Court of Appeals bans slot machines in state
The Court of Appeals ruled slot machines are gambling devices and illegal in the state, upholding convictions of local operators and confiscation of machines. The decision cites metal discs used for money and varying combinations as evidence of gambling activity, and says courts should not grant injunctive relief to protect them.
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Court of Appeals
Circuit Court Here
Grand Jury
Iirn
Morey Exchangé
W. Mitchell A Digges
Court of Equity
Weck's Company Names Officers and Directors
Washington Chemical Corporation stockholders met in the Barr Building offices. R. L. Calvert was reelected president, with C.E. Bushong as secretary and A. K. Coffman as treasurer. George B. Mitchell and Percy M. Baley joined the board along with other officers, noting substantial yearly progress and planned new laboratories in Frederick Street after moving cream production to Hagerstown. Special weekly offer: Spanish mackerel 28¢ lb at Shipp's Fish Market.
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Washington Chemical Corporation
Weck
Barr Building
Washington
R. L. Calvert
A. H. Lawson
A. K Coffman
Jos. EK. Hoffman
George B. Mitchell
Percy M. Baley
Calvert
Bushong
Coffman
Hagerstown
Hoffman
Frederick Street
Square Dance at Community Hall in Smithsburg
Community Hall in Smithsburg Maryland hosts a square dance this Friday January 18 with admission advertised. Local organizers invite dancers and spectators to attend the evening event.
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Community Hall
Smithsburg
Ady Hosts "$00" Party At Legion Home Tonight
Legions Home at 25 West Antietam Street hosts an 8 15 pm party with prizes and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Legion Home
Antietam St
Ady
Deaths in Hagerstown area include several prominent locals
A string of obituaries notes Herbert Morgan of Huyetts dying at Washington County Hospital aged 50 after a lingering illness, survived by widow and three children, funeral at St. Marks Lutheran Church with interment at Rose Hill. William H. Lefever, 76, of Broadfording road, dies at a daughter’s home. services at Broadfording Dunkard Church with burial nearby. Eleanor Louise Nicholas, 2, dies at home of parents on East South Boulevard after a three day illness. funeral at Rose Hill. Mrs. Margaret Moats, 74, Tilghmanton, dies of pneumonia. services at Manor church. John Bolinger, 87, longtime Hagerstown figure, dies of heart attack. veteran of the First Maryland Infantry. prominent in local real estate. Lesions include notes on marriages, church memberships, and multiple other relatives and service details.
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Herbert Morgan
Huyetts
Washington County Hospital
Sharpsburg
John
Etta Burgan
Anna Baer
Mason and Dixon
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
William H. Lefever
Luther Corderman
Broadfording Road
Zion Lutheran Church
Williamsport
George L
Corderman
Granville
Alex
Hagerstown
Broadfording Dunkard
Bink
Eleanor Louise Nicholas
William Nicholas
East South Boulevard
William
Arthur
Walter Byrom Stehl
Rose Hill
Margaret Moats
Frisby Moats
Tilghmanton
Mt. Briar
J. H. Beachley
Shelbyville
Ind
Old Land Company
Mary E. Kline
Southannon Avenue
U. B
Mt. Lena
Curtis H. Kline
Wade Kline
Carrie Long
W. C. Wachter
Susannah Elizabeth Brown
West
Washington Street
Benjamin Brown
Sarah Lehman Brown
E. Rebecca Brown
William E. Foltz
St. Paul's J. Church
J. M. Gillum
Rose Hill Cemetery
Boy Scout Carnival Committee to Meet
A meeting of the Boy Scout Carnival arrangements committee for the event at the armory the week of February 16 will be held at the Library tonight at 7 30. The committee includes representatives from service clubs five companies and fraternal organizations of Hagers town.
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Hagerstown
Fine Paintings Prompt Puzzled Heads at Gallery
A National Gallery observer notes visitors of all ages scratch their heads when viewing fine paintings. An expert suggests that emotional reaction causes tingling blood flow leading to a subconscious scratch.
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London
National Gallery
No Time To Learn To Play Bridge
Jacksonville dispatch reports on January 17 that Wil Thomas Edison says he has no time to learn bridge. He explains he is too busy playing the rubber game.
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Jacksonville
Via
Wil Thomas A. Edison
Skycrapers Seen As Health Menace By City Health Chief
New York January 17 Dr Shirley Wsnue city health commissioner says sky scrapers menace to health. They cut sunlight and increase congestion in subways and streets. Operation successful for George Harr of 101 Buena Vista avenue after four weeks of treatment at Washington County Hospital.
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New York
Jan
Shirley W. Wsnue
George Harr
Buena Vista Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Heard Nominated for President of Hose Company
Co. E Heard was nominated with no opposition for the presidency of the First Hose Fire Company Monday evening. Heard has served as president for years. Election of officers will be held next Monday night. The company thanked Pangborn Corporation for a $25 Christmas check and received four membership applications.
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E. Heard
Heard
Pangborn Corporation
Dry law vote clash in state senate and house
A heated struggle over a statewide enforcement act continues as the Senate shows broad support while the House votes are expected to be tight. Backers claim 65 to 68 votes against the measure, with opponents unsure of their exact strength. Governor Ritchie has not disclosed his veto position, adding to the suspense.
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Lee
Senate
House of Delegates
Ritchie
Powe
Greencastle Woman Dies at 70 in East Baltimore Street
Mrs Susan Henneberger wife of John C Henneberger died Tuesday evening at her Greencastle home on East Baltimore Street from diabetes aged 70 years 8 months 4 days She leaves husband and children Annie B Brewer W S Henneberger and Florence Henneberger a brother Dr M E Stover of Greencastle The Gettysburg College Glee Club to perform February 11 in Evangelical Lutheran Church Three Greencastle youths Harry Burkholder Donald Small and Paul Ulrich are in the group Kenneth Shook of Elwood Indiana visiting Greencastle Paul Rebek leaves Greencastle Sanitary Dairy for Landis Tool Company Waynesboro sermons and union services noted Bowling team defeats Waynesboro Kuepper's Five 1870 to 1791 with Smith high 470 and Brewbaker 434.
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Greencastle
Susan Henneberger
John C. Henneberger
East Baltimore Street
Grace Reformed Church
Annie BE. Brewer
W. S. Henneberger
Walla Walla
Washington
Florence Henneberger
M. BE. Stover
Gettysburg College Glee Club
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Glee Club
Harry Burkholder
Donald Small
Paul Ulrich
Kenneth Shook
Elwood
Indiana
Mr. Shook
Paul Rebek
Kuepper
Waynesboro
Smith
R. Brewba
Market Wheat and Corn Quotes From W R Spielman Co
Furnished market data shows wheat and corn futures with open high low and settlement figures for March May and July contracts. The report lists bid and ask spreads and price points at 1:30 PM, noting values such as May wheat around 0.423 and corn around 0.89 with varying tenths and fractions.
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W. R. Spielman & Co
Wareham
West
Washington St. Wheat
Ten Bands to Meet Hoover in Miami Visit
In Miami on January 17 ten bands and two drum and bugle corps will greet Mr. Hoover during his visit. The event marks a notable reception by local groups as part of the presidential schedule.
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Hoover
Miami
Fla
Mrs Keller Remains in Serious Condition After Gas Incident
Mrs R D Keller remained in serious condition at a local hospital after neighbors smelled gas at her Irvin and Mulberry avenues home yesterday. Police found gas jets on a stove had been turned on while she was alone, and she was unconscious when Patrolman Ambrose entered and sent her to the hospital.
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R. D. Keller
Irvin
Mulberry Avenues
Keller
Frederick
O. C. Ambrose
Costly to Operate Harvard University
Harvard University faces a reported operating cost of 10.9 million dollars for the year per the treasurer's annual report. A separate notice lists a rummage sale in Room 48 W. Franklin St on Friday and Saturday January 18 and 19 hosted by the Philophea Class of Trinity Lutadian Sunday School.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
W. Franklin St
Philophea
Trinity
Lutadian Sunday School
Jury Acquits Local Youth in Murder Case
The trial opened January 2 as the defense challenged the state's claim that a lime pile held Mrs. Stults. Assistant police chief Keuspert testified he believed Smith took her to the murder site while Kimball allegedly stomped her to death. Kimball denied links and was not called as a witness. Smith, 33, was rearrested in Hagerstown after being captured in Atlanta.
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Smith
Atlanta
Reyders
Kimball
Stults
John B. Keuspert
South Bend
Jack Kimball
Hagerstown
Wall Street Opens with Gains Led by U S Steel
A brisk opening rally in New York stocks lifts prices led by U S Steel common which rose to 172 its highest since the 40 per cent stock dividend was declared over two years ago Electric Auto Lite starts with 7000 shares at 150 up 3 4 points as General Electric Radio American Radiator Curtiss and R H Macy gain 2 to 3 points. plus a favorite fish market ad and local ad for produce and delivery.
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New York
T U. S. Steel Common
Auto Lite
General Electric
Radio
American Radiator
Curtins
R. H. Macy
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Jacob N. Stauffer
This City
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Cumberland
G. Ray
East Antiettam Street
J. M. Ghlum
BE. T. Mowbray
Amelia Frances Johnson
Wilbur Hess
Bridgeport
Shepherdstown
Lutheran Church
VanDel Johnson
Hess
Alvey Highbarger
Jacob Springer
R.F. Johnson
Margaret
T. EB. Bragonier
Adv
Hose Company
Stlt
Hotel Potomac Sanitary Barber Shop
Bob Stanley
Mgr
J. C. Henneberger
Mrs. Keller
Harvard University
Hagerstown Tent & Awning CO
K. T. Hager Church
Prospect Sts
Tom Cross
Wall Street
R. Lowman
Round
Marcia
Mystery Orchestra
Washington Restaurant
Jonathan St. Hotel
Maryland
James Koliopulos
Esas Demjemma
Franklin
Richard
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Hagerstown Bank & Trust Co
Hagerstown, Maryland
West End
Boonsboro
Leitersburg
Mauganeville
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