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The Redwood gazette., 1936-10-29
Beet Weighs 9 Pounds

Hector-Displayed in a drug
store window at Hector are two
sugar beets which tip the scales
at nine and three-quarters and
nine and one-quarter pounds, re-
spectively. While all beets are
not this size, these specimens bear
witness to the fact that the beet
crop this year is excellent.
The Redwood gazette., 1936-10-29

Gordon Taylor, Willard Wes-
SON, j. w. Budik, Frank D. Budik
and John Steck of Minneapolis
were hunting guests of DR.. and
Mrs, j. C. Budik Saturday, Sum
day and Monday.
Mrs. Glen Strand left Monday
evening for Devils Lake. North
Dakota because of the illness Of
he rfather, ohm MacLean.
The Redwood gazette., 1936-10-29
SCORES LAST WEEK

Hutchinson Ia, New Ulm Is.
Sleepy Eye IA, Fairmont z
st. James 8, Springfield 0
Appleton 13, Benson 0
Chaska 18, Norwood-Young
America O
Clarkfeld A, Renville 0
Luverne 0, Worthington 0
Albert Lea O, Mankato 0
Wells 7, Blue Earth 0
Ortonville 6, Madison 0
The Redwood gazette., 1936-10-29

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. johnson
and children and Mrs. K. H.
Hoyme of Hills and Don Woods
of Minneapolis were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D. w.
Buckley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Zumwinkle
and children came from Mankato
Sunday to be present at family
dinner at the L. w. Hassinger
home in honor of the birthday of
Mrs. Margaret Zumwinkle.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
Five Bodies As
Stdrs at Fox

"The Country Doctor" consider.
ed the motion picture scoop Of the
century, for 1t presents for the
first time in . full-length movie
the Dionne Quintuplets, will be the
feature attraction at Loew's Fox
on Friday.
This picture is deemed notable
not alone because 1t presents the
worlds most famous babies, but
also because 1t Is q human drama
Of great power. It unfoldS Q stir
ring story Of o courageous, unSung
Canadian backwoods doctor. his
single handed fight to save the life
Of his people, his failure and his
final success.
Jean Hersholt plays the part Of
the Country Doctor, Dorothy Pc.
terson his devoted nurse and Slim
Summerville as a bungling sher-
if. June Lang and Michael Qua
len are q pair of young lovers and
many others well-known to movie
goers form the cast Of this senti-
mental drama.
On the stage the headline posi-.
ton is to be filled by that clever
comedian, Jimmy Savo, whom
Charley Chaplin has described as
'the worlds greatest pantomim-
ist." The Stone Vernon Foursome
the Elida Ballet, which is being
held over for Q second week, and
Benay Venuta as an extra special
attraction. are others to appear
before the Fox footlights.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
Rhodes Opens Tonight at $50

Walter Huston, whose tremen-
dous success with his play, "Dods-
worth" has kept him too long
absent from the screen, returns in
the drama Of Rhodes, the Dia-
mond Master" empire builder,
jungle conqueror. This special pro
duction is to be the attraction
commencing at $50 tonight at
the Metropolitan Theater.
The career Of Cecil John Rhodes,
the man who overcame sickness
and poverty. who cornered the dia-
mond markets Of the world, who
conquered savageS, who brought
civilization to the jungle, and who
put his name on the map Of South
Africa, contains all the ingredi-
entS that should make for q. great
portrait by one Of the screens
greatest artists.
The story from which the pic
ture was produced is based on
Sarah Gertrude Millin's book,
"Cecil Rhodes" The adaptation is
by Leslie Arliss and Michael Bar
ringer and the dialogue by Miles
MalleSon.
Mr.. Ralph William Close, N. c.
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary Union of South
Africa, and Mrs. Close will head
the distinguished guests for the
Washington premier.
Representatives Of the British,
Canadian Legation and the Eng.
lish Speaking Union also will be
present.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
M OWE
o'clock

EARLE-Al Jolson in THE Sing
ing Kid" 1000 A. NJ, 12:25
$50, Sis, TAO and 1905 P. M
stage-11:3S A. NJ, 400. 4:25
$50 and 9:20 P. M.
PALACE-Shirley Temple in Gap
tain January" 1880 A. NJ, 1888
S:35, $40, 7:45 and Gas P. M
METROPOLITAN Wheeler and
Woolsey in Silly Billies," II
q. m, 12:4S, ASS, AIS. Sis
Preview Walter Huston IN
Rhodes" $50 p. m.
FOX-Freddie Bartholomew In
Little Lord Fauntleroy," 1890
a. m, 1925, 4:15, 7:05, 9:55 p. m.
Stage-l2:40, $3.50. $40. o:lO
p. m.
RKO-KETTH'S-Edward Arnold in
Suffers Gold" 1l:44 Q. m.r
1:44. 3:44. 5:44. T:44, s:44 p. NJ
COMMUNICATIVE Chaplin in
Modern Times" 11:15 a. m,
1:20. 1925, $50, 1885, 9:45 p. m.
LITTLE Charles Laughton In
THE Sign Of the Cross" II
a. M. 1:07, 3:14, sal. 7:2S'
9:35 p. m. -4s
HOW ARD-Donald Woods In
Road Gang" 1880. 1850. $50,
1880, 1910 p. m. Stage-"Le'
roy Smiths Orchestra" 1885,
4. $3.50. 8 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16

Former Paramount Star Plays Z
Small Role In "Mr. Deeds" Picture
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
ByLLYOD PANTAGES
GcOpyriEht. 1855. BY King FsatursS
avndieata- Ino.l

HOLLYWOOD, April I6.-Here
and there. It's q lot Of nonsense,
one Of my fellow scribes' stories
that Shirley Temple has been put
on strict diet because she was
gaining weight. According to Shir-
ley's mama (and she ought to
know Missy Temple has never
been and never will be on Q diet.
In December she weighed so
pounds and at the moment land
Shirley stepped on the scales to
prove it, she tips the beam at 81,
so thata Is thatal Shirley, by the
by, will die for the first time IN
her film career in her next epic,
"Dimples." but only In q picture
within q picture, In q brief episode
she will portray Little Eva in
Uncle Toms Cabin"-and you
know what happened to EVE.
Frank Capra has purchased the
original manuscript Of James Hill.
tons Lost Horizon" which he Is
currently making into q movie.
Much to Mr.. HIS embarrassment
because the original manuscript
was written on very inexpensive
paper and had the author known
such q fuss was going to be made
about it he'd have whipped it up
on parchment.
Nice to know that finally, after
combing the entire city for Scotch
bagpipes for Hepburn's MARY Of
Scotland" out Of II, RKO finally
garnered four gentlemen Of
Hebraic origin who only took up
the blowing Of bagpipes because it
amused them no end.
The most unpunctual air.
minded couple in our midst are
Lupe Valez and Johnny Weiss
muller. Every time either one of
them take off via Transcontinen.
tai Air Line they always hold up
the plane at least 10 minutes be-
fore they can make the grade with
bag and baggage. AS q matter Of
fact, their hardness became so
The Washington times., 1936-04-16

Allen and whoever he likes, with
out riSking q punch in the nose
from Carter Barron or Gene Ford.
On his r Street appearance,
Mr.. Barron assures me, Rudy
Vallee will play every show. That
means his Thursday night ma
tional radio broadcast will be sent
out from Washington
Speaking of Rudy Vallee re
minds that Oracle Barrie, who
was his sweetheart in George
Whites Scandals, is now out in
Hollywood preparing to take an
other screen test, this time with
Universal. Oracle appeared once
very briefly in q Warner Bros.
musical, so briefly that she never
had q real opportunity to show
what she had, and her option was
permitted to lapse. Better luck
this time.
RAY BOLGER SIGNED
In whiting down ''The Great
ziegfeld" to three-hour size, the
once famous GiIda Gray, Ann
Pennington and Leon Enrol
landed on the cutting room floor.
They were paid for their work in
the picture even though their ef-
fort was SciSSored.
You will find that Ray Bolger
was only given three minutes to
show what he could do. But,
man and boy. Hoofer Bolger
packs more into that three min.
utes than you would believe pos
sible for any dancer. In Phila-
delphia and New York they have
been breaking into applause over
his energetic talent.
Notwithstanding reports to the
contrary Ray Bolger was q
free agent, so far as Hollywood
was concerned, when 1.-THE Great
ziegfeld" was first released. On
top Of his hit in the picture he
bowled Broadway over last Satur-
day night by smashing hit in
the new musical comedy, ION
Your Toes"
This double-header triump h
caused Metro oldwyn-Mayer to
get busy. Dancer Bolger was
signed this week to a long term
M.G.-M. contract and musical
comedy will soon lose another star
hoofer.
BARRYMORE AS CRITIC
Says the current Variety: John
Barrymore's press agent figured it
would be a good idea for him to
write a criticism Of Dolores Cos
teIo'S performance in Little Lord
Fauntleroy" and sign the actors
name to it. Shown tho notice,
Barrymore mixed it and said he
would write his own critique. He
sat through a private screening Of
the film, wrote the criticism him.
self, and it was printed the night
before the picture opened its Los
Angeles Hollywood run. The actor
characterized his former wife as a
genius actress" and an "intrigu-
ing personality"
ROADSIDE JOTTING
Little Bessie Pritchard, faireSt
Of the towns press agents and all
decked out in a new Easter bonnet,
drops the second barrage Of copy
from the Roadside Players head
quarters. They open June is at
the Red Barn.
Believing in direct action Miss
Pritchard inquiries: could you tell
me where our opposition is going
to locate or Is it Secret?" I can
only say, at this time, that Wash
ington seems destined for two
summer theaters and a friendly
rivalry for June, July and August
patronage. Mr.. Cochran is keep
ing his production plans and the
location OF his warm weather en-
terprise a secret. only know that
Karl Nelson, who will direct
again. is busy engaging actors
for O post Washington season.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16

} chronic they have been informed
by the Air Lines that, should they
ever he late again, the plane will
take off sans their occupancy.
Since this ruling has gone into ef'
feet, both Of their managers have
gone to the Air Lines and
suuawked loudly-but to no avail.
They cannot hold up planes be-
cause not only does 1t hold up the
other passengers but the mail and
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
I Cover HOI yWOOd

the Government raised a howl
about that.
As a result of Ray Mala's re-
cent worldwide broadcast he has
received 20 proposals of marriage,
46 job requests. 80 pleas for
money and, more than that,
1000 fan letters. Practically all
of the missives came from his
native Alaska.
The Washington times., 1936-04-16
AAI|D0ET TDIEc (0AEPAHV Former
1EAINSNOTI INIEO SONIADT\N Small R
Rudy VoIIee and His Band Are
Due at the Fox in Nay;
Oracle Barrie Tested
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

George Bancroft hits the comeback trail in Mr Deeds Goes
Town." and hope he gets going He plays managing
editor and does excellent chore.
If may be permitted bit of surmising think he prob
ably took this job for the of working under Director
Frank Capra. Every actor in Hollywood likes to strive in
Capra picture since the of the Columbia studio has the
reputation for recognizing sparks Of genius and blowing them
The Washington times., 1936-04-16

lnbO d 44uG0Cs
ONCE GOT $500
Actor Bancroft in 1927 com
manded $500 q week at Para
mount. That was after he played
Bull Weed in the first-and
think the best-of the underworld
stories called, appropriately enough,
Underworld" It made Mr.. Ban
croft a star who could dictate
terms and 1t also rode Evelyn
Brent into eminence. Director
Joe Won Sternberg shared in the
triumph.
Then came Docks Of New
York" ''Wolf of Wall Street" and
other Bancroft starring pictures,
but none Of them came close to
his masterpiece. He skidded
swiftly at the box office and in
1884, when he made Elmer and
Elsie" and it proved q huge dis.
appointment, George Bancroft
was waived out Of the big star
league by all Hollywood producers.
It must be hard to come down
from q caviar salary to q corned
beef and cabbage wage. However,
George Bancroft is still a good
actor and while he's active in Hol.
lywood there is always the chance
he will catch up with another
Underworld"
ABOUT MR.. HULL
"You like to be fair" advises
Stephen Erlanger Cochran Of the
National Theater, $50 why not
let me state the case for Henry
Hull, Of Tobacco Road" and what
you described as his first night
mumbling." The floor then is
awarded to Mr.. Cochran for two
minutes.
when Henry Hull opened here
he had an UNDERSIGNED script with
words in his part that could not
be used in Washington. There was
acting business, too, which was for
hidden. Under the circumstances
Mr.. Hull was nervous and he ad-
mitted to me that the presence Of
cenSorS added to his uneasiness.
II then, he muffed q line or two,
or was inaudible there was a rea-
son. In justice to Henry Hull, a
fine actor and q perfect gentle
man, think you might run this
explanation"
Let's accept the explanation
with the added regret that critics
and audience were not aware of
the actors troubles. I didn't pick
out Henry Hull particularly in this
indictment those who disregard
balcony seats and those in the
rear of the orchestra. There are
too many guilty members Of
Equity.
What I know is that the acous-
tics of the National Theater are
okay for the actor who knows how
to use his voice. John Drew,
feeble in body but magnificently
equipped for acting, proved it by
reaching everybody in the theater
on his farewell appearance here
in "Trelawney of the Wells" Viii
A4cA4A GA44CUGCS PcLoO oV' "oo eSHAO
to be heard without Straining in
Three Wise Fools" as recently as
February, 1886.
Rudy VALLEE COMING
Now it is the agents who are
scrapping about Rudy Vallee and
his Washington engagement at
the Fox early in May. It will be
the first vaudeville appearance
Of the crooner down Potomac way
It seems one vaudeville agent
claims he was authorized to offer
Rudy and his band for one week
at $4,000. Another submitted an
offer Of $4,000 a week and a split
$3.50 on all money over $4,000
Loew's took the second offer.
Anyway the Connecticut Yam
KEGS will appear here the first
week in May and Rudy can give
his limitations Of Chevalier, Fred
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

harmonica, stock farm, Evershap,
ten pins, balloons, truck wagon,
popeye, shovel, bank, blocks, police
outfit, cowboy holster, Indian suit,
toy watch, airplane, telephone, gyr-
ospoke top, CHAN mask, tootie
toys, drum, sled, and all different
kinds of candy and nuts.
Your friend,
Jimmy Jones.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. II, 1886.
Dear Santa,
Christmas is coming. I would like
to have a doll that cries and q COW
erall, some nuts, apples, cookies
and candy and would like to have
a tractor and pillow.
Your little friend,
Martha Kemper.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. Is, 1896.
Dear Santa:
I am a little boy 8 years old and
in the third grade. My teachers
name is Miss McFarlane. For
Christmas I would like you to bring
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

me a train, a Oman set and lots Of
candy and nuts. You'll find some
oats and hay for your reindeer in
the barn. Feed them all they want,
Santa. Thanking you, I am
Your friend,
Felix Essler.
P. s. Don't forget my other brothers
and sister.
Melrose, Mimi,
Dec. II, 1886.
Dear Santa,
am going to write a few words
to you. If you are coming Christmas
you can bring me sled and some
nuts, candy and apples. My father
a suit, shoes and rubbers. My moth
er a Christmas tree, q coat, and
dress.
Your little friend,
John Middendorf.
Melrose, Mimi,
Dec. II, 1896.
Dear Santa,
I would like to have a cap and
candy and some nuts and a sled.
would like you to bring my father
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

want II balloons and a visiting
top, black board, a doll and
Christmas book.
Your friend,
Lorna Matthiesen.
Osakis, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa,
want a big wagon, whistle, pen
Gil box, candy and nuts. I think ]
was a good boy.
Yours truly,
Anthony Marthaler.
.
Osakis, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
am five years old.
This is my first year in school. I
Will you please bring me color
book, bicycle, little chair, candy
and nuts?
Yours truly,
Amelia Marthaler.
sss
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. IS, 1885.
Dear Santa,
My age is twelve years and am
in the eighth grade.
I hope the weather Is as nice on
Christmas eve as it is now so 1t
won't be hard for you to get around
to visit all the girls and boys.
The things I have been wanting
most of all are a sled, a bingo
game and also some nuts and can
dy.
In school we have a forest Of ev-
ergreens with reindeer among
them. There is snow and tinsel on
the trees and I believe 1t looks
something like Santa Claus land.
Your friend,
Frances Kettler.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. Is, 1896.
Dear Santa,
If there is too much snow per-
haps you will come in your plane
this year. I will listen for your mo-
tor. I hope you have a BIB gun for
me, a doughboy tank, snow skates
| and a bank. Also nuts and candy.
I would like an airplane too.
Your friend,
Leroy Kemper.
80
Melrose, Mimi,
Dec, IL, 1886.
Dear Santa:
am only a little boy five years
l. L. 80
want much for Christmas. would
like to have the following things.
pop gun, tinker toys, streamlined
wagon, tricycle., caterpillar war
tank, cowboy suit, machine gun,
streamlined train, dump truck,
scooter, teddy bear, blackboard,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17
Elrosa

Joe Lesser and Barney Diedrich
were Greenwald callers Tuesday.
Clarence Kampsen called at the
Henry Kampsen home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Kranz were
Elrosa visitors Sunday.
Mike and Buddy Wall were Bel
grade callers Friday and Saturday..
Mrs. John lilies, Miss Mary Flad-
ung and Tony Lesser were Sank
Centre shoppers Friday.
John Michels, who is employed at
New Munich, spent Sunday after
noon here with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kuefler were
Brooten callers Thursday.
Little Darlene Lesser, who has
been ill for the past two weeks,
was taken to the Brooten hospital
Thursday, where she underwent an
operation for an infected gland on
her neck. She is getting along nice
ly.
Math Michels was a Belgrade
caller Monday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

a pair of mittens and a cap. Bring
my mother cap also. Bring INV
brother a wagon. Hope to see you
Christmas time.
Your little friend,
Dolores Sunderman.
Melrose, Mimi,
Dec. II, 1895.
Dear Santa,
If you aren't too poor I would
like you to bring me a wagon, a
little car, mittens, some nuts and
candy and a Cristmas tree.
Your little friend,
Bernard Determan.
go
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. IL, 1885.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy years old. I've
been pretty good the past year.
For Christmas will you please
bring me train with lights on,
Sandy Andy, ball, and a mouth Or
gan. Also some candy and nuts.
Thank you.
Your friend,
Joe Ripka.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17
Sank Centre Route 3

Robert Schloegle was a visitor
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Schloegle and family, Tuesday.
Ernest Sell was a business caller
at the Anton Bieringer home Fri
day.
Raymond Schloegle is employed
at the Ralph Veeder home.
Henry Voller and children and
George Ballman were business
callers at the Anton Bieringer
home Tuesday.
Herman Kemper was a business
caller at the VIM. Schloegle home
Saturday.
Fred Ahrens and son were visit
ors at the VIM. Schloegle home Sun
day.
Rose Schloegle spent Saturday
with Doris Christie in Sank Cen
ire.
Mrs. Mary Reznecheck and son,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Jenc and family.
Carl Bieringer was a business
caller at the Anton Bieringer home
Monday.
Elizabeth Bieringer and Gertrude
Schleogle were callers at the Hen
~ Schmidt home Tuesday.
Herman Kemper was caller at
the VIM. Schloecle home Tuesday.
Fred Lamphrey was a visitor at
VIM. Schloegle's Sunday.
Joe Sander and Mr.. Rehkamp
were business callers at the VIM.
Schloegle home Wednesday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17
Letters To Santa Claus

cap, a little gun case and a belt, a
little Christmas book, too.
Yours truly,
Marvin Matthiesen.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
I am writing you a letter to tell
you what I want this year and also
to thank you for the nice things I
got last year.
This is what I want this year. I
would like to have watch, knife
and a story book.
Yours truly,
Willis Matthiesen.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy. I am Z
years old. go to school. I am in
the End grade. Thank you for the
things from last year.
I want bicycle, whistle, book,
skis, candy, wagon, watch, tablet,
pencil, ball, and drum, dump
truck and a train.
Yours truly,
Norbert Marthaler.
sSs
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
I think I have been a good boy
and go to school every day. am in
the End grade. I would like to have
drawing book, drum, a prize
fighter, game and some candy.
Thank you for the skis I got
last year.
Yours truly,
James Marthaler.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
am in the 4th grade and am
eight years old. I thank you for the
toys from last year.
For Christmas I want a little doll
house and a bunny cap. I want a
IL piece cooking and bakery set. I
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17
Westport

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Kirkoff were
visitors of relatives in Brooten on
Sunday.
Ed Weisgram and Ben Motifs are
cutting wood in Glenwood this
week.
John Gaffaney, of Willard. was a
Sunday visitor of his cousin, Dean
Gaffaney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cooper mo-
tored to Fergus Falls Saturday
where they spent the weekend
with Mr.. Cooper's sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Potter.
Mrs. L. J. Buchholz and Mrs.
Ben Frederick were luncheon
guests of Mrs. E. H. Pfenninger on
Monday.
Miss Emma Hines, of Sank Cen
tire, spent Thursday with her moth
err. Mrs. M. E. Hines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Riley and
Miss Jessie Tipler were Sank Gen.
tire shoppers Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fay Bodeker were
supper guests at the Lee Hamilton
home Sunday.
Lawrence Frederick was a busi-
ness caller in Grey Eagle Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Hermanson
were Sank Centre shoppers Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Frederick
and family were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Less Judkins Sunday.
Miss Julia Schaub was a visitor
of Mrs. Bert Frederick last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cooper at
tended a school board meeting at
st. Cloud on Thursday.
Mrs. s. ]. Phillips and Mrs. E. H.
Pfenninger and son, Gordon, were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Hesse at Grove Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Hines and
Phyllis visited with Mrs. J. Simp-
son Sunday.