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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
CAMEO

An unusual screen treat ia in store at the Cameo Theatet for those lovers of screen melo. drama who prefer the red -blooded "thrilr film to the subtitle. suphis' ticated drawing room drama. "Mef of the Night" the Columbia film which opens Sunday amply Nlli the bill, with a highly exciting and suspenseful screen story.
 Authored for the screen by Lam bert Hillyer, who also directed the film, "Men of the Night" concern. the experiences of a young, movie. struck girl in the film city, who bJ the stress of circumstances, ii forced into an em barrassing com plicity with a gang of jewel thieves The interest is heightened when . two listed, young detective takes [ liking to the girl, but is led to be- lieve that his affection is being uset by her to betray him to the cfim inals.
 Bruce Cabot and Judith Alien two of the more popular screei players, register convincing DOT trayals as the officer and the sus pected accompllce.
 The companion f eaturo | "Sweet Adeline".
 The story is the thrilling TO nance of the charming ( ughte of a Hoboken beer galn' pro prietor who is ardently hvVed D! a Broadway song plugger and Major fin the U. s. Army.
 Irene Dunne has the role of th, beer garden songbird. with Donal' Woods portraying the young sonI writer.
 Four of Hollyweod's most, tai ented comedians take part in tn production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
ALHAMBRA

"sweet Adeline," the sensa. tional musical comedy hit by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammer. stein II that set all New York a-whistling, now comes to the screen as the latest of the War ner Bros. gigantic musical spe- cials, and is scheduled as the flea. ture attraction at the Alhambra Theater on Sunday.
 Irene Dunne, favorite singing appear in the stellar role. sup ented cast of comedy and dra- on voice became famous In such "Irene," Sweetheart Time" and others.
 The picture Is laid in the glam- orous Broadway theatrical dis trict; a fashionable trysting place for young bloods and their lady loves on the outskirts of the city in . picturesque Hoboken beer garden of the gay nineties.
 The companion feature Is "Men of the Night" with Bruce Cabot and Judith Allen.
 The film tells the story of a girl who comes to Hollywood with the ambition to become q motion pie ture star, and finds herself. much soner than she expected, working as waitress in a drive-in sand wich stahd. She falls into the hands of Q racketeer and at the same time meets a detective. The romance and aclon that ensue from this sltua ton is said to make a thrilling and entertaining picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
CONTROVERSIAL
 OF INTEREST HERE
Measure Would Avert Fu- ture Contests for
 POStmastership

In view of the battle now under- way for the Waterbury postmaster ship between acting James T. kel- ley and Commissioner Charles Bab- In, this city has A special interest in a bill now before the senate in which Senator Joseph O'Mahoney of Wyoming asks that all postmas- ters In first and second class off, fees be chosen through the class flied civil service and appointed for q life term.
 The bill, now being heard by a senate committee, will take effect Jan. 1, 1928 If 1t succeeds in pass ing both houses of congress. IT such q law were now In effect, MT Kelley would automatically be- come postmaster for Waterbury, and could not untu death except by special order of the postmaster general.
 Senator O'Mahoney was an as- sistant postmaster general until this year, reslgning to run for the senate in him home state. Due to his intimate knowledge of the post office department, his bill is being studied with careful interest by congressman. 1t would mean the end of party patronage as Tar as postmasterships are concerned.
 His bill says, in part: Appoint ments to positions of postmaster of the first and second classes shall be made by the promotion or trons- fer of qualified employees of the postal service unless upon Tecom- mendation by the Postmaster Gen. eral the Civil Service Commission shall by examination find that the present incumbent to be qualified for the appointment and unless in any case the Postmaster General shall certify to the commission | that there Is no cmploye working at the vacancy office who is qual- | flied for promotion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
LYRIC

Warner Bros new musical smash hit starring Irene Dunne, heads the double feature at the Lyric theater Sunday and Mon- day.
 The picture is taken from the sensational Broadway hit by Jer- ome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein 1T and Is crammed with hilarious comedy, delightful romance and stirring drama In addition to its gigantic speciality numbers.
 Unique dancing numbers are staged by Bobby Connolly on novel and mammoth sets with scores of Hollywood's most beau- tiful girls taking part.
 The music of this operetta. writ ten by the authors of he musical somedy, contains some of the most popular songs of the day. lin addi. ton 10 the eight in the orogina show, two new songs were writ. ten specially for the screen version Five of these songs are sung by Irene Dunne alone. She sings two others with Phil Began the singine cop of radio fame who also sing' son song solo. Dorothy Dare Broadway musical comedy star sings popular ballad while Hugl Herbert and Nydia Westman vii be heard in a comedy duet. The picture Is laid In the glam, orous period of the gay nlnetiei ith the Broadway theatrical worlt as its setting. Irene Dunne has tn role of singer in her fathers fa. nous Hoboken beer garden whicf is the rendezvous of theatrical foll and New York's young bioods ant men about town. Donald Wood plays opposite her In the romanti, role with Louis Salhern as hI | rival.
 The co-feature is Men of Tn, | Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
STRAND

A gorgeous medley of girls, mu- sic, comedy mad stirring football scenes awaits local theatergoers when they see College Rythm" which heads tho double feature program opening at Warmers Strand tomorrow. Joe Penner America's favorlte radio star, heads the cast in this, his first flea. ture length picture.
 Supported by a magnificent cast which includes Lanny Ross, Jacl, Oakie, Helen Mack, Lyda Roberti and Mary Brian, College Rythm" introduces Penner to the film pub. lie in a hilarious story of deadly college rivals, the football star and the piccolo player, who finally agree by disagreeing and failing in love with different girls.
 The picture opens on football ing backs, plunging linesmen and crashing tackles--none or the namby- y-pamby stuff that used to aracteriZe screen gridiron play And it closes on another grand football scene and the reconcillia- ton of the Collegiate feudists.
 The story isn't entirely set in col. lege, however. The boys graduate go into the department store busi' ness and transform 1t into a colleg' fate annex, even. installing theii football team in the store.
 The fun begins when their rivali follow suit and they have to con quer them In the field of honor | In between are some gorgeou 1 chorus scenes, executed by tn 150 All-American Coeds. som' grand fooling by Penner and Lydi Roberti. and some sweet carolint by Lanny Ross. who will be re mem bered for his singing in Mel ody in Spring."
 The companion feature will b. "The White Cockatoo." the new
 mystery thriller starring Jeai Muir with Ricardo Cortez.
 Attractions coming next week in cludc "The President Vanishes,
 "Sweet Adeline'', Shirley Templ in Bright Eyes" and others. Booked for early showing at tn Strand are such hits as "Davi' l Copperfield" "The Right to Love,
 "Ciive of India" "The Winninl
 Ticket" Biography of a Batche
 Tor Girl" "The County Chairman
 and others.
 Closing at the Strand tonigh
 are "Romance In Manhattan" an | "i'afher Rrown. Dptectiye"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
WATERBURY FIRMS
 IN N. Y. EXHIBIT
Seth Thomas and Interna- tiOnaI Silver to Show
 Products Next Month

Seth Thomas Clock company and International Silver com pany will be among the Waterbury and Mer- idcn representatives to show thei'' products at the Industrial Arts Ex- position in New York, April 15 10 May It, 1885.
 Centered about the needs of the average American family of aver. age income, the nations industry will display it's most glittering wares at that time in an exhibi- ton which will constitute a rcvie " of tho arts of modern civilization wherever they touch directly upon the life of the individual.
 The National Alliance of Art and Industry, sponsor Of the exposition, announces it's purpose as follows: First, to bring before the public the outstandiJg accomplishments of American industry; second, to show how these industrial projects improve living conditions in the lower income groups: third, to en- courage experime ntation and the use of new materials in industry; and, fourth, to demonstrate that beauty and, utility are now deter mining factors in the minds of all types of consumers"
 Appliances, accessories and ne- cessities of everyday life will be sRown under the headings of Housing, Household Appliances, Transportation, Communication, Fabrication and Leisure. Each group of exhibits will be shown in relation to an ideal, thus con- structed by a leading designer, in- terior decorator or engineer, as tho case may be. Adjacent to these rooms will be shown all products that are available on the market for the creation of home interiors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
WOMEN'S LEAGUE
 ENDORSES BILLS
Supporting Variety of SO- cial Legislation ..
 Measures

Jury service for women, ratifi- cation of the child labor amend- ment, erection of new institution for the feebleminded and the es- fab1Ishment of a district system of Juvenile courts are among the leg tslative matters being supported this session of the general assem- bly by the local League of Wom- Bn Voters. The Connecticut league has come out in favor of many bills endorsed by the organ tzation. They includes:
 H. B. BIO, providing improced methods of budgeting. accounting. auditing, reporting, custody of funds, general financial control of municipalities. H. B. 2l3, concern ing uniformity of fiscal years of the municipalities of the state and synchronizing tax due dates and fiscal years. $. E. 22S, revising the election laws concerning the regfstration and admission of elec- tors and providing for signature Identification of voters. $. B. 94, providing for a new institution for thu feeble minded. $. J. k. 78, ra- tifjcation of the child labor amend mGnt to the federal constitution. II. E. 211, equalization of educa- -tional opportunity. H. E. S04 ad H. E. 586, jury service for women
 s"Endorsed' measures for which League support will be limited to appearance at the public hearing include:
 s. B. A, appointing a commis- sion to consider reorganization of the state government. $. E. 23y, establishing district system of ju- veniie courts and probation. s. F. 367. regulating ages and hours of employment of minors. II. E. 155, and five identical bills providing for old age pensions. The Leauga will ask for an amendment to this measure providing for administra- ton by the department of public welfaEe instead of a special com mission. IT. B. 253, providing a forty hour week for women in in- dustry. s. B. 191,. appropriation for collection of employment sta tistics. s. B. 364, appropriation for establishment and mainatsn- ance of federal-state employment offices. s. B. 252, prohibiting in- dustfial homework.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16

Lower motor vehicle registration fees in Connecticut, both for com 41orcinl and privately owned autos HUnEared possible to-day as c rec GuIt Of the attitude taken by the Judiciary committee and Motor C0nmiHsioner Michael 4. connOr at hearings which took place dur. ing the past two days on the re- Auction of general costs for oDer. eting motor vehicles on the high ways.
 Representative John D. Thoms 0k this city !s the sponsor of a bill reducing the registration on all ve- hicles to the extent of fifty per cent.
 Motor Vehicle Commissioner C0nnor came out this week in favor of reducing the cost of li. cHnses from S3 to S2 for operators of ordinary cars. He admitted that a reduction should also be put into effect to aid the operators of public service cars. The license faas of the latter would be $3 an. nuaily. instead of $5.
 Motor Vehicle Commissioner CUnnor informed the committee 1iiat although the state would suf- fer . loss of s430,0O0 annually, the operators license fee reductions Should be put into effect. There was no opposition to such changes in the license fees, therefore the present plan of relief for auto owns is expected to go through.
 The bill of Representative Thoms has not yet been set down for hearing but it IS largely felt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
GARDEN

"Million Dollar Baby' is the am. usingly different comedy.farce playing at the Garden theater Sun. day with Jimmy Fay, new four. year-old- picture find enacting the title role.
 With him are Ray Walker and ents and start him out on his career as the million dollar baby.
 Adapted from the story by Joseph Santely, the picture depicts the life of Terry and Grace Sween. ey, whosevaudevilie act is broken up when the authorities refuse 10 allow their son Pat to go on with them.
 Hearing of q search on the part of a motion picture concern for a girl to rival another little girl, they disguise Pat as a girl ana enter him. He wins the contest, but 1t the intrigue and resourcefuiness that he uses to blhckmaii his par- ents that provide many hilarious situations.
 Besides writing the original story, Santely also directed the pic. ture and wrote the musical mum. bers I'm on 8 Diet of Love and Kisses" and "Daddy's Gone to Town" Heading the supporting cast are George E. Stone, Jeanette Loff, Paul Porcasi, and Wilbur Mack.
 Million Dollar Baby" is a Ben Verschleiser production. Devils Canyon" starring Noah
 Current attraction concludes Mighty Barnum" and "The Aven- ger" with Buck Jones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16

REVUE PRESENTED
 BY SONS OF ITALY College Rhythm Revue" Scores Popular Success

Under the auspices of the rInited Progressive lodge, Sons of Italy, the College Rhythm Revue" was presented last night at Temple hall by the north end juvenile troupe. The show was directed by kalph Ventresca.
 Several recitations were given by 10 year old Blanche Divigard and eccentric dances were presented b3 Tony Fernandez. William Valletta and Angelo Jacovino were end men.
 opened with the theme song sCoiIegs Rhythm" by Marie Jac. ovino, the program was composed of the following soloists: Harriet ICdelberg, Vincent JacovinO, Cath. erins O'Leary, Margaret Tiso, Florence Picini, Nrene 0uelette, William Valletta, Angelo Jacovino, Vincent Carideo,. Margaret Orsint, Joseph Jacovino, Blanche Divi- gard and Norma Cucolo.
 Members of the ensemble were Genevieve Carideo, Anna Pawel- chais, Genevieve Picini. Josephine Litts, Dorothy Dalton, Julia Man. gilIo, Julia Victor, Angelina Te- desco, Rose Scardetti, Betty Ma. letta, Jane DeLeon, Carrnella Al. bino, Grace Morello, Rose Htal- co, Rose DeLeon, Helen Giampie' tro, Rose Rinaldi, Joseph Aldorisio. Thomas Bragel, Jerry Shea. Thomas Gunshannon, Joseph Ri- naldi, Robert Fusco, Alex Jaco- vino, William Serduck, James Da. lessio, Ray Caruso. and Adam Bosco.
 The dialog was written by Louis DiPietrO and Joseph Jacovino nc. compan nied at the plano. Music for the renditions and dancing wal furnished by Angelo's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
THE GOOD FAIRY
 TOPS STATE BILL
Five Broadway Acts Being Offered To-day in Addi- .
 tiOn to New Cinema Hit

Another spectacular screen and stage show is in store for pat irons of Warner Brothers popu- lar State theater today, tomorrow and Monday comprising some of the finest entertainment to be found in any New England thea ter.
 Enchanting and whimsical little orphan girls have become the new fad in movie heroines. None haH been more appealing and capti- vating than the latest. Margaret suilavan, as Luisa, in Ferenc Molnar's sparkling comedy. "The Good Fairy" which the State offers as It's screen attraction on this bill.
 "The Good Fairy" is no sappy account of a suffering orphan who is rescued from drudgery by a kindly bachelor. It is smart, spicy comedy. The high merriment is balanced skillfully by genuine pathos and charm.
 Luisa is known as "the good fairy" in the Budapest orphanage, having earned the title by burn ing ambition to shower good upon all. Pretty, she is selected from the orphanage to be an usherette in & cinema cathedral. Thus, her fantastic adventures begin.
 A kindly waiter gives her Q ticket to ball in his hotel. There she meets the playful Frank Mor- gan, a big beef packer of the Argentine. His advances frighten h>r so severely that she declares herself q married woman, chooses a name from the telephone direc- tory to represent her husband.
 Being a worldly and practical man, Mir Morgan decides to re- ward the husband for the friend- ship of his wife. The husband is Herbert Marshall. representing an honest, hence very poor lawyer.
 The conclusion of the tale is perfectly obvious. but it Is reached through q series of highly amus- ing and vastly charming complica- tons. They range from rowdy sla pstick to delicate wit. The dia- logue sparkles.
 Miss Sullavan is an exquisite With Frank Morgan, Herbert Mar. bUdli uHu IbS6iiuiu S"Nh th bhv principal roles no comedy need lack spirit.
 "The Good Fairy" is lighter, but no less distinguished than the stars previous hits. "Only Yes- terday" and Little Man, What Now?" It proves Miss Sullavan to be as fetching comedienne as she is an impressive dramatic actress.
 On the stage are five featured Broadway acts of vaudeville, un- questionnbly the finest yet offered at the State, and the last wo have been knockouts. Included arc Mary Palmer and Co.,, presenting a mar. velous trained dog and pony act, Jans and Lynton Revue, one of vaudevilrs outstanding revues, Art Frank. old man jazz himself, Wolf and Kaufman, high enemies of the blues, and the Diamond Brothers, a whole show in themselves.
 Patrons are urged to attend the matinee on Saturday and Sunday thus avoiding the evening crowds and the necissity of standing in line. Evening prices are in effect after 3 D. m. on Saturday and all day Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
INCOME TAX RUSH
 ANTICIPATED HERE

All zone offices of the Internal Revenue department are to be kept open every day beginning Monday up to March IS, the clos ing date for filing income tax returns, according to instructions received today by Charles W. Byrne, deputy collector for the Waterbury district.
 The local office will be open each day except February 22, which Is a legal holiday. On March office hours will be from 9 a. m. until 4:30 p. m. and on March 12, IS, 13, and 15 hours will be from 9 q. m. until Q D. m., in order to take care of the usual minute rush. No annual leaves will be granted to employees dur lns this period, 1t is stated.
 An Internal Revenue agent will be assigned to the local office to cooperate In assisting tax-payers from March 4 to IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
CAPITOL

"sweet Adeiine," Warner Bros. new musical spectacle and said to be the most pretehtlous of all their gigantic specials, opens at the Capitol theater tomorrow, with Irene Dunne, famous stage and screen singing star in the title role,
 The picture is taken from the sensational Broadway hit by Je- rome Kern and Oscar Hammer stein II and is crammed with hi- larious comedy, delightful romance and stirring drama in addition 10 its gigantic speciality numbers. Unique dancing numbers are staged by Bobby Connolly on novel and mammoth sets with scores ot Hollywood's most beautiful girls taking part. The co-feature is "The Band Plays On."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
HOLLYWOOD NEWS AND Gossl

Groucho Marx refusing to do anything :. and turning pink
 when Fay cracks, "oh, so you do
 need Zeppo" Zeppo Is the
 one who retired from acting to go ipto the agency business {. Dick Powell also refusing to en- | certain but not Bing Crosby and how he sings!
 Quite a number. drifting back | toward the bar again guess
 they don't like to overwoSh the walters Connie Bennett, without Gilbert Roland, paying no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
CANADA's OLDEST MAN

Corbeii, Ont (UP)--Within 10 miles of this village, birthplace of the Dionne quintuplets, lives a man who spent over 100 years in this district before ever bclhg snentioned in the news, While world interest centers on the guin- 1lpiets John Birch Is almost over looked, although he is believed 10 be the oldest man in Canada. Last June { he celebrated his filth birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
HITS ADMINISTRATION CnIriCs

Wooster, Ohio, (UP)--Ex-Con gressman Charles West, endorsed the policies of President Roosevelt and condemned critics of his ad- ministration in a Jackson day banquet speeeh here. Critics, of the present administration policy of spending four billions during the coming year to keep our people from starvation are the leaders ot a system whicho permitted Inter- national bankers to take l4 billions out of the savings of our people, Wast aaid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16

attention to anyone Arlene Judge trying 10 ind something to remove a spilled drink from her new and very gorgeous dress Lyle Talbot and Stan Laurel try ing to out-talk each, other [. but you can't beat Laurel (. he has a topper for everything.
 Sally Eilers and Harry Jos Brown starting the ''homeward bound movement followed closely by Dolores Del Rio and Cedric Gibbons then q gen. eral exodus into a drissiing rain with . few stout hearted fans still waiting to see their fa- vorites what couragel :. 'ie you want to call 1t that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16

Another "Snacker" Dunks
 Anna Sten finally has mastered the art of dunking. As re- suit, she has been made a member of the United Artists studios Faithful Order of Sneakers. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16
Lower Registration
 On State Cars Seen
ReductlOn Looms Judging From Altitude of Judiciary
 Committeeman at Hartford Hearings

that ie the reduction fin operators license fees Is approved the bill for the drop in registration fees will be supported, also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-16

Smokers are a group of studio employees who have coffee and doughnuts brought to them on the set about 4 o'clock every afternoon.
 It took the Russian actress some months to acquire a taste for the coffee soaked doughnuts, but now she goes for them with @ relish.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1935-12-11
New Years Eve
Dance Proceeds
GoingToCharity
Junior Welfare Club to
Sponsor Holiday Social
Event

Looking forward to it's charity
work in the New Year, the Jun
ior Welfare Club today announc-
ed New Years Eve dance to be
held at the Skyland Hotel, with
The Buccaneers supplying the
music. Two radio and dance ar
fists also will be featured.
Proceeds from the dance, tick
cts for which may be produced
from any member of the club,
will be used entirely for charity
work, Mrs. E. A. Smyth, III,
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements, said. The principal
beneficiary will be the clubs nu-
triton units which are being OPP
Grated daily for undernourished
children in the grades at the
Ross Edwards and high school
building. The club also does much
individual charity work, and in
addition the organization recent
ly paid S45 of the cost of an au-
tomato stoker now being install
led in Patton Memorial Hospital
and assumed payments totaling
approximately $50 on the stoker.
The New Years Eve dance is
expected to be one of the out
standing social events of the hol-
iday period.