Transistors hailed as future of electronics by Bell and Army
A report from scientific meetings and journals outlines the transistor’s potential to replace vacuum tubes in radios and TVs. Bell engineers show a transistor device replacing 44 tubes, while Signal Corps demos cut weight markedly in long distance military communications. The Army example weighs 10 pounds using 1.5 watts, replacing 100 pounds and 15 watts, signaling major industrial and military impact. In golf news, Western Maryland defeats Baltimore University 8-0 with Ed Kauffman carding 76 for medal honors.
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Indust
Bell
American Association of Aeronautical Engineers
A. E. Anderson
Signals Corps Engineers
Signal Corps
Ridgway
Far East
Washington
Terror
Westminster
Western Maryland
Baltimore University
Ed Kauffman
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns April 17 1902
A Rosenour building excavation worker John Fogle was trapped under a falling wall and injured at North Market Street. A runaway horse incident near All Saints Street caused a buggy collision. Mrs Davis unhurt. Nan Eisenhauer and Vincent Yingling wed at St John’s Catholic Church. The Junior Fire Engine was sent to Abcott’s machine shop for throttle valve repair and to return by evening.
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John Fogle
Rosenour
North Market Street
All Saints Street
Wallace Davis
Thurston
ST. John's Catholic Church
Nan Augusta Eisenhauer
Joseph F. Eisenhauer
Vincent dePaul Yingling
Frederick
Abcott
Hems From The News April 17 1932 Highlights
Mrs Julia Blumenauer of 51 East Seventh street hospitalized after a fall causes a broken leg. A birthday dinner for County Commissioners Amon Burgee and guests, including John W Holter and Roscoe P Brown, at the Burgee home near Frederick. John F Crosby leases former home near Frederick from Dr K R Ray. Crosby now tied to a Washington law office. Forest fires sweep Frederick County with two blazes near Cascade and South Mountain covering over 1 acres before containment.
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Julia Blumenauer
East Seventh Street
Frederick City Hospital
Amon Burgee
Burgee
Grace Burgee
Fredenck
John W. Holter
Roscoe P Brown
A. H. Derr
John W. Grove
R Bruce Murdoch
W. Clinton McSherry
Peter W. Chichester
Edward Sharpe
P. H. Beavers
Washington
John F. Crosby
KR. M. Ray
Robert S. Bright
Philadelpha
Crosby
Seaton
Frederick County
Ilumberland
District Forestes C Cyn Kiein
South Mountain
Freddy Martin Favors No Vocalist in His Band
Charles E Lyons surveys Freddy Martin's leadership philosophy noting he has not used a regular female vocalist in over two decades. He explains headaches from intra-band romances, hotel logistics, and touring pressures, arguing the band thrives without a steady singer while the musician’s partner often controls the scene.
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Freddy Martin
Freddy
Freddie
Bill Hitz
Martin
Frankie Cerle
Aerson
Jong
Now More Optimistic By Roger Babson
Roger Babson shifts to optimism about post election business. He credits Truman’s decision to not run as easing political risk, notes consumer sentiment rides on feelings, and predicts a possible spending surge and inflation risk if defense contracts rise ahead of next November.
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Roger Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Truman
Gloucester
Massachusetts
Roger
Roger, It Isn’t How Much Money Wople
Wood
Washington
Russell
Kerr
Stevenson
Eisen
Hower
Taft
White House
Fin. Bu. Inc
Daily Bread reflections and a Tolstoy excerpt in print
The piece reflects on spiritual awakening from Tolstoy's The Resurrection and a weekly devotional tone by Rev A P Bailey. It weaves in scripture, meditation on God’s presence, and questions about daily gratitude and strength. The column also mentions the Eskimo vocabulary study and a wedding note about Mr and Mrs Daveier honeymooning in Hershey Pennsylvania.
Grand National Night Opens With Fine Dash And Flourish
Betty Sullivan reviews the Community Players Grand National Night at Winchester Hall a four night run opening Wednesday. Dorothy Christie and Campbell Christie’s whodunit set near Liverpool unfolds across three acts with Gerald Coates as a suave suspect and Babs whose murder drives the plot. Strong performances by J Paul Thomas Mary Margaret Burger and Dorothy Dalgleish anchor a polished production directed by James Decker with James Decker and Jean Perkinson assisting.
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Betty Sullivan
Wreite| Finis
Winchester Hall
Dorothy
Campbell Christie
Liverpool
Babs Coates
Gerald Coates
Gerald
Babs
Morton
Joyce Penrose
Joyce
J. Paul Thomas
Mary Margaret Burger
Miss Burges
Dorothy Dalgleish
Babs Costes
Miss Dalgleish
Pinkie Collins
Justin Reinhart
Pinkie
Buns Darling
Charles Crain
The
Mountain Theater
Crain
Conrad Richardson
Richard Shoemaker
Sergeant Gibson
Robert Hyde
Pailo Balfour
James Decker
Jean Perkinson
Personal notices highlight weddings and anniversaries
Mr and Mrs John Shaff mark their 29th wedding anniversary on April 14. Miss Anne Tyson Greer returns from Wildwood New Jersey after visiting Hartford and Norberth. she recently had a shower in her honor for an engagement to William H. Cregmer III. Jack Joy and wife announce the birth of a son at Women’s Hospital Baltimore. Hansel Hurst, a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital, observes a birthday and is improving. Carl Holtz and family return from Easter in New York City. Arthur Ridgely and wife celebrate their 32nd anniversary. Albert Harne and wife quietly observe their 40th anniversary. Mervin Joy and wife celebrate their 25th anniversary with a buffet in Virginia. Ada Sullivan returns home to Westernport after recuperating in Brunswick. Major and Mrs Knepp and Jemily visit Brunswick after a Europe stay. their youngest child is under observation at V A hospital near Martinsburg. Robert G Witter of Harmony Grove celebrates his 111th birthday. he is recovering from a heart ailment.
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John Shaff
East Sixth Street
Anne Tyson Greer
R. Tyson Greer
Sykesville
Wildwood
N. J
Willam Kennedy
Hartford
William H. Cregmer
Jack Joy
East Pattrick Street
Woman's Hospital Baltimore
Hansel Hurst
East Patrick Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Carl Holtz
Trail Avenue
New York City
Arthur P. Ridgely
Albert E. Harne
Burkittsville
Mervin Joy
Brunswick
James McCormick
Virginia
Ada Sullivan
Westernport
B. B. Harsh
Lester J. Knepp
Jemily
States
Germany
Gifts and Blood Donor Visits at Bethesda Center
Mrs. Charles H. Clarke of Thurmont donated her 34th pint of blood at Naval Medical Center Bethesda on Tuesday. She distributed gifts she collected to hospitalized Navy veterans, then visited servicemen at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington. The Frederick Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans provided 20 packages of stationery, and transportation to the capital came from a Naval Center station wagon.
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Charles H. Clarke
Thurmont
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Navy
Washington
Walter Reed Hospital
Frederick
The
Disabled American Veterans
Capital
Clarke
Naval Center
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Shafer in Shookstown
A surprise birthday party was given to Mrs. Glenn Shafer on April 13 at her Shookstown home by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Grove. Guests included many Shafer relatives and friends who shared gifts and refreshments with Mrs. Shafer.
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Glenn Shafer
Shookstown
Clyde Grove
Harry B. Grove
Kenneth FE
Fogie
Deanna
Jerry
Larry Fogle
Melvin Wetzel
Carolynn
Tommy Wetzel
John Zimmerman
Ruby
David Zimmerman
Lewis Eader
Lillian
Susan
Bernard Eader
Robert Grimes
Betty
Fred Grimes
Lester Shafer
Elliott Shafer
Shirley Ann Shafer
Granison Eader
Helen Favorite
Roy RA. Grove
Linwood Baker
Surprise Birthday Party for Helen Beard in Sykesville area
A surprise birthday gathering was held April 9 at the Boone home in Union Bridge for Helen Louise Beard's 18th birthday. Guests included John and Mrs Boone, Mrs Milton Miller, Clifford Beard, Gerald Wachter, and several Boone relatives from Sykesville and Keymar. A note on the term robot references a Czech play popular at the time.
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John S. Boone
Union Bridge
Helen Louise Beard
Sykesville
John Boone
Milton V. Miller
Clifford Beard
Afr
Gerald Wachter
Keymar
John D. Boone
Phyllis Alexander
Helen L
Beard
Leonna
Ruth
Patsy
Boone
Shirley
Joyce
Jerry
Brenda
Sharon Wachter
Geneva
Bobby Boone
Deaths multiple local residents in Tyrone and surrounding area
Obituaries report the deaths of Clare Jenne Crome and several others in Tyrone, Croom, and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. Clara Jane Crouse who ran a Tyrone general store for four decades, George Franklin Ford of York and formerly Frederick County, Joshua W. Brown near Clagettsville, Edith Victoria Smith of Croom, Carrie V. Farver of Westminster, William Franklin Nelson Cook, Florence Page of Sunnyside, and others. The notices note ages, family survivors, church affiliations, funeral arrangements, and burial details, with services set in Taneytown, York, Laytonsville, and nearby cemeteries.
Funeral notices for Wil lard K and others in Frederick area
Funeral services were held for William K Willard at Mt Moriah Lutheran Foxville with pallbearers named. Charles Herbert Kreh of Frederick died of a heart attack and funeral services planned at C E Cline and Son. William P Frank, Mrs Martha A Miller, Miss Mary Agnes Lease, and Harry D Ohler had services or arrangements noted with cemeteries in Baltimore and Frederick County. The notices list birthplaces, affiliations, and survivors.
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William K. Willard
Phillips Delight
Mt. Moriary Lutheran Church
Foxville
Two O'¢lock
Robert E. Hook
Herbert FE. Willard
Clifford W. Willard
John Willard
Robert Willard
John Warrenfeltz
Glenn Willard
Mt. Moriah
M. L. Creager and Son
William C Maugans dies at 86 after long life of public service
William Clarence Maugans, a prominent county resident, died at 86 in his Maugansville home after two years of illness. A Democrat, he served as county commissioner, on the Board of Education, and as a judge of the Orphans Court. He organized Maugansville Fire Company and held several local leadership roles. Surviving are a daughter and two sons. Funeral at Salem Reformed Church with burial at Broadfording cemetery.
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Hagerstown
William Clarence Maugans
Maugansville House
Board of Education
Orphans Court
Maugansville
Potomac Edison Company
Jessie Maugans
Ross W
Harry W
Salem Reformed Church
Frederick Eyster
Broadfording Cemetery
Measles brings brief outing for Shelhorse child and local hospital news
One year old daughter of M Sgt and Mrs Randy Shelhorse Jr of West Patrick Street is able to go out after an attack of measles. Walter A Catsail near Ur banda was moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital Monday with unchanged condition. T A Hoffmaster Brunswick mercant has returned home improved from Frederick Memorial Hospital where he was treated for pneumonia. Lavinia Green of Brunswick has returned home after eye removal surgery at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore. Mrs McDuell Staley near Knoxville returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after rest and observation. Dr A G Horine Brunswick physician has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital under observation and treatment. Mrs J Melville Cromwell Frederick has been in Frederick Memorial Hospital undergoing treatment for over a week and is slowly improving. Mrs Clinton L Pearson returned to her home on Central Avenue Sykesville from Montgomery Hospital after an operation and is doing nicely. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE Parkway Church of God observes nineteenth anniversary with fellowship service Friday at 2:30 o clock and historical review. Pastor Rev F P Brose will deliver anniversary sermon Sunday morning. Special music by choir and individual numbers will be provided.
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Vicsi Lyon Shelhorse
Randy Shelhorse
Patrick Street
Walter A. Catsail
Urebana
Frederick Memorial Hospital
T. A. Hoffmaster
Brunswick
Lavinia Green
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
McDuell Staley
Knoxville
A. G. Horine
J. Melville Cromwell
Frederick
Clinton L. Pearson
Central Avenue
Sykesville
Montgomery Hospital
Parkway Church of God
F. P. Brose
Mex
Donald Sullivan
English Lesson By B L Gordon Surfeit Misused Word Study
Lesson notes discuss common errors with sry hardly hear mispronunciations and mispellings. It defines surfeit as excess and overabundant supply with examples and notes on pronunciation and usage.
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