Memorial Day Holiday Observed in Washington County
Memorial Day will be a general holiday in Washington County with banks libraries and offices closed. Thousands will travel to Antietam National Cemetery and Rose Hill for memorial ceremonies while some stay home for recreation as doubleheaders and a municipal pool opening mark the weekend.
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Washington County
Rose Hill Cemetery
Sharpsburg
Antietam National Cemetery
Washington County and Independent Baseball League
Lincoln man sues utility for medical beer expenses
Elmer Swenson of Lincoln sues the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co for 454.50 claiming beer and alcohol drunk as medicine after a fall at the firm’s plant eight years ago. He cites a 1933 judgment ordering the firm to cover necessary and reasonable expenses.
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Lincoln, Neb
Elmer Swenson
Lincoln
Swenson
Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company
Surprise For Sally
Sally Rand, renowned dancer, appeared before University of Kansas City students in Kansas City on May 27. The audience cheered and sang in greeting, with Sally Rand responding to the ovation and receiving a warm, vociferous welcome.
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Kansas City
Sally Rand
University of Kansas City
Sally
Red
Duiet
Hairline Vet Heals Bird with Hair Stitch
Report from May 27 recounts veterinarian Dr. Wallace J. Flynn performing a delicate operation on a canary named Dickey. He removed a small tumor from the bird’s breast and closed the incision using two hairs from his own head. Anesthetic was a single drop.
Night Marshal's car stolen after district check
Law enforcement note from Kennett Maine reports Night Marshal Robert Johnson parked his car then walked the business district. On returning to the parking place his car had been stolen. Special sermon notes follow with Evangelist C. E. Carpenter topics and upcoming mass meeting with Miss Thelma Hammond.
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Kennett
Marshall Robert’ Johnson
Berton
C. E. Carpenter
Thelma Hammond
Carpenter
Pangborn Showcaps Cleveland Industry Convention Display
Pangborn's Cleveland exhibit capped the American Foundrymen's Association show at Lakeside hall. About 3,000 attended across five days, with 200 firms showcasing foundry equipment. Pangborn's 268 by 20 foot display housed six airless rotoblast cleaners and a 25 ton barrel cleaning up to 3,000 pounds per load, plus three rotary tables for parts up to five feet long. The display, featuring 42 Pangborn representatives, aimed to demonstrate giant machines and a 150 ton daily capacity, one of the largest exhibits at any major industrial show. Attendees from Hagerstown included Thomas W. Pangborn and John C. Pangborn among others.
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Cleveland Public Auditorium
American Foundrymen's Association
Pangborn Corporation
Pangborn
Panghorn
Cleveland
Hagerstown
Thomas W. Pangborn
John C. Pangborn
P. J. Potter
Victor F. Stine
L. L. Stouffer
W. A. Rosenberger
A. L. Gardner
E. 0. Hamren
W. C. Weader
J. W. Speer
J. D. Wise
F. G. Sharpe
R. R. Garver
Frank Waiss
L. M. Jobns
R. B. Huyett
H. R. Zimmerman
D. A. Wieland
Early History of Washington County Settlements and St Pauls
The article traces the 1700s German and English settlements along a road south of Mercersburg toward Conococheague and Williamsport. It notes the founding of St Pauls Church at the Conococheague ford, the Stone Church co use, and local forts and spring houses built after French and Indian raids. It highlights community resilience and mutual aid in rebuilding dwellings and defenses.
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Mercersburg
Jacob Ankeney
Washington County
Ankeney
Fiery
Miller
Schnebly
Reginald Ankeney
W. and
J. Snyder
H. Beckley
Levin Stonebraker
McAlliater
Mr. Horst
H. Martin
St. Paul's
Conococheague
Williamsport
Charles Friend
Jeremiah Jack
Virginia
Conocochenete Creek
St.Paul's
Michael Schlatter
Council of Reforms
St. Paul’s
John Angene
Schart
St. Paul
Scharf
Fort DuQuesne
Springfeld
O Connell Appeals to F D R Amid City Turmoil
OConnell sought to address 10 000 to 15 000 in Jersey City amid direct clashes with Hague supporters. Police, 550 on duty, formed a ring around him as he spoke without a permit amid chants and threats.
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Democratic National Committee
Hague
Jerry O'Connell
O'Connell
Daniel Casey
Hhem
Washington
Carl Holderman
New Jersey Jabot
Passaic
Jersey City
CIO
O’connell
Casey
Pershing Field
Mexico's Cardenas Faces Land and Oil Tangle
In four scenes the article profiles President Cardenas Indian heritage and land reforms redistributing 30.5 million acres to peons, Cedillo as potential conservative rival, dispossessed oil men exiting, and Mexico’s struggle to fund a state after expropriating British and American oil companies valued at £400 million under the slogan Mexico for Mexicans.
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Tris
Cardenas
Mexico
Cardenay
Curb Service Spurs Miami Merchants in Drive-Thru Push
In Miami on May 25, 80 enterprising merchants push curb service to aid motorists. The feature describes motorists ordering goods and services from their cars without leaving the vehicle, highlighting a growing trend in local commerce.
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Miami
Fla
Chamber of Commerce
Hague Stand Sparks Rival Demonstrations at Pershing Field
The city faced heated action as Mayor Hague rejected a Federal Court settlement, vowing no compromise with the red groups while protesters gathered near Pershing Field. O'Connell planned to read the U S Bill of Rights, amid uncertain reports of a stadium speech.
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Holderman
O'Connell
Hague
Spaulding Frazer
CIO
Brooks
Pershing Field
Mid-Town
Pen Mar Park to Open for Three Day Holiday Weekend
Pen Mar Park near Alne Ridge Mountain will operate all amusements this weekend from Saturday to Monday. Zel Smith's Orchestra of Waynesboro is engaged for the summer season and will provide dancing from Saturday through Monday.
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Pen Mar Park
Alne Ridge Mountain
Eastern Shore survey tracks 3-way gubernatorial race
Maryland observers report Jackson O Conor and Gordy in a tight fight across towns like Queenstown Jackson Centerville and Salisbury with Gordy strong in Cambridge and Crisfield and Sasscer and Gordy gaining ground. Lasseer and Gordy launch campaigns as Roosevelt era debates energize Democratic candidates.
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Washington
Maryland
Jackson
O'Conor
Gordy
Salisbury
Lansdale Lasseer
Queenstown
O’conor
Centerville
Baltimore
St. Michaéla
Federalsburg
Cambridge
Hne
Crisfield
Somerset County
Princess Anne
Cordy
O’contor
Lanadale Sasscer
William &. Gordy, Jr
Sasscers
Sasacer
Aorta
Roosevelt
Lasseer
Hill Gordy
Harland W. Houston
Dr. Me. Co
Curley
Band Not To Play At Sharpsburg Memorial Day Parade
The Rohrersville band will not be present in the Sharpsburg Memorial Day parade. Previously announced plans were in error and the band will not perform or march at the event.
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Rohrersvilla
Sharpsburg
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F.D.R
Hauge
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al Harrison
Textile Workers Organizing Committee
Edward Kinsler, Jr
Hudson County Committee For Labor Defense and Civil Rights
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United Democratlic Women's Clubs
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Kennedy
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Davey Lewis
New Deal
Millard Tydinge
Henry L. Hess
Oregon
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Timmy
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Lannedale Lasseer
Tommy Johnson
Worcester County
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Hallgren
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Jonathan Street
Alk. Coffman
Drea
D. Earl Nejkick
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