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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1927)
. . . . -. - : . ; .'...''.,. i ; a .- . . .. .... ..; r , . 1 - ....... . . . . TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 17, 1027 2 THE OREGON STATESMAN, SALEM, OREGON -. , Elsntore Theater -Johnny Hines has offered to help Mayor Walker make New York a bigger and better city. Johnny recently had the joppor tnnity to study the renerable Til ls ge at close range whence filmed scenes up and down Fifth avenue; a section of the Bowery, with Brooklyn bridge In the back ground; city hall and the finan cial district; the gay white way during the opening bight of a big Broadway revue, and a hilarious sequence at Steeplechase park. Coney Island. "i These backgrounds are seen in the comedian's new .First National picture, "Stepping Along," which plays at the Elslnore today. May X7th. Frank Stever. famous baritone, embellishes the . celebrated Fan chon and Marco Follies "Idea" at the Elsinore theater today, with his marvelous voice which has been acclaimed by critics in many cities as being richer In beautiful tcnes than the voice of any singer presented on the coast in the past year. Stever adds the final touch to the glorious Fanchon and Marco "Idea" which is the last word in elegance, brilliance and the un usualfeaturing one of the gfeat est ballet groups In the history of western theaters. pne of the bright spots of the theatrical season will be the en gagement of the popular Ameri can star, William Hodge, at the Elslnore theater in his Chicago, Boston and New York comedy suc cess, "The Judge's Husband," com mencing May 18. The inimitable actor will bring with: him the original New York com pa ay and production. The play, dealing with a politically am bitions wife who is a woman judge, her. husband attempting to keep houset their somewhat erring flap- 1 p daughter, and a unique court room scene with the judge officiat ing at her own divorce trial, gives the dry -and humorous Mr. Hodge full scope to display his unique personality and distinctive method. It is termed a bright, satirical comedy, abounding In laugh-compelling situations, wit and humor. Many reviewers are said to have noted the whimsical quality of the comedy and compared Mr. Hodge, as author, to the immortal W. S. Gilbert and Barrie. The star in the role of Joe Kir Jy, a lawyer of a small Connecti cut town, who performs house- . keeping chores while his wife is attending to her judicial duties, 'has perhaps-contributed no more notable portrayal since- his mem orable delineation f , "The Man From Home." '"HIa ' easy-going, likeable, laiy Joe Kirby will be long and favorably remembered. "The Judge's -Husband" is the seventh of the series of plays In which Mr, Hodge has appeared as both playwright and chief player, and won for himself great popular favor throughout the land.' Mr.'Hodge' has surrounded him self with a -picked cast of unusual merits Including" such able players as ' Gladys " Hanson, Ruth Lyons, Jessie -Cremmette, porothy Wal ters, Marie Haynes, Richard Gor don, Charles: F. McCarthy, Philip Rhodes 'Thorn, Dorothy Lyons and Franceses Hall. . v.w; . Capitol Theater Not since Charles Ray began his sensational comeback has he had a role that compared with Terry 1 O'Neill inThe Fire "Brigade," the i great fire picture starting today at J the Capitol theater for: a three ; day-run.' -It was produced by Hunt l Stromberg for Metrb'-Goldwyn- 4 Mayer. r '. '--. - ' -x , " ; ."V- " As Terry O'Neill, Ray plays the part of a young man, just deciding to follow the vocation that his father and grandfather have both given up everything for. It takes him through bis days as a recrnit, then. his actual experiences as a fireman, revealing, his Innermost feelings when first called into duty. and his subsequent heroism. And throughout 'the whole there is 'a charming love story, " " The role gives Ray an opportun ity not unlike' that which John Gilbert had In "The Big Parade,1 and It is expected that the picture will do for the unsung, everyday .heroes, what VIdor's production did Tor. American soldier. "- ' Just as ho one could possibly "see -'The Big Parade" without realizing the horrors, and futility of wars, "The Fire Brigade" is having an unlimited influence in Imnrenainr uton "the nablie the i necessity of fire prevention. & Realizing this, the International Order of Fire Engineers, and the I Paci lie Coast Bureau of Fire Pre vention, headed by Fire Marshal pij W. : SteVeruu . Cooperated with he M-G-M organisation to the ut- 1 1 . I! ri: 05 N. Capitol ' Phone 520 Tuesday and Wednesday T and 9 . 1 M. . : . ri BLTJIJ- PATSY KTJTU smxEit tn v-.x?-; l "Woira Clothinsr" , ? Wuch Talked Of Picture rs 2 5c Children 10c - -Mary Pickford in most in the making of the picture. A large percentage of the profits are being turned over to' the In ternational order for their work in furthering fire prevention, and to various fire and sick benefits, maintained by fire department lo Oregon Theater We have always admired Lea trice Joy. We liked her more af ter seeing her latest star picture, "Nobody's Widow," which shows at the Oregon theater May. 17, IS and 19. It's a delightfully sophis ticated comedy drama in the best Avery . Hopwood vein, and that means it will appeal to the laity as well as to the cognoscenti. It starts in England where the "widow," after being happily wed ded, voluntarily goes into "widow hood" exile after discovering her newly acquired husband in the arms of another woman. This is too much and the "widow" skips over to Santa Barbara, Cal., and finds solace with her gay friend, a blonde widow, who makes it a point to find divertisement for the bereaved "widow." When the; "widow's" hubby turns up under the alias of the "Duke of More bayr" the situation is further com plicated and the fun begins. Dangerous Corner West of School to Be Repaired PRINGLE, May 18, -(Special) The dangerous corner on the high way 'west of the school building will be improved this week. Mrs. ,A. J. Duncan reports that she has a laying pullet only three months old. Pringle young people enjoyed a bonfire party on Preachers' hill last Friday evening. Grandfather Clark of Salem is making an extended visit with his sons, A. E. and F. R. Clark. A number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Keyes helped them celebrate a birthday at their home on Sun day. William Wright and family of Salem and G. W. Browning of Keiser visited at the H. E. Stew art home on Sunday. Mr. Coburn is the prond owner of a fine flock of Iambs. The pastures in this commun ity are In excellent condition and the gardens are growing necely. Scotts Mills Residents Busy During Past Week SCOTTS MILLS, May 1S.- (Special,.) J SL. Korb was in4 Oregon City recently on business. - Merle Scott and W. T. Hogg were in Portland Friday on bus iness. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ma gee visit ed relatives and friends in Port land over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brougher and sqn.'lra, attended the gradu ating exercises of the Good Sa maritan hospital in Portland last miMikm SER PE M:V!V 1 , -V 11 Tuesday evening, their daughter, Lila. being a graduated nurse. Mrs. Tony Miller and son Reu ben of ML Angel visited her sis ter, Mrs. R. DetJardin Friday. H., 8. Dixon visited his parents at Battle Grpund, Wn., Sunday. Matt Walbel and Glenn Shep herd left tor Williamlna, Oregon, Monday for a visit. ; f.. H, E. Clough left for Colorado last week, where he expects to spend the summer. I A large crowd attended the Firemen's dance here Saturday evraing. Patriotic Meetings Planned This Week Sons of Union Veterans to Meet on Wednesday Evening A slight misunderstanding may have confused some of those in terested in the two patriotic meet ings in Salem this week. , The Wednesday evening meet ing at the chamber of commerce auditorium is for the sons of Un ion veterans, and is to stimulate interest in and develop plans for the proper observance of Memor ial Day and of the state Grand Army encampment in Salem, June 20-24. There are not very many left of the once Grand Army, and this year Salem plans to make both memorial day and the fjtate encampment notable events. All sons of Union veterans are urged to attend. On Saturday night, the YMCA will hold open house for all the organizations based on the Grand Army, the GAR itself, the Wom en's Relief Corps, the Ladies of the Grand Army, the Sons of Vet erans, the Sons of Veterans' Aux iliary, and the Daughters of Vet erans. This meeting is especially to develop1 plans for the encamp ment wherein all these organiza tions take part, and all members of all the orders are expected to attend. Both meetings are to open at 8 o'clock, and both offer excellent short programs besides the social and business sessions. Veva Fell Stumbles And Breaks Her Leg Fairview Schools to Close on May 19 With Good Time HOPEWELL. Ore.. May 16. (Special) , While playing at school little Veva Fell broke her right leg just below the knee. She fell over a small ridge in the play ground, and one of the harger pupils, who was just behind, stumbler over her, resulting in the broken limb. She was taken to tile, hospital at McMlnnviUe, and aitnough surrerlhg Intense p&in, is reported recovering as rapidly as possible under the circum stances. - ' ' : ' -" .The Campfire girls are to be or ganized here m the very near fu ture, and all girls 1 2 years of age, or over, who wish to join, axe wel come. There is a waiting list of over ten who wish to be members. The high school pupils met at !Y POPULAR DEMAND WITH A NEW PICTURE WE WITH JOHNNY HIN STEPPING ALONG rr.. - 0 5. " lit f MATINEn Children 10cAdulU 35c EVENINCJ Children 23c Balcony 50c ATTRACTIVE FRECKLES f ' .' V) C5M,S ft-tfrf Pictured here are "Freckles" and Circus, which exhibits in Salem, Wednesday, May 18. Circus horses are usually named by their grooms, and the selection is typical of some circumstance or appearance of the animal. For instance, the many colored small spots on this horse 'caused it to be called "Freckles." And when the Circus secured another one with the same markings, it was immediately christened "Polka Dot." The Al. G. Barnes Circus' display of horses has been augmented this year to the extent that 180 aristocratic equines appear durjng the performance.- the home of Howard Stephens Thursday evening to practice for the program to be given the last day of school. Fairview school will be out Friday, May 19. A rousing good time is being planned for all who attend, eats, picnic, ball game, and all the "trimin's" usual dn such occasions. The teachers, Mrs. Versteeg and Mrs. Kirk wood, ex tend an invitation to all to be pre sent. Hopewell schools will be out the same day, also Lone Star and Wheatland schools. All have en joyed especially good years. PLAY TO BE GIVEN SILVERTON, Or., May IS. (Special.) The senior class play will be given Friday evening, May 20, and the seniors are out selling; tickets. This will be the first event of the graduating class this season. m ENTERTAINS FRIENDS ; SILVERTON, Or., May 16. (Special.) Miss Vivian Buness to a few of her little friends; Sun day, the occasion being her birth day. Miss Alice Jensen, an aunt of Vivian, assisted in entertaining. HEMSTITCHING 6, 8 and 10 cents per yard. Also buttons, stamping and pleating. ANNA H. Over Miller's KRUEGER Telephone 117 GIRLS V ' I?3oor 60c FV " Billy Mack the Al. Barnes Personal News Told By Correspondent Great Activity Noted, in the Cora inanity Around Silverton SILVERTON. Ore., May 16. (Special.) Mrs. W. C. Larson and Mrs. Jack Larson were Salem bus iness callers Monday. Mrs. L. H. Meyer and daughter. Miss Althea, visited at Scotts Mills Saturday. Jack Larson of Hood River spent the week-end at Silverton. Mr. Larson, jwho was with the Sil verton Bakery here when Louis Bock was proprietor, is with the Bock Bakery at Hood River. Miss,. Nana Cramer, a student at the Oregon Agricultural col lege, was a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. I Cramer at Silverton. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benson and three daughters, Helen, Katherine and Lucile, spent Saturday and Sunday at Manzonita, where Mr. of ELSINORE night Wednesday, May 18 Mr. Lee Shuberk Presents iru America's Inimitable Star in His Greatest Comedy Triumph Since "The Man from Home" THE JUDGE'S HUSBAND - New York Cast and Production Exactly as Presented on Broadway Mail Orders Now- Seats Now I TOMORROW THE SHOW .THAT 5- r www im w u wh h. m -, i w a IF. -Van; UYflWSl III 1lw I 1080 PEOPLE , INCLUDING THE CHINESE BEAUTY LOLA LEE CHONG THE CHINESE GIANT TffT LAXGEST LIU VfJ -CHIN Cj v THE HUMAN SKYSCRAPER KIKIMft EQUISTRIAII MIDGETS BIGGEST TRAVELING ZOO ON EARTH TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY ; 2 AND 8JPM.RAIN OR SHINE. ' IN ALL THE WORLD NO ORCUS LIKE : ALG.BARWES ' JAS.J. THOS. ; JEFPRIES AND SHARIF : IN PERSON AND IN ACTION GRAND STAND CHAIR SEATS ON SALE ' . - WEDNESDAY PATTON'S BOOK STORE Benson owns a farm. Mr. Ben son is owner of the Benson pheas ant farm at Silverton. Rabbit Breeders May - Form Organization Cooperation of All Needed Before Best Results Obtained. ; Efforts are being made to com plete" the organization of a rabbit breeders" association according to a letter sent out recently from the Portland office. The letter calls attention to the fact that a mar ket exists for the meat and fur and that the object of the associa tion is to help the small breeder as well;as the large one. , A part of the letter follows: "The rabbit breeders -of Port land and vicinity are forming a, co-operative marketing association to care for the market stock be ing raised by the members. The association will buy and sell meat, fur, and by-products paying mar ket prices less actual selling costs. The meat will be paid for at the titue the rabbits are shipped in. The furs and by-products will be sold as conditions warrant tand the money from them "distributed at stated iptervals. The rabbits will be graded when received and each breeder credited with the number and kinds of pelts, so each breeder will be paid the price his particular breed sellaj for. Thus the Chinchilla breeder will receive Chinchilla prices, the Flemish breeder will receive Flemish prices and so on. "Feed will be bought at whole sale prices and distributed to the members at a saving to them." . Calvin Geer Returns To Oregon For Visit Winter Months Spent at Yuma, Arizona By Pioneer SILVERTON, Ore.. May 16. (Sp'ecial.) Calvin Geer, promin ent Oregon pioneer, arrived at Sil verton this week from Yuma, Arizona, where he spends his win ters. Mr. Geer, inspite of his 89 years, is hale and hearty, and friends who had expected to see him slightly more feeble this sum mer than last were pleasantly sur prised to find him as active as ever. In speaking of his good health, Mr. Geer remarked that he had the sense of a goose in changing climates with the chang ing seasons. He is visiting with his sister Mrs. Samantha Bower, who makes her home on the old homestead in the Waldo Hills. The brother and AT SALEM 11 v . . . SssSMFFERSNT mm. i i w U r0 uUa t sister are the only two remaining members of the -original 1847 pioneers. Homer Calvin Daven port, the famous cartoonist was their nephew. '. V ... Normal School Wins Seven Tennis Matches in Nine OREGON NORMAL. SCHOOL, Monmouth, Ore., May : 16. (Spe cial.) Oregon Normal school won seven out of nine matches in the duaj tennis meet with Pacific; col lege, ofNewberg, Saturday. The only events won by. Pacific were two of the men's singles. Pacific women played under a handicap due to the absence of their 'star player who was ill. Monmouth womenwbn all single and double matches. Rose starred for the normal; being the only man not losing a match. - - - - -: - - -- v WHOSE SWEETHEART WAS (THIS CHARMING WIDOW? WEDDED and "widowed'? before the honeymoon began,; she was the liveliest widow her "Widowed" husband ever saw All of which proves there's many a slip be tween the wedding and the honeymoon , Some husbands live,'others die,, but this hus band continued to die and live in the eyes of his widow. See Leatrice Joy THE OREGON ' 1 ' v.Tiiii',j7,'.. Vi ri mm : jin' .,, , mi ,.,,., I. , ! STARTS TODAY Three Big Days . - 1 . W - - - - - - A M I W CHARLES RAY MAYMcAVOYin A film epic, telling the story of the American fire hero,' revealing the trials, the humccs, the true thrilling life of unsung heroes. I Aid Society and Guild ' Plan BjgjMnner Today SILVERTON, Ore, May (Special) Tbe Emmanuel Ladies Aid Society and the mTOanflM Guild are giving a dinner in the social rooms of the Trinity church this evening. The dinner will le followed by a program. May i"ta is the Norwegian Independence Day, and this is made the Occasion for a dinner and program i . ,, . f r . VISITS WITH FATHER mlvkkto.n, Or., May 1C (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. Harold Craig of Portland were guests at the home of Mrs. Craig's father. Marion Palmer, at Silverton. The Cr(aigs jost returned from a vaca tion .-trip, taking them both to British Columbia and into Califor nia. V ! . . EYES EXAMINED and ' GLASSES FITTED I am oow thoroughly established In my new location i ' - Dr. L. R. Burdette 1 First National Bank Bnildlng Phone 625 j SPECIAL STAGE EFFECTS Complete Music Score Played by Cecil Deacon on the Wurlitzer The Fire Brigade" is "The Big Parade" of peace time. PRfCES Matinee 35c 10c Evening 50c-rl0c ttle Anna Rooney" - '