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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1934

Page

2

Licenses Granted For Sale Of Beverages In County

A total of 146 licenses to sell alcoholic beverages were granted by the board of License Commissioners last night in Washingtn County. Only three former licensees failed to obtain new licenses yesterday. Beverage and traders licenses are due again May 1, and both the License Board office and the Clerk of Court Edward Osgall’s office have been crowded this week.

Washingtn County Board of License Commissioners Iense Board Edward Osgall

Massive seven hour wildfire threatens homes in Maryland

A seven hour blaze near Silver Spring Maryland drew units from Kensington Silver Spring College Park and agencies from Burtonville Chevy Chase Bethesda and Sandy Spring. Civilian Conservation Corps workers from Beltsville fought the flames under Deputy Forester R M Walker and saved 200 acres of forest and farm land along with ten homes narrowly spared as backfires blocked the fire’s advance.

Silver Spring Here Makal William T. Grey Kensington College Park Forest Rangers Burtonville Chevy Chase Bethesda Sandy Spring Civilian Conservation Corps Beltsville R. M. Walker CCC Vincent Peters

U.S. Cigarettes Exported Over Two Million To Four Countries

More than 2,495,000 American made cigarettes were shipped abroad in the last year, exported to four countries outside the United States and its possessions.

United States

Empty Your Gall Bladder Promises Quick Digestion Remedy

An advertisement promotes Maxnesis Oxoids tablets claiming to stimulate the gall bladder and boost digestion. It states the product releases oxygen and magnesia to neutralize acidity, purify the bowel, and improve overall health. Dosing is two tablets after meals with water.

Old Union soldiers lead Maryland Sons of Union Veterans encampment

Two aged Union veterans, 91 and 93, were honored as the oldest members at Maryland Department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 49th annual encampment opening in Frederick at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Major E.R. Campbell and Michael Casey Sr. shared the distinction, with a crowd of about 75 delegates expected to attend through Wednesday. The Ladies Auxiliary met with Mrs. Cora D. Michael presiding. a visit to Antietam battlefield highlighted the day, and numerous dignitaries attended including Mayor Elmer F. Munshower and various National Guard and G A R leaders.

Frederick Maryland Department Francis Scott Skey E.R. Campbell Michael Casey Washington Campbell Harpers Ferry Casey Ladies’ Auxiliary Cora D. Michael Baltimore Antietam Elmer F. Munshower Maryland National Guard Col D. John Markey First Infantry Park P. Yengling Bay Village Ohio Edward F. Campbell Clearwater Fla E. C. Ireland George W. Weldin

Bottoms Up Opens at Henry's Theatre in Glittering Romance

Moviegoers praise the sparkling musical romance Bottoms Up with a strong cast led by Spencer Tracy and John Boles. A trio of scheming rogues chase love, fame, and a would be starlet as they sham their way into a Hollywood studio gate.

Henry's Spencer Tracy John Boles Pat” Paterson America British Isles Hollywood

Gambling Lady Last Times Today at The Maryland Theatre

Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Gambling Lady with Pat O Brien and Joel McCrea for its final showings at The Maryland Theatre. The romance and thrills are boosted by a strong supporting cast including C Aubrey Smith and Claire Dodd plus a Ruth Etting musical short and a Metro novelty.

The Maryland Theatre Barbara Stanwyck Pat O’brien Joel McCrea C. Aubrey Smith Claire Dodd Philip Reed Ruth Etting Metro

Men in White opens tomorrow with Clark Gable

Clark Gable returns to the Maryland screen in Broadway's top stage hit Men in White opening tomorrow. It marks his first screen role since It Happened One Night, which recently scored a big local hit.

Clark Gable Maryland Gable

Young interne proves doctors can face heart trouble on stage

A vivid stage portrayal in New York presents a young interne at a large city hospital whose heart trouble tests even doctors and nurses. Now in its eighth month, the production spotlights medical life with dramatic intensity and realism.

New York

National Rivers and Harbors Congress backs long term planning and St Lawrence Waterway

Washington May 2 resolutions adopted by the National Rivers and Harbors Congress endorse President Roosevelt’s proposed long term planning and support construction of the St. Lawrence Waterway while opposing rate fixing through shipping codes.

Washington Roosevelt St. Lawrence Waterway National Rivers and Harbors CongTess

Sharpstown Area Weekend Guest List Highlights Local Visits

May 1 in Sharpsburg reports many family visits and social calls. Ed Powell and family from Funkstown and Chas Long party entertained in Minturn Stillwell’s home. Hyattsville visitors Howard Beckinba ugh and Jackie joined J K Beckin-baugh family. Hood College sophomores Marion Schabby Betty Godsell Dorothy Poffenberger spent weekend at Allen Poffenberger. Mary Howard of Hagerstown visiting sister J K Beckinbaugh. DegreesPham. Local residents married: Horace Grayson wed Miss Mildred Buzzard at Frederick. Others include Mrs Myrtle Delauney and relatives visiting Washington. Wildlife.

Ed Powell Schull Hebb and Funkstown Chas. Long Raymond Raymond Stillwell Howard Beckinbaugh Jackie Hyattsville J. K. Beckinbaugh Marion Schabby Betty Godsell Dorothy Poffenberger Hood Allen Poffenberger Paul Stockslager Ed Alderton Martinsburg Phylis Gross Blue Ridge College Mary Howard Hagerstown Wm. Starliper Mildred Halfway Harvey Dorsey Horace Grayson Mabel Grayson Mose Mildred Buzzard Middletown Frederick Ellis Williams Vernon Heck Sallie Reel

Ladies Aid Society meets at St Pauls church in Chariton

Chariton April 9 The Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed church met at St Pauls for a work day. Members listed include Mrs. Seibert Gardener Burgan Trumpower Boward Kretzer Forsythe Leatherman Trumpower Ankeney Moser Myers Seibert Shank Rhodes Farrow Moore Snyder Downin Unger and others. Several residents visited relatives and community notes report a burglary at the Hawhaker home and health updates on Miss Ankeney and George Shank following medical care.

Samuel Grove Amanda Hart Big Springs Ruby King William Hawhaker Mary Ankeney Washington County Hospital George Shank

Suspect Released In Library And Drug Store Robberies

Suspect questioned by police over break ins at Washington County Free Library and Schindel Drug Store on Oak Hill avenue was released after fingerprinting failed to connect him to either crime. Drug store theft involved two cartons of cigarettes on Friday night. library break in occurred early Sunday morning.

Washington County Free Library Schindel Oak Hill Avenue

Skids From Window While Bathing in Gary Home

Mrs Beulah Hopkins slipped on soap and fell three stories from a bathroom window in Gary Indiana. She landed on a sand pile and suffered a wrenched back with no other injuries. Her husband heard a scream and found her outside. She planned to lock the window after the incident.

Gary, Ind Gary Hospital

Frederick Dentist Pyles Dies in Office in Md

Dr Joseph Thomas Pyles aged 60 a well known Frederick dentist was found dead in his office Tuesday by a patient Kent C Nicodemus of Walkersville said he found him slumped on the floor beside his chair a newspaper still in his hands Death was due to a heart attack Pyles born near Barnesville Montgomery County recently marked his 60th birthday

Frederck Joseph Thomas Pyles Kent C. Nicodemus Walkersville Sir. Pyles Dr. Pyles Barnesville Montgomery County

Injuries Suffered On Bridge Project Prompt Hospital Care

Otho J. Poffenberger of the 700 block Liberty street was treated at the hospital yesterday for minor injuries sustained at work on the new bridge across the Antietam creek at Bridgeport. He is employed by the M. J. Grove Company, the project contractors, and was discharged last night.

Otho J. Poffenberger Liberty Street Antietam Creek Bridgeport Poffenberger M. J. Grove Company

First Typsy Moth Larvae Captured at High Air Currents

Federal entomologists have captured the tiny first stage larvae of the typsy moth floating on air currents as high as 2009 feet above the ground.

Federal

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