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The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Herbert Risks
Life for Art

Two of the funniest scenes
which Hugh Herbert has in the
new Warner Brothers picture,
We're In the Money" now show
ing at the Earle Theater, proved
to be the most dangerous he has
ever had to do.
In the first Of these scenes he
had to drive a roadster with
Henry O'Neill and Ross Alexander
in the front seat with him,
through heavy traffic, at 40 miles
an hour. Time after time he mar
rowly missed hitting trolley cars
and trucks.
This scene is made hilariously
funny by the dialogue which &C.
companies the mad ride. Hugh
confesses to his fellow passengers
that he has only driven a car
twice in his life, has no license to
drive and besides the car doesn't
belong to him.
If this wasn't dangerous enough,
the scene he was required to do
two days later certainly was.
In this scene, made in the
waters off Wilmington, Calf, he
had to drive a small boat with a
powerful outboard motor at top
speed. On some of the fast turns
he barely escaped bad upsets.
Once he skidded on a turn and
the rear end of the boat struck
the landing stage with force
enough to tear the motor loose
from the stern of the boat.
"We're In the Money" is a
Warner Bros. production, with
Joan Blondell and Glenda Far
rell and a big cast of featured
players in support: Hugh Her
bert, Ross Alexander, Hobart Cav
anaugh. Phil Regan, Anita Kerry,
Henry O'Neill. and others.
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Benny Bestor
Feud Ends

Jack Benny and Don Bestor
have patched up their "feud."
From now on the comedian and
the bandmaster will be the best
of friends, although Don has stood
for considerable kidding during
their Sunday night programs
because he insists on wearing
spats.
The "fude" has been one of
the phenomena of the cur
rent radio season. What started
as a joke soon was taken
seriously by listeners throughout
the country. The climax was
reached a few Sundays ago when
Bestor and his band walked off"
the program. Many radio editors
received queries from their read
ers wanting to know if Don and
Jack had permanently severed re-
lations, and if so, whether some
thing could not be done about
bringing them together again.
1t all started back at Christ
mas time when Jack gave every
member of the cast, with the ex.
ception of Bestor, a present. For
months listeners heard him wor-
rying about what to buy the band
leader. Bestor took the position
that Benny was stalling-that he
really had no intention of get
ting him anything. Jack consid.
cred this an unfriendly attitude
and started criticizing the musi.
cianship of Don and his boys.
Feeling that he had been in
suited, Don decided to leave the
program-all in fun, of course.
Actually. Benny and Bestor are
the best of friends and have been
for years. They were associated
in vaudeville long before either
of them thought of radio as a
means of earning their bread and
butter. They were first teamed
for the air in the spring of 1884
and are now taking in their Sec
ond series together. Don himself,
with his orchestra. is now appear.
ing in person on the stage of
Loew's Fox Theater.
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
BY LLOYD PANTAGES

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 80. - A
platter full of chatter. This in
dustry has just witnessed one of
the greatest phenomena since
Greta Garbo appeared in "The
Torrent" and that phenomena is
Eleanor Powell. Unknown to the
screen, in Broadway Melody of
1885," she wrapped up the picture
with her own lily white hands and
emerges as one of the greatest
stars ever to appear before a cam
era. She has youth, beauty, fig
ure, acting ability, in addition to
dancing prowess that is almost
unbelievable in it's ease and exc
cution. The audiences refused to
believe that she does as many taps
(Which. are audibly recorded, be-
cause her technique is so effort
less you cannot see her feet move.
Only a few months ago she was
under contract to Fox Films who
thought so little of her that she
only appeared for a brief two
minutes in the George White
Scandals" At the moment Louis
B. Mayer, head of Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer, eagerly tells anyone who
will listen (and they will gladly =,
that he wouldn't sell Miss Powell's
contract for a million dollars
and that's going some for a new
conner.
It is nice to report that Mady
Christians will not be leaving this
cinema city after all. When she
first came out, on an M. G. M.
contract, she was dissatisfied with
her roles. Ernst Lubitch, great
friend of hers, said not to become
discouraged, when the proper role
came along-the sort of thing she
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thereupon wired Mr.. Lee Shubert
q $4,000 cash offer to release
Eleanor Powell from the paper
which bound her to a musical
comedy.
After thinking it over. Mr.. shu-
bert came to the conclusion that
Eleanor Powell at $3.50 per week
on an Equity contract land with
the picture boosting) was better
bargain than the Mayer cash. So
Eleanor Powell opens next Mon
day night in Boston in "At Home
Abroad" and must stay with tho
show during the New York run.
Beatrice Lille and Ethel Waters
are stars of the production, with
Miss Powell featured. AS soon
&c she iSs released Miss Powell
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Lampkin to Play
For River Cruise

From the office of B. B. Wills.
president of the Potomac River
Line, operating the steamer Po-
tomac, comes the announcement
that Phil Lampkin and his Chief
tain Pacemakers will appear in
person and provide the dance
music on the Midnight Frolic
Cruise. The appearance was ar
ranged through the Loew's Fox
The Frolic will get under way
Sentemher /
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What Is This S. A.

"The enormous popularity of
Fredric March is living refuta-
ton of the exhibitors howl about
the Importance of sex appeal. He
has none of the S. A. of Clark
Gable, Gary Cooper or John Gil.
bert"-Helen Starr in Liberty.
Is that so? Well. who am I to
dispute a lady on this point. I re-
serve the right to object though,
when the distinguished Mr.. George
Jean Nathan in his book Passing
Judgements" asserts that such
two-husbands girls as Mary Pick
ford and Ina Claire, Carlo, Helen
Hayes, Lynn Fontanne and Eva
La Gallienne are in the itleSs
class. La Pickford, as an up and
coming star, was alive with what
it takes and I can bring thousand
to back her against such as Judith
Anderson, who is among those Mr..
Nathan prefers as an example OF
8 A.
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Lavish Costuning

Lavish Costuming
Irving Berlin can take bow for
tickling your ear with such melo-
dies as Isn't This a Lovely Day."
"Cheek to Cheek" TOP Hat,
White Tie and Tails" The Pic.
colino" and mo Strings"
Dwight Taylor's story for "Top
Hat is a mistaken identity yarn
that is stretched out to the point
where it becomes thinner than Or
phanage skim milk. That nifty
Wisecracker, Helen (As Thousands
Cheer Broderick, is neglected by
the authors, but manages to sal
wage a few good laughs. Edward
Everett Horton and Eric Blore
also help out the comedy.
Top Hat" in the final analysis
is a dancing picture, and a whiz
bang of it's kind. It is ousting
Katie Hepburn's "Alice Adams"
(Which is doing much better than
paying the rent), in order to get
the benefit of a pre-Labor Day
opening.
Powell Hits
Eleanor Powell must be good
in Broadway Melody of 1886" !"
For Louis B. Mayer, of M-G-M,
who usually knows what he is
talking about, saw it screened
and Immediately ordered a star
build.up for the tap-dancing Miss
Powell.
Then he discovered that the
MesSrs. Shubert had contract
with the dancer that interfered
with the studio plans. Mr.. Mayer
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dancer Of mOVleIand GlngeT hOgerS was
lucky enough to catch hold of his coat tails
and was whired with him right to the top
of the ladder of success.
"Top Hat" tho latest Astaire-Rogers fea-
ture was screened yesterday, comes to RKO
Keith s on Sunday. 1t is 100 minutes of frothy
farce, filled to the brim with the rat-tat-a-tat
of the flying Astaire feet in solo dance, and
accompanying the shapely Ginger Rogers in
flashy ballroom twirling. 1t has also some
Irving Berlin songs that are really top tunes.
For it's supreme dancing moment Top
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The big-wigs of Hollywood have
The Washington times., 1935-08-30
Peqqy Joyce Set

Peggy Joyce has been signed
for the role of the Charm Teacher
in "Collegiate," featuring Joe Pen
ner and Jack Oakie. .. &C.. :.
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will fly to Hollywood to resum
her picture work.
Ed VS.. Victor

will fly to Hollywood to resume
her picture work.
Ed VS.. Victor
One or two of the New York
critics think Ed Arnold will be a
formidable candidate for the best
acting honors of 1885 after "Dia-
mond Jim" is generally released
His characterization of Diamond
Jim Brady" in the Universal pic
ture, which is breaking all attend
ance records at the old Roxy Thea
ter in New York, drew 100 per
cent set of rave notices.
l still think that the winner OF
the academy gold medal for 1885
will be the actor who Surpasses
Victor MacLaglen's Gyppo Nolan
of THE Informer." It is regret
table that this superlative piece
of acting was revealed in a pic
ture that so many regular pa
irons of the movies Snubbed
when presented here. Why not
bring it back?
Having seen Diamond Jim," I
am of the opinion that the best
performance Ed Arnold has given
the screen remains as Joan CraW-
ford's drunken husband in Sadie
Mckee" The role OF Diamond
lin Brady is the kind that an
actor dreams about and seldom
gets. Arnold is in front of the
camera for 80 per cent of the
footage, in a colorful. period
story about New York's most law
ish spender, but many of the
things Ed arnold does lack the
conviction and ring of reality
that made his Sadie Mckee per-
formance memorable.
Purely Personal
Some purely personal opinions:
Silliest nomination of the week:
The proposal of some of Jimmy
Walkers New York friends that
he take the place OF the lamented
Will Rogers as Americas ace
humorist.
Stronger than any of the legis-
lative or statesmen arguments
against war are the newsreel shots
from Italy and Adds Ababa show
ing the feverish preparations to
plunge the world into another
orgy of blood and debts.
Warner Brothers suggests as
the best short of 1885. Romance
of the West" which originated in
their studios. 1t is a good nomi-
nation inasmuch as it marks the
first attempt by Technicolor to
film in the outdoors with pig
ments of many hues. In this picS
ture we're Henry Armetta, Phil
Regan and Dorothy Dare and the
Annapolis Farewell" invitation
audience which saw it gave it a
great big hand. Which it de.
served.
The big-Wigs of HOLLYWOOD have
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decided that the 1ittle-wigs are
getting too much screen credit.
In other words that too many
names which mean absolutely
nothing to movie audiences are
flashed on before the actual screen
story begins. The fashion experts
and the various technicians are
yelling murder but Hollywood re-
ports that the reform and the
shorter screen credits will begin
right away. No matter how many
authors work on a story only two
will be honored in the screen
showing. I agree with this studio
New Deal. If you don't think the
movies overdo these things just
take a look at the names which
are tackled on to Garbo's new pic
ture, "Anna Karenina." and on
the Astaire-R Rogers feature, Top
Hat" Everybody but the studio
rat rets a roentinn
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will eaten Oh as did the Continental May say that fine
exhibition of fancy footwor full of gorgeous production
value and gracefully executed by the stars But for the
choice erpschore of this picture with Fred Astair
entrance taps fast and furious wien he they
leave you almost breahless He undspuaby tops taps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
District Meeting Tonight

mClIOCAo ol SdoPCL S' )aNAob cA 2 post No. 136. American Legion, and of its auxiliary unit will at- tend the second district meeting of both organizations to be held this evining at the state armory of An sonia. The second district includes all posts in New Haven county. Peach Shortcakc Supper Tomorrow
 The peach supper of the parish society of St. Pauls P. E. church. will be served at the parish house on Manville street tomorrow eve ming and is expected to draw the usual heavy patronage from Water vile and other places. The meal will pc served from to p. m. and the menu will consist of sliced cold meats, baked beans, salads, rolls and peaches and cream or peach shortcake.
 Briefs
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Book of Cooke street have returned from a vacation spent at Atlantic City. N. J., and Bantam lake.
 John Mccarthy, Jr., of Edgehill avenue has returned from visit with Francis Torrent of Norfolk.
 Frederick Frazier and family have moved from Sheffield street to Loac Oak avenue.
 Mrs. George o. Monroe and daughter, Miss Gladys Monroe vice. principal of Sprague gram mar school. have returned to their cottage at Bayview beach, Milford after spending few days at their home on Wheeler street.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Green oi Colonial avenue have been enter taining MT. and Mrs. Louis Peet and Misses Beatrice and Margaret Peet of New Milford.
 MT. end Mrs. Roderick w. Tooley of New Britain, formerly of Bon air avenue, recently visited local relatives
 Mrs. Robert Cosgriff of Cooke street, who has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Hannah O'Leary of Hoboken, has returned to her home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
Garden Club Stages
 Annual Floral Show
Beautiful Exhibit, SpIenddly Attended, to Close To-
 night-Special Awards Recommended By Judges

1 Dumschot; (any other color) first, Mrs. Therson Killarin; second, Mrs. Therson 4Killarin; third, F.. H. Payne; (best spike in the show; first, H. w. Schmidtz; (for spike of variety) Marion Eliza beth.
 Class C-Dahlias: (white) first, Olga Boileau; second, F. A. Cal kins; third, Edith Leas; (yellow and cream) first, second and third. E. c. Hobbs; (orange, buff or bronze) first, N. Corcoran; second. Alfred Wieha; third, F. A. Calkins; l Cred, crimson or maroon) first, Edith Leas; second, c. E. Hobbs third, F. A. Calkins; (pink, salmon or rose) first, Edith Leas; second, Alfred Wieha; third, Frank Gay lord; (lilac or mauve) first, F. A. Calkins; second, Frank Gaylord; ; third, Edith Leas; (violet or pur- ple) first, F. A. Calkins; second, Miss Jennie Hinman; (bi-color) first, c. E. Hobbs; second, N Corcoran; third, G. w. Metz; l (pompons) first and second, F. A. Calkins; third, N. Corcoran.
 ROCK OuFUen IlUnlS
 Class D-Specimen rock garden plants: (rock or pot grown) first, R. E. Ellis; second, Mary E. Hars- ley; third, Mrs. Edward Wallace; Class E. miniature gardens; first, Edmund Foster; second, D. w. Foster; third, R. s. Ellis (artistic arrangement) Class F, gladioli: | first, Mrs. H. w. Stevens; second, Mrs. Vernon Cole; third. Mrs. Gustave Metz; honorable mention, Mrs. H. w. Stevens; class F, CD first, Mrs. H. w. Stevens; Class G, dahlias, first, Helen Stoddard; /; second, G. W. Metz; third. Mrs. Anna Metz; Class H, formal cen terpiece, first, Mrs. R. H. Kings ley; second, Mrs. John A. Coe;
 Class I-G) arrangement of flowers mirrored in glass, metal. or water on card tables supplied by committee: First, Mrs. A. R. Ash born; second, Helen Stoddard; third, Mrs. Samuel Bristol; CD modernistic mirror arrangement, first, Miss Merchant; second. Mrs. Vernon Cole; third, Miss Margaret Croft; Class J, arrangement of flowers with accessories in shadow boxes, fret, Mrs. H. Branch ; first, Clarence Bartlett; first. Ralph Kingsley; second, Mrs. E.. T. Can dee; third, Mrs. F. H. Kingsley; third, Mrs. Vernon Cole; third, Mrs. H. w. Stevens.
 Mrs. Edward Wallace Scores.
 Class K, arrangement of flowers with any plant material in niches, first, Mrs. Edward Wallace: sec ond, Dorothy Crawford; second, Mrs. R. H. Kingsley; third, Mrs. U. c. Kelsey; third, Mrs. P. T. Candee; third, Mrs. Vernon Cole; honora ble mention, Oscar Warren i; Class L, arrangement of any flow CTS with any other plant material in any type of container. first, Mrs. Jennie Hinman; second. Miss E. l.. Coe; second, Clarence Gold smith; third, Mrs. E. T. Candee: special award, first, A. R. Ash born; second, E. K. Samson. Jr.; Class M, arrangement in vase of vines, branches, seeds, berries and small fruits, first. Mrs. A. H. Ash born; second, Mrs. H. w. Stevens: third, F. H. Payne; honorable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
Two Sisters Placed
 On Paralysis List
Unusual Cases Called to Attention of Health OflclasJ
 Local Boy Fatally Stricken in Jamaica, L. l. .sEi

Dr. E. J. Godfrey, local health officer, stated when talked with to- day that it was likely that the lo- cal schools might open on the SSrds He saw no immediate alarm in the situation here because of the re- porting of the latest two eases.
 The number of active cases In Waterbury are now being gradual. ly reduced, he said, as patients arS being released. Yesterday one case was released from a local hospital.
 48 Cases Total
 There are now 27 active cases in the city. Since the outbreak of the disease in Waterbury on July 10th, last, . total of AS cases have been reported. The report of Dr. Godfrey today indicates that 21 cases have been discharged from the isolation wards. -yA
 Thomas Govanello of 60 Russell street, four and one-half years olds did yesterday morning in Queens boro hospital, Jamaica, l.. I. He was the son of MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Govanello and was with his parents on visit to Long Island when stricken. A local undertakes brought the body back to Water- bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
GEORGE W. PORCH DIED YESTERDAY
Lived Most of Life Here Legion District Meet-
 ing Tonight
WATERVlLLE

In the death of George W. Porch, W hich occurred yesterday morning at his home at 21 Har- yard street, Waterville has lost an- other of the older and most high ly respected residents. MT. Porch was born in Bristol, 70 years ago but had spent practically all ot his life in Waterville. With his re- t'rement about ten years ago, he was one of the best known car penters in the Naugatuck valley. He was engaged in the building busi- ness for years and had established an enviable reputation as a crafts man and an efficient building con- tractor.
 Surviving are two sons, George Porch of Harvard street and New ell Porch of Boyden street; q daughter, Mrs. Joseph Deeley; a step-daughter, Mrs. Frederick Tyler; a step-son, Frederick Ben- nett os Bristol; two brothers, John Porch of Bristol and Fred Porch of Torrington; sister, Mrs. Ida Beftley of Torrington; and four grandchildren.
 Rev. Raymond M. D. Adams, rector of St. Paurs Episcopal church, will conduct the funeral services at the home, 21 Harvard street, at o'clock on Thursday afternoon. The burial will be in the family plot in Waterville ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
Local Jobless Found Physically Incompetent to Work
CEDDES AVE. YOUTH
 IN TROUBLE AGAIN
Recently Released With Regrets Faces New
 Charge

Freed in ci-y court less than three weeks ago on charges or theft of gasoline with the regret" of the judge, Anthony Plungis, 22, of IA Geddes terrace, ran into the law again last night when he was arrested by Patrolman Michael Karpelman on charges of operat- ing while license was suspended and operating with illegal markers. The charges will be heard Satur- day morning, Patrolman Karpel- man being the only witness at a brief Introductory hearing this morning.
 Plungis and a companion were arrested August 3Srd on Frank street by Patrolman Ernest Pakul, the officer being almost run down a moment later by car contain | ing Pdungis' bEother, James, and another youth. In the pursuit which followed, James Plungis was shot through the neck by a bullet from the policeman's gun. The car in which he and his companion were riding, allegedly taken with out permission, was found wrecked on Highland avenue after another attempt to run down 8 policeman. with Patrolman Karpelman being the near-victim in the latter at tempt, James Plungis and the other youth were captured an hour later, and in city court were bound over to the superior court for trial
 Judge Edward Mascolo, who also presided this morning, discharged Anthony Plungis and the other youth who surrendered, but said at the time that he did so with regret, since it was obvious that the four were on Frank street for no good purpose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11
COAL COMP PANIES
 FIGHT NEW LAW

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 11-(UP) Sixteen Harlan county coal com- panies today were prepared for a legal battle against the recently enacted Guffey coal bill. They an- nounced they would refuse to sub- mi. to the code it authorizes. A petition for an injunction to pre- vent enforcement of the bills pro- visions was filed in federal court here. Seldo, R. Glenn, internal revenue collector for the Kentucky district, was named defendant.
 Charging that the law is uncon- stitutional, the plaintiffs alleged that the IS per cent tax on total production, one of it's chief features is an attempt by congress under the guise of taxation to punish those producers unwilling to sur render their constitutional right"
 The 16 companies listed com bined average monthly sales of $654,750, on which the 15 per cent tax would amount to $92,200. Un- der the act, 90 per cent of the tax collected would be returned to operators who comply with the measure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-09-11

Mrs. Addison R. Ashborn's ex- hibit of foliage. berries and fruits was given a special award in Class M as the semi-annual Waterbury flower show opened yesterday at the Bunker Hill Congregational church under the auspices of the Waterbury Garden club. The ex- hibition will close tonight. A. R. Ashborn was given a special award for an arrangement of swamp grasses and pond lilies and second prize was given to E. K. Samson, Jr., for display of flowers.
 Judges are: Mrs. c. N. Trow- bridge, Milford; Mrs. Leo Miller, Stratford; Mrs. Charles Larkin, Middlebury; Mrs. Alex Cumming, Bristol; Mrs. Leo Miller, Stratford; Mrs. Walter Dallas, Harry Hills and pr. H. W. Stevens of Water bury. Prizes Awarded.
 Blue, red and white ribbons. fol first, second and third prizes, re. |spectively, were awarded to the following:
 Specimen blooms-Class A: Cal endulas: first and second, F. H. Payne; third, H. F. Burke: cos mos: first, Mrs. Charles Gold smith: second, Gratia Booth third, R. s. Ellis; marigolds Clarge) first, Mrs. M. R. Hatch: second and third, F. H. Payne; (small) first and second. Leonora A. Knight; third, Gratia Booth; zinnias: first, Mrs. Robert Croft; second, Mrs. Charles Chrisman; third, F. E. Hess; first. Mrs. Ed ward Wallace; second, R. H. Kingsley; third, F. H. Payne; asters: first, Mrs. Frank Gaylord.
 Mrs. Goldsmith Winner.
 Petunias: first, Mrs. Charles Goldsmith; second, Mrs. M, R, Hatch; third, Walter Shannon; roses: first and second, Mrs John A. Coe; third, Mrs. R. E Colcard; scabiosa: first, Mrs. Ed ward Wallace; second, Mrs Charles Goldsmith; third, F. H. Payne; verbenas: first, F. H. Payne; nasturtiums: F. H. Payne; second, Mrs. F.. E. Hess; third Peggy Minnamon; cockscomb: first. D. W. Foster; second. Mrs John A. Coe; third, Mrs. Sophia Goldwir; annual phlox: first, F H. Payne; snapdragons: F. H Payne.
 Any other flower: first, Mrs. s N. Lincoln; second, Mrs. John A Coe; third, Leon I. Wood; peren. nials: first, R. S. Ellis; second Mrs. Edward Wallace; third, Mrs Walter Shannon; ageratum: first Walter Shannon; second. Mrs. Ed ward Wallace; third, R. S. Ellis; Class B, gladiolus: (white) first F. H. Payne; second.' H. w Schmidtz; third, H. W. Schmidtz; (pink) first and second, H. w Schmidtz; third, F. H. Payne; Cred or scarlet) first. second. and third, H. W. Schmidtz; (purple) first, H. w. Schmidtz; (lavender) first and second. H. w. Schmidtz; third, F. H. Payne.
 Dahlias Shown.
 (Yellow) first. F. H.. Payne; second and third. Carl J. Dunn schot; (cream or buff) first, H. w Schmidtz; second, F. H. Payne; third, Carl J. Dumschot; (smoky) first, Clare Jean Bartlett; second H. W. Schmidtz; third. Carl J