Service Men Urged to Apply for Absentee Voting
Maryland service men and women 21 and over may vote absentee in the November general election if they are away on military duty and meet residency and age rules. Applications must reach the Maryland Secretary of State by November 1. ballots must be received by election day. Relatives can arrange ballots, and ballots may be sent to service members overseas or voted in person upon leave.
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Society of Friends
United States
Maryland
Hie
Sentes
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Washington County
Secretary of State
Potomac
Fish and Wildlife Service
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission
Great Falls
Wildlife Service
Commission
Look Who's Now Waiting At Altar
In Wellaton England on September 23 Rev M F Giles arrived late causing the bride and groom to wait at the altar. He delayed and led them to sign the marriage register after hastily joining vows in front of a hurried substitute. He apologized claiming forgotten wed instructions.
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Wellaton
England
M. F. Giles
Gites
Letter from the front about love and duty amid war
MAL BOYLE reflects on soldiers' brief romances with Japanese women, noting barrier strains and moments of tenderness. A private reads a Tokyo cabaret letter while a sniper fires, and the piece weighs duty, loneliness, and fragile bonds in occupied Japan.
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Mal Boyle
Orea
Taego
Rite Amd
States
Tokyo
Japan
Moon
Sky
Two Mafia Mysteries and a Racing News Wire
Washington column reviews two major enigmas in U S crime politics the Mafia and the Continental Press Service that supplies racing news to bookmakers The piece notes limited evidence on Mafia leadership ties to liquor and olive oil interests and the elusive continental boss while questioning who truly controls the racing information network and its impact on bookmaking operations Future Senate committee probes are anticipated to pursue both issues.
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Washington
NEA
United States
Special Senate Committee
U. S
Continental Press Service
Mafia
Black Hand
Maly
Mafia 8
Senate Committee
Ialy
Lucky Luciano
Kansas City
New York
U.S
Continental
Cleveland
Edward J. Meltride
Autumn Garden Signs of Stealing Old Roses
Edgar A. Guest reflects on a garden's decline as roses admired in June now show wear. The verse contemplates changing seasons and faded beauty, conveying a quiet mood of transition and reminiscence in autumn.
Notebooks and Local Happenings in Williamsport Area
In Williamsport and surrounding towns, residents report a mix of small-town stories. Georgia amasses playful miniature dogs, local politi cal candidates James Hollyday and Martin Ingram vie for State's Attorney, and community clubs like the Lions contribute health and youth programs. Historical notes recount taverns, streets, and early alley improvements as well as recent flood rescues, school aid, and wildlife sightings.
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Williamsport Lions Club
Williamsport
Hiatus Hernia Explained Its Symptoms and Treatments
Hoo Je Kee describes the hiatus hernia as a dome shaped diaphragm weakness with openings for blood vessels nerves and the esophagus. Symptoms include indigestion belching regurgitation and chest pressure while standing or after meals. treatment ranges from small frequent meals to lying down after eating and abdominal supports, with surgery for severe cases.
Arma Service Stores questioned over shortening grocers' hours
A 20 year old notice reports Arma Service Stores being questioned about reducing grocers' working hours while other workers have regulated schedules. The aim is to close stores earlier in summer. the State Forestry Department also announced a Sideling Hill fire tower project.
Prosecutor Wins Thanks Of Wife In Court Action
Victoria British Columbia Sept 28 wife praises prosecutor after husband is ordered to pay hospital insurance premiums. She says the action prevents looming hospital bills and helps the family manage medical costs.
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Victoria
B.C
Energi Sinks After Mine Hit Off Sweden Coast
Eleven crewmen from the 960 ton steamer Energi are missing after the vessel struck a mine and sank in the archipelago off Sweden's east coast in the Gulf of Bothnia. Rescue efforts continued with authorities investigating the incident.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Energi
Swerten
Gulf of Bothnia
Jottings From Yesteryears In Canton and Hagerstown
Col James Williams, of the Western Army, attended the G A R Convention in Atlantic City and visited Gettysburg and Hagerstown to see his mother's birthplace. A new metal case for storing profiles and documents is installed in the City Council room. The Boonsboro School Board opens another school due to grammar-room crowding. Miller, a Male High School graduate, is appointed as a teacher. Partridges scattered through Williamport after a flock flew in yesterday. Local weather prophets warn of a hard winter.
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James Williams
Canton
Ohio
Atlantic City
Gettysburg
Hagerstown
Col
Willams
Boonsboro
Sc. F. Miller
Williamaport
Barbs by Mal Cochran on gossip and ads
The column notes men gossip more than women and jokes about kids avoiding films due to babysitting. A Paint Will Save Your Home ad prompts payment reminders. The piece urges early rising and references over five million glasses sold annually as a lighthearted nudge to stay positive.
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Mal Cochran
Berkeley Springs Lions plan parade and festival profits noted
Berkeley Springs Lions Club met at Caca pon State Park Inn and heard Ted Malone stories read by Rev. Sunderland. Festival committee chair Michael reported a $1,000 profit and a mummers parade set for October 30 featuring bands floats and schools with Queen of Charm and cash prizes. Local arrests include Russell Stotler fined for driving with revoked license Lindy Shambaugh guilty of assault and Barrett jailed for drunken driving and stop light violations.
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Berkeley Springs
Lions Club
Cacapon State Park Inn
T. W. Sunderland
Ted Malone
J. M. P. Michael
Lions Community Festival Committee
Clara Burkhart
Russell Everett Stotler
Crosa Junction
Justice
C. C. Dyche
Lindy Shambaugh
Magnolia
Lindsay Barrett
Cherry Run
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Quatrains
Axo
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Halfway
Vincent E. Sprecher
Board of Election Supervisors
Qistridt
Sprecher
John S. Hollyday
Martin K. Ingram
Republcan
Yolande
Bethezr
Deven
Amer
Lexott
Alsatia
Purus
William Preston Lane
Igy
Globe
Indian King
General Washington
Sign of the Black Bear
White Swan
Black Horse
The
Eagle and the Bell Tavern
John Ragan
Glove
Arcade
Lester Bros
Washington House
Baldwin
Questa
Baldwi
Edgewood Arsenal
Ted Otto
Betty Sprecher
Bessie M. Sprecher
Winter Street
Otto
Sandy
Herman Weeks
Hays
Columbia River
Pacific
Church and
High Streets
T. Wilmer Summers
Summers
Fred A. Friedrich
South Locust Street
Adolph Hitler
National Socialist Party
Germany
K. D
Bright
T. E
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W. T
Sunder
Yesteryears
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