Unavoidable Mishap Involving Clearspring Driver
A coroner's jury concluded the March 18 accident in Clearspring where Miss Sarva Lou Myers, 76, died after being struck by an automobile driven by Roscoe Shives was unavoidable. Eyewitnesses Calvin Sherley and Raymond Tosten testified the woman stepped into the car’s path. Shives stopped immediately. She died days later at Washington County Hospital from fractures and internal injuries. The report notes moderate speed and corroboration by Sheriff Baker and investigator Sellman. Also noted is USDA gifting 4,000 quinine plants to Brazil for experiments.
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Sarva
Lou Myers
Clearspring
Roscoe Shives
Takoma Park
Washington County Hospital
Calvin Sherley
Shives
Raymond Tosten
Joseph D. Baker
Wayne Sellman
Beachcomber Shows Laughton Like Never Before
Charles Laughton stars as Ginger Ted a remittance man on a tiny island in The Beachcomber Elsa Lanchester plays Miss Jones a reforming missionary in a contrasting romance The Mayflower production directed by Erich Pommer is released by Paramount and opens Monday at the Maryland Theatre
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Charles Laughton
Nero
Henry
Captain Bligh
Laughton
Maryland Theatre
Ginger Ted
Ginger
Laighton
Manace
Miss Jones
Elsa Lanchester
W. Somerset. Maugham
England
Erich Pommer
Paramount Pictures
Ken Maynard in Honor of the Range at Henry's Theatre
Ken Maynard stars in Honor of the Range at Henry's Theatre riding, roping, and fighting in a dual role as sheriff and his twin. Cecilia Parker co stars with Fred Kohler Jr as the villain. Chapter 3 of Flying G Men with Robert Paige, Lorna Gray, and Richard Fiske also screens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Maynard
Henry's Theatre Today
Ken
Cecilia Parker
Fred Kohler, Jr
Robert Paige
Lorna Gray
Richard Fiske
Dix Stars in Twelve Crowded Moura Fast-Paced Film
Richard Dix, a silent era icon, returns as a hard hitting newspaper reporter battling graft in a crime ridden city. Lucille Ball co stars with director Lew Sanders guiding the RKO Radio drama. Supporting cast features Allan Lane Donald MacBride John Arledge Cy Kendall Granville Bates. James Wilson from Macon Ga completed through college before the piece ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dix
Lucille Ball
Dix
Morosco Stock Company
Los Angeles
Lew Sanders
RKO
Allan Lane
Donald MacBride
John Arledge
Cy Kendall
Granville Bates
McNutt Drive is Launched for 1940 Nomination
Washington reports a mail order campaign to back former Indiana governor Paul V. McNutt for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination. Analysts note weakened favorite son prospects after defeats last November, raising the chance of a delegate driven bid as party leaders weigh draft possibilities and Garner era concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
McNutt
Philippines
United States
Roosevelt
Middle West
Discussion on farming and home life at Leitersburg Grange
The Leitersburg Grange discussed advantages and disadvantages of farming and the farm home during a Wednesday meeting. The program included songs readings roll call and amusing stunts as visitors from Montsorado and Mt View Granges attended. Refreshments of pie and cocoa were served. the next meeting is scheduled for April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leitersburg
Grange
Montsarado
Mt. View
Senator's Father Dies in Weston at 89
Dr M S Holt father of US Senator Rush D Holt died at his Weston home last night at 10 50 o clock He was a physician and former mayor of Weston age 89.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. Va
M. S. Holt
United States
Rush D. Holt
Waitress Bonded After Ringside Altercation
In Philadelphia on April 1 a 48 year old waitress was placed under $300 bond after a ringside dispute at a wrestling show. A referee accused her of poking a lit cigarette into his eye during a confrontation involving spectators wrestlers and officials. The magistrate admonished her to remember she is a lady and uphold dignity at any show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Senate rejects election board nominee in Maryland
In Annapolis on April 1 the Senate rejected T. Wilmer Summer of Washington County from the Election Supervisors and received a Governor nominated replacement for Garrett County. The appointee rejected was Summer, while Benjamin F. Knepp of Oakland was sent for confirmation to the Garrett County Elections Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis, Md
Senate
Washington County
Old Home Week Murder Teases with Deep Motives
Asey Mayo investigates a staged fire and a threatening note in a Cape Cod town. Mike Slade and Jane seek safety as Asey links Brinley to a larger plot behind Mary Randall’s murder. The crowd distraction tactic aims to divert attention from the real killer. Continued Monday.
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Slade
Jane
Asey
Lavender
Brinley
J. Arthur
Mike
Billingsgate
J. Arthur Brinley
Mike Slade
Bertha
Mary Randall
Zeb
Hell Hollow
Weston
Ball Park
Brinleys
Jeff
Sara
Judge Imposes Maximum Sentences in Montgom ery County Game Case
Judge Charles W Woodward sentenced Joseph Hilleary of Washington and Randolph Brice of Bethesda to one year in the House of Correction and a $1000 fine for the numbers game. Unable to pay, they face six more months in jail with added days for nonwork on county roads. They vowed not to return to Montgomery County.
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Rockville
Charles W. Woodward
Montgomery County
House of Correction
Joseph Hilleary
Washington
Randolph Brice
Bethesda
Courthouse Bond Bill Approved by Legislature
Washington County residents watched the Legislature for the outcome of a bill to authorize bonds for a new courthouse. The House passed the measure, now before the Senate, authorizing $400,000 for the county's share as a Public Works Administration project. Two sites were proposed in Hagerstown, one in the Baltimore and Ohio yard and one near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
House
Senate
Public Works Administration
Hagerstown
Baltimore and Ohio Yarda
Post Officce
Last Minute Rush for Auto Tags Floods Baltimore
About 15 000 people crowded the motor vehicles building in Baltimore to obtain license tags before expiration. Applicants stretched over three blocks and several women fainted as the last minute rush continued Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Living God Radio Series Promised On WEAF NBC
A five part Holy Week radio drama on WEAF NBC next week begins Tuesday at 6 pm with Pedro de Cordoba voicing Jesus. Cast includes Walter Connolly and Mary Carr. The series is by the National Council of Catholic Men and presents Holy Week events as modern radio reportage.
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New York
WEAF
NBC
Hollywood
Pedro de Cordoba
Voice of
Jesus
Walter Connolly
Mary Carr
National Council of Catholic Men
Early line at 6 A.M. for 1938 rage sale opening
A line a quarter of a block long had formed at 6 A.M two hours before the building opened. The 1938 rage expired at midnight.
Sunday Radio Programs and Schedule Highlights
A dense Sunday and Monday radio grid lists WEAF NBC CBS WABC WIZ WHEAF etc with opera, talk, Passover programs, Philharmonic, spiritual services, and variety shows. Notable names include Jack Benny Irenee Wicker The Circle Bob Benchley Nagel and Edison with times across multiple networks and stations.
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WEAF
NBC
Moscow
Chicago
Conrad Nagel
Gateway To Hollywood
Bob Benchler
Wizxec
Opera
Charles Edison
National Defense
Hollywood Playhouse
Cheerio
Ma Perkins
Wabc-Cbs
Curtis
London
Wj2z
Civic Orchestra
Tor
Mt—P. M
Ireene Wicker
Cbs
Mbs
Chain
East
Americans All Dramatic
Cbbs
Wabe Book Theatre of the Air
Barry MacKinley
Nbc-Weat
Cbs-Wart Mario de Stefano, Harp—mbs-wor 43—To Be Announced—nbc-weat
M. Sullivan
Frank Simon
Wiz
Philharmonic
Srooke Dreams Orch
Nbe
Weat
Vivian Della Chigia
Wen
Cklw
Whk
Weae
Hendrick van Loon
Mbe
Nhbe
Jesus Crawford
Lutheran Hour
Rot
Uncle Ezra
Nbc-Wiz People's Platform
Ebs-Wabt the Musical Steelmakers
Paul Wing
Nbc-Weal
Oberlin A. Cappalla Choir
Ban Bernie
Lew Lehr
Ebs-Waba Dancing Music Orchestra
Charles Sears
Nbc-Blue-Chain
New Friends of Music Con
Nbc-Wear
Eugene Conley
Mbs-Chain
Charlie McCarthy Jr
Cbs-Wabe
Nbe-Weat
Walter Winchell
Nbe-Wiz
Irene Rich
Circle
Nbe-Weat Dancing Music Orchestra
Bob Benchley
Cbs-Wor
Wix
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Sarah Lou Myers
United States Department of Agriculture
Brazil
Warner Bros. Theatres
Ana Ana IL
Nancy Drew
Eas
Last Bay
Bonita Granville
Mary Lew - “Hawk of the Wilderness
Teademark Ragu
U. S& Patent
Offi
The
Maryland
Rudy
Rudy’s
Rotel Hamilton Corner
Kay
Washington Street
Musey & Evans
West
Arene
Lmnarkrled
National Board
Laughton Tmunay
of Review
W. Lamarist Maugham
Erich Feammer
Shirley Femple
Little Princess
Henry’s
James Wilson
Macon
Ona
M’nutt
People’s Store
W. Wath
Tonsiathie Af Bedrove
Flying Room
Msplay Shockey Furniture CO
el Dae
Nielas IL
Montgomery Ward & CO
Washington St
Phoebe Atwood Taylor
Asey Mayo
Cape
Lane
Hght
Nbc—T
Tommy Riggs
Arch Oboler
Mirage
WABC
Hawaii
Asheville
N. C
WJZ
Dodge City
Kaw
Brent House
NBC Symphony
Nbe-Weaf
Nbe-Wiz Broadcasting
Wabe
Dancing Music Orchestra
Cbs-Chain
Science Adventures
Bill Stern
Nbc-Red-Chain
Renfrew of the Mounted
Hadlo
Israel
Raymond G. Swing
Wor
Nbc-Weat Quilz—wiz
Kdka
Winda Dancing Music Or
Jon. E. Brown
Cbs-Wabe Dancing Music Orchestra
Mbs-Wor
Capitol
Bohman-Warne, Inc
W. Franklin &T
Cauffman
East Washington Street
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Meilink Safes
Lesttn
Miller’s Furniture Store
South Potomac Street
Furniture Mart
Gateway Inn
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