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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
5
Bethel holds a regular preaching day on Sunday December 11 with Sunday school at 3 p.m. led by Dr. Carl W. Minor. A conference will transact business of importance and all members are urged to attend.
Americus audiences saw Listen Lester last night despite a bad reputation from the Macon Telegraph. The show drew general applause, with lines that are catchy and clever though risque at times. Manager Fred V. Peterson noted the company lacks a Broadway-scale production but offers a fairly good show and a limited tour.
Mrs Jesse Powell of Fitzgerald visited Leslie with her mother Mrs F A Wilson Sr who is recovering. Rev M Almstead former Leslie Methodist pastor stayed with Mr and Mrs E L Wilson. Mrs Lucile Cooper Frances and Prof J M Gooden of Perry visited Mrs Sallie Wade and Mrs J M Gooden. Rev T J Herring preached at the Baptist church and Rev C S Durden of Thomaston preached in the evening. Orphans Home Day will be observed by Leslie Baptist Sunday School December 11 urging full church turnout and donations.
IDE ATIOIS B C M M Michael aged 57 died Thursday night at 9 o clock at his home 115 Jefferson Street where he had lived for several months Surviving are his widow Leila Bagley McMichael a daughter Miss Juanita McMichael both of Americus two sisters Mrs J A Jernigan of Valdosta Mrs J H Puffee of Seattle Wash and a brother B A McMichael of Blackshear Ga Funeral arrangements awaiting family arrival He had been in failing health a year but no serious complications were suspected He was prominent in fraternal circles.
The Coburns Minstrels performed at The Imperial to a moderate but appreciative crowd. The show favored singing and dancing over heavy scenery, offered many new numbers, and featured standout acts by Lawrence Beard, Herlan Loghan, Robert Levi, Allen Little, Nate Mulray, Sam Johnson, Karl Denton, and Charlie Gano. The ensemble included a lively saxophone quartet and a concluding skit Shanghaid in India with oriental dancing.
Dr William E Barton recalls a Buffalo World's Fair tale of two new locomotives built to haul the Empire State Express. One engine left Chicago with a baggage car day coach and parlor car carrying company officers. It sped toward sunrise but reached Collinwood three minutes under the world record. The officials resolved the second engine must outperform.
In a tale of a worn locomotive named Old Fifty-Two the yard crew and officers rescue a voyage to Buffalo by pairing with steam at full throttle. The engine reaches sixty four to eighty four miles per hour, breaking the long distance speed record and inspiring men to pursue meaningful work beyond small tasks. The narrator urges aging readers to leave comfort, take on a bold main-line life, and reclaim youth by tackling worthwhile jobs.
Rotary club members toured Furlow grammar school and heard education talks by officials including John Ansley and Frank Harold. Colonel Ellis urged funding for crowded McKay Hill facilities and a new high school for white students, while Dr. Glenn praised teachers and Superintendent Mathis for clean, well run classrooms and orderly schools.
Rosa Howson, a Fashion employee in Beaumont Texas, described Tanlac as reversing long standing stomach trouble and gas causing heart pressure. She lost weight from 165 to 110 pounds before treatment and gained to 134 pounds with restored appetite and strength. Tanlac sold in Americus by Carswell Drug Co. and by select druggists nationwide.
The program today showcases The Purple Riders final episode with Vitagraph stars Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in a big comedy. Also on bill are Tom Mix in Shooting Up The Movies and Ben Turpin in A Total Loss, Miss Billie Rhodes in My Lady Nicotine, plus Kineto Review Village Life in Switzerland with notable photography. Prices are 5e 10c and 15c including war tax.
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