Race Tracks Still Their Big Worry
Maryland war planners fear spring horse racing boosts absenteeism in war plants. The War Manpower Committee urged suspending racing for the war’s duration, while the Maryland Racing Commission prepared a Pimlico meet plan. Governor O’Conor and Racing Chairman Small weigh the issue as labor absences rise in plants across the state.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore War Manpower Committee
Maryland War Manpower Commission
Upeeta
Herbert R. O'Conor
Frank Small, Jr
Racing Commission
Pimlico
Bowie
Havre de Grace
Small
Lawrence B. Fenneman
WMC
O'Conor
Manpower Committee
Washington
War Manpower Commission
Fenneman
Ab Tegiam
Maryland Racing Commission
Pwnlico
United States
Detroit
New York
Boston
Joan T. Booth
D-Balloist
Annapolis
Y Team Withdrawn From City League
William Ray and Alvin G. Quinn of the M. C. A. senior basketball team announced the withdrawal from the City Interscholastic Basketball League. The team had three league wins but cited unsatisfactory refereeing and player poaching, plus commitments of five star players, as reasons. An independent squad will play instead, with several players barred from league play as the Y M C A pivots to local senior squads or school representatives.
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William Ray
Alvin G. Quinn
M.C. A
Ray
R. Gardner
Wilson Baer
Jack Griffin
Bernard Kren
James Smith
John Hoffmen
Harry Rowe
Eddie Thomas
James Bowers
Eugene Engle
Archie Wisner
Alfred Mayne
Up To Ration Board And Not Game Warden
A district game warden, Benjamin F. Phebus, was asked by a woman angler if she could use her car for boating. He stated he has no authority to advise on such matters and referred her to the local ration board. The warden said rumors claimed others had authority to permit car use, which he denied.
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Benjamin F. Phebus
Phebus
Phobus
Mama
Mamie
Johnny
Mary
John
TNT
the Bell Syndicate, Inc
Middletown F H 8. Downs and Cadets Split Scores
In interscholastic play Middletown tops Frederick High 22 to 21 on their Middletown court while Walkersville loses 45 to 24 at Frederick Y M C A. Middletown Cadets lead 12-8 at half then edgeFrederick. next Tuesday rematch set.
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Middletown
Frederick
Charley Keller
Frederick High Court
Walkersville
Ensor
Shankle
Zim- Merman
Glade Valley
J. Griffin
B. Kreh
Frederick H
D. Shipley
Jimmy
Bill Cagney
M. Tailey
I. Kline
K. Lidie
Elworthy
B. Talley
Middletown HK
Bill
Ac- Nikirk
Tors' Guild
Jimmy Cagney
Keller
Cagney Pro- Potol
Charley Kel Orcupant
Sine
C. Shafer
Ae Boyer
Strobel
Cagney Brothers Plan Five to Fifteen Films Project
Jimmy and Bill Cagney outline a plan to produce five to 15 pictures with United Artists over five years. Jimmy will direct, Bill handles production and publicity. They aim to prove successful Hollywood films can be made joyfully without studio backbiting. A first project adapts Louis Bromfield’s McLeod's Folly with Jimmy as a problem-solving vagabond helping a persecuted elderly newspaper heir.
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Bowers
Brothers Cagney
Bill
Cagney
Hoffman
G . A. Wisner
G .H. Rowe
E. Engle
Hollywood
Walekraville H
Fev
Bill Cagney
Jimmy
Mal
Alvin G. Quinn
B. Nicklas
Frederick H. S
C. Roderick
H. Gledkin
Louise Hahn
McCutcheon
Ducer
Bob
McCutch
Nancy Kelly
Glover
M. Utterback
Jimmy Betty Mackley
M. Sutely
Warner Brothers Studio
Middletown HW
J. Hauver
B. Poffinberger
Bussard
B. Rems
Cagney Productions
United Artists
Louis Bromfield
McLeod
National League Buys Control Of Phillies
New York, Feb 9 The National League purchased controlling interest in the Philadelphia Phillies and plans to resell to a Philadelphia led syndicate with some New York members. The league bought 4,685 of 5,000 shares including Gerald Nugent’s 52 percent holding, enabling his exit with cash. Frick said the league acted as broker for a quick sale due to an associate being unavailable.
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New York
National League Today
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
John B. Kelly
Nugent
Gerald P. Nugent
The
Phils
League
Ford Frick
Apron strings of jealous parents drive spinsters apart
Dorothy Dix notes parental jealousy as a powerful force in breaking up relationships and marriages. She argues mothers and fathers often shield daughters from suitors, fostering spinsterhood and wrecking homes by overbearing control. Jealousy, she says, motivates harsh judgments, possessiveness, and damaged love lives across families.
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Dorothy Dix
Army to induct Zaharias on Feb eighteen
George Zaharias, aged 34 and husband of Mildred Didrikson Zaharias, former heavyweight wrestling contender, will be inducted into the Army February 18. Separately, Pike's Peak in Colorado reaches 14,109 feet, the highest railroad summit in the United States.
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ARMY
Zaharias
Los Angeles
George Zaharias
Tite
Mildred iBaveid Didrikson
Pike's Peak
Colo
United States
Coca Cola Quinet Prep Lions for Brushmen Clash
Blue Ridge Lines shows Moose and Old German high scores as practice Tonight. Manager Ed Morgan calls Coca Cola quintet to 6:30 to 7:30 at State Armory. The Coca Cola team faces Brushmen Friday in a feature attraction.
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Blue Ridge Lines
Moose
Urbana
Bennie's Cafe
Thomas Hardware
Geiser’s
L. Baking
Thomas Howie
Gei
Ed Morgan
Coca Cola
Morgan
State Armory
Brushmen
Pet. Thomas Howie. Co
Geisee's Lig. St
G. L. Baking Co
Moose Lodge Bennie’s Cafe
Wear Washington District Youth Conference Draws 140 Attendees
Gaithersburg hosts a three day Wear Washington District Youth Conference with about 140 young people arriving from Washington and nearby areas. Local social activity includes Mrs Irwin Thomas hosting a bridge party with a group of friends and relatives. Mrs Sprigg Ward visits relatives in Maryland while Harold and Mrs Ward relocate to Pennsylvania for training.
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Gaithersburg
Washington
Wear Washington District
Irwin Thomas
Rar Williams
Norman Bell
Lewis Reed
Carroll Waller
Garrison Bell
Wiliam D Cooley
Lawrence Darby
Clyde Thomas
Ella Plummer
George W. Darby
Merle Jacobs
Sprigg Ward
Charles Hawkins
Harold Ward
Pennsylvania
Variety Radio Schedule and Local Notices
A long broadcast and event rundown covers orchestras, dances, and programs with names such as Walter Cianeret and James Remp listed among guests. Local notices note James Remp visiting Damascus and Grace Walker’s return from Baltimore, plus Roland Oxford and Nicholas Berage Jr. planning trips and residencies.
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James Remp
Raymond Kemp
Damascus
Grace Walker
de R. Pardew
Misa Eliva Lelir
Baltimore
Mex
Roland Oxford
Rockville
Frederck Road
Nicholas Berage, Jr
Bastion
Family Notices Include Berage Parents and Local Policy
A clumsy clipping mentions Thomas Nicholas Berage and his parents Mr and Mrs Berage. The fragment references policy matters but lacks context or clear event, leaving the details ambiguous and uncertain.
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Cation
Thomas Nicholas Berage
Olicy
Farm Bureau Planning At New Windsor Meeting
New Windsor group discussed farm machinery shop plans and the Farm Labor Bill last Tuesday. A report from the State Farm Bureau meeting in Bal timers was given. another meeting is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wal der Baumon on Feb 25. Also notes: Notre Bord and Thomas Shoglufive returned from Maryland University Hospital. Private Kenneth Harmon is home from Fort Washington. Betty Walt and Ballinche visited Mrs. Margaret Walters.
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New Windsor
New Winder Farm Bureau Planning
Na Sud
Rae Naire
Randal Spoerlein
State Farm Bureau
Baltimers
Walder Baumon
Mig Notre Bord
Thomas Shoglufive
Maryland University Hospital
John Englar
Westminster
Joseph Ly Englar
Kenneth Harmon
Fort Washington
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Erskine Johnson
NEA
the Cagney
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Joe Rhoderick
Spotters
St. John’s
Covell
Johnnies
National
Club
Father
Ewe Lamb
CMON
Gynan
Thimblene
036
City Bowling League
Bana
Bennie’s
G. L. Baking
Carter
Carnegie Hall
WBAL
NBC
Fredericktown
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
NVEST
America
Jack Arnstrane
Junior Newermster
Marrell Serint
Amdnight
Ben Nernia Musial
St. Lautra
Sarvice
Sones
Orf Stern
Fred Watling
Cone
Amiot
Huire
James & Wy
Panger
Dean of
Std
North
Godwin's War
Tly
Sanuny Kaye
Red Barhar
Eby Cat
Crerneit Vom Tact
Whey Seri Sk
Fly Sisters
Willen
Teamny Dorsey
Manhettan
Midashe
Deannetly
Hetstrott
Lt Carlson
John Bremdom
Ivaniathesdit
Jadoo Hatevcisttie
Deana Repdises
Cabrel Teatiar Srenkinigen
Marton Goukl
Car Nitileniba
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Districk
Grey Mayeuihy
Dale Curnenie
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Collegeanha Rraymond
Marvels
Queen OF
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