Red Cross Drive Hits 1947 Total of 425003 Percent
Washington war record record drive ends with a total of 425,007 raised against a 22,000 quota. Drive Chairman A. S. Bendel Jr. received final reports from divisions including industrial, initial gifts, commercial, sentimental canvass, organizations, and county side. Highlights noted: industrial division over quota by nearly 50 percent, city canvass group over by more than 50 percent, and strong county effort.
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Washington
Red Cross Fund
Drive
A. 5. Bendel, Jr
Warren Smith
Masséy Roe
Red Cross Workers Thanked By Bendell
Bendell Jr. thanked Ha gerstown and Washington county for support of the 1947 Red Cross Fund campaign. Irvine Rutledge pledged the county would surpass its quota. Williamsport led with 1207 dollars, and Clear Spring, Benevosa, Lautersburg reported strong totals under local chairs and committees.
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Red Cross
Bendell
Bendell, Jr
Hagerstown
Washington County
Irvine Rutledge
Wil Hamsport
Richard Hawken
Ernest Nichols
Clearspring
Archie R. Cohen
Benevosa
William C. Hollyday
Ann’ Lautersburg
Joseph Dagendis
Dagenis
Misdames
F. A. Hell
R. L. Bledsoe
Irene Eakle
Harold Kipe
Harlan Rinehart
Johh Lig
W. P. Young
Reid
Family Of 18 Lacks Home Near Hancock
Walter and Mrs. Roberts and their 16 children faced eviction from a home west of Sideling Hill. Most of the family, plus Mrs. Roberts, found shelter at Volunteers of America HQ in Hagerstown, while the others remained housed at Hancock. The VOA, led by Adjutant Paul Mudlenix and Barnhart, arranged temporary care as furniture sat outside and future housing remained uncertain.
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Walter Roberts
Hancock
Volunteers of America
Paul H. Mudlenix
Walter
Edward
Rose Marie
Virginia
Delores
Jerre
Jobe
Jane
Jennetta
Gwen
Violet
Lillian
Gwendolyn
Roeland
Finifred
Ellen
Bard
Barnhart
Victor Products
Hagerstown
Roberts
Volunteéra of America
Gmess
Museum at State Park near Boonsboro prepares relics display
The George Washington Monument State Park near Boonsboro readies a new museum and public room. Relics including Civil War artifacts and arrowheads are moved from storage to a new display area, with plans for a 40 foot shelter, a large fireplace, two charcoal grills, and picnic tables. Palmer says visitors will increase this spring and summer.
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George ‘Washington Monument State Park
Boonsbors
Robert Palmer
South Mountain
Palmer
Wcre
Suspect Bond Doubled in Series of Local Robberies
Buster Turner, 23, of Roxbury Road, charged in a string of safe robberies, had his bond doubled to 4000 by Magistrate John Hetter. Turner posted the bond on local charges but remained jailed as authorities pursue similar charges in Frederick. Wilted fruits and vegetables retain little vitamin C.
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Buster Turner
Roxbury Road
John Hetter
Joseph Baker
Turner
Hetzer the Bold
Countty
Fredérick
Fréderick
In Memoriam Miller 9th Anniversary
In memory of Mrs. Sidney J. Miller who died March 14, 1938. The verse laments the passing and recalls her care and friendship. Daughters Beasia M. Hurd and Gertrude Carbaugh note the nine year anniversary and honor her memory.
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Beasia M. Hurd
Ady
Gertrude
Carbaugh
Kiwanis Club Hosts Hagerstown Charter Forum
The Kiwanis Club at the Alexander Hotel noon luncheon in Hagerstown hosted a city charter forum. Donvan Beachley and Edé ward Oswald Jr. urged adoption of the proposed charter, while Samuel Strite and John Colter urged rewriting before passage. Arley Sica moderated as club members joined the discussion.
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Hagerstown
Muich
Arley Sica
Congress Ready To Back Truman In Greek Turkish Debate
The Senate Republican Policy Committee moved to ensure Greek Turkish legislation is considered before March 31 while not signaling full approval of President Truman’s draft plan. Taft said the goal is to press the issue without committing to a stance, as Britain plans to withdraw military support from Greece. Safety warnings highlight ongoing railroad accident concerns.
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Sif
Truman
Gurney
R-Sd
Mediterranean
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Taft
Ohio
Fela
GOP
Greece
Jaycees Oppose State Sales Tax
Jaycees oppose a state sales tax arguing it would impose higher total taxes on individuals. The letter warns of double taxation, broad coverage of essentials, and potential rates up to 11 percent with a sales tax burden falling heavily on clothing, furniture, and household goods. It suggests alternative revenue measures and notes a constitutional amendment proposal for graduated income tax rates.
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Chamber
Board of Hattmates
Board of Revenue
Elst
Maryland
Saraié
Youth Convicted In Shotgun Killing
A Montgomery County jury convicted 14 year old Robert Snyder of first degree murder for fatally shooting his foster father Ross Snyder in the home at DaFfissténh on November 23. The defense argued for a second degree verdict. mercy was recommended, allowing a life sentence in the state penitentiary. The boy testified he fired the shotgun in a moment after a quarrel.
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Rockville, Act
Montgomery County
Robert Snyder
Ross Snyder
Maryland
Geurl
Audeliés
Bably Wola
Dtdte
Éoingél
Ross HW. Snyder
DaFfissténh
Jane Hogsell Snyder
Daunghter
Jane
Snyder
Truman Overrules Draft Extension, Calls End of Wartime Act
Washington reports President Truman overruled top military manpower experts urging Congress to let the wartime draft expire this month. Senate testimony revealed Gen. Paul and Gen. Hershey had recommended continuation of the draft, while questions raised if extending selective service would have been better.
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Washington
Traman
Congress
Gurney
R-Sd
Senate Services Committee
W. S. Paul
Army
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Paul
Office of Selective Service Records
Skelton
Reds Comment On Truman's Talk
A British spokesman praised President Truman's speech as aligning with Britain's aims for freedom and democracy. Premier Recep Peker of Turkey called it realistic and humane, saying it ends U.S. isolationism and would inspire free peoples worldwide. US and UK delegates at Moscow Four Foreign Ministers Conference were reported to have routed trans.
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Britain
Hiessdoes
Tranihan
Hanie Uancenies
Recep Peker
Turkey
U. S
United States
Moscow
Editorial on Truman address prompts Greece sovereignty worry
The Moscow newspaper reaction questions Greece's sovereignty as American military and civilian personnel begin directing affairs with 250 million imported American dollars. The piece asks what will remain of Greek independence under this influence.
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Trators
Luvestia
First Moscow
Truman
Greece
Minor Epidemic Hits St James School
St James School reports a minor cold and grippe outbreak affecting 20 to 25 percent of boys. Infirmaries and makeshift sickrooms upstairs are in use as the main infirmary overflows. Nurse Mrs Paarl oversees the situation.
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St. James’ School
Paarl
Harriman Covered By Colleagues Amid Illness
Harriman is sidelined by a bad cold with duties reassigned to Vernon B. Kellett wife of the head master and Mrs. George Hopkins wife of the professor.
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Harriman
Vernon B. Kellett
George Hopkins
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