Workers Make Big Donation to Local Charities
John Bondurant, Salvation Army publicity chairman, announced that Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corporation employees donated 5000 to six Hagerstown agencies. The lump sum, 10 percent of each budget, covered the Red Cross, M. C. A., Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts amid a Hotel Alexander meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Bondurant
Salvation Army
Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corporation
Hagerstown
Hotel Alexander
Aircraft Corporation
Red Cross
Volunteers of America
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Frank S. Leiter
Experts Predict US Population Growth May End
Some analysts estimate that by around 1970 or 1980 population growth in the United States could halt. The projection references potential shifts in birth rates and demographic patterns, noting uncertainty about timing and regional variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Youths reprimanded for porch light shooting in Salem
Six youths accused of shooting out electric lights on Salem Avenue were apprehended by Patrolment Castle and Lillard and released with a reprimand. In a separate note, France reports one blind person per 500 inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Avenue
Castle
Lillard
France
The Spoilers at Henry's Theatre Crowded Town Attraction
Henry's Theatre runs the 1942 film The Spoilers starring Marlene Dietrich Randolph Scott and John Wayne. Cherry Malotte and the love triangle drive the plot with a final fight scene praised as more realistic than earlier versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry's
Marlene Deitrich
Randolph Scott
John Wayne
Margaret Lindsey
Harry Carey
Richard Barthelmess
Samuel S. Hinds
George Cleveland
Rex Beach
Cherry Malotte
Scott
Wayne
Cherry
William Farnum
Roy Glennister
Glennister
McNamara
Madras Becomes Early British East India Company Territory
The eastern Indian coast town of Madras marked the first territorial possession of the British East India Company establishing a foothold that would influence colonial administration and trade in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
India
British East India Company
Bakers Expect Heavy Demand for War Time Desserts
Atlanta May 6 The American Bakers Association president L J Shumaker of Chicago says sugar rationing will shift dessert trends in World War I style. Bakers plan to cut sugar use bake less iced cakes and use honey syrups and fruit fillings while possible shortages may alter cakes pastries and icings for postwar tastes.
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Atlanta
American Bakers’ Association
L. J. Shumaker
Chicago
Association
Shumaker
Southern Bakers’ Association
Heavy traffic persists in Hagestown on Saturdays
Despite gasoline rationing Hagestown traffic on Saturday nights remained heavy, police officers Kiser and Doornberger said this week. Drivers may be reserving rides for shopping, business, or leisure, keeping traffic levels similar to a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Harold Kiser
G. F. Doornberger
Treat Constipation This Gentler Way
Gentle remedy promotes normal elimination by adding bulk with Kellogg's All-Bran cereal. It explains that many laxatives irritate the bowel while All-Bran works mainly on colon contents. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek, it advises seeing a doctor if unhelped.
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Kellogg's
Battle Creek
Girl Cyclist Is Badly Injured
Miss Agnes Lewin an 18 year old cyclist from the 300 block North Locust street sustained a broken leg and head cuts after a collision with an automobile on West Washington street near Madison avenue. The driver Gar field Holmes of Elizabeth street was westbound and turning left into Madison when the crash occurred. Lewin was taken to Washington County Hospital by the car operator, who was charged with reckless driving and summoned to appear in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Lewin
Locust Street
Washington Street
Madison Avenue
Miss Lewin
Garfield Holmes
Elizabeth Street
Madison
Castle and
Lillard
Washington County Hospital
Shepherdstown News Highlights Local Residents and Duty Calls
Walter B. Pierce of Sarnia has left to report for active Marine Corps duty after serving in World War I as a first lieutenant. Mrs. Pierce will remain in Sarnia. The column notes visits by Mrs. BE Long and Mrs. Ralph Long of Long Island New York, and Mrs. G B Williams of Thurmont. It lists weekend guests of Dr and Mrs I O Ash, and mentions E E Stutzman and G H Bret nall from Shepherd College attending the West Virginia Academy of Science in Buckhannon. A leadership class at St Mark's Lutheran Church in Hagerstown continues Mondays. Mrs John Schley returns from New York City with Ensign Schley stationed there. Nathan Rhodes, Washington employee, visits home. David Hurley, a former Shepherd College student now with the Department of Justice in Washington, visited the college. Mrs Frank Walker Smith, formerly Becky Schley, has obtained a leave of absence.
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Shepherdstown
W. Va
Walter B. Pierce
Sarnia
Marine Corps
Pierce
Marine Aviation Corps
S. J. Hodges
BE. E. Long
Ralph Long
Long Island
N. ¥., and Mrs.g. B. Williams
Thurmont
Kermit Arbogast
Cass
I. O. Ash
Ben Schley
Ridge
Schley
E. E. Stutzman
G. H. Bretnall
Shepherd College
West Virginia Academy of Science
Buckhannon
John Fray
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Hagerstown
John Schley
New York City
Ensign Schley
Nathan Rhodes
Washington
David Hurley
Charles Town
Department of Justice
Frank Walker Smith
Becky Schley
Absence From Work Cited with Ensign Smith in New London
A note states she is absent from her duties at the Washington Public Library and has joined Ensign Smith at New London Connecticut, indicating a relocation or assignment change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Public Library
Ensign Smith
New London, Conn
Youth Fatally Hurts in Route 340 Accident
Charles Ross Zimmerman eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edgar B Zimmerman of near Frederick died in City Hospital after being hit by an auto on Route 340. State Police reported the boy ran in front of a car driven by Mac Clure Haupt as he waited with other children to board a Frederick school bus.
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Frederick
Charles Ross Zimmerman
Edgar
B. Zimmerman
City Hospital
Corp
Truman Moon
MacClure H. Haupt
Home accident deaths exceed occupational fatalities last year
Report shows nearly twice as many people died in home accidents than in workplace incidents during the previous year. Authorities urge safety measures at home to reduce preventable deaths and remind workers of ongoing occupational safety programs.
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Fairchild
Hagerstown Bookbinding & Printing Co
the Doolittles
U. & Patent Office
Ana
Jan Brazy
Warner Bros. Theatres
Maryland
Eros Volusia
Kateryn John
Grayson- Carroll
Patricia Dane
Conway
Whitney
S. Sylvan Simon
Pandro S. Berman
Norma Shearer
Melvyn Douglas
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Henry
Laide
Furniture
Ted Li
Priscilla Lane
Fickarg Worf
Waemer Bot
Bakers
Trafic
Sr Carles
Nan Wynn
Wheeling, Va
New York
Hollywood
Universal Studios
Sears Roebuck & Co
North Potomac St
Washington St
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kentucky
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Schenley
Schenley Reserve
Schenley Distillers Corp
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