County Museum Open Tomorrow
The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts in the City Park remains open on holidays from 1:00 to 6:00. The exhibition showcases Washington County school art with posters murals and craftwork reflecting school activity and community growth. Visitors include state education officials praising the works and support from county and school supervisors. The show runs weekdays 10:00 to 5:00 and Sundays and holidays 1:06 to 6:00, ending May 7.
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Washington County
America
Miss Simpson
Amery
Willis
Chrissinger
Grange Meeting with Mountain View Grange in Smithsburg
The Washington County Pomona Grange will meet Saturday May 30 with Mountain View Grange of Smithsburg as host. John D. Leatherman, master, will preside at Jam A session followed by an afternoon program and lunch. A strong attendance is urged for important matters on the agenda.
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Washington County
Pomona Grange
Mountain View Grange
Smithsburg
John D. Leatherman
Daily Classified Wants and Offers Directory Update
A revised daily directory of wants and offers appears in the Classified Section. The listing updates readers on available items, services, and opportunities across the local market.
Dreams as a force in human progress preached in Hagers Town Kiwanis
Rev. Miles S. Reifsnyder, pastor of Emmanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church, Westminster, spoke at the Hagers town Kiwanis luncheon on We Dream, We Toil, We Worship. He said great works begin as dreams, from cathedrals to paintings, and progress means outdoing our past selves.
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Miles S. Reitsnyder
Capital District
Kiwanis International
Hagerstown
Mr. Reifsnyder
Memorial Tribute to Minnie Davis Smith at Sharpsburg
A large gathering at the Swain home in Sharpsburg paid last respects to Minnie Davis Smith widow of Theodore Smith. She died after years of illness and was laid to rest at Manor church. Revelant guests from Hagerstown and nearby towns attended. church notes mention a stray black snake at Mt. Moriah.
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Howard Swain
Sharpsburg
Minnie Davis Smith
Messrs
Edward Munna
Wm. Leatherman
C. E. Routzahn
J. M. Middlekauff
Wm. Cox
Chas
D.C. White
Wm. Groff
Lena Hoover
Basersville
Floyd Line
George Line
Woodpoint
John Line
Leo Smith
Hagerstown
Haward Davis
Suit for Slander Filed in Court in New York
Chairman John J. Phelan of the New York State Athletic Commission had papers served on Leon Rains, chairman of the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission, in a suit seeking 25000 for alleged slander. The remarks were made at a December hearing where Rains urged concurrence to suspend welterweight Ray Robinson for failing to fight Matty Servo in Philadelphia. The New York commission refused, despite a working agreement between the two bodies.
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New York
John J. Phelan
New York State Athletic Commission
Leon Rains
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Phelan
New York Commission
Rains
Pennsylvania Commission
Ray Robinson
Philadelphia
Matty Servo
Schenectady
N. Y
Memorial Day Theme for Zion Reformed Church Sermon
Memorial Day in Time of War will be the sermon theme at Zion Reformed Church. Rev. Scott R. Wagner will lead the service on Sunday morning. The choir directed by Prof. Charles Howard Roderick will sing Cherubim Song. The public is invited.
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Zion Reformed Church
Scott R. Wagner
DL D
Charles Howard Roderick
Mizichski-Tkach
Freighter Sunk By Torpedo Near Caribbean Waters
Willemstad Curacao May 28 The Netherlands news agency Anera said a Dutch freighter was torpedoed and sunk in the Caribbean Sea during the present hostilities. No crew details were released.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Dich West Indies
Anera
Carib
Sinking dispatch corrects ship tonnage to Fauna
The Royal Dutch Steam Ship Company reports the vessel involved in the sinking is the 1,254-ton Fauna, not the 1,417-ton Fiera as previously stated. Both ships serve the New York to West Indies run.
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Bean
Royal Dutch Netherlands Steamship Company
New York
West Indies
Sorority Shower Honors Miss Geraldine Highbarger
Beta Sigma Phi members hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening for Miss Geraldine Highbarger whose engagement to Mr. William Griffey was announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Highbarger. The event took place at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde KE. Winger on the Conococheague Creek with Miss Mabel Winger as hostess.
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Geraldine Highbarger
William Griffey
A. J. Highbarger
Clyde KE. Winger
Mabel Winger
Classifieds Ad Teaches Easy Tele Phone Pickup
A brief classified notice promotes a simple method to pick up a telephone and engage in a conversation. It emphasizes ease and accessibility for readers seeking quick guidance.
Scorn Your Empty Jibes Dear Betty Brainerd Advice
Dear Bookworm, ignore the loud laughter of those who mock your reading and faith. The doers face ridicule but gain lasting success. Stay true, silent, pursue worthwhile aims, and you may outlast their hollow strolls toward marriage.
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Bookworm
Goldsmith
Jesus Christ
Timber losses from fires storms and pests hit US hoarded stock
Each year fires storms and insects destroy seven billion board feet of standing timber across the United States, causing significant economic and environmental impact on forests, mills and communities dependent on timber.
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United States
Tomato Growing Guide Requested by Stamp For Leaflet
Gardeners are urged to send a 3 cent stamp with name and address to receive a condensed tomato growing leaflet. The guide explains fertilization, staking, pruning and pest and disease control to maximize yields for the next fall and winter. All garden questions answered.
Life to Rubber Articles and Do's and Don'ts for Care
Rubber shortages loom and tips outline how to extend rubber life. Do not expose rubber to heat or sun, avoid oil contact, and skip dry cleaning with leftover greasy residues. Practical advice covers hoses, wringer rolls, refrigerator gaskets, electric cords, overshoes, and storing delicate rubber items. Substitutes cannot yield new tires for 1943 autos, but may aid military needs ahead.
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