Fairchild C-119 Packets Get Long Range Fuel Tanks
Fairchild Aircraft Division modifies all C-119 Packets for extended missions ordered by the United States Air Force. Ten planes were changed in five days at the Hagerstown plant with around the clock shifts, installing long-range fuel tanks, propeller rework, and engine water injection for improved efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild Aircraft Division
United States Air Force
Ben O. Howard
Fairchild
Howard
Air Force
Hagerstown
Children Hurt In Minor Accidents
Carolyn Ann Denhart four of Hagerstown Route 4 fractured her right collarbone after a fall and was treated at home following hospital care. Mary N. Simmons fell from a ladder at a local pool and cut her chin. three year old girl treated in emergency and discharged. Other youths in hospital for minor injuries include Robert McCarty Patsy Rowlands Susan Mowen and Walter Few all treated for lacerations and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary N. Simmons
Preston Road
Robert C. Mce-Carty
Beckly Avenue
Patsy Rowlands
Boonsboro
Susan G. Mowen
Maryland Avenue
Walter C. Few
Youth Wins 3090 Scholarship For Elks Winners
Seventeen year old Michael F Monahan a St Marys Catholic High School graduate is one of eleven youths nationwide awarded 3090 college scholarships by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He placed fourth on the national list and will apply the funds to Mt St Marys College Emmitsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Monahan
St. Mary’s Catholic High School
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Monahan
C. W. Monahan
West Side Avenue
Michael
Mt. St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Hagerstown
Elks Lodge
Elks’ Youth Activities Committee
Greencastle Man Fined 750 For Slot Machine Charges
Greencastle merchant Ray William Neady was fined 750 and costs after pleading guilty to setting up and maintaining gambling devices and permitting gambling. He faced two counts on each charge in Franklin County court, following a county raid on Friday June 30. A slot machine and punchboards were found at Neady's Center Square business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
F E. C. Wingerd
Franklin County
Ray William Neady
Neady
Center Square
Scholarships Funded By Elks Grant Highlight Leadership
The source notes leadership and cooperation as the aim of the scholarships, funded by a £3,300 grant from the Elks National Foundation highlighting character and collaborative efforts over pure scholastic attainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks National Foundation
Hays Displays Model Figures Showcasing Webster Dictionaries
A display at Hays, Inc. features nine dioramas of Merriam Webster Dictionaries from past decades. Each miniature setting depicts home, office, and classroom scenes with period furniture and detailed costumed figures. The exhibit marks a century of the dictionaries and travels nationwide through stores and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam-Webster
Hays, Inc
Webster
Pool Dedication At Adventist Camp Set Today
Mayor Herman Mills attends a memorial and dedication at the Seventh Day Adventist Camp Mt Aetna for the Jimmy Richardson Memorial Pool. Richardson, 13, from Cambridge Maryland, was killed by lightning near his home after attending the first junior camp in this area. His parents asked funds for a youth camp instead of flowers, sparking the new camp and pool named in his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman ©. Mills
Mt. Aetna
Jimmy Richardson
Cambridge
Jimmy
Memorial plaque unveiling and pool dedication planned
The event includes unveiling the memorial plaque and dedicating the pool. Speeches will be given by Mayor Mills Rev CGV Anderson head of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and T H Stockton camp director. Three juniors of Jimmy's age will unveil the plaque and place the wreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Mills
CG. V. Anderson
Chesapeake Conference of
Seventh-Day Adventists
T. H. Stockton
Jimmy
Safety Campaign Aims for One Million Safe Hours
Fairchild employees launch a no accident campaign on July 17 to work one million employee hours without an accident causing a lost shift. The plan targets accidents caused by carelessness or neglect rather than chance.
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Fairchild
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Hagerstown Lamberee
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VA Loans
N. Jonathan Street
Carey
Underwriters Laboratories
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Coffman Lumber
Prospect St
Elks College
St Mary's School
Simon Kenny
C. W
Michael F
Livis V. Martin
Mary Hermes
St. Mary's School
Man
Hays
Adventist
Ateas
Savelyl
E. Washington Street
S. Main Street
Chambersburg, Pa
R. E. Wiedeman, Sr
Mont Valla Avenue
Ralph Fiery
Franklin Street
Jiilehens
Youngstown
W. Franklin St
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