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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Qu,iAs Dshoit Big Nonis,
'Pretender'
Finally Lands
Behind Bars
BY JACK PICKERING

DROFILE of a Phony. lie
i started playing big-shot
eight or 10 years ago. Every
metropolis has a collection OF
these phonies. and most OF them
start by innocently pretending 10
be more important than they
really are.
lie was an office boy then,
but impressed a few people with
his stories that he was Cd the
son Of a millionaire. who worked
for a lark, or CD the son OF the
boss.
Next he started running up
bills at the bigger Detroit hotels
and night spots. entertaining the
dopes who swallowed his hokum.
But nobody cared very much.
Nobody cared much when he
lost his job as an office boy,
either.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Readily Admits Guilt

When picked up. he readily
admitted what he'd been doing
The funny part--it sounds like
fiction, but l assure you that u
happened--was this While hunt
ing for the captain they ran
across another man IN uniform
who turned out 20 be sales
man for military school clothes
They pitched him in the bull
pen with the captain When
the salesman LEANED how be
had been tripped up. > he turned
10 the captain with fire IN bis
eye.
"say, you." hc/challenged bit
terly. II oughtE punch you right
in the nose"/
THE PAsSING SCENE
The DIS of bright and shiny
beer bgttle caps is gone Some
Of tb< caps look a. though they
ha1 been through "A couple Of
wars.
Z Betty BART (now wife OF
It. Colin CampbeilJ. the Detroit
girl who organized Letters. Inc
q club of $4,000 girls 20 write
10 soldiers in camps. is planning
10 offer the organization TO the
government AS a corps Of stamp
and bond SaleSwomen.
War oddity. a small colony
Of former Michigan men has
assembled in Reno, of all places
They happened 20 be assigned
there as navy recruiting officers
1t. George O. Hackett. for
merly of Plymouth Motors: IL.
Walter Lemke of Shelby and
Grand Rapids; Chief Woman p.
J. Pitickkee. who worked az
Clayton's. 'Hickey'S and the De
troit Bank. and Walter Cullen
Of Grand Rapids. Another new
Remote is Ralph Way. an adj
vertiSing man from Toledo.
Yacht TO Barge
What would the Dodge family
say II they knew that their fab
ulous yacht. the Delphine. now
made over into navy craft for
Admiral King. is "a &c q as
barge -?
Young Bill Rhinehart, i'm
pressed al meeting Jim Dewey
the labor conciliator. and being
aStonlShed (as most people arel
10 discover that Dewey puts eH
less dog than anybody who ever
came out of Washington
Many Detroiters meet him
casually and chat with him, and
don't learn until afterward that
he is the trouble-shooter VINO
has solved some OF Detroits
most dangerous labor disputes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09

CHARLIE SPIVAK, who plays
y for the jam session this
afternoon AZ Eastwood Gardens
and holds forth nightly through
Thursday, boasts one OF the best
rounded musical organizations
in the land. Singing with Spivak
and his musicians are The Star
busters. a quartet Of three men
and June Hutton who also does
solo work with the orchestra
Garry Stevens carries the male
NoCals.
Starting next Friday Hal Me
Intyre. the chap who rode the
fame wagon with Glenn Miller
and then took off and formed
ms own musical unit not only
with Glenn's blessing but with a
good bit Of persuasion from the
head maestro. will come 10 East
wood for a weeks engagement
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
from Little NHonis, Grow
Vinegar Tree
Run Nlears Close

Continued From First Stage Pag'
production Of the Chekov play,
The Three Sisters" for which
elaborate plans are now being
made. The Cornell exhibit will
arrive October 26.
Another two-week visitor will
be the Pennsylvania Dutch farce,
Papa Is AL" which played on
Broadway all last season.
The last definite announce
mcnt that the Cass has TO offer
is Spring Again which para
doxically arrives in November,
the sixteenth to be exact.
There will undoubtedly be
other attractions 10 fill in the
vacant dates, but, even at that.
10 have such a definite an
nouncesnent at this early date
presages a rather full theatrical
season.
OF course. the Theater Guild
has already promised us Junior
Miss" and the new Alfred Lunt-
Lynn Fontanne vehicle, The
Pirate" but besides that they
will probably give Detroit a
first look at the new musical
version of Green Grow the
Lilacs.'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
a Frothy Picture

It's a frothy thing about new
lyweds who have a bad habit OF
lying 10 one another about such
silly things that their marriage
almost goes on the rocks.
Patricia Morrison is the siren
who sounds of at the wrong
time.
But despite all this pleasantly.
don't forget that there is that
one powerful picture you mustn't
miss at the United Artists.
A truly stirring picture. Mrs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Has Expert Help

Helping Miss c. 10 unravel her
couture are such expert breaker
downers as Melvyn Douglas,
Roland Young and Allen Jenkins.
By the time they get through
with Joan, it's impossible for her
10 pull a straight face or
straight answer.
Al the Michigan, Betty Fields
and Ray Milland cavort through
"A pleasant little domestic farce
-Are-fiusbandSe Necessary? This
really is a filmN<ersion of the
book. Mr.. and Mrs. Cugat,"
which had considerable success
with the perusing public last
wear
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
BY CHARLES GENTRY

WITH TIE exception of the
w highly dramatic and deeply
moving, Mrs. Miniver' at the
United Artists, the rest of the
movies are in a considerably
lighter vein tn. week.
At the Fox. we find Joan Craw-
ford, for example, going back TO
her dancing days, clicking her
heels and generally having
high old time of it, despite the
fact that she's been busy for the
past several years being a quite
dignified dramatic actress.
The occasion for Miss Craw-
ford's change Of manner IS called
They All Kissed The Bride" a
comedy with a good idea which
goes a little haywire, as does its
star We believe ia "eseapist@
movies, but this one got away
altogether.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Spivdk at Eastwood !;
Beach Seeks Beauty

beauty and poise, since the an
nual contest is sponsored by
the Showman's Variety Jubilee
in an effort 10 discover fresh
material for stage, radio, screen
and modelling.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Puts Bite on Judge

He even put the bite on one
Detroit Judge. and is said TO
have conned a policeman into
taking him 90 headquarters ia a
taxicab on the occasion OF one
arrest
Then came the war and
Detroiters saw him struttlng
around in uniform. First he was
a second lieutenant. In a few
weeks he was a first lieutenant.
Finally he became a captain
II was a good act. He SAID ne
was in the ferry command. and
he managed 10 be seen mingled
with ferry command men. Some
Of the people who had known
him 10 be a fake for years began
10 wonder whether he might be
legitimate this time.
lie handed out l5-cent cigars
10 policemen and uSherS al the
bali park and introduced his
admiring -ChumS 20 the big
league ball players.
He even started big-shotting
at the army induction center
and brashly got away with II.
lie borrowed SIS from one OF the
girls working there. although
they say that he made one bad
slip that tipped OF some OF the
people. With his cap of (mean-
ing nobody had 10 salute him)
he saluted a passing private who
quite properly didn't salute the
captain
IT didn't matter much though
because the FBI was on his trail
by that time. ImperSonatlng an
officer is no trivial matter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Carnival Expanded

Eastwood carnival OF mirth
Viii start Monday noon from
now on. The night OF fun has
proven so popular that the re-
duced rate on the midway rides
has been extended 10 start al
moon on washday. There is
roller skating each evening with
Sunday matinee sessions.
Entries continue 20 pour into
Jefferson Beach from all over
the state for the Miss Michigan
1912 contest. the final date for
which will be announced within
q day or two. Girls of talent
and beauty. between is and IS
and unmarried. are urged 10
hurry In with their applications.
accompanied by pictures. either
10 the park management office
or 10 $40 Free Press Building
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
RoIIercade Popular

Out al Jefferson Beach the
Rollercade * drawing crowds
OF enthusiastic skaters 10 enjoy
Continued on Next Page
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-09
Miss Michigan 1912

The winner Will receive the
title Of Miss Michigan 1912
and a trip 10 Atlantic City along
with an appropriate wardrobe
20 compete in the national finals
al the Steel Pier on Labor Day
Talent is required as we'll as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-21
By GEORGE McMANUS

cellent likeness of the woman. The other was for Professor Albert Con- stantine, followed by a list of de- grees, and its photo too seemed au- thentic enough to identify the strange little man.
 "These seem to be in order" she announced. '=t
 Halsey nodded. Good. We'll hear their stories later. Do you have luggage?"
 Tn answer two suitcases came hurtling over side to crash on the pier. Having asked and received the answer that these were all, Hal sey prodded the deflated skipper aboard his vessel.
 Not a word was spoken as the schooner's auxiliary moved the dirty gray hull away into the cobalt sea. On the pier, Mcdowell groaned suddenly and sat up. Halsey leaned down and expertly scanned the de- tective's wound. June Paterson watched, marveling at Halsey's calm efficiency; watched, too, with open contempt as Talcott stood iIl- effectually by.
 Talcott seemed to have sl1runk in stature; already Sebastien and black Tomas were regarding Halsey with the faithful eyes of dogs. Duly she wondered if what had been inti- mated about Talcott might not after all be true.
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-21
CARIBBEAN CRISIS
COPYRIGHT. teA2. NEA SERVICE. ING.

therell be no gun play on Abas. Put that pistol away"
 Halsey's mouth gaped in aston- ishment. Have you lost your mind?" he gasped.
 Talcott shrugged. There's been too much noise already. I'm sur- prised the natives aren't on our ears by this time. You know how much chance we'd stand"
 "But your foreman, Sebastien-"
 "Sebastien was knifed," Talcott said calmly. Knives make no noise. It was Jackson's idea to scare us by firing that first shot. He doesn't appreciate, or care, what we're up against on this island. But you should. So put the gun away"
 Hardness settled on Halsey's face. "Of all the fools" he grunted. Swinging, he jabbed the pistol in Jackson's side. "I'll see that the authorities hear of this, MT. Jack son. I'm the new manager here and you won't find me as easy to get along with as Talcott seems to have been. Now, what about these passengers you have?"
 In answer, the heads of a man and a woman appeared over the side. The woman, June Paterson saw in that swift moment, was dark with the throbbing beauty of for eign lands. Her skin was clear ivory and her eyes were great dark pools of fear and pleading. Hesi- tantly she stepped to the pier.
 The man who followed her was a most remarkable creature. He pos sessed a tremendous quantity of hair that must have been dyed, and his eyes were hidden behind thick lensed glasses that gave his round face the appearance of an orange hiding behind automobile head lights. He was shaking violently and his clothing was much too large, and that was all June Pater- son could see, for then Tomas broad back hid him from view.
 A word of protest was on Tal- cott's lips but Halsey ignored him. T understand you have papers?' HalSey asked briskly.
 The woman nodded abjectly. "The Captain, he has kept them." she said in a tremulous voice slurred with just trace of accent.
 Halsey glared at the schooner's master, and hurriedly Jackson searched; found a stained, dirty en- velope in his hip pocket, passed it oyer. "Open 1t up and read the contentg," Halsey ordered June Paterson.
 Dawn was flooding the sky when. in the light of pier lamp, June aPterson opened the envelope. Up- permost was a passport issued in the name of Martha swenson and |tho photograph it bore was an sx-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-21
REFUGEE VISITORS
CHAPTER VIII

June Pattersons hand was raised 70 her mouth as if in attempt to secapture the outcry that had re- vealed her presence. The silly bag Was ct her feet and thus she stood, s lovely, frightened girl outlined in the glow of searchlight. Captain Jackson'S scowl was swiftly erased; . startling white grin made a gash In his dark face and his eyes re- Elected inner fires.
 "Carambal" he said softly. An thought theeS one 'ave was beautifull Senorita, you ave thee suitcase. You wish passage, no? You want get away from here, no?" He leaped down from the cabin roof, strode forward rapidly. "Juanl Take the Senorita's bagl Pronto, fools. Theenk we ave all night?"
 The girl stood transfixed, staring in terror at the prone figure of Mcdowell. A moment before he had been 6 staunch, trustworthy Eigure, armed with pistol, belliger- ant. aggressive. Now he was death- " still, Q rivulet of blood coursing down his neck.
 It was so swift. She had sought escape from a place to which she had come with such great dreams. Yet no matter how great her dis- appointment in Bill Talcott, every fibre of her being told her that here was no escape; that once on that dirty gray schooner even life itself might be forfeit.
 '.NoI" she cried violently. NO. I don't want to 60 away"
 The attacker whose black jack had a0 quickly subdued Mcdowell was nlteEnpting to Wrest the beg from Ter nngets when Leonard HalsqY
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-21
BY EATON K. GOLDTHWAITE
A.

growl he rushed, lowering his shoul- der so that the man call Juan was sent reeling backward into the or- coming Captain Jackson. The ac- ton was swift and the impact solid, and the swarthy, swaggering skip per fell backward, twisting in des- perate attempt to save himself. The shotgun had him of balance; its butt struck the pier with a re- sounding thwack and the roar of its discharge blasted heavenward.
 Perilously close, that fury of shot and fire had been. Then event fol- lowed event in confusing swiftness Halsey scooped Up MacDowell's pistol. The huge native Tomas moved with the speed of light, cap- turing Juan in his great hands. Se- bastien, clutching his injured arm, kicked viciously and accurately at a fallen man who was attempting to rise.
 Only Bill Talcott did not move. Whether bewildered or frightened, he stood StockStill, lifting not a finger to assist Halsey. Talcott's face was devoid of expression, his eyes blank, his arms laxly at his side; whatever fight he had held was gone from him and he stayed a disinterested, dull observer.
 Back, all of you!" Halsey shout ed, leveling the pistol. "Talcott, pull yourself together You, Jack son, get these men aboard and get out of here. I warn you, I'll fire at the slightest disobedience!"
 There was one coming over the side with knife in his teeth. Un- hesitatingly Halsey fired. The knife man yelled in pain, scrambled hastily back to the deck. Jackson, facing Halsey with murder in his eyes, felt the hot breath of the bul- let in his face and jerked violently backward.
 As for the fellow in black Tomas hands; single thin dry scream had come from his lips. Only once 1t sounded and then he was quite limp. As if he were bag of ni- trate, Tomas tossed him aboard
 
 with Q mighty thrust; moved to the next, picked him up and slung him to the ships deck and thus with the last until of the schooner's crew only Jackson remained on the pier.
 The sWagger was gone from the dark skipper. His face was livid with fear, his eyes riveted on the gun in Halsey's hand. Don't shoot me, he begged. Don't shoot"
 Talcott was coming over. Head down, legs spread, anger supplant- in gthe blankness in his eyes. sEalsey," Talcott said in a cold, un- natural voice, ''it wasn't necessary ko sloot that man. I'm still in ahxs6 here. and while I'm hns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-21
. SERIAL STORY
HENRY

THE STORY--Four visitors ar- rive at q Dutch West Indian is- land to compIicate the life of Bill TaIcOtt, who is finishing six years there as branch manager for an American chemical firm. They are HaIsey, Bilps successor; an audi tor, who immediately accuses Bill of a large shortage in his ac- counts; Mcdowell, detective brought to take Bill back to the States if any irregularity were found, and June Patterson, beau- tiful cousin of Bilps former roOm-mate. Awakened by shouts on her first night at the island, Juno goes to the dock to find 8 renegade skipper trying to land
 two smuggled refugees on the is. land from his schooner. When Mcdowell tries to interfere; one of the slippers men fells him with . blackjack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
NOTICE

Public Hearing on Proposed Amend ment to the Building Zone Ordi- nance for Property located at No. 9Ol Watert0wn Avenue.
 In accordance with Section 425 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, notice is hereby given that a Committee of five of the Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on Friday eve- ming, May 22nd, l942, at 7:30 o'clock, in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, on the proposed change in the Building Zone Ordi- nance from "B" Residence Zone to e" Residence Zone for property located at No. 901 Watertown Ave nue, bounded as follows:-
 NOrtherly-164 feet on Watertown Avenue;
 Easterly-98 feet on land former ly of Nellie Rick;
 Again EaSterIy-4O feet on land now or formerly of Annie K. Mahe- gan;
 SOutherIy-24 feet on land now or formerly of Annie K Mahegan;
 SOutherly-140 feet more or less on land of A. K. Thompson, Trus- tee;
 Westerly - 162 feet on Coniston Avenue.
 All persons owning properties in the vicinity of the above aGoress $ or those immediately adjacent in the rear thereof, or those directly opposite thereto, are hereby notified to appear and be heard in reference to the proposed amendment at the time and place above specified.
 The hearing will be held before the following Committee:- Alder men Kopcha, Sullivan, Minicucci, Abercrombie and Gerardi.
 By order of the Board of Alder men, at a meeting held May 4th, 1922.
 Attest:-
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 5.6-3t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
HOUSING PROJECT
 PLANS OUTLINED
25O One.FaniIy Dwellings May Be Erected Here Be.
 fore End of Summer

Laying of new water mains on Park road to a point near the Mid- dlebury town line was asked of the board of works last night by Adriel Harris, of White Plains N. F., who said that if this is done he plans to build from 200 to 250 one-family dwellings at the location.
 Mir. Harris is ore of a number oi builders and contractors who are now planning the erection of hun dreds of one-family homes here Several large projects are already underway and more will start soon One new project, sponsorded by Judd & Puffer, calls for the erec- ton of 28 new homes on the Kru- gelis tract on Highland avenue FILA approved plans will be used.
 The New York man told the board that if the Park road mains are laid, at cost of $40,000, he will reimburse the city for a water tank at the development, will build the necessary new street and will fur nish a septic tank system for sew age.
 The works board referred the re- quest to its water committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, May 9th, A. D. 1942. ESTATE of AVANGELINE F MOREY HENDERSON, late of Waterbury, in said District, de- ceased.
 Upon the application of ROBERT l.. SULLIVAN, Administrator, c. t. a., praying that he may be authorized to sell, certain real estate belonging to said Estate, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 11th day of May A. D. 1942, at II o'clock in the forenoon (standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of Said application, aAd the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub- fishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, on or before the 7th day Of May 1942.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, 5-6-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
NOTICE

Public Hearing on Proposed Amend ment to the Building Zone Ordi- nance for Property located at No 79 Plank Road.
 In accordance with Section 425 oi the Revised Statutes of the State of Connecticut of 1880, notice t hereby given that a Committee oi five of the Board of Aldermen will hold Q public hearing on Friday evening, May 22nd, 1942, at 7:3C o'clock, in the Aldermanic Cham Der, City Hall Building, on the pro- posed change in the Building Zone Ordinance from "A" Residence Zone to "B" Residence Zone for property located at No. 70 Plank Road, bounded as follows:-
 NOrtherly-40 feet on land of Jen- nie Posa;
 Easterly-S2 feet on land of Eliza beth Cunningham;
 SOutherly-4l.5 feet on Plank Road;
 Westerly-9l feet on land of Mar. garet M. Quilter.
 All persons owning properties ir the vicinity of the above address or those immediately adjacent ii1 the rear thereof, or those directly opposite thereto, are hereby noti- fled to appear and be heard in ref erence to the proposed amendment at the time and place above speci- fled.
 The hearing will be held before the following Committee:- Alder men Kopcha, Sullivan, Minicucci Abercrombie and Gerardi.
 By order of the Board of Alder men, at a meeting held May 4th 1922.
 AtteSt:-
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, H.R-3k Eify Glnrk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Hunters! For Sale Ads Page

Clarence F. worden, 70 lin. ft. of 4-ft. wall.
 And thereupon we do assess and determine that the benefits and damages are equal to oil other per- sons and corporations interested in the proposed public improvement. Report accepted, assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Alder men May 4th, l942, and approved May 5tn, l942.
 Attest:--
 JOSEPH M. SHEA, 5-6-3t. City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,. ss
 PROBATE COURT, May 6th,
 D. I942. ESTATE of CLIFFORD
 J. HILL, late of Waterbury, III
 said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of WALTER J, LYNCH, Administrator, praying that he may be authorized to sell certain real estate belonging 10 said Estate, as application on nIe more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in sald District, on the 14th day of May A. D. l942, at 9 o'clock, in the fore : noon (Standard Timel, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from, Wa terbury, a copy of this order to all parties interested and residing with out the Probate District of Water bury on or before the 7th day or May 1942.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,, 5-s.1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
Banuuet Monday

Warden Leo J. Brophy will tender greetings of the community to guests at the banquet of the Naug- atuck Chamber of Commerce at St. Michael's parish house Monday, May Il, 1t was announced today. Charming Pollock, famous play wright, will be the chief speaker and Congressman Joseph E. Talbot will be guest of honor. Albert Mai's Mayfair orchestra will furnish music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06
CHANDLER WITH
 PLANT 50 YEARS
$50 War Bond to Be Pre- scented U. s. Rubber
 Veteran This Evening

A party tonight in honor of Fred erick N. Chandler will mark his fiftieth anniversary with the U. S.. Rubber Company. His associates in the Product Development will pre- sent him with @ fifty-dollar War Bond.
 The celebration in the form Of aE outdoor roast and strawberry festival will be held at the summer home of Emmett Monahan in East Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-06

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