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The Washington times., 1935-01-12

discover real talents he have They're much more
take him at his apparent Valuaton and TURN MIN
down at the start.
On the other hand well-tmed bluff may work wonders
provided of that the can make good after
ward. I dozen prominent film players today
who won their first real chance by adroit buffing.
Naturally they had ability we'll they could not have
progressed beyond the first STAGE but the start is every
thing.
Perhaps can give concrete example of this from
my experience.
About five years ago I was a pretty much unknown
juvenile Broadway of the hundreds who
various stock company engagements and road show
experience and who casusally known by sight to
few New York producers but whose names didn't mean
thing to the public
Through friend learned that they looking for
juvenile lead to play fairly important part with Helen
Morgan in "Sweet Adene and luckily got the early
enough to beat of my rivals to the theaer. The
producer looked critically, and wanted to know
what experience I'd had.
Gets First Break by Bluff
Gliby ratified off the of the different shows
I'd been in and other producers I'd worked for. He
grunted and finally said he's give the role. was
tcked DEATH for the first real break" that had
my way. And then afterthought, he hit
below the belt by saying: "You play the piano. OF
course?"
As it happened didn't know note from another.
taken piano lessons for about two weeks during my
boyhood and they constituted my entire musical education
stunned for the coveted role glmmerng away,
and save it 1 bluffed.
The one thing remembered from those few lessons
of chord progression that didn't anything but
sounded swell So 1 stroled to the piano. sat down
with flourish and through those chords. 1t took
possibly 20 seconds and all the time kept wondering what
earth I'd do if he asked to play something ese But
ddn have worry. AS hit the last chord the producer
grunted again: Ats all right. Come back at 10 in the
morning for rehearsals.''
saved temporarily at least Then scurried around
till the musical director and learned that part of
my role to play accompaniment for of Miss Nor
gans songs didn't have to play all of just the open
ing bars and after that the theate orchestra would pick
up the accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
Don't Be a Shrinking Violet,
Blow Your Own Horn, He
Advises Beginners

This is the thtyirst in series of personal letters
from HoHy1Oood celebrities to Andrew r. Kelley Motion
Picture Editor of The Washington Times. Another qOil
appear IN this section neat Saturday.
The Washington times., 1935-01-12
DEAR ANDY KELLEY:

DEAR ANDY KELLEY:
It little presumptuous for to be giving any
advice regarding in pictures for in my opt
misc moments can't claim to have reached the heights
myself.
But I've had a career that embraces everything from
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
HAY GROWERS
ASSOCIATION
REAL ASSET

An important development has
been the formation of a cooperative
marketing association known as the
Imperial Hay Growers association.
This not only has taken from grow
remembers the worry over collec-
tons, but has widely extended mar
kets. 1t has also, by its contact with
the government, been able to refin-
ance its growers through the heavy
production period, allowing them
the opportunity to store hay against
the winter demand with higher pri-
ces. BY its stabilizing influence it
unquestionably has raised the going
price to members and non members.
Both these developments have
tended to make growers look to al
falfa hay production as good busi-
ness for Imperial valley ranches. II
has taken the haphazardness out OF
the industry and put 1t on par
with the more permanent crops. Hi
therto the production of alfalfa
was considered something of nec-
essity to prepare soil for the more
speculatice crops of vegetables and
melons. Now it is distinctly a busi-
ness of its own.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Winter Couering
For Tomatoes

For sheer popularity tomatoes
take the lead. particularly Imper-
ial Valleys, which open up as If by
magic all the delights of the sum-
mer garden. When markets lack in
terest and spring is beginning to
crave change, then the tomato
season is suddenly at hand with I'M
perial Valleys offerings.
These have been grown through
the winter months under specially
devised protectors cleverly made of
arrow weed intertwined with paper.
Each tomato plant has its individ-
ual compartment where it sets in
the sun until Jack Frost can play
no more tricks. Then the protectors
are removed and full freedom is
given them to grow and produce.
A new thermal district has been
discovered on the slopes of the Cho-
colate mountains looking toNNd the
Salton Sea on the NORTH side of the
valley. Here under cover actual
midwinter tomatoes are being pro-
ouced which go to market by the
new year.
This seems to turn the producing
calendar topSy turvy, but that ap-
pears to be Imperial valleys spe-
cial privilege. Like magician there
is something continuously new up
her sleeve and this is only the lat
est trick.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Southern Sierros =.
Identified With
Valleys GrouDth

Light and power for Imperial VAL
ley homes and industries are sup
Piled by the Southern SierraS Pow
er company. an institution which
has become identified with the de-
velopment and progress of the val
ley for many years past. It's distri-
button system includes all the cities
of the valley and most of the rural
area as well.
Preservation OF youthful eyesight
by proper lighting facilities is
stressed by this company which Of
fers the services of one of its ex-
perts to advise parents on the man
ner in which their homes should be
lighted In order that growing child
rem may receive the greatest bene-
fit.
Reading or studying in poor light
causes eyestrain which in later
years will have AlsaNrous results in
impairing vision, it is pointed out,
and for that reason If for none other
parents should take the greatest
care that their homes are properly
and adequately lighted.
In addition to supplying light
and power to the valley this COM
pany carries, the Westinghouse line
OF electric refrigerators, stoves and
other appliances. This is the elec-
trical age both for industry and the
home particularly In Imperial VAL
ley homes SO equipped are made
more liveable for the warm summer
months.
Make your home more honey with
electricity and by proper lighting
is the invitation extended by this
company and visitors to the fair
will be able to receive fullest infor-
nation as to how this might be
done in the eSiest manner at the
Southern Sierras booth In the ex-
hibits building.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Valley Poultry
Industry Plans
On Large Scale

Chickens by the acre are a real
ity IN Imperial Valley, there being
some operators in the Holtyille
area who actually plan on an acre
age basis. Such poultrymen bring
in baby chicks by the thousands in
May. distribute them 10 various
fireless brooders scattered over 40
or more acres. and raise them to
maturity in the midst of the same
fields. Shades are provided, roosts
and nests furnished, water. mashes
and grains supplied and chickens
allowed to wander at will over the
fields from their open air compart-
ments. Old Sol and the mild cli-
mate are depended upon to provide
comfort.
This method represents an ex-
treme dependence upon the warmth
of the desert section. Some poultry
keepers erect mere shelters and still
others provide all of the usual poul-
try equipment for their flocks.
Altogether there are some 200.0
chickens in Imperial Valley. a great
share of them owned by ranchers
who raise chickens along with their
other activities as matter of
course. A comparatively few people
make poultry their main interest
although there / growing num-
Der of poultry keepers exclusively
interested in this business. Their
commercial flocks run from $500 to
10000.
On ranches interested primarily
in egg production White Leghorns
are favored. Rhode Island Reds,
White and Barred Rocks are large
ly raised for dual-purpose birds and
are seen in the breeding flocks sup
plying hatchery eggs. These flocks
are culled for production, blood
tested against diseases and accred-
tied. The eggs are sold to the FL
Centre hatchery which buys only
eggs from accredited chickens, and
thus helps to raise the standard of
birds in the Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
GREAT INLAND HIGHWAY TO HAVE
SOUTHERN TERMINUS IN Ell CENTRIC

Tying in with the Imperial High
way. and eventually giving this
section a new route to the northern
part of the state, is the "Great
Inland Highway shown on the
accompanying map, starting at Sac
ramento and continuing south to El
Centre where it connects with High
way No. 80 for the east.
Although not great deal has
been heard of this highway in the
valley, it has been given splendid
support by the cities along its route,
the only incomplete portions at
present being a small stretch be-
tween Pomona and Corona, and of
course the Imperial Valley sector
of the Imperial Highway.
This latter sector, traversing the
country from Elsinore, through
Temecula, Warmers Ranch and
Vallecitos. when it has been i'm
proved will give the valley a new
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Central Billiard
PorIors Center
OF Recreation

El Centro's sports headquarters
are located at 521 Main street.-The
Central Billiard parlors. Here can
DC obtained the latest information
on sporting events throughout the
country by special wire.
Racing. boxing, baseball, football,
basketball and other sporting
events, all in their proper season
are followed here and returns from
each are received with accuracy
and speed.
Billiard and pool enthusiasts will
here find pleasant surroundings
amid which they may play their
favorite games and meet with
friends. A well-regulated card
room is also available for others
who wish to spend some idle hours.
A well-stocked cellar provides
liquid refreshments for players and
visitors alike and lunch room In
connection is prepared to serve
meals at a moment's Is notice.
This establishment has long en-
ioyed a growing clientele and its
proprietors extend further inyi
tation to fair visitors to spend some
time with them.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Fine Food Ready
At Sh e ruUoodps

Good, we'll cooked food in pleas
ant surroundings is the ideal at
which all cafe owners aim and the
ideal which Sherwood IS cafe has
achieved.
In a modern well equipped build
ing tempting foods in season are
available well cooked and of the
finest quality. Delicious meals may
be chosen and the price limit is
reasonable enough to suit all.
There is a well fitted lunch coun-
ter for those who wish it, and at
tractive tables and booths for those
who have more leisure for their
meals. Courteous and efficient SER
vice is assured and makes Sher-
wood IS pleasant place in which to
enjoy meals.
During fair week, as at all times,
Sherwoods invites Ell Centrans to
patronize the cafe.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Desert Pride Best
In Potato Chips

Some one of the days the Desert
Pride potato chip makers are going
to have big surprise. A certain par
ty, particularly well known to the
editor of The Press. is going to go
into their plant and eat them COM
pletely out of stock.
1t happens that this fellow has a
terrible weakness for potato chips.
He will pass up any other kind of
food, fish, dainty or desert for po-
tato chips. and has sampled various
brands from Maine 10 California,
finding none that can even COM
pare with the Desert Pride brand.
This particular fellow looks with
deep suspicion on anyone who
doesn't like potato chips, and even
if it were a very close relation who
happened to turn down the Desert
Pride brand, there might be some
shooting.
Potato chps is swellist and the
Desert Pride brand is the swellest.
They can be seen in the process OF
cooking at the plant on Eighth
street near Main. -
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06

An exhibit OF farm machinery will
be included IN the farm and home
exposition at Selma. Fresno coun-
". March 7-9.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Firm viii ShoD
House-On-W

Whiting-Mead's display at the
fair is certain to be one of the most
popular for 1t will have the famous
advertising display automobile,
which has already attracted SO much
attention.
This miniature house ON wheels
will feature nine major lines of
high quality building materials
which may be secured for extraor-
dinarily low prices.
These building essentials are elec-
trio fixtures, hardware, paints, roof
ing, wall board, sash and doors,
plumbing, cement and plaster, lum-
ber.
Everything essential for building
is to be featured here and the min
iature house will represent the very
latest ideas in building.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
HuIse.Anderson
Offer Famous
'CaterpilIars'

In a county devoted as Is Imper-
ial Valley to the farming industry,
| proper equipment to aid in the de-
velopment of the land is of the ut
most Importance.
For many years the Hulse-Ander-
son company has specialized in sup
plying this equipment to the ranch
ers of the valley. This company
handles exclusively the world-re-
nowned Caterpillar trac tor,
which has proven its worth conclus-
lively to ranchers in this county.
Caterpillar Diesel tractors are
able to maintain their load for long
periods of continuous operation
without any drop in power and
handle variable loads with a quick
ness under the frequent load chang
es that are encountered in tractor
operation to the satisfaction of the
many ranchers who have used this
machine in past years.
II is particularly pointed out that
the Caterpillar diesel handled by
the Htilse- Anderson company is
most economical In operation AID
in this respect matches the records
set in previous years by other Cat
erpillar products.
Specializing in this Caterpillar
tractor the Hulse- Anderson COM
pany with its headquarters in Ell
Centre maintains the only "Cater-
pillar" parts service in either I'm
perial or Yuma counties. This is
for the greater convenience of the
many ranchers who are depending
so greatly on these machines.
The Hulse- Anderson tractor and
equipment company invites all fair
visitors to make their headquarters
in the Ell Centro store and at the
booth in the exhibits building on
the fair grounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06

direct line to the coast which is
certain to prove popular with val
ley residents.
To many residents here the coun-
try through which the road is eyen-
tually to be routed. Is complete
mystery as unknown as the trails of
the Sahara Desert, yet there Is no
more scenic section In all OF Cali
fornia than the country around
Temecula and Elsinore and down
through the route of the old Butter
field stages.
The "Great Inland Highway"
branches off in two ways at Te,ne-
cula, one route going to San Diego
and the other TO the valley. It
parallels the coast route for much
of the way, and eventually will be
brought to the same state of per-
lection that has made the coast
route famous, not only to Califor-
mans but to visitors from all parts
of the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Many Attracted By
Desert FIolDers

Thousands OF motorists are at
tracted to the desert area sur
rounding Imperial Valley during
March and April each year when
the desert wild flowers are in bios
som.
Desert lilies are regarded by many
as the most exquisite of the many
varieties. The wild primrose grows
in many places, and some parts OF
the desert are carpeted with pur-
pie verbenas. The ocotillo and 9TH
er varieties of cactus also produce
a beautiful blossom.
Strict laws prevent the picking
of a majority Of the desert flowers
and shribs-and thus insure their
presence in increasing numbers each
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Products Of Dairy
To DrotD Attention

Dairy products at the fair, as in
former years, viii be handled in a
separate department. known as De-
partment c. with Walter G. Mac
Donald as superintendent and DR..
8. F. Lofer AS assistant.
Prizes will be offered for factory
made cheese, including cottage
cheese. whole milk Mexican cheese
and skiin-milk Mexican cheese: for
milk and cream in various grades.
with much attention being paid
TO the valleys dairy industry. be-
cause of tho {. b. eradication can-
paign conducted here last summer
and The establishment Of the MIX
Institute. dairynen are planning TO
put on the finest display in the his
tory OF the fair
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
TUo Asparagus
Crops In Year

Another two-season crop is sspar-
agus which, like the pea, is among
the aristocrats. It travels to market
in specially designed crates padded
with damp moss to keep it fresh
and crisp. Nowhere else in the Uni
ted States has it been found feasible
10 grow two crops. Under Imperial
Valleys sunshine, however, the
crowns willingly put out both a fall
and spring growth. The fall crop,
which is the unusual, begins in Oc-
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
Heavy Growth OF
Alfalfa In Valley

While alfalfa grows more or less
all the year through, its activity Is
much lessened during the winter
months and as rule hay making
does not begin until spring. How
ever, from March until late fall
mowers are busy on crop after crop
of alfalfa. Some growers have cut
as many as eight cuttings but the
average is nearer six. Very often
I'm addition to this at least one pas
ture Is made in winter when 1t is
not feasible to make hay.
Approximately 10000 acres are
devoted 10 alfalfa In Imperial VAL
ley. II may safely be called the
backbone of valley agriculture.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06
USUAL TRIO

TAYLORvILLE, Ill. U.D = Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Oiler already had
two sons named Tom and Dick. It
was quite natural that when a
third son arrived recently they
named him Harry.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-03-06

tober when summer vegetables grow
scarce. The other crop begins in
February before other diStrists quite
realize that spring is opening up.
More than 5000 acres are in aspara-
gus.
Evening star., 1935-04-05
RLlNGTON'S AUTO TAG
RECEIPTS GAIN IN MARCH
Revenue Totals 1884 for
Month, as Compared With
$21,543.4O Last Year.
By a Stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent of The Star.
ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE. Va,
April 5.-Distribution Of automobile
license tags in March was well above
the figure reported for the same Pc
riod last year, according to r. c. L..
Moncure, State license distributor for
Arlington County.
Plates were placed on sale March
Is and en- March 81 receipts amounted
to $50, 3,401 so, es against $2l l,543.40
for the same period in 1884. This
figure represents total Of 3,272 mo-
tor vehicles. The use Of 1884 plates
expires at midnight April IS.
Evening star., 1935-04-05
PLAYGROUND PLAN
IS GIVEN IMPETUS
Council Pushes 3.FoId Pro.
gram for Expanding
Facilities.

A three-fold program to bring the
playground facilities of the District
up to the populations needs is being
pushed by the 26 members of the
City-wide Playground Council. rep
resenting all sections of the city.
The group was aroused to action by
the report Of L. H. Weir that Wash
ington has little more than 10 per
cent Of the acreage it needs for an
Evening star., 1935-04-05
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR DR.. W. E. NIXON, So
Prominent Loudoun County Den
tist Leader in Church and
Masonic Lodge.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LovETTsvILLE, Va, April S.
Funeral services were held yester-
day at the home Of his niece, Mrs.
Frank Legard, for DR.. w. z. Nixon,
So, prominent dentist and lifelong
resident Of Loudoun County, who died
Wednesday following a long illness.
DR.. Nixon was the son OF the late
John w. and Leah Grubb Nixon. Fol-
lowing his graduation from Baltimore
College of Dental Surger- he prac-
ticed in Hillsboro for many years
where he was known as DIR. Billy
He was prominent In church activi-
ties, having been for years en- official
Evening star., 1935-04-05
all-year playground system, and that
existing Fairgrounds are only 10 per
cent adequately equipped.

existing Fairgrounds are only 10 per
cent adequately equipped.
The program calls for:
/. longtime progressive develop
ment of recreation facilities over a
period Of years SO that at some time
in the future needs will be met;
2. Immediate additional appropria-
ton of $ll,500 to permit opening
school Fairgrounds for longer periods
than now possible;
8. Appropriation Of 100000 for i'm
mediate improvement Of existing play
grounds.
Earl Landreth, chairman of the
Playground Council, declares increase
Of ~ per cent above the $26,500 now
earmarked for the school-playground
item will increase facilities by 65 per
cent
The added money would permit
Summer operation of 40 Fairgrounds
during the holiday months. 10 grounds
for 10 months and 10 grounds for six
months.
Mr.. Landreth figured this operation
would care for playground attend
ance Of $4,000. Maximum possible
Evening star., 1935-04-05
PETITIONS FIGHT
MOVIE FIRM TAX
Los Angeles Signs Scrolls
to Halt Legislatures
Levy Plan.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, April 5.-Scores Of
petitions protesting against "tax the
movies" legislation were in circula-
ton here today as motion picture
producers reiterated threats to leave
California If the proposed measures
were passed by the State Legislature.
Los Angeles citizens in the down.
town business and shopping area were
Evening star., 1935-04-05
Easter
Inspirations
for a Girls
COAT or
SUIT

Coats with swinging
capes-c "a is with
"dressmaker" touches
AN d those casual
classics, so beloved of
youth-all are here.
In checks, mixtures,
or monotones-in tan,
n Wy, and bright,
young colors--the
sizes z to 16. We
sketch a Sports Coat,
double-breasted a n d
with semi-belted back,
the sort a girl can
Give" in, yet always
feel W ell s,Oo5
dressed (F) ~lO'90
Other Goats, 1885 TO SIS
The Suits are very
much in the British
tradition-or do en-
gaging things with
pique collars, Celanese
taffeta bows, or bright
contrast of plaid with
plain. In monotones,
tweed mixtures or
diagonal woods, most
of them with match
ing hats-the sizes 8
to 16. We sketch a
diagonal wool, formal
swagger suit, wit h
moire ribbon bow and
lining, Co Sl6.S5
Other Ssifs, $IO.9S 10 SIs.7S
0nLs' APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1935-04-05
BARBER WILL FILED
One-Third Of Linden Mans Estate
Left to Widow.

ROCKVILLE. Md. April (Spe-
ciaD The will of William S. Barber
Of Linden was admitted to probate
in the Orphans Court here. 1t be-
queaths to the tatator's widow, Mrs.
Cara A. Barber, one-third Of the
estate, In lieu of her dover rights.
In the event of her remarriage or
death the entire estate Is to go to
the testator's children.
Gilbert w. Barber and Charles T.
Barber. sons, are named executors.
The will was executed October 8, 1927.
Evening star., 1935-04-05

President j. w. Pearce of the asso-
citation declared that an exodus of
movie studios and stars from Holly
wood would cause drastic shrinkage
in real estate assessments and conse-
quent reduction In tax revenues.
Evening star., 1935-04-05

urged to sign the lengthy scrolls. The
Los Angeles Chamber Of Commerce
planned to distribute the petitions
throughout the city and forward
them to Sacramento where the Legis-
lature Is in session.
Employees Warned.
Employees of the Fox and Warner
Bros. First National studios were
warned to assume obligations which
would prevent them leaving California.
A sharp reiteration that the indus
try was being forced to move" out OF
the State was made yesterday by
Louis B. Mayer, vice president Of
Metro ro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios.
I'VE are not just threatening to
move. We are being forced to move"
he said.
In New York Samuel Goldwyn
added his threat to move his studio
out of the State.
A resolution, passed by the Los
Angeles Apartment House Association,
was on its way to Gov. Frank Mer-
riam and members Of the Assembly.
Evening star., 1935-04-05
Lashed to Wrecked Boat.

Three fishermen, one aged 66, who
had been frozen to death during o re-
cent gale IN Toxic Bay, Japan. were
found tightly lashed TO their wrecked
boat
Evening star., 1935-04-05

attendance now he sets at 10000,
with AZ school grounds operating so
days, and 8 going $50 days.
Evening star., 1935-04-05

Of the New Jerusalem Church here.
DR.. Nixon was member Of the Ma
sonic Lodge, serving as master for one
term.