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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
Prisoners Of War
Deadline April 9
ALI Claims For Compensation
By Prisoners OF War Or Their
Survivors Should Be Made Now

Prisoners of war have only until
April to file claims for compensa-
ton with the War Claims Commits
sion, Senator J. Glenn Beall an
nounced today.
Any American prisoner of war of
World War II is entitled to be com
pensated at the maximum rate of
$3.50 per day for each day he was,
treated inhumanely or compelled to
work against his wishes in violation.
of the provisions of the Geneva Con-
vention of 1929 Respecting the.
Treatment of Prisoners of War.
Survivors of deceased prisoners Of
war are likewise eligible under this
law, which is administered by the
War Claims Commission, under pro
visions of Public Law 303, 82nd Con-
gress, End Session.
Forms for filling are available,
through: War Claims Commission.
Washington rs, D. c.; State Veterans
Agencies; regional offices of the Vet
Grams Administration; chapters of the
American Red Cross; and all veter-
ans organizations.
Senator Beall emphasized that all
claims must be filed no later than
midnight, April 9, and all forms
should be sent directly to the War
Claims Commission, Washington IS,
D. C.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

Pictured above are the new Of
ficers of the Hagerstown Chamber
of Commerce, all of whom were
unanimously elected at the regular
luncheon meeting held at the Hotel
Alexander on Monday
They are (reading from left to
right front row. Herman Stock
Slayer, president; and Harold M.
Porter, first vice-president; back
row: James Stone, secretary; E. P.
Bachtell, treasurer; and c. Robert
Dean, second vice-president.
The retiring president, Odello M.
Letter, after thanking the members
of the Board for their fine co-opera-
ton during his year of office, then
turned the gavel over to Mr.. Stock
Slayer who announced his appointees
on the Executive Committee. They
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

are: Odello M Letter, Harold M.
Porter, Herman B. Hopes, and Roy
Dancer, ST.. Mr.. Stockslager is also
an ex-officio member of the com
mittee.
Following the usual custom, Mr..
Letter as the outgoing president, was
named to serve as national council
lor Of the Hagerstown Chamber.
During the meeting certificates of
appreciation were presented to J. v.
Jamison, III, who served as pres
ident in 1851, and Mr.. Letter the
1852 president.
Certificates were also presented to
the eight retiring members of the
Board of Directors whose terms have
expired and who, under the bylaws
cannot be reelected at this time
They are: John M. Baer, Donovan r
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
Two County Bills
Signed BY Governor

Governor McKeldin yesterday
signed two bills affecting Washing
ton County Goth of which were in
troduced by Senator Mclaughlin
They are:
Senate Bill 1873, authorizing officials
of Hancock to acquire land for use
in relating to garbage and sewerage
disposal purposes.
Senate Bill 143, providing that the
Burgess and Council of Boonsborc
shall fix the salaries of the clerk, tax
collector and treasurer.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
Are You Expecting
A Tax Refund?

Your refund check can be for
Warded to your new address if you
notify the Postmaster promptly when
you move, says L. A. Cha1nberlin
Director of Internal Revenue.
If you are a taxpayer who expects
a refund and have changed your adj
dress since filing your return, you
should notify the Post Office Depart
ment at once.
If the check has been given to the
Post Office for delivery before your
change of address is of record, il
will be returned to the Disbursing
Office in Washington, D. c. In that
event it will be necessary for you tc
notify the Director Of Internal Rev
enue of your new address.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
WILLIAM G. SHANK, USN
is ABOARD USS SALEM

William G. Shank, fireman, US
Navy, son of Mrs, Harriet Shank,
Chewsville, recently visited King
ston, Jamaica aboard the heavy
cruiser USS Salem.
The visit was made during the
ships annual refresher cruise to the
Caribbean. She is now undergoing
extensive drills before her return to
her home port of Boston, Mass.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
To Study Educational Needs

Governor McKeldin recently NAM
ed a nine-man committee, headed by
DR.. Thomas G. Pullen, Jr., State
Superintendent of Schools, to study
Maryland's higher educational needs
with particular emphasis on Balti-
more. Serving on the committee are
seven college presidents and two
public school administrators, includ-
ing DR.. Pullen.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
TWO COUNTY BOYS ABOARD
USS ORISKANY IN KOREA

John F. Poffenberger, fireman, U.
IS. Navy, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. R.
Poffenberger, Williamsport, and New
in E. Nally, airman, U. S. Navy, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Nally, Hagers-
town, are serving aboard the attack
aircraft carrier USS Oriskany in
Korean waters.
The Oriskany is an element of fast
carrier Task Force II. Panther jet,
Skyraider and Corsair aircraft from
the Oriskany daily pound Commu-
mist troops, supply concentrations
and other targets.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
Defense Bond Sales Rise $50

Sales of U. S. Defense bonds in
Maryland last year increased more
than 5.5 percent over 1851. Sales
of the so-called peoples bonds"
Series E and H, exceeded by 1876
percent the sales in the State of E
bonds for 1851. H bonds were not
available that year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
Maryland Ties With Texas

Maryland tied with Texas for first
place in an American Heritage
Foundation competition among States
for the greatest increase in the 1862
Presidential election vote over that
of l948. Each showed an increase
of 1T percent, the foundation re-
ported.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

lOCO COUI IGSy VI LIE MOIullS Tier dlQ
/ Beachley, William NJ Brish, Park
w. T. 10y, Herman L. Mills, A. F.
Macdonald, Edward Oswald and
Fred C. Wright, Jr
The full Chamber membership, at
a recent election, named eight of
their members to serve as directors
for the next two years, all of whom
were present at Mondays meeting.
They are: E. P. Bachtell, Winslow F.
Burhans, Roy Dancer, Sr., c. Rob
ert Dean, H. B. Hopes, Ellsworth
Roulette, Ralph Sharrett and DR.. D.
M. Welty.
The members of the Board whose
terms have not expired are: c. Neil
Baylor, Ford Bryan, John Corder-
man, j. v, Jamison, III, Odello NJ.
Letter, John M. Miller, Harold Port
er and Herman Stockslager.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

We had fewer wrecks in the horse
and buggy days because the driver
did not depend entirely on his own
intelligence.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

When person says something
nice about you. didn't you know it.
to be fact right along?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

If you want to stay young, asso-
ciate with young people; if you want
to feel your. age, try to keep up with
them.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12
MaryIander Named Ambassador

Francis White, of Baltimore, has
been selected by President Eisen-
hover as Ambassador to Mexico.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1953-03-12

Women think it's an even swap:
in exchange for details.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
Services Wednesday
For Elmer KIGU

Services were to be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 from the Dill
led Funeral home for Elmer Klay,
66, who died Sunday at his home
on West Elm street, Bluffton, of a
cerebral hemorrhage. He was strick-
en- suddenly on Thursday morning.
Born September Ia, 1886, in Bluff
ton, Mr.. Klay was the son of John
and Elsie Klay. He was married on
May 26, 1927 to Martha Lepski, who
survives with two sons, Harry and
John, also both of Bluffton.
Other survivors include a sister,
Mrs. Della Stepleton, Bluffton; two
brothers Walter of Waynesboro, Pa,
and Otto.
Mr.. Klay was retired railroad
man, having worked for the A. c. &
Y. railroad for 81 years. He was a
member of the Modern Woodmen of
America and of the st. Johns Evan
gelical church.
The Rev. Robert Welch officiated
at the services with burial in Maple
Grove cemetery.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
Russian Missionary
Pleasant VieUU Speaker

The Rev. Peter Varonoff, Russian
missionary, who escaped from the
Communists in his native country,
and whose parents are still prisoners
there, will speak on Christianity in
Russia at a service Sunday evening
at 1880 in the Pleasant View Church
of the Brethren, three miles south of
Beaverdam.
Varonoff contends that the Com
munist doctrine has no place for
Christianity. However, he states
that in 1912 when the terrors of
war were being brought to the Rus
sian people, they demanded to be al
lowed to go to church and worship.
The government consented, and the
churches were opened. Millions flock
ed to them, and are still doing so,
he says.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
Miss Eileen Brauen
Welded In Kansas

Miss Eileen Brauen, formerly of
Bluffton and now residing in Man
haitian, Kansas, and Pvt. Stanley
Duitscher, were united in marriage
on Friday, April 10, in ceremony
performed in the chapel of Man
haitian college by the Rev. B. N.
Rogers, pastor of the Methodist
church in that city.
College friends of the groom play
ed the organ and sang the nuptial
music for the occasion. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Davis were their at
tendants, and following the ceremony,
reception was held in the Davis
home.
The Duitschers are at home at
1925 Laramie, Apartment 4, Man
haitian, Kansas.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
Vera Kempf Weds
Kenneth BGldUin

Miss Vera Kempf, daughter of
Mrs. Lillian Kempf, Bluffton, and
the late Edward -Kempf, and Kenneth
Baldwin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
man Baldwin, Detroit, Mich, were
united in marriage in an impressive
double-ring ceremony at 1880 p. m.
April at the brides home. The
Rev. Walter Purdy officiated.
The bride made charming pic
ture in a pale blue silk shantung
dress, accented with white accessor-
les and corsage of yellow roses. A
single strand OF pearls, gift of the
bridegroom, was her only jewelry.
She carried a white Bible topped
with an heirloom handkerchief be-
longing to the bridegroom's grand
mother.
Her only attendant was Mrs. Her.
bert Kempf Herbert Kempf served
as the bridegroom's best man.
Mrs. Willis Staley and Mrs. Chas.
Clark served the wedding collation.
at the reception held for the i'm
mediate families after the ceremony.
The newlyweds left for Washing
ton, D. c. for their wedding trip.
Mrs. Baldwin was graduated from
Cory-Rawson high school and Is
employed in the office of the Trip
lett Electrical Instrument Co.
Mr.. Baldwin attended the form
er Mt. Cory high school and served
four years in the U. S. Army. He
had been employed at Associated
Truck Lines, Detroit, Mich.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
WANTS soFTBALL GAMES

Bluffton area softball teams wish
ing to schedule games with the Find
lay Market team of Findlay, Ohio,
are asked to contact Morris Barnes,
manager, at Ais Washington street,
Findlay, or phone him at Findlay
353S-W.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1953-04-23
ON TRAINING CRUISE

Maynard K. Pogue, yeoman first
class, USN, of 112 Jefferson street,
Bluffton, is serving aboard the heavy
cruiser USS Albany, flagship of the
Battleship- Cruiser Force taking part
in training cruise and visiting
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Kingston,
Jamaica; and New Orleans, before
returning to Norfolk, Va, early in
Nav
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

and Mrs. Anna Kidd, also of Ia
coma Park.
We are happy to welcome into
our community 1t. and Mrs. Fred
erick Snow of Phoenix, Arizona,
who are living in the home recent
ly vacated by Mrs. w. H. Walls
and her children who sailed for
England last Saturday.
Following an illness of several
years Mrs. Gretie Saatman died at
her home in Marydel at 2 pm.
Tuesday, Oct. 18th, and was buried
from the Rawlings Funeral Home
in Greensboro on Saturday after
noon at 2 pm, Oct. 31st, with the
Rev. Hufnal of Dover in charge of
the service. Burial was made in
the Templeville Cemetery. Born in
Germany in 1872, she came to
America as young woman, NOV
ing to Marydel about 80 years ago,
and is survived by her husband,
Mr.. Chas. Saatman of Marydel, one
brother, John Brinkman of Jersey
City, N. j., two children, Mrs. Otto
Meyer of Marydel, and Mr.. Arthur
Saatman of Hartly; six grand
children and three great grandchil-
dren. The family wishes to ex-
press its sincere appreciation To
the many friends and neigflbors for
their kindest tokens of sympathy
extended to them during their days
lof bereavement.
There will be a meeting of the
Steward Board of the Marydel
Methodist Church this Friday ev-
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event, others looked upon it with
fear and no little anxiety. Some
dreaded the way the celebrants
took hand and remained nervous
by reason of rough tactics. Years
ago one fellow hit a pal on the
head with an iron bar. The man
was knocked out for an hour.
Lighter jokes were preferred, of
course.
There was a good attendance at
Emmanuel Church on Sunday
morning, the Rev. Henry Parks,
gave a very interesting sermon,
and it was much appreciated. The
text 'The Kingdoms Gospel. He
said in part: Great arguments have
centered about the Gospel. 1t wins
every time. Jesus said this was to
be preached to the nations of the
world. 1t is the best news we ever
heard. A Saviour for a lost world.
A way of life here and way of
Life Eternal. 1t is free for the
taking. The purpose of its preach
ing, for a witness. 1t will praise
us for our virtues, and condemn us
for our vices. AT always witnesses
to our conscience. 1t is a great re-
sponsibility to preach the Gospel.
1t is as great to listen to it. The
final question 'What are we doing
with it?"
Both Chestnut Street and Carton
Avenue are still worry and an
eyesore to all using these thor
oughfares. The heavy rains sim
ply filled up the large holes in these
streets and that condition calls for
! a big splash to every vehicle pass
ing that way. The roughness
grows apace and no telling how the
motorist will fare since the bounc-
ing becomes worse after the heavy
trucks pass. Hard to tell how
much inconvenience some people
have to endure.
! Getting closer the hunting sea-
son is still the favorite topic of
conversation. The usual quota OF
Wilmington hunters will be here to
try their luck and the most of them
will get their share, no doubt. Last
year George Yebley and Peter Noll
went out to hunt and each bagged
his quota of six rabbits and six
birds within two hours and report
ed ready to go back home. Their
companions, however, had no such
luck and made all of their compan-
ions wait until they got enough
game to be satisfied for the day
Harry Frick, another city gunner
had no time for rabbits or quail as
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Marydel

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Moore and
Mr.. James Carter are spending
several days visiting with their
son and family, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Moore of Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. Paul West spent the week
end visiting with his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Cobb. Paul is attending
Shenandoah Valley Academy at
New Market, Virginia.
Mrs. Dudley Dixon has been a
patient at the Kent General Hos
pital for the past week.
Guests of Pasor and Mrs. Donald
Myer over the weekend were their
daughter, Darleen and Miss Mary
MCLEAN, student nurses at the
Tacoma Park Sanitorium and Hos.
pital, Washington, D. c., as well as
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hudson and
children, Betty Lou and Ronald
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he found an opposum and five
young ones in big hollow stump
and said the possums gave holm all
he wanted to carry for any dis
tance. He said that a possum
roast was a great dish with him.
An old fashioned serenade was
celebrated at the home of the
former Mrs. Julia Walls on Mon
day evening. Mrs. Walls became
the bride of Mr.. Walter Dytze on
Saturday. Tin pans, frying pans,
and other Instruments of racket,
helped put the occasion over in
cluding some stray fire works, also
included were a cornet and a
mouth organ. Mrs. Julia Todd,
one of our oldes residents, joined
the party. After being invited in,
Mrs. Dytze served coffee and cook
les. An enjoyable evening was had
by all.
Earl Hurd, a young farmer,
while using a corn picker on Fri
day had hand so badly injured
by being caught in the machine,
that the member had to be ampu-
tated upon his arrival at the hos
pital. His hand is said to have
been torn into shreds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Mannering,
who reside at Gardendale, near
Boothwyn, Pa, spent Sunday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
Mannering, Sr., and brother, Mr.
and Mrs. Burton Mannering, Jr.,
and children. Mr.. Mannering from
Gardendale is recovering from an
injury to his hand.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

ening, Nov. 9th, at the church.
Marydel Civic Club will hold its
November meeting at the home of
Mrs. Florence Scotten on Thurs
day evening, Nov. 18th, 8 pm,
with Mrs. H. X. Shultz as co host
ess. The program 'How to Com
bat Communism" will be led by
Mrs. Virginia Heather, assisted by
Mrs. John Cook, Mrs. Allen Thorn
ton, Mrs. Lee Leslie, and Mrs. Grace
Bezerics. There will also be cleo
tion of officers.
Miss Mildred Drescner, field
worker of the Woman's Division of
the w. S. C. S. will be the guest
speaker at missionary meeting to
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
Townsend

All kinds of exciting events have
happened in this part of the state
but the chief one was bear hunt
held over near the Maryland line a
few years ago. 1t was a bear
hunt, sure enough, as about thirty
farmers took a hand, they having
poined the originators of the hunt,
the whole party comprising about
forty-five persons. The bear hunt
ed was the one that had gotten
away from its owner at the Black
Cat. near State Road. 1t was big
ugly creature and was feared by
every body that had seen it at the
Black Cat. The hunt was futile,
however, and no signs of the bears
whereabouts could be found, not
even its tracks could be seen. No
success, but the hunters had big
supper together when nightfall
came on and all complained of feel
ing tired out.
What kind of a winter are we to
pass through this time? Some of
the prophets are dead certain that
a mild winter will soon set in.
However the most of the prognos-
ticators predict a winter harder
than last year but say 1t won't be
as hard as the old-time winters.
So we will have to wait and see. A
farmers daughter reports that all
the horses are taking on a heavy
coat of hair for very cold winter
but we recall that last winter the
horses had a heavy coat of hair
and tried to scratch the coat off on
tree in the pasture field. It's a
coat not needed, perhaps. Some
local prophets are away but we will
tackle them when they return.
Miss Lois Mannering had a
birthday on Sunday and her rela-
tives and friends felicitated her
with a supply of postcards and
their well wishes. Also gifts that
were suitable and pleasing.
Remember the date of the play
"Gala Opening of Club 21", and
don't forget the date November
10th and goth. The sponsors OF
this show know that you will split
your sides, over the funny act
There will be no cause to be sullen
at this show for it aims to fetch q
big laugh everytime, but the whole
entertainment is sure to go over
wit a whoop. Come and see it al
the Townsend school auditorium.
Halloween was truly frolic and
while some enjoyed the yearly
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be held at the Marydel Methodist
Church on Tuesday evening, Nov.
18th, at 7:45 pm. Miss Drescher
has seen many years of active SER
vice in India where she worked as
a general missionary in Bombay,
and organized the Mecoas Bagh
Normal School in Nagphur. In
later years she served as acting
secretary of Missionary Personnel
for Foreign Missions Conference of
North America. This work includ-
ed the training of nearly 1000 new
missionaries sent abroad yearly of
members boards of the National
Council Of Churches of Christ in
America. Her wide missionary
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05
COINS

business friend of mine looking for idea attract his
made the following Headline
DESTROY
fined
objected
replied
tamp "DestTOy unlawful
would like hundred dollar
reliable
confidence
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

experiences, rich and colorful as
they have been, should prove a
stimulating challenge to all mem
bers of the local w. S. C. S. groups.
So, do come out, ladies, to this SER
vice. We will welcome groups
from all surrounding communities.
to this meeting.
Smyrna times., 1953-11-05

Shielding homemade equipment
for safety is special problem that
each user must solve individually.
No piece of farm machinery is
complete until adequate shielding
of all exposed revolving parts is
provided.
Evening star., 1953-11-29
Allies Trieste Move to Bolster Pea May Be Whitening on the Vine

years of expectation and hope,
Trieste returns to Itafy" And they
added:
THE patient and tenacious work
of the democratic governments that
have directed the Italian policy from
the catastrophe of the war to the re-
vival of today, has gained its just
victory"
At that point it did not occur to
the Italians that Yugoslavia's s
Marshal Tito might be able to pre-
vent or seriously delay the transfer
of Zone A. They supposed Tito had
been consulted and had agreed.
They expected. perhaps, blast or
two from Belgrade, just for the
record. but they hardly anticipated
an adamant, bellicose stand by Tito.
Surprise From Tito
Titos belligerence put something
of a damper on Italian jubilation.
And there was another aspect of the
situation that may have been imme-
diately apparent to Pella and his
ministers, but which sank in only
gradually on the consciousness of
the rest of the country:
No matter what officials in Wash
ington, London and Rome might
say, the October declaration in ef-
feet supplanted the tripartite state
ment of 1948 which backed Italy's
claim to both Zones A and B-the
entire Trieste Free Territory. The
Italian Communists were probably
right for once when they claimed
that the carrying out of the October
declaration would mean permanent
loss by Italy-permanent Yugoslav
possession-of Zone B.
In short, even If administration Of
Zone A could be transferred with
out provoking Tito into military ac-
ton, the result might, as a hard po-
litical fact. be the surrendering Of
Italy's claim to the rest of the Free
Territory. This kind of solution on
Trieste would hardly constitute a
long-range, durable political victory
for the Pella government.
1t certainly would not silence the
ultranationalist tub -thumpers of the
neo-Fascist MoUin,ento Socidle Ttdl-
iano (MSD, which now has 80 seats
In the Chamber Of Deputies. 1t
might not satisfy for long the Mon