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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
$4,000 Damages Asked
In Suit Against ACL

Mrs. Leila Hilton yesterday filed
suit against the Atlantic Coast Line
railroad and w. r. Dickens in New
Hanover superior court seeking re-
covery of damages totaling $50, 00O
for injuries suffered in an alleged
attempted criminal assault, rec
crds at the office of T. A. Hen
derson, clerk of court, disclosed.
The plaintiff seeks recovery OF
$500 actual damages and $685..
600 punitive damages. She alleges
Dickens, an employe of the defend
ant company, since transferred to
Georgia, attempted criminal as
sault while she was sleeping as a
passenger on a train proceeding
north from Yemassee, S. c., on
the night of October l, 1889. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
LEIGH, OLIVIER
film IS BILLED
'21 Days Together Will Open
At Royal Theatre On
Wednesday

Two of the most publicized stars
in all Hollywood history-Vivien
Leigh and Laurence Olivier-have
been co-starred in the exciting new
romantic drama, '21 Days Togeth-
err" which opens Wednesday at
the Royal theatre.
Miss Leigh is the lovely young
English actress who scored per-
sonal triumphs in Fire Over Eng
land" Sidewalks of London and
"a Yank at Oxford" only to ex-
coed anything the world has ever
known before with her audience
winning performances in "Wuther-
ing Heights" "Gone With the
Wind" Chosen for the role after
a two-year search, her selection
evoked a worldwide interest. That
her versatile talents met the diff
cult demands of the Scarlet
O'Hara characterization is proven
by the acclaim she received, and
by her recent winning of the Acad-
envy Award.
Olivier is equally as famed. An
international stage favorite, h S
stellar performances in "Wuther-
ing Heights" in "Rebecca" and
in Clouds Over Europe" were on
ly three of the many outstanding
characterizations he has given the
screen.
Stars of the first magnitude,
Miss Leigh and Olivier share stel-
lar honors with Leslie Banks in
the new Columbia drama, absorb
ing story of a boy and girl whose
love for each other is stronger than
the destiny which awaits them
both. Sought by the police for MUIR
der, they find in their marriage
three weeks of ecstatic happiness
and of desperate, dark despair be-
fore surrendering themselves.
The b%rooding, magnetic quality
Of "21 Days Together has been
responsible for the acclaim it has
already won, splendid tribute to its
stars.
Basil Dean directed the new film
which is based upon a John Gals
worthy novel, 1.-THE First and the
Last" In the cast, in addition to
the three stars, are Francis Sulli-
van, Hay Petrie and Esme Percy.
Our program includes Cartoon
BLOCKING Jockeys and 1.-THE Co
quotes Orchestral"
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
COLONY THEATRE
WORK ADVANCES
Plans For Formal Opening
During December An
nounced By Grist

AS work on Wilmington's new
Colony theatre continues ahead OF
schedule, Manager A. S. Grist said
yesterday the formal opening will
probably be held at some time in
December.
Present plans, he said, call for
the invitation of the governor and
other state, city and county Off
Gals to take part in the opening
ceremonies. However, no definite
arrangements have as yet b e en-
made.
Meanwhile, the erection Of all
outside walls, the roof and other
heavy work is completed and in
side walls and floors are now being
installed.
On the three floor levels, Grist
said, will be two balconies and
complete lounge, smoking 70 ON
and mezzanine accommodations.
The installation of the air condi-
tioning ducts and all related equip
ment is complete.
ALI inside corners and angles, in
keeping with the modern architec-
tural style, will be rounded. A cir
cular staircase will lead from the
lower lobby to the second floor.
Grist said the finest type Of cush-
ioned-edge seats will be used, as
will the finest available equipment
for the reproduction of sound pic
lures. The stage and proscenium
decorations will be modelled after
those in the Radio City Music Hall,
New York.
Definite plans for the opening
will be announced within a few
weeks. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
ROYAL TO SHOW
KARL0FF PICTURE
Before l Hang Will Be Shown
At Local Theatre On
Friday

Beware! Keep clear of Karloff!
He's cursed with their resistible
impulse to kell! Searching for the
fearful formula of Immortality -.
death claims his victims one
by one! The blood of a hanged
murderer in his veins the
search for the secret of youth fill
ing his mad brain Karlotf
kills to turn time backward! Not
even his lovely daughter is safe
from this ruthless fiend w h o S e
brain discovers how men may live
forever his hands make five
men die before their time!
Before 1 Hang" opens at the
Royal theatre, Friday starring
Karloff as a scientist searching for
a cure for old age. Experimenting
on himself, the doctor unknoWing'
ly moculates his own body with a
serum containing blood from a
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15

hanged murderer. This injection
causes a weird transition which
makes a murderer out of Karloff.
Other members of the cast include
Evelyn Keyes, Bruce Bennett and
Edward Van Sloan. The exciting
film was directed by Nick Grinde
from a story by Robert D. An
dreWs.
Chapter sever of Red Ryder"
Tanning of the Snood" and Movie
tone news complete program. :
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
.R0YAL TO SHOW
: o R TO W N
~,.oressive Cast Presented
Monday In Screen Version
OF Wilder's Play

,,.4h an impressive cast which
Tm William Holden, Martha
as~ Frank Craven, Fay Banter,
seo,,, Mitchell, Guy Kibbee,
1aslab Bondi and Stuart Erwin,
5tUt Gesser's screen production of
NJ -nton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize
1nvt "Our Town. will be given
pal ala premiere at the Royal Thea
sS" IN Monday. This new picture
ps STAGED by Sam Wood, who di-
We V'o+ad the great international sue
l Goodbye, Mr. Chips" and
tSi Is being released through United
Artists. :,
+. we'll known, Our Town
~nresented without scenery or
w. IN the stage. This, of course,
dre to the fact that it was i'm
Visible TO create the illusion Of an
U.;ro town on a single stage. On
.ho screen. of course, such an ex-
sodipnt was unnecessary, for the
psono Of the camera and the re-
ss,,rces of a motion picture studio
.o,r1d easily materialize what was
IN the authors imagination.
The whole pictorial element, as
matter of fact, received heavy
arnhasis from Mr.. Lesser. Before
NM Town went into production,
william Cameron Menzies, the pro-
suction designer who had just fin
sspd Gone With The Wind" fig
rrpd out every camera angle and
r.da 1900 sketches. Each scene
T.s sketched from every possible
.rde, and Director Wood rehears-
i not only the principals in the
rrtllre but the camera as well,
betore each scene.
Exciting Data
Other interesting statistics con-
erned with the production of Our
rown'' turn up the information that
Frank Craven, who plays the mar
3tor, walked eight miles in front
If the camera. Craven only ap-
rpared in two shots with other
ravers-one with Miss Scott and
Holden. the other with a bit player.
In the wedding scene, William Hol-
den and Miss Scott were married
10 times. In this scene, Miss Scott
received her first screen kiss. The
wedding dress she wore was the
one her mother was married in.
It was so fragil she was unable
to sit down during filming.
The transposition from one peri
cd Of time to another was handled
exactly as it was on the stage.
Frank Craven effected the flash
backs with the help of the versatile
camera. When, for instance, in his
guise as the druggist, Craven was
required to turn back the scene TO
twenty-five years before, he says:
AT that time my drug store look
ed like this - and proceeds to
replace the shining chromium fit
tngs with the older Trimmings of
a pharmacy. .
Fashion Forecast, musical and
latest news events complete the
program. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
Teachers Pay Action
Taken To High Court

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA. -R-
The Supreme court was asked to-
day to decide whether negro school
teachers at Norfolk, Va, were en-
titled to the same compensation as
white teachers equally qualified.
The petition was filed by the Nor
folk school board and C. ". Mason,
superintendent of city schools. They
appealed from a decision by the
fourth federal circuit court prohibit
ing any discrimination because OF
race or color.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
Spanish Class Planned:
Miss Stack Instructor

A meeting for the organization
of a class to study Spanish, under
the direction of M i S S Martha
Stack, will be held Monday night
at 8 o'clock, at the Wilmington
Museum of Art. Anyone interest
ed in the study of this language is
cordially invited to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
FRIDAY THE 18TH

GREENSBORO, Sept. 14.-R
Friday the 18th, might be I'M
lucky for some people but not
for Willis Booth, Guilford coun-
ty accountant. A stranger walk
ed into the accountants office
yesterday and left Booth hold
ing a roll of rs 81 bills.
Sometime later Booth recalled
that he had loaned the man the
money more than a decade ago.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
TRANSFERRED

JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 14.-Je-
rome Frazzelle, Richards, for the
past two years office clerk in the
farm agents office here, has been
transferred to Plymouth as chief
clerk in the Washington County
AAA office.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
F. R. Proclaims Gold
Star Mothers Day

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA. -LP-
President Roosevelt, by direction of
a congressional act, proclaimed to-
day the last Sunday in September
of this and each succeeding year as
Gold Star Mothers Day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
STABBING

JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 14.-Bud
David Jones, Verona, is in Jail here
charged with severely cutting Grover
T. Fisher, also of Verona, last Sun
day night. Fisher sustained a pune
tured lung and cuts about the face.
Jones' bond was set at $500.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
MILLS REOPEN

JACKSONVILLE, Sept. 14.-The
Hardwood Lumber company here
and at Kenansville is operating both
mills on full time again. The mill
here employs approximately 40 per-
sons.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-09-15
GOLDFISH

To separate dried salt Goldfish,
mold it under running cold water.
Wash it well in more cold water
70 remove the excess salt a n d
then use it as desired. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
"DESTRY RIDES AGAIN. IS
FEATURED AT CAROLINA

The fiercest feminine fist-fight
ever brought to the screen has
Marlene Dietrich and Una Merkel
for the principals in "Destry Rides
Again. now at the Carolina thea
ire.
James Stewart, who co-stars with
Miss Dietrich in the spectacular
frontier picture, also is embroiled
in the fight and he emerged from it
with a black eye as proof that the
fist-throwing was real.
Both Miss Dietrich and Miss Mer-
KEEL likewise received cuts and
bruises during the five days the con-
flict took to film. They pulled hair,
clawed faces, wrestled around the
floor and wound up with a french
ing when Stewart poured buckets
Of water on them in an attempt to
separate the embattled pair. The
fight then continued with Marlene
throwing glassware and other handy
objects at Stewart.
Latest issue of Information,
Please" an atmospheric novelty and
News Events make up an excellent
weekend show.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
Movie Revues
"KNIGHTS OF THE RANGE"
IS FEATURED AT ROYAL

AS that two-fisted, high-powered
outdoor action romance, Zane Grey's
knights Of the Range" exploded
last night on the screen of the Royal
theatre, it was clearly evident that
Harry Sherman, proucer of the pop
ular "Hopalong Cassidy" westerns,
has scored another triumph in bring
ing this type of entertainment to
the screen.
Sherman, it will be remembered,
is the mar who has pointed out that
westerns are the best form of enter
tainment since man vas first con
cerned with horses in his art eX'
preston. One can oncur with mis-
belief as Russell Lucky" Hayden,
Victor Jory, Jean Parker, J. Farrell
Macdonald and Britt Wood go
through their PAGES, rustling horses
and cattle, shooting it out in desper-
ate encounters while mounted on
horses, and pounding along on thrill
chases.
Zorro's Fighting Legion, a Porky
Pig cartoon and News Events COM
plete the program.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
Saturday Hours
9 A. M. to 3 P. M.
TELEPHONE $500

his fans write him more freo,re,r,,
and consistently than those Of anI,
other star?
The answe lies in Genes simn,,
unaffected naturalness, which don,
mates his Greer roles. In spi+a =.
the fame and fortune that has conn
his way, fans who see him j.
Rancho Grande," his latest film -
his Republic contract, now p}a,in,
at the Bijou theatre, will Soc tbo
same down-to'earth, casual, easy.pn,
ing Gene they first admired i,
"Ihe Phantom Empire" the serial
in which he made his screen dehn,
Gene is a native Texas ho,.
They've recently changed the mama
of his birthplace, Tioga, Texas. ia
"Autry Springs" in honor Of tho
towns most illustrious son.
The current chapter of "OyerIar1
With Kit Carson" and an EDGAR
Kennedy comedy, Baby Daze,' are
also on the program.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
BY RUTH

Mothers Day is a good idea. For
at least one day out of the year,
mothers get patted on the head and
told how much they are a%ppreciat-
ed. If the gratitude is in evidence
only on that n day, it is still bet
ter than nothing.
HOW ABOUT A
SECRETARY'S DAY?
Which brings up the idea that
there is another hard-worked little
thanked, absolutely-necessary group
of women-the secretaries of the
world.
Why don't we establish a Nation
al Secretary's Day for them?
On that day, and by all rights IT
should be on Monday, the most
dreaded day Of the week, the world
could we'll take off it's hat to the
modern secretary, who sees all
knows all, does all the dirty work
and says nothing.
National Secretary Day would be
a holiday, of course, but a holiday
granted only to secretaries. If the
boss doesn't have to get down tc
the office as usual, some of the
benefits of the day would be lost
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
MUSICAL IS
V AT FOREST HILLS

An enjoyable musical program was
given by Laura Howell, violinist, and
Miriam HUMPHREYS, pianist, at For.
est Hills school auditorium Tuesday
evening, April 16, at 8 o'clock. This
recital was presented by the PIT.
A. Welfare department, and a silver
offering vas taken.
The musical selections were well
chosen and artistically played. Espe'
cially enjoyed by the audience were
the Concerto in D" by Wieniawski
played by Mrs. Norden, and claire
De Lune," by Debussy and Chopin's
"Fantaisie Impromptu," by Mrs
HUMPHREYS. A pronounced contrast
was displayed in the two latter mum
bers, the first slow and beautiful in
movement, the second in a very fast
tempo, most difficult but beautifully
rendered.
The last number was changed te
a Swedish Folk song. The program
ended with a lovely encore. "The
Londonderry Air"
The program follows -:
Mrs. Norden assisted by Mrs
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
THOMAS SKIPPER
ENTERTAINED AT
PARTY IN LELAND

LELAND, April 19-Thomas Skip
per, son of Mrs. LESSEE Skipper, OF
Leland, was honored, Tuesday night
at a farewell party. given at the
home of Mrs. ]. H. Child. Mr.. Skip
per left Wednesday for the U. S.
Naval Training Station at Norfolk,
Va. Games were enjoyed and de-
licious refreshments were served.
Those attending were: Thomas
Skipper, Lorine Harvell, Jean Har.
veil, Lille Mae Robbins, Frances
Ganey, Sylvia Child, Sylvia Bar.
deaux, Jaunita Lowe, Gertrude Mills,
Hertha Bell Saunders, Fabian Skip.
per, Bernice Russ, .Venita Lewis,
Nancy Skipper, Barbara Ann Child,
Danna Skipper, Lesene Ganey, Little
Betty Joe MCGOWAN, and Dion Skip.
per, Winston Skipper, John J. Child,
Allen Russ, Jimmie Eldridge, Ray
Hall, Billy Hines. Henry Bordeaux,
Garland Bordeaux Sylvester Hollis,
Jessie Hayes, w. D. Nelson, .Jr..
Buddy Saunders, Almond Ganey,
Dempsy Ganey, Norwood Skipper.
Jr., Dillon Ganey, Jr., Charles ROB
bins, Billy Skipper. Delyn Child,
Gerald Skipper. Miss Ira Swain, Mr..
Mac Price, Mrs. LESSEE Skipper, Mrs.
D. L. Ganey, Mrs. l.. j. Mills, Mrs.
Ben Mills, Mrs. Mary Potter, Mrs.
Norwood Skipper. Mrs. Lula Skip.
per. Mrs. ]. l.. Phelps, Mrs. J. II.
Child, T. r. Garrett, Mr.. and Mrs,
Thurman Skipper, and Mr.. aid Mrs.
Randolph MCGOWAN.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
LADIES AUXILIARY
TO V. F. w. HOLDS
MEETING

The regular meeting of the Ladies
eign Wars, Cape Fear Post No. 2573,
was held in the dug-out Tuesday
evening with the president, Mrs. Nell
Dicksey, presiding.
After the ritualistic opening, the
minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
the department president, Mrs. En-
nina Sykes, stating she would pay
this auxiliary her official visit Satur-
day, April q at the meeting to be
held at $50 p. m. she will install
the new officers after which a sup
per has been planned.
Mrs. Emma Hansley, National
Home Fund chairman, reported the
post was able to pay the assessment
of $19 the quota given for the Com
munity Center at the National
Home.
Mrs. Lucille Banck Edwards, Wei
fare chairman, reported two ami
les had been taken care of and bus
fare given a man SO he could take
a job.
The following were elected officers
for the next year: Mrs. Caroline
Sutton, president; Mrs. Estelle
Blanchard, senior vice president /;
Miss Norma Banck, junior v~ice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Emma Hansley, chap
lain; Mrs. Nellie Saunders, conduc-
~tress; Mrs. Elizabeth Millar, guard;
Mrs. Adah Waters, treasurer; and
Mrs. Fay Goodman, trustee.
Delegates elected to attend the
state convention to be held in Win
ston-Salem May 19-20-21 were Mrs.
Fay Blanchard, Mrs. Estel e
Blanchard and Mrs. Lucille Ed.
wards. Alternates, Mrs. Gay Walker,
Mrs. Emma Hansley, and Mrs. Mag
gle Hayes.
The president asked all members
to keep in mind the special meeting
April q and be on hand to welcome
the department president.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20

their home on Main street at a buf.
fet supper.
The residence was beautifully de.
corated with mixed spring flowers.
In the dining room, supper was
served buffet style from a table GOV.
cred with a handsome cloth and cen.
tered with a lovely arrangement of
white snapdragons and tulips. Guests
were seated at individual tables in
the living room.
Guests during the evening includ.
ed Miss Caison and MI. Morisey, Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Kerr, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. C. Bethune, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A.
Moore, Miss Jean McCraig, Badger
Johnson, Miss Jane Thompson, Jim
Hubbard, Miss Katherin Stewart
Howard Hubbard, Miss Celeste Hub
bard. Miss Mary Langdon Morisey
and Miss Emma Walker Hubbard.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
U. D. c. Chapter
Conducts Meet
With President
Monthly Business Meeting Is
Held Friday Afternoon;
Program Presented

The Cape Fear chapter, United
Daughters of the Confederacy held
its regular business meeting Frida.'
afternoon at the home of the presi.
dent, Mrs. j. S. Crowley, on South
Third street.
This program was in charge of
Mrs. A. T. St. Armand and dealt with
Nashville, Tennessee.
1t was announced that the ma.
tional chapter Of United Daughters
Of the Confederacy was sponsoring
the planting of n hundred and
twenty-five thousand trees as a
memorial at Pisgah National Park.
Members were urged to plant a tree
in memory of some veteran. Several
members having already donated
money for this planting.
Plans were discussed for the Mem
orial day program to be held here in
May.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
LANIER CLUB OF
CLINTON CONVENES

CLINTON, April 19.-Mrs. ]
Glen Butler was hostess to t h c
Athena Lanier club and additional
guests at the Roseboro Community
building, Thursday afternoon.
The clubroom was transformed
into a spring garden, by the use Of
dutch iris, tulips, carrying o u t a
color scheme of purple and yellow.
In the center Of the room was a
miniature arrangement featuring a
beautiful home, n a garden with
a flower bordered walk, and a pool
where azaleas grew.
T W Fayetteville artists, little
Miss Betsy Jane Waldemaier and
Master Charles Williams, were pre-.
scented by the program committee.
Miss Waldemaier gave several &C.
cordian selections including "Hu
moresque," Indian Love CALI
BLU Danube" and God Bless AM.
rica.' Master Charles Williams as.
sisted by Master Joe Yates, gave a
splendid magician show.
Miss Bonnie Bell Horton, bride
elect, was presented a gift of silve,
and Miss Kitty Caison, ~bride-elect, q
piece Of china by Mrs. Butler.
Out-of-town guests included mes.
danes Festus burlington, Fred Cal
son, r. P. Spell. J. S. Royal, Henry
Bann, Alexander, Jimmie Austin
Bryan Butler, Paul Herring, ant
Miss Kitty Caison of Clinton.
MI. and Mrs. Joe Best entertained
members of t h e McGowan-Marsh
burn wedding party, and out-of-towE
guests at a lovely luncheon at the
Rufus King hotel Thursday. T h {
table was conferred with a lovely ar
rangement of snapdragons, carna
tons and ferns. Attractive bridc
placecards marked each place. A
color note of pink and green was
emphasized in decorations and re-
] freShments-
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
Parties Planned
Att Country Club
For Next Week
Dinner Dance Will Be Given
At Clubhouse This Evell-
ing At 7:30 O'Clock

The Cape Fear Country club has
planned TWO parties next week for
the members and guests.
On Tuesday morning, a bridge
luncheon will be given starting at
1880 o'clock, with luncheon being
served at 1880 o'clock. Two attrac-
tive prizes will be awarded the high
scorers of the game. Tables may be
secured by calling the clubhouse,
telephone 1924, before 1 o'clock on
Monday.
Friday afternoon an informal
bridge tea will be given beginning at
$3.50 O'Clock with light refreshments
being served at $50 o'clock. Res
ervation may be made by calling the
club not later than 6 o'clock Thurs.
day afternoon.
This evening at 1880 O'Clock, the
club will entertain at the semi
monthly dinner dance.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
Miss Millett Calls For Recognition
OfThe Secretary, Maid-Of-All Work

For, after a day of talking to
everyone who telephones him, see
ing everyone who calls, having tc
actually do things himself, instead
of saying vaguely, you just see
to that" a mar would be in a MOOD
to appreciate the Miss Jones who
makes his business life so simple
and who more than doubles the
amount of work he could do alone
WIVES OWE HER
A HUGE PRESENT
And there is no reason for wives
to get jealous i've the secretary's
having a day of glory.
Chances are the secretary picked
out the wife's birthday present or
her lunch hour, after reminding her
boss it WAS his wife's birthday
that she has often had to take much
of the disagreeableness left over
from an early morning quarrel with
the wife.
And her ability to remember and
keep things straight may even &C
count for the wife's new hunk OF
jewelry.
Nobody ought to begrudge secre
taries d day of praise. They earn it.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-20
GOLDBERG NAMED
STUDENT LEADER
Wilmingtonian Elected Presi.
dent Of Wake Forest
Student Body

WAKE FOREST April 19.-Bobhv
Goldberg, of Wilmington, former
president of the New Hanover High
school student body, was today elect.
ed president of the Wake Forest col.
lege student body.
His election makes him the fourth
Wilmington man to hold this office
at Wake Forest in the past ten Years.
The other Wilmingtonians who
headed the student body we're Judge
Alton Lennon in 1880, Addison Hew.
lett, Jr., in 1888 and DIR. Rivers Han.
son, in 1886.
wilmington men seem to possess
qualities of leadership that our stud.
ents admire" President Thurman
Kitchin remarked following the cleo.
ton.