U.S. Says Communists Had Germ Weapons for 15 Years
Washington reports claim Communists possessed germ weapons for at least 15 years yet have not used them in Korea. U S defense officials say no evidence of BW use or preparation exists and that a Pyongyang lab seen by investigators handled disease control, not offensive germ warfare. The United States maintains readiness to retaliate with overwhelming force if germ weapons are employed.
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Washington
United States
Korea
Defense Department
North Korea
United Nations
Pyongyang
Russia
U. S
Tokyo
Air Reserve Unit Meeting Shifts To Martinsburg
Hagerstown’s 9511th VART Squadron members travel to Martinsburg for a special Tuesday meeting at 8 p.m. Daylight Time. Flights from Frederick Winchester Martinsburg and Hagerstown attend. Guest speaker from Newton J. Taker Hospital discusses naval affairs. helicopter development film shown. Social period with light fare follows. A car pool forms to transport attendees. Extra points awarded for attendance and travel time. Colonel Julian Nevereaux and Col. Pearre D. Jacques attend. Squadron HQ remains City Hall.
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Hagerstown
Voluunteer Air Reserve
9511Th
Martinsburg
Frederick
Winchester
Big Spring
Stone
Martinshire
Newton J. Taker Hospital
Air Force
Martinsbore
City Market
Julian Nevereaux
Fifith Vart
941St
Coleonel Pearre D. Jacques Com. Thanding
Robert Shank
City
Francis King
City Tall
Ashland honours Catherine Heck with Gamma Alpha Kappa honor
Catherine Heck of Ashland Ohio receives AB and BS in education from Ashland College and is elected to the Gamma Alpha Kappa honorary society for seniors with a 2.60 average. The note appears in a local newspaper advertisement section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherina Jean Meek
Wevner Hirck
McKee Avene
Astlind College
Ashland
Ohio
Gamma Alpha Kappa
Bruce Zeller Dies At Home In Maryland
Bruce Zeller died at his home on East Lee Street Saturday afternoon from complications after a brief illness. A longtime stock dealer and store operator, he lived in Hagerstown for 60 years and was a trustee of Washington County Home. Survived by four daughters and two sons, 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at A. K. Coffman Funeral Home with burial in Salem Reformed Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Eure Zeller
East Lee Street
Cearfoss
Jace Daniel
Mary (Cunningham) Zeller
St. James
Weedysville
Hagerstown
St. Pauls
Smithsburg
Carroll Lohr
Delphin Wolf
Robert Zeller
Boonsboro
William Zeller
Charles S. Zeller
Waterstown
Dennis T. Zeller
Williamsport
A. K. Coffman Funeral Home
Maude H. Wright
Maude Hixson Wright
Mt. Pleasant
William J
Clyde G. Wright
Franklin
Erma Anderson
Scottdale
Murphy Funeral Parlor
T. A. Stacey
Scottdale Cemetery
Susan Reid Miller
Susan Virginia Reid Miller
Maclowe
W. Va
King’s Daughters
William Allan
Fort Bix
Elanor Louisa
Paul Frazierlee
Kenneth Albert
Mary Catherine
Frank
Marlowe
Pentecostal
Vernon Miles
Harmony
Leaf Funeral
Frances Aluvray Freeman
Frances Murray Freeman
Spruce Street
George and
Molly Cushen
Schamel
St. James Brethren Church
Mre
Janet L. Beard
Richard $. Murray
Donald C. Murray
Kenneth M. Murray
Colege Park
Charlotte Reichard
Nona Miller
Martha Miller
Mauertown
Mary Spedlen
George C
Charles
St James
Inter Funeral Home
Thomas G. Smith
Thomas
Smith
Washington Street
Washington County Hospital
Moyereville
Indianapolis
Mra
Edith Pryor
Etta A. Beard
Wilbur E. Summers
Vernon F. Summers
Myersville
Beulah
Palmer
Millard Summers
Margaret Alger
Belva Summers
Hilerton
Bittle Funeral Home
Freeman Marklay
St. Paul' sLartheran Cemetery
Mary C. Snyder
The
Osteopathic Hospital
Philadelphia
Varry V
Kila M. Snyder
Airster
Mina Mahel Snryder
Breather
Chester R. Snyder
Norristown
Denna
David Bowen
50Th
Catherine Streets
Rose Hill Cemetery
Edward P. Heinze
New Vaccine Invents Immunity in Chicks
Researchers at Mabain Polytechnic Institute developed a vaccine against cecal coccidiasis in three day old chicks. Dr. S A Redecar led the poultry pathology project. In 28 days vaccinated chicks show complete immunity to the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Weady
Mabaiin Polytechnic Institute
Tscientists
S.A. Redecar
Clothesline Poles and Lines for Sale in Maryland
Sturdy green steel clothesline poles stand 9 ft high with cross arms. Four lines included. Priced at F475 each. Contact Mary land Piprog Mepal at 004 We Chired St or call 5000 for details.
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Aeontho
Maryland
Prayer for T S DAY
Prayer notes decisions facing students in colleges and high schools. It asks blessings for seniors and for wisdom in choosing further study. The piece seeks help from a Master Teacher and cites James R. McCain of Decatur Georgia as moderator of a Presbyterian church.
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Anion
James R. McCain
Decatur, Ga
Presbyterian Church
VU. S
Obituaries and Funeral Notices from Hagerstown Area
Five obituaries recall Maude Hixson Wright of Scottdale and Susan Reid Miller of Marlowe, both dying after illness. Frances Freeman of Hagerstown and Thomas Smith of Moyersville also pass, with services planned at local churches and funeral homes. Mary Snyder of Philadelphia, a former teacher, is honored in Rose Hill Cemetery tributes.
Rev R K Dixon Named Pastor at Calvary Brethren Church
The Rev Richard K Dixon was unanimously called as full time pastor of Calvary Brethren Church Bryan Place and Avon Road. He has taught at Shepherdstown High School and served in the Army European Theater. Installation is set for Wednesday June 11 with Ralph Boyer and his son leading services and a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Dixon
Calvary Brethren Church
Bryan Place
Avon Road
Dixon
Flagerstown
A. M. Dixon
Hagerstown Junior College
Church of the Brethren
Richard Pixon
Mixon
Wheaton Academy
Hagerstown
Shepherd College
Eastern Baptist Seminary
Philadelphia
Shepherdstown High School
Alvin Alderfer
Parker Ford Church of the Brethren
Pennsylvania
West Chester
Military Notices and Enlistment Updates From Fort Knox to Korea
The notice lists servicemen and relatives connected to Hagerstown area families. Clinton O Rowland completed basic training at Fort Knox and enters Army in 1942 as a tank crewman candidate. Edwin B Abaugh promoted to Private First Class in the Marine Corps. Hubert R Smith Jr. stationed at White Sands Proving Grounds New Mexico. Sedwick R Byron confined to Army General Hospital in Tokyo Japan with injuries from a fall while serving with Fifth Air Force in Korea. Wasrue K Guessford seeks contact from friends. James B Minnich promoted to Airman First Class at Tinker AFB Oklahoma City.
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Clinton O. Rowland Wigon
Clinton Rowland
West Wilson Boulevard
Haa
3Rd Armored Division
Fort Knox
Clinton
Army
Asa
Hubert R. Smith
Withehington State Monument Park
White Sands Proving Grounds
New Mexico
Hreckinridge
U.S
TSA
Sedwick R. Byron
Hagerstown
Army General Hospital
Tokyo
Japan
Korea
Sedwick
Fifth Air Force
Daily Mail
Air Force
Daily Mall
Joseph W. Byron
Prasten Road
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
James B. Minnich
Claude G. Minnich
East Franklin Street
Minnich
Sth
Nine Nabbed In Numbers Raid In Baltimore
Baltimore police raided a house on North Appleton Street and seized $20 000 in cash shop ping bags of numbers slips and adding machine tapes. Officials say about 300 writers and 24 pickup men worked there handling an estimated three million dollars a year. Nine individuals including Raymond Torain Eugene Logan Larry Ball Harold Brown Lee Hurt Kate Jones Leroy Taylor Russell Sorrell and John Morris were charged with operating a lottery.
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Baltimore
Appleton Street
Thomas L. McWenna
Raymond T. Torain
Eugene R. Logan
Larry N. Ball
Harold 8. Brown
Lee T. Hurt
Kate Jones
Leroy Taylor
Russell Sorrell
John Morris
Israel Moves to Force Major Currency Exchange
Jerusalem reports a government drive to skim 100 percent of bank deposits above 50 pounds and replace old notes with new currency. The plan cuts deposits by 10 percent and issues long term savings bonds at 4 percent to fund the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Israel
Joan
Hagan
Jalsa
Savings Honda
Watermelons Tee Cold We Plug Ain Also Now Tomatoer
Ady news item notes a local push involving watermelon growers with references to Tees cold efforts and the Sharpeburg Pike area near Hagan and Turner. The piece mentions a milex annth of Hagan and ongoing community actions.
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Turner
Hagan
Sharpeburg Pike
Funkstown Plans Interdenominational Vacation Bible School
The second interdenominational Vacation Bible School for Funkstown begins Monday at 4 a.m. with Bible living themes from the National Council of Churches. Courses cover creation stories for ages three and four, Gods Family and How to Live In, Stewardship of Time and Talents, and answering young people’s questions, led by local pastors and teachers. Sessions alternate between St. Paul’s Lutheran auditorium and Funkstown School, with preschool classes in the Lutheran Sunday School.
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Funkstown
Juieth
National Council of Churches
Pearl [Tyre
Hea Showe
Coil
C. E. Rohn
R. M. Miller
Karl Folmer
St. Paul's Lutheran Sunday School
Lutheran Sunday School
Learn to Dance and Social Dance Lessons Ad
Private lessons by appointment and social dancing held by Alxa Riba and Tango. Addresses and contact details include Mary Strasser at 280 Fred. Mh. 2645.6. Local liquor store ad promotes beer specials and lists Gunther's Gallagher's Liquor Store at 22 North Lociust Street.
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National
Bo — Reading
German Valley Forge
Gunther's Gallagher's Liquor Store
North
Lociust Street
App't
Mary Strasser
No Shortage Seen In Fruit Pickers
County farmers expect no labor shortage for peach and apple harvesting this year. U.S. Employment Service official Matthew J. White says southern migrant workers will be available when fruit ripens though Puerto Rican workers may not return. Some growers already prepare housing for migrants and arrange transport to Maryland.
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Matthew J. White
U. S. Hinggloys Meat Service Office
White
Phe Farmers' Cooperative of
New Jersey
Washington
Maryland
Mutcl
Feva
Second Funeral Plans Third For 76-Year-Old Entertainer
Jim Germichary, 76, staged a second funeral and announced plans for a third annual service on the first Sunday in June next year. The former store keeper said the first service cost $14,000 and he recorded it for use after death. He estimated a $75,000 estate and joked about marrying a fan who has written him letters.
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Hurlington
Jim Germichary
Myselp
Gernhart
Newspaper Boys Aged 12 to 16 Must Obtain License
All Hagerstown newspaper carriers aged 12 to 16 must report to the Herald-Mail Company on Thursday June 12 at 10 a m to obtain a license issued by John F Nimick from Maryland Department of Labor and Industry. The license is required for minors in cities over 20 000 population to sell newspapers and periodicals. No charge for the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Herald-Mail Company
John F. Nimick
Department of Labor and Industry
Maryland
Ely
Rense
Local Man Reported Wounded in Korea Conflict
A local man is listed among wounded in the Korean War fighting. Pvt. Wilbur Gardner Snyder Sr is named with next of kin Mr and Mrs Wilbur G Snyder Sr of 601 North Prospect Street.
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Korea
Wilbur Gardner Snyder
Wilbur G. Snyder
North Prospect Street
Scottish Rite Masons Form New Consistory Chapter
Scottish Rite Masons established a new Western Maryland Consistory chapter in Frederick on Saturday June 7. Two men formed the initial class with J Russell Williams named commander in chief of the Consistory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Tall
Frederick
Maryland
J. Russell Williams
Keedysville Newsboy Gerald Havana Sets Graduation Milestone
Residents recall six years of daily service by newspaperboy Gerald Havana on his Keedysville route. He grew from a 12 year old delivering Patty Mails to an 18 year old graduate of high school. He plans college as love and community support shape his future. Continued on Page 2.
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Corthie
St. Maney
Cielito
Ehisaen
van Clark
I BS
Mat Teatistich Ae St
Marty
A.t Bonat
Waerstown High
Gerald Uno
Dolly Mail
Bia Olives
Keedysvilele
Daily Mail
Keedysville
Gerald
Havana
Sittre
Rete
Hint
Sneal Boy Scout
Chared
Terry
Bia
Jess
Many To Attend C. E. Convention
A large county delegation will attend the Mare land Christian Endeavor Union anniversary convention at Western Maryvlarl College. The event opens at 2 PM Friday with Rev. Clyde W. Meadows as speaker. Saturday features the endering and conference periods with Carvel M. Wright as guest. Dr. Roy L. Phillips will deliver the closing address Saturday. Sunday focuses on religious services with morning and afternoon worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mareland Christian Endeavor Union
Western Maryvlarl Colleene
Pridas
Veanciniine Throweh Sanday
Clyde W. Meadows
Tawe Carvel M. Wright
Roylant Phillips
Serviera
Reservists Win Prize But Cannot Accept It
The Higerstown Reservists Infantry Regiment won first prize in the Veterans of Foreign Wars competition but cannot accept the cash award due to Army regulations. Master Sergeant J. T. Brewer stated that regular Army personnel and reservists cannot receive such monetary prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higerstown Reservists Tech Infantry
Fpoc
Prise
J. T. Brewer
Altering and Mending Service at Hoyts on Main Street
Mary and Lee offer sewing and mending for all kinds with minor repairs while you wait at Hoyts. Located at 2nd floor front, Hal Lans Poe tammae Street. Also advertised bottl ed beer 12 for $1.27 at Gunnell's Liquor Store at Franklin and Jonathan Streets.
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Mary & Lee
Hoyts
Man
Hal Lans
Poe Tammae St
Ady
Gunnell's Liquor Store
Cor
Franklin & Jonathan Sts
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Air Reserve
Catherine Heck
Stontter Printing Company
Telephone
Nat'l Bank
Bruce Zeller
Bryce H, Zrller
Lohr Produce Company
W. Antietam St
Zeller Dist. CO
Wm. B. Zeller
P.m
Enaroth
Uahimbla College
R. K. Dixon
Edwin BB. Adbaugh
TH. Alvaugh
Artington
Marine Corps
HK. Albaush
Poe Arlington
Wasnue K. Guessford
R Wayne W. Guessford
Sampson Air Force Base
Geneva
New York
Franklin Bt
Scottish Rite Masons
Studebaker
Fleigh Motor Corp. “Int
Mr. Rosenberg
KAY Jewelers
Washington St
Gerald Hammond
Eliss Todas
Enxtheer Tomerow
C. E. Convention
Ford Oan
Spickler Motor Lines
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
Qweed and Hane
J. A
Jake” Hoffman, Mar
MD., Inc
E. Wilson Blvd
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