Clearspring High School Graduates 25 Receive Diplomas
At the Clearspring High School commencement 25 seniors were awarded diplomas in the school auditorium. Valedictorian Louise Fiery, salutatorian Goldie Baker, and orator Milton Dennis spoke on finances, habits, and building a life foundation. Alumni prizes went to Fiery and Richard Clopper. Six certificates for commercial students were issued, and Paul Lesher received a Maryland Automobile Club certificate. The invocation and benediction were offered by Rev. W. K. Diehl. Superintendent Byron J. Grimes presented the diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearspring High School
Louise Fiery
Goldie Baker
Milton Dennis
Nora .MacDonald Snyder
Miss Fiery
Richard Clopper
W. W. Peterman
Maryland Automobile Club
Paul Lesher
W. K. Diehl
Byron J. Grimes
Baker
Mr. Dennis
Empire State Building
New York
Duncan sisters in court over owed divorce settlement
Vivian Duncan formerly married to Nils Asther alleges in an affidavit that he owes her 10,000 dollars of a 15,000 dollar property settlement from their divorce. She asserts installments stopped after reaching five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Duncan Sisters
Vivian
Topsy
Eva
Nils Asther
Girls Camp Moves to Pearre Camp Area
Through arrangements with the Washington County Boy Scout Council the Girls Y M C A camp will be held this year at the Boy Scouts camp near Pearre Maryland above Hancock. The camp opens June 17 for two weeks with Miss Mary Shuster in charge and E Steele overseeing. The Big Pool site is excluded due to health concerns. swimming will be emphasized with organized games. Reservations advised at the local Y M C A for information and signup.
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Washington County Boy Scout Council
Boy Scouts
Pearre
Hancock
Big Pool
Board of Health
Scout Council
Mary Shuster
E. Steele
Woodmont
Rod and Gun Club
Rex Gaver Elected Officer of Ass'n
Hagerstown men were re elected as officers of the Maryland State Letter Carriers Association at the annual convention in Salisbury. Cumberland was chosen as the 1936 convention city. Local officers include Rex D. Gaver as vice president and Floyd H. Hightman as secretary. Edward J. Gainor, president of the national association, urged shorter hours without wage cuts to stave off a national low mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
Salisbury
Cumberland
Rex D. Gaver
Floyd H. Hightman
Edward J. Gainor
National Association
Government raises 1935 wheat crop forecast to 670 million
Washington report notes timely May rains lifted the Agriculture Department forecast on June 1 to 670 million bushels for the total wheat crop. Winter wheat prospects are set at 441,494,000 bushels, reflecting a May increase of 9,957,000 bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
The Needlework Corner Handknit with Couturier Skill
A brief feature on refined handknit techniques blending couture flair with practical garment making. The column notes meticulous stitches, textured fabrics, and creative patterns for home sewers and hobbyists.
Chic handknit dress pattern from The Daily Mail
The item promotes a chic handknit dress with a high skirtline belt back bat-wing sleeves and intricate neck detail. Instructions offered by sending 10 cents to the Knit Pattern Dept The Daily Mail 160 Fifth Ave New York City for complete guidance.
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The
Daily Mail
Fifth Ave
New York City
Art Work Exhibited At Surrey School Displays
Surrey School students showcased art from first through sixth grade in themed rooms. Highlights include crayon drawings of fur bearing animals, Dutch and Swiss designs, travel books, and an operetta Peer Gynt performed by all grades. A Ridge Avenue School exhibit was planned for this afternoon.
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Surrey
Switzerland
Howard Street
Howard Street School
Zentmyer
Carroll Kline
Jesse Wyant
Hazel Stouffer
Jane Riley
Jan
Richard Poffenberger
Mountain King
Anitra
Norway
Ridge Avenue
Oklahoma Woman Chosen President
Detroit dispatch reports Mrs. Rob ert Campbell Lawson of Tulsa Oklahoma elected president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs at its triennial convention defeating Dr Josephine L Pierce of Lima Ohio by 846 to 538. The change marks a three year term. Other officers named include Sadie Orr Dunbar as first vice president and Walter W Seymour as second vice president. A runoff was ordered for recording secretary. La Fell Dickinson of New Hampshire elected treasurer.
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Detroit
Robert Campbell Lawson
Tulsa
Okla
National Federation of Women’s Clubs
Josephine L. Pierce
Lima
Lawson
Grace Morrison Poole
Sadie Orr Dunbar
Oregon
Walter W. Seymour
Chicago
Albert Jones
North Dakota
Walter S. Conley
New York
Arch Trawick
Nashville
Tenn
J. L. B. Buck
Virginia
John §. Harvey
Huntington
W. Va
la Fell Dickinson
New Hampshire
Henry Ford Receives Honorary Colgate Law Degree
Hamilton N Y June 11 Henry Ford received in person an honorary Doctor of Law from Colgate University after the exercises he told reporters that business must keep up wages. If not done some businessmen will be out of business he said our system depends on paying wages so workers can buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
N. Y
Henry Ford
Colgate University
Birth Control Action Likely At A M A Convention
Atlantic City June 11 Indications that the governing body of the American Medical Association would adopt resolutions condemning state and federal bans on disseminating birth control information were plentiful at its annual convention. Six state medical associations led by New York offered resolutions for House of Delegates consideration opposing existing or proposed laws. The state resolutions argued that bans restrict inhibit and in some cases make illegal sound medical practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
American Medical Association
New York
House of Delegates
Winter Street sixth graders hold school commencement
The sixth grade of Winter Street School held its commencement on Monday at 1 30 p m in the school hall. Relatives and friends attended as the program included songs poems piano solos and a valedictory. Rev R S Daubert and Miss Katharine Healy gave remarks and merit awards were presented by Principal H L Rinehart.
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Winter Street School
Sweet Afton
Zelda Ridge
Elaine Snodderly
Wilhelmina McClain
Julia McKee
Catherine Shifflet
Abou Ben Adhem
Robert Wallace
Alice Waltz
Arlene Blair
James Hussong
America
R. S. Daubert
Evangelical Church
Katharine Healy
H. L. Rinehart
Virginia Ricamore
Maude Smith
Lloyd Miller
Willis Brewbaker
Chester Reedy
Donald Schlotterbeck
Mildred Martin
Ruth Martin
Maxine Mullenix
Ralph Reeder
Edgar Lowe
Hilda Myers
School Patrol
Lawrence Gabe
John Thomas Forney
Donald Plank
Doris Lowery
Carl Guessford
Edwin Russell
Johnny Bowman
Leila Stine
Jack Harbaugh
Bonnie Bell Powell
Harold Shatzer
Geraldine Powell
James Alder
June Davis
Betty Jane Swope
Richard Martin
Harold Harper
Doris Hahn
Charlotte Conrad
James Hyssong
Anna Gene Morgan
Hearings in Westminster revoke and suspend drivers
Dana Rudy of the State Motor Vehicles Commission held hearings in Westminster on Monday revoking one license, suspending another for 30 days, and placing two drivers on probation. After sessions ended he journeyed to Frederick and Hagerstown for additional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana Rudy
State Motor Vehicles Commissioner
Rudy
Frederick
Hagerstown
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Gibney Electric Co
W. Wash
J. Phone
Charles Gross Branewick
Marrland
By Jeanne
North Avenue School
Colored School
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Attene
Oklahoma
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Hotpoint
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