Reconstruction loan to China aids cotton markets
Under President Roosevelt the Reconstruction finance corporation arranged a 50 million dollar loan for China to buy American cotton and wheat. The loan is secured by Chinese taxes on imports and will bear five percent interest, repayable over three years, following talks between Roosevelt and T. V. Soong ahead of the London world economic conference.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Reconstruction Corporation
China
T. V Soong
Europe
Tollacco
The Circus At A Glance Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Arrives
Hagenbeck Wallace Circus, world’s largest trained wild animal show, arrives tomorrow at 5 am near Penna depot unloading by 5 30 am on Willow Lane. Performances at 2 and 8 pm doors open 1 and 7 pm City ticket sale at Rudy’s Drug store Departure at midnight over Penns railroad Next stand York Previous stand Harrisburg
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Hagenbeck - Wallace Circus
Aom-P R. R
Penna
Willow Lane
Rudy's Drug
Penns
York
Harrisburg
Potomac Lodge To Elect Officers At Visit Night
A large attendance of Potomac Lodge No 31 L O O F members is expected at the Odd Fellows temple on South Potomac street Tuesday evening to meet a member of Mount Moriah Lodge Blearspring who will pay a fraternal visit to Potomac lodge. The semiannual election of officers will also take place at this meeting.
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Potomac Lodge No. 31
Odd ‘Fellows’ Temple
South Potomac Street
Mount Moriah
Blearspring
Potomac Lodge
Marriage Licenses Listed With Ages Across Several Towns
A batch of marriage licenses is recorded, naming couples and ages. Willem Lutmas 17 and Marie Spigier 13 in the city. J Paul Emory 23 and Virginia Oliver 23 from Martinsburg. Walter Johns 21 and Gladys Brotler 19 from Marion. James Young 28 and Beatrice Meckley 23 from Hanover. Vincent Robinson 21 and Pauline Brown 2 from Lantz. Benny Russell 24 and Daisy Thorop 18 from Winchester. Raymond Hays 27 and Helen Kline 18 from Martinsburg. John Johnson 23 and Ethel Rhonda 14 from Shippensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem E. Lutmas
Marie E. Spigier
This City
J. Paul Emory
Virginia Helen Oliver
Martinsburg
W Va
Walter Charles Johns
Cham Bernburg
Gladys Irene Brotler
Marion
James W. Young
Middletown
Beatrice K. Meckley
Hanover
Vincent W. Robinson
Smithsburg
Pauline O. Brown
Lantz
Ask For Return Of Dr Plummer At York Conference
C M Horst was elected delegate and O W Dellinger alternate to the 144th session of the Pennsylvania annual conference of St Pauls United Brethren church held last evening after worship by Rev Dr J H Ness York Pa superintendent of the Conference. Delegates were instructed to ask the conference to return pastor Rev Dr F Berry Plummer for another year. Reports showed commendable progress by the church since last conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Horst
O. W. Dellinger
Pennsylvania
St.Paul'’s United Brethren Church
J. H. Ness
York
F. Berry Plummer
Deaths in area include Cline Strite and Bricker obituaries
Death notices report Richard L. Cline 19 died at State Sanatorium with funeral at Lester s burg Lutheran church. Mrs Mary J. Sheely 83 dies after illness, funeral at home then Rose Hill cemetery. Rebecka S. Strite 47 dies at Cearfoss home, funeral at Miller s Mennonite Church. Milton B ricker 69 dies near Clayville Pa and Richard Alexander Beatty dies in Pittsburgh with Calvary P E Church services in Homewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Cline
Harvey Cline
Leroy Street
Lutheran Church of
Leitersburg
Laura
Helen
Ruth
Mary
Lestersburg Lutheran Church
I. D. Worman
Mary J. Sheely
Jeaiah EB. Sheely
South Locust Street
Beaver Creek
William and
Charlotte (Miller) Kinsey
First Brethren Church
John Highbarger
Waynesboro
William Emmett
This City
Elizabeth
Anna
John William
St. James
Frank G. Coleman
Rose Hill Cemetery
Rebecka S. Strite
John F. Strite
Christian
Mary Shank
Abram Shank
Cearfoss
Aaron Shank
Magon-Dizon
Noah Shank
Greencastle
Christian Shank
Daniel Shank
Reid
Mattie Shank
Milton
Bricker
Claylies
Albert Bricker
Eiva Sword
Richard Alexander Beatty
Robly D. Beatty
Nannie C. Denniston
Homer L. Miller
Terrace
R. C. Suter
Warren
A. K. McGraw
J. Faries Deniston, Jr
Calvary P. E
Church
Pittsburgh
Homewood Cemetery
In Memoriam Carl H. Boger Was Died June 5 1928
In memory of Carl H Boger the obituary notes his death on June 5 1928 and recalls his wife Sophia Boger’s verse. A separate notice warns that tickets for Festival of Intermediate Dept St Mark’s on June 22 23 were stolen and the public is cautioned not to purchase them.
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Carl H. Boger
St. Mark's
Ady
Girl Killed Grabbing Live Wire Near Greencastle Church
Geraldine Grace Etter, 14, was killed Sunday when she touched a live wire caught on her father George L. Etter’s car near the Church of the Brethren in Greencastle. Coroner plans an inquest. father and siblings survive. Funeral set for Wednesday at Welsh Run Church of the Brethren with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Grace Etter
Greencastle
George L. Etter
Church of the Brethren
A. W. Thrush
Ralph
Zeger
Ren- Dis
Mercersburg
Maretta
Anson
Dioane
Klee Jane
Norman
Willis
Mattern's Norwegian Stop After Rough Sea Landing
American aviator Mattern landed on a stony beach of Jomfruland island in Norway after a difficult approach over bad weather. Islanders helped drag the damaged plane to a field for repairs as he refueled and prepared to continue toward Oslo and Moscow en route to New York, hoping to beat the Post Gatty record.
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Oslo
Moscow
Jomfruland
Skagerak
Norway
Newfoundland
P Lane
Jamfriland
Mattern
New York
Little Island
Honor Memory Of Librarian Titcomb At Library Tribute
The Washington County Free Library honors Miss Mary L. Titcomb who died today a year ago with a flower bedecked display. She earned national librarian recognition and tirelessly supported community programs, with the library and many friends vowing her memory will endure as long as the library stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Titcomb
Washington County Free Library
Mrs Mitchell Denied Right To Take Stand in Tax Case
In Federal court Mrs Charles E Mitchell sought to testify for her husband in his defense on charges of evading more than 850000 in 1929 and 1930 taxes. Judge Goddard ruled the wife cannot be called by either side, and Mrs Mitchell left the courtroom as Mitchell began testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Mitchell
Steuer
Goddard
Supreme Court of the United States
Bishop Held For Robbery At Hancock
Walter Bishop of Hancock was arrested on $80 robbery charges and charged with carrying concealed weapons after a chase. He allegedly joined three other men in raiding Oswald Ritz’s home near Hancock last Monday. Bishop jumped from a second floor window during the pursuit and was captured after a 300 yard chase, bond set at $5,000 for a Wednesday hearing before Magistrate Ross Fite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bishop
Hancock
Oswald Ritz
Ross Fite
Bishop
Ritz
Suy Shetrompfl
Barnhart
Confederate Day Observed Here Memorial Service Brief
Memorial services by the Confederate Memorial Association of Washington Cemetery were held Sunday afternoon. John 8. Kausler spoke on the curtailed program. The Rev. Dr. J. Edward Harms offered prayer. A quartet including Russell Campbell, Merritt Campbell, Charles Howard Roderick and Donald Reed sang. Taps were blown.
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Confederate Memorial Association of
Shafer Accepts Law Firm Post After Deputy Wills Role
Harry A. Shafer, former deputy register of wills, resigns from the post after serving since January 1920. He has taken an office position with Hartle and Hartie law firm. The Regular Meeting of the King's Daughters is set for Tuesday March 1 at the Y M C A. 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Shafer
Register of Wills
Hartle and Hartie
First National
Shafer
King’s|ect
Papal Nuncio May Be Recalled From Spain
Madrid June 5 The Papal Nuncio may be recalled from Spain as religious developments unfold. An appeal urged the government to act in response to a Bishop’s protest against a new law confiscating church treasures and civilizing religious orders. The law’s promulgation, an encyclical, and excommunications followed swiftly.
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Madrid
Spain
Vatican
Keedysville Brethren Hold Annual Pilgrimage at Mt Hebron Cemetery
Many people attended the Keedysville United Brethren annual pilgrimage to the old Mt Hebron cemetery south of Keedysville. Speakers included Rev Dr J E B Ness J A Miller and Rev J B Reed. The site marks the first United Brethren Church with later moves and monuments to early notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keedysville
United Brethren
Mtt
Hebron
J. EB. Ness
Pennsylvania Conference
J. A. Miller
J. B. Reed
All United Brethren
First
United Brethren Church
Cyclists Tie Up Traffic In Sydney Event
In Sydney Australia 7000 cyclists crowded three miles of road for a community bicycle hike causing a 30 minute delay to all other traffic. The event drew participants from the local community and halted normal flow along the route.
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Sydney
Australia
Justice Offers Bargain In Maryland Courts
In Crisfield Maryland June 5 poverty struck bargains in fines ends a sign in the window of Magistrate Fred N Holland Another reads womens finest for fighting reduced A sharp drop in cases prompted Holland to offer bargains for a limited time only Also notice of a meeting tonight of the South Hagerstown Fire Company at 745 pm Refreshments will be served and announce birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs F A Hamilton Lincoln avenue last night.
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Crisfield, Md
Fred N. Holland
Holland
South Hagerstown Fire Company
F. A. Hamilton
Lincoln Avenue
Launching Out sermon at high school baccalaureate
Do You Recall Rev. Dr. J Edward Harms preached the baccalaureate sermon to the High School graduates. His subject was Launching Out. Hagerstown lost a twin bill to Cumberland by the scores of 3 to 1 and 5 to 3. An U S observation dirigible landed along the Antietam Creek near Rowland's Mill. The ship was en route from Akrons to the coast and was forced down by a leaking walte. Woodly Fork Funkstown opened for the season with Lynwood Berry as manager. County tax rate was fixed at 37 cents on the 100. Rev Dr Matthew Van Wear died at McAfee Kentucky aged 66 years. J A Nadler J M Rice and H G Nail were elected to membership in the Western Enterprise Fire Company. A merry go round was erected on Burkhart's lot corner of Broadway and Locust streets. Miss Electa Zeigler delivered the valedictory at the Kee Mar College commencement.
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J. Edward Harms
Hagerstown
Cumberland
U. S
Antietam Creek
Rowland’s Mill
Akrons
Tuesday Entries and Early Races at Track Meet
Race card lists 32 entries across seven races with names like Nay Nay Lou Davy Past and Wandering in a mixed field of Puree Purse 300 to 8300. Weather clear and track fast as horses and riders are listed with odds and eligibility notes for each heat.
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Nay Nay Lou
Jean Via
Boston Idle
Neverfall
Beagons
Castle
Dontera
Breccia
Mrs. M. BR
Sand Waugh
Waugh
Railroad man fatally hurt in Williamsport yard incident
William Silvers 59 died after a fall from an engine in the Pennsylvania railroad yards. He suffered a crushed chest nine broken ribs and burns from a torch. Found unconscious Saturday morning he died Sunday night at 9 30 in hospital. Survived by wife Carrie and several children. funeral Wednesday at 2 from home with Rev N B S Thomas in Rest Haven cemetery.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
William Silvers
Williamsport
Silvers
Carrie
Stewart Ardinger
Richard
Luther
Russell’ Eardley
Charles Attell
Baltimore
Raymond Musimert
Welss Run
James P. Murphy
N. B
Thomas
Rest Haven Cemetery
It Thou Wilt Thyself Beborne with Bear Also with Another
A reflective line from Thomas a Kempis emphasizes bearing one another's burdens. It urges self restraint and shared duty, portraying Christian humility as central to daily life. The motto echoes pious counsel found in medieval devotional writing.
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Thomas A. Kempis
Fight on in B of L to oust chief
Cleveland June 5 Amid tension at the seventh triennial convention the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers faces a bitter split as four Progressive factions target Grand Chief Engineer Alvaney Johnston, who since 1927 has tried to separate external financial ventures from the union. The 1933 financial report shows external obligations cut from 5,266,923 to 3,740,966 since May 1923.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Alvaney Johnston
Johnston
James H. Cassell
W. J. Burke
B. of L. BE
Bishop Statton Honored by St Pauls Men’s Bible Class
Kansas City bishop D. D. Arthur B. Statton was elected an honorary life member of St Pauls United Brethren Sunday School Men’s Bible class after addressing them on The Holy Communion. He organized the Busy Men’s Bible class when pastor there, noted as a pioneer Western Maryland program. The bishop praised St Pauls Church for faithful observance of the sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Statton
D. D
Kansas City
St. Paul's United Brethren Sunday School
Statton
St. Paul's
Maryland
St. Paul's Church
Brechten
Stock Quotations From Today’s Active Markets
Open at 2 p m shows varied quotes for major names including American Car American Can American Water Works Anaconda Atchison Bethlehem Steel J C Penney Chrysler Consolidated Gas Consolidated Oil Crown Cork Gen Electric Gen Foods General Motors Goodyear National Distillers N Y Central North American Penn Railway Radio United Aircraft Union Pacific Westinghouse Elec Western Union West Md Ty Loews Texas Corp Warner Bros and more each with price changes and percentage figures from the day’s session.
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Amer
Wat
Atchigon
Beth. Steel
Case
Chrysler
Consol
Crown Ck. & St
Roy DuPont FO
Gen. Elect
Gen. Foods Amm
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
Nat'd
N.Y. Central
North Amer
Penna. R. K
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market Summary Forms and Prices
Grain prices and trading ranges for wheat corn and rye are shown with open high low and settlement-like figures for July September and December contracts. Data includes percentages and amounts across wheat corn and rye with notes on July data and various months.
Maryland forms plan for federal public works funds
Governor Ritchie outlines creation of a Maryland coordinating committee to draft a statewide program for distributing the federal public works allotment of 33.3 billion. The committee includes Abel Wolman Bernard Crozier and other state leaders. a meeting is planned next Wednesday to finalize details in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Gvernor Albert
Ritchie
Eitte
Maryland
Frederic P. Lee
Legisl Tive
Waahingto
Maryland Cordinating
William J. Casey
Maryland Trust’ Company
Baltimor Commission
Abel Wolman
State Health Department
Bernard J. Crozier
Thomas B
Marys Land
Step child born to Mrs Juan Cordero in San Francisco
A baby described as a step child was born to Mrs Juan Cordero on the steps of Mission Emergency Hospital in San Francisco. She was hurried to the hospital, and the birth occurred on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Juan Cordero
Mission Emergency Hospital
Thieves Target Graduation Regalia in Northwest Case
In Chicago on a June day, a North Dakota man George Bakke reported his cap and gown were stolen, hindering his ability to attend Northwestern University graduation. The incident highlights thieves seeking higher learning attire.
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Chicago
George Bakke
Gran Forks
N. D
Northwester University
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Tal Oeas ‘i
Hoffman
Chevrolet
Used Car Buyers Guide
Heilman
U. B
Husband
Sophia Boger
Least Money
H. L. Mills
W. Balto
St. Phone
K. T. Hager Cer. Church & Freagect
Tom Cross
Geraldine Etter
Welsh Run Church
Mt. Hebron
Woodly Fork
Funkstown
Lynwood Berry
Matthew van Wear
van Lear
County
McAfee
Kentucky
J. A. Nadler
J. M. Rice
H. G. Nail
The
Western Enterprise Fire Company
Burkhart
Broadway and
Locust Streets
Electa Zeigler
Kee Mar College
Mordrum
Clifton
Brady
Grace
Merlel Alexander Dirne
Sada Sixterush
Ll Ruby
Keller
Priscilla
Lee
Plutarch
Briehe
Tima
Bird Ms
Krederick
Melody
Garren Ising
Oda
Doell
Beau Wa
Lenox
Westys Avenue
Noisy
Madgex
Justa
Keith
Harzan
A. M
B. AL Hall
Kanenm
Redcliffe
Fusco
A. AL Ra
Red Rake
Jayeceini
C. Roy Dieterich
Fairview Road
B.ofl.e
St. Paul’s Church
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armatrong Building
Chicago Grain Market
Antietam Stroessner Coal Coz
Antes
Bartley No. 1
NUT & Stove
Lykens Valley Nut
J. W. Rohrer
Stan Fleigh Motor & Tir
Oak Hill
Ira Fabrney
the Office of the
Home Builders Sav and Loan Association
Old Hagerstown Country Club
Jerry Harp
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