07 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
1
Chief of Police Thomas Barber warns vacationists to stop newspaper and milk deliveries during absences. A survey shows many homes with papers and bottles on porches signaling emptiness. Hagerstown has few robberies so far this morning, and residents are urged to arrange change of address with the paper office.
AP reports from Stanford University and California with Davis stressing inland waterway development as crucial to farmers amid relief efforts. Vermont Senator Dale notes Coolidge’s certainty of Hoover victory. Senator Moses says Republicans await Smith’s acceptance speech before fixing campaign lines. Raskob hires Prof Seligman of Columbia for an in depth farm problem study.
David J. Lewis urges impartial handling of the prohibition issue between Mr. Zibman and himself as the court sits. He states his stance on obeying and enforcing the law and waits for Mr. Zihlman to answer before proceeding with inquiry.
Poffenberger and Mause of Myersville win a state roads commission contract to build a three span steel and concrete bridge over the Baltimore and Ohio freight line at Bethesda Montgomery County for 29 972 four. The bridge is part of a pair needed to complete the Bethesda to Silver Spring highway with a second crossing at Rock Creek. Supper and festival by Bakersville Lutheran Ladies Aid Society and Cemetery Company on church lawn Saturday August 11 at six o’clock.
PHILADELPHIA August 7 Lutherans visiting their shrine at Trappe will walk on the stones that formed the 1743 church floor and the stones where Washing ton stood when visiting wounded patriots in 1776 The original floor was covered with wood in 1814 An appropriation funded repairs and new flooring but the stone floor remained in excellent condition and was kept in place instead of replacing with wood
Divers attached a steel cable to the crippled F-14 and fixed an air pump tube as rescuers race to refloat the vessel in 130 plus feet of water. Strong seas hinder lifting, while wind and waves lash the rescue pontoon. The two officers aboard are Captain Weil and Commander Fasalo.
Albert Orrison, councilman from the second ward, was elected mayor of Brunswick over Harry C. Algire by a majority of 181. Orrison received 795 votes to Algire 614. Riser won the first ward council seat, Malone the second, and Kelley the third. New officials assume office September 1.
Mrs Virginia Cordelia Draper died yesterday at her daughter’s home in 708 West Washington Street aged 14 years She is survived by daughters Mrs George Painter Edinburg Pa and Mrs Howard Waters Enola Pa and a son Nelson S Witmer of Hagerstown Funeral private Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the home conducted by Rev Dr Conrad Clever Burial in St Pauls Cemetery Also Mrs Garrie Hoffman wife of Elmer C Hoffman died at Washington County Hospital last night aged 40 She leaves husband sons Charles and George mother Mrs Fred Hyde Barton Md sisters Mrs Gertrude Clarke Mrs Lucy Ayers and Miss Stacia Hyde all of Barton Mrs Mary Lancaster Cumberland and Mrs Frank Lott Caskell N Y brothers Sherman Jeeny Percy and Wilmer Barton Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m at the Hoffman home Salem Cemetery The Rev G I Rider will officiate H G Bink of Harrisburg father of Rev Howard F Bink died yesterday at his home after a long illness He is survived by wife and son Funeral Thursday morning at 1 30 estock from the Bink home in Harrisburg.
In Travemunde Germany on August 7 a 15 ton Ofhrbach Romar flying boat reportedly the largest in the world passed trial tests in the bay. One of three planned for Southern Atlantic service the craft impressed with maneuvering on narrow curves and a 15 second water takeoff while two others proceed to completion in Berlin.
George Kojac of New York set a new world record for the 100 meters backstroke as he qualified for the Olympic semifinals. Ken Myers led American singles sculling into the quarter finals, defeating Switzerland's Candevan. California eight beat Belgium Denmark and Italy to reach the quarter finals in rowing.
Washington reports a definite announcement that Lieutenant Dieudonne Coste will attempt an Atlantic crossing to the United States as a private venture. Major G Thenault states Coste plans to fly a Breguet aircraft with 600 horsepower from France to New York via Cape Finisterre, Spain, the Azores, and Halifax, as weather permits.
Jesse James III appeared before Justice Bitner in city court after cursing auto drivers who refused him and his companion free rides. State Officer Cubbage escorted them. they were warned by the magistrate. James claimed to be Jesse James the third and a grandson of the 1860s outlaw. Mrs. Lester Goodwin and daughter Jacquelin visited their mother in High Street.
The Washington County Public Health Association received a $1000 gift from an unnamed source to support work for several months. July activity rose 50 percent from last year with 272 visits to 114 homes, including 120 nursing visits and 174 instructional visits, plus 45 social service cases and 444 lab examinations. There were 20 births. nurses report a mother refusing treatment for an infant with a neck growth.
In Durant Oklahoma bride Teresa Jones wearing knickers faces opposition from Baptist minister Rev A A McReynolds who demands a dress for the ceremony. The couple instead marries at the justice of the peace. The bride defends modern dress choices and knickers as acceptable fashion for brides, prompting mixed reactions from pastors.
A detailed diary from Big Pool Camp describes a Sunday routine with drills, swimming, and worship. Leaders include H B Wolf and H E Wolf, who led character studies and sermons. New campers Gordon Dudley John Wiebel Allen Campbell Jacob Layman Bill Layman Louis Myers Robert Rudy George Rice Thomas Campbell join a camp of 34 bays and 6 leaders with bass and sunfish catches noted.
Wheat and corn futures quotations show Sept and Dec contracts with opening highs and lows. Prices listed for wheat at Sept 11454 and 11554 with close around 113%, corn at Sept 94 and 94% with 93 9344, and corn Mar 76% 77% with TSM at 73% for the period.
Attention Master Masons Friendship Lodge No 4 A F and A M holds a special communication at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday August 8 at 1 PM to bury Bro Howard J Rohrer with Masonic rites. W J Crabbs Sr Warden Chas E Johnston.
Thousands are expected to attend the Tall Cedars picnic in Williamsport at Conomac Park on Wednesday August 8. The 1 30 p m program features baseball stunts races and an evening fire works display larger than last year’s. Committee members include William Morin John Hepfer H Crafton George Albert and others coordinating Girls and Boys contests women's games Tall Cedars games and indoor baseball. If rain arrives the event will be moved to Thursday.
Community leaders and church members on Mulberry street urge replacing the Loop street car service with buses to cut noise and ease congestion. Potomac Edison representatives back cooperation. a subcommittee of five to seven will be formed by chair A K Coffman to study the issue with the company and report back.
Los Angeles story reports Bert Mills charged with 41 mph told Police Judge Daniel O'Brien a stork was due. If it's a boy the fine is $20. if a girl $50. The funds go to a savings account for 21 years, payable to the child.
The seventh annual tour by Franklin County farmers departs Memorial Square Chambersburg at 6 am. The route goes to Greencastle Waynesboro and throughRouterville Monterey Charmain to Washington via Rockville and Gaithersburg. Highlights include Arlington Cemetery and the Capitol then returns via Baltimore for a 287 mile round trip.
Belgrade aug 6 editor Hristovich a critic of peasant party leader was shot down in a street incident authorities reported no immediate motive and an investigation opened.
Crab meat sale highlighted by Shipn's Fish Market offering white flake six tenths of a dollar and regular lump seven tenths per pound, advertised for hot weather. Phone contact 2476 for orders.
The stock market reversed from gains to losses in the afternoon as speculation cooled and call money stayed available at six percent. General Motors dipped near noon, while Warner Pictures A jumped to a new high as New York Central posted an initial rise in a brisk trading day marked by short covering and active low priced issues.
Washington reports a German designed desert vehicle 125 feet long 25 feet wide and 45 feet high with 40 foot wheels. It is built to carry 150 passengers and 200 tons of cargo.
Tu dor Alex plans to roll a barrel from New York to Miami and has received permission to traverse Pennsylvania. The sole restriction is that the barrel must not contain illegal beverages and may not interfere with traffic.
A Friday event on August 10 hosted by the U B Sunday school class at Greencastle High School grounds features the Shady Grove Band. Advance details indicate festival activities and music for attendees.
Century Heavy Duty Tire Tube promotion lists sizes 28x5.25 to 33x6.20 with free tubes for select fits. Prices shown include discounts to 1.50 to 3.50 per tube, and a focus on the August event. The ad emphasizes limited dates and wide selection.
Advertises Century Economy tires with various sizes and prices from 8.50 to 12.85 plus mounting, guaranteeing standard tires. Promises Bargain Week with hundreds of tires in stock and limited five day duration, urging early visit to ensure selection.
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