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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
BY ERSKNE JOHNSON NEA Staff Cnrresnnndent

Hollywood, July 20-A young fel- low named Don DeFore clicked so well with movie fans as one of. Joan Fontaine's lovers in The Affairs of Susan" that his movie boss, Hal Wallis, immediately elevated him to etardoni.
 It took just one picture to &C., complish what Don has been trying to accomplish for the last Il years, proving again that moviemakers don't know a good thing when they see 1t.
 Overnight sensation? Hell, no" said Don, whose profile reminds you of Errol Flynn. "I've been try ing to get somewhere in this town since 1884. I've played everything except potted palm"
 Movie fans who discovered" Don DeFore, Cedar Rapids, Ia, boy in ''The> Affairs of Susan," have been seeing him in scores of pictures. He would play a minor role or two, get discouraged and then go to New York for play.
 Warner Bros. fired him once be- cause the casting office said people couldn't understand him when he talked because he had.a double chin After that rebuff, he hied himself back to New York and was mild hit in "The Male Animal"
 GETS ANOTHER CHANGE
 Gu the strength of the play, War ner Bros, re-hired him.
 But again nothing important hap pened to him at Warmers and he moved over to 10th Century Fox. Fox changed his name to Don De Forrest, give him a crew haircut and cast him as a big, dumb police man opposite Lynn Bari in we Go Fast"
 "The picture" Don remembers grimiy, twas so bad they gave it a sneak-release. Three of my friends who happened to see 1t didn't even recognize me-"
 So back to Broadway he went.
 There were no jobs in Broadway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20

this time SC Don and some pals got together and staged their own play, Where Do We Go From Here?" The run was short. But from there he went into Sailor Beware" which ran for nine months. This time an MGM talent scout saw Don and said:
 You're sensational. Where have you been all my life?"
 '.In Hollywood, sneered Don. dis appearing in pictures
 BACK TO HOLLYWOOD
 So back to Hollywood came Don with a nice MGM contract and a bride. Marion Holmes, young lady who had been singing in the Bis marck Hotel in Chicago.
 But Don's life at Metro was much the same as 1t had been at Warner Bros. and Fox.
 Finally. MGM fired him.
 ''That settled it." Don told us. "I made up my mind I was through with Hollywood for eood. I started packing again and my agent called up and said Hal Wallis wanted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
.BLOODON THE SUN
 AT LOEW'S POLL.
James Cagney Makes Comeback in Tangle With
 Jap Agents

Now playing at the Loew-Poli theater is the swift-paced, exciting drama, Blood on the Sun. Fro- duced by William Cagney, the film co-stars dynamic James Cagney and the lovely Sylvia Sidney, who makes a triumphant return t6 the screen after a protracted absence.
 Jimmy Cagney runs true to form in his latest starring picture, in which he plays the fightin'est Tank ever to hit the Japs until Mae Arthur came along. Jimmy again appears in his favorite role-as the managing editor of an English language newspaper in Tokyo, he discovers the infamous "Tanaka Memorial-the Jap ''Mein Kampf' and discloses it's startling contents to the outside world.
 Jimmy first flashes or the screen in a judo match which sets the tone for what is to follow. Judo is the Japanese form of wrestling and Jimmy had to learn 1t for several of the big scenes in the film. After the initial shot showing his judo battle, he goes along for sevreal se- quences without punching anybody on the nose. Then he gets into a rough and tumble brawl with two Jap police official, tossing one of them through a window. The gentle Cagney of Yankee Doodle Dandy" and Johnny Come Lately" has dis appeared. The old battler from "An- gels With Dirty Faces" is back.
 Miss Sidney also shares most Of Cagney's adventures in the film, helping him smuggle out of Japan copy of the infamous Tanaka Memorial, the Nip plan for world conquest which was followed exact- ly in the present war, even includ- ing the sneak attack on Pearl Har- bor. Miss Sidney's wardrobe was de- signed by Michael Woulfe and was very elaborate, to fit the exotic role of the Eurasian girl she was play ing.
 Supporting Miss Sidney and MT. Cagney in Blood On The Sun" are Porter Hall, John Emery, Robert Armstrong, Wallace Ford, Rosemary De Camp and John Halloran.
 Plus a second big hit on the same program, "Hitchhike to Happiness" a sparkling musical with Al Pearce, Dale Evans and Brad Taylor taking turns at the wheel. It's a vehicle load of laughter. melody and rom- ance about back stage adventures off
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
In'HoIIywood

I test me for a role in "The Affairs of Susan" I said okay, but I'm still going to New York. I made the test and the next doy I left town. was all set to do "The Nasty Heart" on Broadway when my agent called up and said, Don, you've got the part. You're in I didn't believe it until Wallis got on the phone"
 The role was the break he had been waiting Il years for. The fan mail started pouring in and now he'll be starred in Wallis new movie, You Came Along"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20

lipstick, needn't and be discarded. Clean dust particles with . piecs of tissue and light a burner on the gas stove and turn it to medium height. Release the lipstick to its full length in the open containez and pass it swiftly above the flame, rolling it at the same time between your fingers. Allow it to cool and you again have a new smooth stlr- face. For the little bits melt and press into flat container and use with lpstick brush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
SALVAGE OLD LIPSTICK

There is much needless waste in
 lipsticks at time when there should be no waste" This state ment came from raven haired Gail Russell, who just returned to Para mount afte "a three week hospital tour. She went On, that uncovered stick that was dropped and acci- dentally broken in two, and the little bits that are left in the con- tainer after we have used the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
BACK IN UNIFORM

Immediately upon completing his directorial chores on the Hal Wallis Production You Came Along" Par amount director John Farrow was placed on the active list by the Canadian Navy, with the rank of It. Commander. He departed for special assignment overseas imme- diately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
FAN MAIL

Most of the fan letters received by Bill Edwards, currently appear ing in Paramount's "Our Hearts Were Growing Up," are from tall girls who say they admire him be- cause he doesn't give them an in- feriority complex. Edwards height is six foot five inches. He's one of Hollywood's talleSt leading men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
STUDIO SCHOOLING

Director Lewis Allen of Para mounts "The Unseen" starring Joel McCrea, Gail Russell and Herbert Marshall. studied film production for two years under sponsorship of B. G. De Sylva before he directed his first picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
s. F. DEMANDS PREMIERE

San Francisco civic organizations are bombarding Paramount with re- quests that the world premiere of 'The ell-Groomed Bride, star ring Ray Midland, Olivia de Havil- land and Sonny Tufts, be staged in the Bay City, where the entire ac- ton of the comedy-drama takes place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20

entire family. Put 1t on your list of films to see.
 The companion feature on this first-run, twin-hit bill is M-G-M new thrill and chill romance, "Be- twitched," which features Phyllis Thaxter (the heroine of Seconds Over Tokyo") Edmund Gwenn, Horace McNally and Minor Watson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
RETURNS TO DUTIES

Robert Cummings has just com- pleted his role as a returned army flyer in the Hal Wallis Production You Cme Aalong" at Paramount and is again an active pilot in- structor at Mira Loma Flight Academy in California, from where he was released to make the film.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP
SHE WON'T CLIP

Helen walker, star with Fred Mac Murray in Paramount's Murder, Ee says" is one player who won't keep a scrapbook. She had her fill of cutting and pasting during three months of filing clippings for the advertising department of New York shirt company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20

Broadway. It has a logical story about colorful people in a modern setting.
 Be sure to put this show at the top of your movie shopping list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
MAY TURN PRODUCER

Joel McCrea is considering sev- eral offer to head his own produc- ton unit, while working his 1,500- acre cattle ranch at Moorpark, Calf. His latest role was the title part in Paramount's Technicolor production, The Virginian."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20

A tractor driver at Wainfleet England, unearthed an urn contains ing 415 silver coins dating from A. D. 946 and worth $6 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7hedeys

SICNE HASSO ,ENIERTAINs. George Raft listens to piano solo by his pretty costar between scenes of "Johnny Angep at RK0 Radio, where
 Claire Trevor also has top role.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
After Dark
News and Comment of the Night Clubs
Trade Marx Registered o. g. patent once

Schoeneman, President Truman,s
new administrative assistant.
To date Glen Echo's band leader,
Paul Kahn, has picked these songs
as the seasons best: "I Guess FIJI
Hang My Tears Out to Dry" Moon
Over Vermont" and Hes Home
For a Little While" Eva Noel,
violinist of Club 400, is planning
on a South American way trip be-
fore long. Reason is secret, but
it has something to do with Cupid.
Judy Gaye, who sings at the
Wardman, is living In hopes OF
humping into either Glare Luce or
Mrs. Eisenhower in the lobby some
night. "You know they live here" "
Judy said. A romantic angle
with a new twist from the Neptune
Room: Organ Artist Linda Johns
ton met her husband in a not too
unusual way-he complimented her
playing and politely introduced him
self. A week later, when he took
her home, he politely refused to
leave the apartment house. IT live
here" protested Mr.. Johnston. He
did, too.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
Atlantic ports between Jacksonville

Atlantic ports between Jacksonville,
Fla, and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Capt. Bishop, who became acting
director on the death Of his prede-
cessor. began his steamship career
In 1927 as q seaman, climbed to the
rank Of master, and acquired expert
ence In virtually every phase Of the
shipping industry. He lives In Free
port, Long Island, with his wife
and son.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
Bishop Is Named VISA
Atlantic Coast Director

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 15.-Appoint-
ment Of Capt. Hewlett r. Bishop as
Atlantic Coast director of the War
Shipping Administration, succeed
ing Walter w. Schwenk, who died
March IL, has been announced
by Vice Admiral Emory S. Land,
war shipping administrator
The Atlantic Coast ONCE handles
cargo and ship movement from all
Evening star., 1945-04-01

The Federation OF Citizens AsSo-
Citations, nine of its member associ-
ations and the Southeast Council
will hold their April meetings this
week. Seven groups-Forest Hills,
Manor Park, Michigan Park, Randle
Highlands, Columbia Heights, Wash
ington Highlands and Crestwood-
will meet a week later due to the
Easter holidays.
This weeks schedule follows:
Monday.
Citizens Associations OF Takoma,
ID. C.-70l5 Eighth street NV, SPIN.
Dupont Circle-Maydower Hotel, 8
pm; Wilbur s. Finch, Federation
president, to speak on his groups
activities.
Kenilworth-Kenilworth Commu-
nifty House, Ord and Kenilworth
avenue NE, 8 pm.
Progressive Citizens OF George
town-3038 N street NV, 8 pm;
Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant III, National
Capital Parks and Planning Com
mission chairman, to speak on PRO
posed Changes in the Potomac River
Above Georgetown"
Tuesday.
Fairfax Village-East Washington
Heights Baptist Church, Alabama
and Branch avenues Sc, 8 pm;
nomination Of officers.
Macarthur Boulevard-Palisades
Fieldhouse, Edmunds and Sherrier
place NV, 8 pm.
Southeast Council-Police precinct
Evening star., 1945-04-01

congenial spirit, landscapes by
Monet, Twachtman and Lawson are
on the west wall Of the larger room
adjacent. Courbet's magnificent
Rocks at Ornans" and Manet's
Spanish Ballet" are in the little
library.
Across the hall, looking more
beautiful than ever, are three dec
orative panels by Augustus Vincent
Tack, which while purely abstract are
completely understandable and do
indeed lift the spirits of the observer
by their beauty and suggestion OF
things half remembered or dreamed.
Especially is this true of the panel
with arched top hung over the
mantel in what was formerly the
dining room. The suggestion Is OF
white clouds drifting across clear
blue sky so beautifully seen and
recorded that it deeply stirs emo
ton and retains interest. Here is
fresh proof of the immutability Of
beauty with its power to delight
and heal.
In this same room Is shown a
comparatively recent addition to the
Phillips collection-a painting Of
Alpine country by Oskar Kokoschka,
a Czechoslovakian, whose manner
and viewpoint are rather similar to
those of his French colleague, Pierre
Bonnard.
When Mr.. Phillips established his
gallery as a memorial to his father
and brother it was first to prove
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Surrealist Exhibition at Crosby Gallery;
Glassware on View at OAR Museum

Church Of Mannheim, Pa, which
was erected on land Stiegel gave to
the congregation in l772 for five
shillings and "the rent Of one red
rose" to be paid "in the month Of
June yearly forever"
Col. and Mrs. Guggenheims rare
collection is called "Stiegel-type"
glass, because the product OF
Stiegel's glass house was OF such
excellence that it is difficult to
identify as having actually come
from Mannheim. 1t rivaled, imi-
tated and closely resembled glass
made in Bristol, England, IN Ger
man glass houses and elsewhere on
the continent. Some of the pieces
on view, however, are definitely
identified, because Of continuous
records of ownership since they left
StiegePs glass house.
He began with bottle and window
pane glass, but was soon turning
out a great variety Of beautiful
table ware and ornaments, tumblers
and wine glasses, decanters, cruets,
creamers and sugar bowls, syllabubs,
candlesticks, etc. They were made
of fine flint glass, clear, enameled,
tinted, engraved and expanded
nodded. Characteristic colors are
green, wine, amethyst and an un-
usually strong, deep, rich sapphire
blue, Stiegel's favorite. Uniform
color, light weight, thin texture,
brilliance of surface and beauty of
shape make this glass cherished
possession.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Guide to New Books
For Young Readers

Mystery Of the Mayan Jewels, by
Pachita Crespi and Jessica Lee
(Scribners: $1.5O-When Pachita
Crespi was little girl, the Mayan
jewels belonging to her family were
stolen. The incident suggested this
mystery story about another little
Costa Rican girl, who, on visit to
New York, talked too freely of the
jewels her father had found in the
graves of Mayan Indians. It's q
good story.
First Whisper of "The Wind in
the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame,
edited with an introduction by Els.
,peth Grahame Uippincott: $1.50)-
If you've read "The Wind" etc., you
ought to read the First Whisper"
too, for it tells how that cherished
tale Of Mole and Rat and Mr.. Toad
came to be written.
Skating Today, by M. r. Renick
(Scribners: $1.76-Don't be misled
by the title; this isn't a book on how
to ice skate. It's story Of a couple
of kids who get pair of skates for
Christmas and can't wait for the
Skating Today" sign to go up. It's
pretty good, too, and the illustra-
tons by Raymond Vartanian help.
Evening star., 1945-04-01


The Coed Club has more than $50
members, composing three groups:
The midgets, boys and girls from 10
to 13; the Juniors from IA to Is, and
seniors, 16 and over. Members are
voted into the youngest group with
the idea that they will sort OF
grow up" with the club. Small
weekly dues provide dances and
other social activities.
Once a week the boys get all
"slicked up" for the coed dance in
the gymnasium. And once a month
there's a bigger dance. with night
club atmosphere, including a floor
show put on by the members.
The co-edders have their own
dancing school, in which children
as young as S may enroll. They
learn tap dancing as we'll as the
various ballroom steps, and once a
year they present recital in East
ern High School. They have also
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Public Library
Bv Marv Mar0n,
Petworth Branch, washington Public
Library.

Library.
The recent warm weather Wash
ington has enjoyed has brought out
a profusion Of early flowers. Ounce,
forsythia and daffodils have been
delight to the eye and a goad to
the energy. Every good gardener
is impatient to get his plans beyond
the seed catalog stage and to start
to work the ground itself.
Most gardeners, whether old hands
or novices, have certain indispens-
able books they use for planning
their gardens or for meeting crises.
"The Flower Encyclopedia and Gar
dener's Guide" a new book by Al
bert E. Wilkinson, is one of these.
Daniel ]. Foley's Garden Flowers
in Color" is another. Both are IL
lustrated, comprehensive and de-
signed for easy reference. In the
crisis department is "The Plant
Doctor. by Cynthia Westcott,
The specialized advice to be found
in 'The Book of Annuals" and 'The
Book of Perennials" by Alfred c.
Hotties will be welcomed by anna
teurs.
For the non-conformist who likes
to experiment, George D. Aiken
has written Pioneering With Wild
Flowers"
ConStance Spry has included many
useful and original suggestions for
flower arrangements in her Flowers
In House and Garden" as well as
very nice photographs which she
uses to illustrate her theories.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Paul Girl Collects
.S0uvenirs From All
Parts of World
PRIZE CONTRIBUTION
Bv Julia Birchard, Is,
Paul Junior High School.

Paul Junior High School.
Rita Pittiglio, 13, of 5224 Seventh
street NV, likes to collect souve-
Mrs from all over the world. This
Paul Junior High student started
her interesting hobby with the
keepsakes her uncle sent her from
the different war zones in which he
was stationed.
From Cairo, he sent pin and
handmade pocketbook, decorated
with pictures of the tombs Of the
Pharoahs. When he was in Paris,
he sent all kinds Of perfumes and a
bracelet inscribed with the emblems
of the royal families Of France.
Besides these treasures, she also
prizes four handkerchiefs from
North Africa and a locket from
England, made from a British
crown, on which is engraved the
head of King George VI.
Rita's collection also includes
coins from Italy, Germany, France,
Mexico, Canada and North Africa.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Prizes for Best
.COntributiOns

The Junior Star awards as many
as five prizes of 81 each for the best
contributions published each week
Boys and girls Of high school age
and under are invited. to compete.
Here are the rules:
All contributions must be ORIG
INAL. Write on one side of paper
and give your name, age, address,
phone number and school. Type
written contributions must be dou-
BILE spaced. The editors choice of
winners Is final and he reserves the
right to use any contribution in
whatever form he deems advisable,
regardless Of whether 1t is awarded
q prize. Checks are mailed to the
winners the week following publica-
ton Of their work. Reporters cards
will be issued to writer's who, in the
opinion of the editor, deserve them.
No contributions will be returned.
Address The Junior Star, 727 Star
Building. Washington 4, D. G.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
A Thought for Easter

new outfit I'm going to wear for
the Easter dance at Langdon."
What about you, Lois?" asked
Jeanne, Which outfit would you
like to be sporting on Eastern"
"I think I'll be satisfied with last
years coat" was the answer. Il
didn't wear it so very much, and a
new hat is all I need to brighten
it up a bit. I just wouldn't feel
right spending lot of money this
year."
We'll, you've probably got some
big plans for Easter, anyway"
Gloria commented. Where do you
think you'll be off to?"
'T think I'll feel twice as good as
any of you three on Easter" said
Lois, because I'm going to spend
Sunday morning kneeling in a
church pew and thanking God that
my family and are able to be there
praying for a better world"
They went back to slipping their
drinks.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Meetings Listedfor Week
BY JESSE C. SUTER.

No. II, Chicago and Nichols avenue
Sc, 8 pm.
Wednesday.
Arkansas Avenue Community
Church of TRANSPORTATION, 1419 Gal
latin street NV, 8 pm; Donald G.
McHenry, National Capital Parks
naturalist, to give illustrated lecture
on Grand Canyon of Colorado"
Association of Oldest Inhabitants
old Union Engine House, Nine
teenth and H streets NV, 1880 pm;
discussion topic, Mrs. Lockwood and
DR.. Mary Walker"
Thursday.
Connecticut Avenue-All Souls
Memorial Church, Woodley place
and Cathedral avende NV, 8 pm;
A. L. Combs to speak on Postwar
Rehabilitation" and Julian Boiling
to report on success Of branch
library.
Saturday.
Observation-Disclosures Building, 9
p.m
Evening star., 1945-04-01
performed at Walter Reed Hospital,
the Bethesda Medical Center, and

performed at Walter Reed Hospital,
the Bethesda Medical Center, and
more recently the SPAR Barracks.
The majority of the girls agree
with Katherine Prendable, II, vice
president of the senior co-eds, that
coming to the club Is fun; it gives
us a chance to engage in sports and
90 to dances and parties" AS for
the boys-well you know how they
are. Some of them express annoy
ance at having girls in their club,
but as one of the girls pointed out,
"AIl of them seem to show up on
coed nights"
Latest coed project is canteen
to which Johnny can take Mary
for a soda or milkshake after a s.
cent movie in the auditorium. Other
club facilities include an art room.
woodwork shop, gym, swimming pool
and table tennis tables in knotty-
pine recreation room.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
PRIZE CONTRIBUTION
Bv Kathleen Faulconer, Is,
Montgomery Blair High School,

Montgomery Blair High SCHOOL,
Silver Spring. Nd.
The girls were grouped about a
table at the canteen. Between sips
of their soft drinks came talk Of
the newspaper advertisements they
were leafing through. There were
four of them. Gloria was speaking:
This snazzy white topper coat
would be just the thing for my
Easter trip down to Annapolis. I
know Don would love it."
Aren't you the stuff, thought"
said Jeanne. "I'd be satisfied with
this two-piece linen suit. 1t would
look just fine for the show Bob and
I have planned to see."
Sine everyone else is having
something to say, I guess I'll do a
little wishing. too." put in Teresa.
THAT cute little straw sailor hat
would be just scrumptious with the
Evening star., 1945-04-01

the unity of art, the fact that all
great art is, as it were, strung on
the same silken string-old and new.
Also his wish was to establish a
proving ground for new talent-a
matter which must to an extent be
left to time. How successfully these
aims have been achieved Is evi-
denced by the gallery as it is today.
Here, to be sure, are to be seen
works by artists still unjudged-
works antagonistic In many in
stances to others-works which re-
feet the present time of mechan-
ical dominance and unrest. Will
they live? Well, perhaps not-but
every one may Judge for himself
and, if wisely, help in the determine
ton. Certainly many OF the early
purchases have-like Mr.. Tack's alb
stractions-passed the test and su-
perbly,
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Safety Chalk Talks
Bv Dick Mansfield

Inspector Dick Mansfield, director
of The Stars school safety program
and former chief Of detectives, is
giving series Of chalk talks on
safety to pupils Of elementary, junior
and senior high schools. The talks
are presented under sponsorship Of
The Junior Star, in cooperation
with school authorities Of the Dis
trict and nearby Maryland and
Virginia. This weeks schedule:
Monday, holiday; Tuesday, II am.
Columbia Park; Wednesday, 10 am,
Indian Head Elementary: II am,
Indianhead High; Thursday, IL
am, Edmonston Elementary, and
Friday, II an, Hyattsville Ele-
mentary.