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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
3
An old advertisement explains neuritis as nerve inflammation from colds injuries or infections. It promotes Noutirin Pableta tablets as a safe, habit free remedy claiming quick relief without narcotics. The copy emphasizes nerve restoration and urges purchase locally.
Prominent Washingtonians purchase boxes and subscription seats as more than 160 performers from drama, music and vaudeville join Daniel Frohman in directing a National Theater benefit. The program features John Harrington, Percy Helton, Jack Hayward, the Four Diamonds, Paul Whiteman band, and Estelle Wentworth Opera singers in scenes from Martha and Little Jesse James, with Meyer Davis Le Paradis Band and a strong Washington roster. Proceeds aid the Actors Fund relief work.
Mortimer details alleged payments and splits tied to hospital contracts in Western bids. He places Forbes, Hurley, and Black in San Francisco meetings and outlines a plan to boost bids by 180000 across hospitals. Defense signals challenge to Mortimer's claimed conversations and Forbes presence in Chicago.
Eastern standard time listings for Navy Yard Washington and multiple stations. Highlights include fruit and vegetable shipments and markets, ship news, weather forecasts, and a busy schedule of music, drama, and talk programs from WRC WJZ KYW KNX KYW and many others with nightly concerts and special broadcasts from venues like Hotel Paradis and Wardman Park.
The North Washington Citizens association rejected postponing the merger talks with North Capitol and Bekington Citizens, choosing to negotiate and report progress at the next monthly meeting. J Raymond Bland Oswald Schmidt and Raymond Loranz named to handle negotiations. The election named Henry Gilligan president with Yost Durand and other officers and delegates to the Federation of Citizens associations.
Funeral services for Dr W H O'Hara aged 51 who died at his home in Washington were held yesterday at 2 pm in the Willam H E Sardo chapel led by Rev Henry J Brundage of Eckington Presbyterian Church Interment will be in Milwaukee.
Funeral services for Amanda A. Witherow aged 87 who died Saturday at 817 M Street NW were held at her home at 2 PM with Rev Hugh T Fulton of Northminster Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Glenwood Cemetery.
Funeral services for George Alexander Nixon age 69 who died recently at his home 8741 Jocelyn street Chevy Chase will be held at the residence today at 2 p m with Rev H H D Sterrett officiating Interment in Rock Creek cemetery
The review contrasts Milgrim's Progress a blend of comedy and sentiment with Abies Irish Rose and Dancing Mothers, praising David Milgrim Louis Mann and Marie Raichardt while noting weaknesses in drama. It also covers Aren't We All at the National Theatre with Cyril Maude, praising its Victorian mood yet urging stronger, more original humor beyond mimicry and Punch-like bits.
The government clerks revue Uncle Sam's Follies opened a week at the President theater under the DC Federal Employes Union. It features Brooke Johns stage direction, a Will Rogers styled Dick Nash, a strong band, dancing quartet, a Nat King imitation by Wilbur Smith, a fashion show, and many debutantes from various departments plus numerous acts by Jack King Austin Shaw and others.
The Gayety hosts Happy Moments this week led by Lew White in a Hebraic character role with new comic effects. Soubrette Pauline Glenmar energizes with jazz songs while Cleora and Bono perform vivid tango dances. Irete Leary Florence Allison and McGrath Alison contribute strong numbers and the cast showcases original dance styles. The production stands out for its lively humor and strong performances.
Renowned Neder singer Elena Gerhardt gave a splendid concert yesterday at Poli’a theater under Mrs. Wilson Greene’s local management. She opened with Schubert songs displaying a broad range and expressive German diction, then captured dramatic fervor and sorrow in Der Erlkönig, proving her artistry and masterful shading.
James H Clarke 74 died Sunday from kidney trouble at Garfield hospital. Services conducted at his northeast Washington residence 719 Lawrence Street at 9 20 this morning. A requiem mass followed at St Anthony's Brookland at 10 attended by the Association of Oldest Inhabitants and Washington Council No 224 Knights of Columbus. Interment will be private.
Bucky Harris Joe Judge Nick Altrock and other Washington baseball club members will appear tonight at 8 oclock at St Gabriel s church carnival and Christmas bazaar at Grant circle and Webster street northwest Harris is expected to speak and Altrock will perform a few stunts according to the announcement.
George H. Pollock aged 65 died yesterday of heart trouble at 1732 Bladensburg Road NE. Funeral party leaves W. W. Deal parlors tomorrow morning for his brother Wallace B. Pollock’s residence in Philadelphia for afternoon services with interment in a Philadelphia cemetery.
Funeral services for Albert G. Yount 81 died at home 3114 Thirteenth Street NW from pneumonia after an operation will be held today at 2 PM at the late residence conducted by Rev J J Muir Senate chaplain Masonic ritual by B 8 French Lodge No 15 F A A M Interment at Rock Creek Cemetery
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