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SECOND SECTION Shf Watetbmu tymutni ......———'..» - ...—-.-.—1> PAGES 11 TO FOR DEMOCRAT WANT APS DIAL 4 2121 WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938 PAGE ELEVEN Walter WincheU / On Broadway <Tr»«» Mirt ItrutUf t-»1) Opyrluht, l»l», l)«l)y Mirror, Inc. New York Heartbeat Faces About ToWn: Rublnoff, baca from too long a stay In the midwest hospitals, looking as fit as his fiddle ... Banker Baruch buying 200 tickets to "Hellapoppin” for Nov. 11th .. Kit Carlisle, the thrush hypnotising a 40th Street traffio cop—with her perfectly straight stocking seams . . . Katharine Hepburn, the attractive Icicle, In the Waldorf foyer, chinning with Sam Ooldwyn, whose mlstatements are quoted Internationally ... Helen Wills Moody,-all smiles, in the dimly* lit La Conga, as her partner breathes heavily on her cheeks . . . Cary Grant, boarding the S. S. Conte De Savola—but due back In a few weeks to become Garbo’s next leading man . , . Greta, by the way, will be seen as “a man” in It for half the film . . . Quentin Reynolds of Collier’s, whose very first Instruction to a night club waiter Is: “Re move the rest of these chairs I” ... It keeps bores from Joining the table , .. And saves money, too . . . Henry Talbot de Vere Clifton and Mrs. Clifton, of England, tenants at the Plasa. He Isn't such a sucker for card sharps. He didn’t and won’t pay the 160 O’s he ’’lost” in Hol lywood. Sallies In Our Alley: A couple of youthful lawyers were telling Felix Frankfurter, the President’s friend, of LaGusrdla’s brilliant wit. They quoted some MR... “He must be a wonderful man,” observed Felix, “his friends create the most Interesting fables about him” At Club IS, the other night, Groueho Marx and Ben Bemie were the targets of Jack White and his clowns . . . Groueho was persuaded to get up and be comical, but his quips didn’t land ... “The poor Marx Brothers,” heckled Pat Harrington, “over In Italy they can’t laugh at them and over here they won’t!" Observations: The Broadway place that displays frankfurters (al most a foot long) with especially baked rolls, and exploits them as “HaUoweenles” ... The sign, “No Sparking” on the upper Riverside Drive lovers’ lane . . . The number of Oscar Wlldellnquents who fre quent the Robert Morley show at the Fulton nightly .. . Study In con trasts: The lovelies responding to a showgirl call In the Majestic The ater alley, and the doaons of worn-looking women answering a call for charwomen at the Lincoln Hotel next door . . . The hilarious men at the bar In 247 Park Avenue, so gay and boisterous the management asked them to pipe down. They were morticians In convention ... The store at 65 Chambers Street with the letters “Social Club” on Its win dows which display nothing but a large shell and bomb .. . The Amer ican Airlines window on W. #4th which features a sign reading: “What’s your hurry7” ... The happiest woman In the Versailles every night. She won $2,187 In the sweeps. She’s the attendant In the powder room there ... The "modest” billing for Yehudi Menuhin on the Carnegie Hall posters: “Prodigy of Yesterday—Genius of Today.” Memo* of a Mldnlghter: The Chief Executive’s patience with the Die* Committee Is setting very short ... The patrons of the St. Soils complained so much about a sepia crew playing there, the orchestra has been dropped ... A planned series of operations that might not have helped—was why Dorothy Hale plunged to her death ... Ethel Somerville, the showgirl at the Midnight Sun, and Cynthia Cavanaugh "went to It” over Ethel’s Marquis. Midtown Vignette: His name is Malcolm McLaughlin, a cashier In the Stork Club kitchen . . . The owner of the place has repeatedly offered to elevate him to cashier at the bar upstairs, where his salary would be bigger, and where he could see the dandles and their ladies he’s read so much about... But the chap has spurned the offers be cause he Is studying the Stanislavsky system of acting and hopes one day to become an actor ... He doesn’t want people to remember his cafe Job— when he becomes a star. Sounds In the Night: In the Stork: “I’ve never liked you since the night I saw you with him, and I’ve never liked him since the night I saw him with you” ... In the Int'l Casino: “Your eyes are very attractive—do they take much timeT” ... At the Midnight Sun: “He’s as sincere as a cigarette girl’s smile" ... At the Swing Club: “Boy, can she drink! She gets higher than a check at El Mo rocco" ... In Leon and Eddie’s: “Oh, of course, I love you—but 1 gotta get some sleep!” ... In the Havana-Madrld: “The closest she ever came to being a newspaper woman was wearing a tweed skirt” ... In the Klt-Kat: “Don’t offer me money, lady. I'm an Argentine Ig birth—not by profession!” ... In the Glass Hat: “Is she going with anyone?” . . . “Yeah, anyone!” ... At the Casa Manana: “If his mind gets any narrower—he’ll be able to shave with It” ... At La Conga: “lie's so phoney they’re putting his picture on counterfeit money” ... In Reuben’s: “Oh. no, he ain’t stuck much. Neither mm Romeo!” ... At the Astor Bar: “That couldn’t be his wife. He hasn’t missed a dance with her" ... At the Onyx: “The only men ■ho doesn’t llke-are dead.” New Yorchlds: Mildred Bailey’s version of “In My Reverie” . . . Ths forthcoming film, “The Citadel” ... Mark Warnow's swlng-slngers at the Paramount.. . “Dark Rapture” at the Globe ... The Washing ton songstress, Virginia Boyd, who debuts with the Dick Kuhn crew at the Astor tonight . . . Jimmy Lunceford’s rhythms at the Klt-Kat . . . Gloria Day’s enchantreslng at the Paradise, the best of the soft shoeing In town .. ; N. B. C.’s thrilling Navy Day bill via “Magic Key” last Sunday—most exciting two-way transmission yet. New York Novelette: Nome* would be embarrasing, and so this la u tale of a Him and » Her ... He’a a dramatic critic and hla opin ions have stopped more plays than the Yankees’ infield ... He had only Just met her, but he was completely and painfully smitten . . . He hadn't the time to find out much about her—except that she was lovely and apparently well-off, and he was content to have her dine with him once or twice a week ... The affair was progressing beau tifully until the other day ... She has suddenly refused to answer kh phone calls or see him—no explanation whatever ... He can’t understand It, but he certainly will when he sees this here ... He panned ft recent new play so hard, it probably will close this week or next . . . But so did the others, only his review said “it made no sense” ... That was like calling her a sap, because her faith in it is unbounded, which is why she backed it for a goodly amount ... He had no Idea, of coursS, that she was connected with it or even in the show-backing business ... And so his roast was Just the same as giv ing himself » bad notice . .. The ghost of Cain’s can cart away his heart. Broadway Confucius Speaks: Fellow who gives good hints should be glad to take . . . Angel with wings not so hot as angel with arms ... All lovers In triangle seldom on the square . . . Girl with future should beware of man with past . .. Two can live as cheap as one but cannot sit In orchestra ... If every knock was boost then Jack Doyle would be champion fighter—Instead of champion something else . . . Famous people should remember It Is nice to be famous—but damsite nicer to be famous for being nice ... Lots actors think they stop show, when they only stop entertainment... Beautiful but dumb chorus girl always much smarter than wise guy. Con You Read Facial "Emotions" or "Moods"? Win FREE Tickets to the STATE Theater . . . ■ To So# Bette Davit and Errol Flynn in "THE SISTERS" . fSlieCC what “mood” or "emotion" correctly describes the ex UUMJ pressJon of Bette Dsvla In BOTH of the pictures below. Check ONLY ONE of the descriptions listed below EACH picture. Benevolence Selfishness Sorrow Ardor Hate Pity Love Longing Spite Indifference Fascination Fright 5-PAIRS OF TICKETS—5 «■ be mtM mrr day far (be ant * (*H> to (be fln( (He eerreet or neereat correct atuwera recelred by . . . CONTEST EDITOR Woterbury Democrat WATERBURY. CONN. THE DECISION OF THE CONTEST EDITOR IS ABSOLUTELY FINAL. Watch for tha Fifth Thursday Six-Year Old Lad Sues For Eye Bank Named In $10,000 Suit Brought Today Ansonia Man Claims Dam ages for Loss of Wife’s Love A six year old boy whose right eye Is seriously affected by a fall In a ScovlU street hallway—a man who has lost the love of his wife—and Ansonla residents who object to the noise and soot from a cabinet-mak ing shop In their nelghhornood, are among the 11 plaintiffs In civil ac tions filed today In the superior and common pleas court. The damages sought In the 11 suits aggregate only *44,400. The majority of the actions represent small claims for unpaid debts. Damages of $10,000 are sought by John Santoro In an action brought by his father, Mlahele, against the Waterbury Savings Bank. It Is al leged that on September 8, 1937 he fell In the hall of the building at 52 Scovlll street, and pierced his right eyelid with a sharp instru ment he was carrying. The fall was caused by the poor Illumination of the hall and the unsafe condition of the stairs, according to the com plaint. As result of the Injury, the boy's right eye has been closed and swollen, and he has lost control of his right eyelid. The complaint states that the Santoros were tenants In the house and that 16 other families also resided there. Lost Love! Alfred L. Emmons of Waterbury claims *10,000 damages in an aliena tion of affections suit filed against Daniel LeRoy Oracy of Southbury. He claims that Oracy has alienated the affections of his wife, with whom he lived from December 23, 1928 to July, 1936. The plaintiff claims to have suffered great distress of mind because of the loss of his wife’s love. A divorce petition is pending trial. Anna O. O’Connor and Timothy J. Kenealy of Clifton avenue, Ansonla, seek an injunction and damages of *10,000 in an action against Pasqualc M. Pepe, cabinet maker, also of An sonla. They claim that noise, vibra tion, soot and dirt from his factory, on property adjoining theirs, has caused their property to reduce In value, because of the unhealthy con dition that Is created. Higher Rates They alleged that because of the condition they must reduce rents and pay higher fire Insurance rates. It Is alleged that the cabinet works Is operated from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m. dally. They seek an Injunction restraining the continuation of such conditions as they allege are created by the factory. A fall In the Spencer Shoe Store at 110 Bank street. February 14, 1938 Is the basis of a *5,000 suit brought by Marion P. Tracy against the Spencer Chain Stores, Inc. The suit alleges that the plaintiff entered the store at 1:30 p. m. of the day men tioned and because of the slippery condition of the floor, fell, and was injured. The International Commercial company claims damages of *400 In an action against Steve Civitello of Waterbury. The suit Is based on an allegedly unpaid loan. Common Writs Damages of *4,000 are sought by the John Byron Coal company in a suit against the Industrial Proper ties, Inc. The suit is Hied on a com mon count writ. The Joseal Realty Corp. claims damages, of *100 from C. C. Sher wood In a common count writ filed In common pleas court. Manual Alves claims *1,500 dam ages In a similar writ filed against the Ideal Market of Naugatuck. Herbert Liebreich of Plalnville, ad ministrator of the estate of Frances Liebreich, claims damages of *400 In an action against Martin Lefsky. Teresa McEvoy claims damages of (1,500 In a suit against Nicholas Jamele. The suit Is filed on a com mon count writ Teresa McEvoy claims *1,500 In an action against Daniel J. McGrath and others, also filed on a common count writ. Salvation Army Appeal, $680.80 With employes’ contributions and individual donations received this morning and Salvation Army’s annual maintenance appeal has climbed to 1680.80. Employes of the following firms have respond ed already: Howland-Hughes Co., Miller dc Peck Co., Waterbury Trust Co. Individual contributors are as follows: Starbuck Sprague, Robert S. Walker, Mrs. Ella D. Noble, Miss Dora Smith. Lltaky Pharmacy, Dr. M. Impress, Franklin R. White, Dr. A. & Brown, Wales Porter, R. L., Mr. and Mrs. David Burnett, Sr., Mrs. Mrs. L. B. Freithy, Mrs. W. A. Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge A. Ooss, Miss Helen A. Chase, Hemp son. Mintle & Abbott. Mrs. C. 8. Bull, W. L. Chamberlain, Ellis Phelan, Miss E. Stuckman. Lieutenant Lester Auchmoody spoke briefly last night on the radio on behalf of the drive. This evening at 5:15 Sergeant-Major Rank Duren will talk over Sta tion WATR. FUR’S FIRST While on location iif the Sierras for Metro-aoldwyn-Mayer*s "Stand Up and Fight,” Robert Taylor had his first opportunity to wear the fur-lined leather coat he bought in London after completing “A Tank BROWNIE WINGS PRESENTED SIX GIRL SCOUTS One of the happiest evenings In months jras that experienced last night by the Olrl Scout troop of the church of the Blessed Sacrament. Members and friends saw six awarded recog nition for their effi ciency. They also wit nessed the admission of new members bringing the troop’s roster to the highest mark It has re corded In its brief, but Interesting history.' Scout leaders and coun cil executives are look ing forward with keen anticipation to the girls of the church of the Blessed Sacrament par ish enjoying one of the most successful years In the history of the Scout movement In Water bur y. Six Brownie scouts of the Bles sed Sacrament church received their Brownie wings last night and were welcomed into the Girl Scout troop of the church an 15 little girls Joined the Brownie pack and recived their pins at a ceremony called around the “Fairy Pool.” Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, chair man of the program committee of the Waterbury Girl Scout council, scout officials and members of the Brownie pack committee were in attendance. The leader of the Brownies is Miss Ann Savage and Miss Berna dete Barry is leader of the Girl Scout troop of the church. Shown in the upper picture, left to roght, are scout officials and the six girls admitted to the Girl Scout troop: Claire Mullen, Mary Sullivan. Nancy Sullivan, Mary Foody, Lois La Bonne, Mau reen Ford, Miss Bernadette Barry, captain of the Girl Scout Troop: Miss Elma Stuckman, director of Waterbury Girl Scouts; Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, chairman of the Waterbury Girl Scout Coun cil’s program committee; and Miss Ann Savage, leader of the Brownie Pack. In the lower picture are shown Miss Ann Savage and the girls who Joined the Brownie Pack, receiving their buttons. First row, seated, left to right: Nancy Ford, Beverly Callahan, Sally Foody, Angelina Finocchio, Jean Ann Root: second row, Joan Mullen, Carol Furman, Elizabeth Smith, Joan Shall, Jean Sullivan, Vivian Burr; back row, Barbara Curtin, Caroline Wilson, Shirley Anne Young, Dorothy Curtin. Betty Johnson, Barbara oJhnson and Anna Lynch. Some of the guests at the cere monies were: Miss Flnetta Nor ton, director of the Middletown Girl Scouts; and Miss E. Eleanor Smith, leader of the Older Girls Troop in Naugatuck. The members of the Brownie Pack committee are: Mrs. Neil Callahan, Mrs. C. F. Curtin, Mrs. Ora Furman, Mrs. H. L. Smith and Mrs Lester Young GRACE BAPTISTS TO GIVE CONCERT A sacred concert by the young people of the Grace Baptist church will be given tomorrow evening at the Salvation Army Citadel on Cherry street at 8:15 o'clock. The chorus will be directed by Wesley Clapp, assisted by Wallace Clapp. Miss Ruth Jones will be pianist. The Negro spirituals to be sung will Include: "When the Saints Go Marching In”. "I Know I Got Re ligion”, and "My Soul is a Witness.” The soloists will be H. Prince, Isaac Copeland, Virginia Gatling and Wallace Clapp. A recitation will be given by Miss Kate Fisher and a talk by R. A. McKinney. VETERINARIAN AT HUB DISCUSSIONS Dr. Richard T. Oilyard. veterin arian, of this city is attending a conference in Boston, called for the discussion of a plan to curb a di sease which killed more than 600 animals in Massachusetts last year. The disease is equine encephalomye litis. The meeting will be held at the Hotel Westminster. Participating will be Prof. Leroy D. Fotherglll. department of bacteriology. Harvard Medical school; Dr. B. M. Lyon of Pearl River, N. Y.; and Major James Kelsey, U. S. Army. How You May Obtain A FEDERAL HOUSING LOAN For Ropoirs — Pointing — Popering A New Furnace Oil Burner — Etc. FIRST—Call in your contractor and have him give you a price on the work to be done. SECOND—Come in and fill out an application for the amount which the work will cost. THIRD—In two days we will have checked your appli cation and if our credit requirements are met we will finance the entire coat of the work. FOURTH—You repay the loan with small monthly payments. Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank of Waterbury MKMBFRK nr F. D. I. C. STEVE SEHICH TO LEAD PALS North End Club Elects . Joseph Rossi Coach of Basketball Team Steve Senich was elected president of the North End Pals at a meeting last evening In their clubrooms, John Carriero was named vice-pres ident, John McNamara, secretary, and Irving Benson, treasurer. Plans for the second annual barn dance Friday evening at Harvey's Barn in Wolcott were completed. Prises will be awarded the best cos tume for both boys and girls. En tertainment will be offered and re freshments will be served. John Carriero is chairman of the arrangements committee assisted by Henry Chestone, Joseph Petrocine, and Steve Harvey. George Kipp and Louis Mayo will be guests of ure uuw. Rocco Palladlno is advisor of the club. John McNamara was elected manager of the Pals basketball team. Two new members were ad mitted last night. William Stolfl and Peter Sabotowich. Joseph Rossi will coach the basketball team. EGAN PROTESTED BY INDEPENDENTS Nomination Claimed Ille gal ; Party Leaders Con tradict Charges Complaint of the coterie of mem bers of the Independent Democratic club over nomination of Edward P. Egan as candidate from the 16th senatorial district was discounted today by various Democratic leaders as without basis of legal contention. It was remarked that the nomin ation of Mr. Egan, as well as that of Sen. George T. Culhane by the 15th senatorial district convention, were strictly in accordance with state law. By the rules of the party, various large cities of the state prescribe calling of conventions by town chairmen Inasmuch as the districts are within the environs of the cities in reference. Unless the state committee pro vides different specifications, local party rules apply in such cities. In M17, the first year motor vehicles were registered in South Carolina, 38,000 automobiles were reported. Today there are almost 300,000 passenger cars and trucks. 65 Bedroom Suites ■ Greatly Reduced When you can buy Bedroom suites with Hampson, Mintie, Abbott label (and all that it stands for) at prices offered now during our sale, you are getting bar gains that are sensational, We are certain that you will find just the right suite at the right price in the design and finish that will please you. We list three suites at bargain prices 3 Piece Walnut Suite. Sale Price $72.00 3 Piece Maple Suite. Sale Price $64.00 3 Piece Mahogany Suite. Sale Price $98.50 IF AN EVENING APPOINTMENT IS PREFERRED PHONE 3-2171 Hampson - Mintie - Abbott 1NCOBTOBATED 91-99 WEST MAIN STREET WATERBURY, —