From Berlin to Hollywood memoirs spark big demand
Richard Leichert reviews Hildegard Knef’s A Gift Horse, a memoir of life in the 1930s Berlin and postwar Hollywood, praising its frank account of survival, the fall of Berlin, and Knef’s views on stars like Dietrich, Monroe, and Porter. The piece notes its potential to top non fiction lists as readers seek honest history.
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America
Hildegard Knef
Neff
Cole Porter
Berlin
Miss Knef
Bate
Hollywood
Marlene Dietrich
Marilyn Monroe
Joe Doakes
Camille
Anna Karenina
Garbo
Monroe
Gunter Gras
Victoria de los Angeles US tour set for October
Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles will begin her first American tour in five years, performing in October and November. She previously debuted at Carnegie Hall in 1949 and sang Marguerite at the Metropolitan Opera in 1950 before focusing on family time in Madrid.
Miss Stone Weds John W Wilt in Frederick Church
Miss Susan Jane Stone of Frederick wed John William Wilt of Lovettsville in a Church of St. John the Evangelist ceremony led by Rev. Fr. William Becker. The bride's gown featured silk organza over taffeta with Chantilly lace, seed pearls, and sequins, and she carried white daisies. Deborah Ann Hall of Frederick served as maid of honor.
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Susan Jane Stone
Eleanor Stone
Frederick
John Wiliam Wilt
Anna Wilt
Lovettsville
William B. Wilt
William Becker
St. John the Evangelist
William Hoffman
Charles Stone
Deborah Ann Hall
Miss Burgess Engaged to Charles B Long III
Mr and Mrs Robert E Burgess of Mt Airy announce the engagement of their daughter Linda Carol to Charles B Long III son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Long Jr of New Windsor A February wedding is planned. Bridesmaids are Nancy Ann Phebus Elizabeth Selekmann and Bonnie Vee Hart sphough
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Robert E. Burgess
Mt. Airy
Linda Carol
Charles B. Long Ill
Benjamin Long Jr
New Windsor
Miss Burgess
South Carroll High School
la Mae
Westminster
Mr. Long
Linganore High School
Nancy Ann Phebus
Elizabeth Selekmann
Frederick
Bonnie Vee Hartsough
Claymont
Del
Mint Green Gown Bride Weds in Va Rustic Style
The maid of honor wore a mint green empire waist gown with puffed sleeves and carried a yellow daisies bouquet. Bridesmaids dressed in yellow with old fashioned green yellow bouquets. Richard Cummings served as best man with ushers Henry Christner Samuel Copher and Toby Richard. Reception at Hotel Frederick followed by a trip to Sky land Lodge. The couple resides at 150 Colony Road Apt E Silver Spring. The bride 1970 graduate of St. John's Literary Institute and attended Frederick Community College. The groom 1965 graduate of Loudoun Valley High School served four years in the US Air Force and graduated 1971 from Frederick Community College planning further study at the University of Maryland.
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G. Richard Cummings
Riverdale
Henry EB. Christner
Cassanova
Samuel L. Compher
Hillsboro
Toby L. Richard
Bluemont
Hotel Frederick
Skyland Lodge
Skyline Drive
150 Colony Road
Apt. E
Silver Spring
St. John’s Literary Institute
Frederick Community College
Loudoun Valley High School
Purcellville
US Air Force
Joseph C. Thomas III
Cindy Cline
Mr. Pleasant
Barbara Ausherman
Walkersville
Bonnie Bruchey
Keymar
Cathy Brown
Jefferson
Robert Offutt
Mike Cline
Calvin Smith
Frederick
Steve Blank
Jefrey Bradley
Westminster
Miss Angleberger Weds Robert Earl Cline in Frederick
Miss Betty Jane Angleberger daughter of Mr and Mrs George Angleberger Walkersville wed Robert Earl Cline son of Mr and Mrs Nevinky Cline Frederick at the Frederick Church of the Brethren The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Merlin Garber The couple reside at 121 East 8th Street Frederick The wedding featured detailed gowns and family attendants with receptions and out of town guests from several states.
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Betty Jane Angleberger
George H. Angleberger
Walkersville
Robert Earl Cline
Nevinky Cline
Pleasant
Frederick
David Michael
Pauline Ford
Willard Brown
Donald Wolf
Richard Angleberger
Charles Eaves Jr
Georgia Reightler
Baltimore
Sterling
Hagerstown
Virginia
Youngstown
Springfield
Ohio
Stroudsburg
Pennsylvania
Pocono Mountains
East 8Th Street
Weil Brothers Red Carpet Service Ad in Frederick
An advertisement promotes Weil Brothers oil heat with emphasis on value long term savings from fuel, workmanship, and service. It invites customers to call 662-1121 or visit the showroom at 55 Hamilton Ave to compare pricing and economy.
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Hazel Flautt
Hershberger
North Market Street
Calvin
Baltimore
North Liberty Street
Frederick
Ami
Consulat
Embassy Row
Washington
Phiza
New York
Asia
Massachusetts Ave. N. W
Pietro Lazzarri
Weil Brother
Weil Brothers
Hamilton Ave
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Blue Point Oysters Gastronome
le Consulat
Holiday Magazine
Metzner
East Prussia
Stuttgart
Hong Kong
India
Orient
Andre Rene
Plaza
Pedro
Lake Singapore
Harry Richardson
Lake Linganore
Richardson
Lake Linganore Organization
Frederick County
Hyattsville
England
Maxine Cheshire
Washington Post
Maxime Cheshire
Post
Judith Martin
Miss Martin
Maniie
Nolla
Miss Stone
John W. Wilt
Gene Smith
John William Will
Linda Caro
C.B. Long HI
E. Patrick
Family Clubs Society
Home News
Heederick
Miss Angleberger
Walkersville High School
Hagerstown Business College
Rimler, Dinsmore Co
Earl H. Cline
Bonnie Brachey
Ausherman
Walkers
Davis Studio
Toyota
Christopher R. Custer
W. Patrick St. Frederick
Berger’s
N. Market St
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Weil
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