Smithsburg Area Robberies Reported Amid Picnic Absences
A third Smithsburg area burglary in a week is reported by George Stem. Thieves ransacked the Stem home while a Sunday school picnic occurred, stealing money watches and canned goods. Nearby homes of William Barkdoll and Joseph Kreisinger were also entered during the same period, with authorities holding several youths under suspicion as footprints and anger traces are investigated.
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George Stem
Smithsburg
Stem
William Barkdoll
Joseph Kreisinger
Flood Rages Through Kansas as Rivers Burst Bounds
Ransans battle rising waters as flood rages through state. Great Bend reports three feet rise in five hours with the Cottonwood river flooding toward Emporia and threatening a sixth overflow of the year after seven inches of rain Monday night.
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Great Bend
Ellinwood
Cottonwood
Emporia
Remodeling Sale Error Corrected At The Fair Store
Yesterday the Herald ran a full page notice for The Fair Store remodeling sale with a boys suits price of 11.95 but the correct price was 3.95. The notice clarifies the error and states the proper price for the boys suits.
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the Herald
David Lesher of Clearspring Dies at 89
Prominent Clearspring resident David Lesher died at his home after a five month illness. He was 89 and previously served as School Commissioner for Washington County and County Commissioner. Survived by daughters Catherine and Nancye, son William, and siblings. Funeral at home with Rev. Walter Diehl. Rose Hill Cemetery burial. Also obituary notes Melvina EF McCrea passing at 72 with nephews as survivors. Funeral arrangements set for Friday.
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David Lesher
Clearspring
Isaac
Nancy
Martin) Lesher
Pennsylvania
Alsace
France
Lesher
Lloyd Lowndes
Washington County
Smith
Warfield
Republican Party
Nicodemus National Bank
Hagerstown
Emma
Augustus
Catherine Knode
St. Peter's Church
Clearspringe
Catherine V
Nancye E
William M
Isaac Lesher
Catherine Winger
Haines City
Florida
Walter Diehl
Rose Hill
Nicodemus National Bank of
William Beibert
Joseph Seibert
Isaac Ankeney
John Ankeney
John Downs
Harry Bain
Melvina EF. McCrea
Norway Avenue
William V. Moore
Thomas A. Moore
Detroit
Mich
Frank W. James
Williamsport
Trinity Lutheran Church
A. K. Coffman
St. Paul's Cemetery
Death of Frank O Newcomer Prominent Local Resident
Frank O Newcomer longtime Western Maryland Railroad employee and chief clerk at the local freight house died yesterday from paralysis at his home 144 South Mulberry street He was 63 and survived by Emma K Barnes widow son Edwin D and siblings Funeral set for Friday at two in the afternoon at his home with interment at Leilersburg Lutheran Cemetery Rev G Mediary to oversee services
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Frank O. Newcomer
South Mulberry Street
David
Barbara A. Newcomer
Washington County
Emma K. Barnes
Hagerstown
Pnblic
Western Maryland Railroad
Western Maryland
Edwin D. Newcomer
Wm. A. Newcomer
Annie M
Emma S. Newcomer
Friendship Lodge No. 84
Protect Little Children With Fly-lox
An early 20th century advertisement urges using Fly-lox from Ady to kill household insects. It touts Mellon Institute research and Rex Fellowship development, claiming the product is fragrant and harmless to people while deadly to flies, with instructions on the blue label.
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Mellon Institute of Industrial Research
Rex Fellowship
Ady
Farmers Must Receive Help Says Speaker
A Maryland farmer-turned-cooperative leader argues that the agricultural crisis is unsustainable. He warns cooperation cannot solve all troubles and condemns tariffs and immigration laws that he says hurt farmers while prices and markets collapse. He cites specific Maryland counties, land sales, and farm values to illustrate the deep squeeze on rural households.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Europe
Hoover
Jardine
Mellon
Republic
Rural hardship and tariff debate on farming crisis
J. Forney Young of the Farm Bureau spoke to a large crowd about farm foreclosures and rural distress. He argued for tariff reform and the McNary-Haugen Bill as solutions while noting the growing urban burden and ongoing agricultural collapse.
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Smith
McBride
West Virginia
Washington County
Metz
Paris
Mission School Set for September 27 28
The 10th annual International School of Missions will be held at Christ Reformed Church on September 27 and 28. New faculty member Mrs. Copenhaver joins the program as Mrs. BE. Matthews announces. a pageant will close the exercises.
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International School of Missions
Christ Reformed Church
BE. W. Mathews
Copenhaver
Women’s Club of Halfway to Host Evening Entertainment
The Women's Club of Halfway will present an entertainment Saturday night at the Community Hall. Prof. Arthur Spessard of Otterbein College Ohio will assist with music during the event.
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Halfway
Arthur Spessard
Otterbein College
Ohio
Woolarol First Aloha Second Welcome Home Flyers on Oahu
The Woolaroo crew led by Goebel and Davis landed on Oahu amid a big public welcome. Mrs. Jensen embraced Goebel while asking about Martin Jensen and their air team, as Governor Farrington and others praised the successful flight.
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Asm
Goebel
Davis
Martin Jensen
Godel
Martin
Jim Cole
Alpha
Jack Frost
Golden Eagle
Greencastle Busy Day as Merchants Close for Picnic
Greencastle observes a town pause with all mercantile shops closed while banks and the post office stay open on August 18. Picnics planned if weather allows. Mrs. Wayne Benedict acts as chaperone for a local camping party at Wilsons. William H. Crider, 62, dies after years of illness. funeral Friday at 2:30 conducted by Rev. H. B. Burkholder with Cedar Hill cemetery burial.
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Greencastle
Rotary Intercity Meeting In Waynesboro Honors Gen Allen
Carl Brandt was elected president and 32 Hagerstown Rotary Club members heard Gen. Henry T. Allen address Chambersburg Hagerstown and Waynesboro clubs at the Anthony Wayne Hotel in Waynesboro. Introduced by H M. Riddlesberger of Waynesboro, Allen spoke on International Relations and disarmament noting mankind has not reached a stage to dispense with the constable behind the magistrate.
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Carl Brandt
Hagerstown
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