Sunshine Revue Packs Colonial Theatre in October Run
Capacity crowds greeted Sunshine Co's Sunshine Revue in October at the Colonial Theatre. The two week engagement sold out nightly with a promise of an even better bill each performance. Concerted vaudeville acts with Tom Collins Billy Cullens and others featured blues soprano Mary Williams and the Charleston girls. Special nights include Country Store Night with groceries worth 150 dollars given away Ladies Silk Pillow Night with pillows for women and Surprise Auction Night. Another strong bill and a new screen program promised tonight.
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Arthur Hauk
Hamilton Bank Suspect Nabbed Near Frederick
William Francis Lindsay identified as the lone unmasked robber who held up Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Hamilton Virginia last Friday was captured near Woodsboro Maryland by Deputies Edward L. Stitely and Parry C Borcas. About $1,600 of the $1,900 loot was recovered. The youth had been hiding in the woods and was seized yesterday afternoon after word reached W S Adran of Loudoun County. His wife, daughter of Thomas Cramer, was questioned in Frederick but released.
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William Francis Lindsay
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Hamilton
Woodsboro
Frederick
W. S. Adran
Loudoun County
Woodeboro
Adrian
Lindsay
Edward L. Stitely
Parry C Borcas
Maryland
Virginia
Catoctin
Thomas Cramer
Senate lobby committee turned into a gossipy group of old women
The Detroit Free Press questions whether the Senate lobby committee has degenerated into a gathering of scandal-hungry, gossiping elder women, implying a loss of serious influence and oversight.
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Senate Lobby Committee
Detroit Free Press
Arctic search led by Lomen for missing fliers
Alfred J Lomen manager of the Lomen Reindeer directs relief efforts in the search for Lieut Carl Ben Eielson and Earl Razanland who are lost in the Arctic.
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Alfred J. Lomen
Lomen Reindeer Corporation
Arctic
Carl Ben Ejielson
Earl Razland
Fairy Crosses to Be Displayed at Road Show
A Virginia exhibit at the American Road Show in Atlantic City starting January 13 will feature a collection of fairy crosses. The display aims to highlight regional craft and folklore through the handmade artifacts and related items gathered in Virginia.
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Richmond
Virginia
Atlantic City
Famous Fal Btone Crosses Reported in Virginia Foothills
In Patrick County Virginia the Fal Btone crosses are being removed by State Highway Department workers for transport to Atlantic City. Visitors will receive sheets detailing the legend that wood nymphs forged the crosses from tears upon learning the crucifixion story. These crosses are said to be unique to this location.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Patrick County
Virginia
State Highway Department
Atlantic City
Mowrey Wins Two Prizes in Radio Contest
H. J. Mowrey, jeweler on Wear Piccadilly street and Majestic radio sets agent, topped sales among Virginia West Virginia and Maryland agents. He received 50 dollars for overall district sales and won first prize for this district. His 1929 sales reached about 400 sets.
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H. J. Mowrey
Wear Piccadilly Street
Majestic Radio
Mr. Mowrey
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
If there’s such a thing as reincarnation a bachelor wish
A wry reflection notes that if reincarnation exists the typical husband might choose to return as a bachelor. The remark hints at marriage weariness and a comic look at life.
Valley Eyeing Boost in Shenandoah Tourist Traffic
Susanadoah Valley Inc directors urge promotion of the Shenandoah Valley route to attract northern and Florida tourists. A color relief map and a forthcoming Highway Graphic edition aim for wide distribution across New England New York Pennsylvania and Ohio to capture more through traffic in 1929.
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Susanadoah Valley, Inc
Staunton
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Florida
Ttme
Highway Graphic
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Shenandoah Valley, Inc
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CSA
Sunshine Co’s
Sunshine Revue
Coloniai Theatre
Oak Bureau
S. Cameron St
Winchester
Gainesboro Pike
N. G. Hensell
Sargent’s
N. Mainer
Main St
Chas. W. Falk
Kearneyeville
W. Va
Mammoth
Toulouse
Mra. W. M. Stickley
Vaudluce
S. Braddock Street
N. Kent
Crosley
Whitlock Ave
G. Clarence Miller
L. C. Evans
Edinburg
Piccailly Street
Commercial
Commericial Hotel
Yi Waer St
Loudoun St
W. Clifford
Carroll Willis
J. M. Hott
Loudoun Reen
S. Main St
Smithfield Ave
Kent
A. Taylor Ritter
F. LP
Delco Light Products
Chas
W. Falk
Sharpsburg
Jed Oil and Point Co
Cleveland
Jones Woolen Mill
Land Ave
R. Winva
Johnson
Baker’s Drug Store
Bernstein Eee Finesten’s
Associated Press
Santa Monica
Cal
Max Gold
Inset
Hamilton Bank
Arctic Search
The
J.c.penney
North Main ST
Winchester's Best Drug Store
Cork St
Winchester, Va
Fred. L. Glaize
Hansbrough & Carter
Glaize & Carter
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