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The Washington times., 1938-09-22

do much in the way of acting
and the final verdict on the
Twentieth Century-Fox find
awaits a more impressive assign
ment.
Girls who are interested in
what to wear for skiing, skating
and other winter sports. are ad-
vised to look over MY Lucky
Star" carefully. For Sonia
Henie plays the roll e of
mannequin for a Fifth Avenue
department store, who goes to
college for the sole purpose OF
introducing the firms line of
snappy togs for the campus.
JOAN DAVIS FUN
AS Kristinia Nelson, little
Sonia becomes innocently in
volved in the divorce case of the
boss playboy son. The college
rallies to her side and true
romance has its way when all
of the students journey to the
Fifth Avenue store and put on
an Ice Follies and fashion show.
Like the earlier Sonia Henie
pictures, this one has good
music, most catchy of the songs
being BY a Wishing Well'' and
Gould You Pass in Love-. The
background music for the Alice
in Wonderland ballet is Victor
Herbert's March of the Toys"
Joan Davis is one of Holly.
woods most promising come
diennes, but her material in this
feature is not nearly as good as
that revealed in the earlier
Hold That Co,Ed." Buddy
Ebsen and Billy Gilbert also
help out the comedy.
The Washington times., 1938-09-22
KELLEYGRAMS

company of "You Can't Take It
With You" at popular prices.
The experiment is playing
the Pulitzer prize play against
the screen version, nationally
released by Columbia Pictures,
and due at the Earle Theater,
September 80.
BY reducing the ticket scale
to $1.50 top, the play in New
York has been able to compete
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AN EXPERIMENT

Producer Sam Harris will
begin an interesting experiment
In Washington next Monday
night, when he opens a touring
The Washington times., 1938-09-22

SPECTACULAR BALLET
Sonia is dressed as French
doll, instead of the Alice pima
fore-to provide freedom for her
skating-but the various charac-
ters from Lewis CAROLS famous
story, from the Walrus to the
rabbit, come through the mirror,
and frolic on the frozen surface.
1t is a spectacular and beautiful
finale for the picture.
My Lucky Star" also intro
duces the new leading man,
Richard Greene, who has been
The Washington times., 1938-09-22
New Prooram Frdav at the Trans-Lux Theater

a complete tour Of the city Of
BANGKOK,
The Washington times., 1938-09-22

color travelogue for the week. I
Here is the real Siam, including
The Washington times., 1938-09-22

Ann Corio, called queen Of all
burlesque artists, is back from
a six month tour of Europe.
This season she is star Of her
own show, "Girls in Blue" which
opens a weeks engagement at
the Gayety Theater, starting
with matinee Sunday.
Miss Corio has gathered to-
gether a really remarkable
chorus and a company of en-
tertainers, among whom may be
mentioned George Murray, wise
cracking funster with a raft Of
new gags; Eddie Lloyd, forcible
character actor; Jess Mack, one
The Washington times., 1938-09-22
Gle a anings S
and
Screenings
BY Andrew R. Kelley

In two years Sonia Hene has developed into of Ho
lvwood most potent box office the being such
good pictures Zone in Mion, Thin Ice and Happy
Landing"
Latest feature with the roundfaced and whoesome-ook-
inc Sonia is MY Lucky Star which off at the
Fox exchange for critics yesterday to Loews Capitol
Theater tomorrow.
The Norwegian queen of the ice has done about everything
possible the steel blades in the shape of gdes spins wrs
and exhibitions of speeding grace, and My Lucky Stars"
novelty is an '1ALice in WonderIand' ice ballet.
The Washington times., 1938-09-22

Spectacular "AIice in Wonderland" Bal
Is Feature of Sonia Henie Picture
The Washington times., 1938-09-22
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
Ann Corio Coming to Goyety

Of the best masters Of cere-
monies to be found in any show:
Miss Jean Lee, charming tanta-
lizer; Elaine and James, skilled
musicians and novelty dancers;
Ilene Hubert, volatile soubrette.
The Washington times., 1938-09-22

Three birthday cakes featured
the eleventh anniversary party
of the Capitol Theater in the
mezzanine parlors of the Hotel
Washington last night. 1t was a
double celebration, for when
'Boys Town" bows out OF the F
Street cinema tonight it will
have played to more than any
picture ever shown in the house,
q new attendance record.
Producer Walter Wanger ad-
ded to the joy Of the occasion
by releasing his pet celllulold,
"Algiers" for the Capitol, week
of September 80. Since early
August "Algiers" has been
knocking at the Palace doors
but earlier bookings had the
way.
Loew's Division Manager, Car
ter Barron, House Manager How
ard Burkhardt, Production
Manager Gene Ford, and Hos
tesses Irene Weber Sadel
and Virginia Bell, presided over
the heavily laden tables, dl-
rected the candle blowing, the
filet mignon courses, the wine
popping, and the songfest which
completed the birthday celebra-
ton.
Since opening in 1927 the
Capitol, nee the Fox, has played
to more than 30,000,000 movie
customers, and hundreds OF
celebrities.
LIONEL is LAME
Lionel Barrymore plays the
grandpa of "You Can't Take 1t
With You" in a wheelchair. De
spite this handicap, the veteran
actor took down the August
award of the Hollywood colum-
nists and critics for the best act
ing of the month.
Due to his inability to get
around, because of a leg all
ment, the elder Barrymore will
play his next assignment in
THE Young DR.. Kildare" in the
same wheelchair. Metro-Gold-
wyn-Mayer has had his role re-
written so that the invalid equip
ment fits the character.
PHIL HAYDEN NOVELTY
Sylvia Kaplowitz will show her
new act, ten girls with accor-
dions, at the Presidents Cup
Regatta banquet at the Press
Club on Saturday night. Ber-
nadette Crouch, daughter of
Warner Bros assistant zone
manager, is one of the squeeze
box musicians. Scouts from both
the Capitol and the Earle thea
ters will look over the enter
'>inment for possible vaudeville
booking.
Another novelty at the Press
Club banquet for the boatmen
will be demonstration of the
Lambeth Walk by a group of
prize pupils from the Phil Hay
den studio. In addition to show
ing the latest dance craze, the
girls and boys will teach it to
the dinner guests.
AN EXPERIMENT
Producer Sam Harris will
begin an interesting experiment
In Washington next Monday
A:-l-G Ia A.an.ac a knii1.iHn q
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widely ballyhooed as a possible
rival for Robert Taylor. Greene
was imported from London and
seems a little out of place with
his English accent in an Amerl-
can college.
A handsome juvenile with a
dimple, he is not called upon to
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Fatally Hurt
Brakeman Struck By
COGsting BOrcGr

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 20.
Thrown under one coasting hoxcar
when struck by another at Poto-
mac Yard, w. J. FavilIe, about so,
q brakeman, was fatally injured
early today.
Police said Faville, who lived at
1919 A St., Fredericksburg. was
walking up the southbound hump
after riding a car down when he
was hit by a free car coming down.
He was thrown under the wheels
of a second boxcar coaSting down
the hump.
Faville died at $50 a. m. at the
Alexandria Hospital, after his LETT
leg was amputated at the thigh
in an attempt to save his life.
One ear was town off, and his
left arm and head injured.
With other brakemen, Faville
was helping shift boxcars to make
up new trains at the freight yard.
VOTE FOR SUFFRAGE TOMORROW
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100000 BUILDING.
LOANS SOLD TO.
ERPETUAL CO.
Justice Gordon Signs
Approval Order

Following his action last week
in approving the dissolution OF
the Montgomery Building and
Loan Association, Justice Gordon
today in United States District
Court signed an order formally
approving the sale to the Per
petual Building Association of
$526,332.54 worth of mortgage
loans owned by Montgomery.
Sale of the loans was not OPP
posed when the formal order was
presented by Attorney William E.
Richardson, counsel for Col. Julius
I. Peyser, receiver for the asSocia-
ton.
In addition to the mortgage
loans, the Montgomery building
loan group also owned real estate
in Maryland valued at approx
mately $23,869.31, Colonel Peyser
told the court. This property will
be purchased by Perpetual upon
approval by the court of a pur-
chase price, he said.
Three appraisers, Adam WeSch-
Ter, Ralph Weschler and E. Gates
by Rowzee were then appointed
by the court to estimate the value
of the property before the sale is
approved.
Observers expressed no surprise
at the lack of opposition to the
sale Of Montgomery assets, but
said they are prepared for seige
Of prolonged litigation over dis
tribution of the proceeds of the
sale among several groups Of hold
ers of different classes of stock
and holders of more than 100000
worth of foundation surplus GER
tificateS.
-VoTE FOR sUFFRAeE TOMORROW
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TEMPERATURES
DEPARTURES

Accumulated excess Of tempera-
ture since January /, 1898. 554.
Excess of temperature since
April /, 1888, 98.
Accumulated deficiency of pre-
cipitation since January l, 1888,
4.96.
Deficiency of precipitation since
April /, 1888. 1853.
Temperature same date last
year-Highest, Sc; lowest, At.
TEMPERATURES
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The Weather

District of Columbia-Fa1r and
cooler tonight; Saturday fair with
moderate temperature; moderate
westerly winds.
Alphabetically fair and
cooler tonight; Saturday fair with
moderate temperature.
Birginia-Fair and somewhat
cooler tonight; Saturday fair with
cooler in extreme east portion.
TIDES
High tides today at 7:09 a. m.
and at 7::34 p. m.
Low tides today at 1:25 a. m.
and at 2:o9 p. m.
High tides tomorrow at 7:54
a. m. and at 1921 p. m.
Low tides tomorrow at 2:09
D. m. at 2:55 p. m.
SUN AND MOON
The sun rose today at SIP
b. m. and sets at 6:57 p. m.
The sun rises tomorrow at Sill
q. m. and sets at 6:58 p. m.
The moon rises today at 4::36
q. m. and sets at $40 p. m.
The moon rises tomorrow at
S:1S a. m. and sets at 7:50 p. m.
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Summer Shoes
Z Prs. S

Here is the event you're looking for! New
all Whites! New Crepe soled oxfords! New
black and whites and tan and whites! New
black and tan shoes! Don't miss seeing
them! Sizes 6 to IL.
THE HEIGHT co. BARGAIN ANNEX
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
W WHITAKER
BY Mrs. Jessie Smith

"Grace And Truth" was the
theme Of the message delivered by
Rev. A. Knowles last Sunday. A.
mong the worshippers were Attor-
ney and Mrs. Herbert Dudley and
Miss 4. Coolsby. OF Detroit.
Rev. Knowles was guest speaker
at the 3 p. NJ. service at the First
Baptist church. Romulus. OF which
Rev. Foster Is pastor. The Junior
choir rendered selections.
Miss Fern Carter was among the
several plano students OF Miss
Ruth Skinner, who attended the
annual Christmas party. given by
Miss Skinner last Tuesday In Up
slant.
Mrs. Nancy Alexander is improv-
ed, but Is still confined to her home
by illness.
Representatives OF the Mary f.
Handy Missionary society Of Camp
bell chapel. motored TO Eloise hos
pltal last Friday, 70 join other
neighboring societies in distribute
ing homemade cakes and fruit a
mong the inmates. Among those
present we're: Mrs. Harriet Rhann.
Mrs. Jessie Smith, and Rev. A.
Knowles. Mrs. Rhann and Mrs.
Smith express the belief that this
trip should be followed by similar
visits from missionary societies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
PORT HURON
By Rev. r. II. CowaB

The superintendent OF the SUM-
day School OF Mt. Olive Baptist
church is improving and on his
Job again. During his illness, he
was under the care OF DR.. Ware.
The Christmas program was held
at the church Saturday night. De-
cember "a. and was we'll attended.
Miss Dorothy Moore received a
token from the program committee,
for obedience. Rev. Cowan, the
pastor, presented the token.
Rev. Cowan wrote Santa Claus
for a suit OF clothes. The suit was
received. being presented by gen.
tleman who did not wish the pas
tor to dlvulge his name. SO Rev.
Cowan simply says that friend
gave him the suit. Pastor Cowan
also received other gifts from St.
Paul and Mt. Olive churches and
other friends.
Mt. Olive church will install Of
ficers on Sunday. January 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill were guests OF
Mrs. Lizzie Hill. during the holl-
days, also her two great grandchil-
dren.
Nj. Olive Baptist church will
serve Communion Sunday night.
Rev. Lott will be the speaker.
Business people OF Port Huron
are invited to advertise in the Tri-
bune. It pays to advertise. J. C.
Reed has made improvements In
his tavern at the corner OF vanness
and 26th street. II Is orderly. On
the opposite corner. Mr.. Strickland
is operating pool room. A few
doors West from the poolroom. Mrs.
Strickland conducts a store that Is
we'll supplied. Patronize them.
Mr.. Lott sells hot fish and soft
drinks.
William Hill was the guest last
Saturday night OF the Working
Mems club OF Port Huron. He talk
ell on leaders OF labor should lead.
Read the Detroit Tribune each
week and keep informed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
YPSILANTl
BY Mrs. EugenIa O'Bannon

How beautiful Il is TO think OF
the holiday season when happiness.
goodwill and good cheer and warm
handshakes are IN evidence. Being
reminded OF the first Christmas,
how God gave his first great gift Of
love TO loveless world gift OF
peace and goodwill toward all men
is enough in itself TO restrain men
from celebrating Christmas In n
riotous way or doing things unbe-
coming 10 a Christian. The more
serious-minded honored this day
because Savior was born nearly
two thousand years ago, a Savior
which Is Christ the Lord.
Sunday. Dec. IS was full day
at Brown Chapel AME church. At
the morning service the pastor. The
Rev. II. @. Simmons. preached a
iorcefuI sermon from the subject
Choosing that good part"
The Sampson Brooks women's
Mite Missionary society had its
Christmas service at the parson-
age Thursday. Dec. 22 at 1880 pm.
Saturday. Dec. 20 the Sunday
School had It's Christmas tree and
program at eight o'clock In the
evening. z. r. Brockman Is super
intendent.
Mrs. John Whlsenant, captain
OF Club No. was well pleased
with her efforts last Sunday after
noon when Pastor Garther Rober-
son and his choir OF Second Bap-
list church rendered service at
Brown chapel. In interest OF her
club.
The second quarterly conference
will convene at Brown Chapel Dec.
% at which Presiding Elder r. f.
Washington will preside.
The morning worship period At
Second Baptist church was spir-
itual one with the Rev. Mr.. Rober-
son at his best IN preaching the
morning sermon. The evening mes
sage was delivered by the Rev Mr..
King OF this city.
Many Ypsllantlans attended the
marriage OF Miss Grovella Busby
and Charles Rhonenee Sunday. Dec.
Is at Lansing. Mich, among thcm
being Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Nicely
Mrs. Roderlck and J, y, Mosehy.
The local sick are Dave Harris,
Mr.. and Mrs. V. starks. Yrs Tenn
perance wood. Mrs. v rper. u
Warren. s. and Mrs. ". ARM
strong. Robert mrnett. Miss Jeanie
Lucas, In the hospital; Miss Doro-
thy Burnett. the Rev. Mr.. Steward
and ELL Jones.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
S i c k Committee OF
Women's Council
Holds Netting

The Sick committee OF the Won
ems council OF Second Baptist
church met Friday afternoon. De-
cember 20, at the home OF Mrs. c.
Gordon. 4s7 Garfield avenue.
The meeting was opened with
prayer and song. Come To
Jesus" by Mrs. Partlow. the chap
lain. Two songs were also render
ed by Mrs. Wheeler, entitled. I'VE
Shall Not Be Moved" and What
A Friend We Have in Jesus" Pray
err was also offered by Mrs. Banks.
A very delicious repast was then
served by the hostess. Mrs. Ed
wards. consisting OF salads. hot
tea, and homemade cake. which
all enjoyed. Those who failed to
attend. missed a real treat.
Those in attendance included
Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Gordon, Mrs.
Bessie wheeler, Mrs. Banks and
Mrs. Partlow.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
SAGINAW
Bethel AME Church

An Important Birth" was the
theme OF the Christmas message
delivered Sunday By Rev. J. A.
Dean. Among the worshippers were
many visitors who were spending
the holidays in Saginaw. Special
Christmas music was rendered by
the choir. James Arlington Dean,
small son OF the Deans, was bap-
tiled at this service.
The Senior choir OF Bethel
church rendered their Christmas
cantata. THE Greatest Gift" to a
large and appreciative audience.
Webster Kirksey directed, with
Mrs. Blanche Gibbons at the organ
Mrs. Tom McComas and Elmer
Floyd had charge OF the stage dec
orations.
A large group Of youngsters
greeted Santa, at the party given
for them by Brown Vernon post of
the American Legion. Candy and
nuts were distributed TO the chill
dren. Rev. Dean was general chair
man OF the party.
The regular Christmas program
given by the Sunday School OF the
church and Christian Endeavor was
sponsored Saturday night. Mre. Ed
ma Osborne was in charge.
Mt. Olive Church
At $3.50 a. m. Christmas Day Mt.
Olive was well filled by Sunrise
service worshIppers. Special mu-
sic and sing" were featured rem
dered by the choir. The pastor. Rev.
w. q. Wilson delivered q special
sermon on THE Birth II Christ, in
which he stressed the spiritual val
lie OF Christmas. Among the high
points OF the discourse. the speak
er pointed out what Christmas
means to the Christian family, to
sinners, and to the entire world
Sunday School was held at 10: 80
a. m. and many children were pre-
sent. The regular III a. N. service
was eliminated.
Zion Missionary Baptist
The II a. m. service OF lie Zion
Missionary Baptist church was
very impressive last Sunday. The
choir sang-"Joy To The World.
after which the pastor. Rev. C. l.
Schattien. introduced the speaker
Rev. NJ. Toomey, state missionary
Rev. Toomey chose for his subject
mo Room In The Inn" He gave a
beautiful description OF the birth
OF Christ. who was born In an OF
stall, because there was no room
IN the inn for His parents. He then
| asked II those who are Christians
to-day have any room in theii
hearts for Jesus.
On Christmas Eve. members Of
the church enjoyed a Christmas
tree at the church. A number Of
lovely gifts we're received by those
present. The children rendered q
nice program.
A. Armelda Worthy is church re.
porter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
ALBION


A wedding reception w.s h.,a
saturday night at the home Of Mrs
Hattie Wright. In honor Of her sor
ana daughter-in-law, Mr.. ana Mrs.
Cecil Wright. Of Detroit. The young
couple received many lovely eifts
among those present were. NJ
ana MIS-. Miles. Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
cry Pearson, Mrs. Pearl Dugan. Mr..
ana Mrs. Henry williams. Mrs T.
nlcnardson and daughter. Fannie
Mrs' Hoxie Biggs and son. Calvin.
and daughter. Bernice; Frank cole
man Walter Jones. Ovela wilson
mrs. L. Howard and sons. Augus.
tus. and Nathaniel: Fannie M Coo,
margic MINK. Ralph Banks and
Mr.. and Mre. NJ. Union.
Calvin Biggs has returned FROM
the CCC camp. for a weeks vi.,,
with his family.
Leonard White. Norman rsaacs
and Frank Cousens, OF jackson
were In Albion last Sunday after
noon.
The -Four " quartet rendered a
program Sunday evening al the
Baptist church in jackson.
A tea was given Sunday after.
noon at the West Ward school. I'M
der supervision of Mrs. John Burch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Wright were
dinner guests Sunday afternoon at
me home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Pearson.
Matte Mae Burch is spending
the Christmas holidays with her ma
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Burch. on
Michigan street.
Grady Parker's hot swing hand
furnished poppy music Monday
night for Albion's "JItterbugs." The
dance was sponsored by the True
Blue club.
M. c. Simmons has returned
home from the Ann Arbor hospital.
where he was confined for several
weeks as result OF injuries sus-
tanned In a school workshop.
The AME church and Macedonia
Baptist held Joint Christmas pro-
grams Friday night at Macedonia.
Bethel Baptist's Christmas pro-
gram was held Sunday night.
Clarence Clark, Manuel Gallo
way. Mrs. Prunoe and Bernie Puie
spent Christmas In Albion. Other
visitors included Mr.. Stevens and
John and Lena -tevens; Clarence
Union. Evelyn McCray, Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodrow Parker.
Mrs. s. ]. Brown returned home
recently after visiting several
weeks In Chicago.
Miss Fannie Richardson IS spend
Ing the holidays with Mrs. Bertha
Jackson, in Detroit.
Alice Cant was dinner guest OF
Miss Alberta Hawkins. Christmas.
The Big Fo' quartet OF Detroit
was In Albion Sunday.
In conclusion. the writer wishes
all a happy and prosperous New
Year.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-31
HAMTRAMCK


John X. Graham. assistant prose
cutor Of Wayne county. will be the
principal speaker At the Ham
tramck Emancipation Day ceie-
bration program, Sunday, Jan. / a,
st. Peters AME Zion church. The
program VIII be under the auspices
OF the League for Better Relations
and Is scheduled TO start at 2 o. M
The Rev. 8. II. williams. pastor OF
Quinn Chapel AME church. will
talk on the achievements Of the Ne
gro race. Invocation will be given
by the Rev. B. II. wright. pastor Of
the First Institutional Baptis,
church, and the welcome address
by the Rev. y. J. Jackson. OF CORN.
THAN Baptist church.
George Strickland. son OF Mrs
Marie Strickland. Hamtramck NOR.
tician. returned last week from
Morehouse college, Atlanta. Ca.
where he is a sophomore in a pre-.
legal course. Some OF the other lads
who are attending out-of-state col.
leges are Kirvin Crawford. Morri,
Brown college; and George Jack,
son. Morehouse. all OF whom w
wish a happy New Year.
Miss Marianne Daniels. OF De,
quindre street, celebrated her birth,
day at her home. Dec. 1s. sof,
drinks and sandwiches were serv.
ed. Among those present were,
Betty Jean Daniels, Ernestine Jen.
kins. Frances Powell. Nellie Ma,
Dolores, william Gaddis Emf
Sheppard, Stanley and Harry VII.
kins.
The Rev. Mrs. Opheiia Thanks
nationally known evangelist o,
Louisville, KY. will open reviva
Sunday. Jan. /. at st. Peters AME
Zion church. The Rev. Mrs. Thanks
has Travelled much and is knowr
for her impressive deliverance Of
speech. She will be accompanied
by a nationally known gospel sing
er.
Well. It seems that David Perrin
Is really serious about his love az.
fair E. Why waste time. Mary vii.
liams? Thereto others Hell
come back pleading Hazel Jacks
Is playing them hard. as usual.
We're looking for Edward Perrin
and Thelma Jones TO follow In the
footsteps OF Andrew Mundy ant
Larene. shortly We wonder
where our good friend LILLIAN Hig-
gems was headed last Monday, ir
her new outfit. Jessie Parke,
was overheard saying. Lester. why
haven't you taken me TO II. J. house
before this?" Beware Jessie. Del.
phine James and Erma Lee Burk.
are making II wonderfully 4. We
wonder how long will It last. 49,.
Hamilton Ponders. who is the re-
gular going to be! SO long boy,
and girls until next week.