M C A Secretary Is Lions Club Speaker
Harold Peters secretary told the Lions Club at the Hotel Alexander luncheon that the Hagerstown YMCA is in good financial condition. He traced the YMCA national history from its 19th century origin by George Lind and noted 13 local Y organizations in Washington county with seven in Hagerstown, all earlier groups failing before the present. He cited Y activities including camps since 1885 and USO work, with Don Kiopfer detailing his role as physical director.
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Hagerstown
YMCA
George Lind
Don Kiopfer
Lions Club Meeting Attendance Noted by Visitors
Many boys and girls gained advantages due to the organization. Harry T. Powell of Joplin Missouri attended as a visiting Lion yesterday, joined by Ross Downing of Philadelphia as another visitor.
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Harry T. Powell
Joplin
Ross Downing
Philadelphia
Fresh Air Kiddies Arrive For Visit
Two dozen children from New York City arrived at the Pennsylvania railroad station for a two week stay arranged by the Herald-Mail Company and the New York Herald Tribune Fresh Air Fund. Small girls predominated and hosts were quickly matched with the youngsters. Only one host was slightly disappointed as three children arrived instead of four, but plans were adjusted.
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New York City
Pennsylvania
Herald-Mail Company
New York Herald- Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Aj Herald-Mail
Jedy
Apartment Sold At Public Outcry On Hamilton Block
The Beck apartment building in the 900 block of Hamilton Boulevard sold yesterday afternoon in front of the Court House by Auctioneer J. C. Snyder for $25,700. Purchaser was Dr. BR. A. Highbarger. The sale was conducted by Leo H. Miller, agent. Snyder also sold a small Mapleville house for $1,350 and two Washington Avenue lots for $240, purchased by W. L. French.
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Beck
Hamilton Boulevard
Court House
J. C. Snyder
BR. A. Highbarger
Leo H. Miller
Snyder
Mapleville
Washington Avenue
W. L. French
Service news from the front and home front arrivals
The column notes several servicemen reaching France including Ettie E. Smith Jr after 21 months in the Army and Pic. Woodrow W. Semler. Floyd Gorman’s son Pvt Charles H. Gorman is reported safe in France, with new address for Pvt William Reesman at Fort Lewis. Letters requested to bolster morale among families and friends.
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Ette E. Smith, Jr
France
States
Camp Atterbury
Camp Breckenridge
Pfe
Smith Re“Centka
Pic
Woodrow W. Semler
Floyd Gorman
McDowell Avenue
Pvt
Charles H. Gorman
William Reesman
Co. C
ASFTC
Fort Lewis
Wash
Marshall Manspeaker
Englewood
Raymond Manspeaker
Local War News and Personnel Movements update
Transfers and arrivals spark city notes as Mr. and Mrs. Waltz report a Drexel Institute transfer to Mulberry Avenue address. Pfc. Woodrow W. Semler heads to France with relatives advised. Staff Sgt. B. F. Swope returns to Lincoln after 21 days leave amid malaria, and Cpl. Donald W. Horine earns AAF gunnery qualification at Harlingen Texas. Keller Shank attends National Association of Commissioners sessions in Syracuse New York.
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T. R. Waltz
Mulberry Avenue
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Co. F. 6Th i
Asfto
Camp Lee
B. F. Swope
Agnes Swope
Clearspring
Lincoln
Neb
Trinidad
Curacao
Panama
Newton D. Baker Hospital
AAF Training Command
Harlingen
Texas
Cpl
Donald” W. Horine
C. Qr Horine
Randolph Avenue
Keller Shank
Board of County Commissioners
National Association of Commissioners
Syracuse
Radio Programs Highlight Broadcast Policy Shift in War News
A July report notes NBC CBS relax broadcast rules on recordings, mainly for overseas war news. Listings show NBC CBS and regional networks scheduling drama, comedy, and music, with a note on the U. S. Marine Corps band’s status as the President’s Own at official functions.
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New York
NBC
CBS
BLU
MBS
Mrs. Worth
Alan Young
Dierk Attorney
Phil Harris
Helen Hayes
Alan Jones
Woody Herman
Dr. Christian
Jack Carson
Dunfinger
al Donahue
Ted Malone
England
Wickard
Xavier Cugat
U. S. Marine Corps Band
John Adams
O Conor Appeals Road Rejection Discussed
O Conor appeals rejection of a major road project as Myersville residents fear loss of trolley service and local leaders push for rapid approval. The Western Pennsylvania authorities approved eight projects totaling 3.6 million in highway and bridge work while four others were not approved, with local discontent mounting over neglect of road construction.
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Myersville
Frederick
Hagerstown
Baltimore City Line
Laurel
Mt. Holly
Big Mills
Keyser
W. Va
McCool Road
Four Road Projects Approved Despite Reconsideration Request
State Roads Commission seeks reconsideration but Public Roads Administration approved all four projects. Rejected by WPB are Halethorpe grade crossing elimination in Baltimore County, completion of one lane of the Frederick Hagerstown highway, relocation of a road section to Westminster, and relocation of Queen's Chapel road in Prince George's County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Public Roads Administration
WPB
Halethorpe
Baltimore County
Frederick-Hagerstown
Westminster
Queen's Chapel Road
Prince George’s County
Wallet found after theft report in Middleburg area
The wallet containing 50 dollars belonging to Grover Leatherman of Middleburg was recovered yesterday in the 1500 block of Virginia Avenue. The incident stemmed from a cab driver theft report dated July 24. Classified Ads are most efficient salesmen.
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Grover Leatherman
Middleburg
Mke
Virginia Avenue
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M.C. A
Lions Club
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Rudy
Rudy’s
Hamilton Corner
R. D. McKee
Oedyes, Olany
Plinv
Wigan
Botany
Everly
Floor
O.P.A
van B. Kershner
Navy
AS. Co
USNTC
Bainbridge, Md
Raymond T. Waltz
America
Caskey’s
Caskey Baking Co
Manbeck
Rand
West Washington St
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
S. Potomac St
Pfc
O’conor
Dodge Park
North Run
North East
Piney Run
O'Conor
Pennsylvania City
Bradford Allegheny
WARDS
W. Washington St
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Abe the McPhail Paint Co
Cauffman
Washington
Patent Medicines — Sundries
Sosmeticna — Magazines
Fountain Services
Municipal Electric
Montgomery Ward
Electric Supplies
Washington Street
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