Hitler Ready to Intervene for Slovaks Provide Vienna Parade Threat
Nazi leaders signaled readiness to deploy army units and SS to aid Slovakia with Vienna near Bratislava as Germany coordinates with Italy in the Rome Berlin axis. Bratislava rejects Slovak Separatist overtures while a new cabinet under Karl Sider is named amid Czech tensions. Durcansky urges Slovaks to prepare for a decisive hour as Berlin watches closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid
Hitler
Vienna
Bratislava
Rome-Berlin
Czecho-Slovakia
Ferdinand
Slovakia
Berlin
Emil Bacha
Tiso
Durcansky
Payette Funeral Held for Washington Doctor
Dr George N Payette longtime Washington skin specialist died at Garfield Hospital after a twelve day illness from an aeropteous infection. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 30 in Washington for the 1859 born physician, father of George N Payette Jr and John J Payette both of Warner Bros. Washington. He leaves two daughters Mrs George A Desnan and Mrs William J Schwalm. He had resided in Washington 62 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George N Payette
Garfield Hospital
Payette
George N. Payette, Jr
Hagerstown
Warner Bros
John J. Payette
Dr. Payette
Woonsock
Susie Davis
Amos Davis
Taek Washington Street
James
Lydia
Null Cramer
Helen
Grace Davis
Mabel Brages
Ruby Henson
Hazel Alice
James L
Amos, Jr
Mary Semler
Sally Barber
Fueral
A. K. Coffman
J. S. Simon
Rose Hill Cemetery
Joseph W. McDonald
Hamilton Boulevard
Angus and
Rebecca (Biggerstaff) McDonald
Paw Paw
W. Va
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Lucy V. McDonald
S. R. Creel
Edgar Enoch
Philadelphia
Nan Robinette
Charles Michael
J. W. Martin
Baltimore
William
Cumberland
Frank
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
F. O. Leary
Riverview
Williamsport
Annie Elizabeth Phillips
Lorenza Phillips
Yarrowshoro
Church of the Brethren of
Brownsville
John Carey
Russell Weber
Parker Carter
William Harrison
Brunswick
George and
Theron
Yarrowsburg
Janie
Mary E. Stockslager
Washington County Hospital
St. John’s Lutheran Church
R. G. Herman
Edgar Middlekauff
Ilinois
Harvey Middlekauff
Washington, D. C
Albert
Elmer Middlekauff
City
John C. O'Neil
South
Cannon Avenue
J. Edward Harms
Rest Haven Cemetery
Deaths of local residents pass after long illnesses
Obituaries from Washington County list Nancy Ellen Schnebly and Susie Davis among several local deaths. The notices note funeral details, family survivors including spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren, and church or cemetery affiliations in St. Pauls Reformed Church, Rose Hill, and Rest Haven.
Communists Ousted From All Offices In Madrid Uprising
The council government says it crushed a six day Communist revolt and replaced municipal leaders in Madrid. Two leaders, Lieut. Col. Francisco Bueno and Lieut. Col. Jose Barcelo, were captured near Madrid as many Communists fled to embassies. Casualties among Communist troops were reported as great but not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Miaja
Council
Miaja
Francisco Bueno
Second Army Corps
Ciudad Lineal
Madrid
Jose Barcelo
First Army Corps
la Pedriza
Guadarrame Mountains
Budget Drive Starts Today for Scout Budget in Hagerstown
Nearly one hundred volunteers begin a three day campaign to raise 5300 to continue Boy Scout activities in Hagerstown and Washington County in 1939. Campaign Chairman Sydney B Bradford notes high enthusiasm and expects success as Edward Summers leads county groups in eight communities. Scouting has grown and the drive aims to ensure ongoing physical mental and moral training for youth. Workers plan first report dinner at the Hamilton Hotel at 6:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Washington County
Sydney 8
Bradford
Edward Summers
Hamilton Hotel
Obituary notices from Smithsburg and Waynesboro area
Multiple death notices and funeral details from Smithsburg and Waynesboro Pa and nearby towns. Edward Fahrney of Waynesboro dies of a heart attack with services and burial plans noted. Mollie Glass of New Kingston with family listed and funeral details. Mary Ellen Forrest of Smithsburg dies at 67 with survivors listed and funeral set at Moorer funeral home. Also a community bridge and 500 party notice in a local location with activities and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Glass
New Kingston
Crampton
Walkersville
James
Thomas
Buffalo
W. Fink
Mt. View
Edward 8. Fahrney
Weynesboro
Cora Funk Fahrney
Floyd
Max J
This City
Mary Krise
York
Nellie Fahrney
Ynesboro
Clyde
Waynesboro
West Main Street
S. E. Lobach
Mary Ellen Forrest
Smithsburg
Rosa Wendall
Aurora
John Gsell
Hagerstown
Charles
Paul
Melvin
Braden Forrest
Robert
Charles Boring
Iva Miller
Moorer
E. T. Plitt
Mennonite
Clearspring
Health ad highlights neuritis and rheumatism relief
An old newspaper classifieds snippet offers medical help from Dr. Shipley for neuritis and rheumatism with a dollar price and a Washington Street address. Additional ads promise daily service and a license tag information line, referencing Delphey's Daily Service with a Franklin Street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphey
Franklin St
Sherman Fairchild built aviation empire from ten million nest egg
Lemuel F. Parton profiles Sherman M. Fairchild the youthful president of a leading Hagerstown company. He inherited about $10 million fueling aviation ventures and engine innovations. Fairchild’s inline engines outpace foreign radials. he sold to Greece in 1936 and aims for military production. His father built IBM style tools and Fairchild Aerial Surveys led NY camera surveys. His work parallels a free, self starter spirit in U S industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel F. Parton
Sherman M. Fairchild
Hagerstown
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Fairchild
Ynis
George W. Fairchild
Interna
Uncle Sam
Wheeler Proposes Congressional Groups Study Fiscal Policies
Roosevelt discusses WPA funding with Democratic leaders to July 1 and plans a message to Congress. Wheeler proposes special congressional committees to study fiscal and administrative policies to boost economy and efficiency, urging fact gathering through 1940. Harrison opposes extra 150 million relief funds, urging continued economy and funds spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington
D-Mont
Europe
Orient
Congress
Roosevelt
Congressional
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Senator Byrnes
D-Sc
Department of Public Works
WPA
Banquet Plans Are Completed At Funkstown Event
Funkstown Fish and Game Protective Association announces the second annual banquet on Tuesday March 21 at the Reformed Church Funkstown with guests including Tal of Denmead E Lee Te Compte Mr Powell and Frank T Bentz. Reels of outdoor life motion pictures will be shown by Mr Bentz. Rev Dr William Samuel Jess will be toastmaster. Tickets are limited and should be reserved early. Banquet served at 6 20 p.m.
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Tal
Denmead
Federal Bureau of Tratcheries
E. Lee Te
Funkstown
Wm. Samuel Jess
Police project ends in child handcuff incident
Backfired lesson at Minntapoles elementary drew attention when Dick Parath, grandson of the sheriff, showed handcuffs to classmates. Tony Zappa then tried them on and was cuffed until a sheriff’s deputy arrived with the key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minntapoles
Dick Parath
Anthony Zappa
Tony
Sheriffs Office
Cat and dog give birth in hollow oak at farm
In Louisburg North Carolina on March 13 a cat born litter of two kittens in a hollow oak on T C Mays farm. A few days later a stray dog chose the same tree and produced eight pups. Both animals raise their broods in the tree without argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisburg
N.C
T. C. May
Blizzard Strikes New England Heavy Snow Across States
A Sunday blizzard hit New England with two to four inches in Vermont and New Hampshire, six inches in Rhode Island, and six to twelve in Connecticut where it turned to rain. The storm caused six deaths in New Jersey, disrupted traffic, and dumped sleet in Pennsylvania. Farther south, Maryland saw cool cloudy weather, while the Midwest reported damage from sleet and floods. Two pedestrians died on icy Maryland roads and several states faced flooding and power line damage. In Indiana and Michigan, conditions eased after heavy weekend rains and rising rivers.
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Fentral
Vermont
New Stampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Marlland
Baltimore
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Iowa
Middle West
Towa
Col Tilghiman Is Named Salisbury's Unselfish Leader
Col William B Tilghiman Jr, a 54 year old Salisbury businessman and amateur aviator, won the 1938 Salisbury award for the communitys most unselfish contributions. He received the prize of 225 dollars at a theater ceremony attended by hundreds and pledged the money to welfare groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Tilghman
Welfi
4-H Club Envoys To Camp Named
COLLEGE PARK Maryland March 13 Two boys and two girls active in 4-H work in Maryland will represent the state at the national club camp in Washington June 1 to 21 The four are Katherine Uebel Baltimore county Jessie Guard Garrett county William Powell Allegany county and George Lechlider Montgomery county Miss Uebel and Miss Guard have been presidents of their county clubs and Miss Guard represented her county at the last state council meeting Lechlider and Powell have seven years in club work Powell has been secretary of the Allegany County Boys Club Federation Lechlider has served as president of the Rockville 4-H club and led his county senior 4-H club council
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Washington
Katherine Uebel
Baltimore County
Jessie Guard
Garrett County
William Powell
Allegany County
George Lechlider
Montgomery County
Miss Uebel
Miss Guard
Lechlider
Powell
Allegany County Boys’ Club Federation
Rockville
North East Storm Warnings Shift Along Atlantic Coast
The weather bureau reports a strongly intense form over Nantucket moving north eastward. Advisory times show warnings from Block Island to Hasport Maine at 10:30 am and 4 pm updates. By 4 pm warnings extended from Block Island to Eastport Maine and then to Portland Maine, with northwest warnings south of Block Island to Cape Hatteras and small craft advisories in the upper Chesapeake Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Nantucket
Mass
Block Island
R. I
Hasport
Maine
Eastport
Portland
Split Commission Plan Of OConor Expected To Pass
Maryland lawmakers advance toward final action on Gov OConor's Split Commission conservation plan amid a push on a two percent sales tax to fund state revenue. The House defeat of judiciary referral signals bipartisan consensus. A separate parole system reorganization proposal and a veto threat over a Baltimore police retirement bill are also noted.
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O’conor
Annapolis
Maryland
Herbert R. O'Conor
House
Judiciary Committee
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET QUOTATIONS AND NOTICE
Grain market quotes by Stein Bros and associates appear amid a notice seeking the whereabouts of David Blair formerly of Mercersburg Pa and Hagerstown Md. Persons with information are asked to contact Mrs Marie Heyworth at 66 West Side Ave Hagerstown via phone 2298 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armstrong
Hagerstown
Amer
Wat
Atchison Ae
B. & Ows
Beth. Steel - Ta
Casa
Chrysler Si
Coneal
Crown Ck, & SL DuPont
Ani
Motora
Ba Goodyear
Nat'l. Dist'l
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Iy Cent
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas Armstrong Lidg
Hagerstown, Md
David Blair
Mercersburg
Marie Heyworth
West Side Ave
W. Adv
Railroad officials stranded on Wyoming Nebraska line luncheon
C Clarke and N R Williams, top Union Pacific figures, traveled by auto from Wyoming to Gering Nebraska to attend a luncheon in their honor. While eating and speaking they experienced motor trouble and were stranded near the Wyoming Nebraska line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering
C. Clarke
Union Pacific Railroad
N. R. Williams
Wyoming
Neb
Clarke
Williams
Wyoming-Nebraska
Beck's Restaurant Stewed Chicken and Waffles
A brief ad lists Beck's Restaurant offering stewed chicken and waffles with potatoes and cole slaw as featured sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck's
Cole Slaw
Beck’s
Abc
BECK
Skeleton picketers haunt Crown HillDowntown
In Indianapolis on March 13 two United Cemetery Workers union picketers wore skull and bones costumes to protest Crown Hill Cemetery directors. They carried signs decrying unrest and urged better working conditions while drawing attention from shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Cemetery Workers Union
C.I.0
Skull and Bones Hallowe’en-suits
Crown Hill Cemetery Association
Crown Hill
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Saum's
North
Jonathan St
Adv
Franklin Court Tnes
Dick Gardner
Pegey Lawson
Lookout House
Covington, Ky
Maryland Awning Co
Renr
E. Wash
Baldwin Nn
Fleigh Motor CO
Avenue Thane
Consumer's Finance Service, Inc
Professional
Room 407
Nancy Ellen Schnebly
J. E. Schnebly
Broadfording Road
David and
Susan
Bricker) Smith
St. Paul's Reformed Church
Clarence Eckstine
Paul Anthony
Downsville Pike
Lloyd
Joseph Faust
Chambersburg
George W. Smith
J. Rush
Elmer
California
St. Paul's Church
J. Wade Huffman
Daniel L. Martin
Brooks Coleman
Redington
Walter Smith
Mary Martin
Martha Miller
Nannie McCay
LH. Martin
D. F. Martin
John J. Crampton
Sharpsburg
Mary Whisner
Oliver Crampton
Sharpshort
Betty Danner
Campaign For Boy Scouts Fund
Old Post
Brash Co. Council Homemakers Clubs
Hagerstown Corporation
W.P.A
Ward
White House
New England
Col. Tilghman
Outdoor Life Federation
H. Lee Hoffman, Jr
Federation
Supreme Bench of
Baltimore Police
Robert F. Stanton
Baltimore Police Department
Slanton
Harry W. Nice
Chicago Grain Market
Herald-Mail
Leck and Gunsmith
Carl J. Schlotterbeck
Potomac St
Colman R. Hauver
N. Potomac St
Scharf
St. Patrick’s
AL St. Pan's
Ladies Sewing Guild
R. Bruce Carson
Bethel U. B. Church
Chewsville
ST. Patrick's Ball
Smithsburg Hall
Johnny Sommer
Parl Jones
Franklin Court
Poegey Lawson
Lante Ont House
Adm
Ally
Amdenta
Firat Federal Savings & Conwy Aan
Cands
Federal Savings & Loan Asan
Universal Dry Cleaner
H. L. Mills W. Baltimarée St. Fhane
Tom Cross
Timken
Harry E. Keedy
Washington County, Md
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