Lane Taps Greenbag Appointments for State Jobs
Governor Lane today submitted his Green bag list of state, Baltimore city and 23 counties appointments with few surprises. The Senate Executive Nominations Committee will screen the slate before an executive session confirmation next week. May and June bring many appointments into effect as Lane seeks to heal party wounds.
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Avinapolis
Lane
State Senate
Baltimore City
Senate Committee On
F. Murray Benson
Benson Supfree
J. Milford Tawes
Henry Miller
Trafic Court
Miler
William Curran
Baltmore
Senate
Edwin Warfield
Tidewater Fisheries Commission
Warfield
Chesapeake Bay Authority
Beverly Ober
Carl F. Gail
Baltimore
Unemployment Compensation Board
Nathan B. Herman
State Industrial Accident Commission
Baltimore City Board of Liquor Licensing Commissioners
Francis A. Michel
House of Delegates
George M. Englaz
Jacob Gross, Jr
Robert
Edwin
F. A. Morgan
Reisterstown
Board of Correction
State
Aviation
Philip
Prince Frederick
Morgan State College
Carrington L. Davis
Frank C. Horigar
Board of
Maryland Tuberculosis Sanatorium
D. Lewis
Veterans Administration extends insurance reinstatement period
Washington reports that from February 22 the Veterans Administration will extend to August 1 the window for about 10 million World War II veterans to reinstate their government life insurance policies.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
In Memoriam Notices for Bow ers Randell Poole and Lushbaugh
In loving memory of Frank Bow ers Roger Carl Randell Charles Poole and William Lushbaugh from grandparents, parents, and siblings. Each notice marks anniversaries in February with memories and enduring love expressed by family members.
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Sovers
Frank Bowers
Randall
Roger Carl
Randell
R. C. Randall
J. Adv
Carolyne— Poole
Charles €. Poole
Card of Thanks for Hernard A Rudisii
The Rudisii family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Hernard A Rudisii. Appreciation is given for flowers and use of cars.
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Hernard A. Rudisii
Oswald Calls For Review Of Hagerstown Charter Changes
Oswald argues for a new city charter and outlines efforts from 1945 onward to repeal obsolete sections. He notes Dr. Ray’s study, committee work, and the draft charter, urging readers to compare Sections 234 and 335 of the new and old charters with focus on mayoral veto power and council consent.
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Sweeney
Wiliam P. Lane, Jr
Ellsworth
Roulette
Robert H. McCauley
Allen I. Myers
Samuel ©. Strite
D. K. McLaughlin
Henry A. Bester
Donovan R. Beachley
Elmer N. Funkhouser
Joseph Mray
Department of Government and Politics
University of Maryland
College of Business and Public Administration
Ray
Hay
Citizen’s Association of
Richmond
Virginia
Hagerstown
The
Baltimore Sun
Mar
McLaughlin
Unis
Council
Garlock Memorial Convalescent Home Opens Here Friday
The Garlock Memorial Convalescent Home opened yesterday at 241 South Prospect Street in the old Hillyard home, replacing the Hillcrest Home destroyed by fire. It offers 32 patient accommodations, a staff of two graduate and five practical nurses led by Mrs. Katherine Robinson and Miss Hannah Baer, and facilities including a diet kitchen, large laundry, baths, and lounge areas.
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Garlock Memorial
Hillcrest
South Prospect Street
Hillyard
Katherine Robinson
Hannah Baer
Hagerstown Charter Debate on Home Rule and Voter Clarity
A reader argues for the new charter's home rule provisions allowing single-question referendums rather than a full charter vote. The writer notes changes since 1884, endorses annual audits, ward-based council elections, and the mayor's same-session approval, urging clear questions for voters on Sunday movies and other issues.
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Hagerstown
Elvil
Teachers Get Boost Adopts Delaware Salary Increase
An administration sponsored measure raising annual teacher salaries by 200 to 400 dollars was passed by the Delaware House after prior Senate approval. The move follows ongoing educational funding efforts and targets retention and wage competitiveness for teachers.
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Delaware State Senate
House of Representatives
Saint James Community Notices of Nearby Visits and Visits
In Saint James area notes dated February 18 Mr and Mrs Walter Green and Sirs Emma Green of Boonshorn visited relatives at Point of Rocks. Mrs George Middiekau spent Thursday in Pearl Sperow's home. William Rhodes Huffer Emmett and others called at Sperow home Sunday. Ely Gaylor from Downsville visited William and Mrs Litten. Eva Houpt of Middletown and Emma Green with Mrs Victor Metz visited Walter Green's home. W S Baker and family hosted a day with William Sheetey, Lester Easterdary family. Pearl Sperow Gaza Cross Clarence Sperow attended with Jacob Perrett family Wood Point Ben Lowe Mauck of Hagerstown also guests. Margaret Roulette Sharpshore and Gaza Cross visited William Davis in Glenside. Cora Stockslager spent afternoon with Pearl Sperow.
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St. James
Walter Green
Emma Green
Boonshorn
Point of Rocks
George Middiekau
Pearl Sperow
William Rhodes
Huffer Emmett
Sperow
Ely Gaylor
Downsville
William Litten
Eva Houpt
Middletown
Victor Metz
W. S. Baker
William Sheetey
Lester Easterdary
Gaza Cross
Clarence Sperow
Jacob Perrett
Wood Point
Ben Lowe
Mauck
Hagerstown
Margaret Roulette
Sharpshore
William Davis
Glenside
Cora Stockslager
Tilghmanton Church Hosts Foreign Mission Service
A foreign mission service at Bakersville Church was led by Superintendent William B. Leatherman last Sunday. Viola Line’s class participated with junior girls Q A readings by Mrs. Vincent Coe, and piano by Mrs. Jacob Schelier. Mrs. J. D. Kemp had an operation ten days ago and is now home.
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Tilghmanton
Bakersville
William B. Leatherman
Viola Line
Vincent Coe
Catherine Sem Ter
Oscar Line
Beahm
William Leatherman
Jacob Schelier
J. D. Kemp
Realty Market Not So Active
Realty activity appears subdued with multiple transfers listed across districts. Names include Mamie S. Long, Charles E. Socks, Floyd W. Roberts, Lawrence J. Roberts, Jacob H. Comerer, Daniel H. Fahrney, Harold H. Hutson, Irving Berkson, Abe Fink, Lester R. Hull, Harman F. Full, Aaron Shank, Harry K. Mumma Jr., Philip B. Statton, L. Keeley Long, George W. Duvall, Jean A. Gray, Clinton Gray, Katherine B. Hanna, Otis D. Hanna, George G. Snyder, Harold M. Baker, Ray M. Coyle, Charles A. Battloft, Roy W. Harbaugh, James W. Miller, Roger R. Sinisen, Roy C. Leseafleet, Anna Jackson, Elizabeth Smith, Isaac F. Wilson, John B. Stover, John R. Stottlemyer, Mary Bitner Danzer, Lillian Mey Harlow, Hamilton Homes Inc., John Abbott, Paul Potteris, Harold K. Smith, Martha V. Hoffman, Ernest W. Hoffman, Gabriel V. Sagi, Joseph Luipersbeek, Marion C. Suman, Earl E. Bett, Thomas L. Rhodes, Hubert G. Mamma, Orville G. Shank, Loney Flowers, Ernest A. Flowers, Arthur R. Landers, William Maugans, Charles W Seburn. Prices range from $100 to $8,500 across various parcels and districts.
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Jston Park
Mamie S. Long
Charles E. Socks
Floyd W. Roberts
Lawrence J. Roberts
Jacob H. Comerer
Daniel H. Fahrney
Fountain
Head Heights
Harold H. Hutson
Irving Berkson
Memorial Boulevard
Abe Fink
Lester R. Hull
Indians Springs
Harman F. Full
Aaron Shank
Central Avenue
Marshall Street
Harry K. Mumma, Jr
Philip B. Statton
Lot
Fountain Head Heights
L. Keeley Long
George W. Duvall
High
West Church Street
Jean A. Gray
Clinton Gray
Katherine B. Hanna
Otis D. Hanna
George G. Snyder
Clearspring
Harold M. Baker
Ray M. Coyle
Ringgold
Charles A. Battloft
Roger R. Sinisen
West Side
Pope Avenue
Roy C. Leseafleet
Anna Jackson
Elizabeth Smith
Isaac F. Wilson
God's Gospel Mission
South Side
John B. Stover
John R. Stottlemyer
Cascade
Mary Bitner Danzer
William ‘A. Danzer
Lillian
Hancock
William T. Maugans
Charles W2seburn
Will- Mamsport
Local Families Visit and Life Updates Mentioned
Distant relatives and neighbors are noted visiting the Hamby family. Moves include Ray Marshall and family to the Dave Reichard farm below Downs ville. Mrs Seibert recovering near St Pauls, with Oscar Stone’s wife visiting. Leslie Moats returns to work at Security after illness. Helen Leggett, John Sweitzer, and others reported ill or improving. Howard Reichard and family visited his mother in Westminster. Mrs Lillyan Thomas and Mrs E P Earley called on Mrs J D Kemp.
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Nevin Barnhart
Paul Stotlemyer
Paul Stotlemyer Jr
Glen Crawford
Hagerstown
Hamby
Ray Marshall
Downsville
Dave Reichard
Oscar Stone
Seibert
St Pauls
Laura Delauney
Sharpsburg
Leslie Moats
Helen Leggett
John Sweitzer
Howard Reichard
Westminster
David Hamby
St. Pauls
Lillyan Thomas
E.P. Earley
J. D. Kemp
Women Drivers Face Off Against Time-Honored Jest
Local drivers and health nurses defend women drivers against stereotypes. Helene Wingerd, public health nurse since 1918, notes women are more careful and observant, citing personal accidents caused by male drivers. Mae Senger backs the view, quoting J. O. Carlton of the American Association safety department that women are better drivers on average and use their heads more.
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American Association
Safety Department
Helene .Wingerd
Washington County
Wingerd
Sesi
Ars
Mae Senger
Publichealth
Wingerh Nscher
Carlton
Army Navy fund cut opposed by senator on floor
Senator Vandenberg warned that slashing Army and Navy funds could jeopardize the nation’s security and the peace. He backed a $4.5 billion reduction in Truman’s budget, signaling the Senate will likely vote on a smaller cut than the House proposed. Debate delays push the vote to Monday. Other notes include Frye resigning as TWA president and a Moscow warning to Russian troops about foreign spies.
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Washington
Vandenberg
R-Mich
Uncle Sam
Senate
Truman
House
Senator Maybank
DSC
Moscow
Russia
Blast Victims Sought as Los Angeles Plant Explodes
In downtown Los Angeles a blast at the O Connor Electro Plating plant killed at least 15 and injured 153, with two missing. Dr. Robert McGee, chief chemist, and his assistant Alice Iba are believed buried in the wreckage. property damage exceeds 1.3 million dollars.
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Los Angeles
Robert McGee
The
O'Connor Electro-Plating Corp
Alice Iba
Stettinius Heads Railroad Board
Edward R. Stettinius Jr will head the advisory board of a new federation for rail war progress backed by Robert R. Young. A Chesapeake & Ohio spokesman disclosed the appointment while other details were not announced. Stettinius, former secretary of state, joins the advisory group.
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Cleveland
New “Federation For
Robert R. Young
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Stettinius
Europe
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Edward L. Lilly
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Edward J. Ryan
Department of Correction
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Reuben Oppenheimer
Howard E. Crook
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Edwin F. A. Morgan
Eastern Shore State Hospital
Ralph Grier
Spring Grove Hospital
William G. Knapp
Cattonsville
John T. Tucker
Robert J. Spittel
Catonsville
Henry WW. Cord
Landover
Springfield
State Hospital
Thomas J. Tingley
Charles Carroll, Jr
Howard County
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Upton Bros
Grand
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W. Franklin St
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REN Harry’ S Loan Office
Jonathan Strest
Memoriam
Grandfather
Adv
James Mongan, Jr
Lushbaugh
William Lushbaugh
W. E. Lushbaugh
Stred Rug Cleaners
Chambersburg
Thomas Gilleece
Oswald
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