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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1938
Page
10
A cryptic scene unfolds in a foreign villa as characters plot to aid Pat Wills and Ottilie. Dunning, Hugo, and Stern maneuver to locate conspirators led by Rakovsky while tensions rise over a missing gun and a looming police decision. A morning alarm precedes troubling discoveries at the villa.
Week end visitors included Mr and Mrs E L Harner and daughter from Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Harrell View of South Carolina who plan to stay longer. Robert Austin, in the Marines, visited Monday evening at Pororisses. Ada Yoder of Baltimore returned home after several weeks with Mr and Mrs E L Warner.
A wild mix of Hollywood gossip from Paul Bhaienson recounts quick pitches from Michael Curtiz for a new song, studio bets on races, and police ending gambling spots. The piece also notes anti American sentiment in a Legion list, casting chatter for Joan Crawford, Claire Trevor and others, plus industry roving tales of radio gossip, legal risks, and star lookalikes.
Movie Scrapbook recounts John Carradine breaking into pictures by reciting Shakespeare on Hollywood Boulevard, noting his hunger pangs eased after fame and his early ghost-voice role in Sign of the Cross. It traces his Pasadena Hamlet performance, shift from scene painting to costume design, hitchhiking from New York, and 1935 marriage to Ardanelle Gasner, with two sons. Carradine later studies architecture and history and reads extensively.
Smithsburg and Pleasant Valley area update with church closure at Mr Pleasant Pentecost Church near Pleasant Valley, anniversary at Silver Maple for Mr and Mrs St Sprecher, Mrs Alton Smith hospitalized in Washington County Hospital, Edith Cline begins new marriage, travelers’ visit to Frederick, Towson family visit to Richmond, and a note on ants kept as pets.
An account of Admiral Lord Nelson's final battle at Trafalgar aboard the Victory on October 21, 1805. He sustained mortal wounds from a sharpshooter and, in agony, remained focused on the battle, asking for kiss and gratitude as the victory was secured. The piece extols his tactical genius and humane leadership, noting his enduring fame in British naval history.
A guide for parents on easing children into new schools. It notes the impact of school social dynamics on newcomers, the role of teachers in welcoming students, and managing parental reactions. It urges patience, calm, and investigation if bullying becomes severe, arguing that adjusting to new peers is a healthy growth experience.
A parade of local residents and guests across Baltimore and nearby towns during Labor Day weekend includes Mr. Airy Me Airy and family, Mrs. Virginia Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Biers, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Van Sant, Mrs. Hattie Mercer, and others. Notable plans feature Mr. Lippert’s departure for Shanghai after Marine Corps service, Loretta Gartrell visiting with her parents, and a gathering at High Knob. The Cookerly move foreshadows changes as the Johnsons vacate a property while Cookery plans relocation to town.
A brick veneer house with dark brown shingles brightened by white paint on windows chimney and tower. First floor follows a square plan with living dining and kitchen rooms and a central hall. The design includes a possible laundry service entry and toilet between house and garage. Cost listed as $5 750. Architect William M Pareis chosen by Architectural Forum Time Life Building Radio City New York.
Retired by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mrs. Cockerly was Miss Fannie Clary, formerly of Mt. Airy. Ground was broken first week by Postmaster Ralph Seliman for a Cape Cod home on Main street opposite Mt. Airy High School. Truman Lowman doing the carpenter work. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Bond and family returned to Washington after summering in their country home. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Norris announce the birth of a daughter born at their home Monday. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely. Mrs. Norman Hood entertained out of town and local guests at luncheon and bridge last Friday. Guests included Mrs. J. Banks Barthlow, Baltimore. Mrs. Raybourn Watkins, Atlanta. Mrs. Earl Reed, Prospect Park. Mrs. Gussie Rankles, Baltimore. Mrs. C. C. Riddlemoser. Mrs. J. Albert Nice. Mrs. Clifton Sponseller. Mrs. Grace Routzahn. Mrs. Geraldine Watkins. Mrs. Merton Pearre. Mrs. Philip Spencer. Mrs. Ralph Sellman. Mrs. Charles B Gendell. Mrs. Earl Webb, all of town. Say you saw it in The News.
Residents from Copperville and nearby Otterdale share visits and hospital news. Albert and L. Z. Foutz host gatherings with Deberry and Smith households. Virgie Hess stays with Wm Foreman family. Wilbur Main visits Westminster. Ray Spangler visits Charleston with relatives. Raymond Bowers and son return from Gettysburg hospital. John Shriner travels to Frederick City Hospital for operation. Otterdale Rural School opens with Mrs Stonesifer as principal. multiple residents take trips to Washington Mt. Rainier and the Zoo. note mentions three-fourths of the world’s cotton is produced in the United States.
Sept 13 items show Jeanne Engel return home after stay with aunts Madred and Dorothy Zunt bruh McKinsks. Eyler visits with Alexander family. Edgar Erpwere hosted at Roger Eyler home in Taneytown. Alexander and Eyler attended Strine reunion near Jordan’s Retreat. Merton A Engel in need residence at the aes farm. Frank Stitely improving after operation at Frederica City Hospital. Craumer reunion at Pipe Creek Park. Sunday visitors to George Miller home include Ezra Miller and family and Miss Helen Ecker from Westminster, plus Edgar Erb and Howard Wilt families.
The first gold flake that sparked the California gold rush will be exhibited at the Golden Gate International Exposition of 1939. James W. Marshall found it at Coloma's mill race on January 24, 1848 and it passed through Capt. John A. Sutter and Capt. J A Folsom before entering the Smithsonian Institution. Its value is listed as a few cents.
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