How a long distance call travels from Hagerstown plant
A photo essay traces a call from its start in upper Jeff to its cross country journey. Mrs. Pennington begins dialing as technicians operate the main frame translator frame and subscriber switches. The AMA tape records details while toll center machinery carries the call onward to its distant destination. The Hagerstown telephone building hosts an open house next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Upper Jeff
William E. Pennington
St. James
Lappans Crossroads
Kenneth May
Chris Ryerson
Warren Smith
Pat Aaron
Don Deeds
Open House Invites Public to New Telephone Building
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co of Maryland invites the public to view the modern dial system at the new building 120 West Antietam Street. Open house runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 to 16, with staff on hand to explain the facilities.
Governor Lyles Speaks to Smithsburg Lions Club
District Governor Robert Lyles addressed the Smithsburg Lions Club at St. Ann's Parish House on Wednesday, highlighting Lions International as the world's largest civic group with 572,000 members and 13,000 clubs in 8 countries. He noted the organization’s 40 year history, urged selecting outstanding local men for service, and praised District 22-W’s rising membership and achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lyles Peccasinn
Smithsburg
Lions Club
St. Ann’s Parish
Lions Clubs
Richard Welty
Lions International
District 22-W
District club inducts Altenburg as member with Legion honor
International President Stickley spoke at the event promising musical participation while an American Legion honor guard guarded the flag. District governor inducted William M. Altenburg into the local club. Jake Hoffman of Hagertown and Leray Castle of Williamsport attended as secretary treasurer and cabinet member respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
International
Stickley
William M. Altenburg
Jake Hoffman
Hagerstown
Leray Castle
Williamsport. Ng
Memorial Day Program by Brownsville Raritan Club
John Brye will master of ceremonies for a Memorial Day ceremony at Brownsville Community Pond on Sunday May 19 at 4 p m. The Brownsville Gapland Raritan Club sponsors the event and invites the public. Boon High School Band will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brye
Brownsville- Gapland
Hears Of Requirements For Teachers At FTA Meeting
Four Future Teachers of America groups met at South Hagerstown High where Richard Seltzer of the Maryland State Teachers Association cited six qualities of an effective teacher. He urged physical vitality mental alertness moral discrimination wholesome personality helpfulness and leadership. The meeting included chapters from Clear Spring North High South High and Williamsport High with refreshments after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South High
Seltzer
Clear Spring
North High
Williamsport High Group
40 Criminal Cases Opened During April
Hagerstown police opened 40 new criminal cases during April, per a monthly report from Captain Jesse Brown. During the period 12 cases were cleared by recovery of stolen goods and seven closed by arrests, with nine break ins, 17 thefts, two auto thefts and 12 bike thefts noted. World's highest capital is La Paz in Bolivia at 11,900 feet.
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Hagerstown
Jesse Brown
la Paz
Bolivia
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Alaska
Governor Lyles
Kryptek
Manian F
Flese
Pridey
Midland Finance
Amy Way
Midland
Midland Finance CO
Franklin St
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FTA
Mercury
Mercury of Motors, Inc
Baltimore Street
Dotty
Reasia
Wetherill
Atlas House
Bowser
W. Washington Street
Chewville
RUN Farm Burana Coop
Peter & Merawers
Huila
Witson Bive
Sam's
Shon Shan
Seb Tate Avery
Mlemete Fet
Howard 2
Mayyierd Ace
Erill
Ioonsecro Thompson
Clear Iprima
Gehr's Hardware Funk Stown Withers Company
Satencastle, Pa
Myer & Fire Builders & Ferm Supply
Mamcochangie Feed & Lemmer Comm
Indtam Spriess Ca Ater
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