Walter Jacobs Named New Manager at Nixon Academy
Walter A. Jacobs assumed the manage ment of Nixon s Academy on Mount B. He brings theatre experience including years as manager of the Theatre in Philadelphia. He will train an assistant under Charles Turoot to lead Nixon Nindtin duties. Jacobs notes his interest in town life and possible relocation, with the Orpheum Theatre closing later this season.
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Tetrohewat Theatre
Philadelphia
Mat Cily
Walter A. Jacobs
Nixon
Academy
Mouits
Walter Atte
Nisun's
Tale
Harles Turoot
Philadelpity
Hee Staley Conmmaniy
America
United States
Orpheum Theatre
Han Ungial
Jones Battles With M Far Lane at Worcester County Meet
In Worcester MaI a track meet featured Jones and M Far Lane as athletes from local clubs competed. The event highlighted performances across multiple heats with 201 stores mentioned and a 12 hour January timeframe noted, reflecting a busy day of racing and results.
Tall Cedars Host Night at Masonic Temple
Tall Cedars of Lebanon No 85 hosted a women and families social night at the Masonic Temple drawing about a hundred guests from Hancock Keadysville Checucan tle and Wayneshara. Mesonic Chair and Tall Cedara Groheira led the program as J Lloyd Murstrmnan welcomed guests.
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Tagerstrong No
Lebanon
Hancock
Keadysville
Checucantle
Wayneshara
Muther
Masonic Temple
Mesonic
Gedara Groheira
J. Lloyd Murstrmnan
Ural Tell
Hundreds Seek Relief at Bathing Places in Heat Wave
The hot spell drives hundreds to streams and resorts for relief and recreation. Crowds enjoy bathing at Congmas Park in Williampsport and Conpeocheagua Greek, with Siding a favored pastime. Officials forecast no relief soon as the heat wave continues through Sunday.
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Hundrada
Streama
Reef
Re Boyle
Hagerstown
Lo Congmas Park
Williama Port
Bething
Shanghai Letters Hide Arms Feed Nazi Propaganda Plan
Fragmentary notes detail Soviet efforts to arm Chinese students and workers in Shanghai, with reports of money paid to laborers, shipments of machine guns and bombs from Russia to Shanghai, and a plot to spark a strike via municipal police chaos. The piece mentions propaganda, White soldiers, and potential amnesty offers to lure foreign participants. Also listed are a veteran disability reinstatement notice and a divorce bill in brief.
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Russh
Shanghii Ia
SenMen
China
Armay
Shanghai
Deaths in Hancock and nearby areas detailed notice
The obituary column lists the deaths of Mary Ann Petlan wife of Con A Wellon of Hancock aged about 70, with survivors including children Genege Caden Nyt and Chinntes Hancoes and others. Virginia Mour e widow of J, Jeske Monte, aged 38 years. Myr Moora longtime member of Presbyterian church aged 94 years three months fourteen days. Mrs Anetta M Alten widow of J Annie Aten aged 46 and more details of survivors. Edward Chapman aged about 80, husband of Margaret Alvey of Hagerstown, with extended family. Funeral arrangements note services at home and in Michigan with burial in Pleasant Valley.
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Mary Ann Petlan
Con. A. Wellon
Hancock
Thancock
Myra
Berkeley Springs
Virginia Moure
de Habs J
Jeske Monte
Yerra Wathen
Hose
Correcnian
Titer
Moora
Imimher
Tee
Joseph P. Mbgie
Leo Garratt
FW. Moore
Flakiv Atawa
Elward
Kanxville
J. Stanley MM
Tiurlai
Measant Valley
Tio
Anetta M. Alten
Jannie Aten
Mra
Urown
Snyder Avenue
Bha
Aig
Anon
Miret Christan Claneh
Suesteing
Bagdnaw
Miehizen
Edward Chapman Dildt
Bonnocour
Ball Nore
Roarden
Mira Margaret Alvey
Fortainly
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Ndveral
Mortgage pressure and mass murder shock town
Lloyd Russell 42 slain his eight relatives and wounded himself while seeking to meet a $1600 mortgage due Thursday. He fired on his mother, brother, sister in law, and five nieces and nephews, including 10 year old Dorothy Russell who escaped. Russell was wounded, captured, and held at the county jail. authorities say he had been rational since custody. Sheriff Luther Epperaos died amid the chaos.
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Hamilton
Lloyd Russell
Luther Epperaos
Rusaallta
le Russela
Russell
Hla Uttle
Dorothy Russell
Tatihog Fm
Husgell
Sge
H. J. Munta
Runnett
Wun Rolug
Wingert
Munkstown
Lola Trom Moe
Aly
Buffalo
Breesa
Cooling System Planned for Glearspring Theater
Lewis Mair, manager of the Main Streit Theater in Clearapring, outlines plans to install a cooling system for the auditorium. A large fan will move tented air while an electric fan keeps a constant breeze, with Pha Votomne-Follagn Company handling installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mair
Streit
Clearapring
Iva Palrong
Fargs
Electric Fang
Pha Votomne-Follagn
Gyatam
Cripple Slays Young Woman in New York Case
In New York Mrs Mary McGerrin aged 74 is accused of murdering a younger woman, with her companion Mrs Nora Prendergast stating the accused, crippled and aided by a crutch, attacked the victim. Evidence of struggle and facial injuries cited. case opened after Friday eventful developments following a Monday stay with the elderly suspect. Also noted are a Hanover fire destroying a garage and stables, a hospital injury to a firefighter, and a bank board vote naming an assistant cashier after a director’s death.
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New York
Jupe G
Mary McGerrin
Nora Prendergast
Eripota
Whdor
Mire McGertin
Mra
Prendergast
Frank
Potter
Record Heat Keeps Towns in Heat Wave Fear
Reports from June show a blistering heat wave with records smashed across the region. Prostrations and deaths rise as towns like Keedyaville report 192 degree readings, while New York parks open, and farmers note crops safe despite extreme conditions.
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Marke
Opan
New York
Andar
Thouaunds
Waaterington
Keedyaville
J. A. Miller
Tolay
Minister MacMurrray to sail for China amid China crisis
John V. A. MacMurray, newly appointed minister to China, will leave Washington for Peiping tomorrow. He will sail from San Francisco on the first available steamer, the President Pierce, on June 15. The situation in Shanghai threatens to spread across the country and endanger American interests and influence in the Far East.
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Washington
Shanghai
United States
Far East
John V. A. MacMurray
China
Shanghei
San Francisco
President Pierce
U S Rushing Minister To Chinese Zone Visit by Grand Encampment Leader
Ingaroly district news reports a high officer from the Grand Encampment of Maryland visiting Gilead Encampment to oversee equipment for a new fire outfit at Frederick. The visit includes plans to tour Star of the East Encampment in Williamsport with several Gilead leaders and grand officers. Doctor J L Weaver of Williamsport underwent hospital surgery for acute ailments and is recovering. Local ball players Robert Nogley and John Spliras were fined $1 each for playing ball on the street after arrest by Officer Reynolds and a hearing before Justice Middlekauf.
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Gilead
Vlett
China
Samuel Wrigat
Marikea
Maryland
C. F
Grand Officara
Odd
Frederick
Iie
Star of the East
Williamsport
2. L. Weaver
Martinsburg
Dra, Oates and Tonkin
Hete
Weaver
Narensburg
Robert Nogley
John Spliras
Reynolds
North Cannon Avenue
Justicn Middlekauf
Beckley Will Benefits Nieces And Four Beckley Kin
The will of the late Michael Beckley of Hallway was probated in Orphans Court with James O Snyder renamed executor. Executed May 11 1914 the will directs $1000 to niece Ron Beckley and $2000 to the children of brothers David Buckley and two others, plus $4000 to the children of a fourth brother Samuel Beckley, to be shared among all four brothers’ offspring.
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Michael Back- Wer
David
John Beckley
Samuel Peck’ley
Shard Altka
Fountain Head Directors Host Wianther of Commerce Dinner
Mr and Mrs Emmett W Gans hosted members of the Wianther of Commerce at the Fountain Head Golf club along the Middleburg pike. The group met at Chamber headquarters on Weal Washington street Bt Doan and traveled to the club for a balloon dinner. After reports from committees the body closed its meeting by inspecting the new clubhouse nearing completion with an official opening planned for month end.
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Emmett W. Gans
Wianther of Commerce
Fountain Head Golf Club
Middleburg Pike
Chamber
Weal Washington Atreat
Bt Doan
Thabody
Tiaalah House
Is There a Question Mark in Your Mind
A fragmented ad copy urges readers to submit questions to the Herald-Mall Information Bureau in Washington. It promises free information and asks for stamps for return photograph and displays unclear references to Frederick J. Haakin as director.
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Qwollen
Herald-Mall Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haakin
Washington, B.C
Igeo Tea Ice Cold Free Comaa and Help Your Polt
An odd promotional item touts Igeo Tea as cold and free with claims to aid political support. It mentions Chean for feed and includes exaggerated percentages, suggesting a marketing gimmick rather than a clear product detail.
Business Man Sings Old Song
A man narrates suffering from stomach pain and gas and fearing ulcers or cancer. A Rochester trip was planned for surgery, but Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy provided relief. The ad claims it removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach and intestines, promising satisfaction or money back. D. O Aughtaugh & Son advertise the product nationwide.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayr
D. O Aughtahaugh
Fraternal group to present Bible and flag in Hagerstown
On Sunday afternoon at noon the Fraternal Entertainment Association of Washington County, formed by fourteen Councils of the Jr. C. U. A. M., will present a Bible and flag to the colored schools of Hagerstown. It will be the first time such a ceremony is held in the city. The event occurs at the colored school building with speakers Past State Councilor Samuel Moore of Hagerstown presenting the Bible, and National Representative Frank L. Bennett presenting the flag.
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Washington County
Hagerstown
Bamuel Moore
Manual Training Exhibit On Today At Surrey High
Tha exhibit will run this afternoon from 1 to 4 at Surrey High School. It features freshman student work supervised by Earl Huyett. Items include sisyo boards bread boards tabacets magazine racks shoe pulled cabinets trinket boards and more cedar chests library cases and writing desks.
MacParlane Leads Worcester in Open Playoff Nine Holes
William MacParlane of Trekahoopro led amateur champion Bobby Jones by one stroke after nine holes of a playoff for the national open. A scout meeting is set for CIPY Park this evening at 7:80, with all invited. Local quotation notices from Hagerstown dated June 4 appear garbled.
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Macfarlane
Worcester
Masa
Willia MacParlane
Bobby Jones
Thole
Boy Scoutant
Cipy Park
State Firemen Meet Next Week at Ocean City
Ocean City Md June 6 Firemen from many counties gather for their thirty third annual convention. The three day events include contests and entertainment with prizes for top volunteers. Mrs Maude Barr plans to be present while a local dispute over a name used by a
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Ogean City
Datear Fremont
Ocean City
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