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_ ■ _=3S^ t ^ -Mju_==. - ^ ,| ^-^ j With B Brownsville a and B Valley 61 Theaters j f 1 ' , ; By ROBBIN COONS HOLLYWOOD.—A story of a lit tle girl’s thwarted ambitions come true at last through her children, yea! through her grandchildren, is that of Mary Eaton—Mrs. Mary Eaton. Her parents, strictly religious, narrow, would not let her attend even a circus; hut she won prizes iof home-town elocution, played in c^.rch theatricals, and yearned for the dancing footlights. But family tradition frowned, and little Mary was an obedient daughter. At length Mary grew up and was married Her children, she hoped, would live her footlights life for her. “But no,” she says today—and she is surprisingly young looking to be a grandmother—“I didn't teil them they must go on the stage. 1 don’t believe in forcing one’s chil dren into a profession. But I think they inherited the urge. “Mr. Eaton was talented musi cally, and I believe, I hope, they inherited some dramatic ability from me. And I simply encour aged them. Gave them music, danc ing lessons; took them to plays; let them take part in amateur pro ductions—but even that was only after my own parents had died. Whenever the girls had a new dress, they would try it on before the mirror and dance in it. We talked of the theater all the time.” * * * UP, UP The Eatons, when the seven chil dren were very young, moved from Norfolk, Va., to Washintgon, D. C., where Mrs. Eaton put them in “amateur night” performances and they won prizes. Stock, small time vaudeville, claimed them one by one, the tireless mother ever alert for opportunities, managing, schem ing, promoting. Eventually, came Broadway and the “big time”—one by one they got their breaks. Today, five of the Eaton children are in Hollywood. Evelyn Eaton Mills, who gave up the stage to become a home maker, is supervis ing the career of her own two chil dren, Edwin Mills, the lad who re cently played here in “Courage,” and little Warren Mills. Pearl is dance directress at R. K-O; Mary II has completed two leads for Paramount and is to play another before returning to Broad way; Doris is with R-K-O, and Charles with Fox. Joe. lately in college, plans to re turn to the stage or movies and is visiting the family here. Robert, the eldest son, is the only one out side the profession. He has the footlights background, but some years ago decided that business was more to his liking as a career. He pursues it now in New York. And is Mrs. Eaton content, now that her ambitions are fulfilled her children and grandchildren? Yes of course, she is very happy. Still she does not deny that, even now, she would like a chance to act. Am bitions vicariously realized are well enough, but the thrill of realizing them for yourself! * * * They used to say, the screen's die hards, that the stage’s actors prob ably would have difficulty in meet ing the pitiless camera's tests, and that the “natural beauty” of the screen’s sanctified ones would, for that reason, triumph ultimately. But those who so maintained have reckoned without the modern miracle of plastic surgery, which has removed many an unpleasant facial angle and supplied many a pleasingly rounded cheek. Most of the stage importations, of course, have not needed such treatment, but when it is needed, as was the case with Morgan Farley, it serves, as the young juvenile has proved. Farley does not mind in the least telling how he followed Jack Dempsey’s example and bought himself a new nose. Farley’s smelling apparatus was not sore and twisted from roped arena punches, however—he was just born that way. It was a lit tle crooked at the tip, and being of Welsh descent, he had a typical Welsh nose, which was not partic ularly pleasing to movie cameras. m * * CRITICAL CAMERA When Farley came to Hollywood with talkie ambitions, fresh from a run as Mary's kid brother in the London “Trial of Mary Dugan,” he took a screen test at Fox. His voice recorded well, but the cameras didn’t lie about his nose. Now that particular nose had served pretty well on Broadway, where with make-up and the wall of floodlights it did not matter much. But for the movies—well, Morgan bought a new one. Now it’s as regular as a Barrymore could ask, and it has been photographed as such in nearly half a dozen talkies, including “Half Marriage,” “The Greene Murder Case,” “The Mighty,” and "The Love Doctor.” Still young Farley is not quite satisfied with it. He thinks it is still too “fat” across the bridge. But that isn’t vanity—it’s business. Maybe he will have another opera tion. MURDERERS OF SLEEP The Society for the Promotion of Sleep and Rest (if there is one), has a major problem in Hollywood's chronic “droppers-in.” They ar rive, these festive parties of post midnight gladabouts, at any hour, to imate dear friends to join their party—sometimes regardless of the fact that the intended host, facing a hard day at the studio on the morrow, has retired for the night. Sometimes the invitation springs from a sincere desire for his com pany; but frequently it arises from the imperative need for a new “party spot.” Many of Hollywood's young stars are firm in meeting the situation; they close doors and put out lights early, and if aroused at 2 a. m, they courteously but emphatically so inform their guetss. Others, tried by experience and hopeless, long since have given up. -- 3 — Days — 3 Starting Today First Valley Showing A Talking Picture Triumph! A millionaire marries his secre tary. The clash between his wealth and position and the girl’s family is brought to the talking screen in a drama of immensely stirring qualities, rich human un derstanding, swift drama. As a stage play, it ran in New York for almost a year. It is even a greater attraction as a film. I “A*K DAD” I w | *<i nVFRS PARADISF” **“*a,t*******^***,*g>^,*a*****‘‘******^***Vi*lVWir*-^‘^*r“'**-1 ‘*“^|--r--niV»nnnii.iirLnrj-Lr---—__ _ ______ SHOWING THIS WEEK AT VALLEY THEATERS Laura La Plante as Magnolia, in “Show Boat,” which is playing at M the Arcadia Sunday. ^ Today’s Radio Features SUNDAY, JULY 28 [Bu The Associated Press1 i«^.Pr,°5raiSs !n, Ceatral Standard time. All time is P. M. unless otherwise indicated. Wavelengths on left of call letters, kilocycles on right. 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WLW KYW KWK WREN W’JR KSTP WTMJ 8.15 Light Opera (D* hrs.); Vibrant Melodies (15 min.)—Also KDKA KWK KWWG—Voice of the Border 1260 k. c.—500 Watts Brownsville 12:00-12:10 p. m.—Markets, weather and river reports. 12:10- 1:00—Musical program. 4:00- 4:20—Associated Press dispatches and Valley news from The Brownsville Herald. 4:20- 5:55—Musical program. 5:55- 6:00—World Bookman, radio feature. 6:00- 9:00—Musical numbers, studio specialties. in-nn I*.™ - TOMORROW A. M. 10.00-1^.00 noon—Request program. 1 "■ 1 - - i MISSION ("Continued from page 4.) home of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Syd nor the past week, several nice lit tle outings and card affairs were rr*‘*ned by several of her friends the last week. The first was a picnic and swim at Crystal Waters on Thursday evening, at which pleasure Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lair, Mr. and Mrs. Og den Swan, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Low ry, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Sydnor and Mrs. Jennings were among the guests. The second was a bridge affair given at the home of Mrs. Jack Lair on Saturday afternoon, when there were two tables of players present, Mrs. John Brinkman being high score holder, Mrs. Herbert Melch low, Mrs. John Brinkman, Mrs. Conan Wood. Mrs. B. Smoot, Mrs. J. F. Honey. Mrs. Ogden Swan, Mrs. Herbert Melch, Mrs. E. B. Sydnor, the hostess and the honor guest Mrs. Travis Jennings were the par ticipants. * • • BRIDGE HOSTS Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Sydnor on Saturday evening had a very nicely planned party at which bridge was the principal amusement, with four tables of participants. It was regular “club night” and the extra two tables provided by the hostess made a very jolly occa sion, at which Mrs. W. B. Smoot was the high scorer, as was John Brinkman, with Mrs. Jennings the consolation .Other gifts were be stowed on Mrs. Jennings, the hon oree, also Mr. B. O. Pharr of Hous ton. father of the hostess, was rewarded by his daughter with a pretty momento of the occasion. The guests at this affair were the Messrs. and Mesdames Conan Wood. Jack Lair. W. B. Smoot, Og den Swan, John Brinkman, Her bert Melch, the host and hostess, the honorees, B. O. Pharr of Hou« ton, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Jennings of Brownsville. * • • PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. T. Holl Spilman and family spent last Sunday in Mer cedes and Weslaco, guests in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shrank and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wimberly. Mrs. George Speer and daughter. Miss Juanita, returned to their home in Austin on Friday last, af fMtmanh Now Playing J i I i ■ i Epic Romance of the Pioneer Express EDUCATIONAL COMEDY Admission 30c — 25c — lCc ssaassass^ Broadway night life Is the basis of the new all-talking picture, “Mother’s Boy,” which comes to the Rivoli Theater, San Benito, Wednesday. Morton Downey, Broadway tenor star, sings several popular songs. ter a month’s visit at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. J. Smith. Charles Clark, a member of the state board of engineers, was in Mission last Friday on a business trip. Dr. Minnie O. Parrish has 'gone to Central Texas on a few days visit. Mrs. L. D. Davis left Friday evening for a month's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J O'Bryant, in Midland. LASARA SHOWER BRIDE The Business and Professional Women’s club of Raymondville gave a surprise shower for Mrs. Bob Tracy at her apartments here Thursday night. Mrs. Tracy was,. before her recent marriage was Miss Ruth Greason of Raymondville, a member of the B. and P. W., and popular in all society circles.. Mr. Tracy is manager of the Lasara Lumber company. * • * PERSONALS Mrs. Margaret Gabe of Henderson, Kentucky, has arrived here for an extended visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antone Troppy. * * * ICE CREAM SALE The women of the Union Sunday school sold ice cream and lemonade on the streets of Lasarr. this week, the proceeds of which are to be ap plied to payments cf the new church piano. * * » m FRIDAY BRIDGE The regular Friday Bridge club was entertained this week at the home of Mrs. W. D. Whalen. Those enjoying the pleasant hospitality were Mesdames S. B. Robinson, G. L. Cowley, J, S. Roe. C. G. Brown, John Moore, Carl Drennan. M. N. Rhinehart. • • a PERSONALS— L. E. Wigton and M. J. Borsheim went to San Antonio Tuesday for a four days’ stay. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reichert returned Sunday f.om an extended vacational tour through the East. Mrs. L. C. Davis and Mrs. Alice Turner left Tuesday for San An tonio to make an extended visit. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Shumaker spent Sunday at Corpus Christi. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hupp of Mer cedes spent Sunday evening in the the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cox. Misses Mary and Sarah Griffith accompanied a party of friends Sunday for a swim in the gulf at Boca Chica. Rev. J. L. Jcyner filled the pul pit at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening in the absence of the pastor, Rev. S. M. York. Ed H. East of Edinburg and Otto Wood of Monte Christi transacted business here Monday. Miss Cooper of Donna has been a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Lockett. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Vestal of Sherman are visiting in the home of her cousin, Mr& C. W. Hays. SEBASTIAN PERSONALS Misses Nelle Sprouse and Mary Archibald of San Per lit a were cal lers at the home of the former's sister, Mrs. Marshall Boerne, Thurs day. Mrs. Sprouse and daughter Nelle and Mrs. Marshall Bourne and lv.cze Eliza Beth Armistead were all day guests of Mrs. r.prouscs sister. Mrs. V. T. Johnson, of McAllen Thurs day. Mrs. Klemann and daughter. Mrs. E. K. Watson were San Benito vis itors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Winstead and fam ily of La Feria were all day guests at the Karl Duddleston home one day last week. Mr. and Mis. J. R. Sprouse and children of San Perlita were callers in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes and daugh ter Grace of Mission were callers on Mrs. E. K. Watson Sunday. B. C. Stallings ar.d daughter, Ada Bess, were visitors in Mission Satur day. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Alexa 'der Santa Rosa rue callers at Madi son Wood’s home Saturday. Klemann Watson was an all-night guest of his friend, Arthur Sprouse, of San Perlita Sunday. Bryan Dodd left Sunday for Crawford, Okla, to visit the Blun dell family who formerly resided here. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Williams and daughters, Belie. Grace and Mrs. Wilcox, were in Rangerville Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wdliams’ grandson who has been seriously ill. A. C. Slayton cf Primera was a caller at the D. W. Oakes home Sat urday. Dick Moran left Sunday for Ala bama w'here he will make his home. Mr. and Mrrs. Madison Woods and daughter were all-day guests at the Ray A. Alexander home in San ta Rosa Sunciy. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Stallings had as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Oakes and son, Carl. Mrs. Ray Skinner and Miss T lor ence Gregory were callers in Ray mondville Monday. T. C. Everett, who has been spending the past month at the Pierce home, left Saturday for La Feria. ---- - It’s Delightfully Cool Inside Attend Our Bargain Matinees. Any Seat 40c—Daily Except Sunday McAllen --— A New Talking-Singing Sensation I See it From the Beginning Shows at 1-3-5-7-9 P. M. gj y IO E COEBEl - GEORGE W. WEEKS p*£S/v> ■ •IE iimvii no • in m Si 9 WLd * | RAiSHOW MAS The world’s happiness singer, Eddie Dowling! Author of the famous song hits, ’’Honeymoon Lane,” “Just a Cottage Small;” star of “Sally, vvifv* Irene and Mary,” “Sidewalks of New York!” ..niANl \^ Singing his latest melody gems, “Sleepy \ alley, O“Smile Little Pal,” ‘‘Rainbow Man.” Tunes the FRANrv'J- «qY world is humming! In the sweetest, tenderest 5AM '-JlL a^hAM story ever filmed! Directed by Fred Newmeyer. I noVD ING\v*t Adapted by Francis Agnew. With lovely Mar cOSO'A.^" flj ian Nixon, whose charms captivated New York, K * ■ and little Frankie Darrow, that “boy-of-mine!” | CL Qaramount All-Talking Qicture jj Lloyd Hamilton’s Coming Xext I i j Movie Calendar j CAPITOL Sunday-Wednesday—George Ban croft, Richard Arlen. and Fay Wray in “Thunderbolt”: also Educational talking comedy. "Cold Shivers.” with Jack White, and Paramount News. Thursdav-Saturday—Richard Dix and Esther Ralston in “The Wheel of Life”: also. Mack Sennett, talk ing comedy, “The Big Palooka”, talking act, “Now and Then,” and Paramount News. TEXAS Sunday-Monday—Don Alvarado and Racquel Torres in “The Bridge of San Luis Rey”; also Columbia comedy. “The Girl Friend.” Univer sal Comedy, “Half Holiday,” and International News Reel. Tuesdav-Wednesday—Lillian Gish in “The Wind”; also Christie Com edy, “Loose Chance,” and Universal Western, “Riding Leather.” Thursday-Friday—Karl Dane and George K. Arthur in “All at Sea”: also Our Gang comedy. Edison Marconi & Co., and International News. Saturday—Jack Perrin and Rex (the wild horse) in “Hoof Beats of Vengeance:” also Chanter 5 of “The Final Reckoning, and Mack Sennett comedy, “The Chicken.” DITTMANN Sundav-Tuesday—“Son of the Golden West,” with Tom Mix; Edu cational Comedy. Wednesday-Friday—“Beware of Blonds,” with Mat Moore and Dor othy Revier; Pa the Comedy. Saturday—“The Light in the Win dow.” all star cast; Educational comedy. — 'oBOYrrl Seoul,! Activities! Troop one of Brownsville Boy Scouts met Friday night at the Pres byterian church, with Mr. Hughes, Mr. Ashwood and Mr. Stegman *'1> itors. Registration for Camp Perry was included in the business, and fees paid. Athletic exercises and story telling furnished entertainment af ter conclusion of business. Scouts signing for the encamp ment were Edgar Brown, Wilbur Washington, Oscar Lawrence, Wal ter Washington, Reed Beeson, Leo Wise, Charles Olmsted and John Larson. The meeting was closed with the Scout benediction by C:nior Patrol leader, Wance Wilson, i REED BEESON. Maurice Chevalier Coming to Rivoli Maurice Chevalier, to France and England what Eddie Cantor and A1 Jolson are to America, and the greatest international genius of song and pantomime that New York has seen in many a long day, has a song in “Innocents of Paris” which he believes will be his great est lyric success. The song is "Louise” and it was written especially for the French stage idol by Richard Whiting and Leo Robin, two of Broadway’s best known composers of popular songs and musical comedy hits. It is a love ballad and is developed as the theme song of the production. There are two other songs be sides “Louise,” which Chevalier sings in English. They are “It’s a Habit of Mine,” and “On Top of the World Alone.” Three songs which he sings in French and “puts over” in his own inimitable style of pantomime and mimicry, are “Valentine,” the num ber which brought a sophisticated audience of critical New Yorkers to its feet at the Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic recently—and “Dites Moi Mere,” and "Les Ananas.” The last number is the French version of the perenniel American volkslied, “Yes, We Have No Bananas.” “Innocents of Paris” comes to the Rivoli theater, San Benito, for two days’ run beginning Friday. It was written by Ernest Vajda, the noted Hungarian playwright, and the screen version was written by Ethel Doherty. Sylvia Beecher, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fawcett, Margaret Livingston, John Miljan and Russell Simpson are in the supporting cast. Emu®® Cool as the Sea Breeze — Now Showing — Lily Damita Raquel Torres Don Alvarado — IN — A BEUDGg of — sighs — hopes - loves The Great Novel Sensation Now a Film Masterpiece. Romance Tingling in Every Scene. See It Now — Added — Comedy — New* New Low Prices 5c — 10c — 15c