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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1927
Page
7
The Better Ole at Empire Theatre stars Syd Chaplin in a top laugh act, riding a wave of humor since Charley's Aunt. It runs two days only Monday and Tuesday with matinee and evening shows, as Go To The Movies Week opens.
The Empire will screen Wm. Fox productions The Family Upstairs Rolled Stockings Good as Gold with Charles Buck Jones, plus The Collegians series returning Fridays and Saturdays. Matinees Friday and Saturday continue, with Universal and First National titles On tap including Too Much Money and When a Man Loves.
Atchison Globe notes Amian carries a heavy burden from an inflated sense of self-importance. The piece examines personal vanity and its impact on actions and relations.
Babe Ruth faced an assault charge from Bernard Niemeyer after a July 4 Broadway incident near the Allemac Hotel. The hearing this week led to dismissal, with Ruth fans lifting him on their shoulders outside the West Side court as cheers erupted.
Miss Cecelia Venable of Stephens City won first prize in a summer popularity contest at Opequon Lake Park. She chose a gold watch over a trip to Atlantic City, and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Venable of Stephens.
International Illustrated News says Estelle Taylor, not Leo Flynn, may be directing Dempsey for the Tunney fight. Flynn calls the tale a rumor and refuses comment while Dempsey plays the loyal husband role.
A line from the obituary or social note references the granddaughter of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. J. A. Parker of Stephens City, indicating family ties and local prominence.
Festua Pester says the car is in excellent repair and recently repainted but warns it is somewhat less good-natured than before. Kansas City Star report notes his intention to dispose of the vehicle.
Hillsboro Herald notes that aging readers no longer expect fame or wealth and are unconcerned. An Eastern divorce judge says men incur debt from drink and women from fine clothes, causing more breakups than anything else, while the Arkansas Gazette warns about the perils of wet goods and goods.
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