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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
2
Edward R. Horner a Harrisburg truck operator faced fines after a crash involving his truck. The incident prompted liability questions and police reported no serious injuries.
Magistrate Martin Bostetter fined Horner 35 dollars plus costs for reckless driving after his truck struck an automobile driven by Peorus Neely of Mercersburg. Neely and several occupants were injured and treated at Washington County Hospital. Deputy Bender had Horner in custody.
John Barrymore sues Elaine Barrie in New York seeking separation and an accounting of 300000, accusing Barrie and two co-defendants of defrauding him by misusing funds for property purchases including a Bel Air house and other assets. Barrie, 33 years his junior, left the touring show in St Louis to pursue divorce as Barrymore travels with My Dear Children.
Frank Tichenor of Aero Digest in New York nominates Adolf Hitler for the Collier trophy as the year 1938 greatest aviation achievement. He cites Hitler's pressure during the Munich crisis as wakeup call for US air defense, noting his impact on Europe and Britain and France.
The speaker notes a shift in approach saying this time the person is taking the initiative. Court papers in the separation suit remain private as was the custom for such matters.
A thief got 22 gallons from Roy Harp’s Millstone filling station before fleeing after attempting to break into a nearby cabin. Deputies were told a large sedan parked outside, broke a pump and took 32 gallons, then the intruder tried a cabin door, broke a window, and fled when the horse startled Harp.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania on May 4 a speeding green sedan struck and killed two girls, Mary Decker aged 9 and Ruth 13, as they walked along the road with violets in their hands. The driver fled the scene after eluding a pursuing motorist. Coroner H A McMurray said witnesses identified the victims and described the incident.
A dated advertisement promotes BC for headaches and pains with quick-acting ingredients. It targets women and offers 10¢ and 25¢ sizes, urging readers to try BC to see why many women like it.
Two young girls, daughters of WPA worker William Decker, wandered 75 feet from the road in Derry Township to a store for lunch meat when they paused to pick flowers during their walk.
Leo Henson of Elizabeth street and AJE Henson Jr of Liberty street were sentenced to five days in jail each by Magistrate Bostetter after arrest by sheriff's officers for larceny of clothing.
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