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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
8
Jolson in Big Boy at the Capitol today and tomorrow draws strong crowd reaction. The performer, in blackface as Gus, appears spontaneous and highly entertaining, delivering a lively, improvised show that delighted local theatregoers.
Review notes Big Boy is a full comedy with drama balanced by Jolson’s humor. Claudia Dell stars as Annabell Bedford and the film suits Jolson’s style better than his prior pictures.
Richmond VA October 12 Maj A Willis Robertson chairman of the State Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries warned that the prolonged drought may force a closed hunting season for upland game this winter. He said a closure might prove necessary and outlined the commission's consideration.
Paul Bates, who earned All American mention last year, leads the undefeated Western Maryland College football team as captain for the 1930 season, the Maryland Star reports.
Federal drought relief officials report continued improvement in corn frost protection and pastures from the Rockies to the Appalachians, though low water remains a problem. Middle Atlantic states lack rain, forcing cattle and sheep to move south. banks may finance farmers with solid security, while those without collateral need funds for family support and spring planting.
In drought hit Fauquier County Virginia a wave of work projects offers jobs for locals. John Hay Whitney plans about a million dollars in improvements on the Llangollen estate while Colonel Pierce in Warrenton also expands his property work. Building operations and estate improvements reduce local unemployment.
Louisiana captain David Harkness a 180 pound quarterback leads the Pineville Louisiana college football squad. He anchors the offense and commands the team from the huddle as they prepare for the season.
The Oates family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and flowers during their bereavement.
Tennessee estimates about 4.67 million dollars from automobile licenses and 10.4 million dollars from gasoline tax in 1930. The figures reflect anticipated state revenue sources and convey fiscal outlook for the year.
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