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The Washington times., 1936-04-29
ICOVer HOu YWOOd

'trically lighted sign boards, cost
M.G.-M. a cool couple Of thousand
bucks alone. For the main title
of Universal'S "Show Boat" 80
people were employed to give out
with miniature and trick effects
to start off the epic with a bang,
but in their case the title is so
long that it has to be cut down
because it took up almost as much
room as the picture. Just waste
Of energy, I calls 1t.
It used to be that q studio bus
service in Los Angeles could take
you romping through Universal
Studio to cape upon the actors
running to and fro for which "U"
received a dollar per head but no
longer. The new regime doesn't
want rubber-neck wagons peering
into the privacy of their empo-
rum so now practically every
avenue of entering q studio IS
closed to the visiting firemen un-
less you happen to know PreSi-
dent Roosevelt or someone person
ally connected with the business
it was q rather tasty deal at
Warmers when they loaned their
star Paul Mum to M-G-M for "The
Good Earth" After the run OF q
set picture contract for the Chi
nese epic, warmers will receive an
extra thousand dollars q day for
NUNS services, and "The Good
Earth" Is more than a cinch to
run at least q month over the
contract that MUM was originally
set for. Mighty lucrative, this
business. Barbara Bennett COR
Mrs. Morton Downey in private
life) is returning to the screen IN
England now any moment which
should be good news as she photo
graphs very nicely.
Lily Pons begins her new RKO
epic August the LIST, and it's a re-
make Of the sensational street
Girl" in which Betty CompSon
starred some years ago. And, by
way of making the re-hash as
good as the original, Jane Murfln
(who did the first adaptation In
1920 Is now doing the second
one for Miss Pons.
(COpyriEht. 1895 by King Features
Syndicate. 1nc.)
The Washington times., 1936-04-29

Come" is far from explicit, con-
corning itself more with wars and
space guns that will reach Mars,
maybe.
Says a little lady from F Street
who has a keen eye for the box
office: 81 wish that Mr.. Wells
had been as smart as those who
made the Fox picture called. "JuSt
Imagine" If you remember, Ell
Brendel dropped a quarter into the
slot and out popped a brand new
baby. Quite an idea and a tribute
to the mechanical age. Leading
up to Mr.. Brendel's observation:
at will never be as popular as
the old-fashioned way"
This joke slipped through before
viii Hays took up his blue pencil.
But it's still good wisecrack for
those over 16.
"Just imagine" became talked
about picture because of this joke
but Things to Come" remains
dignified and suffers at the box
office.
MIR. LUST MAKES GOOD
Tonight I hope to sit at the
guests table at the Father and
Sons banquet which Sidney Lust
will conduct at the MayfloWer
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
NJ OVIE
O'CLOCK

EXTRAORDINARY Cooper
in "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town"
1890 q. M, 1875, 2:4O, 4:35,
7:15, $3.50 p. m.
EARLE-Pat O'Brien in II Mar
ried a Doctor" 1900 a. m, 1885,
4:2O, ITO and 9:55 p. m. Stage
-12:4O, $3.50, 6:15 and 9:05 p m.
PALACE-H. G. Wells Things
to Come" II a. m, los, 3:15.
$40, 7:30, $40 p. m.
EOX-Margaret SULLIVAN in 1.-THE
Moons Our Home" 11:00 a. M:
1885, 4:25, 7:15 and 1000 p. m.
Stage-12:45, $3.50, $40 and
9:10 p. m.
BKO-KEITH'S-Will Rogers in
"A Connecticut Yankee, 1925
a. M. 1880, 3:35, $40. 7:45,
and $50 p. m.
COLUMBIA Freddie Bartholo-
NEW in Little Lord Fauntle-
roy" II a. M, 1:05, $40, 5.25.
1880, 9:45 p. m,
RELASCO-"Ecstasy" at 1905
1905, 2:05, 4:05, sos, sos
1905 p. m.
ILTTLE-W. C. Fields in David
Copperfield," 11:16 a. M, 1:49
4:24, z and $50 p. m.
HOWARD Ross Alexander in
Brides Are Like That" 1890
$3.50, Sis, els p. m. Stage
Lucky Millinder and Mills Blue
Rhythm Band, 2. 4:45, 7:451
1918 p. m. .
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
BY LLOYD PANTAGES

HOLLYWOOD, CAL, April ~.
Cinema. Something new happens
out here every day-there'S no
doubt about it. Since the major
studios started making their own
horse operas the minor empOriumS
found that their epicS Of the great
open spaces were not selling so
well because they, Of course, didn't
have the money to spend on pro-
duction. So along came Q lady
bountiful in the guise Of couple
Of big automobile companies who
have bought up their operas that
have been lying on the shelf, as it
were, and they in turn will add
shots showing the hero causing
the villain in their brand Of auto
instead of on q steed and send
them out as publicity teaSerS for
their product.
Very few Of US ever paid much
attention to the main titles, either
trick or otherwise, that precede
on the screen the showing Of q
picture, but they're most impor-
tant and very expensive. For in
stance, the title credits for THE
Great Ziegfeld," which were shown
on the screen on a series Of cleo
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
losses Knives
Livinq

'"Thalia," mystic and knife
tossing feature of the Johnny j.
Jones exposition currently at
Fifteenth and H Streets N. E.,
was a former vaudeville feature
and also heard on radio mystery
yarns over some of the largest
ether stations.
AS a free attraction Of this
years show he outlines a beauti-
full lady against a board with
thrown knives. These knives are
three pound implement daggerS
and are buried over an inch and
a half into the wood, 'Thalia,"
before starting the act Is blind
folded with over a dozen thick
nesseS Of adhesive tape and is
the only knife thrower in show
circles to attempt this daring
feat.
The Johnny J. Jones shows
close Saturday, May 2.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29

Young'S predicament in THE On
guarded Hour" She is the dutiful
wife of Franchot Ttone, a brilliant
lawyer, and learns that he has
written several discriminating let
tiers to a former wife. The former
wife was one Of those people who
saved old letters. AS a result Of
their presence a series of tragic
and dramatic episodes come about,
including blasted romanceS, crimes
and even death.
Possibly in actual life the exist
ence of love letters have proved
embarrassing. Or. conversely, their
existence may have provided many
hours of sentimental reflection.
But the question is, should they
or should they not be saved? Let
the contest editor know without
delay.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
IN HUMOROUS VEIN.
Sidney Lust Gets Some Acts.
Also 500 Poyette Check
For the Relief Fund
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

In the morning and rolling down Sixteenth Street the
to work coumnist accustomed to tune in Arthur
Godfrey of WJSV Partly to keep in touch with the
time and today birthdays but generally get the
Godfrey laughs nothing in particular
mention this because of the regular readers of this
space opnes that this coumnist getting peevsh and pu
liant and inclined to forget that life is only song it's
comedy, if you have the right point of view
Well of the hardest things the world be funny
every day. which is Of the why envy Ken Muir
who generally to put snapper into each his
daily columns another page.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
SIS Cash, Theoter Tickets, In
Love Letters Contest

Once again. and for the last time, seek to determine
whether you're who is sentmenalist who thinks all
letters should saved Or you're of that school
of though which maintains that all letters of personal
nature should be DESTROYED after a first reading?
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Ford Seeking
Singers

Gene Ford, LOew's Fox Theater
manager, is once again seeking
local singers for a mixed choir.
He asks all singers who are in
tereSted in being auditoned to re-
port at the stage door Of the Fox
next Tuesday night at 9 o'clock.
From those auditioned he will
select eight male and eight female
voices for o mixed choir which
will be among the features for the
stage offering for the week of Fri
day. MAY 9th.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29

GOOD SONG TITLES
In a generation of newspaper
writing I have never consciously
lifted from another author with
out giving credit so that while I
laughed at Arthur Godfrey'S Sug.
geStion for a Oman song: I'm
Putting All My Yeggs in One Cas-
ket," I hesitate to use it because
It originated in Hollywood six
weeks ago and has been seized
and exploited by radio and news
paper columniStS in the East.
A better song title which Bill
Farnsworth, of the New York
journal, dedicates to the night
clubs is: "Give Me My BeautS and
SeidelS."
Or. to quote Ken Murray, the
Old sow'S song: I'm going to sit
right down and get myself q lit
ter"
WHERE WELLS ERRS
While in frivolous mood it
seems to me that H. G. Wells
''Things To Come" might have
been a more prosperous motion
picture had the distinguished
English author given it more sell
ing points.
To be frank, the younger gen.
Grafton of moviegoers would have
liked to see how romance flour
1shed in Everytown in the year
2036 A. D. On this, Things to
The Washington times., 1936-04-29

for the washington Hebrew Con-
gregation.
MIR. Lust is o neighborhood
movie tycoon and when he gets
behind anything Like this banquet
you may be assured that he Is ON
a short sleeping schedule until
success Is assured.
I have been meeting Mr.. Lust,
man and boy, for q decade, and
generally when neighborhood bust
ness is bad. So he reminds me Of
Mark Hellinger's favorite wise
quip, to wit:
Cohen: How's business?
PinkuS: Terrible. In 1888 I
lost $1,000.
Cohen: How about 1894?
Pinkus: Worse, I lost $4,000.
Cohen: Well, how'd you do last
year?
Pinkus: oy, I lost $4,000 yet.
Cohen: Such q worry. w
don't you quit?
PinkuS: Vot can I do. Amt
I got to make a living.
Seriously, I think Sidney Lust
is one of the hardest and most
sincere civic workers In Washing
ton. I think he's afraid to admit
the movie business is sometimes
good in the Lust chain Of cinema
magnificenceS for fear the ex-
changes win hear about it and
jack up the picture rentals.
AS q salesman he is Grade A.
For instance he walked into
Johnny Payette's office Monday
to beg a couple Of acts for his
banquet. He walked out with
the acts and . 500 Payette
check for the Jewish relief fund.
How can you beat q man like
that?
SOME MERRY MURRAYS
IF you haven't got q grin by this
time let me add q few Jokes from
Ken Murray'S broadcast last night.
Boy, I'm not like Milton Befle. I
give the Lifebuoy program or
Royal Foster credit. Il
understand Peggy Joyce IN
on a diet.
Issatso. How does she feel?
Just like O new man. .
A bachelor Is o fellow who never
makes the same mistake once.
(Where did I hear that one firStO
Yes, sir. I'm q married man.
I've been married twice. I mar
ried my late wife'S sister. I didn't
want to break In q new mother-in-
law.
Murray: Kansas Is famous for
Landon. Michigan Is famous for
Vandenberg. Tell me, what Is
Idaho famous for?
Oswold: Potatoes.
A patriot Is a man who can
whistle the "Star-Spangled Ban
ner' while he's making out his
income tax.
A RADIO TRIBUTE
While I was getting most Of
this column from the loud
speaker, the mellow voice Of Bob
Hurleigh comes through from
VOL proclaiming that Andrew
R. Kelley was not only q good
columnist, but on Monday night,
addressing the Wilson Normal
Teachers College Alumni AsSOcia-
ton, he demonstrated he was q
good public speaker.
Now, how did Bob Hurleigh
know that? The answer Is, he
wasn't there.
However, thank you, Bob Hur-
leigh? almost broke the radio
taking a bow. AS for the Wilson
Teachers Alumni Association, they
are as thoughtful, attentive. sweet
and delightful an audience as
ever listened to nervous critic.
trust they enjoyed my rambling
remarks half as much as en-
joyed being with them.
P. S.-None Of these jokes are
copyrighted and don't break out
this way often. It must be the
spring air, or the Arthur Godfrey
8 a. m. influence.
The Washington times., 1936-04-29
Favorite Returns

Loyal Film fans will welcome
the appearance Of Victor Varconi,
silent screen favorite, in Pioneer
Pictures new Technicolor TO-
nance, Dancing Pirate"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
ANIMALS KEEP SUNDAY

An interesting fact concerning the
lions, tigers and leopardS in the New York
Zoo is related by the director of the park.
Describing the feeding Of the various
animals, he states that these big repre8en-
tativeS of the cat family are fed only red,
raw meat, with an occasional dash of cod
liver oil. Beef is generally used, but
horse meat Is also given them at intervals
But the interesting thing concerns the day
of fasting these animals must undergo
once a week. The director says:
Sunday is their fast day, and they
know it, On week days just before 2
0 clock the whole cat house IivenS up. The
tigers pace about, the lions stretch and
Watch theifrdnt of their cages. the leopards
leap over each other and like as not the
pumaS Startan argument that may get seri-
Gus before +heil keeper reaches their cage.
But 2 O'Clock on Sunday is just p. M, and
passes with no more attention than any
other hour"
Now the question is how do these ami
mails know when Sunday comes? Can they
count the days? There seems to be no
other explanation; or if there is, the direc-
tor doesn't give it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pressure continues high over
eastern and far northwestern
portions of the country. New
York City, 1862 inches, and
Seattle. Wash. and Rosoburg.
Oregon. 1924 inches. and is rela-
lively low from mid-weStern Can
ada southwark over New Mexico,
and Arizona, and south of Flor
ida. Phoenix, Ariz.. 29.7S inches,
and Key West. 29.SS inches. Mod
crate showers have occurred dur
ing the last "a hours over most OF
Florida. end there have been light
! showers in Arkansas. South Da-
kOta. and Washington; while else
where throughout the country gen
orally fair weather has prevailed.
Temperatures have risen in tn
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
INCREASED CONSUMPTION

One of the problems of the economic,
readjustment of the United States in
wolves the employment of millions of men
thrown out of work during the past
twenty years by the use of machines and
the Improvement of chronological pro-
cess es. The only apparent solution is i'll
increased consumption to an extent greater
than ever before in the history of our ma
ton, which means setting up a national
standard of living upon a higher scale.
illustrations without end could be
given to make vivid the unemployment
caused by the adoption of machinery to
various human activities A few will suf-
flee to remind our readers of the process
going on. The automatic dial system in
telephone exchanges makes the use of
many thousands of "centrals' unnecessary.
Telegraph messages need no longer be
sent by trained operators or received by
them inaSmuch as there are automatic
transmitterS and receivers, doing the work
of many Skillful operators under the old
system. In mary manufacturing processes
machinery has been successfully used to
increase production at lower cost but by
necessity throwing Workmen out of EN-
ployment.
Thus through the use of machines,
production has increased while in the very
processes workers have lost their jobs,
which reduces the buying power of the So
ciety for which the machines are sup
posed to work. These idle workmen can
only be given employment if hours of labor
are reduced so that the available work
may be shared or, on the other hand, CON
sumption is increased so that there would
be ready demand for the total produc-
ton possible with the extensive use OF
machinery. The latter is the desirable
utilization of the modern processes.
Therefore, national economy should
be planned so that the American people
could reap the benefit of the improved
methods of production. There are thouS-
ands of people i'll need of clothes, shoes
homes and all the other productions of an
improved industrial system. Production of
the necessities of life should not be cur
tailed as permanent policy until the mil
lions Of Americans have been adequately
supplied. How this problem can be work
ed out should be the subject of much
thought.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
SEEKS PEACE IN MEXICO

Harold l.. Davis, winner of the
Pulitzer Prize for the best novel published
in 1885, expresses interesting views.
For example, Mr. Davis says that he
etayed in Mexico because Giving was
cheap and because in the United States
always worried about the future and how
long before the lid would blow off.
sometimes wonder when people will go i'll
to stores and take what they want
Coming from gentleman who chooses
to reside in Mexico, this is arresting. Can
it be that Mr.. Davis found greater security
III the confines of our southern neighbor
thansin the United States? Maybe so, but
perhaps not, because Mr.. Davis explains
that ''in Mexico the people have starved
700 years and will for 700 more" In
other words, the lid won't blow off in
Mexico.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print i.
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid 70 attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan inc mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction ass; always do it's utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue;
commend good done by individual or organ.
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contamnate the reader; never copA.
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Some years ago a Russian dropped a
large sum of money going out of the bank
y man picked it up and followed the loser
IN his place, got his name. but instead of
returning the money went home to debate
with both his wife and his conscience
whether to return it or not All night they
fought. his wife wanting to keep the money,
but his conscience won and he set out to
return the money. To his dismay he found
that the loser had committed suicide during
the night in anguish. SO returning home, he
found that during his absence his wife had
hanged herself in aggravation over the
fact he was returning the money He i'm
mediatey let her body down and, taking
the same rope, hanged himself, too in
remorse. Anguish, aggravation and re-
morse - three different emotions - each
the cause of death, and all because one
man responded too slowly to the dictates
of his conscience
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
WEATHER FORECAST
(Till s d. m. Saturday

(Till 8 p. M, Saturday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy with occasional showers
tonight and Saturday; moderate
to fresh northeast to east winds
Florida: Partly cloudy with
local showers Saturday and along
the east and south coasts tonight
Jacksonville to florida Straits
and East Gulf: Fresh northeast
to east winds and partly overcast
weather tonight and Saturday
with occasional showers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
TODAY'S WEATHER

Ohio and upper Mississippi Eal-
leys and Lake region. and are
above normal throughout most
sections Of the country, exceat
in some eastern districts. with an
normally cod weather in portions
of New England, EastpOrt. Ne.
reporting a minimum OF 50 de-
grees this morning. which Is the
lowest on record there for TINS
time of year.
- 8. KENNEDY.
Official in charge
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
T0day's IIoroscop"

Today gives security and pros
perity. A kind nature, a trustful
disposition. and many friends who
will show their friendship in a
substantial way. Success in life
will be almost certain and will
be deserved. On the whole, a life
is promised which will be well
worth the living.
A manta, or devilfish, weighing
more than 5000 pounds has been
caught near B.mini, Bahama is
lands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

|. Water and Sewerage.
.. Bridges to complete Road TO Main
End.
~r7e Fort
.. Hotels ana Apartments.
e. ba-hipg Pavilion.
e. AirpoIts-Eand and Sea-
= 81 lsoidation Of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Where part of our former population
has gone after they were forced out of Key
West on account of local economic condi-
lions is definitely shown by the registra-
ton of 400 former Key WeSters as quail
lied voters in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Containing six kinds of itch kill
ing medicines, Imperial Lotion
flows freely into skin folds and
pores to reach and kill itching of
eczema, rash, letter, ringworm and
common itch. Two sizes, 35c and 81.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Examinations for the position
o: U. S. railway mail clerk are
being conducted in the pOstoffice
building today by Arthur Pastor
mi, local civil service secretary.
Those taking the examination are
Phillip r. Stephenson and Ernest
Thompson. both of Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Creation of new countries and re
naming Of old cities since the World War
have about repealed all the geography we
learned in school. r.s.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

What fails to interest Us: Another
mans pains and symptoms, also his none
tary losses
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

The only thing that some people
know about art is that, vaguely, they re-
member a connection with nudity.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Everybody is in favor of reducing pub
lie jobs except the individuals who have
the Offices and the jobs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

TOday's Birthdays
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DIR. Robert G. Sproul. president
of the University Of California.
born in San Francisco. - years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Rev. Frederick H. kuubcl of
New York. president of the Luth-
eran Church in America, born n
New York, 66 years ago
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

DR.. Jacob Gould Schurmau.
former Cornell Univ. president
onetime ambassador. born on
Prince Edward Island. - year
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

y good policy for Government would
he to maXimiZe confidence and minimize
control.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

IN This issue OF The Citizen will
bc 'cuud the announcement Of A.
II. McInnis as candidate TO fill the
unexpired term OF Sheriff Ro-
land Carry. During the shrie-
va!ty of Mr.. Curry Mr.. McInnis
was chief deputy and before that
was sheriff
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

The end of friendship: And you
know what she said?'
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

DR.. Oliver ". Stewart Of Chi
cage and Indianapolis. prohibition
leader. born in Mercer Co. H.
Ga years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22

Judge Rufus r Foster 81 the
9Th Federal Circuit. New Or-
leans. born in Virginia. 80 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-22
Rainfall

barometer q n. nI. today:
Sea Level, 29.S8.
Smyrna times., 1936-11-19
C. l.. TERRY, JR., STATE SECY
Appointment of Dover Attorney
Was Announced Last Week

Appointment of Charles L. Ter
nv, Jr., Dover attorney, as secre-
tary of state, was announced We'd
nesday by Governor-elect Richard
@. McMullen. Mr.. Terry will sue
ceed Walter Dent Smith, Whining
ton, who served under the admins
tration of Gov. G. Douglas Buck.
MIR. Terry will take office January
10 when the Governor-elect is in
augurated. Mr.. Terry was attor-
ney for the General Assembly at
the 1888 session and also a dele
gate to the Democratic National
Convention in Philadelphia last
June He has been an active party
worker in Kent County and in 1926
served the Kent County Levy
Court as counsel. In making the
announcement, Governor-elect Nc
Mullen said: THE list of applicants
was large and they were very cap
able. 1t was a pleasure to know
so many stand ready to take over
serious duties" Mr.. Terry will be
the first Democratic secretary ol