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Evening star., 1946-02-27
Lonely British Parishes
Cont Keep Rector

Life is so placid in the lonely par
ishes Of Oxcombe and Ruckland-
with-Farforth. England, that no
rector has lived there for q year.
The assignment pays $1,000 a year
.(two stipends combined, and with
Evening star., 1946-02-27

1t go q roomy rectory, three
churches, a healthy way Of life and
the spiritual welfare OF 1874 villagers.
But the settlements have no store,
no inn, no electricity and no gas.
Evening star., 1946-02-27
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Evening star., 1946-02-27
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soft Suits Of Spring on the Third
Evening star., 1946-01-11

hearted women still fought over
garbage scraps to feed their chill
dren instead of fretting about a
new evening gown, and the same
was true of the women Of Belgium,
Holland, Yugoslavia and all the
other countries that had felt the
crush of the Nazi heel.
But not our American gals. From
the lady who sWished away with
first place, right on down the
line, our women refused to be
daunted by globa1 war. They
looked the red points and shoe cou-
pons right in the eye-and daunt-
lesSly went ahead to dress as well
If not better than ever before. Not
since Molly Pitcher manned the
cannon, or Barbara Frietchie shouted
her defiance, has American woman
hood come through with such a
show of raw courage.
Doubts Our Qualifications.
I am not very well qualified to
question the Judgment Of the New
York Dress Institute, being as am a
man whose lady folk still depend
chiefly on Butterick patterns, and
who still 60 In for Mother Hubbards
boudoir caps, corset covers and high
buttoned shoes. But I feel that
must ask the institute what its list
of best-dressed women are best
dressed for.
A woman who was best-dressed for
an evening at "21" or Ciro's or the
pumproom wouldn't necessarily be
best-dressed for cooking her husband
a dinner that would stick to his ribs
Evening star., 1946-01-11
BY THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. What was the purpose of the
tunnel around Petersburg, Va.?-
F. T. S.
A. A tunnel 500 feet in length
was dug from the Union lines and
extending under the Confederate
fort in Petersburg. At it's termina-
ton there were lateral branches 40
| feet each way. This tunnel was
filled with powder and on the morn
ing of July 80, 1864, the powder was
exploded. The defenders of the
fort, with their weapons and sup
plies, were blown to bits. Other
defenders of the city prevented
Union forces from entering.
@. How many divisions are there
in Germany for occupation duty?-
M. K.
A. According to the War Depart
ment there are six divisions sta
toned in Germany for occupation
duty. In the east the 1st and 9th
Infantry and the 4th Armored. In
the West the Sd Infantry and the
1st Armored. The 18th Infantry
is occupying the Berlin area.
Q. What ribbon represents me
American Defense Medal?-H. c.
A. The American Defense Medal
is represented by the yellow pre-
Pearl Harbor ribbon for service
after September 8, 1899, and before
Pearl Harbor.
@. Has the War Department au-
thorized special insignia for the
Tokyo Club" an organization of
the Mustang fight who operated
from Two Jima over the Fujiyama
Mountains? If there is one could
you give me description and tell
me where 1t should be worn?-J
K. G.
A. According to the War Depart
ment the Tokyo Club" is an un-
authorized organization.
Q. Is infant mortality higher in
the country or in the cities?-C. S. S.
A. Infant death rates are a fourth
higher in the country and in small
towns than in cities. This is largely
due to the fact that rural areas do
not have adequate medical facilities
Since the war some rural communi-
ties have only one doctor to 5000 or
5000 or even 10000 people. Before
the war there was only one doctor
to 1,700 people in our most rural
areas.
@. Was an Executive Order issued
restricting custodial jobs in the Fed
eral Civil Service to disabled vet
eranS?-T. o. McC.
A. Civil Service Commission says
that custodial jobs are open to any
veteran. whether disabled or not.
An Executive Order governing this
was issued August II. 1945.
Evening star., 1946-01-11

and At him to get up the next morn.
ing for a day of bread-winning
Along the same line, would the out.
fits with which the prize winner
got the Institutes blue ribbor
have been the best for her to veal
had she suddenly found hersel
alongside those Russian woman snip.
ers who helped turn the tide at. the
Battle of Stalingrad2
Doesn't Want Answer.
Still working along the same line
would the institute go so far as tt
say that the wardrobes of the
|runnersup would make these woner
the best-dressed car conductresses Of
farm wives or riveters in shipyardi
Institute, please don't answer me
I really don't care to have one.
1t must be tough to be the hus.
band of ''best-dressed woman,
not only because of the expense in.
volved, but because of the time Il
must take "best-dressed woman
to get ready to go anywhere. Ths
plain, old-fashioned woman take,
Evening star., 1946-01-11
The Great GameOfPolit
Truman Speech Seen as Service to Nation
If 1t Kills Pigeonholing of Legislation

be passed are improved. However
Intellectual his speech was on other
lines, Mr.. Truman has done a serv-
ice in putting the White House in
fiuence publicly against the very old
practice of committee smothering
1t has been part of the congress
sional system for many years. In
recent years it has been extremely
effective, because it had White
House approval. AT least, Mr.. Tru-
man has changed that.
Evening star., 1946-01-11

single foreigner
was included in
the big ten."
all the honors
going to Amer
ican gals.
That's show
ing up those Eu-
ropeans, don't
you think? Not
a single Polish
woman had the
old get-up-and-
go to drag her
sewing machine
from the ,rubble
of Warsaw and
stitch harca1f q
Evening star., 1946-01-11
Abe PIisco Forfeits $100;
Ignores Lottery Charge

Abe Plisco, alias Jew Boy" Dietz
"A, 1882 Hobart street NV, de-
scribed by police as a "big-time
gambler from way back" forfeited
s100 in Municipal Court yesterday
when he failed to appear to answer
a charge Of possessing lottery slips.
Evening star., 1946-01-11

CRITICIZED. 1t had
a bad press. 1t
got almost no
praise at all.
Yet, he certain
ly made several
worth while
poin is tn a t
6 h ould have
been commend
ed.
One of these
concerned tn e
power of a bare
majority of a
House or Senate
com m | t tee to
Yaraxraraf innr,nr
Evening star., 1946-01-11

long enough to get prinped' and
readied. Can you imagine waiting
on a wife or sweetheart who every
time she appeared in public was de-
Tending her title?
I can, and 1t makes me slightly i'll
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Evening star., 1946-01-11

dazzling garment or two. IN all OF
France there wasn't a woman with
the courage to quit trying to. get
enough coal to keep her family from
freezing to deck herself out in prize
winning rags. In Greece faint
Evening star., 1946-01-11
.McLemore--
Nurses on War Work
Of Best Dressed Girls
By Henry McLem ore

1t was with feeling of real pride
that I read the New York Dress
Institutes list of the Worlds Best
Dressed Women for 1945. Not a
Evening star., 1946-01-11
By Frank r. Kent

A good many rough, unkind things
have been written and said about
President Truman's radio speech
last week. 1t was pretty generally
Evening star., 1946-01-11
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. G. K ALL
IL,

rested numerous times since the
early 20s on gambling charges but
never convicted.
Evening star., 1946-01-11

After he was picked up Wednes-
day in front of the Washington
Hotel, police said he had been ar
Evening star., 1946-01-11
Answers to
Questions

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question of fact by writing The Evening
NE, Washington ., D. C. Please in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
POLL

Another triumph must be cf1alked up to Danny Kaye. "The Kid From Brooklyn" Samuel Goldwyn's new technicolor comedy, which opened yesterday at LoeW's Poh Theater, is riot of good fun and laughter and affords the inimitable, versatile comedy star his richest opportunity in highly spectacular and lavish production.
 The loveliness of the Goldwyn Girls all done up to knock your eye out and beautiful Virginia Mayo complete the dazzlement. The ace song writing team of Jule Styne and Sammy Cohn is responsible for the tuneful numbers. Captivating Vir- ginia Mayo sings two hits, l Love an Old Fashioned Song," and You're The Cause of It All" Ellen does a Hey, Whats Your Name?" number, which deals with predica- ment of lady on 8 blind date who finds 16 boys waiting for her. This number gives Vera-Ellen chance to dance and there's nothing she does better. She dances again to Josie in another production number.
 Kaye has the rare knack of mak- ing the most preposterous happen ings seem convincing. He is at his best in his Pavlova number, truly one of the richest pieces of satire on the ballet ever seen. Others prom intnt in the cast are Walter Abel, as the fight manager, Eve Arden as his sweetheart, Steve Cochran as the champion, Fay Bainter as wealthy Socialite, Lionel Stander, Don Will son, and Johnny Downs.
 On the same program can be seen "The Shadow Returns" with Bar bara Reed and Kane Richmond. It is detective comedy full of youth full romance.
 The big Loew-Poli Conover Model Contest will be held on our stage Sept. 16. You can get your applica- tions at the Poli Theater or at Sug- enheimer's. A complete wardrobe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Hollywood, Sept. 5-Dear Staff: A character with whom I play golf wears such perpetual smile that I couldn't resist asking him, the other day, how he maintains his sunny disposition.
 "A simple physiological trick" he assured me. Whenever I get out of bed feeling at odds with the world. I start the day by listing all of the things that give me pleasure. To list them, I have to think of them. Thinking about them makes me happy"
 Las evening, being considerably disgruntled after sitting through one of the smelliest priviews that ever aSsailed mortal nose, I tried his formula. Systematically speaking, l found that was glad" because:
 John and Jane Public have shown enough discrimination to make Ingrid Bergman favorite, thereby convincing producers that fine act- ing really has 8 market. Going My Way" Bells of St. Mary's," Smokey and other 100 percent entertainment can pay just as big dividends as screen smut The movie industry itself is at last awake to the danger of giving out and-out commies, or out-and-out fascists chance to use the Ameri- can screen as medium for anti American propaganda. Joan Crawford, by magnificent, award winning comeback has re-establish- ed herself as top-fiight star. Walt Disney, the one producer most
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
By SUE BURNETT

Just two main pattern pieces for this charming button-front daytime frock. Soft gathers and a jaunty bow are pleasing details. Bracelet length sleeves are included in the pattern, if you prefer. Beautifully easy to make-this weeks ABC Special.
 Pattern No. 8083 comes in sizes 12, IA, Is, IS, 20; 40 and 42. Size IA, cap sleeve, 4 yards of 35 or 39-inch fab ric.
 For this pattern, send 25 cents, in COINS, your name, address, size de- sired, and the PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett Waterbury Demo- crat) 1150 Ave. Americas, New York 19, N. Y.
 Send an additional twenty-five cents for the FALL AND WINTER Issue of FASHION-52 pages of the smartest, most wearable patterns you'll see -. fashions by well known designers . special beauty and home-making sections free printed pattern inside the book.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
STRAND

When 1t was announced some time ago that James Cagney was about to return to the screen after an ab- sence of nearly a year, in Grand National production, thousands of his fans rejoiced. The stars mail in- creased until it seemed as if an an- mex would have to be added to the post office. Nearly every correspond ent wanted to know just what kind of a character their favorite was go- ing to represent in his first vehicle under the Grand National banner.
 Would their beloved Jimmy be a G-Man? A gangster? Would his be a roughneck role in his new picture? Or would he be presented in some new and different character?
 All these question: will be answer ed to the satisfaction of the stars legion of admirers, in Great Guy" his first Grand National picture, now at the Strand.
 It is somewhat different from Cagney's previous vehicles, in that it has background never before touched upon the screen, but it has "Cagney' stamped on every scene and in every line of its crisp dia- logue. Incidentally, it is story of Cagney'S own choosing.
 Great Guy' is based upon the series of popular Johnny Cave Stor- ies' in the Saturday Evening Post
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

from Sugenheimers, an all expense trip to New York, and chance to compete in the State finals for a managerial contract from Harry Conover will be offered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

luctance to play in the proposed epic, Adam and Eve". The Eliza beth Gillette who's making screen tests at RKO this week is, in pri- vate life, Mrs. Kent Smith, wife of the Warner Brothers star. Did yuh know that Babe" Ruth will act as casting director for Lloyd Bacon's picture, 'Over The High Board Fence" which deals with Americas National Pastime?. :. :. Silent screen star Jane Novak has taken the comeback trail with meaty role in Hal Wallis production, Desert Town"
 Boss, Desi Arnaz shouldn't need any psychological tricks to be glad this week. He's just received a new offer from the Copacabana in Rio de Janerio, begging to accept $1O,- 800 every seven days for a lengthy engagement.
 THE STAFF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
CHOICE MORSEL It Says Here
. By BOB HOPE -
 TO THE MUSICIANS

I would like to dedicate this column to the many behind the scenes" musicians who contribute so much to the modern motion picture. |. Y. and l write this with out prompting from Petr1llo. Their work goes unsung and un- heralded, but their artistry and talent cannot be denied. Most of us never realize the sweat and oil that go into the background music we hear.
 To tell the truth, the first time anyone ever asked me about a score, I answered, Cleveland T, Tanks A." But more and more people are beginning to take mo- tice of movie-muSic and l un- derstand Spike Jones will take 8 crack at my next picture. There's no doubt about it, good music does much to enhance the emo- tional impact of scene. No kid ding, when I kissed DotY Lamour, the music was breat11taking, It was a little embarratA3sg, though, when I congratulated the musi- clans. :. . How'd I know there wasn't any music in that scene?.
 Years ago, when motion pie lures were in their infancy, the mood music was supplied by a character who'd sit off stage with a bottle of beer playing broken down harpsichord. After the sixth bottle, the hero was being chased by 8 band of bloodthirsty cut throats to the tune of Hearts and Flowers" So, the next time you see a movie ("Monsieur Beau. caire" will be at your neighbor- hood theater soon) just notice the wonderful music. It won't be easy, l know. I love popcorn, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
500 MGn-crGzed Women
 To Take Up Hunt Tonight

fewer there. and more appre- ciated.
 5. Attend conventions, dances, taffy pulls; anything where you're apt to bump into a boy on the loose.
 6. Once you meet a man, see him often.
 No. 1 on the negative list ic don't overdress."
 2. Don't try to be the life oi the party.
 3. Don't talk about your job.
 4. Don't attempt to alter your personality to suit his. of you like Cary Grant, and he doesn't, just say to hell with it and keep going to see Cary).
 5. Don't make 1t too obvious that matrimony is your aim.
 (Await at least two seconds before answering, T will.")
 6. Don't let your family close in too swiftly. (Always remem- Der, he may get jittery and change his mind if he sees Uncle Elmer>
 2. Just before you think you've landed him, don't go around bragging about it. Well, there you are. If you neet any more help, come up to thu Astor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
JIMMIE FIDLER h HoHy1Uood
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able to do the job right, has plan ned series of pictures based on American folklore.
 won't list all of the things I found to be glad about, for the list before I was through, became sur- prisingly long. Long enough to con- vince me that the screen really does offer us our moneys worth in en- tertainment, if only we are discrim- mating enough to shop for it and make our preferences known.
 JIMMIE FTDLER
 Dear POllyanna: We tried your blankety-blaIlk formula and it doesn't work. In fact, wer never got past our first item which had to do with the pleasure we'd get from receiving a pay boost. Thinking about that, we found ourselves in such a nasty mood that We gave up the whole idea.
 To gossip bit:
 Your pal, Joan Cdawford has won another argument with Warner Brothers bosses, who wanted to withhold her picture, "Humoresque," until next June. It will be released the first of October, as per Miss Crawford'S demands. Ed (Duffy's Tavern) Gardner is shopping for a yacht and making big talk about an extended South Sea cruise. Which reminds us, by contrast, that the Brian Donlevys have booked passage for Switzerland for month of winter sports. ?. .Blue-pencil those runlors that Bonita Granville and Jack Wrather, the Texas mill lionaire, are plotting an immediate altar-trek. Wrather can't elope with anyone until he gets divorce from his present wife.
 Lucille Ball, who's been taking lessons from the head of the com- pany that makes them, gets a con- plete delivery within the next few weeks on the first helicopter in these parts. And how would you like to have a ten dollar bill for every photographer who'll be on hand when she makes her first flight?. Time out for Don DeFore, facing surgery to repair a couple of bum knees incurred in sand lot football games. The old injuries were ag- gravated when he wore high-heeled cowboy boots throughout recent picture. .Ha! John Fredericks, the noted designer of screwy hats for wealthy ladies, said nothing doing when he was offered a milliner's role in current picture. The script called for the milliner to be sweet, too sweet.
 Dorothy Sebastian took her big fight scene with Gloria Grahame in Its A Wonderful Life" so seriously that they had to take Miss Gra- hame, when it was all over, to the studio hospital for repairs. |. We hear that Merle Oberon is organiz- ing club for the English war brides of Hollywood. She wants to help them adjust themselves to American ways. On the list of things Hol- lywood isn't glad about just now is the startling slump in business at theaters where celebrities are mak- ing public appearances.
 Leo McCarey, who never likes to give up a good idea, is still trying to break down Jimmy SteWart's re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
by James Edwasd Crank


 The story concerns ths experiences of Johnny Cave" former prize fighter. who has been appointed chief deputy of the Weights and Measure Department, with a warn- ing to keep his fists in his pockets and his head on his shoulders. How he sets out to protect the public, by stamping out the short weight rack ct, thereby running afoul of a pow erful ring of grafters and politicians forms story that is as thrilling and intriguing, as it is unusual
 Of course, there is a girl, played by Mae Clarke, who played opposite Cagney in Public Enemy"
 The companion feature is the ex. citing 'Men of San Quenton."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
By ROBERT RICHARDS

New York, Sept. 5 - (UP) - If you're male, happy and minus such obvious defects as schizophrenia or water on the knee-Stay out of Manhattan tonight.
 Five hundred women will be busy man-hunting around times Square and they'll know all the answers.
 The ladies, traps in hands, will meet in the grand ballroom of the Hotel Astor to be briefed by experts on what-or what not-to do to get their man.
 Harris Shevelson, managing edi- tor of Coronet Magazine, who should know better, will be moder- ator. Tennis star Alice Marble (with no apaprent male of her owm is on the board of experts.
 There are six "do's," and sever "don'ts."
 For the benefit of the 100000 single females in the United States who can't be present, here are the rules:
 l. Blueprint the minimum
 requirements you'll accept in 8
 man, and stick to them. Don't
 approve baldheads and then
 switch suddenly to yearning for
 a gent with curly locks just at the moment when your hairless
 friend is prepared to propose.
 That's wasted effort, and the
 experts don't approve) 2. If you must work, choose a job where men out number women about 10 to 1. (Of
 course, if you're on the homely
 side, you'd better increase this
 ratio at 20 to 1.)
 3. If you're taken for grant,
 ed in your own hometown, pull
 up and leave.
 4. AS long as you're moving, be sure to go west. Women are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

it works down under the gums aBd can cgeate havoc.
 These are the more urgent reasons for seeing your dentist. Having no such reasons, you should see him for periodic examinations as often many dentists say-as every six months. This gives a dentist an op- portunity to detect 6 pit or e fis- sure while it is still superficial in- vasion of the enamel. Halted then, damaging inroads into the pulp of the tooth may be largely averted.
 Mexico now hase 5000 million | Qf7.oc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
TM-tar On Teeth B Danger Signal
BY ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

Two cues to see your dentist, which if ignored may result in trouble, are tartar on the teeth and gums that tint your toothbrush pink.
 Of course, healthy gums bleed if brushed too vigorously or if pricked by a flyaway bristle. But gums that continue to act up are something else again, and should have the at tention of your dentist.
 The reason any tartar accumula- tion on teeth should be removed early is that if allowed to pile up,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Films Time Schedule

.Loews Strand and the mashrdlu LOEW'S STRAND-"Great Guy::' Ills, 400, 6:45, 9:30 P. M.
 Men of San Quenten::" 2:35, 5:2O, sos P. M.
 LOEW'S POLI-''The Kid From Brooklyn: '2:20, 5:3O, goo P. M.
 Shadow Returns" 1:1O, APO, 7:30 P. M.
 WARMERS STATE-"The Big Sleep" 1:30, 4:15, 6:30, 9:15 P. M.