Washington County shifts from farming to manufacturing economy
Maryland State Planning Commission data show Washington County now derives only 3.6 percent of personal income from farming while manufacturing contributes over one third. Government, trade, and construction fill substantial shares as the county ranks sixth in state total personal income with 144.7 million dollars annually.
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Man Seriously Wounded In Neck In Washington County
Curtis Drigger, 31, of 900 block Main Avenue, was taken to Washington County Hospital with multiple neck cuts, believed to be from a fight. His brother and another man were questioned by city police, with Sgt A C Palmer and Patrolman Robert Kerfoot assisting in the investigation. Doctors said many sutures were needed to close the wounds.
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Delegate Chosen for University of Maryland Short Course
Dirs Frank Wheatley was chosen delegate to the University of Maryland annual Short Course at a Downsville Homemakers' Club meeting. The course runs June 17 to 22 at College Park. The group also planned the July Homemakers' Fair and heard demonstrations on flower arranging and antique dishware.
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University of Maryland
Downsville Homemakers’ Club
College Park
Downsville
George Weaver
Carl Weaver
St. James
Willian Huyett
Local Students Earn Praise at Maryland Music Festival
Judges praised Maryland Music Festival participants from North and South Hagerstown High Schools in College Park. Douglas Peterson led the North group and Mrs Amelia Daniels led the South group as students performed Thursday with final ratings to be released after compilation.
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Eisenhower Urges GOP Revival in West Conference
President Eisenhower urged Republican leaders to spread the party platform in the West where GOP losses in 1956 were widespread. He spoke by telephone to 10 Western states at a regional meeting, stressing electing a Republican House and Senate in 1958.
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Arizona
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Lions Officers To Be Elected At Hagerstown Club Meeting
The Hagerstown Lions Club will elect officers at next Tuesday's meeting at Hotel Alexander. Incumbent presidents and vice presidents run unopposed. a three way race is set for third vice president. Other posts include secretary treasurer and tail twister with multiple candidates. Two directors will be chosen for two year terms from a slate of six nominees.
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Mark G. Wagner
Herman L. Stockslager
William J. Donaldson
Jacob L. Hoffman
Lawrence R. Johnson
Arthur C. Miller
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David C. Buchanan
Landis Coffman
Phil O'Connell
John A. Schaffer
John V. Waggoner
Harry B. Zimmerman
Boy's Leg Broken When Hit By Auto
Nine year old Kenneth Rankin of 100 block Belview Avenue received a fractured left leg when struck by a car on Belview Avenue yesterday afternoon. Police said he had alighted from a city bus and was hit by a car passing the bus as he began crossing in front of it. Mildred Paxson of Marion Pennsylvania was the driver.
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Bloodmobile Plans Visit To St Johns Lutheran Church
The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross announces the bloodmobile will visit St John’s Lutheran Church on Tuesday May 7 from 10 p m to 3 30 p m. The quota is 176 pints with advance reservations urged to reduce waiting. On Monday the vehicle will stop at the Slate Reformatory for Males where inmates may donate blood.
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In Memoriam Percival S Palmer of Mercersburg Academy
Percival Stanage Palmer, a Mercersburg Academy instructor for four years, died of a sudden heart attack at his Burnt Cabins home Wednesday night. Born 1893 in Middletown Ohio, he served veterans’ employment programs and led the Connecticut chapter of the International Association of Public Employment Services. He is survived by his wife Sara, five sons, two daughters, four sisters and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at Kelso Funeral Home, McConnellsburg, with burial in Wallingford, Connecticut today.
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Outlaw Women Feature Opens at State Line Drive-In
Jacqueline Fontaine stars in a top featured role in Outlaw Women, starting Sunday at the State Line Drive-In theatre. The presentation highlights a western action plot with noir tones, promising a crowded weekend crowd and strong box office attention.
Bridgewater College set to honor graduates with Rev. Richards speech
The Ray Bob Richards, minister at large for the Church of the Brethren and noted athlete, will deliver the principal address at Bridgewater College's commencement on Monday morning June 3. He completed his undergraduate work at Bridgewater.
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Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Ends in Grand Parade
Win chamber Virginia May festival closes with thousands in parade. Queen Shenandoah Anne Denise Doughty Tichborne of Winchester England rode a green white float in The Trail of the Pink Petals. James Cagney served as marshal and praised local efforts after a Pageant and Handley High School Bowl students performance.
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Tichborne
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Garland R. Quarles
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Young to Head Housing Group in Washington County
John Young has been elected chair of the housing committee named last month by Governor McKeldin to study substandard housing conditions in Washington County. State's Attorney Yom Kaylor was elected vice chair.
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Washington County
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Kaylor
Meeting plans for Divs Jayne Ingram secretary role
The secretary of the group is listed as Divs Jayne Ingram. Members schedule another meeting for Thursday evening in the chalet room of Hotel Alexander.
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Jayne Ingram
Hotel Alexander
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