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Evening star., 1942-01-18

Tables thumped The applause tremendous Agents.
producers directors crowd around The young, bowneyed
singer receives the Troc dance oor oers
looks like Marys of tough luck 1t looks like
she's done the right thing, at the right time, at last
Not FAST Don't forget what champion mistake maker
Mary is And don't forget that Hollywood had codshoulded
her for 8hungry months That memory bos in Mary now
and guessed pulls her biggest blunder of them
ALL She turns down every of those Offers adding the
Hollywood insult, II prefer the STAGE"
So Monday when Mary told her agent pick up those
Offers the studio executives just weren't interested Mary
went back to singing on the radio-free.
That's just about all of The Mistakes Of Mary Martin"
All that's left is happy ending which is short and
REEL FIVE. Broadway scout hears Mary on the RADIO
She tries out for the stage play. Leave 1t Me- and this
time she doesn't make single mistake Her song MY Heart
Belongs to Daddy makes all America Mary Martinoon-
scous. Hollywood offers again and this time they
aren't turned down She appears in hit after hit Rhythm on
the River Love Thy Neighbor Kiss the Boys Goodbye
Birth of the Blues New York Town." Mary has got all
the mistakes out of her system; she's doing all right
She's quaduple star now movies RADIO stage, records
And she's going places There's mistake about that
The End
Evening star., 1942-01-18

gone The radio won't use her Free Too bad
Mary that's Mistake No. 4.
REEL FOUR. We're in the Trocadero. and Mary is going to
sing song But in that ogke lower register She's had
lucky break at last On Hollywood street she bumped into
the singing teacher who first discovered her voice in the
Nashville school, Dr. Stetson Humphrey Mary practiced
classical aa while he gave her back her true voice Bands
were beginning to play swing. Mary hummed it for fun
Then day agent telephoned Tve chance for
to sing song at the Troc. Saturday night"
So here Hollywood stepping out place Heads OF
studios producers directors crowd tables and dance floor
Evening star., 1942-01-18

Mary faces the of talent hers and launches into
the classical standby, III Baoco Halfway through she's
of bored faces sting of dresses talking roundabout
She knoos It's Mistake No. 5.
The music ends There faint applause But Mary doesn't
bow and retire She stands there She's got to wipe that
mistake somehow.
Suddenly she begins to sing again without acoompani-
ment. It's the song, but different press agents claim
that this the first time that solos sung classic
Mary says Maybe else thought of it, too All
know s had to do something to wake up those people
The wank Troc orchestra picks up the rhythm Feet tap
Evening star., 1942-01-18
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school, and, IN lew moments, this new ind 6yearOd
Texas girl - will sing her first solo.
The time arrives The organst ready The congregation
leans forward eagerly But the sooist isn't there At that
very moment she sitting the desk from the president
of her school, telling him. 80 away last night and got
married"
That's mistake No. l. Mary you away from your first
chance fame But then every bride get married
and keep church waiting too.
REEL TWO. Time Three years later. Scene Fort WORTH
Billy Rose girl show maestro is testing dancers for
moth Texas Fair Mary dancing teacher has five
dancing schools From her 800 pupils she has picked IL
tunes At last Billy Rose is ready to them perform
Dance n Mary directs her team They dance. Rose
enchanted by the smart routnes hires the IL at
How about me?" asks Mary.
Il can't a dance teacher" says Rose.
Mistake No. 2 for Mary? Yes-but wait minute; there's
more to this
What else can you do?" asks Billy Rose.
Marys mind leaps back the solo she didn't sing at the
Nashville church. II sing
IAN right" says Rose. Sing"
Ninetynine out of 100 girls would pick popular number
Not Mary She feels she must be dramatic To the who's
hunting only for gay entertainment she sings the most
full song in her repertoire - Gloomy Sunday.
Mary weeps she sings So does Billy Rose. Then wpng
the from his eyes. I'm call you when need you
That's just brush-of. Mary. You've pulled Boner No. g.
REEL THREE We're in Hollywood, in bare room above
store singing teacher calls studio Mary has been sing
ing the rado-free Now, nearly broke she tells the
teacher. I've got to some money. I've got to-"
The teacher listens to her voice Sopranos dime
dozen he says Throw that voice and your lower
register"
She does month of hard work and the golden voice
Evening star., 1942-01-18
TIL MIST OF MARY

1.-THE Pe1s of Pauline" had nothing The Mistakes
Mary Martin" Here is a sad scenario from real life
with a happy ending
by Lupfon a. Wilkinson
Evening star., 1942-01-18

nR0LooUE. Mary Martin is an actress.
She knows all about drama She has por-
trayed plenty of big moments on the
stage, the screen, the radio. But nothing
equals the real drama she has lived in her
climb to stardom. We present that real-life
story here in five exciting reels Ladies and
gentlemen: THE Mistakes of Mary Martin"
It's colossal. It's terrific. And it true.
REEL ONE. Scene: A church in Nashville
Tennessee Every pew is filled. A golden voice
has been discovered at local finishing
Evening star., 1942-08-30
Sandy Spring Guest

Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Stabler
have had eheir guest at their
home in Sandy Spring, Mrs. Stab
Evening star., 1942-08-30
.Johnstons Hosts
At Breakfast
Party Today

Capt. O. D. Foutch and Mrs.
Foutch and Mrs. Foutch's nieces,
Miss Edna Stacey and her sister,
Miss Lois Stacey, and Miss Martina
MacQuarrie were among the guests
at a breakfast party that Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Johnston gave this morn
ing at their home in YorktoWne
Village, Md.
Miss MacQuarrie and her two
cousins have been guests of Capt.
and Mrs. Foutch since the early
part of the summer. They aresleav-
ing Thursday to return to their
home in Boston and the breakfast
party this morning was given as a
farewell party in their honor.
Other guests from out of town
who were present were the hostess
sister. Mrs c. H. Bailey, and her
daughter, Miss Mary Helen Bailey
of Cincinnati. who have been in
Yorktowne Village for the past two
weeks.
Col. Frank Whitehead. U. S. M. c..
and Mrs Whitehead and Mr.. and
Evening star., 1942-08-30

Miss Frances Aaronson will be the
guest of honor at miscellaneous
shower given for her this afternoon
by Miss Flora Ann Fischer, Mrs.
Emil Hess and Mrs. Joseph De
Young, jr., at the home of Miss
Fischer. A large group of friends
will honor the bride -elect, who will
be married Thursday to Mr.. Sydney
Lewis of Richmond.
Miss Aaronson is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Nat Aaronson, who
will have as their guests during the
week Mr.. and Mrs Julius Lewis of
Richmond, parents of the bride
m-elect, and his brother, Mr..
Buddy Lewis; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Wildman, Miss Edna Wildman,
Mrs. Evelyn Cohen, Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Mele, Mr.. Hilliard Cohen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Shultz and Mr..
Nat Shultz, all of New York.
Mrs. Emil Hess of Norfolk is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Sidney
Seidenman, who have just returned
from Pittsburgh where they at
tended the wedding of Mrs. Seiden-
mans cousin, Miss June Hahn, to
Corpl. Robert Whitehill of Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Stern were
the guests last week of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Revness in Westport,
Conn.
1t. Herbert Chaser spent last week
M hi rinff 10
CHASER.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rothschild
spent the week in New York where
Friday they met their son, Louis
Rothschild, ir, on his return from
Camp Belgrade, Me.
Mrs. Frank Simon of Sumter, S. c.,
is visiting her brother-inlaW and
sister. Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Zarin are at
Kiamesha Lake, N. Y, for a vaca-
ton of several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Strauss have
returned from a vacation of two
weeks in Atlantic City.
Mrs. Gussie Greenberg has re-
turned with her sister and brother,
Miss Flora Brock and Mr.. Milton
Brock, from a vacation of 10 weeks
at Asbury Park.
Mrs. Samuel J. Steinberg left
Friday to spend the week end with
friends in Atlantic City.
Mrs Leah Loeb and her daughter
Miss Marian Loeb, are spending sew
eral weeks in Atlantic City, after
which Miss Loeb will go to Long
| Beach, N. Y, to visit her sister, Miss
jeanette Loeb.
Mrs. Sadie Small is in Wilkes
Barre, Pa, visiting her sister, Mrs. A
.Samuels.
Rabbi and Mrs. Isadore Breslal
and their two children are vacation.
ing at Lake George, N. Y.
| Mr.. and Mrs. William Illch have
been spending the month of Angus
at Lake Mooslamagunthe Me.
Miss Elaine Scher has returned
Evening star., 1942-08-30
Mrs. P. J. Fischer
Gives Dinner P arty

Mrs. Philip j. Fischer of Wood
haven entertained at dinner party
last evening followed by an evening
Of bridge.
Bethesda and Chevy Chase resi-
dents who were among the guests at
Mrs. Fischer's party were Mrs.
George A. Smith and her daughter,
Mrs. Howard Hardy, Mrs. Edward
@. Adams. Mrs. Ralph Chase and
Mrs. Charles Y. Latimer.
Evening star., 1942-08-30
Of Personal Note Here
Miss Aaronson Guest at Shouer Today;
Mrs Emil Hess Visiting Her Parents

from a vacation in Cleveland, At
lantic City and New York. In
Cleveland she was the guest of Miss
Suzanne Cohen,
Mrs. Charles Baum is spending 10
days at her cottage in Tompkins-
vile, Md, with her daughter, Miss
Betty Baum, and they have as their
guests Mr. and Mrs. Martin Baum,
Miss Elaine Baum and Mr.. and
Mrs. Bernard Conn.
Mrs. Milton S. Kronheim, jr., wife
of 1t. Kronheim, has gone with their
young son to Vinton. Iowa.
Evening star., 1942-08-30

Mrs. Stanley e. Kappe and their
son, David Kappe. all Of Yorktowne
Village, also attended the party
Mrs. Foutch will accompany her
nieces to Boston next week and
will remain there for a fortnight's
visit with her mother, Mrs. r. p.
Pride.
Evening star., 1942-08-30
Frances "A. Brunt
Is Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. Brunt of Occo-
quan announce the engagement Of
their daughter, Miss Frances Ann
Brunt, to Mr.. Allen Thurman Eney,
jr, of Washington.
Miss Brunt was graduated from
the Marjorie Webster School.
The wedding will take place in
January.
Evening star., 1942-08-30
Guest of Millers

Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Henry J. r.
Miller have as their guest in their
home in Lyon Village, Arlington,
Mrs. Miller's mother, Mrs. j. Wood
Clark of Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1942-08-30
1t. J. r. Bird Here

1t. and Mrs. John R. Bird have
arrived from Boston and have taken
house at zoos Hancock street in
Arlington.
Evening star., 1942-08-30

United States Coast Guard re-
cruiting station now open at 1900
E street NV.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
INAUCATUCK MAN SEEKS S25,O0O
Michael Butkus Sues Ox- ford Couple for Accident
 Last February

Injuries suffered when he was all legedly struck by a car on Rubber avenue. Naugatuck, February 2, 1941, form the basis of a S25, 900 civil action brought in superior court today by Michael Butkus of Naugatuck, against Loyal R. and Lewellyn Griswold, both of Oxford.
 Butkus, who charges Lewellyn Griswold, operator of the vehicle, with speeding on the icy surface of the road, claims to have sustained 50 to 60 per cent disability of the right leg as result of hurts suf- fered in the accident. The other de- fendant is alleged to be the owner of the car.
 The plaintiff contends that he was struck while walking on the borough thoroughfare, and that Griswold failed to observe him lln- til he was too close. When the Ox- ford man caught sight Of him, it is charged, he applied his brakes causing the vehicle to skid into the pedestrian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
OBITUARY

TOOHEY-Mrs. Bertha (Cossette) Toohey, wife of John Toohey, of Hartford, died Saturday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Para disc of East Hartford.
 She leaves, besides her husband and sister, Mrs. Joseph Grady, and two brothers, Philip and Frank Cossette, all of this city.
 The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dillon funeral home, Hartford, with burial ill St. Launent's cemetery, Meriden.
 DANIELS - Miss Beatrice Dan iels of 38 Abbott Avenue died sud- denly yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury Hospital. She had been 8 resident of this city for seven years.
 Miss Daniels was member of the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion Church.
 She is survived by four sisters, Misses Annie, Sylvia and Virginia Daniels of this city and Miss Arnice Daniels of Philadelphia, Pa, and a brother, John Henry Daniels of Washington, D. c.
 The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mount Olive A M. E. Zion Church with Rev. s. w. Weller officiating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Full Weather Report

Boston, Feb. 19- (UP) Weather forecast:
 ALL NEW ENGLAND-C'older to- night. Diminishing winds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
MASS
SALVATORE,

SALVATORE A 9th anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Friday morning, Feb. goth, at 500 o'clock, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel of the late Mrs. Theresa Salvatore. 2-l8-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
MARINES TAKE
 MEN 30 TO 50
Class Four Calls for Gen. eraI Duties for Duration
 of War

Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson. recruiter in charge of the local Ma rine station in the post office, an- nounces emphasis is being made by the United States Marine Corps toward enlisting men in the "Lim- tied Service Marine Corps Reserve, Glass Four" which applies to men between the ages of 30 and 50. Ap- plicants for this category must meet a reduced physical requirement test for general duty by reason of mar riage or dependents.
 Through an act passed by Con- gress in its second session, which created the Limited Service Marine Corps Reserve, Sergeant Dickerson explained that men over 30 years but under 50 will be qualified for the limited service to fulfill one of the following conditions met by the reduced requirement., but will not be qualified for combat by req son of marriage or dependents. Their duties will be general.
 Citing the act, the head recruiter read that all enlisted men of the Limited Service Marine Corps Re- serve shall be entitled to allowance for quarters and subsistence and to transportation of dependents and household effects in the same man. ner and under like conditions as are now or may be hereafter au- thorized for enlisted men of the
 first three pay grades of the Marine Corps Reserve"
 The recruiter explained that men enlisted in this classification will be given their choice of initial sta ton within the naval district tt which they are enlisted, although no definite promise of choice o1 station can be guaranteed nor that they will remain indefinitely at their initial station.
 The enlistment in the limited service is for the duration of the war.
 Information in detail may be ob. tained by applying at Room 209 Post Office building, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
FUNERALS

The funeral of Patrick F. Sher- lock of Englewood avenue was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock from his home to the Church of SS. Peter and Paul. Reverend Michael F, Heating celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, assisted by Rev John J. Sullivan as deacon, and the Rev. James Woods as sub- deacon Rev. James Mccormick of Mount Carmel was seated in the sanctuary Joseph Lezotte, organist and solo, ist, rendered a special program of music.
 An honorary delegation, repre- senting the Farrel Foundry and Machine company, Wlch which MT Sherlock was connected for 56 year s included Martin J. Tehan, John T Wall, George German, Thomas Cor man, Thomas J. Maton, Sr., and Gus Scheck, ST.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary with services by Father Woods, assisted by Father Sullivan
 The funeral of Charles w. Vol colt of 313 Frost road, was held yes terday morning at the Aldersor funeral home, Rev. Matthew G Madden officiating.
 Burial was in St. Andrews ceme- tery, Kent. Bearers were F. P. Mil Ter, Edward Watson, Eric Hagman F. H. Peet, John w. Chase and Will liston B. Chase.
 The funeral of Misis Margaret A. Gilhuly was held this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Philip Hussey eel ebrated the solemn high mass o1 requiem at 9 o'clock, assisted by Rev. Paul Spodnik as deacon, ano Rev. Donald O'Leary as sub-deac- on.
 The bearers included Timothy Lynch, Harold Shanahan, Francis Leary and Matthew Koskey. Burial was in the family plot al St. Bernard's cemetery, New Hay. | nn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
BAND ORGANIZER
 DIED HERE TODAY
Nicola JaCarusO Widely Known Musician, Bus=
 mess Man

Nicola Jacaruso "A, of 337 Con- gross avenue, died this morning at his home following short illness
 A well known resident of Water bury, MT. Jacaruso's many friends and neighbors will be grieved to learn of his death. A native of Italy, he came to this country 48 years ago. Since that time he had resided in Waterbury.
 MT. Jacaruso, an accomplished musician, was the organizer and conductor of the first Italian band in this city. For many years he op- erated a tavern at 622 Bank street, later moving to Congress avenue. He retired some time ago.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Maria Jac- aruso, he leaves a son, John; two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Augelli and Mrs. Frank Varanelli; three grand- children, all of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Colasanto funeral home, 934 Bank street, on Saturday morning, to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel, at time to be announced. Burial will be in the family plot at Calvary.
 Friends may call at the funeral home from p. m. to II p. m. to- morrow and Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
WINCHESTER ST.
 YOUTH ARRESTED

Charged with seduction of 8 minor female, Robert F'renis, g, of 1s Winchester street was bound over to the superior court by Judge John F. Gaffney in city court today Bonds were set at $1,00O
 Detective Lieut.. Connie Shana- han testified that Frenis returned here from Brooklyn, N. r., over the weekend with a 15-year-old girl whom he met at a theater. The girl testified that she expected to marry Frenis. She was placed in the GUS tody of probation officers and will be held as a material witness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
DIED

DEROUIN-In this city, Feb. 18th 1942, Miss Mary Ann Derouin, of 20 Washington St. Funeral Satnr- day morning, at time to be an nounced, from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main St, to St Ann's Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery
 SO--In this city, Feb. 18th 1942, Nicola Jacaruso, of 337 Con- gress Ave. Funeral Saturday morn ing, at time to be announced, from Colasanto Funeral Home, 934 Bank St., to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Burial in Calvary ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
SENIOR AMERICAN
 OFFICER IS LOST

London, Feb. i8-(UP)-A British plane en route to Britain was un- derstood today to have crashed at sea oil the south coast of England and 1t was feared all aboard, in- cluding a senior American officer were lost.
 No details about the plane were immediately available.
 The wreckage was reported to have been washed up on the coast. indicating that the plane crashed close to shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
MADAGASCAR IS
 NOT FOR JAPANESE

Washington, Feb. IS -(UP)- French Ambassador Gaston Henry Have said today that all rumors that France was planning to turn Madagascar over to Japan are without the slightest foundtion" and that his country will fight to defend it.
 Before a conference with Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles on Franco American relations, Henry-Haye said, "The same kind of campaign is being built around Madagascar that has been built around everything connected with my government.
 "There is not the slightest shadow of an excuse to start another cam- paign of rumors."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18

assisted by Rev. B. w. Crowder. Friends may call at the Reyes Funeral Home, 69 Pearl Street, to- night from to 10:30 o'clock and tomorrow morning.
 The body will be sent to Wash ington, N. C., tomorrow night, and burial will be in the Cherry Red N. C., cemetery.
 LOVERIDGE-Mrs Susan (Mc- Gee) Loveridge, 72, widow of Henry Loveridge, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. " Badger of 367 Pacific street, Brook lyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Loveridge had been a resi- dent of Waterbury for over 50 years She was a member of Trinity church.
 She leaves, besides her daughter, brother, and a grandson.
 Funeral arrangements will be ar- nounced. Burial will be old Pine Grove cemetery.
 DEROUIN-Miss Mary Ann De- rouin of 20 Washington street, died this morning at St. Mary's hospital following a brief illness. A native of Waterbury, she had resided here her entire life.
 Until the time of her illness, Miss Derouin had been employed by the Plume & Atwood company for 32 years. She was communicant of St. Ann's church.
 Miss Derouin is survived by six nephewS, Ernest Massicotte of Wash ington, D. C., Emil Massicotte of New Jersey, Raymond Massicotte of Waterbury, Joseph, Theodore and Wilfred of this city; two nieces Mrs. George Flavin and Mrs. Charles Baldwin of this city.
 The funeral will take place on Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 Weset Main street, to St. Ann's church, at time to be announced. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
Marriage
 Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions has been filed at the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the health departments:
 Abdul Harris, 43 Meadow street. and Lulu Valerie. B Cherry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
AMBITIONS BALNED

Humphrey Bogart, when pressed, will admit that he is a frustrated person. Of all things in the world he says he would have liked best to have been a song and dance man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-18
SUPERSTITION

The natives of Central Africa be- lieve that trees possess spirits and weird ceremony must atke place before tree can be chopped down.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-08-27

uous that can lend a charm or fas-
cination or make the fair attractive
in features instructive and enter
tanning. The ambitious aim of the
management S to strive to make
every day a big day, with special
features on exhibition to educate
the masses. The exhibit of the
manual training department of the
public schools will give a splendid
opportunity to study the workings
of one of the best public school sys-
TENS in the country. In addition
to the trotting and pacing races,
three bicycle races have been ado
ed for Tuesday, September z. The
best place to see the chances that
are going on and prepare to take
advantage of them, is at the Will
mington fair.