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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
ESPIONAGE TRIAL. IS CONTINUING.
Identity of Persons Ac- cused of Gathering War
 Secrets to Be Revealed
BY ALAN McELWAIN United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 Los Angeles, Feb. 23-(UP)-The government, resuming its prosecu- ton of three persons charged with espionage, was expected to reveal today the identity of persons sus- pected of gathering American de- fense secrets in behalf of Japan.
 The prosecution hinged on an all legedly discriminating letter contain ing names of Japanese said to be spying out United States Naval secrets.
 The letter was left in a suit sent to the cleaners by Mikhail Gorin, Pacific Coast manager of the Soviet Travel Agency Intourist, Inc. Gorin, his Russian wife, Natasha, and Hafis Salich, naturalized Russian and former employe of the Naval h. telligence, are charged with espion- age and conspiracy which carry maximum prison sentence of 42 years.
 Letter Is Copied
 Found by an alert cleaning truck driver. the letter was taken to Hol- lywood police and copied, along with the drawings attached to it, before being returned to the Gorins. U. s. Attorney Benjamin Harrison's first witness today was police captains secretary, Isabel Frederickson, who made the copy. When the copy is identified. the way will be open for Harrison to read the letter and the names of the Japanese suspects in- to the court records.
 In his opening statement, Harri- son charged that Gorin had been sent here by the Soviet government specifically to obtain information regarding this country's national de- fense. He said he would prove that statement in the course of the trial.
 List of Jap Agents
 A list of Japanese agents is among data which the government charges Salich filched from the Naval Intel- ligence files and sold to Gorin. Other information dealt with the Japanese Navy and Japanese munitions pur- chases in this country which had ben gathered by American Naval Intelligence agents.
 Another important witness on call for today's session was H. L. Stan- ley, who was colleague of Salich in the Naval Intelligence bureau at San Pedro. The indictment charges that Saline once confided to Stanley that he had Soviet market for stolen navy secrets. Stanley claimed Salich told him that he had just d;ned with Gorin, and had been of- fared $50 or $40 month to steal documents.
 Salich is a former Berkeley, Cal, police officer who was loaned to tie Naval Intelligence because of his proficiency in languages. The in- dctment charges that he was paid SI,700 in all by Gorin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Market Opens Firmly, But Trading Very Dull
DuPont Gained Over Point But Other Leaders Not So
 Well-Most Utilities Registered Small Gains

Most of the Utilities registered small advances. Steers were little changed. Motors easde. aRils were mixed in Q narrow range.
 U. s. Steel opened at 59 5-8 up 1-8; Bethlehem 69 1-4 unchanged; New York Central IS unchanged; Great Northern 24 3-4 of 1-8; Penn sylvania Railroad 20 IA up 1-8; Chrysler "A IA ex-dividend, oil IA: General Motors 47 1-4 oil 1-4; Consolidated Edison B 1-8 up 5-8; North American 1000 shares at 20 up 3-8; and Macy 42 up 1-4.
 Copper shares were mixed in dull turnover. Homestake Mining made a small advance. U. S. Smelling was unchanged at 54 3-4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
MONTANA COWBOYS ORGANIZE

Great Falls, Mont.-(UP)-Mon- tana cowboys have decided that with the steady decrease in the COW boy profession something must be done to perpetuate the tradition. With che Montana Cowboys as- sociation already in existence, a second one is now being organized in the Billings district. Membership will be open only to bona fide cow boys and to the sons and daughters of old-time range riders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
N. '. Bank 2 Trust Stocks
 The R. z. 0riggs Co.
DICE CLICK OFF ARREST
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS

New Britain, Conn. (UP) - Police Sergt. James F. Kelly's ears were particularly keen when he cropped into restaurant for a cup of coffee. Prom back room he heard fSmiliar clicking noise. Wien he left the restaurant he had eight men under arrest. There was only 85 cents in the pot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial EditOr)

New York, Feb. g - (U.Po - Stocks and bonds opened steady to firm in dull trading on the Stock Exchange today. Cotton futures were point lower to 4 points higher.
 DuPont gained l 1-2 to 148 l-2 on the first sale. Other changes among the leading stocks were fractional.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
WOODWARD POST
 PLANS MEETING
LegiOnnaires Gather To- morrow to Make Plans
 For Anniversary
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone S75

February 9. 1859 Leroy G Woodward Post, American Legion will make plans at their meeting Friday night for the goth anniver- sary celebration of the legion on March IS. The auxiliary will par ticipate. The program will include a speaker from the state who will give a history of the legion for the past 209 years. Members of the com mittee in charge are: Chairman Donald Perry; Frank Roberts, Noel Stewart, Neil Machines. John T. Miller, John Diminco, Michael Rob- erts and Edwin Mix. There will be a national broadcast in connection with the anniversary celebration.
 The monthly well baby confer ence was held Tuesday afternoon in the Community House. Two children received the second does of toxoid and one child received the firts dose. Other children received physical examinations. Dr. Royal Meyers was the attending physician, assisted by Miss Rosemary O'Neill. The volunteer workers were Mrs. Albert Fusonie and Mrs. Austin Allyn.
 Eight local aliens will be laid off by the WPA March 5, as the result of an announcement made by V. J. Eullivan Works Progress adminis- trator. According to the announce ment, no alien, even If he has de- clared his intentions to become a citizen prior to June 2l. 1888. will be retained on WPA. The layoff will be determined by the New Haven office. At present there are 60 employed in WPA work here.
 Mrs. Martha Watkins of Bowers street announces the engagement of her daughter, Barbara. to Brewster Reichenbach, son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Reichenback of Woodbury. The wedding will take place in the spring.
 Squadron No. 5, Sons of the American Legion, will meet in the Legion Club rooms Thursday at 7:30 ?. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Gct-Together Enjoyed

A Get Together" of the members and friends of the Center Congre- gational church was held at Beecher Memorial hall, Tuesday night, with large number in attendance. En- tertainment included a play with the following members of the Pil- grim Fellowship, taking part, Robert Winters, Frederick Megin. Clifford German, Jean Northrop. Nellie Roz- dilski; monologue by Rev. Orin Dice, stunts in which Richard Will son, Mrs. Henry Norton, Mrs. Charles D. Winters, Miss Esther Bronson, Mrs. Grace Webber and Mrs. Margaret Northrop took part, community singing and social danc- ing Refreshments were served. The committees in charge were, refresh- ments, Mrs. Charles Rogers. Mrs. John Warner and Mrs. Wm. Tyrrell. Entertainment, Rev. Orin Dice, Wal ter Wilson and Clifford German.
 Friday which will be observed as World Day of Prayer and in which all faiths and creeds, all over the civilized world will join, will be ob- served at the Center church, at 7:30 p. m. There will be a prayer and mu- sical service.
 Carl Mattson, tax collector wishes to call attention to the fact that the old age assistance tax is due this month. If not paid before March 1st, one dollar is added to the tax.
 Senator Claude V. Badger has been made an honorary member of the Conn State police.
 Mrs. c. V. Badger president, ana Mrs. Charles D. Winters, vice-pres- ident of the Wolcott Woman's club, were guests of the Waterbury Wo- mems club, Tuesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. D. H. Pierce and Mrs. Edward Libbey of Bristol, spent Monday as guests of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Klemke.
 The Wolcott Volunteer Fire de- partment will hold a dance at the fair grounds Saturday night.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wm. Klenike. of the Cemetery road. have been entertain ing Mrs. Anne MacIlory, of Holton Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Tax relief is to be given large fam flies and those least able to bear the burden in the Netherlands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
STEWART
 COMPLETES TEST
Boy Scout Passes First Aid Exam at Community
 Hall Wednesday
OAKVlLLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babin 1877 Watert0wn Avenue

The members of the Boy Scouts met at the Community hall last eve- ming with their scoutmaster, Walter Thorne, and assistant scoutmaster George Gilchcrist. Instructions were given in First Aid, Signalling, Com pass, followed by the regular period of games.
 Richard Bares passed the second class Judging tests. Harry Hassell passed Second class tracking tests, Wilson Lindsay passed tracking and Scout pace, Edward Stewart passed the First Glass First Aid Tests.
 The boy scouts attending were: Sheldon Oyerbaugh, Walter Over baugh, Howard Overbaugh, Clar- ence Koslosky, William Mcbride, Jo- seph LeClaire, Wilson Lindsay, Earl Taylor, Herbert Shaw, Jr., Hercules Nardi, Richard Bares, Joseph Char righer. Erward Stewart, Walter Thorne, Jr. Harry Hassell, Robert Hassell John Eastwood, Joseph Stockno, Attilio Zaccaria, Emile Wildman, Villa imAnderson, and Howard Ande, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Russians are fishing for salmon through the ice in the Nikilaievsk region to increase the cavier syppE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23
Court of Honor

At the Court of Honor Monday evening, Howard Ande Jr. was made a Life Scout, which makes him the highest ranking scout, active in the troop. At the same meeting, Richard Koslosky was made Star Scout making him the second highest ranking active scout.
 At the same meeting, William Me- Bride was made First Class Scout, and Wilson Lindsay, Second Class Scout. Howard Ande passed the Safety, Conservation, and Reading, Merit Badge Tests, and Richard Koslosky, passed Zoology, Physical Development and Handicraft Merit Badge tests.
 The World Day of Prayer
 The World Day of Prayer at the Christ Church. Watertown in the Guild Room Friday afternoon at 200 D. m. This is a Union-Service of ali the Protestant Churches in Watertown and Oakville. Presidents of the Ladies Groups in the local Congregational church are asked to take delegations. The local church will also have part in the program.
 Choir Rehearsals
 The Congregational Church Jun- for choir will rehearse Saturday eve- ming at 6:30 o'clock; the Senior choir at 7:30 o'clock. Rehearsals have already begun on the Eastern Cantattas. The Church music sea- son reaches its height at Easter.
 "Over The Garden Walp
 lover The Garden Wall", three act comedy will be presented at the All Saints church hall March 4th, at TOO o'clock, sponsored by the members of the Young Peoples Fel- lowship society. Mrs. Edward R Merrill, is the director. Other book ings are being arranged, according to Mrs. Merrill, who has received bequests for the play from several out of town societies.
 Local Pastor Speaks In Waterbury
 Rev. Oscar L. Locke, pastor of the Union Congregational church will be the guest speaker this evening at 7:45 o'clock at the First of a series on Thursday evening, Lenten ser. vices. Rev. Conner R. Lewis, pastor of the Third Church will speak in Oakville this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Squadron No. 5, Sons of the American Legion. will meet in the Legion Club rooms Thursday at 7:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

NEW YORK CURB Cities Service ............... Flee. Bond & Share. ........
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

During Q recess of the meeting Mrs. Charles H. Tyrrell, Henry Nor- ten and Walter Wilson who had previously been appointed. conferred oe the question of the proposed ed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-23

Carl Mattson, tax collector, wishes to call attention to the fact that the old age assistance tax is due this month. If not paid before March lst, one dollar is added to the tax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

Many of Colombias practicing physicians were trained in Ger many.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

months while Boyer seeks work They give up luxurious prospects of their forthcoming marriages to prove themselves worthy of the great love that has smitten them.
 The sacrifices each goes through coupled with an ill-fated accident to the girl on the day of their long, awaited reunion, provide absorbing dramatic moments. Believing she has been maimed and torn between love and what she now considers her duty, the young woman deliber- ately disappears without permitting Boyer to know of her plight-a ligh; which would make her a burden not wife.
 The story reaches novel ending preceded by refreshing series oi dramatics conflicts which heightens the entertainment of the picture.
 Two very tuneful songs are sung by Miss Dunne in the course of the film. Appearing in support of the stars are Lee Bowman, Astrid All wyn and Maurice Mosovich.
 On the same program is a daring story Of Tommy gun gang rule, and the lone invader who smashed g sWeepstake ticket racket Under cover Agent" featuring Russell Gleason and Shirley Deane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
MoDie Gossip
BOB KEEPING BUSY

Bob Hope has a busy season ahead. On completing 'Never Say Die" he immediately went into the new comedy, Some Like It Hot" with Shirley Ross and Gene Krupa, the famous drummer, and in April Hope is scheduled to start "The Cat and the Canary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
BOYER AND DUNNE
 TOP POLI'S CAST
"Love Affair" Starts To- day Along With "Under=
 cover Agent"

Irene Dunne, who has been as- soclated with madcap comedy characterizations in recent screen offerings, portrays serious TO- mantle role that stands out as one of the finest performances in her brilliant career in Love Affair" which opens at the Loew Poli Theater, for a four day engagement with starting performances this afternoon.
 Co-starred with Miss Dunne, is the very popular Charles Boyer, and Love Affair" marks their first pie ture together. AS romantic team, Miss Dunne and Boyer make an ideal pair. The actress plays the part Of luxury-loving beauty, while Boyer is seen as a notorious Continental play boy, with a hum dred hearts from the social register The pair meet or board an ocean liner bound from Naples to New York where each is scheduled to marry into money.
 This common bond draws them together. Their casual friendship suddenly ripens into a warm and genuine romance, although neither has anything to offer the other but love.
 A pleasing interlude on the picturesque Portugese island of Ma deria adds, zestful touch to the story, which traces the develop ment of the tender romance up to their arrival in New York. Here they decide to separate for six
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
LAUGH PROVOKERS
 TOP STRAND FILM
Topper Takes A Trip Features Popular Team
 of Bennett and Young

Attractions concluding their en- agreements tomorrow evening at Warner Bros. Strand theater in- clude "Gunga Din" starring Cary Grant, Victor McLaglen and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., also Richard Dix and Lucille Ball in Twelve Crowded Hours"
 Ninety minutes of helpless laugh ter are in store for theatergoers at tending the Strand over the week. end for starting Sunday this theater brings back to it's screen the laughable MT. Topper in his latest howl Topper Takes a Trip" star ring Constance Bennett and Roland Young.
 Those who intend to view the of- fering are advised to hold their sides during its presentation as Topper and his "spook" girl friend are said to be even funnier than in the first Topper picture. Laugh follows laugh with the entire cast up to new pranks; which means prob ably one of the funniest pictures ever made.
 The story of the film concerns the mad, merry antics of Constance Bennett, as Marion Kerby and Ro- land Young, as Cosmo Topper. h. cidentally both stars scored bril- liantly in the same roles in the first Topper picture a year ago. This years picture portrays Cosmo Top per, as the banker who manages to slide into martial and fiscal diffi- culties when Miss Bonnet "philan- tropically" takes a hand in his af- fairs.
 Billie Burke, one of the screens most popular comediennes, who achieved wide acclaim last year as MT. Topper's wife is again gullible Mrs. Topper who gets into a whole series of strange scrapes when she is followed to the Riviera by MT. Top per.
 Alan Mowbray who recently reached new comic heights, is cast as MT. Peppers valet and manages to infllse his duties with dash of hilarity and complicate his actions with his usual unique logic. Furthering the complications of the finn is the appearance of Miss Kirby's phantom fox-terrier, MT. Astor, who is too lazy to disappear completely, and usually compro- mises with one half or another. New additions to the comedy cast include Alexander Darcy who con- tributes portrayal of penniless man-about-town with fine flair for love-making Franklin Pangborn, Verre Teasdale and Paul Hurst are also importantly cast.
 The co-feature "Fisherman's s Wharf" is an entertaining story of a waterfront orphan and his adopted family" Bobby Breen is cast in the starring role and assisting him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

are such favorites as Leo Carrillo, Henry Armetta, Lee Patrick and last not least, Slicker, the seal, who was last seen in Spawn of the North"
 Coming to the Strand on We'd nesday is another fine twin feature bill headlined by "The Little Prin- cess" starring Shirley Temple with a star-studded cast; also Peter Lorre in MT. Moto in Danger Is- land" Pick of the pictures programs coming soon include "Huckleberry Finn" and "The Three Musketeers; :" Made For Each Other" and King of Chinatown" "Ice Follies of 1939' and "Everybody's Baby" and "Stagecoach" and "Wife, Husband and Friend" among many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
CHICKENS AS HOBBY

Silver-crested poultry is Guy Kib- bees latest hobby. He has stocked his North Hollywood ranch with four pairs of the beautiful birds. He will raise them as ornaments only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
TOILED AT TILL

PULLED AT TILL
 Sheila Darcy, exotic brunette who plays the feminine role next in im- portance to Barbara Stanwyck's in Paramount's Union Pacific" came to pictures from behind the cash ier's desk in one of Hollywood's $ fashionable luncheon spots.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
KRUPA's COMET PARTY

Gene Krupa, famed swing drum mer now working in Some Like It Hot" at Paramount, hosted Holly. woods first comet party. He had Bob Hope, Shirley Ross and other players over to his house to look at comet through his two-inch tele- scope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
COMPUTING DON

COMM O IINU DUN
 One of Hollywood's outstanding commuters is Don Ameche, who lives in the San Fernando Valley 25 miles from Paramount studio, where he is working now with Claudette Colbert in Midnight" Ameche drives the round-trip daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
METHODIST CHOIR
 TO SING TONIGHT

The following members of the First Methodist church choir under the direction of Charles w. Platt, organist and choir director of the Methodist church choir, will take part in the Passion Play at the Second Congregational church to- night.
 Mrs. Charles Toleman, Mrs. Ron- aid Jones, Mrs. Thomas Finlay, Mrs. George w. Belcher, Mrs. Joseph Schilling, Mrs. Harold Wright, Mrs. c. L. Clark, Ruth Booth, Ella Well lington, Lillian Underhill, Mrs. Elsie Hallway, Mrs. Oren Maxim, Gratia Booth, George w. Belcher. Wilfred Semmens, Harold s. Wright, Rollin Powell, Roger Seaver and William M. Blair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14

MATINEE ONLY-aLoNE HANGER RIDEsA AINn-Chapter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-14
} HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD
Mob Scenes bySouvenir- -Swiping ans Make Stars Mad, Studios Glad
But Clever Ruse, Like Those Used by Blond At Bell" Preview, Often Delights Actors
T. M. REG. U. s. PAT. OFF.
BY PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Hollywood.-Practically all actors and actresses hate fans. say fans as contraction of fanatics" and ] do not mean the dozens of millions of people who like movies and have a normal curiosity about screen celebrities.
 ! do mean the jostling, gibbering impudent, hysterical mental cases whose assaults upon stars have wrongly come to be regarded as manifestations of public esteem.
 The other night after a mobbed pruview on Hollywood Boulevard an actor told me why he and his frat erllity hate fans.
 @It isn't as though hese imps really admired us" he said. They're rude and surely and mean. Tonight thOy tore off L-S corSage and stole my pen.
 "These kids don't want our autographs as souvenirs; they sell 'em They're vandals that get some sort of kick out of abusing people who are in the public eye.
 "And the studios encourage 1t. They think it's swell publicity" BLOND HAS CRASHING WAYS
 Often the stars are amused as well as flattered by willy and nervy tactics. In San Francisco, where "Alexander Graham Bell" was pre- viewed, I saw a girl crash every thing on a busy days program with the help of some of the players.
 A stocky little blond of about 18. she first showed up in the grand stand at the Civic Center in the morning, when Don Ameche was made mayor of Treasure Island.
 Leaving with the guests, she got into one of the 60 waiting automobiles with some explana- ton of not being able to find her own party. So she rode to the
 fair and took in a few of the
 exhibits before crashing the
 crowded luncheon on the arm of an astonished man with
 badge
 Then we all went out and toured the grounds on those so-called elephant trains" The blond could mt bluff her way aboard so she grabbed a handrail and trotted next to Sonia Henie and Cesar Romero. Miss Henie, giggling, suggested that she must be tired and wouldn't she like to sit on Messiah Romero's lap.
 AND WAS
 HIS BEARD RED!
 So the strange blond sat on the full-bearded actors lap. He looked very uncomfortable. Whenever he tried to protest, Miss Henie would say, Stay where you are, am not jealous. had him all morning.
 Pretty soon we went to see
 the picture. The blond went,
 too, and thought it very fine
 show. On the way out she asked
 Romero for his badge. He
 thought it was just a souvenir
 by that time, for we were leav-
 ing the fair. But it got her into
 the dinner at hotel that eve-
 ming.
 She sat at ringside table and
 seemed to think it quite nice
 party, especially wheE Romero
 came and asked her to dance. I asked her name and she spelled 1t for me-Orlys Baune, originally of Minneapolis. But it was in Holly wood, she said, that she had learned to get next to movie stars.