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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

Adolf Hitler was an ascetic,
a celibate and a vegetarian
and he neither smoked nor
drank. From his early youth
he was an eccentric. At the
age Of is he suffered from lung
trouble and his passionate amol-
ton 10 become great historic
figure impelled him 10 take care OF
himself Careful diet was his de-
liberately chosen method.
He led simple life even after
he had attained to the dizzy heights
Of Fuehrer and Chancellor. He had
three residences: the Official res
dence in the Chancellor's Palace
in Berlin. a modest apartment in
Munich and his chalet near Berch-
tesgaden.
In Berlin he maintained only five
servants, carefully chosen from
among old party comrades. One of
these. Brigadier Schreck, was his
chauffeur. The others included his
chef. picked for the post because he
knew how 10 cook Hitler's favorlte
vegetarian dishes and could be re-
lied upon 70 guard against poison
ing: his majoy~domo and 'alde-de-
camp.
The Fuehrcr liked 20 drive fast
in an open automobile and was an
aviation enthusiast. When driving
he preferred TO SIT IN front with
he chauffeur.
Had q Passion for Neatness
HIS fsvorite costume consisted OF
black trousers, KHAKI coat and neat
lie. His only decoration Was the
Iron Cross he won IN the First
World War. He diSliked jewelry but
had a passion for being neat.
Hitler never wen; shopping and
had all the things he wanted to
purchase sent 10 him al the Chan
celery.
He suffered from insomnia. and
FOR this reason had no regular
hours for gong 10 bed or rising
Luncheon was always promptly al
pm. however He entertained
modestly. the guests usually being
party officials and leaders from the
provinces. He did not expect his
guests 10 eat his vegetarian food
however, and served their favorits
meat and Ash dishes. Hitler dis.
liked festive banquets but enjoyed
eating out frequently, particularly
when in Munich. where ne had sew.
ersl hauntS He loved onion soup
prepared according 10 his oWr
recipe
When in Nuremberg. sttendln,
the spectacular Nszi party con
crosses. he STAYED i'm modes
apartment, q, the Deutseher Hof.
seeond.rs,s hcstelry. He shrewdl,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
DE7ROITS MINOR MIRACLE
BY LANCSToN HUGHES


There is kind OF miracle taking place in Detroit
For this miracle good Catholics would thank Saint Christie
pher the patron saint of travellers good man,
thank whatever gods there be for the wonder Of ALL This
miracle speak OF is the Hotel Gotham owned managed.
and stated W Negroes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

rience Of Negroes in industry and
the valuation placed on Negro
labor by arrangements.
Negro labor was given high
praise during the last war" he said,
but no records were kept. Con-
sequently. wild inaccuracies and
weird myths were circulated which
set up prejudices and wrong ideas
in the minds Of employers. Thou
sands OF personnel directors sincere
ly believed that Negroes were not
psychologically or even physiolos-
ically suited to work in their
plants. In the last few years the
large, enlightened proportion of
personnel directors have accepted
the fact that race has nothing to
do with fitness for work.
Il don't say that all prejudice
has disappeared-but at least the
anthropolosical facts have been
cleared up.
HIS FATHER A PHYSICIANS:
MOTHER A SCHOOL TEACHER
We're particularly pleased" he
said, about the spread OF our work
through the Southern area. We
have nine local Urban Leagues run
ming in the South now"
Lester Granger is the only one Of
the six Granger boys who didn't
60 in for medicine or dentistry.
His father came from the Barba-
does as a cabin boy, jumped ship
in the U. S, put himself through
Bucknell university and the Uni
versity Of Vermont. emerged with
an MD. degree and practiced med
icine for the rest Of his life in va
rious parts OF the country. Lester
was born in Newport News, Va.
which was also the birthplace OF
his acknowledgements. When
his oldest brother had gone
through the seventh grade, the fam
lily pulled up stakes and moved to
Newark. n. j.. for in Newport
News a Negroes formal education
had 10 stop al the seventh grade.
Lester Granger was graduated
from Dartmouth college five Of the
brothers went 10 Dartmouth and
then applied for admission 10 Hsr-
ward Law school. Before his ad-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

Race tensions and disturbances
are inevitable II long range plan
ming Is not applied Ia programs 81
race relations. DR.. Alfred NJ Lee.
professor OF sociology a, Wayne
university. said al Metropolitan
Baptist church, Ferry at Russo
street. Sunday evening.
The co-author Of Race Riot"
well known work on the ~ De-
troit riots and an active worker
in race relations. warned his au-
dicnce that. the riot squad tech
nique Of handling racial disturb
ances merely drives tensions
underground and Suppresses vio-
lence. In each case so handled.
smith said. the reaction Is. that
II will he different next time
All records Of the Detroit riot
Lee pointed out. show that people
knew long before hand tina, trouble
was brewing IN Detroit and tina,
sooner or later there would be an
outbreak We have no record OF
anyone or any group trying 20 do
anything about !;
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02

side OF the berth he had been
peacefully sleeping in, but he was
able to climb into another train
instead OF an ambulance and turned
up smiling at the league Office,
straight from the station.
He didn't want to waste a min
ute talking about the accident. That
was a mere bagatelle. He wanted
10 get down TO the business at hand
which to him is practically al
ways the Urban League.
Our most important work these
days lies in two fields: community
relations and industrial relations"
he said. Mr.. Granger is large,
soft-spoken man with grazing hair.
a charming smile and spectacles-
sometimes two pairs when he's
reading that give him a most
scholarly look.
RECOMMENDATIONS
CARRIED OUT THROUGH
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
He's proud that the League,
which is having its annual drive
for funds this month. is listed by
the Presidents War Relief Control
board as an essential home front
agency.
Our community relations prof.
Get works this way: We are invited
by socRl service agencies to make
survey in their city" ne ex-
planned. We send a group Of sur
vey specialists who make a study,
with the participation Of the COM
muuity. of race relations and the
status OF Negroes in the community.
The group then makes recommen-
datlons which are accepted or
amended by the community. None,
so far. has been rejected.
Now. the League doesn't just
Jay down the law and go home"
he said. smiling. We 60 right back
20 that city with an inter-racial
team o. specialists who can point
out TO the local leadership ways
and means of carrying out the
recommendations. We've already
dore that in Ave cities"
Mr. Granger went on 10 tell about
the work Of the Leagues industrial
relati 0ns department. which Is
carrying on program in 1000 war
plants 10 ascertain The actual expe-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-06-02
EMPHASIZING

EMPHASIZING oycrctowdlpg
and poor housing as one ~. the
RAZOR causes Of racial disturbances
Lee declared that IN his opinion
real estate dealers and agents have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

actors Ernest CoSsart and Rex. ONFalley and 8 newcomer of prom tse named Toni Eden, an ingenue 1t will do well to remember.
 Briefly its argument was that 6 wolfish book publisher got accident ally killed with the help of an inno- cent small-town girl who wants to be 6 writer, but struck 6 bargain with the devil for two more weeks among the living on the promise that he would corrupt the girl and deliver her along with himself. Satan sends one of his devils to earth to watch over things and later another devil to watch the first one.
 There was one joke in the three acts, but 1t was repeated over and over. It revolved around common everyday expressions using the word "devil," such as "The devil take you," "Oh, 90 to the devil" etc. These were said in the presence of the devils-on-earth and were Sup- posed to have been very funny. They were not.
 The other backflre was even worse. Make Yourself at Home" was it's name and Vera Matthews
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

was the author. Johnnie Walker, comedian of the silent films, was the producer.
 Some of the boys around town have been saying this Is the worst ever and probably won't be ex. ceeded all season. They nave short memories and the same things hap- pen every season. It Is e fact that you'd have to try pretty hard to do worse than this one, but over the years quite a few so-called play wrights have made the grade. Chalk 1t up to that old tendency for the mind to remember most wildly the thing 1t ilaS seen most recently, good or bad.
 Miss Bernadene Hayes and Philip Huston, who should have known better. were prominently involved in this goulaSh about c movie star making 6 hop appearance in 6 Broadway play and trying to get back her Subleased apartment from e tough character who refused to move.
 There were four openings in the first three weeks of September and all were closed within c two-week period. Besides the two mentioned above, the other two fast failures were MT. Strauss Goes to Boston" and "A Boy Who Lived, Twice" Total cost of the four-and loss approximately $0600O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Local Students To
 ReceiUe Gap And Go7cn

gown, in a class of 226 freshmen, in the auditorium at the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, N J., at 3:30 on Thursday afternoon, Oct. Il. A number of these stu- dents are graduates of Crosby High School, where Miss Kathryn Hayes, eX-president of the St. Elizabeth College ,Alumnae is teacher of Spanish.
 The president of the student or ganization will be assisted by the vice-president in investing the new students and a member of the alumnae will address the newcom- CTS.
 Following BeneGiction in the Col lege Chapel, buffet supper will be served in the gymnasium, in honor of the freshmen, who will be the guests of the student organization The entire faculty of forty-nine members have been invited.
 A total of over six hundred stu- dents, coming from eleven of the United States, one ;lom China and a number from Latin Amer ican republics are registered at the College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Annette MGnciMi
 Wed ThiS A. M.

Miss Annette Mancini, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Manclni,
 IS Burr street, and Arthur Perazzini, Lakewood road, son of Mrs. Mary Perazzini and the late Joseph Peraz- zini, were united in marriage this morning, by Rev. Patrick Flynn,
 pastor of Mount Carmel church, The wedding took place at 8 o'clock. followed by a nuptial Mass. The
 bride given in marriage by her father wore an ivory satin and mar quisette gown, styled with full-court train, a bertha collar of Alencon lace, long pointed sleeves, and fitted bodice. Her extra long veil with matching lace was fastened to tiara of orange blossoms. Three triangular inserts of lace in the veil. covering her train, were designed in interesting detail. Miss Man. cini carried a shower bouquet of starlight roses and swansonia, cen- tered with white orchid.
 The maid of honor, Miss Joseph inc Mongelluzzo, was attired in a sky-blue marquisette gown with satin bodice, sweetheart neckline and leg O mutton sleeves, a matching tiara caught from crown of roses, and carried a bouquet of pink roses with blue delphinium. The brides maids, Misses Mitzie Apicello, Jean- cite and Mary DeSantis, all dressed in similar fashion, wore pink gowns, and carried assorted roses with rib- bons to match. MT. Perazzinis cou- sin, Leo Bartolini. was best man. Henry Sacco, Albert Gentle and Frank Angelicola, ushered. All three were recently discharged from the service. The brides mother re- ceived in blue dress with black accessories, and a corsage of orchids. The dress of the groom's mothers, too, was black, and her corsage was orchids also.
 A dinner for about 50 guests was served at D'Angelo's, and reception for 200 followed.
 The couple left on a motor trip to Niagara Falls. Canada, the bride wearing black gabardine suit, black and white accessories, and cor- sge of orchids. The bride was grad uated from the Waterbury Catholic high school, and the groom recently discharged from the Army on the point system, after five years service, and three and one-half years over- seas. He was graduated from the Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
S54ss @4a SOCIETY,"
.Jeanni CMSSOn
 Bride Of Toda,

Miss Marie Jeanne Cusson daughter of Mrs. Aida Cusson, River street, and Roland Houle, son of Mrs. Euclide Houle, Meri- den road, were united in marriage this morning at 8 o'clock at the Church of St. Ann. A musical pro- gram was presented with Mrs. Leo dina Pageot, organiSt.
 The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Albert Cusson, Miss Jeannette Houle, was maid of hon. or and Henry Houle was best man She was attired in white slipper satin gown, trimmed with embroi- dered silk lace, fitted bodice, gath cred skirt and long tapered sleeves pointed at the wrist and a long train. Her fingertip veil was at tached to coronet of flowers, and she carried white prayer book marked with an orchid and white pompons.
 Miss Jeannette Houle wore a rose satin gown trimmed with silk ern- broidered lace, puffed sleeves, fit- ted bodice and a gathered skirt. She wore coronet of pink plumes and a shoulder length veil. She car- ried bouquet of vari-colored fall flowers tied with blue ribbons.
 A reception was held at Wiggin's hall for a reunion of the families of the couple. The brides mother. wore pink lace dress, matching &C., cessories, and corsage of red and white roses. The groom's mother wore a black lace gown, matching accessories and corsage of red and white roses.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to New York and Canada. The bride wore a black gaberdine suit with grey cape, and black access sories with an orchid corsage.
 Upon their return the couple will l reside at 151 River street. He is a veteran of the Army and was in the service Az years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
WaterCOJO1' ShOw
 Opens M Nov.

The Connecticut Watercolor so- ciety will hold it's eighth annual exhibition at the Wadswortn Athe- neum Art Museum, Hartford, Conn.,, from November 17th to December 18th. Any painted in watercolor or gouache, who is. resident of Connecticut, is eligible to submit en- tries. They will be passed upon by a jury of three distinguished New York artists. Harry De Maine was born in England and received his art education in London and Paris. For many years he has been active in New York art circles, especially the American Watercolor society of which he is secretary. Theodore Kautsky's pencil drawings are con- sidered among the finest works in that medium. His recently pub lished book on that subject is a recognized authority. Since study ing with Eliot O'EIara. he has also become recognized authority. Since studying with Eliot O'Iara, he has also become an expert water-color ist and his paintings have appeared in many of the large national shows. Morris Davidson is one of our out standing modern artists. a success ful teacher and the author of two books, Understanding Mod ern Art" and Painting for Pleas- ure". He places much emphasis on the esthetic and philosophical nature of painting and, as he says of his school, "its appeal is to the spirit"
 It is hoped that the best water- colorists in Connecticut will submit their works to this jury. Several prizes are being offered. For fur ther information apply to the sec- retary of the society, Mrs. Bertha Dione Burke, S16 Pennington ave- nue, West Hartford. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Two Woterburions Elected Officers

At an election held at the Con- necticut Association for the Ad- 7ancement of Professional Phar- macy the following officers were elected; Raymond Hurwitz, Hart- ford, chairman; Nathan Hamerman, Hamden, vice-chairman; Miss Edna Qeseneiser, Waterbury, correspond ing secretary, Mrs. Grace Marshall, Waterbury, recording secretary; and Charles Moves. Wallingford, treas- urer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Social Notes

Mrs. Alice Kutzman and Louis Kutzman, Middlebury road, are vis- iting Mrs. Kutzman in New Jersey, for few days.
 Mrs. Francis Anderson, newly elected president of the V. F. w. vii be hostess at cocktail party tomorrow afternoon at the Hotel Stratford, Bridgeport, Miss Mabel Winters, Miss Helen Shannahan and Mrs. Helen Brophy will represent the local organization, Monday at the Stratfield Hotel. The Raymond Harris Post, l45, Auxiliary, will hold their banquet.
 Members of the Holy Rosary So- ciety of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will meet tomorrow at 8 a. m. in the parish hall Mrs. Philomena Rantino, president, will lead the society to church, where a high Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 in honor of the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Services for the Benediction and Rosary will be held at 7:30 p. m. Sunday, fol- lowed by procession of younger children.
 Officers of St. Ann's Society. Our Lady of Mount Carmel church, re. elected at recent meeting include: President, Miss Matilda DiZinno; vice-president, Mrs. Daniel Altieri; secretary, Miss Mary Cianciull; and treasurer, Mrs. Louis Dizinno. The society vii conduct Q food sale Saturday, October 27, from g @. m. to 6 p. m. at Howlahd- Hughes Co., under the direction of Mrs. Vito Congero, assisted by Mrs. Lucy Verrier, Mrs. Angela Locus, Miss Dizinno and Mrs. Margaret Burnop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Dr. Montgomery
 Club Speaker

pr. James Montgomery will speak at the Waterbury Womer's club, "A Central avenue, Tuesday, October 9th, at 2:30. MT. Montgomery has traveled extensively over central and South America and has chosen for his topic, "Sky High Over South America"
 He is an orator in the true sense of the word, with a gift of humor and wit. His contacts were with the common people, for whom he has e deep understanding. and also with several high officials,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
COMPETITION IS KEEN

table," mum MAlieU COMPETITION IS KEEN
 saw thesat poe
 They were wise men who fore- saw that potential threat to Inili- tary secrecy.
 For If private matters that should remain private ever come out any, where-it is over the bridge table when a bunch of women start try. ing to out-do each other in proving how much they know that the others don't know.
 Competition for center of the stage in a strictly feminine gath ering does something to women that makes the mtell things they know they haven't any business telling. A MATTER or PRIDE
 And 1t isn't hard to imagine that the wife on an atomic bomb worker forced to listen during beidge game after bridge game to other women braggtng about their hus- sands overseas - might one day weaken and say defiantiy, well. George isn't in uniform but {" md then 60 on to impress tho other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Zionists Advocate
 Free Jewish Riqhfs

Local zionists attended c confer- ence in Washington this week at which Connecticut legislators sign. cd c petition asking for unlimited immigration of Jews into Palestine and free rights of Jews there to buy land and establish e democratic Jewish commonwealth.
 Attending the session were Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Rabbi David Polish, Rabbi Seymour derwirtz, and Charles Rosengarten.
 Tie resolution viii be sent to President Truman and the State Department. Rabbi Greenfield assist ed in it's drafting. More than 20 Connecticut zionists attended the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

Whyp Because , according to pr. Joseph o. Morris of Tulane Uni- versity, who aid- ed in the recruit ing of workers, 1t was feared "the b ri d 6 e . playing wife would worm the secret of her h u s b @ n d's job from him and then inadvertent- ly let that secret sli pout over the fahIa %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Club Notes

An oopen meeting. of the Water bury Council of Catholic Women vii follow the regular meeting ot the executive board Monday night at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, Miss Lucy Bowes, chairman, presiding. Maj. Thomas J. Shana- han, Army chaplain, recently re- turned from the Philippines, will be the guest speaker. Council mem- bers and their friends are invited to attend. A social hour with re- treatments will follow the program, winch will also include Com munity Chest moving picture.
 A rummage sale, sponsored by the Ways and Means Committee of the Waterbury Women's Club will be held Thursday, October 11th, from 9:30 a. m. to { p. m. Articles may be left at the club, "A Central ave- nue. Arrangements can be made to have articles collected by calling Mrs. ?. c. Marggraff.
 The annual dinner dance of the Ttam Club vii be held Nov. 10 at Guertin's Inn, 'Thomaston avenue, Thomaston.
 The general chairman is Joseph IeVecchia, Michael Comardo will be chairman for the affair assist ed by Peter Augelli, Joseph DiPietro, Thomas Ranado, Ralph Manzo, Michael Minnella. Carmen Nell chione, Pasquale Lago, Frank Di- Biasi, and Louis Capadonna.
 OfncerS will be installed.
 The Platts Mills Community Club vii hold a miscellaneous auction to- morrow night at 8 p. m. Donations will be accepted including canned foods or garden foods.
 The dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus in the Ander- son school gymnasium was largely attended last night, about l50 pres ent. It was held for the young peo. pie of the East End section.
 The Mothers club of that section were in charge, Mrs. Albert Schia- vone was chairman, and Jean Dor an, Helen Brick and Betty Cruess were hostesses. StSgt. Robert Crow ley of Edson avenue, recently dis charged from the service and Jos eph McArdle, were among the guests.
 The Slocum school P. T. A. will meet Tuesday night at 8 at the Warner Gardens Community house. Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hayes, state nu- tritionist of the association will dis- cuss school hot-lunch programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
k7WE. THE WOMEN
7he Bridge 7abIe-Death To Secrets

women with the importance of Georges civilian job.
 For women just can't be beSted at brtdge-table goSsir-al1d what c woman knows is fully as important to the enjoyment of the game as the cards she holds and how she plays them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

Maryrose Clarkin of 1197 Main street, Mary Louise Egan of Fiske street, Catherine English of West Ikenda avenue, Jane Keliher of Chester avenue, Ellen Kelly of Johnson street, Mary Kelly of Westwood avenue. Mary Lord of Willow street and Rosalind Shea of Southwick avenue, Waterbury, will be formally invested in cap and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

The P. T. A. of the Bunker Hill section is conducting the annual membership drive directed by Mrs. Arthur Grasso, chairman of the committee in charge. The drive will continue until Oct. IS. Parents who have not been contacted are asked to get in touch with Mrs. Grasso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Up And Do1un Broad1vay
BY JACK GAVER United presR Staff C0rresnomde

past tense the ps the better because they already have the bad plays
 Devils Galore" lasted five performances Eugene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

The old sport of tilting at the qliI1tain, once popular through out medieval England, has just been revived at Offham, England, the only quintain in the country hav- ing been resorted to the village green.
 FILLERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
By RUTH MILLETT (NEA Staff Writer)

It has finally been revealed that husbands of bridge-playing women were rejected for work on the atomic bomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06
Dumphy-Babim
 NMptialS Oct. 1T

Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of It. Edward R. Dunphy, son of It. John P. Dunphy, Park road, and Miss Helen M. Babin, Savannah, Georgia.
 The wedding will be an event of Thursday, october 1lth, at the Catholic Chapel, Camp Gordon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

Black widow spiders, ground up in alcohol, were used as @ typhoid fever cure in ancient Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-06

Retired after 4T years service as rural postnian in County Wexford. Fire, John Murray had walked sie.- 0oO Sniies on his Soltnda sa