Winners named in county flower garden contest
The Flower Garden Contest sponsored by the First National Bank and county women clubs awarded prizes for zinnias cosmos and scabiosa. District winners and honorable mentions include Laura Mason Shawltown, Mra Leo Yous Heartspring, Anna Otter Hobbereville, Antoinette Cooney Boonsboro, Ruth Zeller Chapel Woods, and Miss Anna Warren Funkstown among others. Sweepstake honors went to Anna Warren Felt of Funkstown.
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First National
Mixy
Susan Garbersom
Mary Beatar
Julge
Green House
Hosj Vital
Arosa
Zinniss
John Seigmat
Smitheburs
Richard Holtman
Willistasport
Imentiv
Roy Thinan
Hallway
Ruth Yeller
Chapel Woods
Evelyn Hollman
Leitersburg
Ruth Zeller
Navnne Never
Boonshora
Heattel
Halfway
J 'Y
Richards
Williamsport
Anna Warrenfella
Funketown
Madison Troxell
Funtstown
Anna Warrenfelt
Funkstown
Scabiosa
Evelyn Alwright
Skanktown
Katerine Kaylor
Shanktown
Wd. Feants
Fair Fashion Walk Debated by Retail Bureau Merchants
Retail Bureau halts plan for an October fashion walk at the Fair as merchants push to run the event under their own auspices. It remains unclear if women’s clothing merchants will participate and whether using the public building will proceed pending Fair Board approval.
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Bureau
Jureau
Fair Board
Oll Publicy Building Inc
Matter
Automobile accident injures Carty at Boonsboro
Clar enes A Carty 45 of 193 Radolph a genus was hurt in a car crash near Boonsboro last night. An X ray at the hospital showed a back injury. Dr Bennett from Baltimore will conduct thorough tests to assess the injury. Edward Bearinger driver escaped with minor injuries. Jacob Comerer of Eyerly's news department and Reeves of the grocery department were slightly hurt with a broken rib and cuts.
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Clarenes A. Carty
Radolph
Boonsboro
Dr. Bennett
Bailimore
Mr. Carty
Edward Bearinger
Bo Ite
Ja Frob Comerer
Eyerly's
Reeves
Tiparbment
Comerer
Four Burt In Auto Smashup in Greencastle
In Greencastle on a Sunday morning, a car overturned twice, straddling a hedge in Walkers Distillery area. The injured include Charles H. Weaver, dead cut. Misa Devonia Weaver, head injuries. Elias Mabel Neff, contusions. and William Bribert, cut and bruised. Miss Weaver and Seifert were taken to hospital unconscious but improving.
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Lotur
Greencastle
Nike
Walkers Dstillery
Iear Keup
Chartles H. Weaver
Elizabeth Street
Misa Devonia Weaver
Weaver
Sevationa
Elias Mabel Neff
William Bribert
Vine Street
Miss Weaver
Seifert
Buter
Mins Weare
Demvins
Deaths Bring Loss to Williamsport Families
Mary E Stake of a prominent Williamsport family dies after weeks of illness at age 80. Survived by two brothers William Stake of Hanigwort and Melcher Stake of Cwherland and by Milas Stake’s daughter. funeral from her home this afternoon, Rev. Howard T Bink officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery.
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Mary E. Stake
Williamsport
Milas Stake
BG. W. Slake
Inshter
Washington County Bank
Baward Stace
Abe Girewit
Gaurt
Washington County
William Stake
Hanigwort
Melcher Stake
Cwherland
Howard T. Bink
Battheran Church
Ollib Jng
Riverview
Ceme
Dave M. Willingham
Sharpuburg
Ler Inudband
William Willingham
Mervin Delaunay
Sharsanurg
Welock
W. L. Rewnsburg
Lutheran Church of
Bakernylale
Schools Open With Large Enrollment
Owing to delays in completing eight portage buildings for 490 pupils, Hagerstown public schools opened on a half schedule this year. Portable classrooms for Broadway Surrey and Howard Street were not ready. Wellinger’s pupils will be bussed to Downsville and Your Locks pupils to Big Spring. Dellinger’s and Four Locks schools did not reopen due to low enrollment. Grange to meet in Leitersburg with program features announced. Mrs. George Pierce treated after minor accident. Emma L Keyser granted absolute divorce from J H Keyser. Courtroom work begun to be finished by November term.
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Hagerstown
Grimes
Broadway
Surrey
Howard Street
Tabor
Tha Aekaol
Dellinger's
Four Locks
Midway Event With Performers and Orchestrals
An unclear OCR note describes a Midway with oper dry Nigh performances. It mentions the Great John Sheraley Piven and an Everyone-can dod supply, plus Bande and an Orchentra providing support throughout the Fries.
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John Sheraley
Williamsport Garage Change Announces Modern Service
Schettich and Seymour announce the takeover of Wai J. Faylor's garage in Williamsport. The new operation will run a modern garage and general machine shop offering hauling and repair work, Ford parts and accessories, and related services. Come in and see how they can serve you satisfactorily.
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Schettich & Seymour
Williams Port
Wai. J. Faylor
Half Million Dead in Tokyo Disaster Continues
Reports from Tokyo and Yokohama describe massive casualties from a quake fire and flood. Hospitals collapsed, Imperial Palace and Palace Hall housed refugees under guard. Death tolls reach over 160000 in Tokyo and 106000 in Yokohama with thousands more missing.
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Tokio
Yokohama
Paiace
Imperial Palace
Ong Vattalion
Anigineera
Imperial Guard
University Hospital
Tokyo
New Hotel Project Advances at Public Square
The Young and Stie sell property near Public Square to Howard E Young for a hotel company option. Ownership changes shift center of gravity to the southeast corner at the intersection of Mast Washington Street. Improvements planned include the building and a drug store office, with no public loss to the hotel group. The hotel company also bought No 11 Public Square from Chan TB Shenk and Maud Shenk for future occupancy and continued nearby business operations.
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Young and Stie
Hagerstown
Hai
Agta
Howard E Young
Mr. Young
Clarence M. Stickett
Ily
Mast Washington
Young
Balling and Drug Store
Mangeratown Hotel Company
Washington
Chan
TB. Shenk
Maud Shenk
No. 11
Public Square
Fishing Party Makes Big Haul In River Potowac Trip
Cromer family Roy Victor and William along with Roy Bhipp fished the Potowac river returning with 86 misspelled catfish, the largest at 16 pounds. William Cromer landed a four plus pound fish and Victor Cromer hooked an 8 three pounder.
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Mureara
Roy
Victor
William Cromer
Roy Bhipp
Potowac River
Willam Cromer
Victor Cromer
Grain Market Opens Higher on Wheat and Corn Gains
Grain opened higher in Chicago with wheat rising about 4 percent and corn advancing similarly. Early quotes show September wheat at 102% and December options around 34, while corn for September moves to 46 and December to 84. Ribs and other contracts listed with provisional figures.
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My International News Service
Chicago
Deluge of selling orders swamps stocks as markets wobble
News service reports a sharp selloff in trading with a global tone dominated by a Tokyo tragedy and European cables. Rail and industrial shares decline while local prices for farm staples show varied levels including wheat corn oats and flour with noted barge and grain figures.
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News Service
New York
Tolley
Tokio
C. M. Horat Hageratowa
Csceey
St Bohm
Daley: Muit
Vvrever Ves
Schumacher
Union Grain
Vogel Stabbed Haddock Held in Domestic Incident
Ada Haddock angered by claimed attention to his wife by former boarder Joseph Haddock. Vogel was found severely injured at Clarkson Avenue scene. Neighbors alerted police who placed Haddock in custody, Vogel taken to Washington County Hospital in serious condition with expected recovery. Probate court nominated contents private in the will matter of Mex Cavative Fiery.
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Din
Ada Haddock
Hie Oy Vogel
Hadtock
Joseph Hiddock
Vogel
Be Tn
Clarkson-averag
Thare Tig
Dent Vogel
Washington County
Haddocks
Gail
City Market Rumor Sparks Small Town Talk
Residents report chatter about a City Market and a few locals named Myers who allegedly visited the market. No official statements have been released and details remain unclear.
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Priven
Digestive Boost Ad Sparks An Everyday Wellness Push
A vintage style advert promises relief from indigestion and stomach discomfort. It touts pep for athletes and urges readers to fix digestion for better mood, sleep, and energy after meals. It mentions heartburn gas and nervous indigestion, with a call to action for quicker relief.
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Amodean
Tien
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Martinsburg
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Independent Order of Mechanica
Edward
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Willian J. Cook
Essington
Mra. I
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Antietam Street
Ut Tagior
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J. I Fleming
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Donald Massack
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K. J. Tlaim
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Tie
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Emma Neff
Catherine Maller
York
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Aslen
Ortink
This City
Alm
Sona
William H
South Dakota
Norman
Middleburg
Andraw Anymad
Philadelphia
Tor
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Ince
Granga
Leiterslirg
George Pierce
Thin City
Emma L. Keyser
Miss Grace Gerber
J. H. Keyser
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ATAGA
Aluminum
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Keelerd
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Celadim Keeler
Millon Wattles Fond
Ratnor
Woshington
Vanerlpal
Ritchie
Harry B. Bester
J. Andrew Cohill
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WM. P. Lane
J. Augustine Mason
C. Walter Baker
J. Harry Schueier
WM. J. Wills
Chas. F. Huli
Haddock
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Norman’ M. Small
Waynesboro
Catharing Ta
Rouzer
Thageratown
Victor Wi. Shank
Fultkdtown
Maud
EB. Gromer
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Hageratown
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Stite
Regina Stockman
Frederick
Alice Mt
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Potomac Street
Kripa Fordson
Univerdal
Lincoln
Aauese News Motor CO
Ruth
Collins
Hornsby
Dermosey
Leonard
O'Brien
Obrien
O'Bries Botteg
Howard K. Young
Carter Public Square
Procle's Pharmacy
Willianspact
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