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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
At the Strand Starting To-day

success after another for Nancy, who was raised to the rank of star in Dangerous Paradise with Richard Arlen. Subsequent pictures are "Sweetie,'' ''The Devils Holiday" Honey, Follow Thru" and now Laughter"
 Laughter deals with the for tunes of a girl who, disappointed by the youth she had set her heart for, old man.. only to find that thwarted love is it's own retribution.
 Fredric March, the young convert from legitimate drama who made such fine appearances in Sarah and Son. and "Manslaughter," will play the leading featured role opposite Miss Carroll in Laughter"
 Radio Pictures wartime comedy with music, Half Shot at Sunrise" !" the companion feature fully lives up -ot it's advance notices, and is a tri- umph in fun-making for the talkies and for Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey, featured comedians.
 Cast as two American doughboys, they go A. w. o. l.. in Paris The only reason the Eiffel Tower re- get within range of it. They steal their Coloneps automobile, his daughter and his best French sweet heart.
 The story, an irresponsible and funy one, holds its tempo without Interruption while the laughs come from hilarious situations and clever dialogue, rather than from the time worn "gag" system. The climax, wherein the boys emerge as heroes, is riot of laughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
Broadway Acts
 at the Strand
Dance Revue By Tapps and
 Mannequins Heads

Again Warner Brothers Strand makes strong bid for record breaking attendance this week with marvellous stage and screen show which starts with performances this afternoon and evening and. continues for the next three days.
 Headlining the program are five splendid acts of vaudeville, every one of which have played recent en- gagements at the Palace theater on Broadway and have been booked at great expense for this local engage ment.
 George Tapps and his Dancing ManneQuins present dance revue that is brim full of beauty, color, and originality not forgetting that the company includes bevy of charm ing misses whose charm is only ex- ceeded by their dancing ability.
 Leo's Society Singers, featuring Adeleo Mama, coloratura soprano with Sebastian Leo conducting, pre- sent 8 musical interlude that will find favor with all local music low CTS. There artists are all talented singers, several have had operatic contracts. Their presentation IS unique and meriting the spotlight of any gala vaudeville program.
 Robins Trio, "A Whirl, TWirl and GirP', is a skating. novelty InaL will please local theatergoers and Burnes and Kaye bring down tine house" at every appearance with their hilarious comedy skit "Go on Home".
 Clifford and Burke, presenting "Hokumology", have a new version of their old act that has sent mil lions of listeners away with more sides in the, years they have been presenting their act in vaudeville
 The feature picture is "The. Sin gle Sin", daring treatise of the modern standard of morals. Kay Johnson and Bert Lytell head q cast of favorites who have done marvellous job of the production. It has had long run on Broadway as feature attraction The Strand, however, offers it to it's patrons plus a brilliant stage show and at no ad- vance in prices. The vaudeville goes on at 3:15, 6:15 and 9:15. The man agement suggests it's patrons attend the matinees if possible and avoid the evening crowds, thus enjoying the deluxe show more completely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
Joan Crawford Comes to State
Great Star in Her Latest Thriller Dance Fools,
 Dance"

Cangter's bullets mix with high society in Dance Fools, Dance Joan Crawford's new starring ve-
 hicle which opened this afternoon
 at the Warner Brothers State. Joan's achievement as a dramatic
 actress in her recent films is over
 shadowed by her vivid portrayal in this sensational Chicago gang ster story that penetrates deep into the heart of the underworld and finds in it's core a drama thrilling and tragic.
 Joan plays the part of madcap society debutante who turns to
 newspaper work after falling into financial and romantic reverses. Like her role in "Paid", Joan plays straight dramatic part al- thought she enlivens it with festive
 moments at once reminiscent of
 "Our Dancing Daughters" and its
 more recent companions, maidenly
 and marital. Her dance scenes
 show the Joan of old but her po-
 tent emotionalism in the pulp of
 the plot are even more revealing
 in showing the depths of her hu-
 man understanding of drama and tragedy. e
 Harry Beaumont, who brought
 Joan to stardom, again directs her
 in the daring new talkie and has
 done ample justice to the assign
 ment given him by Metro-Gold-
 wyn-Mayer.
 s As usual. he has shown a lavish
 ness in his whoopee scenes and the gay midnight, swimming party
 when the young folk jump over
 board from the yacht exceed what ever glitter and glamous he has
 conceived before.
 That dasning newcomer, Lester Vail, plays opposite Joan as the chap who took ner love "on ap- proval" but decided in the end to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
Nancy Carroll
 in Laughter"
Garden Also Offers Wheeler and WOOlsey in s'Half
 Shot at Sunrise"

In real life and in reel life, Nancy Carroll is an ex-chorine. In her new est picture, Laughter" which comes to the New Garden Sunday for three days, Miss Carroll is seen as an ex- Follies girl. It was only about five years ago that Miss Carroll actually left Broadway musical shows for good and all, and started her phen- omenal ascent to fame in Holly wood.
 Picked by Paramount as just the type for the little role of "Abie's Irish Rose" in the films, she played this pert opposite Charles Rogers, and immediately gained the favor of film fans everywhere.
 Since then it has been jut one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
At the State Starting To-day

keep it. Vail is a personable young man and lends much to the heart interest sustainment, difficult task in view of the swift happenings.
 Cliff Edwards, as the newspaper reporter, proves a surprise, playing a straight role without any sign of a uku1ele. He brings a punch into the film that will strike you under the heart with his merciless killing at the hands of gangsters.
 Clark Gable, as the gangster chieftain, gives an excellent per- formance ;is the racketeer, and Will liam Bakewell does the work of his career as loans weakling broth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14
Unusual Cast in "War Nurse Lyric Offers Absorbing PhotOplay Starting ,
 Sunday

What the old-time, circus ads would undoubtedly have described as a "Glittering Galaxy of Scin- tilliating and superb artists" is claimed by Metro-Goldwyn-M Mayer for the cast of War Nurse, ' M-G-M's much discussed, frank and realistic picture of woman's part in the war, which will open
 Sunday at the Lyric theater for days.
 'War Nurse was adapted by Becky Gardiner from the sensa . tional novel which created such furor while it was running in a national magazine. Covering an unusually large number of charac- tefs. divided between war nurses and soldiers, the casting of the piece was a job of great im-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14

portance. M-G-M executives, feel ing the dramatic importance of a effective woman's war story, gave the director, Edgar Eelwyn, carte blanche in the selection of one of the very few casts which really de- serve the appellation, "all-star."
 The plot of the picture concerns the actual life of a group of nurses in all the various kinds of hospitals, from advance dressing stations to the bases. The story starts in 1915. The nurses belong to one of the American nursing units, such Is the Mrs Harry Payne Whitney and Mrs J. Borden Hartman units, which worked with the French before the U. s. A. entered the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14

CT who becomes enmeshed in the murderous underworld activities.
 Others who offer outstanding per- formances are William Holden, Earl Foxe, Purnell B. Pratt. Hale Hamilton, Natalie Moorhead, Joan Marsh and Russell Hopton.
 Joan is magnificent in a bewild- ering array of costumes and it is perhaps unnecessary to remark that her dance number will bring de- mands for encores.
 A very excellent surrounding pro gram accompanies the feature pie ture which is shown at 2:20, 4:45, 7:OO and 9:30 daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-14

Thirty-eight new clubs joined the National Association of Young Farm ers' Clubs in England last year, making the total 108.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Churches To Observe Easter
With Special Services

All Seattle churches will observe
Easter with special services next
Sunday. At Grace Presbyterian
Church, Rev. John R. Harris will
speak at IL a. m. Subject "a Mes
sage from the Tomb" At 1915 the
Sunday school will have their pro-
gram. The special feature of the
days observance will be the pre-
sentation of the cantata, "The Life
Everlasting" by Grace choir, at
$50 p. m. The singing is under di-
rection of Mrs. lie Eta King. This
annual feature is always largely at
tended.
At Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev.
]. Sterling Moore will preach the
Easter sermon at IL a. m. The spe-
cial musical program will be given
at 8 p. M, A fine program has been
arranged under direction of Mrs. w.
W. Casmon.
At the first A. M. E. Church, Rev.
George F. Martin will preach at IL
a. m. Baptism of infants will follow.
At 8 p. m. the Easter musical will
be given by the choir.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Card of Thanks

We take this means to express our
thanks to many friends for their
kindness and sympathy during the
illness and death of our beloved
John w. L. Fort, who passed away
March 26, 1881. We especially thank
the Rev. J. Sterling Moore of Mt.
Zion Baptist church, Rev. George F.
Martin of the First A. NJ +. church
Rev. John r. Harris of Grace Pres
byterian church; Rev. James d.
Hudson of Keystone Congregational
church for their remarks and assis-
lance; Mr.. John Clayton, Jr., for
vocal selections. Mrs. lie Eta King
and Mt. Zion choir for music; Har-
mony and Hercules lodge of Ma
sons; the Letter Carriers Associa.
ton, Terminal Station postal en-
ployees, Messrs. Kletick, Franklin,
Newberry and Noll. fellow employees
and all who sent floral tributes. To
all who assisted in any way during
our bereavement we are very CRATE
full.
Mrs. Mildred Fort, widow.
and family.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

If you want the Patronage OF
colored People who buy first
class things and lots of 'em, Ad-
vertise in The Northwest Enter
Prise.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Governing Board Named
For Marine Association

1880 was a successful year in af-
fairs of the Colored Marine and
Benevolent Association as reported
in the annual meeting held Friday,
March 20, at the Seattle headquar-
ters, 1929 Fourth Avenue South.
Mr.. C. Strout, official representing
the Pacific Steamship Company, was
present and complimented the or
ganization for its progress. The asso-
citation reported 270 members en-
ployed on fourteen steamships, nine
of which are passenger crafts. Four
members of the association died dur
ing 1880 and forty-six members
were aided by sick benefits. The gov
erning board of the association was
elected as follows: Harry r. Duvall.
secretary of Seattle office; James
Rolston, assistant secretary; Theo-
dore F. Parker, secretary of San
Francisco office; Harry Beard and
Wade Carter. The association is in
excellent financial condition.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Seattle Notes and GOSSIP
AIRLINE ENGLISH Reporter
ooi MeDowal Bldg Phones: Day, Ell 1886; Night

Don't tramp the streets looking
for place to live. Read the classified
ads on Page 7. You'll find what you
want.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
John w. Fort Rites Held
At Mt. Zion Church

Under auspices of Harmony Lodge
of Masons, of which he was past
master and treasurer for twelve
wears, funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at Mt. Zion Bap-
fist Church for John Wesley Lorenzo
Fort, AGED So, who died Thursday,
March 26 at Providence hospital. He
resided in Seattle 80 years and was
a mail carrier for 81 years, serving
continuously in the Chinese district.
The rites Sunday were attended by
a large assemblage of friends and
acquaintance. Rev. J. Sterling
Moore of Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
of which the deceased was a mem
Der, officiated. He was assisted by
Rev. George F. Martin, First
A. M. f. Church; Rev. John r. Har-
ris, Grace PRESBYTERIAN Church;
Rev. James D. Hudson, Keystone
Congregational Church. Vocal selec-
tions were by John Gayton, Jr. Mr..
Newberrv,, representing the associa-
ton of Letter Carriers, paid trib-
ute for members of Seattle Branch
No. 10. The ceremonies were con-
cluded with the Masonic rites con-
Quoted by Harmony Lodge, assisted
by Hercules Lodge. The deceased
was 32nd degree Mason and secre-
tary of Toussaint L'Overture Con-
sistory. Mr.. Fort was a native Of
Nashville, Tenn. His parents moved
in his early youth to Fargo, N. D..
where he received his education. He
resided in Seattle at 1920 N. 53rd
St. He is survived by a wife, Mrs.
Mildred Fort, a daughter, Syvilla. a
son, John Jr.. brother, Neal Fort,
Moorehead, Mimi. sister, Mrs. Al
berta Pleasant st. Paul, MINI. Flu
neral arrangements were in charge
of the Angelus Company and inter
ment took place Monday in Lake
view cemetery.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

Winifred King, James Chase,
Horace and Eugene Smith were
guests of Mrs. Mary Saunders for
waffle breakfast Monday morning.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Urban League In Charge
OF Negro Health Week

Observance of Negro Health Week
April IL to April 10 in Seattle will
be under direction of the Seattle
Urban League. Joseph S. Jackson,
executive secretary, announces the
following meetings for the week
Sunday, April ~. 5 D. M, meeting
at Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. c. A;
Friday night, April II, mass meet
ing at Mt Zion Baptist church
Sunday, April 10, 6 80 p. M. Young
Peoples meeting at First A. M. e.
church. Program with announcement
of speakers will be published next
week.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Mrs. Gertrude French Dies
AT Local Hospital

Mrs. Gertrude French, aged az.
died Wednesday morning at King
County Hospital after several weeks
illness. She was a native of Fulton,
Mo-, and resided in Seattle since
1918 at 1909 Yesler Way. She is
survived by a husband, George W.
French. Funeral services with Rev.
J. Sterling Moore officiating will be
held this Friday afternoon at the
Angelus Mortuary.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

The membership committee of the
Y, w. c. A.. of which Mrs. Jessie
Shields is chairman, will give a twi-
light tea Wednesday evening, April
8. at the "Y." A playlet and a must
cal will be presented during the re-
ceiving hours, which are from Z to
quaint the public with the work OF
this organization. There will be no
charges for admission, or offering.
Mrs. j. Wesley Robinson will be
the principal speaker on a program
bv the Missionary Society of the
Reformed Presbyterian Church, cor
ner of Olive and Terry. She will
speak on some phase of race rela-
ton. Mrs. Robinson, former secre-
tary of the Y. w. C. A., is well in
formed on racial problems.
The Golden Aid Society of the
First A. M. f. Church will meet
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Jamie
Thomas. Mrs. Jessie Q. Hatkins will
be hostess for the meeting of the
Willing Workers on Wednesday at
hef nome.
The members of the Rendezvous
Club enjoyed an interesting meeting
at the home of Mr.. Clarence Tay,
lor. Following the business session
the host served an Italian supper
The Misses Antionette Gamble and
Margaret Wilson of Los Angeles
were visitors.
Mrs. Charles c. Daniels received
word Tuesday of the death of her
mother, Mrs. Ella Mcguire Brown
in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Brown
was 72 years of age.
The Improvement Club viii
entertain their friends at breakfast
Easter morning at the home Of Mrs
+ Carrie Black.
Mrs. f. Jones entertained with a
birthday party Saturday afternoon,
honoring her little daughter Mamie.
Covers were laid for twenty chill
dren.
Mrs. Jessie Shields will be hostess
next Monday for the meeting of the
/ Will Do Club.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

Mr. |. N. Curtley has arrived from
Santa Barbara for an indefinite visit
with his sister, Mrs. Oar Denne.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

Mrs. Jessie Shields will be hostess
next Monday for the meeting of the
! Will Do Club.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Two Dances Slated
For Monday Night

Seattle merrymakers will be pro-
vided two dances Monday night. At
Faurots hall Evergreen Temple of
Daughter Elks will hold their an
nual Easter ball. Jimmy Adams
Syncopators will furnish the music.
Alex Irwin will be in charge of the
floor. Dancing will continue until
1890 a. m.
The Cosmopolitan Club is staging
a dance Monday night at Greyer-
Royal Giants baseball team. The
All-Star band will furnish the mu-
sic Vaudeville will be furnished by
Sally Harper, Wallace Miller, Jelly
bean johnson and others. Roy Shelf
field is in charge and the festivities
will continue until early morning.
Winifred King, James Chase,
Horace and Eugene Smith were
guests of Mrs. Mary Saunders for
a waffle breakfast Monday morning.
Mr. |. N. Curtley has arrived from
Santa Barbara for an indefinite visit
with his sister, Mrs. Oar Denne.
Members of the Women's City
Club are urged to attend the next
meeting of the club which is to be
held Thursday, April 9, at the
Y. W. C. A. The principal speaker
for the evening will be Mr.. George
Dalton, city arborculturist.
The o. S. E. S. Club met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Stephens
at 2416 Madison Street Saturday
evening. Twenty members were
present and all spent very enjoy
able evening. The next meeting will
be April at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jefferson in Everett.
Sister Rosa B. Hawkins. mission
dos, British West Indies. and will
begin series of evangelistic meet
ings Sunday at the Pentecostal Mis-
sion, 929 Yesler Way.
Any person holding a pass book
for funds in the Puget Sound Saw
ings Bank will be given information
how to recover the full amount by
calling at the office of the Lincoln
Discount Corporation, 502 Mellow
all Bldg.
Mrs. E. V. c. Walker, who was
in charge of the waffle breakfast
last Sunday for the benefit of So
journer Truth Home, reports it a
success financially.
Mr.. Theodore F. Parker, secretary
of the San Francisco branch of the
Colored Marine Association, at
tended the meeting of the executive
board of this city last week. During
his stay he was house guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry r. Duvall.
The Dutch Oven Bakery, located
in the Twenty-third Avenue Market,
was sold last week by Mr.. and Mrs.
H. X. Gist. The new owners have
taken charge Mr.. and Mrs. Gist, who
have a wide acquaintance among
colored residents of the district, take
this means of thanking all for their
patronage during their ten years in
charge of the Dutch Oven Bakery.
i They will continue to reside in the
East Madison district.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

Mrs. +. Jones entertained with a
birthday party Saturday afternoon.
honoring her little daughter Mamie.
Covers were laid for twenty chill
dren.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Lancaster Gets Sentence
For Girls Death

Max Lancaster, masseur, familiar
" called DIR. Lancaster, who was
convicted last week of manslaugh-
ter for having performed an illegal
operation which resulted in the
death of Beulah Kowser. a 17-year-
old high school girl, was sentenced
Saturday by Judge Brinker to serve
from to 20 years in state prison
He drew another term of three to
five years for performing an illegal
operation.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Kid Boxers to Snow
Friday at c. c. Club

Four of the seven bouts this Fri
day night at the C. r. C. C. Club
smoker will feature youngsters of
ages from 10 to IS years. The box
ing show at the C. r. C. Club every
Friday night is attracting large
crowds for the sport. Frisco McGale
referees the bouts. The card for this
Friday nights show is as follows.
Shocks Chisholm VS.. Buddy Meth
erly.
Charlie Barber VS.. Orien Jeans.
Kid Chandy VS.. Shelton Ellis,
Brennan King VS.. Billy Black
Harper CASTOR VS.. Benny Villa.
George Height VS.. Ernest Chand-
Ter.
The show starts promptly at 8 80
o'clock.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02

Members of the Women's City
Club are urged to attend the next
meeting of the club which is to be
held Thursday, April 9, at the
Y. W. C. A. The principal speaker
for the evening will be Mr.. George
Dalton, city arborculturist.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-04-02
Minimum Divorce
Fee Set By Bar

One hundred dollars was fixed by
the Seattle Bar Association Friday
as the minimum fee a lawyer should
charge for handling a divorce suit.
The meeting was held at the New
Washington Hotel. Wesley Lloyd of
Tacoma was the principal speaker.
His subject was Judicial Prece-
dent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20
| THOMASTON WOMAN
 NEW SINGLES ALLEY QUEEN OF CONNECTICUT
(spcciaI to The Dcmocrat)

Hartford. April 19-New Connec- ticut bowling champions were in the iJmelight as result of last weeks competition at the Charter Oak al- lays. Outstanding among the play was the 348 score of Mrs Mamie Mcdonald of Thomaston. averaging 11G a game and hanging up score good enough to win the women's singles championship of the state. Miss LaBarr of the Genlot Yankees finished second with 334 count.
 The Marooncy-Steinman team of Hartford won the womens doubles championship with score of 675. The Mrs Turner-Alice Dlugo team was second with 656 while the Helen Lumpkin-Mrs Mcdonald duo of the Thomaston Recreation entrants fin- ished third with 633.
 Mrs Turner of Bridgeport won the ail-events prize for women with 975. Miss Steinman of Hartford was record with 974 while Miss Lumpkin CT Thomaston was third with 9G5.
 The Genlot Yankees won the team prize rolling 1850, IS pins better tlan the Orig nal Genlot Girls. who finished second. Savitt Gems of Hartford took third with 1,520. The Thomaston Recreation wom n rolled 1.4j5.
 The Sokol Rosebuds of Bridge port, national team champions, hit i $50 to win the mems team prize. IT, the national tourney the Rose buds pinned 1.762. Then Genlot Ann ,,assadors rolled 1.770, Grand Recre- ation, l,705, :homaston Recreation l.G09 and Gen.ot Lefties. 1,480.
 Jack White of New Haven won the mems all events championship with a score of 1,145. The Jack White-JacK Jacobson team of New iiaven won the mems doubles with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-20

In one of the finest fields that ever competed. Equipoise stands out. and the future books already have made him favorite by almost prohibitive odds.
 The son of Pennant had to face the hardest series of races of any youngster of 1930, and he perform ed convincingly. He started in 16 races, won eight and was second in six. His victories included the Great American, the Pimlico Futrity National Stallion Stakes, and the Keene Memorial. He was second in the Belmont Futurity, Junior Cham pionship, Saratoga Special, and Ken lucky Jockey Club Stakes.
 Many turf fans have dubbed Equipoise the hard luck" horse. He faced Jamestown, generally consid- cred the best of the two-year-olds, twice. In their first meeting, Equi- boise was practically left at the post.
 Later the two met again. The Whitney ace was caught in the pack and was unable to free himself un- til the race was half over It was then too late to catch the speedy son of St James. Equipoise made superb effort. and caught him bO yards from the tape, but could not last when Jamestown made last desperate spurt.
 In the Junior Championships at Aqueduct, Twenty Grand beat Equi- boise by half length. Equipoise had been left behind when the bar rier was sprung.
 In the Kentucky jockey club stakes, Twenty Grand once more beat Equipoise, who had set most of the pace. Inches separated tke