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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-11
Second Game

Eisenstat. Feller and Pytlak,
Hemsley; Lawson and Harshany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-11

| Milnar and Hemsley; Trotter,
Wade, Kramer and Spindel.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-09-11


simmons and Todd.
Philadelphia at Boston, cold
weather.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22

Hailed by newspaper critics the
country over as one of the most sensa-
tional acts of its kind, The Great Kirma
opens weeks engagement of person
al appearances at the Ely Theatre here
starting Sunday matinee. There is nc
advance in admission prices, says Ma
ager Dick Davis, who adds that the
regular picture program will be shown
in addition.
Kirna answers questions from the
stage without seeing the questions. His
work is fast and Snappy and declared
amazing TO a considerable degree.
Drives Dodge Embodied.
In connection with his work on the
stage, Kirna does two free outdoor
demonstrations. The first is billed for
Monday afternoon at l o'clock. At that
time he will get behind the wheel of
a Dodge Luxury Liner, and, completely
bIindfolded, will drive through the
streets of Ely. This will be under the
auspices of the B. and w. Sales Com
pany, recently formed in Ely TO handle
Dodge-Plymouth products. He will
call upon a number of local merchants
en- route.
At approximately 2:15 P. NJ, Kirma,
still blindfolded, will head for Tower,
where he will conduct a similar demon
Stration, also in the Dodge car, for the
Arrowhead Garage there. He also will
call upon a number of Tower mer-
chants.
Hypn0tism Stunt Planned.
During the stop at the B. and W.
Garage, Kirma will cause the interior
of a Crosby refrigerator to burst into
flames, then viii show his audience
that no harm has come TO the box
which may be wiped off with damp
rag. He also will purchase an EVinrude
cupboard motor from the firm, as the
mystic shortly will undertake a fishing
trip in the wilderness country.
On Wednesday night, June %, the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22

lrangementS being made for the hyp-
motto demonstration next "wednesday
night.
Kirma will paint chair while blind
folded in the Fenske window.
To Peoples Department Store, where
Kirma will select a Fashionbilt suit
and inspect other bargains during that
firms annual summer SALE
To The Band Box Cleaners in the
Ely Hotel building, which have been
named as his Wallets while in Ely.
To the City Meat & Grocery, official
provender headquarters
To the Ely Beauty Salon, which will
beautify the young woman before she
enters the state of hypnosis.
To Fortier's Walgreen Pharmacy,
named as official drug and toilet re-
quisite headquarters during the local
engagement.
To Vertin's Cafe, where, on Thursday
night, Kirma's hypnotized subject will
eat her first real meal after the long
sleep.
Mystic Born in India.
Kirma, a young man still in his
early thirties, was born in India, the
son of an English Army officer and an
American lady. He studied the mysti-
cisrn of the Far East when almost an
infant, keeping up his studies when he
arrived in America a few years later.
In Yale he took honors in law, but
elected instead to follow his bent for
delving into the unknown. Before he
had attained his majority, he was on
the stage and has continued his career
as Snowman for more than IA years.
His present tour is his eleventh over
the eastern tier of the States and he
had also appeared in several score
theatres in Canada and Europe
Krma will appear daily at the Ely
Theatre, at scheduled performances, and
in addition will give a matinee for
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22
KIRMA TO drive DODGE CAR over ELY BLINDF0LDED;;
MYSTIC TO HYN0TIzE GIRL IN FENSkE HDvE. WINDOW

ladies only on next Friday afternoon,
June 80. His engagement ends Satur-
day midnight, July l, when ne will
present his Bombay Seance, or. "Can
The Dead Return" Kirma is said to
answer this question in the negative.
He also exposes, advance notices state,
the tricks of bogus mediums, offering a
substantial reward if he cannot repro
duce, by mechanical means, any "aom-
munication" with departed spirits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22
Ely Theatre Books Psychic
Attraction for Full Week

mystic, via radio set, will hypnotize
a young woman in the Fenske Hard
ware and Furniture Company window
She will remain for "A hours. On
Thursday night at approximately 8 o.
clock, Kirma will have the young wo-
man removed to the stage of the Ely
Theatre and will awaken her in view
of the audience
Kirma's itinerary on the Monday aft
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22
Birds Do Not Have Teeth

Birds do not have true teeth, al
though some have sawlike points on
their beaks which are useful in
holding their prey and for other
purposes.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22

ernoon bIindfold drive, not given in
exact order, follows:
To Fenske's, for an inspection of ar
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22
"A Free Gift For You!-

"a Free Gilt For YOu!z
Many Ely and surrounding will seek private
interview with Dr. There only way this be
done With every purchase of One Dollar more made
any department. Monday, June 25 through Thursday
June % signed sales slip upon request
slip will be honored by his secretary for private interview
with DR. positively cost whatever Otherwise,
Private obtained money
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-22

DR.. Kirma, famous mystic, also
is an enthusiastic sportsman.
While at our garage Monday,
he'll inspect the new Evinrude
Motor he bought from us and
which he viii use on a fishing
trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-22

night clubs until lucky break starts the girl climbing high on the ladder of musical-comedy sue cess. The boy is left behind to bat tie for recognition as a composer and to master the jealousy which eventually breaks up the marriage The story moves in two extremes of locale, the glittering show-world of which the girl becomes a part and the garret-room where her husband is struggling to bring himself a success of which she may be proud.
 Lew Ayres, as Miss MacDonald's composer pianist husband, gets his best role to date. He is ideally suit ed for the part and turns in an outstanding performance.
 Ian Hunter forms an interesting third point to the romantic tri- angles and comedy is split three ways between the always hilarious Frank Morgan, as a Broadway theatrical producer, and his two chorus-girl shadows, Virginia Grey and Rita Johnson who battle to the death for his affections.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-22
MYSTERY PICTURE, WESIERNER NOW AT
 COLISEUM THEATRE

Murder in a Ilmehouse bar; the gray, sinister silence of shrouded London night; a League of Assas- sins; a melody of death; Scotland Yard baffled MT. Moto himself marked for murder-these elements build up to a thrill-and-chill, sit-on the-edge- e-of- -your-seat mystery thrill Ter in 20th Century -FoX's "Myster- ious MT. Moto." starring Peter Lore, which opens tonight at the Coliseum Theatre.
 In addition Moto fans will be given the pleasurable opportunity of meet ing attractive Mary Mcguire, tal- ented actress from Australia whc makes her film debut in a romantic role opposite Henry Wilcoxon.
 Also billed on the evenings pro- gram is Drifting Westward" star ring Jack Randall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-22
Free Concert
 Given Tonight
 AiHigh School

At 8 o'clock tonight, music lovers of Juneau will gather in the high schc0l gymnasium to hear the an- nual Christmas Concert presented by singers of both the high school and grade school. Teaching her first year in the Juneau schools, Miss Merle Schroeder vocal muse in- strUctor, will direct the concert.
 Tine Boys Glee Club. Girls Glee Club, A Cappella Choir, Junior High Cl esus and Girls Trio will all ap- pearin the oncert. Highlight of the concert will be the presentation of a nativity play, There Was One Who Gave A Lamb which was written by Annette Ham As a back ground for the tableau. carols, both old and new will be sung by the mixed chorus groups. Those taking parts in the dramatization are: Isa- bsl Parsons, the Angel; Beverly Lane Man With the Gold; Raymond ShTk, Man With Grain; Mary Sperling Girl With the Flowers; Arlene Dolem, Princess; and Jack Turoff, the Boy With the Lamb Special lighting effects will accom- pany the staging of this play.
 Songs which will be sung on the program range from sixteenth cen- tury to present day compositions and include ehorals by Palestrina, Praetorius and Arcadel.
 Accompanies for the groups are Miss Ruth McVay. Sylvia Davis, Anna Lois Davis and Patricia Shaf- fer.
 Ushers will be Elwin Messer. Her man Porter Bob Thibodeau, Harry Watkins, Betty Wilcox and May delle George.
 Admittance to the concert is free.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-22
Moose Event
 For Children
 Is Tomorrow

The Moose lodge is giving the children of Gastineau Channel, those from tots up to IA years. the annual Christmas treat tomorrow afternoon.
 The treat will be two-fold--a free matinee at the Coliseum in the afternoon at the regular matinee hour, 1 o'clock, and then Santa Claus will give out something to all as they leave the theater.
 A committee of Moose members will be on hand to take care of the children and see that the older ones do not shove the little ones out of the receiving line.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-22
MUSICAL FILM
 IS SHOWING AT THEATRE HERE
Broadway Serenade" al Capitol with Jeanette
 MaeDonaId

Packed with musical. romantic and eye-filling thrills. Broadway Serenade," starring Jeanette Mac r0nald, is playing now at the Capital Theatre.
 Unlike most films in the musi- cal category, this one contains a story which holds interest from the first scene until the fadeout. In brief, it is the tale of young married couple, she a singer, he a composer pianist AS a team they play most of New York's cheap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Fife, Drum Corps In
 State Competition
Various Waterbury Units to Take Part in New Britain Meet Saturday Afternoon Convention in Hartford

banquet and will handle all local and Naugatuck valley detail for the affair. Organizations from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts are expected to send delegates.
 Early in April the annual con- vention will take place in East Hartford when officers for the as- sociation will be elected and busi- ness for the year will be discussed.
 Active Units
 Active corps in Waterbury in- clude eleven organizations. They are as follows: Mattatuck Drum Band; f; Corp. Coyle Post, American Legion, Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps; Gasp CT Davis Post, A. L., Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps; St. Joseph's Holy Name Society, Fife and Drums Corps; St. Stanislaus Kostka, Fife and Drums Corps; Brass City All Girls, Fife Drums and Bugle Corps; St. Margaret's Boys Brigade, Fife and Drum Corps; Wilson Post, Fife and Drum Corps; Bunker Hill Con- munity Corps; Washington Park Community Corps; and the Oakville Independent Fife, Drum, and Bugle Corps.
 On May 13 the Oakville Corps will hold a competitive contest for Connecticut association corps on the high school grounds in Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
AMERICAN BEFORE
 KING OF ITALY

Kalamazoo, Mich. Feb. 13-(UP) Frank Rusoti, paper-mill worker, renounced an Italian fortune today rather than forfeit his United States citizenship.
 A sizeable fortune awaited Rusoti if he would return to his native Italy, His father, wealthy civil en- gineer, died abroad last month and left his estate to Rusoti, providing that he make Castel Mona, Italy, his permanent residence.
 T would rather be mill worker here than King of Italy," Rusoti said. My American citizenship means more to me than any other possession. I'm relinquishing my claim to he money"
 Rusoti, 42, came to he United Staes when he was nine. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wis, and fought with the American army in the world war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

Resolutions expressing praise for the recent reappointment of John w. Jenusaitis as a member of the board of tax commissioners and ap- portionment have been passed by two of the leading Lithuanian or ganizations in Waterbury.
 At a monthly meeting of the Lith- uanian Independent Political club, held at the club rooms, 48 Green street, motion was unanimously passed lauding the appointment of MT. Jenusaitis wha is vice-president and caretaker of all properties of this organization of more than 900 members. MT. Jenusaitis has held the office for IS years.
 Similarly, Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion, expressed praise for the appointment of charter member of Sylvester Stokes post, noting that MT. Jenusaitis has been active in the organization since its founding.
 Both organizations voted to send letters to Mayor Frank Hayes ex- pressing appreciation for the re-ap- pointment of MT. Jenusaitis, who will start a full five-year term the first of March. He originally was named to fill an unexpired term on the board which expires this month.
 The senior choir of St. Joseph's Church will hold rehearsal tomor- row evening at 7:45 o'clock in old St. Joseph's Schoolrooms in prepara- tion for the 18th annual pre-lenten concert and play in the parish hall Sunday, February 19.
 Celebration Planned
 Waterbury Lithuanians will ob- serve the anniversary of Lithuania's independence at St. Joseph's Hall Thursday evening. Anicetas Simutis, secretary of the Lithuanian General Consulate in New York City, will head the speakers.
 Others will be Rev. John Ambot, pastor of Holy Trinity church in Hartford, and Attorney c. Jurgelionis of New York City, editor of the s. L. A. weekly, (Tedyme).
 Political clubs, societies and other Lithuanian organizations of the city will merge in presenting the pro- gram which will also include a con- cert and dancing. A program of pa- triotic songs will be offered by St. Joseph's chair, directed by Prof Y. sor Alexander Aleksis.
 Professor Aleksis is chairman of the arrangements committee, assisted by Anthony Orintas, secretary; and Thomas Matas, treasurer.
 C. of C.
 The Lithuanian Chamber of Con- emrce auxiliary will convene this evening at 8 o'clock at the K. of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13

Local fife and drum corps will begin a very active season Saturday afternoon when the Connecticut Pliers and Drummers association engages in an indoor competition at the Stanley Arena in New Britain under the auspices of the Trumpet band of Troop 4, Boy Scouts of America of that city. Waterbury organizations which will attend are Corp. Coyle post. American Legion boys and the Bunker Hill boys. Washington Park Community corps and others are also expected to at- tend.
 Annual Banquet
 Following this event, one of the major affairs of the year will be held at the Hotel Garde, New Haven, on Sunday, March 12, when the association holds Its 7th annual banquet. Ted Kurtz has been named to the general committee for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
PLANES SEEKING
 ALLEGED SLAYER

Milton, N. H., Feb. 13 - (U.P.) - Planes were to fly over isolated camps and cottages today in. the search for John Rowland, 25, want ed for the murder of an elderly Mill ton spinster.
 Searchers hoped they might be able to sight from the air the vic- tim's missing automobile, in which Rowland was believed to have fled with his 15-year-old cousin, Aida Butler.
 The Strafford County grand jury will meet tomorrow to hear evidence against Rowland, accused of the murder of Miss Maude F. Horne, 6l, retired school teacher, February 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Behind The Lines
D. A. V.

The Valentine dance held by Waterb ury chapter, Disabled American Veterans, for its welfare fund, Saturday night at Speedwel hall, saw about 200 persons att tending. The auxiliary conducted @ cake and candy sale, Lucille Colucci and Al Comardo entertain ed with dancing, Ricker's harmon lea band played and Venson broti- ers' orchestra provided music for dancing.
 The program was arranged by Q committee consisting of Michael J. Callahan, chairman; Henry P. Barry, William A. Murray, James F. Martone, Martin Mattson, Ken- meth Trowbridge. Ernest Massicot- te, Augustine Flaherty, Joseph O. Cipriano, Joseph Baribeault, Fred Schell, Albert Kicker, George Me- Grath, Walter E. Overton, Ama- dee Payner, Albert Sumpf, Will liam O'Connor, Mrs. Marry Barry, Mrs. Isabelle Martone, Mrs. Jo- sephine Donahue, Miss Rose Mulli- gan and Miss Virginia Overton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Mayors Action Wins
 Societies. Approval
Naming of Jenusaitis Commended in Resolutions of
 Two Organizations-L C. P. (. Holds Banquet
BROOKLYN NEWS

L. rooms on Green street. Two guest speakers will be heard an a demon- stration of practical home equip- ment offered.
 Directors to Meet
 The Chamber of Commerce de rectors will meet at 10 Porter street for their weekly business meeting tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
 Party Wednesday
 The Chamber of Commerce radio assembly will hold a Valentine party Wednesday evening at their new quarters, 873 Bank street. Persons helping to make their radio program a success are cordially invited. Re- treatments will be served and val- entines distributed.
 Observes Anniversary
 The Lithuanian Citizens Political club marked its 47th anniversary with celebration Saturday night at Venta hall, Green street. More than 300 persons attended.
 William Zubrickas, who was elect ed first president of the club at the organization meeting Oct. 12, 1892, was among those present at the an- niversary celebration. William Jo- kubonis was the toastmaster.
 The grand march was led by Pe- ter Poskas, vice-president, John Je- sulevice was chairman of the ar- engagements committee, while Ga- briel Wiggins was in charge of the dinner.
 Assisting MT. Jesulevice on the general committee were Charles Lusas, Joseph Svinkinas, Matthew Vosylius, John Deliniks and Joseph Rushinskas.
 Valentine Party
 St. Joseph's Senior Choir and the Knights of Lithuania will hold a joint Valentine party this evening at 8 o'clock at the choir room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
vdECKER MATCHES
 OFFERED TONIGHT
Twelve Players to Con' pete in Civic Unions
 Tournament
WATERTOWN Correspondent: Mary Cosgrove
 Phone S75

Watertown, Feb. 13-Six matches of the Civic Union checker tourna- ment will be played at the Commit nity building this evening: Lowery- Lawson; Lowrey-Lafage; Mclean H. Kachergis; Edwards-Lefage; Graham -Parlin; Zarelli-P. Kacher- gis.
 The Young Women's auxiliary of the Methodist church sponsored a silver tea and two-day exhibit of antiques and curios Friday after noon and evening and Saturday af- ternoon. More than $50 articles were on display, and the exhibit was most successful.
 A daughter was born at the Wa terbury hospital Tuesday to MT. and Mrs. Wesley Krants of Wood- ruff avenue.
 The annual father and son ban- quet of the Congregational church will be held Wednesday evening at 2 o'clock in the chapel. Robert Ad- ans of Taft school will speak on athletics. D. A. McCann will head the singing. All men of the church and their sons are invited.
 Scouts To Meet
 Tomorrow evening there will be a gathering of Boy Scouts troops at Christ Episcopal parish house at 2 o'clock. Scout officials will be pres- ent and will direct the activities.
 Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. the Ladies' Aid society and any inter- ested friends will gathre at the church to hear the annual district broadcast from New Haven. This broadcast will begin at 3 o'clock from station WELL, New Haven.
 A supper will be served from 6 to 6:30 for all adult members of the church who can attend. Following the supper Dr. Morley will show pictures and give a talk on cer- tain matters. The meeting of the quarterly conference will follow with reports from all officers, heads of organizations and committees. All members of the church are urged to attend.
 Thursday at 7:45 D. m. choir re- hearsal. Friday at p. m. Young Women's auxiliary
 From Friday afternoon until Sunday evening several members of the Methodist high associated will attend the mid-winter institute at Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Your Income Tax
NO. I2

NO. l2
 Deductions for business expenses form 8 large item in the return Of many taxpayers and must have certain qualities to be allowed. Such deduction must be for an expenditure in connection witsi the maintenance and operation of the taxpayers business or bus!- ness properties; it must be an ordinary expense. Tn insisting upon the latter qualifications, the Bureau of Internai Revenue is upheld by the Board of Tax Ap- peals and the courts. Ordinary and necessary expenses are only those which are usual and essep- tial in the case of similar tax payers. "and do not include ex- traordinary and nonessential ex- penses."
 Typical business expenses of a mercantile establishment are amounts paid for advertising, hire of clerks and other employes, rent. light. heat. water, stationary, stamps, telephone. property insur- ance. and delivery expenses.
 The expenses of manufactur- ing business include labor, sup- plies. repairs. light and heat. power. selling cost. administration, and other similar charges.
 The farmer may deduct al, necessary exDenseg incurred in tha production. harvesting, and mar keting Of crops, including labor, cost of seed and fertilizer used, cost of minor repairs to farm buildings tother than his dwelling), and small tools used up in the course of Q year or two. A tax payer may conduct more than one business and claim the business deductions of each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
Victory Meeting Ends
 Jewish Appeal Here
Goal of Sz5,OOO May Be Realized at Tonights Gather
 inc Liebeskind to Preside

The joint appeal of the Waterbury Jewish community will close form ally tonight with Harry Liebeskind, chairman of the committee in charge, and the committee members hoping that the goal of $25,ooo will be attained. The campaign will close with victory mass meeting at Beth-El synagogue under auspices of the Jewish Federated appeal with pr. Israel Goldstein, president of the Jewish national fund, American branch, and vice-chairman of the zoinist Organization of America, as principal speaker.
 The committee originally sought $20,000 but pleas on behalf of Jew ist refugees trying to escape from Europe caused increase of the goal to $25 1000. At present, about $23 900 has been pledged and the committee hopes that the goal may be reached by the time of the official close of the campaign tonight.
 It marked the first time in the history of the local Jewish com- munity that has Q campaign has been conducted here to raise such a large sum for non-local purposes.
 The drive was organized for the purpose of raising sufficient money in Q single effort on behalf of Jew ish refugees, Palestine, educational institutions, hospitals, sanitoriums, and other similar funds and institu= tions that call upon the local com- munity for support.
 The chairman of the meeting will be MT. Liebeskind. Words of greeting will be also given by the vice-c -chairmen of the campaign who are Martin Greenblatt, Hyman Ross, Aaron Solomon, David Stein,
 'd Atty. Max R. Traurig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13
|S25,OOO SUIT | TO BE RESUMED
Judge and Jury to Hear Action Against City
 Tomorrow

All offices of the Superior and Common Pleas Courts were closed today in celebration of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln.
 Tomorrow, Judge Prank P. Me- Evoy and a jury will continue the hearing of $25,000 civil action of Hulda Rasmussen against the city of Waterbury, which started late last Friday. The woman claims she was injured January 8, 1887 in a fall into Q ditch at Highland and Bradley avenues. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Walter w. Smyth, while Claims Attorney Vincent A. Scully is defending.
 In the Common Pleas Court, further evidence will be heard to- morrow in the $5,000 action of Rose Lombardi against the city. The plaintiff is @ minor, who claims to have been injured by tripping over an allegedly defective curb at Highland and Anderson avenues.