Fifty winners to get tickets for Napoleon at The Colonial
Movie fans and local Napoleon students vie for Daily Mail Napoleon question prize. Fifty rivals selected win one ticket each to see The Little Corporal life epic at The Colonial this week. Readable answers listed. tickets at Daily Mail office.
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The
Colonial
Daily Mail
Wellington and
Bluchert
Helena
St. ‘Helena
Hotel Des Invalids
Paris
Italy
Russia
Germany
Austria
Spain
William Phillips
Kathleen Smith
Margaret, Smith
Charles’ Beecher
Duncan Moore
Evelyn Smyre
Robert.Barkdoll
Joseph Brown
Louise, Gae
Robert Henzel
Cleo Shank
Robert Ross
Reimand Stouffer
Jane Jacques
Pearl Smith
Oliver Wolfe
Evalue Kushberger
George Bell
E. I. Armstrong
Isabel Schnebley
Howard Carrill
Richard ‘Wolfe
Cornelia Stattzman
Mildred L.wachter
Stella Sleasman
Besale” Rideno
Charles Stoner
George Wiebel
R. Herbert
John Corby
Robert Castle
Helen C. ‘Ernst
K. ‘Williams
Elizabeth Shaffer
Cumberland Shopmen Plan Christmas Entertainment
The Federated Shop Crafts of the Baltimore and Ohio shops in Cumberland plan a Christmas entertainment on Friday evening December 21. A large tree with an underground display of canals and railroad trains will be shown. The general public, school children and road officials are invited. The shops glee club will sing carols while an orchestra provides music.
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Federated Shop Crafts
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Fire Company Meeting in Williamsport Tonight
A regular meeting of the Volunteer Fire Company of Williamsport will be held in the town building at 7 30 this evening to elect officers and conduct other important business. Members are urged to attend.
Death in Air Near Flying School
Two men were killed when a plane lost a wing in midair and crashed near a Los Angeles flying school today. Authorities reported the fatal accident occurred as the aircraft went down in the vicinity of the airfield.
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Los Angeles
Painters Hall invites contractors to mass meeting
Special notice announces an open mass meeting for building and painter contractors at Painters Hall No 5 West Washington Street on Tuesday December 18 at 3 p m. The invitation urges attendance by industry professionals.
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Painters’ Hall
Washington St
Turkish Town Forest of Hope Chests Is Planted Each Daughter
In Tchekirge Turkey near Brougsa a municipal land plot is turned into a forest where each newborn daughter prompts a father to plant a tree labeled with the girl's name. The wood from cut trees funds the family’s hope chest as part of a centuries old custom.
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Tschekirge
Turkey
Brougsa
Tchekirge
Deaths and Funeral Notices in Maryland Area
Deaths include Philip A. Murphy 78 of 46 West Franklin Street. Services in Strasburg, Va. for a cerebral hemorrhage. Mary Catherine Huyett 76 of Reid with Laura Fones as survivor. Hattie J. Kline 80 of Sin Mar. Roy Wilby Holder 26 of Gapland. Lucy G. Sours 71 of 757 Spruce Street. John P. Donaldson 69 of W Franklin Street. Memorial for Mrs Lewis A. Longnecker notes family mourning.
Salvation Army Tag Day Boosts Hagerstown Aid
The Salvation Army held its annual Tag Day in Hagerstown to raise funds for feeding clothes and gospel outreach in Washington County. Baltimore officials and Col Seiler joined Captain Shackelford’s team in distributing red hearts while Adjutant Parsons sang at services, urging support as Yuletide needs grow.
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William Parsons
Salvation Army
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Captain Shackelford
Fred Seiler
Seiler
Grae A. B
Adjutant Parsons
Washington County
1928 29 Budget Sparks Big Brothers Drive
A brief note calls for 100 Big Brothers and Sisters as part of the 1928 29 budget. It lists several item numbers 14, 16, 17, 18 and urges community support to meet funding and volunteer needs.
Choir Singer And College Boy Winners Among 60 000 Contestants
New York December 17 A Washington choir singer Miss Hazel Cecilia Arth 25 contralto and a California college boy Donald Nevis 22 lyric tenor won top prizes in the national radio audition by the Atwater Kent Foundation. Arth won the girls division singing Mon Coeur a Ta Voix. Nevis of Whittier College sang La Reve winning boys first prize.
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New, York
Washington
D. C
California
Atwater- Kent Foundation
Hazel Cecilia Arth
WHAF
National Broadcasting Company
Donald-Nevis
Pasadena
Cal
Glee Club
Whittier College
Bach
Dave
Congress Sits Through Day With Bills In Play
Senate considers prison labor legislation while the Foreign Relations Committee reviews Kellogg antiwar treaty. House panels take up minor bills on the unanimous consent calendar and farm reform measures, including an amendment to the Packers and Stockyards Act. Interstates Commerce debates soft coal regulation. Shoppers Luncheon at Presbyterian Church offers 35 cent meals Tuesday noon, plus handmade gift items. Christmas trees advertised in various pine and cedar varieties. Shipp's Fish Market advertises at phone 2470.
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Senate
House
Foreign Relations Committee
House Agriculture Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Five Million For Postoffice Budget
President Coolidge asked Congress to provide five million dollars to the Postoffice Department to cover the 1929 fiscal year deficit. Director Lord attributes the deficit mainly to a 100 percent rise in air mail since the 5 cent an ounce rate was adopted last August 1 and the start of new air routes.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Postoffice Department
Lord
Budget Bureau
Hoover in Montevideo Watchful Crowds Guard VIP Stay
News notes tight cordons of mounted police around the hotel where Mr Hoover stays in Montevideo. Plain clothes officers mingle with crowds in robberies and corridors as the Argentine cruiser Buenos Aires delivers him. Uruguay’s president and foreign minister greet Hoover on dock with Stars and Stripes heraldry. He sails next on the U S 8 Utah for Rio de Janeiro before home for Christmas.
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Hoover
Mr.Hoover
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
Cerro Fort
Rufino Dominguez
Dr. Hoover
Uruguay
U. S
Utah
Rio Janeiro
Chas EF Shenk Piano Co Promotes Holiday Values
The Chas EF Shenk Piano Company at 14 Public Square announces a worthy purpose to spread joy this Christmas and boost December business. It offers a full piano and player piano line from affordable to high grade, with convenient terms for customers.
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Chas. EF. Shhenk Piano Company
14 Public Square
Adv
Hancock Realty Firm Incorporated At Hancock
The Hancock Realty Corporation applied to the State Tax Commission for a certificate of incorporation. Incorporators include Hey man N. Rosen Roy M. Daniels and Maxwell Richards. Capital is 100000 par 25. It will acquire real estate erect improvements and lease or operate for mercantile, dwelling or other uses. First year directors include N. Rosen Roy M. Daniels Maxwell Richards Ira G. Robinson Warforn N. Mann Nathan Tine George Anthony Austin C. Peck Benjamin P. Little. Head office in Hancock Maryland. Initial project a one story factory 60 by 150 feet leased to Jacobs Brothers for New York to manufacture uniforms. Machinery shipped and move to temporary quarters. about fifty operators then, rising to at least one hundred after completion around April 1. Real estate firm aims to attract other industries with support from Chamber of Commerce banks and local business leaders. Other locals organizing a brick and tile plant for Hancock.
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Hancock Realty Corporation
State Tax Commission
Heyman N. Rosen
Roy M. Daniels
Maxwell Hichards
Einman WN. Rosen
Maxwell Richards
Ira G. Robinson
Warforn N. Mann
Nathan Tine
Geo. Athony
Austin C. Peck
Benjamin P. Little
Hancock
Realty Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Brothers Die in Afternoon in Maryland
Two brothers Amos H. Martin and John B. Martin died within six hours of each other in Maryland yesterday. Amos died at Cearfoss at 12 16 p m age 68 from complications. John B. died at his daughter's home in Cearfoss at 6 30 a m aged 15 after bronchial pneumonia. John B. was a retired farmer from Clear Spring district. He leaves three daughters, a son, a sister, and a brother. Amos leaves a wife and several children. Funeral details given for both, with services at Reiff's Mennonite Church and Clearspring Mennonite Church. Burial at the local cemetery.
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Mary Catherine Huyett
Millard H. Huyett
Floss Beachley
Reid
First Brethren Church
Laura
J. P. Fones
Atlantic City
John E. Neikirk
Huyett
Cross
Roy Wilby Holder
Gapland
Maxine
R. H. Holder
Nettie
Augustus
Martinsburg
William
Weverton
Ploya
Charles
Morris
Oughman
Rohrersville
Church of the Brethren
Brownsville
John Bowlus
Cearfoss
Big Spring
Amos H. Martin
John B. Martin
Luther
Mahala C. Martin
Harry Shank
Charlton
Amos Horst
Edgar Strite
Abram
Henry R
This City
Louis S
J.D. Earl
Maugansville
Lewis Shank
Broadway
Abram Martin
Smithsburg
Reiff's Mennonite Church
Hoover Welcomed at Montevideo During Christmas Voyage
Shouts of Viva Sandino erupt as President Hoover is greeted aboard the Argentina cruiser in Montevideo on December 17. The scene blends festive reception with political sentiment during the ship’s stop while en route. Tangier Sound Oysters advertised for Christmas.
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Hoover
Montevideo
iViva Sandino
Argentina
Cruser
Son Accused in Double Killing in Cardona de
Investigation into the slayings of former Mayor J Charles Hundley and his wife Luella centers on a well in the backyard near the former mayor’s home. Victor A Hundley, 29, the son, is jailed in Murphysboro charged with the crime. Sheriff Flanagan suspects the pistol was hidden in the well and covered with rubbish. Hundley offered assistance to help solve the case.
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Carbondale
J. Charles
Hundley
Luella
Victor
A. Hundley
Murphysboro
Flanagan
Victor Hundley
Border clash inflames nations as Paraguay repels Bolivian attack
Paraguayan forces defend the Chaco border after Bolivians seize four forts. Six Paraguayan soldiers die along with two Bolivian officers as both sides clash for eight hours. Bolivian air bombings over Bahia Negra fail to explode. Paraguayans reclaim forts Valois Rivarola and Genes amid patriotic demonstrations.
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Chaco
Ministry of War
Bahia Negra
Yorts Mariscal Lopez
Valois
Rivarola
General Genes
Renew Search for 7 Bodies in Hazard Hotel Fire
Hazard Kentucky renews search for seven missing after Saturday night hotel fire with Kentucky national guard on duty. Three bodies recovered so far include J Edward Pirtle 30 his wife Mayme Watson Pirtle 28 and Emily A Sidemore 18 chambermaid. Bodies identified by keys and rings as officials plan town square and Washington Square trees and municipal trimming crews. Local notice also promotes a chicken and waffles supper at I C O F Temple by Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge on December 19 with emphasis on ample service.
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Hazard
Combs Hotel
Kentucky National Guard
J. Edward Pirtle
Mayme Watson Pirtle
Emily A. Sidemore
I. C. O. F. Temple
Golden Rule Rebekah Lodge
High Schools Debate Plan in Greencastle Area
Greencastle scene reports that Franklin county high schools will debate again this season, with a cabinet education topic chosen by a three member committee. State convention report by county superintendent Cora Fahrney is read, and March planning follows. Notables include McLaughlin and Conrad from Shippensburg state teachers college visiting, plus local hatchery participation in a $10,000 baby chick campaign.
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Greencastle
Alice
Henrietta Brown
North Carlisle Street
Cora Fahrney
Franklin County
Frank Foust
Chambersburg
W. L. Donaldson
Waynesboro
C. W. Lindeman
Quincy
Education
United States
Lemaster
Scotland
Wll
Mercersburg
Mercadsburg
William McLaughlin
William Conrad
Shippensburg State Teaachers College
Jacob Hostetter
Henry
John Laughlin
Pennsylvania State College
Harry Laughlin
State College
L. BR. Walek Hatcheries
Potomac Edison Christmas Light Contest Opens Entries
The Potomac Edison Company announces an Outdoor Christmas Illumination Contest to boost seasonal cheer with a Westminster electric clock prize for the best display. Judges will be named by Roy Letter, Chamber of Commerce president, next week. Entry blanks must be filed at 55 East Washington Street before noon December 21. A joint meeting of the Girls HY Clubs is set for this evening at the Y.M.C.A. Building.
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Potomac Edison Company
Westminster Phimes
Roy Letter
Chamber of Commerce
East Washington Street
M. CG. A
City Market Prices on Poultry Produce and Groceries
City Market lists prices for chickens at 28 and 30 cents per pound, guineas 90 cents each, eggs 45 and 50 cents, potatoes 65 to 7 cents per bushel, sweet cider 30 cents per gallon, honey 25 cents per box, shellbarks 10 cents per box, smoked sausage 25 cents per pound, cooked hominy 5 cents per bowl, country pudding 20 cents, pumpkins 10 to 25 cents each, corn pops 10 cents per box, dried corn 25 cents, dried apples 50 cents per pound, spinach 50 cents per bunch, carrots 10 cents per box, turnips 40 cents per peck, celery two bunches for 25 cents, lettuce 10 and 6 cents per head, mince meat 25 cents per pound, woe Plebutter 35 to 40 cents per quart.
King Enjoying Natural Sleep
News from Buckingham Palace says King George's condition remains favorable with a possible path to recovery. A bulletin reports the king had a fair night and some natural sleep, noting a continued slight improvement in his majesty's condition.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George
Hugh Rigby
Stanley Hewett
Lord Dawson
Penn
Wall Street Opens With Heavy Tone As War Clouds Loom
New York December 17 The stock market opened with a heavy tone and fractional losses overall. The international telephone and telegraph list fell three points on fears of war in South America, while Atlantic Coast Line and General Railway Signal posted gains of about two and one and a half points respectively.
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New York
International Telephone and Telegraph
South America
Atlantic Coast Line
General Railway
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H. L. Mills
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Joseph Murphy
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White Post
Frank
York
Joseph
Strasburg
Hattie, J. Kline
John J. Kline
Fairriey Mamerial
Sin Mar
Hampshire County
W. Va
A. B. Miller
Rose Hill Cemetery
Lucy G. Soure
John D.sours
Spruce St
Bessie L. Davies
Minnie B. Foreman
Albermarlé
N. C
Anna B. ‘Buhrman
Rudolph Sours
Carrie’ Strickler
Woodstock
Mr. Knapp
Howard St. M. E. Church
Rose Bill
John P. Donaldson
W. Franklin Sr
Washington County Hospital
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William Donaldson
New York City
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Heart of
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Elsie Byron
Alk. Coffman
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H. E. Bester Sweeree
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Montgomery Ward & Co
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Irene Kilgore
Oakland
Calif
Kenneth Hines
Buffalo
Anne ‘Mae Chandler
Fayetteville
Wilfred A. Engleman
Detroit
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Kansas City
Patrick H. Wilson, Jr
Galveston
Tex
Carmen Rosell
Ernest P. Ferrata
New Orleans
Miss Arth
Novis
John Arth
United States Marine Band
Popilar
Presbyterian Church
Shipp’s Fish Market
WM. A. Rogers
Ludwig Tire & Parking Co
W. Antietam St. Opp, B. & O. A. R
Amos
John Martin
W. A. Spielman & Co
Wareham
Tangier Sound
Shipf’s Fish Market
Publc Square
Washington Square
A. K. Coffman
Municipal
Potomac-Edison
Public Square
Tom Cross
Eddie Moore
J. L. Rowland
W. Franklin St
Ing
Shipe's Fish Market
King
His
Wall Street
Colonial Theatre
Han
Knights of Columbus
Doc
Hagerstown Cycle Co
Wayside Avenue
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