Sorrell and Son at Warren theater praised as masterwork
The feature Sorrell and Son at Warren theater receives high praise for Herbert Brenon’s direction and strong performances by H. B. Warner and Abe Joyce. The review lauds the film’s balance of sentiment and restraint, its realistic portrayal of fatherhood, and the poignant climax as Kit supports his father. Dolores Costello stars in The College Widow at Columbia Theatre Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brenon
Sorrell and Son
H. B. Warner
Stephen Sorrell
Stephen
Kit
Fanoy Garland
Abe Joyce
Fanny
Dolores Costello
Warner Bros
George Ade
Columbia
William Collier
Anders Randolf
Douglas Gerrard
Charles Hill Mailes
Robert Ryan
Sumner Getchel
Big Boy Williams
Gace Gordon
Jess Hibbs
Archie L. Mayo
H. B. Warner, Jr
Warwick Deeping
Herbert Brenon
Anna Q. Neilsson
Alice Joyce
Carmel Meyers
Nils Asther
Edinburgh court birched six boys for train vandalism
Six boys aged nine to thirteen were whipped in an Edinburgh Seaton court after throwing stones at a passenger train, breaking eighteen windows in coaches and the engine. each boy received three stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Seaton
Library Week Screenings and Vaudeville Lineup
The schedule lists Sorrell & Son on Tuesday and Wednesday with a theme of paternal love, Burning Daylight by North on Thursday and Friday, and a three act vaudeville slate Friday through Saturday. Columbia presents The Private Life of Helen of Troy on Tuesday, The College Widow and Madame Pompadour on Wednesday, and High School Hero on Saturday, with a Friday slot for Black Diamond Express.
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Sorrell & Son
Black Diamond Express
Helen of Troy
Madame Pompadour
French Court
Shebas
Private Life of Helen of Troy a Satirical Film
The Columbia release The Private Life of Helen of Troy is a sharp satire on marriage and war with Maria Corda as Helen and Ricardo Cortez as Paris. It features witty titles, lively photography, and a playful reimagining of the Troy legend with Menelaos drawn into a comic climactic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Helen of Troy
Maria Corda
Ricardo Cortez
John Gilbert
Greta Garbo
Lewis Stone
Menelaos
Miss Corda
Helen of
Troy
Paris
Helen
Menelaus
Honor
Siege of
Chile appoints first mayoress Dona Emilia Werner de Wordeman
Dona Emilia Werner de Wordeman is named the first mayoress of Chile, serving in Ranquil, Concepcion province, appointed by the Minister of Interior. She is sister of former senator Don Carles Werner.
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Chile
Intenor
Emilia Werner de Wordeman
Ranquil
Conception
Balfeco
Don Carles Werner
Baccalaureate Service Held at Sugargrove
The 1928 graduating class of Sugargrove held a 3:00 pm baccalaureate in the high school auditorium with Rev. Stebbins and Rev. Shope participating. Music featured the Haydn String Ensemble with Esther and Vera Anderson among soloists and Mrs. James Willis at the piano. Rev. Shope delivered the sermon “The Reed and the Redwood” from Luke 2:52, stressing growth and education. Commencement is set for Wednesday at 8:00 pm with Dr. T. Arird Moffat to give the address, followed by the alumni banquet at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugargrove
James Willis
Haydn String Ensemble
Jamestown
N. Y
Hollander
Stebbins
Sugargrove Presbyterian Church
F. W. Shope
Methodist Church
Berger Edlund
Edlund
Tanaglia
Esther Anderson
Ardath Chandler
Vanda Anderson
Vera Anderson
Delmar Mickleson
Frank Richmond
Frank Dorn
Svendsen
Willis
Mozart
Jesus
Shope
Sierras
T. Arird Moffat
First Congregational Church
Kane, Pa
One killed nine hurt by hit and run drivers
Harrisburg May 22 One person died and nine were injured in hit and run incidents during the week ending last Thursday the state highway department announced today Eleven cases were reported and only one arrest was made across the period
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Harrisburg
U. P
State Highway Department
Rough South Fenn road finally fixed by local workers
In Porkey Porkey Pennsylvania the long neglected road from South Fenn warehouse to the plant was repaired after boundary changes confused caretakers. John Shaw and Dole of Barnes widened the beat to reach the cement bridge and Naptha plant respectively. A forest fire near Mayburg was battled into midnight with praise for forestry chief L. L. Bishop.
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Porkey, Pa
South Fenn
John Shaw
Kellerville
John
Porkey Run
Dole
Barnes
Shaw
Arthur Boardman
Sheffield
Mr. Gibson
Warren
Mayburg
Whig Hill
Parkey
Forestry Department
L. L. Bishop
Red Demon
Panther
Wayne Downey
Clyde Littlefield
Witherall
Salamanca
Witheralls
Forest County
Mr. Witheralls
Withers
G. H. Shepard
Boss Neal
Marienville
Porkey
F. A. Littlefield
Kenneth
Fire, storms, and visits mark Porkey weekly diary
South Penn Oil men moved to Mayburg after a Tuesday stop. Thursday brought four Shefford visitors Walter Bloas Axel Hanson Oscar Johnson and Mr Holberg. A Sheriff school teacher reunion spurred a dance at the old school and a fine music night. Friday eyed a heavy storm with flooding and a lightning strike at Hastings destroying a 250 tank of C W Atkins and Son. Families from Erie Warren Bradford and Bolivar visited, fished, and recalled a tragic accident scene at Espyville while locals attended musical sessions and cemetery vigils.
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South Penn Oil Company
Mayburg
Shefford
Walter Bloas
Axel Hanson
Oscar Johnson
Holberg
Sheriff
Anna Allaire
Sheriff School
Dick Fulmer
J. J. Goodard
Frank Ewings
National Transit Office
Hastings
C. W. Atkins
Dutch Hill
C. M. Welsh
Frank Moore
Erie
Jack McMichael
Warren
Balltown Farm
Espyville
Robert Shepard
Floyd Sibble
Franklin
Porkey
Messrs Dobson
Simpson
Kingsley
Arthur Dobson
Dobson
Frank Downer
E. T. Downey
Kellervilte
Gring
York
Clarion
Norris Brenan
Bolivar
N. Y
Porkey School
Earl Cater
Richard Mead
Carrie Lynde
Sheffield
Rupert
Eloye Driscoll
Driscoll
Kingsley School
Thelma Downey
C. L. Littlefield
Tiona
P. C. Jordan
Carl Miller
Barnes
Littlefield
Town Line Cemetery
Littlefields
J. B. Littlefield
Karl Johnson
Margaret Downey
Vidioute
Frank Downey
Streets in Borough Being Oiled Today
Work to oil several borough streets started Tuesday using a road oil sprinkler wagon. Motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel for two days to allow the oil to soak in on Division Glenwood Muchanan Conewango Place Fifth Avenue East Brook Liberty above Fifth and Poplar above Fourth. The oiling aims to curb dust and create a firmer driving surface. England and Wales population has doubled in 90 years while death rate halved.
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Allen
Langaans
Division
Glenwood
Muchanan
Conewango Place
Fifth Avenue East
Brook
Liberty
Fifth
Poplar
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Fier
Rich Satine
Columbia Film
Marie Corda
William Collier, Jr
Lionel Barrymore
England and
Wales
Anderson
Pittefield, Pa
Youngsville
B. V. Lesser
Insurance Warren Savings Bank
Thone
Em Eva Amal Saeed F
Pathe News
Iid
Surat
Mullen Drug CO
Warren's Lending Drug Store
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