Miss Anderson Declines Movie Chance For Mother's Wishes
Seventeen year old Marion F Anderson of West Roxbury declined a screen opportunity after being spotted at Boston Common by Goldwyn scout Miss Fernandez. She told the scout she would not go into movies because her mother would disapprove, though she and her family are seeking possible film work. The scout praised her poise and unusual character as she turned down the offer after a late afternoon sighting.
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Marion F. Anderson
Lagrange Street
West Roxbury
Miss Anderson
Boston Common
Goldwyn
New England
Post
Everett
Malden
Melrose
Wakefield
Somerville
Waltham
Watertown
Cambridge
Miss Fernandez
Milk Street
Telephone Company
Robert McIintyre
Bijou Fernandez
Frog Pond
Ruth C. Bodwell
The
California
Goldwyn scout tours New England seeking screen potential
A Goldwyn scout toured Everett to Wakefield and beyond during a National Education Association convention search for girls with motion picture appeal. She judged many candidates as not fitting screen qualifications though highlighting a standout from Roxbury High School and noting the value of attractive hands. The hunt continues today from Boston to Worcester visiting several towns.
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Post
Everett
Malden
Melrose
Wakefield
Somerville
Cambridge
Watertown
Waltham
Pites
Goldwyn Scout
National Education Association
Boston
Worcester
Wellesley
Natick
Framingham
Marlboro
Hyde Park Fourth of July Exercises Delayed by Rain
Congressman Louis A. Frothingham and Philip P. Coveney spoke at Hyde Park City Hall for the Fourth of July program. Carl H. Magnuson read the Declaration of Independence and Dr. John P. Rattigan presided. Rain postponed the fireworks and band concert to Saturday night while several hundred children received ice cream at noon.
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Louis A. Frothingham
Philip P. Coveney
Hyde Park
Carl H. Magnuson
John P. Rattigan
The Lost Columbine by Julian Street in Boston Post
The marriage themed feature titled The Lost Columbine appears in the Boston Sunday Post Magazine as part of the original story series by acclaimed author Julian Street.
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Columbine
Julian Street
Boston Sunday Post
Celebration draws thousands to Jamaica Plain playground events
More than 4000 children joined the John W. Murphy Post celebration at Jamaica Plain with races, toys, ice cream, and a baby and doll show yielding prizes for Mary McCart Barbara Shuman and Rita Crowley. Agassiz School won a 22 to 2 baseball cup over Thomas Parkman. A William Eustis Playground football cup was won by the Galways in a Galways Roscommons match. A fire near K L Deymore’s property caused losses and a family narrow escape with four cars burned.
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John W. Murphy
Carolina Avenue
Jamaica Plain
John W. Murphy Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Women’s Auxiliary
the Post
Thomeas J. Kelly
Veterans’ Post
Mary McCart
Barbara Shuman
Rita Crowley
Agassiz
Thomas Parkman
Billings Field
Roslindale
Roscommons
Curley
Galways
Fire Destroys Mill Fire Destroys Mill in Waldoboro
Fire swept through a local mill causing extensive damage and an estimated loss of $30,000. The blaze broke out in the early hours, threatening the heart of the town’s business district and prompting efforts to salvage remaining operations.
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Waldoboro
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Palm Beach
Palm Beach Mills
Goodall Worsted CO
A. Rohaut
Fourth Avenue
New York
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E.E. Gray CO
Hanover, Untonan and
Blackstone Sts
Gray’s Graham
Shine Biscuit Co
Ib. Cc
Grayco Brand
Sardines Tango
Tey Pon
American Lead Pencil Co
Fifth Ave., N. Y
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K. L. Deymore
Deymore
Boston Wholesale Millinery Co
Temple Place
Blake
Pat
Milan
Polaire Coat
Coats
Polaire
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