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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
STATE

Capacity attendance at Warmers
State theater yesterday marked the
opening performances OF one Of the
seasons most unusual pictures "Des-
try Rides Again" with Marlene Del
trich and James Stewart In the CO.
starring leads.
The film brings to life the roar
ing glory of the Old West and Is
said to be the most exciting and
thrilling story Of this soul-stirring
era ever filmed.
It Is frankly O dramatic spectacle
Of the old west In which hard riding
and quick shooting are interspersed
with the stirring mob scenes that
have filled so many pages In the
history Of the American frontier.
One Of the highlights and hilar-
ious scenes Of the picture Is an epo-
chal fist-fight between Miss Die
trick and Una Merkel, with Stewart
as the unwilling mediator who
draws Marlene's wrath on his own
head. Stewart likewise contribute;
one Of his best Jobs In this film. He
appears as the shy young deputy
sheriff who brings q new order 81
civilization to the rough town Of
Bottle Neck by showing the people
that guns aren't essential to law and
justice.
Besides the two stars the cast in.
cludes a great cast Of Hollywood
favorites such as Mischa Auer
Charles Winninger. Brian Donlevy
Irene Hervey, Una Merkel, Allen
jenkins, Billy Gilbert and many
others.
All In all here is q picture not Il
be missed by anyone. You'll thrill Il
the fiery romance. the blazing &C.
ton and the pleasure and delight Of
real entertainment. Don't miss 1t.
A triple murder mystery that viii
have your hair standing on end |:
the second big hit Of the program
The film is entitled "sued For Ii.
bel and features Kent Taylor and
Linda Hayes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
STRAND

A new Carlo who laughs, sings
and dances to ultra-modern swing
music reached the screen at War
ner's Strand theater yesterday when
"Ninotchka." her first picture in two
years opened its four day engage
ment at that popular theater.
This marks the stars first VEN
ture into sophisticated modern ro-
mantle comedy and according 70
critics she displays a great flair for
comedy and is powerfully dramatic
where this Is called for.
"Ninotchka" shows Carlo as q
Russian commissar raised IN the
stern Soviet code. She Is sent 70
Paris by her government to nego-
tate the sale Of the coufiscated
jewels OF q Russian grand duchess
who also happens TO be IN Paris
and enlists the French courts and
Melvyn Douglas 70 help her regain
the gems. Douglas IN the role d
French count promptly falls IL
love with her and that's where The
fun begins.
Also In a prominent role Il Iua
Claire who plays the part Of the
other woman. Bela Laignsi 10 seer
as the stern chief commiaaar and
tho picture introduces q new CON.
edy trio In Felix nFeaaaFt. DIG Mti,
mann and Alexander 0ranach, u
three Russian conmiazars agonf
Paris" Other players include Greg
DRY daye, Role Sedan, Edwin AanA.
well and Richard Carrie.
Brilliant lines. whimsical eltun.
tons and some gripping dFamalls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

It's never too early. So plans already underway
for new additions to the New York Worlds Fair begin
ming late in the spring Japan is going to exhibit but
not Russia The Annual Flower Show in New York is
making plans and will have larger quarters next March
when they present breath of spring and summer in
their garden and cut flower display. Easter parties
they may like late winter parties and already events
scheduled for mdent Easter and post Easter affairs
Steamship lines are urging you to book now for the
mdwinter spring cruise which will take you out OF
troubous waters and far far away from the firing line,
where you feast your eyes the hibiscus at Nassau
and the oleanders at Bermuda. You urged TO buy
summer, and when next summer comes by that same
token you viii be urged to buy your apparel for
winter spent in the tropics Always leap ahead Is the
motto and while you freeze in January you must look
at windows filled with playsuits instead OF mink coats
It's never too early so now while it's winter remember
that spring can't be far behind only three months away
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Professor Generoso Ruggiero is recipient OF letter
of thanks from Governor Raymond Baldwin for the pic
:ure Of the states chief executive which he painted and
sent to him as a Christmas present The testimonial
beautifully illuminated and done in the most artistic
fashion, reached the governor before Christmas ana
according to his letter 1t certainly gaddened ms hear
- know that Professor Ruggero went TO much trouble
and effort in preparing for him remembrance he shall
always treasure The professor also sent along his New
Years greetings and Governor Baldwin writes that the
artists sentiments will serve to spur him on In every
effort TO live up to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
TRAINING SCHOOL
TOSTART MONDAY
Council OF Churches Plan
Series Weekly Three I
Instructors Named

Courses In q Leadership Training
School sponsored by the Waterbury
Council Of Churches will open Mon
day. night at the Second Conereea-
tional Church. Glasses viii be held
weekly for six weeks. t Z
Rev. DR.. John N. Lewis Is chap
lain Of the series, and Rev. Oscar
Locke will be dean. The courses
are planned for church leaders but
are open to anyone interested.
Instructors viii be Rev. John r.
Coomhs Of this city, Frederick Fay
Of Hartford, and Rev. Stanley Ken
dig. associate secretary Of the state
Council Of Churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
ST. LUCY'SC. Y.O.
SELECTING TEAM
Winners to Represent
Chapter In X. of G. De.
batting Tournament

Final plans for the debating tour.
nament OF members Of st. Lucy's
Catholic Youth Organization will bt
completed tonight at q meeting Of
the committee and debaters. The
teams will be selected ct this meet.
ing, and the subjects and judges
will be chosen.
The team to survive the tourna.
ment will represent st. Lucy's Par.
ish In the K. Of C.-C.Y.O. debaters
to be held In the near future, st
Lucy's team OF last year, composed
OF Anne Gallo, Charles Renaldi, ano
Alex Mole were runner-ups for tor
debating honors In the City-Widt
X Of C.-C.Y.O. debates.
James Cimaglio, chairman OF thC
tournament committee requests al
who are interested to compete "
attend tonight's meeting. Those
already entered for competition are
Anne Gallo, Marie Gallo, James Ct'
magic, Charles Renaldi, Grace Las
progato, Thelma Barone, Armand
Fisher, Francis Mascot, Carmen
Donnaroma, and Alex Mole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
KOPCHA ELECTED
BY RUSSIAN CLUB
Aldermanic M e m b e r
Chosen President at
Annual Meeting

Alderman John. w. Kopcha was
elected president Of the Russian
American Political Club at the year.
ly meeting held recently, at the club
headquarters on 40 Hill street. Other
officers elected were M. Shkymba,
vice-president: M. Divinchi. secre-
tary: M. Hychka, assistant secre-
tary; A. Babchenko. treasurer;
Peter Yurshyk, assistant treasurer;
Thomas Sidoruk, trustree: J. Sen
ich, M. Koban, s. Homenko. Audi
tors; Louis Kosko, s. A. Homick
e. Staneski, w. Albert and William
Homick, board Of directors; John
Spack, sergeant-at-arms.
Activities for the coming year
were outlined and discussed. The
club also voted to donate an addi-
tional $4,000 toward the Russian
Christian Community House, hav-
ing previously given $4,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

POLI'S

Kay Kyser, who has won 0 top
notch spot among tho nation s
dance bands through prom" and
theatcr engagements and CONNER
cial radio programs, makes his film
debut In O tuneful comedy, That's
Right-Youre Wrong"
Kyser ana his famous band, who
broadcast 0 weekly rhythmical ses-
sion in musical brain-teasers known
as 1.-THE College Of Musical Knowl-
edge'-considered the foremost au-
dience participation program on the
air have following numbering
millions, and their appearance In a
picture Is certain to be welcomed
by their many fans.
Adolphe Menjou Is co-starred
with the noted band leader and his
musical troupe, while other promi-
nent roles are filled by May Rob-
son, Lucille Ball, Dennis O'Keefe,
Edward Everett Horton, Roscoe
Karns, and Moronl Olsen. KyserS
own band artists, Ginny Simms,
Harry Babbitt, Sully Mason and
Ish Kabibble, offer further diver
easements.
Directed and produced by David
Butler for RKO Radio, That's
Right-You're Wrong" concerns the
amusing adventures OF q bandsmar
who Is persuaded against his wishes
to become a Hollywood glamor boy
. On the same program Is another
smash hit, 1.-TWO Thoroughbreds."
Attractions current at Loew's
Poll are 1.-THE Secret Of DR.. Kill
dare" and Henry Goes Arizona, "
two leading features on one bill.
THE Secret Of DR.. Kildare" "a
the third In this delightful and pop
ular series. dealing with the life Of
young DR.. Jimmy Kildare. as capa-
bly, portrayed BY popular Lew Ayres
Lionel Barrymore appears once
again In the role Of DR.. Gillespie
the gruff but kindly and brilliant
surgeon. fs.
Helen Gilbert, Sarah Haden
Lionel Atwill and LARAMIE Day
have supporting roles.
Henry Goes Arizona" Is q riot
Gus comedy in which Frank Nor.
gan, portraying the role Of Henry,
sets out TO the west safe for young
love.
Be sure to attend Loew's Poll to-
night and participate with the au-
moments keep the play excitingly
interesting,
Co-featuriug the program is "City
| In Darkness" with Sidney TOler and
| LINN Bari Ia featured roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Gertrude stepney hopes to get more than cake for
birthday membranes today. Fred Papaino Is
hitesting here and there In a black convertible
sedan Doris DiLorenzo pride Of the Eastern Ayenoo
whacks she CALAMITY wthstood yesterday. Ray
pannone of 352 South Main Street. Leavenworth high
undergrad and Leo MARCEL OF SO Caya Avenue Hartford
tributions Of tnfoi They must drink plenty Of milk
for their donation made up entirely Of bottle caps
:. Madalyn Watts was the lovely escort OF William
Phillips Of Tarrytown N. Y, at formal dinner dance
recently at Bob ardee's on the Sawi River Concourse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Real creator We're just past the season of merry
red old gentlemen whose resemblance to real or mag
mary Santa Claus all based original cartoon done
by the pioneer of all American cartoonistsThomas Mast
Yes the Thomas Mast who gave this cartoonloving
nation It's Democratic donkey and Republican elephant
not to mention the Tammany tiger was the creator Of the
Santa Claus figure of today roy poly figure OF man.
clad in red suit snow-white whskers etc. This figure
was first drawn for Harpers Weekly back in 1905 and 1t
has remained the Santa Claus Of everyones youth down
through the present time True there have been changes
faithfully followed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
PARKING LOT HELD LIABLE

Toledo, O., (UP)-Owners of park.
ing lots are liable for damages to
patrons automobiles II they are
stolen from the lot, jury in the
court Of Common Pleas Judge John
M. McCabe ruled. 1t returned a
verdict Of $l3643 In favor Of an In
surance company representing Gayle
Shiffler. whose car was stolen and
damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Frank Mccain Is back in prime, constable, you
see lust cali on him at any time, for service to T.
That's the rhyme the former deputy sheriff for New
Haven County has on his 1910 pocket calendars Not
bad, Frank, not bad! Joe Sullivan, popular haber
asher left this morning for Florida where he hopes to
get in plenty Of tennis II marks the first time In i've
years Sully has taken vacation. Henry Fitzgerald
and Joe Maloney are doing grand job plugging the
Firemans Annual Ball at the State Armory next
month"; They're on the job night and day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
ANSWERS To
Test Questions


Below are the answers
10 test questions printed
on page q.
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~ James Madison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

most complete dictatorial contro
over Louisiana, II looks as II the
machine that Huey Long left be.
hind him may be lurching toward
collapse. The machine bears the
marks today Of the most bitteI
campaign through which 1t ever
rolled.
OUINTUPLE RACE
FOR GOVERNOR
Five candidates are running FOL
governor Of Louisiana. They are:
Earl Kemp Long. The late Huey
Long was his older brother.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, he became
governor June 20, 1889. when Gov
Richard w. Leche resigned under
fire to stand today plastered with
many federal and state indict-
ments.
Sam Jones, Of Lake Charles. He
Is q lawyer, q one-time infantry
man who ssSged through the
World War.
James A. Noe, Of Monroe. He
Is o wealthy oil operator, early
friend and finapciGl hacker 0t
Huey; served four months as act
ing governor on the death Of Gov,
Oscar Kelly Allen in Office.
James Morrison, Of Hammond
He Is q lawyer and publisher Of
O country newspaper, THE Tarm-
er's Friend"
Vincent Moseley, Of Opelousas,
Moseley also Is q lawyer.
'RUN.OFF" ELECTION
HELD CERTAIN
With the primary less than q
month away, 1t Is almost UNIVERSAL
ly conceded that none Of the five
can win o clear majority over the
total votes OF the other four. SO O
'run-oif" primary Is considered GER
tain.
There Is argument whether the
"run-oif" will be O battle between
Governor Long and Sam Jones, or
between Sam Jones and Jimmy Noe.
1t Is clear to observers that OUT
side New Orleans, Earl Longs pow
or Is slipping. Out In the country
parishes they never have forgiven
Earl Long for the bitter, profane
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. The st. Josephs
Girls Basketball Team is giving dance tomorrow
evening at 48 Green Street We girls want to thank
you for the boost you gave in your column as year
Enclosed you will find two tickets and hope you will
take time out to attend dance. Dels University
Swing Band will furnish the music. st. JOsephs
Girls b. B. Team
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
LIFE BEGINS IN 1910
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good evening.

Eyerybody's balancing budgets,
Economists have started to preach
Congress Is In session,
The president makes q speech.
We read 50 and SOS summing up,
Think about our auto registration,
And looking the situation over
Decide theren be no imitation.
with gusto we take an active interest
In winter sports, but not too sporty
It's the beginning Of new era, say we,
And life begins In nineteen forty.
We're going 10 mind our p's and as
Resolve both to practice and preach,
Congress Is IN session,
And the president has made q speech.
EN-. EN-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Editor Tall Tower Topics. >. All police officers
deserve to be commended although they irk motor
law violators with occasional tag that will not
bounce Traffic Officers Dick Baldwin, Bill Mccarthy
and John Meaney rate double praise for the courtesy
they extend to Mr. Holland Of local dry goods store
who suffers difficulty with his eyesight Wishing you
literary in the adolescent year, am.
Walker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
Todsys Answers -
0ANllUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

Questions ON Comic Page
I. Normal body temperature is
between 90 and 995 degrees.
2. The auricle is the chamber of
the heart that receives blood.
3. Normal pulse beats vary be-
tween 10 and rs per minute.
4. The word "cervical" pertains
to the neck.
s. An artery Is q blood vessel that
carries blood from the heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
FASHIONS ARE FUN

A strip Of fur, q bit Of goods.
Let u so 81 that
A back strap to hold It,
and you've got q hat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

dience in Hollywood Movie Party.
q new sensational thrill game. Re-
member - 500 In cash awards Is
given away weekly.
Road safety courses have been
started In Orange Free State
schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

ana Primary WH Decide Fate Of Machine Created By Krgish
Four Candidates Take Stump
Against Present Governor;
Secrecy in Government Made Issue
BY MANSON DIXON
NEA Service Special Writer

New Orleans La, Jan. 4-Hot-bed of hurricane poll
TICS Louisiana is bracing for its greatest political battle
JAM 16 94O That is the date of the state Democratic pr
mares through which Louisiana first will learn the Huey
Long dynasty has chance survive After II years Of a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

| Of voluntary contributions" deducts
soon were Aging again,
Against this machine, Sam Jones
Of Lake Charles announced his cam
didacy with o nine-word platform:
1.-THE only issue in Louisiana to-
day Is common honestly"
He has shown amazing strength.
All the digging of the Long ad-
ministration ridiculed him as "a
corporation lawyer" He countered
by making public the full list Of his
clients, and showing also how many
corporations are represented by law
yers In the administration OF Gov
ernor Long.
ELECTION MEANS
HOUSE CLEANING .,
II Is conceded that II Sam, Jones
Is elected governor, Louisiana will
be In for such political house,
cleaning as II never knew before. !.
Jimmy Noe Is O lot more spec
tacular In his campaign, beginning
with his slogan SAY Yes for Noel"
He purchased O radio station In New
Orleans and rechristened II: "Sta-
ton VINCE"
He has done some major work in
exposing corruption. Noe says he
supported Huey Long, convinced OF
his sincerity, but split from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

names he called his brother, after
their political split: nCr have they
forgotten how he was SHRED back"
by q political attorneyship.
It Is @ question whether Huey
Long, w,,e he alive today, could
override the tidal wave Of indlg-
nation sweeping Louisiana ct ex-
posures Of scandal, graft, corrup-
ton and thievery. The question Is
whether Earl Long has either the
power or personality to override
that wave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Lcngsters after Huey,s death when
they inaugurated taxes and policies
Noe says Huey would never have
tolerated.
Jimmy Noe served In the tank
corps and his method OF political
attack Is based on the tank corps
famous motto: "Trcat 'em Rough"
OF the candidates, Jimmy Nor
rison OF Hammond Is the most
spectacular. From 1000 sturnps and
platforms, and In his paper "The
Farmers Friend" he has blasted
at the thievery Hucy Long left be-
hind him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

moments keep the play excitingly
interesting,
Co-featuriug the program is "City
In Darkness" with Sidney Toler and
Lynn Bari IN featured roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
CONVICT PARADE"
FEATURES CAMPAIGN

On his campaign tours he rolls
into Louisiana towns with what he
calls his Convict Parade Figures
labeled with the names OF prominent
Louisiana office holders OF the
Leche-Long administration peer
through the bars Of rolling prison
cells ct the populace, and they are
dressed In penitentiary stripes. X
Vincent Moseley Of Opelousas, the
NTH candidate for governor, Is not
taken seriously by veteran polit-
clans. A lawyer reputed worth 9i,-
600 1000, he 10 paying personally all
the expenses Of his campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Longs forces are centering every
force to tally an overwhelming vote
In the seven parishes In and around
New Orleans.
That Is the section where, tradi-
tionally, they vote the crawfish and
the shrimp; where the only limit
TO the total on the tally sheet used
to be "how many votes do we need"
But serious quarrels have broken
ous In the area. 30 bitter are those
factional Guarrels that they sound
fatal to the hopes Of Earl Long.
II would take Q powerful person.
atty driving q powerful machine 10
crush public indignation that has
grown In Louisiana since exposure
Of official corruption. More than 200
federal and state indictments have
been returned against public off,
GERS; DR.. James Monroe Smith, pres
ident OF the $i6,000,000 Louisian
State University, has become Q
convict ut the Louisiana State peni-
tertiary at Angola; and O score Of
others In the administration have
| bSSsb SOAAVtSbSts
LONG KEEPS
RECORDS SECRET
Governor Long has been Under
fire for refusing demands OF citi-
zens' organization that they be
given access to the books and rec
ords Of departments Of the state
government,
state employees themselves secret-
ly are slipping out OF Longs hands.
For In Louisiana forced contribu-
lions from jobholders has flourished
since Huey Long started II back In
1923, under the cynical title Of JOB
Insurance" Earl Long when he be-
came governor promised to abolish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04
Daily Statistics
on Auto Accidents

A. Of Wednesday, January Sd.
1889 1870
Traffic Accidents i03 No Report
Fatalities ..........4 o
Injuries .'........ 70 No Report
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-04

Goud NIehl.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1940-06-14
Financial Department
CINE. Church
1910
Seventh Episcopal District
South Mississippi Conference

South Mississippi Conference
Meridian-Roy L. Young ..... sS18.66
Jackson e. B. BalcI<roan $780, STILLS
Gloster- U. L. Washington 1000
North Mississippi Confer nee
Olive Branch-J. A. Abram. 49,. Sl25.G0
Tunica- W. o. Brown - $4,000
Sardis- E. H. Carmen .......... S222GO
Holly Springs-B. T. Tolbert 49,. s145s0
East Mississippi
Water Valley j. H. Walton $4,000
Aberdeen-M. S. McGlown $4,000
Tupeio--J. D. Murdoch sl06.eO
New AlbanyAW H. Foster s1O4.00
Mississippi Conference
Greenwood-T. M. Coleman. s150 0o
Durant-W. w. Wall $1o6 ao
Columbus-C. Thomas $275 go
Brooksvi]le- T. J. johnson S3Oo m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

The well advertised show proved all and more than had been expect ed; with the performers worthy of professional rating. Walter Dea- con as master of ceremonies intro duced the acts, which included the following members: Misses Jean vanValkenburg, Eileen Pyle, Polly White, Evelyn Makepeace, Susan Smith, Jean Phillips and Mrs. Silas W. Rowland. Jr. Mir. and Mrs. Rod- ney Chase. Mir. and Mrs. Walter Deacon J. Warren Upson, Mrs. Ed- mund J. Abbott, Jr., and Miss Rachael Williams.
 The dance numbers were under the direction of Arlene Holmes Cof- fee.
 The complete program of the day included bridge at II o'clock under the direction of Mrs. J Warren Upson and Mrs. John M Brodie; @ luncheon at 1 o'clock with Rev. George Gilbert of Mid- dletown, author of 40 Years a Country Preacher" as the speaker; and a fashion show presented by five local merchants at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Thomas P. Kellogg was in charge of the fashion show and Mrs. Samuel Lovejoy presided at the tea, which followed.
 A dinner dance at which a smorgasbord was featured, start ed of the evenings activities with Miss Margaret Driggs as general chairman. Her assistants included MT. and Mrs. John Nj. Brodie, MT. and Mrs. Silas W. Howlahd, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Ed mund J. Abbott. Jr., Misses Fred erika Bryan, Susan Smith and Polly White. Special games were arranged by Robert T. Larkin, Arnold Lewis ard James B. Will Hams.
 An especially well-received num- Der was that of the quartet com posed of John M. Brodie, Basil Duke Henning, Ben Smith apd Bob John son, the last two being Yale Whif- fenpoofs.
 Mrs, Ralph S. Munger, as general chairman had as her assistants: Mrs. John M. Brodie, Mrs. John O. White, Mrs. Joseph L. Hetzel, Mrs. Clyde Jennings, Miss Mar garet Driggs and Miss Frederika Bryan. Other chairmen included Mrs. Gerald Low, Mrs. Rodney Chase, Mrs. J. o. White and Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, 2d.