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Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
"Zuriu" News

CLEVELAND, Last month
on Thanksgiving day, ''Zarja" again
triumphed when it presented a rich
and varied program before a re-
Sponsive and appreciative audience
that occupied h whole of the
auditorium on st. Clair. A large
number of the afternoon guests
remained until late in the evening
to mingle with the overlooking
crowd that arrived to take ad-
vantage of the dancing and refresh
mentS that were available.
Because our chorus is not as
large as it could be and the presen-
tation of a program requires a ire
mendous amount of work it is
necessary for us to ask our friends
and sympathizers to help share in
our endeavor so for this concert
it must be many thanks from
"Zarja" to the following: Mrs.
Mulej, Mrs. Branisel, Mrs. Jur-
man and Ann Kokal for their splen-
did work in the kitchen; Ann
Adams, Sue Mramor, Sue Pakis
who helped the ''Zarja" girls serve
meals to the guests at the tables;
MIR. Slabe, Frank Klemencic, John
BostJancic, John Adams, A. Mez-
narslch and F. Turk for their able
work behind the bar; Joe Jauch,
~
Vincent Salmich, Ludwig Medve-
Eek and Mr.. and Mrs. Jankovich
who handled the finances for the
evening; Vojan Dancers for their
splendid rendition of the Polka
number from the "Bartered Bride;
Gust Komar for his skillful inter
oretationS in makeup; Ed Branisel
and Babich who tended the doors.
The success of many plays de-
ponds on the calibre of the prompt
er who provides the leads and
cues to the actors on the stage.
'Zarja' is indeed fortunate and
thankful to have the services of
Milka Kokal, who is one of the
ablest prompters on the Slovene
stage in Cleveland.
The elegant furniture on view
n the second act of "Cevljar in
Vrag" was the kind loan of the
Oblak Furniture Co. Many thanks.
E. Gorshe dug deep down into
his collection OF antiques and came
up with a red umbrella that COM
pleted the attire of Frank Kokal as
ne sang the role of the village
matchmaker, Kecal, from the Bar
tered Bride"
We must not forget the congenial
Mr.. Tavcar, Secretary of the S. N.
D. who was always on hand to ala
in the fulfilment of our many re-
quests. Also at this time we can
thank Matt Debevec, stage engi-
neer, whose patience, understand
ing and helpful suggestions make
working with him a pleasure.
In the audience was noticed a
splendid representation from our
~ollinwood singing club, "Jadran"
and the boys from "Slovan''
out Euclid way. "Zarja'' thanks
them and the host of Slovenes who
were present and contributed both
morally and financially to the sue
cess of 'Zarja's" 30th anniversary.
"NapreJ'
From the Milwaukee singing
club, "Naprej" we received a sim
cere and comradely letter of con-
gratulations on our 3Oth anniver-
sary. We were SO deeply involved
in the preparations for our pro-
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
PEOPLE IGNORANT OF
IDENTITY OR ACTIONS
OF CONGRESS

A nationwide poll has revealed
that about half the people quest
ioned-presumably a fair cross-
section-could not name any SEN
ator with whose record they had
reasonable familiarity, or appraise
intelligently the qualification of
any member of Congress. Confus-
ing senator's with representatives
was common, and many worthy
folk were listed as members of
Congress who had never achieved
that honor.
This condition obviously does not
make for good government. Mem
bers of Congress are not likely to
be much concerned for the welfare
of people who neither know who
they are nor what they have done.
But quite apart from the effect
this apathy may have on public
men, it is convincing proof that a
large part of our people are by no
means awake to their civic
sibilities.-The Government Stand
ard.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
Is h Time

Now is the time tic zip your pocketbook shut and keep it shut until
at least December 26.
Prices re sky high and apparently headed for even higher levels
IN view of the Christmas season. There is IN abundance of merchandise
Of most kinds, but at prices which manufacturers think the public
will beaI.
o is the time to force lower prices by refusing to buy Christmas
rec millions OF them, in fact more than we have had O n the market
IN a dozen years, are flooding every town in the land, but at prices
ia u OF keeping with their abundance. DON'T BUY NOW. and watch
prices drop fast 1.-THE Progressive Miner.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
REVERSE

During the Sunday morning SER
mon a baby began to cry at the
top of its voice, and it's mother r
ried it toward the door.
"Stop!" said the minister. s'Your
baby is not disturbing me-"
The mother turned toward the
pulpit and addressed the preacher:
"Oh, he amt amt he? Well, you're
diSturbin' him.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18

In terms of goods wrapped and
pushed across the counter, Christ
mas sales this year will be 10 per
cent greater than last years rec
ord buying, it is estimated by the
Federal Reserve Board.
However, holiday shoppers will
have to pay out rs per cent more
dollars to obtain this 10 per cent
increase in goods, the board said.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
Lest We Forqet

Lest anyone think coal mining is a decadent industry. let them
be reminded that:
ia the heat and energy in the nation is produced with coal
lhreetourths Of all American homes are heated bv coal
Nme-tenths OF all the main line railroad engines in the country
are powered by coal
Forty per cent Of the nations factories depend o. GOA to urn
their industrial wheels.
N eStInate is available of what percentage of medicines is derived
from coal, but it must be plenty The Progressive Miner
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18

ENCORE
She doesn't use the beauty salves
But won't refuse to show her
calves.
You ask her name? Well, that's
a w
She's not a gal; she's just a cow.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18
PASS THE

A COB was watching a burial
at sea. Instead of the usual piece
of metal, a hunk of coal was at
tached for a weight.
81 knew we had to go to He'll"
he commented, "but l didn't know
we had to take along our own
coal"
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1946-12-18

From the Milwaukee singing
club, "Naprej" we received a sim
cere and comradely letter of con-
gratulations on our 30th anniver-
sary. We yer SO deeply involved
in the preparations for our pro-
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Typo Auxiliary
Features Christmas
Theme Al Meefinq

WOman'S Auxiliary No. SO, to
Phoenix Typographical Union No.
$50, held it's regular meeting De-
cember 10 at Ala E. Roosevelt
street, with Mrs. Paul Smith pre-
siding at the business session, at
which three new members were
received. They were Mrs. r. j.
Fallon, Mrs. William D. Poulson
and Mrs. Frank D. Grist.
The social session carried out
the Christmas theme, with Yule-
tide colors and each member con-
tributed a toy to be donated to an
organization distributing gifts to
unfortunate children. This has been
a regular custom of the Auxiliary
at its December meetings for some
years.
Bridge and bunco were enjoyed,
and several prizes were contrib
uted, bridge winners being Mrs.
D. T. BrAwner, 1st; Mrs. Glenn
Watson, End; low going to Mrs. E.
L. Norman. Bunco winners were
Mrs. Ben F. Wood, high score; Mrs.
Anna Seton, second; Mrs. Hazel
Underwood, low.
Door prize was awarded Mrs.
Frank Grist, one of the new men,
bers.
Hostesses for the evening were
Mrs. Ebbie Donlan, Mrs. Paul
Smith and Mrs. E. F. Vickers, Sr.
Members present were:
Mesdames Henry Babcock, E.. L.
Norman, D. T. Brawner, Paul
Faust, L. w. Phillips, c. A. Poul-
son, Anna Seton, Harriet Sprague,
Ralph Sprague, Clyde 4imberlake,
Hazel Underwood, Glen Watson,
Hannah Watson, Harry Watson,
Hearl D. Wilson, Ben F. Woods.
The next meeting will be held
January IA, at which Mrs. Timber
lake, Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Brawn-
er will be hostesseS, and will be at
the usual place, 414 E. Roosevelt
Street.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
PRESIDENT GREEN
ASKS HELP FOR
LUMBER WORKERS.

William Green, president of the
American Federation of Labor, has
sent the following communication
to officers of all central and state
bodies:
A strike of approximately 1000
American Federation of Labor
Lumber and Sawmill WorkersNwho
are employed in the mine major
redwood lumber mills of Humbolt
and Mendocino Counties of Califor-
ma, which occurred eleven months
ago, is still in effect. These 1um-
Der workers are members of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America. Our labor
movement, along with the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America, is giving full
measure of support to the strike
and those involved in the strike.
The nine major redwood lumber
mills are owned and operated by
employers who seem to be COM
posed of a group which is viciously
opposed to organized labor and
which is determined to operate the
lumber mills on an open shop basis,
regardless of the cost or conse-,
quences. These lumber workers
who have been striking for eleven
months have shown unusual courS
age and devotion to the principles
of organized labor. Their cause is
lust.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
A Christmas MESSAGE

Joseph and his young wife Mary
came from Nazareth to Bethlehem
to be taxed. Seeking a place to
stop, Joseph turned away in dis
gust and took Mary who was soon
to become a mother out to the
stables to find shelter because
there was no room for them in the
Jim. And, she brought forth her
first born son and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes and laid him in
a manger.
The story would have been diff
ferent had there been room
enough for this couple from Naza-
reth to stay in the inn. Christ was
born in the stable because of the
over-crowded inn. And, to this
day we sing praise to that lowly
birth place of Jesus.
The mn is remembered only be-
cause it had the first chance, but
failed to accept them, because it
had no room for a child to be
born.
Throughout Jesus life on earth
He had a way of glorifying how
ever humble the place and the lives
of people He came in contact. Both
town and country alike where the
people could not find rom for him
m their lives, no lame healed, no
sight restored, and no dead brought
back to life.
This Christmas &C wo n9lISo f0
commemorate the birthday of this
Naz1rene, after the holiday season
is oyer and we have gone back to
our normal way of life, let us
make room for Jesus to come into
our lives and we to be over
shadowed with that great light
and we can lift up our voice and
say peace on Earth Good Will
Toward Men,"
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
MONEY TROUBLES
NO ESCAPE FROM
WAGE LIABILITY

Though he may be in financial
difficulties an employer is still
required to make restitution of
wages owed >employees under the
Fair Labor Standards Act, even
If those employees have signed
releases. This was the decision
of the Circuit Court of Appeals
at Boston, Mass, a decision that
was left undisturbed when the
United States Supreme Court de-
clined to review the lower courts
decision.
The Circuit Court had given
the ruling in the case of Torres
VS.. American Railroad Company
of Puerto Rico, which arose fol-
lowing acceptance by underpaid
employees of the company of a
settlement for approximately
one-half of the back wages due
them.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Knife WeiIders
Are Held For Trial

Two brothers, Elroy and Arnold
Mcbride, who came to Phoenix re-
Gently from San Diego, and after
allegedly becoming intoxicated,
crashed the picket line at the West
ward Ho hotel, where they re-
mained short time, returning to
the sidewalk, accompanied by three
armed hotel guards, and attacked
three picketS with knives, were or
dered held for trial last Thursday
by Peace. Justice Wesley Bolin on
charge of assault with deadly
weapons.
Witnesses at the hearing were
Secretary D. A. Baldwin, Eugene
and Curtis Brown, brothers, who
were slashed with the knives, and
Manual Encinas, another picket
who witnessed the fray. Another
picket, George McNutt, who was
seriously cut by the thugs, was
unable to appear in court, being
confined in a hospital.
There Is some mystery as to just
why the Mcbride brothers, who
claim to be union members, and
who had just arrived in the city,
happened to go to the swanky ho-
tel, several blocks from the down.
town business center, remain only
a few minutes and then attack the
pickets. The Westward Ho is not
usually frequented by workers as
a drinking place. Nor are union
men in the habit Of going out Of
their way to use knives on pickets.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
AvioIa Signs
NJ achiiniists'
Agreement

The Aviola Radio Corporation
of Phoenix and the international
Association of Machinists, last Sat-
urday completed negotiations
which begun October %, shortly
after the I. A. M. won a union
election over the United Electrical
Workers, CTO, for bargain rights
of the employees, and signed
union shop agreement providing
for pay increase of 19 cents an
hour with 10 cents of the increase
retroactive to November, which
was the effective date of the con-
tract. This increase will bring the
wage level to range of IS cents
to $1.84 per hour.
Starting April z, the wages will
be further increased by nine cents
an hour, it was announced by
James c. Jones, the unions repre-
sentative, who is also president of
District 49.
Jones was joined in statement
by Rod Clelland, company person.
mel director, that the contract af-
fected 452 present production and
maintenance employees. Benefits
in the agreement other than wages
are:
Time-and-a-half pay for working
more than eight hours day, and
double time for working more
than II.
Time-and-a-half pay for the first
four hours work on Saturday, and
double time for the remaining
hours.
Joint wage review every 90 days.
Six holidays a year-if employees
work, double time.
Five-cent-an-hour bonus for sec
ond shift employees.
One weeks paid vacation, with
additional time prorated according
to service.
Jones said the contract Gin no
way violates any of the states
laws"
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Dr.. ]. A. Merriman
Dies In CHICAGO

DR.. James A. Merriman, 76,. a
practicing physician and resident
of Phoenix for II years, died last
Saturday in Chicago at the Provi-
dent Hospital.
DR.. Merriman came to Phoenix
from Portland, Oregon in 1929,
where he had practiced for 27
years.
He was well known in fraternal
circles throughout the west, and
was past exalted ruler of Elks in
his lodge in Portland and chairman
of the trustee board of William H.
Patterson Lodge here in Phoenix
at the time he took sick.
His greatest desire was to see the
new Elks Home which he helped
to plan, finished. The building was
dedicated just before he was taken
by his son and daughter, DR.. and
Mrs. R. E. Merriman to their home
in Chicago last August.
DR.. Merriman was well known
and had many friends among all
races, whom he made in his II
years here.
At the II o'clock service last
Sunday, at the First Baptist Church
Sweet Hour of Prayer" was sung
by the congregation at the an
nouncement of his death.
He is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Louise Coles, who is in Italy;
one son, DR.. Robert Merriman of
Chicago, a brother, George Merri-
man Of Alabama, and several
grandchildren and great-grandchil-
dren.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Let the ARIZONA SUN
be your shopping guide.
FBI Asked To Locate
BiIbo's Ex-Secretary

Washington 12The United Press says the FB has
missing former secre-
N1iss) who disappeared after
family threateped with death II ne tesed
activities it revealed tonight
for the Senate War Investigating subcommittee nqur
gratues
made have been
Florida Washington recently and is believed
en- Meridian, Miss
threats against Terry brought to light when Sen
asked called testify Counsel
replied unsuccessfuy since last Saturday to sub
him at his Meridian home
Terry not only formerly
Committee of which Bbo chairman
He left that latter job January l.
Meader read into the record letter from
Meridian 10 The missing secretary
different he his wife and daugh
ter if he tsted against Bbo
receiveda of the threats the telephone from an
caller" the letter sad
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Veterans Need Not
Report Overtime

Veteran students or trainees who
work extra hours at the same job
during the Christmas holidays are
not required Ito include the addi-
tional money earned as part of
their income when reporting earn
ings to the eVterans Administra-
tion, VA said here today.
All veterans in school or training
are required to make a report of
earnings regularly. Under law, VA
may not pay subsistence allow
ances to veterans when such pay
ments will bring income above 5000
for veterans with dependents or
SITS without dependents.
VA said under law the only COM
pensat:on veteran is not obligated
to report is pay for work classified
as occasional overtime" which is
defined as the overtime beyond
the standard work week of the vet
eran. However, he is required to
include in his report of earnings
regularly scheduled overtime.
If the veteran works at the
same job, but during the Christ
mas season works longer hours,
the excess above the normal work
period is considered occasional
overtime and need not be reported.
However, VA pointed out, vet
eran who is not regularly employed
and who takes a job during the
Christmas holidays must report his
earnings to the VA to be conSid-
cred in any subsequent adjustment
of his subsistence allowance which
may be necessary. A veteran who
takes a job other than his regular
employment also is required to re-
port, VA said.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
TOTAL NEGRO STRENGTH OF ARMY
171,031 AS OF OCTOBER /, 1916

Washington, D. Con October
1, 1916, the total Negro strength
of the Army was 171,O31, it has
been announced by the War De-
partment. This figure represented
9.84 per cent of the total Army
strength at that time.
OF the total as of October 1,
115, 1903 were Regular Army per-
sonnel and 1885 were stationed
outside the Continental United
States. The Negro strength const.-
tuted 1908 per cent of the total
Army strength overseas.
At that time Negro troops in the
European Theater numbered 81, ,4O8
and constituted 11.26 of the total
strength in that theater.
A partial breakdown of Negro
strength in the Army as of October
1, 1916 and the areas and theaters
in which they were stationed fol-
lows:
Continental
Army Air Forces 1926
Army Ground Forces............ 1853
Army Areas and Military
District of Washington-.--.. 1858
Administrative and
Technical Services ............ $4,000
War Dept. Groups............ COS
Total Continental U. S.. 1886
Overseas
U. S. Army Forces Pacific. 13,416
U. S. Army Forces Europe. 81, ,4OS
Enroute U. S. to Theaters.... 3,74S
U. S. Army Forces
Mediterranean Theater 80. 2,261
Caribbean Defense Conn.,. 598
Com. Gen. A. A. F.--.--.---. 495
Total Outside U. S............ 1885
Aggregate ..-.-............-....171, ,O31
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Special Notice To
Customers, Friends

On account of the continued
paper and labor shortage, we
were forced to turn down many
who desired to send Holiday
Greetings to their friends and
customers through the columns
of the "SUN" this Christmas.
But, there will be plenty of space
i'm the New Years Edition. Any
one desiring to send New Years
Greetings, have your copy in not
later. than Thursday noon of next
week.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Phoenix Labor Council
Endorses County Zoning
And Planning Proposal

The latest organization to en-
dorse the proposed county zoning
and pla ming bill as drawn up re-
Gently by the Arizona Legislative
and planning bill as drawn up re-
Phoenix Central Labor Council.
The suggested bill, which is to be
presented to the legislature in
January by the statewide organi-
zation, was endorsed by the labor
council here after careful study
and recommendation of such ac-
tion was made by the groups plan
ming committee, according to Ross
Goodwin, president of the council.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
C OF Bfh Combat
Assigned To Pacific

Washington, D. C.-Brigadier
General Benjamin F. Caffey, Com
manding General, 25th Combat
Team, Fort Benning, Georgia, is on
orders to be relieved from assign
ment and duty with the Negro unit
effective January IS, 1947, the War
Department has announced.
Commanding General of the
Combat Team since August 16,
1916, General Caffey is being as
signed TO Tokyo, Japan, for duty
with the u. S. Forces in the Pa
c:fic.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20

"We appreciate the opportunity
of having part in bringing to
pass a piece Of legislation sadly
needed" Goodwin said.
He added that all other state
central labor committees are be-
ing notified of the Phoenix coun-
cil's action.
The Arizona Legislative and
Planning Committee, which was
formed early this year at meet
ing called by the Chamber of Com
merce, adopted the bill Dec. 2 at a
meeting here of representatives
of 10 of Arizona's ID counties.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
MRS. ANNIE LEWIS
is LAID TO REST

Mrs. Annie Lewis of E. Jefferson
ST., pioneer resident who died at
her home last week, was laid to
rest Tuesday.
Funeral services were held at
the Church of God on 18th and E..
Madison st.
Mrs. Lewis was one of the old
timers here having lived in Phoe-
nix for more than 35 years.
She is survived by two grand
children, Mrs. Rene Dunn and Mrs.
LaRue Moore.
Arizona sun., 1946-12-20
Seasons GREETINGS

We therefore welcome our Christmas in December.
The Worship of Christ could not have better setting
generous and helping deeds of merry Christmas
tide In fitting way say farewell to the
closing year. and call hail !" to the "Christ is born
We therefore put off the old man-his
and sefshness his sadness and despair his peevshness
and fetfulnes his eebleness and decay-and put the
man. which, after Christ created in true JOY large
faith energetic service lowy duty devou obedience and
death-daring sef-sacrifice.
ARIZONA SUN PUBLISHING CO.
and Staff Wishes You
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
and
HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR