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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1946
Page
2
Downtown stores keep long hours in the final shopping week as forecast sales top local history. Dealers report strong demand across specialties with price cuts limited to bar gains while most stock remains available. Stores stay open until 9 pm through Monday, then close Christmas Eve to allow staff last-minute plans.
The Reno Post Auxiliary Sons of the Union Veterans will meet Wednesday evening at 8 at the Odd Fellows hall. A nomination of officers will occur, followed by a Christmas party chaired by Mrs. Georgia Davison. Members should bring a gift.
A three story 36 room structure on Elizabeth Street formerly the Railroad Y.M.C.A. was sold in front of the Court House yesterday afternoon by auctioneer Frank Kreisinger for 11600. M. W. Brown bought the property.
A family led by Henry Marquiss operates a home-based operation with a metal name-file printing unit, dictaphone correspondence, and an in-house photo lab. The basement houses an industrial engraving shop. upstairs features Aunt Alice’s bakery turning out 4000 cookies daily. Six helpers assist the assembly line.
A family crew fills a bakery with cookies representing the day’s work while the interview reveals their cheerful energy. The group moves between press, engraving, and photo lab, sharing a taste of the new recipe. The family spans Betty Jaan, 15 months, to Bari, 48, editor of the Meation.
The First Hose Company expects a new large fire engine to arrive within days, shipped from the Ahren-Fox factory earlier this week. It will be stationed at Pioneer Hook and Ladder until the remodeled First Hose hall is ready by February. The current engine is under repair after a shaft broke during Saturday's Hillcrest Convalescent Home fire. Bright rooms are available now in the Rooms for Rent column.
John Brown, a youth from Wilson Boulevard injured in an airplane crash near Leiternburg, has resumed his duties as a Western Union messenger boy.
Ernest Morris James Morris and Jobo Morris were arraigned on two charges each including assault at Hancock Magistrate Ross Fite's hearing. Each fined 25 dollars per charge and ordered to pay costs. The dispute followed a Saturday night fist fight. Stewart Clingerman was released after initial assault charges.
One share of Hagerstown Fair Association stock was sold yesterday for 405 dollars.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department final tally confirms this year's crop harvest as the greatest in history for both output and quality, aligning with earlier estimates.
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