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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
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Liquor Seller Closing Beer Taps at Midnight Is
 Within Law

A liQuor seller who closes his beer taps at 12 midnight Saturday night and then refuses to make any more sales is within the law even though he violates the strict letter by hav- ing glasses on the bar, ruled Judge Edward Mascolo in City court today. He gave 8 discharge to David O'Connor, 36, of AS William street, who was arrested at a. m. Sunday, March 14, by Officers Patrick Moy- Ian and Patrick Hobart of the vice. squad, when two partly-filled glasses of beer were found on the bar. Testimony in the case was heard two weeks ago.
 O'Connor Did His Best
 "The intent of the legislature, said Judge Mascolo, twas to prevent customers from ordering several drinks just before midnight, with the intention of consuming them af- ter midnight. However, this man did his best to comply with the law by shutting off his beer taps and mak- ing no further sales. The officer testified that the beer on the bar was flat and not fit for consumption, indicating that it had been sold be- fore midnight. This man certainly followed the spirit of the law, if not the letter, and I'll discharge him."
 Unpopular Law
 Two weeks ago, after hearing tes- timony in the case, Judge MaScolo commented from the bench that the statute making the presence of li- quor in glasses after selling hours a violation was an "unpopular" law. At a hearing before the state liquor commission, O'Connor was told to place a screen in front of the bar at his establishment on East Main street. No other action was taken. Attorney Joseph Talbot of Nauga- tuck appeared for O'Connor in court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
FoHowers OF Father Diuine Cro1ud Streets 5000 of Them Colored, White Encrcle Court Build-
 ing in New York Pleads Not Guilty; Railed on $500 Bonds
By RoNALD 6. VAN TINE

By RONALD G. VAN TINE X United Press Stan Correspondent) ss New York, April g s-(UP)-More than 1000 half hysterical negro and white followers of Father Divine crowded the streets about the crim- inal courts building today as the little negro who is God" to his cult entered plea of not guilty to charges that he feloniously assaulted a white man. f
 More than 100 police kept the crowd moving. But they made no effort to check ecstatic cries of Peace, he's wonderful" when Father Divine was brought from po- lice headquarters, where he had spent the night in a cell. It was believed to be the largest crowd ever to congregate about the old build ing.
 The scene around the court riyaled the nilght-long vigil of 1,500 of his followers outside the head quarters cell in which he was placed after his arrest late yesterday in Milford, Conn.
 Peace, Peace Was Cry
 "Peace! Peace! Peace" chorused the frenzied crowd as the bald, pudgy evangelist stepped from a prison van.
 He smiled benignly on his chil- dren and they responded with a mighty surge that all but swept squads of foot and mounted police men before it.
 The felony court arraignment was brief. Four of Gods" battery of highly competent attorneys grouped about him as the clerk read the charge that he and three disci- ples stabbed and beat Harry Green, 8 Weehawken, N. J., contractor when he visited one of the Divine heavens" with Q process surver Monday night.
 Not Guilty Plea
 The not guilty plea entered. Father Divine was freed on $500 bail pending trial April 30. He emerged from court to another jubilant dem-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
State Prison Had
 Fire Break Out

Wethersfield, Conn.,, April B. -(UP) - An emergency fire call brought all available state police to the state prison here this afternoon.
 Several police cruisers and motorcycle officers were dis patched from the Hartford de-. partnIent on word a blaze, at the rison had paused coniu- sion inong the nearly 300 in- imateA All telephone lines Iead- ing into the prison offices were jainmed with calls. It was not immediately known the extent of the fire which, rlmors had it, was started by some of the prisoners. Fire destroyed a ce-. ment shed and 8 watch tower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Supt. Fleming Giuen Much Greater Powers
lar Powers to Those of Hartford Children Bill Hearing Comes on Tuesday
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative RepOrter)

State Capitol, Hartford, April 23. = Especial to the Democrat -- Superintendent of Streets, Sewers, and Water Thomas J. Fleming of Waterbury is given added authority in surprise bill raised by the con1- mittee on cities and boroughs and reported fayorably in the Senate today.
 It amends the city charter in re- gard to the Bureau of Streets. It will give Superintendent Fleming powers similar to those of the su- ,perintendent of public works in the City of Hartford.
 The amendment reads: ,"The Superintendent of Streets may close or restrict traffic over any section of any street, highway or bridge for the purpose of construction or re- construction or repairs to streets, highways or bridges by posting mo- tices at each end of the street, high way or bridge and any person using such streets, highways or bridges shall do so at his own risk" Children's Hearing
 Next Tuesday before the commit
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
ODD SOUVENIRS

Boston, April 23-(UP) Souvenirs originally in- tended for the coronation of Edward VIII" were placed on sale by a Back Bay dealer today at prices ranging from $3.5O to $75.
 Top price was asked for a dOuble-handled loving cup inscribed For Coronation Of His Majesty, Edward VIII, May IF, 1937.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Late NeDs Flashes
SMELLED FIRE

Lynn, Mass, April 23- (UP) Though he is total- ly blind, it was Harris Gold stein who discovered a fire in a two-family house here early today. He smelled smoke and wakened his wife and son, who led him to safety. Other occupants escaped unassisted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
HEAD 'OF FIRE NEED NOT SERVE 10 YEARS Bill of Senator Culhane Killed Would Serve 10
 Years Before Advance WATERBURY BILLS
 TO GO BOTH WAYS Waterbury Bills Differ in Treatment By Houses of
 General Assembly
BY WILLIAM J. MORIARTY Democrat Legislative Reporter)

Democrat Legislative Rep0rter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, April 23. = Special to the Democrat). - Future chiefs or deputy chiefs of the Wa. terbury Fire Department will not be obliged to serve at least ten years as a member of the department before be- ing eligible for appointment. The Senate today received an unfavorable report on bill, ir1- troduced by Senator George T. Cul- hane of Waterbury, to this effect and promptly rejected it. The bill was sent in by the committee on cities and boroughs and its senate chair man, Senator Robert Claffey cf Hartford termed it undesirable leg islation." There was no report to- day from the same committee on similar bill which sets up like pro- visions for appointment of a super intendent or deputy in the Water (Continued on Page 6)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DEMOCRATS ARE. TO PUSH AHEAD
Leaders in Congress Are Confident Roosevelt
 Plans Will Win
By EDWARD w. LEWIS 1Q27 hv TInifed Pre.


 Washington, April 23-(UP)- Democratic congressional leaders formulated a four point legislative plan today which, it was hoped, would hasten adjournment of con- gress and fulfill President Roose- velts economy, supreme court, and government reorganization propos- alS.
 The plan still was in the discus sion stage, but it had the serious consideration of both senate and house leaders, an administration spokesman said.
 Its purpose was to adjourn con- gress by August 15 with the follow ing measures passed:
 1. The supreme court enlargement program.
 2. Mr.. Roosevelt's recommenda- tion for reorganization of the gov ernment establishment to increase efficiency.
 /No,,fio,,nd nt, poUa 1l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
CAR KILLED HIM

Darien, Conn, April 23--(UF)-- Burial arrangements were being made today for John Michaels, a, Cherry Lawn school farmland, who died yesterday of injuries suffered in an automobile accident March g.
 He was struck by car driven by Patrick Needham, el. former em- ulQye of the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DIES or INJURIES

Bridgeport. Conn, April 23- CUP) Funeral arrangements were being made today for Prank Ambrezyios- ky, 0. who died yesterday of injur- les suffered in en automobile acci- dent aaturdas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, April 2s--(UP)--. Government expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through April 21 compared with a year ago This Year Expenses Last Year s6,079 ,976.33 s5,S10,017. S62.s7 $4.004, 4,7S9,9T5.9O $3,270,156, ,99S.0l $2.o74.57s, ,Oo0. 43 s2.5ss. .seo. .s64ss
 Cash Balance
 s1,71s.1s4,146.Oi s2,554.17s,24s5s
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The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Powell Movie
Held Over

Eleanor Powell, the best tap
tap dancer of them all. yesterday,
began a fourth week on F Street.
Born To Dance" now showing at
Loew's Columbia Theater is a fast
moving comedy in which the star
has plenty of opportunity to prove
her unexcelled ability in the terp-
Sichorean art, not to mention a
real talent for comedy. Add to
this Buddy Ebsen, that bashful
chap who knows all the answers
in clowning and hoofing, and Una
Merkel, who should always con-
fine her efforts to flippant and
amusing roles, and the perform
ance is bound to click. Even
James Stewart, whose only pos
sible claim to a spot in the cast
would be his singing, doesn't keep
this from being one of the most
entertaining musical farces of the
season.
A Fitzpatrick travelogue of the
historic city of Quebec, one of the
most interesting places on this
continent, a news reel, and
short subject depicting the hard
road to success in Hollywood, sup
plement the feature. making the
Columbia an excellent place for
show shopping. H. K.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Swing ShowAt
The Howard

Some very diversified entertain.
ment is being offered in the all
star musical revue that opened for
weeks stand at the Howard
Theater yesterday.
Johnny Hudgins. one of the few
outstanding international stars OF
yesterdays big colored musical
comedy shows of Broadway fame
is doing his pantomime act. the
act that made this big fellow the
toast of Paris at one time and also
one of the most talked of comedi'
ans from Hollywood to Harlem.
His routine brought many ap
plauSeS from the audience. Fen
wick and Cook, a white act of aero
batic stuff, gets big hand and the
two fellows do some clever antics
Ruskin and Forman, a white male
and female act, also get over big
with some nice comedy dancing.
Babe Mathews. Sepia torch
singer from Harlem with a deep
contralto voice, does nicely on her
end of the bill. Her Interpolation
of a couple of witty numbers goes
big with the audience. David and
Goliath, black-face comedians. Of
fer the comedy. while the Rivers
Chambers Band, of Baltimore,
supplies the music for the show.
On the screen are Dick Powell
and Joan Blondell, co-starred in
"Golddiggers of 1887" Midnight
show tonight. w. R.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
At
National

"Frederika," an operetta by
Franz Lehar based on a romance
in the life of the eighteenth cen
tury poet, Goethe, will have pre-
Broadway presentation at the
National Theater for the week be-
ginning Monday, January II,
with tristan cast-Dennis King,
Helen Gleason and Ernest Truck.
They will be supported by an
ensemble of hundred. including
in addition to well-known prin'
cipals a male chorus and mixed
chorus. both consisting of care
fully selected trained voices.
An augmented orchestra will be
directed by Giuseppe BamboSchek,
for more than a dozen years one
of the leading conductors of the
Metropolitan Opera and long
chief of staff for Gatti -Casazza.
A colorful ballet, the dance OF
the Dresden china figurines, and
other dances have been arranged
by Chester Hale.
This lavish production comes
just 80 years after Lehar's in,
itial bow to America as the com.
poser of the Merry Widow" and
will constitute a reintroduction Of
the Viennese Waltz King. AL
though prolific throughout that
period and currently creating op-
erettas of similar type, which
have found popular favor abroad,
Lehar has been neglected in this
country since the saxaphone and
jazz usurped the place in public
esteem once enjoyed by waltz.
time.
"Frederika" is in three acts
and five scenes and has a pro
logue. The action covers the
period from It'll to the present.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Tiger Woman
At the Met

A lady TarZar1 has come to town
anad is making exciting flim-fare
at Warner Brothers Metropolitan
this week.
The Jungle Princess" is the
give-away title of tale which
takes us to the wilderness where
a slender little native girl is the
sole survivor of an elephant raid
on a village; her playmate is a
tiger cub and these two born to
the free, wild life Of the jungle
lands grow in perfect comrade-
ship and understanding with other
wild beasts equally coWed by her
power over them.
Into this region Of terror comes
an expedition seeking ivory or rare
plants or just information on jun
gle life; they are separated and
the handsome young hero, he who
is affianced to the daughter Of the
colonel, gets broken ankle, or
just a sprain. when Limau, the
giant tiger, jumps at him; the
princess saves him and takes care
of his wounded foot and together
they have a great time wandering
about the wild lands. making
friends with the erstwhile man.
eater.
OF course the safari finally picks
him up. in fact he wasn't very far
from camp all that time. but
when they return, for the girl &C.
companies him, things are not
very pleasant, and the outcome is
weird native rites, the call of the
wild to the rescue and an amusing
finale.
The title-role is taken by Dorothy
Lamour, a rather pretty girl who
managed to have her brows nicely
arched and mascara for her lids
even in the jungle; Ray Milland
and Lynn Overman form the prin-
cipal support with the laughs being
credited to Lynn and smart mem
ber of the ape family.
There are numerous short sub
jects, which include newsy news
reel. revuette featuring George
Hall and his orchestra. a Betty
Boop cartoon and novelty mum.
ber.-K. Y.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09

SOME GOOD SONGS
While Mr.. Melton is not the
greatest actor in the world you
can surely forgive him much when
he opens his mouth and pours
forth glorious song, mostly roman
tic. He sings with delightful ease
and in such tender lyrical num-
bers as The Little House That
Love Built" your Eyes Have Told
Me So," Honeymoon Cottage"
and Summer Night" will melt his
may into favor.
No doubt you will be surprised,
perhaps pleased. to know that
zaSu Pitts lends a slightly sour
soprano to a droll rendering of
Garry Me Back to the Lone
Prairie" with hilbilly trimmings.
One of the best running gags
that has been injected into A
screen story in quite a while is
Hugh Herbert's roguish klepto-
maniac. THE Herbert mannerisms
fit very smoothly into this role of
a rich shoplifter. fellow who
just can't resist lifting things off
the counters. He ambles into the
Haines department store, con-
POUNDS the Shoplifting detectives
The Washington times., 1937-01-09

BENNY IS TOPS
I am not among those who are
under the spell Of Comic Benny.
He has always struck me as burst
ing with conceit and impressed
with the devastating quality of his
humor. To be truthful about it
the script writer's earn no bows
for what they have given him to
do, reducing him once to running
around d in his underwear. A
leather medal for those who resort
to such Methusaleh stuff for a
laugh.
Burns and Allen hit the bulls
eye with some of Gracie's nutty
talk and probably the funniest
sequence in college Holiday" de-
velopS when the pair are Joined by
Ben Blue for a burlesque minuet.
Paramount's favorite young
dancing couple. Johnny Downs
and Eleanore Whitney, are al
loted time for lively tapping.
Martha Raye does some of her
WIDEN ou h e d shouting. with
Marsha Hunt and Left Erickson
carrying the juvenile romance.
The story-which impressed me
as having too many authors bar
ren of ideas-is something about
summer resort hotel that is
languishing, is saved by having a
bunch of collegiates imported to
entertain and supply life. The
mortgage holder is a dowager
MARY Boland) with a Greek god
complex and some half-baked theo-
ries about eugenics. She wants
everybody garhed in flowing robes
and togas. However why worry
about the story? Nobody in the
cast permits it a chance.
GOOD SHORTS PROGRAM
There are some fair production
numbers, including a novelty min
strel front, which serves to in
troduce sing numbers such as
Who's That Knocking At My
Heart, " II Adore You" and Sweet
heart Waltz"
Frank Tuttle's direction is COM
pletely haphazard. principally be-
cause his script never takes hold,
and the unique finish has Jack
Benny addressing the audience to
explain it's all in fun and he hoped
too. More than I did.
The supplementary program has
a corking fine Crime Doesn't
Pay short. It exposes milk rack
eteers in an exciting story. A
James Fitzpatrick travel talk in
color on Yellowstone Park and a
highly interesting News OF the
Day complete the program.
ANDREW r. KELLEY.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
MOVIE
CLOCK

CAPITOL L-Marlene Dietrich
Garden Of Allah" II a. M. / AS
4:3s. 7:2o. 10:05 p. m. Stage
12:40, 1925, $40, 9 p. m.
EARLE-James Melton, Sing Me
q Love Song" II a. M, 1870
Ais. 7:10. 9:55 p. m. Stage
12:4o, 1928, Sis. 9p. m.
R.K-O-KEITH'S-Lily Pons, Gene
Raymond, THAT Girl From
Paris" 1924 a. M. 1925, 3:2S,
$3.50. 1882. 9:34 p. m.
LITTLE - THE Guardsman.
1925, 1928, 3:31. 5:34. 1887
9:41.
RIALTO-"Plough That Broke the
Plains" 2, 4:24, e:48. 900 p. N.
"Ruggles of Red Gap" 2:3o,
asa, 1928, 9:44 p. m.
PALACE - Mary Boland, Jack
Benny, college Holiday" 1915,
2:35, 4:55, 7:15. 9:35 p. m.
METROPOLITAN Dorothy La
mour, Jungle Princess" II
a. m, IDS, $40, $40, 7:25, 9:35
p. m.
COLUMBIA-Eleanor Powell,
Born to Dance" II a. m, 1:10,
$3.50, 5:25, 7:35, 9:45 p. m.
HOWARD-Joan Blonde1l. Dick
Powell. Gold Diggers of 1887.
1918, 2:45, Sis. 7:45. 1915
p. m. Stage, Everybody Swing"
1880, 400, $3.50, 900 p. m.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09

puppet stage is equipped with spe-
cial scenic effects and the figures
are handled with such Tdeftness
and accuracy that they really
seem to be alive.
The puppet who played the part
of the pianist, throwing himself
into the music with such verve,
was especially enjoyed. Also the
scrobatic act in which the pup
pets were true in every detail to
their flesh and blood counterparts
of the theater.
Bits of musical comedy, pre-
sented by Sidney Marion and Olive
Sible is a graceful and polished
bit of entertainment and thor,
oughly enjoyable.
Dance Vanities, q colorful and
beautiful staged routine of mum.
bers, is highly entertaining. Stat
ford and Lewis with Florence
Spencer and Bobby Lahe present
this novel and unique turn.
The usual news reel features
the Presidents address to Con.
greSs. 1t must be added that our
old friend Lew Lehr is doing his
stuff as usual in this reel.
j, w, B.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09

and generally escapes heavily
weighed down with booty. When
they finally catch this Mr.. Ham
merschlag he extricates himself
from difficulty by a series of
phone calls in which Hugh Her
bert does a Fregoli feat of imper-
sonation. Those who like Actor
Herbert will find him here at his
very best.
CROSS AND DUNN HIT
Patricia Ellis play the little shop
girl who punches the time clock
and never suspects that Jerry Han
ley is none other than the big boss.
She serves adequately and there
is excellent supporting humor
from Allen jenkins and Walter
Catlett. Ann Sheridan, Charles
Richmand, Hobart Cavanaugh.
Georgia Caine, Nat Pendleton and
Robert Emmett O'CorNor are
others who help to keep the pace
lively and merry.
I liked Ray Enright's peppery
direction and suggest that you
date UP Sing Me Above Song" if
you care for bangup light enter
tainment.
Headlining the stage show this
week are Cross and Dunn. These
boys have their own way of sing
ing topical and popular songs. For
instance, their version of Sing An
Old Fashioned Song" gains much
by Alan Cross humorous interpo-
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Dick Powell Saves
Madeleine Carroll

Quick thinking and action on
the part of Dick Powell averted
disaster when the dry foliage of
a huge bush, being used on a set
of "On the Avenue" at goth Cen
tury-Fox, burst into flame under
the heat of the studio lights.
Madeline Carroll, standing close
to the bush in a fluffy chiffon
gown. was showed out of the
flames reach by Powell who then
seized a fire extinguisher and put
out the blaze Single-handed.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Now We Have Mouse
That PLAYS Hidh c

HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 9. A
piano played itself today spoiled
motion picture scene at the
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer studio.
jeanette Macdonald and Mel
son Eddy we're in the midst of
long dramatic scene for May
time" which was runnin g
smoothly when suddenly the
high c key on the set piano gave
forth a loud "plunk" which not
only spoiled the soundman's take,
but startled the two stars into
looks of amazement.
Director Robert z. Leonard
whirled angrily to berate the
piano-rlunker. but not a person
was within 20 feet of the piano.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09

lations. Their encore number
which incorporates strains from
hits of other days is a real bell
ringer. They bowed off yesterday
matinee to salvos of applause.
A neat little dancing act is pre-
sented by the Three Samuels and
Harriet Hayes. Just hoofing, but
it is served with speed and good
taste and registered impressively.
Powell and Nedra pour sand into
artistic portraits and Chuck and
Chuckles with overheated tootsies
and an impression of Stepin
Fetchit earned a round of bows.
The news reel completes bill of
fine balanced amusement with the
accent on the laughs.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Bing Crosby At
The Strand

A merry musical fun film is pro
vided by the Bing Crosby film now
playing at the Strand Theater,
Ninth and D Streets Northwest.
In Bing's latest, Pennies From
Heaven" there are excellent songs,
comedy and drama.
Bing is aided and abetted in his
foolery by a royal cast that in
Cludes Madge Evans, Edith FeL
loves and Louis Armstrong, col.
ored king of swing music, and his
band.
An added attraction on this
double feature program is Tim
McCoy's latest, THE Ghost Patrol"
a Oman Western.
The Washington times., 1937-01-09
Victor McLagIen Gets
First Old Man Role

Victor McLaglen, last years
Academy Award winner, is expe-
riencing new dramatic sensa-
ton in Nancy Steele Is Miss
ing" now in production at goth
Century-Fox. For the first time
in his lengthy screen career, the
two-fisted star is playing a char
acter older than himself.
The players in the cast, which
include Walter Connolly. Peter
Lore and June Lang. all age 20
years before the camera in the
picture, which is a dramatic story
of a criminals regener~sion
through the love of a foster
daughter.