Hancock High Class Wins Silver Citizenship Awardfor All
In Hancock Maryland the Mary Rinehart Cahill silver plaque for outstanding citizenship was awarded to the entire graduating class at the Hancock High School commencement. Twenty three students received diplomas. salutatorian Alice Rash and valedictorian Ruth Cahill were recognized. Principal D M Bivens presented the prizes and plaque will hang inside the school under a class photo.
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Washington County
Hancock High School
Mary Rinehart Cahill
Dilomas
Hancock
Alice Rash
Uth Cahill
D. M. Bivens
Jewels of former queen on market in New York
The personal jewels of the former Queen of Spain go on sale through Fifth Avenue jeweler Paul Fiato after negotiations with Victoria Eugenie begun last year. About $1,000,000 worth of gems will be offered, excluding crown jewels. A 65-carat emerald cross, handed down through Queen Isabella I and Empress Eugenie, is among the pieces.
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New York
Spain
Fifth Avenue
London
Paul Fiato
Victoria Eugenie
Flato
Isabella I
Eugenie
France
Queen Victoria
England
Hagerstown High seniors win scholastic awards at exercises
The Hagerstown High School graduating class of 249 will receive diplomas at St John’s Lutheran Auditorium at 10 am. Awards honored Alice Rash for top grades and a scholarship, Ruth Cahill for journalism and valedictorian, Elise McCullohh for math progress, Hazel Pittman for junior high scores, with gifts from local merchants H N Rosen and Coin and Fine Department Store. Benediction by Rev Fr Ryan followed songs by the senior class. Commencement plans extend to Williamsport, Smithsburg, and Boonsboro from evening to Friday.
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Francis M
Cooper
Fr. Ryan
Alice Rash
H. N. Rosen Department Store
Ruth Cahill
Elise McCullohh
International Correspondence Schools
Header’s Digest
Hazel Pittman
Coin & Fine Department Store
Hagerstown High School
St. John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Williamsport
Smithsburg
Boonsboro
Army engineer predicts big flood control funding rise
Major General Edward M. Markham, chief of Army Engineers, told the House Flood Control Committee that Congress is likely to approve a substantial increase in flood control appropriations after an economy wave. He testified on a proposed 5800 million dollar reservoir and levee program for the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and tributaries.
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Edward M. Markham
Army Engineers
Congressional
House
Mississippi
Ohio
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EZ Tablets Promise Fresh Breath For 25 Cents
A light ad teases that bad breath signals health issues and urges readers to buy EZ Tablets at drug stores for 25 cents. It frames the product as a quick fix for slug gish feeling, headaches, dizziness, and biliousness tied to constipation. The copy uses a wife’s remark as a hint and promotes prompt purchase.
Hawk Sane Says Experts In Torch Murder Case
Four psychiatrists testified that Ralph Hawk could distinguish right from wrong but lacked normal judgment in the New Year’s Day bungalow fire that killed Hazel Gelwix and her daughter Helen. Catherine Gelwix was injured. Hawk admitted striking Catherine with a flashlight and setting fire to a bed. The hearing before Judge Watson R. Davison was to determine degree of guilt. decision awaited after transcript and legal arguments.
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Hawk
Hazel Gelwix
Helen
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Watson R. Davison
Gail
Andrew C. Gillis
Baltimore
Max Levin
Harrisburg State Hospital
Harry M. Murdock
Irving Spear
Catherine Gelwix
War on trees now planned by city officials
The Board of Street Commissioners prepares a survey of Hagerstown tree limbs to clear hazards and regain street safety. Traffic signals at Potomac and Charles streets will be upgraded and a deflector signal installed after repeated knockdowns. Police reports show May fines total $450, with 198 arrests and 149 parking violations. In Annapolis, a four cent gas tax brought $3,789,348.31 into Maryland’s treasury in the first five months, up $589,084.57 from last year.
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Board of Street Commissioners
Hagerstown
Potomac
Charles Streets
Carl H. McCleary
Annapolis
Maryland Treasury
Gordy,Jr
Local Delegates At State Session Seventeen Eagles Attend Cumberland Meet
Seven delegates from Hagerstown Aerie No. 694 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles traveled to Cumberland Maryland for the State Convention on June 9 and 10. State officials include Past Worthy President John Kerr State chaplain Harry Finnfrock State trustee Rinehart Schiekerbeek and retiring trustee Harry Leasure. Local officers Dale Kindler Ell Swain and William Zimmerman also attended as trustees. Hagerstown Aerie has shown rapid growth and now ranks second in the state.
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Hagerstown Aerie
Order of Eagles
Cumberland
Maryland
John Kerr
Harry Finnfrock
Rinehart Schiekerbeek
Harry Leasure
Dale Kindler
Ell. Swain
William Zimmerman
Seria
Hagerstown Atrie
Aerie Hagerstown Aims for State Recognition
State in size with an approximate membership of six hundred. During the past year two hundred forty six men have been taken into Hagerstown Aerie. The local aerie has hopes of getting State recognition for its work by gaining at least one major office. Past President John.
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Hagerstown Aerie
Aerie
Gettig
John
Middletown Seeks Water Bonds as Town Expands Supply
Kerr is in line for State vice president and Harry Finafrock is being considered for another term as State trustee. TO RECEIVE BIDS MIDDLETOWN Md June 9 The burgess and commissioners of Middletown announced here they still receive bids until June 21 For the purchase of $20,000 worth of Water improvement bonds. The money will be used to enlarge the town's water sources and supply. The bonds will fall due serially at the rate of 31,000 per year. They will bear three per cent interest and are tax exempt.
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Kerr
Harry Finafrock
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