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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15

The guiding genius SO he might be called--is Leo Shull, Q former newspapei1nan who edits an intimate, gosSipy, inpertinent nimeograph daily called Actors Cues" Shull used to have his headquarters ct Q table in the basement of Times Square drug, store which thus became the gath ering place of his subscribers who number about 1000.
 The money they spent went into tho cofEerg of Q big chain store and Shull reasoned that the profit might well be turned back to their own use. So he conferred with Perry Prank, manager of the St. James Hotel and a friend to the profession. Prank promptly turned over s20000 worth of kitchen and other equipment and gave the club rent free until October. Not only that but he helped out financially,
 Much Talent Revealed
 Other prominent New Workers also clipped in their talents. Arnold Reuben, a wealthy Testaurateur, heard the club had no beer permit for it's opening SO he catered the event (caterlng requires no llcense), turned ali proceeds over to the club and added $50 from his pocket.
 The club is @ simple, plaid tablecloth affair buzzing till dawn with talk of the stage and radio. It reaches a new height in night club informality and TnodeSty of price. When there aren't enough walters around customers walk into the kitchen and serve them. selves. Entertainment is in tho game al fresco vein. There are a piano, microphone and stage. Who- eyer gets to the mike first has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15

the floor and some exceptional club talent already has made itself known,
 The opening drew good num- Der of celebrities, some Of whom agreed to lecture to the youngsters on phases of playwrighting and acting. Estelle Taylor cut the cord that opened the club with Samson Raphaelson, the writer, John Car. radine, the actor, and others in the mob that resemhled the Okla. homa land rush,
 Shull, completely Inexperienced in club operation, almost collapsed from nervous fatigue. He said the unsolicited help he was getting was inSpiratlonal and that the casts Of such Broadway successes as "Jason," "Cafe Grown" and "Porgy and Bess" had promised to come entertain.
 A Chance for All
 "At these prices we'll lose money" !" he said; but figure if we run two dances Q year that will make up the deficit. Every day in Cues I printed an appeal to the wife of @ newspaper publisher who owns Q small now empty theater. My read- CTS deluged her with letters and I think there's chance we may get the theater. Then we'll do what the stagnant producers of today should be doing-develop talent.
 Were going to accept scripts and have our members read them. If enough of them want to act in 1t, the play will be put on. If they don't--that will constitute rejection, At least al of them will get their chance, which. in the last analysis, is all they've been asking"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Personal

Mrs, Susan Fox Drufa of south- ington is oonvalescing at St, Mary's Hospital, following Q major opera- ton.
 Mfr, and Mrs. Frank J. Carroll of Baldwin street, Sergeant ist ClaeS Leo R, Barrett and Mrs. Barrett Circuit avenue have been registered at the Hotel Lincoln in New York,
 Mir, and Mrs. Rocco CozSa of Watertown avenue have had with them for few days, their doughter, Mrs. Lucian Lane of Washington, D. 0.
 Mir. and Mrs, Charles Lomas of Stratford have been entertaining MT. and Mrs. Walter Nelson and family of Academy avenue,
 Announcement has been made of the birth of e daughter, Vernie May, on April at the Waterbury Hos pital to MT. and Mrs. Cyril Rochon of Platts Mills.
 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rogers of Maynard avenue have with them, their daughter, Miss Margaret Rogers of Washington, D. o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Wonen's Club
 EnjoyLuncheOn

Patriotic decorations made an at- tractive setting ct the Waterbury Women's Club for its annual spring luncheon which was held yester. day. Bouquets of rcd and white car- nations, blue iris and miniature American flags centered the tables, with large eagle cut-outs covering the lighting fixtures, and paper Vs attached to the walls,
 Mrs. David P. Gaines opened the party with an invocation, Among tho guests of honor seated at tho speakers table were the president, Mrs. Edwin '. Rockwell, Stato fedora ton president, Mrs. Eric V. Johnson, New Haeen county vlce-prestdent, Mrs. Paul Hummer: state chairman of juniors, Mrs, Clayton Shores, president of the Naugatuck Wom- eIi'S club, Mrs. Robert Anderson, state chairman of gardens and con- servation, Mrs. Clifford Teeple. pres. ident of the Bunker Hill Literary club, Mrs, Merton Allan, state di- rector, Mrs. Frederick Marggraff, president of the Junior Women's club, Miss Villa Bristol and presi- dent elect of the Women's club, Mrs, John w. Potter, others were Mrs, Robert w. Lowell, Mrs. Robert w.. Dennison, Mrs. Andrew 0. Campbell, Mrs. George CaShman, Mrs. M. IT, Toomey, Mrs, William J, Wolf, Mrs. William Adams, Mrs, Donald Post, Mrs, Forrest Purlnton, Mrs Aaron Benedict, Mrs. Herbert smith Mrs. John H, Foster.
 Miss Eleanor Harris, lyric soprano of Boston, entertained the 200 guests with Q delightful rendition of vocal selections. During one number she stepped from c flower basket, and tossed fresh flowers to the gather Ing. Edwin Blltclitfe accompanied Miss Harris in the following pro- gram: Aria, Mozart; Alleluia, Mo- gart; In old Versailles, Taylor; I've Been Roaming, Horn; Peter Pan, Stickles; Little Shepherds Song, Winter Watts; Will You Remern. Der, Romherg. MT. Biltcliffe's solos were; Prelude, Gliere; prelude, Rach- maninoif; prelude, Dehussy; Lembo, Scott: Golliwog's Cake Walk, De- pussy; Young Ladies in the Garden, Thompson.
 Dr. Roger Nelson of the American Society for the Control Of Cancer gave c brief talk on the disease
 Mrs. Willis II. Machin, general chairman, was assisted in her ar- arrangements by Mrs. Donald Hen- derson, Mrs, Charles W. Rush, Mrs, John Macdonald, Mrs. Howard Mil- Ter and Mrs. Gordon R, Weaver. Mrs, Wilbury Larson had charge of the decorations.
 The Thomas Strong Ensemble, consisting of Unico Barone, pianist, Charles Ahhenante and Toffle Thomas, violinists and John Di' Leone, cellist, played throughout the luncheon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
ANNUAL CHARITY
 CIRCUS PLANNED

zindah Qrotto vii lhold its regu- lar bi-monthly meeting in the Grotto rooms, Masonic temple, to- night at 6 o'clock with Monarch Thonn W. Corby presiding. Reports will be made and committees ap- pointed for the Grottos 8th annual charity circus in June. Plans will also be formulated for the Grotto's "Keep Elm Smoking" drive to pro- vide smokes for the men from Wa terbury who are now with the na- tion's armed forces.
 All members of the drotto are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
PersonQL.
Fiends Feted
 Josephine Egar


 Mss Josephine Egan of hillside avenue was the guest Of honor ct Q party given recently at the Silver Chalet by q group of her friends.
 Those attending were Mrs. Mar- garrett Beaudin, Mrs. Bessie Fitz- ,patrick, Mrs. Jean Korowlot1iy, Mrs, Bertha Maruskewslgi, Mrs. carolyn Polowski, Mrs. Marie Renzoni, Mrs. Margaret Waite, Mrs. Tiaxa Wolf, Mrs, Florence oianelh, Mrs. Agnes Grady. Mrs. Kay Carpentieri, and the Misses Ruth Baron, Ruth Kunofsky. Margaret Convard, Vic- tQria Copee, Rae Epstein, Rose KN1nofsky, Adele Luria, Melya Man- ley, Helen Mc0uinn, Kay Rielly, Esther silvermaa, Edna Swirsky, Irene Wiatr, Doris oEnn, Esther Rich, and Margaret Daddona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Dinner Party Feted
 Miss Claire Keliher

Her associates at Brown Brothers entertained Miss Claire Keliher Of Chester avenue ct Q dinner perty and miscellaneous shower given last night at the home of Mrs. L. Brosso of Hubbell avenue, Oakviile.
 Among those present were Mrs. William Frink, Mrs. Francis Del- fino, Mrs. T. Ralph Serafine, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, and Miss Virginia Crosse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Weddings
Contract Bridge
rnRNEE.L CLUR

CORNELL CLUB
 Scorers in the City Championship Tournament for the Ex-Governor Raymond N. Baldwin Trophy, which was played last night under the direction of Mrs. ]. Q, Mariorthy include: north-sollth, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Gross, i20; Dennis O'Con- nor, Newell Mitchell, lt0ik: east west. Nelson Adducci, Thomas Ed- wards, 1884; Mrs. Patrick Wallace, Mrs, Nelson squires, il8M.
 The oficlal standing Is Mir. Ad- ducci, Mir. Edwards, S4oh: Mir. Lease, Mir. Kelly, 32i; Mir, OConnor, Mir. Mitchell, 320M; MT. Hamilton Mir. Nadavich, Sl6sa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
HebreSD Ladies Pl0n <, May RuransGge Sale

The waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid held a board meeting on Mon. day afternoon. Plans were com pleted for Q rufnfnage sale to be sponsored during the first week in May, with Mrs. Abraham F'andil- Ter as chairman.
 All members are requested to bring clothing for the sale to the homes of Mrs. Harry Klamkin on Buck ingham street and Mrs. Abraham Fandiller on Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Women Voters Elect
 Officers On Friday

The League of Women Voters will met on Friday, April 17, ct II o'clock. Ofilcers will be elected and the annual reports read.
 Miss Margaret Connor, assistant secretary of state, will address the members at the luncheon, which will be held at 12:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
Weddings
BABCocK-BREwER

MT. and Mrs. Henry D. Brewer of North Egremont, Massachusetts, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Helen Ruth Brewer, to Wesley II. Babcock, son of MT, and Mrs. W. R. Babcock of Plank road.
 The wedding took place on April (.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
ExTRA-CURRICULAR

Ills education at Andover Acad- eny was terminated abruptly for Humphrey Bogart when the head master discovered him and some other students ducking junior pro- lessor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15

Joan Blair describes herself as q "sort of female Gregory Ratoff" in '"The Constant Lymph" She plays the Russian stepmother of Joan Fontaine, and speaks with Q decided Russia accent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
nv Ron MrJSEI

little the theaehe hopefuls who make the rounds of producers offices search of the Big opened night club of their They call the 0nius Club and they confidently that toward theater of their which claim talent will get opportunity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-15
THE OOTINTRY TOUCH

THE COUNTRY TUUCH
 Olivia do Havilland, even though she Is Q picture star, wears denim overalls when loafing and still likes to do her imitation of a cat and dog fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29
Ceiling on Dry Cos
Adjusted Upward
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
The price ceiling on dry gas in
the field was adjusted by the ONCE
OF Price Administration last night
to compensate for higher costs of
expanding production through en-
larged drilling programs.
The adjustment, accomplished by
changing the base date on which
ceiling prices are determined from
October, 194l. to May /, 1912. will
permit number OF increases in
prices paid for the gas in the field,
but will not affect consumer prices,
OPA said
The adjustment was necessary, it
was said. to relieve producers who
between October 1941, and May,
1912, entered into contracts involv-
ing drilling and expanded opera
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29
Stock Prices Follow
Irregular Course
In Tax Selling
Small Coins Replace
EorIy Losses; Volume
Soors to ] 400 900
BY VICTOR EUBANK.
Associated Press Financial Write


NEW YORK. Dec. 29.-Irregu-
larity continued in today's stock
market as dealings topped the mill
lion share figure for the seventh
session this year,
The direction was downward from
the start and, at the worst, declines
ranged from fractions to point or
more. Quotations stiffened in many
cases after midday and. in the final
hour, modest advances were fairly
we'll distributed.
Big blocks of low and medium
priced issues resulting from belated
tax adjustments put the days VOL
ume at around l,400,00 shares,
biggest turnover for 1912 to date.
AS in Mondays retreat, peace
rated stocks. still apparently buoyed
by the heartening war news, gave
the best account of themselves, al
though the majority made scant
progress. Profit taking on the re-
cent bulge helped stall buying ef-
forts.
Decks were cleared here and there
for the forthcoming New Year re-
cess, with the thought that the usual
year lend rally might miss fire. Bust
ness developments seemingly were
without a great deal Of influence
on many issues, pleasing dividends
and earnings being virtually ignored.
On the offside most Of the time
were American Telephone, Air Re-
duction, American Can. j. c. PEN
ney, Standard OH IN. j., Goodyear.
Chrysler, American Telephone,
Southern Pacific, Great Northern,
Montgomery Ward, Anaconda, Cat
erpillar Tractor. Pan American Air
ways, Douglas Aircraft and United
Aircraft
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29
Foreign EXCHANGE

NEW YORK, Dec. 90 Cp,.-Late foreiEn
exchange rates follow Great Britain in
dollars, others in cents):
Canada-Official Canadian Control Board
rates for U. s. dollars, BUYING, 10 per cent
premium; selling. IL per cent premium,
equivalent to discounts on Canadian dol
lars IN New York of buying, 9.91 per cent:
selling, 900 per cent.
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, 11ii per cent discount or SS.3li4
q. 8. cents, UP "a cent.
Europe-Great Britain. official Bank
ers' FOREIGN Exchange Committee rates.,
buying, f.o.; sellins. 4.04 open market;
cables 400
Latin America - Argentina. Official.
sat: free. 81 &C., I'D 80 cent BraziL
Official, 6,0sn: free, soon; Mexico, 20 ssn
Rates in spot cables Unless otherwise
Indicated.
Nominal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29
D. {. Bank Deposits
In S25,oO0,o00 Rise
In Last Half Year
Survey Reveals Further
Sharp Upturn Since
June Condition Coll
BY EDWARD C. STONE.

Aggregate deposits in % WASH
ington banks are believed to have
gained between 100000 and
$4,000, 900 in the last six months of
this year, or since the June 80 con-
oltlon call issued by the controller
OF the currency, according to an un-
omclal survey made among bank
and trust company officials in the
financial district today.
Unless there should be heavier
than anticipated Withdrawals in the
next two days, the half years up
swing Is likely to be nearer $50, 0OO,-
600 than the lower figure, bankers
forecast. At the end OF the third
quarter Capital deposits were said
to have increased by about l5,O00,-
600 since June. In the last quarter
they have been climbing at about
the same rate, oficials state.
Deposits are certain to reveal a
sensational increase in the full
year. Total deposits in the Wash
ington banks on December 81, 1941,
stood at $495 sos ,47S.27. During the
hrst quarter deposits crossed the
$500, oO0, 900 mark for the first time
and on April 4, 1912, had climbed
to $5o2,729, 28899. On the call of
June 80, at the end of the Govern
ment's fiscal year. deposits here
had moved up to $515 1913, 1889.
The controller of the currency
did not issue a condition call in
the third quarter, which means
that the usual year-end call on De-
cember 81 will cover a six-month
period. Bankers said today that the
very large purchases of United
States savings bonds seem to have
had little effect on bank deposits,
as the great majority of these bonds
have been bought out of current in
come through the payroll deduction
plan.
Bond Club Vice President.
Harold C.. Patterson, recently
elected vice president of the Bond
Club OF Washington, is a partner in
the New York Stock Exchange firm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29
Puget Sound Power
Files New Issues
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.-Puget
Sound Power g. Light Co. filed with
the Securities and Exchange Com
mission yesterday a registration
statement covering $52,000,O 900 of
first mortgage bonds, due 1872, and
$4,000 900 of debentures, due 1851.
The company. subsidiary of En-
gineers Public Service Co., said pro-
ceeds would be used to retire out
standing series A, B and c bonds.
The coupon rate and names Of
underwriters are to be filed by
amendment,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29

pOl y, ~ -
His first financial experience was
in the Baltimore Office of Iglehart
& Co. He remained with that bond
house until he joined Auchincloss,
Parker & Redpath in 1881. He is
the son of the late DR.. George N.
Patterson. noted chemist and one
OF the discoveries of smokeless pow
der. who built the U. S. Powder fac
tory at Indian Head, Md, and was
located there for many years.
In recent weeks Mr. Patterson has
spent much time in the New York
office as most Of the Wall Street
partners are now in the war.
Western Maryland Net Up,
The Western Maryland Railway
reports for the II months ended
November 80 a net income of So
623.542, after taxes and charges,
equal to $2042 share on l77,420
shares Of per cent first preferred
stock, on which unpaid dividend
accumulations will amount to
$l36.50 a share on January l. This
compares with net income OF
$2,438, 1853, or $1374 share on the
first preferred stock in the II
months of l94l.
The Southern Railway reports II
months earnings equal to sl7.82 per
share on the common stock, COM
pared with 1908 per share on the
common. in the like l94l period.
Railroad Sets New Records.
President A. T MERCER Of the
Southern Pacific r. r. reported to-
day through the Washington Office
that freight traffic this year has
been 33 per cent ahead of l94l, and
passenger traffic 66 per cent ahead
of the former peak reached in 1920
The company operated $3.50 specia.
trains during the year.
More than 5000 former employees
are now in the armed forces. The
company collected 174,704 tons OF
scrap for the war in 1912, and tc
meet war conditions, has leased e
locomotives from other roads fol
present use.
Treasury Notes Allotted.
Out Of Fifth Federal Reserve Dis
trict subscriptions totaling Sl494O5.
900 for the current offering of g pc,
cent Treasury certificates of in
debtedness, the sum of S92 995, 900 ha.
been allotted, the Treasury reported
today.
The final figures for the whole
Nation in the Victory Fund drive
were just under Sl2 900, 900 900, go pei
cent OF the various United States
securities being taken outside OF
the banks. The exact figure was
sll 900 900 900.
Each Of the LOT men and two
women to leave the employe of Best
& Co. for war work during the veal
was sent $25 post Office none,
order as a Christmas gift. At the
same time they entered the service
each was given two weeks pay. the
New York announcement stated.
Exchange Trading Active.
Year-end trading on the Wash.
ington Stock Exchange was active
today with the opening sales il
Mergenthaler Linotype at 35i2, of,
half point from last week. Later
so more shares changed hands at the
same price, the days turnover beins
10 shares.
Fifty-nine shares of Washington
Gas Light common moved at Is
around recent levels.
Capital Transit opened with l.
shares selling at 1854, followed BIZ
10, IS. As and 20-share lots moving
at rs, up half point from last week
In the bond department an sll ,O0C
transfer of Capital Traction SIS took
place at lo4la.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29

OF AuchlncloSS,
Parker e. Red
path, avin 6
been with the
brokerage house
since 1881.
A graduate of
Randolph M a.
con College and
George Wash
ington Univer-
sity, he served
as an officer In
the First World
War. remaining
in the Navy un-
til 1923. He Is
a native Of New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-29

<Unit o. tradinR. 10 shares: sales
printed in full In bankruptcy or reeeivev.
ship or being reorsanized under Bankruptcy
Act. or securities assumed By such COM
table are annual disbursements based on
the last quarterly or semi-annual declara.
extra dividends are not included. I'd *
dividend. II Ell rights Also extra or
extras. Cash or stock. Declared or paid
80 far this year. Payable in stock PAID
last year, Payable In Canadian fund.
: Accumulated dividends raid or declsre,i
this year.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-09-11

Jesse, twenty-six year old dark
haired chap, signed up in the
early months of the year giving
up crack at some forty thousand
dollars in prize prizes for
which he had been considered an
inevitable winner But of such
stuff is love of country made.
BOXING
The score in this sport is exact
~ as it stood year ago today.
Five Jewish lads made bids for
four of the worlds championships
and on each occasion their efforts
fell short of the mark. The rec
ord of twenty-five world champ
ionships since 1908 when Abe At
tell attained the feather-weight
title will have to stand for anoth-
er year. However, credit must be
given to the splendid efforts of
Buddy Baer and Abe Simon, the
two behomoths of the reisened
arena who traded blows with
Champion Joe Louis. Both men
were fighting the champ for
second time and even though they
went down to defeat before this
m o st remarkable heavyweight
champ the modern boxing world
has seen, they went down fighting.
Buddy Baer could stand up for but
two rounds when the roof fell in
on him, whereas Abe Simon took
just about everything a man could
take for six gruelling, Furnishing
rounds before he was cut down by
the memorable fury of the colored
lad. Shortly after that, Abe let
it be known that he would retire
from the ring probably get job
as radio announcer (his voice is
very gentle and refined) ;. Thus,
his last fight with Louis was his
swan song in the resined arena
and his courage in that last fight
will stand forever as a glowing
tribute to the gallant lad he was.
Make Berger and George
Abrams and BUNNY Davis are
Continued on Page SO)
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1942-09-11
ION TIE Held Of SPORT AND GLORY
ARE THE SEEDS OF VICTORY WON"

when news that Schacht's annual
tour of the hinterland would be
curtailed of necessity. For AL,
that buffoon who rose to be ty-
coon, played before damned stad-
iums in practically every village
and hamlet in the country. He
would cover 10000 miles each
season on his trek to make a base
ball nation happy. Despite cur
tailments, Al still gets around and
these days his merry mad-cap an
tics are making thousands and
thousands of boys at army camps
roll in the aisles.
Dolly Stark, who was the high
est priced umpire in the game a
few years ago, returned to base
ball from which he had been re-
tired as a result of a bad knee in
jury. Since Dolly always had been
praised by the players themselves
as one of the most popular as well
as the best" in the business, his
return to the wars was real
spring tonic. However, Dolly a.
gain suffered a recurrence of his
knee injury and before the regu-
lar season could get under way, he
was once again on the retired list.
AUTOMOBILE RACING
The score in the field. of the
juggernauts who thunder as they
zoom down the straightaways of
the automobile racing tracks re-
mains the same this year as in the
preceding year. Mauri Rose,
dapper, diminutive and debonair,
remains as the nations number
one racing driver. Mauri retains
his championship acquired at the
Memorial Day Race in Indianapo-
lis in 1941 inasmuch as the races
have been called off for the dura-
ton. A ruling Of the A. A. A.
prescribes that in just such events
the standings hold until a future
race is run. To be sure, Mauri
Rose retains his title but without
the juicy purse that ordinarily
goes along with this greatest of
all worlds racing championships.
Mauri garnered over 100000 in
prize money and testimonials from
his '94 victory and may earn
some more as a result of addition
al testimonials but as a buck
private he may have difficulty in
spending it.
Jesse Silver, outstanding leader
of the midgets-those peanut edi-
tons of the racing worlds now
a flying cadet in the U. S. Army.