Police dog Big Boy aids arrest in moonshine case
German police dog Big Boy owned by Federal Prohibition Agent Robert Beall helped arrest George Dietrich of Cearfoss after leading authorities to a still. A 30 gallon still and 18 gallons of alleged whisky were found beneath a floor board. Dietrich, already on bond, was held for Federal Court in Baltimore on manufacture and possession charges. Barry Voelker, charged with manufacturing and home brew possession, was released on bond after a challenge to evidence of entry. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Stockslager visited Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Sunday.
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Big Boy
Robert Beall
George Dietrich
Cearfoss
Charles Cushwa
Dietrich
U. S
D. Angle Wolfinger
Baltimore
Beall
Barry Voelker
Wolfinger
John Allen
Voelker
Game Wardens Hold Conference Between States
State Game Warden E Lee LeCompte and West Virginia warden met in Cumberland to plan a cross border game panel between Maryland and West Virginia. Harold Kolmer and LeCompte's aide attended, after visiting the Isaac Walton Leagues in Cumberland. The groups want to move bass from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, where winter kills occur, to the Potomac River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lee LeCompte
H. ©. Cornwall
West Virginia
Cumberland
Maryland
Harold §. Kolmer
Potomac River
Four Pass Life Saving Tests At Y M C A Camp
Four girls passed the Red Cross Senior life saving tests at the Y M C A Camp at Big Pool as it closed, with two others becoming junior life savers. Names include Dorothy Powles, Margaret Bohman, Mary Nicely, Dorothy Ingram as Seniors and Doris Evans, Jane Qarty as Juniors.
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Red Cross
Lfe
Big Pool
Robert Carder
Dorothy Powles
Margaret Bohman
Mary Nicely
Dorothy Ingram
Doris Evans
Jane Qarty
Camilla Rohrer
Louise Gilbert
Hazel Fridinger J
Sue Condon
Ancient Redwood Trees Reveal 4500 Year Span in California
A construction crew in California's Redwood Empire uncovered two ancient trees: a 4500 year old stump and a second tree about 2000 years old when cut. Scientists dated ages by stump width. The fallen giant was carved into fence posts due to its preserved state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Redwood Empire
Legion Employment Bureau Doing Good
Ten ex service men have already found work through the American Legion Employment Bureau led by George F. Scheck. Local manufacturers offered jobs, with many calls from firms to aid veterans of the Great War. Contact Scheck at 2029-M for desirable, even if temporary, employment. Also note plans for the Morris Frock Post picnic at Hyke's Meadow along the Cearfoss Greencastle pike, with Legionnaires departing the Legion Home at 9 AM. A five ton truck transporting groceries overturned on the Braddock pike while trying to avoid two other vehicles. No injuries were reported. Owner J W Baylor of Washington. Operator Miller H McCauley of Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Employment Bureau
George F. Scheck
Scheck
Morris Frock
Hyke’s Meadow
Cearfoss-Greencastle
Legion
Braddock Pike
J. W. Baylor
Washington
Miller H. McCauley
Pennsylvania Avenue
Airport boom brings tourist cabins to Snyder Tex
Snyder Texas plans a booming tourist trade with a 3000 acre airport and modern Cabin Inns. TD P Yoder designed the concept pairing air travel with lodging. The field houses six planes in one hangar and features an electric refueling pump and weather instruments. Nearby Santa Fe depot and golf and country club attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Snyder Golf and Country Club
Banking rivals turn friends in European tour feature
Emma Claus, a Gary Indiana banking executive, and Florence Keller, insurance manager, star in the Good Will Tour of Northern Europe. Each rose from humble starts to top roles in finance, economics, and client services, proving rivalries can fuel success and lasting friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Blanshard
New York
Emma Claug
Florence Keller
Federation of Business and
Europe
Gary
Indiana
Miss Claus
Mrs. Keller
Middle West
Keller
EXPECT CURTIS FOR ELK PARADE
A large number of distinguished visitors including Delaware Governor C Dorjas Buck Maryland Governor Albert C. Ritchie Congressman Fred N. Zihlman and possibly Vice President Charles P. Curtis will review the Elks parade on Wednesday July 31. Joseph R B Davis chairman of the local Elks committee announced plans for the Tri State Convention of the B P O E. Mr and Mrs Fred Myers and family visited at his parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dor Jas Buck
Delaware
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Fred N. Zihlman
Charles P. Curtis
United States
Elks
Joseph RB. Davis
House
Unlawful To Take Bath In Brussels
Brussels, July 26. City officials banned bathing for all residents as drought drove the water supply to dangerous levels. Foreigners and wealthy Belgians could still bathe in hotels, a concession that drew sharp criticism and was not expected to last.
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Treas
Brussels
Belgium
Reverend J. 3. Simon Attends Maryland Synod Meeting
The Rev. Dr. J. 3. Simon of Trinity Lutheran Church returned from Baltimore where he attended an executive committee session of the Maryland Synod Lutheran Church. The meeting discussed plans for a new Women’s College to be purchased and erected near Washington.
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J. 3. Simon
Trinity Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Maryland Synod of the Lutheran Church
Women's College
Washington
Heat victims found on road and earthquake toll recounted
A heat related discovery near Hopewell found LeRoy Miller a 24 year old mute from Nashville lying on the pike and unable to speak. An old clipping suggests prior heat exhaustion. In Quito sixty were reported dead after a dawn earthquake leveling Moyurgo between Machachi and the city.
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Hopewell
LeRoy Miller
Nashville
Tenn
Tryin Cosens
Miller
St. Louis
Quito
Ecuador
Moyurgo
Machachi
Sunday Church Services in Town Hearings and Reforms
Sunday church listings show a full array of morning services across Christ s Reformed Salem Reformed Christian Trinity Lutheran and other congregations. Many churches note afternoon Sunday Schools and evening services with themes like The Exceeding Life The Christian Race and God s Sure Foundation. Several stations announce no services due to renovations vacations or seasonal closures.
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Christ's Reformed Church
W. Franklin St
C. Clever
Salem Reformed Church
Trinity Lutheran Church
Col. Potomac St
Randolph Ave
J. S Simon
D. D
the Presbyterian Church
West Washington and
South Prospect Srs
William Samuel Hess
Christian Endeavor
Berry Plummer
St. Paul’s
ST. John's Lutheran Church
S. Potomac St
Qlover Heil
Howard ST. M. E
Cor. Howard and Chestnut Sts
Co. C. Knapp
Ringgold Union Church
J. 1. Thomas
Church OF
Keedysville U. B. Church
R. A. Strausbaugh
Daiel
Smithsburg
Paul F. Curfman
U. P
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Edward Stockslager
Fairplay
George Rowland
Kentucky
Beaca
Perlepes
Masagemaer Atlantic Citr. N. 4
Busy Bee Shoe Shop
Champion Shoe Shop
Antietam St
Danzer Metal Works, Inc
V. Lee ST
Hill
Washington St
Silk Shop
Rovegno - Nash Motor CO
Cara
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Company
Franklin St
Legion Employment Bureau
Blue Ridge
D. A. Stickell & Sons, Inc
Kohler & Sons
Gruen
Montgomery, Ala
Montgomery
Ala
Snyder, Tex
Florence Kelier
Curtis
Fred Myers
C. M. Myers
Bible
Potomac Se
Robert Schamel
Hagerstown
George _Schamel
GLASSEN _ Wien
RK. A
Highparger
T. Paul's United Brethren Church
Franklin and Locust. Sts
F. Berry Plummer
Grace A
Hey. G. I. Rider
Mark’s Lutheran Church
Washington Square
J. W. Ott
D. C
Mission Chapel
Ross and
Lanvale
ST. John’s Reformed Church
Clearspring
C. EB. Whetstone
Asbury M. B
Jonathan ‘St
L. L. Williams
ST. John's Episcopal Church
Prospect and
Antietam
Walter Byron Slehi
First Christian Church
Potomac St
Wm. M. Norment
Emmanuel A. B. Church
Cor
Summit Ave
Howard St
Carl N. Mundis
Washington Square M. FE
R. L. Mowbray
Snezer
ST. Paul's Reformed Church
C. E. ‘Whetstone
Union U. P
Fairplay Church OF God
F. H. Snavely
Fantan
ST. James Brethren Church
Lydia, Md
ST. Paul's M. B
N. Potomac
J. M. Gillum
Lzeitersburg
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Maryland
I. D. Worman
Beard's
First Brethren Church
Col. Antietam and Mulberry Sts
G. C. Carpenter
First Baptist Church
West
Washington and
High Streets
Watlington
Pan Watlington
Union Chapel
Corbett Street
E. Fox
Emma
Groff
Maryland Avenue
Hoffman
Chevrolet
Tire Fonshohocken Sales CO
Potomac Stat Baltimore
Frigidaire
THE
Potomac Edison CO
Franklin Street
Alexander Hotel
Nida
Kor
Washington, St
Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets
Miller’s Furniture Store
Potomac Street
Sauer Kraut
Chicago Market Co
North Potomac Street
RAD G Department Store
North Potomac ST
F. & W. Grands
Brown’s
Taubman
South Potomac St
Garver Furniture Co
Hera
FELD
the House OF
Bentz & Dunn
MecFaddin’s Sport Shop
Ragerstown
Hagerstown Light & Heat Co
Lawpol
Mareow
Commercial Small Loan & Finance Co., Inc
Washington *T
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