Truman Declines Primaries as Kefauver Triumphs in New Hampshire
President Truman plans to stay out of primaries regardless of reelection prospects. He aims to decide whether to run and may take dramatic steps before the Democratic National Convention to regain prestige after Kefauver’s strong New Hampshire showing. He also signals no intent to remove Eisenhower as supreme commander unless Eisenhower requests it.
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California
Truman
New Hampshire
Tenassee
Estes Kefauver
Heaig Belloved
McKinney
Dwight D. Hisenhower
Europe
Eisenhower
Peterson's Ointment Relief for Piles Ad
Millions over 40 years report fast relief from itching and smarting piles using Peterson's ointment. A testimonial says itching subsides and sleep returns. Available as 40c and 76c at all druggists with money back guarantee.
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Peterson
Ady
First Letter From Prisoner Ed Sends Christmas Wishes
Ed, a World War II veteran stationed in Japan, writes a Christmas letter home after Korea service. He recalls a Thanksgiving meal and asks about his family, then notes his comrade Cpl Richard’s wartime fate. Richard’s unit, Headquarters Battery, 63rd Field Artillery Battalion, was among Korea’s first to deploy and he was reported missing and later confirmed a prisoner of war.
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Mom
Cpl
Richard
Japan
Korea
63Rd Field Artillery Battalion
War Department
Wardrobe Stretcher Patterns for Front and Back Sections
Crochet pattern advertisement from The Daily Mail Household Arts Dept. offers shell-stitch wardrobe patterns for sizes 32-34 to 88. Includes cotton yarn directions, washing tips, and easy crocheting steps. Requests twenty five cents and mailing details to a New York address.
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Hagerstown
Daily Mail
Household Arts Dept
P. O. Hox
Old Chelsea Station
New York 11
N.Y
Alice Brookseedlecraft
Imjin River Visit and Tokyo Trip Described
The report recalls a trek near the Imjin River close to Munsan with warnings of mines and unexploded shells. It contrasts the Potomac like scenery with bunkers and wrecked vehicles, then shifts to a Tokyo pass with observations on contrasts between modern business districts and the Emperor’s palace.
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Munsan
Imjin
Psc
West Virginia
Potomac
Keller Banthoft
Willamsport
Two Big Farm Groups Split On Uncle Sam Help
Washington March 9 Farmers face a split between the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Farmers Union over government aid. The bureau favors less federal activity and market-driven prices, while the union seeks higher price supports and broader government participation. The dispute may sway the presidential race and future farm policy.
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Uncle Sam
Farm Union
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
National Farmers Union
Farmers Union
Jarry Stes
National Grange
Bureau
Brannan
Blue Bird Holder Crochet Pattern No 486
Entirely crocheted blue bird holder pattern showing two separate wing parts and beak in yellow. Instructions describe joining pieces to form a front opening for hot pot or teapot handles. Pattern offers red cheeks, blue body, and yellow beak with a cheerful gift look. Send 25 cents to pattern No 486 at Curtis Hageratown Maryland or Madison Square Station New York.
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CAROT
Curtis Tha Hageratown
Doll's Easter Ensemble patterns for 14 16 28 and doll outfits
Pattern catalog offering 125 easy to sew designs for dolls and roupas from beret to underwear. Includes sizes 14 16 28 with fabric requirements and ordering details. Price 25 cents per pattern plus 25 cents for mail handling. Send name address style number and size to Pattern Bureau box 42 New York New York.
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Raugsters
First Clans
Hagerstown
Old Chelaga Station
New York 11
New York
Bible Class Holds Dinner and Elects Officers
The Young Men's Bible Class of Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church held its annual banquet in the social room. Robert Folts was elected president with Lawrence Carpenter as vice president Gerald Warren secretary Donald Diehl assistant secretary Cildford Thomas treasurer Elite Jones assistant treasurer. Attendees included wives guests teacher Rev Richard Went and others. A brief class history was given by Charles Mark and Marion Warrenfella with remarks by Tev Wentz and Lewis Irvin Ditto. A business meeting followed with some discussion of a possible class project but no action taken.
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Christ's Evangelical and Reformed Church
Sauron
Robert Folts
Lawrence Carpenter
Gerald Warren
Donald Diehl
Cildford Thomas
Elites Jones
Richard Went
Ellis Jones
Reed Custer
Donald Custer
Clifford Thomas
Charles Mark
Marion
O. Warrenfella
Waynesboro
Tha Tev
Wentz
Lewis Irvin Ditto
Mrs. Scott Feted At Salem Keedysville Sunday School Event
The Lady Electa Sunday School class of Salem A B Church Keedysville met at Mrs. Robert Wyand home with president Mrs. Ralph Taylor in charge. A buffet luncheon was served. A surprise kitchen shower honored Mrs. Shirla Line Scott at Mrs. James Martin home. Gifts were presented by Mrs. Martin. The class planned to replace window shades and buy draperies. Mrs. Carroll Nohrer led a devotion on Miracles in Nature. Members included Emma Burtner Helen Coffman Blaine Scheller Alles Coffman Shirla Lane Scott Donna Martin Ralph Taylor and others.
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Lady Electa Sunday School
Clase
Salem
A.B. Church
Keedysville
Robert Wyand
Ralph ‘Taylor
Heatons
James Martin
Shirla Line Scott
Martin
Scott
Carroll Nohrer
Rome Schwagle
Olin Byrd
James Murfin
Juniata College Choir To Present Hagerstown Concert
The Juniata College Choir under Professor Donald S. Johnson presents its annual Hagerstown concert Sunday at 7 30 in the Church School auditorium of the Church of the Brethren. The Hun tingdon group is joined by a small instrumental ensemble and tours eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey this season.
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Juniata Group
Church of the Brethren
Juniata College
Church School
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Donald S. Johnson
Johnson
Charles J. Trowland
New York University
Burt Conservatory
Julliard School of Music
Christiansen Choral School
Juniata Choir
Junius Singers
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Waynesboro Church
South Slope Warmer Than North in Melon Field Claim
Melon grower W. F. Austin of Umatilla reports winter watering showed the south slope of a melon field warmer than the north slope by as much as 20 degrees at Ames. The remark comes from a March 1944 field note.
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Umatilla
Fie
W. F. Austin St. Ram
Ames
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