National Aeroplane Competition Planned This Summer
A nationwide aeroplane competition is proposed to run from July 4 to October 12 to revive interest in aviation, aid domestic manufacturers, and support the War and Navy departments in building aerial forces. Promoted by the Aero Club of America with state and city clubs and publishers backing, the event aims for constructive, safe flying rather than spectacle.
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War and Navy Departments
National Guard
Naval Militia
America
Aero Club of America
United States
Pasadena Rooster Tobey Seeks Official Bird Title
Tobey Carney a broad shouldered rooster in Pasadena wins local affection with a mellow voice and loyal acts. Citizens lobby officials to declare Tobey the Official Bird of Pasadena while he enjoys daily routines with the Carney family and streetcar jaunts.
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Pasadena
Cal
Tobey Carney
Tobey
Fats and Leans to Meet for Allegany Mineral County Title
Westernport Maryland June 25. A big game between the Fats and Leans is planned at Potomac Pack next Tuesday afternoon to decide the Allegany county Maryland and Mineral county West Virginia championship. Proceeds go to St James Episcopal Church. The roster lists many players and officials including catchers pitchers infielders and outfielders for both sides with numerous named participants and organizers.
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Westernport
Potomac Pack
Allegany County
Mineral County
W. Va
St. James Episcopal Church
Lonaconing Juniors to host Cumberland White Sox in baseball
Lonaconing Juniors meet Cumberland White Sox at Lonaconing Athletic Park Sunday at 3 PM. Both teams have been playing good ball.
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Lonaconing
Cumberland White Sox
Lonaconing Athletic Park
Rush House at Addison to Open for Tourists and Travelers
The Rush House at Addison Pennsylvania on the old National Pike 39 miles west of Cumberland will open June 30 to serve tourists and the traveling public. New modern building owner James W Rush will cater to automobile parties with same evening dinners from Cumberland. Addison offers a short two hour drive and engagements can be booked by telephone.
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Rush
Addison
Old National Pike
Cumberland
James W. Rush
Catholic Educators to Meet in St Paul
In St Paul Minnesota the Catholic Educational Association holds its twelfth annual convention next week. It promises a large attendance and will be the first in the Northwest. The East will send a large contingent and other sections of the country will be represented.
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St. Paul, Minn
The
Catholic Educational Association
Orders to remove fishpots in river in Potomac County
Hagerstown June 25 Owners of fishpots in the Potomac River have been notified by state officials that fishpots are not allowed and must be removed at once. One owner declares the pot will stay, claiming it is an eelpot and noting few fish are taken. State's Attorney Wolfinger says the issue is mooted for the Potomac beyond Washington County.
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Hagerstown
Potomac River
Scott M. Wolfinger
Washington County
Wolfinger
Junior Christian Endeavor Rally Set for June 27
A Junior Christian Endeavor Rally is planned for Sunday afternoon June 27 at 42 p m in St Stephen's Lutheran Church at Center and Union streets. The event, part of Allegany County Christian Endeavor Union, gathers all junior societies of the county with Mrs R C Stotler as superintendent. Several societies will participate under the superintendent's leadership as a program is finalized. Ocean Race Around Cape Cod Opens June 26 New London Conn New England yachtsmen show strong interest in the Cape Cod race starting from the Thames river mouth near New London and finishing at Marblehead Mass a 195 mile course Open to schooners sloops and yaws Harold Vanderbilt gold cup to be awarded to the winner.
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Christian Endeavor
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Center
Union Streets
Cape Cod
New London
Conn
New England
Eastern Yacht Club
Thames
Marblehead
Mass
Harold Vanderbilt
Republican candidate for Alleghany State's Attorney
A Cumberland Maryland resident announces intention to run for State's Attorney of Alleghany County and seeks support in the Republican primaries.
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Allegany County
Walsh Announces Candidacy for State's Attorney Nomination
William C. Walsh announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Allegany County State's Attorney and seeks support from local citizens at the upcoming primary.
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William C. Walsh
Allegany County
Bishop Northrop's Jubilee Observed Quietly in Charleston
The fiftieth anniversary of Rt. Rev. Harry P. Northrop’s ordination was observed quietly as he has been ill. The Charleston bishop, born in Charleston, turned seventy four this year and was ordained in Rome in 1865 before becoming Charleston’s bishop in 1883. He recently traveled to Baltimore for treatment.
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Northrop
Charleston, & C
Harry P. Northrop
Charleston
Baltimore
Rome
Salem marks first anniversary of great fire
Salem Massachusetts observes the fire’s first anniversary with no formal ceremony but displays flags on many public and private buildings to note how the city has risen in twelve months.
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Salem
Mass
Merrbach Seeks Support in Allegany County GOP Primary
John G. Merrbach announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Allegany County and requests voter support in the Republican primaries. Merrbach signs his name urging Republicans to back his bid.
Cumberland candidate announces run for county treasurer
Robert E. King of Cumberland Maryland announces his candidacy for the office of County Treasurer of Allegany County. He states the run is subject to the decision of the Democratic Primaries and seeks the support of all voters.
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Allegany County
Fuller Barnard, Jr
Henry Fresh
James Chapman
Robert E. King OF
Cumberland, MD
House of Delegates
Arthur F. Smith
Robert M. Hutcheson
John Farrady, SR
James E. Crump
Maryland
McFarland Seeks Republican Support for Allegany Sheriff
A campaign appeal from Peter C. McFarland requesting votes in the Allegany Republican primary for the office of sheriff. The message urges voters to back McFarland and expresses respect for the electorate.
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