Maryland's American Legion Holds State Convention in Baltimore
The 23rd annual Maryland Department convention opens with a dance and auxiliary meetings. National Vice Commander Edward Sterling spoke at the banquet, a Miss Maryland pageant is planned, and 5000 National Guardsmen from Maryland's 115th and 175th regiments join the parade. Brigadier General Woodcock conducts a brigade review as Major General Reckord leads the division, finishing a two day inspection.
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Baltimore
Maryland
American Legion
Department of Maryland
Ladies Auxiliary
Edward Sterling
The
Legion and
Auxiliary
Fort Meade
111Th Field Artillery Regiment
Virginia
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Milton A. Reckord
Reckord
Groom Dies In Accident After Wedding
In Confluence Pennsylvania two hours after marrying in Cumberland Maryland Maurice Critchlow twenty two was killed when his new car hit a detour on Route 40. His bride Amelia Critchlow aged nineteen was critically injured along with several others including George Emig Dorothy Guy Oscar Staude and Geraldine Staude treated for serious injuries. Both cars were demolished.
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Confluence
Maurice Critchlow
Dormont
Cumberland
Somerset County
Amelia. Critchlow
George E. Emig
Washington
Dorothy Guy
Uniontown Hospital
Oscar J. Staude
Pittsburgh
Geraldine Staude
Critchlow
Confluence Hospital
Staude
Enterprise Meeting for Parade Practice
All members of the Western Enterprise Fire Company are urged to attend a 7:30 PM practice at the fire hall on Wednesday. The session prepares for the Greencastle parade set for Friday, August 15.
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Western Enterprise Fire Company
Greencastle
U S Pilots Lose Lives in Transoceanic Crash
Seven American officer pilots and 15 British and Canadian officers were killed when a large transocean airplane crashed into a hillside after leaving a British airport. The loss included eight Canadians, six Britons, and one Australian, with captains, radio operators, and a flying engineer among the dead. Notable victims’ ages and careers are listed, highlighting their service and prior employment. George Washington’s visit to New Bern is mentioned in a historical note about a home now serving as the town library.
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London
Canada
Britain
Australia
RAF Ferry Command
Montreal
George T. Warris
Lawrence
Kas
Watt M. King
Little Rock
Ark
Hoyt R. Judy
Dallas
Tex
D. J. Duggan
Winthrop
Mass
James Wixen
Los Angeles
J. J. Roulstone
Long Beach
Cal
E.G. Reeves
Roslyn Heights
N. Y
Judy
Braniff Airlines
Dallas-Chicago
Reeves
Transcontinental
Western Air
Roulstone
United Airlines
Duggan
King
Harris
Vixen
TWA
American Airlines
Vivien Leigh rises to Scarlett in That Hamilton Woman
Hollywood legend Vivien Leigh, famed for Scarlett O'Hara and a string of acclaimed films, continues her ascent under Alexander Korda. That Hamilton Woman opens today at the Academy Theatre, following Leigh's landmark rise and marriage to Laurence Olivier.
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M Hollywood
Vivien Leigh
Scarlett O'Hara
Alexander Korda
England
St. Martin’s Lane
Oxford
Hollywood
Laurence Olivier
Academy Theatre
Last Chance to See Jane Withers at Henry's Today
Today is your final showing of Jane Withers in A Very Young Lady at Henry's Air-conditioned Theatre with Nancy Kelly and others in supporting roles. The playful plot follows Kitty Russell at an exclusive girls school as events unfold after a party dress arrives for the school dance. Henry's promises a cool, comfortable venue with a news reel and travel picture Magic Carpet for added value.
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Jane Withers
Henry
Nancy Kelly
Johan Sutton
Janet Beecher
Richard Clayton
Jane Carlson
Jane
Kitty Russell
Henry's
Auctioneer sells three properties in one afternoon
Auctioneer Fred M. White sold the Jennie Burger property in the 800 block of Pine street yesterday afternoon in front of the Court House to C. E. Freed for $1,725. Auctioneer J. C. Snyder sold a 205 acre farm in the Sharpsburg district for $200, subject to a mortgage of about $3,200. He also sold a property near Clearspring for $650.
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Fred M. White
Jennie Burger
Pine Street
Court House
C. E. Freed
J. C. Snyder
Sharpsburg
Clearspring
Health Official Festival Speaker at Tomato and Health Festival
Berkeley Springs West Virginia State Health Commissioner Dr F C McClintic will speak at the Tomato and Health Festival August 31 with the topic Germs Food and Health Director General Paul Yost announced Tuesday The three day festival runs August 30 through September 1 featuring concerts by Morgan County School Band Pennsylvania Railroad Band of Altoona Pa Chanters Winchester Va choir Lee Winters Band from Cumberland Md plus prizes for bands drum corps a baby contest and a beauty contest for girls 16 to 25 during the Labor Day parade
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Berkeley Springs
W.va
F.C. McClintic
Charleston
West Virginia
Paul Yost
McClintic
Morgan County School Band
Pennsylvania Railroad Band
Altoona
Chanters
Winchester
Lee Winters
Cumberland
Gift Found Hidden Five Years After Husband's Death
Mrs Margaret Bakes of Johnstown Pennsylvania learned her husband who died December 18 1935 left a Christmas gift. A sales slip for an electric waffle iron was found in his shirt pocket prompting a search that uncovered the iron beneath the attic floor in the couple's former house.
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Johnstown
Margaret Bakes
Senate hearing backs broad manufacturers sales tax plan
Washington August 13 The Senate Finance committee heard proposals from business spokesmen for a general manufacturers sales tax to replace excise taxes on luxury items within a large revenue bill totaling 3 236 700 000.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
General Manufacturers
O Conor Urges Full Defense in Maryland
Cumberland, Md. Gov O Conor calls for maximum defense readiness and cost controls to fund national defense. He warns against halfway measures and cites the dictators as threats, urging steady preparation and unity across the 48 states during a Cumberland visit including Rotary Club and country club events.
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Cumberland
Blitzkreig
O’conor
Cumberland Rotary Club
Fairgo
Cumberland Country Club
William ¢. Walsh
Townsend Club Chartered Bus To Orangeville Reunion
The Townsend Club of Hagerstown chartered a bus for 25 members and friends to Orangeville Pennsylvania for the Townsend reunion on Sunday August 17. An official will speak at Orangeville with program starting at 2 p.m. Contact Otho Poffenberger YMCG.A. at 185 for trip arrangements. bus departs at noon.
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Townsend Club
Hagerstown
Orangeville
Townsend
Otho Poffenberger
Poffenberger
Workers Docked Pay for Not Wearing Gas Masks in Liverpool
Employees from several Liverpool firms report wage deductions for reporting to work without gas masks. The practice affects multiple workers across companies, highlighting safety protocol enforcement during gas alert periods.
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Liverpool
England
Taxi man assaulted in apparent robbery attempt
A taxi driver was treated for scalp injuries after being struck on the head with a bottle by a passenger in an attempted robbery. The assault occurred shortly after midnight yesterday, the man told hospital attendants.
Lavoptik Eye Comfort Product Ad
An old style appeal promotes Lavoptik to soothe inflamed and tired eyes without drugs. The ad claims 25 years of success, offers an eye cup, and directs readers to obtain the product from druggists with promises of cooling and refreshing relief.
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