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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1928
Page
5
Reports say turkeys are scarce this Christmas then plentiful as prices are expected to fall. Dealers posted birds at 38 to 40 cents a pound with truckloads moving toward city markets. Some buyers in Virginia mentioned earlier high prices, but a rise in supply due to farmers raising more birds may curb the market and prices.
A biographical sketch chronicles Belle Boyd’s wartime acts and evasions, her capture and release, and a sequence of marriages with General Hardinge and others. It notes imprisonment of a husband, later reunion in England, a death in 1869, and her subsequent lectures and theater work before dying while touring.
Washington December 19 The Kellogg treaty to renounce war was formally ordered reported to the Senate today by the Foreign Relations Committee and will be considered with the Naval Construction bill on the calendar. Senator Moses Republican New Hampshire offers a modified interpretative resolution and Senator Borah is expected to move for consideration with little opposition. Civic Club Hopewell to meet December 27 followed by a building committee session. Holly wreaths advertised with berries and wreath varieties Also Shipp's Fish M e t contact phone 2470.
Greencastle report shows 65 high school and 35 grade students out as flu gripp e menace rises. Schools may close by Friday. basketball and village games canceled. Community notes include playground association nominations and Christmas mail delays.
United States Commissioner Francis A. O Neill delivered a report on the Vestris sinking noting a near total lack of ship organization. The study states that the supposed organization and assignments were abandoned and no effective system was created. Also mentions ushers at Madison Square Garden wearing tuxedos per new policy under manager Colonel John S Hammond.
Deaths include Josiah Houpt of near Boonsboro aged 72 after three weeks illness with funeral Friday in Boonsboro Lutheran Church. Interment at Middletown Lutheran cemetery. William H. Layman of Freeport Illinois died of pneumonia. funeral Thursday in Greencastle Reform Church with burial in family cemetery. Card of Thanks from the Sovers family expresses gratitude for condolences and kindness.
A generous donation from M. P. Moller Sr. funds concreting of the Sunday School basement at St. John's Lutheran Church and installation of bowling lanes a basketball court. Work will start after the holidays at an expense of several thousand dollars to transform the space into a community center for youth and church activities.
Police hunted thieves after the Lace store in Brunswick was robbed Monday night of 300 in merchandise. Deputies suspect local familiarity with the premises. About two weeks earlier, four Thurmont stores were burglarized in one night.
Memphis dispatch notes evangelists face unemployment and call on Bishops and ministers to open church doors. Rev John Fatty of Chattanooga urges action as sympathy grows among church leadership to aid evangelists during difficult time. Fossil field discovery reported at University of California. Coolidge plans Christmas visit to Sapelo Island off Georgia coast.
A discussion on humanitarianism defines it as broad philanthropy and concern for mankind. It highlights the Salvation Army as a present embodiment, feeding the hungry, helping find work, and seeking the remaining humanity in every person, regardless of past behavior. Call 104 for information.
The item catalog lists a veteran stationed in El Paso with the 20th U.S. Infantry, a Dix Cate spelling prize winner, marriages in Hancock and Washington, license to wed for Iona Munson and James Mann, a 10th wedding anniversary, a farm injury, a new Home Builders Savings and Loan Association, a 86th birthday celebration with youthful sentiments, two pairs of newlyweds, a life-sparing rescue by Bennie Diggs, and widespread anti alcohol meetings led by visiting clergy across the city.
Harry Snap McCoy of Madison Avenue was arrested yesterday on charges of assaulting his wife and is held for a Police Court hearing. His wife says he has been drunk for days and threatening her. McCoy has prior arrests, including a liquor raid on a Big Pool area still. He was fined 50 dollars then and his lawyers appeal the penalty validity.
Press of Rio calls Hoover humanitarian after life and achievements are highlighted in this morning’s papers. Senator Amado’s eulogizing speech is printed in full, with a photo of the Iowa birthplace home. Hoover sails toward Rio aboard the Utah and is expected Friday. Preparations for an impressive welcome and holiday program are planned before Christmas Eve departure.
United Spanish American War Veterans held their annual election of officers in the American Legion Hall. The slate includes Commander Charles W Webber Sr, Vice Commander Harry A Funkhouser Jr, Vice Commander Gilbert Gander, Trustee Major Joseph C Byron, Patriotic Instructor Archie Davison, Historian Benjamin Hershberger, Surgeon H L Knelsley, Chaplain Justice Richard Duffey, Officer of Day Benjamin Lecron, Officer of Guard William Lehman, Sgt Major George B Alexander, Quartermaster Sgt Daniel Bowers, Color Sgts Howard Lynch and Walter Shirey, Musician Henry Webber, Adjutant to Quartermaster Edgar Mumma. Installation set for January 15.
Furnished by W RK Spielman Co the page lists wheat and corn prices with opening highs lows and closes across December March May terms. Values show percent changes and varying bid figures for Wheat and Corn along with percentages for March May.
Blue Mountain Lodge No 113 held its annual Children's Night at the Odd Fellows Temple with a full auditorium. J J Borzager Supreme Trustee of Waynesboro A Santa Claus gave candy and oranges after a program. A liberal donation to the Salvation Army followed. The program featured songs recitations piano solos and duets by local youths including Gerald Alexander Helen Shank Mary Shoup Ruth Sorgan and Frances Strock among others.
Bullish tendencies continued at the opening with irregular price moves. Radio and Copper shares edged up while American Can slipped. City Market reports show varied prices on produce with a gobbler selling for 45 cents per pound and scarce turkeys. A weekend candy promotion is advertised by Kenny Co.
London reports the King George battle for life continues with slight, definite improvement. This morning's bulletin signed by Sir Stanley Hewett, Sir Hugh Rigby, and Lord Dawson of Penn says the king had a restful night and the slight improvement persists. A note on land treatment mentions mushrooms not growing on land treated with artificial fertilizer. Christmas dinner advertised at Grey Gables Dining Room for $1.25.
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