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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Potomac Methodist Church

eff 1t Were Not &c." will be the
topic of the Easter sermon by the
pastor, the Rev. Elgar C. Soper,
at IL A. M. The Choir will sing
two Easter anthems, Christ, the
First Fruits" and "Alive For
ever"
The church school, with classes
for all ages, starts at $50 A. M.
The Rev. Soper announces two
special Holy Week services, on
Thursday (to-day) and Friday, at
8 P. M. His topic on Thursday eve
ming will be "The First Commun-
ion Service" and on Friday evening
"When They Crucified My Lord"
zN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Pastor SOper Has IL
Baptisms In One Day

Twelve children, nine of them
infants, were baptised at the Po-
tomac Methodist Church, last Sun
day morning, by the Rev. Elgar
Soper, pastor of the church. They
were as follows: Elizabeth Shell,
Susan Shell, Samuel Shell and
Patricia Shell, Dennis Eugene
Floyd, Fred Warren Sudduth,
Barbara Ann Walker, Kenneth
Edward Butt, Charles William
Bolton, Dennis Eugene Grown,
Charles w. Petit and Penny
Graham.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Easter Sunrise Service
Near BrOOkeville

The East Montgomery Council
of Churches announces the Eas-
ter Sunrise Service, Sunday, April
rs, at 600 A. M. in Greenwood
Field, on route 81, 2 miles north
of Brookeville, and 1 mile south
Of Sunshine. The speakers will
be Rev. ]. W. Docket, Pastor of
Sandy Spring and Brighton
churches, and Rev. Conrad w.
Jordan, Pastor, Howard Mont
gomery Circuit. This service is
inter-denominational and inter
racial.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Rockville Baptist Church

9:45 A. NJ, Sunday School,
classes for all ages.
Hoo A. M, Morning Worship,
Easter music, Sermon Theme:
Sunrise Ordinance of Baptism.
TOO P. M, Baptist Training
Union, groups for all ages.
7:45 P. M, Evening Worship,
Easter messages and music by
members of the Sunday School and
Training Union, congregational
singing of Easter hymns, also the
Ordinance of Baptism.
These services are open to the
strangers in our community, and
to the friends of the church.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Methodist Church Services
]. W. Rosenberger, Pastor

J. w. Rosenberger, Pastor
Special Easter Service at Ii
A. M. Two Easter Anthems will
be given by the Choir. Miss Luz
ellie Johnson, Soloist. Sermon
Theme by the Pastor: "Use Your
Immortality Now" Service in
the Circuit Court Room.
Sunday School: All classes ex-
cept Adult Glasses which meet
in the Circuit Court Room at
10 A. NJ, meet at the Elemen-
tary School at $3.50 A. M.
Good Friday Services will be
held at the Presbyterian Church
from 2 to 8 p. M. DIR. F. J.
Prettyman viii. give the sermon.
This service is sponsored by the,
Methodist and Presbyterian
Churches.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
st. Johns Church.. OIney

The Rev. Robert E. Wood, will
conduct the service of Holy Com
munion at st. Johns Church Onley
on Easter Day, at II o'clock. This
will be the only service in st. Bar
tholomew's parish.
On Good Friday the Rev. Henry
Parkman will hold the Passion SER
vice from IL noon to 8 P. M. This
is a service of meditation and song,
and will be participated in by all
three churches of the parish.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22

An expert is an expert, no mat
ter how many times he is wrong.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22

IN COOPERATION with Governments program for
boosting civilian morale, HAPPY JOHNNY has decided
to give Batimoreans and Maryanders finest programs
OF outstanding features entertainment world
today Thousands of HAPPY JoHNNYS friends admirers
depend him for thrngy
evenings every week at BRENDELS MANOR PARK.
ALL FOR ONE ADMISSION PRICE soc CHILD
SERVICE MEN - HALF PRICE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Presbyterian Church
Rockville

Easter services will be observed
at the Presbyterian Church next
Sunday at IL o'clock.
The pastor Rev. Henry K. Pasma
will use for his sermon theme:
"The Life Everlasting" The choir,
under the direction of Miss Mary
Hart, will render an Easter selec-
ton. New members who recently
Joined the church will be publicly
received at the worship service,
and the Sacrament of Baptism will
be administered.
There will be no union evening
service next Sunday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
BOyd's Presbyterian Church

Easter Service and Communion
at IL A. M.
Easter Worship service and pro-
gram by the Sunday School at 7:45
P. M. Recitations, reading, and
music by the Easter Choir. Easter
Message by members of the Christ
ian Endeavor Society.
Miss Geraldine Springs will have
charge of the Easter Sunday
School Worship at 10 A. M.
Our large lighted cross will be
used in all Services until after
Easter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
Rockville Christian Church

Easter Services will be conducted
at the Rockville Christian Church
Sunday IL A. M. The sermon sub
ject will be, "Facing The Sun
Rise" Easter music will include
the anthem, 81 Am He That Live
TIL" by Shipper, and a trio, "The
Lord Is Risen Today" by Vail.
A-Candle Light Communion serv-
ice will be conducted Thursday
evening, April %, s P. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22
st. Luke's Lutheran Church
Redland

10 A. M, Sunday School, lesson,
"The Risen Lord"
IL A. NJ, Easter Communion
Sermon, "The Crown For Cross
Bearing Saints-Eternal Rest"
6 P. M, Luther League, "To-
gether In Service"
Friday at $3.50 Boy Scout Troop
Meeting.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1943-04-22

The goal Of the Second War
~ Loan drive Is Is billion dol
& lars. That is just about one
fifth Of the estimated increase
I'M Of the Public Debt for the ifs
s2h- cal year Of 1913.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
DOn,eSticS
Blankets and
Comforts

--3 Wool-Fif1ed Comforts. Gov
cred with rayon satin. Cedar
and rust shades. Size 72xS4".
Soiled, Were $1295SlO95
4 Mariposa Blankets. Weigh
S lbs. 300 wool and 209o rayon.
Rayon satin bound. Cedar and
royal blue. 72x90" size. Were
S1095. Soiled ----S9 Ok
-5 Beacon Blankets. Seconds
OF s4.9s grades. 500 rayon, 25qo
cotton and 25%o wool. Solid COL
ors. 72x90" size. Rayon bound,
S3.99
Ia Cotton Plaid Blankets. Fin
tshed with whipped edge. 7Oxs0"
size. Were sl-----------89c
Kann'S-Strpet Floor
Evening star., 1943-08-05

Crib Blankets in pink and blue.
Factory rejects -------88c
Receiving Blankets. Nursery
designs. Pink and blue. Fac
tory rejects ------------3 &c
Boys Cotton Wash Suits.
Slightly soiled. Broken sizes
to 6. Were 2.99------S1.8X
Tots Slacks. Belted models.
Seconds Of $l99 grades SIZES
3 to 6x-------------------S1.4 Az
Tots Bathing Suits. Sizes 4
to 8. Were sl.19 and $169 8Sc
Girls Slack Sets. Sizes to g.
Were $500 ------------S2. .X8
Boys and Girls Blue Cham
bray Sun Suits. Sizes 2 to 6.
Were $1.l5 -------------72c
Crib Blankets. 800 wool and
20%o cotton. Pink and blue.
36X50" size. Seconds ~ 81. so
Crib Blankets. 500 wool and
20To cotton. Pink and blue.
42x60" size. Seconds S4.99
Kann 'S-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
TOiIefrieS

-23 Gardenia Bath Powder with
bottle Gardenia Perfume. Were
81 ----------------- '49c
al Jane Carlton Pine Needle
Bath Oil. 1907. Were 81 SOC
Al Seventeen" Cold Cream,
giant 15-oz. jars ---------* *&0c
So Varady of Vienna Face
Powders, three shades ------* &c
Jane Carlton Bubble Foam:
Apple blossom. lilac, lavender,
gardenia 1907. oZ.----------*2 *25c
-64 Sadira Face Powders, three
shades. 22-o boxes ---% %19c
4 McKesson Mems Shave Sets
Were 93c- &SQc
40 Jergen's Morning Glory Co
logne. Were 1----------*1 *10c
30 Gabilla's Dream for Two"
Compose. Were $l.75-------+S1
81 Cardinal Bath Powders,
Gardenia or Bouquet. Were soc,
*39c
80 Vantine's Bath Powders,
Apple Blossom. Were SOC *39c
--85 Assorted Lipsticks in metal
cases. Two shades %29c
go Rubicon Perfumes in 1-dram
charm bottles *10c
-58 Cosmata Friction Cream
Soap, 14-oz. jars. Were soc. +39c
Above Prices Plus 1871 Tar
Kann 's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Better Dresses

liz Women's Cotton Dresses.
Were S7.95 and $12.95- S5 90
5 Misses Cotton Dresses. Were
ss.95 95--------------S5.99
8 Misses RayOn Dresses. Were
sl6.95 ------------S12.97
- Misses Spun Rayon Dresses.
Black only. Were $16.95 S7.99
-25 Women's Sheer Rayon
Dresses. Were SLABS TO $22.95.
S12.97
3 Women's Dark Rayon Sheers.
Were s22 2.95 and s25---S14.97
nn's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Juniors Wear
Wash FrOckS

Cotton Wash Frocks. Misses
sizes. Were S2.99- az
-Rayon Print Dresses and 2-Pc.
Suit-Dresses. Were S3.99 S255
Maids White Waist Aprons.
Were Soc - q for 81 O0
Cotton Brounch Coats and 2
Pc. Suit-Dresses. Broken sizes.
Were S3.99 ---------S2 90
Cotton Two-Pc. Suit Dresses.
Misses sizes. Were 1896 S6.95
Kann Second Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Art Goods

-1-Oz. Balls Floss. Assorted
colors. Were 29c-------10c
i Handmade Scarf. Model.
Crocheted edge. Was 1893,
S1.98
Il Handmade 3-Pc. Vanity Set.
Crocheted edge. Model. Was
s498 ---S1.9S
Il Handmade Baby Pillow Slip.
Model Was S2.98- 92c
p Chenille Hand Crocheted
Hats, models; also l Cotton Hat,
model &c
Il Hand -Crocheted Strawkraft
Hat, model; l Chenille Hat,
model -2Qc
Torv,Se !,
Evening star., 1943-08-05
H0ndkerchiefS

-COlorful Print Handkerchiefs.
For girls and women,
&c or 6 for 39c
-Irregulars Of Printed Linen
Handkerchiefs- Tic or 3 for SOC
Kann's- Street Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
SpOrfSlreUr

-36 Rayon Pinafores. Were
s. -------------------S S2.99
-3 Two-Pc. Rayon Suits. Were
Slo95 -----------------S5.99
10 Rayon Sports Dresses. Were
1896 and S795------S2 On
-25 Rayon Sports Dresses. Were
$7'so $500
10 Cotton and Rayon Shorts.
Were $199 and S2.99-S1 go
Al Cotton and Rayon Stacks.
We're 81 SO and $5.95-S1 S2
-23 Cotton Denim Slack Sets.
Were $3.50 and $500 50 90
81 Cotton Denim OveraIls;
also Coveralls. Were S3.49 and
$500 -------------------S2.99
Kann' Second Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Linens
Homefittinq Remnants

Pes Flakeex Drapery Material.
SO Knitted Dining Room Covers. Were Acc
Upholstery Squares patterns. Nam can be
matched Were 59c to 79c
Cotton Drapery Remnants. Were CSC 81 &c
Seconds of Washable Window
% Prs Nnonette Rayon Curtains yd long S249,
s199
20 Auto Covers Were S6.98
Bolts Theatrical Gauze. Were 25c
SO Prs Blocked Marausette Tailored
III 100
Sets Studio Couch Covers. Were s59s set
Kanns-Uphcsery- Floor
Evening star., 1943-08-05
GIOres

10 Prs. DOeskin finished
sheepskin) Slipons. Soft pastels.
Sizes 5& to 7l2. Were 81. so 95c
5 Prs. Beige Cotton Gloves.
Sizes 612 to 712. Were So S1.49
-35 Prs. Shortie Yellow Cotton
Gloves Leather trimmed palms
for driving, Sizes 6 to 7115. Were
S225 5---S--------------S1.19
-27 Prs. Elbow Rayon
Shirred Gloves. Sizes 6 to 10.
Pink and light blue Were $50.
S10O
-22 Prs. Elboy-Length Tucked
Rayon Gloves. Sizes 6 to 7. Rose
and light blue. Were 81 ST 90
so Prs. -Button-Length Cot
ton Gloves. Rose and American
Beauty. Sizes 6 to 712. Were
$1.25 -----------------59c
Kann'S-Street Floor
Evening star., 1943-08-05

Notions

-Furlough Bags in khaki and
navy colors. Were s1.69 S1.I9
is" Extension Rods. Were
SIPS Qoo
small Lot of Cosmetic Bers.
Were 29c -------------IQc
--Skirf and Trouscr HANGERS.
Were 29c 10c
Polishing Cloths. Were 25c.
15c
Small Lot Shower Caps. Were
29c and 35c- 1-c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
H0Siern

$50 Prs. Misses and Children's
t"'orful Ankle Socks. Several
styles. Popular sizes. Mercerized
cotton 1sc
-Full-Fashioned Sheer Rayon
Hosiery. Good colors, but not in
all sizes. Cotton reinforced 59c
Cameo and Other Famous
Name Sheer Rayon Hosiery. Good
colors in large sizes only. A few
whites included 3 prs. 50. .OO
-irregulars of Regulation Knit
Rayon Hosiery. Mock seams. Good
sizes and colors. Cotton heels
ana toes-----------4 prs. 81 90
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05

-12 Cotton Skirts. Were $l.3o,
SOC
10 Cotton Blouses. Were S1.3e,
SOC
80 Cotton 2-Pc. Slack Sets.
Were 1929 ---------S1.97
g Teeners' 2-Pc. Cotton Suits.
Were 1896 --------S2.7
-6 2-Pc. Cotton Suits. Were
$3.50 S1.29
Kann's-F'ourth Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
inexpensive
Dresses

Misses and Women's Rayon
Crepe Prints. Were $795 and
S3.95 S6 66
Misses and Women's Rayon
Jersey Prints Were sl095.
S8.66
Misses Dresses. Prints and
solid colors. Were $3.50 -S4. .S2
Misses Rayon Prints. Were
S399 w
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Lingerie
Goats

-12 Pastel Boys Coats. Were
S10,95 and $16.e5 ga 90
-26 Women's Raincoats. Sizes
38 to A. Were $5.95 S2 90
4 Spring Goats. We're S22.95.
S11.O0
-13 Nylon Coats. Interlined.
Beige, brown and red. Were
s29 --------------S22.95
All properly labeled as to fibre
content.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Ql.zl3X31z3Iz1 7
"a $3.50 White SUMMER SUITS

Single and double breasted in group.
Hsyour size is here you get wonder
full buy. Regs., 1875. 3j44, 1/4s, 1/4s;
stouts, LAO, 1/46; shorts, ass, 1886,
1877, 2/3S, 2/44; longs, ABB; long
stout, 1/44; short stouts, 1889, l/4o,
2/46.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Clearance!
81. 50 SUMMER
HANDBAGS
s1.OO

Good looking fabrics in SOL
ID colors, prints, stripes and
linen color. Also straws in
woven stripes or natural with
gay applioues. Many STYLES,
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
19$14.5OWhite TUXEDO COATS

Cool neat white double breasted
Tuxedo coats for dress. Take one
with you on your vacation. Sizes.
Regs., 1875, 2/38, 1/39; shorts, 1877,
3/39, 2/4o; longs. 2/39, 2/40, 2/42,
1/44, l/46.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Infants Wear

Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1943-08-05
Girls Weaf.

Kann's-Second Floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11

HOUSE TO- HOUSE Enumerators
for the Waterbury City Directory.
Temporary work for 6 weeks. Price
g. Lee Co., Room 20. 1903 Bank st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT
NOTICE OF Application

This Is to give notice that I,
Josephine L. Navickas, of 20 North
Leonard ST., Waterbury, Conn, have
filed an application dated April 26th.
1913. with the Liquor Control Com
mission for Restaurant Permit for
the sale of alcoholic liquor on the
premises, No. 90 North Leonard St.,
Waterbury, Conn. The business is
owned by Josephine l.. Navickas, OF
3S Green St., Waterbury, Conn, and
will be conducted by Josephine l..
Navickas, Of % North Leonard ST.,
waterbury, Conn, as permittee.
JOSEPHINE l.. NAVICKAS.
Dated April Goth, 1913.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11

WOMAN-Wanted. willing TO 60 to
Maine as housekeeper. with four
in family. Phone 3-0528.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, SIS.
PROBATE COURT, May 10th, A..
u. 1913, ESTATE OF SIMON j..
CONDOR, late of Waterbury, in
said District, deceased.
Upon the application OF MARY
MElSINGER, praying that letters OF
administration may be granted on
said Estate, as per application on
file more fully appears, 1t is
ORDERED, That said application
be heard and determined at tho Pro-
bate Office In Waterbury, in said
District, on the nth day OF May A..
d. l943 at 400 o'clock in the after
noon eastern War Time), and that
notice be given of the pendency Of
said application, and the time. and
place of hearing thereon by pub
fishing the same one time in some
newspaper having a circulation in
said District, on or before the 18th
day OF May 1943.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,
b-1l-lt Asst. Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, SIS
PROBATE COURT, May 10th, A.
u. 1913, ESTATE OF SARAH A.
BLAKESLEE, late OF Waterbury
In said District, deceased.
Upon the application Of The C1TI-
IENS & MANUFACTURERS Ma
TlONAL BANK of WATERBURY,,
by THOMAS II. MOORE, Trust
officer, praying that 1t may be
authorized to sell, certain real
estate belonging TO said Estate, as
per application on file moro fully
appears, 1t Is
ORDERED, That said application
be heard and determined at the
Probate Office In Waterbury, in said
District, on the Goth day OF May A.
d. l943, at $3.50 o'clock, In tho
forenoon, eastern War Time), and
that notice he given OF the pend
oncy OF said application, and the
time and place OF hearing thereon,
by publishing this order one time
in some newspaper having u cir
culation in said District, also by
leaving with or by mailing In reg
istered letters, postage prepaid from
Waterbury, Il copy of this order to
all parties Interested and residing
without the Probate District OF
Waterbury on or before the 18th
day Of May l943.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,
5"ll-lt Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11

GIRL TO work in stockroom, five
days per week. Essential industry,
light work. clean work. Apply %
Benedict st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
Help-Male or Female

EXCELLENT POSITIONS NOW
OPEN for steady reliable men. To
work and learn growing flowers;
also steady. reliable women over
10, for work In grading roses and
to learn the trade. willing to pay
high wages. accor fing TO ability
Apply N. GRILLO. HORTICUL-.
TURIST, Milldale, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE
AUCTION SALE NOTICE

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, SIS,
PROBATE COURT, April Goth, a,
ID. l9iS, ESTATE OF MARY DON
AHUE, late of Waterbury, In said
District, Deceased
Pursuant to m order of the Court
OF Probate for said District the
following described real estate OF
said deceased, situated in tho Town
OF Waterbury County of New
Haven, state OF connecticut, VIII be
sold at public auction TO tho high
est bidder on tho l4th day of May,
A.: d. lstS, at 40 o'clock In the
afternoon, &c, w. 10, on tho prom
ises, or at any place or ut any time
to which the sale may BIO adjourned
TO by the undersigned;
That certain pieeo or parcel OF
land, with all improvements and
buildings thereon, situated on the
sontherly sldo of North Main
street, In said Town OF Waterbury,
NoRTHERLY 1890 feet on North
,ExsTERLY 1880 feet on North
Elm street;
soUTHERLY 1857 feet on land
now or formerly of Ellen Booth,
ana on land now or formerly of
X, Tennenbaum, each In part;
WESTERLY 1885 feet on land
now or formerly of w, N. Ladd.
Together with rights OF passway
along land now or formerly of said
W, n, Ladd,
Said property consists of two (2)
buildings fronting on North Square,
containing twelve O2) tenements
OF six (6) rooms each, and five (5)
stores, and one % building fronting
on North Elm Street of ten G0)
rooms, all fully rented.
The undersigned reserves the
right to reject all bids and each
bid must be accompanied by n bank
draft or cash In tho amount OF
100000, or in form or manner to
the satisfaction of the undersigned.
All taxes, assessments, charges, In
surance premiums and rents shall
be adjusted as OF the data of said
sale. Terms shall be made known at
time of sale,
WILLIAM l.. DRURY,
SIT Whallcy Ave, Administrator.
New Haven, Conn. 5-S-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE

On and after this date will not
Be responsible for any bills con-
tracted by anyone, but myself,
ADOLPH AMBROSE,
1908 Bank ST.
Dated May 10, 1913,
Waterbury, Conn, b-lO-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-11
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
TRICT of WATERBURY,, SIS.
PROBATE COURT, May 10th, 1913,
ESTATE OF ELIZABETH BRO
PHIL, late OF the town of Water
bury, In said district, deceased.
The Court of Probate for tho Dis
trict OF Waterbury hath limited and
allowed six month from tho date
hereof for tho creditors OF said
estate to exhibit their claims for
settlement, Those who neglect to
present their accounts, properly at
tested, within said time, will be
dobarred n recovery. All persons In
dobted to said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment TO
ANNA MckENNA PIERCE
ENcutriS.
50 whittier Ave, Waterbury, Conn,
Por Ord>S of Court
Attcst
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHy
5.i0-St Asst. Clerk,
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-03

and theory, Avon has always dan
ed and despite his musical train
ing his first professional engage
ments were in dancing.
OPENED IN BOSTON
Opening with Lee Reisman and
his band at the Brunswick hotel in
Boston, he was an instant success
Later he went to New York where
for the past seven or eight years he
has been featured in vaudeville and
various night clubs. He appeared
in the st. Municipal open Air
Opera. Two years ago he went to
the coast to do the part of Sport
ing Life" in the west coast produc-
ton of that show. When the Broad
way revival occurred something
more than year ago he had as
cended to stardom.
Avon is a strong booster for Har-
lem. He says that it was the kind
ness, the support, the interest of
the public in Harlem which kept
his ambition over effervescing and
helped him to keep working.
WANTED TO PREACH
Admitting that he had forsaker
an eight year scholarship at Lin
coin seminary to study for the min
istry so that he might follow his
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-03
Has Role Of
Pooch, Aide To
The Bullfighter

he can't run. He's Just naturally
got to be good-natured" Ben was
born in West Newton, Mass, where
he attended Pierce Grammar
school and Newton High. At the lat
ter, he was a schoolmatel of Warren
Coleman, who created the role Of
the villainous Crown in George
Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess.''
Howard who, since leaving school,
has earned his living entirely by
playing the piano, never actually
studied music at all. At home the
family had a player piano on which
the keys went down as the rolls
were tuned. AS a young boy, Bob
would sit by the hour fitting his
fingers into the keys as. they were
depressed, until finally he could
play the piece by himself. An in
credible method of piano study but
Bob stuck to it patiently and to
this day he can initiate a player
piano So you couldn't distinguish
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-03
Bob Howard Plan ist, Is Very
Surprised To Find Self Aetna

NEW YORK-(ANP) Gosh
never thought this would happen
to me-acting. Why, I'm a radio
performer, sit down at the piano
and sing and play like I feel. Act
ing drives me crazy. One guy tells
you to move and talk one way-an-
other comes along and changes it
all around. When the curtain goes
up I'll probably do it my own way
after ALL"
So spoke Bob Howard in a brief
intermissfon between rehearsals for
Richard Kollmar's new musical
comedy, Early to Bed" which is
now playing at the Shubert theatre,
prior to the New York opening.
Bob is the Jolly, refund chocolate
fellow who Is cast in the part of
Pooch, aide to Ell Magnifico, the
bull fighter, in this modern day
comedy laid on the island of Mar
Unique. The stage is no novelty to
Howard, for he has been on it as
long as he can remember, but al
ways in vaudeville, where he did a
solo act, singing and playing the
piano. This is his first time in mu-
steal comedy and it was speaking
someone's else lines that proved
difficult for this child of nature.
"Good-natured, did you say?
Sure-a fat man can't fight, and
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1943-07-03
Rahn> Spencer In
Symphony Concert

WASHINGTON, D. G. - (SNS)
Before an audience of more than
10000 in the Capital City's famous
summer concert stadium, Water
Gate the Potomac" M u r e
Rain, brilliant young New York
soprano, and Kenneth Spencer,
ass-baritone, became the first Ne
gro artists to appear jointly with
the National Symphony orchestra
in this city, which heretofore has
been CLOSED" to prominent colored
artists because of D. A. r. restric-
tions on the use of Constitution
Hall by Negroes.
The appearance OF Miss Rain
and Mr.. Spencer at Water Gate"
which is actually the summer
Constitution Hail." leads local Ne
groes to believe that the policy of
the great institution in regard to
Negroes may be quietly revised. It
Is argued that, if Negroes can sing
at Water Gate" with the Nation
al Symphony, why not Constitution