Purchase of Two Acre Plot by Board of Education
Acting on Major William P. Lane Jr s petition the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners approved buying a two acre lot behind Washington Street School. They will levy $2009 in June to cover costs, with funds in the 1929 30 school budget. The extra land will serve playground needs and enable additions to the present building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Lane, Jr
Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
Washington Street
Tender Foot Cream Ad Claims Fast Relief
A vintage ad urges readers to treat tired feet with Tiz foot cream. It promises to soothe aching feet, draw out acids causing swelling and corns, bunions, and caluses, and let wearers fit smaller shoes after weeks of use. Drug and department stores sell it.
Sparks Big Show to Open Tomorrow at Willow Lane Grounds
Sparks Circus arrives early tomorrow morning with a street parade at 11 am followed by matinee at 2 pm and night show at 8 pm. Doors open an hour before. The Nelson Family, famed acrobats, headline a new season with seven members including five star girls. Ground tumbling, once male dominated, is showcased by the Nelson sisters. The Lily of the Nile spectacle features 700 participants. General and reserved tickets available tomorrow at Rudy's Rexall Drug Store and Hamilton Hotel corner at the same prices as on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks Circus
Tomor
Willow Lane
Nelson
J. H. DelVecho
Rudy
Five Properties Sold At Auction In Maryland County
Five properties were sold at public auction yesterday with a sixth withdrawn. The highest price was $5,309 for the farm of the late Thomas M. Smith on the Western pike six miles from Hagerstown, comprising 42 acres, a dwelling, and other structures. Also sold were two estate properties of the late Mrs. Sarah E. Betts on South Boulevard near Potomac Street, a double brick house bought by Garland E. Groh for $4,610 and a single stucco house for $4,006. Additionally two small parcels were sold by city tax collector Daniel J. Dewnin due to unpaid taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Smith
Western Pike
Hagerstown
Milton Spangler
Sarah E. Betts
South Boulevard
Potomac Street
Garland E. Groh
Daniel J. Dewnin
Sworn-in Officials Start as New Board Opens
In Blooms Alley the new board convenes at eight o clock as Harvey visits Joseph K Hoffman for S Bomberger to be sworn in at 185 50. A vacant Burgess lot shifts to Thomas Tice A C Huffer to become assistant for 101 burgess. The old board will re Swartz buys a club tire. A Dam No 4 house sells for 325. A property between Edgemont and Routerville withdrawn at 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blooms Alley
Harvey
Joseph K. Hoffman
S. Bomberger
Burgess
Corbett Street
Thomas Tice
A. C. Huffer
Frank S. Swartz
Dam No. 4
Edgemont
Routerville
Boonsboro Swears In Town Commissioners Tonight
Boonsboro's newly elected burgess and commissioners will take office at a joint meeting with the old board of commissioners tonight, marking a transfer of municipal leadership and outlining immediate plans for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro
Burgessens
Board of Commissioners
State Police to Get Tests at Camp Ritchie
Plans to restore the state police to full strength were outlined by Oliver G. Short, state employment commissioner. Examinations to fill vacancies will be held at Camp Ritchie on Friday with about twenty candidates in training. Nine motorcycle and four horse posts will be filled, thirteen motorcycle entrants chosen, others on the eligible list. Chief engineer of Public Service Commission eyed with exams May 29. Other state offices to be filled soon. Poison gas spread by airplanes used against mosquitoes in Florida swamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver G. Short
Camp Ritchie
Ust
Mgr. Short
Public Service Commission
High Blood Pressure Shortens Your Life
An advertisement warns that high blood pressure reduces lifespan and prompts insurer bans. It lists symptoms such as headaches flushed face dizzy spells and sleeplessness. It claims Norma a physician prescribed remedy reduces pressure and is now sold in drug stores.
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Hig
Norma
Bigger pay rolls in Maryland manufacturing in April
Maryland manufacturing employment rose about six percent in April from a year earlier, based on data from 436 establishments. The report prepared with the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 73,068 workers with total weekly earnings of $1,743,285.36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
J. Knox Insley
State Commissioner of Labor and Staistics
Federal Bureau of Labor and Statistics
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