Monument To U.S. Airmen Unveiled On Namhae Island Korea
A memorial 11 feet high rises on Namhae Do in Korea to honor 11 U S airmen who died on a 1945 bombing mission. The project, led by local official Kim Kuk Hyung, fulfills an 11-year goal and stands as a reminder of goodwill between the United States and the Republic of Korea. The fallen include Lt Edwards Mills and Lt Ronald Johnson among others from Carbondale Penn to Sacramento California.
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Namhae-Do
U. S
America
Republic of Korea
Kim
U. S. Bay
Yasu
Namhae - Do
Dargwoon Mountain
Pusan
I Kim
U.S
Edwards B. Mills
Carbondale
Ronald J
Walter R. Hoover
Salisbury
Warren E. Tittsworth
Tampa
Fla
Steve T. Wales
Sacramento
Cal
Alamogordo Tree Guards Lincoln Forest for White House
The Sifoot Eaglemann spruce from the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico travels to Washington to grace the White House lawn. Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce members, professional lumberjacks, and Holloman AFB personnel cut the tree at 9200 feet, wrap it in burlap, and spray a wax preservative for transport on two railroad flatcars. President Eisenhower will flip the switch on December 20 to broadcast a world Christmas message signaling a peace warrant.
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Alamogordo
Nim
White House
Washington
Lincoln National Forest
New Mexico
Eisenhower
Obituaries Bring Death Notices From Sharpsburg and Beyond
Several obituaries note deaths in Sharpsburg and nearby towns. John H. Hammond, 90, of Sharpsburg, dies after a weeks long illness. service Monday at Leaf Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Miss Sophia R. Pitt of Baltimore, once summered in Blue Ridge Summit, dies at home after years of illness. Jockey Robert Henry Shirey, 6 year old, held in Hagerstown jail on delinquency charge, tied to a Baltimore girl case. Funeral arrangements and other notices appear amid community ads and upcoming events in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Hammond
John Henry Hammond
Sharpsburg
Jeshua and
Delilah Hammond
Church of the Brethren
Emma Kearney
Charles E
Leaf Funeral Home
Emmett Bittinger
Mountain View Cemetery
Sophia Pitt
Sophia R. Pitt
Charles
Pitt
Baltimore
Blue Ridge Summit Pa
Robert Henry Shirey
Ise Pitt
R. R
Hagerstown
Charles Town
Jefferson County
Tinsburg
Gordon Pitt
Shirey
First Unitarian Church
A. J. Wade
Army Tanks Help Dig Out Lakeport Erie From Snow
ERIE Pa Army tanks and hundreds of volunteers aided snow removal in Lakeport and surrounding areas after a Thanksgiving storm dumped up to 23 inches. Helicopters dropped food to West Springfield as officials hoped to end the emergency within 24 hours. Routes 5 and 20 opened gradually. trains ran hours behind.
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Erie
Lakeport
Lake Front
Ohio
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
West Springfield
Hionat Guard
Red Cross
Arthur Gardner
Pennsylvania
New York
Buffalo-Cleveland
Blaine Hemphill Named Outstanding Man Aboard LST 1163
Blaine T Hemphill fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs FE Hemphill of Nagers town was chosen Outstanding Man of the Week aboard Whitfield County LST 1163. The 19 year old from San Diego home port earned the honor for appearance work quality and can do attitude during his first sea tour. He will receive added liberty.
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Blaine T. Hemphill
USN
Hemphill
Elm Street
Nagerstown
Whitfield County
San Diego
Calif
Nattetk
Virginia
Blaine
Raline
The
L S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Round and Square Dance Night At Fire Hall Ady
Round and square dances occur Saturday November 24 at 8 40 PM at Mairplay Fire Hall with Ady. Dancing every Saturday night at Clear Spring Legion Home tonight. Novelty Four dinner Sunday 12 30 to 5. Winner of steer Willis Boyer 45 Main St Chambersburg Pa. Ady.
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Mairplay Fire Hall
Ady
Clear Spring Legion
Willis Boyer
Main St
Chambersburg
Cash Gifts Best For Hungarians
The State Department advised American citizens to donate to welfare agencies for relief of Hungarian refugees, calling gifts to the American Red Cross or the American Council of Voluntary Agencies for Foreign Service the best option. It issued the guidance in reply to many questions from concerned Americans seeking how to help.
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Washington
State Department
American Red Cross
American Council of Voluntary Agencies For Foreign Services
New York
State To Get 12 Million In Road Aid
Maryland will become the first state to receive 12 million dollars in federal highway funds in 1987 with government approval of plans to use the entire allotment. Robert C. Bonnell of the State Roads Commission said six projects, four under contract, will cost more than the 1957 and 1958 allotments, totaling about 17.6 million with state and federal funds.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Robert C. Bonnell
Thhe State Roads Commission
Bonnell
Mathias Visits Pentagon for Briefings on Military Admin
Anne Mathias daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip H Mathias 943 Forrest Drive this city a sociology major at Denison University Granville Ohio was among 90 students from 20 colleges visiting the Pentagon on November 15 for briefings on government and public administration Following a greeting by Secretary of the Army Wilber M Bruehner talks on management and administrative activities of the Armed Forces were given by members of the Department of Defense Army Navy and Air Force The visit was part of a four month study course sponsored by American University in Washington.
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Wiss Anne Mathias
Philip H. Mathias
Forrest Drive
Denison University
Granville
Ohio
Pentagon
Army
Wilber M. Bruekner
Department of Defense
Navy
Air Force
American University In
Washington
Surgeon Succumbs While Operating
An old style police report describes a surgeon who collapsed during surgery after assisting a nurse. The operating room scene included a fellow surgeon attempting chest massage before declaring the patient fatally stricken. The nurse had aided in the procedure prior to the collapse.
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Louisville
Charles Hugh Maguire
Paradise Apples
Starman
York
Newman
Prayers For Peace At St John’s Church Service
The Rt Rev Nobel C Powell urges daily noon intercession for world peace. Rev Albert H Lucas announces Monday noon prayers at Rogation House and invites Congregation to join. Members may donate clothing for Hungarians via the Chancery next to the church, with shipments planned through Church World Service and the President Bishop’s Fund for World Relief in New York.
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Nobel C. Powell
Marsland
Chancery
Lucas
Church World Service
New Windsor
Austria
Local service members begin overseas assignments in Germany and Japan
Specialist Third Class Cecil M. Canoe of Hagerstown arrives in Europe after field training in Germany. Hospital corps man first class David C. Diehl attends Naval Instructor School in Norfolk. Fireman apprentice Robert E Hebb serves with the Newport Supply Dept. at Naval Station. Kenneth R. Moffitt, of Hagerstown, serves with Marine Air Group 1 at Atsugi Naval Air Station, Japan.
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Cecil M. Canoe
Marty M. Cane
Hagerstown
Germany
Prankfart
126Th Engineer Battalion
Canoe
Army
Fort Belvoir
E Europe
Ed Magerstown High School
David C. Diehl
USN
Crown O. Diehl
Oak Hill Avenue
Patricia A. Gray
Virginia Avenue
Naval Instructor School
Norfolk
Aan
Robert E Hebb
VSN
James A. Hebb
Green Street
Supply Dept
Naval Station
Newport
R. 1
Naval Training Center
Rainybridge
Hagerstown High School
Hoffman Chevrolet Sales
Wame
Kenneth R. Moffit
Randy
Harald Moffitt
Shirley L. Hoffman
Nottingham Road
Fis
Marine Air Group 1
1St Marine Aircraft Wing
Naval Air Station
Aisugo
Japan
Plans Mapped For Lutheran Mission
Committees of St Pauls Lutheran Church on the Western Pike plan a Lutheran Evangelism Mission to be held in Washington County next spring. Rev. Raymond Miller described the mission and outlined work for each committee. Chairmen include Frayer Leroy Clark Jay visits Erroll Miller publicity Earl Knepper hospitality Harry Miles music Juanita Swadley telephone William Bloyer and finance Marshall Kretzer.
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St Paul's Lutheran Church
Western Pike
Washington County
Raymond Miller
Clear Spring
Frayer
Leroy Clark
Jay
Erroll Miller
Earl Knepper
Harry Miles
Juanita Swadley
William Bloyer
Marshall Kretzer
Dancing Every Saturday Night at The Spot Variety
Local ad lists MT Lena venue The Spot Variety Trie open Friday nights. Phone line indicates listings for Friday events with a call to attend and enjoy dancing entertainment at the venue.
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Mt. Lena
Ph. Wi -L
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Korea
Machen Studios
Fairview Rd
Moltie Sanders
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Hancock
Daniel McGrath
Chester F. Hurd
Mercersburg
Bist
Target
Blu
Charles F. Hurd
Fonkstown Rod & Gun Club
Ran Stamey Hurd
Thursay
South Mountain Rod & Gun Club
Smithsburg
Corsi
Washington St
Jonathan
Rome
Stouffer's
Adv
Herald-Mail
Hagerstown Loan & Thrift Corp
West Washington Street
J. A. Hoffmen, Mgr
Sredif Department
Nicodemus National Bank Bahimegion
Summit Avenue
Meee
Depowtt
Ashtabula
Youngstown Vindicator
St.he
State Line
American Legion
Ashiabila
Conneaut
Oho
Kingsville
Nish
Blaine Hemphill
Attention Farm Bureau
Miami
Florida
J.H. Reeder
Boonsboro, Md
Keedysville
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Studebaker
Fleigh Motor Corp
Anne Mathias
ST. Louis
Belly
Bascom Fuli
Saum's
Jonathan St. Adv
Helene ‘Curtis Permahen
Patermac Beauty Salon
Palomie St
Horst's
Paramount
Greencastle
Strife
Gunnell
Prank
St. John’s
Lutheran Mission
Tagg's
Fairground Ave
TOYS
Harvey Maugans
Indiana Ave
Maugansville Road
West End
North End
Long Meadows
CRAIG
U.S. Koylon
Shockey Furniture CO
Corner Cannon & Jefferson Sis
R. T. Bair
Coal - Builders
Steffey & Findlay, Inc
Spickler Motor Lines
R.O.M
Tipple
Dudley
Broadlop
Rt. No. 404
Boonsboro Pike
Poffenberger Road
Elgin Realtors Real Estate and Insurance
Washington Street
West
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