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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
Tower Theater Opens
OnWatertownAvenue
Attractive NeighbOrhOOd Motion Picture Center Opens
for Daily ShOwings-Frederick J. VanDOran, Mgr.

The opening Of the Tower theater,
at 81 WATERFOWL avenue, brings 10
waterbury one Of the most modern
and luxurious neighborhood theat-
ers In the entire country. Nothing
has been left undone In design and
equipment that would add TO the
comfort and convenience Of the
theater's patrons.
Manager Frederick ]. VanDoren
promises that only the finest Of
films will be brought 10 the Tower
theater. Those attending the thea
ters performances, either at the
grand opening tonight, or later, will
find beautifully decorated and
comfortable interior. The smart
Lines Of the exterior have already
won many admiring comments.
Air Conditioned
The Tower theater Is entirely air
conditioned. Whatever the weather
outside, those IN the theater will
enjoy an even temperature at all
times. In the hot, sultry days Of
summer the theater will offer O
welcome retreat, where one can sit
In cool, refreshing air and enjoy q
program Of Hollywood hits.
Seats In the theater, OF q new de-
sign, are air.cushioned. Into them
patrons can relax comfortably. A
splendid view OF the screen Is avail
able from every seat In the house.
Two large murals are features OF
the interior decoration. Indirect
lighting Is used all through the
theater.
Finishing and decoration are all
In excellent taste, and make the In.
terior Of the theater O place Of
quiet, restful beauty.
For the actual presentation OF
moving pictures, the Tower theater
has the latest In projection equip
ment, along with new RCA Photo.
phone sound equipment. The RCA
sound system represents the latest
advances In the field, and gives the
best reproduction Of any system In
use today. Sounds from the screen
are clear Of any distortion and are
amplified with excellent fidelity.
Mr.. Van Doren plans 10 change
attractions at the theater three
times weekly, with o double feature
each time. The bills will change on
Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Daily Matinees
Evening performances will begin
ct $3.50. Matinees will he held daily,
starting at 2 p. m. week days and
Saturdays, and 1880 p. m. on Sun
days. On Saturdays and Sundays,
the performances will be continuous.
The modern, fireproof Tower
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
JAMES and BAND
AT RITZ SUNDAY
Ace Trumpeter, Formerly
With Benny Goodman,
Billed in Bridgeport

"Cirriblribin" again rings out at
the Ritz Ballroom In Bridgeport,
when Americas ace trumpeter,
Harry James, raises his baton and
leads his band through an evening
of exceptional dance music Sunday,
May H. Considered by critics TO
be the only logical successor u the
great Blk Biederbecke, Harry James
trumpet artistry has made MIN be-
loved by millions, idol Of dancers
and musicians. He's q lank, laughP
ing eyed person, dark wavy hair,
and o real fellow-his career started
In circus when he was q little
lad, then the years as star mu.
sician with Benny Goodman and
other bands, TO his present status
as one OF the headliners.
It's the mid-week gathering spot
at the Ritz every Thursday when
the Case Ritz orchestra plays for
dancing. Tenderly sweet waltSes are
featured every Saturday with the
Casa Ritz Band. Special arrange
ments are written for the Casa RITZ
orchestra by Harry Ahlberg. author
OF the new hit octave Jump" which
was recently recorded by Bob Ches.
ter.
Americans had $i03. 100000 invest.
ed In Denmark at the end OF 1889
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10

/ theater was built by the most expert
OF workmen. Nicholas G. Garry, OF
100 Edison avenue, was the general
contractor. Under his direction the
beautiful structure was erected.
The electrical work was done by
Joseph McNellis q Sons, plastering
by Edward II. Coon, air condition
Ing by the George Howard Co., OF
New Haven, with duct work by Will
Lam O. Robert, OF New Haven.
The roofing was done by William
peruglni, concrete was supplied by
the Waterbury Ready Mixed Con-
crete Co., and painting by Z. D.
Harder. Insurance protection and
mortgages was arranged through
Maurice A. Donovan.
The Modern Theater Equipment
Co., Of New Haven, was In general
charge Of the equipping and decor
ating Of the theater.
From the moment one enters the
lobby OF the new Tower theater he
will find himself admiring the at
tractive decorations and the luxuri-
Gus fittings. The ladies' lounge and
the mems smoking room are ex-
amples OF the latest In styling.
With Its convenient location, mod
ern equipment, every aid TO comfort,
and Its outstanding picture attrac-
lions, the Tower theater promises
10 become q waterbury institution,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10

Di00--WRlty Time
0;30-WhAt's My Name
l0iy0---N aricty Program featuring
Don AmeehcG
i0,30-Guy Hodlund and Company
ii.00-NoWB and Weather
ii;i6--Whon Day IL DOne-Larry
Hunrd, baritone; Dud
NRiney
ii:4b-Danee Orchestra
l2i00-Joo Reiehman Orchestra
A. M.
l2;30-Icila Fitxgerhid'B Orchestra
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
SOUND WAVES CHECK SHELLS

Paris tUP)-sound.wave. detec
tors are being used by the French
artillery to check the accuracy OF
their fire on distant German posi-.
lions. 30 effective has the system
proved that gunners now know 70
within O few yards the degree Of
accuracy OF their Smelling, II "a said.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10

WATR-N features tonight 6;l5, Jim Britt $3.50, st.
Choir 7:4S, Walter Kdder, bar. $780, Along
the Republican Mock Convention $780, Mr. and
Mrs X. Of Scotland Yard" 1880 President Roosevelt iSO
Woody Herman
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10

Americans had $io3, 100000 invest
ed In Denmark at the end Of 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
:. ROAMING THE AIR WAVES :.
Miles Martin To
Direct Program


Miles IA Martin win direct
. half hour program from ~.
Johns Episcopal Church IN
observance Of National Music
Week tonight. The feature win
be broadcast over WATR,
under the auspices Of the
Mattatuck Musical Art Society,
from $50 70 Z.
A program Of sacred music
win be offered BY the Choir Of
81. Johns church and solo.
lists Lester Atwood and Josiah
Evans. Works Of Bennett,
StalneF, Sullivan and others
win be featured.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-05-10
CYcLTsT TOURS $500 MILES

Fort Worth, Tex. (Up)-J. Carroll
Davis, n, who estimates that he
had Travelled 5000 miles by bicycle
In North America and Europe
thinks he has earned rest. Ills
travels took him TO nearly every
country In Europe. Davis brought
with him o bicycle trailer with
camping euuipment,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
MOSQUITOES STILL A PROBLEM

Three kinds of pests have been
bothering Monroe county residents the last
few weeks. Mosquitoes, candidates and
workers who plugged for the respective
candidates. The candidates and their busy
WS-kers are disappearing, but the mos
quitoes go right on biting.
In the hubdub of the political cam
paign the mosquitoes have been forgotten
They remain our great menace, SO that
their control and eradication continues to
be something worth attending to as quickly
as possible, before the rainy season sets in.
What has become of the movement to
create a state mosquito control authority
for Monroe county? This project gave
every promise of being what was needed
in this county. Under that proposal 10
per cent of the freeholders by petition
might cause the County Commission to call
a special election to determine whether
the freeholders wanted to establish a mos
quito control district in the county. If the
voters SO decided, the governor would be
empowered under existing law to appoint
a mosquito control board for the county,
quito control appropriations for eliminating
the pests here and along the keys.
The Tampa Chamber of Commerce
has just issued a report submitted by its
health and sanitation committee. Among
other achievements of this potent commit
tee has beer the procurement Of two mos
quito control projects for Hillsborough
county during the last year. Sponsored by
the county government and the WPA,
these projects totaled $177,000. 1t is now
reported that pest mosquitoes in Tampa
and Hillsborough county have been prac-
tically wiped out"
1t is evident mosquitoes can be wiped
out. The Citizen does not believe that Key
West and Monroe county are unable to at
tack the pests as vigorously and effec-
lively as Tampa and Hillsborough. Every
one admits mosquitoes are pests, but no
one seems to do anything about it here.
Why wait until the mosquitoes are so thick
in Key West they obscure the sun?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
CONQUERING DISEASE

Americans have added nineteen years
to the average length of life in the past
hundred years. Eleven of these nineteen
years have been added since 1900, accord
ing to health reports gathered by the Hos
pital Research Institute, Chicago.
Efforts made to lift the national
health standard have been aided ire
mendously by the growing knowledge that
the hospital is coming to be the community
health center in which this battle of science
is waged to defeat disease and accident,
the Institute declares.
Contagious and infectious diseases
are being traced to their causes" con-
tinued the Institute. They are being de-
feated by isolation and asepsis, steriliza-
ton, serum, and other modern methods
which improve from year to year. Be-
cause of advances made in science and the
medical professions, the mortality rate for
tuberculosis has been reduced more than
sc per cent in the past three decades.
Pneumonia and influenza deaths have
been reduced "a per cent, measles 81 per
cent. whooping cough SO per cent, diph-
liberia 80 per cent, and scarlet fever 81
per cent in the same period.
There is still much good work to be
accomplished in the wearingout diseases,
such as those attacking the nerves and
heart, and the conquering of cancer. IN
firing medical research, with the aid Of
modern hospital technique, is making
progress in this direction"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
TO TEST BARLOW'S BOMB

Inventor Lester P Barlow claims to
have developed bomb of extraordinary
destructiveress, with "shock wave that
will kill everything within a quarter of a
mile and stun at even greater distances"
This is evidently "some" bomb. The
only way to ascertain its power is to see
what it will do. Naturally no human be-
ipgs will. be subjected to the test To<ob-
tain the answer to the inventors iclaim is
to try out his bomb and the Army is max
ing ready for test in Maryland, using
about $50 goats for the experiment.
Opposition has been reported by
various citiztns who object to the goats
being the goats of the experiment. 1t is
even threatened to take the matter into the
courts to protect the well-being of the
goats So it seems that the first test will
be between inventor Barlow and the Army
on one side and the friends of the goats on
the other.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Much can be learned from cities
across the pond. For instance, Helsinki,
Finland, Urgently so impressivelys in the
iime-light on account of the war with Rus
sia), although a city of more than quar-
ter of million inhabitants, has no slums,
Tor the big companies built flats for their
workers at the same time they built their
factories and the city authorities under
took city planning from the very begin
ming. In that respect the larger cities of
the United States are very backward, and
it is shame that this the richest country
in the world permits slum conditions to
exist though in recent Years some progress
has been made along remedial lines.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Tes: Questions? Turn 10
Page for Answers

l. Who was the first u. S.
President not born a Brit
ish subject?
2. Bamboo is a vine, tree or
grass?
3. Which island of the coast
of Scotland is famous for
its ponies?
4. Which country is known as
the Hermit Kingdom?
5. A stereoscope is something
to hear, see, or speak
through?
6. Who takes the cath of office
first, the President or the
Vice President?
z. Who is the Attorney Gen
eral of the United States?
8. With which Major League
baseball team does DOM
mic DiMaggio play?
8. In what poem are the lines,
tbs better to have
loved and lost,
Than never to have low
ed at all?"
10. Does traffic in England
travel on the right or left
side of the highway?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; Always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue
conlmeEd good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
and not eontaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
The bill of Senator Townsend provid-

The bill of Senator Townsend provid-
ing for the repeal of the 1884 legislation
under which the United States Treasury
has bought foreign silver at prices above
the world market has been reported favor
ably by the Banking and Currency Com
mittee of the Senate. 1t is perfectly clear
that the bill does not touch domestic silver
at all, since the sole object is to stop the
buying of foreign silver which Senator
Townsend condemns as "a wasteful, I'M
necessary, pointless and disturbing pro-
cess" There are plenty of votes in the
Senate and House in favor of the bill which
would discontinue foreign silver purchases.
Opposed to the plan is the National Adj
.ministration, including the President, and
The Citizen which doesn't matter much, if
anything.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
TEN YEARS AGO

Democratic and Republican
executive committee of Monroe
county will be in the future con-
sist of II instead of five MEM
bers each as formerly, County
Clerk Ross c. Sawyer called at
tention to this fact this morning,
and Is members of each commit
tee must live in the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
Today's Horoscope

Today's native, endowed with
a broad, powerful mind with
original ideas, should have much
Influence among people but
should aim to avoid straining aft
er improbable things, or a mis-
direction of effort. Seek to con-
serve the energies in proper di-
rectionS, in order not to waste a
portion of the life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

After completing IL years as a
daredevil stunt driver in auto
mobile exhibitions without in
jury, Robert Wilson came to grief
in Kansas City a few days ago.
He had a collision at a street in
tersection and suffered a cracked
Vertebra.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
81 D E L | G H t 5
BY MARCY 3. DARNALL
Former Editor OF The Citizen

When Princess Elizabeth. heir
presumptive to the British throne.
celebrated her 14th birthday q
few DAYS ago, she had a cake, be-
cause she and her sister, Mar
garet Rose, had saved up some
butter and sugar from their war
ration.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

1t is well known that the
Italian royal family and the Pope
are strongly opposed TO the en-
try of Italy into the war on the
side of Germany, and are said to
have made renewed protests TO
II Duce. Reports persist that
Mussolini is in poor health.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
KEY WEST In
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Five. Ten
and Fifteen Years Ago As
Taken From The Files
Of The Citizen


Drivers and owners of auto
mobiles and trucks being operat-
ed without the necessary state
license are being checked today
by State Agents w: E. Van Loon
and John DiLustro. These agents
have been in the city for several
days and have gained a good
idea of conditions.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

The Elks lodge of Queens
Borough, N. Y, presented oxygen
tents costing $500 each TO nine
hospitals, and in addition do
mated 500 to each for first sup
ply of oxygen. The money was
raised through a charity bazaar
held by the lodge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Coast Guard picket boat 1904
disappeared some time yester-
day from the piers of the local
submarine base and has not been
heard from UP until a late hour
this afternoon. Officials be-
lieve that the vessel was fastened
loosely and broke away and not
stolen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

A compilation of all Federal
rules and regulations of various
departments and bureaus is be-
ing completed. 1t will be issued
in II volumes, totalling about
10000 pages. But the rules are
being changed so often that the
compilation will soon be out Of
date.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Nearly 5000 pounds of fresh
vegetables received from the
Federal Transient Camp at Mi
ami were distributed to the re-
lief clients in Key West yester-
day. The amounts were enum-
Grated and turned over to Ad-
ministrator M. E. Gilfond.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Americans are cultivating a
taste for the exotic Cuban papaya
fruit. Demand during February
trebled over the month in 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
IS More Hotels and Apartments
T. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
s. Airports-Land and Sea-
g. Consolidation OF County and City Gov
ernmentS.
~. A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Magistrate Anna NJ. Kross Of
New York dismissed a woman's
complaint that John Adami had
told her to take that basket off. .
referring to her hat, as she sat in
front of him in a theater. Most
of us do wear crazy, ridiculous
hats" the magistrate said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Nearly every American thinks he is a
writer except the men and women who
have to make their living writing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Sam Houston Jones Will be in
augurated governor of Louisiana
May IA in the big L. S. u. stadium
at Baton Rogue, the event mark
ing the end of the Long machines
regime. One of the biggest bar
becueS ever held in the South viii
be feature of the day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

tor tour and drive to various
states throughout the south and
west to Louisville, KY.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08
1t will soon be tulip time in Holland.

Adults who expect children to exer-
else their caution are as foolish as their
children.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Congratulations to the winners and re-
grets to the losers; better luck next time,
for the latter
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Norman Thomas, the permanent So
cialist candidate for President, never has
to worry over selecting a cabinet.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

One living member of the
United States Senate holds the
unique distinction of having had
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Key West will be better place in
which to live when you become better
neighbor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

T. Douglas Robinson, assistant
secretary of the United States
Navy, accompanied by his aide,
Commander r. L. Ghormley,
U.S.N., are expected to arrive in
Key West Monday, May IL, for
an inspection of the naval station
and other points in the district.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

r. Net guilty was the verdict re-
turned by the jury in Federal
Court yesterday, in the case of
Dora Lopez, charged with having
in her possession liquor on which
the required tax had not been
paid. The defense was handled
by Attorney w. H. Malone.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

w. D. Hartley and Robert
Schultz left on the Steamship
Governor Cobb last night for a
visit for a short time in Tampa.
after which they will take a mo-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

The annual May Day festival
put on each year by the Woman's
Club will be staged at the bar
racks tomorrow afternoon. 1t was
postponed last Thursday because
of rain. Mrs. Andrew Miller,
under whom the affair is ar
ranged, said this afternoon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Michael P. DeBoe
are visiting Mrs. DeBoe's mother,
Mrs. Minnie Otto, at the home on
Eaton street. DR.. DeBoe will
leave here on Friday for a visit
in Havana and go from there to
Panama. where he will spend
several months hunting wild
game in the interior.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

John A. c. Bogart, of Tampa.
and engineer of wide experience,
left yesterday on SIS. Cuba for
Tampa, with detailed plans of
the sewerage system in Key
West. The plans were prepared
some months ago to be ready in
the event the sewerage system
was authorized.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Bernard Waite was this morn
ing offered the position of chief
deputy sheriff with the forces of
Sheriff K. o. Thompson and has
accepted the position. Mr.. Waite
will assume the duties of the of
flee some time yet to be de-
termined. m
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Key West Athletic Club me-
last night at the club where ar
election of officers was held
These elected to office were J
F. Sinnott. president: Dougla
Trevor, vice president: u. ]. Del
gado, secretary, and Chas. Curry
treasurer. The board of direc
tors were also elected.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-08

Lyalle D. Van Valkenberg, for
mer United States deputy mar
shall at Key West, whose trial in
federal court on a charge of en-
bezzlement of government prop
erty, was included yesterday aft
ernoon when the jury returned a
verdict of not guilty.