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PAGE SEVEN I - Outstanding Pictures Booked For Medford Theatres Throughout Week SPANISH REBELS REPORT VICTORY "Birth Of A Baby" Film Coming "The -Texans' Here Thursday Jackie Cooper In Rialto Drama UNION PEACE AID E 14. MEDF0T5D MATT, TRTBTJNT:, MEDFOUD, OREO OX. SUNDAY. AUGUST 21. 1938 f sj . BEKDATE, France at the Spanish frontier), Aug. 30. (ff) Spanish In surgent dispatches said 'today that 6,000 government militiamen were captured and additional thousands killed as Generalissimo . Francisco Franco opened what apparently was a carefully planned general offensive. The Insurgents attacked in force on the Ebro river front, south of Gan deela, where they reported the first Una of government trenches In the Fandos mountains had been occu pied and the second line was being attacked today. Bulletins from Barcelona said, how aver, the government lines had held against the assault and had not lost an Inch. Observers believed Franco had giv en orders to his field commanders to wipe out the government's Ebro sal lent this week-end so a combined campaign against Barcelona and Val encia could start from consolidated positions. 4 if x2- OUT OF: REVENGE BAN J08B, Calif., Aug. 20. Dynamiting of a bank at nearby Mountain View was attributed by Sheriff George W. Lyle today to four years of increasing resentment by Lorenzo Cerruti over a mortgage fore closure. Lyle said Ceruttl, 60-year-old Mll pltas ranch worker, admitted he dis charged ten sticks of dynamite agauvt the aide door of the Bank of American branch early yesterday. The blast caused damage estimated at $3, 000 by bank- officials. Wilbur Camp, bank manager, said the hank foreclosed four years ago on Cerrutl's two houses and three acres of land at Mountain View. Cerruti was quoted by Sheriff Lyle a saying: "I just couldn't stop thinking about it. My wife died af ter we lost our place and all our sav ings were wiped out and ever since I've had a lump in my stomach." I I l'wriT -, :i: - urn1 m m mmmaMMw m,r-mmmmam Aa the prospective parents of a baby, Eleanor King and William Post, Jr. are shown as husband and wife In the stirring drama of live and love, "The Birth of a Baby' com ing to the Craterlan theatre tomor row for a three day engagement. Presented by the American Com mittee on Maternal Welfare, Inc., "The Birth of a Baby" has been highly praised not only by private citizens and welfare workers, but also by the leading obstetricians, gynecologists, medical societies, hos pital chiefs and the TJ. S. public health service. Made with the basic Idea of being entirely above reproach from the physician's viewpoint, the picture was filmed with the technical supervision of a committee of gyne cologists and obstetricians. The dramatic high spot of the picture la, of course, the actual birth of a child. However, the entire pic- tui. beginning with the wife's first indication of pregnancy to the final delivery of her child, has been dra matically and feelingly told digni fied through the absence of any aug gestiveness that might otherwise have spoilt one of the most moving stories that has ever been brought to the screen. In Roxy Role WUI.IIUlf.HU I PEST AT NORMAL WASHINGTON, Aug. 30. UP) Al though farmers In several sections of the Pacific northwest reported trou blesome Insect infestations this year, agriculture department officials said today conditions were "about nor mal .' Aside from occasional outbreaks of Mormon crickets in Idaho and Utah and western Oregon and the codling sioth and pea aphid In the fruit and vegetable districts of Washington and Oregon the pest problem was "pret ty much solved" In the Pacific north west, they said. Fish Lands Fisherman BUTTE, Mont. (AP) Relaxing after fishing the Big Hole near Butte for several minutes without a bite, Mrs. Patsy Holland was standing carelessly near the shore when a nine-pound rainbow trout suddenly grabbed the hook. She was jerked Into the water before she could re cover her balance. With the help of companions she landed the rainbow to 80 minutes. Closing time for Too Late to Clas sify Ada la 1:30 p. m. Deanna Durbln, who has sung her way into the hearts of all the world, adds "Mad About Music" playing at the Roxy theatre today and tomor row only to her string of hits. With Deanna in the new song fest are such favorlfe stars as Her bert -Marshall, Gall Patrick, Arthur Treacher, Franklin Pangborn and the Cappy Barra Harmonica Ensemble W lk -----' !ivl ' starting I J$) fy TOMORROW I tJi For 3 Days! fm i'l HI yh ,-J) hTv;M 1 7 v it ItLf tt 1 wR'"'ma...TMi ' fi rVi Vf ottowoto abast'imast r ' 1 1 viva !'0,u " IS B0I"' ' all the cold terrors that characterize the worst penal Institutions. Housed Inadequately, she works at back breaking labor 12 and 14 hours i day for the profit of greedy and cor rupt officials. It Is when the Inmates rebel and stage a "get-away" that the real tor ture and action of the amazing film starts and It la then when Miss Ross realizes that aha la In love with the wrong man. Howard. In the role of the prison doctor, brings new hopes and love to life of the mistreated lrl. Other prominent In the cast are J. Carrol Naish. Porter Hall, Anna Q. Nllsson and Esther Dale. "Beloved Brat," the story of a wilful, spoiled, pestiferous little brat played by none other than Bonlta Granville, plays as the companion feature with the prison picture at the Rialto today and tomorrow, Dolores Costello plays the role of a kind-hearted teacher who tries to conquer the misdeeda of Miss Gran ville. Donald Crisp, Natalie Moorhead and Donald Brlggs have supporting roles with Bonlta and Miss Costello. w if I fa 1 -9-Wd A ifeij 7a Joan Bennett and Randolph Scott are starred In "The Texans," the thundering epic of the winning of the great southwest, which comes to the Craterlan theatre Thursday. A stirring era In' the history of the country,- "The Texans" Is the story of the old Chlsolm Trail, the great cattle drive from the ranches of Texas to the atock markets of Kan sas. Included In the mighty casts are such notables aa May Robson, Walter Brennan, Robert Cummlnga, Ray mond Hntton, Robert Barrat, Harvey Stephens and Francis Ford. Facts, Figures Given On Paving Bond Issue On Wednesday, August 31, the citl-l mi of Medford will go to the poll? at a special election to vote upon a bond Issue which, coupled with n contemplated PWA grant, will pro vide funds for the complete recon struction of paved streets. To make clear what is proposed the following Interview was granted by Mayor C. C. Furnas: Q. What Is the amount of the pro posed bond Issue? A. A maximum amount of $7,500. Q. What Is the amount of the expected PWA grant? A. 45 percent of the total cost of the project or about 95B.500. Q. Does the PWA grant have to be repaid by the city? A. No. It Is an outright grant. Q. What happens If the PWA grant Is not approved? A. All bets are off. There will bo no bond Issue and the city will 'continue Its present street recon struction program with funds raised by the present speclnl tax levy of two mills a year for the next four years. q. How much does the two-mill Jackie Cooper and Fay Balnter have two of the leads In "White Banners," adapted from the Lloyd C. Douglas ("Magnificent Obsession") best-seller, which opens a three day run at the Rialto theatre Tuosday. A ten der, human drama of a typical Amer ican family discouraged by the de pression, "White Banners" also In cludes In the cast Claude Rains, Bon lta Granville, J. Farrell McDonald Henry O'Neill and Kay Johnson. "Fast Company, co-starring Mclvyn Douglas and Florence Rice, will play aa the companion feature with "White Banners." levy yield? A. At present about 916.000 annu ally or about $64,000 In the next four years. Q. If the bond issue Is approved and the PWA grant is allowed, would the present four-year reconstruction program be cancelled? A. Yea. Q. Then, in effect, approval of the bond Issue would simply mean con tinuance of the two-mill levy for one additional year? I A. Yes. And all the paved streets would be constructed at once before they had deteriorated any further. Q. Is the city receiving any federal aid under the present reconstruction program? A. No. Q. What made it desirable to change ts--pieent program? A, It recently became possible to procure PWA grant for such projects. By changing the program to recon struct the streets at once, the city was placed In line for a substantial grant of 45 percent of the total cost, this being a direct saving to the city Other economies are foreseen by re constructing the streets now before they deteriorate further and thus add to the ultimate cost of reconstruc tion. Q. How wilt the proposed bond issue be paid? A. Through a tax levy substan tially In the same manner as now. Q. How long will It take to liqui date the bond Issue? A. Five years. Q. It any other financial aid fore seen? A. Yes. The council believes that In the near future part of the state gasoline tax might be refunded to the cities. Q. If this la done, how will the money be used? A. In liquidating the bond Issue. Q. Would this tend to reduce the special tax levy? A. Yes. Q. Is the revised reconstruction program generally considered desir able? A. Yes. It will save the city a substantial sum of money and at the same time provide safe, smooth streets without further delay. Q. Can any work be done on thin reconstruction program this fall and winter? A. Yes. Tree roots have raised the curbs In many places causing ob struction of the gutter drainage and they must be replaced. This wor and preparation of the road base can be done this fall and winter which will help employment to some extent. Of course the actual surfacing must be done in the hot dry months next summer. Entire HOSIERY stock REDUCED Ethel wyn B. Hoffmann Closing time for 3roo Late to Clas sify Ads is 1:30 p. m. PORTLAND, Aug. 30. (AP) -Lumber began to flow out of Portland' harbor today aa the A.FI. and CJ.O. continued a truce over production and handling of timber. The Oakmar loaded 500.000 feet yesterday and the Whitney Olson and Barbara C were scheduled to load 1,600.000 feet over the week-end. Tied up for a month by the refusal of CI O. longshoremen to paaa a CJ.O. picket line posted around toad of AJ.L. lumber from the West Oregon mill, the steamer W. R. Chamberlln, Jr., salted south this week with 3.500.000 feet, the first timber to be moved from the mill In weeks. The two unions agreed to a true after the N.L.RB. agreed to investi gate claims as - to the bargalnlnf agent for the mill's employes. Tha C.I.O. was designed some time affO by the N.L.R.B. as agent but tha A.F.L. obtained a contract from tha milt after showing a majority oi workers. Special Attraction! ONE NIGHT ONLY I THURS. AUG. 25 PINE CONE See and Hear Ernie Fields And HLv 16-Plece Dixie Orchestra Cover charge 50c each NOW PLAYING Clff Goddard and hit Reno Racketeer! Shirley Ross Star of Dramatic Story Screened at Rialto A story of a young girl's harrowing sacrifice for a man unworthy of her love Is set against the startling back ground of a brutal and corrupt penat Institution In "Prison Farm," which heads the double bill opening a two- ' day run at the Rialto theatre today, j With Lloyd Nolan, Shirley Ross j and John Howard heading the cast , of favorites. "Prison Farm" tells of t a girl, played by Miss Ross, whose ! love for her sweetheart. Nolan. Is sc ! strong that she gives up her home. ; her Job and her friends to follow ; him. She even sticks by him when ! he receives a Jail sentence and ac- , companies him to a degraded and 1 brutal prison camp. I In the camp. Miss Ross undergoes ri!'fo)fo)r plays at I ftr f i-.oa - 4:40 9 1 II V 8:25 - lo:s.t HI I I 1 If RAILROADED TO A LIVING HELL! Framed into Purgatory with half -crazed men, outcast women . . . and all because the man she loved was too yellow to tell the truth 1 TODAY and MONDAY with a cast of hundreds headed by LLOYD NOLAN SHIRLEY ROSS JOHN HOWARD J. CARROL NAISH PORTER HALL You'll want to love her . . you'll want to choke herl Here's a treat for tho whole family ... I with BONITA GRANVILLE DOLORES COSTELLO DONALD CRISP "BF.LOVED BKAT" at S:4fl 7:25 0;M Jim1 ' "V & H 'Jlllimj i$SB rMWt3 'CEBHlB'iilMffl i 'MjSBmi CffiS"" iHH? l s ULUKIA UlUlVdUN 1 'Ann GLORIA MELVILLE COOPER MABEL TODD FRITZ FELD and Glorious, Gold-diggin' Gimme Gals flhnwt 1:4.1-:1A ?:00-9.0 Mat, . . . Me Evn . . 35 Klrtillr, . IIW KhOH Tnday 1 :4 S:90 V(K! 0:IS Mat. ... Site En . 4ltr
