Meeting To Discuss Tagers Chapter Formation
A meeting to organize a Tagers town chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will be held Thursday evening at Fountain Head Country Club. J. D. O’Neill of Pangborn Corp announces possible charter from national headquarters if enough interest exists. Eligible towns include Chambersburg Wayne sboro Martinsburg Williamsport Frederick and Hagerstown. The national association comprises seventy chapters with about 15 000 members.
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Tagerstown
National Association of Cost Accountants
Fountain Head Country Club
J. D. O'Neill
The
Pangborn Corp
Chambersburg
Waynesboro
Martinsburg
Williamsport
Frederick
Hagerstown
National Association
Paper Collection Totals 28 Tons by County Scouts
Washington county Boy Scouts collected 28 tons of scrap paper last Saturday, their second largest haul since drives began. About 115 Scouts in Hagerstown gathered 23 tons, with overall county totals around 150 tons since the drives started. Trucks were donated by local firms. 200 pounds of old rags were also gathered. Robert Shircliff led the effort amid fair weather and heat.
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Washington County
Boy Scouts
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
Willamsport
Hancock
Funkstown
Maryland Pipe and Metals Co
Moses Berkson
Potomac Edison Co
Fairchild Aircraft
Charlton Brothers
Municipal Electric Light Plant
Fred Spigler
Charles D. Baer
Robert Shircliff
Charles Pound Suffered Hand Lacerations In Bakery Accident
Boonsboro baker Charles Pound was badly cut when his left hand was caught in a dough mixer at the bakery Sunday morning. He was rushed to Washington County Hospital and reported resting comfortably.
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Charles Pound
Boonsboro
Washington County Hospital
Dewitt Succeeds McNair In Key European Command
Washington Aug 7 The War Department announced Lieut Gen John L Dewitt will replace Lieut Gen Leslie J McNair in an overseas command of great importance in Europe McNair was killed at Normandy July 25 by a bomb from an American plane during the bombardment near St Lo Dewitt previously commanded the Fourth Army and Western Defense Command and headed the joint Army Navy staff college in Washington
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Washington
John L. Dewitt
Lesley J. McNair
Europe
War Department
Dewitt
Fourth Army
Western Defense Command
San Francisco
Joint Army-Navy Staff College
West Coast
Pearl Harbor
McNair
Army Ground Forces
Normandy
St. Lo
Ben Lear
Army
U. S
Barkley Wins Kentucky Primary for Fourth Senate Term
In Louisville on August 7 the Democratic primary renominated Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley of Paducah for a fourth term, while Republican James Park of Lexington was chosen to oppose him in November. Barkley led with 79,905 votes as six challengers totaled 10,797. several Democratic and Republican congressmen were renominated amid a light turnout with no major issues.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Senate
Alben W. Barkley
Paducah
James Park
Lexington
Barkley
Congress
Roosevelt
Finnish Russian Pact Seen As Possible Peace Step
Moscow reports say Finland may seek armistice talks with Russia as Mannerheim takes presidency. Diplomats note Russian assurances and hopes for a peace agreement, with indications Moscow favors resuming discussions.
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Moscow
Baron Carl Gustaf Mannerheim
Finland
Risto Ryti
Stockholm
Soloist Leads Hagerstown Band in Summer Park Concert
Dr Peter Buys led the Hagerstown Municipal Band in City Park as soloist Merle Belle Snyder Collet sang Indian Love Call and The Last Rose of Summer amid heat and cheers. The program opened with Buys’s Rotarian march and Safari overture, and closed with recent hits and a spooktacular Dance of the Spooks. Byron Nelson wins Beverly Hills Open with 1500 prize after a late birdie finish.
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Peter Buys
Hagerstown
City Park
Merle Belle Snyder Collet
Friml
Rose Marie
Victor Herbert
Hileen
Flotow
Martha
Bratton
Romberg
Prince
Rollinson
Countians Called For Military Duty
Last night Local Board No 2 announced names of men accepted by the Army Navy and Marine Corps on August 3 The list includes Roy Huff Fairplay Route 3 Jry Williamsport and others from Hagerstown Smithsburg Boonsboro and Williamsport as well as Glenn Warner Smithsburg and Harold Barkdoll Boonsboro Broadfording Road among the Navy and Marine Corps selections local residents were named for service in the upcoming draft period with multiple routes and towns represented.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Lioyd
Fairplay
Lee Downey Shank
Williamsport
Preston Lake Huff
Hagerstown
Joseph William Deeds, Jr
Knoxville
Stanley Cameron Sweeney
Sharpsburg
Ellis Hayswood Ridenour
Security
Sylvester Jay Palmer
Eiwond
Junior Chaney
Gapland
Charles Edwin Reichard
George Thurman
Glenn Elleworth Warner
Smithsburg
Ralph Elwood Shifter
Boonsboro
Rovie
Thumgs Grant Myers
Big Pool
Charles Granson Grimm
Grover
Edward Bussard
Broadfording
Harold Jay Barkdoll
Linwood Road
Ration Round-Up for Stamps and Fuel Across Regions
Ration details list indefinite validity for Books Four and Three stamps in meats fats sugar and shoes, with blue, grey and airplane stamps. Gasoline and fuel oil coupons vary by region with different end dates through 1945 and later periods and new period one coupons usable upon receipt.
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Associated Press
Two-Piecer Dress Pattern Offer from New York Route
Two piece dress pattern for shopping and visiting suits business wear. Pattern S858 size 26 requires 3 percent fabric. Includes sewing guide and complete instructions. Print name address and style number clearly with size and postal zone. Limited edition color pattern book with mailing surcharge.
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New York 11
Department Ha- Ant
Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
A Charleston Missouri reader credits Kellogg's All-Bran with ending years of constipation after daily use, stressing it as a dietary source of cellulosic elements. Scientists explain it supports colonic flora and regular elimination without acting as a laxative.
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5. P. Locke
Charleston
Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
Active service in classifieds headline style
Active service is the focus of this brief classified notice noting ongoing support or listings for service personnel and related opportunities in the local market. The item emphasizes immediate availability and concise action for readers seeking service roles or benefits.
Building Peak In July Reported In Southern States
The Manufacturers' Record said July 1944 industrial contract awards in the South topped $2,069,000, a 17 percent rise from June. Major projects included a $17,000,000 General Motors ammunition plant expansion in Missouri, with Maryland second at $1,799,000 plus expansions such as a $950,000 magnesium forging plant.
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Baltimore
Missouri
Maryland
Texas
Tennessee
General Motors
Pimples Vanish Overnight with Hleerex Claim
An ad touts two safe medicated liquids named Hleerex that supposedly dry pimples overnight. It promises a clear complexion by the next day with no risk and a money back guarantee. The pitch urges purchase at Rudy's Rexall Pharmacy for 50 cents.
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Rudy
Rexall Phcy
Factory and grain facility upgrades noted in Federal records
Federal records show capital projects including a 260000 dollar rubber products factory expansion, 185000 dollar explosives lint addition, and a 100000 dollar upgrade to a Baltimore grain elevator, reflecting investment in industrial facilities.
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Baltimore
Wo Receord
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Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
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Kay
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Shockeyss
Wethertone
R. D. McKee
Byron Nelson
Beverly Hills
Calif
Toledo
Reid
Rudy’s Rexall Pharmacy
Hamilton Corner
Hagerstown, Md
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Laurel
Cerny
Stan
Rinso
Igepka
Arthur Dorsey
Locust & Randolph
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
Concord
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R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Poet Ser ER MC Raw 2
Car Theatre America
Walter Brennan
Lon McCallister
Jeanne Crain
Charlotte Greenwood
Nesey Mathaw OY
Cushwa
Potomac St
A. & Society OF Zoology
Washington, D. C
Angie Hyedirray Hottos
Diana Lynn
Chandler
Allyson Vaughn Monach
Spike Jones
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