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Evening star., 1935-12-07
Mr.. Powell
CrOOnsWay
Into Office
Thanks a Million" at
Palace Gives New
Campaign Design.
BY ROBERT B. PHILLIPS. Jr.

| hODLn1 d. II 0g Jks
IN THANKS A MILLION" We find
Dick Powell running for Governor
on platform of songs, short speeches
and honesty, three elements so refresh
ing to the political scene that they
might be seriously recommended to
our native campaign managers. The
picture at the Palace this week does
not, however, take itself seriously, a
possibility made even more remote
by the presence of Fred Allen, who
is quantity billed as Radios Fred
Allen
Since Mr.. Allen was Staying them in
| the aisles many year before radios
were more than static boxes, this may
seem quixotic introduction to his
| film career. AS a matter Of fact, it
doesn't matter very much, for he Is
still the sharpest zany in show busi-
ness. His solemn preoccupation with
Mr.. Powell's political and theatrical
ventures lend them a humorous fla
vor also usually lacking in elections,
and lead one to the Nnore or less
whimsical conclusion that the film
people really hit on something when
they demonstrated these methods of
appealing to the electorate.
This is especially true since the
Twentieth Century Pictures technique
includes Rubinoff, his violin and Paul
Whiteman's band as campaign issues,
and handsome women at every ballot
box. The feminine lure consists of
Ann Dvorak, Margaret Irving and
Patsy Kelly, the last named particu-
larly fetching in her scenes Of mad
passion with Don Juan Allen. Ray
mond Walburn dons a collar at least
8 inches high to give an hilarious i'm
personation of what a candidate
should not be, while the others in the
cast are Allen Dinehart, Andrew
Toombes and, occasionally, the Yacht
Club Boys and the Radio Rogues.
You may note that Mr.. Powell (or
Eric Land, as he Is called, did not
invent the idea of grooming his way
to the Governors mansion, but
merely agreed to it as a publicity
stunt to further his singing career. In
actuality, the latter seems to become
less and less important In the Powell
history as time passes, for he is at
present more effective as an actor
than as singer. His voice has i'm
proved greatly in the last two seasons,
but certain mannerisms, perhaps
hangovers from the Gold Digger"
days, spoil his delivery, at least for
us. On the other hand, handsome
Dick is developing daily as a light
comedy performer, an improvement
answering the fervent prayers of his
friends.
If you relish Fred Allen on the radio
by no means miss him in this pic
ture. He is another comedian who in
variably is funnier when seen, being
greatly assisted in his art by what
Miss Kelly affectionately describes as
a pickle puss." He is allotted at
least a reasonable amount of good
material in Thanks a Million"
Except for the title song and a
rather amusing ditty about the alpha
bet bureaucracy, the tunes in this
dlm are only moderate.
The auxiliary program embraces a
Chick Sale short subject, which is
more than we could do; travel talk.
and news reel.
Evening star., 1935-12-07


anybody's ticket window. The principal
cause for all the suffering in the film
(and Kay Francis does plenty of that
never is removed, however. and thus 1t
would seem that the photoplay does
not accomplish what 1t sets out to do.
Stella Parish is an actress whose
daughter was born in the penitentiary,
while she was wrongly there, after
being implicated falsely in a murder
committed by her husband, cheap
vaudeville performer. Naturally Stella
does not wish her daughter to know
her birthplace was Auburn Peniten-
tiary, so she goes to England. changes
her name, and becomes famous.
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A FTER a few years hubby turns up
to send poor Stella of on her
career Of much suffering, but the film
only allows him to appear once, then
in silhouette, and he never is heard
from again. He probably is still run
ming around loose, and you will have
to figure out for yourself just why he
did not talk at the time and why
5tella's flight back to America pre-
vented him from spilling the beans
about Stella's daughters birthplace.
since that seemed to be his main idea
in hunting her up.
Since there was nothing to prevent
this worthless chap from letting the
world know about Stella and her
oIaiIl has di0hf froV,. hiv,. and har
struggle to keep the child from know
ing seem rather pointless, though, Of
course, she sent the child away to be
raised by some one else when she was
discovered by the world. Aside from
this bothersome point of Stella's hus-
band, which you may be able to over
look completely, "I Found Stella
Parish" is well handled by both the
cast and the production staff.
Kay Francis does nobly in the title
role, displaying a lot of ability by
Evening star., 1935-12-07
CAST is ALL-FEMININE
Marjorie Webster Pupils Appear
in "Caste."

Marjorie Webster Pupils Appear
in "Caste."
"CASTE," comedy by T. w. Robert
son depicting the bridging by
love of the gap between two social
planes, was offered last evening at the
Marjorie Webster School by an all
feminine cast.
In demonstrating the triumph OF
affection, Mr.. Robertson has one Hon
George D'Alroy, gentleman soldier, be-
come enamoured of, and marry, one
Esther Eccles, ballet dancer, with his
aristocratic mother expressing lorg-
netted horror at this disgrace to the
family escutcheon. Soon after, O'Alroy
is called to war, son is born to
Esther, and. after her husband is re-
ported killed, she resigns herself to
a return to the stage. D'Alroy, how
ever, comes home in an excellent state
of preservation, and the course of true
love Is presumed to run smoothly
thereafter.
For her authentic Characterization
of the naughty marquise. individual
honors to Dorothy Reid. In her brief
appearances, Miss Reid displayed a
refreshingly complete understanding
of how one should speak and act upon
a stage. Ruth Eadie furnished a
close second, playing Polly. Esther's
sister, with bouyant elan, while Miriam
Snyder gave a sympathetic rendition
of Mrs. D'Alroy.
Reserved for special mention are
the young ladies who essayed the male
roles. Sam Gerridge, gas filter and
suitor to Polly, was ably executed by
Mary Wells, with Janet Stratton CIV
ing good accounting as pappy Eccles,
inebriate, man of leisure and social
revolutionist. Mary Harris played,
and well, Capt. Hawtree, friend Of
D'Alroy and firm believer in the fu-
tility of defying "caste." Jean Klein
was adequate as D'Alroy.
Allowing expression to a larger
quota of histrionic talent, Caste"
directed by Florence L. McCracken,
viii be played this evening by q differ
ent cast. The time, S:15. c. A. M.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
"CASTE" is PLAYED
National City Organization Pre-
sents Comedy.

National City Organization Pre-
sents Comedy.
THE newly organized National City
Players of National City Christian
Church made their debut last night
at the social hall of the church, with
T. w. Robertson'S Caste" q comedy
said to have been very popular in
its day.
The players performed smoothly
though at times they did so rather
spiritlessly, it seemed, merely stand
ing upon a stage and repeating words
some man wrote instead Of saying
things group of people would be
saying. Perhaps there was nothing
definitely wrong, but Sthe performance
lacked the verve and sparkle which
would have lifted it out Of the aver
age amateur show" class.
Laney Payne Sadler and Frances
Brunt put lot Of life into the piece,
however, whenever they had opportu-
nifty. Miss Sadler, playing the mar
quise who became totally disguised
with. her son when he married ballet
dancer, did the role with natural
authenticity, and Miss Brunt was gay
spirited, vivacious and completely nat
ural as Polly Eccles, ballet dancer and
sister of the girl the marcuiSe's son
married to cause all the trouble.
Harold Minor did rather well In
the character role of the inebriate
father of the two girls, and Ernest
johnson performed with much enthu-
siasm as the plumber in love with
Polly. The others, Olga Dryden, Ted
Freter and Fred Fairchild, were ade-
Quate to their roles.
Wilda Kilbourn directed, and though
the play seems to be one of those
which have q bit Of trouble getting
under way, she paced the comedy well
and built smoothly to the climax.
Caste win be repeated tonight at
the social hall Of National City Chris
tian Church, 1908 Vermont avenue.
Evening star., 1935-12-07

there is that final clinch, that final
forgiveness. that final understanding,
which nobody can do so well as this
new firm of Crothers- Goldwyn-and-
Hopkins. But some day won't some-
body please come along and give Billie
Burke a role that makes little sense.
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I'D SULLIVAN'S revue at the Fox
II has a swell entertainer called Ella
Logan, for whom we predict great
things. We'd say the same about Mr..
Sullivan if 1t wasn't old stuff. His
Water Under the Bridge" comments
are among the hits of the show. Other
hits include Jay Seller, whose "Skii
Jumpers Nightmare" is a knockout;
Bill Brady, with a cold, poor guy,
singing very well in spite Of it, and
Goff and Keer, who are better than
Julia Sanderson and Frank Crummit.
Mr.. Sullivan wanders in and
amongst these talented people making
adroit remarks and having the time
of his life with Dave Vine-"Stooge."
He seemed to be enjoying himself
yesterday and so was the audience.
He has good show and knows how
to sell it. He writes. too. you know.
X X y X
MIR. HOBO"-which is really Ar
AVA liss in one Of his mellower
moods-may still be seen at the Be-
lasco. Patrons have taken this philo-
sophie ragamuffin to their hearts and
it is rUlmored that certain nice ladies
have seen the film not only once but
twice and thrice. This Is the one in
which Arliss gets rich quick because
his name is Rothschild and then
chucks it all for the sake of tramping
around the country with knapsack
on his back. Most of it is pretty
amusing. Thin, but pleasant enter
tainment.
ONE of the best films of the year,
"Mutiny on the Bounty is back
at the Columbia. Shame on you If you
haven't seen it. And that's all the
review it's going to get. It's too good
to need a review.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
GLEE CLUB SINGS OPERA
Western High Cast Successful In
Music of Martha"

Western High Cast Successful in
Music of Martha"
WESTERN HIGHS Glee Club quite
successfully presented Martha, >
reproduction of the famous opera, in
the school auditorium last evening,
The setting, replica Of Queen Anne's
reign, blended wen with the chorus
Of 80 voices.
Dorothy Aiken as Martha" the
queens attendant, and Margaretta
Ecklon as Nancy, Martha's friend, tire
OF the rigid court life and seek adven-
ture among the lower classes by mas
querading as servants at the Rich
mond Fair.
At the fair they are hired by two
wealthy farmers, Piunket and Lionel,
with whom they fall in love. Rescued
by Sir Tristan from their farmer
masters" they return to their former
graces. Lionel, however, thinking he
has lost Martha forever, goes In
sane and is restored to sanity IN the
end after reproduction Of familiar
scenes is enacted.
Both Dorothy Aiken and Margaretta
Eckloff performed commercially, and
Richard Lathrop handled his comedy
part well. The chorus and remaining
cast performed admirably In support
ing the principals Z. s. x.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
THREE PLAYS OFFERED

THREE plays - THE Return of
Christmas" "The Opera Matinee"
and Catherine Parr"-were presented
last night by students of Holton Arms
School, under the direction of Miss
Jane Plummer Rice. They will be re-
peated tonight.
Prominent in the cast of the first
play were Miss Martha Hatch, daugh-
ter Of Senator Carl Hatch of New
Mexico, and Miss Anne Frazier Crow
ley. daughter Of Karl Crowley, solici-
tor general of the Post Ofice Depart
ment. Others taking part were Betty
Lloyd Hutchison, Adele Bunker, Bar
bara Boiling, Mary Katherine Stika
and Anne Arbuckle.
Sarah Hedrick Slack and Elsie Hill
took the leading roles in 'HThe Opera
Matinee" Included In the cast were
Jean Davis. Hilda White, Joan Hull,
Mary Katherine Stika, Helen Msrsh,
Lorraine Littlefield, Edythe Corbin,
Betty Lou Jones, Betty Lloyd Hutchi-
son, Anne Frazier Crowley, Adele
Bunker and Barbara Boiling.
Evening star., 1935-12-07

both amused and instructed IN most
delightful manner. Her program con-
tanned several new dances, mostly Of
the folk order, and her great dramatic
versatility was evident in her varied
characterizations.
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HER instinct for comedy Is used
with skillful restraint, yet Is the
motive power carrying over her inter-
pretations to register a picture Of time
and place, even though such is for
eign to the greater part Of her public.
She develops her patterns from a
human angle and with a rare clarity
Of projection. Particularly was this
the element in her suite Of dances
from the Argentine, "Bailecito,"
"Zamba" and la Firmeza" and the
suite Of Andalusian dances, "SeHl-
lanas, "Peteneras" and "Bulerias."
Spanish folk dances are improvisa-
tions, grown out of the mood of the
moment and a natural expression Of
these dance-loving peoples. This
spontaneous character was not lost in
the formal presentation of yesterday,
for La Argentina's dramatic sense at
once captures the spirit Of the mo-
ment and infuses it with realness.
Her dancing of the native dances is
not merely correct in character but
an entire story cleverly mined.
La Argentina's reputation as Spain's
greatest dancer Is not based alone on
her knowledge Of the intricate steps
Of the Spanish form and the variations
that are peculiar to each province.
Her art is more embracing than that.
including her understanding of the
sentiments through which the dances
were created.
In her first group alone she showed
the extraordinary range Of her talent
from the elegant Cordoba" danced
to music by Albeniz; the gauche
Dance of the Miller's Wife" from de
FalIa's ballet, THE Three -Cornered
Hat" to her intensely dramatic pres
entation of the "Fire Dance" from
de Falla's "El Amor Brujo." Each
totally different theme was sketched
with complete conviction and with a
theatrical feeling that was drama it
self.
An especially lovely number was
her "Goyescas," graceful and digni-
fed, and given with delicate author
ity. Madrid, 1890" ola Chula"),
which was on her program last season,
Evening star., 1935-12-07
Capitals Drama Groups
Montgomery Players Do "Bird in Hand"
Tonight-Other Plays This Week.

Theater in Chicago. Marvin Beers
is directing.
The postponed production Of Three
Wise Fools" by the Little Theater of
Takoma Park will see the light OF
day this coming Friday and Saturday.
The cast includes DR.. E. Clyde Shade,
who also is directing; H. M Smythe,
Will Carleton, Ralph S. Fowler and
Janet Coon. The time is 8 pm. and
the place is Presbyterian Hall, Maple
and Tulip avenues, Takoma Park, Md.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
Gandhi Getting Simmer.

Gandhi's new diet is making him
more slender than ever For years
the leader of thousands in India has
lived on goats milk and raw fruit,
but he says he feels very 1T" in his
attempts to live on leafy vegetables.
Evening star., 1935-12-07

in the more dra-
matte moments.
Miss Hopkins,
as a matter of
fact, is getting to
the top of the lad
der-if she isn't
there already.
No chore seems
too tough for
her - and one
minute she can
be grinning like
an eel, the next
Staying the boys
on the Barbary
Coast, and the
1oavf plovino S1r
Evening star., 1935-12-07

had to be repeated and also her vivid
Impressions Of Bull Fight" Other
numbers received with outbursts of
enthusiasm were two new additions to
her repertoire, la Fregona" and
Polo Gitano."
Her very excellent accompanist,
Luis Galve, who plays the program
entirely from memory, was heard in
several piano solos, winning personal
recognition for his fine rendition Of
Spanish numbers.
Evening star., 1935-12-07
MISS WAUSAU HELD OVER

LINDA WAUsAU has been held
over at the Gayety to appear as
the added attraction with Dainty
Dolls" featuring Washington IA
vorite, Sunya "Sniles" Slane, which
opens Sunday at the matinee per-
for1nance. "A
Evening star., 1935-12-07
Kay Francis Has Fine
Dramatic Role at Earle
'I Found Stella Parish" Has Excellent Cast
Which Presents Good Popular
Attractions.

you sit and pick flaws in the story Of Found Stella Parish
like can't alter the fact that the Eaes
cinema urere boxoce especially the matinee trade
rather acting the film
a sacrifice
child this will find takers
Evening star., 1935-12-07
Argentina'S Dance Skill
Shows Dramatic Force
Spain's Greatest Performer Leads Audience
to Understanding of Human Back
ground in Art.
BY ALICE EVERSMAN


a
from those Of the the present
day. The dancer herself exceptionally
to enjoy her much enthusiastic
While Argentnas exclusively a
she gives much the panome
Evening star., 1935-12-07
Miriam Hopkins Stars
In Rachel CrOthers' Film
"Spendor" Reveals Some Expert Acting
'Mr. Hobo" Remains and 'Mutiny
on the Bounty" Comes Back.
BY z. de 5. MELCRER.

AcEL cRoTEs Sam Goldwyn and Miriam Hopkins conspre
the the
family going broke trying to like
Crothers ninbe wit Mr.
Hopkins agreeable acting While
greater public "at
Evening star., 1935-12-07

VIII md JhaJ "SpIenuor IS q preIIy
interesting film in spite. of the Fox's
small-boy cheering section which at
yesterdays first show laughed aloud
Evening star., 1935-12-07

ADJUSTMENTS.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
STRIKERS TRY
TO STORM BIG
AUTO FACTORY

DETROIT. Dec. 4. U.P)-Strikine
workers of the Motor Products
plant, scene Of walkout two weeks
ago. stormed the gates of the parts
factory late Tuesday night. They
were driven back by squads of pol
ice.
Twelve members of the Automo-
tive Industrial Workers Association.
which walked out of the plant in
protest against alleged decreased
wage scales, We're treated for in
juries after the clash with police.
Union heads said that police used
gas and night sticks freely in ouell-
ing the disturbance. Richard Frank
ensteen, president of the Union
said that strikers threw the gas
bombs back into the ranks of the
police, but that the handful of
strikers was outnumbered.
The picket line We nave main
tanned ever since the company
closed the plant to us will be re-
sumed in the morning." Franken-
steen, 28-year-old college educated
leader of the Union, said. We've
oeen held pretty much in check.
but we're not beaten vet"
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
CITY PAYS FOR
POWER PLANT
WITH EARNINGS

Orange City, Iowa, presents an.
other instance of savings to be made
by community which operates its
own power plant and distributes this
power for the benefit of The citi-
zens, according to bulletin at
irrigation district headquarters.
This midwest city, which has q
population of 1900, voted for a
municipal power plant in 1922. The
plant cost $40 ,927.60 and was entirely
paid for from the proceeds of elec-
trio energy sales within few years
after construction.
Using the surplus funds from this
plant the city commissioners were
able TO purchase new fire equipment,
construct a sewage disposal plant
and a reservoir and also install
pumping equipment for the city
water works, the bulletin points out.
Both city taxes and power rates
were lowered progressively in the
years following the building of the
municipal plant, In 1922 taxes were
$12.13 per capita. They mad been re-
duced tc S769 per capita in the sue
ceeding decade with further de-
creases to follow. The power rate
under private ownership in 1922 was
20 cents per XVIII. This was lowered
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
MELOLAND RESIDENTS
ENTERTAINED IN L. A.

MELOLAND-Se Meloland
residents were entertained in Los
Angeles Friday at the home of Mrs.
Stanley Trainer, formerly of El Cen
tro Mrs. Trainers guests were Mes
danes D. G. Scott, Ethel O'Neil,
Karl EngebretSon, William Haines,
and Ralph EngebretSon.
90
MELOLAND-Mr and Mrs. Bud
Helm and H E. Kirby arrived Tues
day from Los Angeles to spend sew
eral days as guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Mcbride. Mildred Mcbride
accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Farley upon their return home Sum
day after spending Thanksgiving
in Los Angeles.
MELOLAND-Mrs. Henry Have
korst and Miss Vera Havekorst were
Jacumba visitors Sunday
90
MELOLAND-A group of young
people who returned to State Col
lege Sunday evening after spending
vacation at home included Virginia
Ryerson, Helen and Cecile Rumsey.
Lillian Wilkinson and Gene Viii
kinSon.
MELOLAND-Mr. and Mrs. w. G.
Herdman were dinner guests of Mr..
ana Mrs. q. d. Woolsey Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04

by 1882 to 12 cents for 25 XVIII, a
decided saving.
In his comment on the achieve
ment of Orange City, Evan T. Hewes,
president of the Imperial Irrigation
District. showed no surprise at such
savings under municipal ownership
of power.
I'VE can enjoy low power rates in
this district and ultimately reach
much lower taxes and assessments if
the people of the district will only
keep in their own hands the dis
tribution of power from the ALL
American canal" Hewes said.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04

. to So Five petty thefts under $50
: were registered, while 8 petty
thefts over $50 were recorded. Auto
thefts during the month totaled II,
with recoverieS.
Felony arrests were as follows:
Assault to kill, l; drunk driving,
q fictitious checks, l; forgery, q;
grand theft. 3; grand theft auto, 2;
robbery, 13; state poison act, 2;
smuggling, 3; bigamy, 2; operating
still, carrying concealed weapons,
6; murder and kidnapping, /; total
40.
OF the arrests made, 13 were for
other Jurisdictions. 7 were turned
over to federal authorities, Z were
released, no complaint applied for,
and 10 were prosecuted regardless
of disposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
LANDSLIDE TAKES
LIVES IN VILLAGE

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Dec. 3.
U,P)-The village of Verde Cocha,
near Huigra, was buried by a
landslide Tuesday in which 27
inhabitants were known to have
died.
Reports said the number of deaths
night be considerably greater.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
DINNER PARTY
GIVEN AT McCABE

McCABE-A dinner party was
given Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. Jaw
Steele at their home. Mr.. and Mrs
D. Laflim and daughters, Doris and
Jean. and Mr. and Mrs. Max
Starch, all of Calexico, LIE Roy
Lewis Of El Centro: Bert Steele
Miss Katherine Steele, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Martin and daughters.
Lois and Carol. were guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Steele were
visited by their son, Bert, over the
weekend.
McCABE-Mrs. Arthur Martin,
Mrs. John Du Bois, and Miss Kath-
crime Steele, attended a school So
cial Monday evening at the Lam
tana school.
McCABE-Marshal Boone under
went an appendicitis operation
Saturday, Nov. 81, at the La Solana
hospital.
Miss Fern Hime entertained
Miss Ermadine Munson of FL Cen
tro as an overnight guest Friday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Fundly Of
Phoenix entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
John Frohly, Mrs. j. H. Sumner,
Miss Mildred Frohly, and Miss
Thelma House recently.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
NEW ORLEANS
SUGAR BOWL
TEAMS PICKED

NEW ORLEANS. La. Dec. 3.
,U.P)-TeXas Christian and Louis
lana State universities have re-
ceived formal invitations to play
in New Orleans New Years day
Sugar Bowl" game, it was an
nounced tonight.
Texas Christian university of
ficials have accepted the offer.
Louisiana State also has agreed.
making its acceptance provision.
al on approval of Southeastern
Conference officials.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04

The Alamo-Verde home depart
ment is sponsoring a social evening
for the young people of the two COM
munitieS Friday evening. Mrs. jose
phine Humiston, Esther Statler and
Blanche Channon are on the en-
tertainment committee. Mrs. Charles
Siegrist, Mrs. LIE Roy Hawk. Mrs
A. L. Bernshouse and Mrs. Floyd
Leng will work with the Alamo
group on the refreshment commit
tee.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04

from the office of the comptroller
of the currency within a week.
Phil Knights, FL Centro city en-
gineer. explained that preliminaries
might get underway if the project
is released in time for the city
council to advertise for bids al
the meeting scheduled for tonight.
If nothing intervenes, the engineer
said. it might be possible for the
contracts to be let by December 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-12-04
Eskimo Takes LincOln's Name

KOTZEBUE, Alaska. UD = The
name of Abraham Lincoln headed
a petition for establishment of "a
beer dispensary here. Lincoln is a
prominent Eskimo citizen of the
village.