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Evening star., 1942-06-22

ules, it was declared.
Although President Roosevelt la
beled the movies an essential in
dustry" and urged key workers to
stay in their places, the past three
months have witnessed steady pro-
cession of big name enlistments.
The casting problem has now be-
come so serious that the IDEA OF
asking the United States for short
term loans on some of these actors
is under debate Many are in nom
combatant branches and might be
made available for two or three
weeks of picture making, it was
suggested.
Studio heads figured that Clark
Gables arrival in Washington to
negotiate a berth in the United
States Air Corps might preclpltate
an exodus of many other big name
PLAYERS in the 40 or over classifica-
tion who so far have been hesltant
about taking the step.
ONLY a few hours after the plane
tragedy that snuffed out the life OF
his wife, Carole Lombard, Gable told
a friend that he would enlist in the
United States Air Corps Immediately
after finishing the picture he had
lust started. His arrival in WASH
ington is a fulfllment of that de-
termination.
AS of this week end. leading men
who have departed for military serv-
ice include James Stewart, Robt.
Montgomery, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.,
Laurence Olivier, Richard Greene,
David Niven, Leslie Howard, Tony
Martin, Ronald Reagan. William
Holden, Jeffrey Lynn, George
O'Brien. Gene Raymond, Ralph
Ballamy, Stirling Hayden, Wayne
Morris and Burgess Meredith.
Those about to go are cary
Grant. George Brent, Victor Ma
ture. Tyrone Power, George Mont
pomerv, Van Heflin, Robert Cum
mings and Tim Holt. Gene Autry,
top favorite among Western fans
and No. 6 on 194l list OF first 10
box Office names, also is after a
military job.
Included in the first group OF
those who have already gone must
be the name of Melvyn Douglas
Evening star., 1942-06-22
Student Dancers
Star in Hayden
Revue Intine'

More than 200 students OF dancing
climaxed another year of instruction
at the Phil Hayden Studios 18th
annual Revue Intime" last night
at the Willard Hotel. 1t may be
the last revue Phil Hayden will di-
rect for some time.
Mr.. Hayden, you see. expects to
join the armed forces soon. His
Dupont Circle studios. however, will
continue, he said. Miss Betty Bige-
low, assistant director, and his sister,
Mrs. Edwin Evans, will direct the
classes during his absence.
Last nights production, with
patriotic theme, featured military
Evening star., 1942-06-22

when he decided to risk family dis
approval and life in a garret by
getting his first acting job. He
risked both without feeling either,
save for the briefest of intervals.
His immediate and conspicuous
success made him Hollands out
standing young actor, good enough
to beguile Hollywood despite a lack
OF glamour. He was brought to
this country Immediately before the
war and has been kept busy ever
since.
Waits and Strays: Separate
Rooms" naughty enough farce to
defy the most strident blasts of
critics from coast to coast, will be
the Cross Roads Theater's second
production Izetta Jewell will
return to play the leading feminine
role =. Jan Struther. the author.
thinks it was perfectly marvellous
that Hollywood writers could give
story form to her Mrs. Miniver.
. Hollywood is looking for other
authors of equal amiability E.
Most Of them are deeply hurt by its
treatment of their stories.
Evening star., 1942-06-22

Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer was pretty
crushed few months ago when
Evening star., 1942-06-22
Not for Comedy
A comedian became impress

A comedian became impressively
serious when Jack Benny played a
scene straight in Warner Bros.
George Washington Slept Here"
In the scene Benny read letter
that George Washington addressed
to the Continental Congress on
November 10, 1777. when his poorly
equipped troops were being hard
pressed. The passage read, in part
I'VE are facing a time of peril so
grave in our national history that
there is now only the choice of
serving our country longer or hav-
ing tomorrow no country to serve.
Benny said he was struck by the
parallel that could be drawn be-
tween Washington's words and
words that might be written today.
Evening star., 1942-06-22
Navy Gets a Set

Paramount has presented the
Navy Department with the large
airfleld which the company built
for filming Wake Island" The
Navy will hard-surface the landing
field. to make it suitable for all
weather use. The company con-
Structed the 200-foot wide and 4.OOO-
foot-long runway as a replica of
Wake Islands airfield at the time
of the japanese attack.
Evening star., 1942-06-22

Ayers a C t / o n
intimated t h e
end of DR.. Kill
dare's enormous
popularity with
the public. The
series was a big
money = maker,
e ach chapter
representing a
large return on
a small invest
ment. Small, IN
deed, as COM
pared with the
cost of a single,
non serial film.
IIrl.aA tlo Grcf
Evening star., 1942-06-22

drills and music As usual, In such
a recital, terpsichorean tots were
the favorites. Sue Sheriff, 5-year-
old acrobatic dancer, especially dis
tinguished herself.
Probably most popular OF the 30
acts was a pantomime novelty num-
Der entitled Correspondent" satir-
izing a divorce case courtroom scene.
Other acts included everything from
'jitterbug" to ballet dancing.
Especially effective in solo acts
was the use of lighting to project
shadows on background screens. The
production was staged and routined
by Mr.. Hayden, who, with Miss
Baker, wrote most of the musical
score and lyrics.
Evening star., 1942-06-22
Leading Man Situation
Desperate in Movies
And Gable Move May Start Exodus
Among Older Stars, of Whom
But Handful Remains
By HAROLD HEFFERNAN.
HOLLYWOOD.

Film leaders meeting here discuss Hoywoods casting
shelving so
the end of ls42ndcated they turn to the United States
for help.
Continued departure leading
rf,lEIr rnreleas esched
Evening star., 1942-06-22
THE EVENING STAR WASHINGTON G., MONDAY JUNE o.
The Salvage Of a Serial
Is Finally Undertaken
Metro Finds New Doctor to Take Over
DR.. Kildares Old, Big Practice;
Philip Dorm to Play in Series
ANU S E M E N T S.
BY JAY CARMODY.

perhaps may have
a been
mortal the people playing hen evidenced
Charlie Chan with passing Oand
Kildare when Lew Ayers went to conscientious obectors
Medical Corps
from which the learn the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Connecticut's mutual savings banks reported an increase of 1.6 1 per cent in total deposits during the past year, while drop of 2.2 per cent in deposits of the 100 larg- est such banks throughout the na- tion was taking place. The gain in this state from January l to July | 1, 1942 was l per cent, as compared with II per cent decrease re- ported by the country's 100 leading 1 mutual savings institution, over the six-months period.
 The Waterbury Savings Banks total for 1942 was $38,797, ,245 as compared.
 Until recently, according to the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks, which released the 1 figures mutual institutions, operat- ing in IT states, have shown a ] ateady rise of deposits, assets and 1 number of depositors. But in the latest s'x-morths period figures for { these three groups receded slightly The recession was so slight that mutual savings bank men consider it's exceptional proof of the public will to maintain savings accounts, as well as to buy War Savings Bonds. Mutual institutions have been one of the principal distribut- i ing agencies for these bonds, having passed on to the public $489, ,351 ,485 worth of these securities, up to June 30.
 Analysis of Figures
 Analysis of mutual savings bank figures indicates that in the first six months of 1942 deposits receded by $135 ,146,970, a comparatively mi nor item in view of total deposits amounting to $10,354,532,573. This latter figure still was only slightly below the peak of year or two ago
 Assets usually keep pace with de- posits and. in the present case, fol- lowed that rule. The decrease was $116,555,017 also minor item in relation to total assets of $11,677,- 734,013. Likewise, this total repre- sented only 8 small percentage of decline from top figures.
 ] Surplus High
 Surplus, another fundamental in- dicator of mutual savings bank op- eration, rose by minute ration to 12.4 per cent for each dollar of deposits. The figure continued to be one of the highest ever achieved for any similar accumulation of capital.
 Mutual savings bank men affirm that number of accounts, rather than deposits or assets, is the best measuring stick of savings. Judged upon that basis, number of accounts steadily followed deposits and as- sets, the decline for six months be- ing 64.076. But the total of 15,674,- 93l still constituted the greatest to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
LEO SCULLY IS
 DINNER GUEST
Welfare Supt. to Leave Soon to Enter United
 States Army

Naugatuck, July 30-Welfare Supt. Leo Scully was honored last night at farewell party at Lift-the Latch Inn, Middlebury, by borough officials and department employees. MT. Scully, who will leave to start active duty in the U. s. army Friday, was presented with $25 defense bond from the Town Hall officials. War den Leo J. Brophy, who acted as toastmaster, made the presentation.
 The warden praised MT. Scully as sincere and conscientious work CT and wished him good luck in the army. Supt. Scully expressed his thanks and appreciation for cooper ation given.
 A turkey dinner was enjoyed, with dancing following.
 Supt. Scully is expected to sub init his resignation within a few days. Warden Brophy said today he has not discussed the question of filling the vacancy yet. There have been reports that Miss Kath- erine Brennan, social service worker in the department for some years may carry on the duties of the superintendent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Mutual Savings Banks
 Report Slight Gains
Totals for l942 Changed By Noticeable Declines in
 Deposits, Depositors in Closing Six=Month Period

tai of accounts representing small savers"
 Investment difficulties were seen again in the slightly reduced rate of interest-dividends paid to savers in mutual institutions The change was fractional, from 1.89 to 1.88 per cent.
 Average accounts for the entire IT states in which mutual institu- tions operate kept in line with other figures. They receded slightly, from $666. AS to $660.58. These figures were based upon all accounts including special purpose" accounts. By omit ting Christmas Club and similar accounts, the average regular" ac- count came to $827.85, against the general" average of $66058.
 Bond and Stamp Sale
 Mutual savings bank officials were much gratified that their large dis tribution had not interfered with customary savings accounts. They pointed out that it is just as neces- sary nowadays to have a ready source of money as it has been in the past. Also they expressed the opinion that monthly goals for war savings bonds would be reached and expressed the hope that any for~l of compulsory saving would be avoided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
LOCAL MAN WED
 LAST SATURDAY
Ceremony Held in Deep River; Rev. Jas. Butler
 Is Celebrant

Naugatuck, July 30 The we'd ding of Miss Doris Eva Bobienski daughter of MT. and Mrs. Julian Bobienski of Deep River, to William Jennings, son of MT. and Mrs. Ray mond Jennings of Hill street, took place at St. Joseph's church in Deep River Saturday morning, with Rev. James T. Butler, pastor, former Naugatuck resident, officiating. Miss Clara Bobienski, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Frank Smith of Naugatuck served as best man.
 The bride was fetchingly attired, in while marquisette gown trim med with lace, and wore with 1t a veil arranged from coronet. Her bridal bouquet included white roses and gardenias. Her attendant wore 8 yellow marquisete gown and hat to match, and carried souvenir roses. A reception followed at the Floral Park Inn and the couple later left o nan unannounced wedding trip. The brides travel attire consisted of a navy blue ensemble.
 Guests from Waterbury, Say brook, Milford, Naugatuck, Deep River and Chester attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
MANY APPLY FOR
 ADDITIONAL GAS
Supplementary Books Still Being Issued at Futile
 House


 Naugatuck, July 30 A steady stream of persons seeking supple mental gas ration books continued to pour into the Futile school North Church street today. ester day 1t was necessary to put on seven volunteer workers to assist in hand ling those seeking the books and this morning there were four vol unteers, in addition to the regular clerk.
 The ration board office has been open at night and officials frequent ly have not finished work much be- fore midnight.
 It was said today that no date has yet been set as limit for sub mission of applications for supple mental gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Naugatuck, July 30 Arrange ments have been made so that the garbage collection here will be made by two different collectors, one covering the west side of the town, the other the east side, Warden Leo J. Brophy announced today.
 The warden feels that this ar- rangement will probably result in quicker collection of garbage and leave no cause for complaints.
 He said John Wilkas, son of the former collector, will collect on the west side and Harold Edwards. who was recently appointed collector, will do the east side. Tis new ar- rangement is to go into effect Aug ust 1, MT. Brophy said.
 Inability to keep sufficient help caused Mrs. A. Wilkas, former col lector, to give up the work, and after MT. Edwards was named, he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
TWO DAYLIGHT
 TESTS A MONTH
Only Army Can Order BIackOuts; Will Be
 Field Tests

Naugatuck, July 30-Two day. light air aid alerts or field tests per month are planned by the defense council in the near future, it was learned today from Harold R. Per- ry, chief air raid warden.
 MT. Perry explained that these field tests will not be blackouts, as the local council cannot order blackouts, the army does this. But the local council can request per- mission for a daylight field test.
 It is felt that the tests, at the rate of two each month, will keep de- fense council workers on their toes an enable them to become further acquainted with their duties.
 At recent alert here, there were a number of cases where wardens failed to appear and had not pro- vided substitute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
JOSEPH INQUIRE NAMES COMMITTEES
Eagles Groups Selected for
 Numerous Activities

Naugatuck, July 30-Joseph Mo- Guire, worthy president of the Naugatuck aerie of Eagles, has ap- pointed various committees for the Society. They are: steering commit tee, Paul E. Buckmiller, Lawrence J. Caulfield and Edward Honyotsk; ; delinuuent and taxation committee, John J. Garland, Edward Garland, Joseph P. Kane, Joseph Mcclure and Lawrence J. Caulfield; old age pension committee, William F. Kelly Joseph Bernblum, Joseph Neal; grievance and appeal, Lawrence J. Caulfield, Alphonse Happy, James F. McCann, John J. Garland and Joseph Neal; auditing, Edward Gar land, Edward Nolde and John Cor nish; building, Paul R. Passeck, An thony Farrar, Alphonse Happy, Wil- liam F. Kelly. Lawrence J. Caulfield and D. Emmet Shea.
 Also, entertainment. Walter Palo- wicz, Edward Bradshaw, Anthony Farrar, Frank Bullis, Edward Nolde Thomas Welch, Frank Wylong. Jo- seph Marnon, Thomas McGuire, Paul R. PasSeck, Frank P. Weary! John Cornish, James Sullivan, Paul E. Buckmiller and William Broad rick: finance, John Dillon, John J. Garland and Joseph P. Kane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
LOCAL BUSSES
 ROUTE CHANGES
On North Trip Busses Not Crossing Memorial
 Bridge

Naugatuck, July 30. - The Wa terbury-Naugatuck locals of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company now leave go from here via Water street to North Water, to Church, to Bridge street to Spring street, and thence to Water bury. They do not on the trip north cross the Memorial bridge and go up North Main stret. As a result of this change, quite few residents who are unaware of 1t have waited at the junction of Main and Maple streets half an hour to get bus. These locals return the same way as they go, that is via Platts Mills to Spring to Bridge to Church street and thence to Water street, and do not come down North Main street on the southern trip.
 The Waterbury-Derby busses are the ones that travel up North Main street and these go every half hour, Construction work on the new state highway north of Union City is the cause of the change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
BLACKOUT IS
 DUE TONIGHT Defense Officials Prepare for Test-HOur Is
 Secret
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter Phone Naugatuck 3046

Beacon Falls, July BOA blackout will be held here tonight, 1t was learned today from Austin Ford, de- fense council chairman. The exact time was kept a secret. MT. For said that the blackout will be local one.
 In view of a recent criticism of air raid wardens by the chief air raid warden, Conleth Kiernan, the result of tonight's test Is awaited with interest. It was reported that MT. Kiernan's sincere criticism of some defects in the organization had healthy effect.
 Tomorrow night will be the final session by Tax Collector Ralph Tucker, Sr., to receive payment of property taxes, prior to the time interest is added. These taxes were due July 1.
 The annual roast, originally scheduled for tonight by the Ladies' Aid society of the United church, has been postponed.
 Sewing for the Red Cross took place today at a meeting of knit ters at the home of Mrs. Austin Ford, Bethany road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Borough Briefs

Donald Garrick, member of the naval reserve, who has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Martin Garrick, Sr., of High street has re- turned to Columbia university, N. Y.
 Allen Johnson of New street is vacationing at Camp Mataucha, Wat3rtown.
 Nick Balcerski of Anderson street, who left Tuesday to start his duties in the U. s. Navy, was feted by friends at Sullivan's inn, Cotton Hollow. He was presented with a purse and other gifts. He has becn employed in the machine shop of the U. s. Rubber company, and has enlisted in the aviation machinists' branch of the navy.
 Services of knitters to work on women's sweaters for war relief are needed by the local chapter, Red Cross.
 Mrs. Ella Wagner of Scott street has as her guests MT. and Mrs. Roy Shuman of Williamsport, Pa.
 Mrs. Alvin Noble and daughter, Joann, of Tolles Square have re- turned from Williamsport, Pa, where they visited relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. R. w. Smith and family of New street. who have been vacationing in Cleveland, Ohio, have returned.
 George O'Donnell of Highland avenue and Jack Lent of New street are vacationing in Southbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Gillette Noble and son of Highland avenue, who have been vacationing in Maine, have re- turned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

didn't receive single complaint where in the past, there have been quite few complaints that the sig nal was not heard.
 The Eastern Malleable Iron whistle is now heard more clearly, which improves the general reception of the signal. With some of the sirens used, 1t would have meant very heavy outlay of money to purchase enough to produce signal that would be heard throughout the town, the chairman said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
ests Show Sirens Not As Adequate
 As Shop Blasts
Steam Failure Only Would Cause Officials to Revert 10 Use of Sirens; No Complaints Recently
 On Use of Whistles

Naugatuck July 30 = The whistle method of an air raid alarm definitely unless something unfore- seen occurs it learned today from Clarence Jones' chairman of the Naugatuck Defense Council. Several types of sirens have been tried here air raid warning and reports audbity of these disclosed that they not better than, if good the system of sounding factory whistles here to signify raid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

MT. Jones said that if something developed whereby it would be im- possible to get up steam for whistles, then a siren method might be tried. However, until such a time, local residents can feel assured that if various factories sound prolonged blasts of whistles for quite an ir- terval, 1t means an alert.
 Apparently residents are getting used to the whistle system, for af- ter the alert here few weeks ago, the defense council headquarters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
1942-43 FEATURES

Two of the first three pictures on the Monogram 1942-43 program have ben completed. There are "Isle of Fury" produced and di. rected by Richard Oswald, witk John Howard, Gilbert Rowland. Hehen Gilbert and Alan Mowbray in the principal roles; and "One Thrilling Night" directed by Will liam Beaudine for produced A. W, Hackel, with John Beal and Wanda Mckay featured. Third of the init ial group. Foreign Agent" to be produced by Martin Mooney and Max King, goes before the cameras on July IA.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
BROADWAY'S HEART"

The warm heart that beats be- heath the pretense of Broadway is revealed in Damon Runyon's RKO Radio production. "The Big Street, co-starring Henry Fonda and Lu- Cille Ball.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
BUCK JONES SELLS WAR BONDS

Buck Jones, Monogram west ern star, will sell War Savings Bonds in Reno, Nevada, this month under the auspices of the Nevada representatives of the U. s. Treas ury Department. The cowboy star vii be accompanied by Mrs. Jones, and the couple will afterward go to their newly purchased 5,1o0- acre ranch near Susanville. Cal, for a "between-pictures" vacation.
 Riders of the West" is Buck Jones' latest production in the Rough Riders" series for Mono gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Whistles To Be Used For Air Raids
Two Garbage Routes
 Set Up For Borough
West, East Sides of Town to Be Covered, Warden
 Leo BrOphy Announces

found himself hampered by the same problem. The warden said he has worked out what is believed to be an equitable arrangement now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Enough air Is contained in the earth's atmosphere to allow each person about 3,000. 900 tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Coal production in France aver aged only 2,8O0 00O tons month last year, compared with 100000 in nor nal times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

1raq will regulate its soap unak- ers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

MT. and Mrs. R. w. Smith and family of New street. who have been vacationing in Cleveland, Ohio, have returned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

George ODonnell of Highland avenue and Jack Lent of New street are vacationing in Southbury.
Evening star., 1942-10-09

1900 auxiliary dremen and rescuaS
squad workers have been trained o1E
are In training here. Unlike the
air-raid wardens, these nfen do NOS
come into immediate Close contact
with the public at times other thasss
emergencies, 20 that little y lnowsa
about them, but ! want TO say taa3M
should the emergency arise. everM
one In this community Win ~
grateful for their assistance 4n4M
their training. ~. si
"These men take their traininl 81
with them into their honaet AM h Il
businesses and are ready for dutJ.
there as well as In public sIheN
already have proved that they are.
important factors Ia controlling dre4 q
which otherwise, rs the UnitedsN
States Chamber Of Commerce pointtss
out, might divert material and man S
power from decisive war productions,
and impede the war program by de-
stroying vital materials and faciliS
ties that cannot be replaced In the 4
present emergency" . s.