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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
STATE

Performances this evening at the Warner Brothers State theater con- clude the engagement ''The Lady In Question" with Brian Aherne and Rita Hayworth; also Bob Burns and a big cast of funsters in comm Round The Mountain"
 And then starting tomorrow the State ushers in another of its man. moth new season shows with For eign Correspondent" hailed as the movie of lifetime, as the headllner.
 Starring Joel McCrea with Lar aine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders and many others the pie ture is one that must be seen by everyone. Overnight it's become the talk of all America. Wherever you go, people are talking about its thrilling story-the crash ot the air-liner, the breath-taking suspense the exciting romance, the heart stopping dramatic climax.
 Selecting the story not only be- cause of its timelinesS, but because of the genuine importance of the foreign correspondent IOudy, pAo- ducer Walter Wanger made the in- evitable choice of Alfred Hitchcock as director. Hitchcock master of sus- pense and thrills, creator of Re becca," "The Thirty-Nine Steps and "The Lady Vanishes," was the ideal choice to handle the thrill packed, adventure-crammed tale ot a modern foreign correspondent i'll the turmoil and strife and intrigue of war-ridden Europe.
 Briefly, the story concerns a city reporter who is sent abroad as a foreign correspondent by an editor who wants fresh and unhackneyed slant on news events. The editor needless to say, gets more than he bargained for.
 Most elaborate and extensive set tings constructed for any produc- tion in Hollywood in several years are those provided as backgrounds for this super-production. The con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
FRANCE REOPENs PAWNsHOP

Vichy - (U.P9 - The first of the French official administrations to reopen its doors in Paris was My Aunt" the familiar name given to the official operated national pawn shop. It now is open for business again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

big hit, "The Earl of Puddlestone' a Higgins Family laugh riot featur- ing James, Lucille and Russell Gleason.
 Attractions coming to close al Loew's Poli tonight include Lucky Partners" co-starring Ronald Col man and Ginger Rogers, with Jack Carson and Spring Byington, also Black Diamonds" with Richard Ar len and Andy Devine.
 Play Movie Party, game of fun and fortune at LoeW'S Poli every Thursday evening, when cash prizes totalling $100 are given away. Make up a party and come on down tc Movie Party this week, you may be one of the winners.
 The new seasons first big double hit show will be shown starting Sat- urday, when Loew's Poli presents on one program, two of MGM's out standing films of the year, Wallace Beery in wyoming" with Leo Car. rillo and "Dr. Kildare Goes Home with Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymor' and Laraine Day.
 Watch for the spectacular Georg' White Scandals, coming in person to Loew's Poli, October 1st, 2nd anc 3rd with a star cast of 75 persons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
FOUR SWEDES nHN,T GIFT FAT
In The Local TheaterS

struction, in the opinion of Pro- ducer Wanger, was essential to bring this action-filled, swiftly moving story to the public with absolute fidelity of background and in keep ing with its momentous internation- al story.
 In the second big hit, the Five Little Peppers will return to the screen in their last adventures Five Little Peppers In Trouble"
 The Peppers continue the rollick- ing antics of Margaret Sidney's be- loved juvenile characters bringing new laughs, new thrills and new heart-throbS to the screen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

had been hired as atmosphere crew and soldiers.
 A gusty blow and high waves came up suddenly. The barge was overturned and the superstruc- ture smashed. For a couple of minutes" recalled Alan Pomeroy, i've all figured most of us would be drowned. There were a few boats around, but they couldn't get close with the waves so high and all that smashed rigging. But only one was lost an assistant cameraman. remember Rube Schaeffer-"
 Stunt man Schaeffer was in ex- actly the plight that was supposed to have killed Spencer Tracy in Captains Courageous; he seemed hopelessly caught in cables and debris. Between waves, other men could see him, but nobody be- lieVed there was any chance to help.
 FOUR SWEDES
 DIDN'T GET FAR
 Said Schaeffer hims self: q thought of a lot of things in those minutes, but I especially remember something that made me mad. A makeup man was on tug nearby and he kept hollering, "Rube, hang
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
CIVIC THEATER
 SELECTS PLAYS
Plans Completed for An- other Season of Popular
 Productions Here

A program for the year which would include "You Can't Take It With You" Kind Lady," "The Male Animal" Might Must Fall," Out ward Bound" "The Fireman's Flame" "Ah, Wilderness" and other plays was tentatively announced by Robert G. Bardwell, director of the Civic theater, last evening at a meeting of the board of directors and the players.
 The Theater plans to start mem- bership drive in the city today, with various teams working on a compet- itive basis. The following captains for the teams were elected last evening at the Civic theater work shop cn Prospect street:
 Mrs. 1T J. Stettbacher, Misses Pegijeanne Smith and Bettie Gill man, Kenneth Downey, Edward H. Davis and s. MacLean Buckingham assisted by Misses Eleanor Stull, Beatrice Chadwick, Marion Finn, Lynette Bowen, Lucille Guilbert, Ruby German, Audry La Tendresse, Kay Brown, Evelyn Alexander Eleanor Husted, Mrs. Raymond L. Wood, Mrs. L. V. Adams, Mrs. Nor man Neale, Mrs. A. G. Hampson, Tom Summa, Roland Keavaney John Cole, William Olander, William w. Vosburgh, Jr., Ross Thompson Al Blank and Simon Rabinowitz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

onto that wig! Don't lose that new wig, Rube!" There I was, drown ing, and this guy screaming about a damn $5 dome-doily.
 About that time the cables and spars began to sink, and me with 'em. I thought, well, this is it" But down below, somewhere, the whole mass turned over and l came up and found was free. I sure was surprised"
 Harry Ravin recalled seeing four Swede carpenters jump into a small boat when the excitement began and start to row like mad. They didn't get far. Their boat was stil, tied to the barge and was yanked down into the briny.
 Another sumter, named Kallem or something like that, was seer diving in the midst of the tossing debris. Any second it seemed that some heavy timber would basE his brains out, but he made sev- eral attempt before he gave up anc swam, exhausted, to boat. Every one tried to console him by saying it was the gamest rescue try they'e ever witnessed - and did he know who was trapped down there?
 Nobody" he sputtered. "M! | false teeth are in that barge"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD
Movie Stunt Men Get Most Fun Out of Their Own MiSfOrtuneS And Narrow Escapes
RY PAUL HARRISON

NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 Hollywood-One of the many things I like about stunt men IS the way they get fun out Of their misfortunes. This is not to say they mock at tragedy. In fact, on The set of a stunt-man picture, I'm Still Alive" I saw one of the vet Arans break down in a scene which recalled almost the exact clrcum- stances of the death of his best friend.
 But half an hour later they were all sitting around yarnlng about experiences which, though they were plenty perilous and maybe painful at the time, are funny in retrospect. :,
 Like the time one of them dived Through the wrong window ot a moving train, choosing a window h which the plate glass had not Aeen replaced by sheet rosin.
 And the time Sailor Vincent, Vhased to the end of pier by a hungry lion, had to dive about 20 feet into 8 canoe occupied by a nan and a girl. The boat should have had a breakaway bottom Of bust enough lath and canvas to hold water and yet to allow the Atunter to go through it. But a Sroperty man got his orders mixed &nd provided an ordinary canoe with stout cedar ribs.
 Vincent not only went through 1t anyway, but kept right on into soft mud because the water turned out to be only about a foot deep. They didn't think there was much use pulling him out. But they did, and he was all right ln a day or two.
 FIFTEEN GOT
 MASS THRILL
 Fiften of Hollywood's best stunt men had one of their most thrill ing and amusing experiences all at the same time. It was during filming of 'Muting on the Bounty, and one side of a British ship hac been built on a huge barge. It was an unwieldy mass of towering false work, cable guys, ropes and sails Besides the stunters, who were tc climb around the rigging of the artificial ship, 60 college students
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
STRAND

Ending this evennig at the War ner Bros. Strand theater is South of Paga Pago' with Jon Hall, Fran ces Farmer and Victor McLaglen; also Ann Sothern and Lee Bowman in Gold Rush Maisie".
 Headlining the new show opening at the Strand tomorrow afternoon is "They Drive By Night" which is scheduled for a four day showing.
 Thrills, laughter and high adven- ture are the features of this pic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

ture which stars George Raft, Ann Sheridan, Ida Lupino and Humphrey Bogart. Its supporting cast boasts such celebrities as John Litel, Alan Hale, Gale Page, Roscoe Karns and a host of others.
 Just imagine hot-headed Raft try ing to tame Americas "oomph girl'' and you have a faint idea of the screen entertainment in store for you.
 Raft will be seen in the role of hard boiled Joe Fabrini who can take his women or leave them, that is, until he meets lovely Ann Sheri- dan. She takes the part of fiery waitress at roadside cafe where she slings out hash and wisecracks with equal ability.
 Bogart takes the part of Raft's brother and turns in brilliant characterization. Also excellent are Alan Hale as Raft's employer and Ida Lupino, who portrays Hale's wife.
 And on the same big show is Pop Always Pays" a joyous film frolic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
ARENA ARRANGING SUPER-STACE BILL

The New Haven Arena presents the first in 8 new series of swing sation programs at the Elm City auditorium on Sunday afternoon and evening, September 18th, with -Four Star" bill. Henry Armetta, the half-pint of Italian gusto, with the ample waistline, list to the star board when he walks, ferocious grin, amazing scowl and the habit head, will be the stellar attraction head, will be the stellar attraction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

with a laugh punch in every scene.
 Leon Errol, Dennis O'Keefe, Adele Pearce and Walter Catlett are fea- tured in the offering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
FORMER CHIEF
 OF POLICE, S3
George M. Beach Quietly Celebrates Birthday at
 Home in WatertOwn

George M. Beach, superintendent of the Waterbury police department for q years, today celebrated his 83rd birthday quietly at his home on Main street, Watertown. MT. Beach retired in 1926.
 Among the highlights of MT. Beach's career were the bloody brass workers strike which he fought successfully in 1919 and his work in crushing the INV, and various alien activities.
 MT. Beach visits the department every time he comes to Waterbury and has kept lively interest in po- lice affairs throughout the country. He holds honorary memberships in the International Chiefs Associa- tions, the New England Chiefs As- sociations, and the state chiefs as- sociation.
 Besides his services as police head, the former superintendent also was a city alderman and member of the board of safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

on super-stage-show which will show seven big acts.
 Two name" bands will also ap- pear on this gigantic musical menu, with Jack Teagarden and his or chestra, "The Band That Really Plays the Blues, vieing for honorS with Mitchell Ayres, and his Fash ions in Music" orchestra. Marianne, charming song stylist, is featured with the Teagarden group, while Ayres has pretty Mary Ann Mercer and handsome Tommy Taylor as his vocalists.
 The same schedule of last season will prevail, the popular price mat iinee performance starting at 300 D. m., with the evening show at 8:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10

Newcastle, Australia, is finding everyone who overloads his bicycle.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
Drunken Driver is Declared
ParoIee from Federal Pen

Great Falls. May 8,-Thomas
Little Plume, 81. Browning, who
was arrested by state highway
patrolmen on a drunken driving
count and fined sl25 in justice
court. is parolee of Mcneil is
land, a federal prison in Wash
ington. according to authorities
Little Plume was sentenced to
serve 62s days in the county Jail
on the driving charge and feder-
al authorities were notified that
he broke his parole.
According to F. A. Flanagan,
federal probation officer here,
the federal parole executive at
Washington, D. c.. was notified
of the incident and it is likely
Little Plume will be sent back to
Mcneil island after he completes
his sentence here.
Little Plume was convicted by
district court here Dec. l, 1887,
on larceny count and sentenced
to serve two years and eight
months at the federal prison He
was released about the first of
April of this year.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
Stampede Today

The Browning staff of teachers
have been cooperating with the
staff of the teachers at the Cut
Bank Government Boarding
School this week while making
arrangements for holding the
sixth annual Reservation SIAM
pede. The gymnasium filled
with exhibits from the various
schools and the display will be of
great interest to all visitors who
can attend.
The program for the day con.
sists of scholarship contests in
the afternoon and the exhibit
hall will be open during the en-.
tire day.
In the evening the program
will be transferred to the Audi
forum of the Browning City
Schools where the awards will be
made. This part of the program
will take place at 7::30 in the eve-
ming.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
IA Seniors to Receive Diplomas

The Graduation season of the
Browning City Schools starts
next Friday when the annual
Class night program will be
held. The following Friday the
Juniors will hold their prom
dance. On Sunday the Bacca-
laureate address will be given
and the Commencement Exer.
sizes will be held on Tuesday.
The names of the graduates are
as follows: Elmer Babcock
Harold Brewer, Frank Davis.
Richard Davis. Dexter Galbreath,
Catherine Colbert, Alice Higgins,
Fac Hinkle, Wesley House, Paul
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
Browning News

Fred Pluhar of Glasgow. a ton.
serial artist of that city has &C.
cepted a position at the Yegen
hotel barber shop. of which Mr..
Harry Hansen is the proprietor.
Last weekend, Fred Lewis
shipped in $50 head of steers. re.
Gently purchased in Mexico. The
steers. somewhat emaciated. ar.
rived here in good condition and
were Immediately driven to Mr..
Lewis ranch on Milk river,
Mrs. Geo. Barger and grand.
sou. Bud Elsethagen, returned
from kalispell this week, where
they spent the past two months
at the 8arger ranch there.
MIR. and Mrs. Jack Duncan
and family spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Conrad this week
on account of the illness Of their
daughter. Mrs. Sam Arnold OF
Cut Bank, and the death of her
baby. Mrs. Arnold. who was in
precarious condition following
the operation is reported very
much improved at this time.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
240 Barrel Tribal Oil Well

Another tribal oil well came in
last week. being one of the best
in the south field.
With an initial production of
24O barrels per day, the CONSOLE
dated Gas-Frary we'll No. ?, coy-
cred by lease No. l72 was com
pleted. 1t had its main pay
in the lower Cut Bank sands and
had 1900 feet of oil in the hole
when swabbing started. 1t swab-
bed 240 barrels the first day and
lie the second "a hours. The
Sunburst sand had showing of
oil, the upper Cut Bank was dry
but nine feet of the lower Cut
Bank was saturated with the re-
suit above stated. The royalties
from this we'll will be paid direct
ly to the tribal council. The we'll
is located in the Big Bend or
Flat coulee section of the reser-
walton.
The tribe is also profiting by
the recently completed Santa Ri
ta-Tribal No. 10 in the Lander
pool. big Rock coulee section
1t made an average of ia barrels
per day for the first 10 days on
production. Royalty from this
well goes to Washington and de-
posted in the U. S. Treasury, to
the credit of the tribe.
No other tribal wells are being
drilled at this time.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
$4,000 Tribal Money
For Additional Loans

The tribal business council met
IN their regular May session last
Monday. twelve members being
present.
Probably the most important
question up for decision, was that
of setting aside the sum of $780,
600 of tribal moneys to offset
like amount from the govern
ment and all to be used in the re-
volving credit fund for loaning
purposes. This measure received
final approval and the fund should
shortly be available for loanins
purposes. The Council also agreed
to accept the S13, 500 gratuity
funds set aside by the govern
ment for relief purposes primsr-
lily among the full bloods.
The explanatory oil and gas
lease form submitted by Ed Rea-
gan and Jud Frary Of Cut Bank
was given consideration and ten
tative approval but the question
arose that the Council should
have the benefit of lega! advise
when considering such important
matters and before acting or CIV
ing final approval. After some
discussions. the names of Judge
John j. Green and S. J. Rigney
both of Cut Bank, were submit
ted to act as tribal attorney in
this specific. A tie vote of 6 to 6
resulted. thereupon the Council
decided to defer action on the en-
tire matter until the next meet
ing.
In the matter of tribal clerk,
w. F. Allison of Cut Bank was
chosen in succession to Mrs,
Marie Mcdonald, who is to be re-
tanned for 80 days in order to &C.
quaint Mr.. Allison with the book
keeping system and routine of
the tribal office.
Several matters of minor i'm
portance were considered after
which the Council adjourned.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
WPA Picnic May 10

The Professional and Service
division of the Works Projects
Administration will sponsor a pic
mic at Two Medicine bridge, ID
miles south of Browning, May 70.
On May 7. at 7:3O p. M, the
members of the P. and S. divi-
sion met to select committees for
the picnic, as follows:
Publicity. Topsy Walters, Lii
liam LaPlante and Ora Kennedy;
Lunch, Mrs. Maggie Croft, Mrs.
Schultz and Mrs. Fisher; Trans.
portation, Hazel Powers and Viii.
liam Kennedy; Preparation, Eva
Arnoux. Rosa Norris and Mrs
Steele; Collection, Mrs. Croft
Entertainment. Geo. Bostwick
Mabel Baker, Aleen Welch, Kate
Home Gun. Cecile Blackboy and
Mary Little Bull; Soliciting, Ruth
Schlenske. Edith Crowder and
Mamie Goss; Display, Mrs. Croft
Mrs. Schultz, Kate Home Gun
and Nedra Fiebrantz.
Ralph Calkins, Zone Supervis.
or of Education and Recreation,
has informed Us to expect at
least SO outsiders to attend the
picnic. Those attending are urg.
ed to bring their own lunches
Everyone is cordially Invited.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
Quiet Lease Day

During Friday and Saturday of
last week lease pay ments were
made to the Blackfeet Indians.
amounting to approximately $780,
600. 1t was the quietest lease day
ever experienced in Browning.
With no liquor in sight. the town
was exceptionally quiet. Many.
upon receipt of their money rode
the buses and left for parts un-
known, returning Sunday and
Monday. Others anticipa tin z
lease day, sent away for various
articles with the result that
the local pest Office had the
appearance of Christmas rush,
that place being literally packed
with COD. packages.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
The Peoples Arrive

Bright red peoples, crepe pa.
per replicas of the famous pop
pies of Flanders Fields. fill Le-
gion headquarters here today as
the women of the American Lee
gion Auxiliary prepare for the
annual observance of Poppy Day
on Saturday, May 25.
The poppies were made by dis
abled World War veterans. They
show the patient and devoted
work of these men who made
them in remembrance of their
departed comrades. All hand
made. the flowers vary slightly
according to the skill of the vet
Grams.
Poppy-making means much to
the disabled veterans. For those
in the hospitals, it provides an
interesting occupation to fill the
long hours Of illness and conval-
escence 1t has high value as &C.
cupational therapy, helping the
men speed their recovery. 1t
gives them the encouraging ex-
perience of again earning money
and of being able to send money
home to help support their fami-
lies.
The poppy work rooms main
tanned by the Auxiliary in a num-
Der of states, provide employ
ment for disabled men outside
the hospitals who are unable to
do other work. For them the pop
py work is an eagerly sought re-
lief from unhappy idleness, from
the almost helpless search for
job their limited strength can
perform, and a means of support
ing themselves and families.
The disabled veterans are the
only persons who receive pay for
poppy work. The Auxiliary wo-
men who handle and distribute
the flowers serve as unpaid vol
unteers, all contributions receiv-
ed on Poppy Day going to sup
port Legion and Auxiliary efforts
for the disabled and the needy
families of veterans.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-05-10
hxiIiary News

The regular meeting of Black
et Unit No. l27 was held May
b, at the church parlors with
rs. Phillip and Mrs. Hyvonen
hostesses.
1t was voted to buy a flag for
e Girl Scouts. which is spon-
red BY the Auxiliary. Mrs Hy-
men was appointed chairman
the Girl Scout committee.
The local winner of American.
m Essay held at the school was
overly Young and it was de-
ded to present her with her
ward on Friday evening at the
Fhool program. We have as
Pt received no report from the
apartment as to who that win.
Pr was there. but as soon as we
nd out we will notify those con-
erned.
Tickets were sold and a rattle
bade of Naval Print Plate. Mrs.
Y. Renshaw was the lucky win
er with no. 6.
The following officers were
lected for next year. Mrs. T.
!. Cummins, pres. Mrs. Phillip,
ice pres. Mrs. Percy Nash, 2nd
ice pres. Mrs. Anspach, secy-
Feas.. Mrs. W. Renshaw, his.
brian, Mrs. H. Hanneman sgt.
farms and Mrs. A. Wilcox
haplain.
1t was voted to send the in
oming president as delegate to
he State Convention at Glasgow,
With Mrs. Percy Nash as alter.
bate.
There will be a special meet
Ing of officers and chairmen a,
Fhe Hanneman store Thurs. eve
hing, May 9th, for the purpose
bf completing the years reports,
Our next and last meeting for
the year will be held June 18th.
As Fidac has been discontinued,
Dur study will now be Our
American Heritage.' and we
have the choice of Early Colon.
Ial America" or EARLY Days In
Our Community We have
chosen the latter. and a theme
will be written on the subject by
Mrs. Nash, and read at the next
meeting.
A report of the District Con-
was given by the Dele
gate. After the business meet.
ing a most delicious lunch was
served by the hostesses.