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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
7
The Department of Commerce announced the start of the census in Hagerstown led by Supervisor John Hoff. Nine enumerators will gather figures on retail and wholesale business for x year, to be used for departmental comparisons since the last census.
The supervisor in charge will expeditiously handle business figures and census data. The 1930 census remains practically the same, with the local office serving as headquarters for the district comprising seven counties under Mr Hoffman’s supervision.
A two year old girl, Stella Sanbover, was badly injured when a tree limb fell during trimming on Mt Vernon Road near Smithsburg. She received first aid in Smithsburg from Dr Keefauver and was rushed to Washington County Hospital by her father. Hospital reports say she may have a fractured skull.
The film follows the book closely and stars Katharine Hepburn in her finest screen turn. Jo, Amy, Meg, and Beth are portrayed with warmth while Edna May Oliver Aunt March Paul Lukas Professor Doug la Montgomery Stephen son and Byington deliver solid support. The production captures sixties style with careful detail.
Four contestants were eliminated over the weekend at the Walkathon held at the Fairgrounds. Solo entrant Thelma King and Lonny King failed to complete the required laps in the derby on Saturday, losing by six laps. Bob Madison quit on Sunday night, leaving four couples and three solo participants. a 214 hour treadmill stunt evening is planned tonight.
The article reports fierce pushback by theater owners in the South against local censorship, citing Atlanta and Pasadena as hotspots where Mae West’s She Done Him Wrong was banned and Elysta faced prohibited showings, while Buckhead theaters buck censorship by screening more provocative films. Astrid Allwyn rises as a potential star after leaving MGM, dropping the Garbo type label, and George Raft eyes Europe for a dancing partner and future projects.
Miss Dollie Innes of Cumberland stayed with her mother Mrs. Joh Mose at Sharpsburg. Miss Mary Snyder visits Roanoke two weeks with sister Mrs. Chas Reinhart. Alta Crampton and William Crampton of Baltimore weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crampton. Earl Heighberger of Chambersburg guests of Hattie Heighberger. John Murphy of Washington visited Mrs. Jennie Murphy. Lola Crim and Clifton Williams of Washington visit Mrs. Maggie Hoffmaster. Lutheran Ladies Aid meets Thursday January 4 to plan March anniversary. all members requested to attend.
Clara Bow leads the new film Hoopla at Henry's Theatre amid a large crowd and strong acclaim. The story involves Minna Gambell’s scheme, with Clara drawing the interest of Richard Cromwell and a young man, Preston Foster, while Clara’s star power and glamour are highlighted. Disney's Three Little Pigs is promised soon.
Summerville and Zasu Pitts, the famed comedy duo, star in Love, Honor and Oh Baby at the Colonial Theatre. The picture features rapid-fire jokes and new situations, with Miss Pitts playing a filing clerk as part of the comic setup.
In a mock courtroom set in Summerville, a fictional trial portrays Caird as honest and capable, while depicting enemies as Mars and leaves readers with the impression of Caird as a strong figure. the text references Cairo as Egypt’s capital and Africa’s largest city.
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