Minstrel Show Draws Crowded Wilson Theatre
The Wilson theatre hosts Lasses White and his troupe in a lively minstrel bill. Highlights include Paul Green’s sunrise number, Marcel Jones’s voice, Lasses White and Don Holt as comic leads, Karl Denton in disguise, and a vibrant “Hotel De Black ile” finale. The program also features The Jazz Hounds and a dramatic Paris scene with Nana, Diana, and Chico amid a police pursuit.
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White
Wilson
Wilson Theatre
Lasses
Paul Green
Marcel Jones
Rich Vritone
Don Holt
Karl Denton
Bill Doss
Moss
Paris
The
Angéls
Pere
Chevilion
Nana
Diana
Boul
Ford
Brissac
Meele
Chico
Diane
Changing Husbands tops Wilson for one day
Leatrice Joy leads the Paramount feature Changing Husbands at the Wilson theatre for a one day run. The film follows a society matron and an actress who swap places for three months with humorous and lavish settings supervised by Cecil B DeMille. Supporting cast includes Victor Varconi Raymond Griffith ZaSu Pitts and Julia Faye.
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Paramount
Elizabeth Alexander
Saturday Evening Post
Will Remembe
Lada Cowan
Howard Higgin
Frank Orson
Paul Iribe
Cecil B. “DeMille
Miss
Joy
Victor Varconi
Raymond Griffith
ZaSu Pitts
Julia Faye
Seventh Heaven at Wilson Theatre Next Friday and Saturday
Austin Strong author of Three Wise Fools brings Seventh Heaven to the Wilson theatre produced by Mr Gekien. The comedy follows a mix of vivid characterization and noted success from prior works with Booth staging a serious turn a year after Three Wise Fools.
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Austin Strong
John Golden
Booth
Strong
Gekien
Wilson Theatre
Georgia Tech Homecoming Day Set for November 15
Georgia Tech will observe its annual Homecoming Day on November 15 with the Golden Tornado meeting Vanderbilt for football at Grant Field. Students and alumni will gather for a noon luncheon at the Biltmore hotel before the game.
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Thanta
Georgia Tech
Golden Tornado
Vanderbilt
Grantfield
Biltmore Hotel
Commissioners Views On Interview And Repudiation
The speaker recalls a brief friendly interview about state conditions, commission recommendations, and current efforts. He denies bad faith, cites limited acquaintance with local conditions, and notes embarrassment caused to Mr Eastman by Mr Britton's repudiation.
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Mr. Britton
Eastman
Merchants Association Holds Regular Meeting
The Merchants Association met last night with Rey Moore presiding in J W House's absence. Members discussed Armistice Day observance and endorsed Sunday observance, plus flags sales and a 4 40 closing time proposal. The group supported a clock for the county courthouse tower and urged backing the port and terminal issue in Wilson County.
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John Gold
Court House
Elmer Dettinger
Davis
Woman's Club
Gold
Merchants Association
Wilson County
Uasy
Pennsylvania Not To Lease the N. and W. Ry
Philadelphia February 28 AP Norfolk and Western Railroad Company votes not to finalize lease terms as the Pennsylvania directors cannot satisfy stockholders. The move ends negotiations with the Norfolk and Western over the northern and western railroad property.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Ger
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Visitors Tour Carolina Laundry During National Visitors Week
Hundreds of Wilson residents attended a laundry open house on National Visitors Week at The Carolina Laundry guided by Connie Bishop. Visitors toured departments and observed operations while enjoying a busy Monday and an even larger turnout on Tuesday as they learned about the business and met staff including Martha and Frank Bishop and Ed Wilson Bishop.
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Carolina
Wilson
Connie Bishop
Martha Ek
Armistice Day Observance Planned in Wilson
The Robert B. Anderson Post of the American Legion and local groups plan a Armistice Day program in Wilson with decorations on the new street displays. Merchants will place flags along sidewalks and ex service men are invited to participate. The Legion meeting at 6 pm at the High School auditorium will cover the annual report and officers election followed by a banquet in the school dining room. A prominent speaker will address the gathering with local talks and music. The Merchants Association supports early store closing to allow employee participation. Further details will be provided by local notices.
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Robert B. Anderson
American Legion
Wilson County
Legion
Helfater
Bardgre
Merchants’ Association
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Carolina Laundry
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