Kennedy pushes toward nomination with New York votes
Albany reports John F. Kennedy gains support as New York delegates tally 484 pledged toward the Democratic nomination, with Liberal party pledges possibly swinging a close contest. Lyndon Johnson trails with 221 votes. Lehman seating and leadership shifts spark drama as Wagner becomes delegation chair while Harriman is honorary chair. Obituaries note several local deaths and upcoming services in Hagerstown and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Gray
Albany
N.Y
New York
Kennedy
Senate
Lyndon B. Dobson
Texas
Michael H. Prendergast
Herbert H. Lehman
Prendergast
Lehman
Atlantic City
N.E
Se 3
Taromany Lealer
Carmine ficSapio
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Ter
W. Averell Harrimans
Nan
Orchid Fresh After 7 Months
Mr and Mrs Clark Fales Jr bought a yellow cymbidium orchid from a local florist two months before Easter and gave it to Mrs Milo Fales Sr. The orchid stayed in the refrigerator after each wearing and remains nearly as fresh as when purchased. Easter Sunday fell on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Fales, Jr
Radcliffe Ave
Milo Fales
Sunnyside Drive
Local Graduate Doctor of Laws Kaplan Receives LLD
Joseph H. H. Kaplan son of Mr and Mrs Irving E Kaplan of 102 South Prospect Street earned his doctorate of laws at the University of Chicago during the 288th convocation held on Friday June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. H. Kaplan
Irving E. Kaplan
South Prospect St
University of Chicago
Virginia increases whisky and gas taxes on July
Virginia raises whisky and wine prices by 10 percent and adds a half cent per bottle tax on beer and a one cent per gallon levy on gasoline starting July 2. A one cent per pack cigarette tax follows August 1, as the General Assembly shifts to new taxes replacing a general sales tax. Also listed are local eatery notices and business ads for Pete’s subs and nearby spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Service News: Pvt Roger Bell Jr completes cartographic drafting course
Pvt Roger M Bell Jr and his parents at 464 Park Place Dagerstown completed the Lt week cartographic drafting course on June 3 at the Engineer School Fort Belvoir Virginia. Bell trained to draw land water and cultural features on transparent mediums for final reproduction on military maps after enlisting last December. He is a 195% graduate of North Hagerstown High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger M. Bell Jr
Park Place
Dagerstown
Engineer School
Fort Belvoir
Bell
Foct
Deadly snakes display in public square scare residents
A public demonstration in the square features five local youths bringing a New York born venomous snake collection to educate on first aid and rescue techniques. The exhibit includes hooded cobras and king cobras with demonstrations on splints and bandages as a fund drive lags behind last year. Local rescue service officials urge public support as their operations face financial strain and a plant closure reduces ambulance service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caloctia Furnace
New York
Public Square
Express
New
York
Ciil
Russell
Community Rescue Service
Tramagnetics, Inc
Walkers
C.R.S
William Howe
Tronics Industry
Carl J. Myers
Walkersville
Civij
Sion
Cornel Dubilier
South
Fivei
Fuquay
Opera Springs
Hagerstown
Myers
Maryland
Washington County Ambulance and Rescue Association
W. Washington St
Washington
Stauffer, Printing Co
Apple Crop Seen Smaller By Institute
The National Apple Institute in Winchester reported lower regional yields with Maryland at 900000 bushels versus 1400000 last year. West Virginia is forecast at 3750000 bushels, down from 5700000, while Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Indiana and Ohio show higher output patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
National Apple Institute
Winchester
West Virginia
Institute
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio
STARTZMAN'S HARDWARE ANNIVERSARY SALE CATALOG
Speed satin paint shelter price offer speeds aboard 180 ft garden hose or roller set free with every Weal for mare. Our 1st anniversary sale is now in full swing at STARTZMAN'S HARDWARE 775 S Potomac St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie
Startzman's Hardware
Henson's
S. Potomac St
Antietam St
Adv
Shley
Startzman
Potomac St
Denial of Truck Underpass Story by Folly Express Driver
Earl Lowery of Folly Express denies a Oakvale West Virginia report about attempting to drive a 2 foot high tractor trailer under a 12.3 foot sign. He claims the underpass measured 11.4 feet and his 11 foot 4 inch vehicle barely cleared the top. The incident involved a New Jersey cargo and a route to Charleston with a Bluefield stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lowery
Panics Blvd
Folly Express
Oakvale
W. Va
Lowery
State Tecupier
R. K. Mozingo
New Jersey
Charleston
Bluefield
Guard Unit From Highfield Heads to Fort Bragg Camp
The 723rd Ordnance Battalion Maryland Army National Guard based at State Armory Highfield will depart for annual field training at Fort Bragg North Carolina by motor convoy tomorrow. The 81 enlisted men five officers and three warrant officers originate from Highfield Blue Ridge Summit Smithsburg Thurmont Waynesboro and Hagerstown areas. Training includes five days bivouac under simulated combat and ten days in garrison style encampment focusing on on the job ordnance maintenance for the 29th Infantry Division and attached units led by Captain Charles A Warner Blue Ridge Summit Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Pickett
Virginia
29Th Infantry Division
Charles A. Warner
Blue [Ridge Summit
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Montmorency
Keller Lewis & Son
Philco
Dentler Bros
Penna. Ave
Walen Inabel
Phelps Helen Isabel
Phelps
Putumac St
Washington County Hospital
Buriat
Mary Lamsbert
Point of Rocks
Charlotte Pumphrey
Brunswick
Benjamin F Heffner
Krauss
Stephen J
Alvay Lee Mayhugh
Alvey Lee Mayhugh
Beersboro Rt. 1
Boonsboro
Harry
Amanda (Hoover] Mayhugh
St. Mark's
Episcopal Church
Lappuns
Victor Products Co
Charles H. Johnson
Charles Henry Johnson
Fulling Waters
Charles and
Tosiasce (Cooper) Johnson
Lillie Mae Johnson
Mary
Esther Monroe
Edith Taylor
Catherine Burnett
Charles F
Thomas E
Red Men's Hall
West Antietam
Wartiman's Orch
Millers Mennonite Church
Earl Strite
Chambersburg
Edgar H. Burkholder
Hagers
Norman
John
Greencastle Keystone
Annie Band
Strite
State Line Rutitan Club
Fannie Horst
Maugans
Pope 2
Robert Porter
Tech
Magerstown Life Underwriters’ Association
William Cornell
The
Life Underwriters
Operation Chief
Hugo George
Donald Haynes
Church OF
the Green Lantern
North Potomac St
Martin's Fruit
Martin's Food Market
Popnastvana Avenue
SEARS
Newark
Sears, Roebuck and Catong
Virginia Ups Whisky
Petic
Mi. Lena
Joe & Parrie
Madison Ave
Fleigh Motors Igssiat
Washington Street
West Indies
Nat'l
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
J. A. Hoffman
Mgr
Hagerst
Moo
Jeanklin Steet
Soli A.béhon
Bina
Svetiegs
Vie AL Voliag
KE Radar
Richard E. Gaver
Ringgold, Rd
Smithsburg
Chewsville
Cherries Newman
Dial
Beaver Creek J Christian Church
Heck’s Beauty Salon
King St
Shady Bower Sunoco Clear Spring, Md
Pennsylvania Avenue
Martin Company
Sunset Fish & Produce
Prospect St
Crouses
Dual Way
U.S
Richardsons Snack Bay
Burke & Zingarelli
Highfield
Antietam Fire CO
Municipal Ball Park
Lewis Coss Fruit Market
Hoover
General Mills
Air Way
East
Franklin Street
Wolfkill Vault Grounds
Wilsom Ruiritan Clu
Meyers & Berkson, Inc
W. Franklin St
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