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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1936

Page

11

Frequent Shampoos Properly Given by Screen Star

Gladys Glad reports on hair care from the screen world. Carole Lombard shampoos her hair about three times weekly, arguing frequent yet proper shampooing benefits the scalp and hair. The piece outlines steps for a safe wash including warm water, mild shampoo, thorough rinses, and caution against harsh products or extreme heat.

Gladys Glad America Lidia Globe Carole Lombard Carole

Christmas Cantata at First Christian Church is announced

The First Christian Church advertises a Christmas Cantata The Man ger of Bethlehem at 10 10 a m by the church choir with the Lord's Supper preceding it Dr Ware will deliver a sermon Christ's Faith In Us at 7 0 p m Sunday School begins at 9 40 a m Christian Endeavor meetings are at 6 30 p m The public is invited to worship with us

First Christian Church Ritchie Ware Bethlehem Chirch Ware Christian Endeavor

Protestant Ep Episcopal and church services and pageant

The schedule lists services at Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church and Fast Methodist Church with morning worship at 11:00 and 9:45,圣 plus a 4:2 p.m. Christmas pageant The Rev J W Hobson of Christ Church Bluefield will preach at Holy Communion The week also includes a New Year's sermon The Epworth League and evening services are noted Beckley Presbyterian lists Sunday School at 9:35, worship at 11:00, vesper service at 4:43, Christian Endeavor at 7:20 and special music by James Strange and Mrs Hilde Holte for the morning service

First Baptist Church James M. Hayes Bibb Sunda BYPU Rerview Methodist Temple Methodist Episcopal Church Henry L. Clay E. &. Cooper Orward Cliner Colored Churches Church OF God Apostolic Beckley Rey M. Gravely J. Re Smoot T. c. Coxn Riverlen Bishop Cox Central Street Baptist Church East Beckley Samual A. Abrams Sirs Anna L, Anderson First Baptist Church North Secktey Fast Methodist Heber Street Ross Culpepper Alfred Quessenberry M. Epworth League

A Woman Rebels at Beckley Theatre

A young English woman rebels against her father's rigid moral codes in Katherine Hepburn and Herbert Marshall in a film at Beckley Friday and Saturday. Hepburn plays the independent daughter who fights social prejudice, facing heartbreak as her romance unfolds with Marshall. The pairing marks their first on screen collaboration with a strong supporting cast.

Katherine Hepburn Herbert Marshall Beckley Igor Miss Hepburn Mr. Marshall Elizabeth

Robert Taylor Climbs Half Mile in Magnificent Obsession

Robert Taylor climbs a high trellis outside a hospital room during filming of Universal’s Magnificent Obsession at the Palace. The stunt repeats for hours as he escapes and returns for another take, ending with a final director’s note and a cue to wrap up the shoot.

Robert Taylor Palace Universal Taylor Stahl Irene Dunn

Brights Hyatts Change Quarters

Coal City reports that Mr and Mrs John Bright moved to Pemberton and the Leroy Hyatts take their vacated home The Keatons will occupy the Hyatt residence while ill son keeps them away from their household They visit Mrs Keaton s parents Mr and Mrs W V Nugen over the holidays The item also notes Allan Donald Crisp David Manners and Doris Dudley, a young New York actress making her screen debut.

Register Coal City John Bright Pemberton Leroy Hyatts A. L. Keaton Hyatt Keatons

Love on the Run in New Picture with Crawford and Gable

Joan Crawford and Clark Gable star in Love on the Run at Seekiny today through Tuesday. The plot follows an American heiress in Europe who dodges wedding plans after uncovering a scheme by spies, with Gable as a roaming newspaper correspondent.

Joan Crawford Clark Gable Tuesay Hussy Miss Crawford Gable Europe Joan Airpet

Weekday and Weekend Theatre Schedule for Beckley

The Beckley schedule lists weekly showings at Lyric and Palace. Sunday features Lave on the Run with Joan Crawford and Clark Gable and Dimples with Shirley Temple. Palace screens Two in a Crowd with Joel McCrea and Joan Bennett and Sea Spoilers with John Wayne. The week repeats similar titles with Love on the Ran, Yimples, Brilliant Marriage, Smartest Girl in Town, World of Pleasure, Here comes Carter, Magnificent Obsession, Jungle Princess, A Woman Rebels, The Captain's Kid, Roaring Lead, and Jungle sequences across Lyric and Palace. All theaters follow Sunday’s slate on Monday and Friday variants on other days.

Beckley

Dorothy Lamour Solves Problem at Jungle Princess

Newcomer Dorothy Lamour solves a tricky scene on the Lyric set in Jungle Princess. The chimpanzee refused to eat a real coconut, so Lamour suggested filling a shell with marshmallow paste to mimic coconut meat, and the chimpanzee accepted.

Dorothy Lamour Miss Lamour Anul

Immortal Play Scheduled Soon at Lyric Theater

The film version of Alfred Lord Tennyson's Charge of the Light Brigade is booked for a Lyric theater engagement. Director Michael Curtiz spent three weeks on sequence filming and twenty powder men mined the valley with dynamite charges. Art Director John Hughes built sets of Russian gun emplacements while Capt. E Rochfort Johns trained the horsemen in cavalry maneuvers.

Alfred Lord Tennyson Light Brigade Lyric Theater Michael Curtiz Tennyson John Hughes E. Rochfort Johns

World of Pleasure hits Beckley stage this midweek

Rita Lawrence presents World of Pleasure at the Beckley theater for a two day stand. Wednesday features headline vaudeville stars led by Ray Wendl Niffin and Dell, Gypsy Griffin Ensemble, and a cast including Sylvia Lane Ginger Wakefield Florence Kent and others.

Rita Lawrence

Tangy Sea Tale at Palace With Humor in New Double Feature

Two film program at the Palace features The Captain's Kid starring Sybil Jason and Guy Kibbee with a treasure hunt plot and comic romance. Sea Spoilers stars John Wayne as a Coast Guard commander in Alaska facing a seal poaching gang, with Nan Grey as the love interest and a high-stakes bombardment finale.

the Palace Gavntist Coast Guard John Wayne Nan Grey Wayne Alaskan Agaist

Shirley Temple Stars In Dimples At The Lyric This Week

Shirley Temple leads the Lyric's bill with Dimples opening Sunday for a three day run. The film features Frank Morgan Helen Westley and Robert Kent with Shirley portraying a street child and a charming guardian in a lively tale of laughter romance and drama. Darryl F Zanuck selected William A Seffer directed the picture with Arthur Sheekman and Nat Perrin on the screenplay and Jimmy Metfugh Ted Kochter on music and lyrics.

Shirley Temple Shirley Frank Morgan Shiley Tead Morgan Stepin Fetehu Robert Kent Asteid Allwyn Delyma Byron Helen Westley Berton Churchi Han Dimples Shirley Temple Pictures Darryl F. Zanuck William A. Seffer Nunnally Johnson Arthur Sheekman Nat Perrin Jimmy Metfugh Ted Kochter

Playboy Wants Adoring Mate in Modern Romance at Beckley

A sparkling romance centers on a young millionaire trying to win a girl to marry for love not money. Gene Raymond and Ann Southern star with Mel Sothern as an advertising model and Raymond as the hesitant suitor. Supporting players include Helen Broderick Eric Blore Erik Rhodes and Harry Jans as the plot unfolds in a bustling agency backdrop.

Gene Raymond Ann Southern Mel Sothern Raymond Miss Sothern Helen Broderick Eric Blore Erik Rhodes Harry Jans

Pitts fouls hobby of lettuce growing for interest

Pitts pursues a notable hobby by cultivating lettuce, revealing a personal interest that blends gardening with culinary potential. The activity highlights domestic horticulture and a focus on fresh produce in daily life.

Alexander Struggles On Screen in Here Comes Carter

Ross Alexander, set to star with Glenda Farrell at the Lyric in Here Comes Carter, stumbled over a carpet before the camera cut. He quipped that staying on his feet saved the scene and improved it, highlighting a theater tradition of improvisation.

Ross Alexander Carter Alexander Glenda Farrell

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