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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
BY PAUL HARRISON
LEA Service Staff Correspondent)

(NEA Service Staff COrrespOndent)
 Hollywood, July 19 Howard Hughes told friends in Hollywood that if his world flight was success full he would re-enter motion picture production and that his first film would be an aviation story dealing with an exploit s.milar to his own.
 These friends say that movietown would welcome the lanky, laconic adyenturer now. It needs his color ful personality, his courage-and his money. Seven and eight years ago most of the grand poohs-bahs of the industry were inclined to look down their nose at the fabulously veal thy young upstart who was cutting such a wide sWath in the news and in box office profits. He was accused of trafficking in sensationalism, of raiding the staffs of other studios, and of being phenomenally lucky in picking stories and making stars.
 He was the only major producer who backed his own showmanship entirely with his own money. And every one of his pictures was profit able. Hollywood snickered, though in 1882, when stubborn business judg- ment lost him $4,0O0,000 in color process and chain of theaters. He also had couple of million cash tied up in his last two pictures. By no means broke, but drained of his pocket money, Hughes said he was tired of movies and quit.
 With his interests centered in aviation, Hughes drifted farther from the picture colony. Once on the triple-A guest lists for the most uppity parties, he started stunning them. And he did not entertain in his modest (for a Hollywood mil lionaire )white house near the Los Angeles Country Club. Sometimes he has gone to night clubs, generally with women friends. He likes to dance, but not to talk. He usually drinks only glass of champagne, and does not smoke at all.
 Except for Neil Mccarthy, prom inent motion picture attorney who has handled his legal affairs for 10 years, Hughes has had only a few Hollywood friends and no real in- inmates. He has been called high hat, sullen and suspicious. He is generally unpopular with photogra- phers and reporters because they believe his avoidance of personal publicity is an act, like that of his good friend Katharine Hepburn.
 Hughes already is being linked to Lindbergh, and he is expected to react to hero worship in much the same way. The Texans acquaint- ances, however, mostly attribute his aloof attitude to physical afflic- tion-deafness.
 He is just deaf enough that he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
M The Local Theaters
STATE

Marking radical departure from the numerous glamorous roles which have been a background for her career, Kay Francis, tall dark and beautiful screen star will be seen in her most human appealing role in the film My Bill" the head liner of the new double bill opening this afternoon at Warner Bros. State theater for scheduled four-day run.
 This beautiful screen play casts Miss Francis in the leading role and she proves that shs is first and fore most, an accomplished actress. Fea- and Peter Lorre in MT. Moto Takes a Chance.
 Don't miss the new Hardy Fam fly" picture, Love Finds Andy Hardy" coming to this theater Sat- urday, for four day engagement.
 Tomorrow night, Loew's Poli pre- sents once again, 5 big acts of head line Broadway vaudeville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Three of Waterbury's church va cation schools opened yesterday at the Grace Methodist church in Waterville, at the First Baptist church, and at the Pearl street com munity house. Each of these schools is to serve the neighborhood in which it is situated.
 The Waterville schooI already has an enrolment of 60 children with more expected today. The follow ing are the instructors: Mrs. Alison J. Smith, wife of the pastor of the church, is III charge of the school and headssthe intermedIate depart ment. Her assistant in that de- partment is Norman Farnlof. Mrs A. H. Twelves is in charge of the junior department assisted by George Wright. Mrs. Frank Will son has ethe primary department aided by Miss Lorraine Kraft, Miss Peggy Zaugg, and Miss June Cook Ray Wilson is directing the hand crafts program.
 City Government
 The schools study program in- cludes city government in the in- termediate department, and missions in the junior. The school is to con- tinue for two weeks, and will have closing program and exhibition or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
EIGHTY MOTORISTS GIVEN SUMMONSES
Fail to Present Cars for Inspection on Time; Re-
 checking Starts

Failure to have their motor ve- hicles tested within the prescribed time is causing inconvenience to motorists who are currently appear ing at the Thomaston avenue lane for the inspection. Eighty sum- monses were issued yesterday by Thomas R. Lumpkin, chief inspec- tor of the lane. Those summoned will appear at a hearing in the local motor vehicle office on Wa tertoWn avenue, July 28 from 10 a. m. to D. m.
 Eugene J. Cummings, inspector of the hearing section of the state motor vehicle department will pre- side and determine what punitive measures shall be taken against the delinquents. Suspension of registra- tion is possible.
 The local lane will be open until Saturday at least, according to MT. Lumpkin, and the workers will then go to Bristol for a six weeks period.
 In spite of yesterdays rain, 239 cars visited the lane, 119 of them being cars which had been rejected, returning for rechecks. One hundred and twenty cars appeared for the first time yesterday but only 80 op- orators were summoned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

tured in prominent roles are four juvenile stars, Bonita Granville, Anita Louise, Bobby Jordan, and Dickie Moore. Also included in the cast is John Litel, who is seeen in the leading male role.
 So the story goes of a woman nearing middle age but still young and beautiful in appearance who has been left widow with four children in small New England town and has proceeded carelessly to dissipate the small fortune left her by her husband.
 With the coming of hard times, the mother sees her family split by the thoughtless selshness of three of her children but is able to bear this blow with fine bravery because of the inspiring loyalty and love of her smallest son. And this little fellow, played by Dickie Moore, eventually is able to bring the fam fly together in happiness and pros perity as Mothers Day gift to the mother he was the only one to appreciate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Longest covered bridge. What place for spoon CTS the bridge the St. Johns river at Hartand New Brunswick must have been and perhaps still it An old covered bridge stretches the stream there stlts for 1,282 feet. The country must breed long bridges for in the Gape region there another covered bridge that is 769 feet long These supposed to be rope there's Norwegian bridge (covered) which is about 1000 feet long If those fans who seek covered bridge pictures desrous of shots better make for the eastern provinces of Canada this summer, ;.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
POLES

Wednesday the Loew Poli theater presents the seasons most stirring and timeliest drama, Blockade" CO., -tarring beautiful Madeleine Carroll and Henry Fonda.
 Blockade" though it employs the war only as background and favors neither side in the conflict, furnishes a highly interesting and remarkably accurate picture of Spain's civil strife.
 The story of Blockade" opens with Norma (Madeleine CarrolD ar- irving in Spain to discover her father and an associate have been active in helping to foment civil war. War breaks out and Marco (Henry Fonda), farmer whom the girl has met and fallen in love with, becomes a soldier, kills Norma's father as a spy and is obliged to arrest her IS a suspect.
 Released through traitorous al- liance between her fathers former associate and Spanish general, she is forced to become their aide in espionage work and sent to Cas- telmare as the bearer of message to spies.
 The plot is discovered by Marco as Norma, with a sudden revulsion of feeling over the plight of the starving townspeople, attempts to testify the wrong she has done.
 After a series of dangerous adven- lures, the pair confess their love when they find themselves facing death at the hands of group of enraged soldiers. An unexpected happening in the high command brings the story to a thrilling cli- max.
 The exceptional supporting cast of Blockade" is headed by Leo Car- rillo and also includes John Halli- day, Reginald Denny and Katharine DeMille.
 The second big hit on the program is "The Lady in the Morgue" with Preston Foster and Patricia Ellis.
 Attractions concluding their en- gagement this evening include Wall lace Beery ir Port of Seven Seas,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
Millionaire Pilot May
 Re-Enter Movies With Film
 Based On His World Flight

has difficulty in understanding ordi- nary conversation, particularly the speech of strangers. Hughes is likely to stare at the floor, or off in- to space, as though he were paying no attention. Actually this is his way of concentrating to catch the words.
 Two years ago Hughes car struck and killed pedestrian here, Police men at first believed that Hughes was drunk because he seemed to have difficulty in comprehending their questions. They found, instead, that he was deaf Several witnesses testified that the accident was un- avoidable, wholly the fault of the victim, and the driver was exoner- ated by a coroner's jury. Such things, though, have left Hughes shy and sensitively silent.
 That's why he dreads interviews said former associate, now an as- sistant to Samuel Goldwyn. But believe me, if you put that guy in a room with some tough businessmen, and let 'em get to hollering at each other, Howard Hughes can argue them all down"
 Lincoln Quarburg, famous movie publicist who coined the term Plat mum Blond" for Jean Harlow, a Hughes. discovery, represented Hughes company throughout its life. The two men had some excit- ing battles against censorship be- cause Hughes always was ready to lash out with charges that political motives prompted conspiracies tc suppress his gangster pictures "Scarface" and "The Racket" These films did show political and under world alliances and "Scarface" was held up nearly year before press pressure aided in its release.
 Hughes discovered or made sev- eral stars" Quarburg said, But he actually didn't think players were very important. What he did de- mand, and got, was the best techni- cains. And he didn't care what they cost.
 "It's funny how quiet he is per sonally, yet such spectacular snowman. Except that he was a fanatic about details. there was mo- thing conservative about any of his methods.
 His staff always liked him, al- though he's an intense individualist and often stubborn. He still wears old baggy clothes to show that he isn't trying to put on the dog. And sometimes when he's working hard he'll go two or three days without shaving.
 "He is practical joker. remem- Der one gag on Ben Lyon that Hughes worked on for a week. It's too bad you can't print that story.
 He can take joke too. And he's good sport about losing. For in- stance, he always used to enter golf tournaments with George Won Elm and that crowd. Hughes didn't ex- pect to win. He'd just take his drub- ping and try again."
 The f1icker-fyer's closest friends lately have been airmen and me- chanics. The latter at Hughes ham, gar at Union air terminal say he dodged photographers because he believes preliminary pictures are very bad luck-things pop up later in the papers under the heading
 At start of ill-fated flight"
 He felt the same way about in- terviews or any discussions of his plans and reporters were not the only people he kept guessing. When ever he'd take off, Hughes would not even report to the field official in the tower whether he was bound on five-minute test hop or trip around the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
SHOWERS CURTAIL
 CHURCH BAZAAR
Attractions Repeated To night Ey St. Lucy's
 Church Committee

Thunder showers last nigl brought a sudden end to the oper ing night of St. Lucy's third annu bazaar, but the committee inten' to open the bazaar again tonigh provided the weather is better. IT bazaar is to continue all week , the church grounds at Griggs ar Grant streets.
 In addition to having local talel every night in the week during u bazaar, the committee has arrangI for nightly performances by u Aetno brothers, noted aerialists.
 Rev. Michael McVerry, assista| pastor, is chairman of the gene1 committee, assisted by large nu1 Der of persons representing all t organizations of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Mrs. Nancy Oberempt, widow of Herman Ober- snpt, observed her 94th birthday Sunday at her South End Road home in Southington She has two grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren Mrs Oberempt first the light of day in Nantucket R. 1 July IF, 1844. George Kindness of Thomaston was Lardner in Bristol. !. Johnny Rozum, Smith Lumber Yard worker convalescing at Cedarcrest Sanatorum in Hartford. Rev. George H. Stone of Painvie who was called by the Grim Reaper Wednesday night. was a brother of Mrs Emma filling of Cheshire and an uncle of Mrs. Nelson Barnard of Cheshire Final rites were administered Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Hughes next turned his prodigious talents to real aviation. He soon broke the world land plane speed record, the cross-country mark twice within a year The Ligue International Des Aviateurs named his 1886 feats the worlds outstanding con- tribution to scientific flying. President Roosevelt
 presented him the Harmon medal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
STRAND

Current attractions concludi their engagements this evening Warner Brothers Strand theater clude Gold Diggers In Paris" w Rudy Vallee and Rosemary La heading the all-star cast; also II Lane and Paul Kelly in "Tord Blanc in Panama" Two top-notch stars will prOv| Strand patrons with one of finest comedy dramas ever screen as Holiday" starring Katharl Hepburn and Cary Grant, arri' at the Strand tomorrow for a fol day engagement.
 The unforgettable star of "Sta Door" and the dashing hero of "I Awful Truth" really go places this superb picturization of Phi Barry's Broadway stage success. don't forget. prepare yourself one of the finest comedies you ever seen! You'll love the laug and the tears always lurking behi them.
 The film is La Hepburn's greate for at no time has she perform so brilliantly. Her role is that Linda Seton, erstwhile daughter a millionaire. Cary Grant will seen in role similar to the pa he played in "The Awful Truth" a Topper. Incidentally both pictul proved to be tremendous success
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Robert HentZl Of 65 Brewster street SnOuld DC III
 line for Carnegie medal Last Friday evening before the sun went down he enjoying himself in row boat at Clinton Beach His met for help from seventeen yearold Ruth Waters of Hartford who was suddenly taken ill quite distance from the shore BOb several hundred feet away from her. managed to reach her and pull her into the boat He then made for the shore in record time and carried the Capitol City asse into nearby cottage. Miss Waters i'll for several hours and required medical attention Bob mod esty evaded all congratulations and ShoWered atten- tion by saying, "I did what anyone else would have done under similar conditions" Nice work, Bob!
 Sally Anderson, Kitty Yarmala, Carolyn Pomponio, Helen Mkalauskas, Evelyn Morrissey Elsie Engratt and Louise Patrick spend their Weekends sun-tanning at Branford Harold Hadley, Grand Street shoe mer- chant left yesterday for weeks vacation in Maine. MT. and Mrs Domenc Cherubn of Lowland avenue will celebrate their first wedding anniversary today Mrs. Cherubini is the former Marie Carpenter Gay Price looks well in slacks and polo shirt furough from his duties at the office. Faye Mambruno her sister Angie, and Anne Vopernck two-weekingt at Lake Pocotopaug. Ed Doyle spent his vacation in Flushing, L. l. last week and returned Saturday with his cousin Ed of WoodSde L. l. the youngSter could con- pete in the track meet Sunday in Naugatuck.
 Editor, Tall Tower Topics |. Night after night as peruse the Democrat notices of fac tory outings at various lakes camps and groves and wonder why it is that the officials of factory the Waterbury Clock have fit to eliminate outing this year Last year at Lake Quassapaug had fO the largest attended and most diversified programs any factory could offer and all had marvellous time swimming dancing, contesting and eating until the band went home at night Many are being recalled daily at the factory for work, why can't factory officials book outing for late in August. am not the only girl in the factory who wants outing, there many others of the same hope. Let's hope the big shots change their attitude and give a break What do you say? .. Clock Shop Girl. Oll let George Perrine, last years chairman, answer this one.-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

Blueberries versus huckleberreS. Once upon time battle royal ragged the respective merits of bueberres and huckeberres Today the average house. holder takes they come not knowing whether it's a bueberry huckeberry that he's eating. But it wasn't always that way We can remember the days when the argument the two kinds of berries really difference all right and it takes berryfancier or counbred person to know it and to detect it in berries found in the market Your early berries are GUS tomarily bueberries the "huckles don't ripen until later in the We always claimed that blueberres black in color while huckleberrieS actually the buer of the two but that brought down fresh dispute Likewise claim that bues" customarily grew high bushes huckles low added fuel to fire that needed no fannng However, the botanical means of detect ing difference in the two berries by the number of minute seeds in them the huckleberry normally con- taining ten small kernels
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19
SPOIL SPORT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

SPOIL SPORT Who always starts in hale and hearty But ends up by spelling the party?
 The spoil sport. Who's sure to know all the jokes And ruins them for other folks?
 The spoil sport. Who glibly says, strike me pink And tells you how to mix a better drink?
 The spoil sport. t-.. F.. Who generally causes consternation @ By horning in private conversation?
 The spoil sport. Who always knows all the answers, And cuts in the best dancers?
 The spoil sport. Who usually has something better to profier Than what the majority have to offer?
 The spoil sport. Who always gets you in nice stew By announcing-Ive got one of those too
 The spoil sport Who's sure to right to bat With-wel could have told you that?
 The spoil sport Who always and ever is pain in the neck By predicting you'll end in some kind of a wreck?
 The spoil sport In short, who always is the one That gums things up and ends all the fun?
 The spoil sport
 FEM EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-19

EX-LEAGUER BUYS THEATE
 Millsboro, Del. - (U.Po - wa ter (Huck) Belts, former pitch for Philadelphia and Boston of t National League is the operator a new theater here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
Personal

city, are vacationing at Myrtle Beach in Milford, Conn.
 MT. and Mrs. c. D. Tyack of Con- cord street are registered at the Chalfonte- Haddon hall in Atlantic City.
 Mir and Mrs. R. N. Cecil of Bank and West Liberty street., are stay ing at The Senator, in Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Eva Hut of Merline ave- nue is among the guests at the Half Moon hotel on the boardwalk in Coney Island, N. Y.
 Miss Lucy Russo, of Congress avenue, returns tomorrow from a cruise on the Swedish American liner Kungsholm.
 Mrs. Rhea Lawrence, president of the Canadian Legion auxiliary post called special meeting last evening at their rooms to elect delegates for convention to be held here from the 9th of September to the 11th Delegates elected are Mrs. Rhes Lawrence, Mrs. Nellie Ring, Mrs Nellie Mellick, Mrs. H. Spencer. AL ternates are Mrs. Lillian Jensen and Mrs. May Duffy. Other business was also transacted and plans for mulated for the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

Frederick F. Harmon of Willow street has been entertaining his daughter, Miss Kathryn Harmon, and her fiance, Dick Van Dongan of New York city, also with them were Mrs Wilhelmenia Maierhofer who recently arrived from Germany on the Nieuw Amsterdam.
 Former Governor John H. Trum- bull and Mrs. Trumbull of Plain vile are at their place on Moose head lake, Me, for the remainder of the summer.
 Mrs. Matthew Cassin of Central avenue is in New Milford visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Maloney, and MT. Maloney
 MT. and Mrs. Paul Feitelson of 343 Willow street yesterday observed their 57th wedding anniversary. They celebrated the event in very quiet fashion, only the immediate members of the family being pres ent to mark the day. On the occa- sion of their 55th anniversary, two years ago, the couple was honored by large gathering of friends and relatives, but yesterday they decided to have only reunion of few of the members of the family and enjoyed a day of conversation and reminiscing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17

There are many hands at bridge in which there is only one question of play, the proper management of one suit. A correct choice will re- suit in fulfilled contract, wrong choice in its defeat.
 Todays hand, played by Justin Harris of St. Petersburg, Fla, in the recent Master Point pair cham pionship in that city, helped him to win the title with Herman Page, because he alone of those who bid the slam found the correct way to establish the two spade tricks need ed for the contract.
 When the dummy went down, Harris was not at all happy. He saw a certain diamond loser as the cards appeared, and at first glance he thought the only way his con- tract could be made was to find the spade King in the West hand. The play developed an alternative plan, however, which proved to be the winning way.
 The first trick was won with the king in the closed hand. Then the king and queen of clubs cleared the trump suit. Now the spade four was led, and when the ten dropped from the West hand, Harris aban-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
Local Chorus
 Holds Rehearsal

The final rehearsal of the Water bury Chorus taking part in the Sil- vermine Festival concert Sunday at Silvermine near Norwalk will be held tonight at the Y. M. c. A. at 8 o'clock. All members are request ed to attend. Arrangements will also be made tonight for transportation Sunday. A social hour will follow this evenings rehearsal.
 The local group have been meet ing since June, directed by Mrs Suzanne Drufa, in preparation for their participation with singers from all over the state of the Chorale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. The chorus will sing with the New York Philharmonic orchestra, Eugene Ormandy conducting. Many from this city plan to attend one or more concerts during the festival.
 The Tri-Y Club, composed of Crosby High School graduates, will hold their annual reunion at Barney Rapp's Pavilion Royale Friday eve ming. Ray Nolan and Bob Blewitt comprise the arrangements com- mittee, assisted by Al Russo, Tom Leonard, Roy O'Neill, Frank Tehan and John Miller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUE

The regular Tuesday afternoon tournament of the Cornell Bridge club was held yesterday at 60 Lin den street, under the direction of Mrs. John Moriarty. The top scorers for the day were: North and South Mrs. Joseph McNellis and Mrs Clifford Morris, IT; Mrs. Timothy Collins and Mrs. Charles Ferry, 113; East and West-Mrs. James Boucher and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, 100 1-2; Mrs. R. Huckins and Mrs. Walter Dews, 91 1-2.
 The official standing at present is: Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Ferry, PIT; Mrs. McNellis and Mrs. Nor ris, 210; Mrs. Boucher and Mrs. Schmidt, 206; Mrs. Adams and Mrs Bell, 198 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Contract

Counting the Spots-To Make Two Tricks Needed for
 Contract