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Evening star., 1934-03-11


wants is about as easy as taking a
brisk walk up the Washington Mon
ument. The public seems to know
what 1t wants, but-today 1t wants
Garbo, tomorrow Hepburn-yesterday
It wanted tears, the day before
laughs. One minute it screams for
Jolson, the next 1t goes overheard Tor
an Eskimo CFrancis Lederer). One
season it prefers Ruth Chatterton as
a smiling sophisticate, the next it
wants her as a drowsy-eyed tragedi-
enne. And it didn't know whether 1t
wanted Tallulah Bankhead or not.
Therefore, try to figure out what
type of a story 1t wants. Here Is a
rough index of what the public has
liked during the past season.
Little Women" and She Done Him
Wrong"
"Cavalcade" and Private Lives"
Convention City" and Gallant
Lady"
"The Cat and the Fiddle" and "42nd
Street."
Moonlight and Pretzels" and BIT
ter Sweet"
Queen Christina" and "The Lost
Patrol"
state Fair" and Moulin Rouge"
Henry VIII" and Wheeler and
Woolsey."
You could go on that way forever,
opposites chasing opposites. and no
one story pointing successfully to any
other. What then, at this particular
moment, does the public want?
We should say that the public has
suddenly become calm and collected
and more "chooSie" than 1t ever has
been before. We should say that the
intelligence Of the average movie audi
ence has gone up several notches and
that therefore it wants rhyme and
reason as we'll as entertainment. We
should say that the dialogue in the
films has improved by about so per
cent during the past year (witness
the smooth intelligent speech in Gal
liant Lady, and that no matter how
well story is treated, if the actors
speak like hams the audience will
detect 1t. We should say that his
torical subjects are having their in
nings and that the public wants to
assimilate a few facts as we'll as
dream couple of stout dreams. We
should say that the average musical
is out and that wise producers are
only wise when they dig in and
sponsor mammoth recreations like
THE Wonder Bar" which are way
and above better entertainment than
many top-notch stage musical COM
edieS used to be. We should say that
love stories are still in demand, but
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Alice" Is Borrowed.

CHARLOTTE HENRY of "Alice in
~ Wonderland" fame. has been bor-
rowed from Paramount to play a ro-
mantle role in Head of the Family"
George Arliss' next starring picture
for Joseph M. Schenck and Daryl F.
zanuck's Twentieth Century Pictures,
to be released by United Artists.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
His First Kiss.

WILL ROGERS gets the first kiss
w of his long screen career in
David Harum," now in production
at Fox Movietone City.
The famous comedian had always
managed to avoid being kissed in a
picture, until Louise Dresser did it
during the Christmas tree scene In his
new film.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
PLAYED Here in Stock

a part that Is nearly as big as her
own in Sweet Bells tangled" part
that demanded an actress of striking
sincerity and unusually fine ability,
she was very happy to find that Mary
Philips was free at the moment and
could accept it.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Difficulties Of Finding
What the Public Desires
Oue.t;onna;re Asks an Answer to the Problem,
but Where Does One Obtain the Solution!
Pictures That Have Been Very Popular.
BY E. de S. MELCHER.

TN quesonnaire sent local drama deparments by
one of the major film companies the following question
What type of story picture etc. is wanted by
n Fo davs now we have wrapped ourselves cloak Of
solitude pouring over trying fathom why
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Foreign Actors, Mr.. Rogers
Other Theater Matters
House of Representatives Said to Be Ponderins
Plan to Discourage Players From Other
Lands Sincerity Of Air Comedian.
BY PERCY HAMMOND.

ROGERS in bidding adisu to the air last Sunday night
w genial visitor both to the soitudes and to the busy
haunts OF men relieving through his acid and 1ovaI
observations such Sabbath nt alike the hermit
and the city chap When in the still evening the haowed day
sat with Leisure in the houses Mr. Rogers
myself who leads the rural we'll the metropolitan life
waited for him expecany in my room at the hum
Edison Times
farm snowballs Montauks bleak and icy point
seldom disappointed and shall
though his substitute Cohan Actor
that he write Nations
songs than nlay its plays or make its laws
Evening star., 1934-03-11

KARY PHILIPS. who has an
M important role with Jane
Vl Cowl In Sweet Bells JAM
1 i gled." which comes to the
Evening star., 1934-03-11
JeritZa In
New Opera

NJ ME. JER1TZA. the interna-
M tionally famous opera, con-
V cert and radio star, will ap-
1 L pear at the National The
Evening star., 1934-03-11

tYIARNER BROS Metropolitan The
w ater, which has inaugurated
new price and entertainment policy
that brings Dark Hazard" the First
National perturbation Of the Book OF
the Month novel as its first new price
entertainment. The Aim, which Is
based on the novel By w. r. Burnett.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23

ing properties 35 miles southwest OF
Nogales.
Since coming here almost four
years ago he has brought into the
district thousands and thousands OF
dollars for development of the
mines, in fact, he has probably been
instrumental III bringing IN during
that short period more outside cap
ital than any other man i'll this
community. He has made a great
success of the Victoria properties.
Nh. Buckeridge Is a Michigan
State College graduate. served as
Captain of Infantry during the
World War, and is active III civic
and athletic development Of the
community, in addition to being a
very busy man looking after the
Victoria mines.
He is an accountant, man OF
extraordinary ability, honorable and
trustworthy in every respect. He has
youth, yigor, fearlecsness, honesty
independence, and is an organizer OF
proven ability. Some years ago he
served as police commissioner OF
Port Huron, Mich, post that i'll
corporated the management OF
streets, light and health depart
ments.
If Nogales had more organizer.
and boosters of the caliber of Byron
Buckcridge this community wOulg
boom as never before in q very short
time. >
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
DINNER DANCE

Mac J. Hall will be host at q dim
ner-dance tonight at the Cavern
Cafe, complimentary to Mrs. Hall
and a party Of young women who
got back yesterday from an auto
mobile trip to Long Beach, Calleor-
MIA.
The guests of honor will be Miss
Reba Campbell and Miss Velma
Johnson. both of Oklahoma, and
Miss Madelyn Hall of Long Beach
Othor guests will be Mr.. and Mrs
Robert johnson Of the Big 6 Service
Station, and Mrs. Hall.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
MISS CARPENA WEDS

Miss Joseph he Carpena, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs A. Carpena, and
Ebert A. Dulfer. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex A. Dulfer Of San Fran
cisco. surprised their friends re-
Gently with their marriage in Yu-
ma. The couple left Nogales Monday
afternoon for San Francisco where
they will make their home. Mrs
Dulfer is an alumna Of Ramona
Convent in California and Mr.. Dull
fer was graduated from Santa Clara
University.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
A NEW GIRL

Mr.. and Mrs. James p KerSon,
102 Campillo street, Nogales, Son
ora, are the proud parents Of beau-
tiful seven and one half pound girl
named Constantine born at AIS
o'clock on the afternoon of June II
at St. Joseph's Hospital. DR.. E. c.
Houle was the attending physician
Mr.. Kerscn before her marriage
was Miss Aspasia Georgousis OF
Phoenix. Mr.. Kerson Is one OF the
owners Of the Cavern Cafe and Is
very busy man these days passing
out cigars to his many friends.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
A NEW SUPERVISOR

An eight pound boy was born st
8 o'clock yesterday morning at the
Fort Huachuca hospital to Super
visor and Mrs. John A. Jones. Both
mother and baby are doing nicely
and MI. Jones, who was in town yes
terday from his ranch in Parker
Canyon, was bubbling over with
happiness. The young man is the
second boy in the family.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
CARS FOR OFFICERS

Uncle Sam is q liberal old cuSS.
This week he bought and delivered
here II brand new Chevrolet sedanS
for the use of local customs officers.
A group picture Of the cars and Of
ficerS was taken Thursday along the
international line.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
PICNIC ON RIVER

Miss Ruby Pilgreen took about ID
children OH an all day picnic Tues
day out to Hannah 81 Cummings
picnic grounds on the river.
Watermelon. soda pop and Ice
cream were served. A good time was
reported by all.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
ON VACATION TRIPS

Due to the infantilc paralysis epi-
demic In Los Angeles, many of the
summer vacationists have gone to
various other places this season.
Among those absent from their us
ual Nogales haunts are Victor j.
Wager and family, Jack Lewis, Don
aid Owen and Charles McGimpsey
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
DIANA DANCE

The Club Diana held formal
dance at the Aztec Saturday The
hall was decorated with the colors
Of the club, red and white. On the
wall by the orchestra. the name
Diana was set in big red letters ov-
er a white background.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
FROM PHOENIX

Mrs. Maria Peter Georgousis and
son Milton Of the Busy Bee Cafe
Of Phoenix are spending two weeks
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Ker-
son of the Cavern Cafe, Nogales,
Sonora. Mrs. Georgousis is Mrs.
KercOn'S mother.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23

day afternoon for Phoenix on busi-
ness connected with the liquidation
Of the Nogales Building g. Loan
Association which recently went in
to receivership.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
A REAL BOOSTER

One of the real boosters and pub
lic-spir.ted citizens of the Nogales
district is Byron 3. Buckeridge,
president of the Victoria Mines, S.
A.. owning valuable free gold min
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
UNDERGOES OPERATION

Mrs. Malcolm G. Little, Jr., under
went an operation at st. Joseph's
Hospital Thursday afternoon. The
operation was performed by DR.. v.
A. Smoker Of Tucson, formerly of
Nogales.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
RETURN TO NOGALES

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Thompson
(Wilmoth Kelsey have returned to
Nocales after a several years stay
in California and are re4iding at
their apartments on Walnut street.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
CHILD CHRISTENED

Constantine Georgelos' young son
was christened in NogaleS, Arizona,
Saturday, followed by banquet. at
tended by 26 persons. at the Cavern
Cafe. George Chapralis is the child's
godfather.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
POND DRY FIRST
TIME IN q YEARS

For the first time in 27 years the
pond at Aqua zarca has gone dry
as result of the long drouth. Aqua
Zarca is located IL miles south of
Nogales.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23

Fred Hannah, Z. K. Cumming
James v. Robins and Superior Court
Judge Charles L. Hardy left Thurs.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
WEATHER

Maximum temperature the past
week was SO degrees Thursday, and
minimum, SO, Saturday.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23
BREAKS RIB

Charles Karns slipped at the
pumping plant Sunday and broke
rib
Nogales international., 1934-06-23

Joe Bracker lcft Thursday after
noon on a trip to Ocean Park.
Nogales international., 1934-06-23

SAM Braclser left Monday for
Los Angeles where his wife is i'll.
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
AIR CHIEF AIDED
CLOVER KIN

Paul Henderson, vice president
Of United Aircraft and Transport
Company, said yesterday he had
obtained job for Lloyd Glover. a
nephew Of w. I. Glover, Assistant
Postmaster General in the Hoover
administration, because the latter
had "a lot to do with air subsidy
contracts"
Testifying before the Black
Senate Air Mail Investigating
Committee, Henderson read a let
ter he sent to D. M. Shaffer, Of
the Transcontinental Air Tran
port Corporation on February 8,
1888, urging that Lloyd Glover
be employed by that firm and not
ing w. I. Glover'S connection with
the Post Office Department.
Asked by Chairman Black DJ,
Of Alabama, whether Lloyd Glover
got the job, Henderson said:
II presume he did,"
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
''The Astral Realm"
DR.. CUrtiSS' Lecture

DR.. F. Homer Curtiss will con-
tinue his series of spring lectures
in the ballroom of the Hotel Will
lard on Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock. The talk this week will
concern "The Lower Astral Realms,
Their Dangers and Advantages" I"
The public has welcomed the re-
turn of DR.. Curtiss from his recent
trip to Florida with renewed re-
sponse to these topics, which be-
come of vital interest to more and
more thinking people each year.
DR.. Curtiss was the only psychic
authority permitted to speak in
the Hall of Religion at the recent
Worlds Fair in Chicago. Since
retiring from academic work some
years ago, DR.. Curtiss has devoted
his entire time to the pursuit Of
psychic research. The Universal
Religious Foundation and the Or
der of Christian Mystics were or
ganized by him in this city a few
years ago and are now interna-
tional in scope. Millions of peo-
pie throughout the world have
read many of his books and are
today students of his school of ad-
vanced thought. His lectures are
beautifully illustrated with stere-
opticon slides, which he has spent
a great deal Of time in preparing.
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
MISS CLARKE
HITSPAY GUT

Freshmen" in Congress should
not presume to comment on
things, past, present or future.
And Representative Marion Clarke
(R.) of New York, who has served
all of two months, knows it.
Nevertheless, she has some
pretty definite ideas about the
failings Of the past session of Con-
gress and about what the present
session should do for future aid to
veterans.
And today she gave vent to her
feelings following House action on
the independent offices supply
bill.
Mrs. Clarke feels that If the last
session Of Congress had known Of
the billions and billions of dol
lars" that were going to be ex-
pended for recovery, they never
would have passed the economy
act, which took away "the pit
tances of the veterans and the
Government employees"
She said:
"The money saved from the
veterans and Government en-
plOyeS was just . drop in .
bucket compared with all the
billions and billions of dollars
we have spent for recovery.
"The very veterans whose
small pittanceS we have taken
are the ones who are now fill
ing up the relief rolls"
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
Substance Is Theme
For Science Sermon

Substance" is the subject Of
the .lesSon-sermon in all the
Churches of Christ, Scientist, to-
morrow. The Golden Text is
from Isaiah 1872: Behold, God
is my salvation: I will trust, and
not be afraid: for the Lord
Jehovah is my strength and my
song; he also is become my SAL
vation." Among the citations
which comprise the lesson-sermon
is the following from the Bible:
For I know the thoughts that
I think toward you, saith the
Lord, thoughts of peace, and not
Of evil, to give you an expected
end" Jeremiah 29:1D. The
lesson-sermon also includes the
following passage from the Chris
tian Science text book, Science
and Health with Key to the
Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy:
Gods thoughts are perfect and
eternal, are substance and life"
page 1861
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
V|RG|N|APASTOR
SPEAKS HERE
TOMORROW

DR.. H. g. Haney, pastor Of
the Battery Park Christian Church,
Richmond, Va. will preach Sum
day for DR.. Raphael H. Miller,
who was called to Kansas City
because Of the death of r. A.
Long, q universally loved member
of the Christian Church. Mr.. Long
was president of the American
Missionary Society, the Brother
hood Of the Disciples Of Christ
and president of the Christian
Board Of Publication.
Following the Thursday night
supper conference at the Ver.
mont Avenue building DR.. Miller
will conduct a pilgrimage to the
holy places Of Palestine, using
stereopticon slides. Those who do
not come for the dinner are in.
vited to the lecture at 1880 o'clock
which is free.
The Business Women's Guild
of the National City Christian
Church will met at $50 o'clock
Tuesday evening at the Vermont
Avenue building, Circle No. 5
will met at noon on Wednesday
at the home Of Mrs. H. T. Hills,
221 B Street. N. E. Mrs. I PEN
derry and Mrs. Brook HaineS are
assisting hoSteSSeS,
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
Church Announcements
NOTES OF THE CHURCHES

DIR. o. r. Blackwelder, pastor
of the Lutheran Church of the
Reformation, temporarily meet
ing in the Avenue Grand Theater,
645 Pennsylvania Ave. s. E., will
preach Sunday morning at II on
How to Keep Your Conscience
Clean"
Page NICK. EtchisOn, Religious
Work Director of the Y. M. C. A..
will be guest teacher at the
Vaughn Bible Glass of Calvary
Baptist Church Sunday morning.
George E. Harris, treasurer of
the District of Columbia Sunday
School Association will speak to
the teachers and officers of CO.
lumbia Heights Christian Church
on Tuesday evening.
DIR. r. Y. Nicholson, pastor Of
the Rhode Island Avenue M. E.
Church will give the Lenten
address for the Woodward School
on Tuesday morning at ten-thirty.
HyattSviIle Baptist Church will
observe Mems Day Sunday at IL
a. m. DR.. H. w. o. Millington
will speak. The young people OF
the church will have charge Of
the Sunday evening service. The
subject for discussion will be
Visitation Evangelism"
DIR. Vernon N. Ridgely, minister
of the Calvary M. E. Church,
Fifteenth and Columbia Road
Northwest, will preach at the
morning service on "The Gospel
of Christ" and in the evening
an Oratorio-The Holy City by
A. R. Gaul will be presented.
Rev. ]. A. S. Cole, presiding
elder of the A. M. E. Church will
administer Holy Communion at
the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion
Church Sunday morning. Rev.
w. o. Darlington will preach at
7:45 p. m. on "The Problem Of
Right Living"
"What's the News?" will be the
sermon subject, Sunday at II a.
m. in the Georgetown Lutheran
Church by Rev. Harold E. Beatty,
pastor. Leo Snarr, will have
charge of the young peoples meet
ing at Z p. m. The usual Lenton
service will be held Thursday eve
ming, at 8 p. m.
The WOman's Presbyterial So
ciety, will meet on Friday morn
ing, at 10 a. m. in Covenant First
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
DEATH FREES
MRS. PURDY

Death yesterday closed the case
Of the Government against Mrs.
Mary Elizabeth Purdy, former
Washington society woman in
dicted with her husband, once a
doctor here, for defrauding a
wealthy widow out of $4,000.
Mrs. Purdy died yesterday in
Gallinger Hospital, where she had
been transferred two weeks ago
from the District Jail, where she
had been held prisoner since last
September.
Her husband, DR.. Frank L.
Purdy, is still in the jail waiting
trial on the joint indictment.
Prosecution Of the case was held
up by Mrs. Purdy'S illness. He
has pleaded not guilty to the
charge.
Arrested in Detroit, Mrs. Purdy
was brought to Washington on a
stretcher and has been held in
the Jail hospital ever since, until
her removal to Gallinger.
The Purdys were charged with
obtaining the money from Mrs.
Florence Means Kay. of the 1900
block of Mintwood Place N. w.,
telling her the money was to be
used in obtaining possession Of
a chest of gold containing $780,
600, which they offered to share
with her.
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
XaR;s Bulldog
Gone; HARVARD
Suspected

BOSTON, March II O.S).
The Harvard Lampoon, Harvard
undergraduate publication, is
hanging it's head in shame-or
trying to conceal a very amused
grin.
It's because the Harvard A. A..
has discovered that Handsome
Dan, II, Yale's bulldog mascot, Is
somewhere near the precincts OF
the yard, and the Lampoon editors
must once more assume their old
role of know-nothings.
Officially, the Lampoon staff
insists to a man that it never even
heard of Handsome Dan, or that
he disappeared from TompkinS
House at Yale where some Har-
ward swimmers slept last Saturday
night.
But Frank A. Ryan, the H. A.
AS handout man, is quite positive
about Dan. So positive, in fact,
that he sent a wire to Malcolm
Farmer, Yale's athletic director,
today, informing him that Dan
was in Cambridge, that he was re-
ceiving the best Of care, and that
he would be returned to his proper
home soon.
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
SAFE AND SOUND
| IS MONUMENT

Reports that the Washington
Monument is unsafe are abso-
lutely false, it was stated today by
u. l.. Nagle, engineer of the Ma
tdonal Park Service, who has just
completed a survey.
In a report submitted to Arno
B. Cammerer, director of the SER
vice, Mr.. Nagle declared that the
Monument is Structurally sound.
The crumbling of the marble is
not found above the 150-foot level,
he said. One of the chief prob
lens is that of condensation in,
side the shaft. This can be solved
by installation of a heating plant,
Mr.. Nagle said.
The PWA recently allotted $780,
900 for repair Of the Monument.
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
DRAMA
TOMORROWAT
CATHEDRAL

The sacred cantata, "Olivet to
Calvary" by J. H. Maunder, will
be rendered by the Washington
Cathedral choir of men and boys
under the direction of Edgar
Priest at the evensong service to-
morrow afternoon, beginning at
4 o'clock. The Bishop of Wash
ington, the Rt. Rev. James E.
Freeman, DID,, LID, will make
an address between the first and
second portions of this choral
work appropriate to the Lenten
season. 1t has attracted large
congregations when rendered by
the Cathedral choir in previous
years. The Cantata will be re-
peated on Wednesday evening at
8 o'clock in st. Andrews Church
New Hampshire Avenue and v
Streets Northwest.
The Rev. G. Freeland Peter,
DID,, canon and chancellor of the
Cathedral, will deliver the sermon
at the service of morning prayer
and Holy Communion in the
great choir at II a. m. The serv-
ices for Passion Sunday will also
include the celebration of the
Holy Communion in the Bethle-
hem Chapel at 1880 a. m.
Bishop Freeman will be the
special monday preacher at
Epiphany Church, 1917 G ST.,
from Monday to Thursday during
Holy Week. He will conduct the
three-hour or Passion Service in
the great choir of the Cathedral
on Good Friday.
Canon Peter will deliver a series
of addresses at evensong in the
chapel of st. Mary during Holy
Week on the subject The Sig
nificance of the Day in Our
Lords Life and Ministry"
The Washington times., 1934-03-17
10000 SEEKING
TYPIST EXAM
MUST WAIT u
BY DUNCAN FORSYTH

ny OONNEAN EVNS H
Civil service examinations are
halted for the present because of
shortage of printing funds at
the Civil Service Commission, and
among the examinations held up
= the stenographer-typist test, for
which some 10000 applications
were received.
The Commission not only can
not advertise any more examina-
lions at this time, but it is un-
able to go through with those
already prepared for. The finan-
Cial situation has been growing
more acute there for some time,
and now it is necessary to halt the
program of building up eligibility
lists until more money can be OBJ
tanned.
Typist Test Waits
The largest examination al
fected is that for stenographer-
typist, which created a national
furore when it was first an
nounced because the maximum
age limit was set at 40 years.
After numerous protests, the Com
mission extended the time for re-
ceiving applications and permitted
applicants up to So years OF age 10
compete. About 10 per cent OF
the total applicants were in TINS
higher age class.
Although the examination was
announced last fall, it never mas
been given.
During the early part Of the
present fiscal year the Commission
gave many more examinations
than it had offered at any time IN
recent years, as a result OF expert
advice that this was a good tlme
to build up it's eligibility lists for
various positions.
New Lists Needed
DR.. Lewis Merriam, Of the Brook
ings Institution, pointed out after
q survey of the Commission, that
its lists were for the most part
approaching the category OF an
tiques, and that the more desira-
bic candidates on them already
had received appointments or were
no longer in the market. AS a
result of his recommendations, an
extensive program was launched
for building up these lists through
giving examinations for the var
ious Jobs in which vacancies might
develop in the near future.
The number Of candidates for
Jobs in the examinations offered
was enormously larger than in
former years. DR.. Merriam pointed
out that in time of business
Slackness it would be possible to
get highly qualified persons for
the Government service when, un-
der normal conditions, they would
not wish to enter it.