Fifty Years Ago in Hagerstown and Nearby
A summary of local business activity includes E Creed of Morris Iron Co visiting Hagerstown to install ornamental lamp poles as Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co nears completion of underground conduit work. Social notes recall Miss Ethal Waters entertaining in Frederick. Atlantic City and Asbury Park trips by residents. bass fishing by ex Senator Rohlerback and August Brust. a near accident at a church steeple railings repair underway. potential management changes at Hagerstown Railway Co with Lynch and Jennings seen to take over, plus broader regional consolidation talks. Mrs Rena K Robinson, wife of Dr S LeRoy Robinson, dies in Mit Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Cornelia Truggian
William Cornell
Sotharon Anderson
Washington
Pauline Suman
Marc Haller
Grace Zimmerman
Elaine Shorey
Catherine Grimes
Eva Duvall
Ethel Waters
Charles Slaughter
Vernon Dansberger
George Rodock
Frank Storm
Bouldin Waters
Atlantic City
Asbury Park
N. J
B. and O
Hagerstown Railway Co
Haldeman and Lane
Messrs. Lynch and Jennings
Harrisburg Trust Co
Chambersburg, Greencastle
Seven Chicago policemen guilty in burglary ring case
Seven former Chicago policemen were found guilty by an all-morman jury of conspiracy to commit burglary and to receive stolen property. Sentences ranged from one to five years for five defendants with two fined $300 each. The trial followed Morrison's testimony linking the group to 1958 1959 burglaries and triggered department reforms. Morrison faces separate federal charges over counterfeit $100 bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Criminal Court
James B Parsons
Allan Brinn
Alan Clemens
Frank Faraci
Alex Karras
Peter Beeftink
Henry Mulea
Patrick Groark
Parsons
Lauretta M. Weston
Morrison
Orlando W. Wilson
University of California
Wilson
Timothy O'Conner
St. Louis
Crisis in Britain Demonstrates Strain on Public Pay
British government officials including doctors nurses and civil servants resent wage freezes under Selwyn Lloyd as the country endures a severe economic crisis. The piece argues austerity will spread in the Western world as production fails to keep pace with rising living costs and social demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Selwyn Lloyd
Lloyd
U. S
Hay Fever Culprit Isolated From Ragweed Pollen
Ten years of study at Chicago Medical School led by Dr. Robert Goldfarb identify a protein from ragweed pollen as the hay fever trigger. The substance is 1,000 to 10,000 times more potent than whole pollen in provoking allergic reactions, and clinical testing for preventive serums will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Medical School
Robert Goldfarb
Mohler Reunion Brings 72 Attendees To Unionville Farm
A Mohler family reunion at Our Anchor farm Unionville gathered nine first generation members and 63 descendants to total 72. Activities included basketball football swimming a three generation baseball game won by the Inlaws. Gifts and prizes with entertainment led by Lane Johnson Jr. and Dorothy Mohler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohbler
Frank Larsh Mohler
Lily Brown Mohler
E. M. Waldron
Unionville
Mohler
Catonsville
Lane Johnson Jr
Pittsburgh
Mohlers
Lane Johnsons Jr
Dorothy Mohler
Jack Norton
Baltimore
Emile R. Mohler Sr
Emile R. Mohler Jr
Donald J. Mohler Sr
Don McGregor
Peter App
Gilbert Kaufman
Washington, D
Bank executive Julius H. Parmelee dies at 77 in Virginia
Julius H. Parmelee a long time railroad and banking executive died at his home in Falls Church Virginia after several weeks illness He was 77 Parmelee spent fifty years with the Association of American Railroads in Washington first as a statistician and later as director and vice president Since retirement eight years ago he had served as a consulting economist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falls Church
Julius H. Parmelee
Association of American Railroads
Washington
Plans for Montevie improvements under insurance gaze
Plans are being secured on necessary improvements at Montevie to meet the State Insurance Commissioner John B Gentrums requirements. A missing 300 pound meat slicing machine from Carmack's grocery near Market and Third streets is reported. A Carroll County youth, J W Ridgeway of Eldersburg, was critically injured when his car left Liberty road and overturned. The Red Armies hold at Leningrad in a furious battle with the Nazis. Walker sville Negro escaped serious harm after his car struck a parked truck on North Market street and overturned. Nelson Jackson sustained a lacerated left arm. Owen A Mercer will be awarded the Chevalier degree in De Molay. Frank B Rhodes, former Ly of Frederick, died in Providence aged 75. The Federal Reserve Board ordered restrictions on installment credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevie
John B. Gentrum
Carmack’s
Market
Third Streets
Carroll County
Liberty Road
Libertytown
J. W. Ridgeway
Eldersburg
Leningrad
Walkersville
de Molay
Frank B Rhodes
Frederick
Providence
F. T. Rhodes
Federal Reserve Board
Timber Inventory in Maryland Aims to Map Growth
Maryland foresters and the U S Forest Service begin a timber survey the first since 1950 to gauge ten year growth. The study classifies timber into seedling sapling pole and saw timber with loblolly pines on the Eastern Shore and hardwoods plus white pine in Western Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
Department of Forest and Parks
U.S. Forest Service
Insect Sting Desensitization Urged By Doctor
CHICAGO A Detroit allergist recommends desensitization therapy for individuals sensitive to Hymenoptera stings. Dr. Joseph H. Shaffer says severe reactions and sudden death are real risks and outlines a three year treatment plus an emergency kit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Detroit
Joseph H. Shaffer
Current
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Shaffer
Four Initiated In 4-H All-Stars at University of Maryland
Four Frederick county 4 H club members were inducted into the All Stars during club week at the University of Maryland. Initiated were Margaret Nicholson New Midway Ann Lovell Jefferson Sarah King Ballenger and Joe Smith New Market. Sue Carol Adams Buckeystown Little Star 4 H club ranked in the top ten in the dress revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
University of Maryland
Margaret Nicholson
New Midway
Ann Lovell
Jefferson
Sarah King
Ballenger
Joe Smith
New Market
Sue Carol Adams
Buckeystown
Little Star
Almost total lunar eclipse visible Friday night
The American Museum-Hayden Planetarium reports over 99 percent of the moon will pass through Earth's shadow in a Friday night eclipse. If skies stay clear, observers across the United States except the far northwest of Alaska can view the event starting at 8 15 p.m. EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Museum-Hayden Planetarium
Planetarium
United States
Alaska
Parents Advised Not To Be Afraid Of Their Children
Washington AP reports the Health, Education and Welfare Department promotes a 24 page Pogo Primer for Parents by Walt Kelly about guiding children in TV use. The primer emphasizes loving guidance, avoiding censoring, and using media wisely. It costs 20 cents from the Government Printing Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Walt Kelly
Pogo
Albert the Alligator
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Government Printing Office
D.C
Obituaries for Bridges Carbaugh Lampe and Lampe services
Funeral services were held for Willie E Bridges at Olin L Molesworth in Damascus with interment at Montgomery Methodist cemetery. Melvin A Carbaugh Sr died at 49 A South Market Street. service at 1201 North with Mount Olivet burial and C and P Telephone employees as pallbearers. Mary Christine Lampe died Sunday. services at 106 East Church Street with Mount Olivet burial. Robert E Dailey and Son directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie E. Bridges
Mt. Airy
Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home
Damascus
Melvin E. Pingle
Robert Stansbury
Harry Bridges Jr
Edward Bridges Jr
Gary Bridges
Montgomery Methodist Cemetery
Clagettsville
Melvin A. Carbaugh Sr
South Market Street
North Market Street
Russell F. Seabright
Evangelical Lutheran Church
C. and P. Telephone Company
Ralph Culler
Preston Best
Kenneth Barncord
Cy Bartgis
David Gosnell
William Farmer
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Robert E. Dailey and Son
Mary Christine Lampe
East Second Street
East Church Street
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelical United Church of Christ
W. Merval Weaver
First Presbyterian Church
Arthur L. Roads
George E. Ruhl Jr
Jack C. Henry
W. Dave Morton
John C. Engle
William §. Rhoads
M. R. Etchison and Son
Births and Congratulations in Garrison and Hyattsville
Mr and Mrs William B Curry of Garrison New York welcome an eight pound daughter born August 18 Mrs Curry formerly Miss Pauline Best of this city Dr and Mrs M C Stickney and daughter Annette of West College Terrace returned Tuesday from a ten day Adirondack and Canada trip Mr and Mrs Maurice Hoff master of Hyattsville announce their second child Yvonne Renee eight pounds seven ounces born August 11 at Charles Town General Hospital Mrs Hoffmaster formerly Virginia Mae Jones of Bolivar West Virginia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Curry
Garrison
N. Y
Frederick Memorial Hospital Patients Improve In Frederick City
Among The Sick Mrs. Allen Bartgis of this city entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday morning to undergo observation and treatment. She is doing as well as can be expected. Miss Nena Derr of Dill Avenue has been a medical patient there for the past week and is showing some improvement. Mr. Oscar Baugher of Redwood Avenue is a surgical patient in Washington County Hospital Hagertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bartgis
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Nena Derr
Dill Avenue
Oscar Baugher
Redwood Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Atlas completes Golden Ram project with training launch
An intercontinental Atlas missile thundered from Vandenberg Air Force Base California marking the end of the Golden Ram program The Air Force said the operational training launch demonstrated completed changes and improvements in the ballistic weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Birth in Navy ambulance in tunnel under river
Vital statistics list Stephany Rachel Moore as born in Portsmouth Virginia but she declares the birth occurred 86 feet below the Elizabeth River surface in a Navy ambulance traveling through the tunnel linking Norfolk and Portsmouth. She is the daughter of James Moore, a sailor in the U. S. Navy, and Mrs. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk, Va
Stephany
Rachel Moore
Portsmouth
Elizabeth River
James Moore
Sonarman I. C
Streator
Moore
Navy
Norfolk
Rossetti tied to illegal race wire service network
Senate investigators presented evidence that gambler Angelo Rossetti of Boston ran a race wire news service feeding illegal book betting venues from Montreal to Miami and Steubenville. Rossetti invoked the Fifth Amendment as counsel sketched a map showing routes through Boston Montreal Manchester Providence Philadelphia Atlantic City Baltimore Miami and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Angelo Rossetti
Boston
Montreal
Miami
Steubenville
Ohio
Rossetti
Senate Investigations
Jerome S. Adlerman
Subcommittee
United States
Manchester
N.H
Lawrence
Mass
Providence
R.I
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Atlantic City
N.J
Baltimore
Worcester
Hartford
St. Louis
William P. Brown
St. Louis Area
Fashions For Campus Belles Eye Changes This Season
Vivian Brown notes a ladylike campus season with blouson and princess dresses in blues reds browns and yellows. Sleeveless looks appear from ski hills to after sports wear as big pockets and fur trims trend. Hair shifts toward flat tops, sweaters stay long and smooth, and pearls and colored polishes emphasize school spirit.
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Vivian Brown
AP News
Blouson
Hungry thief strips Kirkwood home of valuables
Arthur P Skinner and family returned to a home raid in Kirkwood Missouri discovering loss of 1972 dollars in items including three frozen ducks two fur coats silverware clothing jewelry two frozen chickens and five frozen steaks Also noted Walter Krausnick a 72 year old retired electrical engineering professor died in Honolulu while on a Pacific Science Congress botany field trip near Honolulu Hawaii AP reports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood, Mo
Arthur P. Skinners
Walter Krausnick
Honolulu
East Carolina College
Greenville
N.C
Pacific Science Congress
Seasonal Fresh Produce and What to Buy This Week
Virginia McLuckie highlights top values in locally grown produce for the week, with Summer Rambo apples and Maryland peaches in peak availability. Cantaloupes, green peppers, cabbage, sweet corn, and limas are praised, while a tested Lima beans and mushrooms recipe is included for serving suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia McLuckie
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Department of Markets
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Daughter of Former Congressman Dies in West Virginia
Mary L. Wilson Rouss, 84, widow of Capt. Milton Rouss, died at General Hospital in Charles Town after a two week illness. She was the daughter of William L. Wilson, a Confederate veteran and former congressman, and held roles as postmaster general, WVU president, and Washington and Lee president. Born March 31, 1877, she spent her early life in Washington, D C, later living in Kabletown and Charles Town with her husband before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. Va
Mary L. Wilson Rouss
Milton Rouss
General Hospital
William L. Wilson
Cleveland
West Virginia University
Washington and Lee University
Washington, D. C
Nannie Huntington
Washington
Capt. Rouss
Kabletown
James Steel Birthday Party Noted in Plane Hall
A July 28 celebration honored James Steel on his 77th birthday at Plane No 4 Hall with many gifts and refreshments. Attendees included Rev Byron Flory Kristan and Kevin Snyder and numerous local residents and families listed in attendance and gift senders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Steel
Robert Mullinix
Roscoe Buxton
Joseph Hurley
Tobery reunion notes and prize winners at Yellow Springs hall
The Tobery reunion held August 20 at Yellow Springs Community Hall featured a 1 p.m. basket lunch and a business meeting led by president Catherine Castle. Officers named Edward Tobery president Rose Shull vice president and Kay Tobery secretary treasurer. Prizes went to the largest attending family the oldest man and woman the youngest child and married couple traveling the farthest. Many Tobery relatives attended including Joseph Tobery and Mr and Mrs Joseph Tobery. A rancher death in Santa Barbara and local grain prices from the Farmers Co-Operative Association are also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobery
Yellow Springs
Catherine Castle
Edward Tobery
Rose Shull
Kay Tobery
Clarence Jewell
William Roberts
Joseph Tobery
David Shores
Charles Jewell
Agnes Tobery
Arnold Dore
Steven Tobery
Mildred Roses
Bill Marston
Bob Marston
Mabel Tobery
John A
Hubert Kamff
Ronnie
Paul Bradley
Rose Ebberts
J. Tohery
William Tohery
John Harris Sr
Wayne
Vera
Clarence Jewell Jr
Dan W. March
Dorothy Bowers
George
Sam Mauro
Ro Pomeroy Vir
C. Roberts
Molly Bennett
S. T. Hickman Dies In Florida
Samuel T. Hickman, 90, died at his Lakeland home in Florida on Wednesday. He was the widower of Katherine Burke Hickman and son of John P. and Cristine Compher Hickman. Survived by five children in Florida Washington D C and Louisiana two brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements are handled by M. R. Etchison and Son. services will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hickman
Lakeland
Fla
Katherine Burke Hickman
John P
Cristine Compher Hickman
Hickman
The
Masons
Elks’ Lodge
Frederick
Jon Stanifer
Melbourne
John E. Hickman
A. G. Arciolo
Washington, D. C
Tom Hickman Jr
Miami
Mary Gerard
Louisiana
J. Walter Hickman
Frederick County
Roy Hickman
Washington State
Harry Myers
M. R. Etchison and Son Funeral Home
Deaths Mrs. Luther C. Powell in Woodsboro
Mrs. Amy Rebecca Powell 85 wife of the late Luther C. Powell of Woodsboro died Wednesday afternoon after an extended illness. She was born in Frederick County daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Cramer and lifelong Woodsboro Lutheran member. Survived by four children two brothers two sisters seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Body at home with services Friday at Woodsboro church and Mt Hope cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther C. Powell
Amy Rebecca Powell
Woodsboro
Frederick County
John W
Elizabeth Rebecca Spahr Cramer
Chaney Ausherman wed in Barthelows Pentecostal Church
Miss Eve Lee Ausherman daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Ausherman Barthelows and Eddie Eugene Chaney son of Mr and Mrs George Chaney Barthelows were married August 4 at 7 30 p m at Barthelows Pentecostal Church Rev Arthur E Baugher officiated following a trip the couple will reside with the groom s parents.
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MFG. CO
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Add
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Associstea Press 5
Shirley M. Fry
This City
David E Hoffman
Middletown
Hagers 'Town
Keith Crumbacker
Taneytown
Hanover General Hospital
Richard Waybright
Emmitsberg
Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Charlies Baker
Thurmont
Earl Radtke
Weekly Food Review
Oxra
SALAY
Power
NEA, Inc
TM. Reg
Santa Barbara
Charles W. Fairbanks
WIBC
Indianapolis
Theodore Roosevelt
Frederic C. Fairbanks
Indianapolis News
Farmers Co-Operative Association
S. T. Hickman
Florida
Electronic Brain
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Philadelpha Electric Company
Salina
Kan
Edmond Breene
City
Edmond C. Breene
Winona Oil Co
Delaware
Breene
Pennsylvania Crude Oil Association
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