Marshall Street project extended in Hagerstown
The Mayor and Council approved expanding the Marshall Street reconstruction in the West end from Vermont Avenue to Rhode Island Avenue at a cost of 15000 dollars. Existing work from Vermont to Stratford Avenue continues, and both sides must install curbing along the new section. Councilman John Valentline led the motion with unanimous support.
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Marshall Street
Maugansville Pike
Hagerstown
Vermont Avenue
Rhode Island Avenue
Vermont
Stratford Avenue
New Street
John Valentline
Spartacus chaos sparks wacky film production notes
Hollywood AP report on Spartacus filming describes a legendary wacky project with a long winter shoot. Tony Curtis performs poetry around a campfire as stars Olivier, Tahton, Ustinov, Simmons join Kirk Douglas in a costly eight to nine million production.
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T Entertainment
Hollywood
Calif
Ater
Tony
Douglas
Spartacus
Immchietile
Gich
Laurence Olivier
Charles Taighton
Peter Ustinov
Joan Simmons
Tony Curtis
Curtis
Mayor Orders Enforce Police Rule On Officers Living Outside
After lengthy discussion, Tlagerelown officials directed Police Chief Blair Overton to enforce the rule prohibiting officers from living beyond city limits. A potential citywide restriction on all employees living outside was hinted. The Gerderich case, resolved earlier, may now advance, with plans to require two more officers to relocate into the city.
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Corneil
iPolice
Blair Overton
Chief Overton
Norman Gerderich
Board of Publix Works
Overton
City Dimils
Gerberich
Aller
Shank Named City Building Inspector in Hagerstown
Gerald W. Shank of Antietam Street was appointed city building inspector for Hagerstown, to replace Charles W. Smith upon retirement July 1. Appointed by Mayor Winslow Burhanss with council approval, Shank has a background in construction with several major local projects and is a native of Clear Spring.
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Antietam Street
Hagerstown
Charles W. Smith
Shank
Winslow Burhanss
Ely
Re Fins
Ufc
Clear Spring
Irea
Hagerstown Sets City Power Demand Records This Week
The Hagerstown municipal electric plant set three records this week per Superintendent Robert Laylette. City peak demand reached 15,600 kilowatts on Monday at 10 30 am, beating the prior December peak by 209 kilowatts. A new one day generation record of 253 add kilowatt hours was also established, with historic peaks listed from 1954 to 1956.
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Hagerstawn
Municipal Electric
Robert Laylette
New City
Miss Maryland relinquishes title for Miss Universe run
Miss Maryland announces she will not pursue further title duties after 44 days as Miss Maryland. Diane White, 24, earns runner up and gains chance to compete in Miss Universe at Long Beach. Miss Maryland criticizes glamor focus and cites desire to allow White to pursue acting opportunities. Hazel Scott performs across languages in a separate feature.
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Maryland
Long Beach
Calif
Diane White
Miss Bitz
Macy Jland
Californian
Dorbee seeks factory on city farm in Hagerstown
Dorbee Manufacturing plans a 30 000 square foot plant on eight to ten acres of Hagerstown city farm to consolidate operations from five states. The firm employs 150 women in quarters above a local printing shop and seeks long term lease or sale, with expansion to about 1000 jobs. City officials expressed enthusiasm but no action. a special meeting may be held.
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Dorbee Manufacturing Company
Hagerstown
Dorhee
Dorhee Company
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Company
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
City Fem
Frederick Street
Derbee
Kity Taam
Ralph Pirey
Pinesburg 4-H Group Organized In County
Pinesburg parents formed a 4-H club at the Pinesburg Buris tan Club building with ten families present. Francia Staley and Ralph Staley named local leaders. First meeting set for July 9 at 8 p.m. at the Ruritan Hall. Boys will elect officers and plan projects to exhibit at the Hagerstown Fair. All local boys invited to attend. Pinesburg group becomes the 14th boys club in the county.
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Pinesburg
Callas Light Plant Contract Won By Dallas Firm
Callas Contractors of Magers town yesterday received the job to build the superstructure for the latest expansion of Ager town's municipal electric company. Gallas was the low bidder at 76827 dollars compared with 96690 by C William Hetzer and 108000 by Whiting Turner. The Board of Public Works awarded the contract in line with consulting engineers C Wood Associates. A piping construction contract was also awarded to Drago Corporation of 256703 dollars as the low bidder.
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Magers
Agers Town
Municipal Electric Company
Gallas
Tel Joh
C. William Hetzer
Whiting- Turner Company
Board of Public Works
Dallas
C. Wood Associates
Low Witcher
Drago Corporation
Horoscope for Tomorrow Estrellita Delivers Cautious Guidance
The reading notes Venus influences boost artistic pursuits home and family matters with unusually congenial day. For birthdays tomorrow temper monetary ambitions with thrift. October December offer good spots but avoid overbalance. January brings optimism in finances and future expansion plans. Job prospects rise. October also favors property deals travel romance. Avoid anxiety in November. December boosts worthwhile endeavors.
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Venus
Jand
Auto Club issues vacation safety tips for families
Auto Club of Maryland released a safety advisory for vacationing families. It recommends three Salk vaccines per person, gradual sun exposure, pet rabies vaccination if pets travel, and precautions against poison ivy and pollen allergies. It also urges tick checks in wooded areas, careful swimming, and seeking the Public Health Service health leaflet on hot weather complaints.
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Auto Club of Maryland
Auto Club
Public Health Service
Washington
Church Is Given $1,000 In Will
The Lutheran Church in Green Castle receives a $1,000 bequest from the late Miss Ida K Diehl of Antrim Township. Diehl died June 1 and her will, filed in surrogate court in Chambersburg, names Miss Ethel M Dick and Mrs Township as executrices. The residue of the estate totals about $4,000 and is left to two sisters of the deceased who resided on a farm in the township.
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Green
Castle
Ida K. Dieh
Antrim Township
Ethel M, Dick
Tile Var Basements Discusses Suitable Basement Tiles
The article states asphalt tile and vinyl asbestos tile are the only resilient flooring types suitable for basements and earth-contact concrete, while other tile types are not appropriate for these locations.
City to Buy Radar Gun for Police Department
The mayor and council last night approved purchasing a speed checking radar machine at 1500 dollars. Councilman Jacob Vorus initiated the measure, seconded by Councilman Ralph Funkhouser, in a unanimous vote confirmed by Police Chief Bhur Gyerton. A separate incident reports a four year old boy lacerating his right leg after an injury at Beechwood Drive. He was treated in the Washington County Hospital emergency room.
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Washington County Hospital
High School Head Resigns at Berkeley Springs
James W. Latham resigns as Berkeley Springs High School principal after accusing the Morgan County Board of Education of dealing with trivialities. He cites unfounded criticisms and petty issues harming a good school program. Latham served two years and did not disclose future plans.
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Berkeley Springs High School
Oie Board of Education
Ihs Jetter
Resistiall
Morgan Mownly
Lathin
Berkeley Springs
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