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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1957
Page
2
Annapolis reports Gov. McKeldin plans a budget around 353 million dollars for the July fiscal year with a projected 201 million surplus and cigarette tax hikes to cover gaps. Lawmakers prepare for Friday address that will launch active budget scrutiny by finance committees and department heads.
Western Powers plan a major push toward a provisional agreement with Egypt on operating the Suez Canal within seven weeks. Dulles and Pineau stressed the March target for a Cairo accord, a view echoed by British Minister Helene Wynn. A Congress debate and House actions loom as lawmakers prepare bills on seafood conservation and other canal related issues.
Pollard was named chairman of the Heart Fund in Washington County in May, as officials discussed canal policy and international pressures. The group aims to expand the Canal Users Assn. membership and influence future relations with Egypt, Britain, and France amid regional tensions.
The Hagerstown Trust Company received a permit for a one story masonry and steel addition to the rear of the bank at 83 West Washington Street, costing 20000 dollars.
The Washington County Liquor Board announced that testimony at board meetings will be transcribed hereafter unless requested by protestants or appellants. The board kept the $25 appeal filing charge, noting costs of transcribing records at hearings have risen, making the previous fee inadequate. A mixed local notice section follows with social event, ad, and sale items.
Police probe how four year old Stephen Lee Carter fell 40 feet from a Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridge in Silver Spring. He and his half brother Douglas Newman, 2, were near the rail tracks when found unconscious. Stephen suffered severe head and internal injuries. Police seek Newman and study potential driver involvement. Stephen’s mother and stepfather described their relationship and recent walk to a nearby grocery store.
Obituary notices record Glen Elme Crane of South Street dying after a long illness at 52 at Washington County Hospital. Surviving a wife, two daughters, several sons, and relatives, with burial at Rest Haven Cemetery after services at A. Ky Coffman Funeral Home. Also listed are Hattie K and Mellie K Horst with funeral plans at Minnich and Marion Mennonite Church, and Arthur G. Martin of Edgemont who died at 77 at Washington County Hospital with services at Minnich Funeral Home and Smithsburg Cemetery. Miles Marsh Jr. services planned at Williamsport Methodist Church with burial at River View Cemetery.
Captain Paul H. McFarland son of Mr and Mrs Paul H Mc Farland Sr of 720 Oak Hill Avenue Hagerstown has been assigned to the US Army Dispensary Fort Savi Houston Texas He is a Maryland Dental School graduate 1952 and served ten months as a bral surgeon with the 130th Siai lian Hospital In Europe He served in World War II in the European Theater of Operations and holds European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Army Occupation of Germany and World War II Victory medals He lives at 836 Elizabeth Road San Antonio with his wife Mabel and three year old son Stephen.
Emil K. Conway manager of the Hagerstown branch of Monroe Calculating Machine Co. Inc. spends the week at a Boca Raton Florida convention attended by 650 company sales representatives after the group surpassed its yearly quota. Economy FIRSTH Politics LAST Vote For John E Corderman Democratic Primary Jan 22 Leonard S Humelsine, rans AtiY
In a recent talk the area's youngest health organization highlighted its early work and upcoming drive to expand services. The chairman noted that 1933 statistics show diseases of concern, signaling the need for continued public health efforts and community support.
Last Tuesday evening Harvey Kettering of Hagerstown Goodwill Industries was guest speaker at the weekly Civitan dinner. He discussed the growth and future expansion of Goodwill, noting 1956 wages exceeded $25,000 and promising further gains this year.
Mason and Dixon Sports Car Club held its monthly meeting at Aufa Showroom last Thursday with Dr Richard Thompson as guest speaker. He shared details on the new Corvette and fuel injection advantages and screened a racing film. Marlboro Western Md. Sportsmen Club plans annual officer elections Tuesday March 35 at 7 40 pm. Ad shows Stumper Printing.
President Eisenhower visits San Angelo and other Southern states to urge additional federal loans for drought relief. He outlines plans after a tour that includes travels through Oklahoma and New Mexico, with stops in Pueblo Garden City Wichita and an evening at Magruder Field. A local letter to a councilman praises Valentine for civic improvements and rails against prior criticism.
The regional SBA office sponsored a conference to craft proposals for relief of drought affected farmers and ranchers. The plan would supplement over 350 million dollars in emergency aid provided by the Agriculture Department in 1953.
The Trinity Lutheran Church congregation elected six new councilmen for three year terms: Frederick K. Graff, Francis A. Griffith, John S. Holliday, Glenn H. Sensenbaugh, J.P. Showers, and Franklin R. Miller. Fred Mowen presented preliminary sketches for a new Sunday school building, with plans drawn by Philadelphia architect T. Norman Mansell.
Members of the First Base Fire Company plan to nominate officers tonight for election Monday. Incumbent president is Charles L. Mobley. Public invited to Games Night held Tuesdays and Fridays at the hall Basement Honest and reliable ad listings nearby advertise sales and bargains with items like sleds and gym sets.
Norman Poole, a former newspaper carrier, recounts leaving one business for another after delivering newspapers for 17 years. He inherited the route from his brother Arthur after high school, built the route from 30 to over 1,000 customers, and toward pursuing woodworking and carpentry. He once planned pharmacy but Navy service and a lung condition redirected his life.
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