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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07

Henry J. IayiOr Arap prlplng,
gumshoeing attaches with nothing
to do except spying and sabotage.
There are two rival Italian stats
claiming to represent the king and
Mussolini, and two rival French
stats loyal to De Gaulle and
Vichy. Even local Spanish au-
thority is split between civil and
military, and over all is sultan
lied Jafalflan government for the
local Moslem world.
From the visa standpoint, this
place is heavily under wraps for
travelling journalists, and as the
first American newspaperman to
enter Spanish Morocco in nearly
a year, I still do not know why
there have not been more. For,
no matter what combination Of ar
rangements is necessary to get
here, the fact remains that all
other kinds Of people have done it.
For example, I had little tete-
a-tete tonight with an Oxford
accented, locally famous Euro
pean renegade who is too Holly
woodlike for Hollywood. He has
a Moorish wife, lives high in the
native Casbah, and saunter its
streets in the full splendor of a
faultless cutaway with striped
trousers-and with a gold ring
dangling from one ear. He calls
himself baron. He alternates
that Bond Street outfit with Arab
clothes, complete to green Mecca
turban," I was told by j. Rives
Childs, who handles American af-
fairs here and who so distin-
guished himself in assisting our &C.
cupation of North Africa.
WIFE ABDUCTED
The so-called baron has Just
had a run-in with a willy individ-
ual on Americas ofilcial blacklist
named Major Jacques Gentry
a farmer military attache OF
Vicny in Belgrade who now Ii
here with a plainclotfes japanese
major. Girl trouble, it seems, crop
ped up between the so-called baror
of the striped pants and Vichy's
local hopeful, the honorable JAG
ques.
1t began when Jacques kid
mapped the Moorish wife of the
baron. The distraught husband
offered 10000 Spanish pesetas fol
her return, but the abductoi
stood pat. The baron then re-
storted to guile by kidnapping the
Siamese cat which was the most
priced possession Of his Moorish
wife's mother, a lady Of consider
able influence in these parts. The
cat was held hostage until
the baron's mother-in-law forced
Jacques to return her daughter
to her crafty spouse. All Of
which j. Rives Childs swears Is
truth. Since my conversation
with the baron this evening was
quite brief, and was held in an
ominously dark doorway, didn't
ask him about 1t.
The Rue Khaiattine, which Is
about 10 feet wide, is the tough
est street I ever saw. It curls
about for a quarter mile through
district which has segments OF
Chinese, Spanish, Czech, Hun
garian, Arab, Italian, French and
Turkish. Every window is open
from the Hollywood Bar" at the
intersection OF the Gale Chris
tianos to the dead end where an
Egyptian runs an all-night
money lender's stall. From the
open windows Of the tight-packed
buildings. lights blaze and music
blares. From saloons, dance halls
and dope dives, every language
from Hindu to Portuguese pours
out into the sticky air until you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
ALTAR GUILD
NAMES STAFF
Mrs. Clifford Clark Chosen
President; Board of Re-
view Awards Scouts
ERVILLE

waterviIle, Jan. Z st. Pauls
Alta Guild held their regular
monthly meeting at the home OF
Mrs. clifford Clark on Wednesday
evening. The regular business meet
ing was held and elections also held,
Mrs. Clifford Clark was elected
president; Mrs. Charles Stevens,
Vice-president; Mrs. Harry Gregory,
secretary; and Alice MacMullen,
treasurer: Mrs. John j. Cookson
was put in charge of flowers and
cards for the sick.
The Girl Scouts held their meet
ing Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
Frank Carney, leader The first aid
meeting was cancelled.
A social was held with games
played and refreshments served by
the leader.
Present were: Audry Frank, Mary
Alice Burns, Gloria Sheldon, Betty
Leisring, Nancylou Totten. Ruth
Batchelder and Mrs. Carney
Boy Scouts of Troop No. 81 passed
the board of review Tuesday night
and are now second class scouts.
Those who became second class
scouts are Gordon McKenney, John
'MacNdullen, Miguel Casanova,
Michael Gluse and Lawrence.
The scouts completed plans for
ski skate and sliding hike to be
held this Sunday. The boys are to
meet Sunday at the park at 1880.
Sergeant Anthony Yorkaitis, Col
onial avenue is spending a fur
Tough with his parents. He is sta
toned in Arizona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith of
1910 ThomaSton avenue two-year-
old daughter Mona is a pneumonia
patient at Waterbury hospital.
Miss Theresa Vallerand, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Vale
rand of DowneS street is spending
a week here from boarding school
in Canada where she Is student.
Sergeant Norman Dubay spent
the weekend here at his home on
Downes street. He Is stationed at
Pine Camp, N. Y.
A rehearsal of the cast for the
minstrel sponsored by the Drum
Corrs will take place tonight at 7
in the Corps room. All who are
taking part are asked to be prompt,
The Senior Choir of st. Pauls
will hold a rehearsal tonight at Z.
Miss Alice Lorenson will be In
charge.
The Choir of Grace Methodist
church will hold a rehearsal to-
night at 7:30.
A rehearsal of the minstrel spon-
sored by the Drum Corps to be held
February IL, was held last night.
Due to the inclement weather the
attendance was poor. Another re-
hearsal will be held next Thursday.
The program Is being made up
and the donations so far have been
very gratifying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
FISH CL0R|F|ED
AS FOOD SOURCE
Assistant Curator at Yale
University to Broadcast
on Subject Sunday

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 6-Martin
D. Burkenroad, Assistant Curator
of the Bingham Oceanographic
Laboratory at Yale University, will
discuss fish as a postwar food re-
source on the yale InterpretS the
news" program over Station VITO,
Hartford, on Sunday evening, Jan.
9, at 6;45 p. m.
Before coming to Yale In 1888,
Mr. Burkenroad had served as an
investigator in the Carnegie Marine
Laboratory and as field assistant
and assistant biologist for the
Louisiana State Department of
Conservation.
yale Interprets the News" a
program designed to bring about
better understanding Of daily his
tory, is presented each Sunday eve
ming at 6:45 as public service by
Yale University in cooperation with
Station VITO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07

In addition to
/ t S cIime-rid-
d e n crooked
streeted c q S =
bah, this Babel
speaking Afri-
can seaport at
the Atl a n t / c
gateway to the
Mediterran e a n
is q center OF
criSS c r o S S e d
tr e a { lie s and
double = crossed
intrigue. T h e
German c o n :
Sulate has go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
WAC CUTS REPAIR COSTS

Wort Dix. N. j., (UP)-The APP
proximate yearly cost to the Quar-
termaster here for the repair and
maintenance of typewriters was So
900. Now WAC Pfc. Gertrude Isom,
Of (l3T5 Sutherland St. Los An
geles, Cal, does the Job for her s54-
a-nlonth salary and Uncle Sam
saves the difference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
international Rene
BY HENRY ]. TAYLOR
NEA staff CORRESPONDENT

Tangier, Jan. This information
allied, hot-spot polyglot town-of-
all-nations is the toughest. most
treacherous, wide-open key of dyna-
mite left in the world today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
HIGHLIGHTS FROM LATEST BOOKS
Slide, Reader, Slide! You Can
In Reading Two OF These Books

WHEN get two books like The Landslide and avalanche TO-
smlarthat their entertaining quality
Gilbert primarily
children
reader Is lucant to It as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07
Patents Granted

Howard F. Reichenbach Of this
city has been granted patent on
a up6tick holder. assigned to the
Chase Brass 81 Copper Co.
Russell T. Dean, Stamford, has
been granted patent on rubber
inflammation process assigned to
the American Cyaramid Co.. New
York, which has q branch here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07

them need something that money
cannot buy, yet without it thousands
will die. I refer to life-saving plas-
ma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-07

ElEs W. e0ntEOl Oandy prlees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
ARMY LIFE MOVIE
 MOVES TO STRAND
See Here Private liar. grove Opens Today
 With Hot Rhythm

"see Here, Private Hargrove," the hilarious best-seller based on Army life, has been made into one of the funniest comedies of the year, in the film, which opened today at the Strand theater. Tn "See Here, Private Hargrove," g group of young players make a sure-fire bid for stardom.
 These include Robert Walker, who embarked on his screen career as the sailor in "Bataan," in the title role of the hapless Hargrove, and lovely Donna Reed, whose most recent appearances were in "The Man From Down Under" and "The Human Comedy" is cast as Har- grove's sweetheart. True to the army he meets her while she is working in a canteen at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
 Keenan Wynn, last seen as the gangster in Lost Angel" with little Margaret OBrien, is Private Null vehil, and Donald Curtis plays the sergeant who takes Hargrove in hand and almost takes on more trouble than he can handle. "Bil" Phillips and George Offerman, JrY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

Delta Rhythm Boys. Dancing spe- cialties are. offered by the Hacker Duo and additional entertainment is supplied by the Nilsson Sisters, Wingy Manone and his orchestra and Mayris Chaney and her dance trio.
 Topping the new show opening at the State Wednesday next is "The Hitler Gang" based on the lives and crimes of the NaA party starting with Hitler's release from an army hospital and the events leading up to the present world conflict. Among the highlights of the picture is the amazingly life- like Characterization of the cast which includes Robert Watson play ing the part of Hitler; Victor Var conf as Rudolf Hess: Martin Kis- leck as Goebbels and luis Van Root en as Hinmler. "Moon Over Las Vegas" with Anne Gwynne, David Bruce and Vera Vague will be the second hit of Wednesdays new show.
 Coming soon to the State is This Is The Life" with Susanna Foster and Donald O'Connor in CO., starring roles; Between Two Worlds" co-starring John Garfield and Paul Henried and among oth- CTS Make Your Own Bed" with Jack Carson and Jane Wyman in featured roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

Kathryn Grayson's namesake is . lady Marine!
 The young Metro Goldwyn- Mayer singing star received @ letter from Kathryn Grayson, private first class with the United States Marine crops at Camp Lejeune, North Car olina.
 She wants a picture autographed Prom Kathryn Grayson to Kath- ryn Grayson."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
LYNN BARI TO TOP STATE ATTRACTION
"The Bridge of San Luis Key" Opens Engage
 ment Sunday

Follow the Boys" the widely heralded all-star film comes to a close with performances tomorrow evening at Warmers State theater.
 The picture is something more than a pictorial parade of some two score of Hollywod's greatest per- snalities, althugh 1t is all of that. Such names as Gerge Raft, Vera Zrina Orsn Welles, Marlene Die trich. Jeanette Mcdonald, Dinah Shre, w. c. Fields, Sphie Tucker, Donald O'Connor, the Andrews Sis- ters, Charles Butterworth, Maria Montez and Susanna Post are in- cluded in the giant cast.
 Follow the Boys" for It's sheer entertainment content, is said to be as good a piece as Hollywood has turned out in many months. But additionally notable is the wisdom of the producer in providing hu- man story as well, about which to weave the history of the show world, from the demise of vaude- vile to the present day.
 Calling pr. Death" with Lon Chaney and Patricia Morision is the second hit of the current pro- gram.
 Coming Sunday to the State is another outstanding double hit show with 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey" co-starring Lynn Bari and that famed character actor Akim Tamiroff with a large cast of other favorites. Also included on the same program will be the breezy comedy musical "Hi'Ya Sailor"- featuring Ray Eberle and hls Or chestra, the Leo Diamond Quintet, George Beatty and the far famed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
JENNIFER JONES \, TOPS POLL FILM
Song of Bernadette' in Premiere Here; Stars
 Stud Supporting Cast

As long as the human heart has the power to feel. to love, to suf- fer, to triumph, "The Song of Ber- nadette" will be remembered as a great motion picture, wondrously conceived and enthrallingly un. folded. It is beyond all question the fulfillment of all you had hoped 1t would be beyond all com parison in its emotional sweep and power beyond all conception in the miraculous spell 1t will cast over all who will see 1t today at the Loew's Poli theater where 1t will have its premiere. Accolades will be bestowed--and with q lavish hand upon 20th Century-Fox for the re- narkable manner in which 1t has bridged the transition from the novel to the screen.
 In the title role of the Maid ot Lourdes, Jennifer Jones makes the most suspicious debut in Hollywood history. Here is star-and one who has flared into being with g. bril- fance that shines with the mark of greatness. A bow to David o SelMick for her discovery Match ing Jennifer Jones' performance are the featured members of the cast: William Eythe, Charles Bickford, vincent Price, Lee J. Cobb and Gladys Cooper. Others in import ant roles are well-night flawless Prom the moment when "Berna- dette Soubirous," young daughter of an impoverished family, sees the vision of "The Beautiful Lady, ''Tlle Song of Bernadette" is rare experience. Bernadette's faith is from her heart. Lourdes seethes with excitement over report of the vision the authorities grow increasingly concerned, fearing the effect on tht ,people-but Bernadette holds stead fast. Dramatic moments in tht film are many: Bernadetet is hailed into court and asked to deny she saw a vision. She disarmingly re- plies, How can I deny it, when ] did SC it?" The grotto is ordered closed, as a final measure. Der nadette, impelled by a call iron,
 luC 11t4Qy, BOCo IO OAAS ASAASS NAA~' to her knees. The young son ol to keep townspeople away. and falls the Emperor Napoleon III, dies dy- ing-a drink of water from the sprinug which has miraculously buprst forth at the grotto revives him, and the grotto is ordered re- opened. Bernadette is told by Fey hamale that she must accept heI siestiny-that "The Lady" has chos- en her and that she must choose '"The Lady,. ''The Song of Ber- nadette" is a motionu picture SC deep in its understanding, so pow. erful in its emotional sweep, that for one immortal moment you touch the truth the final fulfillmen' of everything you are or ever hope to be.
 Plus on this big program there will be added screen treats and lat est news events of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

Dick Powell will star in Farewell My Lovely" RKO Radios screen version of Raymond Chandlers nnys- tery novel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

John Emery draws the romantic lead opposite Simone Simon in RKO Radios Mile. Eff" romance of the Franco -prussian War.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

1t was Aud who took over the baton, and later toured the country with the band. With him will be lovely Kay Little to sing the songs.
 Reaching a brilliant climax, the Polka Contest being held ct the Ritz Ballroom will swing into the grand finals Wednesday, May 24th. The whining teams of the three eliminations will compete for the coveted awards of beautiful loving cups and war stamps. Johnny solek and his Polish and American or- chestfa will play for continuous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7eaters

dancing and their program will be highlighted by songs by Leona Red Rock and Chester gantora.
 Every Tuesday, old and young enjoy the old time charm Of Square Sets, Polkas, Waltzes and modern tunes. Irv HintE Farmers playing.
 ! Always popular, the Saturday night dances at the Ritz are weekly events where friends gather and dance to the slnoth rhythms of the Cast Ritz orchestra under the di- rection of Ronny Rommel and his sweet trumpet, with Isabelle sing ing the current love songs. Tween dances, one strolls on the beauti. full Starlight Promenade overlook ing Long Island Sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
THOUSANDS ENJOY
 UNIQUE RAILROAD
Lake COmpOunce's Latest Addition to Amusement
 Area We'll Received

The Gillette Railroad. designed and built by the late William Gil- lette, and used by him as hobby on his spacious estate at Hadlyme, Connecticut, has really gone to work at Lake Compounce. Since it's de- dication on May G., over 1000 peo- pie have availed themselves of the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenic ride around the lake which is about a mile long. and for the most part follows the road that used to be a favorite drive in the old horse and buggy days,
 The railroad, however, leaves the road in two places; along the north shore 1t is trestled over the water and again through gorge on the west shore. Throughout the entire tree-embowered route of the former Indian path, one gets a grand view of the vast rock formations on the mountainside, and from the east shore a panoramic view of the mountain itself. As 1t approaches the home stretch, the little train roars through tunnel which gives an added thrill to the ride.
 Lake Compounce is now open Thursday and Friday nights and each Saturday and Sunday after noon and evening until Memorial Day when the regular summer schedule goes into effect. Special features include dancing Thursday nights to the polkas and modern tunes of Johnny Solek's orchestra and Saturday nights to the music of Gus Weber's orchestra. Roller skating Thursday through Sunday nights with matinee session Sum day and free band concerts each Sunday afternoon from to o'clock provide recreation and en- tertainment in addition to the many rides and amusement devices that may be enjoyed at Compounce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

have their greatest opportunity so far.
 Regulars in the cast include Rob- ert Benchley, Chill wills, Grant Mitchell, Douglas Fowley and Mar to Linden.
 On the same program is another smash hit "fiot Rhythm" merry musical comedy with talented cast of stage and radio performers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
HEP BAND MAKES
 PARK CITY DEBUT
GeOrgie Auld Brings Fla. nous Orchestra Sunday
 Night to Bridgeport

Toronto 0eogrie Aud, who staarted life as Q ''legit" musician and turned "hep," comes to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport, sun- day. May Fist, with his celebrated radlO orchestra.
 Formerly featured soloist with Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, QeorRie Is the idol of millions and is reputed to be one of the greatest musicians in the country. When Shaw left his band at the Lincoln,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP

Phyllis Thaxter's greatest fan is a Supreme Court Judge in Maine. He is Judge Sidney Thaxter. her father who writes her long letters of en- couragement and advice.
 Climaxing a triumphant ten weeks personal appearance at San Francisco's Bal Tabarin. Metro GoldEyn- Mayors Latin- American baritone Carlos Ramirez has re- turned to Hollywood.
 Donna Reed, M-G-M actress, spent three days last week auto graphing i,5O0 pictures of herself, to be given away at the world premiere in Charlotte. N. C., of See Here, Private Hargroye" in which she plays opposite Robert Walker.
 George Sanders, who looks as for mldabie of screen as on, has a very peaceful hobby: astronomy. The &C., tor, now in M-G-M's "The Picture Of Dorian Gray" currently is spend ing his evenings building a tele- scope.
 Lucille Bremen. whose hobby is ceramics. keeps busy modelling clay rnricatures of the cast of Meet Me ln st. Louis" She has turned her portable dressing-room into a stu- dio and works between shots on the Dicture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-19

Carole Lands has been borrow. cd by RKO Radio from Twentieth Century-Fox for a feminine lead with Pat O'Brien, George Murphy and Gloria Holden in Having Won. derful Crime, screen version of the Craig Rice mystery best seller.
The century voice., 1944-03-01
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

1t merry crowd that slipped at the pretty home
oil Mr. and Mrs I. J. I1uddleson IT,. enjoy surprise
birthday party given honor of Mr. uddeston his lovely
wife on Thursday evening. March 2 1o44
Carefully and tactully, Mrs Huddleston arranged the
party and all guests Except who to entertain
the honoree until the proper hour present when the
honoree and his arrived After the burst of laughter
died away and the of honors shock surprise subsidized
the party interested themselves in game OF okena which
ended with Mr.. d. w. Lindsey. highest winner
The guests then retired the dining room and after
singing Happy Birthday To You delicious supper of
baked chicken white potato salad lettuce English peas hot
buered rolls stuffed olives cake cold drinks were
ed from the dining table which beautiful birthday cake
with Severa lighted candles as center decorator
Those enjoying the occasion Mesdames Mabel Woods
Henrene Wburn Ethel Brooks Eliza Iuddeston Cleopatra
l. McNee Louise Miller Misses Omega Gooden, Ruby webb
Emma lean Lane, Mr. d. W. Lindsey and DR. and Mrs. r. W.
The century voice., 1944-03-01

Rev J. j. Morant of Ncksburg, Mississippi his
from Birmingham Alabama where attended Bshop's
Conference, stopped in Greenwood and guest at Sun
day Service Turner'S Chapel A. NJ E. Church. preached
the morning and evening services this Sunday Rev
Moran excellent and frey speaker and the
gregaon for morning and evening services testified that their
hearts burned within while he talked bv the wav"
The century voice., 1944-03-01
Editor Has Busy Birthday

March ?, 1914 the birthday of l. J. Huddleson. Jr,
Editor OF The Century oce and contrary the old say
ng-that birthday pleasure day-the Editor quite
busy working in the interest of the Red Cross Relief Cam
pagn the first meeting of Red Cross workers having
called March ?.
The century voice., 1944-03-01
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Announcement made of the marriage of Miss ENia M.
Shortridge Mr. O. ID. Wesbrook The ceremony quiet
y performed by Rev f. NJ. Smith pastor of Bethel A.ME.
Church. Mr. Westroo has been employed Perrys Barber
Shop for number of years
Mrs. Westbrooks home is in Indianola, but for year
The century voice., 1944-03-01
The Century Burial Association Covers Mississippi To

she has been employed the Yazoo Clinic and Hos
pital of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Westbrook are living at
present, in the home of Mrs Emma Williams 219 Fourth
Street
The century voice., 1944-03-01

Mr. Wadde Jones OF this city who has been in Chicago
for the past year. the army branch of service Mrs
ones and little daughter staying with her mother
Mrs. Lucy Lee on Third Street.
The century voice., 1944-03-01

Mrs. Lnne B. Willis and little daughter, Mary Ellen
of Jackson here recently be with her brother ackso
Davis the OF his induction in the army Davis is
Pvt. Jackson Davis of Fort Bennng Georgia.
The century voice., 1944-03-01
SOCIETY T

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Walker, OF Buffalo, New York were
visitors in the home of DR. and Mrs Arthur Berry
Fifth Street They accompanied home by Mr. Walkers
sister, Miss Zela Walker, who will be here until Spring
The century voice., 1944-03-01

Harrison, Jr Many tokens Oh
honoree.
The Womens Federation Clt
the beautiful home of Mrs Naomi
Street 1t was a social meeting and
ed the amusements; Pokena and Chi
greater interest and prizes were glvenn
games. Mrs Henrene Wilburn won
shared the enjoyment: Mesdames
McGee. Emma Burnett and Eliza Huddlest
ton and Mrs. Bell made few brief, but il
A plate of delicious chicken salad, potato cl
crackers and cookies along with cold so1
joyed by all present
Evening star., 1944-04-16
Anyone can get delicious lighter cakes that
stay fresh longer

"But the big thrills when
you cut your lovely light cake
an the family tastes it
What a triumph! An here's
a special tip if your family's
small-Spry cakes made my
easy new way stay fresh an
moist lots longer. Try Spry
an my chocolate cake today.
Save scarce, high-point butter
for table use only.