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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
DeKALB

Dear Editor:
Lodge No. 113 is asking that you
hold one of the June Boards with us.
We will give you big time. If you
can possibly do so, be with us on the
4th, 5th, 18th or 18th. We mean to
do all we can in the 1000 Member
ship drive.
H. c. Jennings, President.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
Commencement Speakers Are
Announced

In the monthly meeting of the Fac
ulty Council last Monday night, Pres
ident Bell announced that DIR. Willis
]. King, President, Cannon Theolog-
ical Seminary; and Reverend Betram
w. Doyle, General Secretary, Gener-
al Conference, Board of Education,
Colored M. E. Church, Nashville, Ten
nessee, will deliver TIL e commence
ment addresses in May.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
WAYNESBORO

Dear Editor:
This is agent KinsIow. We are still
working. Am not keeping much fuss
this time, but just watch my record.
don't know what the prize will be
this time, but get mine ready.
VIM. Kinslow, President.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Mr.. Chas. Shedd, manager of the
Goodwill Printing Company spent
very pleasant weekend at his home
visiting his family.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Misses Lille B. Ray and Lille
Brown were pleasant guests of Miss
Matte L. Larkin last Sunday,
Mr.. Earl Dansby of Nashville, Ten
nessee, a Meridianite, has been visit
ing in the city for the past week.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Mr.. Brown McRee of Quitman was
in the office Saturday of last week on
business. He brought in six applica-
tons for membership to his lodge.
Watch Brother McRee. He means to
do business between now and June.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
BRAXTON

Mr.. Secretary:
You will find enclosed one applica-
ton for new member, please rush
the policy to me. We mean to see to
it that we reach t h 1000 mark by
June.
A. G. Kennedy, No. 239.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Master Tavern Beard, son of Rev.
and Mrs. Luke Beard of Go, Frank
Berry Court, is confined to his bed on
account of illness.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Dear Editor:
You will find application blanks
for new members. Rush me some
more b tanks by return mail We
mean to clean up between now and
the June Board.
j. w. Pitts, President, No. 324.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Mrs. Ella Morrell, President of
Lodge No. 76 has spent a very pleas
ant winter in Homestead, Pa, where
she was the house guest of her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Morrell is now at home in
Laurel. Miss.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Mr.. Sam Jasper, the energetic pres
ident Of Lodge No. 40 was in the
office the latter part of last week on
business pertaining to his local lodge
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
Wanted!

We are now searching for a man,
woman or probably young girl who
wants to do something. One with a
reputation and character, one who
knows how to meet the public, to en-
ter into this new field Since we do
not have colored florist in the city,
we are going to have it, we need it,
we must have it. The time has come
that Negroes must do business for
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
About Folk
We Know

Mr.. Wn. Kinslow of Waynesboro
was in the office last week on bust
ness pertaining to his local lodge.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

terminate in the June Board. Yot
may count on me to do my part.
Jenkin Cyrus, Pres, No. 1876.
MASHULAVILLF
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17

Mrs. Anna Ora h m of Carson,
mother of Mrs. R. L. Young, made
Continued on page 2
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20 Open New Floral
Shop I'm Meridian

very few of them have the courage to
do. AS Editor of the Weekly Echo, I
have fully decided that a group of us
are going to get together and start
such a business.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
DRAMATIC CLUB PRESENTS
PLAY

The Richard B. Harrison Dramatic
Club presented "Spooky Tavern" a
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-04-17
ALC0RN A. M COLLEGE announces SPEAKER;

Mississippi. Standard Negro
newspaper of character, circu-
lation and opinion, with more
than 10000 readers
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
UNEMPLOYMENT
CHECKS HIGHER
$ll.2l Paid During De-
Cember; New State Laws
Made This Possible

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 30-The size
of the average check paid for one
week of unemployment in Connect
cut reached high Of $11.21 during
December, State Labor Commits
sioner Cornelius j. Danaher an
nounced today, as compared to an
average payment of 1898 for a SIM
liar period in 1910.
The increase in the amount of
the check, it was said, is due to pro-
visions of the law passed at the last
session Of the assembly which in
creased the amount of payments to
be made to the unemployed. Still
further increases in the average
payment may be expected, it was
said, when workers with larger an
nual earnings apply for unemploy-
ment compensation. The bulk Of
those now receiving unemployment
compensation are garment and con-
'struction workers, with some non
defense workers who have been laid
off because of priorities. The higher
wages paid in war industries and
which are now being credited to
those workers accounts will ulti-
mately be reflected in average pay
ments close to the maximum Of
$4,000 when the present industrial
activity subsidies,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
SECOND CHURCH
SOCIETIES BUSY
Calendar of Events Next
Week Highlighted By
Union Service Sunday

A busy week is in store for var
ious organizations of the Second
Congregational church next week,
according to the calendar of events
listed this morning.
The calendar follows:
Sunday, Feb. 1: 1890 a. m. Morn
ing worship, Kindergarten depart
ment. 11:45 a. m. Church school,
Sunday Noon club, Davenport Bible
class. 200 p. m. Orchestra rehears-
al. 500 p. m. Pilgrim Fellowship.
7:30 p. m. Union service at First
church.
Monday, Feb. Q: 400 p. m. Girl
Scouts. TOO p. m. Basketball group.
7:3O p. m. Leadership Training
school. 800 p. m. Girls Sorority.
Tuesday, Feb. 8: 800 p. m. Junior
Boys basketball group. 400 p. m.
Social dancing class. TOO p. m. Miss
and Mr.. Club supper. 1880 p. M.
badminton.
Wednesday, Feb. 4: $3.50 a. m.
Surgical dressings. 2:30 p. m. Board
netting 800 p. m. Women's Asso-
citation. 800 p. m. intermediate
Boys basketball group. 400 p. m.
Brownies. 7:30 p. m. Sea Scouts.
7:3O p. m. Red Cross sewing. $3.50
a. m. Red Cross sewing. 200 p. m.
Red Cross sewing.
Thursday, Feb. 5: 2:30 p. m. Week
day School Of Religion assembly in
church. 400 p. m. Cubs. 1880 p. m.
Badminton.
Friday, Feb. 6: 400 p. m. Junior
choir rehearsal. 1880 p. m. Senior
choir rehearsal E30 p. IN. Boy
Scouts.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Incendiary Bombs Are
Danger Threat toU.S.
Former English Air Warden Tells Local Group OF Vast
Amount of Damage They Can Do

figures that America would be easy
prey for fire bombs.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Plowden
conferred with Mayor Vincent A.
Scully, Chief Air Warden James j.
Curtin and several others in the
mayors office. Subsequently she
spoke to a group of key defense
leaders in the aldermanic chambers,
She was accompanied by Mrs.
Eleanor Grant Rigby, commandment
of of Women's Motor Corps of the
state.
Women as well as men must play
important roles in civilian defense,
she said. Every grown-up, she said,
should be able to handle fire equip
ment and extinguish incendiaries.
Among Mrs. PloWden'S recommen-
dations were: Clearing of attics of
rubbish; establishment of basement
shelters in homes by supporting
beams; distribution of first aid kits
to all wardens; self-contained ward
en- units in factories; continued
training of Wardens and freight
ers.
Mrs. PloWden had been living for
some years in England when the
Nazis started their aerial assault.
Born in New York, she attended
Miss Porter's school at Pennington,
and she recalled visiting Waterbury
several times.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
DRIVE TO Get
STAMPS Is ON
Post Office Crowded With
Last Minute Rush of
Motorists

Officials at the post Office reported
today that "the invasion has be-
gum. Waterburians apparently have
awakened to the fact that tomorrow
is the last day for purchase Of au-
tomobile tax stamps, and that now
is the time for action. Lines OF
purchasers began TO form this
morning in the post office lobby.
During the past sixteen days the
stamps have been en- sale in Wat
erbury. and 1880 have been sold,
according to postal officials. 1t is
estimated that 5000 or 10000 per-
sons in this city have yet to secure
the federal stickers, which must be
displayed on all vehicles on The
highway by Feb. 2, except those
specifically G. empted by the terms
of the Revenue Act of 194l.
Severe penalties are provided by
law for all car owners who fail 10
equip their cars, trucks, and motor
cycles with the federal stamps be-
fore Monday. Only owners of cars
not in use at all at the present
time on public highways are allow
ed to delay their purchase of the
tax stamps until such time as they
decide TO operate their cars.
Lines of purchasers are forming
now at the post office. Procrasti-
mating Waterburians, unite! This is
the last call.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

Tim Manning, John Rossi; Mrs.
Radford, Violet Capone; Mr.. Har-
greaves, Pasquale Bredice.
A special meeting of the club will
be held Sunday morning at $50
at the parish hall for the purpose
of completing arrangements for the
presentation
Blue Devils Victorious
The Blue Devils defeated the Tri-
Squires by a score Of 26 to "a in
basketball game sponsored by the
Inter-Club Council of the Brooklyn
YMCA last night. D'Agostino and
Dunnigan were high scorers for the
Blue Devils, and Capt. Vendetti and
Norelli starred for the Tri-SquareS.
A large crowd attended the game
which was followed by dancing.
Two games will be played Sunday
afternoon, The Orioles will meet the
Speedboys at 2:30, and the Rams
will play the Raiders at $3.50
Student Choir Rehearsal
The st. Joseph's church student
choir will hold rehearsal tonight
at 7:30 at the choir room. Professor
Alexander J. Aleksis will be in
in charge. Preparations will be made
for program to be presented at the
annual church choir concert on
February Is.
Federation Meeting
The meeting of the Federation of
Lithuanian Roman Catholic socie-
ties originally scheduled for tonight
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
VISITING NURSE
ASSN. TO MEET
Annual Meeting Monday
Goal Not Yet Reached
But Success Seen

The Waterbury Visiting Nurse as
ISOLATION will have its annual meet
ing Monday afternoon at five
o'clock, it was announced today
The board of incorporation and the
directors will be in session at that
time, and various reports covering
the activities of the past year will
be given.
Edward r. Jones, chairman of the
recent drive for $4,000 for main
tenance funds for 1912, will report
on the success of the campaign,
which was officially ended with re-
port meeting at the Central Y. M
G. A. on Monday, at which time
$16,685 had been turned in by cam
paign workers.
Contributions to the drive, how
ever are still trickling in, with the
fund now standing at nearly ST.
500, and hopes are still held OF
reaching at least the $4,000 mark
Fifty dollars has been collected
from the fund boxes which were
placed by the committee at strategic
spots around town.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

members Of the departing contin-
gent assembled at the railroad sta
ton.
AS the train moved away from
the platform enroute to the induc-
ton center, Miss Grey followed
waving vigorously at the faces glued
against the train windows.
Keep your fingers crossed" she
said to her brother, a 21-year-old
registrant classified in local draft
board 15-B.
Previous to the departure Miss
Grey had solemnly promised her
brother she would send him photos
from Paramount studio, and that
she would call him by telephone
as soon as she discovered which
training camp he had been as
signed.
Miss Grey, whose meteoric rise
in FINLAND followed selection as
Miss Waterbury and Miss Connect
cut in beauty contests, appeared in
the New York stage production Of
Louisiana Purchase" Together
with other chorines in the Broad
way musicals, she signed contract
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
MAINE LOSES BIG
CANNING PLANT

Freedom, Me-, Jan. 80 -CUP)-
Two hundred persons were without
Jobs and 300 farmers were without
a market today as result of a $780,
600 fire which destroyed the Mon
mouth canning factory, the towns
only industry.
Firemen were hampered by freez-
Ing temperatures and five persons
were forced out when sparks from
the factory fire ignited their homes
last night.
Nearly all the 900 residents of
the town gain their support from
the factory which employed 200 per-
sons during the rush season. Nearly
100 tons of dry beans was included
in the loss.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

requirements which will be made
necessary by the induction Of work
ers into the armed service.
According to an understanding ar
rived at between Major II. j.
Schwabacher, Occupational Director
OF the Selective Service System for
Connecticut, and the Manufacturers
Association of Bridgeport, there will
be a rigorous limitation of defer
ments IN the future with many en-
ployes now on deferment being in
Quoted. Only highly skilled work
men such as tool makers, die max
ers, tool settlers and other nom
replaceable Workmen on jobs re-
curing at least three years train
ing will continue to receive defer
ment.
Mr.. Maloney stated that replace
mentS in industries would have to
come from those below draft age,
that is, from 16 to 10; men over draft
age; the physically handicapped and
women and, in this connection, Mr..
Maloney said, "In my opinion the
geratest single reservoir of workers
to which the manufacturers may
look for requirements is the women
of the state. In again urging manu-
facturers to give thought to the
present. training of these women for
war work let me emphasize that, in
my opinion, to date women have not
been used as extensively nor in the
kind of work which will help to allie
viate the condition bound to exist
after April /. Manufacturers have
stated they have no objection to the
use of women, and 1t is true they
are being employed on inspection
jobs but only in rare exceptions on
production. The important thing
now is that they begin to think Of
women in terms of production"
work, as direct requirements for the
men who are going to be indicted"
Mr.. Maloney stated that one of the
principal difficulties now in secur-
ing women for training courses was
that there was no remuneration paid
during the six weeks training period
and that frequently no gerater pay
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was received on these jobs than ON
inspection jobs which were learned
at the manufacturers expense.
''The outstanding fact of the
whole labor supply problem, Mr..
Maloney said, sis that we have got
to be thinking now in terms Of sew
eral months from now. We know
that many men now engaged in pro-
duction work are going to be in
Quoted; they will have to be replaced
by women. I cannot state too
strongly that the wise manufacturer
is the one who is making his prepar-
ations now for the replacement OF
women on the production line"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

William j. Derwin, chairman Of
the arrangements committee for
the ball, has secured the voluntary
services of more than a score of
local entertainers who will perform
during the ball. Harry x. Cashin
will be master of ceremonies More
than 1000 seats will be available for
those who prefer to look on at the
colorful spectacle.
Roger Walsh, chairman Of the
ticket committee, reports a record
breaking advance sale of ~tickets.
The campaign for the Presidents
Birthday Ball and for the Mile of
Dimes has been in charge of Co.
chairmen Francis Mcdonald and
Thomas P. Cassidy. Each said to-
day that he was highly pleased
with the response to the public ap-
peal.
Both local radio stations have
presented series of special broad
casts from the Mile of Dimes booth
in Exchange Place. Scores of local
residents have taken part in the
informal programs.
For the ball tonight patriotic dec
orations have been provided by
Bart Quilter, palms for the stage
by ORourke g. Birch, and furnish
ings for the guest boxes by Ray
Leggett of the Hadley Furniture
Co.
Dance that others may walk"
Is the theme of the Diamond Jubi-
lee Balls, which mark the Presi-
dents Goth birthday,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

Incendiary bombs offer a very
dangerous threat to the United
States and must be dealt with quick
ly and efficiently or they will cause
widespread damage, Waterbury's air
raid wardens were told last night
by Mrs. Humphrey Plowden, aide to
Executive Director James M. Lands
of the Office of Civilian Defense, and
former deputy air warden at Oxford,
England. Speaking at general
meeting of wardens at Wildly high
school, Mrs. Plowden said that while
in Germany as a newspaperwoman
before the war she was told by key
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
LYNDA GREY SEES
DRATFEES DEPART
Movie Actress Flies Here
From California to Bid
Farewell to Brother

Lynda Grey, one of the Brass
City's more important gifts to the
silver screen, flew here by plane
today to say goodbye to her BROTH
tr, Howard j. Grey of SIT North
Riverside street, one of a group of
draftees who left for induction into
the army this morning.
Nattily attired, Miss Grey, cur
rently cast in the movie Louisiana
Purchase" now being made in Hol-
UWood, mingled and chatted with
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

Leonard DeManno was elected
president of the Catholic Youth Or
ganization of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel church at a meeting last
night at the parish hall. He will
succeed Thomas Thomas. Other Of
ficers named are: Vice-president,
Edith Rossi; secretary, Anne DAN
gelo; treasurer, James Geronimo.
Plans were completed for a gen.
eral quiz and social next Thursday
night at the parish hall. Members
of the C. Y. o. units of st. Lucy's
and Our Lady of Lourdes churches
have been invited. The committee
making arrangements is composed
of James Natalie, Edith Rossi, Doris
zurlo, Anne D'Angelo and John
Ieronimo.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Len DeManno Heads
Mount Carmel CYO
Society President Succeeds Thomas Thomas; Drama
tic Club Plans Three=Act Comedy February II
BROOKLYN NEWS

church. Dancing will follow the
play.
Members of the cast follow:
George Radford, Charles Garguilo;
Elsa Manning, Laura Sparano;
Martin Radford, James Ieronimo;
Alice Manning, Clotilda Fiorucci;
Clara Radford, Josephine D'Angelo;
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
II Tonight Climaxes March of Dimes Drive
WomenLoom AS Best
Labor Requirements
Only War Workers in Skilled Classes to Get Draft
Exemption After April

Hartford, Conn, January 80. - The United States
Employment Service is already taking steps to meet the
situation in the labor market after April when draft
authorities will no longer extend exemption to workers
except in the highly skilled categores Leonard Maloney
Director of the u S. Employment Service said today.
survey of their personnel and estimate the number Of
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Commander

Commander
posting of colors, pledges, inspec-
ton, drill
Awards-Lieut. Clarence Marsel-
la. address to the boys: William
harrington. Remarks: Chairman
Edward Fitzgerald, O'Grady drill,
prayer, retrieving of colors.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Capacity Crowd Is
Expected To Attend
Annual Celebration
Grand March Scheduled for 10 P. M With Mayor
Scully Leading; demonstrating Sale of
Tickets Anticipated By Chairman Walsh

Waterbury's part in the annual March OF Dimes
throughout the nation will be claxed tonight with the
Presidents Birthday Ball at Hamilton Park pavilion.
capacity crowd will gather to help the Fight nante Par
aysis Campaign and to pay tribute to the nations
mander-in-chief. The grand march, scheduled for 10
o'clock, will be led by Mayor Vincent A. Scully concert
will be offered at o'clock, with dancing starting at
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Assistant
corps will entertain previous to
the official program.
Lieut.. Clarence Marsella will
present the awards and William
harrington, past commander OF
the Corp. Coyle Post of the Amer
lean Legion, will address the boys.
The military commander of the
brigade, Capt. Bernard Reilly, will
be in charge of the military pro-
gram. He will be assisted by Lieut..
Bernard Burns.
The program: Assembly, roll call
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Presentation

The annual presentation OF
awards and promotions to the
members of the Catholic Boys
Brigade of st. Thomas Church
will be held this evening at 7:30
Praents and friends Of the boys
have been invited to attend this
interesting and impressive cere-
mony. The program arranged by
Commander oohn Luddy will be
highlighted by military and spe-
ciial drills conducted by the boys.
The Brigade bugle and drum
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
&naM%vyn~T
ESTABLISHED 1855
EsrABL EHED 1855

Dress Junior To Fit The Tempo OF
This AirpIone Age-Long Trousers
Suits As "Sompeck" ToiIors Them.
Sizes 8 to Is Years, SITS.
In "Prep Shop" Second Floor
Well make a monty little man
out of Junior with these next
spring model scrambled suits,
right here and now-just where
you'd naturally expect to find
them first.
They're in the fashionable tweeds
so popular among young men who
know their clothes book and are
as smart as a whip.
These scrambled suits, 8 to Is
sizes, at SITS are toiIored by
Sompeck with jacket, one pair
motching trousers-one poir
sIocks.
Charge purchases Of today and
tomorrow-biIIed in March.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
PIay Plans COMPLETED

Play Plans Completed
Tuesday, February II, has been
set as the date for the presentation
of a three-act comedy mo Father
to Guide Them" by the Mount
Carmel Dramatic club Rev. Austin
R. Saunders Is director of the play
which will be given for the benefit
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

recently to act in the film version.
The local girl finished third in
a national beauty pageant in At
lantic City few years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30

italy has decreased the winter
allotments of coal for heating homes.
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has been postponed until Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. 1t will be
held at the choir room in the old
st. JoSeph'S school.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT, Rising temper
ature tonight with occasional
light snow beginning late tonight.
Boston, Jan. 30-(UP)-Weather
forecast:
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Rising temperatures tonight; occa-
sional light snow beginning late to-
night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-01-30
TOP RANCHER

Through recent purchases, joe
McCrea, who plays the title role in
"Sullivan's Travels" now has near
ly 1900 acres comprising his cattle
ranch forty miles from Hollywood