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The Washington times., 1935-11-01
SOLDIER TELLS
t WHY HE LEFT
| DUCES ESARMY
BY H. r. KNICKERBOCKER
Copyright, 1895. by International
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Copyright, 1895. by international
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Adds ABABA, Nov. BE
cause he only got a quart and
o half Of water daily and be-
cause he dislikes Italy as an
oppreSSor Of his people, Serge
Clement, %, a Croatian OF
Fiume, deserted from his post
as chauffeur with the Italian
army on the Ogaden front and
now is working in an Adds
Ababa garage, he told Interna-
tional News Service today.
Clement, about whom much
nonsense has been written, was
not a tank officer, as errone-
ously reported, but a common
soldier.
Italy treats the Croatians Of
Fiume like dirt" Clement said,
"but drafts them in her army.
I was drafted and resolved to
get out as soon as possible.
"The Italians cannily put most
of my countrymen with the ar
tillery behind the lines so they
cannot escape, but had the luck
to be a truck chauffeur.
Halted at River.
give days ago we had Is trucks
transporting food to the southern
front. At the River Dawa I told
my officer my engine was over
heated and that I had to get
some water.
HE gave me a rifle and I
slipped down the river, which was
full Of crocodiles and scared me
silly, but I'd rather be with croco-
dileS than with the Italian army.
"The worst was that I couldn't
yell at the crocodiles for fear Of
awakening suspicion Of the
Italians, so I plunged in and swan
across the river to meet the
Ethiopians.
"They took me on camel-back
on a two days trip to Ergale, the
capital of Sidamo Province. where
Ras Desta Demtu, the ruler, re-
ceived me cordially, and especially
when I explained that I was not
an italian and that all my tel-
low Croatians as well as the South
Tyrolean Germans would like him.
Sent To Capital
"Ras DeSta said he understood,
but he was afraid that most Ethi-
opians considered all whites their
enemies. He sent me to Adds
Ababa by airplane. OF course I'll
have to stay here as long as the
war lasts"
Asked regarding the morale Of
the Italian troops, Clement re-
piled:
Its not bad, but they told all
Of US before leaving Italy that we
would only parade march into
Ethiopia and that we wouldn't
have to fight.
ALSO, they paid us six lire daily,
which is a lot of money (55 Amer
1can cents), but we only got a
quart and a hall of water daily,
and everybody spends his whole
pay buying more water at 312 lire
for a quart and half"
Clement thought a minute, and
then added:
The food is very bad, too"
The Washington times., 1935-11-01
AFTER YEARS,
INCAT SHOW

Kitzie WITT is all in a dither!
For having attained the ripe age
Of six years, Kitzie WITT is going
to enter the cat show in Alexan-
dria this month, the first show
he has ever been in.
But the show will be no novelty
for his brother Snookie, which is
II years old and has won a mum.
Der of blue ribbons.
The cats, known as the Smith
Brothers" are owned by Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold M. Smith. 704 Third
st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1935-11-01
Protects His Cash

ALLENTOWN, Pa. d.N.SJ.-Ar.
rested on a charge Of vagrancy,
Joseph Outer, 81, elected to
spend 10 days in jail rather than
pay a $40 fine although he mad
$345 in his pockets. II worked
hard for that money" he told a
magistrate. And I don't intend to
part with any of it. I might as well
go to jail. I'm not headed for any
particular place, anyhow"
The Washington times., 1935-11-01
WPA Finds 833 More
Jobs in Another Week

CHAMBERsBURG, Pa, Nov. /.
The Works Progress Administra.
ton has announced that by the
end of next week projects will
have been started in Franklin
county employing 833 men for
periods ranging from one to six
months. -Four projects previously
started are employing 356 men.
The Washington times., 1935-11-01
Buenos Aires ADOPTS
Daylight Saving Time

BUENos AIRES, Nov. day
light saving became effective at
midnight when clocks advapced
one hour. Argentine time now
is two hours ahead Of Eastern
Standard Time. Daylight saving
will terminate at midnight Feb
ruary 20,
The Washington times., 1935-11-01
Trouble Pours on TIL
SPRINGFIELD, Colo,

SPRINGFIELD. Colo., On
Double trouble rained, or hailed,
down on the heads Of Mrs. w. r,
Hanna and her five small chill.
dren. Driven from their farm
home near here when a windstorm
wrecked it, Mrs. Hanna and the
youngsters suffered painful but
not serious injuries from a down.
pour Of hail. They found refuge
in a nearby cave until the storm
ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
ALHAMBRA

Headlining a brilliant double feature program opening at AL hambra theater tomorrow is Love Me Forever" starring beautiful. golden-voiced Grace Moore and a big company of favorite artists.
 The swiftly moving story pre- sents the famed singing star as a young socialite who, like so many of her class, loses her money when the depression swallows her for tune. She is offered a job by Q music-loving gambler and cafe owner. She accepts, and when the gambler finds that he is in love with his new singer. he stakes his, all in bringing her to the top of the profession. Through his aid, she eventually lands on the Metro- politan opera stage where she is an immediate success. The gam bier learns, too late, however, that the lovely operatic star is in love with another man. He becomes d broken man.
 Sheer and exciting drama brings the story to a rousing climax. It is an inspired ending, with Miss Moore's rendition of Tiny Hands" in 'La Boheme."
 The companion feature is Rocky Mountain Mystery with Randolph Scott, Charles "ChicT Sale and Kathleen Burke playing the leading roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CAMEO

"Folies Bergere," 20th Century's $ lavish musical extravaganza star ring Maurice Chevalier, begins a two day engagement at the Cameo theater tomorrow.
 The scenes of the original Folies Bergere, so familiar to visitors to gay Paree,-the auditorium of the famous music hall, the Folies bar and all the rest of the colorful set tings, have been reproduced in this magnified screen adaptation.
 Merle Oberon makes her Holly wood debut as the seductively beautiful debut as the seductively beautiful wife of the Baron, while Ann Sothern is cast as Mimi, the jealous partner and sweetheart ot Charlier.
 Things begin to happen when Charlier is called in to impersonate the Baron in life as we'll as in the Folies, and a hilarious climax is reached when the Baron returns unexpectedly and tests his beauti- ful wife's fidelity by pretending tc be merely Cahrlier's impersonation of himself.
 Several sensational dance mum bers, featuring hundred beauti- full dancing girls, were staged by Dave Gould, noted for the Cariocs Number in Flying Down to Rio and the Continental Number ir ''The Gay Divorcee." The companion feature is 'Tht Silk Hat Kid" starring Lew Ayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CARROLL

Stars, romance, music, gayety, laughter and drama all mingle in a new and unique blend of screen entertainment in "Escapade," a new and unique blend of screen entertainment in "Escapade," a new romance of Vienna that comes tomorrow to the Carroll theater.
 The story deals with debonair and lionized artist, played by Will liam Powell, who falls in love, through complications over a paint ing of another mans wife, with the demure companion of a countess. With a jealous doctor, a former sweetheart and flirtatious wife on his hands, he tries to balance the whole structure while progressing on a rocky road of true love.
 Through filtration he paints an unconventional picture of the doc tors wife. Through mistake it goes to the publisher. He hunts a model to pass for the original as an alibi, falls in love with her, and jealous former sweetheart inter xeres.
 Others of the cast include Frank Morgan, Virginia Bruce, Mady Christians, European star, and Reg inald owen.
 The companion feature is "The Glass Key" starring George Raft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN STRAND FILM
''Curly Top" Opening To- morrow Shows Young
 Ster in New Role

The happiest picture of Shirley Temples career, "Curly Top" will be the feature attraction at War ners' Strand theater starting to. morrow. -
 In Curly Top" a charming story of little girl who captures the heart of lonely bachelor and makes both their dreams come true, Shirley has two new songs to sing and several new and intri- cate dance routines for audience approval.
 In this comedy-drama, John Boles is cast as a bachelor who adopts Shirley and her big sister, Rochelle Hudson. His generosity takes them from the drab and dreary atmosphere of an orphan age to the sunny summer sur roundings of a palatial home in Southampton. There the romance of Boles and Rochelle Hudson fiourishes under the childish guid- ance of little Shirley who sings, dances and laughs her way into their hearts.
 Shirley is really happy in this picture, for she has the oppor- tunity of displaying her full talent when she sings Animal Cracker in My Soup" and "When I Grow Up."
 Shirley is not the only one to sing in this joyful film. John Boles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CAPITOL

"The Devil Is a Woman" Mar lene Dietrich's new starring picture, coming tomorrow to the Capitol theater, features two new Dietrich leading men, Lionel Atwill and Ce- sar Romero. The story of the pie ture centers around heartless Spanish siren who gives many men her lips, but none her heart.
 The background of the tale is a Spanish fiesta, a riot of color, gaiety and music. Its protagonists are the enchantress and her lovers, Lionel Atwill as the middle-aged man who has given everything for her soul-destroying kisses, Cesar Romero as the ardent young Latin.
 Originally friends, the two men split, find themselves embroiled in a duel over her love. As result of the duel, Romero is captured by the police, Atwill gravely wounded. Then in an unexpected denounce- ment, artfully contrived by the di- rector, this complex love tale is strengthened out, tragedy averted and peace restored.
 See it. and you will appreciate the excellence of well-construct- ed story, told, photographed and played with consummate artistry.
 The companion feature is "Silk Hat Kid" co-starring Lew Ayres and Mae Clarke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
MAJOR BOWESACT
 COMING TO POLES
Original Radio Prize Win- 1lers Amateurs to Ap-
 pear Here Sept. 7

Now current at Poli's is a superb screen attraction and in addition delightful musical treat for the pa- irons of this popular theater.
 On the screen current until Tues day night is Greta Garbo in the greatest film that she has ever ap- peared in Ann Karenina" and as- sisting this popular star are such other favorites as Fredric March and little Freddie Bartholomew.
 Garbo never appeared to better advantage than she does in this film and playing opposite Fredric March she seems inspired and a marvellous performance results. Miss Ann Karenina" and you miss one of the delightful treats of the season.
 A carefully selected program of shorts also help to make this an outstanding film treat. There is Thelma Todd and Patsy Kelly who are seen in a staire called "The Tin Man" and Popeye, with his troubles and other selected shorts make up a marvellous program as far as the screen is concerned.
 cAiliIlS NolSdu, the MaSLer O1 the Keyboard and Console, work ing with the tones of the mighty Poli organ, offers delightful treat in an organlogue and there is doubt if there has ever been a pro- gram on the organ that as much music was gotten out of as Jimmy does with this specially. Then for an added treat little demure Edith Sacco, the Mistress of Syncopa- tion" shows the reason why she is the favorite female vocalist of this territory. She obliges with several musical selections that are knock outs.
 Wednesday brings another great show to Polls on the screen, the first feature being "Red-Heads on Parade" with John Boles, Dixie Lee and Jack Haley, and the com panion feature is Dressed to Thrill' with Give Brook.
 Polls is bringing to town start ing Saturday, September 2, Major Bowe's original prize winner ann ateurs, IS of them in number. This is the No. unit and features Phil Began the sensational young im- personator, Major Bowe's Original One Man Band and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
Hollywood News and Gossip BRAVOS FOR LILY PONS. FROM EMPTY SEATS!
Famed Metropolitan Opera House Transported to Holly
 wood But Only Box Holders and Lone Director Face Singer

Hollywood-Half the fun of watching pictures in the making is to discover the ingenuity used by directors and studio technicians to make things appear totally different from what they actually are.
 Overnight a studio sound stage may be converted into the Metro politan Opera House, a radio broadcasting station, a desert is- land or section of Sing Sing. And. when you see the finished picture you can't detect the diff ference between the movie sets and the genuine building or locale from which it was copied.
 The interior of the Metropolitan Opera House now fills one of the huge stages of the RKO let for Lily Pons' first picture, Love Song." And today they're shooting the sequence in which the French stor sings the Bell Song" from "Lakme."
 Miss Pons, in a dancing girl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
GARDEN

The entire musical range is given free rein in Grace Moore's new film, Love Me Forever" a Columbia picture now showing at the New Garden theater, for popu- lar, semi-classic, classic and oper- atic number are included in the score.
 Miss Moore, whose beautiful lyric soprano was such an out standing sensation in her previous film, "One Night of Love-" sings the following selections in "Love Me Forever" a musical melo- drama:
 Love Me Forever" a new song written by Victor Schertzinger and Gus Kahn.
 'Whoa," a rag-time number, by Schertzinger and Kahn.
 iculi-Funicula,' old Italian folk song.
 "n Bacio" (The Kiss), old Ital- ian folk song.
 Jingle Bells," 'The Bells of Saint Mary's" and "Rings on My Fingers" a medley.
 The Quartette, from "Rigoletto, from Verdi's opera.
 From La Boheme," by Puccini; first act music, from Colline's en- trance, Mimi's entrance, through to the end of the first act, includ- ing the "'Tiny Hands" duet be- tween Mimi and Rodolfo (Michael Bartlet in the Rodolfo role), the off-stage trio of voices, and the end duet, and the complete Musette waltz presentation from the second act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
Promising Pictures Featured at Local 7heaters
MUSICAL COMEDY
 OPENS AT STATE
Joe E. Brown Featured in Bright Lights" s"-New
 Songs Offered

If you like to laugh don't miss the great show at Warner Broth ers' State theater starting to-day. It's packed with laughs and will prove to be the kind of entertain ment you like best.
 Heading the program is Joe ,E. Brown, old funnel-mouth himself, in the new comedy-musical hit Bright Lights
 The production is an hilarious comedy of back stage" with songs coming in naturally as part of the action of a theatrical troupe.
 Scores of beautiful chorus girls appear in tuneful and fascinating dance and song numbers staged by Busby Berkeley, who directs the entire production.
 The picture is said to be the best in, which Joe E. Brown has ap- peared. His antics are reported to bring uproarious laughter, pathos, romance, and high drama. Joe himself sings, dances and does ac- robatic stunts with the famous tumblers, the Maxellos.
 The scenes include the Old Grand theater, Los Angeles, which was one of the finest in the coun- try 50 years ago.
 by Ann Dvorak, one by Patricia Ellis, one by Esther Burke and chorus, all written by Mort Dixon and. Allie Wrubel. The fourth song is sung by Joe E. Brown, written by Bert Kalmar and Har- ry Ruby.
 Joe E. is supported by Ann Dvorak, Patricia Ellis, William Gargain, Joseph Cawthorn, Henry O'Neill and others.
 The added feature is Little Big Shot, with Sybil Jason, Glenda Farrell, Robert Armstrong and the ever popular Edward Everett Hor- ton. Little Sybil is the five-year- old child sensation who is the talk of all Hollywood, and who places Shirley Temples universal popu- larity in jeopardy. She will bear watching. Little Big Shot" is ex- cellent screen fare and deserves this spot on the States holiday week program.
 Don't forget next Wednesday another "Registration Night" with $100 for some State patron. You'll see another great show starting w d n esday including George Burns and Oracle Allen in "Here Comes Cookie' and Norman Eos ter with Florence Rice and Mary Carlisle in Super Speed"
 Get the "State habit" if you would enjoy the best in screen en- tertainment this week, next week, every week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

costume, is walking back and forth on the stage, casting fre- quent glances at the empty or chestra pit--to which she isn't &C., customed. Once she gives a little laugh at the lone conductor, with out an orchestra.
 The cameras will take in only his head and arms. And the song already has been recorded. So the musicians aren't necessary. They'll fill the pit when they're needed. Even musicians who don't play cost money.
 Select Audience.
 Elaborately dressed extras fill the four boxes on either side of the stage. They've the only part of the audience that will show in these scenes.
 Finally the comeras are ready two of them on high parallels halfway back in the "theater" and a third hidden in the wings.
 Are you ready, Miss Pons?" mods assent. "All right, we'll SnOOL IL. scores OI DIE arc IlSnCS are snapped on. Start the play back"
 The previously recorded song with its orchestration co m S through large amplifier and the conductor starts waving his arms "a truly funny sight. AS the sing CT hears her own voice, she starts singing the same song in perfect synchronization, although some- what softer than would be neces- sary if it were being recorded.
 Her voice is beautiful. The ex- tras don't have to be told to ap- plaud when the song is ended. They do it spontaneously. And Miss Pons' bows from the stage show genuine gratitude. This is new medium for her and she really appreciates encouragement.
 Later in her dressing room she fairly bubbles over with amaze ment at the wonders of movie land. Imagine, when thees scene ees shown in theaters weel be singing in zee Metropolitan" she exclaims in delightful broken Eng fish. And all zee time I am right here in Hollywood"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

sings Its All So New to Me" and Curly Top"
 The companion feature will be ''The Cowboy Millionaire" starring George O'Brien. It's a new type action picture. Evelyn Bostock, talented English film actress, plays the leading female role.
 Next Thursday brings another outstanding double feature enter tainment to include "Let 'Em Have It" and Were in the Mon- ey'' with Joan Blondell and Glen da Farrell.
 "The Man on the Flying Ira peze," Becky Sharp" 'The Irish in Us," "The Farmer Takes a Wife" China Seas" and all the other hits are booked for early showing at the popular Strand theater. Watch for them wait for them see them here in comfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
ARRANGE PROGRAM FOR FRESH DAY"
Committee to Invite Fa- nous Minstrel Band
 for Its Celebration

An entertainment and musical program is being arranged for the observance of Irish Day at Set tiers Village on Sunday, Sept. 22d, according to plans completed at a meeting of the arrangements com mittee last night. It is planned to bring the famous O'Leary's Irish Minstrels with the well known and popular Irish thrush, Tom. Quinn, to Waterbury as the featured en- tertainers. The band has played in Waterbury several times and is heard every Saturday night from Boston at 7:15 o'clock.
 Irish organizations from all parts of the state will be invited to send delegations to the event here. Representatives of all Irish societies of Waterbury will meet in the aldermanic chambers at 8 o'clock Friday night to lay plans for participation in the program.
 The committee in charge of the celebration is headed by former Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile, noted Irish authority, as chairman, and includes: Francis P. Guilfoile, SAAAA AAohs CduiCo <As | ANAdAlg FASC- chairman: Patrick Flaherty, secre- tary; Katherine Burns. Mark Tier ney, James Coleman, James Cliff ford, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, Fred Carr, Helen M. Shanahan, Peter Griffin, Mrs. John M. Lynch, John Howard, Mago Sheehan, Bert Scannell, Mrs. Henry Hayden. Luke Bowling, Rose Shanahan, Edward Fitzgerald, William Cavanaugh, John P. Barry, Daisy Lord, Jane l.. Casey Edward T. Doyle, Mar tin Hayden William Dunleavy, Thomas Fitzmaurice, Peter Fallon. Martin Tehan, James Carr, Thom- as P. Cassidy, Mrs. John Bresna- han, Mrs. Patrick Lynch, Timothy Horrigan, Nellie Mccarthy, Robert Coughlan, Henry Smithwick, Mar tin Shanahan and Bernard Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
LAKE QUASSAPAUG

Lake Quassapaug has tip top program scheduled for the next few days. Starting tonight the pre- La- bor Day events will commence with prize contest to determine who MT. Quassapaug is in this vicinity. The handsomest young man pre- senting himself at the Ball Room this evening will be given the title and a very useful and handsome gift.
 On Labor. Day Timmie Groves orchestra will be at the dance hall afternoon and night and a very. special program has been arranged which will please the dancers.
 The management of the Lake ,to- day makes the special announce ment that dancing will be contin- ued three nights a week during the entire month of September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

two, blue ribbon, Mrs. A. Ashborn; red ribbon, Mrs. G. Metz. Sec. ton four, blue ribbon, Mrs. Henry Curtis; red ribbon, Miss Eva Rob. eits; white ribbon, Naugatuck Chemical Co.,; special award, B c. Tessier.
 Class I-Section one, blue rib. bon, Mrs. Loding; red ribbon, Mrs F. Norton; white ribbon, H. S Wooley; honorable mention, Ed. ward Foster. Section two, blue rib bon. Mrs. Harold Johnson; red ribbon, Mrs. Harold Johnson white ribbon, Miss Eva Roberts.
 Class J-Mixed annual and per- ennials, special award, A. P. Ash born; blue ribbon, A. F. Ashborn red ribbon, Mrs. Harold Johnson; white ribbon, Miss Eileen Tholton honorable mention, Mrs. w. Bak- CT.
 Class K-End table arrange ments, blue ribbon, Mrs. L. Took CT; red ribbon, Mrs. G. Metz; white ribbon, Miss Eva Roberts; special award, Mrs. L. Tooker.
 Class followers mirrored in glass or metal, blue ribbon, Mrs. A. F. Ashborn; red ribbon, Mrs. s. R. Bristol; white ribbon, Miss Eileen Tholton; honorable men, tion, Miss Janet Norton.
 Class M-Children's display, blue ribbon. Alicia Roberts; white rib bon. Ruth Metz; special awards, Alicia Roberts and Lorna Ash born.
 Class M-Miniature gardens, blue ribbon, Alicia Roberts and Walter shannon; red ribbon, D. w. Foster and Walter shannon; white ribbon, Mrs. Eva Roberts and Walter shannon.
 Class Dissection one, special award. Raymond Ellis. Section two, blue ribbon, D. W. Foster; red ribbon, Mrs. Tessier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
Horseshoe Pitching
 Contest Arranged


 Arrangements, for a horseshoe pitching contest, to be held nightly in the rear of Bosco's Log Cabin, were made last night at meeting of the North End Community club. Martin Crean and Timothy J. Shea comprise the committee in charge of the tournament. A welfare com mittee was named. It includes Frank Conroy, Timothy Shea. Michael Castaldi, Martin Crean. Martin Grady, Peter Castaldi, Frank D. Elio, Frank Walsh, Fred Edelberg, Thomas McGrath, Rob- ert Jursick and Joseph Byrnes. The club went on record as decry- ing the lack of adequate play ground facilities in the northern section of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

Lost for 250 years and recently discovered in cottage, where it was used as hearthstone, tomb- stone has been unveiled as a me- morial in old Windsor church, England, to John Powney, M. F., for Windsor in the reign of Charles II, who met his death in a duel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CRACKS DOWN ON EMpLoYEs

Mobile, Ala. (U.P.)-When members of the, Mobile city coun- cil heard complaints that city em- ployes lived outside the city linn its, they ordered all employees to move into the city within a req sonable length of time" or forfeit their jobs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

Natives of Assam, India, rode on the backs of swimming elephants during a recent flood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

Grand opera at reduced prices is offered workers of Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

American radiossare now popular in Tunisia.