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TWO TIMES-MIRROR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1935 WARREN, PA. iML SLEDS Fleetwlng $3.25 $2.75 Snow Shovels $1.00 Scrapers $1.25 SPO.CTS- Daisy Air Rifles Single Shot 500 Shot $1.50 Buzz Barton Buck Red Top 5c SKIS Northland 5-ft, 6-ft 7-ft Ski ft. size ft. ft. size 25c $300,000 BLAZE AT JAMESTOWN FRIDAY NIGHT iETTER MOVIES CORYDON ICE CORBE BREAKS; HIGHWAY 159 IS INUNOATEO Fire Which is First Discovered in the Basement of Wade Store Threatens Entire Block On East Side of Main Street Near Third TIMES TOPICS WARREN OFFERS AID A.

member of the Better Movies immittee of Warren has kindly iitten the following for readers ithe Times-Mlrror: iVith the national interest in Legion of Decency, it is timely note the work that the Warren Movies Committee does in ting in touch with up-to-the- lute reviews of films e. The sources of the local rec- orhraendations are country-wide, and all are summarized for each printed in the Times-Mirror by the Better Movies Committee. For instance, the fine picture, Little has been rpviewed by nine unbiased boards of review and a concensus of opinions taken from thoto nine statements for the recommendation or review column toniglit. To remind you of the people who are really finding out about the pictures for you weekly, the following samples from reviews published by pre-view committees throughout America on Little are given: International Federation of CatihoUc Alumnae list Little Minister" under the heading. Suitable for Famify Night as The Magazine Weekly Movie Guide recommends it as for Adults and instructively entertaining for young The California Congress of Parents and Teachers says: direction, delightful for adults and splendid for young The Daughters of the American Revolution; production is artistic, entertaining and appeal- Llineral Federation of Clubs: director is deserving of very high praise; in this picture he has given us a rare piece of National Council of Jewish Women: charming old story told with directness and simplicity, having a perfect cast, beautiful and sympathetic direction and lovely National Society of New England Women: member of the cast presents a clear-cut, vivid personality which makes the old I tale, so popular in its earlier dec- ade, live again for us with its pristine University Club, Los Angeles branch: there is a qufility of humanness about it which will find the hearts of the audience, and a gentle humor of the kind that makes the whole world The breaking of the ice gorge at Corydon, mention of which was made in a dispatch in issue, is further described by the Bradford Era as follows: Not trustmg Nature to relieve gently the mighty ice jam in the Allegheny river narrows at Tracy, residents of Corydon and vicinity late yesterday were preparing for any emergency.

A sudden thaw accompanied by rain will spell plenty of trouble for many lowland dwellers the form of a flood posibly approaching the memorable proportions of the inundation 15 years ago, according to word received by Harry G. Garvin, manager of the McKean County Motor club. Mr. Garvin kept posted on road conditions all day yesterday. On the other hand, Mr.

Garvin continued, looking on the brighter side fur riverside residents and motorists, if continued cold delays a breakup of the jam, which was formed by a sudden thaw at 4:30 p. m. Thursday, a gradual melting of the ice may permit it to go out without appreciable damage. Yesterday evening the condition of the imperiled road was said to be about the same as at midnight Thursday and motorists were permitted to drive through on Route 159 from Cornplanter to Corydon at their own risks. They were advised to drive slowly in order to ments, avoid stalling their engines as Jamestown police department and Jamestown, Jan.

estimated at $300,000 was caused by a fire which started in the basement of Wade shoe store, 212 North Main street, at 6:20 last evening and threatened the entire block on the east side of Main street, between East Second and East Third streets. The fire rageil uncontrolled for three houis, as every fireman here, as well as the Celoron and Lakewood fire depart- every policeman of the WORKERS TO MEET The Furniture Industrial Union, local post No. 106, will hold a business meeting Monday night at 7:30 at the S. B. of A.

hall. At eight there will be an open meeting for all furniture workers. A large attendance is anticipated. P. S.

C. HEARING The Public Service Commission announces a hearing to be held in the court house here January 9th, concerning a local trucking firm which is alleged to have been operating motor vehicles as common carriers for the transportation of personal property without first having obtained a certificate of public convenience. SOCIAL SCIENCE The January meeting of the Social Science Section will be held at the Philomel Club this evennig, promptly at eight The paper of the evening will be given by Dr. H. R.

Robertson on the subject, and Hosts for this meeting are Allison D. Wade, Henry O. Walker, J. H. West, E.

Wetmore and Rev. E. P. Wroth. they drove through water running- board high.

In failing to observe this precaution, several drivers stalled their motors yesterday and were obliged to summon help to get them out. In two places between Tracy, known also as Cornplanter Junction, and Corydon, the road flooding was serious. At the time the torrent overflowed Thursday afternoon, It reached heights of five feet. From as far south as Warren up to Corydon, the graceful bends of the Allegheny are transformed the Jamestown American Legion emergency squad were called into action. TRUCK OWNERS MEETING All Warren County truck owners are urged to attend a special meeting that will be held Tuesday evening, Jan.

8, in the new court room Fire Chief Douglas G. Kropf, of the court house at 8 Mr. Warren, came to Jamestown early field representative of the in the evening and upon arriving Pennsylvania Motor Truck Associ- here sent word to Warren for the floodlights and generator of the Warren department. This apparatus was brought to Jamestown by Ralph Dalrymple and Edward Springer. Fpur buildings bore the brunt of the damage, which consisted of fire, water and smoke.

The most serious was to the building and ation for the Northwestern Region, will be the speaker. There are some very important facts about the new legislature and new taxes that Mr. Zaner will talk about. into foreboding crooks of jammed- i contents of Uie Wade store, which together, piled-up, creaking ice. was completely gutted throughout Above Corydon the ice is still en-i its three floors.

The fire swept abled to flow with the current of i into the Iverson Scharf store the swollen waters. building and to the north it broke Two state police teletype mes -1 through into the A. D. Johnson sages sent out yesterday statedbuilding and the Clara E. Living- Route 59, a part of which is theUton property, housing the Bradford-Warren road, was closed, clothing Company, the Hollywood whereas the highway to which.

Beauty Parlor and the Marcus motorists were barred for a while apparel store, all of which was Route 159, the Complanter- Corydon stretch. Mr. Garvin reported most other roads of the county were fair, with many bare spots and occasional hazardous icy portions. BETTER MOVIES REVIEWS COASTING ACCIDENTS Many of the papers ariiving at the exchange desk of the Times- Mirror are carrying stories of coastmg accidents, emphasizing the that scores of children icing in Warren almost daily. parents should caution chil- in regard to the danger of ng on the hillside streets of trough.

'ANCE TONIGHT at BEER GARDEN Entertainment by The Rhythm Club Orchestra Try Oscar's Tasty Fish and Other Lunches BEER AND ALE ON TAP LIQUORS The Outing Club Presenta Ralph Shaw, M. C. The Boy with the Educated Feet Direct from Ilollj'wood The Better Movies Committee of Warren has released the following reviews of pictures to be shown at the Library Theatre January 6th through 12th: please note that the excellent is among them. miss it. Sunday and Monday: Little This R.

K. O. production features Katherine Hepburn, John Beal, and Beryl Mercer. With a fine Scotch flavor, against the beautifully photographed setting of the little village in Thrums, in the Scotland of 1840, the whimsical characters of romance step forth. Dramatic conflict in the heart of the young clergyman who gives his love regardless of consequences and the stem displeasure of the elders of Auld Licht Church, to the gay gipsy.

Babbie. The intertwining by plays, the problems of the poor weavers, and the happy ending are here, all true to form, and charmingly enacted. The picture is an excellent one for adults and young people and possibly a bit mature for children. Tuesday and Wednesday: Am a Warner production with Mary Astor and Ricardo Cortez. This is smartly developed mystery melodrama dealing with the stealing and the protection of high- priced diamonds.

A siiavely clever gentleman is the master-mind of a band of jewel thieves who are trapped by a young woman detective. Swift moving, full of suspense and surprises, with a neat and entirely unexpected climax. Adults. a will also be shown Tuesday and Wednesday. This Paramount production featuring W.

C. Fields, is nonsensical slapstick, like a comic strip in a newspaper, concerning an ineffectual, henpecked husband of a family who stubbornly stakes an inherit- i ance on a mythical orange grove in California. Chance alone protects him from the result of his lack of business acumen. Much of the hu- i mor depends on the shrewdish com- I ments of the wife and her hus- band's evasive reaction. The plc- I ture will not strain intellig- ence, but may offer an re; laxation.

Matter of taste for adults and young people, Thursday and Friday; in R. K. O. A young immigrant, illegally coming into America, the land of encounters difficulties and adventures in the solution of his prob- lems, with resultant happiness. A delightful story with a theme, beautfully treated and further enriched by the spontaneous charm of Francis Lederer.

This unassuming little story is genuinely dramatic because it deals with people who seem real and whose problems are real, too. A picture you will enjoy, this film is recommended for the family. Saturday: Warner Brothers. Featuring Irene Dunne, Ned Sparks, Hugh Herbert. In keeping with the mood of the favorite old of yesterday and the quaint modes and manners of the days of The Spanish War, this musical production moves charmingly through a series of episodes which take a girl from her ample care to the heights of the concert stage.

The melodies and ballets are quite captivating, the comedy is spontaneous, and the settings lovely. Well acted and directed. Recommended for the family. were badly damaged. Water and smoke danaged the stock of the Printz Clothing Company and the Lester shoe store.

Water seeped into the basement of the Lundquist clothing store basement and the Bank of Jamestown. The temperature was below freezing and firemen and everything else, except the flames, were quickly covered with a coating of ice that hampered the work of the fire-fighters. They fought against odds when they attempted to raise ladders on the insecure and treacherous footing. The losses as estimated last night are as follows: Wade Shoe Building, fixtures and stock, total, $125,000. Covered by insurance.

Marcus and fixtures, $50,000. Partly covered by insurance. Iverson Scharf Clothing Company-Stock estimated at $25,000, damage unknown. Beheved covered by insurance. Brooks Clothing fixtures, $7,500.

Believed partially covered by insurance. Hollywood Beauty Shop, over Brooks clothing Not covered by insurance. Kayner Millinery Shop, in Wade Shoe loss to stock. Not covered by insurance. Whitley Building, occupied by Iverson Scharf Clothing Com- issued in excess yesterday by Clerk of $12,000, but damage not esti- Court Ben Kinnear to John TIMES TOPICS MARRIAGE LICENSE A marriage license was Davies, of Johnsonburg, and Rosa L.

Hinkley, of Sheffield. SCHOOL RESUMES Warren borough schools will resume sessions Monday morning after two weeks vacation during the holiday period. The first semester will close on January 24 and the second semester w'ill begin on Monday, January 28. THREE IN POLICE COURT Three offenders picked up during the night faced Burgess W. Steber in police court this morning.

Two were charge with being Intoxicated and another with disorderly conduct. All paid stiff fines assessed against them. TONIGHT DANCE EVERY EVENING to the Music of Orrie Orch. Next Attraction The Rullette Sisters FIRE CALLS Two fire calls were answered yesterday by the Warren department. At 5:40 p.

m. they went to the residence of H. W. 1501 Pennsylvania avenue, east, to tinguish a roof fire. There was only small damage caused by this blaze.

At 8:15 last evening they were called to the home of W. M. Schellhammer, 620 Henry street, to extinguish a chimney fire. Kinzua Coal after being closed for repairs, are again open for business. Leave orders for coal Mrs.

Julia Johnson, 1608 Pa. E. Phone 1367-J or mail orders to Kinzua Coal Co. Kinzua, Pa. BAN ON II.LEtiAL P.4RKING Chief of Police George Haehn this morning issued a "warning thar the practice of motorists driving cars over curbs and parking them with the front wheels between the curb and sidewalk must cease.

Accumulations of snow and ice along gutters makes it possible to drive machines over the curbs. The police department has been instructed to tag cars parked in that manner, and the ownei-s if they persist ignoring the warning 'will be called upon to pay fines. to the Outlpg Club for a liood time every evening Cover 1 harge 25c per person i Special Noonday Lunch Served from 12 to 2 Come to the OUTING CLUB Special CHICKEN FRICASSEE Home-made Biscuits, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Carrots, Roll and Butter 25c mated. Fire got into rear of building and water soaked it throughout. Printz Clothing Company, 208 North Main estimated damage by smoke and water to extensive clothing stock.

Believed covered by insurance. Broadhead Realty Corporation damage not estimated. Building assessed in excess of $20,000. Bank of Jamestown- Possible damage by water; could not be estimated. Lundquist Clothing in basement; damage not estimated.

Clara E. Livingston Building, 216 North Main street, housing Marcus assessed in excess of no estimate obtainable of damage. BREAK IN COLD FORECAST While the mercury again slipped downward close to the zero mark in several sections of the county last night, relief from the present cold snap appeared to be in store for residents today and tomorrow. Fair and warmer weather was the forecast in western Pennsylvania today. For Sunday the prediction is cloudy and warmer, probably followed by rain.

TODAY ONLY On the Stage SOMETHING DIFFERENT That Nationally Famous 10- piece Hillbilly All String Band The Blue Ridge Mountaineers STAGE SHOW AMUSEMENTS MONOXIDE GAS DEATH A motor running in a closed garage is believed to have been the cause of the death of Frank W. Silcock, 69-year old Bradford greenhouse proprietor, yesterday morning about 11:30 He was found by his son, slumped over the rear bumper of the machine, and it was believed that he was changing his registration plates preparatory to taking his wife for a drive. The body will be taken to Newburg, N. tomorrow for funeral services and burial. MAJOR ADAMS TO TALK Major Lynn G.

Adams, superintendent of the Pennsylvania State Police, will be speaker at the North Warren Civic Club at the Presbyterian church, North Warren, Monday night at 8 The public is cordially invited. No admission will be charged. It Is suggested that those planning to attend should go early in order to secure a seat. For the information of members of the club those in charge state that the business meeting will start at seven instead of eight. WHOOPEE COMES LATE Holiday whoopee came a trifle high for four Ludlow celebrators.

Summoned to the rooming house of Gust Mangen, Tannery street, Ludlow', on Friday evening, state police took into custody John Arvidson, 61, Albert Larson, 56, Albert Stampfl, 46, and Joe Portho, 47, on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. At a hearing before Justice of the Peace Emile Stenger at Kane Saturday the men pleaded guilty and were fined $5 and $3.75 costs each. They were released upon payment. Corporal Eugene Stacey and Private Charles Mullen of the Kane sub-station made the arrests. Katharine Hepburn In Uttle Opens Sun.

Eva At Library Theatre Katharine Hepburn in i Little by Sir James M. Barrie! I The outstanding young! star, in the most famous and popu- lar romance ever penned by the great Scottish author! This brilliant combination of names and talents brings one of the most vivid and colorful love stories ever written to the screen. Little gives Miss Hepburn another great character that is beloved by millions all over the world. Nothing has been spared in the effort to make "The Little an unforgettable experience In entertainment. Miss Hepburn and Beal play the immortal romance, first performed in the theatre by Maude Adams and the late Robert Edeson, against the background of the tiny Scotch village of Thrums, and the loves and hates, joys and sorrows and laughter form a colorful and thrilling plot for the story.

iOUNGSVILLE Theatre Offering TO ESTABLISH FEVER THERAPY CLINICS IN WEST W'. Clark, who is now in California, reports that arrangements have been completed with Byron L. Groves, well known Los Angeles business man, and H. Case, M. at Santa Monica, for the formation of a western division of the Electrical Research Laboratories, whereby it is planned to lease the Clark Hyperpyrexator and the Clark method of controlled electro-fever, to a selected number of physicians on the coast who will specialize in fever therapy.

The laboratories will use the radio in educational talks to the public, explaining the possibilities of this method of treating disease, and those writing the station will be referred to the nearest Clark clinic. The machines and equipment for these clinics will be made at the local plant. This western plant will be used as an example for the establishment of other clinics in the east. Mr, Clark is expected to return to Warren about January 10 SHOPPERS THESE days read all the advertisements and profit thereby NO SUCCESSOR YET Says an Erie dispatch: No successor has been chosen for Superintendent of Schools John C. Diehl, who will retire at the end of the present term.

Literally hundreds of persons from all parts of the east have applied for the position besides the numerous local schoolmen who believe themselves eligible for the position. That is the situation as it now stands with both factions of the board of education, charged by law with the selection of a new superintendent, claiming that the matter has not even been discussed. Although they declined to be quoted, members of both blocs on the board discussed the situation freely as they said that they faced one of the most difficult tasks of their official careers. Here is a great show for all the family showing the last times tonight Stuart Irwin in the uproarious comedy plus John Wayne in Star plus chapter one of Lost a serial starring Clyde Beatty, greatest animal trainer with the greatest collection of wild animals ever collected for a motion picture. Opening a three day engagement tomorrow with the show continuous on that day from two-thirty is one of the greatest amusement bargains Youngsville has ever offered, First we have The Wampas Baby Stars with William Haines, Judith Allen, John Mlljan, Joseph Cawthorn Shaw and Lee, Vince Barnett and Franklin Pangborn in and The music for this picture chock full of new songs and beautiful girls, is furnished by Ted Fio Rite and his orchestra, A picture with these stars just be anything but great.

Then for good measure is presented the tale of a little girl who was so innocent she walked off her boy friend starring Jean Muir, George Brent and Vera Teasdale, Wednesday and Thursday bring.s the picture long awaited White starring Loretta Young and John Boles. Here is a tale of student the girl nobody knows. You've never seen a nicture like it. On the same bill is Will Rogers in Ireland. Vince Barnett in and a new cartoon, Friday and Saturday is offered another donhle ferture bill with anneal to tho whole family, Joe E.

Brown in Bike and Tom Tyler in tale of the West IMMORTAL AS'A STQR 11 epburn IN MMiS M. BARRIE'S IMMORTAL. inisrtR II with John Beal and Other Noted UTOPIAN THEATRE SHEFFIELD, EVERY TODAY SATURDAY AT P. M. FRED ASTAIRE ALICE BRADY GINGER ROGERS EDW.4RD HORTON GAY Ten Times as Gorgeous On the Screen.

With Four Big Song See Them. Dance Marvelous SHORTS POP GOES YOUR HEART MOVIETONE NEWS COMING Plain carpeting is best. We have a complete color line. The quality is fine and inexpensive. GEO.

L. FOLKMAN SONS, INC. JANUARY SPECIAL! Starting January 2 and ending January 19, we will Dry Clean and Carefully Press Any 0 Plain Garment HEAVY OVERCOATS AND FUR-TRIMMED COATS ADVANCE DRY C.LEANERS 324 Liberty St. Opposite New Po-t Office Also is presented County and a host a new Betty Boop cartoon. other great photoplays, at a Youngsville soon brings you price within the reach of all with in the Will Rogers in perfect sound and projection.

WARREN DOMINANT THEATRE YOUNGSVILLE If a Good Picture, See It Here for Less Sunday-Monday-T uesday Continuous Sunday from 2:30 P.M. Exclusive Warren County Showing ADDED got to be GOOD to win a husband this season and this little girl was SO innocent she walked off with her boy without even knowing it! Desirable Jean Muir George Brent Vera Teasdale I.

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