Thieves loot bonds cash and jewelry in Baltimore offices
In Baltimore downtown on a weekend break in, thieves stole negotiable bonds worth 350,000, plus cash, jewelry and stamps exceeding 1,000 from several offices. The Finance Company of America suffered the main loss with over 900 in jewelry and 100 in cash. Police suspect a safecracker who could open a safe by listening to its combination. Louis Eliasberg, company president, found desks scattered across the floor. Other offices in the area, including Northwestern National Insurance, the Finance Service Company, the American Oil Company, and Home Fertilizer Company, were also broken into.
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Baltimore
Finance Company of America
Hte
Serorinity Staemert
Louis Eliasberg
Northwestern National Insurance Co
Finance Service Company
American Oil Company
Home Fertilizer Company
Legion Commander Backs Navy Warship Plan
Ed ward E. Spafford commander of the American Legion testifies before the House Naval Committee backing the administration's warship construction program and says he will send a facts statement to American Legion posts for dissemination amid opposition led by Frederick q. Libby. The item also notes market news and local campaign updates in Martinsburg and Laytonsville.
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Washington
Edward E. Spafford
American Legion
House Naval Committee
Spafford
Frederick Q. Libby
For the Prevention of
Open New Church School Building Opens in Middletown
A new church school building addition costing about 12500 was opened with 355 attendees at the Re formed Church of Middletown. Speeches by Rev M McKibben Emory L Coblentz and others highlighted the history and aims of the school plus details of the new era die room mothers room and classrooms. The project directed by M Frank Holter Calvin R Coblentz and others included architect Jonas T Hamme York and contractor Theodore C Shafer.
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Church School of
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
M. McKibben
Baltimore
Mary
Marland Council of Regions Education
Emory JL. Coblents
J. S. Adam
B F. Blubaugh
L Osmond Dert
Thegdesien
I.e
Coblentz
Wlc. Day
Lutheran Church
L. Osmond Derr
Lutheran
B. F. Blubaugh
United Breeren
M. Frank Holter
Calvin R. Coblentz
John W. Holter
N. E. Kefauver
Albert
Remsburg
Emory L. Coblentz
Albert C. Kefauver
Leslie N. Coblentz
F. CC. T Remsburg
Jona Ti
Hamme
York
Theodore C. Shafer
Gionni
Nikirk
Court House basement upgrades prepare city magistrate court
Progress on Court House basement renovations for a city magistrate court includes an exit opening on West Church street, concrete steps, planned interior work, and a two room division. The space will feature a wood floor, electric lighting by Potomac Edison, and thorough cleaning. Projected cost around 2000 dollars.
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Waz
Lichting
Potomac Edison Companys
E. Fisher
LeRor Hake
Wildest
Hold Joint Meeting at Francis Scott Key Hotel
A joint meeting of officers from Sundar Choo sup and Frederickconvolgtion was held at the Francis Scott Key hotel as speakers addressed Marstand Council relocation and school association. A bridge luncheon followed in the Blue and Green rooms with Mrs. R. Ames Hendrick hosting and Mrs. Earl H. Howard taking first prize.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Frank
Ae Doen
Balimare
Eecreca
Teghent
School Assoc
Ministeriat Aseos Wae
R. Ames Hendrick
Second Street
Earl H. Howard
The News Cartoonist Sets Record
The February Current History Magazine reproduces 11 cartoons by American artists. Eight are by Leo Thiele of The News and NEA Service, a daily editorial cartoonist. Thiele’s eight drawings depict major national and world situations and appear in weekly newspapers. This eight of twelve recognition is believed to set a new record for American cartoonists.
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Histry Magazi
Leo FE
Thiele
The
News
NEA Service
Am Wkspaper
Royal Neighbors Banquet at Middletown by Eureka Camp
Eureka Camp 3787 Royal Neighbors of America hosted a May banquet in Memorial Hall Middletown with 150 guests from Baltimore Frederick Hagerstown and Martinsburg W Va. Dr A A Lamar served as master of ceremonies and Mrs Mary Bowlus received a jewel.
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Memorial Hall
Middletown
Eureka Camp
Asarkca
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mary Bowlas
Austin A. Lamar
B. F. Bluhaurd
Myerstille A. B. Church
Mary 4
Roof
Carrie Coblertz
Oracle
Charlotte
Bussard
Mary Bowlus
Recruder
Carria Coblertz
Bessie
Estella Rudy
A. A. Lamar
Pan American republics approve sixth conference accords
Twenty American republics with their delegates gave preliminary approval to the sixth Pan American Conference agreements in Havana. The Paraguayan delegate was absent from the plenary session, but officials saw no objection to the accord, noting Paraguay was in full accord. The ceremony was simple with no speeches. A leather bound copy of motions and resolutions was placed on the table as Dr Bustamante presided.
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Havana
Oine
Paraguay
Russia readies disarmament meet amid draft treaty text
Soviet officials submitted the draft disarmament convention as preparations for a high level conference proceed. Maxim Litvinov leads the reparatory commission in setting terms for the arms control talks expected to open soon in a tense postwar climate.
Coblentz Family Distinctive Gatherings Noted in Middletown
Mrs. Coblentz hosted a dinner attended by numerous friends including Miss Carrie Coblentz and Lora Coblentz. Among guests were John S Renn and Harmon Co Adt-town. Rev. Wine Cohlenta of Reading, Pa., and Quenzil Hagerzmaan attended. another son could not be present.
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Niior
Jona C. Coblentz
Middletown
Reading
Jurors Drawn for March Mont County Court Term
Judge Peter has drawn jurors for the Montgomery County circuit court March term with a long list of names from Rockville Clarksburg Poolesville Darlington Gaithersburg Potomac Beallsville and Wheaton among others. The panel includes Laytonerite Beagles Wachter Hawkiss Burd Massog Beall Rab tut Steteberg Viet Case Beall Sarrett and many more.
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Peter
Crowl Court
Mont Bvt
Cepemes
Rockile
Laytonerite
William A. Beagles
Wiliam J. Wachter
Jamen
Hawkiss
Clarksburg
Edeia LD
Burd Tee
James O Massog
Edward M. Beall
Poolastilie
Howard W. Spurrier
Charlee V. Wilwant
Caroll A
Joseph St. Lechider
Barpenville
Walter R. Baker
W. Windsor Hodges
Henry Kennedy
Demencas
Chas
Watkins
Ottie L. Morley
T L. Jones
Wheaton
Jammea S. Fraser
Harry E. Hedge
John
J. Dolan
William J. Almalead
Richard C. Birvey
Resume Of Services At Calvary and Grace Churches
The Calvary Methodist Episcopal church held Sunday services with nearly 600 in attendance. Lectures and choir numbers featured H. David Hagan and Catherine Ridenour, while Rev. Dr. G. Ells Williams spoke on Radio’s spiritual significance. Evangelistic revival at United Brethren and Grace Reformed churches yielded 21 conversions and about 4100 total attendees across two weeks, plus Sunday School leadership by Glen Garger and a planned Leaders class gathering.
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Calvery Methodist Episcopal Church
C. A. Glison
H. David Hagan
G. Ells Williams
Anna
Scheutz
Eoworth League
Misa Catherine Ridenour
Epworth League
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
United Brethren
United Brethren Church
Geo. W. Strine
Grace Hummelbaugh Sponseller
Shippernsburg
Gienn
Garger
Weorena’ Missiorsrz Society
Harling Sponseller
Grace Reformed
Grace Reformer
Chas
FL Seeger
Ince
Charlers W. Waick
Effie Moore
Hope
Marfee
Catachim
Four Year Wedding Anniversary For Mayor Culler
Mayor Lford C. Culler and Mrs. Culler celebrated their fourth anniversary with guests Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marray Mrs. James Ross and Miss Rath Smith of Washington. Mr. Murray is noted as Mrs. Culler’s nephew. Miss Thelma Culler visited Washington for the weekend returning Sunday.
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Lford C. Culler
Donald Marray
James Ross
Mis. Rath Smith
Washington
Murray
Culler
Thelma Culler
Klan Official Advised Beating Testimony At Hearing
Witnesses in a circuit court deposition recount claims that a Klan official advised beating and tar and feathering to recruit members. Ex exalted cyclops Emmons testified that prayer for southern spirit and protestant shocks were urged. South Bend and St Joseph County Klansmen sought funds and political use of the Klan.
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Gilliam
Emmons
Thsree
Klan
Eamons
Sirmag
New Imperial oMfc
Klassmes
South Bend
Sjrman
Cyclops
Valley Klan
No. 32
Simmon
Aleo
Man Who Faked Title Gets 10 Years
New York AP report: a man who posed as Lord Beaverbrook and other aliases was sentenced to ten years for grand larceny. Arrested in Philadelphia in 1926, he used smooth promises to woo wealthy women, securing about $90,000 in jewelry from victims.
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New York
Lord Beaverbrook
Philadelphia
Robert , Whitman
Rose Burken
New
Two Reported Robbery Suspects Held For Questioning
Chicago police hold a man and a woman who said they were robbed of eighty thousand dollars in cash and jewels and cars near the Central Reform station. The alleged victims Milton Gertsenblith, a New York jewelry salesman, and Mrs Shirley Soutien told detectives three men leaped into their cab at gunpoint and fled with gems after the driver described the incident. An engagement announcement for the Hendrickson family in Urbana appears amid page notes.
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Chicago
Minisis Central
Reifmzd
Milton Gertsenblith
New York
Shirley Soutien
Chcago
Iheir
Volver
Gertsenblith
Air field housing funds contested in court
A court decision concerns six million seven hundred thousand dollars allocated for air field housing. The ruling references Virginia Cedar Rust Law and parties including Hans Ainder and Ges fair. The document outlines disputes over treatment of property and related fees in the housing project.
Grand Jury Costs Drop With Brief February Session
The February grand jury adjourned after six days, far shorter than typical sessions. Officials note lower expenses from magistrates handling more cases, and anticipate a material effect on future grand juries as magistrates increasingly take on indictments.
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Aswon
Msagint
Bebrowry Grand Jury
Oficiala
Coutt
Circuit Cort
Ye Old Time Fire Alarm Anniversary Observance
The Liles of the Swamp fire company marks its 50th birthday with a Wednesday program featuring a fire apparatus display on College Avenue, a public alarm reenactment, and a 7 PM banquet at United Engine House with delegations from city departments, remarks by Rev. Wehler, and a historical sketch by Albert S. Brown. telegrams of congratulations pour in from other fire companies.
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Tnned Fire Company
United Engine House
Ukefre
College Avenue
Market Street
Patrick
Frederick
Seventh Street
Mare
Trinity
West Church Street
Fox News
Chin’ August Emrich
Baltimore Fire Department
O'Conner and
Leeman
Washngton Department
Lloyd C. Culler
Board of Aldermen
Cor. C. E. Wehler
Engine and Fire Company
Albert S. Brown
Council Fire Held By Ta Wa Si Camp Fire Girls
The Ta Wa Si Camp Fire Girls held their first council fire Friday at 3 PM in the Church Street School building. Three members spoke on health work and explained Indian names as three candies were shared. A February 1 surprise party for guardian Miss Pauline Hendrickson featured a heart of candy. Readings and songs preceded refreshments. Members listed include Pauline Hendrickson, Margaret Rodrick, Lena Mae Hahn, Betty Markey, Harriet Engelbrecht, and others. The group, formed in October, has 118 members and will promote three girls to wood igns at the February 24 meeting.
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Ta Wa Si
Church Street
Lena Mae Hahn
Betty Marker
Harriet Engelbrecht
Pauline Hendrickson
Margaret Rodrick
Betty Markey
Betty Wiegand
Anna Posther
Daisy May Baumgardner
Marie Stauffer
Lillie Poole
Evelyn Thomas
Evelyn Ogle
Mary Anna Myers
Helen Gardner
Mary Anna Main
Katherine Beall
Curtiss Callahan
Peggy Surguy
Woodign
Hood College vesper speaker Chaplain Shrumm at service
Chaplain Renaben W. Shramm of the U S Navy spoke at Hood College Sunday vesper, praising women’s beauty and faith and urging rededication to service. He is chaplain of the President’s yacht The Mayflower as part of the remarks.
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Sprumm
Renaben W. Shramm
Hood College
Shrumm
Shramm
Westington
Cotton magnate shot after long standing feud in South
Eldred Griffith shot prominent cotton magnate Y Leroy Springs in Charlotte. Springs, owner of Lancaster 5 Co and textile interests, was wounded in the head but not believed to be seriously hurt and was taken to a hospital. Griffith was arrested as bystanders overpowered him. motive linked to a long running feud. Springs is father of Elliott White Springs, WWI aviator.
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Y. Leroy Springs
Lancaster
5. Co
Eldred Griffith
Springs
Griffith
9 Ae
Lee Gs
South
Fort Mill
Elliott White Springs
Mix Springa
South Carolina
Unemployment in New York prompts push for public works
Albany Feb 20 AP widespread unemployment in many parts of the state surfaced in a survey by State Industrial Commissioner Hamilton. Governor Smith urged mayors and county chairs to speed up municipal improvements to create jobs, noting unemployment greater than any time since 1920s. Cities Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany report serious conditions, worse than five years ago.
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Albany
N. Y
Hamilton
Ted
Smith
County Boards of Supervisors
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Upstate
New York
Two Negroes Executed in Penna for Murder
Bellefonte Pa Feb 20 AP Two Philadelphia murderers were executed in the electric chair at Rockview Penitentiary today. The condemned men Frank Lockett 33 and Arnold were taken to the death chamber. Rev Augustine Willes Philadelphia minister accompanied them to the chamber Shielding details about the cases remain.
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Bellefonte
Philadelphia
Rockview Penttentisry
Frank Sens
Frank Edward Lockeet
Bell
Augustine Willes
Lockett
Arnold
One Arrest Made in Quelling Anti-Fascist Demonstration
Detroit Feb 20 AP One arrest occurred as police dispersed about 100 anti Fascist protesters who greeted the arrival of Italian envoy de Martino at Union Station. The demonstrators shouted slogans against Mussolini's government as the ambassador was whisked into a waiting car amid a tense scene. No further arrests were reported.
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Detroit
Giscomo de Martino
United States
Union Station
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