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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-17
BY PAUL HARRISON

(NEA Service Stan COrreSp0ndentl
 Hollywood-Maybe the most sig nificant thing that can be said about David Hampstead, who has been c producer for about eight years and who, at g, is still the youngest established one in the pic- kure business, is that he never has been Identified as Wonder Boy.
 He never has been given to the precocity, impudence and cynicism which have lent so much color to other young moviemakerS-and, by the way, where are they nowP This Hempstead has just kept plugging along within the limits of stern conscience and broad perspective, He (an laugh at Hollywood, but he likeU 1t.
 He has made good pictures that Topped and bad pictures that made fortunes, and he even has had to work with the Ritz Broth CTS. At RKO, to which he moved last year from 20th-Fox, he pro- ducAd kitty Foyle" Ginger Rog- ers' Academy award vehicle. Just now, he's bossing Joan of Paris" which will introduce two new for eign principals Michele Morgan and Paul Henreid.
 Hampstead is not one to jeer ct Hollywood's star system, though he believes there are only three or four favoriteS whose names alone attract customers. But lacking q Gable and Q Garbo he's just as well pleased to have two able players who never have been seen In American pictures.
 KANE IS KANE
 Pacing his office, he said, "A pic- ture gains in realism and credibil- lty when audiences don't know the actors. Look at Orson Welles, who hadn't been on the screen before. When he appeared as Kane, he was accepted as Kane.
 People have come to think of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-17
HUDSON TO PLAY
 AT RITZ SUNDAY
DeBOnair FlOridan Fea- tured at Bridgeport With
 A Capella Choir

Dean Hudson, debonalr Floridan, brings his celebrated Clubman or- chestra to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport, on Sunday, October lo, It's Q band overbrimming with stars ,.,, there's the Four Dixie Debs, Juanita simpson, Jack Kimel and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-17

the band nineteen voices will be raised in unison, one of the few A Capella Choirs included in a dance orchestra. His band Is the full ensemble sweet type. featur- ing the muted brass clarinets, is likened to Tommy Dorsey. Although Hudson, himself, confines his acc tivities to singing and conducting. Is q former star trumpeter, and knows music thoroughly. Every ar- rangement is closely supervised by him. From Boston's Normandie Ballroom to the Beverly Hills Coun- try club, Dean HudSon's sweet music
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30

Thirty members and guests o. the
class OF 1886 OF Roosevelt Higa
School gathered in the lower eorri-
dor Of the school for their fifth an
nual reunion Monday night.
The time was spent Informally
with visiting. ping pong and dane
ing. Harold Telder. VINO was pgesi'
dent OF tae class when members
were graduated, presided at the
business meeting. Dorwin Tedder
read the minutes Of the last meeting
and Principal Leonard Menzi, spon-
sor OF the class. read letters from
Aviation Cadet Russell Steere. Har'
man Flying School, Ballingee. Texas.
and Mary Maxine Pic, who is IN
nurses training in Bronson Hos
pital. Kalamazoo. II was decided TO
continue the yearly meetings and
the meeting time for next year was
set at the first Monday after Christ
mas. Scott Colburn was chosen as
the new baby member al the cleo
ton.
Class members learned that three
OF their number are serving in the
armed forces. Mr. Steere Is In
Texas. Charles Brown is in th'
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
DeMolay Degree
Conferred Here

Visiting Masons from Ann Arbor
lodges and Harold DAD Koch,
Dearborn. were guests OF Ypsilanti
Chapter Order of DeMolay for the
comforting OF the DeMolay degree
al me Chapter meeting. Monday eve
ming IN the Masonic Temple lodge
room.
The seven candidates receiving
the degree were Cameron Figg. Rob
ert Fox. Wendell Greenfield, Harold
Harner, Dan Boutell, Max Peck and
George Lamkin. About 80 Masons,
representing Fraternity, Ann Arbor
and Golden Rule lodges, came from
Ann Arbor.
Announcement was made OF the
next chapter meeting Jan. when
officers for the new year will be
elected: OF the Council meeting at
the home OF Mr.. Koch, Sunday af-
ternoon at o clock. and the public
installation of officers, Jan. 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
Knights of Pythias
Confer Rank on Five

The rank OF knight was conferred
On five candidates and 1t was de
cided 10 purchase a $500 defense
bond, a. the meeting OF Queen City
Lodge. number 49,, Knights OF Pyth-
las. Monday evening
The candidates were Alfred Bur
rell. Lorn Leighton. Clifford Bruder,
Milton Mott and Robert Smith.
Announcement was made OF the
public joint installation with the
Pythian Sisters Jan s. and the dis
trict meeting and social get togeth-
err in Ann Arbor, Jan. 10, when the
film, Wheels Across India" will be
shown and buffet luncheon will be
served.
After the meeting refreshments
were served by tie committee. Lin
ley Wiseley. Forrest Teftt and
Graeme Conrad
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
Stein Circle Party
at Ungrodt Home

Mrs. Paul Ungrodt was hostess TO
20 members and one guest OF the
Stein Circle OF the Dorcas Society
OF the Lutheran Church. for the cir
Gle Christmas party at her home,
Monday evening. The house was dec
GRATED with green's and beautifully
lighted Christmas tree. After gifts
were exchanged, games were
played with the prize going TO Mrs
Clifford Goldsmith.
The financial report was read by
Mrs. Glenn Groosbeck az the brief
business meeting with Mrs. L. R.
Schill presiding.
Mrs. Carl Furtney vas pleasantly
surprised with handsomely decor.
ated birthday cake served a. the
luncheon at the close OF the meet
ing.
The circle will meet again Jan. 10
with Mrs. Walter Wisbin.
LaVerne Coleman returned sun
day on Through from Fort Leonard
Wood. Mo, to spend the New Year
holiday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
Miss Con1stoch, Ralph '. Smith
Uedm Pretty Church Ceremony

Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock
abou, 200 guests gathered at ST.
Luke's Episcopal Church for the
wedding OF Jane Marie, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Frank Com
stock. and Ralph Virgil Smith, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, all OF
this city. Rev. Reginald 7. Apple
yard read the ceremony.
The brides gown was princess
design OF candle light allie but.
toned down the back. with a yoke OF
alencon lace. A,encon lace also
ed-ed the lcng pointed sleeves ana
was confined with white ostrich
TIPS 10 form a tiara to which heI
face veil apd floor length veil OF
bridal illusion were attached. she
carried a white prayer book with
white orchid on it. White orange
blossoms showered from the ?. aver
book
The maid o, honor, Miss Ann
Wort!ey. wore gown OF red taiieta
fashioned with a long waist ana
noor le-eth skirt. The bodice was
closed With antique gold bu tons
set with dark green stones. HeI
he,ddress was a red tulle cap al
tached 10 q red feather tiara. SAe
car. ed mistletoe ard waite ca ma
tons. n
TIE bridesmaids, Miss Marilyn
Miller and Mss Betty FillsouTE
wore emerald green tatfe;a dresses
STYLED like the maid Of honor :.
Their headdres es were dark green
and they carried bouquets OF mistle-
zoe and red carnations. Miss Cathie
Constock, sister OF the bride. and
her cousin, Miss Nancy Baker, beFH,
lev. were junior bridesmaids ana
wore dresses OF sage green tatteta
with tulle yokes and putfed sleeves
Their headdresses were also IKE
the maid OF honors. They carried
smaller bouquets OF red CARNATIONS
and mistletoe
Archie II. Smith was his oFoth'
er's best man and the"ushers were
John Burnett. Dorwin Tedder. ana
James Smith. all OF this city, ana
HAYWARD Waite OF Sandusky, Mlch'
For her daughter wedding MIS-.
Comstock chose a dress OF waterfall.
blue crepe. With it she wore go!a
accessories and q lowered turoan.
Her corsage was pink ophelia roses
The greom's mother wore a dress
and hat OF powder blue and her
flowers we're gardenias.
TIE church was decorated with
garlands OF evergreen and was
lighted BY 90 candles. The flowers
IN the altar vases were white chry'
santhemums and snapdragons.
A reception followed at the La
dies. Literary Club House for about
100 relatives and friends. lmme-
diately following the reception the
young couple left for short wed
ding trip. Upon their return they
will be at home in the Triangle
Apartments.
For her going away costume MIS-.
Smith wore tailored suit OF aqua
wool jersey, and a plaid top coat OF
aqua and brown tweed. Her hat and
accessories were brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith are both sen
iors az the Michigan State Normal
College. Mr.. Smith is also employed
at the Bendix Aviation Corporation
IN Wayne.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
Roosevelt School Class Of
1886 Returns For Reunion

medical deta chment at Tacoma
Washington, and Frank Wood has
zen stationed in a cavalry unit al
Camp VOTERS. Texas.
Also at the meeting. the engage
ment OF Albert McCalla. Route 6,
Ann Arbor. and Miss Barbara Mer'
kel was told.
Out OF town guests present In
Guided Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gehring,
River Rouge, Mrs. Jean Wheeler,
nee Ethel Bohn. Manchester. anG
Miss Susan Stinson. adopted" class
sponsor. who had been attending a
speech conference in Detroit.
Refreshments OF hot fudge sun
daes and cookies were served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30
Calendar Of Social Events

TODAY
Ypslant number SIS LOOF o'clock Odd Fellow Hall
Auxiliary Wars, special meeting at O'Clock
Grubb 627 y. River ST. card following
Lutheran Church 1880 with
Karl Scheler.
Huron Temple Pythian Sisters special meeting,
o'clock practice Knights Pythias for joint installation
X. p. Hall.
WEDNESDAY
Senior High school Division and Epworth
League p wachnisht service First Methodist Church
Circle two Baptist Union o'clock at home OF Mrs
Ward exchange OF Christmas gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30

Mr. and Mrs. Truesdell Nealey.
1925 Vaughn St. Ann Arbor, an
nounce the birth % son Weighing
seven pounds. seven and oue-half
ounces, in Boyer Hospital this morn
ing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-30

We pledge ourselves to this cause
A Statement by
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
pledge publicly government people
agencies unwarranted rises in prices of foods
and prices charged to the
o we contn do everything n o assist the
the orderly marketing of their products at tho
possible prices to hem.
nmakeev
twihg o because boarding, whether by whole
slersr will higher
That
wiImake osnfood
gross oprohtin the business.
Today providing
in the retail business This
n the distribution food
dollar food and less for
before No retail
in field operated with such low cost Of
in control the wholesale food
the United do this and
this the government
believe that private interest
has anyrgh n conflict with the general public interest
The armed forces of the United States are today receiving
dbeterf food n ourn
all working and living behind the lines
Children shall better fed and nourshed
thane national history,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

Srarms Of Nazi planes appeared
early Tuesday morning.
WENT TO PREMIER'S HOUSE
The king left the house and
went TO the one occupied by the
Greek premier. Emmanuel TSon-
dcroS. Aroused by the roar Of the
planes. the king went outside and
watched troop-carrying gliderS and
planes circle about the headquar-
tiers ne had left. 1t was estimated
that It least Pee men landed by
parachute and surrounded the
kings house.
"Some OF the parachutes did
not Open" Blunt said These
unfortunate paratrooperS plum
meted the 200 or SOC feet from
the planes screaming wildly, and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
PRESIDENT GETS HELP
SPECIAL ATTENTION

Early SAID the President Prob
ably IS dcVotlng more time 20
this speech than ] have ever
known him 10 before
Since the first. draft Of the adj
dress was dictated the British
battle cruiser Hood has been sunk
by the Nazi navy. London said
the Hood was sunk off Greenland,
over which The United States has
assumed a protcctoratc
A reporter asked Early whether
the Hood was sunk I'M Greenland
or Iceland waters and the Sccre-
tary replied that this government
had no II icial information on that
point
As first drafted, according 20
White House associates. there was
little in Mr. RooScvelt'S speech "a
give comfort 10 those who want
the neutrality act repealed, CON
voying. or active naval interve~-
tion. What the re-drafted speech
VIII produce y anybody'S guess.
Mr. RooSev9t IS fully mindful
say these associates. that tho de-
ciSion 10 keep the United States al
peace or send IL further down Tho
road TO war IS his alone and ~,
is not Yet ready 10 propose any
further steps that might bring IN,
nation into open hostility.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

landed In broken heaps in the
tangled shrouds Of the 'chutes."
The sky was filled with green
and red parachutes used by the
Nazis. said Haywood. He said that
as soon as King George and the
rest Of his staff realized the para
troops were aiming to seize the
headquarters, they decide TO leave.
IN THE DITCH
They started along one road,
diving into the ditch every few
minutes sticks. ef bombs
whistlcd down But before they
GOT far, more paratroops were
dropped along that very road, cut
ting off their retreat.
Anzac troops assigned 10 guard
the king opened fire on the sky
soldiers while the king and his
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

encourage went straight up the
mountain side. The monarch $
cousin. Prince Peter. and the
prime minister were in the party
There were times" said Hey
wood. "when we could clearly
see the faces Of the rear gun
nerS in the German planes, so
close 10 the ground did they
SwOop.
Finally, after climbing an
8,OOO-foot mountain. and at one
time being forced to take shell
ter in a cave because Of the fury
Of the fire and bombing from
the strafing luftwaffe planes,
we came TO the cave home Of a
shepherd and his family. They
sheltered vs. awhile and then we
wen. ar 10 Fanagya
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
IN THE
NEWS

IN BOSTON tho representatives
Il OF the nations Parents and
Teachers Association assembled
and discussed wisely many things
OF Importance to the nation.
But they were told by Mrs. II.
NJ. Mulberry OF Chicago, the
director OF the organizations read
Ing and library service, that "the
poisonous growth of action and
horror comic magazines" are a
danger TO youth and that cover
emOtionalism and lurid color are
not only waste Of time for all
children, but for sensitive and
highly imaginative children they
offer the danger OF false ideals"
Perhaps the good lady Is right
or perhaps she is just uttering
sOBorOus but meaningless plati-
tudes.
Somebody said that words were
invented 10 conceal thought but
sometimes IL would almost seem
as N they had been invented 10
conceal LACk-ef- Thought
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
International Now, service Cable

CAIRO. May 26.-An eyewitness
account OF the dramatic escape Of
King George II of Greece from
German parachute troops attack
ing the Crete headquarters Of the
monarch was given today by mem
berS Of the British legation staff
who fled with the king under the
German fire
Mai. Gen. r. 6. Haywood. head
Of the military mission 10 the
Greek army, and Col. J. s, Bitnt.
military attaChe TO the British
embassy, told of the escape.
King George and his cabinet had
established headquarters in a big
country house overlooking the
town Of Canea, the British officers
said, and were in this house whcr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Bribery Guilt
Still Denied
By Veteran

Robert Ewald. veteran Detroit
councilman, today was removed
from office for allegedly selling his
vote in the Herman Gardens hous-
ing project contract award for
$1,000.
Sitting in the office Of his at
torney. Edward n. Barnard, while
the Common Council hearing was
being held. Ewald declared he was
innocent and said he believed the
council hearing had no legal basis
because the charges were brought
against him. city official, by a
county grand jury
The six remaining councilmen
voted unanimously to remove
Ewald on motion Of Councilman
John c. Lodge. after Albert ].
IO'Connor. coal company executive
and bribe Intermediary. testified
to paying Ewald the money.
O,CoNNoR TELLS STORY
II first contacted Ewald nv
telephone last August 20 when
Seymour Smith and william
Lipman tChicago contractors
who formed company 10 con-
tract for the housing project on
the basis of concrete construc-
tom were with me- O'CoHner-
said.
"Ewald said he was for con-
crete as opposed to steel con.
struction as offered by another
company
mo money was mentioned.
Later Lipman and Smith
told me they thought Ewsld
WAS getting a little uneasy.
They said 1 should take him q
thousand dollars.
II did, delivering the cash I'm
n paper binder "a him In his
Office In the Brickiayers Union
on Edmund place.
REST A WEEKS LATER
T didn't pay the balance un-
til two weeks after the vote for
concrete had carried.
"Ewald told me ne had
$4,000 more coming. asked
Smith and Lipman. They said
there was nothing we could do,
that we had better pay IL.
got II from the bank and gave
IL to him In the lunchroom Mt
the Bricklayers' Union head
quarters.
He said we were lucky
that the steel people had Of
fered him more"
Few persons were in the coun.
Gil chamber as the testimony wal
heard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Pooh ID Go
Thus futile Replies to the
Impeachment Demand


Federal Judge Arthur J. Tuttle
today handed down his formal
written opinion OF a resolution by
the Michigan CIO convention ask
ing for his impeachment.
The opinion:
II say, pooh. Mind you. not
pooh, pooh. because one word Of
four letters Is too much"
Addressing their resolution 10
Congress. the Go delegates ac-
cussed the judge of marked pref
udice against labor organizations,
of showing disregard of labor laws
and of uttering insulting language
in relation 10 the governor of
Michigan. They asked Congress
to institute impeachment pro-
ceedings looking TO the removal Of
Judge futile"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Jap Soldiers Loot
u. 5. Goods for China

SHANGHAI. May 26.- ms
Japanese soldiers who broke into
several warehouses in Hsipong.
French lndo-China. early yester-
day morning continued today 10
empty buildings of hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars worth of
merchandise owned by American
firms. A quick American protest
was expected in Shanghai diplo-
matte quarters, where the in
cident was termed one OF the
most blatant steals in history"
The gods were consigned by the
American firms IN the government
of Gen. Chang Kai-Shek.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

CAIRO. May 26.-Heavily rein
forced German parachute troops
today broke through British de-
fenSeS west Of Canea on the war
ravaged island of Crete.
Canea was reported in dispatches
reaching Cairo 10 have gone three
consecutive hours without bomb
ing Some quarters felt this was
sign the Nazis were running
short Of parachute troops in the
Canea area while other quarters
believed IT merely indicated the
NaziS were busy elsewhere on the
island for the time being.
on the whole. the situation on
Crete was described as little
changed -
An official communique said:
Following arrival OF sddi-
tional air-bOrne reinforcements,
the Germans, under cover Of an
intensive air bombardment, de-
livered strong attack against
our troops west of Canea.
Although they suffered heavy
casualties, the enemy penetrated
our positions.
"New Zealand forces counter
attacked and severe fighting Is
continuing.
The battle west OF Canea. coin.
Gliding with new hoStilities at Can
dia and Retimo developed into g
struggle for possession of Canea
the capital.
Clouds of German dlve-bomberS
attacked all three points while
Raj planes hammered Maleme.
HAND-TO-HAND FIGHTING
\ British communlque related
Between Maleme and Canea
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
SchiapareIIi in U. S.

NEW YORK. May 26 ms
The Dixie Clipper was in New
York today after a trip from Lis
bon. Among those making the
crossing were Elsie Schiaparelli.
womenS fashion arbiter. and sew
eral army and navy officers re-
turning from government mis-
SlonS in London.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

ifte-sf n afHe6
conflict VIZ h
Germany.
In an inter
view published
by the Japa-
neSc - o m q /
n o " { agency,
Raeder charged
high American
: o u r c @ 5 with
STRIVING TO Gre
"A 1 4 incidents
which W oul q
Justify Ameri-
e a n iptcrNcn-
in the
European war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26

Admiral
Raeder
Warns Us.
International New. Service Cable

TOXIC. May 25-Grand Nd
nairal Eric Raeder, COMMANDMENTS
chief of the German navy, today
warned the United States that
convoYing war supplies 10 Britain
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Draft Deferment
For Farmers Likely

WASHINGTON. May 26.-GNS)
National Draft Director Brig. Gen.
Lewis p. Hershey today asked all
local draft boards TO consider
seriously requests Of farmers for
dcferment Of military training.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
DENY HOLD IN WEST

London circles denied Berlin
claims that German troops are IN
effective occupation OF western
Crete. but the situation there Is
admittedly badly confused.
Long range Royal Air Force
planes took some reinforcementS
10 Crete over the weekend. ena-
bling the British 10 intensity their
attacks against Maleme So far
as could be established chief
ground fighting is centered there,
while air commandments feature
tho warfare at Retimo and Gambia.
British light tanks are reported
IN action at various parts.
There was no definite indication
that the German tanks have yet
been in contact with British forces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Farm Ioa n Bill Q. Kd

WASHINGTON. May rs. -
GNS)-President Roosevelt today
signed the controversial bill auth
Iorizing the government 10 make
IS per cent parity loans to farm
ers on basic crops.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
DROWN IN TRANSPORTS

German losses fall into several
categories - those killed and
wounded in action. those drowned
in the sinking of transports and
those taken prisoner.
As the Nazi LOSES neared the
10000 mark, the Germans threw
IN parts Of the fourth and fifth
aerial divisions stationed in Greece.
Reinforced by tanks, these troops
launched offensives in the Maleme
Retimo and Gambia sectors, where
violent fighting was reported.
British forces had cleaned up
The Retimo and Gambia sectors
over the weekend. but arrival OF
Swarms OF additional parachutists
rcopened the hoSilitics.
The Germans remain in full con-
troll Of the Maleme airport and
are consolidating their positions
hy parachutiSt. tank and artillery
landings. At Retimo and Gambia,
authoritative circles said that
British troops Still hold the
market squares. but they are be-
ing constantly pummeled by luft-
Naffp houlhcrS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Raj Loses % Planes
To Il for Axis

LONDON. May Is UNSl Dc
Structon Of - Axis warplaneS
during tho past week al a cost Of
only 20 Raj craft was claimed
today nv the British radio.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Greek King FIees rs NaZiS Invade Crete Haven

Taking up the tale. Blunt said
"The bearing OF everybody.
from his ma jesty down. was all
that could he desired. King
George treated the perilous
journey like an outing In the
hills. He was even bored at
times"
Haywood told Of telephoning 10
the kings house and being an.
swered in German by one OF the
Aazis.-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-05-26
Queen ,Aary is "a

LONDON. MAY % = GNSl -
Queen Mother Mary celebrated
her Seventy-fourth birthday today.