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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
.LOEW POLL OPENS
 NEW MOVIE SEASON
Cavalcade Coming Here From New Haven; "Al-
 giers" Tops List

The LoeW-Poli theater, will open it's new movie season tomor- TOW and this signifies that some of the greatest films that have ever been projected on the screen of this thcater will be shown.
 The official opening Of the New Season will be Ushcred in with a street parade tomorrow morning, and which will consist of a street parade with horses. ponies, floats, marchcrs and last but by no means the least, 8 of the beauties, whom you have seen in newspaper ads and magazines. The parade will start at 10:30, when the caValcade will come in from New Haven, with a State Police escort, it will be met at East Main street and Meriden road by the local portion, they will then march down East Main street to South Main street over South Main street to Grand street, to the City Hall, where they will be met by the city officials, then back to Grand to Bank. down Bank to Ex- change Place and to the LoeW- -Poli theater.
 Starting the new Movie Season off with bang, the screen of the LoeW Poli theater tomorrow will unfold the dramatic and intensely | thrilling tale of remote corner of the world in "Algicrs," which stars that smooth, suave idol of the fem mine fans, Charles Boyer, with this faVorite in the leading feminine roles Hedy LeMarr, the girl who made the whole world Lamar Con- scious' in her daring portrayal in the fore!gn-made Ecstasy" and lovely Sigrid Gurie," who made he. successful screen debut in The Ad ventures of Marco Polo"
 The picture which is set in the unusual and fascinating locale of the Casbah, the mysterious native quarter of Algiers, casts Boyer as the lovablc Pope Le Moko, notorious jewel thief, who has taken refuge here from the French police. For the Casbah takes the law into its own hands and protects its citizens with fierce loyalty.
 Thus far Pope has been satisfied to live in the safety of the Casbah | with his beautiful native sweetheart, Ines, portrayed by Miss Gurie. For in this little world he reigns as king, the head of his little band, the idol of all the strange and ex- octic women of the quarter
 But distinctly upsetting influ- ence enters the secene in the per- l son of Gaby, alluring Parisian tour ist, played by Hedy Lamar, and Pope is no longer content to remain within the confinjng limits of the Casbah. For the love of this beauti- iul creature he risks freedom, life,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
BOY MEETS GIRL
 ON STATE SCREEN
Smashing Broadway Stage Hit Opens Today With
 Cagney and O'Brien

A smashing stage success which ran for two years on Broadway and in 235 theaterS on the road, and now may be seen in it's film yer sion Is Boy Meets Girl" one of tho greatest comedies ever known, coming to the screen of the health fully air conditioned Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon for four-day stay.
 This picture is another of the ninety -four Movie Quiz contest pictures and should be seen by those theatergoers who intend to compete for one of the 5000 cash awards which total $250 GOO.
 James Cagney and Pat O'Brien are co-starred, being reunited again for the first time since they made Ceiling Zero" over two years ago. Previous pictures in which the two stars were teamed were grim and serious, but in this film Jim and Pat play their roles entirely for amusement value, and for the first time in their careers, they put on grand show of two typically Wacky Hollywood writers.
 They head cast which also in- cludes that pretty, blonde com edienne, Marie Wilson, in her first leading role-Said to be q natural" for her-Ralph Bellamy, in what is reported to be his best part since The Awful Truth" Dick Foran and Frank McHugh. Others are Bruce Lester, James Stephenson, Donnie Moore and Penny Singleton.
 The picture is based on the high ly successful stage play of the same name by Bella and Samuel SpeWack, and the screen version was prepared by the same two authors. The di- rector was Lloyd Bacon, ace box office" megaphoniSt Of the industry
 In bringing the play to the screen, the original was adhered to with en- tire fidelity. There is nothing miss ing Of the hilarious play built around the antics of the two ire sponsible writers who plan to make the still unborn child of studio ""'NA 'f.S '''b' tb ''b IiObiOII I)IILl4IE star. and then succeed beyond their widest expectations.
 With the baby star as its focal point, the picture is the same eX- travagant satire on Hollywood peo- pie and practices as the stage play was. Jimmy and Pat, of course, play the writers, while Marie is the wait reSa.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents the thrill ing drama Prison Break" with Glenda Farrell and Barton McIane co-starred in the leads. The film presents broad and powerful ar gument for reform in the state prison parole system with thrills and excitement predominating through out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Mothers and fathers who see in their children's talents riches and screen glory probably will be less eager to make the trek to Holly wood after the surprise police action against National Talent Pictures Corp. Pictured above are some of the young hopefuls inter rupted by a police raid during a rehearsal of Juvenile FOlIies of I939," OstensibIy scheduled to be produced as a picture by National Talents president, !. C. Overdorf, who was arrested on scharges of false advertising and other counts. shown at the left are bewildered parents and weeping children as they left the studio with hastily grabbed belongings. Many of the parents, who had travelled to H0I- IywOod at their own expense from all parts of the country in re- spOnse to the lure of cash and fame, refused to believe they had been deceived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
'TROPIC HOLIDAY
 STRAND FEATURE
Always Goodbye" Heads Twin Bill Beginning
 Sunday Afternoon

Attractions to be enjoyed today and tomorrow at Warner Bros. Strand theater include "Tropic Holiday" starring Bob Burns, Mar tha Rave, Dorothy Lamour and Ray Midland; also Woman Against Woman" with Herbert Marshall, Virginia Bruce and Mary AStor heading the cast.
 Always Goodbye" will say hello" to ardent Strand theater-goers when it makes it's debut at this theater Sunday, headlinine the fine twin feature bill which has been booked for q two erp" Icment of Sunday and Monday only.
 Those who D. to view the offing will be treated 10 mary surprising features. First, the picture co-StarS those eVer-and-incrCaSingly popular experts of the deeper tones of screen ramatics-Barbara StanWyck and Herbert Marshall.
 Then, Ian Hunter heads the fea- tured cast. Long film faYorite, the actors last film was the memorable ITO Mary-With Love"
 Next, it offers the debut Of little Johnnie Russell, the hve-year-cld
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Brooklyn tot who, reports have l., plays the focal role of the story around which all the groWn-up lives weave their destinios.
 Following this, the motion picture audience will meet again the newest of the "eXponents of the lighter vein" Cesar Romero, who in one amazing role with Sonia Henie sev- eral months ago. took the humCr- technique.
 So the story goes that Barbara StanWyck, in love, waiting for her eager young man who is speeding to City Hill to marry her. He is killed as his car crashes into a trolley. Stunned at the tragedy, she WandCrs toward the river where Herbert Marshall dcrel.ct physician, talks her out of suicide attempt. She faintS and the physician sees that she is taken to hospital, where her son is born.
 Marshall's sincere love for the brave girl; her love for her child (Johnnie RuSsclD; the love of foS- ter parents who adopt the young 8ter; the temperamental Parisian ardor Of Cesar Romero and the ulti- mate love which brings the story to a suspenseful conclusion create a beautiful saga with throbb!ng mes sage for today's Womanhood
 Featured in the supporting roles are Binnic Barnes and Lynn Bari
 Co-featuring the Strand program is another of those exciting MT. Moto Takes Chance" with Peter Lorre cast in chief role.
 On Tuesday the Strand will pre- sent Blockade" co-starring Henry Fonda and Madeleine Carr oil, also Passport Husbands" with Stuart Erwin and Joan Woodbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
JAN SAVITT AND
 BAND IN BRISTOL
Tophatters Being Brought Back to Compounce By
 Popular Demand

Following the record breaking ap- pearance of Kay Kyser last week, Lake Compounce presents another ace dance attraction this Sunday, by bringing to the Compounce Music Shell Jan Savitt and His Top Hat ters.
 Maestro Savitt, the violin playing musical director of XIV, together with his smooth entertaining or chestra, won the universal acclaim of dance patrons in a previous en- gagement at Compounce. Carlotta Dale, charming vocalist; Bon Ban, colored song stylist; Jerry Taps, dancer and the Peppers Trio" will aga.n be present to thrill the crowd with the.r excellent musical and entertainment features.
 Fifteen programs under the direc- ton of Jan Savitt are at present being carried weekly from XIV over the entire red network of NEG. An indication of the popularity of the ''Top Matters" can be gained from the avalanche of fan mail which followed the formation of the Top Matters Club of the Air. The Ses- sions of the club, which is a combined jam session, hot club and musical memory test, have been broadcast weekly on this program. A club membership is mailed to each person submitting suggestions for the broadcast.
 Jan is bringing to Lake Com bounce Sunday night the same great band that has won him fame over the airlanes, and is making limited tour of one night stands while va cationing from his duties as musical director of KYW, Philadelphia. The St. Oronzo Society of Bristol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
ACTOR AUTHOR

Reginald Owen, in addition to be- ing an actor, is successful play wright. One of his stories, Stable mates" written in collaboration, is currently in production at Metro GoldWyn-Mayer while a stage play will be produced in New York. He is currently appearing in "Three Loves Has Nancy" which stars Rob- ert Montgomery and Janet Gaynor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

Done oi the very few stars who have risen from the extra ranks, Janet Gaynor is now at the peak ot her fame . first acting was In Spanish spoken play at school . she was encouraged to try pictures by her stepfather |. after gradua- ton from high school, she worked as an usher .. first movie job was in a Hal Roach comedy in Decem- Der, 1924 received other bits, but took up secretarial training as a backstop . her latest picture fig 'The Young in Heart auburn hair, brown cyen likes to read biographies, mythology and travel books {. spends most of her free time on the beach of her Playa del Rey seaside home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

holds it's eighteenth annual celebra- ton at Lake Compounce Saturday night. Features of the evening in- clude a band concert, dancing, rob- lcrSkating and mammoth display of fireworks that will outshine any previous displays presented by the organization. The New Departure Band of Bristol will present a con- cert Sunday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
MoUie Notes
FIFTIETH ROLE

When Henry Kolker, veteran stage and screen character actor, joined the cast of "Too Hot to Handle" he played his fftieth role at Metro-Glodwyn Mayer Among them are the farir in Romeo and Juliet" and a French nobleman in Marie Antoinette."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
BOY APPLANDED

Alfalfa had q reason to be proud on the stage of Metro GoldWyn = Mayors latest Our Gang Comedy, "Aladdin's Lantern" After finish ing his song, .I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" the entire com pany, crew, extras, and fellow actors applauded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
VAN AS COLONEL

Hunt Stromberg, producing Met ro-GoldWyn-Mayer Sweetheart" and Northwest Passage" always refers to his director, w. s. Van Dyke, as Colonel" He is probably the only person at the studio who always gives Van Dyke his official title.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
CHANNEL TRIP

Rosalind Russell, currently in England appearing in Metro-Gold- Wyn-Mayer's British production of "fhe Citadel" is planning to take in the openings of stage plays in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
DIET DISCUSSED

Every day following lunch, Direc- tor Norman Taurog asks Spencer Tracy what he had to eat. The star of Boys Town" is fifteen pounds lighter than when he completed work in Metro GoldWyn Mayer's Test Pilot" while Norman Taurog has gained five pounds since com pleting his last film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
SUN TANNER

Janet Gaynor, who is co-starred with Robert Montgomery in Metro GlodWyn-Mayer's Three Loves Has Nancy" has one of the finest sun tanS of any Hollywood star. She spends every weekend at her beach home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
NAPOLIANIC FAN

Edward Raquello, who appears as Napoleon in Metro -Goldwyn Mayors The Man On the Island" has q library Of more than eighty Napole- onic books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
TEAMED AGAIN

Mickey Rooney is playing his sec ond role with Spencer Tracy in M etro = G 0 ldywn Mayors Boys Town" He was previously cast With the star in Captains Courageous"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

Una Merkel made her first screen appearance as the sister" Of Lillian Gish in picture that was never released.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-26

NEW s"ov -rr rs.. wU,Rs, SUN.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
SUNDEN DEATH OF
MRS. j. G.. BRINTON

Considerable surprise was caus-
ed yesterday afternoon by the an
nouncement of the sudden death of
Mrs. ]. G.. Brinton. She was TAX
en- suddenly sick the latter part Of
last week by inflammation of the
stomach, but was improving from
this, able to take and retain nour-
ishment, and in as fair way to
recover as could be expected. Yes
terday afternoon she felt so much
better that she wanted to sit up,
and probably continued it too long,
overtaxing her strength. Dark
spots were noticed making their
appearance under the skin, the
doctor was sent for, but she died
in fifteen minutes. She was very
fleshy woman, and the death no
doubt resulted from fatty degener-
alton of the heart, the immediate
cause being a blood clot that stop
ped circulation. Mrs. Brinton rare
ly went out from her own home,
and was not much known outside
her immediate circle of friends.
She was fifty years of age. The
funeral will take place on Friday.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
SEED FARM FOR

AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT
Members of the committee ap-
pointed by the trustees of the new
experiment station at Newark, to
select farm for experimental pur-
poses have been looking at one or
two places in the neighborhood at
Dover, but as yet have made no
selection. A farm of about one
hundred acres in good state of cul-
tivation, with dwelling house and
the necessary outbuildings is de-
sired. Manlove Hayes, Esq, a
member of the committee, said
that the idea was to lease a farm
for term of years, and that per
sons that desired to dispose of
property in this way were request
ed to notify the committee at once.
The farmers and fruit growers in
this neighborhood, and especially
the Grangers throughout the State,
are very much interested in the
success of the experimental station
at Newark and are anxious that
the branch station should be locat-
ed near Dover or Milford.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
For Building Program Largely En-
anced by PWA in Kent County

In view of the effort that is be-
ing made to interest the various
agencies of the state in a building
program to be largely financed by
.P. w. A. allotments the attention
of unemployed workers in the
county is called to the provisions in
such contracts that all labor must
be secured through the State En-
ployment Service or a recognized
union. One such contract to CON
struct a sewer in the west section
of Dover has already been adver-
tised for bids. AS P. w. A. funds
are matched by state or local con
tribItions additional work will be
awarded. Registered applicants in
the Delaware State Employment
Service will be picked from the
files and referred to the contractors
as help is needed. 1t has been the
experience of the local Office that
in every community there are GER
tain unemployed workers who fail
to register and who therefore are
not put to work on these construc-
tion projects. The State Employ
ment Service is not a branch of
any relief agency, but a govern
ment supported Office set up to
serve the needs of any unemployed
person as well as to find the best
qualified available worker for en-
ployers desiring additional help.
Skilled and unskilled workers who
are looking for work should con-
tact the local ofiece in the Court
House and register. This will give
the employment service a complete
file of competent workers to refer
to contractors and will assure local
labor of a preference in this work.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
SAFE OPENED
IN GRAVEYARD
Three Alleged To Be Involved
Are Later Robbed By
Woman, Police State
ARRESTS BEING MADE

Following some detective work
by w. w. Moore and Harry jack
son of the Milford police, Harvey
Newman, Alex. Baynard, and Mat
thew NAPLES. young Negroes, were
arrested last week in connection
with series of robberies in Mil
ford According to a story pub
Iished in Journal-Every Evening,
Newman was charged with bur-
glary and NAPLES and Baynard
with receiving stolen goods. They
were arraigned before Justice of
the Peace Harry B. Thaw, and
each held under $500 bail for court.
In default of bail they were COM
mitted to Dover Jail. On Monday
night of last week the filling sta
tion of w. r. Wright, at the Har-
rington boulevard intersection, was
entered and $50 in money, rifle,
bicycle, and other articles stolen.
The next night the Office of O. Van
Nuis Wilkerson, who has a brick
manufacturing plant there, was en-
tered and a small safe and some
Office equipment stolen. The stol-
en- property amounted to about
$50. officers Moore and Jackson
learned that the safe had been TAX
en- to the Episcopal Cemetery and
opened there. After the division
of the spoils, the officers say the
three Negroes went to the home of
a Negro woman who got them in
toxicated, and then, it is said, rob-
bed them of the stolen money A
warrant has been issued for her
arrest but she has fled this vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
FRUIT SWINDLERS DOWN
STATE

Be certain Of your man before
putting your property at his dis
posal. This is a good advice in the
light of the following experience
Of some Georgetown farmers, as
given in the Wilmington Evening
Journal: Some two or three weeks
ago well dressed, well spoken
man, visited Georgetown, Del,
claiming to be a member of firm
Of commission merchants in Wash
ington, by the name of Lincoln and
Layton. He prevailed upon young
man of that town, James H. Nc
Glothen, to take the agency of the
firm. A few days ago several
shippers sent car or two of
peaches, berries etc, and not re-
ceiving the prompt pay promised,
called on the agent. The latter
wrote several times to Washington
and receiving no answer went him
self, but to his dismay found that
no such firm existed. The bogus
firm had secured several hundred
dollars worth of fruit for nothing
Charles Nye. of Georgetown, is the
heaviest loser.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
Planes Bomb" Hawaiian
Waste With Tree Seeds

Honolulu. - Millions of live
bombs" consisting of tree seeds are
being dropped upon barren and in
accessible regions of Hawaii by the
United States army air corps in an
effort to reforest denuded mountain
areas. The bombs" are filed with
tightly packed seeds of the koa. sill
yer waffle and ironwood trees.
Remote Kauoi island, one hun
ored miles northwest Of here, is one
scene of the bombing"
Tree seeds have been successfully
planted by air for nine years in the
territory, army authorities said. In
1873 the army co-operated in the
first of such experiments ever tried
IN America. Seeds dropped at that
time sprouted and took root, result
ing in the reforesting of a large
area.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
Queen Mary Discloses
Mind Is on Exiled Duke

Cardiff, Wales.-Queen Mary has
not forgotten her eldest son, whom
she has not seen since December
IL. 1896, when he abdicated as King
Edward VII and went into exile, it
was disclosed.
Touring the poverty-stricken areas
of South Wales, the queen visited the
Welsh National museum here and
asked to see the regalia of the
prince of Wales. The visit was not
included in her itinerary
She stood for a long time in
thoughtful silence before the glass
case containing the purple velvet
and ermine robe and other regalia
worn by Edward-now the duke Of
Windsor-when he was invested as
prince of Wales at Carnarvon in
1911. Then she turned and sadly
studied photograph of the then
boy prince in his robes of state.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
BEACH
WILDLIFE BODY
$50 Farmers, Fishing Party
Boat Captains Hear Head
of New State Group
STOKESBURY PRESIDES

Organization of the third chap
ter of the United Farmers and
Sportsmen Of Delaware, was start
ed last week in the community hall
at Bowers Beach More than $50
men, including party boat opera
tors and farmers from the Bowers
Beach, Little Creek, and Leipsic
areas, attended the meeting. M c.
Dagger, of Dover, one of the chart
er members and organizers Of the
Delaware Game and Fish Protec-
tive Association, opponents of the
new United Farmers and Sports
men, opened the meeting. Arthur
StokeSbury, Jr., of Bowers Beach,
presided. Speakers included Pat
rick Morgan, acting president of
the United Farmers and Sportsmen
and ]. NJ. Rhodes, who has been
assisting Mr.. Morgan in the forma-
tion of the new organization. Mr.
Stokesbury was selected as tenn
porary chairman and Marion Stew
enson, of Frederick, temporary sec
retary. The chapter held an or
ganization meeting Tuesday even
ing at o'clock in the Frederica
Fire Hall. Forty-two persons at
the meeting signed up for member
ship. Mr.. Morgan said no elective
or appointive officers will be elig-
ible to hold Office in the United
Farmers and Sportsmen. There
are forces at play in this state
which keep the farmers from or
ganizing and securing their rights.
We hope to organize the farmers
so they can secure their share.
Mr.. Morgan urged the party boat
operators of Bowers Beach and
other shore points to join the new
organization. IF you are not sat
isfied with the party boat license
fee or the way the Board of Game
and Fish Commissioners collects
the fee, you can make your COM
plants through the United Farm
ers and Sportsmen. We need the
help of you men to combat the
pollution situation in New Castle
County and you will need our help
to secure improvements you wish.
Our present Game and Fish Com
close their eyes to
abuses. If the little fellow fails to
get dog license he is fined; if the
big fellow dumps sulphuric acid in
a river and kill a whale he is a
There is no reason for
the Board of Game and Fish Com
buying fish and placing
them in polluted waters" Jules
Dewey, director of the Claymont
Chapter of the United Farmers and
formerly a chapter of
the Delaware Game and Fish Pro-
tective Association, as we'll as sew
eral Christiana Chapter members
attended the Bowers meeting.
Smyrna times., 1938-08-11
TOWNSEND GARDEN WEDDING
Miss Leola L.RatIedge, Near Town
send Weds A. NJ. Anderson

A quiet wedding took place in
the garden of the Ratledge home
near Townsend, on Saturday JuIv
80, when Miss Leola Lyons Rat
ledge was united in marriage ia
Mr.. Arthur M Anderson, Of New
York. The ceremony was perform
ed by the Rev. Earl NJ. Shocklev
of Dover The bride who was
given in marriage by her brother
L. Edward Ratledge, wore dusty
pink lace and carried white lilies
and baby's breath. She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Louise
Ratledge, who wore blue lace and
carried pink tea roses. The groom
was attended by his brother, Mr.
Clifford Anderson, of Glen Ridge
N. J. Mendelssohn's wedding music
was played by Mrs. Ronald w. Fry
a niece of the bride. Those pres
ent at the ceremony We're the i'm
mediate families of both the bride
and groom, and the aunts and
uncles of the bride. Mr.. and Mrs
Anderson left after a wedding
breakfast for a two weeks motor
tour amid showers Of rice and good
wishes.