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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1927
Page
15
A new De Putti drama The Heart Thief featuring Joseph Schildkraut opened at the Colonial Theatre on Wednesday. The petite star declares an end to vampire roles while her performance recalls her screen history in Variety and other early notable works.
The star plans a new wig style to appeal to American audiences portraying a native Hungarian woman in Heart Thief. Cast includes Joseph Schildkraut as lead with Robert Edeson Eulalie Jensen Chas Gerrard and William Bakewell in supporting roles.
Richard Dix stars in Quicksands at the Academy Theatre. In a climactic ride he and Lieut William Lloyd lead a cavalry charge into Deadville to rescue their officer from smugglers while a band of outlaws is routed. Supporting cast includes Noah Beery and Farrell MacDonald. directed by Jack Conway from a Howard Hawks story.
The advertisement promotes Zemo as a safe healing liquid that stops itching and relieves skin irritation. It promises clear, soft skin with rapid improvement, claiming blemishes fade overnight and itching ends promptly. Sold by all druggists for 60 cents or one dollar.
Monte Blue headlines Warner Brothers Across the Pacific at the Palace Theatre where he performs without spoken lines. The star relies on pantomime to convey meaning while fellow actors sharpen their focus to communicate with a wordless screen presence.
Sunday visits punctuate the week as Mrs. Lillie Buck and grandson James Riser spend time with the Potters. Miss Eileen Martin of Indian Spring travels with cousin Helen Kuhn to visit Mrs. C. L. Suman. The three week old infant of Mr. and Mrs. FE H McCall dies at Pope Ave Hagerstown with funeral at Eakle's Mill and Locust Grove Cemetery.
About 150 Maryland dentists will meet in Hagerstown on September 12 and 18 for the Maryland State Dental Society semi annual gathering. Headquarters are at the Hagerstown Country Club with an all day golf and tennis event at Fountain Head. A banquet and dance are planned with Henry Holzapfel to give the welcome address and Bob's Orchestra to provide music.
Keedysville notes report the Otterbein Guild of United Brethren Church will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the home of Misses Elizabeth and Annie Potter. Local residents share Sunday visits and trips to Berkeley Springs and Cambridge with several families traveling through multiple states.
The Dail adjourns in Dublin until October 11 following the Cosgrave government securing a vote of confidence. The Speaker will determine the next steps.
Funeral train bearing the body of Albert H. Gary departs New York for Wheaton Illinois following his death. The veteran industrial leader will be interred at a family plot.
An explosion damaged the wall of the residence of the chief of detectives in Buenos Aires. No injuries were reported as the blast caused structural damage but left occupants unharmed.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds a meeting at the Legion home this evening. Mrs Mabel Dement newly elected State president will report on the Faston convention.
Mr and Mrs John B Ford hosted a basket luncheon at Beaver Creek for Mrs Ford 71st birthday. Attendees included A F Gatwalt and children Austin and Genevieve Romaine Sier and son George Style Nesbit and daughter Ethel all of York Noah E Ford Ralph Martin Karl Hertzler Clarence Detrow G R Glenn and children John Fy.
A fragmented family notice mentions Doris and A Ford, John P Ford and family, Roger and Francis, William Harshman and dren, Austin, Jean, and George W Ford in Mapleville. The item appears as an advertisement in The Herald.
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