Nearly 600 Diploma Recipients At County High Schools
Washington County schools held commencement ceremonies highlighting 600 graduates from several high schools. Clear Spring, Boonsboro, Hancock, Smithsburg, and North Street recognized top scholars and presented diplomas, with salutatorians, valedictorians, and awards in academics, leadership, and citizenship. In addition, boosters and local groups distributed medals and honors as students prepared for postsecondary life amid postwar era shifts.
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Clear Spring
Maria Burkett
James Sampson
Liner A. Stone
Board of Education
Clear Spring High School
G. Wade Iurtman
Wlfl Murray
Benediction
Herbert (. Logsidon
PTA
Marie Burkett
Lions Club
Margaret Kershner
Donald Shirk
Cleve Spring Volunteer Fire Company
Jane Wratz
Joseph Herbert Post
American Legion
Glen Miles
Joseph Elerbert Post
John Swope
Dorothy Bloyer
Margaret Iva Zimmerman
Carolyn Martin
Gores
Folin
Swope
Nellie Melee
Bonde Witchen
Wiliamsport Lions Club
Larry Lowsman
William A
Shelby Chine
Leaf
William Shank
Donal Deary
Potomac Post
Rhode Helmintaller
Myron
Bloom
Carolyn Mardin
Charles Palmer Davis
John
Boonsboro High
Boonsboro High School
Cliss
John Zentinger
Alrantinger
Hawelas Alyons
Patricia Smith
Gerald Lammond
Page Gardner
Atwood
Messy Butts
Michael Post
Jlanginn
Herbert Cass
Mildred Willard
Phamiwond
Post
Thuroiant
Poster Ford
Robert Mays
Use
Katherine McFarland
Gerald
Anderson
W. C. Blewitt
Glee Club
Smithsburg
Wilbur Devilbiss
College of Education
University of Maryland
Smithsburg High School
Devilbiss
David R. Brewer
Board of Nducation
Frank J. Getty
Ann Leiter
Ship
Janet Schildt
Richard Coffman
Eugene Brown
Jeanne Brown
Arthur Pilten‘wer
Odell Zeeman
Robert ©. Hook
North Street
Schoors
William M. Brish
Heith Alberta Harris
Maxine Virginia Palmer
Savaly Frances Robinson
Charles L. Bell Walter
Davis
William Robinson
Maxine Anita Camper
Jean Marie Wealbherg
Vernice Rozella Yonker
Sarah Jances Robinson
Morgan College Band & Band
New Closet Light Provides Automatic Hallmark of Convenience
A new automatic closet light installs in minutes. The switch activates when the door opens and deactivates when closed. Also noted is Turkey's first secret ballot in May 1950 with about seven and a half million voters participating of nine million registered.
Biter Prepares for World Championship in Dolmstown
Biter, noted for seven appearances in a seat and a half, will compete in July for the World Championship in Dolmstown. Marmduhd's VIEW reports its new encampment opening this week as officials weigh a stance on the United Nations flag placement.
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Biter
Rheoert
Dolmstown
Veterans Benefits Discussed at City Parade Review
Veterans from East and state groups joined a city parade with bands and drill teams. The US Marine Corps Drill and Rifle Corps, International Service champions, led performances in bright red uniforms. Spectators in Public Square enjoyed the marching and aerial display as units showcased precision and showmanship.
Guests Flee Hotel Blaze in Johnstown Inferno
Fire swept the Vendome Hotel in Johnstown trapping guests on upper floors. Four guests and a fireman were overcome by smoke but no casualties were initially reported. most guests escaped with help from firemen.
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Jolstowi
Pin
Dew Town
Johnstown
Samimonenk
Hotel Vendome
Howie
Esengas
Tadders
Wight Cla Leys
Oright
Stroens Hotel
Vendoing
Prize Winners In Big Parade
Prize winners listed from last night's parade include Sr. Drum Corps first place F200 VW Millersburg with second 2140 Morris Freek American Legion Slagerstown and third $74 VW Chambersbireg Pa. Other drum corps results show VIEW Norristown PA second 3100 Rouse Orin & Buel ele Corps Winchester VA third $50 Shrine of the Little Flower Baltimore. Bands top prize $78 Martinsburg High School second $60 Bhue & Grey Get ivstneg PA. Marching Units first F100 Co Tand Co K 31th Infantry Regiment Hagerstown Air Reserve with second $75 Sheridal Baltimore and third $40 Dixon Trexett Anxile jury Punkstown. Drill Teams first $30 Silver Spring Honor Card.
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Drum Corps
Millersburg
Morris Freek American Legion
Slagerstown
Chambersbireg
VIEW
Norristown
Pal
Rouse Orin & Buel Ele
Winchester
Shrine of the Little Flower
Baltimore
Martinsburg High School
Bhue & Grey
Get Ivstneg
Tand
31Th Infantry Regiment
Hagerstown Air Reserve
Taft Leads In South Dakota Primary Returns
Official count in South Dakota showed Taft leading by 820 votes as the canvassing board prepared to recheck returns. The contest was between Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio and General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Staugalls
S. P
Carvassing Board
South Dakotas
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Dwight DP
Hisenhower
Taft
Belmont Stakes Rated Greatest Horse Race On American Turf
Belmont Stakes is argued as the premier three year old race on American turf. The piece notes its true Derby distance and suggests Belmont winners more often become Three Year Old and Horse of the Year than Derby or Preakness victors. It highlights Blue Man as a leading contender with Tom Fool as rival.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Kentucky
Louisville
Whirlaway
Count Fleet
Assault
Citation
Belmont
Capot
Counterpoint
Phalanx
Bimelech
Ifthia
Baltimore
Blue Man
Tom Fool
Spanish Embroidered Apron No Measuring Made
Readable text notes a Spanish embroidered apron described with no measurement details. The item appears as a craft listing or catalog fragment with emphasis on decorative stitching and cultural motif. No dates, prices, or seller names are provided in the excerpt.
Western Union Seeks 9.3 Percent Rate Increase
The Western Union Telegraph Co petitioned the government for authority to raise domestic message and money order rates by 9.3 percent. It says the rise is needed to pay employees more. The proposed increase was filed with the FCC with July 6 as the effective date. customers may protest within 30 days or the FCC may block the plan as unreasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union Telegraph Co
Federal Communications Commission
Western Union
FCC
Divorce Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Elwood E. Liggett seeks a divorce from Alice M. Liggett and Mary Jane Griffith sues Luther Emory Griffith in the Circuit Court. Also notes Wax candies likely originated with Phoenicians in the second century A.D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood E. Liggett
Divoresa
Alice M. Liggett
Mary Jane Griffith
Luther Emory Griffith
Monean Sues Mangan for Divorce in Cirenis Court
Tena A. Monean filed suit for divorce from Albert T. Mangan in Cirenis Court yesterday seeking a legal dissolution of marriage. The action names both spouses and notes the filing occurred in Cirenis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena A. Monean
Albert T. Mangan
Cirenis
Acrobat Girl Loses Arm In City Bus Crash
Sylvia Downs, a 19 year old acrobat from London, England, now with Ringling Brothers Circus, lost her right arm after it was crushed between a bus and a curb pole during a stop in Baltimore. Witnesses describe the limb dangling from the bus window before amputation at Mercy Hospital. The incident occurred as the troupe rode to a two day stand, with onlookers and first responders assisting at Lexington and Liberty Streets.
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Baltimore
Mercy Hosspital
Sylvia Downs
London
England
Ringling Liothora
Barnum and Hatley Circus
Lexington
Liberty Streets
Sylvia
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Pearl Jiarhor
Washington County
Conmmon
Nish Setoo
Howard ‘Vedvick
Albert Draper
Arolyn Martin
Maryland
Dorothy Moyer
Nav. W. GC
Donald Trdrick
Midland Finance Company
Hagerstown
Midland
W. Franklin St
Jonathan Phoane Aint
Icneliers
Aahtaefinfantry Regiment
Syndreberl
Ronteh
Sevier Dai
Thib
Tonany R. Enterline
Milton
Ite
Public Square
Tonigit
Municipal Stadium
Wagershead
Morris Brag
I Legion
Prim and Bugle Corps
Air Force Drow
Biede
Ann
Tommy Faterline
Tievearohl Mastern
Poblin Square
South Dakota
Mide
Spain
Tringfer
Caro Curtis
Madison Square Station
Colonial Biscuit Company
Mechanic Street
United Biscuit Company of America
Oak Hill Avenue
R. N. Brenner
Brenner
Exchange Club
Chamber of Commerce
Gity Montgomery
Als
Concord
Potomac ST
Taxpayara
Hageratown
AD Today
Ayers Bros
Yingling Auto Sales & Service, Inc
Frederick Street
The
Nicodemus National Bank
Hagerstown. Md
Thompson
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