Clerk Given Pen Term For Embezzlement
Washington report states Reno E. B Stitely government clerk embezzled over 45000 by cashing checks to dummy CCC workers. He received 6 to 12 years in federal prison and a 36000 fine, the stiffest under law. Witnesses described his lavish purchases and lack of recovered funds as Senate investigators flagged possible CCC shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Janu
Reno E. B Stitely
CCC
Stitely
Joseph W. Cox
Senate
General Accounting Office
Nye
R-Nd
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Etitely
Checker Champion Is Greeted Here
A gallery of over a hundred fans and many players welcomed Willie F. Ryan, third ranked U S checker, who gave simultaneous and blindfolded demonstrations at the Y M C A last evening. Ryan, three time winner of the New York masters, faced top Washington county players with only three draws in the simultaneous play. He then played blindfolded and won again, with Willard Smith Boonsboro and others sharing the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie” F. Ryan
United States
Y. MC
Ryan
New York
Washington County
J. D. Talkin
Paltimors
Willard Smith
Boonsboro
Wilbur Slayman
Hagerstown
Smith
H.W. Lumm
J. F. Bentz
Dr. Talkin
Raymond Mears
Robert Beard
Tilghman Reveals Gain In Business In Maryland
Baltimore January 22 One hundred ten licensed small loan companies held loans totaling about 13 million dollars in Maryland at year end 1936. State Loans Commissioner W David Tilghman said the first actual reports filed show the firms nearly doubled business since 1932. Figures for 1937 are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
W. David Tilghman
Tilghman
Maryland Joan Companies
Two Army Airmen Die In Fayetteville Plane Crash
An Army airplane crashed near Fayetteville North Carolina on Friday killing its two occupants Lieutenant Lewis Elliott Countway of Quincy Massachusetts and Lieutenant Earle T McArthur of Paris Texas both stationed at Fort Bragg Countway 23 on active duty since July while McArthur 28 is survived by his widow and two children Pope Field said no witness to the accident was found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
N. C
Lewis Elliott Countway
Earle T. ‘MeArthur
Fort Bragg
Countway
Quincy
Mass
Pope Field
Fort Brags
McArthur
Paris
Tex
Man Charged With Criminal Assault In Ridgely
Howard Shipley, 29, is charged with criminal assault on a 11 year old girl as his wife faces disorderly conduct and drunkenness charges in Ridgely, West Virginia. Prosecutor Vernon E. Rankin said the case will go to the Mineral County grand jury. Ridgely lies across the Potomac River from Cumberland, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
W. Va
Howard Shipley
Asc
Bhipley
Vernon E. Rankin
Mineral County
Cumberland, Md
Potomac River
Fatally Burned Child in Baltimore Fire Incident
A three year old, Pale Werken, was fatally burned on Friday when his clothing caught fire while he was attempting to reach a paper at a fire. The blaze occurred in Baltimore and is being investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pale Werken
Promise to drive ghosts from homes advertised in Belleville paper
Hickman Whittington, a 68-year-old farmer and coal miner from Benton, offered in a Belleville Wisconsin newspaper to redeem haunted houses at no cost. He claims a Biblical text can drive out every ghost and plans to test the claim by sitting alone in darkness until the ghost appears, then reciting the text to banish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senton
Hickman Whittington
Belleville
Benton
Itr
Washington County Farm Bureau to Hear W R Ogg Talk
Members and guests of the Washington County Farm Bureau plan to attend the annual dinner at Hotel Alexander on Thursday with W R Ogg of the American Farm Bureau Federation delivering the main agricultural address. The local business session starts at 10 00 a m with officers to be elected. dinner at 12 15 and information and entertainment from 1 45 to 4 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Farm Bureau
Hotel
Alexander
W. R. Ogg
Washington, D
Washington
Department of Research
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ogg
National Organization
Chicago
Chester H. Gray
H. OH. Nuttle
Denton
State Farm Bureau
C. E. Wise
Baltimore
State ‘Organization
Mary McColerick
Frederick County
Women’s Nations
Roy Weagly
Beaver Creek
County Farm Organization
Mr. Ogg
Claim Disallowed By Commissioner
Sabra Ridgely lost her bid for half pay for life claiming tuberculos is contracted while employed by the State Industrial Accident Commission. The State Employment Commission disallowed the disability in a line of duty plea, citing doubtful family history of tuberculosis. She will retire under the state pension plan. A hearing occurred 10 days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sabra Ridgely
State Industrial Accident Commission
Harry C.jones
Accident Commission
Death Nears for Fasting Dean at St Marys Cathedral
MEMPHIS TENN January 22 Worried friends say Rev Israel Harding Noe dean of St Marys Episcopal Cathedral is near collapse from extreme fasting. He plans to seek hospital care if he lapses into a coma while doctors consider his health after Bishop James M Maxon ordered his removal. The clergyman, unconcerned, prepared material for a radio broadcast despite declining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Israel Harding Noe
St. Marys Episcopal Cathedral
James
M. Maxon
Nia
Salamanca hit by worst air raid in civil war
At least nine people died and more than twenty were wounded when Salamanca, Insurgent headquarters, endured its worst air raid in the 18 month civil war. The attack disrupted the city as authorities reported casualties and destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salamanca
Fight verdict on TVA issued by federal judge
Judge Allen ruled the TVA may lawfully compete with private utilities, rejecting claims that federal power over electricity infringes state police powers. The court found no fraud or conspiracy and said TVA's power to dispose of property justified distributing electricity into states and setting rates. It upheld the legality of TVA competition and dismissed the power companies’ injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
TVA
Alabama Power Co
Supra
Zion Reformed Plans New Sunday School Rooms
Zion Reformed Church will use its new Sunday School rooms for the first time tomorrow. The entire school except the winderek ten and primary departments will meet in the Chapel before being assigned to rooms. The dedication program will conclude next Wednesday with a Young Peoples Forum play and presentations by the Girls Missionary Guild, the Boy Scouts, and two junior choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Reformed Church
Windéregrten
Young Peoples Forum
Girls’ Missionary Guild
Boy Scouts
Franchot Tone Leaves Hospital for New York
Franchot Tone, motion picture actor, departed Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for New York City after a general physical checkup. Doctors reported no illness and said the trip was for routine examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaves
Baltimore
Franchot Tons
Johns Hopkins Hospital
New York City
Thumbing his way north to warmer climes grasshopper hops aboard bus
A bus driver in Des Moines Iowa found a near frozen grasshopper clinging to a bus from Minneapolis. He warmed it in the depot overnight then placed it on a southbound bus heading toward warmer weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Walnut Point social and family visiting notes
Mrs Bertha Sprecher visits near Kemps with son in law and daughter Albert Charlton family. Miss Alice Kreizer weekend with Rowe family. Burgan, Burgan and Kershner families dine together. Dinners and Sunday visits with Beckley Huseit Kreizer Krezer and others. Illness of Mrs Melcher Strite noted. Unger family visits near Hagerstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valour Point
Bertha Sprecher
Albert ‘Charlton
Kemps
Alice Kreizer
Charlton
Rowe
Roger Burgan
Almiéta
Arthur Burgan
Orville Kershner
Ethel Burgan
Robert Beckley
Millard Kreizer
Mary Jate Delauder
Hagerstown
Myrtle
Madalyne
Melcher Strite
John Unger
Wm. Unsey
Sunday Church Services and Schedules Highlight Local Front
A detailed listing of church services across Washington and Prospect streets including mornings at 9:30 to 11:00, vesper and evening services, Sunday schools, and youth activities. Notable groups include St John’s Episcopal and First Baptist with varied sermon titles, Sunday School times, and midweek prayer meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal S. Prospect and Antichamsts
Walter Byron Stehl
D. D
Potomac Forum Pastor Leads People Night Service
Sunday School attendance referenced for Rev. Scott A. Wagner, D. D., pastor. The forum at 7 20 o'clock p m and People’s Night on Wednesday appear in the fragmentary notice, indicating church activities and schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Potomac &T
Scott A. Wagner
D. D
Christian and Missionary Alliance and Catholic and Jehovah's Witnesses Churches
A readable church listing shows the Abernacia location at 128 N Mulberry St with Pastor O R Degelman and Sunday School at 2:00. Preaching, prayer services, and midweek studies are noted. St Mary's Catholic at West Washington St lists Rev Fr J Francis Leary with masses 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 and evening devotions at 7:30. Jehovah's Witnesses at 704 Chestnut St led by A F Laupert hold Watchtower Study Wednesdays at 7:30 with Bible Q&A sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and Mulberry Sts
A. M. Dixon
St. Mary’s Catholic West Washington
J. Francis Leary
Jehovah’s Witnesses Church
Chestnut St
A. F. Laupert
Watchtower
Ichurch OF God
Chestnut Grove
G. R. Taylor
Bervicm Pesereeree
Spairplay
Church OF God
Clarence McGaha
Fainplay
Juniper Tree Symbol at Morning Service in South Potomac
First Christian church on South Potomac held morning service at 9 30 with Rev Wm M Norment preaching The Juniper Tree A Symbol The day featured Sunday School at 19 20 and evening worship at 7 30 Also noted were Young People’s Service and midweek prayer plans plus a stunt night at West Side Ave and Church St led by Rev L Arnold with Prayer services and a cottage gathering later in the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Salvation Army
W. Washington St
C. Langley Andrews
Ridge Ave
P. Legion
Eure House-Plaza
St. Paul’s Evangelical Cor. High
Franklin Ste. Rav. R. & Qaubert
C.yc
C. BE
Jesus Christ
West Side Ave
Church St
L. Arnold
Williamsport Methodist Episcopal Church
E. Church St
Robert H. Hiller
Church OF God
Mt. Briar
Gardner R
Multiple Church Services Across Baltimore Street Area
A fragmented church notices page lists sermons and services at Emmanuel Summit Avenues and Howard Street in Baltimore, plus Washington Square, Christian Science Society at 235 North Potomac, and other churches. Times include morning 10:30 and 11:00 services, evening 7:30 and 8:00 services, midweek meetings, Sunday schools, Epworth Leagues, and readings, with various pastors named and topics such as Growth in Grace, The Reign of Five Kings, and Christ's Yoka and Lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Potomes
J. EK
Kemp Horn
Epworth League
Emmanuel
B. Summit Avs
Howard St
Paul Hoeldcraft
T. Dy Panta
Christian Science Society
N. Potomac St
North Potomac St
Mary Baker Eddy
W. Etthaldt
A. L. Crigiar
Christ
Ts Lessona
V. P. Barvice
Previck
Wada P
Faiths Across Maryland Unite In Autumn Church Listings
A scanned page lists dozens of churches in Maryland and surrounding areas with Sunday School times and services. Notable entries include Salem Evangelical Lutheran in Bakersville led by Harry M. Young, Williamsport Lutheran Parish under L. D. Worman, and Trinity Reform in Boonsboro with Addison H. Groff, detailing morning and evening services along with prayer meetings and Sunday School schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Bakersville
Harry M. Young
Shiloh Church Announces Sunday Services and Pageants
Shiloh announces Sunday activities on January 23 including Sunday school at 9 40, morning and evening worship at 7 45 with a dedication of the new Educational Building on January 36. Rev John H Ness will lead the afternoon session, featuring a pageant The Challenge of the Crags and other performances with cast members named, plus a pantomime He Took My Place and a Church Builder pageant with listed participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
John H. Ness
Pennsylvania Conference
Ermanmeyer
Dora Fouke
Jane Smith
Mildrey Smeyer
Nellig Smeyer
Doria Price
Sophia Uzelac
Panto ‘Maime
Kathleen Holmes
Mildred Smeyer
Church Builder
Eileen Keller
Lavina
Tommy
Kemp McAlister
Betty
Jean Staley
Patay Zeigler
Betty Johanna
Shirley Moyer
Lillien Hale
Viola Kyler
Kathleen Mun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reno E. Stitely
Monet SY
Walnut Point
Wight
Simon
Jesus
Munset
Eatures
Washington and Prospect Sts
Willian
Hess
Christ Gontrowen
Baptist
P. B. Wallington
Y. P
St. John
Potomac St. J
Harma
O. C
Fair Y. P
Howard St. M. E
Christ Reformed
H. A. Fesperman
Franklin
Seventh Day Adventist
Mulberry Ave
McComas St
W. R. Riston
Paater Sabbach
Church of the Brethren
St.Paul’s
A. B
Grace United Brethren
G. J. Rider
Assemblies of God
Bethel
Howard and
Spruce Ste
Ralph Jeffry
Tabernacle Pentecost Foss
Lanvale Street
Rev. L. &. Gilbert
Union Chapel
Corbett Street
Olevia Harbaugh
Cottage
Trinity Lutheran
First Brethren
Antietam and Mulberry
Frank G. Coleman
Antietam St. A. B
Antietam and Locust Sts
F. G. Mentzer
Che Golden
Mark
Christian & Missionary
Alliance
South Potomac Sr
Wm. M. Norment
Church of the Nazarene
the Church At God
Evangelist Barbour
Washington Square M
Washington Ave
Lloyd G. Davie
St. Mark’s Lutheran
Missineee Square
Roy L. Sloop
Sanday
T. P
Ebenezer A. M. E
Second Christian Church of
W. North St
Mm. F. Rabingon
P. Barvice
Asbury
M. E. Jonathan
Rev. W
Jackson
Jonathan
ST. Peter’s Lutheran
ST. Paul's M. EB
Chlearspring
Luth
Chewsville E U. B
FE. R. Andrews
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Western Pike
Clearspring
Luther L. Hare
Surges School
Shiloh U. B
Andrews
Ser Zion Lutheran Church
Willamsport
W. C. Huddie
MT. Tabor Lutheran Church
Fairview
Clear Spring Parish
Wiuneysy
Mous
Servica
ST. Paul's Reformed Church
J. W Huffman
St. John's Reformed Church
J. W. Guffman
Samples Manor
J. E. Stephen
Evsanaeelis
Trinity VU. B
State Line
GOD
Broad
N. W. Brechbiel
Stephen, Pat Athla
ST. James Brethren Church
Lydia
Baker
Williamsport UB
H. C. Keittler
Littlestown
Gardner R. Taylor
F. M. MY. Vernon Reformed Church
Keedysville
Addison
H. Groff
Trinity Reformed Church
Addison H. Groff
Tolson
M. E. Church
Sharpsburg
I. A. Moye
Adam
Salem GB
Trinity Luthera
Smithsburg
C. M. Anddle
James United Brethren Church
Big Pool
H.C. Kettler
Christ Reformed Church
Addison H. Groft
Moriah Lutheran Church
Forville
M. Huddle
MT. Zion M. E. Church
Santa, Md
W. DeWitt Dickey
Church OF Yording
J. E
C. F
Eeynaville
Frick
Parstian
Otterbein U.B
Rey
H.C. Kottler
Betty Waters
Harold
Ellis
David Idenour
Plume
Kenneth Baker
Donald Klick
Jay
Clead Smith
Rosalie
Sammy
Billy Iteyer
Irie Needy
Mary Klick
Woman's Missionary Society
L. M. Fouke
Myrtle Holmes
Bessie Imeyer
Ruth Fouke
Florence Beker
Alice Plnme
Frances Gaylor
Helen Hemphit
Elsie Trevinger
Margaret Hager
Edith Innevar
Alice Rowe
Jane Zimmerman
Hilda Staley
Iris Fouke
Hiveland Stevens
Erma Imneyer
Nellia Itneyer
C B. Itneyer
Donald Gaylor
Edgar Itneyer
John McNairn
Mon Roy
Ezra Petrie
Mauganeville
Mine Ruth Petrie
Spencer Witmer
Upton
Edgar Miller
Er Slater
Norman Emmert
Ida McKee
Mis
Mary McKea
Emmert McKee
Paramount
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