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in in ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, ADRIAN, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1944 THREE Screen News and Coming Attractions JUDY DOES A HELEN MORGAN Judy Garland, accompanied by Iturbi, goes to town in M-G-M's Cheer." coming tomorrow 10 the al number. a la Helen Morgan, and the internationally famous Jose Technicolor film, "Thousands Croswell theater. Here she's doing it's "The Joint is Really Jumpin'." Star Treat For All Fans In Colorful "Thousands A galaxy of stars, topping a lilt (P)ing musical romance of a soldier and the Colonel's daughter, photographed in gorgeous Technicolor, are only a few of the treats to be found in M-G-M's prize package, "Thousands Cheer," playing at the Crowell Theater tomorrow. The plot is the tender romance of young Kathryn Jones. played by Kathryn Grayson.

who gives up a career as a concert soloist with Jose Iturbi's orchestra 10 be with her father. John Boles. and do morale work at his camp. Her ambition is to patch up things between Mary Astor, her mother, and her father who have been separated for fifyears because Boles' heart belonged first to the army. Kathryn meets Gene Kelly, an ex-circus performer, who is discontented with his army lot that is problem soldier of the camp, learns his difficulties and helps him become a model soldier, but not before the two have fallen in love.

much 10 the consternation of her bewildered parents. A highlight of the film is the hour-long USO show put 011 by Kathryn at the army camp. Mickey Rooney as master of ceremonies does several his famed impersonations, Judy Garland teams with lturbi in a boogic-woogie number, Red Skelton appears in a skit with Donna Reed. Marilyn Maxwell, the and little Margaret O'Brien. and Frank Morgan impersonates Dr.

Gillespie with Ann Sothern, Lucille Ball and Marsha Hunt as patients. Eleanor Powell contributes one of her outstanding tap routines and Lena Horne does wonderful things with "Honeysuckle Rose" 10 the accompaniment of Benny Carter and his band. FALCON GETS BILLING IN "BLAZING FRONTIER" Falcon, Buster Grabbe's snowwhite steed, now rates billing with his master in "Blazing opening today at the Family Theatre. In this action western Crabbe, side Al "Fuzzy" St. John, and Falcon.

willingly pitch and help the settlers outsmart a crooked gang of railroad delectives who are trying to oust the ranchers from their property and cheat the company. Marjorie Manners is the charming romantic Jead. DOUBLE TROUBLE HITS ALDRICH COMEDY FILM Aldrich fans who have been following the stormy career of Jimmy Lydon in his series of adventures, are in for a shock in the latest of the series, "Henry Aldrich Haunts a House," which opens Thursday at the Croswell Theatre. Believe it or not, Vaughan Glaser, the school principal who's always giving our Henry ten demerits, is rescued from the clutches of a couple of mad goons by none other than Henry Aldrich who does a swell job of redeeming himself. THOMPSON'S CS-112 and Sand Lake Rd.

Chicken, Steak, Chop and Fish Dinners Sandwiches Lunches Open every day from 12 till 2 except Tuesday, closed all day THREE News of the Churches Bethel A. M. E. The Rev. Walter E.

Smith, pastor. Morning service at 11. Suning of the Missionary Societies day school at 10. The union convene at the Second Baptist church Sunday afternoon o'clock. Mrs.

Hattie B. Meekins and Mrs. T. Butler, presidents. Evening worship at 7 o'clock with special numbers by the Gospel Chorus.

Prayer and class meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The Rev. Paul Grimes, leader. First Church of the Brethren Corner of East Church and McVicar Streets. The Rev.

Herald H. Hendricks, minister. Bible school at 10 a. directed by Floyd dix. superintendent.

Worship and Bible sermon at 11 a. m. Sermon theme, Joy of Christian Service." United Christian Youth unrehe Week will be given recognition in the services. Christian Endeavor at 1:30 p. m.

Theme. "United We Stand." Leader. Junior Pifer. Bible sermon at 8:15. Sermon theme.

"Youth In the Church." Wednesday at 8 p. m. Hymn singing and prayer in Dean Stutzman's home at 602 Oak Street. Christian Spiritualist Services at 7:45 p. m.

at 412 East Marle Avenue. Mrs. Cora Sherrard, speaker. Community 527 French Street. Revival will be held all this coming week, services each evening at 7:45.

Sunday school 10 a. m. Morning worshiping at 11 a. m. Sermon subject, "The Critic of the Churches." Com-1 munion services also will be held In the morning.

Evangelistic services at 7:45. The Toledo Gospel Singers will bring a number of messages in song. Evangelist Pliefer will speak on "Does Crime Pay" and giving his story of 29 years of prison life. Bishop Paul J. Shaffer, pastor.

St. Stephen's Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school, 9:00 a. m. Bible class. 9:00 a.

m. Divine services 10:15 a. m. Relief offering. Tuesday Sunday school teachers' meeting 7:30 p.

m. Confirmation instruction. 4:00 p. m. Wednesday -Young People's meeting.

7:30 p. m. Thursday--Ladies' Aid meetinc. 2:30 p. m.

Saturday Confirmation instruction, 9:30 a. m. First Church of Christ. Scientist "Love" will be the subject of the Lesson-Sermon al 10:45. The Golden Text (I, John 4:79 is "Beloved.

let us love one another: for love is of God: and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God." Among the Bible citations is 1his passage (I John "My little children. let us not love in word. neither in tongue; in deed and in truth." Correlative passages 1o be read from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, include the following (p. 571): "Clad in the panoply of Love. human hatred cannot reach you." Sunday school at 9:30.

Lower Light Mission Services at 543 West Maple Avenue. Sunday school 10 a. Robert Tubbs in charge. worship at 11. subject, "Our Reasonable Service." Young People's service, prayer for service men, 6:45 p.

m. Evangelistic service 7:45 subject, "The Call Sinners." T. H. Myers, pastor. Mennonite Services al 527 French Street, Sunday afternoon.

Sunday school A1 2:30. Bible preaching at 3:15. Meeting of the Sing and Bring club at 3:30 p. m. each Saturday.

The Rev. Andrew Rupp, pastor. Lenawee County Brotherhood Tabernacle Corner Maumce and McKenzie Streets. The Rev. James R.

Calhoun, pastor. 10 a. m. Bible school. 11 a.

m. morning worship sermon by a visiting minister, the Rev. John Bayes of the Baptist church, Hudson, Subject: "Christ Our Advocate." 7:30 p. m. Pre service prayer.

7:45 p. m. Evening evangelistic service. Special musical program by the "Heibers Trio" including vocal trios, solos, accordion numbers and the solo-vox. Message by the Rev.

Bayes: ing With God." Wednesday 4 p.m.| Boys and Girls Bible club direction of Mrs. Harry Smith. 7:45 Prayer Service and Bible study. Friday 7:45 Young Peoples Fellowship at the Tabernacle. Officers of Young People in charge.

Adrian City Friends Corner of Frank and Ann Streets. The Rev. M. E. Coleman, pastor.

Sunday Bible school at 10 a. m. Morning worship at 11. Sermon theme: "The Church: One Faith." Christian Endeavor for young people at 6:30 p. m.

Senior topic: "How to Tell Right from with Adah Knowles, leader. Billy Bowerman will be junior leader. Evening gospel service at 7:30. The Rev. Edward Escolme of Tecumseh will preach.

Mid-1 week prayer and praise service Wednesday evening at 7:30, fol-10 lowed by the monthly business meeting at 8:00 p. m. First Methodist Morning services 10 a. m. in servance of Youth week.

Miss Lucy Mildren, dean of women at Adrian College will be the speaker. Church school 11:30 a. m. Sunday, Feb. 6 will be observed in the opening of the redecorated church.

The Rev. Luther Butt, district superintendent, will be the speaker. Church of the Galileans Services at 513 Merrick Street. Bible school 10 a. m.

Morning worship at Evangelistic service at 7:45 p. m. Prayer and praise service Wednesday evening. The Rev. Clifford Baughey, pastor.

First United Brethren. Corner of Church and State Streets, the Rev. H. B. Peter, pastor.

Morning worship at 10, subject "Faith, An Essential Element for Youth Today." school at 10. Forrest Pifer, general superintendent and Mrs. M. C. Miller, superintendent of the junior department.

Youth week will observed 'in the Christian Endeavor society. Mrs. Virgil DeGroff is the president and the service will begin at 6:45. Mrs. William Powers will lead the discussion on the subject.

"'Great Leaders of the Church." Preaching service at 7:45. The pastor will speak on the subject, "The Quicksands of Life." Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7:45: William Rockwood, leader. First Church of Christ 121 Toledo Street. The Rev. G.

Arthur Valentine. minister. Mornworship at 10 a. theme, "The Attractive Christ." The choir will sing. "Sing Unto God" by E.

S. Lorenz. This service will be in keeping with Youth Week. Bible school at 11 a. m.

Mr. Pal Damon, general superintendent. Sunday evening at 6:15. Harold Heistand, leader. Senior Endeavor at 7:15, Mrs.

Grace Brown. leader. The Church Board will meet at the church Tuesday evening at 7:30. The Emma Jane Ennis Circle will meet al the Miss Adelade Rizzsie, 216 McVicar Street at 7:45 p. m.

Choir rehearsal Thursday ning at the home of Mrs. Grace Brown. 1018 East Butler Street. The choir party will follow the rehearsal, which will begin at Evangelistic Mission Tabernacle Located at 328 South Street Sunday school at 10:00 a. m.

Harold Faust, superintendent. Morning worship 11:00 a. m. Song and praise service 7 p. m.

Evangelistic service 8:00 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 al 802 Hoch The Rev. A. F. Baughey, pastor. The Adrian Scripture Testimony Meetings in Branch Chapel, Main and Beecher Streets.

Sunday school at 10. o'clock: the Lord's Supper and Worship at 11 o'clock. Prayer, praise and try meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. This will be the regular monthly missionary meeting. St.

John's Lutheran The Rev. E. F. Manske, pastor. Morning worship with celebration of Communion at 10:30 a.

m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. The Lutheran Hour at 1:30 p. tion CKLW.

Meeting of St. John's Brotherhood Tuesday at 8 p. m. Sewing for Red Cross Thursday morning. potluck dinner.

and meeting Ladies' Aid Society at 2 p. m. Meetof Tabea Society Friday evening. Deerfield Park Bible School Interdenominational services 312 South Street. 10:00 a.

m. Bible classes for boys and girls. preschool age to 16 years. 11:15 a. m.

Adult Bible class. The Rev. W. D. Webster of Detroit will speak to Adult Bible class Sunday Jan.

30. This is the Project Sunday school. Evangel Chapel (Assembly of God) Services at 151 N. Main Street. The Rev.

W. D. Webster of Detroit preaching Saturday and Sunday evenings. Tuesday evening service 8:00 p. m.

Saturday evening a Singspiration service 8:00. Leonora Annabel, minister. Free Methodist Corner of Locust and Frank Streets. The Rev. LeRoy M.

Lowell, pastor. Sunday school at 10:00 o'clock. Ernest L. Miller ing. Morning worship at 11:00 o'clock, pastor speaking on "Our Greatest Need." Evening service 7:30 with hymn sing led by the sage pastor.

will At be 8:00 "Can We o'clock themesTuesday, class evening will be the regular meeting. Thursday at 7:45 o'clock the Women's Missionary Society will have a public program. Mrs. Jacob Crist, president, in charge. Christ Church, Episcopal 8 a.

m. Holy Communion, 10 a. m. church school. 11 a.

mornprayer and sermon, subject, "The Great Apostle of the Gentiles." The Rev. James M. Horton, rector. First Baptist The Rev. Paul Wengel, a.

morning worship with a sermon by the pastor on the theme "The Challenge of Tomorrow for the Youth of Today." The adult choir, under the direction of Floyd Laudenslager, will sing, "Jesus, "CAN WE KNOW?" Pastor L. M. Lowell, Speaking Another Thrilling Hymn Sing Good Special Music 10-SUNDAY SCHOOL GREATEST NEED" FREE METHODIST CHURCH Locust at Frank A 20th Century of the Oll-Time Religion Our Lord, We Adore Thee." by James. Mrs. A.

M. Thomas will play the following organ selections: "Largo" by Handel, "Offertory" by Agate and "Postlude" by Kullak. The junior choir will be under the direction of Mrs. erine C. Greenslit.

Several young people will take part in the service. 11:30 a. church Bible school session with special selections by the orchestra. 7:30 p. 10., The Happy Sunday Evening Hour with a sermon by the pastor on the topic: "The Earnest Expectation of the Sons of God." A popular song service will feature this service.

First Presbyterian 'The Rev. George D. Prentice, minister. 10 a. service of worship.

This and other denominations are sponsoring and supporting the United Christian Youth Movement. Today's service is the first of two emphasizing youth. The minister speaks particularly 10 young people today. Next Sunday young people are in complete charge of the service. Mrs.

A. H. Sywassink will play Andante. Rockwell's Melodie" in and Kern's Chancel Radiance. The choir will sing the anthem "Like as the Hart" by Heaton.

Sermon theme "Three Hundred Plus One." During the service children may be left in the nursery which is conducted by members of the Mission Guild in the Cradle Roll rooms. A1 11:15 Sunday school convenes for worship and study. A men's discussion group meets in the Tower Room. From 5 to 7 there will be a Get-To-Gether in the church parlors for wives, parents and families of service men and women. 7:30, young people of the congregation will be entertained in the home of Mary Lou and William Yost at 811 West Maumee Street.

ROCKET TARGETS USED TO SHARPEN SKILL OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT CREWS CAMP DAVIS. N. Jan. 29 -The army disclosed today that it was using a rocket-propelled which travels with the speed of a fast airplane, in the of anti-aircraft gunners al this big camp. The target, about 5 feet is launched from a special tower.

has an initial speed of 450 (hour, and a range of some 2.200 yards, depending upon the angle of release. The gunners use 50-caliber machine guns and 20 and 40 millimeter cannon in firing at the whizzing targets, and camp officers said the practice had improved their accurjacy to a marked degree. The rocket not re-: place the more familiar 1arget towed by an airplane. Both types are used in the training here. DEERFIELD Klauda-Kaser The marriage of Miss Dolores Jean Kaser, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Orley Kaser of Deerfield and Albert Klauda. son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klauda of South Deerfield 1ook place at the Methodist church Sunday at 4 p.

m. The service was read by the Rev. Donn S. Stubbs. The bride wore a white satin gown with a train A and fingertip veil and carried white carnations.

She was attended her sister, Mrs. Gerald Frayer, of Dearborn. who wore pink satin and net and Miss Edith Langschield, whose gown was pale blue satin with net. Each wore a short veil and carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations. The bridegroom was attended by his brother.

John Klauda of Ottawa Lake and Oran Lamley of Blissfield. David Lawson sang, Promise Me" and "I Love Truly," accompanied by Mrs. Douglas Diver. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on West River Street. Mrs, Klauda graduated from the Deerfield high school with the class of 1941 and for the last year has been bookkeeper at the RevCo.

factory. For the present they will remain in the Kaser home, As Mr. and Mrs. Kaser soon are to leave for California for an indefinite time. Deerfield Notes George Keinath is recovering from a heart attack which devel-1 oped after a severe case of enza.

Mrs. Velmer Croteon of Lansing is spending this week with relalives and friends here. Pic. William Petrovish of Camp Atterbury, came Thursday for a ten-day furlough with his wife and other relatives. Lawrence Brunt of the U.

S. Navy, stationed near Chicago. is spending a 15-day furlough with his wife and other relatives here. Mrs. Lovina Hefner of Toledo has been spending the week with Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Dyke. Ple. Andrew Schmidt and wife of Fort Bragg, N. are spending ten days with his parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Chris Schmidt. Donald Seiser is recovering from an illness in his home. Sgt, Clarence Gartee returned to Camp Bragg. N.

Monday evening after a 15-day furlough spent with his father, George Gartee and sister, Sylvia. A special meeting of the W. R. C. will be held in the hall Feb.

2 at 2 p. m. Harvey Jones returned Wednesday from the University hospital at Ann Arbor where he had been a patient for several weeks. George Peavey has been appointed chairman of the March of Dimes committee for Deerfield township. Word has been received here that Eugene Yape and Tony Louden, who left for military service Jan.

13, are stationed in Florida. The W. S. C. S.

of the Methodist church will meet Feb. 2 at the church. A dinner will be served at noon. Miss Leila Payne is confined to her home with influenza. GREAT GILDERSLEEVE HAS WOMAN TROUBLE Mirth- Packed Comedy Third in Hilarious Series Hilarity and romance are the twin themes of "Gildersleeve on Broadway," newest in the gay series of film farce, featuring Harold Peary, coming Thursday to the family Theater.

This time "Gildy's" troubles come to him when he goes to New York to straighten out his niece Marjorie's romance with Jimmy, her boy friend. "Gildy" has just become engaged himself, and he feels sympathetic toward young peoples' misunderstandings. But event before 'he reaches the big city, "Gildy's" woes begin when a coy widow fancies he greatly resembles her dear departed husband and decides to marry him. Trying to avoid the lady's wiles. "Gildy" only gets into more hot water, when, in a mistaken attempt to rescue Jimmy from a gold-digger, he learns he has only transferred her variable affections and that she won't be satisfied with anything less than a mink coat.

Moreover, Matilda. "Gildy's" fiancee, visits Manhattan to keep an eye on her chubby groom-to-be only to find him considerably involved with two strange women. JAPANESE TERRORIZED BY MARINES "GUNG HO" History is most ably recorded for posterity in Universal's thrilling film, "Gung Ho!" the Walter Wanger production that depicts the first offensive action of America against Japan in the daring Marine Corps raid Makin Island. "Gung Ho!" opened Thursday at the Croswell theater, Based on the exploits Carlson's Raiders, the brave group of especially trained marines that destroyed every Jap and every enemy installation on Makin in the South Pacific. "Gung Ho!" is an authentic tribute to L1.

Colone! Evans F. Carlson and his fighting men. Randolph Scott plays the role of Colonel Thorwald, the cinema prototype of Colonel Carison, and makes his role a truly rugged portrayal. Noah Beery, and David Bruce, as half-brothers who are rivals for the affections of lovely Grace McDonald. carry the mantic portion of the film.

"HEATS ON" SIZZLES WITH SONG AND DANCE Advance notice on "The Heat's On," Columbia's musical extravaganza opening at the Family! Theatre on Monday lists a cast, besides the stars Mae West, Victor Moore and William Gaxton, of feature players who will keep audiences warm whether any other form of heat is on or not. There's Xavier Cugat and his Rhumba Orchestra; there's songstress and piano playing fool, Hazel Scott together with the high trump of trumpeters, Leonard Sues; lovely, warbling Mary Roche; David Lichine, actor, dance originator and director extraordinary; Lester Allen, Bridges, Almira Sessions, Sam Ash, Jack Owens and Lina Romay. "CALLING DR. DEATH" HAS HYPNOTIC THEME The plot for "Calling Dr. Death," at the Family theater Thursday, is constructed upon the professional methods of a successful neurologist who secures relief for his mentally ill patients.

through delving into their sub-conscious minds by hypI nosis. Lon Chaney, who appears in the title role, employs a metronome in helping to put the patient into a 'hypnotic DINE and DANCE -atCLUB De YOUTH JACK LUNDAHL'S ORCHESTRA Members 40c Dancing 9-12 Non-members 50c EVERY SATURDAY Civic Auditorium Villa-Bee Night Club Jackson, Michigan 2 Floor Shows Nightly 2 Karl Kalsow's Orchestra Open Wednesdays Through Sunday 9-2 A. M. For reservations dial Jackson 9445 Lets ALL THE WAR BONDS LOAN BACK BUY Extra 4th WAR THEATRE TROUBLE IS BUSTER'S MIDDLE NAMEAnd His Gun's Shows at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 His Only Pal BUSTER CRABBE Frontier" FAMILY TODAY and SUNDAY "RACKET MAN" EXPOSES BLACK MARKET GAME Every once in a while a picture comes along which is just as timely upon its release as it was when it was conceived. The lit attacks or exposes are still front page news.

Such a film is Columbia's "The Racket Man" at the Family' Theatre next Monday. Scarcely day goes by that we do not read in our daily press about some activity in the billion dollar black market. It is with this that "The Racket Man" deals. And it does it with enough tense and exciting melodrama. plus a realistic romance, to make the most hardened movie-goer thrill with excitement.

Movie Calendar For Next Week At the Croswell Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, "Thousands Cheer." Thursday, Friday, Saturday. "Henry Aldrich Haunts a House" an "Gung Ho!" At the Family Today, and Sunday Buster Crabbe in "Blazing Frontier." Monday. Tuesday, Heat's On" and "The Racket Man." Thursday, on Broadway" and "Calling Dr. Death." Putting 0 Buster's Neck In Stop a Chapter No. 7 of to Batman" Noose Frame.

Cartoon News Previews Starting Monday MAE WEST in TOM NEAL in "The Heat's On" "The Racket Man" and Disney Feature in Color FINAL TONIGHT "WHERE "SALUDOS CHILDREN" ARE AMIGOS" YOUR CRO STARTING THEATRE -SUNDAY! A GRAND LOVE STORY! THE YEAR'S BIGGEST MUSICAL SENSATION! M-G-M's TECHNICOLORFUL HIT! GENE KELLY KATHRYN ASTOR GRAYSON JOHN LUCILLE SKELTON. 30 MARY POWELL ANN and his SOTHERN ORCHESTRA STARS! ELEANOR KAY and his on the screen 3 BOB ITURBI in his first CROSBY appearance BANDS! M-G-M's. introducing JOSE You'll see them all in THOUSANDS OF ARM1 STORY LOVE AN CHEER PICTURE Mayer CAMP VIRGINIA O'BRIEN FRANK MORGAN LENA HORNE MARSHA HUNT DON LOPER and MAXINE MARILYN MAXWELL JOHN CONTE FRANK JENKS DONNA REED SARA HADEN DICK SIMMONS MARGARET O'BRIEN BEN BLUE FRANK SULLY JUNE ALLYSON FRANCES RAFFERTY BEN LESSY Her father was a Colonel with GLORIA DeHAVEN MARY ELLIOTT and more- on eagle en his shoulder BARRAT BENNY CARTER and his BAND DANCING GIRLS he was a buck private with a chip on his! We Sell WAR BONDS and STAMPS 3 ENOTICE! DUE TO LENGTH OF ENTIRE SHOW THERE WILL BE NO GUEST FEATURE MONDAY NIGHT Back The Attack! BUY A $25.00 BOND OR and receive a FREE ticket to LARGER at the theatre, Bank, Post the premiere showing of "DESTINATION Office, Federal Savings and Loan, TOKYO" 9:15 Wed. Feb. 9..

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