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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1927

Page

7

Portrait of Prof Carl to be hung at Washington County High

Members of the class of 1404 at Washington County High School prepared a portrait of Prof C Edwin Carl. He served 26 years at the school, mostly as principal, and helped establish its high rank as a top prep institution. The painting by Hied wolll's studio will hang in the new high school offices. Carl later ran Carl's School in the city and served on the County Board of Commissioners.

Washington County High School Edwin Carl Carl Hiedwolll This City Carl In

Italy adopts gold basis after long stabilization drive

NOME Dec 22 Italy moved to a gold basis with the lira at 19 to the dollar, one gold lira set against paper lire. The stabilization, announced by the council of ministers, ends a nine year campaign begun by Mussolini in Pesaro to rebalance the currency.

Nome Italy Council of Ministers Prentier Mussolini Pesaro

Lottery Winner Shares Wealth With Madrid Poor

Madrid reports the first prize winner of the Spanish Christmas lottery, worth 28,000,000 pesetas about 2.4 million dollars, distributed funds to impoverished families in Madrid's dense quarters. Also includes local notices about rummage sale details and holiday oyster advertisements.

London Madrid

Threats Made Over Debt Reported in Altona Cemetery Case

A wealthy Indiana farmer and his wife were threatened with death and ruin unless $6,000 was deposited in Altona Cemetery. The case, filed from GaIesburg to Sheriff Frank Hooker for investigation, centers on a man known as the Jester who posted the note in Altona.

Galesburg George DieMuller Irving Ucer Altona Frank Hooker Alton

Deaths and Funeral Notices From Hagerstown Area

Multiple obituaries report deaths in the region. George A. Gosens of 703 Washington Avenue died at 5 AM after surgery. he leaves a widow, daughter Mary, sister Florence, and three brothers. Funeral at St John's Mie Ray with St Bernard Commandery in charge, Rose Hill Cemetery. Thomas Grosh, 83, died at his brother Charles Grosh’s home. Survived by Charles and sister Mrs Calvin Tice. funeral at Charles Grosh’s home with Rev. Diehl, burial Rose Mill Cemetery. Walter B. Sting of Winchester died at 1 PM in Winchester, Virginia, at age 80. survived by widow Grace Bakle and daughters Catherine, Virginia, Florence, and others. services at the Winchester cemetery. Mrs. Sarah E. Batt, mother of several, died at her son Russell’s home. survived by many children and mother Mary Bowers. funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the house. additional notices include a Victorola advertisement and travel notice. Martin Luther Sowers died at Lane’s Run after paralysis aged 61. survived by Mary Sowers and children Fred A., Mary Barnes, Bruce 1, Rosie Harnish, plus siblings. funeral from Newton Bartles’ home in Dig Spring with Rev. Diehl.

George A. Gosens Washington Avenue Washington County Mr. Cosens St John’s Episcopal Church Friendship Lodge of Masons Ithiel Chapter Royal Arch Masons St. Barnard J. Hampden Clarence St. John's Church Mie Ray Walter Tyron Stell Rose Hill Cemetery St. Bernard Commandery Thomas Grosh Charles Grosh Slater Calvin Tice West Virginia Charles Grosh Diehl Rose Mill Clearepring Walter B. Sting Hargerstown Wincheater Lutheran Church Sting Teaver Misa Grace Bakle Hagerstown Sarah E. Batt Charles Hi, Batt Russell Corbett Street Church of God Ethel Gossard Beavers Creek Frances Albert Hagatetown Mary Straugaer Richmond Herry Washington Foster Chester Hatt Bagerstown Gameel Mary Bowers Waxerstown Raw. Victor Rose St. Sao Martin Luther Sowers Lane John B. Sowers Cumber John Bennett Ardmas Mary Houser Clearville William Sowers Flinisiane Newton Bartles Dig Spring Serytera Wm. Diehl Clearspring

Salvation Army Ladder Drive for Home Seeks $20,000 Target

Fragments show a Salvation Army fundraising push listing donors and totals across lodges clubs and businesses. Names include Byron Cumhwe and many others with varied contributions from $2 to $5000, indicating a broad community appeal for a new home project.

Neff's Fifth Divorce Suit Filed Today

Local furniture dealer Albert G. Neff is named in his fifth divorce action today. The long string of marriages and filings traces back to 1921 with multiple spouses including Ida V. Neff and Emma, who have alternately pursued or withdrawn suits, leaving Neff with a pattern of repeated matrimonial instability over five to six marriages within recent years.

Albert G. Neff Emm G. Neff Neff Ida VY Neil Emma Noell Theraupot Ida Emme Tifo Nefhia Ide Tursa

Fiend Slayer Eludes Police in Seattle Kidnapping Case

A Seattle haberdasher reveals bill numbers tied to the Los Angeles kidnapping case. Captain Kent confirms serials from a suspect’s payments. Hickman is identified as the Northbound target as deputies and state troopers surveil routes. Chloe Kline of the Loe' Righes police detective testified Hickman is the Seattle suspect.

Mwn Register William Ment Kent

Couple Held to Be Sane in Snyder Gray Case

Albany December 22 Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray declared sane by a state board of alienists and stood one legal step from execution for the slaying of Bliss Snyder. The board found no evidence of an unbalanced mental condition in either defendant, and Governor Stith was told no clemency. Ongoing delays followed as officials refused a Chicago psychiatrist examination and asserted the alienists’ adequacy.

Albany Ruth Snyder Judd Gray State Board of Alienists Blis Snyder Allentata Stith

Peppy Xmas Scenes Show Odd Shore Eater Fun

In Hagerstown four special eaters staged cheerful shore scenes celebrating Christmas spirit. A Hue picture near a He uerbtown cigar store drew attention as a prominent local buyer observed. Merril Hays focused on a youthful customer awaiting payment while Edile Helmes kept calm before venting during decorations in Clark's office.

Booth Loos Hagerstown Merril Hays Edile Helmes Clark

Provincetown Submarine Disaster Ties Erode Local Grief

Lieutenant McGinley friend of victim Cushne shared wartime Navy bonds and Pensacola memories. Mrs Gaines Tyler, widow of a Paulding survivor, grieves beside Boston neighbor Miss Louisa Cashwa. Local sales and craft work, a courtroom fine for Paul Glenn, and bridge construction progress are reported along with grain prices and holiday ads.

McGinley Provincetown Mase George Victor Cushne Navy Naval Pensacola Fla Cust Gaines Tyler Albert L. Rider Boston Louisa Cashwa

Chicago Grain Markets Report and Local Notices

The page lists Chicago grain quotes with opening highs and lows, plus a mix of local notices. Mrs Rosa Boerne receives a fernery gift from the Women's Aid of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Kenny’s Java and Mocha Cafes advertise for Christmas dinners. Fresh XXXX Sugar daily prices and Christmas trees offered at 806 W Washington St.

Rosa Boerne Virginia! Avenue Tha , Pennsylvania Railroad Washington St Ady

KIWANIANS MAKE MERRY FOR XMAS AT JERSEY CLUB

The Kiwanians celebrated Christmas with ceremonies led by Edward H. DeMent. Sara Clutty visited the Jersey club bringing presents and surprises. Miss Catherina Netkirk sang with Miss Danny Nigh. The Rev. Jones spoke on Christmas, songs were revived, and Charles H. Roesaner arranged the menu. Frank Miller gave the attendance prize.

Kiwanty Club Christina Edward H. DeMent Sara Clutty Jersey Catherina Netkirk Danny Nigh Mr. Jones Calvary Haptivi Church Charles H. Roesaner Frank Miller Pia C. D. Miller

Auto Production Drops in US and Canada in November

Washington reports November automobile production in the United States and Canada fell from October and from November 1926. The Commerce Department announced 153,202 vehicles produced in the U.S. in November, compared with 256,200 in November 1926 and 219,610 in October 1927.

Washington United States Canada Commerce Department

Will Attempt To Radio Pictures To Listeners

Nearest Newark New Jersey report says Senthan Woh plans to broadcast 40 pictures to radio set owners shortly after the first of the year. The move aims to expand home listening and entertainment options with new film content.

Nwwark N. J Senthan

Verdun Accepts Trenton Arsenal For School Use

Verdun city council accepts the gift of the Trenton arsenal from New Jersey to be rebuilt as a girls school after removal from Trenton. New Jersey delegates to the Paris American Legion convention learned of local school needs and arranged the gift. Exports of whiskey to the United States totaled 16,148,201 in 1927, up from 8,770,000 in 1925.

Verdun Prince Sceus Trenton Arsenal New Jersey Trenton American Legion Paris United States Trouton Toronto Des Agetuat & Distillery

District Court Opens on Eastern Shore for First Time

Baltimore dispatch reports the United States District Court will sit on the Eastern Shore for the first time, with Judge Williams Coleman presiding in Dan ton Carville County starting January 26. The term will run through the criminal and government dispute cases arising on the shore.

Baltimore Maryland United States District Court Federal Court Williams Coleman Danton Carville County

Free Giant Candy Bar With Every Purchase On Saturday

Free Giant Candy Bar offered with any purchase of coffee or ice cream at Really's on Saturday December 24. Adv. GD. RERNY Cv.

Rerny Cv

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