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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1950
Page
12
Maryland National Guard officers announced a recruiting team will interview and answer questions at a public display of equipment in the Public Square from 5 to 9 p m. tonight. Eligible men 17 to 35 may enlist with draft-exemption after acceptance. veterans over 35 and both single or married men are accepted. The unit seeks critical specialists.
The document notes emphasis on service for radio operators, truck drivers and cooks. While several National Guard units nationwide have been inducted into Federal service, Co. B has not been alerted for active duty.
William J. Johnson, district forester from the State Forestry Commission Cumberland, spoke at the Williamsport Lions Club meeting on forest fires and roadside tree preservation. Myron L. Bloom introduced the speaker, with guests G. R. Hebb and R. H. Newcomer present. The next meeting may shift from the scheduled fourth Thursday due to other events. The meeting notes include a stat that 45 percent of drivers have dangerous visual problems per the American Optometric Association.
Glenn Eby of Cearfoss builds a novel corn sprayer from diverse farm machinery. He reports strong results in experiments costing about four thousand dollars in labor and materials. The device overcomes tall stalks by spraying 16 rows at a time and will be shown at the Berkeley County farmers tour on August 18.
Greencastle will wait three years for Old Home Week after this year’s climax. The Army Field Band toured via Hagerstown in two buses and trucks to perform before thousands from a temporary stand. The diving bell is credited to Roger Bacon. Joseph Conrad’s full name is Joseph Theodore Korzeniowski.
City Hall tentatively approves buying a $14,225 power shovel and a $3,530 air compressor for the Street Department. The Public Works Board backs the $10,695 backhoe from Wayne Crane Company after evaluating all bids. Funds would come from capital, not this year’s budget. City Engineer Charles Steinbach calls Wayne the best value amid bidder comparisons.
Mrs. Virginia Hart of Commonwealth Avenue reports her cat has seven toes on each front paw and extra toes on the rear paws. The feline also displays unusually large ears.
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