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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1940

Page

2

Keller Home Damaged by Fire Near Mt Aetna

Fire caused several thousand dollars in damage to Roy N. Feller’s Colonial residence near Mt Aetna last night after a blaze broke out shortly before midnight. Firemen from Antietams and Funkstown pumped water from cisterns while volunteers removed much furniture. Rain fell as the fire, likely sparked by a fireplace, was fought for about 30 minutes, with the roof and floors most affected. Mr. Keller works for the C and P Telephone Company.

Roy N. Feller Mt. Aetna Antietams Funkstown Mt. Aeta Keller C. and P. Telephone Company

Hay Fever Relief Advertisement Offer

Relief from hay fever symptoms promised with PO-TAS-A-FRAS claiming to target the root cause without pollen testing or injections. The ad notes 25 years of experience and recommends the treatment sold at Cauffman's Cut Rate Store with free information.

Cauffman Ady

Alias the Deacon at Henry's Theatre Delights Fans

Universal comedy Alias the Deacon starring Bob Burns opens at Henry's Air Conditioned Theatre. Auer, Brophy, Charters head a strong comic cast with Moran and O Keefe in romantic leads. Burns plays Deacon Bob Burns and swindlers invade an oil boom town for laughs. Continuous shows from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today.

Alias the Deacon Universal Bob Burns Burns Henry Mischa Auer Ed Brophy Spencer Charters Bennie Bartlett Guvnn Big Boy Williams Peggy Moran Dennis O'Keefe Deacon Bob Burns Auer the Deacon Henry's Theatre

Vera Vague in a New Comedy Film at Academy Theatre

Barbara Jo Allen, famed for the Vera Vague persona, headlines Republic’s Sing Dance Plenty Hot now showing at the Academy Theatre. Critics note a clash between her riotous radio persona and a prim, hard edged stage presence, conflicting with audience memory of her voice.

Barbara Jo Allen Republic Academy Theatre Vera Miss Allen Hollywood

Circus A Miniature City That Moves Everyday

A feature on Russell Bros 3 Ring Circus in Hagerstown showing how a traveling outfit becomes a moving town. The piece highlights animals acrobats trapeze artists clowns wild west acts and audience popcorn peanuts for elephants. It contrasts daily setup and takedown with performances across towns along the season route from April to November.

Russell Bros Hagerstown

Musical cast listing with Ruth Terry leads

The current musical stars Ruth Terry and Johnny Downs with Miss Allen in a supporting role. The cast includes Elizabeth Risdon, Billy Gilbert, Mary Lee, and Cyril Thornton among others.

Ruth Terry Johnny Downs Miss Allen Elizabeth Risdon Billy Gilbert Mary, Lee Cyril Thornton

Paradox of Peace: From Disarmament to Armament

Twenty years ago the human race urged disarmament as the path to peace. Now it argues that armament alone can ban war, reflecting a shift in global security rhetoric and policy.

Tobin Resigns White House Post for Labor Campaign

Daniel Tobin resigns as a White House administrative assistant effective September 9 to lead the labor bureau of the Democratic National Committee for the Presidential campaign. Tobin, vice president of the AFL and head of the Teamsters Union, was named a Presidential assistant this summer.

Tobin Washington Daniel Tobin White House Democratic National Committee American Federation of Labor Teamsters Union

Myrna Loy Is Maryland Star at the Maryland Theatre

Myrna Loy stars with William Powell in I Love You Again at the Maryland Theatre for three days. The plot follows a man who, after eight years of amnesia, discovers a new wife, a clean reputation, and a high status as leader of Habersville, with Powell playing a different kind of role and Loy chasing him in a playful reversal.

Maryland Theatre William Powell Myrna Loy Habersville Powell

Board Meets Thursday Special Education Session

A special meeting of the Board of Education will be held at its offices in the Courthouse on Thursday afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock. Routine business will be transacted.

Board of Education

Political broadcasts mark Salem Fair Grounds program

The Salem Oregon fair grounds host two political broadcasts for Senator McNary with ceremonies at 7:30 P M and radio pickups by MBS at 8:00. WEAF NBC CBS air last half hour 8:00 to 8:30. Radio listings include Johnny Present Horace Heidt Glenn Miller May Eliot Information Please and Fulton Lewis Jr with Leighton Joble orchestra and other programs on WEAF WIZ and MBS.

Co. E. Butterfield New York Fair Grounds Salem Ore Senator McNary MBS WEAP NBC CBS WEAF Johnny Horace Heidt CBS Chain Glenn Miller Eliot WIZ Leighton Joble Fulton Lewis, Jr

Broadcasting Schedule Highlights From A Evening Lineup

A dense listing shows network time blocks for August 27 with programs across NBC CBS and other outlets. Entries include Jack Armstrong Midstream sketches Bud Barton Spotlight Chicagoans Orchestra and multiple serials. notable names include Edwin C. Hill European War broadcasts Fulton Lewis Jr. Amos and Andy and Dance Music Orchestras.

Jack Armstrong Nbec Nbe Freene Wicker Cbs-Wabe Mbs-Chain O'Neilla Bud Barton Wjz East B. Barrett & Sons Li'l Abner Nbc-Weat Nbc Wjx Cbs-Wabc Cbs-Midweat Edwin C Wjz-East Paul Sullivan Cbs-Wabe-Bassa Chicagoans Orchestra Cba Edna O'Dell Mba Chain Paul Douglas Lowell Thomas Wijz Red Wabc Nul Sullivan Dancing Music Orchestra Mbs Wor Dancing Music Orch Nbc-Weat Pensing Music Orchestra Ebs-Wabe-Basle Sam Baker Johnny Presents Wewaft Roy Shield Court of Missing Heirs Ned Jordan Chain Symphonic Strings Horace Heldt Went Quiz Wiz Wiz Lud Gluskin & Orchestra—cbs-wabe Elmer Davis Cbs-Wabe Dance Music Orchestra M. Willson Nbc-Wiz War News Mbs-Net Nbc-Went Fred Waring Nbc-Wjz Amos Andy

Farley Weighs Baseball, Soft Drinks and Snacks

Farley, after indulging in baseball and beverages, may also explore the possibility of adding hot dogs and peanuts to the offerings.

Farley

Flook Home Entered By Prowler On Summit Avenue

A prowler entered Richard Flook’s home on Summit Avenue and fled through a kitchen window as residents awoke. Police pursue standard investigative steps. No injuries reported and no suspect identified at this time.

Richard Flook Summit Avenue

Prowler Scours Neighborhood After Break-In at Home

County officers rushed to the scene after a late return and a prowler entered by a window. The intruder left through the same window. only a few flower plants were disturbed and no other property appears affected.

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