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The Washington times., 1934-03-22

Harlow, Gable
Anyway, the industry was some.
what startled when 1t became
known that Metro-G Goldwyn- Mayer
had purchased the daring theme.
Several producers SHE'D at the
idea-and more startling still is
the news today that Jean Harlow
is slated for the feminine role,
while Clark Gable may be as
signed the male lead. Cain, now
a member Of M.-G.-M's scenario
staff, will probably prepare the
script of his novel.
Strolling down news-collecting
lane and the like-UNIVERSAL
punctured the bank account for
John (very high-brow) Gals
worthy's novel, zone More River" !"
and states the ditty as a James
Whale production. R. c. ~Jour-
ney's End'') Sheriff has dished
up the script, his third for the
whale of a chap.
Some MISUNDERSTANDING were
so orderly with traffic at the
corner of Hollywood Blvd. and
Vine st. that Officer Earl Reed
gave HIMSELF a ticket-just to
keep in practice!
Some Wanderings
wanderings Around Hollywood
.. .About-to-be- e-divorced hubby of
a star went slightly DAFFY
t'other eve when trying to gain
entrance to a certain brunette'S
apt. with the aid Of a CAT.
Hotel detectives FINALLY per-
suaded the overly-romantic chap
to drop his pop-gun into a desk
drawer and forget it-for the
moment.
Hazel Forbes, the tooth powder
gal, is a-dancing at late hangoutS
with Eddie Cronjager, the camera
cranker. Ted Lewis, who opens
at the Paramount Theater today
and the missus were terribly IN
TRIGUED by Gene Austin's
music at the Clover Club, Sun,
Eve. There's a deal on for the
yacht Club Boys (super-enter"
tainers) to Hollywood debut it
at one of the gay joints.
Verna Hillie (wifey Of the
The Washington times., 1934-03-22

off in Washington yesterday OF
his way to Florida, to look ovel
the Chester Hale ballet at the
Fox, q Sidney conception. Wher
he measured up the applause fol
the fan number he was satisfied
to climb into his limousine anc
continue his ride to Miami.
Protecting Styles
Last night, oscar Doob. chief
Of the Loew publicity guns, here
on NRA matters, summoned all
Of the local critics to the Shore
ham and with Col. Harry Long,
division manager, discussed the
pre-release of Norma Shearer's
Grip Tide" due at Loew'S Pal
ace Theater Easter week.
Ballyhooer Doob explained that
still pictures on the new Norma
Shearer feature have been held
up until the very last moment
because M-G!M have been re
luctant to release the latest
style models displayed in RIP
Tide"
''You will probably be sur
prised to know that the pres
sure from the style shops and
department stores has been in
sistent for advance releases on
Hollywood Styles" said Mr..
DOOb. eve would like to &C
cOmmOdate these merchants
and we would like to make
these stiIl pictures available at
the earliest opportunity but the
facts are that these creations
are too often copied and re-
produced in cheaper models"
"TO assure protection the
Metro Goldwyn!Mayer style ex-
perts absolutely insist that their
designs be withheld from the
newspapers and all publicity
mediums until the exact date
when pictures are released. The
restriction is as binding as any
clause in star contract"
Leneta Lane in Films
Leneta Lane is going to get an
other chance in pictures accord
ing to today's Hollywood bulletins
The former leading woman o.
the National Theater Players ha
been cast by Paramount for a yer!
important role in the Arnolt
Rothstein racket story, "Now II
Tell"
In her debut in the sound pic
lures Leneta Lane drew a blank
She was assigned the part Of {
nurse in Murder by the Clock
and was scheduled to take part il
some important scenes. Whe1
the picture was cut the Lenets
Lane role was left on the cutting
room floor. Her appearance wa
confined to one 307second scene.
So great has the interest beer
in the portion of the newsreel al
Warner Bros. Metropolitan Thea
ter in which Colonel Charles A
Lindbergh appears before thu
Senate Committee investigating
air mail contracts, that announce
ment is made that this subject
will be held over for another week
and become a portion of the neV
weeks newsreel.
The interest comes from thu
fact that it is the first time thai
Colonel Lindbergh has ever spoker
for q newsreel.
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
JOE PENNER IS SENSATION
Hollywood Taking Measures to
Protect Advance Styles Shown
On Picture Screens
Ry ANDREW r. KELLEY

Current sensation of the show and radio world Joe Penner
Yesterday he refused $4,000 week flat salary for week
Broadway insisting upon percentage and guarantee
tract which would him of greater income
Last Joe Penner worked with Fancho and Marco
unit at $1,000 week. Since then he signed to
radio contract which called for appearance weekly
Sunday night His juvenile following the air has grown
tremendous proportions and is reflected in his sensational
appeal at the movie box office.
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
Bounces to the Top

.Bounces to the Top
showmen trace his phenom-
email rise in popular appeal to
the fact that his favorite ex-
preston, "You Nawsty Man" IS
90 easily initiated. With the boys
of America Joe Penner has be-
come q national idol.
He is booked for an early
appearance over the Loew circuit
including the Fox Theater. His
last washington appearance was
ct the Times-Herald newsboyS
banquet at the Willard Hotel
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
Barry Comes Back

Barry Norton, who was the
SECRET romantic guy in Myrna
Logs life, is staging a cinema
comeback at Fox in "The World
Moves On. T e local news
hawks got sorta PEEVED at the
Academy awards dinner when it
was learned all of the votes hadn't
been taken-and there were dead
lines to meet. The crack that
TOPPED the evening was by King
Vidor when he wheezed: "ThiS
time it's on the leveI!".
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
Property Men Busy
BY Feg Murray

Property men on Bing Crosby's
latest picture, Were Not Dress
ing" had to equip everything
from a desert island to a palatial
yacht for various scenes in the
The Washington times., 1934-03-22
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
HOT {: :: !: From
HOLLYWOOD!
By JIMMY STARR

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, March 22.-Hello. Seldom is Jaded
Hollywood stirred by socaed literary sensations but James
NJ Cain proving the exception to the rule f it is that)
with his bestseler novel, The Postman Always Rings
Twice murder thriller, packed with dramatic punches by
amazingly simple dialogue Chats it's charm reayl.
The Washington times., 1934-03-22

warbler, Geoffery GiID is trading
her housewives apron for her
makeup kit again-this time for
a choice spot in Cleopatra. &.
Despite what you hear, Lee Tracy
HASN'T signed any deal with
Paramount. The front office is
STILL waiting for him to show
up-and Junior Laemmle Of
Universal, who gave Tracy his
comeEeSk chance, is BURNING
cause the scampering actor
PROMISED to sign with his out
fit. After six years Of being an
assistant director, Charley Bar
ton has been PROMOTED 60 to
a gagman for Norman Macleod,
directing Burns and Allen in
MANY Happy Returns" for Para
mount
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
PRIMARY ELEC-
TON RETURNS
Incomplete Figures Indicate
Richie d. And Nice, (R.)
Count Slow In County

Incomplete primary election re-
turns on Thursday morning indicat-
ed that Albert G. Richie had receiv-
ed the Democratic Gubernatorial
nomination for the fifth time, defeat
ing Charles Henry Conley, who as
pired for the nomination.
Returns Thursday morning also
indicated that Henry w. Nice had
won the Republican nomination for
Governor.
For the United States Senator, in
dications were that George l.. Rad
cliffe had been nominated by the
Democrats, and Joseph Irwin France
by the Republicans.
Our forms were held until four
O'Clock Thursday afternoon = in the
hope of being able to give complete
returns on the county vote in this
" 3ek's issue, but the cumbersome
Democratic ballot with its 60 names
rendered the work of the election Of
ficials such tedious task that the
count in the county had not been
completed at that hour.
The figures available at the time
of closing our forms placed Harold
e. Cobourn, Democratic candidate
for the State Senate, in the lead; G.
Reynolds Ash in the LEAD for States
Attorney; Mauldln Luln, County
Commissioner for Second Commits
sioner DistrlC.; Law y. Tosh, for
Third Commissioned law .c,, James
F. Evans, for Chief Judge; wa..er
e. Buck, for Clerk Of Court; Eu-
gene Racine, for Sheriff; Robert j.
McCauley, for Register of Wills; Ed
win S. Dorcus, for Treasurer; w.
Herbert Baker, for Assistant Treas
urer; William e. Briscoe, Thomas
H. Reynolds and Wroth H. Manlove,
for members of House of Delegates.
The Republican vote indicated ii.
Webster Smith in the lead in the
county for Governor; Joseph 1.
France, for U. S. Senate; Wilson g.
Reynolds, for Sheriff; Robert G.
Shippers, for County Treasurer;
Stanley D. LETTERS, for Assistant
County Treasurer; Jesse e. Pierson,
for Register of Wills; William s.
Dean, for County Commissioner, Dis
trict One.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
VICTIM OF HIT AND
RUN DRIVER

William Curry, aged 81 years,
who lived In what was until some
years ago Love Run School house,
near Porters Bridge, died in Union
Hospital, Elkton, on Saturday, as the
result of injuries suffered when
struck at an early hour the morning
of Labor Day, while walking along
the road west of Ragan's garage,
near Porters Bridge.
The unfortunate man was later
picked up by passing truck driver
and brought to the garage of Dins-
more Brothers, in this town. The
night attendant at the garage who
recognized the man as William Cur
ry, telephoned to Dick Myrick, at
Porters Bridge, who sent his, car for
him, and after finding the man had
been struck and seriously injured,
summoned DR.. r. G. Dodson, who
had him taken to Union Hospital
Elkton. An examination revealed
Curry had suffered injuries about
the head and spine, the lower por-
ton Of his body being paralyzed.
He fingered until Saturday, when he
died. His funeral was held on Mon
day, interment being made in West
Nottingham cemetery.
Surviving are his wife and six
small children.
Coroner Frazer has summoned a
jury Of inquest in the case.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
GRAY FAMILY REUNION

Rowlandville Methodist Protestant
Church again opened it's doors to the
Gray family for their fifteenth an
nual reunion with larger attend
ance than ever. Three members
had passed to the Great Beyond
since last year.
Rev. Howard Gray preached in the
morning on Memory" after which
he had charge of the Communion
service, assisted by Rev. e. ]. Wood
ward, pastor of the Church, and Rev.
Edward Layton, of Wilmington.
The afternoon. sermon was given by
Rev. Layton.
Music was furnished by the choir
of the Church, assisted by Mr.. and
Mrs, Wilson, of Wilmington, Del.
After this service the old officers
were reelected and plans were made
to hold the sixteenth reunion at
Rowlandville the second Sunday in
September, 1885.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
BRIEFLY NOTED
HAPPENINGS
Short Paragraphs OF Recent
Events In Town And
County

The Town Schools Of the Jacob
Tome Institute, Port Deposit, will
omen September II, at $3.50 o'clock.
A small unoccupied bungalow on
the FELTON, Hotel property, Elkton.
was destroyed by fire on Saturday
morning last. A defective electric
light wire is believed to have caused
the blaze.
Several bushels of clover and tim
othy seed, valued at $500, were stol-
en- from the warehouse of John F.
Richards, in Newark, Del, on Thurs
day. The seed is worth between
$12 and $13 per bushel.
Ernest, small son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Crystal Brian, of Rowlandville, met
with a painful accident on Wednes-
day when he run stick into his leg
in two places, while playing along
the creek.
Howard and Ruth FARMER, young
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Stacy
Farmer, OF Rowlandville, were at
tackled by COW in field and pain
fully injured. Little Ruth suffered
a fractured skull and teeth knocked
out and Howard was badly bruised.
The supper held for the benefit OF
Ebenezer M e. Church, on Thursday
evening last, was very success
full, and all who partook of
the meal provided were loud In
praise of it and those in charge.
The gross receipts were $131.75, and
the net receipts $104.84.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
LICENSE APPEAL CASE HEARD

On August 31st the State License
Board, Frank P. Bratton, c. S. Nc
Sherry and w. G. Purnell, heard the
appeal of Joseph Brown, of Colora,
who had been refused beer license
by the local Board
Miss Bertha Balderston, Rev. A.
H. Hibshman and Lloyd Balderston,
III, repeated their testimony before
the local Board, that license was
not needed at Colora and the great
majority of the residents objected to
it.
Mr.. Brown stated that there were
many temporary workers at Colora
who desired that license be granted
there.
The Board reserved decision, and
up to this time, Tuesday, we are re-
liabfy informed, disposition has not
been made of the case, despite the
published report that Brown had
been granted a license.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
GOOD ROADS CLUB
GATHERING

A largely attended and enthusiasts
tic meeting of the Upper Cecil Coun-
ty Good Roads Club was held on
Monday evening at the home of F..
p. Keppel, short distance north Of
town.
One of the popular features of the
meeting, which was held in the open,
ON the spacious lawn of the Keppel
home, was the presence of the Elks
Boys Band of Havre de Grace, under
direction of Mr. Reinhart. This or
ganization, which numbered some
thirty-six pieces, enlivened the meet
ing with several fine selections.
Acting as chairman in the absence
of the regular presiding officer, Mr..
F. P. Keppel stated the purpose of
the meeting and introduced Mr.. r.
Kleinsorgen, one of the clubs most
enthusiastic and active members.
Mr.. Kleinsorgen told how his sec
ton of the county had been neglect
ed when the good roads were appor-
toned and declared it was the in
tention of the members of his or
ganization to vote for no candidate
for County Commissioner who would
not promise assistance in correcting
this poor road condition.
Wm M. Pogue spoke briefly,
stressing the Importance of improv-
ing the road running north from
Rising Sun to the Pennsylvania line,
near Birmingham School, and what
it meant in business sense to our
locality, as an outlet for traffic thru
that fertile section of our neighbor-
ing State.
A number of candidates for var,
ious county offices were present and
the chairman called on them for re-
marks. Those who responded brief
ly were Clayton L. Ellison, candi-
date for nomination for Sheriff; w.
E. Fisher, for County Commissioner;
Bertha Balderston, for House of Del
egates; Thomas Reynolds, for House
of Delegates.
The concluding speech of the eve
ming was made by Harold e. Co.
bourn, candidate for State Senate.
who dwelt at some length on the tax
problem, offering as a step in the di-
rection of reduction in taxes and tax
reform the abolition of certain USE
less political Offices, and changes in
some of our tax laws.
Mr.. Cobourn was a member of the
Tax Payers Committee that some
time ago made an exhaustive study
of our cumberson and expensive tax
system, and is thoroughly familiar
with his subject.
At the conclusion of the speaking
refreshments consisting of hot dog
gies and lemonade were served to the
assemblage, which numbered prob
ably two hundred people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
NINTH DISTRICT FARMERS
CHR

The September meeting of the
Ninth District Farmers club was
held at the hospitable home of Mr..
and Mrs. John e. Reynolds, near
Blue Ball, on September 5, the press
ident, Dr.. Charles E. Miller in the
chair. After the opening song, an
interesting roll call was answered by
members, telling What are the
hardest nuts a farmer has to crack"
Following a brief business session,
resolutions of respect for Mrs. Nettie
e. England were read. Mrs. D. B.
Mcdowell gave splendid account of
her trip to Chicago and Mrs. J. e.
Crothers gave an interesting talk
about her trip thru New England
States and Canada. Both talks were
thoroughly enjoyed by the club.
The committee on Improving the
Schools" took up the subject. Mrs.
Charles Morris read a good paper
on "The Crisis on Public Education"
Mrs. VIM. Little read "your school
problems" and Mrs. ]. E. Crothers,
'"The Crisis in School revealed"
Mrs. J. B. Fassitt gave wonderful
talk on GLOW to Improve the
Schools" Messrs. David B. Nc
Dowell and William England were
appointed on the Inspection commit
tee. We then adjourned for dinner.
After a bountiful dinner and
pleasant social hour, the afternoon
session opened with singing. Mrs.
j. e. Crothers gave the financial
condition of the counties on the
Eastern Shore. Cecil is the richest.
Montgomery, Hartford and Cecil, the
richest per child in the State, Cecil
being third. Mr.. Ralph Wilson
spoke about the milk code or shed.
Miss Cook reported about the meet
ing on Maryland Laws for women at
Bayview. The county Chorus to
meet at Hopewell and the Education
al Trip to Gettysburg, September 81.
Mr.. J. z. Miller reported those
who had signed the wheat contracts
could plant 900 of their base period
average, also 1900 Western cattle
were coming into the county. Mr..
JOS. M. Vial, Animal Husbandry
Specialist from the University Of
Maryland gave good talk on ED
ucation" and Livestock, stating
Texas and Oklahoma were the only
states producing enough stock for
their own use. After singing the
club adjourned to meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Wilson. October 3,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
BEER LICENSES GRANTED

The License Commissioners of
Cecil County have granted the fol-
lowing additional licenses:
William H. Cox, Rising Sun, Class
D, beer, on sale generally.
Henry A. Warburton, Frank r.
Bowers and Joseph F. M. Bald, for
use of Ye Olde Homestead, at Char
Iestown, Class c. Club, beer and
wine.
Ella May Rothwell, Elkton, Glass
D, beer, on sale generally.
Margaret Denney, Elkton, R. D. 2,
Glass A, beer, off sale.
Harry E. Richardson, Rowlands-
Vile, R. D., Class D, beer, on sale
generally.
Joseph E. Hart, near Perryville,
Glass D, beer, on sale generally.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
GULF OIL STATION ROBBED

The Gulf Oil Station, in Havre de
Grace, operated by Dinsmore Bros,
of Rising Sun, was robbed for the
second time within three years, on
the morning of September 2.
An attempt to break the locks on
the street gate failed, but entrance
was gained through the wharf gate.
A warehouse window was smashed
and twenty-five gallons of Gulf Pride
oil stolen. The oil was in five gal
ion and one quart cans.
The first robbery occurred three
years ago when 1915 in cash was
stolen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
WEDDINGS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The marriage of Miss Kathryn
Louise Yerkes, only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Clinton j. Yerkes, Zion, to
Edgar Williams Thompson, only son
of John Thompson, also Of Zion, took
place at 10 o'clock Thursday morn
ing, August 80, at Moore's Chapel,
Blake, Cecil county. Rev. Holland,
pastor Of the chapel performed the
ceremony.
The bride was gowned in navy
blue tarvel crepe ensemble with &C.
cessories to match, and carried pink
rosebuds. Her only attendant, Mrs.
Horace Yerkes, was dressed in dark
green crepe trimmed in velvet with
accessories to match and wore cor
sage of pink rose buds. Horace
Yerkes, brother of the bride, acted
as best man.
The happy couple left by automo-
bile on trip through New York,
Niagara Falls and Canada.
The bride is one of Cecil county's
popular teachers and teaches at Co
lora. The groom is employed by
the State Roads Commission of Cecil
county. Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson
will reside in Zion.
CONNELLY-ESTE
The marriage of Miss Pearl Estes,
daughter of Mr.. D. M. Estes, of IL
dins, Hartford county, and Mr.. John
Connolly, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
P. Connolly, of near Rising Sun, was
solemnized on Saturday afternoon,
September 1, at the Baptist parson-
age, Aldino, by Rev. J. G. Ledbetter,
pastor.
The bride was attractively attired
in brown crepe, with accessories to.
match, and wore a corsage of roses
and carnations.
The bride and groom were accom-
panied by Mrs. G. P. Connolly and
Miss Frances Connolly, mother and
sister of the groom, Mesdames Will
son Armstrong and Victor Preston,
sisters Of the bride.
The newly-weds left for a motor
trip to Niagara Falls and other
points. They will reside near Ris-
ing Sun, the groom being associated
with his father in the dairy business
RAY-McCLINTOCK
Miss Marguerite A. McClintock,
only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick McClintock, Havre de Grace,
and Mr.. Carl c. Ray, of Harrisburg,
Pa, were quietly married Saturday
afternoon, Sept. 1, at the manse of
the Presbyterian Church in Perry
vile by the Rev. r. H. Hoover. The
bride was dressed in brown, with ac-
cessroies to match and carried bridal
roses. She was attended by Miss
Mary Seyfriet, Of Havre de Grace,
who wore black and white, and car
ried roses. Mr.. William Harvey of
Philadelphia was best man.
The groom is employed as an in
|spector on the Pennsylvania railroad.
MANLOVE-WALLIS
Miss Ann Wallis, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Wallis, of Middle
town, Del, and Mr.. William w.
Manlove, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Manlove, of Warwick, were united in
marriage Wednesday evening, Aug.
20, at the Methodist Episcopal Par
sonage in Middletown. Rev. Melvin
E. Wheatley performed the cere-
mony. The bride and groom had as
attendants Mr.. and Mrs. Gilmore
Reed. They will reside in Middle
town, where the groom is employed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
THROWN FROM TRUCK

David Cullen, aged about Is
years. son of Clarence Cullen, Of
near town, met with serious acci-
dent Thursday when he was thrown
from a truck while unloading corn
at Cameron Brothers canning factory
here. The bones of young Cullen's
nose were broken, and he was badly
cut and bruised. remaining uncon-
scious for some time. Several years
ago David was badly injured when
thrown under a roller, when the
horses became frightened.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY
DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph T. Richards
entertained at dinner on Sunday in
honor of the eightieth birthday an
niversary of Mrs. Richards mother,
Mrs. Martha Tosh. Those present
were: Mrs. Tosh, Lawson Tosh,
Miss Martha Tosh. Mr.. and Mrs.
John L. Tosh, son John Sterrett
Tosh, Mrs. Fanny Crothers of Balti-
more. Miss Mary Mckay of Philadel-
phia. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Richards
and Virginia Richards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
REGISTRATION IN THE SIXTH
DISTRICT

One hundred and fifteen names
were added to the registration list in
this, the Sixth Election District, on
Tuesday. OF this number n affili-
ated as Democrats, 81 as Republic
cans and one refused to declare at
tiliation. The total registered vote
in the District numberes 1892.
On wednesday, at the primary
election, IT'S votes were polled, leay-
ing 614 not voting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-09-14
ROBERTSON FAMILY BEUNIoN

Descendants of the w. T. B. R.
Robertson family held their annual
picnic and dinner on Labor Day, at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Brown, near Sylmar. Those
present, in addition to the host and
hostess were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M.
Pogue. Isabel and Ben; Mr.. and Mrs
Clifford Robertson. Freehold, n. j.;
Mr.. and Mrs. William R. Pogue,
William. Jr.. Jane and Joan; Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Buck, Billy. Gertrude,
Jack. Mary Jane and Ben Benson;
Lillian Robertson. Mr.. and Mrs, Ash
er Robertson. Harry G. and Thomas;
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Robertson and
Ann: Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Biles:
Ruth: Miss Eudora Sheridan,