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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1933
Page
4
Fragmentary notes show discussions on ratifying a repeal of Prohibition. Governors and pastors are quoted as weighing the issue as support or opposition remains divided. Anti‑saloon league figures claim many states still support prohibition despite 1923 timelines.
Leading New York banks study the Glass Steagall act implications and estimate 25 percent of funds for the in France pool to guarantee bank deposits. Deposits of 20 New York clearing houses total 6.206 billion dollars, about a quarter of the Fed system’s 24.887 billion. Federal Reserve member banks would pay 0.5 percent of demand deposits, about 808 million dollars, with half due when operative.
A memorial service for two deceased members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Order of Ahepa was held at St. John's Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Walter Byron Stehl officiating. Athag Nicol of this city and John Julius of Martinsburg were honored as Greek and naturalized members attended by local Ahepa leaders. The service included an ante-communion rite and references to Greek Anglican fellowship and a recent gift of a thirty pound rock fragment from the Areopagus to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. The rock was presented by Archbishop Athenagoras and Archbishop Manning commented on Greek and Anglican closeness.
Reports from many growers indicate a small apple crop across the county and neighboring areas due to a poor set during pollination caused by prolonged rain. Franklin county suffers worst, with aphid infestations attacking the remaining fruit while spraying with nicotine is costly.
Obituaries note the death of Mrs Ethel G Smith Ford at home in Boonsboro at 3 20 am aged 50 wife of J Walter Ford and member of Trinity Lutheran church also announced are the deaths of Thalmas Harbaugh eight years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Harbaugh funeral at Rest Haven cemetery for Charles H Murphy and Harry Knabe with services at Coffman funeral home and burial in Rose Hill cemetery daily notice lists survivors and service details
The General Eldership of the Church of God in North America elected Rev. H. R. Lobb as elder and chose J. A. Detter as journalizing secretary while W. O. Barnhart was named transcribing secretary. The session noted the Church Advocate reported a net balance of 1,000 and the endowment of 110,000 for the publication house in Harrisburg.
Chicago fashion note dated June 19 reports girls creating hats from crepe paper as a new trend. The snippet highlights improvised millinery using inexpensive materials and a playful look for summer wear.
Helen Lee Worthing the former Ziegfeld Follies star, left a train near Los Angeles to avoid being sent away by her estranged husband, Dr Eugene Nelson, a negro physician. She says she still loves him but alleges mistreatment and stalks for her court-ordered alimony of 200 dollars monthly.
Ralph B Jack told police a well dressed youth robbed him of eighteen dollars and said this will help me through college. Several cases of beer spilled when they rolled off a distributor's truck on South Potomac street Saturday.
The article reports on friction between the United States and France over tariff walls. French officials advocate quotas and high duties while U.S. commissioners push for international market coordination. The Coulondre memorandum suggests shared action on agricultural products and raw materials to stabilize supply and demand.
Petitioners ask the court to define authority between the Mayor Council and the Board of Street Commissioners. The Board contends orders may be mandatory and that the Board would be a puppet if so, saving its salaries. Jamison and Prather push the case to settle political clashes over dismissals of department employees.
Hamm, seized last Thursday as he left the Hamm Brewing Company office, was released after three days of negotiations. The ransom, paid by the brewery’s agents, was less than the $100,000 demanded. Police redirected efforts, with efforts focused from Wyoming to St Paul as details emerged of the ransom drop and abduction chain involving Verne Sankey and other noted cases.
Frederick Md June 18 Vernon A Bare 17 son of Mr and Mrs Lester Bare of Frederick drowned while swimming in the Monocacy River near Buckeystown Sunday. Companions saw him drown but could not reach him due to a crowd in the water. The body was recovered about an hour later.
Cherry picking is in full blast today at Knepper's orchards in Clear Spring. Various varieties including red white sweet and sour available. Will deliver in crate lots. Best quality crop in years. Phone 1927 R.
London dispatch reports sensational British headlines on U S delegates denying internal rifts. Officials say the proposed ten percent tariff reduction agenda was a discussion basis not a formal resolution. British papers suggested a split, while American headquarters blamed loose handling in the clash of the first week of talks.
President Roosevelt continues his coastal cruise sailing a white 45 footer from the sheltered harbor at Edgartown as a northwest wind and rain threaten a squall. Navy observers accompany two destroyers while Secretary Stephen Barry notes no messages from Washington and the party enjoys bass supper.
Readers are urged to submit first page calibre news tips to the tip editor each weekday between 7 30 A M and 3 P M. Prizes go to tips with names and facts, and readers are advised to study Mondays Daily Mail to gauge winning patterns.
Charleston two weeks before the June 27 vote on the Eighteenth Amendment. Bishop James Cannon Jr. leads a strong campaign for repeal joined by F Scott McBride. Wet opposition and drys predict victory amid urging by Patrick Koontz and Rev B E Ewing.
A community event advertised at 6 p m on June 20 will be a cafeteria supper held on the lawn of Mrs B K Saum at 1222 Virginia Ave. The fundraiser is organized by Miss Sam's class to support a Christien project.
Weather bound by fog and clouds delays Navy fliers Ensign William Moffett Jr and Lieut John West as they plan to chase improved conditions for a search mission for Jimmie Mattern on a 3600 mile trans Pacific attempt from Siberia toward Nome. Coast guard and private fliers join the hunt along the mainland and Aleutians bases Argonne and Patoka stand ready to steam westward to aid the search. Mattern has been missing since leaving Khabarovsk on day five of the flight.
Charles B Fry city tax collector said 1933 city taxes will be due Wednesday June 21 with tax bills mailed today and a four percent discount available until June 30. Due to Dill the 1933 auto taxes must be paid at the County Treasurer courthouse. County Treasurer John G Bower will begin collecting state county and city motor vehicle taxes.
Regular meeting of the Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company will be held at the hall in the town building at 8 o'clock tonight. Also a festival at Shiloh Church Tuesday night June 20, with rain date Wednesday night.
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