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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
NEW GARDEN

Showing at the New Garden theater today for the last times is "The Most Dangerous Game" with Joel McCrea and Fay Wray. The cofeature is "A Mans Land" with Hoot Gibson and Marion Shilling. Also on the bill are a number of attractive short sub- jects. Sweeping his way to nation wide acclaim in his first Mono gram western, Rex Bell, former melodrama star and husband of Clara. Bow, as the smiling and deboniar former district attorneys. operative, in From Broadway to Cheyenne to find gangland in pow CT and racketeers ruling the cattle country. Using the knowledge of their methods gained during his, stay in the east, and the straight shooting. hard-riding practice of his westarn days, Bell hurls 8 challenge to gangland, and brings about the triumps of justice amid stirring scenes of plunging cattle, careening automobiles and bark ing machine guns. The accomp- lished star is flanked by the s0r of cast seldom seen in western pictures. Bringing with 1t an eIab- crate arry of fashions that will delight every feminine eye Good Sport" the Fox production of mod ern matrimony is the companion feature with Linda Watkins and
 John Boles in the leading roles. Enacted by a cast strictly feminine with two exceptions, Allan Dine-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Socially Elite Of Washington Angry
 At Hoover Family
Scores of Them Claim They Were Given the Cut Direct' to Make Way for Common People" al Reception Given Last Night

House social staff decided to cut down on local invitations. The old families were slashed off the list.
 Then telephones tangled. The White House explained there would be other receptions. No good. It was the diplomatic or nothing. Scores got nothing.
 Rumor said one socially and of- ficially powerful matron--and that is a hard combination to beat in the capital-brough pressure to bear on the wife of a cabinet offi- cial to intercede at the 11th hour and get her an invitation. Others never did succeed in Crashing the gate."
 The hundreds of citizens around the land focked to the White House and had a grand time.
 All did not all come-about 1, 400 invitations went out of town, and only 1,5OO persons attended in all but delegations from many sec- tions did appear.
 They got a thrill out of the splendor of gold braid and glitter ing decorations on the chests of the foreign diplomats who moved through the stately old halls of the mansion.
 They saw M. Paul Claudel, the ambassador from France, resplend- ent in gold braid and plumed hat in hand, lead the procession of dip- lomats through the softly-lighted blue room where MT and Mrs Hoover stood for an hour and a half and received their many guests.
 Ambassador Claudel, whose country had just defaulted on It's $19,000, 900 war debt payment due yesterday, came early and stayed late. He paused briefly for a nod and a word as he shook hands with the president and clicked his heels and bowed over the hand of Mrs Hoover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
MRS MARSHALL
 : GIVEN DIVORCE
 ! IN BRIDGEPORT
Robert Jay Walsh Mar :. . shall of Greenwich Did
 : Not Contest Action ]. Socially Prominent

z Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 16-(UP)
 Marjorie Marshall to-day won an uncontested divorce from Rob- ert Jay Walsh Marshall. socially prominent Greenwich, Conn, auto mobile dealer, when she testified lie beat her frequently and threat ened to kill her. Judge John A.. Cornell. in superior court, award cd the decree and restored her maiden name of Wheltley.
 x Mrs Marshall climaxed her tes- nmony by offering Judge Cornell h photograph which showed one of her eyes discolored. The pie ture was taken, she said, after one of the alleged beatings. Her Father, Archibald Wheltley, head Hctuary of New York insurance lcolnpany, corroborated his daugh- fer's testimony.
 - The couple was married in 1928 Ind separated last April. A prop Nrty settlement was made out of GOurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
RAILROAD MEN AND OWNERS ARE
 IN DEADLOCK
Proposed Extension of Wage Cuts Has Devel- Oped Into Arguments and Proposals By Both Sides
BY RAY BLACK

United Press Stan COrrespondent)
 Chicago, Dec 16-The railroad arrangements and the men who work for them were deadlocked today on proposed extension of wage reductions.
 Today the unions answered a second ultimatum by operators who demand that the basic wage problem be re-opened after six months more of the 10 per cent wage reduction agreement which expires next Jan 31. Alexander r. whitney indicated the workers would stand firm on their demand for at least a years extension on the agreement.
 "I do not foresee ultimate failure of the negotiations, providing the roads are sincere in their claim of desiring an extension of the 10 per cent reduction" Whitney said.
 Chairman W. H. Thiehoff, of the rail managers committee, said:
 'The differences between us in respect to wages are seemingly irreconcilable. We cannot accept your counter-proposal because it would tie our hands to meet such situations as may develop during the coming 12 or 15 months"
 Thiehoff interpreted the unions stand on demanding prosperity wages even if stockholders forego dividends and lenders relinquish interest or part of the debt the roads owe them.
 Such a course," he said, would mean railroad receiverships and bankruptcies in banks ,or policy holders in insurance companies.
 Interstate commerce figures quo ted by union men show that last June railway maintenance of day workers averaged $76 for the month, shop workers. SOP: cler- ical workers, $134: freight brake men, $12O. and freight conductors and engineers $175.
 It was explained that figures based on a roll-ca1l taken at mid month and that averages were much lower because two or three workers often worked limited periods during the month and only one pay check was figured for the job.
 Common shop labor is paid the least, from 20 to ,35 cents an hour Passenger engineers get the most. approximately $817 for 150-mile run in seven and half hours.
 The wage scale under the pres ent agreement. lists passenger con- ductors at $6.48. passenger brake- men $4.55, freight conductors at $5.96 and freight brakemen at $4.68.
 srha raiIroa ds so,Icht hefore ne- gotiating the one year 10 per cent reduction, to have wages reduced 20 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
MOTHERHOOD YEAlsNS
 THEME OF "ROCKABYE''

The deepest hunger of a normal girl. no matter what she thinks 1t is, is for motherhood.
 That is the essential point of view of the Constance Bennett pic. ture, "Rockabye," RKO-Pathe pie ture, coming. next Sunday to the Poll Palace theater.
 Underneath gay externals, "Rockabye" constitutes, 1t Is said the most serious drama in which Miss Bennett ever has starred. From advance reports she is even more gjamorous than ever in the role of Judy Carroll, an actress who achieves a somewhat shady past at an early age, and at the height of her career pauses to adopt child and to consider Q love marriage. %
 A strong supporting cast in- cludes Joel McCrea, Paul Lukas, Jobyna Rowland, Clare Blandick and George Cooper, George Cukor directed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
DOUBLE FEATURE PROGRAM CLOSING AT STRAND TQ- NIGHT; BIG VAUDEVILLE SHOW TOMORROW

Performances this evening con- clude the Strand engagement of Joe D. Brown in "you Said . Mouthfup and "The Night of June 13th". In the former picture, Joe, In the character role of an art less boob, Is both afraid of the water and unable to swim. Mis- taken for a champion swimmer, he Is forced into q marathon race and comes out q victor through the most unusual lucky breaks amagin- able. The scenes, which were taken in the icy waters at Catalina Island, near Los Angeles, lend themselves to many new and astonishingly funny water stunts.
 Brown is said to be at his fun- niest, and has as his co-worker, mascot and swim mentor, that roguish imp of the "Our Gang" comedies, Farina. Ginger Rogers, the red-haired and peppery n1usi- cal comedy and screen star, who played in a similar capacity 0p- posite Brown in "The Tenderfoot," !" is again the leading lady, with Preston Foster, Sheila Terry, Quinn Williams and Harry Crib bon heading Q strong supporting cast.
 The companion feature, "The Night of June 18th" stars Give Brook with Lila Lee and an excel lent supporting cast. Tomorrow and Sunday the Strand gill present another great stage show. Tho worlds finest vaudeville topped off by the new Paramount screen hit, "He Learned About Women, starring Stuart Erwin, Alison Skip- worth and Susan Fleming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

avenue. Brooklyn. N. Y. Schneider Is a partner and salesman in the firm of Schneider and Hyman, S3 Canal street. New York city. He lives at 1871 East 29th street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The men came to Boston by boat yesterday and spent the day in bus mess trips about the city. Going to the Parker House at o'clock. they were taken to 10th floor room. According to their story. two gunmen stepped from a bath room and held them up a few min utes after the bell boy left them alone. They said they were threat ened. and then bound and gagged. and warned against leaving the room for two hours. The robbers fled after taking $19,00O in jewelry and $20O cash. Heeding the warn- ing. Greenfield and Schneider freed themselves and left the room about 8 D. m. to report the robbery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP
INTIMATE GLIMPSES AND INSIDE STUFF ON THE
 MOVIE COLONY
BY DAN THOMAS |, NEA Service Writer
" HIW NTTT' E77'7

Hollywood.-With beer grabbing the headlines these days, film pro- ducefs have turned to theis bever- age of several pictures being pre- pared for release early next spring.
 Charley Rogers in preparing for Immediate production of an original story entitled Foam and Free donn." written by Gene Towne and Graham Baker. This story treats largely with the problem which will face congress when and if the beer bill passes. Mack Sennett 10 plan ming Q two-reet comedy entitled "The Fatal Glass of Beer" RKO IS getting ready to make "Buga- boo" an original by Bartlett Cor mack, author of "The Racket" right down to facts and making the film entitled Beer. And sew erai other stories of the same na- ture now are being considered by other studios.
 Tashman's Title
 ! Lilyah Tashman Isn't going to give up her claim to being the screens best dressed woman with out struggle. The blonde ac- tress remarked the. other day that she had ordered a complete new wardrobe which Twill make lem all sit up and take notice" Tn addi- ton she has written 6 book en- titled "Lilyan TashniAn Styles" In- cidentally, Miss Tashmah soon is to appear in picture called "Style," which will attempt to prove that Hollywood rather than Paris ip the style center of the world.
 And speaking of wardrobes, wait until you see the outfits they've given Ginger Rogers for her role in "42d Street" Some are so garish they'll probably get sig. gles and others win bring 'ah'se of admiration from the feminine fans. Is Erich's Star Waning? :.
 It begins to appear that Erich von Stroheim is slated to follow right in tn efootsteps of the great D. w. Griffith. There was a. time when Griffith was regarded univers- ally as the greatest of picture mak. CTS. "The Birth of . Natoin" and Intolerance" were two of the out. standing films he gave us.
 But times changed and Grifiith passed with that changing.
 Won Strohein1 gave us, among other films, 'rhe Merry Widow" and "Greed'". But times hvae changed again. And 1t appears Erich will pass with this new change. While in the making, 'Walking Down Broadway" which he just directed for Fox, was tout ed to the skies. Now that it's fin- ished, 1t has been ordered renade entirely.
 Battle of the Gags |.
 And the gobiins will get you If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
BY HENRY F. MISSELWITZ ST1uifaSy Feess Staff C0rresIlOndent

eUmitcd FfcsS StaM COfrespOnucHt)
 Washington, Dec 16-(U. P.) - Washington's socially elite, the very oldest of the capitals finest old families, were up in arms against the White House to-day.
 They felt, so the fervent gossip ran, that President and Mrs Hoov- CT deliberately cut scores of their "inner select" off the invitation list for last nights brilliant diplomatic receptions, in order to make room for common people" from Tar corners of the land.
 The diplomatic reception is the most brilliant affair on the pre- holiday social calendar in the na- tion's socially-inclined capital. The president and his, first lady invar- iably have invited those with wealth, social position and high of- flee.
 But this year.
 President and Mrs Hoover tour ed many states during the cam paign. They met many citizens. Often they invited them to come to the White House. Hundreds took them seriously.
 . Some wrote that they would like to attend the diplomatic reception. There was nothing to do, so the tale runs, but to invite them--and the President and Mrs Hoover, their intimates said, preferred to have them anyway.
 So invitations were mailed out to the prairies. the mountains and the valleys of the nation, something over 3,200 invitations.
 The best minds on the White
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

The days of grace have expired for delinquent property owners or tenants to clean their sidewalks of gi-ow and ice. The warning given tn court yesterday morning was ap- parently not appreciated by some with q result that several owners were notified late yesterday after- noon to be present to-day. With but one or two exceptions they were found guilty this morning and fined s2 with costs. In future cases the costs are not likely to be remitted which means that a $2 penalty will involve the payment Of s9.75.
 Felix Rogzinsky, 45. of Thomas- ton had the best excuse of the day and was discharged. He owns some property in the Brooklyn district and had arranged with a tenant to care for it. The understanding, &C., cording to Rogzinsky, was that he would allow $2 month from his tenants rent if he would shovel the snow of the walk. It developed that the tenant suffered a fractur- cd hand a few days ago and is in a hospital in Hartford. His wife visited him and was not in position to fulfill his promise to the land- lord. Rogzinsky on learning of hls tenants hard luck made other plans. Judge T. V. Meyer accepted the explanation and decided that the accused acted in good faith.
 Jean B. Charest, 47, of 104 Cooke street was unable to appear in court yesterday or to-day on acc count of illness and his case was nolied. Jam,s Carrideo, 55. of 76 Easton avenue was out of town for q few days and didn't think about the walk, being under the impress sion that someone in his family would take care of it. He was fined $2.
 Frank Damio, 45. of 192 South Leonard street was positive that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
TWO JEWELRY SALESMEN ARE
 WELL TRIMMED
New York Men Confronted By Gunmen as They En- tered Their Room In Boston Hotel

Boston, Dec i6.-(UP)-An 'al- legged $19.0OO jewel robbery at the Parker House, in which two New York salesmen were the victims, was disclosed today. Morris Green field and Kenneth Schneider. both of New York city, reportedly were held up, bound and gagged and robbed of the contents of two sam pie cases, shortly after their arr rival here last night. Greenfield is salesman for Flyer Brothers of GA West 48th street, New York city. His home is at 1877 Ocean
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Several Fined
 This Morning
 In City Court
Failure to Clean Walks of Ice and Snow Brings Speedy
 Penalties By Judge-COsts Will Be Added to All [ Future Cases, Bench Declares

he had cleaned off his walk. Ser- geaht Hugh Flaherty testified that In his opinion the walk had not been touched.
 The case of John Pillar, 66. of IA Wall street was continued one day owing to the absence from court of the policeman who served the warrant.
 Carmen CiuIio, A, of e5 St Jo- seph avenue denied that he was the owner of some land on South Leonard street, but he was regard ed as the caretaker and fined $2. James Perugini of 25 Giles street and Joseph Forcucci, AZ of 277 South Main street were fined $2. In the case of Fred Lawlor of North Main street, Attorney Phil Bernstein admitted that he collect ed the rents from property on South Main street in which MT Lawlor had an interest. Mir Law Tor left the task of cleaning the walk to tenant. Attorney Bern stein entrusted the responsibility to MT Lawlor. The sidewalk remained uncleaned until the police regist- cred a complaint. Two dollars" |" ruled the court.
 Now that the precedent has been established for the present winter season property owners are likely to take 2 personal interest in hav- ing their sidewalks cleared of snow following a storm or pay the pen- alty. Officials of city court are on record as approving of the cam paign of Superintendent of Police Joseph H. Mclean in rounding up all delinquents.
 The move will also meet with the endorsement of thousands of landlords and tenants, who have been prompt in doing their duty and somewhat peeved over the "other guy" who preferred to let the sun or rise in temperature melt the snow or ice on his walk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
WIFE OF ARTIST GIVEN DIVORCE
 THIS MORNING

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 16.-(UP)
 An artists wife who claimed har husband forced her to pose in the nude in a cold room for hours at a time, was granted a divorce to- day on grounds of cruelty.
 Superior Court Judge Frank F. McEyoy accepted the recommends tion of State Referee Leonard J, Nickerson that Mrs Gertrude Chase Shinn be granted divorce from Everett Shinn, Westport illustrator. after Mrs Shinn testified her hus- band compelled her to pose in a room in which the temperature was only 50 degrees. She also claimed he insulted their friends and that one night during a pri- vate concert at their home, he slammed down the piano lid and ordered the guests out of the house.
 Bolivia is placing substantial or- ders for army supplies abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Palace Gives ,: 10000 Tickets
Free Admissions Will Be Distributed Through Charit= : able Agencies-0Ood Until December "A

be distributed through the city's charitable agencies. The tickets will give the bearers free admission to the theater's shows up to 6 p. m. daily from now to Dec "A.
 Arrangements for the free dis- tribution of the 10000 pasteboafds was made through the efforts of Mayor Hayes. Realizing that en- tertainment helps to lift loads from the minds of people, the mayor thought 1t a good plan to take care of many needy families of the city who would appreciate such a gesture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
In The Local.
 TheaterS
~UNDER coyER HAN" WITH GE0ReH RAFT AND NAMcE
 NNR9 STATE TO60NROW

Porformances thls evening con- ciude the ohgngements at Warnorg State of the current splendid double feature program which in- cIudes "Central Park" with Joan Blondell, Wallace Ford and Guy Kibbee, also 'sMr Robinson Crugoe" starring the one and only Douglas Fairbanks.
 Tomorrow brings "Under Cover Man, Paramount's new dramatic sensation starring George Raft with Nancy Carroll, Roscoe Karns. Lew Cody and Gregory Ratoff.
 ''Under-Cover Man" iB q story world, of crooks who play Wall gle coups of hundreds of thou sands.
 Raft is cast as such . crook. But when his father, a Hence" for stolen bonds, is murdered, he turns against his own kind, and sets out to have his revenge. To this end, he offers his services to the police as an under-cover man to pass himself off as . member of the underworld and work secretly in cooperation with the authorities. In 50 doing. he real ixes that he can expect no help whatever from the police if his underworld cohorts discover his connection. In that event, he knows. he is doomed for c oneway ride.
 It is one of the years most ex- citing dramas and double.barrelled entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

hart being the only male player in addition to Mir Boles, the film is said to be a regular fashion pa- rade with the seasons newest and most intriguing creations being worn by Greta Nissen, Minna Com bell, Hedda Hopper, Claire Nay nard and, of course, Miss Watkins among others. Kenneth McKenna directed the production. Also to be shown is e new chapter of the Jungle Mystery and several good short subjects.
 The added attraction will be Country Store" with the usual fun and awarding of 30 baskets of choice eatables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16
Uninsured Fire Loss $25,37O
S45O,253 Expended By Department During Year ]. 65 Alarms

Chief Henry II. Heitman filed his annual report yesterday with Mayor Hayes. The net uninsured 6re loss of the year was only s25,- 370. The general estimated loss vas $178,655. It cost the city $4.- 90o per capita for maintaining the department, while the loss per cap- fla was $2.042. The department expended $450,253.33 during the fiscal year of which $402,273.33 Vas for salaries.
 | Total donations to the depart uent during the year was $200. Only one death from fire resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

that being George l.. Wells, whose car overturned near the corner of Grand and Meadow streets and burst into flames.
 The total number of fires during the year was 865, with 73 false alarms. Saturday proved the busiest day and April the month in which the most fires were recorded, 154.
 The retirement of Frank w. Hol- land and the appointment of his successor, Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey was an event in fire curcles during the year. The change was made on April 6, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

Danbury, Conn. December 16 - (UP) - Injuries received October 24 when a stone wall fell into an excavation in which he was work ing. caused the death of John Bis choff. Hamden contractor. at Dan- bury hospital today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

7 A Christmas present in the form of 10000 free tickets will be given the needy families of the city, by the Fox-Poli Palace theater it was &nnounced today. The tickets will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

Ginger ROgersA NII GOwncI up in crepe and sable for her role In the Forthcoming pausicai InOyse 42d Street." you don't watch out''--only the goblin insofar as Ricardo Cortez is concerned will be Doug Fairbanks, Jr. The other night Cortez gave Q dinner party for Doug and Joan. Rake olives, collapsible forks, rub Der buns and other such articles adorned the table. The next day Doug was seen securing Hollywood for everything in the way of 8 gag that money could buy. And there's no doubt but what Cortez Is about to receive an early invitation to dinner at the home of Mir and Mrs Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. If he gets away alive, hell be lucky. ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-16

Bolivia is placing substantial orr ders for army supplies abroad.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-05-18
To Commemorate 1S9th
TOussaint L'Ouverture
Anniversary on Friday

Toussaint L'Ouverture Anniversary
will be commemorated Friday, May
20, at pm, at St Lube's Hall, l25
w. 10th st, This occasion will mark
the 10th anniversary of The death
of Toussaint LOuverture, fearless
Negro slave leader of the Haitian
Revolution
William 2 Foster, proposed presi-
Dental candidate of the Communist
Party. will be the principal speaker
along with Charles Alexander and
Harold Williams of the League OF
Struggle for Negro Rights
The workers of Harlem will be
modified prior TO the ST, Luke's
Hall meeting, at l40th st. and Sew
enth Ave, and will march TO the
St, Luke's Hall Many organizations
such as the Workers Ex-Servicemen's
League, Irish Workers Club, Sons
and Daughters of North Carolina
Friendship and Love Society, Finnish
Workers Club, St. Luke's Organ So
ciety and the l. L. D., will partici-
pate in carrying forward the trsdi-
ton of the great Negro leader.
The anniversary was arranged by
the United Front Conference Com
mittee, organized by the League Of
Struggle for Negro Rights.