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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
ln The Local TheaterS
POLl'S

Skiing is child's play compared to the new stunt 2oth Century-Fox has rigged up for thrills in the ice ballet of Happy Landing in which Sonia Henie surpasses her most breathless sensations in a musical of superlative delight.
 This picture, with happiness writ ten all over it, stars Miss Henie with her "One in a Million" sweetheart, Don Ameche, and features an array of splendid supporting members in- cluding Jean Hersholt, Ethel Mer- man and Cesar Romero.
 While Sonia Henie admirers who appear to number into the hundreds of thousands, have seen her in some spectacular skating, Happy Land ing" will top anything ever attempt ed. This joy laden show opens to- day at Loew's Poi theater for four day engagement.
 A slide, the top of which is thirty feet above the stage, was built next to the rink, with the bottom of it flush with the rink. Down this slide Sonia makes her entrance seat ed on a sled which is pushed by two boys on skates. The rest of the boys in the chorus of one hundred all come down this 45 degree grade on their skates, making one of the most spectacular entrances ever devised for this type of entertainment.
 Great care had to be taken in the maintenance of the slide. Built of highly polished hardwood, it offered a good surface for the steel blades of skates. However, it had to be gone over and polished each time it was used, for any hicks, scratches or dulled parts of the surface might have tripped a skater and thrown him head over heels at the terrific speed which the 45 degree angle made possible.
 This is only one of the many sur- priSeS that are in treat for you in Happy Landing" latest musical of superlative splendor from Loew's Poli, the theater of hits. Sonia is more dazzling than sunshine on ice. Radiant beyond imagining in Don Ameche's ardent arms, she thrills her audiences as she never has thrilled them before.
 To complete our program with an- other hit Double Danger" is in store for you starring Preston Eos ter and Whitney Bourne, two rival gem thieves which will bring you love, intrigue and suspense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

arm member of the trio. The flight to China will be made in the China Clipper" famous trans Pacific air. liner.
 The search for the Octopus" fur nishes Speed and his pals many thrills and adventures. Boys and girls of this section can tune in the adventures of Speed Gibson which will be broadcast over station VERY at 5 p. m. every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday beginning next Monday.
 A few days ago it was erroneous ly announced in the Democrat that WATR had captured this prized feature, but starting Monday at 5 o'clock it will be heard three times each week over Station VERY.
 Speed Gibson" is radio pro- gram chock-full of the thrills and adventures children crave, without warfare, killing and violence, so of- ten found in many adventure pro- grams.
 Parents are invited to listen in' on the Speed Gibson program. They will find it does not glorify the criminal. Speed Gibson dem onstrates that courage and modern crime prevention methods win out.
 Raymond Baking company, spon- sors of the program claim that Speed Gibson will prove to be the boys and girls first choice in radio programs.
 Reymond Baking company, bakers ot Butter Krust bread, are also sponsoring a Speed Gibson Junior International Secret Police, Boys and girls can join up and help cap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Good Will" Message
 Strongly Denounced
National Catholic Alumni Protests Greetings to Span ish Loyasts- Requests Statement From Congress

greSs to the Spanish Parliament as set forth in The New York Sun ot January 31, 1888.
 Under no circumstances should these undersigned members of the Congress of the United States be understood to act as SpokeSmen ot our national legislature.
 "They have invaded by this action a function of government, relating to foreign policies that properly be- longs to the Department of State and is subject to the direction of the chief executive. We are of the opinion that by the form of their greeting a false impression is given to the world that this group of legis- lators is voicing the sentiments of Congress and expressing the ideas Of their own constituents and of the whole American people. Any person with the slightest knowledge of the facts will resent the notion that there is anything in common between democracy, as understood by Americans, and the so-called Ioyalist' regime in Spain.
 Proscribes Liberties
 'tA government can scarcely be called democratic in this American sense which proscribes the free exercise of religion, which ridicules and profanes all that religion holds sacred, which has ruthlessly de- troyed institutions of education, charity and social welfare, and has massacred in cold blood thousands of priests and nuns.
 "Any government which forbids freedom of speech and assembly, clamps down an iron-censorship on the press, and denies elementary human rights is not democratic in the sense in which the word is un- derstood in the American tradition
 Ut is our opinion that this greet ing is a clumsy attempt to officially ally the government of the United States with the forces of destruction that are wreaking havoc in Europe and are menacing the peace of the world. Any such attempt is a di- rect violation of the spirit and the letter of the American neutrality laws, violation which must be re- pudiated by every citizen who be- lieves in the American tradition of democracy with it's guaranty of re- ligious and political liberty.
 Sacred Principle
 "We do not believe that this event should pass unchallenged by those who hold sacred the principles ot American democracy. We would therefore appreciate It if you would, on behalf of those of our fellow citi- zens who are numbered in this vast group, take the first opportunity to make known on the floor of the Congress that the views expressed in this greeting are not those of the American Congress or people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

Indignation of Catholics at the letter, signed by 60 members of the United States congress, expressing good will to the Barcelona govern ment in Spain, continues to spread through the nation. The New York chapter of the National Catholic Alumni Federation has sent a strongly -worded protest to members of congress who signed the com munication.
 The Catholic Transcript, official diocesan publication for Connectl- cut, this week sharply criticized Con gressman Herman Kopplemann ot Hartford for aftixing his signature to the greeting. The Transcript de- clares that such an act on the part of a congressman is offensive to Catholics of the Hartford diocese.
 Voices Astonishment
 The text of the letter sent by the New York Catholic organization is as follows:
 "As American citizens and as be- lievers in the American tradition of democracy the New York chapter of the National Catholic Alumni Federation, representing Catholic college alumni in New York city IS shocked and astonished at the un- warranted, indorsement contained in the greeting address by sixty members of the United States Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Your Income Tax
GROSS INCOME, NET INCOME, AND SURTAX NET INCOME

Three of the terms used in the income-tax la,., namely, gross in- come, net income, and surtax net income, should be noted particu- larly inasmuch as they are vitally important to the whole subject Of the income tax.
 Gross income includes in general all income from any source what ever, unless exempt from tax by law. The gross income of the us- ual business consists of the gross profits on sales, plus any income from investments and incidental or outside operations or sources. The return must show the gross sales, purchases, and cost of goods sold. To, reflect income correctly, inventories are necessary at the beginning and end of each taxable year.
 A lawyer doctor, architect, phy- sician, dentist, clergyman, author, or other professional man must include in gross income all fees, salaries, and compensation of any kind for professional services.
 Net income upon which the tax is assessed is gross income less the deductions allowed by law. Such deductions include business and professional expenses, such as salaries, pensions, and bonuses to employees, taxes, losses, interest, bad debts, depreciation, depletion, contributions, etc. Failure to u11- derstand deductions against gross income and credits against net in- come has resulted in numerous errors on the part of taxpayers.
 An earned income credit is pro- vided in addition to the personal exemption and credit for depen- dents, etc, for the purpose Of computing the normal tax. Hav- ing arrived at the net income. the next step is to deduct the person. al exemption and credit for de- penGents. The balance represents the Surtax net income. The next step is to deduct from such bal ance the earned income credit and other credits to which the taxpay- CT is entitled. The remainder rep resents the amount of net income subject to the normal tax of per- cent. Any amount of surtax net income which is in excess of $4,- 900 is subject to the surtax. The surtax is to be computed in ac- cordance with the rates provided for in the various so-called sur- tax brackets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
NOBLE SISSLE TO
 BRING BAND HERE
COlOred Musicians at Hanl= iltOn Park Sunday Eye=
 ming, February 20

Those master of sweet swing Will Hudson and Eddie Delange, bring their sensational radio and recording band to the Hamilton Park pavilion Sunday night for an engagement which has the whole town talking. The band will be under the direction of Eddie Delange whose dynamic personality has won the aggregationa wide following. Both Will and Eddie are more than mere stick weilders. They are important factors in the success of the famous orchestra which has scored tremen- dous hits in the theaters and ball. rooms of the country as well as through their Brunswick recording.
 AS an added attraction Sunday night, the elimination process in the state championship Big Apple" contest will continue. Valuable prizes will be awarded the winners. The management of Hamilton Park takes pleasure in announcing the coming of Noble Sissle, in person, and hs great orchestra on Sunday February 20th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

Hey, Ma, what's that??? Young mothers may not be able to answer this query of nquisye offspring as they lead them through the Smithsonian Institute Ill the years to come but the older generation will And, ot course there will be the sign the relic. It will read Buggy. The Smithsonian has just put buggy on exhibition Yes common, ordinary every day, horse andbuggy The horse isn't there though for the Smith sonian hasn't yet been able to buy, beg or borrow wooden horse such once graced the front o every harness shop The surprising thing is that directors of the Smithsonian had quite job getting good buggy that would be typical of the and hitch ing-post era. They wanted gg-phaeton and uti- mately had donated - family relic, as must be most buggies these days Too bad the youngsters ot today will never know the thrill of ride in an enclosed buggy rainy day. Remember the rubber apron that could be attached from the dashboard to the buggy
 top and then along the sides There was an aperture for the driver to peer through and another through which the reins passed In the dark interior of the buggy your nostrs were assailed by series of wholesome odors- that of the musty interior the wet rubber the steam from the roans Hanks the goo of the road which made such plop every time hoof buried in it, and that lasting scent of old tobacco There was pleasure and terror ride for the of ten unable to see in any direction and cautioned by kindly uncle or grandpop to unfasten the curtains Finally home was at hand and there scurry for the ktchendoor to escape petng rain while the stamped nosy into the stable unharnessed and walked sedaey into her own stall . Great days-horse ones
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
SPECIAL PROGRAM
 TO AID BENEFIT
Uncle Harry to Devote Tuesday Evening for
 Worthy Cause

Harry DeVorken, Uncle Harry" to thousands of children in Water- bury and vicinity, has set aside hM 5:O0-5:15 broadcast over Station WATR Tuesday evening, February 8 in order to boost the ticket sale foI the benefit entertainment and dance for the families of the children ir- jured in the Meriden Road accident January 19.
 "Uncle Harry" devotes his 15-min- ute program to reading the Water bury Democrat funnies for the chll- dren, but on Tuesday evening the broadcast will be turned over to the entertainment committee from Hitchcock Lake which is arranging for the benefit affair. Timmie Grove will present several Water bury and Wolcott entertainers n novel presentation of songs.
 The ticket sale for the benefit has brought fine response by the public, and Edward Moriarty, chair man of the ticket committee, is busy with the distribution of the ducats to all sections of Wolcott and Wa terbury.
 Martin Joseph Whelan, general chairman of the committee III charge of the affair, will meet with committee workers tomorrow az Shells Chateau, Meriden road, at 5 o'clock to complete plans for the coming entertainment and dance
 William J. Derwin has arranged for a special half-hour broadcast over Station WATR as part of the program to push the sale of tickets for this worthy cause. The com plete details of the show will be an- nounced Monday by MT. Derwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
Mastersingers Stud
 Itam Minstrel Show
Six Hundred Enjoy Sixth Annual Stage Presentation
 Last Evening in St. Joseph's Auditorium

Six hundred enjoyed the sixth annual minstrel of the Itam A. C.. last night at St. Joseph's hall. Spe- cialty numbers and the harmonious MaStersingers Chorus featured the diversified program directed by Jo- seph Lezotte.
 Peter Augelli was master of cere- monies and Joe DiPietro's orchestra played for dancing. The end men were Felix Guarini and Steve Fer rucci.
 The personnel of the chorus in- cluded: Raymond Parent, Alfred Erk, Philip Guertin, Fred Veillette, William Summa, Joseph Mongillo, Edward Guilbert, Louis Vanasse, Michael Daly, Howard Jones, Charles Wilson, Maurice Rousseau, Paul Hirsch, Anthony D'Angelo, Victor Bilanchone, Armand Guertin, Har- vey Lawton, William Delaney, Ed ward Conway, John Gordon, Ray mond Gordon, William Guilfoile, Raymond Brodeur, Robert O'Don- nell.
 The program was as follows:
 Opening Number. ... .Mastersingers Summer Night ... Philip Guertin Winter Song ........ .Mastersingers Dance Speciality ..... Lillian Mccoy Give Me One Hour Cecile Deary The World Is Mine Tonight. ....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

Louis VanaSSe Accordion Duet. Fisher & Riccardi Romberg Medley. =. Mastersingers Dancing Sweethearts ..........
 ........... Martone and Comardo Dance Speciality .... Lucille Colucci True Confession |. |. . Theresa Gagne Baritone Solo. .... Clifford Hirsch Finale .............M Mastersingers
 The committee in charge of the minstrel included: Chairman, Roc- co V. Genua; program, Thomas Ranando; tickets, Thomas Lepore; assisted by Joseph La Vecchia,' George DiPietro, Richard DiFerrio, Oronifio Marinaro, George Riccardi, Frank Di Biase, Alexander Yose, Pasquale Mangini, Anthony Vitarel- Ii, Peter Augelli, Pasquale Lago, John Juliani, Ernest DiPietro, Frank Varinelli, Romeo vitarelli, Anthony Carmardo, J. Vitarelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
STRAND

Walter Winchell, Ben Bernie and Simone Simon in Love And Kisses" and "West of Shanghai" starring Boris Karloff, current attractions at Warmer Brothers Strand theater, conclude their performances to- night.
 Tomorrow the Strand scores again with another entertaining double hit bill. The feature attraction of this fine program is Nothing Sac red" one of the gayest comedy hits ever filmed, co-starring Carole Lom- bard and Frederic March and in- cluding Charles Winninger, Walter Connolly and Maxie Rosenbloom.
 The comedy romance unwinds its action in Manhattan and it's en- vironS and it is the first time that 8 picture with New York for back ground has been made completely in technicolor.
 Starting in the small town of Warsaw, Vermont where Miss Lom- bard is seen as small town girl, with yearning for New York, the picture quickly switches locale to the big city. March, as the ace re- porter of the New York Morning Star" of which Walter Connolly is managing editor, brings the girl to Gotham.
 In other scenes, Miss Lombard and March are sitting at ringside during a wrestling match. Into their laps, breaking the chairs upon which they are sitting, are dumped Bad Ben" Morgan, 3l5 pound wrestler, Hans "The Terrible" Stein ke, 240, and Referee Mickey Mo- Masters The squirming mass of hu- manity wrestles on them and over them, then back to the ring again.
 Charles Winninger, of radio, stage and screen fame, is well mixed in the mixup, as Dr. Enoch Downer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
FACTORIES GET
 CENSUS BLANKS.
Forms to Be Filled Out and
 Held Confidential By Government

Waterbury factories have been asked by the U. s. Bureau of the Census to fill out forms for the 1887 Census of Manufacturers. The cen sus blanks have been distributed within the past week, and are to be returned as soon as possible. The information supplied is held confi- dential by the government.
 Purpose of the census is to show conditions and trends in employ ment, production, costs and other phases of industrial operation. It will furnish a measuring basis for industry, showing any declines. growths, centralization and decen- tralization of industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
POPULAR CANTOR
 RETURNS TO CITY

Cantor Solomon Beinhorn, suc- cessor to the late Cantor Joseph Rosenblatt of Ohab zedeck congre- gation in New York city, will con- Synagogue tomorrow evening at 7'3o o'clock. Cantor Beinhorn was a cousin of the widely known Cantor Rosenblatt. He has participated ln services here on previous occasions and is hif hly esteemed for his tal- ents. His appearance tomorrow eve. ming will be an event of unusual interest to Jewry of Waterbury and vicinity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

On display Canada's most beautiful and largest maple leaves winners in the annual Maple Leaf contest held last fall by the Canadian Travel Bureau at Ottawa the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railways are now being shown for week in the Chateau Frontenac at Quebec This exhibit is expected to be of special interest to the people of Quebec because of the fact that in past years several winning entries have been found in this district The leaves to be shown the best of thousands which submitted from Can and are attractely displayed give idea of the beauty that is Canadas during the autumn. Now enjoying successful crosscountry tour the leaves in great demand as exhibit in many centers. schedule has been arranged however and it is being strictly adhered to despite many requests to have it changed so that the leaves can be shown in other centerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
OVERLOOK MEMBERS
 TO SPONSOR SMOKER

Plans for a smoker to be held in the near future were made at a meeting of the Overlook A. c. last night. It was decided that a drive for new members will be begun next week at meeting in Turn hall. The committee in charge of the smoker is headed by Gus Metz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
RADIO VERSUS BRIDGE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

I hear thrush at eve
 Pardon, what was the bid? Pass,-what a lovely voice!
 A good thing that did. My bid? here's two spades,
 Partner, are you ready? Yes, I always like that song,
 But does he do it as well as Eddy? Nice work if you can get it!
 And nice work if I make five clubs; Ouch! some of this comedy stuff Features lot of dubs. Right, partner, as you say
 We should've stood quite still; There's the stuff that I like,
 Selections from The Red Mill Reneged? Who? Me?
 We'll, that puts us in fix; Sorry partner, but you know
 Radio and bridge don't mix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

He has a hand in the affair that double crossed a city.
 The companion feature is You're Only Young Once" starring Lewis Stone. Cecilia Parker and Mickey Rooney.
 This new comedy offers Holly woods conception of an ideal fam fly group Lewis Stone is the father, understanding and tolerant. Cecilia Parker is the daughter, just out of college and engaged to a mining engineer. Mickey Rooney is the son, playing his first grownup role. Others in the cast are Fay Hol- den as the mother, Frank Craven, Ann Rutherford. Eleanor Lynn, Ted Pearson, Sara Haden. Charles Pu- dels and Selmer Jackson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

Spot news Tie Grey has left her chlorine friends at the Club Hollywood and has joined the beauties in the chorus of the swanky International Casino Broadway Pretty she'll be in the Folies miss guess Bernard Rossel smiling photograph salesman has for you brides and groomsto-be. Rev. Theodore Bobilin has treat in store for his First Methodist ject then will be Abraham Lincoln and the Political Situation in Waterbury. Mrs Joseph McArdles forty five team of Watervlle have accepted the challenge hurled at them by the "Galtee Boys" of Washington Hill and the knucke brusing will take place at St. Mary's Hospital Nurses Home Wednesday evening" Feb ruary 16 The graduate Florence Nghtngalers of the institution will sponsor the battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
OVERLOOK MEMBERS
 TO HELP GRADUATES

The annual winter card party sponsored by the Overlook Cottage Park club was held last night in the gymnasium of the Kingsbury school. Proceeds will go to a fund for prizes for members of the grad uating class of the Kingsbury school.
 Arrangements were in charge of the clubs executive committee, headed by Frank Minnaman, presi- dent. Prizes were awarded and re- treatments were served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
THRILLING SERIES
 STARTING MONDAY
Adventures of Speed Gib= son to Be Broadcast
 Over Station VERY

Speed Gibson, youngest operator of the International Secret Police, soon leaves the airport at Alemeda, California, for China in his search for the Octopus" dangerous snug gler of a band of international smugglers. He will accompany his uncle, Clint Barlow, ace operator of the service, and Barney Dunlap
 Barney is the wise-cracking strong
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05
CHRISMON SOCIETY
 PLANS DISCUSSIONS

A series of discussion groups on the general subject, Problems Of Personal Adjustment" will be be- gun tomorrow afternoon by the Chrismon society of the First Con- gregational church. The subject to- morrow will be True Standards of Success" The discussion will be led by Patricia Thomas, Thomas Gif- ford, Gertrude Royce and Edward Huer.
 ture the Octopus" by getting their application card from their grocer next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

fin your column last evening from Helen M" and agree with her. If you ask me- the Waterbury boys don't know how to do the Big Apple. The only thing they can do that sssified lea hop The only thing they dance that is hard to do If they only could them
 selves with their shortegged trousers and sport shoes
 they would pass out. haven't had good dance part ner at the Park this season. They think they can 'truck" and shag but they can't get out and do the ''Big Apple" As for Waterbury winning the Apple" championship, don't worry, they won't even get the core They don't know what it is. Of the entered last Sunday night think that Cowboy Delaney and his girl the tops, but they only did two steps of the Big Apple. I am another dancer who doesn't want to see the championship go out of town M.HF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-05

The annual dinner of the ScOvilI Foremen's association will be held at The Elton to- night, 8 o'clock, and several hum dred persons are expected to attend. The principal address will be delivered by Prof. Howard w. Haggard of Yale university.
 Attorney Francis T. Reeves, secretary and general counsel for the ScoviIl Co.,, win act as tOastmaster. Club officers and officials of the company will be among the speakers.