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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

honeymoon, he said.
 After arguing heatedly for 6 few minutes, Jacobs threw his blankets to the ground and descended. Then Lonnie went aloft.
 CoShocton residents, who took only a mild interest in the quarrel, admitted that Lonnie was doing 6 much prettier job of flagpole sitting than Jacobs. And they promised to go out to the fairgrounds to see Lonnie when she descended to the 6O-foot level and bathed in . barrel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Her sweetheart, 30-year-old Mar shall Jacobs, who had been perched on the flagpole since May 30, came down in huff Tuesday night and disappeared, all because Lonnie wanted to go to Cleveland to rent a bridal suite for their honeymoon. Jacobs favored honeymoon in a more secluded retreat.
 After Jacobs left, Lonnie talked the ground crew into hoisting her up the flagpole in a boslIns chair, and there she sat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

CoShocton, O., June 2.-(UP)- Pretty Lonnie Cosmar pouted atop the l76-foot flagpole on the Coshoc- ton fairgrounds today and said she wouldn't come down until her lover comes after her.
 Her heart, set on getting married atop the flagpole, was broken when her fiance climbed down. After he came down, she went up.
 I'm here until Marshall comes back for me" she declared grinlly. 'T still think he will show up for the wedding Sunday"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Firen1en Respond To Tuvo ALury11s

Bremen responded to two alarms this morning. The first, at 2:32 A. M., was false alarm that brought four pieces of apparatus to the Chase Metal Works in Waterville. The second. at 1l:21 A. M., was to a small brush fire on Faber Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
|Norwalk Teachers
 Union Recognized

Norwalk, June 27- OP) The Norwalk Board of Education today recognized the Norwalk Teachers Association as bargaining agent for local school teachers.
 The announcement came after 23O teachers said they would not sign contracts until their associa- tion was recognized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
State OPA Probes Meat Freight Discrepancies n Waterbury
Seeks Reelection Geelan Throws Line h Third District Pool
By JAMES M. MOORE Democrat News Editor

EDITORs NOTE-This the seventh series of exclusive ponaliynews articles dealing prominent figures
 Washington, D. C-Congressman James P. Geelan DNew Haven) holds to the belief that liberalism is not prompted by candidates but is fostered by the people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
NO IMITATION THERE?

London, June 27 - (UP) - The London Star reported today that an advertiser in the current motoring magazine offered 1904 model road ster for sale for $620.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Army Casualty List Shol0s State 25th in War Record Compilation

The first consolidated listing of Army dead and miss ing in World War -a compilation of the of nearly 31O000 and who gave their lives in the nations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Continued Page 2-(ARMY)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
The Weather
Hot

Fun Weather Report Page 3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Continued Page 1s-(GEELAN)
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
JUNIOR CHAMBER
PLANS TO STAGE
BLACKJACK SHOW

A brand new version of old-fash-
Toned blackface Ministries is com
ing to town, and will make its ap-
pearance in the auditorium of the
New Hanover high school Friday
night. &C 8 O'Clock.
The minstrel is being presented
by the local Junior Chamber of
Commerce, and is titled, "Old
Time Dixeland M;nstrels."
Several weeks of practice for
the grand opening Friday, have
been in progress, and director
Charles Taylor promises a really
worthwhile show" Final dress re-
hearsals have been slated for to-
night and tomorrow.
The program will include the
dancing and ~cavorting of many
young Wilmingtonians, and visit
ing professionals in the three act
version of modern MINISTRIES.
Wallace West, Jesse Sellers, Ray
Landen, Walford Thompson, +. B.
Howard and Troy Hodges, well
known Jaycees will have the parts
of end men.
The first act will feature Jimmie
Burriss and Miss Marjorie Franks
in singing and dancing numbers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
CAMPAIGN TOTAL
RISING STEADILY
Holy Family Hospital Drive
Now Has $84,956 In
Local Donations

Of the $84, 956 so far collected
in the Holy Family hospital cam
paign, 5000 has been donated for
the furnishing of 10 rooms and ST.,
$50 for inscribing five names on
the servicemen's scroll.
In addition, three $4,000 contri-
buttons for the endowment of three
rooms are under consideration.
'These special features OF the
campaign are attracting more and
more attention." Col. Cliff Titus,
campaign organizer, said yester-
day. "For $3.50 a serviceman's
name will be inscribed on a
memorial scroll which will be
located conspicuolsly in the build
ing.
will be completely furnished. And
for SIS, 900 n hospital room will
be built and furnished and the
donors name will be placed on a
plaque over the door,"
The campaign, Colonel Titus said,
is going along in good order. "A
fairly large backlog of donations
has not yet been tabulated, and
the Negro division, which got
solicitation underway recently
aS1oeD 10 %d!qs1epe9I eq4 1epun
Norman, has already collected
$685..
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
JUNIOR CHAMBER
SPEAKERS FETED
Held In Effective
Public Speaking At
Isaac Bear School

twenty members of the Whining
ton Junior Chamber OF Commerce
participants in an EFFECTIVE
Speaking Glass;" we're entertained
last night at Glass Day exercises
at the Famous club.
w. Elliott O'Neal, president of
the group, presided as master of
ceremonies. Student director H.
A. Pattrell was present to hear
Luther Hodges, voted the honor
OF making the commencement
speech, on Its Later Than You
Think"
The classes, of which there were
ID, were held at the Isaac Bear
school, with an average attendance
of 10 each session. The instructor
said this was a record for attend
ance.
The school was under the spon-
sorship OF the Wilmington Junior
Chamber of Commerce and the
North Carolina Adult Education
program.
Jack Towel, chairman of the
education committee. was in
charge of arrangements for the
classes.
The occasion was a dinner meet
ing at which time a report was
made by the various officers of
the class.
Instructor Pattrell was present
ed with a gift, a desk and chair,
by the members in appreciation
for his work with the class"
Pattrell said he was very proud
of the members for their interest,
and the apparent results of his
instruction."
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01

Mex. as ne is known to his friends.
was PIT boat commander. Bill
Stpwart stops to inform me that
+hc local American Legion is
tanning TO stage a mass initiation
n new members early in May. . !.
Another new radio program of
iocal origin hit the anyways this
r%,orning. Such broadcasts are
growing in scope and are receiv-
inc favorable comment from the
listeners. Judge H. Winfield
Smith moves rapidly down Chest
MT street and not far behind
HIM George Pescheau strolls
ieisurely in the sun. . Doing a bit
of window shopping Mr.. and Mrs.
Carbon Doran back from their
mlick visit to Charleston, S. c. 49,.
Nominated for the acme of con-
sderation: Ed Herring. Very
Military looking in his uniform,
# J. R. Smith from over
FAYETTEVILLE way. . "A wave from
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Morton.
Standing togeather, J. E. Moore
and R. E. Hall, two members of
W~ilmington's Finest who have had
narrow escapes from serious ac-
c;dent when they crashed their
motorcycle. . "A Mrs. w. L. M.
sives out with this neat bit of
philosophy: mot all music is
nlaved on instruments. There is
The song of a bird, the roar of the
factory. the rattle Of a train and
The hum of a spinning needle. E.
Don't forget to watch the STAR
NEWS radio log for the time of
YOUR f~avorite program. Remem-
her the networks are on day
light saving time.
AND
For spot news from in and
around Southeastern North Caro-
lima listen to the STAR-NEWS
Round The Town Reporter at lbs
and 6:25 p. m. every day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
H. WEsTBRooK

MARION H. WESTBROOK
CLINTON, April 3O.-Marion H.
Westbrook, Al, Newton Grove, died
at his home early Monday follow
ing a long illness. Funeral services
viii be held at 8 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon from Pleasant Union
church with the Rev. John Walters.
Wilson in charge.
Burial will be in Hilcrest ceme-
terry.
Surviving r his wife Mrs. EN-
ma Porter Westbrook; one daugh-
ter. Doris Westbrook; one son,
Hubert Westbrook; one sister,
Mrs. B. c. Best; four brothers,
Wade, Albert, Leamon, and HUI
bert, all Of Newton Grove
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
AERO CLUB

The Wilmington Aero club
will hold an important bust
ness meeting at eight o'clock
tonight in the Lake Forest
community building. Included
On the agenda is a report from
members who attended the
Carolina Aero club meeting
in Charlotte last weekend. ALI
members are urged to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
Stomach Sufferers
'rue to Gastric Hyper-Acidity
Want Fast Sure Relief?

Don't suffer the pain and discomfort Of
scid indigestion, nausea, heartburn, gas
pains, bloat. sour stomach, Alternating
pains, burning sensation, stomach and ulcer
pains, hasty meals, over-indulgences and
other symptoms Of gastric ~hyper-acidity. Go
TO your druggist now and get the New
pleasant-tssting mints containing vitanin
B. called A-ci-tivs. Made Of the same fast
acting medicines prescribed by many Dos
tors. A-ci-tivs with vitamin b. must give
you 1ast relief or your druggist will cheer
fully refund your money. Try A-ci-tfys to-
day. At all good drug stores everywhere.
Reg. S1.00 Pkg. now SO cents In
Wilmington at all Lanes Drug
Stores and Saunders Drug Store.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
MRS. LILLE DARDEN

CLINTON, April 3e.-Mrs. Lille
Catherine Darden. So, wife OF j. S.
Darden, of Piney Grove township,
died in a Fayetteville hospital,
Sunday night after an illness Of
several weeks.
Funeral services were held
from Piney Grove Baptist church,
Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with
the Rev. Norman Vaughn, of
Faison in charge, assisted by the
Rev. F. B. Bryant, of Wake For
est.
Burial was in the church GENE
terry.
Surviving are the husband, J.
S. Darden; one daughter, Mrs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
JOHN w. BOLTON

Funeral services for John w.
Potion, Carolina Beach who
cied in the Veterans hospital Sum
cay morning, will be held this
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
Ward Funeral home, the Rev.
Edgar Fisher officiating.
Burial will follow in the Nation
{ cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; three
( others, Ben M, Griffin, Ca; L.
{. Thomaston, Ga; and H. X.
Griffin, Ca, Five sisters Mr..
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
POSTPONE SESSION

The first regular city council
session under the new schedule
which calls for meetings on
the first and third Wednesdays
Of each month has been post
poned from today until to-
morrow. The postponement was
made in order that city Of
f1clals may attend the opening
day of the strawberry festival
in Wallace today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01

Isam Daughtry. of Newton Grove;
three sons, ]. H. Darden, Of Clin-
ton; B. L. Darden, of Wilmington,
and M. H. Darden, of Faison; one
sister, Mrs. P. p. O'Bryant. Dur
ham; two brothers, F. A. Whit
field, and J. L. Whitfield, of Hudles
Mill.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
BOY o PRACTICE

Another practice session for
the Boy Scout circus to be pre-
scented at Legion Stadium Nav
IO, will be held this afternoon.
Wallace West, Junior Chamber
member in charge of produc-
ton said that all members of
the circus should be on hand
at four o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
HOLDING REVIVAL

A revival is now in progress
at the Second Penticostal Holt
ness church, All Wright street.
The Rev. ]. Y. Sewell, pastor,
Is assisted by the Rev. C. E.
Hester, Fayetteville. The gen.
eral public has been invited
to attend the sessions.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
AWARDED

j. B. Hinnant, rate clerk,
Atlantic Coast Line railroad
will be awarded the company's
25-year emblem, it was an
n e here Tuesday
Presentation of the award
will be made by w. H. Hen
derson, freight traffic mana
ger, in an informal office cere-
mOny. Hinnant entered service
with the ACL April II. 1921.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
POSTAL

Bids were posted yesterday
for a postal sub station which
will be operated at Fourth and
Baden streets. The s~ub-station
operated at L. Shains drug store
for the past 20 years, accord
ing to Wilbur r. Dosher, has
lapsed its lease, and the bids
are a normal procedure.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01

Roland Jones, Griffin, Ca; Mrs.
T. B. Sykes, High Point; Mrs. R.
B. BOBBY, Kansas City, Mo-; Mrs
L. T. Dean. Baltimore, Md. and Mrs
Marie Bevells., st. Louis, Nc.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
LIQUOR JUGS SMASHED

Twelve gallons of illicit H.
quor in "a half-galIon jugs,
cached in some bushes at
Woods landing on Orrell creek,
Fender county, were discovered
and destroyed on Monday
afternoon by Alcohol Tax Unit
agents Lon Howe and Ernest
Plate.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
SUPERVISOR HERE

Henry 1. Shepherd, area su-
pervisor, U. S. Employment
Service, for IL counties will
visit the local offices Wednes-
day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
NEW r A U

Wilmington's public library,
beginning today, will start
observing sumner hou,e and
remain open from 9 a. m. to
7 p. m. daily, it was announced
yesterday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
CHILDREN VISIT

Nineteen Rocky Point school
children visited the city yesser-
dav, and made a tour of the Star
News plant. They arrived by train
and returned to their home by bus.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
SERIOUS CONDITION

Marine Tech = Sgt. James
Henry Kester, Camp Lejeune
band master, remained in a
serious condition Tuesday at
James Walker Memorial hos
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
Round The Town Reporter
BEN MCDONALD
IN PASSING

Dong a o't OF last minute shopping before taking off
for Sayanna M,,s "a, Mrs. J. johnson who has been aA visiti ms
her ISIS ss'e raad Mrs t. fergus, at Carolina Beach In a rush
was d%ischarged from the Navy around the first nyftn of The h. wno
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
A

TABOR CITY. April 3O.-Frank
Strickland, 66, died at the home
OF his nephew, Julius Strickland.
OF the Carolina section of Horny
County, S. c., Monday morning at
4 o'clock, following a long illness.
INF. Strickland was the o Of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Strickland
and a life long resident of Columbus
county. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at the home
o. Mr.. and Mrs. Julius Strickland.
and interment followed in the
Hinson cemetery.
The Rev. Raleigh Rhodes Off
ciated.
The deceased is survived by one
brother, Armige Strickland, 1T. 2,
Tabor City.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
OBITUARIES

Chauncey, Lake Waccamaw; Mrs.
A. F. Butler and Mrs. q. D. Wat
son, Whiteville.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
j. M. McGTRT

CHADBOURN, April 30-J. M.
McGirt, 81, died at his home Sun
day night, from a heart attack.
Funeral ser vices were held
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, in
the chapel of the Peacock Funeral
home with the Rev. j. w. Line
berger, minister of the Evergreen
Methodist church, in charge. He
was assisted by the Rev. A. T.
Peacock.
1nterment followed in the
Smyrna cemetery.
He is survived by his wife; three
sons, Homer and Al, Chadbourn,
and James, Clarkton; one brother,
W. H. McGirt, Whiteville.
Five sisters also survive; Mrs.
Henry Smith, Wilmington; Mrs.
Lamb Chauncey and Mrs. c. S.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
CIT BRIEFS

pital, according to attendants.
Kester was injured in an auto
mobile accident. near Hamp-
stead, Sunday afternoon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01
Radio Programs
WMFD Wilmington-14OO KC
1240 ON YOUR MAJ.
124o ON YOUR DIAL

Wednesday, May 1
700 AM-Martin Agronsky.
7:15-NBC Musical Reveille.
7:30-Musical Clock.
7:55-UP News.
8 :oo-The Breakfast Club With Don
Mcneil.
9:00-My True Story.
9:25-Betty Croker.
s:so-Hymns of all Cturches.
9:45-The Listening Post.
i0:00-Breakfast in HOLLYWOOD Tom
Breneman.
Malone.
1:00-Glamour Manor
.1:so-At Your Request.
2:ooN-Baukhage Talking
2:15PM-Constance Bennett.
2:So-Presenting Midday serenade.
l:00GJohn B. Kennedy - News.
l:l5-Musical Interlude.
1:25-Round The Town Reporter.
1:3o-Bride and Groom.
2:oo-Al Pearce and His Gang.
2:30ILadies Be Seated.
3:Oo-Jack Berch and BOYS.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-05-01

3:15-Man On the Street.
3:45-Little Show.
4:00-Organ Serenade.
4:15-Let's Dance
4:45-Hop Harrigan
s:0o-Terry and Pirates
$50 6:15-Dick Tracy
5:30-Lone Ranger
6:00-Headline Edition
6:15-Security Natl Bank
~6:20-Sports Review
6:25-Round The Town Reporter
6:3o-Columbia Record shew - Martin
Block
7:Oo-Evening Request Program
8;oo-Jones and / (.
8:S0-So You Want To Lead A Band
8:55-Elmer Davis
9:o0-Eugenie b. ird Show
9:30EFantasy In Melody
s:45-Joanell Entertainers
1o:o6-News OF Tomorrow
10 :15-Relax With Cal Tinney
10 :30-Gems For Thought
lo:3s-Terrace Room Orch - Tonm,
Tucker
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20
T axes No Chances

WHEN CLAUDETTE COL
BERT and John Wayne found
they would have to eat quanti-
ties of Mexican food in Without
Reservations" Mervyn LeRoy's
production for R-K-O-Radio re-
lease, Wayne played it safe by
inducing the producers TO import
his favorite Mexican chef. Jesus
Econides, from Tiajuana, Mexico.
to prepare the food.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20
Billy Rose Likens Paris
TO a Bankrupt Clip Joint

TO q DdIlkU pI SIk OOHlI
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
(Bay Roses report from abroad)
years Jail cheeks painted but her eyes
are dead Here's & city of four Re n %ner%e % ony @
that burns and gives off heat is in the eyes OF DE Gaue
London via Sostralo As entered credit the ,a Hotel
= o We Rs So1 s s the he aaa stSSs S
Here ITr @ Sook Rand are nned and ordered drink
o 2o dn HGe do os SUCH Se thngs FnsE fSS NeW york;
A. weight around she's been singing her sweet head on
for G Joe And has been doing @ for Make 0 % mistake es about on he
of Broadway the Elsie Janis OF World war IL
vyNIE news about Chevaer couldn't of the
%ns ns'sSd psyne f lip ss the
again the big boy of bouievards.
only sang Nazs but her heart in it. pretty
son t It's easy Svt to talk tough 5000 miles but
along with the warden.
CAcEA GuTTRY playwright is something else again Paris
that he PLAYED the Nsz % RySe @ ag eag Eee
point? don't arresting
Joe tMcNazD Mcwiliams
n liberated them7 Wish hadn't asked because the
swe isn't pretty They don't W like @ G 20 zoe Goo apS bme Nf @
They have forgotten that spent plenty Of
bang them and that the ports using SEND our
lads home the ports we recaPtued They have the
Patton and the Third Army yesterdays newspaper as far as
they concerned
KNOW tough talk a Frenchmen won't like it,
m good WILL and I'm calling the
shots 1 If the French smart
He happens be Uncle Sans iaVore
nephew and without Sam playing Santa lot oil them are aoe TO
die
CENATOR PEPPER stopping at the same hotel and saw
~ deal Of him Travelling the hard by boat BUS ana
didn't movie traVelogue
found him sincere charming and liberal without being ooney
A shows be kind They're producing
IN pieces. the Foe Begere and the Casino
de Parce revue-Minsky with old sequins.
no darling of the Fol-
H. 1 Ritz Bar-as beautiful was
INE a disgrace. At the dinner table Of
London saccharine and condensed
your apologies and little meat He's playing
table find gobs OF butter
pears grapes playing the French No
they idoHe DE Gauethr outstanding novelty square
shooter bankrupt clip joint
I WENT into ewery shop-though I'd buy wife little
coming gold bracelet and asked the
The salesman told what weighed brought in
pennywegh in gold watches gold teeth might have
it, But they weren't trading gold for wish OF the
phones who knocking the gold
standard could They might start listening to Mister
Bach and stop wSecrackng about the gold at Fort Knox
PY SOME miracle Spanish and bitterly anti
40 Franco sti alive and painting Gertrude Stein is still max
ing with the intellectual doubea Deran played poty with the
noisy.
E beauty clothes escaped Their hats
confuse don't happen to for feather stuck in
them around the block As for their prices whew Twelve
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-20
Marie Mcdonald
Most Beautiful "
HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 19.

HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 19.
Marie Mcdonald must have
really knocked them dead in
her bond-selling appearance at
Houston. The American Beau
ticians' association there has
named her the most beautiful
woman in the country.
Evening star., 1946-06-03

Wheeler, In the circle surrounding
the monument.
An honor guard from Fort Myer
Va, took part in the exercises. A
double chorus and the Marine Band
provided music.
Evening star., 1946-06-03
Confederacy Honored
In Ceremonies al
Arlington Cemetery

Tribute to the memory of the
Confederacy was offered by several
hundred Washingtonians of South
ern origin and lone Confederate
veteran in ceremonies yesterday at
Arlington National Cemetery.
The exercises were under the
auspices of the Confederate Me-
mortal Committee, representing five
major organizations and their
Washington chapters.
The gathering, which assembled
first at the Confederate Monument,
moved to the amphitheater and
finally to the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, heard Gen. Julius Franklin
Howell, 100-year-old veteran of the
Army of Northern Virginia, uphold
the right sof the South to secede in
1861.
Likening Robert E. Lee to George
washington, who led America S
secession from Britain" DR.. Mar
shall Wingfeld, former commander
of the Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, said the Constitution should
have provided against such action
by the States. But the dispute
is long over" he said, and it is
our duty today not only to pay
homage to the Confederate dead
but to the unity of the North and
the South in our country's later
periods of crisis
The Blue and Gray are now
blended into the fabric of Amer
lean history" DR.. Marshall declared
Gen. Howell participated in
wreath-laying exercises at the base
of the Confederate Monument. He
was joined by 1t. Col James H.
Bate, representing President Tru-
man, and members of Civil War
groups, including the Grand Army of
the Republic. Flowers were scat
tered over the graves of the dead,
including that of Gen. Joseph
Evening star., 1946-06-03
Rome Stars and Stripes
Ceases Publication
BY the Assoeioied Press

ROME, June 3.-After three and
one-half years of operation, the
Rome edition of Stars and Stripes
last of 13 in the Mediterranean
theater-has ceased publication.
The paper, which first went to
Press December 9. 1912, in Algiers,
printed a special 24-page final edi-
ton yesterday before it closed down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-26

ing There's that Walker in Khaki
again. Can't he wear blue for a
changer" So he went to his studio
bosses and asked that the role be
changed 10 a sailor.
But the real news about Walker
and this uniform business Is that in
this comedy about the first week Of
married nfe-June Allyson is his
screen bride-he really Is out of
uniform for the first time. IT'S
only in the opening sequence that
he wears his blues. Then he is
given a medical discharge and
henceforth wears suits, stacks and
sweaters.
The only other movie in which
Walker was out of khaki or blue
was Her Highness and the Bell
boy" but he wasn't really out Of
uniform. He was the bellboy.
The companion feature Is Be
hind Green Lights" featuring
Carole Lands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-26
STRAND

Closing a tremendously successful
weeks engagement at the Strand
Theater tonight is walt Disney's
full-length Technicolor hit, PIN
occhio." The companion film is
West Of the Pecos," based on the
Zane Grey novel of the same name
This is the first Waterbury show
ing for this feature.
Robert walker, who had decided
he was in a khaki-clad rut after
soldier roles in four consecutive
pictures, staring with See Here
Private Hargrove," has his first
chance to wear cinematic civvies in
M. @. MS new comedy, The
Sailor Takes a Wife" which opens
Wednesday at the Strand, with
June Allyson co-starred, Another
note Of variety is that at the begin
ing Of the picture he's in Navy
Blue.
Walker returned to Hollywood
from a personal appearance at New
York's Capitol Theater to find he
was once again cast as q soldier
The actor doesn't care what kind
Of uniform he wears. but he could
practically hear his fans scream.