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THE HAMMOND TIMES Page Fifteen Friday, July 7, 1939 routes, and "local" hoDS of 40 or 50 Charlie Ruggles FAMOUS BARE-BACK RIDERS HERE Sees Plane 'Locals' SEATTLE, Wash. (INS) Air STARS ON PARADE SCREEN WEED OROVJTil SETTING PJEW RECORDSHERE But Region Cities Pay Little Attention to Suffering ol Hay Feyer Victims lines will have "flag stops' and jerkwater locals" as well as "ex presses," much the same as railroads have now, in the very near future, thinks W. A. Patterson, president of the United Airlines. Patterson predicted a 20 per cent drop in air mileage rates by 1942 with an accompanying increased demand for services.

Then smaller towns will ask to be included in WHITING, IND. i I I FRIDAY SATURDAY 2 BIG FEATURES BRUCE CABOT "MICKEY THE KID" AND BOB BAKER IN "GUILTY TRAILS" I if fc i i if AIR CONDITIONED WvmuoV -test -A liiii New and brilliant features, many troupes, groups and entire companies of arenic stars and scores of beautiful horses are presented this year by the Barnett Brothers circus which came to Hammond today. Among the many features the circus offers the famous Riding Nickolians, traditional sons and daughters of the white tops in an exhibition of skill and daring on the broad backs of prancing peroh-ons. In addition to other sensational numbers, the circus this year brings Leo Powell, original star of the screen epic, "The Lone Ranger." He will appear with his wonder horse at every performance. Exhibitions will take place at 2 and 8 p.

m. Doors to the annexes and circus menagerie will be open to the public at 1 and 7 p. m. The circus city is located at 150th street and Calumet avenue Baron Richard Nowak, the tiniest living man, will appear as an extra added attraction. He weighs 17 pounds, stands 19 inches tall and is 18 years of age.

The miniature baron sings, dances, recites poetry and speaks two different tongues. TODAY AND BIG 5 Buck Jones In "Law of the Texan" Preston Foster in "Double Danger" STARTS GeneAUfriY DDET "The Spider's Web" liiiiriiMiinii Dennis O'Keefe Son of Vaudeville Performers, Knows the Theater Joan Bennett One of the members of the famous Richard Bennett family of stage and screen Joan Bennett has been in the movies for 10 years, first appearing on the stage with her father. Joan was born at Palisdaes, N. in 1910 and went to private schools. 4" TODAY AT PARTHENON AND ORPHEUM GIANT DOUBLE STAGE EVENT AT 8 P.M.

ON THE SCREEN PARTHENON THEATRE ORPHEUM THEATRE TIM HOLT in "ROOKIE COP DON AMECHE in "THE THREE MUSKETEERS" COMFORTABLY AIR-CONDITIONED Alternating; spells of rain and sunshine in the last few days have sent the weeds shooting upward at a rapid pace and this year's crop appears likely to surpass last year's lush growth with its attendant suffering for hay-fever victims and others allergic to weeds. Many persons already have begun to suffer from rose fever, grass seed and dust or pollen from flowers. No Pollen in Air Now. There is virtually no pollen in the air now, according to medical authorities. However, local experts conceded that continued growth of weeds during th next few weeks probably would result in a record pollen count later on in the summer.

Residents of Hammond as well as other communities in the Calumet region are making little or no effort to cut weeds on vacant property, a survey of the district revealed. In many places, weeds are several feet high and in a few they are approaching the heighth they reached last year. Doctors say that elimination of weeds in the immediate district willi do much to alleviate the suffering of local hay fever victims. While the pollen from ragweed and other irritating plants is carried by the wind for distances up to 50 miles, most of the suffering can be traced to local laxity, doctors agree. The city has begun to cut weeds on parkways in various parts of Hajnmond, but it is not authorized to remove the unsightly and menacing weeds on private prop erty.

Neither does the city have money in its budget for cutting weeds. City Provides Scythes. If the city council had provided such a fund, the city would be empowered under the law to notify owners to remove weeds; and, in the event they failed to heed the notice, the municipality could then proceed with the cutting, cost of which would be added to the property owner's tax bill. However, for those owners who wish to cooperate in keeping the weed growth at a minimum, Street Commissioner Fred Horst this year again will provide scythes. Twin Kittens Amusing CAMBRIDGE, Mass.

(INS) "Utee," and "Uni," twin Siamese kittens have won the hearts of Harvard university students who gather at a Harvard Square theater. They have made a large circle of friends because of their amusing antics. "Utee" has learned to walk on a leash, while "Uni" has acquired the habit of returning pieces of paper thrown across a room. Install Sundial SEASIDE, Ore. (INS) Bathers at Seaside can now tell time without the risk of wearing a wrist-watch in the surf.

Obliging beach city officials painted a huge properly oriented sundial, 10 feet wide, on the boardwalk. Bathers stand in the center and see the hour of the day by their shadows. There is no real distinction between doves and pigeons. DELTA GROVE BLACK OAK, IND. LOCATED BETWEEN EWINQ AND COLFAX AVES.

NORTH OF RIDGE ROAD OPENS JULY 9TH MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICNIC AT THIS WELL WOODED GROVE CALL HAM'D 293 JTTrs You're 1 America' Likes Children Except as Rivals As a comedian who has played father and grandfather screen roles innumerable times, Charlie Ruggles feels qualified to emote on the subject of child players. He even announced such qualification while working with Fred MacMur-ray and Irene Dunne in "Invitation to Without a smile Ruggles, according to listeners in the Paramount studio, first observed that an adult actor is virtually defenseless against a child player. Said he, with tongue in cheek this time: "The tinv. toddline tot. natural-born scene stealers.

All they have to do is beam or gurgle, or say a line in a nigh, piping voice, and the scene is theirs. An actor doesn't have a chance. "From my lone exDerience as an actor, I would say that Master tfiiiy (Jook is an entirely competent uiu tapame viiuu. sso capaoie, in fact, that I am harrov that Trn Dunne and MacMurray and Wil liam Collier, do most of the scenes in 'Invitation to HaDDiness' with him. I don't want any part of mm.

"Off the screen, Billy is a fine upstanding young chap. He is interested in model airplanes, cameras and things like that I am trying to make a doe fancier out of him. And occasionally I show him a faanta Anita form chart. Trying to make a man out of him. But I don't want any scenes with the youngster.

"Modern parents, it seems to me. are at fault. Now. when I was hut a tot my father, a traveling drug gist, wouldn't think of letting me or my brother Wesley go on the stage. So what haDDened? am actor, and my brother Wesley is tne proaucer-director of this picture.

"Today, since Shirley Temple became famous, doting parents are training their offspring right from the cradle. Whv. mv nld rir, Charley Rcgers was telling me the otner day or an experience he had that proves my point. "Charley was busy lining up a crew of young hopefuls to perform in a picture he is making with Bing Crosby. He invited all parents to bring in their charges.

Several hundred did. Among them was a woman with a tiny tot of indistinguishable sex that could barely walk. Charley was surprised. he said, 'what can your child "How should I demanded the mother. "He's only a year old." "And so it goes.

It just proves my contention that woman's place is in the home. And their children belong there with them." MINE TOWN WANTS DEFENSE FUN FEjON, Man. (U.P.) The approval of the department of national defense will be sought on a measure passed at a meeting in this northern mining town. The measure requested that a militia unit be formed here. Gladiatorial combats were abolished until 500 A.

D. not MIDWAY THEATRE 4824 ALEXANDER, E. CHICAGO TODAY Theatre Closed Today SATURDAY SUNDAY "I'M FROM MISSOURI" 'lfm i ft. u72 ft! TONIGHT ONLY "LAWLESS VALLEY" Stage Event 7:45 F. M.

Saturday "Heart of the North" Buck Roger March of Time Refrigerator Boxea Free to First 250 Ladies Today: Stage Attraction at a P.M. Edmund Lowe-Constance Cumminrs "SEVEN SINNERS" SATURDAY: 2 BIG HITS 2 CHARLES STARRETT in "TEXAS STAMPEDE" PLUS FRED MAC MURRAY "13 HOURS BY AIR" DdI One Day Only 2P.M.-8P.M. Calumet Ave. at 150th St. Oth aS ARNETT BROS.

DIG RING with LEE POWELL The Original Talking Picture LONE RANGER IN PERSON WSminan ay i JF b. YE sffiffi am- WW taHcatooui miles will not be uncommon, Patterson believes. Design in the decoration of the Corinthian capital is taken from the foilage of the acanthus. Ends Tonita "OFF THE RECORD- MR. WONG.

DETECTIVE" Tomorrow Only! Big ZHits BING CROSBY "Paris Honeymoon" IOE E. BROWN "The Gladiator" Lowest Prices in Hammond T0M0RR0V UNIT SHOW Chapter 4 "Dick Trmcjr Returns" Chapter 6 "Lone Ranger Rides Again" "Porky', Horse and Buggy" SUNDAY. UNSET MURDER ATTRACTIONS RAIN TOMORROW KIDDIES! HERE'S TWO BIG ADDED EVENTSI NO. 1 TWO LIVE SCOTTY PUPS TO THE LUCKY BOYS OR GIRL AT 2:00 P. M.

AND CHAPTER ONE OF THE NEW THRILL SERIAL "MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN" ON-SCREEN 2 ACTION HITS 2 NO. 1: ANU NO. A DEVIL'S ISLAND FOR BOYS 1 1 BOY SLAVES" Anne Shirley Alan Porter SUNDAY JAMES CAGNEY in "THE OKLAHOMA ED" AND Martha Ray "Never Say Die" FREE 1 1 to Lad; 1 1 1 Fruit Pi'hJ rr 1 a close friend of the producer years ago. Dennis was given the screen name of O'Keefe. He lives in the San Fernando Valley, on a small ranch, and raises Great Dane dogs.

He is athletic, an expert hunter, has written "Don't Pull Your produced by Warner's and other stories, under the name of Jonathan Ricks; his favorite play is "The Guardsman" with Lunt and Fontanne. On the stage he has appeared in "Once in a "The Broken "The Family and "Bad In vaudeville he carried on with his father's old act, "A Lesson in for some years, until his mother asked him to quit and essay pictures. His mother, who was a singing violinist in vaudeville, and his sis ter Hortense, live in Hollywood. His first romantic lead, in "The Bad Man of starring Wallace Berry, was opposite Virginia Bruce. He then appeared in "Hold That "The "Vacation From Love" and "Burn 'Em Up His latest role was in "The Kid From O'Keefe is one of the most widely traveled actors in Hollywood.

With his parents he has been in every city in America that boasted a vaudeville theater during the palmy days of the Varieties. After his father's death he replayed many of tne cities where Flanagan and Ed wards had appeared. What People Are Saying: By International News Service CLEVELAND. Herbert Hoover suggests a ban on civilian bombing in war time: "The emotional reaction of the American people upon a conviction of wholesale killing of women and children in another great war would come nearer to driving our people to intervention than all the other arguments in the world." NEW YORK. Crown Prince Olav of Norway bids farewell to America: "You are a people whose Veiief in democracy is a beacpji of light to the whole world." CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.

Col. Theodore Roosevelt, opposes collective security: "If we join with other nations in any scheme of collective security. we will soon find out that we are furnishing the security and the other nations are doing the collecting." NEW YORK. Gov. James H.

Price of Virginia urges courageous national planning: "Only those who have not studied history lose heart in great reforms." Herbert Hoover's Papers in Film Unable to locate actual copies of Belgian newspapers headlining Germany declaration of war on neutral Belgium, RKO Radio's research department appealed to Mr. Hoover. The ex-President of the United States was former head of the Committee for the Relief in Belgium and United States Food administrator during the World war, and kept an extensive library of data. Mr. Hoover gladly for warded to Hollywood two copies of the Brussels edition of "Le Soir," dated August 5 and August 6, 1914, and the newspapers were immediately inserted into the filming of "Nurse Edith CavelL" which stars the well-known British actress, Anna Neagle.

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SEE Tenite and tomorrow 01ASTA LIVING OF THE A SCARLET-CLAO ADDED TOMORROW MATINEE ONLY! MARK TWAIN'S ALL-AMERICAN BOY! 8 i STARTS SUNDAY DOROTHY LAMOUR AND AN ALL-STAR CAST! "'St. Louis Blues" POSITIVELY ENDS SAT. RIDE INTO TIIE A' Jff 'SSt 0 fc-. ALSO Lone Ranger Rides Again" SEE V. OF THE i 5 Dennis O'Keefe walked into the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios to make a test for a small bit in Instead of this, he found he had been catapulted into one of the most important leads of the year, in "Bad Man of and was hailed as Hollywood's newest discovery in romantic lead ing men.

The how and why of this are" interesting. The young actor, son of a famous vaudeville star, played a bit in and Clark Gable and Director Jack Conway noticed him. They called the attention of studio executives to him, and Dennis was given a test, then placed in stock. Harry Rapf was looking for a leading man with Wallace Beery and Virginia Bruce in the epic of pioneer days, and couldn't find the right combination of virility, dramatic acting and romantic appeal. When he went with Pete Smith to view one of the latter's shorts in a studio projection room, O'Keefe's test happened to be running.

"That's my decreed' Rapf. Which was how, next morning, Dennis O'Keefe discovered that he was a discovery. He was born at Fort Madison, Iowa, March 29, while his parents, Edward and Charlotte Flanagan, were on a vaudeville tour. His father teamed with Neely Edwards in the famous "Off and On" act. He was raised in vaudeville theathers where his parents played, and schooled all over the country until Flanagan and Edwards were signed to come to Hollywood to create the Hall Room Boys comedies.

Then he went to the Hollywood schools. Eleven years ago the elder Flanagan died. Finishing high school, the youngster went into vaudeville, wrote some screen stories, and re turned to Hollywood to play bits and seek fame. Gable and Conway didn't know his history, but sensed the background and experience of the young player. After Rapf had given him the lead in "The Bad Man of he discovered the boy's identity.

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