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Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
by Paul Harrison -.
Hollywood S Fads, Fancies and Foibles

the artfully corseted and flamboy-
ant Belle Waiting.
She's taller now, mincing around
her establishment in four-inch
double -decked Chinese shoes. And
since the six weeks of costume and
makeup sessions began, she has
fitted even more closely into the
slim, grim, hard-voiced character
of Madame Gin-Sling and lost
weight until she's down to 30
pounds.
BIG WIGS
She has eight startling costumes
and the same number of heavy wigs
done inexotic hair-dresses. The
makeup tests were tortuous ex-
perienceS in which several differ
ent experts were called in for their
turn at twisting her features into
sinister slants. She lay under lay
ers of wet plaster and endured ex-
perimental stretchings with transs
parent adhesive and spirit gum
Some of the stuff was so irritating
that her eyes were swollen shut
Nobody visiting the set for the
first time recognizes her-not even
her own mother, who also failed to
spot her in the Belle Waiting out
fit. Miss Munson's crazy about the
role now. Il guess I've got sort OF
ostrich complex" she said. IF can
hide by head in false hair and
completely different makeup I be-
lieve 1 can get away with any
thing
Miss Munson isn't exactly asham-
ed of her growing fame as a
cinematic hussy (she also played
one in Five Star Final') but it
has something to do with her pride
in her radio program. That activity
is genuinely helpful to people she
says, and she'd rather get stacks Of
grateful letters than read a hun
dred glowing reviews of her skill
as an actress.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
KNUDSEN KNEW

The two men had never seen
each other before. Harrison knew
who Knudsen was, but Knudsen
had never heard of Harrison. Yet
Harrison's personality and record
won Knudsen completely and their
one short meeting was enough to
convince Knudsen that the men
he wanted for his defense con-
struction job was this very w. H..
Harrison, and no one else.
On July 8, 1910, Harrison came to
Washington to tackle the construc-
ton job as an adviser from pri-
vate industry. In January, about
the time OPM was organized, Har-
rison was given an additional job
when he was made consultant for
the SO billion shipbuilding program.
Today, with John Biggers posted
in London as minister and trouble
shooter w. Ayerill Hartman, lease
lend expediter, w. H. Harrison has
become head Of the production di-
vision of OPM, in charge not only
Of construction and shipbuilding,
but also boss of production, under
Knudsen. for machine tools, air.
craft, ordnance-a $50 or$40 billion
program which may go double that
before the show is over.
That record Of Harrison's advance
ment in OPM is Knudsen's best
vindication of his ability as Judge
Of men as we'll as machines, for
Harrison has delivered, and with
a minimum of fuss and feathers.
What Knudsen picked in this case
was another self-made man who
came up from the bottom.
In the 80 years Harrison was with
the telephone company he has
worked at nearly every job they
had-in Western Electric, with Bell
laboratories, in the field, a. an Of
ficial Of New York Telephone Com
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
CENSORSHIP

Acting Secretary of Navy James V.
Forrestal said in the same breath the
other day that the navy and army are
working up a plan for censorship of all
communications between the United
States and the rest of the world, and de-
MED that the plan includes any provision
for compulsory censorship" of the ma
tion's press.
Fiddlesticks!
1t is impossible for the army and navy,
or anybody else, to censor all cOmmunica-
tions between the United States and the
rest of the world without censoring the
news accounts in the country's news
papers. Bear in mind that Mr.. ForreStal
said between. He did not say communi-
cations going out of this country would
be censored. That word, between,
means that all outgoing AND INCOM-
ING news would be censored.
In this day, when half or more Of the
news printed by the papers comes from
outside the United States, that would
be the worst form of censorship. All
the foreign policy Of this country is bas-
ed on what happens outside the United
States. If the people are to have their
foreign news censored, they can be made
to believe that anything is wise which the
administration wants thought wise Such
censorship should not be-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 16 - In the
last dozen years more than two
dozen slightly varied versions of
The Shanghai Gesture" have been
rejected by the Hays Office-turn-
ed down cold because they were
too hot.
There's some question whether
the script now being filmed is any
purer than the previous one, or
whether the Hays Office just got
tired of saying no. or whether CEN
surs believed that Producer Arnold
PresSburger Director Josef Won
Sternberg, and Writer James Cain
could make the play into a picture
with exceptional delicacy.
Anyway, production is going
ahead at United Artists. The prom
inence of the cast, the elegance of
the sets and the fireworks of the
volatile Won Sternberg make it the
best show in town to visit. Instead
of the big brothel of John Colton's
play, the main locale now is a gilt
tering gambling casino with a sur
plus of oriental and Eurasian girls
The proprietreSs, who was called
Madame Goddam when Florence
Reed created the part, now is Ona
Munson with the character name
of Madame Gin-Sling.
She's really something to see.
Roger, the costume design er,
screamed like a panther when
Pressburger told him who'd have
the role How, he asked, could any
body create exotic Oriental outfits
for the plump actress who was the
scarlet Belle Waiting in Gone
With the Wind?
Hollywood laughed at the Selec-
ton, and SO did Miss Munson at
first. 1t seemed like joke that
the bedizened No. l hussy of 1899
should be called for similar pro-
fession. but a vastly different sort
of character, in Shanghai.
But the producer convinced her
and Designer Royer was dumb
founded when she showed up for
measurements. He discovered that
Miss Munson is feet inches
tall and that she weighed only
about los pounds. Certainly ther'
was nothing about her to recall
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

adjustment means a variation be-
tween hitting the military store
house on one street and the hos
pital in the next block. The pilot
hasn't been born who wouldn't
rather hit the storehouse if he had
any choice.
There was boasting enough when
London was quivering under the
repeated blows. The British cities
were going to be wiped off the map,
one by one, until the British cried
for mercy Now when, after a
year of that, some tenth of the
terror is returned to Berlin, there
is cry of "Barbarism!
Barbarism it is, indeed. The world
cannot call itself civilized until ii
has ceased to be. But the world sud-
denly becomes hard of hearing
when Franltenstein cries out a.
gainSt his own Monster
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

WASHINGTON. Sept. Is In
the early days Of the defense et-
tort. when Big Bill Knudsen and
John Biggers were starting to set
up the old National Defense Ad-
visory Committee, they got on the
telephone and began asking a few
OF the big companies to loan the
government some of their best tech
nical men for the new defense Or
ganization. One of these calls was
put in to Walter S. Clifford, presi-
dent of the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company.
Is so happened that Mr.. Clifford
was out Of the office and the call
went to w H. Harrison, A. T. & T.
vice president and chief engineer.
What Knudsen wanted was a con-
struction man somebody who
knew building conditions all over
the country, someone to advise and
help the Army and Navy in their
big construction program.
A few days later the unsuspect-
ing Harrison came to Washington
with the names and qualifications
of a few of his best men. Knudsen
looked over the list, and then with
characteristic directness asked, DO
you come with EN-" puzzled, Har-
rison asked what he meant. L don't
want any of these men unless you
come down here first and take this
construction job" Knudsen explain
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA;
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.

No. 1894 =.
S U M NJ o N S =
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DIS
fRICT, Plaintiff.
vs.
MYRTA FETTY, ii:5o known as
MYRTA DAY, Also known as MRS.
MICHAEL A. DAY, ct al, Defend
ants.
Harry w. Horton and George r.
Kork, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA SEND GREET
TNGS TO MYRTA FE1-TY, also
known as MYRTA DAY, also known
as MRS. MICHAEL A. DAY, THE
IMPERIAL CRAWFORD CON-
PANY, a Corporation, JOHN DOE,
JANE DOE, RICHARD ROE, JOHN
DOE COMPANY, Corporation,
RICHARD ROE COMPANY, a CO.
Partnership, J. DOE, as Executor
of the Estate of R. ROE, Deceased,
and j. DOE, as Administrator OF
the Estate of r. ROE, Deceased,
Defendants. 4
You Are Hereby Directed to Ap-
pear and answer the Complaint In
an action entitled as above, brought
against you in the Superior Court
of the County of Imperial, State OF
California, within ten days after
the service on you of this Summons
if served within this county; or
within thirty days if served else
where.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff
will take Judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the COM
plant, as arising upon contract,
or Plaintiff will apply to the Court
for any other relief demanded in
the Complaint.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the Superior Court OF the
County of Impe, ial, State of Calf
ornia, this 25th day of June, 1941.
w. j. McCLELLAND,
County Clerk
BY M. A. CHRISTIAN,
(SEAL) Deputy Clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
Editorials and Comment
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 19n

EDITORS NOTE: The foiioIuing edit
orialS are presented as interesting Opin-
ions Uoiced bg editors elseUhere. They
do not necessarily reflect the opinion of
this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
Thought for the Day

There nothing covered that shall not be revealed:
neither hid. that shall not be known.-Luke 1872.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

Americas problems are for Amer
ica to solve. We do not think for
America. 1t is up to her to decide
her own business.
Jack Jones, Welsh novelist.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16
So They Say

I would rather own a u. S. bond
which is part of national indebt-
edness of $50 billion dollars, with
Hitler out of the world, than a
bond which is part of a 50-billion
dollar debt with Hitler still in the
world.
Wendell Willkie, 1910 G.. o. p.
presidential candidate.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

A spider is able to build COM
plete web within an hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-09-16

MEMBER
American Newspaper Pub.
fishers Association. Nation
al Editorial Association.
California Newspaper Pub
fishers Association.
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Famous Sayings

Truth has never been, can never be- contained in any
one creed or system.-Mary A. Ward.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-08-30
MONKEY RUM" STILL
FOUND BY OFFICERS

Vance County ABC Officers J. c..
Champion and l.. a. Jackson broke
up one of those monkey rum ut
fits Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
Nutbush township when they closed
iii on a StIll site.
The officers said the Illicit plant
was using molasSes instead of suga.
in its mash.
Three gallons of molasses and
about 100 gallons of newly made
mash We're found at still site. The
plant was warm, indicating that OPP
erations had ceased only a shot time
before the officers closed III.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-08-30
TO TEACH MEMS CLASS

". R. Vaughan VIII leach the
Mems Bible class at the Congiega-
tional Christian church tomorrow
morning, 1t va. announced today.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

Those mad, merry days of the Follies-and
folies-now seem rather symbolic of nv whole
lie, contrasting combination of great happiness
and acclaim mixed with bitter heartaches and pub
lie censure
Franks jealousy in some matters was almost
childish He and Carrie, my Negro maid used
TO quarrel constantly over the most trivial little
things.
he always insisted on drawing my bath. func-
uon when Carrie, quite properly, thought she was
qualified to perform, but Frank wouldn't have Il
that way. Not bit of it. That was one of tha
little pet attentions he wanted to ssffrU7e- me.
IL was almost ritual with him. And still
can see carrie, good soul, standing aside her
big arms akimbo, with an expression of utter dis
gust as Frank hummng tune and tarpinp his
feet, tested the water temperature selected bath
salts OF scent that just suited him and then an.
nounced to Her Ladyship" that her bath was
ready.
Perhaps Carrie was annoyed because he did the
job so eXpertly.
Sometimes Frank would shout at her or throw
something at her to drive her from the room At
other times he would just whistle or hum ignoring
her. while he went on with his self-assumed duties
as iadys maid, combng my hair over his finger
and putting on my makeup
lie could be the sweetest person in the world
one minute and little later would do something
that made me hate him.
One day Frank and had our usual distributing
breakfast fight. He left the apartment in rage
was III Tears: CdTIle sui was trying TO SOothe
my ruffled feelings couple hours later when
Frank phoned.
Carrie answered the call. was too mad to talk
Mister Frank says he's JUS got to talk to you
Miss Imogene," Carrie reported Saws it's some
thin awful important"
relented and picked up the phone.
Listen, Bubbles darling, don't be angry with
me-" | never had heard so much sincerity in his
voice before.
"One of the greatest thingsfn my life has just
happened to me-
OF course, that aroused my curiosity
I've just met a very important individual He
has power and position I've invited him to dinner.
You must help me entertain him royalty and make
favorable impression. Get flowers. Have Carrie
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

fix her finest dinner You better hurry to the
beauty parlor and dress your best. Promise me,
darling. you'll help to make this evening great
success 1t means everything to me-"
was won by that time. The morning quarrel
was forgotten. l loved to meet important people
and we outdid ourselves putting things in order
Carrie called in florist, who almost banked
the dining room in flowers.
This is great OCCASION" told her "Mr
lInney is bringing very important man to din
ner. Probably big politician like Senator or
somebody like that Fix up the finest dinner you've
ever cooked"
hurried off to the beauty parlor around the
corner and went for everything massage, rub
manicure and har-do
couple of hours later heard Bobby, Franks
Negro valet, running up and down the corridor.
What booths she in ?" he asked excitedlv
The manager told him. He parted the curtains
and stepped in just the attendant was finishing
my hair.
Mister Franks home" he said "You-ail bet
ter come right up" Bobby's actions showed plainly
that something was wrong.
rs he terribly drunk ?" I asked That always
my first fear
mo, Miss not particularly"
rs his guest with him."
"Yessum." Bobby rolled the white of his eyes
and dropped his head. II reckon So"
II was in a other Here Wasn't dressed Frank
would be angry and there would be a scene with
a strange guest present. Bobby knew all the svmp-
toms when storm was brewing, so it was no
wonder he hung his head
/ hurried up to the apartment slipped into
my boudoir unseen, and put on my finest gown
With final glance into the mirror l walked Sc
datey into the living room to be presented
I'm sorry, dear if I'm late but"
The words froze to my lips
Frank was there wearing his most engaging
smile. In a corner, seated on chaise lounge was
donkey! ct was the smallest donkey 1 ever
saw. It's front feet were planted on an ottoman)
On the floor beside it was a girl from the beauty
paror, busily giving that jackass manicure
Around its throat was a gorgeous necklace.
| almost tainted l thought l was steeled to
most of Franks pranks, but this was too much
ITS quite all right, darling. You're not late at
all Miss Wilson, may present my distinguished
friend"
The silly thing brayed and wiggled its long
ears.
/ wanted to tear Frank to pieces 1 began
throwing ash trays, table lamps anything could
get my hands on AS usual his fine footwork kept
him out of the range of my missiles.
The manicure girl swooped UP her tray and
ran for safety. The donkey just sat-
But, Bubbles darling you don't understand
Frank yelled, as he ran behind chairs to keep out
OF my way. This is really very important ndi-
vidual"
let another ash tray fly.
You're not showing him proper respect"
At last ran out of energy and things TO throw
Now darling have Carrie serve the dinner"
Frank said something TO the donkey. 1t numbered
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

to its feet and followed him into the dining room.
Poor Carrie had a wonderful dinner spread out
on the table. AT word from Frank the donkey
squatted on the honored guests chair that Frank
indicated and plopped its manicured front hooves
our finest linen
Well, of course, refused to sit down. was
SO furious couldn't speak. just sputtered.
Frank insisted that Carrie serve the dinner. I
can laugh about it now but it was tragic to me at
the time. There was that donkey at the table
with Frank, seated in the midst Of our elegant
furnishings. and surrounded by the loveliest flow
ers could buy.
Frank would talk and the silly animal acted
as if it understood him.
81 didn't deceive you when told you our guest
was distinguished" Frank said. 'You are being
unreasonable and offending your visitor This is
sacred donkey. It's endowed by the gods. 1t knows
everything and always speaks the truth"
Carrie stopped in her tracks and opened her
eyes little wider at that.
I'm entertaining his Sacred Highness tonight
because there are a few questions l want answered
truthfuly, Frank went on.
Are you ready, Your Hghness?" The donkey
nodded and almost stuck his nose in the caviar:
Every we'll Is Bubbles true to me?"
The donkey shook its head violently, its big
ears Hopping around its head like pair of arms.
- All right Am I true to Bubbles?"
The donkey nodded its head up and down.
Now, does Bubbles love me-" The donkey
Shook its head vigorously again.
THANK you Your Hghness That's what /
wanted to know"
BY this time Carries mouth was hanging open
Her eyes were the size of teacups and almost as
white. Bobby trembling. l think they were
afraid Frank would ask something about them.
'Nowi Carrie, you may serve the champagne"
Carrie brought in a cold bottle. Frank poured
half of it in bowl and sat it before the donkey.
The animal slipped it up then cured it's lips in an
appreciative gesture.
After they left the table Frank sat down at
the piano. AS he played the donkey pranced around
the rug, keeping step to the music.
A few minutes later there was loud bray.
"His Sacred Highness says he would like to go
to your bathroom" Frank interpreted.
l screamed.
mo, no, you fool. I've stood for all the rest,
but you're not going to take that animal into my
bath. You've had your fun. Now get that thing
out Of here"
/ started fresh barrage of ash trays. That
time Frank retreated with his shaggy guest trot-
ting along behind him. He led it downstairs, put
it in the back seat of the taxi with him and then
drove off.
My nerves were shattered and Carrie in
worse shape than l. 1t days before / con-
WINGED her that the animal Frank brought home for
dinner and laugh was just trained donkey that
he had picked up and not a sacred creature with
supernatural powers
Frank always brought his check to me. 1t
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26


box office. One of our many fights started
one day soon after he had given me his
check.
stomped out of the apartment and
went on a wild shopping spree made
the rounds of all the exclusive shops and
bought the most expensive hats l could
find-dozens of them
A couple hours after started, delivery
men began streaming into our apartment
each one with an armful of hat boxes
Frank knew what that meant. He knew
his pay check was going fast.
After had bought all the latest mil
linery creations on Fifth Avenue dropped
into telegraph office and sent Frank this
wire:
Having glorious time Just bought
seven hundred dollars worth of hats. Am
in Central Park now spending the rest of
your money for peanuts to feed the
ducks"
] waited in my car outside the apart
ment until saw the messenger boy de-
liver the telegram and decided that was
good time to make an entrance.
Frank was pacing the floor, the tele-
gram in his hand, when / walked in.
''Whew! Am glad you're home" he
sighed. Il was just starting for the park.
With delivery boys parading in here with
enough hats to stock a store thought the
peanuts business was on the level"
- That was one of the few times when it
was my turn TO laugh, but it was pretty
expensive joke with anybody's money.
1 remembered it, too, in later years
when l walked through Central Park with
out enough money in my pocket to buy
bag of peanuts for myself
Central Park is a place that holds
many memories for me- 1t was the scene
of the sweetest moments Frank and ever
spent together. It was one of the few
places we ever were really alone. Our
apartment was like an open bar. Friends
trooped in at all hours Of the night. Usu-
ally something happened that started
fight between Frank and me.
But occasionally we would slip out at
2 or o'clock in the morning, get in
Franks red touring car, and drive until
daylight, just the two of us.
There were no quarrels, no harsh
words, no bitterness then. Those moments
were lovely. No grief that overlook me
later ever was great enough to rob me of
those sweet memories.
But each day always brought back it
of the constant turmoil that beset our liz
of silly protective notion l developed
complex. have told of the episode whel
lowed some harmless pills and went to b.
with an apartment full of guests just becau
was late in getting home.
After that it became habit. / used Il
to kill myself as a weapon, thinking it n
Frank out of his drinking and abuse HI
was fooling better than l did and made
my suicidal tantrums.
Whenever / reached the climax of a
with my threat to end it all Frank would
"All right, Bubbles, what kind of flC
you want"
He cured me of that bad habit one nj
was late, but finally phoned about two c
the morning.
There's no need of coming home
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26

CONTINUED these pages today is the life
- story of Imogene ("BubblesO Wilson, of
Broadway's most famous beauties now known to the
theatre world Mary Nolan
II is told for the first time in most intimate
detail by Miss Nolan herself In its chapters she
bares, unreservedly, all the details of her
from the day she suddenly transplanted, when
only Is years old, from Southern convent into the
wild night-life of New York during its gayest
Here are the drama and tragedy of unsophisti-
Gated girl upon whom sudden success and fame were
thrust only to be followed by love slavery, heart
break. establishment, drugs and the desperation of
trying to rehabltate a career which Fate had most
cruelty shattered-Rea Life Follies by one of the
most famous-and frankest-Follies Girls.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-26
clsi by American Weekly Inc Britain Rights Reserved
BY MARY NOLAN,
The former Imogene Wilson, Miss America" NJ the
ZiegfeId Follies.
CHAPTER iii.

| LIFE with Frank Tinney was nonsen-
VI steal mixture of fights and laughs, about
half and half