Plans Made for Fourth of July Celebration in Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce outlined plans to entertain 20 000 to 25 000 people for the Fourth of July celebration. Roy A Leiter is general chairman, C Walter Baker chairs events, Alan Bachrach handles acts, Harry S Boyle oversees invitations to Governor Hitchin and state officials and Challenger plane purchasers. Fireworks will light the sky after a christening of the new Challenger with coordinated parking by Boy Scouts and Maryland State Police.
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Hitchie
Careful Driving Plan to Continue with Daily Ticket Prizes
The Daily Mail sponsored careful driving rewards with Maryland Theater tickets. The Automobile Club of Maryland will continue the program via three drivers daily, chosen by traffic officers. Daily checkup results and license tag numbers will be published, with tickets rotating between The Colonial and Maryland theaters. Officials say it boosts cautious driving and will continue as a stimulus. Sunday School Reunion at St John’s Lutheran to be held at City Park on June 28 with afternoon and evening programs replacing the annual picnic.
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Daily Mail
Maryland Theater
Automobile Club. of
Maryland
Artz
Colonial Theater
Hitme
Automobile Club
S Timulus
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Willamsport High School
Orthopedic Clinic Here Tomorrow to Offer Free Exams
Dr William R Nackals of Baltimore will conduct an orthopedic clinic at public health headquarters 2 East Washington Street tomorrow at 2 PM. Open to the public with exams urged. clinics held twice yearly in spring and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Nackals
Baltiimore
Public Health
Washington Street
Nacklas
Public School May Day fete in Williamsport tonight
The primary grades of the public Schools of Williamsport stage a May Day fete on the school lawn on Church street this evening at o clock under teachers directions. About one hundred pupils will participate with Little Peggy Ritter named queen.
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Williamsport
Church Street
Peggy Ritter
Deaths and card of thanks from local families
Elisabeth Gehr Boyd died at 7 AM at her home in Clearspring, daughter of the late George and Ann Boyd. Private funeral and interment. Card of thanks from Mrs. Ammie Levi and family and Mr. C F McDonald and family express gratitude for kindness, flowers, and use of cars from Washington Square M E and St Mark's Lutheran communities.
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WM. Dalay Boyd
George
Ann
Elisabeth Gehr Boyd
Clearspring
Washington Square M. E
St. Mark's Lutheran
Ammie Levi
C. F. McDonald
Ady
Delegates Pick 32 for National Convention in Maryland
The Maryland Democratic State Convention selected delegates pledged to Governor Ritchie and bound to the unit rule for the national convention. Governor Ritchie led a list of 32 delegates with half-votes, alongside Senator Millard B. Tydings. Other officials named included Howard Bruce and Mrs. Elizabeth Menefee among at-large delegates. district delegates come from Cumberland, Hagerstown, Bethesda, and Rockville. A new vice chairman post was created, filled by Miss Lillian R. Fernwood.
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Baltimore
Ritchie
Emory L. Coblentz
Frederick County
David J. Lewis
Congress
Sente
Coblentz
Sixth
Howard Bruce
Elizabeth 2
Menefee
Cumberland
U.S
Millard B. Tydings
William Cabell Bruce
Hhis
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Tydings
Elkridge
J. Enos Hay
Chillum
Thomas H. Robinson
Belair
Howard W. Jackson
Omar Hershey
B. Ashby Leavell
Chevy ‘Chase
William C. Walsh
Wiliam P. Lane, Jr
Hagerstown
Benjamin FE. Perry
Beth
John M. Dennis
Riderwood
Emmerson C. Harrington
Cambridge
R. Walter Graham
George P. Lelzant
Eugene H. Beer
William H. Mattngly
St Mary's County
Leonard O. Barrick
Frederick
State Central Committee
Lillian R. Fernwood
Emory R. Coblentz
Mra
Mortimer W. West
Frogs And Soft Shelled Crabs
Shipp's Fish Market advertises frogs and soft shelled crabs with contact phone 2470 for orders.
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Shipp
Herald-Mail To Give Cup At County Track Meet
The Herald-Mail trophy, donated by the two papers to the school winning the County Track Meet at City Park tomorrow, will be awarded as possession for one year to the winner and becomes permanent after three victories. The event runs from 10 a.m. to late afternoon, with medals and badges as prizes and Hancock High the previous year’s winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald-Mail
Carson
Hancock High
Pig's Squeal Triggers Arrests In Pig Heist
CHICAGO May 23 Three men named Crawley Fogarty and O'Donnell tried to load a pig named Emily into a car near 39th and Throopers police said the pig’s squeal summoned officers. The trio, claiming Emily is their uncle’s pig, were arrested after the failed attempt and the plan to cook bacon. The men quipped about mutton as a quieter alternative.
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Chicago
Jack Crawley
Emily
Ser
Geant Michael Conway
Crawley
John Fogarty
Michael O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Frenchman to Make Flight Across Ocean
New York May 23 report from the Minor France says Lieutenant Commander Louis Jerome of Paris will attempt a Brest to New York flight after May 25, via the Azores. A possible Bermuda stop is noted. The French naval craft carries two 600 horsepower motors and will be aided by two companions.
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New York
France
Louis Jerome
Paris
Brest
Bermuda
Mystery Man To Give Away Dollar Bills In Hagerstown
A mysterious benevolent figure known as the Mystery Man plans a visit to Hagerstown. He will select recipients to receive brand new dollar bills and is expected to acquire a suitable automobile for his gift-giving tour. The Maryland Theatre seeks his personal appearance for an act titled Mysterie, with exact dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
The
Maryland Theatre
Herald-Mail
Adr
Lindbergh Takes Full Time Job With Airline Group
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh resigns part time status to become chairman of the Technical Committee for Transcontinental Air Transport Inc. He will oversee equipment choices, routes, and safety as the firm plans day flying and nighttime rail-and-plane service between New York and the Pacific Coast. The company is capitalized at 5 million dollars and involves Pennsylvania Railroad and other partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Curtiss Airplane and Motor Corporation
National Air Transport
Trans-Continental Air Transport, Inc
Honeymooning In Own Machine
Sinclair Lewis and his bride honeymoon in a roadster with a bunkhouse, library, typewriter and bath. Their first meal after departure was sirloin teak, per Oxford dispatch.
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Oxford
Eng
Sinclair Lewis
Bride
New York Woman Climbs 1358 Steps for Prize
Mme Car men Reggio, 38, 5 feet 1% inches, 104 pounds, climbed Mount Wool worth and ascended 1358 steps in a 792 foot structure in 19 minutes 4 seconds to win a $3000 wager.
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New York
Carmen Reggio
Woolworth
Taxi meters are honest in tests by federal bureau
Washington report says most taxi meters pass Bureau of Standards tests conducted by Ralph W. Smith using a taxis car on a measured street. Also includes a local fish market ad offering fresh mackerel and rock steak specials.
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Washington
Uncle Sam's
O. K
Bureau of Standards
Ralph W. Smith
Musey to Speak at Auto Meet in Hagerstown
Reuben Musey acting Mayor of Hagerstown will address the Automobile Club of Maryland at the initial meeting. The event, at Hamilton Hotel Friday night at 8, features entertainment by the Honeymoon Limited Co. and is hosted by Raymond Pack, local club supervisor.
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Raymond M. Pack
Automobile Club of Maryland
Reuben “Mugey
Hagerstown
Hamilton Hotel
R. Lee ‘Kane
Maryland Theater
Honeymoon Limited Co
Ita
Baron Killed While Exercising His Horse
Baron Buckland, created a baron in 1926, died near Breconshire while exercising a horse. He collided with a telegraph pole at speed, his head crushed and death was instant, per Newport report dated May 23.
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Newport
England
Lord Buckland
Breconshire
Parachute saves plane from 2000 foot drop
Tracy Calif May 23 A plane was lowered to earth by a 72 foot parachute after engine shut off at 2200 feet. Pilot B J McKeon released the parachute when lines tangled the craft descended gently but wings sustained slight damage. Walter Varney, air mail contractor, said he will equip ships with parachutes once safety device is perfected.
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Walter T. Varney
Air Mail
Salt, Lake City
Rasco
Washington
Markets Furnished by W. R. Sossman & ta Roams
Markets furnished by W. R. Sossman and partners at 302 34 Wareham Building West Washington Street. Advertising and listings detail available for buyers and sellers in the local market.
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W. R. Sossman & Ta
Wareham Building
Weat
Washington
Many convicted in Warsa g treason trial
War sa w May 23 four deputies and 33 others convicted of treason with 19 acquitted in a high profile trial.
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Warsaw
Green Castle News Items Highlight Local Clergy and Visits
The Green Castle items note Rev. Sparrow being entrusted with First United Brethren parish, with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Rev. J. McDowell of Baltimore attends his daughter’s home in Green Castle as his grandson Harry Burkholder, a Gettysburg College student, joins. John M. Brown returns to Shenandoah after visiting Mrs. Emma Snyder. Mrs. I. G. Rider hosts Presbyterian class at East Baltimore Street. James Carpender from Harrisburg visits, as do Mrs. J. W. Ebbert and Neney Whitmore in South Carlisle Street. Taabel Glasses recovers at home, and Rev. S. S. Hilcher of Greencastle Presbyterian will speak at the District Sunday School convention in Quincy, Franklin County Night events included.
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First
United Brethren
Sparrow
Cedar Hill Cemetery
D.D
Baltimore
Mysy 'H
Washington
McDowell
Maryland Synod, Lutheran Church
Gettysburg
Harry. Burkholder
Gettysburg’ College
Green Castle
John M." Brown
Shenandoah
Emma
Barnhart
Margaret Snyder
G. Rider
Presbyterian Sunday School
Baltimore Street
Franklin County
Quincy
Labors, resolutions, and nominations dominate meeting
The report lists multiple resolutions urged for Maryland state action, including minimum bread standards, ending penal labor, unemployment committees, and occupational disease parity. It notes a push to end non union practices by Western Maryland Railway and cites nominations for officers led by Irvin Hamilton and others. A birth is announced for Mr and Mrs Lewis Weaver of Mitchell Avenue.
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Maryland
Ritchie
Maryland State, Welfare Board
Achoola
Allegany County High School
Cumberland
District of Columbia
Western Maryland, Railway Co
Hamilton
Irvin Hamilton
N. A James
Prince Georges County
William 8. Allamong
R. A. Dickson
Washington
James G. Brehany
Charles J. Benner
C. W. Morris
Hagerstown
John L. Geist
Frank A. Coleman
J. E. Toone
Montgomery
James J. Noonan
Baltimore
Frostburg
Lewis Weaver
Mitchell Avenue
Denominations vote favoring union among major churches
Chicago May 28 Ambitious referendum results compiled by Rev William McDermott show 821 responses from Methodist Episcopal and Congregational churches and others. Of 821 replies 738 favor union 89.6 percent. Congregational ministers led with 259 to 14, Presbyterians 85 percent in favor.
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Chicago
Weis
William McDermott
America
Randown
Organic Union
Presbyterian
Methodist
Congregational
Union
Tinisters
Wall Street Opens Mixed After Lindbergh News
New York May 23 stocks opened irregularly lower with initial declines of fractional points. American Linseed and Dust for seeds showed declines while Aeronautical teals rallied after Col Lindbergh joined the transcontinental dirt mail passenger service. International Nickel edged up while American Bosch Magneto rose as readings shifted with early market actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wright ‘Aeronaauteal
Lindbergh
Bosch “Magneto
Dr Byers Heads Maryland Synod for Third Term
In Gettysburg on May 22 Rev Dr J Byers pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Baltimore was elected President for a third consecutive term of the Maryland Synod United Lutheran Church at its 108th annual convention Other officers elected include Rev J B Rupley Westminster secretary Rev W G Minnick Baltimore statistical secretary and L Russell Alden Washington D C treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
J. By Byers
Grace Lutheran Church of
Memorial Services Planned by Williamsport Lodges
Annual memorial services are set in Williamsport for Sunday June 10 with speaker W P Wachter. Afternoon rites at River View cemetery will include Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Jr O U A M and Red Men, with a parade led by the Williamsport Community Band. Many children drown in Moscow incident as launch capsizes leaving 34 dead.
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Wil- Hamaport
W.P. Wachter
Riverview Cemetery
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias, Jr. O. U. A. M
Red Men
Williamsport
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United States Motorol
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W. Balto
Houston
Tom Cross
Ocean
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Mather
Cortack
Cornelius ‘Beatty
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Lindy
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Trans-Continental Air Company
M. P. Moiler
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Greencastle
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