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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1933
Page
6
Traffic up and economy reviving in Hagerstown as Western Maryland shops return to six day weeks. About 800 men back on full schedules, overhauling engines amid rising freight tonnage and busier yards. Increased payrolls and recalled crews signal broader county recovery.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank at Public Square and the Washington County National Bank of Williamsport reopened today on a 100 percent unrestricted basis. Banking Commissioner John J. Ghinger and U S Comptroller announced plans last night and Saturday respectively. Both banks increased capital and surplus to offset asset depreciation and shrinkage. They report sound conditions with all assets in good order, no bills payable, no rediscounts, and investments below current market, promising an upswing in business activity. Bank presidents and officers are listed for Farmers and Merchants: Frank W. Mish Sr president, Webster Groh Sr vice president, Hubert J Stotelmyer cashier, and Omer T Kaylor attorney.
A Greyhound eastbound bus overturned and caught fire near Smethport, injuring 13 passengers, three seriously. Hospitalized are H. Shirley Maxim of Huron, Ina Deckerman of New York, and James Gatena of Cleveland, the driver. Remaining victims received emergency care and continued their trip in another coach. Causes not yet determined.
Ammonia pipe in the refrigerating system at Hammaker's store Worth Potomac street burst causing strong fumes. Shoppers fled with kerchiefs over faces as a repair crew rushed to the scene. The odor was detectable several blocks away.
Chicago July 24 President Peter B Carey of the Chicago board of trade fixed minimum grain prices at the average of last Thursday's closing figures. He said the move will benefit grain farmers preparing to harvest their crops and prevent excessive declines from speculative holdings during the re establishment of grain futures trading.
Dr. Cameron reports a letter from Canton Health Commissioner Dr Ricksecker noting scouts on the Chicago Century of Progress trip are under careful watch. He visited the Canton camp and found all scouts in splendid health with sanitary conditions at the camp.
Magistrate Richard Sweeney will study foreign languages after failing to understand John Pros on a disorderly charge. Pros and his wife Mrs Pros testified in a language unfamiliar to the magistrate, leading to the charge being dismissed.
Charles S. Cottrill of this city was charged with driving while intoxicated and received 30 days in jail as a substitute for a fine after appearing before Magistrate Richard Duffey. Colonel Ward, a noted auctioneer and county commissioner member, is rapidly improving after illness and hopes to be active again soon.
Britain’s Jim and Amy Mollison, famed aviators, awoke in Bridgeport hospital smiling after a nine hour sleep following a crash near the salt marsh. Officials say their Seafarer plane was virtually wrecked but salvageable parts remain. They plan to continue their journey to New York in a borrowed plane, while awaiting further medical care.
Stewart Felts, passing through from West Virginia, paused to rest near the Municipal Stadium yesterday. He awoke to discover a valise and other belongings he carried in a box had been stolen, prompting a police report.
The Fowler home at 626 Maryland avenue was entered early today. A thief, found escaping as the family returned about 1 39, climbed from a rear window and dropped to the ground from the kitchen roof. Only a pair of pants was missing.
G K Norman a road signal maintainer, confined at home in 668 Highland Way after a gasoline track car accident near Charles Town West Virginia. A wasp flew into his face and its sting penetrated the ball of one eye. He was treated at Charles Town hospital, the stinger removed, and his condition remains serious but doctors hope the eye will be saved.
Clear Spring voters at a special election approved a bond issue to fund a water system at about 20 000 dollars. Bonds will be issued and used as collateral for a loan under the Industrial Recovery Act. Water will come from a nearby spring by gravity with no pumping or storage facilities.
Washington reports a labor department survey showing Pennsylvania as one of only two key manufacturing states employing child labor and paying women workers weekly wages from two to six dollars during a busy summer week. The median weekly wage for all women workers stood at six dollars, with lower medians found only in Delaware and Maryland. Connecticut was the other state cited as using child labor.
Mrs. Jack Chaney of near Security asked the Sheriff for help locating her husband who vanished about a week after being released from Washington County Hospital. He had a broken leg from a six weeks ago motorcycle collision on the Cavetown pike and was last seen presumed to head home.
Two large smallmouth bass were weighed locally. James Forsythe of Williamsport caught a 3 pound 15 ounce bass using a stonecat lure. Frank Bentz Jr. counted a 2 pound smallmouth at Dam No. 4. County officials and Milton D. Moore measured crop yields of 325 bushels per acre for Irish Cobblers, while Col Dallas Ward recovers at home after a stroke.
Charles H. Eyerly, a well known merchant, has shown improvement at his home after an illness and reports a restful night. A willow tree at the South Potomac Street Junior High School was struck by lightning Friday evening, splitting it from top to bottom.
Hageratown mobilizes an industrial recovery committee led by Chamber of Commerce officials and national recovery administrator General John S. Johnson. Board members and leaders from Rotary Kiwanis Lions Monarcha and others join the effort, with invitations extended to additional community figures.
Philadelphia July 24 Two men who tried to kidnap Frank A McClatchy for ransom are now hunted for murder McClatchy died in a hospital last night from a chest wound inflicted when he resisted the abduction The plan lured him to a sample house claimed to be a buyer
Paris records a fourfold tariff rise on many American products as of today. The move, issued by the government, replaces the minimum rate with a general tariff across four categories, aimed at offsetting the dollar’s decline.
James Havens, a farmer from Manchester Louisiana, was saved from a fatal fall when a hay sling caught him as he dangled 40 feet above a hayload. His foot tangled in the rope, but the trap prevented a deadly drop. he was hoisted to the barn peak and landed on hay unhurt.
Police thwart an alleged chicken theft ring led by an unidentified man named Hicks and a partner named Davis. Officers halted their truck after recognizing abnormal activity. Hicks allegedly resisted, prompting a weapon threat. York authorities pursue parallel arrests tied to poultry thefts across Maryland and neighboring states.
A Saturday courthouse meeting with about 200 county farmers led to the formation of the Washington County Farm Loan Association as a subsidiary of the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. Arthur L. Towson was elected president and E. Stuart Bushong secretary-treasurer and attorney. C. H. Held spoke on the mortgage features of Roosevelt's recovery act.
New York stocks rose sharply at the open with a broad rally across many issues. Consolidated Gas of New York Du Pont Cerro de Pasco Southern Pacific and others gained 2 to more than 3 points amid heavy trading volume. Celanese jumped 6 as Western Union and S S Smelting advanced about 4.5. American Telephone and General Motors rose, with several blue chips lifting the market early today.
Industrial Recovery plans promise higher pay and shorter hours with voluntary agreements. President Rot speaks on a general recovery effort as many employers pledge informal compliance. Hugh B Johnson pushes for a 40 hour week, aiming to limit factory and mechanical work to 35 hours in a blanket agreement. Continued on page 10.
Mercury at 96 at 1 p m rises from Friday as observer J A Miller predicts 98 later this afternoon amid a regionwide heatwave. Showers forecast tonight with cooler temps tomorrow. Barometer shows no rain soon. Last night was hot and disturbed sleep. South breeze offered brief relief. In Hagerstown thermometer ranged 92 to 95. Fractures arm reported for Mrs Mary Myers of Maryland Avenue after a fall at home Saturday night.
A bakery employee won 2.30 in last week’s news tip contest by reporting a murder suspect in Buck's Valley after spotting a crowd in Birkeley Springs. A resident named Jean won second prize for tipping on a Boomebera robbery series. Several other tips had lower value yet none matched the top two for news worth.
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