Communications Center Being Set Up Here
Frederick Kiwanis heard two Signal Corps officers describe the Fort Detrick communications center set to become the nation’s largest. They outlined seven U S relay stations, the anticipated 1962 completion for local work, a 400-person staff, and hiring from Frederick with Civil Service forms 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Signal Corps
Kiwanis Club
Fort Detrick
Lion Club
Clyde D. Clancy
Maj
Weham A. Ellis
Falls Church
Col. Clancy
ACAX
United States
San Francisco
San Antonio
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Fort Meade
Washington
Lebanon
Indo - China
Unscom
Fort Detrick Center
Maj. Ellis
Pentagon
Ellis
Civil Service Commission
Fort Detrick program highlights security skilled roles and wages
Officers said positions demand the highest security and skills with wages from over 38 000 for skilled workers to 3 200 a year for janitors. The meeting, introduced by Joseph Schwimmer, drew many business and professional attendees. Speakers included Richard Line and Joe Rhoderick. Birthday wishes and Kiwanis events followed with several guests present including Sgt. William Clark and John Teeuwen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schwimmer
Fort Detrick
Joes
Schwimmer
Rhoderick
Richard RK
Line
Roger Fisher
Amos Holter
Bob Moss
Sharpe
Kiwanian Smith
Eleanor Eichelberger
Sperry Storm
Bill Harrison
Baltimore
Asa Watkins
Air
Sgt
William
Webb Post Auxiliary Holds August Meeting
The Ladles Auxiliary of John R. Webb Post No. 3285 VFW met Monday evening at the Post Home. President Anna Mary Willard led the session and the group voted a $10 donation to the Department of Maryland VFW for underprivileged Baltimore children in September. A birthday gift was sent to Mrs. Margaret Oris of Middletown, now a patient at Western Maryland Chronic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KR. Webb
Post
Anna Mary Willard
Ohe Department of Maryland
Baltimore
Margaret Oris
Middletown
Maryland
Activities of the Martinsburg VA Center Auxiliary
The Martinsburg VA Center Auxiliary reports visits and events. July visits to Newton D. Baker VA Center included patient tobacco and refreshments in a TB ward. August 30 social event featured Hagan in the auditorium. Rummage sale planned for September 5 at Taney Apartments. Avon demonstration to be led by Mrs. Berndena R. Buzzerd in October. Card party series planned at the VEW Club across October to March. President Willard reminded members of the annual Auxiliary duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Mes. James
Cronenburg
Newton D. Bakier VA
Martinsburg
David Hagan Wis
Berndena R. Buzzerd
VEW Club
Willard
Picnic and VFW Delegates Named for Encampment
A community picnic set for August 17 at Husky Park. Mrs. Willard named delegates Mrs. Rebekah L. McLaren and Mrs. Drenenburg and alternates Mrs. Richard L. Shafer and Miss Hazel Christian for the VFW national encampment in Los Angeles August 30 to September 4. The attendance prize went to Mrs. McLaren. Notes include a separate item about an arm loss accident and a marriage in Auckland with a later note on artificial arms funding and medical care plans.
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Husky Park
Willard
Rebekah L. McLaren
Drenenburg
Richard L. Shafer
Hazel Christian
VFW
Los Angeles
McLaren
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Treaky Devis
Unicom
Auto Club OF
Syours
Automobile Club of
N. Court St. Frederick
AAS
American Motorists Ins. Co
Mrs. Homeowner
G. & R. Merchandise Mart, Inc
West
Patrick Street
Ext
Roy Goodhart
AL. Ridgley
Montgomery County
Charles Cooley
Clarksburg
Webb Post
Cole & Sons Furniture House
South Market Street
Auckland
New Zealand
James Parr
Betty
Nichols
Buzzerd
Audrey
Honolulu
Parkinson
Bellevue Medical Center
Sam Miller
U. S. Market ST
Monument
Public Finance
Rint
Nance Law
Frederick County
North Market St
Federal Deposit Ensurance Corporation
HIGH
Virginia
Milk Commission
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