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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
STRAND

A vivid and thrilling drama of the Alaskan gold-rush days is "ThG Girl From Alaska" now at the Strand. As well as a splendid cast which includes Ray Middleton, Jean Parker, Jerome Cowan, Robert Bar rat, Mala, and Francis Mcdonald, the film has the advantage of a novel theme and pictorial scenes of overlapping beauty. Based on Golden Portage" the Robert Or mond case story which ran Serially in the Saturday Evening Post, re- counts the thrilling adventures Of a prospector who possesses $100,000 n gold and a beautiful daughter, Jean Parker. Upon his demise, an- other prospector, in the guise of a Nong lost brother, appears on the scene with the intentions of steal- (ng the gold. His accomplice, over whom he holds framed murder :harge, upsets these plans when he falls in love W6th Miss Parker. Matters rise to 8 swift climax when the gold is being transported back to civilization by Miss Parker and Ray Middleton. They are pursued over the icy wilderness by stamp eders, 8 gang of gold mad maraud- CTS, but after a series of thrilling events escape. The denouement Is a pleasant one.
 To further this entertaining treat, hit number two Billy the Kid Trapped" novel western, fea- tures Buster Crabbe and Al St. John, Plenty fast, this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

be peaches lambeaux, for Jean Re- noir. His first job for Hollywood, when he knew almost no English, was the direction of Swamp Wa ter" a story laid and partly filmed In Georgia. There was good deal of disparaging comment about his selection for such 6 "typically Amer ican" picture. But Renoir went ahead, serene in his belief that country people are pretty much alike everywhere. And Swamp Wa ter" turned out fine, full of feeling and flavor.
 UNUSUAL PAIR
 His current association is with Producer Bruce Manning, who helped write most of the Durbin pictures. They make an odd pair of collaborators-the forceful, slangy ex-newspaperman and the sensitive, softspoken Frenctman, feeling for his words. They preside at story conferences under a big tree on a patch of studio lawn and argue about how to get Miss Durbin, a teacher in 8 mission school, from China to Rangoon to Australia to San Francisco.
 It's rare privilege for play CT, but Miss Durbin sits in at some of these pow-wows. Renoir said (and I won't try to tram scribe his way of taking that she is the most honest and objec- tive in her reactions of any star he knows.
 He's 47, and has thinning, san- dy hair. But If you're familiar with the art of Pierre Auguste Renoir, the great French impress sionist, you have seen Jean Re- noir as 8 red-thatched little boy. His father often included him in his paintings.
 WAR VICTIM
 The director didn't go into mo. vies through art, though. He was wounded in 1914 and inva- lided from the French cavalry to an observers job in the air force. He had to take pictures and so grew interested in photography. Invented some camera devices and after 1913 became 6 specialist for French studios in process shots and other special effects.
 As Q director and producer, he worked toward an honest realism in story and filming and went broke in the middle POS because the public wasn't ready for the change. His La Chienne" was 6 success in 1o30, though. and that was the first of the natvralistic pictures which have influenced most of our modern movies.
 He got out of France while the getting was good, fearing he might be forced to work for the Nazis. Renoir's soldier son also escaped to America and now is with the U. s. forces in Australia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
STATE

Capacity attendance at Warmers theater yesterday marked the open- ing performances of luke Girl starring Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan with Q large cast of favor ties.
 Miss Sheridan who recently scor- ed such a grand hit in Q difficult characterization for "Kings Row, J follows 1t up with difficult role in "Juke Girl". She is cast as a girl to whom dancing means everything Wherever there's music and gaiety there you'll find Ann. When the picture opens Ann and her girl friend, played by Rave Emerson are working in Florida tavern fre- quented by bunch of gruf but friendly itineraat fruit and vegeta- ble rickers.
 ThN people are hard-workers by Gay and spend their nights try- ing to crowd every minute with en- joynaent. Into this town come two pals, played by Roneld Reagan and Richard Whorf, looking for work They are completely different eno- tionally and in their ideas of right and wrong. ..r-'.
 Reagan and Tobais form a part nership which goes along favorably until Gene Lockhart dnterferes and Tobias is killed during a brutal fight. The film reaches roaring climax when Lockhart duplicates Reagan and Sheridan with the kill ing and organizes Q lynch mob to take care of them before they can be brought to trial.
 And for your further enjoyment the management presents True to the Army" a riot of laughs and music, with Allan Jones, Judy Canova, Ann Miller and Jerry Colonna in the starring leads.
 This show positively ends Satur- day to make way for the smash double bill coming to the State Sum- day. George Raft and Pat O'Brien will top the program in the newest hit "Broadway" with a star-studded supporting cast. Melody Lane" with the Merry Macs and Baby Sandy will be the second big hit of Sundays show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
M The Local Theaters
POLES

This afternoon Clyde Lucas and his new orchestra, opened a day personal appearance on the stage of the Loew Poll Theater. Featured with this famous musical outfit is Lyn Lucas, romantic baritone and a brother of Clyde; Al De Crescent Teddy Martin and Eve Knight.
 An extra added attraction on the bill is the lovely dancing star of the Broadway stage success, Crazy With The Heat, dynamic Diosa Costello, while other big stars ap- bearing here in person today and tomorrow include Bob Howard, Wa terbury's favorite Ambassador of Song; Jan Murray, recent feature of Leon and Eddie'S Restaurant, and the Six Grays, famous dancing fam- fly of the theatrical world. The stage performances are presented at l:20, 400, 6:30 and 9 p. m. so make your plans now to atterdl
 In addition to the stage bill there is fine screen program headed by Fingers At The Window" @ mys- tery hit starring Lew Ayres, Laraine Day and Basil Rathbone.
 With what appears to be effort less grace, Eleanor Powell cracks all dancing records in a group of strik- ing new routines in her latest Metro Goldwyn Mayer picture, Ship Ahoy," which comes to the Loew Poli theater Saturday morning to begin a five day engagement. Dancing, however, is not all that makes this picture highly enter taining. Red Skelton's comedy, with that of Virginia O'Brien and Bert Lahr, combine with the lifting mu- sic of Tommy Dorsey's famous or- chestra. First rate supporting roles are played by William Post, Jr.. Stu art Crawford and Bernard Nedell, with top-flight direction by Eddie Buzzell.
 The picture presents a number of smash song hits, these include new and old favorites such as: Moon light Bay" Last Call For Love-" I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" Hawaiian War Chant, "I'll Take Tallulah," and others.
 On the same program Is another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

sketches both for his his broadca
 comedian has been master of ceremonies at President at of these that he Mickey Rooney who impressed
 tne 1unny ow that ne got nm screen tegG at ys Dr. Kildare nLady Be Good "Whistng in the Dark Dr. Kidare's Wedding Day" and "Ship Ahoy." Happy.Go-LUeky
 In Hollywood where he and his wife have their home he popular off the pictures fund of likes parties and unlike comedians, is seldom gloomy.
 Sure I'm happygoucky he told interviewer recently "When you've missed regular meals have stop worrying about where the next one is coming from"
 Notlong Red returned his first home town have convinced they made him fire chief and Der of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He has three cider brothers who a chain of bakeries.
 "Shp Ahoy" supported Virginia oBrien Eddie Hart William others Eddie Buzze directed the MM picture
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
MAD RIVER GRANGE
 SPONSORS PROGRAM

Close to 50 enjoyed Presiding Of- ficer' Might" presented by Mad River Grange recently at Grange hall.
 Featuring the program were: Jo- seph Ippolito, Sr., acting master; Edward Adams, lecturer; Mrs. Mar jorie Wingblade, chaplain; William Sanford, assistant steward; Walter Hungerford, treasurer; George Hun- Eerford, gatekeeper; Shirley Peters, Ceres; Mildred Mann, Pomona; Marjorie Wingblade, Flora; William DeGroot, executive committeeman: Mrs. William Sanford, acting lady assistant steward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
A TROOPERS TRIBUTE

Brenda Marshall, Warner Bros star, has received 8 beautiful oil portrait of herself done by Private John Gross, who explained that he is an artist by profession but all he wanted for She painting lis an au- tographed picture of yourself"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
THE GREAT GILDERsLEEvE"

Harold Peary, '"rhe Great Glider sleeve" of radio, will play an import ant role in Producer-dlrector Tim Whelan's musical Sweet and Hot for RKO Radio. This picture will star Victor Mature and goes into production In lnid-June.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
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Red Skelton, at the ripe old age of twenty-seven, is a real veteran of show business. Versatile, gifted and trained in the school of "hard knocks" red-headed Skelton is currently appearing in "Ship Ahoy" with Eleanor Powell and Bert Lahr.
 Skelton is typical product of oldtime show business, for he ran away from home in Vincennes, Inc diana, when he was twelve years old, to join a travelling medicine show. This led to engagements on showboats playing the Mississippi, in which he says he played every. thing except little Eva and the bloodhounds.
 Comes Vaudeville
 Vaudeville followed and then stock. He trouped throughout the midwest and says he knows inti- mately every one of it's tank towns. In onesof them he had the good fortune to meet his wife, Edna, who was ushering in the theatre where he played. After they were married he persuaded her to join his act. Mrs. Skelton writes nearly all of her husbands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
GRANDMA REMEMBERED

Instead of buying new clothes or having a party, Alexis Smith is eel ebrating her promotion to stardom at Warner Bros. by sending her grandmother, Mrs. J. A. FtzSim- ons, on a trip to visit relatives in Montreal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
sTNTMs IN "GRAND CANYON

James Craig, Richard Dix and Cinny Simns have ben assigned to ieAds in RKO Radios Grand Can- ycn". It will be made fin techni- color on a scale comparable with "dunga Din". Action will transpire between 1890 ad 1905.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

smash hit, "The Vanishing Virgin" the picture that is being hailed everywhere as Q screen masterpiece. Featured in the leading roles are Frank Morgan, Spring Byington, singing Kathryn Grayson of "Rio Rita" fame, and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

Durbin will ap- pear in 8 picture that wanders over half the world, ending in the U nited : States and inc cluding an ear. Her sequence in which Japanese bombs boom an accompaniment | to Q lullaby sung by the star in Chinese.
 This interna- tional melange ought to be ape ..lA aalA An a.aAn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

BUNKER HILL-One- family house, 10 rooms, 3-car garage, automatic oil heat. Excellent for rooming house. $6,500 down payment, $2,00O. Tel. 4-1646.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
NOTICE
Automobiles For Sale

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, May 27th, A.
 D. 1942. ESTATE of KATE aka.
 KATIE HAWAIIAN, late of the
 Town of Waterbury in said Dis
 trict, deceased.
 The Executris, having exhibited her account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That the 3rd day of June, A. D. .1942, at 9:30 o'clock, in the forenoon (lIastern War Time), at the Probate Office in Waterbury, be and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and the Court directs the Executrix, to give notice thereof, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circula- ton in said District, and by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters addressed to CONSULATE GENERAL of IRELAND, Chrysler Bldg, New York, and to each of the persons interested, and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury, a copy of this order, all at least five days before said day of hearing.
 Attest:>
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY. 5-2S-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
When You Lose Something Use An Ad Here For Quick Recovery
Announcements
Lost and Found

HAVING LOST my passbook, No 1l266, issued to me by The Mer- chants Trust O., I hereby make application for a new one. Timothy ?. Ryan, Adnn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

BARGAIN = One family house, Morningside Ave, 10 rooms, 2-car garage, hot water heat, lot 50 X 120. A. B. c. REALTY co. 4-7969.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
SS Building Lots For Sale

LARGE POND and seven CD build ing lots. Call Waterbury 4-0578.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

George w. Cassidy REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE III West Main St. Dial 4-7013
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
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M PATJL HARRYsON

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 HolIywood-In somewhat labored English, 8 French director today told how Canadian-bCrn Deanna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
Special NOtlcss

WANTED DIAMONDS NEW HIGH PRICES PAID GALE JEWELLERS
 52 East Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28
LiUe Stock
Eggs, Poultry, Supplies
R'7

CHICKENS - 16c ID: Boosters. l5c lb: Broilers, 17c lb. First class Poultry Mkt. Moved to Il Union. 228 Baldwin St. 3-9086. Wanted waitress. Apply 90 Meadow St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

YOUNG MAN who received ride from Packard car on way to Hart ford, pIease return wallet to owner or Police Dept.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-28

FUR Goats, repaired, remodeled; i;
 summer prices. Save storage. Stern- bergs Fur Shop, 20 E. Main. 5-0S00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
BRTDCEPORT BRASS AWARDED NAVY E"
Last October Firm Pre- sented With Ordnance
 Dept. Symbol

The new All-Navy ''E" burgee has been awarded to Bridgeport Brass Company by the Navy Department for outstanding industrial service in time of war;"
 Official confirmation of the award came in the form of a letter, re- ceived in time of war"
 Official confirmation of the award came in the form of 8 letter, re- ceived today by Herman w. Stein kraus, president and general man. ager, from Rear Admiral H. A. Wiley, U. s. N. (Retired) chairman, Navy Board for Production Awards.
 The All-Navy burgee, @ swallow tailed pennant bearing the famous symbol of the "fouled anchor, is the Navy's highest token of commen- dation. Bridgeport Brass Company is now privileged to fly this new pennant with the white honor star, over it's plants, replacing the Navy "E" originally awarded by the Bu- reau of Ordnance.
 The company was the first in New England to receive the Ordnance De- partment "E". On October g, last Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knos summoned a group of company of ficials to Washington, and forma announcement of the Ordnance De. parCmenr award was made at that time.
 On Navy Day, five days later, if teen hundred officials and employe' of the Company gathered in Centra High School auditorium to receive the Ordance Flag, "E" pennant anc "E" pins, from Commander R. w Holsinger, and in turn presented the Commader with the company 18th milhonth artillery cartridg' case.
 Employees of Bridgeport Brass nov have the right to wear the All-Nav! "E" insignia, a round gold pin witf the blue "E", as evidence of theil second six months accomplishment in production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03

Sergeant Charles Siers, officer at the local U. s. Marine recruiting station, revealed novel statistics to- day all of which, he said, point to the fact that the war will end this year. The newest recruit to the ranks of war-end predictors stated:
 Make four groups of figures, one for Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Roosevelt, taking the year of birth age, the year of taking office and the number of years served in office, divide by two, and in each case you get the same result - 1942." The reporter declined to make them but was assured by the young officer of the accuracy of his mathematical concoction.
 1he figures resulted, the sergeant GaiA, when Stephen Shymansky of AI1sonia, . prospective marine re- cruit called ct the office yesterday and started c discussion on the war situation. At the end of the session Sergeant SierS found himself with the almost unbelievable compilation oe figures.
 Who will win the war needs, no prediction, the sergeants of the Marine Corps added, and 1t was obvious there was no need to pre- dict the Marines would be in action to the end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
[ LYNCH APPOINTS ELKS COMMITTEE
Plans Being Prepared for State Convention in
 TOrringtOn

State President Frank M. Lynch, of New Haven, today announced his appointments to the committee on arrangements for the annual con- vention of the Connecticut State Elks association to be held in Tor rington, Saturday, June 13.
 Russell Patterson, of Torrington, Is named chairman of the commit tee and his assistants are: Francis ". Hogan, J. Judd Fitch, Dr. John F Parnell, pr. Owen B. Cummings, of Torrington; Harry x. Cashin, Frank Healey, and John P. Fitz- Maurice, of Waterbury; Joseph A. Muldoon, of Bridgeport; and Wil- Ham N. Silvernail of Danbury.
 Delegates are to attend from the 25 Elks lodges in Connecticut. The convention will be held at the club house of Torrington lodge.
 Torrington lodge will sponsor 8 state Elks' golf championship match on the morning of the con- vention at the Torrington Country club with suitable prizes being pro- vided for the winners. The Connec- ficult Elks scholarships are to be awarded during the business session which is to open at 2 p. m. After the transaction of routine business, new officers will be elected for the ensuing year. President Lynch has declined to succeed himself.
 The guest speaker at the conven- ton dinner will be Past Grand Trustee William T. Phillips, of New York Lodge No. l.
 Owing to the rationing of tires and gas, the officers decided to con- fine the conventions activities to one day this year instead of two days as has been the custom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Restriction Placed
 On Parking Meters
No Additional Standards to Be Made Available for Ant
 Parking Campaign in Various Cities

unquestnonably will preclude the possibility of installation of addl~ tional machines.
 At Hartford Mayor Thomas Spell acy recommended continued use of meters and disclosed that revenue from the meters has increased despite decreased use of automo- piles.
 Thomas P. Henry, president of the American Automobile Associa- ton has other ideas on the sub ject, however. He pointed out that production of meters has been or- dered discontinued and that this together with the decreased auto mobile used would cause substan- tial reduction M the demand for parking space. His statement fol- lows:
 "Stoppage of production of meters will mean an end, temporarily at least, to the spread of meters. This will be welcome news to motorists who, in additio nto paying their automotive taxes, are digging into their pockets for increased Federal taxes to say nothing of purchases of War bonds and stamps.
 Already in some quarters 1t has been suggested that meters now in operation and fully paid for by mo- toristS be uprooted and turned in foE Salvage. While this proposal has been given no serious consider ation as yet, 1t is true that where meters have been paid for, 1t has been almost invariably by nickels contributed by motorists rather than outlays by city treasuries. Ac- cordingly, donations of the meters for scrap would not be financial loss to the cities and would be a financial gain to motorists who could again park free as they did in the pre-meter era.
 "It is also true that decreased use of automobiles will mean great reduction in the pressing de- mand for parking space-a demand which in pre-war times had grown so insistent that cities resorted to such expedients as meters in an ef- fort to stave off the necessity for providing a permanent solution to the parking problem. The greater the decrease in parking demand, the less excuse there will be for con- tinuing these nickel-snatching de- vices in operation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
BOY PERISHED IN
 BURNING HOME

Lancaster, Mass, June 3-(UP)- An eight-year-old boy perished but his mother, father and sister es- capped with slight injuries early to- day when fire swept their home here with loss of $3,000.
 Gary Hardy was burned to death in his bedroom after being felled by smoke. His father, Leo, was hos pitalized at Clinton with a severe arm cut suffered as he smashed a window in a vain attempt to reach the lad after the parents and a sis- ter leaped to safety from windows. All suffered slight smoke inhala- ton.
 The boys body was recovered by nremen who battled the blaze more han two hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Market Irregular At
 Opening Of Business
Trading Was Very Quiet-GeneraI Motors EquaIled It's
 EIigh-SteeIs Were LOwer-RaiIs Were Steady

with Youngstown Sheet and Tube equaling its low.
 Railroads steadied after yester- day,s decline. Santa Fe firmed slightly while Southren Pacific was unchanged and Union Pacific had q minor loss.
 Small declines were made by American Telephone, DuPont, Gen. eral Electric, U. s. Rubber, Mont gomery Ward, Goodyear and Phelps Dodge. Eastman lost a point and United Fruit made new low at 50 of 2.
 Atlas Powder gained points and advances of point and more were noted in several other special is- sues. South American Gold fea- tured in volume and made a new high. Dome Mines and HomestalIS Mining were firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
CROSBY GRADUATE
 NAVY CANDIDATE

Elias voulgaris. l9, a graduate of Crosby High school in the class of 194O, will fulfill a long-standing ambition when he takes an exam nation for entrance at Annapolis June A. The local youth who was notified last night by the War De- partment to report for the eXaTnill- ation stated today that. he had longer for the opportunity for many years. James E. Grafton, Crosby teacher who taught him Greek did much to necourage his interest he stated.
 Voulgaris was a second alternate for West Point last year and was given the same place again this year. He expressed hope that he will pass the Annapolis examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
CONN. MEDICAL
 SOCIETY HOLIDAY

Middletown, Conn, June 3-(Up) The Connecticut State Medical society today began two-day cele-. bration of its 150th anniversary aft CT hearing Gov. Robert A. Hurley describe the state 'as the safest place in the world now for a child to be born in"
 T want people to know" the goy- ernor said, that Connecticut Is a healthy state; in fact, just about the healthiest state in which to work, live and raise a family. Today nobody in Connecticut lives more than 20 miles from a good hospital, and there are 50 of them in the state."
 pr. Roy L. Leak, superintendent of Connecticut State Hospital, is president-elect of the society, sue ceeding pr. James D. Gold, Bridge pcrt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-03
Parking Costly
 To Harold Jones

Only one mOtOrist was ar- raigned in municipal court to- day to pay $5 for 9 nOlle on a charge of violating the all night parking ban. He was Harold H. Jones, 2S, colOred, of 99 Pearl street.
 Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Car son said, however, more war rants are to be issued as soon as a report is received from the motor vehicle bureau iden- tifying motorists from regis tratiOn numbers.
 Ralph RuOccO, 26, of 40 Chat field avenue, charged with breach of peace was given 8 continuance to June 8.
 Alfred Mancinone, 21, of White Rose avenue, charged with operating without 8 H. scense was given 8 nOlle for $5.