Christmas Mail Flows In Ahead of Peak Week
Postmaster Thomas Simpson reports a surge in Christmas mail in Hagerstown area with over 200000 pieces in circulation. Cancellations peak midweek with estimates of 110000 Saturday and 60000 Sunday while grocery and business mail continue to move through the post office building on Northern Avenue.
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Hospital Treats Laceration Cases
The Washington County Hospital ER treated five children for cuts yesterday. Five youngsters suffered various lacerations requiring between two and six sutures. Names include Lewis Schmidt Jr and Carroll Marshall Jr, both under 12, plus Robert Rowe Jr, Gloria Carbaugh, and Thomas Lessard, all with multiple stitches.
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Roland Road
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Porter Chemical Contest Offers Thousand Dollar Scholarship
The Porter Chemical Company launches its third annual thousand-dollar Chemeraft College scholarship contest open to youths up to 14. Entries must submit an essay Why society has revealed plans for I Want To Be A Scientist. Last year a 14 year old Long Island winner earned a $1,000 bond and an inspection trip to Hagerstown facilities. The contest closes in March with winners notified after a panel of scientists. DANGEROUS WORK More farm workers are killed on accident than in any other major occupation. These deaths numbered 3,700 in a single year with another 310,000 workers suffering disabling injuries the same year.
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Yule Buying Rush Hits Downtown Saturday Commerce
A brisk Christmas shopping surge swept through the downtown area on Saturday as Pleasant weather encouraged holiday purchases. Store crowds surged with Santa Claus visiting many outlets, and managers noted the rush began Friday night with continued extended hours and large downtown foot traffic due to prior snow disruptions.
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Senate Group To Check UAW Inprobe Unions
Senate Rackets Investigating Committee reviews reports of improper UAW activities as it continues the Kohler Co strike inquiry. Mundt says probe covers more than unions while AFL-CIO accuses bias against labor. UAW led by Walter Reuther. Also notes U.S. classrooms shortage per surveys.
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