Five Day Fair and Racing Meet Draws Heavy Entries
Prominent eastern stables send many horses to the five day Fair and Racing meet next week. Race secretary Edward J. Brennen reports stalls are at a premium and over 30 top half milers are expected. President Coffman aims to surpass last fall’s purses as mutuel plant upgrades are completed. Mortimer J. Mahoney and Brennen bring expert staff to Hagerstown with expanded windows and efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Brennen
Baltimore
A. K. Coffman
Mutuel
Mr. Brennen
Hagerstown
Mr. Mahoney
Mills Increase Production at Hub Hosiery Mills
Lowell report states Hub Hosiery Mills raise output from three days a week to five, boosting local manufacturing activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Fireworks and Grandstand Acts at Night Programs
The Great Hagerstown Fair presents a nightly program featuring a bi centennial George Washington fireworks display and a lineup of acts. European Marvel Spirolo performs a globe ascent with fireworks, Skinner's Educated Mules showcase acrobatic drilling, Leona Rolce spins 400 feet in a cloud swing, Flying Fishers offer aerial feats, and Gunpowder & Company with Shorty Evans provide comic talent. Music accompanies afternoon and night shows.
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George Washington
Skinner
Missouri Mules
Leona Rolce
The
Fair Association
Flying Fishers
America
Chas. Fisher
Gunpowder & Company
Shorty Evans
Suit Alleges Unlawful Liquor Sale Caused Injury
John H. Nichols sues J Frank Grove for 3000 claiming Grove sold intoxicating liquor on August 6 leading to Nichols intoxication and a fall down a flight of steps at 968 Pope Avenue. Nichols alleges fractures, contusions, and ongoing incapacity from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Nichols
John Wagaman
George D. Hicks
J. Frank Grove
Nichols
Grove
Nart
Pope Avenue
Suit Filed Over Injuries and Support Claim
A woman, Mrs. Mary B. Nichols, wife of John H. Nichols, docketed a $3 000 suit against Grove alleging her husband’s injuries and resulting incapacity deprived her of support. The action follows prior docketing in the case of an unnamed male plaintiff unable to perform his usual occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Nichols
John H. Nichols
Grove
Plans For Fair Are Completed
Plans for the great Fair next week were advanced at a Fair Board meeting last night. Reports from departments said exhibits would be the largest in years and racing events would be the fastest ever staged on the local track. Details appear in the Mail's Fair section today.
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Fair Board
Talks To Feature Meeting Of Grange At Indian Springs
Community interest and school progress topics to be discussed at the Potomac Valley Grange meeting in Indian Springs Monday Sept 12 at 7 30 pm. State's Attorney D Lloyd Harshlar and Chester B Shank will speak on centralization education reform and improving pupils in Election District No 15 and nearby communities. County education officials invited. all interested urged to attend. A note adds the only book about United States telegraph stamps was written by Joseph S Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lloyd Harshlar
Chester B. Shank
Potomac Valley i Grange
Indian Springs
Marshman
Mr. Shank
Clearspring
Shanktown
Big Pool
Ernisville
Pecktonville
Millstone
Fulton’s
Mooresville Jones’ Run
County Board of Education
Byron J. Grimes
Big Baby and Doll Parade Opens Hagerstown Fair Night
Plans are complete for a five part Big Baby Pet and Doll parade to open the Great Hagerstown Fair Monday night. Fritz the Wonder Dog leads the parade and autographs photos after. Prizes for Baby Show Miss Haverstown and Pet and Doll parade will be awarded after the event with free Midway rides for all children. Two bands perform including Harlem Night Club Revue Jazz orchestra. Washington, D C. is noted for telephone service in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
United States
Canada
Fritz
Floyd Newell
Sheesley
Notables Gather For Big Week At Hagerstown Fair
National and state figures headlined by U S senators congressmen and governors slated for attendance at the 1982 Hagerstown Fair week with invitations sent and replies coming in. Governor Ritchie and staff expected Thursday along with U S Senator Millard E Ty dings congressman David J Lewis State Senator Wallace Williams and Harold C Smith. Mayor Howard W Jackson of Baltimore also planned to attend for several days. Vice President Curtis had not replied yet. Local social notes recount visits and hospitality around Hagerstown including various residents and families through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House of Representatives
Hagerstown Fair Association
Ritchie
U. S
Millard E. Tydings
David J. Lewis
Wallace Williams
Harold C. Smith
Mapleville Social Roundup Sees Wide Guest List
Mrs. Grover Coffman and Mex Howard Stouffer of Polo New Jersey visit William Cunningham and friends. Many guests span from Fairmont West Virginia to Hartford Connecticut and Hagerstown Maryland as families entertain at dinners and weekend gatherings during Labor Holiday.
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Samuel Kaylor
Yeetix
Hagerstown
New Harry McAbee
Eddie
Robert Cunningham
Ernest Baker
Benevola
Alice Reeder
Mildred Arnold
Lena
Hilca Houpt
Paul Lighter
Donald
Ned Keadie
Omar Myers
Mapleville
Grover Coffman
Howard Stouffer
Polo
William Cunningham
Mamie
Katie Fahrney
Hilda Kaylor
Elmer Funk
Roger Repp
Lewis Foltz
Doloris
Bobby
Chas. Evans
Doris
Lucille
Harry Wagoner
Fred Foltz
Hoye
Buerem
Aaron Repp
Virgie Fanrney
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East
Association For
Hart Schaffner&Marx Suits
Berich
Schoble
LA Salle
Crosby Square
Walter Booth
Joseph S. Rich
Philatelist
Andrew Kk. Coffman
Sheesley’s Greater
Washington
Nicodemus National Bank
Hag
Kerstown, MD
George Smith
Robert Markley
Brown Land
Ned Keadle
Washington County Hospital
House of Shagmoor
Leifer Bosthecs
Miller’s
Furniture Store
S. Potomac Street
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