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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1946
Page
2
The Ha gerstown Junior Chamber of Commerce enrolled 120 new members after a month long drive. Lin wood Row led the team to win first prize for most members signed up, while Bob Harper won as the top individual recruiter. Pat Duffer earned second prize.
The article notes Bert Carlson finishing third in his category while Bob Harper led a second place team. Robert Fleigh's unit placed third for teams, and Max Mogensen's group had the fewest new members, earning designation as sponsor for Friday's Junior Chamber outing at the Enchanted Barn Snyder's Landing Sharpsburg. The get acquainted event starts at 60 welock daylight savings time with members urged to gather at 6. Those needing transport should visit the Chamber of Commerce office at 6. The piece closes with a curious line about ordinary fleas and hares in water and drowning.
President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act and said it provides a basis for strengthening the nation through better nutrition for school children. He noted that despite food production capacity, distribution has often fallen short. The act authorizes annual federal appropriations to fund the lunch program with state and local cooperation.
Detectives William O'Malley and Gerhardt Veith spotted four men moving a large tire from a warehouse early morning. The tire bearer bumped a telephone pole and was knocked unconscious, losing several teeth. Edward Dunne, 45, was booked on burglary and parole-violation charges.
W Harry Reisner Jr displays about 100 rifles and 27 pistols dating from the Revolution through the Civil War in his city collection. The guns include Kentucky long rifles, Derringers, pirate pistols, and a Colt revolver found in an East Washington Street attic.
The Optimist Club of 1st held a dinner meeting at the Hotel Hamilton as a membership drive was announced by Vice Elmer B. Carl. The drive runs two weeks to close the period and charter awaits from Optimist International on June 1. Ballrom ceremony at Hotel Alexander with attendees from District 16 clubs.
Frank S. Lagen, former local youth and West Point graduate, received his commission in the air corps and wings last Saturday. While en route to exercises, his father Major Harry L. Hagan died of a heart attack in Spartansburg, D C and is now hospitalized. The Hagans reside in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Lagen previously attended Baton Rouge High School and LSU before entering West Point.
The Price Control Office in the Earle Building announced it received state notice about a regulation raising non federally inspected hog slaughter from 80 percent to 90 percent of total hogs. The OPA noted the Agriculture Department had a similar increase for federally inspected plants. Higher grain costs push farmers to market hogs at lighter weights.
The OPA announced no changes to quotas of cattle and calves that may be slaughtered, despite receipts increasing more than anticipated.
Printed cards are now available at the Chamber of Commerce office for display in offices and businesses. The posters aim to discourage solicitations of a doubtful nature as part of a Chamber campaign to protect the public and assess the validity of such solicitations. An investigation committee was appointed to act as a clearing house on the matter.
The record notes Rebecca Felton became the first woman U S Senator by serving a single day in 1922 representing Georgia. She held a historic brief tenure marking a milestone for women in Congress.
Millions over 40 years have used Peterson's Ointment to ease itching and burning. The cooling soothing formula is sold in boxes for 35 cents and 60 cents with applicator. money back if not delighted.
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