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The Washington times., 1936-06-25
By LLOYD PANTAGES

HOLLYWOOD, June 25.-Topics
of the dazed. After signing Lem
and Abner for "The Big Broad.
cast of 1887" we find now that
they weren't signed. after all.
They wanted too much money and
there wasn't a spot in the picture
for them, anyway. CHEEKY to
know that "TarZan Escapes" is
now being turned over to another
director to see what he can do
about salvaging it from the shelf
1t was completed over year ago,
has had added scenes reshot for
months now, and still isn't mar.
ketable. BY the time it hits the
screen it will probably have cost
about a million and half simo-
Icons. The toy makers in Amer,
lea are slightly upset at the mo.
ment. They claim the only dolls
that have any market value are
Shirley Temple and the Dionne
quintuplet effigies. All the rest
pass unnoticed.
Claudette Colbert signed very
fancy new contract at Paramount
that runs for thirty months, dur,
ing which period she will do seven
productions. At the end of that
time they have an option for an
additional three. Meanwhile du-
ring the thirty-month period she is
allowed to do three pictures off
the home lot. The first will be
Joan Of Arc" at Warmers; the
second with John Stahl, at M-GM.
and the third has not been de,
cided on as yet, but 1t will prob.
ably be at RKO.
Eddie Sutherland (the directory
has established a new speed rec
ord never before accomplished
He flew on Tuesday at 4::30 p. M,
to New York, hoped the Zeppelin
Hindenburg and arrived in Frank
fort. Germany, at / a. m. on Sat
urday. He then flew to Vienna
for tea, then to Budapest for din.
ner. and then back to Vienna at
midnight to have a snack with
Molnar.
Then the next day he flew to
Paris for lunch and London for
dinner and then. that night, he
The Washington times., 1936-06-25

Max SchmeIing Ignores $4,000 For
Immediate Return To The Homeland
The Washington times., 1936-06-25
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP.
Devil Is Sissy to
Have Notable Cast

A notable cast has just been
chosen to surround three famous
boy actors of the screen, when
Freddie Bartholomew, Jackie
Cooper and Mickey Rooney start
work under Rowland Browns di-
rection in "The Devil Is a Sissy"
at Metro Goldwyn-Mayer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03
!HHNVHEN THE WEST WAS WILD"
lC% @by van WICK MASON

dow and those above raised a mighty
discordant yell and commenced to gal
lop towards the ford.
eff this is fake" said Ken sternly,
cts all over-there amt no more OIL"
Swiftly he sent the last of the kero-
sene purling down the blackened clay
troughs to spread far and wide.
eff you're wrong" he said gently,
while the Apaches raced forward as
they had so often before, "I'm goin'
to kill you and then me. know what
the PEACHES can do in the way of tor
ture."
eff it comes to that you'll not find
me afraid to CO." she replied steadily,
as with that quiet courage peculiar
to the frontierswoman she commenced
to lay rows of carbine cartridges on
the ground beside the position she
had taken.
go on I'M" he heard the renegade's
deep voice roaring. "His oils all gone.
Now We'll get that"
A fresh outburst of bowls drowned
out the renegade's obscenities and the
far bank was black with a steady
stream of horsemen urging their snort
ing ponies into the current where the
carcasses of dead animals made the
going treacherous.
Ken's face looked very thin in the
gloom when he saw the last drops of
the precious coal oil trickle from the
barrels. Realizing that there was no
escape if he were wrong, he snatched
the candle from his dark lantern and,
as before, lit the pool in the trough.
"There, you devils! It'll get some
of you, anyhow"
Again the inferno of flame was
created and the Apaches fairly trap
ped in vain tried to turn back, but
their terrified horses slipped and fell,
to rise covered with flaming oil. A
few kept on trying to cross, and at
those Ken and the girl by his side
kept up steady fire.
Bully for you," he painted, when
Lucia knocked hideously painted
chief from the back of his pain-mad-
dened bronco.
"Things amt goin' so we'll up yon-
der" Ken yelled when on the trestle
he heard the yipping screeches of sew
eral Apaches. "They got by"
Then someone fired at him and he
heard the bullet hiss by just before
the girl at his side gave convulsive
shudder and collapsed on her face, to
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03
water running darkly about his knees

water running darkly about his knees.
"What have-you-" he painted,
while his left hand made vague mo-
tion towards the knife at his belt.
Suddenly, as though his legs had dis
solved, he sank forward to lie on
the slippery rocks with dark stream
from his side mingling with the water
of the San Lorenzo.
Only an instant did Ken remain
gasping for breath and gazing incred-
ulously at his fallen enemy. Then he
looked up as the troop train, having
disgorged half company of weary
men in dusty blue uniforms, gathered
speed and ratified on to the relief of
Novedad.
Slowly, hazily, Ken made his way
back to that pit from which he had
waged his battle. Bitterness past de-
scription filled him when he glimpsed
Lucia still lying there, face down.
wards, with a tiny thread of blood
marring the roundness of her cheek.
Unconscious of his wounded shoulder
or of the bruises sustained in his fall
to the river, he knelt over her, and,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03
have to think fast-very fast.

have to think fast-very fast.
1t was a case of knife against pis-
toll, and in desperate combat the two
swayed above the river where willows
smoldered and gave off bitter-smell-
ing smoke. Each antagonist gripped
his enemy's weapon hand for dear life
and Ken knew that if that revolver
barrel could be turned towards him
"a mere matter of four inches-it
would be all over in short order.
God, how strong the renegade was!
Ken, with his face buried in the
sweaty shoulder of his antagonist,
smelt the kerosene strong in his nos
trils while he trained and heaved with
the strength of the doomed. But for
all the power of the wiry muscles, he
knew he was losing, he knew he could
not halt the turning of that gun muz-
zle towards his side.
Dimly he was aware that the loco
motive had halted and that deep voices
were ringing out; shots, sped by ca
valry carbines, made the air culver,
but there could be no help from him
in time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03

with trembling hand that was mar
velously gentle, wiped away that dark
trickle.
"Lucia, Lucia" he painted, "why
couldn't you have" He broke off
abruptly, for he saw that her eyes
were open and that her lips were curv-
ing to a faint smile.
Don't worry, darling" she whis-
pered, "I-I'm all right. A chip of
stone must have stunned me. Your
shoulder-it's all dark"
ooh, that's all right" he murmur-
ed. "The train-it's gone on to Move
dad"
"Thank Cod" she gasped, and her
hand crept up to touch his cheek. CT
Pm SO glad you've won, Ken, and
dear, Pm sorry used you as 1 did
but II couldn't help it."
81 don't understand, but that don't
matter, honey. Nothin' matters but
you"
She sighed YEARLY and tried to
straighten her weird array of gar
ments. "It does matter, Ken, because
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03

Putting forth the last of his
strength, Ken resisted with all his
might. Then as the renegade inexor-
ably frightened to meet his effort, he
relaxed with the suddenness of a re-
leased spring, twisted sidewise and de-
liberately threw himself off balance.
Earring, jolting both antagonists roll
ed down the stony bank towards the
water, and just before he and Ted
were torn apart by the impact of the
fall, Ken felt sickening jar on his
wounded shoulder. Half in and half
out of the water, he was not the quick
er to recover but, as he had astutely
calculated Ted's revolver, being of the
Misunderstanding variety, was soaked,
and it is automatic that wet gunpow-
der will not burn.
A split fraction of a second after
the dull click of the hammer was
heard, Ken's bright knife blade had,
with singular ease, sunk to its hilt in
the renegade's wildly heaving side.
With look of supreme amazement
on his smoke-blackened features, Mes
calero Ted swayed a moment, the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03

lie dreadfully still and inert. Fearful,
indescribable pain pierced Kens heart.
Those painted devils had killed her.
Furiously, he whirled and in par
oXySm of rage emptied his revolvers
at the Mescaleros on the trestle. Be-
fore that deadly rain of lead they fled
and the attack wavered as the main
body of Indians, beaten back above
and below, melted back into the shad-
oWS.
Then over the clatter of shots and
screams of the agoniZed savages rose
new sound, deep rumbling and the
brazen, insistent clangor of bell. A
strong yellow light now illumined the
locks of the gorge overhead. 1t was
| the train, but how far off was it
Could he and his men hold out?
With fingers blistered and scorch-
ed from the fire, Ken crammed fresh
cartridges into his carbine, to prompt
ly drop Mescalero who had scramb-
led out on the bridge. He came tumb-
ling off the trestle like a squirrel shot
from the top of tall tree and crash
ed into the water.
He fired again, conscious that the
night had become filled with a deep,
painting uproar. The train! 1t was
the train!
"Yah"
Ken whirled barely in time to send
a bullet smacking into the body of an
Apache who came bounding forward
with his breechcloth yet shedding
water. There was another one just
behind him. While the first savage
collapsed Ken worked the lever, but
to his horror the carbine damned. A
bit of sand must have got into the ac-
ton and Death was springing at him.
Astride the inert form of the girl, he
braced himself to meet the onslaught
Of the other savage-it was no In
dian, and Ken sensed rather than saw
that the second man was the renegade.
"Now I've got yuh!" roared Mescal-
ero Ted, and flame flared before the
frontiersman's wide eyes. Something
struck Ken's left shoulder, but he sur
ged forward, the razor-edged bowie
knife held before him like lance.
At the last instant Ted swerved and
in an instant his mighty arms were
about Ken. That Death and Life were
On the scales the frontiersman knew
as quickly as he realized that the
blond giants strength was far greater
than his own. If he were to live he'd
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-03
CHAPTER X

"They've tried it twice now" said
he harshly. "That means one more
fake and then the real rush." His
conscience twinged him, so turning on
his side he studied Lucia as she lay
gasping, flat on the earth, with the
water forming little pools beneath her.
She must be very cold for all her hot
Spanish blood.
"You sure bout that train? If
you're foolin' me, Il" he said
nothing more but bis hand swept to-
ward the bowie knife at his belt.
ooh, Ken," she cried, lips a-quiver,
it's been so hard to act-I went with
Ted to learn what he intended. Yes,
the train is coming. The Indians
know it, too. They figure they still
have time to burn the bridge-they'll
risk everything on it." She sat up
a little, chin lifted and eyes alight.
81 see you don't believe Newell, if
watching me takes part of your at
tention from the ford-go ahead and
use that knife you've been fingering!"
Then he knew the truth.
Here, take that wet thing off and
put this on" With a savage wrench
that tore loose a button or two, Ken
stripped off his buckskin shirt and
tossed it to her, and she, totally de-
void of false modesty, obeyed his COM
mand.
The third feint started just after
that, but Ken took time to gather
Lucia into his arms and kiss her wet
lips before he devoted all his atten-
ton to the vital problems at hand.
Had Ted, missing the girl changed
his program at the last minute? Could
he stand off that final furious charge
on which Mescalero Ted would stake
everything? He fell to propping up
the ends of the barrels so that the
last drop of precious coal oil would
flow forth when the critical moment
came.
"Listen" The girls hand caught at
his shoulder and above the noise of
the fighting overhead he thought to
distinguish the distant scream Of a
locomotive whistle. Then came a
fresh fear. Had the Mescaleros
thought to block the track? His blood
ran cold at the possibility.
She whispered, "Give me a gun,
dear-the real attack is coming now. "
The words had barely left her lips
when the mounted Indians on the mea-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
ORCHESTRA TO
 GIVE CONCERT
High School Musicians Plan Annual Event at
 WiIby May 5

Floyd Evans, director of the com bined high school orchestra, an- nounced this years concert will take place at the Wilby auditorium May and that several of worlds best known classcal pieces for symphony will be offered. The group will pre- sent, among other things, Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in B minor, better known as the unfin- ished symphony and Liszt's Hun garian Rhapsody No. 2.
 In connection with active prepar- ation for the concert, several stu dents from the local orchestra have selected by the director to take part in the State orchestra meeting at Storrs, April IS. This affair will be held in conjunction with the state music teachers convention and the following students have been chos- en to play.
 Violins: Michael DiVito, concert meister; Romeo Ciarlo, George Har- laman, Paul Danulick, John Proietti Wilby.
 Violas: Nathaniel Wolozin, Flavio Cicchetti, Gerda Darn, Wilby.
 Cello: Bettye Evans.
 Bass: Francis Boudo, Wilby.
 Clarinet: Jack BrownStein.
 Bassoon: George Bassett.
 French horn: Robert Evans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
NOLE'HONORED AT
 BACHELOR DINNER
Brass City Quartet Among Entertainment Features;
 Rosa, Postmaster

Charles Mole, who is to be mar ried soon, was the guest of honor at a bachelor dinner last night at the Tally Ho tavern on Bank street Carl Rosa was master of ceremonies and MT. Mole was presented with a gift and wished a happy married life.
 Songs were rendered by the Brass City quartette and solos were sung by John Rainville and the Perugini brothers. Al Comardo tap danced Charles Richards was in charge of the dinner arrangements. Those present included: Carl Rosa, Rocco Rosa, Carmen Rosa, Samuel Mole Charles Mole, Lucian Mole, William Mole, George Groat, Harry Groat Joseph Mocchiola, William Colan- gelo, Ralph Iannitti, Joseph Farr of Manchester, Paul Carissimi Julius Carissimi, Louis Crosse Frank Imbimbo, Peter Anglia, Pe- olas Manfredi, Rocco Perugini, Pat ter Velletto, Michael Velletto, R. A. Meyers, Nick Bartholomew, Nich- rick Perugini, Fred Perugini, Nich- olas Perugini, Chris Harmon, John Rainville, George Mcdonald, An thony Tomasello, Arthur Curtis, Anthony Ccmardo, Albert Comardo Joseph German, Nick BruSino, Philip Maiorano, Nap Palermo and William LaneSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
YOUNGSTERS VISIT
 POP COMBELLACK
Annual Egg Hunt Held at Popular Directors Che=
 shire Home

Nearly 200 boys left from in front of the Waterbury Boys club at l o'clock this afternoon, bound for the home of Pop" Combellack in Cheshire, at which point the annual Easter egg hunt was held. Ted o. Donnell, physical director William Johnson, assistant director, John Stanwich, boys secretary and An- thony Ciofani, membership secre- tary, are in charge of the boys.
 The weekly boxing program at the club, usually held on Friday night but moved up until last night because of the Easter egg hunt, be- ing held this afternoon, featured eight bouts. The results were as follows:
 Mario Rinaldi defeated Roland Cote, Norman Daigle was victorious over Victor Sanguedolce, Winnie Iannaccone defeated James Zap pula, Frank Maff1a won over Peter Migloccio, Larazaro Iannaccone de- feated Rufus Green and Paul Iannaccone defeated Samuel Ab- bennate.
 John Stanwich was in charge of the program, Edward Coffey was referee and Anthony DiMaria was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
SOLEMN RITES MARK DAY HERE
City FittingIy Observes Good Friday-NO Liq-
 uOr Sales Permitted

Waterbury observed the somber and sorrowful feast of Good Friday today, as thousands thronged Cath olic and Protestant churches to att tend the solemn and impressive rites in commemoration of the Crucifixion.
 In Catholic churches today many took part in the way of the cross. This morning, the mass of the pre- santif1ed was celebrated in all Catholic churches of the city. To- night several churches will con- duct tenebrae followed by ven- eration of the cross.
 A. large congregation at the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception began at 12:30 p. m., the three hours agony service. The service was in charge of Rev. Camil- Jus Boyd, O. F., who spoke on "The Seven Last Words"
 The union three hour service for Protestants began at St. Johns church at noon. Services in Protes- tant churches were held this aft ernoon, and additional services are scheduled for tonight. "The Seven Last Words" a cantata, will be sung in the Second church auditorium tonight by a choir from the Sec- ond Congregational and First Bap- tist churches.
 Schools and public buildings were closed today. Factories and stores, however, were open. Throngs filled the streets as they did their pre- Easter shopping.
 Police and state liquor inspectors kept close watch on local taverns and restaurants. Sale of liquor is forbidden in the state today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
 SOCIETY CONFINES

Several local members of the Gen. tral Connecticut Industrial Arts as- sociation attended the annual spring meeting of the society in Plainville on last evening. Samuel B. Bassett of Waterbury is second vice-presi- dent of the organization and Den- his O'Connor is head of the mem- bership committee.
 The meeting was held in the Plainville high school building and following the dinner Earl J. Mac Naughton, principal of the high school, welcomed the visiting dele gates. Superintendent of Schools J Wendell Yep, spoke briefly on the industrial arts curriculum in the public schools and the chief speak CT of the evening, Dr. Everett B. Packard of the State Trade School Hartford, talked on the importance and place of the industrial and vo- cational education trend in the present economic and social order.
 Following the address, business meeting was held, President Eugene Giamotteo of Bristol presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
ALUMNI TO MEET
 V.U. U. PRESIDENT

Alumni and friends of the Virgin ia Union University will hold a meeting at the Grace Baptist church April 16 at o'clock which will be open to the public. It is hoped that all friends of the cause of education for the colored people and of an educated leadership will be present.
 The principal speaker will be Dr. William J. Clark, president of the University. The meeting will De promoted by Dr. I. W. Reed and the Grace Church. Local friends coop erating with him and appearing on the program are: Rev. David P. Gaines, Mayor Frank Hayes, Dr. John N. Lewis, Charles A. Temple ton, Dr. James F.. Gregg. John A. Coe. Dr. John c. Walker. Judge John F. McGrath, and Rev, Theo- dore Bobilin. Colored ministers, graduates from the University. from all parts of the state will be present. The evening will close with refresh- ments in the dining hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Apron Plant Manager
 Held On Five Counts
Husband of Holder of 'Lucky Ticket' Receives Un=
 lucky Ticket From Cop-Girls Work Over AS Hours

of Inspector John H. Donlan of the New Haven office of the staet labor commission.
 It is alleged that girl employees of the company are shown on time cards to have worked more than the 48 hours per week allowed un- der the law. Several months ago, the manager of the Benrus Watch company was arraigned on charges of violating state labor laws.
 MT. Ehrenpreis' wife won about $3,600 on the Irish Sweepstakes a few weeks ago.
 Stewart Hughson, 31, of 9 Yer mont street, charged with breach of peace, was granted continuance to April 2 for Investigator by the pro- bation officer. He was arrested last night by Motor Patrolmen Begg and Bedding after a disturbance in his home. Charles Tarbunas, g, of 815 Orange street, was granted a discharge on reckless driving charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10

Taken For Ride
 He is alleged to be one of two men who set upon Robinson Wednesday night after he had made their ac- quaintance in 8 local tavern and had taken them for a ride in his car. He told police he and his new found friends had visited several taverns and that he was suddenly struck on the head and dazed by one of them. They took his watch, and his wallet containing $8 and left him in the car after first re- moving the key, he said.
 Robinson accompanied Detective Sergeant Henry Johnson and Detec- tive Joseph Bendler yesterday af- ternoon in 8 tour of the Brooklyn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Special Programs Of Music Arranged For
 Services In Churches
Elaborate Easter Parade Expected If Weatherman Smiles Florists, Merchants Declare Business
 Gratifying Indicating More Prosperity

The city prepared today for a happy observance of the most glor- ious day on the Christian calendar Easter Sunday. Catholic and Pro- testant churches about the city will hold special services to commemor- ate the resurrection, with the serv- ices listed for Sunday morning, af- ternoon and evening.
 Choirs in churches about the city have prepared elaborate Easter pro- grams for the Sunday services. Churches will be decorated with profusion of flowers, with the lily holding the center of the stage.
 Thousands will take part in the city's Easter parade on Sunday, and merchants gleefully reported today the heaviest pre-Easter business in several years. Tomorrow is expected to be the busiest day for retail mer- chants since last Christmas.
 Business Gratifying
 Florists report that business has been heavy all week, and even extra working staffs have been forced to struggle to keep up with numerous orders. Potted plants and cut flow CTS have all been selling in great volume, and the florists have laid in large extra stocks in anticipation of tomorrow's and Sundays huge de- mands for corsages and lapel flow CTS.
 Lent will end at noon tomorrow, Holy Saturday. Special services will be held in Catholic churches tomorrow morning, at which time Easter water and other articles will be blessed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, April 10-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Cloudy, probably showers tonight and Saturday. Not much change in temperature. Sunday cloudy, pos- sibIy showers in forenoon.
 onnecticut-Cloudy, showers to- day and Saturday, not much change in temperature. Sunday cloudy, pos- sibly showers in foreign.
 Easter Weather
 Canton, Mass, April 10-UP)- Fair weather for Sundays Easter parade Is the outlook, according to a long-range forecast given the United Press today by the Clayton Weather service.
 '"The weather probably will be fair and mild in most sections of the country east of the Mississippi river on Easter Sunday" the fore cast read.