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The Washington times., 1939-01-14
Notes of Capitals Bright Spots After Dark
Three Iron Pirates
SWagger in for
Berth at Den

'em and demanded they take the
stage. They did.
LOTUS CLUB
Eva Lane, from Baltimore, has
Joined Bill Strickland's Band at
! the Lotus. Miss Lane has been
singing professionally for three
years She shines at those old
torch songs, MY Blue Heaven" "
Star Dust etc. She'll be in the
floor show next week the Lotus
management says.
Matt Windsor, Russian artist
who sings and plays, took a few
minutes off from the Anchor Room
annapolis HoteD the other night
to play his accordion at the
Golden Gloves prize awards at the
Willard Hotel.
HI.HAT CLUB
Duane Hogle'S Red Jackets are
due to open January 18 at the
Hi-Hat. Duane plays the piano
and accordion, while his Red
Jackets, Butch Brush, Chuck Pal
mer and Ken Fisher play the
Spanish guitar, clarinet, and string
bass in the order named.
The Brown Derby has a sing
ing waitress. Name, Jean Smith.
Understand she is the first in
captivity.
For good Italian food you might
try the Torino Restaurant, 909 H
st. N. w.
HOUR GLASS
Vincent Gallagher has decided
to switch his canarieS, Evelyn
0E1o1Nov0 KNiUhf onN To ohio PJ1 :.
The Washington times., 1939-01-14

commerce. a course which few
women were taking at that
time She came to Washing.
ton II years ago shortly after
her graduation Her first posi-.
ton here was as fashion CODY
writer for a large department
The Washington times., 1939-01-14

.story goes-she had her pick o1
fraternity pins.
The Washington times., 1939-01-14
HI.HAT CLUB
HOUR GLASS

Vincent Gallagher has decided
to switch his canarieS, Evelyn
Honey" Knight and Jackie Bur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
PASTOR TO GET
HONOR CITATION
Rev. Joseph Valantiejus to
Be Made Member of Gedi-
nlinas Order
BROOKLYN NEWS

In honor of the 25th anniversary
OF his ordination to the priesthood
and the Goth anniversary of his APP
pointment as pastor of st. Joseph's
church, Rev. Joseph j. Valentiejus
will be given testimonial by his
parishioners, November 10, In the
parish auditorium.
Janas Budrys, Lithuanian con-
sui general at New York City, is
expected to award Father Valantie-
jus with an honorary citation in the
Order of Gediminas of the Lithu-
anian government, at the testi-
monial. Arrangements have been
in progress since last spring when
Father Valantiejus received word
of the award.
A similar honor was conferred on
Alexander ]. Aleksis, st. Joseph's
church organist, over a year ago.
Mr.. Aleksis is member of the
committee arranging the affair for
Father Valentiejus. It is expected
to be one Of the largest ever con-
Quoted here by Lithuanians.
Father Valentijus worked his way
to the priesthood by plying his trade,
that Of carpenter. Through hts eff
forts the st. Joseph's parochial
school and hall have been con-
structed. and for many years he has
maintained and operated a parish
orphanage.
Subordinate committees will be
named at a general meeting to be
held within a short time. The
committee thus far includes: Rev.
A. Edward Gradeck, Rev. Benedict
F. Guaronskas, John w. Jenusaitis,
Attorney Clarence v. Balanda, An
thony Zubras, Attorney Joseph p.
Alishausky and Joseph G. Coskie.
Absence OF an audience last night
forced the cancellation of a meet
ing scheduled for last night at the
Brooklyn Y. M. c. A. by the Citizens
Good Government association. Not
a single person was in the hall
when the pro-city manager rally was
supposed to begin, except for the
speaker, Harold F. White and one
other city manager advocate with
him.
Mr.. White waited at the hall for
some time, but the seats still re-
manned all vacant and he and his
associate left The Brooklyn pro-
city manager rally had been public
lied for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
THUNDER AFLOAT'
STARTS AT POLLS
Epic Story of Naval Cour-
age, Starring Wallace
Berry, Opens Today

Surprising in sea thrills even the
magnificent schooner sequences OF
Captains Courageous" hitherto
considered "tops" of their kind,
Thunder Afloat' opens four-day
engagement at the Loew-Poli the
alter this afternoon. 1t is an epic
story Of naval courage, starring Wal
lace Berry, loved by millions, in his
most thoroughly satisfying charac-
terizations he has ever enjoyed
AS the tugboat captain who joins
the navy and wants to fight the
war single-handed after an enemy
submarine has sunk his craft, Berry
is at his clustering best. The role
is not all bravado, however. 1t per-
mits him to prove himselg the YER
satile veteran that he Is, schooled in
every art of the screen. Chester Nor
ris as Beery's bitter tugboat rival,
Is effectively convincing, while Vir-
ginia Grey, winning her most i'm
portant opportunity to date as
Beerys daughter, asks. odds of no
one in ability.
Inc smashing story OF "Tunder
Afoat" tells the startling events of
the World War when Hun U-boats
tried to force America to its knees!
Did you know that the Kaiser's u
boats actually sank 10000 ton AM
erican fighting ship in New York
harbor in 1882. that other Hun
sea-raiders torpedoed SO U. s. yes
sells in American water?. that an
unprotected Rev England town was
shelled by German sea scourges?
that Americas suicide fleet"
engaged the U-boats at sea, blowing
them of the face Of the Atlantic?
Now, this story can be told as the
strict censorship that has kept these
facts secret for the past 81 years,
has finally been lifted. Startling, in
credible, but true is the timely,
thrilling Thunder Afioat."
In addition to Berry, Morris and
Miss Grey, the star-studed cast
boasts. such stellar players as Carl
Esmond, Regis Toomey, John Qua
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
BEAU CESTE' IS
CROWD PLEASER
State Holding Picture Until
Monday Nght-Cooper
Heads Cast

The new Beau Geste," judged ont
of the most thrilling and impressive
pictures to come out OF Hollywood
in many a year, continues to draw
huge crowds at Warner Bros. State
theater where it will be shown daily
until final performances Monday
evening.
Critics hail it as having every
thing to make 1t great entertain
ment. A star-studded cast headed
by Gary Cooper, Ray Milland ano
Robert Preston; and a grand, rous-
ing story of a gallant trio OF broth
ers whose loyalty to each other en-
dures through amazing adventures
In the French Foreign Legion.
Cooper, Milland and Preston are
cast, Of course, as the gallant
"Geste" brothers; Cooper as the eld-
est of the trio, Beau; Milland as
john; and Preston as "Digby,
the youngest. Cooper's role as Beau
Is easily the best of his career, and
previewers cali it so advisedly, even
In view of the fact that he has had
a legion of great roles. Milland sur
passes all his earlier efforts with his
portrayal Of John" while Preston,
who scored heavily in Union
Pacific" readily proves that he be-
longs in the distinguished company
of Cooper and Milland.
In support of the stars Is q bril-
liant cast all Of whom deliver mag
nificent performances, thoroughly In
keeping with the work of the three
leading players. 1t includes Brian
Donlevy who turns in remarkable
performance as the brutal Sergeant
"Markoff"; Susan Hayward, ]. Car
rol Mash and James Stephenson.
The film tells how the Geste
brothers join the French Foreign
Legion in order that no single one
of them shall be accused of the theft
of valuable sapphire, the blue
Water" from their guardian.
Two OF the brothers, Beau and
John, are chosen for duty at Fort
Zinderneuf. .-
When Markoff attains command
at Zinderneuf, drives the men to
mutiny with his savage treatment
Beau and John remain loyal to their
soldiers oath. Markof orders them
to shoot the leaders of the mutiny
From this point excitement and
thrills run rampant across the
screen. Savage Arab attacks, the
mysterious burning Of Fort Finder
neuf and the mutiny in the desert
are only a few of the spine- tingling
scenes which will thrill you as never
before.
AS the second big treat the man
agement presents Charlie Ruggles
and Mary Boland. lovable comedy
team, in Might Work., another fun
filled picture. Donald O'Connor
Billy Lee and Joyce Mathews are
featured.
Starting Tuesday the state brings
to theatergoers another Of its fall
season hits, Honeymoon In Bali
with Fred MacMurray, Madeleine
Carroll and Allan Jones: also Joe
E. Brown in his funniest film to
date, $1,000 a Touchdown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
LARRY CLINTON
AT RITZ SUNDAY

The "Dipsey Doodler" himself,
idol of swing, Larry Clinton comes
to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport
Sunday, October /. Mr.. Revere" Is
probably the most prolific of swing
composers-"S Study in Brown"
Satan Takes a Holiday" Martha"
and scores of other hits are his
creations. Runaway business at
Park Central,s Cocoanut Grove, the
International Casino in Manhattan,
Glen Island Casino, RCA Victor
records, important air commercials,
all have figured conspicuously in the
the career Of talented Larry. Mary
Dugan is his new singing lady.
There is dancing every Thursday at
the Ritz with the Casa Ritz Or
chestra. Victor Zembruski's Polish
American orchestra will play polkas
and swing at the Ritz Wednesday,
October 4, sponsored by the RAM
blerS Athletic Club. Waiting time
is Saturday night at the Ritz, with
the Casa Ritz orchestra providing
the rhythms. Music by Golly, Cecil
Golly, the new western sensation.
will be heard Sunday, October 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
CARTRIDGE TO BE
HONORED TONIGHT
Grand Monarch of GrOttO
Dinner Dance Guest
at Elton

william M. Cartilage, grand
monarch Of the Grotto, Ma
sonic play order, VIII be the guest
Of honor at a dinner and ball to-
night at the Hotel Elton. The mon
arch and his wife are In the city
for the two day convention of the
Connecticut Grotto Association
About 200 are expected to attenc
the dinner and ball tonight at the
Elton, while the rest of the dele
gates will arrive tomorrow to part;-
cipate in the elaborate program.
Mr.. Cartilage and his wife were
entertained last night by the past
monarchs of Zindah Grotto at an
informal party. The visiting digni-
tary, who makes his home In Kan
sas, was later taken on a tour OF
the city by G. Walker Bisset.
A business meeting will take place
tomorrow, followed by parade in
the afternoon, and the ritualistic
ceremony in the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

this date (January 16) 90 chapters
are in process of organization in
United States and one in London,
England.
Employers have been quick to see
that the 40 + type of man with a
good record of business achievement
is valuable and economic asset to
any organization. They recognize
that a man over 40 has more expe-
rience, better judgment, and is more
to be relied upon than younger men
still In their formative years.
AS result of interviews with lead
erS Of progressive and successful bus
mess organizations, it has been found
that there is little discrimination
against the services Of men over 40.
Employers are definitely showing
their preference for employing .ex-
perienced executives of ability re-
CARELESS of age.
The Hartford chapter of 40 was
the first one to be formed in Con-
necticut. Actually in operation about
one month it had on January IT,
twenty-five active members. Several
positions to be filled had been re-
ferred to the club by prospective en-
ployers, and as an instance of inter-
club cooperation, Boston was imme-
diately notified about three of these
positions. as Hartford had no one
available to fill the bill. Conversely
Boston chapter has sent to Hartford
a list of positions that their members
could not qualify for.
The membership committee is ex-
tremely exacting. Each applicant
must furnish a complete man
power specification" It must show
his entire history from school days
to the present, including besides his
actual work, all outside activities and
interests, amount and kind of read
ing and travel. It must contain ref
erences, business and personal, that
can be, and are, carefully checked.
If the membership committee ap-
proves an application, it must then
be acted upon by the executive COM
mittee, composed Of the club officers
and chairmen OF other committees.
II the applicant is elected to mem
bership, then his record is filed with
a quick, ready reference number, so
that it may be used when needed.
Members Of the marketing and
placement committee spend their en-
tire day calling on business execu-
tives to explain the workings of 40 +
and to find out where they can be
of service. This Is the only club that
exists for the purpose of getting rid
of its members. The success of 40 +
depends upon the ability of Its MEM
bers to place each other in positions
where they can be useful and happy.
The organization Is non-commer-
cial, on-political and non-sectarian
in every sense of the word. There
Is no remuneration to anyone, and
In fact members spend their own
money for car expense and carfare,
postage, etc. The whole intent and
the purpose Is to help the other fell
low place himself in the position
where he belongs.
Hartford 40-t may be reached at
the Y. M. G. A., 3l5 Pearl street,
Hartford.
The great courtesy and coopera-
ton Of the Hartford "Y" has made
1t possible to establish headquarters
with telephone service at this ad-
dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

Beaver Brook. Traffic detoured
through Baltic village.
Route No. 1O9
Thomaston. ! 3-4 miles of bitum-
nous macadarn from Wigwam res
ervoir east.
Route No. 1l3
Stratford. Nichols avenue. Re-
moval of rock for better sight line
Route No. lie
Ansonia. North Main street.
mile of bituminous macadam.
Route No. 127
Trumbull. Approaches to Merritt
Parkway at White Plains road.
Route No. 129 -. =. -. -. ....
Colchester. Bridge over Jeremy
Brook under construction.
Route No. lao
Ellington. Culvert under construc-
ton. One-way traffic.
Route No. 148
Chester. 20 foot square span con-
crete slab bridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

Forty Plus" is an organization
founded on practical application of
the Golden Rule. Its members are
business executives over 40 years old
whose record of business activity
and experience demonstrates def
nitely that they are capable of fill
ing responsible positions. They are
now unemployed at any gainful &C.
cupa ton, but spend their entire time
IN trying to place each other in DO
sitions they are qualified to fill and
trying to help the employer find ex-
actly the man he needs.
The movement started several
months ago in Boston and to show
how successful 1t has been, the Bos-
ton chapter had on January 10 over
100 active members and had placed
in lucrative. worthwhile positions IS
members who automatically became
alumni Of the club.
From all over the country applica-
tons are being made by men who
want to start new chapters and at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

handsome Ronald Reagan as the
deputy district attorney who aids
the Dead End Kids and with Ann
Sheridan furnishes the romantic In
terest. Eduardo Ciannelh, famed
for his gangster portrayals is the
convincing crime leader whom the
Dead Enders finally bring to jus
tice.
The wildly authentic portrayals
of the members Of wisely selected
cast Is said to have made this
Production one Of the outstanding
melodramas Of the current season.
Rounding out the program will be
Lynn Bari and James Ellison n "Ho-
tel for Women. Ann Sothern and q
host OF Their feminine stars are fea-
tured.
Coming to the Strand on Wednes-
day is the long-awaited ''The Wizard
of OF" with Judy Garland. Ray
Bolger, Jack Haley, Frank Morgan
and Bert Lair. Irene Rich and
Jackie Moran in "Everybody's
Hobby" will co-feature the bill. Out
standing attractions coming soon to
the Strand include Rbert Taylor
and Hedy Lammar in The Lady Of
the. Tropics; 1.-The Women" I'm
Name Only" and "Dust Be My
Destiny:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
THE OLD MAID
ENDS TOMORROW
1.-THE Angels Wash Their
Faces" Headlines Bill Be-
ginning Sunday

Tomorrow evening marks your
last opportunity to see Bette Davis
and Miriam Hopkins in 1.-THE Old
Maid" also Ann Sheridan and Pat
O'Brien in Indianapolis Speedway
at the popular Warner Bros. Strand
theater.
The outstanding twin bill opening
at the Strand on Sunday for an en-
gagement Of three days brings to
the screen at that popular theater
the famous Dead End" Kids some-
what reformed, though still rough
and aggressive, who are starred with
Ann Sheridan in the Warner Bros.
production THE Angels Wash Their
Faces"
Besides the Dead End" sextette
and the screens "oomph" girl, who
are co-starred, the cast of the new
production includes many other fine
performers, both juvenile and adult
Among the former are frankie
Thomas, Bonita Granville and Jack
Scarf, while among the adult play
ers are Ronald Reagan, Henry o.
Neill. Eduardo Cianelli and Berton
Churchill.
The picture, is such exciting and
engrossing entertainment and 1t
moves so fast that one canont re-
fleet during its unfoldment whether,
as news event, it Is more interest
ing because of the new character
Of the Dead Enders or the fact that
Miss Sheridan, her first altogether
sympathetic role since she was raised
to stardom.
nioat etaoin uldrh shrdlu pywf inch
1t concerns the story of q group
Of tough and aggressive sluni young
sters who cooperate with the auth
critics In bringing to justice group
Of aduplt criminals.
Playing thre male lead Is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
ITALIAN LEAGUE
OBSERVES FEAST

The Feast of the Lady of the
Rosary will be celebrated Sunday
by the League of the Sacred Heart,
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes,
who will receive Holy Communion at
the church at the 1880 o'clock mass
and viii attend a service at 1880
O'Clock In the evening.
Following the service social will
be held in the parish hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
Road Conditions In
Connecticut Improve
Only Two Main Routes Call For DetOurs = Traffic
Maintained on Majority of Projects

Construction in force in the state
of Connecticut announced by the
Connecticut highway department
September q, 1899 for the week
ending October Z, 1899.
Closed for Construction-DetOur
Provided
Route No. Is
wilmington Ashford Union 2 sec
tions of the Wilbur Cross highway,
Smiles of rolled gravel, surface
treated.
Route No. Is
East Hampton. Middletown ave-
nue.. 2 miles bituminous macadam
surface.
Construction Traffic Maintained
Route No.
Old Lyme. Saybrook draw bridge
being painted.
Route No. US
Bridgeport. Stratford avenue
bridge. Repairc to approach spans.
Milford. Milford Stratford. Wash
ington bridge-Repairs to approach
span.
Norwalk. Boston Post road. ga
miles of reinforced concrete pave
ment.
Stonington. Stonington cutoff.
l 1-2 miles gravel surface. Traffic
will use present Route No. l through
Stonington village.
Route No. 2
BoEah. Culvert replacement at
Bozahville.
Route No. 6
Coventry. Culvert under construc-
ton.
Route No. 6
Stratford. Construction OF steel
rigid frame concrete bridge over
Route No. 8.
Route No. 4 & Al
Sharon. Drainage installation. No
interference with traffic.
Route No. U. S. s
Thomaston. Culvert installation
about 2 miles north of Thomaston.
Route No. IL
Norwich Lisbon. Bridge and ap-
breaches at Shetucket river. Traffic
will use present bridge.
Route No. IA
Plainfield. Bridge over Moosup
river and elimination of r. R. grade
crossing near Almyville. No him
drance to traffic over present Route
IA. Box culvert being rebuilt at
Meadow Brook.
Route No. Is
Stafford. Bridge over Mcintyre
Brook. Short detour around bridge.
Union turnpike. Bridge under
construction. Short detour around
bridge.
Route No. 20
East CRANKY. CRANKY road. About
I mile Of bituminous macadam
pavement.
CRANKY. Channel improvement at
bridge.
CRANKY. Channel improvement at
bridge.
Route No. 80
Windham. Norwich illimantic
road between williams crossing and
South Windham. About l IL miles
of concrete pavement.
Route No. 32A
New London. New London Nor
wich road (Mohegan avenue) about
I mile of concrete. Through traffic
viii use present Route No. 80.
Route No. A
Canton Simsbury A section of the
Hartford Winsted road. miles of
concrete pavement under construc-
ton. Short stretches of one-way
traffic.
Route No. SO
Easton Fairfield. Sport Hill road.
About 1-3 mile of bituminous maca-
dam pavement.
Route No. IS
Trumbull. Huntington turnpike.
Reinforced concrete rigia frame
bridge.
Route No. 81
Southbury. 1-2 mile of reinforced
concrete pavement.
Route No. So
Woodbridge. Bridge and APP
breaches over Sargent river. Tenn
porary road.
Route No. ~
Berlin. Drainage under construc-
ton.
Route No. SO
East HaddaEn. Bridge being paint
ed.
Route No. 81
Sprague. Grist Mill bridge over
p0TTcE CHIEFS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
FORTY PLUS"
What 1t Is And What 1t Does
CFrom Connecticut Industry

EDITORS NOTE This brief article prepared recently
organized Hartford Chapter of England
describes brief terms Of
organization efforts which has
ment service field Organized strict
service opportunities not charity
hopes that employers throughout the worthy
opportunity possible either
through direct request through the
on now organize chapter of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
80 ENROLL FOR Y
INSTITUTE CLASSES

Arthur L. Purinton, educational
director. announced today that
about 80 young men from Water
bury and vicinity have registered at
the Mattatuck Technical Institute,
engineering school Of the YMCA.
A total of 1876 courses are given
at the school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
POLICE CHIEFS
APPOINT ROACH
New England Association
Elects Local Man Third
Vice-President

The New England Police Chiefs
association yesterday elected Supt
OF Police william j. Roach of Wa
terbury, third vice-president at the
14th annual convention in Boston.
Superintendent Roach. who was
the only Connecticut official named
to an executive position. spoke on
the traffic safety program of this
city.
Chief of Police George E. Col
1ette of Central Falls, r. l., was
elected president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
NEEDS NEW HANDLE

Frank, Thomas is asking fan
friends to help him find a new first
name. He feels he has outgrown
FRANKIE" and doesn't want to use
the name of his father, Frank
Thomas, well-known character ac-
to. Frat1kenstein is out, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

len, Glen Bevans, Douglas Dunn
brille, Phillip Terry and many 9TH
ers.
On the same program is stop,
Look and Love-" hilarious riot of
fun with william Frawley and Jean
Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
Movie Notes
STAR COMES BACK

Enid Bennett, who plays an i'm
portant role in RKO Radios meet
DR.. Christian" starring Jean Her
sholt, Is making strides In her re-
cent film comeback. This is her Sec
ond part since coming out Of retire
ment, the other being in Enter
mezzo." ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

Although Bill Golden Boy" Hol-
den, who moves over to Warner Bros
for Invisible Stripes" is good ALL
around athlete, the only athletic
honor he ever won was in boyhood
hte-flying contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29
CoMEDY.DRAMA hit

COMEDY-DRAMA hit
EIilarity and romance are well
mixed in 1.-THE Day the Bookies
Wept," RKO Radios latest picture
starring Joe Penner. The noted
comic plays the part Of q pigeon
fancier taxicab driver who invests
In a one-horse racing stable. 1''s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-29

People Of England drank 887, 000,-
600 galloons Of milk last year and
897 900 900 gallons Of beer. w
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
GAMES WEDNESDAY
Pacific Coast League

Hollywood 4, San Diego 5, eleven
innings.
Seattle 3; Los Angeles 2.
Portland 0; San Francisco 8.
Oakland Sacramento, rained out
National League
Pittsburgh S; New York 0.
st. Louis A. Philadelphia 3.
Chicago q, Boston 6.
Cincinnati 5; Brooklyn 10.
American League
Washington l; Detroit S.
Philadelphia a; Cleveland 7.
New York Z; st. Louis l.