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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

It's been hard winter to figure out events. We had green Christmas and a white Easter. Of course the. Easter season was early this year, much more so than in 1886, but what with so much mild weather this past winter the snow of last week, following hard on the severe ice storms of the previous week rather dampened everyone's customary Easter enthusiasm. We only hope that by the time summer has rolled around the sea- sons will have untangled themselves and be presenting themselves in order and with that nicety for which we crave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

one of the hearings on the Pres- ident's court bill.
 Dean Leon Green of Northwest ern University Law School was testifying in favor of the bill. De- tnanded Senator Tom Connally, an ardent foe: Aren't you . can- didate for the bench2"
 "S0me good friends have been kind enough to mention my name in that connection"
 'Well, isn't 1t 3 fact" snapped Connally, "that your name is now pending before the Justice Department for an appointment to 2 federal court?"
 With a loud rap, Ashurst banged his gavel.
 'T will say to the witness" he observed, "that you can rest with equanimity. There is not 8 Senator who doesn't yearn, feverishly yearn I may say, for a judicial appointment"
 "But you turned down such an appointment" Senator O'Ma- honey reminded Ashurst.
 True, true," replied Ashurst unabashed. Nevertheless I re- peat, there is not a Senator who does not yearn for a job where he does not have to go before the people for reelection"
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
Selected Poem
THE CROW MOON (Indian Name for March)

(Ella Waterbury Gardner in the Christian
 Science Monitor) When gutsy winds are blowing, So icy from the range; When little whirls of showing Are looking almost strange; Then March puts up 8 showing And things are trying to change. The Indians called 1t Crow Moon; They look for signs of spring, When crows begin their nesting And woods with caw-caw ring. 4 crude nest of small branches Crows say Is just the thing; And in a high bare cottonwood Their home begins to cling. Brown spotted eggs, four, i've or six Are lying under mothers wing. Caw-caW- -caW-caW- -caW-caw! The snowdrifts are deep and the wind is still raw Haw-haw- -haw- -haw -haw-hawl But Warm Sun is helping Ice Winter to thaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
TODAY'Si COMMON ERROR Never say, 'sThe pillar was two
 feet diameter; say, fin
 diameter"


 A. The flood in the Hwang-ho river of China in 1887 was one of the most disastrous in Chinese history. and caused the death of approxi- mately 100000 persons.
 o. Because my son was born in Hawaii in 1901, am told that he is not eligible for the office of presi- dent of the United States. Is that true?
 A. Hawaii was annexed to the United States by treaty ratified in 1898, and in 1900 it was created 8 territory and became an integral part of the United States. Persons born in Hawaii subsequent to the date of its creation as a territorJ fall within the category of natural born American citizens who are eligible to the ofiice of president.
 If you want . copy of our book let on weight Control', write The Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1912 Thirteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 1 cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
CAN'T BELIEVE THIS DE PARTMENT WILL BE
 ABOLISHED

Editor, s
 The Waterbury Democrat,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Dear Sir: /
 Rumors' are circulating that the state board of Education of the Blind, that has done so much and is so Invaluable and necessary for the blind in this state, is to be abol- iShedl ..,.,.
 I can hardly believe, in the ser- iousness of such rumors, because in how many states in the union has the state board of Education of the Blind done such good work as in this state2
 Where else can one lind an or ganization as well organized and as capable as this one in our own state? &@
 Where else can one find a sight, less group of people so well banded together that they have been made independent, self supporting and reliable citizens in their cornnun- ity and at large? Why break up 8 happy family? Why not leave well enough alone under the capable leadership of Stetson K. Ryan and his unpaid associates?
 Reorganization? Yes! It is done but only when business is going to dissolve, then reorganization Is necessary to reestablish and place il back on its, feet. THIS IS NOT TRUE IN THIS CASEi Whenever 1t may be, please real- ize the fatality of such a change Don't you realize how much il would injure the morale of the blind people of Connecticut, espec- ially when you place them on a pa, with the feeble minded and the of- lenders of the law. Don't do 1t! Leave the present independent board to, transact the business for the blind as they have done and are doing. The board deserves a lot of encouragement and praise for the good work they: are doing for the blind Of this state.
 This is not only the twentieth century of progress but the state of progress compared with other state boards. s
 Please don't spoil it! Don't take away the sight from the blind! Leave the present. board stay to continue their constructive work under the leadership of Stetson K Ryan and his associates for which their remuneration is the praise oi the, blind in this state.
 : It is my wish, and I am sured that 1t is the wish of every blind person in this state, that there be no change made in the present state board and that their excel lent should continue.
 Sincerely yours,
 DAVID FICHANDLER
 76 York Street
 New Haven, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

Waterbury can congratulate herself on the fact that the Legislature granted her a special privilege few years ago in exempting the city from blame on icy sidewalks. Due to our typographical position this leeway was granted. But other cities in the state can't get to first base this year in seeking similar privi- leges. Their layout is probably different from ours, but you can't tell them that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

Captain Pennys - can be heroes without the incentive of war; they can do hard jobs well without the incentive of wealth; they can be supported by a simple ap- peal to their countrymen's generosity and good sense. If we could live up to the Coast Guard we might have pretty decent sort of world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M. Kerby

e. Which is the oldest legisla- tive body in the world?
 A. The Althing, Iceland's parlia- ment, which was established in A. D. 930. Et,
 O. Is there an organization that governs greyhound racing in the United States?
 A. The International Greyhound racing association, with headquar- ters in. St. Louis, Mo.
 e. What river overfiowed in China in the eighties causing great loss of life?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

ft : 1. What is the plural of nebula? 2. Which city of continued inha- bitance is generally regarded as the oldest in the world?
 3. Who was Jean Baptiste Camille Corot?
 4. Of which state is Boise the ca pital?
 5. Where is the resting place of the Unknown Soldier of Great Britt ain? e
 6. Which state in the U. s. has the greatest tidal shore line?
 T. In what year did the reign of the Czars end in Russia?
 8. Which American city was named in honor of William Pitt2 9. Name the largest snakes known.
 10. What was the family name of Henry VIII of England?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

t,.e wisdom of. Italy actions, which are preserving our civilization for t benefit of all. Thank you.
 Yours very truly.
 NUNzTO MURNo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
A Thought for Today

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just; for the righteous GOd trieth the hearts and reinS-Psalms 7:9.
 The fine and noble way to destroy foe, is not to kill him: with kindness you may so change him that he shall cease to be so; then he's slain-Aleyn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
HIGH PRICE OF SCRAP IRON
 SIGN OF COMING WAR

Washington March 27.-One of the most significant barometer of the purchase of scrap iron and cotton So much scrap iron recently purchased in the United States by European countries and Japan that cogged freight yards in parts of the country and railroads temporarily refused further orders
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

An American actress calls Franklin D. Roosevelt the handsomest mar in the world and that will probably be inter- preted in Germany as another mean slap at Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL
a@aziaAL La1ss Mi

What do you anka Send ali letters and Todays Q n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
Current Comments

"A writer of great plays must have lived, gone through most of the val leys and over most of the hills of experience. Men can do that but women cannot.
 John Golden, playwright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

Old Man Depression started this sitting down and now it's getting to be a habit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

Every time President Roosevelt spoke, he emphasized democracy and made ai, overwhelming impress sion for 1t. -Dr. s. C.. Ininan. commenting on
 the presidents recent trip to
 South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

These modern girls. dressed in practically nothing at all, certainly aren't pretty, and I should think they would freeze to death. Mrs. Iiaez Smith Eoule, Americas
 oldest sorority sister,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29

If the workers can sit down, so can, I, and I'll sit right here in the plant with them. and last as long as they do. Waller '. Try. Detroit, Mich.
 employer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-29
Test Y o UT Knowledge

Can y0af answer seven of these test questions? Turn to, last page for the answers.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

cracked front pages all over the
country by his deft demonstration
that the hand was quicker than
the eye, given in the White House
press room and before q dozen
amazed correspondents.
II am glad that I get Shirley
Temple as the screen attraction
with my show said Blackstone.
"It seems that most theaters when
they get a poor picture decide to
book Blackstone with it. Sail right
except you have to be something
better than a magician to offset
a weak picture. I've seen Stow
away and it's a winner. So good
it ought to work a little box office
magic at the Capitol and help me
reach my split"
Blackstone is a charter member
Of The Washington Times Good
Fellow Club. He enrolled on his
last visit to Washington by taking
care of Georgetown poor family,
doing it handsomely, and tossing
in free magic show as an extra
Christmas gift for a bunch of de-
lighted kids.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
KELLEYGRAMS

Gladys Swarthout, star Of the
opera, screen and radio, arrived
at the Union Station this morn
ing at $50 and was welcomed tc
Washington for the premiere Of
Champagne Waltz" at Loew'S
Palace tonight.
Whisked to the Carlton Hotel
Miss Swarthout held court for the
press at $50 and then was sched-
uled for a round of social calls.
Tonight she will be an honored
guest at the dinner which Com
missioner - Mrs. George E. Allen
will give to commemorate the
Zukor anniversary. The Para
mount chief entertained at lunch
con today for the District Commits
sioner and other invited guests.
MR.. MAYER STOPS OFF
Vice President Louis B. Mayer
of Metro -Goldwyn-Mayer stopped
off on his way to Palm Beach long
enough to personally assure Divi-
sion ManaGe4 Carter Barron Of
Loew's, Inc, that Jean Harlow and
Robert Taylor would be here with
out fail for the Presidents birth
day ball on January 30.
AS the ardent Republican of
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Horses Knew Him

Lynn Overman, currently fea-
tured in RKO's Don't Tell the
Wife," with Guy Kibbee and Una
Merkel, was a race track jockey
for six years of his early youth.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

ups and downs, times when Wall
Street had almost complete con-
troll and effected frequent changes
in policy and leadership, but
Adolph Zukor remained as a
fixture.
Today he sits in the honor seat,
and Paramount has emerged from
the financial worries which beSet
it and at one time threatened its
collapse.
The growth OF the motion pic
ture is permanently entwined
with the Zukor career.
MADE BIG STARS
He it was who cracked the front
pages of metropolitan newspapers
by paying Charlie Chaplin the
record salary Of $670,000 a year.
He brought Mary Pickford along
to the point where she became
the first and only $1,000,000-a-
year star.
He bought and released in
America the only pictures show
ing the immortal Sara Bern
hardt as a screen star.
He developed Rudolph valen-
tino into the greatest popular
male star in all movie history.
Today he has a score of new
stars, hundreds of featured play
erS, rules over a vast chain Of
theaterS, is loved and respected
by the entire industry.
I should like to salute him on
his anniversary. Not only for the
accumulated hours of pleasure he
has given me in a generation OF
movjegoing, but because the Para
mount organization he has gath
ered-from Chris Dunphy to
Rufus Blair to Caryl Odell-gives
your editor splendid cooperation
ana service, helps to make our
Hollywod-on-Parade section, Sat
urday supplement that has been
nationally copied by other progres-
sive newspapers.
Long life, continued health and
happiness to Adolph Zukor.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

M-G-M forces Mr.. Mayer took no
part in the Inauguration cere-
monies but Joseph M. Schenck
and his brother Nick of M-G-M are
ardent New Dealers, kicked in
with a fat contribution to the
Roosevelt campaign fund, got most
of it back by betting on the win
ner, wound up with a White House
invitation for the Inaugural.
Sales Manager Al Lichtman and
Howard Strickland, chief of MG-
Ms press department, are making
the Florida jaunt with Mr.. Mayer.
KEN MURRAY ARRIVES
Ken Murray checked in at the
Earle Theater today after crack
ing a few records at Izzy Kappa
ports Hippodrome Theater in
Baltimore with what that exhibitor
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
NJ MOVIE
CLOCK

PALACE - Myrna 10y, William
Powell, after the Thin Mar"
10:15 a. M, 1925, 2:40, 4:55,
7:10 p. m. Gladys 'Swarthout,
Fred MacMurray, Champagne
Waltz" premiere, 10 p. m.
METROPOLITAN - Alice Brady,
Charlie Ruggles, Mind Your
Own Business" 1880 a. M,
1880, 3:35, 5:35, 7:40, 9:45 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Jack Benny, Marsha
Hunt, college Holiday" 1883
a. M, 1850, 3:45, 5:45, 7:4o, $40
p. m.
RIALT O-Marx Bros, Horse
Feathers" 2, 4:34, 7:13, 9:53
p. m. "The First World War"
3:12, 5:46, 8:26 p. m.
LITTLE-Ronald Colman, Helen
Hayes, "Arrowsmith," II a. m,
1:06, 3:16, 5:24, 1882, 9:40 p. m.
Shirley Temple, STOW
away" 10:45 a. M, 1870, 4:20'
7:10, 10 p. m. Stage, 1890,
3:15, 6:10. 8 p. m.
EARLE - George Arliss, Man OF
Affairs" 1920 a. M, 1875, 4:25.
tbs, 9:55 p. m. Stage, Ken
Murray, 1890, 3:15, 6:l0, 9
p. m.
R.K.O.-KEITHS-Deanna Durpln,
Three Smart Girls" 11:51 q.
m, 1:51. 1851, 5:51, 7:51, 9:5l
p. m. You Can't Get Away
With It," 1924 a. m, 1924, 1924,
5:24. 1924, 9:24 p. m.
HOWARD - Francis Drake, "I'd
Give My Life" 1890, 3:55, 7:05.
1910 p. m. Stage, Danny Lo-
gan Orchestra, 2:30, $50, 9:1O
p. m.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

calls the best vaudeville act that
ever played his stage.
Rappaport offered the comedian
a $1,000 a week raise to play the
Hippodrome Theater again in
February bu Murray, on his way
to Hollywood pictures and a radio
contract, has no open time until
1888.
In the Murray act are oswald,
the Oh Yeah man, and the or1gl-
nal Dixieland Jazz Band with Nick
Nick La Rocca as leader. La Rocca
is the composer of Tiger RAJ"
and the lyrics of "Margie." The
Miller Brothers, scOrching hot
dancers, and Marylyn Stuart are
the other members of the act.
Ken Murray's daily soupcon OF
humor has been adorning the local
page of The Washington Times
for more than two years. He
began his career as newspaper
humorist on this paper and now
has 11O daily journals printing his
live syndicate comment on history
in the making.
A BLACKSTONE VISIT
Blackstone the Magician, per
sonally escorted by Harry H
Baker, king Of the Washington
hocus-pocus men, paid me a sur
prise visit yesterday afternoon.
He was without his rabbits and
his apparatus for saving a lady
in two but did have his queer deck
of playing cards which he can
make do anything except say John
Henry.
Last time Blackstone played
Washington was ten years ago at
the Auditorium. At that time he
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
COMPANY PROSPERS

COMPANY PROSPERS
There will be no attempt at an
Adolph Zukor biography here.
Just few facts. Not many
realize that he began his amuSe-
ment career as a partner Of
Marcus Loew in the penny arcade
business.
That was in 1908, and when
Marcus Loew saw the possibilities
of popular priced vaudeville and
launched the enterprise which
was to become the present great
chain of theaters, with a produc-
ton ally, Mr.. Zukor was his
treasurer.
The stock of Adolph zukor's
company was the first motion pic
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Gladys Sworthout Is Here For
Loew's Palace Opening Of
"Chompoqne Waltz"
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Congratulations Adoph Zukor of Paramount Pictures
his silver anniversary producer executive.
1t in 1912 that he formed Famous Players pioneer of
the multiple and originator of the star system
Out of this company the great organization which carries
entertainment the four of the world.
Today he sits Carlton Hotel while all the
civilized universe theaters playing his Jubilee pic
ture "Champagne Waltz" he take satisfaction in
flecng the fact that for 25 he has been making
the happier with wholesome and economical entertain
me
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Hindo NASSAU
For Goyety

Starting with the usual matinee
on Sunday, the Gayety Theater
will offer for it's patrons the re-
turn of burlesque's glamorous star,
Hinda NASSAU.
She will be guest star with
Nanny Kings Burleskers, which
also features as added attraction,
Honey Bee Keller.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

Charlie Ruggles comes to the
screen without Mary Boland for
the first time in a long while in
Mind Your Own Business" a gay
domestic comedy, which begins on
Friday at the Metropolitan
Theater.
Rnpples' new screen mate IS
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Head Of Paramount Pictures Her
FUP "Oa
Alice Brady Is Charles Wife

charming Alice Brady, who plays
the role of a wife who thought
her husband was made for better
things than his job promised, and
set about to remedy the situation.
The mess she got him into as q
result makes Mind Your Own
Business" one of the most hilari-
GUS comedies of the current season,
The Washington times., 1937-01-22

ture security listed on the New
York Stock Exchange. Within the
last month he had the pleasure
of seeing Paramount reach the
highest point on the board IN its
financial history.
Between that first listing and
current quotations were years Of
Evening star., 1937-06-05

continuous cooperation between the
architectural profession and the con-
struction industry to eliminate Jerry
built houses and slap-up commercial
and industrial structures" during the
steady climb toward prosperity in
building" was urged by E. Kent Hub
bard, president of the Connecticut
Manufacturers Association.
Speaking at joint luncheon meet
ing of the Institute and the Pro-
ducers' Guild Council during the con-
vention, Hubbard pointed out that
the building industry recovered in
1886 approximately a quarter OF the
ground lost during the depression, and
that while it still failed by go per
cent to reach its pre-depression peak
normal construction has begun" The
return Of sound economic conditions
in the industry, he said, is dependent
upon stimulation Of sound expansion
in private building"
THE challenge. therefore, to the
architectural profession and to the
Producers Council is a real one"
Hubbard told the meeting, over which
William Stanley Parker OF Boston,
chairman Of the Institutes Committee
on Construction Industry Relations,
presided.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
BUILDING B00MS
IN MONTGOMERY
Permits Total $3,844,515
in Five Months-Gain ST.
547,515 Over 1886.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SILVER SPRING, Md, June S.
Private building in the metropolitan
area of Montgomery County continues
to register huge gains over all previ-
Gus years, it was revealed today in
reports released by Building In
spector E. j. Gray and his assistant,
Gerald Warthen
Records show that building permits
with a total valuation of $3,844,5l5
were issued during the first five
months of this year in the metropoli-
tan section. a, gain of $1,547,515 over
the corresponding period of 1886.
Building figures set an all-time county
record last year.
Permits issued in the eastern sub
urban area up to June / of this year
total 372, while 452 permits were is
sued in the western suburban area Of
the county Most of the permits were
for the construction of one-family
dwellings.
In the western area the construc-
tion for January totaled s298,6OO. for
81 one-family dwellings and three
commercial structures. February
showed a total cost Of $685., ,875 for Sc
dwellings and four commercial struc-
lures, with construction costs of $439,-
$50 in March divided between 81
dwellings and two commercial struc-
lures. Eighty-six dwellings costing
$573,696 were given permits in April
and May permits totaled S437,47O
The total valuation of permits is
sued for the entire five-month period
In the western area was $2,074,97l.
The eastern area, with a total Of
$l,769 544, had its largest month in
April, when it issued Ill permits for
construction, amounting to S443, 500
Permits totaled $2281O0 for the
eastern area in January, 56 permits
for S324,e00 construction were issued
In February, s435,499 was the valua-
ton of 90 permits in March, and in
May rs permits were issued at a val
Uation of S337,455.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Inc, obtained q store at 1901 I street
This company Is from Jacksonville,
Fla, and Is a division Of the largest
international travel guide system in
the country.
A dress shop made a lease for q
store known as 2601 Connecticut ave-
nue. near the corner of Calvert street:
another store in the group at 2601
Connecticut avenue was leased for q
millinery and ladies' accessory shop;
the entire second floor Of the building
at 1912 I street was taken for a
term Of years by the Continental Life
Insurance Co.; the Potomac En-
gineering Co., Inc, has taken a store
at 900 Twelfth street, and a first
floor location at 324 West Lexington
street. Baltimore, Nd, was leased fol
. period Of years to Robin Hood Nut
Shoppes. This company operates ir
several Of the largest cities in the
East.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
SHORE PROPERTY SOLD

The attractive property on East
ern Shore Of Maryland belonging to
Mrs w. M. Simpkins Of Washing
ton has been sold to an unannounced
purchaser, PrevieWs, Inc, the Ma
tional Clearing House reported to-
day The property was sold through
Philadelphia real estate firm, with
assistance of L. Herbert Griffith &
Co. of Easton, Md.
The property, held at s9o,ooo
consists Of IS acres, located near
Easton on point Of the Tired Avon
River, looking toward Chesapeake
Bay. The spacious grounds are elab-
orately Handicapped. The 13-room
house is of early American design and
has beautiful parquet floors.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
BOSS & PHELPS
CLOSE 8 LEASES
Prominent Properties Figure in
Recent Deals Announced
bY Firm.

Nine leases Of prominent properties,
closed during recent weeks, were an
nounced today by the real estate firm
Of Boss 81 Phelps. The leases are as
follows:
A one-story store at 1859 Columbia
road was leased to the Mosaic Tile Co
Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio; the Associated
Decorators leased 4 store at 1850 Flor
IDA avenue northeast; another store
located 1t 3239 M street was taken by
Sternheimer Bros, Inc, Of Richmond
Va, 4 nrm which has been in business
for more than so years and operates q
chain Of stores; the Friendly Service
Evening star., 1937-06-05

In Buffalo Park to Mr.. and Mrs.
George L. Seichsnadre Of Washing
ton and Mr.. and Mrs. Fay D. Patton
Of Washington. A portion Of tho
Rose Hill Farm In Falls Church dis
trict, containing about 1921 acres,
has been sold by Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
M. Lynch to Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Albert
Jones.