Tragic J-3 blimp crash near Beach Haven claims two lives
A search for Akron disaster survivors ends in a mid sea crash. The airship J-3 toppled into the ocean half a mile from shore during a landing attempt. Five crew members saved, two presumed dead, including Pasquale Bettio. Survivors describe the crash and rescue by coast guard planes and a New York police seaplane. The bodies were taken to Atlantic City and then Lakehurst.
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Beach Haven
N. J
Akron
New York City
Avid E. Cummins
Coast Guard
Ummins
Atlanticity
Rowning
Mate Pasquale Bettio
Edgeway
Lakeurst
M. Thornton
William Cockell
H. E. Manley
W.H. Meyers
A. S. Spraue
Naval Air Station
Lakehurst
Otto
A. Katke
Nte Ring
Joseph Forsythe
Kotke
W. E.dodd
Claude Roof Not On Ship in Akron J-3 Crash Report
Claude Roof son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Roof of 611 West Franklin was not aboard the U S dirigible Akron nor the semidirigible J-3 which crashed yesterday off the New Jersey coast. Parents were told of his safety by Lakehurst yesterday afternoon.
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Claude Roof
Frank R. Roof
West
Franklin Street
Atlantic Ocean
Jersey
Lakehurst
One Man Injured As Cars Crash Near Hamilton Boulevard
A head on collision on Fotomac avenue near Hamilton Boulevard yesterday at about 4 PM injured Jacob A. Snively. He suffered a lacerated wrist and facial cuts. treated at Washington County Hospital. Linwood Hamill drove the other car. Traffic officer Roy E. Davis investigated. Lecture Sunday: Christian Science talk by Prof Hermann Hering of Boston at Alexander Hotel ballroom at 3:30. Notre Dame fullback Jim Leonard to potentially try out at guard in spring drills.
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Fotomac Avenue
Hamilton Boulevard
Jacob A. Snively
Norman = Snively
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
Linwood Hamill
North Mulberry Street
Roy E. Davis
Christian Science
Hermann 8. Hering
Boston
Mass
First Church of Christ, Sciantist
Alexander Hotel
Jim
Leonard
Notre Dame
School Board Hear Reports From Supervisors
The Board of Education received reports from Miss Katherine Healy grade school supervisor and Miss Pauline Blackford rural supervisor covering work from last September to April 1. They noted progress, recommended promotions, and identified underperforming teachers while stressing higher teaching standards countywide. A planned joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners on teacher scrip financing was anticipated, with potential options including borrowing or redeemable scrip, and a Philadelphia note company expressed interest in supplying the scrip.
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Board of Education
Katherine Healy
Pauline Blackford
Board of Convoy Commissioners
Hans Note Company
Philadelphia
Zonta Club Plans for Summer Months
The Hagerstown Zonta International branch met at the Chamber of Commerce offices with Miss Katherine Healy presiding. Summer plans were discussed and will be finalized at the Women’s Club on April 25. New international directories were distributed by publicity chair Mrs. Marge Scott, detailing clubs, memberships, and classifications worldwide.
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Hagerstown
Zonta International
Chamber of Commerce
Katherine Healy
Women's Club
International
Marge Scott
Zonta
Milk license crackdown looms for Easton merchants
Easter Maryland April 5 report that beer may be easier to buy than milk as Easton residents face a milk license crackdown. Under threat of arrest, up to 40 merchants refuse to handle milk if enforcement of a five dollar license law continues. A dairyman and three merchants already found guilty of selling milk without a license had sentences suspended, contingent on obtaining licenses or ceasing milk sales.
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Easter
Easton
Dairying in Tennessee Shows About 15 Million Annual Income
Tennessee dairy farming generates roughly 15 million dollars in yearly income. This figure reflects the sector’s scale within the state's agricultural economy and underscores its contribution to regional markets and rural livelihoods.
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Tennessee
Digestive Aid Ad Promises Quick Relief from Indigestion
An advertisement touts Magnesia Oxolds as a remedy for sleepless nights headaches and body pains caused by a sluggish bladder and poor digestion. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid cleans the bowel and promotes vigorous health after meals with two tablets and plenty of water.
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Germany
Ife
Akron Officer Recounts Night of Storm and Crash
Lieut-Commander H. V. Wiley recalls the Akron disaster after the dirigible sank off the coast. He asserts the ship was not struck by lightning, describes steering attempts, engine effort, and his rescue by a German captain as crew members perished.
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Frank C. McCord
Akron
New Jersey
Herbert Wiley
Phoebus
Harry L. Boswell
Wacaprague
R. H. Hippelheuser
Associated Press
New York
H. V. Wiley
U. S. Nayla Hospital
Brooklyn
Lakehurst
New England
Wiley
Forry
Philadelphia
Delaware
Washington
Ocean
Jersey
McCord
James Cagney Opens at Colonial Theatre Today
James Cagney appears in Hard To Handle at the Colonial Theatre starting today and running through Thursday. The film marks his return after seven months away, following Winter Take All, with Mary Heilan.
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James Cagney
Colonial ‘Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Mary Hiian
Cagney
Barrymores Star in Rasputin and the Empress at Maryland
The Barrymores head a distinguished cast in Rasputin and the Empress shown at the Maryland Theatre for the last times today. The production captivates with its grand recreations of Russian court ceremonies and sweeping dramatic scenes featuring John Ethel and Lionel Barrymore.
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Ethel Barrymore
Rasputin and
the Empress
Maryland
Barrymores
Rasputin
Barrymore
John
Ethel
Lionel
Filing
Les WILSON HEADS CAST IN NEW FEATURE AT HENRY'S THEATRE
Loly Wilson leads a star filled cast in Drifting Souls at Henry's Theatre a Tower Productions story of beauty in distress. The lineup includes Raymond Hatton Bryant Washburn Edmund Breese Theodore von Hitz Shirley Grey Gwynn Williams Gene Gow ing Mischa Auer and others.
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Les Wilson
Henry’s
Loly Wilson
Henry's Theatre
Tower Productions, Inc
Miss Wilson
Raymond Hatton
Paramount Ater
Bryant Washburn
Edmund Breese
Theodore von Hitz
Shirley Grey
Gwynn Williams
Gene Gowing
Mischa Auer
Hollywood
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Greenwalt Electric Supply Co
West Antietam Street
BUY Arma Stores Coffee
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Akron Crew
Etern
Zonta Club
Martinsburg
Sperial
Deialis
Baltimore & Ohio
Thur
Lois Wilson
Leo Carrillo
H. W. Wiley
Bannegat
Navy Department
William A. Moffett
Navy Aviation
Lire
Hiz
Warner LE
Jimmy
America
Ofa-Gun
Warner Bros
Noble Sissle
Buck. Jones
Tengowe Kiger
Wiepering Theater
Hew
Geriet
Rasputiny
Marylard
John - Ethel
Empres
Hite
Warner Sros
Maryiant
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Jungli
the Lion Man
Quster Crabbe
Frances Dee
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