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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
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PORTRAIT.
Ry Harriet Ra,,or,
PoIa Neeri Makes
Good as Comic in
Hi DiddIe DiddIe'
HOLLYWOOD, oct. 2.

DOLA NEGRI is back on the
Il screen, as--of all things
a comedienne and a good
one.
Pola has never been one to do
things by halves.
When she descended on Hol-
lywood from Europe in 1922 she
outglamoured all the local
glamour queens.
Her temperamental outbursts
were the most spectacular, her
love affairs the most violent,
her feuds the bitterest.
Her salary reached the peak
of 100000 for a single picture
and by 1929 she had piled up
S5.000,000 When she lost it
there was nothing half way
about that either =. 81, 500 900
of il went in "a hours during
the stock market crash.
Nine years later. after some
hard sethacks, she was rich and
successful again And again
she lost the works =. This time
the Nazis did the cleaning Z.
So Pola's sudden and startling
emergence as a comic in RAM
pageous farce is, after all, quite
in the Negri tradition.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Sonia Buys Ranch

HOLLYWOOD. Oct. 2.
NEW VENTURE for Sonia
Henie. She'll be a silent part
ner with her brother Left In
operation OF a 1,500-acre ranch
near Oceanside.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03
Actor Puzzled,
Dubs for Dog
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 2.

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 2.
Robert Shayne, Broadway ac-
tor, is a little puzzled about the
ways Of Hollywood. He's been
playing one of the big parts
with Ann Sheridan in Shine on,
Harvest Moon" Then he was
assigned 10 an o. w. l. short In
which he dubs for the voice Of
Daisy, the dog.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

decided the creation of the
right impression of the char
acter was far more important
than the impression of gObs
of makeup.
"NeXt was the problem of
accent. 1t was decided that
in place Of attempting TO
speak in a puzzling Chinese
accent the entire cast-Wal-
ter Huston, Aline MacMahOn
and all of us--shOuId speak
in English.
at Is the only intelligent way
To handle the characters In this
story of people who are 30
much like us and who have
fought so vaIiantly for our cause
of democracy"
She went on:
"Jade speaks for the cOura-
geous Chinese women Of today
with their new freedom and
high ideals. Girls such as Jade
have played an important part
in helping China fight for
her rights these past six years.
longer than any other nation
and against the most heart
breaking odds. without weapons.
shelter, food or sufficient
planes"
Looks TO China's Future
Katie said she felt Pandro
Berman would produce the pic
ture with an eye 10 the future
and 10 the Importance of the
Chinese people in the world 10
come.
"The Chinese" said Katha-
rine. "are one OF us, yet we
know 80 little about them.
The Chinese and Japanese
never have had anything I'm
common because the Chinese
are truly democratic while the
Japanese are born tyrants.
Ling Tan. the wonderful old
father OF Pearl Bucks book.
and his family. represent the
backbone of China. the philO-
sOphical and kindly Chinese
who have lived for generations
on the land. They believed,
without question. that IL they
lived good and upright lives no
harm could come Ia them.
They love peace and ask only
10 he allowed 10 live their
simple lives"
Must Avoid Caricature
"You can see" said Katie.
chow important IL II to- portray
these characters with dignity
and absolute understanding. 1t
would make the whole thing n
masquerade IL American actors
tried 10 mimic Chinese accents
and 10 wear so much makeup
that their faces looked like
masks.
II know every one connected
with this picture feels the same
way do. IL II the spirit of
these wonderful people we hope
To cOnvey-nOt a series OF
caricatures. see Jade as IN
she were a spirited, thoughtful
American girl Of today
And. in a nutshell that is
the way Hepburn made her new
test for Jade-and IL is this
attitude that won her the
coveted part.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-03

acre ranchette. Compared 10
the chores of being a lady
farmer the trials and tribula-
tions of an actress are child's
play"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
NO DECISION ON
 PART-TIME JOBS
AIdermanic Board May De- eide Question for Fire.
 men, Policemen

No decision was reached on the question of flremen working at part time jobs during off-duty hours, at a meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners held yesterday after noon at the City CHall. The point was discussed by board members and opinions given, but 1t was de- cided to await a stand by the al- dermanic board, expected at the February 1 meeting. The question. which concerns both firemen and policemen, will probably be decided at that date, and unofficial sources indicate that the request for part time work will be approved.
 Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh told the board yesterday that the new Peter Pirsch bumper. which arrived in the city January 8, is ready for action, having passed all the tests necessary. He said the pump will be installed at the East Main street bungalow station as soon as new doors are made.
 Private concerns will remove
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

the Immaculate Conception church.
 She leaves one nepnew, William Conlon; and three nieces, Mrs. Eugene Doyle, Mrs. Dorena Sullivan and Mrs. Albert Sullivan, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held at 9:15 o'clock Saturday from the Bergin funeral home 290 East Main street, to Immaculate Conception church where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated, at 9:45 o'clock. Interment will be in old St. Joseph's cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home this eve- ming and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
ALEKSIS GRADUATES
 AS END LIEUTENANT

Norbert Aleksis, son of Alexander J. Aleksis, of 78 Center street, was commissioned @ second lieutenant at graduation exercises held yester- day at Miami Beach, Fla, where he was enrolled in an officers candi- date course. Previously he served in the Army personnel division at Atlantic City, N. J.
 Lieutenant Aleksis attended Cros- by High School, Notre Dame Uni- versity, and the Columbia School of Law. Before entering the serv- ice he was associated with Radio Station WNEW in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
"Aunt Fanny"

"Aunt Fanny"
 a century, and in whose welfare she took a keen and active interest. Her good health in late years enabled her to continue to follow the cur rent events of the world. She was an avid reader, and listened intently to the radio programs.
 For many years Mrs. Abbott taught Sunday school at the First Methodist Episcopal church, and was extremely active in its various works. She had been member of the Quilting Society for - years. She was also an honorary member of the Waterbury Women's club. Her husband was a member of the New York East Conference of Methodist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

Churches.
 Mrs. Abbott was a sister of B. L. Coe, who died on September g, l941. She leaves several nieces and nephews.
 Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at Il o'clock, at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, with Rev. John J. Snavely officiating. Burial will be in Oak Cliff cemetery. Derby, at the convenience of the family.
 Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 7-9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
BILLINTRODUCED
 ON JOB WAIVERS
Senator TObin Presents Measure on Request of
 Edward J. Ryan
Especial to The Dennocratl

State Capitol, Hartford, Jan. 2l.- A bill amending the workmen's com- pensasion act to eliminate the sign- ing of waivers by workers in indus trty was filed today by Senator John F. Tobin CD of Waterbury, at the request of Edward J. Ryan of Thomaston, American Progressive candidate for Congress last Novem- Der.
 MT. Ryan said that Connecticut is the only state in the union which requires employees to sign waivers of physical defects. He claims that the law has never had a real test in the courts.
 The measure, according to its sponsor, is part of the legislative platform of the Connecticut CIO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

ashes from local fire stations hence- forth, it was decided, and Chief Cavanaug.l was authorized to make the necessary arrangements. The chore was formerly in the hands of the street department. To cover costs of the new arrangement, 1t was voted to ask the finance board for approval of a $550 transfer from the departments payroll account.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

WHVSIDuIyt Wl4 COVpeTAVS 1u1Iy with the request that all non-essen- tial activities be halted two days a week, Mayor Monagan told the governor. The City Hall and pub- lie buildings will be closed, along with stores, many offlces, and nu- merous other establishments, on Sunday and Monday.
 Local theaters and amusement places have come to no decision as yet on closing. If they do de- eide to close, it will probably be on Monday or Tuesday, or other weekdays. Theater manager of the state today were seeking a confer ence with Gov. Baldwin on the problem. ",
 Druggists representatives are also seeking clarification from the gov- ernor. They are uncertain as to whether they are to stay open to sell only drugs or whether they are expected to close.
 Tavern owners, who by law must close their places on Sunday, are beginning to object to Monday clos- ing also. claiming that 1t will give an unfair advantage to restaurants which serve beer and liquor.
 Local barbers have agreed to close their shops on Mondays for the duration of the fuel emergency.
 Members of the Merchants Bur- eau, Waterbury Chamber of Com merce, completed their plans for Monday closings ct a meeting this morning. Full cooperation was pledged.
 Lawyers Meeting
 Local lawyers have been notified to meet at the superior court at 9:45 tomorrow morning to discuss the heating situation and vote on an arrangement for closing down off1ces, 1t was announced today by Attorney Finton J. Phelan, presi- dent of the Waterbury Bar Associa- tion. It is believed a proposal will be made to close the county court- house building as well as all law offices on Mondays.
 An order has been issued by the county commissioners for the clos ing of the court house building on Saturdays, a procedure followed here for the past month. Whether or not the building should remain open on Mondays. if law offices and all state buildings close down, will be brought up for discussion.
 The courthouse building is heated by fuel oil and no action has been taken to convert to use of coal be- cause of the extensive task in- volved. Voluntary closing down of the building on Saturdays, when no court sessions are held, was effected upon an arrangement made by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy and the clerks of the com- mon pleas and superior courts.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 21-(Up)- State buildings will close Saturday and Sunday in compliance with Gov. Baldwin's request for a two days-a-we:k closing by all state, municipal and town buildings to conserve oil and coal.
 The decision to close down on Saturdays instead of Mondays was made at meeting of state officers and elected officials at the capitol late yesterday.
 Over 2,O00 tons of waste paper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
Mrs. Frances Abbott
 Dies Today At 1O2
Native of Beacon Falls Resided in Waterbury for More
 Than Century; Services Saturday Morning

Mrs. Frances Augusta Abbott familiarly known as Aunt Fanny" Abbott, the widow of the Rev. Ben- nett Tyler Abbott, died this morn ing at her home, 106 Manor avenue. A native of Beacon Falls, she was born on July 28, 1840, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Hoad- ley) Coe.
 Mrs. Abbott was well known in Waterbury, where she had lived for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
Amusements Held Vital To Hundreds of
Wtby. Mattress Co. Ls GiOen Contract.

Boston, Jan. 21-WP)-The Waterbury Mattress Co.,, of Waterbury, Conn, received an order for 400 mattresses today as the Boston Quartermaster Depot awarded Army con- tracts for 26,OOO cotton mat- tresses to 12 New England firms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
Mayor Sends Letter Ex-Governor Baldwin
 On Closing Proposal
All NOn-EssentiaI Activities to Be Halted Here; Drug gists, Tavern Owners Puzzled; Lawyers to
 Take Special Action

Theaters and other places of amusement should be allowed to remain open Sundays for the benefit of workers who spend six days week their jobs Mayor John Monagan said today in letter to Governor Ray
 ond E. Baldwin Sunday he pointed out is the only day of recreation available to the tens of thousands who work in Waterbuys war industries and they should be given opportunity to enjoy themselves this day week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
Full Weather Report

Boston, Jan. 31 CUPI-weather forecasts
 MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTS CUT and RHODE HsLAND-COn- tinued cold and rather windy to- night with temperatures sonse- what lower than last might.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of John P. Schmitt took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to St.. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Bernard Foster celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, as- sisted by Rev. Lawrence Skelly as deacon, and Rev. Thomas Dignam as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Joseph Sirni, Jerome Albino, Richard His lot, Raymond Booth, Lawrence Arey and Edward Fox,
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery, with services by Father Dignam.
 The funeral of Donald Riberdy, four months old, son of MT. and Mrs. Wilbrod Riberdy was held this afternoon at 9 o'clock from his home, 73l South Main St.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John H. Leddy will be held tomorrow at 8:l5 a. m. from the Mulville funeral home 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 800. Burial in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 and 2 to g o'clock today.
 The funeral of William L. Bar nard, 46 Spencer avenue, was held today at 2 D. m, from the funeral home of J. J. Ferry & Sons, Meri- den.
 The funeral of Mrs. Consiglia (Pitrianno) DeVito, 535 Congress avenue, WIl be held tomorrow morning at from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street, to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to Il o'clock.
 The funeral of Miss Bridget Lynch, 1915 East Main street, will be held tomorrow at 8:15 a. m. from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to Sts. Peter and Paul church at g. Burial In Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this after noon and evening.
 The funeral of John Fardelli took place this morning at 8:15 o'clock from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank Street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at g o'clock, The Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini celebrated the solemn high requiem Mass, assisted by Rev. Edward Far rell as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Ma dile as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included Richard Mazzona, Ernest Pannaccioni, Achille Pannaccioni, Luigi Torici, John Calabro and Frank DiLoguo.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery, with services by Father Farrell.
 The funeral of Robert Hodges of Bishops farms, Cheshire, was held this morning at Il at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of John F. Gilmartin took place this morning from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Margaret's Church. The Rev. Leonard Conlon celebrated the requiem Mass at g o'clock.
 The bearers included John and Francis Mccarthy, William Murphy, Wilfred Jarvis, Daniel Sullivan, and Edward O'Donnell.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Rev. J. Oliver
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
MASS

LONG-A first anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Satur- day morning, Jan. 2Srd, at 800 o'clock, at the Immaculate Con- ception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Anna
 Long. 1-21-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my beloved mother, Mrs. Oscar Peterson, who departed from this world, Jan. 21st. 1940:
 Your are not forgotten, Nor will you ever be. As long as life and memory last We will remember thee.
 ALBERT PETERSON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
MADE BY CHATHAM
 Blanket with PasteI Border Design

25%O Wool, 5OGo RayOn, 25%o Cotton This is the famous Stanley" blanket made by Chatham. With it's contrasting pastel color design and shimmering rayon satin binding it is a really handsome blanket .. seven color combinations to choose from ... weighs three pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
Director
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f Bank al o of the widely fHedty
  win Frank G.IaonM MeyHsR Pne eFrkPe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

At Bedford you select your blanket from a host of famous make blankets. You select from such well known brands as CHATHAM FTELDCREST, NASHUA. Smart shoppers know that these are all quality blankets; smart shoppers know that these blankets cost less at Bedford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

There isn't onything we can say thot's going to better these won- derfuI suits-they're the fabric men Iike-tweeds, bonnie tweeds -tweeds that look good enough 10 come out of the Iond thot mode tweed fabrics fomOus-Old Scot land but - they didn't - they come from the best Amerieon miIIs-ond they prove conclusive Iy thGt better and better tweed fobries gre being made here every year.
 Still some Of those bigger thGn weather ovsTeOots ot $zs-bUt- you'd better not woste ony lime getting here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

Over 2,O00 tons of waste paper was salvaged in Northern Ireland in the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21
@rs@Hb7yn>vE ESTABLISHED 1OOS
esIABLIS SHED I0OS

Don't Buy More Than You Need But-If You Need A Suit These Tweed Suits At $34- -$39 And $44 -PIeod Their Own Cause Best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

RYAN-MFs. Catherine D. Ryan, widow Of Martin Ryan, 0f % Orange street. dled last night at her home, following c long illnehs. 4 native Of this city. she gas the daughter Of Thomas and May tKelleyl
 3ohannon.
 kiFS. Ryan Was . communieant q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

The funeral of John F. Gilmartin took place this morning from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-21

The funeral of Robert Hodges of Bishops farms, Cheshire, was held this morning at Il at the Anderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal church, oficiating. Burial was at the convenience of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-10-08
Willing 70 Quit?

Perhaps one reason why war drives Of
various types require persistent effort to
reach their goals is that many persons
are more concerned with postwar prob
lens than they are with the war effort.
There are peSsimistS about who speak
gravely, and of course prophetically, OF
vast unemployment after the war and
there are those who ask what will be the
attitude of women war workers, who have
been receiving handsome incomes, when
they are asked to leave industry in favor
Of returning soldiers and men civilians
generally.
There is an interesting answer to the
latter question in the current issue of the
Women's Home Companion. The mag
azine has conducted continuing sur
vey of women's opinion which is based
on national panel selected to represent
accurately true cross section Of the
magazines millions Of readers.
Three to one, the women of America
answer Eyes" to the question: Should
women relinquish their war jobs after
the warp" the magazine reports. 1t
says that comments made by many Of the
women indicate that "the vote is prob
ably even more affirmative than the
75.5 per cent in favor Of giving up their
war Jobs that was actually registered by
the poll" Many of the negative votes
were modified by such qualifications as
Women should not relinquish their Jobs,
except if former service men need these
jobs"
There have been indications all along
that many women who work in war plants
today are doing So. net because they pre-
fer it, even at good salaries, but because
they are patriotic and have decided to do
their bit for the war effort. When the
war ends, this motive will have vanished.
Worrying about postwar economic condi-
tons is borrowing trouble. The war still
has to be won.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-10-08
Battle of Britain

According to reports credited by the
Associated Press to authentic sources in
London, the British now feel free to adj
NIT that the Germans might have won
the battle of Britain if they had followed
up the vast superiority of striking power
that they had when France fell.
At that time the British had been
driven from Europe with the lots off one
third of their entire military motorized
equipment, and at such heavy cost in
air power that they could not have stood
off an unprotected German drive across
the Channel. But the Germans faltered,
as they did in 1914, when they could have
taken the Channel ports, and as they did
in 1918, when one more drive would have
preached the junction of the British and
French lines. Their trouble in all three
cases was that a fixed plan succeeded
better than anticipated and they did not
have the reSourcefulness to abandon a
cut pattern for the hazard of an unplan-
ned attack in force.
The British now concede that German
adherence to a schedule determined by
the most advantageous weather and tides
gave the British the time that they need
ed so desperately to gear what they had
OF air power, TO set up radio location
system, and to adjust their operational
system before the whole burden Of repell-
ing invasion fell on them.
Regardless of what this war may de-
velop. Britains fortitude under German
bombing will stand out as one Of the
magnificent hours Of the war. British
courage during the bombing did as much
as anything to bring the seriousness Of
the war 10 every American fireside and
40 convince the American people that