14 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1933
Page
1
A badly burned vehicle burned after overturning on the state highway near here. The accident damaged the car and destroyed its insignia. The piece notes the Roman Catholic cardinals wear a red hat dating from 1246.
A Frederick physician with 37 years of practice faces a push from 24 citizens to enter Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial race. The open letter signals Ritchie, Jackson, Gordy as possible rivals, with concerns on term limits and local self government while noting high state expenditures.
Democrats in Frederick rally behind Dr. Hamilton Conley as they cite tax concerns and state that the petition signals support should Governor Ritchie refrain from another term. Dr. Victor E. Cullen, Edward J. Smith explain their signatures reflect personal support and local ties, not party leadership.
Police respond to a 9 p.m. call at 38 North Potomac Street as a bat crashes into a home. Sergeant Jesse B. Brown uses a mail club to subdue the creature while four women endure the scare before the bat is taken to headquarters.
John Redman 23 of Yarrowsburg died at Washington County Hospital from a self inflicted chest wound. He had obtained a neighbor rifle after his father denied use of his gun and fired while running to his home. Survived by widow Oneda and son John Jr., parents, sister and brother. Funeral at Church of the Brethren Brownsville with burial in nearby cemetery.
Miss Nell Smith entertained at Datey Hill with two tables of bridge along the Potomac. Kath erine Adams won the high score prize. Guests included A P Aldridge from Lyndonville Vermont Alfred Grice Mary Crim and Charles Swain from Washington and Mrs Maggie Hoffmaster.
A Lutheran Sunday school group near Boonsboro hosted a monthly meeting at Crystal Grottoes with a straw ride, games, and a refreshments table. Attendees included teachers and guests from Washington and local families. Miss Dollie Himes visited Flintstone. In Shepherdstown, Mrs Mervin DeLauney led a Sunday school class with swimming and games.
Downsville residents Mrs. William Rohrer and family are mentioned in social notes. Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Chapman and children spend weeks in Chasner. Elmer Mongan of Funketown visits Sam Knode. George French visits Mrs. Sarah Brashears. Marie Knight of Pittsburgh returns home after a visit with Annie Knight. Ella Long confined at Mary Rohrer’s home. Edward Garrett of Washington visits relatives here.
The annual W. T. U. meeting moves from Mrs. H. K. Zeller’s lawn to City Park on Tuesday August 15 at 5 30 p m. Members meet at the round pavilion south entrance. A picnic supper is planned and attendees should bring their own plate knife and spoon. A short business session will follow.
At Angmagaalik Greenland on August 13 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh plans a flight to Iceland but may delay at least 24 hours due to unfavorable weather. Local reports say weather is fine at the Greenland site while Icelandic conditions appear doubtful.
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