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Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Engineer Speaks
For Rotary Club

Wright L. Felt, PWA engineer su-
pervising construction of the cleo
trio power plant On the All Ameri-
can canal, was speaker Of the day
at the Thursday noon meeting OF
the FL Centre Rotary club.
He spoke on the subject of ma
tural gas, in connection with which
he drew upon his extensive expert
ence as Z gas engineer. Felt eX-
planned the locations Of the major
gas fields, the origin Of gas, and
how it is transported through a
total of 10000 miles OF pipe lines
to most of the major manufacturing
centerS Of the nation.
He was intro luced by NJ, j. Dowd,
irrigation district engineer who was
chairman of the day. w. w. Nc
Euen issued an urgent request for
books on all kinds of trades and
professions to be added to the shelf
of such books being compiled by
Rotarian w. A. Scheniman. They
will be given the high school and
junior college as references for stu
dents
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

since then, Detroit and the motor
industry have been the trail-blaz-
ers. They led us out of the morass
of 1893; they gave us year of
relative prosperity; then they help
ed to pitch Us into the current
recession.
With the motor industry such a
powerful influence on American
business these two questions arise:
ID Has the motor industry reached
the saturatiOn point? (2) Can we
have prosperity again without a
new boom i'm automobile sales? To
answer these questions, We must
analyze the factors behind the
automobile success and see if they
are still operating today:
l. MODEL IMPROVEMENTS
First among these is the engineer
ing genius of the industry. For
years the American public has
been given a better car each season
STYLES have been constantly i'm
proved up to this year; but note
that the average 1888 automobile
is very similar to last years model
in appearance. Thus. big stimulus
for new sales is now lacking. This
may be one reason why l,38 sales
are running about 80 per cent below
year ago. Rumor has it that a
result of current experience motor
companies will radically change
their 1899 models.
?. HIGHWAY SYSTEMS:-The
constant development of our high
way systems has resulted in in
creased motor demand. AS the
roads grew better and better, they
created a bigger demand for cars.
These highway improvements are
continuing at a rapid rate. Every
year motorists have greater incen-
tive to buy and drive cars over
smoother and' safer roads. The de-
preston has been a big aid, here
For instance, in 1887, the 48 states
put more than 81 $l0000G0000 in
highway building and repairing
s. INSTALMENT SALES: intro
duction of "casy-payment' plans III
the motor business was another
big Stimulant to automobile pros
perity. Instalment selling however
has now shot its bolt, in my opin-
ion. President Roosevelt was right
when he recently criticized the le-
nient financing terms on automo-
biles. These unWise sales are now
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
l.. A. RIVER
NO JOKE!

LOS ANGELES, March 4. up
No longer can the Los Angeles Riv-
er, oft likened unto the Powder
River { a mile wide and an inch
deep, be made the butt of joke
and song for Byron Summers, a
professional endurance swimmer,
admitted today the river has what
it takes.
Summers dived into the stream
from the Los Feliz Boulevard
bridge and nearly an hour later
climbed out four miles downstream,
bleeding, battered, exhausted but
happy.
Recuperating in receiving hos
pital, he said: 1T was worse than
anything I've ever done"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

picture. The automobile industry's
lifeline has shifted from a steep
ly rising curve to a steady mature
trend. Temporarily. America is
motor saturated. From now on the
industry may largely be a replace
ment proposition. Cars more econ-
omical to operate, higher incomes,
for the "mass-market" buyers, and
above all a reversal of the present.
upward trend of automobile prices
is needed to give the industry new
vigor
Here is an interesting thought for.
the long-pull outlook of the busi-r'
ness. Instead of selling cars to peo-
pie who cannot afford to pay 10
them, why not develop an autom0Nl
bile renting plan similar TO home
renting plans? Some OF the recent.
financing schemes were practically
rental propositions. Why not ex-
tend the idea in an honest manner2,I
Thre would be cars for rent to lit.
every pocketbook. There would be-
an increased use of automobiles for
those who cannot afford to buy cars
coul dafford to rent for part Of the
year, at least.
WOULD RENTING Il
HELP?
The motor-maker could then
control the uSed-car market. Pro-
duction could be better geared
Rental rates would include depre-
citation charges so that at the end
of certain period the cars coulsl
be automatically taken off TN
market AMI scrapped. A great
problem today is that most motor
owners do not provide for deprc-
citation. Hence, in periods OF bad
business they do not have the|
money on hand to buy new car
This makes automobile productonI
very volatile. Some new plan such
as this might give the motor in
duStry a new lift.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Changes Made in
Army Positions

WASHING Mar. 4. up
Captain Edward A. Banning of the
army quartermaster corps, has been
relieved from detail in the corps
and from his present assignment as
assistant to quartermaSter of the
Preside at Monterey, Calf, will be
assigned to the 9th field artillery
presidio at Monterey, it was an
nounced today.
First Lieutenant Paul Dew Adams
has been transferred from the San
Francisco presidio to the Philip
lines, and Captain Fred j. Woods
Of the coast artillery has been trans
ferred from Fort Winfield Scott to
Fort Hancock, N. j.
YOU haven't read ALL the NEWS
until you've read the ADS!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Mother Will Give
Up Her Own Eye
So Baby Can See.

NORTH WALES, Pa, Mar. A.
(UP) - A 3O-year old mother,
known in this small community
for the beauty of her blue eyes,
will sacrifice one of them to save
the sight of her baby son.
Mrs. Irene Laverty, pretty
blonde former hairdresser who
moved here less than year ago
from Providence, X. l., today
said she has arranged for DIR.
Ramon CastrOviejO, New York
specialist, to transplant the cor
nea of enc of her eyes to the
right eye of her twO-year old
child, Roger. The operation will
be performed about March 20
at the Presbyterian Medical
Center, New York. 1
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

Admiral Cary T. GraysOn, friend
and physician to American presi-
dents since Taft, whose recent
death ended an honorable career.
He had been chairman of the
American Red Cross since 1885
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
FUNERAL TO BE
HFID FOR BABY

Funeral services Tor PAU WlIch-
er. infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
J. Witcher, will be held at the A. r
Hens funeral home at 3 O'Clock
Saturday afternoon. The baby died
at the family home at 545 Imperial
avenue Thursday
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
DIRECTORS TO MEET

Farm Bureau directors will meet
Saturday afternoon in the court
house for their regular monthly
business meeting, according to
Charles Wieman, president.
The meeting will be called to
order at 1:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04

coming home to roost. Vacant lots
are lined with used and "repos-
sessed' cars which are blocking
new sales. Financing terms will
probably be tighter in the future.
This will help the nation spiritually
as we'll as financially. While few
er registered cars may taper off
the gains in gasoine and tire sales,
eliminating unsound ownership
should tend to stabilize these in
duStries.
MORE VALUE FOR
DOLLAR SPENT
j. PRICE REDUCTIONS: This
is probably the most important
factor in giving us motor prosperity.
Automobile prices were marked
downward from 1910 to 1926. While
the cheaper cars have gone up in
price since 1926, customers have
been steadily given more automobile
for their money The shift from
costly hand-tool to efficient ma
chine-tool methods is the thumb
nail story of the industry during
the past quarter-century. Today,
machines operated by one man do
the work which took a hundred
men to do 25 years ago. Yearly,
for three decades, the amount OF
work turned out each hour by each
man has constantly increased Even
though raw material prices moved
higher. the savings on labor were
enough to allow prices to be prog
ressively marked down.
The year 1887 saw a change in
that trend. For the first time in
motor history. output per man-hour
dropped Meanwhile, hourly pay
scales increased under union de-
mands. Taxes skyrocketed. So did
raw materials Consequently, motor
Officials were forced to mark-up
the prices of their cars. 1t is diff
cult to pin the current recession
on any single influence-but it is
significant that as soon as higher
prices on new models were an
nounced. business began to Sputter
and stall. The reversal of the
downward trend of prices is vital
factor III the outlook for the in
duStry.
r.Ep ,,,N.C
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
INTENT TO WED

Charles A. Freeman. 20. Yuma
and Beulah V. Lemley. 10. Somer-
ton, Thursday filed with County
Clerk w. J. McClelland a notice OF
their intention to marry.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
JAPANESE TANKS TO
THRUST AT CHINESE

SHANGHAI March A. (UP)-Neutral military observ
reported today that the japanese have concentrated
20 armOred trains hundreds of tanks and multitude
Of mechanized artillery units along the Peipng Hankow
railroad in northern Honan province above ChengehoW in
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
Babson Discusses
Problems Faced by
Motor Car Industry
: BY ROGER BABSON :

BABSON PARK, Fla. Mar. Alive years ago at this
time every bank in the United States shut tight
The panic, starting in Detroit and the motor industry
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
ElEE-rIME
LEVFILING OFF

Summarizing these trends, l feel
that the golden days" of the motor
building business are over until
new developments come into the
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-04
James Roosevelt
-. flying TO war games

James Roosevelt, secretary to the
president, is seen here as re-
serve lieutenant colonel of u. S.
marines. taking plane to fly from
Washington to Puerto Rico. to
view war games.
Central Press
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
STRAND

Capacity audiences attending Warner Bros. Strand theater yester- day were impressed with the starkly dramatic scenes, the unusual TO- mantle appeal and the new type of heroism depicted in the thrilling film Yellow Jack" the headliner of the twin bill to be seen and en- joyed for the next three days.
 The theater-going public really enjoyed the story of Major Walter Reed and the small band of scien- tists who invaded Cuba after the Spanish War, pledged to wipe out the yellow fever which in- fested the area at that time. It is a strong drama but so factual in all particulars that it points a new milestone in realistic motion pic- ture entertainment.
 Topping the cast is Robert Mont- gomery and he turns in one of the finest performances he has ever achieved, portraying the role of Ser |geant O'Hara. Virginia Bruce plays the feminine lead and provides the romantic background being cast as a nurse. Lewis Stone is ideally cast as the historical figure, Major Wal ter Reed.
 A glorious group of funsters are featured in the co-hit of the pro- gram Goodbye Broadway. They include Alice Brady, Charles Win ninger, Tom Brown, Dorothea Kent and the last but not least Tommy Riggs and his Betty Lou" who comprise one of the most talked about comedy features in radio of today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
BRASS CITY CLUB
 IN RIFLE MATCH
Meets Middlefield Enthu- siasts in Second Contest:
 Plans Announced

Tonight the Brass City Rifle club will send 8 team to meet the Mid dlefield Rifle club in a return match on the Lyman Gunsight Go. range in Middlefield. The match was ar- ranged about one month ago, at the time when the local club lost by 8 small margin to the Middle field team. Tonight's match is to be between two 10-man teams, with the five high scores of each team counting for match points. In the previous meet, the Waterbury team lost by six match points.
 The Brass City club will also have a small bore match of its own on the club range in East Farms, Oc- tober 2, with Roy Bristol in charge of arrangements.
 Kenneth F. Smith, coach and president of the organization, last night outlined future plans. The club, he said, hopes to build a small clubhouse on the range before fall blut if this is not possible, suit able location has already been found for the completion of a mod ern range in the downtown area. If the new clubhouse is completed, a sis hoped, the club may possibly install an archery range on the grounds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
M The Local Theaters
STATE

Attractions concluding their en- agreements this evening at Warner Bros. State theater are White Ban ners" starring Fay Bainter, Claude Raine, Bonita Granville and Jackie Cooper; also Ronald Reagan and Gloria Blondell in Accidents Will Happen"
 Tomorrow's new show which opens a four-day engagement at the State is spotlighted by Warner Bros. new musical comedy hit Cowboy from Brooklyn" and features Dick Powell, Pat O'Brien and Priscilla Lane in the top roles while the marvellous supporting cast includes such fa- vorites as Johnnie Davis, Dick Foran, Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan.
 At the outset, Powell is seen as an indigent musician from Brook lyn beating his way to the west coast with two pals. They all get stranded at Wyoming dude ranch. Daughter and son of the owners of the ranch are Miss Lane and John- nie Seat" Davis. There the three musicians get jobs entertaining the guests.
 A Broadway theatrical producer, played by Pat O'Brien. comes to the ranch, thinks he has discovered in Powell a natural" cowboy crooner and rushes him back east, where he wins huge success as a he-man from the wide-open spaces. His deep, dark secret, however, is that he's scared to death of horse.
 Blended with the amusing story in which Powell, Miss Lane and sev- eral other members of the large and talented cast sing the five new songs written for this production as well as some famous old-time cow boy ballads.
 The program will be complete with the presentation of the thrill ing picture Law of the Underworld" with Chester Morris, Anne Sheridan and Walter Abel seen in the stellar roles.
 The picture deals with gangster activities in large city, where Morris, 8 modern Jekyll and Hyde, leads double life as society man and as the head of a local crime ring.
 The largest and most modern air conditioning cooling system in New England is now being installed in the Warner Bros. State theater and it is only a few days until this sys- tenn will be put in operation. It will now be possible for the theater- going public to enjoy supreme screen entertainment in cool comfort dur ing every day in the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
POLI'S

Trite is the phrase nothing new under the sum-" but Hollywood sent the theatergoers something new when they produced Port of Seven Seas" opening at the popular Loew Poli theater Saturday for four day engagement.
 Starring Wallace Beery, and with Ia splendid cast including Frank Morgan, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Beal and Jessie Ralph, the picture presents an entirely novel theme.
 As the gruff, but understanding father and owner of waterfront tavern, Beery is outstanding as us- ual, and his dramatic work with Frank Morgan is equally as enjoy able as their comedy.
 Romance is supplied by Miss +O'Sullivan, who rushed back from London where she appeared in "A Tank at Oxford" with Robert Tay- Tor, to do this picture; John Beal, who was last seen in Double We'd ding" and Frank Morgan. No that's not mistake. Morgan does SOmethlng enCrely new in screen characterizations and turns roman tic and dramatic with outstanding results.
 Don't miss the Port of Seven Seas" at this theater Saturday.
 On the same program is another big hit, the latest in the series o1 MT. Moto," thrillers, entitled MT Moto Takes Chance" starring Peter Loree as MT. Moto" a role which he portrays superbly. Sup. porting roles fall into the hands of a more than capable cast, in- cluding Rochelle Hudson and Rob- ert Kent, supplying the romantic interest.
 Current attractions now at Loew's Poli include Melvyn Douglas anc Florence Rice in Fast Company, with Nat Pendleton and Claire Dodd. Also on this bill is "The Cir Was Young" starring the glamor. ous and now grown-up English chile star, Nova Pilbeam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
Everyman For Himself When Magicians Meet
Bulletin No. D.

Bulletin NO. 2:-
 No refreshments have been or- dered for the annual outing of the New Haven Magic society at Clark's farm in Bethany Friday, the committee expecting each magician to pluck his own lunch out of the air. In that case, it seems, there will be a surfeit of stewed rabbits.
 Ira Williams of this city is president of the society. Other local members are Maurice Chaude, Adam Jentoch and Joe Plutzik.
 The committee in charge has been having wrangle over whether or not poker and other card games will be allowed. Those in favor of card playing say that it will be every magician for himself, and if the deck turn out to have a dozen or more aces then so much the better.
 A special committee has been named to make sure that none of the magicians disappear when it's time to pay per capita assess ments.
 Bulletin No. 1, which appeared exclusively in last evenings Demo- crat announced that the town fathers" of Bethany had made adequate defense plans to prevent the town hall from disappearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
ESSEN PLAY Isl WELL PRESENTED
Litchfield Players Give Splendid Performance
 of Brand"

Rare is the evening in the theater such as the Litchfleld Summer Theater gave last night with the opening of Ibsen's Brand. Next to discovering good new play, there is no thrill like discovering 8 good old one. Or perhaps Brand should be called a new play, for the adapt ation by Frank Rothe cuts and condenses the original into an eve- ming of solid, meaty enjoyment. It's a show with terrific impact, direct, beautiful, poetic and powerful in the great tradition of tragedy.
 The play is fundamentally the struggle of a man with an ideal against all the forces of society. Brand returns from the narrow fjord valley of his youth from divin- ity school with a tremendous faith in the gospel of sacrafice. In the poverty stricken settlement he meets a wandering artist and a girl who have just discovered love; but when Brand braves dangerous storm that covers the natives and her lover, the girl follows him and be- comes his wife. Together they settle in the valley and, as pastor, Brand must battle against his mothers avarice, the self-seeking ambitions of the mayor. whose pet project flor the good of the people" is combined jail, poverty pest-house, lunatic asylum and auditorium for Nn1ifiNol ro1linc. thn F T.. tarians, of the doctor, the intellect ual cynics, of the teacher and clerk, and the materialism of the peas- ants. Brand is indomitable and makes every sacrifice, even of his wife and child. But in his moment of triumph, when he has built great church, he suddenly realizes the mockery of it and denounces it before the crowd. The people drive him into the mountains where he meets his God.
 The production calls out the re- sources of the entire company, for there is not only cast of 35 but also seven changes of scenery. The latter is a great opportunity for the versatility and artistry of John Mylrae, the youngest successful de- signer on the summer circuit.
 F. c Furcolowe, in the title role, was amazingly effective as the min- ister who thought he was God and ended by realizing that he was merely the victim of his own de- lusions. MT. Furcolowe's fine sense of timing, his impressive reading and his superb projection gripped the audience, which followed his every word. Returning to the com- pany for her first performance of the season, Charlotte Acheson plays the wife, Agnes, with a subtle feel ing for the roles difficult require ments. Toni Volz, as the mountain girl, brought fire and life to one of the most vivid parts Ibsen ever conceived. Mary Fischer, John Mall com, R. H. Preston, Arthur Forman, Dwight H. Marfield, Charles Ames Walter Lund, Ruth Sorel and H. E. Currier take other leading roles with sincere effectiveness and they are ably supported by the well-directed crowd. Performances continue through Sunday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
BY BILL PORTER AND
 GEORGE SCARED
T. M. REa. U. s. pAT. oFF.

One of the busiest character actors in Hollywood, Edward Everett Horton alway plays the same type of character ;. but he does 1t SC well that he's constantly in demand =. gets 5000 a week with four week guarantee when he work =. :. with the exception of three weeks work with telephone company, all his jobs have been theatrical :. once produced independent play in partnership with his brother popular in silent pictures =. lives with his mother he's bachelor =. has rambling house to which he loves to add new rooms =. his estate is over-run with dogs :, planning trip to Scotland this summer .. owns home at Lake George, N. Y. he was born March Is, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
WATR PROGRAMS 1190 Kilocycles

,2:30-To Be Announced 2:45-Transradio News Bulletins. 3:00-Hal Robie, Tenor ,3:15-Ann Del Crosse, Songs. 3;30-Tabernacle Choir and Organ 3:45-To Be Announced. 4:00-Hollywood Brevities. 4:15-Rainbow Trio and Selma. 4:30-Behind Page One. 4:45-Jeanette Plante, Songs. 5:00-Uncle Harry 5:l5-Supper Melodies. 5:30-World-In- Review. 5:45-Listen, Ladies! 6:00-Transradio News Bulletins;
 Ball Scores. 615-Hits and Bits. 6:45-Sports Reporter. 7:00-Ben Bernie's Orch. 7:15-Naugatuck On Parade. 7:45-Eventide Echoes.
 TOMORROW
 TOMORROW 7:30-Just About Time. 7:45-Transradio News Bulletins. 8:00-The Playboys. 8:15-Tne Cornhuskers. 8:30-Treasure Chest. 8:45-Petite Musicale. 9:0O-Morning DeVotions. 9:15-Shoppers' Guide. 10:00-The Uptowners Science Program. 1O:3O-Transradio News Bulletins. 10:45-Cabbages and Kings. II 1:00-Novelettes. II 11:15-Views of the News. l 11:3O-Travel Hour. II :45-Morning Musicale. Dance Orch. P. M. 12:15-Melodic Moments. l2:3O-Transradio and Waterbury
 Democrat News. 12:45-Jimmy Parker, Songs 1:00-Serenading Strings. 115-Pianology-Agnes Adams,
 Guest. 1:30-Matinee Melodies 2:00-Clarence Tucker, Xylophone. 2:15-To be announced. 2:30-Cecile Deary, Soprano. 2:45-Transradio News Bulletins 3:00-At the Symphony. 4:45-LaWrence Larrivee, Songs. 5:OO-Uncle Harry. 5:15-Tin Pan Alley Goes to Town 5:30-World in Review. 5:45-Listen, Ladies! 6:0O-Transradio News Bulletins;
 Ball Scores. 6:15-Hits and Bits. 6:45-Amusement Prevues. 7:00-Phil Crosse, Tenor. 7:15-Eventide Echoes. 7:30-Lithuanian Chamber of Com,
 merce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
LOWEST BIDDER

Tremaglio Brothers of Waterbury submitted low base bid on the new Shelton hospital with a figure of $275,673, according to an announce ment from the state public works department at Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

A German expedition is visiting Greenland to study plant and animal life and to make extensive geo. graphical and meteorological in- vestigations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14

OHIOAN, 85, WEDS FIFTH
 Findlay, O. (UP)-E. H. Bibler, 85, a former Findlay resident, has married again for the fifth time. His bride is Miss Edith McGuckin, 62, of ElWood, Ind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-14
CAT HAS FIVE EARS

London (UP)-A cat that has five ears is owned by Mrs Selwyn Oxley, of Ealing. The cast has a group of three ears on one side of her head any two on the other side.