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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

swelling chorus of motor horns that would serve to drown out the sound of air raid sirens.
 Some years before the present war broke out, authorities in Lon- don handed down the ukase that the sounding of motor horns was entirely to cease. Motorists at once set up the kick that this would lead to endless accidents. The author ities stood pat.
 The expected increase in accidents did not materialize. Being forbid den to hoot their horns only served to make motorists more careful in their driving. A vast volume of noise ceased. Great Londons inn mense traffic from then on only made a deep hum. What London did, American cities can do. In fact, the city of Memphis has al- ready done it.
 So, Lesson No. Stop motor horn footing.
 In London there are nearly 800 air raid sirens. Some are run by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

community are invited. Refresh ments will be served.
 January 4, the Noon club will present Steven J. Avyan of ThomaS- ton native of Armenia, who has been brought up France. He lost several relatives in the last war and has two immediate relatives in this countrys service today. His intense and burning loyalty to the United States in this hour of trouble will provide beacon to those who at tend the meeting in the chapel at 11:45. MT. Avyan's subject will be Why I Love America"
 The calendar of events next week at the Second church follows: Sunday, January 4, 1O:30 a. m.- Communion service, kindergarten department. 11:45 a. m.-Church school, Sunday Noon club, Daven- port Bible class. 500 D. m.-Pil- grim Fellowship. 7:30 p. m.-Union service at First Baptist church.
 Monday, January 5. 230 D. m.-- Weekday school of religion. 400 D.. m.-Girl Scouts. TOO p. m-Vik- ings. 800 p. m.-Girls' Sorority.
 Tuesday. January 6, 400 p. m.- Social dancing class. 6:3O D. m.- Evening department membership supper and annual meeting. 700 p. m.-Badminton group.
 Wednesday, January ', 9:3O a. m. Surgical dressing. 113O a. m.- Church Aid annual meeting. 12:.30 D. Uncovered dish luncheon. 1:45 p. m.--Women's association annual meeting. 300 p. m.-Intermediat boys basketball group. 400 D. m.- Brownies. 7:30 p, m.--Sea Scouts. 800 p. m.-Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible classes.
 Thursday, January 8, 9:30 a. m.- Red Cross sewing. 200 p. m.-Red Cross sewing. 400 p. m.-Cubs. 6::3O p. m.-Annual church supper ard meeting. 7:30 p. m.-Badminton group.
 Friday. January g, 400 D. m.- Junior choir rehearsal. 7:30 D. m.- Senior choir rehearsal. 7:3O D. m.- Boy Scouts, Troop '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
1 Conn. Chess League Gossip
BY WILLIAM H. WARNER

We have no reports of matches played during the holiday week All the matches in the fourth round oi the A division have been played Three rounds in the B division have been completed except for the Bris- tol-TraVelers match, postponed un- til March 13. No more matches un- til 1942
 The fifth round schedule in the A division: ...
 Deep River at New Haven, Janu- ary 14.
 Waterbury ' al Hartford January 16
 Bridgeport at Yale January IT.
 Travellers, a bye.
 New London's withdrawal gives tht 1nsurancemen q bye.
 The fifth round in the A division promises to be an interesting one The Deep RiVer-NeW Haven matche. should be a rough and tumble drag. out affair with the RR men havine little advantage, mainly to having Thomas on the first board Hartforc should win from the local "Y'' men Bridgeport has the edge over Yale The Park Cityities will have to bt at full strength to take over the Ellis.
 The fourth round of the B division will be played off next week. Hart ford faces it's stiffiest opposition o1 the season, matching wits Witf Bridgeport. The local Y team will have close match with Yale, witt, the possibility of the decision going either way. Eddie Romans New Britianites should defeat Billy Bur- rough's boys, and New Haven gets the nod oyer the Travellers.
 The schedule: .5..
 Waterbury Y at Yale, January T.
 Travellers at New Britain, Janu- ary T.
 New Britain at Bristol, January g.
 Bridgeport at Hartford, January g.
 Be with you next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Minimum Wage Board
 Chosen By Danaher
l8,5OO Retail Establishments With 56,OOO Workers
 to Be Investigated as to Working Conditions

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2-CUP)- State Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher today appointed a retail minimum wage board to investigate wage conditions in more than 18,50O retail establishments employing at least 56000 workers.
 Named to the board were three representatives of the public, three of labor and three of industry. Pub lie representatives were:
 Harry Shulman, Yale law professor and a recent member of an indus trial commission named under the fair standards act to consider mini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

Sigmund Neufeld, in charge of P R. C.'s western output, awaits the return to Hollywood of Buster Crabbe. currently winding up ar extensive tour of the south with his water carnival before launching his third Billy the Kid' western on December IT.
 Also in advanced stages of prep >aration is an untitled comedy with Harry Langdon and Charles Rogers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
GLAMOUR PLUS

Students at the University of Flor ida named Jean Parker, currently co-starring in Paramount's 'Tor- pedo Boat" for Producers William Pine and William Thomas, the screens most glamorous young star The boys also presented her with baby alligator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
jar hymns were sung under tf leadership of Charles Probert.

Masses were held at St. Michael's church yesterday ill observance o1 the Feast of the Circumcision, at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15, 10 and Il o'clock.
 Today, first Friday of the month Masses were held at 5:3O and o'clock, with Holy Communion dis tributed at and 7:30, followed by short public Thanksgiving.
 This evening at 7:30, there will be Dovotions, with Rosary, Litany and Benediction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
WOMAN DRIVES CAB 25 YEARS

Chehalis, Wash. (UP)-Veteran
 taxi driver Lizzie Keller is going to take vacation after 25 years behind the wheel. Mrs. Keller in that time has driven 90,000 miles and worn out 16 automobiles. She has never had an accident but has been held up and robbed five times,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
TESTING PERIOD
 ENDS JANUARY l7

Figures on the present inspec- ton period of the local testing lane on Thomaston avenue indicate that there are still between 1000 to B. 900 motor vehicles to be examined before the period closes on Jan IT.
 So far, inspection officials state total of 29,990 motor vehicles has been passed through the local test ing lane up to closing time Wed : nesday night.
 They report that 32O cars were inspected Wednesday but estimate that the total number of vehicles will have to reach at least between 400 to 800 day so that all cars can be passed by the dead line.
 The present inspection perioc which opened Aug. IT, will con- tinue from a. m. to D. m. Mon- day through Saturday for the re- mainder of the period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

Fitzgerald of Waterbury and Otto Golds.ein, Jr., of East Norwalk.
 Massachusetts trio is composed of Herbert J. Saaybe, Jr., Spring field; John A. Urban, of Pittsfield, and William K. Roberts of Fitch burg.
 Little Rhode Island sent Charm ley K. Atwater and William Hunt CT of Providence, and Harold D. Thayer of PaWtucket.
 Representing New Hampshire are Thomas D. Dillant and George E. Zahos, both of Keene.
 About A per cent Of United States citizens are churchgoers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

Because of the holiday season, the regular meeting of the first aid class did not take place this week. There fore instructor Mrs. Helen Youtz re- quets all members to prepare them selves on the following assignment, for the next meeting of the class Thursday, January 9th, at 1:30 o'clock in the gymnasium; from page 131 to 157, in the first aid book, and review from page 48 to 57. All are asked to bring their splints, and if possible, she desires everyone at tend the class scheduled next We'd nesdaly evening on Fractures" with Dr. Andrew Jackson as lecturer. It will be held at the Medical build- ing in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Compensation Agreements

Compensation c Q m m s sioner Joseps E. Talbot today approved the following agreements
 Mitchell Klik, Shelton, against Farrel- Birmingham O., Inc, An sonia, Sl7.02 per week for 10 weeks on account of specific injury; B 1-3 per cent loss of the middle finger of the right hand.
 Watson Bentley, Great Barring ton, Mass, against G. Wilbur Stowe, Canaan, S14.97 per week be- ginning November I; bruised fourth finger of the right hand.
 Emerson Woodford, New Milford, against Fred S. Woodford, New Milford, S16.46 per week beginning September 2; torn internal semi lunar cartilage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
NO SALT FOR DENNIS

Dennis Morgan, an ardent fisher man, won't go deep-hea fishing. He says it's too easy compared to fish iEg for trout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
FAILURE OF WARNINGS SHOWS U. s.
 MUST TAKE LESSONS FROM LONDON
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Washington, 2-From Washington big American cities that failed
 
 big American city after service bzed  suddenly the street they hootng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Foresters Hold Party

Several New Years eve parties were held in Waterville Wednesday night, among them being one by the members and friends of Court Welch, Foresters of America, at Foresters hall There was dancing and refreshments. A large group attended. The committee in charge included William Smith, Ward Ferry, Arnold Keith and Robert Wright.
 The following group of young people attended theater party Wednesday evening: Joan Pierpont, Roy Andrews, Eleanor Pierpont, Richard Pierpont, June Mcbride, Harley Henion, Mary Ryan, John Burger, Jane Mcbride, Madeline Summa, George Johnson and Rob- ert Hall. Later they gathered at the Pierpont home on Dwight street, to watch the New Year in with games and refreshments.
 There was a large attendance at ttlc VdICll IlSllt SeI slCc WcuIleS- day evening at the Grace Metho- dist church. The first part of the program began with a social in the church parlors. Refreshments were served by the Women's Society for Christian Service, after which everyone went into the church at Il o'clock for an hour of medita- tion and prayer. Rev. N. E. Hon. nald delivered message, entitled, Challenge for the New Year" Mrs. Samuel Butcher and Mrs. Mary Lowell led in prayer and old famil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
Hoop Drill Tonight

There will be basketball prac- tice t his evening at o'clock, in Sprague School gymnasium, for the c. Y. o. boys of St. Michaels church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02
TITHERS SUPPER
 MONDAY NIGHT
Grace Methodist Official Board to Meet Immediate
 ly Following Meal
WATERVILLE Correspondent-Mrs. K. W. Henion, Telephone 3-5462

Waterville, Jan. 2-The regular monthly business meeting of the Grace Methodist church will take place Monday evening with the Tithers supper and meeting at o'clock, followed by the official board at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-02

An elephant is able to pull nails out of boards with its trunk.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
S. c. Eases Labor
Recruiting Laws

WASHINGTON, D. CLAMP
Labor recruiting in South Carolina
which recently gained headlines
when the governor of that state
threatened TO Jail all labor agents,
including federal employees OF the
USES, gained a partial victory last
week when the governor ordered a
repeal OF his former order.
This last order grew out OF
conference between Governor JET
fries Of South Carolina and Frank
Constancy, deputy regional direc-
tor OF the War Manpower commits
sion with Offices at Atlanta.
Under the terms OF the truce
agreed upon, joint survey will be
made by representatives Of the fed
eral and state governments to de-
termine II there Is actually a shorr-
age Of labor in the state.
The governor promised that II
there is a surplus found, he will
not interfere with the employment
services recruiting this surplus for
jobs outside the state.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Women Of The Week

Dynamic and charming Eva
Campbell is our choice for the
"Woman of the Week" Realizing
the need for the full participation
Of Negro women in this great strug-
gle for survival, Eva has dedicated
her life TO see that Negro woman
have an equal opportunity to con-
tribute their skills to the war eff
fort.
Although she was born in Allan
Ia, Ga, a Georgia Peach" Eva
came TO Detroit as a youngster. She
is a graduate Of Northeastern high
school, and attended Wayne uni
versity and the Lewis Business COL
iege.
Michigan State Fair hired Mrs.
Campbell in the personnel depart
ment a few years ago She was the
first Negro to be hired in that de-
partment- during its 90 years of ex-
istence.
Since then she has held several
good positions, and is at present in
the Tract Index department OF the
Wayne County Auditors office.
She is a member Of the Elliot
torian Business Womens club,
chairman Of the Women In induSs
try Committee OF the Negro Youth
Committee, and is the only Negro
State Central Committeewoman OF
the Democratic Party. in the First
District. also is a member Of the
'Y' and Plymouth church.
In addition to the above activi-
ties, our guest is chairman of the
Household Employees organization,
which she organized and was CO.
chairman Of the Institute held re-
Gently at the Book Cadillac hotel
on Negro Women in War Indus
trles- She was recently made chair
man OF the program committee Of
the Women's Auxiliary to the Ciu-
zeas Committee.
Mrs. Campbell is TO be conzratu-
lated for the forward step taken
towards organizing household en-
ployeeS We all know that Negro
women in this category are under
paid, work long hours and the con-
ditions under which they work are
often very unsatisfactory.
This young woman Deserving The
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

go over the top when the final word
came through.
IF I've never been a good man,
I'm a good one row" Hepcat While
pulled after short haul, while on
his way TO the chow house for TO
grease on down the line, fore bunk
time came around.
The evening before the company
was due to advance to the front line
trench was one for speculation,
farewelIs to friendly foreigners
about town and Of packing army
duds for the forward advance trek
on the morrow.
Each OF the three Fighting
Demons" Pvts. Hepcat Willie. Jerry
Downs and Richard Edwards we're
so engrossed with their own
thoughts they had nothing to say
to their bosom pals.
For the trio had received their
first mail from folks back home In
the States.
NEWS FROM HOME FOLKS
Jerry was the first to become alb
sorbed In his letter. Neatly folded
inside the pages were several news
paper clippings taken from Negro
weekly back in his home town.
Richard Edwards was all smiles
as he read a letter from his young
er brother. left home in the dear
old Southland.
Hepcat Willie never gave the
slightest indication that he was
somewhat disturbed by the letter
he had received from Jo-Jo Brown.
back in Detroit.
The room was deathly silent as
the trio read the news from home.
only a few hours before they would
advance TO the front line trench
and face all the horrors Of war
in all its hellish aspects.
CONTINUED next what. What ef-
feet will the news from home have
on the three Fighting Demons"7
What will happen to them at the
front liner
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

lieve this country should practice
what 1t breaches"
You finally make the round trip
after approximately three hours.
Then with several hundred others.
go 10 the cafeteria in the basement.
escorted by a soldier. On the way
down you pass three soldiers who
guard the entrance where you came
in. Every one must have a pass
70 get out. It Is after Ave O'Clock.
Back upstairs TO mill around with
other selectees who are awaiting
the verdict Then you begin to
notice the small white slips OF pa
per carried by some Of the men,
and you are told that these slips
indicate the bearers have been &C.
cepted for service. A large batch
OF them are taken to another room
to be sworn In. Those who did
not ask for the furlough ere sent
10 Fort Custer Monday night.
Later the names OF those who
have been rejected are read, and
Leonard Morrison, bass player with
Cecil Lees band at Club Zombie.
is in this group. Thomas J. jack
son. one OF the owners OF Paradise
Bowl, was among those accepted
for induction.
Your name, with more than Atty
others, Is called and you are handed
white slip which tells you to re-
port again Tuesday morning at 1880
am. for further examination OF
your blood pressure. II had been
100 over ITO The sergeant on the
fourth floor signs the slip Of paper
and that signature permits you TO
leave the building. II Is ten o'clock
as you leave the building to face
driving rain.
The following morning you are
subjected 10 another examination
at $50. and another at l pm. You
remain until after six o'clock In
the evening. and then you are given
another one OF those slips which
tells you TO report again Wednes-
day morning as $50 for another ex-
animation.
You go through the same exsmin.
atoms Wednesday. and at 2 O'Clock
the lieutenant in charge gives you
an examination, asks you a few
questions. and then tells you to go
to the reception room TO wait unril
your name Is called. A rejection
slip is handed to YOU at pm.
And thousands Of others will pass
through that building, Just like you
and Reddy Lane and Lewis Long
and others. before peace comes to
a war-torn world.
I did not think, back in those
youthful days of 1918. that l would
experience another army examina-
ton "a years later. / thought that
the downfall of Kaiser Bill meant
that peace would reign forever, and
that democracy had been saved by
those soldiers who cracked The Hin
denberg line In 1918.
And so did Reddy Lane who was
taking his physical examination on
Nov II, 1918. and was back for an
other physical examination on
Wednesday, Nov. II. 1872. He was
rejected.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

Did you read westbrook Pegler's
article on Mrs. Roosevelt's trip to
London? Well you should. Again
he is using the same Hitler-like
tactics on her that he used in
lambasting the Negro press several
months ago.
Well here's the story In the event
you have not read II. When our
First Lady went to London, the
New York Times, in commenting
on the trip editorially. said that I'VE
are fortunate indeed that the Presi-
dents wife. in this instance, can
speak for the wives and mothers
OF the United States" erc. In an
swer to this Pegler says that this
is the most pernicious piece Of
nonsense" and that Mrs. Roose-
welt does not speak for the wives
and mothers Of the United States"
Her mission TO Britain is
SOLAR as any public
interest is concerned and motivated
only by the same vanity and crowd
ing political ambition that have
made her a political boss in the
guise OF a do-gooder at home"
AGENT OF HITLER
Homes. TO goodness, Pegler must
be an agent of Hitler, for he is
definitely trying to create disunity
among the people. and distrust in
the minds of the people here at
home, by smearing one Of the best
friends the common man has had.
All, maybe / have hit upon the an
swer there. It is because Mrs.
Roosevelt Is the friend OF the COM
mon man and minority groups that
she is subject 10 attacks from those
who would keep the masses down.
Pegler further says: ut was a
dead sure thing that Mrs. Roose-
Welt sooner or later, would find
some presext 10 justify a trip TO
Britain, not only because It is her
habit to be going places all the
time, but because Britain is the
base from which her Communistic
and social-demoeratic authorities
or feeders are now operating
against the preservation OF the eco
nomic and governmental system Of
this republic" -
This statement Is absolutely re-
pugnant 10 good citizens who be-
lieve In equality for all, and that
democracy should represent all Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

Dear Mr.. White:
For some time have followed
your column, Facts Behind the
News" with much interest and per-
sonal benefit. For this reason | am
asking IL you will deal with a fact
or fancy 1t to be-bchind the
news-which has caused me some
concern.
understand that last week .
group from the Citizens Committee
for Jobs in War Industry. had .
conference with the mayor. They
went 70 him representing the hun
dreds Of Negroes, men and women.
who have found the doors Of the
Detroit industries closed 10 them,
rs other workers migrate into the
city in large numbers. They went
to express to him something Of the
battling Illustration and anxiety Of
Negroes. men and women, who
have hopefully trained so as 10 be
ready TO serve their country as
skilled workmen. but found no
chance to do this even when there
Is . hue and cry the country over
about manpower shortage. They
went to enlist the mayors interest
and his bold condemnation Of this
practice which would surely retard
the war, and the democracy for
which II is being fought.
| understand that the mayors
frs, response to this serious appeal
was a iest-saying. ANY man who
wants Job these days can get
one" When the committee re-
sponded. But our people can't get
the Jobs they have trained for
the jobs they want" the mayor
then bantered back, "why can't
get all the kinds Of Jobs l want,
and certainly the election returns
show that Prentiss Brown couldn't
get the job he wanted" II the
mayor was making . laugh to evade
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21

looks Of souls that were tired" on
the faces OF the women Of her
race, pledged to do something
about it" and so called a confer
ence for The purpose Of lettering
their work conditions. This was
the first conference OF its kind ever
to be held in Michigan. The ulti-
mate purpose was to organize for
higher wages, better working con-
ditions, and shorter hours Al
though Tot very Large in numbers,
the organization is still functioning
and the aims Of the founder are
consistently being executed
We need young womer. like Eva
Campbell, not one, not two or three,
but many. The opportunities for
women are greater at this time
than ever before, and II she does
nothing more, she has contributed
her bit 10 the history Of Negro
women in the twentieth century.
With a great deal Of appreciation
for ths vision and sincerity demon
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-21
Self-GOvernment
In Africa Asked

NEW YORK.-(ANP)-That the
Allies should outline a program for
African self-government and con-
vince African leaders that program
will be carried through is proposed
by Emory Ross, general secretary
of the Foreign Mission Conference
on North America in the November
issue Of Survey Graphic.
Ross Is Joined by % other out
standing journalists, scientits,
scholars, and public officials who
make an appeal for the abolition OF
race prejudice TO strengthen our
war effort and increase our influ-
ence in world affairs. The special
issue OF this issue OF Survey Graph
ic is entitled: Color: Unfinished
Business Of Democracy"