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The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Census Will Include
Li0ht, POWer Rates

A census of electric light and
power rates throughout the United
States will be taken in connec-
tion with the business census now
under way by the Commerce De
partment, Representative Rankin
(D0, of Mississippi. a sponsor Of
the Muscle Shoals Government
project, announced yesterday.
The census is necessary, Ran
kin asserted, to provide a true
record of what the American
people are paying for light and
power, as compared with the
Muscle Shoals rates, which he
called a "yardstick."
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Shiloh Bdptists
Plan Special Rites

Frelinghuysen University Night
will be observed at the Shiloh
Baptist Church at 8 p. m. tomor-
row. The Rev. E. l.. Harrison,
pastor, will preside. DR.. Anna
Cooper, president of the univer-
Sity; DR.. Charles Cole, of Sibley
Hospital; Judge w. c. Hueston
and Mrs. Charles G.. johnson
will speak. Johnson and Lucius
Robertson will sing.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Tax office Changes
Seen As Hopeful Sign

Employees in the District Build
ing saw a hopeful sign yesterday
in the promotion from the ranks
of Stephen B. Lyddane to the
position of Deputy Collector of
Taxes. Several other promotions
in the office Of the collector Of
taxes were also made which set
at rest, at least temporarily, ru-
mors that appointments would be
made on a strictly patronage
basis.
Others promoted were Frederick
w. Bauman to the position of
cashier; Wade H. Pembroke to
be assistant cashier; Charles M.
Sabins to be bailiff; John D. Pad
get to the position of clerk and
bank messenger.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Schdeffer Continues
NeW Series on Spirit

Harry V. Schaeffer, pastor of
the Bible Hall Assembly, Sixth
and G SITS. N. w., will give the
second in a series of sermons to-
morrow evening at 7::3O on "The
Holy Spirit-Who Is He and Why
Receive Him?" At II a. m., Mr..
Schaeffer viii speak on the Chris
tian life as Partnership" The
public is invited to attend both
meetings as we'll as the Watch
Night service later in the program.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Ebenezer Church
To Celebrate Edict

Emancipation Proclamation eX-
ercises will be conducted at
Ebenezer M. E. Church, Fourth
and D Streets, Southeast, at
p. m. In observance of the sew
enty-first anniversary of tn e
proclamation, the Emancipation
Association has invited the Rev.
w. H. Jernagin, pastor of Mt.
Carmel Baptist Church, to be the
principal speaker.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Roosevelt to Order
Building Code Probe

The American Federation of La
Dor has carried it's fight against
the proposed construction industry
NRA code direct to President
Roosevelt and a hearing will be
called soon after January /, the
President said yesterday.
The protest was made after the
code had been approved by Gen.
Hugh S. johnson and sent to the
White House for approval.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Circus Code Hits
Boy Carrying Water

The circus industry presented a
code yesterday which, if approved,
will knock the small boy who
waters the elephants out of his
traditional ticket. It prohibits en-
ployment as common labor of
persons under 18. Cash wage
minimum per week would vary
from So to $40 a week, with al
lowance for board and lodging
varying from So to $10.50.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Residence Building
BOOn1S in ArIinqtO1

Arlington county, Virginia, is
sued $50 building permits during
1888 for the construction Of build
ings valued at $710,516, according
to County Manager Roy S. Braden
today.
The permits were issued mainly
for construction of new dwellings.
Many homes were constructed
during the year. The majority
were constructed in latter months
and officials point this out as a
sign Of increased building during
the first few months Of 1884.
Time IL valuable! Save it when shop
ping for apartments by FIRST consult
ing the Rental Columns Of the WANT
AID SECTION Of this newspaper.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
COMMISSIONER TALKS

Federal Radio Commissioner
Harold A. Lafont will occupy the
pulpit Sunday evening, December
81, at z o'clock, at the New Latter
Day Saints Church, located at Co.
lumbia Road and Sixteenth Street
N. w. His subject will be THE
Power of Faith"
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
CLEANING HARDWOOD

Vanished hardwood floor in
good condition may be cleaned
and polished thus: Rub with a
flannel wet in turpentine, then
rub well with a wooden cloth wet
In boiled linseed oil. Finally, the
floors should be polished with a
chamoiS.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
ENLARGING ROOMS

In very small rooms, surpris-
ing increase in the size can be
effected by finishing the base
board the exact color Of the floor
The enlarged appearance may be
further increased by painting the
remaining woodwork the same
tone and color as the walls.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
DON'T FLOOD FLOORS

Wood floors or linoleum must
be washed in preparation for
painting, but not flooded with
awater. Too much water will sat-
urate the wood or worn portions
of the linoleum and take a long
time to dry out. Use the smallest
amount which will remove the
dirt, and wipe as dry as possible.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30
Church Annn11nren>tnta
THE NEW DAY
DIR. w. S. Weaver

We have learned Of the New Deal and it in opera
on. witnessed the rebrh Of prosperity AS an
cpate the and await the further rhythmic turning
the wheels Of industry must abide by the laws of spirit
cooperate with this Of social JUS
ce which its principles foundaoned 1t is not in
keeping with the laws Of creation to attempt to live
phase life to the exclusion another at
the Of Others The present material problems con-
fronting demand of reciprocal spiritual recognition Of
these principles.
Progression and has been the aim and of through
all the Social justice progression and the goal Of
luton Supremacy of will be his status in the future
only if this ambition is realized
Deep within the heart of is the desire to do to
his feowmen he would be done by And find the
individual standing the threshold Of 934lookng back
the joys that he experienced throughout 1888 as well
the hearaches that tried his mind and caused
them reach to heights depths before all
unknown to him. Again he envsions accomplishments
and opportunities for greater service He filled with
new hope cheer and new determination
And with it all he remains the Son Of God nherng and re-
ceiving the blessings of his Father.
The Washington times., 1933-12-30

At the services of Lincoln Con-
gregatiOnal Temple Sunday morn
ing, DR.. R. w. Brooks will speak
from the subject, "A New Year
With A New Challenge" T h e
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
TARTAN" IS
NOW AT THE CIRCLE

Edgar Rice Burroughs thrilling
pen has brought another vivid and
startling story of jungle life to the
screen, entitled "Tarzan the Fear
less which opened yesterday at the
Circle with Buster Crabble in the
title role.
Crabble will be remembered as the
young giant selected by one of the
leading film companies for the
coveted role of the Lion Man" in
King of the Jungle" His success
was instantaneous, and he was re-
cast in similar part for this out
standing attraction.
The story recounts the adventures
of a small band of whites who pene-
trated into the Businesses of the
African jungleS, the home of Tar
IAN.
In the party are DR.. Brooks, mid
dle-aged archeologist. his daughter,
Mary; Bod Hall, who joined the
party principally because he was in
love with Mary; JEFF Herbert, adj
venturer and ne'er do we'll; and
Nick Moran. eX-convict.
In the trackleSs wastes of the jun
gle they are beset with perils, seen
and unseen, that would daunt the
hardest spirit. Beasts Of the jun
gle stalk them: the primitive peo-
pie of Ear attack them at every
turn, daring exploits and thrilling
rescues succeed one another in rapid
succession and Tarzan is the center
of the whirlwind of action.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
PALACE OFFERS
NOVEL MOVIE.

Warner Baxter and Myrna 10y
are the featured players in Ar
thur SOmerS Roche's Penthouse y
now at the Palace.
It is a cosmopolitan production,
filmed at the MetrO-Goldwyn- Mayer
studios. and based upon the novel
from the pen of Arthur Somers
Roche. published serially in Cos
mOpOlitan magazine.
As a scion Of an aTiStocratic New
York family. and a society lawyer
who chooses to defend notorious
racketeerS. Warner Baxter is said
to give one of the finest perform
ances of his long motion picture
career.
AS Gertie Waxted, a beautiful
night club girl, Myrna 10y is re-
ported by preview critics to have
far surpassed any Of her triumphs
in previous picture productions.
w. S. Van Dyke. an acre director
for ro-Goldwyn-AIayer was in
charge of the production. He is re-
membered for his exceptional super
vision of White Shadows in the
South Seas" and Trader Horn"
Mae Clarke, Broadway stage IA
vorite. who has appeared in
such screen successes as Turn Back
the Clock" and Fast Workers" fills
a featured role as Mimi. the gor-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

engaged her for the Beethoven Cy-
Gle which he will direct in New
York this season in three perform
ances.
The last of the afternoon concerts
will bring Cincinnati Symphony Or
chestra with Walter GeiSeking,
pianist, as soloist with the orcheS-
ira on Feb. 25.
n
Fountain Square Theater ball
room opens its doors to the new
dancing season tonight at $3.50. Ar
mold Peek and his Columbians will
furnish the music for the dancers,
while Pat O'Fansler, Irish tenor and
comedian, will be in charge of the
ballroom floor.
O'Fansler comes to indianapolis
direct from station WOAM, Miami,
Florida, where he has been radio
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

De Mile, is now playing at the In
diana theater.
The stage attraction for this week
is Little Revue" a diverting musi-
cal comedy featuring the Three
Diamond Boys.
De Mile has brought to the films
in This Day and Age" the sons
of screen stars of today and yester-
day, including Wallace Reid Jr.,
Carlyle Blackwell Jr.. Bryant Wash
burn Jr., Neil Hart Jr., Frank TIM
ney Jr and Fred Kohler Jr.
The story concerns the battle OF
the youth of an average community
against a city's subverSive influences
after all efforts OF the. adult coma
munity have failed.
When Boys week of the city
comes along, students Of the high
schools are appointed to the towns
executive, administrative and judi
cial positions. One Of the boys ap-
pointed to the position of district
attorney, has seen the murder Of
merchant by one of the towns
racketeerS.
jealousy, he comes to the wit
ness stand at the trial, only to have
the defense attorney take advan-
tage of legal technicalities and win
an acquittal for his client.
Undaunted, the boys go after
more evidence and in securing that
evidence, one of their number is
killed by the racketeer, and the
murder is planted on one Of the
boys. The story reaches its height
when a mob of 5000 indignant
youngsters kidnap the racketeer,
drag him off to an old abandoned
quarry where they hold a kangaroo
court and sweat" a confession out
of their captive, using his own ex~
pert sweating" methods.
In Little Revue" the stage at
traction for this week are such
names as the Three Diamond Boys
heading the revue and surrounded
by the Pichianni troupe, Gene, De
Quincy and Lewis, the Raset danc~
ers, Lee Mason and Lou Forbes
with his new idea music.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

John Charles Thomas, one of
Americas foremost baritones, who
will present the second Sunday af-
ternoon concert Nov. II, has won
recognition in three fields of musi-
cal art-opera comique, grand opera
and concert.
For the past five years he has
divided his time between concert
and grand opera. His distinguished
position in Brussels as leading bari
tone of the Royal Opera House soon
attracted attention in other cities
and he was invited to appear at the
Royal Opera, Convent Garden, Lon
don.
Offers from Berlin and Vienna
followed and he is now the most
sought after singer in the concert
field. He sang ninety-f1ve concerts
last season in America.
Mischa Elman, celebrated vio-
linist, will be heard in the third at
ternoon concert Dec. 8.
The fourth concert will present a
newcomer to indianapolis, Sigrid
Onegin, famous Swedish contralto.
An idea of the regard in which this
great artist is held by the unsteady
conscious is that Mr.. ToScanini has
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
Last Day

Many people have entered
their colored exhibit of Tarzan
in the "Tarzan the Fearless"
contest, being conducted in
connection with the Buster
Crabbe movie now at the
Circle.
All you have to do is to color
in crayon or water color the
Tarzan strip in The Indianap-
oils Times today, Friday or
Thursday.
Three judges, headed by
Henry R. Behrens, decorator,
will make the awards. All en-
tries must be in the hands of
The Tarzan Contest Editor not
later than noon Monday.
The first prize is SIS; second,
So, and the next best three,
81 each. The next best twenty
four will receive a pair Of
tickets to the Circle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

the rest of his brothers. he had his
stage training with his distinguished
father in vaudeville as a member of
the famous Foy family. The title
of Foys current act, which has not
previously been seen here, is Rel
Theory"
Besides Foy and his several luna
tic aids, the Lyrics new vaudeville
bill also includes musical, dancing,
juggling, whistling, and singing
acts. Angus and Searle Twins, two
sets of twins-two girls and two
boys, appear in a comedy sketch
who's Who" It's action is
laid in a hotel suite.
Modern trends in dancing are
presented by Tom and Betty
Wonder, young steppers who are
billed as THE Dancing Wonders"
The Columbia SaXotette offer saxo-
phone solo and ensemble work in
a lovely turn called Sax Appeal"
Pressler and KlaiSs are featured
in hokum piano comedy presenta-
ton which is styled Personality
Plus?" Novelty and initiative
comprises the offering of
Frances Sellers, known as THE
American Nightingale"
The Lyrics stage program is
rounded out by the Five Elgins who
are billed Enjoying Themselves. :"
Three men and two women, they
present speedy Indian club throwing
and skillful hat manipulation.
The supplementary short talking
pictures shown at the Lyric are
headed by The Roaring Forties," a
new edition of the series from
Explorers of the World" A Moran
and Mack comedy, a cartoon, a
Strange as 1t Seems" reel, and Fox
NIovietone News complete the pro-
gram.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
Charlie Foy and His Cousins Top New Variety Bill at the
Lyric; Indiana Is Now Offering Little Revue on
the STAGE, With the Three Diamond Brothers.

CHARLIE FOY AND COUSINS appearing in the
~ headlners the sevenact metropolitan
bill which booked by Charles M Olson
oldest the famous Foy family IS
a funmaker in his act at the Lyric
they real relatives The
described Sooges miscellaneous
assortment of male miShtS.
Charlie regardless great reputation he might acquire
for himself always late Eddie FOy Like all
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

geOus night club hostess who meets
a mysterious death.
Phillips Holmes heads the sup
porting cast as Siddall, the young
man-about-town who is accused of
the murder of Mimi, a former
sweetheart, and whose life is saved
through the efforts of his friend.
Warner Baxter, who conducts a
secret investigation of the crime and
proves that Minis death was the
climax Of an underworld frame-up.
Others who play important roles
in Arthur SomerS Roche'S "Pent-
house" include Martha Sleeper, c.
Henry Gordon, Nat Pendleton,
George E. Stone, Robert Emmett
O'Connor, Charles Butterworth and
Raymond Hatton.
Short subjects complete the bill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
FrawIey Signs Contract

William Frawley, New York stage
star of Twentieth Century" and
1.-THE Ghost Writer" recently
brought to Hollywood on a long
term screen contract, has been
handed two more important roles.
He will be featured with Cary
Grant in Come on Marines" and
with George Raft and Carole Lom-
bard in "All of Me-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
Ballroom
Gets Fine
Opening
Biz Hit With Dancers Reg
iStered by Trum-
bauer'S Orchestra.

The management of the Indiana
roof set an entertainment pace at
its gala fall opening last night
which it intends to rival continu-
ously during the dance season which
is Just starting, according TO an an
nouncement issued from the ball
room Office today.
frankie Trumbauer. the suave
looking dark eyed music master who
very successfully upheld his end Of
the entertainment bill at the open
ing, is to remain on the roof
throughout the coming week.
Many times during the evening
dancers who thronged the ballroom
floor felt the musical influence of
the six years which Trumbauer
spent as a featured member Of Paul
Whiteman's orchestra.
The Peer of SaXophonistS," as
Trumbauer is known, will continue
to feature popular saxophone solos
during his limited stay here. He
will also offer a fifteen-minute pro-
gram each evening, an entertain
ment trick which Paul Whiteman
has been one of the few orchestra
leaders to employ
The roof will be open for dancing
each Wednesday. Friday, Saturday
and Sunday evening.
Two new bars installed on the
roof for the fall opening will be
kept in operation each night that
the ballroom is opened.
One of the bars is located on the
ballroom balcony, where table serv-
ice is offered the roofs patrons
without charge.
frankie Trumbauer and his or
chestra will inaugurate a weekly
waltz night policy on the roof next
Wednesday evening with special ar
rangements Of new and old waltz
favorites.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
DOCTOR BULL
NOW AT APOLLO

VIII Rogers is reputed to have
added another memorable charac-
terization to his growing gallery in
Doctor Bull" Fox photoplay ap-
pearing currently on the screen Of
the Apollo. The new film IS said
to rank with Rogers's portrayal in
state Fair" and Connecticut
Yankee"
Doctor Bull" is based on The
Last Adam" the best seller novel
by James Gould COZzens. Rogers
himself. 1t is said, was instrumental
in persuading the Fox organization
to change the title to Doctor Bull"
The lovable character of the New
England doctor gives Rogers an
even better opportunity than he
had in state Fair" according to
reports coming from the studio.
Through DR.. Bulls eyes one sees
the joys and sorrows of an entire
town. He is always helping some
youngster out of scrape, even
when it comes to playing cupid.
Throughout he is reported to pre-
serve a mellow humor. The film is
thought to present a stirring story
and has been brought to the screen
with artistry and verve.
Opposite Rogers, important sup
porting roles are enacted by Vera
Allen, Marian Nixon, Howard Lally,
Berton Churchill, Louise Dresser,
Andy Devine, Rochelle Hudson,
Tempe Pigott. Elizabeth Patterson,
Nora Cecil, Ralph Morgan. Patsy
O'Bryne, Veda auckland, Efie
Ellsler, and Helen Freeman. John
Ford directed from the adaptation
by Paul Green, who also adapted
Phil Stong's Estate Fair" the last
Rogers starring vehicle.
Short subjects supplementing the
featured attraction on the program
are Movietone News, Harry Lang
don in Hooks and Jabs,' and a
TerTytown cartoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

Vienna, will appear at the Mrlrat
theater.
This famous international singing
organization was founded by impe-
rial decree in 1893, has sung in all
the capitals of Europe, and visited
America last year for the first time,
singing in over sixty cities and Scor-
ing a sensational triumph wherever
it appeared.
1t is under the management Of
the National Broadcasting Company
Artists Service.
The boys appear in costume and
give operate performances of Mo-
Fart, Humperdinck and Haydn
operas.
Carl Niese, manager Of the Alamo,
has added another feature to the
movie bill opening today at the
Alamo. The first chapters of the
new Buck Jones serial, Gordon of
Ghost City," is being shown.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
ROUNDING ROUND
THEATERS " WITH H1 TA5 Ut R

its sale of tickets
Monday Sunday afternoon to be given at
tickets
capacity audience
o. Rosa
dramatic of the Metropolitan Opera Company
Indianapolis
remembered
as being one of the in this city.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
Roberts Gets Big Job

Stephen Roberts will direct "Wo-
man of the Earth" the romance of
rural Scotland entitled "Greenloan-
ing" written by A. ]. Cronin, which
is being made ready for the screen
by Phil StOng.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16


Robinson plays the sucker 70 a
family Of alleged society folks TO
such a marked degree that. The Lit
tie Giant may well be called Rob
inSon's first comedy.
After proving a boob in the
hands Of these society gyp artists,
Robinson is taken for his bank
roll How he reacts after he dis
covers he has been trimmed, forms
the basis for the comedy.
Mary Astor is the leading player
opposite the star.
Russell HoptOn. Well-known for
his vivid characterizations on the
stage and screen, is seen as Rob
insons right hand man.
Helen Vinson, Donald Dillaway
Kenneth Thomson, Berton Church
III are in the cast.
A news weekly and short reels
complete the program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
viii Rogers Is Cast as Physician in Doctor Bull Now
on View at the Apollo; Palace Presents Warner
Baxter and MYna 10y in Penthouse

q VERIFYING opening
II The thea completely
many added improvements throughout
installed
lighting fixtures the lobby
general Of the carpet
throughout well
picture entirely elaborate
Western Electric system installed
The Little Giant featuring Robinson the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16
Walker Directs Success

Death Takes Holiday" from
the play by Alberto Casella, with
Frederic March, Evelyn Venable and
Sir Guy Standing featured, will be
directed by Stuart Walker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

entertaining for the past two years,
previous to which he was ballroom
maestro at the Plantation, one of
the nations largest bathrooms in
Phoenix, Arizona.
Pat entertains and sings while
managing the ballroom.
The ballroom is under the per-
sonal direction of Earl Cunningham
of the Fountain Square Theater
Company who announces many
changes. One of the important
additions to the comfort and con-
venience Of the patrons is the in
stallation of new type ventilating
and cooling unit which supplies the
ballroom with 10000 cubic feet q
fresh cool air every minute, ex-
hausting at the same rate through
another channel.
A soda and sandwich bar has also
been installed.
Dancing to Fountain Square thea
ter patrons will be free, plus small
service charge and will be contin-
uous from $3.50 p. m. till closing
every night except Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-09-16

Indianapolis will hear one of the
big vocal concert events of the fall
and winter season on Thanksgiving
eve, November 20, when the Wiener
Saengerknaben, the singing boys Of