School Board Nears PWA Funds For County Construction
The Board of Education authorized advertising for bids on two school construction projects once PWA funds for the county are assured. Buckler Fenhagen reported Washington officials may favor funding among early projects, with an estimated local grant of about 131,660. The board also discussed potential additions and remodels at Mapleville Downsville Boonsboro and Clearspring schools, prioritizing Boonsboro due to severe overcrowding.
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Board of Education
PWA
Buckler & Fenhagen
Baltimore
Washington
Washington County
Mapleville
Downsville
Boonsboro
Fireside Chat on Friday Announced for National Broadcast
President Roosevelt announced a nationwide radio chat from Washington at 9 30 p m Friday June 24 broadcast over major networks. He said the talk would be general and expected to cover the 3750 million lending program and a pending bill along with other enacted program phases.
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Myde Park
Roosevelt
Hare
Washington
Congress
Boonsboro High School Sees Planned Expansions and Scholarships
The school board discussed adding eight classrooms with two end additions once PWA funds are secured, though plans are not yet drawn. Architect A J Klinkhart will oversee. Bond-funded construction around $160,000 is planned, with repairs and painting this summer. Two senatorial scholarships awarded to Maryland Institute of Art and Design student Howard Sigentfritz and St Johns College recipient Gilbert Hull.
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Boonsboro
PWA
Buckler & Fenhagen
Williamsport
South Potomac
A. J. Klinkhart
Maryland Institute of Art and Design
Howard Sigentfritz
Ernest W. Miller
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Gilbert Hull
Hagerstown
Hull
Swimmer Rescued by Eastport Girl
Annapolis Md June 22 Louis Wood of Whitemarsh Prince Georges county owes his life to Thelma Louise Jones 1 18 of Eastport a graduate of Annapolis High School who pulled him from 15 feet of water Sunday at the Knights of Columbus picnic at Priest farm This was her second rescue after saving Victoria DiMaggio at the same beach on June 14 1924 while a student at St Marys Catholic School
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Annapolis
Louis Wood
Whitemarsh
Prince George's County
Thelma Louise Jones
Eastport
Misa Jones
Wood
Knights of Columbus
Priest Farm
Jones
St. Mary's Catholic School
Victoria DiMaggio
Court Congestion Sparks Criticism in Cumberland
In Cumberland Maryland on June 22 a dispute over Justice of the Peace Court congestion drew attention as seven prisoners were released for lack of time to try them. Police say the men were arrested aboard a freight train and released because the city could not provide lodgings and meals until trial.
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Cumberland
Justice of the Peace
Harry W. Nica
John G. Miller
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Odala
U S TO CONTINUE PROBE INTO SPY ACTIVITIES OVER NATION
New York dispatch reports federal prosecutors will press the spy investigation linked to 18 German suspects and an alleged Nazi plot to steal defense secrets. Four defendants remain in custody as two witnesses are guarded in New York, while others are abroad. Secretary Hull travels to Washington amid the unsettled foreign scene.
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New York
United States
Lamar Hardy
Jin
Federal Building
Hardy
German War Ministry
Germany
Kate Moog Busch
Fritz Griebl
Santa de Wanger
Roosevelt
Mitchell Fields
Long Island
Johanna Hofmann
Europa
Guenther Gustave Rumrich
U. S. Army
Erich Glaser
Army Air Corps
Mitchel Field
Otto Herrmann
Voss
Griebl
Cordell Hull
Washington
Epy
Leon G. Turrou
Bureau of Investigation
Turrou
Army
Navy
Armed Services
Martin Candidate Declares House of Delegates Bid
Charles Town West Virginia June 22 U S Martin of Shepherdstown announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination from Jefferson county to the House of Delegates. Martin was defeated in the 1936 primary by John Skinner.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Injured in fall man treated after hay wagon mishap
Grover Wishard of Hagerstown Route 5 was injured in a fall from a hay wagon late yesterday evening. Hospital attendants said the full extent of his head and chest injuries had not been determined.
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Grover Wishard
Hagerstown
Route 5
Soap Box Derby Topic At Hagerstown Luncheon
Lion Charles W. Hoffman discusses the All-American Soap Box Derby to be held August 10 in Hagerstown. Sponsored by Herald Mail Co and Hoffman Chevrolet Co with the Elks Club. Winner goes to Akron for national competition with a college scholarship prize.
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Hagerstown Lions Club
Alexander
Lion Charles W. Hoffman
Herald Mail Co
Hoffman , Chevrolet Co
Elks Club
Hagerstown
Akron
Ohio
United States
F. D B. Spofford
Permit rescinded for Harwood CCC camp in Maryland
In Annapolis on June 22, the Board of County Commissioners rescinded permission for a segregated CCC camp at Harwood after opposition from about 175 residents of Anne Arundel County. The decision followed heated discussions and local objections.
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Annapolis, Md
Lone Anne Arundel Country
Board of County Commissioners
Harwood
Treasures Saved By Paris Firemen
Paris firemen battled a Louvre blaze that threatened priceless art as seven companies fought smoke from upper floors. A small roof fire was contained with damage limited to the roof while a railroad exhibit valued at over a million dollars was highlighted for the 1939 San Francisco World's Fair.
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Paris Fremen
Louvre Museum
Boy Scouts Sponsor Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Washington County Council of the Boy Scouts of America again sponsors the annual Fourth of July fireworks in Hagerstown. Proceeds above expenses fund Camp Sinoquipe water wells on Sideling Hill. five top sellers win a free week at camp. Grandstand tickets are 25 cents. program features more ground pieces and fewer sky pieces with improved unobstructed viewing.
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Washington County
Hagerstown
Sinoquipe
Sideling Hill
Sees Big Boost In Tax Basis
Baltimore June 22 Harry C Levin State Tax Commission Chairman predicted a survey of securities owned in Maryland will add 100000000 in taxable securities to the Baltimore tax roll by August 1 and substantial sums to rolls of the counties. The tax on securities is 45 cents per 100 dollars versus 2.80 per 100 on real estate in Baltimore. CONTRACT AWARDED The contract for building approaches to the Hancock bridge was awarded by the State Roads Commission to the Cumberland Contracting Company at a bid of 87973. The work includes grading and concrete surfacing.
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Baltimore
Harry C. Levin
State Tax Commission
Maryland
Hancock Bridge
State Roads Commission
Cumberland Contracting Company
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