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Los Angeles Evening Express from Los Angeles, California • 9

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Los Angeles, California
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PACE LOS ANGELES EVENING EXPRESS WEDNESDAY JULY 10931 i- Aelomilolommimionommolgonlinimmommimil01 RITES FOR FILM DIRECTOR HELD 'LET'S EXPAND' FORMER SCREEN STAR SUES MATE TELEGRAPH CHIEF NO PESSIMIST For the 7 1st Time POLICE SHOTS STOP SUSPECT IN DRUG RAID Katherine McDonald Holmes Seeks Divorce Wm Leigh Believes Expansion Will End Depression Private funeral services for William James Craft 44 were cenducted at 10 a today at the Gates Crane a Earl chapel 1724 Highland avenue Craft died yesterday from injuries sustained June 7 when his automobile ran over a cliff trio Temescal Canyon Pacific Palisades He was born in Toronto Canada and had been a director with Universal studios for years He is survived by his mother Mrs Annie Lindow of 4314 Hayworth avenue and two sisters Mrs Emelie Mae Nichols of Huntington Park and Mrs Nellie Haltin of Ventura AO Fugitive Critically Wounded in Nar cotic Seizure' I 4 1 so 14 OFFERS American People Foods For the Fourth JUDGE ORDERS EX-WIFE PAID "One thing that is retarding the return to normal business conditions Is the overabundance of pessimism" Bo commented William Leigh vice president of the International Telephone and Telegraph Company today The official who is making a Pacific Coast survey of the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company and International Telephone properties arrived at the Biltmore today with Brown his assistant "If everybody followed the example of the Postal Telegraph Compant" Mr Leigh declared "and expanded their business in the normal way this depression would quickly die The trouble is that everybody is holding back At that general conditions about the country are improving although there is much too much pessimism" Mr Leigh declared that in three years more than $25000000 has been spent in expansion of the Postal Telegraph property With both principals under medical care and maintaining silence mystery today cloaked the separate maintenance suit of Katherine McDonald Holmes famous screen beauty and Christian Holmes her millionaire husband Apparently more than domestic harmony was shattered during the events leading up to the suit But even the closest friends of the couple could only speculate on what led to the filing of the action in Ventura County yesterday by Mrs Holmes The wife is at the Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara with a fractured shoulder Mr Holmes is under the care of a physician and nurse at his home 1595 Valley road Montecito Mrs Holmes charged "extreme cruelty" and asked custody of her 18-months-old daughter The former actress known ts the most beautiful American screen actress in the days of the silent film married the millionaire in April 1928 Lloyd Hamilton Given Alimony Cell Warning 19 31 sees the small nation one of the greatest I -7 2 I and favored known and 1776 Heralded the birth oF small independent nation--the United States Saw the stablshment oF a small incitnendent A most ever 19 31 sus that same small store multiplied by the thousands until it has become th greatest retail business in the world Shot by police as he made a darfrig attempt to escape after arrest on a narcotics charge last night Arrilia alias Arcola today was in a critical condition at San Pedro General Hospital Officers Dillard and Carnelison investigating a report that narcotics were being sold at 327 Ancon street found Johnny Moreno and another man at that address Hypodermic needles and five and a half "bindles" of morphine were discovered hidden be- neath a rug in a bedroom according to the officers MARES ESCAPE DASH As the policemen continued their search of the dwelling assertedly dashed through the kitchen 6 door and ran to a vacant lot across the street After ordering him to halt and firing a shot over the fleeing man's head Officer Cornelison shot him through th) left thigh Leaving a trail of blood continued his flight down the Pacific Electric tracks weaving through aide-tracked cars as the officers fired repeatedly Three hundred yards from the Ancon street address another bullet from Officer Cornelison's gun took effect piercing the man's left shoulder He slumped to the ground 1859 William Leigh vice president of the International Telephone and Telegraph Company on tour here declared today that there is too much pessimism and that all we need to do to get over the financial depression is to expand Our Storris Will Be Open Until 9 Friday Closed All Day Saturday July 41h Lloyd Hamilton film comedian has one week to pay $15000 back alimony he owes his ex-wife Ethel Superior Judge Walter Guerin late yesterday ruled that unlesd he made arrangements to take care of the debt within that time he would be sent to a cell in "alimony row" Hamilton's former wife charged that even though he declared he had had no film work since February the actor had paid other debts and ignored her claim She had been granted $500 a month PLOT TO WRECK FIRM CHARGED would be removed to the Los Angeles General Hospital late today If his condition permits 425c Campbell's Beans Want ladies to make fancy and emblems at home See advertisement in the Classified Classification HOLLYWOOD UNIT KEEPS COL BAINE c1ban 1 7 Bishops Peanut Butter 0 1-11) 0 ed A pkgs Aw611 I "LOS ANGELES" EIREWORKS 411-11 1 EXHIBITION ASSORTMENTS $1000 to $100000 I The Sterling Life Health and Accident Insurance Company was wrecked by an alleged conspiracy on the part of company's directors and majority stockholders aided by Gilbert Beesemeyer wrecker of the Guaranty Building and Loan Msoclation and others directors of a rival concern it was charged by minority stockholders in a coinplalut on file today Sterling company's assets amounting to $138199 were turned over to the rival company the complaint stated The plaintiffs Stockwell James Cheek Harvey Cochran and the Los Angeles Financial Center Building Company asked that a receiver be appointed for the Sterling concern that the assets be returned and that they be awarded $300000 damages A I MarshmallowS Col Baine was re-elected president of the Hollywood Boulevard Associatimi the annual meeting of the organization last night Other officera elected were Toberman vice president: Henry 1 Beller leerslarYl Palmer treasurer Beebe Brunson Si Cate Al Christie Chrielle PI Chia veil Christie William Davey Donnelly Luau Donnelly Harold Franklin Frost George Gaylord George Gittleeon Harry Gittleson Earl Grob Sid Graumen Grass Jr Mar-'Moll Hale Jr A Hartwell Arthur Haetings Edward Heyden Hoedemkker Holman Clarence Holmes Adelaide Horner Horner A Klinordlinger Carl Laemmle Idol Lesser Grover Magnin Malcolm McNaghlen Oscar 011iknow Palmer Bun Platt Joseph Begat' Bernard Rosenthal Jomerab Schenck and 3 Van de Kamp directory ANOTHER ESCAPES Meanwhile the third suspeCt had inade his escape was taken to the San Pedro General Hospital and Moreno to the Jail and booked as a violator of the state poison act told police he had been a drug addict for two years taking three grains of morphine a day Be said he obtained the narcotic from a Chinese in Los Angeles Hospital attaches said Ginger Ai 1 antr Cell and Cochrane Imperial Dry Ready for Shipment! Catalogue Mailed! A FIREWORKS CO Ltd PHONE VA 5031 410 3RD ST LOS ANGELES 2 25c 27-oz 25c glasses 8 15c 2 bottles Assorted 1 Queen Queen Dunn's Jellies Plain Olives Stuffed Olives Pineapple BmkE Rainier Brew Fresh Milk Broken Slices (--Sigte9s eftNG4r "4:1 188 9jco 7rto tvzotr 19c 2 25c 4 6ttlas 25c co tents quart 11C ib Pkg 25c Lager Stearn Golden Ste' to De Luxe Cookies AssortmenE WE ARE PROUD of this financial statement proud of the standing of State Mutual today proud of the fact that in addition to meeting all withdrawal demands since January 1 1931 we have in the same period been able to niake 631loans amounting to $136485499Pride and satisfaction are ours that a large number of these loans have been made for building homes thereby giving employment to many who so badly need it Pride is ours also in the loyal friends we have made It is their confidence in us that has made possible this fine showing 80) SEMI-ANNUAL iTATEMENIT JULY 11011 LYNDEN'S 00 CHICKEN SANDWICH SPREAD i "olev dp tIro 3-oz can 19c ASSETS 51652356481 9244570 5391007 6949815 23014253 1100000 18589232 6483750 12300000 1203794 63379332 $1 800012054 LOang 0110 On Real Estate on Certificates Accrued Interest Receivable Advances to Borrowers (Secured) Real Estate Owned (Cost less Depreciation) Furniture and Fixtures (Cost less Depreciation) Street Improvement Bonds (at Cost) First Mortgage Bonds (at Cost) Full Paid Investment Certificates of Other Associations (at Cost) Miscellaneous Cash on Hand and in Bank Total (On Real Estate it 4pr 0 CWOICE QUALITY AAFATS Skinned Hams ci4iudraYn's A Leg or Lamb Fancy Milk Lamb Beef Pot ROaSt No Steaar CI4UCK ROAST I 12121 ROUND BONE We are proud of the record we have made during the past 42 years and are ever mindful of the great trust reposed in us We pledge ourselves to our customers old and new to carry on in the future along the same lines we have followed in the past lb 22c 1625c lb10c lb 21c 117c lb 151 Pork Roast Gattirtto-oCionrn-Foil CENTER CUT 113 13e LIABILITIES Paid in Cnpital and Surplus Undivided Earnings Total Installment Membership Shares Full Paid Investment Certificates Installment Investment Certificates Accrued Interest (not due) Matured Coupons Incomplete Loans Advance Payments of Interest by Burro'' ers Miscellaneous Accounts $110000000 62476350 172476350 216122 1292650000 300276753 9309250 19190864 5203214 418128 271373 Weiners Coneys FRPS1-1 FRUITS VPGUARIES Those who have funds to invest we cordially invite to consider the stamling of this company and the advantages of our 5 Accumulative In vestment Certificates and our 6 Definite Term Investment Certificates Interest will be paid from July lot on funds placed with us on or before July 10th S1800012054 Total ST 4TE iRli TEP each 23c 21615C 10 16312C 5for 25c 6 11 25c Watermelon Fresh Peas New Potatoes citfornia Jumbo Cantaloupe New Apples BUILDING and LOAN 722 Jo fpring St La hingeles OFFICERS AND DRECTORS WADE President Prettident State Mutual Building and Lean Amociatior WM RHODES HERVEY WHEELER THOS 11 ANRS Vice-Praident lice-Preaident ricePres End IV JEFFRIES STUART 0MELVENY ROBERT ELLIOTT L'LLIOTT HUNT FRANCES DORSEY last Secretary Asst Secretary Asst Secretary SPEED Loon Inspector GIBBON Secretory THE ATLANTI PACIFIC TEA GREAT Co PRICES EFFECTIVE JULY 2-3 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES.

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