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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
OConor Announces For US. Senate
Sasscer To Ask Reelection To Congress
State Comptroller Willard E. Tawes Expected To Enter Gubr
material Race According To Information Received Late Last
Night By The acknowledgements.

Governor Herbert O'Conor an
nounced on Tuesday night that he
would be a candidate for the United
States Senate seat now held by Sen
ator George L. Radcliffe, subject to
the Democratic Primary. The an
nouncement came right on the heels
OF the Governors radio address on
Saturday night, in which he gave
an accounting of his seven years as
Governor of Maryland.
Many people interpreted Govern
or O'Conor's radio address as trial
balloon for the Gubernatorial nom
nation, but it now turns out to
have been farewell address as
Governor" as well as bid for sup
port in his race for the us. Sena-
torship, based on his seven-year
record as Governor.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
County Keeps Its
Bond Record Intact
Doubles Quota In Seventh Vic
tory Loan Drive; Oversub-
scribes ''E" Bond Quota.

Washington County not only a.
chieved its best showing in all bond
drives to date, but went better than
$2,000,00000 over its quota in the
recent Victory Loan Drive, to win
an anviable position in the entire
state, according to Campaign Chair.
man. John D. Hollyday, who was
particularly pleased that the county
had exceeded its "E' Bond quota
by nearly fifty thousand dollars.
y simply don't know how we did
it, but its most gratifying" Mr.. Hol-
lyday said to be-Independent
reporter Monday afternoon. "And
l think the final figures will be even
more impressive. I am sure the
count is not all in yeti"
The report received by Chairman
Hollyday Monday, from the Balti-
more branch of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Richmond, gave the total
figures to date for the Victory Loan
Drive as: Series E bonds, $948,237.75,
with quota of only $8O0,0O0.OO
Total individual sales $1,670, 1885. rs,
with a quota set at ST, 200,OOO.00 ALI
other sales $3,251, O66.5O, with the
quota of $1,2O0,0OO0O, thus making
the total sales amount to $5,921, 852.-
25, whereas the total quota was
So, 100000
Delighted with the success of the
campaign, Mr.. Hollyday pointed out
that in this latest, as in all prev
ious drives, the wholehearted coop
Grafton of all agencies and organiza-
tons in the county had been the
deciding factor He said:
GAS heretofore there has been
complete cooperation upon the part
of all of the various agencies and
individuals interested in the welfare
OF our community, so that it is prac-
tically impossible to point out the
services of any one particular group.
However, l do feel that the public
is entitled to know about the full
cooperation of the newspapers, radio,
retail merchants, banks, police de-
partment and the men and women
of the various clubs and industrial
organizations. By their wholeheart-
ed efforts the success of the cam
paign has been obtained
"Our sincere thanks to everyone
who had any part in exceeding the
goal assigned to us and congratula-
tons upon the success of a good
job well done"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
DR.. Lusby Addresses
Nurses Alumni Assn.

There will be no peace in the
world until the suffering people of
Europe are properly fed clothed and
housed in the opinion of DR.. Frank
F. Lusby, who spoke Tuesday even
ing before the regular meeting of
the Nurses Alumnae Association
held in Dorsey Hall.
In making a strong plea for
greater interest on the part of the
American public in the desperate
needs of the peoples of Europe, DIR.
Lusby urged his listeners to consult
with their Senators and Representa-
tives and let them know what they
want, done.
Drawing on his own experiences
as medical officer with a combat
unit during the worst of the fight
ing In Europe, the former Medical
Corps major described the appaIl-
ing conditions that he saw in France
and Germany during and after the
conflict - the incredible destruc-
ton, the great numbers Of displaced
persons and the unimaginable lack
OF life's barest necessities, food,
clothing and housing. Having travel
led extensively in Europe before
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Victory Clothing
Collection Starts

Hagerstown and Washington
County's Victory Clothing Collection
For Overseas Relief, part of the Ma
tional Drive, is now underway and
will continue through january 81,
according to an announcement made
by Rev. G. Aubrey Young, local
chairman for the campaign.
Receiving stations have been set
up throughout the city and county
and the packing and the shipping
center is located in the basement of
the Market House.
Types Of Garments Needed
The following are the types of gar
ments needed:
Mems, Women's, Children's and
Infants'-Coats, suits, trousers, skirts,
dresses shirts, knitwear, underwear,
paJamas, nightgowns, shoes (also
galoshes, overshoes, rubbers), blank
cts, bedding, piece goods, remnants
and draperies. Evening dresses,
tuxedos, dress suits and straw hats
cannot be used.)
What is needed is clothing for
both winter and summer wear. It
need not be in perfect repair, but
should be useful. An effort shall be
made to have garments clean and
sanitary. Shoes should be tied to-
gether and matching garments, such
as coat and trousers of a suit, should
be in one bundle.
To promote good will and friendly
relations between the peoples of the
world donors of clothing are re-
quested to write letters to accompany
their garments SO that recipients of
the same may know from whom the
clothing comes and express their
thanks. Letter writing is an import.
ant part of the program, but of
course, garments will be accepted
without letters. Sample letters will
be published in the newspapers to
serve as a guide to your own writing.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Scout Leaders Hold
Dinner Meeting
Washington County District
Executive Committee OF Boy
Scouts Makes Plans For 1916.

With A. Lesley Gardner, newly
elected president of the Washing
ton County District, Boy Scouts OF
America, acting as both host and
chairman, the District Executive
Committee held an organization
dinner meeting at Mr.. GARDENERS
home on Friday evening, when plans
were outlined for Scouting activities
in Washington County for 1916.
After doing full justice to de-
licious spaghetti dinner, prepared by
Mrs Gardner and served by their
charming daughter, Kristin, the
members of the committee got down
to the serious business of the even
ing, the planning of an expanded
program of Scouting within the
county.
B. j. Hagedorn, Scout Executive
of the Washington Area Council, of
which Washington County is a part
stressed the vital need of more
adult leadership and more Scout
Troops, pointing out that, particular
ly in Hagerstown, there were not
nearly enough Troops (and leaders,
to take care of the neighborhood
boys as they became old enough to
join the Scout organization.
Mr.. Gardner then outlined his
plans for 1916 and urged every mem
Der of his executive committee the
necessity of recruiting adult leader
ship. High on the agenda for 1916
is the formation of additional
Scout Troops in Washington Coun-
ty; a permanent campsite; an en-
larged training course in adult
leadership, and a program of Scout
activities that will attract and in
terest every 12-year-old boy in the
county.
Those present, in addition to Mr..
Gardner and Mr. Hagedorn, were:
Robert c. Gardner, vice-president
and chairman of advancement:
George F. Sheck, organization and
extension chairman; DR.. John R.
Craft, leadership training chairman;
Fred c. Wright, Jr., camping and
activities chairman; Donald w.
Maisack, health and safety chair
man; George r. Brey, finance chair
man; Robert D. Shircliff, district
commissioner, and Howard S. Doug
las, public relations chairman.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Pete and Oscar"
Are Back From War
Sgt. Peter Badrich And "Sub-
Cpl" Oscar Are Discharged
From Armed Forces.

They're back from the wars, all
you lucky people
Sgt. Peter Badrich and his ire
pressible, inseparable companion in
arms, honorary Sub Corporal Oscar
O'Connor," have returned to Hag-
erstown where they won their first
fame as entertainers, after many
months of bringing good cheer to
weary, bored, homesick GIs in
India.
Oscar, whose saucy face is as ia
miliar'to GIs as Charlie McCarthy's
is to movie-goers, was not with Pete
when the latter was encountered
downtown Monday. Tired from his
air trip to the States, Oscar was rest
ing at the home of the sergeant's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bad
rich, on Vista St.
Pete, who, before going overseas,
was in charge of all entertainment
and, in fact, wrote and directed the
major portion of it, while with spe-
cial services at Scott Field, Ill, is
finding it little hard to adjust him.
self to being in Hagerstown, and in
multi, only six days after leaving
India. His color is a little startling
seen atabrine "tans' before
but never one like Pete's. He APP
pars to be moving in a faint yellow
hazel
Mrs. Badrich, the former Maisie
June Creech, of ST Louis, arrived in
to join Pete and Oscar
last night.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Bank President
Addresses BPW Club
John Hollyday Is Guest Speak
err AT Monthly Dinner Meeting.

The Importance of Making WHIP
was the subject of an informal adj
dress made by John Hollyday, presi-
dent of the Nicodemus Bank, at the
regular monthly dinner meeting of
the Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club at the Hotel Alexander.
Monday evening.
Mr.. Hollyday, who was introduced
by Mrs. John Dunn, chairman of
the Public Relations Committee of
the organization, stressed the fact
that the most important duty any
attorney is charged with is the draw
ing a correct will, since errors are
final once the testatrix is dead.
In many cases q will is not es-
sential, Mr.. Hollyday pointed out,
since its need is governed by the
survivors. The laws vary but little
IN different states and when a hus-
band or wife is the sole survivor
the estate, in the absence of a will,
reverts automatically to that person.
However, when the deceased is sur
vlved by spouse and children, the
spouse is granted one-third and the
children two-thirds of the estate, un-
less will has been executed.
An interesting fact brought out by
the speaker is that, in Maryland at
least, no husband or wife can, by a
will, deprive the surviving spouse
of his or her lawful inheritance.
when you get married in this state
and probably in most Others" Mr..
Hollyday remarked, you're really
hooked"
During the meeting, which was
presided over by Miss Gladys Poole,
president of the BPW, arrangements
were made for the clubs participa-
ton in the 1916 National Clothing
Drive.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Planters Mutual
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the mem
bers of the Planters Mutual Insur-
ance Company was held at the Office
of the Company on Saturday, Janu-
airy the 5th, 1916.
After transacting routine business,
the following directors were elected:
Daniel A. Stickell, ]. Clarke Seibert,
Charles F. Gross, G. William Gar
denhour, John R Tenney and Viii
liam E. Ardinger.
The Board then organized by elect
ing the following officers: Daniel A.
Stickell, president! ]. Clarke Sci
bert, vice-president; Robert H. Ten
ney, secretary and treasurer, and
Clarence C. Burger, assistant secre-
tary. This being the Tooth anniver-
sary of the formation of the COM
pany a detailed history of its oper-
alton will be published at a later
date.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
High School Group
To Stage Plays Here
Organize Little Theatre Work
shop Under Title OF "The Cur
tain Raisers."

The legitimate theatre, long dor
mant in Hagerstown, is soon to be
revived by group of ambitious high
school students who have organized
a little theatre workshop under the
title of '"The Curtain Raisers."
Officers of the organization elected
at the charter meeting Thursday
evening were: President, Stanley
Chatkin; vice president, Fred Spig-
Ter; secretary, Nancy Saylor; treas
urer, John Perkins; stage manager,
George Payette, III; properties,
Charles Slime makeup, Mabel Fen
tress, and publicity, Betty Bupp.
Adult advisors appointed by the
Curtain Raisers include: Tom Cassel,
well known here as an entertainer,
whose experience includes radio
work and straight and comedy parts
in great number of Potomac Play
makers productions, as well as the
production and direction of numer-
GUS big radio and variety shows for
the Army Air Forces, from which
he was recently discharged; Mrs.
Marjorie Hoachlander, director of
the high schools Radio Workshop,
and Mrs. Roy M. Schoen, who has
written and produced two wartime
benefit revues.
The Curtain Raisers are open for
membership to students interested
in any phase of dramatic production
set designing, stage hands, acting,
publicity, costuming, lighting, or
business management. Organized on
non-proft basis, receipts will be
used to pay royalties on good avail
able vehicles to build up sets and
properties and to further the plans
of the group.
The group went into rehearsal on
Tuesday for their first production,
"Out of the Frying Pan" tentatively
scheduled for the latter part of Feb
"Out of the Frying Pan" is
a popular comedy written by the
Swans of Ellicott City's Hilltop
Theatre, which topped successful
run with movie pro-
duction under the title of: young
and Willing" The play is of partic-
ular interest to Hagerstonians, since
the important role of Muriel was
created by Miss Florence McMichael,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy A.
McMichael, Broadway, whose per-
Torrance in the part was named as
one of the ten best of the season
by the Richard Watts of the New
York Times. Miss McMichael also
played Muriel in the screen version.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10

Since Senator Radcliffe filed his
formal certificate of candidacy last
November, the two Democratic can
didates will fight it out in next
June's Primary.
At the same time that the Govern
or made his announcement, Con-
Sasscer announced that he
would seek reelection to the House
Of Representatives from, the Fifth
District.
At the present time, National Com
mitteeman Preston Lane, Jr., is the
only announced Democratic candi-
date for Governor, but at late
hour last night the Globe-Independ-
ent was reliably informed that State
Comptroller Willard E. Tawes is ex-
pected to announce his entry into
the Gubernatorial race within few
days.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
St Mary's Alumni
To Sponsor Dance

A Mid-Winter dance. sponsored by
ST. Mary'se Alumni Association,
promises to be one of the highlights
OF the seasons social gatherings.
Featuring the sparkling music of
Phil Young and his orchestra, the
dance will be held in the Ballroom of
the Alexander Hotel on January II.
Although presented under the aus
pieces of the Alumni Association, it
is hoped that the public will also
take part and will make it an occa-
sion which will warrant continuing
these dances on an annual basis.
Tickets are now on sale and may
be secured from members of the
Alumni
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
HAL SEVILLE HAS JOINED
PENN RADIO STATION

H. A. HAL Seville, for the past
four years sales manager of radio
station WEI, has been appointed
general manager of the Central
Pennsylvania Broadcasting Com
pany, Johnstown, Pa, and left ON
Monday to assume his new duties.
Mr.. Seville, whose family viii con-
tinue to reside at their home in Ha-
gerstown for the present, carries
with him the good wishes of his
many Hagerstown friends, in his
new undertaking.
Grover c. Crilley, general mana
ger of the Hagerstown Broadcasting
Company, has not yet announced
Mr.. Seville's successor here.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
LOCAL BOY NOW WITH
FLEET IN TOKYO BAY

Richard A. Barnhart, 10, seaman,
first class, USNR, nephew of Mrs.
Charlotte H. Knight of $50 West
Howard ST., Hagerstown, Md, sailed
from San Pedro, Calf, aboard the
USS ATLANTA on January 3rd for
occupation duty with the 5th Fleet
in the Tokyo area.
The ATLANTA is. Cleveland
light cruiser and one of the Nays
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10

later liberated and returned to their
homes in Chambersburg, was that
as the Russians were closing in on
the western front, the Germans
started moving the prisoners from
the camp in which Foreman and his
friends were informed AS they were
being herded down the highway
they were caught in a Russian-Ger-
man crossfire and the prisoners
made break for the Russian lines.
When Foreman was last seen alive
he was running toward the Russian
fire, veering slightly away from his
two friends who reached safety be-
hind the Russians few minutes
later. That was the last time Fore
man was seen alive and all efforts
of all agencies to find trace of him
have been unavailing.
Washington County men found in
hospitals after they had long been
listed as missing are: Henry P. Viii
liams, son of Mrs Minnie Williams,
Elizabeth ST.; Fred Houck, son of
Mrs. Anna Houck of Hancock; Earl
E. May, son of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
May, Boonsboro; William A. Miller,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Miller,
Sharpsburg; Allen Myers, son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Myers, Antietam, and
Earl G. Weaver, son of Mrs. Nellie
Weaver, Elizabeth st.
By one of the many curious
errors that occur in wartime, Walt
er McClain of 108 North Avenue,
listed as missing but actually cap
tured by the Japanese in 1914, was
liberated, discharged and home,
without the War Department having
notified anyone of his happy change
of status.
Men listed as missing, who were
later liberated from prison camps
included: From Germany, Pvt.
Charles F. Martin, a nephew of Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Favorite, jefferson
St; Cpl. James w. Powell, son of
Mrs. Mathilda Blickenstaff, w. IT.
vim; Sgt. Berkeley Robinson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson.
Smithsburg, and Richard F. Stoner,
son of Mrs. Rosie A. Stoner, Keedys-
vile. From Japanese prison camps,
S/Sgt. Wyatt Warrenfeltz, E. Wash
ington ST.; Harold Hart, Mulberry
ST, and Pvt. George Hull, of Han
cock.
Operating under a state grant of
$4,000 annually, the work of the
Maryland Veterans Commission in
cludes administration and budget
ing of the fund to provide the
necessities of life for Maryland Vet
Grams of all wars, or their widows
and infant children who are ill. dis
abled, or INDECENT, and unable to
pay for the necessary care, and to
provide the funeral expenses of such
veterans; to aid veterans in secur-
ing the relief or benefits to which
they are entitled from the Federal
Government, and to expedite the
action on such claims; to make and
keep a permanent registry of the
graves of all naval and military per
sonnet buried in the state of Mary
land.
The state office of the commission.
which is located in Baltimore, is.
according to Mr.. Tagg, engaged in
placing other offices in points
throughout the state, in order to
operate with less travel and incon-
for the veterans in need
Of aid and advice.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10

The ominous words, Missing in
Action" with their burden of fear
and uncertainty, have had a happy
ending since the wars end, for four
teen Washington County families
whose sons, formerly listed as miss
ing, were later found, either in
prison camps or in hospitals. But
twelve are still listed as missing,
while two men have now been off
cially declared dead.
This information was made avail
able by Ralph Tagg, head of the
Hagerstown Center of the Maryland
Veterans Commission, whose own
son, Ralph Tagg, Jr., died in Jap
anese prison camp in the Philip
pines, many months after the fall
of Corregidor.
Among those still listed as miss
ing, are two men listed as Hagers-
tonians, about whom nothing at all
is known either by the draft board
or by any of the veterans agencies.
They have no known next of kin
in the records; they are not listed
as having been indicted by the
local draft board, and no one has
been located who knows them. The
Maryland Veterans Commission
has asked that their names be re-
printed in the hope that someone
will come forward with information
concerning them. These men are:
Pvt. George H. Miles and Seaman
George P. Sine.
Since IN a war so vast in scope
miracles do occasionally happen, Mr..
Tagg is particularly eager to know
of any change in the status of the
following Washington County men,
still on the lists of the missing: Lit
Ernest N. Bowser, Pvt. Richard R.
Hull, of Hancock; M/Sgt. Joseph
L. Lemen, Jr., of Williamsport; Pvt.
Hubert G. Mumma, Pennsylvania
Ave; Sgt. Donald c. Murray, Spruce
St; Pfc. Gilbert L. Nick, Keedys-
vile; Sgt George Shantz, Jr., George
ST.; Flight Officer John Sharer, w.
Washington ST., and SfSgt. William
c. Trout, South st.
Wives, or parents of the above
named men are urged to supply Mr..
Tagg with all further information
that might be of value in locating
them should they still be alive. The
offices of the Veterans Commission
are on the first floor of the WOW
building, 126 N. Potomac st.
Listed as missing until the past
week, S/Sgt. Maxwell L. Swain.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Swain,
an infantryman, has now been
officially listed by the War Depart
ment as dead, as of Dec. 1914, when
his unit, the 100 Infantry Division
was engaged in heavy fighting in the
Ardennes Forest.
Also previously listed as missing.
but now declared killed in action. is
S nc Mervin Warren Paden, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mervin Paden, South |
Street.
The fate of Harry Foreman, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Foreman
of Cumberland, formerly of Hagers-
town, remains in doubt. Listed as
as of August 10, 1914, when
the heavy weapons division of which
he was a member, was engaged in
combat in Normandie, Foreman was
later reported wounded and Ger
man prisoner. The rest of the story.
as told by two friends of his who
were imprisoned with him and
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10

newest warshfps The ship is expect
ed to remain in the Tokyo area six
months.
1t will be the second trip to Jap
anese waters for Barnhart. During
the latter part of the war he served
aboard the ATLANTA in 3rd Fleet
operations at Okinawa and in July
commandments of Hokkaido and
Honshu, Japanese home islands.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
LISTEN
Sunday Night $3.50, WEI, ut
Happened During The Week."

the war, Dr. Lusby's conception of
present conditions there is sharpen
ed by contrast.
The doctor, who was wounded in
action, also included in his speech
description Of the operation of a
battalion aid station during combat.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-01-10
Only Twelve WashingtGaHf County Men
Are Now Officially Listed AS Missing

Hagerstown Center Maryland Veterans Commission Says All
Others Have Been Accounted For; Wants Any Information
Available From Relatives And Friends Concerning Still
Listed As Missing.
Evening star., 1946-06-21
BrowneII and Burnett
Among Golf Choices

BALTIMORE, Md, June 21.-Two
players from Washington, Volney
Burnett and Bobby Brownell, and
two from the host city, Spencer
overton and Otto Greiner, were in
co-favored roles as the 26th Mary
land State amateur golf champion
ship got under way here today with
a record field competing.
The 1898 field OF lis players was
bettered by IS as post entries
brought the '46 list to 100 at the
Country Club of Maryland. The
championship flight of is and four
other flights will qualify for match
play Saturday and Sunday, with the
finals Sunday afternoon.
Burnett, the Middle Atlantic
champion and a two-time State
titlist, and Brownell, who won the
Kenwood Invitation in May. have
monopolized the tournaments, to
date, but the State test will find
most of the contestants on top of
their games.
Overton, the 1886 and AS cham
pion, and Greiner. 1888 winner
from the host club, are the Balti-
more hopes.
Other Washingtonians with first
flight potentialities include Ray
Swearingen, Ralph Bogart, Bill
Wenzel and Eddie Ault.