Living Theater As John Irving Praises American Stage
In a New York World article a visiting critic discusses the vitality of American theater noting its daring productions and strong American actors. He laments London directors and praises New York’s musical comedies while urging American managers to support homegrown drama and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Erving
Plagewright
Crilié
New York
Hhrough
London
America
Sam
Bester
Corrylee Company
Pullig
Lhmir
Injuries Fatal to Warren Man and Lindbergh Golf Notice
Fragmented local items report a Warren man William Conner dying from injuries after a golf related incident and mention Lindbergh taking up golf. The brief also notes a farewell message from Mayor Heat and a planned Washington trip, plus real estate and road sign discussions. Names include William Conner, Lindbergh, Mayor Heat, G. D. Heat, Cassius L. Alexander, and the Heath family. Local institutions referenced are St. Josephs Church and the Church property on West Smith Street.
Fragmented Historical Quiz Questions About Figures
A garbled OCR set poses several trivia prompts including asks about a general on the Southern Campaign, the largest city in Argentina, a famous English diary, origin of the polka, and a tradition affecting Supreme Court justices. It also includes unrelated literary and factual questions about Byron and Childe Harold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Argentina
O Pola
ES Supreme Court
Great Britain
Lord Byron
Childe Harole
Duke Hye Nad the Thidsoe
Ray
J Wi Goodwin Returns with Speedy Horses to Town
J Wi Goodwin, a renowned tireing man, arrived in town yesterday with two fast horses. He plans to pace and train them here as a prelude to a forthcoming circuit event. The entry signals an active season for local horse racing enthusiasts and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wi Goodwin
Tireing
Lia Bake Brie Cirenit
NO MOVIE UPHEAVAL PROSPECTS FOR SILENT FILMS
A professional commented that silent pictures may become obsolete as talkies expand. Meat producers already experiment with sound films, and 2,000 theatres are ready to show titles with others installing equipment quickly. Actors may gain more chances in talkies, while non English audiences may still face language barriers expanding appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hays
Imiti
Baulty
A Problem a Day: Circumference Puzzle Outlet
A quirky puzzle asks for the circumference of the largest engine wheel, mentioning revolutions and distances like 32, 72, and 112 feet. The solution hints at multiplying 24 by 2-3, dividing 50 by 1-2, and taking a square root, reflecting a dated entertainment column tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Woman Fatally Burned Witness in Punxsutawney Murder Case
Ruth Sprankle, 48, a key witness in the Bertha Haffner murder trial in Brookville, was fatally burned when flames ignited her clothing in a haymow fire here. She died at Punxsutawney Hospital after being found with second degree burns and collapsing from a sinking spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Sprankle
Brookville
United Press
Punxsutawney, Pa
Rut Sprankle
Bertha Haffner
Victor 4. Busch
Lie Punxsutayney Hospital
Punxsutawney
Lal Bf
Bertha McCauley Hattner
AL Brookville
Bobien
Mise Sprankle
Wien Wagene Geist
Punxsutawney Hospital
JAIL WORK PLAN EXPLOSIVE BALLOON FIND TOY BALLOON
Erie reports a jail work plan toy balloon found near Minard Park with a note asking finders to write to Jot Moore in Middletwich. The item hints at prisoners working on a lite ceininl Of ShoFL term county, with pay and pension details to be decided by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County
Erie
Eday
Meherma
Poor Board
Mir Hess
Wilduy
Hippen
OM City
Apri
Old
Minard Park
Jot Moore
Middletwich
Nena
Put Out Those Fires Statistics Warn Campers
A fragmentary warning notes that careless campers leave fires alight more than hunters. It urges extinguishing embers to protect forests and reduce losses across the Hum en mber country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humen |Mber
Engagement Announced After Ol City Bridge Party
An engagement party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Dockery in Ol City. Miss Celia Digan is engaged to Mr Olto Illert, both of Ol City. Six bridge tables were in use and a Noor lamp was presented to the bride to be. Decorations featured white and pink with wedding bells and pink rose bud favors bearing the couple s names. The wedding is planned for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dockery
Ol City
Celia Digan
Olto Illert
Ol! City
Noor Lamip Wis
Growth in Erie property values reported by city official
Erie April 6 officials announce a dip in property values for 1929, with total city value listed at $148,197.87 across six wards. Ward breakdowns show First $16,541,697. Second $25,491,603. Third $37,224,570. Fourth $20,140,199. Fifth $26,?. Sixth $19,482,508.
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Growler
Pinance
Thomas Mehaley
Tal
Senathan
Tifth
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M Berstive Edwards
May Wightiary
Annie Laurie
Italy
Mussolin
Harry Moréland
Briggs
Hursday
Norfolk
Chaves Lindbergh
Uueragvaca Yeate
Lis Bance
Anne Spencer
Morrow
Huimay
Warren
William
Conner
le Hone
Dye
Ani Mace
Lindbergh
Arevlen
Aid Tb Pallor
Morcow
St. Josephi
Ansicus
Romina
G. D. Heat
Whichiapee
Cassius L. Alxeander
Federal Whittlesey
Louise
Florence
Lee
Leage
Rip
Washington, D. C
Crown
the Businessmen's Exchange
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Jeen
Jon, Heath
Sprig Bick, Ity
West Smith Street
W. L. Gordon
Wienlse
Il Vidal
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Color Creations
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
N. Center St
Jennsylvanie
Wottfes
Toutnis Duvar
Ral
Cael Fesnik
Ortav
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
The
Maryland Casualty Company of
Baltimore, Md
and the Home Insurance Company
State Insurance Commission
Stanley H. Nichols
Washington Street
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