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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
STATE

Performances tonight mark the film presentation of "The Awful Truth" with Irene ,Dunne and Cary Grant, also "Love Is On the Air with Ronald Reagen and June Travis, current attractions at War. ner Brothers State theater. And incidentally it's e mighty grand show as any one who has seen 1t will attest. Packed with laughs and interesting from start to finish.
 Tomorrow afternoon another grand twin feature show begins c three-day engagement headlined by "Breakfast For Two, c fast-paced romantic comedy co-starring Her. bert Marshall and Barbara stan- wyck with ever popular Eric Blore'
 Tn his current vehicle, Break fast For Two, the popular leading man s cast as . happy -go.l lucky Broadway playboy who Is leading Q reckless existence until Barbara Stanwyck, as Q fiery-tempered heir- ess from Texas, comes into his life. How she reforms him, breaks Up his romance with c gold-digging ac:: tress, takes away his income and leads him to the altar for the final move in the reformation, program, provides hilarious and exciting mo- ynents. '
 dlenda Farrell. Frank M. Thomas, Etienne Qirardot, Donald Meek and Pierce Watkin essay stron support ing roles in this production.
 The companion feature will be Hold Elm Navy, c romantic tri- angle with Lew Ayres, Mary Carl- isle and John Howard as the three sides, All kinds of horse-play and humor around the Naval acadeniy'at Annapolis and some of the best football sequences to be made for Q motion picture are to be found in this top-notch production.
 The fun is executed by the pres- ence of Benny Baker, Archie Twitchell and Fully Marshall and inc football scenes are executed by inc University of California team.
 "Stage Door" with Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn is coming Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Another Step In Putting The Army On Wheels
By NEA Service


 Fort Sam Houston, Tex, Nov. i5,-- An ingenious, queer-looking con- traption appears to have solved one of the armys major tractical prob lems-that of moving machine guns without putting them temporarily out of action.
 The new long-slung, streamlined carrier, developed by Capt. Robert c, Howie and Srgt. M. o. Wiley ct the Infantry school, Fort Benning, Ca, transports Q machine gun, a gunner and Q driver over almost any sort of terrain, swiftly and with a minimum of danger,
 Although the carrier still is in the experimental stage, army officials hailed 1t as Q great step toward their goal of complete motorization and m0dernization of the nations fight Ing forces. The machine Is being tested under mock battle conditions by officers and men of the proposed new infantry division here.
 Even more enthusiastic than the officers are the machine gunners themselves--the men in the ranks to whose lot will fall the task of op- erating the rapid-fire guns in any future war.
 Space for Two Men
 To them, the new carrier means an end to the back breaking toll of Juggling heavy machine guns across country, with the attendant delay in inaneuvering and the danger to gun crews from enemy bullets.
 The carrier looks like Q doubly underslung automobile chassis, with motor mounted In the rear and the ugly snout of Q machine gun stick. ing out in front. Overhanging fend. CTS of heavy steel protect the sides of the carrier and the oversize pneumatic tires.
 The carrier has space for two men, both lying prone and facing the front. On one side lies the driver, clutching Q lever-like steering ap. paratus near his shoulder. All en- zine controls such as gears and ac- celerator are at the rear and the driver operates them by Q touch system" Nith his feet,
 Always In Operation
 Lying on his stomach on the other side of the carrier, c little to the rear of the driver, is the gunner. During inaneuvres, he has nothing to worry about except keeping his weapon In trim for battle, because the driver is able to take over full responsibility for maneuvering the carrier.
 Whether the machine Is moving forward or backward, the gunner Is always able to keep his weapon in operation. There Is ample space ct the front of the carrier for sev- eral cases of ammunition.
 The machine gun Is mounted 30 that 1t has Q forward sweep of ieo degree, e complete half circle to the front. By ducking his head, the driver can allow the gunner to swing the weapon over his back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
STRAND

Spencer Tracy and Luise Rainer in '.Big City" head a marvellous double feature program at Warner Brothers Strand theater today and tomorrow.
 It is Q pretentious picture that sets out to paint a canvas of life as it, is in the whirling maelstrcm of the crowded places. It is q sim- ple, beautiful thing because 1t ac- coInplishes exactly that. Tracy be- comes a hackman. Unshaved, la- comic and suspicious of everything that walks on two feet or rolls on four wheels, he typifies the species which fiourishes in spite of hard ship in every city.
 The supporting cast includes Charley 0rapewin, Janet Beecher, Eddie oulllan. Victor varconi. Oscar O'ehea. Helen Troy, William Demarest, John Arledge, Irving Bacon. Quinn Williams and Regis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
GEORGE A. BAUBY
 WINS PROMOTION
Local Boy Elevated in R. o. T. C. Ranks at Univer.
 sity of Vermont
tspecial to Tho Denocratl

Burlington, Vt, Nov. 16.-Tweiaty- eight promotions in R. O. T. o. ranks are announced by the military dee partment at the University of Ver- mont most of them from private to corporal. Eighteen are from Vermont, six from New York, two from Connecticut and one each from Rhode Island and Canada.
 The Vermonters are J. s. Greene, Burlington; R. E. Johnstone, Bur- lington; A. Haritos, Waterbury; O. V. Akley, Lyndonville; A. R. Wtl- Hams Jericho; D. N. Baldwin, Besi- nington; R. L. derken, Bennington; E. 0. Bailey, Burlington; R. M. Da- wis, Wilmington: R. B. Smith, Es- sex Jet; w. F. Vassar, Bristol; L. B. zambon, So. Ryegate; c. L. Smith, So. Ryegate; P. J. Audette, Burling. ton; c. R. Putnam, Shaftsbury; M e. Helyar, Brattleboro; R. D. Spauld. Ing, Burlington; M. ?. Warren, Wa terbury.
 From New York come E. Cas- perini Great Neck; M. J. Boucher White Plains; 0. L. Nussbauna, New York city; s. J. Hecht, Brooklyn; R. M. Story, Yonkers; R. g. Wallin. Amsterdam.
 The Connecticut men are c. A. Bauby, Waterbury, and H. L. Plant, Hartford
 Rhode Island Is represented by 0. w. Utter. from Westerly; and Can- ada by II. R. Westover, from verdun, P. Q.
 All hold the rank of corporal ex- cept Sergeants Greene Haritos, Ntiss- baum, Williams and Wallin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
TRADE BARRIER IN WACE-HOUR
 FIXING FEARED
Mississippi Valley Group Will Be Asked to Fight
 Measure

St. Louis, Nov. 14-(Up) - Lach- Ian Macleay, executive vice presi- dent of the Mississippi Valley Association, has announced that delegates to the convention to be held here Nov. 22 and g would be asked to oppose the wage.hour bill on grounds that 1t would cree ate an artificial trade barrier in the Middle West and South.
 'aThe real objective of the bill," Macleay said, lis to create . new Federal Authority which will have the power to control and regulate industry and eliminate different ials in wage scales between the lniddlewestern states where living costs are low Q nd transportation handicaps are high, in favor of the highly industrialized East where transportation costs are low and living costs are high.
 "The immediate effect would be to create an artificial trade har- r!er which would impose a serious handicap on industry in the Mid- de West and South"
 To Be 10th Convention
 The Mississippi Valley Associa- ton, meeting here each year, IS representative of the inland water. ways industries. Its purpose, Macs leay said, is to protect the economic rights of the Mississippi Valley. This will be the 18th an. yaiial convention.
 Among other proposals which vitally affect the economic wel- fare of the Mid-C Continental basin, Macleay said, is the Regional Au. thorities measure. Both that bill and the wage.hours proposal will be up for consideration when Con- gress convenes Nov. l6.
 The Regional Authorities. Bill would set up seven conservation authorities patterned after the Tennessee Valley Authority.
 Fears For states Rights
 "These bills, If enacted, would seriously invade the existing rights and functions of state and local governments and restrict the pow CTS of Congress and existing Fed. eral departments" Macleay said.
 "They make no provision for continuing the Q. 8. Army Engine CTS in charge of navigation and flood control projects, despite their long training and demonstrated ability. Based on the cost of the Tennessee Valley Authority to date. 1t Is estimated that 1t would require more than $l0,000, ,ooo, 900 to extend the authorities to other parts of the country. The annual interest charge alone on this sum Is more than sS0o,0oO,00o."
 The Mississippi Valley Associa- ton represents shipping, industri- al, agricultural q and consumer interests in two valley states. Ad. vance registration for the conven- ton this year indicates 1t will be one of the largest in the Associa- tion's history, Macleay said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Here's something to null over. The board of educa' ton in New York contained recommendation the other day in report on lighting to have gay and colortul schoorooms instead of the conventional drab type After all schoolrooms schoolroon, and take away the dec, oraos furnished by art heads teachers and pupils ana YOU don't have much in interior decorations Just back ground of dull wals conventional desks backboards and good practical clock ticking on the wall Now to re- decorate all the schooroos In existence would be quite
 task and In most instances the taxpayers would indeed balk at providing the means for schoolroom decor. appearance of the schoolroom might be taken into con alteration Such things as good modern lighting ana har considerably Too often school means to child an un- pleasant duty he really drags himself there and some, times suffers an nferorty complex throughout his school head of child psychology not schooroom decor In the report speak of suggestions made to substitute other harmonious color schemes rather than the usual dull cream walls. Did you say lot of poppycock? That
 most of us managed to tour the grades ana hgn scnoo moo its lust an Idea It might be borne in mind for future schools In the process of construction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
FRANCO-AMERICAN
 SPONSOR CONCERT
Marcel Doucette, Mrs. Blanche Archambault in
 Pleasing Program

A pleasing concert presented by Marcel Doucette and Mrs. Blanche Archammault was presented last night following the regular monthly meeting of the Franco American club. The singers who are under the direction of George 0. Stock of New Haven, were accompanied by Mrs. Lena Derouin.
 Solos sung by Marcel Doucette were: "Si Vous LAyiez Compris, !" "J'ai Picture En Reye," "Berceuse from Jocelyn," "When I Have Sung My Songs" "Tu To Sai," Mare chiare," "MAppari" from Martha. Mrs. Arachambault sang Premiere Danse," Luxembourg Gardens, Pirate Dreams" Home, Dear Home" Les Files de Cadiz"
 Both sang the following duets; "Silver Moon," "In the Garden of My Heart" and "Will You Re- member"
 The committee in charge in- cluded Alphonse Robichaud, Con- rad A. Baril, Georgette LaBonne, Mrs. Wilfred Bernier and Alice Veillette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

One of the outstanding social functions of the Fur. key Day season is the annual formal dance of the Sacred Heart Alumnae at Hamilton Park Pavilion Thanksgiving eve. The latest in evening gowns and swallow tails will be evident as Jack Fitzgeralds chestra keeps things moving in rhythmical cadence. Margaret Howard tops the committee in charge and is ably assisted by Mrs. George Hughes Anne Fryer Mar raret Barry Margaret Carolan, Doris Burns, Mary Sweeney Lucy Guarrera Doris Malone Loretta Dillon and Ernestine Cannon The patrons and patronesses will be Rev Henry Quinn, Rev. John Dial, Mr. and Mrs F. S Corden Mr. and Mrs Jeremiah Ring, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bowling MT. and Mrs John J. COrden and MT. and Mrs. John J. Howard. The Tower is deeply ap. preclatve of the complimentary tickets from the girls and hopes the hop is tops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

The murder of . press agent in 0 theater dressing-yoom and the even more mysterious killing of the leading man of c show, in full view of the entire audience, forms the setting of Forty Naughty Girls" RKo Radios new comedy thrill. or which again brings the pop. ular sleuthing team of Inspector Oscar Piper and his Schoolroom aide, Hildegarde Withers, to tho Loew-poli screen.
 With It's swift action and en. crossing mystery taking place within Q few short hours in It's backStagt setting, the story ig said to be the most puzzling of oil the Piper. Wither films. James Gleason and Zasu Pitts as the boastful inspector and the sarcastic Hidegarde rec Spectively again head the cast of the picture, and their deductlve talents gre hard-pressed to solve the affair.
 The new nitrate test" for dcter- mining whether . suspect has re- gently fired gun plays an import. ant role in the story, and with it's help the killer is finally appgeheIid- cd after plenty of excitement has occurred.
 Two promising newcomers, Mar. jorie Lord and George Shelley, head the supporting cast of Forty Naughty Girls" in the romantic leads, and Tom Kennedy, Joan Woodbury, Frank M. Thomas, Ed- ward Marr, Alan Edwards, Alden Chase and other well-known play CTS have important roles.
 On the same program is Zane 0rey's latest and most thrilling out- door action film-"All Along Cow boy" featuring Smith Ballew, "The singing cowboy" and Cecelia Parker.
 This great double-feature opens it's engagement Wednesday at the Loew Poi theater for three days.
 Currently playing at Loew's is Shirley Temple in her greatest hit, 'Ieidi" with Jean Hersholt and an outstanding supporting cast oi favorites.
 On the same program is the hilarious comedy, "A Bride for Henry" with Warren Hull and Anne Nagel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

tires, the carrier can travel over rough ground almost as easily as c tank. Because of its undertaking construction, 1t Is almost inpossi- ble to overturn the machine, which Is light enough to be lighted by two men even If 1t did tip over.
 The low-slung construction also enables the driver and gunner to conceal themselves almost entirely in grass or bushes which grow c foot or two of the ground. This, army officials point out, Is of Ire. mendous advantage in open-coun- try warfare where 1t would be al. most impossible to advance or re. treat while carrying Q gun by hand. ...
 A strong front bumper breaks down small trees or bushes In the path of the carrier.
 The machine was brought to Fort Sam Houston for tests in open coun. try. Present as an offlcial observer was Brig. Gen. Walter 0. Short, who supervised construction of the car- rier. Army officers held as e close ly guarded secret the mechanical details of the carrier, which is ex. pected to be altered in Q number of respects before 1t Is manufactured for general use in the army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

awNN V ss W " thorities similar to IVA would plan or initiate - the carrying out of the Roosevelt dream of substitut 1 n g planned develop. ment and conser. vation of natural resources for the familiar congres. sional pork bar- rel".
 Flood control, prevention of soil erosion, reforesta- tiAn Ri.ArinR of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Editor Tall Tower Topics: May call attention to the fact that the Mlddlcbury Road is becoming very much of speedway. have occasion to use the early morning busses SO know what I'm talking about Is so There are quite few children taking this bus and the way the automobiles whxz by them they walt along side the road is positively dangerous Out near the warning signs don't hold down the speed.demons. hope there ever won't be bad accident result of the excessive speeding along this highway. Ob server.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Toomey.
 Big City" is . faithful story of a side of life with which few peo- pie are in the least familiar. It will entertain you. thrill you. and give you new and proper respect for the next taxicab driver who throws into gear and mods as you press him to catch the train that leaves in seven minutes.
 The companion feature is "Back In Circulation" smile-a-minute comedy drama with Pat OBrien, Joan Bondell and Margaret Lindsay heading a large east.
 Wednesday brings Deana Durbin in "i00 Men and Girl" also Lewh stone in "The Man Who Crief Wolf."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
NEW METHOD

The Yacht Club Boys have a l6- millimeter movie camera with which they have their grimaces and coni- edy business filmed while working up song and comedy routines for l Patamount's 'sTiirill of Q Lifetime ?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Charles SIade Feted

Mrs. 0. L. slade and Mrs. Ella Leavenworth were hostesses at Q birthday party Saturday evening for Charles L. Slade of Waverly street, the occasion being his 83rd birth day. The party was held at the home of Mrs. Leavenworth of Wa verly street and a most enjoyable evening took place. Card games were played and a buffet lunch was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Good r'.sning.

Now that you've bought new fur coat winter outfit for stormy weather and teir, Come those annoying early announcements Of clothes for resort and cruise wear, Now that you have spent many many days Deciding VelvetS and heavy crepes, Hats fur trimmed, brimmed and turban vast multitude of Snappy shapes Woolen skirts and several sweaters, An occasional topcoat Of Scottish tweed, Fancy galoshes snowsut or two, And all the lovely warm things you need .., Now that you've outfitted yourself In VelVetS and wooenS with care Can you bear to see the shop windows Filled with clothes for resort and cruise wear2
 Elm En-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

to permit firing to the extreme left.
 The same water system which cools the engine Is connected so that 1t also cools the machine gun. eliminating the possibility of over-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
CONCORDIAS PLAN
 NEW HAVEN VISIT

Song night was held by the Con- cordia Singing society Saturday night with singing by the chorus, of German plays. enter tainment and playing of German games all part of the program. Plans for e Thanksgiving dance, Saturday, and a visit to New Haven, Decem- Der (, for part in celebration of the anniversary of the Harugari Singing soc!ety's building were voted. Will- jam Fossbender, Hans Wilhaus, Ernest Kuhr, Walter Klan and John Schaefer were in charge. The re- treatments committee included: Mrs. Eleanor Kubik and Miss Mildred Herman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
CHECKMATE

Tlinget Indians at Ketchikan, Alaska, call Gary Cooper "Do.sa- Do" (Chief Long Foot), according to Richard Talmadge, now shooting scenes for ParaiTiount's Spawn of the North" there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
Robert Sturgess To
 Address Bible Unit
South Federated Church Member Speaker at Local
 Meeting Sunday-Red Cross Drive in Progress
WATERVILLE Mrs. R. ". Hsnlon-l7se Thomaston Ave.-TeL S-SAes

served. Everyone attending. con- graduated MT. slade upon his un- usual good health, and wished him many returns of the day. His friends and relatives presented him with c radio and many other love- ly gifts,
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Herman Lux, Mir. and Mrs. Kirsch- baum, MT. and Mrs. J. Qruper, MT. and Mrs. J. Matter, MT. and Mrs. Edward Truelove, MT. and Mrs. Marshall Gibbs, MT. and Mrs. Har- old Slater, Mir. and Mrs. J. 0. Gull foiie, Mrs. Edward Ward, MT. and Mrs. Albert Lang, MT. and Mrs. Frank Bailey, MT. and Mrs. T. J. slade. Miss Georgia Shade, MT. Rob- ert Waterworth, Mrs. Ridge, Mrs. Emily Sawyer, MT. P. E. Marsh, MT. and Mrs. Louis Russell, MT. and Mrs. Heber Marsh, Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Johnson, Frank Bai. ley. Jr. Donald Marsh, Lesley Leav- enworth. Mrs. Fred Snyder, Miss Evelyn Libolt and Mrs. 8. Poloso.
 Attend Installation
 Mrs. Della Carney, MT. and Mrs. Clifford Northrop and MT. and Mrs. John Byrnes, representing the Cas- per 8. Davis, American Legion att tended the installation of officers of the Italian World War Veterans, Florio Post, Saturday evening at the V. !, w. hall In Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15
With Sen. Norris Backing Seven LittleTVAS'S Some
 Action Is Certain

EDITORS NOTE: This Is the fifth of six special stories on Congress and what lies ahead of it at thlS session.
 
 Washington, Nov. l6-The aims of the regional planning program which will be before congress are so many and diverse that 1t is dificult to comprehend the program at one gulp.
 Under the Norris bill In the senate and the Mansfield bill In the house, the nation would be divided into seven planning regions among which the Tennessee Valley and adjacent area would be one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Shavlngs . . Louis D. BrandeS oldest justice of the Supreme Court, was sl last week. Mr. Justice Brandes is one of the worlds most famous ursts one of the most liberal members of the court and devoted to the welfare of the masses Another birthday last week was that of Maude Adams, who was sixty-fve. She Is at present rehearsing four casts for the production Of Chanecer of "The Citadel" Is on his way over from London Burton Holmes Is back from six months trip to South Africa with lo000 feet of motion picture film and thousands of still pictures . . MT. and Mrs Edwy P. Brown of Dallas, Texas are suddenly famous They
 had the suite on the liner Bremen that was to have been occupied by the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking homes for 4000 Europeans living in a suburb that is to be converted into a settlement for Indians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

Waterville, Nov. l6-The annual Red Gross drive Is now In progress, having opened Armistice Day and continuing through Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.
 Mrs. Ralph W. Darlington of 50 Bonair avenue is sectional chair man for Waterville and has ap. pointed the following committee, to call upon residents of this locality In the very near future. Mrs. Les- ter Niven, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs, Percival Dixon, Mrs. Arthur Twelves', Mrs. W. J. Wolf, Mrs. O. Arthur DuBoiS, Mrs, Walter Angle, and Mrs. Ward Henion.
 The American Red Cross is Q membership.
 Froelich Good Substitute
 The Everyman's Bible class of Waterville held It's usual meeting, yesterday morning at the Grace Methodist church. The guest speaker. Adjutant Hugo Wiberg, of the Salvation Army, was unable to attend, and in his place, Carl Froe- lich class president, gave m address on the subject, Prayer" The EVeryman's Bible class quartet rendered a selection. "Thine Way, Not Mine, Oh Lord"
 Word was sent into tho meeting, that James Rice Q member of the class, who has been on the danger list, at the Waterbury hospital, with 6 bullet lodged In his chest, Is much improved.
 The guest speaker for the class meeting Sunday, November 2l, will be Robert Sturgess, c member of the South Federated church.
 Tho Pride of Welch circle will hold Q business meeting tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at Foresters' hall on Hanover street. Members are kindly urged to be prompt be- cause 0 rehearsal will be held ct 8:30 o'clock. for the musical corn- edy which the circle will present later In the season. More talent Is needed for this undertaking. Mrs. Katherine Dadario, chairlady of the committee, Issues an invitation to girls, sixteen years or older, to take part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-15

heating. The gun Is placed on Q fixed mount on the carrier, but can be removed quickly for use on the ground when necessary.
 Machine Ia Light
 With It's broad, heavily treaded