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The Washington times., 1939-01-04
Film Society
Picks Gorbo

Anna Christie" which will
be presented by the Film So
ciety Of Washington as its third
event Of the present season at
Pierce Hall. Fifteenth and Har-
ward Streets, tonight at $50
p. m, was produced in 1880 by
Metro Goldwyn Mayer, with
Greta Garbo as its star, and it
created a nine-day wonder be-
cause in it Miss Carlo spoke"
for the first time in pictures,
and spoke" most successfully,
for it gave her a role that still
stands out among all her other
interpretations.
AS a stage play, Anna Chris
tie" won the Pulitzer prize for
its author, Eugene O'Neill, in
1922, following his Beyond the
Horizon" which won the prize
in 1920, and was in tuEn fol-
lowed by his third success as
Pulitzer prize winner with
Strange Interlude," in 1928.
Clarence Brown. who has
since directed many Of Carlos
pictures, directed Anna Chris
tie," and one Of the leading
players in the supporting cast
was George Marion, who plays
Anna's father-a role that he
had previously created in the
original stage produ0tion, and
also in the earlier silent-film ver-
sion produced in 1923.
The public may obtain tickets
for Anna Christie" at the Film
Society office, 1874 F st. N. w.
The program is offered by the
Film Society in cooperation with
the Museum Of Modern Art
Film Library.
The Washington times., 1939-01-04

WHITE HOUSE SAW 1T
Duke of West Point" was
shown privately for President
Roosevelt and white House
guests during the holidays.
Thus it may be said to have an
unofficial "All right" from the
Commander-in-Chief of the
armed forces. Perhaps F. D. R.
got quiet chuckle over a hero
named steve Early" since that
happens to be the cognomen
of one of his devoted secretaries.
In approach and development
Duke of West Point" is much
like Robert Taylor's "Yank at
Oxford" 1t highlights a con-
ceited pup who feels that ath-
letic prowess, social standing
and wealth set him apart from
his fellow students.
Steve Early played by Louis
Hayward is a fresh and inso-
lent plebe, and taking him down
. few pegs is a problem. He
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comes by Presidential appoint
ment to West Point from Cam
bridge University, his father
being military attache at the
American Embassy.
In order to help out a room.
mate, Steve does a generous and
noble act, but he is caught out
Of quarters, and lies, rather than
disclose his motives.
Notwithstanding, he makes
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gets her first role in M.-G.-M.'s
"Huckleberry Finn" starring
Mickey Rooney.
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headlines for the Army's foot
ball warriors, leads the ice
hockey players who take the cup
from the Royal Military College
of Canada, he is ostracized by
the student body. They give
him the silent treatment, and
on Recognition Day" he gets
universally Snubbed.
It all seems harsh, yea, cruel
punishment for a crack athlete,
this withholding applause for
his featS on the gridiron and
hockey arena, permitting him
to accept his coveted Letters"
in silence.
However, Steve's nobility for
a pal is eventually disclosed, and
the West Point boys do their
best to make amends with the
Duke.
AS an intimate glimpse at the
routine, and what the Army
tries to inculcate in sportsman
ship, fair play and character
building, Duke of West Point"
is similar to the glorification
awarded Annapolis in Navy
Blue and Gold" l found it SO
minutes of grand entertainment.
LEADS ARE EXCELLENT
The new picture presents two
young leading men who belong
in the Watch Them in '39"
list. They are Louis Hayward,
who plays the Duke and Rich
ard Carlson, who plays his room
mate, Jack West. Perhaps Tom
Brown rates a sprig of laurel,
too, for his Sonny Drew Is an
excellent characterization.
There is plenty of excitement,
and quite a few laughs in the
rapidly moving panorama of
cadet life. and Joan Fontaine,
under the skillful direction OF
Alfred Green, blossoms as one
of Hollywood's bright ingenues.
Take Duke of West Point"
when it comes to the Capitol
Theater Friday, particularly if
you liked Navy Blue and Gold"
and "Yank at Oxford" They're
three of a kind.
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Gle a min g
and
Screenings
BY Andrew R. Kelley

West Point officials looked the latest United Artists
ease "Duke of West Point" pondered whether the
picture should be given Go" sign by the Army
he uncertainty official okay due to the fact
the narrative projects violation of the Honor Code
VIII ch the cadet body the Hudson breach that
ordinarily calls for resignation
20 have the brash and overbearng Louis Hayward aban
don military would have meant unhappy ending
for good West Point story the official sanction
for release finally granted relieving Radio City Music
Hall, which had the world premiere.
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No Time for Dignity

Jessie Ralph, one Of the
screens venerable old actresses,
casts dignity to the winds to
toss Buddy Ebsen all over the
set with a series of jiu jitsu
holds in one scene in -Four
Girls In White" at M.-G.-M.
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Army Officials Finally Give an Okay
To Exciting Picture of Cadet Life
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zaar, resulted in her going to
Paris, where she posed for the
spring number Of Harper's Ba-
7aar, and Later for Vogue.
Toni Sorel studied ballet un-
I'll she was IS, with the idea
Of becoming a professional. Her
father is professor Of eco
nomicS In the University Of Il
unois.
So now Toni, after a whirl
with the Little Theater groups,
q launched in q musical. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

stating that all his rights were term mated. The plaintiff has made de- mand for repayment, but no re- turn has been made.
 Paid S1,582
 Conditions of the suit against the Bridgeport Times Star are the same, Alishauskas says. Property bought in that contract, however, was 10. cated on "Middlebury Shores. He paid $l,582 to the Times Star, he says.
 The land involved, says Alishaus- gas, was in the name of the Snad. becks, also named defendants. At no time has there been a convey- ance, or has he been in possession of the property. The Smadbecks acted as agents for the newspapers, and derived part or all the profits. Alishauskas says that on October l, 1928, in connection with the deal. he paid $375 to George williams, who acted for the Smadbecks.
 Deputy Sheriff Albert J. Francis has attached more than 100 lots in the area, in connection with the ac- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Protest Letter
 Reflects Public
 Opinion-Judge

The finance board received an anonymous letter yesterday, vigorously protesting against Senator George T. Culhane's pension act. The writer asserted that it was time the "head men" of the city paid some attention to the taxpayers, and went on to complain about pensions be- ing paid "to lazy people" who buy cars and send their sons to prep schools"
 "This Culhane should be stopped" said the letter. Com missioner John H. Goss said the letter should be ignored, but Commissioner Major w. Judge declared 1t indicated that many people do not like the new pen- sion act, which has already re- suited in many claims against the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
NEW CHURCH FOR| FATHER DILLON
Former Local Priest Plans
 Edifice for Washing ton, Conn.
Washington Hill

Rev. John J. Dillon, former assist ant pastor of St. Francis Xavier's church, has completed plans for the erection of new church at Wash thgton, Conn. Father Dillon is pas- tor of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
 The present church is very small and during summer months espe- cially is over-crowded by the influx of visiting Catholics. The new church will l'e of brick and native granite, with natural slate roof, open timber trusses and paneled plank ceiling.
 The contract for excavating and grading has already been let, and the contract for the structure is ex- pected to be let this week. The church has been designed in an early Norma nstyle, conjunctive with the early traditions of early Catholic church architecture.
 It will be located on a hill at the south of the present rectory, facing the main road between Washington and Roxbury. Steam heat, provided by automatic oil burner, will be in- stalled. The basement will not be finished of at this time, but will be such that it may be finished as par- ish activities require.
 Wins Contest
 Miss Agnes V. Cuddy of Madison street was chosen Miss American Airways, over one hundred entries in beauty contest held at Ted Hiltons Vacation Hide-a-Way in Moodus. Conn, yesterday. Entries were from Louisiana, Missouri, Can- ada, England and Puerto Rico.
 The bathing contest was held on the main float at the Hide-a-Way on the Salmon river and Miss Cuddy received the award from Jack Briggs, manager for the American AirlineS at Rentschler field in Hartford.
 Miss Cuddy is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Cuddy of Madison street. She attended St. Francis parochial school and Notre Dame.
 In the evening Miss Cuddy was chosen to present to MT. Hilton, in behalf of American Airways, a cer- tificate appointing him an admiral of the flagship fleet. This is an honor conferred by the American Airlines on persons who contribute to the increased us eof air travel. Tho selected list includes outstand- ing business executives and motion picture stars.
 Following the presentation an air travel picture "The American Way" was shown, followed by a popcorn roast and sing around the camp fire.
 Plans for Trip
 Returns for all tickets issued in connection with the proposed trip of the St. Francis Xavier school base- bah team to New York must be made before Monday night, Mana ger Edward Curley announced to. day. All those assisting in the sale of the tickets are asked to report at the parish hall Monday night, when prizes will be awarded.
 Because of the death of Rev. Charles W. Brennan, pastor, the trip has been indefinitely postponed. The team, winners of the parochial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
C. 70. GIRLS IN
 GAME TONIGHT
Sacred Hearts and Im- macuIates Clash on St.
 Mary's Diamond

The senior girls softball team of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Youth Organization will meet the girls of the Sacred Heart c. Y. o. at St. Mary's school grounds tonight at 6:45 o'clock.
 Mildred Synott and John Bedell were named to a church council Wednesday night. The council will attend each meeting of every organi- ration in the Immaculate Concep- tion parish. Norbert P. Henebry, president of the organization, has named Miss Doris Mccormack to assist William Gumpper as social chairman.
 Senior members of the CYO will meet and conduct a religious quiz August 2 on the subject, 'The Ten Commandments"
 Boys and girls of the Immaculate Conception organization will oppose St. Francis Xavier net stars at Ham, ilton Park tonight at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Publishing ( Companies
 Named In $1O, ,OOOSuit
Bridgeport Times-Star, New Haven Journal Courier
 Sued for Alleged Violation of Agreement

Two newspaper publishing com- panies and three individuals were today named defendants in a $l0,- 900 common pleas suit filed by James Alishauskas of Middlebury, who claims the newspapers have failed to fulfill a land sale agree ment, executed in connection with 1928 circulation building calm- paign.
 Defendants named at the Bridge port Times Star, the Darlington Publishing Co., Operators of the New Haven Journal Courier), Arthur Smadbeck, Ruth Smadbeck and Warren Smadbeck, all of New York.
 Written Contract
 Alishauskas, who Is represented by Attorney Hugh J. McGill, contends that on May 15, 1928, he entered into written contract with .he Jour- nal Courier for the purchase of cer- tain lots at Long Lake Park, Mid- dlebury. The purchase price was $69.50 per lot, and a subscription to the Journal Courier. The $69.50 was to be paid at the rate of $9.50 per lot with contract) and $3.5o per month.
 Checks were payable to the sub- scription department of the news- paper, according to the complaint, and the contract provided that any default in payments would result in the cancellation of the agree- metlt, at the option of the seller, the complaint continues.
 Alishauskas contends that he has paid q total of $l, ,809.23 to the news paper since May IS, 1928, and that on September 24, 1897 he received notice from the Home Guardian Go. of New York, acting for the paper,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

ran was killed and more than a score of others injured.
 A large bucket on the ditcher which was operating on an adjoin- ing track, swung into the path of the express, sideswiping several cars and killing pavid R. Buffers, 62, Riverside, R. T., railroad conduc- tor on his way to work at New Ha- ven.
 The finding said Wilhelm took advantage of the absence of the regular engineer to experiment. with the mechar ism of the ditcher, with out sufficient knowledge to safely control its operation"
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school championship, will see a big league game in New York. The definite date vii be set Monday nihgt.
 C. Y. o. Meeting
 Members of the c. Y. o. met last night in the parish hall to make plans for mass in memory of Rev. Charles w. Brennan.
 The Holy Name society will meet Monday night to report progress on their plans for a mass. Three other parish organizations have similar plans under advisement.
 Lawn Party
 Final plans will be completed Tuesday night at meeting of the Washington Park Community club, for the second in a series of lawn card parties to be held on the lawn of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Perugini of Welles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
TYPEwRITERs FOR COMPOSERS

Leipzig - tU.PJ = MUSICAL coTn- position may be spceded up by the new music typewriter. The keyboard has i3S musical notes. as well as the letters and figures and an attach. ment enables the composer to write his notes above or below the stan. The new aid to music was shown ct the Leipzig Fair. the city which gave many famous composers to the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
R. R. EMPLOYE IS
 HELD RESPONSIBLE

Hartford, Conn, July 21.-(UP).- A finding of Coroner Frank E. Healey today held Beryl F. Wilhelm, Hamden, employed on a New Haven railroad ditcher responsible for the wreck of the Washington express at Newington, May 25, in which one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
Uncle Sam To Place
 Huge Grocery Order
Prepares Menu for Biggest Peace-Time Maneuvers in
 History; Must Feed 5O,OOO Troops, Local Guards

The groceries for the fifty thou sand regular army men, national guardsmen including all Waterbury units and reserves who will partici- pate in the nations biggest war game since the World War total up, in the muscle building class, to 344,- 900 pounds of fresh beef, 234 tons of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
TENNSI INTRIGUES DEER

Gainesville, O. - (UP) - Two Lake Erie college girls had an un- official umpire during a tennis match on the college courts. The umpire a half-grown doe that studied their strokes from an ad. joining hockey field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
CELL voR as. GENT FoRoER

West Plains. Mo- (UPl -Renfrow Collins was sentenced to seven years in tho Missouri prissn after he was convicted here Of obtaining 2b cents by fraud. Hc has served two previous prison terms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
|C. Y.O. GIRLS IN
 SPIRITED RACE
St. JOseph's Shares First Place HOnOrs With St.
 Margaret's
Brooklyn News

A contest between St. Margaret's and St. Josephs Girls Softball teams looms as the outstanding game of the season as a result of the extended winning streak of both contenders for championship honors of the Catholic Youth Organization elague. Both teams are presently tied for first place with nine vic- tories and one defeat each.
 Arrangements are being made to bring the two title seekers together shortly to decide first place honors
 In a scheduled game yesterday St. Margaret's girls defeated their friends from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. The score was to 1.
 The Modern Glee Club of the of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will meet next Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Community hall to make preliminary plans for their third annual musical revue and dance.
 John A. Jannetty once again will direct the show which will feature an all-star cast of professional tai. ent The proceeds of the affair will be turned over to the building fund. The show will be staged in St. Jo- seph's hall sometime in September.
 Louis zurlo will preside at Mon- days meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21
LATE REALTY NOTES

Warranty Deed Ellen R. Townsend to the Bris- tol Bank and Trust Company, property at Grove and Cooke streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

Mortgage Deed Arthur N. Humphrey te Nosa. hogan Lodge, odd Fellows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-21

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Evening star., 1939-03-05
Municipal Lodging
In Southeast Hit

The intentions of District officials
to locate the municipal lodging
house In Southeast Washington has
met with the disapproval of the
Southeast Business Mems Associa-
ton.
In a letter directed to Representa-
tive Ross Collins, chairman of the
House Subcommittee on District Ap-
propriations and to the District
Commissioners, the association,
through its secretary, Louis F. Frick,
cited the existent and proposed I'M
desirable places in that part of the
city.
Southeast Washington long has
been the dumping ground" for such
undesirable places as the garbage
disposal plant, Jail, city dump and
in the near future a new morgue,
but still it is planned to add to
these obnoxious functions, the let
ter continued.
AS this, section of the city has
more than its share of disagreeable
and undesirable places, it is sug-
gested that the municipal lodging
house be located in some other part
of the city, preferably Northwest,
which at present Is free Of such
offensive sights, the letter added.
Opposition to the lodsing house
In Southeast has also been ex-
pressed by the Southeast Citizens
Association on the same grounds
a thu buSaness men.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Meeting 10 Protest
Park Condition

A call to arms" meeting to pro-
test the treatment of park grounds
around Pierce Mill in Rock Creek
Park will be held tomorrow night
by the Forest Hill Citizens Asso-
citation.
Citing the restoration OF the old
mill as the cause, Mrs. Leslie B,
Wright, president of the associa-
ton, declared picnic grounds had
been ruined since work on the mill
was completed. In order to bring
the water up to the level of the
mill wheel the bed of the creek was
raised, she explained, and the re-
suit is that whenever it rains the
adjacent area is covered with mud.
Eighty thousand dollars was spent
on the mill to destroy the beauty
that was already there Mrs. Wright
asserted, while the children in the
nelghborhood play in the streets
for lack Of playground facilities"
A resolution will be introduced at
the meeting calling upon Congress
to ask the National Capital Parks
Commission to investigate the situ-
alton. A demand for Fairgrounds
for the Northwest section west of
Rock Creek Park will also be made.
improvement of street lighting
and traffic conditions will also be
brought before the group. Recent
re-zoning of the street, which has
resulted in its commercialization has
met the protest of the association
numerous times before.
The meeting will take place in
the Ben Murch School.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Refusal Of Liquor
License Approved

The action of the Alcoholic Bever-
age Control Board last week in
refusing an application for a liquor
license to owners of premises in
the 2700 block Of Good Hope road
Sc. was lauded by members Of the
Hillcrest Citizens Association yes
terday.
A special committee. appointed by
President j. w. Martin, consisting
Of Rudolph Malth and Harry Fake,
attended the A. B. c. board hear
ing last week and presented a pc
tition Of more than ATS names in
protest to issuance of the license
in evidence.
Protest also was lodged with the
board by the East Washington
Heights Baptist Church which is
located in the Hillcrest area.
Mr.. Malth said there were suf-
ficient liquor stores in the South
east section to care for the nee4s
Of all without the addition of any
new establishments. He expressed
satisfaction with the action Of the
board in refusing to issue the Ii
cense..
1t was the third time the board
has refused to issue a license to the
same premises, partly through OBJ
jections Of the civic group.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Pastors to Tall
7oCitizens on
Church Histories

In an effort to stimulate interest
in the organization, the regular
procedure Of the Randle Highlands
Citizens Association will be changed
somewhat at its meeting Tuesday
night in order to permit brief talks
by four pastors Of nearby churches
on the history of their individual
parishes.
Adelbert w. Lee. president of the
association, announced the follow
ing pastors and the respective
churches they represent:
Rev. Joseph v. Buckley, pastor
of st. Francis Xavier Catholic
Church; Rev. ]. Philip Goertz,
pastor of Garden Memorial Pres
byterian Church; Rev. Karl G.
Newell. pastor of the Ryland Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and the
Rev. w. Bertram King, pastor Of
Mountain Memorial Baptist Church.
The meeting will be held at 8
pm, in the Orr School. Twenty.
second and Prout streets Sc.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Pending Reorganization Plans
Too Incomplete for Hearing.

The Griffenhagen report on re-
organization, or really the crea-
ton Of new government for the
District of Columbia, has under
gone much close scrutiny and
study during the past two weeks.
The lack of completeness and
definiteness as to numerous i'm
portant details is noted by those
in the civic ranks who have in
dulged in the cloest study of
the plan. The citizens are COM
pletely in the dark as to what the
plan will be like when translated
into the definite form Of q legis-
lative proposal.
In the absence Of such COM
plete and definite information
many in the civic groups have a
hesitancy to take part In q hear
ing on the proposal. They feel
that later hearing would be re-
quired after the proposal had
been introduced in the form of a
bill.
In discussing the matter with
some Of the experts who compiled
the report it has appeared to civic
leaders that the District residents
are expected to assume, as to
many features, that their inter-
ests are to be protected amply.
For instance they are to assume