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March 17, 1926
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Doris Kenyon, acclaimed actress, is the second woman honored as Honorary Sergeant in the US Army for her World War relief efforts. She appears tonight at Monroe Theatre in 'The Unguarded Hour' and is also a writer, pianist, violinist, vocalist, and linguist.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1926.
MONROE TODAY
Kenyon Gets Honor From Army
She is the second woman to be made Honorary Sergeant in the United States Army.
Doris Kenyon, First National's noted featured player, appears at the Monroe Theatre tonight in the featured feminine role in Milton Sills' latest starring picture, "The Unguarded Hour."
That signal honor to her ability. During the World War Kenyon devoted so much of her time and energy to the doughboys, contributing largely to relief funds, appearing on entertainment committee and working unceasingly that the Honorary Sergeant's commission was bestowed upon her in recognition. Mme. Schumann-Heink, the famous contralto, was the first woman so honored. Miss Kenyon received the commission in addition to being a gifted screen actress, Miss Kenyon is a writer of several volumes of charming verse, a brilliant pianist and violinist, has appeared in concerts both as a pianist and vocalist and is an accomplished linguist.
MONROE TODAY
Kenyon Gets Honor From Army
She is the second woman to be made Honorary Sergeant in the United States Army.
Doris Kenyon, First National's noted featured player, appears at the Monroe Theatre tonight in the featured feminine role in Milton Sills' latest starring picture, "The Unguarded Hour."
That signal honor to her ability. During the World War Kenyon devoted so much of her time and energy to the doughboys, contributing largely to relief funds, appearing on entertainment committee and working unceasingly that the Honorary Sergeant's commission was bestowed upon her in recognition. Mme. Schumann-Heink, the famous contralto, was the first woman so honored. Miss Kenyon received the commission in addition to being a gifted screen actress, Miss Kenyon is a writer of several volumes of charming verse, a brilliant pianist and violinist, has appeared in concerts both as a pianist and vocalist and is an accomplished linguist.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Doris Kenyon
Honorary Sergeant
World War Contributions
Actress
Musician
Relief Efforts
What entities or persons were involved?
Doris Kenyon
Milton Sills
Mme. Schumann Heink
Where did it happen?
Monroe Theatre
Story Details
Key Persons
Doris Kenyon
Milton Sills
Mme. Schumann Heink
Location
Monroe Theatre
Event Date
During The World War
Story Details
Doris Kenyon received an Honorary Sergeant's commission from the US Army for her extensive contributions to World War relief efforts, including fundraising and entertainment for soldiers. She is a multifaceted talent: actress in 'The Unguarded Hour,' writer of verse, pianist, violinist, vocalist, and linguist.