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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1941

Page

2

Jane Withers Star In A Very Young Lady At Henry's

Jane Withers headlines in A Very Young Lady at Henrys today and tomorrow for the last times with Nancy Kelly John Sutton Janet Beecher and Richard Clayton in support. The light amusing comedy runs to a final fade-out as Henrys offers cool comfort and the Magic Carpet completes the program. Fans should see the film this week before it leaves Henrys.

Jane Withers Henry Nancy Kelly John Sutton Janet Beecher Richard Clayton Jane Henry’s

That Hamilton Woman opens at Academy Theatre

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier star in That Hamilton Woman a historic romance about Lady Emma Hamilton wife of Sir William Hamilton. The film from Alexander Korda portrays the rise of Emma Hamilton from a blacksmith’s daughter to Neapolitan society and her notorious liaison with Lord Nelson.

Hollywood Alexander Korda Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Academy Theatre United Artists Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson Hamilton Emma Hamilton Sir William Hamilton Charles Gre

Red Cross Delivers 20,000 Tons of Food in Spain Mission

In six months the American Red Cross distributed nearly 20,000 tons of food valued at $4,000,000 across Spain. Col. Gary Crockett led the effort guiding 23 U S trucks and six assistants through 23 provinces profitably aiding hungry families with medicines and supplies under a relief accord with Spanish authorities.

Madrid Red Cross Spain Gary Crockett USA American Red Cross Crockett Salamanca Barcelona Auxilia Social

Water main burst cuts Frederick supply during drought

Frederick Maryland reports an 18 inch water main from the Singapore pumping station ruptured Monday. City Hall gauge fell from 63 to 18 pounds as crews worked to repair east of the city. By afternoon only two pounds remained. Fishing Creek storage dam is now two feet below normal, leaving the city reliant on repairs expected to take several days.

Frederick Singapore Water Department Fishing Creek

Firemen Plan for Session at Cumberland Valley Meet

Volunteer firemen from four states including local crews attend the 40th annual Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association convention in Greencastle with a major afternoon session Thursday and a Friday 6 pm street parade, prizes totaling about $1,000, and memorial services led by Rev. B. F. Blubaugh.

Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association Greencastle the Rescue Hose Co B. F. Blubaugh Baltimore Association Chambersburg Greencastle Fire John D. Sanders Hagerstown Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia

Conservation Conference Opens At Solomons Maryland

The first annual two day conference of the Maryland Tidewater Fisheries Department begins at Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Solomons with deputy commanders and inspectors to review Conservation Commission plans and field problems. Edwin Warfield Jr will preside tomorrow with Col Beverly Ober delivering the opening address on police duties and conduct. Allan Sellers will chair the afternoon session.

Beverly Ober Allan Sellers Tidewater

Board to Learn Hazards at Home

Frederick Md August 2 The Insurance Advisory committee of the Frederick Board of County Commissioners will meet John B Gentrum state insurance commissioner to discuss his recommendations for eliminating fire hazards at Montevue county home for the aged and infirm Gentrum in a letter ordered the three upper floors closed to inmates He said those floors could be used for hospital purposes if the building had an automatic sprinkler system and adequate fire escapes

Frederick Frederick Board of County Commissioners John B. Gentrum Montevue Gentrum

Marshall Held For Federal Grand Jury

James Edward Marshall, 25, was arrested by FBI agents on charges of impersonating a Federal officer. He pled guilty before U S Commissioner D Angle Wolfinger and was held for the Federal Grand Jury in Baltimore. He admitted issuing worthless checks in many States and used name cards as identification.

James Edward Marshall FBI U. S D. Angle Wolfinger Baltimore Marshall

Pansy Growing Guide Offered by Daily Mail

Instructions for pansy bed creation and care sent for a 3 cent stamp. Includes sowing seed soil prep transplanting and other steps. Readers can mail garden questions to the Daily Mail Agricultural Editor Box 1528 Washington DC for help.

Daily Mail Washington, D. C Mail Information Bureaul van Gorder Service Inn Washington D. C

Pansy Growing From Seed Tips For Fall And Spring Planting

An agricultural department column explains how to plan pansy plantings from seed with an August sowing window for larger numbers. It stresses seed quality, bed preparation, shade, moisture control, and gradual hardening of seedlings for wintering, and notes mulching should allow air flow to prevent alternate freezing.

Growers Urged to Request Planting Instructions

After ground freezes, interested growers are urged to request planting details by sending a 3-cent stamp to the editor. The notice highlights many colors and combinations available for the flower.

Two Children Burn to Death in Maryland Shed

In Takoma Park Maryland on Monday two five and four year old girls Alice Mae Seek and Katherine Irene Seek died after a shed filled with newspapers ignited while they searched for a pet kitten. Their mother and six siblings watched as the fire consumed the structure and hindered rescue. Police say matches used to locate the kitten started the blaze. The shed adjoined a barn near the Seek home and its paper contents were ready for sale to a junk man.

Takoma Park Alice Mae Seek Katherine Irene Earle Seek Montgomery County

Child Dies From Burns In Westminster Home Fire

Matilda Jane Lang five year old daughter of Mrs Myrtle Miller Lang of Westminster died in a Baltimore hospital from burns after her clothing caught fire from matches she was playing with at home.

Westminster Matilda Jane Lang Myrtle Miller Lang Baltimore

Best Prices and the Best Values Classified Ad

Best prices and best values highlighted in the classified ads section. Readers are urged to compare offers, noting discounts, product descriptions, and seller details across multiple listings for informed purchases.

Longest Pipeline Planned From Texas to New York Area

Washington Aug 12 plans for the longest pipeline in the world to move crude oil 1,820 miles from Texas and Louisiana to the New York Philadelphia area at 250000 barrels daily. Secretary Ickes announced for 11 oil firms. An $89000000 project to start immediately, finish in nine months, but not solve eastern shortages. Also warns of potential coal shortages from limited transport. Maritime Commission opens bids for 16 small coastal tankers. National Pipelines Inc to own the pipeline with Emergency Pipelines Inc. Roosevelt to proclaim the project needed for national defense and eminent domain authority.

Washington Texas Louisiana New York-Philadelphia Ickes United States Maritime Commission Corporation National Pipelines, Inc Emergency Pipelines,Inc Oklahoma-Texas- Midcontinent Illinois Roosevelt

Governor OConor to speak at Cumberland events

Governor Herbert R. OConor will discuss Maryland's participation in national defense in a WTBO broadcast at 6:45 PM. He is in Cumberland to attend the Cumberland Fair and Races and will address the Rotary Club at 12:15 PM today.

Cumberland Maryland Herbert R. O'Conor WTBO Rotary Club

Contractor Sells Out His Business After Fifteen Years

John M. of Maugansville retires August 1 as his general contracting firm is bought by Melvin Martin and Raymond Butterbaugh of Maugansville. They will operate as Martin & Butterbaugh. Martin built at least 125 residences in Hagerstown and Washington County, earning a reputation for square dealing and workmanship. Both new owners were foremen under John M.

John.m Maugansville Melvin Martin Raymond Butterbaugh Martin & Butterbaugh Martin Hagerstown Washington County Mr. Butterbaugh John M. Martin

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