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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1940

Page

1

Ambassador Cudahy censured for remarks about Belgium

Ambassador John Cudahy faces resignation after a State Department censure for remarks on Belgian famine conditions under German occupation. President Roosevelt ordered his return for consultation, while Britain disputed his comments and Cudahy defended his interview as accurate reporting before flying home via Lisbon.

Washington Belgium John Cudahy State Department Roosevelt Cudahy Germany London United States Sumner Welles Enbapilsador Ministry of Economic Warfare Reich Britain Wisconsin The Daily Mail Today U. S Belsium U. S. State Department the Mail Nazfeld Great Britain Mail Associated Preza Lisbon

Mrs F D R Invited to Attend Premier

Philadelphia musicians union offered to drop pickets for the August 22 world premiere of Pastor Hall if Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt attends. The English film, criticized Naziism, will be shown in the U S with a special introduction by her son James. Rex Riccards urged her not to attend but would withdraw pickets to avoid embarrassment.

Philadelphia Musicians’ Union Pastor Hall Franklin D. Roosevelt United States James Roosevelt Rex Riccards A. F. of S. Musicians’ Union

Speed Blamed In事故: 4-H Week In Maryland

College Park Maryland August 10 Accidents on rural highways cause two deaths per hour and cost the nation 500000060 annually Jerry S Hardy of the National Highway Education Board told 688 4 H Club members during the twenty second annual 4 H Club Week at the University of Maryland He cited excessive speed as the leading fatal factor at speeds under twenty miles per hour only one in seventy injuries is fatal while above fifty miles per hour one in ten five percent is fatal Munro Lea Maryland alumnus and author Ferdinand the Bull argued that strict commands fail because people resist being told what to do He urged more autonomous safety methods The program Safety was the week s theme and included a safe driving demonstration by H M Pontius of the Ohio Farm Bureau an address by Dean S Steinberg of the College of Engineering Dr H G Byrd university president and Dr C B Smith former assistant director of the Extension Service were principal banquet speakers A dance and the annual Style Revue followed followed by the All Star Consecration in Ritchie Gymnasium

College Park Jerry S. Hardy National Highway Education Board Hardy University of Maryland Munro Lea Ferdinand Maryland Leaf H. M. Pontius Ohio Farm Bureau Dean S. & Steinberg College of Engineering H. G. Byrd C. B. Smith Extension Service Ritchie Eymnasium

Sunday Motoring Tour Route Through Maryland Towns

Earl H. Howard leads a Sunday trip by Automobile Club Maryland from Hagerstown to Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Charles Town Harpers Ferry Frederick and back via U S Highway routes. The run covers stops at many towns including Martinsburg Charles Town Harpers Ferry Frederick and ends in Hagerstown with mileage milestones listed.

Earl H. Howard Automobile Club Maryland Alexander Building E. Washington Street Hagerstown Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Charles Town Harpers Ferry Frederick Home Round Tell U.S Huyetts Cross Roads Wilson Indian Springs Millstone Hancock R. R. Station Kearneysville Washington St Halltown Bolivar Main Street Potomac River Potomac Shenandoah Sandy Hook Weverton Knoxville Petersville Jefferson Feagaville Barbara Fritchie U. S. No. 46

Leiters Plan New Front For Leiters Brothers Store

Leiters Brothers Store on West Washington street to receive a new forty by thirty foot front with glass brick lettering and monograms. The project, designed by A. J. Slinkhart and contracted to Hagerstown Paint and Glass Co, will nearly triple current window space and boost display capacity.

Leiter Brothers West Washington Street Roy A. Leiter West Washington Street Scott Barber A. J. Slinkhart The Hagerstown Paint and Glass Co

York building fire destroys four story brick block

A four story brick building housing J. G. McCrory ten cent store burned late Thursday night in York Pennsylvania. The blaze damaged stock in a nearby department store and affected a photographer's studio and offices located on the upper floors of the destroyed structure.

York J. G. McCrory Ten Cent

Maryland defense council to study new defense laws

Annapolis Md Aug 10 The Maryland council of defense and resources will study existing Iowa laws and the need for new enactments due to National Guard mobilization and the Selective Service Act Isaac S George executive director said the aim is a sound legislative program Attorney General William C Walsh has surveyed World War laws still in effect George noted that laws creating authority to draft able bodied men 18 to 51 for work across the state will be considered as part of the review

Annapolis Iowa National Guard Maryland Council of Defense and Resources Isaac Caorge William C. Walsh Maryland George

Noted Aviator On Important Mission

Howard Hughes famed flying laboratory, which set the world flight record, left Los Angeles for a wartime courier mission between London and Egypt. The British purchasing commission bought it for an undisclosed sum. the craft is one of three Lockheed models acquired for overseas service.

New York Howard Hughes Flying Laboratory Los Angeles London Egypt British Purchasing Commission Lis Sald Hughes Commission Charles H. Babb. Aircraft Sales Company Harold 3. Vanderbilt

Jockey Frank Munoz Buried With Simple Private Funeral

Private funeral services were held at Rose Hill cemetery for jockey Frank Munoz, fatally injured in an Osgood riding accident. He suffered a broken neck on July 31 and died August 4. his dying wish was to be buried in Hagerstown, with only a few attending the ceremony led by Rev. Fr. Francis Leary.

Rose Hill Cemetery Frank Munoz Osgood Indiana Munoz Hagerstown Francis Leary

Three youths killed in Louisville plane crash

In Louisville Kentucky a light cabin monoplane crashed near a golf course killing three youths Frad H Strobel Jr 15 who piloted the craft Chester Lea Schwartzer 21 and Leonard Miller 19 all suffered broken necks authorities reported the accident occurred yesterday near the golf course and the victims were aviation enthusiasts from Louisville

Louisville Frad H. Strobel, Jr Chester Lea Schwartzer Leonard Miller

Trim Frock For Young Gloria

Advertisement for Misses and children clothing patterns from Hagerstown Daily Mail. Details pattern numbers 412 and 3447 for frocks and hat with sizes, yardage and fabric specs. Encourages mailing fifteen cents per pattern, include name address and size, offers a fashion book and wardrobe organization tips.

Maii Peerlesa Hagerstown Daily Mail Nineteenth Street New York City

Soapbox Champ From Maryland Heads to Akron Derby

William Hull of the Hagerstown Herald-Mail arrives in Akron for the All-American Soap Box Derby finals at Derby Downs. He meets officials, receives race gear, learns schedules, and prepares for the safety runs and parade before Sunday’s race amid a 130 champion field. Hull aims to win or, at least, claim a heat, highlighting Maryland’s presence in the event.

Akron Ohio William Billy” Hull Hagerstown Mayflower Derby Free State Main Street Maryland Hull Champ Derby Downs Chevrolet Billy Hull

Randolph speaks at Shepherds State College graduation ceremony

Representative Jennings Randolph of Elkins spoke at Shepherd State Teachers College where ten young men received certificates for completing the first aeronautics course. The program was sponsored by the Civil Aeronautics Authority.

Shepherdstown W. Va Jennings Randolph Elkins Democrat Shepherd State Teachers College Civit Aeronautics Authority

Buildings Completed In Town For A. Rees Hide and Tallow Plant

Two large structures are finished here. One covers 36 by 48 feet for A. Rees hide and tallow, and a Charlton Brothers warehouse on Jefferson Street measures 25 by 150 feet. King and Vetter completed the concrete block work for both buildings.

Ben A. ¥. Rees Hide and Tallow Plant Charlton Brothers Jefferson Street King and Vetter

Cyclist Escapes After Erie Man's Motorcycle Fire

William B. Murray Jr. of Erie Pennsylvania escaped injury when his motorcycle was destroyed by fire in Hancock early yesterday. He jumped to safety as flames broke out and Hancock Fire Company extinguished the blaze drawing hundreds from sleep. Severe hailstorms in northeastern Montana killed many grouse this summer.

William B. Murray, Jr Erie Hancock Murray Hancock Fire Company Montana

Marvin Kline Accepts Post at Joseph Love Inc in NYC

Marvin M. Kline has accepted the production manager role for Joseph Love Inc, the nation’s largest maker of children’s dresses, with 12 factories and about 2,000 workers in projects from Texas to Porto Rico. He will periodically visit plants and oversee operations as the local Hagerstown factory, sold to a Love subsidiary, comes under Mrs. J. Gorman’s management and expands employment.

Marvin M. Kline Joseph Love, Inc New York City Love Concern United States Mr. Kline Texas Porto Rico Jacob A. Kline Hagerstown Summit Avenue J. Gorman. Ford Kine Marvin Kine Love

Future Farmers Organize A Flower Garden Club

The Clearspring Chapter of Future Farmers of America formed a flower garden club with high school girls and eighth graders last spring. Thirty seven gardens are blooming though some seeds failed to germinate. A flower show is planned for fall using flowers from Mothers garden. Plans for the show were discussed at a recent Future Farmer meeting to begin soon after school opens.

Clearspring Future Farmers of America Future Farmar

Keedysville Homecoming Parade Draws Crowd and Events

Keedysville hosts the annual Homecoming at Taylor Memorial Park drawing about 4000 people. Congressman William D. Byron attended and praised the organizers. A big siider parade is planned for 5 30 pm with prizes for drum corps bands and floats. Evening concerts feature the M C A Junior Band and a program Happiness Ahead. Sunday ser vice includes a sermon by Rev Dr F Berry Plummer and a Keedysville Band concert. Tuesday program postponed to Monday due to rain with WPA recreational acts.

Keedysville Taylor Memorial Park William D. Byron Charles Taylor Hagerstown F. Berry Plummer St. Paul's U. B. Church WPA

Cloakrooms Fail to Produce a Congressmen with 16 Suits

Washington Aug 10 A quick search of congressional cloak rooms found no lawmaker owning 16 suits. Senators and reps weighed in with humorous takes on wardrobe habits, noting few own more than three or six outfits.

Milton Burger Guilty on Resisting Arrest Charge

Milton Burger, 43, of Fairground Avenue, was fined $50 and costs or 60 days in jail after conviction by Magistrate Harry B. Snyder yesterday morning. Burger was arrested Saturday night by Patrolman John Lillard during a scuffle at city hall. Patrolman James Ray aided and was slightly injured. Clyde Tritsch of West Wilson Boulevard was found guilty of interfering with an officer in the same case, with no sentence imposed.

Milton. Burger Fairground Avenue Harry B. Snyder Burger John Lillard Tor City Hall James Ray Lillard Clyde Tritsch West Wilson Boulevard

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