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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

title. The composer of the song, Lou Pollack, and Republic studio are conferring on the idea.
 DANUBE TURNS BROWN
 Tunesmith Hal Borne's latest is The Brown Danube Waltz in Boogie." And what's more Fred Asteire likes it so well he'll probably buy the tune of his next filmusical.
 For years showmen have be- lived that a starless picture, going out "cold." was doomed to failure. But Alexander Korda's current hit, "One of Our Aircraft Is Missing" is proving differently. There's not q single well-knoWn star in the cast. There's nothing to ,ut theater marqIees to attract attention. The film came from England and was released quickly without ever get ting the benefit of an extended buildup.
 But the excellent story, well played by a capable cast, soon caught on with audiences. The picture proves that a good story, well told, cannot fail at he box of- flee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
FUNDS AVAILABLE
 FOR SERVICEMEN
Salvage Committee to Give $2,50O to Zindah GrOttO;
 Line Forms to Right

With the Waterbury Salvage com mittee slated to vote $2,500 to the Zindah Grotto, other local organi- zations which present gifts to men leaving for military service were re- ported today to be planning to ask the committee for donations. The contribution to the Zindah Grotto will be used to aid the Keep Elm Smoking" campaign.
 Money in the treasury of the salvage committee is realized from the sale of scrap metal donated by the public. The present surplus is understood to be in the neighbor- hood of $l2,000.
 It is reported that the Waterbury Servicemen's Committee will also ask the committee for a contribu- ton. Similar action may be taken by Sheridan Council, Knights of Columbus, Corp. Coyle Post of the American Legion and other organi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
FOREST RANGERS
 ATSTATE TODAY
Trio of Stars Highlight TeChnicOIOr Hit of Far.
 Flung Timberlines

Currently entertaining capacity audiences at Warmers State theater is the powerful romance of Amer ica's far-hung timberlines, The Forest Rangers" filmed in gorgeous technicolor and starring Fred Mac- Murray, Paulette Goddard and Susan Hayward.
 Based on the novel by Thelma Strabel, author of the Cecil B. De- Mile sea saga, Reap the Wild Wind" the current picture is pow erful love and adventure story with plentiful touches of comedy and ex- citing performances by its trio of stars. l-
 Hailed as one of the film seasons high spots, 'The Forest Rangers" is set amid the spectacular scenery of the high timberlands of the Pacific Coast and was made with the full cooperation of the U. S. Forest Ser vice.
 Among the highlights of the pie tlre are two hit tunes which are im- mensely popular, Jingle, Jangle, Jingle" by Frank Loesser and Jos eph Lilley and Tall Grows the Timber" by Loesser and Frederick Hollander.
 Others in the cast include such favorites as Lynne Overman, AL bert Dekkar, Regis Toomey, Eugene Palette and Rod Cameron.
 Lucky Legs" delightful mu- sjcomedv featuring JinX Falkenburg with & large cast is the second big lit of the program.
 Radios most famous funsterS re- turn to the screen at the State starting Wednesday when Edgar Bergen and Charlie Mccarthy, Fib- Der McGee and Molly and score of other favorites combine their ta!- ents in the hilarious hit Here We Go Again.
 Acclaimed one of the seasons fun niest offerings Here We Go Again" marks the second time the famous radio stars have been teamed to- gether in a picture and advance re- ports state they top last years hit in every respect.
 In addition to the four stars the cast boasts such favorites as Harold Peary, known to radio listeners as "The Great Gildersleeve; Bill Thompson, noted for his Old Tim CT" a 1d other character roles; Mor- time, Srerd. an Edgar Bergen crea- tion ard Ray Nobl who supplies his tNn particular brand of humor as well as the music of his popular band.
 Powder Town" with Victor Mo Laglan and Edmond O'Brien will he the second big hit of Wednesdays show.
 Other attractions coming soon to the :stote include "The Glass Key starring Brian Donlevy, Veronica Lake and the new sensation Alan Lade; "Pittsburg' co-starring Mar lene .G.e5rlch and John Wayne; and "YanL-e Doodle Dandy" Warner Brcs. spectacular musical which re- turns to the State soon for the first time at popular prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
CHIEF AIR RAID
 WARDErJS ON RADIO

James J. Curtin. chief air raid warden for Waterbury, will take part in civilian defense broadcast over Station WTIC Hartford, at 2 p. m. Sunday.
 Mr. Curtin will be heard with Wesley A. Sturgess administrator of the State Defense Council, and Chief Air Raid Wardens Charles Welch of Hartford and Sidney John- son of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

Wilder, who startled the natives some seasons ago by pulling the scenery-less "Our Town" out of hls typewriter, is concerned this time with telling the trials of mankind as they were in the beginning and as they ever have been by the use of slapstick, asides, lantern slides, street corner band music and what have you. You'll find a little of everything in it, including Tallulah Bankhead, Frederic March, Flor ence Eldridge, and Florence Reed.
 Personally. I liked the play tre- mendously, but because of its slap happy, unorthodox nature I don't give it blanket recommendation to all playgoers on its merits as a drama. But I do recommend that everyone see it on the grounds that if they miss the work of La Bank head they will be missing one of the finest. funniest performances it has ever been the pleasure of the Amer ican theater to present. Whatever she has done in the past, and she has done some fine things along with the mediocre, her playing in this offering outdistances them all.
 Antrobuses of N. J.
 In presenting his thesis that man somehow always has been able to overcome the troubles ever threat ening to wipe him out and to draw upon some inner source of power which makes him start, anew, de- termined to make better go of it, Wilder uses family which he calls the Antrobuses - father, mother, son, daughter, and maid-and To- cateS them in Excelsior, N. J. The family has a half grown dinosaur and mammoth for pets and in the first act is concerned chiefly with beating of the threat of extinction carried by wall of ice sweeping down from New England.
 You can see that things get off to a fairly hectic start what with mix ing up modern clothing, a seven- room house, etc., with the Ice Age and the efforts of Antrobus to fin- ish his invention of the alphabet, popularize the multiplication table and present his invention to man. kind.
 In the second act with the At- lantic City boardwalk as the locale, we find Antrobus being inducted as president of the order of mammals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
In Hollywood
BY ERSKINE JOHNSON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Exclusively yours; Dorothy La mour has new rival in the South Sea scanty department since Hedy Lamarr's hit in White Cargo" MGM is considering "Conga" as Hedy's EcXt flicker. The yarn, of course, has her cavorting around again in that brief lurong. |. Hollywood set some kind of rec ord during 1942 by producing 280 reels of Army training films. But listen to this-during 1943 Holly wood will produce from 1900 to g. 900 similar reels for the govern ment Reason for the delay on tk.e new Laurel and Hardy comedy 'Air Raid Wardens," is that the ssrdio thought the script so funny that 1t would look as if fun was be- ing made of the excellent civilian defense job of air raid wardens, But government officials have given the go ahead.
 Heres an amusing behind-the- scenes story. Several weeks ago RKO studio announced film titled, "Queens of Burlesque." Several days later Producers Releasing Corpora tion protested to RKO, claiming priority on the title. This week Re- pl-blic 'tudio abruptly ended the ar- gument by announcing that the title has been owned by Republic flor the last five years.
 
 JEssEL JOKE
 Hearing that a certain Hollywood bigwig had been made a colonel, George Jessel cracked: If he can be a colonel, want to Je fort!"
 More expressive than long, low whistle, or the wolf-cry of Woo-woo over a gorgeous bit of femIninity was the remaG by a visiting soldier on the ret of "Hel- 1C, Frisco, Hello" at goth Century Fox. Introduced to Lyna Bari, he gaped opsn-mouthed at her very decollete gown and couldn't muster the words to acknowledge the introduction. Finally, and feel fngiy, he managed to blurt out: ~Now know what we're fighting for"
 Ore of the top songs of World War 1.-the unforgettable Char Ssafne,y is about to reach the sgee1 azain. this time as a film
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

Pcssesscr of the most caustic tor sue in show business, Andersen sits in a frcrt TOW of the orches- tra and hlisters his chorus and show girls with comparisons of their mentalities to. for instance, the donkeys and elephants of the Ringing Circus - which he also directs.
 Actually Anderson doesn't mean a word of 1t and the girls work all she harder for him. Aina Con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

zations which present gifts to men leaving for service.
 J. Warren Upson is chairman of the salvage committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Up And Down Broadway GAVER
 Editor
By JACK GAVER United Press Drama Editor

NEW YORK shooting the 1N invasion because the disturbance will be strictly of detractors Thornton Wilder known The Skin of Our Th It is the kind of play that
 
 being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
WANTS SIMPLE INAUGURATION

Lansing, Mich.-(UP)-Governor- Elect Harry F. Kelly has ordered Michigan's biennial inauguration stripped of "pomp and frills." The formal banquet and ball will be eliminated and an informal recep- tion and luncheon following the ad- ministering of the oaths at noon Jan. l, will be substituted.
 Restrictions have eliminated Ar ger tina as a source of cotton yarn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Chicago Loop Takes The Lead
 As Worlds Brightest Night Spot
BY BILL ROSS TIuitnd proSS Sfaff CorraSnN,,dx

Chicago Dec 11-(UP)The lights be Europe
  is blazing has since the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
BIG TOWN MEDLEY


 Correspondent preparing eollon " F and the producers only hope he will get as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

ing the real killer. His sleuthing brings about the exposure of a "hot rubber" ring and leads to the apprehension of the murderer in a climax which sets a new high for thrills, chills and suspense.
 On the same program is another smash hit, Prairie Pals" with Bill Cowboy Rambler) Boyd and big cast of your western favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

Buy War Bonds & Stamps
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Government Employees Elect Officers To Phi Kappa Gamma
Why Not Test Your |. O.?
Facts About Rent Control

'maximum-rent date that was SUBJ
stantially out of line with the rents
prevailing In the area?
A. Yes, either the landlord or
the tenant may ask the Rent Di-
rector to adjust the maximum rent
In situation OF this sort.
5. @. A long-term lease signed
several years ago and rejecting n
different set OF economic and rem
tai conditions called for a rent be-
low that charged for comparable
dwelling units in the neighborhood
on the maximum-rent date. Is the
landlord bound by that figure IN
future rentings OF his property?
A. No, at the expiration OF the
lease the landlord may petition for
an adjustment in the maximum
rent. However. no adjustment Will
be permitted while the lease is In
effect
6. @. What happens in the case
CT house which rents for 5000 A
month during the summer season
and only s25 monthly during the
remainder OF the year II the freeze
date falls In March? What rent will
be permitted while the lease is in
son?
A. In cases of seasonal rents. the
Rent Director on being petitioned
by the landlord. will allow rent
adjustment. The Director may sci
different maximum rents for DIFF
ferent seasons.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Whitaker News
BY PAUL THOMPSON

Rev. Mr.. Parker preached a very
inspiring message Sunday morn
ing.
In the afternoon quarterly meet
ing was held by the Rev. F. Wash
ington. presiding elder.
n. Carter, Sr., and Miss Fern
Carter, Miss Wanda Smith. motor
ed to Howell Sunday to visit Miss
G. Bryant who is very much i'm
proved.
A very fine program was render
ed at the reception OF the graduates
Saturday evening. The honorecs
were Fern Carter, Wanda Smith,
Martha Ledford and Odahlia Led
ford.
on the sick list are: Mrs. Byars,
who Is much improved, and Mrs
Jesse Smith who took seriously ili
Sunday morning.
Last Sunday afternoon Mrs.
Charles Benton was the hostess al
garden dinner honoring her son,
George on his birthday. Friends
came from Detroit, Ypsilanti and
Whitaker. George Is also a grad
uate.
Among the visitors OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Reeves Sunday were Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Thompson and family. Mr. i.
and Mrs. Freyear and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scott and Mr.. AMI
Mrs. Robertson. all OF Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
NOTICE

SALVAGE FOR VICTORY
To give or sell waste paper. old
rags. old rubber. scrap metal
phone Randolph s2ss. TT.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
SOME OF THE LATE HIEN
LONGS PLANS BEAR FRUIT
IN LOUISIANA

On June 10, 1912. | left Detroit
for Lake Providence, La, motor
trip that took yours truly approx
imaicly 100 miles through six
states. lnasmuch as this was not
pleasure trip, out one because OF
illness. | did not have time TO make
notes about as many things AMI
places Of interest that | would like
to have told you about.
1t was my first trip South in
thirteen years; and II was the first
time that Mrs. Jones had even been
TO the southland.
The route that We took carried US
through four Southern States into
Louisiana. they were. Kentucky.
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arka1-
sas.
Since the South has made such
an Improvement since 1929 in many
respects. felt that YOU would be
interested in knowing about them
IL may also- take away some Cf
that fear that you may have about
visiting the South. especially when
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
MOTOR CITY
ELKS ELECT
OFFICERS

All officers OF Motor City Lodge
No. 962, IBPOEW, were returned
to office at an election OF above
organization held Thursday eve-
ming In the auditorium OF Elks build
ing, 225 r. Forest avenue. One ex-
ception was the election OF Gus Car
ter who succeeded Willis Jones. az
esteemed lecturing knight.
Those returned to Office for en-
suing year are. Andrew ]. Smith
exalted ruler: Wiley Jones. es-
teemed leading knight: Frank
Johnson, esteemed loyal knight,
since June 1899: Gus Garter. es-
teemed lecturing knight; Charles
Wilson. esquire; Major Williams,
inner guard and o. Woodward,
outer guard.
Plans have been submitted by
building committee for alterations
in building. Extensive decorations,
repairs to the interior have been
accomplished and new furniture
placed In the lounge room. board OF
trustees room and reception hall
The committee on alterations a1d
decorations consists OF officers and
members OF lodge. The chairman
OF committee is Attorney John
Graham. assisted by Lieut.. W. s.
williams. PER. and others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Men Choose
Victor Hicks
President
Greek Letter
Group Has
Civic Interests

At meeting held in the club
rooms OF Motor City lodge No. s62,
IBPOEw, 225 4. Forest avenue, the
Phi Kappa Gamma fraternity
elected the following officers for
tho ensuing year:
Victor c. Hicks, deputy county
clerk; Casper ]. Lingeman, staff
president: ]. Harvey, Common
pleas court, vice. president; Irwin
Fenster, executive secretary: VIM i.
Matney, Sr., clerk; Jacob Sumer-
axis department county treasurer,
corresponding secretary; j. w.
Hinton, bailiff and deputy sheriff,
Andrew J. Baird's sheriff's office.
financial secretary and treasurer.
Board OF directors, Mr.. Burns.
secretary states office, chairman !;
Lieut.. w. s. Williams, Detroit PO-
lice department and Onslow Par
IRISH, common pleas court, menu
bers. Fred Hart Williams, former
" Wayne County Abstract. asso-
ciate editor Detroit Tribune, is
chairman publicity committee.
The PKG's is a public service
fraternity composed of men en-
ployed in or interested in civic and
political affairs of the city, county.
state and national. 1t functions as
any Greek Letter fraternity and Is
not TO be considered as a purely
political organization. The men,
bership is made up OF men belong
ing TO the major political parties
as well as labor groups. Its pur-
pose Is 10 encourage among It's
members and the public the idea
that public service career for
young Negroes Is as creditable as
any OF the professions or an any
other field OF enterprise. II also
desires to impress the public with
thought that in public service are
men and women too. far removed
from the usually accepted opinion
entertained by the average man.
These workers In public service
have the same high regard for their
efficiency and reputation as those
following or employed in profess
sions OF other gainful pursuits in
volving sincerity. integrity and 10y
atty not only for their own selves
but for those officials and depart
ments employing them.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Musicians Plan
Anniversary
PROGRAMS
Youth Branches
Will Join In
Opening Picnic

Members Of tho Detroit Musicians
association are making elaborate
plans for the celebration Of their
twenty-second anniversary. on July
20.
The anniversary committee win
Elizabeth II. Woodley as chairman,
is arranging program which viii
begin with a picnic for the organ
izaticn, and Junior Youth branches
and their friends TO be held II
Soldiers Field. sunday, July 49, A
radio program Will be held AlOi.-
day evening July 20 program
and reception al the Detroit AS
sociation OF Women's clubs, Ferry
and Brush streets.
sunday. afternoon. June rs. 4
tea will be given at the home OF
The Roger l.. Wccdleys 35l2 Har-
per avenue. a silver oncring Will
be- requested Us proceeds from This
AFFAIR viii 70 into oducaiioua. fund
Of the Detroit Musicians associa-
lion.
Mrs Mile Hynron director ma
ticnal music organization OF which
DINA is an affiliate. has been APP
pointed chairman Of convention
committee by Fred Hart Williams,
president DINA.
Ms Elizabeth Gary was ap-
pointed by Nh Wi,lisms, chairman
OF Year Book committee and Fan
ME White Poo chairman OF LIZ
brary committee
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Reviewing LIST Trip South In Is Years

driving your own ear. First. | would
like to state that ! can truihfuliY
say that we received the same cous-
teous treatment from Michigan u
Louisiana. wherever we stopped
10 buy gas, or food however, the
deeper we got into the South. the
higher the gas was. For instance
gas can be purchased in Tennessee
from nineteen cents per gallon an !
up. but in Mississippi Arkansas
and Louisiana the cheapest gas cost
yen not less than PIC per gallon.
Some places OF Interest that we
viewed en- route here and back 10
Detroit were: Madam walkers
building in Indianapolis. Ind:
Helms Canning plant Princeton.
mi; the famous Beale street in
Memphis Tenn: the $1,000 900
Greenville bridge across the Mis-
eissippi river. AT Greenvile. Miss,
and Mound Bayou. Miss, the ALI
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN

ems for the last lew weeks.
Among the many who will re-
ceiye their sheepsklns this year
are: Sarah Mails, Terrill Whitsiti,
Robert Bell. Lorraine Banks, John
ny Mae Stewart, Harris Mitchell,
Laura Hill and Wyanna Brewer.
Is 1t True That: Fletchit Bill
ings. In spite OF LOWE Mae Bank
heads announcement OF engagement
to Eugene Simmons. Is still trying
[ get back his old love? f.. John
Palmer has girl that lives up TO
his qualifications and really under
stands him.. Charles Williams Is
taking a Detroit Miss to the Ea,l
Hines dance? A. {. Indian
Giver) Butler. will take back his
present II the girl ever says I'm
through?'
Miss Marie Drewery's breakfast
riding party turned out 10 be quite
a successful AFFAIR
Present at the party were Miss
Ruby Austen. Claude krisel. Miss
Ula Mercer. Doris Mitchell. Hal :
vey Mitchell. Sarah Hill. Prince
Drewry. After returning from Joe's
farm the group had chicken dinner
at Marie Drewry's home.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
BY CANDY MORGAN

Mt. Clemens folk attended the
Senior and Junior prom last week :.
on hand were Harry Mails, star
football player for Mt. Clemens
High with Clementine Bankhead
Terrill Whitsitt, popular debates
and Miss Sarah Mails. Incidentally
Whitsitt received the award for be-
ing the outstanding speaker at the
school for the year.
Bob Manning, Mt. Clemens full
back, was on hand as were Wyanna
brewer, Doris Mitchell, Laura Hill.
Lovely Katice Jones has return
ed from short stay In the Windy
city, where she visited relatives and
friends.
On furlough for a visit in the
home town were Sergeants Stanley
Banks. Jack Hadley. Morris Ely
and Chester Caldwell. all OF whom
were recently promoted.
John Palmer. who has been AZ.
tending Michigan State Normal,
VIII enter Wayne university medl-
cal school this Summer. II. c. Bli-
Iiep and Fetchit Billings have been
spending a lot OF time in Mt. Glenn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
(InsialIment 81

mo mast few weeks, the
foi ba. been publishing a Sc
rl0uS articles in connection with
~ rVodera rent control regulations
ls wore nut into effect In VA
Ap''" .ar,s nj the nation on June
'0u ~, y incarnation is OF vital III
~ tenants and landlords
CIV INFECT OF Leases will De-
po.srd this week. and in next
s't.s issue the theme Will be
Eases Two clauses In the or
In D ease are affected by fed
~ rent regulations. One OF these
Inc rent-payment clause. IL this
,.~se calls for higher rent than
-, eyed hy the maximum rent
ssnlation. then the clause Is
fssnaed ana the rent figure lowered
comply with the rent set by the
yseulAtion. IN no case can the rent
1 ,eeed the amount permitted by the
[eonlations. regardless OF any pro-
| In IN the lease or OF any un-
1 .rs,andinc between the landlord
H. tenast The other is the wa
1 ting clause contained In leases
4 udu which The tenant agrees TO
[rrrend.r hle accommodations al,
n expiration Of the lease. Under
Sederal rent regulation this clause
d no l,nrcr in force.
|lO. In cases where the rent
. eridcd in a lease is in excess OF
Ebe maximum rent allowed under
Ia rent REGULATIONS, does this fact
tpd 9th clauses in the lease?
A. 40 an clauses remain bind
.ng I'm the term OF the lease ex-
kept those IN conflict with the reg
ta.ion such as rent and vacate
taas,s
go. II ihe lease calls for a low
\. rem, than that charged on the
kaxImum-f date, can the land
bid raise The rent TO the ceiling?
A. SO in such case the rent
tpsuhod be the lease is binding.
d. mRption is that since the
] ndlord was willing 10 rent his
tforeiyat the figure agreed upon.
tad ibdi such rental was agree
|be 10 him for the period of time
|dyered 10 The lease. then there Is
b. reason why he should expect a
tlsher tcni in the event the rental
ling sct was higher. Federal
ffm cnniTl places a ceiling ON
tcnis not floor.
,. q. When lease expires, neci
tenant sign a renewal?
A. II 'hp tenant had written
|fasl be must at the request Of
|he and O. renew the lease for
fol more than one year, contain
fg The same terms aud conditions
p the expiring lease, except that
cannoi call for a rent higher
pan ihe maximum rent.
l. Q. is there any provision for
|aising OF lowering the maximum
Fnl 81 the expiration OF lease
'hich, because OF special circum-
'an,'s called for a rent on the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27

colored town. Allow this writer 20
add that Mound Bayou, Miss. Is q
town about 1000 population Sc
did n6 see colored people living
in shacks as we had seen IN man.
towns and cities en- route. bur these
people own and live in nice modern
homes. The town ie located on
the main highway between Mem
phis and Greenvillc. Miss.
Some weeks ago, one OF our big
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