Oysters War On Potomac Sweeps Maryland Virginias
Eighteen oystermen from Smith's Island are jailed in Charles county awaiting hearings on charges of scraping illegal oysters in the Potomac River. Ten Virginians were rounded up, thirteen boats seized, with one slight wound reported as officers describe a major crackdown on illegal dredging methods.
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Oyster War Leads to Seizure of Dredge Boats
During a special session the legislature rejected a plan to legalize dredges used in scraping oysters. Thirteen boats were seized and moved to Pope's Creek where Sheriff Coocksey posted guards. No hand dredges were found on board, but boats were heavy with oysters and missing scraping implements. Authorities suspect the crew hid tools. a patrol boat was driven ashore and disabled amid the ongoing dispute.
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Robert W. Coocksey
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Henrys Has Menjou Film The Worst Woman in Paris
Jesse L Laskys Fox Film The Worst Woman in Paris opens at Henrys Theatre recounting Parisian gaiety alongside Kansas small town charm A list star cast includes Benita Hume as the lead with Adophe Menjou in a key role plus Harvey Stephens and Helen Chandler in younger parts the review highlights Menjou’s fit and charm.
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Saturday's Millions at the Colonial film finale
The Universal football picture Saturday's Millions closes a two day run at the Colonial Theatre today. It is a dramatic gridiron story praised for clear, exciting action and a rousing climactic game. Director Edward Sedgwick delivers a film of unusual interest and energy.
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Edward Sedgwick
Chaplin eyed for Napoleon film as Hamlet dream fades
Hollywood reports Charlie Chaplin may star in a Warners Napoleon production after passing on a Hamlet project. He plans to make a comedy first, then possibly accept the Napoleon offer. Also: Ruth Chatterton asks $125,000 for Bella Donna with London trip and casting control. Ricardo Cortez and Christine Lee wedding plans delay if he must work. Ann Dvorak, underweight at 102 pounds, seeks to gain ten pounds to reach about 112.
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Bodies Found of Two Gross Brothers in Back Creek
Annapolis officials report the bodies of Edward and John Gross, two Black brothers, recovered after an apparent drowning while rowing across Back Creek Sunday night. Search continues for third brother Percy Gross who was with them.
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Henry VIII Scores Hit
American film audiences who admire Charles Laughton will delight in Private Life of Henry VIII produced by London Films and United Artists opened yesterday at the Maryland Theatre. Laughton delivers a fine historical portrayal with strong directing and acting. Notable cast includes Binnie Barnes Elsa Lanchester and Merle Oberon.
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Binnie Barnes
Elsa Lanchester
Merle Oberon
Spickler Area News Briefs and Social Notes
Local items list December visits and family gatherings across Spickler Pinesburg Leitersburg and Blairs Valley. Names include Yeakle Shank Daugherty Neibert Shackleford Sellers and Kreps, with events such as a Lutheran Aid meeting and a funeral attendance. A robbery at the Costello home near Boston is noted.
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Dearfoss
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Ebersole
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Pinesburg
Helen Daugherty
Wm. Lawson
Baltimore
Dorothy Shanham
Rockdale
Suman Martin
Wm. Neibert
Margaret Shackleford
Paul Sellers
Alice Sellers
Conococheague
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Pearl Repp
Blairs Valley
Jesse Martin
Grover Forsythe
James Hull
Leitersburg Pike
Chlorene Kreps
Samuel Burke
Evelyn
Chas. Sanders
Trene
Melchora Cowden
Mary
Ayle Marotte
Daniel Miles
Lutheran Aid Society
Frank Spickler
Hazel Frash
Walter Hose
Snyder
Herman Gardner
Williamsport
Tercentenary Pronunciation Debate Sparks City Discussion
A Potomac Avenue High School debate over the word tercentenary on 1934 Maryland license plates drew wide city attention. Proponents favor ster cen tenary with stress on cen, citing Webster's. opponents press ter cen ten ary. The term marks Maryland’s 300th anniversary, tied to Maryland’s founding on March 25, 1634, celebrated statewide next year.
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Maryland
Webster's Dictionary
Freed in Morning Arrested at Night
J B Kolb of East Franklin street was dismissed yesterday morning on a drunk charge after promising sobriety. He was arrested December 10 and fined $3 by Magistrate Sweeney. His next arrest occurred Sunday night and a third within eight days followed last night. Citrus trees in the lower Rio Grande Valley damaged by storms last summer are rapidly recovering.
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East Franklin Street
Richard Duffey
Kolb
Rio Grande Valley
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