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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31
FILA Assistance Offered to Hundreds of Waterburians
DARK WALLS i COOL ROOMS
Pattern and Texture InfIu- ence Amount of Light
 Aver Decorators

When the weather is hot there is very little that can be done by the interior decorator to make 1t any cooler, but wise choice of wall finish will at least make room look. cooler.
 Pattern and texture, as well as color, Influence the amount of light and the sesming degree of warmth or coldness in room, according to decorating authorities. The darker colors are said to absorb more light and make a room seem cooler and more restful.
 This effect may be obtained by using dark greens, blues, tans, browns, and deep red. Wallpapers with glossy finishes, such as the vanished papers used in bathrooms and kitchens, emphasize the "cool" qualities in a room. Light colors reflect more light and are used when the decorator wants to give warmth to room.
 Funds obtained under the Proper ty Improvement Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration may be used to finance the redecorating of a home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31

The Federal Housing Administra- ton entered the last of the new fields of activity authorized by the amendments to the National Hous- ing Act passed in February when machinery for insurisg mortgages on farm properties got under way on May 16.
 The FILA is authorized by the amendments to insure mortgages on farms on which farm houses or other farm buildings are to be con- structed or repaired, provided at least Is per cent of the loan pro- ceeds is expended for materials and labor on buildings.
 Those eligible to borrow on farms under the FILA plan are: Owner operators, individuals who rent their farms to others, tenants and others who contemplate the pur- chase of farms.
 Institutions eligible to apply for insurance of farm mortgage loans, in addition to those already quail fled as FILA mortgages, include banks, building and loan associa- tions, life insurance companies, mortgage companies, and other lending agencies.
 Labor and Materials
 Loans may be obtained for the purpose of repairing existing farm houses and buildings or to construct new farm houses and buildings. Funds may also be procured to re- finance existing mortgages so long as not less than Is per cent of the money is spent for labor and mate rials in repairs or construction.
 Mortgages insured by the FILA may be for as much as $16000, and interest may not be at a greater rate than 5 per cent. A mortgage insurance premium amounting to one-fourth or one-half of l per cent is charged. Loans may run as long as 25 years in certain cases where the mortgage loan amounts to $5,- 400 or less, with the maximum term 20 years for other loans. Maximum amount that may be borrowed is 90 per cent of appraised value on mortgages up to $5,400; between 80 and 90 per cent for mortgages between $5,400 and $8,600 and 30 per cent on other mortgages up to 6 maximum of $16,000.
 Repayments are made in regular installments. either monthly. semi annually, or annually in accord ance with the income of the bor- rover and the manner in which it is received by him. Installments include interest and principal pay ments, mortgage insurance, hazard and fire insurance, drainage and irrigation charges, ground rents. taxes and special assessments.
 Initial charges, such as the fee for searching the title to farm and appraisal and recording fees, are not included in the monthly installments but are paid at the time t.e mortgage is negotiated.
 Down Payments
 Down payments by borrowers must amount to at least 10 per cent of the appraised valuation. and in some instances 20 per cent, but do not necessarily have to be in the form of cash. Land already owned may be of sufficient value to be ac- cepted as part or all of the required down payment.
 Contractors doing the construc- ton work may employ the borrower at regular wages or may purchase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31

The Federal National Mortgage Association, organized with a capi- tai of $10,000,000 and surplus of $1 100000, subscribed by the Recon- struction Finance Corporation, is under the supervision of the FILA. The association is authorized to buy and sell mortgages insured under the National Housing Act and to originate insured mortgage loans except on individual homes.
 In buying insured mortgages, the association will transact business with thousands of lending institu- tions throughout the United States which have been approved as mort- gages by the FILA. The association will buy mortgages on construction started after January l, 1886, which are insured under sections 2O3, 2O7, and 210 of the act. These include mortgages on individual homes and loans on large-scale rental projects and groups of multi-family or single family houses built for rent or re- sale.
 Adequate Credit
 By buying and selling mortgages from institutions which originate the loans. the association will act in a similar capacity to that of mortgage discount bank. Institutions may sell their mortgage loans to the association and use the cash proceeds of the sale to advance adequate credit locally for residen- tial financing and construction. In lending on its own account for ren- tai housing developments, the asso- citation will provide a source of capital for projects of this type in instances where financing by private institutions is lacking.
 The association is permitted by law to issue obligations up to an amount equal to 20 times it's paid in capital and surplus, but not to exceed the amount of its insured mortgages, government securities, and cash on hand, or more than $200 ,000, ,000 in relation to it's present capital and surplus. The REC has an additional $40,000,0OO to contri- bute should circumstances warrant a larger capitalization. This would give the association capital of $50 1000 ,000. or the base for the sale of $1, 0,000,O00 of obligations with which to supply real estate funds.
 The association will not service the mortgages it buys but will ex- pect selling institutions to make collections end perform other work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31
WELL PAINTED PORCH FLOORS LAST LONGER

Outdoor floors, such as porches and pagodas, are usually painted only on top after being laid, with the result that cracks frequently develop between the boards.
 Water then collects in the cracks and soaks into the edges of the boards and loosens the paint. By painting the boards all over with one or more coats of good paint be- fore laying the floor this can be prevented, and the floor paint will last much longer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31
GAS USE AT NEW HIGH

Dallas, Tex. (UP)-The Southern Gas association in convention here heard its president, Chester L. May, reveal that domestic gas consump- ton reached an all-time peak in 1937. Commercial uses of gas con- sumption reached an all-time peak in 1897. Commercial uses of gas also increased during the past year, May said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31
Attractive Woodwork

Woodwork does not necessarily have to be costly to be beautiful. Ill fact anyone who is eligible for a loan under the property improve ment credit plan of the FILA can beautify the interior of a home with attractive paneling, finely turned mantels, entrances, and stairways.
 Stock millwork today is designed for both utility and decorative value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-31
Mortg2 se Insurance
 Latest FILA Feature
Recent Amendment Permits Federal Agency to Enter
 Into New Field-EligibiIity Explained

materials to be used on the job that are owned by the borrower at req sonable prices.
 The term farm" is Interpreted by the FILA to mean real estate capable of producing an annual gross income of $350 in cash, kind of rental value from agricultural which derives 2 per cent or more of its capital value from its agri- cultural capacity.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
Scarlet PimperneF at Little

For the second successive
week, the Little Tneater has
brought to its screen a worthy
cinema treatment of a POPULAR
novel. This time, it is "The
Scarlet Pimpernel," Baroness
Orczy'S story of daring and de-
votion to a cause, in which
Leslie Howard and Merle Oberon
are co-starred. The American
playwright, Robert Sherwood.
who turned out the film play
in collaboration with Arthur
Wimperis, English writer, fol-
lowed the authors pattern faith
fully, and this factor, combined
with effective enactments Of
the several roles, make tbs pic
ture one Of Alexander Korda's
more important productions.
Splendidly cast, Howard Of
fers a true portrayal Of Sir
Percy Blakeney, leader IT the
death-defying League OF tine
Scarlet Pimpernel. He is the con.
vincing fop of London as well
as the convincing crafty man OF
The Washington times., 1938-04-04

the present Broadway season,
will be brought to the National
Theater by the Messrs. Shubert
week of April 10.
Kitty Carlisle and Michael
Bartlett, both Of the films, head
the cast of over 100 singers,
players and dancers, among
whom Glenn AnderS, Ann An
drews, Ruth Macdonald and
Rosie Moran are featured.
Others in the company are:
Marguerite sylvia, Ralph Magels-
sen, Charlie Amt, Len Nance,
George Baxter, Ralph Bunker,
Jayne Manners, Louis Sorin and
Adele Rich. HaSSard Short, who
staged "The Great Waltz" pro-
duced, supervised and lighted
the play.
Paris liked Three Waltzes" so
much that it IS now in its Sec
ond year and it is sure to take
rank Nth such standard musical
plays rs THE Student Prince, Z"
"Maytlme" and Blosso
Time"
j. j. Shubert saw the Viennese
production about two years ago
and Immediately put in a bid for
the American rights.
At least three major moving
picture companies made offers
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
Golden West
Winners

Political coups, the Lindbergh
disaster, dust storms, morato-
RUINS, floods, the reelection of
President Roosevelt, the birth
of the Dionnes, MusSolinis inva-
sion of Ethiopia, Hitler's rise to
power, the soldiers bonus, the
Texas school disaster, Edwards
abdication for "the woman
love-"
these and many other page
one sensations, are estimated by
WashingtonianS to be events of
the last five years which they
and the world will never forget.
Highly interesting and intelli-
gently presented though the
bulk of the letters entered in
the Girl of the Golden West"
"Unforgettable Events" contest,
it fell to the lot of Mrs. Annie
L. Harrison of 1920 Clydesdale
Pl. N. w.. to capture first prize
of SIS, for her pointed appraisal
of the Austrian coup and its
portents of the future.
Mrs. Edward Brophy's recital
of the unforgettable Lindbergh
kidnapping and its sensational
aftermath which history will
never forget earns her second
prize of $40 in cash. Mrs.
Rrophy resides at 1876 C st. s. E.
Third prize of IS in cash was
won by Helen Jarboe, 4426
Fourteenth st. N. w., for her
lucid summary of Edwards re-
nunciation of the throne an
event that will live forever as
an inspiration to poet and
bard"
These others are each being
mailed a pair Of guest tickets to
witness an unforgettable screen
romance, "The Girl of the Gold
en- West" the M-G-M production
co-starring Jeanette Macdonald
and Nelson Eddy currently on
the Loew's Palace screen:
Milton F. Conner, 1901 Trini-
dad Ave. N. W.; Raymond Hud-
son, Ills K st. N. W.: Jean Tai.
tavull, 3619 Fourteenth st. N.
W.; Jack A. Wade, 121 Willow
Ave-, Takoma Park, Md; DR.. E.
j. IRVINE, ~;eneral Delivery,
Washington, D. c.; Edith Lam
pen, 1855 Massachusetts, Ave.
S. E., Nathan Hixson, 1900 How
ard st. N. W.; James Wasser.
man, 401 Valley Vista Apart
ments; L. G. Gilbraith, 1919
Meridian Pl. N. W.; Ruth Strip
pey, 1917 K st. N. W.; Anthony
Police, 321 Webster st. N. W.;
Frances Melman, 1903 Queen
st. N. E.; June Bancroft. It'll
East Capitol St., and Lazar
Lewis, of 1908 Montana Ave,
N. E.
The most unforgettable of re-
cent events? Edwards roman
tic gesture. The romance and
daring and beauty Of this event,
most Washingtonians feel they
will never forget. The Palace
management commends Girl Of
the Golden West" for these same
qualities.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
New Faces at
The Goyety

The success Of this weeks
show at the Gayety is due en-
tirely to the cast. By that Is
meant their material is so
Anticipated that the comics,
straight men and girls who COM
prise the sketches have to wear
themselves out to put over their
gags. But don't let them Shout
der the blame, put it on their
managers.
This is not to say that there
isn't a laugh in the show for
there are hundreds Of them, and
all due to the courageous and
unsurpassed efforts of such
sturdy troupers as Make Fur
man, Richard Dana, Bert Saun-
ders, George Murray and Jack
Diamond. These boys make an
honest effort to do a good job
with material that was aug
mented when they entered the
business, and that was quite a
number of years ago.
Ethel DeVeaux, Alma Maibens
and Dorothy DeHaven assist the
boys in excellent fashion. But
that isn't the only extent Of
their talents. Miss DeHaven
shines brightly as one Of the big
highlightS of the show to show
her versatility as a toe dancer
and singer. Her wishing Well"
song from Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs" is colorful and
delightful.
Miss Maibens pairs up with
Elaine Owens, who does not live
up to expectations. She seems
to lack the sparkle that usually
effervesces from the girls who
have recently pranced the
boards. This is her first appear
ance in Washington and that
may have something to do
with it.
The chorus is a fair collec-
ton of girls who need a little
horse dope" to nven them up
and at least make them seem
to care whether their dance
goes over or not.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04

action, Snatching French nobil-
ity from under the blade Of the
guillotine. While not quite so
impressive as her screen hus-
band, Merle Oberon plays &C
ceptably in her role of the wife
who finds her love lesSening
only to have it return in larger
measure when it is revealed
that the fatuous dandy is only
O pose.
Nigel Bruce and Raymond
Massey, the latter as the viii
famous ambassador Of the
French Republic, prove best Of
the supporting players. A car.
toon comedy and the news COM
plete the bill.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04

rive next Friday at the Capitol
Theater, Judge Hardy's Chill
dren." This one, again featuring
the Lewis Stone Cecilia Parker
Mickey Rooney acting combina-
ton, has many pack u ound
scenes shot in Washington.
In January Director William
Seitz arrived here with a camera
crew and shot location d, lures
at the Capitol, and in govern
ment buildings. BY the new
technical process actors rar be
set into these authentic back
grounds directly at the studio.
F ST. BOOKS A SERIAL
Hollywood finds that movie
goers become attached to GER
tain figures in these series stor-
les, like to follow their adven-
lures and problems. for, as in
Judge Hardy's Children" the
household upsetS and minor
troubles are such as might oc-
cur in any average home.
The serial has always flour"
ished in the neighborhood thea
tiers, from the days Of Pearl
White in "Perils of Pauline"
through the exciting thrills of
"Clutching Hand" and Diamond
in the Sky" In recent years the
serial trend has been towards
the cowboy and open country
stories.
This week Loew'S will try a
serial picture on F Street. "The
Lone Ranger" will go into Loew's
Columbia Theater and, if its
episode short hits, will be a
regular booking for those who
enjoy these stories, stemming
from a radio broadcast.
RUNS Is WEEKS
Lone Rangers" face is
masked throughout the picture.
Not until the last few feet of
the final episode does the au-
dience see the features Of the
masked figure.
Many times the identity of the
william in pictures has been kept
unknown, but never before has a
studio attempted to conceal the
hero.
In the 1.-THE Lone Ranger"
there are five leading men, any
one of whom can be the star Of
the picture. They are all the
same height, weight, and with
similar characteristics. They
are all seen in circumstances
which might prove each one is
THE Lone Ranger"
There will be IS weekly cpl
sodes of Long Ranger"
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
MOVIE
CLOCK

CAPITOL-Robert Montgomery,
Virginia Bruce, THE First
Hundred Years." IL a. m,
1:45, 4:3O, 7:15, 10 p. m.
Stage. Sheilah Barrett, 12:45,
$3.50, 6:15, 9 p. m.
PALACE-Jeanette Macdonald,
Nelson Eddy, 1.-THE Girl Of the
Golden West" II a. m, lao,
4:2O, Z, $40 p. m.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES B n
nett, Tom Brown, "Merrily We
Live" IL a. M, 1:05, 3:15, 5:25,
1880, $40 p. m.
R.K.O..KEITHS-K atherin e
Hepburn. Cary Grant, Bring.
ing Up Baby" 1880 a. m.
1880, $3.50, $50. 1880, $3.50
EARLE Claudette Colbert,
Gary Cooper, "Bluebeard's
Eighth Wife," 9:45 q. M,
1910, 2:40, $40. 1885, 1905
p. m. Stage, 11:15 a. m, 1:45,
Ais, $40, 9:10 p. m.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Nor.
ris, June Travis, THE Kid
Comes Back" 1855 a. m,
1855, 1855, 5:55, 1855, 9:55
p. m.
BELASCO Danielle Darrieux
in "Mayerling," at 2, 1859.
5:58, 1855 and 9:55 p. m.
TRANS.LUX-News and shorts.
from 10 q, m. to midnight. Is
minutes each show.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
Three WoItzes,' Big Musical,
PLAYS Here Easter Week

at the same time, but Mr.. Shu-
bert was the successful bidder
and re made an agreement with
the owners that the American
cast should meet their approval
and that this cast be kept In
tact When the production goes
on tour.
The American adaptation was
made by Clare Hummer and
Rowland Leigh, the latter Of
whom is responsible for drama
tiziny the book Of the senSa-
tionaLy successful new musical,
"You Never Know" The lavish
production was designed by Wat
son Barratt, while Connie De
Pima did the costumes. Chester
Hale is responsible for the
choreography. including the
much discussed "Can-Can."
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
ED SULLIVAN
lHISll MOOD
BY ED SULLIVAN
Column on Gable
HOLLYWOOD. April 4.

HOLLYWOOD. April T.
Md8 came upon an old poster advsrisSs joan Crawford
is museum rO0 pec Because t was that picture that F they
CLARK Gable destined become fairly piece
of brcabrac.
GABLE HIMSELF is that his movie was
borrowed time 1t was Just previous to the 1881
Crawford which was to make him Sd boy e
in The Painted Desert" Pathe and there dynamng
po"s and nhi noSody wind
hs sand on Sron te S channel me
an Ing T % 1ST Bya aHd BIN Rur. F0 wsn
ing several hundred pounds sailed through the air and just
SINCE THEN Clark convinced that don't
shots on Test Pilot he and caroe Lombard would have accom-
PERHAPS Isssss sspsasd The Dozen
nobody has ever learned but twice in past months The News
city desk has called to check the state of Cables health
FROM nearfataHy on the outdoor location
Kings have a6dcae nations have been dissolved and styles have
changed cha % eve % the girls have CHANGED
and shape Of their hats they still for Gable in emphatic
LOMBARD INFLUENCE is not to be mnimzed any survey
alive but Garole has supplied what he needed
ng n a ms Sh he 1a Oss Of on hunting
and enjoying the things he enjoys.
day birthday on the "rest
Pilot Set caCe sent him for present two rOundtrip tickets
% s.. he sent her an scooter Eco S They really have swell time
has improved infinitely because Of him.
IF JOHN BARRYMORE is caroes best friend and most under
standing by the same token Lionel Barrymore Cables Oldest
pal here Lionel obtained
at MM test that has had few
With Ia e SO when Im Lionel e an se
director, hunted up screen tesP"
said office at 1880
a.. M"
LIONEL PRESSED desk and aids hoUped out
of drawers wasebaskets wardrobe
department." commanded,
department. At the wardrobe department.
handed leopard skim knife rOSe Before
inquire about this odd apparel they had him
men where it evident They
strip and two painted his body a uffy
laced the leopard skin adjusted
knife in its sheath whats the
r Barrymore wants that behind said the
head makeup
1T WAS in that incredible getp that Gable
When Irving Thalberg the test Of backenedup
behind his he smeed Barymors breah
is still in the MC5M. files at City,
holding it for
The Washington times., 1938-04-04
KELLEYGRAMS

that Harry Anger will be hover
ing around with an Earle con-
tract.
Which reminds that the first
Glen Echo Park bulletin for
1888 sets forth that the Spanish
Ball Room on the Potomac will
employ name bands" during
the late spring and early sum-
mer. In August Dave McWil-
liams, a favOrite with Glen Echo
dancers, will return to the band
stand.
Publishers of ESQUIRE are
said to be negotiating for the
purchase of VARIETY, bible Of
show business, founded by
Sine Silverman, now owned by
his son, Sid Silverman.
Tres PHOTOGRAPHERS
So irene Dunno was not very
gracious to the cameramen
when they found her passing
through Washington Saturday
on her way to a golf vacation in
the South.
Possibly she was living up to
the slogan of her latest picture
which happens to be: Relax!
Unbend! Do what you want to
do whenever you want to do it.
That's the Joy Of living"
Still I don't think Irene
Dunno wants the Katie Hep
burn Washington reputation
for being rude to newspapermen.
A better policy would be-: IF
you're discovered, take it grace
fully"
All pictures are not "Cim-
marrons" and Awful Truths. {"
There are the occasional High,
Wide and Handsomes," and
when they arrive, even the Irene
Dunnes need all the friends
they have in the profession to
survive the dow TO reputation.
THIRD TERM REACTION
Publicist John Peter Toohey
keeps a check on the applause
and the kissing in the Alvin
Theater, New York, where
George M. Conan is the symbol
Of the New Deal, in I'D Rather
Be Right"
He reports that the kissing on
the lower floor which greets the
hint of a third term for RooSe-
welt, is more than matched by
the increased applause from the
shelf. or gallery. Seems like the
Maine and Vermont customers
prefer the orchestra seats.
The Washington times., 1938-04-04

Ethel Barrymore play,
"WhiteoakS," has definitely
caught on in New York with
the ticket brokers arranging a
12-week buy.
Life and Loves of Beethoven"
will be the next picture at the
BelaScO eater, following
"Mayerling." That French fea-
ture, starring DanieIIe Darrieux,
will run through Friday Of this
week, with the house opening
for shOwings late in the after
noon. Beethoven" will open for
the Easter trade. House goes
dark Holy Week.
BETTE DAVIS IDLE
Bette Davis is under suspen-
sion at Warner Bros. for her
latest rebellion against a role
assigned.
Miss Davis is off the pay roll,
BUT, the studio says that weeks
she is idle will be added to the
length Of her contract. A sort of
friendly disagreement that may
be adjusted at any moment.
Miss Davis feels that after
"Jezebel," she ought to have
sturdier roles, something like
the life of Sarah Bernhard. for
instance.
Scenario which Bette branded
etrocious and unworthy of her
talents, was written by Mark
Hellinger, his first chore for
Warner Brothers. 1t was an
adoption of Faith Baldwin'S
story. Comet Over Broadway"
ABOUT SWING BANDS
This corner doesn't pretend
to be up to the minute on swing
band bookings, yet SO many
have inquired when Gene Krupa
win play Washington, it in
spired a bit Of research.
Gene Krupa was, until re-
Gently, the crack drummer of
Benny Goodman band. He re-
signed to organize his own
group for jam sessions. The
KFupa band expects to be ready
for an Easter date at Atlantic
City'S Steel Pier, which booked
Che musicians because of the
previous reputation and stand
ing In the swing world Of its
maestro.
After the April 1917 booking,
the future Of the Krupa band Is
uncertain. If he hits in the
Easter Parade I have no doubt