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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
MYSTERY CINEMA
AT LOEW'S POLL
The LEDGER Opens Today
on Same Bill With Mil
lion Dollar Kid"

Today at Loew Poll the sensa-
unfold on the screen, taking from
tional mystery THE Ledger" viii
the pages Of the mystery thriller
of Mrs. Belloc Lowndes comes the
screens faithful perturbation of the
widely-read, much talked about
THE LEDGER.
Packed with suspense and filled
with mystery throughout, 1t Is the
tale of the series Of fantastic MUIR
ders which kept frightened Lon
doners behind locked doors at the
turn of the century. The story
begins on a weird note when out
of the fog-soaked, poverty-stricken
section Of London's East End stalks
bulky character known as Mr..
Slade Laird Cregar). In his
search for quarters he becames ac-
quainted with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Burton (Sir Cedric Hardwicke and
Sara Allgood) in whose house he
takes rooms. Burton expresses a
great deal of interest in the MUIR
ders going on in the neighborhood
and often engages Mr.. Slade in con-
versation concerning them, but the
latter seems greatly, disinterested
In the subject.
The Burtons niece, Kitty merle
Oberon) a talented and beautiful
actress, becomes connected with the
brutal murders when an actress
friend Of hers Is killed Immediately
after visiting her. Also connected
with the case Is Scotland Yards
John Warwick George Sanders)
who obtains Kitty'S help in solving
the murders and then proceeds to
slowly fall In love with her. The
ledger, in turn, Is suspected when
he is suspiciously found burning
some Of his wearing apparel. Con-
sequently the story, police are con-
suspicion points to several people
Throughout the story, police are
constantly, baffled by the killer who
leaves no clues and has no motive
TO make it even more difficult, the
London Boobies do not know what
the murderer looks like. He has
never been seen after committing
his foul deeds. Suspense Is piled
upon suspense straight through to
the climax when the suspect is ap-
pretended and his mad scheme tee
terrorize all Of London and an
initiate a part Of 1t, is put to an
end.
The co-hit on this program Of
hits is Million Dollar Kid" with
East Side Kids and Leo Gorcey.
The story gets the gang involved
with the misfortunes Of a wealthy
family. wallace Fox directed the
film.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
MUSICAL DRAWS
WELL AT STATE
Cover Girl" in TeChni-
color, Stars Rita Hay
worth and Gene Kelly

nailed as having the qualities Of
Che 40 best" musicals Of the year
rolled into one mammoth produc-
ton ~Cover Girr' is currently at
warmers state theater where it
has been playing to capacity at
tendance since its opening perform
nnce wednesday.
Co-starring Rita Hayworth and
Gene Kelly the new musical. pro-
duced In technicolor, is packed with
YHlisic, romance and dance routines
and promises to become one of the
outstanding pictures of the year.
Sensational dance routines are
mxnong the highlights of the film
and foremost among them Is Gene
KeIly's "alter ego" dance. This
dance routine, one Of the most COM
dictated ever put before the cameras
had to be done blind" to all in
tents and purposes. This would be
dimcult under any condition. But
with the additional handicap of
having the dance show Kelly dane
ing with his conscience, not one Of
the people Immediately concerned,
Kelly, the director and the camera
man, could do more than guess and
hope that 1t would turn out all
right and according to reports, 1t is
really one Of the most sensational
goutineS ever screened.
Outstanding are the jerome
Kern-Ira GerShwin hit tunes. There
are seven Of them which have al
ready become top-ranking favorites
with the public through their re-
peated performances on the radio.
They are Make Way For Tomor-
row., 1.-The Show Must Go On"
s'Wno's Complaining?" Sure
Thing, Put Me To The Test"
sLong Ago" and "Cover Girl"
In addition to Rita Hayworth and
Gene Kelly the casts boasts such
outstanding favorites as Jinx Fall
kenburg, Phil Silvers, Leo Bowman,
Leslie Brooks and is Of Americas
famous cover girls in their first
screen appearance.
The second hit of the current
program is 'Two-Man Submarine"
with Tom Neal and Ann Savage IN
featured roles.
Next in the States big lineup of
springtime hits is that screamingly
funny comedy THE Miracle of
Morgan's Greek" co-starring Eddie
Bracken and Betty Hutton with
Diana Lynn, william Demarest and
Porter Hall. The new comedy is
said 10 be full of unusual twists and
situations with the most hilariously
funny surprise finish imaginable.
Timber queen" with Richard Ar
len and Mary Beth Hughes will be
/ the second hit Of the program.
| Also coming soon to the State is
s'ArOlnd The World" with Kay
KySer, Joan Davis and Mischa Auer
sThe Women Of the Town" CO.
starring Albert Becker and Claire
Trevor; and among others "Shinc
\ On Harvest Moon" with Ann Sheri-
dan and Dennis Morgan in co-star-
ring roles.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24

a complete about-face to portray a
night club owner in "And The An
gels Sing" musical comedy co-star.
ring Dorothy Lamour, Fred Mac
Murray and Betty Hutton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24

Something for the Boys" take
from week to 10 days to organize,
another week to film.
During his 10 years In Hollywood
Nick has worked with all the top
flight hooters including Shirley
Temple, George Murphy, Ann Miller
and the Nicholas Brothers. He's
never even met Fred Astaire,
though.
ASTAIRE INSPIRES CAREER
Back in Brooklyn IS years ago
young Nick-his name then was
Nicholas CaSaccio - sneaked over
to New York to see Astaire dance on
the stage, and came home to tap
dance while helping his pa paint.
The old man finally got mad and
said 60 ahead become
dancer! You'll never be painter!"
So Nick became dancer, VIM
ming amateur contests at 10, later
touring the world as Americas
Aristocrat of the Dance" and final
ly hoofing his way to Hollywood.
Unlike most dance directors, he's
very emphatic in his choice of the
six best dancers in the business. He
lists them as follows: Male, Fred
Astaire, Bill Robinson and Jack
Donahue. Female, Ann Miller, Flea
nor Powell and Katherine Durham.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24

Mikhail Rasumny, who portrayed
the gypsy, Raphael, in Paramount's
For Whom The Bell Tolls" does
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
HUTTON-TOT'S FIRST
RECORDINGS

Although Betty Hutton has been
singing before the public eleven
years, she didn't make record un-
til completing her co.Starring role
with Arturo DeCordova in Para
mounts "Incendiary Blonde" The
records, an album made for Capital
records, are of songs she sings in
the Technicolor musical.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
FOUR TIMES A SAILOR

Gil Lamb has made exactly four
appearances on the screen mad ev-
cry time portrays a sailor. He made
1t an even four by playing a mem
Der Of the Merchant Marine in Par
amounts Rainbow Island" which
headlines Dorothy Lamour, Edrie
Bracken, Lamb and Barry Sullivan,
Ralph Murphy directed the Techni-
color production,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
sELF-sUPPORTING

When the "Frenchmans Creek
company went on location at Albion
on the far northern California coast
they lived OH the land, baked their
own bread from -four milled in the
vicinity, churned their own butter,
planted and harvested their own
vegetables and got meat from local
steers, lamb mad pork.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
FUR.LINED SARoNG

Dorothy Lamouh will appear in a
fur-lined Sarong for Yukon Sc
quences in Paramount's Road To
Utopia" which again finds the sar-
ong siren teamed with Bing Crosby
and Bob Hope. Hal Walker directs
the fourth Road" show.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-24
BUSY SEEDING

Because she was unable to obtain
the services Of q gardener, Marjorie
Weaver had to seed her own lawn
week-ends out at her Westwood
home during filming Of "You Can't
Ration Love-"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
PRODUCTION DROPS

Lansing. Aug. is-AP- Despite
increasing drilling activities By OF
orators. Michigsp's crude oil pro-
duction in the first SIX months Of
this year dropped 1i.B per cent
below the comparable period Of
1913. the state conservation de-
partment said today. r. r. Frye.
petroleum engineer. declared the
reduction resulted from failure Of
operators 10 find important new
fields and from production pors-
ton imposed TO maintain flow from
the present fields over longer per.
iods.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
announcement

To our many old Customers and Friends:
After serving the citizens of Ypsilant for II years.
have decided to discontinue activities in the retail coal
business
In selecting to carry the coal business
which has become tradition in Ypslant our first
thought that old customers must be assured Of
the same high-quality fuels the policies and the
same delivery service to which they accustomed For
this chose to sell coal business the Good
Fuel Company of Detroit, Michigan.
The Good Fuel Company has for years been engaged
in providing highquality coal to select clientele in
Detroit and we can assure the citizens of Ypsilanti that
they may expect the hghqualty coal and service
they would receive if we still in the business.
Both Mrs. Jackson and myself have enjoyed contacts
with you and wish to thank you very much your loyal
support and patronage all through the years. and sincere
y hope that the new management of this coal business
can serve you for many years to come.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
The Rest Of Ny Life With You
By Faith Baldwin

The dining room, suppfessing a
giggle, She's an excellent cook, by
the way"
"But not like Nellie" asserted
Matthew. Mother, do you mind if
| ask for a couple more pounds of
beef and another slab Of Yorkshire
pudding?'
Judith thought: I bet Mrs. Nor
man is paying Nellie's wages until
Matthew gets established. Aloud
she said, "Tell me about your of
fee. You won't be alone, will YOU"
Nope, two other guys" said
Matthew; "they got out ahead of
me. Bill Taylor, he's good pedi-
african and Sam Morley very
up-and-coming young surgeon. I'm
going in for general medicine. In
ten years time | will be referred
to respectfully as an internist."
Not specializing" asked Jud-
it'll.
"If did It would be In pretty
girls he assured her. "No." He
was suddenly serious. "We've too
many specialists" he said; "what
a patient needs in this day and age
is a man who can really take care
Of him and not ship him around To
half dozen others"
After dinner, they sat long over
their coffee and cigarettes in the
living room. Matthew said rest
lessly, eve should really do some
good informal night club, in Judy's
honor. You know, all brawl, not
much bill and, definitely, no white
tie"
His mother remarked, II ina
CINE Judith's had her share of gai-
ETY. y. and will have plenty more
once she reaches the Coast"
"Me," yawned Matthew, I'm on
vacation. 0oof!" He stretched his
long arms. IF you knew what it's
like" he added, Ito be able to sleep
in the mornings. And sleep with
out listening for the phone !. d. and
none Of this, Calling DR.. Norman,
calling DR.. Norman. , The an
nunciator at the hospital sounds as
If 1t had a sore throat
His mother said, "You won't like
inactivity long"
~And won't have it." be agreed.
From Monday on, III sleep with
one ear open for the phone again"
He turned on the radio and il
blasted them with sound "For
heavens sake" his mother said.
turn that thing down a little"
Matthew looked astonished. He
kicked a rug out of the way. ~Come
on, Irene"
His wife shook her head saying,
Too full, too comfortable.
"Judy, them"
She rose and he took her in his
arms. His dancing was unique. II
was like himself. Il was good and
relenHessly animated. what you
need" commented Judith, els a
Jungle drum or two"
You're not 50 bad yourself" he
admitted, "and almost tall enough.
Irene complains that l tower over
her.
shes a dear" asserted Judith.
~She's all right" said Matthew,
one Of the best" He looked over
At his wife. talking quietly 10 his
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18

oopriEbt 1915. b. Fai,h Baldwin cunrsni
Dirtributsd b Kina Fsanzrss sypdioaiA. ~
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18

mother. 81 have a brace Of very
exceptional women"
Judith thought with a clarity an
bright and cold as the flashing of n
sword in sunlight: Why, he's not
in love with her! He's terribly fond
Of her, she belongs to him, but he
isn't in love. Yet a moment later
she found herself wondering: Why
did / think that, how could believe
it? OF course he's in love, why
should he have married her if he
isn't.
Judith did not stay late. She was
aware that Irene was dropping
with fatigue and that Mary looked
a little fne-drawn. She thought:
It's Matthew-he takes it out of
them. She drew a deep breath.
Well, he didn't affect her that way.
She could ride the cyclone and not
lose an atom of her own vitality.
Were making such an early
start" she apologized.
They all went with her to the
door. Irene gave her a small-boned
hand. She said, smiling, "I'm so
glad 10 have met you, Miss Lam
bert, l hope you'll be east again
soon"
Judy" corrected Matthew;
don't be so formal, Irene" He
took Judith by the shoulders and
shook her, and then bent his tall
head and kissed her lightly on the
mouth. "For auld lang syne," he
explained. "You don't mind? I'm
an old married man"
Judith extricated herself, an
noyed by her instant response, her
feeling Of definite disturbance.
She said quietly, You've always
had your own way
"And you we're always q brat"
he retorted, standing now beside
Irene with his arm around her.
Mary kissed Judith. She said.
You'll come east again."
81 don't know hate to leave
Mother and I've been away too long.
Aunt Ella keeps talking about NOV
ing here again but don't think she
really means il. She likes her funny
old house in San Francisco and the
place in Burlingame, and last win
ter she built small place in Palm
Springs. l think it's all talk"
You'd better come back" pre-
dicted Matthew, "and if you do,
promise me you'll develop colo or
a broken arm"
When she had gone, Matthew re-
paired to the living room and pulled
Irene down on the couch beside him.
He said, "Cute kid, isn't she ?"
judith asked his mother,
much more than cute. She's grown
into charming young woman"
Someone" said Matthew 'lazily,
will snatch her up before long.
Hasn't that aunt Of hers money!"
The bell rang, Kate trotted to ths
door and n moment later Lynn
Mortimer looked in. He said, "Hel-
10. all Of you" smiled at Matthew
and Irene and touched Mary's hand
He added, Il stopped by-rve a con-
ference, presently, one Of those
brandy-and-cigar businesses at the
home Of a client, but / brought you
the books you wanted, Mary"
Ito be continued)
capyriFht fst3 by F,ith p,isvtn Oman
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
AVOID REsPoNslalLlrX,

Detroit. Aus lS-AP-The Mich
igan Tuberculosis Association an.
nounced today II had asked Gov.
ernor Kelly 10 propose at the next
session OF the legislature law
looking toward the elimination OF
county responsibility for payment
OF veterans sanatorium care" In
tuberculosis cases. Suggesting
that the state make the load cas-
Ter on the counties and yet 10 care
for returning tuberculosis veterans
adequately" the association said
that AZ present the veteran is hos
pitaliEed In his own state at the
county's' expense. even though
his care is federal responsible
ity."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
Funeral Services
Will be at Home

Ann Arbor, Aug. ls-Funeral ser
Vices for Harry Edward Palmer OF
Oakland Ave, will be held today at
the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Frederick Harrington. Burial will
be at the Forest Hill Cemetery.
Besides his daughter, he leaves
four sons, William 3. and Charles
z. Palmer both of Ann Arbor,
Bruce Palmer OF Flint, and Lit.
Douglas Palmer now stationed at
TT. Sill, Okla; there are three sis
tiers: Mrs. w f. Brown OF Ann
Arbor, Mrs. Earl d. Heenan Of
Crosse Pointe and Mrs. Joseph n.
Crawford OF Flint. There are nine
grandchildren.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
URGES SPEED

Lansing. Aug. is-AP-Secretary
OF State Herman II. Dignan urged
county clerks today TO hasten prep
aration OF general election ballots,
declaring rs counties were falling
behind in the rush 10 get ballots TO
seryicemen In time 10 vote on No
vember Z. Dignan again revised
upward his estimate OF the size OF
the soldier vote. now anticipating
that upwards OF 10000 ballots
will be cast by servicemen. He
previously had estimated 10000.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18

Grand Rapids. Aug. ls-AP-
John Peace, 80. OF Kalamazoo,
waived examination on a charge
OF failure 10 purchase a federal
use stamp for his car when he
appeared Thursday before U. s.
Commissioner Fred Whitmore. He
was scheduled TO appear Aug %
before Federal Judge Fred NJ. Ray.
mond.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18

Monroe, Aug. lS-AP-Less than
500 OF Monroe County's 5000 SER
vice men and women have applied
for absentee ballots for the No.
vember general election.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
FRANK 0. JACKSON

To the citizens of Ypsilanti
We wish to thank you for your loyal support cooper
alton during the past few weeks, when there much
conjecture concerning the change of ownership of the
coal business known as the Jackson Coal Company
AT this time wish to make statement of policy
many old customers and friends of the Frank O. Jackson
Coal Company.
When purchased the Frank O. Jackson Coal Com
pany took all contracts with the mines thereby
assuring the same quality fuels to which you
toned.
The personnel of the firm has not been changed The
drivers and office personnel remain with the firm.
In assuming the management of this coal business we
feel that also assumed the very great responsibility of
providing adequate supply of good fuel to the citizens
and business houses of YpSanti who have relied on the
Jackson Coal Company for these many years During
the coming season when will have to operate under
wartime conditions, and will be controlled by very strict
government regulations this more of a response
bity than usual The efforts of our entire organization
directed with but thought to this response
blity.
None of the policies in force when Mr. Jackson operated
this business have been changed.
While it is true that the which purchased this
business is located in Detroit this business is operated
an Independent unit and not cent of the income from
TINS business is paid out in the form of salaries wages
dividends, profits to any person who has not been
resident of Ypsanti for many years
Wear here for just reason to you to the very
best of our ability with the highest quality coal available
and we looking forward to many years pleasant
lationship with the Frank O. Jackson Coal Companys
old customers and friends.
If you have placed your order with and have not yet
received your COAL please be assured that you will
ceve your coal the moment it is available, and before
newer orders filled
you have yet ordered coal suggest that you call
lis and talk your coal problem BY knowing in adj
vance your requirements, give you better service
under present conditions.
FRANK 9. JACKSON
Goa & Coke CO.
H. OSBURN, Manager
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
cYcLIST KILLED

Ida, Aug. 1S-AP-Robert Ia
bawa, H.. was injured fatally and
his brother, Paul, 12. was hurt
Thursday when the bicycle on
which they were riding on the
1da-West road, l IL miles west OF
here, was struck bysan automobile.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-18
SYNOPSIS

Mary Norman, attractive widow,
Owed chiefly for her son, DR..
Matthew Norman The income
from her smart decorating shop
had seen him through college and
would aid in establishing his prac-
tice. She was overjoyed when
lovely Judith Lambert, daughter
of an old friend, dropped in for a
visit. Judith confessed Matthew
used TO be her secret love-"but he
didn't know I existed" AS Mary
awaited dinner with Lynn Nor
timer, lawyer, she INDUCED in a
little mental matchmaking anent
Judith and her son. For years
Lynn has been in love with Mary,
but his wife, a mental patient, was
still living. Mary was stunned
when Matthew announced his mar
riage to Irene Murray, a nurse.
She had met Irene but never sus-
pected a romance. Mary found her
dsughter-in-law charming as the
latter explained she would con-
tinue at the hospital until Matthew
began practice in the fall and then
be his Office nurse. In the fall,
Judith Lambert calls and plans to
dine at Mary's that night with
Irene and Matthew. Earlier in the
Gay, Irene had helped Matthew
arrange his new Office and now is
conscious of fatigue as she watched
her husband gayly greet Judith.
Mary warns Irene she'll spend the
rest of her life picking up after
Matthew.
CHAPTER TEN
Matthew took Judith's arm and
whirled her into the dining room.
He said, 81 was hoping you'd have
some complaint a definite mis-
cry. But you don't look it"
WHY"
~I need patients"
you don't need patients who i've
IN California
~For a commensurate fee" said
Matthew with a grin, 81 could fly
out on consultation But you look
just too healthy"
At dinner Judith put down her
fork with a sigh. She said, "I'm
Just plain greedy. Bat Nellie's the
best eook-I've never forgotten
now good she is, Mrs. Norman.
When I'm married may have Mel
iie?"
Nope" declared Matthew
promptly, because have her.
Mother gave her 10 me as a we'd
ding present. She moves in with
MS next week and keeps US in or
der"
Judith calculated swiftly. Nellie
had been with Mary Norman for
years, she must be her right hand;
how could she bear 10 let her 20,
and practical thought) how could
Matthew afford her?
She said, ooh, Mrs. Norman,
bow can you endure"
Matthew broke IN, grinning.
Nellie's not to be seduced, Judy
you aren't going to ween her away
from us with any talk of palm trees
and California climate" he warned
her. THE only person she loves
better than Mother is myself"
kate and / will do nicely To-
eether." said Mary, as Kate left
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-16

John Mayan is in town regis tered at the Gastineau Hotel from Denver, Colorado.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-16
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
DOUGLAS CITIZENS FAVOR
 CHURCH ERECTION PLAN

A meeting of Douglas residents was held last evening in the City Hall under the leadership of the Rev. Robert Treat, Methodist min ister of Juneau. Albert Goetz rep resented the Congregational Group and Mayor James Parsons repre- sented the City. After a thorough discussion on the subject of erect ing and maintaining a new Conns munity Church it was unanimously agreed that the project shouldEbe furthered and plans made for tltle structure. A committee consisting of Mrs. James Sey, Mrs. John Miils; Mrs Robert Fraser, Mrs. Normslf Rustad, Mrs. Leigh Grant and Ms. James Parsons. was appointed as < board to further plans, with Rev, Treat, Albert Goetz and Mayor Par sons. as advisors A Womens 4Se
 ciety was also formed for Douglas, with Mrs. Robert Fraser selected as temporary chairman, until an elec-
 tion of officers. & K
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-16
FROM OKLAHOMA

Jo Ann Myers is in Juneau and is registered at the Gastlneau Hotel from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-16

Villa wendson and Norman Holon.