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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
PoLI's

Continuing TO thrill, amuse capa-
city audiences at all performances
Is the hit OF the season, claudia \
which opened yesterday ct the
Loew Poll theater ror five-day en-
gagemert.
Dorothy Mcclure, who played the
role Of Claudia" on the stage, and
which ran for successfully long
engagement, plays the title role IN
the screen version. She portrays the
role Of the young wife Of handsome
Robert Young, who Is known In the
picture as David. Ina Claire plays
the role Of Claudia's mother.
into Claudia's pleasantly rural
and rather frivolous existence
come many disturbing things. She
meets a cosmopolitan British play
wright played brilliantly by Reg
inald Gardiner, who Is intrigued BY
her whimsical charm.
Tragedy strikes Claudia when she
learns her beloved mbother y
doomed to die. Yet at the same time
too she learns she Is to become q
mother. Thus with the realization
that life and death work hand IN
hand, she suddenly natures.
The second big hit on the pro-
gram Is 1.-THE Kansan,' an action
packed Western thriller with Rich
ard Dix and Jane Wyatt In the
leading roles.
Coming to the Loew Poll theater
wednesday and Thursday Of this
week and for a two-day engagement
only, is another scoop Of the year
stage and screen show The very
popular link Spots" make their
personal appearance on the stage
Of the Loaw Poll theater at this
time. with the INK Spots" is q
great surrounding stage and screen
show. Some Of the acts are as fol-
lows: Francisco and Dolores South
American Balancer, Ann Anderson,
popular songstress, Bob Dupree and
Charlo Dance, stylists, Jackie Green
Hollywood's favorite entertainer,
and outstanding master Of cere-.
monies, an dthe very popular Poll
rhythm Kings supply the musical
background for the entire stage
show. The stage shows 60 on at
1920, 400, $3.50. 900 p. m.
In addition to the outstanding
stage show there Is q giant screen
program as well, consisting OF the
first waterbury showing OF the
Unknown Guest" with Victory Jory
and Pamela Blake In the leading
roles with a great supporting cast.
The FIRST screen show goes on
promptly at 1900 noon with the
doors Of the theater opening at
il:45.. The complete stage ana
screen show Is seen in its entirety
by $3.50 allowing defense workers 70
be at their Jobs at 500 p. m.
watch for such outstanding stage
shows to the Loew Poll theater as,
Oracle Barrie and her orchestra,
Lionel Hampton, Dick Rogers ana
other popular bands Of the day, as
well as outstanding stage. screen
and radio stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
STRAND

What happens when a young and
debonair millionaire decides to work
for q living Is cleverly told In "AInaz-
ing Adventure, q Garrett Lement
production, starring Cary Grant.
which starts todany at the Strand
Theater. The story Of 1.-THE Amaz-
ing Adventure" Is based on the e.
Phillips Oppenheim best seller, 1.-THE
Amazing Quest Of Mr.. Ernest Bliss"
and sets forth the plight Of o play
boy Of wealth, wha thinks he Is
run down, when he Is merely
bored with life. He gees to an emf
nent specialist, who SCOTS ct him
and tells him II he had to earn his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
THIRD CONGREGATIONAL

10:45 q. rn.-Rally day service for
the church and Sunday school.
Organ Prelude
Professional: We've q Story to Tell
Choir and Congregation
Call to Worship-Rev. G.. r. Lewis
Hymn-"Faith Four Fathers"
Responsive Reading and Gloria
Prayer-Rev. G. r. Lewis
Hymn-"Loyalty Choir
Offertory and Doxology
Hymn-'Follow the Gleam"-Sun-
day School
Candle Lighting Service in charge
Rev. G. r. Lewis
Candles representing the depart
ments of the Sunday school light
by a member OF each division: be-
ginners, primary, junior, senior
Hymn-"Christ Is Winning the
Worldly Junior Choir
Conservation services Of s. s. teach
ers will follow Scripture Reading
and Response b. the choir and
teachers
Solo-"Open My Eyes''-Mrs. Ray
mond 3otch
Hymn-'"Take My Life
Benediction by Rev. G.. r. Lewis.
Tuesday evening, 8:00-The gym
class.
Wednesday afternoon, 2:30-The
Women's Get Together at the parish
hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Q: What rules govern the bless
ing of foundation stones Of RO-
man Catholic churches?
A.: The blessing of the founda-
ton stone of a new church must
be performed by bishop accord
ing to the rite provided for in the
"Pontoficale Romanum." The
rite includes the setting up of a
four-square cornerstone, the bless
ing Of it and the altar site with
holy water made specially at the
beginning Of the ceremony, the
naming Of the titular saint. and
the singing Of prescribed psalms,
the Litany Of the Saints, and the
hymn, "Veni Creator splritus."
q; What Is the Geneva Bible?
A: This Is an English version
OF the Scriptures, being q revision
OF the Great Bible and Tyndale's
versions. published under Calvan-
istie auspices at Geneva In 1850.
O. What d The meaning ef the
weird @paFahle'7
A: A parable q q story Of hu.
man life, usually fictitious, used
10 illustrate 4 religious. or moral,
truth. Over So parallels are re-
corded IN thn Gospels as having
bean spoken ~ Christ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
GRACE METHODIST
Waterville


Evan H. Bergwall, Minister
World Service Sunday, Sept. 26
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. Glasses
for all ages.
PREJUDICE rganist.
Morning Worship-11:OO q. m.
Professional Notwithstanding.
Csll to Worship.
Prayer of Confession-Seated.
Silent Meditation.
Lords Prayer.
Choir.
Responsive demonstrating.
Apostles Creed.
Gloria Patri.
Scripture Lesson.
Prayer.
Prayer Response-Choir
Announcements.
Misunderstanding.
Presentation Of Tithes and Offer
ings.
Doxology.
Sermon, Let The Redeemed OF
The Lord Say So.
Prayer.
Notwithstanding
Benediction.
Threefold Amen.
Silent Contemplation.
Postlude.
Evening Service at TOO p. m. Me-
citation, Living In The Halfway
House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
OTHER NOTICES

Wednesday at 10 o'clock meeting
win be held in the church parlors
10 work for the Red Gross, Bundles
for America and the hospital.
The First Church Mems League
will have It's opening meeting Of the
fall season on Monday evening. Oct.
4, with supper served at $3.50. after
which Special Agent Royce B.
Thompson Of the p. b. /. viii speak
on ''The Work Of the +. B. !. Dur
ing wartime
The First Church Guild win meet
on wednesday, Oct. 9 at 10 O'Clock
10 work for the Christmas Sale.
Luncheon win be served at 1880 p.
N,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

@: What is the theme Of this
years Religious Education Week,
to be observed from Sept. 26 to
Oct. /?
A: The general theme of the
Week, in which 80 per cent of
American Professionalism will par
ticipate, is Community Founda-
TONS emphasizing the impor-
lance Of the churches task in
leading a divided and war-torn
world into a world community
through cooperation OF local
churches In community building"
Eight tally themes will be stressed,
including Personal Character"
christian Leadership" Chris
tlan Families and Inter Church
Fellowship"
q: what symbolic act Of hope
fulness Is associated with the
Jewish festival Of Rosh Has
hanah?
A: A Jewish New Years Eve
custom Is TO dip q piece OF sweet
apple In honey. the person per-
forming the act saying: May II
be Gods win 70 grant rs 3 good
and sweet year" Bread. too, Is
dipped IN honey. aymbolizlng the
hope that. as the bread Il sweet,
40 may the experiences during the
approaching year be only Of the
most pleasant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
MT. OLIVE A. M. E. ZION
Raw q w Waller Minister

The annual celebration ow Wo-
mans Day in the interest of Mis-
sions viii be observed tomorrow as
follows:
9:30-Brief study Of the Church
School lesson and address by the
pastor to the School on the subject
of Missions.
i0:45-Missionary service auspices
Of the Missionary women, sermon
by the pastor, "Jesus and burdened
hearts," The women's choir Of the
church viii sing.
7:3O-The evening service will
take the form Of a Joint program by
the young people and the women,
Mrs. Elsie Mum and Mrs. Sarah
Cross presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

own living for o year he might
amount to something. As II Is, the
great doctor, says he does not want
to have III svaluable time taken Up
by O patient 50 healthy and 30
worthless, whose hand he even re-
fuses to shake on parting.
His experiences form o series Of
intriguing situations that range from
comedy TO romance and make one Of
the most novel and entertaining
SCREEN plays Of the year. How he
loses his bet and wins the secretary
Of his first employer, with whom he
has fallen In love, gives Gary Grant
and Mary Brian an opportunity for
the romance acting for which both
are famous.
On the same program 10 %6iver
Spurs" with Roy Rogers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
ALL SOULS

Family Sunday, Sept. 26 - Holy
Communion A. M. (No Church
SCHOOL,.
Special family service II a. m.
The Protestant churches Of the
city are planning to hold in all
churches a series Of meetings on
postwar problems with special en-
phasis on the work Of the church IN
the postwar world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
FIRST METHODIST

FIRST METHODIST
Rev. John J. Snavely. DID,, pastor
Choir-Mrs. Edwin H. Jones, organ
list and director; Margaret Nit
chell, soprano; Mrs. Ronald e.
Jones, contralto: Robert Green
wood, tenor; Laurence Ben
than, Baritone.
Mrs. George w. Belcher, secretary
Morning Worship 10:3O
Organ Prelude ............. Giraud
Hymn
Call to Prayer
Prayer For Pardon
The Lords Prayer
Choir Anthem ,.......... Gounod
Scripture Lesson
Pastoral Prayer
Offertory - quartet: Turn Ye
Even To Me" ......... Harker
Song by the Junior Choir
Talk to the Children The Pastor
Hymn-"Drew Thou My Soul, o
Christ
Sermon-"The Sense OF A Mission"
DR.. Snavely
Benediction-
Organ Postlude- Stern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
FIRST CHURCH IN WATERBURY

Rally Day Will be observed IN the
First Chuhch School at GAS a. m.
for the older classes. Glasses through
grade will meet during church
time, starting at II o'clock. Mrs.
Kenneth B. Balch is to lead new
nursery class for ages 21s to 4 years.
Mrs. Austin E. Poirier is the general
superintendent.
At the morning service at II Rev.
B. Kenneth Anthony will preach on
''The School of Our Church. This
service will be of special interest for
parents and young people.
S D. m. The Chrismon Society for
young people Of high school age will
have its opening fall meeting, with
Miss Sarah Greenlaw, vice presi-
dent, in charge of the program. The
subject of the worship will be
Friend in Sorrow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
S-xEAR.oLD SHOWS WAY

Santa Rosa, Cal. --(UP)- Carl
Petersen, Jr., has elevated both the
dignity and untility Of the prune.
Although only 5 years Of age he has
bought his first S25 war bond with
money earned from picking prunes.
It took him two years to turn the
trick, but the prune season Is short
and he Is young. Next year, he
hopes TO buy another bond In one
season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
Rev. e. Einar Kron, pastor.

Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor.
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Sunday school convenes at 1000 a.
m. with Frank o. Benson in charge.
Divine worship at TOO p. m, when
the topic Of the sermon will be Tn
gratitude"
Thursday, September 30-Ladies'
Aid will meet in the afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Sam Johnson, 184
North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Joseph j. NORM, connected with retail and wholesale
grocery and meat stores in chain system here not too
many years back has been named assistant to Fitch L.
Brennan state director of the Food Distribution Admin
istraton Hartford Lately Mr. NORM has served FDA
area supervisor for Hartford County and before that was
the first manager of the Hartford raonng board office
Married and the father of two children he makes his
home at 221 White Street in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Sergeant Paul Manon has been home furlough from
the Muroc Army Air Base at Muroc, California Ber
nard LawShe, son OF Mr. and Mrs. ThurSton " LawShe
of 232 Boyden Street. former student at Lehigh Uni
versy, is in the VIZ U. S. N. r. at Swarthmore
College in Pennsylvania . Lieutenant Helen Pom OF
the Army Nursing Corps is in North Africa. She
spent some time previous to going at the Station
Hospital at Fort Devens, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Rev. DIR. John c. Walker Second Congregational
Church pastor justifiaby proud Of the service flag
I'm his church 1t has 172 blue stars and one gold
star. OF this number have received honorable dis
charges from the Army and Navy which leaves 1914 men
and women from the parish In the armed services
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Jane Richter of Beacon Falls one of the many
lovely at St Marys Hospital expecting to be
commissioned Ensign in the Navy The former lead
er of the Naugatuck High School band has further
hopes of beginning her duties for Uncle Sam the last
week in January of 1914 Red Bacon, former
orchestra leader in Naugatuck is Army private
at Fort Bragg N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Private Chef Bulka of Naugatuck is home on fur
Tough from Army camp in Mississippi. Eddie
Jontos Bridgeport boy, who was guard on the AEast
football team while at Syracuse University in 1914 is
now an Ensign at Duke University After receiving his
college sheepSkn Ed assistant football coach at ST.
Bonaventure's College for several years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. Howard SchOeck of GA Wildemere
have decided to chriSten their daughter Of Sept
q, Susan Mary George Francis has been named
Seacher for the Everymans Bible Class at the Grace
Methodist Church in Waterville Mrs. Arthur
Twelves is coming along very nicely after a recent
major operation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

John Stokes former local undertaken who did so
much to promote the st. Joseph Fife and Drum Corps
is home on furough from his Army assignments at
Newburgh N Y DR.. John Ricciardi of Prospect
local molar extractor and Pierna M. Abbate Of New
Britain celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary
yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Marcelle Andriks of Highland Avenue, one of the
aistays of ST. Joseph Church choir will be year older
tomorrow. Rev. Ubad Laurion Of st. AIMS Church
one of the lucky Waterbuans sporting reserved seats
for the first three games of the World Series at the
Yankee Stadium in New York starting week from
next Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
FIRST BAPTIST
aarWlnaa Tnlnnrrnw

At the morning worship. which
will be broadcast by WATR, the
preacher viii be Rev. David p.
Gaines.
At the union service, 1850 p. M
Rev. Jonathan =. Reed, Pastor Of
Grace Baptist Church. will preach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
POUNDS OF PRIoRTTIEs

To produce 100000 pounds Of
war goods daily, an ordinances plant
must haul IN and out 1900 900
pounds of material, enough 20 slli
800 freight cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
RELIGIOUS QUESTION BOX

Readers Of The Democrat invited sed questions
gardg Protestant Catholic Jewish faiths Questions will be
promptly possible They should be addressed tO The
Conference of Christians and Jews 800 Fourth Avenue
address questions that
a personal reply be sent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Evelyn Olschefsh of Oak Street has joined the
busy clerical staff in Humbert Mangnis Tax COllec-
tors office in the city hall Red Wallin, former Wildly
high athlete, is home Army furlough from Le-
high University AL Russo, former member Of the
Victor Gagnon funeral home personnel is pharmacist
mate second class with the Navy at Camp Allen Vir-
ginia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony LaCava OF e3 Oak Street cele-
brated their 18th wedding anniversary Wednesday Of
this week They're the proud parents OF two sons An
thony Jr seven years. and Robert six months The proud
pop conducts q newsstand at the corner OF Brook and
East Main Streets while the mother Is the former Jose
phine Tesla
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25

Raw Shove son of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Shove of
Oakhill avenue arrived home Thursday to spend 10
days furlough with his likabe parents Stationed with
the Coast Guards at Norfolk Virginia. the former man.
ager OF several Wildly High School athletic teams has
jumped from 11S to 1853 pounds since donning service
uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
ITALIAN CONGREGATIONAL
South Elm and Union Streets.

SOuLh Eli ana UIlIOn SLreeJS.
Sunday morning worship 1890 a.
m. Rev A. Lawrence Di Florio will
preach the sermon: "A Fruitless
Treee."
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
morning devotion over station
WATR at 8:45 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
BUY A soNDI

Buy a bond,
That's the thing
To win the war
And everything.
Buy two bonds,
That's better still,
For the men in uniform
You boys at the mill.
Buy a bond,
Listen to the call,
It's as easy as anything,
Won't hurt you at all.
Buy lots of bonds,
Dig down in your jeans,
Buy war bonds
According to your means.
Everybody's doing 1t,
We've got to 60 beyond
Our quota set
SO BUY A BONDl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
WEST SIDE HILL METHODIST

Rev. John T. D. Franzen minister.
II a. m.-Morning worship. Ser
man-subject: 80 Little Time.
9:45 a. m.-Church school.
5:30-Senior Fellowship. Speaker,
Mrs. Raymond Wood. Subject: How
Can We Develop World Friendship"
7 p. m.-Intermediate Fellowship.
Subject: "How to Get Along With
People Refreshments and social
hour will be enjoyed after the serv-
ice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
EN- EN-.

'sThe Heather" monthly student publication at
Annhurst College, Putnam, Conn. was awarded first
honors by the Catholic School Press Association The
college is conducted by the Sisters Of the Holy Ghost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
201 Cherry Street

Rev. z. Einar Kron, pastor.
Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity.
Church school and Bible class will
be held at $50 a. m, Roland Pal
mer superintendent.
Divine worship at 10:45, when the
sermon topic will be "Give Glory to
God"
The Augustana Aid association
will meet at ~ noon.
Calendar for Week Of September 26
Monday at S-Pastor Thorsten A.
Gustafson, Manchester, Conn.,, will
speak at q meeting Of Centennial
workers and others.
Wednesday at 7:30-45 minute
vesper service i1onoring the men in
the services.
wednesday at S:15-The church
choir will practice.
Friday ct S-The Senior Luther
league will meet in the social rooms
Of the church.
Saturday at $50 a. m.-Confirma-
ton meets In church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
'FIREMEN Drill
SUNDAY AT 10
New Civilian Defense PUN.
per to Be Used By Aux.
iIiary Members
WATERVILLE

Waterville, Sept. rs M There will
be a very important Auxiliary Fire
mems meeting tomorrow morning at
10 a. m. in Waterville park. A new
Civilian defense purnper will be
used in the drill. Chairman Charles
Rasmussen requests the presence Of
all members at the drill.
Monday evening will be the regu-
lar meeting at the Engine house at
Z.
There will be q Ladies Aid meet
ing at st. Michaels church Monday
evening. Mrs. william Rooney will
preside.
Church Services
Mass will be celebrated at st.
Micheal's church tomorrow morn
ing at 5:45, 1880, Q. 10 and II. The
Children Of the parish are requested
to attend the 0 o'clock Mass. Con-
LESSONS will be heard this afternoon
from $3.50 to and from 1880 until
o p. m. this evening.
The Mass to be celebrated at the
Bucks Hill Chapel has been changed
from 8 to 0 a. m. Confessions will
be heard from S:l5 to 8:45 to-nor
row morning.
Services at the Waterville Union
church will be at 10 a. m. and Z p.
m. Rev. Milton s. Nilsson will con-
duct the services.
Sunday morning services at st.
Paups Episcopal chrrc will be at II
a. m. instead Of the usual time 1890
a. m.
The Gospel Hall will have the
Breaking Of the Bread at 1890.
Sunday school will be at l2:45 and
eevning services at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
WATR PRO GRAMS
l34O Kiloe yclee

12:45-Let's Dance: Rush Hughes
p. NJ.
1:OO-Yankee News
1:15-Treasury Star Parade Joan
Brooks
1:30-Carnival
1:45-Salute To The Americas
2:O0--Baseball-R Sox VS. indians
4:00-Saturday Concert
4:45-EeWs
5:O0-Horace Heidt's Orch.
6:O0-Yankee News
6:l6-Press Roundup
6:2O-Sports Roundup
6:30-Ella FItxgerald-Songs
6:45-Hits And Bits: News
7:00-What's News? With Don
Ameche
s:0o-Watch The World Go BY
Educational Association or
Foremen
9:15-Dance Orch.
9:3O-Spotlight Bands
lO:OO-John b. Hughes
I0:l6-Army Service Forces
Present
10:tk-Dixieland Capers
ii:00-Yankee News
ll:i5--l4es Browns Orch.
11:46--I4os Latinoa
1I:S5--News
is:00-slgn OFF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
sT. Johns LUTHERAN

81 JOkAN . LUTHERAN
Communion services will be held
at st. Johns Evangelical Lutheran
church on Cooke street at 10:i6 and
1880 o'clock tomorrow morning, It
was announced this morning by
Rev. John N. G. Mohrmann, pastor.
The order Of worship will be as
follows:
Organ prelude by Miss Eimly Wall
Opening Hymn
Kyrie--
Gloria In ExcelSis--
Epistle Lesson, Gal. 5, 1924.
Hymn ST.
Gospel Lesson, Luke II, 1l-19.
Reciting Of the Apostle Creed
Hymn
Sermon by the pastor, THE Good
Samaritan.
Sunday School will be held at 9:l5
a. m. A confessional service will be
held at 1915 and 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-25
Vows Otto UWYIHeS
BIJNKER HULL CONG.

Make 1t Habit will be the
theme Of Youth Sunday at the Bum
ker Hill Congregational church to-
morrow. The Pilgrim Fellowship
Young People will take part.
Sunday school will be held at
9:45 a. m.
Joyce Rogers will speak on Pill
grim Fellowship while Elaine La
gerquist will offer a dialogue in
company with Marilyn Ross, emit
tied, The Greenwich Conference.
Marion MacNish will speak on The
Woodstock Conference and Judith
Little on The Missionary Confer
ence at Northfield'.
Others taking part will be Ned
Croft, Elaine Harvey and Betty Gil
more.
The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet
at $3.50 p. m.
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday, September, 20 1880 A. M.
Order of Morning Worship.
Prelude: Larghetto, from Concerto,
Viii CORNELL
Hymn-Worship the Lord in the
Beauty Of Holiness
Call to Worship, Invocation and
Lords Prayer.
Anthem: The Silent Sea
Responsive Reading-Selection 900
Neidlinger
Gloria Patri
Contralto Solo: Spirit Of God
Neidlinger
Scripture Reading
Prayer
Offertory Quartet: o God, From
Whom All Holy Desires Thiman
DoXology
Hymn-o Lord and Master of Us
All
Sermon: 1.-THE Most Difficult Word
In the Dictionary.
Hymn-Not in Dumb Resignation
Benediction
Postlude: Finale in D Wolstenholme
Congregation Standing
The Flowers in The Vase Are in
Memory Of Kenneth Andrew Evitts
The Flowers on The Table Are in
Memory Of Lance Corporal Charles
officer, died in North Africa on
June II, 1913.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-25
What's Wronq
With This Wars
Songwriters?

h Tot long ago an American
M war correspondent Wit b
y y Uncle Sans fighting men
in the South Pacific addressed
an urgent message to New York S
TIN Pan Alley. II read some
thing Ike this:
What's the matter? Haven't
y.ot- WRITER that song yet
That song is something that
the armed forces all over the
world are wondering about-be-
cause, for some strange reason,
no composer has yet turned out
a marching song on a par with
half a dozen ditties written dur
ing the first World War
The doughboys Of 1917 had
"MademoiselIe From ,Armep-
there's. Tppcrary. over
There and half a dozen other
popular favoutcs
Today. believe IL. or not. Ameri-
can soldiers. for lack Of some
thing new and appropriate for
fighting men, are gong in for
such familiar old timers a.:
Down BY the Old Mil Stream
Let Ne Call You Sweetheart"
and When Irish Eyes Are Smil-
ing none of which is made
to order for martial use.
Tin Pan Alley assures the boys
that IL is not purposely holding
oIt and that the lack OF a uni
versaily popular war song IS hard
60 explain Dozens Of composers
are working on the problem and
there IS q chance that one of
them VIII come through in time
for tho big push