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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-22
STERLING BARS WOMEN.
Texas Governor Ridicules Suggestion Of
Bridge Party

DENISON, Tex, July % P.-Gov.
Ross S. Sterling of Texas hopes to keep a
two-State controversy over the block
aiding Of two bridges between this city
and Durant. Okla, a purely masculine
affair.
He described as "tomfoolery" a sug-
gestion Of Gov. w. H. Alfalfa Bill
Murray Of Oklahoma yesterday that
women of the two States meet on the
new free bridge for a quilting and
gossiping bee, removing anything in
the way that prevents their getting to-
gether.
THE National Guard" Murray had
said, wouldn't shoot woman II she
came along and took few barricadeS
out OF the way-neither would Texas
Ranger"
Gov. Sterling said he believed the
women will be amazed at the implied
reflection upon their integrity, coming
from the chief executive Of a sovereign
State"
"Texas," Gov. Sterling said, believes
In law and order and the womanhood
of the State has shown itself to be the
foremost exponent of that principle"
The free bridge was to have been
opened July l. The ceremony was
delayed, however, by a Federal injunc-
ton obtained by the Red River Bridge
Co., operating a parallel toll span.
Gov. Sterling sent Texas Rangers to
Guard the free bridge after Oklahoma
highway crews threw 1t open last
Thursday.
Gov. Murray opined that "all the
rangers can do is cuSs and shoot
craps" He ordered blockade Of the
toll span. Motorists were left with a
16-mile detour.
Denying q charge that he had ex-
ceeded his authority, the Oklahoma
executive contended today his State
has jurisdiction over the south, or
Texas, bank of the Red River by virtue
Of old Spanish treaties.
Citizens of Denison, headed by B. L..
Lindsey, a business man, last night
adopted resolution urging that the
Texas Legislature act to open the
free bridge immediately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-22
ONTARIO POLICE ALO0F
IN SPEED TRAP PROTEST
Toledo and Cleveland Car Clubs
Complain of Extreme Law
Enforcement.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
: TORONTO, Ontario, July 22.-United
States automobile clubs may protest
even broadcast warnings to motorists
against Ontario's speed traps" but the
provincial government will hold aloof.
That, in effect, was what Attorney
General w. H. Price instructed C. C.
Hele, director OF the Ontario Govern
ment Publicity Bureau, to tell the clubs
at Toledo and Cleveland.
Price said the provincial police were
not responsible and that every case in
vestigated showed motorists had ex-
ceeded the speed limit of rs miles an
hour through municipalities.
The Toledo and Cleveland clubs had
informed Hele they intended to broad
cast warnings to tourists about the
speed traps" of Ontario. A Michigan
club for some time has broadcast the
information that Ontario's trafic laws
are enforced rigidly. and slight in
fraction would bring fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-22
HAYES SEES MANEUVERS
OF PHILIPPINE AIRCRAFT
Army Stages Annual Formations at
Manila in Presence Of Visit
ing Senator.
By Gable to The Star.

By Gable to The Star.
MANILA. p. l.. July Ex-senator
Harry B. Halves OF Missouri, Democrat,
who is here attacking the Republicans
alleged procraStination in Philippine
policy involving free entry for Philip
pine products into the United States,
was an interested observer at the Army's
annual airplane maneuyerS yesterday.
Col. John M. Dunn, department in
spector general. and Maj. J. B. Brooks,
commanding Nichols Field, decided that
six bombers and seven pursuit planes
completely destroyed the enemy air
drome during IS minutes bombardment,
dropping 80 l00-pound demolitions and
then IS 25-pound fragmentations from
the pursuit planes at height of 500
feet for effective aim.
(Copyright, 1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-22
TAX COLLECTORS TO BE STERN.
Germany to Accept No Excuses for Nom
Payment Of Levies Made by State.

BERLIN, July % P).-Germany's
tax collectors worked today on orders to
get what was coming to the government
and pay no attention to the excuses OF
taxpayers In arrears.
The orders, set forth in govern
ment decree. directed collectors to pro-
coed ruthlessly and to make allowances
for the hard times in only the most ex-
ceptional cases.
The decree established heavy penal
ttas for citizens who are back Ia their
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DAWES SAILS LATE TODAY.
Ambassador Leaves White House En-
route 10 His Post in London.

Ambassador Dawes, who has been a
White House guest for several days,
left today for New York. He will sail
for his post in London late today.
Senator Morrow, of New Jersey, who
with Dawes has been one Of President
Hoover'S closest advisors on the Ger
man financial problem, will remain at
the White House probably for several
days.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SYSTEM

IS. now leaving Washington at 100 am.
arriving at Atlanta $40 am. G. T.. will
leave WASHINGTON at 1898 PM. and arrive
Atlanta $50 am, c. T. Effective this same
date train No. 20 win leave Westminster on
900 q m, c. r, or thirty minutes earlier;
BIRMINGHAM. 2:oo pm.. thtrty-nve minutes
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WRITES PLAY OF BYR0NS

NEW YORK, July % CAD.-Michael
Strange, playwright and formerly Mrs.
John Barrymore, is doubling in a play
she has written about Lord and Lady
Byron. She plays the role Of Lady
Byron in one scene and later appears
as the poet. The play is in tryout
production at Mount KiSco, N. Y.
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DEBT PLAN SOURCE
. BRINGS CONFUSION
Stimson's Description in Lon
don at Odds With View
Given Here.
(Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
Mr.. Stimson last Friday. 1t was no
longer new"
Ii was asserted at the State Depart
ment that there had been no COM
munication whatever from London to-
day. The hope was expressed, how
ever. that the proposal for short-term
credits to Germany, advanced by this
Government, would be adopted as it
obviously was most sensible FIRST step.
President Hoover. Acting Secretary
Castle said, had been studying the
problem for some time previous to last
Friday and there had been a number
of discussions here.
Didn't Consult Britain.
Mr.. Castle said that II the British
had reached the same conclusion as
that decided upon here regarding what
should be done to aid Germany, 1t
was SO much the better. He reiterated,
| however, that this Governments pro-
posal had been worked out here without
any conference with the British govern
menL.
He added that the British did not
consult with Washington, nor had
Washington consulted with the British
previous to the cabling OF the proposal
to Mr.. Stimson last Friday. On Sat-
urday or Sunday, he said, word was re-
ceived from Secretary Stimson that the
British looked upon the proposal with
favor.
It was admitted that it was possible
the British had been working along the
same lines. The Seven-power confer
ence in London, 1t was pointed out, was
opened by Prime Minister Macdonald.
Under such circumstances 1t was quite
possible that Mr.. Macdonald discussed
the sterilization Of Germany.
1t was further brought out that Mr..
| Stimson did not see Premier Macdonald
until he left Paris and went to London.
Secretary Stimson discussed with the
French and the Germans in Paris some
| OF the proposals contained in the
American memorandum of instructions
sent him before he went TO London, 1t
was said.
Not Regarded as Serious.
In some quarters, it was suggested
that Mr.. Stimson's London statement
today that the proposal was as much a
product of British thought as Ameri-
can, and that the actual introduction
| OF the proposal had been made by
Prime Minister Macdonald, was a
| polite gesture to the British, the hosts
Of the conference.
Officials at the State Department
sought to give the impression that while
| the StimSon interviews in London might
have made the situation appear obscure
and have caused temporary embarraSS-
ment. 1t was not serious. and the mat
! ter would soon be smoothed over.
In other quarters. however. there was
criticism OF the apparent lack of team
! play between the Washington Govern
ment and the Secretary of State. Ques-
tons were asked as TO whether the lack
OF cooperation seemingly existing be-
tween Washington and Secretary Slim
son might not lead to serious differ
ences within the State Department and
elsewhere. No information was forth
J coming. however.
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MISS LEE GETS DECREE
Wins Final Divorce From Writer,
Charging He Took Her Pay.

LOS ANGELES, July ~ R).-The
final divorce decree of Dorothy Lee,
motion picture actress, from her writer
husband James M. Fidler, was entered
yesterday by Superior Judge J. p.
Sproul.
The actress filed suit seven months
after she married Fidler. She charged
he took all her earnings.
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FORCE THREATENED
IN BRIDGE DISPUTE
Gov. Murray Warns Texas
Old Spanish Treaties Have
Been Upheld.
nv thn AsSociated press

BY The Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 22.-Citing
old Spanish treaties for his authority,
Gov. w. H. Murray was on record to-
day with a statement that II Texas
puts anything else in the way Of an
obstruction" Of the free bridge across
the Red River at Denison II will re-
move it in the face of Texas Rangers
and other military authority OF the
State"
Courts, said the Governor, have up
held the treaties, which he said give
Oklahoma jurisdiction over the Texas
banks of the Red River.
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ESTATE is $14,944,493
Final Accounting Filed by Adolph
r. Spreckles Executors.

SAN FRANCISCO, July % B.-A
final accounting of the estate Of Adolph
B. Spreckles. filed by the executors here
Yesterday, showed cash. securities and
property In California and Hawaii
valued at $14944, 1888. The inventory
showed that at his death, June %, 1924
the sugar king" was worth $26,542,-
33105.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-22

Prince Tassilo Festetich Of Hungary
Is reputed to be the largest land owner
u Europe l...---.L.lusuA l.s.nnAl
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Britain and the United States are Of
much the same viewpoint, leaving the
inference, which is supported by adj
vices from other authoritative sources,
that the French had taken a position
somewhat opposed to that Of the two
English-speaking countries.
II. g. PROPOSAL CONEUsEs rRANcr
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MILlTIAMAN IS SLAIN
Machine-Gun Bullet Kills Man on
Range, Injuries Another.

AVER, Mass, July % LP).-Thomas
F.. Guilfoil was killed and Richard
Nordstrom was wounded in the accident
discharge of q machine gun at Camp
Devins today. Both were priVates in
the Massachusetts, National Guard.
They were on the target range when
the accident occurred. A bullet struck
Guilfoil in the head, killing him In
stantly and continued on, striking
Nordstrom in the hip. An investigation
by camp authorities Is under way.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
REPORT KEATON
TALKS SANELY
ABOUT CRIME

sUKIAH, Cal, May II. W.p)-Frank
d. Keaton, courtroom slayer of
Motley H. Flint, who was saved
from the gallows when a jury found
him insane, marked the first day Of
his confinement in the state hospi-
tai here by telling officers why he
killed the Los Angeles financier.
Sheriff Walter d. Selmer of Ma
rim county, who brought Keaton
here after the sanity hearing Sat-
urday, said the former Glendale real
estate man told him my wife knows
why / killed Flint"
He said he inherited $4,000 from
his second wife and increased it TO
S35 900 while married to his third
and present WIFE," Selmer said. HE
said she induced him to buy bonds
on the advice of Flint Then he
claimed when he sought an inter-
view with Flint he was refused. This
resulted in the shooting.
"Keaton also told me that if ii
wasn't for his children he would
commit suicide
The sheriff reported that Keaton
talked nationally most of the time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
BIRTHDAY PARTY
FOR BETTY SNYER

Celebrating the ninth birthday
anniversary of her daughter, Bet
ty, Mrs. Frank Smyer, All Hell ave-
nue., entertained with children's
party Saturday afternoon.
Miniature golf was the main di-
version, Wandalyn Thompson and
ALA Katherine Sanders being the
victors. Refreshments were served
which included large white BIRTH
day cake with green candles, green
and white being the color motif for
decorations and appointments.
Guests were Phoebe Gruwell,
Florida lie Vogue, Doris Nell Ches-
nut, Phyllis and Wayne Purdy,
Hazel Reynolds, ALA Katherine
Sanders, Wandalyn Thompson. Ted
Smyer, Lola Hensley, Berkie Lem
ons, Billy Thompson, Sybil Squires,
Mary Jane and Dorothy Woodward,
Roger Knight, Donald Rabineau.
Billy Mcdaniel, Jean Bradshaw,
Virginia Shiplet, Maxine Williams.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Sid Thatcher, Mrs E. R. Reynolds,
Mrs. Al Rabineau
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
GUILD BRIDGE
PARTY TONIGHT

Bridge enthusiasts are to have
plenty of opportunities TO enjoy
their favorite game this week for
tonight st. Pauls guild is sponsor
ing q card party in the parish house
and tomorrow night the Altar soci-
ETY. IS 20 hold another card party in
St. Mary's hall.
Tonight the guild is planning
many delightful features for the
entertainment of their guests.
Prizes and refreshments are to be
unusually attractive and those who
attend will have an enjoyable eve
ming.
Everyone who enjoys a game Of
bridge is invited TO attend tonight's
affair. Those who have not al
ready made reservations are as
sured that they will be accommo-
dated as several extra tables have
been arranged. Playing will begin
at O'Clock in st. Paul's parish
house, Fifth and Orange streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: What is the correct
procedure Tor a church funeral?
Answer: The person in charge
asks from six to eight close friends
of the deceased to act as honorary
pall bearers. They are chosen only
at church funerals and in the pro-
cessional follow the clergyman and
the choir, if the service is q choral
one.
Flowers at the church are ar
ranged usually by friends OF the
family with the assistance OF a
florist IN arranging any heavy
pieces. These friends should col
lect carefully all notes and cards
with the flowers, adding a brief de-
scnption of the flowers TO aid the
bereayed later in acknowledging
the courtesies Of friends and rela-
tives.
Unless the burial is in the church
yard, few attend il without special
invitation. Only the family and in
innate friends are present for this
last service.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
Damage Suits
Occupy Courts

Both departments of the superior
court here today were busy hearing
evidence In automobile damage
suits. with Judge Vaughn N. Thomp-
son still presiding over the Livings-
ton suit, and Judge A. c. Finney
presiding over a jury trial OF the
suit of William l.. Whaley against
Lila Wolff.
Whaley brought suit for $4,000
damages because of an automobile
accident on the Imperial-El Centre
highway some time ago. Don G. Bit
ler is his attorney, while Ross 4.
Hickcox is attorney for the defen-
dant.
The Livingston suit will probably
close Wednesday, it was indicated
today. Margaret Moore was the
only witness on the stand. She was
an eye witness of the accident in
which Hazel and William T. Liv-
ingston were injured in crash with
a truck driven by M. B. Griffin, and
assertedly owned by the Arrowhead
Creamery and Mrs. A. c. Peacock.
The plaintiffs in this suit ask $4,000
damages.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
Fined For Bath
In Cheese Vat

A new chapter was written into
the history of jurisprudence III I'M
peIial Valley last week when Ramon
Alvarez was prosecuted and fined
S25 for taking a bath.
Judge r. D. Jones Of Heber, i'm
posed the fine. II was not the mere
fact that Alvarez was taking a bath
that caused his prosecution. accord
ing to Donald o. Larkins, deputy
district attorney. but the site he Sc
lected for his bath room.
For Alvarez was discovered one
day last week merrily bathing in a
tub set up next to a cheese vat in
the Rodas Cheese Factory in Heber.
Furthermore. it was testified that
Alvarez had put his clothes. for
the time being, in the cheese vat.
S. A. Rodas, manager of the fac
tory. discovered Alvarez in the act
OF completing his scrubbing. Alva-
re2 saw nothing wrong with his
bath room RodaS, however, did.
He had TO destroy 80 pounds OF
cheese. and cleanse the cheese press
OF soapy water.
Don Downing. state dairy inspec-
tor, signed q complaint against Al
varez upon hearing OF the occur
renee.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
BRIDGE SUPPER
PRETTY EVENT

Mrs. O. G. Horne presided at an
other Of her charming "nasturtium
parties Saturday evening at ner
home, 598 Len Rey avenue.
These gaily colored flowers form
the motif for the table decorations
and appointments and are particu-
larly decorative and colorful in ef-
feet
Covers were laid for Mesdames J.
L. Travers. Fred p. Nuttall, Z. E.
Clements, Norman E. Dupont, F. D.
Jacobs, 2. F. Whiting, E. L. Carson,
Glenn A. Hipes and the hostess.
The evening was spent in bridge,
Mrs. Dupont winning first prize,
Mrs Whiting, second, and Mrs.
Clements, consolation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
Society
Clubs
MANY ATTRACTIVE PLANS MADE
FOR Y u {. A. SUMNER CAMP

Hipass, Y. W. c A. summer
camp, IS TO be more attractive this
year than ever, according to the
plans made at the recent meeting
OF the camp committee held at the
II. G. Jones residence. 6e3 Wens-
ley avenue.
Next week end a group OF men.
headed by r. A Chesnut. will do
nate their services in doing needed
construction work on the buildings.
while the women of the county
board VIII serve their meals.
Tennis courts are TO be provided
through the cooperation of the vari-
Gus service clubs Of the valley and
in addition. swings and bars will be
included for the entertainment Of
the girls.
New curtains have been donated
by the Wonan's Ten Thousand
club, and the Cramer Baking Co.
has given tea towels. Board men,
bers are busy at work on 40 new
mattress covers for the dormitory
beds.
On Monday and Tuesday Of next
week the women VIII spend their
hours painting. the work being
done under the direction Of Mrs. D.
r. Kincaid Of Calexico. camp chair
man OF Calexico district.
Announcement is almost made
that the camp viii be leased after
July TO the nti-Tuberculosls as
sociation OF the county which or
ganiZation WI conduct its usual
health camp under the capable
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
II. c. T. l.. ANNUAL
MEETING TOMORROW

w. c. T. U. members CT the val
ley are anticipating the twenty
fifth annual convention to be held
at 10 o'clock tomorrow in the Cal
exico Methodist church.
The Calexico union women viii
act as hoStesSes and are busy with
plans Tor the entertainment OF del
egates. The morning session viii
be devoted TO the election OF off,
GERS and the giving of reports
Luncheon will be served at noon in
the social han by the Methodist
Women's council
In the afternoon an interesting
program including talks. musical
and readings viii be pre-
Sented.
The convention is a two day ses-
sion and after tomorroWs meeting
VIII adjourn until fall when the
second days session Will be held
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
Many Attend
Shannon Rites

Last rites for James Shannon, as
sistant water superintendent who
lost his life by sewer gas and
drowning Friday morning in saving
the life OF fellow workman, were
conducted at Lemons funeral cha
pei yesterday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
The services were largely attend
ed by friends and relatives of Shan
non and by city officials and en-
ployees with whom he worked dur
ing his many years of service in
the water department. Many flow :
efs banked the chapel as a means
of expressing the sorrow OF city
residents in the tragedy which cost
his life. Interment took place at
Evergreen cemetery.
Christian Science services we're
read at the chapel.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
AUTHORITY ON
WATER MATTERS
DIES ON COAST

SACRAMENTO. Cal, May Il. U.P
Judge william M. Finch, SO, pre-
siding justice of the third district
court OF appeal and widely known
California jurist, died at his home
here last night OF an illness lasting
four months.
Judge Finch was recognized
authority on water litigation. He
came TO California from Indiana in
1880.
He studied law. was admitted to
the bar in 1897 and from 1905 to
1921 was superior judge of Glenn
county.
Governor Stephens gave the jur-
ist his appointment to the appellate
bench in 1921. His knowledge OF
water litigation carried him to the
front as an authority, and he was
sent to all parts of the state to hear
water cases.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
LONG ILLNESS
CAUSES DEATH
OF MRS. KEPLEY

Mrs. r. B. Kepley, 65, resident of
Ell Centro for the last 10 years, died
at her home at 563 Hamilton last
night following lingering illness
Although she was under a ply
sician's care for more than year,
her death was a shock to the COM
munity as the serious nature of her
condition was not generally known.
Mrs. Kepley was greatly beloved
in Ell Centre and was active In
church and club work throughout
her residence here. She was affll-
lated with the Baptist church and
always was deeply interested in
Sunday school and church affairs.
She was prominent member of
the Woman's Ten Thousand club
and one of the founders of the
Twice Told Tales group. Oldest Sec
ton of the club. She also was a
member of Chapter AV. p. E. o.
Her presence will be missed by
church and club people and by a
wide circle of friends.
She was born in Carbondale, Pa,
on March 3. 1866, and resided IN
Topeka. Kansas. for many years.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from Lemons funeral chapel at
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning with
Rev. c. +. Flanagan. pastor OF the
Baptist church, officiating. The
body will be sent TO Topeka, Kansas,
for burial beside her husband and
other relatives.
Her survivors are one daughter,
Mrs. Forrest e. Kutz OF FL Centre.
one son, John M Kepley, also Of
this city, and sister. Mrs. John
M. Cleveland, Of Topeka, Kansas.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
IMPERIAL SCENE
OF BRIDGE PARTY

Miss Helen Oakley was hostess
10 group of friends at delight
ful bridge party held Saturday eve
ming at her home in Imperial.
Shades of yellow and green were
used in the attractive decorations,
the refreshments of orange sherbet
in orange cups. and angel food cake
with green frosting completing the
ensemble.
Miss Mary Kate Stewart and
Paul Pace won the high score
prizes and Miss Lillian Holiday and
Roscoe He'll, the low
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Pace, the Misses Madge Miller.
Dorothy Farnsworth, Lucy Strain,
Vera Ingram, Mary Kate Stewart,
Lillian Holiday, Grace Johnson,
Ruth Bettis; Messrs. Roscoe He'll,
Fulton Foster. Milo Foster, Don
Crooker, Winston Carroll, Bob
Marshall, Ernest Brewers, Elvis
Adair and Paul Cosand.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-11
Items OF News
About Town

DR.. Sem Bacon and w. j. Strick-
land are among those who spent
the weekend at Morena.
Weddington Couch of San Diego
spent the weekend in the valley.
w. Z. Robinson, former Scout
executive. and Mrs. Norma Mumaw.
sister OF Mrs. II. f. Lounsbury.
spent the Weekend at the Louns-
bury residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Lyall OF San
Bernardino arrived in the valley
yesterday called by the illness of
Mr.. Lyall's mother, Mrs. r. Lyall.
who is i'll at the home OF her
daughter. Mrs. B. M. Gruwell.
u s. Grant. president of the u.
S. Grant Auto Equipment company.
was III Ell Centre over the week
end from his headquarters in San
Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. McCary and
Mrs. c. c. McCary drove TO San Di-
ego Sunday for a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. T. c. Mason.
Duke johnson and his father, l.
N. Johnson. who is visiting here
iiOili icAao, oPeiis iaS' WIN a.
Live Oaks. Mrs. Johnson drove up
after them Sunday
Charles l., Childers, attorney for
the Imperial Irrigation district, is
in Sacramento relative to the Kline
bill.
Mrs. L. Knutson left FL Centre
yesterday for Dallas. Texas.
L +. McIntyre, night ticket agent
at the Pacific Greyhound Stage
station. spent the Weekend in Los
Angeles.