Rochester House Memories Highlight Hagerstown Heritage
A long feature traces Rochester House history tied to Hagerstown legacy, detailing Mrs. Kennedy Findlay and Kenedy family ties to Antietam veterans, the Kennedy Memorial Collection, and local archives. It notes driving license suspensions and letters from Civil War figures, plus plans for memorial events and a revision of regional museum holdings.
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United States
Hagerstown
Kennedy
Antietam
Boston
Presi Oliver Wondel Palmes, Jr
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wendell Holmes
Ken Janna Howell Kennedy Findlay
Nedys
Anna Kennedy
Rochester House
Roosevelt
Mts. GinMay
Indy
Washington
sAntietam
Glenn in Orbit Plans Three Full Circuits
Astronaut John Glenn completed the first orbital voyage, noting normal physiological responses. The craft reached up to 460 miles, traveling 7,345 miles per hour, while Glenn described the mission as proceeding well amid occasional tech and weather delays.
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Glenn
Anes
Glencou
Gavlon Cooper Jr
AF Mivales
Australia
Cooper
Indian Ocean
Perth
Break in at Cleaning Establishment on Franklin Street
A break in at a cleaning establishment at 57 West Franklin Street saw a thief take 87 dollars in silver and currency from a cash register and cash box. Police report glass strips and a metal rod removed to unlock the door from inside. a tan jacket was also stolen. Patrolman Kenneth Scott investigated after a touting patrol discovered the incident.
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W. Franklin St
Kenneth Scott
Polce
Listing Bureau Election Recap At Maryland Office
The Multiple Listing Bureau of the Fagerstown Real Estate Board, Inc. met at the Maryland General Insurance Agency office in Long Meadow Shopping, and elected an executive committee for the coming year. Elected to the board were Hwert, Morris Massford, chairman John Patterson Jr., vice chairman, William Wolski, treasurer, Joseph Howe, and Guy Smith. Officers report the board was very successful in its first year of operation and praised its achieved success in the housing market.
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Fagerstown
Boar, Inc
Maryland General Insurance Agency
Long Meadow
Heart Fund drive plans house to house visits
A month long Heart Fund drive in 1962 will peak February 22 to 24 as hundreds of volunteers go door to door in Washington County. They will distribute heart disease information and collect Heart Sunday contributions to support the association's research education and community services.
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Washington County Heart Association
Fleark Association
Space Crisis Eases as Glenn Reaches Orbit in Friendship 7
NASA confirmed John Glenn achieved orbit aboard Friendship 7 after delays. Signals from Bermuda indicated clear voice and expected reentry procedures, with ground stations noting excellent communication and Glens reported eating as countdown continued toward landing near Grand Turk Island.
Heart Fund drives push research funding nationwide
More than 65 million Heart Fund dollars have been invested in research since the Heart Association became a national voluntary health agency. Dr. John C. Stauffer notes the goal to speed breakthroughs in preventing and treating heart diseases. The Hagerstown and Washington County canvass is one of 18,000 by 1.5 million volunteers nationwide. Volunteers will present official envelopes for donor convenience and may seal or mail contributions to local Heart Fund headquarters.
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Mercury
Bermuda
Glenn
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape Canaveral
Everal
Washington County
American Heart Association
Friendship 7Reen
Sliteuss
United States
Grand Terk Island
Bahamas
Heart Fund
The
Heart Association
John C. Stauffer
Hagerstown
Comfort For Baby Sewing Patterns Ad
Patterns for seersucker nylon and light cotton fabrics offered for babies 18 months and under. Includes pattern numbers and pricing ten cents each. Send requests to The Daily Wall News craft Dept New York Me N.Y. Pattern showcase notes sewing, weaving, embroidery and related crafts.
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Cain
Daily Wall
Newscraft Dept
P.O
Che Station
New York
N.Y
Renee
Bridgewater College Dean's List Honors Four Local Students
Four Bridgewater College students from Hagerstown earned Dean's List honors in the first semester. Mary E Coffman a freshman English major Sara Lou Fox a sophomore religion major George Middlekauff a senior music major and Joseph Wasiling a sophomore history major achieved the distinction by maintaining a B average. Only six of sixty students qualified.
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Bridgewater College
Hagerstown
Mary E. Coffman
Earl Coffman
Mulberry St
Sara Lou Fox
E. Edward Fox
Corbett St
George Middlekauff
Area Deaths Remnants From Franklin County
Obituary summary of Ruth M Gearhart and Margie Heintzelman noting survivors spouses, children, and residence. Details include birthplaces Mercersburg Quincy Waynesboro Greencastle and multiple addresses. Services set at Minnich's Funeral Home Greensastle. burial in Brown's Cemetery. extensive family listings and church affiliations.
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Ruth M. Gearhart
Rolls Musselman
Waynesboro Hospital
Mercersburg
Jacob and
Susan Ward Musselman
Witliam N. Gearhart
Roy
Chambersburg
Greencastle
James
Guy
Paul
Ernie Mann
Waynesboro
Richard Goetz
Wayne
Doris Gearhard
Mary Rockwell
Gerald Gross
Hagerstown
Eldon Bavis
Steven Brothers
Nelson
Harmon
Robert and
Ray
Wilbur
Wayne Rebekah Lodge
Thel
Grand Circle
Emma Freeman
Mary Bell Boner
Ant Charles Reintzelman
Qioney
Grace Bakyer
Ruth Steausner
Lancaster
Edith Stull
Percy Heintzelman
Charles Hartman
Ft. 1
Jank Montyer
Magerstown
Daniel
William Wagaman
Clarence Wagaiman
Mt. Alto
Kennedy Watches Take Off Proud Of Launch
President Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy observed the early stages of John Glenns orbital flight from the White House. A nearby portable TV and a direct line to Cape Canaveral connected Kennedy with officials including NASA information officer OB Lloyd as Glenns launch proceeded smoothly and Kennedy expressed pleasure at the successful first phase.
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Salinger
O B. Lloyd
National Aeronautics and Space Agency
Cape Canaveral
Washington Cap
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Lloyd
Ken, Jr
Glenn
Pierre Salinger
Clonn
Jeold
Van Brunt to Address Engineer Meet in Venice Ballroom
General Van Brunt will speak at the Venice ballroom Wednesday to the Hags lerstown Chapter of Professional Engineers. Dinner marks local Engineers Week observance with Coblentz introducing the speaker and Kennedy praising engineers for modern society.
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Ringdo Vian Brunt
Maryland State of Defense
Hags Lerstown
Venice
Jan Coblentz
Nationa
John Kennedy
Kennedy
President urges engineering study to fuel American tech growth
The President states it is essential to sustained U.S. technology growth that young men and women of outstanding ability pursue engineering studies and commit to full professional careers in its creative practice.
Prayer for diligence and self-control in work and speech
A devotional prayer by James W. Kennedy, S.Y.C, rector of The Church of theAscensiten, urging removal of idleness and empty tithing. It asks God to inspire constructive action, cautious speech, and to witness through effort and silence in both work and life.
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Amy Swords
Christ
James W. Kennedy
S.Y.C
Church of the Ascensiten
Glenn's Family Happy Over Takeoff Success Record
Arlington ap reports Glenn Jr and family joyful as launch success unfolds. Crew, friends, and neighbors describe the moment with prayers and relief. John Glenn Sr and Mrs Glenn stay connected via telephone as the space capsule lifts off.
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Arlington
Brewin
John AM
Glenn Jr
Erwin
Frank A
Little Falls
Bal
United Presbyterian Church
Glens Alend
Glenn Ant
Davis
Lyn
Mwith
McNamara Sees growing Effectiveness of Vietnam Aid
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, returning from his third Pacific meeting, said U S military assistance to South Vietnam is becoming more effective. He noted progress since last talks with Admiral Harry J. Felt and South Vietnamese officials, while warning the guerrilla threat from the North remains savage and that results will come slowly. W Averell Harriman echoed impressed reports of progress in the aid program.
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Robert S. McNamara
Pacific
U.S
South Viet Nam
Harry J. Felt
McNamara
W. Averell Harriman
Far Easteek Affairs
Marriman
United States
Greece
Aly
Philippines
Warriman
Martha James on Bucknell Dean's List honors
Miss Martha A. James of Williamsport Maryland is cited on Bucknell University's Dean's List for scholastic achievement in the last semester of the current academic year. A graduate of North Hagerstown High School, she is a Rockwell senior pursuing a bachelor of arts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carroll James Rt 2 Williamsport. Only top students are named among more than 2300, with 104 seniors honored.
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Martha A. James
Wit Vanisport
Bucknell University
North Hagerstown High School
James
Rockwell
Carroll
Rt. 2
Williamsport
Why Good Time Charlie Suffers Uneasy Bladder
An ad-like piece promotes Doan's Pills for bladder irritation backache and headaches. It claims improved kidney function and a mild diuretic effect, presenting the product as trusted for over 60 years. The language is promotional and uses consumer testimonials to urge purchase.
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Charlie
Larne
Hill's Cold Tablets Claim 2 Layer Relief for All Six Miseries
New York Special reports Hill's Cold Tablets offer a two layer tablet that relieves head congestion body aches and headache reduces fever and drien up aiffies while easing constipation. The ad touts a unique combination of nosedrops and aspirin not found in other remedies and promises faster relief at lower cost.
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