A Most Unpleasant Surprise at the Chateau Beach
In a fog of intrigue at Chateau la Vague, Englishman Lumsden helps the old banker Venner while a housekeeper Henrietta hints at danger. A planned beach outing ends with a deadly ambush as six men attack in the sea, forcing a desperate struggle and a dramatic rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau la Vague
Mr. Lumsden
Pierre
Henrietta
Tance
Venner
London
Amédée
Caves Des Muettes
Geiss
Maz Schmersky
Local Notes and Visits From New Market Community
New Market notes several residents and visitors. Miss Irene Morris of Delaware returns to teach at the grade school after August in the city. Mr and Mrs Harry Mount of Philadelphia visit Mrs Elsworth Baker and Mr Marin Stottlemier. Frank Caspar of Baltimore spends a weekend with Miss Glanville. Mrs Mary Randle and Miss Irene Russell stay with Virginia Wood. Dr and Mrs E P Roop entertain Margaret Roop and RK N Roop’s daughter. Austin Howard and son Dick visit Mrs George W Duvall with Mr and Mrs Clarence Howard and children. Peggy Bowers of Frederick visits her grandmother Mrs Lelia Simpson. Newton Seitz of Baltimore spends a weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Boyden
Ington
D. C
Harry Mount
Gelphia
Elsworth Baker
Marin Stottiemier
Irene Morris
Delaware
Mealey Hotel
Frank Caspar
Baltinote
Burg
Virginia Wood
Frank A. Hammond
Fredes
Margaret Roop
RK. N
E P. Roop
Austin Howard
Baltimore
Clarence Howard
Frederick
George W. Duvall
Peggy Bowers
Lelia Simpson
Newton Seitz
Spe
Belva Koons
Virginia Bower
Meriva Conner
Bbac
Rein Motter
W E. Mitter
James Coolidge
Donald Stock
Mary
Donald, Jr
Staws IM
Nyl
Steck
Mim
Arche Crouse
Tar Womens
Sweet Teewaw
Bag
Umea
Elis
Ates Norittan Baum
Frames T Eliwt
W. A Boner
Church of the Reformat
Washington
F T Elliot
George Batmestdner
Mervin Conper
Lavina Fringer
W. 0
Vbueh
Clarence Nail
Harry Chier
Cleve Layore
Teach
Mary Wilt
Norman R Baumeardner
A. G Hufte
Pat Baumgartner
Here Ber
Lulu Benner
Maury Beindelar
Luther Zumbrum
Nettie Pulman
Mert Mer
W. A. Bower
Cora Stitely
Ernest Ritter
Edward Harner
Alt. Sateliite
Norman Reindelhur
Siveling Fekert
Dolores Echert
Carne Winter
Miay Snyder
Norman Baumagardner
A Bowers
Charles Cinover
Clarence Naill
Helen
Jane
Josephine Suni
Estelle Malachomki
Fred Smith
Shorty Haeseter on Hollywood monkey roles and dreams
In Hollywood Shorty Haeseter complains about being typecast as a funny chimp and laments lack of varied roles. He imagines playing heavies and dramatic parts, hopes for original jungle or horror projects, and muses on producing or scouting. He jokes about a personal screen story involving Dorothy Lamour and a Central American jungle escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Harrison
Hollywood
Shorty
Haeseter
Enzir
Big Boy
Jack Oakie
Hugh Herbert
Mascha Auer
Auer
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Dick Powell
Rue Morgue
Tennessee
Boris Karloff
Freddie Bartholomew
Zara
Dorothy Lamour
Bardon
Paramount
Rosalie
Dietrich
Angel
Couple and daughter return from Pacific Coast trip
Rev. and Mrs. Ira Arnold and daughter Ruth and Mrs. Walter Burrail and Mrs. McDaniel have returned from an extensive trip to the Pacific Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Arnold
Ruth
Walter Burrail
McDaniel
Pacific Coast
Entertainer John Payne Early Career and Local Taneytown Notes
John Payne worked in many jobs before acting, from wrestler to waiter and painter, with a Shubert office incident and a Warner Brothers contract. Taneytown Fire Company events at the fair grounds include games, a barn fire alarm, and a long list of officers and attendees with a Homemakers Club meeting and Mexico travel slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qued Woo
Manhattan
Bill Porter
George Scarbo
John Payne
Roxbury, Mass
Shubert
New York
Sam Goldwyn
Warner Brothers
Taneytown Fire Company
Taneytown Fairgrounds
Myers
Raymond Davidson
M. S. Ober
David Smith
James F. Burke
T. E. Tracey
Batteties
Biffie
Becker
Kiser
Frock
Edward Stul‘ler
Taneytown
Egat
Fair Grounds
Carrottes
Jack
Byron Wartzler
James Sinnott
Rudy Brown
Mervyn C Foss
James F. Myers
David South
T. H. Tracey
Alton Bastin
Haymond Davidson
New Windsor
Alumni Association
Young
Carroll County
Adelaide Hoffman
Mexico
Ibach
R. G. Sporeline
John D. Young
Howard Roop
Edgar Nusbaum
Ruth Ann Nusbaum
Adeline Hoffman
Margaret Nulton
George Harner and Sons
Clarence
Bobby
Delmar Baumgardner
Walter Bower
Taneytown School Opens with Enrollment Rules
Taneytown schools set opening for September 8 at 8 55 a m with full day sessions and regular bus runs. Enrollment day is September 7 for first and eighth graders and new pupils, with vaccination proof required and age verification for first graders. Eighth graders must present seventh grade diplomas. buses do not run on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown
Annie Knox
Emmitsburg
Margaret Baum- Kardner
Charles Town
W. Va
Chimps Talk Back on Fame and Comedy Royalty
A fragment recalls a chimp named Ditto and others ready to replace a star as Marjorie Weaver jokes about recognition. The scene describes a chimp biting Weaver after a discussion of talent, salary, and zoo life, hinting at backstage tensions in show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Weaver
Republican Friends of Frederick County Primary Appeal
A reader recalls party service and contrasts with an opponent who served under Democratic mayors since 1901 and was appointed by Democratic governors for terms from 1916 to 1928. The note claims the opponent bolted the Republican ticket in 1925 to back Bruce for Senate and Al Smith for president, and asserts expected strong showings in Baltimore City and surrounding counties. The appeal requests support from Republican friends at the September 12 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har~nndton
Ritchie
Evenme Sun
William Cabell Bruce
U.S
al Smith
Miss Helen Smith Hostess to Virginia Visit Guest
Two days of motoring over the Sky Lint Drove and other places of interest in Virginia precede the week long visit of Miss Es to Miss Helen Smith as her guest during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Helen Smith
Malachowski of Cumberland and Miss Nellie Smith Reunion
Miss Nellie Smith a registered nurse of St Joseph's Hospital Baltimore spends her vacation with her father Joseph Sorith in Cumberland. The note highlights a family reunion during her holiday visit.
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the Malachowski
Cumberlend
Nellie Smith
R. N
St Joseph's Hospital
Baltimore
Joseph Sorith
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Hugo Stern
Archie Lusesden
Hego
René Geiss
Ces Sans Clubs
Beron Licht
Mr. Venner
Harrison
Rske
Tt. A. Reg
U. G. Pat
Wien
Pat
Samall
Dodsworth
Doll’s Jewelry Store
Magket Street
J. Howard Slocum
Mgr
Frederick Hote
Keystone Paints
Nicodemus Paint Store
Court St
YMCA
Pome
Americas
Galen L. Tait
United States Senate
Frederick County
Senate
Maryland
United States
P. S
Baltimore City
Nave
Sincerely Souis
Galer L. Tait
Beauty Shop
Palm Beach
Quaker City
Prederick’s
Miggest and Best Cleaners and Dyers
North Market Street
Giasy Gubiets
Wm. Rogers Bouillon
Demsbergs Novelty Stor
KEY Hotel
SLDG
Democratic
Roy M
Pat” Hiltner
PWA
Warner: Bros. Theatres
Aalexander
Faye - Ameche
Ethel Merman
Jack Haley
Jean Hersholt
Helen Westley
Humphrey Bogart
Wild Bill Hickok
Claw and Fang
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