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Modesto News-Herald from Modesto, California • Page 6

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FAOC SIX- MSI, OF BAD BABIES ARRESIEDAILA. Unsuspecting Patrons Applaud As Officers Rush On Stage At Final Curtain IXDS ANGELAS, Aug. 29. Ten persons connected with the presentation of Bad Babies at a local theater were out on bail today, following their arrest at the final curtain last night They were charged with staging an "indecent ind lewd exhibition." Unsuspecting patrons of (how, who witnessed the rush of Jletectives from the audience to the stage, applauded the action, believ- Jig it to be a clever finale. Eight players, the stage manager and author, were taken in thej patrol wagon to the police statics Miere they gained release on 5500 tall each.

i Those taken Into custody were (Wjss Jobyna Ralston, Arthur Rankin, Marvin Williams, Marjorie Montgomery, Norman peek, Jlilinor Siynn, Annette Westbay, Dario Swindell, ali performers; Frank Jennings, a manager, and George Scarborough, author. Lloyd Nix, city prosecutor who ordered the arrests, said that he receives. many. against the show which was billed as "comedy drama of modern life." The play was built around the Intrigues of a group of high school boys and girls, and the complications which resulted when a society woman fell in love with one of the boys. The show will be suspended pending the outcome of a hearing to- How Giant Dam Will Look Hero's the Boulder Dam site on the Colorado Biver, ta it looks to-day--nnd as it will look after an army of workers and U.

S. engineers have completed their task eight years hence. Tho lower picture was prepared from the engineers' pious. Turner Delays Hop To Cleveland Races LOS ANGELES, Aug. Roscoe Turner, scheduled to have hopped off for Cleveland to-day for a non-stop (light in connection with the national air was forced to postpone his departure for 24 hours at least because overhauling of his plane was not completed.

Turner is having gasoline tanks built into the wings of his racer. He hoped to be able to take off early to-morrow with John Woods of Warsau, and Henry J. Cleveland mall pilot, other entrants in the race. Lee Schoenhair of Los Angeles, so far has been the only race competitor to get away to Cleveland. He made the flight in 13 hours, 51 minutes, 10 8-10 seconds.

Conscience Check Mailed To Railroad' LOS ANGELES, Aug. 29. (IPi-- Thirty years ago a girl three days over the age limit rode over the old Oregon and California Railroad from FortlnTTl. Ore tn Angeles on a nail laro tjcket. Today the Southern Pacific, successor to the O.

is 115 richer. An aged man, who requested his name remain secret, said his conscience pained him because of the prevarication about his daughter's age. He said the girl now is an in the East, and. he wished to purchase ease of mind with a check. MODESTAN FINED Tom G.

Maloney of Modesto was fined by Judge E. E. Douglass of Manteca Wednesday aftef had pleaded guiltv to a charg reckless driving on the state high way near that city Tuesday. was arrested by C. F.

Brumbaugh state trafric officer. Fox Assumes Control Of 20 Theaters LO SANGELES, Aug. 20. -Pox West Coast Theaters assumed control of twenty theaters in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico, concluding the formation of a Rocky Mountain division of the Fox Theater holdings. Harold B.

Franklin, manager of the chain, who announced the purchases last night, left immediately for a tour of the new properties, situated in Cheyenne, Fort Collins Trinidad, Lovciand, Cannon City and La Junta, and Las Vegas and Los Cruccs, M. it is estimated that the total world divisions of forest areas amount to more than 000 acres. The total forest area of North America is Pair Charged With Camera Charged with petit theft, Carl Hoover and Paul Stonaker, both ol Modesto, were arrested by Police Captain E. B. Aririgton Wednesday nifrht and booked in countv jail.

They are alleged to have stolon camera from an automobile parked near the California Sail Room at Sixth and Streets. IRISHMAN WEDS INDIAN NEW YORK--Ono of tho oddest marriages ever made in this city of mixed races was the recent onb of Eloah Dawn, full-blooded Amcri- brawny son ol Erin. Misa Dawn i 30 and a writer. Sullivan Is 3' and is a salesman. Tho bride i (rom Montana and Sullivan from Massachusetts.

UNADULTERATED Pur.SSUNLAND^d.nodopc MODESTO Seventh and Streets Are Modesto Agents for 4.S.L Rainier Lager Rainier Malt Syrup Rainier Ginger Ale Rainier "Old German" Lager Orange Rainier Dry To get any of these products telephone Modesto 337-936 ZenqDare selected these colors The cupboard, decorated with Pmdre Blue Decorct Quick Drying 'Enamel, ha door fanils fainted with Black Decoret, trimmed with Orange. Table and chain, PouJre Blue Decoret trimmed, with. Orange; seats of the chairs, Black. Zena Dare, the Fuller expert on home 3ecoratiori, fias a folder (illustrated in color) fully describing this colorful breakfast room. Write us for it--it's free, Snd tune in on Zcna Dare's talks on color and home decoration--every Wednesday morning at 11:10, "Woman's Magazine of the Air," nerworfc; and KSL and KGIR.

These talks are interesting and entirely practical--they give you workable plans, tell what to list and how to use it. nearest store listed below will gladly gjve you complete information about Decorct, the Fuller household enamel that dries in four hours. 'MODESTO KZWS-HBBAtD, AUCTJST 80, W2S- Grand Jury Makes Request After Investigation Of Alleged Irregularities SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 29. UP) The county grand jury early to-day asked Dlst'lct Attorney Matthew A.

Brady to prosecute City Treasurer John H. Thieler for alleged irregularities in the latter's office. No formal indictment was returned against Thieler. In- addition to recommending the prosecution of Thieler, the ftrand jury requested that Mayor James Rolph, suspend the treasurer from office. Thieler Questioned Thieler appeared the grand jury last nicht at the request of Foreman L.

J. Bopkins. He was In the jury room an hour, but refused afterward to divulge what had talcen place. Six witnesses were subpoenaed, hut Qf these two were dismissed without questioning. They were Mrs.

Virginia Dorman, secretary to Thieler, and L. E. Denny, deputy treasurer since Thieler took office. The action of the grand jury followed a long series of charges nnd countercharges Involving Thieler and several of his co-workers in the treasurer's office. Thleier in turn charged his accusers with irregularities.

One of the charges against the city treasurer was that he had used $5850 of city funds with which to purchase a motorboat. Another was that he failed to explain certain cashiers' checks drawn against city funds, and loss of interest on city monies. Stanislaus Band To Play At Merced At Two-Day Rodeo The Stanislaus County Boys' Band will furnish the music for a two-day rodeo and roundup to be held at Merced September 14 and 15, Prof. Frank Mancini, leader of the young musicians, announced Thursday. Tne county boys' band has just completed a weeks concert performance at the San Joaquin County Fair and Horseshow at Stockton find expects to leave soon for Sacramento to play at the state fair.

Two other bands--Los Banos and Gustine--have been obtained to supply additional music at the Merced rodeo. A colorful roundup of the old- time type is planned, it was announced by Dr. E. R. Fountain, in charge.

MVB ROULBTTE GAME restaurant here has a game of roulette which is playtd with live dancers as 7awns. The floor is the table and while the orchestra plays a wheel is spun with 38 numbers on it. When the wheel stops the orchestra stops and the dancers on the lucky number win the prize. Escobar Fined $150 On Liquor Charge John Escobar, Salida rancae'- wis fined $130 by Judge B. Hawkins after pleading guilty to a charge of possession of liquor.

Escobars' trial on a charge of selling liquor was set for Septem- 12 a er had pleadcd Waitress Denies Theft OHiamond A ty plca to a of grand theft was entered in Superior Judge L. W. Fulkerth's court Wednesday afternoon by Leona Western, Modesto waitress. She is alleged to have stolen a diamond ring valued at $600 from the room of a Modesto lodging IrvRuthLTiirner Seven Traffic Law Violators Pay Fines Seven persons were fined by Judge B. C.

Hawkins after pleading guilty to various violations of the traffic laws. They are: Joe Carralho, Sallda, speeding, operators license suspended for ten days; Roy Applegate, Fresno, no registration certificate, Ralph A. Day, San Francisco, overloaded truck, $20; B. C. Wilhite, San Francisco, improper headliRhfg, Lloyd Sisler," Fresno, driviner on the side of the road, S5; M.

F. Day, San Francisco, overloaded truck, Charles Freedman, Modesto, speeding. $10. The fnnrlst industry la worth over 5200,000,000 to France every year. See the New DICTATOR '6' that owners are getting 18 miles to the gallon of gasoline.

Shelled Almond Prices Increased An increase of two cents a pound on shelled almonds and other almond products was announced Thursday by the Calif oriiia AJmond Growers Exchange. Tho increase affects the Blue Diamond Brand, dnd Includes blanched almonds, roasted almonds, sliced almonds, almond flakes and toppings. The commercial grade will sell at one cent less a pound than the Blue Diamond Brand, the announcement said. Teeth Extracted 'FREE! Wbea Plates or Brldcework Are Ordered Special lor 3 Weeks Onljr Painless Extractions SI 00 Small and Medium Amalcunu SI.00 Dr. W.W.Morris 039 Tenth Street Phone 1051 Corner Tenth and i Across from Rote) ilughson Evenings by Appointment Your tlieir Trust YY HEBE Brittany pushes its nose into the pounding calling could compete in thrill with thill Ire- meodoiu Ladle? Fishing fleets go ont today, as they iiave for a thousand stirring to Iceland, lo the grey misted tiers of the Grand Banks, not lo return for unxiuua months.

And here were trained the forebears of thoic ambitionsyoungfiters who enter the service of the French IJne, Beginning on eargo ships, they climb by alow degrees the rungs of a ladder made up of their hundred and ten ships ihot girdle the enrlli. Only the beat of them ever reach the pinnacle of their those that form the Express Service between New York, London and Variei Sept, 20 "He de Sept. 27 FIVE dajt la Plyintrolb, England, few later, noyered pier, vailing cxprcM, three hours, Parin. for leliurely enbln eroutng, ibe "Rochambcau" ndii tbr, new motor-ship "lajayttta 0 (acxl spring), S. S.

Cuba, Sept. 5 W-P- FULLER CO. 1020 "EYE" STREET, MODESTO BtANOffiJ 38 WISTBJN crma A I It W. P. FULLER 1020 "Eye" Street Cere, 1CERTS o.

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HOSSEI.V co. SALE! A Challenge! To all San Joaquin Valley to equal our values! Cut Prices are the Rule on our Entire C0 TM the EemarkabIe Sa to to New Fall Coats Without a doubt these values will amaze you. A wide range of colors; fabrics and sizes. You will hardly believe your eyes when you examine the models and note the price tags! Why pay more? Come at oace for first choice! 3 Sensational Groups nargams Month End Come early and get first pick. First come, first served.

I WEEK Beautiful Wash Dresses A marvelous pick-up by our San Francisco buyer! Fresh, criap, dainty wash frocks for home, neighborhood and vacation wear. Figured dimities and lawns. MADE TO SELL FOB LADIES' SUITS Ont they go! Many fine models formerly priced as high as 550.00! $1.00 Dress Specials Materials, styles and colors to please all. will bo wise to buy several at these unusual prices. Values that long; ha remembered! $0.75 $0 .75 HATS Large and small head sizes.

A complete closeout. Former values to While they last 25cto $1.45 Men's Suits FALL CLEARANCE PRICE $4 A.73 have newer been ottered a buy Ilko this before in Stanislaus County 1 FIno wool fabrics, clever ityles, colors and patterns! Jfot one suit in the lot ever intended to sell at guch a low figure! 19 Men and Women SAVE Make It a point come nfc once ami ffot thft surprise of your Remember, tills stock will go fast. 924 Tenth Street Modesto California Always Charged With Powerful Values).

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