Death of Royce Messersmith Triggers Bootleg Ring Probe
Four persons were arrested in Hanover after 14 year old Royce Messersmith was killed while transporting mash from a still. District Attorney Herrmann said a shot from a shotgun on the truck seat caused the death as the youths removed cans of mash. The incident exposed a local bootlegging operation tied to the farm, with Hassler and Messersmith duties noted as nightly transporters. The Hassler father and William Snyder, alleged farm owner, were taken into custody along with the dead boy’s father, John Messersmith, later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royce “Messersmith
Hanover
Messersmith
Edward Hassler
Herrmann
Messeramith
Hassler
Harover
Wherley
William Snyder
John Messersmith
Bill Williams Finishes Bold Peanut Push Across 11 Miles
Harlington Texas November 23 Bill Williams a Smith man backed his political convictions by betting he could roll a peanut 11 miles in 11 days. He completed the feat in nine and a half days from Rio Hondo amid a brass band welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlington
Tex
Bill Williams
Smith
Rio Hondo
Williams
Youth suspect hid in moonshine colony, Carbaugh in Polecat Hollow
Authorities say Arna Bunt Carbaugh, sought in Mercer sburg Pa for an assault on a constable, joined the Polecat Hollow moonshine district. Carbaugh, once living on Baltimore pike below Funkstown, fled mountains where friends say he aided moonshiners. He previously faced a theft charge after leading the constable to hidden money, striking him with a shovel and nearly killing him. Rewards were offered for his capture as Polecat Hollow is noted for criminal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arna
Bunt) Carbaugh
Mercersburg
Polecat Hollow
Carbaugh
Funkstown
Chambersburg
Welsh Run
Washington County Hospital
Special preacher Rev Walter Stehl appointed by bishop
The Rev. Walter Byron Stehl, D. D., has been appointed by Bishop Edw. Helfenstein as one of the few Special preachers to hold missions across the diocese of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Byron Stehl
D. D
Edw. T."helfenstein
Diocese of
Maryland
Slain Girl Emma Alley Found. Police Question Companions
The 16 year old Emma Alley of New Castle Pennsylvania was seen leaving her home after an automobile horn sounded in the street. Her body was found in nearby woods and police hold her companions for questioning. The case remains under investigation with authorities detailing the incident and seeking information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Alley
Newcastle
Sunday Visitors List Across Shiloh and Nearby Towns
A community note lists Sunday visitors to Shiloh area homes including Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson and children from Leitersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Calmer of Waynesboro, and others from Harmony Woodbine and Roanoke. The report mentions visits to Mrs. Elen Dayhoff, Mrs. Sus Ridenour, and E J McKee, plus a Smithsburg Methodist service and local cattle and heating notes noting temperatures around 98 to 105 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Dayhoff
John Robinson
Leitersburg
Calmer
Waynesboro
Roy W Henessy
Asm
Jerry ‘Henessy
Robert Palme
Sus Ridenour
Simon Summers
Harmony
BE. H. Dehart
Smithsburg
Samuel Cromwell
Laurence Walters
Vivian
Beulah
Highfiefild
George Cromwell
Bessie
Mary Tucker
Alice Davis
Woodbine
George Priest
Clarence Thomas
Wilmer Price
William Graves
Charles
Joe
Wilbur Price
Fred Plummer
Samuel Plummer
Donald Plummer
Berry
Elmer
William
Coy Price
Blanche Wolf
Keller Wolf
Liberty
Wm. Harbaugh
John
Audrey McNarin
E. J. McKee
Paramount
Chamber seeks 3000 to cover coal rate fight costs
The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce appeals for 3000 to defray legal expenses from the coal rate case decided in favor of Hagerstown by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Roy A. Leiter says letters will be sent to business leaders seeking contributions as consumers saving large coal quantities A steady board notes that manufacturers and business men should contribute in proportion to benefit. Earl Gardner chaired the rate committee. Worth American Cement Corp has already covered substantial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hye
Hagerstown
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roy A. Leiter
Earl Gardner
North American Cement Corp
Planta
Parker Tire Co Ad Promotes 24 Hour Service
Local Parker Tire Company at 219 East Washington Street advertises 24 hour tire service and battery sales with Dunlop tires and U S L Batteries. Phone number listed as 1092 for inquiries and roadside assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Dunlop Tires U
Trip Over Mt Etna Noted By Mrs Whipple Students Heard Tales
Mrs Roger Whipple told High School students about her trip abroad and the Mt Etna eruption. She recalled the Steilians' alarm as Etna paused smoke and a volcanic forecaster predicting a summer eruption. They crossed lava beds to Etna, visited vanished villages, and noted fertile soil where lava enriched the land but ruined fields where thick deposits fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Etna
Roger Whipple
Whipple
Etna
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Kocak Picture
Heidwohl
West Washington St
BUICK
Thumma Motor Co
Frederick St. Phong
Enn
Petrait & Commercial Studio
Dietz
W. Franklin St
Vestris
Dickerson N. Hoover
Greaship Inspection Service
Department of Commerce
Carlos Quires
W. 3. Brown
Shiloh
Frank H. Miller
Ty M. Minor
K. Baum
H. A. Wagner
James H. Craig
Greencastle
R. A. Hammond
Keedynville
W. Johnston
Maugansville
A. & Ruthranoff
Williamsport
Worth American Cement Corporation
Samuel Spangler
Gettysburg
Charles Harman
H. ©. Trumpfheller
Montgomery Ward & CO
Riverside Tires
Jonathan St
Magerata
W. B. Gratty
Mgr
Hagerstown Tire Co
Hoffman, Barnhart and Clopper
Garver Furniture Co
Potornse St
RED Cross
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
McFaddin’s Sport Shop
Jonathan Streat Hagerstown
the Washington Restaurant Incorporated
GRUBE
Colonial Theatre
N. E. Col
PuBlic SquAre
Salem Avenue Market
Cor
Salem & McDowell “Aves
R. C. Spickler
DO. A Stickell & Son8, Inc
Byron
Leiter’s
W. D. Byron & Sons, Inc
Williamsport, Maryland
Lester's
Lester Stock
Wales
Lester
Leiter
Nin Pize
Laitar’s
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