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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Communion Services 0t St. Joseph's
 Pastor Celebrates
 Mass for Young
 Recipients

Rev. Joseph Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's Church. celebrated the g o'clock Mass Sunday for children who made their first Holy Com munion Rev. Francis Pranskus led the children into Church.
 At 2 o'clock in the afternoon the children were accepted into the Scapular Society. Father Pranskus, who was the sponsor also cele- brated Benediction. Father Valan- tiejus, addressed the group.
 The children who made their first Communion were: Barbara Benai- tis, Rosanne Chiarella, Patricia Col lins, Veronica Danela, Elizabeth Daunis, Phyllis DeBlasio, Virginia J. Ke7al, Wanda I. Laureckas, Jan- nett Lieber, Diane Mazaika, Judith Mitskel. Margaret O'Conner. Louise Piltowski, Carol Razier, Theresa Ann Rogers, Joan Rooney, Louise Romman, Anne H. Radziunas, Mar ilyn Ann Sardinskas, Beatrice M. Thomas, Agnes Vetruis, Helen Sny- der, Patricia BarnotiS, Helen Ma tilunas, Jannet Marsal, Sanders Lieber, Wanda McGlean, Laurel Shubacker.
 Robert Adams, Charles Amodeo, Louis Chiarella, Allen F. Shaponis, Michael Carey, Robert J. Dam brosky, Joseph Daukas, Michael J. Dulgos, Adlbert R. Enamait, David E. Gerard, James Gilroy. George E. Headron, John J. Klinkna, Robert M. LeBreux, Donald Lepo, Joseph Lukasebicius, Michael LaPorta, John Luidzuis, Richard Marcelynas, Raymond Marinko, Edward Navick- as, Edmund P. Pultinas, William J. Sanda, Stanley Slapikas, AL phonSe Subaitis. Robert A. Shulzen- sky, Matthew Spokas, Isidore Spokas, Stanley Slogeris, Joseph Urban, Francis White, Joseph Zana- vich. Raymond zegydryn, Thomas Dabauskas, Robert Staselunas and John zegydryn.
 BingO Party Planned
 The Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church will sponsor a bingo party in the Church hall tonight at 8 o'clock. The proceeds will go toward the purchase of banner. All members are asked to attend. Louis Rocco is chairman of the committee, he will be assisted by Dominic Florio, poInov-f Nolcno ToV,oac Rorro1li Tohp Cory. Peter Topazio and Michael Jennlli.
 Michael Delpo, president of the Society, announced that the next meeting will be held in the Church hall June 4.
 Al Joksa, chairman of the dance committed of St. Joseph's Holy Name Society, announced that the society will sponsor second Wed- nesday night dance tonight at the auditorium of the new St. Joseph's $ school. John Rock and his Polka orchestra will provide the music for dancing which will start at PM.
 Saturday night Frank Pekanus and his Vagabond orchestra will furnish musics for another dance at St. JoSeph's Hall.
 Committee In Charge
 The committee in charge of ar arrangements includes Al Joksa, Felix VitkauSkaS, Peter Stasiunas and George Kalvaitis.
 John Rakauskas, MM3/c, son of Mrs. Tofilia RakauskaS of Green Street, received his discharge at Quonset Point, R. I. MT. Rakauskas is a graduate of Crosby High School. He served more than a year in the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Veterans Group Meets at Y.M.C.A.

The 1nadequacy of Medical Aid TOT Discharged Veterans" was. the topic Of a forum held by the Wa terbury Veterans at meeting in the Y.M.C.A. last night. Francis Johnson was appointed chairman of membership committee in a new drive started by the organization.
 A committee to investigate the present housing shortage was also formed by the veterans group. It Is headed by Nick Nowie,. president Of the organization. The veterans will meet again on Thursday. All veterans are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
PFC. DAVID V. BLACKER

Holder of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge, Pfc. David V. Blacker, son of MT. and Mrs. Valentine V. Blacker, 45 Reeves Street, has been discharged from the Army at the Fort DevenS, Mass, separation cen- ter. Prior to entering the service in June, 1944, he was employed by the SCoVul Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Leroy-Bornes Post To Hold Dinner Dance

Leroy-Barnes Post. Regular Vet erans' Association, will hold din- ner-dance at the Crystal Ballroom on North Leonard Street tomorrow night, Post Comdr. John L. Burke announced. Music will be furnished by the Musical Dukes, the posts orchestra Proceeds will be used to- wards the purchase of new uni- forms for the post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
PFC. STEWART H. sUMPF

Pfc. Stewart H. Sumpf. son of MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Sumpf, 59 Cedar Avenue, is now on his way to the Marine Corps separa- tion center at Bainbridge, Md, for discharge. Entering the service in June, 1942, he served B months in Hawaii where he was section chief ot the Fleet Marine Force Personnel Headquarters. He is married to the former Louise Edmondson, Bathe, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Hood Was RemoUed From Parked Car

Thieves last night removed a hood from car parked in a garage on Prospect Street, Sgt. Anthony Mariana reported.
 He said the car is owned by Mrs. Marie Dodd of 29 Cooke Street The hood is valued at $35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
SGT. THOMAS ENGALA

Completing 8 months service in the Army, S/Sgt Thomas Engala, Is Division Street, has been dis charged at the Fort McPherson, Ga. separation center. Prior to en- tering the service he was employed by the White Motor Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
ARRIVED YESTERDAY

At New York General Hersey Calcutta 3,014, Pier 5l, H. R., Il A. M. Genleral Harry Taylor (Bre- mem, 600, Pier 10. s. l., II A. M. Gustavus Adolphus Victory Ue Havre), 329, Pier 15, s. l., 1O;3O A. M.
 At San Francisco - Elijah Uriah (Guam), 88 Navy.
 At Seattle Grommet Reefer (AlaSka).
 DUE TOMORROW
 At New York - Texarkana Vic- tory Gle Havre), 578.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Timetable
DUE TO-DAY

At New York Wakefield (Guam). 6.685 Navy officers and men, Pier 5l, H. R., 9:45 A. M.
 At San Francisco Sea Serpent (Yokohama), g. Lurline (Honolu- lu. 4 Army.
 At San Diego - LCI's 567, 76O, 75l, with Is Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22

Carl A. Secola. Carpenters mate Sc, son of MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Secola. Il Webb Street, was discharged from the Navy yester- day at the Lido Beach, L. l.. sep aration center. A Leavenwortt High School student, he was for merly employed by the Matta- tuck Manufacturing Company and the Hotel Palace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
@>s4MSrya>vt$ @9A0llss IooD

Quality Clothes As Roeers-Peet Un 5erstonds The Word.
 Quality oM the woy through to moke it easy to live comfortably with these clothes oil through their career.
 Rogers-Peet choice wooIens, to give you e feeling of pride of pos session from the first - these glorious fabrics thot stem from selected British and American sources-good taste in eoIorings and patterns thot help you enjoy the eomponionship of these clothes to the lest day.
 lt isn't by accident Rosers-Pest clothes are less costly by the year
 they'Ee pIonned that way and they wouldn't be Rogers Peet clothes # they didn't live up 10 their obligations to $95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Firen1er Rescue Child "Locked Ln"

Bremen from Truck Company 3 freed child yesterday afternoon from the bathroom of the home of Albert Bartolino of 9 Fifth Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-22
Attention Readers

Democrat readers will con- fer a favor if they will notify the Circulation Department of any irregularities or delays in the delivery of their paper.
 Please Phone 4-2121 before 6 P.M.-Saturday before 4 PM.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Woodland Inducted In Blinded Vets Organization

NEW YORK, August 8 - Isaac Woodland, Army veteran whose eyes were brutally gouged out by Aiken, South Carolina, troopers three hours after his discharge from service, was inducted into the Blinded Veterans Association on Thursday, August 8th. This or ganization is open only to those veterans who lost their sight in the service of their country. Lloyd H. Greenwood, Executive Director of the Association, feeling Wood ard had earned his right to belong, made him a member.
 Meanwhile, from all over the United States, contributions for the Isaac Woodland Trust Fund have been sent in by citizens who are shocked and enraged to discover in America the wind of vicious cru city usually associated with only .Nazis.
 Contributions to date total $1,386.99. Of this sum, the news paper PM has received $698.75 from it's readers. Other individu- als and organizations sent contri- buttons direct to the NAACP na- tional office.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Best of Friends" Is Even-Paced
By Josephine Nevins

Lacking the trigger pace, the riotous color, and the music-to-re- member of a top-notoh musical show, Libby Holman's "The Best of Friends" makes it's best friends with two supporting players, Der tha Beimore and Alberta Pryme. Each does a speciality number that stops the show, though their styles are separated by three generations.
 Bertha Belmore plays the mo- ther-in-law in Libby Holman's ca- sual though long-standing mar riage. The "Mother Cramm" was a burlesque queen in 1910....and she unfurls several of her acres and acres of pink and white flesh in mock tease at her daughters "happy divorce" party. The au- dience likes it especially when she throws 8 rhinestone garter in- to the orchestra during her nostal- gic number "The Good Old Days."
 The really exciting show-stopper is Alberta Pryme with her song Saturday Night" In the cha racter of sultry Josie Garter (who, like Josephine Baker, has been the rage of Paris) she moans of a lonely "Samedi Soir" on Lenox
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17

Avenue. Josie's costumes are particularly good, one a slinky, pale blue evening gown with hip bustles and the other a red red scanties-and-bra set of huge pop pies. Both are accessorized with an extra-long cigarette holder, her own exotic golden-hued body and a tres chic hair-do. The number is placed at the end of the show to liven an otherwise uninspired closing.
 Another outstanding speciality number is the humorous "Innocent as Hell' done by three very beau tiful murderesses who admit they charmed their way to acquittal.
 Mrs. Lincoln Brooks Libby Hol- man) and her rival Inez Packard QMadeline Clive) give the impress sion of black panther and a taw- ny tigress tearing a poor mouse man to shreds. Lincoln Brooks, the hero with the celebrated ''small streak of grey" is written as weak enough to make one wonder, occasionally, whether his favors merit this feline activity.
 Miss Holman sings several songs in her inimitable husky voice, with all it's famous projection. The slight tarnish round and occasional brassy tone goes we'll with her part. And the audience certainly thrills to her slide from a high
 Continued on page 8
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with 1000.

with 1000.
 In volume of new housing plan ned to accommodate Negroes, New York City leads the country with a total of 6,172 units. Already un- der construction for the Metro politan Life Insurance Company are the lRiverton Houses with 1,232 units, and the James Weldon John son Houses for the New York City Housing Authority with 1,310 units. Other projects planned in clude the Amsterdam Houses, 1,024 units; the Abraham Lincoln Hous- es, 1,286 units; and the Stephen Foster Houses, 1920 units. Ne groes are admitted to all public housing projects in New York City but those listed are in predomi- nantly Negro-occupied neighbor- hoods.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17

The Proto Club adult group of the Y. W. c. A. gave their second annual scholarship tea August 4th, at the home of the chairman of the scholarship fund, Mrs. Nebraska c. Behe. 30 Mahl Avenue; at which time an engraved sterling silver tray was presented to Mrs. Clara Thomas, pres. of the Proto Club from 1941 to 1945, in appreciation for her brilliant leadership.
 This year a $1OO scholarship went to Russel Martin, son of MT. and Mrs. Audry Martin of 23 Pliny Street. Martin was a graduate of the class of '46 from Hartford High School and an honor student ano class speaker. A $50 gift was given to Miss Katherine Pumpkins 83 Portland Street, daughter o1 Mrs. James Lumpkins, ST. and | a student at Mt. St. Joseph Col | lege.
 All presentations were by Mrs
 Rose Dukes, the new president
 Mrs. Willette Bee was in charg' l of refreshments.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
African Named ToUN Post

New York - Dr. Ernest B. Ka- libala, native of Uganda, British East Africa, who is assistant pro lessor of sociology at Lincoln Uni versity, Jefferson City, Missouri, has been appointed area specialist 1 and expert consultant on Africa by the United Nations Security Council. It is seated here that his is the first major appointment of an African to a position in the LIN official personnel.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Providence Gets First Negro
 -PatrollllaIl
Patrolman Lima Figures in Several Arrests


 When a gang of six juvenile boys who had allegedly stolen more than $500. in money and merchant disc from various North End stores during the past seven months, was rounded up last Monday, Alfred A. Lima, first Negro police officer in the City of Providence was among those making the arrest.
 On Friday, August 2, Lima's life long ambition was realized when he, along with forty other veterans of World War II, was sworn in as a member of the Providence Police force in a special ceremony at the Bureau of Police and Fire. Patrol man Lima has had a busy week, and rounding up the juvenile gang was but one of the cases in which he has figured.
 Prior to his taking the oath, Pa trolman Lima had spent two months in Police School. During August and September he will re- ceive practical training in various branches of police work. The last two months of his six months pro- bationary period will be spent on a beat of his own.
 Patrolman Lima was star mem Der of softball and track teams dur ing his high school days at Central, training which stood him in good stead in preparing for his army ca- reer and police work. He was in the Army for more than four years, reaching the grade of sergeant. He saw service in Trinidad and in the South Pacific. Lima is married to the former
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Boston Fake Soldier Jailed
BOSTON, MASS. (SpeciaD

BOSTON, MASS. (SpeciaD 
 John B. Almida of Boston was picked up by Providence Police and sentenced this week by Federal Judge John P. Hartigan for illegal ly wearing the uniform of an Army Private. The Veterans Administra- tion had sent Almida to the Urban League while an attempt was being made to secure his service record. The League arranged for lodging at the Knight St. U. s. O. where Director Sterrett reported Almida's conduct was bad and that he made undue demands for special services. Before he could cause any more trouble, the police had nabbed him and now Almida will have little choice of clothing but a lot of time to dream about uniforms and fake campaigns.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17


 This city's concrete protest against the lynching of four Ne groes. in Georgia last month will be volubly expressed Saturday morning when the representatives of more than half a hundred To- cal groups stage mass rally in front of the Old State House.
 The meeting is called for noon and will feature at least two of the nations outstanding figures. Efforts are being made to secure the appearance of Paul Robeson, Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt. Harold Ickes or Henry Wallace; In addition in- vitations are being extended to high-ranking city and state of ficials to be present and address the gathering.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
lynch Protest Rally
 At Old State House

One expected outcome of the meeting will be a request from Hartford's citizens and organiza- tions to have the investigation, ap- prehension and punishment of the lynchers speeded up. More than four weeks have elapsed without a single arrest having been made, although the identity of at least some of the lynchers is now well known.
 Some of the organizations par ticipating are the United Electri- cal Workers, CIO, the NAACP Youth Council, the National Ne gro Congress, St. Monica's Church, the Communist Party, American Slav Congress, American Youth for Democracy, and many others.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
INC Council Asks Ban on xxx

BRIDGEPORT, Aug. IA = The correspondent of the CHRONICLE was told here this week that the Bridgeport Council of the Ma tional Negro Congress will ask the coming session of the Legislature to outlaw the Ku Klux Klan in the State of Connecticut.
 According to the Congress, thf1 action in Connecticut will follow the example of New York and sev- eral other states in declaring the hooded order illegal.
 "outlawing this dread, insidious enemy of American democracy is one step we need to take immedi- ately in the institution of a good will policy between all racial and other minority groups in our state," Congress officials said.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Units Planned New Housing

Eight southern states are mak- ing available for Negro families 21.6 per cent. of new housing units already planned under the Veterans Emergency Housing Program, Will son w. Wyatt, ENpediter-Admin- istrator for MIA, said today, These states are: Alabama, Flor ida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennes- see, North and South Carolina and Virginia.
 Memphis leads the nation in sucf new housing units with $500 avail, able to Negro families. The seconc highest is Meridian, Miss, with 800 for Negroes. Jackson, Miss. is third
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Preacher Freed
 In Fantastic Case
BOSTON, MASS. (SpeciaD

o1O4Ns hTAAO. \SPCSiebAJ
 Dr Johnson W. Hill, well known
 local minister, was declared by
 the Grand Jury Monday to be free of any charges in connection with the wild story of "a forced marriage told by Mrs. Pauline Kenney in one of the most un- usual cases recently to be brought into local courts. The woman was also freed; held by the jury, though, on several counts was Cla- renee Wright, whom she claimed she was forced to wed some weeks ago.
 When the case was first brought before the police court in Rox- bury Mrs. Kenney told Judge Miles that Wright had overpowered her and had gone through a forced ceremony, Rev. Hill performing the rites. The minister at that time disclaimed all connection with such a marriage, explaining how the woman had voluntarily and in his presence signed the necessary marriage documents herself. In the face of this, how ever, the minister as we'll as the woman and man in the case were bound over to the grand jury.
 Mrs. Kenney was also freed of charges of idle and disorderly con- duct in the case, while Wright was held for assault and other ,ffenses.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Walter White Speaks At Theater Protest Meeting

New York - The cast of "Anna Lucasta" called a meeting of fel- low actors and actresses on Au- gust 6 at the Belasco Theatre, to arrange a benefit and to act in other ways against mob terrorism, particularly the Georgia lynchings and the ,blinding of Isaac Woo dard.
 Walter White addressed the ga- thering. Other speakers were Herman Shumlin, Harry Wagstaff Gribble, Alan Correlli of Theatre Authority, and Frank Silvera, a member of the cast of "Anna Lucasta," who also presided. Another speaker was Captain Martin Kamin, New York publi- sher, just released from the Army. . All of the speakers urged that action be taken to stem the rising tide of hate in the South. Walter White told the group specifically what is being done in the case of the Georgia lynchers and about the l offer by the NAACP of a $10,00( | reward for information leading te their. apprehension. He revealed
 NAACP investigators have SC
 cured evidence against at leas
 six of the mob which has beel turned over to the Justice Depart
 ment. Information leading to tn
 arrest of the men who blinde
 Isaac Woodland is also in the Fede
 ral Governments hands.
 The group voted to form com
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
League Member Drive Gains
PROVIDENCE R. I. Special

The current drive for members being conducted by the Providence Urban League showed a sharp in- crease this week when reports from workers were made public by the membership committee. The honor roll was topped by Dr. Andrew l.. Jackson and Dr. George E. Bynum who have reported 49 and AT mem berships, respectively. Close on their heels and in third place is Mrs. Marjorie Bell with a total of 45 members.
 Other workers who have been placed on the honor roll are:
 Harry W. Blunt-23
 Mrs. s. Foster Hunt-22
 Mrs. Margaret Mayo-20
 Paul Carlisle-14
 Miss Adeline Branner-14
 Mrs. Anna Thimas-12
 Clarence E. Stone-12
 Mrs. Olive Wiley
 Earl B. Hutton-6
 No workers name is added to the honor roll unless he has secured at least five memberships.
 Mrs. Bell, Chairman of the mem- bership committee has announced that the drive will come to an off, ficial end on September 15, and that any awards to be given work CTS will be based on final results recorded on that date. The honor roll, however, will be maintained throughout the year with periodic : reports being made to the public.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Vets T0Get
 State Bonus

Good news to the veterans of Connecticut was contained this week in a statement issued to a committee which waited on the Governor in reference to a state bonus.
 According to Governor Raymond Baldwin a bonus proposal involv- ing an amendment to the State Constitution is already being draft ed.
 However, there are so many vet erans in that state, the statement continued, that should a cash bonus
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17

law be enacted, lot of the cash would really come from the vet eran himself.
 It has been contended for some time that should lottery be legal ized for bonus payments, many of the veterans would take a sub stantial part in paying the bonus by investing large sums in at tempting to win the larger prizes. In view of this, it has been diff cult to figure out plan to pay any form of bonus wherein the payer would not in most cases be the payee.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
OOPS! WE'RE SORRY!

In our last issue two pictures appeared on the front page, one of Police Officer Donald Harris ana the other of Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barnes. Over one the caption read FIRST OFFICER" anu over the other FIRST MORTICIAN."
 We apologize to Mrs. Mary John son, who has been a licensed em- palmer and funeral director since 1918, and to the other four out standing Negro policemen who are on the local force.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Fight For Negro
 Bremen Started

A new front was opened this week on the political front when Mitchell Jackson sought the intro duction in the Common Council of Ia resolution calling for the inn mediate appointment of a Negro to the City fire department.
 In making the request Jackson pointed out that only the rankest kind of discrimination could keep any longer the doors of the strate- gic fire department closed to mem bers of the Negro race. The reso- lution declared that:
 ". There is a definite need for additional firemen; there are applications of Negroes now on file for the job. Other cities have Negro fremen who have proven themselves capable and success full"
 Jackson pointed out that one fire commissioner, approached or the question, voiced no opposition to the employment of Negroes as firemen, but Gould not see then sleeping with white men," This Jackson declared, is not only typ' of Mississippi discrimination sel dom seen in Hartford, but it i other city departments. Negr all out of line with the policy o: policemen are both successful an i respected on the police force, an
 in all fairness the fire departmen
 should be opened to them, too."
 mittee to stage a monster benef l tn raise finds tn assist in the firh
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17

mittee to stage monster benefit to raise funds to assist in the fight for justice.