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Three The Caoital Joomat, Salem; Oregon r'urday, February 7, 1942 Dean Collins Club Speaker Card Play Scheduled Gervais The community "500" club will meet Monday evening in the high school auditorium with a no-hast supper served at 7 o'clock and tables in charge of Mrs. B. J. J. Miller, Mrs.

Lucas and Mrs. Ruby Miller. Cards will be played following the supper. Clocks to Change 2 a. m.

Monday Dean Collins, author, lecturer and present member of the Oregon Journal editorial staff, will be the Mark Skinner Dies in Portland Marie H. Skinner, state superintendent of banks from 1935 to 1939, died Friday In Good Samaritan hospital. He was 70 years old. Mr. Skinner had been 111 two months.

Mr. Skinner was a native of Michigan. He came to Portland in 1921 from St. Paul, where ho was a vice president of the First National bank. Mr.

Skinner served as vice president of the Northwestern National bank In Portland until 1929. Thereafter he was with, the Federal Housing commission until he became state superintendent of banks. ERSKINE JOHNSON'S HOLLYWOOD EXCLUSIVELY YOURS: Will Dolores I become Mrs. Orson Welles before 1 19 thp hnv U'nnripr pops tn Smith ItmanKi nt Meets the Stars WITH VIC BOESEN Portr Hall, who Is the Image of Mr. John Q.

Public even to the point of suggesting Mr. Public's qualities of lugubrious preoccupation with the harrnssments of taxes and such like, came by these things guest speaker at the February din-ner meeting of the Presbyterian Men's club, on Tuesday evening, February 10. A native of Polk county and former editor of the Polk County Observer, Mr. Col Portland. Feb.

7 (A1) Governor Charles A. Sprague said Friday that he would set 2 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Monday as the time I for Oregonians to change their clock from standard to war time. This time would conform with that fixed by the governors of Cal ifornia and "Washington, and the have they decided to be just friends? Hollywood unsuccessfully sought the answer to this question yesterday, with Miss Del Rio and Welles refusing to talk. Six months ago they announced they would wed immediately after her divorce from Cedric Gibbons became final.

Her year of waiting ended last Monday, with the final papers due to be signed and recorded within the next two weeks. But now, with Welles leaving alone for South America, Miss Del He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Martin A. Howard, Portland, and Mrs. Florence Irvine, Los Angeles; two sons, John Skinner, San Francisco, and Harry Skinner, San Jose, and a brother, Harry Skinner, Great Falls, Mont.

naturally. The stamp of environment is bound to leave its imprint, and and in his early days Hall was an average citizen In Cincinnati, bucking the humdrum trials and ISSKINl IOKNSON 3. ons has been on Uwm Colton Portland newspaper staffs almost continuously since 1911. He was one of the members of the "Ore-gonian Hoot Owl Classics," a popular radio program of a few yeans ago, and was author of. the 1928 Rose Festival Pageant: "Where Roils the He will speak on certain phases of the present war.

practice of states in other time zones. The governor said he will Issue a proclamation covering the change. The governor previously had Issued a proclamation making 11 p.m. Sunday the time for moving the clocks ahead. He will alter the time to 2 ajn.

Monday because of similar action In neighboring states. Mr. Skinner was with the Wll- lamette Iron Steel Co. In recent I months. The body Is at Holman Is I LuU chapel.

I Kio busy in turns and both declining comment, there may not be a wedding after all. Meanwhile, RKO executives are raving about Miss Del Rio's first scenes in "Journeys Into Fear," and it looks like the Spanish actress, long absent from the screen, is beginning an important celluloid year. mm Trying to outahout the customers at the Florentine Gardens the other night, N. T. G.

cracked: "There seems to be a master of ceremonies at every table tonight." Laird Cregar, the Man Mountain of the screen, is on another diet, losing close to IS pounds a month. He weighed 860 pounds two years ago, is now doivn to SSO and hopes to get below the 200 mark. For his role In "Gentlemen Misbehave" at Columbia, Ronald Colman wears a beard. Before the picture started Director George Stevens tested Colman in six different types, finally settling on a short Van Dyke. One of the beards practically covered Colman's fnce and was promptly discarded.

"We're paying Colman 5150,000 for the picture," the studio ruled, "and we want him to look like Ronald Colman" After 16 years of marriage, Cliff Nazarro, the double-talking comic, and his wife are going to adopt a baby Abbott and Costello's forthcoming Universal mystery. "Who Done It," has been given agTgK5ir5) II starts today! Hill I III 1 1 1 llll II I I llllli IIWIWll iiiMiiiiiiiiMMMMBMBMMMMIBBBBMMHWMMMiaiMMIIIMIIII I II f'- Story Might I sf tV flifi Shock Most Men 'i tdilM but I Slmi" I Every Woman I WiU Understand irritations of vie bohin average living. He had taken a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Cincinnati, and then there was the eternal question of how best to reconcile his talents and inclinations with what circumstances offered, always notoriously limited. He had thought he wanted to be a lawyer, because there was drama in the courtroom, but he gave up this notion when his father pointed out that very little of a lawyer's work lies before the bar. So he tried various other things.

He worked as weigh-master in a rolling mill. He sold soap. Ho sold yeast, in this last working up to one of the top sales jobs, which Is notable, for a good salesman must be an extrovert, according to the psychologists, and Hall certainly was no extrovert. Else he wouldn't have been studying acting by night at Cincinnati's Little Theater. The theater looked far belter than selling yeast, or selling anything for that matter, and when there came a chance to hook on to a passing show, Hall did so.

Later, after a stern apprenticeship playing the tank town circuit, he joined up with the Robert Mantell repertoire company and in time graduated to Broadway where he played in a score of successes, including such famous productions as "The Great Gats-by" and "As Thousands Cheer." The thing that is at once the secret of his realistic performances and the curse of his happiness is his perfectionism. Nothing short of perfection will do; and yet it is written that perfection shall remain forever alien to human grasp. So one must content himself In superiority by comparison, and on two occasions, once on the New York stage and once in Hollywood, Hall was so unequivocally outstanding that even the critics said so. The New Yorkers voted his performance in "Night Hostess" the best of the year, and his characterization in "The Plainsman" was named tops of that year by the Screen Actors' Guild. When Hall isn't before the camera, he can be found in his Beverly Hills home, very likely shut off in the little redwood-paneled study that he and Mrs.

Hall built with their own hands, engrossed in the labors of a play tie Is writing. And he'll bo looking like John Q. Public. Recently signed by RKO-Radio, Barbara Moffett is an expert rider, dancer, actress, and mighty easy on the eyes. a timely espionage angle Madeleine Carroll was among those turned down as a prospective blood donor for Los Angeles' new blood bank.

Too anemic. Every time he needs Sklnnay Ennls for a scene In "Sleepvtlme Gal," Director Al Rogell calls for "The Thin Man's Shadow's Shadow." Asked in a routine studio questionnaire, "What is the hardest part of your job Ann Rutherford, who may wed David May any day, replied, "Convincing people I'm grown up." Arline Judge is still carrying a torch for first husband, Wesley Rugglcs Lucille Ball has been suspended by RKO "on a strictly friendly basis" Harold Huber has dropped plans for a radio show built around his impersonation of a Japanese houseboy Charlie MacArthur is writing a new play which! will be a starring vehicle for his wife, Helen Hayes Walter Pidgeon goes to the desert as soon as he completes work In "Mrs. Miniver" at MGM to shake a series of bad colds William Wellman, the World War ace, will direct "Thunder-birds," Fox's sequel to a "Yank in the R.A.F." One of Jack Benny's gag writers, Hickey Marks, and Ann Corcoran, a Warner stock girl, think it's Spring. Add sights: He-men Albert Dckker and Marc Lawrence wearing berets for scenes In Republic's "Yokel Boy." Rosemary Lane Is turning down all Hollywood movie offers, preferring to remain in New York for the duration of her hit play. Sister Priscilla will visit her there when she completes work in "Saboteur." John Carradine, who is temporarily quitting the films, will make his debut as a Shakespearean actor on Broadway in "King Lear" Joe Cotton is being tested for the minister role in David O.

Selznick's film version of "The Keys of the Kingdom" Gail Patrick and Army Col. Joseph Batley have discovered each other Richard Arlen is on a weight losing campaign. Studio orders for his role in "Wildcat" Universal has taken an option on the screen rights to Olsen and Johnson's latest Broadway hit, "Sons o' Fun" Warners are paging Veloz and Yolanda for a series of technicolor shorts Add quickie definitions: Lights, camera, auction. KEN MORGAN'S ATTENTION MOVIE FANS The untimely death of Carole Lombard brings us a flood of requests for her photograph to be kept as a permanent souvenir. To fill this request we have or-ranged for a photograph to be sent to all readers of Hollywood Today, Simply write to Hollywood Today, Crossroads of the World, Hollywood California, enclosing 5c for handling and mailing, and YOU MUST MENTION THIS NEWSPAPER.

JOE FISHER'S Reviews of Previews The first picture on this week's preview list is Columbia Studio's "THE LADY IS WILLING," starring Mnrlene Dietrich and Fred Mac-Murray, supported by a well-picked cast. It's an. amusing, sophisticated, light comedy dealing with the problems of a Broadway star's adoption of a baby, and true to form the baby, an exceedingly cute little thing named David HOLLYWOOD KEYHOLF It Is no cinch for a Hollywood actress to break from the cheaper pictures Into the classification. But recognition for Lynn Bari is about to be realized at 20th Ceutury-Fox Studios. She has been cast in the lead opposite Henry Fonda and Don Ameche in "The Magnificent Jerk." She recently finished in "Secret Agent In Japan," but the graduation came through insistence of fans who demanded a better break.

Now It remains for the studio to discover another of Miss Bari's talents she singsl A famous vocal coach, Al Sicgel, told us that Lynn IjQ KIN morgan Bari could have made the opera with ease had she buckled down and studied. Who could be better qualified to speak the foreword of the filmizalion of "Eagle Squadron" than Quentin Reynolds, who was in England at the time of the Inception of the famous squadron of American flyers, eager to get at the Naris long before we entered the war? Well, no one so Walter WanRer signed the famous war correspondent for the chore. You will remember Reynolds as the man who did the commentation behind the action In the English picture, "London Can Take It." So far Robert Stack and Diana Barrymore have the leads. Understand that the studio is having trouble finding correct types for the pilots among the extra ranks the draft and enlistments have taken a heavy toll. Jack Carson, Marie Wilson and Bill Orr went up to March Field the other day to entertain the Army flyers.

To their surprise and joy they found one of their old pals, Peter Ashley, one of the recruits. Ashley was being groomed for stardom at Warners when the draft grabbed him. He joined the air force. And it turned Into a big day for him. Being his birthday, the trio of stars tossed a big dinner for the lad in the officers' mess.

THE GOOD RUMOR MAN: Lana Turner and Tommy Dorscy are thataway and don't sell the romance short band business keeps on the run away from Hollywood, but Lana's proud of the ring on the third finger, left hand Lee Bowman Is around town on crutches since the ski fall latest to go for the sport is Ann Sothern Richard Barthelmess' lovely daughter, Mary Hay, now on Broadway, finds Bob Anderson, Beverly Hills socialite, at the hotel when she finishes her daily stint the lad Is over-staying his New York vacation Artist Peter Fair-child says: "Since Ciro's is closed, the club Is being picketed by two Sables!" Since Ann Sheridan and George Brent wer married, their respective dogs haven't stopped fighting Look for the doves of peace over the Universal-Deanna Durbin squabble Linda Darnell has Instituted a novel pastime at home for every good grade garnered at school by her little brother and sister, she gives them a defense stamp The Don Barrys (Peggv Stewart) have pfflt! June Havoc should write a book, "Havoc In Hollywood" Fay Bainter has been elected president of the "Jive Bombers" a group of young screen players who gather at her house for "jam" sessions Look for wedding bells soon for Phyllis Ruth and Dick "Lucky Guy" Denning Virginia O'Brien Is out of the hospital after a throat ailment cure Diminutive comic Jerry Bergen had to turn down his pal, Bing Crosby, who wanted him In his next picture Jerry will do a stint in "Tales of Manhattan" request of W. C. Fields Cute Couple: Joan Leslie and Rand Brooks Margaret Lindsay and Burgess Meredith like Dick Winslow music at the Bar of Music and. Incidentally, each other Carole Landis has forsaken the nightclubs for volunteer work her new evening wardrobe consists of a collection of uniforms of practically every group In Hollywood "Some nights, ht says, "I have to carry them In a specially-built wardrobe tn car and change sometimes three times a night." Arline Judge, Fred MacMurray, David James and Marlene Dietrich in a scene from "The Lady Is Willing." Jones, Just about steals every scene In which he appears. Miss Dietrich, stunningly gowned by Irene, gives a warm performance and ace cameraman Ted Tetzlaff never used his camera to better purpose in catching this glamorous actress's charm.

Mac-Murray, in the role of a baby doctor who marries the slar to make the adoption legal, meanwhile gets himself caught in the middle when his ex-wife, deftly played by Arline Judge, catches up with him. All Dietrich fans will thoroughly enjoy "THE LADY IS WILLING," as will all those who like light comedy exceptionally well played. MGM's "SALUTE TO COURAGE" is a strong brimful of action anti-Nazi film with the versatile Conrad Veldt in a dual role which offers this fine actor an opportunity to deliver one of the standout performances of his career. The story rings true In every fibre as we see a naturalized German brother learn that his twin, a saboteur In the German consulate, has planned his murder because of his refusal to join the German sabotage crew. How the German-American brother turns the tables and kills his twin and then replaces him on the consulate staff, where of course he works to undo the dirty work, makes for a fascinating picture which new MGM director Jules Dassin has kept keyed on suspense and timed to perfection.

"SALUTE TO COURAGE" is excellent drama with a theme that should be of interest to all movie-goers. In "BORN TO SING," MGM has a kid musical that really rings the bell, as it is one of those sort of pictures that, lacking big names with their strong box-office appeal, will benefit from the word-of-mouth advertising that youngsters all over America will give it. Headed by Virginia H'eldler, Ray McDonald, Leo Gorcey and Larry Nunn, the expertly picked cast romp through the film with never a letdown. It's the old story of kids who must act or else, and how they finally succeed in assembling their show and presenting It and secure the favorable opinions of the critics who really count, adds up to swell entertainment that most everyone will enjoy. For little Virginia Weidler the role Is a natural.

Too long has this talented youngster been given small roles. She clicks beautifully, and reveals a hitherto unknown singing voice. Ray McDonald shows real talent as a dancer and the boy should find his place in Hollywood. Young and old, don't miss "BORN TO SING" for It's Just the tort el picture the doctor ordered. wJ Ti' ill 1 1 STARTS SK('ONI) lilG FEATURE Tomor "TW0 IN A TAXI "nM I Anita Louise Russell Hnyrtcn I LAST Wm.

Powell Mvrna Ty in II Frances Langford 'l ffl MAN" "All-Americon Busy as a bee these days is Arleen Whelan, working in a 20th Century-Fox job called "Sundown Jim,".