Economic revival boosts Hagerstown plants and wages
The Saturday report highlights resumed operations at six Hagerstown plants including Moller Motor, North American Cement, Table Works, Cramer Silk Mills, and Victor Products, with W. D. Byron & Son Inc announcing a 10 percent wage increase for about 230 workers at Williamsport tannery. The tone reflects cautious optimism for broader business improvement and community morale.
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Hagers
Washington County
Hagerstown
Moller Motor A “Company
Table Works
Cramer Silk Mills
Victor Products Company
W. D. Byron & Sona Inc
Wil Hamsport
Public interest hinges on clear information from goods sellers
The passage argues a bluff is worth the cost if it informs the public about goods. People value trusted opinions and seek transparent details. When an advertiser withholds information, the public loses interest, feeling the goods are not adequately disclosed.
Directing Our Revolution Focus in Washington Club Women
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt tells club women intelligent participation can steer the current revolution toward three aims: the child, government economy, and industrial welfare. She warns mismanaged economy and sweatshop dominance threaten children with tuberculosis crime and degraded education. Wise involvement may prevent violent upheaval.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Washington
Nues
Roosevelt names Cox and Pittman to London conference delegation
President Roosevelt selects James Cox of Ohio and Senator Key Pittman of Nevada for the American delegation to the London economic conference. Cox, Roosevelts former running mate, is assigned a high task, with Daniels noted as Mexico ambassador and Pittman as Foreign Relations chair and president pro tempore shaping the lineup.
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Herbert Plummer
Washington
Roosevelt
James M. Cox
Ohio
Cox
Matea
Herbert Plummer Roosevelt
Josephus Daniels
Mexico
Daniela
Just Fours by Edgar A Guest
A child recalls a kindly neighbor who visited with treats for a sick child. The memory, told in gentle verse, honors the wholesome goodness found in small acts within a neighborhood. The speaker reflects on enduring gratitude toward neighbors and the quiet, steady kindness that remains.
Silver Seen as Key Figure in London Debates
Observers expect Silver to be prominent in London discussions. Pittman is seen as a Senate authority on the issue. Gossip favored McNary of Oregon to join the Republican delegation from the start, with Reed of Pennsylvania seen as the last GOP senator at a world conference. Reed’s tariff views could hurt his bid, while McNary’s stance differs. Cooperation with Democrats as minority leader and support for the emergency program are cited as favorable factors.
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Silver
London
Pittman
Senate
McNary
Oregon
Reed
Pennsylvania
Wasterner
Congress
Parents Talk to Children About Pets on Farm and City
Alice Janson explains why pets suit kindergarten age children for mental stimulation and responsibility. She notes farm life provides natural animals, while city youngsters benefit from a gentle dog or at least a canary, with goldfish also captivating young minds.
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Alice Janson
Wea
Pers
Child's pets aid growth with simple aquarium ideas
The article advises a small aquarium with a few fish and snails as an engaging, manageable project for a young child. It notes children under seven should not bear full pet care, but can gradually take on tasks and learn responsibility with supervision and simple routines.
Factors Triggering Angina Pectoris Attacks in 100 Cases
A study by Dra. Fitzhugh and Hamilton of Benton analyzed 100 crippling and fatal angina pectoris cases to identify immediate triggering events. Prolonged exertion and sleep loss were most common, affecting 44 cases, with other triggers including unusual exertion, travel, emotional strain, and dietary excesses.
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Dra. Fitzhugh and Hamilton
Benton
John Hunter
Junior Order Meeting Held At Greencastle
About one hundred members attended the third quarterly meeting of the United Boosters of the Jr. O U A M and C F A of Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and West Virginia held last night in Victor Council hall Greencastle Resolutions were adopted to be sent to the widow of A Carl Hughes state councilor of West Virginia who died February 24 1933 The national council will convene in June in Richmond Va and several resolutions of great importance were passed for presentation to the national body The orphans band from the Tin Ohio home will tour starting early in June touching Woodstock in this circuit ending at the national convention in Richmond The third meeting adjourned to meet here in August 1933 President John E France presided The speakers included W B Simmons B S Cross Marvin Gonso BE L Rigers Frank Bennett A R Fulke and Rev J W Sae
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United Boosters of the Jr
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Victor Council Hall
Greencastle
A. Carl Hughes
National Council of the Order
Richmond
Tif
Ohio
Woodstock
John E. France
W. B. Simmons
Paw Paw
W. Va
B. 8. Cross
Achodg
Morgan County
Great Cacapon
Marvin Gonso
BE. L. Rlgers
Millwood
Boosters
Frank Bennett
Hageratown
A. R. Fulke
Martinsburg
Rev
J. W. Sae
Purceville
Improvement In Building Here In Hagerstown May Upturn
Building permits in Hagerstown show a May upturn with two residence permits in the southern section totaling about $7,000. Additional permits for smaller structures and additions bring the month’s total to roughly $8,500, compared with $1,000 for all of April.
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Hagerstown
Surrey Woman Killed by Motorcycle After Robin Strike
Two hours after being struck by a robin and telling her sister that it meant bad luck, a Surrey woman was killed when a motorcycle struck her. The incident underscores superstition linked to the bird in local lore.
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Surrey
England
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