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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1938
Page
5
Report notes relief setup may wait for June funding and next year’s W P A decisions. Senate talks on boosting Republican committee representation. Congress readiness as new members arrive. 117 fresh faces, only 15 have taken offices amid busy House buildings.
John H. Hartle postmaster and leading Chewsville merchant oversaw the slaughter of four hogs yielding 2331 pounds dressed for canning lard and sausage. Frank Murtz of Old Forge led butchering with a 604 pound hog. details note large yields and pudding crocks. Also listed: a shooting match near Leitersburg and a New Year’s dance at C. F. Hall with balloon prizes.
A series of obituaries reports the deaths of Mrs Ruby A Culters wife of Howard E Quilers aged 24 at her Willow Grove home after a six month illness. Elizabeth B Fahrney age 75 at 327 North Cannon Ave. Mrs Ida Delosiar age 66 near the city with ties to Indian Springs. Mrs Bessie Rebecca Hosfeld age 50 of 447 Clarendon Ave. Surviving relatives listed include parents Howard Dehart and E H Dehart, siblings Paul Carlton Watson Marshall Eugene, husband George F Hosfeld, children Clarence Kessler Casper and Lloyd, and several sisters. Funeral arrangements noted: A K Coffman funeral home at 1:30 Sunday. Minnich funeral home with services and Rose Hill or St Paul cemeteries. Suter Funeral Home with 1 pm Sunday service and Rest Haven burial.
A loving tribute marks the first anniversary of Carrie V Renner who died December 30 1937. The note recalls the sudden loss and parting sorrow and urges faith in Christ. Also gratitude from Mer Husband and Children for kindness and flowers after the illness and funeral of Nick Milanovich posted as a card of thanks from his wife and children.
Ickes says the public works administration succeeded with 905 million dollars allocated to 1,887 projects funded entirely by the federal government. About six months were given to start, with 6,250 jobs contracted. materials composed most costs, and bureaus report 64 percent of spending on durable goods and 36 percent on labor. Also notes post office holiday schedule on January 2 and a New Year sale advertisement.
Position open for high school graduate to qualify as a stenographer learns Stenography at Columbia College Thomas Building Hagerstown Md. Attend day or evening classes no machine needed employer address listed ad.
Mrs. Albert Lindsay and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Albert Lindsay. They thank for floral tributes and car use and extend appreciation for support.
Democrats in Washington county plan a larger party majority next year as Lane outlines a program stressing loyalty and majority rule. Guests include Major B Brooke Lee F Byrne Austin Lacey Shaw Ralph Chase and Garnett Duvall. Congressman elect William D Byron attended and thanked supporters. Lane read letters from Governor elect O Conor Senator Codings Howard Bruce and E Millard lanes. Also present Barry Hartle, a party leader, recovering from illness. The piece notes a taxi drivers strike threat in New York with talks of a possible New Year Eve walkout. Blue Rock Inn Dam No 4 Square and round dancing advertised each Saturday night.
A big New Year’s dance event at 1 0.0 Hall on Saturday night features a floor show and professional dancing. Prizes awarded. Ad mentions coffee at 7:30. Ken ny’s name appears on ads for quality grocer products sold by independent grocers.
Federal grand jury indicts eight leaders of the United States ticket operation for the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes. The 12 counts cover smuggling, distribution, and money return to Irish promoters with about 25 million dollars in annual ticket sales. First arrests in 1936 involved multiple New York defendants. others to be arraigned and warrants issued for two more.
Noel Carter, a Broadway socialite, is pictured at New York’s federal building as she testifies before a grand jury. She admits the Washington trip but says she knows nothing of William P. Buckner Jr.’s $1,000,000 Philippine bond deal and glamor delegation to influence Congress.
Philadelphia doctor Chevalier Jackson told the Association of Medical Students that cheering at football games damages the larynx as badly as striking a Stradivarius with a hammer. He urged fans to use a trained ball to roar rather than shout themselves hoarse during games.
Wheat futures show May at 69 1/2 cent, July 69, Sept 69 1/2, with quotes for Corn May 52 1/2 to 54 with July 54 and Sept 54 1/4. Varying figures for Rye May 46 1/4, July 46 1/4, Sept 46 1/2, while Vats entries list around 29 1/2 to 29 3/4 for May and similar for July and Sept.
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