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The OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, OFegon, Slinda Slorningr, Bfarch 29 1936 Bill Ili Week Yaried Gay Dancing to Grf mm PAGE EIGHT, f I. 4 PI it Oland Star at Grand Tlieat re "Charlie Chan at Circus" Current Attraction; Thrills Abound - One murderous attempt after aother terrorizes an entire-circus troupe, aid even Charlie Chaa himself la momentarily baffled by - the t criminal master minds who plot bis death in the new Fox mystery thriller, "Charlie Chaa at the Circus," now playing at the Grand theatre. . With the circus as the scene of , the crime, Chaa sets out to so Ire the murder of the owner found dead during the performance. Since the circus ehief was not on friendly terms with any ot his performers, eaeb and erery one ot them Is left open to suspicion, including the giant gorilla who was found .missing from his cage at the time ot the crime. ' The clues that Chan Warner Oland of.eourse picks np gire him an inkling that the crime was committed by one of the troupe. His suspicions are confirmed when ha narrowly escapes death from the deadly fangs of a cobra tbat was planted in his room. Prominent in the supporting cast are Keye Luke, Francis Ford, Marine Reiner and John McGuire. Funeral Monday For Ella Finney WACOXDA, March 28. Miss MaryElla Finney, 80, who died March 26 at her home near Brooks, was born near Prairie DuChien, Crawford county, Wis consin, March 10, 1857. She came with her parents here in 1874, since residing bere and . passing .away at the residence where her parents settled many years ago. The remains will be at the home until Monday morning at 10 o'clock, when funeral services will be held at the St Louis Catbolie church, with burial to be in the 'St. Louis cemetery. Surviving are a brother, Ed Finney of Frenchtown, Mont., and two sisters-in-law, Anna G. Fin ney of Sheridan and Mrs. M. H. Finney of Salem. From the of the Past Reprinted from our opening advertisement in the Oregon Statesman, March 15, 1911: Our policy tcill be to give the best qual ity of merchandise at popular prices. Strictly one price and square deal to all. Every article sold in our store is guar anteed to us by the manufacturers and tee make good all fair claims. And Steadfast Adherence to those simply - stated original principles down through 25 years is why Shipley's continues to merit the FULL CONFI DENCE of its customers. Shipley's, clients of the Statesman for 25 years, in taking note of this paper's 85th birthday, looks forward to help ing celebrate the Statesman's 100th birthday! i MovingSt6rjngCrating v Larxner. Transfer & Storage W Abo Hanrfe Foel Oil, Coat and Briquets and High Grada Diesel OH for Tractor 'Engines and Oil Burner. Circus Background for Movie s " Warner Oland finds new adventures at the Cirrus". With him above Deans. f - .: . IS'' 'Hands Across the Table", the romance of a manicurist and n so cially ambitions yonns; wastrel, is engagingly played by Carole Lombard and Fred MacHurray at the State today. Pages In his latest film, "Charlie Chan are John McGuire and Shirley !'V J) , . i AS :i '' Speaking Contest Here April 10-11 Willamette university will be host for the second time April 10 and 11 to the state high school ex tempore and interpretation speak ing contests, Professor Herbert E. Rahe of the school, announced yesterday; Entries to date include the following schools: Parkrose, Portland; St. Helens, Albany, Cor vallis. Salem, Franklin, Portland; Oregon City, Myrtle Creek, Stay ton. Myrtle Point, Independence, Gresham, Dundee, West Linn and Parkdale. Rahe said several other schools would enter the contest who had not yet completed their registration. Each school In the contest may haw three entries; one for ex tempore speaking, one for serious interpretations and one -for hu morous numbers. Two preliminary rounds will be held before any speaker is eliminated. Rahe em phasized that there was yet time for more schools to enter the con test. Last year Francis Robison of Grant high school placed first in extempore speaking and Jane Ra canelll, coached by Walter P. Lee of Parkrose high school, won first in Interpretation. Dallas hign school placed second in extempore speakipg and third in interpreta tion while Albany high school re ceived third in extempore speak ing and Oregon City received sec ond in interpretation. MAHowOtrwiTkater Pi OLLYVOOU Today, Monday and Tuesday Continuous Today, 2-1 1 P. M. TWO i r FEATURES IOC ZASU PITTS HUGH O'CONNElt And Second Feat are "3 Live Ghosts" t Capitol Feature War Story Adapted From Stage; Other Picture "Ret River Valley" Rollicking comedy with an un dertone of impending drama Screen adaptation of a beat-celling novel and a record-breaking play - With half a doien noted figures in the leading roles That's "Three Live Ghosts." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's . newest contribution to the great art of laughter. It opens today at the Capitol theatre. Briefly, It's the story ot three-devil-may-care yonng soldiers one ot them goofy from shell shock who come back from the war to find themselves officially "dead," and who decide to stay that way. Their adventures as they move through London as nameless beings provide comedy and drama. Six cowboys widely known throughout the west for various exploits in their adventurous ca reers are to be seen in "Red, Riv er Valley." exciting western Pic ture starring Gene Autry, singing cowboy, the second feature at the Capitol theatre. Gold Rush Story Is at Hollywood Thunder Mountain' Based on Zane Grey Novel of Idaho in the '80a The excitement of a gold rush, the primitive Justice of the law less west, the romance of a strong man and a lovely woman are the entertainment elements offered in Fox Film's grand new film of out door adventure, "Thunder Moun tain," now at the Hollywood the atre. Adapted from the new novel by Zane Grey, famous writer 6f west ern stories, "Thunder Mountain stars George O'Brien with Bar bara Fritchie and Frances Grant in the principal romantic roles. The Idaho gold rush of the 1880's is the scene of the film. The plot deals with a man who staked his all on a false woman's love, lost and fought desperately to regain his fortune and to give his love to a loyal glrL Edward LeSaint and Dean Ben ton are prominently featured in the picture which was directed by David Howard. Church at Dallas Has Annual Meet DALLAS, Marcn 28 A no-host dinner was held at the Presbyte rian church Thursday evening. A short program followed. Readings were given by H. V. Fuller. The annual congregational meeting was held with Rev. Williams in charge. Reports of the post year were read by the secretary, L. Plummer, and presidents of the numerous circles. Dr. Mark Hay ter announced that the church is now free of debt and that the building is in good physical condi tion. The home of Mrs. H. D. Mc Donald has been sold to Mrs. D. J. Garrett, who will occupy the residence at once. Mrs. McDonald is moving to The Dalles to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. II. E. Rorick. Mr. McDonald died several weeks ago. Precinct Filings Come in Rapidly With only one day left In which to file nominating petitions, fil ings for precinct committeemen both republican and democratic, began to come in rapidly yester day. Fred A. Erixon filed for repub lican committeeman from precinct No. 10. In the democratic column, Ed H. Neuens, for Liberty district; J. S. Parker, for Turner; Arthur H. Wyatt, No. 24, and Wayne E. Greenwood, No. 18, were all filed. Dramatic Club at Hills Selects Play to Offer Public 'Late in April WALDO HILLS. M arch 28 The dramatic club of the Waldo Hills community club has started rehearsals on a three-act comedy by Charles George, "Me, Him and I". Fred Krug will direct the play to be produced about the third week in April. In the cast are, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Rich es, Mr. and Mrs. Max Scriber, Mrs. R. M. Morton. Clard Sandver, Mrs. Verle King, Mildred Egan, Mar tha Good Knecht, Bob Riches, Ed die King and Lyle Krug. KEYE LUKE - GecrseciCSr Capitol Shows 7 1 "Three IJve Ghosts", m famous ' stage play, has beea made Into a movie and Is showing today at the Capitol with Cecilia Parker and Richard Arlea in leading roles. - V V it I . Thrills, adventure, romance abound In "Thunder Mountain", which presents George O'Brien as the two-fisted fighting hero of the Idaho gold strike, at the Hollywood theatre. Second Ward Will Have Lively Race Two Candidates For Each Vacancy; Hockett and Marshall Entries Three new candidates for city council positions filed with the city recorder yesterday. Monday is the deadline for candidates at the May 15 city and state primary election. Councol nominees who in a marjory in May will stand elected.' the two highest those in wards where none receives a ma jority must run again in Novem ber. Frank P. Marshall, former bus iness agent for the Salem Trades and Labor council, yesterday filed for the two-year term in the sec ond ward in opposition to Fred E. Wells. His slogan is "Sincere de sire to serve the community." He was defeated four years ago by Walter Fuhrer, who now is seek ing reelection for four years more. Fuhrer is Opposed Lloyd L. Hockett, chiropractor living at 640 Chemeketa street, filed against Fuhrer in the sec ond ward yesterday. Ho gave no campaign-platform or ballot slo gan. Frank E. Loose, proprietor ot the Capital City Transfer com pany, made good his announce ment of Friday night by filing yesterday for the four-year term in the third ward. He is as yet un opposed. His slogan is "Do my utmost toward a sound business administration of the city af fairs." Fred E. Wells, second ward nominee, and I. M. Doughton and Ernest A. Miller, water commis sion candidates, filed completed nominating petitions yesterday. Reservoir Job to Start This Week The Slate Construction company is expected to move first dirt on the new reservoir site on Fair mount hill early this week, city officials said late yesterday. The contract for the big digging job was signed by Mayor V. E. Kuhn, City Recorder. A. Warren Jones and representatives of the com pany yesterday after the contract ing firm had submitted a bond the mayor said was satisfactory. The contract calls for excava tion of approximately 37,100 cu bic yard's ot soil and soft rock and A PERFECT CRIME for the Perfect Detective at Co CIRCUS WARNER OLAND DRASIIO Post-War Epic IK j hauling ot 10,000 yards to the block owned by the water depart ment at Commercial and Trade streets. Ninety per cent of the la borers on the job are to be Sa lem residents. Drunken Driving Count Admitted A sentence of 90 days in Jail and 250 fine was imposed on Frank Sweringen by Judge Over ton, Woodburn Justice of peace, Friday when Sweringen entered a plea of guilty to a charge of drunken driving. "Jail sentence was suspended upon payment of the fine but the defendant failed to furnish the cash and was commit ted to the county Jail. Sweringen was arrested late Thursday night by state police af ter his car had run in the ditch near Gervais. He was reported to have been driving at an excessive speed and to have caused several cars to run into the ditch on his way out of Oregon City. Several complaining witnesses appeared against Sweringen. Remodeling Under Way In Numerous Business Houses at Silverton SILVERTOX, March 28 Re modeling and redecorating which was begun on several Silverton business, houses some weeks ago is still being continued. One of the latest firms to join the im provement campaign, is Toney's Eat Shop. The banquet room at the rear Is being enlarged and a double row of booths is being in stalled in the main room. The in terior Is being repainted. The Digerness and Adams store on Main street is being remodeled preparatory to opening in the near future. No Use- TBie Dish Fan! 'MelTv-Go-Rollnd, Success Amateur Hour IV Feature " ; of Entertainment . bj Girls'. League INDEPENDENCE, March 27 The girla' 1 e a g n e "Merry-Go-Ronnd" and Major Bowes Sana tear hoar presented Friday sight In the high ' school : gymnasium were a great "success, both finan cially and for entertainment. Ev ery y e a r the girls league pre sents lome event to raise money tor -some worthwhile school ac tivity. The proceeds this year are to be used for improving the stage in the gym- The evening was spent with exciting games of skllL dancing and the amateur hour. Clara, Syrerson represented Ma jor Bowes. The numbers on this program were: Selection by the high school , orchestra; reading, "The Ballyhoo," Charles Carey; Spanish dance. Rose Marie Char boneau and Mildred Pomeroy; comic solo, Lora Arrell; magician stunt, Marjorie Kurre and Lorena Birchfield; tap dance, Mary Lou ise Carey; impersonations, Del- bert Taylor and Kenneth Birch; musical reading. Margaret Schir man; tap dance, Barbara Ruef; and a selections from the glee club. ' - , Booths Conducted Girls in charge of booths were: Souvenir, Pauline Noyes and Mar garet Nobler hot dog stand, Marie Williams, Helen Cooke and Ha sel Crowley: beano game, Fran ces Haley, Vivian Soden and Mar jorie Kurre; balloons. Matget Sy verson and Barbara Ruef; beauty parlor, Kathern Hartman, Mildred Hartman and Frances Hanna; serpentine and confetti. Geraldine Primum, Maxlne Williams, and Lillian Holecheck; candy and pop-corn, Mary Van Cleve, Vir ginia Cooper and Glennerra Harnsberger; driving nails, Eve lyn Randall, Bette Wattenberger: cake contest, Mary Grover, Max lne Hunnicutt: fishing game, Do ris Creason, Ella Berry and Anna Mae Ramey; photograph gallery, Essie Baker, Bette Denlon and Constance Johnson; knockdown milk bottles. Frances Iliff, Frank ie Mae Lane and Dorothy Moffitt. Starts TODAY She wouldn't let go of his hand... until she had the whole arn...arotiBd her neck! Scoldto Program mm a R.MM'W X V Li s When glistening pots and pans and the fragrant aroma of cooking only add to your discomfort, it is high time to visit yoar physician. Consti pation is aggravated by cathartics and patent medicine and is only corrected through diet and proper management by your physician. Our Prescription Service' is Our Best Service I W1TXETTS Corner Stale sjiCUbaty Capital DrSps Alberts Suffers Fatal Stroke on Steps of Church ' STT. ANGEL, March 28. Joe Alberta, S3, started out Friday morning in his usual manner . to atteatd tbe 8:15 o'clock mass at St. Mary's church but at the church steps he succumbed to a, stroke aad died before be could be brought home. He walked the abort distance from his home to the church in the company of a friend who said that tbe storm and raia they were battling left Mr. Alberts quite exhausted and ou reach ing; the church he suddenly fell over, striking bis bead ou the steps. Several men rushed to his aid and be was quickly put In ear and driten to his home but died on tbe way. Funeral services have been tentatively set for 8 o'clock Monday morning, pending the arrival of relatives who live at a distance. - Mr. Alberta leaves his wid ow, Mrs. Mary Alberts of Mt. Angel, s son, Joseph Alberts of Portland, and fonr daugh ters, Mary and Frances of Port land, Anna of Los Angeles and Sister Rosaria of the Sacred Heart hospital at Med ford. Employment Gain Seen For Oregon SAN FRANCISCO, March 28.- (P)-Employment increased moder ately in Oregon industries during February, but the gain over Jan- nary was not as much as usually takes place. The Federal Reserve bank of San Francisco, in noting its sur vey showed a gain to 74 per cent cf the 1923-25 average, from 73. said employment was higher than in recent years in the lumber in dustry. The seasonally adjusted index of employment stood at S6. com pared with 88 in January and 77 In February last year. The adjust ed payroll index was 75. compar ed with 82 in January and 2 a year. ago. Doors Open 12:45 Continuous Show! - f 4 . si I ' . r. v - - Cafoic -v- r ' .tic paramo-' Phone 3118