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MEDFORD MADT, TRIBUNE. MF.DFORL), OREGON, SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 1935. PAGE FIVE Loretta Youngt and John Boles in "White Parade" HIGH SCHOOL TO STAGE OPERETTA FEBRUARY 26-27 1)1 wV i MY. ffe -yym J l & - i . 2! -.t ' V--V4j .v-4 v a X ? r , a x; IJ.Mi I 5aV r'JW, . r rx'fi& g w A fTBW m' I mmMjMM Praised as one of the outstanding screen productions in recent years, "The White Parade," co-starring Lo re tta young and John Boles, starts a three-day run at the CrAerlan theatre today. Presenting the human -Interest ele ments in the lives of girls who un dergo three years of intensive train ing fgr lifelong careers as nurses. "The White Parade" lifts the veil surrounding their training school days their all-too-short hours for romance and the drama and adven ture which fill their lives. Racketeer Comedy at Rialto Warner Baxter I ,','4 Comedy with a bang and the last laugh on America's racketeers are packed into "The G&f Bride," co starring Carole Lombard and Ches ter Morris at the Rialto theatre to day. Originally written for the Satur day Evening Post by Charles Francis Coe under the. title of "Repeal," the film play shows Carole Lombard as the luscious blonde who Is Just a bit too clever for the self-stylod "super-big-shots" of gangsterdom. Discov ering "thar's gold In thAn thar eang aters," the blonde' digger startW her career in earnest, first choosing Nat Pendleton, chief of the rackets, as her victim. After fleecing him of his Ill-gotten gains, she turns her atten tion to the other members of - the gang, resulting In highly hilarious situations as she goes her little way chiseling each "big-shot" from his wealth. It Is when she falls in love with Morris, who doesn't happen to have a bankroll, that she finds com plications have arisen, that lead to a riotous climax. Zasu Pitts, Leo Carlllo, Sam Hardy and several other screen favorites are Included In the -cast. . "Gay Divorcee" at Studio Today Elaborate new spectadjs of beauty. rh3thm and romance feature the screen's big musical comedy, "The Gay Divorcee," which co-stars Ginger Rogers and Fred Astalre features music by five noted melody makers, and develops a Joyous plot that tick led New York for 288 performances, 1 and London for six months. E OKLAHOMA TRIAL TULSA. Okla. Jan. 25 (AP) Judge Thurman Hurst today granted a defense application for a change of venue, transferring to Pawnee the trial of Phil Kennamer on charges of murdering John Gorrell, Jr. Judge Hurst will hear the case, probably beginning on February J8. Defense attorneys contended in a day long hearing that the 19-year-old son of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer could not obtain a fair trial In Tulsa because of publicity growing out of the case. It has keen a principal topic here since Kenna mer killed Gorrell, a friend, last Thanksgiving night. Young Kennamer salf! he killed Ocrrell when they broke over Oor rell's alirvred plan to extort 20.000 from H. F. Wilcox, oil millionaire Launch Drive To Increase Use Of Matte in States to Mf. Alfred Dent, vice-president of one of New York's largest banks. Chemical Bank and Trust company, who passed through this port yes terday en route to Buenos Aires on the steamer "Western Prince." Mr. Dent Informed the representative of the United Press that the publicity campaign which is presenting matte In the United States is being further increased, to stimulate still more the Interest which is rapidly growing in tnis important product. Mr. Dent emphasized the fact that the Canada Dry company, one or the largest manufacturers and distrib utors of ginger ale on the American continent, after many years of ex perience in the preparation of popu lar drinks, has Just devp'.oped a new Matte drink called "Vigo Matte," which will be manufactured In. suf ficient quantities for general distri bution. This new "Vigo Matte" is an effervescent drink with excellent tonic qualities, with the delicious taste and aroma of matte. The Can ada Dry company expects to develop the use of its -Vigo Matte" union- those who appreciate the finest in cold drinks, at itcda fountains, etc.. as well as In homes throughout the United States. Warner Baxter heads the strong cast which brings A. 3. Cronin's best seller novel, "Grand Canary." to the screen of the Roxy theatre today. Baxter portrays the role of the eminent young doctor and scientist who Is the principal character In the magnificent love story and the grip ping drama of regeneration. IE SALE OPENED Fi ONE-ACT PLAYS THROUGHOUT Jackson county's annual one-act play contest, under general super vision of the home demonstration agent, 'Mabel C Mack, is getting under way. Sale of tickets In Med- ford vicinity begins Monday morn ing. Harry Ward has charge of the sale and Is to be aided by Mrs. Ethel Hcckersmtth. Phoenix: Henry Conger. Jacksonville; Alma Chrlstensen. Grif fin Creek; Arnold Bohnert, Central Point; Mrs. Fred Sanders. OnK Grove and Mrs. Elsie Hoover, Roxy Ann. The county this year has been di vided Into three districts having two communities In each. The schedule follows: District I Jan. 30. Phoenix. "The Valient." Katherlne Denzer. director; Jan. 31 . Griffin Creek. "Corn Fed Babies." Mrs. Ruth Hood, director. District II Jan. 28. Central Point, "Nancy Orr's Day." Mra. Edith Boh nert. director; Feb. a. Talent, "King Row," Elton Petri, director. District III January 26. Eagle Point. "Brea'd," Mrs. Lula Taylor, di rector; Feb. 2. Rogue River, "Old Set tiers' Picnic," Mrs. Effle Blrdsej'e director. The whining play of each district will be presented on the night of the grand finals, to be held in the senior high school auditorium in Medford. February 4. The winners here will be sent to Corvallis. where they will compete in the state-wide contest. In years past a great deal of en thusiasm has been shown toward these one-act plays and interest Is not lacking this year. Jackson county has always been well represented in the state finals. In 1933 the Phoenix Grange took first place with their play, "The Neighbors," and last year Bellvlew Grange revived secondary honors witn tneir comeoy, ine uear Departed." Member of the boys' and girls' glee clubs have been hard at work, both morning and afternoon, all during the short bet ween -semester vacation the past week in preparation for their presentation, February 26 and 27. of the operetta, "Chimes of Normandy." The production is directed by Mrs. Esther Church Leake, supervisor of the glee clubs at Medford high school. assisted by Ralph Burgess. The setting for this year's musical production, in contrast with the Jap anese setting of that of last year, Is laid in a small Norman village In France. In the 16th century. Scenery for the stage Is being constructed oy Lei and Mentzer, teacher of manual arts, and painted by Mra. Alice Eng lish, art teacher under the SERA program. "While the 'Chimes of Normandy.' by Planquette, la probably not quite aa well known as Gilbert and Sulli van's 'Mikado last year's operetta, the music is fully as interesting," says Mrs. Leake. "Some of the musical numbers, especially 'The Legend ol the Bells' and "Look at This, Look at That' arfl very widely known." The twelve-piece high school or chestra, directed by F. Wilson Walt, will furnish the Instrumental ac companiment for ttie musical pro duction. Others assisting in the prep aration of the cast are Miss Carln Degcrmark. who coaches the dance numbers; Miss Maurtne Carroll, who handles the costuming; and Rex Rob inson, who aids in coaching the dia logue. All leading roles are temporarily double-cast, with two people work ing on each part. Final decision as to which of the two will play the role when the operetta is presented will be announced by Mrs. Leake later. Leading roles are those of Henri, long-lost Marquis of Cornevllle; Ger malne. the village foundling and ward of Gaspard. the mtser; Gas pard htmseir; Serpolette. the good-for-nothing; the Bail)), village offi cial and fiance of Germalne; and Jean Grenlchaux, a fisherman. SCOUT EXECUTIVE? The annual dinner of local Boy Scout executives will be held this (Sunday) afternoon at 6:30 at the Hotel Medford, It was announced Sat urday. Regional Executive Edward L. Cur. tlss will be present from 8pokan nnd will review his recent trip to New York to lnervlew scouting executive In regard to the Jamboree to be held In Washington. D. c, In August, and other matters of Interest. Local scouting officials who will be present are Larry Schade, councl; president, who will act as toastmas ter; Executive A. O. Sodcrberg ol Medford, and 40 executives including those from Siskiyou county, Califor nia: Ashland, Grants Pass. Medford. Jacksonville, Eagle Point and Oold Hill. Election of officers for the coming year will be held, and reports heard from the troop commute chairmen district committee chairmen, scout masters and the executive board. Old Scout Passes SHAMOKIN, Pa., Jan. 26. (AP) One of the last of the grizzled old tutors of "Buffalo Bllr'Cody Jim Baskln has followed his pupil Into history's pages. Falling Tree Kills JEFFERSON, Ore., Jan. 20. (AP) Poul Harris, 45, was almost In stantly killed about 11 o'clock this morning when struck on the head by a limb while felling a tree on his farm southwest of here. He Is sur vived by his widow and three chil dren. Meat Factory Starts VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 26. (AP) Actual construction work on a (350,000 malting plant which will supply Pacific northwest brewers will get under way next week. The plant will be completed within 00 days. To get rid of your temper always keep It. Lost time Is never found. fV I Art U&lrdr&xerx I I 41 S. Central Prior 363 the house that beauty built SANTOS. Brazil. Jan. 56 (UP) The tmp!in at prwn'golng on In the United States In the Interest of Seveloplr.s the ue of mstte. Is pro rsedln fnvorsblv. 5ho"lng excellent propert fT lrtrprcad aflnptl-n or th! c.t?r.vM c-.r:i AmTi-Mn P' ouct itn;n a snort t.me, sccoidn Ore andBullior Purchased I ItfiH by StH of raiJorato r,.A,y ) WILD BERG BROS. 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