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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

The Leadership Training school, sponsored by the Waterbury Couf1' ell of Churches, will Do held at st, Johns Episcopal church for six Monday evenings, October ?, Q, l0, 30, and November 6 and l3 The Second Congregational Girls Sorority will meet next Wednesday evening ct 6 at the home Of Miss Arlene BaudeF, 07 Laval street The Second Church Evening De- pertinent will meet next Tuesday eVennig at with the Ways ana MOans Committee in charge. The annual Second Church fall reception viii be held ih Davenport hail Thursday evening, october D. At 800,
 World Wide Communion Sunday will Dc observed Sunday, October l. The calendar of events next week At the Second Church, announced thM. morning by Rev. pr. John C. Walker, pastor, follows Sunday, September 24-- i0;O0 a, nl,--ChuFch School, li:00 Q. ffis-Morning worship. 4.30 D. Ha.-Piigriin Fellowship 800 D. fi.--Coonlbs Fellowship . 7,30 D, fti, -- Union Service at
 First Baptist Church. Monday, September 2S-
 400 D, m.-Cubs, Pack T. Tuesday, September 26--
 400 ?, Hi,-Brownles,
 700 D, mt-Doy Scouts, Troop T. T,30 D. m,-AiF Scouts.
 800 D. Evening Department Wednesday, September T-
 zoo D. m,-diri Scouts, Troop g. 7;30 D, Tfi,-Sea Scouts
 7.30 D. m,-secend Church swing
 Band,
 Thursday, September 2S-
 FOO D, m.-fted Gross Sewing 7.30 D. m. -- Second Chufch
 Knights
 Friday, September 20
 zoo D. m,-Junior Choir He"
 hearsal,
 T;30 D. n. -- Senior Choir Re-
 hearsai,
 O:i6 D. m,-DeMolay Dance ID
 Davenport Hall,
 Young Peoples Notes The Pilgrim Fellowship, ct their first meeting last Sunday. voted to begin their meetings at 4!3O ?, m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
'S4O,OOOF FUND
 DREAM MONEY
Peter B. Higgins, Demo- cratic Nominee, Answers
 Congressman Talbot

Accusing Cong, Joseph R, Talbot tR) of being indifferent to the well fare of the average industrial wage earner ln the bth congressional dis. triet Peter D, Higgins, Democratic candidate sponsored by the Ci,o, PAC last night declared that Cong, Talbot dreamed up" his charges that the pAC intended to expend SAo,ooo In support of the Democratic candidate,
 Mir Higgins reiterated his State- nient of a few weeks back in which he requested that . newspaper edl- tor he chosen Go review . state- ment of the financial support of each candidate for purposes of de- termining that the eongresSmAn's claims were false, The Democratic candidate was speaker last night in Derby at Q meeting of the Young Democratic organization there,
 Higgins concluded;
 "When the full record of Cong,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage ceFtin. cation have been filed with the bureau of Vital Btatistcisi
 Victor Teta l2 BeBham street, and Adeline C0langelO co 0eddes Terrace.
 Eugene Edwards, Oakville, Mary Rosa % Moran street.
 Jack ChieFplnski, a Lafayette street, and Helen Maciina Grassy Hill road.
 Donald r, Samaha 263 Lincoln street, and Loretta 4. Massiotte % Spring street.
 Edward ,. Fox 3O3 Raymond street, and Pauline E. PeFregult 4s AFb0F street.
 JOSeDh C. MRFcuFe @ Frank street, and Helen N. Baxter @ Frank street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

. lump and dlsflguFement, which will prevent her from wearing eve. ming gowns or iowsnecked dresses, it s alleged. It is claimed the girl will never be able to wear clothes that would expose her shoul- der.
 The plaintiff is one of i2 persons to bring litigation as Q result of the disastrous accident. The total damages claimed amount to 140O, 900, Defendants in darriguS case are the Elm City Willing Stations, Inc, of New Haven, tho Colonial Beacon oil Company of MaBsachusetts, and the Connecticut Railway and Light. Ing Company of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
Compensation Agreements

CompenSation Commissioner John J. O'Conneli today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability:
 Kenneth Rhynhart of il6 Cherry street against Chase Brass and Cop- per Company, Metal Works plant. e2e.e6 beginning August 8, hernia.
 Waddy zembroski of POI Lincoln street against Chase Brass and Copper Company, Metal Works plant. s3O beginning September l, back strain.
 Edward Jenkins of A Vine street against Chase Brass and Copper Company, Metal Works plant, s24.35 beginning August %, back strain.
 Dino Simerleri of Torrington s27.32 beginning September l3, in- jury to left knee.
 Elvira Manthey of l24 ook street against Eyelet Speciality O.. Sl8.4e beginning July 5, inJurey to left shoulder.
 Costantino Montani of Torrington against American Brass Go. of Tor rington, $50 beginning September I6. injury to muscle of back and right side.
 Louis Bergonzi of Torrington against American Brass Go. of Tor ringon, s26.o4 beginning September IS, injury to lumbar region.
 Andrew Duhiel of Torrington against American Brass Co. of Tor rington, $27.34 beginning Septem- Der IA, injury to right foot.
 Houses are built in l6 hours by a new method in South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
Permission Granted to Amend Claims In $1OO 900 Action

T'aIbot is hroueht hoho lo W people of this district and { prem lee it VIII I'd brought hone ~ them they win he shooked 30 n1
 ilarogatd Iot thelr interests. WhS tho way that man has voted iN OonEress, you'd think ho was the oll harons, tho food baruns, tha ila dustrial baronS and ail Ahe other kinds of harogs rolled Into one You'd think his congressional olAs trlot was Wall street, You'd noveT believe it was q district made ur mostly Of industrial wage eaEnQrsl small business people and indes pendent farmers,e '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

d
 The counsel for tho girl, who seeks eiOo,000 damages, submitted c copy of the proposed amendment, which tells in detail tho nature Of Bevs eral of her injuries.
 The amendment states the bones Of tho girls nose were fractured end moved in such c way that the contour Of her face has been dlss tertcd. it is pointed out that she will have to submit to an operation, the results of which may easily Dc fatal" Tho lew complaint also states that she lost seven teeth, and that sho will have to submit to piaB- tic surgery.
 An injury to her coliar-bonc left
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
Leadership Training
 School Dates Chosen
Council of Churches to Sponsor Course at St. Johns
 Episcopal Parish Starting Oct. 2

instead Of s ?. m. Sundays, Plans were also made for 6 Young Peoples canteen which will Dc opened In the near future.
 The Coombs Fellowship made plans for this coming year and plans for c party to Dc held in tho gymnasium on October i4 were made. Mrs. Henry ?. Lieback Is the advisor.
 Shirley Watkins, secretary Of the Second Church Pilgrim Fellowship was elected coschairman Of the Naugatuek Valley Pilgrim Fellow ship at 6 conference at Camp Ma tAuehA September 1T.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
MISSION COMMITTEE
 REPORTS PROGRESS

Rev. pr. John c. Walker, pastor Of the Second Congregational church, as chairman, presided at the meeting of the executive com. mittee in charge Of the E. Stanley Jones Mission which local Protest ant churches will sponsor here Co., tober 22 to 27 last evening at the Second Church,
 Reports were received from Vari' ouE committee chairmen concerning progress made to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
bs>AMryA>v'T ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

GIoriousIy GIomorous Rich Rore Silks Motifs And Color Tones In Our Au- tumn Gronory of Neekweor Fol Men.
 Gornered from the choicest of the seasons offerings this fascinating riot of eoIors thot fit into the pie ture of Autumn's landscape.
 Cooler d0ys, werner shades; darker doys, brighter coIoTs "A magnificent 0rToy Of gorgeous eEunehy silks - and silk substi- flutes - thot once osoin proves. -ifprOOf were needed - our po- sition as specialists in mems neck wear of the better sort is an costly proven fact - Autumn neekweGF 1l.50 to $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
PURCHASING AGENTS
 HERE NEXT TUESDAY

The Purchasing Agents Assoeia. ton of Connecticut will hold the first FaN meeting at the Waterbury Country club, Tuesday, Sept, %,
 The club has offered golf priv. ileges for all P, As who are golf enthusiasts for the afternoon pre- eeding the evening meeting,
 Dinner will beserVed at 0;So p, m, The speaker of the evening will be Professor Hubert dreaves, and his subject will be Public Speak. ing and the Business Man"
 All purchasing agents are cor dia lily invited,
 Hampton Roads, Vau was the scene of the battle between the Monitor and Merrimae, first iron- clad vessels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22
Young Cheshire Girl
 Victim Of Bus Truck W. Collision Plaintiff
Injuries Suffered By High School Student Described / as Permanent Necessltatlng Operations in Near
 Future; Other Cases Pending

Injuries sustained by Doris oarrigus of Cheshire in the Cheshire road bustruck collision of September lS 194S wall be described specifically in amendment to her superior court complaint according to permission granted bY Superior Court Judge Robert |. Munger today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

Mexicos guayule patchOs have been overwofked during the rub. he" shortage. causing the plants eq become exhausted, sN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

Corporal Theodore P, olscheiskl, JF, attached to Rn Army engis neers' unit at Camp Swift, Texas, Is spending Q lO.day fuFlOugh with hls parents, MF. and Mrs. The0s dOre 0lschefski of Oak street. He will return Co his post next Mon. day.
 Corporal olsehefski Is 8 grad. uato of Crosby High school and prior Co entering the military service In January, l043, was an ampl0ye of the Waterbury FaFFel Foundry, IIc studied engineering as an A.s.T.P. student at North Texas State Teachers' College at Denton, Texas, on completion Of his basic training. The War De. partmcnt has h0nOred him with . certificate for hls nine months training as an engineering stu. dent. He is presently undergoing special combat training.
 Rev, Thomas P. Shea, son of Mrs, Elizabeth Shea Of 100 Fairmount street, has been promoted from major to lieutenant colonel In the Army Chaplain Corps at his post in the Southwest Pacific, according to word received here.
 The brother Of City Clerk Joseph Shea, he has been in the service three years, Colonel Shea has been scheduled to come here on lav, but 1t is blieved his recent promotion may hold up the leave for several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

2, according to Q War Department telegram received by his family.
 Tho son of Mr, and Mrs. John soden of B3 Laval street, he was sent to the European area last June, He ik veteran Of iB months of service in the South Pacific.
 Lawrence ?. sonderman of Wa. terbury is now serving aB Q radio operator with Q fighter squadron at santa Barbara, Calf, A veteran of service in the southwest Pacific, he was recently promoted to technical sergeant
 T.sgt, Arthur (Boh) Baker, son Of MT, and Mrs, Arhtur II, Baker, 0b0 West Main street, arrived home this week after 90 missions as Q bomber radio gunner over Europe Tn one raid flax knocked the ears phones off his head, but left him unhurt. Tn another his oxygen sup. ply ran out, 50 that he had to spend five days in an English hospital on his return, while in another raid 2bo flax holes were made in his ship, although no one was hit,
 Second Lieutenant Theodore M, Adgato of 37 Yates avenue gradus ated recently with an officer candis date class At the Marine center at Quantico, Va, He entered the BerV' ice in April, 1892
 Private Joseph A. Lokis Of 30 Rail. road Hill street has been wounded in action in the Asiatic area, ac. coTding to word received from the War Department by his parents, Mir, and Mrs. John II, Lokis, He entered the service April 9, l043, together with his twin brother, John.
 Marine Corporal William sh0d. olska Of IO3 Locust street has been killed ln action in the South Pacific area, according to . War Department tclebFam received by his mother, Mrs. Anna shOdolska.
 In the service since May i2, i042. he served at Guantanamo Bay. Cuba, and Honolulu, ss well as at Salpan. He was a graduate of LeavenwOrth High school and . former emplOye of the ScOvlll Mfg. Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

Three local servicemen who have completed two and half years of service in the Pacific returned to their homes in Waterbury yesterday for 2i-day furloughs. They are: Corporal Anthony Diorio of 370 Washington avenue, Corporal Ed- ward Stroberg of 1903 Watertown avenue, and Staff Sergeant William Dunne of e5 Lounsbury avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

Marine Private Robert s. Phillips, Jr., of Middlebury has completed phase of training at Camp Le- Jeune, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-22

Houses are built in l6 hours by a new method in South Africa.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
GLARINGLY APPARENT

"The historical backgrounds of
the American indian and the Ne
gro are too well known to ne
cesitate coverage in this opin-
ion," wrote Chairman Graham.
"The participators of both races
in the war effort as fighters at
the front lines and as workers
in essential war industries has
naturally accumulated growing
race consciousness. 1t may ex-
plain in part the difficulty ex-
perienced by subject companies
in attracting the Indian from his
reservation to the mine where.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19

whereas 1000 new units had been
programmed for Negro housing, no
location had yet been found on
which construction might be
stated
There are no mixed housing
projects in Detroit. The history
is che which began with the So
journer Truth homes which led
to riot. In last years mayoralty
election, Edward Jeffries, success
full candidate, campaigned on a
pledge that he would not disturb
the existing housing pattern. His
position, and consequently that
OF the local housing authority. has
been unchanged.
The Detroit group, composed
largely of auto workers from CIO
locals, sought to meet the needs
OF Negroes. Already fault has been
found with the programming poll
cies of the National Housing
agency.
Emmerich explained to the group
that the entire matter would have
to be restudied. He is understood
TO have admitted that there exists
a definite problem" and that
reasonable request" had been made.
The NAACP has interested itself
in the matter and is helping TO
press for satisfactory relief.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Father Divine Aids
In Estate Purchase

PHILADELPHIA r. (ANP)-
Father Divine's name was again
in the limelight last week when
a group Of retired white and
Negro school teachers purchased
the 10-acre estate OF The late
Frederic Stanly Groves, Jr., in
the exclusive residential district
of Riverton, N. j., north of Cam
den.
The estate which includes a
30-room house, was brought from
Mrs. Theresa Torrance Groves,
who had not occupied the place
since her husband, a wealthy big
game hunter, shot and killed him
self there Is years ago. T h e
group of purchasers is said to
have included Miss Helen Young
of New York and Miss Gladys
Graham, a former Chicago teach
err. Also Included in the group
were followers of Father Dibine,
said Walter H. Caldwell, attorney
for the purchasers. Caldwell said
that he did not believe Father
Divine's organization controlled
the group. He added, that he un-
derstood Father Divine had con-
ferred with the teachers on the
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Youth, IS, Found
Shot Through Head

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)
Believed by his father to have
become respondent over his re-
lection by the Army, 18-year-
old Jerry Battle of 70 Clark
Street, southeast, early Friday
night was found dead in his
residence, a ,.32 calibre bullet
wound through his right temple.
A pistol, according to police
reports, was found clutched in
his night hand Powder burns
led police to believe the wound
had been self-inflicted.
The body was discovered by
the boys father, Isaac, who sum-
moned police. Young Battle was
a student at Washington high
school and had just returned
from Fort Benning.
An inquest will be held over
the body at the Pollard Funeral
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Choir Program
Big Success

On the fifth Sunday Eve at three
o'clock the Senior Choir of St.
Peters Baptist Church presented
five choirs in program of Gospel
Singing.
The church was filled to oa2a-
city as the choirs lifted their voices
and sang praises to God. Each
person present was made to rejoice
10 the depth of their souls. The
sum OF 1928 was raised.
The choirs present and reports
are as follows: ST. James, $40,
Whites Chapel, $500: Pearlie Grave
SIS: New STRANGERS Home 81: and
College Hill mission Chorus). $40.
MRS stella Joiner Lucas, Dresi-
dent: Mrs Eunice Course, secretary
and Mrs. Ethel A. Woods, pianist.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19

purchase of the property which
is said to cost $4,000
According TO the attorney, the
group included several retired
Negro teachers, who live in
Brooklyn, N. Y. The house is
expected to be occupied in the
next month or two.
The estate adjoins the River
ton County club, and is close to
estates owned by R. III. Hollings-
head, Jr.. vice president of the
r. NJ. Hollingshead Co.. Camden;
w. G. Borer, Philadelphia brok-
or. and Edwin S. Perry, Phila-
delphia advertising executive.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Detroit Tension
Pot Boiis Again

WASHINGTON N P) - The
Detroit pot is boiling again, and
the issue is housing.
A delegation from the Motor City
visited Herbert S. Emmerich, adj
ministrator, Federal Public Hous-
ing administration, last Wednes.,
and pointed out to him that where
as there now was about $500 va
cancies in the projects at Willow
Run and in Wayne, applications
in the thousands" are on file
from Negro families and going
unsatisfied.
They pointed out too that
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Georgia Senators
Oppose Ballot,
Subsidy Measures

WASHINGTON - IS N 81
Georgia's two Democratic Senators.
Walter f. George and Richard Rus
sell, are reported to have opposed
the administration throughout The
week on both the soldier vote aid
consumer subsidy controversies.
On eight roll calls on Varing
amendments the two stuck with
states rights" Senators against a
federal ballot.
They were unsuccessful in this
fight, however, since the federal
ballot plan finally passed the
Senate. 1t was then sent to confer
ence to adjust differences with the
House passed Estates rights mea-
sure, which would leave arrange
ments for the balloting in the
hands of the state.
George and Russell, it was learn
eel, also voted against the Ma
honey, D-ConE) and Taft, r.
Ohio amendments to provide
funds for continuation Of the con-
sumner subsidy program. Fate of
this measure has not been decided
as yet but the two are on the
majority side thus FAR.
There were no controversial lOll
calls of major Importance in the
House this week. Rep. Tarver, Cd
Ga) issued a statement. however.
saying that he and his fellow
Georgians at first opposed a roll
call on the federal ballot in The
House the previous week because
it would have violated House rules. |
He said later the delegation will
ingly stood up and were counted
against the measure.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Prominent Upstate
Farmer Buried

KOSCUISKO MisS.-hn6y Green
lee, of MoCcel Miss ssippi was
buried Thursday, February 10th.
Long che Of The most successful
Negro farmers of this section Of
The state Mr.. Grenlec died as TIC
result Of illness from which he had
suffered for tire rast several wears
at his home en- February eth Tu-
neral services v.are hello at the
Second Baptst Church here
The deceased is survived bv his
wife, Mr. ida Ctreenlee ana Q num-
her of children ard Other relatives
Mrs Beatrice Baskin well-krcr'n
in Jackson is "a daughter Of the
deceased
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Wage Rates Based On Race Must
Not Stand, War Labor Board Saws

through wage differential, the
discrimination against him was
so glaringly apparent"
Regarding the Spanish-speak-
ing people, Chairman Graham
said their roots are ''too firmly
implanted in this country" to
expect that the question of dis
elimination will be self-solving
through mass immigration. Mil
lions, he said, will remain in the
United States. Many, in fact,
possess superior moral rights to
remain based upon first occu-
pancy-other hove obtained cit
izenship through birth and ma
turaliZation, he added.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
Part All Races Playing In War
Merits Equality, Ayers Graham

WASHINGTON - (ANP) -
Wage rates based on racial dis
elimination must not be allowed
to stand, the nonferrous metals
commission of the National War
Labor board announced last
Tuesday in directive order in
a dispute between three Arizona
mining and smelling companies
and the international Union of
Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers,
CLIO.
The ISSUE was raised by the
union through it's insistence
that all rates below $3.50 per
shift for common labor in non
ferrous metal mining in the area
should be eliminated, and be-
cause they are unsound and are
based upon racial discrimination.
The adjustment was sought in
behalf of Negro, Spanish Amer
leans and Indians in the south
west.
BAN LOWER RATES
The Miami Copper Co., Miami,
Ariz.. International Smelling
and Refining company, and In
spiration Consolidated Copper
company, both of Inspiration,
Ariz., were directed by the WLB
TO discontinue all wage rates be-
low 1888 per shift Gin order
TO eliminate rates found so be-
How the minimum Of sound and
tested going rates for the indus
try and the area. and based upoa
racial discrimination. The diff
ference between the n;nimum
asked by the union and tho
boards grant was left the neco-
Eation between the union and
+he respective conananies.
These wage adjustments are
all retroactive to April 4, 1913
They can become effective, how
ever, only upon determination by
the Office of Price Administra-
ton that the wage increases will
not require any change in price
ceiling or, if no such determi-
nation is made, then upon an
rroval of the director Of eco
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19

nomic sterilization. Chairman
Charles A. Graham of the Non
ferrous metals commission indi-
Gated that the commission was
following President Roosevelt's
Executive Order No. 1902 re-
garding its statement of policy
on discrimination.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1944-02-19
PHYSICIAN GETS 2 YEARS

CHICAGO - (ANP) - DR.. Os-
car F. Roberts, physician, was SEN
fenced to serve two year term
Thursday on charge of selling
narcotics to addicts and peddlers.
Sentenced by federal judge, Rob
erts claimed that government
agents entrapped him.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-07-19
to Camp.

Returns to Camp.
Hunter Evans. s , c, has returned
ed 10 Camp Endicott, K. l.. alter
spcndjne a Today leave with his
wife and son
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-07-19

100 Helns-Brv 'oa, Wor~'
Evening star., 1944-09-01
B. & 0. Traffic Tied Up
Hour by Truck Wreck

Southbound traffic on the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad at Belts
vile was delayed almost an hour
this morning when a trailer truck
failed to make a curve on the Balti-
more boulevard, crashed through a
guard rail, went down a 10-foot
embankment and overturned on the
tracks. No one was injured.
Arthur Stevenson, colored, 81, of
Baltimore, driver of the truck, said
he had fallen asleep at the wheel.
He said he crawled out of the over
turned vehicle through window
in the cab.
Maryland State Policeman I. P.
Armstrong said no charge has been
placed against the driver pending
further investigation. The truck
was loaded with steel forms and
was headed for Baltimore. The
accident occurred about 7:3O am.
Mrs. Josephine Neal, A, colored
OF 1928 Seventh street NV, re-
ceived a broken rib yesterday when
the door of streetcar closed on
her IN front of Union Station. She
was treated at Emergency Hospital