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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
6
Oklahoma City dispatch reports a heavy snow blanket across the dust bowl area from the Rockies to the Mississippi. Experts note moisture aids winter wheat but more rain is needed. farmers in the Panhandle hail the snow as relief after drought and 1930s harsh winters.
Laurel Maryland December 27 State police report a hijack attempt to stop a truck carrying valuable cargo. A gunfight occurred as the truck sped away crashing into a damaged car. occupants fled. The cargo belonged to Orsey Wholesale Liquor Company Jersey Maryland. A 104 acre Clearspring district farm sold at public auction for 1250 dollars. R W Eigenbrode was the auctioneer.
The Herald-Mail classified section outlines ad classification rules, rates, and offices open 8 AM to 5 PM daily. It lists categories from Announcements to Real Estate and notes cash-in-advance policy, rate scales, and ad placement details.
Advertisements offer houses for rent and for sale in Washington County. Listings include 4 and 5 room houses with modern conveniences, steam heat, garages, and near bus routes. Also contains farm, acreage, and business property for sale or rent, plus legal notices about estates and creditors. Researchers note contact details for Strate Realty Up Arcade Bldg and other local agencies.
The annual meeting of the shareholders of the Washington County National Bank of Williamsport Maryland will be held at the banking house in Williamsport Maryland on Tuesday January 3 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year and to consider other business as may legally come before the meeting. DLW AENSURES Public Sale.
In front of the Hagerstown Court House on Tuesday January 2 1940 between 1:00 and 3:00 P M the west Franklin Street lot 26 feet by 240 feet is offered for sale. The property includes a three story brick house ten rooms a large garden and multiple outbuildings. Terms: one third cash day of sale or upon ratification. balance in one to two years with interest. possession after payment. Auctioneers and attorneys named.
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By writ of fieri facias in No 25 Judicials November Term 1939 in Circuit Court Washington County Peter Harris vs Elmer H Smith Herbert W Walters Daisy E Walters Nellie I Smith I have cited and taken into execution personal property including corn lot bay horse bay mare iron kettle electric washer harness mowing machine I will sell at public sale on December 28 1289 at rep o clock p m at Trego Maryland Cash terms Property not moved until sold Sale conducted by Sheriff Jos D Baker and Auctioneer W EIienbrode.
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