Record Agricultural Sale Peak in Frederick County Totals
Frederick County auctions report a record 502018 from 94 public sales between January 18 and April 9, 1948. Livestock prices rose about a third while farm machinery and implements climbed up to 100 percent above ordinary values, with 3562 head of livestock and 1919 farm items sold. Milch cows led the totals, while churn of dairy cattle boosted local milk production figures, and Metcalf at Chestnut Farms notes daily milk receipts rising from 16000 to 19000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Theounty
Eteran
Frederick
Cunty
Kenneth L. Metcalf
Chevy Chase Jairy Company
Henry Shoemaker
Metcalf
Frederick Courtsyales
Engagement Is Announced Of Grace V Stull and Merhie T Ecker
Mr and Mrs Staley F Stull of Lewistown announce the engagement of their daughter Grace V to Merhie T Ecker son of Mrs A Merhie Ecker of Thurmont and the late Mr Ecker Miss Stull works in the Register of Villa office at the Court House and Mr Ecker works for Farm Bureau Petroleum Products Co operative in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley F. Stull
Lewistown
Grace V
Merhie T. Ecker
A. Merhie Ecker
Thurmont
Mr. Ecker
Miss Stull
Register of Villa
Court House
Farm Bureau Petroleum Products Co-operative
Crystal shower honors Miss Burrall engagement
Miss Virginia Avrecot hosts a crystal shower at College avenue for Miss Doris Burrall whose engagement to Aviation Cadet David Fahringer was recently announced. Guests include Marian Burral Genevieve Herwig and several others as green and white decor sets the theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Burrall
Virginia Avrecot
John D. Abrech
College Avenue
Doris Burrall
Vey Burrall
David Fahringer
Harry Fahringer
Berwick
Abrecht
Marian Burral
Genevieve Herwig
Virginia Hanmond
Anna
Lillian Thomas
Mary Elizabeth Engle
Marie Hahr
Glenna
Connie Remsberg
Evelyn Howard
Mary Jane Hartman
Audrey Eyler
Beulah Muoshower
Robert W. Russell
War bond dance offers reduced admission and prize at hotel
The club lowers costs for an evening dance to support members buying war bonds of any denomination. A $25 war bond prize will be awarded, opening eligibility to members and guests. The Blue and Grey room at the Franklin Scott Key Hotel hosts Joe Stephens and his orchestra from 9 to 11. Corsages and elaborate decorations are cut back. punch served. several members head to military service soon. Also reported is the birth of a child to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Key
Joe Stephens
Jesst
Bonds Provide Soldiers With What It Takes
PRENTISS M. BROWN argues war bonds fund the military effort and curb inflation by keeping money from civilian goods shortages. Bonds save lives, preserve home life, and offer future purchasing power. Walkersville PTA meeting features Edward D Storm on achieving lasting peace with prayers and Hood College students performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentiss M. Brown
Associated Press
the News
Walkersville
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Edward D Storm
A. N. Warner
Welkersville
Frances Culler
Rose Larkin
Hood College
Frederick County Workers Back War Plant Production
Six Frederick County residents urge keeping war production uninterrupted. They oppose strikes during the war, with views ranging from a government ban on strikes in war plants to limited tolerance, all stressing that any disruption aids the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
A. L. Harris
Frederick
Francis L. Lewis
Smithsburg
Oscar C. Linton
Yellow Springs
Ralph E. Culler
Jefferson
Telephone Company
Woodrow R. Handley
Fountain Rock
Harry Clay Groshan
Graceham
Memories Of My Old Home Town Near Turn Of Century
James F Pampel recalls Frederick Maryland in late 19th century, chronicling his bicycle racing youth, family attitude toward law vs racing, early rides from Braddock Heights to Frederick, rival cyclists, Athletic Park track, and key races in Baltimore and York. He notes mentors, friends, and local figures shaping his career. The account hints at a multi installment reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Pampel
Jackson
Mich
Frederick
George Washington
Lord Baltimore
Francis Scott Key
Barbara Fritchie
Admiral Schrey
Frederick County
Maryland
Fredericktown
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
West South Street
PF. Pamper
Sumner
Liberty
Charles
Elizabeth Hitzelberger
Monte Maria
Richmond
Virginia
Academy of the Visitation
St. John's School
State Institution For the
Ramsburg
Long Hill
Braddock Heights
Allen Grumbine
Casper Cline
Braddock
Shipley & Boost
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Lev
Dad
Father
Graddock
Guy Adell
Udy Pn
Thomas Eader
Shepherdstown
Sharpsburg
Eader
Roger McSherry
Col Baughman
Mr. MecSherm
Co Baughman
Pompie
Athletic Park
Fredernc
Pennsylam
Murray Brish
Shavs
Stouts
Par Athletic Park
Ome
Brish Brothers
South Street
Cay
Harry Elracofe
Billy Grove
Johnny Summers
Cam Ramsburg
Albert McDonald
Steamboat McDonald
Charley Lambright
Bob" Delaplaine
Almer Jessuonaid
Steamboat
League of American Wheelmen
National Cycling Association of America
Mack
South Mountain
Electric Park
Baltimore
Park
Ther Park
Athwaen Tegelee Tatee
York
Frederick Boys
Washington
Wits Tsudt
Maore
Bael
Moinan
Atretch
U. Tle
Will French
Will
Pampels
Amaeyt Bass
Farmers Affected By Rationing Of Meats
College Park April 23 Farmers are affected by rationing of meats and fats as consumers and producers say Paul E Nystrom state leader of county agents for the University of Maryland extension service as consumers they surrender points from their ration books for purchases of meat except poultry butter lard and other rationed fats the edible portions of beef veal sheep lambs and hogs in addition to butter lard canned fish
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College Park
Paul E. Nystrom
University of Maryland Extension Service
War ration rules for home meat and fat production
Farmers producing and selling home slaughtered meats and lard must register with the local Ration Board, file monthly reports, and redeem ration stamps. Stamps must come from family books and be valid. A USDA War Board permit is needed to sell slaughtered livestock or products. no permit needed only if no sale occurs. Rationing aims to curb black markets and ensure fair meat and fat distribution during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usda War Board
Nostrom States
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Mixx Grare
V. Stall
Miss Lee
Mr. Starshall
Eleanora O'Donnell Lee
Joseph Jenkins Lee
Thomas Hartley Marshal
Morris Gaver
Frederic City Hospital
Daughters of the American Revolution
Julia Etchison
West College Terrace
Jesse B. Anders
Anders
Continental Congress of the National Society
D. A. BR
Cinccinnal
Catoctin Club, Inc
William E. Young
Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Four
Weyday
Philadelphia, Pa
Washington, D. C
Cumberland, Md
Pittsburgh, Pa
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Frederick, Md
Porphontas
Lyken's
Hillside Coal CO
Water ST
Signature Auto Furniture Loans
Frederick, Martland
Pappas Farm
Unionville, Md
Harford Road
Baltimore, MD
Earl Dosh
United States War Savings
Treasury
Frederick County National Bank
North Market Street
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Biue Ridge Summit
E.W.T
Aberdeen
Ben J. H. Solliday
Harry Trout
Harold Birely
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