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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD
Chief Thunder Cloud Is Glad He Needn't Really Scalp Girl <
Chief Thunder Cloud Is Glad He Needn't Really Scalp Girl
BY PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Hollywood-Chief Thunder Cloud knelt on the ground beside the limp figure of Marjorie Gateson, who had been killed during an ambush of the stagecoach. The redskin was intent on a job of scalping. He held a knife in one hand and with the otker grabbed the girls luxuriant hair (which had been combed and arranged for the occasion).
 Just then (surprise!' detach- ment of cavalry, riding hell-for- leather, came over the brow of the hill. Chief Thunder Cloud scuttled for his horse and went away from there.
 The soldiers couldn't catch him, but I found him few minutes la- ter. He was sitting in canvas chair and discussing opera with Preston Foster. It seems that both men have sung opera, and both are bar itones. Thunder Cloud also spent a year singing and playing guitar with an Hawaiian orchestra.
 He rather liked being an Ha- waiian. It was scarcely more out of character than his current role, which is that of Geronimo, leader of the Apaches. Thunder Cloud is a Cherokee, and for this picture he has to wear heavy makeup, and his nose and lips are built up with plastic material to make him look like the savage rebel.
 T certainly am glad they let the cavalry arrive in time" he said. Tt would have been very bad fer me to have to scalp Miss Gateson. You sec, I make western pictures out at Republic, and I'm always a good Indian. The kid fans wouldn't like it if they caught me off the reservation ....
 THIS INDIAN
 IS TALKATIVE
 He talks like that, and he is not what you'd call taciturn Indian. In fact, he is as voluble as a press agent.
 Neither is he a chief. You know really. there are very few Indian chiefs left. A chief was elected by a tribe for his accomplishments in battle. Today all tribal business is done by councils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
MoOies Playing
 Today
PoLI'S

One of the most distinctive per- sonalities of the entertainment world will appear in person tonight on the stage of the Loew-Poli thea ter, this famous personality being none other than the widely acclaim ed singing Troubadour, Nick Lucas.
 Lucas, a star of stage, screen and radio has had a truly outstanding career that dates back 20 years ago, and his career is still at top peak with. his latest step in a steady climb to fame, being his appearance on the Al Pearce radio program for 52 weeks. This is one of the big gest broadcasting successes on radio. MT. Lucas has also appeared at such famous night spots in Holly wood, as the Trocadero and the Cocoanut Grove; with the Kentucky Five on radio, on Broadway in the late Florenz Ziegfeld's Show Girl" and in such hit films as Gold Dig gers of Broadway" and many other notable productions.
 In support of this star attrac- ton is a group of novelty acts, among the performers-the sensa- tional Togo, performing breath taking aerial feats; Roy and Edith Roberts, brilliant tapesters; Saul Brilliant and Co, popular come dians, and Harriett Nawrot and Co.,, in a novel revue on roller skates.
 The musical background for this gala stage show will be furnished by Gus Meyers and the Loew-Poli, theater orchestra.
 On the screen is within the Law" from the Bayard Veiller stage triumph which depicts the story of a beauty who was framed" into prison .. and thought her heart was as hard as the jail walls that trapped her. See how "ladies of the big house" taught Mary Turner how to get strange dramatic re- venge .. and why she failed when love came along.
 In the leading roles are Ruth Hussey and Tom Neal, with a grand supporting cast headed by such stel- lar actors as Paul Kelly, Ann Nor riS, Sidney Blackner, William Gar gan, Rita Johnson, Lynne Carver, Jo Ann Savers and Samuel s. Hinds.
 On the same program is another smash hit, Winner Take All" with Tony Martin and Gloria Stuart.
 Coming Friday to Loew's PoH, is your reigning favorite as Queen of the Screen, lovely Jeanette Mac Donald, in her most glorious lit to date, Broadway Serenade," with Lew Ayres, Frank Morgan, Rita Johnson and Ian Hunter, with score of leading favoriteS in other supporting roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

The Dominion government already Is deluged with applications of Can- adian, British and American news papermen, photographers. newsreel camermen and radio broadcasters to accompany the party. Because of the limited space on the Royal Spe- cial, they will travel on the pilot train which precedes it.
 In eastern Canada the locomo- tives will be great coal burners with automatic stokers. Through the Rocky Mountains, oil burners will provide the power. On the west bound trip the king and queen will travel over the Canadian Pacific Railway and return via the Canad- ian National.
 NEXT: Entertaining the Royal visitors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
STRAND

Opening at the Warner Bros. Strand theater this afternoon for two day engagement is an all Italian program headlined by Ave Maria" starring Beniamino Gigli the world famous tenor.
 This, the feature attraction, is all- Italian talking and singing with super-imposed English titles. The remainder of the program, however, is entirely in Italian dialogue.
 In Ave Maria" Gigli renders sev- eral arias in the same brilliant manner in which he performed in leading countries throughout the world including the Metropolitan Opera House. It is safe to say that those who enjoy this type of music will be entertained beyond their expectations. The story of the film is also very interesting, thus mak- ing screen entertainment that meets with the appeal of everyone.
 As the second big feature of the program the management will proudly present "The Life of Pope Plus xI'. The picture has been termed as "one of majesty and truth" and brings to the screen for the first time a vivid portrayal of the life of the late Pontiff. Of course the film is only concerned scenes within the Vatican from the moment of his elevation to the throne of St. Peters to the time of his death.
 The comedy angle of this program will be handled by the favorite funster Henry Armetta, in another of his bowling hits, Home, Peace, Home'.
 Remember, this entire program will positively conclude it's engage ment with final performances to- morrow evening.
 Starting Friday the grand char
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
M The Local
 TheGterS
STATE

Claire Trevor and John Wayne in "Stagecoach" wisil a big support ing cast continues to draW great crowds to Warner Bros. State the- ater. Today marks the second day of its three day hold-over engage ment, so if you haven't seen it you'll have to hurry as performances to- morrow evening conclude it's en- gagement. Included on the same show as the second hit is the laugh riot "The Family Next Door" with Hugh Herbert in the chief role.
 Particular theatergoers are plan- ming to attend the mammoth Easter show treat opening on Fri day at the State. New styles, choco- late bunnies and Easter eggs are undoubtedly in keeping with the celebration of Easter festivities but, super entertainment also goes hand in hand in celebrating this event and when it comes to screen enter tainmnt the State "has what it takes" in always presenting the big gest and bests how in town.
 Three outstandig attractions will comprise the special Easter bill with the Three Smart Girls who enter tained you so thoroughly in the pie ture, "Three Smart Girls" return ing to the screen in the headliner 'Three Smart Girls Grow Up".
 Deanna Durbin, Nan Grey and Helen Parrish will portray the girls" and it is reported that the whole worldl has been eagerly wait-, ing for them to grow up and bring a picture such as this to the screen.
 Of course every Deanna Durbin picture is an event, and this one is more so because of it's background, large cast, delightful story and the songs featured. Imagine that de- lightful favorite, "The Last Rose of Summer" being sung by the glorious golden voice of Deanna. And pie ture that magnificent instrumental composition, "Invitatoin to the Dance" with the same delightful Deanna singing it for the first time with lyrics written especially for her. But that is not all the joyous entertainment in store for you when you see this grand picture at the State on Friday, Be among the first to see, hear and enjoy this youthful star in her newest screen achievement.
 The second big attraction will be Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Sulli- van in the stirring drama "Let Us Live". Fonda is said to surpass his brilliant performance in the recent Jesse James,.
 AS the third big feature the man. z agement will present Popeye the Sailor in his latest feature "Alad- din's Lamp. The film is entire ly in technicolor and brings to the screen the entire cast of the Popeye series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

run a short distance ahead of the royal special.
 g. The H. M. s. Repulse, which is bringing the party here rom England, will enter Canadian waters south of Newfoundland to avoid e and will proceed slowly nearing Canada as precaution against pos sible fog.
 10. To have a guard close to Their Majesties at all times, the government has assigned four of its crack "Mounties" as personal or derlies to the sovereigns. They will maintain their famed vigilance "A hours a day.
 The royal party will get it's first glimpse of Canadian soil when they arise for breakfast on May 15. The Repulse, arriving off Father Point during the night, will be met hy the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

acter actor, Charles Laughton will amuse Strand patrons in what is said to be his greatest role "The Beachcomber". Included on the same bill will be Secret Service of the Air" with Ronald Reagan in the leading role. This program has also been booked for only a two day showing. James Cagney in "The Oklahoma Kid" and Claudette Col bert in "zaza" opens Easter Sum- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
D. M. REG. Q. s. PAT. oFF.
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

John Mack Brown has appeared in over 40 films <. born at Dothan, Ala worked as an assistant football coach |. has been the leading man of many famous fem mine stars plays polo, tennis and swims does his own stunts in western pictures likes to sing and play rhythm on tablespoons !. .. recently signed new contract with Universal he'll make feature pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

of Arizona School of Mines. I thought I'd like to find some gold, too. But in college I got to studying Indian tribal songs and dances for a hobby, so after couple of years I quit and travelled with a chau- tauqua company"
 FIRST REAL
 INDIAN STAR
 Returning to Arizona, Thunder Cloud did some prospecting and studied voice. Got to be a concert baritone, and while on tour he met and married Frances Delmar, an actress who was part Indian. They have two sons now. He wanted to join one of the major opera com- panies, but in 1885 Fox signed him for an appearance in Ramona"
 That and a few other roles kept him in Hollywood. Nothing big though, until Paramount got him for the title role in Geronimo"
 So far as anybody knows this is the first time a real Indian has played such an important part.
 Daniels doesn't depend on the movies for living, though. He owns some gold, lead and silver proper ties in Arizona, and if he chose could just sit around and get fat. First thing he had to do to get ill character for this job was work few pounds off his midsection at the Paramount gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
CHERCHEZ LA CANINE

The trial of a shepherd dog on the charge of having killed a man forms one of the dramatic scenes of Almost Gentleman" new RKO Radio screen drama. James Ellison and Helen Wood play the roman tic leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05

Barbados has 8 slum- clearance plan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
FLOWERS FOR BILLIE

Twenty-four members of the crew of Metro Goldwyn- Mayors Maiden Voyage" contributed to an immense bouquet of Spring flowers which was sent to Billie Burke, recuperating at the Cedars of Lebanon hospital from broken ankle incurred on the set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05
MYRNA STUDIES SCRIPT

Awaiting the script of 'The Re- turn of the Thin Man" Myrna Loy is studying the scripts of the first two pictures. "The Thin Man" and After the Thin Man, to recapture the characterization of Nora Charles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-05


 My name really is Thunder Cloud, though. It seems that I was born during thunder storm. But my legal, registered name is Victor Daniels, which I inherited from my father.
 Incidentally, I'm one of a small number of Indians who are Ameri- can citizens and can vote. That's because I'm able to support myself and am not ward of the govern ment.
 When was born my parents were on their way to Arizona. They settled near Tucson and for a few years lived in a teepee. Then I was sent to an Indian school near there, and one day heard that my father had discovered gold. He made a very good living mining it.
 Since we .~.e so prospe"-'-~ I was able to attend the University
Evening star., 1939-05-11

days to come will not be darkened by
the smoke of cannons and bombs
1t is unfortunate that here in America
the people and statesmen who love and
cherish peace so greatly cannot by some
power persuade those abroad who are
obsessed by aggression to call off the
coming conflict. But after witnessing
certain reactions to the peace overtures
of our great President, this hope dimin-
ishes.
1t is in this realization, therefore, that
we must approach the problem from a
different angle. We cannot afford them
direct help other than by appeals to rea-
son. We can, however, through the mag
unanimous gesture of prayer seek to avert
the long dreaded conflict. May our spir-
itual meditation stimulate a moral re-
awakening among the statesmen on the
continent, and may the bonds of Chris
tianity draw the peoples abroad so close
together that no individual or group of
individuals can ever upon this earth
sever that golden cord.
BENJAMIN r. STICKNEY, Jr.
Nav 7
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Theater Exclusively for
Children Urged.
BIZ Thomas r. Henri.

TO the Editor Of The Star:
One reads and hears considerable
criticism of the younger generation and
probably it was always thus. However
much is being done to improve the
minds, morals and health Of our youth,
there is room for added improvements.
1t is well known that setting an ex-
ample is one OF the best teachers and
let me remind the elders who criticize
that those who live In glass houses can
not keep the children from looking in.
OF the many ways In which children
may be benefited there are perhaps
more worthwhile ones than theater,
but such theater would be great
Improvement. BY this mean theater
where motion pictures are shown ex-
clusively for children, only those that
are wholesome, understandable and in
teresting to them. Parents could accom-
pany their children If they wished or
leave them while they attended q the
ater showing adult pictures. This
would be a blessing in many ways to
both children and parents. 1t would
be necessary for parents to cooperate
with the theater In several ways, but
I cannot think Of any problem such q
project might encounter that could not
be worked out satisfactorily.
Alexandria, Va. MRS. s. M. SNOW.
May &.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Asks Equitable Enforcement
OF Pedestrian Law.


To the Editor of The Star:
Those of us who are cognizant of the
pedestrian regulations are impelled to
acknowledge at least their general COM
prehensiveness. The due and lawful ad-
ministering of these regulations will
obviously work incalculable good. Mani
festly, however, the carrying out of these
rules in keeping with established legal
principles is an indispensable condition
to the maintenance Of proper official
conduct. Blindness to established legal
principles in the administering OF these
regulations and an arbitrary conduct OF
causes or cases cannot obtain indefinitely
without evil consequences to us all.
For instance, Mr. Editor, If you under
take to walk across a street against red
light under circumstances where there is
no danger to you and an ofncer sees you,
he can give you a ticket and you will
have to pay fine or appeal from the
decision and under recent court rul-
ing give real estate bond in the sum
Of 500 or put up a cash bond of s25-to
test the correctness Of the decision. You
will not, or rather you cannot, escape
from the conclusion that the admins
tration of our pedestrian law (confessedly
a good and wise regulation according
to this arbitrary method Of procedure is
not only palpably incompatible with an
impartial dispensation of justice, but
fraught with dire consequences.
Alexandria, Va. EDMUND JAMES.
Nav 6.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Fleet REORGANIZATION

Apparently as part Of the policy
which dictated the recent surprise
orders curtailing the visit Of the
United States Fleet to Atlantic wa
ters and sent it back to the Pacific,
the Navy Department has announced
a speculation-provoking reorganiza-
tion of the Cruisers, Battle Force.
The most important feature of
the reorganization is the dismember-
ment of the new Atlantic Squadron,
created last fall during the Euro
pean crises which reached their cli-
max at Munich. The cruisers COM
posing the backbone of the squadron
are to go to the Pacific.
. Why? The Navy Department
yields no information. Is it because
Evening star., 1939-05-11
To Be or Not to Be

Pending before the Senate sub
committee handling the 1910 District
Supply bill, is a proposal involving
$22,400 which should be brought to
the attention of the community. It
would provide sixteen teachers to give
home instruction to children physi-
cally handicapped to the extent that
they cannot even avail themselves of
the special schools provided in the
District school system for handi-
capped children.
Such project has been operating
eXperimentally during the present
year under the auspices of the w. P.
A. and has provided instruction for
more than $50 shut-ins, both white
and colored.
For four years now the Board of
Education has sought to incorporate
this service as a part of the regular
educational program of the city.
Each time its modest request for
funds for six teachers to begin the
work has been cut from the budget
estimates by one of the agencies
handling 1t before it gets to Con-
gresS. This year the Budget Bureau
failed to approve the request.
In considering this budget item,
the following points seem pertinent:
l. Some $4,000 has already been
invested in this project by w. P. A..
and it will be lost if the work is per-
manently discontinued.
2 The teaching is done in the
clinics of five local hospitals as we'll
as in the homes for cardiac, crippled.
deaf and epileptic children as well
as some with defective vision.
3. Baltimore, New York, Boston,
and a number of other large cities
have such service as an integral part
OF their public education program,
according to school officials.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Military Visit

considerable Importance is at
tached to the courtesy visit" to Bra
zil of Brigadier General George c..
Marshall, named to succeed General
Malin Craig in August as Chief of
Staff of the United States Army.
The visit, at the invitation of the
Brazilian government, is expected to
cement further the military ties be-
tween the United States and South
America under the continental de-
fense plan enunciated by President
Roosevelt
Although details of the impending
discussions between General Mar
shall and the Brazilian military
chiefs have not been announced, it
is to be expected that they will yield
results of Importance to both coun-
tries in event of any threat against
the security of the American nations.
General Marshall's visit will be re-
turned by the Brazilian Armys Chief
OF Staff, General Goes Monteiro, the
War Department has announced.
The two generals are expected to ar
rive in the United States about
June %.
In the face of unsettled world af-
fairs, there is growing spirit of
solidarity among the American ma
tions. Their problems in event of
world conflagration will be similar
and their need for defense mutual.
Mutual discussions of such prob
lens constitute a realistic recogni-
ton of the trend of world affairs and
their import to the peaceful Ameri-
can nations. The visit of General
Marshall to Brazil and the return
visit to the United States of the Bra
lillian Army leader rank as among
the significant military events of the
times.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
THIS AND THAT
By Charles E. Trdce,Dell.

has used q bird bath. Did you know
that robin likes best to bathe in dent
at the base Of an oak tree where there is
good grass when the grass is heavy with
dew?
I'm that wild patch you spoke Of, II
you can include wild cherry tree, both
you and the birds will have rare treat.
Sincerely, B. J. r."
X
Planting Of wild cherry trees usually is
advocated to draw robins away from
commercial trees.
There can be no doubt that this is a
most valuable planting in an ordinary
home garden. for the reasons stressed
by our correspondent.
One may wonder whether a bird de-
liberately leaves part Of cherry in
order to attract insects, or whether 1t
just turns out that way.
At any rate, 1t works; that is the main
thing. We can leave the explanation
to others and accept the fact, as the
birds accept the insects.
Planting Of the wild spot in a garden
most often is around some one feature
which in the past seemed to lack at
tractiyeness. Our correspondent is fa-
vored by small stream of water and
natural growth. No wonder he has
many birds! An average suburban
dWeller has a much smaller place and
in most cases is constrained by the
neighborhood to keep everything trim.
1t must not be supposed that birds will
come only to the wild place. Nothing
could be farther from the truth Most
of them show no dislike for the mani
cured garden, but it is fact that they
permitted to become overgrown and
vines to run rampant.
Most suburban dwellers find that 1t
is more feasible to let some one spot
go wild" than to turn over their whole
yards to such treatment.
An unused place behind the garage,
or corner at the rear, or perhaps some
place in bend. which otherwise might
become neglected-then neglect it to
some purpose by Incorporating wild
cherry and other small fruit trees, black
berries, and so on.
Our correspondents idea of using
asparagus as a bird attractor is a good
one
"Sumac" Is a term which includes
many species, such as the poison ivy,
the fragrant sumac and the skunk bush.
There are several shrubs in the group.
These are admissible to the wild spot,
but we certainly could not recommend
poison ivy, even if it attracted that
most beautiful of birds, the bluebird.
A wild cherry tree, however. may be
planted any place, and always makes
a good addition. as well as acting as a
No. bird attractor.
Evening star., 1939-05-11

ton are still at swords points. So
far as the former is concerned, this
sentiment is so well developed, that
only about a tenth of those attend
ing the convention took the time to
sit in at the final meeting when
resolutions were adopted assailing
the New Deal, the rest presumably
being we'll satisfied that whatever
was said accurately would reflect
their views.
In these protests extreme as they
may be-Secretary Hopkins sees only
dull reading.
From situation such as that, the
country as whole can derive little
satisfaction.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Sees Danger in Banquets
For Congressman.


For Congressman.
To the Editor of The Star:
The menus have not been made public,
but on May 4 the Chamber Of Com
merce gave rs banquets to hundreds Of
Congressman.
The idea was to get "close" to the
Congressman in personal way in
order to prepare for the big push sched-
uled to start soon against the liberals
and the New Deal.
Personal" pressure from the reac-
tionary elements in the Chamber Of
Commerce is dangerous to every Amer
lean family 1t needs no Sherlock
Holmes to find out what the Chamber of
Commerce wants from these banqueted
Congressman.
The business confidence" propaganda
is Just blackmail racket. Big business
has been collecting dividends and bond
interest at the rate Of $5o,000,000 week
since January of this year. Yet 1t had
the audacity to pass resolution saying
that the New Deal minimum wage law
providing for an $1l-a-week scale blocks
the path to recovery"
May 6. GODFREY MONROE.