Ruby Keeler Divorces Al Jolson After Claims of Abusive Behavior
In Los Angeles on December 27, Ruby Keeler, Jolson's third wife, obtained a divorce citing his habit of berating her and keeping her up at night. Testifying with sister Gertrude Keeler present, she described his silencing conversations, fits of rage, and hours spent away. Adopted son Al Jolson Jr. will remain in her custody under a court-approved settlement of $400 monthly while she remains single.
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Tex as Panhandle gas field yields vast daily output
The Tex as Panhandle natural gas field produces about 1.7 billion cubic feet daily from roughly 1,500 wells and faces a $50,000 payment clause upon remarriage.
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Jane Wyman Stars as Private Detective at Colonial Theatre
Jane Wyman returns to a detective role in the Colonial Theatre murder mystery Private Detective. She uses ingenuity to prevent her boyfriend Dick Foran from arresting the wrong man, delivering suspenseful crime drama in a 1930s film setting.
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Charlie McCarthy Detective at Henrys Theatre
Edgar Kennedy stars as a dim witted inspector tormented by Charlie McCarthy while solving a mysterious murder as Bergen and Snerd aid. Robert Cundmings, Constance Moore and John Sutton provide romance. other familiar names appear in supporting roles. Shows run daily from 11:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Samuel S. Hinds
Warren Hymer
Ship George Washington To Be Sold For Scrap
Washington December 27 The 23788 ton ship George Washington which ferried President Wilson to the World War peace conference will be sold for scrap along with three other obsolete government owned passenger vessels bids invited by the Maritime Commission. The four ships seized from German owners on April 6 1917 were later with the Navy Department and then the United States Shipping Board. Bids open January 19.
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Glycerol as a By-Product From Soap Manufacture
Glycerol is a valuable by-product of soap making. The compound collects during processing and offers commercial importance for its chemical uses and potential market applications.
Salvation Army reports 355 baskets in Hagerstown aid drive
Salvation Army volunteers distributed 355 food baskets to needy families in Hagerstown and county, matching last year’s total. About 324 dollars was raised on street kettles, with eight additional families aided from leftovers. A Christmas program served 125 children. Santa visited and Bible depictions were shown. An old fashioned Christmas service was held Christmas night. Major Amel Shultz and Mrs Shultz thanked local merchants and farmers for support.
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Holiday Toll In The Nation Is Mounting
The Associated Press reports a rising holiday toll across four nations with at least 665 deaths so far, including 42 traffic fatalities, 46 fires, 52 gunshots and stabbings, and many child deaths in coasting accidents. Illinois led with 64 deaths, while Kentucky and West Virginia each recorded 24.
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