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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
CANCER DURABLE.
 REPORT EXPERTS
Periodical Health Exam- nations Advised By
 State Authorities

Cancer is definitely curable in many instances if treated properly in its early stages, according to Matthew H. Griswold, MD, chief, Division of Cancer Research, in the weekly broadcast of the State De- partment of Health, who empha- sized that a periodical health ex- animation gives the physician an opportunity to search thoroughly for signs of beginning cancer and to recommend the proper procedure to be followed in case it is found.
 Cancer causes over two thousand deaths each year in Connecticut and has risen during the past thir- ty-f1ve years from sixth to second place as cause of death in the Uni- ted States, said Doctor Griswold. When the people of our state re- aliZe the gravity of the situation and have sufficient knowledge of the early signs and symptoms of cancer to combat it intelligently, progress in controlling this disease will be made and the death rate may drop.
 It is easier to fight o foe when his weak points as well as his strong ones are known, Doctor Griswold declared. Education of the public so that people will know certain facts about cancer put this knowl- edge to use without delay is the surest way to reduce cancer mor- tality. Although people cannot be forced to seek treatment, to pro- duce results each person must con- slider it duty to himself and fami- fly to use all available cancer in formation and facilities to his own best advantage.
 Cancer has been described as "a group of previously normal body cells gone wild. Dr. Griswold ex- plained that ordinarily body cells work and live in close harmony. Occasionally, one or more of these cells begin to grow and multiply without restraint. Science has not yet found why. These wayward cells increase without regard for the rest of the body and are smilar to a group of revolting citizens who menace a community by their dis regard for the rights of others. Once established in the body, unless proper treatment be instituted to remove or render them harmless, cancer cells eventually kill the or- ganism in which they originated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
COP FIGHT
 HATCH MEASURE
New Englanders Oppose Bill By Vote Odds of
 Three to Two

Rutland, vt., March 1s.--CUP)- The New England Council of Young Republicans today stood opposed, to 3, to the Hatch "clean politics" bill now before the U. s. Senate.
 Voting in secret caucuses by states yesterday, delegates from Massachu- setts; Vermont and Rhode, Island op- posed the bill while those from Con- necticut favored it. New Hampshire was not represented among the GO delegates at the councils two-day meeting.
 The delegations did not reveal the reasons for their stands. The bill would restrain from political activ- ity state employees paid in whole or in part from federal funds.
 The council passed 8 resolution asking New England congressional delegations to favor an immediate halt to purchases of gold and silver from foreign nations at artificial prices higher than market values. It also resolved that 1t was the Repub- lican party's duty to publicize un- derstandable examples of hidden taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

New Haven recently set 25-miles- per-hour speed limit and Mayor Murphy will tell how this law was put into effect, how motorists have received it and it's value in accident prevention.
 Judge Moran to Preside
 Another speaker will be Charles E. Moore, mayor of Stamford, on '"The Handling of Traffic Problems By City Government" Edward G, Moran, judge of probate of Norwich, will preside. The session beginning at 200 p. rn., will be held in William l.. Hardness hall.
 The speeches of the mayors Ses- sion will be broadcast over Station WHIT. Mayor Murphy's address will be heard also on Station WELL, as will Mayor McLevy's on Station WICC.
 The conference is the second of it's kind in Connecticut on a state- wide basis, designed to give oppor- tunity for discussion and planning of officials, organizations and indi- VANtdsSAO AAAbCA CoVCA A1 On4COJ O11 b14C highways. Opportunity will be given for open discussion of matters per- taining to legislation, driving, high ways, engineering problems, safety education in the schools and en- forcement methods used in Con- necticut.
 The mayors session, as well as all other meetings, will be open to the public.
 Local Delegation
 Mayor Vincent .Scully, Police Chief William J. Roach. and Chief Statistician James Little of the To- cal police department will represent Waterbury at the Yale Safety ses- sion on the 27th.
 Mayor Scully has been planning attendance for some time and is very much interested in the ques- ton of highway safety as it per- tains to Waterbury.
 Officer Little will speak at the conference, his topic being "Pedes- trian Protection-Ur Urban and Rural".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Count Louis Spare
 Lectures Wednesday
Field Marshall Baron Mannerheim's Brother=in=Law
 Guest at Finnish Relief Meeting at Second Church

Wednesday evening as 8 o'clock Finnish Relief Meeting will be held in the Second Congregational Church under the auspices of the Mattatuck Historical Society and the Second Church Forum. This is the second public meeting to be held in Waterbury for the relief of Fin land and it is hoped that there will again be capacity house.
 An especially fine program has been arranged by Rawson w. Had don, Director of the Mattatuck Historical Society, William J. Pape, chairman of the local committee on Finnish relief and Dr. John c. Walker. minister of the Second church.
 ColOred Pictures
 There will be moving pictures in color by Danford Barney of the Litchfield Studios, Litchfield, on the subject, From Oslo to the Midnight Sum-" This is not travelogue but a remarkable moving picture series of landscape composition in original
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Masonic Meeting

District Deputy Grand Master Frank M. Jeffrey of Torrington was elected president and Past Master William A. Rosie of Har- mony Lodge, Waterbury was chosn vice-president of the Mas ters' and Wardens' association at the third Masonic district meeting in Temple Hall here Saturday. master of Seneca Lodge, Torring- evening. H. E. Jeanfevre, past ton, was chosen secretary-treas- urer. Liberty Lorge was host for the occasion. A vote was passed authorizing the appointment of committee to arrange for the first annual outing of the district. MT. Rosie was named chairman with power to select his own aides.
 Among the many prominent representatives present were: Earl H. Megin and Alvin A. Wooster of Shepard Lodge, Naugatuck; Mer- ton Brown, John A. Mckay, Nor man E. Kunde, w. H. Callan, Fred Trotsky, R. w. Cooke, E. M. Hurl- burt and Thom w. Corby, of Har- mony Lodge, Waterbury; Albert Jones, Herbert E. Shaw and Har- old Budge of Federal Lodge, Watertown; Merton w. Stoddard of Morning Star Lodge, Seymour: Sidney I. Spender, H. E. Bristol, Theron E. Alexander, Arnold w. Wenzel, Ellsworth w. Schmidt, and Louis Wenzel of Euclid Lodge, Waterbury; Edwin s. Wells, s. Merwin Main, c. w. Kellogg and Edwin V. Erge of Liberty Lodge. Waterbury; Robert Finlay, Alfred L. Parke of Continental Lodge, Waterbury; Clement 0. Holbrook of Union Lodge, Thomaston: l.. A. MacKinnon and Frank Ruska of St. Andrews Lodge, Winsted and Ralph [. Benson, Seneca Lodge. Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Mayor, Police Chief
 ToAttend Conference
Chief StatisCian of Local Police Department to Give
 Address at Safety Gathering

The Mayors of Connecticut will meet in an important session of their own at the statewide confer ence of the Connecticut Highway Safety Commission and cooperating agencies on March 27th at Yale University.
 How trafflc accidents have been reduced through the use of esplan- ades, or safety islands, is the first topic on the program of the mayors. Esplanades, designed mainly to pro- vide refuge for pedestrians, which also have helped to "channelizeH or route traffic in the right lanes and directions, will be discussed by Jas- per McLevy, Mayor of Bridgeport.
 John w. Murphy, mayor of New Haven, the next speaker, will ad- dress the gathering on ''Value of Reasonable Local Speed Limits. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
|ROXBURY MANS
 DEATH PROBED
Robert SpargO Was Found Dead in Room By Cousin
 MaInntritiOn Alleged

Coroner Lester W. Schaefer, of Litchneld county, today was investi- gating the death of Robert sparRo, 62, of Roxbury, in an effort to de- termine whether malnutrition was q contributing factor.
 The elderly man was found dead Friday in his bedroom by . cousin, Thomas Spargo, who was reported to have last fed Robert on Tuesday :.
 Ridgefeld state police said Spargo's property, valued at about $8,0OO, was turned over to Roxbury about four years ago and in ex- change the town agreed to feed him.
 Thomas Spargo, however, contin- ued to feed his cousin, who was deal and lame.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Roosevelt Lodge

The l7th annual formal dinner dance of Roosevelt Lodge, Knights of Pythias was held ct the Copper Kettle and attended by approx itnately 76 couples. Representatives from lodges in other cities in the state were present. Manuel Lax was chairman og the arrange n1ents committee. He was assisted by Leo 0arston, lick Aaronson, Philip Cohen, Louis Frnnken and Mnnliie Welssrnnn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Fatal Crack-Up

The airplane in which William s. Rust. 29. of California, army air corps reserve lieutenant, lost his life in 8 crack-up Wednesday at Hicksville, L. T., was owned by Francis B. Fields, flying instructor at Bethany airport.
 MT. Fields said the ship was an experimental model on which tests were being made. He said he was not there at the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Social Error"

Burglars attempting to break into the Fulton Market store at S32 South Main street last night climbed a back stairway of the building and, according to Detec- tive Lieutenant Matthew Balanda, descended through a skylight.
 However, their success was lim- tied as they found, when they reached bottom" that they had descended into a bathroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Revived

Mrs. Beecher J. Smith, 32, of le3 Cherry street, was revived by the inhalator squad of the fire de- partment Saturday after she had been overcome by gas in her kitchen.
 Mrs. John Spencer, according to police, detected odor of gas at about 5 p. m. and traced the fumes to, Mrs. Smiths apartment. The fire department was calel dby John Jones, a first floor resident, According to Sergeant Chrales Mc- Weeney three jets were open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
NOsaflOgaf1 Lodge

Charles Burns in the role of Professor Quiz" will Officiate to- morrow evening at special St. Patrick's social arranged by mem bers of Noshogan Lodge, Inde- pendant Order of Odd Fellows. The party will be held in Odd Fel- lows Hall. A regular Irish dinner ala MT. Jiggs, c0rned beef and ! cabbage will be held in the banquet hall. Clay pipes and to- bacco will be distributed instead of cigars and cigarettes. Irish music, Irish songs and Irish dances will be featured during the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
LATE REALTY NOTES

Mortgage Release
 ThOmastOn Savings Bank to Frank and Salvatore DiNataM. Katherine A. Freeman to Rose VerraSter. Mortgage Deed
 Frank DiNataH to Henry E. St0ughtOn.
 Axel F. Wall to Henry E. StOughtOn.
 Quite Claim Deed
 Vito Mecca and Leonardo Mec- ca to IncOrnata Mecca, property on Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
= ----- z ----- --- SPOTLIGHTMG
 Brass City News
A Premiere

Workmen drying plaster caused steam to emerge from the new Tower theater, 70 WatertOwn ave- nue, stiII under construction, which caused a paSserby to mistake 1t for smoke and sound an alarm yester- day.
 Several companies of apparatus responded.
 A "real" fire , in the brush on property owned by the Scovill Mfg. Co. on Academy avenue was put out yesterday by Engine 5, East Main street bungaOIw station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
INTERVENTION OF
 U. s. NECESSARY

Boston, March 18 - CU.P.) = Dr. Frederick L. Schuman. Williams College Political Education Profes- sor. believes that immediate diplo- nlatic and economic intervention by the United States is necessary if Great Britain and France are to win the war against Germany.
 He. told Ford Hall forum last night that the Allies have not a ghost of chance" of winning without assistance. A German vic- tory. he said, ultimately would be disastrous to this nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Driver Notified

Charles Gilauskas, 36, of 637 North Riverside street, driver of the car which struck and injured Achille Achillio, Beacon Falls cob bier on the Seymour highway Friday night, has been notified to appear in Beacon Falls town court Thursday night.
 Off1cials at the Waterbury hos- pital report the shoemaker's con- dition as improved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Fraterral Ne1us
MattatuCk Tribe

A meeting of the recently i'm stituted Mattatuck Tribe, Improved Order of Redmen, will be held to- morrow evening in Speedwel hall. All members are asked to attend and take part in the discussion of plans for future activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Auto Damaged

An automobile owned by Renato Risciuti, 168 Wood street, was slightly damaged by fire in his garage, rear of the home, Saturday morning.
 Bremen who put out the blaze said it started in the motor after a cleaning job. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
27 ARRESTS MADE

Londonderry, Northern Ireland March 18-(UP) = Twenty-sever persons including two women, were arrested today when police raided a meeting attended. 1t was believed by Sympathizers of the outlawed Irish Republican army. Numerous documents were seized. Four ot those arrested were released after questioning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
Suffers Fracture

Philip Lamay, 6S, of 97 Yale street, WatervilIe, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital this morn ing suffering from 8 possible fractured ankle received in fall in WatervilIe park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

ENGLISH GOLF COURSES
 England has more than 2O0O golf clubs, with an average membership of 300 each. With each course av- eraging 70 acres, 140,000 acres of land thus are used for golf courses in that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

Arthur |. PurintOn, educational secretary of the Y. M. c. A. was the speaker at the meeting of the Sunday Noon Club of the Second Congregational Church yesterday. His subject was Christian Faith and Democracy" He, said that if democracy utilizes the teachings of Christianity it can work out a way of life for the rich and poor alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

Tobacco planters of Cuba have asked the Government to establish bank for planters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18
%NENS }
 

Sixteen members of the Sunday school of First Lutheran church were confirmed by Rev. Martin J. Lorenz at the Sunday services yesterday morning.
 MT. Lorenz preached on obey | ng the Rules" and admonished the class to play the game of life and Christianity as laid down in the Scriptures, to obey and play according to the rules of the com mandments and the word of God and to play to win, not only the battle of life but eternal life.
 Those confirmed were: Evelyn Grocholl, Marguerite L. Hapke, Elsie H. Hicock, Elaine Klies, Ruth P. Patschkowski, Edith E. Schlager, Bertha G. Walter, Philip A. Becker, Jurgen Brugman, Ro- bert F. Mitchell, Gordon P. Reihl, Robert E. Rock, Arthur H. Stein- nagel and William J. Teuber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

For you men who know a value when you see one-this Sale is made-to-or- der! With Easter coming up, it means that you CAN wear 8 smart looking, long wearing Suit or Topcoat without disrupting your budget. Now, don't get this Sale wrong. It's not a clear ance! Every Suit and Topcoat is from our fresh Spring stock - specially priced for quick selling. We say Don't take our word for itw Come down and see for yourself. See for yourself what $17.95 can get you at this Hadley's. Mans Shop event!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-18

Tableaux representing the best known of the Madonna paintings carried out in a thrilling manner the spirit of Easter week at the Second Congregational church last night.
 Models portraying Madonnas, correct in every detail of dress, posed in curtained frame under strong lights, and assumed posi- 'tions of the particular Madonna painting they were representing. Mrs. John c. Walker explained each portrayal, giving something of the history and 8 short back ground of the artists life.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22
Plays Comedy
Role In FComrade X

Hedy Lamar, who plays a Mos
COW lady street car "motorman,"
her first comedy role, in Com
rade X" showing at the Bailey
theatre, Christmas day, Was born
in Vienna on November 9. Her
childhood ambition was to be an
actress. When she was Is, she
went to the Sascha Studios and OBJ
tained a job as script clerk. Her
first role was that of a secretary
in "Storm in a Water Glass" She
met Max Reinhardt and appeared
in 1.-THE Weaker Sex'' and "Pri-
vate Lives" then went to Prague,
Czechoslovakia, where she made
a film titled Sympathy of Love-"
When released the film was called
Ecstasy" The unhapplness
which the film caused took her off
the screen. Later, she went to
and then London, still de-
string to be an actress. She met
Louis B. Mayer, and he promised
her a screen test if she came to
Miss Lamar arrived
in 1887. She made a sensational
film debut in "Algiers," and has
since appeared in IT Take This
Lady of the Tropics"
and Boom Town.. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22

The opening of the Bailey theatre tomorrow marks a
new era in entertainment for the city of Wilmington. I'm
portant in its own right in the modern theatre world, it
ushers in the awakening Of the sea coast city to the posi-
bilities of the present.
Holly Ridge camp, possibilities of a dirigible base, and
development of port faciities-all these mean new build
ings, modernization, and progress for Wilmington.
Wimington's first aforementioned theatre is named for
the late George w. Bailey, premier Wilmington theatre man,
and founder of the Bailey theatre. In recognition, Mayor
Tom E. Cooper has proclaimed Monday as Bailey Day.
Preceding the grand opening of the Bailey at 1 o'clock
will be a parade led by the New Hanover High school ROTC
band, followed by local and visiting dignitaries riding in
automobiles. The parade will arrive before the new theatre
at 1890 and the band will play, while Mayor Cooper Off
ciates at the opening of the box office, which is one of the
most attractive in the South, and consists entirely of stain
less steel.
The Bailey will then present little Nellie Kelly fea-
turing Judy Garland in her first starring role.
--Tha formal dedication services will be held Monday
night at 9 o'clock from the stage. Presiding will be Fred
erck A. Wiletts, local real estate executive. The theatre
will then be presented to Mayor Cooper for the City of Will
mington by the manager, G. w.. Grist. The ROTC band will
furnish the music for the occasion with patriotic songs.
The dedicatory services will be broadcast over the local
radio station.
Among the theatre officials attending the opening will
be R. B. Wildly, Atlanta, Ga, president of the North Caro-
limo Theatres, Inc; H. F. Kinsley, of Charlotte, general
manager of the organization; Emil Bernstecker, of Colds
boro, district manager; C. w.. F~ortson, Atlanta, Ga, sound
engineer of the organization; Nash We'll, Atlanta, Ga, gen.
Hill, Greensboro, Roy Smart, and Harry Hardy, of Char
lotte.
The modern innovations at the Bailey include: Western
Electric morrophonic sound, Brinkert projectors and spring
edged comfort seats. Unique are the two love seats in the
center section next to the back row.. The theatre has a seat
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22
|ASTAIRE IS STAR
OF BAILEY MOVIE
Second Chorus To Show In
New Years Eve Mid
night Attraction

AS If in answer to a %jitterbug's
prayer, Fred Astaire, Americas
most popular dancing ~favorite, has
created a new dance.
The new routine is danced by
Astaire and his new r dancing
partner, Paulette Goddard, in the
new Paramount picture, Second
Chorus" which is the New Years
Eve midnight show attraction at the
new Bailey theatre, featuring Artie
Shaw and his band, Burgess Mere
dith and Charles B~utterworth. i.
Astaire fashioned the dance, which
is called the dig It." after a song
written by Johnny Mercer, II Amt
Hep to That Step But I'll Dig It."
n of the hit tunes of the new
screen entertainment.
While in reality it is a gay, simple
dance, its steps give the impression
of being spectacular. But Astaire so
devised the dance that it can be
done even on smaller dance floors,
with only a bit of modification for
the more conservative dance enthu-
siasts.
For the incorrigible jitterbug, the
dance, which has already begun to
invade the nations dance halls,
should be a sensation. In the pic.
ture, Astaire and Miss Goddard go
through the routine with easy grace,
but the confirmed rug-cutter will
probably add the violence of move
ment characteristic Of their gyra-
lions.
For the past two years jitterbugs
throughout the country have sent
Astaire letters complaining about a
dearth of new dance fads to keep
t -ir feet occupied. Dance floors
+ erywhere, they pointed out, have
witnessed a revival Of many types
of dancin. discarded long ago, such
as the rhumba, but which have come
back strong because of the dance
dearth.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22
GABLE FEATURED
IN "C0MRADE X"
Plays Role Of American News
paperman In Movie Com
ing To The Bailey

Clark Cable, who plays an ad-
venturesome American newspaper
man in Russia in "Comrade X"
showing at the Bailey theatre on
Christmas day, was born in Cadiz,
Ohio, on February 1. firing OF life
on a farm, he went to Akron, at
the age of Is, getting a job as time
keeper at the Miller Rubber COM
pany. There he saw his first show,
and decided to become an actor.
His father decided differently, and
Gable went with him to Bigheart,
Oklahoma, where he worked in the
oil fields. When he was nineteen,
Gable cut loose and Joined the
Jewel Players in Kansas City. The
company went broke in Butte,
Montana. Gable worked his way
to Hollywood, taking such jobs as
lumberjack, m%uleskinner, tele-
phone repairman and necktle
salesman, on the way. Finding
nothing but extra work in Holly
wood, he returned to the stage and
eventually got to Broadway. In
May, 1880, he returned to Los An
geles to star as Killer Mears in a
engagement of 1.-The Last
Mile" He vas signed by Pathe
to do '"The Painted Desert" and
then was put under contract to M
GIN, where he became one OF the
greatest motion picture personalit-
les in history. Among his recent
pictures are "Boom Town."
s'Strange Cargo" and Gone With
the Wind" 1
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22
Artie Shaw And Band
In Second Chorus

Artie Shaw and his new band
are featured in tn e Paramount
swing comedy, Second Chorus"
starring Fred Astaire and Paulette
Goddard, which opens New Years
eve midnight at the Bailey thea
tire.
Shaw is the young man who,
about a year ago, renowned the
stylized playing of swing music,
went to Mexico City, and returned
with some entirely new conception
of the way swing music should be
played. !
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-12-22
Hedy Lamarr's Beauty
Termed International

Hedy Lamarr's beauty is truly
international. Her screen nation
alities change Xix a chameleon
changing color. She plays a Rus
sian street car ''motorman," her
fifth nationality in as many pic
lures, in 'Comrade X" new COM
edy starring her with Clark Gable
at the Bailey theatre Christmas
day. In her first Hollywood film,
"Algiers," Miss Lamar was
FrenAl. In Lady of the Trop-
ics," she was half-caste; in Il
Take This Woman" Viennese, and
in Boom Town." a Hollander. l