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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
M The Local 7heaters
POli'S

A mammoth all-colored revue will be presented from the stage Of the Loew.Poli theater tonight, for one performance only, ct 9 P. m.
 The headline attraction is e well- known star of stage, screen and radio, the famed colored baritone, George Dewey Washington. Also il- cluded in the greatest group of sepia performers ever seen in Wa terbury or elsewhere, are Weaver, Henderson and Jeanette, fast-step- ping trio from the Cotton Club in New York City: Big Time" Cripp, with Louis Armstrong Band; The Whirlwinds, Speed, Rhythm, and Pep; Mary Perry, celebrated song bird; John Cooper, the colored Ed- ward Bergen and Conway & Parks, comedy dancers.
 The musical background for the show will be furnished by Gus Meyers and the 1oew-Poil theater orchestra.
 On the screen; Rosalind Russell and Robert Montgomery, are CO., starred for the fourth time, by pop- ular demand, in AFast and Loose" rib- tickling and faSt-moving sequel to last seasons exciting comedy- mystery, Fast Company"
 The picture describes the exciting adventures of Joel and darda Sloane, who. in c search for c rare tomb for one of their clients, are lead into c mansion of mystery that reeks with unforetold events and c series of murders before Joel finds the answer to them. The cast in- ciudes Reginald owen, Ralph Mor- gan, Etienne dirardot, Alan Dine- hart, Jo Ann Savers and Joan Marsh.
 On the same program are Lucille Ball and Donald Woods in Beauty for the Asking"
 Opening ct Loew's Poll tomor- row evening, aS e:30 o'clock, for c special reserved seat premiere Is the hit oil Waterbury has eagerly await. ed, the picture that Is the current rave from coast to coast, "Pygmal- | iOAs nAbSA ySuio VI bauty dSkabkt4i of the movies, Bernard Shaw con- sented to permit the filming of his most picturesque discourse, "Pyg- inalion." and 1t certainly proves to be e grand movie. The Shaw wit is there, to be sure, and the Shaw hooting rings quite clearly about the whack of the siapstick. It contains sparkling dialogue with rollickine action. "Pygmalion" brings to the rich role of Eliza Doolittle, the gut tersnipe who was transformed into c glamorous society beauty, Wendy Hitler, who Is magnificent in 1t Leslie Howard portrays the male lead, and scores another triumph te his credit. "Pygmalion" Is c bril-. liant comedy that will appeal tc everyone. You really shouldn't n1isi iti
 On the same program will be ans other great feature, "Woinan Doc. tor"
 Tickets for this premiere are now on sale at the Loew.Poli box office No advance In prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
MISS CURTIS IN
 THIRD LECTURE
S.sscusses Wagner's 'Sieg. fried' in "Ring" Series
 at Davenport Hall

Miss Vera Curtis, formerly of the Metropolitan opera, was heard last night at Davenport hall in the third in her lecture series on Wag- ner's Ring of the Niebelunger. "siegfried" which she discussed and analysed for It's music and drama last night was being performed this afternoon ct the Metropolitan. Fol- lowing c description of the opera, the action, the settings, costume ings and 60 or, Miss Curtis played important passages of the score.
 The tragic tale of siegfried Brun- hide and Kriemhild forms ar inc portant part of the ring" cycle. The sword motif which played such an important part in "Die Walk ure" also appears in "siegfried", and the orchestra fulfills the duty, as in all of the "ring", of combining with the drama into e harmonious whole.
 Miss Curtis brought the dramatic performance to her listeners impress sively and yividly. A large audience was interested listeners as at the previous lectures. In two weeks Miss Curtis will proceed in the series with "dotterdamerung."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
STRAND

One of the fastest action stories ever to be filmed will be afforded theatergoers attending Warner Bros. strand theater this afternoon for today marks the opening en' gagement of the new outdoor drama Sstatld UP and Fight" which will be seen as the headliner of the fine twin feature bill which will thrill Strand patrons until the closing performance Saturday evening.
 It is said to combine the pusrsh of "The Crowds Roars" with MS vigorous drama of "The Bad Man of Birthstone" and co.stars Wallace Berry and Robert Taylor, stars oi these two successes, for the first time.
 The many action- filled scenes de. pict the exciting fights between the railroad the stage coach lines i0i supremacy during the 1S60's. Tay- ior's role of the bankrupt young Maryland aristocrat shanghaied in- to going to work for the stage coach line is Q happy choice for 1t gives him an opportunity to combine ro' mantle appeal with the he-ila1 type of characterization which won hii lauaels in previous successes. Hard' boiled Berry as the u1scrupuloui manager of the Bullet Stage Coach Line is another natural, typical Berry part played to the hilt afio compdrable with any of his finest work. Florence Rice the feminine lead in her first major assignment handles her part with c sure touch and appealing charm. Comedy ii prominent throughout with Helen Broderick at her sardoric best while Charles Bickford and Barton Mac' Lane are as villainous as could Dc wished and clinton Rosemond Charley Grapewin, John Qualen Robert Glecker and others lend memorable support.
 New and exciting adventures oi Charlie Chan in his latest mystery case Charlie Chan in Honolulu the co-feature will be brought to the screen by the new Chan played bs sidney Toler. Many veterans per. formers are included in the gian' supporting cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Sounding board . There was happy celebration ,est week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Santo petro of Bank street. Their twin daughters celebrated their first birthday Mr. and Mrs santopetro have four daughters. . Local friends of Matt" Mcclure or Charestown Mass will be pleased to learn that he mas just been named to the Department Of Justice post va cated bv Joseph B. Keenan, He will be an assistant to Attorney General Frank Murphy of Washington. Mr. McGuire was cassmate at Holy Cross College of Prose- cutors Frank Healey and Charles summa. Mrs William J. Drscos cocker spaniel, Biscuit III, emerged from the annual Elm City Kennel Club show last Satur- day with blue ribbon which the handsome htte 1eow copped early in the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
DEPASTINO HEARD
 IN CIVIL ACTION
Local Agent Suing Meriden Bank for $500 for
 Services

John DePastino, local real estate agent, was preparing to produce records of his service during the six years he managed the holdings of the Meriden Savings Bank, as court adjourned yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock before John Frank P. Me- Evoy, and Q jury until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in superior court.
 The plaintiff is suing the bank for $3,000 for services offered as It's agent. The action Is supple- mented by cross complaint filed by the bank on MT. DePastino's claims that the bank failed to pay him for services as agent of local properties between April 1882 and June 1888. In It's S3600 complaint the bank claims he collected rents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
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which were not turned over to them on these properties.
 MT. Depastino took the witness stand early yesterday afternoon and testified in support of his claims. he alleged that two properties on North Main street, under his agency were not producing sufficient rents to meet maintenance services. Un- der an agreement with the bank he averred he was to receive . fee Of 10 per cent for his services as man. aeer, He asserted neither property was a paying proposition and testi. fed that the bank acquired the pros perties by foreclosure of mortgages.
 The case was not be resumed to- day as Judge McEvoy declared re- cess in observance of Washingtons birthday, described by him as Q great anniversary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Spotghting the town. Lois Foley, ravishing bru- nete with nge of rust in her har looks as refreshing tonsorial ace is keen observer of hosses and has assured your tattlealer that seabiscut VIII be m tne trainer would ship him to us as drawing card for our riding academyD . . If contest was staged for the best-dressed waiter in town Mike Toa, head waiter at Dioro would be the logical winner to rop OH wtn the honor :. Ted Heating, former Chicagoar IS the proud pappy of new son, and his wa-hoooo shouts broke up the ice at Hitchcock Lake. Bill Henderson rhbng from his buddes of truck g. whom he had to call cn 10 ger his car out of Lake Winnemaug. Danny and with gust of wind, the car was well on It's way again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
FIRST NAME GEORGE
RY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Just take few minutes oil,
 Try to visualize Valley Forge They were fighting then as now Under our first American, George. There's so much happening today, Early history takes back seat, But the forces of men then as now Experienced victory as well as deIeat' Let's bring 1t home today
 That history you can't debunk, Let's face 1t that facts are tacts' Otherwise we're sunk But don't spoil all our ideals
 About the great men gone before, Be glad to renew the past with George, Learn about him more and more. What if he didn't take his little hatchet And chop down cherry tree, He did plenty for this land of ours, Home of the brave and the free Hats of today to an American,
 Great hero of Valley Forge, Three cheers for Washington
 Whose first name was George.
 FEM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
GEORGE WASHINGTON

O soul whose fortitude protected us Whose very honor gave Us grace and cheer; You bring delight to every patriot And hold us fast when quickened by wars fear. Brave as the bravest meath the rising sun, You led our valiant freemen in the fight. The fields whitened by the sea-winds frost: The land you loved where day is calling night. You prayed for peace and always fought for peace You plowed the land enrchng fruitful soil; No pomp of state surrounds your sacred dust - You lived and loved where all honest toll.
 Wild rose and dogwood flower the winds are thine. The bugIe's calling at the morn's white gate; t,. Long may the blue Potomac flow and lave The pregnant earth of this your native state. And youth shall hold its scepter OCT our land. The zeaious demigod shall rise no more To crush the fertile dust of faiths desire NO one can steal tAe image we adore. !, GEORGE L. LEE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
KILLED
DOMESTIC COMEDY CAST SCORES HIT

The Y. M. 0. A. Dramatic club, the Footlighters, scored a most irn- pressive hit in their presentation of the domestic comedy Shirt. sleeves" before a large and appre- ciative Women's Club audienc last vning.
 The pity from the pen of Charles Quimby Burdette and directed ad- mirably by Dr. Franklin Warren of this city was full of laughs from the opening to the final curtain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Walter R. Hubbard, IT,, is one of the seven boys chosen for Phi Beta Kappa by Gamma Chapter at Wes
 leyan University. The local lad is member Of the Cardinals varsity football team and an active member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity Edith Lol and Gem evieve Gregas, inseparable churns, are the same height, have the same type of tweed coats and are actually beginning to look alike They have everyone wondering who the twins Aura Baltera is going a mile minute with her knitting needles and the sweater she's making will be finished any day now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Helen R. Phean, Merrinan School teacher, and Ann Derwin school nurse, sail aboard the Shawnee satur
 day noon from Pier 34 North River, for an extended vacation in Miami. Lucky galsl Monica Delaney or the Eta Club is anxiousy awaiting the day when the entire group will have their pictures taken Such good-ookng crowd should really attract much atten- tion Harry and Alan Curtis are sporting around In brilliant black sports roadster The former received highly compmented the tempting Valentine cake she served at the Gamma Sigma Tau sorority party recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

James Ashe of Fenn Place dropped in yesterday with generous batch of tinfoil: Jimmy must have been collecting it for weeks as it was quite heavy. Thanks voung fellow Mrs. R. Q. Curtiss and son were recent visitors at the Junior Republic in Lcheld and enjoyed their trip immensely. Mary Byrnes, junior member of the Waterbury Girls Club has made herself becoming print dress. Henry Sommas ownership of shiny black gas.eater has aroused his classmates envy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
ANSWER TO TO-DAY LENTEN QUESTION

Caiaphas, high priest and gift of prophecy. When Christ's enemy, possessed the priests and Pharisees plotted how they might do away with Christ, Caiaphas proph- esied that Jesus would die for the salvation of the world.-- John 11:47-53.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Cl a r k Mickey holds presently retire from tl1s Supreme Court?
 For 8 couple of years ru- mors of his im- ? en ding re- tirement have never jelled. o n e generally accepted story had 1t that he wanted to re- tire, but re- fused to do so ns long as .Jus. tice Brandcis was on he henCh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

As c long-drawn aftermath of Christmas, bank cashiers of Eng land are protesting against the is- suance of the heavy British bronze pennies, which are used as gifts and quickly get to the bank because no one likes to carry them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
TO POLICE STATION FOR QUIET

Raymond, N. II. tUp)--Peacc, It's wonderful. oscar Littlefield was 80 annoyed when firemen disturbed his slumber to quell e blaze in his cot that he whistled for his dog and trekked to the police station, de- manded Q bed and finished his nights rest there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
Todsys Answsrs to
 cR A<IUM CRACKERS
Problems on Comic Page

1. The guy who croons "Jeepers Creepers" is singing about his girl friends eyes. 2. The Appian Way Is a road from Rome to Capua.
 8. The Hanseatic League is e union of maritime towns in north- ern Europe.
 1. The Red Mud State" is New Jersey. F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Storms prevented relief ships from reaching Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Scilly Isles, and the three keep. CTS of the light were imprisoned there for IA weeks, one of the long est times known.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to
 test questions printed on
 page 6.
 1. A union of banks in a city, to provide speedy settlement of their claims against each other. 2. Six feet
 3. Famous Austrian musical composer.
 {. Federal Deposit Insurance corporation.
 $. Mus-tash'; not mus -tash. 6. The volga. !. Entomology.
 6. ATsdison Square Garden. New York city. 9. Yale. 10. Ne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
FASHIONS ARE FUN

It isn't the ladies who always look cute, Get line on the gentleman's Worlds Fair suit Light blue evening jacket of light blue And what do you suppose! sharkskin trousers too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
. BRUCE CATION
 lN WASHINGTON
| Now's the Time For All Good Washington Guessers
BY BRUCE CAPTION (Democrat) Washington
 Correspolsdent

Washington, Feb. 22-A bit of Speculation engrossing Washington these days is: will Justice James
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22
BY BILL PORTER AND GEORGE SCARED
T. M. REG. U. 6. PAT. OFF.

Virginia Grey was born in the shadows of the studios father kept her out of pictures. she got her first role after his death be- came dancing teacher divided her timc between picture bits and dancing pictures finally won and she received an M-G-M con- tract most recent picture, Idiots Delight"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Road building is booming in Co., lombia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-22

Many wild deer in Snavernak, Forest, England, will be killed.
Moose Pass miner., 1939-09-09
DR. EaHEsT GRUENING IS N4 D
 TO BE GOVERNOR OF ALASKA


 On October Is pr. Ernest Gruening will assume the office of Governor of Alaska. pr. Gruening has been director of Territ oria1 and Insu1ar affairs in the Department of the Int erior. vt s4 -# eegr5ssr rs
 Governor Troy's second term as governor would have expired next March 18th. ,
 The change in governors comes as no sur prise becau SC it is we'll known that follow ing the gold tax fracas in the 1egi slature last winter, Governor Troy was asked or told to resign. Harry Wat son, secretary to the governor, was his logical successor, because he knows the ins ano outs of the executive office from to and knows his Alaska thru the same ganut of letters.
 Governor Troy is the only genuine sour dough governor Alaska has ever had. He came to the Territ ory in 1897 and has lived in Alaska since that time. -3
 The Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and their party curtai1ed their projected hunt ing trip in the Territory because of the war. With them were Mi ss Leve son-GoWer, Miss Topazia caetani, Mrs. Sloane Stanley, MaHor E.G Phillips, and Dr. Vance Macdon- ald.
 Guided by Alex Bolam of Forest Acros,t the party vi isited Mount Mckinley Park, Fair. banks and Circle Hot Springs.
 Fred ". Ho1lander of New York city, big game hunter and all around sport sman who visited Ru ussian River Rendezvous this sea- son and who has travelled all over Europe and has numerous relatives and friends in Germany, said in Fairbanks that "the Ger man natio will not have the solidarity and high morale during this war which were i'm portant factors during the World war;" He stat ed that at least 20, 900 1000 people in Germany are not in sympathy with the pres ent imperio GUS Nazi regime. 5E
 The German freighter o1inda with Q carg of food stuffs and wheat was sunk in the south Atlantic by the British crui ser ,Ajax The crew of the 01inda was first taken off and said they had no desire to return to Germany and were grateful just to be put ashore. 55 u vah g8f raa
 Survi vors of the liner Athenia insist that the vessel not only was sunk by tor pedo but also was she1led by submarine. They ridicu1ed the GerAan asserti on that the liner must have been struck by Q mine. The number of dead has not yet been deter-
Moose Pass miner., 1939-09-09

- SUDDEN DEATH OF BOB GALEN
 IS SHOCK TO HIS MANY FRIENDS { Bob ca1en of Lawing, who for several years operat ed a ferry across Lake Kenai before the comp1 1etion of the highway, died suddenly Thursday afternoon. He was stric cken with heart malady while in a boat on Lake Kenai with John Dryer. They were returning from porcupine hunt and were nearing the pier when the attack came. Nr. Dryer was reading aloud from a news paper when he heard lir. Ga1en's dog whining and looked up to see Mir. Ga1en falling back ward his face conto torted with pain. MT. Dryer quickly docke6, called for help and MT. Galen was carried to Mrs. LaN1ng house and Dr. Armstrong summoned from Seward. Mir. Ge1en did not recover from coma before his death.
 He is survived by sister living at Two Rivers, Wis. Wallace M. Mtter took hi s body to Seward where funeral arrangement s will be made.
 Warsa8, Poland, was evacuated early in the week and the flight followed two raids by German bombing planes when hyperite gas was dropped on the civilian population and there was brutal bombing of women and child ren end machine gunning into crowds.
 Contracts for building the Kodiak Island and Sitka air bases have been awarded on cost plus a fixed fee basis to the Seims- Spokane Company of Spokane, Wal ,the John son, Drake Riper, ,Inc., of Minneapolis, and the Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Co. as a joint undertaking. r
 Japan prepares for war with Russia as suit of the Sovi ct Herman non-aggres ion pact freeing the hands of Japan's rivals in Eastern Asia. The Jepanese army is ru shing large forces into Manchoukuo thru Korea and North China. Large masses of fresh Russian troops have been nobilized in Siberia, it is reported.
 The vicinity of Tient sin, China IS de1- . uged by the worst flood in it's hi story.
 The flood waters 10 to Is feet deep
 in the Japene SC, British and French con
 cessi ons and American marines had to stay
 on the second floor of their barracks.
 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pierce plan to - spend the winter in Kodiak, They will
 remain in Moose Pass until the last of
 Sept ember or longer. DANCE TONIGHT AT HIELo'S aoADHoUSE.
Moose Pass miner., 1939-09-09

The vicinity of ri ent sin, China is del- ured by the worst flood in it's history. The flood waters are 10 to Is feet deep in the Japene SC, British and French com cessi ons and American marines had to stay on the second floor of their barracks.
Moose Pass miner., 1939-09-09

On October Is pr. Ernest Gruening will assume the office of Governor of Alaska. Dr. Gruening has been director of Terr1t or1a1 and Insu1ar affairs in the Department of the Int erior. .f4 ... ..e.
Moose Pass miner., 1939-09-09

WarsaS, Poland, was evacuated early in the week and the flight followed two raids by German bombing planes when hyperite ges was dropped on the civilian population and there was brutal bombing of women and child ren and machine gunning into crowds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-01
ARMSTRONG TO TALK
AT MEETING MONDAY

State Representative c. H.
Armstrong Of King county will
speak in Tacoma at a mass meet
ing Monday. May list. at p. m.
Armstrong, who is also state
chairman of the Workers Alli-
ance, will present facts and evil
dence concerning thousands Of
people in our state who are now.
he says faced with starvation.
Roger Chase. secretary of the
committee for non-particapation
in Japan aggression, will speak
briefly on the international sit
uation. Doctor Emerson, presi-
dent of the Old Age Pension union
will act as chairman. The meet
ing will be held al the C. !. o.
Hall, 18th and Pacific ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-01
Miss
SOMEBODY
CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE

Hilda worked herself into quite
satisfactory state Of excitement
on the drive 10 Keith's apartment.
AS it was after five she felt sure
of finding him in
She tried hard to make herself
believe that nothing had changed,
she was Hilda Gregson on her way
10 see Keith Carhart who loved
her. There had never been a mis-
understanding, never been a Miss
Somebody.
Wondering
Upon opening the door he would
stare az her in establishment. He'd
say aHilda darling And she'd
say, Bon jour. Msieur, may
come cen ?"
Then he would know she and
Miss Somebody were the same.
And she would make him promise
to keep her secret until tomorrow
night. After that-well, after that
they would be very. very happy.
Soberly Hilda told herself that
Keith owed her an explanation.
She must know why he left her
that dreadful day at the church.
OF course he had an explana-
ton. a reasonable one. No doubt
he had been too ashamed to search
for her. Perhaps he had searched.
Al an address on Orange Grove
the taxi stopped. Hilda paid the
driver. her mind divided between
wondering if Keith would be there
and fervently hoping he would not.
Hesitatingly she went to the desk
in the imposing lobby.
Mr. Keith Csrhart ?" she asked.
He just came in" the clerk
told her and Hilda took a back
ward step. The idea of coming to
keith's apartment suddenly SEEM
ed groundless and absurd. Shall
l call him ,"
No thank you she said weak
ly. "He-he is expecting me-"
He gave her a number on the
sixth floor and she found herself
in the elevator Numb now. not
wanting to go, helplessly carried
along on her impulsive decision.
A Smile
Automatically she powdered her
nose and Strengthened the frill on
her blouse. She had bought vio-
let's from a man on the street.
They were a trifle wilted and
she considered taking them from
her lapel. All the while she kept
reminding herself that it was abb
surd to be frightened. Was she
not to marry Keith?
She found his door. raised her
hand, hesitated, took deep
breath and knocked. AS the door
swung open her lips quivered into
smile.
Keith stood staring at her as
II she were a ghost. He did not
say, "Hilda-darling," his voice
ringing joyously. He simply stared
while a Mortified expression set
tied on his weakly handsome face.
And, thus thrown off her cue,
i1lua completely forgot her lines.
To herself she had not been two
identities. To herself she had all
ways been Hilda Gregson.
Naturally she had been smart
enough to realize that Keiths
proteststions of love had been di-
rected at Miss Somebody. But
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