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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

daily over his route to bring you let
tiers from loved ones; your favorite
newspapers and magazines; that
package you have been expecting for
days; or the countless other pieces
of mail that find their way into the
mailman's pouch. In fact you know
them doubly well during the Christ
mas season, when they stop by your
house with those Christmas greet
ings and Christmas gifts.
But how many of you know the
clerks who work behind those win
doWs in the Hagerstown Post Office,
day in and day out, sorting the mail
so that your mail carrier may bring
it to you promptly.
So let's take a peek behind the
scenes and see what's going on.
Through the courtesy of postmaster
Thomas M. Simpson, your reporter
made a trip through the mailing
room last Friday, during the peak of
the Christmas rush, and here are a
few of the things he found out.
During the time of the peak load,
which lasted about ten days, the
clerks handled about million and
half pieces of mail and 10000 pack
ages, or, in other words, 10000 let
tiers and 1000 packages (incoming
and outgoing) every day.
In order to handle that huge guam
tity of mail there must be system,
and system there is in the Hagers-
town Post Office-and it's real one.
Let's start off with those letters
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Republican Club To
Elect President
Luther Bloom And H. L.
Mills Nominated - Election
Next Month.

At the monthly meeting of the
Mems Republican Club, held on Mon
day night in the club room on South
Potomac Street, Luther Broom and
II. l.. Mills were nominated for the
office of president of the club. This
was the only office for which more
than one candidate was named. The
election will take place at the Jan
uary meeting.
John L. Swain was renominated
for the office of vice-president;
William Cosey won the denomination
for secretary, and Harry Newcomer
was again named treasurer.
Mr.. Bloom resigned during his
first term as president of the club,
when he joined the armed forces
during World War II. Mr.. Mills is
rounding out his second year as
head of the club.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
New License Plates
Will Be Permanent
Front Bracket VIII Be Needed
AS Two Plates - Front And
Rear-WiIl Be Issued.

Distribution of the new permanent
type motor vehicle license plates
will start late in February. Two
tags, one for the front and the other
for the rear of the vehicle, will be
issued to all applicants.
w. Lee Elgin, Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, asks motorists to
have in readiness, a bracket for the
front tag Many of the new automo-
biles, as well as the older cars, are
without brackets and accessory deal
ers report that there is shortage
of that item.
Law requirements make it neces-
Sary that the rear tag be illuminated
to render it clearly legible from a
distance of at least Is feet, at night.
The colors of the new tags will be
black numerals with an aluminium
background.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

There seems to be widespread dis
content on the part of workers with
wages customers with prices, and
investors with the prospects for the
profitable operation of their prop
critics. TX. I. Keller in a report to
Chrysler Corporation Stockholders.
Il have heard that badness is con-
sidered a sign of intelligence /.
that bald men are thinkers rather
than doors Clinical evidence
shows this isn't so, that the condition
results from the activity of the Cen
docrine) glands !. DIR. Herbert
Rather, associate professor, North
ern University.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

Ordinarily, post Office clerks are
on a 40-hour weekly schedule, but
during the Christmas rush they
worked an average of IA hours a
day. And not only the clerks, but
the post Office official family as well,
from postmaster Simpson on down,
and the staff was augmented by the
hiring of 81 temporary employees
for the rush season.
Finally, here are the names of
the post office officials and the clerks
who work in the mailing room-aIl
of whom, together with the mail
carriers, deserve a real pat on the
back for job we'll done.
Postmaster, Thomas M. Simpson;
asst. postmaster, Abner V. M. Gear
hart; superintendent of mails, AL
bert Snyder; asst. superintendent of
mails, Floyd Hightman; clerk in
charge, Francis M. Heck; secretary
to postmaster, Charles r. Roelke;
clerks, Earl S. Baker, Ralph w.
Barncord, Carl v. Bowman, Clarence
C. Bowman, Murray E. Eiler, Earl
S. Flock, Charles I. Eyler, Newton
E Hoffman, Walter r. Hutson, Roy
E. L. Mari, Lawrence L. McClain,
Gerald E. Munson, Scott F. FITTING
er, James R. Pryor, Valentine B.
Reichard, Jacob W. Roney, Frank K.
Russell, Glenn E. Sigafoose, John R.
Stouffer and Joseph E. Trovinger;
war service clerks (indefnite), w.
M. Morgan, jeanette B Seibert and
Mildred L. Wolfinger.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

All of you know the mail carrier
on your street-that friendly chap
who, day in and day out, rain or
shine, snow or sleet, drops your let
tiers in the mail box Cor rings the
door bell if you haven't one). And
those of you living in the rural areas
have warm spot in your hearts for
the carrier on your route, who like
wise, regardless of weather, drives
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

and Christmas cards you mailed.
Gathered up from the city mail
boxes, or the drops in the post office
lobby, they are dumped on big la
bles and divided into two groups
First class mail, Of course, being
handled frsD. They are then run
through a cancelling machine, cleo
trically operated, which cancels the
stamps and puts the mailing date on
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Valuable One-Acre Farm

One acre of land owned by Viii
liam H. Muhl and part of the pro
posed $500 acre Baltimore Munich
pal Airport, was valued at $23,250
by a jury in the Credit Court for
Anne Arundel County when con-
domination proceedings were brought
against Null to obtain the land.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

they are picked up by the parcels
post delivery clerk for delivery to
you by truck, while the out of town
packages are sorted, according to
cities and states, in big hampers,
from where they are sacked and de-
livered to the railroad station.
That, briefly, is how your mail is
handled in the post Office mailing
room.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Would Bar Sunday Funerals

Members of the Cumberland Min
isterial Association have approved
a proposal to eliminate Sunday fu-
nerals because of the press of very
many other religious duties on that
day. Cooperation of the funeral
homes of the city will be sought to
put the plan into operation.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Voting BY Mail Ended

BY means of a proclamation Gov
ernor O'Conor declared the war
Urgency with regard to
the voting by mail law" ended.
This act will change Baltimore's
primary election date from March
A to April l.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Homes For Army Personnel

Four Army bases in Maryland
have been recommended as sites
where family dwelling units will be
constructed to accommodate the
families of officers stationed there.
The four camps are Camp DERRICK,
at Frederick, Fort George G. Meade,
Edgewood Arsenal and Andrews
Field.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

Il want to know all about the
marriage law +. and all about the
divorce laws, because never did like
to get into anything / couldn't get
out of."From letter written by a
prospective bridegroom to L. p.
Brooks. assistant attorney general
of Kansas.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Yule Savings High

Christmas Savings Funds in Bal
timore banks and other associations
totaled about $7,8O5,391. The figure
for only one year, 1880, was higher
when a total of 100000 was
reached. There were approximately
100000 depositors during 1916.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

The Tokyo press hope that the
world powers will follow the ex-
ample of Japan" and outlaw war, is
mighty like the condemned's last
words to the prison chaplain, tell
the boys that crime doesn't pay
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Navy Needs Air Base

Navy Needs Air Base
In spite Of protests from property
owners officials Of the U. S. Naval
Academy at Annapolis are attempt
ing to acquire land in the vicinity
of. Sandy Point to erect 1900 acre
airbase at cost of $12,0OO,OOO. Much
of the land is owned by persons who
maintain summer homes there. Adj
miral Aubrey Fitch superintendent
of the Academy, has on several oc-
casions expressed the opinion that
he believes failure to provide avi-
alton facilities will force the Navy
to move the Academy from Annap-
oils.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Runaway Plane

When W. A. Byers cranked the
propeller of an airplane at the Bal
timore Airport, the plane suddenly
began moving. It TAXED several
hundred feet and then took of.
Byers, pilot of the plane, grasped
the left wing but was shaken free
as the plane rose IN the air. It few
without an occupant for about 20
minutes and then plunged into the
water off Bay Shore and sank.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

With New York enjoying summer
weather in December one wonders
about the sheet-music sales of
White Christmas"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Items of Interest
From Entire State
States Potato Goal

Maryland's share of the national
potato goal for 1947 has been set at
1860 acres which should produce
100000 bushels of tubers. The ma
tional goal is 375,OOO,OOO bushels.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
PLEASE COOPERATE

1t IS important, that when
you receive your subscriptions
expiration card that you no
t;fy us at once about renewal
or cancellation. Thanks.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26
Post Office Handled Million And Half Pieces OF Mail
And Twenty Thousand Packages During Christmas Rush

Clerks Worked An Of Ten
WLNe Fo P@cIsS Package
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-12-26

This is your town. boost it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
FORMER CTS AID IN BREAKING Up
 TROLLEY STRIKE

LANCASTER, Pa. Feb 8.-Six trolleys and four busses broke through picket lines today in am other attempt of the strike-bound Conestoga Transportation Company to resume operations with volunteer drivers led by former GIs.
 Approximately 100 townspeople crowded a church lawn across the street to watch club yielding police men push pickets aside as the ve- hicles emerged from the company car barn
 Tells of "scah" came from the picket lines just as yesterday when five of the concerns 25 trolleys changed into service. Strikers quit their marching about the barn gates shortly afterward.
 The pickets refused to let a company automobile leave the plant ahead of the trolleys but the police finally cleared a path. Twen- ey-eight policemen had ridden up in patrol wagons at 8 a. m. and 50 minutes later showed pickets out of the way for 23 volunteer drivers to reach the barns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
CAPITOL SHOWS
 7 BIG FEATURES
 DURING WEEKEND

For the weekend bill at the Cap itol, two features will be shown One is Her Lucky Night and the ether is Rough. Tough and Ready
 The Andrew Sisters and their hepcat music, star Martha Driscoll and Noah Beery, Jr., are the fea- tured players in Her Lucky Night" which tells story of girl getting her man in most. unusual series of incidents. The picture is highly entertaining.
 For those who like their men to be of the he variety and their gals with curves and that get-up- and-go which takes them out to see things and insult people, Col umbia Pictures Rough, Tough and Ready" is the answer.
 Chester Morris and Victor Mc- Laglen are co-starred with several lesser-billed hail-and-hearties as their compatriots in the Army En- gineers Port Repair Service, Jean Rogers, Veda Ann Borg and Amelita Ward are the gals who keep the boys hopping and hoping.
 VALENTINE TEA
 By Trinity Guild Sat. Feb. g 2:30 to 5:30. 187-t3)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08

DRINK KING BLACK LABEL.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
TWO THRILLING FEATURES SHOWN
 AT 10TH CENTURY

The double bill at the 20th Gen. tury, Timber Queen" and Wolves of the Range" continues for show ing tonight and at the Saturday Matinee.
 Timber Queen" is a thriller, roaring with action, telling story of an Army hero and his blonde babe in the woods smashing gang of timber saboteurs. Richard Ar len and Mary Beth Hughes have the leading roles.
 Wolves of the Range is also a thriller starring Bob Livingston.
 Cary Grant in Arsenic and old Lace" directed by Frank Capra, is the feature opening Saturday night for a 4-day showing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
? eIi(an n
 CEl after

PELICAN, Alaska, Feb. 6--(Special Ccrfespondence)-- The Progressive Club sponsored a Bingo party at the Kick & Like It Cafe on Janu- ary 26. Over $500 was collected for the March of Dimes drive Bingo was played during the early part of the evening, later lunch was served and the rest of the evening was spent in dancing.
 Dr. Dorothy Hadverson, Supervis- or of Education for the Territory arrived in Pelican aboard the Au- rora on January P. Dr, Halverson visited the Pelican school and re- mained here until February l, when she left by plane for Juneau
 K. Raatikainen and Mrs. Ed Waltonen also left by plane on February l. MT. Raatikainen will be in Juneau about week on busi- ness. Mrs. Waltonen intends to go from Juneau to Skagway where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Ger Itrude Policy.
 MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Max and their two sons returned to Peli- can by plane from Sitka on Feb ruary l.
 Mike Thompson returned here by plane on January 23. MT Thomp- son had been in Juneau for over two weeks attending to business matters.
 Mrs. Don White returned to Peli- can aboard the s. s. Taku on Jan- uary 23.
 Mrs. K. Raatikainen, Miss Vivian Paddock and Gordon Underhill celebrated their birthdays on Janu- ary 3l. Mrs. Raatikainen enter tained a group of friends at a luncheon on that day. Miss Pad dock gave an ice cream party for the children of Pelican on Febru- ary 2.
 MT. and Mrs. Casey Jones ob- served their thirteenth wedding an- niversary on February 5.
 Pelican residents attended a movie aboard the Coast Guard cutter Cedar, on February 2 The feature was a good one and was thoroughly enjoyed by all in at tendance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08

If'S Here! Firsi of Pacific Northern Airlines fleet of three new DC-3, 2l-passenger luxury liners shown above on it's arrival in Anchorage after delivery flight from the factory al Santa Monica, Calf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08

PHONE FIG
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
REPUBLICANS

Get your tickets NOW for the Lincoln Anniversary Dinner from Garnick's Grocery. G89-t3)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
REPUBLICANS

Get your tickets NOW for the Lincoln Anniversary Dinner from Garnick's Grocery. (l89-t3)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08

Soon to be placed in operation over the routes of inc Pacific Northern Airlines in Alaska upon completion by inc com pany of its transitional training pro gram. these transports will offer new high standard in air travel in the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-02-08
TIDE TABLE
FEBRUARY 9
TONIAN HERE

TOMAN HERE J Toman, Anchorage, is in town. He IS registered at the Baranof DRINK KING BLACK LABEL!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
Good News
For Folks Who
Suffer From
STOMACH cas-
IsoUR FOOD TASTE
ACID INDIGESTION

Do you feel bloated and miserable After
every meal. taste sour. bitter food2 n
90. here Is how you may get blessed re-
lief from this nervous distress.
Everytime food enters the stomach Q
vital gastric Juice must flow normally to
breakup certain food particles: else tho
food may ferment. Sour food. acid indi-
gestion and gas frequently cause NOR
bid. touchy. fretful. peevish, nervous
condition, loss OF appetite. underweight.
restless sleep. weakness.
To get real relief you must increase
the low OF this vital gastric Juice. Medi-
cal authorities. In independent labora-
tory tests on human stomachs. have by
positive proof shown that SIS Tonic Is
amazingly effective in increasing this
flow when IL is too little or scanty due
to a non-organic stomach disturbance.
This Is due to the SIS Tonic formula
which contains special and potent acti-
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Also. SIS Tonic helps build-up nom
organic. weak. watery blood In nutri-
tional ancmia-so with a good flow OF
this gastric digestive Juice. plus rich red
blood you should cat better. sleep better.
feel better. work better. play better.
Avoid Furnishing yourself with ov r.
doses OF soda and other alkalizers to
countcract gas and bloating when wi at
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you digest food for body strength and
repair. Don't waiti Join the host OF
happy people SIS Tonic has helped.
Millions OF bottles sold. Get bottle OF
SIS Tonic from your drug store today.
SIS Tonic helps Build Sturdy Health.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
How's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven of these
quiz questions? Turn to Page four
for the correct answers.
l. Who was the Supreme Allied
commander of the invasion forces on
the European front i'm World War
II?
2. The word "kotow." meaning To
bow, is from what language?
3. What gulf lies between the
peninsula of Lower California and
the mainland of Mexico?
4. Charles Wakefield Cadman was
an American author, composer, or
journalist?
b. Are members of U. S. Army
occupation forces who die overseas
buried there?
8. A frill of lace. fastened at the
neck and worn by women over the
bodice is called i?
=. What form of government does
Mexico have?
8. The name of lineal measure
equivalent to forty rods Is what?
.. In the Spanish American War
the first Colonel commanding the
Rough Riders" was Leonard Wood.
Theodore Roosevelt, or John J.
Pershing?
10. What is chevon?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
Traffic Charges
Heard In Trials
Before Recorder

Traffic cases, including speeding
driving without license and careless
and reckless driving. comprised for
the most part the docket Of trails in
recorders court yesterday.
Joe Mitchincr, white and l.. c.
Tay Tor, colored, were tried for
speeding and each was taxed with
the costs.
Wesley Pendergrass, white, tried
for operating Il motor vehicle with
out al operators license, was asScSs-
cd the costs.
Tried for careless and reckless
James Mcknight, colored,
was sento.ced to four months on
the roads, suspended upon payment
of costs and payment for damages
IL the automobile of Lcola Day.
Walter Murray. white. was tried
for trcspaSS and was made to pay
the costs.
Dorothy Homes. white. was charg-
cd with larceny of a watch valued
n $50 from c. \. Billings. Billings
asked permission To withdraw the
warrant, which requcS, the court
grated and he was taxed with the
costs.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
Ration Office Is
Moved To Upstairs;
Afford To Go In

The War Price and Ration Board
office for Vance county and for the
district comprising the counties of
Granville. Warren and Franklin al
so, has been moved from the quar-
tiers on South Garnctt street adj
jacent to the Industrial Bank. where
II has been located since il was cs-
tabliShed at the outbreak of the war.
New quarters arc on the second
floor further up the street over the
Pa2e-Hocutt Drug Store and the
George a. Rose mems shop.
The board now has staff of fou,.
members. headed by Mrs. J. l.. Hin
ton. Its work has been greatly re-
duced since the war started.
Sam Afford has leased the old
quarters and will expand his busi-
ness next door, and will tat in n
line OF musical instruments, heavy
office furniture and fixtures and
other equipment for the trade. lie
VIII move in after repairs and al
terationS have been made, probably
several weeks hence.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
Man The Ramparts,
Members of Legion
Urged By Murphy

Des Moincs, Aug. 2l.-ln Il sting
ing rcbuke of Russian leaders for
Sabotaging international peace ef-
forts. Ray Murphy, past national
commander of the American Legion,
TO-DAY called CT the nations 100000
LcgionnaireS to IMAM the rampartS'
against communist aspirations in the
United States and 10 maintain this
country the unflinching defender
OF world freedom and lasting peace.
IF III the darkness of interna-
t!onal conflict, pickering and maneu-
Vcrrg." Murphy said. I'VE despair
OF the dawn CT peace, let us not
Succumb to that despair. Stark ne
ceSsity may yet force Russia to n
realization that firm and lasting
peace is for her. as or all civiliZa-
ton itself, the one grca; chance for
survival. Given Il long period of
peace. the great miracle of evcrlast-
ing peace ON earth can be achieved.
Toward that ord. ever watthful,
ever prepared. ever wary, but with
sincerity of purpose that the world
cannot doubt, we must ever strive"
Murphy addressed the annual con-
vention of the Legion'S Iowa De-
partmcnt, from which he was elect
eu national commander in 1895. He
now makes his home IL New York
ard is general counsel Of the .ASso-
ciaticn OF Casualty and Surety EN-
ecutiveS. Murphy'S address YVES re-
garded as having particular siSnifi-
canoe because he was one of the
most liberal national commanders
the Legion ever had and in 1871
leo the national convention fight to
have lcnd-lcase extended to Russia.
Prior TO that time the Legion had
been additionally overwhelming in
lis opposition TO any commerce with
the communist government.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
g. |. Democrats
Will Meet Again

Charlotte, Aug. 2l.-LPl-The -
district committeeman of the North
Carolina Gil Democrats will assem-
Die IN Raleigh Saturday for an Or
%anlZational meeting preparatory 10
calling OF Statewide convention.
Il was announced today by Chair
man Frank Parker of .AShevillc.
These committeeman. one for each
congressional district. have been
tuSy spreading the aims and pur-
poses aS outlined in the adopted
platform to veterans. and others, in
the States 100 counties. and have
about completed the task of select
me- temporary CT chairman in each
OF the counties of their districts.
II Is expected that a number of
major problems that have arisen
Will be ihraShed out al the Raleigh
meeting and from present indica-
tons Statewide meeting will
likely be called in the next month
or six weeks. At that time repres-
cntatives from each county will be
present for participation.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-08-21
Budget For
Chest To Be
Up Shortly
Increases Will Be
Sought By Various
Sharing Activities

Within the next few weeks. dircc-
tors uf the Vance County Commu-
nifty Chest will meet to begin prcpa-
rationS ON its 1917 budget. under
writing Cf which will be sought in Il
campaigu this fall. w. w. Bowers is
president Of the chest, and Robert
l.. Oakley is sccretary-trcasurer.
Each OF the half dozen agencies
sharing III the finances of the under
talking will bc required to present
is budget requests FOR the next year.
Most o! them arc expected 10 ask for
increases. The Salvation Army, from
the slart the largest participant j.
the program. has already requested
more than 30 per cent increase. and
both Scou. organizations are expect
cd 10 request more funds than they
have hitherto received.
During the WAY, the chest was in
Guided in the annual United War
FL d drive, which represented the
nyrladS o. wartime activities that
called for money from the American
people. There will re no war fund
campaign this year, nor any more
50 far as is now known. The resul,
Is that the chest will DC wholly on
lis oMu, with all money raised being
keep, ~ home for work among Hon
CCrSOn and Vance county people.
Fer several years the chest budget
has amounted 10 around $4,000. but
much more than that will probably
be called fer by the beneficiary az
t.v!t!cS when they present their re-
quests next month.