Company Plans for Lower Rates with Maryland PSC Review
Washington County delegates push a bill to authorize Maryland Public Service Commission to investigate Hagerstown Light and Heat Company gas rates. Company officials announce a planned rate reduction aimed at about 61,060 yearly savings, with simplified pricing to be filed with the commission within 24 hours. WM. A. Tobias, vice president, notes friendly PSC cooperation and voluntary reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
House of Delegates
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Hagerstown Light and Heat ”Company
Public Service Commission of Maryland
Aterage
Public Service Commission of
WM. A. Tobias
Death notices from Greencastle to Frederick in local area
Multiple obituaries and memorial notices: Mire Maria L. Marotte Carbaugh widow of Abram Carbaugh dies at 73 at daughter’s home in Greencastle. Survived by four daughters and several sisters. Funeral at Church of Brethren Welsh Run. Other notices include Mrs Sara Burkholder of Maugansville death after prolonged illness, Mrs Catharine Winger formerly of Mercersburg dies in Fla, infant Elmer S. Nichols Jr. dies aged 1. Delia Parker of Sparrows Point dies, Beatz note, and Mrs Edward Pents buried in Frederick. Burial details, locations, and survivors listed.
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Funkstown
Church of Brethren In
Welsh Run
Catharine Lesher Winger
Haines City
Fla
Mercersburg
Lesher
Hamilton Boulevard
Winger
David
Isaac Lesher
Clear Spring
Lakeland
Elmer 8. Nichols, Jr
Elmer ’. Nichols
Washington Avenue
Ruth
Doris
Retta
Samuel Mowen
Downsville
H. Snavely
Rose Hill Cemeery
Delia Parker
Sparrows Point
Church Home Infirmary
Baltimore
F. 5. Benner
Netta Jones
Shepherdstown
Dundalk, Md
Sowers proposes pardons for beer sellers in Pennsylvania
Hardaburg Pa March 23 Representative Clinton A Sowers of Philadelphia introduces a House resolution asking the state board of pardons to recommend pardons for all prisoners serving terms for sale manufacture and possession of beer. The measure rests on the 18th Amendment repealer being before the people and beer allowed by Congress. The resolution went over for printing.
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Hardaburg
Clinton A. Sowers
Philadelphia
Sowers
Board of Pardons
Congress
Marble tournament heats up in Hagerstown and Washington County
The Herald-Mail reports local youths practice for the National Marble Tournament in Hagerstown. Players sharpen ringer shots as the early next month start date nears with a chance to win a trip to Ocean City New Jersey in June to vie for the national title.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
Herald-Mail
Ocean City
N. J
United States
How to Play the Game of Ringer in Marble Play
This instructional description explains lagging shots knuckle downs and ring rules for ringer. It covers lines near the ring, starting positions, hitting marbles, and the objective to knock all 13 marbles from the ring to win.
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Fellers
Ringer
Bill seeks public probe of city gas rates
In Annapolis on March 24 a House bill proposal aims to empower the Public Service Commission of Maryland to investigate fuel and illuminating gas rates charged by Hagerstown Light and Heat Company. Delegates Miller and Hicks sponsored the measure to compare Baltimore and Hagerstown costs and push for rate reductions.
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Annapolis
Public Service Commission of
Maryland
Hangerstown Light and Heat Company
House of Delegates
F. W. Miller
Hicks
Washington County
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Governor Kump Calls Legislature to Extraordinary Session
Charleston report says Governor Kump will convene the Legislature in extraordinary session starting April 10. The formal proclamation is to be issued tomorrow.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kump
Card of Thanks for Emory J. Mckee
Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death. Thanks for flowers and use of cars. Adv by The Family.
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Emory J. Mckee
State Budget Next Problem for Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly nears the end of its term with a Saturday session likely to introduce the 28 million dollar state budget and accelerate other measures. Senate finance plans to finish budget actions while a beer regulation bill also faces quick action amid late sessions. Attorney General Lane and aides work nights on the beer bill. a reconsideration on Senator Coad's judge pay cut bill could delay adjournment. In Florida, Gilford Clobridge, 23, was arrested for sending an extortion letter to Lindbergh and attempting to mail liquor to Federal Judge Ritter, signed "Nan."
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Annapolis
General Assembly
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
State Board of Control
Assembly
Wiliam Preston Lane, Jr
Miami, Fla
Gilford Clobridge
Staten Island
N. J
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hopewell
Halsted L. Ritter
Nan
Clobridge
Canvass for Sovereigns Spreads in Rural Sussex
In rural parts of Sussex England men conduct house to house canvasses seeking sovereign coins, paying 31 shillings. The Chicago market notes that The Stipkell Sales Corporation, located at 26 W Washington, Hagerstown, Md, issues quotations.
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The
Stipkell Sales Corporation
Washington, At
Hageretown, Md
Sussex
England
Massive turnout at Ward One meeting in Hagerstown
A large crowd heard Democratic candidates urge tax free city goals. Aaron Beecher spoke as a property owner and contractor noting worker and employer concerns. Mayor nominee W Harry Relaner and others urged voters to back constructive business leadership and party nominees. A stringed orchestra provided music.
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Hagerstown
Aaron
E. Beecher
W. Harry Relaner
Samuel Moore
Beecher
Victor D. Miller
Richard Duffey
City Democratic
Martin V. B. Bostetter
W. Lee Elgin
William Wingert
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P. S
Sara C. Burkholder
David Burkholder
R. N. Hagerman
Maugansville
Chambersburg
Edward Fpents
Harvey Wachter
Frederick
Beatz
de ‘Marle Editor
Mar
Fie
Boy Sno
Boy Snoz
Bor No
Boy No
de Nicodemus
Rudy
Rudy's Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilten Corner
R and G Department Store
Central Garage
Pot. St
Berlin
Morris
Chicago
ODAY
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComac Armatrong Building
Open
P.m
North Amer
Penna. R. Reeee
Radio
Vies
Stead. Oil of
Steel Ween
Chicago Grain Market
Goodyear Service, Inc
Goodyear Tire
Prest-O-Lite Battery Service
Hoffman Barnhart and Clopper
TRE Live
Goodrich ‘Tires
Exide
Sales & Service
Nolan Motors, Inc
E. Wash. St
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
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