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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
STRAND

Currently thrilling audiences at Warner Bros. Strand theater is the spectacular drama Jesse James" in technicolor. Considerable praise has been given it by capacity audi ences who viewed it's opening per- formances at that theater yesterday. It has not only been hailed as new picture greatness but has been also credited with being the most ex- citing picture they have ever seen.
 The performance of Tyrone Power in the title role is certainly one of the outstanding acting contribu- tions of the year. So perfectly does he portray the almost legendary fig ure of Jesse James, that after a time you are completely convinced
 that the famous outlaw is once more roaming the hills of the west.
 Other brilliant characterization which add to the excitement of the film are presented by Henry Fonda in, the role of Frank James, Nancy Kelly as Jesse's wife and Randolph Scott as Marshall Wright who is assigned the task of capturing Jesse and his outlaw band. A fine sup porting cast, comprised of thous- ands, do their bit down to the last man in making this a picture that every man, woman and child should see. Plan to attend before the clos ing performances Saturday evening,
 Pardon Our Nerve, a gay de- lightfhl comedy, is seen as the CO., Init. Lynn Bari. June Gale, Michael
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
SULLIVAN NAMED
 BY POLICE BOARD.
P Ol ic e Superintendent Recommends Promotion
 of Radio Bureau Member

Edward F. Sullivan, . supernum- erary since 1885, was appointed a regular patrolman yesterday by unanimous vote of the police com mission. For the past two years Oficer Sullivan has been member of the police departments radio and telegraph maintenance bureau.
 The commission also filed the only vacancies in the supernumerary force by appointing Paul Guglielmo, of 339 Oak street, and Ralph Deshino, of B Young street. Gug- lielno applied on. Feb. 3, 1887: Deshino, on August 5, 1886.
 The appointment of Officer Sul- livan was made on recominenda tion of Police Supt. William J. Roach, Supt. Roach termed Officer Sulli- van "A very valuable man to the department and a very efficient worker" In making the request, the superintendent said, T have only the efficiency of the department in mind"
 The board authorized Supt. Roach to erect school caution signs on Southmayd road.
 Peter Pischopp filed application for appointment to the supernumerary force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
STATE

Attractions concluding their en- | agreements this evening at the Warmers Bros. State theater include Blonde Meets The Boss" starring Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake and Larry Simms; also "The Saint Strikes Back" with George Sanders and Wendy Barrie in the co-starr- ing leads.
 Tomorrow the State scoops the entertainment field in Waterbury with one of the years largest pro- ductions, "The Oklahoma Kid" starring James Cagney in the title role and featuring Rosemary Lane, Humphrey Bogart and Donald Crisp at the head of cast of thousands. In this picture Cagney is a gang ster, an outlaw, again. But instead of riding in 8 high-powered, bullet proof limousine, he straddles horse. And instead of dressing in finely tailored, choice fabric clothes, he wears rough frontier outfits. His weapons, instead of being concealed in the shoulder holsters or tucked away in violin cases, are prominently displayed on either hip. And instead of being vicious looking automatics they are bone- handled, single action frontier model six-guns.
 It is against an altogether dif- ferent type of background than is generally associated with Cagney that the tough yet charming young red-head displays in his new picture his inimitable gift for lusty, he-man drama.
 This picture is laid in the wild and lawless days when the Indian Territory was being opened to settle ment, and one of its most impress ivescenes is the beginning of the famous land rush of 1893 in which some 30,000 homesteaders raced across country to stake out sites in newly opened Indian territory.
 But, though the period and back ground are different from those of most of the Cagney pictures, Jimmy is essentially the same type of char acter as he has been in his biggest successes.
 At the outset of the story, Jimmy is a young outlaw who has become famous as sort of Robin Hood of the southwest He is blithely pur- suing the devil-may-care existence when his highly respectable father is lynched as a result of a plot car- ried out by Humphrey Bogart-in this as vicious a Scoundrel as he has ever played-and his hench- men.
 The rest of the story, dealing with Cagney's revenge. brings to the screen some of the most exciting sequences in motion picture history.
 Added to this outstanding produc- tion is another must-be-seen hit "Let Us Live" with Henry Fonda, who thrilled you as Frank James in the picture Jesse James,, CO., starred with Maureen O'Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Kale and Irish bacon. One of the outstanding celebrations of St. Patrcks Day in New York City is always the dinner of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick scheduled to be held this year at the Hotel Astor. full and complete of tasty viands always goes with feature of the dinner this year. in the past will be the moment when procession of walters enters the ball room to the strains of Cruiskeen Lawn which is familiar and dear to the heart of every true rishman Held high each walters head will be large platter steam mounting from it. Kale cooked by special process and in such way that the savoy flavor of the bacon pereaeS its crinky substance will be contained in these big dishes This is the moment for which the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick wait with bated breath and in many instances watering mouths. No matter what the rest of the menu may be how sumptuous it is the kale and bacon is the resistance As matter fact any dish of greens prepared with bacon pretty tasty, but Irish bacon has flavor all it's that once acquired is long treasured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
FEM EN.

Eleanor volone of Sylvan Avenue observed her birth day yesterday very quietly I'll let you guess how many candles were the cake Kay Dalton, Peg Conway, Ann Birmingham, isis" Carey, Peg Mccarthy, Claire McNchols, Fl Moriarty Mae ORourke and Ruth ONeill comprise the LAte Sororitys committee for the second annual roller skating party at Hamilton Park week from tonight. A chap by the name of "Wally' left
 ball of tinfoil the Tower desk yesterday No other name given, so thanks Waly. Ann Cypress and Etheea Leopold doing great job as president and vice-president, respectively of the YWHA. Jack McAtavey the focus of all eyes recently when he wore suspenders to school dare . Rev. Dr. Fin ton Tehan Waterbury native pastor of St. Peters Church. Bridgeport spoke St. Patrick at the weekly luncheon meeting of the Lions Club of the Park City today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Editor, Tall Tower Topics ;. We sending you via parcel post, souvenir golden-spike gift of Cecil B. DeNIille The spike commemorates the roth mental railroad event pictured by Mr. DeMile in his forthcoming Paramount picture, "Union Pacific. The spike god-plated, is replica of the famous one driven at Promontory Point Utah, when the Union Pacific met the Central Pacific. MT. DeMe believes that you may find it useful paperweght, orna- mental desk piece Since he desires that it arrive in your hands safely he has asked you to advise of its arrival You should have it within the next ten days. Very sincerely Cliff Lewis, Paramount Pictures, Inc, Los Angeles, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
m The Local 7heaters
'POLI'S

In her first technicolor produc. tion, Shirley Temple reveals all hel radiant charm and amazing talent in The Little Princess" the hi which brings the great Frances Hodgson Burnett classic to glowing life on the screen of the Loew-Pol theater today, for an engagement of four days.
 It was in direct answer to the thousands of requests that flooded the studio that Daryl F. zanuck decided to cast the dimpled star in the immortal story, and it was in- stantly apparent from the reception she was accorded yesterday that the fans had finally discovered a film adequate to the talents of Shirley Temple.
 As the countless thousands fam liar with the story know, the set ting for "The Little Princess" is London at the turn of the Century The Boer War has been declared the Union flies from every building and the streets are filled with marching grenadiers. All London is alive with excitement and Shir- ley is trying to hold back the tears Her father is going off to Africa with his regiment.
 Before Shirley's father leaves, ht arranges for her to stay in Mis! Minchin,s Exclusive Girls Schoo until his return. It is during tht first few days of her stay here that "The Little Princess" as her school. mates call her because of her love. ly clothes, meets those who are tt play such an important part in hel life during the following months.
 Miss Minchin, Shirley soon dis covers to be a cruel and ruthles! woman. Assisting her is her broth CT Bertie, with whom the chile strikes up an immediate friendship Rose, teacher at the school, be- friends Shirley, and she also be- comes friendly with Ram DaSS, { Hindu servant, and Becky, thu young waif of all work at the schoo
 A few days after she is estab lished at the school, Shirley meet Goeffry and acts as matchmake for the riding-master and Rose.
 During the celebration of he birthday party news arrives at tn, school that Shirley's father ha been killed in battle and, what i more important to Miss Minchin died a bankrupt. Refusing to be l 1iava her father dead she is han ished to the garret by Miss Min chin and assigned to the duties O 8 "slavey."
 After series of bitter set-backs Shirley's faith is rewarded in a stir ring climax to the grand film.
 Richard Greene and Anita Louise in prominent roles as Goeffry ant Rose, do splendidly and fine sup porting cast featuring Ian Hunter Cesar Romero, Arthur Preacher Mary Nash, Sybil Jason, Miles Man der and Marcia Mae Jones con tribute excellent performances. | Here is Shirley Temples fines hit, and one of the screens best. Sc, it at Loews Poli by all means.
 On the same program is Every body's Baby" featuring the in creasingly popular Jones Family il their latest riotous success. In thi brand new film, they are presented with 8 bowling new edition to thei family, and ensuing events will hav' you rolling in the aisles with laugh. ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

In answer to the argument that women take week to shop for item and show up time at their appointments Rosalnd Russell submits the following in rebuttal: En route to broadcast Miss Russell stopped at department store to look at dress The broadcast was to start in exactly hour The dress did not ft being too small, the star had it altered while she shoes gloves handbag and stockings to match had her hair waved and set and her fngernals mancured Mean while she memorzed her script. She arrived at the broadcast with minute to spare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
DYCKMAN STREET
 FERRY TO OPEN

Dyckman Street Ferry, running between Englewood, New Jersey and Dyckman street, New York, opens for the season Friday morning at 500 a. m. Boats will be running on schedule and autos, including all passengers, will be carried for 25 cents; foot passengers for 5 cents The ferry is a direct connection with all points north and south in New York as well as New Jersey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Whalen, Quinn Williams and Edward Brophy are among the featured members of the cast.
 A film that pays a great tribute to the great profession of nursing is -Four Girls in White" coming to the Strand on Sunday as the head liner of the giant twin bill. The four nurses of the title are played by Florence Rice, Una Merkel, Ann Rutherford and Mary Howard. The leading male role is enacted by Alan Marshal, Buddy EbSen and Jessie Ralph are featured in the support ing cast. On the same show will be the tuneful romantic film "St. Louis Blues" with Dorothy Lamour and Lloyd Nolan in the oo-starring leads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

of tax revisions.
 There is practi- cally no hope of a substantial cut in gov CT nment spending at this tim e, and any, thing re m o t ely like 8 balanced budget is out of the question.
 Indeed, even the tax revisions won't add up to so much in actual dollars and cents. Yet the revisions are eag- erly awaited, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

This and that .. More than 800 poems have been submitted in the nationwide contest to select the official poem of New Yorks World Fair, announcement of which appeared in this column early this year The Academy of American Poets is sponsoring the tests and members than gratified with the pOem with five additional awards of $1OO William Rose Benet Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and Louis Un termeyer are the judges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
LET'S SKIP IT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

March doesn't impress me very much, When it doesn't snow, 1t rains, and such And endless procession of dreary days With no sweeter brdsong than the chattering jays March doesn't impress me, not at all, There's nothing in nature to enthran. Just dull outlook and cuttered yards, March never got much from the bards. No lovely flowers have started to grow Only in the greenhouse at the flower show. Streets are dirty also full of holes, old man river little faster rolls. March doesn't encourage the come and trip 1t, Altogether now, let's skip it.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Still going strong. Construction work today seldom gets by without the of some cement mortar other sustaining substance. But than 100 years ago bridge built up in New Hampshire stone bridge with two arches - into which no binder went And the bridge is being used by traffic today It the COntOOcOOk River and is part of the state highway system The stone from which it built laid endwise and crosswise and the chinks filled in with small stones and chips. There were many predictions back in 1885, that the bridge wouldn't las but it did and seems to be still good for many years service. A drinking fountain at one end of the structure further distinguishes it and annually draws visitors to Henniker N H. to see the clever workman ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
PANAMA HAT VALUED AT $500

Philadelphia (UP)-A mans Pan- anna straw hat valued at $500 was exhibited here at the convention of the Merchant Tailor Designers Association. The hat was woven of braid thread-like in texture and resembled a linen handkerchief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
SIT. LOIJIS LACKS MEN

St. Louis (UP)-There are per cent more females in. this city than males, according to a survey made by the St. Louis Youth Commission. Only 46.5 per cent of the city's population is made against 535 per cent female.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED

Wallace Beery graduated to di-, rector of silent pictures ... became manager of a studio t. quit the job because he hated to fire people .. holds transport pilots license worked on Broadway as a chorus boy =. he's the son of a Kansas City policeman :. following his fathers footsteps by playing a police sergeant in Sergeant Mad den" born on April Fools Day ... owns a ranch in Idaho I. col- lectS old guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

tdeat sacrificing all the prestige of Munich and possibly leading to in- ternal collapse.
 Further risk: The support of Italy should not be undertaken unless Germany is able to con- centrate all her forces on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Midtown drama .. A grand assortment of pretty Easter flowers to "Mstuh" Jack Winston, of the local police force for performing his duty he did yesterday headway in crossing the street without being spattered by the slush the main stem, when someone driving large van, appeared on the scene and spouted a gusher the greyhaired womans clothes. Mistuh" Jack caught the act and promptly halted the young driver and severely chided him. After securing his name wearing apparel cleaned and to have the bill sent to the youngster, for his reckless act
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

ment in the Mediterranean, with unforeseeable future results to German policy in Central Europe, where a stronger Italy might turn out to be a serious rival in the present unsettled state of that re- zion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

western front. France and Bri- tain are not opponents against whom it is safe to make half a war.
 Advantages to be expecte from success (presuming there is not war): Largely Italian aggrandize-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
. BRUCE CATION
 IN WASHINGTON
Spending Cuts Hard to Figure; Business May Get Some
 Tax Revision
By BRUCE CATION Democrat Washington COrre-

Washington, March 16-If the business world is going to get any "appeasement" of a financial nature from the government this spring, it will almost certainly consist chiefly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
AnslOers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 l. Queen Victoria. 2. Gemini.
 3. Yes.
 4. Virginia Gayda. 5. Charlotte. 6. Fora.
 .. Brazil. ~ 8. The krone. 3. Minnesota. 10. A monument or tablet to the memory of a person whose body is buried elsewhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Dante's Divine Comedy" in Rus sian is being published in Moscow, Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Rep. Martin Whalen, of Wolcott, house chairman of the capitol fur- niture and grounds committee, has been informed by Governor Bald- win that the sum of $12,000 is available for the installation of an simplifying system in the hall of the house. Work on the install lation is expected to start in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Todsys Answers se
 cRANlIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

l. Senator Harry Byrd of Virginia and Richard E. Byrd. 3. Frederic March.
 3. William Shakespeare and Wil- liam Shakespeare.
 1. Katherine Cornell. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
ANSWER TO TODAY's LENTEN
 QUESTION

A certain Mary of the New Tes- lament period was . member of the church at Rome. She is cited by the Apostle Paul as one who had been especially helpful to him theres Romans: 16:6s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
LegislatiDe Notes

State Capitol, Hartford, March 16- Bridgeport's Mayor Jasper McLevy took to the radio last night to defend his financial poli- cies in the Park City and to att tack those of New Britain. Senator John L. Sullivan, of New Britain, has been caustic critic of the McLevy financial policies. The So- cialist mayor was obviously nettled at the way in which Senator Sul- livan took his policies to task in 8 lengthy address in the senate dur ing the debate on the Bridgeport bond bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Yesterday marked the halfway point of the period allowed the general assembly by statute for its session. The legislature must legally adjourn by the first We'd neSday in June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

The committee on motor vehicles has voted to send in a favorable report on bill requiring the com- missioner of motor vehicles to pulp fish all regulations prescribed by him in one newspaper in every county of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

The judiciary committee, whose on-again, off-again tactics in re- cent weeks have caused no end of eyebrow lifting, has done another about face. It has voted to cancel its unfavorable report on bills hberalizing the old age assistance laws, and to give the bills another public hearing March 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

House Democrats, i'm caucus yes- terday, voted to favor bills increas- ing maximum old age assistance payments from $7 to $9 weekly, and to favor Q state fair labor standards act, similar to the fed eral Wagner act.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Public utilities of the state, which came under the fire of Senator George T. Culhane of Wa terbury in the senate Tuesday, were raked over the coals again yesterday by two Bridgeport sen- ators, Audubon Secor, Socialist, and Albert Coles, Democrat. Both senators alleged that the judiciary committee leaned too much toward the utilities. The senate, after the sharp criticisms, voted to recom- init to the judiciary committee for further study bill obliging that in buildings of three or more apartments or tenements all gas meters be sealed in vaults.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Military Expert Sees German Eagle Poised To SWOOp Further Eastward
Major Eliot
 FOrsees Further Conquest In Eastern Europe

The trouble e-kettle of cen- tral Europe bubbles again .,.. qualified observers have their fears of an impending blow by Adolf Hitler in- tensified. In the interesting article below, Major George Fielding Eliot, noted writer on military topics, analyzes the situation i'm relation to the most profitable, hence most probable, direction for the German eagle to continue ts flight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Senator Culhane appeared be- fore the judiciary committee to ask favorable reports on his bills enlarging the state police force by 75 men and establishing six-day week and nine-hour day for state policemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12
JOB PROBLEMS
Of YOUTH Get
LOCAL SCRUTINY
Committees Named to Han
die Matter Following
Conference Here

Committees to study vari-
Gus phases Of the youth
training and employment
problem were named at a
conference held yesterday
afternoon at the Y. G. A.
The committees will study
industrial training, training
for craftsmanship, aptitude
tests, enrolment, clerical
training, and placement. The
next general meeting will be
held In January.
The conference was called by
Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, and was
attended by O group representing o
number Of fields.
O. Arthur Dubois, personal man
ager Of the scovill Manufacturing
Company, declared that training for
young people Is not adequate, claim
ing that even the state trade schools
do not give the proper training for
factory work.
Thomas Shea, manager Of the
local office Of the state employment
service, said that 40 per cent Of the
applications ct his office are from
those In the 1924 age group.
Richard Barrett, Of New Haven,
state NYA director, who was named
chairman Of the general study COM
mittee, said that the NYA plans to
establish headquarters ct the Old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

coin school presenting their part
under the direction Of their teacher,
Miss Katherine Doherty.
Following this Santa will be well
coined and will present gifts to all
present and In addition candy,
oranges and apples will he given to
the children. Refreshments Of cake
and sandwiches will then be served
after which all will adjourn to the
Bristol co. auditorium to enjoy dane.
ing for the balance Of the evening.
The committee In charge Of. the
program requests that all who are
willing to take part In the enter
tainment meet at the Bristol Co.
restaurant Tuesday night at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12

London doctors are studying o
postman who goes to sleep every
time he laughs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-12
ITALY SEEKING
BETTER LIVING
Msgr. VaIdambrini De-
scribes Recent Visit to
Country in Y Forum

Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph VAL
dambrini told the forum audience
at the YMCA last night that the
italian government is striving to
attain self-sufficiency by inventing
synthetic products to replace the
raw materials Italy lacks.
Speaking on the subject, ITALY,
Today" the priest, who recently re-
turned from q four-months stay in
that country, said that under Mus
solini's guidance great strides have
been made toward lettering living
and labor conditions. Msgr. Valdam-
brini, who is pastor of the Church
Of Our Lady of Lourdes, told his
listeners Of the audience he had
with Pope Plus XII, and impress
sive ceremonies he witnessed in st.
Peters Cathedral. He also described
the Vatican grounds.
Paul Merluzzi, president Of the
Cwoans club, which sponsored the
forum, introduced the S peaker.
During the question period, which
was directed by Herbert Smith, "Y''
secretary, Msgr. Valdambrini elab-
Grated upon and clarified many Of
the points he covered in his talk.