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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

9

Mountain Theater Guests at Frederick Rotary Luncheon

Frederick Rotarians welcomed the Mountain Theater cast at their Francis Scott Key hotel luncheon. Cast members introduced included Walter Stilley James Dyas Dorothy Lee Tomkins Lois Barden and Peter Breck. Stilley and Barden performed, Mrs. Clinton Hughes praised local group quality, and a Rotary picnic was announced for Waverly Farms next Wednesday at Hood College in case of rain. Visiting Rotarians and guests from Baltimore Leesburg Brunswick and the Maryland School for the Deaf attended.

Frederick Mountain Theater Francis Scott Key Hotel Charles A. Price Mountain Theater Group Braddock Heights Walter Stilley Braddock Playhouse Stilley Rotarians James Dyas Dorothy Lee Tomkins Lois Barden Peter Breck Arena Stage Washington Miss Barden Breck Clinton Hughes Frederick High School Hughes Baltimore New York Rotary Waverly Farms Garmbrill Gymnasium Hood College Tom Jackson Leesburg T. West Claggett Tony Cincotta Brunswick Lloyd Ambrosen Maryland State School For the Deaf Philip J. Hess Ernest W. Brinkman Balti- Tee Tamae Te

First Break From Jail in 18 Years

A Baltimore man escaped from the Baltimore City Jail delaying his return to the Maryland House of Correction. Norman Russell Harris, 35, eluded guards, sealed a wall, and was reported missing during a safety count. He had been serving a short assault sentence and would have been released Saturday. Rope fragments were found on a jail wall around 2 a.m.

Baltimore Maryland House of Correction Baltimore City Charles Price Norman Russell Harris Harris House of Correction

Eighteen News Guests At Local Hosts In 1955

Ambrosen stayed with Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee, Bender with Roger Willard, and Hersperger hosted by Dr. Albert Powell, during a social gathering reported by Philip Wertheimer in Frederick Maryland on August 4 1955.

The Frederick, Md Philip Wertheimer Ambrosen Ignatius Bjorlee Bender Roger Willard Hersperger Albert Powell

Amyets Fishing Party Draws Hundreds At Baker Park

About 350 children took part in Frederick Amyets Post No 1 seventh annual fishing party and turtle derby at Culler Lake in Baker Park. Prizes were awarded for sportsmanship and contests while attendees enjoyed hot dogs and drinks. Notable honors included Charles Rinehart receiving the Frank L. Bents Award after rescuing a drowning item, with Mayor Derr presenting the prize at McCurdy Field. Additional contests crowned winners in costumes and fishing events, with judges including Alderman Burall and others.

William B. Burall Amvets Culler Lake Jackie Rodgers N. Bentz Street Virginia Best John Keyser West Patrick Street Jerry Campbell Ricky Best Michael Koontz Rae Ellen Baker Richard Burdette Billy Koontz John Turner Sandra Burdette Wilbur Warner Vernon Yingling Patsy Geisbert Baker Park Frederick Amyets Frank L. Bents Charles ‘Joe John A. Derr McCurdy Field Rinehart North Bentz Street Rock Hill East Sixth Street James Street Rae Enlen Haker East Patrick Street East South Street South Market Street Vernon Yingjing Flint Hill McMurray Street Williamb

Doan's Pills Offer Relief From Nagging Backache

The ad promotes Doan's Pills as relief for nagging backache and sleepless nights caused by stress and overindulgence. It claims soothing effects ease bladder irritation and provide mild diuretic action to help kidney output, urging readers to try the pills for lasting comfort.

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Casting contest prize list at Camp Airy event draws helpers

The Pangborn Casting Club of Hagerstown, aided by W. P. Whipp, O. M. Harbaugh, Lester Hart and Forrest Hoover, held a casting demonstration with about twenty winners receiving fishing gear prizes. Winners included Robert Kline and Nathaniel Thomas, with participants from Frederick area addresses. Amvets Auxiliary and United Fire Co assisted with refreshments and event support.

Ard Stitely Wisner Street Gene McCracken Dill Avenue Ronald Huffer Jefferson Harry Richmond Michael Kaplan Paul Kahn Sam Schacter Camp Airy Pangborn Casting Club Hagerstown W. P. Whipp O. M. Harbaugh Lester Hart Forrest Hoover Robert Kline West 14Th Street Nathaniel Thomas Miracle Minnow Edward Lee Brandenburg RFD Frederick Michael Brachey Eugene Stull William Seidling Eugene McCracken Bobby Ray West Patrick Street South Bentz Street Carroll Parkway North College Parkway Eugene Statl West College Terrace Amvets Ausxiliary Bernard ‘Lefty Warrenfeltz Laurence H. Walsh United Fire Co Frederick City

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