Freshman year at Hagerstown Junior College shapes Peggy Byrd summer gas station work
Peggy Byrd, 16, balances high school graduation with a summer job at her father Cheslie Byrd's gas station. She works hourly pumping fuel, cleaning windshields, oil checks, and car washes while taking a evening American History course at Hagerstown Junior College. Peggy plans to transfer to Shepherd College, pursue an elementary teaching career in Washington County, and save credits for later coursework. Her mother Mildred helps, and Peggy enjoys family time at the station, joking about dogs handling hoses.
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Farmers Call For Rain Amid Dry Season
Farmers expect needed rain to salvage graix and dairy yields amid dry weather. corn and alfalfa hold well with moisture scarce, while timothy and clover struggle. Myron L. Bloom notes rain would boost crops as Weather Bureau forecasts showers through Thursday. Temperature drops and local readings are reported near Bennshoro and around St. James area.
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Weather Bureau
Paul Oswalt
F. Winwyard
Local Deaths Continued and Funeral Details
Harold Baughman presided at services with interment planned at the adjoining cemetery. Grace Davis Reynolds died at home 2314 Pennsylvania Ave Monday, age 82. She was a member of Queen Maley Chapter No 3 Order of Eastern Star. husband Henry Reynolds. son Jack Bailey. stepdaughter Gladys Vitersl. Funeral Thursday 2 pm at Stanichmor Home East Wilson Blvd, Rev Wilson Apd officiating. internment at Those HN Criscbers. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the funded home.
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Prayer and Weather Foretold in Fractured Mount Text
A garbled prayer fragment seeks humility and virtue with phrases about self control and honest hearts while a garbled weather forecast notes warmer tones and a general forecast for Tuesday night across the western half of the nation with coastal temperatures and a mention of January and March spellings.
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Goldwater Criticized For Boycott
A political conference discussion shows party unity as Senator Goldwater faced criticism for proposing a boycott while GOP leaders like Dirksen and Halleck stress preserving policy prerogatives. State governors express optimism about Republican chances in 1964 with Kennedy’s popularity noted in several states.
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Rifles Head to Annapolis in Nostalgic Drag Races
The Rifles, based in Sharpsburg and led by John Mann from Mifflintown, depart for Annapolis for a Civil War reenactment parade and a street eliminator event. Cars include a 62 Chevy, a modified stock Buick, and Weimer’s D-Dragster, with time clocks malfunctioning during Top Eliminator runs and a $50 savings bond challenge race featured.
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Byrd Sees Big Deficit in Tax Cut Debate Continues
A parade of voices from Governors to ADA and the U.S. Chamber challenges a tax cut amid rising government spending. ADA presses for lower bracket cuts while Chamber critiques foreign earnings tax as drafted, warning it could hamper foreign subsidiary operations and overall competitiveness. The Finance Committee held its final scheduled public hearing on Kennedy's tax plan.
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Boonsboro Parade and Dance Planned Next Friday
A parade and square dance are set for Boonsboro on Friday July 13 hosted by the Boonsboro Civil War Centennial Committee. Activities include a parade from the Boonsboro Pack to Boonsboro High School with prizes for chapters. followed by square dancing at the high school and a teen-age record day at the park. Additional plans include Boonsboro Day events with tours, a skirmish at 7 30 pm and a ball at 9 pm near Washington's Monument. A monetary support of 200 dollars is noted for the parade to occur in Boonsboro.
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Boonsboro Mayor Grants $100 to Ambulance Club
The Boonsboro Mayor and Council unanimously approved a $100 gift to the Boonsboro Ambulance Club after representatives urged support for their town service. The panel also voted $100 to the Boonsboro Lions Club for summer playground expenses and discussed street repairs and storm drain work ahead of new sewage pipe installations.
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Governors at National Governors Conference tackle Medicare civil rights
Governors from across the United States gathered at JIBRSHEY Pa to debate health care for the aged and civil rights, while McNamara pushed a no compromise stance on trimming the National Guard and Reserve. Delegates pressed for local control amid federal aid, and a school prayer dispute sparked debate over Supreme Court interference.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Hyattsville Fire Damages Warehouse at $150,000
A Hyattsville roofing supply warehouse on Attmore Avenue caught fire causing about 150000 dollars in damage. Fifteen fire trucks and seven companies battled the blaze, injuring none and forcing hospital treatment for some workers. Firefighters protected the area and delayed traffic while using hoses from a nearby freight line.
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