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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
4
The statement compares historical per capita tax data, noting that in 1900 taxes averaged 3.88 dollars per person while projecting 1953 taxes at 472 dollars for every man, woman, and child in the United States.
Marlin H. Thurmond of 1112 Satem Avenue has been appointed line superintendent for Potomac Edison in Hagerstown district succeeding the late James Shryook who died April 19. A PR veteran with two years of service, Thurmond began as a radio engineer in Hagerstown and rose to assistant distribution engineer before this promotion. He will oversee air line construction and training of line personnel and is a native of Hagerstown active in church, civic, and National Guard service in World War II.
Friday marks the launch of a free chest X ray program for adults in the city. A Neray unit will be stationed at Public Squire Fridays at 11 39 a m. The Haverstowi Junes Chamber of Commerce backs the effort with co chair Richard Binfard assisting promotion. The equipment will operate for several days to screen for tuberculous cases and spur treatment.
Work on the lower half of the Sharpsburg Pike will extend into late summer due to rain delays and several holdups. Surface work from Lappans to Sharpsburg has not begun as power line adjustments slow progress by Potomac Edison and Chesapeake and Towmatin Telephone. The project is one of three major rapid improvements near Hagerstown, alongside Leitersburg and Cavetown pikes.
Last night plans were announced for a citywide short wave radio Civil Defense demonstration. The event, staged by the Hagerstown Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, runs during Civil Defense Volunteer Week and opens Monday. Director King's staff will establish a Public Square headquarters. S. B. Abraham announced a sample emergency ambulance will be on display near the Squire to show how delivery trucks can be adapted for civil defense needs.
About 1100 residents received nearly $40,000 in welfare aid during May, with old age assistance remaining the largest category. Welfare programs for Civil Defense Week were outlined, including a public show set for June 21 and a temporary shortwave radio setup in Public Square.
Rev. John Haines of St. Mathews Oakland will preach at the Hancock gathering. St Mary’s Chala will serve lunch. Rev Rex Wikes of St Peter’s Halthaere is set to speak in the afternoon. A note mentions a billion dollars in thousand dollar bills proposed to be stacked nearly 110 feet higher than the Washington Monument.
A fragment notes refunds and charges: $44.92 for the $9 children and relatives refunded $272. 24.
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