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The Washington times., 1934-08-21
Behind the Quota
He cleared his

BehIn0 the QuOTa
Gentlemen" he said, "it is
my painful duty to tell you that
we are not extending ourselves
to the utmost. We are behind
our quota for the month of Au-
gust"
Behind the quota! Horrible
words! The statesmen shifted
uncomfortably.
"Yes," Mr.. Griffenplotz went
on, unless we do something and
see that every man is on his
toes every moment of the day,
there are going to be some radi-
cal changes around here. I
don't want to start the day with
bad news-but I cannot help
myself.
"You are not children. You
are men Of the world, each and
everyone Of you. You have dedi.
Gated yourselves to the service
of the customers of this great
and powerful institution. You
have pledged yourselves to sup
port the policies of P. c. FliXby,
the great president of our grand
concern.
"And what has happened? I
repeat, what has happened? We
have fallen behind our quota!"
He removed his glasses and
wiped them again. He seemed
to be on the verge of tears.
Then he shook himself and
spoke calmly, as though by a
terrific effort.
Gentlemen" he continued in
a lower voice, Il, myself, saw
P. C. Flixby yesterday after
noon. I was heartbroken by the
showing Of the furniture depart
ment this month, and I took it
upon myself to ask the great
P. C.'S advice.
'He was wonderful to me.
Very wonderful. 'Griffenplotz,'
he said, the only thing I can
tell you is to put more life into
your statesmen. Have them on
their toes every minute of the
day. Make them feel that,
every time they make a sale,
they are helping not only our
glorious department store-but
the President of the United
States as well. That's all can
tell you, Griffenplotz. Good
day."
Mr.. Griffenplotz sighed.
Beautiful words, gentlemen.
Lovely, soul-stirring words. We
must carry them with us at all
times, and profit by them. We
must be on our toeS-all of us!
We must satisfy the customer
by diligent application. We
must"
Off to one side the elevator
door swung open. A dignified,
elderly woman stepped out. It
was, according to George G. Le-
Boff, the first customer of the
day. Mr.. Griffenplotz nodded
hastily.
II am going to show you gen.
tlemen exactly what I mean. I,
myself, will handle this custo-
mer personally. I am going to
make her feel that her problem
is my problem. Watch me, gen.
tlemen. Watch me-and learn"
Mr.: Griffenplotz stepped for
ward and bowed low. The other
The Washington times., 1934-08-21

Robert Gleckler is family puz-
zled about the Hollywood Theater
marquee, which reads: THE Man
With Two Faces" and selected
shorts.
The Washington times., 1934-08-21
Skater to Screen

Paul Gerrits, who roller skated
his way into Broadway'S Murder
at the Vanities," has arrived in
Hollywood under contract to Para
mount,
The Washington times., 1934-08-21
SaIesmanship

It was shortly before a. m. in one of the local
department stores. Mr. Griffenpotz, head of the
furniture department, adjusted his glasses and
looked at the six men who were grouped about him.
10 cloorod his thr0a+
The Washington times., 1934-08-21
HOT 9: :: :: From
HOLLYWOOD!
From
Bv JIMMY STARR

HOLLYWOOD Aug 21.-Helo! With today's revelation
that fake screen operators have switched their designs
from gaga movesruck country girls to children Hollywood
was up in the phoney picture test rackets ourshng
again.
The Washington times., 1934-08-21
Macs Novels Gain

Mae West, novelist. as we'll as
writer and actress. has authored
two books which today rank as
best sellers.
The Washington times., 1934-08-21

Several of these players have ap-
peared in previous Roadside pro-
ductionS.
The Roadside Theater will 60
on the air again this Wednesday
night, when WMAL will pick up
THE Drunkard, or the Fallen
Saved" from the stage of the
theater at 1915 p. m, continuing
until the final curtain.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05

Patronize manufacturers using the
union label and keep trade unionists
employed.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
ELMER DAVIDSON
MUNICIPAL JUDGE

Elmer Davidson was named Hamil-
tons new municipal court judge by
Governor George White, Monday of
this week. He fills the vacancy in the
position caused by the death of the
late Judge Alphonse j. Pater. His
term of office extends until January
1, 1886. The next election for munici-
pal court judge will be held in No
vember, 1885.
Mr.. Davidson will be the youngest
municipal court Judge the city has
had at any time, and one of the very
youngest to fill such position in the
state of Ohio. Davidson can well say
he is self-made. He has worked his
way up from the time he was mere
kid, first newsy, office boy and so on
to the high position he now enters.
He is one of Hamilton's most popular
young attorneys, and his appointment
to the city's municipal court judgeship
is source of qualification to hoso
of friends and acquaintances, all of
whom wish him every success in the
position.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
HOOVER CLEANER
ON DE- LUXE TRAIN

The Burlington railroads new
stainless-steel, stream lined, Diesel
powered Zephyr train, which is on ex-
hibiticn at the Century of Progress
Exposition, made record trip from
Denver, Colo, to the fair at Chicago
in thirteen hours at an average speed
of seventy-eight miles per hour The
train is thickly carpeted in all pas
senger compartments, and equipped
with the latest in every respect. The
Hoover Electric Cleaner, manufacture
ed by the Hoover Company, North
Canton, Ohio, was chosen by the rail
way company to keep the carpets in
perfect condition. This cleaning de-
vice has been in service on the de
luxe train since it's dedication in
Philadelphia.
George Campbell, Pullman porter ir
charge of the comfortably appointed
Zephyr lounge, has placed his wide
smiled approval on the Hoover, de-
claring that it lives up to all the
claims made for it.
The Hoover Company is occupying
the same exhibit space this year as in
1888, and its display is again proving
to be a great attraction for sightseers
at the worlds exposition.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
CHARLES D, KERN
HEADS CR0CERS

The Hamilton Grocers' and Meat
Dealers Association has new leader,
Charles D. Kern. Mr. Kern was elect
ed president to fill the unexpired term
of John Geiser, Jr. This action was
taken by the association at its last
meeting in Grocers' hall, Third street
and Maple avenue. Mr.. Geiser auto
matically retired when he recently
sold out his business. Another va
cancy in the official family of the as
sociation was that of vice president,
caused by the resignation Of Sylvan
Privette. Carl Ebbinger was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy.
AS president, Mr.. Kern becomes a
member of the advisory board of the
home repairs and modernization pro-
gram as part of the federal housing
act here.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
STATEMENT

Of ownership, management, etc., OF
The Butler County Press, published
weekly at Hamilton, Ohio, required by
the act of August "a, 1912.
That the names and addresses of
the publishers, editors, managing edi-
tor and business managers are
Publishers: Edward E. Weiss and
John F. Mayer, Hamilton, Ohio.
Managing Editor: Fred w. Grad
olph, Hamilton, Ohio.
Business Managers: Edward E.
Weiss and John F. Mayer, Hamilton,
Ohio.
That the known bondholders, mort
gagee and other security holders own
ing or holding l per cent or more of
total amount of bonds, mortgages or
other securities are: None.
The Butler County Press,
Fred w. Gradolph, Editor.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of September, 1884.
C. M. YOUNG, JR.
Notary Public of Butler County, Ohio.
(My commission expires February
9, 1935.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
BLAUVELT HEADS
new CROTT0 CLUB

At meeting held last Thursday
night at the Masonic temple on High
street, thirty-five prophets assembled
and formed the Hamilton Grotto Club.
The election for first officers of the
club resulted as follows: Roland G.
Blauvelt, president; Nick A. Craw-
ford, vice president; Harry A Kurs,
treasurer; Walter Hoffmeister, Sec
retary, and David M. Silver, sergeant
alarms.
The club will meet each month on
the third Thursday at the Masonic
temple.
Arrangements were made for the
prophets to attend the regular meet
ing of Oola-Kahn Grotto, Cincinnati,
Wednesday of this week, and at which
time large number of Hamilton can
didates were welcomed by Oola-Kahn
and two Hamilton prophets, Henry A.
Kurs and Nick A. Crawford, received
silver life certificates.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
CLARENCE BROWN
HERE FRIDAY

This Friday evening will mark the
formal opening of the republican cam
paign with mass meeting to be held
in the B. P. o. Elks' temple auditor
ium. Clarence Brown, republican
nominee for Ohio governor, will be the
principal speaker. Clinton Egbert, ex-
ecutive committee chairman, announc-
es that Howard Heald, Of Dayton, can
didate for congress from this district,
and other speakers of prominence will
also be heard.
Republican candidates for Butler
county Offices will be introduced, and
some will make brief talks. The
meeting is scheduled to begin at
eight o'clock and everybody is in
vited to attend.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
TRUCK DRIVERS
VOTE STRIKE

Boston.-Truck Drivers Local I'm
ion No. 25 has voted unanimously to
go on strike to seek enforcement of
an arbitration decision arranged by
the New England Regional Labor
Board. Date and other details Of the
strike were left in the hands of the
executive board. The union has 1900
members.
The strike would affect every truck
ing firm in greater Boston where the
managements refused to sign con-
tract containing terms of working con-
ditions arranged by Judge John J..
Burns, chairman of the New England
Regional Labor Board. The Judge,
who was reviewing authority of an
arbitration decision recently announc-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and La
Dor Council met Tuesday night in reg
ular session, with large attendance
President Chas. Hosea presided.
The credentials of James Solomon
and Henry Evans, to represent Bar
tenders Local No. 169, were read, re
ceived and delegates seated.
The credentials of Andy 10th anc
Walter Foster, to represent Roofers
Local No. 100, were read, received ant
delegates seated.
A communication was read from
William Green, president of the A
F. of L., in which he states that the
executive council of that body, at its
recent meeting, gave special considera
ton to the reported activities of the
communistic groups in different sec
tions of our country. These reports
Indicate that the communists are com
plying with instructions from the Rus
sian Third Internationale to "bort
from within" the organizations of la
Dor. These communistic groups be
came increasingly active Immediately
following the recognition of Sovie'
Russia by our government.
The A. F. of L. is engaged in pro
e \ L -
terment.
Communism is engaged in advanc
ing purely political measures ant
world revolution.
Again he urges that the organiza
tions of labor take decisive and dras
tic action to expel from membership
therein every known proven commu
mist and propagandist.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
Unique Vicks Formula Is
Now Aiding Millions In
Preventing Many Colds

Va-tro-nol Is powerful yet abso..
Iutely safe-for both children ana
adults. It has been clinically tested
by physicians-andp proved IN every
day home use by millions.
Mote: The remarkable success OF
VickS Drops-for nose and throat
has brought scores OF limitations.
The trademark Va-tro-nol IS your
protection in getting this exclusive
Vicks formula Always ask Tor VtckS
-tr0-n0l. Now in two generous
sizes soc and 50c)
Va-t-o-nol and its companion
product. Vicks VapoRub (the mod
ern external treatment for coldS)
| form the basis OF Vicks Plan for
better Control of ColdSfully ex-
plained In each Vicks package.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
The communication as read was

The communication as read was
received.
Thomas ]. Donnelly, as secretary of
the Ohio State Federation of Labor
in a letter appeals to the affiliated
organizations to render assistance at
once to members of the A. F of l..
Agricultural Workers Union No.
1924, at McGuffy, Hardin county,
Ohio, who have been conducting a
strike in the onion fields in and about
McGuffy against child labor, fright
fully low wages and deplorable liv-
ing and moral conditions. The polit-
ical set-up in Hardin county repre-
sents the onion field owners rather
than the workers. A number Of their
members are in the county jail charg-
ed with various alleged crimes. La
bor of Ohio should do something to
help them have proper legal counsel.
Donnelly visited the onion fields and
knows what the onion workers are up
against. He further states that the
federation is not in position to rem
der assistance needed, and is there
fore appealing to the labor unions OF
Ohio to assist as much as possible.
On motion the letter was received
as read and $500 donated.
A communication was read from
!, Bieker & Son, local merchant tailors.
The letter states that they are now
connected with J. & L. Tailoring
Company of Baltimore, and are able
to make clothes to order and bearing
the union label. On motion the COM
! munication was received.
Stationary engineers reported that
they are taking in new members and
have doubled their membership in the
past year. This is an encouraging re-
port from the engineers.
Letter carriers reported their or
ganization in a healthy condition, and
in order to help the labor temple, will
donate to the council 10 cents pe'
month per member. Another good re-
port.
The milk and ice cream wagon drlv-
ers reported that the same firms are
unfair, and that a few more small
concerns have started to distribute
milk in the city. They are non-unior
and one of the routes has been started
bv a man who now holds steady
salaried position in one OF the large
factories. A complaint was also made
/ that certain union men are soliciting
for these non-union dairies.
The only dairies that are employing
union drivers are Frechtling's, Ham
llton Milk Co., McGreevy, Wehr anc
Highland Park.
!! Machinists reported in fair shape
and with little more work.
Metal polishers reported organlza
ton in good condition and their or
ganization is favorable to raising
funds for the temple.
Plasterers report few members
working.
Plumbers reported that they are
willing to abide by the majority II
helping the temple.
! The Woman's Union Label League
reported that they are increasing II
membership and stated that II umor
men would have their wives join the
league. there would be no need of 81
much arguing about purchasing unor
labeled goods from stores.
Delegates from the retail clerks re
ported that their union has many lad!
members. and that they will do thei1
H. yfNrac
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
GEO. KAPPEL

Practical all-round tailor, would like
to be favored with your patronage, for
Repairing, Altering, Cleaning, Press
ing, removing wearshine and Refining.
162 N. B Street. 1787-W. Will call for.
Give estimates and deliver.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05

vicks va-tro-nol, the unique aid in
preventing colds, Is now helping mil
lions of adults and children TO enjoy
greater freedom from colds.
Va-tro-nol Is especially designed
for nose and throat, where most
colds start. Va-tro-nol should be used
at that first sneeze or nasal rrlCa-
tion-just q few drops up each nos.
tril It's timely use helps TO prevent
many colds land to throw on coloS
In the early stages.
Where Irritation has led to g
clnreed-up nose Ca stuffy head cold
or nasal catarrh) pene-
trates deep into the nasal passages
reduces swollen membranes clears
away clogging mucus-brings com.
forting relief.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05

Also reported that the Wurlitzer store
continues to be open at all hours,
which is not fair to other stores. They
urge all trade unionists to ask for
a union clerk when making purchases.
Roofers report five men working.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-10-05
ENGINEERS MEET

The stationary engineers met in
regular session Monday evening at the
labor temple, and transacted routine
business. Two applications were re-
ceived and five candidates were elect
ed to membership.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23
Severin S Roof
Garden Opens
Outdoor Club

William H. Wells, Severein man
ager. announces the opening Of the
roof garden with dinner and dane
ing for the summer season.
This rendezvous received generous
acclaim in former years and is ex-
pected TO satisfy an urgent demand
for a cool, smart supper club in
downtown Indianapolis.
The roof garden is unique in that
the ballroom is bounded on two
sides with a spacious terrace. there
by providing the choice of dining
either in the open beneath the stars
or in the rooted Enclosure.
a border of subdued colored lights
lends charm and enhances the gala
effect of the improved decorative
scheme.
The service kitchen has under
gone complete Encouragement and
refurnishing and has been equipped
with a service bar complete in its
appointments.
Dance music will be provided by
the SEVERN Serenaders under the
direction Of Walter A. Jackson,
we'll known in local music circles. A
varied assortment Of singing and
dancing Will complete the program.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23
Shirley TEMPLE FILM RETAINED FOR SECOND WEEK At APOLLO
Fox TO Offer
New Type OF
Modern Film

Fox film will be the first motion
picture company to inaugurate its
1934-35 season with a pre-release
showing of The World Moves on"
at the Criterion theater. New York
City, Thursday. June IS. 1t will be
released throughout the country
shortly after its New York opening.
Madeleine Carroll and Franchot
Tone play the stellar roles as lovers
who survive the mad destruction of
conflicting forces in modern civil
ization, finding at the end that ony
spiritual values are sound and con-
slant.
The picture boasts a cast of tried
and popular performers, and has
been endowed with lavish and spec
tacular production.
Among the supporting players are
Louise Dresser, Raul Roulien. Sieg-
fried Runtann, Reginald Denny.
Dudley Digges, Brenda Fowler,
Lumsden Hare, Frank Moran, Step
| in Fetchit, Ferdinand Schumann~
Heink. and score Of others.
The film. a Winfield Sheehan pro-
duction, was directed by John Ford
who will BIZ remembered for -Four
Sons" pilgrimage" and more re-
Gently The Lost Patrol Reginald
Berkeley, who adapted Noel Cow
ards "Cavalcade" for Fox, wrote
the original screen play.
The Fox Film Corporation has
leased the Criterion theater for the
run of the picture which is expected
to be one of the outstanding pro-
auctions of the year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23

and business matters peculiar to
stars. Brisson has a piano in his
room, but seldom has time to play
it. Crosby has a shortWave radio
and a photograph, and one or the
other is in almost constant use.
Carole Lombards room is the stu
dio hangout. Cooper, Crosby, Oakie,
Banton-somebody always is visiting
Carole, and usually there are a
dozen people there at once. When
Carole is working, her secretary
companion, Madeline Fields, is in
charge, and the door always is open
Cary Grant doesn't spend much
time in his room. His secretary
keeps the place rigidly in order
Cary dresses and makes up there
lounges during his lunch hour
without dropping ashes on the
floor but otherwise is seldom
around.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23
Dog and Pony
Show Is Ripple
Park Feature

Monte Beehler's Dog and Pony
Circus will be the feature attrac-
til this afternoon and tonight at
Broad Ripple park. The circus is
composed of several acts of trained
dogs and ponies and will appear
in the park also tomorrow after
noon and night.
Tomorrow afternoon, the Broad
Ripple pool will present the Worlds
Fair champion log rollers. The art
of log rolling originated IN the
lumber camps where lumberjacks
rode logs which we're floating in the
rivers.
The object in log rolling is to
unbaIance the other person on the
log so that he will fall into the
water. The exhibition will be staged
in the pool in front Of the grand
stand.
Arno Wade, pool life guard, will
do some of the burlesque dives into
the pool for which he is becoming
famous, as a part of the afternoon
water show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23
Paul Lukas
Starred in
Lyric Film
Baer- Camera Fight Also
Featured on This
Weeks Bill.

Two unusual attractions comprise
the Lyric theater's screen fare for
the current week. They are AT
fairs of a Gentleman, a romantic
mystery drama starring Paul Lukas
and Leila Hyams, supported by a
big cast of favorite players, and the
official motion pictures of the Baer-
Camera worlds heavyweight cham
pionship boxing contest.
Affairs of Gentleman" presents
the suave and polished Lukas in the
role of a famous author who has
affairs with not less than a half
dozen beautiful women. and who
engages in the dangerous practice
of making each romantic adventure
the basis of a new book
That such a practice would serve
to create enemies is only natural,
and so, when the literary Don Juan
is found dead in his apartment un-
der mysterious circumstances each
of the women to whom he has made
love is suspected of being impli-
Gated.
Several jealous rivals and an
assorted group of others including a
publisher, a butler, and a secretary
are subjected to police scrutiny as
the plot unfOlds, but the solution of
the mystery provides the picture
with a most surprising climax.
LukaS and Miss HyamS have the
support of such popular screen
players as Patricia Ellis, Phillip
Reed, Onslow Stevens, Dorothy
Burgess, Lillian Bond, Joyce Comp
ton, Dorothy Libaire, Richard earle,
Sarah Hadden and others. Directed
by Edwin L. Marin, Affairs Of a
Gentleman" was adapted from the
stage play, Women in His Life" by
Edith and Edward Ellis.
The Baer-CaLnera fight pictures
provide spectators with a ringside
view of the most spectaculr prize
ring encounter in a decade.
AL the drama and thrills that de-
velOped during the eleven hectic
rounds Of the fight IN which Max
Baer, the California Lothario, won
the championship from the gi-
gantic italian, Primo Camera. are
reproduced in every detail.
The fight pictures are being
shown exclusively at the Lyric.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-23

What's a dressing room for? That
depends upon the star. Some use
them strictly for dressing. Some
use them for resting places, some
for entertaining, some for business
and some for clubrooms.
Sylvia Sidney and Gary Cooper,
who occupy rooms at opposite ends
of Paramount's dressing room build
ing-No. 101 and No. 122 respectively
are among those who use their
rooms for dressing quarters only.
This is particularly true of Coop
err, who dons his linen suits for
Now and Forever" there in the
morning. and removes them at
night, and nothing more.
w. c. Fields and Jack Oakie,
neighbors in 1O4 and los are lin"
most of the time. Fields not only
dresses and makes up there, but
eats lunch, sleeps, takes showers
and has rubdowns at the hands Of
husky trainer.
Oakie uses his quarters for
lounging and entertaining room. He