Lois Moran in A Song of Kentucky at Capitol
Lois Moran stars in a mostly all talking singing and dancing romance at the Capitol Theatre with Norma Terris and J Harold Murray praised for strong voices. The program includes the Kentucky mansion house party sequence and crinoline period costumes as a Derby eve treat. This film will be shown tomorrow only at the Capitol.
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Capitol Theatre
Hollywood
Norma Terris
J. Harold Murray
Oscar Straus
David Stamper
Fox Movietone
Capitol
Kentucky
Coleman
Lois Moran
Darky lecture ends with biting insult on ignorance
A scene shows one man scolding another with a harsh racial insult about intelligence and usage of his nose as a fountain pen, culminating in a crude quip that they could not make even a period.
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Darky
Robinson Keeps Brooklyn Posts Amid Baseball Civil War
Brooklyn owners back Wilbert Robinson as president while he remains unreelected manager. Plans for a 1930 season move forward with contracts for about twenty players. A compromise may see a new president and Robinson reappointed, or he may stay president and reappoint himself manager if needed.
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Brooklyn
Aer
Wilbert Robinson
Robby
Ebbets
McKeever
Robinson
S M A Betters Defeat V M I Freshmen In Virginia Game
S M A Betters defeated V M I Freshmen 34 to 27 yesterday afternoon at Staunton Military Academy. Chapman and McAninch led S M A in the second half while Edmunds narrowed the gap with three floor goals. Connie Mack, 67, begins vacation travel to Plymouth Florida to rest and plan a new season with the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Staunton Military Academy
Summers
Chapman
McAninch
Edmunds
Detroit releases Gal loway after head injury
Detroit in 1927 would be with the Athletics in spring training. Gal loway has been disabled since he was struck on the head by a pitched ball in batting practice two years ago. Detroit has released him unconditionally.
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Detroit
Athletics
Galloway
Snappily Dressed Teachers Are Held More Efficient
Atlanta reports Miss E Ruth Pyrtle of the National Education Association says smart clothing boosts teacher effectiveness. She argues intelligence remains primary but fashion aids respect and perception in class. She notes students scrutinize teachers and dress can influence opinions. The piece cites both women teachers and male teachers, claiming stylish attire is increasingly common in gatherings.
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Ruth Pyrtle
National Education Association
Ma’ams
Miss Pryde
Burglar King Shot by Policeman in Creamery Robbery
Charles F King, known as a respected citizen by day and burglar by night, was shot and killed by Policeman Hollis during a robbery at Halde mans creamery. Also noted are local sports results and funeral attendances for a railroad conductor.
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Ralph W. Aigler
University of Michigan Law School
University, Senate
The
Carnegie Foundation
Aigler
Foundation
Tellare
Charles F. King
Hollis
Haldeman
Shenandoah Valley Academy
St. Alban’s School
Washington
Virginia McCauley
William L. Henry
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harrisonburg
Elks
Rotary
Northern Virginia Power Company
Virginia Woolen Mill
Eclipses, parks, and prices in five years ago note
Father Rankin travels to New York for a solar eclipse viewing from an observatory. American Hotels Corporation backs the Virginia national park proposal as Major Barton urges Legion members in Harrisonburg to push prepaid ness as a cushion against world conflict. Department of Agriculture notes farmer relief hinges on American market price setting.
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Father Rankin
New York
American Hotels Corporation
National Park
Virginia
Robert T. Barton
American Legion
Harrisonburg
America
Department of Agriculture
Virginia plans probe of public school books amid book trust claims
Fifteen years ago on January 21 1915 Virginia announced steps to probe schoolbooks in public schools after allegations of a school book trust. Large crowds attend the annual Sarah Zane fire company bazaar in progress. Clarke county supervisors allocate 200 for 1915 canning club work. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad says it will provide all wreck details to news services.
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State of
Virginia
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pie Supper for the Benefit of the Cemetery
The piece notes how headlines slip into print and cites a Kansas paper with a cemetery benefit pie supper. It contrasts wartime claims with slow truth and references Uncle Eben warning against Satan. It adds a quip about prohibition prisoners filling prisons and murderers waiting lists in states.
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Kansas
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Wender’s Department Store
Woodstock
Mt. Jackson
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S. Loudoun St
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General Insurance
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Romayee
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Michigan Answers Report
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Fla
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A’s
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E. Piccadilly St
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Atlanta
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