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Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
WESTINGHOUSE
RANGES WILL
Be FEATURED

Whether it is summer with Its
heat or winter with snappy morn
ings and cold night, the Southern
Sierras Power company offers VAL
ley residents the means to be COM
Portable, and with the turn of the
year is featuring the famous Wes-
tinghouse electric range as one OF
the important adjuncts to modern
housekeeping.
Offering the housewife the ad-
vantage of sufficient heat for cook
ing without the annoyance OF SCOT.
smell or fumes, electric ranges are
recognized as one CT the most i'm
pcrtant accessories for making
housekeeping pleasure instead OF
drudgery.
The Southern SierraS has an ex-
tensive line of various models made
by Westinghouse and backed by the
experience which that nationally
known firm has put into the maxi
Ing OF electrlC ranges.
The firm also carries the West
inghouse automatic refrigerator,
favored by many valley residents,
and a full supply of all Westing-
house electric appliances.
A staff of experienced demonstra-
tors is always at the service of the
public to show just what the West
inghouSe line has to offer. A call to
the company office will send a rep
resentative to give full information
and a demonstration if desired.
Like other progressive firms In
the city the Southern Sierras Pow
er company is participating in the
first anniversary celebration OF
United Artists theatre. A full dis
play of Westinghouse ranges will
be placed in the theatre lobby dur
ing >the anniversary celebration.
with representatives on hand to an
swer any questions regarding them.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
ROGERS OUTSTANDING FIGURE
IN PUBLIC LIFE Of COUNTRY
Famous Cowboy-Humorist-P Philosopher Has
Notable Career Which Has Brought Him
Honors From All Over World.

and obtained only meager school,
ing.
His ability to twirl lariet and
do other cowboy stunts drew him
to the worlds fair in st. Louis in
1904 as part of the cowboy con-
gress assembled there.
When the fair closed he was CIV
en- a small-time vaudeville contract,
his act calling only for roping
stunts. For partners he had a horse
and another cowpuncher to ride
him while Will did the fancy rop-
ing.
Later he discarded both partners
and worked single, celebrating
his act with a running fire of hum
crous comment on his efforts to tie
difficult knots. From this he
branched into discussions of topics
of the day. This made" him.
ZiegfeId gave him a contract to
appear in the "Follies." 1t was the
year Blanche Ring was the star OF
that aggregation and she and Will
were responsible for much of its
success.
For five years Rogers was a Fol
lies" star, and he comments that
he didn't hold his job on his shape
or his good looks as so many other
stars did.
Rogers found himself in big de-
mand both on the stage and on the
screen, the latter then being in the
habit of snatching any good stage
material that appeared. 1t was an
easy step from orally razzing every
thing from the stage to writing it
and the newspaper syndicates got
after the Sage of Oklahoma" He
is among the highest paid writers
in the country, his small item which
appears in hundreds of daily papers
throughout the country dncluding
The Press alone bringing him in
a good income.
In more recent years he tried the
lecture platform and made good
there. too. He could prabably have
a speaking engagement for every
night in the year if he wished but
he baked on personal grounds - II
meant too much dressing up" to
suit one who has remained as plain
in habit as he was in the days when
he followed the "chuck wagon"
He has dined and talked with
presidents, kings, princes, queens
diplomats, politicians, notables OF
the worlds of sport, literature, art
science and heaven only knows
what else.
Through it all he has remained
Will Rogers, as plain and as unas-
suming as in the days when Clare
more. Oklahoma, knew him merely
as a cowhand. Perhaps this is the
reason for the hold he has on the
public.
Two more Rogers accomplish
ments must be mentioned. He is
an excellent polo player, despite his
being over the half century mark
Also he is a tenor singer. And hi
sings a mean tenor in his new
picture, "Dr. Bull"
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20

Many local residents will be guests
this week of the United Artists
theatre to enjoy the first run show
ing of Will Rogers latest and great
est picture, CDR. Bull. -
This play is a Fox screen adapta-
ton of Jesse Gould Cozzens' best
seller, "The Last ADAM, and Is
the stirring story of a New England
physician and health officer who
knows more about the girls than
their husbands ever will, and more
about the boys than their wives
ought to know. 1t is claimed to be
the strongest story of Rogers ca
reer. 1t is replete with the rapier
wit and genial humor that have
made this great actor the world S
favorite entertainer.
In conjunction with the presenta-
ton of CDR. Bull" here, the Unit
ed Artists theatre is conducting a
Picture Star Identity Contest,
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
GOLD D|GGERS'
OPENS SUNDAY

A new type OF film drama. That
is what has been created by Direc-
tor Mervyn Leroy in the Warner
Bros. production of Gold DiggerS
of 1888" which opens at the Uni
ted Artists theatre on Sunday. This
type of picture had its forerunner
in "42nd Street but Gold Dig
gers" is said to entirely eclipse it in
the sheer force of its drama, in
comedy situations, its catchy song
hits and the novelty and beauty OF
its gigantic and spectacular dance
ensembles.
The most difficult problem that
confronted Director Leroy was the
proper balance of music and dra-
ma. so that each would be a dis
tinct show in itself and yet blend
together in such a way as to form
an intrinsic part of an integral
whole. He solved the difficulty by
putting on the screen the entire
theatrical production with its songs,
and dances and gigantic choruses,
which the play could only hint az.
Leroy has succeeded in knitting
a musical comedy spectacle with
the powerful drama of Avery Hop
woods play so closely that every
number and every bit of action CO.
ordinates a show within a show but
an essential part of it. 1t is musical
drama on such a scale as never be-
fore attempted.
The production carries an all star
cast which inclues Warren William
Joan Blondel, Aline MacMahon,
Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Guy
Kibbee, Ned Sparks and Ginger Ro-
gers. Two hundred chorus girls are
a part of the elaborate, mobile sets
The brilliant new dance and SONG
conceptions were created and stag
ed by the famous musical comedy
producer, Busby Berkeley. The mu-
sic and lyrics are by the famous
team of Harry Warren and AL Du'
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
RECTORSELLS
SNAPPY LINES

Cal Rector, for many years con-
nected with the retail clothing
business in Ell Centre, followed
United Artists lead by going ION
his own a few months after the
theatre opened, with an up-to-date
men IS store at 500 Main street.
The store features Middishads
suits and the famous Grayco line
Of shirts and ties. Although a new
conner to this area the Middishade
styles have proved popular in other
sections of the country and are rap
idly being recognized by men who
are particular about their clothing
as being synonymous with what the
well dressed man will wear.
For several years the name Grayco
has typified the last word in men IS
shirts and ties. Manufactured in
Hollywood the Grayco line is favor
ed by many of the screen S stars
and has a wide following among
all good dresserS.
Rector is also featuring the ia
nous Scully leather coats, of a cut
particularly popular with men who
want something that is comforta-
BILE and Serviceable.
The firm will have selections from
the three lines on display in the
lobby Of United Artists theatre con-
nection with the first anniversary
celebration by the valleys leading
show house.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
STYLE SHOP
TO FEATURE
FALL MODELS

Fall style trends for milady will
be displayed in all their glory by
the Style Shop, the exhibit to in
clude some of the most attractive
models obtainable.
Chic suits in two and three piece
types, clever morning, afternoon and
evening dresses which demonstrate
the ultimate in Dame Fashion S
catalogue for the fall and winter,
and coats of all descriptions are
shown.
Accessories, now considered of
paramount Importance in the ward
robe of the we'll dressed woman,
also will be exhibited. Bags, hats,
purses, handkerchiefs and furbeloWs
are to be featured by the Style Shop
this winter.
The daintiest of underwear in
materials dear to the feminine heart
and the sheerest of hose all are
available at this popular ready-to-
wear shop.
Imperial Valley residents are in
vited to visit the Style Shop at 727
Main street and to view the ex-
hibit in the theatre lobby.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
LEADING PLAY
HOUSE MAKES
T. FINE RECORD
High Standard Of Entertain
ment Maintained Throughout
First Year.
OPENING NOTABLE EVENT
Comfort And Courtesy Charac-
ierize Theatres Attitude To-
ward Patrons.

One year ago tomorrow the
handsome United Artists tneatre
was formally opened by Col. Carlos
Huntington, director of the Cali
1ornia department of professional
and vocational standards, acting fol-
Governor Rolph, who was unable
to be present.
Prominent Hollywood figures we're
present for the occasion, including
Lou Anger, president of United Ar
lists, Mary Carlisle, Irene Ware,
Gail Patrick, Kathleen Burke.
Charlie Erwin and Matte Kemp,
picture stars.
Colonel Roscoe Turner, famous
speed flyer, who pilots Governor
Rolph around the state, shared
honors with Colonel Huntington in
representing the governor.
Prior to the dedication ceremon-
les, United Artists and Fox West
Coast theatres were joint hosts to
the visiting celebrities and leading
businessmen of the city at dinner
served in the Barbara Worth. Fol-
lowing the evenings entertain
ment, the theatre staged a street
dance with the public as it's guests.
Fred Nebel-Thau acted as mas
ter of ceremonies for the program,
which preceded the show, present.
ing the various visitors to the au-
dience.
Although the year that has pass
ed since the United Artists was
opened has been difficult one for
entertainment circles, the theatre
management has maintained it's
declaration to show only the best
and latest pictures.
A comparison of the bills it has
offered at almost any time, will
show the same pictures being ex-
hibited at first run houses in Los
Angeles and San Diego at much
higher prices.
Equipped with the most modern
cooling system, United Artists has
been able to remain open during
the summer season and patrons wh,S
have attended shows during the
heated portion of the year have
given high praise to the comfort Of
the house.
Under the management of jim
mie Andrus, the theatre has lived
up to the rule of courtesy to pat
rons at all times, the staff being
anxious to do anything that will
add to the pleasure of those at
tending performances
United Artists is the type of the
atre of which any city in the coun-
try might we'll be proud and its
first year of operation here has set
new high mark for entertain
ment of the finest type at price
that is not excessive.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
NEW MODELS
OF MAJESTICS
NOW OFFERED

Majestic radios constitute the
main portion of the Imperial VAL
ley Hardware company exhibit in
connection with the United Artists
anniversary program. The new
models contain the lates improve
ments devised by radio engineers
and are well worth seeing.
Reception and tone, always among
the best features of the Majestic
product, are better than ever as de-
monstrated in the II models now
on display at the store.
Smarter styles and wider choice
in cabinet design receive universal
approval from those who view
them.
The company this year is max
ing special feature of the type of
radio service available to owners
of Majestic radios and company Of
ficials invite radio owners to in
vestigate this department.
A new type of tube, the Duo
Vale, is declared to give better SER
vice than did the tube formerly
used This improvement also may be
investigated at the theatre or at
any of the I. V. Hardware stores.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20

BY unique coincidence, a Will
Rogers picture was the first shown
in the United Artists theatre and
the beloved cowboy-humorist stars
in the picture which will mark The
theatres first anniversary.
Down To Earth" was the pic
ture which opened Ell Centro's new
playhouse and several actors who
apepared in the film were here for
the occasion, including Mary Car
Isle and Matte Kemp, who were
cast in the film as Rogers child
rem
The famous stars current pic
ture is DIR. BNl,~ which shows him
in the role of an old-time country
doctor, who has his own methods
of curing his patients ills, physi-
cal and mental, real and imagin-
ary. Critics have acclaimed it as
being the best picture that Rogers
has yet done. Naturally he is re-
sponsible for many of the gags that
appear in the lines, and those who
see the picture will have no diff
Guilty in recognizing his sly quipS
at men and affairs.
Perhaps no American in the last
two generations has had such a
hold on the individual feelings of so
many Americans as Rogers. OF part
Indian blood, he is a native of Ok
lahoma, who grew up on a ranch
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
WILL DISPLAY
FORD CAMEL

Cooperating with United Artists
theatre in its first anniversary cele-
bration, Edgar Bros, valley dis
tributors for the Ford car, are fea-
turing the famous Ford V-8 "Cam-
ell" which made a remarkable &C.
onomy run of 10000 miles here last
July, with the famous Eddie Pullen,
old time auto racer at the Wheel
The Camel" covered 1000 miles
a day for 10 days, and set record
by going 8h days without having
any additional water placed in the
radiator.
The run was conducted during
the hottest part of the year over a
course between Ell Centro and ia
cumba, with occasional dashes up
toward Kane Springs and out the
Yuma road. Despite the terrific
heat the "Camel' showed re-
markably small oil and fuel con-
sumption and functioned perfectly
under the most trying conditions.
II averaged 1899 miles per gallon
of gasoline and II quarts of oil per
10000 miles.
Following it's splendid work here
the Camel went to Long Beach,
where again Pullen put it over a
10000 mile course, this time fea-
turing reliability under conditions
which the average motorist faces in
driving through cities and on the
open highways. At the same time
it hung up a new economy record,
averaging 21.02 miles per gallon of
gasoline.
In both tests the Ford va lived
up to the splendid record which
Fords made in the Elgin Road clas-
sic. when this model won the first
seven places. Only stock cars were
used and high speed of 1908 miles
rer hour was maintained.
The famous Ford Camel will
be on display in connection with
the anniversary program at United
Artists theatre. --.--iA
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
MANAGER OF
THEATRE HAS
MANY FRIENDS

Back of the SmoothnesS and eff
1iciency which marks each perfor-
nance at United Artists theatre, is
the guiding hand of the manager
Jimmie Andrus, upon whom rests
responsibility for the choice of pic
lures, the clear operation of film
and sound apparatus, the comfort
and convenience of patrons, and
the personal touch" essential to
make a theatre something more
than a showhouse.
Jimmie's career in Ell Centro cor
responds with that of the theatre,
as he came here four days after
the United Artists opened
He has had extensive experience
in theatre management, largely in
the Pacific northwest, coming here
from the Orpheum in Spokane.
Taking hold of a new house in a
new city was something of a task,
particularly with business condi-
tions none too promising, but the
first year has passed with a fine
record and the outlook for the sec
ond year is much brighter.
Jimmie has lent his cooperation
to numerous civic activities and
has made a host of friends during
has stay here. He is a member of
the Ell Centro Rotary club and a
member of it's entertainment COM
mittee. With Mrs. Andrus and baby,
Dona Catherine, born on April 10,
he is firm booster for Ell Centre
and the finest in motion pictures.
The best wishes of his patrons
are extended to him for an even
more successful second year.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
GENERAL PETROLEUM. PRESENTS
DISPLAY OF 4-STAR GASOLINE

open to persons of both sexes and
all ages. This contest is one that
will test the familiarity of movie
fans with the features of their fa-
vorite screen stars, and it is claim
ed, has more entertainment than
any jig-saw puzzle ever designed.
Through an arrangement between
the theatre and General Petroleum
corporation, all General Petroleum
service stations in this territory
have undertaken to provide parti-
cuars of the theatre IS contest to
ell their customers and to anyone
who requests them. The General
stations can be identified by the
sign of the big red Flying Horse,
Pegasus, symbol of new General
four-star gasoline.
General Petroleum will have a
display of -Four Star gasoline in thS
theatre lobby during the observance
of United Artists first anniversary.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
Plaintiffs Win
Damage Action

That Cons Mohammed, John Ab-
dullah, Sharf Dean and Phatit Dean
are guilty of unlawful detainer of
tract 119, TBS, RAE, was the judg-
ment given by Judge Vaughn
Thompson in superior court yes
terday in the ease brought by Isaac
II. Mann and Leila Mann and the
Missouri State Life Insurance COM
pany against the Enterprise Agri-
cultural association. ct al.
The Judgment further ordered
that the lease entered into between
Charles Malan and the defendant
association and assigned TO tho
plaintiff life insurance company be
declared forfeited as to any interest
the above mentioned defendants
might have In it and that they are
ordered 10 render TO the plaintiffs
complete accounting OF all crops
raised and harvested during the
time OF the leaSe.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
|. v. BUILDING
ANDLOAN AIDS
HOME OWNERS

Encouragement for prospective
home owners and for the business
future of Ell Centre is given by the
Imperial Valley Building arE Loan
association. member of the Federal
Home Loan Bank system.
In connection with the first an
niversary of the United Artists thea
tire in Ell Centre the building and
loan association has on display an
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20

interesting set of facts and figures
concerning the building and loan
situation in the valley.
The locally owned institution con-
tinued to make loans all last year
and recently announced the inten-
ton of continuing this policy.
Confidence in the future of I'm
perial Valley, Ell Centro and the
owners of residential and business
property always has been the watch
word of the association.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20

author of the famous Riley Stewart
bill.
Problems included on the con-
vention program for discussion are {:
TAX Trends in the United States, 3"
The California Sales Tax"
Changing Aspects of Land VAL
ues,' - and New Automobile Tax
Law
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20
Assessor Going
To Convention

Frank G.. Weir. county tax as
SCISSOR, is planning to leave the val
ley Sunday evening for Riverside,
where, with Mrs. Weir he will at
tend the sessions of the state con-
vention of tax assessors which opens
Monday, September 25.
Sessions will be held in the Riv-
erside Inn, and among the famous
speakers will be Ray L. Riley. CO.
Imperial Valley press., 1933-09-20

bin, who wrote the song hits in
"42nd Street"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-09

March winds went on a rampage here today, causing any number of bad frights to residents and per- haps a few hundred dollars dam age. There is every indication of the wind continuing this evening, so 1t is advisable for everyone to prepare for 0 small size hurricane tonight.
 On the upper Waterville high way a large section of billboard was tossed out onto the highway. Another billboard was knocked fiat on Oak street. A telephone pole caved in under the force of the breezes on Boyden street. A huge limb fell with a resounding crash on the central green. barely miss ing passing pedestrians. Any num- Der of signs and several sections of fence in various parts of the city were blown down.
 Captain Richard Leroy wore out two pencils at police headquarters this afternoon keeping score for the wind. Any number of com. plaints were received by the police concerning branches of trees fall- ing on to sidewalks or highways.
 Scores of persons will testify that the strength of the wind around the American Brass com panys building on Meadow street was surprising. This Is one of the breeziest corners in the city, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-09

given to federal reserve agents to determine what constitutes sound security.
 Nearly s3,Ooo,O0O of these bank notes are in circulation. left over from wartime. They will not be added to in huge quantities.
 Provision is made for retiring them when the president by proc lamation declares the emergency at an end.
 Expansion of the currency is ex. pected to be regulated so that no disturbance will be created in the price of various foods or comnodi- ties. It will be regulated to such an extent as will permit banks to reopen on a normal basis. With an embargo on gold and a ban on domestic trading in the metal, monetary authorities will be able to go ahead with plans without disturbing the country's present huge monetary gold ,%supply of more than $4,000, 100000.
 To what extent the issuance of new money would be authorized could not be learned but 1t was thought likely that several billion dollars would likely be pushed into business channels to combat the present deflationary trend.
 When banks are reopened they are expected gradually to reas- sume control of the situation and the familiar bank check again will take the place of the emergency issuance of Federal Reserve bank notes. They will allow for the gradual retirement of the new money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-09

New York, March 9--In the crisis through which the country is now passing the life insurance companies. by the distribution of billions of dollars, have been an im- portant factor in sustaining our economic life, said Frank H. Davis, vice president of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company of Philadelphia, in addressing the New York Life Underwriters asso. citation in New York city to-day.
 Payment of these funds has pre- vented the wreckage of hundreds of thousands of homes, of tens of thousands of businesses and has prevented the crippling of Q vast multitude of individual lives," MT Davis declared. Tt is difficult to imagine what the situation of the country would be to-day had it not funds by the life insurance com. panies. They have been the eco- homie salvation of a large part of our population. They have soft ened the blow all along the line."
 The gigantic total of five bil- lions six hundred million dollars was distributed by life insurance companies to their policyholders and beneficiaries during 1881 and 1892, and in addition these com panies have paid out hundreds of millions of dollars in policy loans. Mir Davis pointed out. And while this was going on other billions were being invested by the life in. surance companies. in bonds, mort- gages, and other securities, repre- senting purposes and projects that were continuing the expansion of,