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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

mended that he resign from the federal bench and from his other positions of responsibility SO that bis mind may be free from worry"
 Hartford, Conn, April I2-Wr)-- Broken in health and confined at a Hartford retreat suffering from nervous disturbance, Federal Judge Edwin s. Thomas, whose affairs are under investigation by special New York grand jury, has resigned the bench he occupied for more than quarter of century, 1t was dis closed today.
 His resignation, dated April 6, and affective immediately, was ac- cepted by President Roosevelt. Washington advices said the White House did not make public his let ter of resignation and the jurist, patient at Neuro-Psychiatrict in stitute and hospital since March 6, was protected from questioners.
 Thomas, an appointee of Pres- ident Woodrow Wilson in 1913, was drawn into the investigation of the McKesson & Robbins, Inc, and of former Federal Circuit Court Judge Martin T. Manton of New York early in February when he was commanded to return from a vaca- ton at Panama.
 On March he turned over to in- vestigators books and records of his personal business transactions but was admitted to the hospital be- fore he could be questioned further.
 Named Two Receivers
 Last December Thomas appoint ed two equity receivers for McKes- son & Robbins on petition of a stockholder, who complained the assets of the huge wholesale drug concern were in danger of being dissipated and that financial state ments had been exaggerated by more than $18,000,000. The receiv- CTS served only a few days before the company voluntarily applied for reorganization under the Clayton Act in the New York courts.
 The extent of his testimony in the two inquiries was not disclosed. Manton was indicted early in March on charges of conspiracy to ob- struct justice and is waiting trial.
 Thomas, a former executive sec- retary to the late Gov. Simeon E. Baldwin, legislator and one-time secretary-treasurer of the Demo- cratic state central committee, was appointed to the federal bench 25 years ago last November and served since then in the Connecticut dis trict. He was senior judge of the federal court in this state.
 He was several times associated with Judge Manton in constitution al courts.
 In Failing Health
 Thomas had been in failing health for several years, during which he underwent two major operation for glandular trouble. He is 66 years old
 The hospital withheld any infor- nation concerning the length of his confinement. When admitted it was announced he was placed under "active treatment" and it was intimated he would be there at least several months.
 He has Q home at Columbia, which has been closed since his ill., ness. Mrs. Thomas was believed staying with friends at Hartford. |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Junior Auxiliary

Officers were chosen at the meeting yesterday of the junior members group of Corp. Coyle post auxiliary, American Legion, with Joan Dillon elected presi- dent. The installation will be held at the auxiliary meeting We'd nesday night at Legion home.
 Others chosen were: Vice-presi- dent, Jean Stafstrom; secretary, Janice Niver; treasurer. Marjorie DiPietro; sergeant-at-arms, Alice Stafstrom, and chaplain, Gene yieye Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Behind The Lines
American Legion

Under the auspices of Corp. Coyle Post and its auxiliary an informal dinner dance will be held at The Elton Friday evening, May 18th. It will be the first social function of it's type held by the two units of the American Legion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Park and East End
 Clubs Stage Social
Mixed Bowling Matches to Feature Program Friday;
 Drum Corps to Parade in Shelton
WASHINGTON HILL

Inter-community fraternalism will be displayed Friday night at a get- together of Washington Park and East End Community clubs for a social evening in the Washington Park Community House.
 During the past few weeks com- mittees representing both clubs, headed by President James J. Glad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
OPTIoNED TO HARTFORD

Washington, April 12. = CUP) - Rockies Sebastian Sisti, Al Hazel and Carvel Powell today were op- tioned to Hartford, farm club in the Eastern League, by the Boston Bees.
 They left immediately for Charles ton, w. Va, where Hartford is training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

ney of the Washington Park group and Joseph Brophy of the East End Club, have outlined plans for the function.
 Bowling matches between mixed teams from both clubs will open the program at 7:30 o'clock. Danc- ing and refreshments will follow. All residents of the Hill are invited by the Washington Park group, while the East End group is making plans for the attendance of all their membership.
 More than 200 are expected to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Florio Post

Florio post and auxiliary, Italian American World War veterans will be represented at the annual Seicheprey dinner Saturday night night in the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
HOGS HAPPENED ON PRUNEs

HOGS HAPPENED ON PRUNES
 San Jose, Cal. - UP)-Prune-fed hogs soon will be the latest deli cacy which California will have to offer American gourmets. It has just been developed that grade c" prunes can be profitably con- verted into hog food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Kitchener Post

Lord Kitchener post will hold 8 regular meeting tomorrow night at o'clock at the post headquar- ters on Scovill street. All mem bers are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

Woodford, England, is protesting against the proposal to build a road across the village green where cricket has been played for 200 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

To encourage visitors to the Liege International Exhibition of Water and Waterways Hyrdaulics in celebration of the opening of the last section of the Albert Canal. Belgium will reduce the price of gasoline sold to foreign motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
|Y.M.C.A. Notes

The Panthers' club election of of- ficers at a meeting at North End YAGCA, resulted in the selection of the following: President. Wilfred Cavana; treasurer, John Rinaldi; secretary Hugo Jannetty, and busi- ness manager. George Brousseau.
 The groups membership drive committee includes Theodore Greg gis, James Possidento, Samuel La- vallo. Domenic Leporte and Ray mond Masciso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

Berlin w. Tinker, former super intendent of schools in this city and now a resident of Fryeburg, Maine, was visitor in town today renewing acquaintances with his legion of friends here.
 MT. Tinker held the superin- tendency here from 1897 up until the appointment of the late Dr. Michael Donovan. He is 8 grad- uate of Bates college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

Jamaica is fighting unemploy- ment, low wages, low commodity prices and plant disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Bowling

Final games of the women's bowl ing league of the Community Club wil lbe roller tomorrow night, and will be followed by social. The captains of the teams are arranging the social.
 The leagues annual bowling ban- quet will be held April 20 at Shel Chateau. Mrs. John Hayes is chair man of the committee and president of the league. Prizes will be award- e dat the banquet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Meeting Tomorrow

Meeting Tomorrow
 Final plans for the function and arrangements for the function and arrangements 10 rother club affairs will be completed tomorrow fight at a meeting of the Washington Park Community Club. James J. Glad ney will preside, starting at 8:15 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12

From S4.2T4,85O tons ok ore taken from mines in South Africa last year 12.l56,629 ounces of gold was extracted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Basketball

Basketball
 When the Texan defeated the Gent Juniors Monday night for the junior championship of the park. the basketball season came to a conclusion at the Washington Park Community House. Nets were taken down yesterday.
 The Texans will be given medals for their achievement at the annual victory dance April 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Single Girls

The single girls bowling league of St. Francis Xavier's alleys will also hold 8 banquet April o, prob- ably at Waverly inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Victory Dance

Committees will be appointed to- night for the arrangement of the annual victory dance of the com- bined basketball league. The affair, traditionally successful, is attended by members of all the senior league basketball teams.
 The evening is highly lighted by the presentation of the Martin Scully trophy to the championship team = in this instance the Gents of the Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
Fife and Drum Corps

Fife and Drum Corps
 Washington Park Fife and Drum Corps has accepted an invitation to parade in Shelton, Memorial Day. Plans have also been completed to attend convention in Hartford, Saturday, April 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-12
COLUMNlSTSARE
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Evening star., 1939-03-12

even though all the members used to
see each other every day, nothing
would do. of course, but they should
get up mysterious notices of their
meetings. You know the sort of thing:
BE prepared, the hour approaches :. {.
Look out! Because the time is short
Tuesday is the day. Beware Of
traitors These we're the three |
picked out of the assortment. They
we're all signed The Secret Five" She
twisted her head toward the back seat
and leered at Mr.. Jeptha Croy.
But for once in his life her legal
counselor had nothing to say. He was
too busy trying to keep his mirth
within decorous legal limits.
The End
Next week: Mrs. Tubber solces
mystery - and deals out some
heary-hdnded justice.
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THIS WEEK MAGAZINE
Continued from poge twelve

Tupper brought the sedan back to the
right side of the road. Finally she
spoke.
what human bloodhound you
are for facts, Jep. The truth and moth
ing but the truth, eh?" The black
velvet ribbon quivered with amuse-
ment. I'm a great hand to keep
things that belonged to my children.
l guess most mothers are. Well, was
sittin' in that picture show and some
thing on the screen made me think of
a club my boy Willie used to belong
to when he was little shaver of eight
or so. You know the kind. think
Willie's club was known as The
Secret Five They used to meet out
in an old shed in our back yard. And
Evening star., 1939-03-12

funk SLIuRRleu W HIS hllCSo. n bSll
buckle was massaging his face, which
was CHEEKY beneath the quick CRIME
of conflict. The world seemingly piled
on top of him. Another voice was
yelling trumphantly, "We got him,
MIR. Melton! We got him before he
had chance!
Young Mr.. Watkins grinned be-
meath the squirming avalanche.
'He had a package We never gave
him chance -
Above the clamor the shrill female
scream again arose: "A bomb!'
Water! Water! Douse it in water!
Where is the water?'
THE aquarium! The aquariump'
1t was male voice believing in fear.
Throw it in with the fish,"
"Aiurder! Murder! Well all be
murdered?'
A new voice topped the pandemon-
ium. Mot the aquarlum!' 1t cried
angrily. "Those fish are priceless.
You - you fools. Oh ~ 1t pinched
. off despairingly. From somewhere IN
the middle distance came the tinkle of
breaking glass Then the voice came
back with new vigor, "You bungling
fools Take your prisoner to the village
jail and then get out. You hear? Get
out! You're fred!'
A half hour later an excited little
group surged about the desk Of a
police captain Captain Toomey of the
Meadowcroft Police Department had
formerly been connected with the
police department of large city. He
was a big man with terrifying mus
tache and surprising pair OF mild
blue eyes. And at the moment he was
very much annoyed.
''One at a time he barked at
them He smiled deferentlally in the
direction OF the owner of Foxhill
Farms and glared at the worse-for-
wear MIR. Murdo you've been
getting threatening notes, eh. Mr..
Melton? You should have informed
us. You say this young man tried to
break into your home with a bomb
under his arm?'
MIR. Murdo thrust the dripping
package forward. eve jumped him
before he had chance -" ne began
Importantly.
"Twaddle! Pifler' MIR. Murdo
twisted uneasily at the rumbled inter-
lection. Mr. Croy, in his hastily
created position as legal counsel to the
erstwhile prisoner. choked back
plea for his client as Mrs. Tupper,
the velvet band around her crimson
neck twitching with indignation.
stepped into the spotlight.
THAT boy wouldn't know bomb
if it jumped up and kissed him." she
snapped. Hes school friend of my
sons. drove him out to this mans
place." She indicated the diminutive
fnancier with contemptuous fore
finger. "He wanted to show him a
marvellous new heat control he had
developed. He'd been trying to see
him at his Office for ages. And now
these cheap dumb private dicks -"
She paused to snort.
Mr.. Slattery, of The Slattery De-
tective Agency, wasn't taking that
from any old dame. Not in front of
client He elbowed forward. Nov see
here, lady -" he snarled.
Shut upr' Mrs. Tupper told him
acidly. Captain Toomey hid smile
under his hand. The old lady was
card That hat of hers now. 1t looked
like a drunken muff.
What you hams thought was
bomb is one of the most important
heating devices of the generation"
she announced throatily.
But - but it looked like bomb.
a thin female voice protested tearfully.
Mrs. Tupper eyed the tall gray
haired woman in the white evening
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started to say.
Mrs Tupper never even bothered
oask him to decide. Captain Toomey's
cold stare was enough. For nearly
three quarters of an hour Mrs Tupper
quoted engineering reports, projected
markets and built up sales story in
behalf of Mr.. Wilberforce Watkins
invention that left that young man
stunned with admiration. She gave it
everything she had. She spoke ap-
parently to the law, but Mr.. Croy
knew that the little financier was
listening intently. At the conclusion
of her remarks, she brought out
man-sized linen handkerchief and
mopped her glistening brow. And
that's your bomb,' she told them
simply. can invention worth million
dollars to the person with the
money and the brains and the err
experience to see it."
Mr.. Slattery too had been watching
the growing interest OF his bread and
butter. He strove to save the day.
That's all very well, lady, he
sneered. But how about those notes."
This time it was neither MRS. Tup-
per nor the Captain that tumbled him
back on his heels 1t was the owner OF
Foxhill Farms whose shrill voice
lashed him. Get out" he yelped.
"I've had enough of your type of
protection. Protection!' He rolled his
eyes savagely. destroy one of the
most valuable collections of tropical
fish in the world. That's your idea of
protection. ought to have you locked
up for - for destruction of property.
Those notes were evidently from a
harmless crank, and you ought to have
found that out. engaged you to pro-
tect me against cranks. And what
happens? Ha-ha. A young man with
contribution to industry is treated
like a common criminal" He walked
over to the gaping Punk and held out
his hand. Young man, my apologies.
| guess I've been a bit of fool. But
if you still want to 60 into the thing
with me, we can get together in the
morning"
Young MIR. Wilberforce Watkins
took the outstretched hand and
pumped it mechanically But his mind
was on the big red-faced woman now
busily engaged in putting away the
papers he had given her earlier.
you think you're pretty smart
don't you, Mrs. Tupper." 1t was half
hour later and the trio, Mrs. T. the
lawyer and Punk, we're riding back
to the city together MIR. Croy clicked
his dentures grimly.
1T was the only way could think
of to get Melton to listen to our
story" Mrs. Tupper confessed mod
estly. But she leered complacently
across the steering wheel.
ut was the nuts" Punk agreed
warmly His eyes lit up ecstatically.
The idea of putting over sales story
under the guise of freeing prisoner.
Oh, boy!'
Mrs Tupper beamed and escaped
the rear fender of small car by
scant hair. at was fair." she admitted.
"And it had its civic by-product.
same like l told you, Jep. Not only is
Punk here all set. but Melton prob
ably sees what scared rabbit he has
been. Which is a good thing for him
and the community"
But her legal counsel shook his head
sternly. That may be all very well,
Abbie Tupper," )" he grunted. II admit
it was a pretty clever way to get
Melton to listen to sales story with
out him realizing that it was sales
story. And admit that the way his
red scare all blew up in smoke prob
ably did him a lot of good mentally,
but just the same you were treading
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But her legal counsel shook his head
sternly. That may be all very well,
Abbie Tupper," he grunted II admit
it was pretty clever way to get
Melton to listen to sales story with
out him realizing that it was sales
story. And l admit that the way his
red scare all blew up in smoke prob
ably did him lot of good mentally.
but just the same you were treading
on thin ice. After all, - he paused
to glare disapprovingly through the
dimness of the sedan's interior -
there was little matter of some
threatening letters. believe"
"Oh, them," said Mrs. Upper
carelessly
Exactly" said Mr.. Croy sarcastic
ally. "As Mr. Slattery tried to point
out. How about those nOtes?"
The car swervcd. Mr.. Croy grasped
his hat. Mrs. Tupper was chuckling.
After a moment the throaty gurgle OF
amusement, which sent young MIR.
WilberforceW Watkins forward in sudden
alarm lest his savior had succumbed
to an attack of apoplexy, ceased. Mrs.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing

National-"The Tanning of the
Shrew," as enlivened by Alfred Lunt
and Lynn Fontanne; $50 pm.
Keith's-"Nurse Edith Cavell"
dramatic biography of the Belgian
heroine: 1875 am, 1:35, 3:35, 5:35,
7:35 and 9:35 pm.
Earle-"Honeymoon in Bali" ro-
nance in a bantering mood by Miss
Carroll and Mr.. MacMurray: IL
am. lao, 4:25. ITO and $50 pm.
Stage shows: 12:45, $3.50, 6:l5 and
9 pm.
Palace-"The Man in the Iron
Mask" swashbuckling adventure:
1875 am, 2:05, Abs, 7:05 and 9:35
pm.
Capitol-"Here I Am a Stranger"
young son in a house divided: II
am, 1:40, 4:25. ITO and 9:55 pm.
Stage shows: 12:45, $3.50, 6:10 and
8:55 pm.
Metropolitan-"The Man They
Could Not Hang" doctor turns
demon for revenge: 1855 am, 1855,
3:55, 5:55. 7:55 and 9:55 pm.
Columbia The Star Maker" !"
Bing Crosby, moppets and nostalgia
music: 11:15 am, 1:20, 1928, $50,
TAO and 9:45 pm.
Little-"The Old Dark House."
Laughton, Karloff ct al in a mys-
terry thriller: II am, 1880, 2:35,
4:20, 6:10, 7:55 and 9:45 pm.
Trans-Lux-Newsa and shorts, con-
tinuous from 10 am.
Open -Air-"Pride of the Navy"
with Rochelle Hudson guarding
Government secrets: sos and 10:l5
pm.
Belasco-"The Unashamed," life
in nature camp: 1870 am, 1:30,
$3.50, $50, 7:30 and $50 pm.
Evening star., 1939-10-06

"A girl who can learn anything
in less time than any one else"
"A dancer with a good founda-
ton"
Ambitious, hard working, versa
tile"
An unexplained item in the sum-
mary says that in their So weeks
the girls have appeared In 2,a78
costumes. That number divided by
16 (the number of Roxyettes) shows
that each girl has worn 142M cos
tunes. Aren't figures funny things?
Twins living in the District will
be admitted free to the Palace
starting today. The picture,
The Man in the Iron Mask" is
the story of set of twins. =.
That's why. Clubbiest night
club opening Of the season is a
distinction that must go to the
Lounge Riviera. Host Ford
Minnick and Co-Host Pete Macias
had every one as palsy -walsy and
as happy as If it were a party at
home. -. Something new in style
shows will be a Pail Mall room
luncheon feature on Saturday.
Models will show the fashions, and
then the Arthur Murray dancers
will show what kind of dances the
different styles call for. Helen
Kravatz will be the pretty lady at
the microphone, explaining all.
Evening star., 1939-10-06

IIle SucZ SlIIlOOll anu LIle SpeCLdC-
ular earthquake and flood in The
Rains Came"
When Production Chief Daryl
zanuck asked for a rainstorm in
THE Rains Came" Witte poured
10000 gallons Of water each shoot
ing minute upon Myrna 10y, Tyrone
Power, George Brent and Brenda
Joyce. Ten 50-foot towers were
spaced along the set of Ranchipur,
India, and while motorized pumping
equipment elevated the water which
was expelled from the towers, huge
electric machines provided flashes
Of binding lightning.
When the time came for the flood,
Witte supervised construction of two
reservoirs holding over 1000 900 gal
Ions of water. one at each end of
the set. Water was pumped into
the upper basin and then released
to catapult through the village into
the lower reservoir. Within a few
minutes the set was destroyed be-
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Belasco to Reopen
Doors Today

The Belasco Theater reopens to-
day at II am. with its initial screen
presentation of the new season, en-
titled "The Unashamed," which has
its first Washington showing. This
authentic screen revelation was ac-
tually filmed in nudist camp, with
an all-star cast of players headed
by Rae Kidd and Robert Stanley.
The film was produced by Cine
Grand Films and was directed by
Allen Stuart, who received special
permission and cooperation from
the Olympic Fields-Lake Elsinore
in California.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Some Zippy Tunes
Are Promised
BY Kay Kyser
By the Associated Press

By the AS80cI2ted Pfek3.
HOLLYWOOD.
Prepare yourself for some zippy
new tunes, folks-Kay Kyser is
making his first movie.
Among the catchy tunes being
recorded for That's Right, You're
Wrong" are Happy Birthday to
Love-" Shadow Box" and "One
Word"
But the one they're all whistling
around the studio, the one Orches-
ira Leader Kyser thinks will bounce
right into the list of hit tunes, is q
lifting number called "1The Answer
Is Love-" Keep an eye-and an
ear-on 1t.
Evening star., 1939-10-06

the entire conf1agration, acting on
telephoned signals from another
technician and the director.
Witte has removed the dangers
from spectacular movie thrills.
Buildings, according to his plans,
are always blown up away from the
actors. A few years ago fog was
a threat to an actors lungs. To-
day, Witte makes fog by heating
and vaporizing mineral oils which
are favored with wintergreen or
altar of roses. Cobwebs are spun
by a Witte invention composed of
an electric fan and a mixture of
heavy glue.
Evening star., 1939-10-06

fore the cameras eye and Whites
task was completed.
In addition to reproducing nature
on a rampage, he also touches of
explosions that blow up mountains,
bombs exploding on no mans land,
heavy fogs rolling in from the sea
and other movie sleights-of- hand.
The fire for I'm Old Chicago"
came from 1000 feet of pipe con-
cealed in a 600-foot set. A mix
ture of coal oil, gasoline and chemi-
Gals was forced through the pipes
under 125 pounds of pressure. shoot
ing flames so feet into the air. One
man at the central controls worked
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Lana's Last Laugh

Lana Turner, frequently kidded
about that flaming red auto OF hers,
now has the last laugh. The other
day, at Hollywood's busiest inter-
section, fire sirens halted traffic, but
the policeman on traffic duty waved
Lana's car through on the tail OF
the screaming fire trucks.
Evening star., 1939-10-06
Florence Loaned

Florence Rice has been borrowed
from M. G. M. by Universal for the
feminine lead In Little Accident"
which co-stars Hugh Herbert and
Baby Sandy. Joy Hodges has also
been assigned an important role in
this film.