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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1934
Page
5
The Stonega Coke and Coal Company mine three completed the burial of all seventeen victims with the recovery at 6:24 this morning. Nine workers were believed lost deeper near the blast center, eight were found yesterday. Five injured were reported improving, with two discharged and others expected to leave soon.
Two soloists will feature the Municipal band concert at City Park next Sunday evening. Zona Hall will sing a couple of numbers in one part while John Ti Henning, baritone soloist in the United States Army band, will perform several numbers in the other part. Henning is a friend of Peter Buys, director. The band is led by Warrant Officer Alex Matafalusy of the First Medical Regiment Band at Carlisle for the concert on Sunday, July 198. In September director Buys will lead the Carlisle band and perform all numbers of his own composition.
The Missionary Society of St. Pauls U B Church will hold a lawn festival and Christmas tree meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Horst 704 Oak Hill avenue Wednesday evening after a worship service led by Mrs. George Lambillotte. Gifts for school age children will be placed around the tree and sent to Miss Elizabeth Reed, missionary to Puerto Rico. In rain the event moves indoors.
The Myersville Band under Rodser Harp directs thirty members will play August 11 at Greensburg for a picnic, August 15 for the Antietam Fire Go. festival, and August 35 in Garfield for another picnic.
In Cleveland on August 7 a squirrel feasted on crumbs from workers’ lunches then ran onto a wire carrying 11 000 volts. The creature died after the high voltage shock, costing the Industrial Raven Company thousands of dollars according to executives.
In Tiffin Ohio hijackers at Gordon Keiffer’s and Wheiffer’s stations seized control, demanding money. Keiffer claimed some funds belonged to him and the robbers mocked him, tossing back a single dollar before fleeing with two slot machines.
A hen shielding her brood was struck by lightning during a storm in Gainesville on August 72. The hen was pulled away unharmed and the chicks remained unhurt.
George B. Schelihose died at 11 30 AM at 60 East Washington after a paralytic stroke. He was 62 and a Pennsylvania railroad conductor for 35 years. Survived by widow Cora M and two sons, plus siblings and other relatives. Funeral from Suter funeral home with Cedar Grove burial in Chambersburg. Edward Bowers of Tagerstown died in Oregon NL. survived by wife, four children, mother, three brothers, sister. funeral in Oregon today. Carrie Eby of Greencastle died at 8530 o'clock in morning. 65. bank bookkeeper turned church worker. funeral Thursday at home with Rev H B Burkholder. Cedar Hill Cemetery. William McCormick of Indian Springs died aged 78. survived by wife Johanna and children. funeral tomorrow at St Peters Catholic Church Hancock. Calvert Haover funeral Wednesday 2 PM at home then United Brethren Church Myersville. Kills many crows contest prize awarded to Paul E Plutchak of Preston for 249 birds. Poem memory note for Mary E Hartle from daughter Bertha Barer.
President Roosevelt tours drought zones with vow to count every drop of water before it reaches the Gulf. He cites Fort Peck Dam work and plans to relocate populations from congested districts, noting widespread drought across 24 states affecting about 26 million people.
The Marines will depart Port au Prince by August 15 signaling the end of American occupation in Haiti after 19 years. Roosevelt’s July visit prompted a faster withdrawal two months ahead of schedule. The U.S. aided Haiti with finances, highways, a public health service, and modernization of the Haitian guard and education.
Obituary recounts William S. Vare born December 24 1867 in South Philadelphia led a political machine with brothers George and Edwin. They rose from poverty on a truck farm to major city contractors and Republican power, with William serving in Congress and then as U S Senator after resigning in 1928.
Fragmentary text discusses farmers aiming to control crops by themselves to prevent high prices. It mentions investment, keeping profits, and selling at favorable times. Details are garbled but focus remains on farmer-led crop control and price defense.
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation shows May advances totaling 188.844 million dollars. Loans to banks at 4 percent interest reach 57.512 million, with 41.26 million for preferred bank stock subscriptions and 45 million for the Home Owners' Loan Corporation. Additional loans cover bank debentures 5.456 million and drainage and irrigation projects 7.520 million. the rest funds relief and other government needs.
Ing Lawrence testified that while visiting Gapsville Pennsylvania he and his wife and Victor Smith collected pears. After returning home a confrontation with Thad Smith escalated as Smith advanced with knife and rock. A shotgun discharge struck Smith in the stomach and killed him.
New York reported a four day mystery ends as Jimmy Jordan, young Brooklyn Dodger shortstop, returns. Jordan said he left after being unable to play and did not attend practice or games. Manager Casey Stengel commented that no one is officially missing now as pitchers and hitters prepare.
Vital Statistics report shows 10 9806 deaths in the first six months, up from 10 658 a year earlier, with degenerative diseases of middle life and old age causing over half the fatalities. Heart disease leads with 2402 deaths, followed by Bright's disease and diabetes. births total 1542. Baltimore City and county death counts are listed, with June record lowest and March highest.
A slender bronze cross marked the grave as Adolf Hitler and Rev. Mr. Dohrmann spoke at the funeral of Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Beethovens funeral march played, crowds gathered, and planes circled above. wreaths from many governments, and a parade of veterans preceded the service in the court and at Von Hindenburg tower.
Washington reports steady progress in reopening banks after the 1935 banking holiday. Acting Comptroller FP G Awart says 29 national banks reopened with deposits totaling 24.472 million. In New England first district, all banks closed since March 1935 have resumed operations or been disposed of, with 34 percent of banks back in seven months, deposits about 25.288 million, leaving 66 unlicensed banks on August 4.
Ailing Pal the White House dog, an English bull terrier owned by Gus Gamerich, was in a dog hospital for treatment. Earlier, a presidential puppy died after colliding with an iron fence, two weeks ago.
An Wheeling West Virginia business owner ran a provocative newspaper ad inviting patrons to visit a youth night club, touting cheap beer and poor dances. The misprint laden appeal drew local attention as authorities and residents weighed concerns over suitability and public morals.
Quotation list shows Wheat, Oats, and Corn activity with prices and opens for September and May futures. Steady trading noted in the McComas Armstrong Building, with figures indicating highs, lows, and closing tendencies for grains as of 7 pm.
In Constantine an ethnic clash between Arabs and Jews escalated over three days, yielding about 25 dead mainly Jews, many wounded, and widespread arson. Martial law remains as troops patrol streets while authorities arrest about 40 suspects. Water shortages hinder firefighting and relief efforts.
In New Orleans the Huey Long versus Mayor Walmsley clash escalates with a sentry firing at an unidentified man attempting to enter Jackson barracks. National Guards patrol the city with machine guns and war gear as the political battle ties to the upcoming September congressional primaries.
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