This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1982
Page
4
A Mary B. Fink appeal urges people to visit loved ones in nursing homes. It emphasizes residents’ needs are met and homes are comfortable, but visits are essential to show care and support. The piece ends with a call to visit a mother or father in care today.
Charley Poole known as Charley brought joy to New Market children aboard his Susie carriage. He died this week at 74 leaving a lasting memory for neighbors and the town’s annual New Market Days. He lent money to the New Market Fire Company and the United Methodist Church, supported the carnival, and kept a warm presence in the community. His loss leaves a gap in the longtime tradition of Susie the carriage rides guiding generations.
Margaret Strawsburg, a longtime Frederick hairdresser known as Margaret’s Beauty Salon on South Market Street, retires after half a century of serving patrons from 1930s style waves to modern looks. Born in Frederick, trained in York, she built a loyal client base with skill and discretion, helping organize local salon associations and influencing Maryland hairdressing in the region.
In Frederick County July 1962 a farmer's wife Clara Harner raised nine two day old puppies after their dam died. She bottle fed hourly for two weeks then they started cereal. The drought worsened local life as residents searched for relief and a major housing project was planned nearby. Clara Harner, a longtime hairdresser, received awards for community service and helped refurbish the Montevue Home salon while balancing a half century of business and family commitments.
Fire department members express gratitude to the Damascus community for carnival support and volunteer assistance. Special thanks go to local merchants for donations and time off, enabling tax free service and life saving aid to citizens. James F. Perry, President, 28334 Ridge Road, Damascus.
The United Brethren Church in Christ celebrated its seventh anniversary with Rev. John W. Fisher of Washington as guest speaker. About 20 percent of members, including a Carroll County delegation, attended the song service at Breddock Heights, sponsored by the Frederick County Christian Endeavor Union with several singing groups. A freak thundershower cooled the heat, with strong winds and trees toppled after temperatures rose to 110 degrees.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.