Uncle Admits He Strangled Young Nephew
State Policeman Carl Hartman said Oscar Shriver, 27, admitted choking his five year old nephew Floya Shriver Jr in a shed behind the family home in Chambersburg. Shriver, released from Pennhurst two years ago after 18 years in the institution, was jailed in Franklin county. No charges filed yet. the boy disappeared Monday while walking toward the garage where the family coal supply was kept. The body was found behind a shed fifty feet east of the original site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hartman
Oscar Shriver
Floya Shriver, Jr
Chambersburg
Hartman
Shriver
Pennhurst State School
Franklin County
Resinol Ointment and Soap Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap for relief from eczema psoriasis poison ivy and itching in sensitive areas. It promises overnight relief reduces scratching eases irritation and speeds healing aided by an oily base for deeper skin action. Nurses reportedly use the product and free samples are offered by mail in Baltimore Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammie
Resinol
Dept. 4
Baltimore
Tragedy at Home as Boy Found Strangled in Chambersburg
Police report a boy found deceased at a home in Chambersburg. He lay face up with neck marks indicating strangulation and bruising on his face, suggesting foul play or a violent act. Investigation ongoing with authorities surveying the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg Light Department
John H Funk 93 Years Old Noted Local Resident
John H Funk, longtime farmer and Hagerstown resident, will celebrate his 93rd birthday on Good Friday. Born near Bridgeport along Antietam Creek, the Zion Reformed Church member recalls Civil War era events, farm life, and threshing with horse power. All five of his children survive as he marks a long, frugal life without alcohol or tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Funk
North Locust Street
Mr. Funk
Hagerstown
Bridgeport
Antietam Creek
Chewsville
Cavetown
Zion Reformed Church
Antietam
Funk
Hamilton
Maryland State Police reports filed dissenting minority views
Two Maryland senators published manly dissenting minority reports from a Senate committee investigation into alleged political interference with the State Police Department. They fault the majority for insufficient inquiry and call for changes including probation for officers and scrutiny of leadership. The debate singles out Governor Nice and Major Garey amid internal department tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Senats ‘Committee
State Police Department
Senate
John G. Callan
Baltimore
George Hofferbert
Dist Baltimore
Hofferbert
Garey
Enoch B Garey
Nice
Munskower
Valuable Realty Sold At Outcry
Seven properties were sold in front of the Court House by auctioneer J. C. Snyder yesterday afternoon with two farm properties withdrawn. Items sold include a Keller bungalow on East Irvin avenue for 6,500 dollars, two double houses on Harmon alley for 400 dollars each, a store property at Jonathan and North streets for 1,810 dollars, a one half brick house on Bethel street for 1,000 dollars, a brick house on the 200 block of Jonathan street for 2,020 dollars, and a double frame house on the 200 block of Jonathan street for 1,700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. C. Snyder
Keller
Irvin Avenue
Harmon Alley
Jonathan
North Streets
Bethel Street
Jonathan Street
Canadian Goose Found In Field On Newcomer Farm
A gray Canadian goose migrating northward was found in a field on the Newcomer farm between Ringgold and Leitersburg. A leg band read Jack Miner Kingsville Ontario Canada and a scripture verse. The band marked 35SC is interpreted as banded in spring of 1335 by local sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomer Farm
Ringgold
Leitersburg
Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ontario
Canada
Peter
Don’t Sleep When Gas Presses Heart
A local health blurb warns against harsh alkalies and “gay tablets” for gas. It attributes most gas to constipation and toxic bowels, caused by bacteria buildup. The ad promotes Adlerika remedies at Cauffman’s Cut Rate Store as a quick solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauffman
Income Tax and Shorter Sessions Move in State Legislature
Annapolis reports Gov Nice pushes bridge bills and a 60 day session limit. Senate bills create a bridge supervisory committee funded by tolls, with six proposals under consideration. House introduces five new measures as sixty day session and income tax amendments target individuals only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
William G. Gessaway
D. Howard
Charles Marbury
D. Prince George's
Charles Howck
Frederick
House
Senate
Huntington mayor in jail clings to office claim
Huntington Indiana March 24 Impeached mayor Clare W H Banks says from jail he is still the mayor and will appeal City Council impeachment action he remains in office until affirmed He has been in jail since July 6 for contempt of court on 14 of 19 charges over municipal electricity extension The dispute centers on Northern Indiana Power Co rights to operate in Huntington and his defiance of court orders to disconnect consumers from the municipal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Clare W. H. Bangs
Banks
State Supreme Court
Municipal
Northern Indiana Power Company
State Budget Has Clear Path
The piece discusses Governor Nice and a supplemental budget to cover specific appropriations. It details requested funds for the University of Maryland and disease control programs, plus teacher and state employee pay restorations. It notes political maneuvering as the governor resists introducing a supplemental budget, preferring his own budget, and describes Senate finance changes and calls for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
University of Maryland
Batig
Senate
General Treasury
Baltimore
Bane
Senate Finance Committee
Baile
Inquest Planned Into Death Of William W Cash
Acting Coroner Sherman F Flanagan set an inquest tonight into the death of William W Cash a former Hagerstown resident who died at Springfield State Hospital after a fellow patient struck him with a pick during grounds grading. Sheriff Shipley withheld the assailant’s identity saying the patient struck Cash for unknown reasons. Funeral services are at 3 30 this afternoon at 136 Chestnut street home of his son Paul E Cash with Rev Paul Holdcraft officiating, interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Sherman F. Flanagan
Westminster
William W. Cash
Springfield State Hospital
Cash
Hagerstown
John A. Shipley
Paul E. Cash
Chestnut Street
Paul ©. Holdcraft
Rose Hill Cemetery
Life Decreed for Slayer in Virginia Court
Isaac Henry Bosman, 39, awaits imposition of the life sentence after a 30 minute jury verdict convicting him of first degree murder in the February 16 slaying of Katherine Elizabeth Ewell, 21, a waitress. A bystander, Clara Tucker, was wounded in the pistol attack at the cigar store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Isaac Henry Bosman
Corporation Court
Katherine Elizabeth
Kitty) Ewell
Clara Tucker
Labor unrest grips Detroit as CIO rally echoes nationwide
A large crowd gathered in Cad Mall Square Detroit at the CIO driven Chrysler strike led by John L Lewis. Homer Martin signaled a drive to unionize Ford while President Roosevelt monitored developments from Warm Springs. 2200 workers at Hudson Motors idle amid deadlock. tentative settlements reached at several other plants. police on alert in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Committee For Industrial Organization
Cad Mlac
Detroi
United Automobile Workers Union
C.I.O
Chrysler
Homer Martin
Ford Motor Corporation
Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Washington
Heo Motor Car Co
Lansing
Mich
Hudson Motor Car Co
New York
Albion Show Co
Everett
Educator Warns Against Emergency Powers for Supreme Court
An educator urged skepticism toward declaring an emergency and urged constitutional steps for any court reforms. He argued temporary maladjustments should not erode a safeguarded judiciary, cautioning against presidents fixing court color and recalling risks seen in German democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Governor Hopeful Mentioned Dr Henry G Bennett
Oklahoma A and M college president Dr Henry G Bennett is named as a potential candidate for the state’s governorship amid ongoing political discussions. The report notes Bennett’s leadership at the land grant institution and his national profile as a possible gubernatorial nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Bennett
Oklahoma A. and M. College
Oklahoma
Praises for Swiftness of Local Fire Company
Editor Daily Mail in Hagerstown shares a letter from George T Prather praising the town fire department for punctual, well equipped and coordinated response at a recent edge of town blaze. He notes the men arrived first and poured water efficiently, commending their discipline and modern equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearspring
Daily Mail
Hagerstown
George T. Prather
Pageant plan discussed with Rogers Co staff and steam curtain
A famous national troupe plans a large outdoor pageant with authentic costumes from Rogers Co and a motor driven scenic set. The six hundred foot wide stage allows quick scene changes, and a ground steam curtain promises rainbow light effects before pantomime. Rogers staff includes a pageant master and four assistants plus stage hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century of Progress
Rogers Co
Rogers
Iaster
Robbery at Chestnut Street Home Stolen Contents
Robbers broke into the home of Prica Winner on the 700 block of Chestnut street yesterday afternoon and took the contents of a baby's bank and several dollars from a Guréau drawer. Entrance gained through a rear window while the household was away between 1 and 4 o’clock. Patrolmen Lillard and Schmidt investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prica Winner
Chestnut Street
Aj Baby
Guréau
Robbbery
Lillard and
Schmidt
Bridge Plan Aims at Maryland Waterway Bridges
ANNAPOLIS Md March 24 Bridges across Maryland s as yet unepanned miles of water area is the purpose of three bills introduced in the Senate Tuesday The measures introduced by seven Senators would authorize the State Roads Commission to formulate a comprehensive plan for the construction of bridges and tunnels provide for the creation of a bridge supervisory committee and authorize the issuance of revenue bonds payable from tolls collected on bridges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
Senate
Harry W. Nice
Maryland
State Roads Commission
Negroes Detained in Bloom Store Robbery Case
Two men were arrested by Patrolman William Ham on suspicion of robbing the Bloom store at Jonathan and Beth- streets. The suspects denied involvement in the robbery, which occurred several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hamas
Bloom
Jonathan
Beth- 21
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