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Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
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Il Shoot 1t Out

LOS ANGELES, Aug. %. (UP)-Peter Borisoff jewel
shot out with pair of bandits who attempted to rob
his store today Borsof killed bandit
wounded the other, who captured, and himself
wounded seriously in the exchange of shots.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
Shells Menace
American Lives
Copyright 1897 by United Press

SHANGHAI, Aug. %. (UP)-Hundreds of American
lives including those of and children refugees,
brought into urgent danger today when Japanese
warshps maneuvering in the Whangpoo, drew Chinese
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
~ AMBLING
NEPORTER

Tag, You're It .t+~ ~...-
The Woolriige- Birmingham fight
at the Ell Centre arena became "a
bit of marathon because OF Bir.
minghams back up method OF fight
ing. Woodbridge pursued him as
diligently but Birmingham contin-.
ued to run backward out of danger
A fan who liked action, shouted
from the stands: .''Its'
Quit following him. Why don't
you cut acroSs?" = e
Fashion Sour Note
What the well dressed fireman
should not wear while riding on
the back of truck en- route to a
fire, was effectively demonstrated
twice by Jerry Bennett. Jerry was
sound asleep up stairs in the fire
hall when the alarm sounded. He
shot from bed, down the pole, and
to the back of the truck in the
twinkling of an eye. Here he stood
in all the glory of a pair of abbre-
waited shorts of a dainty shade.
Other firemen of a more con-
servative and modest nature, sent
!. Jerry back up stairs for pair OF
coveralls. He made the trip up,
the quick change, and slid back
into place before the big, motor
flashed out the door. Nothing much
was said about the first semi-strip
act but the repeat performance q
few nights later brought down the
ire of the whole department. Pink
shorts are bad enough but pink
shorts decorated in forget-nle-t
nots!!!!!!!!!! '>''sD'
14A e.,.t j B. ---4. L1.-.--4-....
More Blushes- M g.
A very. very exemplary young lady
observed all the social rules Of Or
der in declining an invitation to a
friends wedding in coast city
She sighed as she posted the letter
Two days later she found the re-
srets still resting on the desk in
her Imperial Valley home. She has
addressed and mailed an empty
envelope.
The Indian Sign
An Imperial Valley man had a
fishing expedition practically ruin
ed by a little Indian boy who was
only knee high to cricket. The
Heap Little Chief used two poles
and was as busy as bird dog
snatching fish off first one pole;
then the other. He kept up q steady
ri1utter as he rushed from pole to
pole. The valley man crept near,
thinking he might hear an Indian
Incarnation irresistible to fish. The
little indian boy was in towering
rage and was gurgling between set
teeth: St
"Too many blank, blank poles at
once!"
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Aug. 28. W.P)
Headed for the Chinese war zone,
the first contingent of more than
1900 marines from the San Diego
base began embarking here shortly
before 7:30 am, today.
Trucks loaded with the 110 Off
GERS and men of the anti-aircraft
machine gun battery of the 10th
Marines. moved out of the base here
and headed for the waterfront.
The men, and their equipment,
were transferred from the base to
the waterfront in huge trucks. AL
the waterfront the men were being
embarked in shoreboats and fer
ried to the light cruiser, U. S. s
Marblehead which lay in the stream
off the North Island Naval all
station.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29


dent Lincoln and refugee tender.
Machine gun and rifle bullets
smashed against the tender anc
against the hull of the big Dollar
liner. Passengers on the tender, and
the United States navy guards with
them, dropped prone to the deck
or fled to cabins.
There were no reports of wounds
aboard the liner, and none aboard
the tender was wounded.
Heavy shells burst on the Poo
tung shore, across the river from
Shanghai, within 100 yards of the
United States cruiser Augusta.
AS this urgent danger came to
American citizens, hundreds of Chi
nese civilians were torn to pieces
is the Nantao section of Shanghai,
Immediately adjoining the French
concession, by bombs from fleet
of gigantic Japanese bombing
planes.
1t was estimated that 400 civilians
were killed by one load of bombs
that fell on and near the south
railroad station.
Sir Hughe Knatchbull- Hugessen,
British ambassador wounded by a
Japasese airplane machine gun
that raked his motor car was re-
ported in fair condition at the
Country hospital.
Lady Hugessen was expected to
arrive today aboard the British
destroyer Defender. She was at
Peitaiho, 160 miles northwest OF
Shanghai, when her husband was
wounded.
Such incidents as the attack on
the British ambassador, and the
merciless bombings of Chinese
cities outside the war zone, caused
the American consulate general
here to warn all Americans to seek
safety. Residents of towns between
Shanghai and Marking were ad-
vised to get out Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
WEATHEE

Maximum temperature 1O9, minimum 81; am.
temperature SO, humidity 76; noon temperature SO
humidity 40; pm. temperature 102 humidity 2S
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
MARKETS IN BRIEF

Butter: Los Angeles 3415; butterfat, Imperial
Valley, fob. ranch grade A, 47c; manufacturing
milk 39c; route gathered cream, 341sc.
L. A. Hay: u. S. No. 1 leafy S20-2050; y. s.
No S18-19; q. S. No. leafy $17-17.5O; US. No.
S15-l5.5O
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29

LONDON, Aug. %. W.P)-An an
cry British protest, demanding the
fullest satisfaction for japanese
aviator's attack on the British am
bassador to China, is to be pre-
sented to the japanese foreign Of
flee probably today.
j. L. Dodds, counselor and charge
d'affaires of the British embassy
at Tokyo, was ordered to make the
protest in a long note of instruc-
tions sent him last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-29
STATE Dept.
SENDS WORD
TO MEX CITY
Governor Silent in
Crisis Over Canal
Strike

The United States govern
ment Saturday thrust a hand
into the muddled Imperial
Valley water dispute.
Tn a message from the state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
GIVEN STARS ROOM

Since Gertrude Michael's return to Paramount for her role of "So- phie Lang in Hollywood" she has been assigned one of the star dress ing rooms next to Carole Lom- bard's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
How Robert Taylor Was Discovered:
 ---The True Story Revealed At Last
Scouts in Movie Center Seeking Talent for
 Broadway Plays

didn't youp"
 Taylor admitted that he had.
 But got more dough-" he added. "A lot more dough. I'll get $50 q week"
 When he tells the story, Clivt shakes his head in simulated sor' row and says. ". and now look where he Is as the result oI not taking my advice!" Waggish Wagerer
 It's told about a certain movie executive, a man whose life'i passion is gambling. He wants tt bet on everything - automobile li' censes, the number of blonds passing a corner in 10 minutes gross receipts of pictures, hors, races, football games, tomorrow weather. Ills first response to al' most any statement is How mucf do you want to bet?" Anyway:
 A friend was killed in an auto mobile accident. The movie mar rode to the emergency hospital learned his friends fate, and re- luctantly went to the victim home to break the news. A wom' an answered the door. He asked Are you the Widow Schmaltz? I'm Mrs. Schmaltz," she said But I'm not a widow"
 MOP" he said. How much dc you want to bet2"
 
 Talent Cornered
 It's true that Hollywood has jus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
Facts Slightly Different From the Usual Yarns
 on His Film Rise
BY PAUL HARRISON MEA Service Staff Correspondent

Hollywood-The true story of how Robert Taylor was discovered, as told by E. E. Give, Is not quite like the yarn that is incorporated in most of the life stories you have read.
 His studio and the Taylor biog- raphers always have related sim ply that Ben Piazza, a talent seeking executive, saw Taylor in a college theatrical performance and signed him up.
 The facts are that Taylor,
 fresh out of Ramona College,
 went to Give four years ago
 and begged for part in one of
 the English comedies which
 Give then was producing at the
 Hollywood Playhouse.
 After tryout, Taylor was hired and given the role of a movie actor - a member of film troupe making some scenes in the castle of an impoverished duke. Since other members of the stock company were English, Taylor thought up the name of John stanhope for himself, and that's how he was billed in the program.
 The play, M Lord the Duke" opened brightly enough, and the Following evening, Taylor sought out Olive and excitedly announced that he had been offered a movie contract by man named Ben Piazza.
 afIow muchp" asked Give s''Thirty-five dollars week. said Taylor.
 ssIf that's all he thinks of you" said the English actor, you'd bet ter turn 1t down. Tell him you want more dramatic training. Tell him I'm going to take this com pany to New York. Tell him you fhirk you're going to get better part and lot more money
 For three days after that Tay- Tor avoided his boss, The latter knew what was up. He cornered the young man and accused him: -YOu signed that movie contract,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
ROSALIND RUSSELL
 IN STRAND SHOW
Might Must Fall" to Play There"; The Go. .Getter"
 Also on Bill

Make date. break e date but don't miss This Is My Affair" with Robert Taylor, Barbara Stanwyck and Victor McLaglen also "pick A Star" with Jack Haley, Patsy Kel- ly. Lyda Roberti and Laurel and Hardy, attractions at Warmers Strand theater today and tomorrow It's marvellous show and enter tainment the whol efamily will en- joy.
 Sundays new show will be head lined by Might Must Fall" starring Waterbury'S own Rosalind Russell with handsome Robert Montgom- cry.
 Might Must Fall" was Q London stage play and Montgomery sug- gested that his studio adapt 1t for a picture. That Is an ordinary pro- cedure, but the extraordinary phase was Montgomery's cagerness to play
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

WaterbuFy's own Rosalind Russell is to be seen with Robert Mont gomcry In Might Must Fall" which heads the twin program at
 the Strand Sunday
 the leading role. The part is that of 6 pathological killer who corn- mits murder with the least of rea- son but the most of cunning.
 For . star of heroic roles to de- liberately choose such c part was daring and, in the light of his sub- sequent performance, highly com- mcndable. Montgomery has brought to the screen something that never appeared there before. He has ta- tented cooperation from Miss Rus sell and e highly capable cast of supporting players.
 Might Must Fall" Is not e mys- tery story. On the contrary. the audience knows in advance that it is watching the criminal, even be- fore he conceives his next act of violence. The result is fascinating and remarkably effective as e thrill producer.
 M-G-M brought over some of the players from the London stage play who appeared there for 66 consecu- tive weeks. These include Dame May Whitty. Merle Tottenham Matthew Boulton and Kathleen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
EVER SINCE EVE
 IS 4-STAR SHOW
State Brings ROIliCking Comedy Man in Blue
 Companion Feature

Two feature attractions well worth Ending time to enjoy are on the current program at Warmers State theater. Included is that gay com edy hit Easy Living" with lovely Jean Arthur, Edward Arnold and Ray Midland also "The Great Gam bini" with Akim Tamiroff and a supporting cast of Hollywood fav- orites.
 Sundays brand new show will be headlined by another four star comedy hit Ever Since Eve" CO., starring Robert Montgomery and Marion Davies with Frank McHugh, Patsy Kelly, Louise Fazenda and Allen Jenkins.
 It is described as the sprightliest piece of nonsense that either the lovely golden-h haired Miss Davies or handsome Bob has ever played in.
 Montgomery plays the part of a goofy author who cannot settle down to finish his novels because he always has his mind on blondes, Miss Davies assumes the role of a secretary who has been so pestered by previous employers on account of her good looks, that when she goes to work for Bob she does so in disguise, making herself as home W as possible.
 Bob meets her at night, undis- ruised, doesn't recognize her, and falls in love with her. The compli- cations resulting from this are said to be fast and furious.
 The sort of roles portrayed by Miss Davies and Montgomery in the picture are especially suited to their talentSfl and triumphs of for nner films are repeated here many fold.
 Perhaps one of the best features of the picture is the presence of a Side-splitting supporting cast of comedians. Performances by Aller Jenkins, Frank McHugh, and Patsy Kelly keep the audience in the proverbial gales of laughter.
 The companion feature will be sThe Man In Blue" with Robert Wilcox, Nan Grey, Edward Ellis Alma Krueger and Ralph Morgan.
 The story of cop who raised the son of the man he killed. and Killed again to save him. Here is dramas deepest depths.
 Have you noticed how comfort able the State is of late. -. even on the hottest days?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
Promising Pictures Feature Programs Of Local 7he
POWELL, RAINIER
 | IN NEW PICTURE
POIi Brings Them in ''Em- perOr's Candlesticks"
 Tomorrow

Proving again the versatility of William Powell and Luise Raner, the "Emperor's Candlesticks", open. ing at the Loew Poli theater to- morrow, presents these stars in roles of arresting interest.
 It is 0 daring film, not only be- cause of its intriguing narrative, but more because It gives these celebrate ed stars Q new opportunity to provs their versatility.
 Tn the new picture, Powell, fa- nous for his creation of "The Thin Man." is seen as e debonair secret agent in Europe. Miss Rainer, erst- while Chinese slave.wife in "ThG Good Earth" now becomes an exotic spy. The contrast is startling and the two stars achieve ttheir diver gent roles to perfection.
 In c setting of glamorous beauty in Vienna, Warsaw, Paris, London and Russia, the action of the story follows the adventures of these two across Q continent. Always there is suspense, danger and intrigue and, presently, there is romance.
 It is Q novel vehicle for Powell and Miss Rainer and their talents rise to new heights, A supporting cast of exceptional strength includes Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Frank Morgan, Henry Stephenson, Douglas Dumbrille, and many other film notables.
 Powell and Miss Rainer are mas ters of restraint The Viennese star who has been in America only two years, is thoroughly at home in the Continental atmosphere of the pic- ture, and Powell, the Cosmopolitan always, is delightfully."- nonchalant wherever destiny takes him.
 John Considine, Jr., who produced Broadway Melody of 1887" and other notable screen triumphs, held the reins in this production, and George Fitzmaurice was the direc. tor.
 "The Emperor's Candlesticks" will Wdd ASW ANukeio " dleh EGSVtdo and to those of the entire cast,
 The second big hit on this gala program is the thrilling race-track melodrama of the Frame Up' which features Paul Kelly, Holly wood Favorite. and Jacqueline Wells In the leading roles.
 The most enjoyable event of the season will be held on the stage of the Loew Poll theater tonight where our patrons will be given the added treat of 'Imelda CaSey's Riddle Re- vue." Waterbury's most versatile young dancers, singers, and dra- matic artist will exhibit their talent at two performances at 2;40.s:46 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
Pictures Education
 In Year Of 2,OOO
Dr. Snedden Forecasts Increasing Tendency for Poli.
 tica Citizenship, Civic Careers

of the already expansions of state or political functions, provided, of course, the democratic methods of government still prevail.
 That during the school years between 10 and 20, increasing at- tention will be paid to superior utilization of the conversational and self.culture studies.
 In the meantime. however. Dr, Snedden declared 1t is necessary for the United States to get rid of certain other tendencies, now manifest, the principal one of which is an excessive proportion among leaders and teachers who seem to be romanticists instead of realists. ..
 "They philosophize too much" Dr. Snedden said. Their alleged reasoning is excessively deductive Their terminologies are too vague and equivocal.
 ".Their theories and speculations lead to emotionalized cults among both teachers and middle class parents and undersized families cults especially devoted to soft ness of living, over-feeding of play interest and negation of discip- line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
LAKE QUASSAPAUC
 PLANS FIREWORKS

Tonight at Lake Quassapaug there will be a mammouth display of fire- works. This is the first display of the year and a huge crowd is ex- pected to be on hand to witness the event.
 Dancing will be held at the dance pavilion tonight with Frank Ortone's Lake QuaSsapaug orchestra furnish. ing the music. ToNorrow night is College Night at the dance pavilion and all the college boys and girls are invited out to the pavilion.
 A dozen new rowboats have been put in service at Lake Quassapaug to take care of the many patrons who enjoy a row around the lake. The speed boat is still catering to large crowds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Changshu and Kangshien, China will be connected by a l70-mile rail- way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16
BOB CROSBY AT COMPOUNCE SUN.
Brings Band There-Fire- works Scheduled for Sat.
 urday Night

Bob Crosby. brother to the famed Bing, radio and screen star, will bring his Dixie Land swing orches- tra to the Lake Compounce ball. room Sunday night. Featured with the organization are Kay Weber, soloist, formerly with Jimmie Dor sey and Bing Crosby on the Kraft Cheese hour, Ray Bauduc, drummer, Eddie Miller and Happy" Lamare.
 Bob's first appearance at Com bounce was as guest soloist with the famous Dorsey Brothers orches- tra later organizing his own band under the direction of Rockwell O'Keefe, Inc, Radio City, New York, His success as an orchestra maestro was instantaneous and his reputa- tion increased by leaps and bounds as the unit toured the country. Bob perfected new style of music and called 1t the Dixie Land swing, or in other words swing in the good old southern style, type of rhythm that received instant acclaim from music lovers the country over.
 Bob Crosby and his orchestra re- gently completed a sensational en- Eagement at the Congress hotel, Chicago, later going to Los Angeles and Hollywood and at present is on a tour of New England His appearance at Compounce Sunday night is being anticipated with a great deal of enthusiasm and a record crowd will undoubtedly be In attendance.
 A fine display of fireworks will b. on the card for Saturday night with dancing and roller skating to the music of Hal McIntyre's or- chestra. Sunday afternoon from 3 to s o'clock the City Band of Meri- den will present program of con- cert music under the direction ot R. Gustine,
 Roller skating is a sport that is becoming more and more popular at the lake as the season progresses and sessions are held every after noon and evening during the week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Los Angeles, (UP)-Educatio in 2000 has been forecast by pr. Da- vid Snedden of Teachers College of Columbia university.
 As a result of trends already in evidence and changes that will take place in the next 70 years or so he predicts among other things:
 That all children of all people will continue their full-time edu- cation until at least 27 years old.
 That every young adult will be specifically trained and certified some time after l8 years of age for full competency of some special ized vocation.
 That there will be an ever- growing education for political citizenship or civic careers in view
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

about cornered the supply of entertainment talent. At least tive scouts one of them representing a group of Broadway producers, are in town to recruit actors and actresses for the stage.
 And Irving Hoffman, commut. ing columnist for The Hollywood Reporter movie trade paper, writes sadly of his departure from the Gold Coast:
 Were packing the white pants and all other Hollywood insignia for a return to Broadway, And we pause to wonder why. Wonder why we leave @ feast for famine. In all truth, Broadway has moved west. Whats left on the Hudson Is a shucked cocoon. The butter fly has flown.
 "Well go east and wander along Swing Street" and other alleys of the Deserted Village. The friends we'll sec, the folk well meet. will be Hollywood visitors wondering audibly why they came"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Alligators from Mississippi have just arrived at the Moscow, Russia, ZOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Does she look like Jean Harlow tO you? Whether Mary Dees, above, will claim a portion of the niche of fame held by the late platinum blond screen star remains to be seen. But Mary has already made . start, ap- bearing in Miss Harlow's place in the long shots in Saratoga" since work on the picture, in- terrupted by the death of Miss
 Harlow, was resumed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-16

Harrison. Others who score are Alan Marshall and E. E. Olive.
 The companion feature will be "The o-detter" with George Brent and Anita Louise heading 6 cast that includes Charles Winninger. of "Show Boat" radio fame, Henry O'Neili, John Eldredge and others.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1937-12-01

HOW DIFFERENT! YES, INDEED
Groonboltis IRIS t1%olo cti on for
counc ilmon is aiffepont from any,
thing soon.or no ard. in tho annals
Of. Maryland politics. It Is on the
record now.
Think OF tWolVe candidates in a
politi cal camp ign, whore you hear
no namo- all ing, no fake charges,
no trumped up issues; whore there
is no twaddle and ballyhoo, no
vague promise and no red her.
rings! Each candidate merely prom
ised to study his job, do his
level best for all, and made it
plain tn at nonpartisan politics
me ant exactly that. We are glad
Greenbelt polit les can ride
through amp ign wi thout inflat-
ed egotism, or injury to any per-
.sons's character. "
Greenbe1t is. not only q place :
whore community workers gladly VOL
unteer the ir service or leader
ship, but where Clarity in civic
undersba nding, and sensible toll
erance prevail as pr ime oh je olives.
We are fortunate in Greenbelt to
have leaders who temper their wis
dom with dignity and hum ity.
. Popul ity is frequently
. tickle lady. She may be wooed and
courted; she is very charming
!. s ono ines but her face can turn
suddenly sour, ugly, and old.
Therefore, the truth seeker is not
beguiled by her Whims.
It's "big hand" the town folks
gave to Johnny Graham and his Or
chestra at tho Thanksgiving Dance.
LOOKS as thnllClo q oaClll Al, month 4 Y :.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1937-12-01
- Hero Worship 1857 Style --


Conauerors in the ages past, more
likely than not, were generally a.
mong the mil itary hero class. In
Greenbelt we Witne sed "a heart
felt welcome which was accorded to
three Of it's greatest heroes!
Who were they? None other than
Reginald j. Wadsworth, principal
architect; Hale Wal ker, town plan
ner, and Harold Bur sley, princi-
pal engineer.
other who could have stood
shoulder 10 shoulder with hem, but
COULD not be presdnt on the occa.-
sion Of the first election festiv-
ities hero, was Wallace Richards,
town planning authority. He is now
in Pittsburgh.
Those conquerors in. town PLAN
ming are the HEROES Of new age;
they have applied the forces Of
nature for Instructive ends. They
thrill us one and all in this year
1887. May their kind bring a larger
vision to our nat ion. Greenbelt
will welcome them again and again.
The Journal istic Club. meets
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1937-12-01

Tho sphoro Of the Cooporator and
its polio los may be sumnari zed as
follows:
= L. TO sorvo as a nonprofit on
torprise. <.s :-*s:-7
2. To remain nonpartis an in
politics.
3. To ROMAN neutral in religious
matters.
4. To print news accur ately and
regularly.
5. To make its pages an open
forum for civic affairs.
6. To develop a staff Of vo1un-
toor writer's. =.
7. TO create "Good Neighbor"
spirit, promote friendship, adj
vance the. common good, and develop
a "Greenbelt philosophy" Of life.