Real Estate Inventory Planned for 63 Cities
The Civil Works Administration advisory committee approves a nationwide real property inventory, including Hagerstown and Frederick in Maryland. It aims to provide 12,000 temporary jobs for six weeks and collect data on occupancy, vacancies, and structure conditions to aid Congress, credit agencies, and urban planning efforts. Data completion targets February 15, with city-by-city work enabling a later census of structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
Maryland
Civil Works Administraton
Congress
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Cars Derailed Near Frederick
Fourteen cars of a Baltimore and Ohio freight train bound from Baltimore to Cumberland derailed early yesterday near Ijamsville Frederick county. No one injured. Cars carried merchandise and perishable produce. About 100 rail crews worked to clear wreckage. Cause not disclosed. Eastbound and westbound trains rerouted from Point of Rocks toward Washington. Accident occurred on the penitentiary cut.
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Baltimore and
Ohio
Baltimore
Cumberland
Ijamsville
Frederick County
Point of Rocks
Washington
Penitentiary
Blue Law Debate Prompts School Grounds Sports Ban
Middletown reports a blue law dispute over using school grounds for Sunday sports. The Board of Education will consider the issue on January 3. A recent soccer match was halted by sheriff's order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Board of Education
FDR Challenges to Keep Peace and Nonintervention
President Roosevelt outlines three point peace plan to eliminate offensive weapons, ban border crossings, and insist all nations commit to nonintervention. He credits Wilson and cites Montevideo conference success while praising Cordell Hull for leading the talks.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
United States
United State
Cuba
Nicaragua
Writ Action Delays Murder Suspect Release Plea
Frederick Md December 29 Judge Arthur D Willard reserved ruling on Luth er Jackson a murder suspect held on a habeas corpus writ The killing of Dorsey Gilbert occurred after a drunken quarrel at Glenn Klines home near Wolfsville Witnesses including two who saw the fight testified but none named the stabber until Gilbert’s dying statement saying Jackson had been targeted due to moonshine threats. A large knife found on Jackson was offered as evidence by State Attorney Walter Sinn.
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Jackson
Willard
Gilbert
Walter Sinn
Woman Suffer Head Injuries In Washington County Hospital Admission
Miss Ruth Rubeck of Greencastle was admitted to Washington County Hospital early yesterday with head injuries after an incident.
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Ruth Rubeck
Greencastle
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown Contestant Wins Popularity Award at Walkathon
James Norman of Hagerstown won the popularity award at the Walkathon by a tally of 100000 votes. The presentation occurred last night at the Fairgrounds. A contestant from Couple No 24 withdrew after being dragged around the floor. judges ordered another two hour cycle treadmill session tonight.
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James Norman
Hagerstown
Roosevelt grants pardons to Colvin brothers in federal case
President Roosevelt issued pardons to Arthur C. Colvin and Isaac E. Colvin for prohibition act violations. Both had pleaded guilty in the Western Michigan Federal Court and were to begin sentences of one year and one day at Chillicothe reformatory today.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Dardons
Arthur C. Colvin
Isaac E. Colvin
Western Michigan
Colvins
Chillicothe
Ohio
Kiwanis Club Sets New Goals After Year of Service
Retiring president A H Warne reviewed the club’s year at a Hotel Alexander luncheon as Edgar C Jones was installed as incoming president. He cited five ladies nights and a bowling league of over 40, plus 400 letters sent and 700 received.
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Edgar C. Jones
Kiwanis Club
A. H. Warne
Hotel Alexander
Warne
Washington
Frederick
Richmond
Charles Town
Lynchburg
Jones
A. H. Mlinkhart
Donovan Beachley
E. E. Bradley
George Updegraff
Roy G. F. Weagley
Allen Myers
Shiloh Christmas Play Crowns Revival Opening
Shiloh held a capacity crowd for a Christmas entertainment and announced Sunday services on December 31 with a 9:30 am Sunday school and a watch meeting from 9:30 pm to 12:00 am. The program features Christian Endeavor involvement, songs, recitations, and a play The Little Boy Nobody Wanted set in central Europe.
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Shiloh
C. B. Smeyer
Endeavor
Europe
Leroy Henesy
Frank Moritz
Harry Wolfinger
Robert Palmer
Sadie Weaver
Edith Harsh
Williamsport
William Harbaugh
York, Pa
Lester Trovinger
Frank Holiday
Lestersburg Pike
Paul Dehart
Frostburg State Normal Schools
E. H. Dehart
Clarence Smeyer
Washington
Clarenes Thomas
York Haven
Alvin Stevens
Violet McNairn
Conway
Bonnie Jean
Ida McKee
Emmett McKee
Paramount
Paul Rohrer
Stevens
Preliminary plans for a Credit Association meeting
Plans were laid for a productive Credit Association to serve Frederick Frederick and Montgomery counties at a courthouse meeting in Frederick. Farm Credit Administration agent A. Dawson Trundle explained aims. Ten delegates chosen Tuesday will attend the January 8 session at 1 30 in the courthouse with County Agent Milt D. Moore also slated to attend.
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Frederick
Washington
Carroll
Montgomery
A. Dawson Trundle
Farm Credit Administration
Milt D. Moore
Lewis To Press United States Entry Into World Court
Carlisle December 29 Representative David J. Lewis of Cumberland Maryland said he will introduce a joint resolution for the United States to enter the World Court in the upcoming Congress session. He noted a resolution needs only a majority in both houses, unlike a treaty requiring two thirds Senate ratification.
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Carlisle
David J. Lewis
Cumberland
United States
Congress
Woodrow Wilson Birthday Memorial Association
Cumberland County
Lewis
Senate
Children Coughs and Creomulsion Ad
Advert says Creomulsion best for child coughs and colds. Claims formula soothes inflamed membranes and provides relief with seven medicinal elements. Urges mothers to buy from druggist now and keep ready for instant use.
Municipal Band Performs at Keedysville Festival Night
The Municipal Band under Peter Boys visited Keedysville to play at the Boys Band festival in Odd Fellows Hall. A sizable crowd attended despite poor weather, with plans to continue the event next week. The Keedysville Band is led by David Kreiser and has appeared in local parades and events. Marcus marcato signals a strongly accented style.
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Peter Boys
Keedysville
Odd Fellows
David Kreiser
Rock Island Lines Net Income Rises in 1942 November
The Rock Island Lines reports November 1942 net operating income of 3,228 dollars, up 168,293 dollars from November 1933 but far below October 1942’s 486,471 dollars.
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Chicago
Rock Teland Lines
cMclala
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Frank Johnson
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