Synod Honors Local Clergy with Appointments
The Frederick Potoviae Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church listed several local clergy appointments. Rev. Frederick Dp. Hystor of Christ's E&R was named a delegate to the General Synod at Wilkesberg College, and chosen as agent at Mercersburg Academy. Rev. J Odell Zechiman of Cavetown E&R became director of children's work for the synod. Rev. Myster chaired exam and licensure committees. Pant II Byer Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Pil H Byer Sr, enrolled at Harvard Divinity School after Franklin and Marshall College. Others attending include Rev. Robert Delp, Rev. Richard Went, Scott R Wagner, Omer Kaylor Sr, William Schnebly, Rev. J Wade W Wattian, Guy K Angle, and Robert Mis.
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Robert Delp
Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church
Richard
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Fey
Robert Mis
Boonsboro
All-Out Display Of Flags In Haverstown Marked 175th Old Glory Anniversary
Downtown mer chants and residential families were urged to display the American flag today. Samuel Cohen of Morris Frock Post No 4 American Legion noted the event coincides with Old Glory’s 175th anniversary and urged readiness with water and extinguishing measures.
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Samuel Cohen
Morris Frock
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American Legion
Ditto Jr among 160 graduates at Jefferson Medical College
Edward Wilson Ditto III, son of Dr and Mrs Ditto of 215 West Washington Street, was among 160 Doctors of Medicine awarded degrees at Jefferson Medical College 128th commencement in Philadelphia. Diplomas were presented by Vice Admiral James L. Kauffman. the address was by Hiland G Hatcheller. Ditto pre med at Franklin and Marshall. intern at Allegheny General Hospital.
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Fire devastates village in Quebec. 60 buildings burn
A massive blaze in St. Urbain Quebec destroyed sixty buildings on June 12 leaving over four hundred people homeless along the St. Lawrence River. No serious casualties were reported. The text notes a change in monetary policy by Congress on July 6 with reference to LIRA.
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Quebec
Quebec Province
St. Lawrence River
Truman profits from party infighting as conventions loom
Washington dispatch notes President Truman enjoying political theater while Republicans clash over Ike. Democrats hold a later Chicago convention, offering strategic advantages. Truman aims to lead his party after the nominating fights, wary of a GOP split from preconvention tactics.
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Playground Leaders To Have Workshop This Summer
The Jocal Playground Committee approves a workshop for founders and future leaders to run 11 playgrounds for local youth starting Tuesday, June 24. Applicants are urged to contact Harold Peters at the local YAICA and interviews begin next week.
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Slagerstown
Washington County Community Chest
Rh “Beach
Del
Martinsburg Plant to Reopen Under Government Contract
Martinsburg West Virginia mill Dunn Woolen Co will resume operations next month after six months shutdown due to lack of orders. Union official Joint Edelman said a 160000 Army blanket contract from the government will keep 500 employees busy for five months. Martinsburg had been a surplus manpower area and now qualifies for special consideration on government contracts to reduce unemployment.
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Betterton on Bay linked for decades by lore
The piece notes Betterton on the Bay and Baltimore the area has a long tie dating back over 75 years. It recalls 1873 visits by Baltimore and Philadelphia residents for Chesapeake fishing fame and mentions regional ties. Denver reports Trail Ridge Road reopening for summer use as the nation’s highest continuous auto highway with segments above 12,000 feet.
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Denver
Trail Ridge
Rocky Mountain National Park
History drives town tours in Ticonderoga Adirondack village
The village of Ticonderoga in the Adirondacks is rich with sites from the Fort Ticonderoga era and revolutionary fortifications. Visitors can explore Mt. Hope Fort stockade and Mt. Defiance where a British gun once stood reflecting a long history of French British and American action.
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Mt. Defiance
Street Upgrades Planned for Greencastle Road
Greencastle officials plan to upgrade Jefferson Street to a major highway standard with a three to four lane expansion as Route 11 relocation work progresses. An initial $2,000 allocation from Franklin County will maintain current traffic load during planning, while state highway plans await start date and funding for the bridge and downtown improvements. Virginia Beach, VA.
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Franklin County
Jefferson Street
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Virginia Beach
Rustic Vacation Spots in West Virginia State Parks
A summer feature highlights 134 rustic vacation cabins across West Virginia state parks and forests with low rates and modern amenities. Rhododendron displays bloom in late June and July in the eastern mountains, while the Monongahela National Forest offers camping and outdoor recreation. Bluestone Reservoir near Hinton provides fishing and boating with one camp site and two docks. Tygart Lake near Elkins and Cheat Lake near Morgantown offer similar facilities for anglers and boaters.
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Monongahela National Forest
Bluestone Reservoir
Hinton
W. Va
New River Canyon
Tygart Lake
Elkins
Cheat Lake
Morgantown
Miss Atlantic City Hostess Selection Details
Atlantic City will choose the Miss Atlantic City hostess for the September Miss America pageant. A June 27 hall event at the Chalfonte Haddon East will reduce thirty to forty contestants to twelve finalists, then five judges select a five member court and the winner from them. The winner earns a $1000 scholarship and trophy. The event is run by local service clubs.
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Summer Vacations At Florida Resorts Draw Crowds
Minimi Beach Florida offers luxurious lodgings with bargains on summer stays. Visitors enjoy beaches, private pools, cabana colonies, and year round surfing, while hotels cut rates for the warm season. Ocean City remains another coastal option mentioned in the piece.
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Chicago
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Maryland
Miami Beach Sees Unseasonable Heat Wave And Warm Waters
July and August average 81 de grees. Heat waves with readings climbing into the high nineties are as strange to Miami Beach as snow would be in winter. The coolness of surrounding waters and the easterly tradewinds are responsible for this equable weather.
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Miami Beach
Canadian Parks Become More Accessible This Summer
Travel features note improved highways linking eastern and western Canada will let vacationers see more of national parks this summer. The Rocky and Selkirk mountain system covers 8 640 square miles with seven national parks whose boundaries follow watersheds rivers and established land lines for easy access.
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