist church where services will be held at 2 o'clock. Rev. B. w. Crowder, pastor, will officiate. Bur- ial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening and tomorrow morning,
 Funeral Serivces for Frank H. Miller, former Waterbury fireman, who died Sunday in Groton, were held yesterday afternoon at the Vim cent Funeral Home in Simsbury. Burial was in Hartford.
 The funeral of Thomas Kelly of A Hawkins street will be held to- morrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street, to St. Thomas church for a high Mass of requiem at o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Ella June (Bartow) Norton will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Joseph P. c. Johnson, pastor of the Christian Advent church, will offi- ciate. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from to 5 p. m. and from 2 to g p. m.
 The funeral of John Daddona was held this morning from his home, 467 Walnut Street Extension at 8 o'clock to St. Lucy's church. A sol- ernn high Mass of requiem was cele- brated at g o'clock by the Rev. Felix Scoglio assisted by Rev. Michael McVerry as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadile as Sub-deacon.
 thur Mastrantone, Joseph Rinaldi, Joseph Lanza, Salvatore Perugini, and Raymond NarciSo.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father McVerry.
 The funeral of Anthony P. Sere- dinskas was held from his home 595 North Riverside street this morn ing at 8:l5 o'clock to St. Joseph,S Church. A requiem Mass was cele- brated at g o'clock by Rev. Joseph Valantiejus.
 The bearers were: Frank Semetas, Charles JonaitiS, Stanley Kveselis, Brony Goshen, Michael LisauSkaS and Charles Shakinas.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with services by Father Valantiejus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

has the variety in terpsichorean Undertakings been so marked as will bG the case at the parties and balls .which will mark the celebration Of President Roosevelt's tifth-ninth Birthday.
 lTo the office of Kieth Morgan, National Chairman of the Commit tee for the Celebration of the Pres ddent's birthday, have come advance copies of cards and programs deal iH1g with the dance plans through out the nation. These show that the types of dancing will range from the Tatnbunctious gyrations of jitterbugs to the dignified grace Of the tlne- aaenored minuet.
 sssn Balls of Every Description
 sa1rhey include military balls, fancy NRess balls, old-fashioned square yIances, ballet dances, hillbilly dances, exhibition chorus routines by charming debutantes, dances of all sorts and descriptions in addition .k6 the evry-day tyepe of dancing pnogram made specially attrative by by tn presence of big name bands.
 OGN6IdI O1 bIIC Nd1 oAO AAA volved in single communities. It has long been the custom in Washing ton, D. c. to stage many birthday celebrations, with the celebrantS and the celebrities moving from one ho- tel to another to participate in each Of the parties. And this program has served ehis year as a model for other communities.
 Miami, Fla, with its host of win ter vacationists, is one such com- Inunity. Jackson, Miss, where square dances and Indian dances and hlll- bifly orchestras right out of the hills are to function, is another city where the number and varieties of the birthday parties is noteworthy. Seattle, Wash, will stage formal dance at the Olympic Hotel, an old timers" dance at the Cenator Au- ditorium, and a movie" ball at the Trianon Ballroom. Portland, Ore, has listed two formal dances, one in the huge Masonic Temple and also 8 benefit dinner dance at the Aero Club. Dallas, Tex, has carded three big dancing parties, one of them a colorful military ball. Phoe- nix, Ariz., lists three birthday balls and fourteen other cities in that state each list one or more such parties, and it is expected that the
 atirO State Legislature will appear
 the dance in Sciot's Auditorium sa ohoeniX.
 Hartford Goes Old-FaShiOned The fashioned square dance will come into its own in birthday celebrations at Hartford, Conn.,, Durham, N. Car, Seattle, Wash, Dallas, Tex, San Angelo, Tex, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
Millions Dance That Thousands May Walk
Entire Nation to Join in Grand Finale of l94 Fight i. InfantIe Paralysis" Campaign

New York January 29 - Caperngs of all kinds, rom the rockng to the stately will mark the grand 1nale on
 night The slogan Millions dance that thousands may walk" which used when birthday celebrations first employed means of financing the war agaSt tne concudng activity of the annual campaigns But never
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
CITY OFFICIALS
 ATTEND FUNERAL
Health Department Staff Represented at Rites for
 "Terry" COughIsn

City officials and co-workers at- tended the funeral services of Ter renee F. Coughlan, former member of the Health department, which was held this morning from his home, II South street, to St. Francis Xavier church. A solemn high re- quiem Mass was celebrated at g o'clock by the Rev. David O,Keefe, assisted by Rev. James Broderick as deacon,' and Rev. James Sullivan as Sub-deacon.
 Mayor Vincent Scully, who is i'll, was represented by his executive secretary, John P. Fitznaurice. Dr. E. J. Godfrey headed delegation from the Health department which included: Thomas Murphy, Samuel Menichino, James Sheehen, Dr. Richard Gilyard, pr. E. w. Good enough, Lucy Reid, Lillian O'Con- nor, Julia Quill, Rosemary Bowling, Attracta Murray, Mary Bowling, Nellie Strong, Stella Belanger, Joan Bradley, Bessie Shea, Ann Shea, Amelia Gumpper, Nellie Kenny, Mary Canfield, Mary Kinnane, Mary Grady, Belle Wilson and Ag- nes Sheehy.
 The bearers were: D. J. Slavin, Bernard Seery, Francis X. Bergin, Thomas Kelley, Edward Carmody and Edward Halleran.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary with committal services by Rev. James Sullivan and Rev. James Broderick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
SUBMARINE LAUNCHED

Portsmouth. N. H.. Jaa. 20-( (UP) -- The submarine Marlin was launched at nortsmouth navy yard today with Mrs. John D. Vain right, wife Of the rear-admlral who Is yard clAQmandant, as sponsor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
CARD or THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighborf, especially The Chase Forement Aspoolnted and Depts. gl and e and ''he Mutual Aid Association Of Tho Mfg. Co, for ilornl of' forlnRs and tho expressions of sym. pRthy and Kindness shown uh dur Ing our Fe0ent hereay unneDt ibr Heath Of our beloved Father asd Edward if, Smith,
 MRS. WILLIAM MACLEOD
 and FAMILY,
 JAMES SMITH and FA1iILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29

Naugatuck, Shelton, Watertown, Middletown, New London, and Nor walk.
 The Auxiliary A. O. H., Division 5, was represented by Nellie Mo Carthy, Sara Doyle, Mrs. Edward Rafferty, Mrs. J. Marinan, Mrs. B. O'Reilly, Mrs. Nora Doyle, Mrs. Frank Penney.
 The Daughters of Isabella dele gation included: Mrs. Frank Dutel. Mrs. Henry Hayden, Mrs. Margaret Greaney, Mrs. J. Peters, Mrs. F Teller, and Mrs. Horer Trouex.
 Miss Kathleen Oow1ey attended as head of the Waterbury Girls Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
BAN CLOSED SHOP

Washington, Jan. 29-(UP) - Chairman Carl Vinson of the house naval affairs committee today in- troduced legislation to ban the closed shop in plants working on defense contracts and to require mediation of all labor disputes in those plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
IN MEMORIAM

Tn memory of our beloved wife, mother and sister. Mrs. Mae McNa- mara Harrington, who died one year ago, January 2e, 1940.
 (Signed) " ROBERT A. HARRINGTON
 and SONS, and
 MCNAMARA FAMILY.
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Hartford Goes OId-FaShiOned
 ], The old-fashioned square dance will come into its own in birthday celebrations at Hartford, Conn, Durham, N. Car, Seattle, Wash, Dallas, Tex, San Angelo, Tex, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of William J. Laffin will be held tomorrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 811 Baldwin street, to St. Francis Xav- fer church where a solmen high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in the new St. JoSeph's cemetery.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29
Home-makers Club

In spite of the fact that number of
the members of the Cheerio Home
Makers ub have been out ,vacationing
and attending various meetings there is
a marked increase of interest and at
tendance over last summers work. II
takes tine to get organized, and we
learn to love the things with which we
are connected, in proportion to our &C
tivity We are still working on ON
club project-making a quilt. In keep
ing with the purpose of the cub the
ladies' many of whom have never quilt
ed, are taking advantage of the oppor-
tunity to learn, ana find 1t very fasci-
mating.
The Club will meet Monday morning
September l, at the home of Mrs. E. F
Young, Jr, 2OO9-24th Street, at ten
o'clock
Mrs R. L. Young, Reporter
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29
More Than
lOOOCMEs
Attend
Women's Correctional Meeting In
Birmingham Royalty Entertained
And Well Attended

On Tuesday August 18th, Mi es Mem
orial College in Birmingham, Alabama
was the scene of the greatest Women's
Correctional Council of the c. M. =
Church in the kastmy u SzE shSrsh.
Thousands of women, men and chi dren
both white and colored from Maine tc
California were present.
Mrs. Rosie Hollis, correctional presi-
dent presided. The largest delegation
seemed to have come from Texas. Two
full railroad coaches with many auto
mobiles carried delegates and friends tc
Birmingham. The Bishops present were
R A Carter patron bishop of Chicago, III.
H P Porter, Jackson, Tenn, intertain-
ing bishop, A Bray, Chicago, ILL.,, James
A Hamlet, Kansas City, Kansas, H
Moore, Holly Springs, Miss. General
officers present were: Drs. Luther
Stewart, Editor of the Christian Index
James r Starks Editor of the Western
Index; F L Lewis, Secretary of King
dom Extension; B w Doyle, Secretary Of
Education; 3 Boyd Secretary of S. p
w. & O.; B Smith, Secretary of Re-
hgious Education; c E chatham, Secre-
tary of Public Relations; E F DUR, Sc
, cretary of Lay Activities.
| Mrs. Hollis Presided with ease anc
much dignity over this great meetAs
One of our Miss women in the person
of Mrs. R. L. Young was one of the
presiding cbairmans during one Of Nc
afternoon sessions. Miss. was well re-
presented both in number and finance
Some Miss. Presiding Elders prescn'
were: Reverends T M Co eman, W =
Foster and R L Young Bishop R A
Carter, patron bishop preached the 11:@
o'clock sermon Sunday morning Bishop
J H Moore preached the 300 o'clock
sermon.
Great was the Correctional Meeting
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29

seeking to force the University of Miss
ouri to admit Lloyd Gaines, Negro, &c
the law department The state courts
held that the law, making mandatory
separation of the races in schools, pro.
hibted the University from admit
ing Negroes. The Supreme Court did
not ba e IT'S opinion on tn state segre
cation law 1t held that if state pro-
vides educatio1l opportun. ties for white
youth the same opportunities must lie
provided for N gro youth. However
the dec sion specf ca ly stated that if
any branch of work was not provided
white youth, the State did not have to
provide it for Negroes.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29
CO1O
CONVENTION

Mesdames Johnnie Gi1ispis Matte
Bell, R B Gillispie and Mr.. S L Pickens
motored to Summit, Miss. on August 70
They were guests of the Sunday School
Convention held by Presiding Elder Fl
D. Rhodes. The Presiding Elder was
very happy to welcome them to the
Convention The visitors. expressed
themselves as having enjoyed the Con-
vention immensely.
Reverend Rhodes Meridian friends
and elsewhere will be very happy te
know that he is making Rome How
over on the Brookhaven District.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29
ECHO
DRIVE

W. are driving for thsee hur ured sub
scribers during our H. B. A. Boards
We are asking each president to bring
to the Board a minimum of two sub.
for subscriptions to the Echo from Sept
LIST through September 18th.
months 40c months 75c IL months S1.2s
We hope that each president viii see
to it that we get not less than two new
subscriptions or two renewals from eacf
lodge.
This can easily be done if each of u
will manifest the proper interest
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1941-08-29
ABOUT FOLK
KNOW

A revival is being conducted at Zion
Hi c. M. E. Church by the Reverend
Thomas Sanders, Jr, for Reverend z
F. Young. Poster. and his members. The
meeting opened Monday night
Mr.. A L. Brown of Dalevil1e was in
the HBA office Saturday on business
pertaining to his local lodge.
Mrs. Pearlie Bouchee is in the Mattye
Hersee Hospital where she underwent
an operation She is resting fairly we'll
Mr. Preston Hardy accompanied by
little Albert Porter, has been visiting
in Laure. Mr.. Hardy returned to tbs
city Monday.
Reverend VIM. Moore of Dalevile
was in the office of the HBA Monday
on business pertaining to his loci odge
Mrs Ethel Harris of Birmingham, Ala
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Shad-
wick of Meridian, was in the city Sat-
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