Sec ond Wind staged as depression era comedy at Vagabond
A Baltimore Evening Sun review describes Mary Ringgold’s three act comedy Second Wind at the Vagabond Theatre. The wealthy Blake family collapses from stock market ruin into renewed vigor as the pampered daughter and two sons show resilience while Mrs. Blake clings to risky market gambles.
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Baltimore Evening Sun
Vagabond Theatre
Mary Ringgold
Blakes
Blake
Gertrude
Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events
The notice lists numerous Wednesday to Sunday activities across Handley, Armel, Grace Lutheran, and local clubs. Regular meetings include Rotary Club luncheon, United Confederate veterans, Armel Community League, Grace Lutheran youth choir, American Legion, Elks services, and Lions and Kiwanis luncheons. Community groups also plan choir practice and sports events at Handley High and George Washington Hotel.
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The
United Brethren
Panienmer
Little Theatre
Tion
Handley Library
Armel Community League
Armel School House
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
George
General Turnersby
United Ee
Confeder
Susie Glass
Fort Loudoun
Ladies' Aid Society of Church
Gore
Lodge Hall
American Legion Post
Geo. Washington Hotel
Young People's Choir
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Girls’ Athletic Association
Handley High
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Mrs Ringgold's Second Wind Praised In Baltimore Debut
Mrs R C Ringgold of Shepherdstown wrote Second Wind a three act comedy. It premiered at the Vagabond Theatre in Baltimore with praise from critics and interest from New York producers. A Baltimore Post review notes the play offers a moral tied to a family facing financial crash.
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Mrs. Ringgold
R. C
Mary Reinhert) Ringgold
Shepherdstown
Vagabond Theater
Baltimore
Busy Bee Four-H Club Program At Branson School
The Busy Bee Four-H Club met at Branson School for a program including songs by the group, readings by several members led by Henry Pitzer and others, and a sewing lesson with pattern distribution taught by Miss Elizabeth Farrar.
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Whitacre Four-H
Redland School
Whitacre Club
Elizabeth Farrar
Miss Farrar
Fred Whitacre
Busy Bee
Branson School
Henry Pitzer
Eben Huyett
Dorothy Anderson
Francis Robinson
Ruth Kenney
James Lupton
Virginia Kenney
Wilma Schinck
Miss Russell Hosts Junior Century Club Meeting
The Junior Century Club gathered at Miss Mary Greenway Russell’s South Stewart street home for a regular weekly meeting with several reports. Anne Kern reviewed Autumn Crocus and Gina Baker discussed the Barrymore family. The next meeting will be held later this week at Miss Jane Scully’s home with the exact date to be announced.
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Century Club
Mary Greenway Russell
South Stewart Street
Anne Brooke Kern
Autumn Crocus
Emma
Gina Baker
Barrymore
Jane Scully
Master Oates Recovers From Spring Holiday Injury
Master Wilbur Oates son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Oates of Euclid avenue who fractured his leg in two places between the knee and ankle during Christmas holidays is now rapidly recovering. He is staying this week with his grandmother Mrs Joseph H Cooner and aunt Mrs Strother Sherman on Berryville avenue and plans to return to Handley School soon. He has been missed by his schoolmates.
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Master Oates
Wilbur Oates
Clarence Oates
Euclid Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Joseph H. Cooner
Strother Sherman
Berryville Avenue
Handley School
Return To Southwest After Visit Here
Mrs Paxton Skidmore and daughter Miss Margaret Skidmore return to Buchanan Virginia Roanoke with Mrs J Luther Teaford and Mrs W L Scott after a weekend visit with Mr Thomas M Hiltzheimer at West Cork street. Miss Mary Darden resumes duties at John Kerr School after an injury recovery. Mrs Joseph Wright returns home from St Louis Missouri following the death of her cousin Jerome Booker.
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Washington
Ryland Washington
Wilmington
Del
West Cork Street
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Miss Gerschank
MacKenzie
Mary Louise Gerschank
Memorial Hospital
William MacKenzie
West Boscawen Street
Samuel Gerschank
Long Island
N. Y
Mae McCarty
Paxton Skidmore
J. Luther Teaford
Buchanan
W L. Scott
Roanoke
Thomas M. Hiltzheimer
Skidmore
Margaret Skidmore
Kitty Sutton
Hiltzheimer
Mary Darden
Nancy Lee Cobl
John Kerr School
Joseph Wright
St. Louis
Jerome Booker
Nan DuPuy
Richmond
J. B. Beverley
West Clifford Street
Senate Ousts Sergeant Barry Over Bribery Claims
Washington February 7 The Senate votes 53 to 17 to dismiss Sergeant at Arms David S Barry after a magazine article accused lawmakers of bribery The dismissal followed a three hour debate with charges from the minority that the process was disgraceful The case prompts possible libel action and a House investigation while Barry waits at his home for the verdict and a broader fallout.
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Washington
Senate Tonight
David
Barry
Congress
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
New Outlook
House
Patman
Texas
New York
Francis Walton
David S. Barry
U. S. Senate
Walton
Most Pleasing Voice in Conversation Noted
A discussion notes the conversational voice is best remembered, typically for its pleasing quality. The observation emphasizes how a pleasant speaking style aids memory and recognition in everyday dialogue.
Stock Market Unable To Make Higher Ground
The market tried to rally in New York today but tobacco issues again faced selling pressure. Rails and American Telephone held up, yet overall trading turned easy after midday with most declines limited to small fractions. Call money stood at 1 percent.
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Associated Press
New York
Rails
American Telephone
De Valera Re elected President of Irish Free State
Eamon De Valera head of Fianna Fail was re elected president by 82 to 54 as the Dail Eireann convened for its first meeting in Dublin.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Irish Free State
Eamon de Valera
Fianna Fail
Dail Eireann
Repeal Act Read In House In Harrisburg
Harrisburg Pa February 8 A bill repealing the state prohibition enforcement act passed first readings in the House today It will come up for second reading next Monday night and is listed for final action Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Roosevelt Gets Free Hand For Reorganization
Washington reports the Senate approved a sweeping Treasury Post Office appropriation bill and granted the President wide authority to reorganize government. The measure totals about 930 million dollars with a five percent departmental cut across agencies, aiming to save roughly 165 million in next year’s federal spending. The plan marks a major expansion of executive power, pending House conference and support for other key supply bills.
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Washington
Prahklin
Roosevelt
Senate
Treasury Postoffice
House
Interior Department
Treasury- Post Office
Bratton
Velt
Congress
Republi
Hoover
Four RAF crew killed in bombing plane crash
In Salisbury England February 8 four Royal Air Force men died when their bombing plane crashed during a practice flight and burst into flames. A fifth crew member escaped with burns.
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Associated Press
Salisbury
Eng
Royal Air Force
Leas say they dodge officers in Jamestown stand trial
Lea and Son reported to be dodging officers in Jamestown Tennessee as they resist removal to North Carolina where they are convicted of bank law violations. Their habeas corpus petition faced technical defects and a judge postponed action while authorities pursue extradition.
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Nashville
Tenn
United States
Luke Lea
Hill McAllister
Little Mountain
Jamestown
North Carolina
Henry B. Brown
Oneida
Brown
Luke Lea, Jr
Leas
Roy Beeler
Laurence E. Brown
Frank Lakey
Buncombe County
Leniency Sought by Virginia Governor for Debtors
Richmond February 7 Governor Pollard urged larger mortgage holders in Virginia to show leniency in collections though lacking legal authority for a moratorium. He noted many mortgages are held by widows or retired persons, with foreclosures likely. The Virginia Service in Richmond announced a one year moratorium on debts for its Mile-50,000 farmer members due to deflation and depressed prices.
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Richmond
Pollard
Virginia
Virginia Service
North Carolina
Intry
Kentucky Blue Grass Origins and Global Spread
A fragmented note discusses Kentucky blue grass as the country’s leading dawn grass, noting most of the best grasses grown here were introduced from foreign sources and later developed locally.
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Kentucky
Natin Sa
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George W. Schnibbe
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Southern Methodist Church of
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Handley Lbrary
Epworth League
Epworth League of
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Scully
Winchester
American Association of University Women
John S. Scully
Fairmont School For Girls
Elks’ Club
Christ Episcopal Church
Handley Glee Club
Music Lovers’ Club
Frank L. Buckley
Winchester Post
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North Loudoun St
Lions Club
Huntsberry
Busy Bee Club
Miss Russell
Deighton
Coatesville
Lucille W. Deighton
United States Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Perry Point
Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Lucille Williams
Stephens City
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Red Cross Lew
Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion Auxiliary
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Morgan Street
Angerona Terrace
Red Cross
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Secret Service
Henry Little
Norfolk, Va
A. C. Carson
Riveron
United Brethren Church
Sidney Edmonds
St. James’ School For Boys
Hagerstown
Stuart Edmonds
West Leicester Street
Logan Percell
Donald
James Chaudler
Millwood Avenue
Ernest Luttrell
Senseney Road
Grippe
James B. Jones
Berryville
J. R. Triplet
Kernstown
E. W. Dixon
Pittsburgh
James A. Johnson
Lexington
Robert S. Smith
Mr. Johnson
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Harrisonburg
Andrew Jackson
Federal Reserve
Clyde Brasher
Theodore R. Grant
Brasher
Federal Grand Jury
Kermit Brasher
Clyde
Kermit
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Patchogue
N.Y
de Valera
Busy Bee Restaurant
Lea and Son
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Crosley
R. M. Swimley
Funera
NAVE
Style Shop
Loudound and
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Vhone 203-M
Hamman’s Dollar Store
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