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The Washington times., 1936-08-04

day and heard attorneys bickel
over his name as Miss Astor heSi
tatingly admitted she had meant
him when she wrote:
81 love George, and the best
I can do is save him from a
messy scandal"
WAVES AT WITNESS
When she entered the court
room Kaufman waved greeting
at the pretty witness, but after
that he sat Slumped down in hi'
chair, hemmed about by sensation
seeing women spectators. He was
served with a subpoena while or
a vacation trip with Producer Irv
ing Thalberg and his wife, Norma
Shearer.
practically every outstanding
masculine film star of recent
years has been written about by
Mary AstOr in her diary and we
expect to call q large number Of
them to the stand"
That was the blunt announce
ment today of Joseph Anderson,
attorney for DR.. Franklyn Thorpe,
as he ridiculed reports the weeks
recess in the spectacular child Gus
tody case indicated a settlement
was in prospect.
II know nothing of a settle
ment."
This statement by Anderson was
echoed, with more emphasis, by
Roland Rich Woolley, of counsel
for the authenticated film star,
who is fighting to regain custody
of her daughter, 4-year-old Marllyn
Thorpe.
The child was given to DR..
Thorpe when he obtained an un'
contested divorce April IL, 1888.
Report Persists
But despite the emphatic de.
mails, it was perSistently reported
today a group Of film producers
planned to make a final effort
during the week to stop the trial
in an out-of court settlement.
Their decision was reached, 1t
was reported. after the aSsocla'
ton of kaufman with Miss Astor
was admitted by her. The produ-
GERS regard the case as "too hot"
even for Hollywood because a half
dozen film "Romeos," whose box
office value runs into a score OF
millions of dollars annually, are
reported being stalked by process
servers.
The stars were reported men
toned in graphic phrases by Miss
Astor as she assertedly described
her activities in the more realistic
latter hours" part of Hollywood's S
make believe world.
Meanwhile the diary itself,
which DR.. Thorpe in an affidavit
asserted indicated his wife was
guilty of grossly Immoral" con-
duct, was still not a part Of the
court record.
Ruling Delayed
Objections by Woolley to Ander-
sons attempt to introduce sew
eral pages of it unless the entire
document were available for eX-
animation and the obvious reluc-
tance of Superior Judge Goodwin
j. Knight to rule on the matter
until next Monday, kept the docu-
ment from the record.
Samuel Goldwyn Studio obtained
the weeks recess in the trial by
pointing out that "DodsWorth," in
which Miss Astor is featured, is
now in production and that some
500 persons will be thrown out
of work unless she is able to
appear.
The custody battle will shift to
Florida during the weeks inter
mission if judicial permission is
granted, the film stars attorney,
Roland Rich Woolley, announced
today.
Woolley said he would seek ap-
pointment of a commission to go
to Florida to take dispositions. He
charges DR.. Thorpe lived there
with Lillian Lawton Miles, to
whom, Miss Astor has charged,
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DRIcES are rising steadily. In fact,
wooIens and labor costs have gone way
up TO such an extent since these overcoats
were contracted for, that we cannot dupIi-
cate these magnificent values. Prices will
be much higher this winter . so buy now
and save!
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FINISH FIGHT
PLANNED BY
BOTH SIDES
Counsel Deny Week S
Recess May Mean
Settlement
Continued from Page ~

NOOntIHueu IEOm rage ~
day and heard attorneys bicker
over his name as Miss Astor hesi-
tatingly admitted she had meant
him when she wrote:
81 love George, and the best
I can do is save him from a
messy scandal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
WEDDING GUESTS
 PAINFULLY HURT
Car Overtnrns as Defec- tive Tire Blows Out;
 Two Out of Danger

Injured when their car overturned on Hamilton avenue yesterday, two New Jersey men who had come to Waterbury to attend a wedding were reported out of danger by danger by authorities at St. Mary's hospital. The accident occurred, 1t was reported, when @ weak tire blew out, causing George Schlegel, 28, of 225 Franklin avenue, Jersey City, driver of the car, to lose con- trol. It ran up over the sidewalk and overturned against stone wall.
 Schlegel, a former Waterburian, was the more seriously injured of the two, suffering a possible frac- tured skull. His condition this morn- ing, however, was reported much improved. James McGrath, 36, of 427 Washington avenue, Clidsdale, N. J., owner of the car, sustained a fractured leg and abrasions of the nose.
 The two came to Waterbury from New Jersey yesterday morning to attend the wedding of MT. Schlegel's sister, Miss Bernice Schlegel of 4 Kenyon street and Charles J. flag erty, Jr., of 1879 Hamilton avenue. After the ceremony the defective tire was noticed and was pumped up. They had intended to have 1t changed at a gasoline station down. town.
 The injured men were taken to St. Mary's hospital by a passing truck driver. The accident was investi- gated by Patrolman James Carey and Detective Edward McElligott and John Calvin.
 Hit By Trolley
 Struck by Connecticut company trolley as he was crossing North Main street last night about 7 o'clock, Charles T. Laff1n, 47, of 204 Newbury street, Hartford, was taken to St. Mary's hospital where his in juries were found to be superficial. He had laceration of the right ear, abrasions of the left elbow and com- plained of back pains. The car was operated by Clarence Percival, of 36 Cooke street, and was going north on North Main street as Laffin stepped off the sidewalg to cross the street, according to a report made by Patrolman John Parker. The injured man was taken to the hospital in the police ambulance by Patrolmen Charles McWeeney and Joseph McEvoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
ANDERSON SHOWS
 AZ HONOR PUPILS
March Statistics Released Today By Principal LO-
 rettO Fitzpatrick

Forty pupils are listed on the March honor roll for Anderson school as having averages better than 90%, according to reports re- leased today by Principal Loretto Fitzpatrick.
 The complete list follows:
 Grade 3 (From 94.2 to 9O) Mary Lord, Claude Squires, Richard O'Brien, Noel Fay, Joan Barron, Lois Pulver, William Mccarthy, William Judd, Joseph Aurelli.
 Grade 4-(from 96 to 9O Edward Somma, Rosemary, Masone, Thomas Godburn, Herbert Reiner, Frederick Thornley, Erminia Sirica, Rowland Raeburn, Joan Mercier, Charles Rietdyke, Roberta Yavecchia, Jean nette Pronovost.
 Grade 4 (from 89 to 8O Jackie Kaplan, Joseph Ciminera, John Peach, Richard Sutter, Angela Tolo- meo, Janet Field, Mary Kiriako, Arnold DiPietro.
 Grade 5 (from 95 to 9O Alan Riefe, Francis Saturno, Marooky Malootian, Gloria Biancardi. Mary Dileone, Blanche Marine, John Dwyer.
 Grade 5 (from 88 to 85) Andrew Saturno, Laura Bazarian, John O'Neil, Donald Corcoran, Jane Per- ", Edward Mccarthy.
 Grade 6 (from 94.8 to 9O Ralph Scazzafava, Catherine Phillips. Will liam Schlander, Helen Bazarian, Jo- seph Costigan, Irene Gauvin.
 Grade 6 tfrom 88.6 to 85) Fred erick Cook. Mary Lambo. John Gay.
 Grade 2 (from o5 to 9O Michale Tolomeo. Josephine Mo, Kathleen Murphy.
 Grade 2 (from 80 to 85) Marie Bandelloni. Betty Corcoran. John Godburn, Ruth Borg, John Murphy.
 Grade 8 tfrom 99.4 to 9O Caroline Marine, Doris Salston, Janice Tap pin, Barbara Peck, Eunice Reichen- bach, Alba saturno, Alvera Petroc- cia, Betty Woodward. Vera Solomon.
 Grade 6 (from 0o to S5) Patricia OBrien, Lawrence Kirouac, Mar jorie DiPietro Lorraine Theroux, Jane Marcellus. Mario Carlone, Rob- ert Costigan, Wesley Dickson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Invitations tonight at the first organization meeting. Committees named in- clude:
 Reception - Theodore Meyer, Ellis Phelan, Thomas Moore, Dr. George Leonard, Thomas Kelly, Roy Rice, William J. Roach, Will J. Shanahan, Vincent Scully. <. Publicity-E. Christie Erk, Will liam Harrington.
 Tickets-WalIace Inglis, Daniel Mahaney, Raymond Walker, Paul Wilhelm, George M c ID u fl, A. Henry Weisman, George Karnof- sky.
 Finance-M. H. ToOmey.
 Lunchean - Clyde Jennings, Gunnar Schlander, Harold Green. Invitations-Robert Birt, M. J. GalullO, Chester Handc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
BOARD APPOINTS HELEN BOWLING
Accepts Resignation of Miss EIinOr ThOms; Text
 Books Are Chosen

The resignation of Elinor Thoms. assistant secretary of Crosby high school, was accepted by the board of education yesterday and Helen B. Bowling was named to succeed her. Leave of absence was granted to tDorothy Robin of Tinker be- cause of illness, her request being supported by Q statement from her physician.
 The board also approved of the following text books for use in high and grammar schools:
 New Standard Typewriting, by Tltholz and Smith, Pitman Publish ing Corp; Representative Plays, by Barrie, school edition, Charles Scribner's Sons; Following Printed Trails, by Hovious, D. c. Heath & Co.,; The Atlantic Book of Modern Plays, by Leonard, Little, Brown & Co.,; Adventure Bound, Book I, by Persing & Leary, Harcourt, Brace & Co.,; Drums, by Boyd, modern standard authors edition, Charles 6cribner's Sons; grade schools, Words of Music by Ginn & O., Mu- sic Hour Series by Silver, Burdett & Co.
 Requests Granted
 Permission for use of the various school buildings were granted to organizations as follows:
 The Hopeville Indies basketball team, use of the Hopeville school gymnasium on April l, for basket ball practice; the Overlook Cottage Park Club, Inc, use of the Kings bury school gymnasium on Friday evening, May l, for an enetrtain- ment; the Veterans of Foreign Wars, permission to conduct the sale of peoples in the schools this year; the Mathes Studios and Cur tiS Art O., permission to make group photographs in the public schools: the Waterbury Lions club, permission to solicit contributions for their fund for crippled children; John G. Gilmartin, principal of Dusgan and Begnal schools, per- mission to have 8 cake sale, the proceeds Jo be used for school pur- poses; Anna E. Pagan, principal of Slocum school, permission to have 8 basketball game on We'd nesday afternoon, April IS, to raise funds for baseball equipment; the Modern Language club of the Crosby high school, use of the Crosby gymnasium on Friday even- ing, May 8; permission has also been franted for meetings of the National Union for Social Justice to: George Ayotte, use of Washing ton school on Monday evening, Angil 27: Eileen Duphiney, use of Bunker Hill school on Monday even- inR,, April 20; James Cammisa, use of the Duggan school on Mon-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Wesleyan lnstalls
 Recording Machine
Reproduction of Voices to Aid Classes in Oral English,
 Choir, Glee Club Members s-May Record Events

pronunciation, by the music de- partment for work with individual members of the choir of glee club and in dramatics, as recording of parts of play during rehearsal would be an effective way to show the actors just how their interpre- tations of the parts sound.
 Future work in this line at Wesleyan may also bring the record ing of various events on the air, particularly dramatic skits and formal addresses, to be used as a demonstration aid in instruction work.
 Trial Records May
 The new equipment is being ar- ranged to permit further extension, adaptation and improvement in quality when further improvements in the recording are are developed. At present it will be possible to make either aluminium or acetate records. The making of trial rec ords is expected to start by May 1, while the recording studio changes will be made during the summer, permitting the making of finished recordings next fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Middletown, Conn.,, April 4-In- stallation of recording and repro ducing apparatus for the use of classes in oral English and in many other college activities is under way at Wesleyan University, and next years classes will be able to hear themselves as others hear them.
 Work on the equipment, which is the gift of an alumnus, is being done by Weiant Wathen-Dunn un- der the direction of Prof. K. &. VanDyke of the Physics department and includes conversion of room 1 in Scott laboratory into record- ing studio.
 The new studio was especially designed when the building was built to be isolated from the rest of the building. It has indepen- dent walls of it's own which do not touch the walls of surrounding rooms and has double windows and a double door. The walls, ceiling and floor will be treated to make the room acoustically dead" The amplifier and recording apparatus proper will be in an adjoining room.
 Pronunciation
 The new speech apparatus at present is designed to aid students who have speech difficulties by showing them what their speech sounds like to others and to enable instructors in public speaking to demonstrate the point which he wishes to make about the presenta- tions of his students. Many other uses for the equipment are also being visualized, including use by the language department to aid in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

A meeting of the various com mittees selected by Major Newton W. Alexander, commander of Corporal Frank Coyle Post, Amer can Legion, to make arrangements for the official visit here of Ma tionaI Commander Ray Murray of Iowa, will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Legion Home. The national commander is ex- pected here Wednesday, April 22nd. It has been arranged to hold noon hour luncheon in
 his honor. The distinguished visitor will be met by 8 motor escort of policemen and legion naries and escorted into the city and to The Elton, where a re- ception will be held in his honor.
 Past Commander Walter A. Jarvis has been appointed gen. eral chairman of the committees of arrangements and will preside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
MOCK TRIAL HELD
 BY JUNIOR GROUP

A mock trial was the highlight of last nights meeting of the Junior Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at the parish hall. Vincent Toletti and Steve Ferucci were the "defendants" while John McLinden acted as judge. John Clark was prosecuting attorney and John Petricone acted as defense attorney.
 Following the mock trial 8 smoker was enjoyed. Plans were made for the annual Mothers day commun- ion breakfast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
HUSBAND LEAVES
 ESTATE TO WIFE

The estate of the late John Church of Middlebury goes entirely to his wife, Alice Church, accord- ing to the will, which was admitted to probate today by Judge Dennis J. Slavin. The brief document pro- vides that all property go to Mrs. Church.
 Named executor in the will, tila window declined to serve in that capacity, and today Judge Slavtn named John Church, Jr, her son. as administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
STATE LOAN co.
 PAPERS ARE FILED

Incorporation papers have been filed in Hartford with the secretary of state by the State Loan com pany and the City Banana com pany, both local concerns. The State Loan company is capitalized for $50,000 with $25,000 paid in. The incorporators are John RI. Brown, William J. Parker and Florence A. Chapin. of this city. The banana company is capitalized at $5,1O0 with $2,000 paid in The officers are: President, Philip Dinova; vice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

o A ASASA<AA VAAA3ASOAA ried in the near future. The ban quet will be followed by a theater party.
 The next meeting of the boys will be held tomorrow evening at s o'clock at the club rooms, 154 East Farm street. During the member ship campaign now underway the entrance fee will be void.
 The bowling team will roll it's final match.of the season against the Pol ish Political Club next Sunday after noon at 4 o'clock at the Chase alleys. The match will be followed by a supper.
 The Diamonds, winners of the interclub bowling lague, will be hon. Ored at the annual bowling banquet. A combined card party for boys and girls will be held Thursday eve ming, April 90, in the club rooms. The baseball team will hold practice session Thursday evening at 6:15 o'clock at BrasscO Park.
 Vivian Osowski has joined the girls club. The fifth annual combined dinner dance will be held in June. Marie Brovick and Wanda Majewski will be in charge Of arr arrangements. Jane Dolecki will be released from the Waterbury hos pital tomorrow. Frances Bro- bick is also on the sick list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
POsTMAN QUITS AFTER e
 YEARS

Pittsfleld, Mass. - CUPJ - L. Charles Kenyon, @, has just re- tired as letter carrier after, he esti- mates, having walked 130,000 miles and delivered 100000 pieces of mail. For 70 years he covered the same route.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
St. Stan s A.
 Newsettes

The girls bowling banquet will be held Wednesday, April 9, at which time the guests of honor will be the Misses Stella Valeski and Helena Schvenski who will be mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Bible Classes

The Waterbury Federation of Mems Bible Glasses will meet to- morrow evening at 8 o'clock at the Grace Methodist church. A large at tendance is expected as there will be delegations from Plymouth, Thomaston and Waterbury. Fred erick Box will preside. Following the business meeting refreshments will be served by members of the Ladies' Aid Society of the parish and a so- cial hour will be enjoyed.
 Briefs
 MT. and Mrs. George Mulligan of Cooke street have with them for the Easter recess their son, George, a student at Catholic University in Washington, and their son Francis, a student at Kingsley Prep school in New Jersey.
 John Maxwell of Thomaston ave- nue, who was 8 patient at the Wa terbury hospital, is much improved.
 Mrs. George Leonard of Wheeler street spent the weekend in New York City.
 Mrs. Leon Mayshaw and son Ernest have returned to their home on Cooke street after spending some time with relatives in Attleboro, Mass.
 The Children of Mary of St. Mi- chaels church will hold meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock to make plans for the card party Thursday night.
 P. T. A. Conference
 Miss Edna W. Weber. local Girl Scout director, was scheduled to talk this afternoon before the Wa terville Parent t-Teacher association in the Sprague school gymnasium on "Girl Scouting and It's Rela- ton to Humane Education" Mrs. Louis Willard is president of the group and Mrs. Elmer Wilson heads the program committee. Miss Web- CT is chairman of the committee on humane education of the state Con- gress of Teachers and Parent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

president. Lillian Dinova; treasurer. Sidney Morcey; secretary, Peter Morcey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
Union For Social Justice

President Claude Stevens will pre- side at the semimonthly meeting of the Waterville unit of the National Union for Social Justice, Friday evening of this week at the Sprague school gymnasium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Jobless Europeans in South Af- rica are being given work by the government. some on soil erosion projects and others at fighting nox- lous weeds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

Colonel A. E. Davidson, and aide de-camp to the king, has com- pleted 5000 miles of sculling in his boat on the Thames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14

day evening, April 27; Lester J. Brodeur, use of Kingsbury school on Tuesday evening, April IA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-14
SILVER TEA WILL
 BE HELD BY UNIT
Ladies' Aid of St. Mich= ael's Church to Observe
 Mothers Day
WATERVILLE

The Ladies Aid Society of st. Michael's church will hold 8 silver tea on Mothers Day, May 10th at the parish hall. Mrs. Joseph H. McArdle was named chairman of the committee in charge. Arrange ments are being made for 8 special entertainment for the affair. Fur ther plans will be announced later.
 Flowers Donated
 The flowers used in adorning the altar of St. Paul's Episcopal church on Easter Sunday were donated by the following: Dr. and Mrs. A. Fa- Der, MT. and Mrs. Leon Totten, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Rehm, Howard Webster of New Britain, MT. and Mrs. Edward Cookson, Mrs. G. H.. Reed and Leslie Dornan, Mrs. Hu- bert Alcott, Mrs. William Scholey, Mrs. Frederick Wooster, Mrs. G. F. Wright, Mrs. William P. Waterbury, Mrs. Valentine Field, Mrs. Elizabeth Leisring and family and Mrs. Ray mond Adams.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-05-08
Godfrey Child, Atty
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
c. t. a. on the personal estate of
Lloyd F. Trader late of Worcester
County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 3rd day of November, 1886.
They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefits of the said es-
tate. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this
23rd day of April, 1886.
GODFREY CHILD,
JOSEPH C. STEVENSON,
Administrators, c. t. a.
Test: Paul Jones, Register Of Wills.
April 24-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-05-08

more or less, back of Johnson's Neck
school-house in the 9Th Elec. Dist.
Consideration $40 &c.
Lille M. Stevenson and Myrna S.
Dennis from Samuel H. Fields and
others, real estate on Short Street, in
Pocomoke City. Consideration $40 &c
Horace G. Payne from Clemon w.
Outten and wife, real estate on the
Southeast side of Willow Street, in
Snow Hill. Consideration $40 &c.
VIM. J. Clarke from John o. Exley,
Jr., and wife, tract of woodland con-
tanning 49 acres, more or less, on the
West side of the County Road leading
from Conner's Church to Box Iron, in
the End Elec. Dist. Consideration $40
&c.
Horace G. Payne from Public Land
ing Realty Co., Inc, 2 parcels of real
estate containing 1882 Acres and
97.3 Acres, more or less, fronting on
the North side of the County Road
leading from Spence to Public Land
ing. Consideration $40 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-05-08

Hollywood Long distance may
make the heart grow fonder, but
Ethel Norman, featured in Anything
Goes" utilized probably one of the
shortest telephone lines in existence
in the production of this film. Only
fifty feet of wire were necessary to
connect the two telephones used in
the production. Miss Norman, featured
in the picture with Bing Crosby, sits
in a hoop of neon lights and "floats"
over the heads of people in a night
club. In making the film an operator
with telephone, seated on the floor Of
the cafe was connected with another
operator located in the attic of the
building completely out of sight. The
floor man telephoned the upper oper-
ator, directing him where to swing
the crane which placed Miss Norman
properly throughout the scene. How
ever, this was not the shortest tele-
phone line ever used, for it was twenty
feet longer than that of the original
line over which Alexander Graham
Bell, the inventor, and Thomas A.
Watson, his assistant, heldvthe first
telephone conversation in the world,
March 10, 1876.