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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
POLES

Tomorrow nite at . o'clock ofi the Loew.Poii stage, another Of the headline Broadway vaudeville bills viii Dc presented to Waterbury pa- irons. Headlining this weeks revue are those two famous comedians from Harlem, Tim and Freddie, Other topsnotch acts include the worlds foremost acrobaN, the inter. nationally famous Clayton and Ross; radios leading ifnpersonator, Bob Lenny; c grand musical act by Contie and Little, and completing this evening Of singing, dancing and comedy gre Frances and Wally, sen. Eationai dancers from George Whites Scandals.
 Gus Meyers, Jr. and the Loew Poli theater orchestra will furnish the musical background for the show.
 The same quality Of inventive thrills which made the Jules Verne works popular has been captured in Nick Carter, Master Detective" u. trasTnodef1 version Of the super. sleuth'S adventures which will open tomorrow at the Loew Poli theater with Walter Pidgeon in the title role and Rita Johnson aS leading lady.
 Super -planes that room skyward and attain unprecedented speeds, the theft Of plans for other aircraft inventions, air battles, crashes, in. ternationai intrigue and a murder mystery offer unfagging excite. ff1eflt,
 Pidgeon as Nick Carter, and Miss Johnson as the plane BtewardesS who furnishes the romantic inter. est, keep the story on c completely beiievabie level, while Donald Meek in c comedy role, Henry Hui as an eccentric inventor, and such other players as Stanley c. Ridges and Addison Richards maintain the necessary fast pace.
 The action in the picture b rapid.fir from start 10 finish, and no pains have been spared to achieve realism amid the highly fnelodra. matic happenings.
 On the same program Is another smash hit, "Jeepers, Creepers" fuii Of hilItilly hi-jinks, and featuring the renowned Weaver Brothers and Eiviry, this trio having been out- standing On radio programs from coast to coast for the past few years.
 Attractions coming to close at LoewS Poll tonight include the MGM comedy triumph, "ReTnem- ber?" starring Robert Taylor, Greer Carson and Lew Ayres, and Allegheny Uprising" c stirring drama co.starTing John Wayne and Claire Trevor, the sweethearts Of "Stagecoach."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

economic systems of England and of France to an immense strain. The debts of both these countries are vast. England enters the war with Q debt which would be cofn- parable to our debt If we owed Q hundred million dollars. She must pile more on that.
 Both countries, democratic in character, are compelled to subject their people to dictatorial rule, which does not sit easily upon them. Under these circumstances, two great questions arise:
 First, the struggle between Ger. many and her foes now Is Q strug- gle of nerves exaggerated by eco. homie and social irritants. Which group of nerves will last longest7 Will Germany, reduced to very Se- were privations of food and clothing and the loss of ell luxuries and pris vate business, ultimately grow weary of the struggle and overthrow Hit Ter?
 Or will democratic England, far better of than her German enemy in food and clothing, grow weary of the government restraints and the spectre of ultimate ruin after the war and crack up firstf
 It must be confessed that the odds are altogether against Ger many in this struggle. The Briton does not crack Up easily and he has inmeasurably more to sustain his resistance in the way of ma terial support than the German. NO COUNTRY CAN
 REALLY WIN IN WAR
 Second, what will happen to Brit ain and France when the war B over2 It looks aS If the answer must be-ruin of their economic systems ruin Of their currencies, many dark years Of disaster, possible overthrow Of their democratic regimes.
 This, Of course, Is h the realm of speculation. But the outlook for all of these warning countries, win, lose or draw, Is exceedingly black. They have played with war too long. War has become too terrible for them. They cannot win against 1t.
 The victor in this contest will be war itself.
 T0M0RR0Wi The big stakes for which Soviet Russia now plays.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

tainment Is the new Deanna Durbin hit First Love" which opens It's four day engagement ct the Strand starting with performances tomor- row afternoon.
 The young star Is presented in Q more nature role than any she has ever attempted and according to critics she turns in Q performance far superior to her previous hits which. included HOO Men and A Girl" "Three Smart Girls" and others.
 In the picture Deanna encounters her first love affair, Q boy.and- girl romance between herself and Robert Stack, screen newcomer in the role of 6 young bachelor who is the object of the affections of Deanna and of Helen Parrish. who plays one of Deanna's snobbish cousins. And in the romance, Deanna receives her first screen kiss-and to top 1t all her first proposal of marriage.
 Adding to the enjoyment of the picture s Deanna's singing. Includ- cd in the young stars songs are "one Fine Day" "Amapola," Home, Sweet Home" and Spring Tn My Heart"
 The film presents c supporting cast which includes, in addition to Miss Parrish and Stack, Q roster of fine players. Lewis Howard, Lea- trice Joy, Eugene Palette and Frank jenks are among them.
 Co.featuring the program will Do Dancing Co.Ed" with Lena Tur- ner and Richard Carlson in the co-starring leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Where do we go from here The nick arriving fin New York for the first time no longer has to make his way circutousIy from the Grand Central station stand at the corner FortySecond look upward per haps downward with much distress, finally make a dash for the opposite corner landing in sea of traf- fife midway and glared at by taxi drivers policemen over to the new building in Pershng Square across from the Grand Central and in this new Information Center they can question until the cows come home; anything from how do get to Grants Tomb, to where is Rockefeller Plaza Madison Square Garden Jack Dempseys KeinS The Museum of Natural History, The Bowery the East River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Heard in passing. Oh boy, my feet! If get home shopping If I'm not I'd better be- because this is the last day you're going to see me hanging on bus strap Look at that huge (whSper over there you'd think des Say don't the streets look swell this year, wonder who paid for it. The city, suppose Funny they never did anything like this before (At this point downtown merchant gared truculenty thinking of his assessment to make the city beautiful at Christmas) There's Nell Downing back there do you suppose that's new pernla nent and just take look at her new fur coat and bet of It. Where are we? If can to get off this bus I'm lucky, and If can cook supper after drop these bun des I'm uckier still We'll left some beans which just have to be heated up. What time have you got7 six teen? Well maybe after supper I'll feel like coming down again to movie, tired as am. One has to have some amusement Oh, you getting off here bye and nice to have seen you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Good Evening.
CHRISTMAS CONFUSION
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Has your home cockeyed look2
 Dad can't even find his favorite book And oh dear me- his favorte chair Is c,ittered with bundles, a teddy bear Lizzie in the kitchen says she can't find room For her mops and dshcoths or her broom Packages in the hallway packages in the attic, ,., Keep out of the guest roo says mother most eHpnaC Presents are hid all over the house
 When sisters caught peekng brother calls her Iouee That makes dad mad and he gets his dander up And promptly calls his son mean little pup Everybody's in the other fellows way, And those this season should be happy and gay There's many and many very sad rift In this hectic cause of the Christmas gift But don't worry Christmas will be here soon And then we'll all sing very different tune Peace on earth, good will to men, Fii' ''''''''' 9''' FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

The senior Catholic Youth Organization of St. Mary Magdaens Church in Oakvile, where the likeabe Rev Thomas McGarry holds sway realizes that Christmas Is time of remembrance They're hopeful of raising enough money via rummage sale Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week n the vacant store Grand Street opposite the Democrat, to throw memorable Christmas party for children of the vile next Sunday afternoon. Responsible for this humanitarian endeavor is Ruth Waslaskas, Violet Chaipus, Mary Machokas, Bartholomew J, Mister, Mary Czya, Con- stance Gibbons, Al ZadnaiS and Josephine PaZden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
BETHLEHEM

Beneath the sky this holy night, Songs without words are echoing far; hear the harpers touch their strings, Watching and waiting for q star The deeper silence wrought by prayer Has called them 10 the ChristchildB bed, And brings the mysteries of faith To All their souls where hope has led. Tried by new fires that burn the soul Men long for peace at Christnastide; No Roman censor Co oppose
 Or hide the light where God would guide. Upon Your breast the Nations rest When chaos overwhelms their days And soon again glowing star Will light with beauty darkened ways. And prophecy has called You Lord And ages hence will see Your face; For every creature of tho skies VIII tell of Your redeeming grace.
 George L. Lee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Christmas being such gay and festive holiday what nsh ann @ se 'a ass e H syman fly Claire Luchnick and Phyllis Fider who arranging the formal dinner dance for Tau Epsilon Chi Sorority to all who attend. Francis Pectier comes through with a very lovely Yuletde card Thanks Francis. {. Mrs. Joseph Pernatozz Is back in St. Marys Hospital accident recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
BY JOHN T. FLYNN

Since the war in western Europe ct least has apparently settled down to an economic war, the odds shift heavy to the side of the Allies.
 0ermany's army may be stronger than Britain's and France,s-which Is doubtfui-and dermany's planes may be numerous. But Germany is hopelessly inadequate for sustaining an economic contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Mir and Mrs Nathan Fider of Elizabeth Street will have 22 candles on their wedding anniversary cake next Friday Congratulations Nate and Mrs. Nate. Christ greetings via lovely cards are gratefully received Christian Church and Mrs Johnson, Mir and Mrs Henry DespnS and son, Richard of East Main Street. John V Jackson of Hopevle Madayn Watts of Center Street, Margaret Matthews, and William J. Derwin, assistant supervisor of recreation. Natalie Atieri of Clinton street will be year older Christmas Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Tedsys Answers se
 cRANllUk CRACKERS :
Questions on Comis Page

1. It took him three days to matrIcuiate when he started his uiii- versity career.
 2. The senator rose to tnterpose an objection.
 3. The inebriated man was 60 obstreperouS that he had to De elected from the room.
 {. His fortnight objections left him in c precarious position with his party.
 5. What he thought was c figure coming toward him proved to be nothing more than an illusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

II MB is W DC an economic con- test the Issue will be decided by the economic crack ing Up Of either Germany or her enemies. And ai we look ct the picture, we sec two outstanding facts:
 First, the pres- ent economic po- sition of England and France Is im- n eas urably Su- AAfiAF fA nefs many's, and
 Second. the ac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
CHURCH UNITS HOLD
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

The MT. and Mrs. Club of the First Baptist church will hold Q Christmas party tonight ct eight o'clock in the Blue room of the church.
 Mir. and Mrs. Seth Goodwin, vice. presidents of the club are in charge of the program, which will include Q grab bag Santa Claus, himself, games and refreshments.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Perry. presi- dents of the club are assisting in preparing tonight's party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
STRAND

Ending this evening at the popu- lar Warner Bros. Strand theater k Jamaica Inn" starring Charles Laughton with Maureen O'iara and a large cast; also Jackie Cooper and Betty Field in "What A Life"
 Glowing with gaeity, glistening with joy, sparkling with romance and glittering with glorious enter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

How well have Britain and France stood the strain Oe over three months of "Europe's Eco- homie War;" This is the sec- ond of three informative articles written for The Waterbury Democrat by John 4. Flynn, America's foremost author economist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

MT and Mrs Francis Donovan of Thomaston will celebrate four years of matrimonial happiness next Saturday Mike used to be member of our reportoraI staff Franklyn "Tuckey" Bergen son of Dr. and Mrs Franklyn Bergen of Circular Avenue was four years old yesterday, but the party was staged the day previous. Made little difference to little Tranklyn, though. He was king for the day. Doris Horten, Salesady will be year older tomorrow Florence PaloSi looks like Park Avenue social regis ter number in her stunning tweed coat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Dealing with 6 defmmed outcast's hopless love for q beautiful girl, "The HuBehback Of Notre Dame" Is one Of the classics Of literature, RKo Radio has brought c spectac- ular version Of the Victor Hugo story to the screen, with Charles Laughton starring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
HALL
 GETS JUDGMENT

Tn the Hartford court of commou pleas this week the Apothecariea Hall company was granted judgment to recover Si, ,i6706 from Mrs, Mar. garet II. Elinskas of Hartford. The amount is said to be owed the local concern for fertilizer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
ROMANCE REVIVED

4 college romance that threatens 10 years later to break lip two homes furnishes the plot of RKO Radios Married and in Love, featuring Alan Marshal, Barbara Read, Helen Vinson and Patric Knowles,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
PLAYS TWO ROLES

Leon EToi, popular character comedian, is seen ifl a dual role in Lupe Velez' current RK0 Radio comedy, Mexican Spitfre." Errol plays an eccentric American uncle, also c British whisky baron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

The Community is stin yearning for another sensation such as John Ludorf once created in the great tractor scandal John bought g second -hand tractor and ifnmedi. ately discovered t on his tax bill. The former owner Of that tractor had never bothered Co list t, but an alert and hungry assessor spotted Johns new purchase and started plans to tax it John had an idea that he was being made the target of unjust taxation, be- lieved that many tractors in the town were not taxed, and set cut to prove it, After Mr. Lud0Ff had completed his detective work, more than forty tractors appeared on the tax lists, many of them held by Feputed first families and icad- ing citizens, The assessors had their way, but John Lud0rf assert. cd his independence and saw to it that the tax iead was equitably distributed on tractors, at least
 George Curtiss, former COW jockey Of Skunk Hollow, is rated one Of the most moderate and careful truck drivers in Connecticut. George never signed Up for any safety campaigns, but nc tools that truck la the center Of the road and doesn't sideswipe any cats, dogs, or pedestrians,
 Nature closes some roads. .. The Beiectmen close others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

cess Of these powers to the re- sources Of the world b ifnmeasur.
 aby superior. They are superior not alone because they have the ships
 to haul goods and the navies to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Virginia Vale, who played oppo- site George o'Brien in Marshal Of Mesa City," again Is seen as the stars leading lady in RKo Radios Legion of the IAWleRs,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
AnsrUers To
 Test Questions

Below gre the answers tO test questions printed on page 6.
 1. South America. 2. C0nchoI0gy. 2. Thirty-five years. {. The same body will weigh slightly more ct the poles. 5. -fla'.grant; not kon- fragrant.
 c. Royal flush. ]. Billy Rose. 8. South America. Q. Bolivia. i0 Red, yellow and green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Fred Soiosy has . cabin over the hill from Rattlesnake and his fay. orite sport is fox hunting. Foxss cleaned Up Fred's chickens, SO now Fred b after peiA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Not far from the Haseistelner Farm, Miss Laura Platt manages . One-w0man farm, and cares for her aged mother. Miss Plast was once the school teacher at Pur. chase School, and she has forgot ten more about practical educa. ton than most women ever learn in college. When Laura Piatt taught children their Three Rs they knew what it was ell about and how to put their knowledge to practical use. Miss Piatt Is . firm believer in education without frills and her brand of teaching is needed more than ever before in the history Of the USA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
AMERICANIZATION TREND

Tn line with the A!nericanizatiof trend in pictures is RKo Radioi "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" starrin' Raymond Massey. This stirrinI epic of Lincoln's early life wa| adapted to the screen from Rober
 E. sherwood's Pulitzer Prize play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Honk Kong, China, is still cons nected with Europe by two air Ser' vices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
ROONEY SWEATER

Virginia Weidier has promised to knit Mickey Rooney c Fnufher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
SOUTH
 BRITAIN BRIEFS
BY BILL 0ARRr0Us

Harry Lautenschiager, South Brit- ain milk peddier, first citizen, and horseman, has put away his saddle and gone over to the fnotorsinad group of youngsters. Harry wears c sombrero and chaps with ease. He can sit any horse that ever wore hair, yet he has heard the call of the roaring road and purchased c car. Somehow, we believe that Har- " caused more female heart flute ters with that railcher rig than he can ever attract in c Rolls Royce. There's something about Q cowboy there's not much about c motor ist, except c desire to be in the place he's going to which is always not quite aS good as the place he just left.
 Charley Perry still supports . few Devon cattle and keeps alive
 the old traditions of fine red oxen
 that this community was once so
 proud of.
 Job had nothing on Michael Has, elsteiner. Michael used to keep c ship-shape farm on Purchase Hill. He was c friend to every man and 6 top-flight agrarian with service stripes for bumper crops, but he always spent his wealth on people who were less fortunate. Michael sold out and started down the hill with his last load of milk. The truck skidded and overturned, and Michael was sore.injured, but he wasn't licked. He went down on the oxford Road and opened . filing station. People came with hard luck tales and got credit. Michael finally took Up day work and rented the station. Sometimes he was fairly prosperous, and sometimes the go- ing was tough, but Mike didn't care. The other day, Good Neighbor Has, elsteiner celebrated his birthday by going for an airpiane ride. We hope he had an opportunity to see the rolling acres he has tended from topside, and we're sure glad he got back safely. Michael MaSelSteiner iS the most patient, kindly man we ever knew from Purchase Hill. He deserves ship of his own, but he would probably wear 1t out taking other people for rides. Mike b that way about everyone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
CLASSIC IS RCREENED

Nature closes some roads. .. The seIectmen close others
Evening star., 1939-06-06
A. w. Women's Guild
Elects Mrs. Rapp

Mrs. r. E. Rapp was elected pres
ident of the Womens Guild of
American University at its annual
meeting yesterday in Hurst Hall, on
the campus at Massachusetts and
Nebraska avenues NV. Annual
reports also were made and guild
members were entertained in the
, Women's residence hall at lunch
con at which trustees of the uni
versity were hosts.
Other officers elected included: ::
FIRST vice president, Mrs. j. T.
Gibbs; second vice president, Mrs.
Karl Dortzbach: corresponding Sec
retary. Mrs. Louis Hunter, and as
slStant historian, Mrs. Fred Evans.
Ofhcers reelected were: Mrs.
owen Scott, recording secretary;
Mrs. Warren Emley, treasurer; Mrs
Henry Fisher, assistant treasurer
and Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, his
torian.
Wives of trustees who were table
hostesses at the luncheon we're:
Mrs. L. R. Alderman, Mrs. H. W.
Burgan, Mrs. Arthur C. Christie
Mrs. A. c. Houghton, Mrs. Fred
Kelly, Mrs. Lanier R. MacLachlen
Mrs. Ernest Griffith, wife of the
dean of the graduate school: Mrs
Warren Emley, Mrs. Rapp and Mrs
Gibbs.
Evening star., 1939-06-06
Committee Heads
OF Chevy Chase
Club Named

Committee and section chairmen
70 serve in the Woman's Club of
Chevy Chase, Md, during the COM
ing year have been appointed by
the newly elected president, Mrs
Frederick M Kerby.
standing committee chairmen are
as follows: Membership, Mrs. Fred
erick Shoemaker; program, Mrs,
Henry De G. Adams; printing, Mrs,
John I. Lauritzen; press, Mrs
Ralph w. S. Bonnet; hospitality
Mrs. Joseph Proske; ushers, Mrs.
William L. Orem, jr.; applied edu-
cation, Mrs. Douglas Griesemer;
public welfare, Mrs. Charles B.
Llngamfelter; resolutions and legis-
latlon, Mrs. Frank c. Kracek;
finance, Mrs. Louis S. Murphy:
Clubhouse Committee, Mrs. Har-
rlson F.. Fits. and motion pictures,
Mrs. Albert M. Dickson.
Section chairmen are as follows:
Art, Mrs. Benjamin H. Bennett;
GIVES. Mrs. Arthur T. Davenport; !;
drama, Mrs. Edwin J. Cameron: +:
French, Mrs. James F. Pierce; Ger
man, Mrs. L. H. PEBBLES; interna-
tlonal relations, Mrs. Lawrence O.
Manley; Junior department, Mrs.
S. Seabury dEspard; literature,
Mrs. Daniel S. Murph; music, Mrs.
William Collins; nature, Mrs. Dud-
ley E. Hoffman; physical education,
Mrs. WlnsloW H. Herschel. and
social, Mrs. Harold E. Burton.
Evening star., 1939-06-06
Breckenridge Club
Membership
Drive Planned

Plans for inaugurating an aSso-
ciate membership drive for the Ma
tional M. Eleanor Breckenridge
Club, completed within the past
few days, have been announced by
Mrs. Erich Schwartze, newly re-
elected club president.
Two seniors of Texas State Col
lege, the Misses Zollie May and
Mary Elizabeth Dodge, who are Wis
iting Mrs. SchWartze, have volun-
teered to direct the drive upon
their return to Texas this summer
It is hoped that sufficient funds will
be obtained to permit scholarship
this fall for Washington girl. at
Texas State College for Women,
where Miss Breckenridge was
regent, until her death at 88 years
of age, and where the club, named
IN her honor, was founded several
years ago by Mrs. Schwartze.
The Misses Dodge hope to obtain
associate members from former stu
dents of the college as we'll as
mothers of students and active
members of the club. Such an as
sociate membership would cover
areas throughout the entire country,
1t was stated.
Miss zollie May and Mary Eliza
-. beth Dodge, arrived Sunday as
guests of Mrs. Schwartze, after at
tending the June Week festivities
at the Naval Academy.
Many plans have been made for
their entertainment by club men,
bers, including tea given in their
honor this week by Miss Helen
Hardesty, corresponding secretary of
the club, members are invited, by
Mrs SchWartze.
At the recent election of officers
the following new officers were
elected: Vice president, Mrs. Bessie
Price, formerly of Alabama: record
Ing secretary, Miss Lorena Reed,
formerly of Missouri; corresponding
secretary, Miss Helen Hardisty, Dis
trlct of Columbia; publicity, Miss
Louise Fincham, formerly of Vir-
glnia, and treasurer, Mrs. Alice
Mason, District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1939-06-06
Phi Sigma Sigma
10 Hold Luncheon

The Washington Alumnae Club,
Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, will hold
luncheon in honor of the grad
yates of Kappa Chapter, George
Washington University, at the
Shoreham Hotel on Saturday at 1
pm. The graduates are Mrs. A.
Palma Aaronson, Mrs. Morris Gold
man and Miss Estelle Weinstein.
The new officers of the club are
Mrs. Norman Goldberg, archon;
Miss Mrytle Kaminsky, vice archon;
Miss Evelyn Eibender, scribe; Mrs.
Meyer Silverman, bursar.
The closing event of the season
will be luncheon, followed by
man Jong and bridge, at the Fair
lax Hotel June "a. Mrs. Philip
Diatz is chairman of the luncheon
and reservations.