Corrinne Griffith Declasse Film Set for Strand
Corrinne Griffith Productions, Inc announces Corrinne Griffith in Declasse at the Strand next Wednesday and Thursday. The picture, based on a play by Zoe Akins for Ethel Barrymore, features Clive Brook, Lloyd Hughes, Louise Fazenda and others. Robert Vignola directs with a script by Whittaker and King, detailing a society leader drawn into divorce court, hardship, and a final recovery.
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Corinne Griffith Productions, Inc
First National
Strand Theatre
Miss Griffith
Zoe Akins
Ethel Barrymore
Clive Brook
Lloyd Hughes
Louise Fazenda
Keystone Comedienna
Helen Haden
London
New York
Manhattan
Robert Vignola
Charles Whittaker
Bradley King
New Movie Plans Target Varied Genres in 1920s Hollywood
American film companies plan a $22 million expansion to meet demand for melodrama broad comedy and historical plays. The Famous Players-Lasky group will release super special photoplays with distinct individuality produced by top writers directors and stars. Projects include The Rough Riders with Theodore Roosevelt era figures and script by Herman Hagedorn plus Glorifying the American Girl with Florenz Ziegfeld and Rex Beach. A leading man remains unnamed as Roosevelt Memorial Association reviews. Old Tronsides centers on the Constitution and Stephen Decatur with Navy input. Other titles include New York by Sinclair Lewis and Alaska of the South Seas.
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New York
Jesse L. Lasky
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
Mr. Lasky
Theodore Rooverelt
Herman Hagedorn
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Memorial Association
Florenz Zepfield
Rex Beach
Ziegfield
Esther Ralston
Leeading
Tronsides
Charlestown Harbor
Stephen Decatur
Lasky
Wilbur
Navy Department
Marie Correlli
Head Winds at Strand with Universal’s notable cast
Universal Pictures presents Head Winds at the Strand next Friday featuring Patsy Ruth Miller opposite House Peters in a tale of wealth and romance aboard a private yacht. Supporting players include Len Chaney, Arthur Hoyt, William Austin, Richard Travers, Lydia Yeamans Titus and notable Oriental actors Tego Yamamoto George Kuwa and K Nambu. The film adapts A M Sinclair’s Saturday Evening Post story and is directed by Herbert Blach.
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Universal Jewel
Hauge Peters
Patsy Ruth Miller
Strand Theatre
House Peters
Universal Pictures Corporation
Len Chaney
Victor Hugo
Notre Dame
Patricia van Pelt
Peters
Arthur Hoyt
William Austin
Winthrop van Pelt
Theodoer van Pelt
Patrica
Hoyt
Austin
Ichard Travers
John Templeton Arnold
Clarence Brown
Lydia Yeamans
Titus
Tego Yamamoto
George Kuwa
K. Nambu
Saturday Evening Post
A. M. Sinclair Wilt
Patricia
California
Herbert Blache
Dodson Declaration of Personal Responsibility Notice
H J Dodson states he will not be liable for debts contracted by others. The notice appears with a date 12 27 and is labeled as an advertisement.
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H. J. Dodson
Dorothy Devore Emerges From Comedy Into Drama Adapting To The Prairie Wife
Dorothy Devore, a noted comedienne from Fort Worth who grew up with the movies, is cast in The Prairie Wife at the Strand. Hugo Ballin praises her range and predicts major success as she transitions from comedy to dramatic film, following the pattern of Chaplin and Keaton.
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Hugo Ballin
Metro-Goldwyn
Strand Theatre
Comedienne
Ballin
Chaplin
Keaton
Glora Swanson
Mae Busch
Betty Compson
Marie Prevost
Dale Fuller
Commedienne
von Stroheim
Louise Fazenda
Dorothy Devore
Lyons and Moran Comedy Company
Universal
Susie
Hazel
Hollywood
Arthur Stringer
Red Grange and Coolidge Break Even in Papers
London dispatch notes Red Grange and President Coolidge receive similar space in British papers. Reports quote Coolidge on tax cuts and his wife's questions about a sermon, while Grange’s football fame sparks talk of rapid wealth. Both attract attention for rapid success and public admiration.
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Red Grange
Coolidge
London
Ous
Grange
Gloriana Left Faint Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I
Critics fault Gwen John and Zangwill for a solemn historical take on Elizabeth I in Gloriana. The public wants a livelier portrayal of Elizabeth beyond statecraft and ponderous history, favoring the human, womanly side over monarchic weight.
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Bess
Gwen John
Hamlet
Henry VIII
England
Miss Johnson
Zangwill
Elizabeth
New muff warms Britain with rubber lined hot water tube
The coldest December in England has spurred British ingenuity with a new muff design. Many women wear a muff containing rubber tubing that can be filled with hot water to ward off chill and protect fingers from frost.
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England
Tango fashions bring plus fours into London dancewear
The tango craze in London popularizes a new women’s gown resembling silk plus fours. The long step style requires freedom from narrow skirts, replacing former sheath frocks. When stationary the look is a full skirted frock, but as the dance begins the divided skirt effect appears.
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London
Stage Stars Draw Attention With Ibsen Chekov and Shakespeare
Stage attractions shift as Ibsen Chekov and Shakespeare gain notice in London and suburbs. Lena Ashwell’s company and the old Vic revive Ibsen and Shakespeare while Chekov’s Sea Gull and The Cherry Orchard attract audiences. Western critics debate Chekov performance and Russian influence, with English viewers interpreting Russian art through English standards.
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Ibsen
Chekov
Shakespeare
London
Triangle
Lena Ashwell
Old Vic
Sea Gull
Western
Europe
Russia
British chambers push for businesslike government budgeting
A delegation from the Association of British Chamber of Commerce urged Winston Churchill to tighten scrutiny of government expenditure. The chambers agree on applying business discipline to public finance and demand accountability in spending.
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John Bull
Association of British Chamber of Commerce
Winston Churchill
Chambers
Adoption of accounting system ends waste in state departments
Mr. Churchill agreed to consider adoption of a unified business accounting system across all state departments as the sole effective method to eliminate waste. The opposition press accuses the government of indiscriminate spending and hints at higher taxes in the forthcoming budget.
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Churchill
Famous Composed Is Covered With Kisses
Opera in English lovers roar as Frank Harling receives a reception after the world premiere of A Light from St. Agnes in Chicago. The Boston composer of The Corps is cheered by Civic Opera artists and society, with at least 200 men embracing him in the lobby and women nearly collapsing as he flees to his hotel. Harling had conducted the work, the first to feature the saxophone and banjo, amid strong fanfare from music lovers.
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Chicago
Frank Harling
Boston
St. Agnes
Harding
Chicago Civic Opera
Harling
West Point Military Academy
Helium Gas Factor in Deep Sea Diver Test
Washington reports that helium experiments aim to extend safe diving depths and shorten ascent, reducing nitrogen absorption risks. Navy officials note potential for deeper dives with helium oxygen mixes, plus new rescue breathing gear and a domestic mine sweeping rope. Construction data show ships under way and carriers Saratoga and Lexington due 1926 end.
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Washington
J. D. Beuret
Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair
New York and
Mare Island Navy Yards
Saratoga
Lexington
Tennessee Fourth Among States in Play Ground Beautification
Tennessee ranks fourth among 42 states in public play fields entered for the national playground beautification contest. Knoxville and Memphis lead Tennessee entries with 17 and 10 grounds, respectively, as 24 fields from six cities compete for $3,000 in cash prizes and other awards through 1926.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Playground and Recreation Association of America
New York City
New York State
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Memphis
United States
Canada
New Orleans
Harmon Foundation
Knoxville
Centreville
Englewood
Zumbeldt
Martin
Notices for the Column Corrections Deadline
Public notices column invites weekly submissions and corrections by 3 p m each Saturday. Readers are asked to forward changes promptly to ensure inclusion in the upcoming edition.
Dale Street Mission Rev. A. J. Kenney, Pastor
The Dale Street Mission reports Rev. A. J. Kenney as pastor. Community members are invited to attend services and special events held weekly at the mission house.
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Dale Street
A. J. Kenney
St Pauls Episcopal Sunday School Opens at 10 A M
St Pauls Episcopal holds Sunday school at 10 a m with C N Ironside serving as superintendent.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal
N. Ironside
Pierce Memorial Sunday School Session Announced
Pierce Memorial announces Sunday school at 2 30 p m with Mr Hullett as superintendent and Mr Smith as secretary and treasurer public is cordially invited to attend the session and partake in the program
Broad Street M E South service times
Broad Street M E Southchurch announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning preaching at 11 o clock evening service at 7 30 p m Epworth League 6 30 p m and Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor M Stevenson.
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Broad Street
M. E
M. A. Stevenson
Epworth League
Barton’s Chapel Sunday School and Meeting Notice
Barton’s Chapel announces Sunday school at 10 a m with Rev A W Barton as superintendent and John Williams as secretary A prayer meeting is held Saturday night at 7 30 Regular church meeting on the fourth Saturday night and Sunday All are welcome.
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Barton’s Chapel
A. W. Barton
John Williams
Holy Trinity Lutheran Service Schedule and Leaders
Holy Trinity Lutheran at 640 Broad Street with Pastor J A Huffard presiding. Sunday school at 10 a m led by E P Newhard with M L Silcox as assistant. Morning service at 11 o’clock and evening service at 7 50.
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Holy Trinity Lutheran
Broad Street
J. A. Huffard
D. D
E. P. Newhard
M. L. Silcox
First Methodist Episcopal E. O. Woodyard Pastor
Morning Sunday school 9 45 W W McDaniel superintendent Public worship 11 Evening Intermediate Junior and Senior Leagues 6 30 Preaching 7 30 Mid week service Wednesday eve ning 7 30 You are cordially invited to attend these services.
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First Methodist Episcopal
E. O. Woodyard
W. W. McDaniel
First Baptist Sunday Services and Leaders
The First Baptist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 with G C Cold iron as superintendent and G D Pitts as associate. Morning service at 11 features a sermon on The Past. Evening service at 6 30 discusses The Future. Public is invited to all services.
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First Baptist
G. C. Cold Iron
G. D. Pitts
Farmer slain with axe on Idaho dairy farm
In Pocatello Idaho on December 26 Frank Thirkill Jr. was murdered in his sleep with an axe by farm hand Warren Lowery who then killed himself with a shotgun in the Thirkill home. Mrs Thirkill and their infant daughter were bound and hidden. the infant was placed in the mother's arms before the attack. authorities found Lowery dead on the couch nearby. No motive has been determined.
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Pocatello
Ida
Pocatello Tribune
Frank Thirkill
Warren Lowery
Bag pipe returns to favor as jazz instrument in Glasgow
The bag pipe, once threatened by a saxophone boom, has regained popularity after being introduced into a Glasgow jazz band. The instrument relies on large players with substantial lung capacity to keep pace with rapid saxophone passages.
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Glasgow
Scotland
First Christian A M E Fox Welcomes Worshipers
The church invites with a home like welcome. Bible school at 10 a m with J M Morton as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Congregants are urged to join in worship.
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First Christian
A. M. Fox
Bible School
J. M. Morton
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian Service Schedule and Sermon Topics
The church lists Bible school at 9 45 with J Fred Johnson as superintendent. Morning sermon The Chastening of the Lord. Evening service at 7 36 with The Life of David and The Failures and Death of Saul. Christian Endeavor Societies meet 6 30. Mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 30. All services to welcome attendees.
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First Presbyterian
P. Johnston
J. Fred Johnson
David
Saul
M E Church Colored announces Sunday schedule with leaders
The M. E. Church (Colored) lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Bradis Horton as superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m and again at 8 p m. Epworth League meets at 7 p m with Mrs J B Rucker as president.
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M. E. Church
Thompson Hendricks
Bradis Horton
Zion Church Notices Sunday Schedule and Services
A. M. E. Zion Church Col. Rev. L. J. Parson pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m J D Simpson superintendent. Preaching at 11 a m. Evening service 7 30. Services at 2 p m. Prayer service Wednesday.
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A. M. E. Zion Church
Col
L. J. Parson
J. D. Simpson
P. m
Presbyterian Colored J F Whitley Sermon Schedule
The Presbyterian Colored congregation invites attendance at Oklahoma Grove preaching at 11 a.m. Sabbath school at 3 p.m. Christian Endeavor led by Miss Louise Tipton at 7 p.m. Evening preaching at 8 p.m. You are cordially invited.
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Presbyterian
J. F. Whitley
Oklahoma Grove
Christian Endeavor
Louise Tipton
Central Baptist Church Sunday School announces schedule
Central Baptist Colored Church names Rev G W Phillips pastor with Sunday school at 10 am led by W V Whiteside. B Y P U meets at 6 30 pm with C H Bly as president. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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Central Baptist (Colored
G. W. Phillips
W. V. Whiteside
Y. P.U
C. H. Bly
Women Better at Poultry Raising Says Miss Bell
Welwyn Hertfordshire report notes Miss Harrison Bell, operator of the All-Women Chicken and Duck Farm, says women are naturally suited to poultry work due to home making tendencies. The farm employs only women training to branch out after graduation, viewing poultry farming as ideal outdoor work.
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Welwyn. Herts
Harrison Bell
Miss Bell
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