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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Thief Can Lock
His Olrn House

Someplace in Tacoma there's a
thief who doesn't mind stealing
from the federal government, but
who wants to keep his own prop
erty under lock and key.
He broke into WPA Toulouse
at 30th and Mckinley ave. Friday
night and stole - among other
articles-a door lock. Also taken
were a crosscut saw and pair Of
hip boots.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
PRODUCE MART
is QUIET HERE

Other than early shipments Of
Florida strawberries, the whole
sale produce markets in Tacoma
had little new to show Saturday
morning The berries were retail
ing downtown a. around 25 cents
box
Another shipment Of Texas spin
ach was in al the prevailing price
Eggs and dairy products closed
the week without change in prices
either waY
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
People In
The NeuS

Mrs. Ria Gable, second wife OF
Clark Gable, was expected to
charge that he deserted her three
years ago. in her divorce suit. to
be filed today at Las Vegas, New.
Vice President John n. Garner
made a promise when he took the
oath OF office on March 4, 1888,
never to make a speech on any
occasion as long as he was vice
president. AS a result he was a
silent spectator at today's exer-
cises concentrating the 15Oth
anniversary of congress, turning
his speech-making task over to
Sen Key Pittman of Nevada, pres
ident pro-tempore of the senate
A studio representative said Ill
Hollywood today that he had been
informed Hedy LaNIarr. brunei
star, and Gene Markey. film pro-
Queer. would be married this after
noon Mrs. Julia Augusta Coy,
who has been a resident of Illinois
for more than 100 years, died last
night i'm Chicago at the age of 1O4.
Antonio Trabadelo, famous tenor
of years ago, died at the age of 50,
at San Sebastian. Spain :, ActiV-
tiles of Fritz Kuhn. national leader
of the German-American bund'
were being investigated by New
York city tax officials in connec-
tion with the city's sales and bust
ness tax laws =.
sherman Anderson of Richmond,
Va. was having breakfast, when
an unannounced guest blew in;
Lee Smith arrived Unexpectedly
seated at the wheel of his car
Capt. Fritz Wiedemann, one OF
Adolf Hitlers closest friends, ar
rived in the United States today
en- route to San Francisco, where
no is to he the new German consul.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04


suit. for one hour and five minutes
Within two hours thereafter. the
senate had voted the governor
everything he asked
And so. If the bill passed be-
comes law through passage in the
house. Washington residents soon
will be paying:
|. \ two per cent sales tax
on fresh milk. fruit, vegetables.
butter. eggs. cheese. canned
milk and bread tall now
exempt.
,. \ two per cent sales tax
on gasoline (now exempt.
3. \ tax of two cents per
package of 90 cigarPts.
Those three items. the governor
estimated in a special taxation
message. will account for the
100000
However, the senate had an idea
all its own. estimated to be worth,
to the state treasury, another cool
million.
hDTt 1dN bil lsiIubI
The senate voted TO collect a
two per cent tax on all liquor sold
in state liquor stores. despite the
fact that already a 10 per cent tax
is included in the prices scheduled
by the liquor commission.
Senate Bill lib, the administra-
tons taxation measure, as amend
ed in committee, came before the
upper house on the heels of the
caucus, time for which was eX-
tended three times while members
of the minority waited.
An ora torical storm broke when
Sen A. NJ Murfin. county news
paper publisher from Yakima
county and chairman of the senate
revenue and taxation committee
proposed the amendment to Kill
the food exemptions.
Tf we can't finance the
state without this sort of
thing" Numbered an indig-
nant Sen. (Dr.) G. b. ker-
stetter, Tacoma, "then it's just
too bad for the people-and
for u.s.
Sen. Charles Stinson. Pasco re-
tail merchant, supported the pro-
posal claiming the sales tax ex-
emption system increased the
stores bookkeeping costs, which
were passed on to consumers.
Declared Sen mrs. kathryn
Malstrom. Tacoma: Too many chill
dren go without milk as it is. Let's
not add to their difficulties. W,
should spare the people a tax OF
this kind. There's too little butter
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Weather Forecast

Unsettled tonight with showers
on coast and snow flurries in
mountains; Sunday cloudy with
rain west and snow or rain in
east portion of state; colder in
northeast portion tonight; moder-
ate northwest. backing to south
east, wind off coast.
At s IA. m. Tacoma, wind north.
20 m. p. h. Barometer 1901.
rising rapidly.
Rain land SNOWY last "a hours,
"a of an inch. since March l, so
of an inch; since Jan. l. 1913
inches, a deficiency of Al of an
tnCh
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Speeder Held in
Lieu of $50 Bail

Unable to raise $50 bail, Richard
F. Backeberg of Route 4, box POI
was ordered held at the city Jail
late Friday night following his
arrest for speeding so miles an
hour through the downtown sec
ton.
Traffic officers Friday also
issued speeding tags to John G.
Richard. w. f. Walker and Ber-
nard Rocker
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Reduced CHARGES
Leave SIS Fine

Unable to prove that he was at
the wheel of his car when 1t ran
into ditch at So. seth and Asotin
SITS. Thursday night, police Friday
afternoon dropped drunken driving
charges against John Ambrose, So
He was fined SIS and costs in
police court on simple drunkenness
charges.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
TWO DRIVERS FINED

Clarence Breitigam. arrested in
January on charges of driving
while intoxicated. was fined $3.50
and costs Saturday morning by
Judge Mallery IN police court.
Steve Gaspar was fined $50 and
costs on reckless driving charge,
filed by police several weeks ago.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Investment Trusts
GRAIN REVIEW

CHICAGO Wheat prices move,
In a very narrow range AROUND
previous closing levels in dul
trading on the Chicago board o.
trade today.
Al the close wheat was I'M
changed tn off cent, corn
was up "a to off a cent. and
oats were unchanged 10 y cent
higher.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
BECCAR GETS 10 DAYS

A To-day Jail term was imposed
in police court Friday afternoon
against Joe Novak. 30, arrested at
9th and Commerce SITS, short
time before on charges of vsgran-
cy. Sergt. Fred Schuetze, who
made the arrest. testified Novak
was begging on the street.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
SOLDIER SENTENCED

Pvt. Robert d Eglin, 2l-year-
old Fort Lewis soldier, was found
guilty of carrying concealed wea-
pons by Justice Clarence d. Lay
ton Saturday and sentenced TO
serve 80 days in the county jail,
pending possible action by military
authorities
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
To Unveil Spring Fashions
In 7 acoma Wednesdays Night

they have all the charm of that
fabulous period when Lily Lang
try, Lillian Russell, and the Glib
son Girl were the glamour girls
of the hour,
Assisting Swan as members of
the committee are kendrick
Pearson, Philip Sangster, Edith
Wilson and Betty Gustafson, who
promise that the 1889 Spring
Opening will be glorious pageant
of fashion and beauty that Tacoma
will long remember.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
ACTIONS IN DIVORCE.

A final divorce decree has been
granted IN Pierce county superior
court to Mary from Russell Lloyd.
An interlocutory decree of divorce
has been issued to Charlotte from
Ernest Skance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
LIQUOR SELLER JAILED

Nick Novak was at liberty UNI
der $500 bail Saturday. following
his arrest Friday evening at the
Lido hotel. 1897 Broadway, on
charges of selling hard liquor. He
was arrested by Officers Dave
Peterson and c. o. Robson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
SWALLOWS GOLDFISH
TO WIN BET OF $40

CAMBRIDGE. Mass.-By swal-
lowing a live three-inch goldfish
in the presence of $50 witnesses,
L.athrop Wilmington, jr., Harvard
freshman. won $40 bet with .
classmate last night.
1T was easy" he said.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
GAS USE INCREASES

OLYMPIA = The gasoline TAX
showed its sc on d consecutive
month of increased revenue over
1898 when February collections
totaled sl.1l0.513, compared to
$1.034 los a year ago. State Treas
urer Phil H. Gallagher reported
today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04

Not just soup but a fun seven
course weather dinner was served
Tacoma over Friday and Saturday
as March winds whisked about in
quick jumps from the oven to the
ice box.
Basking in sunshine one moment
and chilled to the spine the next,
folks on the street were wonder
ing II there weren't too many
cooks.
Kaleidoscope Changes
Friday afternoon was charming
with sunshine, few bulky clouds
and a southwest wind Before
sunset, the wind had swung
around to west, northwest north
and even northeast. the skies
blaekened. the air became sharp
and before q O'Clock there was
heavy rain.
This progressed into sleet and
thickly mixed snow and rain
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
MINING LEGISLATION

=. c. Stoess of Seattle will sd-
dress the Tacoma Chamber OF
Commerce mining bureau Monday
noon at the Tacoma hotel on the
subject of mining legislation. B.
II. Benefits will preside
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
MARKETS AT A
GLANCE

Stocks firm In moderate trad
ing.
Bonds higher; L. :. govern
nrnts higher.
Curbstocks irregulariy higher.
Foreign exchange steady.
Cotton steady.
Wheat and corn about steady.
Rubber higher.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Millions More In Food, Gas
and Tobacco Taxes Voted
fBy Tacoma rimee staff Wrlterl

CAPITOL, Olympa-Soon after noon Friday Governor
Clarence D. Martin asked the legislature for S9OOO0OO
a increases and additions.
230 the governors leaders in the senate called mem
ber the upper chamber majority group into private and
confidential
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
RANK CLEARI>GS

SEATTLE - Clearings. S4.132.-
s64 .66 halsnc Sl42s, 6el.es
transactions S12.e10. 10000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Special Notices
Bnl STEWART

BILL WISHES 20 remind his friends
and customers Easter comes early
The City Dys WORKS u prepared 70
rsnovate OLD VaFdrobss and keep
Faster ensembles Ike new For
prompt service. call Ma 1858.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Market Turns DOlUn
Atter Early Adudnce

Sales Apr mated $4,000
shares against 10000 week ago.
Curb sales were 102. 900 shares
compared with 162 900 last Satur-
day.
NEW YORk--Stocks turned ir-
regular in late trading today after
an early advance had carried the
composite average to a new high
since Jan. 6. Trading lightened
when prices slipped off.
Numerous issues made new highs
for the year and longer before the
market eascd. Bonds also were
higher with government issues
around their best levels in his
tory. Commodities moved mar
yowly
initial demand for stocks repre-
scented increasing confidence in the
financial district
Quotations courtesy Dean Witter e.
Co. Washington BLDG
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04

public good Such things should
not be taxed more than they are.
Caustically remarked Sen.
Thomas NoNce, English coun-
try store clerk from Whstcom
county: "Since Jan. ., when
we convened, we've heard the
governor cry, No more taxes
Now we get this. II doesn't
make sense
Were like oowardly hunters in
hiding at 4 waterhole,' asserted
Sen. Leroy Todd, Anacortes.
shooting living things seeking the
means of livelihood
Il came here" declared Sen.
John Ferryman. Wenatchee, Ito
try to bring some relief to that
fifth % our population in need.
This senate is the most inconsist-
ent of any group I've ever known.
How can you ask huge appropria-
tions, then refuse 10 vote addi-
tional revenue %
Opposed in Principle
The debate went on. Few men,
bers of the majority, as usual, had
much to say. Presumably their
debating had been done in caucus.
SEN keiron Reardon, Monroe
newspaper editor. closed. I'm OPP
posed to the sales tax in principle,
he said But, in 1885, it was
vitality necessary.
II tried two years ago to kill
these exemptions. They are an
abomination and unfairly raise
costs.
But. I want this understood.
Two years ago we voted To end
exemptions because we were told
the governor wished il. Then he
vetoed the bill-he broke his word.
Now l intend to pvt the gentleman
downstairs on the spot and see if
he'll veto again"
Here Is roll call on the food
tax exemption: For continued
exemption, Atkinson, BloOmer,
Farquharson, NEWSLETTER,
! Kyle. MALSTROM, Morgan,
hOStiIiHl,
Thomas, Todd, Voyce.
For adjustment of exemptions
Copeland, Dawson, Drumheller
Duggan, Edwards. Ferryman. Had
don. Henderson. Holt, Keller
Keller. Klemgasd, koontz, Love
Joy. Maxwell, McAulay, Mcdonald,
j Mcmillan, METCALF. Mills, Moe,
Murfin. Orndorff, PERCIVAL
Reardon. Roberts. Roup. SCHROE-
i DER, Shorett, Sieler, Stinson, Troy
and Wanamaker.
The motion to tax liquor came
from Sen. Joe Roberts, Seattle,
Sen George Lovejoy, Seattle
chairman of the liquor committee
said he was for it. It's good
psychology" he commented,
Stands Only So Much
Drumheller protested TITS e
face-saving move-that's all" hi
asserted Liquor will stand only
the prices the traffic will bear
The board raised prices severa
weeks ago, then Mar. l had to cut
because trade fell off. If you ia,
liquor, you simply force dowr
prices and reduce the board.
profit. Nothing will be gained
kerstetter moved to make the
liquor tax five per cent, but hi!
amendment lost. Then, by voic,
vote, the Roberts motion carried.
Murfin moved to put the sale!
tax on gasoline. THE governor
wants this he told the senate
which passed his amendment.
Cigarets came next. The tax
approved is One-tenth of one
cent on each cigaret after
May |.
Sen Pearl Wanamaker moved {,
extend sales taxes to cleaning
decorating and such materials a.
are used in show repair. She lost
Roll call on final passage of ST
113 resulted the same as that OF
the food exemptions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Beauty ParIors
Dancing

DANClN0-Saturday Niqht
Elk PLAIN GRANGE
FEATURING
TOMMY CROS7ONS
ORCHESTRA
" TO A NJ ADMISSION 25s
Lovelsnd four miles south OF
Spansvay or Mountain Hishyay,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04
Lost and Found

OST - GLASSES - Call MA 4745.
l Caswell optical Co.
cOUND-BROWN LEATHER BILL
I FOLD. belonging 70 william War
ren Call AZ Times office
I OST-BROWN BILLFOLD. contains
: Ing some currency and personal
papers. downtown district. Friday
afternoon: reward. Return 70 fire
station No. Is
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04

SCOTTISH RITE
TUESDAY. MARCH 7, 7:45 p. NJ.
STATED MEETING, LODGE IN
STALLATION. MUSIC, REFRESH
MENTS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-04

and milk consumed now for the
public good. Such things should
not be taxed more than they are
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
1T. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. F. p. Jones. pastor
Rorysteen Burroughs. reporter

Morning worship was we'll at
&rnded and we listened to a splen-
did discourse from 2 Kings, fourth
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH
26th and Burdette st.
Rev. l.. M. Relf. pastor
Sister A. Hogan, reporter

Sunday School opened at nine
thirty A. M. There was a very nice
attendance. The subject of the les
o was "Peter Delivered From
Prison" Acts. 12:5-17. Golden
Text. Prayer was made earnestly
of the church unto God for him.
Acts. 1875. The morning service
began at eleven A. NJ. Rev. J.. w.
Goodwin brought us the morning
sermon His subject was Faith in
Prayer" Acts. IL. Everyone en-
joyed this stirring and inspiring
message. Although u pastor has
been i'll during the week. he was
able to be with us in our Sunday
services. HYPU met at six thirty
2. M. with a very good attendance
Rev. L. M. Relf, brought the even.
ing sermon. His subject was
preached from Psalms 37:37 ant
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
CHURCH OF GOD
2025 North gath st.
Elder s. 8. Spaught, pastor

Sunday school opened at the
usual home. The lesson, "Peter De-
livered from Prison. was we'll
taught. Showed us the power of
prayer in the early church.
Again teaching us we should
have the same success through
prayer II our life is pure and
Holy and we manifest the same
faith.
At II o'clock, the message by
the pastor. l Kings Cid Building
the Home for God" Message was
very interesting, proving by Gods
word, and showing that one can by
no means love God, leave his
course, and dwell in the homes OF
Cedar and splendor, while God
have no places to be intimated.
Six o'clock YPM.
Eight o'clock, Rev. Staffort
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
MT. CALVARY COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Rev. r. W. Johnson, pastor
Mrs. Edna Mitchell. Reporter
Sister Woody, acting reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:45
Miss Irene Booker acting supterin-
tendent, due TO the illness of Sister
Mitchell. Sunday School was well
attended. Lesson found Acts IL
chapter 5-17 verse.
Secret power in prayer.
II o'clock service opened with
choir singing 20 Lord have
Mercy Holy spirit was present to
bless our souls. MY oh my, you
should of been there. Our pastors
brought for the message II Peter
7 chapter, 10 verse. Subject: Lord
it is good to be here. We were
pleased to have Miss Hastin pre-
sent who rendered several spiri-
tual songs AT 8 P. NJ. our Sunday
School was OF Bethel AME Church
attending Sunday School Alliance.
We thank the Lord after having
both banners during the month Of
February. We was able to bring
of the banners back home to stay
for the month of March with the
second banner on its way back
home in about two weeks. We
praise the Lord for the unity Of
the spirit. $50 p. m. Union meet
ing with Sister Booker and Sister
Hatters in charge. Lesson found
in James, 2 chapter. Wonderful dis
cussion.
S.15 p. m. Evening service Pas
tor delivered a spiritual message.
Food for thought. 81 div. of the
Psalms. 4th verse. Subject: My
Desire service large attendance
happy for our many visiting
friends.
Don't forget our Bake Sale Sat.
18th. Hot rolls and doughnuts de-
livered to your door. Thank you
for helping US in advance Spon-
sored by the Emergencies Club.
Rev. R. w. Johnson Supervisor
and Pastor. We are still praying
for our sick. We miss you so.
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
BETHEL AME CHURCH
2430 Franklin Street
Rev. W M. Camper. pastor
]. S. Jefferson, reporter

Sunday school opened at $3.50
with the superintendent at his post
of duty. And with the majority of
teachers present. Subject of the les
son. peter delivered from Prison
Golden text: Prayer was made
without ceasing of the church unto
God for him. Acts. 1876. The lesson
was well discussed and reviewed.
IT. was reviewed by Mrs. M Young.
WI are very sorry to report the
illness of one of our teachers Mrs.
Lula Thornton.
At HOO o'clock song by the
choir "Guide me o great Jehovah"
Prayer by Rev. Coolidge. Scripture
lesson 10th Psalms. After which we
were favored was a solo by Miss
Hide Woods. Title cts my desire
to bo like my Lord" Rev. Camper
spoke from Hebrews 1873. The
subject: "The Changeless Jesus"
Everyone enjoyed his message.
At $3.50 o'clock the Sunday school
Alliance met with Bethel with the
president, Mr.. d.. Z. Webb, presid-
in
Invocation by Rev. Irwin. Also
the lesson was instructed by Rev.
Irwin. Many interesting questions
were asked and answered. And a
very nice attendance. After which
th, calling of the roll of churches
Calvary Community received the
Percentage Banner. Zion was nre-
scnted with the Attendance Ban
'ncsF Al splendid program was rem
dered by the young People under
tho direction of Mrs. Lewis. VIZ
wae ycry plcascd II have Mrs.
SfW. McCaain and Ethel Of De-
troit, Michigan to worship with us
in the morning service.
Visitors are always welcome to
Bethel. Prayer and class Wednes-
days Of each week.
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
PLEASANT GREEN CHURCH
Villa Mae Ross Reporter
Rev. Reynolds, Pastor

Sunday School at o'clock with
Supt in charge. Song service for
Is minutes. Teachers took charge
of their classes. The Sunday school
was divided into two groups. North
and South. There was a Bible con-
test and the South part of
the church won. You are welcome
to our Sunday School. Morning
worship II o'clock deacons was in
charge of devotional services.
Prayer for the sick by Rev. st.
Claire, Song by the choir. Solo by
Mrs. C. L. Union.
A lovely sermon was preached
by Rev. Reynolds. Announcement
and adjournment. BYPU 8 o'clock
with vice president in charge. The
father and sons banquet was held
at the North YWCA, Sunday
March 10. There viii be a debate
on which is the most useful "Money
or Education" Everyone is well
como to come and debate on this
subject. So come out and enjoy
yourself. Evening worship 8 o'clock
with deacons in charge of devotion
al services. Prayer for the sick by
Rev. Green. Song by the choir. A
lovely and inspiring sermon was
preached and enjoyed by all. You
are also welcome to attend any
part of the services.
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH
Mrs. l. Hawthorne, reporter
Rev. c. Adams, pastor
23th Clark st.

Sunday school opened at usual
hour with the Supt. presiding.
Mrs. M. E. Hill.
Heelthful serman preached by
tho pastor. 1t was enjoyed by all.
You will find his text in Luke the
10 chapter and the 10 verse. And
his subject was "Come and Seek
Jesus" In the afternoon there was
q program rendered under the
auspices of the choir and the good
Samartin Club and the speaker was
Rev. Wager from the Interdeno-
minational church 26th Franklin.
His sermon was enjoyed by all and
The Omaha guide., 1939-03-18
dy,Gusuz=z%
gre5As

chapter. Subject: "Killing the Pro
phets." Among the thoughts CLEAN
ed from this sermon was this: that
Negro people as a whole, do not
havo the proper regard for the
ministers and servants of God. Nor
do they realize that the church is
largely responsible for his being
whero he is today.
For the evening worship we a.
gain listened to a spirit-filled SER
mon. The text being found in Mat
thew IL chapter. Subject Twelve
Rounds of a Ladder That Leads to
a Perfect Life in Christ
Tho fourth Sunday in this month
Rev. C. Hickerson of Bethel Bar-
list church will preach for us at
3 o'clock. Everyone Is invited.