Joe McKee: Dean of Roller Coasters in Pittsburgh Era
Boyle profiles Joe McKee, 7 0 year old Palisades Amusement Park supervisor, recalling building the first roller coaster in 1964, detailing his 390 coaster credits, the evolution from simple figure eight to complex tracks, and his belief that coasters endure as long as amusement parks exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Seo
Joe McKee
Joe
Dhe
Nave
Nat Annes
McKee
Maggie
Cincinnati
MeeKee
Salk Receives 1955 Mutual of Omaha Award and Medal
Dr Jonas E Salk is named recipient of the 1955 Mutual of Omaha Criss award and gold medal for the anti polio vaccine discovery. Mayo Clinic’s Dr Charles W Mayo hails the achievement as the greatest contribution to medicine. He cites insulin sulfa drugs penicillin and antibiotics as historic breakthroughs that saved countless lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas E. Salk
Mutual of Omaha Criss
Charles W. Mayo
Mayo Clinic
E and R Ministers Hold Spring Retreat
The Spring Pastors Conference for the Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church is at Roslyn Conference Grounds outside Richmond Virginia this week from April 19 to 21. Frederick area ministers attend the in service retreat with Dr Ernest Trice Thompson and other readers. The meeting is sponsored by the Church and Ministry committee. The Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association also schedules its Spring quarterly meetings at Firemen's Hall Thurmont on Thursday at 7 30 oclock with President Chanies W Mumma in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Synod
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Roslyn
Richmond
Frederick
Ernest Trice Thompson
Union, Theological Seminary
Presbyterian
U. S
Carrol Brooks
Staunton
Joseph F. Johnstone
Methodist
Frederick D. Olert
Committee
Potomac Synod of the
Frederick County
Volunteer , Firemen’s Association
Thurmoht
Chanies W. Mumma
Rocky Ridge
Board of Aldermen Reject Reassessment Move in 1905
In a 3-2 vote the Board rejected a plan to reassess property for municipal taxation. Aldermen Douglass and Hershhercer supported, Schell Lease and Kindley opposed. City Attorney Levy said the city lacks right to grant any appropriation to institutions. News notes May defeat disappointment and a editorial comment on minority desires. Easter holidays close the Free Kindergarten with baskets and candy. work resumes on two new houses of Samuel E F Winebrewer near East Patrick Street. Mr Prolong Hotel property on street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Aldermen
Douglass
Hershhercer
Schell
Lease
Kindley
Levy
F. B San
Pinwton
Business Men's Association
FREF
Market
All Saints Streets
Margaret Eisenhauer
Ruth Sappington
C. Will
Samuel EF
Twenty Years Ago Herms From The News April 1955
Twenty years ago items report a vehicle collision injuring Mrs. Marion Smith 74 and Deputy Sheriff Charles Wosanitin, plus final payments of county hog plan participants about $1000. Mention Mercer and Miss Butcher in local notes and a barrel of files caught off Florida coast being distributed locally by Dr. David G. Everhart via Reno & Harp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Smith
Anather
Charles Wosanitin
Frederick County
Henry R Shoemaker
Helen
May
Leona Mercer
Mary Butcher
East South Street
New York City
Lincoln
Florida
Reno & Harp
Frederick
Farmer Wounded in Plowing Accident Near Cumberland
Harvey Andrew Johnson, 40, a part time farmer, was hospitalized with a 22 caliber gunshot wound while plowing at Mexico Farms in Mineral County near Cumberland. State Police say a holster buckle failed and the pistol discharged as he adjusted his clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Wa
Harvey Andrew Johnson
Hero
State Police Corp
William Fbaker
Johnson
Mexico Farms
Mimeral County
Baker
Joonsen
Woman's Auxiliary of Springfield State Hospital Donation
The Woman's Auxiliary of Springfield State Hospital Sykesville presented a combination yarn and record player to theurn unit in the library building. They also donated television sets for Ward RB and Ward SUA, with officials including Br Robert Gardner supervising. Refreshments and decor were staged by Mrs Thomas Tle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield State Hospital
Sykesville
Recemity
Inesuk Urat
Lubner
Alin Oun
RB Otven
Othey Ty Ward
Hubner Sulling
Yen ’S Graam
Robert Gardner
Soto
Thomas Tle
Wes Kart
Blankenship
Aurina
Mire
Olin Grimes
Lars
Ses Inour Ruff
Court Back To Court House Court Back To Court House
The Frederek county court returns to the Courthouse awaiting completion of the new second floor court room. Winchester Hall hosts community entertainments as jury space is prepared in the clerks office area. A verdict in the 1953 auto collision suit favored Avalon Carr. a new trial motion followed. Separate forgery charges seek immediate trial after State Attorney Barrick files the informations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederek County Court
Winchester Hall
Circuit Court
Lomorrow
Winchester Hall Court Room
Market and
Church Streets
Avalon R. Carr
Pennsylvania
Harleysville Mutual Automobile Fire Insurance Company
Donald Lee Lewis
Jareens
Samuel W. Barrick
Rono
Health And Safety Roundup At North Market PTA Meeting
The North Market Street PTA held a Health and Safety Roundup with speakers urging vaccination plans for first and second graders, school safety through guards, fire prevention at home, and first aid demonstrations. Dr James Marrone and the United Rescue Squad showcased a new ambulance for public viewing, with Mrs Paul d Willard introducing the program committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Market Street
Parent Teachers Association
Howard Ash
Charles V. Main
Charles F. Bell
Junior Fire Co
Bell
James Marrone
United Rescue Squad
Sehant
Associaion
Frederick Infinte
Paul d. Willard
Sherwood Gardens Nearing Full Beauty
Baltimore residents await the peak of Sherwood Gardens spring display as about 500 azaleas and 108000 tulips near full bloom. Major features include crab apple trees, double Japanese cherry trees, and early blooming tulips, with the garden set behind Sherwood’s home on a hill near Johns Hopkins University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghn
Sherwood
Sherwand
Honeven Fighheld
Ginifard
Baltamore
Mic Ohns Hopkins University
Wates
Court News Property Deeded MeO Elizabeth Muche to Margaret Mo Zimmerman
Court notes show deeds recorded including Elizabeth Muche transferring property to Margaret Mo Zimmerman and mention of Andrew J. Phelan and wife In Haretd A Webber and wife with a $10 amount, plus additional fragmented names and figures. The text references Minneapolis traffic court actions and a new authority easing license plate procedures, amid scattered OCR fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Muche
Margaret Mo Zimmerman
Andrew J. Phelan
Popularity of President Eisenhower Deep and Widespread
Washington columnist Pavin Lawrence argues Eisenhower’s high popularity stems from trust in his pacifist stance and resolve to avoid war unless attacked. The piece contrasts Eisenhower with Wilson and notes strong antiwar sentiment, while acknowledging some GOP dissension. It cites public appeal across the North, draft fears, and the balance between firmness and restraint to prevent World War III.
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Pavin
Lawrence Washington
Fusenhower
America
Evers Bods
Eisenhower
Eisinhower
United States
Wilson
Berlin
United’ States
Knowland
New York Herald Tribune Inc
Jurisdiction dispute over Einstein brain sparked by two hospitals
Princeton Hospital and Montefiore Hospital clashed over where Einstein’s brain would be studied after his death. Princeton insisted the brain stay in town while Montefiore hinted it would receive the brain for examination. Executors cited Hans Einstein in permitting future research. Einstein’s body was cremated in West Trenton. A neuropathologist noted no clear pattern for the brain of a genius, citing possible variance in gray matter and aging factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton Einstein
Princeton Hospital
Montefiore Hospital
New York City
Thomas 8. Iarvey
Einstein
Otto Nathan
Hans
Nathan
West Trenton
Washington
Webb Haymaker
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
Rain Delays League Workouts For Frederick Little League
Frequent rain has interrupted Frederick Little League National division workouts while berths for the summer reach tryout stages. A recent pause followed by clearing skies allowed under way, but a shower again wet the field. Evening sessions were planned at Staley Park Molter Avenue for WO 11 12 age group, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Father
Syscolls Ihs
Staley Park
Molter Avenue
Illness and Socials Highlight Brunswick News Briefs
Among the sick Mrs Charles Fo Marrs of West Potomac street Brunswick is a heart patient at Charles Town General Hospital. She has been confined since December with rheumatic heart and is now recovering from a bad case of myrmal. Dance tonight and a teenage reception occupy Staley Park fieldhouse with over 260 attendees last week. Mrs Harry Reun acted as chaperone. Lowise Renn and Allen Barnes won dances. Rebekahs honored Apr 3 in Baltimore as Samarian Lodge members were recognized. Pauline Koons was anointed by president Myslene Mau Batts. Wiss Fiste Stone served as mace and Mrs Helen Wachter was flag bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fo Marrs
West Potomac Street
Brunswick
Charles Town General Hospital
Charles Town
Wo Va
Ladie Marion Black
Vannie Black
Unionsive
Staley Park
Dt Angers
Harry Reun
W. W. Corbis
Lowise Renn
Allen Barnes
Reberkaks
Rebekah Assembly
Loop
Baltimore
Pauline R. Koons
Mys
Lene Mau. Batts
Wiss Fiste Stone
Helen Wachter
Funeral notices from Aberdeen Robinson and others
Funeral services and obituaries listed for Aberdeen Robinson and others. Details include service times, locations, officiants, interment in Fairview cemetery, and surviving relatives along with pallbearers and funeral directors.
Multiple Local Deaths Mark Week in City
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Ira R Bond at 729 Motter Avenue after a three month illness, Mrs Florence Margaret Oldfield on West Patrick Street aged 43, Mrs Margaret Ellen Geisbert in Walkersville aged 81, and Mrs Mabel McHenry Bell of Philadelphia aged 58. Survivors include children and numerous relatives. Services set at Mount Olivet and Rest Haven cemeteries with funeral directors R Etchison and Son handling arrangements.
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Aberdeen Robinson
York
Parsons Company 1. O. O F
West All Saints Street
Fairview Cemetery
Edward D McGowan
Jnsephine Lunds Robinson
Katherine Wilson
Juia Robinson
Philadelphia
Ira RK. Bond
Belva Catherine Bond
Ira R Bond
Motter Avenue
Satie Miller Stotelmyer
Andrew J. Stotelmyer
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Childred
Arthur C. Bond
Pierce H. Gaver
Austin Bl
Mount Olivet
R. Etchison and Son
Florence Margaret Oldfield
Benjamin Oldfield
West Patrick Street
Florence Eyler Smith
Wiliam C. Smith
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Faithful Circle Bible
Raymond D. Smith
Lawrence J. Shaw
Bartonsville
Charles T. Newton
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet
M.R. Etchison and Son
Margaret Ellen Geisbert
Calvin M. Geisbert
Stuart L. Geisbert
Walkersville
William and
Catherine Shaffer Snouffer
Buckeystown
Geisbert
Gaithersburg
Carlos H. Geisbert
Hagerstown
Alen E. Geisbert
Yellow Springs
George L. Geisbert
Forestville
Edward S. Ramey
Arlington
George Lewis
Mies Inhn
John Yeshek
Cheverly
Calvin M. Geishert
East Church — Street
Methodist Cemetery
Urbana
East Frederick School Carnival Set For April 30
The East Frederick School PTA hosts its third annual carnival on Saturday April 30 starting at 4 30 p m Suppers and entertainment are planned A cake display is planned by the committee at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Ramsburg Principal Miss Irene Price general carnival chairman Glenn Ripneon and PTA president Eston Hoffman attended the recent meeting The carnival is open to the public
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Frederick
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Irene Price
Glenn Ripneon
PTA
Eston Hoffman
East and West Germany ignore Hitler birthday bond formed
East and West Berlin citizens set aside partisan stance to avoid celebrating Adolf Hitler on his birthday. Neither side sought commemoration as 66th would be, amid unverified death details and ongoing legal steps declaring him dead by West Berlin courts.
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East
West Germany
Hitler
Berlin
West Berl Iin
Adolf Hitler
Reichschancelery Garden
West Berlin
Raritan Club Meeting Reports Community Projects
The Raritan Club held its regular meeting at Brownsville Parish Hall with President Ralph Kaetzel presiding. Members discussed Easter egg hunt results, park improvements at Gapland Community Park, and plans for the Brownsville-Gapland Homecoming and a public auction May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish
Barry
Brownsville Parish
Thally
Brownsville-Gapland
Kenneth Ball
Ralph Kaetzel
John Fr
Lawrence Anders
Miputige
Clu
Gapland
Richard McClure
Susie Demenee
Lloyd Pearyson
Tillie Pearson
Duthe Kaeléei
Ant
Eddie Clipp
Lloyd Pearson
James Procter
Procter
O'Byrne Jennings
Saturay
Kaetzel
Gerald Haines
Emmertt Dagenhart
Frank Davis
Charles Morrison
Brish
Washington County
Edward Barry
Brownsville
U. S
Jnb
Local Personal News and Births in Hagerstown Area
Mrs Stanley Blank and Mrs Larry and Mr Rodney returned to Edgewood after weeks in St Petersburg and Sarasota Florida. Mr and Mrs Paul C Leatherman of Wellsville announce the birth of a six pound 12 ounce son Dennis Paul on Monday April 8 at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown. Mrs Leatherman is the former Marilyn L Rudy of Middletown. Charles Chinky Bell grandson of City Police celebrates 48th birthday today to be feted by Junior Engine Co where he is a line captain. Airman Robert P Bennett Jr and bride Patricia Louise Gilbert of Derry New Hampshire have returned to Derry after visiting relatives in Washington and Baltimore. The wedding was Valentines Day at 1 00 pm. Bennett is stationed at Grenier Air Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Blank
Larry
Rodney
Edgewood
St. Petersburg
Sarasota
Fra
Paul C. Leatherman
Wellsville
Dennis Paul
Washington County
Hagerstown
Leatherman
Marilyn L. Rudy
Middletown
Sergi
Charles
Chinky) Bell
Junior Engine Co
Robert P. Bennett Jr
Patricia Louise Gilbert
Derry
N. H
Brrs
Robert P. Bennett Sr
Tte
Washington
Baltimore
Bennett
Grenier Air Base
Manchester
Grenier
Monday Musicales Meet At Ijamsville
The Monday Musicales held in April at the home of Mrs. Norris Shane, Ijamsville, featured guest speaker Miss Catherine Williams, professor of theory and piano at Head College. Her talk, The Meaning of the Modes, traced historic shifts from plain melody to harmony and counterpoint, noting religious leaders' role and music’s evolution through the tenth to sixteenth centuries. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Shane with assistance from Mr. and Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. William Meintzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Shane
Ijamsville
George Douglas
Catherine Williams
Head College
Dewan
Shane
Douglas
William Meintzer
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Hyattstown Methodist Church
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Joseph Kennedy
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W. AL Wade
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Charles E. Bell
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A. K. Coffman
Wilson P. Ard
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