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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Church. Club
 Plans Bridge

The Women's Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Louis VonLott, Chip man street. Plans were made for a dessert bridge to be held March 22 in the parish hall. Mrs. Arthur Nichols Is chairman of the commit tee in charge of arrangements for the affair.
 The mystery prize, donated by Mrs. Conner Lewis, was awarded to Mrs. Frank Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

The Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church will sponsor a card party March 2 in the parish hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Tcander P. Sperry Of Waterbury. are at the Hotel Bilt- more, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
Open-House Sunday
 For SerUiceEner

Members of the Service club held a party at the Waterbury Boys club Tuesday night following the weekly movies. The unit aids at the movies and at various social activities at the club.
 Entertainment was provided by Val Poletta, Rocco Barardo, William OLoughlin. Tex Calo and Robert DeVito. Mario General Is supervis- or of the service group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
= SOCIETY
Girl Scouts
 GiUen AW0rdS

Girl Scout awards were presented to members of Troop at a court of awards supper held at the Sec- ond Congregational church. Miss Sarah F. D. Miller, executive secre- tary of the Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts, participated in the ceremonies.
 Edna Daniels and Barbara Oviatt were presented first class Scout awards. Miss Daniels also received a curved bar for outstanding Scout work.
 Second class awards were made to Leah Douglas, Barbara LaSsey Murial Mckinley, Zeena Pace, Mary Lois Poetlt, Edith Schaff, Jane Smith, aBrbara Stango, Betty Diehl. and Betty Jane O'Connor.
 Mrs. Edwin Harvey. leader and Marie Laun, assistant leader, ofl- ciated. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. John c. Walker and MT. and Mrs. Harry Liebeck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

Capt. and Mrs. Louis Spirit, Wa terbury residents now making their home in Washington, D. C., have announced the coming marriage of Mrs. Spirits daughter. Miss Diana Lcuise MacDonough, to Candi- date Francis John Lembo, son of Mi. and Mrs. Joseph c. Lembo. Forest Hills, L. I. The wedding is planned for Wednesday, March 2, at 3 D. m, at the chapel at Fort Belvoir, Va. Candidate Lembo will receive his commission in the en- gineer corps at the officer candi- date school on the same day.
 Miss MacDonough, a graduate of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01
SOCIAL SITUATIONS

THE SITUATION: A paper boy stops to collect from you and on a cold day you know 1t will take sev- eral minutes to get the money for him.
 WRONG WAY: Let him stand out in the cold while you are look ing for the right change.
 RIGHT WAY: Ask him 10 step inside while you are getting your money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-01

A daughter, Edna Lillian, was born Feb. 25 at Waterbury hospi- tai to MT. and Mrs. P. William Schneider, East Farm street. Mrs. Schneider is the former Edna Breithaupt, Highland avenue.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
Natl President OAR Declines To Meet Omaha
Civic, Labor And Women's Organizations

of the use Of Constitution Hall to
artists because of race or color.
coming at the close of war agains-
Hitlerism, is appalling. The action
of the OAR, however, is not without
value if it arouses Americans to a
realization that they have helped
destroy Hitlerism in Germany but
permitted it to grow unchecked
and u~nrebuked here in the United
States. The NAACP Legal Comm
ittee and the Association as a
whole will leave no stone %unturned
to effect the withdrawal of tax en-.
emption and other benefits which
the OAR enjoys as a quasi-public
Institution.
The public might have forgiven
Mrs. Truman for attending the
luncheon the invitation for which
she had accepted prior to the dem
ial of the use of Constitution Hall
to Hazel Scott. But her reply Why
Not? in response to a newspaper
mans inquiry as to whether She
would accept future invitations
from the OAR is most disappoint-
ing, particularly in contrast with
the action of her distinguishes pre-
decessor as First Lady.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
robson RECEIVES
BOTH SPINGARN MEDAL

New York-Characterizing Paul
Robson as a man who exemp1ifi-
es the finest in American and AM
erican Negro traditions of accom-
pliShment, craftsmanship, n con-
tribution to public welfare" Mar
shall Field. Chicago publishers, for
mally presented the great actor
singer with the 30th Spingarn Med
al at a dinner here October IS at
the Hotel Biltmore.
Before a distinguished gathering
Of nor than 500 persons, Mr.. Field
reviewed the accomplishments of
Mr.. Robson and declared that the
80 winners Of the S%pingarn Medal.
"pre-eminent pioneers of a people
fighting for its rights on the 'front.'
iers of intolerance and bigotry,
have been and are az least as hero
ic figures as those of other peoples
who have fought on these and other
frontiers. whether those frontiers
be physical or spiritual.
"A white man can talk of what
ouch Negro pioneering means, but
it is with great difficulty that q
white man grasps and appreciates
tie cost of outstanding accomplish
ment by an American Negro. When
a white man becomes z leader. il
business, science, authorship. civic
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
To Hold 1st Lutheran Services
for Omaha's COlOred People
FORMER PELLA LUTHERAN
BOTH & CORBY SITS. TO BE
SCENE OF INAUGURATION

The first Lutheran Services for
Colored people will be held Sunday
at the former Pella Lutheran
Church. Both and Corby streets. The
services will begin at 10 O'Clock
with the Rev. W. c.. Ollenberg
preaching on the topic. The Saw
iour Of All Sinners. A general in
vitation is extended to the comm
unity to attend this initial service.
The Lutheran Church (MisSouri
Synod) acquired the property a
few months ago with the intention
OF organizing a congregation.
Pella Lutheran Congregation, the
former owners, are relocating and
intend to build at 42nd and Dodge
streets.
In the very al future, the pres
ent owners will place a full-time
resident pastor in the community.
to live in the parsonage, 1921 n.
Both street Pastor Ollenburg Of
Mt. Olive Lutheran in Florence
will be in charge until the regular
pastor arrives. At that time a Sun
day School will be started and also
church membership classes.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

an annual report of its activities to
the Smithsonian Institution and
Congress.
The full text of the NAACP tele-
gram to Senator Hayden was as
follows:
The Act or Congress incorporat-
ing the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton which was approved on Febr-
uary 20, 1896. authorized the soc
iety to report annually to the Smith
sonian Institute and Congress. I'm
doubtedly its privilege of having
its reports printed and circulated
at the expense Of the American tax
aye was predicted upon the as
sumption that the OAR would live
up to the lofty purposes set forth
in its charter. The certificate OF
Incorporation lists the OARS pur-
poses: To perpetuate the memory
and spirit of the men and women
who achieved American independ-
ence. to cherish, maintain and eX-
tend the. institution of freedom; to
foster true patriotism and love or
country and to aid in securing for
mankind all the blessings of liber-
ty.' In the light Of the racial prac
tees of the OAR, which are cur
rently receiving wide public atten-
ton. it can hardly be said they are
discharging the high responsibility
les which which they are charged.
under the law. Frankly. in our
judgment. te entire charter should
be declared forfeited, but in no e
vent is there any justification what
ever or(continuing to permit this
organization to print and circulate
its reports at Government expense.
We strongly but respectfully urge
that your committee introduce and
consider Immediately legislation tc
repeal laws giving their reports the
status Of public documents"
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
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BALLOT CASES TO BE
APPEALED BY NAACP

New York-Cases in which Ne
groes sought to register in Ala
bama and Louisiana which were
dismissed in the courts in those
states will be appealed to the Uni
ted States Circuit Court of APP
peals for the fifth district, it was
announced here this week by Thur
good Marshall, special counsel Of
the NAACP.
Judge Caillouet dismissed the
Louisiana case on September II and
Judge c. B. Kennamer dismissed
the Alabama case on September ~.
The two cases are test ones brought
to enjoin the policy of registration
officials in Louisiana and Alabama
from subjecting Negroes to tests
not required of white registrants.
NAACP Lawyers stated that these
two cases are a palt of the program
to break down il types of discrim-
inatory practices preventing Ne
groes from voting in the South.
These cases. along with the recent
primary case in Jacksonville, Fla,
and new cases in Orlando, Fla.
are part of the sustained program
of the NAACP which will continue
and increase until every semblance
of discrimination against Negroes
in the exercise of the right to vote
is abolished.
Mr.. Marshall also stated that the
victory in Georgia, in which Judge
T. Hoyt Davis ruled that Negroes
must be permitted to vote in the
Democratic primary was instituted
and carried forward by the Macon
barnch of the NAACP.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
Hits Printing D A R
Reports at Govt.
Expense

Washington, DC-The fact that
annual reports of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution are print
ed at Government expense was dis
closed today by Leslie Perry. NAA-
CP Washington Bureau, in a tele-
gram of protest to Senator Carr
Hayden, Chairman of the Senate
Committee on Printing. Perry said
that the OAR has issued annual re
ports for the past Al years. all OF
which have been printed by the
Government Printing office as SEN
ate Documents. The last report,
which was printed in 1915. in a 2O2
page booklet. Perry said.
The NAACP urged Senator Hay
zen and other members of the Com
cittee to introduce and consider
legislation Immediately to repeal
the section Of the law. contained in
the Act incorporating the OAR. au-
thorizing the Daughters to make
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

Mrs. Julius Y. Halmadge, nation
al president of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution last week
declined to meet leaders of Omah-
as civic. labor, and women's organ
izations who wished to meet her
for purposes of protesting against
the society's recent ban on a recital
by Hazel Scott. Negro artist. in the
OARS tax-free Constitution Hall
in Washington. D. C.
In an exchange of correspondence
between Mrs. Talmadge and David
b. BIeicher. president of the Omaha
Progressive League, Mrs. Talmadgs
said that she appreciated the in
vitation to meet with the group.
but was quite busy and had "a
crowded schedule. She was at
the Blackstone Hotel for a meet
ing Of Omaha OAR chapters,
Bleicher had written Mrs. Talm-
adge, Leaders of the Omaha Inter-
racial Committee. the Omaha Bran
CHI Of the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie, the Omaha Council for a Perm
anent FEPC, the Omaha League Of
Women Voters. the Omaha Central
Labor Union. the Iowa-Nebraska
States Industrial Union Council.
the Nebraska Go Women's Auxil-
larry. the Omaha chapter Of the Lea
que of Women shoppers and the
Omaha Progressive League would
like to meet you briefly at your
convenience this noon or afternoon
to discuss the OAR position on the
use Of Constitution Hall by Negro
artists
I'VE regard this as a matter of
vital Importance to the future of
democracy"
Mrs. Talmadge replied. please
pardon the informality of my reply,
but ! am quite busy at this time.
1 appreciate your invitation to
I with your group, but it will
quite impossible to do so be
go of a crowded schedule for the
4Ay."
Like Mrs. Talmadge, all the peo-
pie who wished to meet her are
busy people, commented Bleicher.
They too have crowded schedules
However. they were anxious to
drop their other affairs and to take
the time to protest against the
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
Naacp.0 Opposes
Tax Exemption
On Oar Hall

Washington, DC. Legislation
proposing the removal of the tax
exemption from Constitution Hall
owned by the Daughters of the A
merican Revolution. will have the
support of the NAACP throughout
the country, it was announced here
this week. The OAR refused the
use of the hall to Hazel Scott, pi-
anist. for a concert because she is
a Negro. The organization is free
of taxes on the building and land
because it claims to be public irsti-
tuition, serving all the people of the
District. +.
The movement to remove the tax
exemption is being initiated on the
grounds hat since the hall bars
Negro artists. il is now a private
enterprise and should pay taxes.
In New York. Walter White, Ma
ACP secretary, issued the following
statement:
There is no more complete baro-
meter of the low estate to which
the Daughters of the American
Revolution have sunk than the fact
that the organizations sole defend
ers are Rankin and Bilbo. Refusal
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
sroAppo Conductor
In Chief Of Berlin Orchestra

Hollywood (CNS) While white
people in America are making a
great-to-do over the great need for
teaching the German people our
democratic way of life" the Ger
nan people have shown that they
will shortly be in a position to do
some talking back to the Americ-
ans.
For last Monday, the startling
news came over the French radio
hat Rudolph Dunbar. Negro con-
ductor, had actually been nominal
ed Conductor-in-Chief of the SIS
year old Berlin Philharmonic Orch
estra, long a bulwark in European
musical life, and a musical inStitu-
ton respected all over the world.
Rudolph Dunbar had been invited
to conduct several concerts at the
beginning Of September. and won a
triumph so outstanding that Ber-
Inns newspapers wrote enthusiast-
ically about his sensitive conduct
ms oAo MS SdPC1lOI IhdoiCdA dull
ity. Some people in Berlin had
thought that Negroes belonged to
a decadent race until they heard
Rudolph Dunbar conduct. and at
that point their ideas changed.
Generously. they admitted that
they had Been wrong. and took the
new young conductor to their
hearts. When they wanted to elect
a new permanent leader, they first
offered Dunbar the post of Assoc
late Conductor. Dunbar declined.
because of his many other commit
ments. Then it was decided to Of
fer him the chief post.
This is a fantastic thing to have
happened in Germany. about which
we have heard so many tales Of
race prejudice in the past ten years
But the more fantastic aspect of
the situation is that there is at
present NOT ONE symphony orches
ira in democratic America which
would do the same thing, no mat
ter how capable the Negro candi-
date for such an honor might be.
1t is true that William Grant Still
and Dean Dixon have been guest
conductors with several of our
great orchestras, but none have ev-
er been accorded an honor like this.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

OARS discrimination against Ne
gro artists"
Mrs. Halmadge's ancestors were
not too busy to talk about democ-
racy. Why is she?"
The delegation planning to see
Mrs. Talmadge included Mrs. c. K.
Ross, Mrs Mary Hyde, Rev. c.
Adams, Mrs. Robbie Turner Davis.
A. NJ. Witzling, George J. Paulson,
Mrs. Joseph Millen, Mrs. Frank
Cronin, Mrs. Viola Beeson, Mrs.
Carl Graham, Mrs. W. E. Schaefer,
Mrs. Katherine Leslie and John H.
Becker.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

began soliciting white passengers asking. where toy
1t SO happened they were going several directions as
well as in the same direction we wanted to 60. After
having been ordered from the cab | checked his report
sheet for his drivers number. His report gave his
number a No. "a Cab Ga.
The irony of it all Mr.. Galloway is that while I was
in Missouri (mind you Missouri) we were accorded
excellent cab service under similar conditions. Now in
the Metropolis of Nebraska which is suppose to be a
liberal one, | find conditions worse as to compared to
the ex-save state Of Missouri.
| have heard numerous similar complaints from
others arriving here by train and cannot secure cab
service from the depots. Frankly speaking something
should be done about this.
Thanking you in advance,
| remain, respectfully,
EARL A. THOMAS
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

MY DEAR SIRs
| am writing you this letter, first knowing that it
will be one sure method that Mr.. and Mrs. Omaha will
know OF what is getting to be a rather Chronic Con-
dition existing in Our Fair City, and knowing, person
ally OF your feeling toward such happenings, I am
trusting sincerely that you publish this letter.
On October Is, 1915 at 8.45 p. m, my brother and |
arrived from St. Joseph, Mo. via Burlington Zephyr.
Having been accorded excellent service BY the Bur
lngton Ky. We assembled by way of escolator. We
approached and entered a Checker Cab. There were
additional passengers who had also entered the cab all
coming north to oath and Lake streets. We were ap-
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

ing the Field speech Paul Robeson
responded. Marian Anderson. her
self a SpIngarn Medalist, was also
on the program.
The Spingarn Medal was institu
ted in 1914 by the late j. e. SIin-
garn, longtime officer Of the Ma
ACP. to be awarded for the nigh
est or noblest achievement by an
American Negro curing the prec-
ding year or y5dio."
The citation accompanying the a.
wards to Mr.. Robeson reads: For
his distinguished achievements in
the theatre and on the concert
stage. as well as for his active con-
Germ for the rights of the Common
Man of every race, color. religion,
and rationslity."
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
jackie Robinson, Monarch Shortstop, First NEGRO
To Enter Big League White Baseball Organization
Der of ball players"

Der OF ball players
"But even if some players quit" the Dodger
farm system director added, they'll be back after
a year or two in a cotton mill.''
Il realize what I'm going into, II Jackie Robinson
former star ~shortstop Of the K. c.. Monarchs said.
II also realize how much it means to me, to nv
race and to baseball. I'm very happy over this
chance, and | can only say III do my very best to
come through in every manner"
GOOD LUCK JACKIE!
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

years at hard labor.
The record discloses that the al
%tercation started when Jackson sat
at a table reserved for whites in a
drug store in Nashville, Tenn,
and that his so-called white victims
were actually the aggressors. The
NAACP through its petition for
clemency seeks to have the remain
der of Jackson's sentence cominu-
ted and have him restored to duty
with the opportunity to earn an
honorable discharge.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

affairs. singing or acting. he has to
make great sacrifices, it is true and
exhibited an amazing single-mind-
edness of purpose, But when a
Negro achieves a similar pre-emin-
ence in what is still a white mans
social system, he requires all of
those qualities and the additional
courage and strength necessitated
by our shameful caste system IN
this country.
1T is little wonder that the Ne
groes who have accomplished -vhat
is symbo1ized by the Spingarn Med
al have had such thrilling and in
credible life histories. In many
cases, they have endured trials that
few white Aemricans car imagine,
and ever fewer have experienced"
Mr.. Field was introduced by Wal
ter White. who presided. Follow
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
Jackie Robinson Breaks Contract with Kansas
City Monarchs; Signs with Brooklyn Dodgers

Notwithstanding for the Brooklyn bail club,
Branch Hickey, Jr, said Wednesday, October "a,
1915, the Dodgers may have the alligator by the tail
in signing the first Negro ball player ever admitted
to big league (white) baseball, but if troubles a.
head eve won't avoid it."
The son Of the Brooklyn president predicted it
"even may cost the Brooklyn organization a num-
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

GEN. MARSHALL AS HE APPEAR
ED BEFORE SENATE MILITARY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Washington, DC.@General Geor-
&c e. Marshall, Chief Of Staff. y.
s.. A.. told ongress last week that
unless the United States has a uni
fled military command, there is
little hope that the nation can Sc
cure a lasting peace. General
Marshall is shown as he appeared
before the Senate Military Affairs
Committee.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27

For All the Latest
NEWS Read The
Greater Omaha Guide
Every Week
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
flash A New National Radio
Program "ClO for america"

Hear President Philip Murray's dramatic plea for a decent
wage for all Americans. Hear his careful analysis OF the
need for full employment, its importance for all groups in
our national life.
MONDAY, 90.
Monday, IL.
MONDAY, &c.
1o:oo-1o:15 p. m, EST, American Broadcastng Comp
ang (Blue Network).
. Organize listening groups in your home.
sDiscuss the program, "CIO for America" with your
friends.
sDo your share in the fight for FULL EMPLOYMENT
and DECENT WAGES for all BY building the listen
ing audience for this program.
eSend your comments on the programs to Philip Murray,
President, Go, 7s Jackson Place, N. w., Washing
ton, 6. L. c.
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
CLEMENCY FOR SOLDIER

court-martial in Nashville. Tennes-
see. on February Z. 1874. for as
sault with intent to do bodily harm
On three white civilians. He was
convicted and sentenced to a dis
honorable discharge and twelve
The Omaha guide., 1945-10-27
Race Passengers Ordered Out Of Cab;
Driver Then Solicits White Trade

Omaha, Nebraska,
October 16, 1915
MR.. c. c. GALLOWAY,
Editor Publisher, OMAHA GUIDE.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-11
Romantic Affairs
Intrigue Detroit
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Continued frem Page 0net
Powell, Donald Leith, Ems. Ken
meth H. Macdonald and 1t (jg)
Daryl Crane, the ushers.
Mrs Webb chose powder blue
crepe with a deep matching lace
yoke and tiny flower hat Of
panSieS and roses, while the
brld grOom's mother wore
ChartreuSe crepe with matching
gloves and sailor hat Both
mOtherS wore COrSages OF
luchsia orchids.
The brides home was the
scene OF the reception, after
which the newlywedS left for
wedding trip to Chicago. They
will make their home in Nor
man. Okla, where 1t. Pfaff is
stationed For going away the
new Mrs. Piaff selected a three
piece American Beauty gahsr-
dine suit with a navy straw hat
and navy accessories.
Out-ot-toWn guests included
Miss Dorothy Webb. sister Of
the bride. who arrived Friday
from California. and Mrs. r. w.
Schaefer tho brides aunt. from
Waterloo. la.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-11
Campfire
Birthday

WIS Sunday Campfire Girls
viii begin their nationwide
celebration, marking the annl-
vcrSary OF the groups incor-
poration on March II, 1912.
Groups, in uniform. viii al
tend special church services of
their respective faiths. MSGr.
John c, Vi>mara viii celebrate
Al high mass at 10 a m. in ST
GATHERINGS Church sponsored
by the-ArchdloceSan Committee
OF Campfire Girls. to be fol-
lowed by breakfast in the parish
hall Irene Hickey will be in
charge of the gathering
The Rev. Fr Harold J.
Markey, who Will be one OF the
honor guests. viii be- at the
speakers table along with Mrs.
Elizabeth Spear Mrs. Frederick
DeGalan, the Rev Fr. John II.
WittStock, Mrs. Clement j.
treund Mrs. Milo White, Miss
Theresa Del Favero and Mrs.
Ed Grove.
"NelghborllncSS' has been
design ed as thus years birth
day project and in line with
this the girls are packing kits
for Russian War Rehei, and
making contributions 10 Greek,
Belgian and YugoSlaVan chill
drCn.
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-11
Club Picks
Shannrocks

SHAMROCKS will be the
~ motif of the St. Patricks
Day bridge tea and fashion show
at the Women's City Club. Sat-
urday says Mrs. Orison S.
White, chairman Of the social
affairs committee.
The fashion show. featuring
spri styles, will begin at
? p. m. in the auditorium, fol-
lowed by bridge tea. The COM
mittee has planned a prize for
each table, and four special
prizes. Also on the social affairs
committee are the following City
Club members who will act as
hosteSSeS Saturday afternoon:
MeSdames Wilbur S. Awrey,
A. Gordon Adams, Howard c.
Baldwin, Warren B. CookSey.
Leslie Hatcher, George NJ. Ian
ing, Frederick l.. MacFarlane
and Miss Isabelle Hoersch.