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Evening star., 1938-04-30

her fingers as a means Of letting
Heaven know she really does not mean
her terrible fabrications of q father
who is always achieving some fabulous
exploration in Africa or the Arctic.
1t is all that simple and 1t is all very
moving.
1t is clear from the first sequence
that Mad About Music" is a picture
carefully devised to keep the Durbin
child perfectly in character. That
shot starts the girls of that Alpine
school of on a group bicycle ride.
during which Deanna sings that by
w-well-known Il Like to Whistle"
number Her single exhibition solo is
Ave Maria" which is set against
background almost austere In its SIM
plicity. That also was very fine of
Universal and Director Norman Tau
rog. Her other two solos are Chapel
Bells" and "Serenade to the Stars"
neither of them at all pretentious,
both nice to hear. The result Of all
that assiduous vocal study which
Deanna has been doing is evident in
the greater sureness Of her singing,
especially in the Gounod composition,
in which she is accompanied by the
Vienna boys choir.
New note In the career OF Univer-
sails brightest star Is that she is per-
mitted in this picture to have her first
faint awareness of romance 1t is
kept nicely catfish, of course, with
young Jackie Moran as the schoolboy
who is not merely ready but positively
anxious to lay down his life for Dean
ma. The thing is introduced in 4
fashion entirely consistent with Uni
versals determination (and fine one)
to rear Deanna to magnificent box
office proportions and yet make her
daughter every parent in the coun-
try can hold up as an example to their
own possibly awful offspring.
Miss Durbin is not the only persua-
sive child performer in Mad About
Music" Another is pretty Marcia
Mae Jones. child of sweet winsome-
ness, and Helen Parrish, who is quite
effective as the adolescent villainess.
On the whole, 1t is difflcult to think
of better third picture of the little
girl with the lovely voice and delight
full personality. or one more effectively
designed to win over the last few re-
calcitrants who refuse to open their
hearts to her.
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Music and Films
At St. Andrews.

A T THE musicale and moving pic
lures which will be held by the
Service League Of st. Andrews Epis-
copal Church, New Hampshire avenue
and v street, on Tuesday evening at
Sis, there will be q double quartz.
under the direction Of Clyde B. Atchi.
son, with Ross Farrar and Charles b.
Wood q soloiGts.
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Test Pilot at Palace
A Triumph in Thrills
Picture Starring Gable, Tracy
And Myrna 10y Stunning
In Its PHOTOGRAPHY.

TEST PILOT which opened yesterday
obvious Is in
slightest exciting a
least edernd picture
which the public h& waiting
Evening star., 1938-04-30
George Jessel Provides
Much Fun at Capitol
His Stage Show a Topnotch Affair.
Her jungle Love, on Screen,
Is Hardly That.
BY HARRY MACARTHUR.

is nice indeed have Mr. George Je with again For
q polished
minute of he is
Captols
Of that
With him Mr. Jes brought his wife Te First First Lady the
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Deanna Durbin's Picture
Universal in Appeal
Mad About Music Is Simple Tale
Judiciously Mixing Comedy
With Song and Pathos.
BY JAY CARN1ODY.

PICTURES not alone in having treasure IN Deanna
Durbin the slightest Joy in the cinema
Durb Further proof Of that moved happily
with the opening of her latest
recapures the spirit Of Deannas
ohotodrama picture but
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Twizzler Answer.

plus equals 10. IL minus 2 equals
10. 5 times 2 equals 10. 20 divided by
: equals 10. 9 plus IL plus plus 20
equals Is. :
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Two Gay Shows
On Earle Bill
college Swing and the
Al Pearce Gang
Hold Gag.Fest.
BY ROBERT B. PHILLIPS, Jr.

1H1E out IN the big wide world people were pitching halsnes
around like mad yesterday afternoon the audience
Theaters first show pounded by barrage
college
order talking
Evening star., 1938-04-30
Greensboro Choir
In Concert Here.

THE Bennett College Choir Of
Greensboro, N. C., composed Of 40
voices, DR.. r. Nathaniel Dett, con-
ductor, will be presented in concert
Tuesday evening, $50 o'clock, at the
Asbury M. e. Church, Eleventh and
K streets NV.
Evening star., 1938-05-01

Bill had been so wise at nineteen, to have
planted these trees. Now everybody in Goleta
was planting them But when Bill had done it
people said he was fool Lemons are the best
crop down in Carpinteria. he insisted. Il don't
see any reason why they shouldn't grow just
as we'll twenty miles north"
You'll see" said the old-timers. They'll
grow like land O. Goshen for few years and
then there1 come black frost and cut 'em
down dead"
1t was customary for little minds to jeer at
! big ideas. Araminta realized bitterly. Now the
long rows of pale green foliage with their spiny
wood reaching for the light were monument
to Bills courage
The sound of the tractor was very close. and
Araminta came upon Bill in the next aisle of
rees. As he saw her he threw the tractor out of
sear and throttled down the snorting to
yehtle purr.
Hello, Araminta." he said. Imagine you
pere, surrounded by your natural enemies!"
Araminta couldn't think of anything clever
o say She just looked at him and felt her skin
Prickle all over. and asked the question that
US the excuse for her being there: Bill are
,ou going to the dance at the club Saturday
hight"
eyes" said Bill. Il shouldn't give it the time
tight now. but guess III be there"
Il thought if you didn't have any special
,lans -" There was time when it wouldn't
nave seemed possible to her that she could
|.ver abase herself to the point of asking man
o take her to dance. But now she hardly felt
10 slight discomfort as springs from shattered
7anity. Love made such an all-encompassing
hche it absorbed the smart of lesser hurts.
Evening star., 1938-05-01

I'm sorry" said Bill. Il promised to take
Fay Bryson.'
well, just thought =. said Araminta.
I'm going with Bellies party, so it really
doesn't matter. I'll see you there anyway"
''Sure," said Bill "I1l see you there
Araminta slipped out of sight among the
shielding foliage Immediately Bills tractor
roared into action.
Saturday night was here, and the dance
Araminta almost hadn't come. Then at last she
had had to come, just because Bill was going
to be here and it gave her such torment to be
near him. Even if he didn't look at her.
She came with Bellies party. And Fay was
very conspicuous sporting Bill as though he
were some sort of an exhibit And, my dears,
he's going to pick thousand boxes of lemons
next summer! Isn't he too marvellous? He al
most refused to come" she bleated, ION ac-
count of his precious trees. What was the mat
ter with your trees, dar-ling?"
"Its getting cold, said Bill. There oughtn't
to be frost this time of year, but I'd feel safer
if had my smudge pots in the orchard instead
of in the she'd"
Somehow the evening wore away. Bill danced
with Araminta twice. Just to be polite. And
both times the stag line cut it short when they
were once around the room
1t was near midnight when she saw Fay and
Bill wander off through the solarium toward
the terrace 1t gave her deep, dull ache to
picture Bill out there in the dark with another
girl
Then, oh. relief! They came in again almost
instantly, and worked across the edge of the
dance floor toward the courtroom.
Evening star., 1938-05-01

fate The lower side of the orchard was blacker
than night, now, as dense waves of smoke
poured between the trees. Tongues of ruby
fame licked out of the smudger chimneys,
making brief flashes in the ebony gloom.
Araminta's shoulders felt broken. Her arms
hung limp as the rags of her silken gown. But
in each blistered hand she held the bail of
another smudge pot, eight more trees saved.
At half past two Mrs. Mercer came down
with coffee for the snudgers. Bill gulped cup
and was off. 1t was boiling hot Araminta drank
as fast as she could.
you're a good girl. Minty." said Bills
father. I'VE know it, Ma and I. We want you
to have him."
Araminta put down her empty cup, but in
her heart her cup was full She took two pots
and went out. Tears were in her eyes. She could
hardly see. 1t was Bills father calling her
Minty that had made her cry.
Next time they were back at the shed to-
gether, Bill said: You'd better STOP now.
You're all in. Those last three rows - Well,
we saved most of them"
NO." said Araminta. 1--WE aren't through"
They went out with another load. The
ground sloped gently down. but Araminta felt
as though she was climbing steep hill. stum-
bling, dragging leaden feet forward by sheer
force of will. The air was cracking with cold
now. But most of the orchard lay under a
pungent blanket of smoke. They carried out
the last load of pots and Lit them. It was five
minutes past three.
"The trees1l pull through" said Bill.
Side by side they staggered back to the
bungalow, and into the bright light of the living
ROOM Araminta knew she must be unrecog-
nizable with SCOT and oil, but she was too tired
to care.
1--WE made this couch up for Araminta,'' -
said Mrs Mercer 'You can all sleep until day
after er-tomonow."
1--WE aren't going to bed yet, Mother" said
Bill "Minty and want to talk"
He had called her Minty! Heaven came
down. Bills arms were around her!
Tie End
Evening star., 1938-05-01

"I'm sorry. Fay" Bill was saying. "Some of
the other guys will see you home.'
'Oh, Bill" Fay was protesting, but Bill had
slipped into the coatroom where she couldn't
follow him. Now he came out, climbing into
his coat, and tossed her final "Sory, Fay"
Araminta intercepted him in the hall. rs
it frost, Bill?" she demanded.
"Yes," he snapped. IF do about fifteen
hours work in the next two hours may still
have lemon grove tomorrow"
He was out the door. Araminta slipped into
the dressing room and seized her coat, dashed
through the club door and flew after him.
Already Bill was backing out of the parking
space. As he braked it momentarily to whip
the wheels around, Araminta jumped on the
running board and slipped in beside him.
I'm going to help you. she said
1T won't be your kind of fun, Araminta,"
said Bill. Jump out"
NO." said Araminta. "I'm going to help"
Bill jammed the car impatiently into gear.
Il haven't got time to argue about it,
They were roaring down the club drive.
II shouldn't have come" he said. 1T was
that damn woman"
she was not, after all, in Fay's shoes.
Above them the sky was cold and starry. As
they began to pass lemon groves they could
see anxious ranchers hurrying between the
trees with flaming pots and torches
They reached Bills driveway, and he took it
on two wheels. His mother met them at the
door. Thank goodness" she greeted them.
bill, I've been trying to phone you. There's
going to be bad frost. Dads down at the shed
filling your smudge potts. But you'd better
hurry and get them out"
Bill struck match by the porch thermom-
eter. ''It's down to thirty. BY three o'clock
it'll be twenty
He cut off through the trees at run.
Araminta was close. behind him. Thank
heavens her sandals had fairly low heels. She
sped lightly down shadowy aisle of trees at
Bills side At the end was faint light. 1t came
from the shed where Bill kept his smudge potts.
Evening star., 1938-05-01

In the shed was Bills father, a
frail, middle-aged man. He looked
up with a brief, worried smile.
Hello. Aramintar he said.
Those there are filed, Bill"
He pointed. We'll have to work
fast, Sonny"
Bill grabbed his hands full of
pots and started down the first
line of trees. Araminta took two
pots by the balls and started after
him. 'WeT begin smudging down
by the arroyo" Bill called. ''The
frost hits the low spots first"
Araminta struggled after his
retreating shadow, the heavy
black pots swinging against her
legs. banging her ankles.
She couldn't keep up with Bill.
BY the time she reached the first
row of trees, down by the arroyo.
Bill had lit his torch and had one
of the smudges rolling clouds o.
warm ink toward the icy stars.
He lit the pots they had brought
and they started back for another
load.
eth ruin your dress, Ara
minta."
IL don't care" she said. What
was a dress? She was doing some
thing for Bill.
Again they went down the line,
dog-uotting, the pots banging
against their legs. Araminta could
feel a cold blob of oil inch down
her instep. The balls of the smudge
pots cut sharply into her hands.
But she was in rapture.
She had thrown off her cloak.
You couldn't work that hard with
a coat on. Now she was cold. If
she stopped, even for a moment,
her silk gown clung against her
like ice, its damp folds congealing
against her hot skin. eve can
save as much of the orchard as
we can heat before three O'clock"
gasped Bill as they raced back
after another load. ANY trees
that aren't smudged by then will
be dead by morning"
Bills father; his stopped shoul-
ders shaped to the task, was filling
pot after pot. The black oil flowed
deliberately, reluctantly, but with
a solemn, steady purpose, like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Notable Career To End

The announcement today that Judge n slavin will not seek the office he has held in the local probate district for so many years will bring many expressions of regret. Judge Slavin in his long years in the probate court has built up reputa- tion for fairness and justice that compares favorablv with those of other noted pro- bate justices throughout the state. Ana there has been singularly large numDer of them whose tenure of office has con- tinued down through the years regardless of party victories, one way or the other.
 in announcing that he will not be can didate Judge Slavin has regard TOT the fact that he would have reached the retire. Ynent age midway in another term in office had he sought and been given the nomina- ton this fall. His nomination, we know, would have assured his election, even If opposition were given him. Rather than force the probate district into a special election he has chosen to retire from the field now and permit a successor to be named from among the numerous candl- dates who already have taken 1t for granted that he would not run by pre- senting their credentials
 To the average man the office of judge of probate is a closed book. He is ignorant of the details involved in the settling of estates. He knows little or nothing of what transpires when person dies and an estate is offered for probate. And even those who feel they are acquainted with the rudiments of the position find out, sooner or later, that the position is one in which the greatest of confidence must be imposed in the judge. Upon him falls grave and serious duties Therefore, in selecting a successor to Judge Slavin, all political parties in Waterbury should give serious consideration to candidate. Only the best should be presented to the voters to be voted upon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
No Self-Sumciency

It becomes more apparent than ever how the world hangs together econom- ically. The recovery of the United States for several years was helped by gradual recovery abroad. The American depres- sion during the past year has tended to drag down foreign business.
 America is the biggest economic unit in the world, and therefore the most powerful in its general effect, but Eu- rope as whole is no less powerful. When either is doing well, and buying more goods abroad, international trade is so Stimulated that nearly all the nations get some benefit, as different parts of the body do from the circulation of the blood. Likewise stagnation in any con- siderable group tends to make hard times in all the other groups. The big peril comes when the whole world structure of commerce slips into tailspin.
 Every nation that is still going con- cern naturally has some regenerative power. The United States, in spite of it's troubles probably has the greatest ability to come back of all the nations, and its recuperation can do the others most good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Bicycle Paths

New York City's Park Commissioner Robert Moses is embarking on an ambi- tious program He plans to build over 57 miles of bicycle paths in parks of the metropolitan area He cites as pressing need for this the fact that in 1887 there were more bicycles sold than ever before, surpassing even the previous high total of 1890 when something over million bikes were sold in the United States There's no doubt about the revived interest in cycling; recognition, such as New York is giving, is quite in keeping with the times.
 There won't be many cities that will be expansive park holdings where bicycle paths can be built. And many communi- ties won't have the funds with which to finance such an undertaking. On the other hand there are great many cities and towns which could ape the New York plan in quite simple fashion. They have the parks and they have the man-power sufficient to convert foot-path or some other piece of the park into spot that would take many children off the public streets and highways.
 That's the underlying motive in New York and naturally 1t is imperative, as Commissioner Moses points out, that N. Y. officials protect the lives of the thousands of children who use the crowded city streets as their playgrounds. Oddly enough this project is a throw-back to the 90's, for it was in those days that communities and even the state recognized the need of providing a separate path for bicycles to use. But in those days it was to protect the pedestrian and not the cyclist that a separate path was provided for the latter.
 The only addition that we could rec ommend for communities or states be- yond New York is the addition of foot paths for pedestrians along important highways where there is heavy traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Political Hash

When MT. Kopplemann and other Connecticut politicians ask Connecticut Democrats to limit their support to "100 per cent New Dealers, they might as well be inviting them to try a dish of hash in strange restaurant. What are the ingredients? Who are the cooks? Is 1t 100 per cent clean? Is the chef 100 per cent satisfied with his offering? Will tomorrow's menu be equally safe and satisfying?
 What is the New Deal? Time Magazine recently asked this question of its readers and got thousands of conflicting answers. Can these Connecticut politicians give the correct definition or are they using a mystic phrase to confuse the people? Is MT. Kopplemann's voting record in Con- gress "100 per cent New Deal" in spite of his voting against the administration on various occasions?
 Connecticut voters of all parties are most likely to prefer ndependent-think- ing representative to rubber-stamps. Those who advocate 100 per cent rubber stamps a1id blank checks are advocat- ing an un-American system of govern ment under which there is no necessity of sending anyone to Washington. The American people do not believe in hiring cheering section.
 Aspiring candidates should enlighten not confuse the people and should show an intelligent understanding of present. day problems instead of trying to ride in- to office on catch-phrases, mystic symbols or someone else's coat-tailS An ounce O, sincerity is worth ton of political leger- demain or hOcus-pocuS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

Regional highway plans are to be dis cussed soon when road executives from all the New England States meet in Hart ford in September Governor Wilbur L. Cross is extending invitations for the ses- sion at the instigation of the New England Council. The latter group is behind the drive to have the New England States coordinate plans whereby trunk lines crossing state lines will be improved. The situation now is that trunk line road in one state may become mere secondary road after crossing state line. What is proposed now is that one type of road crossing state line shall be continued into the next one. It's logical step in highway development and a good one. Any motorist knows the feeling of cross ing state line on broad, smooth high way only to run into an old second grade macadam path. If the states can get together on this they'll advance the cause of New England 100 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

sewage disposal and anti-pollution program now being formulaed by the McLevy administration.
 The need for more efficient sew- age disposal is beyond discussion. Bridgeport's bathing waters, for some years now, have been near the danger point.
 But, if the need is recognized, the plain truth of the matter is that the expense of any sound program is too great for the city itself to un- dertake at the present time. It is impossible, as matter of fact, even to look ahead to 8 time when the city might be able to finance the needed improvements itself.
 The prospect that the reconstruc- tion of the Bostwick Ave. sewage disposal plant, and the construc- ton of new disposal plant to serve the East Side can be made PWA projects is thus the citys only chance at any immediate progress toward a reduction of pollution here.
 We can think of no greater Bridgeport need. We can think of no finer use for PWA funds than 8 program which is aimed directly at the protection of public health.
 We hope something comes of the city's opportunity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10

We don't know if this is an argument against socialized medicine of which we hear so much today, but at any rate there doesn't seem to be any difficulty in young physicians in Connecticut getting along today. The State Personnel Director recently announced there were few jobs for physicians at state institutions. He has just amplified his announcement by stating that out-of-state physicians have as much chance of obtaining these jobs as the Connecticut medicos. While only one job is immediately available-Under- cliff Sanatorium, Meriden eligibles will be placed on list and offered jobs as they appear at other institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
A Book a Day
Mcintyre Tells
 Tale of Violence
BY BRUCE CATION


 It is & grim, hard handed world that is portrayed in the novels of John T. Mcintyre; a world which is frightenign, and often profound ly dismaying, but which is now and then redeemed by the gleam of hu- man goodness and idealism
 MT. McIntyre's newest novel is Signing Off" (Farrar & Rinehart: $2.50). In 1t we get another cross section of the fringe of the underworld puzzling, shadowy realm where sinister people move mysteriously and where the cold threat of violence is never far dis tant.
 He describes an energetic, per- sonable young man who in one way and another has made him. self boss of heterogeneous col- lection of rackets and has become something of power. We see this man first through the eyes of his henchmen; next, through the eyes of his girls family - decent, religious folk, who know him vague ly as such a fine young man.; and lastly, thruogh the eyes of his chief underworld rival.
 The action in the story is, &C., tually, brief. The book opens on the afternoon of the day on which the racketeers' engagement to be married is announced; Eefore "A hours have passed he has met a violent death and the whole swarm of petty racketeers is scurrying around frantically trying to find out who is to be boss next. The book settles nothing, comes to no very definite conclusion, possesses only a sketchy plot.
 Yet 1t is vivid and memorable for all that. It Is a picture of a certain kind of people, living in a certain kind of world-and for the painting of this kind of pie ture MT. Mcintyre has great ability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-10
Selected Poem
FERRY THROUGH THE MIST Beatrice D. Day in the Christian
 Science Monitor)

Nine from Letters of Country Boys) Last night we left our car upon the shore And ferried through the gentle mist that fioated
 low Not shutting off the moons cool rays that shone Thru ragged clouds-upon the gassy stream So quiet, and so smooth that sounds of jumping fish Rang loudly in our ears. Red running lights
 wnked here and there And black against the sky, stood derricks and the
 bridge Half finished now but soon to be the sarvant of Q
 speedy age Some day when pass that way again, and ferries
 ply their way no more, shall remember and be glad that once voya9ed Through the midnight river mist.