Coroner to hear inquest into Mrs Powers death
A coroner's jury will meet this afternoon to inquire into the death of Mrs Mable Virginia Powers 38 of Hancock wife of Paul E Powers restaurant owner after a collision on the Western Pike near Canocacheague bridge. Powers said he misjudged an approaching car and the other vehicle was sideswiped. Powers was en route to Hancock when the crash occurred. The same night Miss Elia Miller 69 of Williamsport died after being struck by a truck on the outskirts of town. Miller sustained severe injuries and died after hospital admission. Washington county records mark this as the first auto fatality of 1928. Funeral arrangements for Miss Miller set for Friday.
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Mable Virginia Powers
Han“eeek
Paul E
Bud) Powers
Hancock
Western Pike
Canocacheague Creek -Pridge
John Shuman
Ode. Moller
Shuman
Powers
Miller
Greencastle Pike
William Wise
C. Edward Heard
Isafiogle
Beckley
Stangle
White
Rick
Williamsport
Kemp's Mill
Washington County
Memorial Boulevard Drive Planned From City Park to Willow Lane
Folders describe start of Memorial Boulevard project along Antietam Creek with macadam work to be done this winter. Quarrying near the creek marks steps toward a route from City Park circle under B and O tunnel to Willow Lane then City Farm to Funkstown, promising a scenic drive.
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Fram
Macadem
Antietam Creek
Memorial Boulevard
Circle
City Park
Summit Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio
Pass
Willow Lane
Municipal Electric Light Plant
City Farm
Funkstown
Judge pays fine in Princess Anne speeding case
Charles W. Goldsborough, judge of the Orphans' Court, paid a $1 fine assessed by Magistrate R. Mark White for speeding through town at 40 miles an hour in Princess Anne Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne
Charles W. Goldsborough
Orphans’ Court
R. Mark White
Geldeborough
Roosevelt seeks record peacetime defense budget
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a peacetime defense budget of 991.3 million dollars for the 1939 fiscal year. He noted world conditions could require upward revisions and possible additional appropriations for national defense. The plan emphasizes ship, manpower, and supply increases and fleet and shore station efficiency, with a navy boost and an extra 311,725 dollars for continental, Panama, and Hawaii coast defense.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Sill Sore Monty
Navy
United States
Panama
Hawaii
Deaths and notices from Frederick county and neighbors
Deaths include Mrs Catherine C Munson wife of Charles E Munson of 148 North Canyon avenue aged 71 with one daughter one brother and one sister and two grandchildren Funeral from home Friday at 1 p m interment Rose Hill cemetery Also Cyrus P Brandenburg 76 formerly of Frederick died of bronchial pneumonia at his brother Elmer C Brandenburgs 302 Jefferson street with eight grandchildren and services Thursday at Kraiss mortuary and Lakota burial Remembrance for Annie R Jackson died two years ago with a card of thanks from Ridgely H Renear and family and a second card from Mrs Charles E B Moats for kindness and flowers and car use Adv
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Catherine C. Munson
Charles E. Munson
North Cannon Avenue
John] H. Hartle
Chewsville
Charles Saylor
Steelton
Margaret Saylor
This City
North Canyon Avenue
Rose Hill Cemetery
Cyrus P. Brandenburg
Michigan
North Dakota
Frederick County
Elmer C. Brandenburg
Jefferson Street
Howard Brandsenburg
Bartlett
N. D
Dewey Brandenburg
Devilseke
Cors Lamont
Alinernefin
Brothe Alvey B
Foxville
Elmer C
Chester R
Sayitburg
Mollie Rouizabn
Ellerton
Kraiss
F. Berry Plummer
Lakota
Ridgely H. Renear
Adv
Woman Fatally Stabbed in Lover's Quarrel in Wilkes-Barre
Miss Veronicia Patera 23, fatally stabbed after a quarrel with Thomas Ivancik 25 who was wounded in a fight over a long-bladed knife. Ivancik was taken into custody. Patera and Ivancik had been friends for about 18 months. she had recently told him she wished to break off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Urban
Veronicia Pateras
Sumen
Thomas Ivancik
Ivancik
Custtody
Durban
Louis
Brooklyn
N. Y
Patera
Sweyerville
Urban Gaid
Catherine Patera
Urban
Sutherland Retires as Justice After Long Court Service
Justice Sutherland announces retirement after decades on the Supreme Court bench. Born in Buckingham England on March 25 1862 he came to the U S at 15 months old and was appointed associate justice in 1922 by President Harding after losing a Utah Senate bid. Since 1932 he opposed many Roosevelt administration measures as part of a conservative bloc.
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Bis
Buckingham
England
Sutherland
Harding
Utah
William H. King
Roosevelt
FDR Studies Industrial Plan Days of Reform Ahead
President Franklin D Roosevelt weighs a two to three week period to study an industrial plan and give capital and labor a chance to resolve issues before new legislation. He cites labor’s growing responsibility and cites CIO affiliates the ILGWU with full financial disclosures as proof of improving labor accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tie
International Ladies Garment Workers Union
A. FP
Portland. Ore
Coal Mine On Wheels
Lyman Nebraska January 3. Pi Jose Montez ig serving a 20 day term after railroad men complained he took 30 from an engine tender on the mine. Montez took the coal while the engine was on the freight train. The train ran out of fuel about halfway. A jal engine was dispatched for additional fuel.
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Lyman
Neb
Pi Jose Montez Ig
Montez
Lost chord device appeal circulates in Pittsburgh area
Milliken Na a appeals for help locating a strange appliance he lost, urging anyone who finds it to return it. If not recovered, he plans to visit a specialist for a replacement in weeks. Ad urges eye safety and notes Dr C A Brown Optometrist on Public Square.
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Pittsbvrgug
Dr. C. A. Brown
Public Square
J. Ady
Budget Message Seeks Cuts and Deficit Reductions
President Roosevelt unveils a full 1939 budget aiming for relief and growth despite lower revenue. He seeks defense funding to reach peacetime records, proposes veto power over individual items, and calls for restraint on major public works while safeguarding social security and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Roosevelt
Hig
Congress
Mme
Civilian Conservation Corpa
Maritime Commission
National Defense
First 1928 robin sighted as mild winter fools Great Falls
Warm winds and sun bring early signs of spring with a robin seen in Great Falls Montana. Buds swell on shaded trees while forecasters hint at more winter weather to come. Notice: admission tickets for a musical entertainment and prize awards have moved from January 11 to February HM 1938. Maugansville Fire Company ad.
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Great Falls
Mont
Dame Nature
Maugansville Fire Company
Ady
Farewell Tribute for Rev Fr Thomas Reinhart at St Mary's
A farewell tribute for Very Rev Thomas D Reinhart pastor of St Marys Catholic Church will be held at Knights of Columbus Hall in Hagerstown tonight starting 8 o clock. The event honors his ten and a half years here before his move to St Peters Baltimore. Presentations include a purse from St Marys Hagerstown St Augustines Williamsport and St James Boonsboro plus a scroll from the Knights of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Reinhart
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
West Washington Street
Fr. Reinhart
St. Peter's Church
Baltimore
St. Mary's
Hagerstown
St. Augustine's
Williamsport
St. James
Boonsboro
Thomas W. Pangborn
The
J. G. Hann
St. Mary's Church
Cumberland
Cardinal Gibbons
Bailtimmore
St. Peter’s Church
Hancock
Hageratown
Reinhart
Hill Wins Alabama Democratic Senate Primary Victory
Unofficial returns from 2200 boxes show Hill leading with 76 371 votes, Heflin 41 521, Williams 4 437 as the New Deal coalition gains strength. Hill vows to carry out Roosevelt’s program, praising human welfare and leadership.
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Lfasin
Charles W. Williams
Black
Hill
Heflin
Williams
Hil
Gr. Hill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bibb Graves
Alabama
Will Will
Senate
Identifies Photo Of Woman Held In Moscow Case
An American identified a passport photo as Ruth Marie Rubens of New York, the woman who used the name Mrs. Donald J. Robinson before vanishing in Moscow last month. The identifications were telegraphed to Washington as the U S embassy awaits orders to reopen inquiries with the foreign office, which has provided no further information.
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Moscow
Jan
Ruth Marie Rubens
New York
Donald J. Robinson
State Department
Washington
United States
Foreign Office
Praise Pennsy Sleeper Service Gains Local Acclaim
Letters to the Chamber of Commerce from J B Bader M Hollengrees and J Knupp praise the Pennsylvania railroad sleeping car service between Hingerstown and New York. They credit the Chamber with securing the service after meetings with the railroad, highlighting regional business support for the up to date link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hingerstown
New York
Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Bader
Waynesboro Knitting Company
M. ‘4. Hollengrees
Landis Too Company
Waynesboro
J. 4. Knupp
Waynesboro Manufacturing Association
Sharp Eyes Of 3 State Cops Solve Case
Three state officers credited with solving a kidnapping case in Wayne county involving John L Bryan Sr. and his family. Walter, arrested in Muncie, implicated in the crime. pistol found at his home. Victims released unharmed after ransom threats. Bryan reported no payment.
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Marcum
Richardson
Walter
Muncie
Wayne County
Richmond
Foster
John L. Bryan
Cenavide
John Bryan, Jr
Miss Schroy
Greens Fark
Bryan
Youth Fined for Mishap in Waynesboro Crash
Sidney Fishack aged 18 paid a $25 fine and costs in city court for failing to yield the right of way after a collision on Mulberry street and East avenue. Two other youths were injured. Lloyd Krider, Walter Stouffer, and others were involved as the east bound Waynesboro car struck a porth bound vehicle operated by William Deavers. The Waynesboro car was demolished. Deavers and Thelma Souers escaped injury.
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Sidney Fishack
Waynesboro
Mulberry Street
East Avenue
John D. Dunn
Vishack
Lloyd Krider
Walter KK
Stouffer
William H. Deavyers
Reynolds Avenue
Deavers
Thelma Souers
Mitchell Avenue
Fishack
Carl McCleary
John Divine
Maryland unemployment fund claims rise as new amendment delays
Office Manager Hrewer L. Stouffer announced nearly 1000 new claims and forecast another rush on July 1 when the amendment expanding coverage to groups of four to seven becomes fully operative. 1937 workers not yet eligible may file under the revised rules starting January 1, 1938 with March 31 payment deadline. State pays. federal government not involved. Total contributors expected over 10 090, with 5000 to 6000 under existing eight or more provisions. Next Monday January 3 reportees must return to K of P Hall to keep claims alive. thereby pressure on the Board's benefits division should ease gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrewer L. Stouffer
Maryland
K. of P. Hall
Woodmen of the World Install Officers in Local Lodge
The Woodmen of the World held its annual installation of officers in the lodge rooms on Monday evening led by Sovereign Ernest Olsen from Washington DC. New officers include Robert Draper consul commander Emory X Phiesger advisor lieutenant Richard E Dick hanker Samuel Eller escort Paul E McNamee watchman Roy L Murphy sentry Samuel Whitmore financial secretary. A social followed the ceremonies for members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World
Ernest Olsen
Washington, D. C
Robert Draper
Emory
X. Phiesger
Richard E. Dick
Hanker
Samuel Eller
Paul E. McNamee
Roy L. Murphy
Samuel Whitmore
Leo de Lauter
Pride Ratterree Buys Trained Bird Dog in Rock Hill
Pride Ratterree of Rock Hill bought a fine bird dog, paid for training, and took him into the field where the dog pointed and Ratterree fired. He bosged a cat.
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Rock Hill
3. C
Ratterree
Wheat and grain quotes for Chicago market reflect mixed futures
Grain prices in Chicago show May and July futures for wheat and rye with varying highs and lows. Traders monitor open, high, low and settlement ranges across contracts including May July positions and percent changes amid fluctuating market activity.
Long sought youth held for murder in Pennsylvania
Wendell Forrest Bowers, 23, confessed to the slaying of Mrs. Wilma Carpenter in Philadelphia suburb. He was captured in Louisville after a routine fingerprint check and faces federal and state charges including murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Police report a detailed confession with events from the crime to travel routes, with bond set at 106000 dollars.
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Norristown
Louisville
Wendell Forrest Bowers
Pennsylvania
Wilma _¥. Carpenter
Weindell Forrest Bowers
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Wilma V. Carpenter
Philadelphia
Bowers
U. S
Ray Wirchrorfer
Orville C. Dewey
Bower
Washington
George Francis Lewis
San Diego
California
Bureau
Pittsburgh
Hrie
Fredonia
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Loulsville
Pennsylvania Industrial School
Flintingdon
Smithsburg Dance Thursday at Haboons Hall
Moving pictures and cake walk with prizes at the Smithsburg event. Special sale offers Calif wines and ports with Persimons? prices listed 1.95. Advertised by Je F Grove at 908 Tope Ave, phone 38 Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsburg
Calif
Je F. Grove
Tope Ave
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Bury
Mable Powers
Elia Miller
Studebaker
Florida
Richard W. Hartley, Jr
Coast Guard
Jeff
Darien
Conn
Annie R. Jackson
Flora Wibutes
Charles EB. Moats
H. LL Mills
F.D.R
Husband
City Limita
Bell Cab CO. KB
Atotles
Prep
Truddie Bennett
Henry Bennett
Ford Motor Company
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Auburn
Ind
Russell Hughes
Felow
Stein Broa
Boyce
McComas-Armstrong Bidg
Hagerstown, Md
Amer
Wat
Who
Atchison , Vite
Steel
Ccceeen
Chrysler
Consol
Consol Oi
Crown Ck & Sl
Arta DuPont
Orean
Gen Foods
aOly
Gen Motors
Goodyear Neeee Kel
North Amer
Penna
R. Rowees
N. J
U. S. Steel
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Westhouse Elec
Western Union
Af West Md
Loews
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComse-Armstrong Bidg
Forrest Bowers
Manhattans
Jack Irby
Washington St
HOTEL
Hamilton
Potomac Street
Maryland Theatre
Needy’s Jewelry Store
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