Scout Masters Hold Meeting in Washington County
The Washington County Council Scoutmasters Association met last night at the Red Plain Knights of Columbus hall. Colonel Carmichael spoke on Ceremonies in the Scout Program and John Ferguson discussed The Boys Reading Program. Major Van Deboe attended and aided discussions. Officers nominated include President Al Bowers Fred Eutler Clyde Kale and Secretaries Claude Minnich Claude Poole with the runner up to be vice president. The new officers will be installed in the fall with a training course resumes. Plans for the June 28 dance at Carl's boat with chairs Guy Hoffmaster Al Bowers Clyde Kale in charge.
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John’ ‘Carmichael
John Ferguson
Major van Deboe
Victor Cushna
al Bowers
Fred Eutler
Clyde Kale
Claude Minnich
Claude Poole
James Shoemaker Recovers Head Wounding At Hospital
James Shoemaker of near Hancock woke at Washington County Hospital for the first time last night after an axe attack about ten days ago. Richard Johnson of near Hancock is charged with the assault and held on bond awaiting the outcome of Shoemaker’s injuries.
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James Shoemaker
Hancock
Washington County
Richard Johnson
Shoemaker
Dear Betty Brainerd on dating two boys and choosing
A reader asks whether to date both A and B or quit. The columnist scolds the dilemma, argues against unequal freedoms, mocks promises of exclusivity, and urges ending both relationships to avoid worsening strain. Advises moving on with multiple partners, preserving friendship with others.
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Betty Brainerd
Election at Hagerstown Lions Club selects new officers
At the annual Lions Club election Rev. H. A. Fesperman was named president for the coming year. Other officers include T. J. Cullum as first vice president Martin Ingram second vice president H. W. McElwee third vice president Joseph Foltz secretary and treasurer Dr Gordon A Lewis fontamer Scott McKane tail twister with G. W. Tyler and John Howard as directors. Two directors will serve two years B. B. Kneisley and Charles Hoffman terms expire in 1935. Committees plan Ladies Night for Monday June 25 at the Club. F. A. Welty retiring president.
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Hagerstown Lions Club
H. A. Fesperman
T. J. Cullum
Martin Ingram
H. W. McElwee
Joseph Foltz
Gordon A. Lewis
Fon Tamer
Scott McKane
G. W. Tyler
John Howard
B. B. Kneisley
Charles Hoffman
Martin, Ingram
John Beckenbaugh
Antream
Antietam
Plan Early Start On Postoffices Plan Early Start On Postoffices
Post master General Farley said in Washington that the department will within two weeks draft plans to build 300 to 400 post offices and other federal buildings as unemployment relief. Funds come from the $65 million public works item in the second deficiency appropriation bill. He did not specify how many other buildings besides post offices would be included, but most money is expected to fund post offices. Hagerstown may be among new postoffice sites.
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Washington
Farley
Worried Chums Refuse to Date Behind Parents’ Back
Betty Brainerd advises two 16 year olds to stop sneaky dating with 17 year old boys, urging parental trust and conformity. She condemns kissing at parties and games as improper for their age, and offers to help with further guidance.
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Betty Brainerd
Make Your Own Popular Spectator Pattern No 2843
Fashion notice describes pattern No 2843 in white tub silk with blue dots and variants. Includes sizes 14 16 18 and 36 38 40 inch bust with yardage details and a request for 15 cents via mail order to Fashion Dept New York. Also promotes the Summer Pattern Book featuring fashions beauty and health priced 10 cents and combined book and pattern for 25 cents.
Hagerstown Silk Company Triumph Over Security 2 to 0
In Industrial League play the Hagerstown Silk Company defeated Security 2 to 0 as pitcher J Weibel hurled a two hit ball. Mathews of Security allowed four hits. Also noted: St John’s Lutheran church men discuss forming a club. Stauffer promoted to captain in Germany. ex mayor Preston visits. cab drivers warned. farming meeting draws 1000 attendees with pruning and spraying demos. Lizer strikes out seventeen as Western Enterprise loses 3 to 1 to Shepherdstown.
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J. Weibel
Hagerstown Silk Company
Mathews
Ralph S. Stauffer
Coblentz
Germany
War Department
Preston
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Local Market and Community Notes From Early Times
Wheat sold at 1.02 per bushel in Baltimore market and 87 cents locally. Bass biting slowly for unknown reason. River clear. Mr and Mrs G F Zeigler celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Richard Hartle Fred Gelwicks Charles Horn and Alfred Baker elected to junior fire company membership. Mary-
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Baltimore
Mrs
G. F. Zeigler
Richard Hartle
Fred Gelwicks
Charles Horn
Alfred Baker
Mary
Local quarry activity and market prices in Boonsboro area
Land and Alabama Company operated a quarry near Eakles Mill with nearby market data. Raspberries sold for 15 to 20 cents a quart, cherries 8 to 12 cents, eggs 17 cents per dozen, peas 12 cents a quart. A new 30 by 50 foot trolley station was built at Pen Mar Park. Jesse Stotlemyer became a clerk at M Bomberger and Son in Boonsboro.
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Land and Alabama Company
Eakles’ Mill
Pen Mar Park
Jesse Stotlemyer
M. Bomberger and Son
Boonsboro
Blair's Valley Picnic Set for August 2011
August 2011 has been announced as the date for Blair's Valley annual picnic with special entertainment in preparation for the event.
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Blair’s Valley
Local Women Attend College Park College Week for Women
Eleven women from Hagerstown travel to College Park on Thursday for Visitors Day at University of Maryland College Week for Women. Homemaker Clubs of Washington County members attend morning demonstrations and lectures on homemaking, a garden party, and a musicale pagent titled The Story of America in Song. Twenty-two more Washington County Homemakers stay all week for sessions. Reservations list Mrs. D. K. Poole Elizabeth Kelley Kay Rohrer Charles Bowers Edison Groh Nellie Hoover Allen Smith Howard Sword Irene Rostetter Harry Douh Norbert Gagnon.
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Hagerstown
College Park
University of Maryland
Washington County
America
D. K. Poole
Elizabeth Kelley
Kay Rohrer
Charles Bowers
Edison Groh
Nellie Hoover
Allen Smith
Howard Sword
Irene Rostetter
Harry Douh
Norbert Gagnon
Motive Sought In Beckley Slaying
State police hunted a motive for the slaying of Edmund Anders 60 clubbed to death in his small Beckley grocery store amid an unfolding homicide inquiry. The investigation focused on why the long time merchant was attacked in his shop.
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Beckley
W. Va
Edmund Anders
Tragedy Hits Home As Double Shooting Injures Family
In a Monday night incident near a residence, Anders allegedly beat his wife Polly and her sister Mia Short to death after allegedly seeking to serve a late customer at a store. Ed Anders then shot Polly as she moved toward the home. A second bullet grazed Polly’s neck and a third struck Mia Short, fracturing her leg inside the house. Federal troopers reported details of the sequence and injuries.
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Ing
Anders
Polly
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Alan Campbell
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Neufek
Pathan
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Potomac Street
Hagerstown, Maryland
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Lions Lunch
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Service Club
Betty Brainern
Laura I. Baldt, A.M
Teachers College
Columbia University
New York
Daily Mail
Fashion Dept
Hagerstown Mall
Fifth Ave
York City
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Robert H. McCauley
Howard P. Hartman
Court House
County Agricultural Association
J. Andrew Cahill
Lizer
Western Enterprise Baseball Club
Shepherdstown
KAY Jewelry CO
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Modern Right Depository
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