Britain to mobilize reserves for training through October
London May 10 The British government outlined plans to place the country on a semi mobilization basis as hostilities proceed without notice War Secretary Hore Belisha said in the House of Commons that army navy and air force reserves would be called up in batches for training from June to October Each reserve unit of anti aircraft forces would serve one month at war stations The nation was urged to sleep on its haversack Britain hoped to win Soviet Russia into the security front Meanwhile Vatican efforts to curb European bickering were reported with Monsignor Godfrey meeting Foreign Secretary Halifax over the weekend
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London
Leslie Hore-Bellsha
House of Commons
Territorial
Britain
Russia
Vatican
Europe
William Godfrey
Viscount Halifax
Lands Large Fish Off Cape Hatteras
John C. O Connell, treasurer of Prior Publishing Co., tops Kiwanis rival George Scheck in a friendly big fish contest. He returned from Cape Hatteras with four large channel bass weighing 44 and 36 pounds, two from surf casting and two from a boat, signaling a strong early season. An unrelated note claims Iceland will offer lterapy for all adults, citing a 120000 person population.
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John C. O'Connell
Prior Publishing Co
George Scheck
Kiwanis Club
O'Connell
Cape Hatteras
Gibraltar A Fort Without Fear In Shadow Of Death
The 1702 British hold on Gibraltar stands as civilians in a 17 000 population town near Algeciras brace for possible shelling from German Italian and Spanish guns. UK officials promise defense with Dutch help and French aid while rock caves tunnels and anti aircraft guns bolster defense.
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Gibraltar
British Gibraltar
Algeciras
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Piccadilly
Spain
Richard Halliburton
Tryig
Guna
Inquest Not Held in Hancock Fatality Case
Acting Coroner Emmett Bowlus declined an inquest into the death of Stanley N. Warrenfeltz a 54 year old Western Maryland Railway brakeman killed when the car he rode was struck by a truck at a Hancock crossing Warrenfeltz resided on West Side avenue and the coroner's jury was excused. A Hancock bridge project foreman Dan McKenzie operated the truck.
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Emmett Bowlus
Stanley N. Warrenfeltz
Western Maryland Railway
Hancock
Warrenfeltz
West Side Avenue
Dan McKenzie
Hancock Bridge
Grove Co lowest road work bidder in Maryland bids
The M. J. Grove Lime Company submitted the lowest bid of 7944 dollars for laying crushed stone and gravel surface along eight tenths of a mile from east of Benevola to San Mar. State Roads Commission opened bids on four other Maryland projects. total low bids for five projects amounted to 439577 dollars.
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M. J. Grove Lime Company
Benevola
San Mar
Maryland
State Roads Commission
Hostess Collapses in Heat at New York Fair Pavilion
Sudden east heat overwhelmed a hostess at the Brazilian pavilion during the New York Fair. She sought relief by using a nearby pond on the fair grounds while bystanders assisted.
Jurors Sing Happy Birthday to Deputy Prosecutor
In California on May 10 jurors in a court session paused to sing Happy Birthday to Deputy Prosecutor Robert Schwab, bursting into a chorus in the courtroom while the trial paused.
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Broderick
Calif
Robert Schwab
Dr Deaton to preach here replacing ill York pastor
The Preaching Mission series speaker Rev Dr John L Deaton of Christ Lutheran Church Baltimore replaces Rev Dr J B Baker of York Pa who fell ill. Service starts 8 pm with Rev J Edward Harms presiding and readings by Rev G Rider and prayer by Rev Harvey Fesperson. Music by First Baptist Choir and organist Mrs Arthur Harbaugh. Anthem titled O Love That Will Not Let Me Go by Clarke.
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J. B. Baker
York
John L. Deaton
Christ Lutheran Church
Baltimore
Deaton
J. Edward Harms
St. John’s Lutheran Church
G. Rider
D. D
Grace United Brethren Church
Harvey A. Fesperson
First Baptist Church
A. H. Sherman
Arthur Harbaugh
Clarke
Scouts Set for Outing at Camp-O-Ral In Washington County
About 400 Boy Scouts from 22 troops will encamp for the first Camp-O-Ral of the local council, starting Friday at 3 p.m. and ending Saturday at 3 p.m. Patrol leaders will receive sealed orders by Wednesday. A Council Court of Honor is planned Friday night. Eagle badges will be awarded to Joseph Finfrock and Robert Froelich.
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Washington County
Joseph Finfrock
Robert Froelich
Wilson P. Sperow
Junior Patrols To Meet Friday Night
Two recently organized Junior Police patrols will march to the South Hagerstown Fire Hall Friday evening for a mass meeting and the setup of the W. Les Elgin Post. Detective Peters, organizer, issued IDs last night and officials including former Mayor Wee Elgin and Mayor Richard H. Sweeney are expected to attend.
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South Hagerstown Fire Hall
W. Les Elgin Post
Detective Peters
Wee Elgin
Richard H. Sweeney
Explosions injure several in New Orleans district
In New Orleans May 11 two underground conduit blasts wounded night workers and caused major damage in the financial district. Manhole covers flew, paving fragments and broken panes littered streets as injuries were reported. Resolute Council Jr 0 U A M marks 52nd anniversary at Public Square clubrooms tomorrow night.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Financial District
Resolute Council, Jr. 0. U. A. M
Public Square
Median teacher salaries in large junior high schools 1938 39
The report outlines the median salary for junior high school teachers in cities over 100,000 population during 1938 39. It highlights the central pay level and contextual factors affecting compensation in large urban districts.
Woman First Prison Customer in Annapolie Jail
In Annapolie on May 10 the renovated jail opened with Birdis Thomas, 30, as its first customer. She paid an $11.78 fine in Magistrate's court for opening the first cell. Police had hoped for a high profile inmate, but the feminist movement marked the ceremony.
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Annapolia
Annapolie
Birdis Thomas
Magistrate's
Pinball Machine Business Is Gone
Annapolis merchants told City Council that public enthusiasm for legal pinball machines in Anne Arundel County draws patrons away from their stores. Since Gov O Conor vetoed the bill, only pure no payoff devices remain legal and valued for amusement, not prizes. They sought permission to offer skill awards for high scores on the legal machines, arguing prizes would revive business.
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Annapolis
Herbert R. O’conor
Anne Arundel County
Regal
Spring Showers North of Hagerstown Dip in Chewsville Rain
Weather report notes Hagerstown saw heavy spring rain while Chewsville registered only 0.07 inch. Government observer D Paul Oswald records 51 degree highs and 62 degree Tuesday low with 67 at 9:30 pm. Classified ads promotion ends with shopping tips.
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Hagerstown
Chewsville
D. Paul Oswald
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