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Evening star., 1945-12-01
Local Drama GROUPS

ton scene. This months offering
will be outward Bound" which will
be presented at the Wardman Park
Theater the nights of December 13,
IA and Is.
The cast includes several players
familiar to followers of the local
drama, among them Charles Grun-
well, recently returned from over
seas and still the property of the
Army; AL Geyer, who just appeared
in the Catholic University produc-
ton of "The LIAR" and J. P. Wright,
who was active for three seasons
with the Washington Civic Theater.
Others will be Dorothy -Rostov,
graduate of the Yale drama school
and ProvincetoWn veteran; Kather-
inc Andrews, who worked with the
Vassar experimental theater; Eileen
White, local radio actress; Herbert
Bartlett, Edward Miller and Jerry
Strong. Mr.. Strong is a local radio
announcer, making his first Wash
ington stage appearance.
X X X \
The Falls Church Community
Theater will present the popular
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Bette Davis Married
In Simple Ceremony

By the Associated Press.
RIVERSIDE, Calf, Dec. bette
Davis, screen star, was married
yesterday to William Grant Sherry
an artist seven years her Junior, in
a ceremsny at historic Mission Inn
Despite her many years as an &C
tress, she seemed quite nervous.
This is altogether different" the
thrice-wed star confessed as she
started up the aisle with her new
stepfather, Robert Woodbury. Palmer
of Boston, who married Bette s
mother in nearby Palm Springs last
week.
Miss Davis, 81, was attended only
by her sister, Mrs. Barbara Peloram
OF Laguna Beach. Mr.. Sherry sea
and landscape painter and a former
Navy pharmacists mate, was at
tended by a friend, Seymour Fox OF
Laguna. Mr.. Sherry's home also is
in Laguna, and it was there that he
and Miss Davis met at a party in
September.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Francis c. Ellis of the
Riverside Congregational Church
The brides uncle, Rev. Paul Gordon
Favor, who originally was scheduled
to oficiate before Bishop w. Ber-
trand Stevens of Los Angeles banned
the rites in an Episcopal Church at
Laguna, was present but did not
assist.
A reception followed the cere-
mony. after which the newlyweds
left for Mr. Palmer's Smoke Tree
ranch at Palm Springs.
From there they will go to Mexico
City for premiere of Miss Davis
picture, 'The Corn Is Green" re-
turning to Hollywood by way of
New Hampshire, to spend Christmas
at the actress Butternut farm.
Evening star., 1945-12-01

Shakespearean fame derives from
his long association as director of
the famous Stratford-on-Avon Tep-
ertory Theater in England. The
other will be Actor Romney Brent,
who also is member of the cast
in addition to his directoral duties.
In another department, balance
is struck, however, in that double
duty is performed by one man. The
one man is Stewart CLANCY. He is
the creator of not merely the pro-
duction's sets but also its costumes.
Tickets for the play will go on
sale at the National on Monday. 1t
is booked locally for two weeks.
4
A limited number of Washington
mans will not have to wait for War;
ner Bros showing of Burma Vic
tory" the official British documen-
tary picture which rebuts Warmers
earlier controversial collective Bur-
ma" The picture will be shown to
an invited audience at the Depart
ment OF Interior auditorium on De-
cember IL under the sponsorship of
H. M. Minister Harold Butler.
The picture will be distributed ma
tionally at later released date by
Warner Bros.
"a Diary for Timothy" another
British Minister of Information film,
will be shown with Burma Victory
produced by Col. David Macdonald,
known for his earlier dramatic
Desert Victory"
! \ X
Among the less consequential of
the rumors Seeping through the city
yesterday was one that Milton Berle
would step out of his role in Spring
in BRAZIL at the end of it's Balti-
more run. Company attaches denied
any knowledge of such an intention
on Berle's part. 1t was pointed out
that the performer has run-of-
the-play contract which may be
broken only by mutual consent of
Berle and the producers, whose re-
lations have not always been AMIGA
BILE ever since the production took
to the road October l with an eye
to a quick New York opening.
The New York opening, if any, is
considerably removed from an early
date under the present itinerary
which calls for a wide detour to
Chicago. Rumors of the production s
closing also are denied.
X
All is harmonious again between
his majesty's government in Eng
land and Billy Rose The former
has granted Rose permission to
bring his production of Carmen
Jones" to England after first deny
ing him the labor permit necessary
for alien performers.
Roses press department modestly
ascribes the change of policy to the
dudgeon of the American press
which shared the masters dudgeon
that English actors were permitted
in this country without question.
And at those prices, too.
The production will remain In this
country until mid-April, journey
thereafter to England.
Evening star., 1945-12-01

thriller, "Ghost Train" at Fairfax
High School next Tuesday night and
at Madison School, in Falls Church
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights. The Tuesday per-
formance at Fairfax is to be part
Of the Victory Bond drive.
The cast Of the comedy-thriller
will include Betty Kelly, Eileen Cur
rier, Betty Davis, Winifred Likar
Harvey Davis, Edmond Veitch
Glenn Wells, Acors Thompson, David
Pratt, j. o. Martin and Compton
Marsters. Florenz HIM is directing
X X X +
The Actors Guild Of Wilson
Teachers College, a new organiza-
ton, will present 1.-THE Little Town
of Bethlehem" play in three acts
the evening of December IA at the
college auditorium.
X X 4 X
The Mount Vernon Players, hav-
ing recently completed "The Shoe
makers Holiday" will next take up
'The Funeral, or Grief a la Mode -
That is the late Restoration satire
by Richard Steele (of Addison and
Steele fame). 1t is scheduled for
January IA to 26, inclusive.
Evening star., 1945-12-01
BY HARRY MACARTHUR.

Among those on whom the war
worked one of it's lesser havocs by
creating a manpower shortage were
the towns drama groups. Many a
young leading man suddenly found
himself with more important things
than play-acting to occupy his time.
We have not heard of any play
group forced to resort to girls
school tactics, dressing husky lassies
in hero's clothing, but these past few
years have ben lean ones in the local
drama field.
Things are different now, of
course, with the lads returning to
have time for acting as hobby and
this season now under way ought to
be the brightest one we have had for
some time. At least it looks from
this vantage point of December / as
If considerable activity is afoot.
There is. for instance, the Jarvis
Repertory Theater, which has hopes
of presenting play monthly this
season and eventually becoming a
permanent fixture on the Washing
Evening star., 1945-12-01


Anger Associates, in radio, vaude-
vile and theater production and
booking activities.
Anger's local connections, how
ever, will not be dissolved by his new
arrangement. He will maintain his
residence locally and within the
next few days will announce an as
sociation with one of the outstand-
ing local cinema houses.
Revelation of Anger's plans was
made yesterday at a luncheon given
in his honor by Warner Bros. eXecu-
tives at the Club Duet.
At present one of the biggest
businesses of the Rosen agency is
handling the talent in Broadway's
newest musical hit, Are You With
It?"
Topflight among the agency's tai
ent represented in that production
is the newest male comedy sensa-
ton, Lew Parker, who dominated
the enthusiastic reviews which the
musical received both on the road
and at its New York opening.
THE funny thing about Parker" !"
Anger says, lis that every one in
show business is asking where the
comedian has been all their lives.
Radio wants him, Hollywood wants
him, in fact. every one wants him
He has been kicking around for
years, a very funny fellow, looking
for job in radio, the movies, or on
the stage. Now there is not enough
of Parker to supply the demand.
Show business is like that
That is one of the major reasons
why Harry Anger likes show busi-
ness.
X X X X
Among it's other distinctions, the
Theater Guilds production of
Shakespeare's "The Winters Tale
will have two directors. One of
them will be B. Iden Payne, whose
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Women's Bureau Expert
Talks on South America

Latin American women, particu-
liarly in Peru. are showing increas-
ing interest in their governments
and are coming of age politically" !"
an expert of the Women's Bureau
Of the Labor Department reported
here yesterday after a tour OF
South America.
Miss Mary Cannon told fellow
staff members at the Commerce De-
partment auditorium that Peru has
four woman Mayors. several woman
City Council members and soon may
permit women to vote. She also
visited Chile and Uruguay, where
women are beginning to exert
united pressure for adequate en-
forcement of labor, pricing and So
cial security laws" she said.
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Wife Divorces Franklin
Writer of Soma Hits
BY the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
RENO, New, Dec. Jimmy
Franklin, writer Of popular songs
was divorced here yesterday by
Blanche Franklin, wealthy Pasa-
dena society woman. The divorce
was granted a few hours after the
suit was filed.
Mrs. Franklin charged extreme
cruelty and asked restoration of her
former name of Blanche Skinner
Adams. Mr.. Franklin is author of
Rain, Rain, Go Away" and other
song hits.
The Franklins were married
secretly at Yuma, Ariz., Septem-
Der 10.
Build up the family nest egg with
Victory Loan Bonds. They are
equivalent to cash on hand, yet they
nav a good rate of interest.
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Where and When
Current Theoter Attractions
and Time of Showing

Stage.
National-"Spring in Brazil: 2::30
and $3.50 pm.
Catholic University 20 Electra: ::
$3.50 pm.
Screen.
Capitol-"Our Vines Have Tender
Grapes: II am, 1:50, ABS, 7:20
and 1905 pm. Stage shows: /, $50,
6:35 and 800 pm.
Columbia-"Guest Wife: 11:40
am, lao, $40, $40, TAO and $40
pm.
Earle-"Too Young to Know"
11:25 am, 1:30, $40, $50, 7:55, 1905
pm. and 1915 am.
Keith's-"The Spanish Main:
11:35 am, 1875, 1886, 5:35, 7:35 and
9:35 pm
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 2:20
Ais, and $50 pm.
Little "Col. Blimp":: II am,
12:45, 2:25, 4:10, $50, TAO and GAS
pm.
Metropolitan - Love Letters:
II am, ITO, 3:20, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55
pm. and 1905 am.
Palace-"Week End at the Wal
dorf": 11:10 am, las, 4:20, 6:55
and $50 pm.
Pix-"Hold Back the Dawn: 2:45
6:10, 9:20 pm. and 1885 am.
Trans-Lux-News and shorts, con-
tinuous from 10 am.
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Pa. Ave. al 7fh Sc.

0YMH Pa. Ave. al IN Sc.
Ass" FIR. $500. Not. I Pm.
Parking Space Available to Patrons.
Today Only - ZACHARY SCOTT.
BETTY FIELD in THE SOUTH
ERNER" At 1:20, 1925, sac, T:35,
$40. Get Your Name in Our Victory
Bowl You May Receive a Valuable
Evening star., 1945-12-01

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SS~Vs GE. $500. Mef. I P.M.
Today Only-G AIRY COOPER,
MADELINE CARROLL in NORTH
WEST MOUNTED POLICE" At 80,
4:05, 6:45, $50. Get Your Name in
Our Victory Bowl. You May Re-
ceiye a Valuable Prize
Evening star., 1945-12-01
1880 c ST. NE.

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Today Only-JOHN MACK BROWN
At .. 4:35, S:25. D o r o r H Y
LAMOUR, WILLIAM HOLDEN in
THE FLEETS M (Reissue). At
3:s0. 6:05, 9:45. Extra-Laush
Hour. One Full Hour of Cartoons
and Comedies. At /, 7:25.. Get
Evening star., 1945-12-01

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JONES' At /, 2:40, 4:25, 6:10,
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Victory Bowl. You May Receive .
Valuable Prize
Evening star., 1945-12-01

KENNEnY Kennedy Mr.. @.h NV.
SAAAsNAOA RA. $500. Mot. I Pm.
Parking Space Available to Patrons.
| Today Only - WILLARD PARKER,
| ANITA LOUISE in 'FIGHT TING
| GUARDSMAN. At 1:15. $40. 5:25,
| 7:30, 9:35 Get Your Name in Our
Victory Bowl. You May Receive .
| Valuable Prize
Evening star., 1945-12-01
Anger Enters New York Post,
Retaining Connection Here
BY JAY CARMODY.

Theatrical production nationally recognized
will
stage shows in Washington for
the little with
taste will move back to New York ar-me basis produc
activities
He will be associated with Matty wlknown a
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1945-09-15
Mrs. Lena Weiss
Passes Away

Funeral services for Mrs. Lena
Weiss, 70, who died Tusday
morning in a hospital here were
held at the Estes-Krauss Funeral
Home, Rabbi David Panitz Of
ficiating.
Burial was in the Jewish Cen
ter Cemetery.
Mrs. Weiss was a member of
the Jewish Center, the Hadassah
and the Hebrew Ladies Shelter
ing Aid Society.
She is survived by her husband,
Max Weiss; three daughters, Mrs.
Hattie Silverberg, Mrs. Sarah
Robinson and Mrs. Pearl Safer,
all of Jacksonville; three sons,
Samuel Katz, New York City, and
Harry and Hyman Katz, Jackson
vile, and several grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1945-09-15

To Pierre Van Passen whose
mother died in Nazi concentra-
ton camp in Holland. His "Days
of Our Years" was on the Nazi
blacklist, with grave consequences
for anyone caught reading it. A
bronze plaque has been placed by
the mayor of liberated Gorcum,
in Holland, on the house where
Pierre was born. His forthcom-
ing book, Earth Could Be Fair, y
is set in Gorcum
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1945-09-15
B'NAI BIRTH DISTRICT HEAD
SPEAKS IN TEMPLE VESTRY

Jesse Fine, president of the
Fifth District of B'nai Birth, was
guest speaker at the Jackson
vile lodge on Tuesday, Septem-
Der 18th, in the Temple vestry.
Speaking on membership, Mr..
Fine told of numerous ways he
has used successfully in building
up a substantial group in Balti-
more. He urged that a vigorous
membership drive be started in
this area.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1945-09-15
The Letter B
B'NAI BIRTH
1908 K Street, N. W.
rrAnn n q


Washington l, D. c.
Oldest and largest NatiOI,
Jewish Service OrganiZatis
September 5, is
Maj. Isadore Moscovitz
The Southern Jewish Weekly
P. o. Box 9O3
Jacksonville, Florida
Dear Maj. Moscovitz:
We are happy to learn of
return to civilian life, and
you are once again resuming /
work on The Southern Je
Weekly. Good luck and be
wishes to you.
Cordially yours,
Bernard Postal,
National Director
Information
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Scout Troop "A In Anniversary

Boy Scout Troop A of the Im- maculate Conception Church cele- brated its fourth anniversary yes terday. Parents and friends were invited and enjoyed the events of the evening. After the opening cere- monies lead by Scoutmaster James F. Kenny, District Commissioner Maurice Liston made the award of Star Scout to James Halpin and Life Scout to James J. Kenny and William Fogarty. At Camp Matta- tuck a few weeks ago a Cook -O-Ree was held two of the I-C patrols took part in this contest and both came out with first honors, awards for this were accepted by the patrol leaders, Donald Earth for the Flaming Arrow and William Fogarty of the Owl Patrol. John Woods, chairman of the troop committee. presented a first class advancement pin to Richard Knightly and a Second class to James Sweeney. Merit Badges for Poioneering and Civics to William Fogarty and Cook ing to Robert Tryon. The boys en- tertained withs an indoor camp fire and songs. The closing number was Candle Light Investiture for four new scouts. Edward Doolan, Charles Sullivan, Thomas Misset and Mar cellino Lavorgna. The scouts Of troop N will participate in the paper salvage drive being held Sunday, Dec. g, from a. m. till 12 noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
 SIonderCose Recorded Yet
 Complete vindication
 For Defendants Evident

No appeal has been filed in Su- perior Court as yet from the defen- dants' verdict returned by a jury last Tuesday in the slander, false Imprisonment and assault suit brought by Mrs. Celia Mednick of Waterbury against two operators of an A & P store at 300 North Main street and the A & P.
 The plaintiff had 4 hours in which to file a motion to set aside the verdict, but such papers were not filed. According to court pro- cedure, she has two weeks from the date of the verdict in which to file an appeal, based on the judges charge or other trial factors, to the State Supreme Court.
 Ordinarily, however, a motion to set aside the verdict is the basis for an appeal in civil actions.
 The jury,s verdict in effect conn., pletely exonerated Eugene and Dorothy Ropelewski, husband and wife who are managers of the store, of any blame for an incident which occurred May IT at the store.
 The plaintiff claimed that she was was accused of stealing bluing, The defendant-operators claimed they followed an A & P rule in detaining her to pay for the bluing, which the customer later dropped to the floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
6 6Appeoring For BorExoms Martin Dunn, John J.
 0'Connor of Waterbury
 On List

On December 10th, a hearing is to be held, by the New Haven Coun- ty Committee on Recommendations for Admission to the Connecticut Bar, on the applications of six more candidates who have applied for ad- mission to the Bar of this State un- der Rule 8A of the Rules of Superior Court, which rule was recently adop- ted by the Judges, permitting under certain conditions qualified grad uates of approved law schools who have served with the Armed Forces of the United States to make appli- cation for admission to the Bar of the State of Connecticut, without examination.
 At the same time will be heard the petition for reinstatement of Martin J. Dunn, former city official of Waterbury, as an attorney of the Bar of this State.
 All the applicants have been sum- moned to appear before the Commit tee for interviews. Any information concerning these applicants will be very much appreciated and may be submitted to David L. Daggett, 2O5 Church street, New Haven, Connec- ticut, chairman of the committee.
 The names and addresses of all applicants to appear are as follows:
 Francis Michael Divilio, 258 Frank lin street, New Haven, Conn; Martin J. Dunn, 303 Dwight street, Water vile, Conn; Anthony E. Grillo, 85 Wilmot road, Hamden, Conn. {; Thomas w. Curran, 396 Hunting ton street, New Haven, Conn; Thomas c. Mason, 25 West Elm street, New Haven, Conn; John J. OConnor, Jr., 85 Fairlawn avenue, Waterbury. Conn.,; Humbert M. Orio, 3l Leete street, West Haven, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Autos Without Chains Banned byNewRu
 State, Local Police Authorized 10 Force Cars
 of Highway Until Properly Equipped

COHAmlSSlOner or MOtOr VehlcleS Elmer s. Watson has issued re- vision of former ruling regarding the use of chains by all motor ve- hicleS operating under certain en- ergency weather conditions. AS stated in the ruling, the purpose is to obtain maximum movement of essential traffic under adverse weather conditions in the interest of public health and public safety and to prevent the destruction of or damage to motor vehicles.
 Commissioner Watson states that it is unfair to the motorist who is properly equipped to operate to be delayed by a traffic jam caused by 8 vehicle or vehicles in the travelled portion of the roadway which cannot proceed. This also greatly flinders the normal plow- ing and sanding operation designed to keep the roads open.
 The Commissioner of State Police Edward J. Hickey has agreed to en- force the provisions of this ruling on the state highways. However, since uninterrupted travel through the State of Connecticut cannot be maintained unless the provisions of this ruling are enforced by the local police and others in authority on roads and streets not under the jurisdiction of state officials, he urges the cooperation of all such persons in this effort to provide maximum movement of essential traffic under emergency conditions.
 The recommendation and ruling follows:
 1. ''In the interest of public health and safety, to avoid delay in transportation, to prevent the des- truction of or damage to motor vehicles, and in accordance with the provision of section 1613 of the Gen. eral Statutes of Connecticut, which empowers the Commissioner to make and alter regulations, 1t is hereby ruled that
 (a) Essential equipment for the safe operation of motor vehicles shall be provided and used and cahins or other similar devices shall be installed on the tires of all motor vehicles operating under emergency weather conditions whenever the use of such devices and equipment is essential for the safe and sure movement of such vehicles over the area or location in which such en- ergency conditions exist.
 (b) It is urged that the state and local police, in order to provide for an unobstructed movement of vehicles properly equipped, shall de- tain at suitable locations outside of the critical area or location all such vehicles which, in the opinion of the police officer, are for any reason not properly equipped to proceed through the critical area or location. The detained vehicles should not be permitted to proceed until such time as they are properly equipped or conditions in the location or area are changed so that, in the opinion of the police officer, it is safe for the detained vehicle to proceed.
 2. Ruling issued January 3, 1945 on this same subject is hereby re- voked."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Lt.CoI.Hicock SeesGeneroI
 Personally Invited
 To MacArthur's Office

It. Col. Percy M. Hicock, division al chaplain of the 81st Division and formerly of Waterbury was recent invited guest of General Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo, his relatives here have been informed by recent letter.
 MacArthur invited the clergyman when he learned that he had been pastor of the Chicopee Falls, Mass, Methodist church near the old Mac Arthur homestead.
 The clergyman writes:
 On the above date, I presented myself at the palatial offices of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in Tokyo. He had invited me as former pastor of the Chicopee Falls Methodist Church, for he wanted to inquire about the old Macarthur homestead in that city, which has since been dedicated as memorial. Also, since I had married into the same Chi copee Falls family as that of his mother, he wanted to make inquiries about members of his family
 He first spoke about the happy ending of the war. and expressed his thankfulness that his troops did not finally have to assault this Japanese stronghold. He commented on the high achievement of the 81st Division of which I have been chap lain these war years, and intrusted me with his personal message to our division commander and to our sol- dierS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
 Will Be Cut

Washington, Dec. 8. (UP)-The Surplus Property Administration recommended to Congress today that 13 government-owned magne- sium plants be limited to partial production or placed in stand by condition.
 Government-o owned plants met 90 per cent of the nations peak war time need for magnesium, SPA said, but privately owned plants have sufficient capacity to meet peace time demands for the metal.
 The government owned plants have capacity of 293,000 tons of magnesium annually while the three privately owned plants have a capa- city of 30,000 tons. Government in- vestment in the plants Is almost 1870, GOO, 900.
 SPA recommended that govern ment plants with a total capacity of 97,000 tons be held in partial production or standby status. They include: New England Lime Go. plant, Canaan, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-08
Deadlock In LoborDispute
 Plume & Atwood
 EmpIoyes Remain fOut'

A deadlock remained today in the CIO-Plume & Atwood dispute, and no decision to return to work has been made by the striking employees of the Thomaston and Waterbury divisions.
 The Thomaston CIO locals mem- bership was scheduled to meet Mon- day morning at 10 o'clock to plan further action.
 Commissioner William Truax, na- tional conciliator, meanwhile was reported making arrangements for further conferences between labor and management groups.
 The dispute arose when the com- pany changed operation of 8 draw bench machine in Thomaston so that two instead of three operators would work on 1t. Charles Dids- bury, president of the Thomaston local and operator of the machine, was discharged after he objected to the change. Thomaston workers walked out Tuesday, and Water bury workers, yesterday, in protest to the company's action.