Death Takes a Holiday at the Maryland Theatre
A notable New York cast led by Fredric March and Evelyn Venable stars in Paramounts Death Takes a Holiday at the Maryland Theatre. Alberto Casellas drama translates to film with originality and strong performances. Thelma Todd appears in a short subject with a news reel, offering a varied program beyond thrills.
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New York
Fredric March
Evelyn Venable
Paramount
Maryland Theatre
Alberto Casella
March
Miss Venable
Walter Hampden
Grazia
Gail Patrick
Katherine Alexander
Sir Guy Standing
Duke Lambert
Kent Taylor
Helen Westley
Kathleen Howard
Thelma Todd
Irene Dunne Stars in If I Were Free at Colonial Today
Irene Dunne plays Ann Vickers in RKO Radio’s If I Were Free with Clive Brook. The drama shows a modern woman defying marriage norms and social welfare while a forbidden romance faces public scorn and political intrigue.
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Irene Dunne
Colonial Today
Ann Vickers
RKO Radio
Miss Dunne
Clive Brook
Sarah
Brook
England
Colonial
Beaver Lassoed Near Flint Stone Then Released in Garrett
In Cumberland in May Howard Bender son of Daniel and Mrs Bender lassoed a large beaver near Flint Stone. The animal, among the first in years in the area, was turned over to Game Warden Joseph A. Minke and later released in Garrett County.
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Cumberland
Flintstone
Howard Bender
Daniel Bender
Joseph A. Minke
Garrett County
I Believed in You Opens at Henry's Theatre
Rosemary Ames makes a sensational screen debut in I Believed in You at Henry's Theatre. John Boles and Victor Jory star with Ames as a naive girl drawn into false idols. The film follows her struggle, resilience, and renewal after disillusionment, closing Wednesday.
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Rosemary Ames
Henry's Theatre
John Boles
Victor Jory
Middleburg Home Wrecked by Fire
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the eight room frame house of Stanley Hartle in Middleburg. Ravenel Hartle discovered the blaze and the Green Castle Fire Company responded, saving nearby structures. The kitchen is suspected as the start of the fire.
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Stanley Hartle
Middleburg
Ravenel Hartle
Greencastle Fire Company
Roney Brothers Win Court House Hardware Contract
Roney Brothers awarded the contract for steel cabinet equipment shelving and related fixtures for the new court house addition. The local firm represents Art Metal Construction Company.
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Roney Brothers
Court House
Art Metal Construction Company
Trade War Opened By Great Britain
London May 8 An open trade war with Japan was declared as Britain announced an intensification of commerce within the empire. Walter Runciman, president of the Board of Trade, said the government would take necessary action to curb Japanese competition with British goods, especially textiles, within the empire, with hints the battle could spread globally.
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London
Japan
House of Commons
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
British Empire
May lift ban on claw machines in Washington case
District of Columbia mov es toward lifting the claw machine ban after a police court jury in Washington returned a not guilty verdict for two defendants in a test case.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Baltimore ban on derrick machines spreads to Hagerstown
The men were charged with allowing gaming tables to operate on their premises. Last week Baltimore imposed a ban on the derrick machines, several of which are found around Hagerstown.
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Baltimore
Hagerstown
City Council to Decide on Auto Purchase for Fire Chief
The special session on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. will consider buying an automobile for Fire Chief Max Hoover. Last night the vote was three in favor, one against, and one noncommittal among volunteer fire company members. Junior Pioneer Enterprise fire teams support the purchase while Antietams oppose. First Hose has not acted. Mayor Wertz aimed to gauge each company’s sentiment before action.
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Max Hoover
Pioneer
Enterprise
Antietams
Wertz
Old Fort restoration project planned by state foresters
David J. Hays of the State Forestry Department leads a campaign to study and restore Fort Frederick 15 miles from town. CCC workers dig a road to the fort, build quarters, and plan a museum and park with a water system and electric service. The project collaborates with the U S Army and Interior, and may extend to Boonsboro monument restoration and a new fire tower on Lambs Knoll.
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Fort Frederick
David J. Hays
State Forestry Department
Hays
Williamsburg
CCC
Harry V. Cartar
A. Robert Moore
Boonsboro
H.S. Romberger
Fort of 1755 Erected Fort Still Stands as Preserved Stronghold
A fort built in 1755 remains one of the best preserved in the country with a large portion of its walls still standing, signaling its enduring historical significance.
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Warner Bros
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Henney
Vivi Laure
Brook Asther Tephenson
Tobinope Crews
Dorothy Stone
Mer Max
Beaver
Tarn
The
Bradfield Co
Atlanta
Elessenn the Pal
Roney Bros
Washington St
Nicodemus National Bank
Magerstown
Philco Radios
Kelvinator Bohman CO
Aso
Fleishers Summer
DR. Jekyll & MR. Myde
Death
Paramount Picture
Bing Crosby
Burns and Allen
Carol Lombard
Trademark
Patent Office
A. P
Lou Cauite
Henry
Weeee
WED
Great Britain
Old Fort
R. D. McKee
McComas-Armstrong, Inc
Safe Insurance
W. Washington &J
Wa Pharma
al Teves Raehatd
Moskin
Potomac St
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