FDR Expresses Worries Over Europe and Bremen Incident
President Roosevelt warned that Senate inaction on neutrality bills worsens the European crisis and said the Bremen seizure aimed to prevent ships from arming at sea. He noted U.S. liability for damages, outlined Panama Canal defense plans, and recalled the Alabama claims to illustrate postwar restitution.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Seme
United States
Hull
Panama Canal
Canal
Canal Zone
Bremen
Alabama
England
Confederate States
Used CAE Chosen After Classified Autos For Safe Compare
A reader notes that selecting a used CAE is simplest after comparing the autos offered in the Classifieds Autos For Safe column.
Horoscope for August 30 1939
Astrologers call August 30 1939 unim portant for planetary direction. Morning favors modest business ventures while speculation is risky. Secret organizations may grow in early autumn amid discontent and political tensions.
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Congress
Virg
Reservist Joins Royal Artillery Amid War Preparations
A reservist visits his baby at Waterloo Station London as he dons Royal Artillery uniform and prepares to ship out. The scene captures Britain's resolve to resist domination and fulfill wartime commitments.
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British Royal Artillery
Waterloo Station
London
Britwin
Warry
Nonai
Toland
Traffic Fatality Toll Rising in Maryland Cities
Maryland state police track August deaths with pins on maps showing fatalities across counties. By August 7 there were 145 deaths since January 1 versus 154 in the same period of 1938, with 26 August deaths this month, surpassing last year's rate. Baltimore City records not yet included.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Sergt. Marlin D. Brubaker
Accident Prevention Bureau
Baltimore City
Pomona Grange Set to Meet with St Pauls Host
The Washington County Pomona Grange will meet with St Pauls Grange as host on Saturday September 2. The forenoon session starts at 10 oclock with business on fair exhibits. The afternoon program features reports literary items and speakers.
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Washington County Pomona Grange
St. Paul's Grange
Dies Committee Seeks Guard Against Fritz Isatin Flight
The Dies committee urged Federal and local authorities in New York to prevent Fritz Isatin of the German American Bund from leaving the country amid fears of possible departure.
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Washingwon
Fritz Isatin
Bund
Dies Committee
New York
France to Accept Mediation Offer in European Crisis
Paris reports that France accepted King Leopold III of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands mediation to ease the European crisis. The plan awaits Adolf Hitler's approval and is described as stationary. Responses from Belgium and the Netherlands were sent to Brussels, with Britain Germany Poland and Italy also notified.
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St. James Park
London
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Great Britain
Neville Chamberlain
Alexander Cadogan
Chamberlain
Lord Halifax
Paris
France
Léopold III
Willelmina
Netherlands
Loqal
Europe
Leopold
Brussels
Wilhelmina
Britain
Poland
Italy
Stolen Washing From Indianapolis Backyards Reported
In two incidents three weeks apart in Indianapolis a woman reported her family washing stolen from the backyard. A later note says another theft involved a neighbor's clothesline and ash from the yard, suggesting repeated porch thefts in the area.
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Indianapolis
John Care For
Training School Plans Completed
Announcement that the Standard Leadership Training School of the Hagerstown Council of Religious Education is planned to run five Monday evenings starting October 9. Sessions at Christ's Reformed Church will include two 50 minute classes and a 20 minute worship period with prominent ministers.
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Hagerstown Council of Religious Education
Paul EB. Holdcraft
H. A Fesperman
D. D
Christ’s Reformed Church
West Franklin Street
Elizabeth Ehlers
West Wilson Boulevard
Guursas
Charles Morrison
A. H. Groff
W.S. Hess
F. B. Plummer
Mra
Roy L. Sloop
Washington County C. E. Union
Lola May
C. E. Society
Asl
H. A. Fesperman
P. E. Holdcraft
Holdcraft
W. 5. Hess
Hagerstown
Lodge Debates Plans for New Odd Fellows Temple
Potomac Lodge No. 31 held at Woodmen hall discussed erection of a three story brick Odd Fellows Temple on South Potomac Street replacing the burned structure. Architect Harry Yessler of York presented plans with minor changes to be approved, bids possibly sought after the September 5 meeting.
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Odd Fellows’ Temple
Potomac Street
Potomac Lodge
I. O
Woodmen Hall
Harry Yessler
York
Pigeon War Roars Around Hagerstown Court House
Deputy Leister Isanogle began shooting pigeons near the courthouse with a .22 rifle and County Clerk J R Black joined in yesterday. The birds are largely removed to the County Home and Deputy Isanogle may help property owners rid their premises if time allows.
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Hagerstown
Leister Isanogle
Court House
J. R. Ray Black
Isanogle
Fireproof Second Floor Structure Planned
A plan for a second floor will create a fireproof structure. The project outlines a robust design intended to enhance safety and durability.
Legion Plans Installation of Morris Frock Post Officers
The American Legion Maryland district vice commander T F Lynch will install Morris Frock Post officers at the regular meeting Thursday evening Aug 21 at 7 45 o clock at the Legion Home. Paul H Smith retires as commander and urges all attendees to wear uniforms and caps. R D Stonebraker named delegate to the Chicago national convention Sept 25 38. New officers include Clyde M Bell commander H C Elgin senior vice commander O G Eckard Jr junior vice commander C L Stine adjutant Rev Fr J F Leary chaplain H J Stoulemyer finance officer R W Ambrose sergeant at arms G W Webber historian and executive committee H F Mowen R D Stonebraker P H Smith H Z Shank C L Mobley.
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American Legion
Department of Maryland
T. F. Lynch
Morris Frock
The
Legion
Chicago
Clyde M. Bell
H. C. Elgin
O. G Eckard, Jr
C. L. Stine
H. J. Stoulemyer
R. W. Ambrose
G. W. Webber
H. F. Mowen
R. D. Stonebraker
P. H. Smith
H. Z. Shank
C. L. Mobley
Rev Dr Eugene Skyles 69 Dies Suddenly in Cumberland
The Rev Dr Eugene P Skyles 69 died suddenly in Cumberland after returning from a church corn roast. He preached his farewell sermon at St Mark's Reformed Church and planned retirement at Berlin after 35 years as pastor. His death followed a heart attack before a doctor arrived.
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Cumberland
Eugene P. Skyles
St. Mark's Reformed Church
Berlin
Styles
Skyles
Bethel Man Rushed To Hospital After Fall Injuries
William Kline of Bethel street was taken to Washington County Hospital last night for treatment of cuts from a fall.
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William
Kline
Bethel Street
Washington County Hospital
Ann
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