Noted Lecturer Discusses Philippines At Rotary Lunch
Dr. Diosdado M. Yap spoke at the Hagerstown Rotary Club on Philippine American affairs after a seven month Orient tour. He outlined colonial history, US ties, and the push for independence around 1946, noting possible postponement amid global tensions and Japan’s expansion. He described the Philippines as a major US market and addressed questions in a post talk forum.
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Philippines
Rotary
Hagerstown
Rotary Club
Diosdado M. Yap
Yap
Orient
America
United States
Philippine
Fili
Congress of the
Japan
Pendence
Maryland
Tydings
Far East
Police Plan For Meeting In Hagerstown September Convention
Plans are underway for the Fraternal Order of Police 25th annual national convention to be held in Hagerstown next September. About 3,060 officers from across the United States are expected, making it likely the city’s largest national gathering. Committees have been named with more to be announced November 19 at Franklin Court Auditorium. The 1940 Phoenix meeting attracted about 700 attendees, with Hagerstown’s location allowing strong regional delegations from surrounding states.
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Fraternal Order of Police
Hagerstown
American Bandmasters’ Association
America
Ace
United States
Franklin Court Auditorium
Dames
J. F. Desmond
John Lizard
Jacob Trammell
Urover
Griller
Ways
David KB. Clark
H. B. Kiser
L. R. Schmidt
H. R. Maugans
Sgt
J. B. Brown
Phoenix
Ariz
Pennsylvania
Weat Virgints
Ohio
Indiana
Eagles Dance To Aid Boystown Dormitory Fund
The Iraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 694 in Boystown Nebraska invites all to a Friday dance to benefit the new Eagles Dormitory at Boystown. Since launch 22 years ago over 4600 boys have been admitted with no imprisonments after leaving. Tickets available from Eagles members. music by a popular orchestra. large crowd expected.
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Order of Eagles
Aerie
Big City
Eagie
Boystown
Neb
Odd Fellows Temple
Regaardiasa
Tace
Flannigan
Eagles
Eagles Lodge
Official County Results Show Seven Amendments Lost
Official count under way in Washington county confirms most amendments and four referenda failed by large margins. Legislation on a new courthouse and lawyer licensing were local items. Statewide measures on tax exemptions and pay raises were defeated. Fisheries Commission and other revisions showed mixed outcomes across precincts.
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Board of Election Supervisors
Washington County
Peoples’ Coast
Baltimore
Maryland
Baltimore City
Court of Appeals
Baltimore People’s Court
Seventh Circuit
Fisheries Commission
Evangelistic Services Move Through St Pauls Church and Homecoming Soon
In Big Pool on Nov 6 evangelistic services at St Pauls Evangelical Church led by Rev Harold Sites included visiting ministers and Miss Hazel Beard of Hagerstown as evangelist. Rev C W Fink pastors Mooresville Church of God. W F Murray preached Sunday afternoon. Homecoming and Rally Day set for next Sunday at 2 30. Mrs Anna Bowers heads Sunday school, Mrs Admiral Sword leads class. Mr and Mrs M J Henosey moved into Overbrook Hotel apartments Clearspring for the winter. A Halloween party for upper village school pupils occurred Saturday night November 3 with a lively turnout.
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St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Harold Sites
Mooresville
Anna Bowers
Admiral Sword Fa
M .J. Henosey
Overbrook
Clearspring
Legion Plans Colorful Parade For 23rd Armistice Anniversary
The American Legion Morris Frock Post will mark the 23rd anniversary with a parade forming at 2 PM at Washington and Prospect led by colors and the Municipal Band. Elks of Hagerstown lodge will enter an historical feat, with services at St. Johns Lutheran and memorial tablet ceremonies at the Courthouse. An 11 AM memorial program, 6 PM banquet at Becks tavern, and a Legion dance will follow.
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American Legion Promise
Washington
Prospect Streets
Morris Frock Post
Kennedy Expected To Quit His Post
Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy indicated he might not return to London as early resignations among envoys home from Europe were expected after the election. The piece also notes local notices, hospital recoveries, road relocation costs, and school attendance in Pecktonville and surrounding areas.
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Kennedy
Washington
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Europe
Ballot Shortage Hits County Elections in Lutkin Tex
In Lutkin Texas on election day, about four hundred voters could not ballot as county auditor Amos Courtney failed to supply enough ballots. He claimed to have ordered 2000 more than the last election, but ballots ran low by afternoon. Many workers could not vote as supplies were exhausted. Court ney left town for several days after the shortage occurred.
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Lutkin
Tex
Butkin
Amos Courtney
Angelina County
Courtney
Tributes Paid To Mrs. Simon
A tribute to Mrs. Jacob Simon, wife of Rev Dr L Simon, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, was read at Trinity Women’s Missionary Society meeting. Miss Ida Watkins presided. the address honored her leadership, Christian character, and devotion. The tribute urged dedicating oneself to the ideals she stood for and inviting others to follow her example.
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Jacob
Simon
L. Simon
Trinity Lutheran Church
Women’s Missionary Society of Trinity
Ida Watkins
Harvey Rowland
Lottie Keller
Hersel
Planting memory gardens in honor of a beloved member
The text describes a memorial gesture to enshrine a beloved woman’s memory with symbolic gardens. Each plant represents love for Gog and humanity, Christian character, gentle nature, past counsel, and lasting affection through forget-me-nots. Mrs. Simon is moved from life to memorial member by the Young People’s and Women’s Missionary Societies.
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Gog
Simon
Young People's and Women's Missionary Societies
Council Meeting Preview Tonight Focuses on Routine Business
Outside of routine monthly reports little business is expected to be transacted at the regular weekly meeting of the Mayor and Council tonight. The session will cover standard approvals and updates with no major policy items anticipated.
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Washington &J
House of Blue
Hagerstown Industrial Savings & Loan Co
Jonathan St
Kelvinator
Bohman-Warne, Inc
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Community Finance Service, Inc
West Washington Street
South America
Langley Field
Army Air Base
Ordnance
Langley Field, Va
Legion
Bonnie Revell
Pecktonville
Homer EB. Murray
Big Pool
Indian Springs
Gerald Shank
Melvin McCarty
Parkhead
W Murray
Evangelical Church
Snyders
W. Va
L. DP. Markley
Racey
Virginia Conference of the United Brethren Church
Sleepy Creek
Earl Kesecker
Riverton
Junior Snyder
Gane Shives
Doris Kline
Billy Murray
Junior Michael
Janice Mort
Don Shives
Norma Everitt
Angus Reed
Bruce Reed
Billy Everitt
Bobby Everitt
Leona Reed
Carol Michael
Dorothy Moore
Peggy Turner
Ruth Hofe
Dotty Spielman
Clarice Mort
Edith Shirley
Edgar Murray
Betty Beauchamp
Jackie Reed
Donald Yedrick
Sammy Beauchamp
Teddy Poffenberger
James Farmer
7Im Murray
Genni Hofe
Evelyn Moore
Jean Shirley
Madagascar
Express
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