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Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29

who doesn't stop to think of the an
guish he or she may cause by their
actions.
'Tis reported that Count Basic and
his famous orchestra will be here soon
to play for dance in our fair city.
All of those who have grudges against
each other should settle all argu-
ments before going to the dances or
else wait until they are at least out of
the ballroom to start commotion.
Practically all of the best bathrooms
have been closed to Negroes for the
simple reason that the proprietors dis
like the idea of their property being
torn up as well as using their ball
rooms for fisticuffs instead OF the Ar
mory. One or two persons invariably
make it hard for the rest of the group
who are innocent.
Here's the most embarrassing mo-
ment of the week. A lady was stand
ing on Nico1let and 9th street the
other night, waiting for a street car.
just as the car came up she clutched
her right thigh, then got on the car.
She had difficulty in trying to hand
the conductor her transfer and hold
her thigh at the same time Cher purse
was in the other hand). She tried to
wiggle about without causing too
much attention being paid to her ac-
tons. In the end she had to lift up
the hem of her dress (formaD and
dislodge the culprit, big June bug as
big as half dollar had been biting
her for all it was worth. Was her face
red.
Side Lights: A certain secretary's at
traction for the guy who drives the
black car with red trimming on the
fender. .. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Bruce mite clubbing. Mrs. Edith
Sizer's charming personality. Bob
Pierce's passion for different brands
of lip stick. E. Sammy Raynor and
Barbara Mcclure cutting mean rug.
i. Dorothy Thomas and hubby COM
ing to parting of ways. Hilda
Moses coming marriage to Bill in
August. =. A certain group of ladies
discussing the merits and inconsistent
cy of Minneapolis men. :. The gang
inpatiently waiting the Backward
Social" to be given at Erma Clardy's
home, 2437 9th Ave. s., and sponsor
ed by Minneapolis Youth Council. :.
Wesley Carver practicing up to try to
win the golf tournament. 4. Stafford
Lot preparing to attend Lincoln Uni
versity (Penn.) next fall.
After you have found out that you
would have to see doctor for what
allied you, didja ever get funny feel
ing in the pit of your stomach? It's
an awful thingl Doctors are the great
est assets to humanity, but we never
think about 'em til we are sick. Won
der why we are like that???
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29

1t filed with a
Juice delectable
fruit filling. This
is the kind Of.
cooky W hich
"touche es the
spot" when hun
cry folks raid
the pantry late
at night. And
ciOco II ia a 6p
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

her you idiot! snapped Preeble. 1t was her
heart. 1t stopped or something. And it was
typical of Tess to die dramatically
Easy, Preeble, - said Wheems. She can't
hit back-n now"
Respect for the dead Is that what you
mean? ?" cried the actor. why should l re-
spect her? Now or any time? She hated me-
She jealous of my ability. I'm hanged if
I'll pretend an emotion l can't feel l didn't
like Tess when she alive and can't think
kindly of her even now"
Z wouldn't repeat that to the District At
torney, if We're you" said Wheems quietly.
Sounds bad, Preeble.'
I'll repeat it." said Cow significantly. I'll
repeat every word of it. And I'll have good
bit more to say"
He looked at Preeble as though he were see
ing him for the first time as a man who could
commit murder. The producers hands twisted
the fingers 1nterlaced He marched across the
room and pointed a rigid index finger at the
actor
You did it," he cried you killed her and
1 know why"
Preeble sprang to his feet and faced Cow
He lifted one hand dramatically and advanced
toward the producer Wheems reached out
and grabbed his coat-tails
Save IT, said the critic YEARLY Halliday
and few detectives WILL make a better audi
ence. You can go into your act then 90
King Lear or give EN- the Marc Antony lines.
They may like 1t. but to me, it's spinach
He set Thereses glass upon the table and
studied it thoughtfuy And he was still look
ing at the gray smudge when the District At
torney opened the door and beckoned to a man
who stood in the hall
"'Lo Halliday" said Wheems. Been in to
see Tess p"
Yes" said the District Attorney. He was a
gray-haired man Of medium height slightly
stopped and rather thin. His eyes were also
gray and they looked at Abel Wheems with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

peculiar sharpness. Louis said you wanted
me-before the police. Thanks, Abel"
Yeah" said Wheems Donovan and his
gang on the Homicide Squad would have made
this a Roman picnic and probably have left
you with headlines, but no conviction
Halliday smiled and turned to the man who
had entered with him. This is DR.. Garland"
he said. He says Miss Blandon died of
poison.
That's my guess, too" said Wheems and
handed the glass to the doctor. She drank
from this glass, not very much. 1t was all
in instant"
Naturally" said DR.. Garland. He looked
at the glass, nodded and set it carefully on
server. Potassium cyanide l think. A COM
mon poison and one that acts instantly. But
fortunately it is easily detected. OF course
III need an autopsy to confirm my statement
but" he turned to Halliday there's no doubt
in my mind at all"
LIE SEATED himself in a chair near a win
dow. lit cigarette and yawned. Halliday
looked at Wheems as though waiting for the
critic to make suggestion.
You've heard of Martin Cow" said
Wheems and pointed to the producer And
that profile over there is Arthur Preeble" He
put his hand on Rockwoods shoulder and
shook it lightly. You know Halliday Rock,
don't you?"
Yes. how are you Tom ?" said lockwood
slowly He looked up and extended a hand to
the District Attorney.
Hello Rock" said Halliday, and grasped
the hand Sorry this sort of thing had to hap
pen TO YOU Know what it's all about?"
I've been trying TO puzzle it out ever since
it happened" said lockwood ITS, it's ridicu-
lous The whole thing is impossible, but it's
true. I know something about poisons Did
quite a lot of reading that subject when l
decided to knock out murder yarn Andlf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

yes But that" he smiled that was not
the glass she used she took Rocks wine.
Don't you remember 80
That's the truth said lockwood.
And you did not touch any other glass p
asked Halliday
It did not" said Preeble.
Sorry, you're wrong about that" said
Wheems He was staring blankly at the
ceiling watching the scene at the table
unfold on the screen Of his mind When
Rock stood up. the table Jared and you
steadied the glasses. Right"
But that was before Tess took Rocks
glass"
Sure but you grabbed Rocks glass. too.
That puts you on the spot Preeble %
I'm afraid it doe agreed Halliday.
There seems to be a definite motive, and
also the possibility that you could have
dropped the poison in the glass. Naturally
the charge will only be suspicion of murder
until we get Grand Jury indictment Lots
of things can happen before Their"
only suspicion of murder" cried Preeble.
why not take me out and hang me now?
Why not put me before a firing squad and
be done with it? That charge will ruin me-
Come down TO earth" said Wheems In
this State they seat you comfortably and jolt
you right into oblivion"
The cold practically Of the critics remark
brought touch of gray=te Preebles cheek.
He opened his mouth to speak, pointed at
Martin Cow and seemed TO have some diff
ficulty with his breathing.
Good idea" said Wheems. Why not
take crack at Martin, eh, TOM"
You too, were seated next to Miss
Blandon?" said Halliday to the producer.
You could have done t."
Yes. I suppose So said Cow. But 1
don't remember touching either her glass or
any other on the table"
The wine said Preeble as though he
had at last found voice He served poisoned
wine"
Don't be an ass" snapped Wheems. I'm
not dead and drank mine" Once again he
stared at the ceiling and fought to recall the
actions of those at the table. Let's see-no,
you didn't touch the glasses but your hand
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

Halliday.
Not an idea--none at all"
Suppose | give you outline of what hap
pened tonight" suggested Wheems to the Dis
trict Attorney. III start at the time when
Tess pulled a fast one in the last act and
Preeble put her in her place"
Halliday drew up a chair nodded, and list
ened intently while Wheems sketched out the
happenings of the evening. The critic ex-
planned the quarrel on the stage. the argu-
ment in the car Thereses demands the uneX-
pected acquiescence of the producer. He told
the story very calmly, stressing no particular
behavior on the part of any of the characters
and finished with account of the toast that
had resulted in Therese's death.
There are four of you here" said Halliday
with just a touch of sarcasm. But of course
none Of you did it."
Il didn't" said Wheems Il could have. but
l didn't The best reason l can give is that
had no cause. I'll admit Tess and were not
exactly pals-that I often wrote things in my
reviews that might cause her to want to muir
der me- But"
stop it," cried Preeble Don't try to
turn this thing into farce. l know you
Abet- know your style. You'd laugh yourself
out of the whole affair. And while you
were doing it. you'd hang me-" He was out
Of his chair now. pacing the room in long
strides and at times turning TO stare at the
critic oh. it's all very obvious and it all
points to me l hated Therese Yes, that's
true. but I swear ! had nothing to do with
her death"
You. were sitting next to herr" asked
Halliday.
Yes. to her left. But I didn't touch her
glass;
oh yes you did, interrupted Cow. You
wiped il with your napkin. I saw you"
Preeble stopped his pacing He looked at
Cow. then turned to face the District
Attorney.
wiped the glass with my napkin
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
I'VE Won't Go AnyUhere and We
Won't Say Anything to Anybody"
He Said, Selling Her Arm.

H\WELL like that! Do you expect me to
w continue in play with maniac who
might decide at any moment TO cut my
throat?" This was the angry question of
Therese Blandon, Broadway stage star as she
denounced Arthur Preeble, her leading man
on the way with him. Don lockwood, play
wright Martin Cow the producer and Abel
Wheems, dramatic critic. to celebrate Rock.
woods latest successful opening
Her outburst followed a quarrel on the
stage. Cow promised to get rid of Preebe.
lockwood broke in to say Preeble should
stay but Therese fought on And then another
battle arose over Cows choice of the restaur-
ant to which he had invited them He stood
out for the ThrtyThree Club and lockwood
protested in vain.
Once inside the. club. Wheems, long Rock
woods friend noticed that he seemed dis
tracted He saw him turn pale at sight of a
woman in black eating alone and noted that
when Therese and Preeble resumed their
quarrel he sharply rebuked Therese.
Cow insisted that the proprietor their
wine in crystal glasses that adorned a cabinet
in the room and they were brought out and
set on the table When they had been filled and
just as lockwood was raising his to drink to
a long run for his play, the woman in black
appeared at his side. He set down his glass
She raised It: Your success Dom she said
touched the rim TO her lips replaced the
glass and walked out
Therese who had secret dreams of winning
Rockwood's heart at once reached for his
glass Let two of your admirers drink from
the same glass she said Thereupon she took
it. and pushed her own glass toward him. Cow
started to stop her. then dessted. When she
had finished half the wine in Rockwood's glass
she slumped TO the floor Wheems rushing to
aid her discovered she was dead, and called
IL a case Of murder.
He suggested calling the District Attorney.
before notifying the police and with the others
started for front room 10 wait Then he held
up the glass Therese had used. the one she
had exchanged with lockwood Distinct
against the crystal was a smudge Of grayish
powder
What's an empty glass got to do with it,"
asked Cow
I don't know" said Wheems but I never
saw gray sediment IN sherry
tAnd Now Go On with The story.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29
III

A BEL WHEEMS seated himself at an
empty table IN the front room and
y gestured toward chairs for the others.
lockwood sat down. crossed his ans on the
table and rested his head upon them He said
nothing. nor did he appear TO be conscious of
the angry protests made by Cow and Preeble
against this forced detention.
The actor spoke Of his reputation, his pub
nc ard his career. The producer left his chair
and paced nervousy about the room, asking
questions that Wheems dismissed with
shrug Suddenly he crossed TO the table and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

his hands fluttered
wildly.
The play 30 he
asked. What hap
pens to t h e play
without Tess ?"
Always the bust
ness man. Ell, Mar
tin ?" said Wheems
s h ortly. Better
start " o TT yin &
about what happens
to the m an who
killed Tess. That's
more to the point"
mo one killed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

guess ed what had
killed Tess the moment
| looked at her.
Did you, by any
chance. know W no
killed her ," asked
Halliday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-29

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Evening star., 1940-03-14

Theaters Having Eve. Performances.
| APOLLO s:' IL = as1,, 8; NE.
DOROTHY LAMOUR. AKIN TAMI-
ROFF in "DISPUTED PASSAGE" At
6. T:55. 9:55. Also Short.
Evening star., 1940-03-14

at the Earle where it was praised
as one Of the finest biographical
pictures In years.. II
William Dieterle, the director who
participated so brilliantly in Paul
Munis Aims based upon the lives Of
Louis Pasteur and Emile Zola, per-
forms the same function In the Ehr-
Itch biography. His theme is the
life Of an almost fanatical scientist
the discovery of salvarsan-but the
handling of 1t turns the laboratory
into an enormously exciting place.
Robinson's impersonation, one
that makes him a candidate for the
next Academy award, is perhaps
the finest Of his career. The little
German scientist was a person of
enormous imagination, energy,
tenderness, ferocious principle and
complete unselfishness and Robin
Evening star., 1940-03-14

UPTOWN Won WS. s4ec. o. Mat. f. NfTaIa PM
Parking Space Available TO Patrons.
| MARGARET SULLIVAN and JAMES
STEWART in THE SHOP AROUND
| THE CORNER" At 1:25, 3:25, $50
Il S.30, 9.35 Also NewSreel
Evening star., 1940-03-14

TOlc. "A properly 0neHAn NIanAm.
man sprays dust over them-and Mr.
Cooper. I like Gary's spurs. They
are big. round, spiking, and make
music as he walks, but I wouldn't
like to be the horse that has to take
them.
De Mile. now in his 9th year
of picture-directing, has his wife on
the set She is always present on
the first day of a new picture. The
red carnation in De Miles button
hole comes from Barbara Stanwyck,
his leading lady in "Union Pacific" Z"
Madeleine Carroll, by the way, has
lost 10 pounds since my Son, My
Son."
Oh, yes, there are six assistant di-
rectors to Mr.. De Mile, who likes to
give orders to a lot of people. One of
the assistants, Eric Stacey, got the
job after giving as his recommended
ton, II worked four years on Gone
With the Wind!'"
X X X X
On the "Torrid Zone" set, Ann
Sheridan is listening with an en-
raptured expression on her features
to the mandolin playing of hand
some bit player, George Reeves. 1t
is with the greatest difficulty that I
pry her loose long enough to discuss
the important subject of oomph. "It's
exactly a year ago that the oomph
campaign started" Miss Sheridan
reminds me. And I do believe"
she adds, that my pictures are now
catching up with the publicity"
(She keeps her fingers crossed while
speaking, and for added safety
touches wood)
"Torrid Zone" makes three good
pictures in row for Ann and gives
her James Cagney as leading man,
which is her best break so far. Gag
ney is wearing a mustache. But
for this picture only" he assures me,
they also wanted me to have side
burns. drew the line at that. AS
it is, look like an Argentine gigolo."
'Tisn't so. They'd have to give him
another face to make Cagney look
like anything except the Irishman
he Ks.
We discuss the tried and true
formulas for successful pictures.
1.-THE love of a son for his mother
is always good. So is religion" says
Cagney. $50 is love-" adds Miss
Sheridan. Then this should be a
good picture" concludes Jimmy.
X X + X
Baby Sandy is anything but q
lady in the Sandy Is Lady" pic
ture. She positively and finally re-
fuses to perform with Fritz Field.
It seems that earlier in the epic
Field had to shout angrily at Mischa
Auer, whom Sandy loves, and now
whenever she sees Field she sobs her
heart out. The difficulty is eventu-
ally overcome by hiding Mr.. Field
until the last second before shoot
ing; then he grabs Sandy, and by
the time she realizes that she is in
the arms Of the man she hates, the
scene is shot.
In case you are interested in an
infant phenomenon, Sandy can now
speak three words-"okay," down"
and "wow!"
Released BY the North American
Newspaper Alliance, Inc.)
Evening star., 1940-03-14

son sees to 1t that none Of these
qualities is overlooked in his pene-
trating study Of the man.
As human drama, "Dr. Ehrlich's q
Magic Bullet" is In q class with its
predecessors, "Zola" and "Pasteur. !"
Its ambiguous title should keep no
one from seeing it. j. G.
Evening star., 1940-03-14

IN Inc PlalnS-
man." and Joel
M &C re a h a d
them in Union
Pacific"
THE chaps are
my own," says
Cooper, referring
to his worn leath-
er pants. II wore
them as a kid"
He also wore
them in THE
Virginian." Old
as they are, they
are still too new
looking for his
r0lo A nr0faorfx,
Evening star., 1940-03-14
Enrich Film
ReneWS Run
At Met
Robinson Portrayal
OF Famed Doctor
Among His Best

"Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet"
which has nothing remotely to do
with gang guns and such in spite OF
Edward G. Robinson's presence in
the principal role. returned yester-
day to the Metropolitan after a week
Evening star., 1940-03-14
Gary Cooper andDe Mile
Contribute to Costume
By SHEILAH GRAHAM.
HOLLYWOOD.


Cecil Miles Northwest
Police girl which something
Carroll up Say
aWfuly
look another when Garys in the picture
Gary
to loans
tn his leadn these
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09
Paul Keller Goes To Capitol AS
Guest of Newark Automobile Club

viewed by President Roosevelt.
Thousands of tourists from all
over the United States and Can
ada witness this event annually
at Washington.
The Auto Club has been spon-
soring the School Boy Safety Pa
trolls in Licking County since
1881. The club provides each
member with a badge and Sam
Browne belt, and also provides
stop and slow flags, which are
used to warn motorists and
guide children safely across the
streets at the various schools on
the school busses. Robert P.
Hamilton, secretary of the Auto
Club, stated that the various pa
trolls are working efficiently and
doing good work.
With the rapidly increasing
traffic resulting in greater haz-
ards, to life and limb each year,
the Newark Automobile Club,
following the policy of it's par
ent organization, is endeavoring
in every way to promote safety
not only for motorists, but for
the children and adult pedes-
trianS as well.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09
Youth Leaders
Meeting at YMCA

A meeting of interest to New
ark leaders who are concerned
with youth problems and the
placement Of youth after they
leave high school will be held at
the Columbus YMCA on Friday
eve, May 10 at 1880. The meet
ing is sponsored by the Central
Ohio Guidance Association. For
est Smith, Supervisor of the
Youth Division of the Ohio State
Employment Service is chairman
of the panel discussion which is
on the subject of placement Of
Youth in Private Industry"
Frank Blazina, State Employ
ment Director for the National
Youth Administration, William
Schwemlein, Head Of the Youth
Division of the Cincinnati En-
ployment Service, Malavon Den
mis- and Ann Rose, both of
whom are Junior Placement In
terviewers of the Columbus En-
ployment Service will partici-
pate in the program.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09

ents or guardians, and $500 is
retained by the boys. In the
case of orphans the money is
held by the government and pay
ed to the enrollees upon their
release from the corps. Food,
shelter, and two complete outfits
of clothing are also provided.
Youths from Licking county
are generally sent to the ninth
corps area which includes the
states of Washington, Oregon,
California, Idaho, Montana, and
Colorado, Mrs. Fundaberg stat
ed. Some are sent to fill in
quotas in Ohio camps, and boys
who have spent one year in
western camps are given prefer
ence on these emergency quotas.
Educational and recreational
programs form a regular part
of the camp life. Boys are en-
couraged to work for ratings,
and are also encouraged to con-
tinue their education with spe-
cialized training that will aid
them in private employment.
Regular courses of study are
pursued in classes and diplomas
are issued for the completion of
the eighth grade and high
school work. There are no COM
pulsory courses in the camp,
however, Mrs. Fundaberg OBJ
served, and each boy is encour-
aged to enroll in groups which
appeal to his interests and am
bitions. Camp life is complete
with special provisions for en-
tertainment and religious serv-
ices.
Total disbursements for the
complete network of relief in
Licking county during 1889 were
$130,098.28. Of this total, $111,-
582.42 was paid for relief or
ders, an average of approximate
ly $4,000 a month. Total re-
ceipts for the year were $177,-
1894, the state auditors re-
port showed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09
Adventures of
Tom Sawyer" " Is
9Th Grade Play

On Friday evening, May II,
8 p. m. at Roosevelt school, the
ninth grade dramatic club will
present the immortal Mark
Twain story, adventures of
Tom Sawyer. 1t is arranged in
three acts and portrays white
washing tasks of Tom and his
pals, their adventures in the
graveyard at night where they
witness the murder OF Doc Rob-
inson, their trip to Jackson's is
land as pirates, and numerous
other experiences.
The part of Tom is played by
Robert Jenkins, who is assisted
by Robert Tiebout as Huck Finn,
and William Eifinger as Joe
Harper.
Mary Lou Jeffers is cast as
Aunt Polly and the other mem
bers of the cast are: Mary Ellen
Kreager, Jean Siegle, Betty Bu-
chanan, Mary 10 Humbert, Lois
Hodge, Betty Lieber, Leo Gar
apedian, William Tumblin and
Joe Billow.
The play is under the direction
of Miss Edith Rogers and Miss
Edith Fleming.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09

Paul Keller, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard L. Keller, 254
Woods Avenue, and a student at
st. Francis de Sales School, was
selected as the outstanding
School Safety Patrol boy of the
year. AS result he will be the
guest of the Newark Automobile
Club with all expenses paid, to
attend the Ninth Annual Ma
tional School Safety Patrol Pa
rade in Washington, D. c. on
May 11th. He represents ap-
proximately 200 School Safety
Patrolmen who are on duty ev-
cry school day throughout Lick
ing County, protecting the lives
of school children.
Keller leaves Newark on May
9th and May 10th will be sight
seeing day for all the patrol
boys in Washington. They will
visit such places as the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, the Ma
tional Geological Gardens and
other points. Saturday morning
will find about $4,000 School
Safety Patrol members march
ing up Constitution avenue, re-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-05-09

Mr.. Mcdaniel comes to Car
rolls from the Newark office of
the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. where he
has spent practically 10 years in
the sales department. While
there he set an enviable record,
gaining wide experience in sell
ing.
He is a member of the Meth
odist church, a graduate of Ohio
Wesleyan university, Delaware;
a member of Sigma Chi frater-
nifty and the local Masonic lodge.
He resides with his wife and
daughter, Sharon, in their new
home, 1119 West Main street.