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The Washington times., 1926-04-24
WEDDING MARCH
WILL BE VON'S
BIGGEST

Construction started this week
on the two largest sets Of the
current motion picture year.
They are for Erich Won Stro-
helms forthcoming production,
''The Wedding March,"
The first Of these, which will
be a city block in length and Of
nearly the same depth, is a Vien-
nese wine garden surrounded by
an apple orchard in bloom. Hun
millions of pink and white bios
SONS, are being built around the
tavern set. The tavern itself is
being built to serve as both an
exterior and interior set. being
built with four walls and fur
nished completely within.
It is in the wine garden that
much of the action, particularly
the Won Stroheim story.
the immense st. Stephens ca
Gated. This set will rise to a
ACASAL OA 80 ACCL du0 Will O0 SUI
rounded by the buildings that
surround the original in the
Austrian capital. Against this
impressive background much of
the glory Of the former Austrian
court life wilt be reliyed with
hundreds of people taking part.
THE Wedding March," which
is Won Stroheim's own story, is
laid in Vienna before, during and
after the war. It is said to be
the most monumental piece Of
screen craftsmanship that Won
Stroheim has thus far attempted
and will mark his return to, the
screen in the role of an actor.
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
Sparrow Fits

r. w. Sparrow, youthful house
manager of the Strand Theater
and better known to friends here
as Dick. is vacationing in
Florida, stopping over at Jackson
vile. Miami, st. Augustine, and
Daytona Beach. According to word
from "Dick," the climate IS not
altogether to his liking in the
Sunny South" especially after
the cool spell endured here in
Washington. However. he is bav-
ing a great time and evidently
from his writings, has no in
tention of rushing away from the
climatic discomforts of dear old
Florida.
The Washington times., 1926-04-24

ence I underwent on one of my
trips to New York, because a
newspaper friend noted that /
was getting a little overweight,
and had left California for New
York ito get back into condition
again."
would say that every mas
seur in New York, every repre-
sentative of an anti-fat remedy,
everyone who had one scheme or
another for keeping down weight,
tried to see me at the Biltmore.
1t was very funny for a time,
but after a while I realized had
a serious situation to face.
The Washington times., 1926-04-24

Perhaps l was getting a little
fat. / never noticed it. But I
determined then and there not to
permit myself to gain any more
flesh, and If possible to get back
to the point where people expected
me to stay. 1t wasn't a matter
of pride or ego, but a case Of
necessity, in view of the fact that
1 couldn't afford to have myself
bounded by the hundreds of anti
fat delegates. many of whom
would haYe been better off try.
ing out theiE remedies on them.
selves.
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
The Next Job

Having finished cutting Laura
LaPIante's latest picture. "FIer
Biz Night" Melville Brown will
assume the direction of Taxi,
Taxi" the George Weston story
which has just been placed in
screen form by Raymond Cannon.
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
STAY THIN AND AVOID
THE PESTS
BY HAROLD LLOYD

Ohh
its second 0eek at Loes Columbia Theoter tomorrow
afternoon
athlete who active competition there is
who finds himself obligated keep in condition than
his weight increase and
registered from all
overt country calling to his
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
WHERE FILM EXTRAS


Where do motion picture extras come from?
interesting query asked of T. c. director
The Bare Mystery" which
Dorothy Phillips with Wallace Macdonald Ethel Clayton Pho
Mccullough Johnny support
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
IN HOLLYWOOD
by LOueLLa Parsons.

LOS ANGELES April 2SThe whole Chaplin studio agog
this Charlie watching antics of young Billy Jones
playing Circus burst into loud laughter and stopped
mirth.
money for Billy for he has and added
in Jackie
made his debut The Kid of the best things Chaplin
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
PARLOUS DAYS ON THE
OLD PEQUOD, DEVIL
TAKE HER!
Dramatic Page presents:

The Times Dramatic Page
narrowing tale several paragraphs of life before the mast
certain vessel named The Pequod No bows asked
given in the direction of Robert Louis Stephenson John Maseie
Joseph Conrad though osensiby the
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
PRICELESS POR TRAITS
ENHANCE XXI

the spendd collection OF theatrical
photographs that adons the walls Of the business office Of William
Hartman Rapeys this city has been
commercial but occasion should ever arse tner
the
The Washington times., 1926-04-24
CRITICS UNTRUTEIFUL,
THINKS DE MILE

Cecil De Mile interesting interview John Cohen
moving critic the New York the
day. Some of the information passed to the interviewer
decidedly interesting.
Mile he
Evening star., 1926-11-16
Jack HorFnIer Surprise. !.
Packages
49c

75c and 81 toys OF 1'drio~s types
made into intriguing packages
"He stuck in his thumb" and got Merry
go-round a Roly Poly, Wooden Blocks, Punch
and Judy Ten Pins, Fish Pond Game, Carpentry
Set, or one of a number of lovely things, every
package real "Plum." Get here early in the
morning, if you would get the best prizes from
Santa.
tstxthF
Evening star., 1926-11-16

Coty's Exquisite
Perfumes, Usually $3.50
$1.S5 Oz.
Paris berfm mes in
lovely, original packages

Fastidious women depend upon Coty for
exquisite perfumes, powders and other such
intimate accessories, merely because of their
delightful perfection. These would make ac-
ceptable gifts, saving effectively, yet looking
their original worth.
First Floor The Hecht
Evening star., 1926-11-16
200 Suits Of Mems
Cotton PajdmdS
$l.l9

MILDLY, sLp-over and regulation
jacket styles, some 7V1th collars
An exceptional bargain in well-made paja
mas of percale and madras. Pretty fancy stripes
and figures, also plain colors. The jacket style
is finished with silk frogs, and some of the midd,
type have the collars attached. Only 200 suit
at this price tomorrow
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Requests Report
On Water Costs

SAN DIEGO. July 3.-(Speciai }
On motion of Councilman Fred A.
Heilbron, the city council yester-
day adopted resolution directing
the city manager to investigate and
report to the council the cost to the
municipality of supplying water to
consumers.
The manager also was instructed
to apply to the state railroad com
mission for assistance in determining
this cost and for advice as to the
recommendation to be made by the
manager relative to an increase in
the water rates, if any.
Manager Rhodes said this task
will require considerable time, as an
audit Of all outstanding bonds will
be necessary, together with the com
pilation of all details in connection
with the production and distribu-
tion of water.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

| Thursday evening. Their guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Stroupe, Mr..
and Mrs, J. r. Snyder and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. B. Harmon.
Hospital Notes
Albert Mofford is improving
nicely at the Holtville hospital
f. d. Barton is in the Holtvillc
hospital with broken and bruised
toe. Mr.. Barton had the misfortune
Of dropping 800 10. block of ice
on his toe while at work at the I'm
perial Valley Ice and Cold Storage
company.
l.. b. Isup has improved and left
the Holtville hospital.
Howard Vencil underwent IA ton
sill operation Friday morning at the
lIoltville hospital.
Ruth Melbourc Underwent a ton.
sill operation Friday morning at the
iioltville hospital.
billiard Moore underwent tonSil
operation Saturday morning at the
Holtville hospital.
A. l.. Storie who was seriously in.
iurcd while driving tractor on his
ranch this week shows slight i'm
provement at the Holtvillc hospital.
Miss Clara Hayes of Riverside is a
special nurse for Mr.. Storic. His
wife Mrs. a. l.. Storic and daughter,
Mrs. Esther Cook and son Carl
Storie were called from Berkeley
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald Storie of
iioltville met them at Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Water Litigation
Again Postponed

SAX DIEGO, July l3.-lSpcciaIy
.-Litigation between land owners in
the Tijuana Valley and other inter
ests seeking water rights in the Ii
juana river basin, again was post
pomcd yesterday when the case came
up before Judge Marsh for bearing
The suit is entitled f. b. Boyer and
others against the department Of
water rights of the bureau Of pub
lie works with the Coronado Water
company made party to the suit
Rights given the Coronado company
to waters in the basin are contested
by Boyer and other land owners.
The law firm Of Hunsaker, Britt
and Cosgrove Of Los Angeles, attor
nevs for the plaintiffs, have with
drawn from the case. At yester-
days hearing, Attorney Mayfield
asked that the firm Of Luce and
Swing be admitted as counsel and
this was done. Luce then asked II
postpOncment to famiiarize himself
| with the case and The date Of Sep
tembcr was agreed on.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

ad Mrs. Jack Hayes were FL Centre
visitors Thursday
The funeral serfices for little Don
aid Raines, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Rov RaineS were held Friday after
noon at Lemons funeral parlors. In
tcrment was at the Evergreen Gene
terry.
Little Donald S death was very
sudden, he took sick last Sunday
and died Wednesday ut noon.
Mrs. Pete Ryerson returned to
Holtvile last Monday with Mr.. Ry-
erson and two sons. Mr.. Rverson
was called to San Diego several
days ago on account of illness of
her father Rev. }. NJ. lmbrie.
Lucille Huebner, Eau Claire Les.
ter, Margaret Linekin, Thad Maui
din, Eddie Lyons, Noval Walker,
Austin Lester, Bill Kennedy, Bon
ner Williams, John Thompson ad
Keith Savage were at Mission
Beach last week k-cnd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reynolds
spent the week end at llipass.
Walter Bcnuett who has been
employed at Schnieders S drug store,
is leaving Sunday for Panhandle,
Texas, where he viii work with his
father in the oil ticldS.
Mr.. and Mrs Elder Ferguson and
daughter, Esther and Lois Phillips
returned from San Diego Tuesday
after several days vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Cross left
Saturday Morning for Iowa, whcr"
thew will spend the summer.
Mrs. W. +. Eoettger and sons,
Eugene, Ivan, spent the week lend
with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +. Bocttger.
They returned 60 Redlamds Monday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Edwards and
family and Elice Wright spent last
weekend at Live Oaks.
Mrs. II. W. Trerice left last Sat
friday for Whittier where she will
spend the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. l.. Boget enter
tanned a group of their friends
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Hoover Predicts
Radio Regulation
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, July lj.-Secre-
tary Of Commerce Hoover expects a
radio regulation bill to be passed in
congress early in the December ses-
sion, after which he may call a radio
regulation conference.
But he made it plain today that
he would not summon d nationwide
radio session here this fall, as has
been done in the past four years.
Hoover believes such conference
would be unavailing before radio
Legislation is passed, especially as
justice department rulings have now
tie dhis hands on air control.
Prospects Of chaos IL ine or de
creased with Ho0ver's statement
that new radio licenses will be
granted only as stations are com
pleted. He added tina; only eight or
ten new stations are in this cate,
CORY
He had no doubt that meantime
the radio industry will develop its
own self reputation, he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Kansas City Star
Purchased By Men
Who Operate 1t.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, July Is. -
The Kansas City Star, newspaper
property of the late William r. Mel
son, has been purchased by Irwin
Kirkwood and his associates on the
Star. Their bid of $11 100000 was
accepted from a total of eight sub
mitted.
Terms of the bid called for d de
pesit of 100000 when the bid was
submitted; an additional S2,000.0o0
when the property is transferred and
the remaining ss,5oo,oO0 in quarter
ly payments to total not less than
s675, 900 annually.
The Star was sold in accordance
with Nelson 5 will. Money deriv-
ed from the sale is to be used to es
tablish an art museum for the city.
Kirkwood, editor of the star,
was the husband of the late Laura
Nelson kirkwood, daughter of Mel
son.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Raw, Cracked
Toes Healed

When toes are raw, inflamed, ir-
ritated and scaly; when feet are
sore, tired, burning; when soft corns
and calluses are sore and painful:
just rub in this pleasant, soothing
healing, vanishing cream, Pedisan.
This remarkable new foot remedy
contains super-effieient healing
and aniiseptic agent discovered by
one Of The world 5 greatest research
laboratories. II neutralizes the acid
an perspiration which is now known
10 be the common cause of foot
trouble. In second, Pedisan van
ishes into the pores, and starts 20
relieve the painful burning and
soreness and 10 heal the raw, irrl-
lated parts. Pedisan banishes Of
fensive odorS and leaves the feet
dry, cool and comfortable. Guaran-
seed to give satisfying relief in all
cases. even where foot trouble is
torture. soc tube; all druggists
.xnacially AT Loyud' s. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Women to Open
Campaign Here

SAN DIEGO, July l3.-(Special)
THAT lawbreakers must not be
lawmakers is the determination of
the women S national committee for
law enforcement according to Mrs.
John c. Urquhart, chairman of the
women'S law enforcement commit
tee of Southern California, who
spoke at the Unitarian church Sun
day afternoon to a large audience.
An active campaign to register all
women citizens in San Diego county
before July 81 and to interest them
in voting in the primary election
will be started under the chairman
ship of Mrs. Martha w. Richardson,
vice president at large of the county
federation of Women S clubs. Every
woman citizen in the county is ask
ed to enroll as meMber of the
law enforcement committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Naval Training
May Be Given

BERKELEY. Calf. July 10
Students, here may be able to choose
between army and navy in taking
their University military training
next year. Formal application has
been made with the secrtary of the
navy by President w. W. Campbell
for establishment OF naval train
ing corps this fall. corresponding
with the reserve officers training
corps. Similar corps will be estab-
lishcd by the navy in II other in
stitutions throughout the United
States including the University of
Washington.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Sailor Dies When
Struck By Ball
By United Press Leased Wire

PORT ANGELES. Wash, July Is.
Earl Leonard Miller, chief quarter
master aboard the United States
battleship West Virginia, was dead
today as the result of being struck
by pitched ball in baseball game.
Miller duckcd into the ball while
batting He continued playing y
few hours later he complained of
being blind. He was taken to the
hospital ship Relief for an operation,
but succumbed. He has a wife and
child in San Pedro.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR STORAGE

Notice is hereby given that we
will sell at public auction at White
Service Station, Seeley, at 1000
o'clock a. In. on the 18th day of
July, 1925, the following described
personal property, :o-wit:
One stripped Ford car.
Engine No. 2516.
Said sale will be made to satisfy
a bill for storage, of s63.00 and
any accruing damages and the cost
incident to the advertising and sale
Of said property as provided in by
Section No. 3o52 of the Civil Code
of California.
WHITE SERVICE STATION,
Q 13 15 II Seeley
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Illinois Man Invents
New Auto Gas Saver

Walter Critchlow, 1904 street,
Wheaton, Ill, has patented new
gas saver that beats anything ever
gotten out. With it on Fords show
as high as 81 miles on a gallon.
Other makes do equally well. This
new invention saves gas and oil,
makes Ford start instantly in any
weather and completely de-carbon-
ICES the engine. Mr.. Critehlow of
fers ] free to quickly advertise.
Write him for one. He also wants
county and state distributors who
can make $500 to $500 per month.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Missing Broker
Believed Found
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN BERNARDLNO, July Is. =
The BODY of man believed to be
Keith Peters, missing broker of
Long Beach. was reported found in
an automobile III a longely canyon
at Silver Lake near here. \ coron-
rs deputy was en- route here toda.:,
with the body.
Peters disappeared on June ,. Po-
lice at Long Beach said he was
wanted in Twin Falls, Idaho, wher =
he was accused Of jumping his bail
in connection with an embezzlement
charge.
The discovery Of the body, as yet
uidentified. WAS made by Blaine
White and W. E. Amidon, who said
they were hired by Mrs. Peters 70
search FOR her husband.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Northern Firm -
Opens Office Here

SAN DIEGO, July 13.-(Special)
San Diego s steady growth is at,
tracing the attention of real estate
men all over the country, and espe.
eially in Los Angeles and Florida,
according to j. X. Wilson formerly
of Los Angeles and Miami. who is
opening law and brokerage office
in this city.
San Diego has far more economic
assets than have Florida cities, and
my correspondence with realtors
there indicates that many of them
are vitallv interested in this city -
Wilson said. There also is con-
siderable Los Angeles capital inter
ested in San Diegos expansion, which
has made it imperative that our
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Bid On Widening
Highway at Indio

SACRAMENTO, July 13.-With
an offer of s1s3.n7.1G, the South
vest Paving company of Los Ange-
les has submitted the low bid for
widening to twenty feet 9.24 miles
of the San Bernardino-El Centre
trunk highway. The highway will
be widened and thickened from In
aio TO six miles south of Coachella,
Riverside county, By the placing Of
cement concrete shoulders and by
adding a surfacing Of asphalt con
crete.
Award Of the contract for the
project may be responsible by the
state highway commission when it
meets in San Francisco tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

surf, are no more than three years
old.
surf board riding is being prac-
ticcd at Mission Beach with great
success by many. Some becoming
expert, now take their boards out
as far as the life bouy and ride in
to the beach.
With more recruits attaining
prowesS. many OF the enthusiasts
urge that the surf board club be
come active and organized at Mis-
sion Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

in the sand on the beach in front
of the ball room.
This form of fun has been one OF
the fayorites with the little folks
and parents as we'll, who stand along
side the roped off treasure ground
and dig for their offspring, urging
them on to new locations or greater
endeavor.
Treasures are covered carefully
before they are buried in the sand
and always are in perfect condition
when found bv the children.
Children and grownups are enjoy
ing the surf these days. some of the
little ones, who don bathing suits
with their elders and go into the
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of j. M. Bell. Deceased.
Notice i. hereby given by the un-
dersigned Robert Bell, Administra.
tor of the Estate of J. NJ. Bell, de-
ceased, to the Creditors of, and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased to exhibit the same
with the necessary vouchers, with
in four months after the first pub
ication of this notice to the said
Robert Bell. at his office at 1l2
Rehkopf Bldg, E Centre. Califor-
mia, or to file the same with the
clerk Of the superior court, OF I'm
pcrial county.
Dated June 26, 1925
ROBERT BELL.
- C I3 &c 81
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Smallpox Didn't
Stop Ceremony
BY United Press Leased Wire

PORTLAND, Ore, July -. - A
little thing like smallpox shouldn +
prevent a marriage ceremony Oh the
scheduled date, Is the theory upon
which Miss Alice Linberg and N.
J. Amele worked
The bride was confined to her
home with mild attack Of small
just before the wedding date.
This unforeseen obstacle was over
come when a minister and witnesses
agreed TO stand in the yard of the
bride s home while the two were
married.
AS the groom had exposed himself,
he was automatically quarantined
and the couple spent their honey
moon confined TO their home.
How the minister collected his
fec was not revealed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
MORE MONEY Is
CONTRIBUTED
TO THE FUND.

Donations still continue to be re-
ceived for 1.-The SNOWFALL as FL
Centro's g quota of the mildew cam
paign fund was called when efforts
were being made to rase this city 8
share of 5000.
W. l.. Garrett of the Pacific.
Southwest bank today advised the
receipt of two contributions of 500
each. The first donation was from
the California Oregon Paper Mills of
Los Angeles, which stated that one.
salf the donation should be credited
to the Cupples Paper company of
Los Angeles.
The other 500 contribution came
from the Imperial Valley Box com
pany, Tarter, Webster and John
son, of this city.
Under the plan of prorating adopt
cd by the committee in charge of
raising the fund, FL Centre is en-
titled to $50 from each of the above
donations or a total of s72, making
a grand total of close to $1,000 rails.
ed here for the fund.
Grape shipments from Dinuba,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
B. P. @. E. Meet
In Chicago
By United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO, July l3-The' men whc
rally to the call of "hello Bill, >
100000 of them gathered hero yes
terday for the 62nd annual conveu.
tion of the 3. p. 0. +.
Registration of delegates began
early and continued throug ghout the
day with every triau and highway
swelling the number of visitors.
Is Band concerts upon purple and
white .canopied street corners, a
golf tournament for grand lodge of
ticers and open house at the Chicago
lodge preceded the formal opening
of the convention this evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

firm open this office
Wilson, who has been identified
with real estate development for
member of the law firm of Wilson
and Snow of Los Angeles, and will
have active charge of the office,
which hsa been opened at Tenth and
Broadway. The company plans cx-
tensive subdivision developments in
and around San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

obtain more expert attention, sur
geons resorted to amputation OF the
hand to save the arm.
Surgeons were today attempting
to save the eyesight of Clement
Giles, l2, who was injured in a sim
liar accident. He was playing near
his home at Orland with gun pow
der when "A quantity of it exploded
in his face.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
Treasure Hunt
Set For Friday

SAN DIEGO, July l3.-(Special)
A big treasure hunt has been ar
ranged by the Mission Beach Amuse-
ment center management for the
children of San Diego for Friday,
when the summer schedule of spe-
cial children S days on Tuesday and
Friday will be opened.
Special toys and treasures have
been purchased and will be buried
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
HOLTVILLE
By United Press LeBsed Wire

HOLTNILLE, Jhly Is. - Mrs.
Bruce Griggs and daughters, Grace
and fredis and Bill Jardin spent
last weekend at Pomona visiting
friends. Little Grace stayed for Il
visit of several weeks.
Mr.. ad Mrs. Coy Carey left Sat.
urdav morning for a week 5 visit at
Glendale, with Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks.
formerly of Holtville.
Mrs. T. J. Webb and son, Eugene.
and Mrs Arthur Mckinnon ad Mr..
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
bov scout, Howard jenkins.

boy scout, Howard jenkins.
Young Lambert was playing with
a stick of dynamite, which eX-
ploded in his hand. The Jenkins
boy was nearby. Hurrying to the
aid of the injured youth, Howard
improvised a tourniquct to stop the
flow of blood.
He then walked the greater part
of mile with the suffering lad to
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13
SCOUT TRAINING
PSBOY SAVE
LIFE OF YOUTH
ny Press Staff Correspondent

CHICO, Cal, July l3.-Leonard
Lambert, II, with his left hand am
putatcd an inch above the wrist, to-
day owed his life to the presence of
mind and courage of Is year old
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

A new fruit preceding plant is
nearing completion at Merced.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-07-13

Grape shipments from Dinuba,
Tulare county, began July ).