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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1933
Page
4
Premier Mussolini witnesses a four powers pact signed at Palazzo Venezia anchoring a new era of European peace. France Germany and Britain ambassadors backed the document in June and today its ratification is viewed as assured.
Industry forecasts a boom as orders arrive from Chicago and Grand Rapids shows. Southern centers hope industrial codes curb cheap labor, raise wages, and boost employment while facing competition from northern centers near eastern markets. A tuberculosis clinic will be held July 18 at 9:30 at 12 East Washington Street led by Dr. S. S. Shaeffer.
Shanghai July 1 The Yellow River valley in North China faces famine as floods intensify with heavy rains. Dykes hold at Tsinan while Shantung Henan mobilize thousands to reinforce levees. Yangtze rises again heightening fears among cities towns and farming communities across China’s granary.
The Postoffice Department will not retire personnel with thirty years service under the independent offices supply act if they are efficient and physically able to perform satisfactory service. The policy contrasts with plans to retire those who are inefficient or unable. Attorney Dies Frederick July 15. Jesse F. R. Heagey, 59, local attorney, died of a heart attack after an operation earlier this month at Frederick City Hospital.
Infant Fosa Agatha Shaffer, eight months, died at home on Madison Avenue after a five week illness. Survived by Clyde and Emma Robin Shaffer and sisters Helen Mabel Anna Mary Hileen Maud Betty. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from the home. burial at Welsh Run. Calvin W Routzahn, 59, son of Noah and Elizabeth Routzahn, died at his daughter’s home in Bolivar from complications. Survived by five children, one sister, seven grandchildren. brother Harlan G Routzahn died last year. Funeral Sunday at 3 pm at Myersville Lutheran church. body viewable at Gladhill funeral home Middletown.
Great Britain earned the right to face the United States in the Davis Cup final round in Paris after Henry W. Austin defeated Vivian McGrath in straight sets 6-4 7-5 6-3 in the European zone final. The win gave Britain three matches in the five match series, leaving the last singles encounter between Jack Crawford of Australia and Fred Perry with no bearing on the result.
Alton IllinoisJuly 16 Family and friends of August Lier 77 year old banker and meat packer who was kidnapped last Monday night announce they hope to have good news today Lawrence Keller Jr with Orville S Catt to handle kidnappers expressed belief Lier survived the ordeal despite his heart condition and the lack of a message from the captors.
In Lucca Italy on July 16 a pull fight saw matadors armed with rifles and a steam engine ride a rail line. Escaped bail terrorized the countryside until two railroad guards on a cowcatcher charged the bull and killed it with a first volley.
Wiley Post prepares for a trans Atlantic attempt aboard the Winnie Mae at Wright field Dayton sleeping before takeoff. His craft carries 650 gallons of fuel 25 gallons of oil and elaborate gear including a radio and weather guidance from G2LO Manchester. He stocks food water tomato juice gum extra shirts undergarments and a full kit with eyepatches and emergency tomahawk. Home cooked meals advertised nearby offer 25 cent dishes at Miss B M Rickard's cafe.
Scrip issued in Ha gerstown today for the Summer Mardi Gras fund raising drive. Proceeds support building the South Hagerstown Fire Company on Guilford Avenue. Scrip is redeemable for cash and will be tracked in a special fund at the Second National Bank.
Richard Chrisman five year old son of R C Chrisman Maugans yijie sustained cuts and bruises in a fall from the automobile operated by his father yesterday. The youth was treated at the Washington County Hospital. Chicken Dinner Sunday sale at the Peter Pan Grill priced 1 cent roast duck dinner 3 cents Ady.
Three more undernourished Hagerstown youngsters win two week farm vacations next month after a $15 gift from St. Pauls M E Church Golden Rule Sunday School class. The Herald Mail thanks donors and urges public support to avoid disappointing a child. Vacations will place children on county farms with wholesome meals clean surroundings and supportive care.
The article describes a foggy takeoff at Floyd Bennett field with Lithuanian fliers failing to reach altitude. Officials warn of heavy fines and license loss if they do not return today and potential arrest abroad due to lack of passports. Food carried included oranges apples malted milk coffee and chicken.
The Touhy gang is linked to the Factor kidnapping with Cook County police tracking five alleged associates Lawrence Mangano Carl Fontana Ernie Rossi Charles O Leary and Charles Brown plus fugitive Two Gun Louie Allette. Federal agents flag Factor’s basement detention and his claim captors boasted a precise, profitable crime while warning victims to stay silent.
In Youngstown July 15 officials announce a 15 percent wage rise for about 40,000 steel mill workers across the Mahoning and Shenango valleys with a new minimum of 40 cents an hour. The raise, a partial restoration of prior cuts, reflects hours set from six to 12 per day and aligns with the national steel code.
The Maple Grove pool on Frederick Street will open under city management tomorrow with a gala planned next week featuring the Municipal Band. Mayor Wertz appointed Councilman Bowman Lushbaugh and Cost to supervise pool operations. strict health measures will be enforced. The pool was bought Tuesday under mortgage foreclosure by FE M Bearinger, who leased it to the city.
Wheeling report states Folansbee Brothers Company raises wages by 15 percent for about 1100 employees in the Folansbee West Virginia plant and in Toronto Ohio. Plant manager William Lake announced the boost. Also note advertisements for chicken and roast duck dinners at local eateries.
The City Market session showcased abundant home-grown corn, peaches, apples and potatoes. Eggs sold at 17 cents, potatoes 40 cents per peck, peaches by berry box, corn 25 to 40 cents a dozen. Tomatoes priced per pound and by box. Dewberries and raspberries appeared at 15 and 16 cents respectively per small share, with string beans, including Kentucky Wonder, in strong demand.
New York reports show wheat prices rising again as markets opened with guarded optimism. Stocks moved higher led by specialties, closing firm with notable gains, while trading volume ran at about 2.6 million shares amid irregular early action.
Chicago grain prices show July wheat at 1001 open with 119 percent high and 10948 low. September wheat traded 111 percent high 115 percent low with 111 percent close. December 114 percent high 118 percent low and 11444 close. Corn bids: May 644 high 6546 low 04M. September 68 high 82 percent low 68. December 73 close at 73 percent. Oats saw September 47 percent high 48 percent low 47. December 49 high 50 low 49. Rye quotes: September 100 percent high 102 low 10014. December 104 percent high 106 low and 1044 close.
Albany July 15 National guardsmen in khaki prepared to deploy to a nationwide manhunt for Lieutenant John J. O Connell Jr abducted nine days earlier. Governor Lehman awaits the nod to order the statewide search as state police continue the investigation. The kidnapped officer’s note boosted the family’s fading hope and reassured Katherine O Connell under medical care that her son was safe.
In Chicago on July 15, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Montani formerly married to Harry K. Thaw was granted a divorce from Virgil James Montani her former dancing partner. She testified her husband deserted her in 1918 two years after their marriage and she did not know his whereabouts.
Washington July 14 The dairy industry aims to end sharp day by day butter price changes by agreeing to principles of a marketing agreement under the Farm Act. It calls for a committee to fix weekly minimum prices at three main markets Chicago New York and one of San Francisco or Los Angeles. Also a Festival and Parcel Post Sale is announced for Wednesday July 19 at Charfoss offering lunch by Jr. Boys of Salem Ref. Church.
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