American Lesson Auxiliary outlines work at 12th convention
The American Lesson Auxiliary of Maryland detailed its charitable efforts at the 12th annual convention opening in the Masonic Temple. Highlights included aiding disabled veterans, 35 000 poppies made by veterans at one penny each, nine scholarships to war orphans, and continued support for a Worcester unit clinic.
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Maryland
Ultfa
Department
Masonic Temple
Cptyen
Worcester
Eworcestar Courty
Americanization Committee
Econcr Bate
Katherine Davis
Havrene Brace
Cambride
He Hay
J. Monroe
Tragic Train Death Near Cumberland
The crushed body of William Tray Dancer, 20, of Piedmont West Virginia, was found near the Baltimore and Ohio tracks south of his home. Authorities believe he fell beneath a train while alighting as he returned home from a job search.
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Cumberland
William Tray Dancer
William Epanter
Piedmont
Baltimore and Onis
Hig
Tent Blown Down Forcing Evang Huff Meetings
A storm yesterday toppled a tent at the corner of West Gide Avenue and West Franklin Street used for Evangelist Huff meetings. The structure was badly damaged and the services moved to Nazarene Hall on Sarlem Avenue.
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West gBide
Avenue
West Franklin
Evangelist Huff
Nazarene Hall
Sarlem Avenue
Festival Postponed in Zion to August 29
The festival and related events are rescheduled to Tuesday August 29 in Zion. Sunday School at Ady will be reframed as part of the revised plan.
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Zion
Ady
Frm
Jeane
Storm Warning Issued For Northeast Storm Movement
Weather Bureau advisory reports 10 A. M. storm warnings for area north of Portland to Eastport Maine, shifting southeast, then southwest by Friday. Disturbance over extreme northeastern Pennsylvania moves northeastward, bringing strong southeast winds tonight and a southwest turn later in the week.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Portland
Eastport
Maine
Pennsylvania
Death Toll Rises as Coastal Storm Batters Atlantic
The record rains and hurricane like winds hit Maryland to New England. Eight Virginians died while waves wrecked beaches and flooded highways. Norfolk and Cape May suffered damage as the storm moved north and disrupted power and transport along the coast.
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Washington
Maryland
Carolinas
Virginia
New England
Norfolk
Wildwood
N. J
Cape May
Fort Monroe
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New York
Weather Bureau
Caribbean
Atlantic Seaboard
Nassau County
Long Island
Roulette announce birth of daughter this morning
Mr and Mrs J C Roulette announce the birth of a daughter at 11 o clock this morning.
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J. C. Roulette
Four More Die Of Rare Malady In St Louis Area
The sleeping sickness toll reaches 22 in St Louis and suburbs as Pekin and Pleasant Hill Illinois report first cases in the current outbreak. Four deaths yesterday set a daily record, surpassing Spokane’s 1919 21 totals, with 13 new cases in the county and city bringing the county city total to 197.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Pekin
Pleasant Hill
Spokane
Wash
Train Wreck Kills Four on Damaged Bridge
A derailment on a Pennsylvania railroad bridge near Riverdale Maryland killed four. Passengers were removed by rescue squads as cars were crushed and mail clerks helped from a mail car. Injured include Blackman with possible spinal fracture and Johnson with bruises. Rescue teams in Prince Georges county worked through the night. The wreck occurred as water from local streams surged beside the double track.
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Riverdate
Eastern Ranch
Prince Georges County
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Cheverly
Landover
Bladensburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Limited
Blackman
Johnson
Thet Hospital
Opening Of Convention Marks Legion Effort And Praise
The opening session at the State Armory featured National Commander Louis A. Johnson with Brigadier General Milton A. Reckord praising Legion and Auxiliary work. Governor Ritchie sent regrets, and Johnson urged progress for the Legion and Auxiliary in peace times.
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McGee
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
State Armory
Louis A. Johnson
Clarksburg
W. Va
Albert C. Ritchie
Johnson
Milton A. Reckord
Auxiliary
General Reckord
John R. Tenney
Maryland
Walter Byron Stell
I. M. Wertz
Reckord
Valley Forge
Promenade of Forty and Eight Aims at Hagerstown Legion Meet
The fifteenth annual American Legion convention in Hagerstown features the Annual Promenade of the Société des Quarante Hommes et Quatre Chevaux. The event stages a business meeting to elect state officers at the Alexander Hotel and a Grande Wreck initiation by the Grande Voiture DC Wrecking Crew, inducting new members known as the Poor Goofs.
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Hagerstown
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Legion
Alexander Hotel
Grande Voiture
District of Columbia
Gare
Thomas Franklin
The
Auxiliary leaders honor fallen heroes at Legion ceremony
Mrs Ruby Owens Wheatley state auxiliary president said the group aids the American Legion in child welfare and projects. Caesar Alellio represented Harlan Johnson as guest. The audience observed a memorial for fallen servicemen, songs were led by T R R Black, and a house warming followed at Morris Frock Post 42 Armory. Headquarters opened with delegates arriving despite rain.
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Wheatley
Ruby Owens Wheatley
Cambridge
Auxiliary
American Legion
Legion
Caesar Alellio
Hyattsville
Harlan Johnson
Legionaires
Legion Drum Corps to Arrive for Day Visit
The crack drum corps from the American Legion Post No 11 will arrive tomorrow at 2 PM and establish headquarters at the Hotel Dagmar for a local visit drawing veterans and residents to participate in events downtown.
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Rederick Post No. 11
American Legion
Dagmar
Storm damages disrupt town and rail service
A large docust tree in the yard of J D Hicks at 714 Potomac Avenue fell in a gale, destroying a rare cherry tree and pulling down wires. The Pennsylvania Railroad station in York was repaired after being submerged four feet. Greyhound buses were routed through Martinsburg due to flooded Pennsylvania highways.
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Potomac’ Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
York
Greyhound Line
Magerstown
Pennsylvania
Washington Struggles After Historic Storm Deluge
Washington and nearby Maryland towns reel from a fierce storm as the Potomac rises flooding streets and basements. Power outages and marooned families from Hyattsville to riverfront areas rely on Coast Guard and navy yard boats for rescue amid widespread disruption.
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Hyattsville
Mary
Coast Guard
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Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Miller Form Fitting Truss Clinic in Ha gerstown Md
Advertisement notes a clinic on the fourth floor of the Grand Building in Hagerstown Maryland. Office hours are listed as 9-63 to 7-8 in unclear text. The claim targets ruptured persons to see the new Miller Form Fitting Truss.
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Clinic
Grand
Hagerstown
Ady
Military Pageant Promises Thrills at City Fairgrounds
A grand military pageant and sham battle will unfold at the Fairgrounds tomorrow evening at 6:45. First Regiment Maryland National Guard units join regular army groups in a simulate battle with infantry, machine guns, howitzers, tanks, bombs, and fireworks. The program also features American Legion drum corps, guard mount, drill, tent pitching, and a sound description via amplifiers. Admission is 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for children under 12, and 10 cents for grandstand seats.
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Fairgrounds
Maryland National Guard
American Legion
Legion
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