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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-04
BY LOUIS p.

by IUOlS L. LOCHNER
BERLIN, May 3-LR-Ger-
many boosted of full prepared
ness tonight to resist any stroke
by Britain to offset her "cata.
strophic defeat" in Norway.
Alert for action they said
must come from the British in
an effort to revive their pres
tige, Germans said 1--WE are pre-
pared, come what may" in any
new theater of war while mop
ping up proceeds quickly in
Norway. They predicted this
task would be finished in less
than two weeks except for the
besieged far northern port of
Naryik.
Attention mainly was riveted
on the Mediterranean as the
possible scene of British action
following Prime Minister Cham
berlain's announcement yester-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-04
Robinson Is Elected
By N. e. Electricians

GREENSBORO, May 3.-R-The
North Carolina Association of Elec-
trical Contractors elected Ralph K.
Robinson of Charlotte president last
night at it's annual convention.
E. c. Peele of Burlington was
named vice president; D. J. Thomp-
son of Raleigh, treasurer; Frank
Harris of Durham, secretary, and
Leon Kite of Charlotte, field rep
raSanfativp
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-04
WEATHER

S FORECAST
or pitn Carolina: Partly cloudy, cool
flow eAtfeme east and southeast por-
tains' not quite SO cool in the noun
temno saturday; Sunday fair, rising
er meteorological data for the "a hours
''oo p. m. yesterday.
Lon Temperature
m 'e co a. m: IS; 7:30 a. m. 4s: 1:3O n,
minin '5o p. m. So; maximum 65
Nlum q; mean "a; normal 81,
Lon Humidity
m ~. d; m. 81; 7:30 a. m. SO: 1:3O D,
ILL., 90; 7;30 p. m. so.
To Precipitation
non otal Tor "a hours ending 7:3O y. m.
0.05 ine lotal since first of the month,
Tides For Today
Wilmington High Low
Masonic. 8:O1p 2:46p
D00fo Inlet ---- 5:34a II :4oa
Supriso 5:54p -
rise 3.4sa iva; sunset 6:5sp; moon
'''a' moonset 4:34p.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
PILOTLEss PLANES
M The Local TheGtets
STATE

Roaring on to the screen at the Warner Bros. State theater this afternoon for a four day engage ment is the most thrilling and ex- citing picture of l040, "Destry Rides Again. with James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich in the co-starring leads.
 Marlene comes to the screen as you've never seen before and Stew art climaxes his career with his brilliant performance of "Destry'' the deputy who tanned the untamed west.
 Together they head what is probably the greatest supporting cast ever assembled for a western epic type of picture. Such prom inent favorites as Mischa Auer Charles Winninger, Brian Donlevy Irene Hervey, Una Merkel, Warren Hymer, Allen Jenkins, Samuel S Kinds, Billy Gilbert and many others are included in the list of players. sI
 As the star entertainer in the Last Chance Saloon, Miss Dietrich has e role that marks a drastic change from her recent perfor- mances, but is in many respects similar to the memorable character she portrayed in The Blue Angle, the picture that made her @ star.
 Marlene sings to the cowboys and miners such tunes as Little Joe, You've Got That Look" and "T'he Boys In The Back Room" She cfeerfully connives at crooked card games, dances the Virginia reel and makes violent love to Stewart, and climaxes 1t all by the 1ist-fight with Una Merkel. The rought-and- tum- ble conflict is undoubtedly the greatest feminine fist-ilght ever put on the screen, and is destined to rank as the be-skirted counterpart of the great fight in '"The Spoilers. ?
 MischA Auer, as a Russian cow boy, Charles Winninger as the town drunk, Brian Donlevy as the dom- ineering gambler, Una Merkel as the winsome girl, are worthy of spec ial mention.
 The picture is assuredly one of the most remarkable to come out oi Hollywood this year and is destined to become the greatest his oi l94O.
 As the second big treat the management presents a triple mur- der mystery Sued For Libel" with Kent Taylor and Linda Hayes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
STRAND

A singing, dancing and laughing Garbo-one you've never seen before comes to the Warner Bros. Strand theater this afternoon when the stars latest picture 'Ninotchka' opens its four-day engagement.
 The film is sprightly. sophis. ticated comedy and gives the Swed- ish star the first opportunity for smart comedy which she has long wished to essay.
 Crammed witt. whimsical mos ments, sparkling with clever dia- logue, and touched with delft humor 1t presents the popular star in a modern, happy play but there are moments when she plumbs the depth of drama
 You'll see Carbo in the role Of stern women comniissar who are rlves in Paris from Moscow on Q government mission and in her first contact with western civilization de- yelops into Q creature 0f glamour It hal laughs, it has heart thrOba and 1t has definite charm that will haunt you.
 Appearing as daFbois leading rnaEl Is none other than Melvyn Doug. las. He is seen as a gay French count with whom the Russian girl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
PoL.l's

Radios newest swingsati tions, the Three Little Words" will head line the all-star Broadway vaude- vile show being presented this even- ing from the stage of the popular Loew-Poli theater.
 This trio, in a very short time has become the leading attraction over the NEG network, and having heard and enjoyed them over the air, you are now given the rare op- portunity to meet them in person As this will be their only New Eng land appearance for a-long time to come, due to important radio pro- grams, you had best make a date to see them tonight at Loew's Poll
 On the bill are other famous and outstanding acts including the Two Olympians, an acrobatic novelty act Jay Morris, world-renowned ina- personator of the stars of stage and screen; Le Paul and O., in an amazing magic show, and the Three D's, formerly of George Whites fa- nous "Scandals".
 Gus Myers, Jr., and the Loew Poll theater orchestra wil be on hand to furnish tl:e musical entertainment for the show which is being present. ed in addition to an outstanding double hit screen program, headed by Lew Ayres and lovable Lione: Barrymore in the newest and most exciting of the Kildare series, "The Secret of Dr. Kildare"
 In this film, young Dr. Jimmy Kildare sets out to save a beautiful girl who would rather die than re- veal the secret which would save her. It is a gripping drama of mys- tely, romance and medical wonders
 It deals with a weird malady of a beautiful heiress, which medi- cine fails to solve. Ayres turns de- tective to trail the mystery down to the machinations of a fanatical nurse and a quack doctor. .
 Others in the excellent cast, In addition to the two stars, are Sara Haden, Samuel S. Kinds. Emma Dunn. Helen Gilbert, Laraine Day Lionel Atwill. Robert Kent, Marie Blake and Grant Mitchell.
 On the. same program is another smash hit, Henry Goes Arizona, al, uproarious comedy featuring Frank Morgan who sets out to make the wild West safe for young love. Little Virginia Weidler also has a leading role in this hit.
 Attend Loew's Poll every Thurs day evening and participate in the fun of Hollywood Movie Party; $lOC in cash awards is given away weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
sUR-MINNOWS
OPPORTUNITY FOR
 YOUNG MUSICIANS
Goodwill Tour of South America Planned; ; Local
 Youths Eligible

IVA Administrator Aubrey Will Hams announced today that the l0e young musicians who are to make up Leopold Stokowski's all-Ameri- can youth orchestra, to be organized this winter for Q goodwill tour of South and Central America, will be recruited through the state offices of the National Youth Administra- ton. f.ae,rs.j
 The arrangement was announced following @ conference between MT. Williams and the noted orchestra conductor.
 The tour is being planned with the cooperation of the Pan-Ameri- can Union and Mir. Stokowslxi has said that special ship may be char tered for the trip.
 Preliminary additions will be ar- ranged by MT. Stokowski and the MA in six or eight central cities, if enough satisfactory applications are received. MT. Stokowski plans to arrange transportation to New York or some other central point for those who are recommended follow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
HOLY NAME PLANS
 JANUARY PROGRAM
National Peace Sunday to Be Observed-SmOker,
 Social Awaited

President Edward J. Fitzgerald and other officers of the Holy Name society of St. Thomas church were installed last night at exercises held at the society's rooms. For the first time, the new ritual adopted by the national Holy Name organ ization was used.
 Robert Blacker was named chair man of a committee to make ar- arrangements for a smoker and so- cial to be held Jan. 3l.
 National Peace Sunday, Jan. IA will find members of the society at- tending mass and receiving Holy Comm anion in body. The day will be observed by Holy Name so- cieties all over the nation.
 Officers installed in addition tc MT. Fitzgerald were as follows:
 president, Michael Grout; financial secretary, Edward Cough lin; recording secretary, John Ru- zinkovic; treasurer, Bernard Burns; marshal. Charles Roller: banner bearer. Chris Griffin. and chaplain Rev. Joseph Donnelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

ing the regional auditions. .. @ The 6i state offices of the MA are being directed. to receive and pass preliminary applications of ac- complished young musicians. Both IVA workers and non-NYA young people under 2S will be eligible, Mir. Williams said. Experience and some indication of high ability will be primary requirements. The try-outs will be open to all young people, ir- respective of sex,- color or race. Ap- plications will be received up to Feb- ruary 1.
 "rhis is a worthy and patriotic enterprise" MT. Williams said in making the announcement. T am hopeful that selecting these youth through our state offices all over the country will extend this wonderful opportunity equally to all of our talented young musicians, and de- velop a musical group that will rep resent the very best of its kind that can be assembled"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
NO OPPOSITION TO THIRD TERM
Members of General As- sembIy POlIed By WOm-
 ems League

There Is no objection to q third term-in the Connecticut genera aSsembly--on the part of most oi the members of the legislature oi this state, according to the Con- necticut League of Women Voters which has been making a survey oi the 1889 session for the information and instruction of league members throughout the state.
 The leagues study, prepared by the staff at the state headquarters In Hartford, and to be sent out In the form Of legislative kit to local leagues throughout Connecticut shows that of the 36 members of the senate, 2i served In the legislature before, and l3 of them served iIl the senate before. Of the 262 men and women who were elected to the house of representatives for the last session, IA had served either In the house or senate before.
 The league makes no comment or any of the facts brought out In iti legislative study.
 lnS average hBe or Jne Sellhtt members was 45, and the average age of house members was 48, This in each case, was the lowest average age in recent years.
 The predominant occupation fol members of the house is agriculture the leagues study shows, as 69 are recorded as farmers or agriculturists Widely diversified occupations are recorded for the senators, but law. yers were most numerous In the i93t session, with nine out of 35 mem- bers. Four senators held local gov. ernment jobs, seven were In busi- ness, and only one was recorded aS farmer.
 Tn the house, 27 representatives were lawyers, the league reports, ane B are in the insurance business, lS are housewives, l2 are nanufac- turers. three are mall carriers, ane Ave have jobs In local government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

Mrs Lewis G. Merrill, state chairman of the Junior Women's Club Federation will occupy the honor seat at reception for members tonight at the Church of the iaedeemer in West Hartford. Rev. Dr. John Walker pastor of the Second Congregational Churcn and his wife, gave illustrated lectures on Austra"a .eThe Land of the Golden Fleece" at Webster Hall m West Hartford this afternoon Both speakers have travelled extensively. Francis "Oily" Petrillo showed off this morning to his studies at Niagara Uni yerslty. Albert Tassell of "A Bunker Hill Avenue IS convaescng at the Waterbury Hospital His bed chart shows him down with double pneumonia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Jehovah's Witnesses
 Discuss Salvation

The Wednesday Night Study of Jehovah's Witnesses tonight at 7:30 o'clock at l68 East Main street will be entitled, salvation" The text will be as follows:
 The scriptures written under in- spiration by the aspostles fully corroborate the conclusion. that there is no ransom for those who are knowingly wicked and who pur- posely persecute others because of the faithfulpess of such others in their devotion and service to the Lord. (Heb: 6:4-6) and Heb. i0:26- 20. and other scriptures too numer- ous to mention will be studied in connection with the ransom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
JUDGE GAFFNEY LEGION'S GUEST
Addresses Scout TrOOb Sponsored By Post; 1:
 Stresses Obedience 1:

Judge John L. Gaffney discussed city court at a meeting of Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion, at the legion home on Holmes avenue last night. Eighteen members ot Troop 25, Boy Scouts, were guests. Judge Gaffney dircussed boys, activ- tiles and urged the scouts to obey their parents and try to live up t0 the American Legion ideals.
 A delegation from the Waterbury Post will attend the next district meeting in New Haven January 10, while on January i3 h delegation will attend a dinner for William Murray of Hartford, state adjutant, at the Hotel Garde in Hartf I'd.
 Sound movies of the national con vention last September will pe shown at the February meeting 1f the post. The March meeting will be a joint event with the auxiliary.
 It was announced that Major NeM- ton W. Alexander will broadcast from WNBC in New Britain Jan uary 10 at 7:45 p. m. on national defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
COLORED KIDDIES
 GUESTS AT PARTY
Wilson Post, American Le. zion, and Auxiliary
 Christmas Hosts

A Christmas party sponsored by Wilson pest. American Legion. was attended by more than 90 c0lored children last Saturday in the post rooms on Bishop street. The party was given in conjunctoin with the auxiliary.
 Speakers included comdr. !, C. Hazel, Mrs. Daisy Stevens. presl. dent of the auxiliary; Ida Allen, and Cora PFuden. Guests were MT, and Mrs, Clayton Scott Of Springfield Mass, Alex Lewis and Henry Allen
 Dorothy Goldson reeited Q poem while dance Foutines were given by Lois and Gloria Barnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
MILAN ELECTED !;
 CLUB PRESIDENT
'Platts Mills Cornnlunity
 Group Planning Annual Installation !;

The annual meeting of the Platcs Mills Community club was held last night, with Harry Mclean, .si'.. being elected to the presidency al the organization for the coming year. He succeeds Gustav Metz
 who has been head of the club for the past three years. '
 Oflcers will be installed At the clubs next meeting. At that time MT. Mclean will announce the mem. bership of the various club com. mittees. '
 Elected in addition to MT. Mc- Lean were the following: <
 Vice president, Conrad Ranney:: treasurer, Pierre Pronovost; sec. retary, Mrs. Gustave w. Metz: financial secretary, Mrs, William Dessereaut. Ia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

They say . That when Jay 1orio, ace-drumner with the WpA newly organized dance band, winds up .he breezes just naturally the room hotter than the Cotton Club on Broadway Is Eddie Cantors face red? Steve Mastrann local gas empoye and proud papa or ing, dimple faced baby girl Jake Vvino, south-end shoemaker, is making many gals heart bitter batter faster than an electric train since he's acquired his new strearlined uniform He reminds me, of the Lone Ranger on Dress Parade. Yipppeeeeeee!!l Say, were the WPA members faces red while on their tour Of
 nents were So cold from the chilly breeze that wag in the crowd suggested they Prestone when they failed to blow note from their horns So the boys were recusted and joined the crowd in humming the tunes
 1ncidentalv they deserve beautiful blue orchid for cheering the youngsters at the Isolation Hospital with their gay tunes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

Who remembers those good old days when along about this time group of our poppy young folks dated up for big night at the skating pond? Everybody met at SO and sos house, and walked troleyed to the pond all done up in winter woolens of the l800s design Arrived at the pond fire built skates were donned Sometimes the skates stayed on, sometimes they didn't shoe skates had not yet become the vogue. After couple of hours of pleasure and freezing the party wsnded their merry way back to and sos house where an oyster stew or kettle of steamng on the back or the stove Some Of those who not hardy had to go right home to thaw out the chiblains but the hardy plants made merry the or the stew and once i while great ropes of molasses candy pulled m the good old kitchen. Today's modern skating party rides to the of action In cars put on the latest m shoe skates and costumes in the rink clubhouse. and skates on an illumned pond to the music of snappy band all stopping afterwards at Tonys diner or some Of the swankler roadside places.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

president of the corporation, from Richmond, Va; Mayor and Mrs. Vincent A. Scully, MT. and Mrs. H. P. Stephenson, Hamden; States Att torney and Mrs. Abraham Ullman, MT. and Mrs. Lewis w. Scarpa. MT. and Mrs. c. A. Munck, MT. and Mrs. Walter Pazaik, Mir. and Mrs. Paul Foster. New Haven; Miss Sarah Hig- gins. Pittsburg. Pa; MT. and Mrs. John McCarrick, MT. and Mrs. Philip Taylor, MT and Mrs. Walter Robi- taille, Norwich: Mrs. John Hussey, Frank J. Sullivan, MT. and Mrs. Serge A. Belanger. Waterbury; Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Brown. Misses Lor- raine, Dorothy and Ethel Brown. Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
LOAN EMPLOYES
 BANQUET GUESTS
State Supervisor to Enter tain Connecticut Office
 Branches at WaverIy

II. P. Stephenson. Connecticut su. pervisor of the United Small Loan Corporation, w.ii Ge host to em- ployes of the Connecticut offices Saturday evening, January B, at Waverly Inn. Frank J. Sullivan, as- sistant manager of the local branch is chairman of the arrangements committee.
 Entertainment will be furnished by the Brown Sisters who are reg ular features on WICC jn Bridge port.
 Those who are expected to attend are: Mir. and Mrs. w. T. Smithdeal,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
SCOUT EXECUTIVES
 DISCUSS FINANCES

The finance committee Of the Mattaiuek Council. Boy Scouts of America. win discuss plans for the coming financial campaign at . meeting tomorrow afternoon in the Boy Scout office. Brown building. at 6 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

falls in love. Ina Claire. sparkling comedienne; Bela Lugogsi of horror film fame, in his first sympathetic role; and other well-known players support the stars,
 And as the cofeature the nan- agement presents "City in Dark ness" with Sidney T0ler and Lynn Eayi in tine feature roles.
 Plan to see the best of the big hit pictures by attending the strand. Coming 500; are "The Cat and the Canary; Another Thin Man; Disputed Passage; We Are Not Alone; Allegheny Uprising; sfaulers of the See" and many other big hits of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

son. Only quicker, R-r-r-r-r-r- fooshl Like that.
 LOCUSTS British woman wrote war depart rnent warning that Hitler was about to kick England in the stomach by dropping goldfish globes full of them on British wheatfields.
 PIGS French send pet ones out roofing for truffleS between the line. No truf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. To settle an argu-
 ent will you please let me know through your col umn how many senators their names and how many congressman representatives and their names there are from this state Thanking you, am con stant reader, c. S. (TwO senators -Francis T' MaIOney, Democrat, and John H. Danaher Republican, both of Meriden; six representatives - William J. Miller Republican, Wethersfield; Thomas R. Ball, He- publican, Old Lyme James A. Shanley, Democrat, New Haven; Albert E. Austin, Republican Green wch; J. Joseph Smith, Democrat, Waterbury; and cOngressmana nat-Iarge, B. K. MOnkewicZ, Republican, New Britain The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

heavyweight champ knocked kick Ing. At the Germans suggestion, they tell the home folks what a swell war 1t was while 1t lasted, and how well they like ersatz pum- pernickel made of sawdust.
 DECOY
 Knowing what makes a French man mad. Germans plastered pie lures of Hitler on walls left behind them when forced back. French soldiers wait rocks at the tooth-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
ROT1VENTRS

chinese guerrillas followed Ameri- can college boy technique after raids on Japanese railroads. Find Ing that if they just tore up the rails the Japs replaced them quick ly. Chinese began carrying them home and hiding them under the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

Page Bill Garrgus. . Another book of regional folklore is on the market and heading for the book stalls Those who got lot of enjoyment out of reading Bill Garrigus :'They Found Way" which gave so many interesting little descriptions of Connecncuts coorfu figures out of the past will perhaps get an itch to continue along this path of reminiscent and historic fact.findng in Body, Boots and Britches" by Harold w. Thompson. It's mostly folklore and tales of upper New York State but the author does step across the border into Connecticut for few of his characters proving that good many of the Nutmeggers found way" to York State eventually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Tedsvs Answsss e 0AltlUkA CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page 1. Living around buffalo, deer and antelope: Home on the Range, 2. Pretty until she talks Seat ter-brain."
 3. Most men can't afford one; Blue orchids"
 (. People who enjoy smoking in the dark; Two Cigarets in the Dark"
 s. Once a habit to dash down for a quart of hootch, etc.: South of the Border"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

Dr. and Mrs Saverio Cerullo of Franklin Street were principals in ring ceremony two years ago this morning Mrs Cerullo is the former Evelyn Srica. . Chief Electricians Mate Jack McGbbon and his better half spent New Years at the Hotel McAlpne in New York City. Mack ate enough to sink battleshlp . Edith RiSz of 121 East Main Street and Benny Ramp of 23 Union Street decided to camp together the rest of their lives The popular uphosterer slipped the engagement ring on her finger last Sunday. biil Norris of Naugauck and Francis Fahy returned to St. Bonaventures College yesterday Johnny Zurlis, for some reason or other, is not returning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Whacky War es.ss c.: Fl. ss \. E',ssf sse s,.i,.l s
By NEA Service

BY NEA cerVtco
 War has gone whacky. It has turned into war of the Radgets.
 The grimmest of all human di- versions has been filled with as many gags as a penny arcade. Of course the shooting gallery is still the main feature. But when the world drops It's pennies down the slot of war these days 1t gets en. tertainment as well as carnage.
 Drop your penny, folks, and come along on personally con. ducted tour of war gone whacky.
 FIGHT BRoADcAsTs
 Captured British flyers make 'em in Berlin, just like an American
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
RESERVE OFFICERS
 TO MEET TONIGHT

The CMTC and the school for Reserve Officers will hold conn bined meeting tonight ct the ar- mory where the new infantry driil will be taken up.
 Edwin c. Guntz is the inspector in charge.