Kansas City Centennial Tells Citys Humble Beginnings
Kansas City marks its 100th birthday with a 12 day outdoor spectacle covering 27 acres and a three acre display hall. The event traces the city from a Missouri River trading post to a rail, grain and industrial hub driven by civic backers amid funding doubts and local controversy. Indians, beards, and a wartime past color the centennial as officials rally supporters and plan a billion dollar industrial exposition to showcase city growth.
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Westport
Kansas City
Sterling Price
Charies
Paggio
Charles Gargotta
Arizona
Joe Nolan
Harry Davis
Municipal Auditorium
William E. Kemp
Stanford S. Block
Kemp i
YMCA Learn to Swim Classes Open in Hagerstown Area
Approval granted for enrollment in Free Learn to Swim program run by YMCA. Open to men women boys and girls in Hagerstown or Washington County. Sign and bring to YMCA before Saturday June 10 for class assignment.
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YMCA
Hagerstown
Washington County
Senior Class Has Banquet at Hagerstown High School
The first annual senior class banquet at Hagerstown High School was held at the Church of The Brethren. Dinner was served by church women. Highlights included a program led by John Ickes, remarks by Dr. Paul M. Robinson, music by Dick Besecker with Joyce Snyder on piano, and the dedication of a new yearbook.
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Hagerstown High School
Church of the Brethren
Jack Wonet
John Ickes
H.hls
Jack Ervin
James FE. Solt
Verlin Simatte
Paul M. Robinson
Raccatau
Dick Besecker
Joyce Snyder
Clear Spring
Nancy Clapp
Glenn Preagraves
Lage Sult
Robert L
Lulu FE
Funkerstown
Houser
Leslie P. Suder
Truck Crash Alleged at Funkhouser House on Main Street
A bill of particulars states a truck driven by Suder crashed into the Funkhouser house on Main Street in Clear Spring causing considerable damage. The suit claims Suder operated the truck carelessly and negligently at an excessive speed.
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Ridge Avenue
Suder
Funkhouser House
Main Street
Clear Spring
Minor Hospital Treats Several After Mishaps
Thirteen year old Robert G. Quinn of first block North Locust fell and fractured his left arm yesterday. a cast was set in the emergency room and he was discharged. Linda Jean Rudy, one year old of Smithsburg Route 2, drank chlorox and was discharged after care. John R. Hil, a jockey at the local...
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Robert G. Quinn
Edwin F. Quinn
Locust
Linda Jean Rudy
H. L. Rudy
Smithsburg
Vare
John R. Hil
Local injuries reported in emergency room intake
A span of injuries were treated in the emergency room yesterday. A player sustained rib fractures chest contusion and scalp laceration while another child hit chin on a brick wall. Additional youths and adults received sutured lacerations hand and scalp contusions from falls and impact while playing ball.
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Susan D. Haugh
Russell M. Haugh
West Side Avenue
Patricia K. Weaver
Beechwood
Robert M. Peters
Garlinger Avenue
Peter M
Carr
Hanover
Betty BE. Martin
West Church
Raymond Eugene Rudisill
Scientists Debate Existence of Giant Sioth in South America
Scientists do not entirely discount the possibility that the giant sioth, long thought extinct, may still survive in the wilds of South America. The remark suggests ongoing uncertainty about the creature’s status and potential sightings or evidence.
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South America
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Marlene Warden
Buddy Johns
Eva Dello Scott
Terry Mose
Commie Feiser
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Donald Day
Robert Sensenbaugh
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Daily Mail
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