Dark Ants of Hulbert Footmer Synopsis
Neill, a resolute young federal agent, visits Baltimore for a week with his girl Janet. A quarrel with Fanning over dating, money, and age leads Neill to investigate Fanning. A gray man, David Eyster, hints Fanning plans retirement in Green Spring valley with a private plane and two blooded horses. Fanning explains wealth from street business.
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Neill
Baltimore
Janet
Fanning
Jarret
David Eyster
Fenning
Hrom
Fanang
Green Spring Valley
Bird Sands
God Fanning
Fanning and Neill Confront in Bar Conspiracy
In a tense exchange at the Stafford hotel bar, Neill sizes up Walter Proscalt Fanning, a polished yet treacherous figure, while he and Eyster plot to counter Fanning’s suspected schemes. Eyster hints at a hidden plan and a desire to watch Fanning, who has just acquired a yacht called Nadji and is cruising for leverage.
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Fanning
Neill
Eyster
Iving
City Pier
Broadway
Drew
Neall
Stafford
Proscalt
Walter Psitton
York
Wall Street talk and barroom banter in a wary meeting
Neill and Fanning exchange blunt claims about Wall Street power and brokers. Fanning appears open yet guarded as they share stories and laughter, each sizing the other up while Neill plans his next move and a forthcoming call in Ferree’s room.
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Wall Street
Neill
Fanning
Neil
Peach yields rise in Frederick County orchards
Frederick county peach growers report yields above the five year average with Theon peaking this week and next. Elberta and Hale varieties show good quality though some fruit is small in many orchards. Walker’s large Orchard at Ringosalle notes best crop in years as packing begins amid wartime constraints.
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Frederick County
Elberta
Hale
Seo Mach
Dwight
Walker
Ringesalle
Cympara
Corn Canning Shipment To Hong Kong Sparks Trade Note
A damaged item reports canned corn from Loc. Corn TN CWMINAL Tron Iorks Canning Pastore shipped to Hong Kong China. The corn was not for wartime needs but was an annual sale to Chinese interests through San Pranesey, highlighting cross border trade details.
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Tarae Qae
Honkeng
China
Fia San Pranesey Hou
Intertesta
Hollywood on Fire Like Scenes From City Destruction
Hollywood scene reports describe weeks of large scale miniature cityscapes on the Fox lot for a film costing over 2.9 million dollars. Fire, water, refugees, and submerged wagons recreate a Chicago blaze with elaborate set pieces and controlled flames supervised by director Henry King. A second major build, Submarine D-11, shows Warner Brothers constructing a 30 foot undersea craft with a full internal system and torpedo capability for the Navy co‑produced feature.
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Paul Harrison
NEA Service
Hollywood
20Th Fox
Chicago
Hames
Fulcker
Lake Michigan
Henry King
King
U. S. Navy
Warner Brothers
Lionel Barrymore
Tivoli Theatre Presents Turbulent Saratoga-Style Romance
Theatre listings show Tivoli presenting a crass in name only drama of American racing with Clark Gable and Jean Harlow in a tale of thrills, love, and rivalry. Anita Loans and Robert Topking pen the story, while a Pete Smith novelty and newsreel accompany. City Opera House advertises The Devil Is Coming with an all star cast and a car toll campaign drama, plus Andy Clyde comedy and a pictorial before the feature.
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Tivoli
Saratoga
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayers
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
Tivoli Theater
Ban Francisca
Pete Smith
City Opera House
Richard Bix
Joan Per Nana Bryant
Elisha Cook, Jr
City Opera
Dance Draws Crowd at Braddock Heights
About 325 people from Frederick and nearby counties attended a Braddock Heights dance on Tuesday night. Dick Stabile's orchestra provided the music for the traveling ensemble, marking the first such event at the venue this summer.
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Federick
Braddock Heights
Dick Stabile
Seeks Aid Of Opponent BY WM E MCKENNEY
Secretary American Bridge League notes that declarer South must rely on opponents to help with play. The hand required nine tricks with a diamond break and potential second tricks in spades or clubs. In actual play West cooperated to some extent, while North held a balanced hand and chose the best response, though two diamonds would be bid by some. The opening lead of the two of spades was won with the ace.
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WM. E. McKenney
American Bridge League
South
West
Far Front
Declarer
South How
Radio experiments hint at bird signals affect pigeons
Radio tests at WENR WOXF and later KDKA show pigeons released near transmitters returned home slowly or not at all, with faster yet delayed results for different flocks. Roanoke Island Virginia birthday program moved to 3 50 p m with Roosevelt to speak. other listings include WABC CBS WEAF NBC and various musical programs and open air service at Mt Vernon Church Dayville.
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New York
WENR
WOXF
Downers’ Grove
NBC
Chicago
Winetka
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Virginia
Dare
Roosevelt
Roanoke Island
N. C
Wabc- Cbs
WJZ
Clyde R. Hoey
Lindsay C. Warren
North, Carolina
Takeout doubled contract in diamonds prompts defense
After two passes Worth opens one diamond and Fast doubles for takeout. West, lacking four cards in any suit but diamonds, must choose a response. He shifts to spades from dummy, leading to a sequence where declarer cannot establish diamonds and West later cashes clubs and spades to help defeat the contract.
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West
Aden
Sall
Baltimore Bids Open For Local Road Repairs And Specs
On August 17 bids were announced by the State Roads Commission for Carroll and Wicomico counties with thirteen highways to receive bituminous surface work. Frank J. Byron of Baltimore submitted the lowest bid of 18 106.70 for 22 miles of Carroll County roads while other specifications must be checked in Frederick, Washington and Carroll counties as engineers prepare a two year program beginning October 1 with 5 006 000 dollars in state and federal funds, less than the prior period.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
Carroll County
Wicomico
Frank J. Byron
Frederick
Washington
Carcrall
Homer E. Tabler
Commission
Court News Equity Cases and Marriage Licenses List
Court notices include equity cases with John O Eichelberger and spouses and trustee appointment. Marriage licenses issued include Alden Fisher and Harriet Kemp. Arthur Powell and Pauline Cornell. C Richard Share and Dorothy Hite. Daniel Mardy and Elda Ott. Clyde Trathowen and Edith Harrison. Property deeds show Charles E King to Economy Oil Company and Charles S Gaugh to Adam Favorite with nominal sums. Edwin Devilbiss executor to Jesse Pittinger and wife in 2025.
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Arthur T. Powell
Pauline Mae Cornell
Herndon
Richard Share
Dorothy J. Hite
Nevada
Chis Daniel E. Mardy
Elda A Ott
Lovettsville
Clyde , Trathowen
Edith Louise Harrison
McKeesport
Charles E King
Economy Oil Company, Inc
Charles S Gaugh
Adam Favorite
Edwin Devilbiss
Jesse M Pittinger
Roosevelt May Visit Gettysburg for 75th Anniversary
State Senator John S Ries of Gettysburg announced President Roosevelt tentatively accepts dedication of the Memorial at Gettysburg for the 75th anniversary observance next year. The 10 day Blue and Gray reunion runs July 31 to August 1 with a four day memorial program and an open air service on August 29 at 7 pm on the church lawn.
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Mt Vernon
Washington
John S Ries
Gettysburg
Roosevelt
White House
Pederal Ane State Commission
Paul Roy
Joint Commission
Verdian Sala
Mer
Fisher Atte
DeWitt Zuse
Frederick United
Brethre Ovhureh
Annual Summers Family Reunion at Rice's Meadow
Descendants and friends of the late Mr and Mrs Summers gathered at Rice's Meadow near Middletown for the Summers family annual reunion. Over 100 attendees enjoyed group singing, prayers, recitations, and a German Band, followed by suppers. Notables present included Moe Staveis as president and many Summers relatives and friends from local families.
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Pera
Yellow Springs
Ade
Summers
Edgar A Summers
Charles Ho
Ares
Othea Me
Virgie M Staley
Francis
Meooand
Lester Wo Putman
Frances Dubman
Lewis Ho Putman
Lester O. Putman
Betty Putman
Dorothy Putman
An Putman
Ralph A Putman
Omer Dubel
Josephine Dubel
Janice Dubel
Wo Putman
Francis Putman
Mes Arlliam P. Garling
Ian, Howald
Evelyn Hooper
Thomas Dede
Tors Dodge
Carol Dodge
Ehias Bellaghter
Bal
Mary Lone Bliss
Eugene Bigs
Delores Hager
Tant Biggs
Joy Biv
George F Slisberg
Ruth Strawsberger
Fitil Strawsberger
Georgeff Narns
George Ho Norris
Catherine Norris
Annie Lois Filde- Keand
Merrit A Lanty
Gt Beas Hwentey
Ronald
C. W. Lockard
Minnie Hoffman
William W. Wastler
George 3. Pwentey
Frank Everhart
Carroll S. Everhart
Carotee Everhart
Nethe Cannon
Jeanne Cannon
Connie Mack Canton
Burton Cannon
Eloise ‘Twentey
Harold ‘Twentey
Louis B. Twentey
James R. Kelly
Mo Leona Palmer
Witlard H. Markey
Rail Mileage Taxes Reported by Association of American Railroads
The Association of American Railroads reports that railroads paid 1636.41 daily in 1936 to meet taxes from federal, state and local governments. The article lists multiple individuals and names in garbled form as part of a historical record.
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Asus
Amer Retcopads
The
Association
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