Emma at Palace presents Dressler in comedy and tragedy
Emma Marie Dressler stars as Emma the devoted housekeeper in a Frances Marion drama about a millionaire who dies and leaves his fortune to his servant, triggering a will contest and murder trial. Richard Cromwell Jean Hersholt Myrna Loy and John Miljan support, with the film mixing sharp comedy and intense tragedy.
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Emma
Palace
Marie Dressler
Min
Bill
Palace Theatre
Miss Dressler
Frances Marion
Richard Cromwell
Jean Hersholt
Myrna Loy
John Miljan
Demonstration Group Renames to Central Community Group
A January 21 meeting at Miss Elizabeth Farrar's office planning the year's work led to renaming the rural Winchester group as Central Community Group. The first February 2 gathering will be at Burnt Church basements with a school lunches demonstration. All women urged to attend. officers include Mrs. John Snyder chairwoman and leaders Mrs. Alfred Wright, Mrs. Hammon, and Mrs. Sargent. Miss Julia Braithwaite is secretary.
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Elizabeth Farrar
Winchester Community Group
Central Community Group
Burnt Church
John Snyder
Alfred Wright
Hammon
Sargent
Julia Braithwaite
Insurers Seek Virginia Rate Change For Workmen's Comp
Notice to employers and the public that Aetna Life Insurance Co and other Virginia workers compensation carriers seek state approval for revised rates rules and executive officer changes. The amended filing proposes an average 18.8 percent rate increase with limited maritime class adjustments. Hearing set for March 15, 1932 in Richmond to hear objections or support from interested parties.
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Virginia
Aetna Life Insurance Company
State Corporation Commission
Raorne
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Commission
Bureau of Insurance and Banking
State
Richmond
Workmen's Compensation Inspection Rating Bureau of Virginia
Broad-Grace Arcade
Aetna Life Insurance
Company
E. E Cad
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde heads the Capitol bill
Warner Bros Capitol shows the nearing last screenings of Stevenson s immortal tale Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Fredric March in the title role praised as his greatest screen work Miriam Hopkins and Rose Hobart co star. Also tomorrow Winchester presents Looky a Paramount sequel starring Jackie Skippy Cooper and Robert Coogan in a cheerful comedy suitable for all ages
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Stevenson TaWwil
Capital
Robertson Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Ae Ital
Frederic March
Barrymore
Miriam Hopkins
Rose Hobart
Jackie
Skippy’ Cooper
Sign of the Wolf opens at Colonial today
A new serial The Sign of the Wolf debuts at the Colonial Theatre with King the dog star and Rex Lease and Virginia Browne Faire in the cast. The program runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 12 weeks alongside The Last Ride featuring Frank Mayo and Thomas Santchi.
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Colonial Today
Colonial Theatre
King
Rex Lease Andirginia Browne Faire
The
Colonial
Frank Mayo
Thomas Santchi
Gore Brevities From Gore Virginia Local Reports
GORE Va January 26 Mrs M C Garvin Mrs J C Bowman and ae Lester ing hold in Winchester Task Mon oe and report interest with all groups represented The Ladies Aid Lock meets Sunday evening January 26 at 7 30 for regular monthly meeting Arrangements for the chicken of A Halto sey in the P 2 mice of gree agies Triplett Wash ington called here last week due to mother’s illness Mrs Eddie Barnes ill at sand plant under Winchester physician Nellie Kern daughter of Roy Kern ill with pneumonia improving under Dr Henry Capon Bridge W V
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Washington
Eddie Barnes
Winchester
Nellie Kern
Roy Kern
Henry
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Law crackdown on short-sellers sparks market debate
A policy aimed at curbing short selling prompts critics to warn it will distort markets. Proponents argue tighter rules protect investors while opponents say it could dampen liquidity and undermine price discovery.
Bride Pays Fee This Year for Leap Year Marriage License
Miss Carita Bradley, a University of Missouri co-ed from Joplin, Missouri, pays the marriage license fee in leap year fashion marking the ceremony year.
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Carita Bradley
University of Missouri Co-Ed
Joplin
Who's Who in Washington: Raskob's hard line stance
In a portrait of John J. Raskob, Democratic National Committee chair, he shifts from flattery to a firm "Take it or leave it" position. He signals either a united Democratic party, a split, or a new liberal party, reflecting his long influence and the controversy over party funding.
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Chatrman
John J. Raskoop
Democratic National
National Committee
Washington
Lkean
Jceberm
Raskob
Timberlakes Return From Reading and Local Visits
Brucetown, Va. Jan 26. Mr and Mrs W B Timberlake return from Reading where they visited relatives. Mrs A J Clendening of Bunker Hill is staying at her home here. Mr and Mrs Edgar Ware and children and Mr John Ware of Charles Town were dinner guests of Mrs John Locke and Mrs Henry Jobe on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Gander and son Wally Gander of Pittsburgh are spending the week.
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Brucetown
W. B. Timberlake
Reading
A. J. Clendening
Bunker Hill
Edgar Ware
John Ware
Charles Town
W. Va
John Locke
Henry Jobe
Walter Gander
Wally Gander
Pittsburgh
Relatives Depart for Washington. local residents ill
The text notes relatives leaving Monday for Washington. Mrs Newton Clarke is homebound with a severe cold. Mrs Andy Whitacre and daughter Rhodelle have measles. Mr and Mrs William Swartz began housekeeping at Mrs Mary Tavers home. Mr and Mrs C W Hardesty of Stephenson visited Miss Corrie Swimley on Wednesday night.
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Washington
Newton Clarke
Andy Whitacre
Rhodelle
William Swartz
Mary Tavers
C. W. Hardesty
Stephenson
Corrie Swimley
Degras Texture Described as Leather Fat and Ink Aid
A historical note explains degras as a dark brown unctuous fat from washed wool grease. It lists uses including leather stuffing belt dressing and production of printing inks varnishes and sealants.
Brotherly and Stepbrother Relationships Defined
The text defines half brothers as sharing one parent, from two marriages of either parent, and stepbrothers as having no common parent. It notes a widower with a son marrying a widow with a son makes the boys stepbrothers.
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Columbia, Mo
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Dean’s
Doan
Wonders Apparel Shop
North Loudoun ST
S. Loudoun ST
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Lover's Lane
Lola
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Lola Lane
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