Maryland seeks tighter Potomac water laws and usage
A Maryland legislative committee weighs broadening state power over Potomac River use for irrigation and municipal supplies. Exemptions for farms and cities under the 1933 Water Resources Act may be removed, with the Interstate Potomac River Basin Commission backing stricter controls and Army Engineers backing the River Bend Dam plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupyer
Aioe
Maryland Department of Mines, Geology
Maryland
Machen
General Assembly
Lingewald
Interstate Commission On
Potomac River
Viri
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Potomac
Army Engineers
River Bend
Need For TB Funds Is Greater Than Ever But Seal Sale Lags
In the rush of Christmas holidays many local sportsmen have paid for their Christmas Seals, leaving the real TB drive $1,900 from its goal. Despite progress in early detection and treatment, TB care costs rise as treatments extend patients’ lives. The free chest X ray program supported by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association enables early diagnosis, while TB incidence remains steady. Funds from the seals support ongoing clinics, X rays, and patient care as thousands gain timely treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hun
Mary-landy Tuberculosis Association
John Young Sr P O Carrier Dies Suddenly
John Henry Young Sr a longtime postal worker in Hagerstown died suddenly at home 2414 W Frank St on Wednesday evening from complications He served over 28 years with the local post office and was a member of the National Letter Carriers Association and Moore Lodge Survived by wife Olive Knight Young daughters Beverly Ann Cappazzi and Tom Ringo son John Henry Young Jr sister Mrs Doris Wing brother Dr Jok Young and father Harry K Young The body was taken to A K Coffman funeral home and services set for Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Dr Earl E B Redding at Hill Cemetery in pure Maryland Spirits ad follows
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Young
W. Frank Street
Young
Washington County Hospital
Hyve Community Rescue Service
St. James
Harry K
Margie (Funk) Young
Hagerstown
National Letter Carriers Association
Moore Lodge
Olive, Knight Young
Beverly Ann Cappazzi
Tom Ringo
John Henry Young, Jr
Harry K. Young
His. Lly
Doris Wing
This City
Obituaries Highlight Mid Atlantic Deaths and Funeral Plans
William Henry Byer of Marblehead Massachusetts dies at four after a brief illness. He was born near Gettysburg Pennsylvania and previously lived in Hagerstown and Waterstown. Survived by son Lester C Byer and several sisters. Funeral services set for Hagestown with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mannie Blanche Pike dies at 18 after long illness in Greencastle. Daughter of George and Mary Elliott. Survived by three daughters. Services arranged with Otterbein United Brethren Church. Plus local ad notes apples for Christmas from Smithsburg packing house.
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Mannie Pike
Mannie Blanche Pike
Norman Bear
Baltimore Street
Greencastle
Welsh Run
George and
Mary (Lindsay) Elliott
Otterbien
United Brethren Church
Howard Sites
Route 11
Samuel Shoemaker
Focus O Hub Industry Big Fowl Ted Murray Family
Ted Murray Sr and family pose around the Focus O Hub plant as workers assemble crib exercisers designed and patented by Lucille Murray during WWII. Leona Weaver and Fanny Frazier craft models for next year’s Christmas trade while Wayson Murray oversees sales with his wife Eleanora, reviewing infant toys and products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Murray, Sr
Mary
Ted, Jr
Lucile
Lucille Murray
Leona Weav
Fanny Frazier
Murray
Wayson
Soha
Eleanora
Eight Men Aboard Crashed Airplane
The Alaskan Air Command reported a four engine tanker with eight aboard crashed northwest of Willow near Bald Mountain minutes after takeoff from Elmendorf on a routine training mission. Ground party headed to the scene with unknown survivors.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Alaskan Air Command
Willow
Bald Mountain
Elmendorf Air Forge
Air Force
Murray Products Features Toys Designed For Infants
Mrs. Ted Murray of Big Pool Maryland developed a crib exerciser for infants. The idea, begun in 1932, faced years of effort to gain public acceptance and patent approval. Her husband urged patience while she pursued the venture through persistent work and reformulation.
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David T.cottingham
U. S. Patent Office
Mrs. Murray
Murray
Ted Murray
Big Pool
iMaryland
Chicken & Dumplings
Southern
Wil
No Bank Loan For Hungary
Washington. Eugene Black president of the Warly Bank rejects any loan to the Soviet dominated Hungarian government. He notes Hungary is not a member of the bank and therefore not eligible for credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eugene Black
Warly Bank
Black
Viena
Janos Kadar
Hungary
Dancing Friday Night at Wacohu Grange Hall Ady
Friday dancing event at Wacohu Grange Hall featuring Tom Kat and Kountry Kittens with Ady. PIZZA PIES Haked Baily and Mrs. Carsi and contact 28 W Wilson Bird RE 2-4497 for details.
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Wacohu Grange Hall
Tom Kat
Kountry Kittens
Ady
Baily
Mrs. Carsi
W. Wilson Bird
Dial
City Rate Set At 85 Cents For 1951 Budget
The Mayor and Courell set the 1951 city tax rate at 85 cents to match an estimated $3,300,000 revenue. A $30,000 allocation funds a 2 percent overall wage boost for municipal employees, with details to be finalized by the Mayor, Council, and personnel department. The budget required substantial reductions in proposed spending to balance. Continued on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courell
Tragerstown
Bride Changes Mind Again On Future Course
Denver story details Cle Ann Weigner a runaway bride released from Denver General Hospital after a crash with a police car. Her husband Mike Wiegner faces auto theft and assault charges and may be jailed. The couple's history includes parental abduction, California ties, and multiple decisions about staying with each other.
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Denver GA
Ann Weigner
Denver General Hospital
Mike Wiegner
Denver
Mike
Clifford Stanley
Hoth
Weigner
California
Cle Ann
Jon Mowatt
Montana
Cla Ron
Wiegner
Sheas
Valley Evergreen Nursery
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John Young, Sr
P.O. Carrier
Regent
Well's
Cor Frank
Jonathan
Wien
William Henry Byer
Marblehead
Massachusetts
Gettysburg
Christian
Matilda
Hummer
Byer
Crawford Bicycle Works
Weetfield
Lutheran Church and Friendship Lodge
A.M
Waterstown
Lester C. Byer
Mags
Silers
Alberta Shaw
Washington, D. C
Grace Bible
Fannie Reichard
A. K. Co
Dial VA
Smithsburg
Newmen's Packing House
Durbin Auto Service
UAW
Johnny Long
Tavely Sandee Moore
Franklin Coat
Lita W. Franklin Street
Waferesh
Turkey
Hense
Beltsville
Snook
Virginia Ave
Baltimore St
Rutray Products Co
West Washington Street
Murray Products
Horst's
Paramount
Spickler Motor Lines
R.O.M
Tipple
Dudley
Broadtop
Dial Hagerstown
Peoples National Bank
Harcock
Federal Reserve System
S. Potomac Street
Mulberry Street
Swift
Lebanon
Hill's
TOY and Novelty Store
Potomac Street
Fleigh Motor Corp
Rhone
American Legion Home
Bride
Mentzer Grocery
Frederick Street
Williamsport
the Lions Club
P'S
Jay Clark
Martinsburg
Apple Valley Inn
U. $. Koylon
Shockey Furniture CO
Summit Avenue
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