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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
CUISTI INQUEST
FINISHED SUNDAY
Funeral of Street Dept.
Employe Was Held This
Morning

The inquest into the accident
which tok the life of Paradise Guis-
ii, SO, OF 68 Ward street, street de-
partment worker. and seriously in
jured Pasquale Cerasulo, 62, of 232
Oak street and another street en-
ploye, Domenic Altieri, IS, Of 1l8
Clinton street, was completed Sun
day by Coroner William B. Hennes-
sy. The coroner said that the testi-
mony of witnesses questioned dur
ing the inquest would have to be
transcribed and that finding would
probably be ready in another week.
Cerasulo was still on the danger
list at st. Mary's hospital where he
Is a patient. Altieri was discharged
this noon, hospital authorities said.
Altieri was found to be not seriously
injured when admitted to the hos
pital Friday.
The three men were working on
North Main street near Chestnut
Hill road Friday when an automo-
bile, driven by Frank Polletta, 40,
of 8 Easton avenue, the coroner said,
struck the three department work.
ers. The three men were working
in small excavation when Pol
letta's car ploughed through a
wooden horse which was in front of
the manhole. Giusti died shortly
after he was admitted to the hospi-
tai.
Polletta is out on $1,000 bond
bending the issuance of a finding,
the coroner said.
The funeral of Mr.. Giusti was held
this morning at $3.50 o'clock from
his home, 68 Ward street, to st.
Lucy's church. Rev. Italo Calcagni
celebrated the solemn high Mass of
requiem at 9 o'clock, assisted by
Rev. Michael McVerry as deacon,
and Rev. Felix Scoglio as Sub-dea-
con.
An honorary delegation, repre-
senting the Waterbury Street De-
partment, included Assistant Super
intendent James Mcmahon, John
Kelly, Frank Sheehy, Frank SulH-
van, and Peter McCasland.
The bearers, all members of the
Circolo Filanpropico Toscano, in
cluded Benditti Baldoni. Harry Pal
merini, Settimio Terni, Davino Gam
bogi, Serafino Fortunate and Vittorio
Guisti. Pablo Graziani attended as
an honorary bearer.
Burial was In the family plot at
Calvary cemetery with services by
Father Calcagni.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
MARK MARUCCI
FUNERAL ON WED,
Russell School. Boy Died
Following Injuries Re-
ceived in Fall

The funeral Of Mark Marucci, Jr.
l2-year-old pupil Of Russell gram
mar school, will be held from his
home. $50 Chase Parkway, tomorrow
morning at o'clock to the Church
OF Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A
solemn high Mass OF requiem will
be celebrated at 8 o'clock. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery.
Friends may call at the home this
afternoon.
Marucci died Saturday morning
at 8 O'Clock at the Waterbury hos
pital after unsuccessful efforts by
DR.. Edward H. Kirschbaum and hos
pital physicians to save his life fol-
lowing an accident at school last
week.
Miss Lillian Bowes, principal OF
Russell school, said the youngSter
fell in the basement and not in the
classroom as was given to the news
paper. Authorities said the Marucci
boy lost his balance when he at
tempted to reach for the overhead
PIPE and was admitted to the hos
pital Friday shortly before noon.
He was born on March %, 1929,
and is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Marucci, brother,
Stephen; twin sisters, Mary and
Constance; and his maternal grand
father, Silvio Spallone, all OF this
city.
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NEY-Mrs. Isabelle Ney, wife Of
James P. Ney of 80 State street, died
Sc turday at st. Mary's hospital. fol-
lowing a short illness. A native of
Manchester, she had lived in this
city for II years.
Mrs. Ney leaves, besides her hus-
band, a son, Robert; daughter,
Lorraine; and two sisters, Mrs. Ed
ward keenan, of this city and Miss
Hazel Goodwin of Hartford.
The funeral Will take place from
the Lunny funeral home, IS Cen
trail aven e, tomorrow morning at
OILS o'clock to the Church of the
Immacu ate Conception where a
solemn high Mass of requiem will
be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home this
afternoon and evening.
ROZUM-Patric.a Ann Rozum, in
FAINT daughter Of Peter and Laura
(Borkovski Rozum of 81 Madison
Street died yesterday at st. Mary S
hospital, following a Drief illness.
She was born in this city on August
20, 1941.
Besides her parents, she is sur
vived by her paGernal grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rozum; her
maternal grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Borkovski; three aunts
and one uncle.
The funeral will take place from
her home, 81 Madison Street, to st
Stanislaus Koskta church on We'd
nesday morning at a time to be an
nounced. Friends may call at the
home today and tomorrow. Burial
will be in Calvary cemetery.
MASON-J. Gordon Mason, a for
mer resident OF this city, died sud-
denly Saturday night in Meriden. A
native of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, he
lived in Waterbury before moving
to Meriden, where he had made his
home for the past % years.
Mr.. Mason served as gardener al
the State School for boys in Mer-
iden. He was a member of the Center
Congregational Church. He belonged
to Meriden lodge. A. F. g. A. M,
Keystone chapter, r. A. NJ, Hamil-
ton council, r. g. S. NJ, st. Elmo,
Commandery. Knights Templar,
Sphinx temple, A. A. o. N. M. S., Of
Hartford, Meriden chapter, o. E.
s., Meriden center lodge. I. o. o.
F., and Meriden grange.
He Is survived by a son, Donald
w. Mason, superintendent of the
Odd Fellows home in Groton, two
grandchildren, sister, Mrs. An
| ME Toggart OF Moncton, N. S., and
several nieces and nepheWs.
Funeral services will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 2::30 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
BRIDGET M'CRATH
DIED HERE TODAY
We'll Known Local Resi-
dent, Native of Ireland;
Funeral Wednesday

Miss Bridget L. McGrath. well.
known resident OF this city, dice
this morning at her home, 81 John.
son street.
A native Of Limerick, ireland, Miss
McGrath came to Waterbury as q
child. For a number OF years she
operated millinery business or
Bank street with her niece, Mrs
Agnes Carroll, under the name
of the B. & A. McGrath Shop.
Miss McGrath was a communicate
Of st. Margaret's church, in whose
affairs she took keen and active
interest.
She is survived by a number Of
nieces and nephews, and graz
rlieces and grandnephews in "a
terbury, Hartford and New York.
The funeral will be held from the
Mulville funeral home, 270 West
Main street at 8:l5 o'clock OH We'd
nesday morning to st. Margaret.
church for a solemn high Mass Of
requiem at 8 O'Clock.
Burial will be in old st. Joseph's
cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home after 7 o'clock this
evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
Report On Jan.
Transactions
kIssued Today
President of Savings Bank
Life Ins. Fund Announces
Business to Date

A total of $50, 900 worth of
life insurance business was
transacted by the Waterbury
Savings Bank during the first
month of operation-Janu-
airy 2 through 28-according
to a report issued today in
this city by Atty. Michael V.
Blansfield, president of the
Savings Bank Life Insurance
Fund of Connecticut. With
eleven banks participating in
life insurance sales 100000 worth
Of business was reported for the
entire state, according to Mr..
Blansfield. An additional $4,000
pending reveals that quarter of a
million dollars worth of business
has been done in Connecticut dur
ing the first month Of operation.
Connecticut is one of three states
granting permission for sale OF life
insurance through savings banks,
Massachusetts, and New York enjoy
ing this service for many years
past. The Legislature of 1941, main
ly through the efforts of State Sena-
tor Blansfield, set up the Savings
Bank Life Insurance Fund and its
administering board of trustees. In
addition to Senator Blansfield from
this city on the board is Edwin c.
Northrop, v.ce-president and secre-
tary Of the Waterbury Savings
Bank.
The local report on insurance
sales shows that $4,000 in insur-
ance was applied for during the %
day period and that $4,000 repre-
scented business transferred here
from other banks, usually where the
amount sought by an applicant ex-
ceeded the legal limit of $4,000. A
total Of 81 policies, amounting to
$4,000 actually was issued.
Clarence Jessell is In charge Of the
life insurance department. Of the
Waterbury Savings Bank, which is
one Of the eleven such institutions
throughout the state now Offering
this service to customers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
$50 900 Savings Bank Life Insurance Business Here
DENNIS CURTISS
FUNERAL TODAY
Rev. George B. Curtiss
Celebrates Requiem Mass
for Father

The Reverend George B. Curtiss
of st. AIMS Church, Bridgeport,
celebrated the solemn high mass of
requiem this morning at the funeral
Of his father, Dennis j. Curtiss,
which was held from the Bergin
Funeral Home, 290 East Main street
at $50 to the church OF st. Fran
els Xavier at 10 o'clock.
Rev. John Byrnes of st. Thomas
Seminary, Bloomfield, was the
deacon, with Rev. Vincent P. Fitz-
maurice of the Immaculate Con-
ception Church, Hartford, Sub-dea-
con; Rev. John O'Brien of Sacred
Heart Church, Holyoke, Mass, mas
ter, Mass, thurifer; Rev. DR..
Joyce Of st. Joseph's Church, Leices-
ter, Mass, thurifier; Rev. DIR.
James j. Murphy of ST. AIMS
Church, Bridgeport, and Rev.
Thomas F. Dwyer Of St. Charles
Church, Bridgeport, acolytes.
Among the clergy seated in the
sanctuary were the Reverends
James A. Broderick, Waterbury;
Francis M. O'Shea, Waterbury;
Leonard M. Conlon, Waterbury;
Thomas F. Lawlor, New Haven;
James p. Kerwan, Stratford; j. F..
Flanagan, Torrington; Francis J.
Murphy, Westport; F. M. Coholan,
Bridgeport; L. F. White, Stratford;
Edward l.. Morr. 81, Waterbury;
James F. O'Dea, L.:chfield; Joseph
L. Kinney, Devon; Thomas F. Hen
ahan, Bridgeport; Italo Calcagni,
Waterbury; Donald O'Leary, Water
bury; Stephen A. Grinvalsky, Strait
ford; E. B. OBrien, Bridgeport;
William J. Leary, Hartford; Michael
McVerry, Waterbury; James f.. NC
Grath, New Haven; Raymond J..
Kennedy, M.odieDuly; I. F. Don
nelly, New Haven; John P. Ken
neoy, Waterbury; George Reilley,
Waterbury; Jonn B. hors an, Baltic;
Arthur J. Heffernan, New Haven;
DAVID Oheele, Waterbury,; James
Sullivan, Waterbury; Vincent T..
bodnar, Waliingiord; Albert Tay-
lor, Naugaluck; George Dunn, Maui
gatuck; r. T. Monanan, bristol;
r. d mund O'Connell, Bridgeport;
Raymond Muicahy, New haven;
George w. Butter, Fairfield; Francis
S. ONeill, New haven; Vincent hal
altis, bridgeport; and Edward
halloran, SneiIon.
Professor Robert Brit played the
Gregoflan Mass, W.Cn Wln4aln
ODr4en singing DE frolunuls' as
q professional and Pie JeSu at the
ol.eI Iory; ana wIlilan Classy reu-
uerulg PANS AngeAcuS' alIer
mass.
Among the honorary bearers were
Jonn rlvIlllauiise, Jolin ttelAy, .taL-
TICK Gllnoo4ey, fatl lcK Noolian,
| NA,cnael ScaQuSn ana Games rar-
rell. n uolegdtion oI nuns OF st.
Ann S 0ciAoOi III DiAu5ep o4L a.tcilu-
| ca. Ane uAuln Gu rs Vi ~. AMI
Nonool OF WnAcn rather CuCLS is
director, was represented by Bar
Lara Malone, Eunice Ne.sCn, Doris
| y brien, MarAann hogan ana MRS.
w. A. Malone.
The bearers, all members Of the
blacksmith depal tment of the SEQ
will Mfg. company OF which Mr..
Curtiss was foreman, included Jo-
seph Delaney, Michael Ftzmaurice,
James Mccormack, Theodore Ham
ell, Joseph Dillane, and Peter Alex
ander.
Interment was in the family plot
at new st. Joseph's cemetery, with
the commital service read by Rev.
erend James Broderlck, Of st.
Francis Xavier Church, Rev. Will
liam Leary of the Immaculate
Conception Church, Hartford, led
the clergy in the benedictus.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends, relatives and neighbors
especially The Scovill Foremens
Assoc, Scovilfs Waterville Division
Foremen and Assistant Foremen
Scovill Waterville Division. Dept
6013, and The Waterbury Manu-
featuring, Dept. 105, for floral Offer
ings and the expressions of sym
pathy and kindness shown us during
our recent bereavement, the death
of our beloved husband, father and
brother, William J. Moore.
(Signed)
MRS. WILLIAM J. MOORE
and FAMILY, and
MRS. MICHAEL CONLAN.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
RETIRED LAWYER DIES

Portland, Me-. Feb. 2 (UP) -
James C. Fox, 78, retired Portland
lawyer and former counselor to the
governor of the Virgin Islands, died
at hospital here late last night
He also had served In the office
of the alien property custodian in
Washington and during World War
I was attached to the Judge ADJ
cocate Generals department.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our beloved
mother and wife, Roslia Moscariello
who died one year ago Feb. ], 1871
Mother dear. our hearts are bleed
ing
Our choicest treasure death has won
Help us at this solemn meeting,
Couaseously to say, Thy viii be
Done"
We're cast down, we feel forsaken
You've left us afflicted and alone.
But the Master gave and He has
taken,
Blessed Lord, "Thy VIII be Done"
(Signed)
HUSBAND, SONS and DAUGHTERS
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT - Considerably
colder tonight.
Boston, Feb. p (UP) Weather
forecast:
MASSACHUSETTS, and r II o d r
ISLAND - Considerably colder to-
night.
GrOundhOg Ignored
Boston, Feb. B. (UP) - Whether
or not the grounding sees his shad
ow today, the winter Will lose Its
punch in New England by mid Feb
ruary, Meteorological T.. u. Ridcout
Of Station WEEI predicts.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
Military Rites Held
For Colonel Ciminera
Monsignor Valdambrini Ceebrant at Mass This Morn
ing; Mayor Scully Heads Honorary Delegation

Eanlan, Jerry Raimo, George H.
Darlington, Irving J. Honyotski, Jo-
seph Guerrero and Charles Guarino
Burial was in the family plot at
Calvary cemetery with services by
Father Nadile. Major E. w. Lud-
wig presented the flag to Mrs.
Ciminera.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
ESTABLISHED 1855

There's A Big Time In Our Mems
Clothing Department - Its Big Time
Suits And 0vercoots BY Roge-s-Peet
At $49-FormerIy SIS.
Rosers-Peet clothes quality stems
from the foundation strictly
oil wool - virgin wool fobrics
laboratory tested by Rogers-Peet's
most rigid laboratory tests.
Then with this solid foundation
to build upon-Rosers-Peet mas
ter eroftsmen needle by hand,
stitch by stitch style distinction,
shape retaining fit and graceful
lines to stay to the end Of its doys.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
MASSES

LOYOT-Months mind Mass of re-
QUEEN will be celebrated Wednes-
day morning, at 500 o'clock, at the
st. Patrick's Church, for the repose
OF the soul of the late Mrs. Anna
Loyot.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
MRS. KOPPLEMANN DIES

MNo. hVT LCWhNN OIES
Hartford, Corn, Feb. @(UP)-
Funeral services were to be held lats
today for Mrs. Jessie Kopplemann,
mother Of Cong. Herman P. Kopple-
mann of the first district, who died
lday after long illness. She was
81.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
DIED

NEY--In this city, Jan. 31st. 1912,
Mrs. James p. Ney, of 30 State st.
Funeral tomorrow morning, at 9:15
o'clock, from Lunny Funeral Home.
rs Central Ave, to Immaculate Con-
ception Church. Burial in Calvary
cemetery.
FACONDINI--In this city, Feb. End,
1912, Mrs. Serafino Facondini, Of
ll2 Meadow st. Funeral Wednes-
day, at 500 o'clock, from Maiorano
Funeral Home. 95 Willow St.. to
Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Bur-
ial in Calvary cemetery.
McGRATH--In this city, Feb. End,
1912, Miss Bridget l.. McGrath. OF
81 johnson st. Funeral Wednesday
morning. at SIS o'clock. from Null
willie Funeral Home, 270 West Main
St, to st. Margaret's Church. Bur-
ial in old st. Joseph's cemetery.
FITZPATRICK In this city, Feb.
1st. 1912, Kelvin J. Fitzpatrick. of
So Gaffney Place. Funeral Wednes-
day morning, at $3.50 o'clock, from
Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East
Main St, to Immaculate Conception
Church. Burial in old st. Joseph's
cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Brad
shaw of East Mountain road was
held yesterday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock from the Clark funeral
home, 20 State street. Rev. Samuel
A. Budde of Christ chapel officiat-
ing. Burial was in Brockett ceme-
terry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-02-02

The funeral of Mrs. Alma Mullen
tie was held this Afternoon at 2:0C
o'clock from st. Johns Lutheran
Church, Rev. John N. G. Mohr-
mann. Pastor, officiating. Burial
was in lod Pine Grove cemetery.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18

Meetings in the patronage at Ssi
st. Anthony last Sunday, enjoyed
themselves. This short worship
service was led BY Irma Mcnson,
president Of the Youth Fellowship,
snd Rev, Nelson made brief talk
on Interesting Readings in the
Bible" Mrs. Beatrice vassar Coils
man was the leader during the reea
reutional period, which was fol-
lowed by refreshments being
served. Mrs. Ruth Gage Colby win
be tbs speaker at the meeting Sun
day. This meeting Of variety be-
gins at $50 and continues until
s;45 and the public Ia invited.
The annual Christmas program
Of the Sunday School will be held
In the Sunday School room at the
church on Wednesday, Dee. %, at
8 p. m. Come and place the gifts
for your friends on the Christmas
tres, Mrs. Josie Williams Is the
energetic superintendent Of the
Sunday Schooi.-Church Reporter.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
The Unholy Political Alliance

The resoundng Republican Victories
has brought shout impeachment of the various reaonary
forces both parties which rapidly growing against
the New Deal and its policy Of national reform
On the Republican xde the fair wealth
advocating the srung a. ali
puhng back Of the clock They preparing 10 knife
Wendell Wls who has committed the agreeing
with New Deal policies.
oRarchs fso the Pol Tax
Belt and the ward politicians Of the Hague machines
hsge been strengthened By the November
ensd the Democrats generally Angered by Administration
encs with STATES Rights they joining Republican
politicians 70 administer spanking the New Deal
II ia notable that while the Pepper AntPou Tax
Administration measure Pepper emily Southern Sen
favorng IT,
Representative HattSn Summers eAstgad
tbs New Deal bureauats last s bunch don
anything America Georgia col
asae Representative Coz hsed that Southern white people might
ready to "break with tradition
Further attacks New Deal by
Essissipp and Bs1n Of North Carolina
hare been consistently rsaetionary.
Taken Ia conjunction with the investigations
Government bureaus by the Dies Committee urnR
sSaa sw Deal teos TO point 10 an uhos
alliance aimed st 1914
Gaeh alliance ncongrucus appears surface
White the Southern Democratic bloc has
in keeping the Negro down In order hold office psrpetuSy
principal Though eoneealsdl serve the planter
Nosthen hnan interests that dictate Tsmnasny HAsas and
70 Mayor Kely.
The being election fn
which these aiea rid country
1885, Hr0ats small spot organised labor IN
s place. Obviously cra win be gain for the Negro any
arrangement
New more Of prsearioOs position
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
CARD OF THANKS
cARn o. THANKs

SfagAD We inAlNAS
wish TO thank everyone that was
% very kind to me during the pass
ing Of my husband and for the love-
" flowers, the beautiful cards, and
the kind words from sll thoae who
came In 70 see re, Such acts of
kindness naade my sadness much
easier to bear.
Mrs. Joseph Quinn.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
Writer Criticises Public
Conduct of MANY Folk
JOSEPH BIBB CENSURES THOSE
WHO no NOT ACCEPT NEW
FOUND POSITIONS GRACEFULLY
BY Joseph Bib Ia the Pittsburgh Courier

force Of circumstances ard eorth-
tions gives him a Lift hers ard
there. He may even lend = helping
hand. but be is not going to per
nit him TO ride on his back as
sinbad. the Sailor, rode On the
back Of the old man Of the SEA.
We have asked for parity IN war
action. We must measure up 10 the
responsibility entailed when Il Is
granted, We are making history
each day Of our lives. Constantly
new presidents ars being estab-
hshed. The public conduct Of the
colorsd people must be speedily
and drastiealIy changed or we win
be left marking time as the ether
people march on.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
Nine Million Negroes
Over la Yecrrg Old

Editor, I am pleased TO enclose
copy Of Occupations Of Whites,
Negroes, and Other Groups, for the
United States: March 1890"
There were in the United States
during the last week Of Msrch,
1910, s,259,444 Negroes IL years
old and ever, Of whom 4.4TS .oss or
asa per cent were employed on
private or non-ernergsncy govern
nent work and s2s,ses or ST per
cent had previous work. experience
but ware seeking work.
II can be Of any further service
to yon. please let me know.
Very truly yours,
Joseph r. Houchins, Specialist,
Negro Statistics, Department Of
Commerre, Bureau Of Census,
Washington, D. C.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
NEWS OF TWIN CITY CHURCHES

Camphor Memorial Methodist
Church Notes: Rev. Clarence r.
r. Nelson preached the second Of
the series Of ''Good News" last Sum
day. Pastor Nelson pointed cut
the urgent need Of individuals TO
read the Bible more In these days
when there is so much bad news.
The Bible Is the greatest book Of
Good News in the world today
he said. Mr.. JOHN Douglass uads
an interesting layman's talk and
sang = solo after The sermon.
Good News FROM Bethlehem
Town" win be the subject Of the
pastor at the II q. m. service on
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18

In loving memory Of Gods
masterwork, cur dear wife and
mother Mrs. Annie o. Jordan who
passed away December is, 1870.
Two years have passed aimee you
went away dear,
And death has closed the door.
You left behind broken hearts
that loved you 40 sincere.
You never failed 10 do your best,
You cherished our secrets, our
sorrow and strife.
You taught US to love and taught
us 10 pray,
You were loving and kind IN all
your ways.
True ard upright 10 the end Of
your days
Your gentle face and kindly grace
viii live with gs for ever more.
We have lost, heaven has gained.
One Of the best mothers this
world contained.
Alexander w. Jordan, husband,
81. panl; Ds Qusncs y. Nelson,
Chicago, III; Dolly 8.
crushshOn. daughter, ST. Paul;
Alexander B. Jordan, son, Overseas;
Dolbers, Yvonne and Brycn Crush
shon, grandchildren.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-12-18
Conference Of Southern Negro Leaders

While this newspaper press
Of the rather Negro
Of ten southern states learn Tuesdays daily papers
conference actually held and that propounded pro-
gram Of hterraa cooperation intended to alter matnen
OF the Negro
Eastern Negro journals had previously hnd the
under the influence whites Negro
boat for has rights engaged
suh deductions evidenced hghghts
conference proposals reported by the Associated Press
These proposals less than those
Negro leaders, the NACP and the National Urban
Naturally aimed the solution problem
Of the proposals
POLITICAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS to Negroes
constitutional right ues equal
in kind and quality IN states where law require
ton
MILITARY SERVfCE-Advaneement in responsibility and
rank according TO ability, problems in trans
poraon recreation and leave said
EDuCATIoNEqual salaries for Negro teachers
the basis Of equa and experience equal
meet growing demand fer graduate and professional training
among southern Negroes and problems
by allowing qualified" Negroes school boards.
SOCIAL WELFARE AND HEALTH Of Negro doc
tors public hospital Negro patients according to
their special qualifications; and mandatory provisions pro-
portion Of public hospitals be available Negroes
appears that those who believed that
would NOT stand fCresquae the needs Of
alarmed and s happy
issues fairly and sqaarey with courage