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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
3
The Kings Daughters plan to spread cheer by distributing 350 food filled baskets to needy families in Hagerstown tomorrow. Santa Claus will drive the car with an employee of the Moffman-Chevrolet firm aiding delivery.
Chicago dispatch notes the 1227 program of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union to be marked by a religious crusade rather than politics. The 53rd year since a sidewalk prayer campaign began in front of Hillsboro’s palaces is cited with plans for January when teachers will be urged to spend an hour in prayer and revival efforts intensify. Also references a Christmas oysters market with local delivery.
Saint John's Episcopal Church prepares a midnight Christmas Eve service with a full choir, organ and violin accompaniment, procession, and festive decorations. The rector and Rev. Robert W. Sua tmaan of Baltimore assist. Roy A McMichael directs music. The piece notes a candy sales appointment linked to the local Imperial Tea Cream Co.
Thomas Allen Russell aged 73 dies at home in Williamsport from complications after a long residence there. Survived by widow Lacy Belle Russell and children including Mrs J K Gell Derryville Va Mrs F S Fristoe Forest Hill Md Mrs Nellie N Baylis Pitcairn Pa Mrs Commie Russell Ha Walter W Richmond and Thomas Page. Funeral Sunday at 9:90 a.m. at the hotel with Rev Jeffries. burial Berryville Va. Christopher Sisk, former Fahrneux Memorial Home resident, dies at 86. Survived by widow Mrs Sisk. Funeral Saturday at 1:40 p.m. at Pallney Memorial Home. interment Riverview cemetery Williamsport.
Rantoul Illinois reports that four Army Air Service officers and a captain died when two planes collided in fog near Chaunta Field. First Lieutenants Henry W. Kunkel and Albert J. Grayton and Second Lieutenant Nelph W. Lauter were killed, with Captain Harold G. Mostar and Captain Foster among the dead or fatally injured. One plane carried a bride on a Christmas visit, and families of the Delaware governor’s descendant Lieut Clayton were awaiting his return.
The Palace of Sweets at 20 South Patotac Street was granted articles of incorporation by the State Tax Commission. Capital is $10,000, divided into 310 shares of $1 each. Incorporators are Polar G. Bolton, Fidek J. Foraythe, and Russell Wupner.
By CAR in MEW HAVEN. Com Dec 22. Claims accuse Yale baseball coach Smoky Joe Wood of betting on a game between Detroit and Cleveland on September 25, 1939. Wood denies a wagering agreement. Baselmil Commissioner Landis is connected to the latest pro baseball betting scandal allegations.
Antielum Lodge No 197 A I and A M reports officers elected including Senior Warden Leroy B Jenuluga Junior Warden Albert H Lives Secretary J A Miller Treasurer D A Nuna maker Tyler George L Miller Sentro Ware den Charles K Taylor and Warshiptn Mes ter Reed.
Connestes Illinois December 25 reports a major candy distribution plan with sixty eight thousand boxes for employees’ children. Also noted is a Christmas Day bird shoot at Mike's Camp, plus advertised travel and railroad promotions across Western Maryland and nearby areas.
Aged 35 native of Hagerstown, E. Dallan of Kansas City, formerly of the city, dropped dead at noon. He was a drill yielder and employed locally. survived by a wife, a son, and an aunt Mrs. Schindel. Dallan spent his boyhood with the Riley family and left Hagerstown about eight years ago.
The Kiwanis Club luncheon at the YMCA hosted Rev. CC Jerr of St. Mary's as he spoke on the Christian joy and peace that surpasses all. The meeting featured Christmas decor, a fine dinner, and Miss Charlotte Helm's five solos. Guests included A Tyree, Dr. K Hoffman, A Paxson, Samuel Glomyer, Rev. W N Ridgely, and others. An attendance prize went to P J Potter.
On December 24 the government began a sweeping legal action against a Pacific coast liquor smuggling front extending from Los Angeles to Seattle. Grand juries in Seattle and Southern California returned indictments alleging multimillion dollar smuggling activity over five months. Indictments name numerous figures linked to Canadian Consolidated Exporters Corp. Ltd. and related shipping lines, tied to efforts to move large quantities of liquor into the region, with ongoing investigations into motive and key operatives.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim fascists will use their own calendar dates with two dates listed, one ordinary and one symbolic, referenced to a 1932 start. The text is garbled but implies an official document or decree establishing dual dating for a fascist calendar system.
Bridgeport dispatch reports ninety three undergraduates from eastern colleges aiding in handling the holiday mail rush. The Christmas dinner moved to 13 to 2 at 1.50 per plate, spotlighting a community effort.
A dispute over a minority floor leader seat in the Massachusetts Senate inflames rivalries between Harry Levin of Balthware and Washington county’s senator elect. Hagner’s ineligibility and a bitter letter exchange trigger a costly special election, as taxpayers may bear about 30000 in costs amid party power plays.
Rescue workers delayed by high Big Sandy river floodwaters search the wreck of a bridge under construction between Kenova West Virginia and Catlettsburg as divers seek bodies of drowned workers. One man died in the collapse and others were injured. Authorities believe victims may be trapped under debris.
A late December bulletin from the palace reports Emperor Yostilule in somewhat worse condition. His pulse is irregular and temperature elevated. Court officials and A.P. reporters note the bulletin aims to reassure while acknowledging uncertainty about the outcome. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Young is announced. Indictments are filed against executives of a liquor exporter and related conspiracies surface in Seattle. Local quotations mix prices for grains and dairy products with other prices.
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