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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27
NEWS OF THE
GIRL SCOUTS

Troop 3, sponsored by the Daugh-
tiers of Trinity Sunday School Glass;
Mrs. Richard Crowthers, leader, and
Mrs. James l. Dudley, co-leader, held
their regular meeting on Thursday,
March 20, at Trinity Lutheran
Church. Fourteen girls, our leader,
co-leader and one visitor, Mrs. Good
loe, were present. Six girls were in
uniform.
Following the pledge to the flag,
the meeting was called to order by
the troop president. Discussions
were then heard concerning the
rummage sale. Also a vote was
taken by members for a birthday, or
bowling, party to be held at future
date This was followed by the
reading of the secretary's report
Some fine patterns of leather work
were passed for review, from which
selections could be made as desired
for handcraft. The meeting then
adjourned until next Thursday, Mar.
81, at 400 p. m
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Along The Potomac
To Washington
BY J. Glenn BeaII

NNSiibGl VI OOuBIeSS lIOil Otn OlS.J
Another in the series of weekly
letters by Congressman BealI, CON
corning matters of interest to the
Sixth Congressional District.
Sugar
The House of Representative acted
wisely when it voted last week to
extend sugar controls until Octo-
Der 81, 1947.
This constituted a compromise be-
tween Members Of Congress who
wanted to end sugar controls on
March 81 and those who insisted
they should be carried on for an
other full year.
Currently, retailers shelves and
warehouses contain a goodly supply
of sugar. Some black marketing has
resulted from the apparent inef-
ficient administration of the present
rationing laws. However, the Con-
gressional committees which have
studied the sugar situation report
that overall sugar supplies will be
ten to fifteen per cent below normal
until the l947 crop of sugar beets
and cane have been harvested.
Therefore, it is safe to assume
that if rationing is lifted now bev-
erage manufacturers and other in
dustrial and commercial sugar US
ers will get most of the available
supply. This will mean two things
to you as vitality interested con-
sumner: 1.-The price probably would
jump to 80 cents a pound. 2. 1t
would be almost impossible to buy
until after the crop comes in dur
ing the latter part of the summer.
On the other hand, if this 1egis-
lation is passed by the Senate and
signed by the President, each in
dividual consumer will have his al
lotment increased by ten pounds
between now and October.
The Loan
1t is now apparent that President
Truman's proposal to send financial
and military aid to Greece and Tur-
key will not be voted on by either
the House or the Senate before
March 81 as was requested. Mem
bers of Congress and the voters
have many questions in mind and
will insist that reasonable answers
be given before final action is taken.
Tax Reduction Bill
The House of Representative is
scheduled to debate the new Tax
Reduction Bill this week. AS it
stands now, this bill provides that
the tax on persons having less than
$1,000 net income, after exemption,
will be reduced by 800. Those
with incomes in the middle brack-
cts will get 20% slash, while taxes
on the high income bracket group
will be reduced by 1917.
AS you can see, the largest benefit
will go to the great mass Of tax
payers-about 20 million in the low
er income group. 1t will mean an
average saving of $500 year to
the family having a $1,000 income.
1t is further estimated that three
fourths Of the total four and a half
billion dollar tax cut will benefit
those having an overall income of
less than $4,000 a year.
Savage River Dam
We learned from Army Engineer
Corps representatives last week
that the Corps is completing a sur
vey on the cost of the completion
Of the Savage River Dam. This is
an important project which was
two-thirds completed in 1912 when
a halt was called because of the
war. We believe it is now time
to start the engines once again and
complete this dam.
With these thoughts in mind, we
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

An impressive wedding ceremony
was solemnized at Salem Evangeli-
cal and Reformed Church Friday
evening, March Il, at p. m, when
Miss Thelma Kershner, daughter of
Cyrus C. Kershner, Sherman Road,
became the bride of Paul Nevin
Binkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
S. Binkley, Cearfoss. The ceremony
was performed by the pastor of the
young couple, Rev Frederick D.
Eyster, before an altar attractively
decorated with palms, white snap
dragons, and candelabras with four
teen lighted tapers.
The bride wore light blue wool
street length dress, with black ac-
cesSories and carried white snap
dragons. She was given away by
her brother John Kershner. The
matron of honor, Mrs. Robert B.
Hoffman, who is the brides sister,
wore two-piece dress of black and
melon, and carried a mixed bouquet
of pink flowers. A brother of the
groom, Arthur L. Bikley, acted as
best man, while another brother,
Louis, and the brides brother-in-
law, William Geary, served as ush-
ers. Miss Margaret Foote, cousin OF
the groom, played the wedding
marches, and reneder a short must
cal recital before the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hoffman with
whom the bride resided, delightfully."-
entertained friends and relatives Of
the bridal couple, directly after the
wedding, at reception. Later in
the evening the couple left for {
short wedding trip, the bride wear
ing as a going away costume, {
green gabardine suit with black &C.
| ceSSorieS.
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have asked the Flood Control Sub
Committee of the House Approp-
riations Committee to give the
members of the Upper Potomac
River Commission and us an op-
portunity to appear before the Com
mittee in behalf of Savage River
Dam when the Omnibus Flood Con-
troll Bill is discussed
Under the Dome
We are heartily in accord with a
proposed income tax measure which
would provide retired Civil Service
employees with an additional $500
exemption A group from Mont
gomery County came down to talk
over the Trade Agreements We
got a 57mm cannon for the town of
Homecoming This is war trophy
which will be placed beside the
Honor Roll of World War II and
the Soldiers Monument of World
War I.
We have a number of Farmers
Bulletins which we would be glad
to send you. They are quite help
full, especially during the planting
season. Write or come in to see US
1880 New House Office Building
Washington, D. c.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop IL, of Broadway School,
met on Monday March II; Mrs.
Mary McPhail, leader, Mrs. Mary
Hauver, assistant leader, and Is
girls were present Twelve girls
were in uniform. Miss Mccullough,
Girl Scout Secretary, was our
guest. We started with the Girl
Scout Laws and Promise. Then six
girls, told Of a recent hike we had.
Then Margaret Myers, Ellen Hage-
dorm, Mary 10 McPhail and Judy
Miller, gave play entitled "a new
Girl Scout" Next we played ''Twen-
ty Questions" Judy Miller and
Beverly Bennett told about our val
entine party and Martina Lee Yuiu-
leo told us how to make a stretcher
for First Aid. Miss Mccullough then
taught us two new songs, white
Choral Bells" and Call John The
Boatman." We ended our meeting
with Taps.
Judy Miller, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC
CHURCH SERVICE

At the II o'clock Mass on Sunday
morning the Blessing of Palms and
Procession will be held.
On Sunday evening Father Kenny
will continue his series of Sermons
on Marriage" his subject being
"The Nuptial Mass"
On Tuesday evening, April l, at
the Sodality and Novena Service at
7:30 p. M, the sermon will be deliv-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

cred by the Rev. Herbert Jordan, of
st. Johns Church, Frederick.
The Way of the Cross services viii
be held tomorrow (Friday) at 800
p. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop I, sponsored by the Loyal
Philathia Bible Glass; Mrs. J. M.Huf-
fman, leader, and Mrs. J. R. Massey,
assistant leader, held a regular meet
ing on Friday, March 16, at Emman-
uel U. B. Church.
The meeting opened with the Girl
Scout promise and salute. Election
Of officers for the coming year was
then held, resulting as follows:
Joyce Poole, President; Mary Land
on Smith, Vice-President; Barbara
zepp, Secretary and Treasurer;
Mary Louise Harner, Assistant Sec
rotary and Treasurer.
The meeting was closed by the
singing of Taps and a prayer.
Patricia Walker, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 6, sponsored by st. Mary's
Sodality, Mrs. E. T. McClanahan
leader, and Gisela Luipersbeck, as
sistant leader, held a regular meet
ing on Friday, March 81, at st.
Mary's Parish House. We had "a
girls, our leader and assistant lead
er present. Three girls were in I'M
form.
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the scout oath and first
law. Two girls were then welcomed
into the troop-Mary May Gabe and
Mary Briechuer 1t was agreed that
the girls would go horse back rid
ing Saturday, March go. It was
also agreed that there would be a
lookout and easter egg hunt on
Monday, April 7, at Pangborn Park.
Shirley Baum and Helene Dunno
passed sports and games. Gisela
Luipersbeck held inspection, which,
from now on, will be held at each
meeting. Meeting was adjourned
AS p. m.
Marie Nussear, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop Is, sponsored by the YIN.
CA; Mrs. Zoe Bowen, leader, and
Mrs Catherine Harp, assistant lead
er, held a regular meeting on Fri
day at p. m.
We had II girls, our leader, assis-
tant leader and two visitors pres
ent. Five girls were in uniform.
We then discussed plans for q
skating party, after which two
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 2, Howard Johnston, Scout
master, sponsored by st. PauFs
United Brethren Church, met in the
Trooproom at the church Friday
evening, at 1880 pm. Our S. M, 1 A.
S. NJ, Troop Committeeman and %
boys were present. Eighteen Scouts
were in uniform.
After the opening ceremony, an
extended session in first aid was
held, including such items as the
pressure points, what to do in case
of serious bleeding, simple fractures
and compound fractures. We then
had game period, during which we
played "Blackout," and the meeting
was closed with the regular closing
ceremony.
William Draper, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27
Names Make News

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry M. Foreman,
Of 229 South Mulberry Street, will
celebrate their 18th wedding ami
versary on Sunday.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Howard L. Ripple, son of Mrs.
Catherine l. Ripple, Route l, Sharps-
burg, seaman first class in the U. S.
Navy, is stationed at the Naval
Training Center, Camp Perry, Va.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 16, sponsored by the Mar
garet Hess Bible Glass of the Pres
byterian Church, met Friday after
noon. We opened our meeting with
the Girl Scout Salute and a brief
review of the Girl Scout Laws. After
this we continued working on the
Junior Citizen Badge"
Peggy Jean Werner, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27
Cearfoss News

Miss Helen Blair underwent an
operation for appendicitis on Thurs
day March 20.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

The Broadfording Church of the
Brethren sponsored a musical pro-
gram Sunday evening March %.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 30, sponsored by The Wey-
mer Bible Glass of Zion Reformed
and Evan. Church; Mrs. John Bell
leader, and Mrs. Norman Purnell
assistant leader, held a regular meet
ing on March 81 at Zion Reformed
Church Sunday School. We had
eleven girls, our leader, assistant
leader and one visitor, Mrs D. B
Goodloe, present. Six girls were in
uniform.
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the Scout Oath. Mrs
Goodloe then helped us with our
leather work and the passing of our
leather badge
Jean Bartholomaeus, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Louis E. Binkley spent the week
end sight seeing in Washington with
two friends, who were with him
when he was on occupation duty in
Japan. The two were Don Metzler
of Teaneck, N. j., and Howard
Schanley, Jr., Boyertown, Pa.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

The city of Chicago is the home
of ten major and a number of minor
universities.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27


Troop 20, sponsored by the Bust
ness and Professional Women's
Club, Mrs. Sim, leader, and Mrs.
Bean, assistant leader, held a reg
ular meeting on March 81, at the
home of Judge and Mrs. Lloyd K.
Hoffman, 926 Oak Hill Ave. We
had girls, our leader and visit
ors present. Six girls were in uni
form
Our meeting was opened by the
President, followed by the Scout
oath. We then discussed our plans
for the Senior Scout Conference to
be held in Cumberland, Md, on
April II. We then heard selections
from Mendellsohn, Rigoletto, and
Schumann; con the Trail" taken
from the Nutcracker Suite; a Strauss
waltz and "Porgy and Bess." Our
meeting was closed by the singing
of taps.
jeanne Grimes, President
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Mrs. Walter A. Blackwell, ofFIan-
cock, spent several days last week as
the guest of Miss Virginia Carmich-
ael, North Potomac Street.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

at Happened During The Week"
Sunday Night, 8:15, WEI
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop IL, Harold Wibberly, Scout
mater, sponsored by st. Johns Epis-
copal Church, met in the Trooproom
of the church last Friday at 7:30
pm, with our S. NJ, Troop Com
mitteeman, 9 boys and 2 visitors
present. Three Scouts were in I'M
form.
The meeting was opened with the
Salute to the Flag, led by Carroll
France, followed by a report of the
hike held last Saturday. The Troop
liked about 7 miles to Salem Woods
and arrived back in town about 800
pm.
The dues were collected by Car
roll France and Patrol Scribe Will
hanson, and then Mr.. Wibberly
held signalling contest, while the
Troop officers did some special
woodcraft work This was followed
by a game of "Simon Says, craft
work and other Troop activities.
The meeting was closed with the re-
citation of the Scout Oath, led by
Kenny Dotter, and the Scoutmasters
Benediction.
Carroll france, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Bob" Long, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip A Long, Boonsboro, Route l,
who has been promoted to Seaman
First Glass and transferred to the CIR
(Radio Division), of the U. S. Navy,
is at present in the Mediterranean.
His ship recently touched Gibral-
tar and Naples and Bob had a chance
to do a little sightseeing, visiting
Pompey, Mt Vesuvius and the Isle
of Capri
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

groups of girls gave short plays. We
sang Girl Scout Songs to finish the
meeting
Eta Ray Black, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Mrs. Elsie Kohler Kingston, Vir-
GINA Avenue, and Mrs. J. F. Dennis
ton, North Potomac Street, have re-
turned home after spending week
in New York.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Ferguson,
Jr., of Pittsburgh, Pa, spent last
week end with Mr.. Ferguson's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. 3. Ferguson,
Brown Avenue.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 81, Edmund Wyand, Scout
master, sponsored by Emmanuel
Evangelical U. B. Church, met in the
Trooproom of the church Friday
evening, at 1880 pm. Two A. S. Ms,
3 Troop Committeeman and % boys
were present.
The meetning was opened with the
Scout Oath and Law, led by Scout
Bob Hull. 1t was then announced
that hike, which had previously
been scheduled for Saturday, March
%, would be postponed due to the
inclement weather. Patrol meetings
were held following this. Then,
after a session in Kangaroo Court, a
ten-minute drill period was held.
Our Scoutmaster was absent due
to illness in his home. The meeting
was then closed with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States.
Dick Bearinger, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 16, w. F. Schilling, Scout
master, sponsored by Zion Reformed
Church, met in the Trooproom of the
church last Friday evening. Our S
NJ, 2 A. S. Ms, / Troop Committee
man, visitors and 20 boys were
present. Our S. M. and Scouts
were in uniform.
The meeting was opened with g
ceremony conducted by William
Smith, of the Pioneer Patrol Then
the meeting was turned over to
Freddie Reel, of the White Owl Pa
troll, who led the group in playing
who's Sir Me-Sir?" After the Pa
trolls had concluded their business
were assembled in the Trooproom
for the presentation of his Second
Glass Badge to John Patterson
Johns father was present for the
ceremony. This was followed by an
instructive game called Signalling
Base Ball." which was won by the
White Owl Patrol
The meeting was closed with q
ceremony led by the Buffalo Patrol
following which the Troop was dis
missed, while the Troop officers
stayed for a corner tooth meeting
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-03-27

Troop 80, Kenneth Williams,
Scoutmaster, sponsored by the Hag-
erstown chapter of the National
Association for the Advancement of
the Colored People, met in the As
bury Methodist Church Friday eve
ming. Our S. M. and 27 boys were
present.
The meeting was opened by Senior
Patrol Leader Richard Davis and the
colors were presented by Roy Russ
and George Freeman. We than had
a play period, after which an adj
vancement quiz was held for 20
minutes. Following this discussion
was held on the camping this sum-
mer, as to means of transportation
and the relative benefits of nearby
camp sites and the Council camp.
The meeting was closed at 8:55 p. m,
with the recitation of the Scout Oath
and Law and the sounding of taps.
Richard David, Scribe pro tenn
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Judy Miller, Scribe
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-29
STAIN OR MoLoT0y?

Russia's proposal submitted TO the
deputy foreign ministers in session at
London, that the Big Four powers write
a peace treaty for Germany and present
ii TO a new German State calls for clari-
%fication, which will be sought.
In the meantime it is believed in Wash
ington diplomatic circles that Secretary Of
State Marshall will urge acceptance Of
former Secretary Byrnes' plan for a forty
year Big Four control treaty for Germany
when the ministers assemble in Moscow
in March.
This program once had the endorsement
Of Premier Stain Of Russia but was op-
posed by Soviet Foreign Commissar Mo-
lotov. 1t is on the Moscow aqenda in
fourth place.
Whether Stain has changed his position
is not announced. If he has not, thai is
If he still looks upon the plan with favor,
and Molotov clings TO his objection, the
Moscow meeting Of the Big Four may have
a chance to judge whether the Premier
holds supreme power in the Soviet Union
or the Foreign Commissar.
A showdown between the Two stronu
men Of Russia would be watched with
bated breath in the other capitals.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-29
IT CANT BE DONE

A high proportion Of the American
people have a mistaken conception Of the
earning capacity of industry. And many
OF those people are the ones who should
know better-the workers in Industry.
A survey made among thousands of en-
ployes Of the railroad industry is an in
ieresting case in point. This survey
produced two remarkable facts. First, al
most all the employees answering believed
railroad profits TO be far larger than they
actually are or ever have been. Secondly,
nearly all employees also believed that
the railroads should be allowed profits
much greater than they ever have receiv-
ed or even asked for.
Here is the way the picture shapes up
statistically: The average employee be-
iieves the railroads carr a profit Of 27
per cent on the value Of their facilities.
lhaf same average employee thinks that
Inc proper profit should be 10 per cent.
And the truth is that the railroads actual
ly earned, in l945, only 3.Ol per cent, and
3.H per cent in 1914, Only three times in
Inc last "a years have the lines earned
as much as 5 per cent.
The true story Of what happens 10 rail-
road revenues is an Interesting one. A
typical large system, for instance, pays
oui Sl7 OF each SlOO taken. in, for supplies.
More than So goes for depreciation. Fuel
and power, and taxes each take more than
IS. Bond interest demands about $4.25, and
dividends account for something under
81. Slightly more than 81 is put aside
as a reserve, while S. goes for miscel-
laneous expenses. The balance-aboui
$45 out Of that Sl0O earned for service
to the public-goes into the pockets o.
employees in the form Of wages.
This knocks the props from under thu
Nathan report, or claim. that industry
could advance wages Of workers Is pc
ssni without boosting the price Of products
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-29

Those who put hatred of Russia first in all
their feelings and actions do not believe in
peace. Those who hold up Russian standards
as a guide for us in the United States do not
believe in freedom.-Henry Wallace.
The conclusion that divorced persons con-
stitute good risks in subsequent marriages
seems warranted.-Prof. Harvey J. Locke, U.
of Southern California sociologist.
Our studies have shown governmental costs
can be reduced and we. intend to reduce them.
House Sneaker Joseph w. Martin Jr. R)
of Massachusetts,.
Great sums are tossed away on athletics
and extra curricular activities. while ! don't
have one good atlas to teach geography
Miss Alice Elliot, English exchange teacher
at Pueblo. Colo. high school.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-29

Three labor investigations are already
under way in the Both Congress. One is
bv the Senate Labor Committee. under
c~bairmanship Of Senator Robert A. TAFT,
and is expected 10 point the way TO a
comprehensive measure dealing with
strikes and labor disputes. A second Sen
ate inquiry is concerned with the many
portal-to-portal pay suits accumulaiing in
the courts. The third is getting under way
in the House under Representative Fred
A. Hartley, Jr., as chairman. This is ex-
pected TO produce a bill that will be
than the Senate bill.
The portalto-portal pay problem, with
government Intervention in the key case
in Michigan, is for solution by the judi
ciary rather than the national Legislature,
although Congress may see fit TO enact a
law either prohibiting collection eliminai-
inq the retroactive feature. or supporting
the claim.
The Legislation expected in the House
and the forecast that it will be drastic
stems from the fact that the Case bill was
the only measure approved by Congress
last year
II is assumed in Washington that the
House wants Steiner legislation than the
Senate, and the Senate wants Sterner
legislation than the White House. Obvious
ly dark and troubled davs lie ahead both
on Capitol Hill and in the While House,
with a compromise the only means Of GET
tin qtoqeiher. The question is, how great
a compromise will be required at either
end Of Pennsylvania Avenue 10 create
a law that will place adequate restraints
upon labor leaders, and end their practice
Of calling strikes at the drop Of a hat,
without doing injury TO the nations work
ers, who have been equal victims with
the public in the waves Of strikes that
have so grievouslY disturbed industrial
production.
Ii can only be hoped that whatever
Legislation is adopted will provido guaran-
ices for both the public and the workers
against the false leadership that in recent
years has cost both, along with the in
du~strialists, SO heavily.