Eight Year Old World’s Youngest Traffic Officer
Malden Mass March 20 eight year old Joe McArthur of Willow Place is described as the youngest traffic officer in the world. He steps into the center of busy squares during relief periods and his directions are followed by truckmen and drivers. Since he could walk he has aspired to be a cop and now wears a complete policeman outfit. A separate Memphis Tennessee robbery story notes a thief earning fourteen dollars after a night’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy International News Service
Malden
Mass
Joe. McArthur
Willow Place
Joe
Train Story and Local Characters Stirs Hagerstown
The Norfolk and Western train arrives in Hagerstown with Mrs. Margaret Sanger present for pointers. A traveling family led by a man nicknamed Popper creates a comical scene, while the local sheriff and police chief flare in a lighthearted episode. The piece blends social commentary with vivid, humorous portraits of townsfolk and train travelers.
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Norfolk and Western
Hagerstown
Margaret Sanger
Republic
Popper
Mommer
Radio Programming and Schedules for KDKA and KYW
A catalog of station schedules from KDKA East Pittsburgh and KYW Chicago detailing daily programs, times, and features from morning through night including music, sermons, concerts, lectures, children’s stories, stock reports, weather forecasts, and special segments hosted by various artists and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Kdka Little Symphony Orchestra
H. V. P. Francis
Corn Products Refining Co
J. G. Bennett Co
WJZ
Newark
N. J
St. Nicholas Magazine
University of the Air
Arthur Barton
Cncert
Army
Arlington
Farmers to protest rates of C P Co in Washington County
Leon R Yourtee and J Andrew Cahill to file protest before the Public Service Commission against Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co rates in Washington County. Meeting notes outline road program totaling 47 miles and a sign initiative, with county reassessment raising tax bases. Officers elected. freight rate differences to be protested. Rev Hartman praised for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Washington County
Public Service Commission
Leon R. Yourtee
J. Andrew
Cahil
Washington County Farmers Association
Dan
S&s. P. Co
Baltimore City
Henry Holzapfel
Board of County Commissioners
Sharpsburg Pike
Downsville Pike
Cearfoss Pike
Leaver Creek
Smitheburg Pike
Leitersburg Pike
Holapfel
Yourtee
Hagerstown
J. Andrew Cahill
H. BE. Bester
J. Stewart Hartman
Charles B. Wagner
Thomas L. Smith
J. Kieffer Funk
Leo Cahill D
D. Mulie
J Stewart Hartman
Association
EB. Beater
Hartman
Bester
Gohill
Bridal Finery for Bowes-Lyon Bride on Wedding Day
Lady Bowes-Lyon will appear to the Duke of York on her wedding morn next month as she becomes the bride of King George and Queen Mary's second son in a royal ceremony.
Adam and Eve on Holm Island in Orkneys
London dispatch notes Holm island in the Orkney group has a population of two persons, a man and his wife, per the latest census, making the eternal triangle an impossibility there.
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Adam and Eve
London
Holm
Orkney
Housewife Finds Hidden Cash In Fireplace in England
A March 15 report from Felling, England, recounts a housewife hiring a workman to repair her fireplace. The worker uncovered a tin box with 3000 in bank notes and a second box nearby holding 11500, totaling 14500 in recovered money.
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Felling
England
New Church Paper From Rev Raymond Headley Pastor
Rev Raymond BE Headley, head of U B Churches at Chewsville Shiloh and Fiddlersburg, announces a new church paper to promote church work and community religious effort.
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Raymond Be, Headley
U. B
Chewsville
Shiloh
Fiddlersburg
Prohibition unit reports 203 stills seized in Virginia
Federal agents and Virginia law enforcement cooperated to destroy 203 stills and arrest 200 in the past two months, per a report to Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes from Virginia director R. A. Fulwhler. The notice notes satisfactory agency cooperation and ongoing strengthening of ties.
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Virginia
Haynes
R. A. Fulwhler
Washington
Election Notice for Hagerstown Ward Councilmen
Notice to requalified voters of Hagerstown Maryland of an election on Monday March 26 1923 for Ward 1 one Councilman for two years Ward 3 one Councilman Ward 6 one Councilman for two years. Election to commence at six in the morning and continue to six in the evening. Mayor Charles Ey Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Charles Ey Bowman Miyor
Greencastle Notes On Clay Bird Shooting And Local Happenings
Greencastle Pa March 17 revived clay bird shooting drew large crowds at John Cooper’s home east of town. Watson Davison left for Moosejaw Canada after four months with his brother J W W Davison. Crunkleton recovers from grippe. Sons and Daughters of Liberty celebrate 16th anniversary in Franklin Apartments with visitors from Chambersburg and Waynesboro. Twenty eight library books added. Miss Ruth Smith and Miss Mary Weagly named delegates to Missionary Convention in York. Mrs Karen Shartle visits from Washington DC and Waynesboro. Mary Huxon hosts Nell Seibert at East Baltimore Street. Travelers Club meets at Miss Emily Collier’s. readers are Mrs Homer and Miss Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
John Cooper
Humane Society
Watson Davison
Moosejaw
Saskatchewan
Canada
J. W W. Davison
South Carlisle Street
Jacob Crunkleton
East Madison Street
Boyd Smith
Lewistown
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
American Legion
Franklin Apartments
Emily Collier
J. K. Homer
Bary Grove
Seminary for traveling men by Soviet labor council
The Supreme Council of Labor and Defense in Moscow has established a seminary for traveling men. The new institution aims to train workers in discipline and skills for long journeys and service roles.
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Moscow
Supreme Council of Labor and Defense
Cause of Piles Found by Doctor Leonhardt
Dr Leonhardt states internal cause for piles explains why salves and operations fail to relieve. Harmless EM-ROID removes the cause. If it falls back, Morey back. Sold at Aughinbaugh and Wenisley Drug stores.
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Leonhardt
Aughinbaugh & Wneisley Drug Stores
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Memphis
Tenn
Charlie Cushne
Ano
Flo Zcigfeld
United Elec. & Wireless Co
East Antictuus Street
Oxton
Federal, Grebe, Glapp Eastman
Dreamtime Lady
Alen
KYW
Chicago
Lewe
Westinghouse
U.S. S
Mepatric Service Co
Ory Wenneberger
Gough Cannon Avonis
Farmers’ Association
Dr Kings
Sues
Babe Ruth
Dolores Dixon
New York
NEW Church Paper
Sager-Redford Lumber Company, Inc
State Tax Commission
Hme
Frank
Sager
Louis A. Sager
F. GO. D. Redford
Bridget
Antielm Fire Company
Mulberry Street
Fordson Rng Y Reveners
Univlatal Tracom
Lincoln Hagerstown Motor CA
B. & O. Depot
Etn
Turole
Fashion Park
W. A. Hopkins
Colonial Theatre Bldg
Leiter ’ Brothers
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