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The Washington times., 1933-07-29
VIOLET ANGEL
s D D BUSINESS
To ORGANIZE

In an effort to bring the sod
business back to its place in the
sun, the Greater Washington Sod
Association was formed last night
in the Montgomery County Build
ing at Silver Spring.
Approximately 20 florists and
landscape gardeners from the
District Of Columbia and Prince
Georges and Montgomery counties
attended the session and pledged
themselves to support the Presi-
dents National Recovery pro-
gram, to bring the sod business
back to normalcy, to end the
price-cutting war and boost
salaries.
Another meeting will be held
next week at which interested
persons from Arlington county
will be asked to attend.
It was pointed out at last
nights meeting that sod now sold
for 20 cents a square foot against
a former peak Of So a square foot.
and that laborers once were paid
$3.50 a day where they now get
between $3.50 and 81.
When the organization Is fully
perfected, between 400 and 500
persons will be affected, it was
said.
Eugene Rupert was named
president, James Brown, vice
president, and H. w. Quaintance'
secretary treasurer.
Robert s. McCeney was named
chairman Of a committee to make
a price survey and a cost analy'
sis to be used as a basis for de-
termining a fair price for sod.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
BOND LEGALITY
QUESTIONED

The legality Of Home Owners
Loan Corporation bonds in pay
ment Of mortgages held by build
ing and loan associations has been
questioned by Maryland associ-
alton officials, and David Stiefel,
manager of the Maryland work Of
the corporation, has asked for a
legal opinion over it.
Technically the new issues are
not Government bonds, says AL
Ian w. Rhynhart, attorney for
three large Baltimore associations,
and since the bonds are guaran-
teed only on the assets Of the cor
poration instead of on real estate,
they do not feel obligated to take
the bonds. Four per cent interest
is too low for building association
costs, he added.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29

AS q gentleman from North
Carolina said, Tom Watson Is in
town.
In this case, sub, Tom Watson
comes in the form Of the largest
shipload Of watermelons to ar
rive in washington this season.
And the gentleman in the case is
Capt. Neal Groom, Of Moorehead,
N. C..
Cap'n Groom piloted the Miss
Holland to the Municipal Market,
Water Street Southwest, and un-
loaded about $500 "Tom Wat
sons" at the establishment of
Riley Carroll. These melons
and you can take the word Of
Cap'n Groom for it-are about
the most luscious grown any
where around these parts.
In the picture you see Miss vi
olet Angel, 1900 block Olive Ave.
N. W., ready to take a slice of a
Tom Watson" from Mr.. Car
roll.
These melons are ripe clear to
the rind, the captain averred
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
Life Term Penalty
For SLaYer of TIUO

Roy Ferguson, Floyd county
wv. Va.) youth, was given life
imprisonment yesterday by Cir
cult Court jury at Floyd for the
murder Of Shirley Conner, II, Of
Roanoke.
Ferguson earlier in the week
was given 20 years in the peni-
tentiary for the murder Of Fac
T. Nails, Of Salem. The two men
were slain June IS.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
PRINCE GEORGES LENDERS REJECT HOME LOAN BOND PLAN
Ancient Stone, Set Up
By Washington, Is
Guarded
Lets step across the Dis
trict Line"

Lets step across the Dis
trict Line"
Five miles or more from the
bounds of the District of CO.
lumbia is a weather beaten
marker, one of the border posts
Of the original city of Wash
ington.
Protected by a high iron
fence against souvenir hunters,
the monument is on the Lees
burg turnpike near Seminary,
Va.
The stone is one of those set
by George Washington and
L'Enfant when they were sur
veying the District. It marks
that portion of Virginia ceded
to the Federal Government as
a part Of the District and later
given back to the Old Domin-
ion. There are reported to be
several other markers in the
vicinity, the best known being
at the base Of the Jones Point
lighthouse in Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
WarrentOn Pastor
WILL Preach Here

The Rev. J. D. Pair, pastor Of
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Of War
renton, Va, will preach at both
the morning and evening services
at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church,
Twenty.fifth and I Streets North.
west, tomorrow. The exercises will
mark the closing Of the installa-
ton services in honor Of the new
pastor, the Rev. Edgar Newton.
On Monday night a reception
will be held in honor Of the pastor
with the Baptist Ministers Con-
ference in charge Of the program.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
NRA To BENEFIT
NATION : ART

Increase of leisure time as a
result Of unemployment and of
curtailed working hours under
the national recovery act will
mean an increased need for music
and art educational facilities, Of
ficials in the office of education
Of the Interior Department today
predicted.
Greater emphasis is already
being given to these cultural sub
jects in public high schools, they
said. The National Survey Of
Secondary Education has just re-
leased through the Government
Printing Office a monograph on
this subject.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
Gun-JuggLer DrGIUs
Nice OccuQ1Un Rest

Fred Gray, 81, no address, was
sentenced yesterday to $50 days in
Occuquon by Judge Isaac R.
Hit for assault with a deadly
weapon.
Gray was also placed under
$4,000 bond and held for action
of the Gran. Jury on a robbery
charge.
Angelo Dromutro, the 900
biloxi Maryland Ave. S. W., testi-
fled Gray held him up with a
gun, robbed him of $2.10, pair
Of shoes, a penknife, and . re-
volver. Gray was wearing the
shoes in court
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
D. {. LOAN UNIT
OPENS TODAY

Local offices of the Home own
ers' Loan Corporation will open
this afternoon in the northwest
corner of the Shoreham Building.
There will be no jobs for any
one.
Only the staff will assemble.
Charles A. Jones, local admins
traitor, said the public would not
be welcome till Monday morning.
Then applications for loans may
be made.
The office staff will consist of
an assistant manager, a telephone
operator and some volunteer
clerks. Appraisals will be done
by established appraisers here, at
the expense Of the prospective
borrower.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
Colony for COIOred
Holds Election Today

The annual election of COM
missioners of Highland Beach,
Nd, summer colony maintained
by colored citizens Of the District
of Columbia on Chesapeake Bay,
south Of Annapolis, will take place
today.
The colony, which was estab-
lished more than 40 years ago by
the late Frederick Douglass, now
comprises some rs cottages. All
the incumbent commissioners are
candidates for reelection. They
include Haley Douglass, grandson
of the founder; Talley Holmes,
DR.. John E. Washington, DR.. Will
liam A. Wells, and Mrs. Nannie
Douglass.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
Officials Appointed
For MaryLUnd Fete

Four aids have cen named for
Chief Marshall Frank Barnes,
who will preside at the Southern
Maryland day tournament, being
sponsored by the Upper Marlboro
Volunteer Fire Department next
Wednesday at the fair grounds.
They are Silvine Claggett, Juliette
Bowie, Corrie Claggett and Mrs.
Rhoda Bowling.
The Washington times., 1933-07-29
Shippers Arrival With His HeaviIy-Laden Ship
Is Signal for SampIing What He Contends Is
the Most Luscious Product of the Season

and they go "plunk" when you
tap them smartly with your
finger.
They are said to be the largest
brought here this season, most
Of them measuring more than
18 inches in length and a foot
in diameter. Mr.. Carroll said
some of them weighed more than
so pounds each. It was estimated
that the cargo weighed about 100
tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Radio--- What's On 7he Air. And Where
Dern 10 Make
 Radio Address

George Henry Dern, United States secretary of war, will make his first address as a member of the Roosevelt cabinet when he gives a Toast to the United States of America" over the WABC- Columbia network tonight, from 10:15 to 10:3O p. m.. EST. The broadcast will come from. Boston where the new secretary is mak- ing the St Patrick's Day address before the Irish Charitable society gathered at the Copley-Plaza hotel.
 During his talk, Secretary Dern will outline what has been tram spring at Washington since the ir1- auguration of President Roosevelt. He Is expected to emphasize the spirit with which the American people have faced the current emergency. Although this will be his first broadcast since his ap- pointment to federal office, the microphone is quite familiar to him from his activities as gov ernor of Utah.
 The Columbia revue. scheduled for 10 to 10:30 p. m., EST, has been cancelled in order to make way for Secretary Dern's remarks. At 10 p. m., EST. Morton Downey, assisted by an augment ed orchestra under the direction of Freddie Rich, will sing a cycle of Irish songs in honor of St Pat rick's day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
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6:15-Dick Daring. 5:3O-Singing Lady. 5:45-Little Orphan Annie. 6:OO-Our Daily Food-George
 Rector and Judge Gordon. 6:15-News-Hen E. Williams. 6:31-Sports review. 6;37-Temperature weather,
 time. :. 6:45-To-day's News-Lowel1
 Thomas. 7:OO-Amos m Andy. < 7:15-Dutch Band--Direction Edward Craig. 7:3O-Fiye-Star Theater-Drama. 8:OO-Orchestra. 8:30-Adventures in Health-Dr
 Herman Bundesen. 8:45-Thurston Magician. 9:OO-First Nighters-"El Presi-
 dete." 9:30-Mary Steele, contralto. Lossez' Providence
 Biltmore orchestra. orchestra. 10:A5-News. 11:00-Time, weather, temper
 ature. 11:O3-Sports review. 11.16-Welcome Lewis, vocalist;
 orchestra. 3O-Night Song-Lew White.
 organist; Trio Romantique. 12:00-Cab Calloway's Cotton Club
 orchestra. 12:3O-Time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
In The Local
 TheaterS
BARBARA STANWYCK
 AT THE STRAND

'Ladies They Talk About" star ring Barbara etanwyck, heads the double feature program at War ner's Strand theater to-day and to- morrow.
 The story deals with life in the women's ward at San Quentin, victed bank bandit, tries to help two of her "pals" in the mems sec ton to escape. She draws the plans of the grounds, and sits in her cell, creating a turmoil SO that the men would not be heard tun- ne1ling under the wall toward her cell.
 The plot is exposed, however, and the two men are shot down in the tunnel in a desperate battle with guards.
 In addition to the revelation of the life of women in the prison there is a colorful romance be- tween an evangelist, played by Preston s. Foster and the hard boiled though attractive bank ban- dit, played by arbara tSanwyck. The prison sequences are based on the experiences of Dorothy Mack aye, actress and co-author of the play with Carlton Miles. Miss Mackaye was sentenced to prison after the tragic death of her hus- band. The screen adaptation is by Sidney Sutherland and Brown Holmes.
 The companion feature is "Par- achute Jumper" starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Seven air pilots of national reputation take part in the daring and spectacular air stunts created for this picture.
 The air stunts of these fiers in- c1ude machine gun battles in the clouds, airplane chases and para chute leaps from falling planes. The scenes were taken at the Met ropolitan airport at Van Nuys, near Los Angeles.
 Fairbanks will be seen as an air pilot, although the most hazardous flying stunts are performed by the professionals. The story is by Rian James, erstwhile New York col umnist who wrote "Crooner" and Love Is a Racket. The plot con- tains a deliciously humorous TO- nance in which Bette Davis Is the heroine. Others in the cast include Leo Carrillo, Frank McHugh, Claire Dodd, Sheila Terry and Har- old Huber.
 On the same program is a new episode of the serial "hTe Devil Horse'. Sunday brings another great double feature program to include "State Fair" and Evenings for Sale"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

the Grown Prince are shown di- recting the German troops. Foch of France, Haig of England, Per- shing of the United States. com manders of nations forces direct ing Allied strategy. Highlights that include the funeral of Richthofen, German flying ace; the funeral or the first American soldier killed in action and countless other import ant events are recorded in this great film. .,
 Woodrow Wilson addresses the congress of the United States, de- clares war. The Lusitania shown leaving port for the last time. End less other events that have their important connections in the con- tinuity of this gigantic story, all copiled from official government
 film, built at the sacrifice of 45 cameramen's lives.
 The Big Drive, having its prem fer showing in Chicago, immediate l ly became a. nation wide ser1sation and has received more favorable comment than any other picture o1 its type in the history of the mo- tion picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Movies Playing
 To-day
"SECOlVD HAND WIFE"
 NEW GARDEN

Last times to-day ct the New Garden theater "Employes' En- tranee' with Warren William, Lor- etta Young and Alice White. The companion attraction is "Isiand of Lost souls' with Charles Laughton, Bella Lugosi, Richard Arlen, Leila Hyams and the Panther Woman. Added special for to-day is 'Ire- land the Melody Isle". There will siso pc Q new chapter of "The Lost Speciap.
 How a vindictive wife, aided by a private detective, frames her hus- band and secures .'evidence" for a divorce, is revealed in Second Hand Wife," the Fox picture CO., featuring Sally Eilers and Ralph Bellmay in the leading roles, play ing at the New Garden Saturday only. This and other circum- stances in the story are, according to Kathleen Norris. author of the novel on which Second Hand Wife" is based, incidents from real life that came to her notice when she lived in San Francisco. The story deals with the business, TO- mantle and domestic adventures of a rich young banker whose sec- ond marriage leads him into un- forseen complications. Helen Vim son, one of the newer beauties of the screen, who comes to pictures from the New York stage, portrays the role of the scheming, social climbing wife. Others in the cast are Victor Jory, Fife Ellsler. Es- ther Howard, Clay Clement Nella Walker and Karol Kay. Hamilton MacFadden adapted the story and directed the picture.
 The compa nion feature lis Ken Maynard in a pre.lease showing Of ''The Phantom Thunderbolt". That western pictures with theri thrill- ing action, fast riding and lean- faced cowboy stars have not lost their appeal has been definitely settled by a nationwide poll held recently by the Motion Picture Pro- ducers and Distributors of America, Inc. On the contrary, according to the returns of this poll, the ro- mantle cowboy Is destined tc con- tinue his thrilling career on the screen. Action pictures, with ex- citing chases and adventurous incl dents have a strong attraction for many of the country's business leaders, authors and educators. There will also be new chapter of "The Lost Speciar' and Ladies Not Allowed" a comedy featuretfe. The special added attraction will be Country Store and as usual there will be thirty baskets given away containing choice family din- ners
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
FINAL DAY
 "42ND STREET

Performance this afternoon and evening mark the final opportunity for local theatergoers to view the current sensation "42nd Street" now at the State theater. The cast includes 16 stars, 50 featured play. CTS and 200 of the most beautiful girls in America.
 Saturday the state will present a double feature program for four days headed by Wheeler and Wool. sey, Americas foremost comedy team, in the funniest comedy they havo ever produced, "so This Is Africa"
 As far as story goes. "So This Ts Africag' is imaginative, to say the least. What happens to Wheeler and Woolsey as they leave America and dissolve into the interior of the dark belt would be difficult to match in actual life. Which is well for if Wheeler and Woolsey had the burden of an utterly realistic plot to carry along, the wild humor of "So This Is Africa!'' would be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
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5:00-The Cosmopolitans. 5:15-Fashion Parade. 5:30-News flashes. 5:45-Four Aces, novelty orches-
 tra. 6:00-Female trio. 6:15-George Halls orchestra. 6:30-Jane Dillon "The Home
 Pride Family" 6:45-News. 7:00-Silent for WCAC. 8:00-Mystery Series. 8:30-Rhythm Twins. S:45-Spotlight orchestra. 9:00-Negro Spirituals. 9:15-Les Paradis dance band. 9:45-Health Talk-7Dr Royal s.
 Copeland. 9:50-WICC Artists program. 10:00-Columbi Radio revue. 10:30--Arthur Tracy, "The Street
 Singer" 10:45-News flashes. 11:00-Columbia Symphony or
 chestra. 11:30-Abe Lyman and his or-
 chestra. 12:00-Ben Po1lack and his or-
 cheStra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
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 Hartford

5:O0-Maurice Sherman's orches-
 tra. 5:15-Salon String trio. 5:30-"The Flying Family" 5:45-Frances Baldwin and
 Knights of Melody. 6:05-Dinner concert-Moshe
 Paranov, director. 6:30-Revere Sisters, Cavalier of
 song, and Merry Madcaps. 7:00-Travelers Pilot and orches-
 tra-Christian Kriens, di-
 rector. 7:30-Newman's orchestra. 7:50-"Rebuilding Our Foreign
 Trade"-Charles B. Cook. 8:O0-J essica Dragonette and
 Men About Town. 9:00-Jeanie Lang and Tom
 Howard. 9:30-Famous Favorites-Chris-
 tian Kriens, director. 10:00-Jack Benny with Frank
 Blacks orchestra. 1O:30-Merry Madcaps-Norman
 Cloutier, director; with the
 Three Mad Hatters. Music from New
 York. 1:0O-Silent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
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 Newark
Newark

5:3O-Italian Lessons. 5:45-Society Notes. 6:OO-Uncle Don.r 6:30-Detectives Black and Blue
 Mystery Drama. 6:45-Raising Junior-Sketch. 7:O0-Sports--Ford Prick. 7:15--Lillian Shade, songs. 7:30-A Wayside Cottage
 Sketch. 7:45--Tarzan of the Apes-Dra-
 matic sketch. 8:OO--Chandu the Magician. 8:I5-Jack Arthur, baritone. 8:30-Variety Musicale. 9:OO-Call of the Seine-Sketch. 9:15-Keene's orchestra; Gren-
 adiers quartet. 9:45--149th Anniversary Dinner
 of the Society of the
 Friendly Sons of St Patrick,
 Hotel Astor. Call It Luck-Rod
 Arkell. weather. trio. 11;3O-Denny's orchestra. 12:0O-Taik--Jack Pulaski. l2:05-Madriguera's orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
Erwin, Frances Dee, Jean Hersholt

Erwin, Frances Dee, Jean Hersholt and Wynne Gibson heading a splendid cast.
 The story centers around Her sholt, an alienist who walks into 8 police station one night and begs the detectives on duty to lock him up. He has planned a perfect crime for that evening, he explains, and if the officers won't take him into custody, he'll commit it.
 A unique feature is introduced in the film. Halfway through, there is a 6O-second intermission, during which the various clues are briefly reviewed, and the audience is off, fered an opportunity to solve the crimes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
WORLD CAST IN
 1.-THE BIG DRIVE

No picture of record has ever boasted a cast of equal fame to compare with the endless parade of outstanding personalities found in the World War film, "The Big Drive coming to the Palace the- ater Sunday.
 The cast, with its background of millions of soldiers of every na- ton that participated in this great est of all wars, has names known to every man, woman and child.
 Germans Kaiser and his son,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 Probate Court, March 18th, 4. D.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. Probate Court, March 18th. A. D. ESTATE OF Bridget Nelson, late of Waterbury, in said District, de- ceased. Upon the application of Mary Ferrick, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said Estate-as per application on file more fully appears; it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 22nd day of March A. D. 1888 at 3 o'clock in the after noon (Standard tfme), and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pulp fishing the same one time in some newspaper having 8 circulation in sadd District, also by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to the Consulate General of the Irish Free State, Chrysler Building, N. r., on or before the 17th day of March 1893.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY.
 Asst Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

completely lost.
 Particularly pleasing are the sideswipes of satire that Columbia has delivered in this comedy against the succession of thrilling and adventurous wild animal pic- lures that have flooded our screens.
 Raquel Torres looks more charming than even she did in "Aloha" or White Shadows of the South Seas" Henry Armetta, Eddie Clayton and Spencer Charters stand out for fine performances. The rest of the cast, Tarzans, Amazons, lions, and a chorus of beautiful girls make appropriate decoration.
 The companion feature is "The Crime of the Century" with Stuart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
BY DAN THOMAS NEA Gervfcc Writer

Hollywood - The zenith of all animal pictures. Regardless of all else, this much at least must be said for "King Kong." Fantastic Tn its very creation, 1t is an excit- ing film, with its man-made 4OO- foot ape, and prehistoric monsters. As a result, 1 wonder at the fu- ture of animal pictures. How can one get excited over watching a couple of puny lions fight after wit messing the battle between two en- ragged prehistoric beasts of such terrific stature? Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray head the cast.
 However, the makers of "King Kong" are in terrible predica- ment. A fictitious language was written especially for use of the natives in the picture. Now the VIII Hays office Is asking for the English translations of this dia- logue since censor boards over the country demand translations of all foreign languages before they will pass on film. And even those who made the production don't know the meaning of the dialogue.
 Peggy JOyce's Date
 Jack Oakie and Peggy Hop kins Joyce had a date the other night--quite Q few other nights, in fact. But on this particular night Peggy was very, very late. Said she forgot what time the date was supposed to be. Jack, in a big stew dashed out of the house. Twenty minutes later he was back, bring ing with him huge dollar watch which he proceeded to fasten on Peggy's arm with adhesive tape.
 Thanks to Henri Carat, now am convinced that an old gag can be polished up to shine like new. Said Mir Carat the other night, My wife looks like lady but she's only 22."
 During the same evening Eric von Stroheim was introduced to James Campbell. composer of Good Night. Sweetheart" Camp bell wanted to know if the direc- tor ever had heard the song. "Yes," replied Won, "and I think it's punk" Campbell protested that he had written the song. "I still think it's punk" Won de- clared.
 Then there's the executives wife who gave him a birthday present and told him 1t cost much moro than 1t actually did. The exec, thinking his wife might have been gyped, took the gift to another merchant for appraisal. He appraised 1t at its true value, so the executive filed suit against the man who had sold 1t to his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17

Jessie. one third of those Three x Sister who are heard over NEG networks, cannot broadcast with out removing her shoes. She does mt know why but she takes 'em of anyway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-17
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5:OO-Bobby Bensoh-Sketch. 5:15-John Kelvin, tenor. 5:30-Skippy-Sketch. 5:45-The Lone Wolf Tribe. 6:0O-Female trio. 6:15-Program resume. 6:2O-Hall's orchestra. 6:3O-Betty Barthell, songs. 6:45-Just Plain Bill-Sketch. 7:OO-Myrt and Marge. 7:15-Buck Rogers in the Year
 2433--Sketch. :, 7:30-Martin's orchestra; quartet 7:45-News-Boak Carter. 8:0O-Scrappy Lambert and Billy
 Hillpot. songs. S:15-Singin' Sam. S:3O-Dramatized News Events. 9:O0-Hayton's orchestra; Jane
 Froman, songs. 9:15-Mary Eastman, soprano;
 Modern Male chorus; Sym
 phony orchestra. { 9:30-The Inside Story--Sketch,
 with Edwin c. Hill and Ely
 Culbertson. 1O:0O-Variety Musicale. 10:30-Street Singer. 1O:45-Modern Male chorus. 11:0O-Nino Martini, tenor; Sym-
 phony orchestra. f1:3O-Lyman's orchestra. 12:OO-Pollock's orchestra. 12:30-Nelson's orchestra. 12:45-Kemp's orchestra. 1:O0-Felton's orchestra. 1:30-Dance orchestra.