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The Rocky Mount Sunday Telegram, 8mu April 27 'OnMoosoV Roy Rogers Due At Carolina Thursday (irk Douglas Star Of 'Big Trees' Ida Lupina Has Had Her Woes That the Roy Rogers pic Due Af Tower Mew starlet Eve Miller, born tures, through the years, have with the Illustrious name of Marilyn Miller, is on the road to mak oeen known as wholesome "family" entertainment may be attri Four high school students the ing her adopted name as well buted to the fact that a hap Los Angeles area served as ttefcr known on the screen as her real py lamiiy has made them. Ida Lupino has had her problems as an actress. She has played a lame girl, a confirmed alcoholic and a girl with a stutter. None of these portrayals was a name was on the New York musi meal advisors to The Hmtktra "On the Loose." in which Jet Evans, ICelvyn Douglas and Lyu The present producer of Roy's series at Republic Studios is cal comedy stage 25 years ago; Edward J. White who has been at yrinv ml In "Th Tir Tthi th Bart are co-starred.

Qdlier Yeung pic- difficult as her present role oij the helm for the past 34 a blind woman in EKO Radio's tures while the director. proaucea ana vnaries untr directed the picture for RKO Radio current drama, "On Dangerous i liam Witney, has guided Roy new Warner Bros, action epic in eJor by Technicolor. Kirk Douglas afaB Patrice Wymore also star in the film, due today at the' Cameo distribution. Ground." through his paces for the past s. The four students were assign Miss Lupino and Director Nich 27 Rosters venlcles ed to their jobs as technical Theatre.

olas Ray decided In pre poduc- The relationship of these three visors by their respective -1 sokes! Apparently little Eve or Mari tiott talks that it would be much men is more like brother help better if she could "act" blind ra principals. In eCnjunctlon with the cooperation of the Los Angeles ther than rely on the standara ing brother than that of actor, director and producer a productive, harmonious combination of talents that has boosted City Schools Supervisor, at the lyn, as she was christened, was bora w)tii the desire to act, for as far back as she can remember her one ambition was to become a motion picture actress. However. movie device of using contact lenses to simulate an unseeing request of the film's producers who wished thus to assure taM stare. uie UKaDie, unassuming cow selves of factual, realistic esses upon graduation from high school.

boy to the highest ranks in the "It will be much more power dure in all matters pertaining Je Sve tamed to modelling and later ful on the screen." the actress 1 Syfj history of western films. Timely Topics the delineation oa the sereen er a Became a salesgirl for the Empori told a correspondent, its a teen-age student, her assoeiatss It has been the purpose of hPArtanhe for me and I mean and her problems. um and City of Paris Department stores' in California In fact, she credits the latter with being re that Htarallv. The intense eoncen The teea-ager in this ease Is tration on the physical hurdles producer White to inject into the Rogers series a timeliness and present-day flavor that would give them more substance than sponsible for ber start in show busi if the oart leaves my neao portrayed by attractive Jose Evans, whose role is that of a high 'School girl who, from neglect at home turns te ness. An ill-tempered customer throbbing each night." in other western tales.

As a re mistook Eve's good intentions For her behavior in tne picture about the size of a dress, and com Miss Lupino drew on her own ob her outside world for eonsota. servations, gathered during the Uon, sympathy and excitement. i plained to, the management who In turn suggested that Ire might be war. when she toured many serv sult Roy's pictures have probed such problems as "wet-backing" (the smuggling of Mexican nationals into this country to serve as migratory workers), preservation of fisb in the hatchers of Cali The four technical adnsefs fciDnier elsewhere. ice hospitals and visited warns were put on The FUmakers'- pap A Job followed with the chorus of honsine blinded soldiers ana Kirk Douglas and Patrice Wymore hove key roles in 'The Big Trees' the action epic, in technicolor, opening at the the Follies Bergere production In sailors.

roll, sat as a board with producers directors and player and gave adviee throughout pro San Francisco. It was there that a fornia, the general preservation of wild life everywhere, coun "There is one very trying proo Cameo. Eve Miller also appears in the film. talent agent spotted her for films i.m cha minted out. Wnen 4 duction.

Moreover, that adview terfeiting, preservation of Indian reservations and many other turn mv head I must remember nnt tn let my eyes -ieaa uib jr, 'We take the view," Pradus- After minor roles In a number of pictures. Ma Lupino assigned her to 'Uever Fear," and it was Eve's ensitive performance in this which -t t' tn turn mw such similar subjects. Roy's current Republic pic jo nnrnmi. i iianc er Tounv nomted out. "that hAori ttnri mv eves biuiuiwuwuo American teen-agers ire hums ture is typical.

The film, "Pals i whioh more auiicuit man of the Golden West," coming beings. And going on from there. (hint Trv it vourself and see Thursday at the Carolina Theatre; relates Roy's efforts to combat we were determined to vmcXe our picture about the problem of high school kids and thei? Jed her to present Warner contract. SQUARE DANCING REVIVAL IN WEST AWIPQXJERQUE- UV-r Cowboy fniH; that as an actress na Border trouble brings plenty of thrills and action to "Pais iwvk deoended largely on my parents a realistic and host of the Golden West' the latest Roy Rogers starrer which the spread of hoof and mouth disease' from Mexico to the United States; Roy serves as a member of the U. S.

Border frou Minnesota and cowgirls from eves to exoress my emotions I'm no -raving beauty and my comes Thursday to the Carolina. story, dealing with real pf lemi of adolescence." i i i i the Bronx are taking up the old Patrol pursuing a band of eyes have been my chiet asset. Now, in this role. I am depriveJ rustlers who are smuggling Mexican cattle into this country. The script is from the pen of Albert of their use." Southwestern practice of do-el-do and promenade.

Square dane-ir" 'i enjoying a new boom with Arizona's Golden Jubilee CebbrMiod Robert Ryan is miss xiupmu DeMond and Eric The excellent cast includes Dale co-star in the current proouc-tion. bis role being that of an of Evans (Mrs. Rov Rogers). Esteli- ficer sent to nuni oown me uei- BY BURTON THOMPSON PHOENIX. April 26 The federal reclamation program came Into being nearly 10 tar odriguez, Roy Barcroft; Pinky lne's brother on a murder cnarRe.

Lee and the Roy Rogers Rid Ward Bond also nas a roie in years before Arizona, became the ers. support. baby state of the union in 1912. This is the 50th year of the federal reclamation program and Arizona tomorrow opens the first of the major golden jubilee celebrations. Construction on the Salt River 'Place In The Sun' Coming other celebrations will be held project In Arizona began 24, 1903.

The project Includes Roosevelt dam, the first major structure a strictly Western flavor. Tn of square dance clubs with hundreds of members have started in Albuquerque since the gogernment imported thousands of workers and service men to the Sandla Atomic Weapons Base ev Kirtlsnd Air Force Base. Square dancing as formerly done In the East was a slow dance with set pattern "and grace to The man ram-f'tng a fast Western square dance If as on his pwn as a i musician. Keeping up a continuous line of pattern, the Westers taller fills in the music with a commentary in rhyme, only throughout the spring and summer passionate drama. His cameras In Paramount's "A Place 1 In The dam then i the worlds largest concrete masonry fivtr block was dedicated March XX, 1911.

by Theodore Roosevelt. Originally federal reclamstidv was set up for development water resojrees for Irrigation 4a 16 states and twritortes ArUsor, California. Ctotorado. Idaho, Ki sas, Montana, Nebraska. Neva' New.

Mexico," North and Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon. Washington- and Wyoming. Texas and Alaska were s4las--- Hydroelectric power assuateel major Importance early is the rs-elamatien program. I liter ytara. activities were expanded to in-; The Sun," which opens Thurs at various Western points.

Some already have been held. At least 32 have been arranged. scene; whue effective background frame the- tale in finely etched day at the 301 Theatre, producer- Washington State's major obser music points up the shifting director George sievens en us an unusually forceful and Discovery of a buried treasure changes the placid living pattern of William Powell, cast as a rustic philosopher in the technicolor film, Treasure of Lost Canyon," also starring Julia Charles Drake and Henry Hull. The picture starts Friday at the Cameo. put up by what was then the reclamation service.

The first power generated on a reclamation project cametrom anefnporary Salt River project plant in March, 1900. and was used in construction of Roosevelt The first commercial power delivered from a reclama moods of the story. arresting screenplay that is superbly acted and beauUflly mount The three young stars deliver ed. vance from May 22 to June 1 will mark the delivery of the first water for irrigation on reclamation's biggest project the Columbia Basin project, which includes Grand Coulee dam. the world's largest concrete structure.

the performances of their careers. As the struggling young fitarrinir Montgomery u- words of which have any Babe Can Be Seen In Rerun abeth Taylor and Shelley Winters. t.hi hriiliant film tells with com- tion project came from partly com boy taunted by the vision of a elude flood control, navigation, thing to do With directing me dancing. eontrel, sad: hassfonate understanding the sto life so far denied him, Mon pleted Kooseveit dam in October, 1909. municipal water, silt related projects.

What is being boomed -for the Of 'Pride Of The Yankees' ry of three young people desper main golden jubilee celebration DRAFT CAM. EXPENSIVE gomery Clift 1 achieves a portrayal that is compellingly sin ately searcning lor nappmess. iu5 omirannri their Ski'VueHasCorriedy Film cere Elizabeth Taylor is radi Miniver 1 or a wlUcMi'she lwon an One of the great Americari stor loves and their cohtlicttf' is' 'woven will be held at Greeley; Estes Park and Longmont, in June 17 and 18. June 17 fs the actual golden anniversary. The congressional act setting up' the antly beautiful and thorough Academy Award; Best in a richly colored cinema aesign ttint natterns an exciting com ly credible as the society girl Jls- Hollywood's acknowledged ies comes to the screen again in "The Pride of the Yankees." It is the Samuel Goldwyn production of Her love scenes are gems of ten- Years of Our Lives" and currently in Samuel Goldwyn's "Enchantment.

All the sports world knew Geh tress of comedy with such der eloquence. Shelley Winters reclamation program was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt mentary on present-day youth and its real, down-to-earth problems. Montgomery Clift appears as a the chronicle of the boy from the masterpieces as "The Egg and also establishes herself as a truly fine actress with a pignant per rig, holder more than a score of mat day in 1902. President Truman may attend the Colorado celebration for the formance as the warm, earthy and "Family Honeymoon" to ber -recent credit; On the other hand, she has proved her acting tenements, son of emigrants, who rose to fame beyond his dreams. Lou Gehrig, baseball's immortal hero, is played by Gary Cooper; diamond comparatively few, knew Gehrig .1 the girl clinging desperately to the poor, ambitious youth working in his wealthy uncle's mill.

He has lnvp affair with factory gll only love she has ever known. "Let's Make It Legal." Twentieth Century Fox's hilarious new romantic comedy, starring Clau-dette Colbert, Macdonald Carey and Zachary Scott, will open Monday at the Sky-Vue Theatre. The P. Hugh Herbert -1. A.

Diamond screenplay casts Miss Colbert as a young, attractive grandmother who finds herself pursued by an ever-amorous estranged husband and a wealthy ex bey friend who decides to pick m) where he left off 20 years previous. Teresa Wright is seen as Eleanor overall dedication 'of the Colorado-Big Thompson which carries water by tunnel deep under the Continental. Divide from the shellev Winters, but is soon at Conceived and executed with high imagination, integrity and whose love he won, and who uvea trnntpd to beautiful socialite man, his struggling boyhood, his college career, his marriage his personal life. It is this -personal phase that forms the basis of vthe drama which culminates with -the picture's memorable climax. This my wun wpnoicn sramaue per--trayals In "Three Came Heme" and "Since You Went Away." For her two romantie Producer Robert Bassler aeqair1 the talents of two of sereendesv' -xi skill.

"A Place In The Sua" is through the strange events that ended bis great, brilllantcareery Elizabeth Taylor and her glamor- west slope to the east slope of the notable screen fare. There's a sa I Hl jay 01 iie duwr un lute due everyone responsible for Rockies. It will furnish irrigation for an additional 375,000 acres in since the 'turn's release, uooper hat been seen in such productions wind romance, we two jjhui as Clift wins an import this splendid spell-binder. is the "Lou Gehrig Day," July 4, 1939. when fans packed the Yan as wnom tne eu -ions, most persuasive leamnr men, Mt donald Carey and Zachary cC ant nositlon at the Plant.

But the The Story of Dr. Wassell," kee Stadium to render a farewell The iilm funfest is full of the hum-- imnendina- wedding is threaten- Northern Colorado, Arizona's state-wide celebration, continuing through May, marks the state's place as the site of the flrct. mainr federal reclamation WHITE SANDS, N. M. Wl Pvt.

3otm Hasso Miller spent $00 to his draft call. (Miller was storekeeper In the Persian Gulf port of Kuwait when he received his "Greetings from the President of the United States. He traveled half way around the world to be inducted at Port Meyer. Vs. Today he's plotting the trajectories of guided missiles at this Southern New Mexico base.

FALCON ATTACKS PIGEONS BUBBANK, Calif (-Tony Bove thought he had bats in his belfry when fat discovered a falcon in his pigeon aviary recently. Bove sensed ''fowl" play when lie heard his squabs in a dither mrd rushed out to find the falcon bad already killed one bird. The bird of prey was finally cap-tui-d says Bove, after he suffer-g several painful wounds on his IlsMs from its sharp talons: "I would have' killed it," says Cove, "but I noticed it had bands en its legs and must belong to gone one." wall Street in New York Cily niot its name because Peter Stuy veeant, early Dutch governor, had sytyall built there to protect toe city against expected raids by the English. tribute to their idol. "Casanova Brown," "Cloak and Dagger," "Unconquered," and.

pH when the mill worker' reveals Pride of the Yankees" fea that she is expecting a baby. Tnrmpnted bv his dilemma and orous situations that traditionally highlight a Claudette Colbert comedy. Ever since she played her Os tures in a prominent role the late prolect and will include dedication since he displayed his eomedy ar' singing ability in "Meet Me Aftr2 the Show," is the ex-husband wi'i 6ne eye on the horses and tin 4 other on Claudette dark activities. most recently; in "Good Sam." Teresa Wright, who plays Eleanor Twitchell, the Chi Babe Ruth, heading a group of Yankee stars who play them of the first two power generators on the Arizona side of famous unwilling to relinquish the bright new iway of life that is almost withltt his grasp. Clift becomes ntuAMAri with the idea of mur- selves.

They include Bill Dickey, car-winning role in "It Happened One Night' Claudette has become Hoover dam, the world's highest. Gehrig's closest friend; Bob Meu- HBrinf the who insists that he sel, and Mark Koenlg. Walter Brennan Is cast as Gehrig's sports reporter friend and sponsor. Ray marrv her. Then an Ironic twist cago society girl who marries Gehrig and whose devotion to lrm during his greatest years on the diamond and his subsequent losing fight with paralysis makes their romance so outstanding, was literally a newcomer to the Hollywood scene and screen; Her role in "The Pride of the Yankees" carried the authentic stamp of future stardom which was soon to be rea Noble and his orchestra and danc of fate intervenes and the ultimate destinies of the trio are ers Veloz Yolanda perform in a COMPOSITE PRISONER PICTURE RALEIGH uv-The State Prisons Department and the Paroles Commission have drawn up a composite picture of North Carolina's average prison inmate.

He is almost 28 but has a mental age of 14. Mr; Average Prisonf stands 5 feet 9, is married, and dropped out of school after the fifth grade. He is serving about five years and nine months for a crime committed in a small or rural community. The figures also show that throughout the state's prison system-the number of white admissions is outnumbering Negro admissions. This is a reversal of prewar trends and has caused Prisons Director Walter Anderson to state he must convert some of his Negro camps to expounded in, exciting, tense sp spectacular night club sequence.

Stents T0D.1V rare inl otiences charged with Actual scenes of the Yankee Stadium are incorporated in the DAYC! and film which was directed by Sam pact and suspense. Director Stevens' sensitive intelligent handling extracts maximum1 from the lized with such outstanding per the and Wood and written for the screen by Herman J. Mankiewicz and! Jo formances in 'Shadow of a a Doubt," Brown." Swerling, from the original story 5 (again opposite Cooper). Mrs. by Paul Galileo.

IN ALL THE FLAMING GLORY OF TECHIVICOLOR COMES THIS MIGHTY ADVENTUHE Are Grandparents Blessings Or Burdens? camps for whites. MRS. COSRINNI GRIMBLEY ful for the love and affection children and grandchildren so freely give you; you can stop feeling sorry for yourself and work harder on being the sort of person no one is sorry for! i Be a person as well as a grandparent! You have more free time now and -you can use your energy and ideas to better advantage than trying to interfere in the lives of your, children and grandchildren. Thev know you are ready to blem today; You have much to contribute but if others don't agree with you, maybe they have Famuy Reiatiras speciauss N. C.

State CoUege STARTS THURSDAY FOR far as their children (your grandchildren) are concerned. As parents in your own home you en-Joyed all the privileges as well as the responsibilities of rearing your family. Now those boys and girls you guided into adulthood are capable of making their own some good ideas1 tool 7 4. Enjoy your grandchildren I 3 EXCITING DAYS What kind of grandparent are you? Do you feel sorry for yourself because you are growing older? Whether you live with your You may not like everything they- do. or say, rbut if you can, r-oi-: children, or they live witn you, keep from being shocked and ft are you pleasant to nave around? decisions without your constant do your part when they need you.

from criticizing them, you will find them very interesting If but if vou can stay busy ana oc- where fa WOMAW hnfe you must tell them how you did cuoied with other 'interests and activities you will be Let's be really frank. Grandma and Grandpa. Are you a blessing or are you a burden? The problem eJ physlcaltcare isn't as difficult to solve as emotional and everything when- you were- their and so will they! You have a lot of wisdem and tolerance1 gleaned'; through the years, and this confused world need oeonle who are thinking of social problems. Each person, young and old, can develop emotional maturity good mental health that makes life more worthwhile for himself and for age, tell the truth! Don't put yourself up on a pedestal. You made mistakes too-remcmber Whether or not your grandchildren enjoy you depends on your attitude.

1 'Plus Values 5. Consider the 'plus'values'Vln being a grandparent. Have you been thinking -of all the things you have bad to give up as you grew older? Have you rained anything in this role- of others and not of themselves. It takes constant practice to develop skill in any art; and "the art and unsolicited advice) No Right To Demand 2. Remember, your child does-l't owe you anything.

(This is a hard one!) You really haven't the right to demand anything from your child for "services rendered." It won't help you or anyone else if you feel hurt and neglected every time, things don't go your way; Your attitude will determine your own happiness. Don't indulge in self-pity) 3. Remember times have changed) This is a changed and changing world. New conditions, new problems have to be met in new ways. 'You don't find All th right answers even In "the good old davs." So don't think you of living" is no exceotion.

Grand ma and Grandoa. stop being nro- blems to yourself and to others and start being real persons. grandparent? You can enjoy your those around him. Whether you are sixteen or sixty, you have to rsep on growing, and you are ever too eld to learn. Here are some rules grandparents have suggested as a sort of I utily guide to help them check Urp on themselves.

You might want to test yourself each day. 1. Remember you are jrand-7rents! You need to remind yourself at your children are adults now. hey ere mothers and fathers, ey are the final authority so tk if A granacnuaren witnout the final responsibility for their Care arid guidance; can thrill with pride in your son and daughter as you watch them develop into fine parents you can- be thank- have the solution for every pro I IV r'fl ESTEUTA RODRIGUEZ Gary COOFEIl WniGHT "PRIdFbI I PINKY itt- Hi Thi 4.7-' ftssi Sot vMlfMei fssw Iaurittwae Juta't a "jboM iOnimfimnerirrwen. "CeU.a tmmm ANTHONY CARUSO ill i.

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