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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Fran would be a little breath less from hurrying, and shed laugh. eyes glowing, while he held her hand and offered her the gar- denia that shone waxily white in his lapel. She needn't know that the purchase of that gardenia had made an alarming hole in his finances Things were just that bad.
 Saturday afternoon shoppers milled and hustled around him as he made his hatless way along the aisles of T. J. Stengel & Co.,, cheered momentarily by the shaft of warm October sunlight that slanted through the street door. Suddenly a commanding voice broke in on his thoughts.
 Here, you"
 Bob turned slowly to sec Q very tall. very fair and very arrogant young man beckoning to him with his cane. He turned away, only to hear the voice again, rasping a little with annoyance. Here, you wait momentw It was vexing. Bob's eyes gleamed Ia little as he waited until the young man stood rrowning before him. Good heavens, man," he snapped, "are you deaf"
 Mo-" Bob said slowly. I'm not deaf"
 "Well, where are the eravats now?"
 "Where," said Bob, were they before? 2"
 The mans eyebrows went up. 'How should l know? Haven't you any idea?" Bob Colton's head shook guile- lessIy. Not the faintest," he ad- mitted. But I could make pretty good "uess. Have you tried the necktie department-or wasn't this riddle?'
 That brought three rapid blinks "See here, you're impudent, you know!"
 "Yes," said Bob. T know" '1 NEVER HEARD OF SUCH CHEEK"
 "I-I never heard of such cheek! I'll have you discharged"
 q doubt it," grinned Bob, and went on oonversationally: You know, that's a right nice scowl you have there. I doubt that I've ever seen finer"
 Fellow, do you know who you're talking to?" Continuously.
 Bob waggled an admonitory forefinger.
 Never" he warned, lend your sentences with proposition" Then, happily: "I'll bet you have high blood pressure when you grow up."
 The young mans pale blue eyes narrowed and his face went angry red.
 1T happen to be T. J. stengel Jr," he snapped. Well see how clever you can be when you're fred"
 "Oh, that!" Bob laughed and patted his shoulder. "I told you-- you can't fire me. You see, I don't work here."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
A Daily Story Real Life.

Fran l,esitated. q met him at my office. It's-it's T. J. Stengel Jr." ..No!" Bob's eyes narrowed. Now I'm positive l don't like It.
 ''Do you know him, Bob?" "Know him ?" Bob chuckled, and exhibited a slightly skinned knuckle. T just socked him on the button, Mrs Clancy beamed approvingly.
 Bob = no!" Fran's dark eyes blinked in shocked amazement. TBut- now you've ruined it!" Not entirely" said Bob, re- flectively. But I imagine it'll be rather sore for a couple of days" "BoR-YoU IDIOT, YOU, KNOW WHAT I MEAN" "Bob-you idiot-you know what | I mean. It was a good chance. That's why I couldn't resist" Bob agreed.
 "B-but he'll never speak to his father about you flow,' walled Fran, land you do want the job"
 "His father" said Bob grimly: twas an interested bystander. I'll tell you the whole story later." "But-what did MT Stengel do?" gasped Fran.
 "Fel.," succinctly. Neatly"
 "Right on his back" Mrs Clancy "No-I-I mean his father ... Bob grinned again. "He said, among other things, that 1t was the nedtest left hook he'd seen in years and that he hoped it might do some good. But let's hurry to lunch-I've got to rush back :" "R-rush back where?" "You look sweet enough to kiss when you're all flustered like that" he announced, and suited action to the word, kissing her between the millinery and the neckwear with enthusiasm.
 "But = d-darling, what's the hurry?"
 "Oh, I forgot-I've got to sign
 papers and things. T. J. ST also said he liked my ideas about lamp sales and girls in blue pajamas giving information and such
 "Bob-sign w--what '"
 "Contract. Merchandising man ager of T. J. Stengel & Co. het's go."
 There was tap on his arm.
 where" said a male voice, "is the mems wear?"
 "Follow me, sir" said Bob start ing down the aisle with Fran and Mrs Clancy.
 "W-where are we going now?' 1 gasped Fran. .,
 Bob squeezed her hand. "Me," :"
 he said, I'm going to buy hat!" THE END.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
GARDEN

Manager Halliwell has again
 taken heed to the requests of the
 many Waterburians who desire little variety in their entertain ment, so beginning to-day, tomor- row and Saturday and continuing
 Thursday and Friday of each fol- lowing week providing the patron age warrants it, you are to. see four standard vaudevileI acts in addi- tion to the picture program. These acts are secured from one of the l largest vaudeville booking offices on Broadway and are the same as appear on the stages of the vaude- vile theaters of the biggest cities and the only reason that they cah be secured. and presented at the New Gardens little prices is that advantage is taken of short layoffs and breaking the jumps between Boston :. Id New York, and points, l between. If you attend to-day or l tomorrow you will be more than pleased with Bobby and Betty Mill l CT, one of the best novelty offer | ings on the stage. Following the opening number comes Helena Justa "direct from Harlem, noted star of some of the biggest colored revues and a most unusual variety entertainer The next to closing and following Miss Justa is Brooks and Harris in "comedy songs and
 sayings, and these two performers just have to be great or they never could follow the little "Hot-Cha" | in the second spot. The big finish
 to stage showis ''The Reedan Trio" who makes a Garrison Finish" with a fiashy offering of song. dance, comedy and music.
 | The big screen feature is Uni
 versars "midnight" starring Sidney
 Fox, supported by an all-star cast
 which will receive its premier Con-
 necticut showing. Superb direc-
 ton, an exciting story, and con-
 vincing performances by a cast of
 Broadway and Hollywood stars combine \ to make Midnight" a IgenMnely dramatic thriller. Mid
 night, originally Theater Guild kplay, tells the story of man, fath-
 CT of family, who believes in up
 holding the law Appointed jury
 foreman in the trial of a murder ess, he asks the woman a single
 vital question. Her answer results | in a verdict of guilty" Then public opinion rises against the foreman for his part in convicting the woman. He is harassed by re-
 porters. Even the sympathies of
 his younger daughter are with the
 murderess. It would be criminal
 to even suggest the outcome of l Midnight. or to spoil in any way the marvellous suspense which
 Chester Erskin, the director has
 built up. You must see Mid
 night" if you enjoy real, gripping
 entertainment. Heading choice
 program of carefully selected fea-
 turettes is Rhapsody in Brew with Billy Gilbert and Billy
 Cletclier. Your attention is called l to the fact that this week there
 will also be a big stage attraction
 on Saturday when Ann Mix, west ern movie star and rodeo perform
 CT with her own big company of western entertainers, will appear
 three times offering singing, play ing, dancing, bull whip, manipulat- ing, skilfui trick roping, fancy pis-
 tol shooting and other western ac- tivities. a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
ALWAYS WEAR A HAT

q mean just this,, Bob began, when young Stengel broke in.
 "See here-you're not going to listen 70 this crazy man, are you? He might be dangerous. Why don't you put the cuffs on him, Grady!"
 Bob turned slowly, purposeful gleam in his eye. Just for luck" he breathed softly, to himself, Just for luck!"
 Fran was looking at her wrist watch and seemed worried when Bob finally hove into view, towing stoutish lady who puffed. ''Fran--darling- sorry to be late" He proffered wilted green stem with one or two leaves left on it. Accept this mess of good intentions -- Lit was gardenia. And meet Mrs :. ah q" Clancy" the stout lady filled in.
 Were taking her to lunch.' he finished brightly.
 "How. do you do?" said Fran. "But Bob, dear, was trying ito reach you this morning - some- things come up .. ."
 "I'll say grinned Bob. "1til keep.
 "No-wait, Bob." She lowered her voice. Last night I met a chap who-well-lwho might be able to do something for you !. :"
 For me ?" Bob drowned. Sure you don't mean for you? "Oh, Bob-he really could. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
STRAND

If laughter tends to crack your ribs or put, anache in your dia- phram. then you should be warned against convention City, which heads, the double feature program at Warmers Strand today, tomor- row and Saturday. On the other hand. if you can take it." you should be cautioned not to- miss this uproarious comedy classic.
 Convention City" at It's open ing, sets a fast and furious pace and that pace never slackens for an instant. Our first glimpse of the principal characters reveals them enroute to Atlantic City---the nations principal locale for sales
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Editor Tau Tower Topics: Enclosed pledse find ts0o tickets for c minstrel show end dance at the Waterbury Women's Club tomOrroO night gaven 6y Ricks Private Studio directed by yours truly Bobby Southland. There are c number of popular soloists scho are quite aoeu kmoOn about ton, such os Miss Rafael Laviemma, torch singer Edacard CorrgGn so- burys Bing Crosby, Miss Mary McCormack snappy top damcer Miss Anm Wethered little red head singer and dacer and numerous other entertainers s0hch knoa0 at o'clock am Yours truly Bobby Southland (Many thanks Miss Southland, and mag the SRO sign be e0i dent eGrly.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
PALACE

Fugitive Lovers' with Robert Montgomery and Madge. Evans brings to the screen a new and ex- citing form of entertainment grip- ping, dramatic and intense, and on the same program Flight Girls in Boat" in which innocence was their only weapon against a know ing world! Romance-h hungry girls knowing nothing of love except features will be presented tonight and tomorrow for the last time.
 The popular demand of motion picture fans has resulted in the re- union of Greta Garbo and John Gilbert as screen lovers in the new hit Queen Christina" which the Poli management has secured for the feature attraction starting Sat- urday.
 Although another. player had been brought from England to ap- pear originally in the role of Antonio Primintelli, in Queen Christina" the mounting demands from exhibitors and picture fans all over the world caused the studio to accede to the desire for the return of the combination that made f iOoAl etAt0 lAO ASONh A%ONS eNAAN "Woman of Affairs.
 Gilbert since completion of his long term contract several months ago, had announced his intention of devoting his efforts exclusively to writing and directing. News of his retirement renewed the deluge of letters that resulted in the per- suasion of Gilbert to again team with the Swedish star.
 Tt is only such opportunity as this that could make me alter my plans Gilbert said. I am more than delighted to appear again on the screen with Miss Garbo. To be re- united with her in the kind of TO- mantle drama in which we made our greatest successes gives me re- newed enthusiasm for screen act ing.
 In the film Gilbert plays the part of dashing Spanish lover, for whose affections Christina abdi- cates her throne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Pot pourri. Included in the first issue of the News Letter published by the Connecticut Home Economies As sociaton is the program for the mdwnte meeting be held week from Saturday in Wilby high school George Ley Taft schooboy spent the weekend with his parents in Hartford. Henry Bernd is the sole Water buran on the personnel of the Roxbuy Prep School Gee club Ann Cromwell is confined to her Oakville home with illness Mrs Harold Wooding is listed in the di- rectory again after a fortnight in Brooklyn, N. Y. Rose Martone Ludum who is well known stage director here will supervise the musical comedy Heads Up which will be presented Thursday and Friday evenings in the Bun Hill church gym by the Woens Society of the church
 Walter Trumbul, dormer is quite authority on childrens books. Marie Santoro daughter of Patrol man and Mrs William Santoro, back in school yester day for the first time since November Marie, student in the eighth grade at Duggan has been laid up with pneu rnonia Many happy returns of the day to Mrs Frank Cmnera of Oakland who yesterday celebrated her birthday Attorney and Mrs John D. Thoms left Fri day for a 10-days cruise to Bermuda
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
NEWS WRITEMS
Good Evening.

Frenzied mobs riot in Paris, France, Prices on some goods now advance. Doug Fairbanks, Senior, once more in print, Divorce action rumors cause him to sprint. Eddie Cantor speaks up for chorus girls pay, Strikes here and there and so hell to pay. Byrd flagship unoads for winter on ice, Cold weather continues, that's not so nice.
 -Em. Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
By JACK HANLEY

WITH swinging stride that he strove to make jaunty, Bob Cotton passed the millinery counter then stopped short as he gmpsed his drowning face in mirror That would never dol No worrying Fran any more than he could hep and she'd be arriving meet him in little while
 "Howdy Duchess" he would say, brightly Casting oLon+ for new coronet I'll venture" t4.s r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

A crusty old local bachelor, VhO goes to church. ogce u avbileI pvonders just hoU IS tha married
 men precede their husbGnds Wp the center aisle. ts old English custom, his married friend replied As sort Of protection to his spouse in the oden days the husband dtacdys sat ct the outer end Of the pe0 0th qum ip hand prepared to protect his little fany at aU haxards" "hGt doesn't sound good to nc" replied the doubtful bachelor. Women preceding their husbands tic household IfI q0ere married svoald lead the fam ag tke hsbdnd you koao is the real head of the fa ny alscnys aud Ooud De thGt Gt lsast" AN bachelors talk like this from time to time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

proceeded to T. J. Stengel Sr's office. T. J. waved them into chairs and scowled at Bob.
 Now. young man =" he be- gan, perhaps you can tell me Y. |. -
 "Oh, no you don't" said Bob. Tive answered enough questions for nothing this afternoon. I want you to explain a few things"
 "W-what do you mean-sir?" roared Stengel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Praise to the D.A V's. Tuesday night was meeting night for the local branch of the Disabled Veterans The business cut short that the members could attend three wakes of members and relatives of members Headed by the department commanded, William P. Ayleward about 50 vets marched the Aderson Funeral Home to attend the wake of Mrs Margaret Johns the mother of Cyril Johns wenown ervceman From there the group proceeded to West Grove street to their respects to Mrs Anna Mu ga mother of John Mugan former local commander and now state commander of heD AV The last call made on East Clay street. where the funeral of Private William Brick of the Waterbury Fire Department was held today from the home of his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

said he'd speak to his father about you and
 You're an angel, Fran, but 1 don't know that I like the idea much. In fact I'm sure I don't"
 "Oh |. - Fran looked slight ly chagrined. TT meant it to be helpful - &
 He squeezed her arm. "Of course, sweet. But who is this big hearted individual, anyway"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Louis Demblls nFandaIs is . JUSTICE OF THE .. 6. DU- pRnMm COURT. GRAPHITE iS5the marking element used in p6nciIs. Lake ;fitleaea lies across tho border Of PERU and BOIL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

thought, ''be whimsical--Or some thing" 't
 He fered the woman his arm, galiantly. Madam, am at your service. Let us set forth in search of dollar lamps"
 Eventually they found them, and with no saleslady in sight the woman was offering Bob her dollar when he heard a harsh voice be- hind him. It was man, looking ominous. q WANT A WORD
 WITH YOU YOUNG FELLA
 q want word with you, young fella,"' he growied. Bob looked around and saw special officer lowering in the background ac- companied by T. J. Stengel, Jr.
 "Aha-a," said Bob. q see it all now. Do you want to know the way to your office or where the cravats are iiow?".
 "I told you he was crazyi" Junior had mo spd in. You'd bet ter arrest him-he was taking this lady's money" The four of them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Editor TaU Toa0er Topics: / om enclosing ta0o tickets to concert dnd donce givem by the Melody cb group Of thirty yomg musclans under the direction of J. Deraoin ct the studio hal 1O9 Bunk street, Fri duu 1qht hope you attend and, assure you you poiu enjoy every bot of it Doncing a0M start about 9:15. Yours truly Ray Healy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

"Fran, darling. I am sorry to be late" He offered g wilted green stem with two or three leaves left on it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Editor Tall Tower Topics: The many, many friends of Motorman Thomas Sullivan wish him speedy recovery. In every day life meet all kinds of heroes, but in estimation is time since such hero Motorman Thomas Sullivan He is to be admired for such
 heroic deed and the way he stuck to his post He didn't get excited did he excite his lose his head for one moment. It miracle how he escaped death He stayed at the scene of the accident with the blood streaming down his face but he wanted to make that all of the injured taken of before he received attention We will all miss seeing him every day the trolley, but we hope he won't be confined long. The many friends of Motorman Thomas Sullivan. (And we know that many more people feel way The Ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Editor TaU Toaoer Topics: NeaUs from tue North End Holy Name Society .. Salvotore Chilleni and Joe Paladino doing very nicely after undergoing Keeps his record ceam smoking fivecenters duly. "Smookie" Paladno shoaUimg hoaO weu be cam innper
 sonote Bing Crosby. Henrg Maaicucci complaining about the all-hots at the church bazGar. Nicky NardeI leavng the boys to sa for Europe m the near future With him goes Henry Mincucci. And ne10s! Waterburys foremost der7niticiam ct Uheel at the bazaar. He's Joe Suna,aa. 4 Duly Toaoerite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

It was almost worth being out of job, Bob thought, to see the look on Stengel Jr's face.
 "B-but you've no overcoat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

The Cast of Characters in
 Always Wear a Hat" BOB COUPON, who goes about
 hatless, and at the present,
 jObless. FRAN, his sweetheart.
 T. J. STENCIL, JR, son of the
 owner of a department store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Famous Canadian

1s He also is !.
Evening star., 1934-12-20

A present from a far
away land. In the famous
Thousand Wise Men"
design-handsome vases
and ginger jars.
SIXTH FLOOR.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-11-17
A Useful Life

On October 80, DR.. r. Gilbert Pear
son retired from active life and few
persons, If any, gave It a thought.
Indeed, few know or knew anything
about him. Yet his life and work will
have more far-reaching effects than
those Of many persons who have
crashed the headlines. The benefits
which he brought to humanity have
been and will continue to be far
wider than those given by many who
have won acclaim.
For the last Is years DR.. Pearson
has been president Of the National
Association of Audubon Societies, the
most widely known wild life protec-
tive group in the world. Through all
that period he has been an active
worker for conservation and many Of
the steps which have been taken In
that direction may be traced directly
to him and his organization.
Under such sponsorship wild life
preserves have been created, sanctu-
aries designated and steps taken to
improve conditions for propagation.
II any considerable number Of birds
remain q generation hence our chill
dren will have reason to give thanks
that such men as Dr.. Pearson lived
and gave their efforts to an unselfish
cause.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-11-17
Something to See

Visitors to Montana's wonderland
will have opportunity next year to
ride over the highest trunk highway
In the entire world and one OF the
most beautiful. It Is the road lead
Ing from Red Lodge, Mont. to the
northeastern boundary Of Yellowstone
Park, . distance Of 6s.3o miles, which
at times reaches an elevation Of
1900 feet above sea level.
Surfaced with oiled gravel, the road
= 20 feet wide and has numerous
parking spaces where one may stop
and view the wonders unfolded below
him.
Built In one Of the widest regions
Of the United States. the highway
traverses = country which u said to
b . hunters and fishers paradise.
Also, 1t Is not without its historic In
terest, since It passes through Cooke
City, q ghost" town Of our sister
states gold rush days.
People planning to visit the Vel
lowstone next year might keep this
route In mind, for 1t Is excelled BY
few anywhere in the world from a
scenic standpoint.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-11-17
ASTHMA AND EMPHYSENlA
HELPED WHILE YOU WHEEZE

In the earlier talks We recommend
ed Belly Breathing and vitamin A ia
them that suffer from chronic bron-
chitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema
or bronchiectasis. That does not I'M
ply that persons whose breath u short
or difficult from heart disease, ne
phritis, anemia or other general con-
dition may expect to get any benefit
from BIB. or VA.
Drs. J. Meakins and r. v. Christie
Of Montreal, In . paper on the treat
ment Of emphysema read before the
1894 session Of tho American Medical
Association, suggested that an abdom-
inal hinder viii relieve tho distress
that 20 often accompanies the cough
ing IN cases Of emphysema. Then up
spake Dr.. Adolphus Knopf Of New
York, saying IN abdominal band&ge
would b Of equal advantage for asth.
matte patients. Dr.. Knopf suggested
an exercise which d helpful for peo-
pie who wheese from any Of the four
causes mentioned In the opening par.
agraph. i consists Of supinating the
arms and forearmS and pressing them
against the sides Of the chest. In
addition to this, the patient uses d.
aphragmatic respiration rather than
costal Diaphragmatic respiration =
what W lowhrows call belly breathing.
Some years ago I didn't like very
much what Dr.. Knopf said about the
skimpy clothing Of young women,
which he considered Z factor In the
Of tuberculosis Of the lungs.
I expressed my disapproval OF the idea
Ia characteristics language. I was
sorry when I saw how scurrilous It
seemed In print. and I offered IN
apology. For I have always regarded
him as the very highest authority on
the lungs, and I stu do 20 regard
him. The kindly answer he made
to my note Of apology made mo all
the more ashamed Of myself, but It
went to show that he was big enough
to overlook small things like that.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-11-17
Barbs

There are more private yachts than
ever before, says an official report.
SO that's where prosperity wentl
+ \ :
Experiments In feeding have con-
WINGED certain specialists that chill
dren know what 70 eat better than
their parental Market advice: sell
spinach.
+ i q
Police IN Detroit are rounding
up 3l8 morons In the city. Out
Of these they might pick the new
city council.
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