Five Die In House Blaze At Delray West Virginia Night
A rural Delray home explosion and fire killed five of seven family members, including Mrs Gladys Davis Wolfe and four sons, leaving Hetzel Wolfe and a daughter Vera in critical condition. Investigators cite a carbide lighting plant in the basement as the probable cause. Fire rescue from Romney found the two story frame dwelling in ruins and searched for bodies.
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Delray
W. Va
Gladys Davis Wolfe
Hetzel Wolfe
Vera
Winchester
Wolfe
Romney
Science Awarded Papers At A A A S Convention
Dr. P. W. Zimmerman and a colleague at the Boyce Thompson Institute Yonkers NY received a joint 1000 dollar AAAS prize for the best paper at the St Louis convention. The study titled Responses of Plants to Synthetic Growth Substances Phyto Hormones outlines plant responses to synthetic hormones.
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P. W. Zimmerman
Boyce Thompson Institute
Yonkers
American Association For the Advancemnt of Science
St. Louis
Associated Press
Davis To Address Maryland Farmers
Maryland farmers at the Farm Bureau Federation convention in Baltimore Wednesday may hear about a substitute for the AAA. Chester Davis, Administrator for AAA, is on the program with the topic The AAA of Tomorrow. Officials expect extemporaneous remarks and possible announcements from federal officials in discussions on a substitute.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Farm Bureau Federation
AAA
Chester Davis
Farm Bureau
Davis
Firemen to Meet at Smithsburg High School
The Smithsburg Fire Department hosts the Washington County Volunteer Firemen's Association for the next regular meeting to be held Friday night January 17 at 7 o'clock in the Smithsburg High School. A fine program is planned and a lunch will be served. Secretary R Glenn Williams urges large attendance to start 1936 strong.
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Smithsburg
Trial date set for Emory Coblentz on bank collapse case
Emory L. Coblentz, former president of the defunct Central Trust Company of Maryland, is to stand trial in Baltimore around February 15 on conspiracy charges stemming from the bank collapse. A nolle prosequi was entered on the conspiracy indictment, dropping charges against four bank officials, while two indictments for false pretenses and one for fraudulent corporate misrepresentation remain. James Clark is expected to join the prosecution to finalize the date.
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Emory L. Coblentz
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Baltimore
J. Bernard Wells
Nolle
Coblentz
James Clark
Howard County
Wells
Mr. Wells
C. Ferdinand Sybert
Howard ‘County
Charles McC. Mathias
Grover L. Michael
C. Thomas Summers
S. Elmer Brown
Nolle Presse
Pension Checks for 350 Ready for Distribution
About 350 old age pension checks will be mailed this week from Welfare Board headquarters. Edgar C. Jones, chairman, said relief recipients will be paid first, with additional pensioners approved after investigations. The program aims to relieve Washington County relief burdens as employees are absorbed into industry.
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Welfare Board
Edgar C. Jones
Washington County
Five Being Held In Larceny Case
Accused of stealing 23 chickens from Harry Vaughn’s property on Hardscrabble road last week. Five men were arrested Saturday afternoon by officers Brown Davis and Hamill and are held for a preliminary hearing on Tuesday. The arrestees are Willie Harris James Wothers George Stribling George Richardson and Frank Welcham.
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Harry Vaughn
Sergeant Brown
Davis
Hamill
Willie Harris
James Wothers
George Stribling
George Richardson
Frank Welcham
Thoxine touted for quick relief of throat cold symptoms
An ad claims Thoxine relieves throat cold discomfort quickly. It promises fast action to loosen phlegm, ease sore throat, and aid swallowing with a double-action formula. Money-back guarantee offered for $1.00 bottles.
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Transforma
Biol Tol
Roney Bros
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Tom
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Tess
B.O
Ufebuoy
Luke
Icoblentz
Hays
Platen Life Ec Typewriters
Mickey Mouse Toy Houses
la Bon Billfolds
Pen
Philosophy
Elbert Hubbard
Boston
Bates
Buxton
Buxton Billtainers
Record & Rattler
Robinson Reminder & Billminder
Pocket Match Boxes
Utceer
Samada Leal Manila
Mickey Mouse Companions
Sonty Carter
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China
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Roger
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Washington Street
Arma Stores
John D. Myers ¢ Co
New River
Ayers Bros
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