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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-06-05
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

NOIES OF INTEREST
Miss Alma Scherr, of Morgantown,
w. Va, is here visiting her sister, Mrs.
J. C. Renninger.
Miss Margaret Kahl, of Cumber-
land, spent Sunday afternoon in Oak
land with relatives.
Miss Dorothy King left Monday to
spend some time in Fairmont with
her sister, Mrs. Jessie Compton.
Mrs. H. L. Rockhold, of Baltimore,
was a guest over the weekend of
her sisters, the Misses Hamill, in Mt.
Lake. ~.
z The Board of County Commission
ers was in session the first few days
of the week transacting routine bust
ness. ..< ts.
Andrew Gender, Jr., who had been
visiting in Cumberland for the past
ten days, returned to his home on
Saturday.
Mr.. j. Alvin Dewitt and daughter,
Miss Mary Elizabeth, of near Hoyes,
were callers at The Republican office
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Smouse and
son Howard, Of Fairmont, were week.
end guests at the home of the Misses
Hamill, in the Park.
Miss Rhesa King, Greensburg, Pa,
and Miss Kathrin Brown, Accident,
spent the weekend in Oakland visit
ing with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hartman and
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Falkenstein, of
near GAINESVILLE, w. Va, spent Mon
day in Oakland.
Miss Rachel Weems, who spent the
winter in Cincinnati and other cities of
the middle west, has returned to Oak
land for the summer.
Miss Florence Sexton, of Buckhan-
non, West Va, is here as guest of
Rev. and Mrs. B. T. Trevey, having
arrived in Oakland on Tuesday.
Added machinery to increase the
output at the Oakland Creamery is be-
ing added. A new heater for use in
the plant is the latest acquisition.
Mr.. James Wolfe, Gettysburg, Pa,
and Mr.. John Wolfe, Cumberland,
spent Sunday in Oakland with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Wolfe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Thrasher, of
Washington, D. c., were weekend
guests of Mrs. Thrasher's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. L. Conneway, in Oakland.
Mr.. Robert Hazlett and family, of
Wheeling, after spending several days
at their summer home IN oakland, re-
turned to Wheeling Monday morning.
Miss Sarah @. Wotring and sister,
Mrs. Eta Soldiers, of Brookside, spent
q few days recently at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Whorton in Oak
land.
Mrs. Richard Cornell, of Pittsburgh,
was among those from distance who
attended the funeral of the late Mrs.
Frank Hinebaugh in Oakland Sunday
afternoon.
Miss Icie Friend, Potomac State
School faculty, Keyser, W. Va, has
returned to her home near Friendsville
where she will spend the summer va
cation period.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-06-05

Mrs. Bessie Cosner and Miss Milicent
Wilhelm.
After leaving the theatre the PIT.
A. held its annual round dance at the
Eagles Hall, for which the town
orchestra furnished the music.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-06-05
OAKLAND ELECTRIC SHOE
REPAIR SHOP -.
JAMES FAZZALARI, Prop'r.

JAMES FAZZALARI, Prop'r.
Announces that on and after Monday,
June 9, he will be located in the Hart
Hamill Building, Third street, where
the public will receive the same cour-
teous service it has been his pleas
ure to accord since locating in Oak
land.
Your continued patronage is solie-
tied. 1858.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-06-05

Margaret DeBerry, Bernice Dewitt,
Helen Hinebaugh, Mary Jane Porter,
Virginia Giessman, Sarah Stanton.
SCHOOL REPORTERS
Jacqueline Lockyer,
Bernard Gender, Jr.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-06-05

The girls who will receive letters in
the Girls Athletic Association are:
Agnes Helbig, Berpadine CAVITY,
Betty Gender, Elizabeth Gibson,
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
GRAND THEATER. HARTFORD

"Bowery Rurlcsqucrs' current It- traction at the Grand theater ,n Hartford has been exceedingly hap
 py in its selection of scenic and cos tune color schemes. which convey ar unmistakable fantastic trend. that has met with the fans approv- al. There is plentudc of songs and dances of the ultra modem variety and with Clyde Bates a sure fire comic and Babe Almond snaprN scubrettc leading the talented cas- this prize production should leave only happy memories behind when it closes it's engagement Saturd ". The extra attractions billed with "Bowery Burlesquers' are a show in themselves. William Tontaine late star of the glorious movie epic "Hallelujah' appears in person with his Chocolate Dandics a srrightly foursomo who render 'O,c' Man River and kindred melodies in d manner that has stopped every show. The Chocolate Dandies are a.so exceedingly nimtle and offer several scorchinS dance numbeis. Miss Alice Duval ia also listed among the extras and appears 'n
 several specialtics that have won whole hearted approval. Perform anccs arc at -;l5 and S:ij daily.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
TWO TALkIES AT CAPITOL

Three excellent performances a smashing good drama and q strange and surprising love story thrilled audiences who witnessed the open ing performances of Behind the Make-Up," Paramounts latest all talking picture. at the Capitol thea ter today.
 Hal Skclly, who won such favor here in The Dance ot Life" con- tributes another of those human performances which cling to the heart As the happy Lucky" vaudeville comedian in love with Fay Wray, Eric von Stroheim's lovely heroine in Tho Wedding March, Skclly gives realistic pie turc of a young man, clever intel liScnt but hampcred by an infcri- ority complex.
 William Powells portrayal of an Italian artist is probably the most entertaining thing he has ever done, for the screen and this in spite of his immortal performances in The Canary Murder Case" "Thc Greene Murder Case" and Interference" The co-featurc will offer "A Sail or's Holiday with Alan Hale and Sally tilors. Beginning Saturday Nancy Carroll and Richard Arlen will be offered in Dangerous Para disc"
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
GREAT PROGRAM AT STRAND

If you liked Dorothy Mackain in
 Hard to Get" His Captive Wom- .an," and The Barker" be sure to
 sec her in Strictly Modern" at the
 strand thcater today, Friday and Saturday.
 She will not be exactly the same Dorothy Mackail1. for she has varied her style to suit inc novel role she plays in this First National version ot Hubert Henry Davies stage hit. Cousin Kate"
 There is little doubt. in fact, that Miss Mackaill breaks all her high i records for acting prowcss and yer
 satility in portrayns the role of the lady novelist of strictly Modern" :" Go prepared 10 laugh lot. 10 take in the sophisticated bits. which will never ruffle the surface of mind ! they're not intended for. and to en- joy ripping good drama,
 Sidney Blackmer is the leading man. Broadway's matinee idol, seen
 in this, his third picture, ronvinccs one that he is slated 10 be one Of the screens supremely popular ac-
 tors. His fine voice and stage pres ence, which received so much praise in his roles on the boards opposite Lenore Uric and Elsie | Ferguson, find q new field for their display.
 The vaudeville program has five splendid acts headed by the Hickey Bros. Two Elegant Gentlemen:'
 Dance Parade. with cast of II clever stoppers ill different dance
 doings; Earl Mountain Co. in True
 10 tho Navy Rus3 and Jerry in "Down on tho Ranch" and Mon
 roc and Adams in "Ehythm," Beginning Sunday for four days i the strand will offer William Haines 1 in his greatest talking hit, ''The
 Girl Said No" with Polly Moran i Marie Drcsslcr and Leila Hyams.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
BERLIN NEWS
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 Tho meeting of the Boys club will be held this evening at Community hall. A meeting of former members of the Fife and Drum corps will also be held. This is not a re- hearsal but is for the purpose of organizing for the summer
 Tho Boy Scout meeting held last evening in the basement of the Methodist church was attended by 29 boys A fourth patrol was start cd 10 take care of the increase. Plans arc now under way to have the troop registered in April. It is planned to have Scout Executive Oscar Erickson and Scoutmaster l.. J. Shjcrden of Berlin attend at the next meeting.
 Church night will be observed at the Methodist church this evening at 7;30 o'clock. These meetings are open to the public.
 The women of Sacred Heart church will hold a whist and social { III tiI'f SOtldi lOOJlS Ol tue NIuItll next Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Last Monday evening there were S5 tables Of play.
 Mrs. James Mac Pherson is confin- cd 10 her home by illness. Mrs. Fred Clouch entertained q party of friends at tea yesterday afternoon.
 Two men miraculously escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when their automobile crashed into 9, telephone pole, completely wreck ing the machine. The accident oc- cured near J. L. Dutton's residence in West Cromwell. The impact of the machine drove the crank shaft completely through tho pole and glass was streVn right and left. The men sustained only minor injuries. Hobart l.. Honss has returned from d visit with relatives in New Jersey.
 Walter krashan is spending the week in New York city.
 A Lenten service will be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock in St. Ga briefs Episcopal church. A meet ing of the teachers of the Sunday school will follow.
 Those members of the Community club who attended last nights meet ing were given d treat in cntcrtain- ment Rudy Lund, tenor of New Britain, gave a program of four selections, accompanied by John J. Crean on the piano. Possessed of q l tenor voice of unusual clarity and range, Mir. Lund greatly pleased an appreciative audience. Charles Farmer of New Britain gave a group of specially dance numbers. All Of the difficult steps Of the dance were skillfully executed by Mir. Farmer. Arrangements arc under way to have the Bclvidcre minstrels per form here. A committee composed Cf l.. C. Schwartz, w. H. Payne, Max Sugcnhimc and John Lewis were appointed 10 make tho ncccs- Sary arrangements.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
NURCZYK MADE TREASURER
 OF POLISH BUSINESS MEN
Mercantile Association Arranging for Social 10 Be Held
 April 9

Paul Nurczyk, treasurer of the Peoples Savings bank, was elected treasurer of the Polish Business Mems association to succeed Leon Gorski at the regular monthly meet ing held last night at the Falcon hall on Beaver street. Alexander Dom- browik. president, was in charge Of the meeting.
 Following the election plans for large smoker. which all Polish bus mess men will be invited to attend, were formulated. It is scheduled to take place on April 2 at the Falcon hall.
 The press committee which con- sists of Paul Nurczyk, Andrew Brzu- szct and Casimir Majewicz. was au- thorized to begin an advertising cam- paiGn.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
AT THE PALACE

Gold Cheyrons," a film taken on the battlet1elds in France of our own boys of the 26th Yankee diyi- sion as they fought, will be the fea- turc at the New Palace today and Friday.
 These pictures, taken during the war, arc released because officials thought the men who served in the war and their friends and relatives would want 10 sec what the men had to go through and do.
 You sec ships sunk by subma rincs, and a submarine sunk by our dcstroycrs; planes shot down in namcs, balloons shot down, with observers jumping out with para chutes; infantry charging enemy strongholds and taking prisoners at the point of bayonet; guns in ac- ton from tho 25-mm. to the large naval guns mounted on fiat cars. Our men arc seen falling before the enemy gun fire.
 Belle Baker, famous vaudeville hcadliner and star of Colum bia S musical drama. The Song of Love, V is the only singer of popular songs on record who ever played New York city for 240 consecutive weeks.
 This great artistc plays role m Song of Love- such as she plays in real lfc-!hat Of a vaudeville artist. Needless to say, her charac- tcrization will be natural and full of tho spontaneity that has made her so popular when she played to a flesh and blood audience instead of to the eye of the camera. Ap- bearing with her in this film are Ralph Graves and David Durand.
 The management is preparing for q turn-away business tomorrow and | Friday on these two features.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

hospital last night at the age of 6'. His home had been in Brookfiell since his retirement from the serv- ice two years ago.
 Captain Loring. who was nativ Of East Boston. Mass, went to Sc at the age of IT. He became skip per of four masters sailing 70 near! every part of the world and late was in the trans-Pacific service. a skipper. He became a master !. the lighthouse service in 1896 an for years made Newport, +. l., hi headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
BRISTOL NEWS
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The sum of s1,000 is bequeathcd to Mrs. Grace Griffin of Plymouth and $500 is left to Mrs. Anna Mar din of Prospect street. referred 10 in the will as frieDds of the de- ceased. The sum of s1.00O is left 10 Miss Mary Beck and $500 to Miss Edith Healy, of this city, both nurses of the late Mrs. Hanna. Mrs. Alice StearnS of Woodrow street, West Hartford, and Irma Iscly of South ington arc each bequeathed the sum of $500, and $500 each is left to Miss Ruth Bradshaw and William Bryce Of this city.
 Tho eNecutoc of tho will is directed 10 establish a trust fund of not more than S20o for the care of the family plot in the TerryNillc cemetery. A sister-in- law Mrs. Sarah Philips of kensington, and d niece of the late Mr. Hanna. Miss Sarah LoNiland of New Haven, arc each bequeathed $500. Two local churches, the Trin- ty Episcopal and First Congrega- tional, arc each left the sum of $500. The will states that a sG5 marker shall be placed on the late Mrs. Hanna's grave.
 The remainder of tho estate is be- queathed 10 the NewinGton Home for Crippled children.
 Council Meeting Tuesday
 A meeting of the city council will be held in the council chamber in the City hall building on Tuesday night starting at 7:5O o'clock. Many important matters are expected to come up before the council mem- bers, one of them concerning the levying of this years tax rate.
 A recommendation that three su- pernumcrary officers be appointed to the regular force of the police department will be made and. it is expected, will be approved. Those who arc 10 be recommended for ap- pointment arc Supernumeraries Dewey Carpenter, Anthony Greisner and John Bachman. It is expected that the mon will De assigned to tho Forestvillc and pair of night shift beats It is said that Officer Cor nelius Connolly will be assigned 10 tho recently established West Side beat Officer James Burns, it is understood, did not care 10 patrol the beat and will remain in his present pasition.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Dynamite in Tunnel
 Starts Bomb Scare

New York, March 13 OuP)- Discovery Of a single stick of dy- namite in an 1nterborough Rapid Transit subway tunnel under the Harlem river precipitated a bombing scare today.
 The explosive, uncapped and without wires, was found by a trackwalker. Police discounted reports that the dynamite was intended to blow up the tube, being inclined to the opinion that it had inadvertently been left there by worker.
 Another report that a dyna- mite bomb had been found in the Clark street tunnel also was denied by police.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
Argentine Strikers
 Burn Railway Cars

BucnoS Aires, March l. Pl-Thc quarrel of Argentine railroad work CTS with their employers took q rio- lent turn today, several persons be- ing slightly wounded.
 When a train stopped at Nalla- luro, a suburb of Buenos Aires. q group of workers compelled the pas sengers 10 abandon the coaches, which were Sprinklcd with inflam- lnable liquids and burned.
 Similar cases occurred at Liniers and Ciudadela Statnons on the out skirts of the city.
 The first step taken by the rail way men was an hours suspension of traffic on all lines yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
THE, EMBASSY

Today and tomorrow marks the final showing of tho double feature screening at the Embassy theatcr. George O'Brion and Sue Carroll ap- pear as the leads in The Lone Star Ranger Paris Bound' with Ann Harding and Fredric March play ing the title role complete tho show ing of the double feature.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
COMPLETES G5TH YEAR

Cromwell March 13 GPl-If on sticks to the task long enougl there is the possibility of making !; record. and such appears 10 belon; completed G5 years of continuou servicc with the J. .G l.. Steven company as toymaker.
 Keeping at q task also may in duce longevity for Miss Ralph wa. S1 years last December.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
VIRGIL MCNEIL DEAD

New Haven, March 13 Pl-Nirgil r. McNell. veteran insurance agency head here for 50 years, who died in Southern Pines, N. C., yes terday, was department Commander of the Connecticut G. A. E. in 1906 and one of the best known war vet trans Of the state.
 He was S7 years old when pncu- monia claimed him as victim.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13

A continuance until Saturday was ordered in the cases of Anthony Pawlicki. 40, of 66l Governor street. Leon Toposlli. A. of IS Cross street and Caesar MiccZkowski. 22, of IS Cross street, charged with breach of the peace and assaulting each other. on request of Attorney L. J. Colon, who appeared for Kopocki and MieCzkoWsEi
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
X-SOLDII,R FOUND DEAD

Bridgeport, March Is lPl - Mi- chael Chmura. 36, formerly a Po- fish soldier. was found dead today in his two room apartment at 23 Gilmore street from Illuminating gas asphyAiation.
 Chmura had not been seen for three weeks and the condition Of his body indicated he had been dead about that long, Discovery of the body was made when tho po- lice were asked 10 enter the apart ment, as Chmura's rent was over duo.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
WINDOW WASHER CARELESS

Chicago, March IS NPD-Aftcr washing windows in q loop sky scraper all day, Charles Sanstrom started washing those in his second floor apartment. He fcll because he had neglected to use his safety strap He proba bly, will recover.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
MISS NILSSON BETTER

Los Angeles, March is UP)- Anna c. Nilsson, screen star, was reported nearing recovery today from the hip injury which has kep. her in a hospital bed since she was thrown from q horse 22 months ago.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
LIGHTHOUSE EMPLOIE DEAD

Danbury, March Is P-Captain Walter G. Loring, for many years master of tenders in the Unite5 States lighthouse service on the At lantic coast, died in the Danbury
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
RJRBER EJTURES

New York, March 13.-tP-Rub- Der futures opened steady; May l5.10: July 15.60; September 16.10.
New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
13n YEARS IN PRISON TERMS

Cambridge. Mass, March 13 (lP) - Prison sentences totaling 1S2 years were imposed in superior court here yesterday on three robbers and two men who bad been convicted of statutory offcnscs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-31
BISMARCK AWAITING
MARD GRAS OPENING
Funds Obtained From Fun Fes.
tival Will Be Used for State
Legion Convention

Bismarck will attend the grand
opening at Z o'clock this evening Of
the three-night Mardi 0ras fun fes-
tival sponsored by Lloyd Spetx post
Of the American Legion and the Bis
marck American Legion Auxiliary.
The festival Is being held at the
old Bismarck armory building AZ
Broadway avenue and Second street.
The program begins ct Z O'Clock to-
morrow and Wednesday evenings alao
and the show viii remain open until
the last celehrator leaves for home"
each morning. according to Charles
+. Martin, who Is In general charge.
The Mardi 0ras building has been
"elaborately decorated" according to
M. Martin, and Is "chock full Of fun
Devices"
Money obtained for tho enter
tainemnt offered at the festival hall
win be used by the two sponsoring or.
CARNATIONS in staging the state con-
veution Of the two organizations here
this summer.
During the three-night program q
radio set and cedar chest win be given
away. Other prizes will be given
away each evening. Preparations for
the festival have been In progress
several weeks.
Besides MI. Martin those in charge
of arrangements are Walter 5ather.
H. c. McCready, A. L. Fosteson, Harry
Rosenthal. Thomas Calvin, Mrs. Carl
Z. Knudtson. Theodore Quanrud. II.
2. Goddard, and John Eeck.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-31
Kings Suicide Traced to
Contract That She Re-
tain Boylsh Figure
4~
JUMPS FROM FIFTH STORY
Lack Of Food, Sleep and Water,
Use Of Reducing Pellets
Sent Her to Hospital

New York, Mar. Sl.-R-Aiss Al
Ign King. former musical comedy star.
Is dead ana Broadway today traced
the series Of events which ended In
her suicide back to . contract which
demanded that she keep Z boyish
figure to hold her Job.
She died yesterday from injuries
suffered when she Jumped from the
fifth story apartment Of her aunt In
Greenwich village.
In 1921 Miss King weighed 1l6
pounds. Then the boyish figure be-
came the vogue on Broadway. She
reduced to lis pounds.
She signed . contract which read:
1T Is expressly made q part Of this
agreement, and Is an essential part
thereof, that u at any time you
should. during the term Of the said
arrangement, increase In weight
more than 10 pounds or decrease IN
weight more than 10 pounds, or let
the dimensions Of any part Of your
figure vary more than one.half inch.
then and in that event we shall have
the right to cancel this contract upon
giving you one weeks notice"
Miss King lived up to her contract
six years. To do It she resorted to
various diets and remedies. She went
without food, without sleep, without
water and took reducing pellets.
In 1876 her health failed and she
was sent to q sanitorium where she
remained for nearly two years.
Shortly before she died she ex-
| planned her act by saying:
II did It because ! will never re.
turn to Broadway"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-31
STAGE STAR LEAPS TO DEATH
AFTER DIET CAUSES SICKNESS
Don Drives
1876 NJ. p. b.

Ocean Speedway, Daytona Beach,
Fla, Mar. 3l.-R-After making two
runs over the ocean speedway here
today at an average speed Of ITO miles
an hour, Kaye Don, British race car
driver, announced he would start his
official assault upon the worlds speed
record Of 23l miles an hour.
On his first official run over the
course, the beach was 50 bumpy that
he was able to attain . speed Of only
l8e.046 miles an hour, which was IS
miles an hour slower than the record.
Don's average speed taking the fast
est two runs out Of the first three he
made, was l63.ll2 miles an hour.
On the second run he made l80.270
and on his third 106y046. His best
average two way speed over the kilo-
meter was l03.506 miles an hour.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1930-03-31
FRANK HAWKSLANDS
GLIDER TUCSON IN
FLIGHT over NATION
Casts of From Tow Plane IN
Darkness With Stiff Gale
Causing Difficulty III

Tucson, Arix., Mar. 3l.-R-Cap-
tain Frank Hawks VA forced to re-
turn to Tucson airport today shortly
after he took off for FL Paso, Texas,
In continuation Of his transcontinen-
tai glider flight. The rope attaching
his glider to the tow-plane broke.
The transcontinental glider pilot
cut loose from his tow-plane over
Tucson at 7:25 o'clock last night, just
ten hours and forty minutes from the
time he left San Diego. Calf.
The wind.riding flyer trailed his
lead-plane from Phoenix through .
stir gale and landed here after dark
on . strange field marked only by the
elare Of automobile headlights. On
the hop from the coast city. Captain
Hawks made two landings-one at
Yuma, ,Arix., to refuel the tow-plane.
and again at Phoenix where the first
transcontinental air-train crew ate
lunch.
Towed by q small two-place BIZ
plane piloted by ]. D. Jeruigan. r..
Captain Hawks took off from San
Diego at 7:45 .. m, yesterday. Be-
fore noon the mountains Of Southern
California had been crossed, the first
refueling stop had been made and the
air.traiu was riding . stiff breeze to-
ward the Arizona capital The Phoe-
nix landing was made 1T 2:06 p. m.
and the takeoff for Tucson was 1t
$40 p. m.