Mission Head to Study Alcoholism at Yale Summer School
Jamey M. Resh, superintendent of the Hagerstown Rescue Mission, won a State Health Department scholarship to the Yale University Summer School of Alcoholic Studies. The four week course begins July 1, with Resh leaving Hagerstown June 29. The program covers scientific approaches to alcoholism, with discussions, workshops, and field trips to treatment facilities. About 200 social workers, physicians, teachers, and psychiatrists are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamey M. Resh
Hagerstown
Scholarship Given Girl Miss Shadrach Wins Senate Scholarship
Miss Roberta Jean Shadrach daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert F L Shadrach of 2225 Virginia Avenue has been awarded the Senatorial Scholarship to Western Maryland College for four years. Presented by State Senator Charles L Downey the scholarship covers tuition room and board. Shadrach a member of the first graduating class of South Hagerstown High School plans to major in English or journalism and become a high school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Jean Shadrach
Robert FL. Shadrach
Virginia ‘Avenue
Western
Maryland College
Charles L. Downey
Wash
Inngton County
Shadrach
South South Hagerstown High School
Fimmanuel E. UV. B
South Righ
South High
Western Maryland
Wilson Blvd
Dial
Obituaries: Elva Barr and Clarence Fouche Rites Held
Obituary notices report funeral services for Elva Barr of Leitersburg and Baltimore performed at Waynesboro First Christian Church and Green Hill Cemetery. Also listed is Clarence M Fouche of 624 West Franklin Street who died at 74. survivors include wife Jennie Mae, children and grandchildren. services at Kraiss Funeral Home with burial at Robe Hill.
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J. Lester Barr
Waynesboro
Baltimore
J. Walter
Preston W
Clarence Marshall Fouche
West Franklin Streat
Washington County Hospital
Harmony Grove
Frederick County
Temple
Ellen (Handley) Fouche
Maryland
St Mark’s Lutheran Church
Jennie Mae
Bovis
Fouche
Frederick F
Montgomery
Ala
Luther R
Frederick
Lester
William
Hagerstown
Geraldine Kreger
Trenton
Mich
Clara
Simon
Mire
Mildred Miller
Phidelphia
Ila
Cross
Altie Fouche
Perryville
Gerat
Kralss Pumieral
Edward P. Heinze
Robe Hill
Betty Rebecca Baker
Betty Jane House
Nelson
Baker
Weat
Franklin Street
Mary C. Howse
Voice of Healing Church
Sunshine
Kraiss
Vernon W. Miles
Rose Hill Cemetery
Menacing Aspect Of Historical Exhibit
Dr. W H Shealy studies an American Indian exhibit at City Park Mansion House with Edwin F Darner and Irvine H Rutledge present. The display features arrowheads spear heads banner stones and tomahawks from the Cumberland and Ohio Valleys. The scene captures a moment of wary interest as a wooden effigy figure is part of the exhibit on Sunday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shealy
Washington County Historical Society
City Park Mansion House
Shealy
Edwin F. Darner
Society
Irvine H. Rutledge
Rutledge
Cumberland
Ohio Valleys
Mansion House
Outstanding Man of the Week Honored at Whitfield County
Blaine T Hemphill, 19, fireman and son of Mrs KF Hemphill of Hagerstown, was named Outstanding Man of the Week aboard Whitfield County at the U S Naval Receiving Station San Diego Cal. The selection was by a panel of ship officers based on appearance quality of work and a Can Do attitude. He will receive additional liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine T. Hemphill
KF. Hemphill
Elm Street
Hagerstown
Whitfield’s County
Whitfield County
U.S. Naval Receiving Station
San Diego
Calif
Blaine ‘Wasade
Blaine
Bainbridge
Wallace D. High
USN
North Prospect Street
Algol
Portland
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Jack B. Kimmel
Mir
Irs
Charles M. Kimmel
Virginia Avenue
Union
California
United States
Ambibious Forge
Potomac Beauty Salon
Potomac St. Ph
Adv
Two Couples Convicted Of Drunkenness And Disorderly Conduct
Two married couples were convicted before Magistrate William P. Kreykenbohm Earl Mong 50 and Edith Mong 37 of 300 block Liberty Street The pair were given a choice of 11 45 dollars or five days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct Sherman Kendall 48 of 300 block Liberty Street was convicted of being drunk on the Market House lot and his wife Irene was convicted of being disorderly on the Market House lot Each was fined 11 45 dollars
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William P. Kreykenbohm
Earl Mong
Edith Mong
Liberty Street
Copperhead venom injures Thurmont man in feeding accident
Wilson Franklin, 46, of Thurmont, was near Emmitsburg earlier this week repairing a valve when he encountered two copperhead snakes. While others restrained the snakes, Franklin struck them with a pick, breaking venom sacs and squirting venom into his eyes. An eye specialist treated him, and doctors expect his sight to recover.
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Wilson Franklin
Thurmont
Franklin
Miami boy treated after bicycle collision at park
A 10 year old boy from Miami was treated at a hospital for injuries after his bicycle rammed into a parked car at Braddock Heights Park Md while attempting to flip a page in a comic book. The incident was reported to police. The Optimist Club sponsors a dance with Ralph Marterie and His Orchestra at Colonial Music Shop in Hagerstown and Frederick with tickets priced at $2.50 per person tax included.
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Miami Breach
Fla
Marshall Frey
Thoy
Braddock Heights Park
Optimist
Club of the Way
Braddock Heights
Ralph Marterie
Gallapher's Cat Rate Liquor Store Ad
Local ad lists Thro-aways six for $1.06 and regular cold beer at $1.00. Corner of E Wash and Locust Ferry displayed.
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Gallapher’s
Cor. E
Cold BE
Hull's Corner
East Wilson Blvd
Copperhead Threat Found In Living Room Near Sharpsburg
The William xeibls of near Sharpsburg captured a young copperhead in their living room yesterday. Neighbor Joan Parker brought the live snake to the Daily Mail news rooms this morning. The serpent repeatedly strikes at the hand holding its jar. The Kells fear for their three young children and possible others nearby.
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William Xeibls
Sharpsburg
Joan Parker
Daily Mail
Joan
Kells
Mall
Ex-Premier Chang Suggests Unattractive Wife for Longevity
Former leader Chang Chun told Rotary Club that an unattractive wife is the best safeguard against overindulgence and aging, claiming longevity depends on restraint. Mrs. Chang did not comment. Also ad clutter lists window fans and a local hardware offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chang Chun
Chang
Rotary Club
Chiang Kai-shek
Widows warned to file for increased VA compensation
Widows of about 14 000 veterans face loss of higher payments unless they apply within two weeks. VA official W L Limburg in Baltimore said 104 000 widows eligible nationwide have been notified and that payments will be backdated to January 1 only if applications are filed by July 1. Immediate contact with nearest VA office is advised for details. Frank T Trewinski of the Hagerstown VA office provided information.
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W. L. Limburg
Veterans Administration
Baltimore
Limburg
Frank T. Trewinski
Higerstown
The
City Hall
New High School Graduates Due To Find College Berths Scarce
Maryland and District of Columbia colleges expand with dorms to house six area universities while demand outpaces supply. Officials project a national surge in enrollments as WWII baby boomers reach college age, with estimates of 3.5 million undergraduates by 1960 and 5 million by 1970. Continued growth strains housing and campus capacity.
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William B. Harwood
Baltimore
Maryland
District of Columbia
Tico
U.S
Circus Coming In December To Martinsburg Rotary Headed By Sperow
A two day circus visit is planned in Hagerstown with manager Wilson Porterfield Sperow guiding Martinsburg Rotary Club activities. Sponsors include Fraternal Order of Police and Woodland Way Junior Fire Company benefiting local civic groups. The Paramountyer American Circus will perform December 6 and 7 at the Art Chamber or Academy Theatre. Local groups such as Little League and Welfare Fund will benefit from ticket sales.
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Hagerstown
Wilson Porterfield Sperow
Boonshoro
Sperow
Teachday
Martinsburg
Art Chamber
Eakle
Virginia Ave
Reception Planned For Dr. Hamm at St John’s Lutheran
The congregation of St John’s Lutheran Church will host a farewell reception for Rev Dr Boyd Hamm and his family on the eve of his departure for a new pastorate in South Carolina. The event begins at 6 p.m. in the Sunday School auditorium. The Hamm family will leave for a month’s vacation Monday and assume duties in Leepville on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s' ‘Lutheran Church
Boyd Hamm
South Caroling
Hamm
Leepville
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Tagg's TV
Beaver Creek
K. D
Anthony's
Aris Bidg
Roberta Shadrach
Elizabeth
Easton) Sauders
Charles
Souder
Hancock
Catherine Unger
Medway Road
Andrew J
Anna
Easton
St. Peter's Catholic
Church
Irene Waugh
Kaybee
Washington Street
Peoples National Bank Hancock
Holzapfel
Frederick Street
Norman C. Klipp
Jefferson Boulevard
Stanley Moore
Ethel Snyder
Beaver Creek Church Road
Frank W. Mish,Jr
Leroy T. Vernon
Falling Waters
W. Va
Puget Sound
Alaska
James Mercer. Vernon
Salisbury Street
Williamsport
Did
N. Jonathan Street
Maugansville, Md
B. L
Copperhead
Hunter
Dender Bros
Gummit Ave
Montmorency
Cherries Newman's
Smithsburg
Dial VA
Ady
Philco
Wolf and Son
West Franklin Street
Baer Brothers, Inc
West
Cushwa
Washington County National Savings Bank
Willarraport, Md
Wilson P. Sperow
Rotary
Phileas
Dentler Bros
Summit Ave
Startzman's
Branda
Virginia Ave. Cor
Church & Prospect Ae Adr
Dr. L.B. Hamm
Park Circle Tavern
Hill
Hill’s Toy & Novelty Store
Potomac Street
Alam
Mulberry Street
Maxwell House
Civil Service Examination
City
Signal Dept
JL Oliver
Permanel Diva
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