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The Washington times., 1935-01-23
Renew on Maxine

Maxine Doyle has had her third
six months option picked up by
Warner Brothers. She also posed
for her first fan magazine cover,
a sure sign that the former Thir-
teenth Street mistress of ceremon-
les is in the movies to stay.
Janet Gaynor arrived in New York
yesterday, just in time to see
Farmer Takes a Wife" before it
shuts down Saturday night after
thirteen weeks on Broadway. Janet
The Washington times., 1935-01-23
Raw Crack Shot

Ray Milland, featured with
Claudette Colbert in Paramount's
THE Gilded Lily" formerly held
the pistol shooting championship
of England.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23

They backed producer Alex Yokel and, of
course, possess the motion picture rights of
the new comedy. 1t seemed to be the gen.
eral unofficial opinion that Joe E. Brown will
have the fat role of ''Three Men on Horse"
when the play hits the studio, with Joan
Blondell as the dizzy blonde of the farce.
When the play current at the National
Theater arrives at the Playhouse on Forty
eighth Street, New York, one week from to-
night, the predictions are that it will give
Personal Appearance" real run for Broad
way top honors as laugh show. Without
The Washington times., 1935-01-23
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By JIMMY STARR

HOLLYWOOD Jan. 22.-Hello Hollywood s group of
stars hates be onized The quickest ruin budding
friendship with any of the celebrities of the
almost anys to tell em how much you enjoyed their
the screen
The Washington times., 1935-01-23
Gene Ford on Mend

Managing-director Gene Ford of
Loew'S Fox had a pain yester-
day afternoon. It didn't go away
30 he called the M. D. The saw
bones called it appendicitis,
rushed him to Georgetown hos
pita1. He was operated on last
night. Is feeling on the mend IT,
day. Will be ready for visitors
tomorrow. '"Too bad I had to wait
until the depression is over and
then take a cut" observed Gene.
Alexander Woollcott today
signed to play a role in Miracle
in 49th Street." the moving pic
ture in which Noel Coward will
star. Mark Hellinger will be
the star Of a series of screen
shorts. Single reel subjects featur,
ing his trip around the world with
Mark doing the talking.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23
MOVIES TO GET PLAY HIT
'MerriIy We Roll Along Sold
To Screen for $4,000
Comes Here in March
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Warner Bros officials pretty happy the reception
accorded "Three Men Horse by the Street first
nighters.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23

Dame Sybil Thorndike in "The
Distaff Side" is another March
attraction on E Street which will
interest the serious playgoer.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23
Hit Play Coming

Metro Goldwyn Mayer ha S
bought George S. Kaufman's play
'Merrily We Roll Along" for
SIS, 1000. But Washington will
get a chance to see it before the
cameras grind. It's a March
booking at the National Little
Freddie Bartholomew, the 10-year-
old kid who does a grand job as
"David Copperfield" in the screen
version Of Dickens most popular
novel, is giving himself a grand
build.up via the screen trailers
for the picture. Audiences are
won by his gentle demeanor and
his nerfect diction.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23

outlaws in "Three Men Horse it is nv secondary
judgment that the comedy more fun in its three acts
than the reigning New York laugh success.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23

from the premiere with a flock
Of choice clippings for his scrap
book is already tabled for a pic.
ture job. He may even land the
role of Erwin Trowbridge in the
screen version, since the part calls
for just the underplaying he gives
it. Joe E. Brown is the other kind
Of actor, getting his best effects
by over.emphasis.
The Washington times., 1935-01-23

I 'Fetchit. Frank Melton and many
others.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-25
STATE SENATOR
OPPOSES SALES
TAX PROPOSAL
Claude Mcbride Expresses
Stand in Letter to
Realtors.

In spite of he'll and high water.
I never will vote for any sales tax"
Senator Claude B. Mcbride told
Indiana Real Estate Association
members in a letter to the organ
ization today
The letter concerned a resolution
passed by the association at its re-
cent convention asking Gov. Nc
Mutt to call special session of the
legislature TO pass tax laws. Mr..
Mcbride also said he would not vote
for the elimination OF the emer-
gency clause in the tax limitation.
law, until such time as the taxing
municipalities of the state of In
diana have reduced their bonded
Indebtedness
Mr. Mcbride declares in his letter
that he would appreciate it very
much if you Indiana Real Estate
Association would notify the In
diana Farm Bureau, Associated
Retailers of Indiana. the Indiana
Wholesalers Association, the In
diana League of Civic Associations,
. of my stand on this matter in
order that 1 may not be annoyed
by a lot Of lobbyists who will waste
their time and consume my time to
no avail or benefit to themselves
or me"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-25
NEW DEAL BEGINS
EMPLOYMENT DRIVE
Must Hire 100000, End
Dole by Dec. |.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25-The
New Deal determined to end direct
relief Dec. 1, today began an en-
ployment drive reminiscent of CWA
days.
Administrator Harry L. Hopkins
put 4,000000 persons on Federal pay
rolls within 10 days in November.
1888, and spent 100000 do
ing it.
Now, with s4,O00000.0OO at his
command, he must make work for
100000 needy.
His present task is more difficult
despite his fatter pocketbook. IN
der CWA, he merely was stemming
the tide of unemployment during
the winter. His work projects were
only temporary.
Now, he must plan to keep a total
of 100000 employed for at least
nine months. He promised the
projects would be useful"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-25
NAME TECH BAND HEAD
Dorothy German Elected President
of Girls Organization.

Dorothy German has been elected
president Of the Technical High
School girls band, Raymond Oster,
director. announced today.
Other officers are Mildred Young.
vice president; Mary Louise Mitch
ell, treasurer and secretary. and
Ruth McVey and Esther Okey
sergeant alarms.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-25

A new high yardage spool, in
black or white, all popular sizes !;
sell regularly for 10 cents spool.
Also 800 yd. spools.
Star, First Floor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-25

Imported lambskin and French
kid; tailored four button style;
also novelty cuff effects. Sizes
3& to 8.
Star, First Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
AERIAL CIRCUS AT
 WOOKEY'S FIELD

Waterburians who want to fly or who like to watch thrilling aerial circus can have their choice today and Sunday whchn the c. and w. Flying Service. from Brainard field at Hartford. estab- fishes Its headquarters for two days, Saturday and Sunday, at Wookey,s farm. Bunker Hill road, Watertown. On both days there will be exhibitions of stunt flying, while passengers will be, taken on flights in safe, modern planese.
 A big feature of the ,gtwo-day visit o fthe c. and w. Hyers will be a daring parachute jump Sun day afternoon ata 4 o'clock by Ed sherman, the daredevil who has thrilled local crowds on the same field last year.
 Chief pilot of the air service Is Hank Wetherell, who will give stunting exhibitions both Saturday and Sunday, and who will be avail- able as pilot for passenger flights as well. Another of the flyers will be James Jim" Phillpott, of Lang ley and Kelley fields. e
 For passenger fiights. two new, safe ships are available. One Is an American Eagle plane, the other is "a Curtiss Robin.
 Wookcy's farm can be reached by driving straight up Bunker Hill road. The field is in excellent shape for the two-day stay of the c. and W. circus, and large crowds are expected both today and Sun day. ,.ss .@ .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
LIDO

"In Caliente," First Nationals latest musical offering with Do- lores Del Rio and Pat o'Brien in the stelalr roles starts tomorrow at the Lido thcater.
 Lady in, Red" is sung by Win fired Shaw, musical comedy star, and "In Caliente," the title song, is sung by group of entertain CTS. Another number, a ballad en- titled ITO. Call You My Own" is sung by Phil Reean. 3
 The catchy airs and lyrics were written by two famous teams of song writers. Warren and Dublin and Dixon and Wrubel. s
 Pat o'Brien portrays an ultra SO phisticated magazine editor who Is brilliant but inebriated 0 large part of the time. He gets mixed up with Q chiseling blonde, so his employer lAdnaps him. and takes him to Caliente to try to sober him up
 There he meets Miss Del Rio, in the role of a famous dancer, and falls for both herself and her dancing, forgetting that he had once. written a vicious review about the girl. { The companion, feature is "rhir- ty Nine Steps, starring Robert Donat. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
CARROLL.

Were Tn The Money" a War ner Bros. picture starring Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell, starts tomorrow at the Carroll Theate.
 The story concerns the efforts of two girl chiselers who are pro- cess servers for an attorney spec ializing in breach of promise cas- es. The romance is between one of the girl chiselers and veal thy young man dressed in chauf- feur's uniform, with whom she falls in love while strolling in the park.
 The two girls get into the mans house on 6 subterfuge, but he escapes by the back door and goes to his yacht for & cruise un.il the matter has blown over. But he does not know of tn eper- sistence of the two process sharks who follow In motor boat to the yacht. The girl in love with the man leaps overheard near the yacht and yells' for help. Things move fast and furious then to an utterly astonishing climax
 The added attraction is Murder : m" co-starring Spencer Tracy and Virginia Bruce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
GABLE STARRED IN
 'CALLOF THE WILD
Jack LOndOn's Thrilling Story Background for
 Film Classic, POli's

Opening today at Waterbury's popular Poli theater is one of the most outstanding of novels brought to the screen and maintaining its originality. We are speaking now of Jack London's "Call of the Wild" and in the leading role is Clark. Gable and co-starred are Jack Oakie and Loretta Young.
 Gable is cast as a swash- buck ling prospector. who takes things as he finds them and lives up to the code of the north. All of this goes along well until he meets up with Loretta Young, socialite from San Francisco, who takes the trail along with the group that Gable Is with. There Is a conflict and clash of ideas as she also has 8 code of her own, civilizations, which doesn't seem to fit in with the code of Gables; at the start they hate each other but a TO- nance develops that Is in keeping with the themes of Jack London nnd whose stories have made him immortal.
 Added to the human stars Is a newcomer in the canine line Buck" an IS months old New foundland dog, who will win your heart with his understanding and he will be remembered for a long time as one of the real stars of this picture.
 Mickey Mouse will be seen in his latest cartoon comedy and this pop ular little rodent star gets better as time passes on. While on the subject Mickey will be honored by the Po1i theater at special birth day celebration which will be held at this theater on Saturday morn ing, October 12th starting at 10 a. m. and at which time all of Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony shorts will be shown. Tn addition to the above named there IS also a program of carefully selected shorts.
 Wednesday brings another sterl- ing double feature program this week wil lbe Charlie Chan In Shanghai and Thunder Noun tain.
 the regular vaudeville program will be presented and on Thursday and Friday evenings only Howland- Hughes will present a fashion re- Vilo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
CRETA CARED IN
 STRAND FEATURE
Anna Karenina' Stars Su- perb Actress With Fred-
 ric March and Others

Anna Karenina," Greta Garbo's greatest picture, begins a four-day engagement at the Warner Strand theater tomorrow. Metro-Goldwyn Mayer has surrounded the glamor- ous star with her finest supporting cast, her most superb settings and a story, one of the worlds greatest, that has been transferred faithful ly from Leo Tolstoy's dramatic classic to the screen.
 As County Vronsky, the dashing young Russian officer who wins Garbo's love and tears her away from her husband (Basil Rath- bone) and her little son (Freddie Bartholomew, Fredric March turns in one of his finest performances.
 AS Karemin, the husband, Rath- bone repeats his fine performance of Murdstone in David Copper field" which brought him to the forefront of featured players.
 Others in the cast who win hon. orable mention are Maureen O'Sul- livan, May Robson, Reginald Owen. Phoebe Foster, Gyles Isham, Cora Sue Collins and Reginald Denny.
 The companion feature, and a hit in It's own right, Is "Every Night at Eight starring George Raft with Alice Faye, Frances Langford and Patsy Kelly.
 Highly hilarious, with tuneful, toe-tapping tunes and an originality of story that is as refreshing as an air-cooled theater on a sweltering summer day, Every Night at Eight" proves to be as blueschas- ing, heart-warming piece of funny business as has come along In a month of musicals.
 The Radio Rogues, famous ether stars and comedians of no mean ability, with Walter Catlett. contri- bute the laughs during the amateur hour sequence. Such tunes as "Then You've Never Been Blue" "Take It Easy" "I Feel Song Coming On." Speaking Confiden- italy" I'm in the Mood for Love-" provide bright, romaptic, musicale background.
 Next Thursday brings Laurel and Hardy in "Bonnie Scotland" and without Regret" also q Silly Sym phony cartoon. Current attractions concluding tonight are Accent on Youth" with Sylvia Sidney and Her bert Marshall, also Little Big Shot" with Sybil Jason, Edward Everett Horton, Glenda Farrell and Robert Armstrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
NEW CLASSES OPEN
 TUESDAY AT YMCA
Six New Educational Fea- lures Included in Winter
 Course

Six new Educational classes will open at the Y. M. c. A. Evening School next Tuesday and Wednes- nouncement this morning by Edu- cational Director, Arthur L. Pur-. intOn. Courses in Business Law. Interior Decorating, Metallurgy and Slide Rule will open next Tuesday evening at the Central Y. M. c. A. at 7:30. On Wednesday evening classes in Elemantary Electricity and Radio Technique will open at the same hour.
 Attorney Max R. Taurig will teach the class in Business Law; Walden Trimble will teach the c.ass in Interior Decorating; John c. Bradley, of the American Brass Company, will continue as Metalalurgy instructor; the Slide Rule class will be conducted by Carl w., Froelich of the Chase Companies; Perry A. Borden, De- veIopment Engineer of the Bris- tal Company, will continue as in- st.uctor of Elementary Electricty; Jack Henry is the instructor of the Eew class in Radio Techni. que,
 sessions this week, but which are st.u open for enrolment are: Pub lie Speaking, taught by Mis- Mary l.. Martin, Monday at 7:S0 ?. m.; Treehand sketching, Arthur R.. Nicols instructor, Tuesday at 7:30 D. m.; and Vocabulary Building, !, taught by John c. Gilmartin, We'd nesday ate7:16 ?. m.
 Further information regarding these fee-payipg evening classes of t..e sY. M. c. A. may be obtained by calling the Central Y. M. c. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Promising Pictures Featured at Local 7heaters
BIC BROADCAST
 OPENS AT STATE
TunefuI l936 Cinema Hi. Starts Four Day En:.
 gagement Today

Tuneful, brisk and gay. ."The Big Broadcast of 19ss', begins a four day engagement at Warner Broth ! ers' State theater today. It com-l bines a diverting comedy plot with. an impressive collection of stars from the top ranks of radio. stage, and screen.
 Packed with such comedy mo- ments, handsomely produced, this highly entertaining production is one of the finest of It's type.
 Included in it's great cast arc such favorites as Bing Crosby, Eth ell Norman, Amos n Andy, Ray N0bla and his orchestra, Mary Bo- land, Charles Ruggies, Bill Robin son, Jack Oakie, George Burns, Oracle Allen, Lyda Robertl, Wen- dy Barrie and Henry Wadsworth.
 During the picture five new song hits are introduced including T Wisheds On the Moon, Double Trouble, Its the Animal in Me-, Why Dream" and Miss Brown to You"
 Don't miss ''The Big Broadcast of 1936'. It's the biggest entertain ment treat Hollywood has ever sent us.
 As special added attraction the management has booked "The Pub lie Menace" with Jean Arthur, George Murphy and Douglas Dum- brille in the leading roles.
 The State has contracted for the most spectacular array of hits ever brought to Waterbury. They will be presented in rapid order week after week during the fall and win ter months ahead. Because of this fact the great show opening to- morrow will be offered for four days only. It can not be held over.
 Wednesday brings another out standing double feature program to include Special Agent" with Bette Davis, George Brent, and Ricardo Cortez also 1T Live for Love" with Dolores Del Rio, Everett Marshall, Guy Kibbee, Allen Jenkins, Shaw & Lee and Herbert Cavanaugh, We'd nesday also brings "Registration Night" and the big $15O award. Att tend tho early show on Wednesday night and you will be ready to leave after the award takes place at s o'clock giving plenty of time to get to a bridge party, or other social engagement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Hollywood News and Gossip ---- ROUND OF FUN TO PONS GIVES MEN HEADACHE
Persprng Electricians Follow Whirng Carousel on Foot
 While French Diva and Children Enjoy Ride

and around went the famous singer.
 Gut" said the director. Every thing stopped. That was very good. Miss Pons, but let's try 1t again with little different light ing"
 The kid extras who were rid ing for nothing and getting paid beamed and giggled with delight at the chance for another ride. But the 12 puffing workmen who were initiating Maypole dancers didn't look so happy.
 Hollywood Novelty
 Shrimp Fried Rice" It's an unusual mixture, but the War ner studio cafe offers the dish several times q week. GIenda Ear rell and n number, of other stars recommend 1t. This Hollywood delicacy Is prepared by frying to- gether shrimp. rice, onions and eggs.
 Battle In Miniature
 A terrific battle between two pirate ships is being staged by studio miniature experts on an ar tifieial ocean just ono block square and three feet deep. The ac- ton is needed for Captain Blood. The craft are maneuvered by work men oRerating,a maze of ropes, pull leys. and cables. .'l -lt. ts&i
 The ships, winch will appear full size on the screen, nre, 8 feet long and 10 feet high, Complete in every detail. the vessels each weigh about 500 pounds. By an Intricate, under water electrical system, six-inch cannons on the ships are fired from q control board on n small barge.
 Three cameras are placed at stra- tegic positions along the bank and one Is mounted on q floating tower. Constructed in front of painted sky at the "shore"is a'miniature re- production of Fort Royal at'Jamai- ca harbor. where the action oc- CUTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
BY ElsSKINE JOHNSON FEA Service Staff COrrespOndcnt

NEA Service Staff COrrespOndcnt)
 Hollywood.--Riding a merry-go- round was all in the line of duty to Lily Pons, famous French op- cratic star, although you could see It was quite a pleasant task.
 While the hobby horse rose and fell. camera turned and Miss Pons sang Jockey on the Carrousel." The scene was staged for Love Song" in which Miss Pons makes her motion picture debut. Newcomer Henry Fonda is her leading man.
 After riding around on the car nival contrivance for the better part of three days, the petite sing CT was amazed.
 T get seek in automobiles. on trains, and on boats," she told me in broken English. But on thees mcrry-go-round nothing hap pens"
 The merry y-go-round was rented from carnival company and was transported to French setting at the RISO studio ranch. Before Miss Pons got on, the workmen sShSoh oou oi hhtliShtcy puI aIuuS- ing. technical problem. "r
 %V %H Husky Queens of the May
 Director John Cromwell had placed the camera. sound equip-. ment, and lights on the contriv- ance itself for q new angle: And c dozen husky 3.workmen were initiating Maypole dancers.
 As the merry go-round whirlcd. they ran around and around carrying electrical cables attached to the sound and film equipment and to the lights.
 Eventually, Miss Pons, attircl in a red and white silk dress, Derched on one of the wooden horses. Thirty children atmos- phere, players took their places on the other steeds. t.
 Action" called out Cromwell. The carrousel and the camera be- gan to turn. The young extras screams of pleasure. Miss Pons started her song and acted out it's title. Up and down
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
CAPITOL.

Warner Bros. hilarious comedy, "We're In The Money opens to- morrow at the Capitol theater, with that inimitable trio of comedians, Joan Blondell, Glenda Farrell and Hugh Herbert in the stellar roles.
 The story by George R. Bilson. and the screen version are said to be extremely funny, and filled with chuckles and ristous laughs.
 The picture concerns the ef. forts of two chiseling girls, Joan Blondell, and Glenda Farrell to serve subpoenas on wealthy men In breach of promise suits.
 Glenda forever remains the gold digger. but Blondell falls in love with a wealthy young man dressed In a chauffeur's uni- form to escape process servers.
 Ross Alexander Is the hunted man.
 The companion feature is Zane Grey's Rocky Mountain Mystery" starring Randolph Scott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
ALHAMBRA

Love will find Q way. even to solve . murder mystery, as Bert '. .leeler and Robert Wooisey prove in 'The Nitwits," their new com. edy which starts tomorrow at the Alhambara.
 Wheeler loves blonde Betty Ora. ble in the rollicking story. and Betty is accused of murdering her boss, a victim of an extortion plot. A gallant gentlemtn, the fearless lover, admits the crime. Woolseys his pal, confesses. The cops are nonplussed; 50 Betty remains i'm. prisoned.
 The hilarious comedy Is inter. spersed with spine-tingling sus- pense and three whistle provoking tunes. Music in My Heart" You Opened My Eyes" and "The Black Widow Will Get You If You Don't Watch Out"
 In addition to Miss Grable, the supporting cast of '"rhe Nitwits" includes Fred Heating, Evelyn Brent, Erik Rhodes, Hale Hamil. ton and Willie Best. George Stev. ems directed this RKO Radio Pics ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
Portable TaIkics

Portable TaDkics 2
 A talking picture studio on the hoof! Such is the, ingenious ,meth- cd by which the voices of Jeannctte MacDonnld and Nelson Eddy will be recorded amid the peaks of the High Sierras for Rose Marie" their forthcoming musical picture.
 "supcr-portable" sound equip mont. so compact that 1t can be carried up peaks on the back of q pack-mule, has been developed and perfected for the film. Despite its small size--it weighs less than 200 pounds--the equipment can dupli- cate any recording operation on a studio sound stage, it's claimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

Qualified Zoo Keeper
 When Hugh Herbert retires from the movies. he will be well qualified to serve as maestro of a menage- rie. Herbert says he has worked with practically every kind of ani- mai In 40 pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

After Q long walt, the new pictorial series announced for i, Western samoa has appeared. The possession Is administered under a session of the New Zealand Government, this issue representing the first departure from the single native scene type of use to date. The de- signs were all the work of three Wellington artists, namc- ly J. Berry, T.. 0. Mitchell, and w. J. Cooch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
EDITOR RETIREs AFTER 50
 r YEARS

North Baltimore, o. (UP)-G. W. WiikInson has completed a half century as editor and publisher of The Weekly Beacon and turned the job oyer to his son, Wayne, 22. The elder Wilkinson bought. the Beacon in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
FORTUNE TOLD AND TAKEN

Webster, Mass. (UP) -- Louis Menderville, 91, had his fortune" told--and taken. AAwoman '''bless- ed'' his money and told him not to look at 1t for several hours. When he counted 1t, he found $2.S0 missing. M