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Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-08

plant and explanation the danger signal has
been raised"
Mr. and Mrs McClintc depended entirely on
each other in their professional work. He is the
critic she believes implicitly. She is the one
actress he regards supreme. But at rehears-
ais he treats her he does every other player.
He will call her to side of the stage and
instruct her in the manner he does
other players in need of direction. She ceases
to be Katharine Cornell, the famous actress,
when play is in preparation He is the
of the scene.
An incident illustrating this occurred when
1.-THE Barretts of Wmpole Street" was in
rehearsal One day Miss Cornell threw down her
part and exclaimed: Il can't do it! It's no use.
We must abandon the play" He turned on his
heel and said:
You mean you never have done anything
like it, you can't act something different"
1t was challenge. She picked up the part and
rehearsals continued. AS everyone knows it was
one of the great successes of the American
theater was acted 709 times by Miss Cornell in
America and made hundreds of thousands of
dollars. In fact, due to this production, fund
was established whereby Miss Cornell is able to
present unusual dramas without eye on the
box office
TIT is complete understanding and trust in
each other which has made our life
together" says Miss Cornell For one thing he
is director and actress. so there is no
chance occasion for professional jealousy
which is the rock that ruins some theatrical
marriages. We both have the same intense love
of the theater and are willing to sacrifice every
thing for it. From the moment we mutually
decide on a play we will do, we consult about
every detail of it, casting, scenery and clothes
This does not mean that we always agree.
We don't. We argue and defend our points
and our attitudes and being human perhaps we
sometimes become more heated than the
subject warrants. Sometimes he wins some
times do But never leave point in doubt
or permit a victory for or the other to
become a cause of vexation to the other. In
the theater as in private life partnership must
run smoothly without friction or disgruntled
feelings"
Two people of more contrasting temperament
scarcely could be imagined She comes of an
old New England family, settled in the East
early in the seventeenth century. His family
were pioneers to the Northwest where he was
born and where he grew up, stage-struck and
ran away from home with fifth-rate repertory
company and was stranded in Waa Walla,
Washington. His family in Seattle sent for him
and finally agreed that he might go on the
stage but he must do it in academic man.
go to drama school. He really didn't care
how he did it as long as he did it. So he was
sent to New York to the American Academy of
Dramatic Arts. When he graduated Grace
George saw him and gave him engagement
in her repertory company.
HE would have been a fine actor If he had
continued at it," she has said. but he became
. director instead.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-08

KATHARINE CORNELL hasn't always been
n a glamorous star and Guthrie McClin-
tic, her husband hasn't always been famous
director
Once, not too long ago. they were unknown
quantities Together they walked the streets,
climbed stairs to managers offices. to agencies,
trying to find an opportunity Broadway" -
trying together to find that road to fame!
The first time Cornell appeared on the stage
in PLOTS and Playwrights' Guthrie McClintic
was in the audience and he wrote on the margin
of his program, opposite Katharine's name, four
words, Interesting, monotonous worth watch
ing"
At that time Mr.. McClntic was casting direc-
tor for Winthrop Ames, New York producer
and his business to all the plays and
note actors in them
He still thinks she is interesting and worth
watching = but he doesn't get chance to say
that she is monotonous They are seldom to-
gether! He has become the famous director of
plays and she well, Cornell is TOPS" in
the theater! He may be in Europe while she is
in California-or vice versa!
Oddly enough, after that first glimpse of the
young aspiring star, McClntic couldn't get her
out of his mind For two years they both fought
the good fight of Broadway and ended by get
ting married.
RUT wait = oh wait If you've never been
d star. if you've never walked the streets
hunting a job, you won't understand. These
two knew those devastating fires of ambition
knew that gnawing hunger for expression
felt something worth while which the world
reluctant to let them show. The theater was
their life but how how HOW to get
on?
Beside their love, they had common meet
ing ground in their ambition.
They read plays together and planned the
great things for the future that all lovers dream
of doing with the added interest here that both
were devoted to the thing the theater.
Eventually after she had been to London to act
10 in Little Women" because Miss Bonstelle
was one of the few managers who believed in
her. she obtained her first real chance in New
York in Clemence Danes "A Bill of Divorce
ment" The day before she began rehearsals
they were married Three months later he made
his first production independent producer,
A. A. Mines THE Dover Road" 1t a sue
cess. With Miss Danes THE Way Things Hap
pen" he, for the first time staged play for
her and then a few years later when she ap
peared in THE Green Hat he directed the
production. Since then they always have worked
together he directing every play in which she
acts.
They have a home in Beekman Place. New
York City, overlooking East river. His study ia
lined with photographs, paintings, sculptures Of
her The only ornament of her room is small
white jade statue, ALMOST priceless and of great
historic interest, which he presented to her
when she ended her first long engagement in
THE Barretts of Wimpoe Street" in San Fran
cisco.
IN lever complaint never explain" is Miss
N Cornell's motto for married life, apply
ing it both ways.
Complaints seldom IL ever do any good;
more likely they create dissenson which leads
to the kind of unpleasantness apt to bring
about quarrels which never quite heal Explana-
tions shouldn't be necessary and seldom are sat-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-08
She Was Monotonous, Now She's Tops -
AMERICAS GREATEST SUCCESS STORY

YOU of the people who Katharine Cornell in
of Is cities which included 225 performances did you
her and did you know that private life in New York she
Guthrie McCnt and that she has been of the outstanding
of successful professionalism and domestiCiy Combined
The years have been easy has without hear
ing effort She has failed slipped back and struggled forward aga
uay winning the high goal of fame.
this however, she has travelled with her hand in her husbands
lies the story probably Americas greatest story in 81
story of really successful marriage That my way of think
been Katharine Cornelrs greatest achievement! The
Evening star., 1936-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Newspaperman were
even considering whether it was worth
while to break open an antique to get
at its contents. Neither remembered
having seen the key for years"
The attack on the chest was post
poned, however, and the other day the
key was found.
1t had been placed carefully between
the leaves of the family Bible.
X 4 X
SALESMAN.
THE bell rang and as the head OF
- the house went to the door he saw
some balloons showing in the glass.
Muttering his sales resistance, he
opened the door to see 4-year-
with three balloons on stick.
Can Dickie buy balloon?" asked
the peddler.
The transaction being successfully
carried through at cents, the door
closed.
About IS minutes later the bell rang
again and once more the 4-year old
stood outside, this time with two bal
looms.
!, "Can Dickie buy q balloon?" he
asked.
And again in about Is minutes with
one balloon: Can Dickie buy q bal
loon?"
The acting head of the house is
afraid he is on a sucker list.
Evening star., 1936-02-24
Washington
Wayside
Random Observations
of Interesting Events
and Things.
LIKENESS.


- OCIAL prominence fairly ra-
dated from the woman who
dropped into an uptown pho
~ tographer's recently to have a
''likenesS" made.
She was large, perfectly designed to
carry the string of valuable pearls
which set her apart.
After the proofs were submitted. she
objected strenuously to the dimen-
sions of the likeness"
The photographer began the process
of retouching in which section after
section of the subject was erased until
she was reduced to perfect 36. But,
alas, for the pearls, they remained
projected in midair, their normal rest
ing place having been retouched right
out of the picture. 1t took some time
and lot of expertness, but they
finally succeeded in replacing the
pearls on the subjects bosom.
The proofs were submitted once
more and the likeness" declared
perfect.
X X X x
BULL'S-EYE.
Use By naUal dUidtion for prac-
tice purposes OF miniature bombs
Uhich do not fall Dith the accu-
racy OF the combat types has led to
the adoption, in spirit OF leuity,
of the Hopkins formula" Here's
the formula: Ely oDer the target,
count three, add your laundry num-
Der, shut your eyes, and then pull"
X X X X
SOCIAL NOTE.
1t was the midnight hour in one
of the city's night clubs.
A bunch of the boys were standing
around in the reception lobby engag-
ing in what at midnight is known as
repartee. when two disgruntled girls
disengaged themselves from the blur
of cigarette smoke, loaded tables and
blaring music and passed them. One
of the girls was heard to say:
i've never been so annoyed. I'm
bored to tears and cold sober"
Evening star., 1936-02-24
Medal Accompanied by Death.

ONEIDA, N. Y. R.-Jacob Oat-
man, 81, retired boatman, was
awarded a medal at a ceremony COM
memorating his fiftieth consecutive
year of membership in a Masonic
lodge.
As he received the medal Oatman
was stricken with apoplexy and died
almost Immediately.
Evening star., 1936-02-24

The boys roared, then huddled to
riddle with repartee the new topic.
One of them-Wade Cothran, who
looks like the cinemas James Stewart,
and is likely to be seen abroad any
night in search of chicken enchilladas
decided something should be done.
The girls had disappeared by then
around the corner.
Hey" he shouted, where are those
girls who were bored to tears and cold
sober?"
Four girls came hurrying to him
from all directions.
X X X
SHIFT.
A CHAP called up the other day to
discuss his eccentricity.
1t wasn't bad eccentricity to lis
ten to, at that. Seems like the chap
can't keep his eyes off tire marks on
the pavement, which indicate a sud-
den and violent application of auto
mobile brakes. He sees them and gets
to wondering about then-whether
the car was stopped in time, what
happened if it, was not. The idea
keeps his mind off of other SEEM
ingly more important things, even
keeps him awake at night.
He would not give his name, which
Is too bad, since the operative he
talked to would like to find him and
give back the eccentricity. The op-
erative fears he has taken it over
too completely.
SHORT-SIGHTED.
A Washington hostess was enter
tanning With an "open house" re-
Gently. Just before her guests were
expected she uas giving last
minute instructions to the cook, q
large South Carolina colored ,oona-
an. Turning to leave the kitchen,
she remarked, "Wouldnt it be ter
rible If no one came"
"Lor', Miss Margaret" replied the
ample domestic, they'll come
some ,Uiu But only seed it in
the paper once. You ought to hab
1duertised mo-"
BIBLIOGRAPHY
In the home of one of Washing
tons leading newspaper men is stur-
dy antique chest. Until several days
ago it had not been opened for more
than two years.
The reason was that the key was
lost. AS a consequence its contents
had begun to assume tremendous i'm
portance. The chest had to be opened.
All things of value missing for two
years might be inside.
Evening star., 1936-02-24

- OCIAL prominence fairly ra-
dated from the woman who
dropped into an uptown pho
. tographer's recently to have a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
Negro Race Lauded By Guest Speakers
 For Perseverance
Dr. Eugene K. Jones Urges Race to Map Out Programs of SeIf-FIeIp- Racial Program Outing Success
 for Pearl Street Community Civic League

are not present everywhere in the country.
 Yesterdays entire celebration was conducted under the auspices of the Pearl Street Community Civic league and was preceded hy a parade from the Pearl street headquarters to the village. James B. Lassiter, president of the league, was in charge of the affair.
 Delegations ffGrn many cities in the state were in attendance, in- cluding uniformed groups of the Colored Elks from Ansonia, Colored Elks from Plainville and the A. M. E. Zion Drum corps of Ansonia. A concert was given by the Monarch Symphony band of New oYrk city, this group being one of the features of the days program.
 Other Speakers
 Rev. Dr. Isaac w. Reed of the Grace Baptist church was one of the local Negro speakers, talking of his long acquaintance with Dr. Jones and stating that the aim of the Negro was liberty and equality. Fol- lowing the opening prayer by Rev. A. A. Perry, of the local A. M. E.. Zion church, the entire group was welcomed to the village by William M. Harris. manager of the enter prise, and Frank Greene, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
 Miss Alice Kingsbury and Mrs. Leila Alexander also spoke at the celebration. Additional musical sel- ections were given by the Tuskegee quartet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
Meeting Of Parish Canuassers
 Postponed Until Tuesday Night
School Mines Taken to New York City to See
 Yankees in Action

of planes. A meeting of the club will be held today.
 The regular tennis instructions for the girls, under the direction of Miss Anna Wiedorn, travelling in- structor, will be held tomorrow morning from 10 to 12 o'clock. The boys tenis club which has been or- ganized' by Bob Blewitt, will meet at the same time Thursday morn- ing.
 The program of special instruc- tions at the park today, in addition to the ateudance of the regular supervisors includes: MT. Coe, avia- ton club, Mrs. Egan, knitting; and stamp club, Miss Egan. Tomorrow the glee club will rehearse under the direction of MT. Madden, and Miss Wiedorn will give tennis in- structions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13

An adequate program of selt-neip must be devised by Negroes through out the country, Dr. Eugene Kinckle Jones, executive secretary of the Ma tional Urban league and advisor of Negro affairs of the U. s. depart ment of commerce, said in his talk at the Negro racial day program yesterday afternoon at Settlers Vil- lage.
 The object of this program of self help, he said, was chiefly to promote the education of youth. He urged that each community give scholar ships to the most promising young persons and also encourage the en- trance of young Negroes into busi- ness. Only about one-tenth of the money spent by the Negro, he pointed out, goes to the Negro busi- ness man. He also urged the rnenl- bers of his race to develop Q new psychology, especially here in the New England states, where they are able to enjoy the advantages that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
Racial Day Program Staged at Village
!!CORNER HOUSE COURSE OPENS
Eight Girls at Initial Ses- sion Today; 8 Others
 Await Diplomas

Eight girls who have completed a six weeks training course in household work at the Corner House under the direction of Mrs. Madeline Simmons, will receive graduation certificates tomorrow afternoon from Joseph Loughlin, executive director of the emergency relief commission, the organization which distributed funds throughout the state in support of projects of this nature.
 Mrs. Simmons pointed out all eight members of the class have been placed as maids and general housekeepers. A new course, with eight new young ladies, started this morning and will be completed in six weeks time.
 While taking the course the young women receive no pay but are given their meals. Cooking, cleaning and serving, together with other duties of household worker are taught.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
FUNERALS

The funeral of George Begnal was held this morning at 0:l5 o'clock from the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Begnal, 505 Riverside street to St. Patrick's church where a sol- emn mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by Rev. Francis Smith, 0. s. Sp., assisted by Rev. Henry Flanagan of Hartford, deacon; Rev. James Kilbride, o. s. Sp., of Philadelphia, sub-deacon and Rev. Eugene Cryne, master of ceremonies. Seated in the sanctuary were Rev. Bernard Foster and Rev. William Wirkus. 4 special musical program was rendered by Miss Mary Rice with Miss Marie Barnes, as soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal services by Fathers Cryne, Smith, Flanagan, Kilbride and Foster. The pallbearers were: Ray Begnai, James Begnal, Charles Ryan, John Delaney, William Smith and James Reardon.
 The funeral of Mrs. Wilfred A. Beaudry was held this morning at e:l5 o'clock from the home, 0S4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13

GUIVVK eral rehersals are scheduled to be held this wek.
 Fairgrounds Pickups
 Knitting classes, which have been organized under the direction of Mrs. Eganat the park, will be held as usual this afternoon from to5. A large number registered for the class last week when 1t was started and the large attendance is expect ed today.
 Popular among the boys of g years and over, is the aviation club which is under the direction of MT. Coe. for the class which will include mo- del building and elementary study
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
LOCAL WOODSAWER
 FINISHES ON TOP

The intense heat during the past week seemed to have had very lit- tie effect on some of the Water bury youths at eco camps through out the state. At Camp Tourney in Torrington during the latter part of the week, at the annual field day, J. D'Ambrosi was the winner in the woodsawing contest and c. Marzano of this city was tied for first place in the woodchopping contest. The day before, D'Ambrosi starred in g. ball game between Camp Tourney and Camp Walcott.
 At Camp Britton in Windsor Joe seph Donnelley of Waterbury pitched his team to 17-0 victory over Camp Conner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
GASOLINE BLAZE
 IN BROWN PLACE

Blazing gasoline on cement floor of the Waterbury Auto Spring Co.,, 28 Brown place, was extinguished this morning by the chemical en- zine company before the flames reached threatening proportions. Bremen responded promptly to a telephoned. alarm at 9:53 o'clock to avert what might have been seri- ous blaze. Engine 10 went to the rear of 434 South Main street to put out an ash box blaze at 9:35 o'clock. The property is owned by Nestor Bournival. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
BABY FTNGER-PRINTED

Suzanne Van Dyke, baby daugh- ter of M-G-M director, w. s. Van Dykes, was finger printed by James E. Davis, police chief of Los An- geles, for the city's record, to be used for Identification purposes in the event of a disaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
OBITUARY

lat her home, S6 Rose street, Satur- day evening, after long illness. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna Casey O'Brien. She was born in Lakeville, and came to this city 35 years ago, from Amenia, N. Y.
 Mrs. Cullinan was 8 member of Sacred Heart church, the Rosary Confraternity, and the Altar and Scapular Society.
 She is survived by three daugh- ters, Miss Rose Cullinan, Mrs. Amos O'Brien and Miss Mary Culli- nan, all of Waterbury; two sons, John H., and Thomas F. Cullinan, both of this city; and six grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held from the home 86 Rose street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to the Sac- red Heart church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery.
 HOGAN-Mrs. Bridget Hogan, 85, of 322 North Elm street, Torrington died late Saturday night at her home after a long illness. She is survived by three sons Patrick, of Ansonia; William oi Terryville and John of Waterbury; three daughters, Mrs. Patrick Lac ey, Mrs. Michael F. Morrissey and Catherine Hogan, all of Torrington; nine grandchildren.
 Funeral arrangements are incom- plete.
 Mrs., Hogan was born in Tip perary, Ireland, and came to Tor rington in 1881. She was the mother of the late James J. Hogan, Yale football captain.
 The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday morning, time and other arrangements to be an- nounced. Burial will be in the fam fly plot in the old St. Francis cemetery.
 NOLAN-John Nolan of the Sol- diers' Home in Noroton, Conn.,, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. He was 8 World War veteran having served with the English regiment. MT. Nolan is survived by two sis- ters. Mrs. Bridget Roper of this city and Mrs. Agnes Carter of Ireland and two nieces and one nephew.
 The funeral will be held from the Soldiers Home in Noroton this afternoon. Burial will be in Noroton. DADDONA-Mrs. Angelina (Tro- sini) Daddona. wife of John Dad- d0na, of 2le Platt street. died Sat- urday afternoon from a heart ate tack brought on by the hot weather, according to Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, medical examiner. She was born in Italy, but spent l0 years in Mexico City. before coming to this city IT years ago. Besides her husband she is sur- vived by a son, Anthony Daddona. of this city: three daughters. Mem primo Zopfi, and Josephine D'Hoy0 both of Mexico City. and Mrs. John Moreno. Of Waterbury: two brothers, Luigi Trosini of New York. and Giovanni Trosini of Mexico City: and one sister, Mrs. Maria Merilla. Of Italy.
 The funeral wiiI be held toin0r- row morning at 9:lS o'clock from the home. 2l0 piatt street. to Gt. fucy's church ct Q o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-13
nARnINAL YERY ILL

Paris, ~Jtily 13.-CUP)-Card Binet, who won the universal ad- miration of the French forces as a chaplain in the World war, was in a a critical condition today and phy- sicians feared for his life.
 The Catholic Institute erroneously announced on Saturday that he had died.