Sherwood and Met Singers Shine in New York Scene
In New York this week Lemuel F. Parton profiles tall American playwright actor David Sherwood famed for Abe Lincoln in Illinois and his wartime service. He notes Sherwood’s shift from stage foolery to refined drama and a career spanning Vanity Fair Life and a debut as editor. The piece mentions Met general openings and two new singers John Car and Leonard Warren, plus a local Rockland County farmer-turned-voice hopeful Carter.
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Ilinois
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Vanity Fair
Boston
Life
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Harvard
Tom Ruggles
Anager Edward. Johnson
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Rcan
John Car
Leonard Warren
Rockland County
Metropolitan
Mr. Carter
New City
New York City
New York University
Audeville
Mr. Warren
Bronx
North Woods
Hat
Columbiaity
Ted Nitures
Consolidate
Lews
Jumbo's Fatal Run Kermit to Freight Train
Jumbo the famous elephant owned by Barnum died after a freight train struck him on September 15, 1885, on the Grand Trunk Railway line near St. Thomas Ontario. A keeper led him along the track when a train approached from behind and fatally struck him, causing serious injuries to the keeper.
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Jumbo
Barnum
St. Thomas
Ontario
West Point Set Recreated in Hollywood for Film
A Hollywood set reproduces West Point including Michie Stadium for The Duke of West Point. Edward Small produced the movie with Gary Cooper and Alfred E. Greene directing. Research by Army experts and a 50,000 foot film record supported the replica.
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Hollywood
Jack Schulze
Edward Small
United Artists
Small
West Point
United States Military Academy
Schulze
Academy
Alfred E. Greene
Michie Stadium
George Bruce
Honor Thy Parents A Call For Obedience Across Generations
A lesson stresses the command to honor father and mother from Exodus 20 12 and the example of Jesus Luke 2 46 52. It warns against reversing family roles, urges affectionate obedience, and notes parental discipline should avoid provoking anger while stressing care for aging parents.
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Jesus
God
Jerusalem
John
Paul
Notable Entertainment Roundup of Transcontinental Projects
Don Wilson balances two TV programs and travelogues at Universal. Benny Goodman plans a January Carnegie Hall classical debut following a sensational last winter swing concert. Alan Mowbray seeks adoption by America for a native town. eight cities respond. Anne Shirley and John Payne depart for Roanoke on a deferred condo project.
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Don Wilson
Universal
Benny Goodman
Carnegie Hall
New York
Alan Mowbray
America
Anne Shirley
John Payne
Virginia
Roanoke
Western Newspaper Union
Bethlehem Townsfolk Prepare for Winter Car Care
Bethlehem in Judea faces winter as residents ready town and rural routines. A four mayor city with a police station, a warning sign at the limit urges drivers to slow down. Pottery carriers now fetch water with a gasoline can, signaling changing daily life.
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Bethlehem
Judea
Adv
Awake at Day Success Quote
The saying stresses daytime wakefulness over nocturnal alertness, noting real alertness means staying attentive through the day. It frames success as consistent daily presence rather than late hours.
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