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The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014

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On September 16, 1927, The Egyptian Theater (later renamed the Bala Theater), debuted with a showing of the feature-length silent film "Service for Ladies."A few days before the Egyptian opened its doors for the first time, the Inquirer wrote - It is regarded as unique among [movie] houses in this city, especially in that the decorative theme is Egyptian and is unusually … [Read more...] about The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014

Bryn Mawr College Called For Removal Of Woodrow Wilson Marker, But Plaque For (White) Working Women’s Summer School Remains

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In April of 2002, Marc Schogol wrote in the Inquirer -  You'd think that if a president once taught at your college, you'd glorify his name. But at Bryn Mawr College, there's now no sign that Woodrow Wilson was ever there.  According to Schogol, the Wilson marker was removed by the state "for repairs," in September of 2001. Apparently, those repairs were … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr College Called For Removal Of Woodrow Wilson Marker, But Plaque For (White) Working Women’s Summer School Remains

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