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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1944

Page

7

4 H Clubs Dinner Highlights State Fair Contests

The 4 H clubs held a dinner at St. Marks Lutheran Church marking day two of state contests linked to the Hagerstown Fair. Mylo Downey announced winners. George Fry presided. Washington County led dairy cattle judging with Hartford and Frederick counties next. Awards went to Doris McCauley Hoffman, Lee McCauley, Hedwig Heinemann, and others. John and Paul Harbaugh won the demonstration contest. Billy Cunningham and Robert Shank won horse fitting and showing. Jeanette Shafer and Leroy Metz led Belgian stock prizes. Ural G Bee will judge the swine exhibit today.

Mylo Downey University of Maryland George Fry Montgomery Washington County Hartford County Frederick Doris McCauley Hoffman Lee McCauley Hedwig Heinemann George Hyatt Floyd Arnold John Paul Harbaugh Baltimore County Allegany Carroll Harry W. Beggs Dorchester County Glen Sonner Ohio Billy Cunningham Robert Shank Howard Jeanette Shafer Albert Kreisinger Leroy Metz Mary Fry Harold Durbin Harry Brewer Simon L. Downey Fair Board John Clark Maryland House of Representa

Y M C A Reports On Summer Work

The Y M C A presented its summer activity report led by General Secretary Harold Peters at the board meeting. Attendance at camps totalled 74 boys and 75 girls with strong swim participation and an adult swimming program adding 62 women and 22 men. The report also notes a new community basketball league and plans for staff training, facility use, and committee appointments under President George M. Bohman.

Y.M.C.A Harold Peters Donald Wlopfer Hagerstown Peters Fairchild Employes George M. Bohman Geo. W. Updegraff F. S&s. Leiter E. S. Summers Walter Cleland Geo. M. Bohman E. N. Funkhouser P. J. Potter Hf. L. Mills Jack Howard A. K. Coffman H. K. Stickel R. A. Highbarger M. S. Grossman Endowment R. Paul Smith Vic. D. Miller John TD. Hollyday P. L. Russell Harold EF. Peters Paul M. Robinson W. L. van Horn Omer T. Kaylor Armand Hall Wm. C. Diehl Eric C. Summers U.S.C Harold E. Peters Geo. W. Upde Board of H. S. Peters

Daytime Jumper Pattern Sale Instructions

A short note promotes No 3630 jumper pattern requiring 2 yards of 54 inch fabric and 15 yards of 39 inch fabric for a blouse. It invites sending fifteen cents to Hagerstown Daily Mail patterns department with name and address, and offers a 32 page Needlework Book for fifteen cents more with 130 illustrations.

Hagerstown Daily Mail Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York

Medal of Honor Established by Congress in 1862

Congress created the Medal of Honor in 1862 to recognize exceptional bravery by officers and enlisted personnel.

USES Mary land chapter to hold banquet with guest speaker

Following the inspection tour of the cargo ship at the Fairchild Aircraft Plant at 2:30, USES members attend the annual Maryland chapter meeting and return to the Hotel Alexander for a banquet with Grafton Lee Brown, assistant state director of War Manpower Commission, as guest speaker. The first public coffee house opened at Oxford in 1650.

Fairchild Aircraft Plant USES Maryland Employment Service Hotel Alexander Grafton Lee Brown War Manpower Commission

Great Fair Thrills With Rockets and Hell Drivers

At the Great Fair crowds enjoyed afternoon grandstand acts by the Sensational Rockets and Ernie Young Revue with 16 girls, plus trained animals, acrobats and vocal numbers. Evening featured the Hollywood Hell Drivers, stunt cars with 1935 models and flaming walls, plus car ramps and dangerous feats by Chet Gibbons and Jose Chitwood. Judging and exhibits ran through the day with Grange booths and 4-H displays winning prizes, while midway attractions and rides drew steady traffic despite some delays.

Ernie Young Hollywood Hell Julie Chitwood Chet Gibbons Jack Kochman Hollywood Patterson N. J Gibbons George Raft Alan Ladd China Seventh Cross Bozo Cozmo Ringling Brothers’ Circus Chitwood Oklahoma City Jose Chitwood Lucky” Teeter Jack Rothman Buddy Wagner Sibbons Fry Hancock Grange Leitersburg Grange Potomac Valley Grange

Frey Siblings Involved in Smithsburg Event

E r t Frey and Kenneth Frey of Smithsburg were mentioned as in charge, with both named as local organizers in the Smithsburg report.

Ert E. Frey Smithsburg Kenneth Frey

Rotary Members To Donate Blood In West Virginia

Hancock Rotary Club plans a group trip to Berkeley Springs on Monday October 2 to donate blood to the Red Cross Mobile Unit stationed there that date. The Rotarians invite the public to join the effort and make it a community event.

Hancock Rotary Club Berkeley Springs W. Va Red Cross

Dont Neglect Slipping FALSE TEETH

Dont neglect slipping false teeth as they wobble during talking eating laughing or sneezing FASTEETH powder keeps plates firm and secure with no gummy taste or pasty feel Buy FASTEETH at any drug store for added comfort and confidence.

Hancock Citizens Seek Blood Drive Transportation Help

Hancock residents without transport struggle to donate blood as a community blood drive seeks volunteers and fundraising to provide rides. local clinics and organizations urge participation to ensure donor access and maintain supply.

Hancock

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