Relief work mounts here in Allegany and Baltimore
The Board of State Aid and Charities ordered additional relief personnel into Allegany and Washington counties yesterday to cope with swelling relief applications. Baltimore city welfare offices report about 300 daily new applications, showing the strain on the urban system. J Milton Patterson said four more workers would be sent to Washington County and as many as needed to Allegany. Unemployment in Cumberland spurs action with added WPA jobs. November totals show Cumberland with about 2,424 pending aid cases, up from October. county totals rose to 650 from 1,100. Baltimore city had 744 on file, up from 409. Washington County filings more than doubled, surpassing October levels.
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Board of State Aid and Charities
Allegany
Washington
Baltimore Reef
J. Milton Patterson
State Board
Washington Unty
Allegany County
Conrland
Patrson
Caver
Re Board of State Aid and Charies
Cumberland
Baltimore City
Washington County
Richards surname origin and prominent bearers traced
The Richards surname traces to the baptismal Richard from Saxon roots meaning powerful or rich. It spread to Wales via the French, with many derived forms including Richardson and Dickenson. Early American figure Edward Richards arrived with Roger Williams in 1631, settling Dedham, Massachusetts, and becoming a freeman in 1641. Notable bearers today include professors, judges, and a congressman, with arms attributed to Jeremiah Richards of New York. The crest Griffin’s head signifies valor and magnanimity.
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Richards
Richard
Ric
Wales
Rischau
Richard Coeur de Lion
Richardson
Rich
Ritchie
Ricks
Rickson
Rixon
Ricket
Hitchin
Namies
Dias
Dickson
Dixon
Dickens
Dickinson
Dickerson
Hitchins
Hitchinson
Hitchock
Hitchcov
America
Edward Richards
England
Roger Williams
Dedham
Massachusetts
Susanna Hunting
Alfred Ernest
University of New Hampshire
Charles Malone
Charles Russ
Lehigh University
Charles Sadler
Frederick Barnard
George
Gertude Randolph Bramlete
James L
James Prioleau
Ralph Webster
Jeremiah Richards
New York
Boston
Officers Elected at Hagerstown Lodge No 88 Fraternal Order of Police
Harold B. Kiser was elected president of Hagerstown Lodge No 88 for the coming year. Other officers include Luther W. Broom as vice president C. B. Bible as secretary and treasurer P A Limberg as financial secretary and conductor H R Maugans as chaplain W H Peters as delegate and P A Limberg as alternate. Plans were outlined for the annual policemen s ball to be held later in the winter.
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Hagerstown Lodge
Fraternal Order of Police
Harold B. Kiser
Luther W. Broom
C. B. Bible
P. A. Limberg
H. R. Maugans
W. H. Peters
Elected Hagerstown Lodge Master Benchoff New Worshipful Master
A Wayne Benchoff was elected Worshipful Master of Hagerstown Lodge No 217 AF&AM at the annual officers election in the Masonic Temple. Past Master Wachter was chosen secretary succeeding King who left the city. Joint installation of officers for Friendship and Hagerstown lodges is planned for January 10 at 7 30 PM with Masons invited to attend services January 2 at 7 30 PM at St Johns Episcopal Church led by Rev Stehl.
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A. Wayne Benchof
Hagerstown Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
W. P. Wachter
W. B. King
Baltimore
Mr. King
Roy M. Horst
Walter F. Bowers
Tyson R. Waltz
P. F. Elliott
E. Gerald Reese
Friendship
Hagerstown
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dr. Stehl
John Wayne in I Cover the War at Henry's Theatre
John Wayne stars as a tough newsreel cameraman in I Cover the War at Henry's Theatre. The film promises pulse stirring mystery and action as Britain's war with raiding tribes of Arabia unfolds on screen.
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John Wayne
Henry’s
Britain
Arabia
Henry's Theatre
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry at the Academy Theatre
A public notice of the final showing of Thoroughbreds Don't Cry at the Academy Theatre features a drama of youth love and loyalty set against the horse racing world. Three children and a motherly landlady anchor the heart of the story as final performances play today.
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Academy Theatre
Breakfast for Two Heiress and Valet Reform a Playboy
Barbara Stanwyck and Herbert Marshall star in Breakfast for Two opening Monday at the Maryland Theatre. Stanwyck plays a Texas debutante who meets a Broadway playboy in a nightclub and escorts him home. He neglects a steamship line he inherits, squander his income on Glenda Farrell, and resists reform before marriage.
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Barbara Stanwyck
Herbert Marshall
Maryland Theatre
Barbara Stanawyck
Texas
Marshall
Glenda Farrell
Miss Stanwyck
Man slaughter verdict in Elkton killing case
In Elkton Maryland a circuit court jury found Floyd Reynolds 23 guilty of man slaughter in the death of Arthur Baker 30 from a Dec 1 fight after six hours of deliberation. State's Attorney Ellis D Rollins sought the death penalty and Reynolds was defended by State Senator Harold Cobourn.
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Elkton
Floyd Reynolds
Arthur Baker
Ellis D. Rollins
Reynolds
Harold E. Cobourn
Christmas Program At Shiloh Church Planned
Shiloh church outlines Sunday services for December 19 with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 45 morning worship a 7 o clock Christian Endeavor program the following week and a December 26 Christmas program titled A Song of Christmas featuring a large cast and a second drama The Seeking Wiseman also notes the Women s Missionary Society meeting visitor lists porkers butchered and Bible class gathering with exchanges and refreshments listed from local families.
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Shiloh
Christian Endeavor
Doris Price
Betty Shirley
Johanna
Douglas Moyer
Betty
Jean Staley
Rosalie
Sammy
Billy Stnever
Kathleen Munson
Connie Hemphill
Ellis
David Ridenour
Patsy Zeigler
Kenneth Baker
Dorrie Stevens
Linwood Dayhoff
John Keller
Billy Waters
Iris Needy
Gladys
Lena
Hillard Hull
Viola Eyler
Donald Gaylor
Women’s Missionary Society
Kathleen Holmes
Alice Keller
Ruth Fouke
Iris
Dora Fouke
Francis Gaylor
Irma
Nellie Iteyer
Elsie Traviner
Hiveland Stevens
Bessie
Edith
Evelyn Imeyer
Florence Baker
Margaret Hager
Ada Saum
Hilda Staley
Eileen Keller
Alice Plume
Clarence Thomas
Charles Kephart
Mary Kephart
York Haven
Helen Nunamaker
Hagerstown
Lewis Staley
Samuel Baker
Gibson Trenary
Reno Euvler
Gilbert Hull
Paul Rohrer
Cecil Grimm
Mary Butts
Millerey Hurd
Gilbert
Joseph Plume
Lester Plume
Martinsburg
W Va
Lottie Rhodes
Negro Hanged For Assault On Woman
Covington Kentucky, December 18. John Montjoy, 23 year old negro, died on the gallows in an enclosed courtyard after being convicted of attacking a white woman, the man muttered that he was hanging an innocent man. Rain fell as he walked to the trap, with hood tightened and rope attached. His appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court had been filed by the American Civil Liberties Committee.
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Covington
John Montjoy
Ernie Kenny
U. S. Supreme Court
American Civil Liberties Committee
Sunday visitors and local social notes from Smithsburg and Bridgeport
A social column lists visitors and names including Mrs. Florence Baker and Mrs. Alice Plume in Smithsburg and Mrs. L M Fouke and Mrs Frances Gaylor in Bridgeport. Florences and Dories appear among several families. next meeting slated for February with Mrs Catherine McKee and Mrs Clarence Thomas noted as recent visitors.
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Frances Gaylor
Fred Plummer
Bridgeport
Olivia Harbaugh
Pullman Sleeper Service To Start Tuesday
The Pennsylvania Railroad confirms a new 22 section sleeping car between Hagerstown and New York with first trip December 21 from New York and December 22 from Hagerstown. Train times show 11:85 P.M. depart New York, 7:25 A.M. arrival Hagerstown, returning 1:24 A.M. and 7:40 A.M. Passengers can board in New York at 10:00 P.M. and stay until 10:00 P.M. at Hagerstown. About 5,000 leaflets will distribute the schedule to manufacturers and retailers for slip-ins.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Railioa
Hargerstown
New York
Hagerstown
Chamber of Commerce
Norris S. Longaker
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Eoples Store
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Howard’s T
Baltimore St
Rudy
Hamilton Corner
Chevrolet
Cauffman
Washington St
Better Homes, Inc
Oy Srichard
Waite
Warner Bros. Theatres
Dvorak
Hes
Maryland
Benchoff
Academy
Trademark Registeree
U. & Patent Office
Hagerstown Y.M.C. A. Band
Academy Theater
Edwin C. Partridge
Billy Fraley
Sunnyland
Romberg
Normandy
Herald Angels
Hayes
Lee Dvorak
Holtz
Uesday
Mange
Mae Rhodes
Misses Rose
Mary Langenstine
Richard Stevens
Irvin Batt Petroh
Ruth Jones
Freida Turner
Margaret
Ruth Marie Jones
James Burke
L. M. Feuke
Leroy Henesy
Friendship Sisters
Henesy
Eva Price
Ella Price
Edith Smeyer
Frances Gay
Saum’s
Jonathan St. Jeweler
America’s Finest
Pullman
Esquire
Kay
Ye Seana AG
Mello -Sheen
Onanoff
Leiter Bros
M. P. Moller Music Store
Dagmar Hotel Bldg
Lucien Selong Perfumes
Lucien Lelong
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