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The Washington times., 1935-12-28

Quite sincerely and without
benefit of any allegory having to
do with the old man with the
bathrobe, goatee, Scythe, lantern
and rheum-dimmed eye. the calen-
dar year of 1885 can and must be
written off as something quite
apart and unusual in the march
of sports down through the gen
erations. BY those of us who were
fortunate witnesses it will be re-
membered for the tremendous mo-
ments it provided, one upon the
other. until the eye became jaded
and the senses all but numb to
further shock.
BY those yet to come it will be
known as the year of the Great
Awakening.
For the first time since 1927 the
million-dollar gate was seen in
boxing again the night in Septem-
Der when Joe Louis knocked out
Max Baer before 10000 at the
Yankee Stadium. Football pro,
vided three great unbeaten teams
in Minnesota, Southern Methodist
and Princeton, and sell-out crowds,
ranging from 10000 to 10000, at
the California Stanford, Army
Navy, Notre Dame-Army, Notre
Dame-Ohio State and N. Y. u
Fordham games, among others.
Mrs. Moody Wins
Wimbledon returned to the gold
standard when Helen Wills Moody.
out of competition for three years,
suddenly declared Therself very
much in again by winning the
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
EASTERN CENTRAL, ROOSEVELT TOP TEAMS IN 19341935
Smith Shines
In Charity
Pin Match
BY SID KATZNELL

Duckpin enthusiasts are today
grabbing Wayne "Hokie" Smiths
hand and shaking it affectionally
for the Southeast boy was one
Of the main reasons why the Oc-
cidental Restaurant team defeated
the strong Bovello Plumbers, 3,169
to 1928, last night before q
packed house at Convention Hall.
The entire proceeds of the
match went to the Washington
Herald Sports Xmas Fun. Fred
BuchholZ, Washington's foremost
sportsman and sponsor Of the vic.
torious team, swelled the fund
with a personal contribution Of
$100.
Getting back to "Hokie," this
young man rolled SOL for the five.
game contest, which is great bowl
ing in any mans town. He started
off auspiciously with a. 1877 game,
followed by games Of 153, 140, 1872
and 129. Just before the match
Smith received a certificate from
George Lincoln Isemann, Secre-
tary Of the National Duckpin
Bowling Association, for being So
lected the seventeenth best duck
pinner in the land.
Ten Others HonOred
Ten other bowlers who displayed
their wares in the match were
also given certificates for their
achievements on the drives. The
list of the bowlers who we're hon
ored and their national rankings
follow.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

team closed a successful season,
winning five games, tying three,
and losing three. Out of this
number, the Orange and Blue
won the Northern Virginia title
and lost two close games to lead
ing Washington teams, the Ana
costa Eagles and Palace Props.
Mike Goldman coached the team.
Players with the st. Mary's
Celtics basketball team will leave
here at 1870 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon for their league game
with the Columbias in the Heu-
rich gym in Washington.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Business Men Score
In Center Contest

Eighth Street Business men de-
feated American Stone, 81 to 81,
in the feature of the Southeast
Community Center League last
night.
Prior to the game the Boys Ath.
letic Group staged an indoor track
meet. Charley and Danny Pedro
won the 100-yard dash, Herman
Blakens was first in the peanut
carrying contest, Jimmy Rock wen
the cracker race and George Cross
took top honors in the penny-push-
ing contest,
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Hoeke, Flynn Tie
For Cue Title Lead

Warren Hoeke and Gene Flynn
are tied for first place in the Dis
trict round-robin three-cushion bill
lizard championships now in prog
ress at the Lewis and Krause par
lorS.
Hoeke won from Frank Masi. IS
TO 18, in 76 innings, to tie Flynn,
leader before the match. One
other game last night found Curtis
Lamson lost to Johnny Dodge. IS
to II, in SO innings.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Friends Five Loses
To Alumni, 81 10 d

Friends School Varsity proved
no match for the Alumni yester-
day and went down to defeat in
a 51-to-24 game.
Ray Eakin, now a Duke Univer-
Sity star, sank seven baskets and
two fouls for 16 points to be a
particular thorn in the side of the
varsity.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Evelyn Ellis Breaks
DuCkpin Records

Evelyn Ellis, one of the leading
duckpinnist in washington, estab-
lished two records in the Silver
Spring Ladies League by rolling
a 140 game and a 377 set.
For her record-breaking feat
she received a paid up entry in
The Washington Times Ladies
Dixie Sweepstakes.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

Tony Latona, former Western
High flash, will lead the Senators
here for the game. The local fire
men are in great condition ana
hope to chalk up a win over their
D. C. foes.
In the preliminary the Times
Herald five, led by Maurice Breg-
man, will perform.
Herbert Blunt has been elected
as manager of the Happy Valley
Athletic Club, in Fairfax county.
He is planning a series Of sports
events for this winter.
The Virginia A. C. football
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
N. E. Boys Club Wins

The Northeast Boys Club
basketball team defeated the
Merrick Boys Club quintet, % to
1s. Embry with eight points
starred for the winners, while
Delozier made 10 points for the
losers.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Signs Contract

Danny williams, golf profes-
sional for the last 13 years at
Shackamaxon Country Club, West
field, N. j., has been retained at
an increased pay.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Small Riot

Although the Dodger-Brave
trade was consummated weeks
ago, a discussion over it preclpl'
tated a small riot among PWA
workers in Brooklyn the other
lunch hour.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
By JOHN Y. DENNIS, Jr.

President National Duck Pin Bowling Congress
Bowling of the most sociable games known Every
bowling alley social center which radates sociabiy No
become frequener of bowling alley, without be-
coming companionabe The character building qualities
of bowling should be appreciated
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Warns Hockey Managers

Manager Jack Adams of Detroit
Red Wings warns five rival hockey
managers they must play often
Sive games against his team or his
players will stall when in their
cities.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Gophers, Tigers, SMU
Shine On Gridiron

Football in 1885 produced stunning upse perhaps
than any the last decade drew the largest crowds
since the economic depression and ended with Minnesota
Southern Methodist and Princeton virtually bracketed for
national honors.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Tie Down Chairs!

Ernie Dusek stirred up so many
riots that the Cleveland commits
sion ordered chairs tied securely
together at wrestling shows.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Alexandria Fire Five
Plays Tonight

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 28.-The Columbia Firefighters
coent tonight will clash with the Heurch Senators the
fatura holiday game here 815 o'clock armory.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

Give Mustangs Send-off
Five thousand enthusiasts gave
Southern Methodist Mustangs a
rousing send-off for Rose Bowl.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Good Fellowship Part
OF Bowling-Dennis

(Ths is the final of series of stories tracing the his
tory of bong from the earliest times to the presently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
CARROLL

Straight from the Heart" Uni versaPs romantic drama featur- ing Mary Astor, Roger Pryor, Baby Jane, H enry Armetta and Grant Mitchell starts tomorrow at the Carroll theater.
 An absorbingly interesting story enacted by splendid cast, it is of especial interest because it brings us Baby Jane, only three and q half years old, but in our opinion the most important screen find" in a long time.
 The story opens with Marian Henshaw (Mary Astor) in q breadline in q large city. Friend- less, jobless, penniless, she gives a starving child w h n she dis covers there is not enough food to go around. Desperate, Marian attempts to pick the pockets of Andy MacLean (Roger Pryor. who instead of turning her over to the police, feeds her and gets her a job in the city day nursery Lovable, mischievous Magg tic Haines, played by Baby Jane, be. comes her especial charge at the | nursery. Romance develops be- | tween Marian and MacLean. The companion feature is "A Wicked Woman" starring Charles Bickford and Jean Parker.
 The story, based on Anne Aus. tins sensational fiction tale, dea!s with woman who, through sac rifice, raises her family to a better standard of living while she, her. self, stands in the shadow of { l fearful past.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
CONN EMPLOYMENT FUNDS PUBLISHED
Total Expenditures Sub= mitted to Senate COr1=
 mittee on Labor
By PAUL MAY Democrat Correspondent.

Washington, D. C., March D. Total expenditures of federal funds for the United States Employment Service in Connecticut for the fiscal year 1885, which ends next June 30, will amount to $39,270, accord ing to figures made public to-day by the Senate committee on edu~ cation and labor.
 The figures were compiled for the committee by Secretary of La- bor Perkins, and are included in a report which the committee has just made on a pending bill which would direct that no state receive less than S10,000 for operations ot the employment service within its borders, The purpose of the bill Is to insure adequate funds for the work in Delaware, Nevada, Ner- mont, Wyoming, Alaska, and Ha- wall.
 The $39,270 allocated for eX- penditure in Connecticut is that states share of three l..illion dol lars appropriated for the United States employment service for the 1885 fiscal year. State funds must be furnished to match all federal monies expended, under the law. During the 1894 fiscal year, when the employment service had an ap- propriation of $1,125,000, Connecti- cut got $14,731.S2, the report | shows. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
ALHAMBRA

r Perhaps the most stirring. thought provoking and thorough ly satisfying mystery drama that has been produced in long time, Paramount's "The President Vanishes." comes to the Alhambrn theater tomorrow. Produced by Walter Wanger, "The President Vanishes" blends mystery, intrigue and romance with shrewd political observation to make for unadul- terated entertainment.
 The film starts in high gear with the United States on the verge of entering new European conflict and Arthur Byron, in the role of President Stanley, courage ously pitting his fight for p a c ( against a nation in throes of wal 1 frenzy.
 1 His real opponents, however are group of rapacious profiteers whose paid propaganda screatins the hysteria. Then on the very hour when the president is to gt to congress with his plea fol peace, the nation is mortified b, | the announcement that he Ina: been Kidnapped.
 The co-feature is "Maybe It! Love-" an ultra modern drama o' the trials and troubles of Q pair O.
 young lovers. It is based on tn,
 sparkling drama of Maxwell An
 derson, the famous Broadwa! | playwright.
 l Miss Stuart and Ross Alexande
 head the cast which also includes
 Frank McHugh, Helen Lowell
 Phillip Reed, Joseph Cawthorn
 Ruth Donnelly and Dorothy Dare
 William McGann directed the pic
 ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

society women.
 The plot is crammed with thrill ing action, intense dramatic situn- tions, tremendous suspense and a most unusual triangular romance.
 In "Bordetrtown," Muni has the role of a foreign youth fired with inordinate ambition, who drudges at hard labor all day and studies for attacking an opposing lawyer law at night. only to be disbarred
 Dauntless, he goes to a border town, where he rises to riches and power in the community as the proprietor of the most fashionable night club and gambling resort.
 The co-feattfre is Maybe It's Love" starring Gloria Stuart and Ross Alexander.
 The story deals with a pretty stenographer who is in love with the office manager. He returns her affection but shies at the al- tar. Finally the boss son becomes interested and by following her married sisters recipe for landing husband, she succeeds in obtain ing a proposal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
LYRIC

Paul Muni, starring in Border tOnw," opens tomorrow at he Lyric theater.
 The picture, suggested by Carroll Graham's novel, is a stark realis- tic picturization of the colorful life in town on the American border, with its night clubs and gambling resorts frequented by American millionaires and bored society wo- men seeking diversion.
 In this atmosphere that Paul Muni, in the role of foreign youth rises to riches and power as the proprietor of fashionable Aight club and gaming hall. Hand some, magnetic, he is loved by twa women. one q fiery adventures. who stays her husband to try tc win him, and, when scorned charges him with the murder. The part is played by Bette Davis. whe is said to surpass even her splen' did performance in "Of H u m n Bondage"
 The other woman in the triangu- lar romance is an American society woman, who plays with the hand some young proprietor of the night club, q irritation which the mad youth takes seriously, and which ends in tragedy.
 Margaret Lindsay has the role of this woman. Then entire csat is a talented one and includes s u h players as Eugene Palette, Rob- ert Barrat, Henry ONeill, Gavin Gordon, Hobart Cavanaugh, Wit liam Davidson, Arthur Stone, Viv- ian Tobin and Soledad Jiminez.
 The companion feature is s.Htraight from the Heart" An ab- sorbingly interesting story enacted by splendid cast, it is of especial interest because it brings us Baby Jane, only three and half years old, but, in our opinion the most Important screen find" in long fiu1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Chls' Club Director
 On Welfare Program
Miss Kathleen Crowley Invited to Address State Con- ference on Crime and Recreation

, probation officer of the local city court, has been asked to approach the general subject of Crime from the standpoint of recreation. The invitation came from Richard K. Goodwin, representing the pro- gram committee of the State Con- ference on Social Work.
 A number of Waterbury agencies and organizations will be represent ed at the annual conference, which will be held under the auspices Ot the Department of Public Welfare.
 Program Outlined
 In his letter to Miss Crowley MT Goodwin described part of the con- ference program as follows:
 The State Conference of Social Work, meeting in Hartford in April, will hold its first session on the 12th. During the morning of that tables, based on the topic, What Is wrong with the present picture as we see it'. The program com mittee of the conference has asked me to arrange for round table uh- der this general topical heading. to discuss specifically Crime and It's Prevention in Connecticut"
 The leader of this round table will be Professor Jerome Davis of Yale University. We have asked MT Paul w. Garrett, who conduct ed the jail survey in Connecticut and who is to be connected with the Federal Crime Advisory Com mittee, to summarize the picture lin twenty minute talk, after which we have listed about twenty individuals who will tell us what Is wrong with the present picture as they see it, relating their own particular view points to the gen. eral subjects. Crime and its pre- vention in Connecticut" We would very much like to have you cover the general topic from the stand point of Recreation" and give us some constructive criticism.
 4 round table on crime is rather an innovation at State Confer ence of Social Work in Connecticut, and, so far as l know, no other or ganization has attempted such a thing. The program committee or the conference felt that 1t was time that Connecticut began think ing of crime in terms of coordina- tion and correlation of the Varius agencies and institutions which are all interested in the field, and, therefore, we are inviting leaders dealing with the various phases ot crime treatment, to get together and exchange criticisms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
GARDEN

Irene Dunne, who plays the title role In Sweet Adeline" the big Warner Bros. operetta, now showing at the Garden Theater, is one of the most equab persons in pictures.
 Calm, pleasant and smiling she goes about her work with no noticeable change under any con dition.
 sweet Adeline" is a gigantic musical spectacle by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II, who , also wrote the catchy songs Others in the cast with Miss Dunne and Woods are Hugh Her. bert, Ned Sparks. Joseph Caw' thorn, Louis Calhern. Winfred Shaw, Nydia Westman, Dorothy Dare and Phil Began. Coming tomorrow Monday, Tues day, the most thrilling mysterious drama "The Ghost Walks" starring June Collyer and John Milan. Tho companion feature will be Lone Cowboy" with Jackie Coop CT. Added attraction today and to- morrow, the last chapter of Law Of The Wild".
 Next Saturday brings q new ser ial, "The Mystery Mountain, with Ken Maynard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
ANN HARDING IN
 POLL ATTRACTION
Starred in "Enchanted April" Opening To-day;
 Good Companion

Now current at Poli's Is "The Lives of Bengal Lancer" with Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone and Sir Guy Standing in the leading roles and the critics and reviewers of this picture didn't say half enough about 1t when they pro- claimed 1t the best of all pictures that have been made in recent years. Here is without q doubt, the best film both in regards to cast and story that has been shown in Waterbury in q long time and it will be many q day before an- other comes along that will com- pare with 1t in any way.
 Miss this picture which will bs at this popular theater until Tues- day night and you will miss one of the great screen treats of all time. on the same program and sharing honors is Roger Pryor and Esther Ralston in Strange Wives. a comedy that has all the ingredl- ents of great entertainment.
 Wednesday will usher in another double feature program that is su- perb. The first feature is Warner Oland, the willy celestial, in the role of Charlie Chan, against the title of this episode being Char lie Chan in Paris' and if you have been captivated with the others of this popular series of thrillers, mystery and thrills which pack Up on each other, here is an addition- al treat for you.
 The other feature on the same program, unbelievable as it is, will be Ann Harding in "Enchanted Aprir' and there is no need of try- ing to say anything about this de- mure and talented actress and the work that she has given us ard does in this picture. Here is a treat of all treats and it is only at Polls that you ever find two fea- lures of this caliber on the same program.
 As an additional treat on Wednesday night there will also be the Radio Talent Quest Audi- tions and this week there is every sort of talent that it is possible to secure-musieians, singers, danc- CTS, mountain singers from the hills of Wolcott: ropers from the plains of Brooklyn, and other di- versified talent will compete for the prizes of the evening, which Is closely contested at all times.
 Harry Shaw, who is rapidly be- coming a favorite in town will be on hand to handle the affair and this is the assurance that there will also be some select guest artists that he will bring with hin to add sparkling zest to these programs which are different from the other cut-and-dried affairs that have been shown locally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
Promising Pictures Featured at Local 7heaters
MARVELLOUS STAGE
 SHOW HERE TO-DAY.
State Offers High Class Vaudeville and Rudy
 ValIee's New Film


 Rudy Vallee's mamoth musical spectacle, Sweet Music," heads the marvellous screen and stage show which Is to be enjoyed today, Sunday and Monday at Warner Brothers State theater. Sweet Music tops anything Warner Brothers have ever attempted in screen musicals and they have pro- duced the most sensational and outstanding ones in the indusary.
 There is a fascinating romance, plenty of hilarious comedy, clever dancing, gorgeous spectacles and a beautiful chorus. Rudy Is su- perb. He proves himself a con. summate actor as well as croon- CT. Lovely Ann Dvorak is dis covered" in the picture. She proves herself an excellent dancer and possessed ia beautiful voice. Helen Morgan also gives finished performance in her dramatic role.
 Rudy Vallee's Connecticut Yam kees appear in person with their red-hot rhythm, as aslo does the Frank and Milt Britton orchestra in their comical stunts of smash ing musical instruments, while they make merry music.
 Scores of beautiful girls appear in the dances and ensembles which were staged by Bobby Connolly. For novelty and spectacle these have not been surpassed.
 There is an unusually large cast of clever players in support of Vallee, Ned Sparks, the dead pan comedian, providing hilarious laughter, as the four flushing agent for Miss Dvorag, Allen Jen- kins, as a publicity man for Val- lee, who gets all the press notices for himself instead of for his boss, deserves credit for his exceptional characterization, as also does Alice White as the dumb chorus girl who tries ot force a gun-wedding on Vallee and winds up by marry ing his press agent.
 Joseph Cawthorn and Al Sheen, the latter famout in the team ot Gallagher and Shean, provide nc little mirth as the sponsors of a radio hour. Others in the cast who deserve special mention are Rob- ert Armstrong, William B. David son, Russell Hicks, Philip Reed and Addison Richards.
 On the stage the State offers an other galaxy of Broadway's fav- orite vaudeville entertainers. 1n. ] cluded are The Juggling Nelsons The Dixie Four, late stars of Ted Lewis revue, Joe Morris & Go. in Tt Might Happen to You Mills and Martin with Jean Austin in we Have All the Fun" and the beautiful Lynn-Burno Revue. Here is entertainment that tops any thing being offered in any othei theater in New England today and capacity houses should be in evi- dence at every performance. Plar to attend the matinees.
 Matinee prices adults 25 and 35 cents, children 10 cents are ir effect until p. m. today. Evening prices prevail all day tomorrow Sunday, children however VII be admitted for 10 cents until p. m. Don't miss this great show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02

London, ,(UP)-Hoilywood stars still are Brltain's favorite movie entertainment, to judge by the re- cent voting of 125,OOO Britishers.
 For the third year in succession film fans of Great Britain recorded their screen likes and dislikes.. The census showed that the ma jorlty of British fllmgoers still evince a marked preference for Hollywood stars over their native ones.
 The male star at the top of the poll was George Arliss. He was followed. in order of preference by Clark Gable, Wallace Beery Give Brook, Robert Montgomery and Ronald Colman. The six fa- forite feminine stars were Norma Shearer, Marie Dressler, Greta Garbo, Kay Francis, Marlene Diet rich and Katherine Hepburn.
 Clark Gable, who took second place among male stars this year was only twenty eight in 1888 while Maurice Chevalier on the other hand has dropped from fifth to nineteenth place. Constance Bennett has slumped in favor from No. ? feminine star to No. 23 Katherine Hepburn, who holds sixth place this year, did not even figure in the 1888 list.
 The most unpopular stars were James Cagney and Mae West. Las year they were John Gilbert ant Mary Pickford, who does not ap pear on this years list at all.
 British filmdom fared better ti the list of favorite directors, whicl was headed by Alexander Corda Although Corda is not British, mos of his best known films, includini "The Private Life of Henry VIII and "Catherine the Great" wer' made in Britain. Ernst Lubitsch last years favorite director, nov is seoon dafter Corda.
 The most popular films show in this country, according to tn census, were, in order of prefer ence. "Cavalcade," "The Private Lifeof Henry VIII" "I Was Spy" ''Tugboat Annie" and "Th Kid from Spain."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-03-02
CAMEO

One of the greatest casts of radio and screen stars ever assem- bled to play important roles comes to the Cameo theater tomorrow when the biggest and best musical comedy sensation of the year "Transatlantic Merry Round" begins a two day engagement.
 Headed by Jack Benny, Nancy Carroll and Gene Raymond, it in- cludes Sydney Howard, who Is known as Englands Chaplin, Mitzi Green, Sid Silvers, Frank Parker, the Boswell Sisters, Sidney Black mer, Ralph Morgan, Shirley Grey Sam Hardy, Patsy Kelly, William