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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
2
City officials today travel to Annapolis to push local bills at the General Assembly. The centerpiece would change municipal elections and primary laws, setting specific primary dates and requiring voter registration for primaries. A further measure would create a new entity or program.
The municipal purchasing department reports the mayor W Lee Elgin plans to introduce a bill before week’s end to raise the mayoral salary from 1800 to 2500 a year and double councilmen pay from 600 to 1200.
Fruit adorned blouses and matching sets appear as novelty accessories for spring wear. Features include fruit studs with cuff links, lapel clips, and coordinated shirt embellishments. The trend highlights strawberries peaches apples and lemons as decorative gadgets in fashion.
Asey Mayo and Zeb return to Aunt Sara’s as Mary Randall’s murder unfolds. Sara Leach is seen prowling the night, stirring suspicion about town animosity and a complex plot linked to Jane Warren and Eloise. Asey investigates the house, diary clues, and Jillian-like motives while danger looms ahead.
A March 15 list outlines radio programming on WEAF WABBCBS WABC WJZ and other outlets. It details evening lineups with One Man's Family Tommy Dorsey Fred Allen Kay Kyser College. and late night dramas Lights Out and Lone Ranger with varied hour shifts and last minute schedule changes.
Tokyo reports a parliamentary warning as Japan vows to fight to the last over the northern Kamehatka fishing grounds amid a long running Soviet Japanese dispute. An auction of 298 fishing lots off the Siberian coast is set for tomorrow, with Viscount Tadashiro Inouye asserting Russia is mistaken in thinking Japan will back down.
The horoscope predicts a day of good luck with profitable ventures in commerce and trade. It notes expanding industries, rising exports, and broader U S British ties while foreseeing changes in the British Empire. It also mentions spring publications, authorship for professors, and a year of steady rise for those born under Pisces.
Tilghmanton reports March events at Tilghmanton Hall Bakersville and Fairplay including Sunday school and preaching times with Young People's meeting noted. Local residents Mrs Johnny Sweitzer entertained guests from Hagerstown and families Wilhide Rickett Smith and others. Old village landmark and a stable are being demolished.
Over the past week relatives gathered in Maple Ville as Henry Stover recovered from grippe. Clyde Huntzberry and daughters Betty Marjorie and Jo Ann Moats also noted. Milton Lowery moved with family from his father’s home to Jacob Thomas’s farm in Center Hill. Mrs. R V Reichard suffered a laceration to the face from a coal bucket. Mary Louise Rhodes visits with grandparents William and Mrs Rhodes in Virginia Avenue and Lappans. Donald Lowery and wife were mentioned among local movements.
Advertises a skin ointment claiming prompt relief from itching pimples eczema and external irritations with cooling Peterson's Ointment. Highlighted benefits include soothing tired feet and cracks. Price given as 35 cents with money back guarantee if not delighted.
A resident moved from the Fred Ernst farm in Clearspring to his father's home north of the village. Mrs. Harry Davis recently returned home improving after a serious operation. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Dietrick visited Ira Yost on Virginia Avenue. Lenten services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Chapel Liberty Street at 7:45 p.m. led by Rev. Lloyd G. Davis of Washington Square Methodist Church.
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