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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1957
Page
6
City council members debate rezoning the Mills property in the North End for retail as opponents cite swampy low land and proximity to heavy industry. Advocates argue storefronts would aid neighbors and value, while legal concerns about zoning powers loom over the meeting.
At a tense council session the Mills tract zoning dispute pitted Attorney Urner against Attorney Wagaman over whether the land, owned by Mills, can be rezoned from residential to retail. Judge Henderson’s ruling reportedly found the city lacked authority to rezone, risking precedent if Mayor and Council proceed. Supporters urged fair treatment and warned of broader consequences for the zoning plan.
Rev Dr Ard of Trinity Lutheran Church spoke at the Hotel Alexander to the Hagerstown Kiwanis Club on New Year’s. He urged living a disciplined life with faith to use time wisely, seek the best in others, and trust in God as the guiding force behind all living. President Albert Powell presided.
An overheated steam heating furnace in the basement of the Dr WD Bowman Apartments at 43 South Prospect Street caused flames to arise from pipe coverings. Fire crews fought the blaze, tearing away coverings and using water to cool the boiler. No apartment damage and only light smoke reported. First Hose Company, Antietams and Pioneers responded after a phantom alarm.
A local legend says a bay tree sheltered the Holy Family during a thunderstorm and that lightning will never strike this tree. The tale endures in regional folklore, cited by elders and referenced in community lore.
New York reports U S oil firms confront heightened risk in the Middle East as Russian pressure and regional conflict disrupts oil flows. Boards weigh追加 investments amid Suez closures, Syria pipeline losses, and Saudi embargo effects, with some projects paused and others proceeding while reassessing risks. Washington hoped to quell tensions, stabilize prices, and prevent Russian leverage.
Excavation started for bridges in the western town area as part of the project. Earlier work focused on pole erection to support paper fines above the bridge bearing the combined tracks of the Pennsylvania and Western Maryland Railroads.
Ruth was re elected president of the Junior Fire Company at last night's balloting. A tie for one position on the standing committee required a future method to break the deadlock before installation of officers next Thursday. Other successful candidates named include First Vice President Charles Gossard Second Vice President Joe Metd Lt Secretary Harry E Kersh Treasurer Joe Kittell Chief Director William Kershner Chief Firemaster Jim Sprecker Standing Committee Harry Stone Herman Bond Amos Alger William Shill ing and the two tying candidates r as sellers Horatio Wilhict L F Broadwater Edward OBrien
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