Byron Emerges as Vigorous State Senator from Washington
Writer Grafton Lee Brown in The Marylander hails Senator Byron from Washington County as a young, energetic, and capable public servant. He notes Byron’s diligence on Finance and other committees, his respectful chairing when needed, and predicts a beneficial career for Byron and Attorney General Lane for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Lee Brown
Marylander
Whmam D. Byron
Washington County
Byron
Washinster County
Annapolis
General Assembly
Senate
Lane
Commonwealth
Elderly Man Fatally Injured in Grantsville Accident
In Grantsville Garrett County an unidentified elderly man carrying a Bible and tracts was struck near the edge of town by a truck driven by L. Morrison of Grantsville. He died at Frostburg hospital without regaining consciousness. State police investigated and did not hold Morrison. an inquest was expected.
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Grantsville
Gere
Frostburg
Garrett County
L. €. Morrison
Chamber President to Attend National Convention in Atlantic City
John B. Ferguson, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, is authorized to represent the local chamber at the annual convention of the U.S. Chamber in Atlantic City, scheduled for the last part of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ferguson
Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber
Atlantic City
Grand Patriarch Visits Gilead Encampment No 6
William Edgar South installed as Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Maryland LO 0 F at Baltimore conclave then visited Gilead Encampment No 6 in Hagerstown with Royal Purple Degree candidates. Many grand officers from Maryland and Pennsylvania attended, with addresses and greetings from numerous dignitaries. A luncheon followed the business session in the Temple social hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar South
Maryland
Baltimore
Gilead
Hagerstown
W. E. Bender
Pennsylvania
Thomas B. Cessna
Cumberland
A. Brinton Cooper
A. Aubrey German
Grand Sentinel
Allen
Mother To Stick With Daughter In Bank Robbery Case
In Denton Maryland on April 10 1940 Mrs Annie Reynolds mother of Clara Gordon accuses police of harming her daughter pleading she did nothing wrong Clara Gordon is charged with robbing Ridgely Bank of 1200 on March 16. Authorities say the suspect is the brains of a safeblows gang and five men face charges while a sixth is detained in Dover Delaware amid related tensions.
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Dover
Delaware
Maryland
County Princess Will Be Selected At Winchester Festival
Harry Newcomer of the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce will chair a committee that will pick within a week the Washington county princess for the annual apple blossom festival in Winchester. Local newspapers will cooperate in choosing the county's representative.
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Harry Newcomer
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce
Washington County
Winchester
Woman Acquitted by Belmont Jury in Poisoned Candy Case
Mrs. Florence Burch of Mayville New York was acquitted by a Belmont jury on charges of attempted murder. The state said she sent poisoned candy to former friend Fern Karges, amid jealousy over a county clerk office job. Burch denied the charges.
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Belmont, N
Florence Burch
Mayville
Mise Fern Karges
Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office
Plans for Mass Meeting by Crime Reduction Society
The Society for the Reduction of Crime gears up for its third annual mass meeting in St John’s Auditorium in May. A nationally prominent speaker will headline on crime reduction and law observance, with past speakers including Senator Simeon D. Fess and Clinton H. Howard. Rev Dr F Berry Flummer said he spoke to Williamsport high and middle school pupils in April.
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Society For the Reduction
St. John’s Auditorium
Simeon D. Fess
Clinton H. Howard
F. Berry Flummer
Williamsport
Knights Templars Install Officers At City Masonic Temple
St Bernard Commandery No Knights Templar to hold first public installation of officers Wednesday at 8 15 PM in the Masonic Temple auditorium. Grand officers will assist in installing a list of named officers. Ceremony followed by dance 9 PM to midnight. Invitations sent to nearby cities. Government of Ethiopia seeks bids for sale of a complete stamp stock from Addis Ababa.
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St. Bernard Commandery No
Knights Templar
Masonic Tembyte
Harry R. Snyder
John H
Theodore W. Fahrney
Edward E. Whastley
H. Paul Bovey
Edward A. Bailey
George F. Bell
C. Titus Mentzer
Robert B. Liskey
Harry H. Hutson
Frederick
Cumberland
Chambersburg
Martinsburg
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Two Washington Men Held For Hearings
Two Washington D C men were arrested after flirtations with a young girl on horseback led to charges of drunken driving and disorderly conduct. Gus E. Chartener faces drunken driving, G M Billingsly disorderly conduct. Each posted collateral for hearings Tuesday before Magistrate John H Bitner after the girl's father intervened.
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Washington, D. C
Markiey
Gus E. Chartener
G. M. Billingsly
John H. Bitner
Cumberland
Medical Society Meeting Held in Washington County
An extra Washington County Medical Society meeting will be held in May at the Alexander Hotel with Dr. Stone of Baltimore as principal speaker. The fee table was only slightly changed, keeping values similar to before. The society now lists 54 members including Dr. W. Ross Cameron, the new county health officer.
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Washington County Medical Society
Alexander Hotel
Stone
Baltimore
Snacheon
The
Alexander
W. Ross Cameron
West Virginia
George A. Kohler
Smithsburg
Two Are Killed in Plane Crash in Los Angeles
Two men died when a monoplane crashed in a street at Belvedere Gardens Los Angeles. Victims were Dudley Strain the pilot and Dr Charles Coheneur a Los Angeles dentist. Wreckage lay in a residence front yard near Mrs E J Robinson and her children on the porch.
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Los Angeles
Belvedere Gardens
Dudley Strain
Charles Coheneur
E. J. Robinson
Paid fire chief urged for Hagerstown by Underwriters
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reiterates its May 1929 recommendation for a full time paid fire chief in Hagerstown. The letter, read at a Chamber of Commerce meeting, urges appointment for life with removal only for cause, stressing training, conventions, fire prevention, and potential outside recruitment if local candidates fail.
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National Boon of Fire Underwriters
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Iocal
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Jun‘tor Fire Company
Fire Department
Jin
Going Home by Joseph Ernst and Dedication Verse
Poem by Joseph Ernst of Clearspring dated April 6 1931 dedicated to W W Seibert. The piece moves from hardship to spiritual awakening promising joy in the afterlife and union with the divine, family, and departed loved ones.
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Joseph Ernst
Clearspring
W. W. Seibert
April
Orleans Woman Burns to Death in Morgantown Area
Mrs. Agnes L. Light, 71, of Orleans Crossroads Morgan County West Virginia, died Thursday from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from a stove. Early in the morning family members lit a room stove. during their absence the ill elderly woman rose to close a door and her clothes ignited. She died a few hours later.
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Agnes L. Light
Orleans Crossroads
Morgan County
W. Va
Beginning of the end? Haferstown volunteers face ruling
At yesterday's meeting, opinion suggested that a full time chief would entrench the volunteer department by boosting efficiency, and that any sentiment for a paid fire department would soon be dispelled.
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Hagerstown
Weekend Socials Tie To Maryland Towns Near Myersville
Favors near beer mark weekend social notes as families and relatives visit in and around Myersville and Hagerstown. Residents including John R. Mullen and P. E. Mullen, C Ned Keadle, Mrs. Elizabeth Routzabn, Naomi Shoop, Franklin Davis, and others are mentioned hosting or visiting relatives across Chewsville, Boonsboro, Keedysville, and surrounding communities. Easter and Good Friday gatherings appear amid a steady stream of local visits and family events.
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Charles Myers
Myersville
John R. Mullen
Towson
P. E. Mullen
C. Ned Keadle
Elizabeth Routzabn
Robert Markley
Naomi Shoop
Franklin Davis
Hagerstown
Mary Keadle
Eleanor Baithis
Mary Foltz
R. D. Keadle
Washington
Catherine Netz
Boonsbury
James Keadle
Charles Keadle
John Plotiner
Moses Plotiner
Bruce Moser
Edgar Shoop
Chewsville
Dere Bearer
Booby
Bernard
C. BE. Fahey
Martin Foltz
Lester Fabrney
Miss Virgie
W. R. Winder
Ellis Duffey
Rowe
Glendore Cunningham
Manzell Gantz
Clara Gantz
Boonsboro
Mapleville Easter Services and Social Visits Recorded
In Mapleville on April 8 Sunday school met at San Mar Chapel with about sixty attending sunrise at Mt. Zion. Rev. Petre and Rev. Spitzer spoke, violin by Harold Green. Two Church of the Brethren accessions. baptisms at Hagerstown church. Numerous visits and guests from Downsville, Chambersburg, Hagerstown and nearby.
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Mapleville
San Mar Chapel
Mt. Zion Church
D. R. Petre
Fred Spitzer
Harold Green
Church of the Brethren
Hagerstown
Mamie
Katie Hanrney
C. H. Minnebraker
Frank Dick
Russell
Ralph
George
Katherine
Naomi
Downsville
Russell Detrow c
Evans Ridley
Chambersburg
Russell Detrow
P, E. Mullen
Donald
Clinton Burger
Walker Wins in Omaha Middleweight Title Bout
Mickey Walker, 168 pounds, captured a referee's decision over Bearcat Wright, 210 pounds, in a ten round bout in Omaha. Walker becomes the world middleweight champion as the match ends.
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Omaha
Nebr
Mickey Walker
Bearcat Wright
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