FarmDwelling Destroyed Near Hagerstown By Fire
A broom dwelling on Lewis Wingert's farm two miles west of Hagerstown near Route 40 was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs H M Cosgrove and their nine children became homeless, losing all furniture in 13 rooms and meat lard and other foodstuffs. Estimated loss to the family totaled $2,000 with additional damage to the building and its contents. The fire also consumed the summer kitchen and a frame porch adjoining the house. The isolated location, about a half mile north of the highway, hindered efforts to combat the blaze.
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Lewis Wingert
Hagerstown
H. M. Cosgrove
Cosgroves
Farm Home Destroyed After Four Hour Fire Battle
Workmen discovering the blaze near a road alerted crews. An tietam Fire Company pumped water from a stream and fought the flames for nearly four hours. Cosgroves were away at a farm sale when they returned to find their home in ruins.
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Antietam
Cosgroves
Jersey Field Day Planned Saturday
The fifth annual Western Maryland Jersey Field Day under the Washington County Jersey Cattle Club will be held Saturday May 29 in Bakers Woods near Keedysville. Judge H E Dennison of the American Jersey Cattle Club will preside over cow judging starting at 12 30 p.m. Forty one entries are from Washington county breeders. The judging has two sections for county farmers and 4 H club members. Awards include cash and feed. A ladies milking contest will close the day with prizes for winners. All are invited to attend.
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Maryland “Jersey
Washington County
Jersey Cattle Club
Bakers’ Woods
Keedysville
H. HE. Dennison
American Jersey Cattle Club
Warning Issued To Washington County Dog Owners
County officials warn dog owners as dogs chase sheep in northern sections. A farmer shot two dogs yesterday after they attacked his flock, following last summer when several sheep were killed by packs. Owners urged to keep dogs restrained this summer to protect livestock.
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Washington County
War Workers Prayer Service Planned for May 21
Representatives of three denominations met to discuss the War Workers Prayer led by Tommy Fitz of FERA for armed service men at City Park. The event, to be nationally broadcast, will move from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. with rain plans for the Armory. Walking parties from plants aim to spread to schools and the public. Fitz received congratulatory letters from the Salvation Army Boy Scouts Victor Products and others offering cooperation.
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War Workers
Tommy Fitz
FERA
Armed Service
City Park
Fitz
Salvation’ Army
Boy Scouts of America
Allen F. Myers
Washington County
Victor Products Corporation
Scott R. Wagner
Seymour Stern
J. F. Leary
Sheep protectors threaten to kill dogs amid scarce wool
Farmers vow to shoot dogs chasing their flocks as mutton and wool remain scarce. In Jamaica race track earnings, an average daily play of 1,232,299 produced 33,434,081 over 27 days.
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Jemaica
Flag Day Observed By Hagerstown Elks
The Hagerstown Elks lodge plans a Flag Day observance at City Park on Sunday June 12 at 7 p.m. in line with the Presidents proclamation designating June 14 as Flag Day. A principal speaker is to deliver the address followed by a concert by the Hagerstown Municipal Band.
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Elks
Hagerstown
B. P. QC
Thela
Sunda
The
Guard Enlistment Drive A Success
The Maryland State Guard reports strong enlistments bringing Co B to full strength while Co A and Headquarters Platoon still need men. A new permanent training school at Fort Meade will train Maryland State Guard officers through corporal, running weekly through December. Training is free for guard members with transportation provided. the program aims to improve readiness and is open to interested men at the Armory each night.
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Maryland State Guard
Co. B
Co. A
Third Service Command
Fort George G. Meade
United States Army
State Guard
Local Church News and Community Notes from Big Pool
Sunday services at Orchard Ridge Church of God featured Rev. Mr. Murray on the Attractiveness of Jesus with Melvin Hawbaker from Maple Grove Church contributing. A baby boy was born to the Tuckers at Washington County Hospital. Sacred Songsters from Maple Grove and Rev. Murray to perform on WJEJ starting June 6 at 3 30 PM. Potomac Valley Grange met with state deputy I Keller Shank discussing membership growth and a round table on topics during the literary period.
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Big Pool
Orchard Ridge
Frederick
Tucker
Washington County Hospital
Sacred Songsters
Maple Grove Church of God
W. F. Murray
WJEJ
Maple Grove
Potomac Valley Grange
Indian Springs
I. Keller Shank
Granges
Submarine Warfare Talk and British Wooden Shoes Highlight Meeting
C. B. Mason a World War veteran spoke about submarine warfare while Mrs. Geo A Sites led an enjoyable quiz. After the program Prof. and Mrs. Geo A Sites served refreshments. The note adds that Britain is now making shoes with wooden soles to save leather.
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C. B. Mason
Geo
A. Sites
Great Britain
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