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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
RECRUITING SIGN
 PUZZLES CROWDS

Twenty years separate the two sides of the Naval Recruiting sign in front of the local post office. This sign, which is technically de- scribed by Chief Boatswains Mate George Brizius, local recruiting of- ficer, as an "eye-board" has a pos ter which was used in 1917 on one side and modern 1887 poster on the other.
 The World War sign shows 8 girl dressed in naval attire who is ex- pressing the following sentiment: Gee, I wish were man" On the other side is an announcement In regard to the U. s. Navy in a more modern fashion. Many Waterbur- burians have been observed during the past few days looking at the sign in . curious fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

of New York Lodge No. l and trus- tee of the Grand Lodge, and John F. Malley of Boston, past grand ex- alted ruler and at present chair man of the national foundation committee.
 In addition, Lieut.. Gov. Frank Hayes and mayor of Waterbury will be one of the principal speakers.
 Dr. John w. Fruin, past exalted ruler of Waterbury lodge will be toastmaster. The address of welcome will be delivered by James E. Neagle, exalted ruler of Waterbury lodge.
 Final plans for the convention will be made at c meeting of the convention committee Tuesday eve- ming at the Elks' club. Joseph F. Mulville, general chairman, will pre- side. Various committee chairmen will report the progress of the com mittees.
 The convention in Waterbury will mark the first time since the as- sociation was formed that this city has been so honored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

worship will be held at the parish house.
 Union service will be held on the lawn of St. Johns church in Wa terbury at 7:30 p. m.
 The Christian Endeavor Society will join with the Waterbury Youth Council in an outing at Smiths Pond today. Games and stunts will be played at 300 p. m. Those plan- ming to attend the picnic are to meet at the Congregational church at 2:30 o'clock.
 The meeting of the Fellowship committee will be held at the par sonage Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Heard in passing. Allie Affeldt, the demon stere- otyper from Wocott is planning to add panama hat to his summer ensemble Ordinarily Allie goes bareheaded in the months but now he's Deputy Judge he's We've had lots of requests over long period of years for articles of all descriptions but the other day slipped off the high stool when Towerite forward and do- deserving homes . Gunther Mathes is quite proud of the ensemble picture of the Waterbury Catholic High grads that he produced The veteran photographer put
 lot of work time and genius into the finished product
 Those who follow the fortunes of Lady Democrat at the racetrack must have exted when the hreeyear old romped second Thursday at Suffolk to pay $152O place, and $840, show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Complete and Total Wreck

There isn't going to be any big Townsend convention here or any $5,O0O,O Townsend lobby fund And as far as Washington is con- cerned there isn't going to be any more Dr. Townsend.
 Announcement of indefinite postponement" of 8 convention of 15.OOO Townsendites here has been followed by the declaration of Congressman John s. McGrOarty of California, once official sp0n- sor of the Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension Plan, that "the plan is a complete and total wreck due. I believe, wholly to the er- ratio and dubious methods em- ployed by the man whose name the movement bOre."
 This and the walkout of the Townsend Weekly staff. coupled with the row over $16.000 in prize money offered by the weekly, ap- pear to ring down the curtain on an extraordinary movement which once reused the hopes and lured the dimes or dollars of millions most of them elderly folk led to fondly believe that they would spend their remaining days on fed- eral pensions of $200 month.
 Politically, of course, Townsend died in the election last fall in a sister act with Father Coughlin, Bill Lemke and the Rev. Gerald l.. K. Smith.
 Which reminds one that the country has been strangely free of demagogues these last few months. No one has popped up to take the place of the gentle men just mentioned or that of the late Huey Long, the king of them all.
 Or pefhaps you will agree with viewpoint not uncommonO held in the east that Roosevelt, with more finesse, has out-demagogued everybody.
 Copyright, 1887. NEl4service, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Editor Tall Tower Topics. Just few lines to express my appreciation for your splendid ed itoral cooperation during the recent Salvation Army Maintenance Appeal. The Army knows the appeal IS going the top and much credit belongs to you and the Waterbury Democrat. have wanted to come In and thank you verbally, but time is so limited these days that there hasn't been opportunity to do sO Yet, believe me- my thanks just sincere. With very best personal wishes Sincerely yours, Charles Rietdyke, secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
DIVORCE ACTION
 DISMISSED HERE

Without considering a inemoran- dunn of decision, Judge Kenneth Wynne in superior court yesterday afternoon dismissed the divorce suit of Vito N. DeCarolis against Filo- mena DeCarolis, which was based on intolerable cruelty, and deser- ton.
 It was the second case dismissed byb Judge Wynne yesterday after noon. The dismissals were made if1i- mediately after the plaintiff had testified.
 The couple was married May 9, 1928, and the petitioner claimed to 1882. He also sought custody of four 1882. Te also sought custody of four children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Sunday Church Services

Sunday Church Services
 At St. Mary Magdalen's Church: :: Rev. Thomas McGarry. pastor. Masses will be at 7:30, 300 and 10:3O o'clock. There will be 8 800 o'clock mass held in the basement of the church followed by Church school.
 At All Saints Church: Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector: Holy Com munion at 800 o'clock. Closing serv- ice of the church for the summer at 9:30 o'clock. Morning worship with sermon at HOO o'clock. The member of the senior choir will re- hearse at 12:00 o'clock.
 The annual Church school picnic is held at Lake Quassapaug today. The busses left the church at 9:3O o'clock this morning and will re- turn at 5:30 o'clock.
 At the Union Congregational Church: Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor. Church school at 9:30 o'clock. Morn- ing Worship with sermon at 10:45 o'clock. A special invitation is ex- tended to all in the parish who are graduating from any school this season. The Worship meditation will be Religion And Science" The Junior message will be "A Plough boy Who Became a Famous Natur- alist," John Muir.
 The nursery during the public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
LAW. DIRECTORY
 BEING PREPARED

Work on the compilation of the Connecticut Law Journal Directory of Attorneys for this year has start ed. When completed it is expected to be an accurate directory of ac- tive practitioners in the state, Of benefit to every member of the bar.
 All members of the bar have re- received 8 questionnaire seeking correct information as to names, addresses and telephones numbers of their offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Another Euclid. .. To the now rather lengthy list of those who claim they have triseced angle the pet discussion of every mathematics teacher in the world, must be added the name of Harvard student. Sorry we haven't got the for he wouldn't give 1t to the New York Daily Mirror correspondent who revealed his mathematical feat to the gaping world this week. "John Harvard" does it this ways Draw any angle and bisect it with a ne BID. On BID draw perpendicular at point L. With center and using the distance from l. to the sides of the original angle rad draw semi-crcle the perpendicular being it's base Trisect the semcirce connect the points where the isectng lines meet the perpendicular to the apex of the orig nal angle and there you with trisecte6 angle. Now the only thing to do is to show what's wrong with it. Forward, you Eucids, you PythagOrases you New mated perfdy....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Honey Shell Hole

The question whether to bring hundreds of Basque children to this country for refuge while their fath- CTS and mothers are being mas sacred at home has been widely ar- gued here as the State Department sought to avoid saying yes or no.
 A prominent Chifdfen's Bureau official and an assistant secretary of a federal department were over- heard wrangling over the problem.
 "Those kids ought to be kept In their hOmeS," said she.
 "Yes," was the reply, "T suppose . shell hole is a pretty nice home for . baby with . b0ttle!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Grand Lodge Officers
 Coming Convention
Waterbury Lodge of Es to Entertain State Delegates
 Next Saturday, Mayor Listed Among Speakers

Waterbury will play host to another convention next week. with the annual gathering of the Connecticut State street Saturday. Men prominent in eastern Elkdom will be among the speakers at the annual state session.
 Included in the list are: Murray Hurlburt ot New York past grand exalted ruler and past exalted ruler of New York Lodge: William Phillips of New York secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Tall Tower
 Topics
NEWS wRTTEMs
sY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Theatres open up in many summer places, Everybody's busy going to the races.
 Trailers on the roads cover many miles,
 The crownless tlrban leads in hat styles. Raymond Macdonald nuptials cause quite hurry Strikes over nation a pain and a worry. Commencement exercises feature the news Yankees outslug Indians who continue to lose. VIZ w. in Waterbury for weekend convention. European disturbances cause apprehension. Heir is born to Bulgarian throne,
 Amelia Earhart thousands of miles has flown. Mail plane from Bermuda comes over in nve hours, The weather will be fair, the report says no showers FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
LARRY MULLEN TO
 BEDINNER GUEST
Friends to Honor Wash- ington Hill Baseball
 Luminary July 1

Sportsmen from many towns in the state have definitely signified their intentions of attending the tes- timonial dinner in honor of Larry Mullen, former City Amateur League ball player, at Waverly Inn, Chesh-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Bob German was advanced to a semi-executive position at the Connecticut Light & Power Company this week. Keep plugging, Bob. Jackie Wallace has special plans for the coming summer and his yertble which is the knobbest of the knobby Ditto for Frank Yurkshaitis, former Dem copy boy but Franks is of earlier vintage. Gertrude Miknals will make her debut in new deluxe job today 'Vic" Parkosewich is back behind the counter after week or sun-bathng and sleeping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Patrick's Holy Name Society Quoit League will take place Monday night at the Lyceum courts at Porter and South Leonard streets. All games will begin promptly at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Helen MacManus and Mitzie Dwyer are writing ne

Helen MacManus and Mitzie Dwyer writing new page in the history of autographs these days The two comedy misses have acquired couple of beer-ackets pens In the course of couple of days they have had almost everybody of importance autograph the coats running dry at the most important moments. Dom Iosa came to their with bottle of ink when they ran dry at Quassapaug Wednesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
ITALIAN SOCIETY
 ARRANCES PICNIC
zaccara's :, Grounds on Davis Street Scene of
 Sunday Gathering
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Willa Babit
 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Oakville, June 19-The first Ital- ian Aid Society of the 'Ville will sponsor 8 picnic on the zaccaria' s grounds, Davis street, Sunday. There will be dancing and refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
CONTEST sATIRIzED

Satirizing the innumerable con- tests constantly sponsored for house wives, RKO Radios Meet the Mis- sus," co-stars Victor Moore and Helen Broderick in a rollicking comedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Preserving legend .. High in the White Mountains of New Hampshire the outcropping rock formations which are known as the Great Stone Face made famous by Nathaniel Hawthornes story, badly in need of repair certain angle these ledges appear as the profile mans face. It was the benign sincerity the abiding fine character of his illusion that inspired HaW- thorne to write of humble vlager whose life was so influenced by the figure that he came to be its very in place by cables but now through age and weathering the supports slipping Because the story of the Great Stone Face has provided nearly every American school shres move to preserve the rocky symbol will be widely appauded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

TOWnSend, a Fast"Faulng
 Figure.
 Washington, June l9-We may be headed toward @ great and his- toric Senate filibuster and then again we>may not.
 The question has arisen in the verbal maneuvers on the court fight. The no-compromise oppo- nents are bragging about what good filibusterers they are, and promis- ing that they will have at least 20 human wind machines working in five-man shifts to talk to death any new version of the Roosevelt court proposal that may be presented.
 There is no question that 3 score of determined senators could talk until the last COW came home, and one would hate to guess the month in which they might be expected to run out of breath. They could be stopped only by a thirds clOture vote.
 But there would be no point in a filibuster unless the filibusterers knew they would be licked If the issue came to a vote.
 Famous filibusters of the past have depended for success on the fact that Congress was scheduled to quit on a certain day ard that legislation could be blocked by the proces of taking up the interven- ing time by abuse of the Senate's unlimited debate privilege. But the Twentieth constitutional amend ment has always been considered a blow at the filibuSter technique be- cause there is no longer any short session or definite adjournment date.
 Furthermore, administration supporters are inclined to believe that there aren't enough men on the opposition side who will want to make themselves conspicuous last ditch fighters against 8 com- promise.
 There may be more light on these points later. And the Wash- ington climate gives assurance that there'll be at least as puch if not more heat than light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
AnslDers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Detroit Tigers, { games to 3.
 2. A member of the titled nobility.
 3. United States Ship.
 4. Yes.
 5. Hawaiian Islands. 6. A government bureau charged with the manage ment and disposal of the pub lie lands.
 2. Mexico. 6. The Caspian Sea. g. Police dog.
 10. William Penn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

A misleading headline earlier in the week caused
 little uneasness among certain students at SlOcum school The lines read that three were tied for vaedc- torian honors However, Principal Anna Pagan ex- pained there is vaedctOrian ratings there are two eighth grade classes and the marking of these pupils is done separately all bols down to the fact that Dorothy Butler Catherine Caras and Olga Vartwoda simply honor students at the heads of their respective classes. Sorry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Personal mention . Officer Leo McKenna is a very sick patient at the Veterans Hospital in Newing ton A line from you will be most welcome. Bill "GradeA" Cunningham and George Horan went golfing holes they lost six balls and the game curtailed Henceforth ping-pong will be their racket. Wilbur Larson brought sunshine into the home of needy family yesterday He donated several chairs to the party in question when friend of his informed them of their fortunate state That's Wilbur all over always welcome to lend helping hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
KING AND HUDON
 BANQUET GUESTS

A stag lobster dinner was given in honor of Harry King and Albert Hudon at Timmy Moynihan's Cock tail Room in his Lake Hitchcock Inn last evening. The guests of hon. or were presented lamps by theil friends in honor of their approach ing marriages.
 Those attending were Gene Ropel- lewski, Edward Cavanaugh, Casimil Ropelewski, James Gaimey, Nick Desnostas, Nathan Frank, Car Kusker, Al Hudon, Harvey King John McG Guire, Joseph Gelina, Johr Leggett, Joseph Ball, Frank Red. man and MT. Riemer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Federation Meeting

Federation Meeting
 Delegates to the Lithuanian Cath ollie Federation, which includes 20 societies, will meet Monday night at the K. of L. Club rooms at 7:45 o'clock. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis is president of the affiliated units, Miss Adela Lutkus, secretary and Joseph G. Coskie, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
Mt. Carmel Committee

Preparations for the annual out ing of the Holy Name Society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel will be discussed at a meeting at the parish hall Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock. John Ortelle is general chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19
BEHIND THE SCENES,
 WASHINGTON
W ROONEY 0uTcHE Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Possibility of Great Senate FiIibuster Over Court Pro- pOsaI Hinges on Several Contingencies. Dr. Townsend, a Fast-Fading Figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

The word quarantine comes from the Latin quadraginta, or 40 the original number of days in a quarantine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-19

Song-"I Love Life" ... Graduates
 Tribute to Edith Rossi, the win ner of the Gettysbury Contest.
 Song-"Allah's Holiday" .........
 ...................... Graduates The Farewell Address :. ..........
Evening star., 1937-09-26

Reinhardt, unaware that she had once been
his pupil, engaged her for the second lead in
a musical comedy. She sang one song with
such feeling that phonograph records of it
we're soon distributed throughout all of
Germany.
A film scout in Hamburg met with a slight
accident. Instead of filling dinner engage
ment he remained in his hotel. Bored, he
heard her voice on the phonogaph. A friend.
listening, had seen her. She's beautiful"
he said.
In week she had signed to appear in a
film called Three Loves" It was her intro
duction to the American public. and ran in
New York for six weeks. causing no little
attention.
Returning to the stage, she appeared in
c>:-re Bernard Shaw's ''Mesallianoe" and
added greatly to Inc, Ca :-eer''tation. Then fol-
lowed cinema called "Ship OF LIS: S$::. "
under the direction of Maurice Toune,u,
pioneer Hollywood director noted for the
beauty of his scenes.
Josef Won Sternberg. young Hollywood
director, shy, sensitive. was in Berlin seeking
a girl to play opposite Emil Jannings in THE
Blue Angel" One-time f1unky in cutting
room then cutter, he was, unlike Tomnew,
a great Snowman. But he admired the
Frenchman's work and studied all his films.
This regard of one artist for another was the
silken cord upon which hung the future career
of Marlene Dietrich. He saw Ship of Lost
Men" and Immediately brought the heroine
to Hollywood.
Her discoverer had begun life as Joe Stern.
Wishing to emulate European aristouacy for
reasons of showmanship. he called himself
Josef Won Sternberg. For altogether different
reasons, Mary Magdalene Won Losch had
taken the name of Marlene Dietrich.
Often, now, as an escape from Hollywood.
she plays the violin of her childhood. More
than a musical instrument, it was her bridge
over the river of despair.
Evening star., 1937-09-26

HOUCH offered the highest honors by
Adolf Hitler, and Berlin theater to
= be named after her. Marlene Dietrich,
the one time extra girl who is now con-
|sidered the greatest German actress alive, has
refused to reside in her native land.
Instead, she has taken out citizenship
papers in America. Mentally and spiritually,
II owe the United States my first allegiance.
want to share its dangers and its joys as
citizen" So speaks the highest paid film
player in Hollywood.
She was born Mary Magdalene Won Losch
thirty three years ago. Her father, a lieutenant
|of the Prussian Grenadiers, was killed at the
beginning of the World War. With her mother,
descendant of an ancient family, she moved
Ito less pretentious neighborhood in Berlin.
Ambitious to become concert violinist
she studied until she was seventeen. An IN
Jury to her wrist made it impossible for her to
continue her career She decided to 60 upon
the stage Her mother objected. Tradition
was soon vanquished by necessity.
Although the family fortune had long since
vanished, leaving her nearly destitute, the
mother made one reservation. Her daughter
must not use the family name in the theater
Hence Mary Magdalene Won Losch became
Marlene Dietrich.
After enrolling in Max Reinhardt's school
of dramatic art, she was forced to leave in
month for lack of funds She was soon given
small part in The Tanning of the Shrew. :"
Her real name might have been retained
without injury to her family. Berlin paid no
attention.
With meager salary in war-torn world,
she continued on the stage until her twentieth
birthday She then decided to become movie
cxtra Her mother objected. Again necessity
conquered.
Many hundreds stood in line each Gay a;
the UFA studio A month passed before she
was given work. During the following year
Evening star., 1937-09-26

A hopeless and nearly penniless period fol-
lowed and she was again tempted to pawn the
instrument At last she received a call to ap-
pear in mob scene.
The assistant director, under orders to
select an aristocratic young lady from among
the extras told her to stand aside. She was
given an acting part. The pay was more than
she had received for the entire week.
II will need chaperon." she returned.
IAN right" said the assistant.
Marlene brought her mother. The latter
was not informed of her daughters design -
she was merely to accompany her at this par
ticular time. While she stood erect in the
background, Marlene gazed through mon
ocle at the J.: U:-cceedings in courtroom.
An air of insolence Wa :::=:-cded. Ihe
assistant could not tell her just how to appear
insolent But it was not necessary. Her sleep
ing hauteM unconsciously aroused, she was
Won Losch Summing.
When the camera ceased, the
director turned to his assistant
and said, That's fine rehears-
ing Rudolf"
Typical of films, even in Ger
many, the assistant accepted the
stroke of good fortune over
which he had no control.
He became interested in Mar
Iene as result. Entering into
the conspiracy further, he al
lowed Marlene to take her
mothers pay for the days work.
Here, Mother, are your
wages" said the girl.
my what?"
'Your wages, Mother. dear -
a. you were an extra in the court
room scene. forgot to tell
your
Marlene married the assistant
director soon after.
ss A half-year in Vienna stock
i III company followed when Max
Evening star., 1937-09-26
SHE PAUnED
HER Fiddle

= and Marene Dietrich, the struggling
extra in German movies, could
buy food again. Now her salary is tops
in Hollywood, and she has just
refused bid to return home as
Germany's greatest actress
by jim TULLY
Evening star., 1937-09-26

at the studio for month, with weeks salary
in advance. She stocked the kitchen with food
Immediately.
One evening Marlene returned home to
find her mother in tears: the violin was miss
ing. Marlene explained hastily that it had
been borrowed by the physician.
She was at the physicians office early the
next day He listened to her story with smiling
admiration.
Il will remember" he said. But had
better have the pawn ticket. Your mother
may discover it."
When Marlene returned that night, her
y,,o4hor WAC ;,,;;;:..:. The doctor had returned
the violin.
LENE AND ROUeEN MAMouLlAN. THE