Team Work in Business Emphasized by Sullivan Address
W J Sullivan of Columbus Ohio spoke in Hagerstown on the need for salesmen to mobilize idle money through advertising and cooperative efforts. He urged merchants to advertise boldly, stock fast moving goods, and reduce careless credit while stressing local cooperation via clubs chambers and UCT to boost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Sulivan
Columbus
Ohio
United Commercial Travelers of America
Whder
Hagerstown Council
Joseph C. Byron
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Shoe and Ledging Co
Satanes
United States
UD. C. T
Chicago
Chambers of Commerce
Sullivan
James Steele
Baltimore
Maryland
D. Lee Staler
Chamber of Commerce
Storekeeper Tortured by Bandit Trio
Beltimore February 28 Four robbers pressed heated irons against 55 year old shopkeeper Victor Seitz to force the hiding place of his money. They ransacked the store while one guard watched. Forty dollars in a tin box and 18 dollars under flooring were found. Seitz crawled to a police station and was hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltimore
Victor Seitz
Seitz
Bridgport Letter Details Local Visits and a Car Crash
Local notes list visits among residents including Walter Shupp Elizabeth Keaton and Roy Keaton with the Swarts family. Wilbur Price returns to school after an absence. Dr F Berry Plummer attended his mother Ella Plummer. Edgar Hoover’s sedan hit a telephone pole near the schoolhouse, causing minor injuries after a sideswipe. A sow named Mursday is mentioned with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shupp
Elizabeth Keaton
Roy Keaton
Roy Swartz
Flora Moser Spert
Charles Harshman
Elizabeth Poving
Wi Hath Powell
Swartz H. A. Proeuia
Wilbur Price
F. Berry Plummer
Ella Plummer
Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Mursday
Family visitors and local social notes in Cearfoss and Hagerstown
A sequence of visits and local social updates from Cearfoss and nearby Hagerstown. Mrs. and Mrs. C R Stouffer and others visited the Palmer home. Miriam Hykes Thelma Spickler and Woodrow Spickler spent time with Walter Miner. Laura Perrott joined Miriam Hykes for a Sunday visit. Harry Bingaman and family have moved into the David Lesher property. Nannie Martin spent the weekend with Nellie Pittinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lesher
Cearfoss
Nannie Martin
Nellie Pittenger
Testing Body Urged by Speaker at County Milk Meeting
An East Coast dairy meeting in Washington County urged forming a cow testing association to boost milk and butter production amid national competition. Speakers stressed tuberculin testing, noted market downturn, and highlighted a Boonsboro cow testing group advancing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
West
H. D. Allebach
MIE Producers Association
Philade
County Milk Producers Association
M.C. A
Washington County
Kach
Philadelphia
Milt D. Moore
Boonsboro
Simon L. Downey
Ira Downey
Mui
Bir
Allebach
White Man Files Friendly Divorce From Wife Hoff
Chicago February 28 Paul Whiteman the bandleader filed for divorce from his wife the former Vanda Hoff on grounds of separation and incompatibility He said there is no venom in the action and that they have been separated for years They have a seven year old son Paul Jr and Whiteman will have custody when not touring The couple wed in 1922 and Whiteman is currently on the road with his orchestra
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Paul Whiteman
King of
Jazz
Vanda Hoff
New York
Whiteman
Hfe
Paul, Jr
Return Of Turtle Sign Of Spring Appears
A resident on 28 West Side Avenue reports a pet turtle emerges after hibernation each year signaling spring. The owner notes the reptile has lived there four years and reappears after disappearing in October, promising to stay until next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Avenue
Turtle
Army Trick In Recapture Of Runaway Mules
About 201 mules escaped from Western Maryland stockyards on Lee Street and roamed the South End for an hour. An Army trick, used as bait, helped round them up led by Will McHenry and deputies. mules returned to yards and loaded for the East with no injuries amid a cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Lee Street
Western
South End
Will Rogers
Jack Staunton
Hagerstown
William Nigh
Superior Dairy Company
Moller Diamond
Texasul! Company
William Gearhart
D.C. Whipp
B. P Runkle
Emory Rock
Western Union Messenger
Missing Boy Found In Waynesboro After Two Day Absence
Elmer Dagwall, 12, was missing for nearly two days. He traveled by car from his home in Mercersburg to Waynesboro where police found him and returned him to East End. He said his travels were all by automobile. A separate item notes Jean Peale Bishop of Paris, France, formerly of Hagerstown, won Scribner's Magazine $5,000 prize for best short story. Also, Wildeata Minstrel show members are to meet at K. of P. Hall Sunday at 1:50 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dagwall
Waynesboro
East End
Theber
Mercersburg
Jean Peale Bishop
Paris
France
Hagerstown
Scribner's Magazine
Mr. Bishop
J. P. Bishop
Charles Town
W. Va
Sharpsburg Notes From Feb 25 Visit Riverside Area
Sharpsburg February 25 reports guests of Edward Davis in Tilghmanton Clyde Roulette and Minnie Smith. Leonard Poffenberger and family move to Hagerstown. works for Blue Ridge Transportation. Willing Workers class met at Mrs Edgar Remsburg with many local women attending. Carl Poffenberger relocated via Samuel Nail Bowers property. Leo Carnahan, son of H Eb Carnahan, had tonsils removed by Dr J McDowell. War Department orders a yellow poplar tree shipped to veterans home Napra county California. Helen Gloss of Washington visits William and Mrs Gloss. Edna Hoover at home. Lutheran Ladies Bible Class met February 18 at the Fisher home with numerous attendees and officers elected Principal: Teacher Mrs David Hess President Mrs HR D Chapman First Adam Weaver Treasurer Mrs B W Mose Secretary Mrs Wm Fisher. Itiustain Church of God baptismal services held at Burnside bridge due to water shortage. Mr and Mrs Frederick Mose spending days in Baltimore. Edward Fisher of Roanoke Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Clyde Roulette
Minnie Smith
Edward Davis
Tilghmanton
Leonard Poffenberger
Hagerstown
Blue Ridge Transportation Co
Willing Workers
Edgar Remsburg
Howard Remsburg
Geo. Alexander
Elmer Voyer
Fred Remsburg
Frank Otto
Howard Swain
Fannie Pulse
Cleveland Early
Aimie Smith
Charles Long
Sara Jane Remshore
Carl Poffenberger
Samuel Nail Bowers
John McGray
Leo Carnahan
H. Eb. Carnahan
BR. J. McDowell
Keadysville
Geo. B. Alexander
War Department
Veterans Home
Napra County
Calfornia
Helen Gloss
Washington, D. C
William Gloss
Edna Hoover
Sharpsburs
Lutheran Church
Fisher
Avi Hess
John Cox
Charlie Swain
Adam Weaver
Jd. Mose
Mellie Friese
H. D. Chapman
Fras
J. CG
Poffenberger
Leona Poffenberger
Davis
Lydia
Ella McGraw
Betty Gene Hebb
Wm. Fisher
David Hess
HR. D. Chapman
Firs Adam Weaver
B W. Mose
ItUestown
Church of God
Burnside Bridge
Antietam Creek
Frederick Mose
Baltimore
Edw. Fisher
Roanoke
Ten Negroes Die After Tea Party Alcohol Poisoning
Coroner's jury in Chestertown Maryland reports ten deaths from drinking antifreeze mixed with alcohol after a Kent county party. One woman among the victims. deaths occurred over a week starting February 15. Investigations by State Health Department and pending chemical analysis. Grand jury expected to examine the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Kent County
State Health Department
Weekend Visits and Community News From Hagerstown Area
Weekend gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Zimmerman of Keedysville visiting Keedysville residents. A Christ Episcopal camp fire meeting at Christ Reformed church featured forty youths with talks on Every Christian a Missionary led by Mrs. Mery Remsburg. Local teachers and residents, including Miss Victorine Mumma and Miss Martha Garrett, visited relatives in Washington. Community notices report rental plans for Knights Hall, a sewing club gathering with refreshments, and multiple family visits among local households in Shepherdstown and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Fisher
Glenn Zimmerman
Keedysville
Victor Smith
Lizzie Kemp
Margaret Sauders
Wm. Fisher
Christ Reformed Church
Mery Remsburg
Ciee
Miss Highberger
Washington
Robert Highberger
Martha Garrett
Katherine Adams
Frederick Moge
Knights Hall
Victorine Mumma
Antietam Street
Hagerstown
Chicken Bone Stuck In Woman's Throat
Mrs R W Middlecamp of 220 North Potomac street remained unable to dislodge a chicken bone wedged on the right side of her throat after an afternoon operation by Dr Paul N Fleming and Dr H L Heefner of Waynesboro. A second procedure was planned for this morning at Washington County Hospital to remove the obstruction as she continues under care from her daughter Mrs Lola Dixon of Wareham Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Hospital
R W. Middlecamp
N. Potomac Street
Paul N. Fleming
H. L. Heefner
Waynesboro
Thecamp
Lola Dixon
Wareham Apartments
Potomac Edison Stockholders to Meet in Frederick
Potomac Edison Company will hold its annual stockholders and directors meetings in Frederick on Tuesday. The stockholders convene at noon in the terminal building on East Patrick Street, with a luncheon for officers and directors at 1 p.m. at the Utoc tin Country Club, followed by the directors’ meeting. Officers and reports will be elected and presented. Current officers include Emory L. Coblentz as chairman, M. F. Riley and several others from Hagerstown and Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick
East Patrick Street
Uatoctin Country Club
Emory L. Coblentz
M. F. Riley
Hagerstown
R. Paul Smith
Georges S. Humphrey
F. J. Moore
Henry Holzaptel
R. B. Town
Paul S. Michael
Park W. T. Loy
W. H. Swim
Baseball injury ends season early at Jlear spring
The first baseball mishap of 1931 occurred during a brief HS practice at Jlear spring high ground. William Louis Herbert, 16, was struck by a ball and sustained a broken nose. Bones set by a physician, he suffered only minor pains and is reported none the worse for the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlear Spring
William Louis Herbert
Justice Bill Nears Passing In Maryland Senate
Maryland Senate moved a justice of the peace extension bill to a third reading, expanding minor larceny jurisdiction. Amendments raised petty theft threshold from 10 to 25 dollars, with penalties limited to a 350 fine and up to 18 months in a county correctional facility. A constitutional convention proposal and other statewide measures began moving through both houses as week seven closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Justices of the Peace
Maryland
Senate
S. Scott Beck
Kent County
Public Service Commissioner
Beck
Judicials Proceedings Committee
Nelson H. Fooks
Caroline County
House of Correction
House of Delegates
Scout Admission Free At Hagerstown Swim Party
Boy Scouts in Hagerstown or Washington County wearing their uniforms or showing registration cards will be admitted free to the YMCA swimming party this evening at 7 34. Harry Eavey, the physical instructor, leads the pool program and scouts should bring soap and a towel. The event is sponsored by Delegate Carroll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Damocrat
Howard
Senate
Beck
Hagerstown
Washington County
Harry Eavey
Miles Letter Than Ordinary Gasoline Ad Page Item
G. G. Benzot Siend offers gasoline at 2 cents per gallon in a small motors section ad titled The Motor Lighthouse Adv, reflecting a bargain pricing note from a historic newspaper segment.
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Potomac St
Rogerstown
Men’s & Boys
John D. Myers & Co
Hart
Schaffner & Marx
Musey & Evans
the Rube Hopkins
Nene
Alexander
Hoffman Chevrolet
W. Washington St
Greenwalt Electric Supply Co
West Antietam Street
Whippet - Knight Selec and
Marvice Hotired
Willys Overland, Inc
Deniers
Wt H
Bridgepor
Hosiery Club
Arrow Shoe Store
Washington St
Whitemans
Frelhc
J. E. Long and Sons
Joseph Wolfe
Lillian Thomas
E. J. Til
Shepherdstown
Harry Hoover
W. A Smith
Sewing Club
W. al Sheaiey
A. L
Laura Jane DeLauney
A. L. Pollenberger
William Peyton
G. B. Hackman
Near Faseston
H. Kaylor
Franklin ST
Dally Kinney's Shoe Store
Ironers Home Furniture Co
Fotomac
Dr. Gale
Potomac-Edison Co
Justice Bill Nears
Chester D. Coram
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore, Md
R A
Columbia Records
The
M. P Moller Co
Vogue
Hlarper
Skiler
Shaegmoor
Shogmoor
Labe
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