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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
. HARRISON IN HOLLYWOOD...
RY PAuL HARRISON

(NEA Service Staff. COrreSpOndent)
 Hollywood =. "Golly!" exclaimed Private Kenneth wilkinson. "You know, some of the fellas used to kid me about going to movies all the time. But this. is what I get for 1t. Golly!"
 The champion movie goer of the United States Army waved toward crowed set on RKO's Stage 2. The gesture included, by implica- tion, all that he had seen for several days past: every studio and almost every star; 8 big premiere and party at Ciro's; luncheonS in his honor, with big producers and Will Hays making speeches; all the news reels taking his picture; chauffeured limouSines, and suite at hotel in Beverly Hills. Golly!
 He had been obliged to buy 8 second autograph book, and it was almost filled. And when he went back to Camp Lewis, Wash, he'd have maybe a hundred pho- tographs that had been taken of him with different actors and actresses. Oh, yes-and the silver plaque which says that First Class Private Kenneth Wilkinson is the Army's No. movie fan. ~
 He was on 10-day leav visit ing his. father in La Gran 4, Ore, when it happened. A story got irl- to the papers about how the sol- dier had seen more than 300 mo- vies in 10 months. MT. Hays had written the commanding general, and the general telephoned Private Wilkinson to say that Hollywood wanted to meet him. T like to faint ed," recalled the small, red-headed; bestacled I9-year-old.
 READILY SUCKED UP
 The Army fixed him up with some uniforms that really fit, and with his divisional and regimental insig- mia, his pistol and rifle medals (marksman), and his first-class pri- vate's stripes, he looked fine. And he certainly didn't look like the same kid who, until his induction last Oc- tober, often hadn't had enough to eat, and who had spent six months in a state. tuberculosis sanitarium.
 T like pictures with a little mystery in 'em," he said when pressed for a choice, but he went on to name Deanna Durbin and Judy Garland as his screen favor ties. T also like Mickey Rooney" he added decisively. And Robert Stack, who is coming up fast. Fonda and Gable and Taylor. are all quite good"
 He said that he, personally, en- joys anti..Naz: films such as "Un- derground" and Man Hunt" but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
DEFEND AMERICA
 RALLY TONIGHT
Dr. Agar, Donald Rose MacAfee to Be Speakers;
 Taft to Preside

pr. William M. Agar, brother of the editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, Herbert s. Agar, will be one of the speakers tonight at the joint rally of the Committee to Defend America and Fight, For Freedom, Inc, in Temple hall.
 Dr. Agar is a graduate of Prince totn University, and at various times has been associated with the facul- ties of both Yale and Columbia Uni versailles. Since 1885 he has been headmaSter at the Newman school in Lakewood, N. J., and has written numerous volumes on education geology and other sciences. During the World War, Dr. Agar served as a pilot, and was subsequently, em- ployed in the capacity of a geologist for the Anaconda Copper Co.
 Another speaker tonight will be Donald Ross MacAfee, native New Englander, and member of the France Forever committee. MT. MacAfee has but recently returned from France, where he served with the military forces of that nation during the NaZi invasion. Since his World War experiences with the A. E. F., MT. MacAfee has remained a profound observer of things French, and is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the ex- isting political, cultural and eco- homie status of that country.
 Horace D. Taft will open tonight's rally at 8 o'clock, and will preside as chairman for the remainder of the evening. Others on the plat form will be Clarence P. Cook, Chase Kimball, P. M. Huntington- Wilson and Walter L. Angle.
 A capacity turnout is expected as a result of the thousands of post cards mailed to residents of Water bury by the committee headquar- ters. In the event of an overflow throng a loudspeaker has been kept In readiness, and will be pressed into service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

for the majority of soldiers in the camps, he believes no picture is worth whoop without plenty of glamor. The camp theaters are in a continuous uproar when 8 pretty girl like Lamour or Landis or Grable Is on the screen. Whis- tling, you know, sand, wisecrackS." NO LADIES' MAN
 That ort of disorder is the reason why Wilkinson has seen only about 30 of his 3O0-plus pie lures at camp. He'd rather spend 35 cents for round-trip bus fare to Tacoma, and pay two or three times the admission Army theaters charge. It isn't that he dislikes the camp or the men; it's just that he doesn't gamble, or care for cards, or go with girls.
 Nobody coached Private Wilkin- son about what to say, or how to toss compliments to the players
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
MoUies Playing
 T0day
STATE

They've done 1t ssainl Yes folks Bud Abbott and Lou Costello have the town laugh happy once more and it's ell because of their sensa- taonal performances In their latest hit ..Hold That Ghost" which will continue showing at Warner's state theater for three more days.
 You knew you were seeing things In s,Buck Privates," and hearing thinps in "In The Navy; but you've seem nothing, heard nothing until voTI c4t A load of the laughs and roerTiment in sTaold That Ghost.n
 Featured in the big player roster. in addition to Abbott and Costello, gre such important marquee s.naness as Richard Carlson, Joan Davis. Mischa Auer, Evelyn AnAers, Shemp Howard, the Andrews SIS ers and Ted Lewis and his orchestra.
 That Abbott and Costello are des- tined to hold for some time to come ' inc high cinematic positions they have 50 suddenly gained, is clearly demonstrated by their rip-roaring contributions to this new hit.
 The famous comedy team ts in top form throughout fHold That Ghosts" unfoldment, leading their audiences from laugh to laugh in an unbroken chain. Carlson is excellent as the young doctor, sharing roc mantle honors with the beautiful and equally talented Evelyn Ankers.
 Joan Davis, Mischa Auer and Shemp Howard run a neck-and- neck race for secondary comedy hohors. Lewis and his crew are en- tertaining from start2to finish, while {. the Andrews Sisters show to better advantage than ever before.
 All in all Hold That Ghost" has all the, laughts, gags and lnerriments of "Buek Privates" and ''In The Na- w" rolled into one giant laugh hit so be sure to put 1t on your must" list and see it at the State before the closing performances Friday evening. Remember, regular State prices prevail Monday through Fri day evenings.
 The second big hit Of the program is Hello Sucker" with Hugh Her bert in the leading role. -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

& super hero instead of just aT- other punctured bundle of old clothes.
 Senator Danaher has read the citation of Bernard Early into the Congressional Record. He has found a way to make the public aware of the fact that Alvin York was not alone when he snagged those German prisoners in the Argonne. He wants Boards Iey'S record and citation now.
 It's a pleasure to know that we have people in Washington like John A. Danaher, even if we can- not always agree with them. It's a genuine lift to know that one of our Connecticut senators has his ear to the ground and knows what's happening outside the dizzy whirl of partisan politics. Senator Danaher is member of the Committee on Finance and you can write him about the high taxes, or Percy Beardsley, and know that your letter will be read.
 South Britain is known around the world. A local resident paid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
EIGHT GIRLS ENJOY
 POST SEASON VISIT

Approximately eight girls are registered for the supplementary five-day period at Girl Scout Camp Wequapauset, Waterville, which be- gan yesterday for the benefit of those who were unable to attend during the regular season, or who wish to continue certain camp &C., tivities.
 During the extension period, girls will have an opportunity at cost of ten cents a day, to participate in swimming, boating, archery and ping pong in sessions from 9:30 to II mornings or from 2 to 4:30 af- ternoons., No meals will be served.
 The staff at the camp includes Miss E. Eleanor Smith, Mrs. John Raymond, two Red Cross life guards and other assistants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
STRAND

Performances this evening at Warmers Strand theater conclude the engagements of Topper Re- turns" with Joan Blondell, Roland, Young and 'RocheSter"; also 'The Getaway" featuring Robert Ster- ling and Charles Winninger.
 Out of the Fog, ,sthe dynamic hit Strand patrons have been waiting for, makes its debut at that theater tomorrow with Ida Lupino and John Garfield, fiery outcasts of Sea Wolf, in co-Starring leads.
 In the new picture Garfield plays 8 hardboiled, undegenerate gangster but he wears good clothes and has pleasant manners. Miss Lupino, a good girl who thinks she wants ad- venture, is fascinated by Garfield s ruthlessness and his pseudo-sophis- tication and plans to runaway with him after Garfield completes his ''job", She doesn't know, naturally that a part of the "job" is the rob- bery of her own father who is a constant victim of the racketeer.
 Miss Lupino and Garfield offer several interesting new S1uS1ASnCS O1 romantic pairs in pictures. She is hot-tempered little lady in most of her roles, whether they show her as Woman of the Streets, g gum mans moll. of, a lady in the kitchen. Garfield is a more gentle type of person but packs plenty of punch behind his quiet demeanor. He can be hard and he can be very gentle and women like him either way, as evidenced by his sensational rise to top movie popularity.
 An excellent cast has been lined up in support of the two stars. It includes Thomas Mitchell, Eddie AL bert, John Qualen, Aline MacMa- hon, George Tobias, and Leo Cor cey.
 Adventure in Washington" CO., starring Herbert Marshall and Vir- ginia Bruce is the co-feature of the i, program.
 At the start of a physicians .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

other day that proves they do. Senator J hn A. D a n ah e r, our illustrious l Ia W = m a k e r from Meriden, writes that he wants to ex- tend his assit- ance in our ef- forts to obtain recognition for Percy Boards ley, the man who made York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

he met. He's awfully candid. At the RKO luncheon, where he sat between Will Hays and Y. Frank Freeman, head of the Producers Association and arch enemy of double features, the latter asked the soldiers opinion of dual bills. ''I think they're swelll" said Wilk- inson. T always see 8 double fea- tlIre."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Rv LEON KAY

United Press Staff Correspondent
 With the Third Army in Louisi- ana and Texas, Aug. 26-(UP)- Sixty thousand Blue troops today were in imminent danger of being encircled and 'annihilated" by 130,- poo attacking Reds.
 The Reds second armored divi- sion captured the Blues supply base at Mansfield, La., last night and disrupted their communications Threatened by a Red attack from the rear, Blue headquarters were moved to Robilene, La.
 Red cavalry on the east flank pushed Blue outposts to Boyce, La., while the Red infantry, in the cen ter, threatened the Blues around Simpson, La.
 The Reds have demonstrated that the high maneuverability of an arr mored striking force can overcome well organized defense lines. Although the Second Armored division was criticized by Lieut. Gen. Walter Krueger for careless ness and impetuosity1 in the first phase of the maneuvers, 1t contin- ues to lead the mechanical show.
 caught up with Red tank out fits in Texas yesterday morning By II a. m., they had reached a bridge across the Sabine river at Logansport, La. One span of this bridge had been mined" by the Blues, but Red engineers repaired it in two hours and Red tanks rolled on into Logansport, com pletely outfianking the Blues on the west.
 The Reds left their bivouac about 2 a. m. yesterday, and by II a. m.--- nine hours-they had advanced more than 160 miles. That is about three-fourths as fast as I saw sim liar, but much more highly trained and experienced German columns travel in Jugoslavia last spring, in a danking drive from Bulgaria to cut of Serbian forces from the British in Greece.
 Enter End Division On March
 The entire Second Division was on the march and it was thrilling sight. It stretched on the highway from Jasper, Tex, to Mansfield. La, about 12O miles. First came light tank reconnaissance elements, with engineering units, followed by con- meeting files of motorcycle scouts, arnored scout cars and armored half track weapon carriers mounting light and heavy machine guns. Then followed supporting units of light tanks and reserves of medium tanks, with engineering units carry ing pontoons on trucks.
 These units were followed by the main body of light and medium tanks, motorized infantry and half tracks towing 75 m. m. guns and 1s5 m. m. howitzers. Finally came supply columns, motorized Kitchens and maintenance units.
 Dust and black. greasy smoke from tank exhausts covered the road as in real war, but aviation, which would have completed the ni1ture, wsa lacking.
 The division theoretically pre-. ssutad an excellent target for enc GIsF dive bonnbers, but none ape paarea me soldiers are nov. heW-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Second, Third Armies
 ! Fought Hard Battles
I3O,OOO 'Red Troops" Attacking 6O,OOo Blue Forces on Arkansas BattefeIds; Sight Real Thriller
RH United Pressl

The Second and Third armies fought hard practice battles in Arkansas Louisiana and Texas today Almost 100000 men of the Second Ays Seventh Corps withdrew Corps theoretically heavily ounumbered but because the withdrawal was the important part of the maneuver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26


 George Mclaughlin starts on a well-earned vacation soon and has every intention of visiting Camp Devens. George will see the First Division, if Roosevelt doesn't ship them to Dakar or Moscow first He'll hear the sunset gun and watch real soldiers stand Retreat. The First will be something for him to remember, always, just as we remember the Old First The best outfit except our own, in any mans army.
 The First Division has a re- markable record. When lesser outfits hit a snag and Jerry was putting over much more than they could send back in the way of slaughter, you'd get an order along about Sund0wn; "Get your ammo up early. Clear the roads. The First is coming in!" And when the First shouIdered into some weak sector, you could figure that flank was safe and that Jerry was going to get a mauling that he'd long remember.
 The First, as you may know, captured Sedan. They corraled the entire staff of the Rainbow Division and moved across their front just to get in the final knockout punch. When Sedan fell, the Hun counldn't sign an Armis- tice fast enough. Later, the First hiked overland to the Rhine coun- try where they policed the area for about year. The First Div ision never had Dunkirk to crow over. They never had to retreat. They never met an enemy they couldn't destroy, and their record was made despite a lack of tanks, planes, and about every other nec- essity for warfare except guts. Watch the First in the current war. When the dust settles, you'll find the lads with the Big Red One out there where the diplomats and politicians wrangle over the spells GAS for Mclaughlin, well, if he has to enlist, we hope he tries the First. A member of that outfit doesn't take anyone's dust.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
(BY BILL .GARRIGUs)

Don't kid yourself that Yankees don't stand together. We got a swell letter from Washington the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
South Britain Briefs

a visit to 3 museum in Mexico and there, big as life. and twice as handsome, was 3 garnet from Lyme Greens old garnet mine. We wish that museum had g photograph of MT. Green. Such picture would do a lot to cement relations between this country and the republic below the Rio Grande. If you have a photo of Lyme, send 1t to Mexico and show those greasers what 8 real Yankee looks like.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

The second armored division of the Third Army in Louisiana and Texas captured the enemy's supply base and disrupted with communica- tions. The second armored division is part of 130,000 Red troops attack ing 60,0O0 Blue troops, who are fight ing a delaying action.
 The dispatches of veteran United Press war correspondents, Richard c. Hottelet and Leon Kay, with the Second and Third armies, respec- lively, follow:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Places i'm Five Events


 Eric Pape of Guernseytown road, placed in five events at the Beth lehem Horse Show given for Bun- dles for Britain Sunday.
 Riding his horse Dauntless he took first place in the Hunters; second in the Jumpers; third in the Local Hunters; third in the Pairs of Hunters and sixth in the AhSa Medal event.
 Former Resident Dies
 Mrs. Edwardine (Gauthier) La Rose, of 285 South Main street, Waterbury, who died Sunday af- ternoon at St. Mary's hospital, was a former resident of WatertoWn and well known by many Water town people.
 Mrs. LaRose came to Water town as a young girl, moving here from Canada with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Alexander Gauthier, and her brothers and sisters. The fam fly resided in the eastern section of town for many years, and Mrs. LaRose moved to Waterbury at the time of her marriage.
 Surviving Mrs: LaRose are her mother, three sons and two Sis- ters of Waterbury. a sister in Ter ryville, one brother in Canada, and a brother, Ernest Gauthier of Woodruff avenue, Watertown.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row morning at 8:l5 from the Mul- vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, Waterbury, to St. Anne's church where requiem high Mass will be celebrated at g o'clock Burial will be in the family plot Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Funeral Services Today

Funeral services for Frank Bar auskas (Burhout) who died in Wa terbury last Saturday, were held this morning from the Deliniks funeral home to St. Joseph's church, Waterbury. Burial was in the fam fly plot in Calvary cemetery.
 MT. Barauskas, a resident of Wa terbury for 42 years and active in Brooklyn community affairs, was the father of Mrs. Timothy Ahearn of Echo Lake road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
BY RICHARD c. HOTTELET Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent)

bX RIChAhD U. HUI 11ELE1
 United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 With the Second Army in Arkan- saS, August 26. - (UP) - Almost 100000 soldiers of the seventh corps tell back today before a superior enemy to new, favorable positions south of Terre Rouge Creek.
 Theoretically, the enemy (Red) forces were superior to the seventh corps tBlue forces) by to 5 odds. Because the withdrawal, under strict blackout conditions, was the princi- pal part of the maneuver, the sev- enth corps actually contained more men.
 The Blues held their positions until sundown by determined fight ing, and then began to withdraw, with heavy rear guard action de- laying Red pursuit.
 All efforts were made to preserve absolute secrecy and elaborate pre- cautions were taxen against sur prise. Driving back and forth through the maneuver area, I saw anti-tank guns everywhere. They were pointed backward as well as forward and to the Hanks to guard against a mechanical assault which the European wars have taught may strike at any point, even far behind the lines.
 With the north flank of the Blues protected by the Little Missouri river, most artillery and anti-tank equipment not used in delaying the main enemy body was stationed to- ward the south OefO flank, which was held by New York's 27th divt- sion.
 Enemy Forces Gathering
 The air corps arm reported enemy mechanized forces assembling north of the Little Missouri river, and of- fees feared the Reds might attempt concerted attack on both Blue Hanks before the new positions were fully consolidated. Dive bombers patroled enemy zones of concentra- tion during the night, bombing and machine gunning mechanized and enemy forces.
 Although night withdrawal un- der pressure from stronger enemy is a most difficult maneuver, the seventh corps, with a weeks exper- fence in the field, carried it out smoothly. There was minimum of noise and no confusion. Trucks kept their distances and camou- fiaged defense points were invisible.
 The present phase of the maneu- vers ends tomorrow, and marks the end of inter-corps maneuvers in preparation for the September war games between the second and third armies. Lieut.-Gen. Ben Lear will take command of the maneu- vers on Aug. 28. and they will be shifted southward. around Camden and Eldorado, Ark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

ever. learning to spread their cole tlmns, and, when halted, take aaei- ter in forests and fieids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Watoak Girls to Meet

WatOak Girls to Meet
 The Watoak Girls Fife, Drum and Bugle corps will hold their weekly meeting Wednesday eve ming at o'clock. The meeting will take place at 54 Cutler street, and in case of rain will be held on Thursday evening.
 This weeks meeting will be cn important one, as plans will be made to attend two or three more drum corps meets before the end of the season.
 Any member who wishes to at- tend these meets must be present at Wednesday nights meeting.
 Personals
 John Haddad of Main street has gone on motor trip to Canada. Mrs. Haddad, who has been spend ing the past two weeks in Canada, will return to Watertown with MT. Haddad.
 Mrs. Etta Walton, who has been spending some time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Gris- wold of Woodbury, has returned to her home on Hamilton avenue.
 Private Wyland Rix, stationed at Fort Michie, was the weekend guest of his uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. Glen Dustin of Chestnut Grove.
 Mrs. John Peterson and her daughter, Lois, of Hamilton avenue have been visiting at Pawson Park where they were guests at the sum- mer home of Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Hadley Of the Taft School.
 Mrs Eric Pape and her son, Robert have returned to their home on Guernseytown road from . mo- tor trip through Maine and the White Mountains.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
DOUBLE BIRTHDAY
 OBSERVANCE HELD
Mothers of Mir. and Mrs. Harry FIeisher HOnOred;
 LaROse Funeral
WATERTOWN
 Mrs. stephen Canty, COrre- spOndent, Tel. WatertOwn 1906

Watertown, Aug. 26--Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fleisher entertained at a double birthday celebration at their home on Woodbury road last Sum day In honor of MT. Fleisher'S mother, Mrs. Bessie Fleisher of Wa tertown, and Mrs. Fleisher's moth CT, Mrs. Elaine Quittner of New York.
 A birthday dinner party was giv- en at noon and in the evening the guests enjoyed hot dog and hamburg roast on the lawn. Those present at the celebration were Mrs. Elaine Quittner, MT. and Mrs. Mon roe Segall, MT. and Mrs. Dick Schoenfeld and their daughters, Gloria and Beverly of New York; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fleisher and their sons, Bernard and Seymour, and Sol Luria of Waterbury; Mrs. Bessie Fleisher, MT. and Mrs. Har- " Fleisher, their daughter, Elaine, and son, Conrad, of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
Labor Day Wedding

Labor Day Wedding | Miss Lois Theresa Austin, daugh- ter of Mrs. Peter Austin and the late MT. Austin of Atwood court has chosen Monday, Sept. 1, as the date of her marriage to Roger Jo- seph Hebert, son of Mir and Mrs. Maurice Hebert of Westbury Park road.
 The wedding will take place in St. Johns church at g o'clock.