Hoover opposes special session to address unemployment
President Hoover says existing agencies are sufficient to meet current unemployment needs and rejects an extraordinary congressional session. He notes 260,900 family heads could gain Christmas relief through the postal service. He cites cooperation from state and local officials and industrial leaders, and anticipates bond issues totaling about 459 million dollars approved in November to ease the situation.
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Washington
Hoover
Arthur Woods
Parties Unite To Name Wife Nominee In Wingo Seat
In Arkansas both Democrats and Republicans agreed to back Otis T. Wingo’s widow to fill his House seat. Wingo, who served Arkansas’s fourth district for 18 years, died in Baltimore after requesting his widow be the nominee for the unexpired term and the following two-year term. Republican leaders quickly endorsed her unopposed.
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Iit Tle Roce
Ark
Arkansas
Otis T. Wingo
Wacceed
House of Representatives
Baltimore
Weingo
Jeadera
Wingo
Local youths score on air at Harrisburg station WHP
Emery Talheim a local baritone with Elvin Shrset at the piano scored a decided hit in a WHP Harrisburg radio recital. Following their first appearance they were re engaged for November 1 as WHP broadcasts its all night frovil entertainment featuring regional talent.
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Emery
Buzz) Talheim
Elvin L. Shrset
WHP
Harrisburg
Grove at 88 Still Works Daily in Hagerstown
William Templeton Grove a longtime Hagerstown Mantel and Furniture Company employee celebrated his 88th birthday at 1001 Pope Avenue. He remains in good health and continues to work daily, joking that he only needs reading glasses and has never tasted moonshine. Grove, a Frederick County native with several children, enjoys tobacco but does not smoke.
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William Templeton Grove
Hagerstown Mantel and Furniture Company
Pope Avenue
Br. Grove
Mr. Grove
Roxbury
Frederick County
Hagerstown
Waters Nominee For State Senate
Henry Waters remains the Democratic nominee for the Senate from Somerset County as far as the Court of Appeals is concerned. The court denied a motion for reargument by Crisfield resident Locrie C. Quinn Jr. who lost the September primary after the county election board voided votes in three precincts. Quinn then sought relief in the Somerset County General Court, which ruled for him, but the Court of Appeals held the Somerset court lacked jurisdiction.
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Annapolis. Ger
Henry Waters
Senate
Somerset County
Court of Appeals
Locrie C. Quinn, Jr
Crisfield
County Board of Election Supervisors
Quinn
Ghenit
Waters
Somerset Court
Three Year Old Makes Ocean Trip Alone From New York
Baltimore report details Leroy Henry Becker age three traveling alone on the steamship Europa from New York to Bremen Germany escorted to the ship by his mother Mrs Frieda Becker. The child, visiting grandparents in Frankfurt, makes his first solo crossing though it is his third ocean voyage. Also reported Centerville tragedy Marion Stewart twelve, son of Mr and Mrs Walter G Stewart of Ingleside, Queen Annes County, killed by a truck as he got out of a car with police investigating. He is survived by his parents and two sisters.
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North Atlantic
Bremen
Germany
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Frieda Becker
Leroy
Frankfurt-on-Main
Centerville
Marion Stewart
Walter G. Stewart
Ingleside
Queen Anne’s County
Charles Walla
Deaths of Marian Margaret Kauffman and Calvin Mitchel
Marian Margaret, a three month old daughter of Warren and Viola Kauffman of 652 North Prospect Street, died last night at 11 20. Funeral Sunday at 2 with Rev W M Norment, interment Green Hill, Waynesboro. Calvin Mitchel, 13 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mitchel, died yesterday at home near Williamsport. Survived by siblings Mary Belle, Douglas, Lilien, William and Raymond. Funeral Monday at 2, interment Shepherdstown.
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Gaiant
Warren
Viola Kauffman
North Prospect Street
Rev. W. M. Norment
Green Hil
Wayneshoro
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William Mitchel
Williamsport
Mary Belle
Douglas
Lillien
William
Raymond
Sheptheréstown
Norwood Brand Coffee Featured on WCAQ Broadcast
Ed Kenny directs a Norwood coffee program airing Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p m on Station WCAQ. Listeners are invited to enjoy the famous Norwood Brand Coffee during the broadcasts.
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Kenny
WCAQ
Od. Kenny
Governor Ritchie Praised For Maryland Guard Progress
In a tribute the Maryland National Guard lauds Governor Ritchie for ten years of sympathetic interest and real cooperation. The general credits him with transforming the Guard into a source of state pride and meeting the unit’s needs.
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Maryland National Guard
Ritchie
Maxim Invents Silent Window Vent Device for Noise
Hartford dispatch reports Hiram Percy Maxim unveiled a window mounted silencing unit that vents while reducing street noise. Aimed at hospitals hotels and offices, the device uses an adjustable frame a ventilating fan and a patented noise control system to refresh air while silencing sound.
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New York Herald-Thibans
Hartford
Conn
Hiram Percy Maxim
Hagers'town
Maxxim
Josephine Hamilton
William T. Hamilton
Maxim
Chrysler
New York
Hartford National Bank and Trust Company
CHAS DEVINE EXPIRES HERE IN MISSIONARIES HELD CAPTIVE
Obituary notes the death of Charles Franklin Devine a 67 year old former Hagerstown police officer at his home after a paralytic stroke. Survived by wife Mary M and children and siblings. funeral arrangements and church rites are listed. Separate dispatch from Hankow reports Lutheran Mission officials Tredt and Evenson held by bandits near Loshan with ransom demanded by the Red army.
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East Antietam Street
Mr. Devine
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Hagerstown
Loudon County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Irene de Paul
Isle of Malta
British Columbia
Vernon Parker
Sors
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John S. Paul E
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Gertrude Kidwell
Brunswick
Arthur
Martinsburg
Theodore
Philadelphia
Edward
A. K. Coffman
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Yingling
Rose Hill Cemetery
Washington
First Red Army
Tredt
Evenson
Seattle
Wedding Rain Dampens Giovanna's Pisa Ceremony
Royal guests braved a sudden downpour as Princess Giovanna arrived in drenched gown on a crowded red carpet at the Basiliche. Cars shielded some, but many dignitaries were soaked, and Boris and his wife arrived with rain pounding their procession.
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Giovanna
Basilice
Europe
Boris
Hall
170th Anniversary of Grossnickle Church Observed
The Grossnickle Church in Middletown Valley marks its 170th anniversary on Sunday November 2 with an all day celebration. Former residents now in Washington County are invited to join, and a free lunch will be served at noon. In New York Roy A. Griffith Sinclair Oil president dies at age, due to double pneumonia.
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Middletown Valley
Washington County
New York
Roy A. Griffith
Sinclair Oil and Gas Company
Harry Sinclair
Kansas University Guilty Ousted
In Columbia Missouri on October 25 the University of Kansas was found guilty of recruiting and subsidizing athletes. Faculty representatives from six conference members voted to drop KU from scheduling any athletic games not under contract for the current academic year and beyond, effectively ousting the university.
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Columbia
University of Kansas
City may take Pangborn loan to hire unemployed
Washington County Welfare Federation and local business leaders urged the city of Hagerstown to accept a $50,000 interest free loan offer from Thomas W. Pangborn Corp to fund winter construction projects. The plan aims to employ many unemployed laborers, reduce charitable relief needs, and save taxpayer money through cheaper labor and earlier sewerage system completion. The offer requires an additional $200,000 in interest free funds to expand employment.
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Washington County
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas W. Pangborn Corp
Washington County Welfare Federation
Panghorn
Hagerstown
Parachute Jump Planned At Wil Hameport Pike
Dave Devil Joseph Blanc will leap from an airplane tomorrow afternoon between eight and six oclock at the Al ways Barbecues stand on the Wil Hameport Pike. Chicken and waffle dinner Saturday evening advertised at 49% price at 49% E Franklin St.
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Hankey's Tea
Dave-Devil
Joseph Blanc
Wil Hameport Pike
Price
Hankey’s Tea Room
E. Franklin St
Republican Meeting 15 Held in City
The Republicans held a sizable meeting at Nixon's Academy with Mayor Broening of Baltimore, Mr. Robb of Cumberland, two state candidates, and Mr. Zihlman as speakers. J. Frank Ridenour opened the session while J. Lloyd Harshman presided. The Municipal Band played and an informal reception followed at Hotel Alexander.
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Broening
Baltimore
Robb
Cumberland
Zihlman
J.frank Ridenour
Republican Central Committee
J. Lloyd Harshman
Ritchie
Broetting
Oakland
State Roads Commission
Ziblmen
Charles S. Warner
Belair
Hotel Alexander
City Market Prices Reported For Fresh Produce and Meats
Butter 50c per lb Eggs 40c per dozen young chickens 45c lb dressed old chickens 35c lb live chickens 25c lb string beans 20c per quarter peck peas 40c per quarter peck tomatoes 8c per tablespoon pumpkins 15c to 35c each cauliflower 25c per head Idaho potatoes 5c each sauerkraut 20c per quart eggplant 25c pork peppers 5c others Jersey sweet potatoes 1b be country sausage 26c per lb country pudding 22c per lb apple butter 25c per quart cranberries 31c per quart.
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Idaho
Jersey
Chaos grips Brazil as leader held after revolt
Reports from Sao Paulo describe turmoil after a revolution that toppled President Washington Luis. President-elect Julio Prestes disappeared amid rumors of flight. Austin-era violence damaged seven newspaper offices with about 1 million dollars in losses. Troops guarded key centers while the city tried to return to normal. Floyd Sherman will sing at We First Baptist Church tomorrow both morning and evening.
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Julio Prestes
Washington Luis
Floyd Sherman
We First Baptist Church
Today’s Stock Quotations and Macau Colony Note
Macao holds a place in history as the oldest European settlement in China, reportedly established by Portuguese settlers in 1677, with stock market pages referencing long fledgling ventures and colonial ties.
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Macae
China
Stateroads Honored by Governor in Maryland Display
Governor Hitchie praises Maryland road work led by C Clinton, Bruce, and John K Shaw. He notes 461 road and bridge contracts awarded to the lowest bidder with few exceptions, concrete savings from buying cement under market, and self made road signs cutting costs. He cites fewer accidents and upgrades in hard surface roads as Maryland’s standard.
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Highway Department
C. Clinton
Howard Bruce
John K. Shaw
Maryland
Delaware
Christ Reformed Church to hold services in old Methodist church
The Funkstown congregation of Christ Reformed Church, whose building was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, will conduct services tomorrow at the old Methodist church with Sunday School at 9:15 and a sermon at 10:30 by Rev. Robert Lee Bair.
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Christ Reformed Church
Funkstown
Old Methodist Church
Robert Lee Bair
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