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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

But Harry, who had tried un- successfully a few minutes before to sell the chain to Al Wonder for $5,00O told her he had sold 1t. The buyer had left town.
 They'll find out" Liane gasped, terrified. They'll arrest you. I'll be implicated-face a horrible scandal--"
 Maybe. Maybe not" he an- swered, graphically.
 What are we going to do?"
 T don't know about you-but I'm leaving tonight. I'm going to America-to New York"
 Neither of them saw Monsieur Renaud coming from the phone booth. He paused to throw cigarette away.
 Harry" Liane's voice. was tense. I'm not going to let you leave without mel If you do - I'll tell the detectives where you'.e going-where they can get you"
 ''shsss!" Hary missed, sharply. "Your husband!"
 Harry rose to his feet as M. Renaud approached.
 I'm so delighted you liked our dance, Madame" he said. He bowed formally to the husband as he murmured his name.
 "How do you do," said Renaud, coolly. Harry left hurriedly.
 You know him quite well, don't you?" Renaud remarked as he seated himself.
 Liane was startled.
 rWho? That gigolo? What makes you say that?"
 Nothing very important. Some thing came up at the office this morning. We'll discuss it later"
 Harry swaggered a trifie inso- Iently through the many tables on the dance floor, smiling con descendingly to the woman. He was looking for Al. He finally spotted him strengthening out the Simpsons and the Pratts, and in- tcrcepted him as he turned away.
 What do you want?" Al was annoyed.
 Five thousand"
 "Get out of here," Disgust showed in AIS face.
 "You know how much the chains worth! I got to have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

which Is described as one of the most beautiful ad imposing acts in the Circus.
 . The opening prosentation will be the Indian Fantasy, with cistumes designed along the lavish lines of a Ziegfeld production. Music will be played by the Cowgirl band. conducted by Elizabeth Barry.
 Reports of the committee at the recent executive meeting in Temple hall disclosed the fact that weekly quotas have beea exceeded by every group, especially in the out of-town groups such as Torring- ton. Tbomast0n, Watertown; and Ansonia.
 DeIegatiDns of shrine and Grot- 10 members, will be present from New Britain. Hartford, Bridgeport, and other citiee.s and with these out of town gueris attending in uDi- form, Waterbury will take on the lcoior of a convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

Al suddenly got the idea, and squeezed Richards arm.
 You're right, pal,'' he said. ''Tell that mug I'll see him in my office right now"
 Richard hurried from the office to the cafe, looking for Harry.
 The Simpsons and Pratts were having a great time. While the women gossiped, the men emptied their champagne glasses. Mrs. Pratt told excitedly of a new hat shed bought that day at the Gal lerie Lafayette.
 And such q very efficient sales woman." gushed Mrs. Pratt. You simply must have her wait on you when you go there. I'll write her name down"
 She dug q pencil out of her purse and suddenly jabbed her husband.
 Give me card of something to write on," she said.
 "A card" he grunted, Adding absent-mindedly in his pocket. Here you are---"
 "Oh! You lechrous old goat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

Al asked.
 You want to get rid of Harry without any trouble?"
 Al looked at him sharply.
 "Try dropping. me a hint"
 "I just heard him make q crack if he could raise some money he'd leave town tonight" Richard said, his voice charged with excitement.
 Who'd he tell that to?" Al was interested.
 Inez. They just had a scrap. He wants to putt out-alone."
 Now l get it. He's been trying all night to sell me hunk of jewelry. Did he sound like he was on the level about going?"
 Put two and two together. Those detectives this morning asking about Harry were from the insur- ancc company. It's a cinch he's plenty anxious to leave town, isn't if 2''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
PALACE

Will Rogers in David Harum," the picture that scored such big hit returned to-day on the double feature bill at Pol's. Don't miss it this time, better than "State Fair" and you'll laugh as you've never laughed before.
 On the same program you will be given the opportunity of seeing the most thrilling, dramatic stam- pede of wild animals ever reflected on the screen.
 Humans at the mercy of the un- leashed fury of savage animals, 40-foot pythons crossing their very paths, lion and tiger in a strug- gle for supremacy, alligators and crocodiles infesting the waters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
Q 1854 unitsd prsss Associations.

Copyright, 1884, By United Press)
 Hollywood. Mar 23. (UP)- Thirteen young actresses were to be started on the road to potential film fame to-day with the on- nouncement os winners of the an- nual Wampas Baby Star contest.
 The contest reached a climax last night when 39 candidates rest ed their cause with the Wampas Writers club. sponsor of the an- nual competition. Results of the election were kept secret overnight.
 Blondes dominated the list of nominees although brunettes and red-heads were well represented. The candidates came from Is states in the United States and from Canada and England. |.
 The candidates and their home towns follow:
 Marvelle Andre, Kansas City, Kan; Judith Allen, Hollywood; l; Bet ty Bryson. Los Angeles; Jean Car men. Portland, Ore; Jean Chat burn. Hanover. Mich: Helene Coh- an. New York city; Wilma Cox, Birmingham, Ala; Dorothy Dix, Chicago; Dorothy Drake, Santa Monica, Cal; Jean Gale. San Fran cisco; Dorothy Granger, New York city; Hazel Hayes, Lacrosse. Kan; Ann Hovey, Mt Vernon. Ind; Miri- am Jordan, London, England; Neo- ma Judge. Minneapolis, Minn; Julie Kingdom, Washington, Iowa; Muriel Kirklard, Yonkers, N. Y.; Mary Kornman. Idaho Falls. Ida; Leonore Keefe. Indianapolis, Ind; Linda Lee, Now Orleans; Jean Lacy, Seattle; Lucille Lund, Buck ley,' Wash; Miriam Marlin, San Francisco; Katherine Muak,, San Angelo, Tex: Lu Anne Meredith. Dallas. Tex; Mary Mason, Pasa- dena, Cal; Claire Myers. Denver, Colo; Cecilia Parker. Fort William. Ont; Gigi Parrish, Cambridge, Mass Yvonne PelIetier. Port Haney, B. C.; Lucia Randolph, Minnea- polls; Gloria Shea. New York city; Dorothy Short. Philadeilphia; Rose Vcspro. Berkeley, Cal; Irene Ware. Pelham Bay. N. Y: Luana Walters, Los Angeles; Katherine Williams, Seattle; and Jacqueline Wells, Dal. las, Texas.
 The persistent rumor of romance between Maurceh O'Sulitvan and John Farrow. Australian scenario writer. gained headway to-day when it was learned they. had ob- tained fl permit from the immigra- ton department to re-enter the country from Ireland.
 The permit disclosed that the two will go to Ireland together to visit Miss O'Sullivan's parents. It was required because both are aliens residing her on permanent residential permits.
 The Marx Brothers will be billed in stage appearance hereafter as trio. They dropped number four to-day when Zeppo. the straight member of the quartet. started out on his own as an actors agent, selling talent.
 The four-leaY clover that Dick Powell carried for 12 years finally brought him hard luck.
 He not only lost 1t, but a wal let containing $25 and a list of pri- vate telephone numbers that he would give more than the $26 to recover.
 Belgium | ,cs not expect to be compelled to Borrow any kinds this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
M The Local Theaters

sham, Earle Foxe and Marjorie Lytell.
 The companion feature is Heat Lightning" in which Aline Mac Mahon, long a favorite with local thcatergoers, attains stardom. The supporting cast includes Ann Dvorak, Preston Foster, Frank Me- Hugh Glenda Farrell, Lyle Talbot and Ruth sDonnelly.
 It Is a splendid entertainment, adapted from the Broadway stage success by Leon Abrams and George Abbott.
 Warner Brothers magnificent spectacle, "Wonder Bar" is coming to the State on Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
STRAND

the final presentations of the cur rent double feature program at Fashions of 1884" and "The Lost Patrol"
 Boosting cast of stellar magni- tude, telling a lyric and touching the most beautiful musical scores ever to reach the screen, "The Cat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

his wife gasped. "So that's how you've been spending your time buying French postcards!
 Darling" Pratt sputtered, really I didn't buy them. Some body must have slipped them into my pocket"
 That's right" said Simpson, trying to be helpful. T think l know who it was"
 q know who it was," answered Mrs. Pratt, pointing an accusing finger at him. "YOu!'
 Tommy, youthful band leader, strolled into the Green Room and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
CHAPTER V

Mime Llane Renaud, half crazed with fear begged Harry to return the diamond chain she had given him.
 Her husband suspicious of her, she said She had just learned that the insurance company detectives Investigating her story that she had lost the expensive trnket.
 You must give back the chain," she pleaded T can say found it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
Weighty Costumes

Weighty Costumes
 One thousand pounds of ward robe. That's what Constance Ben- nett wears in her new picture, "The Firebrand," a story of six teenth century Italy. Oh, of course she doesn't wear all that at once, a mere A pounds being the weight of her heaviest costume. Even that is quite load for the 98-pound Connie to carry around. There are 20 costumes, not one of which weighs less than 30 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
A MOVIE SERIAL, READ IT FIRsT-SEE IT LATER

Adapted from First Nationals great musical drama, starring Al JolsOn, Kay Francis Dolores Del Rio, Ricardo COrtez Dick Powell and dozen other stars, coming to the State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
He Couldn't Bear It

He Couldn't Bear It
 After working with two bears all through We're Not Dressing, Director Norman Taurog was so disgusted with the animals that even the mere thought of bear made him fume with rage. Then on his birthday a few days ago Carole Lombard had real live bear delivered to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28
NRA Could Improve Pictures Eliminating Double Bills
IndustryIs Suffering From Too Many
 Poor Films
BY DAN THOMAS

NEA SefyIce Stan COE<esponticD;
 HolIywood-Several~ weeks have elapsed since the departure Of Sol Rosenblatt, motion picture admin istrator under the NRA, and the movie business seems to be go- ing on just as before. Thus far no apparent change has been made as result of his visit here.
 However, there is one thing Ros- enblatt or President Roosevelt can do for the film industry. By eve cutive order the president can put stop to the showing of two fea- ture pictures on the same pro gram. This may sound like a dras- tic action, but Roosevelt often has taken just such drastic steps as this
 Double features constitute stone wall blocking the way to the film inlustry's recovery. They pre- sent problem far more import tafit than the high salaries about which so much shouting has been heard. The way for the movie in- dustry to get back on it's feet IS through production of good pie tures-pictures the public will want to see.
 It is impossible to turn out films of such caliber in the quantity ne- cessary for double feature pro grams. To fill these programs, pie lures must be ground out like so many sausages-and a great num- Der of them look like 1t.
 Personally, I believe any theater-- goer would rather see one gooo film such as Ut Happened One Night" co-starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, than to see two mediocre or even bad pictures. The only way to make a consist entiy high grade of pictures Is 10 spend more time, more enort, ana more money on them. To do thls, fewer pictures should be, made.
 A few months ago Hollywood's 8 producers attempted to discour- age the double feature idea, be- lieying that it's continuance will wreck the industry. Theater own CTS. however, took the opposite at- titude and refused to discontinue their double feature programs, claiming that the double bills stim- ulates business.
 That's why President Roosevelt or Rosenblatt should consider action. The film industry is too large to be permitted to go on the rocks. Millions of dollars are in- vested in it and many persons are dependent upon 1t for livelihood L-and that includes everyone right down to theater ushers and jani- rtors.
 If the men who run the industry can't protect it of their own voli- tion, perhaps somebody should force them to do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

Belgium | .cs not expect to be compelled to borrow any kinds this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-28

The four-lear clover that Dick Powell carried for 12 years finally brought him hard luck.
 He not only lost 1t. but a wal let containing $25 and a list of pri- vate telephone numbers that he would give more than the $26 to recover.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Softness in New Dresses
Feature of Seasons Mode

When one recalls the long and hap
by career of the Vionnet soft crepe
afternoon dresses and the cry for more
in similar genre it is not surprising
that the stylists again recognize the
possibilities latent in the soft crepe
frock. The vionnets We're soft through
cowls, scarf details and circular full
ness, while these latest types have I'M
pressed pleats and careless Grapes.
But it is a type of frock which stands
out as entirely distinct from the tai
lored daytime frock.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

HATS off the-face Is latest millinery
fetching spring chapeaux in the illus
tration could not pose farther back on
the head If they tried and stay on
properly. However, that is the way
of the newest brims-to describe sort
of halo about the head which gives US
something refreshingly different from
the types which have been in fashion
for many seasons past.
We are inclined to believe that a
conspiracy must have been going on
between milliner and hairdresser to
have brought about such perfect har-
mony between hat and hair. We will
admit that this new silhouette, at first
glance, seems designed for youth and
youth only, but by way of encourage
ment to those who hesitate we're tell
ing you that the off-the-face hairdress
and the brim which reveals an expan-
sive forehead are more fattering to
those beyond debutante years than one
might suppose Then, too, as the new
IuOuClS NUitluuC " jun tiiC sly ~
parade 1t is noted that milliners are
introducing little softening touches in
the way of front bandeaux and other
devices which are guaranteed to fiat
ter.
Nor is it fair to conclude that soft
arrangement of hair about the face is
utterly Taboo On the contrary fash
ion is that tickle you are told in one
breath to brush back your hair so as
to show placid brow and the next in
slant it's rumors of "bangs" which
reaches our astonished ears. The first
picture in this group Enthusiastically
carries the message of bangs. The lit
tie -the-face hat is Talbot tri-
umph done in taffeta with big bow
of spotted ribbon.
The talk of town for spring is the
Breton sailor Well, here you see it
to the right at the top in the picture.
1t is made of black toya. The thing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
SHOES MATCH GARB
in CUT AND COLOR

New shoes for 1884 match clothes
in cut and color.
High-throated shoes appear as a
smart accompaniment for the high
necked frocks, while oxfords which
lace over the top of the foot with six
or seven eyelets are shown as advance
spring footwear to be worn with
dresses which lace up the front.
Shoes which have fiecked designs in
several tones across the instep, sug-
gesting the effect of flecked woods, are
shown as smart accessory to knitted
or flecked wool sports frocks, and
shoes covered with little diamond
shaped perforations are ready to be
worn with high-necked frocks which
have diamond brooch flashing from
the high neckline.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23

that is outstanding about the stripes
for facing and scarf is that they are
in the now-the-rage Mexican colors,
for fashion has gone gaily Mexican
this season. Your new suit blouse
should be of Mexican striped silk or
at least you should wear with your
spring navy or black crepe frOck set
of bizarre Mexican-striped costume
jewelry Just a word more about the
popular Breton sailor, it need not be
as severe in lines as you may cOnjec-
ture, for milliners are giving all sorts
of softening effects.
Perhaps no type of hat is more i'm
turban. You will recognize at once
that the model centered in the picture
is one such. 1t is fashioned of mate
lasse straw with a row of buttons ac-
centing the tiara motif
No matter how staunch you have
been in favor of snug close-fttfng hats,
you are going to find yourself talking,
thinking and wearing brims this spring
and summer. Which really will not be
such a sacrifice after all, for the new
brimmed models are that good looking
and smartly tuned to occasion, it is
said they will even be worn with suits
as well as lighter frocks. The model
below to the right in fine group lends
itself admirably to this thought for 1t
carries a tailored feeling. In this Re
boux desperate" we see dashing
example of the new side roll which is
being strongly advocated.
Last but not least we show you a
Reboux halo hat. 1t is of leghorn, has
a bound edge and illustrates the fond
ness for bows as an underbrim treat
ment.
In conclusion hear this exciting
news about flowers. Entire brims are
being faced with them. The newsiest
news of all is that flower trimmings
are making their appearance on felt
shapes.
g by Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Taken at His Word

Her father snorted contemptuous-
~.
You have the nerve to come and
ask me for my daughters hand.
You'll" he snapped at the shaking
sutton.
That's SO, sir" said the young
man.
"But she doesn't want to be tied to
an idiot all her life," barked her ia
Their.
swell, why not let me take her off
your hands," said the sutton coolly
enough.-Stray Stories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Antiques

"She's always out to find antiques"
"Yes, saw her buying an old CEN
fury plant"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Sports Attire

Knitted or crocheted frocks, coats,
suits and hats are being chosen by
fashionable women for sports wear.
and suede suits with reyers faced in
hand-knitted wool to match the accom-
panying blouse are one Of the smart
sports novelties Of the season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
FINANCE IN THE GULcH

std kind O. like to start BANK.
said Cactus Joe.
"a national bankT' asked the trav-
cling salesman.
mo. l don't want to have to tend
to all that bookkeepin'. What want
to start is a faro bank, where the
boys can come in and leave their
wages and then forget about enl for
ever"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
NOT INFALLIBLE RULE

"If you want man to do you O
favor, strike him just after he has
had a hearty meal"
ut doesn't always work out. A
hearty meal gives some fellows in
digestion"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
An Owl. of Course.

What's that bloomin'
noise l ear outside this time Of
night?
American-Why, that's an owl.
Englishman-Of course it is, but
'o's 'owling?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Not His Fault

Mother-Did you know that every
times you draw your breath, some
one dies? I've just been reading
about it.
Son-Well, / can't help it. If /
stop drawing my breath I'll die.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
II Is Indeed

"You ask high wages for man
with no experience in the poultry
business"
swell, sir, it's much harder work
when you don't know anything about
it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
What, Again?

Tony-Are you going to Helen's
birthday party?
Henry-What birthday is it?
Tony-Her twentieth.
Henry-No, / went last year.
Pathfinder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Some Compliment

Hostess-Dear, you are eating
nothing.
Her Boy Friendly pet, when ]
look at you it takes my appetite
away.-Chelsea Record.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Watchful

Flubdub-Does your stenog watch
the clock?
Hamfatt-Yes. also the calendar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-02-23
Looks Like a. Habit

"What makes you think Peggy win
marry you?"
"She's married other fellows"
The Washington times., 1934-04-04
ODY OF SLAYER-SUCDE AWAITS CLAIM BY HIS WIDOW
Bees Bring Out Their Dead
In Spring Housecleaning

II you think human beings are
the only living things that in.
dulge in spring housecleaning
you haven't seen a beehive.
About this time of year the
honey bees-those busy little in
SectS who supply us with both
stingS and honey-get to work
just as we do to renovate their
quarters.
But while we clear away the
dirt and beat the rugs and turn
the hose on the cellar floor, we
don't usually need to remove
dead bodies.
Remove Their Dead
You see, the principal part of
the spring houSecleaning in a
beehive is the carrying out of
the bees who have died during
the winter.
According to j. I. Hambleton,
senior apiculturist with the De.
partment Of Agriculture and head
OF the bee culture laboratories
maintained at Somerset, Nd, the
insects are torpid during tenn.
peratures Of less than As degrees
and hence have no energy to re.
move their defunct brothers in
winter.
When spring comes, however,
The Washington times., 1934-04-04
Ill ADVENTIST
TAKES BLAME
IN FRAUD
Mrs. James, In Sanitarium,
AbsoIveS Husband of Bad
Check SWindIe

From her sick bed in a sani
tarium in Rockville, Mrs. Maude
c. James, 3700 block Thirty-fifth
st. N. W., today assumed full re-
sponsibility for fraud which is
said to have cost members Of the
Seventh Day Adventist congrega-
ton in Takoma Park more than
100000.
In q statement to Stedman
Prescott, States attorney for
Montgomery county, Mrs. James
absolved her husband, who is
at liberty on a $4,000 bond.
Mrs. James, who has been
charged with obtaining money
under false pretences, was said
by Mr.. Prescott to have admitted
forging several checks and initial
ing several dummy invoices used
in obtaining money for maple
sugar project.
The Washington Missionary
College in Takoma Park advanced
money for the project on repre-
sentation that students would be
able to get jobs through it.