Barrymore Stars in State's Attorney at Capitol
John Barrymore headlines the Capitol as counsel to city gangsters in State's Attorney, supported by Helen Twelvetrees and a strong cast. The review lauds his performance and the timely story, noting the film's last showings tonight. The Capitol also books The Symphony of Six Million and runs a Leonard Refrigerator contest with ballots in the lobby.
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John Barrymore
Hurst
Capitol
Barrymore
Helen Twelvetrees
Wm. Boyd
Jill Esmond
Mary Duncan
Symphony
Fannie Hurst
Miss Hurst
Winchester
New York
Capitol Theatre
Riders of the Desert At The Colonial Theatre
Bob Steele headlines the Colonial Theatre program with Riders of the Desert a Western tale of the Arizona Rangers. The eleventh chapter of The Lightning Warrior serial and the Ned Sparks comedy Way of All Fish are also on the bill.
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Bob Steele
the Colonial
Colonial Theatre
Arizona Rangers
Ned Sparks
Weather forecast for Decoration Day in eastern states
The Weather Bureau reports generally fair weather and moderate temperatures expected for Monday in the eastern states, signaling favorable conditions for the Decoration Day holiday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau
Speculators Prefer Risky Bets Over Secure Banks
The quote notes that some people derive more amusement from losing money through speculation than from keeping it in a bank. It reflects a gambler’s mindset where risk and potential loss are seen as entertainment rather than prudent finance.
Sons of South organize camp for Winchester
The Sons of Confederate Veterans form a local Winchester camp with Miss Lucy F. Kurtz praised for organizing the charter list. Andrew Bell, long active in Harrisonburg camps, joins as honorary member. Gen. Colvin and Commander W H Keister attend with J B Ewing EB S Ashby and Clarence Ewins among initial attendees.
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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Turner Ashby Camp
McVicar
Bell Miss Kurtz
Wagk
Lucy F. Kurtz
Kurtz
Turner Ashby
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Andrew Bell
Harrisonburg
Colvin
W. H. Keister
J.8. Ewing
EB. S. Ashby
Clarence Ewins
Two Gun Caballero at Hables Palace Tonight
Hable's Palace presents The Two Gun Caballero a rapid moving thrill drama of the Mexican border starring Robert Fraser in a dual role Consuella Dawn and Bobby Nelson. Also shown are The Galloping Ghost chapter eleven a Paramount two act comedy riot and The Modern Knight. Monday brings the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer surprise hit Huddle starring Ramon Novarro Madge Evans Una Merkle Ralph Graves and Frank Albertson from College Humor.
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Palace
Robert Fraser
Consuella Dawn
Bobby Nelson
Paramount
the Palace
Ramon Novarro
Madge Evans
Una Merkle
Ralph Graves
Frank Albertson
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Modern Knight at Palace Tonight Teletype Aided Kidnapped Child Rescue
A film at the Palace Theatre tonight features The Modern Knight a thriller about kidnapping resolved by police with new de vices including teletype long distance ship to shore and transatlantic telephone service. The show is in conjunction with the regular bill and supported by the local Chesapeake and Potomac branch.
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America
Palace Theatre
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Middletown High to Hear Dr Huffman Address Graduates
Dr C H Huffman head of the English department at State Teachers College Harrisonburg will address the Middletown High School graduating class on Thursday June 2 at 8 pm in Grace Methodist Episcopal Church South The sermon will be by Rev Arthur Wake of Strasburg tomorrow evening The senior play Oh Susannah directed by Mrs G W Ropp runs June 1 and 3 in the high school auditorium with a small admission Diplomas go to George Keller valedictorian Lillian Klines salutatorian Ellen Cougill Madaline Fox Pere a Carper and Lawrence ng as candidates
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C. H. Huffman
English Department
State Teachers’ College
Harrisonburg
Middletown High School
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Arthur Wake
The
Christian Church
Strasburg
Oh Susan
G. W. Ropp
George Keller
Lillian Kline
Ellen Cougill
Madaline Fox
Perea
Carper
Lawrence Ng
Christ Episcopal Church Service Times at Boscawen
Christ Episcopal Church on Boscawen and Washington Streets lists Rev Rort B Nelson as rector. Sunday school at 9 45 a m, morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m on The Great Revelation, and evening prayer with a weekly prayer after.
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Boscawen
Washington Sts
Rort
Nelson
Jesus Christ
Lord
Opequon Union Chapel to Hold Sunday Service
The Opequon Union Chapel announces a preaching service at 11 oclock on Sunday morning led by Rev. Cephas Fahnestock with Emmett Dettra directing the singing. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Opequon
Cephas Fahnestock
Emmett Dettra
Salvation Army Court House Auditorium Meetings Invited Attendance
Major and Mrs James Mars officers in charge announce open air services at 11 a m company meeting at 2 p m Y P L at 7 p m and preaching at 8 p m all are cordially invited to attend these meetings
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Court House
James. Mars
First Brethren Church Anniversary and Homecoming Event
First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue hosts an all day meeting with gospel programs. Berean Bible Class from Washington D C opens at 9 30 a m with talks and singing. Rev G A Copp of Strasburg Va and Rev Mr Coleman of Hagerstown Md give addresses. Dr M E Miller returning from Central Africa speaks at 10 a m and 8 p m. Dr Prentiss of Gospel Mission also attends. Dinner served at the church. open air service at 8 p m Saturday in front of Court House.
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Berryville Avenue
E. J. Rohart
Berean Bible
Washington, D. C
G. A. Copp
Strasburg
Court House
Modern Woodmen Meeting and Church Procession
Notice to Woodmen announces a meeting at the hall at 5 30 Sunday evening May 29 followed by a march in a body to the Church of Christ West Conk o pereet whee at eight o clock led by Rev J Goode chaplain H R Edwards consul
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Woodmen of
America
Church of Christ
West Conk
J. Goode
H. R. Edwards
Trenchant Writing or Gardening Tool Worth in These Times
The saying contrasts ideas of literary skill with practical farming tools and suggests value lies in useful, sturdy implements amid uncertain conditions. It implies gardeners may gain more immediate benefit from a reliable hoe than writers from sharp prose.
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