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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

Representative F. w. Goss of this city. the only Connecticut con gressman to win reelection in the recent election, arrived in Wash ington, D. C., yesterday. He left for the nations capital Monday and yesterday afternoon and today was busy conferring with, members .of the congressional tariff body relative to protection on New Eng land manufactured articles.
 Congressman Goss stated before leaving, as already reported in the Democrat, that he will strive for early action on the beer and wine question. During the week, it Is understood, he will meet with other '"wets" of the house for the pur- pose of going over the proposed ''wett program.
 ! Waterbury's congressman favors amendment of the Vol stead act so as to allow the sale of beer and wine before Christmas. or course, just how this program vii lbe carried out remains to De seen after the lame duck" session of congress convenes on Monday.
 In the meantime Congressman Goss is understood to be closely watching the efforts being made by Judge Martin E. Gormley of Naugatuck to unseat him ip the new session of congress, which opens on March 4th. At the pres ent time Judge Gormley Is prepar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
COLLAPSE OF POUND STERLING AFFECTS
 THE WHOLE WORLD D
It Is Worth Less Now Than Since the Wars of Napo leon Indirectly It Hits United States in Busi-
 ness Way

time would have to pay $486 for the car. To-day, that car could be sold profitably, with the pound at $3.15, for about $315. The effect, therefore, Is to cut the cost of the British product to the American consumer, but, also to enable the British producer to cut prices un- der the American manufactures.
 Decline of the pound Is of signif- icance. government officials said. because: . l. Great Britain always has been the United States first or sec ond best customer. @ M K g., The sale of more than $300,- 900, 900 worth of agricultural prod- ucts to Great Britain might be en- dangcred.
 8. Americans who hold $641,- O0O.O0Oi worth of English securities might face greatly reduced earn ings.
 4. Mineral products and ma chinery, exported to Great Britain annually. totaiiing more than $100,- 900, 900 would suffer reductions. - 6. American ships probably would secure less tonnage due to British ships carrying, cargces at depreciated sterling prices.
 c.. Britain would gain a distinct selling advantage in all countries. especially those still on g gold basis.
 The British pound sterling which until the World war stood as the financial symbol of security, and strength was created during the reign of Edward I.
 A family of North German mer- chants by. the name of Easterling settled in London and established a guild which issued coins of uni- form weight and fineness. < The largest of these gold coins became known as the sovereign During. the years which. followed. the sovereign and later the. British pound sterling based on the sov- ereign, became the internationally accepted monetary medium.
 The sovereign s~ contained 7.9S grams of gold and represented 20 shilIings or 240 pence. The sov- ereign became the fixed monetary value with gold parity at $4.S666. The British pound sterling now used corresponds in this country to federal reserve bank note of the old and larger size.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
LABOR DEBATES INSURANCE FOR
 UNEMPLOYED
Several Plans Were Under Discussion Yesterday and Something Definite May Come To-day

Cincinnati. Nov 30.--(UP l-- Final action by the American Fed- eration of Labor on q compulsory uncm ployment insurance plan was expected to o-day after proporients of such q program had won a partial victory through favorable report by. the resolutions committee.
 ..i The plan under debate provides for industry to bear part of the burden for relief of the jobless. Three per cent of tho employers payroll would be paid into the in- surance fund, and when an en1- ploye lost his job he would re- ceive a benefit, after q stipulated period. The amount would be one half of the former salary, but not more than $15 n week in any case, or for longer than l6 weeks. Operation of workmen's compen- sation insurance by private com panies was criticised by some dele- gates who favored the exclusive state plan. Ohio was cited as an example, with its cost of admin istration set at per cent in con- trast to private administration which ran as high as 3S per cent.
 Andrew Furuseth. of the Inter national Seamen's Union called the unemployment insurance proposal an enemy to trade-union organizn- ton, arguing 1t would put in the employers hands power to curb such groups. He also said such n proposal would make out of a free man "a pleading beggar who must 70 to others for his food"
 Euruseths' argument was op- posed by Thomas Kennedy, secre- tary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers Of America, and Philip LclSler. of the Pensacola Central Labor Union. The need for unem- ployment Insurance, Kennedy said. has become 50 pronounced that whether organized labor favored 1t or not. the movement would make headWay. ].
 Matthew Mcll, vice president of the federation, In a speech before the convention, charged American .big business, was to blame for Inc 1O;OUO,000 or more jobless in the ccuntrysN He read a report as n committee chairman which cited the "depicrable conditions of un- employment"
 These recommendations to pro- mote the welfare of workers were offered:
 Higher wages thfoughout indus- try for the workman.
 A system oS state employment services under federal coordination.
 Steeply graudated income and inheritance taxes.
 C0nstructivc control 0k credit and finance production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

clutches of Lupita, beautiful
 Mexican girl. In the supporting cast are such well-known players as Nat Carr, star of several series of comedies, Charles King, ac- complished western player, pretty Neoma Judge Georgie Cooper, James Marcus, Henry Sedley, Lex Lindsay, John Beck and Theodore Lorch.
 Also on the bill is choice col lection of short subjects. Auction Circus will be the popular extra attraction Thursday night and be- ginning Friday night another in- novation called Opportunity Night will be the extra attraction when those possessing real talent will be given the chance to appear before the footlights to gain confidence and experience in furtherance of their aim to the professional stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Budget Adopted At Executive Boards
 Session Last Night
Corporal CoyIe Post Promises Support to Boy Well fare, Boy Scouts, and Athletic Activities All Veteran Organizations Urged to Make Legion Home Their Center

Adoption of a budget for 1898 and a pledge of full support and co-operatiop in the furtherance of . community service plan, which includes boy welfare, Boy Scouts, athletic activities, and other pro- jects, featured last evenings meet ing of the executive committee of Corporal Frank Coyle Post, Ameri- can Legion. A number of rec0m- mendations for increased activity will be made at the next official meeting of the post on Tuesday. December 9th.
 Senior Vice. Commander Walter J. Jarvis presided at last evenings meeting of the committee in ab- sence of Commander Morris Sha- piro. The various items of the budget were read and explained in detail by William Dwyer, finance officer.
 Another step toward making the Legion Home the center of all ac- tivities of ex-servicemen and their auxiliaries was taken last evening when a vote was passed by the committee with the anticipated ap- proval of the post to invite the auxiliary of the Waterbury Chapter of Disabled American Veterans to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
In The Local
 TheaterS
RICHARD BARTHELMEss IN IN THE CABIN IN THE COT. TON" OPENS TO-DAY AT WARNER BROS. STATE

RICHARD BARTHELAIEss IN
 IN 1.-THE CABIN IN THE cor
 TON" OPENS TO-DAY AT
 WARNER BROS. STATE
 The story of an awakening south
 7the south of to-day, the planter. the sharecropper. the negro, work ing out their individual destinies in a land big enough to hold all of them, great-hearted enough to al- low each to develop in his own individual fashion--this Is the story told in ''The Cabin in the Cotton" !" Richard Barthelmes' latest starring vehicle for First National. which opens to-day at the Warner State theater.
 In it is the passion of the hot headed southern planters. the aris- tocrats of the south; the deep suffering of the poor whites, the happy-go- lucky philosophy of the negro, lal told so directly, so ex- pertly by sthe camera of Director Michael Curtiz that "The Cabin in the Cotton." immediately must be classed as a great piece of screen entertainment.
 It is an epic formed from the crucible of a little Cabin in the Cotton, "--cpic in size, in concep- ton and execution of it's important theme. In it Richard Barthelmess gives one of the greatest perform ances of his remarkable career for this. surely, compares favorably with his work in the immortal "Torablc David" Way Down East" and others.
 In small part, Dorothy Jordan impresses again with her remark able ability to make much of a simple action. Her sweetness, sim plicity and charm summarize al. that we mean when we speak of southern women. Bette Davis, too, Is shown to excellent advantage in a role as Dick Barthelmess' sweet heart.
 The notable cast includes: Dor othy Peterson, David Landau, Hardie Albright, Berton Churchill, Edmund Breese. Fully Marshall, Clarence Muse, William LeaMirc and many others.
 Another excellent surrounding program accompanies this feature hit. Saturday brings "The Wash ington Merry Go Round" with Lee Tracy, Constance Cummings and a great supporting cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
New ADpOintrnent
 in Women's Field
Business and Professional
 Women Appoint Miss Smith

Appointment of Marguerite J. Smith of New York city, former newspaper and advertising writer, as field representative of the I1a- tional Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs Is an- nounced by Miss Emily R. Kneu- bufll, executive secretary. She is the second addition to the organiza- tion staff since last March when Eudora Ramsay Richardson, widely known author and biographer, al- so became field representative. Miss Smith will begin her organization activities in New York state and will travel through that and more distant states organizing new clubs. Part of her time will be devoted sto this and the remainder to plar- ming extension work at the national headquarters.
 The new field representative has been actively connected with the federation since she helped to organize the Women's City club or Peoria, Ill.,. in 1922. She has been vice-president and program chair man of that club. publicity chair man of the Business and Profes- sionai Women's club of Cleveland, O., and president of the Riverside Business and Professional Women's club of New York, and has att tended three national conventions of the federation.
 Her professional career began Tn Peoria as society editor of the Transcript Later she went to Cleveland as publicity representa- tive for a musical agency; after wards she was editor Of the food page of the Cleveland Times and then q free lance advertising copy writer. She was also for two years advertising manager of a women's wear shop. In New York she has been a booking representative for the National Music league. Inc. md other musical organizations and also field representative for the Chautatiqua institution.
 The National Federation of BusI- ness and Professional Women's cluhs. the staff of which she joins, is the largest business women's or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

hold fits meetings in the Legion rooms.
 The entertainment committee of which Charles Schnitman fs chair man was authorised. to proceed with it's plans for the staging of an ,ali-state and all-star program of amateur boxing matches in the Phoenix Avenue Arena on, Thurs day evening, December 18th. The proceeds will be for the benefit of the welfare and Christmas Cheer fund of the Legion. A vote Of thanks was given to George Multi gan, promoter. for his cooperation and his exceptional act of genero- sity In placing the arena at the disposal of the Legion.
 The entertainment committee with the assistance of the various officers of the post and Citizens committee will have charge of the distribution of tickets. Oscar Lord. well-known matchmaker and spon- sor of some of the leading amateur fighters In Connecticut. will off, ciate in that capacity for the com ing show. The legion has been assured of support by officers and members of either veterans or- ganizations and a gala night is ex- pected on the 18th of December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
THREE ON A MATCH' AND 1.-THE NIGHT CLUB LADY" AT STRAND TO-DAY AND TO- MORROW

Three On A Match which heads the double feature program at the Strand to-day and to-mor- row, has been delighting large au- diences at every performance. The cast includes Warren William, Ann Dvorak, Joan Blondell and Bette Davis.
 The story is one of Fate's queer tricks. Three young girls graduate from public school together, meet often a ten-year lapse, during which one of them has become the wife of a wealthy and influential lawyer, another hard-working and the other. hoy denish blonde, is a graduate of a reform school and a wise-cracking show girl. The skein of their lives becomes tangled to produce some startling dramatic situations which are claimed to be innovations in screen story material.
 A strong supporting cast Is add d to the -four star" leading roles. The next most prominent male role is given to Lyle Talbot Others are Allen Jenkins, who made his screen bow so effectively in Blessed Event." Sheila Terry, Hale Hamil- ton, Humphrey Bogart, Gran'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
1.-THE DIVORCE RACKET" AND REX BELL AT NEW GARDEN

1.-THE DIVORCE RACMEIS' AND
 REX. BELL AT NEW GARDEN
 Beginning to-day at the New Garden theater for a two days showing is The Divorce Racket with James Rennie and Olive Bor- den and "The Man from Arizona" with Rex Bell. Bell, who topped his successful five-year record as q major westerns star by marrying the titan haired Clara Bow, has won numerous. fans in the local community with his accomplished performances in such features as "The Law of the Sea-" Forgotten Women" and "The Arm of the Law" It was his work in these that won his eight picture con- tract in Monogram westerns. Play ing opposite Bell is lovely Neoma Judge, who was discovered by Harry Fraser. the director, at the recent Olympic games. She is q Minneapolis society girl. "The Man From Arizona" is probably Bells best to date. It is the intriguing tale of the efforts of hard d-riding two-flsted son of the plains to rescue his weak -willed pal from the influence of sinister gang of hold-up men, and at the same time to keep him from the amorous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
LOCAL VAUDEVILLE l55EiAttN Am n,ITE CANTE'

4 1 7ifssff Al SkA<NkLIO
 Tonight is the night. All roads lead to the Cameo theater on Bald- win street where big acts of local vaudeville will be the added att traction, Joe Harrington will act as the master of ceremonies and he will present some of Water bury's finest talent. Singing, danc- ing, musical selections and funny comedians will more than please all those who see this show. There will be no advance in prices and the usual big double feature bill will also be shown. Jean Harlow is featured in The Platinum Blond, very fine production and also another feature will be shown with the usual selected shorts. Be sure and come early as a large crowd is expected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP
INTIMATE GLIMPSES AND INSIDE STUFF ON THE
 MOVIE COLONY
BY DAN THOMAS
-BY DAN THOMAS


 Hollywood.-Fact from film- land: Mary Brian has gone blond. Not actually but for picture pur- poses. In her current film she is wearing n blond wig. However. she says that she is acquiring some of the blond tendencies.
 Lee appears to be the most popular name in tn epicture busi- ness. There are 19 of them. Count Dixie, Frances, Lila, Davey, Gwen, Jocelyn, Kath- arine. Jane, Laura, Henrietta, Nor ma, Harry, two Roberts, Ruth, James, Frankie and Duke.
 Just to make sure she is au- thentic from a standpoint of her coiffure, Sylvia Sidney has a Jap anese hairdresser for Madame Butterfly"
 In at least one scene of each picture she makes, Kay Francis wears the earrings she wore in her first film. Thinks 1t brings her luck. And Kathleen Burke wears a jade locket as a charm. Robert Montgomery has taken to wearing blue dungarees whenever he isn't working.
 Collecn's Waiting
 It has been nearly six months since Colleen Moore signed that Metro Mayer contract guaranteeing her $90,000 for her first years work. And she hasn't been in front of camera yet. However. the studio did the same thing to Wally Beery when he went over there. And now look at him.
 Jimmy "Schnozzle" Durante used to father the faces of customers in his fathers barber shop when he was so small he had to stand on a box to do 1t. Army flyers at March field staged a Wing Re- view" in honor. of Bebe Daniels re- gently. Bebe. in addition to being a pilot herself, is an honorary colonel of the 322nd Army Pur- suit Group.
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
And Now . House for $7.5O
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Mitchell, Clara Blandick, Glenda Farrell, Buster Phelps, Frankie Darrow, Virginia Davis, Dawn o. Day, and Betty Cars.
 Thatcher Colt, that suave, cul- tured, handsome New York police commissioner who solves baffling murder mysteries in the popular Anthony Abbot books, comes at last to the screen in the person of Ad- olphe Menjou. His first appearance is in '"The Night Club Lady" com- panion feature on this program.
 This production is one of the ,.lost satisfying of the detective mys tery pictures as yet shown. Some how, it oontrives to get across all the essential elements of suspense. mystery, horror and skilful detec- tive work, and yet it does so in, a subtle manner. In short, this is no stereotyped or formula detective picture.
 The cast includes Mayo Menthot, Broadway stage star, Skeets Galag- her and other favorites.
 Another big stage and screen show is being planned for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
lTTIERE HE WAS.

Boston--A large detail of police had thoroughly searched the dis- trict surrounding little Bobby Gle mentss house after he had been reported missing. The boy could not be found anywhere. Finally Lieut. Thomas E. McMufray had q lunch. He looked under the child,s bed. and there was Bob by fast asleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
THE WRONG HOUSE

Evansville, Ind.---The Burkerts have as dog to protect their house from burglars. Recently Mrs Burk- erts and husband went to visit her fatfier-in-law, leaving the dog at home to watch the house. Whilt she was at her father-in-law's S, someone broke into his home and stole her purse,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
LATE REALITY
Morteage Deeds: :

II NM7 Tsf.EIT WUFISHBU UCcUSs M
 Ellsworth B. Atwood to Nicholas sSuozzo, real estate on the west side of Southmayd road, $225.
 Quit Claim Deeds: Almond B. Dayton to Joseph B. Woolson, real estate on the south side of Lemay street.
 Union and New Haven Trust company to James D. Wheeler company, receiver. real estate on the west side of Prospect street. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

Mary Brian blond! But only temporarily =. it's just q wig she's donned for her current film.
 depression figures for you. But that's all Pat O'Malley's new one cost him. It's made of brick and has only one room. There was no charge for labor for he built it himself. Dorothy Mackaill has started wearing her hose inside out She says it gives them smoother appearance. Helene Madison. the Seattle girl who won so much fame for her swimming prowess in the Olympics, now is acting at the Mack Sennett studio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
Goss At Capitol
 For Conferences
Fifth District Representative to Work for Early Action
 on Beer and Wine Question

ing records and papers for pres- entation to the March 4th session tending to show why Congressman Goss should not be allowed to sit for another term.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
CLARA BOW TURNS LEAF STAR OF "CALL HER SAV-
 AGE, ANNOUNCES END OF
 IcT,AnPErR ROLES


 FLAPPER ROLES.
 Clara Bow issued the most im-. portant statement, her fans have heard since her agreement to star in the Fox production, "CaH Her Savage" on the day that stormy plotted romantic drama was conn pleted.
 "This form of emotional role" she said, offering me as it does the first opportunity I ever have had to portray the genuine emo- tions of a true, modern-day wo- man, convinces me that can cofi- tinue on the screen without re- sorting to the old-fashioned hap per- characterizations.
 "Call Her Savage" first of the Clara Bow starring pictures for Fox Films, will be shown at the Poli Palace theater beginning Sum- day. It was adapted in screen- play form by Edwin Burke from Tiffany Thayer's novel of the same name, and was directed by John Francis Dillon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30

gaulzation in the United States with 1900 clubs In an equal num- Der of committees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
NorYina Denies it

-s Hollywood, Nov 30 - (UP)-- Norma Talmadge. wife of Joseph Schenck, motion picture producer. fiatly denied today reports from New York that she had guaranteed . $100, ,0O0 property settlement made by George Jessel, stage com edian, upon his wife, Florence Courtney. She likewise denied any threatened alienation of affections suit.
 "Witn Mir Jessel's ability to earn S1O,000 a week." the former screen actress said, 1t seems ridiculous that anyone should be asked to guarantee paltry $100,000 prop erty settlement.
 II have no intention of marry Ing Mr | Jessel. I am still married to MT Joseph Schenck and l have no intention of getting a divorce.
 1T am getting quite bored by this whole business. It probably is because Mir J essel and l have beet SO much togethergon the stage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-30
NORMA TALMADCE IS AGAIN UNDER
 THESPOTLICHT
Screen Actress Under wrote the $l00, ,0OO Di- vorce Settlement Made With Mrs Florence Jessel

New York, Nov 30-(UP)--- Norma Talmadge. screen actress underwrote the $10o,00O divorce settlement made by George Jessel stage comedian, with his wife, Florence Courtney, according to g suit filed in supreme court.
 The Jessels were divorced in Reno last month.
 Frank Ippolito, a lawyer, sueing his partner, Theodore J. Lesser. for dissolution of their business, filed a petition which read: 7
 'Mrs Florence JesseI asserted a claim against. Mfss Talmadge for q large sum Of money for alienating the affections of her husband, George Jessel.",
 Mrs JesseI, in accepting the $100,000 settlement, released any claim she might have against Miss Talmadge, the petition said, de- claring that Miss Talmadge then agreed. by placing her savings and bonds at the disposal of the Guar anty Trust company, to guarantee Jesseil,s payments.
 Ippolito and Lesser handled the arrangcmei1t as counsel for Jessel and Miss Talmadge. Thelr Tee was $6.O00. Ippolito alleged that Les ser had told Jessel he need not pay 1t. Vi
 Miss Talmadge, received from Jessel a note for $82,000, after hav- ing raised the first s27.500 of the settlement "by realizing on his in. surance and disposing of other possessions he had.
 "If MT Jessel fails to make the balance of the pigments, as 1t was more or less contemplated at the time he would be unable to do, Miss Talynadge would be called up- on to make the payments" the pe- tition stated. .4
 Miss Talmadge Is the wife of Joseph Schenck. film producer. who starred her in the silent mov- les. She has been in semi-retire- n,ent for several years. Repeated rumors, all of which she denied, have had her divorced from the film fnaEnate.
 An affidavit by Jessel accom- panied the petition. He said "Mrs Schenck acted simply as the guar antor of the payments to be made hv rnev