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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

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Judge Shehan Dies Aged 67 In Maryland Funeral Tomorrow

Chief Judge W Mason Shehan of the second judicial district died suddenly at 5 30 am after a heart attack. He was 67 and had suffered heart trouble since his wife’s death in a 1938 automobile accident. Survived by his son George, his daughter in law, and another son W Mason Shehan Jr in Hawaii, he served as State Insurance Commissioner and led the State Bar Association. Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Shehan residence.

W. Mason Shehan Second Judicial District Maryland Judge Shehan Jam Hame George Phillip Shehan Shehan George Ms Bride W. Mason Shehan, Jr Naval Air Corps Hawaii State Bar Association Court of Appeals Haid

Registration To Start Tomorrow In Major Alien Check

Justice Department officials announced plans to register and fingerprint about 3.6 million aliens in 7,300 post offices over four months, starting tomorrow and ending December 26. Registration, for those over 14, takes about 20 minutes, with no fee and confidential handling. data includes entry details and associations. Maine history note recalls its long status before statehood.

Washington Justice Department Deyor CBS Alous U. S

Jurist Dies After Home Fire On Madison Avenue

A heated candle ignited a box in a house on Madison Avenue causing a small blaze. Firefighters arrived to extinguish it before flames spread. A jurist is reported dead due to the incident. Philadelphia is noted as the capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800.

Madison Avenue Philadelphia United States

Local Legion elects leaders at Maryland convention

Two Morris Frock Post Legionnaires gain state posts at Cumberland session. Samuel J. Cohen of Cumberland named alternate national executive committeeman. Bruce Lightner, Baltimore, elected department judge advocate. George D. Harman, Baltimore, chosen department commander. James E. Fitzgerald retires due to health. Bryan Hobbs wins national executive committeeman. Auxiliary picks Mrs. Joseph Rodock as department president. Western Maryland's Charles E. Shipley named vice-commander. anti Communist resolution adopted.

Morris Frock American Legion Legion Maryland Department Cumberland Samuel J. Cohen Bruce Lightner Department of Maryland George D. Harman Baltimore James EB Fitzgerald Bethesda Bryan Hobbs Third Godfrey Child Pocamoke City Joseph Rodock Frederick Auxiliary Charles E. Shipley Westminster Maryland Communista

Escaped prisoner captured Sunday near Roxbury tracks

Leroy Krebs, 24, who fled from Maryland State Penal Farm at Roxbury Friday night, was captured Sunday afternoon along the B and O tracks a few miles from the farm by Officers Rose mere, Smeak and Porter. Milton Denlin, 20, who escaped at the same time, remains at large. Krebs, serving time for robbery, was returned to the House of Correction.

Leroy Krebs Maryland Roxbury Rosemere Smeak Porter Milton Denlin Krebs House of Correction

Arms making big industry in postwar United States

New York August 26 America’s potential war industry expands as arms production surges. Federal awards for defense contracts near 50 million in a week, aircraft capacity may reach 500 million plus, Curtis Wright plans a large engine factory near Cincinnati employing 12000 to 15000, labor data shows gains in ship building, overall arms outlay boosts indices and cuts unemployment amid a $10 billion U S program and Britain buying growth.

New York America United States Datanse Curtis Wright Smoiny Avia Tion Lockland Cincinnati Labor Department Arme

Youths Released Until Nov 18 After Gas Siphon Charge

Clarence Swope of Leitersburg and William Williams of Smithsburg were released in Franklin County Court by Judge Watson R. Davison on Saturday until November 18. They were warned against operating a motor vehicle theft or siphoning gas case pending further action.

Waynesboro Clarence Swope Leitersburg William Williams Smithsburg Franklin County Watson R. Davison

Court orders payment of costs after vehicle case

A defendant was ordered to return to court ready to pay the costs of prosecution after being charged with motor vehicle related offenses. The decision outlines payment responsibility and sets a future court date for final adjudication. Prosecutors emphasized timely payment as part of the disposition.

Inslat On Tri‑Maid Products Quality

Inslat guarantees Tri Maid products quality and reliability sold exclusively by Triangle Food Stores. The notice emphasizes assured standards and sole distribution through Triangle outlets. Local shoppers are urged to seek Tri Maid items at Triangle Food Stores for guaranteed quality.

Triangle Food Stores

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