Engineers delay may push verdict in Hauver killing case
In Hagerstown Lewis and Clarke await verdict in the Hauver murder case after a five day trial. Judge Wagaman said no decision until engineers finish work surveying the raid scene. Discrepancies over shot origin and distance persist while photographs and ballistic tests are reviewed, with both sides offering conflicting testimony.
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Washington
Clarke
Clyde L. Hauver
enars
Jilings
Frank G. Wagaman
Hagerstown
William A. Storm
mike
rouve
sl ng
Lewis
Samuel A. Lewis
Frederick
Washington County
Bank President Killed By Firing Robbers in Kentucky
In Smiths Grove Kentucky AP reports J Robert Kirby bank president was fatally shot as robbers who had robbed Bank of Oakland fled into nearby hills. A dayslong posse pursued them while townsfolk searched. The Oakland bank robbery yielded about 1800. The incident ended with Kirby mortally wounded during the exchange of gunfire. Nearby Buckertown saw an unrelated inquest into a pedestrian death from an auto crash.
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Smiths Grove
J Robert Kirby
Bank of
Oakland
iTurby
Washington criticizes Reds as patriots doubly under fire
In Washington on December 26 the White House and State Department faced a shifting stance on radicals, with labor and local authorities tightening anti communist pressures while federal policy appears more liberal toward admitting or deporting people with radical beliefs. The piece notes eroding government prestige, growing anti red sentiment, and the public’s reaction as officials, including Stimson and Coolidge references, are pressed by critics. Also covered are Lutheran Christmas services conducted by a junior department of the Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School with program details and participants.
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AoA Berrie
Washington
White House
State Department
oper
Reds
Department of Labor
jal
isug “rees
Réds
Beser
Stimson
Bolszert
Georg
mer
eninetang
vent
Ramsay
curious institute
American
B. Shearer
12 000 Armenians Fed by Americans at Christmas Feast
Soviet Armenia sees 12000 homeless Armenian children fed by American Near East Relief workers. Dr. Joseph Beach of Yale presided as nurses and volunteers distributed warm clothing. Children stood in front of Mt Ararat forming the message America You Saved Us.
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Soviet
Armenia
rses
Russia
Jouolph Beach
Yale University
Near Easy relief
Bt. Ararat
america
Hoover Moves to State War and Navy Building
President Hoover shifts executive offices from the White House to the State War and Navy building after a Christmas Eve fire. Fire officials cite a defective overheated flue in Walter Newtons office as the cause. The move aims to relieve White House congestion and place Hoover in a temporary winter room by tomorrow afternoon.
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Washington
State
War and Navy
White House
Hoover
Executive avenue
Secretary of the Navy
arene
Walter Newton
District of Columbia fire department
Rubio Leaves Baltimore to Visit in Washington
Baltimore December 26 AP Pascual Ortiz Rubio president-elect of Mexico and his official party left Baltimore for a four day visit in Wellington. Their special train departed at 12 40 am. The Mexican leader had been at Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment and rest and was met at his hotel by a Washington government representative who joined him on the train. His three younger children remained in the hotel suite while the parents were at the hospital. Two older sons, students at Gettysburg Academy, spent Christmas here and then went to New York.
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Baltimore
Washington
New York
Frost Severe Damage Extends South of Miami
Miami, December 6 AP Frost damage reached as far south as Homestead in the wake of the coldest Christmas day on record at the U S Weather Bureau center. Vegetation suffered severe losses with potato crops and other greenery bearing the brunt. temperatures ranged from 31 to 35 degrees while Miami saw a minimum of 44.
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Miami
Fla
United States Weather Bureau
Homestead
Miam
One Youth Killed Two Hurt In Crash Near Greencastle Pa
A car crash north of here on the road to Greencastle Pennsylvania killed one youth and injured two others after Christmas. Authorities say the trio had spent the holiday in the area and were returning home when the accident occurred. The names and exact ages were not disclosed in the report.
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Mason
here
Greencastle
Hood Club Event at Francis Contes Singing Tilt Friday
Hood Club announces a community event at Francis Contes with a presiding speaker and singing performances on Friday. Local residents are invited to attend as part of a Pacific region gathering.
Five Wills Probated Here Dispose Of Estates In Frederick
Five wills probated in Frederick county leave estates of varied sizes. Key bequests include Mrs Charine J McHenry's estate of about 25000 divided among her children with contingent shares to issue of deceased children, Jacob W Sponselier leaving all to widow Lucy Sponselier, and Mary Elier Brumner’s will distributing about 10000 with multiple specific gifts and residuary shares to Dr Robert S Telty Grace Ant gardener and Margaret Schultz Phebus. Executors named include Allen McHenry Cornellius McDeritt Dr Tyson and Harry R Ahalt. Will dates range from 1917 to 1929.
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the Register of Wills
Frederick county
charine J. McHenry
Harry
Lee
Allen
Jennie
William
Charles
Victor
Grover
Richard
Addie
Blanche
Bradley McHenry
Mollie Burek
Allen McHenry
George W. Gittings
D. Princeton Buckey
Sponselier
Jacob W. Sponselier
New Alarket
Lucy E. Sponselier
Cornellius TL. McDeritt
Reno S. Harp
Harry Deater
Brunner
Mary Elier Brumner
John Engie
Fannie Statey
Philadelphia
Edna Schaeffer
Baltimore
John C. Knode
Rippon
W. Va
T. J. Michael
Frederick
Iea Johnson
Johnson
Richard Bruener Baumgerdner
Harry Phebus
Margaret Schultz Phebus
Milton O. Bruiner
Allen L. Bruner
the
testatrix
Robert S. Telty
Grace Antegardner
Margaret
Schultz Phebus
hisetty
Tyson
F. Ross
Joseph T. Griffin
nath WH
Charles T. Ahalt
Petersville
Joshua D. H. Analt
Charles Ralph Ahalt
Elizabeth Catherine Huffer
Harry R. Ahalt
Arthur D. Willard
Edith E. Wickham
Scoggins
Sarah Jane Scoggins
Hatfet
Jane Brice
Frederick D. Bruce
William G. Baker
John E. Morningstar
Byrd to Recommend 15 for Expedition Honors
Washington December 26 AP Richard Evelyn Byrd recently promoted to rear admiral will recommend 15 members of his Antarctic expedition for commendation as soon as they return from the South Polar regions. Byrd said by radio they deserve great credit for the expedition work that led to his advancement. The message was from the flagship America to Secretary Adams. New Midway Parent-Teacher Meeting Reports Weather and musical program with Wilbur and Roger Fogle. Christmas service held with student soloists and a pageant.
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Washington
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Congress
X. department
Byrd
ea department
ttle America
Tucuila
Samoa
Adams
New Midway F.T
New Midway Parent-Teacher's Association
Wilbur
Roger Fogle
Si war
Miers Mildred Reddick
Maceune Loots
Woodsboro
Alebee Overhonzer
Soviet to Aid in Search for Missing Americans
The Soviet government announced it would join a U S effort to locate missing aviators Carl Erickson and Borland who disappeared six weeks ago over Siberia, coordinating a search by air with American authorities.
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Washington
Borch
Senate Foreign Relations
Carl Eicson
art Borland
Starvation Threatened for Birds by Heavy Show Snow
Baltimore reports potential starvation among game birds as heavy snow hides bugs and natural food. State Game Warden E Lee LeCompte warns sportsmen must provide sustenance before conditions worsen for stock birds amid ongoing cold and snow.
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Baltimore
E. Lee LeCompte
Outdoor Christmas Lights to Be Judged Tonight
Outdoor Christmas decorations across local homes will be judged tonight at 6:30 under Robert L. South of Potomac Edison Company. Judges David Griff Charles A. Opel Jr and John A Shires will tour the area to select prize winners from exterior displays including homes of A W Condon C Will Flautt ED Michael J William Cannon Major Lloyd Culler R Ames Hendrickson William C Humm EB C Valentine John W Snook and others with notable displays at the Ransburg and Wilson residences plus Kemp's store. A $23 gold prize is offered for the top commercial display and domestic prizes are listed for second and third places with amber details noted.
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Robert L. South
Potomac Edison Company
David ©. Griff
Charles A. Opel, Jr
John A. Shires
A. W. Condon
C. Will Flautt
Michael
J. William Cannon
Major Lloyd ©. Culler
R. Ames Hendrickson
William C. Humm
EB. C. Valentine
John W. Snook
David G. Everhart
Harry L. Ebert
R. E Town
Cannon
Eliis B. Ransburg
Rockwell Terrace
John McB. Wilson
West Third street
American Legion
Kemp
tme
Christmas Program at Johnsville School
Pupils presented a Christmas program Thursday evening titled A Wonderful Christmas with recitations, plays, and solos. Performers included Gerald Graham, Ralph Eyler, Helen Sagler, Leah Beile, Virginia Metz, and others delivering pieces such as Angels From the Realms of Glory, Do You Believe in Santa Claus, and There’s a Christmas Tree Spirit, among several recitations and a talk by Mrs. Stras.
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Johnsvile school
Wietrara Morrison
Gerald Graham
Ralph Eyler
Helen recent
Olé Enziand
Leahbeile Blessing
Santa
Doris
ifany
Jane Sagler
Isobel Boone
Mildred Horning Doro- Sener
Mary Briones
Eda Abrecht
eda ESomashe Lous
Epier
Paulne yimerr
Virginia Metz
Carmen Gra
Groh
David Spurmier
Tecstakon
Spurrier
Severe alcohol poisoning cases over holiday period rise
A report details several severe alcohol poisoning cases reported during the holiday period. Health officials urge caution and remind the public about responsible drinking and access to medical help.
Three Women Among Victims of Lichor
Capital York reports 99 alcohol related cases over Christmas with four deaths last year at Bellevue Hospital. Three patients were women among the victims. Hospital admissions show many cases of wood alcohol poison with no new deaths. Unified Border Patrol plans for prohibition enforcement to be submitted to Congress as Mills announces a border and ports plan.
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York
Bellevue Hospital
Unified Border Patrol
Washington
Canada
Treasury
Congress
congressional
Mills
forc i
Barab
Idaho
Hoover Law Enforcement Commission
Hoover
Department of Justice
Senate
Keymar Couple Celebrates Sixty Years Together
Mr and Mrs Geo W Dern marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Keymar home with a turkey dinner for children and all descendants. The couple, married in Georgetown now Walkersville, lived on the Francis Scott Key farm near Kersville until 22 years ago. Mrs Dern, born Amanda Routzahn, is past 80. Mr Dern is 84. They have 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Geo. W. Dern
Keymiar
John Forrest
Bessie Mehring
Keymar
Hasrr
Motters
Erin
Gettysburg
Clarence
Taneytown
Roy
New Midway
Georgetown
Walkersville
Dern
Francis Scott Key
Kersville
Carroll County
Auto skid accident near Chambersburg halts holiday trip
A morning crash west of Chambersburg involves the Bol and Golder Horeig families on the way to visit relatives for Christmas. Two drivers were taken to Get by passing motorists, the damaged car towed for repairs, and all parties were briefly delayed as cold weather and snow affected travel.
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Linton
Gerge Kolb
Camerged
Holt- Willem
blaze
Tine
Bunty Fe
Bol brothers
Chambersuce
Air
Golder Horeig
Frederick
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