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The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

was "only Toscanini's daughter. P. S. She entered the sacred port
 als" -. Bad Boy" is the new title for the Warner Bros. screen play that has been known variously as Mama Raviola" and My Son" in the earlier stages of it's prepara- ton for the cameras. John Gar field will star in the picture. :.
 Edward c. Robinson back at the studios following an attack of the flu. Dick Powell has gone in for real estate. Just acquired a busi- ness block in Long Beach, Cal.
 Hal Kemp auditioned more than
 100 feminene singers in Pitts burgh recently but couldn't find
 single prospect Perhaps if Kemp would get in touch with us we might be in position to sim- plify hls search. Mtero-Goldwyn- Mayors "Ninotchka" is quite a film according to box office quot ations. :. Alan Gerard formerly heard OF the Mutual Broadcasting System is now recording for the , new Varsity records. .. It's seven pound, two ounce girl for the CBS Deep Purple" vocalist Doris Rhodes wife of Jonie Emusic pub- lisher) Taps in private life. Baby was originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day and proved a politician of the future by arriv- nig-astutely - between the new and old turkey holidays. Carmen Lombardo has penned new song for his 14-year old sister Rose Marie called Little Shepherd of My Dreams. Fatts Walters pa
 pastor of the Abyssinian Church
 of Harlem, once told the portly Bluebird that Jazz is music from 1 the devils workshop. Rosemary | Lane, Warner Bros. star in towr
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22
NICK KENNY

days had quite reputation tor smashing the line while playlng professional football with a Stat q Island N Y. team-and today-h. ; still smashing the line. The musical, , line, we might add. You will re- member his Cathedral in the Pines" which sold many, many copies, yet his latest effort Just A Church By The Side of the Road" will be a future member of the "Hit Parsde". Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa occasionally do a Bergen & Mccarthy" for tsle benefit of the cast. Warner Bros. have signed Eric Blore for a feat ured role in We Shall Meet Again.. Jan Garber recently celebrated his 10th anniversary <. The strongest array of dance bands ever presented on one scheduled will be heard over the Mutual Broadcasting Systems on New Years Eve... Dom Ameche returns to the Chase & Sanborn broadcast on December 17th.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

dering how much longer he could exist without eating he was called back to the studio and the fairy tale happened. He was signed to a studio contract-not for Golden ~ but you have seen and en-
 d him in "The Lady Objects,
 ing c Men" and will shortly l,e seen in "Pioneers of the r 5ntier". j. Benny Gcodman's iup saxophonist, Tony Atondello is writing saxophorc instruction bsa'1 which Robbins Mlslc will rpblish :. T.c Toe maestro Gray Gordon has a new find in " year old Ri:a Ray, native of Pitts burgh whom critics are calling another Judy Garland" Low ell Thomas NBC's ace newscsster doesn't care how many people sit in front of him while he is on tne air--as long as--rlo one sits behlnd him. Reason is secret... in- cidentally while dwelling on NEG we'd like to pass this laugh on to you. Ed Nathan who has the job of making sure no one sneaks into Toscanini's rehearsal studio was confronted recently by a pretty young lady who insisted upon entering Ed who does his job quite well, thank you, told t'
 young lady in question tho
 enter the studio would be E .iDle.- datil-she informed n sh
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22
EMPLOYER MUST GIVE EMPLOYEE RECORD of WORK

In order to comply with an amendment to the Social Secur- ity law at the beginning of 1940 employers will be required to furnish each employee with a written statement which he can retain covering a period of one calendar year or from one to four calendar quarters.
 The statement must show: l. The employers name.
 2. The employees name.
 3. The period covered by the statement.
 4. Total amount of wages paid within this period. 5. The amount of old-age bene fits tax deducted from the em- ployee's wages.
 This statement must be fur nished the employee no later than the last day of the second calendar month following the per iod lowered by the statement. When an employee leaves. how ever the final statement must be furnished on te day on which the last payment of wages is made. If the employer desires he may furnish the statement to the em ployee at the time of each pay ment of wages.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

the Commodore: We wanted to be home for Christmas and New Years celebrations"
 Aherns said he had sighted British warships on the thrilling dash across the North Atlantic from New York to Murmansk. However he said that the naval vessels had failed to spot the Bremen.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22
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When Richard treal name Tom Potts) Fiske read that Columbia Pictures was conducting a wide spread search for an unknown young man to play the leading role m a picturization of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy" he jumped on his bicycle and managed to get within 100 miles of San Francisco when hs bike broke down. Then ne htch-hiked through a few more t1wns, hopped a freight train and ally arrived in Hollywood. Im- madiately he cleaned up bit and
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

The stingy farmer was scold- ing the hired man for carrying a lighted lantern to call on his best girl.
 The idea, he exclaimed when was courtin' I never carried no lantern; I went in the dark.
 Yes sai dthe hired man sadly and look what you got.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

increased fares are the result of extremely high operating costs which the company has been fore ed to meet in the last three or four years and that these op- erating costs are increasing ev- cry year.
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22
By John C. kyaa Staff Columnf3s National Nsses Coss ssntator

for a combination business and pleasure trip. George Jessel is of the opinion that "let a timid
 guy get three sheets in the wind and he'll sail into anybody" Or we might add-anything... Its a boy at the Kenny Stevens. He s the tenor on Joe Penner's show. Nick Kenny the well known N. Y. newspaper man in his younger
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22


 the studio where he was photo- graphed, his face adorn e d W i { h grease paint, he was taken to a sound stage, faced a camera for the first time, and a screen test was made. Two days later while Won-
The Nome nugget., 1939-12-22

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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-02-09
HOUR OF MUSIC PROGRAMS 10 BE REsuGD

The Sunday Afternoon Hour Of lhlsic programs,
viii CHI discontinued by the Journalistic Club
in Christmas week, will be resumed Sunday, February
10, at 5P n. in the Greenbelt Theatre according
the still not quite definite plans of the Journals
tic Club and Greenbelt Consumers Services, who have
just completed arrangements to sponsor them jointly
1t has been agreed by both groups that the deater
is the Ideal place to present these programs and
all effort is being made to that they will be
enjoyed by all.
Whenever possible, programs by artists in person
will be presented. At other times recordings will
be heard the selections being made from the
fine collections available.
The sponsors invit all music lovers (the music
will not be high BROWN to attend these programs
which will be at P.N. Sunday afternoons on AM
after February 19, according to present plans.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-02-09
LOCAL FEET GIVEN ONCE OVER

Compelling Mr. Edward Matthew'S enthusiasm
he stood in his bare feet in the midst of Large
circle Of seated admirers two Saturdays ago in the
Social Room. Good natured those admirers. So
good natured that they took off their shoes and
stockings barred their warped feet and crooked legs
to his dagnostic eyes, and listened carefully while
he told them what wrong wi tn their feet and will
the shoes they Barefooted little chill dren
lifted up their hands him and let him stretch them
up to tip-toe, and lead them about in Circle dem
onstrating the exercise they needed. Mothers we're
ready to admit if better not taken Of their
chill feet, warped bodies light result. Fathers
joined in ting that the shoes he advocating
comfortable looking and mighty handsome, al
though unorthodox.
Mr.. Mathews is from Weymouth, Mass, where he has
Guild devoted to making and to teaching the art Of
making, fine shoes that also healtfl shoes. lie
has already gained distingoi shed support for his
work, and he is interested in seeing a producers
cooperative in Greenbelt to foster his work here.
He particularly pleased with the interest shown
here Saturday and expects to return shortly.
In the course Of his examinations Saturday he
that the prize local feet seemed to belong
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-02-09
bWA SN MeditatiOnS
ExAlT>%8s9A HW by
MEfl<. SZGkG Robert Lee Kincheloe
WlHH BEHHfd1W Minister to the
5AEez1z7mT7zwJEEA Greenbelt Communi ty Church

Ne have expressed the fact that intelligent
prayer is effective instrument in giving di rect
ion to a indtvi dual's life. By prayer do not
the perfmctory gliding of hands and the mental
mumbling of vague and superstitious desires. That
approach invariably brings about spiritual poverty
But interested in the kind Of prayer hich
requires mental effort the kind OF prayer that de-
mands method of meditation. Those people who
truly realize from their prayer efforts partial
mastery Of self and a creative attitude towards
people end things, those who earnestly strive to
Commune with Cod in this way.
Four steps have been suggested previously by
which may attempt develop method of DEVOTION
The first step is naturally that Of prenaret ion
most important part Of procedure. Tie will
under this heading various suggestions to be follow
ed in adjusting body and minc to real comuuni on:
1. Relax physically but not mentally.
g. Give your Imagination free rein.
3. Reason that since God is everywhere, spirit
is here; land you in the very sphere of
His nearness like flying bird in the air."
4. Think, then Of Jesus sharing your experience,
He once lived wi tn men. Try to picture Him
real human being and not heavenly del ty far
moved from your life.
5. Confess your Weaknesses your SHORTCOMINGS Face
them squarely and honestly.
8. Choose some definite theme problem your
medi tation. And pray God for humility, mental
acumen, and thoroughness with which to medi tate.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-02-09
COMMUNITY CHURCH JUDGEMENTS

You will find at the present time in the audi
Jun, the stage, a electric organ, called The
Orgatron This instrument has been furnished by the
Homer L. Ki tt Co., Of Washington. Very hope
to have demonstration q Hammond electric organ
that the two might be compared by congregation
The presence of the Orgatron has done to
stimulate interest and desire that it, instru-
ment Of similar type, be permanent fixture in
Church and community life.
In order further this desire and the purchase
Of organ for the Church, a Organ Fund has been
the r1ment
Along this line. the Comm1ni ty Church is SPONSOR
ing excellent comedy to be produced by the
Potomac Heights Community Church Players Wednesday
evening, February Is, at 800 in the Theater
benefit of this fund It will be to the crest of
the community we'll the Church support this
productions all int crested in the spiritual
Velopnent OF their children Edwards the Oran
contributes tremendously get behind this venture
Tickets are moderately priced: IS cents for adult
and IS cents for children.
H53R1T CONGREGATION
The Hebrew Congregation announces the next Of its
regular Friday evening services for the evening Of
February TO- at $3.50 Pm. The COS will be con-
Quoted by r. Leon Ellsberg Of the on Hebrew
Congregation in the Music Room Of the Elementary
School.
Following the services, it is planned to have
BUSINESS nee ting to orga-2e the congregatio on
permanent basis. The Importance the meeting is
such that 1T cannot be too stron ly impress on the
membership that tie presence Of every supper ter is
essential to the welfare Of the organic alton.
1t is requested that every person planning to at
tend be prompt, as the services will begin at $3.50
sharp.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-02-09

to Mrs. Ruth Taylor ana Mrs. Dorothy CUSTER those
of Mrs. Custer having perhaps slight edye His
feet and legs of we'll nj gh perfect, as
all had occasion to agree when he had occasion to
roll his trousers above his knees to demonstrate
a point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
JEWISH DEMOCRATS SPONSORING RALLY
Various Nominees Speak at Hebrew Institute Next
 Thursday Evening

One of the largest gatherings of the current campaign is expected at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute Thursday night at 8:15 when Jewish Democrats of the city hold a rally. Speakers will include Vincent A. Scully, Democratic candidate for mayor, other Democratic nominees, and several prominent Jewish Dem- ocrats.
 Attorney Irving W. Pasternak former clerk of the city court, i; chairman of the rally committee The chairman of the evening will be Bernard Holczer.
 Posters advertising the rally have been distributed about the city, and plans have been made to accom- modate a large crowd. Entertain ment will be provided, and refresh- ments will be served.
 Committee members report that sentiment for the election of the Democratic ticket is running high The Jewish Democratic club is talk ing an active part in the campaign
 The following committee mem- bers are assisting MT. Pasternak:
 Speakers committee Alderman Edward Goldberg. chairman: Louis Levin, Bernard Holczer, Abraham Matzkjn and Attorney Perry Graf cerstein.
 Publicity committee - Abraham Rubin, chairman; Hyman Helfand Arthur Infeld, and Paul Karmpner
 Hall committee - Harry Frank chairman.
 Entertainment committee-Juliul Tarr, chairman; Samuel Ershler Bernard Blick, Harry Frank and Ike Pasternak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
CROSS GRADUATES IGNORED BY CLUB
Scully and Sullivan Given Ovation at Luncheon
 Saturday

A combined meeting of the Nau- gatuck Valley Club of Holy Cross College and its auxiliary the Holy Cross Women's Club is being plan- ned for the late fall according to an announcement by Dr. M. J. Lawlor, President of the local alumni unit, at the fall luncheon meeting Satur- day at the Hotel Elton.
 The regular meeting of the club will be held in December with Dr. Joseph Reynolds and George Storm, co-chairmen of arrangements.
 One of the features Of fast Satur- days session was the ovation given Attorney Vincent Scully, Democratic candidate for mayor, and Corpora tion Counsel Timothy s. Sullivan, recently advanced to his present post by Mayor Patrick M. Perriello. Both are members of the Holy Cross Alumni group.
 pr. Christopher Dwyer and At torney Frank Healey were named co-chairmen of the annual Holy Cross Alumni dinner next spring in this city. They were given power to name their own committees.
 Among the guests present at Sat- urday's affair was the Rev. Leo Finn of Bridgeport, Supreme Chaplain o1 the Knights of Columbus, and na. tive of this city. Father Finn gave short talk to the members in which he stressed the. value of loyalty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
CLOCK EMPLOYES
 GUESTS AT DANCE
Department 35 Sponsors Social at Hobby Horse
 Inn, Watert0wn

The annual social of employees of Department 35 of the Waterbury Clock Co.,, was held Friday night at Hobby Horse inn, Watertown.
 Attending were Madeline McEner- ney, Louis Landolfi, Regina La- Chance, Stacia Ostroski, Mary Gag giano, Estelle Bainer, Margaret Lo- vallo, Ida Ritucci, Kay Speciale, Christine O'Connor, Edna Brousseau. Marian O'Donnell, Mary Birming- ham, Helen Donnelly, Marie Mott, Marian Grant, Catherine Karzlaus- kas, Lucille Shea, Anne Gladney, Doris Kelley, Josephine Ciampi Mary Cipriano, Rose Kowaski, Helen Murphy, Beatrice Larrivee. Joseph Laconne, William Gelgauda, Aurelia Macchia. William Maisto. Louis Mar tin. Harold Eean, Fred Nardi Charles Howell, Ricci Lerz, Larry Spadola, s. zucca, James Lynch Owen Keefe, Anthony Tennis Charles Mott, Wavid Kelly, Will liam Leggett, Edgar Spadola George and John Jacovino. Chris topher Lawlor, Salvador Santar- siero, Carmen Fasano, Carl Con- tadini, Anthony Mobile, Charles Cipriano and Henry Flanagan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
THREE ARRESTED
 AFTER ARGUMENT
Cases Continued Until Sat- urday-WOman Sent to
 State Farm

Three men arrested on charges of breach of the peace after a dis turbance on Meadow street yester- day were granted continuances until Nov. Il by Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
 The accused are: Alphonse Geli- mas, 30, of 5l East Liberty street; Joseph Beadouin, 38, of 352 South Main street, and Leo Roberts, g, of 3i Meadow street.
 Patrolman Paul Moynihan, who arrested the trio, said they failed to follow his order to break up an argument.
 John Jackson, 39, of Allentown Pa, charged with vagrancy, was granted a nolle with the stipulation that he proceed to leave Waterbury immediately.
 George Sergeant, 29, of l6 Bond street, and John Brites, 28. of 44o South Main street, Naugatuck charged with breach of the peace and intoxication after a complaint by Etienne Lagasse. of 480 South Main street yesterday, were given small fines.
 Patricia Chevalier, 35. of Water bury. arrested yesterday on charge of breach of the peace, was sent to the state farm for women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06

tries must Le submitted in accord- ance with rules by WaShington's birthday, February 22nd.
 Lieutenant Shea auxiliary of this city and the Waterbury Democrat will cooperate in conducting the contest in Waterbury. Full inforna- ton will, be furnished tc all high school students here.
 From national headquarters in Kansas City the information has been advanced that the contest for l940 has been inspired with a desire to stimulate appreciation of the privilege of being an American citi- zen. "The boys and girls of today will determine the fate of our de- mocracy tomorrow" states the con- mittee. We want to drive home the fact in their minds that this courl- try safeguards the individuals rights and freedom"
 The prizes for first honors will be $1 900 in cash: $500 for second place. $250 for third and $l00 for fourth. There will also be ten $l0 prizes and ten $5 prizes and medals. The con- test rules will permit local prizes to be determined by the local units of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Full details of the contest will be announced shortly by the Democrat and folders giving complete informa- tion as rules and prizes will be dis tributed.
 William T. Harrington, City Editol of the Democrat, has been officially named by the national committee, tc supervise publicity in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
POLITICAL FOES
 MEET AT DINNER
Sculy and Foster Shake Hands at Green Street
 Hall

The paths of mayoralty candi- dates Vincent A. Scully and Charles c. Foster crossed yesterday at a din- ner given by the North Italian Club at the Lithuanian Club, 48 Green street.
 MT. Foster the Republican nom- .inee, and several associates were given polite batter of applause as they seated themselves. MT. Scully entering a few minutes later, was given rousing ovation by the din- CTS.
 MT. Scully was accompanied by Senator Edward Egan and Clayton Briotti. nominee for city sheriff With MT. Foster were Thomas F Bane, candidate for town clerk, and Anthony Petrillo, candidate for tax collector.
 The political rivals shook hands and chatted for few moments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
ITALIAN VETS TO
 HOLD DANCE HERE
Prominent Guests Coming Friday for FlOriO Post
 Ball

Among the many prominent citi- zens who have signified their in- tentions of attending the military ball being held Friday evening at Temple hall by the local Florio post, No. 4, Italian American World War Vetei ans, are the following:
 Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, Dr.. Thomas F. Maher, chief medical of- flcer of the U. s. Veterans hospital at Newington, Conn.,; Edward J. Hickey, superintendent of state po- lice from Hartford, Conn; Attorney Vincent Scully, Democratic nominee for mayor, who also Is a member of the American Legion; Major New ton Alexander, E. Vincent Maloney, William J. Pape.
 Also National Vice-Commander Louis Palladini of Derby; State Commander Joseph H. Russo of Tor rington, Past National Commander John DePastino of this city, Past De- partment Commanders Angelo Pos senate of this city and John Capo- rale from New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06

"The other day happened to pick up a book of sermons written very shortly after the end of the World War and faced as we are with the dreadful agonies of another great European war wanted to see what the writer said of the hopes CT fears of the years immediately following the Armistice", said Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the Second Con- gregational church in his sermon Powerful Goodness and What II Demands of Us", yesterday morning
 Dr. Walker said in part:
 This is what he said, the gist of 1t at least, We hear a great deal and we cannot hear too much of a proposed federation of the peoples of the earth, to ensure eternal peace. But we must never allow the rhetoric of that proposal to con- ceal from us the hidden rock on which that, and every other fine pro- posal for the future life of man, may easily rush and go down into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
BOYS CLUB SHOW
 MOVIES TONIGHT


 Weekly moving picture shows will be held for members of the Boys Club. The first will be held at 6:so this evening in the gymna- sium.
 The following is a list of coming events: Nov. 8. Pony Express Champeens, Feliex Land of Fancy. Nov. IS, Calgary Stampede, Home Wreckers and Big Fish: Nov. 22, Battling Fool, Mickey's Menage- rie. ,Bugville Romance and Dr. Hokum; Nov. 29. all-talkie program consisting of Valley of the Lawless, Blue of the Night, and Holland Days. An educational feature will be incorporated into each program, with an all-talkie program being offered once a month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-06
No Compassion For
 Distressed Nations
Lack of Consideration in Hour of Sorrow Responsible
 for Worlds Bitter Feuds of Today

depths of the sea. For there remains the human heart, which, uncon- trolled, unrebuked, unredeemed, will in the long run spread a poison in the world" What has happened is exactly what that preacher feared The poisons of greed, hate, revenge have spread through raie world like a medieval plague and will bring in their train the same deadly harvest If the naticn had but looked with compassion on neighborS in distress and had relied not on armies and alliances but on charity and good will there would have been no Hit Ter and there would have been nc war of the sort we now know.
 But of course 1t is quite evident that the Good Samaritan found i'm mediate expression for his sympathy and mercy. Without hesitat tion without looking furtively about te see whether the robbers were still in the vicinity, without considering what might be involved or what risks he might run he went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on hi! own beast, and brought him to ar inn, and took care of him." In othel words, this was the goodness of hant which was the immediate expression of the goodness of heart. The sagt of Concord, Henry David Thoreau of whom an admirable biography Ina. recently appeared, once said, "St many have an odd desire to be good without being good for anything
 The Parable of the Good Samar. itan is an old story. familiar story a beautiful story. Granted all these things the question comes back how many have accepted this example ane fulfilled It's teachings2 How many weary, beaten travellers on the high. read have we helped or are we pre-. pared to help? Suppose God 1! Powerful Goodness, how will Hi! Power be made manifest in us unles! and except as we attempt to show forth some of that goodness oi heart and hand and will SO glor. iously shown by the man who suc' cored the traveller on the Jericho road.