City Insures Firemen and Awards Insurance Contract
The city retires John Smith after 43 years as a Fire Company driver under a compulsory retirement law. He will receive 80 dollars monthly. The mayor and council approve a city wide volunteer firemen insurance contract with Clarence Reedy, replacing individual company policies. A defense related review with street officials follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Smith
Damier Fire Company
Legislaure
Cornell
Noice
Maryland
W. Rallrosi
Reservoir Park
West End
Ofice
Bremen
Clarence Reedy
Meyer and Council
Work Speeded on Cumberland Airport Project
Cumberland Maryland reports that earth moving equipment at the Cumberland airport is excavating about 19 000 cubic yards daily, raising the site capacity 4 000 cubic yards above the minimum. The $2 290 900 air terminal project began April 1 and over 400 WPA workers operate three shifts to accelerate completion ahead of early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Mid
Harry D., Wilbiar, Jr
Baltimore
WPA
Boonsboro High School Holds 27th Commencement
The Boonsboro High School 27th annual graduation exercises honored forty graduates as diplomas were presented by Dr. Ralph Stanifer. Prizes awarded included Atwood prizes for boys and girls and first and second prizes in writing and declamation. A.C. Huffies served as School Board member and the program included a declamation contest, musical numbers, and the invocation and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boonsboro
Ralph Stanifer
Atwood
Alfred C.’ Hawlex
Thurman Grosanickle
Irs
Eula Hafer
Eiizabeth Benson
Tred Otto
John Beott
Natalie Stockesaler
Margeret Roulette
Gerald Quiller
Fheydare Otto
Gerald Haines
Thurtian Gross- Mickle
Charles Fleming
Thelma Churchey
Virginia
Chapman
Schoole
Benejamin O. Willis
Boonshyra
A.C
Two Are Ordered To Grottoes Camp Local Board No 2
Washington County draft notices reveal two men ordered to report to Grottoes Camp on June 26. Names listed include Gry Sehglie and David Koons Horst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Board No. 2
Washington County
Grottoce
Noncombatant Training Debate Cites Civilian Work Duty
The report notes Dre outlines non combatant training and shows most objectors perform agricultural or essential civilian labor. The discussion centers on national service and alternative duties for conscientious objectors.
Health Work Outlined For National Defense Roles
Dr Willard outlined public health efforts tied to national defense before the Hagerstown Kiwanis Club. He cited Selective Service data on young men examined nationwide and local dental health findings, stressing preemployment exams and nutrition. Carillon recitals at Mercersburg Academy announced for June 14 and June 21 with program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Willard
Hagerstown
Helf
Washington County
Virginia
MNFLA
National Defense
Hegerstown
Health Department
Fred C. Wright
Hazeratewa
Tes
Bryan Barker
Mercersburg
Academy
Nance
Nees
Dinorah
Meyerbeer
Herk
Hark the Lark
Schubert
Godard
Amani
Handel
East Side man held for murder of woman found in trunk
Joseph Picatello known as Charlie Chan, 32, confessed to killing Mrs. Rose Siegel, 23, whose body was found stuffed in a trunk in a Staten Island thicket after a quarrel at their East Side tenement. Police say the motive was a dispute and a bloodstained meat cleaver was found in his apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Picatello
New York
East Side
Charlie Chan
Rose Siegel
Staten Island
Gay Picatello
Eleyver
Alleged Loveless Confesses in Poffenberger Slaying Case
Sheriff reports Loveless confessed involvement in the October murder of Rolaigh Poffenberger after new statements from his family. A hammer with tool marks was found and will be analyzed. If indicted, Miller and Loveless face trial early July amid ongoing investigations. Ben Hur meeting and Townsend Club notice follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Loveless
Poffenberger Place
Atale
Charles F. Wagamen
Willisay Loveless
Rolaigh Poffenberger
Loysiess
Miller and Loveless
Made Scholars prize list highlights from Junior Chamber event
Thirteen pupils earned awards at a Junior Chamber of Commerce gathering in the Chester room of Hotel Alsander. Winners included Louise Pitees and others from Hagerstown and nearby schools, with prizes donated by local businesses and a window display contest. Horine chaired. Leiter spoke. Joan L. Rohrer presented prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyfzee
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Chester
Hotel
Alssender
Louise Pitees
Wayekle
Broenwar
Fon
Neleon
Horine
Odeo Leiter
Joan L. Rohrer
Rite
Catherine Sixon
Hagerstown High
Stover Hade
Woodland Way
Lois Surder
South Potomac Junior High
Dorothy Schadewoldt
Betty Jane Smith
Ridge Avenue
Betty Jane Myers
Howard Street
Donald Donat
Winter
John D. Myers
Alsatie Club
Seniler MacFaddla Sporting
Godds Co
Hagerstown Leather Company
HR. D. McKee Hardware Company
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Company
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John B. Smith
Hancock
Sherman Leighty
J. Andrew
Leighty
Miller’s Furniture Store
South Potomac Street
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
Ry Bed Store
Second National Bank
Gan
Cauffman's
East
Washington Street
R. D. McKee
Cushwa
U. S. Army
Wyoring
Lymar
Boston
Saa Felix
Canada
Aguayalis
O'Conor
Tellizn
Hagerstown Gas Co
Cyprus
Famagusta
Ssviaj
Meilink Safes
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Dr. Willard
Arme
Libyaa
Royal Navy
Alexandria
Libya
Woods
Joshua Thayer
Strearold
Elon
Dike Golf Mines
Williamantic
Syese
Poffenberger
Ben Hur
Sevior
Ben Hurs
Ward
Montgomery Ward & CO
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
Sears Roebuck & Co. S
Ncodemus
BANK
Awar
United States
Floor
Everly
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