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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-20
REXFORD NEWS

Edward j. Wenzler


Edward ]. Wenzler passed away
December at the Sacred Heart
Hospital in Spokane at the age OF
43 years. He was born in Frank
fort, Indiana in 1902 A few years
later he went with his parents to
Cass Lake, Mimi, where he spent
eleven years, coming then to Rex
ford where he lived for several
years and was employed by the
Great Northern Railroad.
In 1884, Edward Wenzler was
married to Auda Mae Verbeck Of
Milan, Wash. They lived in Milan
for five years, before going to OPP
portunity, Wash, to make their
permanent home.
Edward Wenzler was member OF
the l. O. O. F. Lodge and the Pres
byterian Church.
Besides his wife and two children,
John Eddie and Donna Mae, Mr..
Wenzler is survived by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wenzler OF
Rexford and one brother, Henry OF
California; also three sisters, Mrs.
Marie Schluter and Agnes Wenzler
of Spokane and Mrs Louise Davies
of helena.
His many friends in this COM
munity regret Mr.. Wenzlers I'M
timely passing
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mess, that reside at said city of
Libby that the aforesaid business is
located in the city of Libby.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1915
E. L. Kemp
(signature)
State of Montana, County of Lin
coin. IS.
On the 18th day of December,
l945, before me, R. w. Smithberger,
notary pubic in and for the state
aforesaid, personally appeared E. L.
Kemp, known to me to be the per-
son whose name is subscribed to the
foregoing instrument. and acknoW-
lodged to me that he executed the
same
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, l have
hereunto set my hand and affixed
my notarial seal the day and year
first above written.
(SEAL) R. w. Smithberger,
Notary Public for the State of
Montana, residing at Libby, Mon
tana
My Commission expires April 8,
1916. At: d-20-27, 1910.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH


Christmas Sunday:
GAS Sunday Shoot.
HOO Morning Worship.
The subject of the sermon on this
Chimes of the Holy Night by
Born In U.s." Let us all plan to be
present on this Sunday which is
nearest to Christmas SO that we may
prepare ourN minds and hearts for
the true meaning of Christmas.
400 The Community Choir will
present Christmas Cantata entitled
Chimes of the Holy Night" by
Holton in the Junior High Auditor
ium. Our choir is joining with the
choirs of the Methodist Church and
the Assembly of God Tabernacle.
800 Sunday School Christmas
Program. Everybody is invited to
this fine program.
The Senior High Westminster
Fellowship will 60 caroling after
the Christmas Program.
Christmas Eve at 1870 there will
be Union Candlelight Service in
our church. We are joining with
the Methodist Church and the As
sembly of God Tabernacle in this
beautiful service SO that we may
bring Christmas in with real splr-
itual emphasis. The public is cord
Tally invited to attend this beautiful
service.
CLAYTON M SHOTWELL
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-20

Sunday School 10 a. m. Glasses
for all ages
Sunday Morning Worship II a. m.
Subject for this Sunday morning
sermon, THE Three Plains of Man. >
Sunday night Revival Hour 7.45.
"A Special Christmas Message"
Tuesday night prayer service 7:45.
Wednesday morning Bible In
struction from $50 to 11.50
Friday. December 81, Christmas
Program" in the church at 8
o'clock.
There's a Christian welcome here
for everyone.
REV. F. A. DALTON, Pastor
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Eugene |. Racicot.
Deceased
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, the Executrix of the last
will of Eugene l. Racicot. deceased,
to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication
of this notice to the said Executrix
at the law office of Thomas D. Long.
800 w. End. st. Libby. in the County
Of Lincoln, State of Montana, the
same being the place for the trans
action Of the business of said estate.
Mary Racicot
Executrix
Dated at Libby, Montana, this
10th day of November, 1945.
Thomas D. Long
Attorney for Executrix
First publication December Is, 1945.
At: d-l3-20-27, JIG
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
Libby and Troy

I1DDy.
Sunday school Christmas program
this Thursday evening at 1880
Sunday school Christmas Sunday,
9.45. Christmas Sunday worship
service Ii a. m.
Christmas Eve service at 1870
p. m. in the Presbyterian Church;
Union service of Presbyterian, AS
sembly Of God and Methodist
Churches.
Union Watch Night service in the
Methodist Church, Fuller announce
ment next week.
Troy.
Sunday School Christmas pro-
gram next Sunday at 1890
Christmas Sunday worship SER
vice at 300
e. ROY FORT, Pastor.
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NO. ID
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NO11OE III OhEOA1Ot0
Estate of GEORGE DRAKE, De-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned, the administrator of the
estate of George Drake, deceased,
to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of
this notice to the said administrator
at office of Oliver Phillips, Court
house, Libby in the County of Lin
coin, State of Montana, the same
being the place for the transaction
of the business of said estate.
Burgess G. Drake
Administrator of the Estate of
said Deceased
Dated at Libby, Montana, this
9th day of November, 1945.
Oliver Phillips,
Attorney for Petitioner.
At: n29-d6-13-20.
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ECHURCHES
OUR LADY OF MERCY
Eureka. MOnf.


reka, $50 a. m. on all Sundays
except the 4th and 5th. On those
two Sundays the hour is IL a. m.
Rexford, 1870 a. m. on all Sun
days except the 4th and 5th. On
those two Sundays the hour is $50
a. m.
The Sacrament of Penance-Eu-
reka, Saturday at and 7:30 p. m.
Rexford, 4th and 5th Sundays at
5:15 a. m.
The Sacrament of Baptism-Sun-
day afternoon by appointment.
The Sacrifice of the Mass on
Holydays of obligation in Eureka
at o'clock and $50 o'clock a. m.
No Mass in Rexford.
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Naturalization days are hereby or
defed and fixed for April 4th and
August 30, 1916, in Flathead County.
and for April Sd and August 18th,
1916, in Lincoln County. Court will
convene on Naturalization days at
the hour of nine o'clock, A. M.
Dean King,
Judge
ATTEST:
Fred F. Clark.
Clerk of Court of Lincoln County.
st. d-13-20-27
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Legal Notices
NOTICE OF SALE OF COUNTY
PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of County Commissioners of
Lincoln County will on the 2lst day
of January. 1916 at the hour of ZOO
o'clock P. M. at the front door Of
the Courthouse at Libby sell at
public auction to the highest bidder
the following described property.
One 1925 80 H. P. gas tractor
appraised price $4,000 Ceiling
price 100000
The tractor may be examined at
the County Warehouse at Troy,
Montana. y+
The Board reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board Of County
Commissioners.
P. ". KLINKE
Chairman
G. c. EARLE
Clerk
3t. d-20-27; is.
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HOSPITAL NOTES

Released during the week. Ferd
Peterson the 18th, Bonnie Coup and
Mrs. Arthur Rose the 14th.
Mr., and Mrs. Joseph Fennessy
Jr., are the proud parents of son
born Dec. IA The young man was
,christened Mark Joseph.
W Sharon MCCALL, daughter of Robt
Mccall. had tonsils removed Tues
day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-12-20

DUIIUdy
II a. m. Morning worship.
10 a. m. Sunday school, Glasses
for all ages.
Z D. m. Young Peoples meeting
8 .. m. Evening worship.
A Christmas program will be given
at the church Sunday evening
Wednesday.
s D. m. Prayer meeting.
Everyone welcome to our services.
REV. B. II. APPLICABLE,
(tf) Pastor
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HOLY TRINITY, TROY
(EpiscopaD
christmas Day:
[oly Eucharist and sermon 8 a. m
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Eureka

Sunday services.
10 a. m. Sunday School with
classes for all ages.
IL a. m. Morning Worship service.
The sermon, Christmas Cheer
$50 p. m. Baptist Youth Fellow
ship.
7:3O .. m. Evening Praise Service.
In the evening service the annual
Sunday School program will be
held. The entire community, es-
pecially the parents and friends OF
the Sunday School pupils, are in
vited to be present for the program
Midweek Meetings:
Tuesday evening, 7:30, choir re-
hearsal will be held.
Thursday evening, 7:30, Prayer
meeting and Bible study.
REV. w. r. HODGES
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
TAX DEED

Notice is hereby given that the
will on the first day
of March, 1916, apply to the County
Treasurer of Lincoln County,
Montana for a tax deed to the fol-
lowing described property, to-Wit.
The Northwest quarter of the
Northeast quarter (NWANEA)
and the North half of the South
west quarter of the Northeast
quarter (NhSW ANEM) of Sec
ion Thirty-tWo (32), Township
Thirty-seven (37) north, Range
Twenty-six (26) West. M. P. M.
according to the official plat of
survey of said lands, all situate,
lying and being in Lincoln
County, Montana, containing
go acres.
Amount due. $l16.35
December 10, 1945
B. G.. DRAKE
Applicant
Address: Eureka, Montana
By
Oliver Phillips
His Attorney
Address: Libby, Montana
ct: d-13-20.
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CERTIFICATE OF DOING
BUSINESS UNDER A FICTITIOUS
NAME

], E. L. Kemp, hereby certify that
| am now transacting a gas and fuel
oil business in the city of Libby,
Lincoln County, Montana under the
name and style Of City Service
Company of Libby, Montana, that
! am the sole owner Of said bus
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ST. MICHAEL'S, EUREKA
(EDiScOpaD

Sunday, Dec %: e
Holy Eucharist and sermon /
a. m.
Dec. 26 (St. Stephens Day.
Carol sing and Children's Pro
gram. 7:30 p. m.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

The subject for the Lesson-Ser-
mon, Sunday, December %, rs the
Universe, Including Man, Evolved
by Atomic Force?'
Wednesday evening meetings at
800 o'clock.
Sunday School 9.45 a. m.
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ST. MARY'S CHURCH
TROY
FORTINE COMMUNITY CHUKCE

FONxlNE CON1M UNIT OuU1Cu
Arvid Erickson, Pastor
Sunday school, 1890 a. m.
Worship service, 1870 a. m.
Jr. Young Peoples Service, 7:45
p. m.
Evangelistic service, 8:15 p. m.
Prayer meeting, 800 p. m. We'd
nesday.
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ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
MISSOURI SYNOD

The Little Cathedral in the Pines
Divine Service Ii a. m.
Sunday School 10 a. m.
Choir Rehearsal, Thursday s p. m.
Final Rehearsal Children's Christ
mas Program, Sunday l:30 p. m.
Children's Christmas Program
Christmas Eve, December "a, TOO
p. m.
Christmas Festival Service Christ
mas Day, ! ! a. nj.
New Years Eve Service 8 p. m.
RI HASSKAMP. B. d.
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ST. LUKE'S, LIBBY

81. LUhES, L1Ob1
(EpiscOpaD
Sunday, Dec. %:
Carol Sing and Children's Pro-
gram, 7:30 p m.
Christmas Day.
Holy Eucharist and sermon, II
a. m.
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TREGO COMMUNITY SUNDAY
SCHOOL

Sunday morning 1890 a. m.
We will furnish transportation.
HAROLD ERICKSON
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M Know
MO N 7 A n A !.

Names. Places
PLENTYWOOD BY W. J. Hagen, Editor brentwood Herald
To the earyday cowhand and Indian Pentywood,
thriving city of 2l0O population Sheridan county the plains
Of Northeastern Montana plenty good Here trains
squaer and homesteaders after
tony Of buffalo grass fl
Pentywood history dates back the century
The story told group weary cowboys Diamond
ranch outfit the Missouri made small creek They
cold hungry The striving vanly
buffalo chips nto flame Dampness hwarted his
efforts It Dutch Henry notorious figure in early Sheridan
county history who remarked to the cook IF you'll miles
creek you'll find plenty wood Since that historic day this
county seat town has been known PlenyWood
RYECATE-By w. d. Allan, Publisher Clarion
Ryegate established in 1909 by the Milwaukee Road
named by surveyors Of the railroad made camp by
rye field.
Ryegate the County Of Golden Valley county Cen
trail Montana population
Big Couee where wheat
ping During the past yields have varied from 20
45 bushels
Ryegate atracvey located just north Of the Musselshe
20Oft solid limestone rock border the north edge
OF providing ideal supply
voir for the city operated system.
ANACONDA COPPER MINING COMPANY
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTIES OF
FLATHEAD AND LINCOLN.
ORDER FIXING TERMS OF
COURT AND NATURALIZATION
DAYS.
1T IS HEREBY ORDERED That
the terms of court in the above en-
titled district for the year 1916 are
hereby fixed and designated as fol-
lows: Flathead County, January lst,
April LIST, July LIST, and October 1st;
Lincoln County, January lst, April
Sd, July 18th, and October 10th.
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ST. JOSEPH's CHURCH

Masses every Sunday, 800 and
1000 a. m.
Confessions Saturday evenings.
7.30 to $50.
Baptisms by appointment.
Holy Days of Obligation Masses
at Ills and 800.
ST. MARY'S CHURCH
Troy
Masses the second and fourth
Saturday of the month at $50 a. m.
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CHURCH OF GOD

CLAYTON NJ. SHOTWELI
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ct: n-22, d-2O.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
Laundering Velyeteen

In laundering velveteen and cor
duroy, dip the garments up and
down in suds made of neutral soap
flakes and warm water. Then put
them through two or more rinse wa
tiers. Press out all the water pos
sible after each rinsing, but do not
wiring or twist. Hang up to dry and
press on wrong side. Then brush
right side, with the nap. Press
again, until the fabric is thoroughly
dried out. Later, brush in the OPP
posite direction to raise the nap.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
Holds Pins

A small magnet is useful for pick
ing up and holding pins when sew
ing. Pins can be taken off the
magnet easily as they are needed,
are not so apt to scatter on the floor,
and stay clean.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24

CALENDAR
Ooming Events. =.
Friday, Oct. 26.

The All Saints Episcopal guild
will meet in the evening at the
home of Mrs. Grace White, 20
Fifth avenue.
A business meeting of the Theta
Rho Girls club will be held at the
l.. L. club at Z p. M, with enter
tainment followed by a lunch.
The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service will observe the an
nual week of prayer and self-de-
NAL at a meeting at 2:30 p. m. at
the Methodist church.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
DEVILS Food Cake

If your husband Graves a red dew
IFS food cake and yours never seem
to be just the right shade, use a
little red food coloring in your bat
ter.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
Band Mothers Club
Buys Christmas Music

The Band Mothers club held
their October meeting Monday eve
ming at the school house with the
president, Mrs. Stanley Pearsall,
presiding.
Four numbers were played by
Nancy Harris, Eleanor Fox, Mar
lene Eastlick and Joan Gesick on
their band instruments. A skit en-
titled: "a Shadow Operation" was
presented by Mrs. Alex Fox, Mrs.
John Sitzman, Mrs. John Gesick and
Eleanor Fox.
The club voted to aid Miss Rosa
Eisenman, band Director, buy
Christmas music for the band.
The Tuesday guild was enter
tanned Tuesday by Mrs. Charles
Rymer.
C. Sackett of California was a
visitor the first of the week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. K.
Brown.
Robert Carpenter of Spokane is
visiting at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
Monday, Oct. 20.

The meeting of the Laurel Fed
Grated club with Mrs. Duane Max
son at her home will feature a
Halloween observance, and those
attending will wear kiddies' cos
tunes.
Laurel outlook., 1945-10-24
Ancient Rice

Remnants of rice have been found
In Neolithic pottery in China, dating
probably from the end of the third
millennium B. c.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Air Raid Shelter a Gaming Joint

Lucille Ball sailed Cafe Society Uptown the other
night in swivet One OF the casts largest AFRAID shelters is
leading gaming A invention recordings
called Sow music" will do away with record albums, they
1t will be possible for 10 be played
platter.
One Warner Brothers messengers Bobby Rhnegod
who driven TO work each by Caueurcd limousine His
Beverly Hills cweer The Volcano Cocktail the
liaimo Vodka
Southern Comfort Belaed credit line II d. H. Conkling
who. after the radio report of FDRs funeral
Even the of radio in black
Some businessmen have figured beat the
buying seeprs from NJ Y Atlanta than
the meage) nobody getting
of where wish unless is the sight of soldier
seated coach
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
BTnes' Job PIeases Baseball

Baseball breathed sigh of relief did other organized
when upd to 1t ByTnes
AT athletes The 400
Fifth Avenue will terrific OF
bands starting Sept Dorsey booked for IL weeks Woody
Herman for five and Dorsey until Christmas former we'll
millionaire Bway Miami Beach and Atlantic City
his dol down borrowing from
cronies femme exlm star is in happy factory from
too much gggle milk
win exploit its film OF "Unce Harry with
the slogan:
Everybody loves Uncle Harry-the rat:-
Wyman husband Ronald Reagan
have resigned from swanky Hollywood golf club because of its
restrictions others closed
viii issue stock for the Big Board AT Blnsseys SD
street ostro slug OF Napoleon brandy costs ~ one woman
nerrfy
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Any Food You Want-at a Price

Rcstauranteasies the thing in town. Get
almost, if fancy Broad
eye-caching thrleccs the Forysxth and
Broadway The dancing silhouette has pserSby guessing
the hoofer Ray Bolger Gil Lamb We he's Boger
Carol Stone the of Dark the Moon later this
week.
Tony Eden newcomer TO Stem is subbng in the
during the stars attack GCryvUS POTgy
and will produced Moscow The producers and
Hollywood for
Murray doing tagged: Are You Compann - Poa
Negri writing her biog Richard Condor is doing book
press agentry. The tag How to Fly With One Feather
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Only Her Voice Makes Debut

Lovely Shelley Mitchell who Is heard but in the
Pyle film "Story Joe probly the only gal who
broke being first picture
selected listening hundreds
OF recordings e girl with the best bedroom voice Card
SharpS plaguing places
They vacaoning breaking
pecting hodayers bottle barely Lee Shubert
Snowman, Shubert Alley II nearby hotel
window apparently prank a The show
"A Star Danced" tells the she appeared
her legitimate play America Noel Coward cabled
Legitimate at last! Won't mother be pieased:"
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Loretta Young TO Stay in Films

Loretta Young considering retire
from the reported She october
hit American females bleaching the
hair the colors Of the rainbow 1t dsy enough to click
ShangLa heroine
Mdtowners talking about the show-stoppng of Luba
Malna musical Winter Garden
British when he
became film because his real Jimmy Stewart
tendency British film seek
roles Margaret Lockwood (aways heone)
husband burglar a flickerS
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Australia Is Going Mad About Grace Fields

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. IL.
Australia is going mad about
Oracle Fields. All tickets for
her six Sydney concerts were
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12
Unknown Wins $4,000 at Track;
$4,000 Stolen From Gem Shop

A COMPLETE stranger to every at Aqueduct Won
"A $4,000 horse the other day according $50
Wndowteler Not word in the gazees yet about the 10
haul of from shop in midtown the Big Apple The
store always brightly lighted stabbing in the night
spot sector went unpubicized last week.
Out Of Broadways past The sign advertising "Reisen-
weber the towns rendezvous which still catches the
southwest of 58th and Eighth The
uniforms the girls at the Storque copies OF
those by the dolls in Buddy DeSylvas Forthcoming f
"Stork Club awishes ganged up the house
detective East Side midtown hosey after he told them
to behave themselves They will be of the hospital any
month.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12

sold out In four hours. Some
purchasers waited from > a. m.
until noon for the opening Of
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12

the box office Later. scalpers
were offering the ducatS at $50
q pair.
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-12

nferrffy out, uT1aIdeu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24

Jack Haley, star of Pine Thomas People Are Funny" made his song rebut at the tender age of six in @ church choir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24

'Boy Next Door" for ''Under the Bamboo Tree".
 Tom Drake as the boy next door is the dream of every young girl. Six foot, blonde brown eyed know wonder Judy Garland was in a twirl.
 You1l love little Margaret O'Brien as "Tootie" the little sister. Every member of the family up to sly old Grandpa has his own ideas and puts them to work to the amuse- ment of all.
 Judy Garland is the same sweet Judy that has made you love her All all her preceding pictures. This one Meet Me In St. Louis" Is no exception. Her romantic tangleS are many and involved but she weathers the storms bravely.
 Mary Astor and Loon Ames aS mother and dad are outstanding; Lucille Bremen newcomer as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24
POlI'S

Today is the last showing of Winged Victory" the human story of the boys in the Army Air Forces and their girls. Completing the program is a group of selected short subjects.
 Starting tomorrow, Thursday, and continuing for one full week is the Technicolor musical Meet Me In St. Louis" starring Judy Garland little Margaret O'Brien, with Tom Drake, Mary Astor, Harry Daven- port, Marjorie Main and Leon AmeS Everyone knows this picture of the famous Hit of the Month"-"The Trolley Song" which Judy Garland enacts in this film. You'll be hum ming Meet Me In St. Louis" for a long time, not to mention the new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24
LAPS CONTROL FATS

Now is no time ot relax. When the Germans are beaten thereGl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24
STRAND

Mary Astor returns to sophisti- cated comedy, in which she won her greatest success, with the leading role in M-G-M's Blonde Fever, 2 which closes tonight at the Strand.
 The picture Is Richard Whorf's initial directorial assignment.
 Miss Astor plays the sophisticated wife of gentleman gambler, spec- ulator and night club owner. Her most recent assignments at M-G-M have been as Judy Garland's mother in Meet Me Tn St. Louis" and Kathryn Grayson's maternal parent Thousands Cheer" Her new role in Blonde Fever" is closer to her portrayals in '"The Maltese Falcon"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24

Judy's older siste- and Marjorie Main as the Smiths maid not to mention Harry Davenport as grand pa all lend to the color and homi- ness with is Meet Me In St. Louis".
 It has music comedy drama and tenderness. It's got everything in entertainment.
 On the same program are select ed short subjects and the latest news of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24
PSYCHOLOGY

Hollywood-Jack Haley is not one of those stars who dread working with children or animals. Surround ed by spirited teen-age youngsters in RKO' Radios "Sing Your Way Home" he used the same psychol- ogy on them that he uses with his own two children. Instead of boss ing them, he made them think he was depending on them to help him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-24
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
picture, "The Spanish Main" :"

picture, "The Spanish Main"
 For three days Maureens luxur- iant red hair has been saturated with lamp black fired by Binnie Barnes from big horse pistol at close range. Some of the lamp black has been removed by frequent shampooing, but much of 1t stick ing to the hair roots and scalp can- not be taken care of until the hair Is cut