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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1938
Page
6
Spanish bombers crossed into French territory for a second time, flying over Puymorens and Bourg-Madame before turning back after warning shots from French antiaircraft batteries at Ur and Nalina. The unmarked nine-plane squadron, last seen yesterday, prompted border fire but did not land.
The Works Progress Administration with local and county Health Department will sponsor 150 to 200 additional outdoor toilets in four to six months. Interested residents should contact Dr W Ross Cameron at the Health Department. Single units cost about 18 dollars and doubles 28 dollars for materials. labor is supplied free by the WPA. About 1,000 similar outdoor rollers were built in the past two years, improving sanitary conditions countywide.
The morning temperature fell to 47 degrees after last night's thunder shearers. Keedysville recorded emly of an inch of rainfall, with Chewsville noting UW of an inch, totaling 35 percent of an inch for June. Three first class mail pouches were reported stolen in Seaford, dropped by a Pennsylvania railroad train around 3 am destined for Kiaston, Federalsburg, and Wagshoro.
Portrant Maryland forecast notes showers by late tonight or Tuesday across Chesapeake Bay region. Cooler Tuesday afternoon with fresh southwest winds shifting to northwest. Patchy showers possible with slight temperature drop.
Premier Edouard Daladier flew from Villacoublay to Toulouse with General Decamp to inspect yesterday's bombing. He planned to visit Ax-les-Thermes and discuss anti air defenses with commanders in the Toulouse border region. French warplanes patrolled the frontier after Spanish planes crossed into France, dropping bombs up to 50 miles inland near Orlu.
Mayor W Lee Elgin received notice that a Post Office Department representative will visit Flagerstown to confer on removing parking meters installed in front of the local post office. Treasury telegram urged removal, city seeks public sentiment and comparisons with similar installs in other cities while cooperating with the federal government.
Smithsburgs new one story brick fire hall with basement on West Main street will be completed and ready for occupancy early next month. The $5,000 building erected by the Smithsburg Volunteer Fire Company will house the fire engine on the first floor while the basement will serve as clubrooms.
A Virginia avenue resident reports a death by own action and a North Jonathan street resident notes a drowning victim’s recovery. A Williamsport resident submits a chicken hatchery fire report while a Main street resident describes a snake ending its chase of an S inch catfish. Daily Mail accepts weekday tips from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Phone 104. Weekly prizes awarded for best omen.
Noel Webb aged 29 of Oakland was killed by a blast from a supposedly dud war-time shrapnel shell found in a rubbish bonfire. Robert Duffield stated the projectile had separated from its casing and the men believed the shell was inert.
City police investigate two robbery attempts. At Miller Furniture Store a second floor window was forced open with a blunt instrument and items may have been stolen. At Hoffmans storage on West Lee Street a lock was sawn off and entry gained but nothing appears to be stolen.
Huyett Brothers secured the annual community fireworks display contract for Waynesboro on July 4. The local firm previously held two Waynesboro contracts and one in Sharpsburg during the Antietam Commemoration. A $400 to $500 display is planned, with many pieces manufactured by Charles W. Huyett of the firm.
Police investigated the brutal murder of 32 year old amateur poet Thomas A. OConnell. Detectives Kalagher and team traced witnesses who saw him alive at 145 AM. His battered body was found at 730 AM, death at 230 AM, as officers seek motive and cafe interactions before his hitchhike home two miles away.
Hon. Howard W. Jackson mayor of Baltimore speaks at City Park for Elks Flag Day program with a Municipal Band concert led by Peter Buys. Exalted rulers and lodge officers conduct ceremonies, prayers, and history readings before a two part band program including Stars and Stripes Forever and American Fantasie.
Chicken thieves believed to have struck again at Clarence Newkirk place on the Green Castle Pike near Havetts. They took 15 White Rocks and officers, patrolling county nights, vow a warm greeting when they finally catch them.
Today a walkathon company announced plans to locate at the former The Atwaya site on Williamsport Pike this summer. Nearby residents intend to file a petition with the County Commissioners to oppose granting a license to operate there.
Mrs Ray Zellers of the 100 block of Alexander street received slight hand injuries this morning when a firecracker placed in a store with papers exploded in her hands. The woman tried to fling it outside but it detonated in her grasp.
The Baltimore annual conference at St Pauls, M E Church, completed appointments with Hughes reading. Reassignments include Kemp Horn to St Pauls, Davis to Washington Square, Nelson to Hancock, Dickey to Howard Street and Smithsburg, Hiller to Williamsport, Ridgely to Celester Street Cumberland, and Evans named Frederick district superintendent. The Board of Ministerial Training urged higher educational standards for the ministry. A.B. Peters transferred from Northern Minnesota to Baltimore. Retirement approved for Barnes Heavener Spencer and Morgan College president emeritus.
A drunken auto driver forced Sheriff Max Matott to return to active duty a day early. The incident occurred near Jonathan and Church streets at 6 30 p m. The driver, who gave the name Bachtell from Edgemont, pleaded guilty before Justice C Edward Heard and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. He agreed to pay.
The Potomac Fish and Game Club of Williamsport announces its first summer outing at the club farm on Falling Waters road below Williamsport next Thursday afternoon and evening. A chicken dinner will be served. Activities include day and night shooting. Grounds around the club building and riverfront have been improved. Half a dozen member boats and a large club houseboat were launched this spring.
Alleged to have assaulted Town Officer William H B King Keedus Ville Raymond A Thomas was sentenced to three months in the Y House of Correction yesterday when arraigned before Justice Morgan. Besides the assault he was charged with being drunk and disorderly.
State Senator Harold F. Cobourn of Cecil County was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Elkton Sunday. He was well known in the county, having addressed the Red Men's picnic at Boonsboro two years ago and often visited here on other occasions. He was a classmate of Attorney W. P. Wachter.
Japanese shock troops envelop Chengchow after seizing Kaifeng, former Chinese capital. Columns drive west toward Chungmow and converge from the south and southeast. Chinese withdrawal reported as defense lines form to shield the Peiping Hankow railway and prevent munitions flow from Soviet Russia.
Elmer Zook, 21, landed his glider on a large estate lawn near Lake St. Clair. The owner confronted him, helped dismantle the craft, and offered storage and a ride home. On the way back, Zook asked who aided him and learned it was Edsel Ford along the chauffeur’s answer.
An unidentified man about 65 was found dead in a barn at the Colonial Inn farm near Middleburg at 6 this morning. Deputy Sheriff Isanogle was notified after Aaron Martin discovered the body and the coroner ruled probable heart failure as the cause. Officials ask anyone who recognizes the man to contact Kraiss funeral home.
In London Kentucky on June 6 federal Judge H Church Ford ruled that National Labor Relations Board testimony is admissible as government evidence in the criminal trial of 44 Harlan County residents charged with conspiring to obstruct union organizing. The ruling reversed an earlier position and marks a major government win in the conspiracy case.
Occupants responding to kidnapper description in the Cash cage incident were stopped Saturday, questioned, and released in Georgia. The Cash boy was abducted in Florida last week.
Therine Buell twelve year old daughter of Edgar A Bell of Myersville suffered a severe arm fracture during Saturday events at the Frederick County Fair meeting.
The distraught wives of M. F Braxton and his son James, held since Wednesday by Federal men in relation to the James Bailey Cash Jr kidnapping, visited the FBI office in Miami but were told no information could be given. They brought clothing for the captives, which was returned as unnecessary. The case remained unsolved and the search for the boy’s body was largely abandoned as investigators questioned leads.
An inspection of outdoor sprinkler connections in downtown Hagerstown found several defective Siamese outlets, some lacking matching hose threads. A. K. McGraw and R. Preston Smith reported that many were fine, but owners of defective buildings will receive verbal and written notices this week.
Early forecasts of wipeout from May frost appear exaggerated as Smithsburg growers report sweet cherries of nearly all varieties in abundant supply. Harvest begins this week with initial quotes around 15 cents a quarter, rising to about 23 cents by midweek as markets adjust.
Japanese warplanes hit the French-owned Doumer hospital in Canton, killing two Chinese patients and wounding a French surgeon. Dozens lay dead or injured on nearby streets as marines and barricades were rushed to the scene. British Consul A P Blunt filed a protest with the Japanese consul general in Hongkong.
Franco reportedly ordered severe measures to quell internal revolt among Spanish insurgent officers and their Italian allies. A hurried war council was held at Burgos after fights in Malaga and Zaragoza, while Valencia’s drive stalled against government militiamen. Travelera teachers Gibraltar quoted officers voicing resentment at Italian leadership and fear of continued foreign control after the war.
Petitions requesting completion of the Frederick Hagerstown dual highway section within Hagerstown corporate limits will be circulated this week. The Mayor and City Council have set aside funds for rights of way, with additional federal money expected this summer. Three miles of the highway from the bridge over the Antietam have been completed, sparking local interest.
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