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Evening star., 1939-05-04
Soc to SI.95 JeWeIFy
25c

Includes $50 pieces In varied
styles.
10 Spring Necklaces, were 1855,
$2.95
10 Spring Bracelets, were $l.95,
81
1 Woman's 7-Jewel Watch, sold
as Is. Was $25------$13.95
l Woman's 7-Jewel Watch, as Is:
was $27.50 --$13.95
The Palais Royal, Jewsiry
First Floor
Evening star., 1939-05-04
$1.59 and $1.95 Rayon
Satin Stripe Gowns and Coats
69e

ONLY H. Pink and blue; broken sizes.
Kayser Rayon Slips; lace-trimmed or tailored
Sizes "a, &c. A. Were 69e
20 Rayon indies with punch holes; pink; broken
sizes. Were ---------4 for 81
S Glove Silk and Bemberg Combinations with
brassiere tops. Lace-trimmed; tearose sizes 81
and "a. Were $195----------- .3s
Glove Silk and Bemberg Chemise with bodice
top. Tearose color, size 38 Were $1.95---- 81 SO
Bemberg and Glove Silk Vests with built-ur
shoulders. Sizes A and 46. Were $150--------$1
Tie Palois Royal Rayos indies -. First Floor
Evening star., 1939-05-04
ST .95 and s2.95 Tailored Curtains
sc to $l.29 Upholstery
Fabrics, yard-------33c

SIZE so" WIDE. Lengths from l
to 3 yards. Many cotton fabrics
in various colors. For reupholster-
ing odd chairs. dining room chair
seats, ottomans, etc.
Evening star., 1939-05-04

lit pairs Princess Royal Style Arch Shoes in in
complete size range. Black, blue, gray, and beige
Mostly oxfords.
1877 Pairs ChiIdrens Barefoot Sandals and Play
Shoes; broken size range. Were 81 95 to s295---79c
The Palais Royal, Shoes {. Second Floor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
C0WARDLY LION FISHES

Bert Lahr, the Cowardly Lion of "The Wizard of o." and Bobby Con- nelly. dance director. are planning q fishing trip to Mexico immediate. ly following the finish of the picture,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
|. M. REo O. s. PAT. OFF.
BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

As a child, Kay Griffith had two ambitions: to be a singer and an actress. at 20 she has fulfilled them both. born in Chicago on Sept. 10. studied at the Univer- sity of Chicago, quit to work as a photographers model and dress mannequin. . first singing job was with an orchestra in San Francisco has been going with John Howard for couple years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

splendid return to the screen and he is under a long term contract.
 Others who contribute their share to the drama tand occasional com edy relieD of Tail Spin" include the screens Number One comediene, Joan Davis, as Trixie's wise-crack- ing mechanic; pretty Jane Wyman, Wally Vernon. Warren Hymer. Joan aVleire and Edward Norris. Norris Is seen as the flying husband of Nancy Kelly.
 The second big hit on the program presents June Withers in her most hilarious Aim to date, "rhe Arizona Wildcat with Leo Carrillo heading an exceptionally capable supporting cast.
 "Pygmalion" is comingl Thursday evening, February 23rd, the Loew- Poli theater will hold Q special Hol- lywood premiere, for this smash hit, which is the rave from coast to coast. "Pygmalion", the years grandest comedy success, and the first authorized movie by George Bernard Shaw, the worlds wittiest and most famous novelist, is com ing to Waterbury direct from II record-smashing weeks at the Astor theater, where thousands lined up daily to see it After seeing "Pygma- lion' you, too, will join the critics In their lavish praise of this bril- liant production.
 All seats for this premier on Feb- ruary 23rd, are reserved, and are on sale now at the Loew-Poli box office. There is positively no ad- vance in prices Get your tickets NOW.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7eaters
TAIL SPIN' TALE OF WOMEN FLYERS
Romantic Story of Three Aviatrix Opens Today
 at LOew's POIi

A smashing, romantic melodrama of adventure roars across the screen of the Loew-Poli theater today, where Tail Spin" a thrilling story of three women of the sky, opens a four day engagement. Breathlessly paced, magnifcently acted and bril- liantly directed, this glowing tribute to women who fly is really some- thing to stand up and cheer about.
 Although the screen has given us many "epics of the air and count less stories of aviation in one form or another, here is the first attempt to tell the story of women who fly, the thrills that come with their split second escapes and the heart-throbs behind their spectacular lives. Now it has been told, and with what tell ing effect
 Selected for the role of Trixie. is Alice Faye, for no one but Alice could do justice to this role of Trixie the one in the trio of girl pilots who says she flies only for money, because she doesn't know how to put into words her deep and in- satiable love for flying.
 Trixie is a blues singing hat-check girl in a swanky West Coast night club, who has patiently saved up enough from tips to become q crack pilot and owner of a fast little racing plane. A reckless. warm hearted girl, she tries to justify the risks she takes by thinking of the mother and little brother who de- pend on her earnings for their sole support But Trixie is the kind of girl who would fly whether she need- ed the money or not. Flying brushing wings with death--gives life. for her, that much more mean- ing.
 Gerry brilliantly portrayed by Constance Bennett, can take flying or leave it alone. A debutante with more money than is probably good for her, she learned to fly because the one man she cares about - a handsome young Navy pilot-thinks flying is the greatest thing in the WUIlu, tllllb, IIt bellS Ntllyt siiV can never understand. Cool, super for. and with the best racing plane money can buy in her favor, Gerry is none too popular with the other girls in the "Powder-PuH Derby, who feel that she doesn't belong.
 Lois the third important charac- ter in Tail Spin" Is simple, ideal- istic girl of great courage-the kind of courage that has to choke back fear. Unlike TriXie or Gerry, she files because flying is a bond be- tween her and her devil-may-care husband.
 The two top male roles in "Tail Spin" are handled by Charles Far rell and Kane Richmond. The pie ttre marks Q successful comeback fer both of them, Farrell, a favorite of silent Aim days, is now making a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
NEW CROSBY FILM
 COMES TOSTRAND
''Paris Honeymoon" tC Headline Double Bill
 Beginning Sunday

Attractions to be seen for the last time tomorrow evening at the Warner Bros. Strand theater in- clude Loretta Young and Richard Greene in the technicolor produc- ton Kentucky" and "The Girl Downstairs" with Franciska Gaal and Franchot Tone in the co-star- ring leads,
 Starting Sunday the favorite radio and screen singer Bing Cros- by will be seen in his newest and best picture Paris Honeymoon which has been booked by the Strand management for 0 three day showing.
 New song hits, new laughs and Q great supporting cast together with Bing at his singing best, make 1t thoroughly satihying bit of mos ton picture entertainment. It's brilliant fast moving story is said to be one of the years best.
 The excellent cast boasts Shirley Ross, popular songstrees and Fran ciska Gaal in the feminine eads opposite Bing; Akim Tamiroff, one of the screens most popular vil- Hans, who Is seen in his first com edy role of the season and Ben Blue, Edward Everett Horton and many others of note.
 So the story goes of the fortunes and mishaps of e young American burdened with 0 couple of million dollars. He falls in love with Shirley Ross, 0 divorcee. and Is just about to marry her when 1t is discovered that her divorce from Q previous husband Is invalid. Following this series of events Bing buys Q castle from Tamiroff, who Is not only In the realty business in the principal ity of "Pushtalniek" somewhere in the Balkans but is also its mayor, it's dealer in political offices, opera- tor of the towns only slot machine and hotel man. The exciting se- quenees which follow makes this picture one of the funniest in Cros- by's long list of comedy successes.
 Worthy of particular note is the splendid music You have probably heard some of the tunes on the radio but If you want to hear them as only Bing can sing them you must see Paris Honeymoon" The songs are T Have Eyes" "The Funny Old Hills," You're q Sweet Little Headache" and "Joobalai."
 All in oil here Is an altogether satisfying and highly entertaining motion picture which belongs on your "Must" list. Plan to attend the opening performances Sunday or bee fore the final curtain Tuesday eve- ming.
 The co-feature of the program brings Warner Bros. thrilling melo- drama King of the Underworld starring Humphrey Bogart in his first title role with Kay Francis and c notable supporting cast.
 Bogart is said to be at his best playing the part of Q gang chief with c Napoleonic complex. He thinks he's the smartest and most
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

William Frawley, his role in "Huekleberry Finn" completed, is putting in his time organizing the new Hollywood baseball club and en- listing members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

daring bandit who ever lived. Tn fact he is so conceited that he makes prisoner Q young novelist to write e eulogistic biography of him.
 Miss Francis plays the part of a surgeon who finally traps the killer, Other members of the cast includes James Stephenson, John Eldridge, Jessie Busley, Arthur Aylesworth, John Ridgeley and Charley Toy.
 Pick of the pictures programs coming to the strand next week in- clude: Wednesday, Robert Taylor and Wallace Beery in stand Up and Fight" and on the same bill Charlie Chan in Honolulu" On Sunday, Feb. 28th. Trade Winds" will be the headliner while "say It In French" will round out the bill. Coming soon are Idiots Delight" Drums" "They Made Me c Crimi- nal" and "Theres That Woman Again."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
Paul Harrison in Hollywood
canea, cnuckling. All to the how'll ing of sirens"
 IN VELVET
 AND LACE

ing of sirens"
 IN VELVET
 AND LACE
 From Hades he progressed to boyish dramatic roles, playing the Duke of York in "Richard III" and even Little Lord Fauntleroy. You wouldn't believe It," he sighed, rub ping his pate, but in those days I had long golden hair"
 Meek got around a good deal. He played Fauntleroy in Australia, and later, stranded in New zea- lana, joined an acrobatic troupe that travelled everywhere. The company was billed as the Mar velous Mauvells, and Meek became the topmounter. He was better suited by size than agility for the job, and a few months later, in Canada, he fell off a human pyra- mid and broke four bones. Lying in an Hemilton, Ont, hospital for l2 weeks, he decided to give up acrobatics and go back to acting,
 It was good idea. He got Q job in stock right away, and first played in the United States in Boston, in 1912. After that he went to Broadway and did a good many comedy roles in the Victor Moore manner. In fact 1t was Q road-company role as Vice Presi- dent Throttlebottom In "Of Thee I Sing" that brought him to Hol- lywood, and here he stayed.
 "Thank God I am Q Scotsman and an actor" said the busy Mir. Meek. "It's been great fun, and I'd like to do 1t all over again ex- cept that I'd try to be Q better actor"
 A PAINT
 MIXING
 He's 6 feet, { inches tall, in ex- cellent health, and makes Q hobby of gardening. He owns Q couple of homes, one at Lake Ar- rowhead. Recently he called in a contractor and asked him to paint the Arrowhead house e rich cream color. The contractor sent Q crew of painters, who got the adress wrong and set to work on q nearby house belonging to c MT. Lane.
 Meek rushed over and tried to tell them, but they just laughed and went right on painting. They'd finished before the mistake was straightened out, and Lane as very angry because he didn't like cream color. The whole thing made Meek wonder whether he shouldn't stick to comedies and quit pining for dramatic parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
BY PAUL HARRISON
NEA Service stan Correspondent

ANHfA ccAVAvS osSAk NVEEesPVnucnt
 Hollywood-Most people think Donald Meek is an old-timer in Movietown, perhaps because he is so well established. And partly be- cause he seems the prototype of all the mousey, sly little old men who ever played in pictures.
 The character actor considers this a compliment but explains thas he actually has been here only about five years. In that time, though, he has been seen in more than 100 pictures, and most of them big ones.
 In spite of that record, he has much more space in Who's Who in the Theater than he has in the movie almanac. Meek is 58 years old and recently celebrated his golden anniversary in show busi- ness.
 MEEK'S
 THE MCCOY
 His name really is Meek; 1t Just happens to coincide with the type he most frequently has por- trayed in plays and films. When he was younger he did wizened little villains occasionally, but usu- ally he has worked in comedies
 "I'd rather be an out-tand-o scoundrel that c mee - an - 0 sweet little fellow" he said. "There's more to such @ part. I'm tired of having audiences feel sorry for me-
 Lately he got his wish for e good heavy role--as the money grubhing, double crossing, thor oughly despicable president of Q railroad in Jesse James," At that he draws c lot of laughs, but his all-round orneriness goes far toward justifying, in the minds of audi ences, the vengeful depredations of the Brothers James.
 He's Scotch and prosperous, but Is growing c little weary of cracks about the Meek inheriting the earth. He didn't inherit much of anything except small but healthy body and e yen for the stage. He went to work at 8, as Q flying spirit in "Le Voyage en Suisse"
 T was shot out of Hell through trap door and carried up into the flies on plano wires," he rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
PUP PROVES HoWLER

A month.old police pup was pre- sented to Florence Rice last week by q friend of the family and she hasn't the heart to send 1t back de. spite the fact that she hasn't had e good nights sleep since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

Tourists and exeursionists visit- ing Cuba are increasing in number
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17

ENDS "KENTUCKY" and kATi "TIrE GINL DOWNsTA Il aH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
FROM CHARLIE WITH LOVE

Maureen o'Sullivan has received a picture of Charlie Mccarthy dressed as Taraan. from Edgar Ber- gen. The inscription reads, T hate to do this to Weismuller, but oil is fair in love and Hollywood"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-17
DAM BRINGS soooo

Paris, Ky"-Calumet Farm paid $o0oo for the ii-year-old mare Loma Linda at the dispersal sale of xalapa Farm. A daughter of My Play out of the Trevisco mare Mollie King, Loma Linda is the dam Of xalapa Clown, undefeated in three races aS Q two-year-old last season.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-22

I. General over hauling of tax laws with
view to simpIficotion.
2 Rigid economy in government as means
of Iessening tax burden
3. Restoration of functions of local gov
eminent to the counties.
a. Eight months school term in every coun-
ty, plus better pay for teachers and teacher
retirement program.
5. Free textbooks for elementary grades of
public schools.
6. Plan to assist young and women
to ocauire college educotions.
7. Exemption Of oil homes from all toxG-
ton
8. Adequate free disqualification facilities
Submitted to and approved by Charles B. Cameron, Mgr
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-22

for the poor in every county and the establish
naent of central hospital, thoroughly modern,
for treatment of charity cases.
g. Increased support OF rhe tubercuIor son-
otorium at Mogee.
TO- Establishment of maternity wards in
oil stote-supported hospitals.
H. Establishment of home for incuro-
bies
H. Immediate construction of system of
farm to- market roads and early completion of
present main highwoy system.
13 Continued stote support of the Not
chez Trace Parkway.
H. Full recognition of women in appoint
nents to public posts.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1939-06-22

IS Aid to Agriculture through establish
ment of bonded warehouses, cold storage and
blending plants for all agricultural products
IT, Practical development of states notu-
raj resources
H. Development of industries for utilizo-
ton of raw n1oteriols
49, Establishment of Department of La
bor
49, Conservation of timber and forest re-
sources.
20 s. automobile license tax
H. sympathetic cooperation with war vet
Grams in their programs.
r. Expansion of old age pension pro-
qron, and oboIition of the "poupers oath" as
qualification for pensions
THIS ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY FRIENDS
AND SUPPORTERS OF PAUL B. JOHNSON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
CHAPTER XIII

Christine spent the rest of the morning in the last place where she thought curiosity seekers would look for the Boardwalk Mystery Girr-the public library-with her too-well-publicized face buried in a newspaper, her mind still worrying about the story MT. Wilmet had told her, her eyes impatiently watching the clock.
 At 12:3O she was to meet Bill for lunch-that is, if Bill were still lin circulation"
 When she reached the restau- rant, the worst of her fears were realized. AS soon as she asked for Bill, a waiter led her to table.
 MT. Yardley has sent word that we are to serve you at once, Miss" !" he told her. And he sent this note for you"
 "Sorry," the note said. Cant make it. Please leave reply with Louis, the waiter who will hand you this-and who is as safe as a church-saying where I can find you about g this evening"
 Christine let the lunch Bill had ordered cool while she composed a reply which sketched an outline of her plan for the evening with out betraying the confidence of 'Lucille." At the end she added, as 8 possible line of communica- ton, Am dining at Decker's with MT. Wilmet."
 Mir. Wilmet insisted on Chris tines ordering the dinner, sitting back without even glencing at the menu, although he must have known that Deckers prices were appalling. The service was leisure ly-and tiresome-with long &C., count of his prosecutions by the police and press.
 He insisted on taking wheel chair back down the Boardwalk. It was 8 closed chair with sunglass windows. Christine, who hated be- ing shut in, fumed as 1t inched along under the guidance of de- cripit old darkey. Suppose she should be late!
 When, little short of the Paris Shop, she insisted on saying Good night" MT. Wilmet's face clouded with concern.
 T really don't think you ought to be alone on the Boardwalk" he objected, "after what's just hap pened. Hadn't I better-ah-see you to your destination? Of course"-he laughed nervously- "I'm not exactly a fighting man but might help in case of trou- ble."
 Thanks" Christine said impa- t1ently. There won't be any trou-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Boer Holiday Recalls Victory Over ZuIus

EACH year. on Dec. i6. the A Boers of South Africa cele- brate "Dingaan's Day." commem- orating the century-old oath of the Voortrekkers of 1888, that if God gave them victory over the Zulus, they would build a church and dedicate day of thanksgiv- ing.
 That first "Dingaan's Day" was a crucial point in the history of the Dutch in South Africa. The Boers, fighting British anti-slavery laws, had begun, in 1885, their long trek across the veldt to new homes and new freedom in, Natal and Transvaal. And in Natal they encountered Dingaans
 Dingaan was a Zulu chieftain, a formidable, crafty enemy. He had seized power after murdering his brother, organized his warriors into a powerful fighting force. Ruthlessly he msssacred emi- grants, checking their advance.
 Then Andries Pretorius came to Natal, rallied the Boers. and set out with 464 men to wreak dee Iayed vengeance upon the zulus.
 His force. entrenched on the banks of . small stream. now called the Blood rivers was at: tackled on Dec. 16, ie56. by l2,ooo warriors. After two hours, the zulus rctreated, leaving 50oo dead. But the battle of Blood river broke the menace of me Zsilus in South Africa.
 Kzardships of the Great Trek ere in the Union 0f South Africa stamp above, rose sna slate. of the vooStrckker esr Sies of Ie2& <-s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
Q SERIAL STORY
 Murder on the Boardwalk BY sNoe. 1 CONAN % :l soNE @

expect your to believe that am really trying to be honest with you," the clairvoyant went on quietly. But it is quite true that I was asked to keep an eye on your movements by someone whom your cousin had expected to meet you, but who was-unable to do so. I agreed to do it because"-he broke off as if searching for words that i might hold her attention-"because know that I am-partly respon- sible for Mrs. Talbert's death."
 Are you so sure that you have deceived the police" Christine gasped. "that you dared to trick me into coming here and"
 T said" he interrupted with a faint smile partly responsible 7 You see Miss Thorenson peo- ple come here for such a variety of reason. They want for instance ,, to be told how to find things they have lost; where their husbands are spending their evenings; whether they will get. the jobs they want; whether that pain that wor- ries them is what they fear 1t is; whether the time is right to invest their money. There are some questions you cannot answer direct ly of you are honest. [. You try if you are wise not to complicate family troubles or to give advice in- volving large sums of money. :. There are other questions you must not answer fully. Those are the questions involving life and death. :"
 "This is very interesting" Chris tine interrupted impatiently. But why does it concern me-or my cousins death?"
 Because Mrs. Talbert's case, Miss Torenson, was one of the 'must-nots.' Partly because there were-circumstances I did not en- tirely understand, did not warn your cousin of her danger"
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
KILLED
INJURED
KANGAROOs HAND-sERvED

Sydney, Australia (UP) - Two hundred kangaroos, wallaroos and wallabies are hand fed daily at Koala park here. However, to get their hand-served meal they have to hop from all corners of the 40- acre park and keep themselves nicely balanced on their tails while the food is being handed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
CRANIuM CRACKERS
NOSE FOR NEWS

The following names have been prominent in the news lately.
 1. Ciano (New musical instru- ment, bombed city in Hungary Italian foreign minister, drug to cure paralysis).
 2. Tucker (Mother Goose char acter, Oklahoma oil region, pitcher for New York Yankees, president of actors union).
 3. Gdynia Foreign sector in AL giers, seaport in Poland Russian minister of war, Hollywood director 4. Carlin (City in Nevada, opera singer, British diplomat, chemistry professor at Harvard).
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
BERNADENE REPEATS

Harry Sherman has produced 29 Hopalong Cassidy pictures, starring William Boyd in every one of them, but only three feminine players have repeated in the series. They are Muriel Evans, Nora Lane, and Bernadene Hayes, who today began playing in "The Medicine Show" her second "Hoppy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-28
CAST OF CHARACTERS

CHRISTINE THORENSON- came to visit her cousin, found . mystery.
 BILL YARDLEY-had . reason for watching Christine.
 GEORGE WILMET-employed Christine as 8 Boardwalk artist.
 CHANDRA-looked into the fu- ture-and into the past
 Yesterday: After agreeing to meet the mysterious Lucille" at 9, Christine keeps her appoint ment with Mir. Wilmet. Bill has been taken to police headquarters after his keys were found to fit Mrs. Talbert's car. His story sounds very thin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-03-02
Birds Don't Migrate

There are Il species of birds
found in Puerto Rico which are not
found anywhere else in the world.
The year-round temperate climate
makes migration of birds unneces-
sary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-03-02
An sOsisO'

An Osiso is a device which shows
the distance of lightning by record
ing the interval of time between the
flash and the arrival of the noise of
the thunder at the point of observa-
ton.