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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
NEW YEARS EVE
 SHOW SALE OPENS
LOew's Poll Offers Babes on Broadway" With Gar.
 land and Rooney

Ring bellsl Foot hornsl Shout With gleel Celebrate New Years Eve by having fun, Gala New Years Eve Midnight Show and cele- bratlon Wednesday midnight, De- cember 3i. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in Babes on Broad- way" with c host of stars and the sweetest entertainment on earth, Seats now selling at the box office, Buy now-don't wait until tho last minute. Make your date now for the New Years Eve Midnight Show Wednesday midnight, December 3l,
 One of the most ambitious en. gIneerlng projects for "TarSan" picture was completed at the M-G- M studios when nlan-made jungle and river were constructed for see quences in "Tarzan's Secret Treas- ure", which opened yesterday at the Loew Poll theater.
 Constructed on c sixtyaecTe tract, the setting served as the locale for Q battle between Q navy of war canoes and an army of elephants, thrill shots" involving Johnny Weissmuller, again playing TarEan, and wild inhabitants of the jungle, the charge of a lion upon Johnny Shefiield, cast aS Boy, and other sequences.
 The jungle" was given m ap- pearance of authenticity by the use of African plants, duplicated in ar- Lifilnial V0Qetatior and planted among California fauna of African derivation. The giant orchids which Maureen O'Sullivan, as Jane, picks and places In her hair are dupli- cates of one of several varieties of orchidaceouS growths found in the equatorial region of Africa. The giant "cannibal" 0r insect.eating plants were found in Southern Cali- fornla nurseries where they have lately been developed.
 For the vines, heavy grapevine canes, denuded Of leaves were used save for those actually used by the players to swing on or the lion to walk on In his pursuit Of young Sheffield. These were made oi strong cables wound with vegetable material to Insure against accidents
 'Tarzan's Secret Treasure, deal. ing with the jungle heros rescue oi his wilderness paradise from Q gold hunting safarl, introduces q new character in little Cordell Hickman playing "Boy's' native friend.
 The second smash hit on this pro- gram Is "The Devil Pay on" witt Osa Mason, J. Edward Bromberg and William Wright.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
By PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Stan Correspondent

HollyWood--All the motion plcs ture companies arc plunglng into programs of war pictures which, be- fore the deluge relaXes to a trlckle, probably will have the fans clam bring for comedy and romantic re. lief At least that's what happened when the United states entered the first World War.
 Here are most of the titles regis- tered to date-tltles to which stories will be fitted: Pearl Harbor," first claimed by Edward Small, and with three other outfits making later hids for At: Wings Over Hawai-, " Wings Ovas the Pacific and Wings Over AlaBka" Sunday in Hawaii "The Yellow Peril" i" "The Yellow Menace" and Secret Agent of Japan"
 Then there are Aloha Means Goodby," Men for the Fleet" "Llytening Post" "Yanks Over the Burma Road" Wings of Defense" !" "The Bombing of Honolulu" "Pagachute Nurse" and She's in the Army Now" the latter about women in defense.
 LEADS LIST
 First new war script to go Into produstlon is Republics Remember Pearl Harbor," with 20th.FoX quick ly following with Secret Agent of Japan" Alfred Hitchcock Is direct- ing Q previously prepared creepy joepy, "The saboteur,' and will give it O few current twistS, Pacific Biaekout" IS . new title slapped on Paramount's already completed Midnight Angel"
 Among scripts being revised to in- ciude up.to-date developments aro Mox's "Dakar," which will be back grounded In e Japanese port in- stead of the ench-Afrlean base; and Last Outpost" filmed by Par amount in i936 and now being re- jlggered Into Q story of the gallant defense of Wake Island. "A Tommy in the U. s. A." which was to have been a sort of companion piece to "A Tank in the R, A. F.", now will get Q title change and c stronger story dealing with this whole contl- nent's aviation -tralning effort.
 So, ay movie-goers, you can sec what you're in for - especially since dozens of other war stories, as yet untitled, are being prodded through the typewriters.
 PATRIOTIC POOL
 More than 1000 screen and publlc- fly writer's among the studios arc being organized into pool Of lit- erary talent and have pledged their services to all government agencies. They'll write scripts for special 5ilms and patriott: radio dramatiza- tiong, also all sorts of speeches and pamphlets.
 Among new goVernment-spon. ogd pictures will be e series of ia or i2 civilian protection" bor.a to be made and distributed
 ckly aS possible throughout W ation's target areaS'-the e west coasts, and gulf cloties NQ pod studies will help make Hael hem, and there are to be two Spt public instruction films ex- panug biackout precautions, air laA ielters and the Ike; also In. aH ve pictures to be shown in the u g of air raid wardens anc Qa .ivilian defense forces.
 30isWood contractors were quick fU ht advantage Of local uneaSlneSs &gaJ bombings, and the trade n7per blossomed with ads offering aelta -rs built to |" official" spec
 ens.
 directors, set designers, mode 1hft-i and special effects experts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
|In Hollywood

arc being recruited for camouflNge planning in this region, and that specialists in illusion may be able to show the Army q few tricks, Most of the studios also are preparing to camouflage themselves. Chief ranger Is that the bog soundetaoinshrdlu is that enemy flyers might mistake big sound stage buildings for alir- plane hangers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
HUNTER HUMILIATED

Kenna, N. M., tUP)-CaTying c powerful, long-range rifle, c. II. Thurman drove 160 miles to the mountains to 30 deer hunting. His young son and another boy wandered to the outskirts of Kenla carrying small .22-caliber rifles. The boys re- turned home with two huge deer. Thurman came home empty-handed. He refused to be quoted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
CHRISTMAS PARTY
 GIVEN CHILDREN

Members of the Rosary society were hosts Tuesday afternoon to the children of St. Margaret's paro- chial school. The annual Christ
 mas tree party was staged in the auditorium of the school. The proS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
0DDITY

Due to the fact that magnetic poles do not coincide with tho geo. graphic poles, only along an area running from the Great Lakes to Florida does 6 compass point to true north in tho United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
SPARTAN MISS

Priscilla Lane hasn't missed Q morning dip in her pool since 1t was completed three months ago, al. though the weather has been real nippy of recent mornings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
THOROUGHBRED

Barbara Jo Allen, Vera Vague of the air lanes and TOW in the film, Larceny, Inc" owns up to the real name of Marian. Her father named her after race horse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

gram was formally opened with tic children singing silent Night" Each class was assigned to present special feature. Songs, recIte- tions and military dances were en- joyed. The pupils in the sixth grade were accompanied in their song by clarinet
 Rev John Conlan was in attend ance was extended greetings to thl youngsters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
LAND OF THE sOYIETs

Sixteen federated Socialist repub- lies make up the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. They cover an area of s,8l9,7oi square miles, or ore- sixth of the worlds inhabitable land area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
NO so DUMB

Ed Brophy, who plays dumb roles on the scren, including his current part in Larceny, 1nc,," has q law degree from the University of Vir- ginda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
Hollywood Gossip
BETH YEAR

Edward c. Robinson is celebrat- ing his 2Sth year on sage and screen. His first role was "sato" in "Paid in Full" produced in 1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
NEW nECoRATIONH

Richard Whorf, an artist as well as an actor, has covered the walls of Ann sheridRn'g dressing room with sketches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26
IN THE SWIM

Dorothy Kelly owes her Warner contract to Q swim she took in the surf at Santa Monica, The right people saw her,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

basebal ltfat Joe Di Maggio auto- graphed for him Oil the rnantel in his art exhibit room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

Edward c. Robinson has put the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-26

Haiti is growing sufficient cane to produce 10000 tons of sugar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Knudsen Names N. E.
 Defense Coordinator
Albert M. Creighton of Boston Appointed District
 Comprises All New England But Fairfield County

Boston, April g. (SpeciaD-To further the greatest and speediest production job ever undertaken in the United States or any other country, William s. Knudsen. direc- tor general of the Office of Produc- ton Management, in March, l94l, appointed Defense Coordinators for the various Federal Reserve Districts of the United States.
 Albert M. Creighton of Boston was appointed Coordinator for the First Federal Reserve District, com- prising all New England except Fairfield county, Connecticut.
 To inform manu-acturers and the New England public of the broad purposes of this new service, the Coordinator has issued a compre- hensiye booklet titled Mobilize Men and Machines for the Arsenal of Democracy"
 It is designed first to impress upon manufacturers and the New England public at large the nagni- tude of the defense job. It en- phasizes that New England is section of the country with skilled men and machines still unutilized to the full. This region has mil- lions of feet of available floor space, plants which have fallen idle, and a supply of engineering and tech- nical talent.
 Appointment of the Coordinator means that OPM has been decen- tralized; that a Clearing House of Information relative to the securing of defense contracts or sub-con- tracts or sub-contracts has been set up here in New England: that manufacturers no longer have to go to Washington to fnid out where and how they may obtain defense work.
 Primary contractos are urged to sub-contract more work. The Co., ortiinator can assist them in find- ing facilities and can aid in bring ing together those seeking produc- ton facilities and those desirous Of securing work. 4t lS uiV pW pvSo VI oAAS ~A@'SS the Coordinator also to cooperate with the Federal Reserve bank. the R. F. 0. and commercial banks throughout New England in the en- deavor to have financing arranged arranged for manufacturers eligible to produce defense work but need- ing working capital.
 New England, 1t Is stated, has received roughly l4 per cent of de- fense contracts let for S,,ne, 1904, to March 8. i94i. Billions of dollars more of contracts are due to be re- leased soon, covering a much wider range of materials of war than those already placed. This will give New England an opportunity to play @ larger part in defense production.
 The Coordinator declares that 1t is not the purpose to dupli- cate the valuabel work already done in New England by various or- ganiza tions, including state coinmis- sions. in plant surveys and ascer- tainment of available facilities. Rather 1t Is his job to coordinate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
EUREKA CHAPTER. .INDUCTS STAFF.
Daniel G. Taylor Becomes Most Excellent High
 Priest of Lodge

The Eureka chapter, Royal Arch Masons, installed Daniel G. Taylor as most excellent high priest at the Masonic temple last night, succeed ing Paul Reed.
 Other Officers who were installed last night are: King, Clarence c. Ford; scribe, Louis Wenzel; treasur- CT, George E. Iron; secretary, Charles E. Wirth; captain of hosts, Oscar o. Normand; principal so- journer, George R. Angrave; royal arch captain, Charles E. Henion; trustees, Walter L. Wood, Frank Jones and Charles M. Brooks; mem- Der fo Masonic Temple Corp, for three years, James w. Burhoe.
 The following were installed as appointive officers: Wales F. Mei- singer, third veil; Charles Reit- dyke, second veil; Alfred R. Mad doX, first veil, and Excellent George E. Kilborn, sentinel.
 Excellent Harold c. Finlay off, ciated at the installation. Assisting him were Grand Junior Steward Excellent James w. Burhoe who served as deputy grand marshal, and Excellent A. Horr, who acted as deputy grand chaplain.
 Guest of the evening was Eugene 1T. Ellis of Naugatuck, most ex- cellent grand high priest. Members from all parts of the state attended the ceremony in evening attire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Kathryn Adams puts in her time between scenes of UniverSalS "Sandy Steps Out" writing on @ bi- ography of her father.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
FAREWELL PARTY
 GIVEN INDUCTEE

A farewell party was recently ten- dered J. A. Grandpre of 563 North Main street, ct Guertin's inn, where friends and relatives presented him 6 purse. MT. Grandpre recently left for a years training with the United States army.
 Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. E. Grandpre, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Macdonald, MT. and Mrs. Omer Proulx, MT. and Mrs. Leo Groleau, MT. and Mrs. Frank Lewis, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Leveque, Mir. and Mrs. Hector Guerton.
 MT. and Mrs. George Grandpre, J. A. Grandpre, Flora Macdonald, Roderick Macdonald, Miss Bredow. Miss Antoinette Grandpre. MT. and Mrs. E. Grandpre, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Bill Andy.
 Also, Mrs. Sara Macdonald, Mary Macdonald, Francis Ring, Dorothy Connor, Alfred Grandpre, Margaret Wrogg, Chris Grandpre. Blanche Cretella, MT. and Mrs. Michea Mon- touri, MT. and Mrs. A. Grandpre Robert scullay and Jean Stansch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
NEW GUARD UNITS
 NOW IN SERVICE
Colonel Averill Officiates At Ceremonies - Major
 Peter Fox Takes Charge

Cos. F and c, Waterbury units of the new Connecticut state guard, were formally mustered into service last night ct the state armory on Field street. Col. Ernest R. Averill, chief of staff, presided at the Ger. enonieS.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully praised the members Of the guard for their patriotism and offered them the gratitude of the city for their will- ingness to serve. He expressed cons iidence that vacancies now existing in the ranks would soon be filled by able men, and suggested that men elegible for Selective Service join the guard to receive preliminary military training.
 The induction ceremonies were fol- lowed by 6 short drill. which was applauded by the audience of over 100 at the arlnory. The troops were commanded by Major Peter E. Fox, !n charge of the third battalion.
 In addition to Cos. F. and c, the headquarters unit and the head. quarters staff were also irlducted in- to service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

damages of ei0O0O for injuries in a fan at 80 walnut ssrest, Dec. i7. 1889.
 Carmlela Ahstasio, e6.O00, for ai- legged injuries resulting from Q fall at the intersection of North Main and West Main streets, Feb. 20, l04O.
 Marie Cocchiola Devino. 1iO,O00, for alleged injuries in a fall at the intersections of Field and Grand streets, on Feb. 2S, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
Walter WincheII
 On BrOadway

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
SUITS INVOLVING
 CITY WITHDRAWN

Three civil actions against the city of Waterbury totaling $25,000 were withdrawn from the docket of Common Pleas yesterday and set- tied out of court. Terms in each in- stance was not revelaed.
 In all cases, plaintiffs sought to recover for personal injuries as a result of falls on alleged defective sidewalks.
 Prank Porter of Waterbury, asked
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
NEW YORK HEARTBEAT

NEW YORK HEARTBEAT
 The Big Parade: George s. Kauf- man, the playwright, studying the scene at 18th Street and The Big Apple Moss Hart, his favorite collabber, studying the tardy ar- rivals at the saroyan premiere with studied contempt Margot Stew enson, the actress (you're welcome lady), amused at the item linking her to M. oabel, whi:c meander- ing along Broadway with her real Inspiration, Jerry 1T. Roosevelt, no kin to the Hyde Park people The divorced Anon Carters in the Stork Club-with somebody newer, somebody truer, etc." Frederick Crawford, standing in the rear of the Lyceum Theater until the cur- tain goes up and then going to his seat. (See item above re. M. Har) :. Jo Ann Savers, the darling of My Sister Eileen" in the NEG news room Sunday eve'g at 9-meet- ing her pals from Int1 News. United Press, Associated Press and The Lo- tions of Love Man Alice Faye on vth avenue, the center of Ah- traction : Doris Dudley point- ing out Broadway Rose and observ- ing: "The poor mans Honeychile Wilderl" Flaw! The Richard Kollmars Dorothy Kilgallen), who will be three in July.
 Sallies in Our Alley: Carl Sand- burg visited the Stork for the first time the other night with L. Lyons, the Albany lobbyist The Pulit- Fer Prize winner, biographer, his- torian and Great Man was intro- duced to Sherman Billingsley, the prop, who nodded "Iy'ya" and walked on MT. Lyons followed Mir. Billingsley and whispered: '"That's Cari Sandburg-the writerl'' "Yeah?" said the Sam Gold wyn of E. 53rd street, well, tell him to mention the Stork Club once in a while" Some of his friends were chatting about New Yorker editor Harold Ross and his bride T see," said one of them, they are shouting at each other already" "Yes," was the reply, tits Winchell's Revengel"
 Melnos of a Midnlghter: Over at Club 18 one of the bit-playing gals from Panama Hattie" was showing off stepping on everybody's punch lines Frankie flyers, the squelcll expert. finally stopped her with: '"There she is. folks. Panama Ham. 1iiel" .. z. When the Marx Freres call 1t quits after their next flicker Groucllo and Harpo will be rich Chico, instead of sticking to the worries with the black keyes, fooled around with the worries with the black spots Georgie Price and Cam Marshall (the rich Washing ton laundryman's little girl) are just as humid here as they were at the Roney Plaza pool deck After seven years of trying every day, q horse-player hit . four-horse long. shot parlay. But the bookie blew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Gov. Robert A. Hurley has is. sued g proclamation designating May 1 as Child Health Day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

all these efforts and assemble all this information at one focal point.
 The booklet cites specific cases of what manufacturers here are doing in connection with defense work and sub-contracting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
LegisLative NelUs
(NEA Radiophoto)

with the federal government in the sale of defense bonds and de- fense stamps. Speedy a3tion had been recommended by Bank Con- missioner Walter Perry in order to allow banks to be ready to start the program May l.
 State Capitol, Hartford, April 23-The Senate today received a House-approved bill requiring judges of probate to file with the secretary of state each year an accounting of their receipts and expenditures. The bill also au- thOrizes the annual probate as. sembly to draw up rules of practice and procedure for the probate courts.
 The bill, approved by the ju- dietary committee, was a sub. stitute for . measure which would have placed all probate judges on 2 straight salary basis and eliminated the present fec system.
 State Capitol, Hartford. April 23 An increase of $2,O00 900 an- nually in the appropriation for dirt roads Is provided in a bill which the General Assembly's committee on roads, bridges and rivers took up at public hear ing this afternoon.
 The bill is sponsored by the Connecticut Rural Roads Im- provement association, and has the backing of several other or- ganizations.
 Tho committees on national defense and military affairs were to hold a hearing this aft ernoon on a bill by Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney of Waterbury pro- vlding state funds for the erec- ton of memorials to war vet- erans who are buried abroad or listed as missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
RARELY USED

Station masters have authority to change a trains schedule to acc commodate Q passenger who is late, This authority. however rarely is used, and only in an exceptional case of known necessity, such as permitting 8 patient to be taken to a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23
tBy Democrat Legislative Reporter)


 State Capitol, Hartford, April 23. Opening of @ branch office of the state motor vehicle depart inent in Torrington is being sought by Litchfield county legis- lators. It Is planned to adopt a resolution asking the appropria- tons committee to make available an additional $i0,000 to the de- partment to meet the costs in- volved.
 Senator Thomas Curtin of Tor rington and Rep. Walter Howe of Litchfleld are leaders of the move, which is said to have the support of the motor vehicle department.
 Litchfield county is now the only county without a motor vehicle department office, and senators and representatives from the county claim that one is needed there.
 Gov. Robert A. Hurley has is. sued 2 proclamation designating May 1 as Child Health Day,
 Several prominent educators ap- pearedI before the education com- mittee yesterday to support legE- lation providing for more state funds for school aid in towns. They argued that 1t would tighten the tax burden of real estate own CTS.
 The House yesterday passed . bill restoring forfeited rights to Albert Daddona, of Oakville. The vote came after a favorable report from the committee on forfeited rights.
 An unfavorable report has been received in the House on a bill prohibiting the employment of married women by state, county or municipal governments. The measure was strongly opposed by Women's organizations.
 The Senate yesterday con. cured with the House fin pass ing . bill forbidding state policemen from accepting gifts. Passage had been supported by State Police Commissioner Ed ward J. Hickey.
 Under suspension of the rules yesterday, both chambers passed and sent to the governor a bill allowing Connecticut banks and savings institutions to cooperate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

Anne Nagel looking forward to August, when her fiance, Ensign John Rcbbson. will return from his pest in Java on @ short leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-23

"cub": Hes e mental minus mark" In Radio Franks: "What's he "a test-tube baby2" At Ar- Inandos: 'Theyre typical of Broad- way. They had a secret marriage and a front-page divorce" At Montparnasse: "No wonder she's so smooth--she's been handled 50 much" . At Barney Gallant's: "She's the kind who can get any, thing from a man except some rec spect" Tn Village Vanguard: "Her figure Is the sort your eyes like to hold hands with" .. At The 48th Street Tavern: "Amelli- can ostrich who stick head in sand invite kick in pants" -. In Lirdy's Get @ load of that one. She wears 0 girdle instead of a saddle" {. At La Conga: Have you heard what Hitler's folks said the day he was born? They didn't say any, thing -- they just wagged their tailsl"