Films and Tabloid for Theater Fandom Note
Frederick readers will enjoy a busy week of cinema and stage at Tivoli and Opera House. Tivoli features Love with John Gilbert and Greta Garbo followed by We Americans, Shepherd of the Hills, Rin Tin Tin in Desert, and The Girl from Chicago. Opera House showcases Teddy Bear Girls, Let Er Go Gallagher, Ginberg the Great, Four Footed Ranger, and other silent offerings. Also listed are Westerns at local theaters and two reels of comedy, with prizes and a variety of shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
the Tivoli
Opera House
Tivoli
John Gilbert
Greta Garbo
Tolstoi
George Emmons
Fox News
Molly O'Day
Alec B. Francis
John Boles
Matthew Betz
Rin-Tin-Tin
Rint
Desert
Mark of the Frog
Conrad Nagel
Myrna Loy
Chicago
Charlie Chase
Gus San
Gallagher
Harrison Ford
Elinor Fair
Ginberg the Great
George Jessel
Dyramite the Canine Star
Skyscraper thrills high above street at Tivoli Theatre
William Boyd stars in the De Mille picture Skyscraper arriving at the Tivoli with Alan Hale in a perilous eight inch girder scene. The finale of The Vanishing Rider airs as an auxiliary attraction, while Frederick hosts The Radio Dolls and a varied program led by Slim Williams and the Grimes Sisters. Also showing The Slavery with Pat O Malley, plus A Son of The Frontier and other shorts and acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boyd
Alan Kale
Boyd
Tivoli Theatre
Alan Hale
Hale
Opera House
Ross Lewis
Bis Radio Dolls
Frederick
Slim” Williams
Grimes Sisters
James Oliver Curwood
Pat O'Malley
Maryland
Newton House
Maryland Today
Jack Hoxie
Letter Golf Riddle Ties Feet Size to Par Four
A playful note explains that distance from toes to heel varies with foot size in a letter golf riddle. Par is four and one solution appears on the last page. The item reads as a compact puzzle teaser from a periodical.
Letter Golf Rule Summary From Puzzle Note
The note explains letter golf where one word changes to another by one letter at a time using valid common words fixed in place. For example COW to HEN in three steps: COW HOW HEW HEN. Only one letter may change per step and each intermediate must be a complete common word. A solution is printed on the last page.
Bremen Still Tied Up Near Miller Field
Two amphibian planes from Bolling Field Washington landed at Miller Field on May 11 as the first leg of a flight to Greenly Island to assist in removing the Bremen. The pilots offered no timeline for continuing north and the War Department plans to move the planes to Labrador with chief Junkers mechanic Fred Melcoir before ground conditions prevent safe takeoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Field
Bolling Field
Washington
Greenly Island
Bremen
War Department
Labrador
Fred Melcoir
Junkers
Whitney Stakes Triumph in Close Preakness Finish
Victorian ridden by Sonny Workman narrowly defeats Toro in the Preakness Stakes before a huge crowd, earning $60,000 from a $71,025 gross purse. E.R. McGeean's Toro loses by a nose after a late stretch challenge, while Solace and Strolling Player follow, with Woodlawn trophy retained by Whitney for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wayne Whitney
Winkbroom
Mr. Whitney
Woodlawn
Whitney
Groomspun
Sonny” Workman
Victorian
Eddie Ambrose
Toro
Workman
Seagram Stables
Solace
Strolling Player
Grand Parade
Comedienne
Salubrua Stable
Italia Returns After Fog Bound Arctic Flight
The dirigible Italia returns to base at King’s Bay Spitzbergen after an attempt to reach Leninland. Thick fog over icefields forced a retreat from Franz Joseph Land. Grounded hindmest motor will need repairs before another flight. General Umberto Nobile reported fog and a new storm impeded progress. Flights aimed at Leninland and Franz Joseph Land were curtailed by poor visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Bay
Spitzbergen
Italia
Leninland
Umberto Nobile
Franz Joseph Land
Ife
Nobile
Leamnland
Arctic
No Great Scandal Is Expected In Giant Fight
Henry L. Farrell suggests that a Giants stockholders dispute may not topple baseball. McQuade’s threat to expose club dealings links Stoneham and McGraw to management. Exposures loom but sport’s sturdy foundation makes major upheaval unlikely amid other league chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Farrell
NEA Service
New York
Giants
New Yorker
Francis X. McQuade
Charles Stoneham
John McGraw
McQuade
Boston
Stoneham
McGraw
Ho Judge McQuade
Eoen Court
Braves
Rogers Hornsby
Hornsby
Pirates
Cardinals
Cubs
Reds
Syndicate
Baseball Horror
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Kearns Sa
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Dempsey-Kearns
Perlies
Slonvluum
Pewepapers
Botte
Changed Murray to magnetism and debt collectors tease
The Vancouver Province quips about Murray and a split couple, noting before marriage she lived near his magnetic personality and now Teunner jokes he attracts only dime collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Teunner
Rie
Vancouver Province
Mother's Day Program at Mt Philip School
The Mt Philip school association held a Mother's Day program with over 100 attendees. Teachers performed stories and recitations about mothers, including A Tribute to Motherhood and My Mother s Prayers. Principal Leslie N Voblentz led remarks and a School of Present Days address followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Mosting
Mt. Philip
T. Association of Mt. PhD
Lear
Dorothy Shaff
Mrs. Carpeting
Roberta
Sire
Clayton Fulmer
Ronald Miss
Marceline Tedmonid
Lome
Catherine WH
Frances Moborth
Evelyn
Viola Culler
Willam Jowe
Henry Roberts
Helenibbons
Kathaleen L. Pool E
Isse Stockman
Leslie N. Voblentz
Frederick County
Sole
Tenry Culler
Elizabeth Boate
Ormtus Roberts
Edward Juple
William Miss
P. ‘T. Association
Roy Lutter
Tiss Pools
Public Sale of Real Estate in Thurmont Maryland
Trustees announce a public sale of valuable real estate in Thurmont Frederick County Maryland on Saturday May 18 1928 at 11 a m the property fronts Matn Street about feet and 183 feet deep with a two and one half story dwelling six rooms bath hot air furnace electric lights hot and cold water plus outbuildings including slaughter house stable sheds and a garage. One half of the purchase money cash at sale or upon ratification with the rest in six months by notes bearing interest. a $500 deposit required. conveyancing costs borne by purchaser. William M Storm Benjamin B Robsenstock Trustees John L Dutrow Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormont
Maryland
Circuit Court
Piederich County
Alile Mate
Howard
Late
Vehric Oie
Promisay
East Matn Street
Thurmont
Fredrick County
George F. Pato
John H. Touzer
Martha J. Rowyer
Liter J. B. D
Prederick Ony
Jine
William M. Storm
Benjamin B. Robsenstock
Malrket Street
Frederick
Gertrude A. Wiasler
Follas
Frederick County
Frederick City
Mortwane
South Market Street
Prederick City
Prederick County
Daniel 2. Stull
Ida A. Stu
Gertrude A. Whissler
Mauryland
Jacob Hi. Schmidt
Hubert L. Hammond
Market Street
Jacob Rohrback
Trustes
John L. Dutrow
Public sales of two dwellings on South Market Street Frederick Md
Trustees offer two adjacent 7 room 4 bath, three story dwellings at 16 ft on Market Street in Frederick City until May 16 1928. Cash with deposits 600 dollars per house or 1000 dollars if sold together. conveyancing at buyer cost. Also public sale of Palmers Addition Lot 7 Frederick City on May 19 1928 with 60 by 180 feet, one-half cash or notes, deposit 150 dollars. sale under court decree.
Public Sale of Real Estate in Frederick County 1928
Public sale held on May 16 1928 on the south side of West Fourth Street near Market Street. Assets include three described land tracts with a two story brick dwelling and modern conveniences, and assorted personal property from Lizzie R. Hagan estate. Cash $569 due at sale. balance on Orphans' Court ratification. auctioneer Guy L. Fout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie B. Hagan
Register of Willis
Frederick County
Orphans’ Court
West Fourth Street
Market Street
Lizzie R. Hagan
Kieffer DeLauter
Charles Mc Hagan
Charles Hagan
William V. Wolfe
Willam B Wolfe
H.W. B
Mountain City Garage
Lizzie R. Hagen
Charles Mc. Hagan
Zle R. Hagan
Office of the Register of Wills
Lizzie BR. Hagan
Register of Wills
Guy L. Fout
F .P
Rane L. Stoner
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Fred Kobler
Jack Daugherty
Colleen Moore
Jean Hersholt
Malcolm McGregor
Arthur Stone
Bob Steee
Wise Crackers
Reed Howes
J.P. McGowan
Billy Franer
Nita Martane
Hich Sea
Mack Sennett
Reginald Denny
den Iny
Kisaan Newton
Oficer
Oicer
Dudge
Theater News
Pete
Preakness
North Bole
Grand Lodge of Maryland
Order of Odd Fellows
W. E. Burrall
New Market
Fon du Inc
Charles II of
Sweden
Eskamo
Germany
Ttaly
Persia
Lapland
Mladustan
Man
Wind
Pasglug
Lightnine
Jywonore
T. F. Kennedy
Wilson Stove Toust
W. A. Hahn
Zeigler
Middletown
Rody & Burdette
Walkersville
Vic
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Fidelity Building & Loan Association
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Kite J. Dean
Elizabeth Williams
Palmers
Fourteenth Street
Grayson J. Palmer
Bessia C. Palmer
William Dean
Irederieck County
Reno
HARP
Charles LE
M Walter
Sinn
William E
Darner
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