Reduction in Insurance Is Being Sought in Hagerstown
The Mayor and Council outlined an additional two cent reduction in Hagerstown town defense charges after meeting board requirements. The move would raise savings to between 7,500 and 12,500 dollars and include inspections of water valves and annual tests of fire hose and pumping equipment. Dr. W. Ross Cameron reported 66 contagious diseases in June, down from 216 in 1935, with cases of erysipelas gonorrhea measles pneumonia scarlet fever syphilis Vincent's angina and whooping cough. He noted health improvements and recent compulsory sanitation inspections of soda fountains and eating establishments.
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Hagerstown
Board of Fire Underwriters
W. Ross Cameron
Cameron
City ordinance restricts fireworks to July 4 only
The ordinance allows purchase for three days before the Fourth and on Independence Day but prohibits firing except on July 4. City police urge public cooperation, noting late night and early morning firecrackers observed by guests at downtown hotels.
Guider Named as Delegate for Elks Convention
J Morris Guider Exalted Ruler of the Hagerstown Lodge of Elks chosen to represent local Elks at the Grand Lodge Convention in Los Angeles California. Chas Stump Cumberland will accompany. They will visit Grand Canyon Yellowstone Denver Reno and Salt Lake City en route. At Los Angeles side trips to San Francisco and the San Diego World’s Fair.
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J. Morris Guider
Hagerstown
Grand Canyon
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Reno
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
Calif
Henry E. Huntington
Los Angeles Coliseum
America
Guider
Teen Marble Champion Crowned In Ocean City Tournament
Ocean City New Jersey July 3 Leonard Tyner aged 13 a dark eyed boy from Chicago defeated an Alabama boy of the same age to become marble champion of the United States in the National Marble Tournament held here Tyner’s victory in the national event marks a notable achievement for the young competitor as he edged out the rival from the deep south to claim the title.
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Ocean City
N. J
Leonard Tyner
Chicago
United States
Selassie Seeks Loan and Covenant Action at Geneva
Emperor Haile Selassie urged the League of Nations to grant a 50 million dollar loan to defend Ethiopia and sent a draft resolution to the Assembly calling attention to Covenant Articles X and XVI. He argued Ethiopia has a right to aid under Article XVI and proposed League guarantees with Council-set conditions.
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Geneva
Haile Selassie
Italy
League
Ethiopia
Horner Wins 2nd Ward Seat After Recount
Martinsburg West Virginia July 3 on a recount of ballots W F Horner Republican captured the second ward seat by one vote over Democrat Joseph Snyder after initially tying.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
W. F. Horner
Horner
Joseph Snyder
Argentina Labor Rule Limits Work Hours
Under a federal labor law workers in Argentina nine except rural employees and household servants are limited to eight hours in the day and seven at night, defining standard daily hours and shifts.
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Argentina
Stricter marriage laws approved by Potomac Synod
The Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church decided to require ministers to refuse to marry divorced persons found guilty of conduct causing divorce. The synod also endorsed sex education and backed a plan for uniform marriage and divorce laws. the remarriage section urged ministers to investigate guilt before solemnizing weddings.
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Social Service Committee
Paul D. Yoder
Jefferson
New Bait Trick Nets Bass for Eleven-Year-Old Angler
Twelve-year-old Elinor Wilson in Lakeland Fla discovers a new fishing technique when a three-pound bass nibbles the bright metal buckle of her bathing suit. She grabs the fins and wades to shore with her prize, noting the method is not advised for sharks.
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Lakeland
Fla
Elinor Wilson
Elinor
Fifteen-year-old asks city to fire off firecrackers
Avard Booth told the Salt Lake City commission that his cousin sent him many firecrackers and he did not want to throw them away. The commission denied the petition to shoot them off.
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Salt Lake City
Avard Booth
City Commission
Commission
Hearts Divided at the Maryland Theatre
Miss Davies stars in Hearts Divided at the Maryland Theatre this week. Marion Davies portrays Betsy Patterson of Baltimore alongside Dick Powell as Captain Bonaparte in a tangling romance. Claude Rains embodies Napoleon with notable mannerisms, supported by Charlie Ruggles Edward Everett Horton and Arthur Treacher in a lively comedy/drama mix with action and educational value.
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Charlie Ruggles
Edward Everett Horton
Arthur Treacher
Henrys Has Sea Thriller Hell Ship Morgan
George Bancroft stars as a daring sea captain in Hell Ship Morgan at Henrys Theatre. Victor Jory and Ann Sothern also appear as the film follows a tuna fishing crew facing a hurricane and a smoldering love triangle aboard the vessel.
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George Bancroft
Henry
Victor Jory
Ann Sothern
Brancroft
Morgan
Dorothy Stouffer Hosts Bridgeport Pound Party
Bridgeport July 2 A pound party was given by Miss Dorothy Stouffer at her home on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Iris Price Thelma Stouffer Betty Stoner Mabel Barkdoll Helen Weaver Julia Hull Margaret Rohrer Ruth Beckley Barbara Beck Loretta Beckler Jane Arnsparger Margaret Clopper Dorothy Stouffer Mrs Sallie Stouffer Leon Barkdoll James Cuddy Joe Price Fred Plummer Eddie Godlove Donald Gaylor Ed Wood Henson George Thomas Russell Baker Charles Price Edward Baker Junior Clopper Clarence De lauter Eddie Stouffer George Stouffer. Mrs R C Crabill Mrs J E Beckley J E Beckley Jr Miss Loretta Beckley and Elwood Henson spent Sunday motoring over Skyline Drive sight-seeing in Washington. Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas were Mr and Mrs Harry Thomas and sons Harold and Murray.
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Bridgeport
Dorothy Stouffer
Iris Price
Thelma Stouffer
Betty Stoner
Mabel Barkdoll
Helen Weaver
Julia Hull
Margaret Rohrer
Ruth Beckley
Barbara Beck
Loretta Beckler
Jane Arnsparger
Margaret Clopper
Sallie Stouffer
Leon Barkdoll
James Cuddy
Joe Price
Fred Plummer
Eddie Godlove
Donald Gaylor
E!wood Henson
George Thomas
Russell Baker
Charles Price
Edward Baker
Junior Clopper
Clarence Delauter
Eddie Stouffer
George Stouffer
R. C.crabill
J. E. Beckley
J. E. Beckley, Jr
Loretta Beckley
Elwood Henson
Skyline Drive
Washington
Charles Thomas
Harry Thomas
Harold and
Murray
J. Edgar Beckley
Hagerstown
Loretta Mae
Elwood Nihiser Henson
Leo Henson
Lester Clopper
Samuel Bowman
Roy P. Harp
Arthur Freed
Floyd Routzahn
Jean Lehman
William Young
Blanche Price
Bula Plummer
Lloyd Forsythe
Betty
J. M. Price
Charles
Joe
Wilbur
Berry
Elmer
Larry
S. B. Plummer
Fred
Samuel
Donald
Jane
Peggy
Pete Plummer
W. G. Price
Eva Louise
Jeanne
Paul Price
John Price
Ella Plummer
Earl Harbaugh
Earl Delauter
Five Crushed To Death In Bus Accident
Five people died in a bus crash. Names include Kenneth Brevier Jr., Bernard Rudisill family, Nettie Rudisill and Velor Mouse, and J Edgar Beckley family from Hagerstown. The report lists visiting relatives and social movements around Robins, Clopper, Price, and Stouffer families with multiple gatherings and engagements. Loretta Mae Beckley announces engagement to Elwood Nihiser Henson with a June wedding planned.
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Kenneth Brevier, Jr
Bernard Rudisiill
Jack
Buddy
Nettie Rudisill
Veloris Mouse
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