21 May 1928
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1928
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment indicates Coblentz of Frederick was named to lead the state convention as chairman, with other details about preliminaries and the assembly.
In a case tied to the Reedyablic bank, a youth from Neye d ys ville confessed to entering the bank and pointing a revolver at the cashier. Surveillance was sentenced for six years, Lynch for four. the Grove hold-up occurred two months earlier, with the suspect escaping by car then being captured in Frederick and serving seven years.
Two youths described as Raymond Pools, 17, and Harry Thornton, 16, were arrested by Patrolman William Brennen last night on auto tampering charges near the Moller Apartments. They said they were from Massachusetts and were traveling hikers.
Shipn s Fish Market offers soft shelled crabs and frogs with phone contact 2470 Ady.
Obituary items report the deaths of Susan Hoffman and others, with details on ages, family survivors, church affiliations, and funeral plans. Included are listings for Ella Barkdoll, Harry Newcomer, John Lee Chapman, Hendkith Delbert, Lewis Ankeney, George Brown, and the Unger funeral, with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery and services at local churches.
Angeles Camp California May 21 Fifty-one frogs competed as an amphibian rodeo tested out leaps. The winning jump reached three and a half feet marking the top distance in this event.
Milkmen lose many bottles as reports estimate annual value of lost strayed or stolen milk containers at 2.5 million dollars in New York and surrounding areas. Birth announced for Clyde Wright and a son born at the capital today.
The Minnch family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their daughter and for the use of cars. Signed by Harry A Minnch and Family.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of Woodrow W Mullenix. Advise from Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mullenix.
The jaunty young looking Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes of the United States Supreme Court departs the Capitol after a long day. Born long before the Civil War, he remains active at age 87 and still feels young and vigorous.
A sharp 1:30 am earthquake centered on Tokyo rattled the city, halting traffic and waking residents. Some walls cracked but no serious damage or casualties were reported as smaller aftershocks continued through the night.
Kings Bay Spitzbergen May 20. The next North Pole attempt by General Umberto Nobile in the airship Italia is planned for Monday night or Tuesday subject to weather.
A week long offer for fresh mackerel at 25 cents per pound for any fry pull or bake. Rock, steak, white meat varieties priced at 28 cents per pound. Ady announces Shipp's Fish Market in Station City, phone 2470.
Thea Raasche, known as the flying trauseii, declares there is no room for love in her cockpit. She emphasizes one goal at a time, rejecting marriage or children to pursue aviation, while acknowledging risk and personal choice in facing danger. She states balance between career and home life is unlikely, yet respects others’ choices.
Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York continues to build his margin in Oregon's Democratic presidential primary. From 1528 of 1783 precincts tabulated, Smith leads with 15,550 votes, Walsh 4,754, Reed 1,708, while Hoover unopposed has 56,992 in 1702 precincts.
The divorce suit of Mrs. Philips Clark of Pittsburgh was alleged to have led to the killing of her ex-husband by F. J. Tyrrell, Sunday School superintendent, who shot him in a Pittsburgh church as he appeared before a church board to face Tyrrell.
The Farmers Cooperative Association plans a program this evening at 8 o clock with main speakers Frank Mish president and Miss Anna Risbrook. Local residents from Shippensburg and area are noted among attendees and several community members are mentioned in social items.
The annual MCC A Winner and Meeting will be held tomorrow night at 7. Reservations are being received. A special program includes Rev J N Gillum address Mrs Frank Culley solo and the High School Dramatic Club annual play. A record crowd is expected. call Mr Steel or notify directors to attend.
At Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey May 21 a test compared sound levels of a jazz band and an airplane motor. Two saxophones a piccolo two cornets and four trombones performed aboard a plane. The jazz group won the louder sounding outcome.
A 19th century fragment notes appointments for the Westernport convention with J. C. Bond named head of the Western Maryland detective force and lists several locals including Frank Fahmey A C Stri HA Hamilton Ross Koontz Earl Paulsgrove and John Wallick among those elevated.
Years ago 3 today Enginger Edward Willialma and Fireman George Weller were slightly hurt when two Western Maryland freight cars crashed near Kemps station. Charles Orcutt, a cabbie, was the victim of three burly holdup men on Caton avenue. George H. Myers was declared valedictorian with an average of 88.394. Charles Markell followed with 98.271. Miss Virginia B Snyder was named salutatorian of the graduating class. Miss Emily B. Lutas was class prophet. Miss Sadie B. Smith, Charlotte K. Bell Smithaburg and Miss Grace Bayer were orators, Miss Gertrude Middlehauf essayists. The high school elected Emory Brown president, Libble Smith vice president, Mabel Earl secretary, Ned Armstrong treasurer. The motto Virtute non Verbis meaning by valor not by words was adopted.
Chicago May 20 Parents of Miss Heen Owens 22 a University of Chicago co ed sought permission to marry John Mazer of Pittsburgh. Dr Friderick W Owens professor of cosmetics at Pennsylvania State College and Mrs Gwen Owens feared she attempted to end her life due to opposition to the match. Four killed in Buffalo auto plunge through steel guard in fog. Mrs Francis R Bayley of Baltimore returns home after visiting Mrs S D McLaughlin. Bayley was former pastor of St Pauls M E Church.
Markets listing by W A Soissman and Company shows a grid of figures for wear wareham building and rates with high and low quotes, percentages fluctuating around 104 to 108 percent, and multiple entries including 7 percent and 150 149 149 5B 491g T49y UNS entries.
The Maryland Federation delegate session opens with welcomes from Councilmen Musey and Geist. Irvin Hamilton of Cumberland plans to seek another term as federation president, with Henry Brownie of Baltimore possibly contesting. Delegates, many with wives, will participate in special sessions for women amid a busy agenda on legislation and regulations.
Pittsburgh May 20 The Pittsburgher Pennsylvania Railroad Ayer bound from New York was wrecked just outside Johnstown station early today. The fireman J D Dreese Altoona was killed. Two women passengers and engineer J C Hooper Altoona were injured and Hooper was scalded. He is in a Johnstown hospital.
President Coolidge returned to Washington on May 20 after a weekend trip to Andover Massachusetts and Northampton where he stayed with his ill mother. Coolidge remained in Northampton for several days. Two killed in air crash at Sturdevant Wisconsin. Felix Valdas, 22, Milwaukee, mechanic, and Emory Hughes, 25, deputy sheriff, were aboard the plane. Card party at Pythian Castle on Tuesday May 23 with prizes and refreshments.
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