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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1957
Page
17
In midyear business outlook Sam Dawson says the fall could bring a smart pickup in industrial activity after a slow summer. Prices are expected to rise further due to wage gains, steel and aluminum costs, with higher living costs and deferral of a tax cut.
Washington County Hospital board announced year long committees at a meeting led by President Thomas B. Cushna. Executives chaired by Herman B. Hoopes include Baer Beachley Jamison and Mills. Other panels cover Finance Property Nursing Personnel and Operating Public Relations Nominating and a Joint Advisory Committee with staff. Officers listed: Baer vice president Beachley treasurer stickell assistant treasurer Mills secretary Bloom assistant secretary Schaffer administrator.
Joe Greenawalt, manager of Town Tavern at 485 Potomac Street in Hagerstown Maryland, describes a new drink combining vodka with lively limes. He says the tall glass blend, ice, and stirring create a fresh craze among clients.
The Raritan Club of Funkstown will sponsor a summer playground program for Funkstown area children. Starting July 1 for seven weeks, under Don ald Stoner, Mount Airy High School PE instructor, with prior experience. Register Monday July 1 at Community Park. Hours 9 am to noon and 1 to 4 pm.
About 200 Rutherford residents woke to brown stains on white houses after a Monday night fog. Public health experts cite humidity turning hydrogen sulfide into a solution that discolored lead paint. Lead sulfide would need removal or repainting, though hydrogen peroxide might restore whiteness by converting lead sulfide to lead sulfate.
An automobile overturned on the Downsville Pike near the Norfolk and Western Railroad crossing shortly before midnight. Occupants escaped with minor injuries. Nearby resident Mrs William Rice reported that by the time her husband arrived there was no one in the wrecked car. Deputies Tommy Cline and Murray Delauter are investigating.
A postwar record quiet Fourth is anticipated as business and industry shut down next Thursday. Fairchild Aircraft Division will not reopen until Monday, starting a four day weekend for thousands of workers. For the first time in years no community fireworks display is announced for Hagerstown or nearby areas. Independence Day program details follow.
Downtown Hagerstown stores will keep usual hours except a full-day closing Thursday. The Hagerstown Retailers Bureau says Wednesday schedules shift: some close after noon next Wednesday while others stay open after noon. No local fireworks planned for July Fourth amid general holiday hour parity with Memorial Day.
Two policemen responding to a radio call investigated a disturbance at 4512 38th Street. Mary Harman said frogs holler and carry on until midnight or later. Officers reported quiet at the time and advised the complainant to see the mayor.
Testimony from John Dye Cheasty, a Brooklyn investigator, alleges Detroit Local 985 of the Teamsters was bought by Eugene James via William Buffalino to benefit Hoffa. Cheasty testified Hoffa wanted committee files on racketeers and union figures and warned of FBI surveillance during his evidence.
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