11 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1936
Page
1
Mrs. Mary Bradley, a widow of unspecified age, collapsed and died of a heart attack in the office of attorney J. Clark Davis while he prepared her will. The woman left three sons according to the fragmentary report.
Fire departments from Maryland and nearby states prepare for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association opening session June 24 in Hagerstown. About 900 firemen are expected for the opening, with Baltimore delegation of 500 and participants from Westminster Lonaconing Winchester Martinsburg Chambersburg Waynesboro. A 26 June parade may draw 25 000 spectators and include $2000 in prizes plus drilling and band contests at the fair grounds. General Secretary John Corderman reports high out of state interest for the 1936 convention.
Firemen have reserved all available space in local hotels and many private residents will be turned into rooming houses for visitors. The State Armory will serve as headquarters for business sessions.
Local sports figure Ray Knodle fished with dry flies and landed a 17 inch brown trout weighing one and a half pounds in Frederick County. He displayed the largest catch of the day among a litter of good size fish.
The guide advises wiping wood floors once a week using a soft cloth and clear water to maintain shine. It recommends avoiding harsh cleaners. Keep floors dry to prevent water damage and maintain natural finish.
Ten members of St Marys High School senior class will receive diplomas at graduation in St Marys Catholic Church on Sunday evening June 14 at 730. Diplomas will be presented by Rev Thomas D Reinhart pastor. Class Night is Friday at 8 oclock in the school library. Eighth grade also to graduate in church after 9 am Mass.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor sprinklers attached to fire plugs in scattered Hagerstown areas. After a conference with City Councilmen C. L. Lughbaugh and J. David Bowman at Hotel Alexander, zones will be roped off and children may play under the spray for hours on hot summer evenings. The note on China’s education system mentions 22 special schools for the sightless and 18 institutions for the deaf and dumb.
Houston report says 65 year old P J E Gresham died in hospital from injuries after a crude pocket knife emasculation Sunday night near Hempstead. Suspect J A Jenkins aged 67 who admitted attacking Gresham was later found shot to death. An inquest was started into the killings.
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