Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 December 1941 — Page 8

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Temple 7 to Hold Party—The gewing circle of Myrtle Temple 7, Pythian Sisters, will hold a noon luncheon and Christmas party tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Jessie Travis, 657 E. 22d St.

D. of A. to Held Party—The AllAmerican drill team of Brightwood Council 2, Daughters of America will hold a Christmas party at 8 p. m today at the home of Mrs. Loyd Siddons, 8608 N. Emerson Ave. Assisting with arrangements are Mrs. Sadie Wilson and Mrs. Ada Spickelmire,

Sponsor Card Party—Dadies Auxfliary No. 393, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen will sponsor a card party at 2 p. m. Thursday in the William H. Block Co. auditorium.

W. R. C. 43 to Elect—Joseph R. Gordon, W. R. C. 43, will meet at 2 p. m today at Ft. Friendly, Officers for 1942 will be elected. Mrs. Joy Owens is president.

Warren Club to Hold Party—The Warren Township Democratic Club will be entertained at 8 p. m. today by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koesters and Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Muesing of Precincts 5 and 6, Warren outside. The party will be held at the Koesters home at Cumberland.

Ransford Chapter to Meet—The Nettie - Ransford Chapter, O. E. 8, will hold its stated meeting and observance of friends night at 8 p. m. tomorrow. Mrs. Edith Creighton is worthy matron and Mr. Thurman Long worthy patron,

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G. 0. P. Workers to Meet—Indianapolis Allied Republican Workers will meet at 8 p. m. tomorrow in their new headquarters, 327 Indiana Ave.

Initiation Is Set—A meeting of the West Newton Chapter, O. BE. 8, will be held at the lodge hall tonight at which the past matrons and patrons

{will conduct the initiation ceremony.

First Aiders to Meet—The First Alders’ Club will meet at 8 p. m. tonight in the War Memorial auditorium. Robert Elliott is club president.

Plan Yule Festival—The Brightwood Auxiliary of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a Christmas festival next Saturday at the Veritas Masonic Temple, 3350 Roosevelt Ave. Booths with fancy work and candies, a fish pond, and food to be served afternoon and night will be among the attractions offered. Mrs. Florence Mitten is president of the Brightwood group.

U. 8, Employees to Meet—Local 78 of the National Federation of Federal Employees will meet at 7:30 p. m. Friday in the Hotel Lincoln. Officers for the new year will be installed.

G. A. R. Council Sets Party— The T. W. Bennett Circle 23 G. A. R. will hold a card party at 2 p. m. tomorrow at 512 N. Illinois St.

Townsend Club to Elect—Townsend Club No. 48 will hold an election of officers at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow at 824 N, Pennsylvania St.

Kiwanis Lists Events—A round-

table conference and luncheon at|§ the Columbia Club at noon and a ladies’ party floor show, and dance in the evening is on the Kiwanis Club program for tomorrow.

including a dinner,

GODLINESS CALLED GOVERNMENT NEED

The need of God in government

was stressed yesterday in a lecture on Christian Samuel W. Greene, C. 8. B,, of Chicago, in Keith's Theater.

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the greatest blessing and boon that can come to modern government would be an effort on the part of all to put government on the shouMer of Christ.”

He sounded a Christmas note in recalling the words of

1S a son is given; and the governnent shall be upon his shoulder.” The speaker is a member of the

Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston. sponsored by the Second Church here,

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“TOBACCO ROAD”—The old, old play in three acts by Jack Kirkland, based on the novel by Erskine Caldwell. Pregented by Mr. Kirkland. Opened at English’s on Dec. 8 for the seventh time. The cast: Dude Lester....ee. «vs.o Robert Rose Ada Lester seisiiLuts Bara Perry Jeeter Lester.......e shliet. John Barton .«.Merryl Boyden

Grandma Lester... Lillian Ardell

Love Bensey Henry Peabody Sister Bessie Rice

Orson in Study

Orson Welles takes time out to check over the screen script he wrote for the adaptation of the Booth Tarkinglon novel, “The Magnificient Ambersons.” He also produced, directed—but he didn’t act in it

Clothes Among Civic Problems

Among other folk, the production staff of the Civic Theater is now having its problems, these being concerned with “The Women,” which will open at the Playhouse

Friday night. Clothes are the main issue, for this play by Clare Booth deals with the sort of women who no sooner would wear the wrong frock than spill soup in the hostess’ lap. Meantime, the stage crew is wrestling with the certain prospect of 12 scenery changes—entailing beauty parlors, bedrooms, powder rooms, kitchens, hospital rooms, ete. Katherine Pantzer will be seen in the leading role.

VERONICA FINALLY KISSLESS NO.MORE

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 9.—Veronica Lake, who in four bit roles and two starring parts had gone Kkissless finally got herself soundly bussed by Robert Preston in “This Gun for Hire.” . Eleanor Powell, who heretofore has been as safe as May Robson from the displeasure of censors, got into trouble with the Hays Office over the brevity of shorts

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Some day they should put up an award to go to the man who can write something new about this ancient play on the poor of the For seven years now this crusty tale has been laid annually before Indianapolis audiences, until now the sound of the voices, the gestures, the glances—all are familiar, And yet, despite its continuing age, the play still has the breath Once again, those who for some fabulous reason haven't seen “Tobacco Road,” they should not deprive themselves of viewing this sBpiegnanie fortress of the American theater.

is, a remarkable work. Though this is the only company now presenting the drama, there is no indication that “‘Tobacco Road” is slowing being laid away. It opened for the week last night at English’s—and the presentation 1s not billed as the “farewell tour.” Probably we'll be seeing it next year. And the next. It is a bright prospect.

as ever,

Thanks to Mr. Barton

SHOULD JACK Kirkland'’s play go on and on Umtil only fate knows when, then some of the credit, I think, is due John Bar ton, He has been the star of the road company for five years. Doubtlessly he has spoken the words of old Jeeter so often and §0 long that they have become a part of his routine life, just as much as brushing the teeth or winding a watch. His long service to the character of Jeeter, however, seems not to have dulled his approach a whit. By gesture, inflection and some stage business undoubtedly of his own creation, Mr. Barton makes the man the lovable, sinful, human character that we have grown to expect. It is, I think a very real key to the ability of an actor when, night after night, he can create an imaginary man and make him live each time as a walking, talking actuality. Mr. Barton does that, and the playwright, Mr. Kirkland, and the original author of the story, Erskine Caldwell owe him much for keeping their property ship-shape.

Others Familiar, Too

MR. BARTON, of course, is not alone among the cast familiar to Indianapolis. Sara Perry still makes a pitiful sigh as the mother of the family. Robert Rose is returned as the parental provoker, Dude. Lillian Ardell is still the groveling Grandma Lester, who dies unmourned in the brush; Dick Lee, the excitable Henry Peabody, and Wil« liam Robertson, Capt. Tim. Several, though, are new, They Joined the cast when ‘‘Tobacco Road” finally and at last closed its doors on Broadway. Merryl Boyden is our new wretched, slitlip girl, Ellie May; William Bishop, the lonely Lov Bensey; Vinnie Phillips, the praying, mar-riage-bent Sister Bessie; Sondra Johnson, a pretty, mute Pearl, and Bdwin Walter, George Payne, the banker, Not peculiarly, as one looks again on this work, the characters take on new ramifications. Ellie May seems ever more pitifu! as she shudders each time Jeeter, without care to her feelings, remarks that if it weren't for her ugly face, she too would be married and off his hands. The great love of Pearl for her mother and her blind dependence on her also rise, as least to this one reporter, as new facets to the character. And Lov Bensey, too, her husband, draws great sympathy as the devoted mate who wants only love in return but never gets it. ® & 8

A Tale of Poverty

“TOBACCO ROAD" is no more or less than an account of what poverty contributes to degeneration. Jeeter Lester was born on the land and he is unshakable in his determination to die on_the land. His son, Dude, curses him and strikes him. His daughter, Pearl, wisely avoids him. His wife is killed as his son backs out the new but battered car for another ride with Sister Bessie, who, though old enough to be his mother, marries Dude. The bank makes neady to take the land away from Jeeter. But yet Jeeter is devoted to his soil, the soil that slips through his fingers as the final curtain slowly descends. Laughs, shudders, shocks—they all make up “Tobacco Road.” Here's to its long life!

MICKEY AND JUDY TO BE FEATURED

HOLLYWOOD, Dee. 9-—-Metro has announced that a third musical, patterned after “Babes in Arms” and “Babes on Broadway,” to be known as “Babes in Hollywood,” will be made next spring. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland will head the cast and Busby Berkeley will direct.

FIRST TENPIN LESSON

Marsha Hunt has taken her first bowling lesson. Scenes in “Joe Smith, American,” have her visiting a bowling alley and displaying a fair amount of skill. So she has been practicing almost nightly in an atSoup to get out of the “beginner” ass.

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Mona Maris, Argentine « born actress, who is currently appearing in “I Married an .Angel,” believes that the best asset to good health is a strict diet. She diets one day a month. A that day she drinks only fruit juices.

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String Unit Plans Debut

One Formed by Symphony Members Plays Sunday.

A new string quartet, the second to be formed recently by members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will make its debut at 3 p. m. Sunday in the War Memorial auditorium. The public is invited. The ensemble will be known as the Civic String Quartet and is composed of Irving Ilmer and John Howell, violins; Jerome Lipson, viola, and Mischa Slatkin, ‘cello. The debut program:

Quartet in F minor, O Quartet in B flat, K. 5 Quartet in E flat, Op. 14

20, No. 5 Sayvdn ozart Beethoven

The Cambridge & String Quartet, also formed from members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, makes its debut at 8:15 o'clock tonight in Kirshbaum Center, The program: Fourth String Quartet, op. 44 2

‘ edacistonn Rispettie Strombotti Malipiero Quintet No. 1 in C mag Mozart Members of the ensemble are Jerome Kasin and Theodore Silavin, violins; Harold Sorin, viola, and Sam Sciacchitano, ‘cello. Harriet Payne will play as guest violinist.

Film Tells Story of Curtiss-Wright

“America First in the Air,” an official film of the propeller division of the Curtiss-Wright Corp, will open at the Indiana Theater Thursday as an addition to the regular program, Fibber McGee and Molly, “Look Who's Laughing,” main attraction. The Curtiss-Wright film tells the story. of the Curtiss electric pro peller and shows many of the manufacturing anti assembly operation performed at the new Indianapolis plant.

SHELVE FILM BUILT ON HAMILTON'S LIFE

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 9.-—Happen-ings in Movietown: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer shelved plans to star Robert Taylor in a movie based on the life of Alexander Hamilton. Reason: There isn’t enough sex in the U. 8S. Treasury. . . . After 15 years of yearning for a career as an actor, during which he has given undistinguished performances in several romantic roles, Rudy Vallee has been discovered to have been mis cast. he will be a character comedian.

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ROLE IS ASSIGNED TO MARY MARTIN

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 0.-—Mary Martin will have the feminine lead in Paramount's “Happy Go Lucky.” Bing Crosby, who originally was slated for the leading part, has been withdrawn because of conflicting assignments.

RADIO PAID TUITION

Barry Nelson, soon to be seen in “China Caravan,” paid his way through the University of California by writing, producing and acting in a radio skit,

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Tyrone Power donned a sarong!

The point here would seem to be that all conductors talk all the At least, that was the situation when Fabien Sevitzky, director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Ferdinand / Schaefer, director emeritus, got together after last Friday's concert. It happened during the tea given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Seviteky by the Women's Committee of the Indiana State Symphony Society.

WHEN DOES IT START?

CIRCLE

“Suspicion,” with Cary Grant and Sgen ntaine, 12:30. 3:40, 6:50 and Y Unespoied Unele,” with Ann Shirley, James Crai and Charles S urh, at 11:25 and 2:35, 5:45 and

ENGLISH'S

“Tobacco Road” (on stage), John Barton, at 8:30.

INDIANA

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“Great Guns,” with Laurel and Hardy, at 11:37, 2:49, 5:53 and 8:57.

LOEW'S

“Sundown,” with Gene Tierney, Bruce Cabot, George Sanders, sir Cedric Hardwicke and Haley Carey, at 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45 and 10. “Niagara Falls,” with Marjorie Woodworth, Tom Brown, Zasu Pitts and Slim Summerville, at 11, 1:38, 4:10, 6:45 and 9:20.

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“Among the Living,” with Albert Dekker, Susan Hayward, Harry Care and Frances Farmer, at 12:35, 3: 30, 6:20 and ©

LEAGUE PREFERS MUSIC TO TALKS

The Music Appreciation League will have no speech-making-—only music—at its meeting at 8:15 p. m. tomorrow in the Pearson auditori« um, 128 N. Pennsylvania St. With only brief introductory remarks, the program will consist of of the playing of a recording of the Brahms Double Concerto for Vio lin and ‘Cello, with Emanuel Feuermann, ‘cello; Jascha Heifetz, violin, and the Philodelphia Symphony Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy’s direction,

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HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 9 (U, P).— Edward G. Robinson, who up to now has led an almost monastic screen life, suddenly found himself with two girls on his hands. It caused some difficulty, The picture was Warner Bros.’

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“The Night Before Christmas” and the girls were Jane Wyman and Barbara Jo Allen, who also is known as Vera Vague. They are both very pretty girls. Mr. Robinson considered himself a fortunate man. Too Enthusiastic In a scene with Jane Wyman, he was supposed to kiss her in greeting. He did it so enthusistically he chipped a front tooth. Later in a luggage shop sequence he was to kiss her three times. He couldn't remember his lines and his kissing technique at the same time. The scene required 16 takes. Director Lloyd Bacon called time out to explain to Robinson that Miss Wyman was cast as his foster daughter. ‘ That's Different “Ah,” said Mr. Robinson, “that was not quite clear to me in the script. From now on I shall play the role more foster-fatherly.” The romantic scenes with Miss Vague, or Miss Allen—nobody seems quite sure just what she is, officially—caused similar difficulties. Mr. Robinson had to give the im-

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NOVEL IS FILMED FOR THIRD TIME

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 9.—For the third time, Harry Leon Wilson's novel, “Merton of the Movies,” is to be screened by Paramount. In 19256 the story was made with Glenn Hunter in the leading role, and again in 1032 it appeared with Stuart Erwin and Joan Blondell, For the new production Val Burton has been assigned to prepare a modernized scenario and Sol C. Siegel will produce.

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