Crops Escape Major Damage Across Western Maryland
Western Maryland peach and apple crops escaped major damage from Wednesday morning’s cold snap in Hancock. A low near 214% in a Hancock orchard set a record for late April, with experts noting only minor peach bud damage. Charles Dunbar led University of Maryland staff who monitored temperatures overnight and advised frost protection efforts including smudge pots and moving air with props and fires, while an Romney, West Virginia orchardist reported success against frost.
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Hancock
Maryland
Charles Dunbar
University of Maryland Fruit Laboratory
Dunbar
Halle
Romney
W. Va
Dressler Promoted as Sergeant First Class in 115th Infantry
Sgt Norman Dressler of Frederick has been promoted to sergeant first class at the Tuesday drill. He is a WWII veteran with six years service, two overseas. John A. Phebus of Mr. Airy was accepted as a new recruit. Training schools for several NCOs and privates are set for weekends, with the Armed Services parade in Baltimore on May 19 in view.
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Dressler
Norman
115Th Infantry
J/c
Frederick
John A. Phebus
Airy
Granison
Eader
John J. McEwen
John M. Bennett
Herman B. Brust
James D. Fox
Albert Ritchie
Lawrence W. Kehne
Paul D. Kemp
115Th
Baltimore
David W. Stitely
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Johnsville
Metz’s
Union Bridge
Grace I. Stitely
Charles H. Fogle
Westminster
T. J. C. Williams
Morris
Catherine L. Stitely
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Normnette
North Market
Executrix
Emmert R. Bowas
Raymond L. Kelly
Murray H. Foot and
D. Princeton Buckey
Virginia Lee Fresh Bakery
Heere
Florida
Ideal
California
Asco Coffee
Win-Crest
U.S
Seabrook Farms
Giant
Kirkman
Kirkman Borax
Kirkman Cleanser
Delrich
Philco
Baltimore 3
Borden's Milk
Asco
Libby
Rob Ford
Dole
Oko Aos
Poe
Tou
Richland Creamery
Taylor's
Sunshine Bakers
American Stores Co
Philco Corp
Acme
American Stores
Slymar
Fresh Bay
BUCK
Shad
Joan of
Rcene Pie
Myers
Resan
Ihia
ANDO
Seventh & Bentz Sts
South Bentz St
South Market Street
North Market Street
Middletown
Brunswick
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