Little Heiskell and other historic items in Washington County archives
The Washington County Historical Society preserves an essay by Miss Mary Morris on Little Heiskell the gold figure atop Hagerstown market house. The piece recalls 1823 town upheaval over replacing the weathervane with a Masonic design. The society also holds The Trumpet volume from Smithsburg 1852 and a Kansas surveyor’s chain dating to 1855 56.
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Washington County Historical Society
Washington County Library
Heiskell
The
Historical Society
Smithsburg
John H. Ziffle
H. C. Kimler
Waynesboro
Jacob Wintermeyer
Shepherdstown
W Va
Bureau Opens for Transients in Salvation Army Home
Rudolph W Jordan arrives from Louisville to head the Federal Transient Bureau at the Salvation Army Home West Washington street. Other Maryland bureaus aim to curb wandering transients with aid only for the worthy. About fifty transients are already in care as state camps may follow. William Sparrow acts as interviewer and Kathryn Bingham as social worker. Major Bonterse oversees meat and rooms.
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Rudolph W Jordan
Salvation Army
West Washington Street
Louisville
Frank M. Liddle
Baltimore
Maryland
William Sparrow
Bureau
Kathryn Bingham
Weverton
Jordan
Bonterse
Insurance in Force in All State Banks
Maryland bank deposits receive federal insurance after 112 banks approved. Insurance covers up to 2500 dollars per account and excludes banks under restrictions. Commissioner Gilngher notes 97 percent of U S depositors have under 2500 and all Maryland banks are now insured up to at least 2500.
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Baltimore
United States
Chingher
Mauire
Maryland
Birth of Joyce Marie to Western Pike couple reported
The note records a birth for Joyce Marie to Mr. and Mrs. Millard Kretzer at Western Pike, with acknowledgments to the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rhoades and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Small. Local gatherings include a Ladies Bible Class surprise for a teacher and Sunday visits at Mrs. Howard Ankeney’s home.
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Leila Emerson
Loretta Grove
Donald and
Gail
Grover Masor
Mary Hull
Clearspring
Roy Whersole
Frad Lesher
Western Pike
Millard Kretzer
Joyce Marie
Geo. Rhoades
Earl Small
Vere
Clayton Shupp
Make Your Own Tunic Dress Simple And Smart
Helen Williams highlights a black crepe tunic dress with a scarf detail and front opening for a slim straight line. Pattern Style No. 3345 fits sizes 16 to 42 bust, with yardage for 39 and 35 inch fabrics listed. The piece promotes a Spring fashion book offering patterns, beauty tips, and bridal ideas.
Fashion Department Ad from Hagerstown Mail
Advertisement for Daily Mail Peerless fashions noting bust sizes 16 18 36 38 40 42 inches and directing all orders to the Fashion Dept at Hagerstown Mail 200 Fifth Ave New York City.
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Daily Mail
Fashion Dept
Hagerstown Mail
Fifth Ave
York City
Betty Brainerd
Madison Ave
New York City
Local Visits and Illness Reported in Community
George Grove, Miss Mildred Yost, and Wm Hawbaker visit. Mr and Mrs Calvin Myers visited Mr and Mrs Frank Murray on Sunday. Mrs Murray is very ill. Mr and Mrs Courtney Grosh and children Lowell Eugene and Billie visited Mr and Mrs Jacob Needy the past week. Master Kenneth Myers, previously on the sick list, is now able to be around.
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George Grove
Mildred Yost
Wm. Hawbaker
Calvin Myers
Frank Murray
Lowell
Eugene
Billie
Jacob Needy
Kenneth Myers
Co B Forms Rifle Team for Maryland National Guard
Co B Maryland National Guard reports all members qualify with .22 Colt automatic pistol and forms a rifle team to represent the unit in indoor state matches with the .22 Springfield. Practice tonight at the State Armory at 7230 with personnel listed by marks.
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Co. B
Maryland National Guard
State Armory
Co. H McCleary
Farrie
Conrad
Guy
McKee
Schlotterbeck
Carter
Minnebraker
Perrott
Gas Dealers Meet To Discuss Code In Austin Hall
About fifty attendees gathered last night in Austin Hall on W Washington street as the Independent Gasoline and Oil Dealers Association of Washington County pledged loyalty to the NRA gasoline and oil codes. They planned strict enforcement and noted codes were signed by the President earlier. The group discussed price changes after a tax cut reduced wholesale and retail gasoline prices by half a cent.
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Austin
W. Washington Street
Independent Gasoline and Oil Dealers Association of
Washington County
Dear Betty Brainerd Advice Column Readers
A long reader letter column presents two adolescent relationship dilemmas. A 16 year old writes about a wealthy but abusive pursuer and a married fiancé with alcoholic behavior. Betty Brainerd offers harsh moral color and practical guidance urging breakups and caution.
Revenue car loadings rise for Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Rail Road reported 21 116 revenue cars loaded in the period January 1 to January 6, up from 17 277 a year earlier. The data reflect early 1934 activity and compare with 1933 figures.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company
Orphans Home Auxiliary Meets for Knotting Comforts
The Orphans Home Auxiliary will meet at the San Mar home on Wednesday morning at 10 30 for knotting comforts for the beds of the home. A business meeting will follow at 4 30.
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Orphans Home
San Mar
Halfway PTA to Meet Tonight With Music Program
A meeting of the Halfway P. T. A. will be held this evening at 7 45 o'clock. Miss Electa Ziegler, music supervisor, will speak and a musical program will follow.
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Electa Ziegler
Bear Encounter Ends With Unlikely Shot In California
Lancaster California hunter Charles Seyffert tracks rabbits when a 700 pound bear appears. He shoots the bear with a small caliber pistol in a rare, dramatic wildlife confrontation.
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Charles Seyffert
Lancaster
Cal
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