21 May 1929
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1929
Page
1
The American Legion will offer paper poppies next Saturday to honor soldiers disabled in World War I. The crippled workers, veterans whose bodies were shattered, craft the flowers in hospital cots since last November as tributes to fallen and wounded men.
Across twenty five hospitals and six workshops from Maine to California veterans make poppies to aid disabled peers. One paralyzed man learned to craft flowers and support his family. doctors limit daily output by strength. Last year over $83,000 paid to men in hospitals and workshops. $900,000 from Legion posts and units funded veteran families.
Ralph W. Snoots of Lovettsville Virginia was fined 110 dollars by Justice Richard Duffey for a Gapland crash Sunday evening. He paid 100 dollars for drunken driving and 101 dollars for reckless driving after a collision with Charlie W. Holder’s car. Both vehicles were damaged and State Officer James O. Shockey filed the charges.
May 13 notices list contributions from families visiting in Scotland and neighboring areas. Betty Jane Houser and Ruby Gower are among juniors staying with relatives. many families from Broadfording Road to Conococheague, St Paul, Hagerstown, Martinsburg, and Spielman’s Station are mentioned as hosting or visiting.
Edward T. Batchelder of The Harvard Crimson Editorial Board reports on a public cigarette taste test at Harvard. Old Gold achieved an unbroken string of victories in these comparative tests, with Harvard as the sole exception.
A new discovery from a Japanese product promises quick relief for foot corns. Tee Mint is claimed to shrink corns and ease soreness with just a touch or two, drawing inflammation out and healing tender spots. Used for swollen or cracked toes, it allegedly provides painless, skin friendly relief and is marketed as the secret for healthy feet.
A longtime Cushna Bros. worker in Williamsport nearing four score has been placed on the retired list and pensioned by the firm. Local notices include Mrs. Paul Kershner killing a large copper head while gardening, Miss Missouri Kendle visiting Virginia avenue, and several sisters and cousins visiting family homes in Hagerstown and Williamsport. Various locals, including Ruth Long’s return to Hagerstown and visits from Culpeper and Baltimore residents, appear among the week’s social notes and health updates.
Mr and Mrs C T Gossard Hallfway visited their mother Mrs Wim Gower on Wednesday. Mrs Sanford Gossard and daughters Amanda Mary and Martha and Miss Margaret Betts attended a reception at the U B Church Wednesday evening honoring Rev N B Thomas returning from Europe and other countries.
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