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THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, SATURDAY, MARCH 1 1, 1939 PREMIER DISMISSED IN NEW CZECHOSOLVAKIA STRIFE I ASK Czech Uprising Settlement Nears as Troops Withdraw FRANK SCHMIDT, FUNERAL TODAY VEHICLE. CHIEF ASKS ROLL Sill A om Vb- IF SLOVAKIA SECEDESl 1 Ar GERMANY LOSES Lcn pkSCHlN CONNECTION HERE AMI CZECH CNX AJWiSl-A '-IftS. ANTI-JEWISH rS-, DEMONSTRATIONS ffLj0M SL.tSk HUNGARY RUMANIA nor rumors of wars," but he did not go into details of this proposal. Be did say, however, five men in Europe, the three dictators and the prime ministers of England and France," could make themselves "eternal benefactors of the human race," if they "worked with a single-ness of purp6.se and unity of action." His reference to the three dictators obviously meant Adolf Hitler of Germany, Premier Mussolini of Italy and Joseph Stalin of Soviet Russia. Stalin, addressing the opening session of the 18th All-Union Congress of the Communist party in Moscow, accused enemies of Soviet Russia in Europe and the United States of attemping to foment war between Germany and Russia.

The all-powerful Soviet leader ridiculed foreign forecasts of a German-inspired annexation of the Soviet Ukraine through what he termed the "insect" state of Carpathro Ukraine, easter most territory of Czecho-Slovakia. (Continued From Page One) out Communists revolting against his program of a "worthy pence" with Generalissimo Franco. The republican government announced it had gained the upper hand after a fierce battle in the streets of Madrid between loyal troops and the rebels. There was no announcement of casualties, but the Miaja regime said 14,000 of the rebellious Communists had surrendered since Thursday. In the Mediterranean, meanwhile, the British freighter Stan- gate seized in Franco's blockade of Spanish republican waters was freed after two British destroy ers rushrd to her aid.

Britain's Home Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare in London issued a call for cooperation among the heads of Europe's five major powers which, with the blessing of President Roosevelt, he said "would transform the whole history of the world." Five-Year Plan Sir Samual also suggested a world five-year plan whereby "for the space of five years," there would be "neither wars With Slovakia dentandlnir eompl.te aulttnomy and of Prague, Cmholvakia wa riven bv new inmhles. Premier Tiso was dismisst d. and demntratliw broke out through the country, and Germany faced wvrrance of direct i oiinectiun with Curpatlio-Ukraine should Slovakia secede. This map illustrated Un highlights of the disturbance. THREE ESTATES Drunk Driver Sentenced to San Quentin PBOUTED HERE Civic Leaders May Exploit City's Shopping Advantages RELIEF (Continued From Puce One) ment of scheduled increases in social security taxes.

"The greatest single tax aid which can feature a real, 'business appeasement' program is my proposal to freeze payroll taxes; for old age pensions under the Social Security act," he said. The tax now is 2 per cent, borne equally by employers and employees. It is scheduled to increase to 3 per cent next year and reach (i per cent by .1948. Vandenberg said collections under the 2 per cent tax would be adequate to pay benefits on a "pay-as-you-go" basis, He reiterated his contention the projected large Social Security reserve fund is unnecessary. More on WPA At his press conference, Mr.

Roosevelt said about 850,000 persons now are on WPA waiting lists, or about 100,000 more than were listed January 1. By Julv 1, he said, the total on. WPA rolls or WPA waiting lists should be about 3,550,000. The Chief Executive said would work on his relief mesi, over the weekend and would send it to congress Monday or Tuesday. lie told reporters only about five persons of every 100 on relief rolls should not be on the rolls.

He said this was a very small percentage. The administrative committee of the Workers' Alliance said tonight if WPA workers were dismissed because congress failed to provide funds, the committee would ask "three million WPA workers" to vote on whether they favor a "job march" on Washington. Analy Graduates Score High Grade At UC in Berkeley SEBASTOPOL, March 10. Analy hifrh school students registered at the University of California from 1933 to 1937 rated schoiastically high, according: to a report received by Arthur Shull, principal. Pupils from the local school showed an average grade rating of 1.47, compared to the average of all schools of the same class which was 1.25.

Thirty-five per cent of all university students fail to make a or average grade, while only 25 per cent of Analy students enrolled there failed to make the average. Sun, Moon, Tides By U. S. Coast and Gfodrtic Survey 307 Customhouse, San Francisco SATURDAY. MARCH 11 1939 Sun rises Sun sets Moon rises Moon sets 6:29 am 6:12 pm Miirch 12, 12:54 am 10:17 am Times and Heights of Tide at San Francisco (Golden Gate), California SANTA ROSA'S advantages as a shopping and business center may be exploited in the near future.

Preliminary steps toward such a campaign were discussed yesterday by Donald Carithers, A. R. Corrick and Leonard Del'fner. comprising the re- Labor Parley Deadlocked; Will Continue (Continued two groups: "The joint ed at length mitted by the "ram Pace One) committee discuss-the proposals sub-Committee for the Congress firms. In of Industrial Organ iza-llie course of the iis- cussion, the representatives of the American Federation of Labor proposed that negotiations for tin adjustment of ponding differences proceed from the point where of December, 1HI17, left off.

it was agreed that the proposal submitted by the American Federation of Labor and any other proposals that may be submitted will be discussed at. the meeting which is to convene Monday at 10 a. in. here." The CIO proposal referred to was that offered by CIO Chairman John L. Lewis at the first peace meeting in Washington on Tuesday.

Lewis suggested that the AFL, CIO and Railroad Brotherhoods merge into one huge- organization. Analy Pupils Give Novelty Program Of Phantasy, Skit SEBAKTOPOU March 10. Analy high school- pupils presented a public program tonight. A Gypsy Phantasy, the theme being the betrothal ceremony of a princess of one tribe to the prince of another, was a number given by vocal classes. Numbers by full hand were presented by the instrumental department and was followed by a musical skit in which a modern boy, his parents, and school friends dramatized nn episode of American home problems.

College Coaches Talk of Athletics HEALDSBURG, March 10. Dick Blewett and Cook S.ypher of the Santa Rosa junior college coaching staff, spoke at the Healdsburg 20-30 club meeting this week, Blewett giving a resume of junior college athletic activities, and Syphers discussed old-time baseball. Alvin Ruona-vaara had charge of the program. Invitation of the Petaluma club to a joint meeting March 28 was accepted. Next week the clubmen will go to Santa Rosa to attend a smoker sponsored by the county seat 20-30 group.

Continuous SUNDAY A irom 2 SUNDAY (CM II tnil trarln cominittnp r'hnmhcrt of commerce. Costs and most expedient means for such exploitation are to be surveyed in the immediate future. G. Lansing Hurd, secretary, asserted. If the campaign plans are en dorsed by the eivie organization's board of directors, all residents in and near Ibonoma county will learn of Santa Rosa's attractions.

"Buyers and shoppers within a many mile radius will be attracted to Santa Rosa when they learn latest quality merchandise at exceedingly reasonable prices always is available," Hurd predicted. Membership Gains In Club at Hessel HESSEL, March 10. The Senior 4-H Club of Sonoma county is planning to serve refreshments at the Farm Bureau dance in Se bastopol tomorrow evening. Canfield Social club has two new members, Mrs. W.

White and Miss L. Dixon. The last card party this season will be held March 17. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur J. Vol- kerts helped celebrate the birth day of Mrs. Ella Volkers in Petaluma recently. Mrs. Floyd Jackson has re turned home after visiting Los Angeles relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tate, of San Francisco, recently visited the Gloeckner family. The Hessel Neighoornood club will be feted by Mrs. Laura Gallaher of Santa Rosa Thursday.

Jennie Volkerts, Marcella Beal, Charlie Wagner and Robert Ras-mussen of San Francisco were supper guests of the Volkerts family yesterday. New Move to Free Lake Wife Slayer From San Quentin New efforts to win executive clemency for John A. Spencer, former Santa Rosa minister now serving a life term in San Quentin for the murder of his wife in 1921, are in progress in Lake county, it was learned yesterday. Several Lake residents have signed petitions addressed to Gov. Culbert Olson, requesting a pardon or parole for Spencer, who was convicted of drowning his wife in the waters of Clear Lake.

Spencer several times in recent years sought freedom, but was opposed by the late Attorney H. B. Churchill, former Lake county district attorney, who prosecuted him. New Auto Looting Cases Are Probed New thefts from parked automobiles were being investigated by police yesterday as two local youths appeared in juvenile court to answer for at least 20 such thefts here. Merritt Lucas, local salesman, said a fog lamp was stolen from his car while parked in Riley street.

He saw a man cross the street and enter another car about 9:30 o'clock, he told police, but did not connect him with the theft at the time. A description of the stranger was given authorities. Theft of a fender guide from the car of Frank Moore, while parked in street was also reported. HEALDSBURG, March 10. Frank Schmidt, well known West Side resident, died at his home Wednesday night at the result of a heart attack.

He was horn near Vienna September 5, 1871, coming to the United States with his family while a child. For a time, they resided near St. Helena, later moving to San Francisco, and finally to this community, where Schmidt had resided for some 30 years. A carpenter of unusual skill, he was employed for many years in the bay district, and was one of the workmen responsible for tho rebuilding of Stanford University following the earthquake of 1900. During recent years he had followed his trade in this region, and had had a part in the building or remodelling of many of the homes in the neighborhood in which ho lived.

He was the husband of Mrs. Lillie Schmidt of West Side; the father of Dr. Frank Schmidt and Dr. David Schmidt of Los Angeles; Mrs, Ida May Hughes of Oakland, and Mrs. Sylvia Burk of Roslyn, and the brother of Mrs, Elizabeth Jacoben of San Francisco.

Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Young chapel, with the Rev. Charles Null officiating and burial in St. Helena cemetery. MRS. BOLDT FUNERAL The funeral of Mrs.

Bertha E. Boldt. well known former resi dent of Santa Rosa, who had uvea hi vallojo during recent years, was held yesterday with services in the Hampton and Eg- gen chapel, followed bv en tombment in the Odd Fellows' cemetery mausoleum. Pallbearers were F. E.

Waters Elwyn Hardisty, A. M. Call, Klrby Mallory, Ted Walker and Fred Walker. The Rev. O.

V. Wilkison officiated at the services, Mrs. Boldt, who died in Val-lejo Wednesday, was the mother of Lou Boldt, local electrician and automobile mechanic; Arthur, Alvin and Ray Boldt of Vallejo, and Edmund Boldt of facl, Mrs. Leona Schafer of Santa Rosa, Mrs. Rose Hall of Vallejo, Mrs.

Florence Munn of Napa, and Miss Frances Boldt of Vallejo, and a brother John Goehring of Texas. A native of Texas. Mrs HniHt was 5Q years old. MRS. IIAL'SMANN RITES SEBASTOPOL, March 10.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Hausmann, who died here Tuesday at the age of 61, were held this afternoon in the O'Lcary chapel, with the Rev. George Atkinson officiating and burial in the Sebastopol cemetery. Mrs. Hausmann was the mother of John H.

Hausmann of Santa Rosa, George S. Hausmann of Petaluma, and Mrs. Roy Nielsen of Sebastopol, and a sister of Mrs. Ellen Huntley, Mrs. Addie Schmykal, Mrs.

Nancy Coller, Robert Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. DUNTON FUNERAL Final rites for George H. Dunton, Mountain View avenue rancher, who died Tuesday at his home, were held yesterday in the Welti chapel. The Rev. Homer Bodley officiated and inurnment followed at the Chapel of the Chimes.

Dunton, who was 68, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie E. Dunton; four sons, Raymond and Allen Dunton of Santa Rosa, Floyd Dunton of Lodi, and Luther Dunton of Klamath Falls; four daughters, Annabelle and Bethel Dunton of Santa Rosa; Stella Dunton of Berkeley, and Mrs. John Maybe of Vallejo; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Mauer of Lodi, and a brother, Walter Dunton of Santa Rosa.

DEATH NOTICES ASPLUNI) In Kenwood, Wednesday March 8, 1939. Kristine Asplund. loving aunt of Albin Aapltmd of Fortuna and May Risser of Seattle. A native of Sweden, aged 78 years. Funeral services will be held at the Hampton and ERgen funeral home, Santa Rosa, Saturday afternoon, March 11, at 2 o'clock, the Rev.

F. K. Borin officiating. Inurnment. Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa.

SMITH Near Santa Rosa, March 9. 1939. Cyrus Smith, beloved husband of Zelma Smith: loving father of Ruby. Lorraine, Ruth. Gertrude and Edwin Smith of Santa Rosa; loving son of Mrs.

Edwin Smith of Oakland; brother of Evelyn Smith, Mrs. Dale Flores and Ursula Smith of Oakland. Wilfred Smith of Santa Rosa. Edward and Everett Smith of San Franciseo. A native of California, aged 45 years, three months and three days.

Friends and ecquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, Saturday afternoon, March 11 at 3 o'clock from the chapel of Hampton and Interment Odd Fellows Lawn cemetery, Santa Rosa. SCHMIDT Near Healdsburg, March 8, 1939. Frank Schmidt, beloved husband of Lillie Schmidt, loving father of Dr. Frank Schmidt of Los Angeles, Dr. David Schmidt of Beverly Hills, Mrs.

J. W. HuKhea of Oakland and Mrs. C. E.

Burk of Washington; brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobsen of San Francisco. A native of Austria, aged 67 years, eitfht months and three davs. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday afternoon, March 11 at. 2 o'clock at the chapel of Fred Young and company, Healdsburg, the Rev.

Charles Null officiating. Interment, St. Helena cemetery. EL REY SEBASTOPOL LAST TIMES TONIGHT Melvln Douglas, Virginia Bruce "There's That Man Again" DEAD END KIDS in "Little Tough Guys in Society" "Scouts to the Rescue" Chap. 2 (Continued From Page One) ed to cover the division's February payroll, due Monday.

Final action on the appropriation was put over to Monday, and Clark made the suggestion thnt the senate not appropriate any money, if a way can be found for the department to operate with the appropriation held in nbey-onee. Liquor Hearing Meanwhile, stabilization of the liquor industry drew temperance, "business and legislative Intwests to a special senate interim committee hearing. Chairman Ralph Swing, Republican, San Bernardino, said the committee wished to draft a bill containing recommendations for cleaning up the industry and providing more revenue to the state. DRAMA PLEASES AT HEALDS For the second successive evening, a capacity audience enthusiastically greeted the Healds-burg evening high school's dramatic presentation of Noel Coward's "Hay Fever," presented at "the Healdsburg high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the Fraternal Order of Eagles as benefit for the Community Milk Fund. The production was presented under the direction of" Sanford CI.

evening school dramatics instructor, and co-starred Lynn Bramkamp and Hazel Bramkamp in lead roles of the three-act Coward comedy. Excellent supporting performances were given by Blanche Aceves, Alonzo Meyer, Raymond Combs, Hal Mitchell, Jeanne de Long, Dorothy Winsetl and Ann McCarrie. Musical selections were played during intermissions by the Healdsburg high school orchestra under the direction of Charles McCord. Other technicians included Ed Caspar, Elizabeth de Long, and Ellen Learned, assisted by a production staff including Earl Kabel, Fred Boehm, Bob Mas-herini, Clyde Johns. Leonard Green, Evelyn Bingelli, Margaret Smith, Pearl Cussins, Fern Ad-dington, Louise Giubilo and Virginia Stanley, Card Fete Booked For Riebli School A card party will be held at the Riebli school on the Mark West Springs road March 17th, according to Mrs, Edna Barham, representative of the school board.

Refreshments will be served. Games have been planned for children, The school building is the center of social and recreational activities Wednesday, Friday and Saturday of each week; and includes dramatics, crafts, social games and quilting parties under the leadership of Zane Tomlinson. Extending the school plant as a community center is an objective of the Riebli school board. 'KIDDIE HOUR' at 12:30 4 Santa MOSA 2 HITS TODAY Tough "Crasher" McKay. itokthold boil grlpi with mutineui fighting ttrtngt doom en i tt rr ot ihlpl ITOA 9 IV, Cartoon News Play Ten-O-WinV Tonite vy A IT ALSO i.

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Formal charges of grand theft were filed against Donald Gilbert, alias Dona) Summer, 20, paroled Preston inmate accused of theft of automobiles owned by J. Edgar Allen and William. CaJogari. William, God ward was appointed by the court to counsel with Gilbert and ins case was continued to March for arraignment. Arraignment of George Hazlett, shoplift burglar suspect, was also continued until March 17 after an information had been filed charging him with burglary and two prior convictions on potty theft charges.

Commerce College Holds Spring Ball Fifth annual spring formal dance of the Luther Burbank College of Commerce was presented last night at Masonic hall with 300 students, alumni and guests participating. A six-piece orchestra and solist furnished music for the ball, presented with a Treasure Island theme. Arrangements were directed by Gardner Kendall, student body president. Mrs. Luther Burbank was an honored guest, in the receiving line with Mrs.

Estelle Close. Vital Statistics MARRIAGE LICENSES (Applications Filed) Robert- Russell Pur cell, 22, Route 4, Box 358A, Santa Rosa, and Bertha Violet Elliott, 18, 1015 Second, Santa Rosa. (Issued) Clarence Butler Chase, 41, and Catherine Tilsley Wright, 38, both of Cotati, William Barella, 24, 1G50 Lud-wig Santa Rosa, and Mary Papola, 25, 4485 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa. DIVORCE (Decree (iranted) Julia B. R.

Israelton vs. Max Israelton. Interlocutory decree granted by Judge Donald Geary, grounds extreme cruelty. E. J.

Dole, attorney for plaintiff. BORN LAYTON To Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Layton of Sebastopol, a son weighing seven pounds, eight ounces, March 9, 1939, Dr. Chester Marsh attending.

HIURA To Mr. and Mrs. George Hiura of Sebastopol, a son weighing five pounds, l5Vi ounces, March 10, 1939, at the Hillsied hospital, Dr. B. B.

Bachelder attending. CINQUINI To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cinquini of Forestville, a daughter, weighing seven pounds, eight ounces, March 9, 1939, Dr. Ernest Vieira attending.

F.ORGETT To Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Forget 119 West Seventh street, Santa Rosa, a daughter weighing six pounds and fifteen and a half ounces March 10, 1939, in the General hospital, Dr.

A. A. Thurlow attending. CARD OK THANKS The family of the late Mrs. Matilda Schnuor desire to express their heart-fell thanks to their many friends and neighbors lor the many beautiful floral offerings in their late bereave ment.

THE SCHNOOR FAMILY. SATURDAY ONLY BILL 9 MELVYN DOUGLAS "ARSEHE LUPIN RETURNS" ALSO The 3 Mesquiteors "CALL OF THE MESQUITEERS" and CliapteT No. fi of "THE SPIDER WEB" nnawgti Wills of three prominent Soniw ma county residents who died recently were admitted to probate in superior court here yesterday. Largest estate involved was that of the late Arthur B. Swain, Sebastopol banker.

Others were estate of Mrs. Margaret M. Jessup and Mrs. Birdie M. Cno-pius.

Swain's estate, valued at not more than was left to his wife, Mrs. Letilia Swain, who was named executrix 1o serve without bonds. Jn his will, Swain pointed out that Mrs. Swain would provide for their four grown children. Mrs.

Ciiopius left an estate estimated at $5,000. her daughter Emma C. Baker, being named executrix without bond. Geary, Geary and Tauer were attorneys in both the Swain and Cnopius estates. Mrs.

Jessiip's estate was estimated not in excess of $10,000, with her husband, C. W. Jessup, appointed as administrator. Bonds of cash or $13,200 surety were fixed by Judge Billiard Comstock. H.

Kyle is attorney in the Jessup case. County 4-H Clubs Hold Spring Rally For 250 Persons Stunts, skits, musical numbers and community singing highlighted the annual spring rally of the 23 4-11 clubs in Sonoma county, attended by 250 persons last night in Santa Rosa junior high school. The program was in charge of C. A. Jewott, Enoch Terpen and Murray J.

Davison. Jewish Women Will Meet on March 20 Marin county Council committee members of the San Francisco section, National Council of Jewish Women, will meet in San Rafael Monday, March 20, at o'clock in the afternoon to. hear an address by Dr. Ralph A. Reynolds, who will speak on his recent attendance at the Four-Power conference.

He will also show colored films of Vienna, Moscow, Berlin and Munich, taken during his European visit Mrs. Evelyn B. Levy, chairman, will preside, and guests will be welcome. Tea will be served. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY SHEARER IS! IN GABLE'S ARMS AGAIN! Thrilling as their great romantic adventure i thunders irom the screen! Production of Sqiu PUy by Rob.n t.

bb.rwooa NEWS mm fiOSA I Facts That Concern You Estill? SUPPORT THEM! -THE UNEMPLOYED sift- crumt 1 1 A hi -THE AGED 11 THROUGH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAU AGENCIES, A SHARE Of THE NATION'S HUGE 400 MILLION YEARLY BEER REVENUE COMES BACK TO BENEFIT THIS COMMUNITY, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA I COLLECTED $2,170,613.05 IN BEER REVENUE FOR. (SOURCE OF DATA; Stats Liquoh Administration) 11(1 siitM NORMA rf A'' i ft SHEARER IPUBLIC INSTITUTIONS PUBLIC EDUCATION IE GAB BS3SS3 6U a CLARENCE BROWN bility to enforce the law. But they are cooperating with all enforcement officials to see to it that the laws you have made are rigidly observed. May we send you a booklet discussing this forward-looking program of the brewing industry? Address: United Brewers Industrial Foundation, 19 East 40th New York, N. Y.

BEEirs nation-wide taxes of a million dollars a day make it possible for the government to provide many things that would otherwise increase everybody's taxes. In preserving this revenue for the nation, the brewers recognize that the retailing of beer must give no offense to anyone. It is not, of course, the brewers' responsi- beverage of moderation Edw.rd ARNOLD, Chl. COBURN.Jot.ph SCHILDKRAUT, ota oo lb. Thtu G.utld iSUa Hit New 'MERRIE MELODIC Cartoon.