Towing Of Cars By Police Legalized In Restricted Zones
The Mayor and Council approved an ordinance allowing the police to tow illegally parked cars from restricted zones. City Attorney Francis Urner said the measure clarifies that nothing currently authorizes or forbids towing. The ordinance charges towing as part of illegal parking penalties. The Smithsonian notes some evidence that coal deposits formed from ancient plant matter along old shoreline oceans.
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Francis Urner
The
Smithsonian Institution
Maryland State Teachers Convention in Balti more
State Teachers iPlan Convention draws most of Washington County 59 teachers to Baltimore for the 83rd Maryland State Teachers Association meeting November 2 to 4. Harry R. Poole of Smithsburg High School is a nominee for president and will preside November 3. William M. Brish, county superintendent, discusses his Europe trip aboard the Flying Classroom at the November 2 dinner. About 14 809 public school students in the county affect class schedules during the gathering.
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Washington County
Baltimore
Maryland State Teachers Association
Harry R. Poole
Smithsburg
Wiliam M. Brish
Europe
Thi
Wright named chair of initial gifts for Chest Drive
Fred Wright Jr a local insurance executive is named chair man of the initial gifts committee for the 1950 Hagerstown and Washington County Community Chest Drive. The 26 business leaders will seek large individual gifts from November 9 to 17 supporting 12 organizations. Wright notes the committee acts as peacemakers giving a full week of effort to fund the Chest and inspire city and county residents to donate generously.
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Fred Wright, Jr
Hagerstown
Washington County
Paull S. Shields
Wright
Red Feather
Community Chest
Flo
Haxerstow
Red Cross
Brownsville Church Re dedicates Sanctuary After Redecoration
An all day service at Brownsville Church of the Brethren near Garretts Mill marks the re dedication of the sanctuary after redecoration. About 45 present members of the congregation are expected for morning and afternoon services with Rev. B. Fred Spitzer of Hagerstown to speak in the morning and Rev. S. Earl Mitchell of Hagerstown to give the afternoon address. Special music by local groups and ministers will be featured. Morning worship begins at 10 45 and the afternoon service at 1 45. Families are asked to bring a basket lunch for the noon hour.
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South Brownsville
Thhe Brethren
Garrett's Mill
Friends of the Church
Brownsville
Fred Spitzer
Hagerstown
Route 3
S. Earl Mitchell
Earl Mitchell
Younkins
Potterers
Poisonous snakes usually lack venom in their flesh
A short note explains that the meat of many poisonous snakes does not contain venom, challenging common assumptions about venom presence in snake tissue and suggesting caution in handling or consuming such meat.
Donovan Beachley Describes Mexico City Trip To Kiwanis
Industrialist Donovan Beachley told the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Alexander about a auto trip to Mexico visiting Monterey and a famous volcano. In Mexico City they attended a bull fight seen by 60,000 and viewed ruins claimed to be 5,090 years old. The program was run by Fred C. Wright Jr and Hunton P. Mills joined as a new member. A stag party for members is set at Fountain Head on Oct 25.
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Mexico
Donald von R. Beachley
Kiwanis Club
Alexander
Beachley
Leo H. Miller
Auto
Monterey
Mexico City
Ways and Means
Fred C. Wright, Jr
Ihairman
Hunton P. Mills
Paul Barnhart
Prince Georges County
Hagerstown
Wilson P
Walter Daniels
Carroll Poffenberger
Fountain Head Country Club
Wed
Beans On Board Fueled Long Voyages At Sea
Long lasting beans aided shipboard meals when salted meat dominated provisions. Sailors relied on preserved beans to stretch rations during extended voyages and harsh conditions at sea.
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Cesar Romero
Schenley
Schenley Dist. Inc
N.Y.G
iPlan Convention
Television Sales & Service
Hotpoint Appliances
Dietrich
Maugansville
Winter & W. Washington Sts
A. Luggage
D. Women’s and Children’s Hose
F. Millinery
K. Ladies and Girls’ Accessories
L. Men’s and Boys’ Furnishings
N. Men
P. Men
R. Women’s and Children’s Shoes
S. Men
T. Rubber Footwear
U. Men’s Clothing
W. Washington ST
HILL
Jardinieres
Hill’s
TOY & Novelty Store
Potomac Street
Fred ,C. Wright, J
Pont Tontine
Howard
Paint Store
Washington Street
Donovan Beachley
Lydia
Pinkham
Lester
Lester Grand Piano
Philadelphia Orchestra
Pan-American, Conn & Others
Whiteset Music Co
W. Franklin St
Hagerstown, Md
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