Independence Day Celebration Plans Go Forward At Fairgrounds
July 4th event organizers finalize safety and traffic plans for a three hour program at the fairgrounds. The Municipal Band will perform from 6 30 to 7 p m under Dr Peter Buys, followed by a fireworks display and the Herald Mail flag contest results. A local resident will impersonate Uncle Sam and a rain date is set for Monday July 7.
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Memorial Day Weekends Claim Record Fatalities
During Memorial Day weekend auto crashes killed 345 people while 98 died in drownings and 94 in miscellaneous accidents. The National Safety Council warns more than 900 individuals may lose their lives in the holiday period.
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Homefront Blood Drive Seeks Donors for Korea War Effort
The Red Cross Bloodmobile returns to Bland Center on Monday July 7 to collect blood for military civilian hospitals and civil defense. Previous visit yielded 144 donors filling 144 pints. organizers expect 70 plus donors this time. Call 4958 or 2539 to schedule a donation between 1 and 4 pm at St. John's Lutheran Church.
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July 4 Celebration Postponement Announcement Planned
The postponement will be announced on July 4 at 6 p m by radio stations WJEJ and WARK. The committee on arrangements thanks the hundreds who contributed cash or services, making what may be the most elaborate July 4 celebration in the city’s history.
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Exhibit of pewter and paintings at Beard's Church event
Margaret N. Jacques of Smithsburg highlights items to be shown including a baptismal bowl from Beard's Church, a hot water platter, numerous mugs bowls and platters, aprons and a German origin tea and coffee service. Pewter pieces with English marks reflect 18th and 19th century popularity in England America. Four oil paintings of Washington County and more paintings gifted by the Miller widow join a notable collection of local historical books.
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Margaret N. Jacques
Smithsburg
England
America
Washington County
Historical Society
William Alexander Miller
Williamsport
Easton Pharmacist Marks 63rd Anniversary in Store History
Easton Maryland honors Lee Lee, proprietor of Lee's Pharmacy, as he celebrates 63 years in business since joining in 1895. The piece recalls early practices like hand-rolled pills, stock shifts into cosmetics and candy, and the store’s drug focus with limited sundries. Captain James Shank, son of Harry Shank, heads to Cherry Point, North Carolina, as public information officer.
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Difference Four Years Make In A Political Life
Chicago July 8 writer reflects on how four years change the GOP scene. Report discusses delegates at the Republican National Convention, Thomas Dewey’s 1944 and 1948 image, and the rise of Eisenhower Taft in the 1952 landscape. Dewey appears modest as he leads the New York delegation seeking 96 votes.
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Vet Combat Pilot Gabreski Returns Home in Oil City
Col Francis S Gabreski, noted WWII ace with 81 German planes and six MIGs in Korea, kneels in prayer with family and neighbors in Oil City Pa, thanking God for his safe return after nearly two years in Korea while attending a Catholic mass he worshiped at as a boy.
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Russians In Washington Ready For Fourth Of July Holiday
Russians stationed in Washington will join millions of Americans for Independence Day weekend at Woodland Beach Maryland and nearby resorts. State Department rules permit travel within 25 miles despite new limits, and diplomats with families have rented cottages here. Locals recall crowded beaches last year as Soviet groups flocked to the area, prompting residents to raise concerns over access and safety. An albino blackbird was captured at Cherokee, noting its rarity and vulnerability due to pink eyes. The bird’s capture was reported by Weldon Frankforter of Sanford Mageum.
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Family furloughs and assignments of Gower Hovermale and others
Sylvester Jay Gower Jr arrives from El Paso Texas to spend a furlough with wife and parents at Red Gates Taylors Landing after a three month maneuver in Lackenheath England. Mrs Gower will accompany him back to Fort Briggs Air Force Base El Paso. Robert L Hovermale returns from Iceland on 30 day furlough with parents. He is now assigned to Westover Field Massachusetts. Cpl Charles D Hovermale finishes a 15 day home furlough and reports to Camp Denke California where he was injured. Harold J Hovermale a Marine in Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Milton K Dennis USN son of Charles and Phyllis Rutherford Dennis among officers in Navy Attack Squadron 195 aboard Princeton in western Pacific. Vincent P Clarke Boilerman third class son of Thurmont Maryland serving aboard the Iowa flagship of Seventh Fleet in Korean waters. RK Whipp seaman apprentice begins 49 week Fire Control Technicians School in Washington DC.
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el Paso
Texas
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Etnstand
Robert L. Hovermale
Iceland
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Mass
Charles D. Hovermale
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Western Pacific
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Co. HW. Clarke
Thurmont
Iowa
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Senator Tobey Engaged To Wed in Concord New Hampshire
Senator Charles W. Tobey aged 72 of New Hampshire and Mrs Hathian Crompton are engaged to be married. The announcement came from Tobey’s office. no wedding date has been set. Tobey has been married twice before, with his first wife dying in 1946 and his second last December. Crompton, a Wilton resident, is a widow from the JR Frank Ridenour estate.
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Maryland Seeks Strict Sterilization Of Used Bedding
Maryland health officials announce strict enforcement of a sterilization requirement for selling used bedding. The rule allows sale or giving away only after proper sterilization, a practice performed in Hagerstown at Forsyth's Storage on Mill Street near Hager Park.
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Maryland Health Department
Hagerstown
Forsyth
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Llager Park
Garbage odor prompts county action on dumping
The sheriff reported investigations into a strong garbage odor on Saturday night June 28 as temperatures ranged from 64 to 79 degrees. The Board of County Commissioners debated a fee request after petitioners appeared and would consider a new ordinance prohibiting garbage dumping in unincorporated areas where it offends residents. The Board plans further action at the next regular session Tuesday.
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Mine Padlock Bill Sent To Truman
Washington July 3 bill gives the government new powers to padlock highly dangerous mines and goes to the White House for signature or action. The House passed it 185 to 37 after debate and the Senate approved the House amendments by voice vote without opposition.
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