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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
PoLI's

Tonight at 9 o'clock, Movie Party
will be presented at Loew's Poll.
This is the sensational game Of fun
and fortune at which 500 in cash
awards is given away weekly. Every
one is eligible to participate in
Movie Party and anyone may win.
The romance, beauty and tradi-
tons of the proud South, climaxed
by the most spectacular Steeple-
chase in America, the Maryland
Hunt Cup Race, are highlights Of
the technicolor hit Maryland" new
Goth Century Fox picture which
comes to the Loew Poll theater on
Saturday afternoon to begin four
day engagement.
Said to be greater than the ire
mendously popular Kentucky,
Maryland" promises to be rated
as one of the best pictures of this
or any entertainment season.
Three leading members of the
cast in Maryland" have been AGA
deny award winners, and they are
Walter Brennan, Fay Banter anc
Hattie McDaniel-these three lead
ing the superb cast which also in
cludes Brenda Joyce, John Payne
Charlie Ruggles, Marjorie Weaver
and many others.
On the same program is another
smash hit Women in War" which
Patric Knowles, Elsie Janis, sweet
heart of the A. E. F., Wendy Barrie
Mae Clarke, Dorothy Peterson, Bar
bara Pepper, Dennie Moore and
many more favorites. For one OF
the most thrilling and exciting
huors Of entertainment you have
ever been privileged to sit through,
don't miss the heart-breaking
drama of Women In War" and the
big part they play in this tragic
event.
Current at Loew's Poll is sandy
Hardy Meets Debutante" featuring
Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland,
Lewis Stone, Fay Holden, Cecilia
Parker, Sara Haden, Ann Ruther-
ford, and Diana Lewis. The picture
is the outstanding one of the entire
series, and also marked the Hardy
Family third anniversary of being
successful screen family. ANDY
Hardy Meets Debutante" will posi-
lively end its engagement here to-
morrow night so be sure to see it
before that time. On the same pro-
gram is Babies for Sale" with
Rochelle Hudson, and as an extra
added treat, the enkins-Armstrong
fight pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

Setting a new high in thrills and
romance Unframed" co-starring
Ray Midland, Patricia Morrison and
Akin Tamiroff arrived at the air.
conditioned Warner Bros. State
theater yesterday as the headliner
of the banner bill to be enjoyed
through performances Saturday eve
ming.
Filmed entirely in gorgeous tech
nicolor 1t is heralded as the most
exciting romance Of the far north
ever screened.
Backgrounded by the awesome, yet
colorful north Canadian forests Of
the Rockies, 1t visualizes the love
of two men; one sturdy, single
minded hunter and guide, the other
sophisticated city doctor; for the
love of woman who, through a
strange quirk of destiny has mar
ried the guide, although her entire
life has been spent in an atmosphere
Of fine clothes and modern city life.
1mmured in a tiny northwest
community she falls in love with this
AOSoOAs WAO ACPACoSk1tS tSIytk1lIlS
worth while in her life, but honor
and affectation for the third in this
eternal triangle, acts as an unsur-
mountable bar to both in a CONSUME
nation of their love.
In a series of dramatic sequences
the picture builds to a powerful
climax, rich in entertainment values.
Midland as the doctor Is said to
have his best role to date; while
Tamiroff as the hunter and guide
does another brilliant performance
in the true Tamnroff style. Miss
Morrison, who has won stardom in
this her fourth major production, is
also excellent as the wife of the
hunter.
Others in the cast include william
and Jane Darwell.
On the same show Is "Out West
With the Peppers" the latest Of the
Little Peppers" series. Edith Eel
lows Is again featured as the little
mother" and with her are Dorothy
Peterson, Ronald Sinclair and other
competent players in their familiar
roles.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
CLUB HEARS TALK
ON ADVERTISING

The recently-formed Index Club
had regular weekly meeting last
evening at the Central Y. M. c. A..
and heard a talk by its president,
Joseph Kushlis, on the subject of
advertising. The club is service
group of young men in the twenties,
whose constitution has only just
been adopted.
Mr.. Kushlis, who is affiliated with
the advertising department of the
Chase Brass and Copper Company,
discussed the influence of advertis-
ing on the average consumer, and
explained how an advertising de-
partment operates. He was intro
duced to the group by Leslie Harris,
chairman of the program commit
tee.
The meeting next Wednesday will
be informal, and will be held at the
Y camp in WATERFOWL.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
Hospital Project
Entails 81, ESQ, 900
$500,OOO for St. Raphaels to Be Raised By Public
SubscriptiOn-BishOp to Address Committee

Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe,
bishop of Hartford, and DR.. William
F. Verdi, prominent New Haven
physician, will be the principal
speakers at the dinner meeting to-
night at the New Haven Lawn Club
of the committee sponsoring the en-
largement of st. Raphael's Hospital
DR.. jeremiah F. Cohane, presi-
dent of the medical staff of the hos
pital and chairman of the commit
tee in charge of the dinner, will
preside. The invocation will be given
by Monsignor John H. Fitzmaurice,
formerly of Waterbury.
The program for the enlargement
and improvement of the hospital
entails the investment of 81 ESQ, 900.
OF this sum, it is understood, all
but 100000 will be secured by a
mortgage on the hospitals proper
ty. The 100000 balance must nee
essarily be sought through public
subscription, it is explained.
The committee has been recruited
from among the most representative
citizens of the community, accord
ing to DR.. Verdi. Acceptance by
those invited to serve has been al
most universal and those who are
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
RUMANIA TO JOIN
WITH AXIS GROUP
Hitler, Won Ribbentrop
Meets Today With Ru-
filanian Chief to Decide

Bucharest, Rumania, July Is. =
Cup - A conference at Salzburg,
Austria, between Premier Ion Cir
gutu and Foreign Minister Mihail
Manoilescn for Rumania and Adolf
Hitler and Foreign Minister Joachim
Won Ribbentrop for Germany is ex-
pected to seal the adherence Of
Rumania to the Berlin Rome "axis" !,
official circles said today.
Girgutu and Manoilescu left for
Salzburg by special train early to-
day. It was made known that from
Salzburg they would proceed, at the
invitation Of the italian govern
ment, to. Rome for q conference
Saturday or Sunday with Benito
Mussolini and his foreign minister,
Count Galeazzo Ciano.
German Minister Wilhelm Fabri-
cius and staff of Rumanian ex-
perts accompanied Girgutu and
Manoilescu. Pellegrino Chigi, Ital-
ian minister, was expected to leave
for Rome today to attend the Ru-
manian-Italian conference.
There was considerable Specula-
ton still on how Germany and Italy
would coordinate their increasing
interest in the Balkans with Russia's.
Announcement yesterday that Russia
had accepted Grigore Gafencu,
former foreign minister, as Ruma-
MAN minister at Moscow was be-
lieved by some to mean that he
would take up this matter.
A German delegation is expected
to arrive in Bessarabia today or to-
morrow to consider the problem OF
repatriating 10000 Germans in that
territory acsquired by Russia.
Nervousness here over reports that
Rumania intended to recall its min
lister to London, and that some or
all foreign-owned oil companies
might be confiscated, was some-
what relieved today.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

United States Government to show
the divine truth Of the mighty IT Am
presence" Mrs. Ballard declared as
her attorney prepared to surrender
her son today on $4,000 bail. 1--WE
ask the public to withhold judgment
until it has heard the truth of this
law.
"This assembled master activity OF
the I Am is educational and pa
triotic. We have never asked q
human being for a dime to carry
on this activity through the mails
or otherwise. We have never sought
or accepted mailing lists from other
organizations"
The 46-page indictment alleged
that her husband had organized the
cult in 1880, representing himself as
having attained a supernatural
state of self-immortality, which
enabled him to conquer disease.
death, old age, poverty and misery"
Wife Takes Up Work
After his death, the indictment
related, Mrs. Ballard took upon her
self supernatural visitation and
supernatural state of self-immortal-
ity." She called her followers to-
gether in shrine auditorium last
January /, the indictment said, and
told them that Ballard had "as-
cended" from Royal Mt. TETON and
had become a assembled master, u
ranking with Jesus and st. German,
fourth century French theologist
The grand jury charged that men,
bers were recruited through "hyp-
motto control.
Many were caused to reach such
a high state of emotionalism that
they were willing to travel for dis
tances at great expense under the
hope and expectation they would
view physical appearances of the
alleged masters of the divine enti-
ties" the indictment said.
Branch offices were maintained
in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York
San Francisco, Washington, Phila-
delphia, Boston, Cleveland, Denver
Salt Lake City, Forth Worth ano
Dallas.
New England Shocked
Boston, July Is. - CUP Hun
dreds of New England followers Of
the II Am" foundation were shocked
today by news that a Los Angeles
Federal Grand Jury had indicted "a
leaders of the movement on mail
fraud charges and accused them Of
breaking up homes.
The organization, which opened
Boston headquarters 10 years ago
maintains a reading room in a
Tremont-Street building and en-
ploys several girls to handle mail
Leaders were not available for com.
ment Immediately. The number Of
New England members were moi
known.
The groups meeting hall here i
filled every Sunday night, according
to the superintendent of the build.
ing. Persons who have had bushes!
dealings with the organization sale
its bills are paid promptly by check
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
MOOSEPLANN|NG
ANNUAL OUTING
Frank Egan Named Chair
man of Committee of
Arrangements

The Waterbury Chapter Of Moose
last night completed final arrange
ments for a picnic to be held August
II at Bellevue Lake and outlined
plans for an initiation September II
in honor Of Frank LABEL, supreme
prelate Of the order.
This week more than eight repre-
sentatives of the local order win at
tend a clambake Of the Derby
chapter.
The committee arranging the pic
mic includes:
Chairman, Frank Egan; vice.
chairman, Harry Hubert; and secre-
tary, E. F. Dahl. They will be as
sisted by Henry Carlisle, Leonard
Gaffney, Rannie Dahl, Kenneth
Mckay, Edgar Harder, Jerry De-
Munda, Thomas DeMunda, Michael
Acari, Henry Baribault, Rowland
Hartley, Alfred Kimble, Joseph Beck
and Phillip Bertrand.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

explosive projectiles that would
halt an invasion BY air Of sea.
q. 8. government ofacials, who
already are shop-testing his new
type Carburetor for military planes
and mosquito fighting boats, have
agreed to witness the other tests,
he said.
The torpedo. already used In sue
cessful tests on q small scale, ac-
cording to Fish, would be Of similar
design to present torpedoes except
that it would carry q directional
sound device to carry it to its mark
when released from shore.
The aerial torpedo, Fish said, has
not yet been tried, but would work
on the same principle as the pro-
posed naval torpedo. The projec-
tile would be shot to the approxi-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
STRAND

Spencer Tracy's greatest triumph
afforded thousands Of localities their
most exciting entertainment when
the stars latest'and greatest picture
Edison, The Man" flashed its
thrilling and romantic story across
the screen at the popular Warner
Bros. Strand theater yesterday.
Here Is real-life picture that Is
as true as a document yet as excit-
ing as a fictionist's dream. It will
thrill all who see 1t and remain in
their minds for years to come.
Tracy has always been described
as superb" in every performance.
1t Is difficult to picture him as top
ping his past amazing portrayals,
yet, as Thomas Edison, he does. His
portrayal Is as human as your next
door neighbor and as genuine as
though he himself had lived the re-
markable events IN the film.
Supporting the star IN this picture
are players who give outstanding
performances, among them Rita
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

represented itself as a charity or
ganization, but operated to defraud
those who contributed to it by pay
ing large salaries, bonuses and un-
usually high living expenses to its
leaders.
Mrs. Edna w. Ballard, who calls
herself Joan of Arc" Jesus" and
est. Germain," and her son, Don
aid, known to the congregation as
sLaFayette," have operated II Am
since the death in 1889 of its founder
Guy w. Ballard.
Accepts Challenge
II accept the challenge OF the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
AMERICAN LEGION
HITS PROPAGANDA
Members Are Exhorted to
Combat Attempts to
Break Confidence

Norwich, Conn, July 25-UP)-
American legionnaireS, at their 22nd
annual state convention, were eX-
1orted today to continue to vigor-
ously combat" propaganda designed
to "break down the confidence of
American citizens in their govern
ment."
One warning was issued by de-
partment Commander Bernard j.
Ackerman that such doctrines, COM
ing from within or without" and
attempting to "raise groups of our
citizens against each other" must
not be accepted or repeated by Lee
gionnaires.
John R. Reitemeyer, director of
the Americanism commission, de-
clared I'VE shall continue to seek
out and to expose the propagandists
and the revolutionists, who in a
variety of DISCUSSES attempt to feed
their poison to unsuspecting groups.
GAS our hitherto neglected nation
al defense begins to take form. we
shall also be on the alert for those
who, for their own evil purposes
would seek to impair the morale of
our armed forces or delay our re-
arraament by wrecking and sabo-
tage."
Time Has Arrived
The time has arrived, Reitemeyer
said, "even to demand the coopera-
ton of the entire membership to
this effort"
FIe proposed that each legion post
establish committee on subversive
activities at once and that the
membership Of each post be EN-
cotlraged to report all evidence, or
even rumors, of questionable activi-
ties within the particular commun-
ity."
Fifth column activities, he declar-
ed, ''have been f1ourishing, often
under the most exalted auspices
within our country"
In combating this propaganda in
the past, Reitemeyer said, it has
been a thankless and unpopular
task"
Assailed BY Many
I'VE have been assailed by certain
educators, even certain members of
the clergy, and by many who choose
to call themselves liberals, as red
baiterS,' 'Fascists,' and a variety of
other terms equally uncomplimen-
tary. But because we saw the dan
ger, because we comprehended how
tragic would be the consequences
to the country were these foreign
isms permitted to take root, we kept
true to our course, never ceasing to
hope that one day the eyes of the
American people at last would be
opened. That day now has come"
He urged more general obser-
vance Of patriotic holidays, wider
instruction concerning the structure
of American government the mean
ing Of the constitution, and an ap-
peal to voters to appreciate the
value of responsibility of their
franchise, as means of effectually
combating un-American propagan-
da.
I'VE must" he said, encourage
the faint hearted, who because of
temporary totalitarian success else
where have moments of doubt in
the ability of democracy to carry
on; we must vigorously answer the
defeatists who would surrender
rather than fight"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

organizing the movement to COM
plete the building fund have been
heartened in their efforts by the
spontaneous welcome which has
GREETED every request for coopera-
ton, DR.. Verdi added.
DR.. Verdi announced yesterday
that Mr.. Berry had, consented to
serve as chairman Of the memorial
gift committee. The committee,
which will be enlisted under his
leadership, will seek subscriptions
to the new building fund to meet
the estimated cost of constructing
and furnishing wards, operating
rooms, sections and departments Of
the greater st. Raphaels hospital.
The enlargement program will ex-
tend the hospitals capacity to 400
patients. 1t now has accommoda-
tions for 260.
Subscribers of these memorial
units are PRIVILEGED to dedicate them
to the honor or memory of some
beloved personality, according to
the plan. Each unit memorialized
in this way will be marked by a
bronze tablet, inscribed In accord
ance with the wishes Of the con-
tributor.
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In The Local TheaterS

johnson, Lynne Overman, Charles
Coburn, Gene Lockhart, Henry Ira
vers and a host Of others.
Completing this great show Is
another entertaining picture "Phan-
tom Raiders" with Walter Pidgeon
and Florence Rice in the featured
roles.
Don't forget to see this show be-
fore the final performance Saturday
evening; and remember the Strand
still boasts the lowest prices In
town.
The next big show at the Strand
this Sunday with "Safari" co-star-
ring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., ano
Madeleine Carroll as the headliner
On the same program will be "The
Biscuit Eater" with Billy Lee anc
Cordell Hickman.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
TEAMS AGE RANGE WIDE

Fl. Myers, Fla. (UP)-The TT
Myers Independent baseball team
gained prominence last season with
48-year-old shortstop, an outfield-
er As, and first baseman 40 years
old. This year the team turned up
with a 10-year-old first baseman-
George Fox. Jr,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
HE URGES 100000 WAR PLANES

Gardner, Mass.-(UP) - II the
government adopted Mayor Fred
Z. Perry's suggestion, the army
and navy would have 100000 more
airplanes. The mayors resolution
approved by his city council calls
for one army or navy plane for
very 1000 Of population IN each
city Or town having Q municipal
airport.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

mate heiRht at which Q plan was
fiying and BY q sound-tracking de-
voice would speed to the nearest
plarn and explode. Fish said the
roclret-torpedo would be fast enough
TO take over any plane.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
ROBOT TORPEDO,
ROCKET ON WAY
Research Engineer About
Ready to Reveal His
New Invention

Springfield, Mass, July Is fUP)
-. Robert Fish, 45-year-old re-
search engineer, said today that
within three weeks he expects to
demonstrate . robot rocket and q
robot torpedo two sound directed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

Harvesting the heat Of Vesuvius
by setting boiling pots In the assures
near the summit is planned BY an
italian scientist.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25
Divine Messengers Of
81 Am Cult In Trouble
Govt. SwOOps Down Upon Them for an Alleged 3d.
100000 Mail Fraud-They Defy Attack
BY ARTHUR WHITNEY
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

Los Angeles July Is. = CUP - The divine mes
sengers of the cult 81 A found themselves in extensive
earthly trouble with the United States Government for an
alleged 100000 mail fraud today federal grand jury
indicted "a leaders of 81 AM and listed % counts OF mail
rad conspiracy The government charged that the cult
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-07-25

Dundalk. Fire. plans 10 grade rents
Of its municipal houses according TO
the income Of the tenant. special
rates being given 10 old-ase pen
Bioners,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-08

Elmer Kjenrud and Oscar EngeI
visited friends and relatives in
Minneapolis Saturday and Sun
day.
Mrs. L. C. Crying and children
and Mrs. Anna Hagen were Mon
day afternoon luncheon guests of
Mrs. R. E. Crying.
Mrs. A. o. Gimmestad returned
Sunday after three weeks visit
in Watertown, Minneapolis and
Wanamingo.
Marion Hegdal accompanied
Agnes Gimmestad to Minneapolis
Saturday where she plans to at
tend the Minnesota School of
Business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Simpson
were business callers in Sacred
Heart and Renville Friday.
Wednesday dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. w. Hoppenrath
were Rev. and Mrs. G. Schuetze
and family.
August Abraham spent from
Wednesday until Saturday at Wa
basso where he is taking the CEN
SuS.
Arthur Lambrecht left for his
home at Boltonville, Wis. after q
two weeks visit at the William
Duncan home.
Luncheon guests at the Mrs.
Walter Albu home Friday were
Mrs. John Bonner, Shirley and
Phyllis, Mrs. Odin Albu, Mrs. Os-
car Sjaastad and son, Mrs. Emil
Bonner and Emily Jean, Mrs. A.
F. w. Bonner, Mrs. c. F. Echel-
parger, Mrs. liver Albu and Eddie,
Mrs. John Schjenken, Mrs. Oliver
Albu and Florence and Lucille
Albu.
Thomas Hagen Jr. left for Min
neapolis Wednesday to attend the
Kelvinator school. He was sent
by the Gandrud creamery of Red
wood Falls.
Mrs. Emma Sandager, Mrs
Helena Sundine and Mrs. Thomas
Hagen were Thursday afternoon
callers in Redwood Falls.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1940-02-08

| They accompanied Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Britton and family who
| spent the weekend with relatives
at st. Cloud.
Charles Orth of Redwood Falls
is managing the drug store dur
ing Grover Jaehning's absence.
He is i'll with the flu.
Rev. and Mrs. Schierenbeck of
Sanborn, Rev. and Mrs. Mack of
Sanborn and Rev. and Mrs. Birk-
holz of Redwood Falls, Rev. and
Mrs. Blauert of Olivia, Rev. and
Mrs. Sauer of Renville, Rev. and
Mrs. Kuske of Renville, Rev. and
Mrs. Traub of Wood Lake, Rev.
| Anderson of Belview and Rev.
Markgrass of Granite Falls at
tended a conference Monday at
the Zion Lutheran church. Din
ner and lunch were served by the
Art club in the church basement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Wilkinson
of Redwood Falls were Sunday
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Buery.
Mrs. Otto Sieber and daughter
Inez and Dale Hanna attended
the wedding of Herbert Greene
and Alice Mcnamara at Redwood
Falls Saturday morning.
Mary Keaveny, Mary Lois
Piersol, Evelyn Ewert, Marceila
Clancy and Genevieve Simon,
students at Mankato teachers col
lege, spent the weekend at their
horaeC.
Mi. and Mrs. w. J. Zeigenfuss
CT Winona arrived Saturday to
spend the week with their son-in-
law and daughter, DR.. and Mrs.
j. R. LEM.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Goettman
CT Missoula, Mont. arrived Thurs
day evening to make their home
at Morton. Mrs. Goettman and
Mrs. Harold Blume are sisters.
Jean Farley of Lamberton
spent the weekend with friends
here.
Mrs. Will Meyer spent Monday
at the Herbert Meyer home car
ing for La Vonne Meyer, who is
seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Dornfeld
and Glenn visited at the Henry
Dornfeld home Sunday afternoon
at Redwood Falls. .s
The oyster supper given by the
Mems club Friday evening at the
Zion Lutheran church basement
was well attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. LIE Grande Daily
and sons were Sunday dinner
guests at the William Daily home
Mrs. Leo Schlicht entertained
five tables of bridge at her home
Wednesday evening.
On old fashioned, hard time
party was given Saturday evening
. at the Herman Bucholz home
Cards were played at six tables
and prizes were won by Mrs. FL
mer Henen and Joe WeltSch. The
best dressed couple prize was
awarded Mrs. Joe Weltsch and
: Henry PatzWald. ~
Mrs. Oscar Jensen entertaine6
the Rural Women's club at heI
: home Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Smith was hostess
to the Electa circle Wednesday
evening.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman BuchoE
: and Milton Larson spent Wednes-
day and Thursday in Minneapolis