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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
STRAND

Superb entertainment, in the form of two outstanding screen pro- auctions, awaits theatergoers at tending the Warner Bros. Strand theater, for this afternoon marks the opening engagement of the thrilling Submarine Patrol" the headliner of the bill and "The Mad Miss Manton, the co-feature.
 Theatergoers will note that this bill has been booked for two days only, today and Friday. This temporary change of policy, effective this week only, is due to the one day showing of the 100% all Irish pro- duction Dawn Over Ireland" which takes place tomorrow.
 Submarine Patrol" is a heroic story of the wooden cookie shells, splinter boats," that acted as con- voys and sub-chasers during the World War. Against this thrilling background is set this picture which is sure-fire entertainment for the en- tire family.
 The film will present to Strand theatergoers, two vital youngsters whose performances in the romantic roles are said to siruass even the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
BY THE OUT EASTER

William F. McGinniss, president and treasurer of the Brass City Battery and Electric O., Inc, at 52 Brown Place has made his es- tablishment almost burglar proof" from the annoying and thieving burglar, who prowls by automobile at night, and works" generally just after the patrol of- ficers has tried the door.
 The Brass City company has suffered considerable loss in this way; breaks have been made, and in each instance a goodly supply of material has ben carried away. The thieves have not been caught, because they were "cagey" enough to get away before the patrolman returned on his rounds. Such thieving gentlemen" almost fol- low the night patrolman, unknown to him, in their car, so that the tip can be rushed to the place, if & change in the course of the patrolman's travels is noted. They do it in all parts of the city where they have occasion to ply their thievery.
 They again tried their game down at the battery company on New Years eve and earlier the next night. But just as soon as they had the door open a few inches, hook-up began to work and the siren let of shrill blast that brought the patrolman on the run, but too late to get the num- bers of the fleeing automobile. The act of itself proves how well the patrolman is timed, for it was shown that he had tried the door not over ten minutes before.
 Bill" McGinniSS was a member of the well-known Algonquin club of some years back. In his young days he was known as "a tink- erer"; that is, he loved to experi- ment, and he still does. He wants to trap his man in his own way. And he will too, some one of these fine nights.
 Wait, and See
 Bill doesn't know too much about detective work, although he greatly enjoyed William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes" years ago.. And besides, he read about Jessie James, the old-time bandit, and the history of Jack the Ripper" of London fame. And he likes to sit down at night, smoke his pipe. and read a good detective yarn.
 "No," said Bill to the Out Easter. T am no real detective, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
Births Increase, Deaths Decrease During Past Year

A country wide improvement in mortality brought the 1888 death rate for the American people to the lowest level ever attained in their entire history, while the number of babies born was greater than in any year since 1892, ac- cording to an advance estimate by the statisticians of the Metropoli- tan Life Insurance Company. Their conclusions are based on records of mortality in the gen. eral population of more than three-fourths of the States and the District of Columbia, which indicate that final reports for the full year will show the death for the entire country well under the previous all-time low rate of 10.7 per 1000 attained in 1883. They also show that 53,00O more infants were born in those states in the first nine months of the year than during the corresponding period of 1887.
 The increased number of births rate for the full year of 1888 will not only exceed that for last year, but will be the highest of any year since 1892. Only a few states in the West North Central and Mountain sections failed to share in the general rise in the birth rate.
 Computing the all-time low death rate for the country at large, the statisticians used data from thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia, covering the first nine months of the year for this period the death rate was found to be only 10.5 per 1000. Since, ordinarily, the mortality rate for any full year is lower than that for the January-Sep- tember period, the statisticians say it is almost certain the death rate for the full year will be the lowest on record.
 Tt is highly gratifying" the statisticians say, that every broad geographic division of the country is sharing in this excellent record for low mortality and improved birth rate. Every one of the 39 states had a lower death rate for the first nine months than for the corresponding period of 1937."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
NO WAGNER ACT
 CHANGES ASKED
Brass Workers to Urge Senators to Keep Pres-
 ent Bill Intact

Four delegates to the Connecticut conference on social and labor legis- lation Saturday at Hartford were named last night at general mem. bership meeting of the Waterbury Brass Workers union. William Quill, Lester Wright, Mrs. Clayre Atwood Driscol land John J. Driscoll were named official delegates, but about 20 observers will also attend.
 A committee including William c. Feltman, Alex Cashin, MT. Quill, MT. Wright and MT. Driscoll was ap- pointed to contact U. s. senators and representatives urging them ot keep the Wagner act free of changes.
 Employes of the Manufacturers Foundry on Eagle street will meet at union headquarters, 53 Spencer avenue. to complete the details of formation of a union af1iliated with the c. I. o. The first meeting was held Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

ton doctor who went to the capital three years ago became associated with Group Health Association, Ins. the government group.
 The doctor is Raymond Selders.
 Dr. Selders began work for the government cooperative soon after its inception in January, 1887. Hardly had he started when the battle lines were drawn between the group and the A. M. A. and Wash ington medical groups.
 Doctors working for Group Health were charged shortly with violating the principles of medical ethics. But Dr. Selders had never trans ferred his membership from the Houston Society to that in Wash ington and could not be tried>
 So the Houston County Medical Society - acting, its officers main- tain, in full agreement with Dr. Selders - brought charges against him, at the behest of the Wash ington group. Not longer after that, the grand jury indictment
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

phy, chairman, Mrs. Ellen Sheehan, Mrs. Mary Grove and Miss Helen Shanahan.
 It was further voted at last nights session to hold further meetings of the auxiliary at the Hotel Elton. This will continue until the V. F. w. post and auxii- ary have secured new quarters. The next regular meeting of the auxili- ary is scheduled to be held at the Elton on Monday, January 16, and all members are urged to be pres- ent.
 Accept Invitation
 An invitation to attend the in- stallation of officers of the Daug- ters of Union Veterans was accept ed last night. It will be held at Trinity church tonight. Another in- vitation to attend the installation of officers of the sSons of Union Veterans in Armory Friday night was also received and accepted.
 The auxiliary further voted to visit the Veterans hospital at New ington for the purpose of distribut- ing cigarettes among inmates.
 A donation was sent to the Na- tional Child's Recreation Center at Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
 Another donation was voted the Fife and Drum Crops of the An sonia V. F. W. to help defray ex- penses of sending the unit to the national encampment of the V. F. W. at Boston next August.
 Mrs. Jane Meyer, president of the auxiliary, presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
PROGRAM PLANNED ON TERCENTENARY
Governor Baldwin to COm= memorate Adoption of
 Fundamental Orders

The adoption of the Fundamental Orders, the first written constitu- tion in history and Connecticut's magnificent contribution to self government, will be marked with solemn ceremony throughout the State, it has been stated by the Connecticut Publicity Commission.
 On Saturday, January IA, State, church and historical society dig nitaries will commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the Fun damental Orders in exercises at Trinity College in Hartford.
 Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, Mayor Spellacy of Hartford, Judge Philip J. McCook, justice of the First Judicial District in New York and Edward N. Allen, president of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce will be among the speakers.
 This program memoralizing the liberal attitude toward church and state as represented in the Funda- mental Orders has been arranged by the Society of the Descendants of the Founders of Hartford.
 Similar observances of the occa- sion will take place throughout Connecticut in churches and schools, according to the Publicity Commis- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
TODAY'S RADIO PROGRAMS

morOus dialogue, and refIectinR
 the manners of that day, was
 decided departure from the
 dramas of the Restoration
 period, and was greeted with
 unanimous approval.
 An all-French program will u presented by the Music Hall Sym| phony orchestra, Maurice Baroi conducting, during the Music Hal on the Air, Sunday, at 12 noon, ES1l over the NBC-Blue Network. Thi program will include the Overtur, to Bizet's "Patrie," Dukas' orchestra fantasy, "The Sorceref's Appren. and Saint-Saens' "Algerienne" suite
 Dr. James Rowland Angel ane Dr. Walter Damrosch will be arnons the speakers who will address distinguished group of educational cultural, and professional leaders Thursday, at a luncheon in ths Rainbow Room of the RIGA build. ing in honor of Ireene Wicker! return to NEG networks and tht premiere of three new children; programs.
 Approximately twenty representa-, tives of women's organizations vii be among the guests at the Luncheon who will take part in a roune table discussion of the aims an, plans of those who are working be- hind the scenes and before the mic rophone with NEG children's pro- grams. Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar president of the General Fedora ton of Women's Clubs, will b. among those who will present tn, listeners viewpoint on children programs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
Burglar Proof! "Bil' McGinniss Arranges Siren Alarm for Un- welcome Intruders at His Place of Business =
 Cops Trailed by Yeggmen

I'll admit I'm out to get my man, just like the late Sheriff Rigney used to do years back. The little sheriff of years ago brought them in handcuffed, and that is just what I expect to do, if attempted breaks continue at our establish ment. The eggs who are doing it are not young boys: they are an older lot, and we have our sus- picions.
 Will McGinniss is widely known out here among the East End peo- pie; that's the reason we relate this yarn to our readers. He's a great and particular friend of our friend, Will Dunphy, the druggist.
 You'll find him there now and then. Ask him to tell you the secrets of the arrangement, if you meet him.
 It's not dream, but a r&ality, that some day may bring lame, but not fortune to our we'll known and painstaking automobile me chanic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

charges, hospital privileges were withdrawn from Dr. Selders.
 The Houston body, however, dis missed action against its member.
 Explaining the decision, Dr. Wall ter A. Coole, secretary of the Har- ris County Society, said: "We had no knowledge of the Group Health Association at all, and our bringing the charge and its dismissal without prejudice to Dr. Selders, was in the nature of pur- poseful vindication of him.
 But by so doing the Houston So- ciety apparently has not cleared its skirts and the society must stand trial with the parent A. M. A.
 Dr. Coole considers the indict- ment either "a formality" or an Ger TOT" as far as the Houston body is concerned.
 But already the State Medical Association of Texas, through Dr. E.. w. Bertner, Houston, has pledged full support to the Harris County group in the fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
STATE

Music such as has never been heard on the screen before is pro- vided by Ignace Jan Paderewski, the world-famous pianist who stars in his first and only picture Moon light Sonata" which opened its three day engagement at the Warner Bros. State theater yesterday.
 Capacity audiences yesterday sat enthralled by the genius playing and were completely captivated by his delightful personality. Music lover or not, you are certain to be carried away. by his work in this picture.
 Of course, there have been excit- ing films but none more beautiful or so completely satisfying. It has been skillfully built around Paderewski and his music. It opens with the pianist giving recital in a crowded concert hall. Attention is drawn to a happy young couple and their baby daughter. Later, in his club Paderewski tells the story of their romance, how it was nearly broken and how his music brought them together again.
 Audiences applauded wholeheart- edly the four selections rendered by the great pianist. They are Chopin s Polonaise in A Flat; Opus 53; Liszt's Hungarina Rhapsody No. 2; and his own Minuet in G, and Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata.
 Fine portrayals are given by Charles Farrell who gives the kind of performance that made him fa- nous; Marie Tempest, most popular of all English actresses; Barbara Green, who plays the young wife of Farrell; and Eric Portman who por- trays the "other man" superbly.
 The film offers rare entertainment in which the whole family will re- joice, and above all, presents one of the worlds greatest personalities, Paderewski, who will give you thrill you will never forget.
 All in all here is production you can't afford to miss. The great Paderewski who has left America
 hCNCA " ACCuAA WILL 1lOb pC oCCll again in Waterbury. This is positive ly the only local showing for this picture, so take advantage of this opportunity by attending the State today or at the latest tomorrow evening.
 On the same show is the supreme ly delightful picture Blonde" based on the famous comic strip created by Chic Young. Portraying the fa- nous Bumstead family in the pie ture are Penny Singleton who DOT trays Blondie with superb comic artistry; the talented Arthur Lake appears opposite her as Dagwood. Little four year old Larry Simms, as Baby Dumpling," and that smart little tail-wagging mutt who plays the canine role of Daisy" are really swell, in fact they nearly steal the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
Auxiliary Plans
 Silver Jubilee Party
Mrs. Jane Meyer, President; Mrs. Helen Brophy, Sec retary, to Attend Reception for National President

ton from the city will be in at- tendance.
 Plans were also made last night for a series of card parties to be held by the auxiliary at homes of members. The first of these is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, at the home of Mrs. Florence Mar tin, 239 North Main street. The second will follow one week later at the home of Mrs. Maude Casey. All members and friends are in vited to attend these affairs.
 A report was submitted last night on the anniversary banquet of the auxiliary, which is to be held at the Hotel Elton on Saturday, March 4. Department President Mrs Frances Anderson and Department Commander Charles Lockhart of New Haven have been invited to attend. It is expected that many department officers of the ladies' auxiliary and the mems department will attend this gathering in large numbers, as well as many national officers. All local veterans or ganizations and their auxiliaries have been invited to participate in this banquet.
 The committee in charge includes Mrs. Jane Meyer, Mrs. Helen Bro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

thrills of the pictures dramatic scenes of submarine warfare. They are Richard Greene, recently seen in My Lucky Star" who plays the part of wealthy young socialite as- signed to duty on one of the tiny sub-chasers; and lovely Nancy Kelly. regarded as one of the screens most promising newcomers, in the role of the captains daughter. aboard a munitions freighter for which Greene's splinter boat" serves as convoy.
 The two stars have splendid sup port from a fine cast of favorites which includes Slim Summerville, Henry Armetta, John Carradine. Preston Foster, George Bancroft and others.
 "The Mad Miss Manton" is as ex- citing as the title indicates and stars Barbara stanwyck and Henry Fonda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
IRISH PICT URE.
 HERE TOMORROW
Dawn Over Ireland" to Be Be Shown at Strand
 Theater

Dawn Over Ireland" an Irish cinema masterpiece filmed with his- toric Irish background and truly Irish characters, will be shown to- morrow at The Strand theater. Since its record d-breaking presenta- ton at the Capital theater in Dub- lin, the producers have been be- sieged with requests for showings in all parts of the world. Its showing here will be for the benefit of St. Thomas Church in Goshen.
 Dawn Over Ireland", Ireland's first production, is really a great motion picture. It has been so wide ly acclaimed and hailed by thou sands who have seen it, as the first real piece of genuine Irish enter tainment that has ever been pre- sented in New York city or the en- tire country. It is direct from Dub- lin, and produced by the Hibernia Film studios, in Killarney, Ireland. The entire picture was actually photographed in and around Kil- larney.
 The story revolves around the trouble and features in the cast of the principal roles, actual I. R. A. members, whose names and members are Legion not alone in Ireland, but right here in the United States.
 Woven through the picture are many military sequences of the "Tan" days, each taken on the identical spot on which the skir- mish happened. There are no Hol- lywood soldiers in the picture, but stark reality is brought to the film by having the military charac- ters portrayed by actual I. R. A. men.
 In the cast are Tom Cooper, Brian O'Sullivan, Eileen Davis, Donald McCahill, Jerry Mahoney, James Gleeson, Johnny Mccarthy and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
By BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

When just IA Marion Martin was posing as atmosphere in Earl Car rolls theater in New York. .ap- peared in several Broadway shows toured the country with road company for six months while taking a vacation in Holly wood she was given a screen test by Universal signed a con- tract but returned to New York to appear in the revival of '"The zieg- field FollieS" her current picture is His Exciting Night" .. born in Philadelphia, Pa. 5 feet 61s inches tall, weighs 124 blue eyes, platinum blond hair. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
President

Auxiliary President, Mrs. Jane Mey- CT, and Auxiliary Secretary, Mrs. Helen Brophy, as representatives to the department banquet being held in honor of Departmental President, Mrs. Frances Anderson of Bridgeport, at the Hotel Stratfield in Bridgeport on Saturday, January 21 at p. m.
 Silver Jubilee
 As this year marks the silver an- niversary of the V. F. w. auxiliary a special celebration will be held in conjunction with the banquet. It is expected that a large delega-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

Jussi Bjoerling, brilliant young Swedish tenor and Ford Symphony orchestra will present the following program Sunday night:
 Overture to I'll Signor Bruschino Orchestra; O Paradise from "LAf- ricana", Meyerbeer, MT. Bjoerling and Orchestra; La. Danza, Rossini, MT. Bjoerling and Orchestra; Ala Marcia from ''Karelia", Sibelius, Or chestra; Talk by MT. w. J. Cameron.
 Prelude to Act III and Barcarolle, From "The Tales of Hoffman, Of- fenbach, Chorus and Orchestra; The Maiden Returned from the Trysting Place, Sibelius, MT. Bjoer- ling and Orchestra; The Spring, Hildach, MT. Bjoerling and Orches- tra: Land of The Walsing's Glory, Althen, MT. Bjoerling and Orches- tra; Finiculi, Fincula, Denza, MT. Bjoerling, Chorus and Orchestra. Emperor Waltz, Strauss, Orchestra; Life of Ages, Richly Poured, Frey linghuysen Chorus, Audience and Orchestra.
 Meliza Korjus, star of the
 "Great Waltz" and Tony Mar
 tin will join with the cast of
 Burn Elm Up O'Connor"-
 Dennis O'Keefe, Cecilia Parker.
 Nat Pendleton and Alan Curtis
 to provide the special guest fea-
 lures when Robert Young, mas ter of ceremonies, calls the roll
 on Good News of 1889 Thurs day over the NBC-Red Network from g to 10 p. m., EST. Am other amusing satire, eff Men Went Apartment Hunting as Women Do," will feature Young, Martin and two regulars-Frank Morgan and Meredith Wilson. Fanny Brice will prance through more of her childish Baby SnOoks nonsense at the expense
 of Hanley Daddy Stafford.
 Miss Korjus will sing Song G. I q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

Over 1000 lectures delivered o political, scientific, literary and anti religious subject in Donets Bas1 of Russia were attended by 275 0q miners and members of their 4anI flies, according to Moscow rannr.s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
2OO--WDRC--Hartford-.133O

 3:00-Indianapolis Symphony
 Fabian Sevitsky, Conductor 4:00-Lebrun Sisters. 4:15-Time Out For Dancing. 4:30-Those Happy Gilmans. 4:45-U. $. Navy Band. 5:00-Ad Liner-Dance Program. 5:30-So You Want To Be. 5:45-The Mighty Show. 6:00--News, Weather. 6:05-Johnny Hereford at the
 Organ. 6:15-HoWie Wing 6:45--The Old Fire Chief. 6:30-"Today" with Bob Trout. 7:00-"Couty Seat" starring Ray
 Collins. 7:15-Lum and Abner. 7:3O-Ask-It-Ba with Jim
 civilians. S:00-"Gangbusters"-True crime
 dramatizations. 8:30-Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. 9:00-Star Theater. l0:00-It Can Be Done-Edgar Guest
 and Orchestra. l0:30-The Buddy Clark Musical
 Weekly. l1:0O-News, Weather. l1:05-Main Street-Hartford. l1:20-Geo. Hamilton's Orchestra. II 1:30-Vincent Lopez Orchestra. l2:00-Benny Goodman's Orchestra. A. M. l2:3O-Henry Kings Orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11

A regular meeting of It. Shea Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was held Monday night at home of Mrs. Maude Casey with 25 members present. It was voted to send
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
5O0--WICC--B -Briigeport--6OO

S:OO-Marriage License Romances
 ---Quin Ryan interviews Mar.
 riage License Applicants at
 Chicago City Hall. 3:45-BetWeen the Book Ends with
 Ted Malone. S:15-To Be Announced. 4:0O-Club Matinee, variety pro-
 gram featuring orchestra
 and soloists; Ransom Sher-
 man, master of ceremonies. 4:45-WICC News and Shopping
 Bulletins. b:00-''Dorothy Gordon-The Chil-
 dren's Corner. b:15-Terry and the Pirates,
 ehildrens' dramatic sketch. 5:30-Don Winslow of the Navy,
 dramatic sketch. 5:45-Tom Mix Straight Shooters.
 children's dramatic sketch. 6:oo-Yankee Network News
 Service. 6:l5-Sports Roundup. 6:30-Musical Rendezvous, 6:45-"Ready Made Family tNew
 Haven Teachers League). 1:00-Easy Aces, comedy sketch
 Ace. 7:15-Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost
 Persons. 7:30-The Lone Ranger, dramatic
 sketch of the Old West. S:o0-Do- Quiz-game; with
 Harry Berman and his Orch S:S0-"Hobby Lobby" with pave
 Elman master of ceremonies Harry Salters Orch; Gu,st
 artist, Adolph Bruner. S:O0-Magnolia Blossoms, Jubile,
 Choir. s:30-Contributions of Jewish Race
 to Civilization, Jews in
 Agriculture. Jury Trials, drama. lV:5O-"The Public Interest in
 Democracy" with Jay Frank
 lin and Mark Sullivan,
 Washington commentators. Network News
 Service. 11:15-Yankee Network Weather
 Service. l :3O-Lace1 News Bulletins. 11.35-Glenn Miller and his Orch. Kaye and his Orch. 12:30-Clyde Lucas and his Orch. A. M. 1:00-Shep Field and his orch. 1:30-Sign Off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-11
WATR PROGRAMS l19O Ki;ocycles

230-Pianology-R Delflno. 2:45-Treasures in Melody. 3:00-Marriage License l. dances. 3:15-Bill Lewis, Baritone. 3:30-The Cats and the Fiddle. 3:45-"Bookshelf" with Lou Zim-
 merman. 4:00-Off the Record. 4:30-Wayne and Dick, Songs. 4:45-Book a Week with Marjorie
 Graham. 5:00-Uncle Harry. 5:15-The Johnson Family. 5:30-Local News. 5:45-Melody Revue. 6:00-Yankee News. 6:15-Supper Melodies. 6:30-The Spotlight Revue. 6:45-Ray Fitzpatrick Reports the
 News. 7:00-Sign off.