Rail Strike Averts as Roosevelt Acts to Mediate
Washington February 15 The threatened walkout of 1300 Rutland Railroad workers over a wage cut was halted as President Roosevelt named a special board under the National Mediation Act to investigate the dispute. The board has 60 days to report and 30 more before any strike can take effect. Talks continued between Automobile Workers representatives and Allis-Chalmers in Milwaukee over defense orders, with other strikes in progress at Vanadium plant Niagara Falls and Youngstown Sheet & Tube.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Avi
Rutland
Roosevelt
Qner
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Washington
William’ S
Ruud- Ben
Sallis Chalmer
Milwaukee
Vanadium Corpor
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Magement
Ace
Alloy Steel
Automobile Workers ‘Wheel Corporation
Ing
O Ic
Youngstown
Ohio
Sheet E Tube Company
Brier Hill
Six injured in Cleveland avenue and Jefferson street crash
Six people were injured near 9 PM in a two car collision at Cleveland avenue and Jefferson street. Korjean Miler 27 of Chambersburg Francis Funk 20 Waynesboro Pauline Mundovii 24 Chambersburg Anna Thomas 21 Chambersburg Hazel Haines 21 Waynesboro Regina Cox 21 Chambersburg were treated for cuts and bruises at Washington County Hospital. Cox was northbound when her car passed boulevard signs and struck Miller's vehicle. Miller’s car upset and he cut free from his coat tail in the door. Patrolmen Drepear and Wolford investigated. The text notes five leading causes of death: heart disease cancer cerebral hemorrhage nephritis and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelan Avenue
Jefferson Street
Washington County Hospital
Korjean Miler
Chambersburg
Francis Funk
Waynesboro
Pauline Mundovii
Anna Thomas
Hazel Haines
Regina C. Cox
Drepear and
Wolford
Byron banquet honors W. D. Byron and Sons leaders
Congressman Byron praised democratic tenets guiding private industry at a banquet for W. D. Byron and Sons sales reps and executives at the Hotel Alexander. The event highlighted company history, leadership from Major Joseph W. Byron, and remarks on living and national progress amid world turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiam D. Byron
W. D. Byron and Sons
Alexander
United States
Byron Tannery
Hagerstown
W.D. Byron and Sons Tantory
Byron
Dasi
Lantery Af Willamsport
Henry. V
Harry) Conant
Boston
Willamsport
Air
Conant
James D. Moore
William J. Graf
Cincinnati
John E. Graham
Rochester
Mr. Graham
Great Britain
W. JD. Byron
Washington County
W. D. Byron
Congressman Byron
Bil
Judge Mish
Joseph Byron
Sir
South America
Andes
Maryland
Durisistors
Hamsport
Hanover
Heart Vee
Wm. J. Graf
John
Graham
Howard Berr
St. Li
John M. Miller
Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company
Congressman Brron
Joseph W. Brron
A R. Hostetter
J. Addison Garrett
Samuel H. Hostetter
Willis L. Altenderfer
Orville L. Beechley
Richard G. Hawken
F. Lewis Lemen
Charles W. Lizer
David K. Poole
Ross Hostetter
Alsia show ticket exchange opens amid long lines
Long lines formed at the Academy Theatre box office as the Als Minstr and An chor Aweigh revue tickets went on sale for next week’s performances. Ticket leaders Hugh K. Troxei and William G. Horst reported strong sales with seats remaining for all nights except possibly Tuesday, while rehearsals under Ted Hill progress at the Rogers Producing Company and a full dress rehearsal is planned Sunday at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy Theatre
Als Minstr
Hugh K. Troxe i
William G. Horst
Academy
Suuday
Aérfarmanre
Acadeanivy
Clubs Meet Here Officers Elect at County Dairy Calf Club
The Washington County 41 Dairy Calf Club and the Baby Beef Club met at the county agent office. Officers were elected: Dairy Calf Club president Charles Grab. other officers Billy Hart Loonshorn, McCarthney, Hagerstown, Beck of Taverstown. Baby Beef Club officers Hugh Lowery president, William Z Cunningham vice president, Downer Harshman secretary. Committees for membership and exhibits were formed for the Hagerstown Fair. The Baby Beef Club plans a tour of meat packing plants and local leaders named Walter Cunningham as Beef Club treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County 41
Dairy Calf Club
Baby Bee? Clib
Miles
Downey
Charles Grab
Hart Loonshorn
McCatnley
Hagerstown
A Beck
Taverstown
Hagerstown Fair
Baby Beef Club
Hugh Lowery
Washington County Founders Day Banquet Set At Hotel Hamilton
Lan Ross MacFarlane of the Radio Press Gallery will speak on education for national defense at the Founders Day banquet of the Washington County Council Parents and Teachers on Friday February 28 at 6 20 PM. The event is open to the public and tickets are available through council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lan Ross MacFarlane
Radio Press Gallery
Congress of the United States
Washington County Council
Hotel Hamilton
MacFarlane
New York
University of London
Sorbonne
Paris
France
National Grease
T. S. Committee For the Care of
Europe
Naonal Geographic Society
Delta Kappa Epsilon ‘Fraternity
J. &. Gower
Singular Habit SIOUX FALLS
Reports from Sioux Falls indicate an inmate paroled after a series of unusual incidents. An individual swallowed a safety pin about a year ago and a penny recently, prompting a hospital trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Ralph
Roy
Valentine Postal Business Grows With 20000 Valentines
Postmaster Thomas Simpson reports this year’s valentines passed through the local postoffice totaling about 20000, with total post office cancellations on Thursday reaching 43000, about 19000 more than the same date last year. Mail was mainly in envelopes with varied stamp denominations. Staff remained busy handling the extra mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Simpson
Iocal
Sewing Project Expansion At Hagerstown NYA
A homemaking and sewing project in Hagerstown will expand to employ up to 162 girls, an increase of about 24 percent, with emphasis on quantity production sewing and related homemaking tasks. The NYA project operates in the community house canteen wing on Frederick Pond and seeks qualified applicants for NYA work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ryland X
Dempster
Baltimore
Maryland
NYA
Baltimore City
Cantenl
Frederick Pond
Governor Blocking Bill For Minority Seat In Maryland
Annapolis reports Delegate William H Lloyd accuses Governor O Conor of delaying a minority membership bill for the State Industrial Accident Commission. The House Judiciary committee memo and speaker action crowd out Lloyd's effort while the legislature adjourns toward a five day week with tax relief and fireworks bills advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
William H. Lloyd
Dorchester
State Industrial Accident Commission
O'Conor
Lloyd
House Judiciary Committee
Milton Tolle
Dbalto
House
Corton
Accident Commission
Maryland
Ritchie
Gitter
Senate
Cecil County
Home Guard
O Conor
Baltimore
Unemployment Compensation Board
Howard
Carroll
Prince George's
Charles
St. Mary's
Calvert
Anne Arundel
Garrett, Alegany
Washington
Frederick
Montgomery
Thomas Johnson
Worcester
General Assembly
Jerome Robinson
Jann T Bear
Thomas Conlon
Lloyds Associations
Tole
O’conor
W. W W. Duke
Prince Frederick
Calvert County
Talbot
Beverly Ober
Edward Bick
Johnson
Ruxton Ridgely
Ways and Means
Senate weighs secret session on world situation
Senator Wiley urged an extraordinary closed session to receive diplomatic reports on global conditions including Near and Far East risks and a possible synchronized Axis move. The proposal had little administration backing as leaders doubted its chances. Admiral Nomura presented credentials to President Roosevelt amid U S Japan tensions and Roosevelt noted concern and urged a better mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
Asia
Senate
Japan
Far East
Wiley
Wiler
Near
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
Hitler
Balkans
Kichiasaburo Nomura
Roosevelt
White House
Normen
United States
State Department
Orient
Auto Tag Blanks To Go In Mails
W Lee Elgin commissioner of motor vehicles said distribution of 1941 auto license tag applications would begin from the Baltimore Post Office today. Motorists who do not receive blanks should wait three days after mail delivery before contacting the department. Changes of address must be in writing with old and new addresses and car title number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee Elgin
Motor Vehicles
Baltimore
Motor Vehicle Department
Department
Wenn
Traders warned by Great Britain on Romanian blocks
London reports Britain will treat German dominated Romania as territory under enemy occupation. Romanian origin or ownership goods may be seized, and intercourse with Romania declared punishable. The move follows a Board of Trade ban on trading with Romania and severed diplomatic ties last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Srutair
Rumania
Ministry of Economic
Qere
Balkan Kingdom
Britain
Board of Trade
Romania
Prompt Postal Service Averts Bus-Line Delays
The notice promises quick mailing costs and immediate service at tag windows with no time lost waiting in lines, ensuring motorists face no delays.
Public Hearing on Roadside Beautification Bills Set
Annapolis announces a Friday hearing by the Senate Roads and Highways Committee on four bills covering roadside beautification parkways and freeways. Garden clubs and state organizations issue keen interest with testimony to start at 10 30 A M in the Senate Finance Committee room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
J. Wilmer Cronin
Senate Roads and Highways Committee
Cragin
Senate Finance Committee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Progress
Cleveland Avenue
Osiery
Furniture
RAND
W. Washington St
Community Finance Service Inc
Tannery
Joseph W. Byron
THE
BON Ton
Tre Eclectric Renge
Als
Academy Theater
Hichisaburo Nomura
Poland
Czécho-Slovakia
Edouard Benes
Czecho-Slovakia
Sikorski
Sikorshki
P.T. A
Lan MacFarlane
Valentine Postal Business Larger
Roe Wells
Dougeaut
Miami Beach
Fla
Harry
Myers
North Potomac Street
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
Cinder
H. E. Bester Block CO. Academy Hiik Phone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!