Three liners stay in port amid sea war fears
In New York on September 5, the Queen Mary Normandie and Europa stood tied at port as fears of submarine warfare grow after the Athenia sinking. Convoy plans for refugees were discussed by Acting Navy Secretary Charles Edison while ships were urged to display flags and lights to aid visibility.
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New York
Europa
Europe
Washington
Charles Edison
Navy
Cunard-White Star Line
Limited airline stops keep only five percent of midsize cities
Among the 4,000 U S cities with over 5,000 residents only 210 study shows are served by regular air lines. This indicates that about five percent of such cities have scheduled air service and underscores the sparse distribution of domestic air routes.
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United States
The Star Maker at Maryland Theatre Opens
Bing Crosby stars as a penniless songwriter who rises to fame by presenting kid acts in Paramount’s The Star Maker at the Maryland Theatre. Louise Campbell Linda Ware Ned Sparks and Walter Damrosch lead an acclaimed cast with The V Philharmonic Orchestra of Los Angeles. Also shown is Walt Disney's The Brave Little Tailor.
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Bing Crosby
Paramount
Star Maker
Maryland Theatre
Bing
Louise Campbell
Linda Ware
Discovery
Ned Sparks
Walter Damrosch
V Philaharmonic Orchestra
Los Angeles
Walt Disney
Maryland
Grange Backs Soil Conservation Program Support
The Washington County Pomona Grange voted in its quarterly meeting to support the Soil Conservation Service erosion control program in the county. St Pauls Grange hosted the session with reports, singing, and stunts, followed by a luncheon. The next gathering will be November 25 at Smithshure Community Hall with Mt View and Montsarada granges hosting. Robert Ridenour presided in Tomona Master Leatherman's absence. The Kohlhor diamond history dates to 1304.
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Washington County
Pomona Grange
Soil Conservation Service
Grange
St. Paul's Grange
Gran
Smithshure
Mt. View
Montsarada
Frederick County
Robert Ridenour
Tomona
Leatherman
They All Come Out at Alcatraz Film at Academy Theatre
Prisoners at Alcatraz are shown a newsless world in the new screen drama They All Come Out. The film, made with U S government cooperation, depicts inmates deprived of newspapers magazines and current books while the world’s events pass them by.
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Alcatraz
Howard Shes
Edward VII
Douglas Corrigan
Atlantic
United Tates
Academy Theatre
German freighter Christoph V Doorman seized at Botwood
Government officials announced the German freighter Christoph V Doorman had been seized at Botwood Newfoundland and that her officers and crew were being brought to St Johns for internment.
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Newfoundland
Christoph V. Doorman
Botwood
St. Johns
Three Die In Plane Crash Near Sandusky Ohio
A late Monday crash near Berlin Heights killed three Chicago travelers returning from Cleveland. Pilot Harold Howard and passengers Mrs W S Erickson and Lloyd Atkins were identified. another traveler, H B Erickson, suffered a broken leg. Severe rain forced an emergency landing attempt. Pacific coast rainfall ranges noted in report.
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Poland in hot spot at DeMolay banquet in Maryland
Major General Amos A Fries warned at the seventh annual Maryland State Conclave DeMolay banquet that it looks tough for Poland amid the European conflict. He cited lines near Germany, possible air attacks, mine waters and trench traps. The event at the Masonic Temple drew 200 members from Maryland and DC with Miss Nancy Clark crowned Miss DeMolay of Maryland. Robert L Morris of Washington was elected master councilor. other officers named J Lurduskey, Roger Atkinson, and Lester Troup.
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Poland
Fries
Maryland
Masonic Temple
District of Columbia
Germany
Russia
Italy
General Fries
Henry Holzapfel, Jr
J. J. McGuire
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John Zink
DeMolay
Nancy Clark
Red Head
Salisbury
Miss Clark
Frederick
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Washington
Arley
Sica
Robert L. Morris
Washington, D. C
Mayberry I. Patterson
J. Lurduskey
Peace and patriotism highlight ceremony remarks
Lawrence Thurston and other officials gathered as Sfolzapfel opened with remarks on masonry's role in democracy. He urged lofty patriotism amid the European crisis and called the flag of America a beacon of peace and justice as yesterday's events continued.
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Lawrence Thurston
Washington
Francis Guither
Fredi Faant
George Richardson
Salisbury
Robert Gardner
Frederick
Sentinel
R. D. Smith
Daniel Smith
Tagerstown
David Miles
Baltimore
Sfolzapfel
America
Luncheon and Athletic Activities at City Park
A lightweight event note describes a luncheon held at City Park followed by a program of athletic activities. The item highlights community gathering and outdoor recreation opportunities for attendees.
Thompson trophy race postponed by rain in Cleveland
The Thompson trophy race, a premier speed event in American aviation, was delayed to Tuesday at 2 50 p m EST due to wind and rain. More than 60 000 spectators gathered for the 200 mile National Air races. Roscoe Turner, last year’s winner, is among seven entrants. Also noted are over 70 Texas cities rated as having perfect water supplies by state inspectors.
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Cleveland
Roscoe Turner
Texas
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