King and Queen Attend Busy Day of Dignitaries
The King and Queen meet President Roosevelt at a state dinner and in the Capitol rotunda. Sen. Borah leads the line, and a Potomac yacht trip to Mount Vernon is planned as part of the royal visit.
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White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Queen Elizabeth
Monarchs
Roosevelt
Capitol
Othey
Borah
R.idaho
Senate
Washington Navy Yard
Potomac
Mount Vernon
King George and Queen Elizabeth Visit Washington
The royal couple toured near Mount Vernon and Arlington Cemetery on a 18 mile drive, paying respects at Fort Hunt CCC camp and the Unknown Soldier tomb. They dined with President Roosevelt at the British embassy and then departed for New York after a lengthy sightseeing tour.
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George Washington
White Mansion
George
America
Britain
Fort Hunt
C.C.C
Mount Vernon
Arlington National Cemetery
Canada
White House
Roosevelt
New York
Olds Nominated by the President
President Roosevelt nominated Leland Olds of New York to the Federal Power Commission after Frank R. McNinch declined reappointment and chose to remain as chairman of the Communications Commission. Olds is secretary of the New York State Power Authority.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Leland Olds
New York
Federal Power Commission
Frank R. McNinch
Communications Commision
Olds
New York State Power Authority
Demand for Bridge Near Leitersburg Grows
The Leitersburg Grange, Washington county Automobile Club of Maryland branch, and residents press the State Roads Commission to build a new bridge over Antietam Creek near Leitersburg. Gov. O Conor endorsed replacing the 16 foot wide structure after numerous crashes. a petition circulates with near unanimous local support. The next Grange meeting is June 28 at Keller Hartle’s home.
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Leitersburg
The
Grange
Keller Hartle
Watch For Him Japanese Beetle Invades Ha gerstown and Washington County
Photo courtesy Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine describes the Japanese beetle. The insect, small and hard shelled with metallic green head and coppery wings, is expected to reappear soon in Hagerstown and Washington County. Authorities plan coordinated action by federal, state, and county governments to curb this destructive Oriental invader threatening crops.
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Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Hagerstown
Washington County
Deaths From Accidents Off Chicago June 9 1939 Report
National Safety Council reports 1935 accident deaths down 11 000 with 90 000 total. Traffic deaths down 18 percent to 32 400, non fatal injuries 1 150 000, costs estimated at 1.5 billion. Home and public non motor fatalists, occupational deaths also drop. Also note a Carillon recital by Bryan Barker with a schedule.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
ransom note leads to arrest in Osborns case
Miss Gaylord, a Chicago reputedly employed by the Osborns, vanished with their child after a ransom demand of 1600 dollars. Police traced clues from pawn tickets and a detailed note to identify and arrest the girl and recover the case, with officers noting the Osborns were not wealthy.
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Chicago
U. S. Loan Bank
Aubama Timms
William J. Quinn
Miss Gaylord
Miss Osborn
Miss Gaylory
Amoco Dealers Hold City Carnival at Ma sonic Temple
About 200 Amoco dealers from Hagerstown Chambersburg and Martinsburg gathered at the Ma sonic Temple for the first oil company carnival in the city. The program featured sideshows quizzes weight guessing paddle wheel and concessions with a moving pictures showing crude oil to gasoline and lubricants. George F Dollinger of Baltimore directed the event.
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Amoco
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Martinsburg
Masonic Temple
George, F. Dollinger
Baltimore
Mercersburg Man Injured In Crash
Glen Stevens of Mercersburg was injured when two autos collided at South Prospect and Baltimore streets. He rode as a passenger in Armor Tong’s car. Adam F Laupert of Chestnut street drove the other vehicle. Both drivers faced charges of careless driving.
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Glen Stevens
Mercersburg
South Prospect
Baltimore
Stevens
Armor Tong
Adam F. Laupert
Chestnut Street
Lillard and
Kahlman
Classified ad placement line from service guide
An intelligent classified ad service invites callers to dial 104 and speak with an ad-taker to arrange an advertisement. The note promotes a streamlined process through a dedicated ad-taker via the 104 number.
Way of Life Sermon Guides St James Graduates
Adrian H Onderdonk head master of St James School delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class and attendees as he contrasted American and European education. He urged freedom rooted in education, civic virtue, and democracy, and urged graduates to uphold the school’s honor system. The procession featured Headmasters Onderdonk and Drake, with flowers donated by Mrs. William T Hamilton Jr.
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Adrian Holmes Onderdonk
St. James School
Onderdonk
America
Lfe
St. James
Mr. Drake
William T. Hamilton, Jr
Easy Kruschen Fat Loss Plan Promises Light Waist Gains
A New York City woman asserts 40 days of a simple program cut fat by avoiding fatty foods and sugar while using a daily teaspoon of Kruschen Salts. The plan claims no hunger, weight loss within four weeks, and safety endorsed by doctors, with the cost and availability noted.
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Helga Braugh
New York City
Jake Onie
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