Legion Post opens gym and pool to youth and associates
At the Robert Y. Conrad Post A Legion meeting on May 12 the group voted to allow community children free use of the gym and pool on weekday mornings and Saturdays. Girls and women may use the facilities 10 to 12 40 p.m. with the Women’s Auxiliary in charge. boys 10 to 16 may use Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m. Associates over 16 gain privileges of the legion building. contact Capt. George L Grimm for membership details.
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Robert Y. Conrad Post
Memibe
Poe
Legion
Geore
Grimm
American Legion
Road Bonds Face Strong Opposition in Brunswick Mecklenberg
Brunswick Mecklenberg district shows opposition to Senator Jeffreys with critics arguing against rotation of office and bond funding. Major Marvin Smithey had planned a bid, while officials warn bond issuance would keep the gasoline tax and raise property values near roads. Public sentiment trends toward a heavier anti bond vote than expected as polls approach.
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Brunswick-Mecklenburge
William H. Jeffreys, Jr
Mecklenburg
C. L Palmer
Brunswick
Jeffreys
Marvin Smithey
Marty
Richmond
Senate
Belef
Good Roads Association
Burnt Factory Notes Describe Dry Weather Harm to Crops
June 2 report from Burnt Factory notes continued dry weather injuring crops especially corn and grass. Insects damage corn as it sprouts and meadows are pastured due to poor hay prospects. Fruit crop looks good overall. York apples faltering. Local residents George Strickler of Brunswick and his brother S G Strickler are mentioned. Bertha Feltner visits Martinsburg. J D Wright impaired by a crippled knee.
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Yorks
George Strickler
Brunswick Md
G. Strickler
Bertha Feltner
Martinsburg
J. D. Wright
Bartonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Updates
Mrs. Virginia Hack Marburg returned to Baltimore after visiting her mother at Spring Dale farm. White Sulphur Inn hosts new awnings with several guests. Mrs. P. C. Petie visited her brother George Ebersole in Strasburg. Thomas Lam spent Saturday in Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry and children visited Front Royal. Irene Inskip spent Saturday in Winchester with friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Huber and Mr. Edward Orndorff spent the day in town.
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Bartonville
Virginia Hack Marburg
Baltimore
Betty Arbuckle
Spring Dale” Farm
White Sulphur Inn
The
Nhows
P. C. Petie
George Ebersole
Strasburg
Thomas Lam
Winchester
William Henry
Front Royal
Irene Inskip
W. H. Huber
Edward. Orndorff
Town
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Old Home Paper laments changes in a village as landmarks vanish and progress reshapes the town. The poem recalls boyhood days, former neighbors, and the loss of a familiar rural life to development and modernization.
Lost Trees to Be Replaced by Storefronts and Subdivisions
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls the shade of old trees once along the street now replaced by construction. The note mentions Jim Heffelfinger digging a well and a Farmers' Store selling spring suits, while newer plans bring building sites and booster enthusiasm, marking a shift from past chums to modern development.
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Jim Heffelfinger
Local Wholesale Market Prices Reported by Buyers
Local wholesale market notes list prices for wheat butter hay and corn meal with ranges for different weights and product types. The column includes entries for lambs calves and various dairy goods though many lines are garbled.
Local Market Prices for Chickens Grains and Livestock
Market listings show spring chickens and turkeys with notes on local flour sacks and middlings. Prices cover wheat corn butter fat cattle lambs calves and other commodities in Baltimore wholesale markets with closing values from prior session.
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Baltinchy Wholesale
Bloom News Notes Reflect Local Happenings in Bloom
Mr and Mrs Raben L Long welcome a fine baby. Mrs Martha KE Clowser returns from Washington nursing her daughter. Evelyn W Pifer visits Baltimore. Howard Alfimong bought a Ford. Local residents attend Lutheran Conference for Gravel Springs. Mrs George Hulver visits daughter Karen Long. Boyd Shell visited relatives in Zepp. WANTED Clear cotton for Star Office.
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Bloom
Raben
L. Long
Martha KE. Clowser
Washington
Rena Sisson
Bevelyn W. Pifer
Baltimore
Howard Alfimong
Lutheran Conference
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Sample Shoe Store Company
McCallum
Ana Fone
Faith
the Nathanson? CO
North Main St
the League Shoe Store
East Piccadilly Street
People’s Drug Co., Inc
North Main Street
BELL
Iliad
Funk & Son Undertakers
Jessie Hillyard
East Water Street
Legion Gym
Walt Mason
Universal
Frank Mayo
Phylias Hayer
Nagel Barrf
Harold Lloyd
WDMA
Lloyd
Star
Awiheat
Best
Tony Tees
Bloom News Notes
Cotton Tage
Star Office
Hes
Stile Headquarters
Shipman-Ward
Sousa
Carpeng
Underwood
the Office Supply Co., Inc
Steed
North Braddock Street
E. W. Miller
Up. Thomas & Messer Company
W. Ralte
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