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Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
ITEMS OF NEWS FROM HEBER
Mrs. Laura Barnes, Staff Correspondent

in Imperial Sunday evening. Betty
Jean Hogan rendered a piano solo
"Prelude in c Minor" besides play
ing during services.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dawson of
Imperial were luncheon guests OF
Mrs. H. Spikes Monday.
A. l.. Crawford. who has been Wis
iting his sister, Mrs. Ruth Hamer-
son, for several weeks left Tuesday
for Los Angeles and San Francisco.
He plans to return later in the
spring.
j. Smith of San Diego and B. H.
Hornaday we're dinner guests at a
fish dinner Friday of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Spikes. Smith is in the employ of
the state highway department as
jack-hammer man. He returned to
San Diego Tuesday.
Wilbur Hoage made a business
trip to Los Angeles last week.
Henry Faust closed the cafe Tues
day in the Auburg building.
Mrs. M. Spain is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Brown have
returned from Watsonville.
Mrs. Dolores Dempey returned
Tuesday from Los Angeles.
Mrs. Harry Snyder had news of
the death Of her sister-in-law in
Kansas City, Mo, Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
Legion Outlines
Americanis71 Plan

Outlines of a program of Ameri-
canism in schools of the county
were drawn up at a meeting of the
American Legion Americanization
committee held in Veterans hall
here last night. Judge Vaughn
Thompson, district chairman of the
committee presided and delegates
from different veterans organiza-
tions in the valley were inattend-
ance.
1t is proposed to have patriotic
programs in all the schools of the
county on Lincoln's Birthday and
also OH Washingtons Birthday in
which the school children will take
part. outside speakers will also be
secured for both these events.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
MEETING OF BANK
WOMEN POSTPONED

Announcement has been made
that due to the associated cham
bers of commerce meeting Friday at
which DR.. A. H. Gianinni is to
speak. the meeting of the valley
bank women. scheduled for the
same evening, has been postponed.
Miss Evelyn Yost, noted woman
banker from the Security First Ma
tional, was to have been the speak.
or -
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
NEW CAMP FIRE
GROUP FORMED

A group of sixth grade girls met
yesterday at the Earl Trey home to
take preliminary steps in the or
ganization of another Camp Fire
group. Miss Clara Carr was chosen
as guardian for the group.
All sixth grade girls interested in
joining this group are asked to COM
municate either with Mary Alice
Trey or Clara Carr.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
|ND|CT SCORE
IN KIDNAPPING

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a. U.P) =
More than 20 persons have been
indicted by a federal grand jury in
st. Paul on charges of kidnapping
Edward G. Bremen. the justice de-
partmcnt said today.
Attorney General Homer S. Cum
mings said the indictments we're re-
turned two days ago.
Heading the list was Alvin Kar-
pis, co-leader of the Karpis- Barker
gang, who recently escaped from a
police trap in Atlantic City.
The jury returned two indict-
fments. The following were named
on kidnap charges:
Karpis. Arthur R. Barker, Zolney
Davis, Harry Campbell, Elmer Far
mer, Harold Allderton. william
Weaver, Harry Sawyer, william j.
Harrison, Byron Bolton, John Doe,
and Richard Roe.
The second indictment accused
the following on charges of conSpir-
acy to kidnap:
Oliver A. Berg, Joseph P. Moran,
John J. Mclaughlin, William E. Vid-
Ter, Paul j. Delaney, James j. Will
son, Jess Doyle, Edna Murray, Myr-
tie Eaton and a man known only as
Whitley"
1T is interesting to note" the at
torney general said, that the con-
spirators are charged with conspir-
ing with people who since are de-
ceased. These include Kate Barker,
Fred Barker, Russell Gibson and
George zeigler."
Bremen was kidnapped last Janu-
ary. The abductors obtained $780,
600 ransom.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
Visitors Honored
At Bridge Party

HEBER, Jan. "a. (SpeciaD-Hon-
oring Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Miller of
Ramona, who were their house
guests, Mr. and Mrs. James Holcomb
entertained at bridge Saturday eve
ming. Those accepting their hos
pitality were Mr. and Mrs. George
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Maurer, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Winter,
Mrs. Sadie Fishburn, Mrs. Laura
Orr, the Misses Elizabeth and Mar
tina Miller and the guests of honor,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Miller. High
prizes for ladies went to Elizabeth
Miller and low to Mrs. Fishburn
while George Thompson won men IS
high and Lloyd Winter low. De-
licious refreshments were served at
the close of the evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
Clements Attends
Drug Code Meeting

w J. Clements. of Clements drug
store. has returned from San Diego
where he attended a special meet
ing of the retail drug code author
tiles for this congressional district
yesterday.
He reports the retail drug code is
working out satisfactorily now that
its provisions are understood and
there is little trouble about non-ob-
servance of its regulations. The few
violations reported to the authori-
ties were found to be the results of
misunderstanding and druggists in
general are reported cooperating
with the code in every way.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
General Strike In
Tan1pico Oil Field

TAMPICO, Mexico, Jan. "a. U.R)
-Tampico normal activities ap-
preached paralysis today. the sec
ond day of a general strike in SYM
pathy with oil company workers
who are demanding higher pay.
Bakers shops, drug stores and
the electric light plant alone of the
many businesses here we're operat-
ing.
Strikers were orderly, partly be-
cause of cooperation between strike
committees and city authorities,
Police and soldiers patrolled the
streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
German Slain In
CzechosIoUokiu

PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia. Jan.
"a UP)-Rudolf Worms, German
emigre and former chief tech
nician of the Stuttgart radio sta
tion, was shot and killed in his
hotel room last midnight by two
men and woman.
Police announced the assaSsins
were all Germans.
They came here by automobile
from Germany and registered at
the hotel under the names of Kurt
Schubert, Hans Mueller and Edith
KarlSbach.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
Youngsters Enjoy
Birthday Party

HEBER, Jan. "a. (SpeciaD Ray
mond Barnes recently celebrated
his twelfth birthday with a weineI
roast at his home. His birthday was
on January IL, but the party was
postponed a week because of the
rain. Canvas was stretched and a
bon fire built over which weiners
and marshmallows were roasted.
Mrs. Barnes served the children hot
chocolate which was appreciated as
the wind was blowing. Those pres
ent were Evelyn and Bobbie Sue
Robertson, Nellie Bias, Pauline
Lowe, Argyne Cheser, Mildred Wood,
Robert and Walter Willett, Elwood
st. John, Herbert Hogan, and Ray
mond Barnes.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
FORMER RESIDENT KILLED

HEBER, jan "a. (SpeciaD Heb
er friends were sorry to hear of the
death of Mr.. and Mrs. Grandi in
an automobile accident on the coast
just recently. Mrs. Grandi will be
remembered as the former Ruth
Monhike, daughter of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Monhike, former res
idents of Heber where the children
attended school. Mrs. Grandi visit
ed in Heber last lettuce season af-
ter an absence of several years.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
INTERESTING GAME
ENJOYED BY CLUB

Match Point Duplicate club
members met recently at the B. E.
Lemons home on South Sixth for
a game of contract.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Keller and
Miss Alvena LaFontaine were
guests of the club.
Top score for north and south
was won by Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Nance; second, by Mr.. and Mrs.
R. P. Moore; top score for east
and west was won by Mr. and
Mrs. w. j. Meagher, and second,
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Smith.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
Thirteen Dead In
Mexican Battles

MEXICO CITY, Jan. a. U.P)-
Thirteen people have been killed
in two fights between farmers and
soldiers and police, dispatches said
today.
A Tampico dispatch to the news
peper Universal said nine were
killed at Rancho Ocampo when SOL
diers tried to stop a riot among
Agrarians.
Four persons, including the chief
of police, were killed at Villa I'm
ion in a fight between farmers and
police over disputed land titles.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
64TH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Moore of this
city celebrated their sixty-fourth
wedding anniversary yesterday the
occasion being observed by quiet
family gathering. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore are the parents of R. P.
Moore of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Moore were
married 81 years ago in Vermont.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
DRUG EXECUTIVE HERE

d. j. Ortman, official of the
western wholesale division of Nc
Kesson- Robbins, Inc. was a visitor
in the valley yesterday from Los
Angeles.
He was escorted about the valley
by w. T. Richey of Shirer's Drug
store, Ortman expressing himself as
greatly impressed with the improve
ment in conditions over his last
visit.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
WANTS FEMININE PREACHERS

TORONTO. Ont. U.P) Rev.
Phillip Duncan, prominent local
should enter the ministry. Women
are more intelligent than we men,"
he said. There ought to be more
women in pulpits, but, remember,
women will deceive as quickly as
mon "
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
NUMEROUS OIL SUITS

WASHINGTON, Jan. "a. U.P,-
The justice department has insti-
tuted LOG suits charging as many
concerns and individuals with vio-
lation of the petroleum code, At
torney General Homer S. Cummings
announced today.
He said that the petroleum ad-
minisiraN0n had sent SAT oil cases
TO the department for prosecution.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
LEGION DISTRICT MEETING

A meeting of the Twenty Second
district of the American Legion will
be held in Calexico next Sunday af-
ternoon starting at 1:30 O'Clock
Delegates from San Diego posts will
attend.
Following the business meeting
refreshments will be served.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24
FORMER PRINCIPAL VISITS

HEBER, Jan. "a. (SpeciaD-Mr.
and Mrs. Bruce Miller and son,
Bobbie, of Pomona, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. James Hol-
comb. Mr.. Miller was formerly
principal of Heber school and this
is his first trip back since he left
last June. His many friends were
very glad to see him.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-01-24

to the League of Nations.
1t does not mean the assump-
ton of any legal liability whatso-
ever to the league" he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
HEART ACHES IN MAIL OF
 SANTA CLAUS
Postmaster of Kris Kringle Indiana Town Has
 Troubles
By CLAUDE II. WOLFF

SANTA CLAUS, Ind, Dec l8.-- Santa Claus is in predicament. It's the mail thousands and thou sands of letters. And he doesn't know how he is going to get dolls and bi- cycles for all the little girls and boys who have written for them.
 This is my first year as Santa Claus, says oscar L. Philips post master at Santa Claus. Ind, and it's lot of fun for many of the let CTS are happy ones, but there are many heartaches, too, in my mailn
 Could Use Million Dollars
 From all over the United States from Ireland. Germany, New zea- and and England have had letters rom children. I am trying to answer as many as possible, but cannot get to all.
 It makes my heart ache when read the letters from the poor chil- iren-especially when I cannot do anything about it. I believe I could use million dollars just in meeting the children's requests"
 Boys and girls are getting old fash toned, Postmaster Phillips said.
 Why, I don't believe there ever have been more requests for bicycles and dolls,' he said. At least ninety percent of the girls want dolls and the boys are almost as eager for a bike
 Phillips, the father of three boys and two girls. takes his new job seriously
 rTwenty-two thousand pieces of mail came to us on just one day last week" he said. From now on we will be swamped for every one wants us to get the mail right back on its way at the proper time. I believe we will handle a million pieces this year.
 Santa Claus Park
 Phillips became e postmaster Of santa claus early thlS year folloW- ing the death of James F. Martin, who had held the position for 28 years. He's practical fellow, serious minded and self assured.
 All around Santa Claus, Ind, pro- jects dealing with the old Saint are being developed. One, when com pleted, will be everything a child ever dreamed Santa Claus home to be. It will have an eskimo village, a workshop, a wi hin g well, lake around which reindeer will be free to roam, and a paradise island
 A great statue of Santa Claus will be foremost in the park. The de- yelopment is the work of the Santa Claus Good Fellowship Club, a non profit organization. It will take q year or more to complete.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18

A Christmas Eve musical feature has been arranged by the manage ment of the Capitol and Coliseum theatres whereby Mrs. Lola Mae AL exander will appear on the stages of the two theatres next Tuesday night in a selection of Christmas carols.
 Mrs. Alexander will be accompan- jed by Clarence Bands, or the mi rimbaphone, and with Mrs. Trevor D-vis at the piano and organ.
 Among the selections Mrs. Alexan- der will give are Silent Night" "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem" and Tt Came Upon the Midnight Clear"
 The management of the two thea tres in announcing the engagement of Mrs. Alexander at both theatres on the same night, believe an out standing musical program will be brought to the theatre patrons that will not be equalled in any other city in Alaska, and at the same time usher the holiday season in with en- chanting and appropriate music.
 Mrs. Alexander will appear at the Capitol Theatre at g o'clock next Tuesday night and at the Coliseum Theatre at 9:30 o'clock.
 The screen feature at the Capitol Theatre will be Tn Caliente," star ring Dolores Del Rio and Pat O'Brien, and at the Coliseum Wheeler and Woolsey in the Nit Wits
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18

a great love but doesn't know quits how to go about it.. She just can! understand the Bliss and occasional ly they move her to tears. Playing every scene well. Bobbe scores her big hit in the game of "Adverbs, " when she sseized with inspiration and-But that is story you must discover for yourself tonight | Harriet Cutler, Southern contribu- ton to Juneau schools, plays Myra Arundel, the predatory divorcee who has designs on the novelist-husband but whose methods (says the hus- band) are too obvious. She doe; manage. however, to involve herself in compromising situation which calls down the wrath of Judith upon her head.
 She handles her part well, her ' southern voice contributing largely to the charm Of the role she plays.
 Amateur Boxer
 John Davidson plays Sandy Tyrell [ young amateur boxer who is in love with Judith, or thinks he is, until he kisses Sorel in the library. and after that he can't make up his mind about anything. ~
 Kenneth Ross, talented artist, who designed the stage settings, plays Richard Greatham, the diplomatist whose one undiplomatic remar TX 1 comes perilously near to being the criminal offense of melting to riot. 1 Both Davidson and Ross handle their parts with dexterity and with strong appreciation of the roles and the interpretations necessary to put them across
 Lastly, there is Clara the Maid-7 played by Mildred Hill. It is not be- ing unduly enthusiastic to say that no one could possibly have done bet ter with the role. It wasn't a large l role, but it was an important one, { intended to set the mood of the various scenes, and she never failed it's purpose. Playgoers tonight are especially commended to watch for Miss Hills appearances.
 l Production staff, to which the staff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18

has asked The Empire to express its appreciation and gratitude, is as fol- lows:
 President, J. F. Mullen; Vice. Pres ident, Mrs. Wellman Holbrook; Sec retary, Madeline Mckinley; Treas urer, Muriel Ferguson; Business Manager, Irvine Noble; Publicity, Ann Coleman; Tickets, Frank Hen derson; Programs. Grace Ramsay; ushers. Ann Boyer, Barbara Winn, Mary Jeanette Whittier.
 Settings, Kenneth Ross; Lighting Effects, Ernie Parsons: Properties, Madeline Mckinley, Frank Jackson, Betty Parker; Prompter. Louise Blanton; Box Office, Mrs. Elmer A. Friend; House Manager, Grover Winn; Stage Hand, Ed Heron; Or chestra, Carol Beery Davis
 Following tonight's performance, party is being given in the Parish Hall for the cast members by the Juneau Drama Club. All drama club members and their friends are in- vited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
Les MiserabIes' Is
 New Screen Drama
March and Laughton Chief Actors in Feature at
 Capitol Tonight

Fredric March and Charles Laugh ton play fugitive and pursuer in the most celebrated of all fictional man hunts in Daryl zanuck's 20th Gen. tury production of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, at th~ Capitol tonight.
 March is seen as Hugo's ill-starred young hero, Jean Valiean, who spends five bitter years on French prison ship for stealing a loaf of bread and then becomes a fugitive from justice by violating his parole. Laughton is Javert, the fantical de- te7ti i've, whose devotion to the letter of the law drives him relentlessly along the reformed ex-convict'S s trail. Sir Cedric Hardwicke, the dis tinguished English stage and screen star, shares stellar honors with the pair as the benevolent Bishop Bien- venu, whose faith starts the degraded galley slave on the road toward a better life.
 Rochelle Hudson, Frances Drake and John Beal are featured in the supporting cast which also includes such popular and distinguished play CTS as Florence Eldridge, who is Mrs. Fredric March in private life, Jessie Ralph, Ferdinand Gottschalk and little Marilynne Knowlden, who play ed Madge Evans as child in David Copperfield."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
HOLIDAY RATES ON TELEGRAPH MESSAGES
 IN UNITED STATES

During the holidays a special charge of only 35scents from Seattle to any point in the United States wherein is located Postal or Vest ern Union office will apply to mes sages of 15 words or less containing strictly holiday greetings, it is an- nolIrlced by U. & Signal Corps ra- dio office here. The date delivery is desired can be specified, otherwise the messages will be delivered on Christmas or New Years Day, as the case may be- sl
 The regular charges from Juneau to Seattle will apply on such mes- sages, therefore no advantage is gained on messages addressed to Se- attle or within Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
"HAYFEvER IS GREAT SUCCESS
 OPENING NIGHT
Juneau Drama Club Pro duction Plays Last Time
 Tonight in Coliseum

"Hayfever,' Juneau Drama Club production of Noel Coward'S famous Broadway hit, had a successful and highly satisfactory premiere la t light in the Coliseum Theatre
 With the Victoria's Christmas par drawing heavily from the ranks I its regular patrons, the show nev- rtheless claimed a large and appre- iative audience; and a full house is anticipated this evening
 Tickets for tonight's the last oerfornance are available at all drug 'tores, from Drama Club members, or nay be purchased at the door, and shose who attended last night are unanimous in their recommendation of the performance.
 Credit for the success of a highly difficult play is due Ted Danielsen. alented director, who began rehears- als less than a month ago. and to he arduous labor of the casts all of whom have cooperated, said MT Danielsen today. to the fullest eX- 5ent in the accomplishment of the present entertainment.
 The Plot
 Briefly told. the plot of "Hayfever' 1oncerns a retired actress who finds t difficult to distinguish between he imaginary and the real, having T strong sense of the dramatic and he histrionic ability to make the most of it. and the efforts of her all eady eccentric family to constitute m impromptu audience, and, occa- ionally, even to stooge for her, with nut consideration of possible en- oarrassment to their guests, who finally depart the premises.
 Edith Danielsen plays Judith Bliss, me actress, in the same capable fash on which distinguished her last years performance in Loose Ankles, nd achieves a good share of the aughs of the production.
 It is her charm and ability which carries off the second act climax to one of the most riotous conclusions yer seen on Juneau stage.
 Talented Erickson
 Everett Erickson is cast as the novelist, an absent-minded, some what cynical and egocentric fellow vho is possessed of at least a slight lbility to see things as they really ,re-a talent quite lacking in the est of his family, even the occasion lily conscience stricken daughter. 1rickson's role is well-handled, his ines well-delivered, and his charac- serization one of the most definite in the play,
 Betty Schoettler plays the con- ,cience- stricken daughter. Sorel, and he and Bobbe Dalzell (to be men, .ioned later) share equal honors in nodulation of voice and timing Of ines, both managing to get the max mum humor out of their roles
 Orrin Kimball, too, as Simon Bliss, he artist-son, deserves a special medal of honor. In a difficult role, which might have been merely ludi- ,rous, he managed to be laughed at 9nly when he wanted to be. and his entire stage presence was carefree md unpretentious. He made few mistakes in interpretation.
 In Fiapper Role
 Bobbe Dalzell plays the role of m ingenious flapper who longs for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
ATTENTION "HAYFEvER"
 PLAY CAST

The members of the cast of "Hayfever" will give party at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, the 18th, after the performance, for members of the Juneau Drama Club and their friends.
 There will be dancing, entertain ment, and refreshments. Small ad- mission fee for the men. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
CHRISTMAS TREE
 LIGHTS ARE HUNG

Several strings of lights of var ious colors were hung on the Com munity Christmas Tree in front of the First National Bank today by employees of the Alaska Elec- tric Light and Power Company, in preparation for the Christmas Tree Program which will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
 J. J. Meherin, Hills Brothers pro- ducts representative, arrived from the States on the Victoria.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-18
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