Boonsboro school expansion urged at board meeting
Delegation from Boonsboro urged a new high school addition as overcrowding grows. Members Burgess John Hershberger A D Mullendere and Principal Homer W Guyton spoke alongside a Leiterstown group protesting a teacher retention. The board plans first in county solidifying a Boonsboro addition with other projects and seeks FWA grants totaling about 95000.
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Boonsboro
Board of Education
Burgess John Hershberger
A. D. Mullendere
Homer W. Guyton
Leitersburg
County
South Potomac
Williamsport
FWA
Clearepring
Downsville
Mapleville
St. Paul's
Clear Spring
White Oak Forest
Harverstown
H. R. Poe
Blue Mt
Roulette Home Sold At Outcry
The William Ur Roulette property on North Potomac Street sold at public auction in front of the courthouse for 16050 dollars. Russell Young purchased it with J. C. Snyder as auctioneer. A vacant lot on Hamilton Boulevard sold for 1000 dollars to Thurman C. Lindsay. The J. O. Lefeter apartment at 200 South Prospect Street was withdrawn at 4000 dollars.
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William Ur
Body Identified In Potomac River Death Near Fort Belvoir
In Indian Head Maryland on August 17 a coroner's jury tentatively identified a man found in the Potomac between Glymount and Marshall Hall as Private Eugene Wicks about 30 of Fort Belvoir Virginia. The jury ruled death from unknown causes but apparently by drowning after Dr. Fred Busan testified the body showed drowning signs.
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Indian Head
Potomac River
Glymount
Marshall Hall
Eugene Wicks
Fort Belvoir
Fred Busan
New York Racket Trial Flings Back Dewey Indicts Nine
New York district attorney Thomas E. Dewey targets the numbers racket in a major case with nine men indicted. Lead figure James J. Hines, a Tammany chief, faces charges of protection and fronting the ring. The piece traces roots to Dutch Schultz and earlier gangsters and notes Dewey’s rising political profile toward a possible governor bid.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Mr. Hines
James J. Hines
Tammany
Hines
Dutch Schultz
Arthur Flegenheimer
the Dutchman
Maryland Legion Convention Sees 4000 Attend In Baltimore
In Baltimore on August 17 veterans gathered for the Maryland Department American Legion twentieth annual convention. Auxiliary members arrive as registration staff anticipate about 4000 at two conventions. A joint Legion and auxiliary meeting will open at the War Memorial with Department Commander Bruce T. Bair presiding and Phil Conley addressing as national vice commander for the eastern district.
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Baltimore
Maryland Department
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Auxiliary
War Memorial
Bruce T. Bair
Phil Conley
Westminster
Herbert L. Rhodes
Hamilton Post
Child prodigy Lorin Maa Ze directs first symphony
An eight year old Moscow Idaho prodigy named Lorin Maa Ze has directed his first symphony orchestra and plays piano and violin. Dr Vladimir compares his originality to Jascha Heifetz as a child prodigy and notes his instinct for what others must learn.
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Moscow
Idaho
Lorin Maaze
Hollywood
Lorin
Jascha Heifetz
Vladimir
Huey Long’s Son Aims For Political Sagacity
Huey Long’s eldest son Russell, 19, plans a political career he will delay until 25. He resembles his father and has already worked as a state senate assistant clerk and led LSU student government. He studied law after undergrad and points to his father’s rise from governor to senator as a model.
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Baton Rouge
Huey Long
Russell
Huey
Louisiana
Senate
House
Lourgians
State Senate
LSU
Bakaleinikoff and Lorin lead university string insight
Lorin, curly haired baton prodigy at the University of Idaho summer school, conducted the first movement of Schubert’s unfinished symphony under the guidance of former Cincinnati Symphony conductor Bakaleinikoff. The article notes Bakaleinikoff’s high regard for Lorin’s instinctive talent and his duty to guide the ability.
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Dr. Bakaleiikoff
Charlton Weekend Visitors List From Ankeney Family
Weekend visitors at Mrs. H Ankeney and Mrs. Leslie Burkett homes include many from Leitz Pa Sparrows Point Hagerstown St Paul and Clearspring plus Jones Channel with Ankeney and Burkett families. Names include John Spade Robert Bishop Eilene Spade Helen Ford Victor Ankeney Clyde Ankeney Grace Long Lewis Hose Ruth and others.
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Charlton
H. Ankeney
John Spade
Robert Bishop
Eilene Spade
Leitz
Guy Mongan
Guy and
Howard
Helen Ford
Victor Ankeney
Sparrows Point
William Ankeney
Billy
Bobby
Hagerstown
H. BE. Ankeney
Clearspring
Clyde
Pinesburg Visits From Area Families
Pinesburg August 14 narrative lists Mr. and Mrs. John Eby and daughters near Clearapring visiting Walter Garrett and family. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boone and family, John Lewis, Williamapost, Mrs. Mary Fowler and Dolores, Mrs. Odella Hyde and Dorothy, Norathy Glichknecht of Philadelphia. Dolores Fowler recovering from illness. Archie Sweigert and daughter from Hagerstown visited George Sweigert. David Downin returned home after week with Merrit Brown and son. Thomas Downin and family of Ivor Virginia visited. Mrs. Leon Hyde of Philadelphia joined Mildred Charlton on a Virginia motor trip. Carrol Smith and
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Pinesburg
John Eby
Near Clearapring
Walter Garrett
Charles Boone
John Lewis
Williamapost
Mary Fowler
Dolores
Odella Hyde
Dorothy
Norathy Glichknecht
Philadelphia
Dolores Fowler
Archie Sweigert
Hagerstown
George Sweigert
David Downin
Merrit Brown
Beth Jechem
Thomas Downin
Ivor, Va
Leon Hyde
Mildred Charlton
Virginia
Carrol Smith
Administrator Assumes Duties In Wage Hour Era
Elmer F. Andrews, new Wage Hour administrator, outlines an industry committee to set the textile sector's feasible minimum wage. Reports note wage cuts 12 to 15 percent in southern plants, with hourly rates dipping below 30 cents. Andrews calls the law progressive and aims to balance hours and wages as rules phase in beginning October 24.
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Washington
Elmer F. Andrews
Labor Department
Andrews
Ladies Golf Tourney At Fountain Head Club
Ladies of the Fountain Head Golf Club held an odd hole and putting tourney yesterday. Mrs Willis Altenderfer won the putting prize and Mrs Robert Fridinger won the odd hole contest. Participants included Mesdames Lynn Brumback Willis Altenderfer R O Whitelegg Vinton Wershey Howard Dudley and Robert Fridinger. A handicap journey will be staged over the course Tuesday.
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Fountain Head
Rosenbloom Signs First Motion Picture Contract with Warner Brothers
Hollywood report states Maxie Rosenbloom signed his first film contract with Warner Brothers for one year with options, earning about 200 dollars weekly. He will co star with Kay Francis in the aviation comedy Women in the Wind. Also notes plans by major airlines to establish regular transatlantic service across Britain France Germany Italy and the Netherlands.
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Hollywood
Calif
Maxie Rosenbloom
Warner Brothers
Kay Francia
Airlines
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
The
Netherlands
Bar Association Picnic Set For Thursday At Languish on the Licking
Washington County Bar Association plans its annual picnic tomorrow afternoon at the summer home of Attorney Charles W. Wolf near Pecktonville. Invitations go to the bar, Clerk Edward Oswald and staff, and Register of Wills Harry Newcomer and his team. Committee members Bruce C. Lightner, William H. Bovey, and Samuel C. Strite lead arrangements with contests to cap the day and a picnic dinner on the lawn overlooking Lickng Creek. A large turnout is expected.
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Washington County Bar Association
Licking
Charles W. Wolf
Pecktonville
Edward Oswald
Register of Wills
Harry Newcomer
Bruce C. Lightner
Bar Association
William H. Bovey
Mt Lena Picnic Draws Crowd and Prizes
The T5th annual Mt Lena Union Sunday School picnic on Saturday August 12 drew a large crowd. Rev Clarence W Lum spoke and gospel singing occurred with Hoffman quartet and Misa Mary Miller. Children’s game winners included Vaughn Dullahain and Glendora Brandenburg among others in races and contests. An unrelated note states the annual crime bill in the United States exceeds 15 billion dollars per the American Bar Association.
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Mt. Lena Union
Clarence W. Lum
Hoffman
Misa Mary Miller
Vaughn Dullahain
Hagerstown
Dolores Loraine Reese
Funkstown
Glendora Brandenburg
Mt. Lena
Vivian Martin
Beaver Creek
Fayette Stouffer
Phyllis Satin
Donald Hamburg
William Reese
Lafayette Arnold
June Dulaham
Geraldine Clark
Josephine Kephart
Ethel Sauders
United States
American Bar Association
How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men
Advice for women in mid life on maintaining appeal and vitality. Mentions Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to support nerves and energy during hormonal changes. Recommends sleep, fresh air, and businesslike routines to combat moodiness and jitters.
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Ten
Pinkham
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