Erosion Damage Extent in Washington County Uncertain
The county lacks quantified data on sediment in surface streams and erosion. USGS stations cover four western, two eastern sites, showing rapid runoffs in hills and gentler flows in valleys. Drainage area rises from 3,385 to 4,500 square miles eastward, with most water from West Virginia and Virginia.
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Washington County
Robert O. KR. Martin
Potomac River
Martin
United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Potomac
Coume|ry
Dina Sanaremes
West Virginia
Virginia
4 H Club Plans Projects and Thrift Talks
St James Boys 4 H Club members discussed and announced plans for ant corn nine potata hog and turkey projects. Six boys grow corn six plan potatoes two plan hogs two start turkeys and four will raise gardens this summer. Leader Janes Norris distributed thrift pamphlets. The western range lands cover almost 728 million acres in 17 states.
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St. James
Janes Norris
Western Range
Price Rules To Be Discussed In Hagerstown
Retailers in Washington County convene March 24 at Franklin Court Auditorium to hear Maryland Office of Price Stabilization officials discuss new price control regulations. Deputy Director James McShane and staff member TN Jacobs will answer questions after talks. reports due March 24.
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Line Own
Washington County
EK. Leister Mobley, Jr
Haserstown
Maryland
Prive Stab- Mazation
TN. Jacobs
Hagerstown
Iirea
Scouts Of Troop 8 Camp Weekend At Christ Church
Scouts of Troop 8 spent a weekend camping at Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church under leader William Courtney and assistant Royce Courtney. They practiced outdoor skills, badge tests, hiking, and games at the Cottage on Potomac River South Branch near Cumberland. Participants included Skin Brown, Howard Carter, Ralph Cook, Murry el tautec, Walter Delanter, Frederick Eyster Jr., Robert Kennedy, Chester Manspeaker, Charles Mcarthy, Richard Shank, John Speicher.
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Christ Evangelical and Reformed Church
Teir
William Courtney
Royce Courtney
Potomac River
South Branch
Cumberland
Skin Brown
Howard Carter
Ralph Cook
Murry el Tautec
Walter Delanter
Frederick Eyster, Jr
Robert Kennedy
Chfford Manspeaker
Charles Mcarthy
Richard Shank
John Speicher
Williamsport Man Beaten at Martinsburg Inn
Williamsport man Ivy Ht. Mongan Jr is recovering at the VA center after a vicious beating outside Circus Inn near Martinsburg. He was found unconscious with severe head injuries and possible skull fracture. West Virginia State Police sought Raul Lampofawood in connection with the assault.
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Ivy Ht. Mongan, Jr
Williamsport
Newton D. Baker Veterans Administration Center
Martinsbirg
Circus Inn
Martinsburg City
Monegan
West Virginia
Raul Lampof
Lamp
Mencken Beats Death After Six Month Battle
Baltimore dispatch reports H L Mencken wins a six month fight with a heart attack that struck October last. Doctors say he is feeling fine and much improved. He has gained weight and walks a hospital corridor daily as he prepares to be discharged.
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Baltimore
Mencken
Needlework Pattern Catalog Offer From Hagerstown Mall
A Maryland family mall Arts Dept advertises craft patterns including embroidery transfers. Readers are invited to send twenty five cents or twenty cents for pattern numbers and a free catalog featuring crochet knitting embroidery and other handwork.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Household Arts Dept
Olderhaisen Station
New York
Italy's Fanfani Plan Housing Starts in Milan
Italy launches the Fanfani Plan to build low cost housing in Milan with 220000 rooms rebuilt so far and private firms renting units at 40 to 60 dollars per month for workers. The program targets low income groups as postwar housing resumes.
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AP News
Milan
Mar
Italy
Orange Flashes Puzzle People In North Town
Residents report bright orange flashes lighting the sky in the north part of town. Televisions flickered strangely as a power line on Minnella Avenue and Hamilton Boulevard sparked, causing crews to investigate.
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Othera
Russia
Lotr
Aosminl
Minnella Avenue
Hamilton Boulevard
Farm Machine Orders Sought In Washington County
Washington County farmers were urged to inspect farm machinery and place repair part orders promptly. Jacob M. Ankeney, chairman of the county Production and Marketing Administration committee, said timely orders help manufacturers meet demand. The article notes Savannah, Georgia as the birthplace of golf in America.
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Washington County
Jacob M. Ankeney
County Production and Marketing Administration Committee
America
Savannah, Ci
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