Mystery government project spurs activity near Hagerstown
Construction gear and a stockpile of 120 foot poles arrive south of Hagerstown as contractors move in for a government project. Poles setting trucks from Greencastle join crews while officials discuss roads from the Sharpsburg Pike. Rumors of a Raven Rock relay center surface, but no official confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trighmanton-Kendys
Hile
Hagerstown
Frederick
Greencastle
State Fonds Commission
Plaza
Sharpsburg Pike
Chesapeake —and Patifieel Telephone Company
Clea
Tmikehinanton
Uncle Sain
Bakles Crossroads
Keedysville
Raven Rock Com
Mnearians Center
Thade
Hein
Doan's Pills Marketed For Kidney Relief
An ad promotes Doan's Pills claiming to ease backache loss of energy headaches and dizziness caused by kidney function decline. It touts 30 years of use and urges readers to try the product for relief from discomfort and kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey Dow
Doan
Mades Promoted to Sergeant in State Police Detachment
Corporal Charles Mades, in charge of the State Police detachment in Washington County since 1947, was promoted to sergeant in a ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Pikesville. Twelve troopers were promoted that day, with 80 total awards and commendations announced by Colonel Kner Fo Munshwer. Mades has served locally for six years after earlier assignments in Dagertown and Wannacock, joining the force in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mades
Washington County
Mades
National Hard Armory
Pikesville
Kner Fo Munshwer
Tloweyver
Frederick
TL Tiehnell
Th Ranzee
Jack Davis
Dagerstown
Wwanecock
State Police
Cumberland
Montsgoomery Comity
Jiemon
Hamilton Boulevard
Children Injured In Accidents Here
Three children sustained injuries in local incidents. Budwin Mugene Munson Jr a 6 year old at S48 West Washington Street cut his right hand on glass and required eight stitches before discharge. Jay Michael Wriebt aged 14 from Sharpsturg fractured his right upper arm after a fall from an eight foot wall and was treated and discharged. Harold Miller 11 of 624 Lineanore Avenue suffered silvered burns on his face and right arm from burning weeds and was discharged after treatment. Mrs Mile AL Bryan Route 2 Roonshora fr l while handing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budwin Mugene Munson, Jr
West Washington Street
Jay Michael Wriebt
Llarold Donald Miller
Lineanore Avenue
Mile AL Bryan
Roonshora
Changes Planned In School Zones To Ease Crowding
The Board of Education announced boundary changes to handle a projected 14 600 enrollment for 1952 53 and avoid partial year schooling. Areas with vacant rooms Chewsville Sharpsburg Howard Street Harperstown Ringgold White Oak Forest Greensburg will be adjusted to direct students to open seats. About 30 pupils from Fairview Mountain area will move from Cleagy Spring to Indian Springs after remodeling. Greenspring White Oak Forest schools will be modernized this summer and a student suffered a forearm injury but was discharged with no physician visit.
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William M. Brish
Chewsville
Sharpsburg
Howard Street
Haaperstown
Ringgold
White Oak Forest
Greensburg
Board of Education
Fairview Mountain
Indian Springs
Thurgau White Oak Forest
Smithsburg-Hagerstown Area Schools Set to Open 1952
Lighting heating and general improvements will make these schools ready for next fall. Pupils from Smithsburg and nearby Hagerstown will return for the 1952 53 year. Opening teachers meeting is September 2 with pupils reporting September 4.
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Smithsburg
Hagerstown
Local Degree Team State Champions
The 47th annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles concluded with installation of new officers. Norman F. Whitmer became state trustee and Robert W. Cleland was named state vice president. The ritualistic team from Hagerstown Aerie 694 won the state championship for best ritualistic team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Robert W. Cleland
New State
Norman F. Whitmer
Boll
Iagerstown Aerie
Flagerstown Aerie
J. W. Renner
W. S. Brown
C. R. Mask
New Homes on Devonshire Drive Lead Building Permits
Five houses on Devonshire Road top the list with a total $654,050 in building permits issued by the City Building Inspector. Ollen O. Craig plans five one and a half story frame single dwellings valued at $8,000 each. Additional permits cover factory expansion by W. H. Reisner Mfg Co, a garage conversion for EK. Young Jr., a concrete block garage for Mary J. Minnich, a two family dwelling conversion by Biltrite Homes Corp, and several smaller additions and a neon sign for Hanna General Tire Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Road
Ollen O. Craig
W. H. Reisner Mfg, Co
Prospect Street
Bethel Street
EK. Young, Jr
East Washington Street
Mra
Mary J. Minnich
East Frankin Street
Biltrite Lomes Corp
Garland E. Groh
McDowell Avenue
Daniel KF. Mulligan
Willard Street
Edward W. Covey
Forest Drive
Hanna General Tire Service, Inc
Chances Slim For Seaway Measure
Washington reports that backers of the St Lawrence Seaway and Power project may seek a Senate vote after failure to reach a deal. Opponents led by Senator Blender of Louisiana say they will block the measure with a single objection.
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Washington
Backe
St. Lawrence Esaway
Power Project
Senate
Sen. Blender
D-La
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Hoffman Chevrolet
Hoffman Chevrolet CO
Berkeley Springs, W. Va
W. Washington Street
Sen' S Corner
Cortons
Rayons
Gabardine
Ill
Adam Wats
Hood “’P.F.”’ Tennis
Blue Bell
Star Brand Shoes
Panama
Ingrams Men's Shop
N. Jonathan Street
Fordomatic
Devonshire
Warren G.harding
United States
Philco
Ringer Electric Service, Inc
Frederick St
Ford
Kord
Sharrett Motors
East
Baltimore Street
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