Historic Objects Exhibit to Show Life of Early Washington County
The Historic Objects Exhibits Committee plans a September display at the National Antietam Exposition grounds. Readied from the School Treasure Hunt, exhibits will show general historical objects and two tailored Special Exhibits per community.
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Washington County
Hagerstown
Historic Objects
Historic Objects Museum
Exposition Grounds
John &. Ford
Brewer Stouffer
O. J. Bierly
I. B. H. Bowser
Richard C. Medford
Paroled Man Walks Into Denver Mint
Walter Weaver, 18, entered a Denver mint claiming parole violation from California. An armed guard told him to wait as police were summoned via mint radio for the first time, signaling a handling of the incident inside the facility.
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Denver
Walter Weaver
Tye
California
Buddy
United States Mint
Mint
Tax Collections Reach Big Figure in June
County Treasurer Harry E. Keedy reports tax collections totaling 394 416 41 for the last nine days of June. A June rush adds 151 218 60, boosting the year to date ahead of 1938 by 32 584 and to about 70 percent of the total assessment. City tax receipts run toward 218 009, with discount rules noted after June 30.
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Harry E. Keedy
D. Lee
Death penalty sought in Gelwicks murder case
July 2 1931 Chambersburg Penn argument held in Ralph Hawk murder case before Judge Watson R K Davison. Hawk charged with first degree murder of Mrs Hazel Gelwicks and daughter Helen on January 1. Defense urged life imprisonment. commonwealth sought death. Judge to rule at early date. Court adjourned until July 8.
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Chambersburg
Ralph Hawk
Watson RK
Davison Hawk
Hazel Gelwicks
Helen Gelwicks
D. Ronard Lang
Edmund C. Wingerd
J. Glenn Benedict
Edwin D. Strite
Benedict
Strite
Gelwicks
Davison
Potomac Span Construction Advances in 1930s Effort
The Potomac span rush continues with the foundation near completion and three shifts of 35 men daily. Seven piers finished, two partial. trusses halfway across. Hazelwood of Cumberland won a $375,000 contract. Grove Lime Co. to build opposite Shepherdstown bridge.
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Bridge Foundation
Potomac
Virginia
George F. Hazelwood
Cumberland
Shepherdstown
W. Va
A. Grove Lime Company
Hopkins
Hancock
Washington
West Virginia
State Roads Commission
Harper's Ferry
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Wiley’ S Ford
Williamsport
Paw Paw
Trusts Used As Means Of Tax Evasions
A U S Treasury attorney told congressmen that seven individuals saved over 1.75 million dollars by splitting income among 154 trusts led by Louis Blaustein of Baltimore. He claimed 64 trusts funded by Blaustein shielded substantial income in 1934 and noted a 500 000 gift tax paid on 1.5 million entering the trusts. Bruton described profits from Blaustein oil interests and a plan to limit exemptions for personal trusts to curb tax loopholes.
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Washington
U. S. Treasury
Paul W. Bruton
Internal Revenue Bureau
Louis Blaustein
Baltimore
Bruton
Blaustein
Lord Baltimore Filling Stations, Inc
American Oil Company
Standard Oi Company
Indiana
Standard Q
Treasury
Roswell Magill
The
New Health Laws Sought for Hagerstown
City health officer Dr. W. Ross Cameron submitted two proposed ordinances to the Mayor and Council. One targets food establishment sanitation with health certificates and nuisance rules. the other governs sanitation at circuses, carnivals, and ambulatory shows within city limits. The circus measure requires city water, sanitary food handling, proper waste disposal, toilets, and a $50 forfeiture to guarantee cleanliness.
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Hagerstown
W. Ross Cameron
Cameron
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Reformed Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Reformed congregation gathered at the church for a day of visiting and quiet rest. Members present included Mrs. Joseph Seibert Mrs. Alice Gardener Mrs. George Rhodes Mrs. William Une zer Mrs. Howard Ankeney Mrs. Albert Draper and others. Ill members Janie and Nellie Ankeney and Mrs. Wiliam Grove are reported improved after recent illnesses.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Reformed Congregation
Joseph Seibert
Alice Gardener
George Rhodes
William Unezer
Howard Ankeney
Albert Draper
Elmer Snyder
Elzie Farrew
Brues Downin
John Unger
Clark Seibert
Ralph Leatherman
Lowise Ankeney
Trevid Kershner
Rayetta Leatherman
Stanley Moore
Katherine Downin
Marilyn Snyder
Rayetta Moore
Josephine Downin
Lavada Snyder
Fay Palmer
Pasy Farrow
Florence Unger
Gene Farrow
Bruce Downin
Donald Seibert
Wayne Palmer
Janie
Nellie Ankeney
Wiliam Grove
Classified Ads Spotlight Charity and Opportunity
Classified ads outline charitable offers and opportunities presented for readers seeking assistance, jobs, and ways to donate. The notice highlights community programs, volunteer roles, and charitable drives available locally this week.
Antietam Commemoration Heads to September Exposition
Headquarters announce a large event for September 4 to 17 with a projected attendance of 2500 people, half of whom participate weekly. The production centers at Antietam Commemoration HQ.
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Antietam
Court Bill Foes Stand Against Compromise
Senate opposition blocks a compromise bill to speed supreme court review of lower court rulings. Administration and foes debate potential votes and a possible filibuster as supporters vow to continue efforts in coming weeks.
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Atta
Congress
Roosevelt
Burke
D. Neb
Co B Maryland National Curond Tops Attendance Lists
A report from this area states Co B Maryland National Curond again attained the top attendance average of any company, marking another record for the unit.
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Co. B
Co. B. Maryland
Berry Pie Recipe for Cusewives
Large or small pie shells filled with beaten egg whites and sugar to form a meringue base. A layer of berries is added, then whipped cream folded with powdered sugar spreads over the berries. Garnish with berries and chill until serving.
Forecast of protracted stalemate cited in brief remarks
Text notes that some events could last for months while others believe a breakthrough might arrive in a few weeks, reflecting divergent forecasts on the likely duration of the dispute.
Blame Children For Explosion Of Fireworks At Store
Mrs. Dora Smith escaped with minor injuries after a fireworks blast rocked a soda fountain store crowded with women and children. She described crowds fleeing through a stuck front door as flames and explosions filled the building. Damages are estimated at $25,000. a 1909 July 3 blast in Nampa had destroyed 25 buildings at $350,000.
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Dora Smith
Nampa
Lessinger
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Alice M. Guick
Halfway
Martha D. McGraw
Sharpsburg
Z. Foe
Mary H. Poe
Leitershore
G. William Gardenhour
Smithsburg
Howard W. Burmer
Freedysville
W. F. Murray
Big Peel
Douglas M. Bivans
C. Weigand
This City
Will A. Hebb
Leitersburg
Ry H. Chrissinger
Don
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Brewer Stociter
H. Bowser
John L. Ford
Mrs. Brewer Stouffer
Huyett Bros
Potomac Street
Chambersburg Court
Potomac Span
Dr. Cameron
Council
Charlton
New York Times
Manoru Shigemitsu
Boris Siomoniakov
Japan
Amur
Shigemitsu
Stomoniakov
Russia
Maxim Lityinov
Central Press
Ethel du Pont
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
John B. Rogers
Ohio
Foel
Hartle Co
Everly
Men’s Department
Just
Gore
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