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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06

their limbs, ana walk about exposi-
zion Midway which has four educa-
tlonai sideshows and the greatest
collection Of midway attraction ever
assembled.
The second half Of the circus
opens with Jenny ana Betty, dar-
ing aerialists performing 100 feet In
the sky. Torelli's trained dogs, pom
les and monkeys then take over the
center stage and present an ar1az-
ing demonstration Of animal train
ing.
No circus would be complete with
out the man on the flying trapeze
and the Grotto circus has taken ade-
uuate care Of this department in
presenting the Harry LeMarr troupe.
Here are two men and girl who
perform intricate somersaults in
Guiding a two and one half somer-
sault to a leg catch, trick conceiv-
ed and executed by Harry LAMAR.
Captain Packard presents a trio
of educated seals whose antics are
both amusing and fascinating.
The Three Reddingtons present a
hilarious act on the tranpoline in
which members of the circus audi
ence participate. Another great COM
edy act is presented by Stevens
Brothers and big Boy, a giant
cinnamon bear.
Ed and Jenny Rooney, late Of
Ringing Brothers, present a thrill
ing double trapeze act high above
the center Of the circus arena and
the show closes with another great
thrill act in the presentation, by
the Aerial Ortons, Of FILTRATION In
The Sky" in which they perform
hair raising feats $50 feet in the air
atop a flexible steel pole which
sways precariously as they go
through their routine.
All in all the circus Is well ball
anced and there are acts with an
appeal to old and young alike.
The circus will be presented twice
daily all this week, through Satur-
day, at $3.50 and 1880.
All proceeds go to zindah Grotto' S
Keep EN- Smoking Fund.-" to con-
tinue sending cigarettes to Water
bury boys in the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06

Lucille Ball met comedian Eddie
Brophy, who she hadn't seen in
several years, in Metro Goldwyn-
Mayors commissary recently.
What are you doing?' she in
quired.
"Oh," grinned Brophy. I've got a
fat part in THE Thin Man"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06

leading her right into Marshalls
arms. Andy is disguised and is about
to leave college in despair when
the Judge, his father, arrives and
straightens out the mess to the
satisfaction of all concerned. Mic
key Rooney carries on as Andy
Hardy in a manner that will keep
all his fans happy. Judge Hardy Is
played by Lewis Stone. Mr. Hardy
by the popular Fay Holden, and
Aunt Milly by Sara Haden. Keye
Luke, playing young doctor, max
es his first appearance in the series
and supplies several diverting
comery moments with Jean Porter,
George B. Seitz directed with his
usual fair for comedy for M-G-M.
The second great hit on this big
program Is Bermuda Mystery
featuring Preston Foster and Ann
Rutherford.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06
MARION PRANTTTIS
in VOICE CONTEST
Highland Avenue Resident
Seeks Chance to Sing
With AAFTC Show

New Haven, Conn.,. June 6.-Who's
going to be The Voice.?
THE Voice"-not Sinatra this
time-is the Connecticut girl who
will be chosen to sing with the
AAFrC war bond show that will
tour Throughout the state during
the Fifth War loan Drive.
Quick response to the first an
nounecments of the contest came
from all parts Of the state over the
week end, indicating that COMPETE
ton will be keen at the judging
additions. In New Haven, where
applications were heaviest, candi-
dates include the Misses Eleanor
p. Renda, "a White street, Teresa
Viglione, 80 Dewitt street, Yolanda
DiMarvio, TAT Grand avenue, Shir-
ley Prayer, sac Sherman avenue
Eunice Christensen, ISL Leete street
Josephine Savenelh, Al Clay street
and Lorraine De'Errico, 1l3 Auburn
street.
Entrants from outside the New
Haven area include Miss Anne Sva-
Tx, SO Pixlee Place, Bridgeport,
and Miss Marion Pranitis, 101O
Highland avenue, Waterbury.
Appearing as featured songstress
with the 718th AAF Band in an
otherwise all-soldier variety ano
dramatic show made up of men Of
the Army Air Forces Training Com.
mand School at Yale, the girl sell
ected by the judging committee
will have the opportunity Of help
ing her state and country go over
the top in this greatest of al
bond buying campaigns.
She will go along with the cast
on a number of one-night stands
to be played in leading Connec.
ticut town and city theaters.
Additions for the sweet and low
vocalist spot will be held on JUNE
9, 10 for 7 p m. and on June II
from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Contest.
ants may appear on any of the
three c-.ys. They will report tt
the Public Relations Office at the
AAFTC School at Yale, Room 205
Ray Tompkf1ins House at Tower
Parkway and Broadway, New Haven
between the hours and on the days
listed.
Judges for the contest include
Warrant Officer Robert A. Boucher
who played with Glenn Millers or.
chestra. Eddie Wittsein, whose
bands have been featured at Yalt
proms for many years, and Cpl
George Simon, former editor o.
'Metronome" magazine, and thu
discoverer Of such famous singing
celebrities as Helen Forrest anc
Dinah Shore.
Applications received by thu
AAFTC Public Relations Officer
must be postmarked no later thar
midnight, Wednesday, June Z.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06

Chill Wills halted Jimmy Durante
on the way to the "ziegfeld Follies'
set to congratulate him on publicity
Schnozzle recently received In ma
tional magazine.
How'd you ever rate so much
space?" he inquired.
Responded Durante: %Well, that
week there was lull in word af-
fairs"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06
STADIUM SHOW
CROWD PLEASER
Zindah GrOttO Circus to
Be Offered Twice Daily
All Week

Acclaimed as one Of the finest
shows to visit Waterbury in years,
Zindah Grotto's ninth annual char
ity circus began q one week engage
ment at Municipal Stadium last
night. Bob Robson, renowned cir
Gus director, sounded the ringmast-
er's whistle and the show was on
with all the thrills. fascination and
glamour Of that great American in
stitution that is the circus.
First came the clowns headed by
Herb Taylor, a great mimic, Pappy
Towards Connecticut Hillbillies,
Count Reno, the clown cyclist, Kan
sas George and his horse Ruler and
other entertainers.
Following the first half Of the
show an intermission Is held to al
low the circus fans to get up, stretch
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-06-06

which Pearce has brought Elmer
to a new comedy high.
Elmer was born shortly after
Pearce entered radio as q singer
back In 1928. He and his brother
were home builders In San Francisco
when the start Of the depression
caught them with too many founda-
tons down.
Pearce started emceeing a vari-
ETY. show and was doing French
comedy character for laughs. An
other gent on the show was doing
BOBBY salesman. But the later got
such kick out Of Pearce's French
character that he talked Pearce
into exchanging roles. Writer Jack
Hasty dreamed up the name, Elmer
Blurt, and Pearce has been hurting
ever since.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
GERMANY WILL TRY IT AGAIN
 Bv Sicvd Schultz CsSsssA@ ssA sS s'.:.s ..s;.'s'

England, the United States, and China were urged to remember that unless the German army rec mained intact. how could they hope to destroy Communism, or restore order in Europe and Asla2
 Would Russia perhaps exploit her great victories to establish sov- tets in Central Europe Would this deS elopment then lead to the form ation of that iyusso-Q German col- ossus which the western powers have feared ever since Russia be- gan making her weight felt in Eur. ope2
 UndeniOhly, much of the strong. CT underground movement in Ger. many is Communist. It Is equally true that the kinship between the Naxi and the Communlst systems is very close. But even should Russian and German leaders consider it ex. pedient during the transition period after the war to renew their collab- oratlon, the populations Of both countries would still have to be won to the idea,
 Tn the end, the extent to which the Soviet government will seek to strengthen It's hold on Central Europe will depend on the ability of Britain and the United States to strike the right note both with the Russians and with the Germans. A desire for hegemony in any of he United Nations camps would be disastrous to future peace,
 (TO Be Contimued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

10a0. saMS N.te
 when young Joe Ball came to Washington in i04Q tho big Issue Was peace or war. Ban stlll thinks it the most important Issue the country faces. ,S Ns
 'The pictures Of this war stlll tear your heart out,W he says. "Ai1d make you see that another war like this can't be allowed to happen aRain.' ll ... " ss
 ASKS ENFORCED PEACE
 Ball was co-sponsor, With sen- ators Burton, Hatch and Hill, of the B.2-tz-2 resolution calling for the creation of Q permanent Unit- cd Nations organization to prevent future wars by military force. These four senator and small group of congressman who believed as they did toured the country in the summer of ieAS. trying to stir up interest In this subject. Their au. diences were small. but they drew thinking crowds, covering about 20 states. NtfN~t M 1.
 "Roosevelt didn't do, such a hot job in his Saturday speech on foreign policy" says Ball. "But he faced the issue squarely, He read the record of the Republican party and he read it correctly. It's ter- Tible. One of the things Dewey didn't do was admit this at the beginning and then 90 on from there" ,st.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
COUNCIL TO AID !. LIBRARIES IN \ EUROPE, ASIA

New York, oct. 20, (uP>- The ll- braries of Europe and Asia, many Of them destroyed or damaged and most of them suffering the loss of irreplacable book collections, cNn look Co America today for aid along the road back to the days Of packed shelves,
 The Council of National Library AsSnso representing United states and Canada, has established e Joint committee to supply books to de- pletcd libraries In the war areas,
 Historic collections in many for- eign university, city and state H. brarleS fell to fire or plWnder, None of the war areN libraries has had an opportunity to add to working cole leetionS,
 The national council plans to CO., ordinate all efforts to restore war. damaged libraries, Milton E, Lord. director of the Boston public library, directed Q canvass this summer of the needs and possibilities of library rehabilitation.
 Systematic plans for the purchase, handling and assignment of Amer lean book collections will be dls- eusSed by the joint committee and national groups interested in the project, Learned societies, profess sionAl technical organizations and government agencies will be asked to participate,
 England has taken the lead in restoring war.struek libraries by eol- leeting books Go reSteek her own and supply those in European ter. rltories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
$2,OOO DAMAGES
 SOUGHT BY WOMAN
Elizabeth Murphy McCar. thy Also Asks Divorce,
 Custody of 3 Children

Damages of S9,ooo are sought by Elizabeth Murphy Mccarthy Of Wa terhury in c divorce complaint filed ln superior court yesterday against Patrick Mccarthy of this city, The plaintiff has attached property to the value of s2,0o0 in the divorce proceedings,
 Mrs, Mccarthy, who seeks custody of their three children, claims her husband has been intolerahly cruel since July il, l04S. The carriage was performed July 10, 1918 at Bridge port. In addition to decree and award of damages, the plaintiff seeks e support allowance for the children, adn allneny,
 A divorce action also was institute cd In the court by Delnenie Fegraro of Waterbury who claims his wife, Carmela VieaFlo FeFrafe, also of this city, has been cruel since Jan, l, l040, The couple married April S0 1884, They have no children,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
''I Don't Care What Happens To Me,
 Says Joe Ball After Break With GO.

should be. Eeii stick to tt through thick and thin, for he la O taetev- mined young man and once he makes up his mind. he doesn't change it, even though his own political future is At stake. "I don't care what happens e me In all this," ha Eays frankly, n can get Q job working on . news paper any time, and I'll have Q lot more fun" .
 He says he will seek recollection to the senate In i04D, but he real- iEes that his announce in sup- port of Roosevelt may cause him to be read out Of the Republican party, If that should happen, it would not be at all suprisifig to see him run as Joe Hall, Independent, for that's what he Is, in everything he does. Su G.At PEACE on WAR
 Eie thinks the people Of Mime. sota are that way, too. There may be b0,0O0 "rain or shine" Republi- cans In Minnesota, according to his notlon-people who would vote for any candidate the party might choose to put up. But the rest of the voters are Independents, he be- ileves, and he's willing to put his fate in their hands, Party lines don't mean Q thing today" he has said.
 Senator Joseph Hurst Ball will be 30 on November 3. He hes been in Washington four years, having been appointed by Governor Harold V, Stassen to complete the term of Senator Joseph Lundeen, who was killed in on airplane accident In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
YOUNG DEMOCRATS RALLY DRAWS 100
Party Candidates Pledge Unified Support of Prog
 ressive Legislation

Local Democratic candidates jointly pledged unified support of all progressive iegislation and measures at reception rendered by the Waterbugry Young Denaos crats association last night ct Tlorao Post hall.
 Probate Judge Patrick Heaiey, senatorial candidates, Edward F. Egan and Patrick Wallace, and Rep. resentatives John Membrino and Daniel J. Mahaney were principal guests of honor. Mayor John 6. Monagan was toastmaster and the rally was opened by President Nich- olaS Zappone.
 Judge Healey cited the centuries old history of Connectlcut's pro bate system and in Q yelled attack upon his Republican candidate who has hurled charges of 'ineoEn- potency" relative to the system. he cited the fact the system ilas been developed over the years by honest endeavor and adherence to duty" on the part of its jurists.
 Citing the sympathy and under. standing that must be brought to the administration of any probate court in Connecticut. under It's sys- em, he made the comparison of similar courts in such states as New York and Massachusetts. teIl- ing how the courts there are con- ducted in . cold, formal manner.
 T have given an honest adminiss tration of my duties since taking oAice six years ago." the local Jurtst declared, land the record is there to prove it. The people whom I serve in this probate area will testify to that on Nov. T."
 Edward P. Egan, state senatorial candidate from the 18th district who formerly served in the general as- seEnbly as Q senator from the 18th district, told the gathering of 100 or more he had always advocated progressive legislation in his last term and would continue that policy if elected this year."
 Mir. Egan pointed to his support of such legislation as that calling for abolishment of the dual job holding system in the assembly: the local charter with it's benefits to city eFn- ployes: support of the trade school bill for Waterbury and many others.
 MT. Wallace. who spoke of hira- self as the ''baby" among local candidates not having previously served in tine assembly, spoke brief ly while pledging his full support. if elected, to that legislation devised in the best interests of the city and state.
 Rep. Mahaney and Rep. Membrino hit at Republican attempts to villify the Democratic administration of this war and expressed, also, the need of electing legislators who will think first of their constituents who voted them into ofice.
 Refreshments were served follow ing the addresses. Many prominent party members and workers at- tended the meeting which is an am- nual event of the Young Democrat club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

port PeeA ldoalt Roosevelt in the coming election. |.
 He is either a gulhhle young Republican W ho was sold Q bill of phoney goods by Roosevelt and hls man arry Hopkins when they gave him the works In an hour-long eonver- sAtton ct the White House on Sunday afternoon, nNk HR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Or else Joe Ball is Q great think CT, e fearless independent in poll ties an honest statesman for Q change.
 A vast majority of the washing ton observers would unQuestionably lean to the latter view, giving Joe Ball full credit for his seriousness and his slncerity-hut take your pick,
 Joe Ball has taken his pick of the two political candidates, based entirely on his own anaylsis of their views of what U. s. foreign policy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
MOTHERS GUILD TO HEAR AIRES
st. Johns Episcopal Pas- tor Discusses RedecOra-
 ton Fund Nov. 1

The Mothers duild of St. Johns Episcopal church will have members of the Women's Auxiliary Of the parish as their guests at their oulld hall meeting Wednesday af- ternoon, November 1, at 2 o'clock Rev. Francis Ayres, pastor, will speak on the Redecogation Fund. A social will follow.
 The st. John's Mir. and Mrs. Club will give Q card party on Wednes- day, November ist, at 8 o'clock i1 the Guild Hall.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will hold e Halloween Party in the auditorium tomororw at 6 o. clock. Costumes and masks will he required. Prizes will be awarded for the various costumes.
 The E'ellowshlp will attend the service of evening prayer ct the War shrine at s o'clock Sunday, october 2eth. The service will be followed by movies in the Old Pare ish House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

James Y. Iaenebry of 4B Water- vile street, former praCticlng lawyer in this city, has been com. missioned c second tleutenant % his post in France, where he is associated with the judge advO- cate generals department. Free vlously he held the rating of waFs rant officer.
 The son Of Mir. and Mrs. James E. Hemebry, he entered the service ln July, 1eA2, and was sent Ovefs seas the following September, first, serving in Scotland and later take ing on assignment in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
Ny PETER EDISON NEA stan COrrespoMdent

Washington, Oct. 28 - There arc only two points of view expressed today about young Republican 9en@ Ator Joe Ball Of Minnesota, follow- ing his unqualified announcement that he would vote for and sup.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Delayed paans fUr Ss1a eleesrffls cation ok Nauy miles og rallways iu Great Britain mKe again being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26
I WOULD NOT CARE

If were sure when death claimed mo That would meet those gone before I would not care but oil my soul can sec Ia swirling mist and Q blazing shore If were sure that someone dear would mourn the event of my passing, I would not care but an oan hear k a wild refrain and voices laughing
 By JACK D. STEVENS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Tom McLarney of the registrars office let ms hlrthdav mass by Tuesday WnnOtiCed, Dorothy l.. CalEinS of Oakvle and Franklin R. Marcellus former Wiby athlete were married three years ago yeste.E day. . Joe CarOlan and Alice Miller wln CeAe"R"S' Ave years of matrimonial bliss today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

British railways announced that straphanging on trains has coms to stay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

John Barone has been promoted to sergeant sone' where in Italy Eleanor Arnold and Stella ZdanowicS have reported to Hunter College in New York for tral' ing with the WAVES Eleanor Burner who recently porarily in Washington. Mr. and Mrs, William PFill. wtx are still receiving congratulations in honor or their silver wedding anniversary which was an event ot October 15
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

The mllitaflstg played another tune, a medley of several well-worn motifs-the strength of the German army. To the Russians tt was de- soribed as tho ''bulwark against ag- gresslon from the capltaltstic conn- tries. which hate the home cs cosn- munisln." The inference is that the German army loves Russla. 10 has ehonAn a rather unpleaeaut way ul HaNwlNk M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Those who used to dip and sway to the tune or "Dardanella will be interested to know that ls auEnoa' Felix w. Gerhard died last week Tn Hollywooa s,s DS about 1919 when the ladies were wearing longsh home dresses and when they were foxrotting ana tango-g This hit tune sold 6500000 records Even you oroPpeo such popular number It likewise sold 100000 sheet music copies At the start 1t was not going over pig because 1t was hard to play.-you know now N Went phrases, but once 1t got going 1t didn't need any uke boxes to swing It. "Dardanella Is still good if you can play 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-26

Tom Grady of Cole Street is singing the praises of the StOr who left his better hal the former Mary Moss, Tuesday at St. Mary'S Hospital First time Tom had occasion to pass out the smokes. It's girl at the Henry Schldgens East Waterbury Road The newcomer arrived at the Waterbury Hospital Tues day and is coming along nicely. Ditto for MOmma, nee Marie ODonneII.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-04-27

Rev. r. B. Holden is spending
the week with relatives at juno
ton City, Oregon. He plans to be
back ready for next Sundays SER
vices.
Two dePont workers were unit
ed in marriage at the Baptist
church last week. Ceremony was
performed by the pastor. Con-
tracing parties were VIM. Loggin
and Sylvia Dahl.
Norman A. Gest was married to
Marjorie c. Mcleod in the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon. MIR
Gest is in the Navy. Lines were
read by the pastor of the church,
Rev. r. B. Holden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Smith en-
tertained with a party Thursday
evening. Guests present were Mr.:
and Mrs. Rock Richmond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gene Pruett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyle Simmelink, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Larkin, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Edwards and
Herb Owens.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1944-04-27

Miss Thee LampSon and Miss
Georgia Ford spent the week end
at the Lottie Lampson and r E.
Reed home. The two girls are at
tending college at Moscow, Idaho
and returned to their studies Sum-
day evening.
A group of members of the East
ern Star will go to Richland Mon
day to attend meeting at the
home of Mrs. Alex Whyte. The
Worthy Grand Matron of the
Grand Chapter of Washington,
Mrs. Martha Churchill, will be
present and help the Eastern Star
members of Richland to form a
study club. Mrs. Whyte lives al
228-L on the corner of Torbett
and Kosciusko streets. |@
Circle No. 2 WSCS will meet on
Thursday, May at 2 in the after
noon at the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. j. r. Ayers left Saturday
afternoon for Walla Walla where
she will spend a week visiting at
the home of Mrs. Margaret Haw-
ley.
1t. and Mrs. Vernon E. Scholer
are parents of a son born Thurs
day, April 20 at Mt. Vernon. The
young man weighed S pounds and
Is ounces and has been named
James Steven. Mrs. Scholer is a
daughter of 1t. Com. and Mrs. B.
B. Smith, of Kennewick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Spencer are
the parents of an 8-lb., 12-oz son
born in the Pasco hospital on Sat-
urday, April %. He has been
named Stephen Lloyd. Mrs. Spen-
Ger is the former Jean Mitchell.
Mrs. Ray Stelter of Portland,
who has been visiting friends here
the past week, returned to her
home Tuesday.