Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Fort Worth, Texas • 18

a Thursday Evening March 8 194518 FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM NE LIBER Jr Pon Wear 0 Onttivt 5050 VI Carroll's Mystery Beauty Identified as Pilot's Wife ft ikti THE AMUSEMENT WORLD 'St Louis' So Gay You'll Overlook Clang Clang '11 2 76Nwt oS6 for rehearsal for the Vanities show A call to Gainesville put in by the Star-Telegram at noon was delayed for hours I 4-7 11 i itt 'A 74 141 aw 1111 zviN rls Acti Of :14 it "11 ifh NO x-eitt -f- 4) 1'1 1- 4 2 4 I giwN 3 Soldiers Saved From 4' 444 40 4' Nr c-4 40 4' 'ktl! 1 64 IWO)- "NIA 01 eadtiscs 0 1-- to tecalta Vt:) Gbrt ol 4 tt: vatAlt 11 SO jel ty (441Air 01411101 I 444140406214- ''4 1111 41-1r Ap At 0 44L1 River Negro Missing COTTON PLANT Ark March 8 soldiers were rescued Tbursaay from the flood-swollen White River into which they spilled when their assault boat capsized on assignment for emergency levee repair work A Negro soldier was reported missing the only victim of the accident Wednesday night in 40-foot waters Wearing lifejackets the men drifted into treetops where some held on as long as 212 hours before being rescued BY IDA BELLE HICKS You'll simply love "Meet Me in St Louis" the Worth's Friday picture It's gay charming and thoroughly sound as all-around entertainment icana that goes into the class with The only thing distasteful you "Life With Father" could possibly find about lZ is "The Trolley Song" but it is presented VISITORS in the most painless version to Helen Stern representing the date Judy Garland sings it in her William Morris Agency was a Fort own engaging way and it is less Worth visitor Wednesday in the in-grating than you'd it terest of the personal appearance doesn't last long March 19 at Will Rogers Memorial The Smiths are a robust family Auditorium of Sigmund Romberg of St Louis whose fancies and for- His show Miss Stern assures all tunes during 1903-04 are recounted interested has not only talent but in the story based on Sally Ben- beauty son's recollections of her own The Sam Dillard family planned childhood and the excitement cre- to turn out in full force Thursday ated in her home town when the for the afternoon arrival of Sister St Louis Fair burst into full 1 Maribel who is a member of the bloom Helen Stern representing the William Morris Agency was a Fort Worth visitor Wednesday in the interest of the personal appearance March 19 at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium of Sigmund Romberg His show Miss Stern assures all interested has not only talent but beauty The Sam Dillard family planned to turn out in full force Thursday for the afternoon arrival of Sister Maribel who is a member of the Earl I A Gainesville beauty who so captivated Earl Carroll Hollywood show producer and charm authority that he forgot to get her name was located Thursday room She is Mrs Mildred Lawrence 25 who Carroll found drinking a cup of coffee in the Municipal Airport Monday and on sight offered an invitation to appear with other candidates for his Vanities show The beauty was in Fort Worth visiting her father Hunt of 1809 Highland After a short conversation Carroll left for New Orleans and Mrs Laurence returned to Gainesville While her husband Aubrey Laurence an ATC pilot is serving in India Mrs Laurence is making her home with her mother Mrs Tom Whitfield and her grandparents Mr and Mrs Bennett all of Gainesville A Wilke manager of the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce said Thursday that the town "has been turned upside down" theough efforts to locate the beauty A large placard was placed in front of his office notifying the public of the search for the girl Thursday noon Mrs Laurence still had not been notified of hours 1 It4s'tb Carroll Vanities cast scheduled to open Friday in Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium 4 I i FEATURE NO 2 in LL cloy GOODMAN Pl- sos WIND lq 1 OP Watt 90- litt (01k otk idt vilk 0koc4i i 07 0) Ji iNafft 11? 111 THEATER 3033 EMPH I LL PM WHITE TODAY- ITE I 1---t-- 1 Ni-- tz Tz--11 44Z -r -7 k- btt4- -IrrIti 4 -'f A4 ttveoomop52-1 'r-'''''''' --c -4---161--' --412 4(01two 'L-- lk- ft14- Alt esc '61 'Illii 74-4 40 ----2111- A SWEET O'Brien and Judy Garland do a cake-walk in "Meet Me in St Louis" as Henry Daniels Jr plays the coming to the Worth Friday 11 "HAIRY APE" 1 WM BENDIX SUSAN HArpVARD II "YOUTH RUNS WILD" BONITA GRANVILLE-KENT SMITH CARTOON 11r It- orrli 4 117 iV Soldier Promoted And Decorated 'PRETTIEST IN TILE at you here is Diana Numby 21-year-old movie starlet who has been voted "The Prettiest Girl in the World" by a group of Hollywood beauties Details of the anatomical architecture of this fairest of the fair are: Bust 352 inches waist 25 hips 35 ankles 7 weight 125 pounds and height 5 feet 7 inches She is the daughter of a Royal Air Force colonel and is single (INS Photo) A HALTORI THEATER Haltom City 2 Oth GmutyFon NOW-OPEN 1:30 AT YOUR SERVICE -mo7 -TODAY Picowto Sgt Charles infantryman was ly to that rank "Silent Partner" Last Feature Starts 9:50 Grant Withers Bayer ly Loyd st- '4w aTS1016d HJEINP 'Maims SENDIX 50040 HAYWARD Autry 7th Army promoted recent-and awarded the Silver Star at his combat post in France his mother Mrs Helen Autry 408 Drew has learned "Nearly Eighteen" Gale Storm SELECTED SHORTS ighteen" term SHORTS I For Want Ads Call 24131 AZLE AVE LUX AVE INFORMALITY Mary Astor as mother of four girls and one son is in the kitchen making chili sauce with domineering Marjorie Main (the maid) telling her how it ought to be done With this introduction the informal tone of the film is set as each member of the family troops through the kitchen sampling the brew and expressing conflicting opinions At dinner the whole family listens while one of the girls has a telephone conversation with a boy friend in New York They all take a hand with Judy's romance with the boy next door and everybody lends a hand to the celebration of Hallowe'en There is a hint of "Life With Father" in the scenes in which Leon Ames as a rising young lawyer and head of the household announces that he is being transferred to New York in a promotion that will mean much to the family Nobody agrees with him and finally in a burst of sentiment he throws away his opportunity and the Smiths settle down to enjoy Christmas in their accustomed fashion 2206 AZLE NORTH SIDE "Christmas Holiday" DEANNA DURBIN COMEDY-NEWS 1 WA DIRLIN him fit for such dui He may be discharged but that is wholly within the jurisdiction of the military authorities Where can I obtain information concerning the beneficiary of a naval insurance policy? If a married man designates his sister as the beneficiary on his policy can his wife claim any part of it at his A National Service Life Insurance policies for all service men are handled by the Veterans' Administration It would be fruitless to write them concerning the policy for they will not disclose any information other than to the designated beneficiary upon request of the serviceman The insurance is payable only to the beneficiary designated on the policy However in the event of the death of the beneficiary the deceased serviceman's widow would be next in line to receive the monthly insurance benefits i sI11:" Autry q-O ceived the oration for his 1 action on Nov 41 'r 7: 1 7 when he e4t Nss sad aeed twfor osoll- drowning during a combat oper- ation He has been in service AUTRY since May 1942 and overseas since October Autry's wife Mrs Anne Autry and 5-month-old son Charles Autry Jr live in Mt Vernon NY A sister Mrs Jack Landress lives at 803 Baltimore LAST DAY! I --11 CARY ttu fA4 GRAN1 "Aitor" ht5111It BARRYMORE 1 4 Plus! 1st Pictures of the Flaming Story of Manila Ill 'I livrieT1 l' Does the government contribute any part of the allotment sent to a wife of a flight A No all of it is voluntarily contributed from the officer's pay Corporal Is Decorated Corp George Steadman son of Mrs Marguerite Steadman 1115 Arlington has been awarded the Bronze Star at Luzon where he is serving with a communications detachment His wife lives in Rockdale Steadman attended Polytechnic High School and worked in Taylor as a railroad switchman before entering service in October 1942 It LAST DAY1 lip fi in TECIIMICOLGR! 1 in TECIIMICOLGR! 1 ft -41 COLIMA PICIlla mob 11: Alta Aa IlAYIVORTII 0 dipayp 1 hts lie 1e qk JP' Le SONG NITS1 Iftt Woof Trolley Some' NORTH SIDE COLISEUM Tonight Only! yoz SONG AND DANCE With such a complete story foundation you'd hardly expect to find the picture devoted to the principle of a musical but it really falls into this classification although it does have the advantage of a strong story to support it Judy sings not only "The Trolley Song" but "The Boy Next Door" "Have a Merry Christmas" and the picture's title tune Margaret O'Brien the most impish of the Smiths does a song and dance number with Sister Judy that is the most diverting bit of entertainment seen in months Margaret is responsible in a large measure for the movie humor Henry Daniels Jr the Smith's only son sings "Skip to My Lou" with a chorus as the guests at his going away party join in something that looks very much like a square dance done in Hollywood fashion VERY PRETTY Done in technicolor "Meet Me in St Louis" is a stimulating visual experience The settings are interesting replicas of the homelife of the Gay 90's the costumes are charming and the characters are good looking The excursion to the fair grounds is exciting in color as well as mood and the scenes at the opening of the fair are artistic triumphs Altogether the picture will give you an exhilarated feeling and a sense of well being plus an appreciation for this bright bit of Amer -w Allaitiq0Bliett MEET ME IN ST LOUIS rWiTHN Warehouse Destroyed In San Antonio Fire SAN ANTONIO March 8 (Sp1) One of the costliest fires in the history of San Antonio early Thursday destroyed a huge warehouse causing damage estimated at $175- 000 Farm machinery owned by the Bull-Stewart Equipment Company lost in the blaze was valued at 8125000 The Southern Pecan Shelling Company which occupied half of the warehouse fixed its damage at $25000 The building itself was vaued at $25000 For a while the fire threatened to spread to a nearby lumber 8:00 PM Doors open 7 PM 4doel I f1 ftgiaset BLAIR- Lee BOWMAN! 1 News March of Time Ill'AIVAIBEI JaNet el I Ac Hurry Last Day! MARY ASTORLUCILLE BREMERTOM DRAKEMARIORIE MAN Stress Ploy by Irvin lb ether fed Fted lisktakoli ksed ea Ibe kb by Sally halos by Vinuode Ili milli Produced by artbit Freed Solis by Noel Minis Wyk Ease Ls 11-64Mcboto ittv S7 TO NOE NAVE NOT Emor-ict ELI! Answers will be furnished in this column to questions on allotments compensation claims demobilization hospitalization vocational training re-employment education rights insurance pensions loans civil service preference income tax deferments veterans' organizations pertaining to the needs and welfare rights and privileges of service men and women te rang and their dependents Send your questions to the StarTelegram "AT YOUR SERV ICE" BUREAU 1013 Thirteenth St Washington Answers will be printed daily to the extent that space permits I have an unmarried son who been in the Army several years all now be is a staff sergeant in tile Philippines Can you tell me how much his pay is and whether be can make me an allotment? A His base pay including 5 per cent increase for three years of service and 20 per cent for overseas duty is $12098 Your son can make a voluntary Class allotment-of-pay to you if he desires If you are dependent upon him for substantial or chief support and he consents to a monthly deduction of $22 from his pay you may be eligible for a family allowance Would you please tell me hat division my husband is in lie is in the Infantry Company A Ch Platoon APO 15728 New York? A The APO number as given is for personnel in transit After he Is assigned to a post or reaches h's destination he will be given a vrmanent APO number Can a widowed mother who I- receiving a $50 family allowance erk part-time? Full time employment is impossible because of ill te-lth A Whether the mother will con-time to be eligible for the family1 allowance is a matter which will tri've to be determined by the Off re of Dependency Benefits 213 WeAington St Newark 2 If the income from the part-time ork is very small it may not clu-mge the allowance but if the is sizable it may either terminate it or reduce it to $37 yr month The mother should slk rite to the ODD stating the amount of the income and her ex-1 renses for light heat rent food medical attention and ask for ari opnion as to her eligibility for continuance of the allowance or a' change to $37 per month I sent the original copies of marriage certificate and birth terlificate of my child to the Off-! or Dependency Benefits when try' -ins application for family al-lc How can I get them A A Documentary evidence sub-sr tied becomes a part of the reeo -ts of the War Department and r7 assurance may be given that it li be returned I get a monthly allotment ci but work all day and heI -ve that it would he safer if the et eck were delivered at my mothe address It is possible to authrize this change? A Notify the Office of Dependei ey Benefits 213 Washington St -sw ark 2 giving the other the soldier's name and A-my serial number My son received the Purple zrt five months ago and was IC riously wounded again on Dec IC Can he request a medical discharge under the Purple Heart 12-7-11RS A There is no such "Purple tlf'art law" Most probably your $oi Will receive a small star to wear on his Purple Heart ribbon If the award is made again If he ts hospitalized he will not be sent tmck to cotribat until such time as thr! medical authorities pronounce a With That Torriflo Woman LAUREN BACALL Plus: RED HOT RIDING HOOD In 61Tha Shooting of Dan Mc Goo' I AA ill WWI FRIDAY JLf PAN pRistfriTS SENSATION OF THE NATION' EiStTI I POWs to Be Moved From Powder Plant 30ts Until Lost Day! leorgCosfillo 6:00 PM LOU Revue Revue leo Ai t1 111 Dance Every Night HILARITY CLUB --IN A -HO Pius: Marines on TULSA March 8 (JP)--The pris-I oner of war camp three miles from the Oklahoma ordnance works near Pryor will be closed and the 1190i German officers interned there will be moved to other sections of the country it was disclosed Thursday1 No official reason was given for the action but it was believed to have resulted from complaints that the prisoners constituted a menace to the $50000000 powder plant near by I' I Ord altille SE OF STRANGE EVIL! 40-1-t The i superthrill 22k I 4 p-- it I love story of a woman 2 2 0- The superthrill love story of a woman rotaja GEO CAMPBELL and Orchestra Friday thru Monday Roberts Cutoff at Jockshoto Highway 41 5 I buspnset enroltst Hedy Lamarr Paul Henreid Peter Lorre "The Conspirators" Ichniceteri Ronald Colman Marlene Dietrich "KISMET' MIKWAla buspnset enroltst Hedy Lamarr Paul Henreid Peter Lorre "The Conspirators" Assn 111111111tall: I cast sessavssessils- Ichniceteri Ronald Colman Marlene Dietrich "KISMET" whose flaming beauty spelled danger to the men in her life 1111 44c 4 I 110487B OIL VW00451NEWPS STSTERNMOWE'Sta Prwl Ey 0 6 oe GRAND 1 mi qfPRY 6AvNG Egi4rA '1 stcro DRg Eksb-h woo! AA RODD3RAtc0SP ELD etsfrioila400 ILEoliappwo HA Itit A 0AtuitAimorleAp giXiltE MIIHTOTMTk -4400 4as- Iffti3Nt7' aoteM601004vortio'" toamente I 0 I- s4 NvoN' ij'5V This Weeh-End FRIDAY SATURDAY AHD SUIIDAY RITES Woods Moore Ken Mc Garrity and His Orchestra Dinner and Dancing Daily Except Sunday asserbation 1-311111 LeLkiltZ Tay' 1 sAsibstosteat tiart tambiosAL I 1 Av iit "---0-1-- 01' 0 ONII stceelli 1- os 909es Itool 1" Olt141t-s VP4IGP5111 P' 0esvseVt5 ocPie II 4 Yip-eat Silo's a Gorgeous TerctGun Cactus Cookie? John Wayne Ella Raines Yip-eat She's a Gorgeous TerctGun Cactus Cookie? John Wayne Ella Raines "Tall in th Saddle" OS up awl EAt 10 timiwitowol 406 AND HIS ORCHESTRA FEATURING BABE YVBIGHT At the Piano NITA HARRISON Vocalist Chicken and Steak Dinners Properly Served Dancing Starts at 8:00 PM Tolophon 61933 for Rosorvotions HEDY LAMABH GEORGE BRENT PAUL LUKAS dr) "DRESS UP" WITH A NEW PERMANENT toolts Reg $750 2 Oil Wave 50 re 3 SPECIAL at only br--6 er- $15 Wave $350 NIN Other Waves Danger! Mystery! Thrills! Hedy Lamarr Paul Henreid The Conspirators" $5-110 ALL WAVES 3-0160 GUARANTEED LC 11 51110 BAE 00 A HUAI' La Eleanor Powell-W Fields of 1945" "TRIAL BY TRIGGER" Extra Thrill Hit 8-30 "MINE SWEEPER" ATE WAY or mot attlACASTIRIOM TEWAY Als IBM atti04CASTia Eleanor Powell-W Fields "Sensations of 1945" "TRIAL BY TRIGGER" Extra Thrill Hit 8-30 1 "MINE SWEEPER" ALBERT DEKKER CARL ESMOND I OLIVE BLAKENEY MARGARET WYCHERLY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: ROBERT FELLOWS it 0 12 DOLLY CAMIER SHOP Special Added Attraction! THE POE SISTERS Ruth and Nell CECIL GILL The Yodeling Country Boy DR LUCK'S Palomino Kid JIM BOYD and TICKETS NOW AT BLACKSTONE DRUG STORE Admission Prices Seats $130 incl Tax Children Service Personnel 65c Incl Tax No Reserved Seats Sit Where You Please Special Section for Colored Patrons Get Your Tickets Early! DON'T MISS IT! 210 Moon" Bldg 10th Main Sotond Hoot ihossiostbd too WARREN DUFF rilreded tro mcquEs TOURNEUD us rug llov Dome DIAS oft110 10 1 imm 1117 CIAIN 111 10111v611 I 3( NEWS! 3700 CAPTIVES FREED FROM SANTO TOMAS Popeye Cartoon in Woo at the Zoo" THE PLAYHOUSE 2400 East 81knos Rid Oakhurst Bus dalmassmaimemssa 1 1 FORT WORTH tarro GLASS CO NOW tim PRESENTS: Beware 11 They're Deadly! Hedy Lamarr 41 Paul Henreid 4i Dancing Every Night and His Orchestra Jerry Asbe II STARTING TOMORROW! MmT TETT 41 ag PLAIN OR SAFETY GLASS WrILE YOU WAIL I rscounf fn insurenc Comoomot 3 COMMERCE 3-3227 ROBERSON Own Beginning at 800 Refreshments "The Conspirators".