Washington county exceeds Sixth War Loan goal by over 600000
Washington county’s Sixth War Loan drive surpassed its $2,700,000 quota by about $616,617, with Federal Reserve figures through December 29 showing total sales of $3,316,617. Bond Chairman John D. Hollyday credited strong citizen cooperation and noted final totals through December 30 will refine the overage. Series E bonds totals reached $720,664 as post offices and banks continued sale channels.
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Washington County
Federal Reserve Bank
John D. Hollyday
Federal Reserve
Hollyday
Treasury Savings
F. G
Lions Group Hears Rev. Dr. Ard Speak
Rev Dr Wilson P Ard pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church spoke at the Hagerstown Lions Club luncheon at Hotel Alexander. He praised America as the world’s greatest nation and urged courage at home amid global tension and war casualties while urging self inventory and renewal of friendship, brotherhood and tolerance. The Rev G Aubrey Young introduced him. guests included Pfc Charles Grumbine T/5 George A Wagner Lion Amos Reeder from Boonsboro and R Paul Hoffman on furlough.
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Wilson P. Ard
Trinity Lutheran Church
Hagerstown Lions Club
Hotel Alexander
Dr. Ard
America
Ard
G. Aubrey Young
Pfc
Charles Grumbine
George A. Wagner
Lion Amos Reeder
Boonsboro
R. Paul Hoffman
Milkweed Pod Harvest Sent to Processing Plant
Two large trucks moved the county's milkweed pods from the Fairgrounds storage area after autumn drying. Pods were loaded for transport to Westminster, then by rail to a Middle West processing plant for processing.
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Fairgrounds
Westminster
Middle West
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Promise
An inexpensive home remedy claims to ease rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain quickly. A two week Ru Ex Compound package is mixed with water and lemon juice and taken in three tablespoons twice daily, with money back guarantee if not improved.
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Caurtman
Joyful Holiday At San-Mar Christmas Cheer for Orphans
Joyful season at the San-Mar Orphans Home as Washington county citizens clubs churches and organizations contributed gifts. Santa Claus visited with Lester Brothers packages and with the Hagerstown Kiwanis Club. Local groups including Funkstown Fire Company Young People Council Church of the Brethren district Liberty Street Lutheran Chapel and Trinity Lutheran hosted parties and distributed toys clothing and food. Turkeys oysters and oranges came from Lions Club businesses and individuals. Gratitude was extended to all contributors and the management.
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San-Mar
Washington County
Aney
Santa Claus
Lester Brothers
Hagerstown Kiwanis Club
Funkstown Fire Company
People’s Council
Church of the Brethren District
Women’s Club
Hagerstown Needlework Guild
Salvation Army Children's
Trinity Lutheran Church
Chatkin’s Pharmacy
Hagerstown Lions Club
Emmett Lowrey
Emma Heironimus
Max Kisiesewetter
J. C. Byron
Grace Martin
George Tingle
Robert
Chatkin
Pangborn
Stanley P. F. Kline
Cavetown
Smithsburg
Hagerstown
Bible Society Meeting Schedule At Home And Church
The Washington County Bible Society will meet Thursday at 8:00 PM at Mrs. S. T. Voelker's home. The annual meeting will be Monday at 7:30 PM in Friendship Union Church. Sunday services are at 3:00 PM at Friendship Church, followed by Sunday school at 4:00 PM.
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Washington County Bible Society
S. T. Voelker
Friendship Union Church
Friendship Church
Chimney Fire Quelled at Keedy Apartments
A chimney fire broke out at the Keedy apartments on Broadway last evening at 11 o'clock and was quickly subdued by firemen.
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Keedy
Broadway
Larceny Reported in Trego Store Theft
Mrs. Marshall Gallion of Trego reported to police yesterday the larceny of a purse containing ration books and $20 in cash while shopping at a local store.
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Marshall Gallion
Trego
Forms Available At Agent's Office
County Agent Mark Miller announced availability of farm lease forms to aid fair leases for those planning to rent farms. Four types exist: general share lease, half share livestock-crop lease, share crop cash lease for livestock farms, and a new dairy farmer lease to correct owner tenant inequalities. Further information may be obtained from County Agent Miller.
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Mark Miller
Miller
Society Planning Exhibit January 23 at St John’s Lutheran
Washington County Historical Society announces its second annual exhibit of historic objects at St. John’s Lutheran auditorium from Tuesday, January 23, to Thursday, January 25. Last year’s event was a great success and is expected to be larger, with items organized by locality of origin and special antique arrangements. The final Thursday features the society’s membership meeting with a noted speaker. Residents of Hagerstown and Washington County are invited to lend relics for public viewing. hundreds of items already pledged. The society's board will set more plans at tomorrow’s meeting.
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Washington County Historical Society
St. John’s Lutheran Auditorium
Planus
The
Historical Society
Hagerstown
Washington County
New Celophone Tape Records With Recording Machine
A novel sound recording device uses celophone tape to create records. The machine captures audio with a compact design, enabling portable use and quick playback for field notes and demonstrations.
Dr Condon 84 Dies After Illness in Bronx Home
Dr John F Condon 84 known as Jaysie died at his Bronx home after two months with pneumonia He aided the Lindbergh kidnapping case by delivering a $50000 ransom note at St Raymonds Cemetery He later testified at Bruno Hauptmann's trial in Flemington N J and helped search for the Lindbergh baby born in New York City and connected to the high profile 1930s case
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New York
John F
Jassie) Condon
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Condon
New York City
Bronx
Hopewell-Princeton
Lindbergh
Dr. Condon
Flemington
N. J
David T. Wil
John Condon and Hauptmann linked in Lindbergh case verdict
Dr John F Condon known as Jassie played ransom negotiator in the Lindbergh baby case. He identified Bruno Richard Hauptmann as the kidnapper in a Flemington courtroom, ending official involvement but leaving his image as a symbol of mystery.
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John F. Condon
Jassie
Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Hunterdon County
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Bronx
New York
Wage Schedule Given Approval by Regional Board
The Regional War Labor Board of Philadelphia approved a revised wage schedule for Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company office workers in Baltimore. Effective January 1, the contract with Maryland Federation of Telephone Clerical Workers includes up to a $2 weekly raise and a liberalized vacation plan.
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Baltimore
Regional War Labor Board of Philadelphia
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Maryland Federation of Telephone Clerical Workers, Inc
Decline in New Construction in Hagerstown 1944
In 1944 Hagerstown issued 116 building permits valued at 311 750, the third war year drop, with February the peak month at 100 500. Major permits included a 5 000 Church of God on Rose Hill avenue. Comparisons show 1943 had 193 permits totaling 445 968 and 1942 had 252 permits totaling 842 623.
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Hagerstown
Charles W. Smith
Church of God
Rose Hill Avenue
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