Charley Humelsine Accepts Torch as Herald-Mail Leader
Charley Humelsine outlines a collaborative approach to leading the Herald-Mail Publishing Company, pledging to depend on staff, avoid bossing, and aim for a happier, better equipped organization. He recalls advice from Bill South and notes his long career start, seeking mutual effort to build a stronger paper for the public. GC. E. (Charley) HUMELSINE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Joe Mooney
News-Times
Charley Humelsineg
Hagerstown
Herald-Mail Co
Bill South
Charley
GC. E
Humelsine
It Was Tough Life For Mail In 1862
A May 24, 1862 rumor in Hagerstown claimed the First Maryland Regiment was destroyed at Front Royal and the colonel killed. The mob attacked the Mail office, wrecking presses and destroying files from 1828, costing the city 7500 dollars for lack of protection. A later 1867 fire destroyed offices and equipment.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
U. S. Volunteers
Front Royal
Col. Kelly
Mail
What Goes Into Making A Daily Newspaper
A veteran staffer outlines how a newspaper is produced from gathering events to printing. From editorial fact gathering across the land to copy, type setting, proofs, and plates, the process ends with distribution to readers and reuse as wrapping or fuel.
Harold Helps To Keep Kinks Down
Harold Ruthranft keeps the Herald Mail’s linotype battery running and assists operators. He also maintains a toolbox of gadgets to service teletype machines and even the vest pocket cigarette lighter. His ready help fixes issues and keeps the newsroom moving smoothly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Herald- Mail
Harold Ruthranft
Ruth
Justus Schaeffer Passes Away In Pittsburgh
Obituary note for Justus Schaeffer longtime Mail and Herald figure former German scholar Professor Schaeffer's son dies in Pittsburgh marking end of an era with connection to the newspaper lineage.
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Justus Schaeffer
Mail and Herald
Pittsburgh
Professor Schaeffer
Cocktail Hour And Dinner Program With Evening Attractions
The event features a 5:00 p.m. cocktail hour and 6:00 p.m. dinner with a program including a silent invocation, songs such as God Bless America and Auld Lang Syne, a dinner address by Wm. Preston Lane Jr., a song fest, magic acts, and a segment on Modern and Ancient themes presented by Oscar D Parrish. The occasion closes with performances and a 30th item noted in the program.
Men And Women Come And Go As The Years Move On
A reflective piece on time passing as generations replace one another. It traces how lives intertwine with history, noting enduring memories and the quiet changes that shape communities across decades.
Remember When in Columbia and Frederick Sports Memories
A collage of past notes from the Herald Mail recounts Joe Harp's out of town debut on a Columbia fire truck, Hagerstown pennants, Jay Schaif quitting after ad rejection, and Dixie White's murder story in Frederick. It recalls Harold Ruthrauff’s Potomac incident and Paul Fleagle leaving the Herald Mail for Washington after twenty years of service.
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Joe Harp
Columbia
Jamison
John Albert
Hagerstown
Jay Schaif
Dixie” White
Frederick
George Morris
Jack Hurley
Harry Fridinger
Herald
C. Neill Baylor
Army-Navy
Baltimore
Bill Snyder
Rod
Boots
Creel
Kel Snyder
Kompany
Harold Ruthrauff
Potomac
Taylor's Landing
Johnny Thompson
Bob” Snyder
Frank Colley
Fleagle
Paul Fleagle
The
Herald Mail
Washington
Paul
Classic Songs Snippets In One Packet
A collage of lyrics including God Bless America LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART My Wild Irish Rose Down by the Old Mill Stream Auld Lang Syne and Good Night Ladies presented as a shared singalong segment reflecting midcentury American and folk tunes.
Early Hagerstown Papers Shaped Herald Mail Legacy
A retrospective on the 1890 founding of the Daily Mail by Edwin Bell and T. C. Williams, its evolution into the Herald Mail after mergers, and staff changes through the years. It notes political battles, production shifts, and the rise of typesetting automation while preserving notable editors and reporters in the paper’s history.
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Hagerstown
Daily Mail
Edwin Bell
T. 3. C. Williams
Hagerstown Mail
Hamilton and Briscoe
Bell and Williams
Herald-Mail
Wim. Preston Lane, Jr
S. 12. Phillips
Whipnie
Rd. Hamilton
The
Mail
Vernon N. Simmons
Herald
J.albert Hawken
C. i Neill Baylor
Mail Democratic
Herald Republican
Evening Globe
Morning Herald
Torchlight
Albert Hawken
Frank Ridenour
Werald
Leslie Beard
Globe
Hawken
Ridenour
Lagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Co
Beard
Baylor
Charles Town
W. Va
J. Garvin Hager
Mai
Carrie
William Howard Taft
Hami
Briscoe
DB. Mail
Bugsy Days
Dinner Meeting Celebrates Herald Mail Staff Service
The Herald-Mail honors 887 years of combined service at a dinner with management. Plant superintendent Charley Humelsine has 51 years, editor Eun Baylor 35, editor Garvin Hager 35, and Leah M. Spessard 24, with a roster revealing friendly staff details and nicknames.
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Herald- Mail Company
Metropolitan Opera
Herald-Mail
Charley Humelsine
C. Neill -Baylor
the- Herald
Garvin Hager
the Mail
Leah M. Spessard
Powell
Howard
Washington Spy of 1790 Was County's First Newspaper
The Washington Spy began in 1790 as the county’s first newspaper with Stewart Herbert as editor. It ran until 1797, then became Maryland Herald, later The Torch Light, and ultimately led to the Hagerstown Herald lineage. Daily papers started in 1870 with M Emmett Fechtig issuing the Hagerstown Daily News.
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Hagerstown
Stewart Herbert
Washington Spy
Maryland Herald
Lfter
Torch Light
Legacy of the Daily Mail and Herald in Hagerstown
The passage recalls the growth of Hagerstown’s press scene from hand-drawn reels to motorized hose wagons and electrical services. It notes the Daily Mail's resilience through blizzards and storms, reliance on plate news service fifty years ago, and the papers’ role as defense of a free press amid social changes and technological progress. The piece celebrates the newspapers’ faithful chronicling of life, war, floods, and daily events, urging pride in their enduring mission.
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Daily Mail
Hagerstown
Crawford Bicycle Works
The
Mail
Herald
Washington County
America
Schaff And Horning Back On Job After Serving Country
Return of servicemen Jay Schaff and Russ Horning is welcomed by the community. The piece notes their service including Horning’s work with General Clark in Italy and expresses hope for all soldiers to be home soon and resume normal duties.
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Schaff
Horning
Jay Schaff
Russ Horning
General Clark
Italy
Our Contributions To Both World Wars
Veterans of two wars are represented on the Herald-Mail force. World War 1 names include A. S. Scott, Richard Grove, S. E B. Phillips, Wm. Preston Lane Jr, Co. Neill Baylor, J. Garvin Hager, Roger Dansberger, Paul Fleagle, Emory Dansberger, Frank Colley and Robert B. Snyder. World War 2 names include Frank J. Woltz, Russell J. Hornung, Adam J. Sthatf, Allen V. Davis, Richard S. Phillips, Archie D. Souders, Carl J. Myers, Clarence E. Cramer, Charles W. Smith, Robert L. Baker, Samuel E. Phillips Jr, Chester H. Murray, Joseph W. Marmaduke, Harper L. Lanmer, Aid Bailey, Charles H. Ecks Jamison, 3rd.
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Herald-Mail Force
A. S. Scott
Richard Grove
S. E B. Phillips
Wm. Preston Lane, Jr
Co. Neill Baylor
J. Garvin Hager
Roger Dansberger
Paul Fleagle
Emory Dansberger
Frank Colley
Robert B. Snyder
Frank J. Woltz
Russell J. Hornung
Adam J. Sthatf
Allen V. Davis
Richard S. Phillips
Archie D. Souders
Carl J. Myers
Clarence E. Cramer
Charles W. Smith
Robert L. Baker
Samuel E. Phillips, Jr
Chester H. Murray
Joseph W. Marmaduke
Harper L. Lanmer
Aid Bailey
Charles H. Ecks
J. ¥. Jamison
Face Lifting Contagious Spreads on Summit Ave
The Herald-Mail notes a face lifting trend spreading along Summit Ave as the movement gains supporters. The P and P Telephone Co. and a local library join, with the Antietam Fire Co. also contemplating participation. Sam Smit Ave shows improved appearance.
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Herald-Mail
Summit Ave
P Telephone Co
Library
Antietam Fire Co
Sam Smit Ave
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God Bless
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SONG
Auld Lang Syne
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A. Vi Jaminon, Jr
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Garvin Haxer
J. Richard Rauth
George O. Hashore
Mary Elaine Smith
Goyi Gerber
Esses Wees
Elizabeth Doblhamer
QRA
Jay Sehaft
W. J. Santman Wees
Jeanette V. McCinin
Hazel Chitcute
E. Humelsine
U. Ruthravil
Hoger
B. Dansherwer
Lbert L. Scott
John Thompson
Russell Horning Dee Tee
Howard Powell
John Schiliing Bee
B. Snyder
Chysists
Danxberger
H. Kelaner Snyder
Roger Genslengs
Ralph
Wolf Ayy
Venura
Wolfe, Sry
Snyder
Harry Cave
Ralph McSherry
Melvin Rife
Harry C. Gordon
Tees
Alex
Steele
Grace Spalding
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J. i. Zoek
Adam Kyler
Severaly
Auatit Wolfe
William D. South
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Home
Sweetheart
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Lewis T. Byron
President Lane
Herald-Mail Company
William P. Lane
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