06 Aug 1936
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
1
Marriner Eccles of the Federal Reserve Board told President Roosevelt at his Hyde Park retreat that credit conditions were good. He noted a gradual rise in bank loans and investments excluding government purchases, calling it a favorable recovery trend.
John Plever a 31 year old Chicago gunman was executed in Columbus for the Cleveland store robbery slaying of Albert Wesosky a butcher boy during the hold up. His accomplice Donald Eberle 31 also died in the electric chair on June 23.
An old advertisement proclaims kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes that purify blood and flushing them boosts health. It warns of backache fatigue and swelling from poor kidney function and promotes Doan's Pills as relief used by millions for over four decades.
Representatives from a parking meter firm surveyed Cumberland streets to estimate meter needs for potential installation. Police Chief Eyerman says meters could triple daily parked cars in congested areas, while Mayor Koon plans to discuss with the city attorney and police commissioner before any action. The meters, placed 20 feet apart along curbs, collect coins for timed parking and show red flags when time expires. The system is said to pay for itself quickly with the initial proceeds covering installation.
Maria Porter an 88-year-old widow quietly married John Zeigler aged 80 in Edmonton Alberta. Porter said she would look younger without her denture in a store. The ceremony occurred after Porter’s six sons and a daughter learned of the nuptials post factum. The story notes meter collections and city payments tied to meters.
An air show is set for Sunday afternoon at Hagerstown airport with a 10 000 foot parachute drop by Buddy Batzel. Three barnstorming stunt planes and famed fliers will perform in the two hour exhibition starting at 3 PM.
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