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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1939
Page
5
Paris reports France has accepted President Roosevelt's proposal to spare civilians and open cities from aerial bombardment in wartime. Ambassador Bullitt presented the appeal to Foreign Minister Georges Bonnet at 1 pm local time and France gave an immediate favorable answer.
London dispatch reports the British government ordered all air raid warning systems nationwide to be activated at once amid wartime censorship. The directive, dated September 1, directs civil defense to mobilize sirens and warning apparatus across the country for imminent air attack readiness.
The U S dollar stood at 4.19 to the pound in London today as quotaions showed no activity. In New York the dollar was at 4.33 to sterling from Thursday's close while the French franc weakened to 175.75 to the pound from 175.37.
In Pittsburgh on September 1 veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic elected John E. Andrews of Quincy Ill as Commander in Chief. The assembly, held in a long closed session with about 100 representatives, denounced the film Gone With the Winds as defamatory.
Frances A Gearhart through attorney John J Allen filed for divorce from Leonard E Gearhart in the present court action.
Saum's at 21 N Jonathan St invites customers to trade in old watches for a modern quality timepiece. Open daily from 7 30 A M to 5 30 P M with weekly payment options.
Notice to young men and women and parents that Columbia College is enrolling students for fall courses day and night. It touts 50 years of business training, modern methods, and practical experience to prepare students for business life. Enroll now today.
An article notes defensive measures and bombs, citing crude anti-tank grenades used by Spanish soldiers. It questions a rumored nested bomb and discusses air bombs, flame throwers, thermite bombs, and liquid oxygen bombs, while predicting faster planes, stronger tanks, and higher-velocity guns in future warfare.
Advertisement offering grapes for sale by Joe Forcine Adv. from Fiddlersburg Maryland. Promotes a sturdy wrist watch priced at 2.39 dollars with a weekly payment option of 25 cents. Includes call to action to purchase at Saums.
John J. Porter of North American Cement Corp and Portland Cement Association official credits safety work for lower injuries and fewer accidents. The article Value Received notes a drop from 43 to 5 injuries per million man hours since 1920, plus 28 percent fewer accidents last year.
Notice invites attendance at Brandenburg's Camping Ground two miles south of Greencastle on Route 11 for afternoon and evening entertainment by the Twilight Ramblers on Labor Day.
Germany's air defense league mobilized early today with men and women in overalls steel helmets and gas masks guarding private industrial buildings. Emergency fire squads in private apartment houses were also mobilized.
George L Harrison president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank said New York banks were buying government bonds and advising other banks to do the same as of September first.
In Klamath Falls Oregon a rough week left Bill Sawchuck with two broken ribs. His wife suffered burns from a beans can explosion. Daughter Virginia broke her arm. Bill Jr and Joan contracted impetigo.
A Ridgefield well rescue engaged a posse of State policemen who wore gas masks as they freed a skunk from a homeowner Miss Augusta P Dixon estate. The event occurred on September 1 and underscores safety precautions in handling wild animals.
Friday night square and round dance at Guilford Gardens featuring Myers' Melodiers. Cake walk and prizes with Adni and Perey D Rhodes Adv. admission 25 cents.
In Easton Maryland on September 1 authorities report that so called Goosebone prophets predict an unusually severe winter. They base forecasts on clear pond and river water quality and cobweb textures on hedges and fence rows. Additional signs cited include thick bark on trees and pervasive moss around roots.
In Beaver Falls Pa on September 1 Tiny the Boston bull dog survived after twelve blood transfusions and surgical removal of a seven pound tumor. A Great Dane donated blood for the transfusions. Tiny is home and able to be about.
A Saturday evening square, round and balloon dancing hosted by the Dixie Ramblers at Guilford Gardens. Admission is 25 cents with additional charges for possibly extra activities.
Crisfield report: Tri-State Elks awarded Annapolis lodge best parade appearance, Frostburg for farthest lodge, Washington for best band. Robert Davis won tallest Elk, Ray Hare Salisbury largest Elk, George Hahn Annapolis oldest Elk. Annapolis also had most Elks in parade.
Rummage sale all day Saturday at 120 West Franklin Street featuring bargains. Proceeds support Ady.
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