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The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Cast-Iron Nerve

To make the argument apply
locally 1 can cite some second.
rate entertainers coming along
to F. Street soon who have the
nerve to be billed as the recent
stars of George Whites Scandals.
1 never even heard of them and
certainly they were never more
than the small type scrubs with
the White musical.
The word "Star" has been used
so promiscuously in the Holly
wood bulletins it has come to
mean most anybody who has
signed a motion picture contract.
AS a matter of truth there are
not more than Is genuine, blown
in-the-wood stars in all Holly
wood. For TO be star means
that the favored players name is
written in bigger type than the
name of the pictures in which
they appear. Where the picture
title dominates the actors are
merely featured players such as
Nancy Carroll, Jack Oakie, etc.
If this keeps up you may eX-
pect any day to see some ham
performer come along in vaude-
vile and bill himself as star Of
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Premiere
at the Fox,
Theater

The world premiere of Sky
scraper Souls" the film version
of Faith Baldwin's Cosmopolitan
story, was today at LoeW's Fox
Theater. The stage show marks
the return of Wesley Eddy, mas
ter of ceremonies to Washington.
"Skyscraper Souls" has many
well-known and accomplished &C.
tors and actresses in its cast.
They are: Maureen O'Sullivan, of
"Tarzan the Ape Man." Norman
Foster, of Young Man of Man.
haitian" and The Barker" Anita
Page, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer star
of many pictures; Warren Will.
liam, newcomer to the films, who
is rapidly rising to stardom; the
ever reliable Jean Hersholt and
George Barber.
The picture was directed by
Edgar Selwyn, who was RESPONSE
BILE for the success of War
Nurse" and "The Sin of Madelon
Claudet." Washington is abso-
lutely the first city in the world
in which "Skyscraper Souls" will
be shown. The film was rushed
here by air mail from California
and did not arrive until yeSter-
day,
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
When the Feature Is
Shown on the Screen

EARLE-Claudette Colbert and
Give Brook in Man from Yester-
day." at 1925 a. M. 1:50, 4:30,
7:15 and 10 p. m. Loretta Young
and George Brent in person at
1855, $40. $40 and 9:05 p. m.
LOEW'S FOX-Warren William
and Anita Page in "Skyscraper
Souls" at II a. M, 1:40, 4:20, Z
and 9:40 p. m. Stage shows at
1855. 3:35, 6:15 and 8:55 pm
PALACE George Bancroft in
Lady and Gent" at 1925 a. M,
1:25, $3.50, $50, 7:35 and 9:4O
p. m.
METROPOLITAN - S he r l ock
Holmes story. The Missing Rem
brandt" at 1925 a. M, ITO, $50,
4:30. 6:15, 7:55 and $40 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Ken Maynard in
Hell Fire Austin" at 11:15 a. M;
l, 2:45, 4:30, 6:15, sos and $50
p. m.
RKO KEITH'S-C onst tanc e
Bennett in What Price Holly
wood" At 11:0O a. M, 12:37,
2:23, 400. 5:55, 7:41 and
9:27 o. m,
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Glamorous Women

If July to December can do as
we'll as this we'll be happy and
so will the box office.
1 don't think any of the pres
ent-day stars approach in mass
popularity the favor that Mary
Pickford once held with motion
picture audiences. Nor can any
of the contemporary male stars
approximate the tremendous af-
fection that Rudolph Valentino
enjoyed with screen fans all over
the world.
To me, then, it is almost
pathetic to see the Pickford
eminence fade out until such
pictures as "Kiki" are not able
to hold a place for a week in
first-run cinema shrines.
The Pickford fame is secure
with the screen critics, however,
for she ranks No. l in the list of
most glamorous women of the
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

motion pictures as determined
by a poll of 100 writers on the
Hollywood product.
They list the most glamorouS
women the screen has ever known
as follows: Mary Pickford, Greta
Garbo, Marie Dressler, Theda
Bara, Constance Bennett, Gloria
Swanson, Marion Davies, the late
Barbara LAMAR, Ann Harding,
Joan Crawford, Marlene Dietrich,
Clara Bow and Dolores Del Rio
It's a good list even though I
did not cast a ballot. If I had
somewhere a place would have
been found for little Janet Gay
nor. 1t probably takes more
than one great performance to
qualify as ''glamorous" but among
the unforgettable screen ,por-
traits was the petite Gaynor in
Seventh Heaven"
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
In Hall of Fame

Custom prescribeS that motion
picture critics at the end of the
calendar year pick the ten best
Hollywood features which have
passed in review. There is no
particular rule against setting
down the best pictures which
have lighted the screens for the
first six months of 1882. So, with
your permission, this departments
selections of the choicest January
to June product: l, "Arrowsmith"
with Ronald Colman and Helen
Hayes. 2, Grand Hotel" with
Greta Carlo. Lionel Barrymore,
etc. Shanghai Express" with
Marlene Dietrich. 4. "One Hour
With You" with Maurice Cheva-
lier 5. Broken Lullaby with
Lionel Barrymore and Nancy
Carroll.
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
l ate Stage News
From Broadway

NEW YORK, July 14.-Helen
Ford, who is better known as a
musical comedy performer than a
dramatic actress, will be starred
in a comedy by Anthony Whar-
ton, called The Fair Intruder"
when it is tried out at the Wharf
Theater in ProvincetoWn next
week. Frederick Mckay has OBJ
tained the rights to the play and
intends to bring it to Broadway
next season. Miss Ford starred
here several seasons ago in Peggy
Ann" and since then has been
acting in London.
Rehearsals on a new edition of
Greenwich Village Follies" are
TO commence on Saturday, with
Ted Healy in a starring role of
the revue. j. j. Shubert will
sponsor the production and has
arranged with Forrest Haring and
j. H. Del Bondio to incorporate
in it some of the best material
from Hey, Nony Nony," which
closed its engagemnt at the Shu-
bert Theater last Saturday. The
new Greenwich Follies" will open
tryout tour in Atlantic City
August 8.
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

Andrew X. Kelley Parade" even
though he happened to have
a profitable engagement with that
musical comedy. Certainly Mr.. Ed
Wynn was not only the star, but
just about the whole show as well
as the producer of Laugh Parade"
yet the Roxy Theater and writer
labeled Drummer Powell the star
with no qualification whatsoever.
Jeanne Aubert, prima Gonna
of Laugh Parade" picks up a
little between seasons cash in the
movie houses and the press agents
also bill her as recent star of
Laugh Parade" Who are they
trying to fool, and why such de-
liberate deception?
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
PerpIexed Wise Bows

The perpleXed expressions on
the faces Of the Broadwayites
turned into looks of the most
acute wisdom. What type of
saps did these girls think they
were? There they sobbed-
and, at the same time, trying
to pull one Of the oldest games
that had ever been introduced
by gold-diggers.
Yet in all, there was some
thing more here than met the
eye. These girls were not
tramps by any matter of means.
They had decent regulations
and they had never been known
to do anything like this before.
If they had, it would have been
all over town long before this.
So the first Broadwayite
jumped out of the machine.
He drained the remainder of
the quart bottle of brandy and
threw out his chest.
THE landlords waiting, is
he?" he asserted. well, you
just follow me, girls. Well see
II he wants to keep you out"
The four of them marched to
the front door. There wasn't
the slightest bit of trouble. They
walked into the girls apartment
there sat the mother of
one of the damsels. She, too,
was crying as though the world
was rapidly approaching an
end.
"Oh, Lord" she was sobbing,
whats going to happen to us?
We've never done anything
wrong. Oh, Lord, send us some
one who will deliver us from
our troubles"
AS the second Broadwayite
tried to comfort the girl and
her mother, the first one drew
his damSel into the kitchen.
The Sad Story
Listen, kid" he chirped, "I
like you. You know that. But
I've been around a long time,
and hate to be taken. If you
need groceries and food, I'll be
glad to hop over to Dawes and
buy you plenty of stuff. But
this rent gag; what is it all
about?"
The girl looked into his eyes.
She bit her lip.
Its true" she replied softly.
do you think I'd fool you at a
time like this-or at any other
time? We need food. yes. But
we need our rent ever so much
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Monte Carlo Madness
Is Next At Columbia

Monte Carlo Madness, a
First Division production starring
Sari Martha, will be the feature
offering at Loew's Columbia The
ater this Friday.
Besides the exotic European
actress, Miss Martha, the cast
includes Hans Albers and Charles
Redgie, Continental actors Of
note.
The picture is a fast tale of
intrigue and romance in the
gambling center of the world and
is said to offer Miss Martha a
splendid vehicle for her talents.
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
All Ina Day
BY
MARK HELllNCER

Here's true story of Broadway that up to the
minute of Wnchell's last lines. AS matter of
fact, it happened only last highland the reason IN
this space today is because of the boys the
called up tell about it and incidentally to pass it
to you. Thus:
Two young ladies of Broadway, both very pretty and
both very charming had accepted invitation from
young gentlemen of Broadway They to go to road
house the outskirts of New York dine and dance to their
hearts content drink much they thought they could
Standard then be escorted homeward In other words it
be harmless party could possibly imagine
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Five Best Movies
Seen in First
Six Months
Bv ANDREW r. KELLEY

On a hot Friday and with moth
ing very much to write about
what seems a bright idea is some
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

Did You Know
That Ralph Bellamy used to
bally-hoo for a travelling tent
show?
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Go for Whoopee

20 for Whoopee
And that's exactly what it
was. The four of them went
to the Club Calais, on Long
Island, danced until they were
tired, partook of some myste-
riouS chop suey-and then we're
more than willing to call it a
night. Shortly after 4 a. M,
then, they arrived in front of
the house in which both young
ladies lived. May l tell you at
this point that they were both
5runettes? There's no particu-
lar reason for it-but may I?
Thank you.
Good night, Miss Smith,"
said the first Broadwayite.
Good night, Miss JONES'"
said the second.
hardly think they were
quite that polite. but it sounds
we'll. So what difference?
Sufficient to relate that, as if
by given signal, both young
women went into tears. And
when I say tears I don't mean
sniffles. They began to cry as
though their hearts were break
ing.
The two wise men looked at
each other with perplexed ex-
presSions.
Whats the matter with you
dames?" asked the first man.
why all the sobs?"
One of the girls looked up.
1--WE haven't paid our rent"
she cried. I'VE owe the land
lord lot of money. He swore
he wouldn't let us in when VIC
got home tonight. We would
have told you when we started
out. but we didn't want to
spoil the party.
He'll be right at the door to
keep us out. Oh, what are we
going to do"
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

aCJenJlOn c q l l.
ing to the care
less use of the
word star, " as
applied to the
S t a ge a n d
Scre IN enter
tainerS.
For example,
I consider it a
piece of imper-
tinence and a
rank untruth
to call j a ck
Powell, a vaude-
vile drummer,
the star of Ed
Wynn's Laugh
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

more. After all, we can always
manage to get meals some
where. But where is our rent
coming from?"
The wise man seized the girl
by both arms. He looked deep
into her eyes. He released her
suddenly. He dug into a pocket.
"Okay, kid" he muttered,
"I'll take your word for it. But
do me a favor, will you? Don't
tell anybody about this. I'm
afraid I'd look like one of the
worst chumpS in the world"
Out of the pocket came $50.
He regarded the cash sadly.
Honey" he said, this is all
the cash I've got in the world
at the moment. Thirty bucks
no more, no less! You take it,
and add it to your rent. I only
wish 1 could give you more.
Times being what they are,
however, that's the best I can
do"
He handed over the $50. The
girl took his arm and they both
walked inside to the living
room.
1 needn't describe the scene
that had taken place in the liv-
ing room because it was practls
cally the same. This chap had
listened patiently as the mother
and daughter outlined their
troubles. And he, in turn, had
dug into his pocket.
Empties Pockets
"All right, mom," he had
muttered. And you, too, Oracle.
Turn off the weeps. I'm going
to give you ladies every dime I
have in my pockets. And here
it is. $50. You take this 60
bucks and put it on your rent.
If I had any more, I'd gladly
give it to you"
So the two girls and the
mother now had $50. Deep in
their hearts, the two Broadway
ties felt just trifle foolish.
Among their proudest boasts
was the fact that they had
never been taken by anyone on
Broadway.
You couldn't say that they
had been taken exactly. but it
all did look trifly fishy. And
when a thing looks a trifle
fishy to the outside world, l
want to guarantee you that 1t
becomes an entire aquarium to
the average Broadwayite.
Nevertheless, they had given
their $9O-and that's all there
was to it. They might talk it
over on the morrow and kick
each other around for having
been so foolish. But not right
now.
Good night, Miss Smith,"
said the first Broadwayite.
Good night, Miss Jones"
said the second.
They Complained
AS if by pre-arrangement, both
girls-and the mother - flung
themselves at the two men who
had done a very good deed.
They cried and they howled
and they shrieked. They were
more hysterical than they had
been before they received the
money.
1t was all too much for one
of the men.
whats the matter row?"
he growled. Didn't we slip
you some dough?"
The mother clenched her fists.
That's just it," she cried.
You're cheap skates! That's
what you are-cheap skates.
Here you give us a measly $50,
and our rent is $110!
The Washington times., 1932-07-15

Eddie Cantor's "Whoopee" and
some other small time act bill
itself as star of AL Jolson's won
der Bar" It's time to call a halt
on this bogus overstatement un-
less the press agents covet Baron
MunchauSen's title.
The Washington times., 1932-07-15
Fireman Comedy

Harry Sweet is making "The
Fireman's Honeymoon" two
reel comedy under the direction
of George Marshall on the RKO-
Radio lot.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
Kaufman Praises Press
As PROGRESS BuLwark

become big stores, little businesses
become big businesses.
To know almost instantly of
economic and other changes, as
is provided by our present speed
presses, he continued, is to be
forewarned and placed in posi-
ton to profit by the knowledge
thus acquired.
Half of Europe, kaufman said
cannot understand how this
country so swiftly rose from a
wilderness to take its place as
the most progressive in the
world.
America Never Satisfied
america ever is dissatisfied
to rest on past performances"
kaufman told of presses being
taken across the continent ir
covered wagons as the pioneers
pressed westward; of the growth
of the American press until now
every little town and village has
its own newspaper. He declared
Nothing interesting or i'm
pOrtant happens on earth now
that is now Immediately made
local news. The press and the
radio have become the guide
and cOuncelOr of the people"
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
FUND LACK HELD
SCHOOL BURDEN

An increased burden on many
teachers in the District public
schools will result should Con-
gress fail to appropriate the
funds requested by school Off
cials for new teachers, according
to Robert L. Haycock, assistant
superintendent of schools.
He declared failure of Congress
to appropriate these funds would
necessitate an item in the next
budget for double the amount
now asked.
Increases in enrolment will
make necessary creation of new
classes and subsequently addi-
tional teachers, he said.
The new teachers will be
needed most for the lower grades.
Additional teachers also will be
needed for the older students
who have been compelled to
remain in school because of in
ability to get employment, he
said, -.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
WHAT'S DOING - Vtsfs NSs. and

st. Patrick's Dance ce-South
Carolina Society, 8 p. M, Shore
ham Hotel.
Meeting-Women's Guild of
sibley Memorial Hospital, 1O.45
q. M, Rust Hall, adjoining the
hospital. i,
st. Patrick's Dance-Loyalty
Lodge No. 4, Order of Shepherds
of Bethlehem, 9 p.' m, Shady
Oak, Md, on Marlboro Pike.
Meeting, buffet-supper - Amity
Club, 8 p. M, Hamilton Hotel.
Meeting-Dental Assistants, 8
.. M, Hamilton Hotel.
M ee tin g-Columbia Delphian
Chapter of Washington, Hamilton
Hotel.
Bicentennial program-Thom-
son Community Center, $50 p.
m, Twelfth and L Streets North
west.
Address,. B. Philips, evening,
st. Stephens Auditorium, Six
teenth and Newton Streets North
west.
st. Patrick's Dinner-Women's
City Club, $50 p. M. 1856 Jack
son Pl.
Operetta-"S Sunny of Sunny
side" 3 p. M, and 8 p. m, Con-
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
RITCHIE SUMMONS RELIEF WORKERS TO SPEED RESULT!
DEPUTY AND PAL
HELDFOR JURY

Waving a preliminary hearing
before Judge j. Chew Sheriff, in
the Hyattsville police court,
Thomas Honey" GARRISON, son
of Chief Deputy Sheriff Thomas
H. Garrison, and Deputy Sheriff
Newton James were released
under $4,000 bond each yesterday
for action of the Prince Georges
grand jury on charges growing
out of an alleged "hijacking"
last week.
County Policeman Ralph w.
Brown, who arrested Garrison
and James. stated that they
stopped liquor car last Thurs
day and attempted to shake
down" the owner, William H.
Day, c. Washington, for $3.50. >
He said the men had accepted
$44 in marked money when he
arrested them.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17

shape, feel fit the year round, take
a spoonful of DR.. Caldwell's syrup
pepsin every few days. You'll eat
better, sleep better and feel better
in every way. You Wiu never need TO
take another laxative.
Give the children little of this
delicious syrup two or three times a
week. A gentle, natural stimulant
that makes them eat and keeps the
bowels from clogging. And saves
them from so many sick spells and
colds.
Have a sound stomach, active
liver and strong bowel muscles that
expel every bit of waste and poison
every dayl Just keep a bottle Of
DR.. Caldwell's syrup pepsin on
hand; take a stimulating spoonful
every now and then. See if you
don't feel new vigor in eUery GOdy.
Syrup pepsin isn't expensive.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
PR0BERS NAMED
. FOR HOWARD

A special committee Of trustees
of Howard University has been
appointed by Gen. John H. Sher.
burne of Boston, president of
the board, to investigate recent
reports of a Federal probe of pay
roll padding.
The action was the result of
the meeting held in New York by
the board several days ago. The
committee named includes DR.
Sara w. Brown, DR.. Thomas j.
Jones, DR.. Abram Flexner, DR..
Peter M. Murray, all of New
York, and George w. Crawford of
New Haven. The committee will
report here April IL.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
The Weather

For the District of Columbia-Rain
this afternoon, probably ending early
tonight; slightly colder tonight: Friday
fair and somewhat colder; lowest tenn
perature tonight about "a degrees; mod
crate shifting winds, becoming north
west or north tonight.
For Maryland-Rain in east and rain
or snow in west portion this afternoon
and probably tonight; slightly. colder
tonight; Friday generally fair and
For Virginia-Rain this afternoon,
probably ending early tonight: colder
tonight; Friday generally fair and
- colder.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Yesterday Today
p. m........' ~ a. M '''''''' ~
p. m....... SS a. m........ 3S
Midnight ..... 81 Noon .......... Al
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of temperature
since January l. 1882, 529.
Deficiency of temperature since March
!, 1892, 103
Accumulated excess Of precipitation
Excess of precipitation since March
q. 1892, .36.
TIDE TABLE
Today-High tides. 1891 a. m. and
S:4s, p. M lBs@o tides, S:44 a. m. and
10:4S p.
4:4s p. m. Low tides 1855 a. m. and
11:43 .. m.
SUN AND MOON
The sun rises today 6:17 a. m. and
sets 6:16 p. m.
The sun rises Friday 6;16 a. M and
sets 6:1S p. m.
The moon rises today 1897 p.. m.
The moon rises Friday 1:49 p. m, and
sets 4:O8 a. m.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17

The freedom and speed of the
American press were given a
big share of the credit for the
phenomenal growth of this coun-
try from a wilderness to the
most resourceful and effluent of
nations in a radio address by
Herbert kaufman, editor and
writer.
Through Station WMAL late
yesterday, kaufman reviewed the
growth of the press and other
news-spreading agencies, and
their effect upon the welfare and
fortunes of the people in vari-
Gus countries.
News Aids Growth
Through closely following news
accounts of important happen
ings, he declared, little stores
The Washington times., 1932-03-17

He doesn't look day over fifty.
And feels like forty.
Atthe age of 81.
That's the happy state of health
and pep a man enjoys when he gives
his vital organs little stimulantl
When your system is stagnant
and you feel sluggish, headachy,
half-alive-don't waste money on
''tonics" or regulators" or similar
patent medicines. Stimulate the
liver and bowels. Use famous
physicians prescription every drug
store keeps. Just ask them for DR..
Caldwell'S syrup pepsin.
This appetizing syrup is made
from fresh laxative herbs, active
senna, and pure pepsin. One dose
will clear up almost any case of
headache, biliousness, constipation.
But if you want to keep in ine
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
LAMONT NAMES
SIGN GROUP

Plans for developing complete
uniformity in traffic signs, sig
mails and pavement markings, in
both urban and rural districts,
we're announced today by Secre-
tary of Commerce r. P. Lamont,
chairman Of the National Con-
ference on Street and Highway
Safety, in naming representatives
of that organization to cooperate
with representatives of the
American Association of State
Highway Officials.
The personnel of the commit
tee named by Secretary Lamont
is: c. w. Stark and A. j. Mont
gomery, Of washington; w. B.
Powell, of Buffalo, N. Y; Max
well Halsey, New York; A. H.
Rudd and Burton w. Marsh,
Philadelphia: S. j. Williams, Chi
cago, and w. Graham Cole. New
York.
The committee named by Fred.
eric e. Everett, president Of the
American Association of State
Highway officials is composed of
E. w. James. washington; w. F.
Rosenwald, st. Paul, Mimi; H
E. Neal, Columbus, Ohio; C. P,
Taylor, Boston; j. S. Beakey,
Portland, Oreg.; r. H. Vey, Tren.
ton, N. j., and T., H. Dennis,
Sacramento, Calf. Mr.. James
will serve as chairman of the
Signs and Signals Committee.
The first meeting of the joint
committee will be held here this
month.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
MRS. R. s. ALLEN
To HEAD CLUB
FEDERATION
College Park Woman Slated
for Presidency of the
State Organization

Mrs. Rudolph S. Allen, Of
College Park, president of the
Prince Georges County Fed.
Grafton of Women's Clubs
will be the next president OF
the State Federation, it was
learned yesterday.
Announcement that Mrs. Allen
had been named by the State
nominating committee was. made
at a meeting of the executive
board of the county group in
Hyattsville yesterday.
Election Next Month
Mrs. Allen will not be made
president officially until the cleo
tions at the annual State con-
vention in Baltimore, April 1928
but members of the county fed
Grafton explained that the nomi
mating committee puts up only
one person for each office.
Nomination for a State office,
they said, was tantamount to
election. Mrs. Allen at present
is president of the Prince Georges
County Federation.
Named for Offices
Other candidates proposed by
the nominating committee are:
Mrs. c. Albert Kuper. of Balti'
more, vice president; Mrs. Joseph
T. Mcguire, of Chevy Chase, re
cording secretary; Mrs. George A
Stewart, of Baltimore, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. Homer L,
Twigg, of Hampstead, treasurer,
and Mrs. B. Peyton Whalen, of
Bethesda, state director.
The Washington times., 1932-03-17
ASSAULT IS LAID
TOCOLLECTOR

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March IT.
Charging that he assaulted a
nine-day-old infant and the
baby's mother, F. Lee Sears is
being held for court action under
O. bond Of $500.
Sears, an employe of the Hop
kins Furniture Co., had gone to
the home of Mrs. Marguerite
Duckett, % Cornhill ST., to re-
cover some furniture on which
money was due.
The condition of the mother
and baby is said to be serious.