Health Examinations begin April 11 in Washington County
Pre school health exams start April 11 and run to May 19 with Dr. W. Ross Cameron announcing the dates. Over 600 children were screened last year. Vaccination and immunization statuses earn badges while defects prompt correction before fall. Washington County Medical Society backs the program with local physicians attending health conferences.
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Washington County
W. Ross Cameron
Cameron
Washington County Medical Society
Antietam Street
Chapel Woods
North Street
Broadway-Wayside
Fountaindale
Surrey School
St. Mary's School
Howard Street
Winter Street
Washington Street
Point Salem
Ridge Avenue
Maugansville
Reid
Paramount
Cearfoss
Chewsville
Smithsboro
Cavetown
Pleasant Valley
Greensburg
Leitersburg
White Oak Forrest
Ringgold
Cascade
Funkstown
Lincoln
Williamsport
Pinesburg
Downsville
Fairplay
Bakeraville
Sharpsburg
May dates list of towns and school attendance centers
The text enumerates dates from May 10 to May 19 with numerous towns and places, noting that schools named after each date serve as central points for attendance. It also states the Department of Labor estimated 400000 new business enterprises started and 350000 enterprises discontinued during 1937.
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Department of Labor
Dear Betty Brainerd Advice Column Featured Letter
A reader seeks guidance on love and loyalty between two girls M and B. Betty Brainerd gently rebukes the writer for assuming wild behavior and urges fairness, clear communication, and respecting his mother’s views while noting his true feelings toward B. A separate note announces Rev Hiram Ellsworth Davis preaching at Second Brethren Church as a three-week revival unfolds.
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Betty Brainerd
Hiram Ellsworth Davis
Second Brethren Church
Spruce Street
Elrch
Frostburg Singers Begin County Tour Next Week
The Maryland Singers from Frostburg State Teachers College will tour Cumberland and surrounding towns starting Tuesday with performances in Cumberland Wednesday at 2 30 pm and a WIET radio broadcast at 9 30 pm. They visit Hancock Han cock High School Clearspring Brunswick and Middletown, ending at Brunswick High School. The 30 member mixed chorus includes Cumberland natives Jeanne Arthur Angela Hannon Eleanor Neisel June Luethke Kathryn Vandegrift Jane Lee Shade and others from Mt. Savage Rawlings Frostburg and nearby towns. Dolores Ferree and Emily Wilson added solo violin and piano pieces. Maurice Matteson sponsors the tour.
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Maryland Singers
State Teachers’ College
Frostburg
Cumberland
Wiet
Hancock High School
Clearspring High School
Boonshoro High School
Middletown
Brunswickigh School
Jeanne Arthur
Angela Hannon
Eleanor Neisel
June Luethke
Kathryn van
Karl Peck
Meyersdale
Ruth Wachtel
Myersville
Ruth Ault
Lena George
Accident
Hopwood Wooddell
Oakland
Charles Wilt
Deer Park
Earle Savage
McLenry
William Klipp
Hagerstown
Anna Lee Hammond
Hancock
Dolores Ferree
Emily Wilson
Maurice Matteson
Department of Music
Young Adventurers Return From South Seas Voyage
Three Boston youths on the Florence C Robinson sailed 7000 miles to the South Seas aboard the Kinka Maru. They recounted hurricane and galley fire, O'Toole saving the ship, and Tahitian glamour with affordable living and dancing natives. They plan to return home soon.
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New York
Florence C. Robinson
South Seas
Tahiti
O’toole
Lawrence O’toole
Arthur Hansen
Boston Herald
Eddie Ruggles
Sterling Hayden
Montclair
N. J
Gloucester
Mass
Hansen
O'Toole
Bronx
Tarzan killer Durand shoots self after bank siege
Durand attacked Powell National Bank with a rifle and a 30-30, demanded money, and tied three people with a rawhide thong. As shots rang out, he was wounded and crawled back inside where he killed himself. Eyewitness Bob Nelson and cashier Maurice Knutson described the chaotic bank scene and Durand’s exchange of gunfire with townspeople who rallied outside.
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John Gawthrop
First National Bank of
Powell
Durand
Harry Moore
Cody
Powell Flats
W. W. Durand
Bob Nelson
Nelson
Fugitiva
Maurice Knutson
Knutson
Gawthrop
Burkhart Family Retrieves Old Dental Bill
In Dansville New York fifty years ago Dr Adam P Burkhart treated a local woman and billed $3. Now his son Dr George A Burkhart receives a $3 payment from the woman's estate executor after lawyers uncover the unpaid bill during estate clearance.
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Auburn
Adam P. Burkhart
Dansville, N
Burkhart
George A. Burkhart
Douglas Roe to speak in Washington county schools
W Douglas Roe will lecture in multiple Washington county schools in addition to his appearance at Hagerstown High School on April 24 25 26 28 and 23 He will also perform at Shepherd College accompanied by Al Smith song leader and concert violinist The public is invited to attend all lectures at the various schools.
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W. Douglas Roe
Washington County
Hagerstown
Shepherd College
al” Smith
Bridge Ends Straddling Two States Confounds Travelers
A geographic oddity places the north end of a cross border bridge in South Carolina while the south end lies in North Carolina, creating a rare interstate bridge alignment. Local officials say jurisdiction and maintenance follow the midline of the span. Travelers report confusion over tolls and signage.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
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Sally Victor
Samples Manor
Dargan
Antietam Furnace
Huyetts
Clearspring
Blair S Valley
Western Reserve
Shanktown
Green Spring Furnace
Four Locks
Wilson and
St. Paul's
Sunnyside
Charlton
Weller's
Ditto
Mooresville
Orchard Ridge
Yonoloway
Indian Springs
Big Pool
Erusiville
Keedysville
Mt. Bri
Chestnut Grove
Boonsboro
Littlestown
Clevelandtown
Park Hall
Mapleville
Lappans
Beaver Creek
Rohrersville
Sandy Wook
Brownsville
Cushens
Bingham
Yarrowsburg
Weverton
Mt. Lena
Tate
Tate Ice Cream CO
Franklin Street
West
Church Street
Hancock, Md
Hollywood
South Side
Chatkin's
Summit
Surrey Aves
Virginia Way
Virginia Ave
Wilson's Economy
Summit Ave
Howard St
Kamper
Potomac St
West Side
Reed & Gray Grocery
West Side Ave
Smith's Pharmacy
Washington Square
Baker's Pharmacy
Salem Ave
High St
Eaten Hancock Hancock
Main St. Maugansville Ford'a Grocery
Madison Ave
New York City
Arrow Service
Arrow Shoe Store
Hagerstown Bakery
W. Franklin St
Frostburg Singers
Tahir
Tarzan
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BON Ton
Bible’s Free Sur
Douglas Roe Will
Schindel - Rohrer & Co., Inc
P.O
Cranes Clothes “Factory
South Potomac Street
Fender
Body Dent Spdektuatas Motor CO
Eid Shea
She UN el
Kelvinator
Bohman-Warne, Inc
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Meilink Safes
Miller’s Furniture Store
Hagerstown Auto Exchange
S. Potomat St
Farles
Wayside Furniture Mart
Gateway Inn
New England
Bertha M. Garver
L. Keller Garver
Garver Furniture Company
L. Keller Garver, Mer
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