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Evening star., 1938-05-18

leading role with
Mum in "The
Phantom Crown"
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Evening star., 1938-05-18
Miriam Hopkins Gets Gift
|Of Comeback Role
CO.Stars With Paul MUM
In We Are Not Alone.'
Forsaken by Bette Davis.
BY SHEILAH GRAHAM.

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within months
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Evening star., 1938-05-18
Chorus Observes
Agriculture Night.

THE Agriculture Chorus will sing a
series of selections at the agricul-
ture night program of the Lafayette
Lodge of the Masonic Temple tomor-
row at pm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
IRISH MELODIES
 TO TOP PROGRAM
St. Margaret's Musicale to Be Given Wednesday,
 at Buckingham Hall

Under the direction of Joseph Lezotte rehearsal of the second annual musicale of St. Margaret's parishioners was staged yesterday afternoon in Buckingham hall. The various specialities were presented in most finished manner, indicat- ing that everyone Is in readiness and the stage has been set for next Wednesday evening when the formal presentation of 8 program of Irish melodies and dances and current musical hits will be given in Buckingham hall. The final re- hearsal of the principals and chorus will be held tomorrow night in the auditorium of St. Margaret's school.
 The Mastersingers, Connecticut's leading interpreters of popular songs, form the nucleus of a we'll directed chorus. The reputation of this popular group is sufficient guarantee of the quality of the program arranged.
 The various committees met this afternoon to complete arrange ments for the patronesses and sponsors of the event. St. Mar garet's choristers will be represent ed by a double quartette in ren- dition of favorite numbers, there by completing the parochial setup of all societies and members par ticipating in the arrangements and sharing in the anticipated success of the show. The children of St. Mar garet's school were spectators at yesterdays rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
TURNER'S CLASSES
 IN fCYM' DRILLS
Interesting Exhibitions Staged Saturday Eve-
 ming By Boys, Girls

A large crowd enjoyed the annual winter exhibition presented by the Turner's gym classes Saturday night at Turn hall. The exhibition was directed by Fred Wiedorn, acting physical director.
 Intricate and difficult feats were performed by the Waterbury Gym nastic society of Town Plot. Taking part were Jerry Lombardo, Charles Stankus, Nicholas Moffo, Michael Mobile, Frank Cipriano, Frank Moffo, Bud McLarney, Ruth oPoler, Victoria Peckionis, Anna Staslatis and Lillian Bucko.
 The combined senior and girls classes presented a singing march as one of the program features. Joseph DeMaria and Dorothy Miller were leaders.
 Others taking part in the exhibi- tion were:
 Robert Drapatin, leader; Herman Graf, August Gerard, Francis Hum mel, George Reardon, John R. Rear don, Angelo Summa, Albert Vie dorn, Harry Owens, Herbert Frass and Joseph Breuer. =.
 Marguerite Wiedorn, Anna Mec- ca, Katherine Mecca, Eleanor Travi- sano, Louise Pisennella, Rose Marie Wiedorn, Mildred Kalweit, Dorothea Miller, Elfreida Jabm, Thelma Blow CT, Evelyn Sweeney, Bertha Ostroff, Marjorie Foy, Dorothy Butler and Dorothy Schaeffer.
 Joseph De Mario, Robert Hoebel, Tony Piesyna, Frederick Wiedorn, Daniel Smith, incent DiMaria, oJs- eph Bollard, William Deadly, Fer nando Persio, Phillip Danaher, AL bert Messing, John Sheehan, George Gemino, George Hoebel, Will liam Shaldolska, Albert Ambrose and Warren Tapken.
 The Turner, grammar school girls team, which also performed under the leadership of Barbara Hummell conists of Alice Hummel, Doretha Drapatin, Mary Dwyer, Sally Green law, Jane HummeL Lorraine Siperli,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
UPWARD SWING IN
 BUILDING LOOMS
Home Buying, Moderniz- ing Expected to Result
 From New Legislation

A decided upward swing in home buying and home undermining should be expected during the com- ing month. Harold w. Smith, secre- tary of the First Federal Savings and Loan association of Waterbury said today in statement concern ing the effects of new provisions re- gently added by congress to the na- tional housing act.
 Authority to make all classes of home mortgage loans provided under the new act has been extended to our association by the Federal Home Loan Bank board in Washington" MT. Smith stated, and added: "This makes 1t possible for us to extend to our members the full benefits of the national housing act, including loans for repairs and modernization, as well as insured mortgage loans un- der the FILA plan."
 Revival of the modernization and repair loans" MT. Smith said, should bring substantial increase in such work. It is generally agreed that the best time to make repairs and install new equipment Is in the winter when other building is slack. Costs of ma terials and labor have recently dropped substantially, which may be further aid in stimulating new work of this type. Recent loans made by our own bank have included con- siderable amounts for home im- provements and we expect that the proportions may increase"
 Referring to the progress made by the Federal Savings and Loan asso- citations in Connecticut during the past year, MT. Smith said that loans now held by associations in the state are $2,922,300 more than the total a year ago. Assets of the 15 federal associations in the state are over $8,3O0,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
STRAND

You'll have to hurry if you in- tend to see the fine twin feature program currently showing at War ner Brothers cozy, clean and com- fortable Strand theater as perform ances today and tomorrow mark your last opportunity.
 The headliner "The Bad Man of Birthstone" with Wallace Beery, one of the screens most famous im- personators of bad men, in the stellar role.
 In the role of Trigger" Bill, head outlaw of the town of Birthstone, Wallace Beery has been given a part even greater than his memorable Villa in Viva Villa!" The screens most lovable william, Beery .enacts gruff, tough, ard-shooting bandit, ruling the town of Birthstone with an iron hand.
 He holds up a stage coach con- taining Jeff Burton, played by Dennis O,Keefe. Burton is a prize fighter, on his way to San Diego. F9e stays in Birthstone where he meets Loretta Douglas, played by Virginia Bruce.
 One scene which will stay in your memory lnn9 after the thrill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
In The Local TheaterS
POLl'S

"Of Human Hearts," dramatic story of an itinerant preacher of Lincoln's day is the new vehicle which brings Walter Huston to the screen for the first time since his success in "Dodsworth." The new picture, based on the story Benefits Forgot" by Honore Morrow, and in which James Stewart, Beaulah Bodini and many notable stage and character players appear, comes to the Loew Poli theater Wednesday for three days.
 The story deals with a circuit-rid- ing preacher, his wife, and their son, who grows up to be 8 famous sur- geon, forgets his family ties, and whose feet are finally turned on the right path by Abraham Lincoln. Much of the action occurs in back woods Ohio village. Clarence Brown, director of Conquest" and "Ah Wilderness!" directed.
 Much of the picture was made on location in a village built at Lake Arrowhead, California. Dramatic highlights include 8 vicious fight between father and son after a quarrel in the wilderness, the sons departure for Baltimore and medi- cal school, the Lincoln episode and the final reunion with his mother and sweetheart.
 Delicate human interest episodes and many delft comedy moments en- liven the play, which in it's general feeling is in the tradition of "Ah Wilderness!" though the story and theme are totally different.
 The picture brings to the screen for the first time Leatrice Joy Gil- bert, daughter of John Gilbert, playing Ann Rutherford as a child, and also brings to pictures for the first time Charles Copurn, famous New York stage actor and creator of "Old Bill'' in '"rhe Better Ole" :" who plays the village doctor.
 Others in prominent roles include Guy Kibbee, Gene Lockhart, Arthur Aylesworth, Clem Bevans, Charley Grapewin, Gene Reynolds, Sterling Holloway, Charles Peck. Robert Mo- Wade, Leona Roberts, Miner Watson and John Carradine, chosen after a long search, to portray Lincoln at the close of the Civil war. On the same program is another big hit entitled Outside of Para disc"
 Thursday evening on our stage, there will be presented for your en- joyment mammoth colored revue consisting of eighteen performers who how you how "Peckin'," "Truckin'," "The Susy Que," and ''The Big Apple are really done, in addition to presenting the singiest, swingiest smash. hit songs of the day.
 Current attractions at Loew's Poli are Sally, Irene and Mary" and "Saleslady."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
COLORADO PINS NEW TAX BILLS ON CELEBRITIES
Joe Louis, Paul Whitenlan
 and Nelson Eddy Face
 "Please Remit" Dun
BY WILL HASELBUSH United Press Staff Corresponden

UMteu freSS Stam correspondent
 Denver, March IA =. (UP)-Colo- rado tax officials are preparing al bunch of little surprise packages for such notables as Nelson Eddyl singing screen star, and Joe Louis worlds heavyweight boxing champ The surprise packages, which will be mailed late this month, will contain Colorado state income tax blanks. Enclosed with the blanks will be 8 polite note asking the celebrities to remit tax payments on money they received for ap. pearances in Colorado since the new tax law went into effect last July 1.
 Among famous artists who will receive the please remit" notices are Gladys Swarthout, Kirster Flagstad, Joseph Holman anc Saschca Gordnitzki. Bad news from Colorado alst will be sent by the tax agents tt Paul Whiteman, whose orchestra played in the city auditorium re- gently, and to Kay Kayser, Heroic Kay and other band leaders wht delighted summer dancing crowds
 Billy Rose, tiny manager oil gigantic shows, won't escape. The Rose extravaganza, Show oil Shows" played here last fall Homer Bedford state treasurer has Roses New York address. Joe Louis and Jim Londo, box ing and wrestling king pins, apIl peared here after the tax law be- came effective. They'll get mai from Colorado, too.
 Nonresident notables who apl pear in the state are permitted an exemption of only 1-26th of th{l regular $1,000 exemption, or $4dI Bedford has ruled. The tax rangei from l to 6 per cent.
 What action the income tax de partment may take if the celeb rites who receive the tax bill decide to ignore them is not ye certain. X
 "Yell probably bide our tim and wait for the delinquents tfI appear in the state again." sait Bedford. "Then we could star court action to collect the taxes plus penalties" H
 Bedford indicated the state maj adopt the method used by tn Federal government to collect its income taxes in such cases.
 we may make them pay ul before they sing, or fight, or what ever it is they come here for, he said. MI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
MISSION SERVICES
 IN TWO CHURCHES
Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Ann's Conducting Spe=
 cial Spiritual Exercises

Opening services of mission in the Church of Our Lady Of Lourdes were held last night, with sermons by Rev. John Connell and Rev. Joseph Murphy, of New York. Tn his sermon last night, Father Connell said that the most import ant aim in life is the salvation of the soul.
 Services will be held nightly this week at 7:3O o'clock. Masses daily will be celebrated at 5:30 and 8 o. clock. Mission for children of the parish will open at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
 A mission also opened at St. Ann's church last night, for women only, however. A similar mission for men will open next week. Preachers are Rev. Henry Seguin and Rev. Barnardin of Canada. Evening ser- vices begin at 7:30 o'clock. Morning masses are at 5:30 and 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

Bombing disputed .. Some time ago a Towerte inquired as to the authenticity of UP dispatch in the Democrat claiming the bombing of the U S. gun boat, Panay in China by airplanes the first ever recorded in naval history The writer asked if such bombing hadn't occurred in Spanish water during the present Lyle c. Wilson of the UP writes-"The Navy Department informed today that the of the sinking of the 15,452 ton Spanish rebel warshp Espana in the Bay of Bscay still is disputed Early in the spring of 1887 the Espana steaming toward the British merchantmen Knitsey which was attempt ing to run the rebel blockade, when Loyalist planes appeared overhead and began bombing the Espana. The Espana blew up during the bombing operation and sank 45 minutes ater Loyasts said of their bombs went down the Espanas funnel and caused internal explosion Rebels contend the vessel hit floating mine
 . On the basis of that information the navy is not able to say definitely how the Espana sunk and inclined to stand pat it's statement about the Panay day or so ago, of course, there another naval engagement in the Spanish war in which airplanes figured but not certain just who gets credit for the Rebel cruiser sunk on that occasion. Sincerely, Lyle c. Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

$5 and $10 memberships in ephemeral organizations which will be, at their best, just an- other lobbying organization or pressure group, and. at their worst, a sheer racket. .....
 While the Washington confer ence was still in session, one en- terprising small business man was recruiting members of 8 permanent organization at $1 8 head, collecting nearly 5000 among delegates. And ever since then, organizers in various parts of the country have sprung avidly to translate into organi- zation the sudden self-consci- ousness of little business men.
 When the Washington meeting adjourned, it was left up to Roth to organize a permanent conference of small business men comparable to the advisory council of big business men who present their suggestions regu- larly to the Commerce Depart ment.
 Not So Easy
 Little has been done toward such a permanent conference, although 10 committee chairmen in various parts of the country, working with Roth, are sound- ing out the situation.
 To organize a really represen- tative council of small business men is harder, Roth points out, than similar action among the "big boys." For instance, it is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

packed action and shooting are over is when Berry discovers that O'Keefe is his son. From that time on he protects him from many scrape, finally sending him to law school.
 The supporting cast includes Jo- seph Calleia, Lewis Stone and Guy Kibbee.
 One of the most amusing of this seasons comedy dramas, Paradise for Three cofeatures the program. Eight of your favorite stars are in the cast. They are Frank Morgan, Robert Young, Mary Astor, Edna May Oliver, Florence Rice, Reginald Owen. Henry Hull and Herman Rin9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

Waterbury sport fans who tuned in on the always listenable program of Jack Stevens WTIC sports com mentator, Saturday night from Hartford were thrilled was interviewed S called balls and strikes in the old Eastern League when those famed major league umps Dolly Stark and Bill Stewart, launching their ca reers the circuit Si related number of interest ing stories relative to the good old pop boe days when umpire literally took his life in his hands in every CTS Insurance company station and at different intervals offers famous New England sports characters of years gone by. It's we'll balanced and diversified broadcast which the Tower recommends highly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
Minister Appointed
 Chaplain Of Company
Rev Alson Smith Honored By Uniform Rank Members; St. Michael's Women Stage Entertainment Friday
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Mrs. R. w. Henion-1786 Thomaston Ave.-TeL 3-5462

Waterville, March 14-A regular meeting of Good Will Lodge, No. 54, Knights of Pythias, will be held tonight at Fraternity Hall on Boy- den street at 8 o'clock. Edmund Wilke, Chancellor Commander will preside. Important business will be brought up.
 Several members of Good Will Lodge paid 8 visit to Gasceon Lodge of Thomaston, on the occa- sion of the Grand Chancellor's visit last Thursday night.
 At the regular assembly of Com pany No. 20, uniform rank, Rev. Alison J. Smith was appointed chaplain of the company. Other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
STATE

During the past few days the management of Warner Brothers State theater has received num- erous telephone calls from local movie fans, requesting that Deanna Durbin's new Universal picture Mad About Music" be held over.
 Well your request has been granted. This excellent picture which played to capacity audiences over the week end has been held over for two more days. Instead of closing tonight as previously plan ned the picture will close with per- formances Wednesday night.
 It's film that should be on everyone's must-see-list. Make a date to see Americas sweetheart of screen and radio in the musical entertainment thrill of a lifetime!
 Deanna Is cast as a fatherless girl, attending private school in Switzerland. Her mother is an American screen star, famous for her ingenue roles. Her manager has convinced the star that her AuCtlC CC1CClL WOl1u DC ruined if the public knew she was mother; hence she can not write to Deanna, nor can the child admit who her mother is.
 The child keenly feels her plight as the other children boast of their parents, and, to make herself ap- pear equal to them, she has in vented a fictitious hunter-adven- turer-father from whom she re- ceives letters (written by herself) which she proudly shows to the other students. But finally she is forced to produce father. She se- lects Herbert Marshall as her male parent--and then the complications follow thick and fast.
 Gail Patrick, Arthur Preacher, William Fsawley, Franklin Pang- born and many others are included in the supporting cast.
 Good news for Waterburians! Due to the strenuous efforts on the part of the management of the State theater Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" has at last been booked. This miracle film which has taken the nation by storm comes to the screen of the State theater starting Thursday. Plan to see it!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
BY WILLIS THORNTON

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Cleveland, March 14-When the Little Business Men met in Wash ington in early February, they started something.
 Nobody is quite sure just what they started, but Fred Roth, To- cal wholesale shoe man who was chosen permanent chairman of the Small Business Mems Conference, has been startled at some of the results.
 Organizations of small busi- ness men" have been springing up like mushrooms ever since the Washington meeting. There are at least two in New York City, Rochester has one, Boston. Akron, Columbus, O., South Car olina and West Virginia have seen such organizations a-born- ing.
 "The small business men," says Roth, indicating pile of wired inquiries on his desk, should be wary of a certain type of professional organizers, some of whom are now making their appeals over the radio and through the mails, and whose only interest in small business is their own personal gain."
 Look Out for Shake Down
 In short, Roth believes that promoters with more initia- tive than ethics are likely to seize on the little business men" agitation to shake down a lot of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
Little Business Men Are Mighty Busy;
 The Question Is Where They're Heading

comparatively easy to conceive that Alfred Sloan might repre- sent the unified point of view of the motor industry. But how do you find a one-arm lunch room proprietor, for instance, who represents restaurant pro- prietors all over the United States?
 Roth, who used to be president of the National Association of Credit Men, and thus has 8 wide acquaintance all over the coun- try, confesses that the problem is difficult, and one which he hasn't solved yet.
 Must Tread Carefully
 He believes organization of any such council must proceed in a careful and orderly man. ner. Neither mass meetings of assorted business men, nor gen. eral membership organizations open to all who will pay 8 fee, will really do the job, he be- lieves.
 "If small business men organ ize in such 8 way as to consti- ute themselves merely another pressure group, going down to Washington with their hands out for whatever they can get for themselves" says Roth, it will be useless. There are too many pressure groups now. Unless the movement is unselfish and seeks in Washington what in the opinion of small business men is best for the country as a whole, it cannot he Worthwhile0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

Underwood thought. Jim Moore looks fit as fiddle and ready for work after most enjoyable vacation in Miami and way stations He's been acquir Aisdo and Rev. A. A. Perry kept the go complet ing arrangements for the chicken supper the Willing Workers of the A. M. E. Zion church will serve Thurs day, March "A, from to 8:30 o'clock. .Naugatuck District Boy Scouts, under District Commissioner Cecil H. Grant deserve orchids for their quick response to appeal for help About year ago the district held trial mobilization to how quickly boys would re- spond. Recently real mobilization called them out to help search for lost child. The scouts responded promptly and gave excellent service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14

Frank H. Cottren of North Main street, 72 winters old, dropped into the Tower Thursday to reminisce about the big blizzard of fifty ago. He remembers the storm lasting 48 hours The first morning, Sunday March II, it took him exactly hour and half to walk from the railroad station to his home Cherry street Frank employed at that time by s. B. Will jams Drug company. He clearly recalls milkmen de- Iverng milk on horseback for 25 cents quart and vivdly remembers Butcher "Bilp' Reither the first man to open his market in the city Franks got great memory for man his age. His visit was most pleasant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. American Civil War. 2. The 150th anniversary of the first Presidents inau- guration at New York city. 3. Iberian Peninsula. 4. Fifty-six.
 5. Carats are divided into 100 points and a ten- point diamond Is 0ne-tenth of 8 carat.
 6. Akron, Ohio.
 !. Paul [ Oumcr.
 8. Queens College. 3. Russian painter.
 10. Twenty-cne years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
RETIRED BISHOP OFFICIATES HERE

Confirmation of a class of ten candidates was conducted by Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, retired bishop of Connecticut, yesterday at services at Trinity Episcopal church. Bishop Brewster preached on Chris tian freedom and was assisted in the service by Rev. Roger B. T. Ander- son, rector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
Today's Answers to cRANlUM CRACKERS
Problem on Comic Page

frODlem on Comic Page
 No. The Court of Appeals held the ordinance invalid because while in- decency on the street and too much exposure may be restrained, peo- pie cannot be forced to wear cus- tomary street attire where other attire does no harm and because terms of the ordinance are too n- definite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-14
REPUBLICAN WOMEN
 TO HEAR MRS. COZ

'rHow Our Political Party Start to Function" will be the subject O an address tonight at 8 o'clock b. Mrs. Harry s. Coe before the Wom ems Republican club at the Steel building. The New Haven Count. Republican club will meet tomor row at o'clock at the Y. W. c. A. Howe street, New Haven.