Springtime at Pocahontas staged by John B. Foster Co
Dorothy Hemsey directs a Rogers production of Springtime in Pocahontas at the opera house with a large local cast. Rehearsals began after arrival of Miss Hemsey and Miss Reimley previously directed in Warsaw, Ind. The show features Priscilla played by Alicia Dennen and a broad ensemble of young performers, promising a top local roflux for Pocahontas.
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John B. Foster
Compan
Fostoria
Ohio
Dorothy Hemsey
Pocahontas
Opera House
American Légion
Miss Reimley
Warsaw
Ind
Rogers
American Legion
Priscilla
Alica Dennen
Elvira
Lucille Geddy
Primrose
Ethel Alley
Zenobie
Virginia Peery
Abigail
Ann Camper
Thankful ‘Standish
Bertie Church Joyce
Thelma Whitehead
Desiree
Foster
Sue
Elizabeth Orchard
Jack Wainwright
Jackson
Bobby
Barnes Gillespie
James
N. Clarence Smith
Tom
Earl
Gibson
Parsons
Roy Minnick
Pocahontas Parent Teachers Association Meeting Notes
The Pocahontas Parent-Teachers Association met Thursday evening at 8 in the high school auditorium. Officers discussed important business and committee reports, followed by an attractive program by local talent. Although speaker Mrs Henderson could not attend, comedians Gillespie and Green delivered humorous songs and jokes.
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Association of Pocahontas
Henderson
Gillespie
Green
Wealth figures show US led world in 1822 wealth
Census data released estimates the total wealth of America at 820 031 862 000 in 1822 with real estate forming the largest share, agriculture and equipment rising, and the national income increasing from 34 to 50 million. A large share of the personal income tax was paid by a small group in the 50 000 to 100 000 class.
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United States
America
United
France
Germany
Literary and dramatic events at Pocahontas school
A report of school activities highlights monthly meetings, a literary contest in Pocahontas, and opera house previews. The Sock and Buskin Club presents The Charm School by Miss Virginia Haller, with Latane’s Winning of Latane noted for its vivid costumes and music. Miss Anne Falin's training praised. a correction on Thursday's paper is issued.
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Charm School
Lock and Buskin Club
Virginia Haller
Pril
Latane
Pocahontas Opera House
Anne Falin
the Sock and Buskin Club
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Endorsed by Patient
A letter testifies to severe stomach gases and colic relief after three years without symptoms following Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The writer credits a family doctor, Philadelphia visits, and a final remedy that claimed to remove intestinal mucus and inflammation, noting a money back guarantee.
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Philadelphia
Mayr
White
Latane Play Highlighted by Athletic Association
Piper notes Sock and Bus Kin Club presented The Winning of Latane but credits Athletic Association members with high merit. Tryouts for P. H. 8 varsity baseball underway amid hard practice. Schedule openings exist. local schools may contact Vernon EB Stafford, business manager.
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Piper
Sock and Buskin
Latane
Athletic Association of P. H. 8
P. H
P.H
Vernon
Stafford
Community League Meet Draws Large Audience in Town Hall
A community league gathering in the high school auditorium featured remarks by Superintendent A Greever and Judge J B Boyer of Tazewell. Greever reported $20,000 ready to match $30,000 bond funds for Pocahontas school plant valued around $75,000, built with county and town support. Boyer spoke on wholesome entertainment and outlined a future home for children in the county. Dennis Draper played violin solos with Miss Mary Lee Draper on piano. a dialogue by Barnes Gillespie and Reuben Greens closed the program. The audience felt the evening well spent despite the chief speaker's late arrival.
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Community League
A. §. Greever
J. B. Boyer
Tazewell
Greever
Warris Hart
Pocahontas
Boyer
Ylang
Savonarola
Tazewell County
Dennis Draper
Mary Lee Draper
Barnes Gillespie
Reuben Greens
Pocahontas Personal News and Local Births
Miss Gene Pearman of Switchback spent Friday with the Drapers. Word comes of the serious illness of Mrs. Arch Boone near Abingdon. On Thursday the stork visited Pocahontas to bless Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jenkins with a baby boy and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester with a girl.
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Gene Pearman
Switchback
Drapers
Abingdon
Arch Boone
Pocahontas
Stork
W. J. Jenkins
Mya
Sylvester
Attendance Push for Sunday School Growth
A fragmented note encourages attendance at the Christian Sunday school noting steady growth and an emphasis on opening classes this Sunday to allow those at other schools to attend.
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Christian Sunday School
Butt Motor Company Adds Expert to Staff
Charles Lawson resigns as chief electrician of Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company Cooper to become foreman at Butt Motor Company Pocahon tas. joint venture promises unmatched auto electrical service. Epworth League program promises entertainment Sunday 6:30 PM led by Misa Jackson with American Legion band. Rev. William Burleigh returns from two week Pennsylvania tour to preach at Christian church. Local colored Methodist church reports leadership changes and wealth of donations amid baby contest growth. Operetta Snow White performs at Mreneman with full houses. church auxiliaries report strong results across events and clubs. Rev A D Williams to preach at both services today.
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Charles Lawson
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Cooper
Butt Motor Company
Pocahontags
Lawson
Mechanics 2
Epworth League
Misa Jackson
American Legion
Colored Methodist
Baptist
A. D. Williams
A D. Williams
Snow White
Ty Graham
Legion Dance Pleases as Pocahontas Inn Hosts Big Night
The Legion dance at the Pocahontas Inn on Thursday night drew the largest attendance in years. Long Harbour's orchestra provided the music, delivering real dance tunes that satisfied attendees. The event was a financial and social success for the community.
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Legion
Pocahontas Inn
Pocahontas
Long Harbour
Hard Boiled Pansy in The Gaiety Girl at Palace
Grace Darmond plays the hard boiled Pansy in The Gaiety Girl at the Palace theater Monday. The Universal Jewel vehicle, adapted from I A R Wylie's The Inheritors, features Pansy a stylish chorus girl from the London Gaiety theater scene.
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Grace Darmond
Pansy
Mary Philbin
Universal
I. A. R. Wylie
Palace Theater
London
Gaiety
Sunday Pictures At Palace For Pocahontas Relief
The wellars committee arranged another 3 PM showing at the Palace this Sunday afternoon. Patronage for prior Sunday pictures encourages a repeat. Proceeds go to relief for Pocahontas needy families. The feature is The Neer Do Well.
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Wellars
Pocahontas
Denmark Enjoys Mild Winter Spares Furriers Coal Merchants
The Copenhagen report notes a mild winter with no daytime freezes and rare freezing nights, characterizing February as unusually springlike. All towns, unlike Helsingfors Reval and Riga, see little snow this season, a boon praised by residents though coal merchants lament lost profits.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Denrmark
Josing
Helsingfors Reval
Riga
Fishing birds in Tokyo use trained cormorants
Japanese train cormorants to fish, rings on necks prevent swallowing, birds guided by long cords over the sea glades to catch fish.
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Tokyo
Walker's Prostrate Specific Promises Free Trial
An advertisement claims a remedy for prostrate troubles that will remove burning pain backaches and weakness within 24 hours. It offers a free sample with no obligation and asks for the name to prove the product can make the reader feel 10 years younger. The notice is signed by B. Walker at 2482 Gateway Station Bates City Missouri.
Pocahontas Friendship Club Meets At Baptist Church
The Pocahontas Friendship Club held its bi monthly meeting at the Baptist church. Reports from committees were given after a song service and prayer. The aim is to promote fellowship among Christian young people and invite strangers to join. The program featured B Y P A talks, readings, and musical numbers. Refreshments followed as the group grows in membership and interest. The next meeting is planned for May at the Methodist church.
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Pocahontas Friendship Club
Baptist Church
N. ©. Smith
Wariown
N. B. Smith
Ke Wynecoff
B.B. Owens
Carlyle Bnett
CG. H. Butt
Elizabeth Yeatts
Hadith Minick
Charles Masay
Virginia Maxey
Methodist Church
City Council Warning Over Street Ash and Trash Dumping
Officials issue warning to town residents about general disregard of the ordinance prohibiting throwing or dumping ashes trash and rubbish on streets. Notice is served to enforce compliance and curb violations.
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Council
Fragmentary Municipal Ordinance Notice
Fragmentary text from an ordinance outlines enforcement actions for violators. It mentions residents, keeping a certain storage, and immediate action in case of further violations. No clear names, dates, or places are legible.
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Feder
Priet on last Priddy fileht meeting details
A fragment describes a religious gathering across churches with an attendance reminder. P. U. meeting at 6:30 tonight at a Baptist church and a Friendship Club study on the Savior's acts is noted. A quiz on a life topic and a second portrait of a program study titled B. U. Plans and Programs are mentioned.
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Flova Etkanizations
P. U
Curch
Friendship Club
B. U
Kidney flushing salts ad touted to aid kidneys
An advertisement extols Jad Salts as a cheap effervescent lithia water mix. It claims drinking a quart of water daily and four ounces of Jad Salts each morning can flush kidneys, reduce acids, and prevent kidney and bladder issues, urging periodic medical checks.
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Seth Sanne
Palace Theatre
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Gaiety Girl
King Baggot
JEWEL
Chero-Cola Bottling Co
Obeagy ‘Brothers
S. Beat
Bluefield Telegraph
New York News
New York Times
Baltimore American
By Aker
Matos
Buster
Ethe
Nou Mention
POH. S
Hasterday
Judge Boyer
Elizabeth Bailey
Water Street
du Pont
Ublic
du Pont Painit
Pocahontas, Virginia
Epworth
William Burleigh
Pennsylvania
Pittburg
Alleghany
McKeesport
The
Christian Church
Gateway Station
Bates City
Pulaski Foundry & Mfg. Corp
Pulaski, Virginia
St. Clair Street
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