French Fruit Growers Visit Large Hancock Orchards
French horticulturists visiting from France toured the Tondowar Orchards of the American Fruit Growers in Hancock with G S L Carpenter observing. They arrived aboard the Normandie and will study American apple growing and methods before returning home.
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Hancock
Hotel Alexander
California Spray Chemical Co
Hancock District
G. S. L. Carpenter
France
United States
Normandie
Transfer Wagons On Decline As Auto Age Persists
City records show only five transfer wagons in use last year with five licenses issued by City Clerk Scott McKane. One horse wagons were more common but dwindled to 15 in 1934. Milk wagons, mostly one horse, are still present, while visitors from New York meet local officials and tour orchards in Hudson River Valley. A separate note covers French orchardists dining in Martinsburg and touring Winchester area, with comments on American fruit plantings and a London dispatch mentioning Italian submarines in the Red Sea amid war talk.
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Scott McKane
City Hall
New York City
C.R. Blois
New York
H. J. Grady
George Oliver
Joe FE. James
Joe F. James
Virginia Middlecamp
James
Mr. Carpenter
New York State
Hudson River Valley
Shenandoah Hotel
Martinsburg
Winchester
Thomas Byrd
West Gi
League
Reuters London Dispatch
Addis Ababa
Red Sea
Ethiopia
la Tribuna
Emergency Relief Figures Are Given
A Maryland Emergency Relief Administration report shows the works division employed nearly 14 000 jobless people during 1933 and 1934. The peak county figure was 816 in March 1935 and Baltimore City hit 6 696 in May 1954. The top weekly payroll exceeded 97 000 in early March 1934 as workers carried out division projects. The division bridged Civil Works Administration and Works Progress Administration activities, and its work ended to prepare for WPA start.
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Baltimore
Works Division
Maryland Emergency Relief Administration
Baltimore City
Civil Works Administration
Works Progress Administration
Salvation Army Drive Aims To Raise 3500 In Hagerstown
Despite rain, Salvation Army workers in Hagerstown push a two day drive toward a 3500 goal to aid needy families for the coming year. Capt C Lancley Andrews reports broad store cooperation and early contributions as 31 city concerns pledge support beyond expectations. The 5000 budget last year yielded 7906 outdoor and 5766 indoor attendees with 1471 families visited. Headquarters at 29 West Franklin Street remains open for pledges by ash or check, phone 2052 M.
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Salvation Army
Eee Vie
Mitchell Fockler
Capt. Andrews
Hagerstown
West Franklin Street
Major Garey Takes Oath Of Office
Major Enoch Garey was sworn in as superintendent of the Maryland State Police in Bel Air Maryland. The oath occurred before S Winfield Cain at Harford County Circuit Court with State Police officials and local leaders in attendance. Garey will assume duties around October 10 and plans to continue the policies of his predecessor Wright. Accompanying him were Captain Edward Mck Johnson Lieut Andrew Conners Lieut N G Falkenstine and Sergt Melvin Brubaker.
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Bel Air
Enoch Garey
Maryland
Garey
S. Winfield Cain
Harford County
Nice
Wright
Edward Mck. Johnson
Andrew Conners
N. G. Falkenstine
Sergt
Melvin Brubaker
State Police
Red Cross Change Dates Alters Meeting Time
The Home Service Department of the American Red Cross announces a change from Friday night meetings to Thursday afternoon sessions from 2 to 4 at 12 East Washington Street offices.
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Home Service Department
the American Red Cross
East Washington Street
Influence Of G Men Seen In New Toy Industry
New York on October 2 reports rising influence of G Men in toys as factions from film and law enforcement appear in playrooms. Industry officials note a shift from war toy soldiers to police themed blocks and figures reflecting the era’s security focus.
Toy Counters Show Peace Trend In Pre Christmas Stock
The dealer notes adults enjoy toy trains as much as children and mentions John Jacob Astor buys hundreds of dollars in toys for himself. He says toy soldiers are mainly foreign made and that fighting pose figures are no longer stocked as war toys would boom if conflict arose.
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John Jacob Astor
Kirkham
Magnate Sees Bright Future for Steel Empire
Benjamin F. Fairless, president of Carnegie-Illinois Steel, sits at the head of a $456,000,000 steel empire in Pittsburgh on October 2 and forecast the most optimistic period in four years. He avoided wage talks but expressed hope for extensive hiring and a revival of steel activity with new mills and better times ahead.
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Pittsburgh
Benjamin F. Fairless
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Corporation
Donahue Seeks Reconciliation Over Ethiopia Remark
Jimmy Donahue son of a Woolworth heir, expelled from Italy for shouting Viva Ethiopia in Venice, said in Paris he wants to square matters with Mussolini's government. He regrets the impulsive outburst and hopes to return to Italy with his family lawyer to resolve the incident.
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Faris
Jimmy Donahue
Italy
Ethiopia
Venice
Mussolini
Woolworth
Paris
First TVA Unit Now Operating in Tennessee
Fayetteville Tennessee October 2 The first TVA unit began operation as TVA power lit a 35 mile line in Lincoln County southwestern corner Dr A E Morgan chairman of the authority attended the celebration and spoke of the planned extensive network to bring electricity to thousands of farm homes in the state
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Fayetteville
Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee
TVA
Lincoln County
A. E. Morgan
O Nes
Pomona Degree To Be Conferred In Leitersburg Hall
A Pomona fifth degree ceremony will be held in Leitersburg at the Jr. O U A M hall on November 21 led by J Keller Shank Pomona Grange master. County candidates from various granges will attend. subordinate degrees are scheduled for October 16 and 30 under Robert Ridenour.
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Pomona
Pomona Grange
Leitersburg
J. Keller Shank
Robert Ridenour
Regular meeting of Antietam Fire Company announced
The Antietam Fire Company holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 30 this evening at the hall. Members are urged to attend as important business will be transacted and refreshments will follow the session.
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The
Antietam Fire Company
Photosynthesis In Green Plants Releases Oxygen
In photosynthesis green plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen as a byproduct. This process uses light energy to convert CO2 and water into glucose and oxygen, supporting life by replenishing atmospheric oxygen.
Face Cleared After Years Using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Clyde Wieting of Louisville Kentucky reports years of facial breakouts ended after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She says six cakes of soap and three ointment boxes removed all pimples. Portrayed as a testimonial for the Cuticura line from Potter Drury Chemical Corp.
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Clyde Wieting
Lillian Ave
Louisville
Dtburg
Potter Drury & Chemical Corp
Malden, Muss
Barbers Plan Washington County Association Formation
A meeting of all barbers will be held Monday evening Oct 7 at Seibert's Barber Shop in the Second National Bank building. A well known speaker will address the gathering as officers are chosen for a countywide Barbers' Association aimed at mutual benefit of local barbers.
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Seibert
Second National Bank
Washington County
Barbers’ Association
Is Epilepsy Inherited and Curable
A booklet presenting opinions from famous doctors on epilepsy. free to readers who write to Educational Division, Dept. 0-199, 545 Fifth Ave, New York, NY. Adv.
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Educational Division
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
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Washington St
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
Goodyear Service, Inc
Goodyear Tire
Crane
Potomac St
FTHIS
Ene
L. A. Drive
Major Garey
N. Potomac St
Rudy
Rudy’s
Hamilton Corner
Edwards
President Roosevelt
Omaha
Neb
Gus Sumnick
Nebraska
Mr. Roosevelt
Fremont
Associated Press
Cuba
Florida
Cienfuegos
Jamesl. Fri
Manning
Fun
Play Pub Nc
Philip L. Kirkham
Fifth Avenue
A. O. Schwartz
Everly
Everly’s Grocery
Maxwell House
Lord Calvert
Deans Coffee and
Chase & Sandborn
White House
Sixth Ave
del Monte Boscul
Magnate
Donahue
First Tva
Electrolux
R. C. A. Radios
R. D. McKee
Cen Ea
Miller’s Furniture Store
S. Potomac St
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Summit Ave
W. Franklin St
R. & G. Dep’t Store
Nicodemus National Bank
Roney Bros
Harry 5S
Myers
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