Immigrant inventor Grebe holds numerous patents in USA
John Grebe, who immigrated to the United States at 14, became a prolific inventor with more than 100 patents in chemical and nuclear processes. He helped develop synthetic rubber and Saran Wrap while at Dow Chemical, and earned an honorary doctorate. Grebe recalls arriving in New York in 1914 amid a life shaped by war and opportunity.
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Sun City
Ariz
John Grebe
United States
America
Grebe
New York City
New York
Kaiser
Germany
Case Institute of Technology
Herbert Dow
Dow Chemicals
Dow
Dow Chemical
Frostburg College to Offer Elderhostel Program This Summer
Frostburg State College will host two week long Elderhostel sessions starting June 19 and June 26 to July 2 for adults over 60. Each week limits enrollment to 40 participants with a $180 fee covering room board courses and activities. Call 698 4461 or write Elderhostel office Boston for registration. The Elderhostel network now includes more than 600 colleges and universities across the United States Canada and Europe.
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Frostburg State College
Appalachian
Elderhostel
Boylston St
Boston
United States
Canada
Europe
Sabillasville Guild to Buy Church Plates
The Ladies Guild of St. John's United Church of Christ in Sabillasville agreed to purchase four new collection plates. At the April 7 Parish Hall meeting plans were made for a ham sandwich sale on April 21 with orders due by April 17 at $1 each. Additional notes covered the John Brown sale lunch stand on April 30 and the Mother and Daughter banquet on May 6 at 6 30 p.m. Reservations close April 29. The Savoy Catering Service of Waynesboro will cater. April hostesses were Eileen Willard, Kathy Willard, Marty Mueller, and Judy Wise. Prize winners in games included Cathy McSherry, Janice Henry, and Helen Firme with Mace Benchoff sharing final game prize.
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Ladies Guild of
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Sabillasville
Mace
John Brown
Thurmont
Savoy Catering Service
Waynesboro
Eileen Willard
Kathy Willard
Marty Mueller
Judy Wise
Cathy McSherry
Janice Henry
Helen Firme
Mace Benchoff
Thurmont Riding Club Fun Day Plans
Thurmont Riding Club will hold a Fun Day at Roddy Road show grounds on Sunday May 1 with contests starting at 10 am. Entry is 10 dollars for the day or 1 dollar per class. Current coggins test required. Homemade baked goods sandwiches cold drinks and coffee served. Visitors welcome. For more information call 447-2079. Deborah Kay Eyler parish representative Thomas M. Eichelberger Register of Wills first publication April 4 1983 with notices April 4 11 18.
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Thurmont
State OF Maryland
Dorothy Jane Roser
Deborah Kay Eyler
Rocky Ridge Road
Rocky Ridge
Maryland
Frederick County
Deborah Kay Eyler Perannal
Thomas M. Eichelberger
Register of Wills
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Middletown Valley
Robert Algeo Staley
Trust Department
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
North Market Street
Frederick
Burkittsville
Burkittsville Road
Robert A Staley
Joseph L Staley
Ella H. Montgomery
Joseph L. Staley
Robert A. Staley
Madison
South Mountain
Mountain Land
Farmare and Mechanics National Bank
P. O
Edward J. Wetzel
W. Jerome Offutt
Abelitt
Horman
Frostburg College
Sabillasville Guild
Thurmont Riding Club
Iaid Register of
Chambersburg
Marion
Inc
John Deere
Int
Massey Ferguson
Fords
Case
David Brown
Oliver
Ralph W. Horst
Marlon
Dodge
Watkins-Burdette Motor CO. Inc
Metro
Rosemont Ave
Barcaounger
Sir Charles
Cline
Patrick Street
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