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The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
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The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
GRADUATE FROM AFRO AMERICAN NURSE SCHOOL
AGO COUNTY NEGROES DONATE TO UNITED WAR FUND DRIVE FOR 1914

Aazoo County Negroes worked under the organi
cation as they did last year in the United War Fund Drive
and we think accomplished very fine job
: War Fund calls familiar us now and naturally
We do not need to do much explaining a result
Contacts be made People know what the funds
are being spent for and feel the least they do send
their dollar The has touched every American home
and each OF knows what it be sad and lonely
yet at no time have felt the deep loneliness SOL
der boy. When upon free o
shake them off by various mehodsbut what about the
soder-what has he make him forget the ache in his
heart the physical pain of wound-to this
the War Fund money is used-1o cheer and comfort
help him feel like staying i'll the fight.
During this have had sacrifice: we have want
ed things money could not buy-but what about the
refugees. the starving Millions the homeless millions
We have experienced the ravages of like friends
who have their worlds cumble before their
this end of the War Fund money used-To relieve
the suffering brought by the To provide food cloth
ing. shelter and medical
When it is all summed up, not of It's who have
trbued can feel like have given enough. Vixen
pare the freedom opportunities, comforts have enjoyed
since Pearl [Iarbor with that of soldiers and
fugees. will be glad shared in the call.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
A New Poet And 4 New Book
BY Cleopatra {. MCGEE

Before me now is copy OF book of verse Rem
devious With America written by Melvin B. FOLSOM This
look released from the publishers Dodd Mead and Co.,
me- on August y, 1914 and sells for 81 per copy
One is attracted a book first by its title then
y its author. Once the book is in his possession first re-
action is to turn the pages noting the style perhaps
he second step examine the table contents leaving
che preface II there for the third When rccciy
ID "Rendczvons With America the title partic,tIarly i'm
2ressed upon turning the pages recognized that
Rendezvous With America" book lovers had ,omet@
very, yer, pleasing and beautiful
One OF the greatest own library
good books and among the chief marks OF intelligence
his ability know good book Rendezvous With America
is Melvin T. lolson first book In letter to the writer the
publishers, Dodd. Mead and Co, had this Mr.. o-
son is professor Wiley College Marshall Texas. and
us poems have previously appeared III the Atlantic Common
rtsnd and elsewhere. We very pleased be the pub
fishers OF his first book for feel that he promises be-
come the Outstanding Negro poet al this decade This
pany has been in the publishing business 1880 and
published the first book OF Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Ameri
cas- recognized Negro poet The who form this
company should be Judge OF merit in th, type
Ct literature
have read the entire book o poem, and have fol1l
there is something appealing aud stirring in each was
pccially attracted by his Dark Symphonic and have
mitted it o memory.
One OF the greatest. achievements educators make
people love and desire tor good literature
and OF the beneficial habits acquire ,h
habit of reading After reading Rendezvous it'll America
! convinced that Mr. rolson has something America
reeds | urge all readers and purchase
tm book will s. we'll invested and YOU will have
treasure from which YOU will never want to part
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Making Progress

Whenever we hear of our men in the service making
good it good and tell the world.
has been good fortune report the steady progress
Young Emmett Srnger, since he first entered the armed
forces Recently Stringer made Chief Warrant Officer
He is instructor of Off Duty Glasses Elementary Short
hand and also Cerypsts He is somewhere in the South
time employed the AfroAmercan office. He grali-
ate of Alcorn A. & NJ College and has featured a number
oatorcal contests, always winning first prize His mother
Mrs jamie F. Strnger the successful manager of the Cen
tuv Burial Funeral Home Columbus Miss and his broth
ing manager OF the Century Burial Funeral Home there and
also licensed mortcian Therefore, it is very special
pleasure for hear of c. W. O. Stringes advancement
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Died In Overseas Duty

Cpl Russell r Whitney, son OF the late Foote aud FL
nlra Whitney entered the armed service III March, lp45
re received his basic training Can., ee Va aud went
lom there to Camp MaAey. Texas In No@enfcr 1y45 l4
saled 1of tlnchhaven New Guinea there he spent months
sd on September q 1914 he died ,ol,er, oe,, Exact
Is 81 days marked the difference between l4 W1i1ne,
death and the death OF lis eldest brother Fe1nu1q le
whitney who died August < 1244 Cpl Nlitney leave 10
Hiourn has passing daughter. Miss Etia W1itne, IN
1p'heT Mrs Emma Whitney. both OF Aazoo lity; two
efS Miss Lillian Whitney, OF Detroit. Mich o4r lrolcrs
Mlert Whitney Whitney, Robert Whtnez ri },z,
CITY and N-Sgt Ernest Whitney, of Joliet Ill., two nicce
Miss Opal Mae Coleman and Miss Nelma Whitney, oI Va
200 City four nephew WHO now serving in the armed
'rces M-ost Charlie Whitney, stationed somewhere ii Eng
and iis iienli12 Whitney, Ocean Side CaRi: : lr A.
1old Mute Whitney, the South Pacific and p>t Enn}ct
Martin IT, also 81 the south Pacific In 1850 b Whiti:s,
was married to Miss Lee i:1Iel Johnson, of Brool,n X y
tormery OF this city fhc family has friends who SYM
pathze with them THEIR great loss
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Nurses Class OF 1914

The graduation exercises of the Afro American Hospital
School of Nurses held Friday evening. October o. @
at Bethel A. NJ L. Church, which time Dr. l. I. Miller
Chief Surgeon awarded diplomas the following Sradu
ates: Miss G. M Montgomery. OF Fayee Miss; Miss u
'cous Burnett OF Memphis. Tenn. Miss Willie Earl Jones
OF Jackson Miss Miss Myrts Jordan, OF Haesburg Miss
and Miss Emma Lee Lane, of Westpoint Miss
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Gets Promotion

TISgt Nathan King spent few days here visiting lbs
arents and relatives Young King is Yazoo City boy his
father Mr. Vivian King. successful business man. Re
ov King was promoted from S-Sgt his present rating
Z TSergcant he has made excellent record since he
red the service and has received high praise and recon-
mendations from his superior officers.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Attended Graduation Of Nurses

Mrs Sylvia \. Burnett. oi Memphis emil mother Of
Miss lucou Burnett Mrs. Sae Jordan. OF Fattiesburg.
Miss ollie Jordan OF Ncksburg. mother and sister Of
Miss Myrs Jordan witnessed the graduation exercises
the AFRO Hospital Nurse Training School Both Miss Burnett
and Mis- Jordan we're members Of the graduating class
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Notice

Due to the new system being competed i'll the Home
once we have not been able work the monthly re
oftS III order to accurately publish the reports according
e class or agents This part OF bulletin will be resumed
as SOON as office work is back to normalcv.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Our Men In Service

The following Young have been furoughs
recently Sgt Eddie b. Lee Cpl Jack Brooks Pvt, Charles
W. Steward, Pvt Richard King CPL Josie Wilson, and Sol
Robinson Jr. of the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
HARDWARE STORE
 OWNER PRAISED
Elmer F. SChmitz' Firm Serves Borough Faith=
 fully for 25 Years

Naugatuck. Jan. 20-The Nauga- tuck Hardware, located at 180 Church street, celebrated its 18th anniversary Tuesday. The store was founded January IS, 1919 with the purchase of the stock and fixtures of Robert s. Goodwin, who conduct ed a hardware store at 10 South Main street in the building owned by the late Frederick Hodson.
 The Naugatuck Hardware re- mained at that location for five years and showed @ vigorous and successful growth under the man. agership of Elmer F. Schmitz.
 Finding a need for larger quar- ters due to the expansion of the business. In 1924 the Naugatuck Hardware moved across the street to Is South Main street in the Rubin building where the store was located until 1884.
 Tn that year the Naugatuck Hardware purchased the John M Page, Co.,. one of Naugatuck's old est business houses at l89 Church street in the Neary building and the two business were merged.
 The Naugatuck Hardware has been under the proprietorship oi MT. Schmitz since the concern was founded and his business foresight and acumen have been greatly in- strumental in the great success his firm has enjoyed the past quarter century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
RAYMOND BRADLEY
 GIVEN JAIL TERM
Carroll Street Man Taken From Hospital to County
 Institution

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-Raymond Bradley, II Carroll street, was sem fenced to year in county jail We'd nesday morning in borough court by Judge Thomas Weary on charge of probation violation. About year ago, Bradley was ordered to turn over $S5 a week to the support of his wife and a jail sentence was suspended as he agreed. The sus- pension was lifted and the sentence invoked.
 Bradley was arrested Tuesday by Capt. Anthony Malone and Sgt. Richard Ostrom in Newington. where he was a patient at the Vet erans' hospital.
 The case of Arthur Carlson, 12 Prospect street, charged with intox- ication and breach of peace, was continued until the 24th of January. Patrolman Harris Burke made the arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
|REBEKAH LODGE
 INDUCTS SLATE
Mrs. Emma Vagt Installed as Noble Grand; AppOin-
 tive Officers Named

Naugatuck. Jan. 2o.-The Colum- bian Rebekah lodge, Odd Fellows, installed officers Wednesday night at odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Agnes Finley of Waterbury, district deputy president, and staff had charge of the induction.
 Mrs. Emma Vagt was installed as noble grand, succeeding Marian Allen. Miss Allen was presented the past grand's jewel by Mrs. Fin ley.
 Elective officers installed in addi- tion to Mrs. Vagt included: Vice. grand, Marian Jennings; treasurer Louise Voegeli; recording secretary Lottie Waterhouse; financial secre- tary, Ethel Warehouse.
 Mrs. Vagt named the following appointive officers who were alSc installed: Warden, Eleanor Monroe conductor, Laura Peterson; musi- clan, Katie Jones; right supporter of noble grand, Lillian Johnson left supporter of noble grand, Ma bel Adkins; right supporter of vicC grand Rose Travers; left supportel of vice grand, Hazel Schlesinger; in side guardian, Geraldine TraverS; outside guardian, Olive Kriedler color bearer, Lorella Newman; mar shal, Mrs. Justine Olson. degret master, Harold Newman.
 The following committees werI named by Mrs. Vagt: Ways and means, Mrs. Fred MontroSe; chair man, Hazel Schlesinger, Olive Kried Ter, Tonia Anderson. Lorella New man, Daisy Wigglesworth, Bett. Anderson, Geraldine Travers, Elean or Monroe and Laura Peterson; en' tertainment, Tonia Anderson, chair man, Marion Jennings, Ruth Bar rett; publicity, Lillian Johnson; fl nance committee, Harold Newman chairman, Lillian Johnson, Tonia Anderson; music, Katie Jones chairman, Ethel Warehouse, Lottit Warehouse, Lillian Johnson and Clara Dibble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
|GEJDA FUNERAL
 SATURDAY AT 8
Heart Attack Fatal to Bea- con Street Man at Daugh-
 ter'S Home

Beacon Falls, Jan. 20-AlexandeI Gejda died suddenly Wednesday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. Edward Bea, Beacon street Death was due to a heart attack Medical Examiner Dr. William E Hill said.
 A native of Poland, he resided ir Waterbury before coming to Beacon Falls B years ago. He was em' ployed in the mill room of the U. s Rubber Go. footwear plant, Nauga- tuck.
 He was 8 member of the White Eagle society and of the Beacon Falls branch of the Polish National Alliance and was communicant of St. Hedwig's church, Naugatuck.
 Surviving are his wife, Mary (Schulc) Gejda; a son, Chester, and his daughter, Mrs. Bea, all of Bea- con Falls; and sister, Mrs. Sophie Maryansh of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held Saturday from Mrs. Bea'S home at a. m to St. Hedwig's church at g, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated. Burial will be in St. James cemetery, Naugatuck. Friends may call at the Bea home after tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck. Jan. 20 - Miss Anne belle Fetterman, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Allen Feterman of 66 Carroll street, and Private James A. Monsante. son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Monsante of Riverside drive, will be married Saturday morning at o'clock in St. Francis church
 Miss Fetterman is a graduate of Naugatuck High school and is em- ployed in the tabulating depart ment of the U. s. Rubber Company. Private Monsante recently returned from active service in New Guinea and is now at Kennedy hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
 All members of the Catholic Ladies' Guild of St. Michaeps church, Beacon Falls, paid last res- poets to Mrs. Margaret Hardness last evening.
 Mrs. Margaret Doyle of Boston, Mass, and son, Private Francis Doyle, stationed at Fort Monmouth N. J., have returned to Boston after a short visit with Miss Florence Brennan of Central avenue.
 Mrs. Stephen Sitar will be speaker at the meeting of the Junior WO- mans Club this evening in the Children's library. Her topic will be Glamour In War;
 Kennedy Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will meet this evening at in Hibernian hall
 A meeting of St. MichaePs Wo- mans Auxiliary was held this afternoon at 3 in the parish house.
 Annual reports were read and officers elected. Tea was served.
 Marriage intentions were filed at the office of Town Clerk Raymond St. John, by Gerard Antonia Sal inardi, 538 South Main street, and Mabel Adeil Johnson, l73 Maple street. No date has been set for the wedding.
 Miss Eunice H. Avery will discuss the future of aviation Monday at 3:45 D. m. at the Congregational parish house. The Woman'S Study club and the Parish House associa- ton will sponsor the talk.
 Mrs. George Mikelskas of Myrtle avenue has received word of the safe arrival in North Africa of her husband. He is in an Army infantry unit.
 Two War Department films. Bat tie of Midway" and "Communique No. l." were shown at a meeting of the Rotary club Wednesday night at Stratton's restaurant. Pres. Roy Johnson presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

MT. schmuck today announced the appointment of Charles L. Berger as chairman of the drive committee. MT. Berger was also head of last years committee.
 The advisory committees as an- nounced are: Carlisle B. Futile, chapter chairman; Warden Leo J. Brophy, Harold P. Baldwin, Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Fitzgerald, Rev Will liam R. Frendberg, Rev. Edward R. Hance. Rev. s. F. Nalewajk, Clar- ence E. Jones, William J. Neary, Arnold Nori, Albert Ratkiewich, Morris Rosenblatt, Mrs. Howard B. Futile and Harris Whittemore, Jr.
 The planning committee consists of William G. Boies, Harold E. Chit tenden, Patrick J. Kelley, John w. Hayes, Sr., Robert E. Lowell, Carl N. Moore, Miss Helen G. Moroney, Mrs. William J. Noble, Jr., P. E. Rice, John H. Schmuck, Mrs Charles R. Booth, Bethany branch, Ralph w. Tucker, Beacon Falls branch and Miss Edith M. Steever, chapter executive secretary.
 Mir. Schmuck announced today that the national quota is two hun- dred million dollars, an increase of seventy-five million over last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-Funeral serv- ices for Miss Nora Marie Stratton of 20 Church street who died while at work Monday at the Lewis Engine ering CO, were held this morning at S:30 from the Buckmiller funeral home, 9 Park place, to St, Francis church, where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 9. Bur ial was in St. James cemetery.
 Funeral services for Harry D. Purdy who died Monday night at his home in Prospect, were held this morning at 9:3n from the Mccarthy funeral home, 2i Cedar street to St. Francis church where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated at 10. Burial was in St. James ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza beth (SacketD Crycheau, 49, widow of George Crycheau, who died Tues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
TAX REVIEW BOARD
 PLANS 5 MEETINGS

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-The board of tax review will meet five times in February to consider appeals from actions of the board of assessors, ac- cording to chairman Richard J. Durkin, William Mariana, and George Lambert, members of the board.
 Date assigned for the hearings are: Tuesday, February 1. from 2 to 5 p. m. Thursday, February 8, from 2 to 5 p. m; Tuesday, February 15, from 2 to 5 p. m; Friday, February 25, from 2 to p. rn.; and 2 to 8 D.. m. and Saturday, February, 26, from 2 to 5 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
MORE TAX BILLS
 PLACED IN MAIL

Naugatuck, Jan. 20.-The first batch of old age assistance tax bills were being mailed today and others will be sent out as soon as they are ready, Mrs. James Fitz- gerald, clerk in the tax collectors office, said today.
 The tax is payable February and residents have until the end of next month to make payment. Persons between the ages of 21 and SO, with the exception of service men and women, are required to pay the $3 levy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
SOCIETY HONORS
 VERNA ANDERSON
Named Hillside Young PeO- pIe's President Succeed
 ing Eleanor Jenzell

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-Verna An derson was elected president of the Young Peoples socieyt of the Hill- side Congregational church Wednes- day night at a meeting in the church hall. She succeeds Eleanor Jenzell.
 Other officers chosen were: Vice president, Horace Grover; secretary, Elsie Peterson, reelected; assistant secretary Eleanor Anderson; treas- urer, Harriet Anderson, reelected.
 The missionary committee named included: Eleanor Jenzell, Mrs. Hor- ace Grover, Avid Anderson. Philip Peterson and Mrs. Grover were named pianists.
 Chairmen of social committees include: Doris Olson, Bertha John- son, Eleanor Jenzell. Audrey Swan son and Eleanor Anderson.
 Reports of officers were heard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

price as 1t sells now, 28 cents, but flour. which cost $40 for 24 and l4 pound bag then, is now sold for $l.33.
 Other comparisons were with the World War I price first) eggs, $l.20, 66 cents; lard, 37 cents, IS cents: bacon 78 cents, 39 cents: beans l8 cents, 10 cents; porterhouse steak. $l.l0, 55 cents; butter, 79 cents. 52 cents; roasting pork, 60 cents, 29 cents; ham, 78 cents, 37 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
ELEANOR KISIELESKI
 NAMED CIRCLE CHIEF

Naugatuck, Jan. 20-Mrs. Eleanor Kisieleski was elected president of St. Hedwig's Polish Soldiers Friend ly Circle Sunday in the parish hall.
 Other officers elected were: Vice president. Mrs. Krzanoski; record- ing secretary, Mrs. Frank Szczesiul; financial secretary, Mrs. Martin Lil- lis, and treasurer, John Biernacik.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
TOLLES COMPARES
 WAR FOOD PRICES

Naugatuck, Jan. 20 Chairman Claremont I. Tolles of the Nauga- tuck OPA price panel calls attention to a comparison of present day food prices and prices that prevailed dur ing the World War 1.
 During the first war. he pointed out sugar sold for 28 cents a pound. The present cost is seven cents. Cocoa was selling then for the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
March War Fund Quota $42, ,OOO

day afternoon at her home, New Haven Road, will be held Friday morning at s:S0 from the Mccarthy funeral home, 2i Cedar street to Sk Francis church where Q solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 9. Bur ial will be in st. James cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home until 10 D. m. this evening.
 Beacon Falls, Jan. 20-Funer@ services for Mrs. Margaret SRaul Hardness. 6S, widow of Charles N. Hardness, who died Tuesday ct her home, i6 Wolfe avenue, after Q ling ering illness, will be held Friday at s:30 from the residence to St. Michaels church at where . high Mass of requiem will be celebrated Burial will be in Green River ceme- tery, Greenfield, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
BLOOD PLASMA UNIT
 ARRIVES IN BOROUGH

Naugatuck. Jan. 20-The mobile blood plasma unit from the Hartford Center paid its sixth visit to Naug- atuck today. The unit arrived at the Y. M. c. A. casualty station about 10 this morning and expected to have the quota of 200 pints filled by 1 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Naugatuck January 20. = The quota of the war fund campaign of the Naugatuck Chapte American Red Cross conducted in March, has been set at $42000 marking the largest amount asked of the chapter it was announced today by John H. Schmuck chairman of the
 Last years quota was $3sOOO The increase of 5000 is due to the increased activity of the Red Cross due to the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Signe Hasso has reported for ini- tial makeup and wardrobe tests for '"The Seventh Cross' in which
 she plays opposite Spencer Tracy. I'It is the Swedish stars first ap- pearance on the M-G-M lot since Assignment in Brittany.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
ACTRESS NOW DANCES

Gloria De maven, who sings and dances in one of the top roles in TWO Sisters and a Sailor" was soloist with Bob Croshy's and Jan Sautt's orchestras before she was signed by M-G-M, but never danced professionally before she appeared in "Best Foot Forward"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
AsTA WELCOMES MYRNA

After two years away, Myrna Loy was enthusiastically recognized on her return to Hollywood by Asta. the dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
WEDDING ATps ACTREss

WEDDING AIDS ACTRESS
 Virginia PeinesS marriage 70 Quentin Reynolds gave Lucille Ere mer her first acting role. She sub- stituted for Virginia in Lady in the Dark. Previously Lucille's stage experience had been confined to dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Largest Amount Ever Sought Of
 Borough Chapter
5000 More Than Last Year Asked; Increased ACtiv ity of Red Cross Responsible; Charles Berger
 Named Drive Chairman; Leaders Chosen

Correspondent. Larry shsDley-PhOne Nausatuck ssas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
ANNA PENIKAS
 BENEFIT BOSS Beacon Falls WOmen's Association Names Mrs.
 DOnIan Treasurer

Beacon Falls, Jan. 20-Mrs. Anna Penikas of Rubber avenue was elected president of the Women's Benefit association at a meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Rocco Sabia.
 Others elected were vice president, Mrs. Julia Wisnewski; recording secretary, Mrs. Antoinette Sabia, fi- nancial secretary, Mrs. Helen Don- Ian; treasurer, Mrs. Malvina Davin 1; chaplain, Mrs. Lena LaBelle; lady of ceremony, Mrs. Lydia Moran; press correspondent, Mrs. A. Sabia.
 Officers were installed by Mrs. Best of Hartford, state field direc- tor.
 The next meeting, which will be featured by a Valentine party, will be held at the home of Mrs. Penikas, I'll Rubber avenue, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Practice Cancelled

Practice Cancelled
 Rev. Jerome Cooke, pastor of St. Michaels church has announced that there will be no basketball practice this evening as previously scheduled. There will be practice Monday and Thursday.