Franco Army Saddened by Mola's Death
Insurgent Spain mourns Gen Emilio Mola, killed in a fog bound plane crash near Cassin de Peones. Franco proclaims the Grand Cross of San Fernando. two northern army commands reshaped. Bodies sent to Burgos as plans for Italo German Spain aid talks unfold in Rome with Blomberg present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
San Fernando
Cassin de Peones
Mola
Vicotira
Bilbao
Burgos
Chamorro
Brigiesca
Franco
Davilla
Fidel Davilla
Bay of Biscay
Saliquet
Madrid
Aragon
Soria
Quiepo de Liano
Pozas
Doval
Asurias
Philippine Islands
Rome
Benito Mussolini
City Council Sponsors WPA Project for Hagerstown Fair Grounds
The City Council voted to sponsor a WPA project to prepare the Hagerstown Fair grounds for the Centennial celebration in September. Estimated prep and improvement costs exceed 10 000 dollars with 8500 dollars funded by federal sources and the Centennial Commission covering the remainder. The council will meet with the Centennial Committee next Thursday to consider further aid requests from local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown Fairgrounds
Centennial Commission
Corporation Backs 10 Year Lease for New Rubber Plant
The company agrees to a 10 year lease to supply water for a new rubber reclaiming facility. Water use will enable machinery operations at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Corporation
Ena
Youth Drowns During Rescue Attempt at Licking Creek
In Filton county on Wednesday afternoon 15-year-old Warden L Pittman of Mercersburg died while attempting to save his nine-year-old cousin Darrell Fokner of MacConnellsburg. The boys were visiting relatives at the Hollenshead home in Harri sonville Fulton county. Darrell reportedly dived in first and the incident followed.
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Warden L. Pittman
Edgar Pittman
Mercersburg
Licking Creek
Filton County
Pittman
Darrell Fokner
MacConnellsburg
V. L. Hollenshead
Harrisonville
Fulton County
Hollenshead Farm
Fohner
Darrell
Back So Stiff Could Hardly Bend Over
Mr Samuel Wiley of Williamsport Maryland reports relief from kidney trouble back pain and constipation after taking ANE. He praises the triple strength prescription and says the remedy stops back pains and improves digestion. The ANE man sells at Cauffman's Cut Rate Store 30 East Washington St Hagerstown offering free health booklets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauffman
Washington Street
Hagerstown
Graduation Exercises Moved to St John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Hagerstown High School will hold commencement on June 9 at 10 AM in St John’s Lutheran auditorium after ceiling collapse forced change. Diplomas go to 249 graduates led by valedictorian J Daniel Draper and salutatorian Margaret Bordwell. The baccalaureate sermon is June 6 at the Maryland Theatre by Rev. Dr. Walter Byron Liebl.
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Hagerstown High School
Walter Byron Liebl
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Maryland Theatre
Warner Brothers
George N. Payette, Jr
St. John’s Lutheran
The
Church
Edward Harms
J. Edward Harms
Walter Byron Stehl
Byron G. Grimes
Margaret Bordwell
Bordwell
Antietam Street School
South Potomac Junior
Kee Mar
Girl Scouts
Lebanon Vally College
J. Daniel Draper
Patrolman
J. T. Draper
Washington Street
Woodland Way
Franklin and Marshall College
Southern construction hits high with May contracts
The Manufacturers Record shows May contracts for new buildings industrial plants highway and bridge work in 16 Southern States totaling 81.817 million dollars, up six percent from April and five percent from May last year. A drowning incident near Pittman residence is noted with a rescue attempt.
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Baltimore
South
Pittman
Heavy Showers Sweep County and City
Heavy rain deluged Hagerstown and Washington county for a second time this week. D. Paul Oswald measured 1.06 inches after yesterday evening’s downpour, with earlier showers totaling about 0.23 inch. A section near Keedysville flooded, stranding cars while storms flooded curbs and cellars in low areas. The Western Maryland Railway tracks north of Summit to Virginia avenues ran with water, and highs reached 84 at Sheedsville, 78 at Chewsville with a low around 4.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
D. Paul Oswald
Chewsville
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Western Maryland Railway
Summit
Virginia Avenues
Sheedysville
Meeting Valuable Ladies Made Simple
A terse note advises that one can meet nice ladies by maintaining honesty and openness, while cautioning that failing to share feelings leads to negative outcomes. It frames the social process as straightforward but emphasizes emotional self-awareness.
Nazis Behead U S Citizen for Treason in Continuing Waves
Report details efforts by Ambassador Dodd and various German officials to seek clemency for a U S citizen condemned by the Nazis. Dodd writes to Hitler on April 30 and appeals to Neurath, Meissner, and Dieckhoff with promises to press Hull for action.
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Co . O
Eim
Dodd
Hitler
Baron Konstantine von Neurath
der Fuehrer
Otto Meissner
Meissner
Augusta von Mackensen
Hans H. Dieckhoff
Washington
Cordell Hull
Water Department Opens New Office at City Hall
The water department opens a new first-floor office in city hall with Mrs. R. P. Schamel present to pay rents. The tax department will move to the first floor. joint offices occupy rooms formerly used as an officers’ rest room. Second floor renovations prepare space for police offices. Protest notes Roosevelt urges civil service for government jobs. merit system stance emphasized.
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R. P. Schamel
Jefferson Street
City Hall
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Garner
Hawkhead
Efecutive
Civil Service
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Malo
Kelvinator
Bohman - Warne, Inc
Duke and Duchess of
Windsor
London
Wallis Warfield
Monts
France
R. A. Jardine
Canterbury
City Council
Tually
Washington County Hospital
Chamber of Commerce
W. Lee Elgin
Victor Products Corporation
Streight
LEN Streight
American Graina
Freely Keagrem-Diallars Corporation
New York
P. D. Box
City
Rees
Harry Blick
Williamsport
Samuel Wiley
Peilcan
Maryland Heater
LA Jolla
Calif
Bill
la Jolla Boulevard
Blue Pacific
Roebuck Brothers
Dagerstown
Everly
Shoe Department
Chaice
Men's Department
U.S
Water Department
yPmay
Dethal
R. D. McKee
Roper Gas Ranges
the Gas CO
Professional Arta Bldg
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