Fairchild Aircraft to Add Large Plant Near Hagerstown Airport
Price Construction Co. of Baltimore to build a $1.5 million expansion for Fairchild Aircraft Division at the Hagerstown site on Middleburg Pike. The $800,000 general contract will double the plant size to about 375 by 500 feet with 27 foot ceilings and modern facilities. The addition aims to boost production of bomber parts and trainer planes under defense orders, raising total Fairchild employment to about 4,800.
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Fairchild Aircraft Division
Hagerstown
Middleburg Pike
R. S. Boutelle
Price Construction Co
Baltimore
Fairchild
National Defense Program
Army
Evert
Wee Fairchild
Defense Training School
Tmber
United States
Rose Hill Cemetery History Details in Hagerstown
Rose Hill Cemetery of Hagerstown was incorporated March 16 1866. By about 1936 over 20300 burials occurred including 4168 Confederate soldiers in Washington Cemetery. The piece lists founding directors officers and later presidents, grounds development, expansions, and perpetual care since 1901, noting a long record of interments and community prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hill
Hagerstown
Washington Cemetery
John A. Wroe
Sharpsburg
Henry Holzapfel, Sr
Rose Hit
Wm. T. Hamilton
B. A Garlinger
W. M. Marshall
David Zeller
Wm. McK. Keppler
Chas, Knoille
Chas. J. Nesbitt
Wim. Updegrate
W. H. Protzman
Samuel Zeigier
A. J. R. Magruder
Geo. B. Oswald
Geo
F. Hevser
Wm. Undeerat
B. A. Garlinger
Wm. T. Hemilton
M.S. Barber
Samuel F. Zeigler
8. B. Scott
Wm. H. Protzman
Frank H. Newcomer
William Updegraff
N. B. Scott
Undegraff
Chas. E. Baechtel
C. Jesse Stottlemyer
Baechtel
Clarence V. Snyder
Snyder
William H. Buchanan
Washington County
Edw. M. Mealey
Samuel B. Loose
Alexander Armstrong
Alexander Armstrong, Sr
George W. Smith, Jr
John B. Sweeney
Rufus M. Hays
J. Ellsworth Stonebraker
John E. Stonebraker
Richard A
David Wolfe
Chas. H. Deibert
Jacob Lefever
Lewis W. Harte
John Wilkenson
Baltimore
T. T. Titus
Lutheran Church
Iren H. Man
Boston
Mass
Willows
South Potomac Street
Willow Lane
Memorial Boulevard
Rose Hill Cemetery
Court Place
Maryland Surety and Trust Co. Bank
Charles E. Baech
Hartle
Potomac
Howard Street
Ward to Head Pittsburgh Hotel Strike Ends With Wage Pact
Joe Ward leads Y M C A campaign division as 2,400 hotel workers end a citywide strike accepting a one year wage agreement totaling 215 000 annually about 16 percent. The walkout caused 1 000 900 in business losses and disrupted services at hotels including William Penn Fort Pitt Roosevelt and Schenley. Hotel management estimate 3 500 guests checked out and daily losses reached about 12 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Pittsburgh
Y’ Division
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
AFL Hotel and Restaurant Employes Alliance
R. G. Hemingway
Pittsburgher
William Penn
Fort Pitt
Keystone
Roosevelt
Webster Hall
Henry
Schenley
City Presses Debt Collection as Water Bills Go Unpaid
City officials warn hundreds of delinquent sewer and water customers that back charges may trigger service cuts within fifteen days. Attorneys have been hired to pursue collections totaling substantial sums, while wage and Social Security payments are noted in related coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Hagerstown
Lump-Sum Social Security Notices Paid in Maryland
Lump sum payments under the Social Security Act issued in Maryland in early 1941 reached 1,085 individuals. The funds went to insured workers who died leaving no eligible monthly survivors benefits, according to Leslie Louns.
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Social Security Office
Maryland
Leslie Louns
Depredations At Park Must Cease
Police William H. Peters announced depredations at Reservoir Park in the West End must stop. After dark, mischievous boys have broken locks damaged water fountains and harmed park facilities intended for citizens. The Mayor and Council consider extra equipment but may suspend the program if damage continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Peters
Reservoir Park
West End
Memorial Day at Rosa Hill Cemetery Marked by Floral Tributes
The article notes ongoing floral tributes at Rosa Hill Cemetery with graveside ceremonies and a landscaped entrance. It highlights past president Dr. Norman B. Scott praising the cemetery’s central Cumberland Valley location and convenient access for citizens and descendants, ensuring a safe repository for the departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman B. Scott
Cumberland Valley
Rosa Hill
Will Discuss Defense Plan In Maryland Conference
The civilian defense program in Maryland will be discussed this afternoon at 4 in City Hall conference room. Isaac S. George of the Maryland Council for Defense will meet county leaders and industry reps to exchange ideas. He tours western Maryland then returns for a Cumberland conference. Mount McKinley is cited as the earths highest peak by base-to-summit measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
City Hall
Isaac S. George
Maryland Council For Defense
Washington County Defense Council
Hagerstown Industries
George
Wotern Maryland
Leister Mobley
Calvert x. Hartle
Richard H. Sweeney
A. F
Dem ons for Defense Savings Stamps sale at retailers
Stores push 10 and 25 cent stamps to attract buyers to the Defense Savings Program. Many outlets also stock 50 cent, 1 dollar, and 5 dollar stamps, with post offices selling all denominations. Some employers offer bonds as incentives to workers who buy multiple stamps. Send buyers to post offices, banks, or savings and loan associations or write the Treasurer of the United States. Classified ads offer cooks for hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Savings and Loan, Association
United States
Washington, D. C
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Fairchild Manager
WM. H. Buchar
Cea Tomes
Meg
Seagraw
Seagram's
Seagram
Segram Distillers Corp
New York
Campaign For Funds
YML. C. A
Joe Ward
Humel Sine
Harvey Miller
Geo. Twrford
Ralph Highbarger
Joe Foliz
R. B. Dansberger
Paul Ridenour
Omer Kearer
Arthur Spiecher
E. Bradley
Mitchell Fockler
Riefer
Romayne Beyard
Capotein
L. R. Voris
Dr. P. L. Russell
Rey Danzer
Leo Miller
J. LL Dudley
Charles Alvord
Howard Stckerl
J. c. Patterson
Joy Fierr
Russell Kepler
Gormen Ingram
H.R. Eavey
Manuel Reuiiman
Carl Mann
Ray Kline
Robert Bledsoe
Roy Powers
Joe Warp
William Updegratt
Grand Army of the Republic
Confederate Veterans
Cushwa
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Earth
Les al i
Eerd
Zytos
Koptok
Washington St
Ryn
Cis
Hill's
Henry's
Hill
Alowin
Boo Peep Hula
Hula
Gorrila
Schwinn
Hill’s
Chicago
Hills Toy & Novelty Store
Potomac ST
Henry’s Theatre
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