16 May 1962
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1962
Page
1
Tawes wins decisive Democratic victory for governor as Mahoney loses ground. Key figures include Miller and Gleason in GOP, Goldstein and Marshall in competing races. Hume makes surprising showing in Washington County. Lansdale Lasseer and son falter amid district contests across the state.
Tepeencastle veterans groups schedule May 30 activities at the American Legion and VFW homes. Local YEW and Legion committees will place flags on veterans’ graves and coordinate with a Veterans of Foreign Wars panel for Memorial Day plans.
The complaint against a one year rate increase by Routerville Water Co. in Franklin County was dismissed by the Public Utility Commissioner of Pennsylvania Kelgar Notinger of Waynesboro. The ruling ends the challenge to the 1 year boost. In other news, veteran comedian dies at 59 after a prolonged illness in Hollywood following a long career in film and television.
State Comptroller Louis Voldatela and Carlton Sickles led yesterday's primary results. Goldstein secured renomination for Comptroller and Sickles won the Democratic nomination for at large Congressman, signaling continued party strength.
Samples Manor cemetery committee will hold its annual spring festival on Saturday May 19 at An Uetam Vargan Rural Park. Memorial Day services are set at the local church starting at 2 pm with special speaking and singing. After the church service, Clapper Michael Post of Roonsboro will conduct further services in the cemetery. Hay Scout Troop 72 camped at Beaver Creek with scout master Albert Butts. Attendants at the local church on Mother's Day included Mrs Doris Bowers as youngest and Mrs Iva Kretzer as oldest, each receiving a Mother's Day cake. The Sharpsburg fire company responded to a fire at the Walkers inner cottage on Shinhamm Road. damage was light. Mrs Agnes Jamison of Sharpsburg, recently ill, visited Mrs Margaret Ingram.
A Tucson captain admitted a policy of giving whistles and lollipops to children of uninsured workers in retaliation for unrest. The unusual gesture aimed to calm youngsters while addressing tensions with local authorities.
An unofficial tabulation lists Democrats and Republicans from Washington County. It names Governor Morgan Amaimo, Comptroller Louise Goldstein, Attorney General Samuel Barvick, U.S. Senator Daniel Byewster, State Senate and House members, county officials, and Republican delegates with vote counts or placeholders, reflecting a full countywide vote summary and central committee figures.
Primary returns show Congressman Mathias and candidate Foley leading in most counties, with Mathias tallying 25 257 votes and Foley 25 600 across Washington Frederick Allegheny and Montgomery. County results for Allagany Frederick and Montgomery detailed, Garrett County pending. Also notes a cold day in Arizona as Elliott and Retty Alice Erickson wed in Phoenix on January 2.
Park Commission considers withdrawing abandoned White Oak school property on Fiddersburg Road from public sale to keep ownership locally, as several county properties have sold after determination no longer needed for schools. A decision to inspect sites before final disposition aims to turn them into park spaces when available. Meanwhile severe weather caused hail and damage across the area, with rainfall minimal at some stations and a 93 degree high in this city, as power issues affected the Potomac region.
Incumbent Clarence Mason fell as David K. Poole won the state's attorney nomination and Edward J. Rowland defeated his primary foe for sheriff. Daniel B. Brewster led in the U S Senate race with five contenders, John R. Foley captured 4963 votes for Congress in the Sixth District, and delegates to the Democratic State Convention included William Baker Myron Bloor Richard Coss William Tuff Leris Mobley Jr John Grove Oscar Spigier. Turnout was light with 42 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of Republicans voting. Gleason upset Miller for the U S Senate nomination in a county race.
A prayer from Bishop W Kenneth Pope of Little Rock Arkansas invoking God to guide The Methodist Church through life and toward home in Christ. The message emphasizes trust, courage under leadership, and spiritual journey.
Readers urged to mail orders to The Daily Mall Needlecraft Dept. for a catalog featuring crochet embroidery knit and weave patterns. Includes pattern numbers, prices, and a forthright promise of 200 designs with a 12 cent pattern fee plus 35 cents coin handling. Offer ends with free patterns item.
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