Charter Group Meet Planned In Hagerstown
The Hagerstown Charter Commission will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at City Hall to take final action on a proposed new city charter before advertising and placing it on the March city election ballot. The document, revised to gain broad support, includes home rule provisions though key figures favor seeking ratification by lawmakers after voters adopt it.
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Charter
Hagerstown
D. Kenneth McLaughlin
General Assembly
Home Rule
Edward Oswald
Charter Commission
McLaughlin
City Hall
Clergy oppose Sunday movies in Washington County
The Washington County Ministerial Association voiced unqualified objection to Sunday movies and passed a resolution against legalizing motion pictures on Sunday. The action followed reports of a Sunday movie drive in Annapolis and was referred to the Washington County Council of Churches for action. The session also planned revising downtown church listings in hotels and featured a February book reviews program. About 60 ministers toured H D Blanchard’s Moller Pipe Organ Works on North Prospect and later dined at Hotel Alexander.
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Washington County Ministerial Association
Annapolis
Washington County Council of Churches
Norman E. Trott
Ministerial Association
M. P. Moller
North Prospect Street
H. D. Blanchard
Hotel Alexander
Local Post Office Reports Record December 1948 Receipts
The Hagerstown post office reported December receipts of 60365.06, a rise from 47033.53 in December 1947 and a likely new 12 month record. Seed catalogs and spring signs appear as mailmen start distributing catalogs, while baby chicks arrive in shipments totaling about five thousand in one case.
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Hagerstown
Thomas Simpson
Simpson
Orphans Seek Lost Pet Boston Bull at San-Mar Home
Orphans at San-Mar home mourn a missing black and white Boston bull dog. Officials believe it strayed and appeal to anyone who locates the pet to return it, as all the youngsters are heartbroken over the loss.
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San-Mar
Boston
Orphans’ Home
Construction in City Declines in 1948 Building Permits
Construction in Hagerstown fell sharply last year with $1,293,882 in new work approved, down from $2,067,127 in 1947. City Building Inspector Charles W. Smith cited just 95 permits for new one and two family dwellings in 1948, while conversions of existing dwellings rose. The report lists permit valuations for various structures including apartments, stores, garages, warehouses, and additions, reflecting a broad downturn in new construction citywide.
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Hagerstown
Charles W. Smith
Smith
Masita Ot
Two Damage Suits Seek 50000 in Maryland Court
$50,000 damages sought in circuit court against Chester Wilkins by C. E. and Edith Row stemming from a July 5 collision on route 40 near Hagerstown. Plaintiffs allege they were taxi passengers and were injured when Wilkins’ car struck the rear of the cab as it turned into a lane.
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Chester Wilkins
C. E
Edith Row
Hagerstown
Reformatory Blood Drive Hits 113 Pints Inmates Donate
The Maryland Reformatory for Males in Breathersville hosted the Red Cross Bloodmobile for the sixth time yesterday. Inmates contributed 113 pints of blood, exceeding the 100 pint quota, with the vehicle capable of handling up to 120 pints. It marked the first time the drive reached this level.
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Maryland Reformatory
Breathersville
Red Cross
Red Cross Blood Drive Enthusiasm Noted in County
Red Cross officials praised strong public response in the current campaign. They thanked Reformatory officials for cooperation. The blood mobile returns January 24 at the regular blood center inside St John’s Lutheran church.
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Red Cross
St. John's Lutheran Church
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