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Word: chalkings (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...seems that The Chalk Garden, currently playing at the Boston Summer Theatre, "unites the Gish sisters, Lillian and Dorothy, on a stage for the first time in half a century." As one who wasn't around 50 years ago, and who until the other night had never seen either of the Gishes perform, I can't be too impressed by this theatrical precedent. I can report, however, that the Misses Lillian and Dorothy are both fine actresses, and that they make The Chalk Garden a sparkling, engaging play...

Author: By Stephen R. Barnett, | Title: The Chalk Garden | 7/26/1956 | See Source »

...before a House investigating committee. He made bitter enemies ("He only talks about money and buildings. He's not an educator") and loyal friends ("He has the good will of all. I don't know anybody who isn't his friend"), all in all managed to chalk up quite a record: in 16 years, the University's research increased tenfold, its campus grew by $79 million worth of new buildings, its enrollment rose from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Goodbye, Messrs. Chips | 7/16/1956 | See Source »

CAPITAL TRANSIT CO., Washington's oft-troubled transportation system, which Financier Louis Wolfson milked of millions (TIME, June 25), will finally be sold. For $13.5 million, syndicate headed by Manhattan Real Estateman O. Roy Chalk has agreed to buy bus and streetcar line, is expected to take over next month when current franchise runs out. Originally, Chicago's National City Lines planned to buy, but later withdrew...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Clock, Jul. 16, 1956 | 7/16/1956 | See Source »

...Cinemascope fame. The final production of the summer will be Shaw's "Saint Joan," starring the Irish actress Siobhan McKenna, who won great acclaim in the role in Dublin and London a few seasons ago, and who made her American debut on Broadway this past season in "The Chalk Garden...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Cambridge Drama Festival Opens Thursday in Sanders | 7/2/1956 | See Source »

...Boston's New England Mutual Hall, changing casts will offer one-week stands of varying fare, such as "The Chalk Garden" with Lillian and Dorothy Gish...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Nearby Groups Offer Summer Theatre Fare | 7/2/1956 | See Source »

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