Scouts Seek Funds for Washington County Campaign
The Boy Scouts of Washington County announce an annual fundraiser set for March 13 to 15. A committee led by Bradford and Orrick organizes the drive, forecasting growth based on 1938 progress, including 680 Scouts, three new troops, 222 leaders, and the Sideling Hill camp attendance of 19 boys. The campaign stresses trained leadership, active supervision, and community support to sustain Scouting’s health and impact.
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Boy Scouts of
Washington County
Yeterday
Bradford
George Orrick
Henry C. Triesler
W. P. Speran
C. D. Lyon
Frank Leiter
Harold Schell
Victor Stine
Hagerstown
Sideling Hill Creek
Wihout
Displaying The Flag guidelines for proper display
This is the second in a Morris Frock American Legion and Elks sponsored series on flag etiquette. It states the flag should be raised briskly and lowered ceremoniously, flown daily if weather permits, and observed in processions with U S flags on the right or front when in line. A third article will appear tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
United States
U.S
U. S
Lions Present Collecting Machine To Boost Fund
Lions presented a new mechanical milk fund device designed by W A Rosenberger of Pangborn Corp. The box accepts nickels to yield 1 pint, dimes for 1 quart, quarters for 2 1/2 quarts, and half dollars for 5 quarts of milk for the Baby Milk Fund. The lever deposits coins, triggers signs and a bell, and the box is secured for the treasurer. Entertainment featured high school students and a piano solo as club members praised the device. President John H Howard presided.
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Edwin
Blair
Lions Club
Zook
Lion W. A. Rosenberger
Pangborn Corporation
Lions
Lion Rosenberger
C. F. Balkley
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Company
Brandt Cabinet
Lion H. W. McElwee
Lion R. A. McCune
Howard McElwee
Lion McElwee
Doris C. Baker
Edward McElwee
Martha Yeakle
Hagerstown High School
Australia
John H. Howard
Scout Organization Seeks Civic Backing in Upcoming Campaign
The Scouts express confidence that local citizens will respond positively in the forthcoming campaign as they anticipate support for their initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Man Confesses To Money Tampering
Robert Lee Wills age 28 arraigned before U S Commissioner James A Ariett at Cumberland on charges of tampering with money. He changed his plea to guilty and was committed in default of 5000 bond for action of a federal grand jury. Officers said Wills admitted taking a 5 bill and a 2 bill splitting each note and pasting altered fronts and backs to pass the bills. He admitted serving a term in a reform school at Pruntytown West Virginia and breaking jail at Berkeley Springs.
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U.S
James A. Ariett
Cumberland
Robert Lee Wills
Hancock
Wills
Pruntytown
W. Va
Berkeley Springe
Mullen Retires From Street Commissioners Board
Hubert Mullen retired from the Board of Street Commissioners after the regular meeting. Aaron Beecher succeeds him and assumes office today but will not join meetings until March 14. The board discussed a fund to aid policemen in buying uniforms and studied taxi cab parking issues with no conclusion.
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Hubert Mullen
Board of Street Commissioners
Aaron Beecher
Lenten Service Tomorrow at Trinity Lutheran Chapel
A Lenten service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Chapel on Liberty Street Thursday evening at 7:45. The Rev. F. M. Dixon, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, will preach the sermon.
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Trinity Lutheran Chapel
Liberty Street
M. Dixon
Church of the Brethren
No clear headline present in fragment
The fragment praises those who foresaw today and prepared for tomorrow, stating they left a priceless heritage of land and opportunities envied by other nations. It emphasizes foresight and national progress without detailing specific people or events.
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America
Salesman Arrested in Martinsburg Theft Case
Albert A. Scher a salesman from Bayonne New Jersey was arraigned in New York on charges linked to the Martinsburg Dunn Woolen Co theft totaling 32000 plus dollars. He faces a Wheel ing West Virginia court appearance while a wider stolen goods ring is investigated with help from Martinsburg officials and federal agents.
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Dunn Woolen Company
Martinsburg
Albert A. Scher
Bayonne
N.J
Walter V. McLaughlin
West Virginia
Scher
N New York
U. S
Isaac Platt
Woolen Company
McLaughlin
Hagerstown
mercanaUle
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Carl H. McCreary
William H. Peters
Map to Guide Sportsmen in Maryland
Maryland posts a new state map showing hunting and fishing areas for vacationists. The color prints highlight fish by stream and game by mountain range, produced by the Conservation Commission with WPA and partners at half the commercial cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
State Conservation Commission
Frank Bentz
WPA
Naturalistory Society of Maryland
State Training Commission
Bentz
Skunks Drive Schoolhouse Closure and Youth Couture Reflections
A county two room school closed after a family of skunks moved under the building and ill health from the odor spurred complaints. The writer recalls boyhood fashion and sanitation, citing corduroy pants, long undergarments, and curious remedies, contrasting past and present in a humorous, observational tone.
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Our
Board of Education
Foxhound Leads Hunt at Southport in Onward Chase
A three legged foxhound runs with the pack at Southport North Carolina and stays close as the fox is cornered.
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Southport
N. C
Actors Norma Shearer and Clark Gable Star in Idiots Delight
Maryland Theatre opens a three day engagement of the screen version of Robert Sherwood s Idiot s Delight directed by Clarence Brown with Hunt Stromberg producing. The film updates the stage hit starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, follows the Omaha meeting to Europe, a border town air raid, and a love that survives war and travel. Gable performs a song number and a burlesque dance.
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Maryland
Norma Shearer
Clark Gable
Robert Sherwood
Maryland Theatre
Sherwood
Hunt Stromberg
Clarence Brown
Miss Shearer
Gable
Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne
Omaha
Europe
The
Melure
Marie Acstoinette
Brother Rat shines at Virginia Military Institute’s Academy Theatre
The article highlights VMI as the only U.S. military college whose cadets fought as a unit in the Civil War battle of New Market in May 1864. It notes Stonewall Jackson’s prewar role as an industrial chemistry instructor, explains freshmen are nicknamed Rats, and ties the stage play and upcoming film to the institute’s history and the broader Broadway interest.
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Virginia
Academy Theatre
America
New Market
Stonewall” Jackson
Broadway
Interesting merchandise in the South classifieds
In a column praising the United States Army reserve nickname West Point of the South and noting contrasting views of West Point as WW. M. 1. of the North, the piece presents a playful take on military lore and highlights the appeal of “interesting merchandise” at “interesting prices” found in classified ads.
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United States Army Reserve
General Pershing
West Point
South
Virginia
North
Sportsmen To Hold Dinner In Sharpsburg Tonight
Plans completed by the Conococheagie Sportsmen Club for a supper at the Community Hall in Sharpsburg on Thursday at 6 o clock. The meal will be served by the ladies of Sharpsburg. Music and motion pictures were scheduled as entertainment.
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Conococheagie Sportsmen Club
Sharpsbur Oun
Sharpsburg
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