Scrap Rubber Drive Reaches Washington County Totals
A county check showed about 50 tons of scrap rubber collected by city and county filling stations in the nationwide drive. Washington county led Maryland with nearly half of the 120 tons state total, as scrap dealers and officials urge households to search premises and turn in all rubber items for war relief funding. The campaign runs through June 30 with payments of a cent per pound, though many items are donated.
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F. A. Wrelty
Petroleum Committee
Washington County
Mr. Welty
Henry C. Triesler
Maryland
Rubber Drive Seeks Tripling of Collected Tire Waste
Community campaign aims to triple the amount of rubber already gathered for recycling. Organizers urge volunteers to expand pickup efforts, partner with local groups, and push roadside collection events across the district to boost the total before the deadline.
Synod Sessions To Open On Monday In Frederick
The 17th annual Baltimore Synod and Synodical of the Presbyterian Church will convene at Hood College starting Monday and run through the week. Members from Baltimore, Newcastle and Washington Presbyteries will enroll, with a sermon by retiring moderator Rev. B. Glenn Switzer of Bel Air to open the meetings.
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Frederick
Baltimore
Synodical
The
Presbyterian Church
Hood College
Newcastle
Washington
Women's Missionary Societies
B. Glenn Switzer
Bel Air
Navy School Brings Test of a Rebel Sailor
A young man named Bill clashes with Navy Academy rules as rival Paul Herbert helps Doris Henley push him toward Annapolis. Bill’s enlistment is shelved to wed Doris, Paul succeeds, and Bill becomes the Academy’s problem child before a dramatic act of bravery earns respect and reveals his Navy heart.
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Doris Henley
Jean Parker
Paul Herbert
Larry Parks
Bill
Jong
Doris
Annapolis
Paul
Academy
Navy
Naval Academy
Hello Annapolis at Henry's Theatre Today
Henry's Theatre presents Hello Annapolis a grand comedy of the Naval Academy era featuring Tom Brown and Jean Parker. The story follows Bill Arden a wealthy clever character in a lighthearted local film showpiece set in Annapolis with supporting roles by Larry Parks.
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Annapolis
Tom Brown
Jean Parker
Larry Parks
Henry’s
Naval Academy
Bill Arden
Umbrella Bird Named for Mushroom Crest
The umbrella bird of tropical America derives its name from a distinctive mushroom-shaped crest of feathers atop its head, which it can raise at will.
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Tropical
America
Two Killed Here in May Maryland Fatalities Rise
Washington county added two of Maryland 38 highway deaths in May with five injuries, while Baltimore City logged 1916 accidents with seven deaths and 456 injuries. Rural areas suffered 263 crashes causing 21 fatalities and 167 injuries as officials urge speeds under 40 mph to conserve resources during wartime.
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Washington County
Maryland
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Hagerstown
Baltimore City
Roosevelt
O’conor
Mayor Opposes Hospital Plan
LONACONING Md June 19 Rep Katharine E Byron said she persuaded the Federal Government to turn over a Community House to the State for a hospital but Mayor John H Evans said no The building was built by the National Youth Administration and the mayor insisted the town owns the deed and has invested in it He warned that the building would not be used for a hospital
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Lonaconing
Katharine E. Byron
Sixth Congressional District
John H. Evans
National Youth Administration
Byron
O’conor
Lonaconing council urged to build hospital health center
Sidney R. Katz of the Industrial Union Council urged that Lonaconing need for a hospital be addressed. He stated six town council members oppose turning the site into a hospital, asserting they will not pursue such a project.
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Sidney R. Katz
The
Maryland and District
Columbia Industrial Union Council
Lonaconing
Belgium Population Density Fact
Belgium, the most densely populated country in Europe, averages 712 people per square mile.
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Belgium
Europe
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