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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
16
A 1928 New York theatre year review lauds Strange Interlude as a landmark play and perhaps the finest by a native author. It notes its simple staging shift from office to living room and contrasts with Belasco's Mina in scale, cost about $300,000, and its influence on production trends.
Having served in several newspaper shops Powell joined The Daily as linotype operator over four years ago and rose to head the mechanical departments. He has earned many friends and is noted for loyalty to The Sally and the workers who prepare the newspaper.
The Daily staff lauds James W. Lowe linotype operator in Decatur for three years. He is noted as highly efficient in the newsroom and admired for skill in lighting and his own The Strange Interlude. The piece also surveys classic plays and musical revivals linked to famed producers and theaters.
Verbon Lowery has completed several years of service in the mechanical department of this newspaper, serving with the press room crew.
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