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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
12
In 19th century Pacific realms a Dyak revolt blocks James Clyde’s plan to supply the Balinong rajah with arms. Christine Forrester and her brother seek fortune as Clyde navigates peril, rival plots, and shifting maps amid gun running and perilous seas.
A sequence of minstrel performances is being staged across the northern Frederick county area under the Emmitsburg Chapter of the Future Farmers of America. A show in Emmitsburg drew strong crowds, with leading roles filled by Guy Krom, Daniel Shaffer, Vernon Keilholtz, Harry Boller, Charles Trumma, and Clyde Boller, and many choruses listed.
John W. Eldridge burgess of Myersville was arrested for exceeding 45 miles per hour early Monday on his way to Frederick by State Officer J. A. West. He posted $10 collateral which was forfeited.
A Chicago call offered Burnette a new job while he hosted a Tuscola radio program. He agreed to join Gene Autry’s crew as an accordionist, joining his 26 instruments mastery and prolific song writing as his career expands beyond radio.
The text presents a multi question feature from AP about a quiz titled What Is Your News Q. It asks who the woman is and her royal friend and includes questions on unemployment counts and a senate octogenarian. It also asks about the capture of Nanking and whether it proved certain political support. It queries Supreme Court justice salary and retirement age patterns.
A tale recalls Smiley’s gadgetry and practical jokes involving a hidden battery rig, a car loudspeaker, and a wooden Indian compass gag. The Reverend Burnette faces a mock “attack” during a church board meeting as Smiley demonstrates a loud, flashy scheme and a rare compass illusion.
Lloyd's dispatches from Tarragona say the British freighter Thorpeness was badly damaged in an insurgent raid on the Spanish port southwest of Barcelona. Several crew killed, seven wounded, many missing or feared dead as the ship's bridge deck and engine room were damaged and hull plates sprung. Tarragona was attacked by three planes hitting the port and surrounding districts.
A quirky remark on navigation notes that eight points of the compass mislead many, so the speaker suggests hanging the arrow by a string to let it indicate direction. The anecdote reflects informal talk on orientation and guidance.
The Tivoli presents YS Take Romance starring Grace Moore with Melvyn Douglas at the Volft. It opens yesterday and runs through today. The musical film features operatic excerpts and vocal performances by Frank Forest as Pinkerton, with additional cast members Stuart Ervin and Helen Wesley. Added attractions include March of Time and a newsreel. Lost Horizon returns to Frederick for a second run.
A single day screening of a critically acclaimed film tied to last year’s cinema achievements. The picture stars Ronald Colman and Jane Fish Iy in a tale by James Hilton. Everett Horton Margo John Howard and other notable actors headline the all star cast. A newsreel and comedy supplement accompany the feature.
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