Federal grants sought to rebuild Potomac river bridges
Representative Jennings Randolph announces plans to secure outright federal grants to replace Potomac river spans damaged by floods between Hancock Maryland and Shepherdstown West Virginia and nearby crossings. West Virginia Maryland and Virginia road officials discuss joint action with White House and state road commissions, with local chambers pushing a reconstruction plan and possible private ownership issues for new bridges.
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Potomac River
West Virginia
Maryland
Jennings Randolph
Randolph
Hancock
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Harper's Ferry
Weverton
Loudon County
Burt Simpson
West, Virginia
Bancock
Cumber
Chamber of Commerce of
Martinsburg
Earpers Ferry
Berkeley Springs
Chamber of Commerce
Frée Bridge
Chamber
U. S
Mom. Neely
Virginia
Chlorine Beings in Wells to Fight Flood Health Risk
Washington county health department announced wells in Williamsport Hancock and surrounding flood areas would be chlorinated as rapidly as possible Lime will be furnished through the Red Cross for flooded cellars to prevent disease Dr W Ross Cameron county health officer visited Hancock noting many residents remain unvaccinated against typhoid fever Officials work day and night to speed the sanitation program to prevent epidemics
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Health Department
Washington County
Williamsport
Hancock
Red Cross
W. Ross Cameron
Uncle Sam Faces Soil Erosion Crisis Through Conservation
Washington reports soil conservation becomes national priority as Congress crafts a soil policy to replace AAA. The article notes that soil is a living, layered surface requiring rest and crop rotation to combat erosion. It cites figures on US tillable acres and erosion impact, urging broad farmer involvement in conservation efforts.
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Mother Nature
Plymouth Rock
Quiasoma
United States
AAA
Wallace Launches AAA Substitution Program Nationwide
Washington March 21 The nationwide soil conservation drive begins as farmers are urged to organize county producers associations to administer the plan. Secretary Wallace says the subsidy averages 10 dollars per acre for land shifted from commercial crops to soil conserving uses with up to 1 dollar per acre for soil building crops. The initiative follows Roosevelt signing a 440 million dollar farm bill and 30 million from unexpended funds, plus a 1.73 billion authorization for bonus payments. State directors and farm leaders are ordered to form six committees and county bodies to begin immediate operations.
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Washington
New Deal
Wallace
White House
Roosevelt
Independent Offices
Agriculture Department
AAA
Jury To Try Miss Stretz For Slaying Employer
Four men sworn as jurors to try Vera Stretz for the murder of Dr. Fritz Gebhardt, executive of a German importing firm. A blue ribbon panel of Venicemen selected, with 33 prospective jurors questioned and 15 dismissed by State challenge.
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New York
Vera Stretz
Fritz Gebhardt
Miss Btrett
Samuel Leibowitz
John J. McDermott
Eagles Plan Initiation At Local Hall In 50-Member Class
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 694 will hold initiatory work at IL O C F Hall Sunday at 2:30 PM. A class of 50 men, the largest in the aerie’s history, will join. Delegations from Frostburg Cumberland Frederick Brunswick and Baltimore will attend همراه with state officials including W S Baer and Attorney General Herbert O’Conor.
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Order of Eagles
Aerie No
IL O. C. F
Aerie
Brunswick
South Potomac Street
L. 0. C. F. Hall
W. S. Baer
State Aerie
Cumberland
E. W. Miller
Washington County
Donald Cook
W. S. Sadler
Frostburg
Frederick
Baltimore
Geo. Buzzard
Mattie Zoicclara
Ed. Grove
Theodore Nearchos
Lewis Schmidt
Cecil Crampton
Webster Haines
Fred Martin
Clarence Feigley
Joseph Roman
Charles Bowers
Stewart Klenzing
W. S. Roseman
L. 3. Kretzer
John Martin
Gunt Zois
Clarence Berklite
Edwin Russell
Cy Clark
Marvin Stinebaugh
Forney Delaughter
Sam Shaffer
Joni Shroyer
Arthur Knodle
German wartime pilot found dead in apartment
Gebhardt, a World War I German air corps pilot, was discovered shot in his apartment early on November 12. Mias Stretz, found with a pistol, was crouching on a couch nearby. authorities pursued details of a possible connection to capital punishment opposition.
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Gebhardt
Mias Stretz
WPA Workers Aid Hancock Flood Relief Effort
WPA workers aided relief in Hancock and surrounding areas after the worst flood in Hancock history. About 200 men cleared debris, cleaned cisterns and wells, and worked on the water system at Hancock, Williamsport, Kemp's Mill, and Harpers Ferry. Company B National Guard squads patrolled Hancock streets and aided in safeguarding property, while CCC volunteers stood by for further calls.
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Harry L. Hopkins
WPA
Hancock
Hagerstown
Potomac
Marinand National Guard
C. L McCleary
Cumberland
Williamsport
Glass
CCC
Boonsboro
Canvass For Cash To Aid Flood Victims In County
Boy and Girl Scouts with CCC camp members in Boonsboro begin a canvass today for money food clothing and other necessities to help flood victims in Washington county. Red Cross headquarters will be in Boonsboro with funds and household furniture in demand. Citizens in distress are urged to contact local Red Cross representatives, who will relay needs to 118 West Franklin Street.
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CCC
Boonsboro
Washington County
Red Cross
West Franklin Street
Organ Recital At First Christian Church Sunday
Professor Asher Edelman will present a short organ recital at First Christian Church on Sunday evening before the regular program. He performs Nocture Opus No 2 Chopin March in F Brood Day Choral Prelude O Sacred Head and Prelude to Lohengrin. The choir sings In Heavenly Love Abiding and the pastor preaches Defeated by Wealth. Morning service at 9 30 features Miss Beatrice Phillips and Mr. George Updegraff performing.
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Asher
Edelman
First Christian Church
Chopin
F. Brooke
J. S. Bach
Wagner-Karg-Elert
Holden
Beatrice Phillips
George Updegraff
Berean Bible League Weekly Readings and Sermon
The Berean Bible League presents week readings from Judges Ruth and Daniel with daily verse ranges March 21 to March 27 and a morning sermon on Christ in You. A duet by Louis A. Coerne titled High in Heaven accompanies the program.
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Salvation Army
Berean Bible League
Gideon
Abimelech
Tola
Jai
dJephthah
Ibzan
Elen
Abden
Samael
Dan
Benjamin
Ruth
Meab
Louis A. Coerne
Christ
West End Pentecostal Church Hosts Evening Services
Services are underway at the West End Pentecostal Church on Ross and Lanvale streets led by Rev. Russell Ford D D and evangelist Dorothea Ford. Rev Dr Ford assists Dr John W Pitcher of the radio church Baltimore. Services start daily at 7:45 p m.
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West End
Musical Program at Broadfording Church of the Brethren
A musical program honoring hymn writer Fannie Crosby will be held at Broadfording Church of the Brethren on Sunday evening starting at 7 30. The program features solos duets and congregational singing and the public is invited.
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Broadfording
Sunday church notices list multiple services and pastors
A dense listing of church locations, pastors, and service times across many denominations including Christian Science Society Seventh Day Adventist U P B Pentecostal and more. It notes Sunday Schools Morning and Evening Services Prayer Meetings and midweek events for each congregation with addresses on Potomac Street Howard Street and surrounding avenues.
Multiple Churches in Williamsport Area Schedule
Sunday School and worship times listed for numerous churches in Williamsport and surrounding towns including Boonsboro Antietam Smithsburg Keedysville and Fairplay. Denominations include Church of God United Brethren in Christ Lutheran Evangelical and Reformed and Baptist with varied services throughout the day and week.
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Church OF God
Williamsport
Church OF the United Brethren IN Christ
Boonsboro Charge
F. L. Stine
Boonsboro
Sr. Co BL Peeceeressvees Friendship Unio
Halfway
Stetter
Peres
Fairplay
F. H. Suavely
Cottage Meeting
Tae P.M. Rehobeth United Brethren Church
E. Salisbury
St. Williamsport
W. M. Beattle
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Sansing Heroes of the Sorrowful Way
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Presbyterian
Washington and Prospect
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Summit Ave
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Washington and Mulberry
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West Side Ave
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A. L. Criglar
Samaria
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Church St
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Second Christian Church
W. North St
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Churca
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J.B. Stephen
An Makesomy
J. E. Stephen
Shiloh
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D. Worman
Ives Seem
Pauls
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Smithsburg
C. M. Huddle
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Fakersville
Harry “. Young
Ahvy
Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
Cave Town
Edward Plitt
Gethsemane
Broad,fording
E'Tlock Cottage
Beaver Creek Christian Chas
Hume Funk
Ssupies Manor
MT. Moriah Lutheran Church
Fosville
T. Pauls Reformed Church
Western Pike
Clearapring
J. W. Huffman
Thurs
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J. BP. Marrica
James Evangelical and Reformed Church
Wolfeville
Edward T. Plitt
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MT. Zion
Ira W. Shindle
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