CRS Drive Lags Behind Last Year’s Fund Drive
The Community Rescue Service reports only 35,600 collected toward a 12,270 quota for the coming year. Persistent bad weather and frequent rain have slowed street canvassing and donations to its volunteer ambulance service. The drive continues to meet a bare bone budget covering annual operations and equipment replacement. Chief Carl J. Myers notes the service runs 24 hours daily, 365 days a year despite volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Myers
Community Rescue Service
State Park Entrance Fee End Sought
Frederick AP report notes a Legislative Council committee voices shift to end entrance fees at State parks. Chair William M. Houck cites motorists paying $1 and other charges, while Maryland’s western park acreage dominates. Committee plans Hagerstown meeting June 29 with members from Garrett Allegany Washington Frederick and Montgomery counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Legislative Council
William M. Houck
Sept
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Maryland
Hounk
Hagerstown
Sens, Bernard , Gonder
Garrett
Charles M. Lee
Allegany
Nels
Charles W. Coss
Washington
C. Clifton Viris
J. Grahame Walker
Montgomery
Scout Troop Four Faces Severe Storm on Appalachian Trek
Scout Troop Four of St Pauls Methodist Church led by Dr. Frank E Brumback huddled through a ferocious storm along the Appalachian Trail from Boonsboro to Weverton. Nearly three inches of rain and vivid lightning tested the group as adults and about fifteen scouts endured a rain soaked night with no nearby telephone service. The party was set to rendezvous at Weverton the following day, weather permitting, and continue their trek back to civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Frank E. Brumback
Tikting
Boonshora
Weverton
Boonsboro
Rummage Sale at Markethouse and Legion Dance Tonight
A rummage sale is set for Tuesday June 21 at the Markethouse starting 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit C.W.R-H Ady. A Saturday night dance by the Dixie Ramblers at the Clear Spring American Legion is announced for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markethouse
C.w.r-H. Ady
Clear Spring American Legion
Dixie Ramblers
Ady
Two Larceny Cases Probed By Police
Police investigate two larceny cases as obituaries note local deaths. John K Wheeler, Frances Louise Pallading linked to recent thefts. pager details indicate residence changes and access via basement.
Moser Nominated for NEA Post at National Meeting
Mise Jean R. Moser, former city resident and Baltimore County high school supervisor, is nominated for the NEA executive committee. E. Guy Jewell, Montgomery County principal, will be her campaign manager for the June 26 to July 1 Los Angeles gathering. She is a former Maryland State Teachers Assn president and current executive board member attending as a state delegate with Baltimore County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Jean R. Moser
Baltimore County
National Education Assn
Los Angeles
Calif
E. Guy Jewell
Montgomery County
Miss Moser
Maryland State Teachers’ Asso
California
Moser Faveht
South Hagerstown High School
Barn Burned After Lightning Strike Near Myersville
A dairy barn on Lloyd Hicbaet’s farm near Myersville burned to the ground last night after a lightning strike. The blaze destroyed a 14-stall log barn with equipment including a combine, feed chopper, sprayer, and tanks. Insurance covered the loss. no cattle were in the barn and the Michaels were away when they saw the reflection of the fire. Police are investigating a series of break-ins in the area, though the only loot recovered was a coin bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hicbaet
Myersville
Gland
Herold George
Ridge Ave
Lovering
Spieler
Michaels
Dickinson Grad Robert Wachter Receives Dickinson Degree
Robert C Wachter son of Mr and Mrs W C Wachter 750 Fountain Head Rd earned a B S degree from Dickinson College He joined the I ROTC program and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve He will reside in Wilmington Del with his wife and daughter Robin Lynn Mrs Wachter is Norma Colvin of this city
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Frank &. Helmuth
Frank E. Helmuth
Hqimbersburg Rt
Wayersboro
Helmuth
Franklin County
William and
Catherine (Stoner) Helmuth
Fagies Club
Waynesboro
Hazel
Talhelm) Helmuth
Robert H
Albany
Dorothy Minter
Nashville
Tenn. John
Chambersburg
Glenn Wingert
Shady Grove
Charles Hartman
Paul Diehl
Clark Diehl
John Myers
Pleasant Hall
Harold Miller
Charles
Robert van Pleasant Hall
Zimmerman
Greencastle
Luther G. Heist, Jr
Browns Mill Cemetery
Robert C. Wachter
W. C. Wachter
Fountain Head Rd
Dickinson College
IROTC
Army Reserve
Wilmington
Del
Iesides
Delvin Terrace
Five Attend Teacher Confab on West Coast in LA
Maryland State Teachers Association sends five delegates to the National Education Association convention in Los Angeles June 36 July 1. Delegates include Reginald S. Bailey Gladys V. Taylor and Harry Poole from Washington. Local delegates Virginia Richard and Marguerite R. Sodergren join from Washington County. The group will represent Maryland at the NEA representative assembly with exhibits screenings and discussions on teaching profession topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland State Teachers’ Assn
National Education Assn
Los Angeles
NEA
Reginald S. Bailey
Coffman, Ave
Gladys V. Taylor
Virginia Ave
Harry Poole
Summit Ave
Washington’ School
MSTA
Washington County Teachers
Assn
Virginia Richard
W. Franklin Sr
Marguerite R. Sodergren
Kreh Wins 1500 Fellowship at University of Richmond
Donald W. Kreh son of Mr and Mrs Donald L Kreh of 75 Redwood Dr was awarded a 1500 Puryear Fellowship for 1960 61 at the University of Richmond announced by B C Holtzclaw chair of the scholarship committee. Kreh a 1955 Hagerstown High graduate earned a B S in chemistry from Richmond in 1959 and did graduate study there last year. This summer he will conduct medical research at Richmond laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Kreh
Donald L. Kreh
Redwood Dr
University of Richmond
B. C. Holtzclaw
Mr. Krett
Hagerstown High
University
Krett
University W Richmond Laboratories
Local Driver's License Revoked and Reissued
The Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the driving privileges of Lloyd D. Sales, 49 Madison Ave, this city. It also announced the re-issue of a driver license to Ralph Wayne Houser, 705 Forrest Drive, this city. HARD SHELL CRABS Soft Shells Steamed Clams PARK CIRCLE TAVERN dv
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Lloyd D. Sales
Madison Avé
Ralph Wayne Houser
Forrest Drive
Park Circle
State Line festival opens with free parking and band
The State Line festival at State Line Community Park features free parking and a playground for kids. Entertainment by the Mercersburg American Legion Band. Sponsored by the State Line Raritan Club. Cady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Line
Mercersburg American Legion
State Line Raritan Club
Cady
Dog Tag Licenses Go On Sale Across Washington County
More than 10 000 dogs in Washington County must be licensed starting July 1 with sales beginning June 20. Revenue funds dog damage to livestock. County officials urge full tagging this year and list numerous local and outlying sale points and agents in Hagerstown and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Hagerstown
Walter R. Baker
Summit Ave
Harry L. Corderman
Washington St
Delphey
E. Franklin St
H. W. Domer
Georgia Ave
William Dwyer
City Hall
Irving Einbinder
John McKinsey
Fred N. Morrison
P.C.A
Maugansville
Emmett S. Dagenhbart
Gapland
Thomas Davies
Highfield
Leslie H. Gehr
Clear Spring
Roy E. Godlove
Security
H. F. Grm
Dataan
Guy W. Griffith
Sharpsburg
Owen Lambert
Fairplay
T. Largent
Big Pool
E. Roy Line and Son
Keedysville
William O. Lum
Boonsboro
John W. Long
Elmer G. Miller
Jacob H. Mills
Williamsport
Jona Stottemeyer
Hancock
Homer Shetrompf
E. A. Springer
Pep Mar
Herman C. Stouffer
Chewsville
Raymond Wasson
Smithsburg
George W. Wolf
Carl J. Woylick
Lakin Ave
Lyndon Zecher
Prep for Winter Coal and Fuel Gig at Summer Prices
Chewsville Cooperative Assn offers winter coal and fuel at summer rates. Contact RE 3-2131 for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewsville
Chewsville Lions Club Festival This Saturday
The Chewsville Lions Club hosts a festival in Chewsville with country ham sandwiches music by Jimmy Ma and games at Station WCHG scheduled for Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatu
Jimmy Ma "Hue
WCHG
Chewsville
Eagles And Auxiliary Pass Resolutions at Maryland District Meeting
The Maryland District of Collare Eagles and Auxiliary announce officers for state district and regional positions at Hagerstown. Contested trustees number six with five to be chosen. nominees include George C. Tracy and others from Aeries in Hagerstown Brunswick Washington Baltimore and Frederick. Installation of officers is set for tomorrow at the local Aerie Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Collare
Milton A. Harris
Freder- Umbia
John H. Sms
Creeerpal Order of Eagles
Thejaptown Aerie
Lewis J
Johnson
Cumberland Aerte No
The
Eagles
Hagerstown
State District
Ing
Leon Ringler
Washington Aetie
Lewis J. Johnson
Cumberlild
Maryland-D. C
National Organization
Radio Free Europe
Truth Libraries
Crusade For Freedom
CARE
Tor
Maryland District of Columbia
First Of New Apples Soon
The first new apples, Transpar ents, will debut next week with Keller Lewis of the Smithsburg area predicting a bumper apple crop. He plans to have the Transparents at City Market next Saturday, noting fine quality amid ongoing strawberry and cherry harvest. Local prices show strawberries 35 to 69 cents per quart, black raspberries 50 cents, Blackheart cherries 25 cents, and Bing cherries 58 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transparents
Harvest
Keller Lewis
Smithsburg
Lewis
Driver Fined Totals 175 On Two Counts in Md Case
Bruce W. Thompson of Oxen Hill Md was fined 175 and costs on two charges following a rear collision with Watson Vandercrift of Severn Md at Franklin and Mulberry Streets. One count for following too closely and one for driving while intoxicated. Thompson appealed the DUI verdict. bond set at 1000. Gary W. Carter of Waynesboro Route 3 was fined 100 and costs for driving on an out of state license while Maryland privileges suspended.
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Bruce W. Thompson
Oxen Hill
Robert Funk
Watson C. Vandercrift
Severn
Franklin and
Muberry Sts
Irving M. Einbinder
Thompson
Gary W. Carter
Waynesboro
Maryland
R. G. Detwiler, Jr
Carter
Marsland
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CRS
Big Storm
Alva Luther Huta
Alva Luther Hutzel
First St
Feary
Broad Run
Frederick County
Daniel E
Emma (McBride) Hutzel
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Leon Slatbaugh
Hagers
Roscoe Smith
Martinsburg
Ralph D
Wilmer C
jRoscoe
Pinesburg
Austhin W
East Funeral Home
Munday
George E. Whetstone
Rose Hill Cemetery
East Funeral
Boonaboro
John K. Wheeler
Frances Louise Pallading
Washington _ County Hospital
Gailwas
Edward Godlove
Gay St
Charmaine
Dad
Mrs. Godlove
Christins
Cindy
Jean Moser
NEA Post
Michael
Eetersville
Dickinson Grad
West Coast
Donald Kreh
Robert W. South
Dorothy M. South
Barly and Childron
Nwo
Hagerstown Gas Company
Fleigh -Motors
Oak Hill Ave
Home Economics
Cailor
Roper
Sale Pce
Hagersts
N Gas Company
Adv
Steffy & A Lig
Conococheague Park
Harry
Washington Street
Central Motors
South Potomac Street
South Potomac St
Dodge Sales and Service
Potomac St
Auxiliary
Dunn
Sherwin Wiliams
Glidden
Bettex Homes, Inc
Frank, St. Dal RE
Greenmount Avenue
Cavetown Pike
Turner
Potomac Heights N. End
Maryland General Insurance Agency
Potomac SL
Fridinger
Ritchie Co., Inc
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