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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
MARY O'DAY WILL
 STARVE NO MORE
Old Inmate of Hartford POOrhOuse Has Become
 Suddenly Rich

Hartford, Conn, March 27 = GU. P) - Miss Mary O'Day, 77, a poor house inmate without penny to her name, looked forward today to becoming one of the city's wealth. lest women.
 The elderly woman has been n the almshouse for six years, ever since she fell and broke her leg, making her permanently lame.
 She had no hopes of any other life than that of the poor-house; she had no relatives she knew about; she was just plain Minnie O'Day, born April 6, 1862, along the city's waterfront, who grew up to run a boarding house until:
 One day someone brought a Bos- ton paper to the poor-house and Minnie" O'Day read in it about the death at Los Angeles of Michael Francis O'Dea, fabulously wealthy bachelor oil-man and attorney.
 Miss O'Day recalled how he- par ents, when they came over here from Ireland, changed their name from O'Dea to O'Day. She read the article on. O'Dea's death over and over again, and the facts of his life were familiar to her.
 She sought then to establish she was the first cousin of ODea and to at least portion of his extensive wealth, perhaps $5,000,0O0.
 The case already has been heard in Los Angeles court, it was said, and a decision was expected about the middle of April.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Net Earnings Of
 Kennecoft Corp,
 Anaconda Copper

Consolidated net earnings of the Anaconda Copper O., par ent company of the American Brass Co.,, fell off from $31,- 3S7,861, in 1887 to $9,452,614 last year, the annual report shows. In the same period, earnings of the Kennecott Copper Corp, parent company of the Chase Brass & Copper O., was $22,- 6e9,66O, as against $49,822, 1894 for 1937.
 Anaconda earnings resulted i'm dividends of S1.1O a share, Kennecott paying $2.1O 8 share. Lower base metal prices, a drop in volume and decline in de- mand were given as reasons for the sharply cut earnings. Ana conda reduced its funded debt by about $1O,OO0,0O0, however, and Kennecott discontinued its Alaskan mining operations.
 Copper price for 1888, based on the London wire bar equiv alent, was 10 cents a pound, as against 13.42 cents for 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
MICROSCOPE TAKEN IN OFFICE BREAK
Series of Burglaries Re- ported to Police Over
 Week=End

A series of burglaries and attempt ed burglaries over the weekend was reported by police today. In only one case was the loot of any sub- stantial value.
 A microscope valued at $100 and an undetermined amount of money was stolen last night in break at the office of Dr. E. T. Johnston, 18 Savings street. Detective-Lieut. Will liam Foley investigated.
 Burglars last night broke into the warehouse of Mark Margiotta, 228 Meadow street, but it was not im- mediately learned what had been taken. Detective-Lieut. Matthew Balanda investigated. The break wos discovered by Patrolman Frank Vit- arelli.
 Patrolman Timothy Keane report ed that thieves sought unsuccess- fully to break into raido store at 286 North Main street.
 Patrolman Paul Moynihan report ed complaint by Patrick Reilly, of 9 Jewelry street, that an at- tempt had been mode to break into his home.
 Detective-Lieut. William Pollard investigated a burglary at the home of Joseph Montville, 250 Highland avenue. The house was ransacked, and a check-up was being made to determine what was stolen. Lieut.. Ernest Pakul reported the break.
 Lieut.. Pollard reported attempted breaks were made Saturday night at the Imperial Laundry, Watertown avenue and at a gasoline station at Cooke and Grove streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
HARTFORD BLAZE | ON WATERFRONT
Two Huge Shed Buildings Destroyed Today Along
 Connecticut River

Hartford, Conn, March 27.-(UP) A spectacular fire early today destroyed about 15O yards of water front along the Connecticut river, causing damage estimated at more than $50,000.
 Two huge shed-like buildings, owned by the New York & Hartford Transportation O., and the House. hold Fuel corporation, were wrecked. The docks bordering the river in front of these structures also were demolished.
 The three-alarm fire attracted thousands of spectators. Virtually every piece of apparatus in the city was at the scene, and firemen in nearby communities were ordered to stand by to assist if needed. The flames were visible for miles, and the through New York Boston highway was closed because hose lines had to be stretched from 50 to 75 yards to hydrants. A tugboat, Russell 15," and an empty barge, tied to the dock along side the transportation company building, were cut loose just in time to avoid catching fire.
 Police and fire officials sought to- day to determine cause of the blaze, one of the most serious in Hartford in years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
DANBURY HAS HOT
 MAYORALTY FIGHT
Four Sided Contest Must Be Decided Today; Elec=
 ton Is Peculiar

Danbury, Conn.,, March 27 - CU. Po = A four-sided mayoralty con- test, in which incumbent Democra- tic Mayor Martin J. Cunningham sought reelection for second term went to the votres today in the states first municipal election of the year.
 The other candidates were Charles M. Hatch, Republican; Arthur. E. Heating, Fusionist, and William M. Smith, Jr., representing the Dan- bury Taxpayers and Civic Associa- tion.
 Also to be elected were a city clerk, treasurer, auditor, sheriff, two aldermen and four councilmen.
 On March 18 Smith announced his withdrawal in favor of Benjamin B. Peck, president of the local Hat Finishers' Union, The city clerk ruled the substitution illegal and the party brought mandamus pro- ceedings to place Peck's name on the ticket A decision of superior Court Judge Arthur F. ELS, Satur- day declared that "by the existing state of the law" Smith would have to appear as the party's candidate.
 Republicans sought control of the administration after five straight defeats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
John A. Girard, 69,
 Succumbs Yesterday
Prominent Forester to Be Inferred Tomorrow Morn-
 ing; Hartford Archdeacon Speaks Tuesday Night
I'll o M ST ON

Thomaston, March 27- John A Girard, 69, of A Judson street. died yesterday morning at St. Marys Hospital, Waterbury, where he had been a patient for two weeks dur ing which time he underwent a major operation.
 He was born in Winsted, Septem- Der, 12, 1869 the son of the late George and Mary (Condon) Girard He came to Thomaston in 1901 and several years conducted variety store here. In late years he has conducted repair shop and besides that, for two years and until his recent illness at the Thomaston Bowling alleys. A congenial person. ality won for him a host of friends both young and old who were deeply grieved by his death.
 He was a member of the Holy Name Society and of the Fortsters of America.
 Survivors are his widow, Mrs Margaret (Welsh) Girard; a daugh- ter Miss Pauline Girard of New Britain; a son John A. Girard, and two grandsons, John A. and Michael Girard of Norwich.
 Funeral services will be held al St. Thomas Church Tuesday morn ing at g o'clock. The body will be placed in Williams Memorial vault Burial lated will be in St. Thomas cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
GIRL ELOPER HAS
 WRITTEN MOTHER

Milton, N. H., March 27-(UP)- Aida Butler, Is, who fled with her cousin after he allegedly slew an elderly Milton spinster, denies in a letter to her mother that she par ticipated in the murder.
 Signing herself "Your Trouble some Daughter Aida" the girl wrote Mrs. Margaret Butler from jail at Corpus Christi, Tex, where she was held on charge of fleeing to escape giving testimony in the murder of Mrs. Maude Horne, 61, retired school teacher, in her farm home Feb. 8. Her cousin, John Henry Rowland, 25, has been charged with the mur- der of Miss Horne. They were cap- tured at Corpus Christi ten days ago.
 Don't think I had anything to do with the death of Miss Horne," Miss Butler wrote. T want you to under stand that.
 T didn't marry Jack, either, or had no idea of it. I am so worried I don't know how to put the words to- gether."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
EIGHT MEMBERS
 OF FAMILY DROWN

Wawson Creek, B. C., March 27- (UP)-Eight members of one family were drowned today when an ice jam at the juncture of the Pine and Murray rivers in northeastern Brit ish Columbia flooded a wide area of ranchlands.
 Those drowned were so far iden- tifled only as "the Warrens" and in- cluded the father and mother, three children, and three grandchildren. The body of one woman was recov- cred.
 Released by warm weather the ice packs smashed together and piled up at the juncture were both streams flow north to the Peace river.
 Settlers fled to higher ground as the waters spread rapily over an &C., mile area north.
 Meager reports reaching here in- icate the Warrens were trapped without warning. All telegraph and telephone communication in the im- mediate area was down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
HEALTH OFFICERS
 LOSING POSITIONS
Governors Economy Plan May Result in Many
 Changes
CBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, March 27-County Health Officer J. Fred erick Baker of New Haven county faces the loss of his $2500 year job under the economy program of Gov. Raymond K. Baldwin. Health officers in all eight counties of the state are slated to lose their posi- tions, the $22,000 appropriation for their salaries for the next two years not being included in the tempo rary state budget.
 The legislature,s appropriations committee has voted tentatively to make no provision for paying of county health officers. The final budget reported by the committed is likely to retain the omission.
 County health officers are ap- pointed by the judges of the super for court, and have the powers of local prosecutors. The duties now carried by the health officers will necessarily have to be taken up over by regular prosecutors if the present budget plan is adopted.
 Bills calling for the official elim- nation of the posts of county health officers in the state are slated for hearings before the legislatures committee on public health and sofety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

Detective Capt. John w. Leary spoke on modern crime detection at 8 meeting of Our Lady of Lourdes Athletic association meet ing in the parish hall yesterday. Plans for an interclub softball league preceded the talk.
 In preparation sor softball com petition, the club plans the orr ganization of four teams that will play on schedule. Captains will be chosen at the next session.
 Plans were also made yesterday for a parliamentary practice study club.
 New members inducted into the association yesterday were: Ray Catalina, John Ciarlegli0, Flavia Cicchetti, Arthur Fisher, Tom Griffin, Frank Maffia, Mike Mai fla, Charles Rastelli, Samuel Ove- let and DOmenic FuscO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Market Opens Brighter Because Of Mussolini
ConciIiatOry Tone of His Speech Helps Stock Trading Bonds Are Irregular Stees, Motors Move Up Higher

Aircraft 68 1-4 up 1 IA and Phil lips Petroleum 38 3-4 up 1-8.
 After the opening, Steel and Mo. tor shares moved higher while the copper shares ran into moderate profit taking and eased.
 Oil issues were stronger and more active. Socony Vacuum opened or a 2,OO0-share block at 12 3-4 ur 5-8. Jersey made small gain Railroad issues firmed fractionally Aviations followed Douglas higher Gold Mining issues held steady and silvers firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
PATIENT ESCAPES

Middletown, Conn.,, March 27- (UP)-State Police broadcast a gen. eral alarm today that John Bimont, 16, Hartford, escaped last night from Connecticut State Hospital for the insane.
 The youth was committed to the hospital after being involved in several holdups. Authorities said he was not dangerous.
 They said he was wearing dark trousers, a brown leather jacket, glasses and no hat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor)

New York, March 27-(UP)- Stocks opened fractions to ? points higher today in response to what was construed the conciliatory tone of the Mussolini speech yesterday. Bonds were irregular. Cotton fu- lures were unchanged to 2 points higher.
 Best initial gains were made by Allied Chemical at 172 up 9; Vest inghouse Electric 105 up 9; Amer ican Telephone 159 1-2 up 1 1-4; U. s. Steel, $500 share at 57 7-8 up 3-4: Bethlehem 68 3-4 up 1; Chrysler 78 7-8 up 7-8; Douglas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

Memorial vault. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery. Survivors are his widow Mrs. Georgianna (Foster) Neil; a daughter, Miss Helen Neil of Greenwich and his stepmother who resides in Newark, N. J.
 MT. Neil was born in Newark, N. J. and came to Thomaston when a young man. He was employed in the watch shop here for about 20 years and at the Chase Company in Waterbury for similar period.
 He was a member of Gasceon Ledge, Knights of Pythias and of Crescent Hose Co.,, No. 3 and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church.
 Robert Schwartz has sold his one family house on the Pine Hill Road to Linford Buckingham. The sale was made through the E. G. Hotch- kiss Real Estate Agency.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Golden. worthy patron and matron of Electa Chapter, Order Eastern Star, were hosts Friday evening at their home to other officers of the chapter whose term of office recently ex- pired with theirs. A coffee table was presented them by their guests. Members of the faculty of the local schools who attended the meeting Saturday in Winsted of the Litchfield County Teachers Insti- ute were Mrs. Anna Poit, Miss Hazel Ames, Miss Lois Barton, Miss Lillian Stuart, Miss Minerva Mat toon, Miss Celestine Wight, Miss Dora Higgins, Miss Rosa Gangloff Miss Helen Tibbals, Mrs. Marion Bailey and Mrs. Helen s. Leavy. Rummage Sale
 The Church Aid Society of the Congregational Church will conduct rummage sale from g o'clock until on Thursday, Friday and Satur- day of this week in the church rooms. The rooms were open today from 12 until o'clock and will con- tinue open during the same period on Tuesday and Wednesday to re- ceive clothes, etc. which maye be donated for the purpose. Those hav- ing articles to be called for may communicate with Miss Betty Guernsey of High street or Mrs Percy White of Elm street.
 Speakers at the Veterans of Foreign Wars County Council meet ing here Friday night included Council Commander Arthur Sandell of New Milford: State Commander Charles E. Lockheart of New Haven; State president, ladies auxiliary, Mrs. Francis Anderson of Bridge port; veterans placement represen- tative, Arthur B. Geary, Hartford; 1; Laison officer, George McEvoy, Hartford; district chaplain, William Proffitt. Harwinton: junior vice commander, Anthony Telesca of Torrington; former chief of staff John H. Schilling, Greenwich; deputy inspector, Curtiss M. Davis, Hartford. Other speakers were Mrs. Loretta Schilling, of Greenwich: chief of staff of the auxiliary: Mrs. Blanche Stanwood of Bristol of the Americanization department; and James Roberts of Bristol, state council administrator.
 Over 100 council members and guests were in attendance. Dancing followed the evenings business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
BOXER PAINTS WELL

New York-When the National Society of Mural Painters held an exhibit recently, great deal of att tention was centered on a group of paintings done by Tony Sisti, Buff falo lightweight boxer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

country as long as grown ups give young people the right kind of lead- ership.
 The woman is Gertrude Warren, who directs the famous All clubs from her desk in the Department of Agri c ulture. A motherly, white haired woman who has had the All clubs under her uinO since fhev
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
All Clubs Build Foursquare For Americas Democracy
By GERRY DICK

NEA Service Stan COrrespondent
 washington -The woman who guides Americas youth movement which is 1,3O0,OoO strong and takes on 5O,0OO new members each year thinks there is no danger of either Fascism or Communism in this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
PLAYS BROOKLYN INDIAN

Neal Hart, Western star of silent days, won the assignment to play an Indian with the Brooklyn accent in "The Kid from Texas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

Lenten Preacher
 Venerable Arch Deacon James s. Neill will be the preacher at the regular mid-week Lenten services
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

New one-way traffic systems are to be introduced into Port of Spain, Trinidad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27
Henry Neil Dies

Henry A. Neil, 66, died Saturday noon at his home on Center street following long illness. Funeral services will be held TuescANy after noon at 2:s0 o'clock at the Notch. kiss funeral home, 46 High street. Rev. Leonard Smith will officiate. The body will be placed in Williams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-27

Palestine is shipping large quan- titles of oranges and grapefruit to England.
The Washington times., 1939-01-23
Bruce Cabot, Here in Person

Bruce Cabot, motion picture
star and Soldier-of-f fortune, is
the latest addition to the list Of
distinguished screen personali-
ties coming to Washington for
the Presidents Birthday Cele-
bration. His coming rounds out
a trio of famous players who
will represent the Warner Bros.
Studios, the others being Enrol
Flynn and George Brent.
Definite confirmation of the
appearance of all three of these
stars in Washington was made
today by Nelson B. Bell, chair
man of the entertainment COM
mittee, after a conference with
John j. Payette, Warner Bros
general zone manager.
This now brings the complete
roster of distinguished guests to
six. including, in addition to the
Warner players, Annabella, the
lovely French star; Jean Her
sholt, famous character actor
beloved for his impersonation
of DR.. Dafoe in the photoplays
starring the QuintupletS; Paul
Whiteman, the dean of modern
American music, with his or
cheStra. Stars from Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount
The Washington times., 1939-01-23

only come from the heart Of a
great actor.
He plays in this the sole
voter in a key precinct, tempo
rarily a very important person
politically. A once distinguished
scholar brought low by bereave-
ment and bottle, he remains
still, at bottom, scholar, gentle
man and citizen.
Misfortune has his address
and such conflicting influences
as devotion to his two children,
proffered subsidies, interfering
relatives and a basic belief in the
sanctity Of citizenship wiNonly
be hinted at in this synopsis.
The telling of the story is a
Barrymore privilege and a Barry
more triumph.
Virginia Weidler and Peter
Holden play the drunkard'S
children in manner certain to
assure both Of them bright
futures. Katharine Alexander,
Clarence Kolb, Luis Alberni, j.
M. Kerrigan, and Donald Mac
Bride, in particular, give strong
supporting performances.
Arthur Reilly, WaShington's
famed air-lane commentator,
contributes an excellent review
of the past decades news high
lights on the stage. A clever
script, cultured delivery, and
beguiling manner of presenta-
ton enable the erstwhile globe
trotter to keep his offering on
the same high plane as the pic
ture. Saturday nights audience
welcomed Mr.. Reilly back with q
heart-warming display Of en-
thuSiaSIn.
ROBERT S. O'NEILL.
The Washington times., 1939-01-23
Durbin Movie
AtLittIe

The youthful singing voice of
Deanna Durbin is being heard
from a sound track in the Capt.
tai this week, for the Little
Theater is presenting a revival
engagement of 100 Men and
a Girl" Until the Eddie Can
tor protege makes another pic
ture, the current attraction at
the Ninth Street house is the
most desirable recipient of re-
current attention.
In addition to the full oppor-
tunity for the demonstration of
her superb vocal talent, Miss
Durbin has been accorded the
benefits of an entertaining plot
and an accomplished supporting
cast to enact it with her. Di-
rector Henry Roster has brought
to the screen this story of a
young girls efforts to aid her
father and other destitute mu-
sicianS with a minimum of
hokum. Adolphe Menjou, Alice
Brady and Mischa Auer are the
principal associate players from
the rolls of familiar Hollywood
performers, but Leopold Stokow-
ski, eminent conductor of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, makes
his only screen appearance to
date in the picture.
Interspersed with the scenes
depicting the ultimately fruit
full activities of Deanna in per-
Suading Stokowski to conduct a
benefit concert are musical num-
bers which permit Miss Durbin
to sing selections from the clas-
sizes which have become favor
ties of all lovers of fine music.
There is entertainment in the
comic antics of Miss Brady and
Auer, but there is a strong
added appeal in the opportunity
of watching and hearing Leo
pold Stokowski conduct a SYM
phony orchestra - something
that had been denied cinema
audiences before the produc-
tion of 100 Men and a Girl" !"
The Washington times., 1939-01-23
in Great Man Votes
Rated With Keith's Finest

Once in decade motion picture along which by
some magic blending of acting genius drectoral wizardry
and yelng craftsmanship manages to set itself miles
above cnemac competitors Such picture is The Great
Man Voes," starring John Barrymore now at RKOKeiths
Theater.
In it you will find gentle wisdom filtered through
gentle humor an infinite sensitveness that the legacy of
DRAMA and share of that finest Of all dramatic at
tributes intelligent emotionalism.
The film is triumph for Director Carson Kann and, if
you will take the word of highly partisan Barrymore FAM
Johns greatest screen achievement.
The Washington times., 1939-01-23
ED SULLIVAN
Behind the Scenes
BY ED SULLIVAN
Hollywood, Jan. %.

HOLLYWOOD
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his graduation from the University
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been doing right well ever since
skinnay you'd days jour
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sonaly Now there all kinds Of Newspaper
met type who has it as an asset and turns it on at the
slightest M prOvocaon sknnay Ennis charming ming be-
When his beams from the bandand the impression
the world.
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band into stompn at the Mickey asks for
wrote it, Bob MongOmey usual request "a Boy and
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to move over and let him bang the drums.
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Across the river in Council Bluffs lived Harry Iangdon West
Omaha twenty miles, is the bstng town OF Wahoo where the
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Kent president of Twentieth CenturyFox southeast the
Fy which produced Arlington Bugh He used to be
Understand they CALI him Robert 'S Taylor Not only
produces script Town" It
must be the climate, huh?"
production matinee idols
Midwest the Missouri Valley certainly
cities instance produced Gable Tyrone
which another version hitting jackpot twice. Helena
Mont, however takes the cake in mleforle checp be-
that and Stardom
In the last census Helena had less than $4,000 population
days back Fay wray telephone
her divorce that had this desk She assured
decision had been arrived divorce So what? So
twentyfow hours later, she files divorce suit
ago, naming pic
Roy when submitted the title "Of
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Chicago Washington and New York personal
months the tour completed Harris returned to Holly
wood and you'll pardon him he imagined that MGM Studio
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