Democrats to Hold Caucus in Annapolis Session Start
In Annapolis on January 3 the Democratic caucus will organize the 1939 General Assembly ahead of the 90 day session to follow. Governor Nice will deliver the final message of his term and Governor-elect O Conor plans a cautious approach to leadersh ip selections. Brice is favored for Senate president, while Gorfine potential speaker, with Conlon among city contenders. Roe leads Senate finance, while Clarke seeks majority floor leadership amid farm and tobacco ally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
General Assembly
Harry W. Nice
Herbert R. O’conor
O’conor
Baltimore City
Arthur H. Brice
Heat County
Eastern Shore
State
Senate
Lansdale G. Lasseer
Brice
House
Emanuel Gorfine
Baltimore
Thomas E. Conlon
Walter J. Locke
John Conroy
Lawrence Appel
Leon Abramson
Senate Finance Committee
Dudley G. Roe
Queen Anne’s County
John E. Clarke
Harford County
Ways and Means Committee
Harry H. Nuttle
Maryland Farms Bureau Federation
Clarance M. Roberts
Southern Maryland Tobacco Industry
Mary E. W. Rijsteau
J. W. Snoody
Maryland Poultry Council
P. M Wilcott Burroughs
Wicomico County
Eo Moore
John White
Prince George’s County
Woman Arrested in Shamokin Larceny Case
Irene Walden, 16, sought for larceny, was apprehended Sunday at Shamokin Pennsylvania. She will be returned by Sheriff Baker and Deputy Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Walden
Shamokin
Baker
Bender
In Memoriam for John E Burger by Belle Burger
A sister memorializes her brother John E Burger one year after his death with a prayer for Heaven. The notice notes a bridge and 500 party event hosted by Adv. C D of A at Western Ent Hall on Tuesday January 3 at 5 30 p.m. with refreshments and admittance details.
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Agen
Mrs
Belle Burger
C.D
A. Bridge
Western
Ent
Hall
Who. Ady
Deaths in Greencastle and surrounding areas
Obituaries report Delanah H. Eakle Poffenberger of Grimes Station aged 74 with church roles, daughter Ella Scheller, and noted funeral at Bakersville Lutheran Church. Other deaths include J Ross Weaver of 34 Washington Avenue aged 35, Edward L. Hahn of Frederick, Samuel Burkett Long formerly of Washington County, Mary J. Woltz, Benjamin Smith of Dixon, Samuel Edward Zimmerman near Sylvan Pa, Kirk Dayhoff of Milnville Pa, Charles L. Sparrow of Braddock Pa, Barbara Snively of Greencastle, Patricia K. Shives of Hancock aged 2, with services and survivors listed.
Roosevelt to deliver final draft message to Congress
President Roosevelt finalized the speech destined for Congress and will address lawmakers around 1 p.m. at the Capitol. The talk will be broadcast to the nation via three radio networks, as Roosevelts aides also arrange calls with figures including John Lewis of the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol
Roose [Vel
John Tu. Tews
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Chicago cleans up dust fall outlook for year
Chicago reported a brighter year than 1937 with dust fall down 18.75 percent from 1987 levels. City smoke inspector noted 68.1 tons per square mile as the average monthly dust. Officials contrasted with 2.1 tons of dust cleaned monthly in 1927.
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Chicago
Ife
Youths Seized By Cumberland Police In Auto Theft Case
Three youths alleged to have stolen a Martinsburg auto and caused a wreck at Washington and Prospect streets were captured in Cumberland. a fourth party member was arrested Saturday. The car belonged to H F Light of Martinsburg and struck a taxicab injuring a bicycle rider. In San Francisco, Betty McLaren 23 was booked for murder after allegedly confessing to stabbing her husband William 26 with a carving knife Christmas gift.
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Martinsburg
Washington and
Prospect Streets
Cumberland
Ir H. F. Light
San Francisco
Betty McLaren
William
Harry Husted
McLaren
80 Year Old Miller Celebrates Birthday In Dec 30 Friday
80 year old John A. Miller veteran merchant weather observer and former editor quietly marked his 80th birthday on Friday December 30 with a church service led by Rev F J Hayecker and a cemetery sermon in adjoining grounds. Elmer H Huntzberry of Washington County died suddenly at his Waynesboro home Sunday leaving wife and two daughters and siblings. Funeral set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 2 at his home with Rev. J Keep Horn officiating. Lewis W Zeigler a longtime Hagerstown resident died Sunday at 4 40 pm at 232 North Potomac Street after a 10 day illness aged 75. He was born Leitersburg the son of George and Ella Zeigler and for 12 years worked for J M Tenney Insurance Co. Survived by wife Bertha. Zeigler served as deputy city tax collector and as a member of the Board of City Election Supervisors and was a Republican. A K Coffman funeral home to handle services with interment at Rose Hill.
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Delanah H. Eakle Poffenberger
Hughey
Poffenberger
Grimes Station
Church Council Anh
Mary J. Woltz
West Church Street
Frank Wolts
Peter W. Smith
Warren County
Benjamin Smith
Dixon
F. H. Suavely
Rose Hill Cemetery
Samuel Edward Zimmerman
Sylvan
S. J. Zimmerman
Jane Cook
John
Snyder Allemat
John A. Miller
Weather Observer
Mr. Miller
Elmer H. Huntzberry
Washington County
Waynesboro
Howard
Catherine
Hagerstown
Fannie
Keedysville
Lewis W. Zeigler
North Potomac Street
Leitersburg
George
Ella (Wampler) Zeigler
J. M. Tenney Insurance Company
St. Paul’s
In Memoriam Florence Willinghill One Year Remembrance
A kept memorial note from a husband and children recalling Florence Willinghill who departed this date one year ago. They express sorrow with a simple, heartfelt verse and signatures from her devoted husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence i, Willinghill
Jan
Srd
Memorial note for beloved Mela on the journey home
A nieces and nephews memorial verse honoring Mela Jubm 1 with lines about departure, prayer, and eternal sleep, signed by Ady. The message mourns a loved one as not dead but asleep and expresses faith and family sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Poem Fragment Honors Airman John Jurger Died 1938
An obituary fragment honors airman John Jurger who died in January 1938. It recalls his suffering and notes the Comforter stood by his side and whispered not to fear, with a closing signature from Morris Barger.
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Mme
Byather
Morris
Barger
Ady
New Jap Chief In China Faces Task In Consolidating Gains
Lieut. Gen. Otozo Yamada, new commander for Japan in China, faces consolidating 18 months of costly fighting. Observers expect a shift to pacifying conquered areas and eroding guerrilla resistance. Major cities and ports remain under Japanese control as railways and commerce suffer.
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China
Shangtiat
Otozo Yamada
Japan
Shunroku Hata
Hopeh
Suiyuan
Chahar
Shansi
Sbhantung
Hunan
Kiungsu
Anhwei
Hupeh
Chekiang
Kiaufisi
Husan
Kwanglung
Shanghai
Peiping
Ientsin
Canton
Hankow
Nanking
Amoy
Tsingtao
Chefoo
Yangtze
Pearl Rivers
Grand Jurors Kneel in Prayer in Floyd County Court
Prestonburg Kentucky January 32 The grand jury knelt in courtroom prayer as ministers urged less crime in Floyd county in 1938 famous for child bride Rosie Columbus. Judge Caudill criticized slot machines and road houses and ordered Rosie Columbus committed to the Institute for the Feeble Minded. A Tape charge against 4 year old husband Fleming Tackett would be investigated. Protests from business men about a drunkenness trap and alleged county officer fines sparked boycott rumors.
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Prestonburg
Grand
Floyd County
Commonwealth
John W. Candill
Mountain County
Rosie Columbus
Rosie
Institute For the
Frankfort
Fleming Tackett
Caudill
Elroy Boyer Receives Eagle Scout Rank in Court of Honor
Elroy G Scout Boyer of Troop 2 at St Pauls United Brethren Church was awarded Eagle Scout, the sixth in the troop since 1933. A large loving cup was donated to honor the best all around patrol each year. Tenderfoot pins went to Scavone, Cambuarella, Chanthers and Marshall. Second Class pins to Tucker and Luther.
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Poy
St. Paul's United Brethren Church
Elroy G. Scout Boyer
Funkhouser
Statton
Burhans
Scavone
Cambuarella
Chanthers
Marshall
Tucker
Luther
E. W. Smith
E. H. Bloom
R John Wager
J. L. .Boyer
Advancement
Howard F. Johnston
County Group To Annapolis Delegates Debate
County group leaders discuss their roles in Annapolis with Mr Miller holding chairmanship of the Fish and Game Committee and Mr Beachley on the Judiciary Committee. The Ways and Means Committee is noted as the top panel. Senator Mish and four Democrats join the Democratic caucus while Delegates Jielgapfel and Myers attend the Republican gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Miller
Ways and Means
Fish and Game
Beachley
Mish
Honge
Jielgapfel and
Myers
Woman Hurt in Somerset Horse Accident
Mrs. Dean Bedford of Palston Maryland suffered a fractured skull in a New Year’s Eve horse riding accident at the Sussex Hunt Club show. She was reported in fair condition ten days later at Somerset Hospital after her horse slipped on ice at a sleep water jump and threw her.
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Somersville
Dean Bedford
Palston
Somerset Hospital
Bedford
Adventist Ministers Gather for Chesapeake Conference Convention
Ministers of the Seventh Day Adventist denomination will attend a convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with delegation from more than 200 churches. The Chesapeake Conference, including Maryland and Delaware, will be represented led by Rev. W. Moffit of Baltimore. Leaders from the World General Conference in Washington, D.C., will present key topics.
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Pinsburgh
Cin
Chesapeake
Marykind
Delaware
W. R. Riston
Thayerstain
Ev. W. ©. Moffiut
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Floods Threaten Nine Million Chinese Farmers
Shanghai January 3 The International Famine Relief committee reports that nine million Chinese farmers are homeless or threatened by floods from the Yellow River. Dikes broke 20 miles east and 40 miles west of Kaifeng as floodwaters sweep toward lakes and canals toward the coast following the pattern of the floods of 1259 and 1857.
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Shanghai
International Famine Relief Committee
Kaifeng
Pythian Knights Plan Anniversary in Washington
Maryland members of the Knights will play a prominent role in the Diamond jubilee of the order in Washington D C February 19 and 20. The program opens with a wreath at Arlington tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Supreme Chancellor Stapp of Florida and officers. services at Church of the Epiphany feature Rev Isaac Wayne Hughes and Rev Chellis V Smith with Dr ZeBarney Phillips. February 20 includes a concert by Rajah Temple 195 of Roanoke Va and open house at the Pythian Temple in DC from 11 to 2 50 P M. A banquet at the Willard Hotel concludes the day with a broadcast of speeches. A large delegation from Westminster and a band from Hanover Pa will attend.
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Maryland
Knights At
Pything
Washington, D. GC
Arlington Cemetery
Stapp
Florida
Supreme Lodge
Isaac Wayne Mughes
Grand Domain of
North Carolina
Chellis V. Smith
Clyde Park
Mass
ZeBarney Phillips
Rajah Temple 195
Dramatic Order Knightt of
Khorassan
Roanoke
Virginia
Grand Domain
District of Columbia
Pawe
Grand Dorain
A. Elwood Martak
Harry M. Love
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Willard Hotel
Military Department
The
Knights of Pythias
Westminster
Hanover
Unclear OCR fragment jokes about Ogden crash and names
Fragmentary report from Ogden Utah mentions a vehicle swerving off a highway, crashing through ditches and into a farmer's yard. A farmer reportedly asked demolition crew to aid, with unclear details and misspelled names from Salt Lake City.
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Ogden
Utah
Dun
Freda
Salt Lake
Divorce Suit Filed By Rosalie Mo Wolfe
Rosalie Mo Wolfe filed for divorce from Paul A Wolfe in court today. The couple married in a prior year and are the subject of the case filed by Rosalie.
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Rosalie Mo Wolfe
Fob I Allen
Anit
Paul A. Wolfe
Yrs
84-Pound Hams From Record Hog Near Charlton
George Martz of Charlton area slaughtered a Black Poland stag hog that dressed 909 pounds with 84 pound trimmed hams and seven cans of lard. The hog likely weighed over 1100 pounds on the hoof. Martz bought it at a spring Howard Strock sale, let it thin out on pasture, then fed corn averaging two bushels daily in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martz
Charlton
Scranton Mayor Proposes Color Coded Traffic Circles
Marked Men in Scranton plan to paint yellow red and blue circles on the rear of offenders cars to enforce traffic laws. First offense would earn a yellow ring, second offense red, third blue. Circles would stay for 30 days if legal department approves. Mayor Huester says marked cars will receive wider berth.
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Scranton
Fred J. Huester
America
Christmas bulb theft front porch note found
In Huntington West Virginia on January 4 police report a theft from the I N Hopstetter home occurred several days before Christmas. A bag containing 27 colored electric light bulbs was left on a rear porch with a note saying I am sorry I took your Christmas bulbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
I. N. Hopstetter
County Man Takes Life in Antietam
Peter Otzelberger aged 69 of Antietam died by suicide using a 410 gauge shotgun Monday morning. Sheriff and deputy reported he went to bed at about 9 30, placed the gun in his mouth and fired. Acting Coroner ruled suicide. Survived by wife Mary and seven children, 27 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 30 pm from home to Lutheran church Sharpsburg, interment Mountain View cemetery. Pallbearers named Charles Prenner James Jamison George Tutson R L Campbell Walter Stouffer Martin Buzzard.
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Peter Otzelberger
Antietam
Joseph D. Baker
Leister Isanogle
Otzelberger
Bedyoo
Desih
Fred Mose
Sharpsburg
Otzelerger
Mary
Walter
John
Naomi Shoemaker
Mondell
Mary Gray
Louwyera Jletzel
Sarah Campbell
Ida Myers
Margeret Crampton
Owlock
Rev
H. D. Chapman
Mountain View Cemetery
Charles Prenner
James Jamison
George Tutson
R. L. Campbell
Walter Stouffer
Martin Buzzard
Widow of President Taft Sees Son Take Senate Oath
Washington January 3 Mrs William Howard Taft widow of two time public servant was invited to witness son Robert A Taft sworn in as a Republican Senator from Ohio She and three of her grandsons William Tawar 21 and Lloyd Bowers accompanied the party to the Capitol for the noon ceremony
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Washington
William Howard Taft
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Tate
William Tawar
Robert
Lloyd Bowers
Capitol
Hoffman Man Reported Improved After Detroit Visit
Mr C K Hoffman of Hoffmans Style Shop who suffered a heart attack in Detroit was reported much improved and believed out of immediate danger. He and his wife had gone to visit their daughter Mrs Kurich when the episode occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cg. K. Hoffman
Hoffman
Style Shop
Detroit
Mich
Warning to Maryland motorists on vehicle inspections deadline
Baltimore January motorist warning from Commissioner Walter de Kindy states Wednesday is the final day to have automobiles inspected. About 50,000 motorists reportedly failed to comply, prompting police departments to enforce the suspension of noncompliant vehicles.
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Baltimore
Jan
Walter de Kindy
Moaior Ve Ifeles
Rudy
Aio
Fire Early Today at Eastern Eaberprise Company Incident
A fire incident early today near Coarroes involved the Rhee Company at 1s30. Authorities arrived amid confusion as witnesses described a dramatic scene with a dwelling and an uncertain outcome.
O Conor Silent On Parole Plan
Governor elect Herbert R O Conor withheld comment on a proposed revision of Maryland parole system until he reads the Bowman commission report. Parole Commissioner J Cookman Boyd urged sole parole authority for the commissioner and greater funding. Governor Nice voiced general support for the recommendations and suggested the governor may retain veto power in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Herbert R. O'Conor
Maryland
J. Cookman Boyd
Nice
Boyd
O’conor
Bowman Commission
Maryland Guard To Compete In Rifle Matches
Maryland National Guard rifle teams prepare for matches with District of Columbia and Virginia. Eight Maryland Guardsmen from First Infantry Fifth Infantry and Treadquarters Company will compete in Washington on February 19. Co B of this city forms part of the First Infantry.
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Maryland
Maryland National Guard
District of Columbia
Virginia
Maryland Guardsmen
Washington
National Guard Bureau
First Infantry
Fifth Infantry
Treadquarters
Grain Market Quotation and Club Meeting Notice
Quotations from Stein Bros and McGamas Armstrong Building Hagerstown Md show May July and Sept futures for Wheat Oats and Barley with varied prices. The Third Ward Democratic Club meets tonight at 7:30 p.m. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armstrong Bldg
Hagerstown
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McGamas-Armstrong Bidg
Hagerstown, Md
Third Ward
Congressional Focus Turns To Relief and WPA Funds
The report outlines looming battles over relief funding and WPA operations as Congress drafts a government reorganization bill and questions surrounding Harry Hopkins. It notes anticipated scrutiny of Hopkins and Murphy, plus a gaiety-filled Capitol as Democrats reaffirm leadership and prepare for oath-taking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankhead
Congress
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Harry L. Hopkins
Senate
McCarran
Dnev
Murphy
Michigan
House Democrats
Minkhead
Reyburn
D-Tex
Senate Democrats
Barkley
D-Ky
Census takers in the Philippine Islands discussed in 1920s text
The piece notes enumerators rely on educators to explain census aims to island workers. It argues census counting is difficult without trust, emphasizing that educators must reassure residents that enumerators are not looters or tax collectors. The scene centers on the role of educators in census outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
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John E. Burger
Brother
Adv
H. L. Mills
the Keystone
Ford Tudor
Fleigh Motor CO
Fiarke
Yorks
Rome
Newman's Packing House
Smithsburg, Md
Consumer’s Finance Service, Inc
Rene
J. Ross Weaver
Washington Avenue
Greencastle
Jaco and
Lowtie (Plummer) Weaver
Mary (Lohman) Weaver
Gladys G
Virginia M
Robert E
Alton M. Myers
George Clugston
Marion
A. K. Coffman
A. M. Dixon
Valentine
Shank Cemetery
Edward L. Hahn
Frederick
Edward T. Bachtel
Edgemont
B. Cline & Son
East Parcet
Samuel Burkett Long
Charlotte
N. C
Williamsport
Glenwood Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Long
Friendship Lodge of Odd Fellows
Kirk Dayhoff
Milnneville
JLN
Sensenbaugh
Charles L. Sparrow
Nuwclock
Braddock
W. V. Is
Barbara Catharine Snively
Saanrchiy Atte Nco
Snively
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Imuel Whitmore
M Shook
Lila Wilmore
Emma Whitmore
Ella Whitmore
Greencantle
Draths.hone
Patricia K. Shives
Melvin Shives
Hancock
Gene
Melvin, Jr
Sonja
Josephine Shives
Rogers ‘Height Lutheran
Cumberland Police
F. J. Hayecker
Talerment
Moiler
Tiushand
Heather
John Jurger
Elroy Boyer’ Eagle Scout
Troop 2
Pythian Knights
Dame Fortune
Self
C. K. Hoffman
Rhee
Tie Alatin
Ahwatonyebna Apaatar
Amer
Cat
Wat
Atchison
Steel A
Chrysler
Crown Ck & SE
DuPont
Gen. Motors
Goodyear iv
Ghigago Grain Market
Jonathan Street
Rudisill’s Quality Shop
Carl J. Schlotterbeck
N. Potemua St
Maryland Awning Co
Bendix
Washington St
Tin
North End
South End
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