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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
In The Local
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STAND

The sequel to one of the biggest boxoffice successes of last year ar- rived at the popular Warner Bros. strand theater this afternoon where "The Return of Frank James" open-. ed it's four day engagement as the headliner of the fine twin bill.
 New. exciting, different and far greater than its predecessor the u1- forgettable Jesse James, the new technicolor hit brings to the screen the spectacular climax to the daring exploits of the worlds most famous outlaws.
 Today's audiences were pleaded to learn that most of the fav0rites of Jesse James" are back in action in the current film.
 First and foremost of these is Henry Fonda who again takes the part of Frank James, the quiet, grim older brother of Jesse and no other actor could ever be conceived in the role.
 O1 the many OLneE uAAAOk8CtsabEo characters, most of them are back again, too. Chief among these is John Carradine, once again as the villainous Bob Ford.
 Another returning william is Don- aid Meek, as the railroad magnate; J. Edward Brombert, who is seen as Meek's henchman and Henry Hull. Others cast for their same roles in this picture as in the original James picture are Ernest Whitman, Charles Tannen and George Chand- Ter.
 Gene Tierney and Jackie Cooper are featured in the picture with Eddie Collins, George Barber and Russell Hicks completing the cast.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents the great est story ever written about student life at Rugby, From Browns School Days" with Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Freddie Bartholomew and Billy Halop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
s. 0.P. CHAIRMAN URGING ACTION
HarwOOd Appeals to Small Towns for Impressive
 Showing Next Monday

Members of the Republican state central committee are urged in let ters from State Chairman Benjamin Harwood to plan a whirlwind finish to the present campaign. MT. liar wood las also written to town chair men asking that every effort be made to increase Republican strength in the small town cleo tions which will be held next Mon- day.
 In his letter to state central com mitteemen, MT. Harwood says:
 sMr. Willkie opened his esatern campaign at Yonkers Saturday evening with a grand speech that you all probably listened to or read. It is now up to us in Connecticut to get busy and follow up the en- thusiasm created by that speech.
 eff each committeeman will call together the chairmen and vice. chairmen of the town committees of every town in his district we will see that you are supplied with a speaker who can perhaps furnish furnish some ideas on how the cam paign from now on can be popped up; only five weeks to go and an old fashioned Garrison finish is called for.
 If you will let US know the date you have arranged for your meet ing, and you feel that an outside speaker would be of any help, we will see that one is sent"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Rabbi

speak on The Horrors of War at the 10:15 o'clock services Thursday morning.
 Shutdown services w1n be held to- day, tomorrow and Friday at Beth Israel, Sharith Israel and the He brew Institute.
 Exercises will be held at the two synagogs tomorrow and Fri day at 7:30 a. m. and at the in- stitute at g a. m.
 Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf will deliver five holiday messages at the three congregations. The hours and subjects follow:
 Thursday = 10:3O a. m, Beth Israel synagog, Sacrifice = Our Greatest Need;" 11:S0 a. m. Young Israel organization at the Waterbury Hebrew institute, "two Fears" 5 p. m., waterbury He brew institute, Historic Responsi- bility of American Jewry;;" Fri day-10:15 8. m., Beth Israel sym agog, "The Shofar and the Trum- pet" Il a. m., Sharith Israel syn agog, My Soul Shall Weep in Se- cret."
 Cantor Tuvia Schnitman of New York and the Levyim will chant at Beth Israel synagog and Israel Gutkin, of New York, will chant at the other synagog. Morris Char ner, student at the Rabbinical sem- mary of America and Columbia university, will be the cantor at the Young Israel services al which Lawrence J. Matzkin will be guide and Joseph Shulman will assist,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
NEWINCTON HOME
 SEEKING FUNDS
Appeal Voiced for $4O,OOO to Continue Work for
 Crippled Children

The Newington Home for Grip pied Children today issued an ap- peal for $40,000 to aid in it's care, treatment and education of crip- pied children during its coming fiscal year.
 The campaign is being conducted on a statewide basis under Mrs. F. Goodwin Smith, campaign com- mittee chairman, and Peter M. Fraser, president of the board of directors.
 A committee of more than 30 members will cover the state from Hartford, West Hartford, Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Bridgeport, New Haven, New Britain, Waterbury and New London.
 Needs Described
 The funds are to go toward the general operating expenses of the home. Miss Constance Leigh, home superintendent, today said:
 Starting with the new year, we are facing 8 large number of chil- dren seeking admission, many of them longtime cases, many of them complicated cases entailing severe physical reconstruction. The children range from nursery school age through the last year of high school and educational facilities must be available so that they do not get out of step with their nor nal contemporaries"
 Miss Leigh pointed out that 136 children were returned to their par ents or guardians during the past year and that about 85 per cent of them were restored to condition that will enable them to function in their own homes and communi- ties.
 Some of the remainder, she said must be classed as incurable but their life has been made happier and more contented by the educa- ton and training they have re- ceived at the home.
 30 On Waiting List
 About 30 children are now on the homes waiting list and will be ad- mitted as soon as commitments can be secured, she said. She noted that of this number, two are oi this years victims of infantile par alysis, although the state was for tunate h escaping e high incidenct of the disease.
 She said that the home is carry Ing on outstanding work in the highly specialized surgery its pa' tIents need and that 1t Is receiving recognition for It's work with birtl' injury cases and it's special research on old-time. residual paralysis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
MOOies Playing
 Today
STATE

One of the most memorable screen adventures of our generation is the stirring production The Towards of Virginia" which arrived at the Warner Bros, State theater this afternoon, the opening day ot its four-day engagement.
 Hailed as mighty epic Of mighty nation and adapted from one of the most stirring pieces of literature of the year, Elizabeth Pages "The Tree of Liberty" this production is truly one that should be seen by every man, woman, and child.
 The film co-stars Cary Grant and Martha Scott in romance literally carved out of the rugged back ground of this mighty nation, in g blood-tingling drama of the fight for freedom and for democracy, the fight which is still going on.
 Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Alan Mar shal, and Richard Carlson are others in the cast of this fascmat- ingly real cinematic achievement.
 Grant deviates from his comedy roles to portray Mat Howard, buck skin-clad frontierSman who believes in freedom and democracy and is prepared to sacrifice both his home and his happiness in order to light for them.
 Miss Scott is splendidly cast as his wife, 8 gracious, beautiful Vir- ginia belle willing enough to fight the wilderness at the side of her husband, unwilling to fight both her family and her heritage because her husband believes that the majority must and shall rule.
 Producer and Director Frank Lloyd, who is three time Academy Award winner, makes much of this dual conflict in '"The Towards of Virginia" conflicts which have their reverberations in the newspa- pers of today. For the struggle which confronted the American people in Colonial days was not only struggle against an expressing foreign nation across the seas, but struggle for the right to rule them selves, against the aristocracy ot their own land.
 The film is to be praised, not only for the splendid performances ot every member of its stellar cast but also for the warmth and intensity of it's direction.
 Put it on your must" list and be sure to see it before the closing performances Saturday evening. O1 course, regular State prices prevail during this engagement.
 Glamour For Sale" with Roger Pryor and Anita Louise sharing starring honors is the second big hit of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
NARRIsON h
BY PAUL HARRISON

N~~~A-~NA-"
 Hollywood.-While chewing the ragout of veal with some publicity gents at one of the studio restau- rants, I asked a little accusingly whether their craft is beginning to take on dignity or scruples or may be some newborn caution. Dur ing the past two or three years there have been deplorably few bold or ingenious ballyhoo stunts, and it seems to me that all forms of show business need little circus-type press-agentry to pep them up.
 No matter that publicity and Journalism are natural enemies, or that good reporters always will try to expose or ignore fabricated events and faked stories. Some of the stunts turn into legitimate news, and some are merely amus- ing, But they all add to the color and engaging fantasy of this cellu- Ibid dream world. If you want to see what happens to entertainment when it gets stiff-necked, look at the Metropolitan Opera and the size of it's deficit
 STARS ARE
 NOW ARTISTES
 Well, the press agents stoutly denied they have lost their fine flair for invention, but they gener- ally admitted their business is less fun these days. They said that al- though Hollywood still likes to think of itself as sort of gay asylum it's individuals all want to be regarded as sensible citizens and serious artistes. As for the cinema itself. executives are strong for suppressi1,g technical news in order to preserve "the public's il- lusions." This means that they want you to believe that the hero really booted the villain into the crater of real volcano.
 Worst of all, the boys told me is that players themselves no longer will cooperate in making news. When Bebe Daniels was a top star, she approved a sugges- ton that she get herself arrested and jailed for speeding - an ad- venture which would tie in nicely with the title of picture she had just finished. Miss Daniels drove down to Santa Ana, where there was a notoriously tough judge, played tag with speed cop, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Alumni To Attend
 Football Contest

A large number of Georgetown alumni from Waterbury and .vicin- tty plan to attend the annual Tenn ple-G Georgetown football classic in Philadelphia Friday night.
 The Naugatuck valley delegation will swell the crowd of Georgetown grads" planning to attend the game from all parts of New Eng land. The Georgetown rooters will leave for Philadelphia from Penn station at 5:S0 o'clock Friday after noon and will return shortly after midnight.
 Attorne..' Timothy S. Sullivan of Waterbury is in charge of arrange ments for the Naugatuck valley alumni and all queries. are to be addressed to him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Mayer brings you the biggest and most sensational musical hit of the year-and just look at the support ing cast that has been assembled there is Paul Whiteman and his entire orchestra; blonde, lovely June Preisser-acrobatic dancer; Ann Shoemaker, and scores of others, in- cluding the very finest artists in the entertainment world of today.
 On the same program will be an. other outstanding film, South to Karanga" with Charles Bickford in the lead.
 Movie party will be played as us- ual at Loew's Poli tomorrow eve- ming, and cash awards totaling $l0O will be given away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
POLI's

pack into the Loew Poli ~theater at every single performance of George Whites Scandals, now being pre- sented in person on the Poli stage. Overwhelming applause greets every act of this spectacular show, the biggest stage event ever brought to this city.
 George White is the producer of more than a dozen hits, and now he gives you his newest edition of the celebrated Scandals. Ben Blue, the popular dancing comic, is one of the leading stars of the show, which is headlined by many famous per- sonalities including the four Kim Loo Sisters, "China'S Dancing Won ders," and beautiful songstresS Elisse Cooper.
 The Scandals which New York and Chicago audiences paid $40 to see is being presented at the Loew Poli at popular low prices.
 If you haven't already seen this sensational show you still have an opportunity to do so, for there will be two more performances today, and three performances tomorrow.
 In addition there is a fine screen program headed by "Sky Murder" an MGM smash hit featuring Wall ter Pidgeon, Donald Meek, Karen Verne and Joyce Compton.
 For an entertaining film packed with adventure, thrills, romance and excitement see "Sky Murder" the newest of the Nick Garter series.
 There is surrounding program of the newest Pete Smith shorts, and entertaining cartoons.
 Opening a four day engagement on Friday at Loew's Poli is Strike Up the Band" co-starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, Ameri- ca's favorite youngsters. In "Strike Up the Band" Metro Goldwyn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

by moving pictures. and ended with a question and answer pe- riod.
 Joseph Michael Falvey, appren- tice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Falvey of S25 Cooke street, and Robert James Mcclure, apprentice seaman, U. s. Navy, son of MT. and Mrs. Thom- as F. Mcclure, of Essex avenue, this city, were transferred yester- day to the U. s. Naval Training station, Newport, R. l., for a six months course of instruction In the fundamentals of naval educa- tion, upon the completion of which they will be assigned 10 one of the various navy schools to one of the newly constructed ships of the U. s. fleet. Both men enlisted through the Water bury Navy Recruiting station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Movie Press Agents Find Their Business
 Growing Dull No One Will Cooperate

made 0 machine covered with wires and dials which looked like some thing out of Major Hoople's attic. Then they hired a man to serve as scientist" and called in a flock of light and dark haired chorus girls.
 Members of the press kissed the cuties while the professor read the diaIs and compiled data which, of course, showed much stronger re- actions from the blonds.
 No one knew or cared, then, that all but two of the blonds were bleached brunets and that three of the brunets were dyed bloIis. Everybody had a fine time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Chief Electricians Mate John w. McGibbon, navy recruiting of- flcer for northern New Haven and Litchfleld counties, spoke before the Trinity Episcopal Church Mems club at Torrington last night, describing the opportunities afforded by the navy in its sev- eral branches.
 MT. McGibbon stated that never has the navy been obliged to con- script men for their ranks, but has always built it's ranks through voluntary enlistmentS.
 A talk on various branches Of the naval service was given be- fore large audience last night by Michael Swata, quartermaster, first class, U. s. N. MT. Swata spoke before members of the A. z. A. fraternity and their friends at the Waterbury Hebrew institute last night. His talk was followed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
Shutdown To Usher In
 Jewish New Years s
Rosh Hashanah Services This Evening in Temple
 Israel-Other Impressive Ceremonies Arranged

Abraham Calechman will be the cantor for the evening services to- morrow at Beth Fl and Nicholas Grossman will chant at the morn ing service. Rabbi Greenfield will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

N c W Y or K Worlds Fair. T he c a r d shows a little Dutch boy and girl with 8 red-sailed boat in the back ground. Smoky always had a great eye for art.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS ~ @
BY BILL GARRIGUs

It's more blessed to give than to receive. One of our leading poli- t:cians delivered a large load of hardwood to the parsonage short ly after the first heavy frost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Smoky JensOn gets around. We heard from him in Boston, just the other day, and now he writes cheerful little postcard from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

Richard Dix, star of Paramount's Cherokee Strip" is one of Holly woods finest horsemen. He does all of his own riding in most of his pie lures, refusing to use a double.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02
No soon e r had we writ AaA nhnilf thn

r,,nnor of short-wave radio mes saves originating in a san sandpanR o,an,s behind Mike Haselsteiner's than more startling news arrives. Fms time. we hear that a car driven by a Russian from Seymour re- gently left the highway on .,,ar ourm.. 67 and bumped into the corner If Mikes house. In the wreck were - found two very complicated radio sets. Naturally, all the local gossips are mighty busy claiming s that again we have evidence oi subyersive activity.
 The funniest story we've heard ahout Russians concerns the New work Russian who was frightened oyt of his wits by the snorting or deer under the apple tree Just outside his window.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-02

portr;dpe are drumming 1n the swales and coons are treKKiilg alone every swamp brook seeking bullfrogs. A cock pheasant ana . hen stand in the road and spoon desnite the roar of our ratner usind broken motor car. Fox sign IS plentiful and the run or gray sn,,irrels continues heavier tnan normal. From Kettletown hllitops comes the bay of a hound. Aunt- ing season is almost here.
 plans are afoot for an old sashioned "cow thump' 'On Fur .1,ase Hin. Genial Bob Platt has escaned community attention since his recent matrimonial trip 70 Pawling but the boys are practic. ing and it won't be long now. M we could only get that steam pi- ano from Slim Summers, we mignt mt on . real show.
 Mattucka, Squaw Rock scout .nd snortsnan extraordinary, has wound up his swelling, whittled out 6 few extra axe hanoles, cleaned up the shotgun and sent nost cards to all his city friends. The hunting season on SquaW Rock will probably surpass all records.
 A Yankee is usually thrifty, but we heard about one the other day who lacked the education to save. This fellow is an expert violin re- nairer and he is also a veteran with wounds received on the far alone at Mountfaucon. The gOv- ernment sent our hero a bonus check and he tackled in on the cabin wall, thinking it was only inst one more piece of colOred pa her. One evening, . SOuthbury musician called on him to ask about a fiddle repair job. The fiddler saw the check on the wall and remarked about it. Only thei did the cOuntryman realize that he was Q rich man.
 The Bullet Hill youngsters open the fall social season with a dance on october 3rd, at Southbury Community hall. Bill .Platts RidRe Runners will furnish mu- sic that you'll never hear on your Victrnla. After the excitement if the Bullet Hill affair, the Con. necflcut Artists and Writers will ro-onerate with Newton Post, Vet. zFans of Foreign Wars. tn bring jaf hflss Jane Dillon to Southbury community hall on October 10th. zl|zs Dillon, .well-known radio ss|nhFlly. hos Q host Of friends # lhM area and her appearance zeka marks e new high Ia bouth- #.fV enleFthInment. Remember
 .SH aafes; October third and
 1|E|rF nineteenth, Postpone
 Hsieqef you may have booked zEA come down here For real .N|(E.ai1ment
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-10
ALBERT WHITE SOUTH FOR COP
 CONFERENCES

Bound Outside on a trip which will conclude with attendance at the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia June 24, Mir and Mrs. Albert White of Juneau were aboard the Princess Norah last night. Mrs White is Republican National Com mitteewoman for Alaska and both are delegates to the national con- vention.
 While Outside, politician White will do little campaigning for the national organization as he does each national election year. He is go. ing from here to San Francisco The republican nominee he believes will be either Tom Dewey of New York or Robert Taft of Ohio.
 Representing Alaska at the COZ convention in addition to the Whites will be J. J. Mccarthy of Anchorage Mrs. Ann Robertson of Juneau, MT and Mrs. A E. Rasmuson of Skag way and Henry Benson of Juneau There is a possibility that Mrs. Jan' Dorsh of Fairbanks, John Barrett ot Anchorage and Leroy Sullivan o Nome may also attend, MT. White reported
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-10
HERE TO START WORK ON
 FEDERAL BLDG.

Mike Hansler, in charge of con- struction of the new Federal building arrived in Wrangell the fore part of the week with Mrs. Hansler and their five children to make their home for the next six or eight months while the construction is in progress. He represents the McDon- aid Construction Company of Taco ma. successful bidder on the project.
 Work is now we'll underway and with good weather holding Hansler says he expects the construction to move rapidly.
 The Hanslers will make their hame in the Legion Dugout which has been moved onto it's new site next to the gymnasium on city pro- perty which has been leased to the Legion. Moving of the Dugout as well as the old Federal building and adjoining buildings is being done by Custard and Meadows as is the eX- eavation work for the basement of the new structure.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-10
KARNES OUT AS SCHOOL CHIEF: RYAN SUCCEEDS
(By# Associated Press )

ANCHORAGE. May I0-The Ter ritorial Board of Education, meeting here, announced the resignation of Anthony E. Karnes as Commissioner of Education, effective as of last February 28. and the appointment of Dr. James c. Ryan of Fairbanks as his successor.
 The Board also ruled Alaska pub lie schools must give preference to qualified Alaskans when filing teaching positions under penalty of losing aid from Territorial funds if outsiders are taken The Territory now pays TO per cent of the salaries of teachers.
 Teachers in seeking to teach school must apply to the University of Alaska which will recommend a qualified graduate If the University has no recommendation the school will be free to select from appli- cants from the States.
 The Board took under adyisement plea from the Palmer colony to take over ownership of the colony school building.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-05-10
Ex- -Wrangell Man
 Found Shot To
 Death On River

Blackjack Williams. widely known hunter, trapper and guide for the stikine river country and former resident of Wrangell, was found shot to death on a stream near the George Ball guese ranch this week. according to a report brought down river on the Hazel B last night when she returned from her first trip of the season.
 The shooting appeared to be acei- dental Those who found the body said it looked as if Williams was about to cross a small stream and had stopped over 10 roll up his pants, the rifle accidentally diseharging. killing him. His dogs, with packs on. were at the scene, indicating that Williams was travelling at the time of the accident
 Williams has been in the Tele- graph Creek country for about 10 years as trapper. guide and general outdoors man. He formerly lived in Ketchikan and was here in Wrangell for a good many years before estab- fishing himself up river.