Song Birds Delight all House at Lyceum Theatre
The Williams Colored Singers presented a varied program from American folk songs to opera selections at Lyceum Theatre. The ensemble impressed a largely Black audience, with Grabbe the bass star delivering Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep. The eight-member group, noted for global tours, encore with The Rosary.
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Ie Song Birds Delight
Lyceum Theatre
Lucia
Il Trovatore
Wilams Colored Singers
Cradle of the Deep
Williams
Coleman Peck Enters Probate Judge Race in Decatur Area
Coleman Peck, noted Decatur lawyer, announces candidacy for probate judge subject to the Democratic primary on May 9. He has previous probate office experience as a former clerk and two past campaigns, and is active in fraternal groups. Incumbent Judge W. P. Skeggs, Lovick Troup, Melvin Hutson and Mat Wiggins also entered the race, making five candidates publicly announced.
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Coleman Peck
Decaturs
Peck
Judge Peck
Masonic Fraternity
Woodmen
W. PE. ‘Skeggs
Lovick Troup
Mel‘vin Hutson
Mat Wiggins
Hartselle
Henry B. Walhal Stars In Birth of a Nation Tale
Alabama born Henry B. Walhal stars in The Birth of a Nation segment at Star and Masonic Theatres today. He portrays Jack Langdon the social reformer in a three reel Essanay drama about youthful law breakers. Elizabeth Benbridge co stars in the stirring screen play.
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Henry B. Walhal
Alabama
Masonic and
Star Theatre
Jack Langdon
Henry Walthal
Elizabeth Benbridge
Mr. Walthal
Theatre Goers in as Parts of the United States
Readers attend performances as segments of the United States engage with theater culture. The note highlights audience participation and regional theatre scenes within the broader national entertainment landscape.
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United States
Long Delayed Picture Arrives For Benefit Show
The Shubert comedy Marrying Money featuring Clara Kimball Young arrives at last and will be shown at the Masonic Theatre Friday. The five reel feature was delayed in transit for the Athletic club benefit and is touted as a sure cure for the blues.
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Athletic Club
Masonic Theatre
Clara Kimball Young
Final Chapter of Diamond From the Sky Shown at Delite
The final chapter of the serial Diamond From the Sky returns to the Delite Theatre for today and tonight. Local Views are also on screen with the Mutual Weekly featuring Decatur photos by Ben Strasser shown to theatregoers this week.
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Delite Theatre
From the Sky
Delite Today
Mutual
Decaturs
Ben Strasser
Bohemian Girl at Mason ic Theatre Tuesday Jan 11
The Bohemian Girl operetta is highlighted for its romantic story tuneful music and memorable songs such as Arline’s Dream and Thou Who in Might Supreme. It remains a favorite with broad appeal and enduring public affection.
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Masonic Theatre
Count Arnheim
Arline
Thaddeus
Devilshoof
Raven
All Star Revival Tops Poland's Stage Tuesday
A noted all star revival arrives Tuesday January 11 promising the best cast production yet seen in the country. The show draws attention for its famed performers and popular reception.
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Land of
Poland
Spellers Meet In Benefit Bee At New Decatur High
North Alabama spelling authorities will contest Friday evening at New Decatur High School auditorium for the School Improvement association. Confirmed contestants include Judge Wm E Skeggs W R Shelton Capt Samuel Blackwell Judge C Kyle Senator W T Lowe Sam Spieberger and Mrs J W Cobb all noted for studying the famous Blue Buck.
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North Alabama
New Decatur High School
School Improvement Association
W. R. Shelton
Capt
Samuel Blackwell
C. Kyle
W. T. Lowe
Sam Spieberger
J. W. Cobb
Comptroller Calls Condition of National Banks
Washington dispatch reports the comptroller of the currency issued the call for the condition of national banks as of the close of business December 31. The report outlines each bank's assets liabilities and reserves for the period ending year end.
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International News Service
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Friends urge S L Cook to run for Inferior Court judgeship
Friends of S L Cook former alderman and ex city council president urge him to seek the new inferior court judgeship in New Decatur. No formal entries have been announced though supporters praise his integrity and experience. Cook has given no definite indication of his plans. Possible rival candidates include Squire Rainey and former Representative Dan Walden who sponsored the bill creating the court.
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S. L. Cook
New Decatur
Inferior Court
Cook
Squire Rainey
Dan Walden
Schools Will Observe Good Roads Day
January 21 is Arbor and Good Roads Day in Alabama public schools. Exercises will be held and J A Rountree of the Alabama Good Roads Association has mailed literature to teachers. The movement began with this observance in Alabama and has spread to other states. The association urges a strong turnout for Good Roads Day and the later August dates.
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Birmingham
Alabama
J. A. Rountree
Alabama Good Roads Association
Alabama Good Roads Action
State Department of Education
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