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The Washington times., 1937-09-21
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Copyright
The Washington times., 1937-09-21

ABREEZY GERTRUDE
In Susan and God" Miss
Crothers projects a species OF
the eternal feminine who is de-
lightful and charming, and, in
her fluttery way, easy to under
stand and enjoy while she is
merely a woman with a mis-
sion. When Susan applies her
theories and theology to her
own household affairs and
Susan and God" becomes a les
son in reform, the CrotherS play
detours from the high road Of
comedy and is less intriguing.
It's mixed moods are violently
blended.
Gertrude Lawrence plays a
flighty woman verging on middle
age, whose life as Mrs. Barrie
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
Civic Theoter
Picks Cast

The washington civic The
alter has announced q partial
cast for its opening production
Of Excursion" by Victor Wolf
son, which will open the second
season at the Wardman Park
Theater in october.
For the most part it is old
favorites from last season with
a few new names for added in.
terest.
Among the new names ap-
pearing in the list are Evelyn
Adams, Robert Duncan, Evelyn
Diamond and Gay Hess. Among
those who are remembered from
last year who will also appear in
this inaugural play Of the second
season are Harry WeStcott, Ted
Tenley, Roger WaShburn, Betty
Leaf, Lansing Hall, Mary 10
Day, Bunnie Skinner, Jon An
derson, Clyde Maxwell Selma
Klein Pat Davis, James Hover.
ton and George Finger.
RehearsalS are now in prog.
ress for the opening which will
take place October 20.
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Drexel has been watching her
husband get off one hinge to go
on another. So she leaves him
for a trip to England and the
hope Of happiness in travel.
In Lady Wigam'S London
drawing room she confronts a
new cult of religion that i'm
presses her as vital, alive, thrill
ing and practical. Susan arrives
home bursting with her dis
covery and eager to have all
of her country club set find
God in a new way"
Meanwhile the alcoholic
Barrie, realizes that their adde's
cent daughter Blossom has been
neglected and suggests a reunion
with Susan, their mutual pur-
pose the child'S happiness.
Barrie agrees to take a seat
high up on the water wagon
and to grant Susan her divorce
if his foot slips.
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
Crosby's Band
Is Coming

Bob Crosby, who with a mu-
steal instrument has successfully
climbed the ladder of public
popularity which his illustrious
brother Bing esSayed with a
Groom, will bring his popular
orchestra to Loew's Capitol
Theater the week Of Friday,
September "a.
The Bob Crosby Orchestra
is considered one of the more
popular orchestral units of the
day and has been in the lime
light In the last few years with
its radio, stage and college en-
gagements.
Featured with this aggrega-
ton will be Kay Weber in a
vocal arrangement called Dixie
land Rhythms," in which Ray
Bauduc, Bob Haggart and Eddie
Miller will contribute to the
novelty.
Hal Sherman, eccentric comic,
and Case Brotherso and Marie,
wire experts, also will appear on
the new footlight bill.
The Washington times., 1937-09-21

Dickson, who plays his trusting
wife, is said to be headed for
stardom as the result Of her
first film performance.
Otto Kruger, Lana Turner,
Allyn Joslyn, Linda Perry,
Elisha Cook, jr., and many
others appear in the cast. Le-
Roy himself directed the film,
which won the unanimous praise
Of New York's top-flight critics
during its recent engagement
there.
Not since II Am a Fugitive
From Chain Gang" it is said
has there been a production so
gripping. so realistic as They
Won't Forget" which is ex-
pected to rank as one Of the
years 10 best pictures.
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
Sino-JaPanese Films
On The LoeW Screens

Currently on the screens Of
Loew's Capitol and Palace Thea
tiers are latest pictures from the
Sino-Japanese war" front.
These exciting and unusual
pictures show wildly scenes Of
attack and counter attack in
Shanghai, with bombs crashing
in South Station as Japanese
planes zoom in air raid. Also
are "shots" of the Chinese sink
ing "junks" in the Wangpoo
River to block invaders, and
the plight of refugees fleeing
from this city of horror.
The Washington times., 1937-09-21

Until they show me something
better Horace Heidt's BrigadierS
get all my votes as the best stage
band to come along in 1887. I
even see Maestro Heidi racing
down this years stretch with Ted
Lewis as VaudeVille's best show.
man.
Watching the one-hour rou-
tine which costs the Earle
around $4,000 for the stage pro-
gram this week, I couldn't find
a lost moment. Like Fred War
ing, this Mr.. Heidi knows what
vaudeville audiences prefer and
he gives it to them-an extra
helping.
This show has pep, variety, a
cellophane wrapped newness,
novelty, and the perfect balance
of music and fun. There is none
of that feeling some orchestras
inspire: Boys, we've got a few
weeks in vaudeville. Let's brush
up a few new numbers, get some
hooters, set the microphones,
and collect some easy money"
No, indeed. The Heidi routine
as been cleverly thought out
nd executed. The Toy band
lumber, the Guessing the band
bit, the chorals and the Big
Apple finale. all spell Snowman
ship. well planned shot at the
center of the entertainment tar
get.
A deep salute then to the
Heidt-di-hi, ho-di-ho, and the ha-
ha-ha of stage bands. They have
reached the top rung, and, by
all signs, they intend to stay
there.
MADAME BOVARY" BIG
Settings for seventeen scenes
and the inclusion of two audi
forum boxes as part of the
stage make the production of
Madame Bovary," the Partisan
success due at the National
Theatre for its premiere at the
National the week of October 4,
such a great undertaking that
the Theatre Guild is negotiat-
ing for the rental of the National
next week.
Lee Simonson, distinguished
for the Solidity, atmospheric
charm and gorgeous color of his
settings, began his work on
Madame Bovary" Immediately
after completing his breath
taking scenery and costumes for
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
Bullock and SPina
Do Musical Score

Walter Bullock and Harold
Spina have been assigned by
goth Century-Fox to write an
original musical score for Sally,
Irene and Mary" scheduled as
one of this studios biggest mu-
steal productions for the coming
season. Alice Faye, Louise Ho-
wick and Joan Davis are slated
for the title roles.
Walter Bullock is a former
gag man for Ben Bernie, and
Harold Spina is composer Of
THE Beat of My Heart" and
other song hits.
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
Mavbe It's Love

Tyrone Power has been absent
minded since Sonia Henie left
Hollywood. Latest manifesto
ton occurred on the last days
shooting of goth Century.Fox's
In Old Chicago" when Tyrone
arrived, properly costumed, but
minus his makeup and side
h1lrnS
The Washington times., 1937-09-21
"SUSAN AND GOD" OPENS
Gertrude Lawrence SporkIes
In Rachel Crothers' Play
With Osqood Perkins
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Gertrude Lawrence, who shared with Noel Coward the
trumphs of brilliant one-act series, Tonight at $780,
returned last night solo at the National Theater in
new Rachel Crothers comedy, Susan and God"
Playwright Crothers is presumed to know the "womans
ANGLE better than of her contemporary writers for the
tbeater an art exempfed in when Ladies Meet and
"As Husbands Co. and other earlier fooight
The Washington times., 1937-09-21

National Theater Presents First John
Golden Production of the New Season
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
PROPAGANDA DANGERS

Ex-President Hoover, in a recent
address, warned the country OF the
dangers of propaganda. He told how
the dictators in foreign countries
had abolished free speech. and how
they fill the peoples minds with
ideas favorable to these dictator
ships.
Our land is filled with propagan-
da. and it is difficult to distinguish
the good from the bad. Any kind of
argument addressed to the public
may be classed as propaganda. and
the people must learn to tell the
selfish argument from the public
spirited one. and the truthful state
men1 from one that conceals facts.
The regular newspaper reader IS
usually a good Judge of propaganda.
because he can see that its mis-
statements are contrary to informa-
ton which he has reason TO consider
reliable.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
BUSINESS AND TAXES

The subject that seems to agitate
most the statesmen now assembled
for the meeting of congress, is the
question of the effect of taxes and
other restrictions on business. II
is seen that the country is suffering
to some extent from a recession in
business. and the problem is how
TO terminate that recession at the
earliest possible date.
The tax on the undistributed
profits of corporations has been
the subject of general attack, and
many say it should be repealed al
together. 1t is argued in favor oil
this tax. that it brings in a very
considerable sum of money which
the government must have, and that
il has a tendency to keep corpora
tions from becoming too great and
powerful.
Many corporations are probably
prevented by this tax from spending
money to enlarge and improve their
plants. Many of the smaller COM
panies are also kept from creating
the reserves they need to carry them
through depressed periods.
All taxes have a depressing ef-
feet on business. They are usually
added to the cost of goods. so that
prices rise. which keeps the people
from buying merchandise. When peo-
pie are kept from buying goods. the
factories run only part time. and
some people lose their jobs.
II would seem. that the undistri-
buted tax should at least be suffi-
ciently liberalized so it will not dis
courage industrial companies from
improving their plants.
The great government debt is
kind of shadow on the land, and
business does not feel quite happy
while that shadow keeps growing
higher. If it could be demonstrated
that from now ON the government
proposes to pay its bills instead of
more, the business world !
would feel that the skies are bright /
ening, the sun is shining, and that |
it is safe to go ahead with confidence |
in the future.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
MORE PROCESSING TAXES!

Congress is considering processing
taxes on wheat and probably other
staples. to raise the money for conf
pensation of farmers who assent TO
the governments crop program.
Such taxes will raise the prices of
flour and other commodities TO which
they may be applied. The consumer
will howl when he realizes thar he
pays these taxes. However. as fire.
quently he doesn't realize it. il may
finally be decided that the money has
to be raised in this way.
The American people should thor
oughly understand one thing, and
that is when money is paid out TO
anybody. taxes must be levied to
cover such payments. The govern
ment can't go on borrowing many
years, trusting to the future TO
somehow supply means for pay
ment
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
ANNUAL RnnDING Wage

President Green of the American
Federation, of Labor remarks that
there is much merit in the proposal
that building workers accept lower
hourly wage in return for. guar
antee Of an annual income, though
he doubts whether the plan is prac-
tical. This statement suggests basic
thoughts.
1.-Business drags largely because
building is slow.
2.-Building is slow largely be-
cause it costs so much to build.
3.-Perhaps the leading reason
why it costs so much to build, is that
building work is seasonal, interrupr-
ed by winter and bad weather.
4.-If some company could plan
a year round scheme of work, prom
ising workers steady employment.
building costs would be reduced.
there would be more building, and
much unemployment would be Saved.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
Milford, Friday, November 20, 1887
TURKEY

When the time comes for Thanks
giving and Christmas dinners, the
turkey occupies a large place in
American. thought. The eagle may
be our national bird, but many peo-
PIE in Delaware are thinking of the
barnyard gobbler.
His rich meat turns a dinner into
a. feast. 1t is with difficulty that
the people restrain themselves from
consuming too much of this luscious
delicacy. This delectable food seems
Appropriate to two holidays which
express the joy of family and home
life.
Turkey growing has become a
great industry. One county in
Colorado has 10000 of these birds.
Great fiocks are seen in other sec
tiOns and states. Turkeys are sub
ject to various diseases. Clean
ground free from infection gives
them their chance to live, and their
growers to prosper. Turkeys don't
cost as much as they used to, and
our people are quick to discover
this fact. and use these noble birds in
greatly increased numbers.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
THINK OF CHRISTMAS

II is high time for people to be
thinking of their Christmas pur-
chases. If they would buy all their
gifts in November or early Decem-
ber. they would save expense, get
the pick of the goods. and avoid the
annoyance that comes from trying
to shop when so many other people
are doing the same thing.
You can't expect a salesman to
give you much attention, if you
try to buy goods while five or 10
other people are also trying TO get
his attention. The modern habit of
everybody rushing into the stores
during a period of 10 days before the
holiday is a custom that makes
trouble for the public, increases the
cost OF selling the goods. and creates
a most trying period of strain for
the store workers. People should
have the Judgment to distribute their
over a longer period
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

Milford Grange met in regular
session Saturday night at which time
we were glad to welcome our Worthy
State Master and his wife. on their
return from National Grange at
Harrisburg.
Grange voted to have an adult
class on agricultural subjects this
winter, if Brother Snowberger can
arrange il. This will be of interest to
men and women alike and should
have the support of all patrons.
Our lecturer. Sister Willis. report
ed to be well enough to leave the
hospital in few days. Due to her
illness Miss Ida Rosa was in charge
o fthe lecture hour and a most inter-
esting one it proved to be.
1t being the privilege of Milford
Grange to have Brother and Sister
Charles Wheatherly on their golden
wedding anniversary. The subject
of the program being Home" Mrs.
TuniS Roosa favored with a medley
of suitable music. Mrs. VIM. Marshall
spoke ON health in the home and how
t. have a long, healthy life. Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs gave talk on music
and its influence on the home. Read
ings were also given by Louise Hig-
man, Sister Jester and Sister Ethel
Warren. Sara Austin sang an old
favorite, Put on Your Old Grey
Bonnet" Sister Joshua Case who is
soon to celebrate her golden ami
versary, told of her married life and
how TO live happily for SO years.
Miss Edna Barker then played the
wedding march and Ethel Mae War
rem and Isabelle Timewell. dressed in
Brother and Sister Weatherly's we'd
ding clothes, marched in and escorted
them to the front where they re-
ceived congratulations of all present.
Brother Howard Moore in few
well-chosen words then presented
Mrs. Weatherly with gift of a gold
lined silver sugar and cream as
token of esteem from Milford pa
irons. This ended a very pleasant
evening.
Next Saturday night will be Ladies
Night with Milford Neck entertain
ng. Sister Hattie Bennett is chair
nan.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
THE COUNT OF THE WORTHLESS

What will be the result of The
governments attempt to take GEN.
sus of the unemployed? Will job
less people who received the unem-
ployment report cards November lf
be willing to fill out these cards
and help Uncle Sam in his effort TO
help them?
If any people in Delaware have
not yet complied with this reason
able request. they should do so this
very day. The government can't be
expected to provide for the workless,
unless they are willing to cooperate
and give necessary information.
Probably the number employed
only part of the time will be large.
1t may be greater than those wholly
out of work. The job too frequent
ly belongs in the "Now you see it.
now you don't" class. 1t is like
the revolving lamp in the light
house. out half the time. Americas
greatest problem is how to turn the
part time job into whole time one.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
WHO GETS THE CHRISTMAS
TRADE!

The American people probably
spend more money in the three weeks
before Christmas, than they do in
any six weeks of the year at other
times. That Christmas money is a
great big plum, rich and juicy with
prosperity.
Who is going to get that plum
around Milford? If it goes to the
home merchants. they deserve it,
because they are laying in splendid
stocks of everything you need. The
money spent at home will largely
continue to circulate there. making
more jobs and producing more well
fare in the town. If a large slice
of that money goes elsewhere. its
benefits are all lost to our home
town.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
THE AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME

The average American family has
an income of s140O year, it owns q
1885 automobile, and is buying a
home. These conclusions are drawn
from recent government studies.
Many will say $500 year is not
enough to provide what is called
an American standard of Lying.
The older people remark that at the
beginning of this century, $140O
would have been considered a good
income. Prices have largely ad-
vanced since then. The poor old
budget looks pretty thin in spots,
after Pa and Ma have had their
headaches trying to cover ii with
s140O.
The average family of 1900 did
not spend much for transportation.
The majority of such families did
not probably own any horse, and au-
tomobiles were in their first infancy
then. The wage-earner might have
to pay out something in street cars
or trains to get to his work, bur
such costs were rather low at that
time.
Today it is generally felt that
the average family needs an auto
mobile. Even if the used car can
be bought cheap, gasoline and tires
cost money. Unless Father and the
boys are skilful on repairs. this will
be quite an item.
1t should be possible to boost the
average income above $140O. It is
not enough to cover what the people |
need. Medical and hospital service, |
care of eyes and teeth and other
organs are essential now. Neglect !
Of these functions is very costly. |
The children must have education.
and can't be permitted to go 10
work at the fledgling age of former
years.
How TO boost the average family
income is the problem now. Condi-
ions must be made such that bust
less will have the courage to eA-
,and. and run more regularly and
mploy the idle.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
YaaAhN46w
Bn9Mob
BY JAMES PREsron

Most of Washington's best guess
ers are willing TO bet that the spe-
cial session of Congress will ad-
jOUrn without having passed sin
gle major law. The one possible ex-
ceptiOn is that it may make some
extremely necessary changes in
taHes.
There are many contributing rea-
sons for that forecast, but the Dig
gest is that basic human emotion
fear.
When the last session ended,
Congressman were supposed to go
back home and get the feel" of the
country. Then they were to be sum-
moned into special session to finish
up the legislative program laid out
for them last January.
They did go home and they did
get the feel" But the effect was
just the opposite of what had been
hoped. 1t strengthened rather than
weakened the tentative convictions
of many members that they had
been playing with dynamite by ap-
proving economic experiments which
few people understood.
According to their stories, the
biggest thing the Congressman
found back home" was a surpris-
ing lack of real optimism. Then, just
before they headed Washington
ward, the business recession began
10 make itself felt.
With individual optimism missing,
and with businesses forbidden by
taxes to build up reserves to carry
them through a recession, 1t is only
natural that the legislators should
wonder. Now, for the first time in
years, they are dubious about such
things as the wage-hour bill, the
little TWAS" lump sum appropri-
ations. and giving the President vir-
tually unlimited power TO reorgan-
ize the federal government.
Regardless of what else might be |
said about these things. they do not |
stimulate confidence because all OF |
them are experiments and nobpdy |
knows for sure what they will do.
Opening day of any Legislative |
session is just another day to a lot
1f Congressman. They know 1t takes
about week to get the Congress
sional machinery into operation, so
many of the ld-timers-unless they /
lold positions OF leadership or COM
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
PIES AND PROSPERITY

Mrs. H. B. Smith of Seattle,
Washington, a restaurant manager,
says that when people eat many
pies. it is a sign of prosperity. She
considers it encouraging that the
production of pies at her place for
1887 will probably exceed the $4,000
pies sold there in 1929. In the
gloomy days of 1882, only $4,000
pies were consumed.
There are many Americans who
consider pie an absolute necessity,
and will have it, prosperity or no
prosperity. Others have to trim every
possible corner. and order fewer
pies when the ghost walks Irregular
", A good piece of pie sends one
,ut in the world with more conf
lence. and feeling that the world
s a good place to live in.
Milford chronicle., 1937-11-26
THE PATH TOWARD WAR

Some people feel so indignant at
the way the japanese armies are
trampling down the pc ople of China,
that they think the United States
should take the lead in some definite
step designed TO aid China. Some
of them would have our country
permit the shipment of war material
to China and cut it off from Japan.
Such Il policy would be almost
equivalent TO starting a war with
Japan. Those advocating such
course should consider that Japan
is backed by two very powerful ma
tions. Italy and Germany. An at
tack on any one of those three
might mean another World War.