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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1915
Page
3
Part three of the photo drama Creation is shown at the Maryland Theatre each Sunday at 8 and 9 pm. The film traces biblical events from the wise men to the nativity and Jesus birth with music and lectures. The piece is paired with broad discussions of U.S. legislative processes and Washington institutions.
A Christian named Marcellus is imprisoned and led to an arena where a lion initially threatens him but shows docility after recognizing his benefactor. Spectators deem it a miracle as the Star of the East appears guiding shepherds to the manger and the Christ Child is revealed. The scenes extend to Jesus life including baptism miracles betrayal and trial.
In Washington on February 27, President Wilson plans to lay the ship purchase issue before the people with speeches by himself and other Democrats. Republicans see this as a political weapon, while the bill’s fate remains uncertain as Congress contemplates extra sessions and fiscal strains.
Miss Margaret Richmond will hold a spelling bee at Ocean school Tuesday night with a prize for the winner. A Victrola concert and children’s songs and recitations are planned. George Robertson and William McNeil of Woodland will join a live pigeon shoot in Association Park, Midland, the second week of March for 100 dollars a side. Minor basketball results: M A C Juniors beat Crescent Juniors 16 to 11, Murphy’s foul shooting noted. Midland Crescents beat Friendsville 48 to 29. Brophy scored 28. Midland hosts Friendsville March 13. Federals of Cumberland meet Midland Crescents Thursday and Beall High girls of Frostburg play Midland Tuesday. Baseball notes: Elmer Williams captains Frostburg, McGuire active, Kelly busy, Salb to bolster Midland infield, Riggins and Doyle strong, Marean won’t pitch for Midland, Necesson to bring Baltimoreans to the league.
The Eckhart Mendelssohn Glee Club concert will be held Tuesday evening in the Junior hall under the auspices of the local Boy Scout company. The Eckhart Dramatic Club committee considers three plays for local dramatists to stage here.
Special lunch room notice offers a turkey dinner for fifty cents to families on Sunday. The brief ad promises a simple meal option and encourages patrons to avoid cooking. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.
Lonavening Champs defeated Boswell 69 to 20 in a basketball game at Lonavening. Pell showcased excellent pass and footwork with standout basket caging. Boswell’s Clerk did not play due to being employed in Garrett, Pennsylvania.
A Union Gospel service at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church on Virginia Avenue will begin with an open air gathering led by Captain Woous of the Salvation Army and assistants. Ten minute talks will follow from Revs. Barry Loomis Richardson and a main address by W. Montignant on The Lost Girl. The five week revival ends tomorrow.
Assemblyman Talmage sponsors a measure to prohibit liquor sales to anyone under 21, strengthening existing 18 year old minor drinking age. The debate hints at broader liquor laws targeting college and university areas near campuses as public nuisances and calls for stricter enforcement.
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