Griffiths America film journey shapes bold revolutionary epic
The article outlines David W. Griffiths preparation for America, a film about the American Revolution. It notes his secret Boston trip to historic sites, intention to capture sacrifice and spirit over strict chronology, and filming on authentic ground. It mentions a three day management event at the Colonial Theatre signaling the film's opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Mr. Griffith
Daughters of the American Revolution
Motion Picture
Will Hays
Griffith
Bogton
Old North Church
Paul Revere
Quoncord
Harry O'Neill
Mamaroneck
Lexington
Croufid
Colonial Theatre
Former Bluefield Girl to Be Heard Over Radio
Arnnestine White a twelve year old musical prodigy and daughter of Mr and Mrs BE White, formerly residents of Bluefield, will broadcast from station WGR Buffalo on Saturday afternoon. Born on Princeton Avenue near the Bluefield Water Works building, her home was burned the year she was born. Experts in New York call her a fine piano artist and many Bluefield residents will listen to the concert.
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Arnnestine White
BE. P. White
WGR
Buffalo
Ernestine White
Bluesfield
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Finsecomp
New York
Sid St
Hilleflelders
Lsten
Lucy Hunter and the Phyllis Wheatley Home Story
The article portraits Lucy Hunter, a Southern colored woman who moved from Virginia to Cleveland, establishing the Phyllis Wheatley Home for colored working girls with help from white supporters. It notes the woman’s persistence amid club indifference, the homes’ value around $600,000, and her continued community work. It also salutes her resilience and mentions funeral notices for Lucy Pulliam of Pocahontas, and local church activities and illnesses among residents.
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Lucy Hunter
Virginia
Grevnland
Aorge
Lucy
Cleveland
Phyllis Wheatley
Lucy. Hunter
Clibe
Societiag
Laucy
Elkhorn
Lucy Puttlam
Methodiat
Pocahontas
Pasotr
R. Roenry
Crozer Temple
Flick
Clda Mack
Mya. Ly Younger
J. Gardener
Misa L. Thomas
Hy -Vaughn
J.H. Barksdale
Solo
Mattie Crews
Hisaband
Aen
Lottie Pulliam
Tessa Smith
Reidsville
N. C
Lucy Pulliam
Joseph Brammer
Verna Woods
Bluefield
A. A. Brown
Il. Nev
Hosea
Cooperg
Rev
Wm. Miller
Croziey Temple
Feilerogden
Odd Fellows
Rush
Ming Rora Carr
Hoth Tony Miller
Mia
Laura Hughes
Wedley
Thomas Flood
Powerful antiseptic claims against catarrh advertised
An advertisement touts a six ounce bottle of a powerful antiseptic claimed to destroy pernicious germs of catarrh. It lists pharmacies in Blue held and other areas, promotes nasal spray or snuff, and guarantees money back if symptoms persist. TheCopy also hints at drinking the product and urges readers to act today to banish catarrh.
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Hanida
Blue Held
Fairview
General Mitchell Not Reappointed as AAS Chief
Rigadier General William Mitchell who has been at the center of the air power controversy will not be reappointed as assistants chief of the army air service. His failure to receive the appointment will revert him to the rank of colonel.
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William Mitchell
Army Air Service
Local social notes and school updates report
Miss Ossie Allen hosts informal party at Mrs. R A Watkins home with Ira Scott as guest of honor and light music. PTA to meet Friday. pupil honor rolls listed and attendance high. Bluefield Institute program at Bethel A M Church directed by Miss Warren and Mr Walton. Fire bogs slay seven near Gorey. two farm laborers arrested.
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Ossie Allén
R. A. Watkins
Ira ‘Scott
Glatto, Wan
Parent-Teaching' Association
Carrie Brown
Ogsie Allen
Brown
Miss Warren
Dublin
Margaret O'Neil
Bluefield Institute
Glee Club
Heath
Will Yender
Bathel
Gorey
No Change Swedish Cabinet Is Expected
Stockholm reports no changes in the Swedish cabinet after the death of former Premier Hjalmar Branting. Rickard Sandler will remain premier, while Carl E. Svennson, who led the liquor board and was minister of commerce, is appointed to head the agency again.
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Stockholm
Mar
Hjalmar Branting
Rickard Sandler
Carl BE. Svennson
Ligard
Branting
Beaver High to stage Springtime musical comedy
Helen Lawrence will star as Priscilla Brewster with Tarl Armentrout as Jack Wainwright in the Beaver high school's production of Springtime a musical comedy set across three acts from 1883 to modern times. Songs include Spring Come True Priscilla Will Sing Time and Set All Our Dreams Garden of Memories. The show features fine singing and period costumes with modern touches.
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Bluefield
Heen Lawrence
Priscilla Brewster
the Beaver High School
Tarl Armentrout
Jack Wainwright
Jack
Priscilla
Miss Lawrence
Ms. Armentrout
Beaver High School
Enthusiastic Revival Ends at Wise Sunday
One of the best revival meetings in Wise Virginia closed Sunday night at the M Church, South. Rev. W. Brooks pastor led the event assisted by Percy Y. Brown of Roanoke Virginia, whose leadership and singing boosted the song service and overall spirit of the gathering.
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Brooks
Brookshaw
Wise
Order of Odd Fellows
Christ
Masons
M . Church, South
W. Brooks
Percy Y. Brown
Roanoke
Seven Sailors Burned in Explosion at Sea
An explosion aboard a vessel near Honolulu injured seven crew members. The incident, described in terse navy dispatches, left rescuers scrambling as medics treated burns. No fatalities are reported, and authorities investigate the cause aboard the ship.
Explosion at Schofield Barracks Kills Multiple
An explosion at Schofield Barracks today seriouslyinjured several air force personnel during shell loading for a joint army and navy maneuver. Seven or eight men were burned, with one possibly fatally harmed. Cause not yet determined.
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Schofield Barracks
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Bil Feltow
News of Colored Folk
Rialto
Phy Serven
Pa & Layla
Nedy
Speed Boys
Fenon
Cryst. Ystal
Helen Lawrence
D. W. Griffith
Mr. Little
Bramwell
Northfork
Keystone
Kimball
Matoaka
Marc
Honoluh
United States Army
Washington
American Legion-Shrine Club
Merica
N. Y
Theatre Magazine
Robert W. Chambers
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