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The Washington times., 1935-11-20

all confess they would like to
come out on top in Variety's four
times a year ratings.
Thornton Delehanty of the
New York Post, the latest best
guesser in Variety's standing,
winds up his mild protest thusly:
81 don't wish to seem querulouS
or ungraCeful. Variety's box Of
flee score is q definite contribu.
tion to the amusement world.
Four times a year, in a furry Of
anticipation, it brings cheer to
the heart of at least one film
and dramatic critic and consola-
ton to those others who find 1t
an amusing game, even II the best
man doesn't always win.
Edith King Here
Edith King, former leading
woman of the National Players
is in town and rehearsing to 60
into one Of the big roles in
Swing Your Lady"
Looking over Swing Your
Lady" Monday night with a man.
ayers cold appraising eye was
Stephen Erlanger Cochran Of the
National. For it was an earlier
Kenyon Nicholson Charles Robin.
son play, Sailor Beware" which
served the National Players hand.
some in 1884. AS a matter of fact
the stock season was in the dol
drums and deep in carmine ink
when the idea of presenting the
gusty comedy about love among
the sailors was conceived. Sailor
Beware" brought the good ship
prosperity to E Street.
AS I looked over Swing Youl
Lady" it impressed me as one
comedy which will never be ia
vorite with stock impresarios.
They would probably go crazy
trying to cast it. Since an ANA.
zonian woman, and a wrestler
weighing several stones over a
tenth of a ton, play the lead roles.
Such actors cannot be plucked
from the average stock tree.
Incidentally it would present
great casting difficulty for Holly.
wood although Warner Bros. are
said to be financially interested
in the Milton Shubert produc-
ton.
This and That
A volume of Stark Young's 80
Red the Rose" arrives at the Of
flee desk. Compliments Of Zone
Director Payette of Warner Bros.
who wants editors to be informed
about the picture they will see at
the Earle the day after Thanks
giving.
More nuts from the Marx Broth
ers. Meaning nuts every day
makes publicity. Oh, well, skip it.
Groucho has done worse.
Carter Barron offers money
back to anybody who fails to
laugh at "A Night At the Opera"
beginning Friday. Ought to bring
out the Sober Sues.
Arthur De Titta Of Fox Movie
tone will make a newsreel and
special short Of Variety's ban
quet next Saturday night. Plans
to show it to the diners before
the champagne arrives.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
BY LLOYD F.ANTAGES
Copyright. 1895. by King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)

Purely personal. 1t looks very
much as though Paramount will
produce a couple Of pictures each
year at its Eastern studio which
should be good news for the New
York actors and actoreenS. They
can double in brass (sort of and
work before the cameras in the
daytime and the footlights at
night. If Carl Laemmle, jr.,
should decide to leave Universal
he will find q berth for himself
under Irving Thalberg's wing at
MGM, all Of which is very inter
esting when you consider that
Irving started his movie career at
Universal when Junior Laemmle
was still riding tricycles. .Bing
CroSby's barn for his seven race
horses at the Santa Anita track
has suddenly taken on the aspect
Of a home where you'd love to
rest your hat. Bing Gust to keep
his steedS contented) has planted
the place with the most wonderful
foliage and painted the barn the
most beautiful colorS you could
possibly imagine. It's too cozy.
Young John Barrymore, jr., aged
3, childishly announced that when
he grew up he intended to be a
fireman. AS a consequence he's
been made an honorary fire chief
by the Philadelphia fire depart.
ment. That's starting 'em young.
Mae West has added a rather
unique department to her house
hold-a voice detector. He answers
all the telephone calls first and
decides whether the party on the
other end is a phony. So far. most
of them have been, but, what can
you do?
Gladys Swarthout Is certainly
catching on with the fans in these
here parts. The other day when
she went to a preview her auto
mobile was practically stripped by
souvenir collectors and then, to
add insult to injury, when she
arrived home she found a fan
letter from a japanese who said
he would love to marry her in
spite of his wife and seven chill
dren. How thoughtful!
In Anthony Adverse" Fredric
March Gas Anthony will wear no
fewer than 80 changes # costume
which is more guimpery than any
female star has ever worn in
production. The explanation of
this colossal wardrobe is because
the novel was laid in a very
fashionable period and also be-
cause the scene shifts from one
country to another including Gin
it's leaping) Italy, Africa, France.
Spain, Havana, New Orleans and
Mexico. OF course. so much space
has been donated to the costumes
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
"MUTINY" SKATERS PRECEDENT
Variety's Plan of Rating Film
Critics Like Ball Players
Excites Controversy
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Mutiny On the Bounty picture of the week from the at
tendance standpoint again skaters Hollywood belief that
strong love theme essential for successful picture
To be uy deals gently with the tender passion but
neither Clark Gable Franho Tone follow their secret heart
with any the established Hollywood beauties AS matter of
fact the girls who wind up with the MGM husbands
are Movita and Mamo two and wind tanned Tahitian
bellies who complete strangers to movie audiences
What gives the story it's appeal the powerful thread
of adventure its picturesque marine backgrounds and its
citing action Incidents Plus of course first class acting
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Record For 'Firsts'

Gladys Swarthout's first pic
ture, Rose Of the Rancho" has
the first original operetta-type
music ever written for the screen,
and her second, "Give Us This
Night" with Jan Kiepura, con-
tains the first original opera
music composed directly for mo-
ton pictures.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Some pun, Ell?

Some pun, eh?
Some fun, too, whether you're
in this pun contest or whether
you visit Loew's Fox Theater on
Friday to see those perfectly
daffy Marx Brothers in that per.
fectly daffy comedy, "A Night At
The OPERA"
These three zanies are contag-
ious. You see them and immed.
lately your mind starts to con.
coct the craziest assortment Of
The Washington times., 1935-11-20

Arthur De Titta Of Fox Movie
tone will make a newsreel and
special short Of Variety's ban.
quet next Saturday night. Plans
to show it to the diners before
the champagne arrives.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
t Success VIVIAN G0ccID
Be WV OOSST
TCOVeE Hollywood

Nthat I almost forgot to tell you
about the sets with all those
changes in locale. A quick walk
around the Warmers lot is vague.
ly reminiscent Of a round-the-
world cruise.
Harold Lloyd believes in pre-.
pairing himself for New Year Ere
at an early date. A gang of work.
men are busy at the moment con-
structing a bar for the people who
will assist him in blowing out the
old year. Harold. by the by,
doesn't drink but he provides for
others.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Reads Thrill Stories

George Raft is Hollywood's
most enthusiastic detective story
reader. He has a standing order
with his bookseller to send him
five Of the best thrillers a week.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20


Once before this year the Palace
attracted overflow lobbies with
''Lives of Bengal Lancer"
which, like "Mutiny," had no love
interest worth talking about.
It is all very puzzling to Holly
wood. Very puzzling indeed. Be
cause if you ask SO out Of the
first 100 you meet in the motion
picture business, what makes a
successful feature, they will reply:
''You gotta have love-" But there
are "Mutiny" and Lancer" to
1efute it with, ''IS Eat SOP"
Pleasure VS.. Business
Barrister Harvey L. Cobb had a
little touch of show business be.
fore he passed his bar examina.
tions and it's still in the blood.
He ran Washington's first mara
thon dance. and very successfully.
Which is why when he was alb
ruptly halted in front Of the Fox
Theater by one of those inquiring
radio announcers and asked to an
swer some impromptu questions
he agreed cheerfully. But what
pleased Ames Kendrick, who re-
ports it, is that Lawyer Cobb man.
aged to get in his office address
and telephone number and a plug
for what he called the best 65-cent
dinner in washington, cafeteria
style.
It was a new experience for
the radio announcer, but Lawyer
Cobb was off the air before he
could note an exception.
Philadelphia Sundays
Nate Stiefel of the Howard
Theater is back in town to report
that the Inauguration of Sunday
theaters in Philadelphia was a big
success. Mr.. Stiefel is proprietor
Of Fay's in the Sleepy City.
Some 300 theaters offered their
first Sabbath shows and, though
the day was rainy. did in the ag-
gregate 40 per cent better bust
ness than on the average week
day. Only fly In the ointment is
that vaudeville Is not permitted.
Just movies. But Philadelphia
and Pittsburgh exhibitors, now
that the ice has been cracked,
figure it is only q matter Of a
short time before the Sunday
show will have the usual stage
features.
Critical Averages
Variety rates the motion picture
critics Of New York and Chicago
just as the sports editors rate ball
players. It keeps a record Of
their right and wrong guesses and
then gives the scribes critical
average. The reviewer who pegs
'em right ofteneSt gets Variety's
title as critic. champion.
Variety considers it worse than
striking out with three on base,
for q critic to have no opinion.
Attempts to straddle the issue
they brand as an editors worse
fault.
Trouble with the system is that
N6AICGJ NdoCo 4AS4O d4AA WAOA6
gueSses on what pictures do at
the box office. Thus very fine
picture such as "The Informer."
would go into Variety's archives
as q failure for the reason that
1t failed to make money. The
critic who praised it would get a
demerit for wasting words on
screen dud.
On the other hand a critic
might find another feature was
worthless, and say 50. but If 1t
happened. to make money, then
the editor gets a black mark for
guessing wrong. For instance
"Down TO Their Last Yacht" was
one Of l934's box office champions
for one month at least and Variety
would list it as a success, although
most critics would probably defy
you to find a worse piece Of 1884
celluloid.
So the critics are murmuring
about using the box office as a
critical yardstick, although they
The Washington times., 1935-11-20
Oakie, Penner Ride

Joe Penner and Jack Oakie,
whose knowledge Of horses is con.
fined to milk wagons and race
tracks, had to ride prancing
chargers for scenes in Collegiate, Il
and both took spills.
The Washington times., 1935-11-20

Oriental dancing sensation, in her
very sensational dance, Lanterns
of China.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
"Frozen Capital"
Market Broken

WASHINGTON, April /. (U.P)-
Administration officials today view
ed the registration Of $281 100000
in new securities during March as
having definitely broken the frozen
capital market.
The late registration of $73,000,-
900 refunding mortgage bond issue
by the Southern California Edison
company Los Angeles, with the
securities exchange commission
swelled the total to unexpected
heights.
The issue of $73,000,000 of 25 year
3A per cent bonds was the largest
ever registered under the 1888 Sc
curities act. 1t was the fifth issue
of more than $2O,0O0,OOO each dur
ing March
The March total was hailed by
Commissioner James M. Lands as
further evidence for the belief
that many American businesses
have decided that the time is ripe
for undertaking to refund old issues
at lower interest rates. y
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
MarketS
New York Stocks

NEW YORK, April /. U.Pl-The
stock market climbed fractions to
more than 2 points in dull trading
today, led by railroad shares which
improved as result of the emer-
gency freight rate increase granted
by the interstate commerce COM
mission.
The belga dropped further in
foreign exchange trading. Bonds
rose and most commodities were
lower.
Near the close Atchison was at
13% up 9s. Union Pacific at Sc up
l3% up =. Union Pacific at 86 up
l. Chesapeake & Ohio at 1875 up 7s
and Pennsylvania at 10 up /.
U. S. Steel held around the prev
ious close. Du Pont showed more
than a point gain to above 90. AM
erican Can was fractionally high
er, General Motors and Chrysler
held around the previous closes.
Utilities moved narrowly.
Some individual issues attracted
attention such as Coca Cola climb
ing to a new record high of 202A
for IL gain, Cuban American Sugar
preferred touching a 1885 high of
59l4 for more than point gain, u.
S. Tobacco gaining more than 2
points, American Bank Note more
than points gain at a new high
of 81, and weakness in mercantile
shares with Macy. Mcclellan and
McCrory issues showing more than
point loss.
Sales today Appropriated 100000
shares compared with 100000 shares
Friday.
Dow Jones preliminary closing
averages: industrial 1923 up 0.42,
railroad 2868 up OIL, utility 1850
unchanged
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
Death Takes Sister
OF Local Woman

Mrs. Sem Bacon was called to
Los Angeles Saturday by the sud-
den death of her sister, Mrs. Mamie
Birdsey of that city.
News of her death came as a
great shock to Mrs. Bacon for only
that morning she had had letter
from her sister in which there was
no mention of i'll health. Mrs.
Birdsey died suddenly as the result
of. heart disease and while no defin-
ite word has been received here it
was expected that funeral services
will be held tomorrow. In addition
to Mrs. Bacon. Mrs. Birdsey is sur
vived by two brothers living in the
northern part of the state.
Immediately upon receipt of the
telegram, DR.. and Mrs. Bacon left
fdr Los Angeles, DR.. Bacon re-
turning last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

in the Hotel California.
The local organization, the ques-
ton of part time executive, of se-
curing sponsors for certain groupS
of the selection of committee mem.
bers were other matters discussed
at the meeting.
New Officials Named
Organization of the executive
BOARD has just been completed,
members including: Guy A. Weak
ley, chairman; Mrs. B. E. Lemons,
president; Donald w. Ketchen,
president; Mrs. Leah Boyer,
secretary; A. H. Keller, treasurer;
Mrs. Warren Currier, Mrs. Fred
Kenyon, L. A. Madden, members at
large, and Mrs. H. K. McClimans,
chairman of the guardians associa-
lion.
Committee chairmen are: A. H.
Keller, finance; Mrs. F. D. Jacobs,
extension; Mrs. w. C. Costello, edu-
cation; Mrs. Anne Davis, Fred
Graeser, publicity; Mrs. A. B. Han
son, civic service Mrs. B. E. Lem
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
L, A. Stocks

LOS ANGELES. April l. UP)-
Prices were irregular to slightly
higher during dull trading on the
Los Angeles stock exchange in the
early session today.
Edison per cent preferred made
a new high of 21A, up Il, on a
sale of 200 shares The common
stock sold 800 shares at 1855, and
the 514s sold 300 shares at 1885,
both unchanged.
A high was made by L. A. In
vestment at 615, up 1as, on a 500
share turnover. Security First Ma
tional Bank gained \ to "a.
In oils, Standard dropped x TO
295s. and Union was unchanged at
Is. both on sales of 100 shares.
Kinner sold 1900 shares at the
unchanged price of .55. Neon drop
ped 4 to 10h on 300-share sale
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
CAMP FIRE EXECUTIVES PLAN
ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL UNITS

Camp Fire executive board men,
bers and committee chairmen, met
this noon at the Hotel California to
make plans for the local activities
and in particular for the meeting
Friday evening, April 5, when Dean
Arthur c.. Peterson of San Diego
State college. president of the San
Diego county council, and Miss
Harriet Dively, Camp Fire execu-
tive for San Diego, will be present.
This meeting is for members of
the board of sponsors and for all
those who are interested in Camp
Fire work and will be held at 8 p.
m. in the Ten Thousand club
house.
Miss Dively and Dean Peterson
will speak on various phases of the
work and Mrs. H. K. McClimans,
chairman of the Camp Fire guard
ians' association, will direct a group
of girls in a demonstration.
Prior to the meeting the board
members will meet with Miss Dive
ly and Dean Peterson at a dinner
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

players arrived for the day. enjoy
inc the local course and hospitality
of the club, many members Of
which we're present for the event.
Results of the matches are:
Ed Mcknight and DR.. G.. w.
Foelschow (SD) 3, E. Burke and
Don Rex (BW) 0.
Tom Mcknight and K. Sommer-
field (SD) 0, w. Elvander and j.
Strobe (BW) 3.
c. E. Kelly and DR.. S. II. Mueller
(SD) 2, w. McPherrin and M. Fer
guson (BW) l.
Weber Austin and Dave Schmch
(SD) 0, E. Roberts and J. Stone
(BW) 3.
E. Hagaman and G. Cox (SD) 3,
r. Mcnamara and r. D. WcPherrin
(BW) 0.
d. Roult and A. D. Hagaman fSD)
l, r. Albright and B. KelleIman
(BW) 2.
Totals: San Diego o, Barbara
Worth 8.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

ons. social; H. K. McClimans, camp.
cial; Il. K. McClimans, camp.
There are 13 groups in the coun-
Gil numbering 1913 girls. Guardians
are Mrs. II. K. McClimans, Mrs.
Max Edgar, Mrs. Thelma Tfpr2n
Ray, Miss Margaret Tondro, Mrs.
Cy Shipway, Miss Eunice Sprinkle,
Miss Clara Carr, Miss Sophia Dun
lap, Miss Louise Stewart, Mrs. Bet
ty Gillett, Mrs. Marie Crandall,
Mrs. Ethel Lovers.
Sponsoring organizations are
American Legion Auxiliary, Junior
Ten Thousand club, Kiwanis club,
20-30 club, Lions club, American
Legion, Rotary club, El Centro Bus
mess and Professional Women,
chamber of commerce, Elks, Hard
ing Mothers club.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
L A. Livestock

LOS ANGELES, April /. U.P)-
Hogs 25. Steady; locals, s8.25-9.
Cattle 1900. Steady to strong.
fed steers s3.35-960; grass steers,
S8.25-9; fed heifers, $3.50; grass
heifers, down; common to good
COWS. S4.75-6.90; cutter grades,
S3.25-4: calves 450. Steady; veal
ers, Sell; calves, SITS down.
Sheep 2300. Steady. Good to
choice spring lambs. s8-8.50; fed
wooled lambs, S650-7; shorn lambs,
s6.75; good shorn ewes. s3.75.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
Valley Golfers Tie
With ChuIa ViStanS

Barbara Worth golf club enter
tanned the members of Chula Vista
country club yesterday in the first
of a series of scheduled matches,
the clubs breaking even with a
score of to 9.
A large delegation of Chula Vista
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

stimulate the digestion. Mrs. Carrie a. NeS
III 500 Ventura ST. Fresno Cal, said:
was very thin and too weak TO take care o.
p,Ssefs Golden Medical Discovery and in a
ves few weeks my digestive organs were
fnnrtioning properly, and ] not only gained
IL health but also in weight and from that
time have been ia coed health. Druggists.
wfils 10 Dr. Picrces Clinic, Bufalo \. y,
fo4 ffcr medical advice.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
FILM ACTOR STRICKEN

HOLLYWOOD, April l. W,D -
Adolphe Menjou, suffering from in
fluenza, was removed to a hospital
today when his condition took a
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

turn for the worse. PhysiciansI
said his condition was not critical
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Petty Theft Reported-Gene Sui
livan- 1851 South Fourth street,
reported to police that a canvas
was stolen from a truck parked
near his home last night. A six
foot saw, hatchet and 2ia gallons
of gasoline were also stolen the re-
port states.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
NEED a TONIC =?

M A N Y folks
:" have thin, pale
blood tn ey re
weak, feel tired,
logy and dull. DR..
Pierce's S Golden
Medical Discov-
cry is just the
tonic TO increase
the appetite, elm
mate poisons from
the inte stines,
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
" Hardware Stores Present Notable Array of Brilliant New
|ChinaWare for Easter
At Right
Bouquet" Pattern

Perfectly lovely" is the verdict
of Ell Centre housewives who have
seen this new pattern from one
of Americas greatest chinaware
plants. The delicate flower de-
sign, and graceful shapes will ap-
peal to all who like fine china.
The extremely low price, open
stock, is even more interesting:
32-Piece Sets ..,....................SI0.50
40-Piece Sets ........................S $3.50
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01
L. A. Poultry

LOS ANGELES, April l. U.p)-
Following are todays market quo
fafinpe
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Local Store Entered-Police were
notified that the Blue Front Gro
Gerry was entered by a prowler last
night. The visitor rumma ge d
through the store but apparently
took nothing, the manager of the
store told police. Entry was gained
through a skylight.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Hotel California Coffee Shop -
Charcoal broiled steak dinners from
5 to 3. 26tc
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Perishablc Shipments
of perishables over the weekend,
according to B. A. Harrigan. agri-
cultural commissioner. consisted of
one car peas, II cars lettuce, one
car mixed vegetables, IS cars car
rots, two cars grapefruit, one car
asparagus.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Marriage License Granted -
Thomas Valles. 30, of Oxnard. and
Esperanza Castillo. %. of Piru. were
granted marriage license at the
county clerk IS office this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Supervisors In Session The
board of county supervisors conven-
ed in regular meeting today. Dur
ing the morning session the board
approved demands on the county
for the past month.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Lost-Pierce Arrow boys bicycle.
Color, red enamel and chromium
plated. Finder call McNeece Ser
vice Station. Reward offered. 29t4
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Building Permit Issued To E.
Girard for alterations at the Owl
poo. hall, $1,000. q
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Farm Bureau Directors = Farm
bureau directors will hold their
monthly meeting this week, Satur-
day, April 6, at l:30 p. m. in the
office at the court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Permits On Increase-A report at
the city engineer IS office states that
20 building permits for total OF
s12,023 were issued here for the
first quarter of the current year.
Twenty-Five permits were issued
during March totaling 1868.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

DR.. r. c. Chemons, dentist, Pro-
fessional Bldg. Phone 245. mwf-to
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

DIR. A. b. Hanson, dentist. New
Professional Bldg. Phone SO 9to
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Sues On Note-W. L. Palmer has
brought suit in superior court
against A. B. and Bessie FoSsum
asking s667 alleged due on prom
issory note.
Imperial Valley press., 1935-04-01

Fire Damages Pole-At 9:55 a. m.
yesterday police were notified that
a telephone pole was burning in
the alley in the 400 block between
Main and State streets. Answering
the telephone call police found sew
eral small boys engaged in extin-
gushing the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-13
Ministers Union Seeks Better Pay
 So Pastors Needn't Ask 'Favors
BROTHERHOOD PLANS TO PREACH FUNERALS FREE, TOOIN

To show their sympathy with other labor organizations, the 70 members of Local No. 1-open to all members of the ministry, re- gardless of color or creed--make speeches to strikers and even go so far as to join picket lines. They also are seeking membership in the American Federation of Labor.
 Brooklyn Pastor Slugged
 Dr David Cory, Pastor of the Cuyler Presbyterian church in Brooklyn, was slugged by the po- lice and got a black eye when he picketed with employees of the Edi- son Company two years ago.
 Tt didn't hurt his standing one particle" Dr Chaffee continued. "On the contrary, his church has an even larger membership now"
 In addition. these charter mem- bers of the Ministers Union, in faiths already are represented, are trying to get churches all over the country to have their calendars and other literature printed in Union shops only.
 We are 100 per cent in favor of labor unions for those who earn a living either with hands or brains" Dr Chaffee said finally.
 We are not worrying about what people will say. We simply are going ahead sending commit- tees out to investigate salaries, making plans for the economic se- curity of ministers in their old age and discussing ways and means to increase public respect for our pro- fession.