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ST. ri-TI-RSniJUG TIMES, WKDNF.SDAY, MARCH 4, 1M6 Page Two Section Two REPTILIAN BEAU BRUM MEL Aviators' Stunts CUMMINS NEW Reviewing The Movies PENSION BOARD DELAYS ACTING ON INVESTMENT Committee of Firemen Will on Disposition of Official Fund Lindbergh didn't even know how fly at that time. Rankin said. He also knows Admiral Richard By i who will be here next week to give a lecture, Rankin said he was Byrd's pilot on the Pacific coast when JHyrd was on a lecture tour following his return from the first exploration of Little America. Asked what his greatest thrill In flying was, he replied: "I don't really know.

Capt. Franki Hawk, wlio is writing a book, sent me a letter last week, asking me to write about my greatest thrill. I have been studying over it for several days, and can't Rankin said he. has had many orack-ups and mishaps, hut has never been injured. St '11 riM 1 in 1 1 inousanus (Ciintinueil from Time Sec.

Rankin said. "I like Florida so much I'm going to try to move my family here from Portland, Ore." Not only is Rankin a pilot, and an Instructor. He also Is an airplane designer and builder and the author of eight textbooks 011 the various phases of flying which have been accepted by the Army and Navy. Several 'years ago he had the largest flying school in the world at Portland. More than 600 students were enrolled at one time.

Rankin has been flying for 20 years, taking his first lesson in Seattle, Wash. He spent two years overseas during the World war as an Instructor. "Acrobatic flying has its place in aviation. There is nothing like it for improving a flyer. It prepares him for any emergency that arises In flying," he said.

"I believe the hazards of flying could greatly bo reduced by more thorough teaching," he added. Rankin knows most of the notables In the flying world, including Amelia Karhart, who gave a lecture in the city last night, and Col. Charles Lindbergh. Rankin said Lindbergh traveled on one of his barnstorming- tours in 1922 featured as a parachute jumper. GILA MONSTER IS NOVEL 'PET' OFVVRITERHERE Right Now Reptile Is Pretty Busy Getting in His Winter's Sleep KDNA HOI F.MAN "Ciila," the pet Gila niotiHkT owned by Guy Van Duyn, 119 Second street north, does not welcome visitors at this sonson of the year.

Kirsl, le-rause monsters prefer to dnrimr three or four of the winter months, nnd second, Iwcause he is now enKased in th? tedious of shedding his skin. Gila (pronounced heel-a) lives underneath an up-turned waste basket In his owner's room. In summer time he is moved to roomier quarters in the bath tub. He does not object 10 being handled and has never been known to bite anyone. There has been a of opinion in the past as to the poisonous qualities of the monster's liite.

However, it is generally helievvd to be dangerous to man, and natives In the west give the species a wide berth, Pangs in Lower Jaw The fangs of a Gila monster tlifi'cr from those of a snake in that they are located in the lower jaw. Van Puyn's pet has four fangs, two on each side. They are so tiny that, they can scarcely be seen, but the horny jaws alone, look capable of Inflicting a painful wound. According- to reptilian Gila is handsome. When he has completed the job of shedlinj; his old skin in large, dry hunks, he will be a mottled combination of pule roral and black.

The on Ids hack are arranged in round, regular patterns, giving: him an attractive bead-like appearance. Gila is some 18 Inches Ions nod weights about, two pounds. His lees are short and ineffective looking. lis sVow, lumbering gait is further impeded by his fat tail. This tail, although not conductive to speed, is a sort of rumble-seat, arrangement where extra nourishment is stoied against the period of winter inactivity.

F.gsis His Favorite lish Above "Gila" enjoying one of his infrequent meals an egg-held by Guy Van Duyn, his owner. One egg every five or days constitutes his food. A close-up of the little fellow, as he looks from above. Cute, eh. Jm rH; I Jmiiummwmmr Y'Mtenlny'ii vcM hotmn irp JJ WW "MODKKN T1MFS" For the past several years pictures made by Charlie Chaplin have been difficult to classify In fact, they are distinctly In a In a hem- JT- 1 thc class by them selves, unlike any thing else on screen or stage.

In the beginning his pictures, of course, were out-and-out slapstick comedies with Chaplin usually a simple buffoon. Of late, however, he has worn a wistful masque of comedy against a HAiuii: backdrop of almost tragic drama in which his delicate grotesqueries blend with pathos. Such a film is his "Modern Times" in which he plays a harried mechanic in an awe-inspiring factory. When he bumps into a little waif of the waterfront (Paulette Goldard) who has stolen loaf of bread, he tells the police he is the thief, partly through gallantry, and partly because he thinks life is more pleasant there than outside. But his ruse fails ami thenceforth he devotes himself to protecting the girl.

Chaplin, it seems to us, is undoubtedly the greatest pantomimist on the screen, expressing more with a lifted eyebrow or a shrug than anyone else we've ever seen. And there are moments when he is funny, delightfully funny, and other" moments when he dusts off his old tricks such as his funny walk and his skid around the corners. But there are also moments when he is a woeful little figure with the world against him. Miss Goddard put us in mind more of a ballet dancer in portraying her role than a screen player, which fits in, on the whole, rather well with Chaplin's style. She's attractive and has charm.

The picture is almost entirely without speech, although there Is a musical background throughout. Tol be sure Chaplin sings a song in a voice which is agreeable, but the song is composed of unintelligible syllables. "Modern Times," which opened its engagement before a capacity house Tuesday at: the Florida remains through Thursday. M. A.

CUBAN KIDNAP VICTIM IS VICTIM OF ASSAULT HAVANA, March 3. Cuban police arrested 15 persons tonight in connection with a shotgun as sault on Nicholas Casta no, wealthy business man and former kidnap vic tim. Four of those taken Into custody were later released. I'astano, his son and his body guard, a federal soldier, were wound ed In the attack. A Gulfport Casino Matinee Dances 2 to 5 15c Regular Thursday Night Dances to 11:30 FAMOUS DOG THYIMVG AKTI US OF "SILVER WOLF" THE MOVIE TALKIE IOG ADMIRED KV MILLIONS AND MAN I TRAINED MONKEYS WORTH SEEING.

Training F.very Day st 4 P. M. MADEIRA BEACH VISirOKS WF.IXOMF. x) b'A nn i i nmiy inn OPTIMIST HEAD Dentist Elected President at Annual Luncheon of Club Members Dr. Roscoe D.

Cunyuins, local dentist, was unanimously chosen president of the St. Petersburg Optimist' club, to James F. Smith at. the annual election of officers held yesterday noon at a luncheon at the Princess Martha hotel. Dr.

H. C. Rumpous was. named first vice president, and Paul Emery second vice president. Charles F.

Molt, E. Ct! Peters and George P. Hoffman were named to the board of governors to fill the vacancies left by the retiring members. Roger Elliott was elected sergeant-al-arms. The secretary, treasurer nnd chaplain will be appointed at a later date.

Miss Beth Kehler, instructor In the local high school, gave a brief outline of the work being done by graduates of the Florida State College for Women. Miss Kehler spoke an behalf of the college, which is observing F. S. C. W.

week in all parts of the state. E. Griffiths of Montciair, N. was introduced as a visiting member of Optimist International. MISS DIETRICH WALKS OUT ONJEW PICTURE NEW YORK, March 3.

If blond and shapely Marlene Dietrich was in New York tonight, she was well-hidden from friends and the eastern Paramount offices. The German star, Impatient at script handling for the picture "1 Loved a Soldier," walked off the Hollywood set 10 days ago, Al Wilkie, Paramount publicity chief here, said tonight. He believed her to be in Ibillvwood, however. From Hollywood there came reports she had left there to sail for England, presumably coming to New "York. SEE FLORIDA -s WILD LIFE Sim.

Albgufiim, Aniiinila nnd Hints Bhy Alli(E1rii for Sale ST. PETERSBURG Alligator and Ostrich urm 36th Ave. and 6th St. So. BARGAIN NIGHT 2 for 25c DOITSI.E FEATI RE EDNESDAY THI KSD.AY "MI.K HAT KID" LEW AYKES, CLARKE and Gene Stratlun Porter's Fmiioim "FRECKLES" with TOM BROWX.

CAROL STONE Warren William Claire Dodd "Don't Bet On Blonds with (iny KibW. A Clever Hlnhly AMiusinjc i iinipny-iiriima P. M. 11:00 P. 30c'' CENTRAL nt lTH Hill Admit People HM .1.

u' I IK With PAULETTE GODDARD FfHturr KPKina it: fj i 1 10 MM) 1 OFFICE OPEN'S 11:4.1 MAT. EYE. 10r-40 loted by Krwin Kershaw. The ship was two hours behind schedule tie-cause the southbound plane with which it connects was late in reaching Jacksonville. She apologized for her tardiness.

Tommy Kyan, president of the St. Petersburg Aviation club, joined with Hill Davenport as official welcoming representatives from the Chamber o' Commerce. Mayor John Smith represented the city, Ralph G. Cooksey, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Wendell P.

Slayton headed a committee from the Chamber of Commerce auxiliary, presenting the flyer with a large bouquet of flowers. Miss Karhart, smiling graciously, posed as newspaper photographers clicked their cameras and pleaded tor her to pose "just one more time." Uninformed of Divorce Case The ocean-spanning flyer, questioned by reporters, said she had not heard lhat her name was mentioned Monday in the contested divorce stilt filed by Mrs. Paul Mantis in I.os Angeles. Mrs. Marian Balsley, a witness in the ca.se, testified that Mrs.

Mant once toM her that she and Mantz would "get along much better if Mrs. Putnam took her clothes out" of the home, "Mrs. Mantz once told me that jealousy had ruined her whole life," Mrs. Halsley testified. "1 was not aware that my name was mentioned jn the case," Miss Karhart asserted hen she was questioned.

"I have no comment to make other than I would suggest that you lake the matter up with my husband, Mr. Putnam, in New York," she declared. Previous to starting for St. Peters burg, Miss Karhart wired the A. Gedcke, offering to cancel her scheduled engagement here, if mention of her name in connection with the California case would cause, any unpleasantness.

She was wired to come ahead. ENGINE TROUBLE HALTS SAILING PILGRIMS KKY WKST, March 3. CP) Maurice Allan! and his band of tolerants struck another snag tonight In their voyage to found a I'topian colony in the Virgin islands when the engine on their aged schooner Fleetwood failed shortly after they slipped quietly trut of Key West harbor. The disabled craft was towed back to port by a Coast Guard patrol boat after persons on shore saw it drifting with no sails up. Al 1 HURRY! Ends MimM FRIDAY vf" I i mt ni.i-.

io. I The firemen's pension board, again postponed a decision on how to invest its $27,000 of funds and asked a committee of firemen from each station to make a recommendation. Chief J. T. McNulty reported a committee he recently appointed, one member from each station, favored investment of funds in government bonds as recommended by City Finance Director Leland.

The board voted, however, to ask the committee to study offers of mortgages, one for $20,000 on Molt-Willlams garage and hotel, one from K. J.Hurns Realty Co. for $16,000 on the property at 810-818 Central avenue, one for $20,000 on the Florida arcade and one from C. Lester Harvey for a gasoline pipe line he wants to construct on his and the city's property adjoining Albert Whit ted municipal airport. The case of Bernard I-attimer again was postponed without action.

Kattimer, on the inactive list for several months, returned to work temporarily last fall without a physical examination. When he was examined the city physician found he could not meet requirements. Latti-mer now is seeking reinstatement on the force or allowance of a pension. The pension board held it was without authority to order him reinstated. The civil service board may be asked to take action.

The board voted, however, that firemen must hf. examined when they are laid off and re-examined when thev come back to work. Theaters Today FLORIDA "Modern Times," Charlie Chaplin. Me Pink, with with Eddie Cantor. rURIIi "Rose Marie," with ette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.

LA PLAZA "Magnificent Obsession," with Irene Dunn and Robert Taylor; "Charlie Chan's Secret," with Warner Oland. ALCAZAR "Barbary Coast," with Miriam Hopkins; "It's a Great Life," with Chic Sale. CAMEO "I Live My Life," with Joan Crawford; "Hands Across the Table," with Carole Lombard. NINTH STREET "Mutiny on the Rounty," with Clark Gable; "Stars Over Rroadway," with Pat O'Brien. PLAYHOUSE "Freckles," with Tom Brown; "Silk Hat Kid," with Lew Ay res.

MAY NOT KKCOVKK JKRSKY CITY, N. March 8. LP) Dr. William M. Doody, her physician, said tonight there is a possibility that Mrs.

Maryon Cooper Hewitt may not recover from the illness confining her to the Medical Center. A MAJOR BOWES' lTMPFKNK KFL (irnnine Rye. French Hnllii, Ktc. New York Delicatessen (KNTKAI. AVKM'K 7 WV cw- Domestic and Imported Tumi FRKK INXTRICTION Expert II mil llliicking of all KMTTHI HARM E.NT8 145 Third Street North NIC KF.X MiulMINAMI'S DIXIANS BOAT HACKS MAIH'H 7, FROM THK -Mat iitee a ft i-rtJ iniiiui-.

5 i llllll MAINE DEMOCRATS WIN AND LOSE IN VOTING PORTLAND. March 3. Democratic joy over a whopping election victory in Lewiston declined today with losses In thre other Maine cities. Republicans took over control of Saco yesterday for the first time in five years, and retained their hold on Watervllle and Rath. Lewiston's Democratic candidate, Dnnat J.

Levesque, smalt grocer, defeated Judge Benjamin JU Herman, Republican and Independent, by 5,511 votes. That majority and the total Tnt cast, 10,031 out of ft registration list of 14,14.1, were Lewiston records. 11 4--. -JUto ni'iiiinii'ii nun inn rare Mini mnnPRn arross lie cretn in Ins aniuiHl festival nl fun anil lieauly! Dnens of gorgeous I il tl (iuldwjn (iirls! 1 1 1. i i in I'Uldwya I fZLlJ.T'" Van Duyn does not find his pet's chosen bill of fare hard to provide.

Gila prefers will eat nothing else hut eggs. One ecg every five or si days is sufficient. Usually the egg is broken and served in a sauce dish. Occasionally Van Duyn will hold the egg in his hand while Gila crushes the shell and laps up the contents with his long forked tongue. Gila need never be lonesome although he is far from his western desert home.

He lias plenty of reptilian company. Guy Van Duyn, who is an author and an artist, as well as a doctor and a naturalist, always has several other pets around to keep Gila company. Until recently a temperamental Florida wild cat was chained to his study table. The wild cat is now-dead, but the table still retains many claw and tooth marks in his memory. Haliy Adder Quile Tame At present, the "baby of the family" is a little pug-nosed spreading; adder.

The adder is harmless and quite tame. It is willing to wriggle its mottled black and grey foot-long body up one's arm, or to snuggle cosily in one's pocket. The third pet is a six-foot gopher snake, who recently completed his annual skin shedding ordeal and is now glistening dark purple. This pet. too, is accustomed to being handled, see that muscular control." says Van Duyn.

as two feet of the gopher's tail coils around his wrist and the remaining four feet of snake undulates gracefully in midair. Upsides keeping a varied assortment of wihl life on hand as pets, Van Duyn also draws them and writes about, them. An article about his Gila, monster is appearing in the current edition of the Nature magazine. Van Duyn lias also painted numerous cover designs ami illustrations for the sporting journals. Teachers Open Session Friday (Continued from ri 1, Sec.

2) Men, will preside at the g-iieinl music discussion. In the primary department meeting. Miss Natalie Sterling- will be chairman. Speakers will be Mhs Frances Nippcrt. Miss Kuni--e Grant, Miss Hernice Mc.Mnllin, Miss Maty Nelson, Mrs.

Clara Walker HeM and Mis Mabel Buchanan. Mis Helen Nippert will be chairman of the Intermediate department Beettnfc. Speakers will include Miss Kathleen Plumb, Miss Eva ijui-mi. Mm. Ponald Henn, Mrs.

Eleanor Theil, Miss Clio Carter and Miss F.unlce Boulware. j'Vy jg- iii mm AMELIA HOPED TO BEDOCTOR World-Famous Aviatrix Had Planned on Career as Physician-Surgeon (Continued from Tnice 1, See. J) roll with such names as Adm. Byrd, Col. Lindbergh, Capt.

Amundsen, Sir Finest Shackleton and Dr. Hugo Kckner. Phe was the first woman to make a solo trans-Atlantic flight. "Purely Personal Gesture" Miss Karhart deseriljes that flight as a purely personal gesture. She also explains that the stories of her arrival in Ireland are greatly exaggerated and that she got great amusement from an Knglish column which quoted her as saying that she had a "fit of the dithers" on the ay over.

Miss Karhart flew at night because she preferred to land on the other side in the daytime and she the report that she always takes tomato juice, with her because she does not care for food while flying. She liked the success of her flight from a woman's standpoint. "I have no explained Miss Karhart. "That is the first question that Kuropean reporters always ask me. I do not curry a lucky charm; my greatest, faith in success lies in the instruments which mod ern flying encourages an aviator to know and depend on every time.

He can't count on what he thinks is right or on hunches: he must stick by his instruments in every case." Combines Career, Marriage Career and marriage have been successful with Miss Karhart who, in private life is Mrs. George Calmer i'utnam. Her publisher husband does not fly a plane himself, but he is her most constant passenger. Her mother, also, is alwajs ready to fly anywhere ith her air-minded, daughter. Miss Karhart takes great pains to correct tile impression that flyers are beings removed from the ordinary world.

She describes herself as a normal person, with average likes and dislikes. But she can't pass lightly over the distinction that she is generally considered the greatest woman's flyer In the country, and that she hud the nerve and the courage to carve a very definite niche for hers.lf in world affairs without the proverbial silver spoon in her mouth. Arrives In Airline Plane Miss Kaiimrt arrived here at 11 :0 o'clock yesterday morning in a National Airlines tri-motored plane, pi GET IN THE SWIM SPA POOL SOLARIUM OPEN DAILY Water heated to temperature of 80 degrees in pool. swi.mmim; i.im)ns p.v appointment DINE HAPPY DANCE IWINII HOURS iTrrrnr rrrrmstwn l' KINti PLANT: I ust I nil Si-minnle Itriilu 10c TODAY AND THI KSIlAV TWO FEAT'S CARTOON NOVELTY I '1' "Vt i tiirc i- ri. V' 'hi I li i I iW J' Tim oianHKPiiipnt unhptlUUIc ll I I II! Vv1 rTommeniU thin onr of the I Tom Brown Anita Louise 'Bachelor of Arts" 2 with with StMiln Eftrhit In Exfillint I nmrdy-Rnmiinrr.

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