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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1939

Page

7

Marriage Law Upheld Delay 48 Hours In Elkton Case

In Elkton Maryland the Circuit Court ruled the 48 hour marriage delay law constitutional and not a violation of minister Joseph Baker's rights. The court said Baker failed to show any right or privilege to complain and ordered costs. The suit questioned alleged tampering with the statute and legislative waivers but the court did not rule on those points.

Elkton Joseph Baker Walter E. Buck Circuit Court W. Mason Shehan J. Owen Knotl James I. Evans Mr. Baker Rev. Baker

Pat O'Brien rewarded for fine acting job

Jimmy Cagney praised Pat O'Brien after a dramatic scene in Warner Bros. Indianapolis Speedway at the Academ Theatre. O'Brien acts as a racer who confesses he cannot win because he imagines his friend Frank McHugh dying in a crash. Cagney, back from Martha's Vineyard, commended the performance.

Pat O'Brien Jimmy Cagney Martha's Vineyard Pat O’brien Warner

Wizard of Oz Scoring A Hit At Maryland Theatre

The Wizard of Oz plays at the Maryland Theatre gaining adult and juvenile appeal. Judy Garland stars as Dorothy with Frank Morgan as the Wizard and Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr in key roles. The source notes the book’s 1900 origin and wide readership.

Maryland Theatre Hollywood Judy Garland Dorothy Frank Morgan Wizard Ray Bolger the Scarecrow Jack Haley Tin Woodman Bert Lahr The Billie Burke Glinda the Good Witch Margaret Hamilton Wicked Witch Charley Grapewin Uncle Henry Pat Walshe Nikko Clara Blandick Aunt Em

The House of Fear at Henry's Theatre Today and Saturday

The House of Fear opens at Henry's Air Conditioned Theatre showing today and Saturday. Detective Gorgan chases a mysterious killer inside a haunted theatre with Irene Hervey Harvey Stevens Alan Dinehart and El Brendel in the cast. The program also features The Three Stooges new bout Saved by the Bell and chapter nine of Mandrake the Magician.

Henry Wil Ham Gargan Irene Hervey Harvey Stevens Alan Dinehart Walter Woolfe King Dorothy Arnold Tom Dugan el Brendel Detective Gargan

Wiking Workers picnic and local notices at Sharpsburg

The Wiking Workers class of Trinity Lutheran held its annual picnic at Washington Monument with a picnic supper and devotional period. Attendees included many local residents and families. later updates note travel and visits to Baltimore York and Pocomo ke City. Sunday services are announced at Trinity Lutheran at 10 35. A Roman writer Pliny is cited on boat invention in Egypt.

Trinity Lutheran Washington Monument A. A. Kerlin Emma Poffenberger H. Chapman Chas. Swain Harvey Dorsey John Cox Ruth Dorsey Thomas Spong Henzie Wetzel J. W. Dorsey Leo Smith Malcolm Binefield W. Va Victor Smith J. P. Murray Mary Anna Lumm Baltimore William Mundorf York, Pa A. L. Pottenberger Harry Hoover Jane Drenner Pocomoke City Raymond Dixon

Officer Selected by Affiliated American Federation of Teachers

Geo S Counts of Columbia University Teachers College was elected president last night, defeating incumbent Dr Jerome Davis 344 to 220. In the Ohio Kentucky West Virginia region race, Ray Abercrombie of Cincinnati beat M J Eck of Cleveland 296 to 266.

Buffalo S. [ Counts Columbia’ University Teachers College Ameri Can ' Federation of Teachers Jeromei Davis West Haven Conn Yale Ohio-Kentucky-West Virginia Ray Abercromie Cincinnati M. J. Eck Cleveland

Flag of Maryland Ordered Hoisted

Annapolis Maryland August 25 on orders from Gov Herbert R OConor the states flag will fly daily over the State House Previously it varied with whether the Legislature was in session or the governor present Earlier governors disputed the practice but now the flag will be up each weekday morning National colors will fly above the State flag on holidays

Annapolis Herbert R. O’conor Maryland State House Albert C. Ritchie Harry W. Nice Executive Mansion O’conor

Maryland Board reserves right on WPA project funding

Annapolis Md Aug 25 The Board of Public Works at Gov OConors request notified the Federal Works Progress Administration that Maryland wishes to participate in future WPA projects but reserves the right to decide which projects will receive state funds. Under the 1939 emergency relief act no funds can be used after August 31 for projects sponsored solely by the WPA.

Annapolis Board of Public Works Herbert R. O'Conor Federal Works Project Administration Maryland WPA

Salisbury housing project vetoed by mayor

Salisbury's government sponsored low cost housing plan was vetoed by Mayor Arthur W. Boyer after opposition from taxpayers including builders and investors. The item references Christy Mathewson and a 1917 Reds season, noting a 4th place finish, and oddly mentions horse gallop as a non sequitur.

Salisbury Salibury Builders Investmng Arthur W. Boyre Christy Mathewson Cincinnati Reds

Gunther's Special Dry Lager Promoted As Maryland's Own

Advertises Gunther's Special Dry Lager as Maryland and D C's leading beer. Claims international experts rate it equal to Europe’s finest and highlight its light body and non-sweet finish. Emphasizes low price due to large volume, from Gunther Brewing Co Baltimore Md.

Gunther’s Maryland Gunther Europe D. C

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