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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1936
Page
5
British troops in Bethlehem parade in small bands singing carols on Christmas Day. Priests from Europe and America celebrate private masses at the Church of the Nativity and grottoes while church bells ring across Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Hundreds of tourists visit the Nativity Church as natives disperse after midnight Mass.
A slow-running freight train struck an automobile driven by Mrs. Ashby Swartz in Martinsburg West Virginia. The car was demolished but Mrs. Swartz escaped injury.
The Herald-Mail classified index lists many categories from Announcements to Real Estate For Sale. The page shows ad rates, notice of dissolution for Southern Gateway Corporation, and an upcoming bank stockholders meeting for The Savings Bank of Williamsport. It also includes employment and services classifieds and local business notices. The dense listing reads like a concise reference for readers seeking services, items, or opportunities.
The undersigned assignee of mortgage will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in Hagerstown on December 29, 1936 between 1:00 and 3:00 p m. a land parcel fronting 49 feet on Mitchell Avenue and 172 feet along Hammond Street to an alley known as No 35 in Mitchells Addition to Hagerstown. Cash upon ratification by the court. Auctioneer Fred M White.
Brief note explains renewing through re pairing saves money versus full replacement. Mentions possible items like dolls and furniture and suggests cost efficiency in repair over replacing. No specific people, places, or dates are given.
A notice urges readers to mention the Herald-Mail when responding to ads and in interviews. It promises better service and positions the reader as a progressive quality shopper.
Foreclosure sale of a four apartment two story frame house at 220 and 222 East Antietam Street Hagerstown Washington County Maryland. Property fronts East Antietam Street forty feet six inches and runs two hundred forty feet back with three rear garages. Sale follows a November 29 1919 mortgage to Edward F Elgin et al now assigned for foreclosure. Sale January 5 1937 between 1 and 3 pm with terms one third cash day of sale and balance in one year or all cash at purchaser option. Assignee for foreclosure Harry Brindle. Auctioneer Joseph Snyder.
A public notice describes valuable real estate known as Nos 769 to 762 Spruce Street in Hagerstown Maryland, listing its location and ownership details for sale or transfer actions.
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