Maryland Assembly Passes 62 of 355 Bills in Session
Maryland lawmakers enacted 62 of 355 introduced bills as they wrapped three weeks. They return Monday for a week of debates on tax relief measures while postponing action on a state income tax rate change and other budget related bills. A divorce bill spurred a tense floor dispute in the House, now delayed until Tuesday.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Lane
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Joseph O. McCusker
Ways and Means
Dbalto
Bybert
Frederick County
Senate Judicary Committee
Obituaries from Martinsburg and Greencastle area
Obituary notices list Alpharetta Delevan widow of Dr Walter Delevan of Martinsburg died at King's Daughter Hospital after three years of ill health. Survived by brother M L Bingley of Hagerstown and sister Mrs Helen Norman of Baltimore. Services set for Monday at 11 at Marmenbure Funeral Home with Rev Dr Gluck officiating. interment in Rosedale Cemetery Martinsburg. Also Jeremiah W Myers of Greencastle District died in Harrisburg aged 73. survived by many children and numerous relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 from Minnich Funeral Home Greencastle, interment Cedar Hill Cemetery. callers welcome Sunday. flowers requested omitted. Myrtle B Small of Elbrook Pa died yesterday at 6 am in Chambersburg Hospital, aged 76. survived by brother G B Small of Shady Grove Pa. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm from Minn, with Rev Harry Benedict officiating, interment in Hade's Church Cemetery. Jacob Frederick Fourthman of Waynesboro aged 75 died Thursday at home. a retired moulder and member of Trinity Lutheran Church and I C O F Swisedale Pa. Surviving daughter Mrs Harry Mentzer of Waynesboro Route 1 with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Continued on Page 2.
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Alpharetta Delevan
Alpharetta Bingley Delevan
Walter Delevan
Martinsburg
W. Va
King's Daughter Hospital
M. L. Bingley
Hagerstown
Helen Norman
Baltimore
Marmenbure Funeral Home
Gluck
Rosedale Cemetery
Jeremiah W. Myer
Jeremiah W. Myers
Greencastle
Harrisburg
Upton
Lutheran Church
Roy
Alvin
Clyde
Percy Houser
Lemaster
Paari
Eldon Coldsmith
Charten Pentz
Harry
Brothers
Lloyd
Kauffman’s
Calvin
Luther
Chambersburg
Elmer
Williamson
Minnich Funeral
Edgar Landis
Lester Myers
Cedar Hill
Myrtle B. Small
Elbrook
Chambersburg Hospital
G. B. Small
Shady Grove
Minnich
Harry Benedict
Hade
Freed
Jacob Frederick
Alexander Street
Waynesboro
Trinity Lutheran Church
Swisedale
Harry Mentzer
Waynenboro
Atx
Free accordion lessons offer in Herald-Mail ad
A compact classified notice invites interested readers to receive a free accordion lesson session, offering the instrument at no charge while the lessons ordinarily cost a regular fee. Send inquiries to Write Box 11, c/o Herald-Mail.
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Herald-Mail
Sommers Pies Fresh Frozen Fruits Ad
Sommers pies advertise made with fresh frozen fruits kept in sanitary packages daily. Available at all grocers. For restaurant buyers, call 874. Adv.
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Alze
Shoot Sunday at Washington County Izzak Walton League
Local shoot Sunday for Washington County chapter Izzak Walton League at Williamsport Pike. Activities include trap and target practice with a 1 30 P M start. Participants and lanes to be announced for arnds and Liskey shooting.
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Washington County
Izzak Walton League
Liskey Shooting
Williamsport Pike
Eggs Fall To 50 Cents A Dozen At City Market
Eggs are down to 50 cents a dozen at the city market this morning the lowest price in many a moon. Farmers say hens are laying heavily due to peak laying season and mild weather making eggs plentiful and inexpensive.
Home Builders Group Elects 40th Annual Meeting Summary
The 40th annual meeting of the Home Builders Savings and Loan Association elected officers and directors for the coming year at 128 West Washington. Rev Dr F Berry Plummer presided. assets exceed 2 million with surplus and reserve over 135 thousand. dividend rate remains 3 percent. Elmer N Funkhouser named president. Frank L Bennett first vice president. Charles C Ditto second vice president. Harry Keller treasurer. Howard K Stickell assistant treasurer. Franklin R Miller secretary. Robert H Brindle assistant secretary and attorney. Directors elected include John Ankeney, Russell J Bowers, C Merritt Campbell, Oran S Fishel, Edgar C Travinger and Jr Maxwell Yingling, with many directors serving over 30 years without pay.
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Home Builders Savings and Loan Assocation
West Washington Street
F. Berry Plummer
Elmer N. Funkhouser
Frank L. Bennett
Charles C. Ditto
Charry Keller
Howard K. Stickell
Franklin R. Miller
Robert H. Brindle
Robert AH. Brindle
Evan Mc. Crossley
John A. Latimer, Jr
John Ankeney
Russell J. Bowers
C. Merritt Campbell
Oran S. Fishel
Edgar C. Travinger
Jr. Maxwell Yingling
Association
Man Pinned In Truck Improving
Charles Lowe of 137 Jonathan Street, injured Monday when a load shifted and pinned him against the truck end, was reported improving at Washington County Hospital. He suffered pelvic injuries but remains in fair condition. Clarence Criswell, 2 Sutergalte, also injured, has been discharged.
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Charles Lowe
Jonathan
Street
Washington County Hospital
Nurnex
Rowe
Clarence Criswell
Sutergalte
World Bank seeks hoarded dollars via special bonds
The World Bank plans a pilot $10,000,000 bond issue in Belgium to lure hoarded American dollars for international loans. If Belgium agrees not to tax or freeze dollars, the program could roll out to the Netherlands and other nations by summer. The bank aims to mobilize billions of dollars for recovery, with future use of loan guarantees and private lending.
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World Bank
Washington
U. S
Belgium
Sunday Movies Bill Introduced for Hagerstown Vote
A legislation to allow a March 1949 municipal election referendum on Sunday movies was introduced by the Washington county delegation to Annapolis. The bill delays effect until after the election and requires ballots to present for and against motion pictures on Sunday in Hagerstown with square boxes for cross marks.
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Washington County
Annapolis
Hagerstown
He Weed
Magerstown
Captain Bitler Now In Germany
Captain Bitler, of this city, has arrived in Munich, Germany. His duties involve command with a unit of 317 guards. They guard the Quirtermaster Depot. Captain Bitler’s address is APO New York. ANNUAL CARD PARTY Monday, January 31 at State Armory. Prizes, proceeds for St Mary’s Sodality. Everybody welcome. DANCE EVERY LAT NITE At the Old Minh Tavern. Music by the Old Harmony Rayog. Food, French fries and sandwiches.
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Lest Hitler
Munich
Germany
Tiers
S.8. Co
APO
New York
N.Y
State Armory
Ada
St. Mary's Sodality
Old Minh Tavern
Williamsport
Greencastle Pike
Old Harmony Rayog
Ady
Airport Inn Luncheons and Sandwiches Ad
Luncheon offerings at the Airport Inn with sandwiches priced around 20 cents. Advertising notes attractively low Invest prices on beer and package liquor.
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Adv
Air Force To Try Negro Soldiers Trial Transfer Intrigue
Guam January 29 The trial of three Negro soldiers charged with the sex slaying of Ruth Farnsworth has been transferred from Guam's civil court to the 26th Air Force. Defendants are Robert W. Burns Calvin Dennis and Herman T. Dennis. Farnsworth was reportedly abducted December 11 and died December 14.
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Guam
Ruth Farnsworth
26Th Air Force
Robert W. Burns
Spokane
Wash
Calvin Dennis
Herman T. Dennis
Frederick
Indianapolis
Miss
Farnsworth
Wal Civil Service
Secretary of the Navy
Basketball game canceled. principal refunds admissions
Ulster Pa January 29 The Ulster New Albany basketball game was called off when the referee failed to arrive. Principal L H Marvin refunded all admissions and paid out $3.60 beyond receipts, leaving a winner and loser in spirit.
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Ulater
L. H. Marvin
Ulster-New Albany
Marvin
Salvage Timber From Ice Damaged Western Maryland Woods
A survey by Carl G. Heczko outlines salvaging damaged timber in Western Maryland woodlands after a recent ice storm. Dead or severely damaged trees must be removed promptly to prevent rot and disease, leaving enough healthy timber to reforest. Most salvageable timber can be marketed January through early March, with foresters offering guidance to landowners.
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Maryland
Carl G. Heczko
Heczko
Department of Forests and Parks
Convert Again Returns To Church Of England In London
The Rev William Purcell Witcutt a 14 year RC priest at age 41 has left Rome and rejoined the Church of England as a curate in Eastham parish London The bishop of Chelmsford admitted him three months after he decided to abandon Catholicism He retains his Catholic orders and need not be re ordained Witcutt said he disliked Catholic rigidity and preferred the broader Anglican faith He hopes to win backsliders while noting many Catholics are indifferent to Latin services and prefer English worship
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London
William Purcell Witcutt
Church of England
Witcutt
Eastham
Chelmsford
Witcott
Church of Rome
G. K. Chesterton
Watermelons Arrive For Boy With Kidney Ailment
In Baltimore a 5 year old Kenneth Curtis Jr with nephrosis receives a watermelon juice treatment idea sparked by a New Orleans case. A 21 pound prime melon from Palma Sola near Bradenton Florida arrived, with Dr. Knipp awaiting medical input and blood donors increasing as the story spread.
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Baltimore
George Knipp
Bradenton
Fla
Kenneth Curtis, Jr
New Orleans
Associated Press
Curtis
H. J. Sheets
Palma Sola
Air Express
Knipp
Kenneth
Hancock Man Drafted By Army Yesterday
Roy Leon Ingram of Hancock was yesterday inducted into the Army at the Army processing center at City Hall. Two men will be inducted from Hagerstown on Monday to complete the January quota for Hagerstown and Washington county. The notice also lists local advertisements for meals and services in the area.
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Roy Leon Ingram
Hancock
Army
Army Processing Center
City Hall
Hagerstown
Washington County
Round and Square Dance Nights At Local Halls Ad
Saturday dance events at W C W Hall 126 North Potomac feature Potomac Orchestra prizes and 50 cent admission. Adjacent Appalachian Inn on Dual Highway offers 9 pm to midnight dancing with beer, wine, fried chicken and country ham. Music by Pete Gowers Blue Sky Boys Silvertone Melody Boys Led chicken a specialty advertised.
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Appalachian Inn
City
W.C.W. Hall
N. Potomac
Potomac Orch
Adm
50C Inc
Adj
Dual Highway
FBI
Mt. Lena la Salle
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Pappy Beaver
Hidden Valley Boys
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Kenneth Sinn
Joe Miller Trio
Benjamin F. Yates
Home Builders Group
Savings and Loan Association
Man
American Trailer Co
Knepper
S. & L. Television, Inc
Yi2a
Washington St
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House of Delegates
Captain Bitler
Air Force
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Netherlands
Israel
Brussels Alliance
San Mar
J. Benton Rhodes
Ecuador
Fahrney
8. & L. Television, Inc
W. Washington St
Saya Forester
Dam No. 4
Rain Or
W. M Sportsmen's Club
L. Television, Inc
W. Franklin St
J. Ralph Fiery
Home Builders Saving G Loan Assn
Hartley Electric Service
Cleveland Ave
Studebaker
Fleigh Motor Corp
Betholine
Sinclair
Potomac Ave
B. C. Shilling
Clarence R. Smith
Roy L. Hoffman
Virginia Ave
Public Square
Luther W. Broom
Attention Elks
Ladies’ Grill
Fosco
Victor Products
Victor Quick Freeze
Alexander Hote
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