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Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 4

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Oakland Tribunei
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Oakland, California
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I' SATURDAY EVENING 2aMantJ Crib unc MARCH 6, 1926 (MID LAKE PLAY STEERS SOLDIER Carter Made Head of Rotary in Congress Grand Lake Theater Opens Here Tonight Described on- of the finest and most costly neighborhood tliea ters, in America, this new playhouse at Grand and Walker avenues, Oakland, will open its doors tonight. The -West Const i Theaters Inc. operate the new Reid Bros, were the architects. 1 member of the Rotary Club of OaW- MS OPENS TO ROLLER OFF ROAD. jiiup fias reoeivea national reco- nition as a Rotarlan, according ito I ltfrilM rnln1vArl MAM Wnuk.

if 1 Tut Imlay to Preside At Fraternity east SAN FRANCISCO. March 6. Celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the organization, members of Sima Alpha Kpailon fraternity residing in the bay district will hold a banquet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the Palace hotel. Talma Imlay, captain of the 192S California football varsity, will preside. A special program of entertainment and features has been arranged.

ington. V. C. He was elected presJc1 aeni or me uongresslonal KotafJ Club, which was nrcnnlvari tndunjS. WlBWBWea 'W'MMMMMIIIIWIMIIIIIIIWIS v- PIIOtlfTOilCBT SAVES AUTOISTS There are members from 18 states.

The internatinnn. AwmrlaHnn wns asked foe a special charter. Everj Kotarlan in the House of Repre- i sentatlves is a member of the club. 1 Private Risks Life to Avert Injury-to Vonian- and Four Children. 7 New Structure Will Seal 2800; Contain? Many Novel Features.

Oakland's newest hcuo, Orand Lake Theater, opens floors tonihl to the, puMic. 'The Pioneer Drug Store on the Avenue Welcomes the New Grand Lake Theater Grand Avenue Pharmacy Joseph Tobenkin, Prop. 3205-3209 Grand Ave. Phones Glen. 1916-191 7-1923 SAN FRANCISCO, March 6.

Although he will receive no decorations, Private Oustav A. Larson of the 30th Infantry has brought honor to his regiment by an act of valor "worthy of the battlefield." Private Larson, an expert mechanic and chauffeur on the 30th Infantry's service company, risked his life yesterday by driying a ten-ton steam roller over ft 40-foot cm bankmenl at the Presidio to I Void a collision with an automobile occupied by a woman and fouj children. Iriirson was operating (lie road j. roller on one of the Presidio high 'jwavs near the Letlermaii Genera' hospital when the gears jammed Si and the iron monster started rap 1 ffe II if an1 Walkfrr avenues KquTpped with seating capactiv ol t800 patrons, the Grand LaU. theater is considered one of tbt finest and most costlv plavJiou.scs in the west.

The management aniuiunees that th theater will feature "first-run film productions and that nrraimp-mnts hve lon fnade for the personal appearance ot twenty movie atara. Among: the outstanding feHture-to tb new theater is a JSo.imhi rai. BmdfieM and bin hand 14 pieces Mill a standing attraction, it Is stated. Th Grand Lakf tbeiter Quipped with nil nn.dern facilities. iacludtaf complete venrilat mu an.

I heatinc romfuria bk seals, a pi i-Tte nursery, etc. The theater is operated Thaters, Inc. The strut-turn Was designed by Keid Brothers, architect The following: is a d-cription of the structure be M. J. Held of this firm: Tb building is situated at the -Junction of Grand.

J-ake Park and id! down a sharp grade, to avoid iiiiiiiing down the appieeehlng aiitomubile, Uirson drove Hi oiler off the road. Larson was town clear us Hie roller stopped einst Jf-'l i itle wail Ol a Jium'i i on Ibe Marina. il I i-rtin. 'V I iiding the 3nih Infanlrj, coin ed Larson's heroism, and re- I that is at present no of officially recognizing it." At the Portals of Grand Avenue The pioneer GRAND AVE. GROCERY Welcomes the "Walker avenues, with frontages on ach of the three thoroughfares.

Th total area of lot covered is I about 22.000 square feet. The After a Good Show Enjoy the Finest FRENCH CUSTARD CREAM that' to be had in Oakland at the COLUMBINE Ice Cream aridLXandy 3264 Grand Ave. (lencourt 1254 New Grand Lake Theater A theater area is feet, with extension at rear of about. 3d feet On Walker avenue, which latter is occupied entirely with dressns rooms, separated from stage by corridor, and fireproof doors. The frontage on Grand avenue is de-Toted entirely to commercial purposes, there bcint eisht large tores fronting on this street.

The design of both exterior Interior of theater is typical th-dignified simplicity of the rcnais-aance, or revival of the classic order, first finding expression in Italy during the early par; of the fourteenth century. In material the soft, warm tones the Cane stone on the interior ia used to harmonize with the light andstone effect of the exterior. The entrance at the corner of 'oi-inthia a tares ar.c either si. I 'iuinns. car rviiig Linehart, Acquitted iw.Run-Proof Stockings One Case, Re ailed Being Manufactured with Soft Tli pit co the architecture, treated in rental tones, with gold ami oloi: effects in nil relief work, ujriushiiigs are a inastei-- of good tuste and ejegance, the chairs huge and luuri- rnied panels thu-I with canvas I u-.

i i i i oil landscape pain null the appearance of For 12 years the leading grocer in the Grand-Lake District. The Store of ''Personal Service with a Smile" J. E. PARISH Glencourt 3600 i and s. -u ml -an ha tubers on in-hts to ou'door The rose'eniuin iiig hoard, with org either sale', are tr "ii pliolstel-cd.

Heating and ventilation has l.i-e,. given special atttntion. b. which the air is kept at a uniform, comfortable temperature, both in hot LONUOX. March U.

UP) nun-proof stockings and frocks soon will be on the market. This was announced by Sir Nicholas Grattan Doyle. M. speaking at a luncheon of the textile industry Samples of the new knit-fabric 1 1 1 with col-w which is wtiich the inl by SAX KKANCISCO. March P) Louis Li e.li V'1J'''''I ui I ted st week in the liquor conspiracy trial In which J.

Herbert Madden of Sausalito and iwo others were convicted, was under arrest again to-dav on -secret ilidictiuent urned l.v tli' federal grand iurv Monday. The inu iiidictment cliarges Linehart uith violation of Hie prohibition laws in landing cat goes of liquor in on the California wand and Lake Hark avenues is through a large eliptical vestibule nearly 40 feet high, with pilasters unin and arches, be I set balconies. behhi.l convciitial kirilN are col 1 weather, a supply of dug forced rful motoV-foiil air is manner. and balconied windows, open; from mezzanine floor, above whi I light, ri. .1 the effect of large pi lvate boxes, nly tempered air all parts with' j.owi in funs, while the austed in the same Through courtesy on OPENING NIGHT we will serve SALADS, SANDWICHES ICE CREAM and CAKE until 12 P.

M. A ieeliil dinner with xhorlenke from 0 to TlUO 3LUEBUBBLETEAR00M 7HI lirnnd Anue rth Theater is cornice and entablature, surmounted by a beautifully decorated and illuminated domed ceilinar. The dome (feature of auditorium. This is feet diameter. to a hei-1 of about to feet.

the in. ht were distributed among the guests 1 to lake home to their wives. Sir Nicholas said the discovery would revolutionize the textile trade and greatly assist in relieving unemployment in Leicester and I Nottingham, where forty looms I have been installed for making this brand of women's wear. The inventor of the run -proof textile is A. Serrtt, of Lyons.

I'rance. From this vestibule you enter the w. effects are show ii furnish bail. the county jail to iseph I'n rente. San and Ralph Owen hotel owner, ho coast.

Pliable to he was sent to join Madden. Ji l-Vnncisoo tailor San l-'ranciseo Then- are motor vehicles registered in the Chicago district and each travels an average of 500U miles a year. 'The hig-hwajn in the Chicago area c.ury a total raffle of ci.jii.iii.il, mm vehicle IV 1 1 '-s a ycji a nd sent en main foyer, extending entirely illumination, across the building, of varying The entire- electrical equipment widths, approximately 25 feet one of th- house is marvelous in its aide. The main auditorium sepa- effeets. hoth on Mace and through-rated by a colonnaded and paintei' out the various purls of the house, "wall, set "with mirrors, and on the The decoration 1 lr.

harmony opposite aide is th grand staircase ere lined 5 to two rs In the penitentiary. Success and Be.it Withes to the Grand Lake Theater Philo Pennie. D. D. S.

3247 Grand Avenue loading to mezzanine foyer and balcony. On the first landing of the staircase ia a beautiful oil painting in arched recess, illuminated by flood lights, skillfully arranged. The mezzanine foyer is practically the same size as first floor, from which easy inclines lead to balcony. The main auditorium is flanked heater Grand Lake ii 1 Decorated Throughout by the Robert E. Power Studios Sincere Best Wishes for Deserved Success from ARMSTRONG-POWER STUOlOS Complete Stage Equipment Including Arpo Counterweight System 100 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco Interior Designers and Decorators Theater Specialists Seattle America's Leading Decorators Los Angeles San Francisco il ROHF.RT E.

TOTLB Aiding Growth With Service Best wishes and'success GRAND LAKE THEATER PRINGLE MEAT COMPANY Freeh and Smoked Frrsli Kili and Poultry Daily Kriiit and Verrtalile 71 6 Grand Avenue Phorw: LAKESIDE 7510 ANOTHER Ll Wet Coait TheAtres, Inc. GRAND AVENUE PpeMe StnU tlera i North End of the Lake i I he Grand Avenue Branch of The American Bank offers every banking facility for the needi of this rapidly-growing district. American Bank COMMERCIAL -TRUST SAVINGS, Grand Avenue Branch Resource Over $80,000,000 ember cf ihe ftJeial lieerve KSKS I II We join in extending a welcome to the The Grand Lake Theater Grand Avenue Cleaners Julius Sherman, Prop. I'rempt Sen ice Phone Clencourt 2218-2219 Reliable Thai's All 709 Grand Ave. We Call and Del iver THEATER By G.

B. PASQUALETTI "The Theater Builder" Sixteen Theaters in the Past Five Years 2 a i d7wAvc i Immediate Free Delivery' in Oakland or Piedmont Phone Glencourt 1336 STIER DRUG CO. The UUa-ifodern Prescription Pharmacy Grand Lake Theater Building 3214 GRAND AVE. GRHETINGS AND BUS! UIsHHS for the success and prosperity of The Grand Lake Theatre til GRAND AVENUE REALTY COMPANY St( ioirin in CrW Accnvt, Lt Dairkt mJ WnW Preprrttm.

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