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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1939
Page
5
Berlin reports a massive civilian talent survey next week as Germany boosts August preparations. All non soldiers and non aged under five or over seventy must complete searching questionnaires, with penalties up to 150 marks or six weeks in jail for false or missing data.
Hancock Grange members met to discuss forming a Soil Conservation District in Washington County. They planned visits to farms in the county’s southern and eastern areas where erosion is evident. Robert T. Haas and J. C. Igner of the Soil Conservation Service led the program, with Milt D. Moore urging farmers to organize and seek federal state and county help.
Washington County borrowers face limited funds with 40 year loans at 3 percent interest. Selection prioritizes applicants with equipment and livestock to operate their own farms. Three local leaders oversee approval of Tenant Purchase funds for eligible tenants, sharecroppers, and farm laborers.
Joseph Russell of near Hancock died Tuesday night at Washington County hospital aged about 60 Funeral at 10 30 Friday from Fred Wolfman’s home Route 44 near Stancock Rev Ed Warecker officiating Interment in Berkeley Springs cemetery Viewing at Snyder Bowland funeral home in Hancock until Thursday evening then at Hoffman home Mary Ellen Rouzer 52 died at nine this morning at her Baltimore home Daughter of late George D Born and Jennie Born Surviving husband George M Rouzer Baltimore children Louise George and Harry brothers George and Elgar Born Magers town sisters Mrs Irene Johnson Woodpoint Mrs Carrie Naxore Hagerstown Funeral arrangements later Andrew Bishop Hancock died this morning at Pennsylvania Glass Sand Mines near Berkeley Springs About 10 years old Body removed to Snyder Rowland funeral home in Waneket Funeral arrangements will be made later
An evening of air raid defense activity features a large scale blackout set for England with half the country, including London, to endure. About 200 000 air raid personnel prepare to darken streets, trains, factories and offices while residents receive guidance from police and wardens. King George reviews Weymouth reserve fleet as land forces begin maneuvers leading to a planned September 14 battle.
A linked counterfeit ring is suspected in the slaying of Wanda Dworecki. Police say she was abducted and beaten, with threats against her family. A volunteer guard protects her father’s home as investigators review rogues gallery photos and witness statements.
The Seveneecure anna ye union of the Abram and William Koons families will be held Sunday August 20 at Row's Park along the Western Pike. A program is set for 2 p.m with an business session and contests to follow. A notice announces an examination for state scholarships at St John College on Saturday August 19 beginning at 9 a.m. Details and a catalog describe the college program and leadership training.
Washington August 3 The U S Army retreats from the State Department building but General John J Pershing keeps his office. The Pershing suite remains intact with a sign General of the Armies and a storied desk and ornamented walls. The army moves to the Munitions Building awaiting a new War Department.
Analysis shows Japan wary of a military alliance with Germany aimed at ousting England. Observers cite history of ties with Britain and fear of provoking war with Russia or triggering Western embargoes. Most expect Tokyo to avoid a Germany axis if possible, weighing Russo-Japanese relations and regional power dynamics.
The Montgomery County Commissioners favor restoring local road control after selling county machinery to the state years ago. Frederick County signals intent to reclaim roads, while Prince George’s rejects the move citing machinery costs and a state deficit. Local leaders say control by the county could yield quicker results through collaboration with businessmen and farmers.
Aug 9 report from Evansville describes Joe Tilis Baker, a Kentucky farmer, instructing Vanderburgh County deputies to find him a wife. He specifies she must be rides 34, redheaded or blonde or brunette, a good cook, and have $20,000 to buy a farm. He excludes redheads as too hot tempered.
Mant. Aug. 9 reports Mant. Jimmy Willams delivered four stray St Bernard dogs to the city pound. Poundmister Lyle Tiansen warns the next large dog must be accompanied by two horses and a fire hazard note, urging care with livestock and water access in the pound area.
Dr Curtice, credited with advancing the method for cattle tick fever eradication, died yesterday in Rest Saville Maryland.
Hundreds of spectators gathered outside the walls and heard the convict shout to guards below while prison officials argued in a long, futile exchange. The convict yielded, sat on the chimney edge, and began eating sandwiches as the wall rose perpendicular for 20 feet and a 15h feet jump was noted from base to chimney.
An irregular report notes a plant dubbed GOING UP CHE GO Ang 4 field Park conservator old ventury plant began in May and grew aggressively. It rises center stalk toward the wind, advancing about three inches daily. Ants and workers occupy the roof area, widening a hole as they explore the structure.
Four prior safe-crackings in two years led robbers to a fifth attempt at a local company. The lock had been knocked off by earlier intruders, and the safe contained $4 when found open.
Cumberland Maryland August 8 Herbert W Payne director of the rayon division of the Textile Workers Union of America told a mass meeting that a settlement of the Colantse Corporation of America strike is not a question of weeks but of days or hours He warned that an early settlement would come from a demoralization of the textile industry due to the strike Plants using Celanese products would face fatal operations if the stoppage of work continues The New York markets handle one percent of the nation's perishable foods.
Reports from Hong Kong detail Japanese delivery of five demands to British authorities over the Swatow incident amid anti-British demonstrations. The clash involved British sailors from the Tenedos and local crowds, with Japanese and British accounts differing on who was injured. The broader anti-foreign actions spread to several Chinese regions as missionaries and foreigners faced expulsions and arrests.
Lieut-Gen Seishiro Kagaki war minister planned to brief Emperor Hirohito on the army’s stance amid recent army and extremist pressure for backing the Rome Berlin axis. Cabinet and imperial household oppose a full alliance, while the army high command seeks only a limited mutual restraint against Soviet Russia.
Card party evening planned in Chicago with Queen Esther at 908 Woodland Way. Event takes place Friday night August 11 with advance entries encouraged.
Washington and Hyde Park reports show Senate and House foes of neutrality, lending, and housing bills clashing with President Roosevelt. Senators Adams and King defend noncooperation as a matter of individual votes, while Roosevelt prepares to sign or veto 145 approved bills and warns that a Republican minority and some Democrats backed a dangerous precipice in federal programs affecting 20 million people.
An inmate details a dramatic jail break attempt with guns drawn and a confrontation outside the jail. The piece also notes a midweek Church of God service led by Rev. F MW Snively and a Ladies Aid event in Dowd's woods. A shoe remodeling ad invites buyers for high grade used shoes at Polock's 10 Minute Modern Shoe Remodeling with a Big Square and Round Dance event in Smithsburg featuring Dixie bands and a cake walk.
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