Raydist claims greater precision than radar in new distance tool
Hastings Instrument Company in Hempton Virginia unveils Raydist, an electronic distance measuring device using target transmitters for greater accuracy than radar. Army scrutiny, Wright Field tests assess ground control data for aerial photography and plane positioning. Hastings cites uses in blind landings, survey, and navigation.
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Hempton
Hastings Instrument Company
Charles E. Hastings
National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Hastings
Air Materiel Command
Wright Field
Ohio
Fairchild Invites Jaycee To Tour Plant
The Fairchild Aircraft Division invites the Junior Chamber of Commerce to tour the plant on Wednesday February 19. The evening includes a supper at the Fairchild cafeteria and a showing of the motion picture The Story of Willow Run.
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Fairchild Aircraft Division
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Fairchild
Willow Run
Elgin Addresses Firemens Meeting in Sharpsburg
W Lee Elgin Commissioner of Motor Vehicles spoke at the annual Washington County Volunteer Firemen’s Association banquet in Sharpsburg School. Governor Lane and Dr H C Byrd sent regrets. R Glenn Williams was toastmaster and C William Eeton presided. A minstrel show and accordion entertainment followed a turkey dinner prepared by Reformed Church ladies.
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W. Lee Elgin
Washington County
Volunteer’ Firemen’s’ Association
Sharpsburg
William P. Lane, Jr
H.C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Annapolis
Elgin
Hagerstown
South End Fire Co
R. Glenn Willams
Association
C. William Eeton
Stats Association
Bi. G. Miller
the “Reformed Church of
In Memoriam Kershner
In loving memory of Fred E. Kershner who passed away two years ago on February 14 1945. Dear daddy you are not forgotten though on earth you are no more. Still in memory you are with us as you always were before. Wife and Children.
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Kershner
Fred E. Kershner
Daddy
Adv
Card of Thanks for sympathy after his father’s illness and death
Mrs Thelma Hershberger expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Hacerstown Shoe Co for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of her father Herbert L Poffenberger.
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Hacerstown Shoe Co
Herbert L. Poffenberger
Thelma Hershberger
Public Schools Need Student Drive Not Just Funds
A taxpayer argues that despite more teachers and better buildings, true education requires student effort and parental backing. He questions survey results, cites Washington county funding, and urges discipline and enthusiasm to use public education effectively.
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Daily Mail
Diana John Does
Maggie Dokes
Washington County
Tom
Grand Jury details repairs needed for county facilities
The February Grand Jury reported most Washington County public buildings require repairs. The Court House needs paint and better ventilation. Shirley building is in poor condition and requires exterior painting. County Home and jail also need fixes, with space shortages and safety concerns noted. A committee for a future Court House was urged. jail inmate health and safety measures were emphasized. sheriff received commendation.
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Washington County
Court House
Shirley
Long
Grand Jury
Board of County Commissioners
Grand Jury Commends Local Law Enforcers and State’s Attorney
The Grand Jury commends Sheriff Baker and his deputies for excellent operation early in his term. Commendations for law enforcement were also given to State's Attorney Martin L. Ingram. The report was signed by Clarence Rohrer, foreman of the February Grand Jury.
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Baker
Martin L. Ingram
Clarence Rohrer
Conference to host groups from five cities begins tomorrow
A two day conference will bring Cumberland Freder ick Frostburg Hagerstown and Salisbury groups to the event with the state board of directors mess ing. Troop 9 St Johns Lutheran met February 12 in the club room to plan 1947 and an extensive camping program under Scoutmaster Baltimore. February 14 Balti C H BE Neff and Committeemen led the Junior Association meeting.
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Merce
Cumberland
Frederick
Frostburg
Hagerstown
Salisbury
State Board of Directors
Messing
St. John’s Lutheran
Jaycees
Baltimore
Balti-C. H
Meat galore in bishop office basement in uninspected haul
Baltimore report says Bishop Monroe H. Davis of the AME Church faced charges for possession of uninspected meat after health official Dr. Brenner testified the Bishop's basement held 1,708 pounds of meat including two 400 pound stags along with bacon scrapple sausage lard and spare ribs. A hearing was set for today.
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Baltimore
Abishop Monroe H. Davis
African, Methodist Episcopal Church
William Brenner
City Health Department
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