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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1938

Page

6

Legion Opens Jobs Drive to Stabilize Employment

The American Legion announces a nationwide campaign to stabilize employment and create more jobs for workers over 40. The plan uses 11,498 posts for an educational program with 25 large employers per state to highlight merit rating clauses that could save employers about a half billion dollars annually in unemployment funds.

Indianapolis American Legion Legion Jack Crowley Rutland

Unconscious Youth Remains Critical At Hospital

Raymond Harrigan, newsboy struck by a car last Monday morning, has endured 175 hours of unconsciousness at Washington County Hospital. Attendants report moments of awakening with signs of babying though consciousness remains. Doctors note brain concussion with pressure and continue daily spinal fluid extractions to relieve the pressure. His condition is unchanged and physical strength appears intact.

Raymond Harrigan Washington County Hospital

Cold bandit robs clerk then drops pants outside store

In Chicago a thief wearing no coat robs Charles Chladek, a drug store clerk, of 28 dollars and the clerk’s overcoat. He makes Chladek and three customers pull their trousers before fleeing, then dumps the pants outside the shop as the bandit is comforted by the stolen garment. An advertisement for Saum's Jewelry Store follows.

Chicago Charles Chladek Chladek

Multiple Death Notices From End of Week in Maryland Area

Obituary notices report the deaths of Lewis M Bartley 34 for heart attack in Ashville Ohio with survivors Emil and Mrs Nevins. Florence G Blake 57 of 209 East Franklin Street died at Washington County Hospital after two weeks illness. survivors include daughters Mrs Ora Whittington Mrs Ross Dailey Mrs Albert Gish and sons Thomas A Jr J E Blake. Dr Henry G Christman 37 Green Castle physician died of cancer in Philadelphia. served on Greencastle school board and belonged to multiple local and state medical groups. William (Jack) Clark died at about 10 30 Sunday at the Dellinger home near Williamsport aged about 50. survivors include sisters Rhoda Snively Lacy Clifford Burnsides and Sumner. services Tuesday at A M Cotman Funeral Home with Rev Elmer Jackson officiating. Interment in Riverview cemetery Williamsport.

Lewis M. Bartley W. J. Nevins Summit Avenue Ashville Ohio Nevins Mr. Bartley Emil Mrs. Nevins Florence G. Blake Thomas A. Blake East Franklin Street Washington County Hospital William and Catherine Cookns Ora Whittington Ross Dailey Mason Dixon Albert Gish Winchester Thomas A. Jr J. E. Blake Annie Barner Ada Cookus Charles Grubb Martinsburg Charles Harry William Jacob Suter J. E. Kemp Horn Rose Dale W. Va Henry G. Christzman Greencastle Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia Auegust Chritzman Mercersburg Henry G. Chritzman Welsh Run Clarence A. Chitzman Upton Vipton Jefferson Medical College Jeferson Medical College Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster Allcots Christman First National Bank Evangelical Lutheran Church of Medical Society of Franklin County The Medical Society of Pennsylvania American Medical Association Maggie Traternity Zembo Jack Ava Rhoda Snively Itgerstown Lacy Clifford Baltimore Roth Burnsides Jtgerstown Alders Sumner Funkstown

Card of Thanks for Messages After Death

Acknowledges sympathy shown after the death of a husband and Taiber. Mia, Geo. RB. Srain and children extend heartfelt gratitude to friends for support and expressions of condolence.

Taiber Mia Geo Srain Adv

Card of Thanks for Mrs Neff Help and Kindness

Charles B. Nef and the Stepher family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during Mrs Neff illness and after her death. They express appreciation for floral tributes and cars.

Charles B. Nef Stepher

Memel Vote Fuels German Push for Autonomy

In Memel the Nazi surge is set to gain seats as 90 percent of eligible voters participate in the regional election. Observers expect 28 of 29 Landtag seats to fall to Nazis, signaling a broader German push amid plans from Berlin on Memel’s future.

Memel Iuelker Ernst Neumann Memiel Aad Landtag Germany Neumann Reich Memer Reichstagt

Eden Plans Visit To State Thursday

Anthony Eden will visit Maryland on Thursday with a brief stop in Annapolis and a luncheon in Baltimore. Governor Harry W. Nice announced the plan noting Eden will come from Washington by train, visit the club of his great great grandfather Sir Robert Bowle, view portraits at the Pratt library, then depart at 7 p.m. for New York.

Baltimore Anthony Eden Maryland Annapolis Harry W. Nice Mie Secreture Washington Clmb Robert Bole Nice Euen Erich Pratt Libres

Potomac River Recedes After Williamsport Rise

The Potomac near Washington rose four percent at Williamsport today but then receded as rainfall this month reached 2.92 inches, slightly above average. Weather observer Dr. Paul Oswald noted a mild weekend with a 49 degree low and 38 degree reading overnight.

Washingeton Williamsport Potomac Also Paul Oswald Chewsville

Body of long missing man found in submerged car

Authorities identified the body of 24 year old Oug Jimp after his automobile was found sunk in marshy Hope Creek near Williamsburg. The car top was struck by a heat paddle as a rower named George Collins passed by. Questions linger how the vehicle entered the water between Williamsburg and Federalshurs. Jimp had been missing seven weeks and worked at a Smytlen factory in Federalshare. Larceny report notes Bruce M Crane reporting a scooter theft in the 200 block Rey holds avenue.

Williamsburg Oug Jimp Hope Creek George Collins Federalshurs Federalshare

Landon Heads Take Up Continental Security Plan

Alf M. Landon leads U S delegation as Pan American peace committee advances a continental security plan aiming to define aggression and authorize immediate consultative action among American nations in case of attack Venezuela spearheads the project as Cantilo of Argentina signals cautious progress toward a unified defense. The plan covers forceful settlement differences, invasions, blockades and support to armed bands amid a broader push for mediation and common front. Secretary Hull remains outside the seven executive committees while continuing liaison with delegation chairs.

Lima Peru Alf M. Landon United States Americas Venezuela Jose Maria Cantilo Argentina Cantilo America Fig Hull Landon Kansas Peace Organization

Wrong-Way Corrigan Earns More Than President

Hollywood reports Douglas Corrigan the "wrong way" flier has earned about $75,000 in three months, rivaling the President's yearly pay. He signs his own book, leases his old monoplane for the San Francisco World's Fair, and plans a book tour while writing his life story without a ghost writer.

Hollywood America Douglas Corrigan Santa Claus United States Corrigan Tristan Six

Wallace Hails Vote On Cotton Quotas Strong for Market Controls

Wallace celebrates high cotton referendum support showing about 90 percent of returns favor quotas, meeting the two thirds requirement for cotton marketing quotas though tobacco quotas fell short of the needed margin. The article notes acceptance of government price guarantees to aid producers and manage surpluses.

New Deal

Ban on German Ships From City Piers Proposed

New York plans to bar German steamship lines from city-owned piers as an effective response to Nazi persecution. City official Newbold Morris outlined the proposal to the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Society, linking the move to wartime tensions and defending newsward Chris Kiane.

New York Nec Newbold Morris City Connec Morris Chris Kiane

Auto Collision In City Street Leaves Driver Fined

Ed Ritner of 1% Chawsville and Tomer J Pevere of 28 Bryan Place were in a crash on Tich ana Genrer street early Sunday. Ritner was charged with reckless driving by Patraimen Brueher and Welen and paid a $5 fine.

Edward F. Ritner Chawsville Tomer J. Pevere Bryan Place Tichana Genrer Street Ritner Patraimen Brueher and Welen

Coughlin's Views Declared Personal Not Church Policy

Chicago's Cardinal Mundelein stated Father Coughlin may express personal views on current events but is not authorized to speak for the Catholic Church. Bishop Sheil read the nuncio's note noting Coughlin's broadcasts are not church doctrine and should not be interpreted as church positions.

Chicago Deu George Cardinal Mundelein Charles Bo Couplain NBC Bernard J. Shell Nard J. Sheil Mwe Georey Mundeleti Chivava Father Coughlin Delvolry Nndes

Christmas Dance Sparks School Romance and Tickets

Christmas Eve at Wightkind Park sees school girls host an annual dance with an orchestra, inviting boy friends, buying tickets, and arranging rides. The evening ends with a midnight incheon and escorted returns as the event unfolds amid festive plans.

Bhicago Wightkind Park School

Industry at 100 Percent Normal Soon, Fed Reports

The Federal Reserve Board says industrial production has surpassed the 100 level, matching the 1923-25 average, with November activity up from October and led by steel, autos, and textiles. Money in circulation rises due to cash use, hoarding, and foreign movement, while autos and textiles push overall output and holiday demand grows.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Bulletin Savoltier Financial Development Morgenthau States

Japanese setback amid guerrilla victories in Shanxi and river regions

Chinese sources claim 6,000 Japanese killed in Shanxi by guerrillas with additional gains in Sinkiang river sectors and areas west of Hankow. They report Japanese withdrawal from Wutaisha after harassing actions and say Chinese forces control surrounding territory. Photos show Japanese prisoners.

Shanghat Shansi Sinkiang River Hankow Wutaisha Eighth Army Wutai Mountain Fourth Route Army Anhwei Chekiang Kiangsu Shanghai Nanking

TVA hearings turn on subsidies and tax use in rates

Members of the hearings panel grill TVA witnesses over hidden subsidies in rates and use of general tax funds for one area while private utilities bear costs TVA escapes. Five Democratic committeemen press TVA arguments as ex pert witnesses face cross examination. Committee chairman Donahey manages questions and a draft report for Congress may be prepared this week with a possible minority dissent.

TVA Democratic Schwartz D. Wyo Brown Mead N. C House Bard Congress Earings Wolverton Jenkins

Convicted Feasted Before Transfer to Prisons

Thirteen prisoners sentenced by Judge Frank G. Wagaman to the House of Correction or Penitentiary were served a large meal of pork sauer kraut and mashed potatoes prior to their removal to the institutions. Sheriff Joseph D. Baker arranged the same fare for other inmates. With sentencing and parole actions the jail population dropped to about 30 for the weekend, most remaining awaiting appeals or serving minor terms.

House of Correction Frank G. Wagaman Joseph D. Baker

Chicago Grain Market Quotations and Prices

Quotations from ackubin Legg and Wareham Building Hagerstown Maryland list grain prices. Wheat openings show Dec May and July bids with various bid and division figures. Corn Dec May July and Rye May July display listed prices with volume indicators and bid ranges.

Mackubin, Legg Ackubin Legg & Wv Wareham Building Hagerstown, Md

Washington County Bar Association Banquet Tonight

Preparations are complete for the annual banquet of the Washington County Bar Association to be held at 7:30 this evening at Hotel Alexander. Bruce C. Lightner will preside. James M. Hepbrow of the Baltimore Criminal Justice Commission will be the speaker. Hepbron was reelected president of the National Association of Crime Commission Executives in New York Saturday. Preston Cook, 34, was arrested on a warrant charging assault on a woman on George Street after a Sunday morning patrol.

Washington County Bar Association Hotel Alexander Bruce C. Lightner James M. Hepbrow Baltimore Criminal Justice Commission Hepbron National Association of Crime Commission New York Preston Cook George Street Bible

Saums Jewelry Store Advertisement at 21 N Jonathan St

Convince yourself to visit and buy the jewelry and watches to meet gift needs at good prices. Pay as you go terms up to 250 a week, with trade in value offered for old fountain pens. Old pen credit applied on purchases of four dollars or more at Saums Jewelry Store on 21 N Jonathan St Ady.

Saum’s Jonathan St Adv Ameries Christina Naluis Industeriil Wermins Ania Wateros Jonathan St. Adv Snum's Jewelry Store N. Jonathan St. Ady Saum Jonathan St. Ady

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