Springtime Coming to Pocahontas Opéra House
John B. Foster Producing Company promotes Springtime a Rogers production of youth romance and happiness arriving in Pocahontas. Dorothy Rumley directs rehearsals at the American Legion Dig-In as a large eager crowd watches the cast of about one hundred featured by Priscilla Elvira Primrose Zenobia Abigail Thankful Joyce Desiree Sue Jack Bobby James Parsons Tom.
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John B. Foster
Fostoria
Ohio
Dorothy Rumley
Pocahonta
Opéra House
America Legion
Pocahontas
Miss Hemley
Warsaw
Ind
Rogers
American Legion
Priscilla
Alicea Dennen
Elvira
Luceile Geddy
Primrose
Ethel Alley
Zenobia
Virginia Peery
Abigail
Ann Camper
Pocahontas PTA Hears Program At High School Auditorium
Pocahontas Parent-Teachers Association met Thursday evening at 8 in the high school auditorium. Important business and committee reports were discussed. An entertainment program featured local talent with comedians Gillespie and Green performing songs and jokes in place of the evening speaker Mrs Henderson who was absent.
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Parent-Teachers Association of
Wealth of the United States Tops Historical Levels in 1922
Census figures show per person wealth at 2 916.89 and total national wealth around 2003,862,000, with 1922 marking a peak in accumulated national wealth and income. The decade saw wealth led by clothing, furniture, autos, and horse drawn transport as income rose from 34 to 50 billion annually. Taxation in 1922 centered on 198,807 individuals paying 45 percent of personal income tax, with 16 percent from the 50,000 to 100,000 bracket.
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United States
America
United Ings
Literary contest and school theatre notes from Pocahontas
A summary of upcoming school literary and theatre events at Pocahontas including preliminary contests for county representation, a three act comedy The Charm School by the Lock and Buskin Club, and The Winning of Latane presented by Pocahontas High School students with strong costumes lighting and music. The Sock and Buskin Club also corrects an error about a recent play in Thursdays paper.
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Poscahontas Opera House
Charm School
Lock and Buskin Club
Virginia Haller
Pril
Avideh
P. H S
Pocahontas Opera House
Anne Falin
Sock and Buskin Club
Sock and Buskin
Latane
Athletic Association of P. H. S
Waited Till the Cows Came Home Letter Ad
A sufferer describes severe gases and colic relieved by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after failing to find relief from a family doctor in Philadelphia. The letter claims long-term cure and promotes the remedy as a simple, harmless preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation. White Pharmacy and druggists are cited for availability.
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Philadelphia
Community League Meet Draws Large Local Attendance
An active Community League meeting convened in the high school auditorium on Thursday evening. Su perintendent A S Greever and Judge J B Boyer of Tazewell gave talks praising the bond election and outlining school plans. Dennis Draper provided violin solos and Barnes Gillespie with Reuben Greene performed a comedy dialogue. The audience enjoyed the program despite the absence of the chief speaker.
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Community League
A. S. Greever
J. B. Boyer
Tazewell
Pocahontas
Boyer
Savonarola
Tazewell County
Dennis Draper
Mary Tee Draper
Barnes Gillespie
Reuben Greene
Pocahontas Personal News Brightens With Births And Illness
Miss Gene Pearman of Switchback spent Friday with the Drapers in Pocahontas. Word arrived of the serious illness at Mrs Arch Boone’s home near Abingdon, a former Pocahontas resident. The stork blessed Mr and Mrs W T Jenkins with a baby boy and Mr and Mrs Sylvester with a baby girl.
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Gene Pearman
Switchback
Drapers
Abingdon
Arch. Boone
Pocahontas
W. T Jenkins
Mrs. Sylvester
Sunday School Attendance Grows Encouragingly
The Christian Sunday school reports steady attendance growth and invites more to join. Classes are offered for all ages and meet at 14 o'clock with a chance for those who attend other schools to participate.
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Aplend
Christian Sunday School
Butt Motor Company Adds Expert To Lists
Charles Lawson resigns as chief electrician of Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company to join Butt Motor Company of Pocahontas as foreman of the repair shop. He becomes part owner, strengthening the firm with expert mechanics in electrical work like generators and starters. Epworth League program set for Sunday at 6:30 under Miss Jackson with American Legion band members.
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Charles Lawson
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Company
Cooper
Butt Motor Company
Pocahontas
Epworth League
Jackson
American Legion
Local churches report strong week and events
Rev. William Burleigh returns from a Pennsylvania tour and will lead the Christian church service. The local colored Methodist church reports major activity with fund drives, a neck to neck baby contest, and praise for the union service. A D Williams and his choir receive praise for a penetrating message as community events include Snow White performances, operettas, and charity shows.
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William Burleigh
Pennsylvania
Pittburg
Alleghany
McKeesport
The
Christian Church
Colored Methodist
Rey
Ai D, Williams
Aiberal
A D. Wiliams
Snow White
Freeman
Graham
T. Davis
Scales Club
Teague
Estelle Matney
A. D. Williams
Legion Dance Charms Po Cahontas Inn Audience
The Legion dance at the Po cahontas Inn on Thursday night attracted the largest crowd in recent years. Long Harbour's orchestra provided the music, delivering real dance tunes that pleased attendees and boosted local spirits and finances.
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Legion
Pocahontas Inn
Pocahontas
Long Harbour
Pansy in The Gaiety Girl at Palace theater
Grace Darmond plays the hard boiled Pansy in The Gaiety Girl a Universal Jewel vehicle adapted from The Inheritors arriving Monday to the Palace theater Pansy is a member of the famous London Gaiety theater chorus and known for her beauty and gowns
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Grace Darmond
Pansy
Mary Philbin
Universal
I. A. R. Wylie
Palace Theater
London
Gaiety Theater
Welfare committee to show film at Palace today
The welfare committee arranged another Sunday picture at the Palace this afternoon at 3 o clock. The patrons support for previous Sunday screenings encouraged the committee to repeat the event. Proceeds will aid Pocahontas needy families. The showing is The Neer Do Well.
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Pocahontas
Springlike Weather In Denmark All Winter
Copenhagen reports a milder than usual winter with daytime temperatures not dropping below freezing. February is typically the coldest, yet this year feels like early spring, pleasing most residents while furriers and coal merchants lament lost sales. Cities such as Helsingfors Reval and Riga have seen little snow and only frosty nights thus far.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Helsingfors
Reval
Riga
Cormorants in Japan Fish for Tokyo Fishermen
Japanese teams train ringed cormorants to fish in the sea glades. Birds are guided by long cords to haul in catches, with rings preventing swallowing.
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Tokyo
Getting Up Nights Promise Quick Relief From Prostrate Trouble
An ad claims Getting Up Nights can be stopped in 24 hours with Walker's Prostrate Specific. It promises renewed pep and relief from burning, pain, backache, and weakness. Free sample offered with plaid wrapper, no obligation, postpaid. Respond with name to prove improvement and gain a free trial.
Friendship Club Begins Promising Bi Monthly Meeting
The Pocahontas Friendship Club held its bi monthly meeting Friday at 8 in the Baptist church. Reports from committees, readings of the constitution, and a program by Mrs. N B Smith followed. Members discussed Christian fellowship, youth outreach, and social activities. Refreshments ended the evening as the club grows in membership and interest with the next meeting set for May at the Methodist church.
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Tha. Poeditontas Friendship Club
Baptist Church
N. C. Smith
Pocahontas Friendship Club
Peart
Strangera
Methodist Church
City Council Warning On Street Litter Disposal
The town officials warn of widespread disregard for the ordinance forbidding ashes trash and rubbish on streets. The notice serves to inform residents and enforce compliance with the trash disposal rule.
Meeting Sparks Interest Amid Religious Work and Plans
The gathering of the Friends on Friday night drew notable attendance as discussions covered religious activities, riots, and planned meetings. A quiz on His life is slated for 6:30 PM at the Varieta church, with the second gram study on Plans and Programs expected to engage attendees.
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Varieta Churchéa
P. U
Ali Petit
Flush kidneys with Jad Salts and water, says expert
A famous authority urges flushing kidneys to prevent illness from rich foods. When kidneys feel dull or urine is cloudy begin drinking a quart of water daily and take Jad Salts before breakfast to stimulate kidneys, neutralize acids, and help prevent bladder weakness. have kidneys examined twice yearly.
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Jad Salta
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Aine Ras
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