Water pipe line project bids set for ten day start
US government advances plan for a three mile water line from the north street reservoir to San- distance, with bids opened last week. Ligon and Ligon of Baltimore submitted the low bid at 18201. City deeds filed for airport site between Poorth and B streets, to be leased for an emergency landing and mail route between Washington and Pittsburgh, nominal annual rent.
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Fistal
Frederoy
Thomas Airmé
Airways Division
Bourne
Statén
Washin
Pittsburgh
Frederick
Agen
Washington
Avon Fore climbs 18-foot flagpole for ten days
Av on Fore of Baltimore defends a record bid by staying atop an 18-foot home flagpole for ten days in his backyard. Neighbors planned a ceremony but postponed to allow the youth rest. Barrick & Baker offered a car prize if he remained aloft ten days and provided support.
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Avon Fore 3
Baltimore
Barrick & Baker
Baker
Cvalless
Guatemala ace in Cuba to Washington flight disrupted
Col Miguel Granitos, famed Guatemala air ace, departed Tampa at 7:42 AM en route to Washington. Police report a car hit a Ford sedan on a sand road near Bordentown, with the other car fleeing before officers arrived. No further details given.
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Miguel Granitos
Guatemala
Vince
Cuban Army Air
Tampa
Colombia
Cotters
Guate
Chacon
Richardson improving after train accident injuries
J Lynn Richardson of Charles City Va remains in a fragile condition weeks after a wreck while riding near Rou about ten weeks ago. Mrs Richardson sister of George B Dennis Jr suffered severe bruises and lacerations in the same incident and is reported improving.
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Richardson
J. Lynn Richardson
Charies
George RB. Dennis, Jr
Fruit Fly Quarantine Hits Rum Runners Hard
A federal quarantine to curb fruit fly spread disrupted smuggling routes from Canada and across the California region. Coast Guard led air patrols and stopped cars at entry points, spraying occupants and vehicles. Officials noted increased enforcement as summer liquor demand in Florida affected illicit shipments.
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Laeman
Miers
Eendane
Martin W
Butta Coast Guard
Airengonen
Canada
Addi
Florida
Hoover Turns Army to Study Costs of War Expenditures
President Hoover assigns the army to lead a study on how military spending may affect the economy. After a staff officer review, a commission will compile findings for the President. The plan follows weekend talks with War Department officials in the Virginia mountains.
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Washington
Hoover
Army
War Department
Virginia
Shuttle air service Washington Pittsburgh tested at Bettis Field
Pittsburgh test flights over a week demonstrate the feasibility of a Washington to Pittsburgh shuttle. Sponsored by Col. Harry Fry, aviation enthusiasts say a Stinson Detroiter monoplane with a 300 HP Whirlwind engine could operate three round trips daily for six days, crossing the Allegheny mountains once dubbed the graveyard of the air.
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Bettis Field
Col
Harry Fry
Col Fry
Allegheny Mountains
Edison Aspirants Reach East Orange
Sixteen bars from 16 states and the District of Columbia, 49 candidates vying to carry on Thomas A. Edison’s work, toured New York City for a first look before Thursday examinations. They saw the Yankees play the White Sox and were to meet Babe Ruth, with all candidates expected by nightfall.
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East Orange
N.S
Deed by Cred Peer of Wr Reveals Capital Surplus
A deed indicates a capital surplus of 125 000 dollars and references the creator of wr. The fragment notes the bark has a capital and surplus figure, suggesting a financial snapshot within a historical record.
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Creer
Explosion Cause Undetermined In Frieder Kotan Case
The Frieder kot ane sro incident shows the cause of the blast not yet determined. Investigators say findings remain inconclusive as officials review evidence and safety records.
Fresh Air visit to Frederick ends with train home
Dozens of Frederic County residents bid farewell as 25 Fresh Air boys from Joseph D. Baker’s Braddock Heights camp and 21 fostered children left Key Mar station for New York. The scene featured gifts, group photos, and final goodbyes after two weeks of swimming, hiking, and games.
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Fazey
Frederick County
Hesa
John H. Staley
Jug Bridge
Coul
Frederice Cy
Maryland
Frederick
Arger
Joseph D. Baker
Braddock Heights
George Wy. Kerstetter
William Gross
Bays
Middletown
Emsay
Miladiota
St. John’s Catholic Church
Evangelical Med Church
H. G. . Pasier
Kieffer
Citizens’ Committee
Baker Camp
Jacob Filckinger
Key Mar
Chit Committee
S . H. J. Slusher
T. Den‘Pa
Cault
Last Big Orang Drive Of The Malay Jungles At Western Reserve
The Hanrana Museum at Western Reserve University displays three orang utans a father mother and child captured in the Malay jungle and shipped to Europe and America where most died en route. Prof. Todd notes the brutal Malay trade to supply museums and recalls the 1927 38 operation. The exhibit details family poses and facial features highlighting humanlike traits in the primates.
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Western Reserve University
England
T. Wingate Todd
Sumatra
Malay Archipelago
Marget
London
London Zoo
America
Johns ‘Bopkins University
Baltimore
Todd
Dies of Alcoholism Linked to Sudden Death in Pennsylvania
Howard R. Carson 46 of Fairfield Station Pa died Sunday afternoon at 5 30 at the home of Warren Feliz near Virginia Mills Pa. Coroner Dr. G Crist Gettysburg acting for Dr EL A D Mililer ruled death from acute alcoholism. Carson a section foreman on the Western Marslane railroad had been ill an hour before death and Dr Ira Helderson Fairfield attended the scene. He had reportedly drank beer and wine prior to leaving his own home Sunday morning. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth Bayers and several children in Fairfield Lancaster Champersargs Baltimore and nearby towns.
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Howard R. Carson
Fairfield Station
Warren Feliz
Virginia Mills
G. Crist
Gettysburg
EL A ‘D Mililer
Adams County
Curser
Marslane
Ira Helderson
Fairfield
Feliz
Crist
Carson
Fells Home
Elzabeth Bayers
Wiliam Carson
Bar Sanders
Fairteid
Barware Carson
Sabnas
Clarence Carson
Lancaster
Richard Carson
Champersaargs
Hughes Elected to Place on International Court
Jay 23 Evans Hughes, eminent American statesman, was today chosen by a mass meeting of the Permanent International Court to fill a vacancy in the chamber for labor cases. The event occurred at a Stream in Potomac area.
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Hare
Jay
Evans Hughes
Watt
International
Me. Hughes
Ags
Court Newsume of marriages and divorces in county records
Court notices list marriages and divorces with ages and towns. Alfred W Spates 21 and Helen A Violette 18 near German town Gaithersburg. Calvin S Watkins 23 and Netlie E Burdgite 16 Mt Airy. Roger J Larman 22 and Hilda E Wahis 22 Walkersville. Harry G C Sniots 23 and Daisy M Dixon 29 Brunswick. William Stiegman 21 and Ethel Mi Nicodemus 21 Hager Lester E Horne 21 Pleasant 18 Ea Mi Himes and Mary Elizabeth Frederick. Barry W Harding 21 and Bertha x To Picnic At Monocacy Park. Produc ers Association president to speak at upcoming event.
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Alfred W. Spates
Germantown
Helen A. Violette
Gaithersburg
Calvin Samuel Watkins
Clarksburg
Netlie Emily Burdgite
Mt. Airy
Roger J. Larmnan
Lewistown
Hilda E. Wahis
Walkersvs
Harry GC. Sniots
Daisy M Dixon
Brunswick
Wiliam Stiegman
Smithsburg
Ethel Mi
Nicodemus
Hagers
Lester E. Horne
Pleasant
Ea Mi Himes
Mary Elzabeth Frederick
Barry W. Harding
Bertha x
Local weather aids hatchery relief at Big Pool
Cooperation with George Michatwin, general manager of Chesalake and Olo Cana Company, supports a major water stretch. The Hagerstown rommines comprises ELL Masters Roger Cook Alert Crimpton Charles Cromer Guy Habercam ET Cach and Fob, aiding multiple sections through the hatchery at Big Pool.
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Big Pool
Georey Michatwin
Chesalake
Olo Cana Company
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Rommines Is Composed of Ell, Masters
Roger Cook
Alert Crimpton
Charles Cromer
Guy Habercam
Fox Family Reunion Honors Fox Clan Leaders and Plans History
The Fox family reunion at Wolfsville featured remarks by Calvin T. Fox and Rev Paul F. Curtin. Performances by the Wetsville quartet and readings complemented the program. Officers elected included President Calvin R. Fox and Treasurer Léon Fox. The historical committee aims to publish a complete George P. Fox descendants history. The next reunion is scheduled for the last Sunday in July 1930.
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Sol
Po Fox
Hot Works
Xed
Posutuny
Atein
Han Mis
Edith Fox
Pike
Abin
Paul F. Curtin
Fontille
Floretta Day
Calvin R. Fox
Hanover
A. B. Hess
York
Edith Fos
Pikesville
Léon Fox
Ihe
Alvi Hauver
Fox
Chorge P. Fox
Larre
Bussards
Delanders
Smiths
Deardorfs
Harbaughs
Bukkmans
Franklin
Adams
Pennsylvania
Frederick
Carroll
Washington
Maryland
Alvey Smith
Wolfsville
American Couples Race Zeppelin Takeoff in Germany
Two American couples chase the Graf Zeppelin as it prepares to depart from Friedrichshafen for a return flight to the United States. The Pearces of New York and the Crouses of Syracuse travel with business men through Soviet Russia and await Cherbourg arrival aboard ships or trains. One passenger reports motor trouble forced an earlier airship return over the Mediterranean.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
United States
Henry J. Pearce
New York
George MN. Crouse
Syracuse
N. Y
Pearces
Soviet Russia
Sa Mara
Russia
Crouses
Mauretania
Cheryomorrow
Grecoir Gourcuitchi
Paris
Airs
Pearce
Passenges
Zeppelin
Mediterranean
Snoot Trial Delayed By Illness in Murder Case
The Snoot murder trial proceeds slowly as illness hinders James H Snoot’s appearance in court over the death of Thesta Hix. The defense contends medical issues affect testimonies and scheduling continues amid unclear timelines.
Ford’s 66th Birthday Marked Quietly at Home
Henry Fore and Howes at the Ford farm observed Ford’s 66th birthday with a typical day. The event saw no notable public ceremonies as neighbors and family noted the modest celebration and Ford’s steady routine.
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Ford
Henry Fore
Rare fox hunt thrills Montgomery County Saturday night
More than 30 notable foxhunters joined a weekend chase organized by the Montgomery County Foxhunters Association. At Muncaster's farm on Rock Creek near Rockville, two red foxes led a long, grueling hunt that tested endurance as a pack of 33 hounds pursued through Rock Creek hills. Walter Johnson and son Robert attended, among many prominent figures, with plans announced for next Saturday at The Orchard near Ednor.
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Rockvivie
Montgomery County Poxhunters’’ Association
Muncaster
Rock Creek
Rockville
Reynard
Walter Johnson
Washington
Robert
Z. McCubbin
Maryland Foxhunters’ Association
Willam P. Prettytan
Clifford H. Robertson
Stedman Prestott
Clarence L. Gilpin
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
A. B. Bernstein
Cliford N. Howard
John Wheeler
Harry Wheeler
Stanrs L. King
W. J. Marlowe
F. Hazel Cashell
Aliee Cashell
Rose Dawson
Corn
Ewart Bell
Alvin Meeker
Carl
H. Worthington Talbott
Leon
J. Banks Berry
Charles H. C. Dodson
Charles Mé
Josiah J. Hutton, Jr
King Huntsman
Ednor
Mid Summer Meeting Of Montgomery Baptist Missionary Societies
A midsummer meeting of Montgomery Baptist missionary groups including Rockville Kensington Mount Zion Traviah Germaniorn Barnesville and Cedar societies was organized by the Rockvale presidency. Reports from the Western Baptist Association were presented amid extensive notes on the sun and lunar space.
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Baptist Missionary Societies
Rockville
Kensingt On
Mount Zion
Traviah
Ger Maniorn
Barnesville
Cedar Societies
Rockvale
Sori Baptis
Associaion
Endurance flyers honored by Lindbergh at St Louis visit
Col Charles Lindbergh and wife stopped at Lambert Field to congratulate Dale Red Jackson and Forest O Brine, world endurance champions, as they flew from Santa Fe to New York. Lindbergh exclaimed pride in the achievement and noted the boys were in high spirits during the eight minute stop.
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Lindbergh
St. Louis
Chas
A. Lindbergh
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Dale
Red) Jackson
Forest O'Brine
Lindberghs
Santa Fe
H. M
New York City
Col. Lindbergh
Iva
Communicable diseases show marked increase across state counties
State Health Department records show a rise in sickness and deaths from communicable diseases in the first six months of 1939 compared with 1938. Dr. B H Riley notes 47 748 cases statewide with 21 097 in Baltimore city and 26 651 in counties, up from 35 303 cases in the prior year. The influenza epidemic and related illnesses explain much of the increase, with measles, pneumonia, tuberculosis and whooping cough contributing major shares. Deaths totaled over 5 000 in Baltimore city and counties combined, reflecting a high mortality in the period.
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State Department of Health
B. H. Riley
Baltimore City
Messles
Baltionore
Baltti More City
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