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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
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LITTLE THEATER
 MAKING PLANS
Has a Splendid List of Possible Plays for
 the l93I Season
SUGGESTIONS WELCOME

The Little Theater of Water bury has already started to pre- pare for the 1891 season which will open shortly. The first pro- duction 1t is hoped will reach the boards about the middle of Octo- Der. The name has not been de- cided as yet but will be announce cd shortly. Casting will commence upon the return of Miss Helen Schoeni from Europe. She has been summering in Germany.
 Waterbury has every reason to be proud of It's own Little theater. During the seasons of 1929 and 1880 the following productions were presented: Cock Robin. The Royal Family, The Show or. Spring O The Year. The Play s The Thing. A Bill of Divorcement. Under The Gas Light and Remote Control. Some of the many plays now under consideration for 1881 production are The Cradle Snatch CTS, You And l. The Constant Wife, Hotel Universe, He Who Gets Slapped. The Guardsman, The Swan. Caprice, March flares and The Silver Cord.
 hV pihy iNNhbiuk consisting of Marion Hunt, chair man, Helen Schocni. Walter Dea- con and Joseph Mulcahy have had no easy task the past summer perusing dozens of plays In an ef- fort to select those that they feel will meet with the approval of the majority. Miss Hunt has called n meeting of the committee for Thursday evening of this week 1t which time the title of the first production may be arrived at. The committee wishes 1t understood that they are open to any sugges- tion the public may make as to the particular play he or she would care to witness. A letter to any member of the committee will re- ceive due consideration.
 The roster of membership for 1881 will be doubled if possible and those interested are asked 10 communicate with Mrs Ii. J. Stett- bacher.
 While most of the old favorites will again shine in roles suitable to their talent forthcoming pro- duction will witness the arrival of many new faces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Warns Public Of
 Cheap Insurance
Commissioner Dunham Speaks To-day at Opening of
 Aetna Convention in Hartford

The danger to the public of buy Ing ''cheap' Insurance was stressed by Insurance Commis- sloner Howard r. Durham, of Connecticut today at the opening session of the convention of the
 casualty and surety departments of the Aetna Life and affiliated companies in Hartford.
 'The public should not he de- ceived by the lure of cheap in. sHrance,' the commissioner said. "Cheap insurance Is the most ex-
 pensive insurance. 1t is of tue utmost importance in these times to buy insurance only from the strongest companies --- companies that have the best records for sta.
 bility. There Is no lack of them"
 Agents, he said, should identify themselves only with the reliable companies both in their own in tcrest and in the interest of their clients. They should turn a deaf snr to the siren call of companies which offer excess commissions,
 How can any company pay oxorbitant commissions. rebate and cut rates in these times of rising expenses and still remain solvent" he asked. Companies which hold out the bait of excess commissions 10 snare agents on the one hand and lower than standard rates to catch the public on the other are doomed to fail. for they arc flying in the face of all economic laws. The agent who identifies himself with such n company will have n rtt In n l. A tt1 psttI t., h,, watChword of the times. The agent should be prudent for his client and for himself He should not let the possibility if temporary gain sway his judgmcn and car himself away from he safe har- bor."
 Discussing tho cost of insurance. Commissioner Dunham pointed out that with the exception of cas- ualty lines, insurance rates have been steadily declining for many years.
 "The public may not realize If, but it is, nevertheless. n fact that the cost of insurance had been going down for q considerable per iod before the prices of commod- tiles began to fall" he said. while the products of the insurance companies --- the insurance poli- cles have been improved, the cost has been reduced, due to a variety of reasons, such as i'm. proved building construction and fire lighting equipment, lower mortality in life insurance, etc. The only exception to the general trend of declining insurance costs is casualty insurance. This Is be- cause the losses are constantly causing higher rates. How can thIs branch of insurance be brought into line with others?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
Park Officials Ask
 "Finest" To Protect
 Our City's 'Fairest''
Nervy Youths Make Library Park Rendezvous-At.
 tempts to Embrace Promenading Maidens, For.
 meriy Squelched, Will Now Be Squeezed By Arm of Law

In the very shadow of the po- lice station, these "nervy" young men walk alongside of the girls and attempt to get wee bit closer. This, 1t was observed by those making the complaints. Is objected to strenuously by the girls who immediately turn back and retrace their steps to the street.
 The parks should be absolutely safe for any person who wishes to use them during the evening hours and with tho help of the police we will rid the parks of any young men who try to insult anybody" 1t was stated from the park depart ment office.
 Any young man who tries to get fresh" in the future will be 8r- rested and brought before the court. 1t was said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Park officials are to ask the aid of the police in suppressing a very objectionable habit on the part of a number of youths in Library park-that of forcibly attempting to embrace girls who promenade In that park during the evening hours. Complaints to the park de- partment will be relayed to the police and careful watch will be kept for these aspiring movie sheiks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
LOCAL HORSES
 IN CONTEST Miss HOIcOmb Enters 'SCheena Mcdonald
 and 'Seraph' AT FISHERS ISLAND

Miss Nancy Holcomb of this city has entered Schecna Mcdonald her fine chestnut saddle horse and Seraph, n consistent winner of blues at the Hartford Horse Show, in the Fishers Island fifth annunl open horse show which will take place Saturday in New York under the auspices of the Fishers Island Club. members 0 fthc Association of American Horse Show. Inc.
 Miss Martha HOlcomb, also of Waterbury. will display MT Jor- rocks. twice winner of the Hunter championship of Hartford. The show this year will be social ns well as n sporting event. the pro ceeds to be turned over 10 the Fishers Island Library, and will be held at Middle Farms as in previous years. There will be Il morning and afternoon session be- ginning at 0:30 a. m. r. w. Hol- comb of this city is member of the committee completing final ar rangements for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
THE NEW HAVEN
 MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.

Forty-hvc nirplancs of all types of civilian ownership, others from the 18th Observation Squadron from Hartford and army planes from Floyd Bennett field, arc ex- pected to take part in tho cerc- monies in dedIcating the new New Haven Municipal Airport at Norris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
PAPERS FILED IN
 THREE DIVORCE ACTIONS

Three divorce actions were filed at the office of the Waterbury su- perior court yesterday. Blanch Green brings the first, against Cor don R. Green of New Brunswick on grounds of intemperance. They were married Aug. 20. 1927. Ber- tha Doughty asks divorce against Edward N. Doughty on grounds of desertion. They were married in Worcester, Mass on July 3. 1917. Aileen Jones seeks a divorce from Nell Jones on grounds of cruelty and intcmperancc. They were married on Middlebury on April 1. 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
TWO DIVORCES IN
 SUPERIOR COURT

Two divorce actions were filed today in the local superior court. Both plaintiffs are women and are Waterbury residents. Williamiana Rose Day seeks a divorce from Ralph Day formerly of New Haven on grounds of derestion. They were married on Jan 31, 1923 and the desertion is alleged to have taken place on Oct 20. 1924. In the other action, Augusta P. Dileone asks n divorce from Michael Dileone on grounds of cruelty They were mar ried on Feb 3, 1923. Custoday Of n minor child and alimony are ealso asked.
 Spain Is the only nation to show n gain in shipping under con in the last few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
BOTTLED PICKLE DISPLAYED

Pawhuska. okla -- (UP) -- A bottled pickle grown in his homo garden Is being displayed here by Ben Mcdonald. The pickle K three inches in diameter and six inches in length, and was bottled when it was young cucumber. small enough to enter the bottle. It is sealed in n bottle with a neck less than an inch in diameter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26
R. r. WORDEN EMPLOYEES
UOLDINC ANNUAL OUTING

The k. r. Worden x company employees arc holding their fourth annual picnic and outing to-day at Lake Compounce, A program of novelty and athletic events are to be enjoyed. There will also be swimming. boating and amuse- ments. Dinner will be served at .7 o'clock and will be followed by entertainment and dancing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

against Phillip Morveschi. to re- cover for injuries suffered when the defendants dog attacked him. This case is returnable in the com mon pleas court also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Cove Saturday. In the fleet that the Municipal Air board expects to have at the exercises Saturday will be types ranging from the Bull Pup to the Ford Tri-motorcd transportation planes. The pro- gram for the day wilt start at 2 n. m. with dcdicatory exercises slated for 12 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

The ssggestion made by M. jA- val. the French premier. that France reduce her coal imports 20 per cent is causing alarm among English exporters Of coal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-26

Low gasoline prices in Holland are helping the operators of trucks to meet the competition of re- duced rail rates.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
BEAUTY SHOP" CLOSES BEFORE. LARGE AUDIENCE
Musical Com e dy Is Tri- umph and Elks Are to
 Be Congratulated

To even a larger audience than the enc that greeted The Beauty Shop" on its first presentation Monday night, this delightful musi- cal comedy played on its second and final performance last night at the Coliseum Theatre. The cast of principals and the members of the chorus went through their parts with verve and confidence, and all the chief numbers of the long pro- gram of mirth and melody were deservedly encored.
 Usually home talent musical plays offer opportunity to but few vocal soloists for the very excellent req son that good voices are seldom numerous in any community. The Beauty Shop" is an exception. Il called for individual selections from ten or twelve of the cast, and every one responded with eminent suc- cess. The individual dances, too were of extraordinary merit.
 The large chorus of both girls and young men danced and sang exceptionally well.
 All in all, the show was an ar tistic triumph, and Juneau Elks arc to be congratulated for having sponsored and undertaken it's pre- sentation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

The Imperial Valleys fall and winter vegetable crop approximated 60,000 acres, including lettuce, peas, carrots and miscellaneous vege- tables.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
CLAUD E. RUSK ALASKA TRAIL
 BLAZER, DEAD
Leader of Mazama Expedi- ton Succumbs to
 Heart Attack

Claud E. Rusk, SO years old, Alas ka explorer and writer of northern stories, died yesterday of a heart attack at his home in Grants Pass Oregon, according to an Associated Press dispatch 70 The Empire.
 MT Rusk was in Alaska last summer and on that occasion visit ed in Juneau. His outstanding &C., tivity in this Territory was as lead CT of the Mazama expedition to Mount Mckinley in 1910. He is the author of Tales of Western Noun taineer and was frequent con- tributor to Overland, Great Divide, Goldwaithe's Geographical Maga- zine, Recreation, Pacific Monthly and other magazines.
 He was an active member of the American Alpine Club and was the organizer of the Cascadian's Club.
 MT. Rusk's frequent visits to Alaska gave him a wide acquain- tance in the Territory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
COLISEUM HAS BAXTER TONIGHT
 IN ARIZONA KID'
Great Outdoor Romance Features Mosa Naris,
 Argentine Beauty

1mbued with the real spirit of the Old West, 'The Arizona Kid", Alfred Santell's great outdoor TO- nance in Movietone, opens at the Coliseum Theatre tonight, with the incomparable Warner Baxter in the title role.
 To the many who hailed Baxter S gallant outlawry in Tn Old Ari- zona," this new picture will come as a joyous piece of screen rein carnation For Baxter again plays the part of reckless and amorous bandit, whose love affairs with a dance hall girl and gamblers wife together with his impudent use of an alias to defeat the officers seek ing him, serve to motivate the swift moving and gorgeously photograph ed story.
 The pictures beginning plants the widespread search that is being made for the elusive Arizona Kid
 Mysterious, But Respected
 In Rockville, little Utah vil- lage. the Kid is living under the name of Chico, somewhat mys- terious but highly respected citi- zen. His shooting of highwayman who holds up the Rockville stage further buoys his reputation, and his affair with Lorita, the queen of the dance-hall entertainers, is one of the towns favorite conver- sational topics.
 The arrival of a gambler, Nick Hoyt, and his wife Virginia, who poses as his sister, complicates matters. Chico is immediately at tracted to Virginia, arousing Lor- ita's jealousy. From this point on the story adds thrill to thrill, lead ing to a climacteric scene of un- surpassed action and realism.
 Filmed on Story's Site
 Establishing a new record in film ing the picture was taken on the exact site of the story, even to the interior sequences, "The Ari- zona Kid" is an unusual piece of entertainment. The splendid nat ural backgrounds of Zion national Park in Utah, have been used ex- tensively in the production, and an old ghost city" two miles from the present Rockville, was com pletely rebuilt as setting for the village scenes.
 Mona Maris, the Argentine beauty who scored so heavily in Romance of Rio Grande" opposite Baxter, is again his leading lady in this film, and the supporting cast is headed by Carol Lombard and Mrs. Jim inez. Ralph Block wrote the origi- nal story and dialogue, and the remarkable photography is due to Glen MacWilliams, with George Leverett responsible for the sound reproduction.
 Added attractions are "The Plas- terers," Paramount comedy; Bows and Arrows" an educational film; two Vitaphone acts, and Fox News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

Blond and silken Claire Luce danced up from obscurity to fame and threw it all aside for a chance at drama.
 Her name in the lights was the top for dancing-but there wasn't any ceiling for acting.
 The chance came-in London and she cut loose from the big sal ary. She was a hit.
 Now she's signed to make two talkies and the world looks pret- ty rosyl
 Claire was born in Syracuse, N. Y, and her foster parents, MT and Mrs. Walter Powers, live in Rochester.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
MISS HALyORsEN Is BACK

Miss Christine Halvorsen of Hal vorscen's Inc. women's wear store, returned last night on the steam ship Alameda from a business trip to Pacific Coast cities
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
Greece Bars Youngsters
 From Foreign Schools

ATHENS, FTeo. 4.-Fearing that thousands of Greek children were learning to speak foreign languages better than their own, the Senate has passed a law prohibiting na- tive pupils from attending foreign schools until they have passed the sixth grade.
 The only exceptions were the three American schools which alone were found living up to regulations for instruction in Greek. E.
 There are 46 primary and sec ondary foreign schools in Greece, B French, IS Italian, three Ameri- can and two German. They have 9,39O pupils.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
DASH OF HUM OR.
 SEEN IN CAPITOL .'LION AND LAME
Underworld Drama Is Mys- tery Production Pack
 ed Full of Thrills

Underworld drama with a, dash of humor is the feature attraction lat the Capitol Theatre where The Lion and the Lamb" Columbia mystery thriller opened last night. It shows again tonight. The play gets off at fast pace and sup plies more than the usual quota of thrills Based on serial by the renowned E. Phillips Oppenheim, the story is of unusual excellence and it gains by it's transference to the screen.
 The central figure of the plot is Dave, young Englishman of aris- tocratic birth, who has for some years led wandering existence as sailor. Notified that through the death of an uncle he is now the legitimate heir to the title and es- tate of the Earl Of Lemstershire, Dave returns to London. On his first night there, he is forced into l joining the Lambs, a society of I
 crooks and gangsters whose code is Death to all Deserters." Dave's efforts to extricate himself from the clutches of this org a n iz o n, through which lie becomes in volved in a murder, house rob- bery and sundry other exploits, sup ply thrilling material for the play. The climax is tremendously ex- citing. Walter Byron, who enacts the role of Dave, is ideal in the role of the aristocratic young English man. Equally well played is the part of Tottie, the master crook, who becomes in the hands of Mon- tague Love, a polished and ruth less villain. Miriam Seegar and Carmel Myers are featured in femi- nine leads. Their interpretations are well done. Others in the cast are Raymond Hatton, superb in a comedy role; Charles Gerard and Will Stanton George B. Seitz has directed with intelligence.
 Added attractions are Black and Tan" a two-reel novelty sensa- tion; Bigger and Better" two reel comedy, built for laughing pur- poses only, and news reels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
GENERAL BUTLER AWAITS CHARGES TO RE ANSWERED
Confers with Counsel to Represent Him at
 Court Martial

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. A. Gen. Smedley D. Butler is to con- fer today with his counsel regard ing his defense at the court mar tial trial which is set for February Is at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
 Admiral David Sellers, Judge Ad- vocate of the General Navy Board, planned to give the charges to Secretary of Navy Adams today for approval.
 Gen. Butler will be notified later what charges he must face regard ing his recent utterances against Premier Mussolini of Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
Young Turks Behavior
 Watched at All Times

| ISTANBUL, Feb. 4.-Turkish chil- dren who don't behave outside of school will have to stay after school.
 A circular from the Department of Public Instruction warns that good behavior worthy of one who aspires to learning" must mark a student not only in the class room-but all the way from school to the refuge of home.
 Teachers are ordered to mete out punishment to students fin dulging outside of school in ges- lures and deeds ill-befitting the dignity of scholars" Corporal pun ishment, however, no longer is al- lowed in Turkish schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

Mrs. H. G. Watson, wife of the Secretary to the Governor of Alas ka, returned home last night after brief trip to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
AT THE HOTELS
GaStineau

E. A. Bake, Petersburg; William Campion, Wrangell; Mrs. c. II Dench, two children and maid, New London, Conn; Mrs. J. c. Black and two children, New London Conn; Roy Anderson, Ketchikan, E. Payne, Seattle; T. Js Hart. fJi P. Morgan, J. K Paul., Nick Beg, Mike McKallick and Mrs. Bertha Foote, Juneau.
 Alaskan
 Isaac Smith, Anchorage; MT and Mrs. Barney Karanisty, Wrangell; Mrs. David Phillips, Petersburg; Conrad Olson and Halyses Olson, Seattle; Charles Midkoff, Juneau. z
 Zynda
 Hans Wick and J. D. Zan9o, Petersburg; William A. Newman, San Francisco; Paul Peterson, Ju- neau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

Mrs. A. j. Nordale and daughter Alice, who have been visiting rela- tives in Seattle for several months are Alameda passengers for Sew ard enroute to their home in Fair banks.
 Mrs. E. H. Kaser returned home on the steamer Alameda after a visit of about 30 days with her daughters, Misses Esther ana Eilz- abeth at Oregon State College.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
SIx-FOOTERS
 ON B. B. TEAM

TON, Tex, Feb. 4.-Tall Texans proper play on the squad of West State Teachers College.
 Witness the following: Forten- berry, center, feet 61a inches; Dyer, center, 6 feet 3 inches; Co., mer, forward, feet 5k inches; Cooper, guard, 6 feet inches.
 Three other regulars on the squad are six-footers, giving the school a good claim to the altitude record among Lone Star cage outfits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
TEST ARTIFICIAL HAY DRYER

GAINESVILLE, Fla, Feb. 4.-An artificial hay drier has been in- stalled here and will be used in a cooperative experiment by the Flor ida Experiment Station and the United States Forage Crops. Bureau. The machine has a capacity of 500 pounds of dried hay an hour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

Miss Pearl Peterson, Secretary to Regional Forester Charles H Flory, who has spent the past SC days on vacation in California, ar rived yesterday from Seattle on the steamer Alameda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04
GUS GEORGE RETURNS

Gus George, junior member of the firm of George Brothers, was an incoming ssenger on the steamer Alameda yesterday, re- turning from a bushes sand pleas ure trip to Seattle and California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-02-04

Mrs. Harold O. Stabler and small son who have been visiting with MT. Stabler's parents in Seattle most of the winter, returned home last night on the steamer Alameda.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-30
HOOVER ENDS
OCEAN VOYAGE
Faces G. o. P. Crisis in 80,
Politicians Feel.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, March 50. ~
Lazy days in the Caribbean are
over for President Herbert Hoover
now, and he now sets out into
colder and stormier water.
The President has come back
from his eleven-day trip to Porto
Rico and the Virgin islands, sun
burned, thoroughly rested. good
humor restored, and a little more
improved in the art of handshaking
Now enters the critical political
stretch which many politicians feel
will determine TO great extent his
fortune for 1882.
Mr.. Hoover has difficult situations
to deal with in farm prices, reduced
tax receipts and conditions within
the Republican national committee
organization. All contain elements
of political peril and some factors
beyond his control.
The general economic situation is.
in the Judgment of high admin
istration officials, at decisive
point.
Mr.. Hoover has numerous speeches
booked during the next three
months which will permit him to
explain his difficulties and appeal
foI public support He will speak
to various key groups in several
states.