Antietams Plan For Election And Feast
J Millard Tawes Maryland comptroller will join Antietam Fire Company officials at a banquet and election tonight at the fire hall. Guests include Maryland State Firemen's Association officers William Wilson Bradley Riggs Phil Ryan Ranier Landon Walston and George Myers. Election polls open 7 30 p m close 9 p m banquet at 7 30 p m with all members invited. Monthly meeting follows the banquet.
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J. Millard Tawes
State of
Maryland
Antietam Fire Company
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
William Wilson
Cumberland
Brad
Ley Riggs
Kensington
Phil Ryan
Mr. Ranier
Landon Walston
Preston
George Myers
Boston
Antietams
Bond Leaflets Dropped To Promote Victory Bonds
A planned campaign will drop 10 000 leaflets from Frank Bowers a radio announcer flying his plane on Wednesday. Three hundred leaflets will carry stickers offering a free souvenir flag worn by American aviators over China with Chinese inscriptions. One of the sticker leaflets will win a $25 Victory Bond donated by the Hagerstown Retailers Bureau chaired by John Dunn.
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Frank Bowers
Maryland
Henry’s
China
Hagerstown Retailers Bureau
John Dunn
Soak bacon in cold water before frying to reduce curling
Soak bacon in cold water for a few minutes prior to frying to minimize curling and shrinkage during cooking. The technique helps render fat more evenly and preserve the bacon’s shape.
Red Cross Ships Civilian Clothing for War Relief
A shipment of 1300 garments including women dresses men shirts infant clothing and hospital items was sent by Wahington County Chapter Red Cross Production Department last week As part of Civilian War Relief Drive a prior week an assortment of baby garments and layettes was shipped to benefiting countries Sewers are needed in production rooms and interested persons are urged to contact the Red Cross
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Wahington County
Red Cross
Grand Jury Plan Approved by Washington County Ministers
The Washington County Ministerial Association approved grand jury recommendations on juvenile delinquency at its YMCA meeting led by Major Frank Lusby. He urged pastors to adapt religious programs for returning service members and noted crime trends linked to wartime experiences. Two new members joined: Rev. Edward P. Heinze and Rev. Gordon Sperry.
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Washington County
Lusby
Edward P. Heinze
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Gordon Sperry
Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
Hagerstown
Tall top heavy vases stabilized with small lead weights
Use small lead weights placed low inside tall top heavy vases to prevent tipping. Keeps them steady on shelves and display tables without risk of falling over. Ensure weights are securely positioned and concealed for a neat appearance.
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Uip
Machinegun Found in Wooden Box Sent from Japan
East Franklin street housewife and daughter pried open a nailed wooden box from Japan to uncover a note from the U S Customs office in Baltimore stating that a machine gun had been removed.
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Franklin Street
Japan
U. S
Baltimore
Rifle Match Staged At Armory In Maryland State Guard
The Maryland State Guard Headquarters Detachment won the rifle match at the State Armory with 889 points, defeating Co. B on 841. Pfc. F. R. Keyton led with 186, followed by Cpl. E. B. Sylvester 184 and Cpl. J. W. Phreeger 182.
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Maryland State Guard
State Armory
Co. B
Pfc
F. R. Keyton
Cpl. E. B. Sylvester
Cpl
J. W. Phreeger
Co. A
Cumberland
Eighth Battalion
William P. Lane
Baltimore
Fifth Regiment
Robert Diehl
Weather halts use of German prisoners in county harvest
Inclement weather in the past days prevented county farmers from employing 25 German prisoners of war who began late harvest work last week. The DoW detainees, awaiting repatriation, are stationed at a camp near Frederick and transported daily to the county when weather permits.
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Dow
Frederick
AAA Holds Initial Meeting of Series
Farmers from the western section of Washington county met at Clearspring high school to hear Agricultural Adjustment Agency officials explain plans for 1946 and vote for farmers to represent their communities on the coming year's committees. It was the first of three county meetings this week to inform farmers about the 1946 program and election procedures. Tonight's meeting will be at the Lappans parish house for southern residents, and tomorrow at the Grice building in this city.
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Washington County
Clearspring High School
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Lappans Parish
Grice Building
The western meadow jar bird earns insect control praise
The western meadow jar stands as one of America’s most useful insect eating birds. Its feeding habits help reduce pests in fields and gardens, contributing to natural pest management and ecosystem balance.
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America
Cleaning tip hidden in plain sight
To cut down cleaning costs hang garments on hangers with the wrong side out. This simple method helps you spot ironing needs and create the impression of freshly pressed clothes without extra work.
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Doz. Ac
Eee
Montgomery Vere
Elieves
VICKS
John D. Myers & Co
Cauffman
Washington St
Fountain Service
Uaw-Cio
General Motors
UAW
United States
Armory
Crane
West
Washington Street
Chevrolet
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
Mirro
Emmett Hardware Co. Inc
W. Wash. St
R.D. McKee
City
L. Potomec
AAA
Meyers & Berkson
W. Franklin
H.L. Milds
Hill & Dale Classics
Bikle
Groun
waterGorgeous G
Leiter Brothers
Metal Construction Safe Toy
Rocking Horse
Hill's Toy & Novelty Store
Potomac Street
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