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PAGE TWO T H E WATCHMAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1939 ^ o u t / i > ^ 6 o a t oivn By Jimmie Downs SPOTLITE: “Yes sir, and they’re having Bob Dennis’ orchestra, too.” Thats a sample of what the general dance public is saying along the North Fork since Bobby and his jitter- lads have been making music at ye popular Perkins. Thats no kid ding, kids, 'fiQ actually heard that quotation when a young lady ap proached us in hopes of selling a couple of TIX to her class prom enade at the Hiverhead High School, and did we buy — ye’re asking? Well, we were broke but after mortgaging our earmufls the purchase was possible. Many of you had heard Bob’s famous collection when Oak Grove was their hangout last Summer, but for those who didn’t hear the boys until their engagement in Riverhead — may we introduce you? The first w'e come to, gang, is “Rip” Pemberton, the “Piano Breaker,” who hails from one of the Oyster village’s oldest families — a quiet sort until his nimble fingers mix themselves among’st the ivories. “Rip” is very modest — one of those people who always mention themselves last. Next in line is a young mem ber of the same family christened Douglas'\— “Doug”/for short. The Bass is his instrument of torture when in action. “Doug” is known as the “King of the Doghouse” — he’s a dandy swimmer, too. There are three Sax TVlurderers in this particular outfit and tak ing them one at a .time we sug gest that you meet as number one Jock Wroble, a new addition to group but one whose ability cannot be over questioned — since he’s ONLY a music teacher from Shelter Island. A very interest ing place, Shelter Island. Then comes our one and only Bob and Martha Harris * * • But it wasn’t necessary, after all, to go with the Mater last Saturday evening, was it Lois Housner? • * * Ray Cheshire goes for Harvard Hats and Horserace Records * ♦ * If its’ all the same to you we’re advocating an orchestra and a smooth waxed surface for the Garden * * * Mrs. Ted Granger visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nugent of Greenport, for the first time since her mar riage last Turkey-day * * * Is it a WHISPERING MARATHON you’ve been in, Cha-lls? * * * We’re at-wits-end as to WHY “Whipper” Dean is carrying that woe-be-gone countenance * • ♦ and why the Rodgers blond bites her nails * * * “Just My Bill” is only for Dot Horne’s subcon- cious mind * * The brunett Rodgers sister appears to have dropped out of the - running — why daddy? COMMENT: Remember the “Pee Wee-golf craze of 1929-30? Sort of stup' to rernember, we suppose, \bu with the advent of the roller- skating plague we could’nt help recalling the days when \nearly every ^vacant lot ^ecapie an ex cuse for that'so-fcalled mineature- golf —r and did- the Public eat it up (including Wfe).. ’Twas a fas cinating §port-while it lasted, dy ing as suddenly as- it was- born. The point, however, has noth ing to do with “Pee Wee-golf” — its’ the latest FAD \we’Te won dering\* about and- one which Ijhreatens to acquire . the same proportions. Since the Riverhead Rollferdrbme . 'Vas' opened last Summer two more have sprouted in Southampton and 'Patchogue and negotiations for another have been underlay, in, .Greenport. In addition to those, Huntington and STRAND THEATRE you haven't a chance of m i s s i n g i \“ ‘'’port also have Rinks which Will make a total, of six m. Suf folk within a 12-monthi Port that curly haired “Killer Diller” Dennis lad. This is when the girls come in! (aside to Bobby; If we were you we’d LET that sax to Bome other good man and get out front there with the little stick where we could give’m all. a break). Last, but certainly not Jefferson would be a possible seven. The question raises it’s noodle to ^Inquire ^ h ere and when will it ” UltimatgijT end? Thus far Greenport and all vil lages east of the county seat have il^serving of it, is a bit of m a l e , Patronized the Riverhead , hard- blond ptessure^Hnown as “Bud” Morris who, ‘we’ve noticed, rates sighs from the female gallery. Shall we say he’s the CUTEST member of thfe group? ■ Here we Wind Up Oto introduc tion with the emperor of BEAT ERS, a direct decendent of the Hulse clan — and a reader of Pirate Stories. *‘Bo” as he is known since he was knee high to a drum stick, rates a big PLUS after, the A-1. Watch him next time he really gets “in the groove.” Now you have’m, gals n’guys, give’m the co-op they deserve and you’ll notice that they’re more than willing to please. You are about to become SHAG-concious as do all deciples of the Dennis mob. CHATTER: Greetings and what not, Smo- key Joe, and thanks for tli|e card bearing a picture of the hospital at St. Augustine. By the bye, which room do you occupy? Sor ry about the “Y” and take on an extra coat of TAN for this ’umble correspondent * * * That “Loft” man is back in the Garden again — perhaps un-peeved — which reminds us — nothing good can be said about a COLUMNIST — whether ’tis Sullivan, Winchell or Downs * * ♦ ^otice to (you “Wolves” of the County Seat!!! Peggy Bradley (W. U.) definitely does not date — or does she? * ♦ * Remember the stock greet ing “Having a grand time — wish you were here”? Well’ thats the type of card Zackey and Panpv sent to their unfortunate friends in the North country — which again reminds us that “Billie” Fox just dotes on oranges and tangerines from Orlando, Fia. * • • Another FAN for the number '‘Between a Kiss and a Sigh,” is wood but aftjy the new one opens at the Port several hamlets, in that viqinity will trip east. We’ve noticed that the. South Fork skaters seldom come north after Southampton took up the idea. * *. * The only DIFFERENT thin? we’ve noticed about the Henry Perkins 1939 system, and we’re skeptical that it was wise, is the transfer of the music-makers to the Ballroom instead of keeping them with the majority of the patronage in the Lounge. We agree that the colorful Lounge is far more attractive than th-- chilly looking cavern which now cantains the band. Dozens have voiced their regret at having to leave their red-leather surround ings to participate in a swin\ number on the waxed rectangle. PREVIEW: This Saturday we are confront ed with promising prospects of the 4th annual Presidents Birth day Ball. The two-most prom inent Spots for this outstandin' Occasion, on the North Fork, are the Perkins and Travellers. Great Pond Lodge will be another scene of celebration with the American Legion as sponsor. 4> * * The Riverhead High Juniors are holding their annual Promenade tonight in the new high-school gym. Bob Dennis will be the in spiration. « * « Every Wednesday night MIGHT be “Big Apple Night” at the Riv erhead RoUerdrome. “Going Places,” a comedy with music, starring Dick PoWell, will be presented at the Strand The atre this Friday and Saturday. Powell rises to new heights of hilarity in this production. Play ing opposite Dick is Anita Louise. The rest of the cast includes Allen Jenkins, Walter Catlett, Harold Huber, Thurston Hall and Minna Gombell. The one serious char- acterMs played by Ronald Reagan. Most of the musical entertainment is by two great colored swingsters, Louis Armstrong, the hot trumpet player, and Maxine Sullivan, the valvet-voiced songstress who spe cializes in “swinging” folk songs. It is the first motion picture in which she has ever appeared. Also being presented on this program is “In Old Mexico,” star- ring William Boyd. The story of one of the most widely known characters in the history of the United States, Jesse Tames, has been made into the ■'lost exciting picture you ever nw. Filmed entirely in Techni- olor. this story of the most fa mous outlaw in all history brings to the screen Tyrone Power, who plays the part of the title • role, accompanied, by Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph, Scott, Slim Summerville, Henry Hull, Brian Donlevy and John Carradine. . . . “Jesse James’- comes to the Strand Theatre next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Having solved murder mysteries in London, Paris, Egypt, Shanghai, at the race track, the opera, on Broadway and in Monte Carlo,. Charlie Chan returns to his Own home town in the latest of his adventures, “Charlie Chan in Honolulu,”'to solve the most baf fling mystery he has yet encoun tered. Playing iat^^ie l^and next Wednesday and Thursday, the picture presents Sidney ^Toler in the role of Earl Derr, Biggers’ ■•’mous sleuth for the time. The supporting cast' includes Sen Young, Phyllis Bjook's, Eddie Col lins, John King,'Claire Dodd^Rob ert Barrat, Qeorge Zucco and Marc Lawr'ignee; ' As an added attr^etion Oh the program, Walt, fiishey’s famous “Ferdinand the Bull” has been booked. Also a new issue of the March of Time. EAST END HAS FOUR NEW TROOPS Since the finance campaign of last summer, two communities never having had Scouting here tofore now have well established troops at Montauk sponsored by the Board of Education, with George Hlavac as Scoutmaster and Richard T. Gilmartin as chairman of the troop committee, and a new troop at Jamesport sponsored by the Board of Education led by Scoutmaster Ross Frederick with Rev. Walter E. Crook as chairman of the troop committee. ’ A Home Patrol for colored boys has just been completed at River head under the leadership of Scoutmaster Henry L. Hobson and it is hoped that this Patrol will soon grow into a completely or ganized troop. Southampton Sea Scout Ship No. 137 has been chartered spon sored by a group of citizens with Leon G. Pollard as chairman of the ship committee. It is hoped to organize addi tional new units in all villages of the East End not now having Scout Troops, and persons inter ested are invited to write the Council office at Port Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. John Winkler of Shelter Island, have announced the engagement of their daughter. Miss Mildred Marie, to Dr. S. George Brown of Concord, N. H. Mr. and Mrs. Eian^o Mazzafer- ro of Greenport, have announced the engagerr^ent .of jtheif daughter. Miss Agnes Theresa Florentine, to Michael IngiAO, spri of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Inginb, of Valley. The engagement of Miss 'Gloria Edith, daughter o£ Mrt- and Mrs. Henry H. Case of Shelter Island, to Wesley Blake Stuart, son of, M?; and\ Mrs. Wesley' W. Stuart, of Bloomfield,-N; J.,).has been an-, nounced. SUFFOLK THEATRE “The Cowboy and the Lady,” a comedy romance of modern day life, supplies the side splitting en tertainment at the Suffolk The atre for three days starting Sun day. Gary Cooper is teamed for the first time with Merle Oberon, with Cooper as a cowboy who rides the range alone until he comes East with a Rodeo show and meets Miss Oberon, spoiled and petted society darling. Wal ter Brennan is excellently cast in the supporting role, assisted by Patsy Kelly, Fuzzy Knight and a long list of well known players.. A Betty Boop cartoon, Clyde Lu cas Orchestra reel afid the latest. Newsreel complete the show. > Earl Derr Biggers’ famous char-' acter, Charlie Chan, is played for the first time by Sidney Toler in. “Charlie Chan in Honolulu,” one' of the most exciting mysteries yet to appear at the Suffolk Theatre,, where it will be presented next; Wednesday and Thursday. Others in the cast include Phyllis Brooks, Sen Yung, Eddie Collins and- Claire Dodd. The newest March; of Time will be shown also alon|; with a Porky cartoon and a swell swing musical. Easily able to supply every bit of thrills and action you can stand, “Drums,” thrilling Techni color picture of the land of the- Bengal .Lancersj comes to .the Suf folk Theatre next week on Friday and Saturday, Starring Sabu, a handsome feast Indian lad, it car ries you,,.into the very heart of the fierce Northern, territpry of untamed India, where, the savage tribes are fo.rev^er doing their Isar- baric. worst-to.cause trouble. The- ladies are going to get a ,big-thrill out of “Winter Styles,” a Techni color re§l deyot^,.entirely to the ladies’ wardrobe. The latest News events completes tjie program. * ADVERTISE IN • * THE WATCHMAN MODERN DINER Excellent Food Popular Prices / ■ ................ AT THE BRIDGE S8 PECONIC AVE. RIVERHEAD Repairing French Clocks &, Complicated Watches Our Specialty H. B I L L A I T E R 27 E. MAIN ST. RIVERHEAd, L. I. We cordially invite you to attend our POWER FARMING SHOW to be held in our Machinery Branches in Mr. and Mrs. Francis Salminen announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Irene, to William E. Parker, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Parker, of Shelter Is land. RIVERHEAD Wednesday, February 1st, 1939 SOUTHOLD Thursday, February 2nd, 1939 • A Day’s Entertainment starting at 9:00 A. M. REFRESHMENTS SERVED MOTION PICTURES AT 2:00 P. M. LONG ISLAND PRODUCE AND FERTILIZER C0..1NC.
