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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1964

Page

11

Speech Contest Winners Named By Local Optimists

The Optimist Club of Frederick held its annual Oratorical Contest at the VFW Club with five boys, led by first place Ralph Galvin son of Mr and Mrs Ormond Galvin of Urbana. Second went to Richard Costlow, third to Jay Zeigler. others earned speaker certificates. First place advances to Zone B in Hagerstown April 21, with further contests leading to Maryland District in Ocean City May 14 15 16 and Optimist International in Denver June 14 19 for a scholarship. Homer Brooks served as master of ceremonies. judges were members of Frederick Toastmasters. Several guests from clubs including Frederick Breakfast Brad dock Heights Hagerstown Westminster and Freedom District attended.

Optimist Club of Frederick VFW Club Ralph Galvin Ormond Galvin Near Urbana Richard Costlow Schley Avenue Jay Zeigler George Zeigler Rosemont Avenue Ronnie DeGrange Robert DeGrange Pontiac Avenue James Heslin William Heslin West Eighth Street Hagerstown Venice Motel Mary Ocean City Denver Col Homer Brooks Club Boys Work Frederick Toastmasters Club John Zufall Edgar Davis Leo Sanders John Hussong Lewis Fagan III Paul Ernst John Haggerty Clarence Snyder Sr Mary Paulhamus St. John’s High School Frederick Breakfast Club Braddock Heights Club Westminster Club Freedom District Club Eldersburg

Ellerton Area Birthdays Weddings and Travels Noted

Ellerton area society notes celebrate Julie Cline's fifth birthday with family gatherings near Harmony and Highland, while Linda Brandenburg returns from Hawaii for a sixteenth birthday trip, and James Alexander's European visit includes Paris and London. Janet McBride and Thomas Schwartz wed in Ellerton, Tina Miller sustains facial injuries, Beverly Haines and Marvin Myers marry at Grossnickle Church, and Nottie Monroe breaks an elbow. Dwayne Leatherman listed among local names.

Frances Miller Ellerton Little Julie Cline Joe Cline Harmony Grayson Cline Highland Richard Cline Debbie Douglas Ricky Floyd Cline Cathie Harold Stottlemyer Susan Wolfsville Thomas Haines Robin Myersville Linda Brandenburg Albert Brandenburg Hawaii Alice Smith Effie Baker Charlie Shepley Linda Pearl Harbor Harry Ramsburg, Jr Los Angeles California James Alexander Grant Salisbury Europe Wendy Salisbury Paris France London Alexander Janet McBride Elerton Norman McBride McBride Thomas Schwartz Frederick Middletown Marvin Myers Oscar Myers Grossnickle Church Frederick Hospital Dwayne Leatherman Clarence Leather

Students Elected To Honor Society At Poolesville High

Six Poolesville High School students were elected to the National Honor Society. Named members include Jen nifer Hayes, Sally Allnutt, Laura Jamison, Mary Lou Weed, Susan Williams, and another student from Dickerson or Poolesville area, parents listed, reflecting the honor society selection.

Poolesville High School Jennifer Hayes Benjamin Hayes Dickerson Sally Allnutt Walter R. Allnutt Poolesville Laura Jamison Charles H. Jamison Mary, Lou Weed Irene Weed Dawsonville Susan Williams M. Woodbridge Williams

VFW Country Club Event Winners Highlighted

Participants from left Ralph Galvin first Richard Costlow second and Jay Ziegler third with other players like Jim rounding out the field at the VFW Country Club event.

VFW Country Club Ralph Galvin Richard Costlow Jay Ziegler Jim

Poolesville Honor Society Induction Highlights Students

Peter Straw son of Mr and Mrs Phillip A Straw Poolesville and Helen Butler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles M Butler Poolesville are honored as society members based on scholarship leadership character and service. Guests at the March 25 luncheon and induction included parents of the honorees the school principal Robert G Crawford and vice principal Thomas Stevenson and advisor Miss Sarah Adams. Mrs John R Hall gave an address on The Significance of Knowledge. The school quiz team appeared on It's Academic March 29 and April 5, with Helen Butler Charles Butler and John Thompson competing against Woodrow Wilson and Spring Brook High. the Poolesville team finished second after a prior first.

Peter Straw Phillip A. Straw Poolesville Helen Butler Charles M. Butler Robert G. Crawford Thomas Stevenson Sarah Adams John R. Hall Helen Charles Butler John Thompson Woodrow Wilson Springbrook High

I CHEVY Belair 4 door sedan like new with low miles

I CH EVY Belair four door sedan with manual transmission radio heater whitewall tires original inside and out like new condition untouched by time low mileage listing notes.

LARK Dr. Harstop P.S P.B Shars Pont B.S P.W Cleen National Pontiac Tempest Ridgeville

Thurmont High School to stage Tom Sawyer play

The Thurmont Senior Class presents The Adventures of Tom Sawyer on April 11 at 3 p m in the high school auditorium directed by Miss Gloria Michaelson. Twelve seniors perform with Tom Sawyer portrayed by Bill Houck and Becky Thatcher by Betty Gardner. Cast includes Huckleberry Finn, Aunt Polly, Sheriff, and other roles as listed. tickets go on sale soon.

Thurmont High School Tom Sawyer Charles George Mr. George Mark Twain Gloria Michaelson Bill Houck Huckleberry Finn Tom Paul Wireman Polly Barbara Davie Becky Thatcher Betty Gardner Becky Joe Harper David Nesselroad Sydney Michael Fox Kim Gary Seiss Sheriff James Fraley Mary Sawyer Sandy Roberts Harper Dee Moorehead Suzy Harper Karen Sayler Douglas Helen Yingling

Night of the Performance in the Auditorium Lobby

A play is presented under special permission of Baker's Plays of Boston Massachusetts.

Baker’s Plays Boston Mass

Daily Word Lesson On Similarity And Fervent Usage

A compact note on common word mixups and pronunciation. It highlights identical vs similar usage with examples and warns on mispronouncing positively. The piece also defines fervent as warm and earnest, encouraging daily vocabulary growth with the line Use a word three times and it is yours.

W. L. Gordon

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