09 Jan 1937
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1937
Page
1
Nathan L. Smith, chief engineer of the State Roads Commission, said a recent inspection found stabilized roads carrying traffic well enough to justify surface treatment expenditures. The program sealed 24 miles with asphalt and stabilized many more by adding sand and stone dust after a harsh winter.
In Peiping a narcotics peddler named Lu Jw Hsin was executed by gunshot with a crowd of about 10 006 watching. He was shackled to a cart, dragged to a spot near the city garbage dump, kneeled, and shot after a procession while posters warned against drug crimes.
Carrollton Sheriff Walton Banks said Curtis Weal, 21, was arrested as one of the alleged slayers of William B. Bright, 36, a druggist from Indianapolis. Bright’s body was found in a creek near Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Baltimore police continued the investigation into the death of Mrs. Marla ret Cassidy at a Hollins street boarding house with violence suspected. Authorities sought Russell Stack alias Josepha Henry Boggs, a Philadelphia resident, as part of the case. Post mortem findings indicated signs of suffocation and possible asphyxiation.
Strike waves continue as labor disputes stretch from coast to coast. U A W A and General Motors face deadlock with 150,900 workers idle. Detroit calls for Roosevelt aid while Michigan Governor Murphy pursues further talks. Maritime workers near accord as 40,000 walkouts persist. Minor clashes reported at Berkshire Mills, with multiple arrests and injuries.
The column reports Washington County Hospital faced $25 115 16 in free patient costs with 37 percent of patients being free. It notes state aid of 25 600 would not cover costs. Also Frederick police ban night parking after January 15 with tags issued after 1 am and fines from 1 to 10 dollars.
Mrs Clyde Stouffer hosted a mixed shower in Bridgeport on a Wednesday evening for newlyweds Mr and Mrs William Sheppard formerly Dorothy Stouffer. The social list includes many local residents and visitors with updates on moves, illnesses, and calls among families in Hagerstown Greencastle and Pondsville.
Sheriff deputies investigated a burglary at the William Baker tourist home and store on Leister’s Burg Pike. Entry was gained through a window and cigarettes candy beer and other articles were stolen.
Pitcher Dizzy Dean asks for a $100000 fee for his services in 1937 painting a picture of a high self valuation. The remark underscores his self confidence and the negotiation stance within baseball circles.
The First Church of God at Summit avenue and Baltimore street hosts evangelist J. E. Barbour of Martinsville Indiana for the revival. A Sunday afternoon service for married couples is set for 2 39 o clock, in addition to the regular morning and evening services through next week at 7 30.
Police report a serious incident at Kent and Upper Queen Anne's hospital as six suspects described as Black men were involved in a nighttime crash. Two machines carried five others, while one led to urgent medical attention at 1am.
Catherine Gelwix, 20, survived by the hospital but learns her mother Hazel Gelwix and sister Helen, 15, perished in the January blaze at their Chambersburg bungalow. Ralph Hawk, farm hand, faces questioning after admitting to oil-soaked beds and striking Catherine with a flashlight before setting the fire. Authorities report a fractured skull on Catherine and note Hawk’s motive tied to a rejected marriage.
Wingert Brothers, local attorneys, returned from Charlotte where they argued in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The Julia E Reamer executors versus E J Smead case concerned commissions of trustees in the Wingert estate and fees of Armstrong McCauley Oswald. Decision awaited may affect Wingert bankruptcy proceedings.
Marvin Marshall from the state school for the deaf mute competes in the Golden Gloves 112-pound final. He cannot answer because his hands are tied by gloves, yet he smiles and battles his opponent as classmates cheer until their finger joints ache.
Coroner's jury in Wheeling returns verdict accusing Raymond and Thomas Styers and Kenneth Lightner of the slaying of Anna Bris 40 mother of five. The trio is held awaiting grand jury action on murder charges as Frank W. Nield of Howard Street announces candidacy for City Council Ward 2 under Republican primary rules.
A crowded Sunday church planner lists services across numerous churches in Potomac and surroundings. It includes Trinity Lutheran, Luther League, Christ Reformed, First Brethren, Washington Square M E, Salvation Army, Zion Reformed, St. John’s Episcopal, Tabernacle, First Baptist, Presbyterian, and many others with Sunday School times, morning and evening services, prayer meetings, youth programs, and special events scheduled through the day. Names of pastors and location details are included for multiple congregations.
A compact listing of Sunday School times and church services for multiple churches in the region. Entries include County Church of God Samples Manor Salem Reformed Church Ebobeth United Brethren Williamsport Zion Lutheran Boonsboro Charge Mount Lebanon and nearby congregations with their respective pastors and service hours.
Local church schedules from Smithsburg and surrounding towns list Sunday School times morning and afternoon services at Trinity Lutheran Christ Reformed Trinity Reform Bethlehem area churches in Boonsboro Keedysville Sharpsburg Hagesville Big Pool Williamsport Mt Zion St James and other congregations with pastors Rev. Addison Groff Rev. J B Reed Jr Rev. Kay Shindle Rev. C R Sechrist Rev. Edward Plitt and others. Names Doris Aday Mrs. Kinnelly Gardner R Taylor are noted among visitors.
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