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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
10
Washington reports OPS requires restaurants and similar venues to post ceiling prices for food and drinks by today. The rule covers over a half million establishments and 70 million meals daily, with ceilings tied to the Feb 3-9 period and valid until OPS permits changes.
The Rev. Carl F. Smith of Mt. Atry Maryland conducts evangelistic services at Stone Bridge Church near Millstone. Evening meetings run nightly through the coming week at 8 o clock daylight saving time except Saturday May 8 with a 7 o clock Love Feast and Communion. May 4 Sunday schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 and morning worship at 11 with the final service at 7 45. Apples 6 lbs 26 cents to 1 60 at Newman’s Packing House Smithsburg Maryland phone 74 Adv.
Joseph Franklin Batman died at his home in the city at 9 30 pm after a one day illness at age 74. He was born in Luray Virginia and worked 93 years for the Hagerstown Shoe Company before retiring three years ago. He belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose and Friendship Lodge No 84 AF and AM. Surviving are his wife Mrs Fal He Shank Batman a sister Fra Daley Griffith and nephews. The service is at A K Coffman funeral home with Rev Paul B Watlington officiating and interment at Rest Haven Cemetery. Funeral services for Thomas Clifford Ivey age 46 of 229 North Jocust Street will be held Sunday at 2 20 pm at Kraiss Funeral Home following his death Thursday at Washington County Hospital.
Rev R Richard Summer, pastor elect of Christ Lutheran Church Liberty Street, will be ordained by the Maryland Lutheran Synod at Gettysburg Seminary May 28 and installed as pastor a week or two later. He is a Marylander with Navy service in World War II and a wife and baby son. His brothers will be ordained at Gettysburg the same day. He met his wife at Wittenberg College and studied at Gettysburg College and other seminaries. Their son Mark was born last December. He is in pastoral training at St Elizabeth's Hospital Washington.
Randolph Smith of Boonsboro, an 18 year old high school senior, collects automobiles rather than pursuing new cars. His growing collection already fills multiple garages and he is seeking more space to house the old time vehicles as his hobby expands.
In Trenton on April 26, Archibald Alexander, former Under Secretary of the Army, was nominated to fill Frank Hague’s long held Democratic post. Alexander, a U S Senate candidate, was backed by the National Democratic Club of New Jersey as Hague’s influence waned after 1949 when John V. Kenny defeated Hague’s ally in Jersey City.
Mealtime or snacktime at Bentzel's 46 Summit Ave offers home cooked fried chicken seafood steaks chops and country ham. Open 7 am to midnight. Advert.
Mostly cloudy and warmer conditions expected from Saturday through Monday with highs in the 60s and above normal temperatures. Temperatures will average slightly above normal with normal highs in the upper 60s and lows ranging from the mid 30s to the upper 40s across regions. Ghannes, Nichols, 1927 Virginia Avenue, has earned a diploma from the National Radio Institute in Washington DC. Dance listings announce events at Mt Lena with local acts and phone contact.
Thomas W. Pangborn, Hagerstown industrialist and banker, elected to The Catholic University of America Board of Trustees. He has served on the university finance committee since 1947, joining archbishops Mooney Stritch and other church leaders on the board. Pangborn received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1945 and serves on Notre Dame advisory councils.
Public invited to a sun April 27 shoot at 1 P.M. D.S.T. by Conocoocheague Sportsmen's Club in Sharpsburg Maryland. Advertising notes Bentzel's Bar & Rest offering beer wine and liquor to go at popular prices with dining room or bar service and nightly TV.
Mrs. Margaret G. Orndoft of Funkstown Md commends Mr. and Mrs. Caspar Kennedy for their diligent care of Funkstown Cemetery. She notes the transformation from leaves and debris to a neat, spotless grounds and surrounding area, expressing appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
Pfc. David H. Brody Jr., son of Mr and Mrs D H Brody of Hagerstown Route 2, has reported to Camp Kilmer New Jersey and will serve in the communications center. He recently returned to the United States from Europe where he was stationed in Paris France. He entered the Army in September 1950.
Secretary of Labor Tobin accused Eisenhower of being a political candidate and warned of escalating Democratic attacks as the party presses to unseat the general in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Tobin spoke in Cumberland Maryland and said the public won't be satisfied by gestures or a military record alone. The report notes government officials deny involvement in influencing Americans visiting Europe and mentions ongoing press coverage.
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