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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Selected Poem

SHADOWS
Frances Frost in the New York Herald-Trlbuneo
The copper weed and sorrel,
the pearl and golden curve,
blue shell and golden quarrel
with the returning wave.
The children pause and wonder
at the gull plume that once crosse
close to the throat of thunder,
at the purple crab claw lost
and race the sun with rapture
along the tawny shore,
trying in vain to capture
themselves that fly before.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
CONNECTICUT CROPS
bridgeport Post)

The recent time from Hartford
indicating that Victory gardeners
are raising bountiful crops is a bit
of good news. Many people have
fully understood the Importance Of
the gardens this year, and have
been trying to do their part in in
surfing that large amounts of food
will be raised in this state. Thou
sands of amateurs have enlisted in
the cause, and we now learn that,
contrary to some fears, they are
actually being successful in their
new adventures.
We have not yet, however, reach
ed the point where 1t will be time
to rejoice. There are many more
hurdles to pass before the summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Beyond Lies Italy and Berlin

The United States armed forces are
leading the Allies and supplying most OF
the planes, tanks, bompers and ships for
all Of them and when these conquering
millions march through Berlin Can op-
portunity overlooked in 1919 they will
share the glory of Victory. Rudyard Kip
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28

part of the world,
away from friends
and culture? Fun,
to be marooned
on an ice foe for
days and to spend
many m o n t h S
each year follow
ing a dog slad
t h r oug h t h e
snow? Can there
be any fun = Civ
ing up the things
which humanity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28

made in strict accordance with the
recipe for the particular product
under consideration.
If that it done, there should be
no regrets. This year, more than
any other, we must reduce waste
and spoilage to minimum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
nv EARL DOUGLASS. ID. d.
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS, ID. ID
WE CAN MAKE LIFE so

When Grenfell, the great mis-
sionary to Labrador, was praised for
his years of sacrificial service, he
always replied cheerfully: Don't
say a word about sacrific. It's all
been such jolly good fun"
Fun. we ask, living in a remote
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Q NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
Election Alloy!
Mr.. Ickes vs..
Big Business
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
Correspondent

These are what you might call
the the political dog days, one year
ahead of the presidential campaign
of 1914. There are more political
mad dogs barking their heads off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Your Health
By DR.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per-
sonal health and hygiene, not to
disease, diagnosis Of treatment,
will be answered by DR.. Brady II
a stamped self-addressed envelope
Is enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written In ink. No reply can
be made to queries not conform
ing to instructions. Address DR..
William Brady. National News
paper Service, 800 West Madison
Street, Chicago, Ill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Washington Merry-Go-R Round
Army Navy Slow Converting Save Fuel OIL
Hollywood Quiet sDown Against copros Training Films
cookroom Opponents Coll Trip of Five Flying Senators
Farm Lobbe Subsidies Subsidies
BY
DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON Last September the War Department announced
Atlantic seaboard
gall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 2:57 a. m (war time).
Sun rises Ssh a. m; sets 1921 a. m twar
time)
All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28
A Thought for Today

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but
the foolish plucketh 1t down with her hands,
Proverbs 14:1.
There is no worse evil than a bad woman; and
nothing has ever been produced better than a
good one.-Euripides
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-28

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
En T'he Local
 TheGterS
PoLT'S


 1T you were unfortunate in miss. ing the matinee performance 0f the gigantic show presented on the stage oe the Loew Poll theater, to- day, make definite plans to see this "one in Q million" stage show at one of the performances presented this evening at either 6:S0 or Q D. m. As tonight positively concludes this engagement here.
 On stage is presented the band, the whole country Is ravlng over The Music That Wins" with the Mcfarland Twins. Their famous recordings have been played na. tlonwide and they now rank as ono Of AHaericaS topsnotch bands. Fea- tured with the band Is the very lo;'ely Lucille Llnwood, Dick Mer- rit and tho Twin quartet, Other acts ineludl Kirk & Madeline, fa- nous dance styliSts,' Gene Raylos, Broadways tavorite comedian and as m extra adde,. attraction, for your entertainment We proudly pgc. sent The Little Tough Guys, nally Chester and Harris Berger direct from Hollywood and through the courtesy oe Universal films, You can't afford Co miss uch Q host ot stars all on one program.
 On the screen for the first Wa. terbury showing Is the merry mu. sical "Tahitl Honey" with petite Si. none simon, Dennis o'keefe and Michael Whalen,
 Starting tomorrow Tor a five.tlay engagement Is the picture you have Deen asking for Journey Into Pear" with orSon WelleS, Joseph Cotton, and an all star cast.
 ln every true sense ot tho wore --Orson Wellos has done it again the young genius who aStoniShe6 the movie-goinp millions of Amer. lea with his "CltiSen kane" and "rhe Magnificent Ambcrsons" comes through with another great masterpiece, He not only portrays the leading character ln the film, but ln the direction and the produce auction can be seen in hts fine hand, Just aS in the two previous films, And with him again Is hNnuSome Joseph cotton, rapidly gaining fame aS one of the screens top-flight actors,
 Sharing program honors Is "Chat- terbox" gay, musical. l.comedy hit iea- turing sparkling Judy Canova, who appeared here last week, In person, and on our stage. In this new hit she Is funnier than ever. sings Sev. eral new songs, and clowns and dances just the way you wat her to, Appearing opposite the Joyous Judy is none other than ole |, Brown, with . supporting cast made up of your fNvorite players.
 Remember the starting date of this outstanding double feature bill tomorrow at i2;A5, with perform anceS continuing through to Tues day evening,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15

Luke is shortly to teach Man darin Chinese government sponsored schools, His latest picture Is with Wallace Beery in Salute to the Marines"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
MOVieS Playing
 Today
STATE


 Anyone who wonders what the U. 8. Navy is doing these days need only visit Warmers State theater to find out. Tn "The Navy Comes Through" yesterdays audiences were told Q brilliant tale of Q Navy gun crews exploits in the North Atlan- tic, stirring drama well mixed with Q compelling romance to form splendid entertainment.
 Pat OBrien and George Murphy have the top roles in the exciting film and Jane Wyatt is the heroine, with Max Baer, Jackie Cooper, Desl Arnaz Prank JenkS and other we'll known players featured. Murphy is seen as diSgraced former Navy officer who has periodically on. listed as seaman when the nation Is attacked-only to find that OBrien, whom he planes for his disgrace, is in charge Of the gun crew to which he belongs.
 The crew is assigned to 0 inuni- tions freighter bound for Ireland, and with the two principals carry ing on a bitter feud, the group meets a series of thrilling adven- tures-battles with German planes and submarines. the capture of NaA supply vessel carrying tor- pedoes to the U-boats, and Q clever scheme by which those same U- boats are decoyed to their destruc- ton.
 Presented with amazing realism and breathless action, the story is splendidly handled from start to finish, and its scene of the gun crew and their grim weapon pouring shells into hostile andersen craft make memorable picture.
 Cinderella Swings It" is the sec- ond hit of the current show and features Gloria Warren, Dick Ho- gan and Butch and Buddy in ad- dition to other favorite persona alities.
 Remember, this swell show posi- lively ends Saturday evening so if you Intend to see 1t you'll have to hurry.
 Coming Sunday to the State is another giant weekend screen show with Invisible Agent" co-starring Jon Hall and Ilona Massey with Peter Lore, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and others as the headliner. The Andrew Sisters in the comedy musi- cal Flows About It" with Robert Paige and Grace Mcdonald will be the second hit of Sundays new show. BUY WAR BONDS, STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
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 STRAND

goth Century Fox, the studio that has turned out 80 many fine musi- calls comes through again with the spectacular production of Hello Frisco, Hello" which is now being presented at the Loew Poli theater where 1t is being held-over, with per- formances to conclude on Friday evening. The picture has been film- cd entirely in technicolor and Is laid against the raz2le-dazzle of the flaming Barbary Coast of San Fran cisco. The picture's loves, laughter and heart-break have all been set to song and dance, and many Of the hit tunes of yester-year, as well as a score of new numbers are heard in the picture.
 Starred in the four leading roles are Alice Faye, John Payne, Jack Oakie and Lynn Bari while grand supporting cast Is headed by such stellar actors as June Havoc, Laird
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
Cregar and Ward Bond.

, Cregar and Ward Bond.
 On tho same program is another smash hit, He Hired The Boss" with Stuart Erwin and Evelyn Ven- able.
 Remember, the program comes to close here tomorrow evening, SO plan to see 1t before the concluding performances.
 Opening at the Strand on Satur. day is a gigantic for show, con. sisting of two top-flight Hollywood productions. First there is that tunRful fun-filled laugh hit, The Fleets In" starring Dorothy Lamour comedian Eddie Brackln, strutttn' Betty Hutton, Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra with vocalists Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberle, and many more star entertainers.
 Then there is the technicolor pro- duction of Virginia" co-starrlng Madeleine Carroll and Fred Mac- Murray with Stirling Hayden and Carolyn Lee. Don't miss this grand billl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
BY JEANETTE MAC DONALD

are tough-sure, they're ready to fight with everything they've got until We attain Victory over the Axis, but their determination and grit is not superficial and showy. It's deep inside and on the surface what you sec Is Q simple. plain boy or man who loves his hometown, his family, his country. Almost without exception, our men are men who like music. nature, and a good time, They're not stalking around looking for fight because they want to bully anybody. They're merely plain American boys who want to live their normal lives and who are talk ing time out willingly now to wage a speedy and victorious struggle against FaScism so that they can re- turn to decent living once again,
 Yes--Ive danced with an Ameri- can soldier, I'm even married to one and I'm proud.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
BY ERSKINE JOHNSON NEA stan Correspondent

There's always some kind of an argument about Hollywood and this week its about redheRds--the Chi- cago Chapter cf the National Red- heads Association vs, the fnterna- tiOnal Beauty Show of New York City. It all started when tho New York OrgNnlsation-and It's 23,O0C beauty show owners, voted Rita Hayworth the nations No. red- head. The Chicago chapter of Ma tional RedheadS saw red-and voted Maureen O'Hara the title, Said President Thomas R, Roberts of the Chicago group; We have submitted samples of Miss OHaraS hair to chemical analysis and they stood all tests. Miss Hayworth is synthetic redhead." That's enc argument we're going to stay out of.
 The prudish garments of lal0 were supposed to be the last word in modesty. but they're much too daring for modern mo ton picture censors, The Hays office cracked down yesterday on two dresses Joan Fontaine was supposed to wear as q govcrness in the film version Of Jane Eyre. To the censors. tight bodices and sweaters mean just about the same thing. Joan's 1890 garments were toned down to conform with the liberal outlook of the world = anaAr pta HaniR will take her first screen spill on Ice for "Wintertime." But it's only in the script and she approves. Sonia takes the tumble to break up n romance between Carole LandiS and Cornel Wilde.
 NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
 On the door of the Republic stu- dio serial department where six writers are working on the script of "Secret Service in Darkest Africa" there's a sign reading: "rhe difficult we do immediately. The impossible takes a little longer" (. Paul Rcgan, master night club mimic, is a dark horse in the search to find . man to play Will Rogers biography Randolph Scott will appear in motion pictures only six months of the year for the duration. Rest of the time will be spent work ing his iOOO-acre ranch near San Diego, Calf. He just completed work fin RKOs "Bombardier." For the first time since Tox MIX was the screen'S No. 1 cowboy, western idol and his horse will receive equal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
IOwA.AUsTRALIAN ACCENT

When Donna Reed plays her role of an Australian girl in M-G-M's "The Man From Down Under" her accent will be the result of several weeks arduous study with an Aus. trNlian tutor. At the end of the first two weeks schooling, she read Q few of her lines for Charles Laughton, star of the picture. "Ah," he kislded her, "An Aussle with Q Corn Belt flavor" Mss Reed halls from Iowa, where she was reared on Q farm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
MoUie Notes
SILENT FILM STAR CAST

Cast yesterday aS matron of an orphanage In Lost Angel" at Metro 0oldwyn-Mayer, oEe-tlme silent film star Naomi Childers had her hands full of babies, Three infants were used to portray 0-year-old star Mar garet O'Brien, as an infant tound- ling abandoned on the front steps of an orphanage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15

LUKE TEACHES CHINESE
 Keye Luke, Chinese actor. Is ready ing himself for liason service be- tween China and the United States,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
COOP. VICTORY GARDEN

Susan Peters and her mother have hit upon something new in coopera- tive Victory gardens, There is Q large vacant lot next to their apart- ment In Beverly Hills. Susan ne- gotlated for its use. had 1t plowed and fertili1ed. An individual plot has been measured off for every tenant in the building. and all. in. cluding susan and her mother. are now busy In their spare time tend- ing their own garden patches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15

In M-0-M's latest cartoon re- lease. Dumb Rounded" the voice of the leading character. Droopy. Is that of Bill Thompson, featured on the Fibber McGee and Molly pro- gram,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15

From Los Angeles to Boston and from North Dakota to Texas, I've stood before thousands of our boys in uniform and I've sung to them, as a volunteer for USO.Camp Shows. And even as I stood on Q bare platform. with Q huge space separating me from the men, I felt the warmth, friendllness and en- thousiasm of these fine American boys filling in and dlSpelllng the cold, lmpersonal gap between us,
 I danced with American soldiers ln USO ClubS--I sang for them--I ate with them In the mess hallS--I talked to hundreds Of them, and in every case I found them to be just Q Joe Smlth--American; just "the guy next door" Certainly our men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
MusRAND TO GRADuATE

Kathryn Orayson. Metro-0 Gold wyn-Mayer singing star, has planed out to attend the graduation eXer- cises of her husband, John Shelton. from the Ofilcers Training School at Fort Monmouth. New Jersey. She will remain in the east for several weeks returning to start In her new picture temporarily titled "The Tale of Two SlsetrS."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-15
Nm Hollywood

billing on the screen, Roy Rogers and his nag, Trigger, will share the- ater marQueeS ., Alan Curtis, re gently separated from llona Massey, will be starred nt Universal In Two Tickets to London" Miss Massey will soon star In "One Ticket to Reno.
 AUTOBIOGRAPHY
 0lamor girl Gene Tierney and father -in-law, Count Alex Cassini, have turned writers and collaborat. ed on film plot on which 20th Century Fox has taken an option for, R',tty Grahle. It's practically Gene'S own life story Fifi D. Orsay Is taking Spanish lessons to accept . Mexican film contract :. [. George Jessel, who hasn't seen his baby daughter since his divorce from from Lois Andrews, has com. mlsSloned a friend to photograph the child and send him the pictures, It's one way of watching your child grow up.
 Nick Castle, Hollywood dance di- rector, sticks out his chin by nam ing his idea of the 10 best feminine dancers of the past 20 years, Tho list: Adele Astaire. sister of Fred: EIsanor Powell. Harriet Hector. Vera Loreno. Jessie Matthews, Katherine Durham, Carmen Am aya, Marie Bryant and Ann Miller. Miss Miller. he says. is the best all- round feminine dancer of the day Good old California takes 1t on the chin again in Air Force" Dis cusSing the relative merits of var lous parts of the United States, George Tobias describes California as a place where tits always hot. nothing ever happens and before you know it. you're 65."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-20
REPORTS ON RAID
PRACTICE STUDIED
Only Minor Violations OF
Rules Reported; High.
lights Recorded

Mayor John s. Monagan and Chief
Warden James J. Curtin we're graft
fled with the results In general of
yesterdays first daylight air raid
test for Waterbury and Its sur
rounding towns and were particu-
larry convinced that the populace
reacted seriously whieh treasured
them that things would go we'll In
case Of a real raid.
Persons in the down town stores
were criticized by wardens and p0-
lice for having failed 10 comply
with warnings to stay away from
windows and doorwayS during the
red" period when theoretically the
city was being bombed by enemy
aircraft. However, steps have been
taken to correct this and an appeal
for more cooperation from that area
will be voiced by Harry Liebeskind,
chairman Of the councils mercantile
business committee.
The st. Mary's school pupils sat
on papers spread on the floor IN the
shelter corridors and nuns conduct
ed songs and prayers for them
during the raid.
The training Of the Army was
demonstrated at the Brown building
when an officer, on leave, upon
hearing the sirens was seen ap-
preaching the nearest shelter, and
waited there with the civilians for
the practice to end.
At the Citizens ~ Manufacturers
bank, President Lewis Reed de-
scribed TO Mr.. Curtin and Mayor
Monagan how the clerks had placed
the books and currency into a large
vault when the blue was sounded.
Business was resumed rs soon as
the second blue was sounded.
1t was also pointed out that spot
ters at the air raid observation
tower on city hall failed TO sight %
plane during the test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-20
LAFAYETTE CLASS
TO HEAR WELLS
Under.SeCretary of State
to Address Graduates;
Other Guests Invited

Easton, Pa, March 20-Undcr-
secretary OF State Sumner WelleS
will deliver the commencement I'D
dress at Lafayette college on April
20, President William Mather Lewis
announced today.
The commencement will be the
fourth since the United States en-
tered the war, the first having been
held last May, and two additional
graduation ceremonies during the
present academic year.
The class to be graduated on
April 20 will, however, be the first
since the present accelerated pro-
gram went into effect last Scptem-
Der. Practically all OF the graduates
will enter the armed forces.
Three well-known Latin-Ameri-
cans will be the speakers at the
Inter- american conference ut La
fayctte college on April z, sponsored
by the coordinator OF lnter-Amer-
lean affairs at Washington, Pro.
feSsor Miller ID. Steever, chairman
Of the conference, announced.
The speakers will be Genaro Ar
BAHIA, Peruvian newspaper and mag
aEine writer; Manoel S, CardoZo, as
sistant curator Of the Lima library
and lecturer in the Graduate school
OF Catholic university, and Fran
cisco s. Cespedes, head Of the tech
nical department Of the Secreteriat
Of Education. Panama, who has
travelled In almost every country Of
Latin America.
The purpose Of the conference,
Professor Steever explained, Is 10
bring TO this area first-hand infor-
nation relative to our neighbors 10
south. Two sessions will be held,
the first at chapel convocation
In the morning, for the undergradu-
ates and members Of their faculty,
and the second, q panel discussion
In Kirby hall in the afternoon.
Both sessions will be open TO the
public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-20
FELLOWSHIP TO
HOLD DANCE
st. Patrick's Event Will
Take Place Tonight
in Church Hall
OAKVILIE
Correspondent. Irene Slough.
Telephone d.800S

Oakville, March 20-T'he Pilgrim
fellowship of the Union Congrega-
tional Church will entertain It's
members at st. Patrick's Day
Dance this evening at the Church
Hall. The affair will commence at
0 D. m. and continue until II D. m.
Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Locke will be
the adult advisors.
Howard Ande has made the musi-
cal arrangements. The refreshments
will be In charge II Mary Ellen
Locket and Virginia Rogers. Allen
Thompson was IN charge OF the
decorations.
Mems Club
The monthly supper melting Of
the Mems Club OF the Union Con-
gregational Church was held at the
church hall last evening with a good
attendance.
Judge Frederick Faulkner OF the
juvenile Court OF New Haven was
the after supper speaker. His sub
ject was entitled. Boys In Court"
He also showed a film on the sub
ject.
Church Services
All Saints Church-Sunday school
at $3.50 a. IN. Morning prayer and
sermon at II o'clock.
Union Congregational Church 49,
Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. Public
worship and meditation at l0:45 n.
m.
st. Mary Magdalen's Church -
Masses VII lbe at $3.50: 900 and
1890 a. M. The 900 O'Clock Mass Is
for the children and will be held
In the basement.
Fat SlaVage
Oakville housewives are urged not
TO forget TO bring their waste kitchen
fats to their grocers as soon as they
have @ pound or more. The fasts
are TO be strained, and put into
glass or tin containers. The grocer
will pay for each pound Of fat.
Senior Play
The Senior Glass of the Water
town High school will present Its
annual class play at the school audi
tOrium next Friday evening.
The local Grammar and High
schools held sessions today from
$3.50 TO 1880 o'clock. This was to
make UP for q day lost during the
severe cold spell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-20
BOYS EXTORTION
PLAN HITS SNAe
Feminine FBl Agent, DIE
gulsed as Betty Cradle,
Makes Arrest

Hollywood, March ao-(Upl.--A
movlesstruck high school boy
trapped IN IA alleged extotllon ploe
By 4 feminine FB1 agent disguised
IS Betty CRADLE was held to-day for
grand Jury action,
Federal agents surrounding q bury
Hollywood corner closed Ia an o.
feet-four Russell 4. Alexanderson,
10, formerly OF Omaha, Neb, wheA
he grabbed a package dropped from
an automobile by "Aflss CRADLE.
The package was supposed 10 have
contained 5000 demanded n q let
ter written March 3. A previous
letter demanded $4,000 In uncut
diamonds.
Both letters threatened death.
Alexanderson admitted sending
letters 10 Miss Cradle but denied no
intended TO harm her.
II wanted the money only 10 en-
able me 10 see movie stars" he said
at arralgnment, II had no oppor-
tunity 10 see them because I had 10
account TO my mother for every
dime I spent"
His mother works In an aircraft
factory, His father Is IN the Army.
"You will not be alive on March
20 unless you meet me at Cover and
Santa Monica boulevard on March
10 with the money" the most recent
letter to the blonde star repeatedly
said,
The husky youth fed as officers
advanced, but lifted his hands and
stopped less than n block away as
FBT men Oh foot and In radio cara
bore down on him,