Hancock High Student Wins Regional Public Speaking Contest
Maurice Landers of Hancock High School won the regional public speaking contest held Thursday night in Hancock. He will represent Washington and Allegany counties at the statewide event at the University of Maryland College Park next Saturday. The top judge panel included Mr. Simmons, Mr. Wiese, and E. P. Cahill. Boonsboro High School placed second.
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Maurice Landers
Hancock High School
Hancock
Washington
Allegany
University of Maryland
College Park
Simmons
Berkeley Springs
Wiese
Watfordsburg
E. P. Cahill
Boonsboro
Evelyn
Edna Deneen
Dorothy Myers
Boonsboro High School
Robert Remsburg
Funtstone High School
Miss Hill
J. D. Leatherman
Maryland
Springfield
Mass
Public Schools Policy Outlined By State Senator Byron
State Senator William D. Byron spoke to the Williamsport PTA at the high school auditorium last night on Maryland public school policy and post session legislation He assured no action disrupted the policy and that costs would stay low while standards rise from a low state position to among the highest in the country Special this week Fresh cut herring roe 30¢ lb SHIPP S FISH ME T Phone 2470 Adv ss
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William D. Byron _tade
Williamsport P. T. A
General Assembly
Byron
Maryland
Shipp
Appointment of Sasscer Urged for U S Attorney Post
The Baltimore Sun urged State Senator Lansdale G Sasscer of Prince George s County as United States district attorney for the District of Columbia. Tidings declined comment, saying he would provide additional information on candidates to Attorney General Cummings after a Washington meeting.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Sun Today
Lans- Gale G. Sasscer
Prince George's County
United States
District of Columbia
Maryland
the Sun
Maryland General Assembly
Washington
Millard E. Tidings
Homer Cummings
Devaney Nets Two Birdies With One Shot
Aberdeen D April 25 Bob Devaney of Northern Normal school achieved an unusual golf feat at the municipal links. A 175 yard midiron to No 6 green sent the ball that killed two sparrows.
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Aberdeen
Bob Devaney
Northern Normal School
Devaney
Fire Chief Attacks Women Smokers Claiming Sparks Rise
Philadelphia April 25 Fire Chief Ross B. Davis says smoking by women is to blame for more fires. He calls milady’s cigarette habit a factor in rising blazes and disparages the idea that it helps prevent fires.
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Philadelphia
Ross B. Davis
Milady
Davis
Death notices from Wolfsville and nearby towns
Grover C. Kline decades died at home near Wolfsville at 3 pm Monday from complications aged 47. he leaves a wife Emma and children Edna Ruth Tracey Ragan and others. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Wolfsville Lutheran Church with Rev H Kraft officiating. interment in adjoining cemetery. Alverta L Keesecker of Sharpsburg died at Washington County Hospital aged 13 years 6 months 24 days. Church of God Sharpsburg member. funeral Thursday 2 pm at Church of God with Rev C W Fink. interment Mountain View cemetery. W M Hull died Monday morning at Washington County Hospital of heart trouble aged about 53. survived by son Page and several daughters and siblings. funeral Wednesday 3 pm at Church of God Blair's Valley with Rev Mr Fink. interment adjoining. body viewable at Conrad funeral home in Clear Spring until 2 pm Wednesday.
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Wolfsville
Emma
Edna
Philadelphia
Ruth Tracey
Ragan
Paul
Lydia Hays
Samuel Ausherman
Halfwey
A. N. Warrenfeltz
Levi Holtzman
Hagerstown
Joseph Sensenbaugh
St. James
Ella
Mollie Coblentz
Penu
Ind
Srevices
Lutheran Church
Rev. H. Kraft
Alverta L. Keesecker
John Keesecker
Sharpsburg
Washington County Hospital
Church of God
Mary Margaret
Atlee
Gilbert
C. W. Fink
Mountain View Cemetery
W. M. Hull
Page
Margaret Klick
Mt. Jackson
Alice Kindie
Mason-Dixon
Bessie
Clearspring
Marr
David
Calvin
Harvey
John
William Yarust
Alice Repp
Harvey Seville
Blair's Valley
Mr. Fink
Conrad Funeral Home
Clearepring
Mooney trial opening delayed as transport questioned
Tom Mooney, serving a life sentence for the 1916 prepared parade bombing, may not be brought from San Quentin to San Francisco for a second trial. Judge Ward ruled his presence unnecessary for preliminary arguments and delayed the veniremen until Thursday. Mooney expressed impatience and the defense cited safety concerns and possible demonstrations.
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Tom Mooney
San Quentin
Mooney
Louis H. Ward
Ward
Samuel Darcy
Defense Counsel
San Francisco Bay
Best Runners Available To Race In City
Racing Secretary Edward J Brennan advised Harold F Bester that over 600 horses have applications for the spring meet June 1 to 6. Officials will select the best quartered by about 75 tunnels on the grounds. Bester will head racing plans as grounds are prepared and track experts work to speed the surface. The fair board may add attractions including a Lions Club exhibit and a $1 grandstand admission with free auto parking. Brennan and Mortimer J Mahoney express optimism for a successful meet.
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Edward J. Brennan
Harold F. Bester
Hagerstown Fair Association
Bester
Fair Board
Lions Club
Brennan
Mortimer J. Mahoney
Mahoney
Association
Marriage license issued in Frederick for two individuals
A marriage license was issued in Frederick to Gilson H. Embly, 26, of Waynesboro Pennsylvania, and Daisy E. Wor king, 24, of Hagerstown, with noting their divorced status.
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Frederick
Gilson H. Embly
Waynesboro
Daisy E. Working
Hagerstown
First Grade Pupils to Present The Little Gipsy Cantata
Clear Spring school pupils under Miss Julia Boswel rehearse for a cantata in the High School auditorium Saturday the 29th at 8 oclock The principal roles include Mildred Lesher Mary Vuf fman Jean Ankeney Frederick Saylor David Seibert and Ray Kelley with solo duets and choruses and a finale by thirty children.
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Clearspring
Julia Boswel
Mildred Lesher
Former County Minister Dies in Lebanon Pennsylvania
Rev. J. B. Funk, 87, one of the East Pennsylvania Conference's oldest retired ministers, died late Saturday in Lebanon. He served 44 years as pastor in Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania with charges at Page Valley South Fork Mechanicstown Deer Park and Chewsville.
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J. B. Funk
East Pennsylvania
The
United Brethren In Christ Church
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Page Valley
Mechanicstown
Deer Park
Chewsville
Lawrie Stated as Rotary District Head Candidate
Ritchie Lawrie, former Harrisburg Rotary president, was the sole announced candidate for governor of Rotary International Thirty-fourth District. The district convention in Baltimore ends tomorrow after opening on Sunday, with current governor Oliver C. Short of Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Ritchie Lawrie
Harrisburg, Pa
Rotary International
Oliver C. Short
Bal- Limore
Bowlers League Woodmen of the World Banquet Tonight
The annual banquet of the bowlers from the Woodmen of the World League will be held tonight in the clubrooms. A gala time is planned and a 2 record turnout is expected for the feed. Banquet starts at 8 30 with entertainment as a chief feature.
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Woodmen
Thief Steals Golf Gear Movie Magazine Copies in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee on April 25 a burglar entered Harry Riske's office and took a golf club set with bag 50 copies of a movie magazine a violin lessons book and a sign painting device including block and tackle ropes and hooks from the premises.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Harry €. Riske
Barber Shop Relocates Within Chicago Area
Frank Fratianul announces the barber shop has moved from 29144 W Antietam St to 127 West Washington Street in Chicago.
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W. Antietam St
Washington Street
Frank Fratianul
Inspection of Sites for US Camps Starts
An inspection of sites for reforestation camps of the civilian conservation corps in Maryland began today led by Lieut. Col. Ned Bb. Erhkopt and Karl E. Pfeiffer. Five western Maryland sites were proposed for work on state land: near the Potomac in Garrett county, on the Savage river in Garrett, at Green Ridge in Allegany, at College Park, and at Camp Ritchie.
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Maryland
Ned Bb. Erhkopt
Third Corps
Baltimore
Karl E. Pfeiffer
Potomac River
Garrett County
Savage River
Green Ridge
Allegany County
Clolege Park
Camp Ritchie
Bill Proposes Jobless Aid via Worker Insurance Plan
The Lewis bill creates a system where jobless workers in their trades can apply for work through state workmen's accident commissions. If deemed competent, trade associations must offer available work or wages. they may delay if a worker was fired for misconduct. An excise tax funds enforcement and trade associations may be exempt from antitrust rules if they avoid price fixing.
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U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Trade Commission
Lewis
Maryland 4-H Girl Chosen for National Convention
Miss Mary Coffman of Kee dysville has been chosen to represent Maryland at the national 4-H Clubs convention in Washington D C this June. She is among two state representatives noted for outstanding club work, marking Washington county’s first such distinction.
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John Coffman
Keedysville
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Washington County
Goat That Refused Gratitude Remains Unappreciative
In Geneva Ohio an unnamed goat fell into a barrel and was revived by Captain J D Howard using artificial respiration. The captain joked that Willie the goat did not show gratitude, boasting of a close call when the animal butted him as he stepped away to replace the barrel.
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Geneva
Willie
J. D. Howard
North Geneva
Roosevelt Hints Broad War Debt and Economic Plan
Four nation envoys continue talks with President Roosevelt and Prime Minister McDonald as US lawmakers push inflation measures. Herriot cites a wide program with economic experts while Roosevelt holds final judgment on war debts and balances disarmament gold policy with allied pleas.
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Hull
Roosevelt
Herriot
Phillips
General Conference of
McDonald
Great Britain
Bennett
Canada
White House
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
M. Herriot
Belair Editor Worthington Dies at 50 in Truck
Malcolm McLean Worthington associate editor of the Aegis and Harford county fair director collapsed at the wheel of a truck in Relair Maryland. He was 50 and died of a heart attack while driving.
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Relair, Md
Malcolm McLean Worthington
Aegis
Harford County
Worthington
Inflation clash unfolds in Washington Senate
Washington April 25 An intensified Republican attack on the Roosevelt inflation plan gains momentum as Senator Reed of Pennsylvania prepares a new blast in the Senate. House moves toward quick approval of the Hill bill for Tennessee Valley Muscled Shoals development while Senator Tydings breaks with party on the inflation amendment. Despite opposition from some Republicans the Democratic leaders remain confident the legislation will pass with minimal changes.
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Washington
Wth
Reed
Pennsylvania
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley
Muscle Shoals
Tydings
D. Md
America
Kings Daughters plant giveaway expands garden aid
Kings Daughters will hand out cabbage and beet plants to those already helped by the organization. Seeds and onion sets remain available at headquarters on East Washington Street, with about 200 seed packages distributed to city gardeners so far.
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Kings Daughters
East
Washington Street
Women’s Club Rummage Sale Set for Apr 27 28
The Women’s Club advertises a rummage sale on Thursday and Friday April 27 and 28 at 24 Jonathan Street. Proceeds support club activities.
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Jonathan St
Ady
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