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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
Huge Savings

O@VH6O
 These reductions will take effect on January IS. 1887, over the com panys entire Long Lines" system. in compliance with its recently an- nounced agreements to reduce It's rates by that amount without the necessity of formal rate hearings by the commission. This public utility's rate reductions are thus brought to total of $22,000,00O since the com mencement of the Commission IS Special Telephone Investigation in July, 1885. ..
 The present, reduction, which will save the public $l,000,000 a month in long distance telephone bills, IS expected to go far toward stimu- lating long distance calling of an interstate character. It comes as the result of conferences with com- pany officials undertaken by the Federal Communications Commis- sion under its toll rate investigation order of September 9, 1886. Rapid improvement in general business conditions, and the consequent m- crease in distance telephone operations were particularly stressed bv the commissions representatives. The result of these efforts IS that the telephone using public is to De given the advantage of this large reduction at once, without having 70 await the conclusion of long-drawn- out and costly hearings and possible Mitigation, such as have frequently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
NEW GUARD UNIT
 ELECTS OFFICERS

Attired In new dress grays for the occasion, officers of the newly formed Sheridan Guard of Head quarters Co.,. 2nd Battalion, 102nd Infantry, Connecticut Nat ioual Guard, will be installed January 30 at 8 o'clock in the V. F. w. hall on Bank street. Staff Sergeant Stephen Mazzarella is chairman of the nominating and arrangements cmomittee, assisted by Corp. Patrick A. Basta and Pvt. William A. Cru Der. The ceremony will be followed by a social and dance.
 The complete slate of officers follows: President, Lieut.. William
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
HOLY NAME GROUP
 NDUCTS OFFICERS

Oficers of the Holy Name society of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes were installed last night by Rev. Rocco Nadile, chaplain. Those installed are: President. Peter Di- Leo: vice-president, Joseph Genova; recording secretary, John Petricone; treasurer, Michael Rossi; inside guard, Donate Guerrero.
 News of Catholic activities will be given at future meetings by John Petricone who was named last night. and James Bianchi was chosen to organize basketball and volleyball teams among the members. Three new candidates were initiated. A social period followed the meeting, with music and entertainment by the Nutmeg Hillbillies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
Deadly; vice-president, Lieut..

w. Deadly; vice-president, Lieut.. Wilfred A. St. Martin; secretary, Corp, Carl A. Bengston; treasurer, Corp. William F. Christian. his- torian, Pvt. Ferdinand M. Rizzuti; chaplain, Pvt. Francis Dillane; sergeant-at-arms. Corp. Peter E.. Kennedy; sentry, Pvt. Wilfred J. Carrier; executive committee, Sergt. Palmer F. Brick, Pvt. William Pace and Pvt. Langdon Warren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12

The rates, new and old. between Waterbury and other points are: To New York city, old 50 cents, new 45 cents; to Washington, D. O., old sl.20. new, $I.00: to Chicago, old 42T5, new, $2.30; to San Francisco, old, 37.75, new, $6.75: to Salt Lake City, old @6.26, new, $6.5O. Other long distance calls out of Waterbury will be similarly cut.
 Smith Requests
 For the benefit of his constitu- cnts in the fifth congressional dis trict, Congressman J. Joseph Smith obtained data on the cuts as they affect this vicinity. They are:
 Old New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
RETURNS TO DUTY

Returning to desk duty at police headquarters this morning was Sergt. Joseph Francis Bagley, who had been on sick leave for some weeks. sergt. Bagley has been as- signed to desk duty from midnight to 8 a. m.
 During his absence. Sergt Bern ard Burns substituted as desk offi- cer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-12
CRIMINAL SESSION OPENS
20 Cases on Superior Court DOcket-Judge
 McEvOy Presiding

Twenty men, ranging in ages from 17 to 61, appeared in superior court today for various pleadings to charges placed against them by States Attorney Lawrence l.. Lewis and Assistant States Attorney Wil- liam B. Fitzgerald. Those who plead guilty to the one or more charges against them will be sentenced to terms in prison by Judge Frank P. McEvoy, who is on the bench, while those entering not guilty pleas will be assigned dates for hearings, whether they select jury or court trials. States Attorney Lewis ex- poets to start trial of court cases to- morrow morning.
 January criminal session of the superior court was formally opened at 3 o'clock by Judge Frank F. Mo- Evoy after prayer had been pro- nounced by the Rev. Edward L. Nor rison, pastor of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The accused and their attorneys immediately pre- pared to face the court with their pleadings.
 Those to enter pleadings were: Frederick w. Rowan, John Cronloy and George Richmond, charged witt embezzlement by agent; Freddts Maringola, using motor vehicle without permission: John A. Jenu- saitis, manslaughter; Ernest Wilson, indecent assault; Harry Hastings, breach of peace; Harold Appele and Alonzo L. Appele, theft of poultry and assault with intent to kill; John Gomaz, and Augustus Simonavic, breaking and entering; Harry Burke, obtaining money by false pretense; Benjamin Benson, inde- cent assault; Ernest Montavon, in- decent assault; Joseph Derouin, in- decent assault; Wallace Prince, Will liam Walker, Edward Root and George Schuster, using motor ve- hicle without permission; and John Thomasaitis, theft of motor vehicle.
Evening star., 1937-03-14

IT'S usually such faint warning. 1t
l. doesn't look dangerous - it doesn't
sound important But that first tinge of
pink" on your tooth brush can mean
serious trouble ahead. Neglected, it can
mean dental tragedy! That's why so
many dentists advise-take care of your
gums as we'll as your teeth.
When you see pink tooth brush'-see
your dentist. You may not be in for seri-
Gus trouble-but let him make that deci-
sion. Usually, however, he'll blame your
case on our modern creamy, soft-food
menus-foods that rob gums Of work and
exercise. And his advice will probably be
more work for those lazy gums" and he
may add, as SO many dentists do-"the
Evening star., 1937-03-14
Beauty Brevities

With the popular scattered print
dresses, Olivia De Havilland picks out
the dominant flower in the design and
wears matching fresh flowers in her
hair.
Instead of the conventional pearls.
Constance Worth ties a velvet ribbon
of black or sometimes a bright color
around her throat, finishing it in a
fiat bow.
Betty Lawford tries out various
complexion aids. She believes that the
skin needs some cream with lubricat-
ing qualities and recommends mas
sage treatment just before retiring
each night.
Occasionally, in place of the routine
hand massage for the scalp, Constance
Bennett prefers an electric massage
for her blonde hair. 1t does more than
hand manipulation to stimulate the
scalp" she claims, and is change" d"
Evening star., 1937-03-14
by MARTHA
LEAvI11

Instead of the regulation type of
rinse for her titan hair, Josephine
Hutchinson tries mild blonde rinse.
1T seems to bring out the natural
luster and is more frightening.
And Sonia Henie gives different"
touch to the practical art of brushing
the teeth. She first brushes her even
white teeth with salt and then uses
good dentifrice.
Evening star., 1937-03-14
Beautiful Nails

Many women would like TO n,uni-
cure their own nails il they knew how
TO do perfeet-iookins job. Our
lsofist, "Bsuvfifvj Honds ond q Home
Manicure" " will help YOU. To get il
send fhrss.esnf stomp with your
request TO This Week Magazine in
core Of this newspaper.
Evening star., 1937-03-14


or a novel accent to the cos
tune ensemble. A change in appear
ance is a healthy tonic to the beauty
spirits.
Bette Davis believes in variety in
hair-styles. Sometimes she brushes her
hair back. away from her face, other
times it falls at her temples in loose
waves. Her latest coffure venture is a
big, loose pompadour effect across the
forehead, with the sides and back of
the hair straight and the ends barely
turned up.
Kay Francis also likes to experiment
with hairdressing and her newest
choice is a circular roll around the
head with the coronet braid on top.
The circular roll is low and drops down
to the neckline and ears.
Evening star., 1937-03-14
Soft foods-loek Of work-no
stimulation mo wonder gums need help
G@mYez znAY
TO IPANA AND MASSAGE

stimulating help of Ipana and massage"
For Ipana, with massage, is designed
to help benefit your gums as we'll as
clean your teeth. Massage little extra
Ipana on your gums every time you
brush your teeth. Lazy gums quicken as
new circulation Wakens in the tissues.
The gum walls themselves gain new
health, new frmness.
Change today to Ipana Tooth Paste and
massage-sta now to guard against gum
troubles. For the regular practice of this
common sense dental health routine will
ier-your teeth bright and sparkling-and
your smile the charming, winning attrac-
ton it should be. Change TO Ipana!
Evening star., 1937-03-14

Try something new - whether
it's a change of coiffure, pow
der-blending in your makeup,
Evening star., 1937-12-07
1885 RECElVERSHIP
TO BE- INVESTIGATED
Senator'S Turn to Later Milwaukee
Road Matter After Battle
Over 1925 Deals.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
The Senate Railroad Finance Com
mittee turned today to an investiga-
ton of the Chicago. Milwaukee, St.
Paul and Pacific Railroad receivership
Of 1885.
Committee counsel called Henry A.
Scandrett, trustee and former presi-
dent of the road, for testimony about
pending reorganization plans as a
follow-up to yesterdays acrimonious
session on the lines 1925 receivership.
Two attorneys, Ralph M. Shaw of
Chicago and Robert T. Swaine of New
York, who attacked last night pre-
pared statement which Senator Tru-
man, Democrat, of Missouri read at
the close Of yesterdays hearings, were
TO be questioned further by the COM
mittee.
Senator Truman had urged, on the
basis Of testimony developed by yes
terday's inquiry into the roads 1925
receivership, that a bar association
inquiry be made into the activity of
lawyers representing the receivers
and New York bankers who proposed
. reorganization plan.
Mr.. Shaw, attorney for the receivers
In the 1925 case, and Mr.. Swaine, ct
torney for the New York banking firm
OF Kuhn-Loeb Co., declared the state
ment of the acting committee chair
man ignored the actual testimony
and gave wholly distorted version
Of the facts
Evening star., 1937-12-07
CATHEDRAL RITES
HONOR WARFLYER
Monument to Memory OF
1t. Norman Prince Is
Dedicated.
" JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.

Dy JAMES WALDO FAWCETT.
Washington Cathedral yesterday
took on for the first time the aspect of
Westminster Abbey when a monu-
ment to the memory of 1t. Norman
Prince, World War flyer, was dedi-
Gated.
Approximately 1000 statesmen,
diplomats, Government officials, Army
and Navy officers, veterans and
friends attended the ceremony.
The rites we're conducted by the
Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Bishop
Of washington, assisted by the Very
Rev. Noble c. Powell, dean Of the
Cathedral.
1T Is a significant circumstance"
the bishop said, that the first notable
monument and memorial to be placed
here IN honor Of an American youth
who made the supreme sacrifice not
under his own colors but under the
trtoolor Of France. He was volun-
teer who died for a cause he loved"
Gen. Pershing Speaks.
Gen. John j. Pershing, representing
the armies OF the United States, also
praised 1t. Prince as chivalrous
hero who gave up wealth and ease for
martyrdom in the name of righteous
ness. The A. E. F. commander was
followed by Maj. Gen. Adelbert de
Chambrun, representative of the
armies of France, who told of the
hero's career as an organizer of the
Lafayette Escadrille and declared that
his name, held in grateful remem-
brance by the people of two nations,
will be "a sentiment that always will
keep us united"
Fifteen members Of the Norman
Prince Post Of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and an equal number Of members
Of the Norman Prince Post of the
American Legion came from Boston
to constitute guard of honor around
the monument. Mayor Frederick w.
Mansfield of Boston and his wife like
wise attended, offering wreath in
tribute, in the name of their city,
to ''one who was her son."
The French Ambassador, absent
from Washington, had as his delegate
Jules Henry, counselor of the En-
bassy. Massachusetts, members of
Congress attending included Repre-
sentatives Treadway, Clason, Rogers,
Bates, Connery, Healey and Nc
Cormick.
Members of his family present were
Lieut.. Princes brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick H.
Prince, jr., and his aunt, Mrs. Edith
Norman Hunter His parents are
abroad, and greeting was sent to
them by Bishop Freeman.
Cathedral Clergy March.
Cathedral clergy marching in the
procession at the opening of the serv-
ice included Rev. DR.. Arson Phelps
Stokes, Rev. ,>r Albert H. Lucas, Rev.
DR.. Edwar. Slater Dunlap, Rev.
George B. Kir laid and Rev. Raymond
L. Wolven.
The distinguished guests were well
coined by former Undersecretary of
State William R. Castle and Maj.
Edwin N. Lewis. executive secretary
Of the Cathedral Offices.
Robert G. Barrow, organist and
choirmaster, directed the musical por-
tions Of the dedication program.
Evening star., 1937-12-07

for Pitman High School basket ball
players. Coach Bob Waddell said the
daily dancing practice during the
noon hour would improve each players
timing"
Evening star., 1937-12-07

The of It, Norman Prince founder of the Lafayette
Escadrie honoed yesterday h services dedicatng his
monument in the St. Johns Chapel Washington
Cathedral Gen Pershing and Maj Gen Adelbet
representing the French Army paid tribute behalf OF the
United States and France Placing Dreath tomb in CENTER
left to right Frederick Prince brother OF the late
Prince and Bishop James E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington
Wide World Photo,
Evening star., 1937-12-07
Dancing Aids Athletes.

PTTMAN, N. j., Dec. 7 R.-The
big apple and other dance routines
are a part of the conditioning process
Evening star., 1937-12-07
new GROUP WILL SEEK
100000 FOR CHINA

~~~ F~A NASJt
Roosevelt and julius Klein Said
to Be in Organization.
~ the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. PLANS
for new organization for China re-
lief, to begin operations about January
is to raise $10,000,0OO by June, were
disclosed here today.
Lyman L. Pierce, San Francisco
financial expert, was appointed ma
tional chairman of the organization,
the Civilian Relief Committee for
China.
He said former President Herbert
Hoover, Harper Sibley, former presi-
dent of the United States Chamber
OF Commerce; Theodore Roosevelt,
former Governor general of the Philip
pine Islands; Or. Julius Klein, inter-
nationally-known economist, and
James M. Speers, prominent Eastern
merchant, were named organizers.
Pierce said campaign Offices would
be set up in all principal cities.
Turkey Is seeking to modernize its
Evening star., 1937-12-07

Turkey Is seeking to modernize its
radio broadcasting.
Evening star., 1937-12-07

A scientific combination Of Mohor Lambs Wool and
Alpaca resulting in fabric Of luxurious softness and
comfort Exclusive potterns :. meticulousy tailored.
Evening star., 1937-04-04

the program, with Lily Pons, soprano,
and John Brownlee, baritone. as So
loists. The program follows:
"Pomp and Circumstance Elgar
Orchestra and Glee Club.
1ntermezzo' "cav"lleris RustiiMsna: Mn:c.rn,
"caro Nome" from "Rieoletto" Verdi
.,, Lily Pons .. ,,.,.
"Hunf'Fl.n Resefsas oreSsssrs' No. 2"iA'.'
Danny Deever' Damrosch
.,,J 5ohn Slow2lee 9 and ales Sa5; ~ i:.n..
y,l1.n.lfs vlG!'n Solo and orohe.tsiiii bsii. .eau.
Ritual Fire DANCE, a1's 5ohs; from "n u
Amor Brujoo orc,.str. De Falis
Medley: .Csrousel;, from Il I'rsan Dream
from 'Showboat": II Dream Too
Much" from Il Dream Toe
Lily Pons. John Brownlee. Glee Club
and Orchestra.
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC
ORCHESTRA. under the direc-
ton of Artur Rodzinski, will present
the air premiere of new symphonic
poem, "A Voice in the Wilderness" by
Ernest Bloch, during its concert over
WJSV at g. The soloist, Joseph Schus-
ter, will play the cello obbligato OF
the composition.
The orchestra also will play "The
Birds" and Respighi's "Suite for Small
Orchestra"
Evening star., 1937-04-04
Husband and WifeTeamS
Score Heavily in Radio
Several Couples Trade on Marital Careers,
While Others Keep Them Dark
Secret.
Bv the Radio Editor.

announcing still remains pretty much man same but Mt
mcophone performance drawing heavuy
number of husband wife combinations
In husbands
xive who separate radio careers
Frequently both program well
Evening star., 1937-04-04

will terminate his broedcasts after
April IL, but has indicated he may
resume them in the Autumn.
Father Coughltn will have com
pleted . schedule of u Sundays, dur
ing which hs peah tWtes-onoe Tar
Evening star., 1937-04-04

an hour in the afternoon over Al sta
tions and the second time for Z half
hour in the evening over a. stations.
Hs has bsen purchasing time on tts
stattons hks any regular spousoe, pay-
tng ftdl advortaanG Tatak
Evening star., 1937-04-04
Coughlin Plans Recess.

4 THOUGH he signed his inde-
"a pendent network of IS stations
last January for q 62-week schedule,
Father Charles :. Coushlin, the DE-
trott radio priest, has announced ~
The Washington times., 1937-11-26

eleven years." In fact,
there's a definite gentleness
about her.
"There's a picture, the di-
rection of which made a great
impression on me. I'd like to
tell you how I felt about it,
and then I'd like to know if
you directed it. 1t was
christopher Strong the
picture, to my way of think
ing, which set Katharine Hep
burn for stardom. She was
directed to a terrific quiet
ness and intensity which l
think she has never since
reached. There wasn't any
emotional flutter about her.
Was that your picture?" Ger
tainly an intelligent face.
A Modest Director
eyes. I'm delighted you
liked it." Her smile is shy.
Strange to find a Hollywood
director modest. What rare
good taste. She lights an
other cigarette and con-
tinues:
Katharine Hepburn is a
The Washington times., 1937-11-26

the cracking fire and leaves
in its place a gentle flame.
AdUice to Jackie
"You mustn't feel that
way. You see, it isn't real
this thing that is worrying
you. If Hollywood itself
didn't h ave an inferiority
complex it wouldn't pct on
such a show. Just reach in
side and hold onto the worth
of you, and look at things
and people around you for
exactly what they are. Just
because you re in Hol' ywood
don It let your sense Of values
become distorted"
She went on talking to me
out of her own calm phil
osophy which is based on no
particular religion or creed.
A philosophy, the essence of
which is kindness, -entle-
ness, and a forgiving down
to its very depths.
1t is true. 1 had been feel
ing very lonely. Very de-
pressed. Very inferior to
these super-super every
things out here. But I
wouldn't have let on to you
had it not been FOR Holly
woods woman director.
Out of her sympathy came
peace-and as I listened to
her setting me straight (but
not at the expense OF others
but at the death of a false
idea) that melody Of
Franck's which to me has
always symbolized universal
The Washington times., 1937-11-26

fine girl. Just as Clara Bow
was the personification of the
spirit of her day, SO Hepburn
has been the personification
of hers" What a shame Hep
burn hasn't stayed under the
direction of this woman.
She would be greater.
Miss Arzner leans back in
her chair and looks at me in
that contemplative way
''How long have you been
in Hollywood" ?"
"About a week" Who's
getting interviewed.
like it?' She isn't pass
ing the time of day. She's
driving at something.
"No." Doesn't beat around
the bush much.
"Why not?" She knows, so
you might just as we'll go
ahead and tell her.
Something in the air. |
sensed it the minute l got off
the train. 1t beats me down.
For the first time in my life
I have an inferiority COM
plex. Too many beautiful
women. Too many hand
some men. Too many block
long cars. Too many silver
foxes. Too many umph-
umph personalities" :" She's
watching all this time in a
sort of gentle, understand
ing way. It's the smile of a
mental attitude that belongs
to someone much, much
older. A very sensitive per-
son has it. One who has
known bitter suffering has
it. Suffering that takes away
The Washington times., 1937-11-26

the outside. A flowing art
ist s tie.
''Have smoke?" Nice
voice.
"No thanks. Don't smoke. "
That sounds SNUG, Miss NJ.
II shouldn't either. " Dark
blue-grey, level eyes.
"Why not?' This is a
funny interview.
'It's a habit" What's that
terrific quietness about herr
"I don't think it's so bad"
Sort of remote, isn't sheH
"All habits are bad. I
shouldn't do anything be-
cause it's a habit. I want to
be always aware of the
things I do" Careful, Miss
N. Don't get into deep water.
You'll enjoy it, but you won't
have an interview - and
what's more, you'll take a
licking.
"Tell me, Miss Arzner.
How long have you been a
director?' Those photo
graphs lied. Nothing hard
about her.
The Washington times., 1937-11-26

oh, nuts to this! Get on up
there and find out! What
do you think you are here
for anyway?
I knock on the door. The
secretary (Eunice from
Kansas. Lives here with her
family. Has for a long time.
But still doesn't think that
California is the ONLY
State in the Union. Pardon,
Eunice, a little gold star for
you), lets me in. Opens an
other door. Announces me.
Then closes the door be-
hind me.
Habits Are Bad
Dorothy Arzner is sitting
on a low leather couch. Gets
up and greets me with a sim
pie, 'Hello. +" Not os tall as
/. About five, four, 7 should
say. Wide shoulders. Ath-
letically built. Her hands,
combination of the work
mans and the artist s. A
dark, well-fitting suit. White
blouse with Dutch collar on
The Washington times., 1937-11-26
Lady Is Success
In Movie Capital
Miss Arzner Is Philosophical, Witty and Full
Of Human Kindness, Says Times Writer

telling the director about my
Boss in Washington:
C and she has an in
tuition no one can touch" "
"Ill tell you how I feel
about intuition" she said. IT
feel that it is the accumula-
tion of ones highest intelli-
gence and greatest expert
ences. "
"And you don't believe in
belittling that accumulation
behind a name, a word that
doesn't really express itY"
mo"
Il think in movies the per-
sonality makes the actor. On
the stage it is just the other
way around; the actor makes
the personality"
Meets Ace CGmerGn10n
A slim young man was sit
ting in a booth nearby.
"That is Gregg Toland.
One of the best cameramen.
Photographed Mana
She called him over. 1t was
easy to see that this artistic,
sensitive young man was de-
lighted to see her.
''Tell me about her." l said.
II can't get her to talk about
herself"
He smiled and looked
at her with great admiration
in his eyes.
"She's marvellous to work
for and with. It's the exact
ing quality that makes her
great. She won't accept Sec
ond best. She watches the
myriad of little things that
men forget. And she sees to
it that they are done per-
fectly." He reached over and
patted her hand. "Gee, it's
swell to see your'
She smiled that kindly
smile at the man.
And then we went out into
the night.
Yes, I'm sure that melody
which occurs and reoccurs
throughout the Symphony in
D Minor belongs to Holly
woods only woman director
Dorothy Arzner.
Tomorrow Jackie Martin takes
you to the home of Dick Powell
and Joan BlOndell and gives you
an intimate picture of this very
much-in-lOve young couple.