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4 5,1945 Cfce ajafctrttielfc Calttornfan SHARING MAE SAUNDERS Edwin Maxwell, Hollywood feature player who directed the original stage production of "The Jazz Singer" and who appeared cently in the production "Wilson" In the role of William Jennings Bryan, believes he represents the clSfl of actors who work hard at their art but don't got top billing. had the satisfaction of seeing name in bright lights on Broadway when he starred in Karl "The Lady of. the Lamp," but motion picture marquees httven't yet so honored him. A native of Dublin, he came to New Tork with a thick li-teh brogue. He is now master of perfect English, is a stickler for enunciation, hut admits when he pets tired an Irish burr sprouts on his speech.

He came up by devious routes to become a star of the original New York. Theater Guild, working with John Ferguson. He has played 500 parts in the legiti- nmte theater and directed at least productions. Compensation for playing smaller roles Jn motion pictures is the stack of fan mail that comes in daily. "It makes you feel good that people are interested in your work," says the- actor.

"Some of the letters written by the erudite, but they are sincere and honest. Some give you a pat on the back and others five suggestions about your acting." He has even received one pro- of marriage from a 17-yoar- old English girl. He had to write his regrets at being already taken. His wife is a Hollywood dramatic coach. In addition to the role In "Wilson," Maxwell's recent cinematic Edwin Maxwell appearance have included the "meanie" in "A Great Moment." roles in "The Great John L.

Sullivan," "Behind Prison Walls" and "Holy Matrimony." The theater is, however, the real love of actor, who likes directing even better than acting. He associated with Al Woods, Al Lewis, William Harris and other noted producers. flreat acting is possible on the screen and the actor who thinks continually is more forceful than Ihot-e who "get vacant eyed before the camera," lie said. He brlioves that the camera is capable of photographing thought. lie was visiting horn this week pn route to Santa Barbara.

Parenthood Training Aids Youth Problem "Best preventive for juvenile delinquency is sound training for intelligent parenthood," according to Dr. Lydia Sicher, psychiatrist, who Upoke Friday night- before members and guests of the Kern County Men- tal'Hygiene Society. Doctor Slchcr's lecture, "The lationship Between Adults and Children," was the last in a series of eight presented during the year at the Kern General Hospital auditorium. Since adequate education in parenthood has never, in Doctor Sloh- er's opinion, been offered, parents should not be made the scapegoats in society's effort' j.Q fix the blame tor juvenile "Until such training: In parenthood is sajd Dr. Sicher, will of ents to each other, and to the school, of the courts to the school and back to the State Search Begins for Women Fugitives State-wide search today for two women who'eseiifjfcflt early Thursday morning from State Institution lor Women at Tehachapi, sheriff's office reports.

One of the women was Identified Delia Wallace, 24, known in Los Angeles as of the taxi band- and was sentenced in December to five years to life on two robbery counts. The other, Mrs. Constance Uenncr, 36, was serving two to five for escape and forgery. Mrs. Renner once attempted sui- 'cide In Los Angeles county juil while 'ft cellmate of Mrs.

Louise Peete. Mrs. Peete, now on trial for murder in toa Angeles, is credited with saving Mrs. Rentier's life. RECORDS Stock Latest Popular and Classical RflOlDS 6 HPPUHNCiS FOX THCATftE BLOB.

TaltlMI 2111 Strtat Kidnap Gang Suspect Held in Kern Jail A suspected member of a Filipino gang which kidnaped 17-year-old Ruby Alvarado from her home at Jack Rabbit Camp last December was arrested Friday by the Los Angeles sheriff's office and returned to Kern county late Friday night by Deputy Sheriff Ernmclt Smith, sheriff's reports state. The accused man gave his name as Bcrtalone Ricom-si, 45. He faces charges of kidnaping and of conspiracy to kidnap. Two other members of the gang, Emeterio Rocero, 44, and Golacio R. Ronato, 32, are now serving sentences In San Quentin after being convicted of kidaping in a jury trial In February.

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A complete 1 icufde in plan- nine wardrobe needfl for nil Die family, For this pattern, mtni to In col tin with vour Hdnrem. tern number and to Tht Baktrtfttlil Todnu't 109 Mission Slrtet Son Frniieiaca Announcing the Opening of WALTER MAY GIFTS Tuesday, May 8 509 Center Street TAFT Public Concert Set to Week Federotion President Wilt Be Guest Speaker Concert program scheduled Monday, nljfht at Bakersfield Woman's Club us the local salute to National Music Week was announced today. Mrs. Frederick 3. Coulter, president of the California Federation of Music Clubs, will he guest speaker.

The program is open to the public. Opening number of the concert will bo Are These" ((Sir John Stalner), sung- by First ChrUUnn Church choir, directed by Kenneth Metcalf with Mrs. Evelyn Butcher, pianist. Second election will be "Swiss Echo SOUK" (Eckerl), "The Twilight Hour" (Penn), with Darlene Kelly, and Mrs. William Bradley at the piano, Miss Kelly is a pupil of Mrs.

Florence Drake A women's quartet will then sing "The lord's Prayer" (Malotte), with Nowllng, Olenna Black, Frances and I'erle Wilson as the singers, Mrs. Butcher as the accompanist. Miss Doris Davis, pianist, a pupil of Mrs. Ethel Bacon McManus, will offer "Capricclo" (Mendelssohn) and "Etude do Concert" (Liszt). Finale of the program will be "Seraphic Song" (Rubensteln) to be sung by the Borror chorus with Mrs.

Kay Borror as the director. The so- losists will include Mrs. Clarence Mossman, contralto; Mrs. Dorothy Keniston, violinist, and Mrs. Joseph Woolridge, pianist.

German Prisoners Caught After Escape Two prisoners. Bernhnrcl fbelfi and Ilk-hard Kurx, who escaped from the Shatter prisoner of war camp Tuesday night, were captured Thursday morning 1 by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents 3 miles south of Minter Field, Richard HooiJ, special investigator from Angeles, announced today. Walter May Opens New Novelty Store in To ft Walter May, who came here two years ago to establish the firm of Walter May Gifts at 1908 Chester avenue, today announced the opening of a similar store Tuesday at 509 Center street, Taft. also to be known as Walter May Gifts. Mr.

May deals exclusively in costume jewelry and novelties, specializing in Indian charms and silver jewelry. FREE CONCERT FELLOWS, May free concert, sponsored by the Midway School district, was given in the school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon for the students by Miss Laura Jean Js'ast of San Francisco. Miss Hale Earns Honor at U.S.C. Miss Roberta Hale, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. R. Hale, 2400 Alturus Drive, was elected publicity chairman of Eta chapter, Xeta Phi Eta, national professional speech arts fraternity for women at the University of Southern California recently. Miss Hale attended East Bakersfield High School where she won the Thespian Club's inspirational award during her junior year while serving- as president, of the Thespian Club. She also attended Bakersfteld Junior College and was active in the players, appearing In several local shows.

Miss Hale Is also affiliated with the Rho chapter of Phrateres, National Women's Service Organization, and is active in Newman Club, Red Cross, V. W. C. A. and canteen work at U.

S. C. Ethyl Harris, formerly of this city, has been named pin-up girl of 17 British soldiers. The soldiers found a photograph of Miss Harris in a village in Holland, the picture being lost by Sergeant Kenneth Oliver, now miss- Ins action. British Soldiers Name Miss Harris Miss Ethyl Harris of Oakdale, formerly of Bakersfield, has been chosen a pin-up girl by 17 British soldiers.

The British soldiers found a photograph of Miss Harris when they took over a village in Holland, the picture belonging to Sergeant Kenneth CUIver of Hakersfielil, who had lost the picture along with other personal belongings while trying to get out of Uollanii. Sergeant Oliver is missing in action. The pretty miss received, letter from the British soldiers written by Dennis Clarke and signed by the others. Copt. Gidley Promoted to Major's Rank in China Promotion of Captain Joseph L.

Gidley to the rank of major has been announced by Major-General R. B. McClure, commanding general of the Chinese Combat Command. Ala'jor- Gidley, who is serving as a veterinary officer with an American liaison unit of the Chinese Combat Command, arrived in China in October, .1943, and joined the American military mission which trained, equipped and supplied the Chinese Expeditionary Force in its successful Salween offensive to drive the Japs from southwestern Yimnan province. Major Gidley is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Nicholas Gidley of Bakersfield. His wife resides at present with Major Gidley's parents. Re-Elect Mrs. Austin Dramatics Club Leader Golden Leaf Dramatics Club met recently at the home of Mrs.

M. L. Lewis, Twenty-first street, at which time Mrs. E. X.

Austin was reelected as president for the ensuing four-year term. Also re-elected were Mrs. Hazel Johnson, business manager; Mrs. E. Evans, vice-president; Mrs.

Clara James and Mrs. Ella Austin, treasurers: Mrs. L. Estes, chaplain; Mrs. Georgia Ann Jackson, secretary; Mrs.

H. A. Green, assistant secretary; Mrs. Genevieve Johnson, makeup chairman and Mrs. Ida M.

Stafford, publicity chairman. Alta Vista Circle Plans Tea Monday Mrs. Thomas L. Nelson, 1802 Alta Vista Drive, will open her home Monday afternoon at 1:30 for a tea. All members of Alta Vista Circle and interested persons are Invited.

Saturday Night, May 5 THE SOUTHLANDERS "Thf Bind With Stmttbinf Danei Abtut" Hollywood's Newest Sensation for Your Listening and Dancing Pleasure DANCE AT THE TROPICAL INN GREENFIELD FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY and MONDAY NIGHTS BEST IN FOOD, MUSIC AND DRINKS Autnr Wchb inri Harry PrUMy the Bar PrIMr the Shop Big Victory Dance Saturday Night, May 5 Wcstera Swtaf Music by HAPPY STEEL and Hii SLAPHAPPY COW HANDS WANDA 8TEOAL, VOCALIST, Here fur nil Affor ft Triumphant Hollywood Stay EL PATIO PAVILION FuaiaUa Ceatcr Aaariwioa Me, Tax Patriotic Work Is Furtheredjty Unit Two Visit San Fernando Hospital to Take Gifts Patriotic activities of various kinds btilsied Frank S. Reynolds Unit, American Legion auxiliary, Thursday night at Legion hall. In connection with a tradition the vice-president conducted the' session, Mrs. IT. C.

McCain presiding in the place of Mrs. Roy Nisbett. The unit voted to co-operate with Ray Buritm in of the service center for returning veterans. Airs. Garvln Montgomery, co-operative sales chairman, and Mrs.

Jack Harris, child welfare chairman, visited San Fernando Hospital. They took gifts to the unit's two "adopted" patients. Mickey Hodles, a nurse of World War and Ohie, Gordon. Those from the auxiliary who aided Wednesday at clothing drive headquarters were Mesdames Yera Slaughter, chairman: Roy Nisbett, George Dixon, Marvin Anglin and Henry Powell. FRATERNAL Blue Bird Camp Blue Bird Camp Xo.

8208, Royal Neighbors of America, will meet fn Knights of Pythias hall, 604 Lake street, Monday at 8 p. m. Miss Margaret Damltz will preside. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Ella Brown assisted by Mrs.

Melvin Me- Cloy. Sei'iirity Lodge Security Lodge No. 5S1, F. A. will convene Monday at p.

m. in the Masonic temple. A dtn- ner will be served at p. m. S.

R. Bauman, master, will preside. To Meet Monday Bukersflcld Chapter No. 1-5, Order of Eastern will meet in the Masonic temple Monday evening for class initiation. Mrs.

Albert Stankey, worthy matron, and Roy Copp, worthy patron, will preside. Visiting members are invited. U. A. V.

Auxiliary Election of officers will be held when the auxiliary of Bern hard M. Munzer Chapter No. -0, Disabled American Veterans, meets Monday at 8 p. m. in Memorial hall.

A full attendance is urged. Mrs. Ella E. Koehn, commander, will preside. Refreshments will be served.

A. A. U. W. Sections Meeting Next Week Two section meetings are scheduled Cor this week by Bakersfield chapter, American Association of University Women.

The first will be Monday at 7:30 p. in. when the combined education, international relations and social studies groups convene at the home of Mrs. E. S.

Pickett. L'Olt Brundage Lane. The topic "Implications and Decisions of the San Francisco Conference" will be presented by Robert -C. Young and Guy Jaggard. Miss Valcntina Valena will preside.

Book section members, meeting Tuesday at 8 p. m. at the home of the vice-chairman, Mrs. Alfred Ames, 2929 Twenty-first street, will hear Mrs. Else Richards discuss the works of Stephen Vincent Benet and Mrs.

will present thumb-nail, sketche's of current books. Miss McLain to Be Concert Soloist Featured as a solo violinist In Occidental College home concerts by the men and women's glee clubs Friday and Saturday, May 11 and will be Miss Maxlne Claire Me- Lain, the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. McLain, Sunset.

Miss McLain will he accompanied by Miss Beverly Norton, pianist. A graduate of Bakersfield High School, Miss McLain a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, national honorary music fraternity, and sings in the college women's glee club. Council Expecting Officer June 5 Pocahontas Announces Sole at Druids Hall Shortly Lackawanna Council No. 154, DC Mrs. Orin Dale was named chairman for the banquet to be held in honor of Mfs.

Ruby Rogers, past Pocahontas, on June 5. Mrs. was also named on the state pub licity committee. Mrs, Anne TolO' me! was crowned queen of May and given a seat of honor for the eve ning. A report on the rehabilitation fund being sponsored by the great council of California was reported on by Mrs.

Finn. Mrs. Harold Broome, escort team captain, announced prac tices for May 15 and May 22. A Mother's Day program is being planned for Tuesday at 8 p. m.

in Druids hall. Past Pocahontas night will be celc bratcd on May 15 with past officers conducting the meeting. Following the session refreshments were served at beautifully decorated tables. The cnterpiece was a May pole with paper in paste! colors. Mrs.

Arlella Coffman wns assisted by Mesdames Anne Gill, Elizabeth Tib- belts, Ruth ilcLain and Katherine Hayes. 15-YeaMJIdGri Drowns in Reservoir A 15-year-old girl was drowned Friday afternoon when she became exhausted while swimming in a res ervoir on a family ranch 6 miles north of Bakersfield, coroner's reports state. The victim, Margaret Smith, daughter of Mrs. Lena Smith of the Mettler ranch, just north of Seventh Standard Road and mile east of Highway 99. had been swimming with a group of friends.

She became exhausted and panic- stricken, reports state. After her body had been recovered by her com panions, C. Parker, 16; Dorris Smith, a sister, and J. T. Owens, a nephew, she was taken to Kern Gen eral Hospital where she was pro nounced dead on arrival.

Body is at Doughty-Calhoun- O'Meara Mortuary, NOMINATION OP OFFICERS FKLLOAVS, May will be nomination of officers at a regular meeting of Samaritan Rebekah lodge of Fellows on Tuesday evening, May 8, when the members meet In I. O. O. F. hall w.ith Mrs.

Mary Fair as noble the session. Dancing 8 to 12 BAKERSFIELD Avinat Bahrain Tuesday May8 Prom Naw York's Famous Rainbow You'll Liko His rino Danca Music DANCE Where Friends Moot M. K. (Buster) IVANS With His VICTORY DANCE ORCHESTRA Every Saturday Night UNION AVENUE BALLROOM Modern and Old.Time Saturday Night. Admiaeion Me Plus Tax.

Oaneing at 1:30 Dance Every Saturday Might BEARDSUY DANCE PAVILION "Wfcara Tttey AH tar Fun" Beardsley Dance Orchestra CIOAMTTI SPOT muss Admiaslaa SOe, Plus Tax Da-wlna Starts Stat To Attend Opening of Youth Center Porticipoting in Events at New Recreotion Center Members of East Bakerafleld High School orchestra will attend the opening of the youth center tonight, after banqueting in the tower room of Bakersfield Inn at 7 p. m. Banquet details have been worked out by officers of the orchestra. Special guest will be Mrs. Justin Burston.

Orchestra members who will attend are Misses Winifred Anglen, Irene Balasls, Arils Barnes, Hortencla Jackie Brown, Thelma Curnow, Marilyn Hanna, Ruth Jelletich, Norma Kerker, Betty Kriesle, Shirley McClure, Evelyn Rodriquez, Sandra Schmidt, Buryl Vance, Marilyn Wise, Edith Thompson. The boys include Stanley Cramer, Richard Francisco, George Oiboni, Don Kellner, Henry Lorenz, fJilbert Xavarro, James Baker, James White and Mickey Sarad. are Miss Anntroinette Mathias, librarian; Miss Balasis, representative to the board of.com- missioners; Don Kellner, equipment manager; Miss Jackie Brown, publicity manager; Miss Ruth Jelletich, personnel manager, and James White, student conductor. Justin Burston is the faculty con' ductor of the orchestra. Inter-Church Parley Is Set for Monday A meeting of "Inter-Church Conference" will be held Monday evening, 7:30 o'clock, at First Presbyterian Church, The exploratory committee, appointed by the Ministerial- Association, will bring its report.

A tentative constitution 'will be presented. Members will present the constitution to their respective churches jftir adoption. The purpose of the conference is to acquaint the groups represented with the workings of the Northern California Council of Churches, with the hope that Bakersfield may soon become a part of the council. CLOTHING DRIVE TOTAL DELANO, May total of 14,200 pounds of good used clothing was Delano's contribution to the overseas clothing drive which closed April 30, according to an announcement by George Sullivan, salvage chairman. OILDALl Phon Last Today "TILL WE MKET AOAIN" "ALASKA" SUNDAY and MONDAY Sunday From 13:45 P.

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