Fatal autobombing probed in Maryland town
State and local authorities investigated a fatal blast near Chaptico Maryland that killed Ida Kirk age 71 and injured her companion. A suspect, John Gross, was questioned but no motive or evidence emerged. Funeral services set for Chaptico. Officers examined the wrecked car and scene for clues while four Sunnyside residents were interviewed. Regular meeting noted for the South Hagerstown Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardtown
Baltimore
Ida Kirk
Chaptico
St. Mary's Couttain
Christ Episcopal Church
J.T. Gibson
John Gross
Kirk
W. Corcoran
Cinacan Art Gallery
Washington
Maryland
Joseph T. Gibson
Miss Kirk
Gibson Home
Gibson
Gross
St. Mary's ‘County
Sunnyside
Miss Funk Crowned Miss Maryland 1933
Miss Funk daughter of Mr and Mrs J Funk of East Franklin street will reign as Miss Maryland 1933 after being chosen from Washington county to compete with farmers daughters statewide. Governor Albert C Ritchie presented a silver bowl and candleholders to the winner at the Baltimore contest held Friday with the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation. Miss Funk attended Hood College and teaches science at Williamsport High School. She leads the Hagerstown Hood College Club and is a popular member of the younger set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
J.kieffer Funk
Franklin Street
Maryland
Washington County
Albert C. Ritchie
Baltimore
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Williamsport High School
Hagerstown Hood College Club
Calendar of Hagerstown events through April
Calendar lists varied Hagerstown Chamber events and performances from January to April, including Treble Clef Club meetings, Parent-Teacher gatherings, charitable dances, a three act farce, concerts by Chernjaveky Trio and Maria Kurienko, band concerts, plays by Potomac Playmakers and Women’s Club, and speakers from Surrey PTAs and local churches. Named groups include Washington County Welfare Federation, Masonic Temple, Presbyterian Church, Church of the Brethren, and U.P. Department. Key venues are Hotel Alexander, Washington Square M.H., Maryland Theatre, and Trinity Lutheran auditorium. Dates span Jan 9 to Apr 12 with multiple itemized events.
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Treble Clef Club
Alexander
Music of the Orient
Augett
Queen Esther
C. E
Washington County
Federation
Masonic Temple Auditorium
Andrew
Washington Square
Columbia Broadcasting Artista
Chern Javeky
Hagerstown
Ion
Surrey PT. A
Hal T. Kearns
Jr. O
U. AM
Masonic Temple
Charles E. Brewer
National
Presbyterian Church
American Legion Auxiliary
C. M. Marks
Wilson Blvd
Women’s Club
Potomac Playmakers
Municipal Band
Maryland Theatre
Armory
Women's Club
Emmanuel U. B. Church
U. P. Department of the Church of the Brethren
Columbia
Maria Kurenko
Hagerstown Community Concert Association
Trinity Lutheran Auditorium
Byron J Grimes
Philathen’ Class
M. E. Church
Broadway-Wayside
Surrey P.T. A
Scott A. Wagner
Two Die in Auto Crash in Cumberland Area
Victor J. Lucas eighteen and Alleda W Willisley nineteen both of Cumberland were killed when their car on the New Funz e road Somerset County Pa struck a tree and rolled over several times The crash also injured Gretchen Lucas a sister of Victor and Garfield Marsh twenty two of Westernport Lucas the driver lost control as the car burst into flames after the gas tank exploded Marsh freed himself and others before the flames reached them John Rambold was killed last November in a similar crash at the same tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Victor J. Lucas
Alleda ‘W. Willisley
New Finze
Somerset County
Gretchen Lucas
Victor
Garfield Marsh
Westernport
Gretchen
Miner's Hospital
Frostburg
Marsh
Purdue Holds Big Ten Lead In Tough Conference Start
Purdue, the defending champion, appears atop the Western Conference title race after crushing Minnesota 42 to 32. Ohio State beat Indiana 35 to 28, Wisconsin won 26 to 17, Illinois edged Northwestern 27 to 25, and Michigan defeated Iowa 33 to 25 after a rough stretch. Iowa rested stars Blackmer and Break amid eligibility questions. A separate note from China mentions property destruction and shootings linked to tax nonpayment.
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Chicago
Purdue
Ohio State
Minnesota
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Illinois
Ijilini
Northwestern
Wolverines
Iowa
Ivan Blackmer
Ed Break
Appeal Planned In Suit Of Firemen
J Hall White of Easton Fire Company says an appeal will be filed after Judge Wagarman sustained the demurrer to the companys petition against George R Lindsay secretary of the Maryland State Firemens Association. The suit concerns 28000 in ad funds from programs at State conventions in Frostburg Ocean City and Baltimore with no accounting yet provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
J. Hall White
Easton Fire Company
Frank G. Wagarman
Washington County
George R. Lindsay
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
Frosburg
Ocean City
Baltimore
Trained search for missing trousers in San Jose bus
Henry George of San Jose charges a local stage company with locating a pair of trousers he left on bus 88 claiming he lost his wife Minti they are found. Mrs. George, it seems, recently
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
Henry George
Minti
Do You Recall Years Ago One Today Severe Cold in City
The record recalls a day of extreme cold that brought widespread hardship as coal ran scarce, leaving residents in discomfort and daily life disrupted. The note reflects on the hardship and communal resilience during that winter.
Double Creek killings claim two lives in Clay County
In Manchester Kentucky an assault near Will Smith's home in the Double Creek area left Brooks Lipps and Nether Smith dead. Six men face murder warrants amid ongoing disorder linked violence. Snow blanketed the scene as authorities pursued suspects.
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Manchester
Will Smith
Double Creek
Clay County
Brooks Lipps
Nether Smith
Lipps
Speed Collins
Smith
Welsh Hun store gutted by fire. losses reach five thousand
D. M. Nisewander's general store at Welsh Hun was gutted by fire causing about $5000 in damage. Charles Rowland of Beaver Creek slaughtered 160 hogs in 28 days of butchering. G Cleland Jones and Joseph C. Miller were elected to membership in the Antietams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M.nisewander
Welsh Hun
G. Cleland Jones
Joseph C. Miller
Antietams
Charles Rowland
Beaver Creek
Suspect in Hollywood jewel robberies named by police
Detective Chief Joe Taylor said a Hollywood man-about-town is suspected in the Betty Colmpson jewel robbery of last week and predicted an arrest will astonish the film colony. The actress refused to sign a complaint fearing reprisals, and Taylor stated the suspect can be brought in at any time. He cited three other gems holdups at Zeppe Marx, Helene Costello, and Mae West totaling 93,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joe Taylor
Hollywood
Betty Colmpson
Zeppe ‘Marx
Helene Costello
Mae West
PORKERS KILLED AT INDIAN SPRINGS HOME
Two porkers were killed at the home of Mr and Mrs Hager Harr Indian Springs recently. George H Moore was head bukedes assisted by William H Hovermale Bruce Dick Howard Robinson Waynesboro Pa Mrs Mary Solfenberger Miss Lucille Harr and Mr and Mrs Hager Hart Alabama sets pace Atlanta Jan 7 Alabama Crimsona won four of five basketball games last week to set the pace in the Southeastern Conference but Kentucky and Georgia were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hager Harr
Indian Springs
George H. Moore
William H. Hovermale
Bruce Dick
Howard Robinson
Waynesboro
Mary Solfenberger
Lucille, Harr
Hager Hart
Alabama
Atlanta
Crimsona
Kentucky
Georgia
Beware the Cough or Cold that Hangs On
A vintage medicine advertisement promotes Creomulsion, claiming it soothes and heals inflamed membranes, inhibits germs, and absorbs creosote to treat persistent coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues, with a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
Alabama Sees Two Wins and No Defeats in Series
The report notes Alabama leading the Joop with two wins and no defeats, while Louisiana State and Louisiana State again face setbacks. Alabama’s back-to-back triumphs include a 40 to 36 win over the LSU Tigers, a 42 to 15 victory over Tennessee, and two wins against Tulane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Louisiana ‘State
U. Tigers
Tennessee
Tulane
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Southern
South Hagerstown
Fire Company
Roseqnach
Italy
Felice
Felicita
Riverside
Montgomery Ward Co
Smith Furn
Exchange
Patomae
Alps
Renee Prermecy
ORR
Neniiien Server
Miss A. Louise Funk
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce
China
Shanhaikwan
Company
Sultana
Sunnyfield
Pillsbury’s Best
Rinso
LUX
Ige
Alaska
White House
Ann Page
del Monte
Uneeda Baker’s
Uneeda Biscuits
Snow Peaks
Lat
Baptist Caurén
Peter
Brewer
Potomac Street
Theda Bara
Camille
Nixon's
St. Mary’s Catholic Club
John C. Pangborn
Victor Cushwa
Robert B. Boyle
Jos. C. Cushwa
William Preston Miller
Hamilton
Fr al “Offee
Vunayne
Booth Tarkington
Maud
Bill
WJZ
BORAR
Asp
George
YARS
kUpmittee
Oy He NN
Tristate Electrical Supply Co
Mochenter Place
Greenwalt Electric Supply. Co
Antistam Street
the House of
RED Cross Mattress
Miller’s Furniture
Potomac’ St
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