Petition Opposes Erection Of Sign On South Prospect Street
Residents on South Prospect street petitioned the Mayor and Council to block a proposed electric boarding house sign in front of a property. City Attorney Oswald found no law prohibiting signs, and the Council urged the owner and occupant to reconsider. Fire alarm box installation at Branét Cabinet Works was noted as part of city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Prospect Street
Edward Osweld
Richmond
Oswald
Thre
Bester and Long Company
Hagerstown
Gas Club
Branét Cabinet Works
Another Airline Would Stop Here
Page Airways, Inc., of Rochester, N. Y., asked the Civil Aeronautics Board in Washington for permission to make Hagerstown a stop on a Rochester to Washington passenger flight. Stops would also include Corning, Williamsport, and Harrisburg. The hearing covered air transport of Latin American fresh fruits and vegetables to Canada, with Eastern Air Lines projecting tropical delicacies reaching Canadian tables and United Air Lines predicting Montreal as a major trans Atlantic terminal.
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Page Airways, Inc
Rochester
N. Y
Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington
Hagerstown
D. C
Corning
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Latin America
Canada
Eastern Air Lines
United Air Lines
Montreal
Local boys depart for Boy Legislature session at Annapolis
Twenty eight Hagerstown area youths leave at 7 am by bus for Annapolis to join a two day Boy Legislature as delegates and senators. The group includes six senators with others as delegates from Ha gerstown Frederick and Cumberland. Harry B. Wolf leads them as teacher. Rehearsals were held at the University of Maryland as youths from across the state discuss and vote on simulated bills under YMCA and Governor's Advisory Committee on Citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Annapolis
Y.m.ca
Harry B. Wolf
Maryland
Frederick
Cumberland
Annnapolis
University of Maryland
Y.M.C.A
Maryland Young Men's Christian Association
Governor’s Advisory Committee On Citizenship
John Ruxton
Baltimore City College
Wayne Cowan
Baltimore
Senate
King Hill
Charles Doll, Jr
Lewis H. Richardson
Wigfield Hartley
James Cook
House
Paper drive set for county Saturday by Boy Scouts
The third county wide waste paper collection by Boy Scout troops is scheduled for Saturday. Bundle and place on curbs early, break up boxes, and pack flat to save space. City troops convene at Public Senate at 8 am for final instructions. firms donate trucks as scrap paper demand rises along with war effort overseas.
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Boy Scout
Public Senate
Theaters To Help Recruit For Wacs War effort in local theatres
Local motion picture theatres join a national WAC recruiting drive May 11 to 17. Maryland Theatre hosts an Army jeep ride and a WAC booth run by mothers. May 15 a WAC unit will perform a stage skit, with Lieut. Jameson Dowdy overseeing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAG
George W. Payette
Warner Brothers Theatres
WAC
Maryland
Jameson Dowdy
Women's Army Corps
U. S. Army
U S Food Waste in 1942 Exceeds Armed Forces Need
Estimates indicate American households wasted more food in 1942 than was required for the armed forces and lend-lease programs, highlighting wartime shortages and conservation pressures.
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U. S
Hospital Placed On Approved War Production List
The Washington County Hospital is on the War Production Board approved list of hospitals that may receive penicillin, the miracle drug, previously limited in availability. The WPB has approved distributing rations to over a thousand leading hospitals nationwide. An attache from the local hospital said it will likely place an order for its allotment, to be used for patients whose condition can be improved only by penicillin.
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Washington County Hospital
War Production Board
WPE
Orchardists To Gather Monday In Hancock County
Orchardists and agricultural readers in the Hancock section will meet at Stanley Fulton's store in Hancock on Monday May 8 to discuss labor problems and plan for harvesting the summer's crops. County Agent Mark Miller announced last night. The meeting follows a Smithsburg gathering and covers transport issues, with experts Joseph Kaylor and Paul Nystrom set to attend.
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Hancock
Stanley Fulton
Mark Miller
Smithsburg
Washington County
Miller
Joseph Kaylor
Paul Nystrom
Green Ridge
Washington
Roxbury
Charge Dismissed By Ration Board
A local business man’s case alleging misuse of supplemental gasoline for occupational use was dismissed by the Rationing Board. The driver, who held a government contracting post, was found not guilty after a hearing. The board noted the Florida trip was for business and welcomed future misuse tips with proper scrutiny.
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Rhode Island
Florida
Miami
Fla
Old 1929 marriage license found in Earle building
A marriage license dated 1929 signed by a Hagerstown pastor was found on the fifth floor of the Earle building after dropping from a pocket or handbag. The owner may identify it through the building elevator operator.
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Hagerstown
Earle Building
No Changes In Official Vote In Washington County
The official canvass by the Board of Election Supervisors shows no material change from unofficial figures. Only 51 Democratic and 20 Republican ballots were sent out. soldier vote remains to be canvassed next Thursday. Dewey write-ins occurred among Republicans. Wiltie’s name on the ballot drew 111 votes. Robertson leads Republican Senate race in the county, with Randall close. Matthews third. Tydings dominates Democratic Senate race locally with 1,035 votes to 378 for Jones. Baden, Long, and Peddicord provide minor support. About 2,600 votes were cast of 35,000 registered in the county.
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Washington County
Board of Election Supervisors
Chicago
Paul Robertson
Baltimore
Blanchard Randall, Jr
Randall
Baltimore City
Robertson
Rives Matthews
Somerset County
Millard E. Tydings
Willis R. Jones
Charley Baden
Vincent Long
Stephen B. Peddicord
Parents agree to raise swapped baby after settlement
The Hardwigs told newsmen they would raise the girl as their own and reject any other arrangement, insisting the baby is theirs. Lorraine Hardwig’s sister-in-law recounted finding the mix-up after a bath. Dr. Andrews testified the sex was misread at birth due to concern for the mother. In a separate note, Capetown near Cape Town hosts a $16 million air station project completed by the British Navy for 2,000 men within 1500 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Lynn
Hardwig
Maxine Hardwig
Capetown
Union of South Africa
Forest Fire in County Brought Under Control Early Morning
A county forest fire was contained to about one hundred acres and brought under control around 4 a m after volunteers, aided by damp ground, helped suppress the blaze. Fire towers at Lamb's Knoll and McClellan's Lookout monitored the area as patrols continued. State Forester Joseph F. Kaylor urged adherence to brush and grass burning rules, noting deadly incidents and hazards from recent fires.
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Washington County
Lamb’s Knoll
South Mountain
McClellan
Taylor
Frederick Junction
County Berry Prices Announced by War Board
Prices for fresh Washington county strawberries were published and took effect on May 4. Local berries are ripening in about two weeks. Wholesale rates include 16 1/2 cents per pint and 32 cents per quart, with 21 1/2 cents per pound. country shipping point retail adds 22 1/2 cents per pint and 43 cents per quart, 28 1/2 cents per pound.
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Washington County
War Price and Rationing Board
Alarm at Clearspring National Bank Sparks Short‑Circuit Alarm
Excitement swept Clearspring last night around 6 30 as the bank burglar alarm sounded. Initial police reports suggested a robbery but bank officials soon said faulty wiring likely caused a short circuit.
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Clearspring
Clearspring National Bank
Final Day For Donating Blood
Abnormally high rejection rate leaves blood donations below quota on the Mobile Unit visit. Last day at St Pauls Methodist Church North Potomac Street, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Red Cross urges unregistered donors to donate despite prior registration status. List of notable donors includes Mrs R C Gimple with five pints and several new half gallon and fourth timers.
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Red Cross
St. Pauls Methodist Church
North Potomac Street
Peatdeners
R. C. Gimple
W. D. Hartshorne
E. B. McBrien
Mia
Alvey Dubal
Mildred Cosens
Margaret Hoffmaster
Roy Sloop
Edith White
Mabel ©. Shirey
Inez Miller
C. G. Hammond
P. A. Cremp
Victor Ridenour
Mabel Gaines
Margaret Shuman
Silver
Button
C. B E. Thompson
J. R
List of names appears in local notice segment
A sequence of personal names and initials such as Gertrude Shantz Beatrice Yeakle H W Toms C K Keadle Doris Madden C DorIan Rosemary Honadle D L Sneckenberger Rodger Geassen H E McFaddin Clara McDowell John Schindel Jr F A Mazzo Mary R Garrett E J Roche F K Coss BE G Neikirk W M Christman Prudence Feltz M R Chambers L H Everitt Lora Eileen Davis Beverly Pope appears in a fragmentary local notice listing individuals.
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Prospect Street
McCormick
Annes
Iene
Sa A. Sy
SEARS
N. Potomac ST
C. A. Voormees CO
Ardmore
Triangle Food Stores
Seller Maree
IMC
Nety
Bers
Bankerstown
Municipal Electric
Dalty
Ration Board
Stanley S
Coats
Caskey
Caskey Baking Co
THE
Memphis Belle
Bohman-Warne, Inc
W. Franklin St
Shockey’s
Paes
Ree
Fredric
Donald Crispstalan Hale
Bill Henry
Robert Omen
Wacter Hampden
Joyce Pert
JRO
Warner Ce
Irving Rapper
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Samy
Darryl F. Zanuck
Tokyo
Ty Lenis Mhestone
Ais
Olon PN Ie la
William
Francis Mapehibald
Epeopa
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