Wait Ruling in Tax Case Threatens State Relief Funds
In Annapolis Maryland a court battle over the five cent whisky floor tax blocks further direct relief distributions. State Comptroller Gordy says funds cannot be released until the constitutional issue is settled. Whisky tax proceeds have funded needy seniors and other programs, with about 483 eight hundred seventy one dollars collected since April. The tax is part of a 1936 relief package including additional levies.
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Annapolis
William Srdy, Jr
Ld Tyme Distillery, Inc
C Oort
Baltimore
Gordy
Baltimore City
Legilature
Food scene and society notes from New York to Hollywood
Mrs Frances Foley Gannon, deputy commissioner of markets, oversees New York's consumer service ensuring fresh food daily for mill workers. In Hollywood, actress Ketti Gallian fought with a woman claiming to be her secretary over champagne in a restaurant, while Marta Rocafort newly arrived from Cuba was seen with Count Covadonga, son of the former Spanish king, at a theater in New York.
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New York
Milllions
Frances Foley Gannon
Consumers’ Service Division
Ketti Gallian
Hollywood
Mass
Miss Gallian
Marta Rocafort
Cuba
Thee
Count Covadonga
Spain
Tall Cedars Elect Heads At Regular Meeting
Leslie K. Spielman was elected Tall Cedar of the Hagers on Forest No. 95. Other officers named include Sem Deputy G. T. C. L. R. Voris senior deputy G. T. C. O. K. Hottman scribe Clarence G. Emmett treasurer Merrill F. Hays trustee Martin V. Bostetter. Officers were installed by Thomas G. Havell. One hundred forty members attended a Klondike themed program with entertainers dressed as miners and gamblers.
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Leslie K. Spielman
Hagerson Forest
Lebanon
Masonic Temple
Sem
L. R. Voris
Wior
O. K. Hottman
Clarence G. Emmett
Merrill F. Hays
Martin V. Boste
George R. Lindsay
Fitzpatrick to Lead Van Sweringen Rail Empire
Herbert Fitzpatrick, vice president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, was named head of the Van Sweringen rail empire through Midamerica Corporation. The announcement by George A. Ball and George A. Tomlinson names Fitzpatrick president of Midamerica and director to fill the vacancy after O. P. Van Sweringen's death.
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New York
Herbert Fitzpatrick
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
van Sweringen
George A. Ball
Muncie
Ind
George A. Tomlinson
Cleveland
Midamerica Corporation
Fitzpatrick
Midamerica
O. P. van Sweringen
Horoscopes Highlight Shifts and Ambition for the New Year
The Horoscope notes conflicting planetary aspects urging sane plans and recreation. It cites energy and confidence for new year plans, warns of nerves and quarrels, and forecasts domestic favorable days while predicting changes in prices and officials. It lists birthdays for George A. Custer and others.
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Uranus
Service pledge for radio set repairs promises quality care
A shop lists six commitments to customers including using top materials, thorough work, careful handling of property, following Philco recommendations, reasonable profits, and fair pricing. It urges restoring radios to first class condition.
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Philco Radiotrans
Self Help for Christmas Gift Giving
Edited by Laura I Baldt, A.M. This item notes years of experience by an assistant professor of household arts at Teachers College Columbia University. It emphasizes practical guidance for selecting and presenting Christmas gifts, with a focus on thoughtful consumption and appropriate budgets.
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Laura I. Baldt
A. M
Teachers College
Columbia University
News York
Benefit Show Planned by Troop 5 Boy Scouts
The first annual variety and benefit show of Troop 5 Presbyterian Church in Hagerstown will be held in the church recreation room on Friday December 11 at 730 PM. About thirty local musicians donated their services for ten vaudeville acts and a travelogue. Admission is a can of fruit vegetables or other produce or a bag of groceries to be given to the needy at Christmas. Senior officers are P J Potter J C Fylde J C Russell and K Spence with Scoutmaster William Nichols and assistant scoutmasters William Larman and William Nichols Jr.
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Troop 5
Boy Scouts
Presbyterian Church
Hagerstown
P. J. Potter
J. C. Fylde
J. C. Russell
K. Spence
William Nichols
William Larman
William Nichols, Jr
Dear Betty Brainerd advice column echoes past loves
A 25 year old woman seeks guidance on marrying a man she admires but does not love. Betty Brainerd urges living in the present, embracing happiness with the fiancé rather than clinging to a deceased partner, and concludes she should marry B as she appears to be growing to love him. The Ink suggests focusing on present happiness and future devotion.
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Betty Brainerd
Fie
Eadhy
Clearspring Co Elect Officers Fire Company Picks Leaders
J P Perry named president at a recent Clearspring Fire Company election. Elected for 1937 were Vice President George C Boward Secretary Leon Gossard Treasurer J C Downs Chief H A Keller and a standing committee including Albert Bell George Boward Jacob Ankeney Charles Henson and J C Pound Assistant chiefs Russell Troup and Leon Gossard with RB as chief pipeman.
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J. P. Perry
Clearspring Fire Company
George C. Boward
Leon Gossard
J. C. Downs
H. A. Keller
Albert Bell
George (. Boward
Jacob Ankeney
Charles Henson
J. C. Pound
Russell Troup
Notable Names listed as Drivers and Pipers in Parade
The text lists multiple individuals by name as drivers and pipemen alongside assistants such as M. Kinsell and El mer Lesher. Other names include J Downs Jr Frank Starliper Leon Cushna J D Spielman Richard Brennan Russell Yeakle Paul Shank and Leon Gossard Harold Lesher Clyde Bartles.
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M. Kinsell
Elmer Lesher
J. Downs, Jr
Frank Starliper
Leon Cushna
J. D. Spielman
Richard Brennan
Russell Yeakle
Paul Shank
Leon Gossard
Harold Lesher
J. C. Miller
Clyde Bartles
Autos for Sale: Good Used Cars Selections Now Open
Local listing highlights good used cars available for quick sale in the Autos for Sale column. Buyers are urged to inspect, compare prices, and choose from a range of makes and models currently parked for viewing.
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