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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
Model Airplane Meet
 In Hartford, June 8
Governor Cross Heads List of Distinguished Citizens
 Chosen as DirectOrs-ReCOrds to Be Preserved

groups, one for boys under 16 years of age, and the other for boys between 16 and 21 are in- cluded in this years program. All Connecticut boys are eligible to enter and may compete for the many attractive prizes which will be offered for winners.
 Directors
 Governor Wilbur l.. Cross heads the list of individuals prominent in aviation throughout the state who have consented to serve as di- rectors of the meet. Adjutant- Gen eral William F. Ladd of Connecti- cut; Hiram Percy Maxim: ex-Gov- ernor John H. Trumbull. famous as the first flying governor; Don- old l.. Brown, president of the United Aircraft Corporation and also of The Pratt and Whitney Air craft Company; Eugene E. Wilson president of the Chance Vought Corporation: Raycroft Walsh, president of the Hamilton Stand ard Propeller Company; Bernard l.. Whelan, president of the United Airports of Connecticut; and George s. Wheat, vice-president of the United Aircraft Corporation, complete the list of directors. The executive committee of those &C., lively engaged in completing de- tails for the contest consists of c. Donald McKelvie, secretary of the Young Mems Division of the Hart ford Y. M. c. A.; Nelson A. Sly, scout executive of the Charter Oak Counc" of the Boy Scouts of Amer lea; A. Lewis MacClain. chief test pilot for the Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Company; Norman V. Cle- ments, William H. Thomson, Frank M. Schade of New Britain and MT Loves.
 Through arrangements made with Colonel H. B. Bissell, army board inspector, the state armory has been made available for the indoor section of the meet which is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th All outdoor events will take place at Rentschler field in East Hart ford on Sunday, June 9th.
 Official sanction has been pro- cured from the National Aeronau- tic Association in Washington, American representatives of the Federation Aeronautique Interna- tionale, so that all record flights
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
SI,EEPYHEAD

Raleigh, N. C., (UP)-E. l.. Mil- fer, of Washington, D. C., was so anxious to get here for a meeting that he drove all night, stopping only long enough to fix engine trouble which arose enroute. Hc arrived early on the meeting day and went to sleep. He was still asleep several hours later, when the meeting adjourned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09

made during the contest will re- ceive official international recogni- tion as American or worlds re- cords, whichever the case may be.
 For a number of years Connec- ticut boys have shown marked en- thusiasm in the construction of model aircraft. Many have achiev- ed national prominence and have competed successfully in a number of national competitions. The Connecticut Model Airplane Asso- ciation, which will assist in the di- rection of the coming event, is lending every effort toward making the seventh annual meet as attrac- tive for Connecticut boys as is pos sible.
 Nearly 90,000 National Savings Certificates were sold in Scotland in a a recent week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
ITALIAN VETERANS

A membership drive will be con- ducted by Florio post, Italian American World War Veterans, it has been announced by Commander Pasquale Porto, the first step to be taken at mass meeting tonight in Liberty hall. All veterans who served with the United States army during the World War are invited to attend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
Relieve Those PIMPLES

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
Former Governor

Former Governor
 Meet which will be held in Hart ford, June 9th and 9th. were an- bounced to-day by J. E. Loves, Jr, pf the United Aircraft Corporation sponsors of the contest. Twelve I;eparate events arranged in two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
LOCAL MAN GIVES
 BARN FOR DANCE
Charles Harper Donates Avalon Farms Site for
 Church Affair, April 27

The Post Lenten dance under the auspices of the Children of Mary Society of St John of the Cross church. scheduled for the Town Hall, Saturday evening, April 27. at 8:30 o'clock will not be post poned despite the fact that the Town Hall was burned to the ground yesterday afternoon.
 Rev John Ryan, pastor, an- nounced this morning that through the courtesy of Charles Harper the Avalon Farm barn has been donat- ed to the society for the occasion. The barn makes an ideal place for this affair which will feature Jack Fitzgerald's orchestra in round and square dances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
Schoolgirls Watch Fire

Schoolgirls Watch Fire
 While the enraging flames yes- terday afternoon were destroying the Town Hall and First Congre- gational church here, members of Westover school undergraduate body and faculty members stood on the lawn and watched the fire- men in their frantic efforts to save both buildings and nearby houses. Many local residents, the majority of them young men. aided the fire men in taking the town records, furniture and books from the Town Hall before the flames reached the lower floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-09
(special to The Democratl

East Hartford. Conn. April g. First plans for the Seventh An- nual Connecticut Model Airplane
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
John BIystone Is
Ready for No. II

That the film industry is not a
business where employees start at
the top and work down." as hui
morists have alleged, but is actu-
ally like any other great CONNER
cial industry, is strikingly dem
onstrated in the Career of John
Blystone, famed director, who will
shortly start work on his seventy
first production for Twentieth
Century-Fox. Blystone began his
career a quarter century ago,
when he obtained a minor posi-
tion with the old Nestor studios,
becoming a utility man with Uni
versal when that organization alb
sorbed the former. In 1918 he had
risen to the position of property
man, at which he became so pro-
ficient that his fame reached the
Fox lot and he was engaged as a
director. Ever since, he has been
with that company in a director
ial capacity and although he has
made scores of films, there is not
one that is not recorded as fl
nancial success.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

The screen feature Goose and
the Gander," is a fast moving
comedy in which there Is a mari.
tai tangle, becoming more and
more complicated as bride number
one attempts revenge on bride
number two.
It seems that Ralph Summers,
who dashed about acquiring wives,
neglected opportunity when he
found it, for his sudden enthusi-
asm for the first wife rather chill
ed his elaborate plans for teach
ing the second-lady-of- -hiS-name a
few lessons in wifely devotion.
However. a smart little lodge in
this pine woods and an aSsort-
ment Of husbands and wives and
those not yet entangled present
an amusing picture and, as is
customary, the right people get
the right mates and the villain
goes to jail.
Kay Francis lisps her way
through her role as wife the first;
Genevieve Tobin and Claire Dodd
are the other charmers, while
George Brent and Ralph Forbes
divide male honorS.
On the stage Paul Ash heads a
program Of elaborate proportions;
the genial master of ceremonies
waves the magic baton and gives
us the Earle orchestra prominently
spotted; Barto and Mann, an
amusing duo Of rough and tumble
dancing comics; Gypsy Nina,
songstreSs Of flutelike voice; Les
PierriotyS, pantomimists extraor.
dinary who practically stopped the
show; they perform feats of
agility and strength, they mimic,
they sing, they dance, they clown;
Bob Burns drawls a line of chat.
ter and plays an unusual musical
ca instrument; Rosemary Deer.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Melody Held
At Palace

Broadway Melody of 1896" is,
Of course, holding over at Loew's
Palace.
Whoever christened this ad.
mirable extravaganza might more
appropriately have called it Lets
Dance" or any other title-just
so dance" was in it. Almost
everybody except Jack Benny
takes spin at hoofing-and what
hooters they are.
First, there's Eleanor Powell.
The best tapster in the business.
She also does a ballet routine
on her toes. She also sings.
Eleanor even does an impersona-
ton Of Katharine Hepburn. It's
good. In short, Eleanor Powell
has arrived" in Hollywood.
Wilma and Buddy Ebsen dance.
June Knight and Nick Long, jr.,
dance. Even Robert Taylor
dances. And, at intervals, guam
titles of well-trained girls and boys
dance.
Every principal who dances is
a top-notcher-except, perhaps,
Robert Taylor, whose forte. any
way, is acting. And in this in
stance, he's all right.
The authors, knowing that Jack
Benny wasn't - and probably
couldn't - dance, should have
given him the choice wiSe-cracks
Of the script. But it happens that
one Of the scriptsters wrote a role
into the picture for himself. His
name is Sid Silvers, and, also be-
ing a comedian, he hasn't ne
elected himself once when it comes
to good gags. However, Benny,
even though he plays mostly
straight or as a foil for Silvers,
comes through successfully with
his "sardonicS" and "sarcasmS. j"
Silvers is no slouch, either.
Neither is Robert Wildhack who
snores.
This musical rates aces in every
department. It's lavish, gorgeous,
tuneful and speedy-and funny.
In one word-it's a HIT.
Supplementing the lengthy fea-
ture are a newsreel, sports reel
and travel reel all about Mexico.
M. B.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
GOOSE AND GANDER' AT EARLE
Anna May Wong In Java HIead'
OPENS at the BeIasCo

Opening before preView audi
ence, Java Head" a Basil Dean
production began a weeks run at
the Belasco last night. This is a
second perturbation Of Herges-
heimer's we'll known book. The
first a silent version was made
quite some years ago by Para
mount and starred Leatrice Joy
as the i'll fated Manchu princess.
In the current film Anna May
Wong, true daughter of the
orient, plays the part. An excel
lent supporting company of Eng
lish favorites lend every effort
towards the pictures success.
Briefly the story's plot deals
with the marriage of Taou Yuen,
Manchu princess of high rank, to
young Capt. Gerrit Ammidon well
to do shipowner and their return
to- a convention bound Bristol,
English shipping town of the
early eighteen hundreds. The re-
action of the townspeople to this
exotic flower of the East is fully
brought out on the occasion of
the Ammidons going to church.
The poor oriental is forced to
run the gauntlet Of the village
gossips' sly leers and whisperings.
The inevitable consequences prove
that blood is thicker than water
and a former sweetheart claims
Ammidon and the Manchu the
supreme sacrifice, by taking her
life.
Structurally the picture has
been we'll built with the main
plot Of oriental fatalism strongly
emphasized. The climax is a
bit slow at arriving but establishes
its intention effectively. The
minor themes aid in the con-
Struction fitting in true sequence.
Miss Wong does a beautiful
piece Of acting, using restraint
and subtle movements of the
eyes and fingers, which convey a
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
New Play For
National

Max Gordon has chosen Tues
day, October %, as the, date and
the National Theater in Washing.
ton as the place for the world
premiere of Pride and Preju-
dice" Adrianne Allen, Lucille
Watson, Colin Keith-Johnson, and
Helen Chandler will have leading
roles in the drama that Helen
Jerome has fashioned from the
pages of Jane AuSten'S immortal
novel.
The washington engagement of
Pride and Prejudice" will be lin
tied to one week at the National
Theater previous to its Broadway
opening. The play has been di-
rected by Robert Sinclair. 10
Mielziner designed the scenery
and costumes.
Adrianne Allen, making her
Washington debut in Pride and
Prejudice" has been acclaimed by
New York critics as the most
promising young actress OF the
day. She appeared in "Cynara"
and in Max Gordon's production
of "The Shining Hour"
It is a good many years since
Washington has seen Lucille Wat
son, but in the meantime she has
won unqualified applause on the
New York stage in mo More
Ladies" and Post Road" Colin
Keith-Johnson made his American
debut as Stanhope in Journeys
End and appeared two years ago
in Dangerous Corner"
Helen Chandler has been alter
mating stage and motion picture
appearances for many seasons.
Outstanding among the former
are THE Silver Cord" THE Con-
slant Nymph," and "Springtime
For Henry; among the latter,
Outward Bound" THE e Last
Flight" "a House Divided" DAY
break" and Midnight Alibi."
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Call of Wild
Returns

Call Of the Wild" the sue
cessful conversion into celluloid
of Jack London's rugged romance
Of the Yukon gold mining era,
moved into the Columbia yester.
day for an additional F Street
week.
This film produced by Daryl
zanuck and ably directed by Will
liam Wellman, proved to be as
wholesome and as vigorous as the
great icy arctic out-of-doors,
where most of the scenes were
laid. 1t also offers cinema oglers
the opportunity of seeing Clark
Gable in the eXcellently cast role
OF a swaSh-buckling gold seeker
with morals no better than his
companion. the wiSe-cracking
rascal Jack Oakie. Loretta Young
as the young society woman seek
ing her lost husband in the
SHOWS of the Yukon is convinc-
ing, while Reginald Owen, Frank
Conroy and katherine DeMille are
a world of strength in the sup
porting cast.
The story briefly deals with
Thornton (Gable) and Hoolihan
(Oakie), two proSpectors in search
Of lost rich claim to which they
have illegally obtained a map.
Complications enter when they
save Claire Loretta Young) from
wolves, and, refusing to help her
find her lost husband, they carry
her along in their search. In the
first reamS of film, the moral and
social differences between Thorn.
ton and Claire cause them to hate
each other; however, the unreel-
ing of the last spool of celluloid
finds this hate turned to love that
is finally sacrificed when her
husband is found.
The excellent work done by the
massive canine, Buck" a lumber
ing st. Bernard-who incidentally
is the major figure in London's
novels decidedly one of the
highlights of the production.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Full of Fun

The precarious adventure which
brings them success is a strato-
sphere flight for an altitude rec
ord and Hollywood has managed
to find plenty Of lusty humor with
the big balloon presumably five
miles in the air. The sky pilots
suffer from heat and cold, from
snow and rain and the assault Of
o bald headed eagle. They finally
land in, parachutes to discover
they are celebrities.
Director Chuck Reisner's pace
is fast and the two comics are
handsomely backed up by Una
Merkel, Grant Mitchell, Mary
Carlisle, Harvey Stephens and
Purnell B. Pratt. Nat Pendleton
plays a dumb Oman and
Squeezes in many laugh when
Benny and Healy are not inspir-
ing mirth. I have never seen Ted
Healy give more amusing per.
formance and Jack Benny's cool
nonchalance fits perfectly as COM
edy contrast.
On the stage is the Major
BoweS unit No, | of Radio Anna
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

in cit s In the Air" he let's Ted Healy have a
full comedy rein
The result is that the new picture which
opened yesterday at the Fox, is pretty lively
entertainment, with Comics Benny and Healy
splitting the main credits.
The two funsters are cast as couple of
happy-go-lucky sports racketeers, always
ready to turn dishonest dollar and always
a step or two ahead Of justice Gn the person
of Nat Pendleton), finally laundering into a
promotion that turns out so that they get
honors, money and clean bill of health from
Uncle Sam
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
M O IF
ANCLOCK

PALACE ack Benny in
Broadway Melody of 1885,"
10:30 a. M, 12:40 ESQ, sos,
7:15, $3.50 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Clark Gable, Lor-
eta Young in Call of the
Wild" 11:15 a. M, 1:20, 1925,
$50, 7:35, $40 p. m.
FOX-Jack Benny, Una Merkel
in ."It's In The Air." 1850
q. M, 1880, 4:25, 7:15, 10 p. m.
Stage-12:30, 3:20, 6:15, 1855
p. m.
EARLE-Kay Francis, George
Brent, in Goose and the
Gander," 1000 a. M, 1915,
2:45, Sis, 7:45, 1910 p. m.
Stage-11:15 a. m, lao, 4:10,
6:40, 9:10 p. m.
dETROPOLITAN-Bette Davis,
George Brent in Special
Agent" 11:45 a. M, 1850, 3:55,
$50, 7:45, 9:4o p. m.
LITTLE-Stan and Laurel in
"Babes In Toyland," 1000
:, q. M, 1850, 1:50, $40, $40,
7:35, $3.50 p. m.
BELASCO-E Edmund g we nm,
Elizabeth Allan, in Java
Head" 1912, 2:14, 4:16, 6:1S,
= 500, 1922 p. m.
.RKO.KEITH'S - Alan Hale,
Dorothy Wilson in "The Last
Days of Pompeii," 1887 a. M,
1887, 3:37. 5:37, 1897 and 9:S7
p. m.
HOWARD Joan Blond ell,
Glenda Farrell in We're In
The Money" 1890, 800, $50,
800. 1O:30 D. m. Stage
Duke Ellington and his orches.
ira, l:45, AIS, 6:46, 9:15 p m
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
At
The Howard

Duke Ellington, Incompatible
king Of the jungle Jazz delinea.
tors, and his peerless orchestra
opened at the Howard Theater yes
terday in one Of the fastest revues
seen in WaShington's uptown Har.
lem this season.
Ellington, home town boy, who
went away and made good, domi-
mates the show with his dynamic
personality. The first thing, his
orchestra opens with a presenta.
ton that shows just how the jun
gle music should be played. Then
come three tap dancers, the giants
of rhythm. Bessie Dudley goes big
when she put over "Truckin',"
that new dance sensation from
Harlem. Ivie Anderson, songbird
with the Ellington orchestra, gets
a big hand in her presentation of
two numbers, one THE ST. Louis
Blues"
Others outstanding in the revue
include Avon Long. the brown
boy who goes over big in some
eccentric dance presentations;
Wade and Wade, a Mr.. and Mrs.
tap dance team. and Norman At
wood. a crooner. Hattie Knowles,
a ton of fun under cork, was just
a little riot. Her comedy and songs
just about brought down the
house. A fast sepia chorus, going
through some unusually good
dance routineS, concludes the
revue end of the bill.
The added presentation is Were
In the Money" a sensational COM
edy featuring Joan Blondell and
Glenda Farrell. Midnight show
tonight. w. r.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Agent Is Back
At the Met

The Metropolitan is presenting
quite regularly those films which
rate return engagement in down.
town Washington, therefore it is
a good habit to catch them in the
reShowing, because they are worth
seeing. Special Agent" the offer.
ing this week, is one of those ex-
ceedingly smooth, and clever rack
eteer dramas, superbly enacted.
Aiming a death blow at crime
and corruption violations which
constantly fill our newspapers to-
day, this shows the Federal Gov
ernment taking a hand, which
means business. No effort is made
to build up unreal situations to
glorify the United States secret
agents, but rather a thrilling tale
is unfolded in such a vigorous and
fascinating manner, that the very
organization Is honored.
George Brent, one of the. best
actors for this type of entertain
ment, makes a convincing news
paper-detective operative, while
Ricardo Cortez nearly steals the
whole show by a brilliant inter.
probation of the sleek gangster
leader. Bette Davis is superb
actress, never OVERRIDING these diff
ficult roles but always striking the
exact half way mark which is un-
doubtedly the key to her repeated
successes.
"Voice Of Experience" is one of
the most interesting of short sub
jectS and this weeks story is a
charming love story, destined to
appeal to the most proSaic. A
"Pop-Eye" comedy, and news re-
leases round out the program.
H. K.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Bickford Working
While He Mends

To Charles Bickford goes the
distinction of being the first nota-
BILE to spend his days on a "set"
and his nights in a hospital. 1t
is the result of having to fulfill
a contract, and at the same time
recuperate from a painful injury
sustained when he was attacked
by a lion during the filming of
East of Java" So that approx
mately 100 extra people wouldn't
lose out on two days work, Bick-
ford, against the advice of his
psyician, left the Hollywood Hos
pital and appeared on the set.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

ing and the Paul Ash Girls do
solo and routine numbers; Bert
Granoff sings some new and old
numbers, well-liked; and congratu-
lations are extended to Audrey
Seiber (she's been telling us about
the Earle shows for two years
now.
There are short subjects which
include an excellent Grantland
Rice Sportlight and a newsreel.
It's big show K. Y.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

teurs. Believe 1t or sue me but
they give an hours revue enter
tainment without single dance
step. Not a tap in the carload Of
beginners.
sLoring Smith is the Emcee and
gong ringer. The fire bell is
sounded once or twice for comedy
purposes by the units piano play
ing prankster.
A few Sunday evenings ago the
Youmans brothers drew an ava.
lAnche of air votes for their net
work debut as trick musicians.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

world Of knowledge. Particularly
effective was George Curzon's
Edward Dunsack, the william Of
the film. His silken sensualities
were in strong contrast to John
Loder's Ammidon, sincere, clean.
cut hero.
Elizabeth Allen as the excite.
ment-starved English miss and
Edmund Gwenn as Ammidon
senior given to seafarin' talk, are
others who impart forcefulness to
their transformations, though
at times there is a feeling Of
unnaturalneSs. D. M,
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
BOWES AMATEURS AT FOX Stage % 'S~ % Ea % | p es." GOOSE
Goose and the Gander' Plus
Paul Ash Stage Revue on
Earle's Birthday Bill

Greetings and fluctuations to Warner Brothers Earle
Theater Five ago this playhouse naugurated
bigger and better stage and combination
bration have provided full of music songs and
laughter for your enjoyment
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Amateurs on Stage

OtherS heard bearing the BoWeS
hallmark of merit were:
Dave Siegel, who initiate
sounds heard on city streets and
along the river front.
SkeetS Simmons, who describes
himself as q graduate hobo, tells
the difference between a hobo, a
tramp, and a plain bum, and
then mimicS the noises heard in
barnyard.
BesS Sweeney, a colleen from
County Down, who plays jigS on
an accordion and who should
really throw her rich broguC more
solidly into the microphone.
Celeste AlVia, California
nightingale whose voice is both
strong and Shrill.
Marion O'Connor, classical So
prano, singing "Estralita."
Michael O'Byrne, who sings
the Rangers song from Rio
Rita" and encoreS with "Old Man
River" in a deep and sweet voice.
The Red Bank HillbillieS still
very amateurish, and Mccormick
and Herring, comedy musical
team.
Perhaps the novelty is wearing
off. for the No. unit fails to
click as solidly as the first Bowes
travellers to reach F Street. I
suggest that Major Bowes, if he
is to continue to populate vaude-
vile, put dancing slab alongside
of his Sunday night microphone
and begin recruiting the embryo
PowellS and AStaireS.
The Fox Movietone news reel.
with shots from Ethiopia, a
camera mans hazards as revealed
in exciting news clips and Phil
Lampkin's Tampa overture COM
pletes as good an all-round pro
gram as the Fox has had in
weeks.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Jack Benny Is Screen Star Of
Its in the Air With
Ted HeaIy, Una MerkeI
By ANDREW R, KELLEY

Jack Benny probably the most comedian in the
world his partners in fun In Broadway Melody he gave
Sid Sves rich opportunity beat him the laugh and
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Just Pals

Wallace Beery and Danny Gray,
M-G-M film editor, worked togeth.
er in New York 80 years ago.
The Washington times., 1935-10-19
Mae West Active

Camera work started recently on
Mae Vests new Paramount pic
ture, "Klondike Lou"
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

Comeback
Edmund Gwenn played in q
Los Angeles theater more than
80 years ago?
The Washington times., 1935-10-19

Likes the Game
Joan Crawford's favorite pas.
time is backgammon at which
she has never been beaten?