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Evening star., 1944-04-29
BY HAROLD HEFFERNAN.
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Behind movie headlines:
Success of "Casablanca," the
Academy Award winning picture,
and other "escapist" films has all
Hollywood stars crying for pure en-
tertainment roles, away from mes
Sages" and propaganda.
Greer Carson is now doing Mrs.
Parkington," the first story she has
done without a message" Bette
Davis, whose "Mr. Skeffington" is a
propaganda picture, still has "The
Corn Is Green" to do before getting
into the escapist category, but is
anxious to do so. One reason
Claudette Colbert refused to renew
her Paramount contract was because
she wants to be free to pick her
stories. She has expressed a fiat
opinion against doing any propa-
ganda films.
Cary Grant is another star who
wants to 60 for pure entertainment,
feeling that's what the world needs
right now.
War pictures have met no COM
plete washout at the box office, but
they are weakening. And the stars,
with weather eye on the future,
are trying to protect their bank ac-
counts by having nothing more to
do with that type of them.
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If Dave Wilcox could take his
makeup man along he might be
able to break into the Navy, but
they've got rules against that. Will
lock, who has been mistaken so
often for Frank Sinatra that he
doesn't even argue any more-just
signs Sinatra's name-plays the role
of a Navy flying ace in wing and
Prayer" But when he went down
for induction in the real thing he
was pounds short of Navy require
ments. However, he's being allowed
to finish his role in Navy uniform
before he changes into Uncle Sans
khaki.
"igning OF Joan Blondell to a term
contract at Goth Century-Fox means
two things. The role of Aunt Cissy
in "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is
considered one of the prize plums of
this or any other year. The actress
playing it is likely to rise to great
heights and naturally the studio
would want to hold her for future
starring roles.
Furthermore, If Alice Faye and
Betty Cradle aren't going to return
to work until next winter, as now
seems the case, the Zanuck Studio
feels 1t should go out and get all the
Evening star., 1944-04-29

finding new vacancy every time
its lease ran out.
At least one management-em-
ploye dispute of the many now far
ing has been settled-not amicably
but settled. The rumpus in ques-
ton is that between fiery Maria
Montez and Universal Pictures. Miss
MonteZ, the cinema's latest sarong
girl, in the best fashion of her type
recently declared that she was
through with the costume. She
could wear clothes with the best of
Hollywood's glamour girls, she told
her bosses, adding that it was her
inflexible intention to prove 1t in
her next picture.
The bosses remained quite taci-
turn. When they got around to as
signing Miss Montez to her next
role, it turned out to be Son of the
Sheik"
In that one, Miss Montez will not
only be heavily veiled, but will come
as close to a sarong as Hollywood
dares to dress harem darling.
X " X
Bulletin board: Phantom Lady"
with Ella Raines and Franchot Tone
has definitely been chosen as the
Metropolitan's next attraction.
The final choice, our informant said.
. Passage to Marseilles" will fol-
low 'The Adventures of Mark
Twain" at the Earle. Song of
Bernadette" will be shown at the
Apex Theater on May 7-8, at the
Atlas on the 9-10 dates. Prices
will be advanced, a contractual re-
quirement on the part of the pro-
dllcer
Evening star., 1944-04-29

cal comedy-the right musical
comedy.
Hayes triumph already has been
scored in both forms. 1t has made
a great many persons happy, but
most of all, Mr.. Goldwyn, who prides
himself greatly upon his discern
ment of talent.
1t is probable that the foxy Gold
wyn has made doubly certain the
success of his latest comedy find by
having Kaye around to perform
with her when she makes her pic
ture debut. The comedienne in
question is Vera Ellen; the elfin
child who was seen at the National
a fortnight ago in connecticut
Yankee" Mr.. G.. was as confident
of her abilities almost as he was of
Hayes. At any rate, he signed the
youngster at $1,000 a week, on a
52-week basis, after taking one long,
intelligent look at her in her OPEN
ing night in the Rodgers revival OF
the old musical.
y X X
That it still is possible to tour"
huge musical productions-but not
on the old one-night basis upon
which THE Great Waltz" once
canopied the whole country-will
be evident when "Rosalinda" opens
at the National on Monday night.
The cast of the New Opera Co.'S
production numbers 100, and its sets
are distinctly on the large and Law
ish sides.
AS a matter of fact, Rosalinda
made what virtually amounted to
a tour during its 65-week run in
New York. In that time, it was
sheltered in four different theaters,
Evening star., 1944-04-29
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
and Time Of Showing

Stage.
National - "Blithe Spirit: 2:30
and $3.50 pm.
ol-"Tampico": 11:10 am,
2:05, S, 8 and 1885 pm. Stage
shows: los, 4, and 9:55 pm.
Columbia-'Lady in the Dark:
II am, ITO, 800, $50. TAO and
1855 pm.
EarIe-"No Time for Love-: 10:45
a m, l, $40, $40, 8. 1920 and 12:45
pm. Stage shows: 1920, 2:4O, S,
7:20, ,9:40 and 1905 pm.
Keith's-'Up in Arms: Ills
m, 1:20, 500, 5:25, 7:25 and $50
pm.
Little-"Suspicion":: II am, 1:l0,
3:15, 5:25, 7:35 and $50 pm.
Metropolitan-"Shine On, Harvest
Noon: II am, los, $40, $40, 1880
and 9:35 pm.
Palace-"See Here, Private Har-
grove: 10:45 am, 1855, 3:05, Sis,
7:25 and 9:35 pm.
Pix-"The SO Steps: $50, 5:45,
$40 and 1875 pm.
Trans-Lux-News and shorts, con-
unuous from 10 am.
Evening star., 1944-04-29
On the Wagon Now
HOLLYWOOD.

Out of consideration for the
American public, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Charles are going on the wagon.
The Incorporate Charleses, as por-
trayed by William Powell and Myrna
10y, have already tippled through
four Thin Man" pictures and are
embarking on another. That's all
over
Evening star., 1944-04-29

up IN ArmS, now current at
Keith's. Apart from Kaye, it con-
forms to the characteristically BRAIN
less formula of the cinema musical,
beautiful, melodious and dumb. With
him, it is deservedly one of the most
popular pictures of the year, so
popular that one more like it prob
ably will land the young man in the
first 10 among the seasons box
Office stalwartS. That would be an
Evening star., 1944-04-29

charged you," said the casting di-
rector. You're simply not the off,
Ger type" And that was that.
released by the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Inc)
Evening star., 1944-04-29
Hayes Sensational Start
Proves Goldwyn's Wisdom
BY JAY CARMODY.

Asute Samuel Goodwin who has given HOLLYWOOD associates
cause to him. has hit the
In the acquisition of Danny Joined
who found by Godwyn
Broadway couple
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Praises Alaska
As Resort Area

Likening the climate and beauty
of much of Alask a TO that OF
Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Ben
East. author and naturalist, today
predicted a big postwar future for
Alaska as a resort area.
IF II weren't for the noun
tains, Kodiak would seem very
much like the Marquette. Mich,
region" he declared.
East who will speak in the
World Adventure Series at the
Detroit Institute of Arts at $3.50
p. m. Sunday, predicted that a
tourist industry providing a live
lihood for many thousands will
spring up after the war, as a re-
suit of the building of the Al-Can
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Boy Badly Hurt,
Hit-Runner Held

A 16-year-old boy was seriously
injured at Ellen and Main, Royal
Oak. early Saturday by motorist,
who was arrested in his home
after he fed the scene OF the
accident.
The victim. Eugene Brewster
of l42 Z. 13 Mile road, Royal Oak,
is in Pontiac's ST. Joseph General
Hospital with a broken back. He
was struck by a car driven by
Frank NJ. Lucas, AZ, of 333
Mascot. Clawson.
The accident happened when
Lucas attempted 10 pass a car
driven by Mike Jasso. as, OF 40
Biltmore. Troy Township. Lucas
and Jssso both stopped but when
Jasso went TO call police. Lucas
fed. Jssso, however, furnished
the license number Of the car and
Lucas. arrested at his home, ad-
mitted fleeing the scene.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Fliers Sing Praises
OF AIS Invader
ManeuverabiIity Makes
II Dream Plane

The new A-26 Invader light
bombardment plane has performed
so capably under fire that pilots
are referring to il as a super
dream ship. officers at Wright
Field. O., said Saturday.
Equipped with so csliber, 81 or
75-mm. guns in various combina-
tons. the Invader is powered with
two Pratt g. Whitney 2,000-horse-
power engines.
The Invader is particularly de-
vastating during low level at
tacks. according to Wright Field
officers.
A special feature Of the Invader
is its all-purpose nose which en-
ableS the plane TO be fitted for
special missions on the production
lines, thus saving trip TO modi-
fication center.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Sam Gets Rid of Goats
And USO Has a Problem

Albert p. Adsm6, 81. a realtor.
OF ll7ll Oakland, who was IN
court for some minor ordinance
infracton, pricked up his ears.
BIDS S25
sold" he exclaimed. II will
paN S25 for the goats"
Why" asked Fitzsimons
curiOuSly
Adamo scratched his head. then
said
"Tll give them to the ESQ as
mascots. II would please Vic
tor. my son, who IL in France,
and his twin sister, Victoria,
who is with the WAVES In
Ireland"
"In that case" said Fodill.
81 knock off S. more"
SAID Fitzsimons:
This IL the first time ! ever
conducted a goat auction, but
! guess its settled.
only wonder what the
ESQ IL going 10 say"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
House Of David Suit
AGAINST Tax Near Jury

GRAND RAPIDS. Oct. 2S-
Federal Judge Fred M. Raymond
listened Saturday TO concluding
testimony in a suit in which the
House of David is seeking TO re-
cover $2,587 social security taxes,
The religious organization con-
tends il should not be forced TO
pay the taxes because il maintains
a common treasury and because
the only benefits are food, clothing
and shelter.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Search
For Missing Girl

Police were asked Saturday by
Mrs. A. ID. Grips, 1891 Gray. TO
search for her daughter, Elsie. Is,
who has been missing from home
since $3.50 p. m. Wednesday.
Mrs. Cripps said the girl was
last seen on Belle Isle talking 10
a school companion from South
eastern High School.
The Grips are war workers.
coming TO Detroit from Nash
vile. Tenn.
The girl is described as being
five feet, five inches tall, weighs
1913 pounds, has gray eyes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Health Farley Set

NSIN G, Oct Is tUP)-
School health questions Will be
discussed Nov. 10 in Grand Rapids
at a meeting of educational and
health authorities in conjunction
with the annual conference of the
Southwestern Counties ASSocla-
ton.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
LEGISLATOR RESIGNS

LANSIN Oct. rs (UP)-
Resignation of Rep. Howard r.
Carroll. Van Dyke attorney, as
Macomb County member of the
state Legislature, has been sent TO
Gov. Kelly.
Carroll is a candidate for
Macomb County circuit Judge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Boy, Girl Get Jail,
Served Minors Beer

FLINT, Oct. 2S-Donna Erick-
son, Is, Of 1920 Root, and Elmer
Ayotte, II, of 30l f. Mott, are
serving 10 days in Jail for giving
beer and wine to a girl and
boy. both l6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Plan Convention Here

The first national convention Of
Polish American Youth Clubs will
he held in Detroit Nov 4 and 5. ii
was announced Saturday,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
No Whisky Holiday

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2S-WPB
Chairman Krug has denied reports
that a second whisky holiday may
be declared BY December.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Papers Suspend

SOFIA. Oct. IS CUP)-The pub
LEGATION of all privately owned
newspapers in Bulgaria was halted
by government order today be-
cause of the paper shortage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
.WLB Called
In Stoppdges
Chrysler Officials,
Union Aides Quizzed

Whether it's babies. bedtime or
transportation that causing all
the work stoppages at the Chrys-
Ter De Soto Wyoming plant, as the
union claims, or just plain Gus
sedness" as management charges,
was the issue before the War
Labor Board Saturday.
Officers of Local 227- JAW.
CIO. and Chrysler officials were
called before the WLB yesterday
afternoon TO show cause why
production should not continue
without interruptie ion .------------
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
CHANGE LUNCH PERIOD

The argument started three
weeks ago when the lunch period
time was changed which resulted
in the starting and quitting hours
being altered Prior TO this the
workers were given 15-minute
paid lunch period. Under the new
arrangement they got half hour
without pay but worked a half
hour later in the plant. A half
hour also elapses between shift
changes.
Union officials say they want
a 15-minute period without pay
but want the half hour elapse
eliminated and permit the work
ers TO leave the plant on the
former schedule
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
Pacific Fleet
Celebrates
Navy Day Finds Boys
al Battle Stations
By REAR ADM. CLARK III.
WOODWARD
Admiral Woodward Says:

(NOTE The opinions err
pressed aud the assertions made
herein arc mp oicn and are not
10 be construed as Official or
rejecting in any nay the uieDs
Of the Hdup department or the
naval service al lor0eJ
WASHINGTON, oct. 2s uNS)
On Navy Day. the national spot
light was focused on our gallant
navy. whose men 80 engaged in
main offensives in the far-hung
combat zones Of the world-cele-
braed the occasion al their bat
lie stations.
Americans feel more than a
thrill Of pride in their feet, not
only because OF its rapid expansion
in recent years. but more particu-
larry because of its accomplish
ments and inspiring demonstration
of power during the past IL
months.
Today. the L. s. Navy-the
largest the world has ever seen
Is mistress of the seven seas. Hav-
ing more than twice the combat
tonnage of any other feet pres
emily sfioat and being larger than
the combined prewar fleets of all
the world. il is the largest massed
aggregation of strength in the his
tory OF sea power.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
LEAVE PLANT EARLY

Approximately 1900 of the
1900 workers in the plant, many
of them women, said that they
have been forced to leave the
plant from a half hour to an hour
and a half early each day because
they had to get home to their
families and their babies and that
they were forced TO leave early
in order TO get transportation.
Management charges, however,
that this isn't true and that the
story about babies and transpor-
tation is a subterfuge.
Louis Miriam, WLB chairman,
ordered the union and manage
ment 10 hold a conference and
try and reach an agreement. II
none is reached they are to report
back to the board today for
action,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29

A mother goat lcapra aegagruS
and her little problem goat. which
for nearly d year have perplexed
the Official mind. were thrust
Saturday into an uncertain future
Al any rate, with many a heave
Of relief, Sam Fodill S., Of 1881
r. Congress, has gotten rid Of
them.
Sam was before traffic and
ordinance court Referee Courtney
FitzSimons Tor the seventh time
on charges Of harboring a public
nuisance, 10 wit: Goats.
OWNER CAPITULATES
The court in the past had been
tolerant toward Sam became he
has an ailment for which goat s
milk has been prescribed
But this time Sam capitulated
Those goats cost me $50 he
sighed. But rather than come
down here again I would sell
them for SIS"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-29
STORY OF GIANT

The story OF the present-day
navy-as romantic as II IS real
is that OF a giant. suddenly aroused
from a peaceful sleep by a treach-
erous blow. and though wounded.
girding himself for battle and set
ting out to liquidate his secretly
plotting enemy.
Five years ago the American
feet consisted Of approximately
$50 combat units.
With the beginning OF the Euro
pean war in September, 1899, con-
struction Of ships, planes and guns
became suddenly the navy's over
whelming business.
In consequence. on Oct. ! OF this
year the navy had 1,l55 combat
ships displacing 3,Sl2 567. tons--or
more than three times the size OF
the navy in 1939-of which 354
ships. of 1889 0o4 tons, have been
delivered since Jan. /.
ITS POWER TREBLED
Including all types-combat YES
sells. auxiliaries, special purpose
vessels and landing craft. of which
the last is the most numerous
the navy has built about $4,000
ships with a total displacement OF
5000. 900 tons during this five-year
period
Providing guns. torped o s,
depth-bombs and various other
weapons-including new develop
ments 10 meet the changing bat
tie conditinos-for this expanding
navy has been a Herculean task.
Yet. the fleets f1re-power has been
more than trebled since Septem-
Der. 1889.
During the same period the
fleets air force has been multi
piled more than twenty times by
the acceptance OF $500 planes,
10000 more are scheduled for de-
livery within the next II months
more than half the number deliv-
cred during the last five years.
IT'S NEARLY FINISHED
The speed OF construction OF
ships. guns and planes exceeded
expectations. thus advancing the
completion date of the overall
FUNDAMENTALLY set for 1947
by approximately two years.
The bulk OF the work bids fair 10
be finished next year, only small
percentage going over into 1916.
Final victory. says Adm. Nimitz.
depends upon the teamwork OF all
forces-ships. aircraft and troops
overseas. as well as continued
energetic and unlimited support
given al home 10 the prosecution
OF the war.
1t must be remembered, also,
that this global war vii be only
partially completed with the sur
render Of Germany, after which
we still will face our determined
and tough enemy in the Pacific.
Copyright. ls44 International News ssrvio,
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
Vote Analysis .
In st. Paul

In the 9Th Ward which has a
heavy Negro vote, Mas trailed
Starkey by a vote of 1894 against
4,437, a majority for Starkey of
1,O43.
In the 18th Ward, which has the
next largest of Negro voters, Mas
got 1861 and Frank Starkey 2,619,
a majority of 658 votes.
Starkey was endorsed by the St.
Paul Recorder. Congressman Mas
lost considerable Negro support
when it became known that a COM
mittee from the local N.A.A.CP.
branch made several unsuccessful
attempts to confer with him.
The st. Paul Recorder endorsed
candidate for the legislative 38th
district south, Anthony Podgorski,
defeated John M. Drexler, incum-
bent, by vote of 2738 to 2485. A
large number of Negro voters re-
side in that district.
Fred D. Blum, Recorder endorsed
candidate for the legislature in the
And district south, gave the in
cumbent Roy E. Hilton a close race.
Blum garnered 10,157 votes to Hill
toms 10,954.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
Funeral Services
for Mrs. G. D. Smith
Saturday, Nov. IL
MOTHER OF PROMINENT
WOMAN DEAD

Mrs. Geneva D. Smith, resident
of Minneapolis for the past 81
years, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 6
p. m, at Fairview hospital.
Mrs. Smith formerly lived in
Lawrence, Kans., where she was
best known as Mrs. Printer Smith.
She spent two years recently in Los
Angeles with her son Prentiss, re-
turning to Minneapolis in July to
again reside with her daughter,
Miss L. o. Smith, we'll known at
torney.
For the past IS years Mrs. Smith
has been stewardess of st. Peter
A. M. E. church, Minneapolis, and
was past president of the Willing
Workers club, which office she held
for rs years. She was a member of
Electa Chapter No. 8, Eastern Star,
and past Grand Matron.
Surviving are two daughters,
Miss L. o. Smith and Mrs. W. D.
Brown; two sons, John Henry and
Prentiss O.; one sister, Mrs. Louise
Johnson of Lawrence Kansas; two
grandchildren; two nieces, six
nephews and host of friends.
Services will be held at st. Peter
A. M. E. Church Saturday, Nov.
II, at 2 p. m. Interment, Lake
wood cemetery. Neal Funeral
Home in charge of services.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
Sylvestus Phelps
Williams, Here
IS Years, Dies

One of the Mill City's most IA
nous women, Sylestus Phelps Viii
iams, pioneer business woman, died
Sunday, Nov. 5, at her home, 1905
Sixth Ave. S., after a long illness.
She was born SO years ago at
Kirkville, Ia. She had lived in
Minneapolis for 35 years.
During that period she operated
three different hotels. For many
years she was one of the best
known concessionaires at the Min
nesota State Fair where she oper-
ated the O'Boy Chicken Shack.
An aggressive business woman
she acquired considerable real es-
tate and was at one time considered
the wealthiest Negro woman in this
area.
She became ill six years ago but
remained active until two years ago
when she retired from active bust
ness.
At the height of her career here
she was an imposing figure noticed
wherever she went"
Funeral services were held at St.
James A. M. E. Church, 315 18th
Ave. S., Thursday, Nov. 9, with
Rev. E. R. Thomas, officiating.
Interment was at Crystal Lake
cemetery. Surviving are her hus-
band, Frank, two brothers, one sis
ter and two nephews.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
Rev. G.. T. r. Nelson's
Brother Dies in
Little Rock

Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson, pas
tor of Camphor Methodist church,
st. Paul, left Monday, Nov. 6, to
attend the funeral of his brother,
Rev. John w. Nelson, DID,, who
died Saturday, Nov. 2, in Little
Rock, Ark.
Rev. John Nelson, a presiding
elder of the A. M. E. church, con-
Quoted a revival in the Camphor
church in 1889. There were three
generations of preachers in the
Nelson family before the father,
Rev. D. W. Nelson, died in 1884.
The deceased man, his son, Rev.
Harold A. Nelson and his son-in-
law, Rev. M. Lowery, were all dele
gates to the A. M. E. General con-
ference in Philadelphia last May.
Another brother, Rev. M. E. Mel
son also survives.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
Rites Held for
Louis Cavett,
COlOrful Figure

Louis Cavett, 70 years old, GIG
9th Ave. No., familiar "handyman"
in the exclusive Lynnhurst district
of Minneapolis, died Friday, Nov. 8,
as the result of a fall from a ladder
at 46O1 Humboldt Ave. So.
Cavett, known as the "Duke" of
Lynnhurst for 35 years, has tended
the furnaces and lawns and done
various odd jobs for the people in
that vicinity.
Cavett, an interesting converse
tionalist, was for long a colorful
character. A resonant voice, he held
forth wherever he went on the
problems of the day.
Cavett, who had lived in Mime
apolis 80 years, was evidently with
out relatives and about rs of the
people whom he had served through
the years gathered at the Woodland
Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon
for services.
Rev. F. D. Tyner officiated at the
funeral services. Interment was in
Crystal Lake cemetery.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1944-11-10
John Wesley
Thomas Buried

Funeral services for John Wes-
ley Thomas, 594 St. Anthony Ave,
age 10, were held Wednesday, Nov.
1, at 2 p. m, at the Neal Funeral
Home with Rev. B. N. Moore, offiei-
ating.
Mr.. Thomas died Saturday, Oct.
%, at Ancker Hospital. He had
lived in st. Paul for 35 years and
was employed at Northern States
Power for more than 80 years. He
was a Mason and a member of the
Pioneer Lodge of Nations. His wife
Anna survives him. Interment was
at Oakland Cemetery.