"I had him verified at the Yosemite Club in the Ritz hotel in Emeryville for 1936 only."

Chips delivered in Feb 1939. Could not have been used in 1936.

"The club in El Cerrito predates the club in Emeryville."
Not acording to
Oakland Tribune—16march1939:

Police Chief states "Newly Opened"
3rd paragraph states, "333 Club opened about a month ago."
Same time as the chip delivery.