Alpha Portland Wins Army Stone Contract for Lawn Area
Alpha Portland Cement announces Leisure Lawn Stone division has won a 240 ton supply contract from the U S Army Maryland Procurement Division. The green colored vinyl coated crushed stone will be laid around Fort George C Meade to simulate grass and reduce maintenance. The product is already in use by the U S Government in Washington and reportedly on the White House grounds. The GI Joe term is said to derive from general issue printed on military equipment.
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Alpha Portland Cement Company
Leisure Lawn Stone of
Pennsylvania
U.S. Army
Maryland
National Security Agency
Fort George C. Meade
Leisure Lawn
Washington, D. C
U. S
General Service Administration
White House
GI Joe
Middletown PTA Elects Officers for 1971 72
The Middletown Elementary School PTA met April 19 in the school auditorium. Officers elected for 1971 72 are William C. Miskell president Walter M. Cini bulk vice president Mrs William E. Cawood secretary and Mrs Douglas Zittle treasurer. A $30 art department check was given to Calvin Gladhill. The meeting included reports, committee acknowledgments, and notes from visiting officials. The next PTA meeting on May 10 features the Spring Musical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muagetown
P.T.A
Donald L. Hoffman
Robert Guyton
Kenneth Arnett
Calvin Gladhill
Gladhill
Middletown Valley
Walkersville Bowling Scores Show Strong Team Play
Monday night major Leo Cox and Sarge Milkers led a mixed week with standout 4702 and 51850, while Frederick Gas Co produced a solid 648 657 650 for 1953 series. High individual was Don Semler with 189, 457. Various bowlers posted scores across leagues as standings shift with Frederick Gas Co leading, Dan-Dee second, Coca Cola third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Cox
Sarge Milkers
Frederick Gas Co
H. B. Duvall
Don Semler
Don
Jim Martin
Bob Smith
Mike Crist
Cox
Jim Taylor
Bob Clem
Joe Moser
Jr. Fogle
Fred Eyler
Curt Staley
Mark
Ridge
Emma Devilbiss
Investors
Helen Bostion
Monocacy Valley
Buzz Benchley
Robert Shriner
Ed Shelton
Walkersville Motors
Donald Paugh
Cozy
Meitzlers
Leaglie
Frank Dayhoff
Bob Kight
Larry Smith
Melvin Gelzandunner
Roland Weller
Bob Rough
Richard Arnold
Donald Rice Tire Co
Frederick Mobile
Exchange Club Donates 400 to Jeanne Bussard Workshop
Mrs Helen Nussear center director of the Jeanne Bussard Workshop accepts a 400 check from Ira Dunne treasurer of the Exchange Club of Frederick while Raymond Rickett president watches. Donation funds workshop programs and followed a club meeting at Red Horse Steak House on April 12 with tours and project outlines. The club raised money via Handi Pak tissue sales and the Wonderful World of Fantasy Magic Show at Thomas Johnson High School.
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Helen Nussear
Jeanne Bussard
Ira Dunne
Exchange Club of
Frederick
Raymond Rickett
Nussear
Exchange Club
Red Horse Steak
Thomas Johnson Sligh School
Red Horse
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Arcade Bowling News
Rutland
Cooks Crane
H. G. Tyervar
Lewistown Service Center
Joe Smith
Roy Lake
Colonial Music Shop
Woodfield Ford
Dukes Shell
Abrechts Esso
Starri
Caffery
Jeffery
Barnes Cabinet Shop
Star Masonry
Lulu Thomas
Ess Ramisburg
Gil Stirley
Woodfield
Middletown Lutheran
Mt. Zion
Middletown Reform
Good Shepherd
Lee Ropp
Bill Williams
E.M. Blank Roofers
E. M. Blank Roofers
Franks Tavern
Shepley’s Inc
Frans American
Gene Shrout
Raymond Burtner
John Maina Nice
Women's Church League
Calvary Methodist
Church of the Brethren and Grace Gifted
Mr. Zion
Peggy Lutz
Yellow Springs
LIONS
Middletown
New Market
Liberty
Francis Scott Key
Bob Crum
John Hanes
Larry
John Mitchell
Jefferson Quality
Kelly Mill
Sandy Aushermin
Maggie Flook
Karl Masser
Clays
Clay
Sinclair
Klipps Phimbers
Family Affairs
Karols Kiddie Shop
Dolly Tams
Vince
Josephine Harner
Bill Brown
Orioles
Senators
Yankees
Evelyn Pots
Jim Rippeon
Tom Ramsburg
N. E. Waltz
Jim
Amvets
Dodge Chrys~ler Corp
Contes
Alpha Portland
Stone
PTA
Mountain City Temple No. 14
Dorothy Croneburg
Rubyann Dutrow
Katherine Young
Walkersville
Mt. Airy Lanes
Pabst Blue Ribbon
Johnny Linton
Delores Devilbiss
Ray Devilbiss
Larry Bond
David Devilbiss
Eddie Shank
Esther Sterling
Case Stull
Trouts Food Market
V. EF. Stup
Alley Ladies
Barbara Duncan
Helen Powell
Grace Bush
Mary Buza
Martha Mackley
Shirley Zimmerman
Saums Jewelers
Woodsboro Bank
Wthu Radio
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Dayhoff Home Improvements
Stull Dougherty
Gloria Green
Barb Zimmerman
Jean Grant
Alice Hoff
Sylvia Burrier
Lula Spahr
Fran Duvall
Helen Burrier
Harriet Mathews
Betty Long
Petunias
Tigers
Four Roses
Merri - Golds
Glade Valley
John Dinter Weh
Musketeers
Jefferson Motel
Walkersville Abs
Frank Long
Carroll Crum
Tom Little
Marty Naugle
Weil Brothers
Wayne Hane
Neva Kriner
Klipps Plumbing
J. & E. Seafood
Crouse Ford Sales
Walkersville Lange
Petth
Mia
Nan
Marylan
Phive
Quiet
Ford Ltd
Fords
Country Squire
FORD
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Frederick, MD
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