White blood cell counts and diagnostic notes
The article explains counting leukocytes under a microscope to estimate per cubic millimeter, noting white cell elevation in acute appendicitis and many infections as a general inflammation indicator. It discusses causes of low counts from drugs or poisons, and the role of white cells in diagnosis. Dr Jordan answers readers questions daily, with the current Q and A on nerve deafness having multiple possible causes including family tendency tumors or no obvious reason.
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Jordan
Unification Bill May Get Speedy Action
Washington reports a push in the Senate Armed Services Committee for a swift unification bill to merge Army Navy and Air Forces under a single head. Senators Byrd and Gurney advocate reducing military spending with unified command and authority for the Defense Secretary, bypassing current unanimous Chiefs of Staff approval.
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Washington
House
Byra
D-Va
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Gurney
South Dakota
Congress
Army
Navy
Byrd
Armed Services Committee
Herbert Hoover
Air Force
Symington
Secretary of Defense
Doctor Says White Blood Cell Count Helps Fight Infections
A medical note explains white blood cells essential to resisting infections. It notes WBCs rise with infection, contrasts normal counts with red cell numbers, and describes counting WBCs by dissolving red cells and examining stained slides under a microscope.
Unionville Homemakers Club Hosts Spring Meeting
Unionville Homemakers Club met at the hall on Tuesday evening with 34 members and two visitors. President Mrs Leo Fontanello led business as Mrs Stanley Bury announced a Washington art tour and the group planned attending Songanore Methodist church on May. Roberta Hostian shared United Nations bulletins while Mrs Harry Frushour spoke on UN departments and functions. Mrs Arthur Simms led two quiz games and Mrs Isaac Nicodemus led singing of God Bless America Easter Parade and Climbing Jacob’s Ladder. Miss Lou Davis demonstrated ironing techniques. Easter decorations adorned the room and refreshments were served. The next meeting is May 10.
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Women's Club
Unionville Club
Mary Pearce
William Dudderar
Unionville Homemakers’ Club
Leo Fontanello
Stanley Bury
Washington
Songanore Methodist Church
Roberta Hostian
United Nations
Harry V. Frushour
U. N
Arthur Simms
Isaac Nicodemus
Irving Berlin
America
Lou Davis
Cotillion Club elects Francis Petrott president at annual meeting
Francis Petrott, local attorney, was chosen president of the Cotillion Club at its Friday annual meeting. New officers include vice president George J. Smith treasurer James M. Etchison secretary William B. Bennett Jr. and four board governors Patrick M. Lehnauffer Alvin G. Quinn Clarence C. Carty Melvin O. Stockwell two executive committee members Theron D. Green and William M. Storm. Marriage licenses issued in Westminster list Charles E Black and Lucille Harp Union Bridge and Robert Edward Mort and Mary Jona Lescalleet Keymur.
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Francis Petrott
Petrott
Cotillion Club
George J. Smith
James M. Etchison
William B. Bennett, Jr
Patrick M. Lehnauffer
Alvin G. Quinn
Clarence C. Carty
Melvin O. Stockwell
Theron D. Green
William M. Storm
Westminster
Charles E. Black
Lucille Harp
Union Bridge
Robert Edward Mort
Mary Jona Lescalleet
Keymur
Russians Grab For Bad Dollar In Trade Talks
A Berlin report notes Russians push dollars in trade negotiations across East Germany while rubles fade from daily use. Despite denouncing dollar democracy, Moscow ties exchange figures to dollars even with Poland and other states. In Leesburg Virginia, Paul V. Rogers elected president of the Rotary Club as James T. Jackson becomes vice president. New directors elected H. J. Tiffany Roy Frippe and N. P. Nielsen. The Irish Free State separated from Great Britain in 1922.
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Berlin
Germany
Poland
Leesburg
Paul V. Rogers
Washington
Loudoun County
Hood College senior recital features Louise Hendrickson and guests
Hood College Division of Fine Arts presents a Friday evening senior recital in Brodbeck Hall. Soloists include organist Miss Pfizer of Mountain Lakes and pianist Miss Evelyn Velde of Washington DC, with Miss Louise Hendrickson handling organ and piano selections. Accompanist Miss Edna Bell.
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the Hood College
Felix Foudrain
Rene ‘Rabey
Miss Veide
Johann C. Bach
John Ireland
Nicolas Medtner
Frederic Chopin
Miss Pfizer
Leo Delibes
Miss Hendrickson
Johann S. Bach
Johannes Brahms
Jesus
Garthe Edmuridson
Pfizer
Vittoria Giannini
A. H. Betrend
Catherine Willams
Hood
English Lesson By W L Gordon Today’s Word Study
The snippet presents an English lesson by W L Gordon emphasizing misuse avoidance and pronunciation. It highlights anxious versus eager usage, the word ecru pronunciation, silent p in ptarmigan, and offers synonyms and a rule of using a word thrice to own it.
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W. L. Gordon
Inalienable Birthright and Ancient Swim Cramps Belief
A garbled note discusses inalienable rights as a birthright and then oddly references 14th century swimmers wearing cramps rings to ward off stomach cramps, mixing concepts of rights with a nonsensical ancient practice.
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Edwin P. Jordan, M. D
NEA Service
Cavell
Featuring
Cappello
Cotillion President
Irish Free State
Great Britain
KEY
Frederick
Maryland
Acousticon of
Hagerstown
Washington St
Hag., Md
Alan
Loulbe Hendrickson
B.D. Larrimore
Cellowax
Ford
Ford Dealers
THE
Frederick Motor CO
West Patrick St
the National Guard
Dick Harp
State Armory
Company
115Th Infantry Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Chatham
Miami
Hennelts
Sas
Actu
Werlitger Pianos
Wurliger
E. Patrick St. Frederick, Md
Wurlitzer
Tyler’s Jewelry Store
North Market St
Newspap
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