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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
STRAND

Ending this evening at Warmers Strand theater is kitty Foyle" starring Ginger Rogers; also The Saint in Palm Springs" with George Sanders and Wendy Barrie.
 If the international situation has you troubled and your rheumatism has you down, just forget your cares and worries and visit the Strand theater tomorrow afternoon when the sensational comedy Buck Pri- yates" arrives at that theater for an engagement of three days.
 Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, the serio- comic battlers of radio and stage share prominent spots in the new hit with The Andrews Sisters the boogie- -woogie girls of rhythm.
 Abbott and Costello portray a couple of misfit kids in khaki in the army of Buck Privates" and everything happens to them from K. F. duty to solitary" in the guard house, with Nat Pendleton their nemesis in the role of a hard-boiled sergeant.
 Also prominent in the cast are such favorites as Lee Bowman, Alan Cgirtiss and Jane Franzee.
 On the same big show is Fathers Son" picturization of Booth Tark- imgton story featuring Frieda Ines cort, Billy Dawson and John Litel.
 Tonight is the night when the giant midnight stage and screen show will be held at the Loew Poll kheater for the benefit of the Greek War Relief fund. Ten big acts and a sneak" preview of first run Hollywood hit will highlight the elaborate program. The show Is strictly a benefit performance and as being held in cooperation with Che Amusement Industry Division of the drive. Tickets are soc, tax exempt. mad may be purchased at tho Strand boxoffice or any local AManiaF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Ecuador Issue Pictures Empire Stote Building

THE worlds tallest structure, A the Empire State Building, enters stamp albums on Ecuador's New York Worlds Fair commence rative airmail above, released In seven values. The Eiffel Tower, Europe's highest, has appeared on French stamps.
 The Empire State Building Is 1248 feet high, has 102 stories above street level, two under- ground. A 200-foot mooring mast for Zeppelins tops the structure.
 Construction of the gigantic of- flee building was announced Aug. 30, 1929; first steel was set In place March 17, 1880; the cornerstone was laid by Alfred E. Smith, president of Empire State, Sept. l9, 1880, and the building was ready for occupancy on May 1, 1881. The Waldorf-Astoria hotel formerly occupied the site.
 The building has 6400 windows, seven miles of elevator shafts in which cars rise at 1900 feet per minute. The building houses 25,000 tenants, has sufficient floor space to shelter 80,000 persons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

that the girl was afraid of losing her job. You're going to in- firmary," she said quickly. Come on."
 But when they got to the elevators, Miss Ryan caught at Beatrice's sleeve. "No Don't take me up there. They-theyll find out what's the matter with me, and live got to keep on for a while :" Her blue eyes besought Beatrice, and her fln- gers plucked nervously. Please, Miss Davis"
 What is the matter with you2"
 "I-I'm going to have a baby. Oh, don't look like thatl I'm mar ried. I've been married for two years" Her eyes dropped. "Jim- my works in the shipping, and he doesn't make much, that's why we've kept 1t secret" She leaned against the wall and closed her eyes for moment. Promise not to tell. I'll be all right. I'll go back in minute"
 Pity swept Beatrice. I'm not the only one who's hiding things" she thought. But her secret seemed Insignificant beside the plight of this girl.
 Lets go to the intirmary any way. They'll only give you a sedative and let you lie down. I'm sure they--they couldn't tell. Say you went without lunch"
 q did" confessed Miss Ryan I'm saving for baby clothes and a crib" Her chin lifted. T would have been all right if 1t wasn't for that extra work, stooping to pick up stock and lifting my arms so much, rehanging things ."
 "Its not fair" Beatrice said quietly. "They shouldn't have let the other stock girl go."
 After she left Miss Ryan in the infirmary, she told Miss Dane briefly She's better, but she won't be back today"
 Miss Dane fumed about being shorthanded. Beatrice walked off and left her. What could she do for Miss Ryan, she wondered. The girl ought not to be standing on her feet all day, working. Yet she knew Miss Ryan would be back tomorrow. She'd stay until the very last minute. It was bar 'barous.
 "Why can't Q big store like this provide for such emergencies? Both she and her husband work here. Surely the store owes them something"
 She wondered If Grandfather had ever considered such situa- tions. She knew that If his atten- ton had been called to a young couple-any young couple, not just his own employes--in this fix, he'd have promptly presented them with the baby clothes and crib. But I can't do that. I'm just a salesgirl. She'd think I'd stolen the money. Anyway, I can't write a check now. They'd trace me"
 What did girls do to help each other girls without money, with out influence? Miss Getz sidled up to her. T know what ails Ryan," she said quietly. You can't fool an old hand like me. I've seen too many of 'em."
 Anthony Bradley was coming toward them. Beatrice whispered, |hurriedly, "I'll talk to you later"
 Anthony asked, What was the excltement?"
 "She skipped her lunch"
 oh" He rattled some sales slips in his hand. T have a class tonight. Would you - would you have dinner with me somewhere nearby, before I gop It you'd wait, I could take you home afterward.' "I'd love to-
 In the little restaurant, she wish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
CHAPTER XVII

Beatrice stared down at the girl on the floor. For a moment, she was % surprised and frightened she couldn't move. Miss Ryan's face was white, her eyes were closed, che was still as death.
 Toby cried, "Get somebody Get some waterl Do somethingl"
 But Miss Dane was already pushing aside the curtains, "How long does it take to-" she began testify. Beatrice;s face stopped her. s'What's happened?"
 Miss Ryan tainted" said Toby.
 Miss Dane rushed forward. 'Everything happens to mel" she cried in irritation. "The depart- ment's mobbed, nobody does any, thing, stocks in mess, shipments don't come in on time - and now thisl"
 I'm sure she couldn't help it." Toby snapped. "Or do you think she's faking?"
 "Go away" Miss Dane made Q distracted lunge, and peered down at the unconscious girl. Get some water. Phone for the nurse." She began to rub Miss Ryan's wrists, almost impatiently. Haven't I trouble enough with those contin- gents they wished on me? And not an l0 in black, and I have to see that girl from advertising in a min- utel How can get up a decent ad with all this going onp"
 There were little beads of mois- ture on Miss Ryan's upper lip. Her nose looked pinched. Beatrice said, T think she ought to have Q doctor"
 "You thinkl" screamed Miss Dane, still roughly massaging Miss Ryan's limp wrists. You thinkl What were you doing in here, anyway? Get out on the floor, wait on somebody" She added, 'The girl probably didn't have any lunch that's all"
 Today was pay day, Beatrice remembered. The envelopes would- mt be distributed until nearly clos ing time. Perhaps, she thought pity ingly, Miss Ryan had not had lunch money.
 Toby came back with water. s'Lift her up. I'll see if I can pour 1 some down her throat" Beatrice said, "Whiskey would be better"
 "Oh, give 1t to mel" Miss Dane snatched the glass and dashed 1t into the postrate girls face.
 There was gasp, @ moan, and Miss Ryan's head moved slowly from side to side. At last, slowly, her eyes opened. She stared up at them. She winced, and tried painfully to rise.
 Beatrice knelt beside her, swift iy. "You're i'll, don't try to get up. We'll send for doctor"
 "Nonesensel" snapped Miss Dane. @fIelp her up. She can walk to the elevator, can't shep Take her to the infirmary." She looked at Miss Ryan with ill-disguised dis- gust. "The busiest day we've had in weeks, and you faint!"
 "I-everything went black -" Miss Ryan whispered. I'm all right now, though She tried to stand without leaning on Beatrice, q can go back on the floor"
 With Q shock, Beatrice realized
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29
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SECRET CODES
 Tn wartime, and in peacetime, too, governments turn to codes for the transmission of important mes- sages to keep them secret from anyone who might intercept them Here are some secret messages, em- ploying three sepaarte codes for you to decipher.
 1. GsRH MzGRLM RH HKv- M3VRMT YROORLMH ULI W. UVMHv. (Clue: try s for H, Q for J, E for V, etc.)
 2. TIP sdBs MPs PMF DENIS xJKK AT OBJC EPQ SQJAVSF (Watch out; a different code is used this time)
 8. FIRST ALL GIVE THIS THANKS AND THEN HEAVEN WILL TOO. (Answer Is Q movie title.
 |,. Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

YESTERDAY: Bee begins to henrn more about Huntlnton's and the way the store controls many lives. vera's love afRalr Is bnIked by Huntlngt0n's. After . particularly busy day, one of the stock girls faints. Toby shouts for Bee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-29

A SHOOK FOR THE DUCHESS
Evening star., 1941-01-19

girl jump into the center of the
circle and begin to dance. They
face each other, but never touch.
Soon another couple joins them, to
be followed by still another and an
other until the circle has widened
to a maximum and dozens of couples
are sWaying and gyrating to the
heightening tempo Of the drums.
Fish Buried as Climax.
Carnival festivities are not con-
fined to the night, for in the day.
time there are paradeS Of floats,
children's parades and innumerable
grou< of masqueraders roaming
gaily through the streets of the city.
The closing ceremony of the car
nival is the "burying of the fish"
which takes place at the Union
Club, carnival headquarters for the
upper-claSS PanamanianS. The
closing ceremony takes place at SUM-
rise in the beautiful terrace dance
floor of the club, overlooking the
Pacific. A fish is brought in resting
on a small table and led in
solemn procession around the patio.
The queen and all her court follow
behind, entoning appropriate en-
carnations. After all the traditional
ceremonies are completed the fish
is thrown over the side of the ter
race into the ocean just as the sun
rises over the Pacific, and the car
nival is ended.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Panama Carnival
Time Brings Out
Native Dances
Open-Air Dance Floor
Couples Perform to
Fust and Slow Tempos

NEW YORK, Jan. 18-Central
Americas gayest Mardi Gras-car-
nival time in Panama-pluS faSclnat-
ing glimpses of the Canal, OF ruins
dating back to the ear of conquiS-
tadors and buccaneers, and primitive
Indian dwellings in the beautiful San
Bias Islands, will be among the con-
trasting sights of a special tour
party to Panama, conducted by
Jungle Jim" Prince, well-knoWn ex-
plorer, author and lecturer.
The tour-party will leave New
York February IA, arriving in Fana-
ma just before the start of the
carnival. There for three days they
will listen to the Intoxicating
rhythms of Panama s carnival music,
see lovely senoritas in the beautiful
gold and lace "pollera" costumes
dancing the cumbia, the tamborito
and the punta, and participate in
all the gay revelry of Ciudad
Panama.
In Lace and Gold.
The national costume of the bellies
of Panama, and the one most COM
monty seen in the streets and clubs
of the city during carnival times
is the pollera. 1t consists of full
skirt with inserted tiers of exquisite
antique Spanish lace, and a shawl
effect founced capelet blouse, richly
hand-embroided. Bunches of golden
temeleques clustered at each side
of the head, to frame the face,
complete the costume Tradition
DEGREES that only gold ornaments
be worn with the pollera, and so the
girls use a heavy chain hanging
down to the waist, or golden brace
lets.
On the second night of celebra-
ton Panama's Queen of the Carnival
visits the toldos set up in the streets.
There are about so or 60 of these
improvised open-air dance floors, all
gaily Illuminated by colored lights
and each boasting a native orchestra.
1t is in these toldos that the native
dances can be seen at their best.
The cumbia is a slow rhythmic
dance done by the light of softly
burning candles held in the hands
Of the dancers. for when the cumbia
music begins all other lights in the
toldos go out. The tamborito is a
faster dance done TO the booming
Of tom-toms. First a SWaying cir
Gle is formed. Suddenly man and
Evening star., 1941-01-19
BY JACQUES FUTRELLE,
Travel Editor.

Flgrimages to the deep South
have more than Gone With the
Wind" atmosphere, exquisite charm
and heartfelt graciousness. True,
these are the intangible beauties
that draw the Northern visitor.
But, timed to catch the elaborate
flower gardens in their loveliest
spring colors, the glimpses inside
the high-ceilinged mansions of
ante-bellum Dixie serve as a har-
binger of a more hopeful season.
spring.
Cities that conjure up memories
Of by-gone and dearly treasured
days-Mobile. Vicksburg, Natchez-
are springs gateway into America,
and travellers, drawn by the COM
paratively recent pilgrimage n:stom,
meet the season there. Already the
time has come for us, living in a
region free of neither SHOWS or
chilling temperatures, to make travel
plans toward this phase of the
Southland.
The more famous of the pilgrim
ages begin early in March and con-
tinue into April. Hospitable Nachez,
Miss, is one of the first to open its
doors to genuinely interested stran-
gers who have acquired deep
reverence for the surroundings in
which the hopes of the Confederacy
slowly, fatefully died The Natchez
pilgrimage begins March and con-
tinues through April 6, divided into
two sections. The first part of
visiting program. sponsored by the
Pilgrimage Garden Club, lasts
through March %; that of the
Evening star., 1941-01-19

admission of firearms is obtained
beforehand from the commissioner
of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police at Ottawa"
Granted permission to operate
buses over the Pennsylvania turn
pike between Harrisburg and Pitts
burgh, Pennsylvania Greyhound
Lines began the service January 8
for New York-St. Louis schedules.
Use of the turnpike, l60-mile super
highway, permits the company to
reduce the time between the two
cities by more than two hours,
making the journey only four hours
and As minutes long.
At Pittsburgh, the line makes
connection with Chicago and Cleve-
land bus schedules, and at Harris
burg passengers bound for WASH
ington and Philadelphia will be
transferred.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
'Sqmbo Evenings
PopuIorize Music
Of Brazil inU. S.

NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-Brazilian
popular music is gaining a strong
foothold in the United States enter
tainment world
Band leaders, singers and dancers
are giving more prominent place
on their programs to the "samba." 1"
which first was introduced in this
country by Carmen Miranda, the
popular Brazilian singer.
"Samba evenings" in New York
night clubs and at other amusement
centers are reported TO be receiving
an enthusiastic reception from pa
irons. The trend has brought ma
tive Brazilian performers to this
country to join the "samba" craze
and entertainers of the United
States have gone to Brazil to acquire
hrst-hand knowledge of the "samba' -
Evening star., 1941-01-19
The Travellers Notebook
Winters Calendar Moves On to Time for
Planning Home and Garden PIgrimoges
To Ante-BeIIum Cities in the Deep South

Natchez Garden Club opens March
% and closes April 6.
Some years ago a few Vicksburg
women founded the Vicksburg Pill
grlmage Club to permit visitors
authentic glimpseS of local color in
the battle-Scarred river port Mis-
sissippi city. They fashioned the
tour on a leisurely, no-set-program
series of trips in which the visitor
is given a preview description of the
historic places, then decides what he
wishes to see. The guides-young
matrons, college girls and debutanes
charge an hourly rate, while fees
are set for each home. This year, the
Vicksburg pilgrimage will be held
from March l through April 6.
Other pilgrimages to gardens and
ante-bellum homes are held at:
Columbus, Miss.-April 4, 5 and 6.
Holly Springs, Miss.-April 20, 81,
%, and 23
New Orleans-Spring Fiesta, March
16 through March 80.
Laurel, Miss-Chemurgic Trek,
March through April 6; Garden
pilgrimage, March % through April
6.
Port Gibson, Miss-March Is
through April l.
Woodville, Miss.-March 9 through
April 6,
ST. Francisville, La-(No set
dates. Tours through Audubon's
land of homes, beautiful gardens,
birds and woodlands.
Vicksburg-Famous for its valor
in resisting a 47-day siege before
the Confederates yielded the city,
has only recently come into National
prominence as pilgrimage OBJ
Evening star., 1941-01-19
New Mexico's Snow
Draws Sports Fans

SANTA FE, N. Mex, Jan. 18.-Early
SHOWS have been drawing winter
sports enthusiasts into the high
country for the last month, and
attendance thus far gives promise
of a record breaking year for New
Mexico's winter sports areas.
More than a dozen winter sports
areas have been developed in New
Mexicos far-fung mountain ranges,
where snow remains constant
throughout the cold months. I'M
provements on four of the areas
include ski toWs.
Because of the comparative mild
ness of New Mexicos winter climate,
all winter sports areas in the State
Evening star., 1941-01-19

are found at high attitudes. AL
though no overnight accommoda-
tions are available on the ski areas
themselves. most of them are equip
ped with warming shelters. Two
areas-Hyde State Park, near Santa
Pe, and the La Madora winter sports
area, near Albuquerque-have ski
lodges with restaurant facilities.
Evening star., 1941-01-19

The Netherlands Indies will limit
the number of bicycles entering the
islands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10
Excursion by
Rail Enjoyed
Historical Group
Sponsored Event

Approximately $50 persons
mostly Tacomans, enjoyed an ex-
cursion TO Morton Sunday, spon-
sored by the Tacoma chapter OF
the Northwest Railroad and His
torical society.
In two open-sir observation cars,
they left the Milwaukee depot at
. a. m. stopping at numerous
points en- route to view scenery
and take pictures. A scenic
highlight was the Nisqually can
yon, where the railroad skirts the
LaGrande plant of the Tacoma
light department.
Arriving in Morton at noon. the
group spent several hours sight
seeing. riding bicycles and picnick-
ing before boarding the train for
the return trip, which was spiced
with entertainment and dancing.
AT $40, the excursionists were
back in Tacoma.
Numerous scenic trips have been
sponsored by the society during
recent years. J. L. Roberts,
president OF the organization, said
plans are, being made for one and
perhaps two more such outings
this summer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10
County Refuses to Impose
Ban on July 18th Fireworks

now for this Fourth Of July"
Il think it's unfair to call this
selfish" Munsey told the commits
sioners, but IL I'd had my house
burned down by fireworks as a
couple OF people at Browns Point
did last year, I certainly would
be selfish about II"
Commissioner Robert D. Glea-
son said he'd be perfectly willing
to ban fireworks. If he could.
las one who lives al Browns
Point and has spent a few Fourth
Of Julys fighting fires. III do my
best to prohibit them everywhere, .
he declared.
Chairman Guy Melton con-
CURED.
1t was brought out that bill
TO prohibit sale Of fireworks In
the state was introduced in the
last legislature but died in CON-
mittee.
The Pierce county commits
sioners were advised by Deputy
Prosecutor Gilbert z. Peterson
that they have no power 10 regu-
late shooting Of fireworks.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10
Midland Junior High Will
Graduate 80 Monday Night

Thirty-nine boys and girls Of
Midland junior high school will
receive diplomas from the ninth
grade at annual commencement
exercises to be held Monday at s
p. m, according TO Perry G. Keith
ley, superintendent Of schools.
Annabelle Yost is valedictorian
of the class and Betty Mae Taylor
is salutatorian.
Following are the pupils gradu-
ating:
Girls: Pat Arlene Balmer. Mar
tina Cecilia Beck, Jeanette Brown,
Evelyn Joyce Craig, Esther Mar
guerite Deuel., Margaret Lorraine
Gooch, Irene Clara Grubert, Lois
Gump, Leona Mary Rowland,
Helen Mary Johannes, Gladys Dor
othy Johnson, Joyce Elizabeth
Johnson. Virginia Louise Kennedy,
Arlene Vivian Landberg, Marie
Judy Mackessy, LaVerne Jane
Mouat, Jean Marie Muth, 1lene
Esther Nelson, Charlotte Ann Pc
ters, Emily Jane Rice, Gloria Mae
Shipton, Betty Mae Taylor. Betty
Mae Van Arnam and Annabelle
Mae Yost.
Boys: Charles Ray Bailey, Joe
Leonard Bixby. Don George Car
den, Robert Raleigh Earle, liver
Richard Heinrich, Walter Peter
Rowland, Joe Raleigh LaFratta,
Earl Jackson Lee, Lawrence Ron
aid Leining. Melvin Ernest Pitzler,
Lawrence Edward Sawtelle, Del
bert Melvin Smith. Max Lee Sny-
der and Robert Spalt Wartenbe.
Tonights prosram on the theme
'Education's Contribution to the
Democratic Way OF Life" Is as fol-
| lows.
Professional ..... Miss Vivian Smith
Invocation. ....... Rev Marion Flint
Betty Mae Taylor
Vocal Duet. Jeanette Brown,
Joyce johnson
/ Glass History ............ LOIS Gump
/ Glass VIII .............. Martha Beck
+ Glass Prophecy. ... Bob Wartenbe
! Song-"Voice in the Old Village
Choir'-Emily Rice. LaVerne Mouat.
Joyce johnson. Jean Muth, Gloria
Shipton. Evelyn Craig
I either Solo ...........M Martha Beck
/ Vocal Duet-"America Love You"
Joyce johnson, LaVerne Mouat
Piano Duet. ........H Helen Johannes,
Gladys johnson
Song-"Kentucky Babe" LaVerne
Mouat. Jean Muth. Gloria Ship
ton. Martha Beck Gladys johnson,
Ilene Nelson. Peggy Gooch, Jean
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10
Women Injured
In z Accidents

Two Tacoma women suffered
minor injuries in automobile acci-
dents Sunday night.
Mrs. Eva Ball, 46, Of e461z Mar
lSet st. was hurt when she alighted
from a bus at 9Th ave. and Adams
st. and walked into the side of a
car driven by Robert A. Wells, Of
Seattle. She was taken to the
Tacoma General hospital for treat
ment of bruises and leg injuries.
In an accident at No. 9Th and
I SITS. Mrs. Eva Miles. AZ. of 2007
No. Cedar St, received chest in
Juries when the car in which she
was a passenger. driven by her
husband. Clinton P. Miles, collided
with a machine driven by William
NJ. Haley of Seattle.
) After treatment at the Tacoma
General hospital, Mrs. Miles was
able to 60 home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10

cite Brown. Evelyn Craig Charlotte
Peters, Helen Johannes. Emily
Rice. Joyce johnson.
Piano Solo-"Maria Elena" ......
Betty Van Arnam
Vocal solo-"On the Road to
Mandalay" Lawrence Lienins
Song-"Now the Day Is Over"@Joe
Bailey. Lawrence Liening, Bob
Wartenbe. Lawrence Sawtelle, Walt
er Rowland. Melvin Pitzler.
Plano Solo-"The Firemans
Dream" ....... GLADYS johnson
School DAYS" - Ilene Nelson,
Evelyn Craig. Peggy Gooch. jean
cite Brown, Charlotte Peters, Jean
Muth.
Piano solo-"El Rancho Grande"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Helen Johannes
Presentation OF Glass. .......
Perry G. Keithley
Presentation Of Diplomas $50.
r. Z. Prize
Farewell Address. .Annabelle Yost
Benediction. ..... Rev. Marion Flint
Recessional. ..... Miss Vivian Smith
Class flower: Red carnation.
Colors: Blue and white.
Motto: Forward Ever, Backward
Never"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-06-10

The u. s. Maritime commission
announced Monday the acquisition
Of rs merchant vessels Tor Use BY
the army and the navy. Twenty
one Of these ships viii be tarned
over 10 the navy and the remain
ing seven 10 the army.
Five Of the ships acquired by the
army are Of the President class
the Hayes. Pierce, Taft, Cleveland
and Coolidge. Those 10 be turned
over 10 the navy include the big
liners America, Washington and
Manhattan. Six ships Of the ca
cargo type and three of the ca
cargo type are among this group.
The local waterfront was fairly
busy Monday, with five ships work
ing cargo, including two early