Chandershire poll hints at fast time move this week
A township poll at Chandershire hints at adopting fast time behavior if predecessor Yee Serstown acted quickly. The meeting approved stadium repairs costing about 4000 dollars including bleacher and fence work. City Eng Charles W. Stump reported park conditions and plans to avoid dents and lawsuits. Daylight saving schedule set by Anne Arundel County Commissioners extends from April 8 to September 1.
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Chandershire
Yee Serstown
City
Charles W. Stump
Anne Arunde
City To Have Daylight Time
Contours of a daylight time plan describe confusion in households over work and meal preparation as parents adjust schedules for children attending school. Officials indicate the Western Mainland may adopt daylight time next summer, with neighboring cities expected to follow.
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Serstown
In Memoriam Albert
Memorial notice for Henry J. Albert who died April 9 1943. The verse reflects on his grave and those who loved him remembering him on the anniversary with sentiments of loss.
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Albert
Lovi
Henry J. Albert
Bids Sought for North Street Colored School Building
North Street colored school plans approved by State Board. Bids to be requested soon as final specs are ready. New Fountain Dale Elementary and Washington Street Junior High projects discussed including land purchases and phased construction to ease overcrowding. Maintenance report and March repairs noted. Bid advertisements for coal for 1848 school year planned.
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North Street
Board of Education
State Guard of Education
Ibi
Washington Street
Benjamin Willis
Fountaindale
Northern Avenue
Willis
Hamilton Homes
Fountain and Heights
Route 11
I Vity
Salem Avenue
McEwen Furniture Store Reopens After Major Remodeling
McEwen Furniture Company announces the official reopening of its enlarged and redecorated quarters on South Potomac Street. The remodel added five display floors with an elevator, revamping upper floors formerly used as a dancing academy and as rehearsal space for the Hagerstown Municipal Band.
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McEwen Furniture Company
Ints
South Potomac Street
Hagerstown
E. McEwen
Three Youngsters Hurt Tuesday In Local Incident
The report notes three children injured Tuesday and taken to hospital. Margaret Virginia Bond, five, of 320 South Locust Street, injured a hand in a washer incident and sent home after treatment. Richart C Blessing, five, of West Washington, treated and discharged. Robert McCarthy, four, of 18 Beckley Avenue, injured right knee when struck by a bicycle and released after care.
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Margaret Virginia Bond
South Locust Street
Richart C. Blessing
Robert
McCarthy
Beckley Avenue
Wringer
Strike Strains Maryland Telephone Service Across State
In Maryland the three day long strike by unions restricts normal calls to emergencies only. Baltimore wires still see elevated manual exchange activity while Western Union seeks temporary drivers. Officials credit supervisory staff and maintenance crews for handling rising volumes and vow no immediate tariff changes.
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Police Department
Sheriff’s Office
Baltimore
Western Union
Baltimore Fac:s
Maryland
BB. Haneke
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
James Yewell
Haneke
Mills to Attend Tax Repeal Meet
Herman L. Mills, leader of the Chamber of Commerce opposing the sales tax, will attend a Baltimore meeting Friday to push for repeal of the state tax recently approved by the Legislature.
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Herman L. Mills
Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore
Economic Boom Prospects Extend Three Months Ahead
A 1947 overview notes sustained employment around 35.9 million, record gains in income payments, and ample liquid assets. Profits, dividends, and borrowing ease drive a durable goods surge, with plant modernization and auto production rising sharply. Exports reach new wartime highs and farm income climbs, while consumer confidence dims on perceived high prices and potential recession signs.
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Sig Wade
Agriculture Department
Economic strains from business firms surge in early reports
A Business Week note says one in five U S business enterprises are firms with small operations. Commercial, agricultural and business loans of 101 reporting banks have risen to an all time high above 311000000000, signaling goods piling up as production and distribution lag.
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Singe Tom
Business Week
United States
Federal Reserve System
Hearing Today on Phone Rate Boost Negotiations Continue
Testimony in a rate case covers fair valuation of utility property as of December 1 1940 and additions through June 20 1947, plus working capital allowances. Dorser objects to reproduction cost as unreliable and cites earnings disparity between the company and parent AT&T. Arthur L Lanigan describes intercompany charges and services among C P Companies and AT T.
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Household Finance Corporation
Dorser
Arthur L. Lanigan
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
A .T. and
A . T. and T
Welfare Workers to Attend Maryland Conference in Baltimore
Local Washington County Welfare Board staff plan to attend the Maryland State Conference of Social Welfare in Baltimore from April 30 to May 2. Themed Common Goal of Social Welfare, the event gathers hundreds from across the state for addresses by social work authorities, round tables, and a business meeting.
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Washington County Welfare Board
Maryland State Conference of Social Welfare
Baltimore
Hagerstown Retailers Plan Annual Dinner in Franklin Court
About 400 members of the Hagerstown Retailers' Bureau with guests will attend the annual dinner at Franklin Court auditorium tonight. Plans were nearly complete before a switchboard service halted phones. No business will be transacted and another successful dinner is in prospect.
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Hagerstown
Franklin Court Auditorium
Graduation dates announced for Washington County
The Board of Education released high school graduation dates for June. Clearspring leads on Monday June with Hagerstown High set for Wednesday June 11 at 16 a.m. Other ceremonies follow in the evenings: Hancock June 10, Williamsport June 11, Smithsburg June 12, Boonsboro June 13, and North Street June 26.
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Washington County
Board of Education
Clearspring
Hagerstown High
Hancock
Williamsport
Smithsburg
Boonsboro
North Street
Radio theft and break-in reported at East Washington St apartment
Homer Trampower of 299 East Washington street reported to police yesterday that his back window was broken and thieves stole a table model radio phonograph from his apartment. Also, Mrs. Harvey Dr Kline of this city will be a delegate at the regional conference of the National Federation of Republican Women.
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Homer
East Washington Street
GOP
Harvey DR. Kline
National Federation of Republican Women
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