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Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
COUNTY CLERK
TALKS TO LIONS
ON RED eros

Thursday Of this week is the date
set aside for the national observ-
ance Of the golden jubilee OF the
American Red Cross, and this gol-
den jubilee formed the theme Of the
Lions club program at the meeting
yesterday ii the Barbara Worth.
Ed Law, county clerk, was the
speaker of the day and gave an
interesting account of the organiza-
ton Of the Red Cross by Henri
Dunent, French humanitarian, who
interested the Swiss government in
forming an organization to care for
the wounded soldiers in any future
war.
Organized in 1859, it was not un-
I'll 1881 that the American Red
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
Thief Acquires
Attorneys Pens

At least one avenue of legal aid
will be closed to one thief, should
he be apprehended by police for
theft of a brief case and a couple
of fountain pen desk sets from an
Ell Centre office yesterday after
noon.
For the office was that of Ernest
r. Utley and Lee Nuffer, attorneys,
and the brief cast contained files
of prime Importance to the lawyers.
Should the thief be apprehended, it
is a certainty he will not be defend
ed by the firm of Utley and Nuf-
fer
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
GARDEN WALLS POPULAR

Ornamental walls lnclosing the
garden or the entire grounds are
becoming increasingly popular be-
cause they add to the beauty OF the
home surroundings and likewise
give a sense of privacy. Retaining
walls to hold embankments or ter
races in place are also useful and
inexpensive home improvements
which may be made attractive. Re-
gardless of the type of wall, con-
crete. because of its permanence,
economy and beauty, can always be
used effectively.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
IDLE NOW SELL ICE CREAM

ST. LOUIS. U.2)-Apple vendors
Unemployed heads of families
who resorted to selling apples as a
means Of supporting their families
are changing their wares. When
complaints were made by the ven-
dors that apple sales were dropping
off it was decided that they should
sell ice cream instead.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
COMMONS TO KEEP TIPPING

LONDON, W.P)-Tipping will con-
tinue in the House of Commons
dining room despite objections of
some members, because to abolish
it would increase the cost OF sala-
ries and automatically the price Of
food.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

Twelve points in Idaho in 1880
shipped more than 500 carloads OF
potatoes, Idaho Falls leading with
f,123.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

:. Fielding of Riverside, w. G.. Bah
,ock of Riverside, were guests, and
:. A. Thomas of Imperial was a
isiting Lion.
A caricature Of Al Malzahn was
llso presented at this meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20
Ranch House Is
Visited By Thief

Burglary of a house three miles
west Of Ell Centro near the San
Diego highway and on the north
side of the Brawley Main canal was
reported to the sheriff's office yes
terday afternoon by J. F. Martin.
Martin told officers the thief
escaped with loot of considerable
value. including two rings, a dress
and other wearing apparel. The
.esidence is on the Sawdy- Hunt
anch.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

Imperial Valley has plenty of worries
but forest fires are not among them.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

The Chicago police know all about the
shifts in Chicago's liquor war, but they
don't seem to be able to stop operations
any.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

Why rub it in on Chicago when the
national capital, ruled by the federal
government, is unable to maintain law
and order?
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-20

Californians had better be careful 60
through Oregon this summer. Smedley
is on the job up there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

cream. She made his favorite salad and topped off the meal with coffee that was ambrosial The scent of that coffee did as much as anything to put youns Travers in a cheerful frame of mind. He even joked about their poverty as Norma poured the second cup.
 The girl was radiant. Its the turning point" she told herself. "Everything's going to be all right now" She was singing as she cleared the dishes from the table. Mark wiped them. The two were as happy as they had been on any of their extravagant evenings at Blue Springs. Thirty-five dollars a week seemed as big as $500 had before.
 Hell get along!" Norma as- sured herself. Marks going to make good!"
 He was off next morning at 8 o'clock; tired but in good spirits when he returned at 6. A num- Der of interesting events had hap pened during the day. A huge de- partment store, Mark was to dis cover, was an absorbing institu- IlOn. tne ufSl udy iidu PioNCu o&A eye-opener. Successive days were each to hold new experiences. It was hard work but for the first time Mark Travers was seeing side of life he had never known. Some of the anecdotes he related were amusing. Some were pathetic and others showed how jealousy, egotism and a dozen other weak nesses of the human family are barred in their daily barter. Each day brought Saturday near when Mark was to receive the coveted $35. Fifteen of those dollars would go for a weeks rent. The major worry on Norma's horl- zon had been removed when she learned the rent money was secure. Nothing seemed so important as
 maintaining the roof over their heads.
 The eventful evening finally came. Norma wore one of her prettiest house frocks. She ran to the door and threw it open as she heard Marks footsteps in the hall. He stood before her, grinning.. "Surprise!" Travers exclaimed Shut your eyes, Norma. and count ten!"
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

The shallow crowns of the new hat make is imperative that said hat be worn with an "air," other wise the style Is lost.
 Perch the hat high. tilt it over the right eyebrow. Do not cover the back of the head as far down as the nape of the neck. Show the becoming wave of the hair over the left side and over the ear.
 Choose the trimming on the hat with discretion. Trailing feathers or coquettishly curled ones do not belong on the hat of the business girl or woman who has to go out in all sorts of weather.
 Small feather ''fancies," cunning ly wired ribbon bows, trimmings of synthetic material which resembles crystal are all more durable and fearable for an every day hat. And above all, see to it that the dress or coat has the same general style trend as the hat. Polo coats do not belong with fine feathers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
1.-THE STAR WITNESS AND THE SON OF INDIA" AT
 THE LYRIC THEATER

The large audience at the Lyric theater last night enthusiastically applauded "The Star Witness" a picture which is uniqu- in being both melodrama and heart-warm- ing human comedy.
 Its grim theme--the danger which we all incur of innecently falling prey to the evil characters who turk in every town, big and little-is made less grim by the characters to whom we are intro- duced, and which we feel we have always known and always want to know.
 The high-speed action begins when Gran'pa Summerill, the Man Who Knew Lincoln (you rust have seen Chic Sale play this part in vaudeville) gets a forty-eight- hour leave from the Soldiers Home, to visit his married daugh- ter and her family, in town. The family, including Pa Leeds and Ma. the pert young daughter, the grown sons. the two small boys and, of course. Gran'pa-are at supper when they are called to the window by shots, just in time to see a man shoot another. The thugs rush through the Leeds house, followed by pelice-and es- cape; Novarro is on the same bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
EAST OF BORNEO, TALKIE
 THRILLER NOW PLAYING AT
 WARNER BROTHERS STATE

One of the strangest and most thrilling pictures ever filmed is East of Borneo" now at the State theater. The story is laid in the wild jungle country of the Malay Peninsula, and many of its scenes were actually made there by an ex- petition which travelled half way around the world from the studios in Hollywood. Thus the authen- ticity of the scenes is unquestion- ed, and the picture as a whole con- stitutes a valuable record of life and customs in that far-off land.
 The story concerns an Oriental rajah, an American woman and her former husband. The latter, em- bittered by his unsuccessful mar itai venture, has chosen literally to bury himself in the Malay jun gles where he is hte only white man, and where he acts as personal physician to the rajah of the dis trict. The wife, feeling the re- turn of her old love for her form CT husband, follows him to this tropical outpost, and it is after her arrival that the story takes on an unusual quality of tense drama. With the indignant hus- band repulsing his former wife. and the rajah casting covetous eyes on her, a situation is created which leads to exciting events and a most thrilling climax.
 The cast, headed by Rose Hobart and Charles Bickford, is excellent. These two players are ideally suit ed in thier roles, as are also Georges Renavent, Lupita Tovar and Noble Johnson.
 An excellent surrounding pro- gram accompanies the feature which is shown at 2:20, 4:45, 7:00 and 9:30 daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
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A sense of humor is too rare 2 gift with most of us parents. We are so preoccupfed with our re- sponsibilities that fun, the life- saver, is the remotest thing in the world from our thoughts. And isn't it too bad!
 Somebody, I suppose, we shall forget how to laugh altogether certainly that is bound to happen if these unsmiling times keep up. But even before hard times, when the outlook was as sunny as a May day. the laugh depression was noticeable. Why, it is difficult to say. Perhaps because we are now more highly educated as people, and therefore, more serious; we are too thoughtful to waste time on jokes. Or, perhaps, particular ly among parents, 1t is the grow ing complexity of rearing a fam fly.
 There isn't any doubt that the more we know about children, the things to be done and the things not to do, our sense of responsibil- ity increases. In one way it is re- grettable because the good old easy carefree days of large fami. lies and hospitality and everything jolly seem to be gone forever. Yes. the children are healthier. live longer. have better teeth, firm CT bones, stronger eyes and less illness than they used to have. But in becoming efficient fand so busy) ourselves, we have taken something out of family life that used tO he there FtInt
 An Example of Fatherhood
 knew a judge who married rather late in life, had wonder full wife and four children. He had the right idea, bought a coun- try place and made little farmers out of the youngsters. Also he loved company and he loved fun, and there was plenty of both.
 Did his children love him :? We'll, don't believe that ever a father lived who was so much adored by his sons and daughters. To the casual observer he prob ably gave the impression some times that he had lost his senses. A little tyke popped into the bath room and slammed the door one day just as his dad was about to enter. When the little fellow came out there stood a warrior with a brass kettle inverted over his head, brass poker in one hand and fire tongs in the other. About his tall figure was wrapped an h. dian rug.
 Big Chief Townpump wants your scalp!" muttered the strang- CT darkly.
 There were squeals and a rush, resulting in Big Chief discarding his war-togs and grabbing a pil- low to defend himself, for "Son- n.y." willing to battle, chose his own method of duelling, pillow fight. Soon everybody was in and mad pandemonium reigneI. The warrior had to retreat.
 One little girl had a special an- tipathy to Columbia, Gem of the Ocean" When she wouldn't go to sleep nights and chattered long after hours to her sister in bed be- side her, the judge would solemnly enter, stand beside her bed and below every verse, chorus and all, entirely through to it's patriotic end. That finished her.
 He supervised their reading and they were way ahead of most chill dren in the extent of their general knowledge. But better still they were happy and they had imagin- ation. They are grown now and predict brilliant future for them all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

days. She walked blocks to save a few cents on fruit or vegetables. She hoarded the household money. Such things were not hardships. Economizing was something the girl had done all her life. What terrified her, turned days and nights into nerve-shattering or deals, was the fear of what should come when the last of their money was gone. Only a little remained. What would they do when that had vanished?
 There was less than $5 in Nor mas purse as she stood at the meat counter of her favorite store one Thursday afternoon. Rent would be due in another week. II had been paid in advance for the first month. Payment of the com ing rent bill had been on the girls mind all day.
 Bother! She couldn't possibly get $15-one weeks installment- out of that .$5 in her purse. If they were to be put out of ths That was all there was to 1t! With unaccustomed recklessness Norma selected a choice cut of steak. She told herself she and Mark were so near the brink now that nothing mattered.
 Regret overwhelmed her as soon as she had paid the bill and started home. As she opened the door of the apartment 10 minutes later something made her glance about quickly.
 Mark" she cried. ''how you startled me! I didn't think you'd come so soon!"
 The young man was standing across the room. Sorry" he said. "Didn't expect to be here myself but I had piece of luck" "You mean-is 1t a job?" Mark nodded. He was somber. unsmiling. Wait until you hear the rest of it." he said, before you begin cheering. It's job all right. Floor walker at Blossom dale's! Yes, Madam-infants' wear on the third floor! Indigest- ible chocolate drops. two aisles to the right. Garden hose? Yes, ma'am, you'll find it in the hosiery department. Step right this way!'"
 Norma tried to laugh. She knew MdIk 0lQu tuluk IL funny III titS least. She knew he was bitterly resentful and the burlesque was venomous. It was her duty to win him from this mood.
 So she said with forced gaiety, You won't sell ME garden hose or indigestible chocolate drops! Well, darling, no one can deny there's a | lot of standing that goes with the | job of floor walker. Hail the new merchant prince!"
 Mark said grimiy, There's one thing about t--Blossomdale's may be the biggest store in the state
 but nobody I've ever known shops there! Anyhow, I'm to check in at s:45 tomorrow morn l ing. And for my services receive the princely salary of sb bucks 5 week." "There'il be raises! Isn't i. funny. Mark? Something must have told me you'd had . god day Look--I bought beefsteak!"
 They celebrated that evening not at the motion picture theater but with dinner party just for | two. Norma sent Mark to the store ] for mushrooms and whipping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
NANCY CARROLL IN "PERSON AL MAID" WIT PAT O'BRIEN AT FOX-POLI PALACE

Nancy Carroll, in the title role of the Fox-Poli Palace theater feature for the first part of the week, Personal Maid" has a part which lends itself readily to her sparkling personality. The pie ture, made from the best-seller novel by Grace Perkins, was di- rected by Monta Bell with a we'll known cast of stage and screen fa- vorites supporting Miss Carroll. experiences of a pretty maid in a lures when she masquerades as with her environment, Nora Ry- an tdecides to leave her East Side tenement home and shift for her. self. She becomes an efficient personal maid, but finds the joh calls for many odd duties which only her own quickness and intelli- gence can help her discharge.
 She is sent to coax the way ward college boy son of the family to be good, and falls in love witf him. She attracts the attention oi a self-made business friends of the family, and is disillusioned. Ther she takes fling at being "a lady in a fashionable Florida resort hires a personal maid of her own and is having a grand time when called back to earth and romance
 The cast includes Pat O'Brien well-known on the Broadway stage and the younng Gene Raymond George Fawcett has an interesting character role, and so has Mary Roland.
 Nothing to Declare" Lulu Mo- Cornell comedy. screen song car- toon and Fox Movietone News. completes the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05

Thomas Andrews face had a startled expression as he entered the house in answer to Sues. sum- mons. When she asked him, with out preamble, why he had tele- phoned that day and informed the woman who wanted to sell desk that Sue had taken a paper from 1t, the suave voice hesitated.
 "But, Miss Merryman, surely you do not realize of what you are accusing me-" he said. "Why would I be interested in getting you into trouble? Whatever you have done. you have your reasons for doing it."
 And you hae yours!" The woman interrupted. "Your voice is the one heard on the phone, all right. It's slippery as though it's been greased. Polished, I sup posed you'd cali it. wouldn't want to have it saying buttery things to me. I'd think of lard instead. You wanted to get this girl into trouble, didn't you? Thought yoi, could get her in your power. We'll, I ought to be mad but I'm so glad to get that paper I can't be. What ever fight there is, is between you two"
 Sue, a little weak, very breath less, followed Thomas Andrews out of the house. She would not go first, when he stepped aside. She waited, then walked out proudly, like princess who hasn't { throne or kingdom but knows that it helps to hold your head high. At the curb she faced the man, her eyes blazing with a light as cold as blue jewels.
 You - you despicable, low down cad! Get into your car and get out of my sight. And if I ever see you again--Oh, go away!"
 She covered her face with her hands to shut him out. Then she was aware that his hands were reaching out to pull them down. In blind, unreasoning fury, she struck out, and hit Thomas An drews with the back of her hand, smartly, resoundingly, on the cheek.
 She had never before struck a man. There was something re- pulsive in the touch of quivering flesh under her firm palm. She drew back.
 It wasn't Thomas Andrews. so much, that she had struck. All O. the bottled up wrongs and emo tions of the last few months had come crowding. She had slapped this man because he stood for everything that she wanted tc slap.
 She started to run down the street. Sobbing a little under her breath. Wiping angry tears iron, the eyes that had lost their hard ness.
 The world had swung away from it's axis. Lost it's balance. ii was tearing into space, recklessly carrying her along. Now if it only stormed-
 And even while she thought it. the rain came. Great black waves of it. She had not noticed how black the sky had been growing how strangely the wind was act ing in the trees along the curb She had been too interested in he, own emotional storm to realize that the outdoors was swinsina into the same furious emotional key.
 She was drenched at once. She was cold and shaken. She rar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
ANOTHER GREAT VAUDEVILLE STAGE SHOW AND PARA.
 MOUNT SCREEN HIT ON
 BILL AT THE STRAND.

Warner Brothers Strand theater is presenting anothed great vaude- vile bill this week. This show, which opened on Saturday after noon and completes its engage ment tomorrow night, is a natural and is headlined by the Great Huber. one of the foremost magi- clans in the world today. Huber's tricks of magic illusion and con- turing are all new. Many of them have been perfected by himself from ideas garnered in travel throughout the countries of the r East. His present act is chock full of mystifying feats and pro- vides thrilling entertainment every minute he is on the the stage.
 The Three Page Boys present Lightning Dance Flashes" This trio has just returned from a triumphant tour of the western states where they were one of the summer seasons reigning vaude- vile sensations.
 Roy Sedley in Sound and Un- sound" has a laugh-packed pre- sentation that goes over big every where. He has a brand of humor that is all his own. He can sing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
GLORIFYlNG
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Bv Alicia Hart
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Cleanliness. of course. is the first step toward a having a beau tiful face.
 Almost every type of skin should be cleaned several times a day with soap and water. If your skin Is inclined to be dry. use a good oily cleansing cream after washing. For a normal skin, the cream can be used either before or after If you have an oily skin. use a grease less cleansing cream after wash. ing and then pat your face with an astrinsent which will help to reduce the oil in the pores.
 An ice-cold rinse after washing will make the skin firm and IS vary stimulating for most com plexions. Try it for week to see if 1t agrees with your skin.
 Be sure and put on thin rub Der bathing cap or wrap an old but clean towel around your head before you start to apply your cleansing cream. Cold cream and astringents are decidedly bad for your hairline. Always cream your neck as you do your face. Your throat should be even winter and firmer than your face, so give 1t some very special attention.
 Put plenty of cleaning cream on a piece of cotton; begin at the base of your throat and with an upward and outward motion, cream every inch of your neck and face. Massage and pat the skin gently as you do so. Now remove all the cream with a soft clean piece of cloth, or better yet, one of the soft tissues which are on the mar ket today. Apply another coat of cream, remove it, and you are ready for a cold rinse or for some astringent.
 Don't use an astringent on a very dry rkin. Always apply the astringent by batting rather than rubbing and massaging it on. Never pat down. Downward pats tend to drag the face down and will eventually cause your mouth to turn down at the corners. Skin tonics are excellent for the face as thew stimplate and promote cir- culation.
 Be sure and use a soft, melting cleansing cream. One which is stiff or even firm will not clean deep in the pores, and besides it may promote the growth of fuzz. Ordinary theatrical cold creams are usually very soft and they con- ] tain almost no perfume which is drying to the skin. There are cleansing preparations for oily skins which contain absolutely no oils or fats; and creams for dry skins which contain all the nour- ishing properties dry skin lacks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
1.-THE SMILING LIEUTENANT" AND 1.-THE SILENT WITNESS"
 AT THE NEW GARDEN

Such rollicking happiness as was generated at the New Garden theater last night must be enjoyed! There Maurice Chevalier made love and sang; Enrst Lubitsch's deli ciously sly comedy created roars, and Claudette Colbert's brunette beauty competed for favor with Miriam Hopkins vivacious love- Illness.
 "The Smiling Lieutenant" has come to town for three days, bring ing the inimitable and beloved Chevalier in a romantic comedy role such as he has never had on the screen; the kind of role that combines the wistful beauty of his part in "Innocents of Paris" with the gorgeous gaiety of his role in "The Love Parade; with songs that vie in catchiness with the number he sang in "The Big Pond"
 It's good to feel to the full the engaging Chevalier friendliness. In "The Smiling Lieutenant" the pop ular French entertainer gives everything he has, in a lovely roT nance with two lovely feminine leads. .ux
 The companion feature is "The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-05
NANCY PAGE Does the Style Last?
 Who Knows? Not I!
By Florence La Ganke

Seldom has any new fashion cre- ated the furore caused by the ad- vent of the Empress Eugenie hat. There is much discussion as to whether the style will last or go quickly into oblivion. If it stays it calls for femininity in dresses and coats. It also calls for many modi- hcations for older women and for those who do not care to wear any thing so popular that it earns the name of a Ford fashion,
 Another requirement for the continuation of the style is this one must learn how to wear the hat.
 The hat does not belong pulled way down close to the nape of the neck. It is not supposed to hug the lines of the bob.
 Neither is it supposed to be worn back of the forehead exposing both eyebrows. Fashion decrees that one eye brightly shining is better than two eyes looking out on the world.