Memorial Day Services Planned Across towns and dates
Memorial Day activities are scheduled with Morris Frock Post leading a parade from the courthouse to Rose Hill cemetery. Theodore R. McKellin will give the cemetery address. Veterans from Spanish, American, and World War units will attend, with local Legion and G A R members participating. A wreath laying, firing squad, and music are planned, with services starting around 2:45 p.m. in Boonsboro Funkstown and other areas include speeches by James of Frederick and congressmen Lewis and Dies.
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Morris Frock Post
American Legion
Rose Hill Cemetery
Theodore R. Mckeliin
Baltimore
Legion
Petey Buys
Scott R. Wagner
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Washington Street
Gars
Company B
National Guard
C. H. Roderick
Co. B
Logan
Rona Garlock
Wagner
Austin “James
Frederick
Boonsboro
Red Men's Hall
Hugh A. Ford
Funkstown
R. Glenn Williams
Irvin M. Wertz
Memorial Association
World
Texas solon known as famed orator end serves on several committees
A Texas representative, noted for oratorical skill, holds memberships on multiple key House committees. The veteran lawmaker is highlighted for influence and experience in shaping legislation through senior panel assignments.
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Texas
Solon
House of Representatives
Wounded Man In Serious Condition In Leetown Shootout
Herbert Berker and Federal Agent H S Piggott were shot during an exchange with alleged moonshiners in Leetown Jefferson County Berker was shot through the right lung and remained in critical condition at Charles Town Hospital Piggott was wounded in the left hip authorities postponed hearings pending Berker’s injuries.
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Herbert Berker
H.S. Piggott
Martinsburg
Leetown
Jefferson County
Charles ‘Town
Berker
Piggott
Luray
George Berker
Requests For Shoes From Road Workers In Leif Plan
The King's Daughters report requests from men on the roads in the re lef plan system for shoes. Readers are urged to search homes for spare footwear and call 923 to arrange pickup, aiming to meet the needs promptly.
Nurses Receive Diplomas at Washington County Hospital
Dr H Edwin Blair addresses graduating class of nurses tracing medicine's history from 2700 B C to modern immunization. Prizes awarded by local medical association and alumnae. diplomas presented to 10 graduates. reception and dance follow with Bob Fahrney orchestra.
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H. Edwin Blair
Washington County Hospital
Blair
America
Osier
Portant
Maryland
Dr. Blair
Washington County Medical Association
Nelle Fitz
Greencastle
Kathryn Ingram
Daisy Myers
Julia Reedy
H. L. Porterfield
Nurses’ Alumnae Association
Williamsport
Emma Kk. Hader
William R. Bender
Néllie Fitz
Greencastles
Jean Boyd
Clearspring
Catherine Ditto
Keedysville
Jeanette Taylor
Hazel Larry
Hagerstown
Willamsport
Glendora Secrist
Mercersburg
Pearl Lauck
Elkins
W. Va
Elizabeth Hogan
Winchester
Amos Harper
Washington County Auxiliary
Bob Fahrney
Congressman Speaks to Farmers on Currency Impact
Congressman T Alan Goldsborough of Maryland will address Washington County Farm Bureau in the YMCA on Wednesday May 31 at 3 pm. He will discuss how currency inflation affects farm produce prices and recall currency legislation he supported years ago. Miles H Fairbank, secretary of the State Farm Bureau, will speak on the Past and Future of the Farm Bureau, followed by a musical program.
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T. Alan Goldsborough
Maryland
Washington County Farm Bureau
Y. M. Cga
Goldsborough
Miles H. Fairbank
State Farm Bureau
Church Magazine Is Discontinued
In Columbus Ohio on May 27 the Oral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A voted to discontinue the official magazine the Presbyterian amid strong opposition. The assembly then approved forming a committee to study church publications and operating economies.
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Columbus
Ohio
The
Presbyterian
Up They Go Iron Jaw Girls in Hagenbeck Wallace Circus
Eighteen iron jaw girls perform in the Hagenbeck Wallace Circus set to visit Hegerstown on Tuesday June 6. They hang by their teeth at the peak of the big top amid electric effects and costly costumes. The program features Flying Hills, Clarkonians, Rowland Sisters, Clayton Family, and other trapeze acts on the Roman rings.
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Hegerstown
Flying Hills
Clarkonians
Rowland Sisters
Clayton Family
Discontinuation of Church Magazine Follows Heated Debate
The Board of National Missions and Christian Education voted to discontinue the church magazine on the recommendation of the General Council after a heated debate on the floor.
Adorable closes at Maryland today at Hagerstown
The popular film Adorable closes at Maryland today in Hagerstown with showings from 2 to 11 p.m. Janet Gaynor and Henry Garat star in a breezy, colorful romance praised for charming music and settings. The article also previews Mary Pickford’s classic romance Secrets with Leslie Howard, described as among her most beautiful screen works.
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Hagerstown
Atorm
Maryland
Janet Gaynor
Henry Garat
America
Mary Pickford
Leslie Howard
Henrys Theatre Festags War and Beer Parades Light Laughs
A two film program at Henrys Theatre opens with Sky Devils by Howard Hughes as a World War I era action comedy and The Beer Parade a pen and ink sketch featuring Scrappy and his gang. The lineup promises humor from the war theme and a jovial return of beer.
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Henry’s
Europe
Scrappy
Three Point
Howard Hughes
Spencer Tracey
George Cooper
William Boyd
Ani Dvorak
Colonial Theatre Presents Under the Tonto Tem Tonight
The Colonial Theatre shows the last screenings of Zane Grey’s Under the Tonto Tem featuring Erwin Hatton Kohler and Wiis with a Western plot of cattle theft and rivalry. Local Juvenile Talent performs 1:30 Club acts including Doris Feld violin, Bil and Bill comedy, Marion Eller songs, and The Tonte Trio.
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Colonial Theatre
Zane Grey
Streert Erwin
Raymond Hatton
Fred Kohler
Verna Wiis
Erwin
Doris Feld
Two Adults Accused in Boy's Death Near Berkeley Springs
Shirley Stotler and Eva Stotler were arrested on manslaughter charges for allegedly forcing seven year old Melvin Everett to drink liquor on May 10 near Berkeley Springs. The child died minutes later from convulsions. They were arraigned before Magistrate Eichelberger and remanded to jail in $1,000 bonds each.
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Shireley
Eva Stotler
Berkeley Springs
Stotler
Melvin Everett
Eichelberger
Court On Morday Orphans Court Sits May 28
The Orphans' Court will sit Monday May 28 instead of the regular Tuesday session due to a legal holiday.
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Orphans’ Court
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Fox Picture
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