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Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Board of Education Made an Offic-
ial Inspection of School Building
and Were Served Luncheon

/ AS has been the custom for some
years past, the local Board of Ed
ucation made its regular annual
visit and inspection of our local
schools. They were entertained at
luncheon by the 1st year Home
Economics Girls, after which they
made a. tour of the buildings and
grounds. The respective members
of the Board expressed themselves
being greatly pleased with the ap-
pearance of the Of the school prop
erty and general conduct of the
schools.-A fire drill was demon
strated and both buildings were
emptied of pupils and teachers
numbering 650) in a minute and
one-half.- The first Intramural
Baseball game was played on Fri
day afternoon. The scores were as
follows: Boys coached by Wright,
4; boys coached by Harrington, 8.
Girls, coached by 3. Virdin, 8;
girls, coached by v. Virdin, 4
Banking results for Tuesday, April
10th, are as follows: Number of
pupils in attendance, 677; number
of deposits, 81; amount deposited,
$54.85; total amount deposited to
date this school year, S1,915.9O.-
The assembly program for Tues
day, April 26, is as follows: Song;
opening exercises; band music;
'The Mysterious Guest; Suffers
Cold" Blanch Oliver; my Sisters
Best Feller," Allen Cook; song;
Our Postage Stamps" Leathe
Thomas; reading, Warner Price:
song.-The school lost for the first
time in the D. I. A. A. game at
Dover on Thursday afternoon. The
score was 7-6 in favor of Dover.
This game puts all three teams in
a tie for first place Caesar Rod
ney, Dover and Smyrna). Smyr-
ma will play Caesar Rodney at
Caesar Rodney on next Wednes-
day, April 27th.-Who's Who in
Faculty: Miss Eunice L. Lowmast-
er, who recently came to S. H. S.,
has charge of the Junior Social
Science Department. Miss Low
master was born in Defiance, Ohio.
She attended elementary and High
School in Mention, Indiana, and
was member of the High School
team. She received de-
grees from Tri-state College in An
COLA, Indiana, and the University
of Virginia in Charlottesville. She
has also attended Columbia Uni
in New York City. While
in high school and college Miss
was a member of
Dramatic Clubs. Miss Lowmaster
has taught in Culver, Indiana. She
came to S. H. S. in November.
Her home address is Etna Green,
Indiana. Her Smyrna residence is
on South Commerce
street, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27

and was probably used in connec-
tion with the ice manufacturing
plant that was fiourishing indus
try at Smyrna Landing twenty
five or more years ago. 1t was
covered over with heavy planks
and was covered with dirt and rub
bish and was left abandoned and
forgotten. The planks had decay
ed and as soon as Mr.. Smith step
ped on them, they gave way.
Mr.. Smith figures he would prob
ably have drowned had he fallen
in. He got back to his boat none
the worse for his experience,
though considerable exhausted. Mr..
Smith is past 20 years of age but
a big robust man for his years.
His friends were happy to know he
had escaped without serious harm.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
BEETLE CONTROL
TAKES ALL STATE
Quarantine to Be Enforced
From June Is to Oct. Is;
w. E. CranstOn i'm Charge
LIST FEW EXEMPTIONS

1 Delaware will be subjected to q
japanese beetle quarantine, begin
ming June Is and continuing until
October Is, in accordance with p
Federal regulation adopted last
January. The quarantine is to ef-
feet the whole state, and also the
remainder of the Delmarva PENN
sula, excepting only the three
Maryland counties on the Eastern
Shore. Nursery, ornamental and
greenhouse stock and all other
plants, sand soil, earth, peat, COM
post and manure, are under the
quarantine all the year around.
Dormant true bulbs, corms and
tubers, free from soil, are exempt
except dahlia tubers. Starting with
June Is, and enduring until Octo-
ber, green corn on the cob, beans
in the pod, bananas in the entire
punches, or cluster, of % or more,
apples, peaches, or berries, cut
flowers and portions of plants
without roots and free from soil,
except that peaches or apples in
lots of less than Is pounds are ex-
empt, will be under quarantine.
Last year part of Sussex County
was quarantined and all of Kent
and New Castle Counties. This
year the entire State is quarantin-
ed. w. E. Cranston is the Della
ware manager for the enforcement
of the quarantine regulations in
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Fridays Program Given Over to
Junior Day., Charge of Mrs.Gari

Fridays Program Given Over to
Junior Day., Charge of Mrs.Garis
Friday was Junior Day at the
Twentieth Century Club when the
children entertained with delight
full program, arranged by Mrs.
Grant Garis. Those taking part
were Elizabeth Phillips, Phyllis
Armstrong, Bobby Lower, Estelle
Edmondson, Mary Ellen Jones,
Franklin Morris, Sarah Ellen
Wright, Billy MacLucas, Mary
Louise Porter, Clarence Garis, Al
da Robinson, Harold Deakyne Man
ford Ennis, George Wright, Elinor
Robinson, Jane Handy, Pauline
Bickling, Marie FAIRIES, Jack Garis
and Janet Pyle. Two stories were
told by Miss Julia Griffith, teacher
of the kindergarten department in
the Smyrna Public School. Re
freshments were served by the club
hostess and her committee. On
April 20, meeting at three o'clock,
there will be the election of officers
and also election of delegates for
State Federation at Rehoboth in
May.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
STRUCK BY AUTO AND KILLED
Michael Kelly of Woodside, Run
Down by Mrs.Peterson, Harrington

Michael Kelly, As years old, a
farm laborer of near Woodside,
was instantly killed late Monday
night when he was struck by an
automobile driven by Mrs. Stella
Peterson, of Harrington, near
Woodside. Kelly, with two COM
panions, was walking north on the
road and ignored his companions
caution that he walk on the side.
When the car struck the man, Mrs.
Peterson lost control and the car
upset. he and her two companions
Mrs. Martha Sheath and Mrs. Flora
Knox, also of Harrington, escaped
injury. Coroner Wilbur Pearson
was notified and State Policemen
Purnell and Knox placed the wo-
man under arrest
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING

Interesting Talk by Former State
Senator Latta on"A Good Granger"
At the weekly meeting of Smyr-
ma Grange, there was a good at
tendance. Brother ]. E. Latta,
former State Senator from Lower
New Castle County, gave a talk,
his subject being, 'The Character
istics of a Good Granger. The
program follows: defamation by
Ethel Virginia Roe, solo by George
Blendt; reading, Mrs. George
Blendt; a stunt by Mrs. Norman
Short. Folk dancing closed an en-
joyable program.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
NG OF TOWN COUNCIL

. Have Route For Water
10 Welfare Home Surveyed
ns meeting Of Smyrna Town
Friday evening with Pres
George R. Stevenson, presid-
aaild'raOle time was given to
zHg plans for extending wat
s7ce 70 the new State We'll
none ste on the south bank
Como, Smyrna. The ac-
miled last week in laying
gadlng the circular drive
u walks and the laying off
1a ana bounds of the ad-
aa'n and other buildings
for the 100000 State
n'lltution, has reminded
- l0Tn Council they must
[@l Win their part, that of
: water main to the
Inc street committee.
Wv Y Turner, chairman, has
aang several conferences
4 's.' ) a,enltect and State High
f.. -'4s and the plans were
H. I. : Council Friday night.
: .0'sd to employ a surveyor
y "si the two suggested
\ !. 'ae across the meadow
|, = water Works and the
\, ssA ]. Mil Lane to Main
| !, = !. OUT the Boulevard. AS
~ 4 I, survey is completed,
h MY ! Will advertise for bids
n ,..a U contract out. While
| m 'is''.sd I .s, the water service
ID m, ! needed ! until the mid
'sss tesi 4 Council .as i anxious to
No r',!'' ~ and have the water
! ~! ',se' BY By tn. the middle Of
~ Il. ~ vas little other real
! ! '1lat,. aaas at Friday evenings
~siue Of routine matters
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
h NAY RUN
E'''psG.ELEcTIoN 3.
| Co Outstanding
Ep'p "a asti'ns IN Him SsS"'
I'd !. Unite on hl'n
krrsByr IS GROWING

circles last week e n"sg. msge
4 nay be q candidate ea,,oi 10i
sIIrsn GubenatOrial l1es1, nom,
y n FsIl, following rellaole n
'ss+ asst i will be the next Re-
Y. r.+ional I, Committeeman
W Frank G. Tallman
,.a,,Slicsn NJ National Com
~ While Governor
I, 1t stated whether &c
,itbsr Fl post, it has been
Y I.'msd that he will be 2
'.,- !, slsction as Republi-
i!.!.,'I j Committeeman. It is
n 1t that bis friends are u :
'',ity II ID the delegation q
!, m n republican National
- a1opti0n Is
l''.,Ir N assured. This delega-
\, tbe National Commit
|, I'D National Commllsee- nlu,se
/, H is the present Repuo-
National Committeeman
[n,Tsrs, having been named
4 4, vacancy caused by the
h :, limited States Senator
|.,,r,n dupont. Spurred on
|1,-l1l e1A
|, rDscted victory in being Sc
I d Republican National
'-t,,nan again, it is believed
'rm,uOr Buck will aim then
~,uinstiun as the chief ex-
J. # this State. Governor
!, tartiou of the Republican
/ i reported to have gained
;i.nSle public sentiment and
Vi and now looms more SOL
rs,nizsd and stronger than
"a result of alleged steam
|, Methods employed by its
.nts in gaining control of the
sScsn State Convention last
aV at Dover. The Governor,
as the result of his
! d service to the State, has
Vi innumerable offers of sup
ID is considerably cheered
y prospects Of the coming
II. One newspaper carries
irving comment on the sit
! As a result Of the support
ae governor during the past
lg, since the treatment he
d at the hands of the fac
control Of the convention
ussisy Governor Buck is
"a position to announce his
ay for reelection and lead
the strongest organizations
ry has known in the State
lE"
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
COUPLE WED AT WYOMING
Miss Clara Prettyman Becomes the
Bride of Paul j. Williams of Dover

A very quiet wedding was per-
formed at Wyoming NJ. E. parson-
age last Saturday afternoon at
four o'clock when Miss Clara A.
Prettyman, of Milford, became the
bride of Paul ]. Williams, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams of
Dover. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Douglas Mil
bury. The young couple came to
their new home on South Bradford
street in Dover.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
MARRIED AT CHESTERTOWN
Clarke David, Son of Horace David,
Marries Miss Edith Scott of Dover

Miss Edith Mae Scott of Dover,
became the bride of Clarke David
last Saturday afternoon at Ches-
tertown, Md. The ceremony was
quietly performed at the M. E.
parsonage by the Rev. Frank
Wright at 3 o'clock. Miss Scott
is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Scott and made her
home with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Scott at Dover,
while Mr.. David is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace David of this
town. The bride was attired in a
blue fiat crepe dress with accessor-
les to match. Mr.. and Mrs. David
are living in Smyrna with Mr..
David's parents.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
MISS AMY HOPKINS WEDS
Marries William Palmatory-Was

Long in Recorder of Deeds Office
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Hopkins, of
Vernon, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Amy Ellen Hopkins
to William Palmatory, of Hender-
son, Md, on Saturday, April %.
The wedding took place in the
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage at
Ridgely, Md. The bride wore a
blue fiat crepe dress and carried
sweet peas and roses. Mrs. Pal
matory has been employed in the
Recorder of Deeds office in Kent
County for the past five years.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev.W.J. Bone, Minister, Announc-
es Services for Coming Week

The regular service will be held
on Sunday-Sunday School will
meet in the Chapel at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m. and 7.30 pm.
In the evening the pastor will give
the third sermon on 1.-THE Second
Coming of Christ" 1.-THE Purpose
Of His Coming and The Accom-
panying Events" Young Peoples
Meeting at 6.45 on Sunday even
ing. Mid-week service this even
ing at 7.30. The Ethyl Lloyd Aux
iliary will meet with Mrs. Lolita
Robinson on Thursday evening at
7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Week

tUIf ItffftUIfIIto ASNINfVt TUT WICK
st. Peters Episcopal Church,
Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, rec
tor, announces services for this
Wednesday at 7.30 p. m, evening
prayer, address, and choir practice.
Sunday next-10 a. M, Church
School; IL a. m, Celebration of the
Holy Communion and sermon, the
subject of the sermon will be 'The
Returning to the Father" 7.30
81 M, evening prayer and sermon.
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Robert f. Thomas, Former Treas
urer of Kent County and ColIec-
tor of Taxes, Dies at Harrington

Robert F. Thomas, aged II,
former treasurer and collector of
taxes of Kent County, who during
his term of office made frequent
visits to Smyrna and other places
in Kent County, died at his home
in Harrington, Thursday, after an
illness of several weeks. Mr.
Thomas was born and reared near
Harrington and had been a citizen
Of that town for several years. In
politics he was a Republican and
aspired to but one office. He was
defeated for Kent county tax re-
ceiver a few years ago and later
was appointed to the Office follow
ing the death of Mr.. Scotten the
Democratic candidate. The funer-
al services took place from the
Methodist Protestant Church, Sun
day afternoon at 2, in charge of
the Rev. Dorsey Blake, of Green
wood, assisted by the Rev. r. w.
Sapp, local pastor, the Rev. E. H.
Collins, of the M. E. Church, and
the Rev. Earl Lawry, of the Holi-
ness Church. The deceased was
one of the few remaining old mem
bers of the M. P. Church and was
regular in attendance until illness
prevented it. He is survived by a
widow, Mrs.Margaret Thomas, and
three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Cain
and Mrs. Ivah F. Frazier, of Phil
adelphia, and Mrs. Bertha Jobes,
Palmyra, N. ]. Interment was
made in Hollywood cemetery, near
Harrington.
Widow of DIR. Jacob Streets, Dead
Mrs. Harriet Streets, widow of
DR.. Jacob Streets, died at her home
at Bridgeton, N. j., last Thursday
at the age of 80 years. Mrs.
Streets was native of New Jer-
sey but her husband, the late DR..
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
Legion and Band to Entertain

The David c. Harrison Post, No.
IA; American Legion, of this town.
and the Smyrna Concert Ban&- I'll
go to Perry Point, Nd, or Va,
and present an enter. Oh z, m
the Disabled Wc~- Smyr Ael. A
Smyrna times., 1932-04-27
'''lss A BROKEN IEc
| ID \, sals Hutehison Of Town
h., - Oy Automobile

I'd, ! april 2s. While A.
q 4 hr I,o5s son. tt The street in
u ,t.,sl. !. alatchisOn, 4 years ,
s b VI. s.A oy an automobile
h .,.,. slaesnt EvandeIigtii Ii',,s u
! Ias.,.aia's .ia's Of Dr., ]. d paI MAX iax-
ss 'sa' ! 70 and treated for !
@t y y right leg and bruis-
s.,ts1 II body. Evandelisti
I'd ~ ~ a charge of as-
e ss,,,sii :, he State Police iss.s and ~
'trs,s sa asld under $500 bail II
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
M|DsH|PMEN WILL bE GIVEN JOBS UPON THEIR
 GRADUATION IN JUNE

WASHINGTON, D. O., Mar. 3 (P)-There will be jobs for all mid shipmen graduating from the Ma val Academy at Annapolis next June, it was voted Wednesday by the House.
 If the Senate approves of the Houses stand, the entire 1882 class of Annapolis will have the privilege of donning ensigns' uniforms with out further legislation.
 It was estimated that 261 of the graduating class would be dis charged into civil life on account of regulations limiting the number of officers in the Navy to 5,499.
 designations have been but few among Naval officers since the de preSsion came on and thus few va cancies have been created for the graduating midShipmen.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
THE TROPICAL TERMINAL

The Anchorage Times says that the recent bad storm extended pretty much along the railroad, from Broad Pass south and seemed to center at Seward where, for three days, the wind maintained 9 6o- mile velocity, with the mercury down to three below zero part Of the time, which is going some for the tropical coast terminal" The Times adds that not much damage resulted there, however, for the reason that Sewardites know their winds and protect their buildings against them.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
CHAN CARRIES ON

Adhering with unusual fidelity tC Earl Derr Biggers' noted story o1 the brilliant Chinese detective who carries on" after the Scotland Yard inspector is wounded by the much sought criminal, Charlie Chan Carries On," Fox mystery picture showing at the Liberty the atre tonight, is noteworthy for a remarkable cast and flawleSs di- rection.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
FUNERAL SERVICES

Funeral services were held We'd nesday afternoon for Mrs. Gardo F. Webb, of Seldovia, who passed away in Seward. The services were conducted under the auspices of the local Post of the American Le- zion, with Rev. E. E. Reisner, off - ciating The services were held in the Seward Funeral ParlorS. h. terment was to be made in the Seward cemetery.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
HOSPITAL NOTES

Oliver Anderson from McGrath is doing very well after his opera J. o. Johnson of Anchorage is still in the Seward General Hos pital.
 * < < *
 J. M. Began of Valdez, Alaska, is slowly improving at the Seward General Hospiatl.
 Wm. Patterson is making a very good recovery from his operation.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03

Developing, printing, enlargina and framing at SYLVIA'S.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
DIPLOMAT PASSES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 2. R)-David Jayne Hill, diplomat, historian and educator, and former Ambassador to Germany from the United States, died here today at the age of 81 years. Hill was born at Plainfield, N. J., on June 1O, 1850, and for many years had been making his home here.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
BUSINESS IMPROVES

OAKLAND, Mar. 3.-Due to in creased industrial developments, a great pier terminal, which has been closed for two years, will be reopened immediately. The pier has 100000 square feet of space and will give employment to many.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03

SHRINE CLUB MEETING
 A regular meeting of the Shrine Club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in the Masonic hall.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
218 KIDNAPPNGS IN 1881

TRENTON, N. J., Mar. 3.-It was made public here today that fol- Rowing compilation of figures, there were 218 kidnappings in the United States in 1881.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03

A wind of 30-mile velocity swept through the Nenana district We'd nesday, according to a report from the Interior.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03

Oscar Dahl, Moose Pass placer operator who came to town a few days ago, will remain a few weeks before returning to the camp.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
NOTICE

BarnhiII & McGee Airways will take party of three passengers from Seward to Fairbanks at the rate of $1o0 per person. Interested parties should get in touch with the Seward Drug Company.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
MARKET IMPROVES

NEW YORK, Mar. 3.-The stock market yesterday took a decided advance.
Seward daily gateway., 1932-03-03
Have you heard the new "OKEH" records at Sylvia's. They are won, derful.

Fresh Eggs at Brown & Hawkins; delivered twice week from Seward Dairy.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
FOSTER PARENT
E. GETS 8 YEARS
. IN SHOOTING

STANLEY, Va, Oct. 5.-Follow-
ing a trial in which 16-year-old
Floyd Housden said his mother
urged his step-father to shoot
him with a shotgun, and the
step-father did so, the latter, John
Alter, As, today was sentenced to
three years in Jail.
The boys mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Alter, was acquitted on a charge
of feloniouS assault with which
she was jointly charged with her
husband.
The argument leading to the
shooting occurred in potato
patch on a farm near here. Dis
agreement between the boy and
his step-father was said to have
arisen over Housden staying at
the farm where Alter and his
wife lived and where the woman
formerly lived with her first hus-
band.
Both defendants claimed Alter
fired in self defense and that
young Housden was menacing his
step-father with a railroad spike.
The trial was by jury. Judge H.
w. Bertram imposed sentence.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
LOEB IS PUSHED
. FOR DIVORCE

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 QNS).-
william Loeb, jr., son of a former
secretary to the late President
Roosevelt and now a mining COM
pany executive, today was under
court orders to file an answer
by Friday to his Wlfe's suit for
divorce in which she named
Hortense Hull as correspondent.
Mrs. Loeb who eloped with
loeb when she was a teacher at
Smith Collge and he an under
graduate at Williams College,
asked $500 a month alimony and
$4,000 counsel fees.
A suit brought against Loeb's
parents for 100000 charging they
enticed Loeb away from her was
filed recently by Mrs. Loeb.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
DARKNESS ENDS
MIMIC BATTLE

FORT MEADE, Md, Oct. 5.
Washington is safe from invasion
for the time being. The war was
called on account of darkness.
: A Red army, landed from the
PatapSco River, advanced on
: Washington, which was defended
by a Blue army posted along the
Washington Boulevard. The Blue
troops succeeded in delaying the
invaders, and finally darkness
ended the maneuVers.
Maj. Gen. Paul B. Malone UNI
pired the engagement. The Red
army'S progress was slow because
the Blue forces, aided by planes,
were able to keep up devastat-
ing artillery fire upon the enemy.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
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THREE ROOMS
KITCHEN A. RATu

KITCHEN L. BATH
Give the Riddles a
breaki We otter
play space as one
OF our many convent
ences which include,
electric refrigeration,
and elevator service,
etc. Close to schools
and transportation.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
Harry Grant Heads
Bqrristers' Club

At the last meeting of the Bar
listers Club the following Off
GERS were elected: Harry A.
Grant, president; South Trimble,
jr., vice president; Joseph C. Nc
Garraghy, secretary; and Andrew
M. Hood, treasurer. Those named
as members of the executive COM
'mittee are Theodore CogsWell,
Henry A. Schweinhaut and Ken
meth Parkinson.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
Alexandria Schools
Ask S2I7,OOO Budget

The Alexandria school board
will receive the tentative school
budget for 1888 tonight. The
budget provides for the expendi-
ture of $217,OOO of which the city
will appropriate $167, 900, the
State $4,000 and $4,000 will be
derived from tuition paid by non
resident students.
E. E. Lawler will offer an
amendment requesting $4,000 for
repairs and improvements which
is not included in the budget.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
Alexandria Women
Talk LiQuOr Reform

Plans for an anti-prohibition
mass meeting will be made this
afternoon at a meeting of the
Alexandria chapter of the wom-
ems organization for national
prohibition reform at the home
of Mrs. Ben Cain, 619 South
Lee st.
The Washington times., 1932-10-05
TIMES

BUSINESS OFFICE 1917 ST N ".
RATES DELIVERED BY CARRIER IN
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
RATES BY MAIL
payable in Advance)
The Washington Times daily ts de-
livered by carrier at 10 cents per week
daily Times and Sunday Herald, Is cents
per week: daily Times and Herald daily,
20 cents per week: daily Times and Her.
aid daily and Sunday 25 cents per week.
Herald Only Times Only
1 month . so go 1 month so so
8 months -. 1.26 3 months -. / 1.25
months -. $50 months -. ESQ
year 500 l year .. 500
Herald or Times
Sunday Only And Sunday
l month -. so so / month SO95
8 months LES 3 months $50
6 months -. $50 months 90
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-12

George Raft, who plays the role
Of the proprietor of the place, falls
IN love with Constance Cummings,
Park avenue debutante, who was
born in the house in its better days
and who is drawn back to it time
after time by a childhood yearning.
Wynne Gibson and Mae West play
the parts Of two of Rats old sweet
hearts whom he has a hard time
getting rid Of. Miss Skipworth has
the role Of a school teacher hired
by Raft so that he might gain cul-
ture and rise in the social world.
A queer romance develops be-
tween Raft and Miss Cumming
a romance which is precipitated
into startling channels by a series
of unusual events.
Night After Night was directed
for Paramount by Archie Mayo. 1t
was adapted from Louis Bromfields
Single Night
The program also includes Pass
ing the Buck" featuring Alexander
Gray, Dell Denton and Loretta
Dennison with the Harlem Night
Club and beauty chorus plus a
Mickey Mouse cartoon and Para
mount News reel.