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The Washington times., 1934-11-22
FORMER COAST
GUARD ARCTIC
HERO BURIED

One Of the outstanding heros Of
the Arctic, Captain James Henry
Brown, Coast Guard, retired, was
buried today at New Bedford,
Mass.
Captain Brown, a native Of
Washington, died Tuesday follow
ing a short illness. He was SO.
AS executive officer of the old
cutter Bear, now Admiral Byrd'S
flagship, Captain Brown partici-
pated in the rescue of 800 men
from ice-trapped whalerS in 1897.
During the Spanish American
war he commanded the cutter
Perry and was on patrol duty dur
ing the World War.
He is survived by a widow, Mrs.
Hannah H. Brown.
MRS. X. A. BLACKMAR
Death last night claimed Mrs.
Katherine A. Blackmar, wife Of
John F. Blackmar, retired chief
of the record division of the
Pension Bureau.
Mrs. Blackmar, who was 81,
died at her home, 3l36 Wisconsin
Ave. N. W., following a stroke.
She is survived by her husband,
a son and a sister.
MRS. S. C. WHELAN
Requiem mass was said at st.
Francis Xavier Church today for
Mrs. Susie Grow Whelan, widow OF
William T. Whelan.
Mrs. Whelan, a native Of Wash
ington, was 70. She is survived
by two sons and four daughters.
Interment was in Mount Olivet
Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-25

(iiuulIly i,unsply ls sassd lH ii'e neat stoFs.D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-25
By Blosser
HOT UNDER THE
 COLLAR:

baker say. Well, that's enough, tots. must quit. I'm tired ana need some rest"
 The other Tinies thanked tli man. Then down the road they gaily ran. The two girls also thanked him and then promptly joined the rest.
 Soon Scouty shouted. Well, ioGK there. Who Is fiat sitting high in air? Why. say. it's Humpty Dump ty. perched upon garden wall.
 "Iie is the one who falls around 10 crash to bits upon the ground. A ladders near at nand. Let's try and save him from n fall"
 Then Hcouty got the ladder and wee Coppy jumped to lend hand. Poor Humpty's crying" Dotty said. "Oh, my. wish ned stop.
 Then coppy. to the egg man cried. Well put the ladder by your side. Then you can climb right down it. That will savc you (copyright fps3. NisA Service Incl
 (iiun,psy Dunspiy is saved ln the neat slofy.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-05-25

My goodness! You know how fo bake" said Dotty. This is dandy cake. Gee, 1 could eat an- other piece of fl. If there's enough.
 Well, miss. just help yourself to some. Eat on. as long as there's a crumb," replied the kindly baker. "I just love to see you s.uff.
 Perhaps the reason it's so grand is cause you two girls lent hand. l think you'd make good bakers. Would you like to stay with me?
 "Of course. bake the iive-l0ng day. but I'd let you have time for play. My wife would treat you flne, and you'd be happy as could be-"
 Wee Dotty smiled and said. sYou'rc kinw. but we just couldn't stay behind. You see, we're both born travellers, and must be on tho 60.
 'f know the other TinymItes would miFh us. while out seeing Riwhfh. We will. however. stay \ while and help you mix more
 Hu. for ahlle they worked away. and llsen they heard the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
GARDEN

The rising generation can make a success of its life, no matter what the odds are against it, if it will make up its mind to do SO, and give of its very best.
 It may not be quite so hard as depicted in "Redhead," the Mono- gram feature which will open to- morrow night at the Garden thea- ter, but judging from the reaction of this gripping drama of mod ern life with Bruce Cabot and Grace Bradley in the featured roles, this reviewer is inclined to agree with the producers that any hardship can be overcome.
 Cabot is seen as Ted Brown, 8 ne'er-do-well scion of a wealthy family, while Miss Bradley fairly scintillates as Dale Carter, or The Redhead.
 "Redhead" was directed by Mel vile Brown in a very convincing manner from the novel by Vera Brown.
 Berton Churchill Is very effec- tive as Ted's father, while others who turn in very creditable per- formances include Regis Toomey, as the newspaper reporter, LeRoy Mason, Monte Carter, Bess Staff ford, George Humbert, Ed Brady and Addison Page.
 The companion feature will be "Rawhide Mail" starring Jack Perrin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
ALHAMBRA

The Alhambra theater presents Sunday Gentlemen Are Born" featuring Franchot Tone, Jean Muir, Margaret Lindsay, Ann Dvorak, Ross Alexander, and Nick Foran.
 The story, by Robert Leo John- son, is thrilling drama with plen- ty of lighter comedy touches and gay music, including familiar col- lege songs and a new air written by the famous song team of Sam my Fain and Irving Kahal, en- titled, When You Call the Roll, Alma Mater."
 The picture treats of the adven- lures and love affairs of four col- lege graduates who encounter tre- mendous difficulties that make for intensely dramatic situations iu their lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
CARROLL

Gene Stratton-Porter's famous novel of the Indiana swamplands, "A Girl of the Limberlost," is the attractio coming to the Carroll theater Sunday, with the charm ing demure Marian Marsh in the title role.
 This Monogram screen version of the book which has been read by millions, as directed by Christy Cabanne follows very closely the lives of the Comstocks and Sintons as depicted by Miss Porter in her classic. - -... ..-
 The story deals with the strug- gles of Elnora Comstock to gain an education. Her strongest ob- stacle is the hatred of her mother who planes her for the death of her husband in the swamp adjoin- ing their home.
 Growing up in an atmosphere of hatred, there is one bright spot Tn her life, the love of Uncle" Wes- ley and Aunt" Margaret Sinton, their neighbors. The Sintons aid her in her efforts to gain an edu- cation by helping her with her moth collection which she sells for clothes and the money for tuition.
 The co-feature is Against the Law" with John Mack BYrown. The midnight show New Years Eve, begins at 11:30. The pro- gram consists of eight vaudeville acts and on the screen Jack Oakie in Sitting Pretty"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

4. mo extras wanted" sign hung out on all studios {. would-be screen stars dealing 'em off the arm" in restaurants. and dozens of pretty applicants for every restau- rant job since whiting down of the extra lists .. beauty con test winners pounding the pave ments of Hollywood Boulevard. wondering where they can sleep to- night relief organizations swamped with requests for help
 highways filtered withs pretty hitch -hikers wearily trying to get back home.
 All Jobs Filled
 Not only is it almost impossible for a newcomer to get job as an extra, but it is almost equally hard to get any kind of job. for restaurants. department stores. and offices are full of beautiful girls who came to Hollywood to become movie stars and wound up behind counter. .
 5On one of the busiest corners in Hollywood stands a four story white granite building that IS bel ter known to the film colonys great army of extra players than any other structure in the com 1nunity-and for good reason. It, is here that their hearts are broken. and their d r e m smashed.
 Spread over the entire third floor of the building is the Gen. tral Casting Bureau. organized several years ago by the Associa- tion of Motion Picture Producers to handle all extras.
 Hope to Raise Pay Level
 Naturally the cutting of exera ranks is simplifying the bureaus duties, but the general procedure will remain the same. The principal difference will be found in$ the complaint department. which in the past has been over- run. with girls pleading for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

enough work to keep them alive.
 Nor is that surprising. Judging from last years statistics showing the average wage paid to all ex- tras to be only $1.50 a week.
 With the reduced ranks, Gen. tral Casting officials hope to raise this average to $5-which means that the majority will be earning at least S10 a week. The average always will be low because of the large numbe of unusual types who expect and get very little work.
 To a large extent they are for eigners. many of whom have other jobs and thus are not de pendent solely upon their wages as extras. However, they must be kept on the Central Casting roster because of the occasional urgent need for them.
 Few Will Pass Barrier -
 Although the new ruling limit ing the n.mber of extras virtually eliminates the newcomers chance of crashing the movies. it does not do so entirely. The registra- ton office still will remain open one morning a week.
 However, applicants will be re- quired to meet such high stand ards that Central Casting officials predict that hardly one new regis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7heaters
RUSSIAN ACTRESS
 IN POLI'S CINEMA
Anna Sten Starred in We Live Again" Opens En-
 gagement To-day

The film picturization of the im- mortal Tolstoy story "Resurrec- tion" brought to the screen under the title of We Live Again" and featuring the darling of Russia, Anna Sten, along with the great est of American actors, Fredric March in the leading roles, starts three-day run at Polls this aft- ernoon as the first feature of a special double feature program, a sort of a holiday gift to the pa- irons of this popular theater for the past year.
 There is no need of going on with a lengthy description of this greas. story and with these two popular stars in the leading roles there is less, thus the prediction will be,made that there is no doubt you will enjoy this picture more than a great many you have seen and will remember 1t longer time than most.
 The second feature on the same program is Hell Dorado" with a truly all-star cast headed by Rich ard Arlen and Madge Evans, and having in the supporting cast such 4dFOlltcS dS I1cIlTy D. WdllHdllJ James Gleason and Stepin Fetchit. This double feature program will continue only until Monday night.
 New Years Eve, as in the past, Polls will have the greatest at traction. This year will be no ex- ception as the entire field of mo- tion pictures has been combed for the best picture and it has been secured in "Forsaking All Others" with Joan Crawford, Clark Gable and Robert Montgomery in the leading. roles. This picture will be shown at 8 special preview pre- miere performance New Years Eve, and from the phone calls that are pouring into the Poli theater for seats the walls will have to be made of rubber to accommodate those who intend to be there. Seats are now on sale for this perform ance and at the lowest price ever, namely soc and which price in- cludes the federal tax. Make up your party now and have truly great New Years Eve. To make it more pleasing Jimmy Colgan, the premier organist of Connecti- cut, at the console of the mighty Poli organ, New Englands largest organ, will be an added feature at the New Years Eve show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

1000 players in his division. Hence, he knows the moment a name is mentioned whether that person fits the requirements.
 All extras know that by to 5 o'clock in the afternoon Central Casting has received most of its orders for the following day. So at that hour they start calling in, the only form of soliciting they are permitted.
 During this rush period, three telephone operators are kept on duty. The casting directors sit at a long table facing the switch board. As the extras phone, the operators call out their names and if any of the casting directors wants that individual he asks for the call.
 If the operator gets no re- sponse, she reports back, ""No work"
 Phone Calls Win Work
 As many placements as possible are made from the extras calling in. However. if more players still are needed, they are called and told where and when to report for work.
 As the requirements for each studio are filled, messengers are dispatched to them with lists of those ordered to report for work, plus studio passes for each.
 We try to proportion our as- signments over our entire group of extras" explains an official of the casting bureau. However, due to the terrific rush at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

tration week will be made.
 First. of all girl will have to possess distinct screen person ality. She will have to own, a very complete wardrobe and be able to wear clothes smartly.
 Some training on the legitimate stage also will be essential. Your local Little Theater offers a better chance of future movie suc- cess than does extra work in Hol- lywood. iu.- ~...e
 In short, requirements for extras will be nearly as strict as those for featured players.
 For the most part, the girl will find herself sitting in her apart ment waiting for a call from the casting bureau. She will pray each night that the coming sun rise will bring her a job. '.
 They Pray for Jobs
 Georgia French, former child actress whoSshas been working as an actress for a. number of years,a told. me recently that she knows scores of girls. who pray for work night. NE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

success or failure extras ar. at Central Casting Bureau.
 The new girl won't be able to solicit work from the various studios. Nor will she be able to visit the casting bureau. The only soliciting permissible is via telephone to. Central Casting. A girl can phone to inquire whether there is any work for her as frequently as she likes.
 Despite the greatly reduced number of extras, their placing will be handled just as it has in the past-entirely by telephone.
 Each day assistant directors in the studios phone in their needs for the following day. Copies of these orders are given to each of the bureaus four casting di- rectors. ...-
 Cards Tell Whole Story
 Complete information as we'll as photograprs of each extra are kept on file in the casting bureau. However, the casting directors seldom have to resort to these cards. Each handles, a certain definite type and knows at least the. physical description of fully
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

close of each day, those who call in are most apt to get jobs. Thus the aggressive ones work more frequently than do the others
 Yet despite the almost insur- mountable barriers that have been raised against them, despite the thousands who face actual hunger and want. Hollywood knows there will still be girls waiting to enlist in this gallant but amost hopeless struggle.
 The hope will not die that theirs are the new faces" which the screen is always awaiting.
 THE END
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
By WILLIS THORNTON
Service stan Correspondent

II oLIYWooD girl breaking the II pifully slim It always which the list being cut fronl1 o it is simmer
 ought talent to Holly would better twor of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29

Irwin S. Cobb will do the adap- tation of Eff You Hunt With Old Don" for Paramount-and prob ably will play 8 part in the film as we'll. He rather likes grease paint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-29
MIRA Ruling Rears Huge Barrier In Path of Girls Seeking Movie Fame

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Evening star., 1934-10-21
JR. O. u. A. M.

Councils are advised that all reso-
lutions directly pertaining to amend
ments to the State Council laws must
be submitted in writing and delivered
to c. T. Lacy of Andrew jackson
Council on or before October 81.
Andrew Jackson Council convened
with the councillor P. S. Ferguson
presiding. followed by bingo party
A prize was awarded H. M Cock fol
bringing in new members for the
membership drive. Mrs. iErrigo ac-
companied Miss Katie Sunday in g
violin solo and Miss Martha Sunday
in a solo. She also played duet
with her husband at the cornet. A
trumpet solo was given by George S
Sunday and z. B. Webb sang, accom-
panied by his wife.
Edward j. Ross Council convened
with the councillor presiding The de-
grees were conferred on Morris C
Smith for Edward J. Ross Council
and Clarence Clatterbuck of Ole
Glory Council. State Council Con.
ductor B. F. Payton was the guest
speaker. He announced the State
Councils sessions and banquet, which
will be held at the Arlington HoteI
November 8, 9 and 10. Memorial
services for members who died during
the past IL months will be held Oc-
tober rs.
r. Lloyd presided over Bennine
Council. The degrees were conferred
on A. o. Duckett.
Councillor w. I. Thompson, jr., pre-
sided over the last meeting of Star
Spangled Banner Council. The hon.
ored guest was State Councillor e. M
Garrett.
Councillor J. w. Crawford, jr.. pre-
sided over Anacostia Council. Chair
man of the Building Committee Sam
Hubacher reported the new temple Is
progressing. H. F. Brooks and wal
ter w. Amsler became members by
transfer cards. This council is max
ing arrangements to visit Savage
Council, Savage, Md, October Is. An
invitation was received from Rev
Kenneth B. Carson of Garden Me-
mortal Presbyterian Church inviting
the council to visit October 28. which
was accepted.
Evening star., 1934-10-21
Club Examinations.

THE Washington Pianists' Club,
Mrs. Martin A. Morrison, director,
will hold the first meeting of its
twelfth season on November 3, from
3:15 to pm, at the Washington Col
lege of Music, 1910 Connecticut ave-
nue., when program of the new active
members will be given. Regular meet
ings will continue throughout the
Winter on the first and third Satur-
days Of each month at the Washing
ton College of Music.
Competitive examinations Of appn-
cantS for the 10 active and 4 emer-
gency substitute memberships will be
held from october % to November 1
and may be arranged for by appoint
ment with the director. The contest
winners will be notified November 2.
The membership of the club con-
sists of three branches: Honorary, 10
active, including artist, and 40 substi-
tute, including emergency substitutes.
The age limit for active and associate
members is 90 years. A festival of
piano forte music occupying four to
five evenings, on each of which two
active members are presented by their
teachers in artist programs, is an an
nual event.
Evening star., 1934-10-21
NAVY PERPLEXED
|. BY OFFICERS BILL
Measure for Increase in
Line Personnel Still
Being Drafted.

A number of important factors re-
main to be ironed out before final
Navy Department approval is given
TO the measure providing for gradual
increase in the line commissioned
personnel of the Navy. The measure,
which has gone through 16 tentative
drafts, is still engaging the attention
of officers in the Bureau OF Nav1g6-
ton and the Office of the Judge advo-
cate general in the process of casting
the terms into words that will take
care of the intent in the required legal
manner.
Those concerned have reached the
conclusion that it will be advisable
to suspend in time of peace the pres
ent percentage distribution, so far as
it applies to the grades Of rear ad-
miral, captain and commander to
restrict the rear admirals and cap
tains to the present numbers and to
limit materially increase in the grade
of commander. :
Naval officials are confronted with
the fact that the British Navy, with
approximately the same number Of
ships, and the Japanese Navy. with
much less, have more flag officers and,
captains than we have. !:
1t is understood the schedules pre-
pared in the Bureau of Navigation,
showing the number of officers Of the
several grades required aioat and
ashore for specified duties do not
reveal the need for more flag officers
and captains than we have now, even
when the feet reaches treaty strength.
It is feared that when such sched-
ules are presented Congress will refuse
to enact legislation increasing the two
highest grades. 1t is pointed out, in
support of the contemplated policy Of
restricting in time of peace automatic
increase in those grades, that officers
whose promotion thereby will be de-
layed, will be no worse of than II
no legislation looking to increase Of
the commissioned personnel Is enacted.
Warrant Oficer Francis z. Resta,
band leader, Is the first warrant ON
Ger of the Regular Army TO be as
signed to duty as teacher Of music Of
the United States Military Academy
Band. This assignment carries with
1t the rank and pay Of first neua
tenant, Lieut.. Resta ranking from
May /, 1894. He succeeds in that ca
pacity Philip Egner, who was placed
on the retired list of the Army last
Spring. Prior to coming to West
Point, Lieut.. Resta was on duty Id
the Hawaiian department. -
Evening star., 1934-10-21
Gold Star Mothers

Grace Darling Seibold Chapter met
at the Hamilton Hotel last Tuesday
evening, October l6.
Mrs. william j. Seelye, first vice
president, presided. The chaplain, Mrs
H. L. Hurley, opened the meeting with
prayer. The Colors we're presented by
Mrs. Della Barber and Mrs. H. W.
Davis. The mothers will participate
in the Navy day observance October
81 at the John Paul Jones Statue.
where the president, Mrs. Bruce, will
place a floral tribute on behalf OF the
Gold Star Mothers. Mrs. Catherine
Barrack, chairman of disqualification,
reported her committee would visit
Mount Alto Hospital next wednesday
evening and will provide entertain
ment for the veterans. Mrs. Margaret
Loveless, chairman of Ways and
Means, will have quilting party In
her home on Varnum street October
20, from to S o'clock.
Mrs. Josephine Talks, treasurer, dur
ing the National Executive Board
meeting, was elected national treas
urer. succeeding Mrs. e. NJ H. Guedry,
who resigned. Mrs. Bradley A. Snyder,
custodian of records, will attend the
national convention, of the American
Legion at Miami. Mrs. Mary K. Kill
leen will be assisted by her committee
in placing flags at the World War
memorial markers on Sixteenth street
during the annual observance of Ar
mistice day. Mrs. George Gordon Sci
bold will have charge of the solicita-
ton of contributions from the Gold
Star Mothers for the annual ingath-
erinp of the Needle Work Guild for
charitable distribution among the
various local hospitals and worthy in
stitutionS.
Evening star., 1934-10-21
COMMUNITY UNITS
RENEW ACTIVITIES
Players at Various District
Community Centers Con-
tinue Work.

In the city community centers there
Is activity among organized drama
groups, and many requests have been
received for additional groups to be
formed for both adults and juniors,
especially among the recent graduates
of the city's high schools who are de-
sirous of continuing their drama work
into community life.
The Troupers of East Washington
Community Center, directed by Arthur
Rhodes; Southeast Community Play
ers, directed by Mrs. Marie Moore
Forrest; lexington Players, also un-
der Mrs Forests direction; and the
Players Club, of Central Center, di-
rected by Miss BesS Schreiner, are
quite active.
Among the new groups will be one
under the direction of Philip McBriar-
ty at Roosevelt Center, which met last
week. 1t is open to all adults inter-
ested in drama and meets Thursdays
at 7:30 pm. There is also dra-
matte society at Thomson, meeting
Monday evening. On Monday evening
at Z O'Clock at Mcfarland Center, a
dramatic association among members
of the Young Mems Club was formed
under the direction of Isham Keith,
jr.. which is open to all young men.
Drama for children is also being
carried on in all the centers. At
Thomson Center, the children meet
Thursday at 3:15 pm, and at other
centers also in the afternoons. The
Sock and Buskin Club met last Thurs
day at Petworth School, and will con-
tinue to meet every Thursday. Mrs.
Amalie Preische, of the Marion
Chace Studio, will be the director.
Children from to IL years old are
invited to become members. Later in
the year the group will meet on Fri
day afternoons.
There is interest in the formation of
classes and groups for the study of
contract bridge in all the centers.
Mrs. Mirabel Lindsay is in charge of
the Roosevelt Center groups and
Chevy Chase groups, and Mrs. Marian
Barre conducts the contract bridge
study at Langley Center.
Recreation groups in centers in
Divisions 1913 are under the super
vision of Miss Anna l.. Goodwin, gen.
eral secretary. at Franklin Admins
tration Building. Schedule and pro-
grams of all centers are available at
that Office, or from the community
secretaries in charge of the several
centers. There will be Halloween
dance Friday at $3.50 pm, at Birney
Community Center. A special invita-
ton is extended to all young people to
Join dramatic group at Garfield Gen.
ter under the leadership of Mrs. Par
thenia Brown, on Wednesday at 8
o'clock.