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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1953

Page

6

TB X-Rays Set for Late Fall in Frederick County

The Frederick County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association announced a mobile x ray survey from November 6 to December 22, aiming to screen about 15,000 people. The effort covers schools over 15, industries, colleges, election districts, teachers, food handlers, and a visit to Camp Detrick.

Frederick County Beron W. Thompson Frederick County Tuberculosis and Piplic Health Association Camp Detrick

Fatal Accident Probe Begins in Union Bridge Yards

Conductor Joseph Eugene Sullivan, 35, of Hagerstown, was crushed to death at about 1 50 pm Friday while attempting to uncouple a moving freight car carrying an army tank in Union Bridge yard. Witnesses said he tripped before falling. three shopmen and a brakeman reported. A three way probe by Western Maryland Railway Carroll County officials and state police is underway.

Union Bridge Western Maryland Railway Joseph Eugene Sullivan Hagerstown Sullivan Baltimore Truman Smith Earl Bowman Wilbur Fouble Danny Ridge Western Maryland James T. Marsh Carroll County D. D. Bartzier and Sons Moland Randallstown

Closing Out Sale Marks End Of Frederick Playgrounds Season

The coming week closes the current playground season as sites like McCurdy Field and Tiny Tot Town wrap with “Closing Out Sale” activities. North Market Street hosts a sale while Babee Park offers farewell orangeade, and free supervised play ends after Friday. The municipal pool stays open until Leber Day and attendance nears thirty thousand.

McCurdy Field Tiny Tot Town Babee Park North Market Street

Emmitsburg Weekend Social and Legion News Roundup

Emmitsburg and surrounding areas report visits by Rosemary Sanders and Baltimore guests, a six week motor trip revealing 9000 miles across 25 states, baptisms at St Joseph and community notices. The Francis X Elder Post 121 American Legion announces blood bank committee and new officers, plus local engagements, reunions, and furloughs.

Emmitsburg Rosemary Sanders Washington Leonard Sanders Laurence Orendorf Larry California Jeanette Brotherton Binns O'Keefe Baltimore Paul Wetzel Nora Wetzel Joseph Shorbs Robert Mariann Gelwicks Victor Kelly East Main Street Warner‘ Hospital Gettysburg Herbert Roger Watkins Glen Niagara Falls N. Y Altoona Francis X. Elder American Legion Richard McCullough Thomas C. Harbaugh Legion Blood Bank Louis F. Rosenstock Frank W. Weant John Moriarity Winchester Mass Guy Harthagen Ruth Stansbury Stansbury John Baker Leander Mary Kay Wichita Kan Guy A. Baker Clem Redding Clair Ralph Keilholtz Rocky Ridge Louis Orendorf Richard C. McCullough Charles B. Harner Louis Rosen‘steel Andrew Shorb Allen Bouey Robert Myers William Topper Everett Krismer Wayne McClear Eugene Rodgers Allen Bovey Louis Rosensteel Vincent Topper J. Ward Kerrigan Allen Kreitz Raymond Baumgardner Horace Neely

Union Bridge notes and local visitors fill week

Union Bridge fills with visits from Hillary Broadwater and relatives in Grantsville, Md, and From time in Spotsylvania Va. church figures, hospital patients in Baltimore, and a Glencoe family reunion planned at Braddock Heights. Stull, a 95-year-old DAV Auxiliary member, celebrated birthday aspirations amid memories of Civil War battles and local life.

Union Bridge Hillary Broadwater Fenton Yingling Broadwater Grantsville Dixon A. Yaste Union Bridge Lutheran Camp Jolly Acres Whitehall Annie Davis Union iBridge University Hospital Baltimore Blanche House Hagerstown Earl Stultz David Devilbiss LaRue Bertie Spotsylvania, Va Mary M. Stull West Church Street Stull Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary DAV Carlton L. Stull Frank Keefer I'Riday Irma Shaff Helen Musso

Taneytown alumni gather for park photo and notices of local events

A Taneytown High School alumni group and families met at Taneytown Memorial Park for a group photo. Local Ladies Auxiliary of Annie M. Warner Hospital planned a September 18 ice hall foot sale to benefit the hospital. Several residents traveled for visits or family occasions, and local activities included birthdays, a theater manager’s fire report, and members joining Carroll County Historical Society tours.

Taneytown Taneytown High School Taneytown Memorial Park Annie MM Warner Hospital Iice Hewitt MacPherson Ralph Hess Dayton Ohio Edward Harner Gertie Bowersox Carllisle Netlie al, Thaugh Taney Kenneth E. Clem Monocacy Drive-In Harry Reindollar Henry Ivan Neidermyer West Chester Louise Irwin San Francisco Carl H. Irwin Irwin James Lord New York Minnie Lord Gideon Galanthos New Haven Conn Edward Reid Lola Reid Carrie Beall Tilghmars Island York Street National Rural Letter Carriers Association Chicago Myers Capittal Ar Lines Cpl Elton M. Peterson Evelyn M. Peterson Fert Amador Canal Zone Wallace Reimiaiar Mary Reindollar J. P. Feiser Woodsboro Allenberry Boiling Springs Irvins Coelexe Delmar Baumgantner Edna Tommy Atlantic City Roy Philips Canada Prince Edward Island Marlon Rittace Atlantic Ity Helen Bankard Donna Jioseia Wiesser Ocean Dry Laverne Rittace Maunce

Gaithersburg Residents Host Guests From Across East

Gaithersburg families entertained relatives and friends from Akron Ocean City Wilmington and Jacksonville. Visitors included Mrs Thomas Wetherill and her children Betty Barbara and Tommy plus Mrs Frank Hoadley and son Jacky several Gaithersburg couples and the Walkers. In Baltimore a bakery truck driver Merwer L Jones died after a fiery collision injuring a car driver Katherine Wurek and her infant.

Gaithersburg Thomas Wetherill Betty Barbara Tommy Akron Orville West Carroll Wiley George Burns Strasburg Frank Hoadley Jacky Bristol, Conn James Burke Michael Kathy Merie Jacobs Park Forest Thomas Fulks Ocean City W. N. Hariey Gaithesburg Jan Kit Hinsley Wilmington Del G. N. Hinslex Tennessee Hurley John Spiers Jacksonville Fla W. N. Hariey, Jr Washington, D.C Baltimore e—Wilmer L. Jones Katherine Wurek Giean Jones

Camp Detrick News Highlights and Local Happenings

Camp Detrick reports $20,000 saved by the year’s cost consciousness program led by Gerald Beveridge. Fifteen personnel returned from Fort Meade for a two week Reserve stint. Intramural sports and post bowling, picnics, and personnel notes fill the scene with transfers, discharges, engagements, and local notices. Colonel Randall to Walter Reed retires in October.

Camp Detrick Public Information Office Gerald Beveridge Army 302Nd Fort George G. Meade Eugene G. Holcomb John C. Sheets Earl F. Starr Robert L. Barnes Frank L. Baker, Jr John N. Bartgis Charles M. Keefer Alton E. Shaff Lewis B. Gannon, Jr Jesse E. Hossler Carroll Eicholtz Clarence’ W. Hamilton Cpls Donald L. Boyer Alvie L. ‘Ridgely Pvt Howard H. Murphy

Sykesville community notes highlight recoveries and events

Miss Evelyn Tomlinson recovers at home after a Baltimore bus accident. Mrs. John Dryden hosts luncheon for her daughter Mrs Eldridge West in Baltimore. Steven W. Ruth elected president of Maryland Association of Hospital Pharmacists. WSCS brunches and supper plans at Brandenburg Church. Rotarian Russell Hughes joins Lykesville club as Scout Jamboree talks and Europe trip photos shared. Mrs. J Crawford Hobbs visiting sister in Frederick. Day family returns from New England tour. Woman's Club of Sykesville holds first board meeting. Ellis Margiin elected president. Carroll County Board accepts Miss Rachel Early’s resignation from Sykesville High. WSCS at Marriottsville Methodist Church held recently. Mrs Edward T Atkinson recuperating after major operation at Sandy Spring Hospital.

Sykesville Evelyn Tomlinson Baltimore Mercy Hospital Joseph H. Tomlinson, Jr John Dryden Eldridge West Wilbur White Lee Warfield William Chipley Steven W. Ruth Church Home and Hospital Maryland Association of Hospital Pharmacists WSCS Brandenburg Church Berrett Church Hall Russell P. Hughes Lykesville Rotary Club Gerald Loper Todd Brown California Europe Hank Arnold Rotary Paris J. Crawford Hobbs IOOF Frederick Florence Blaisdel Lee Day New England Woman's Club of Ellis Margiin Carroll County Board of Education Rachel Early Edward T. Atkinson Liberty Road Sandy Spring Hospital

Jockeys Escaped Injury After Two-Horse Spill

Jockeys Lamar Bauer and William Davis escaped with minor injuries after a two-horse spill at Hagerstown race track. Gambler's Luck fell with Bauer while Turnesa, ridden by Davis, toppled over them. Both horses recovered quickly. Bauer from Havre de Grace suffered facial and chest cuts. Davis of Baltimore sustained a sprained ankle and bruised leg.

Hagerstown Lamar Bauer William Davis Hagerstown Race Track Gambler Bauer Turnesa Davis Havre de Grace Baltimore

Maryland Law Sets Child Care Licensing Requirement

A new August 15 law requires inspection and licensing of all Maryland homes caring for nonrelated children. In Frederick County the Board of Public Welfare handles applications. licenses last one year and require health, physician, and reference reports.

Maryland Frederick County Board of Public Welfare Francis J. Connolly Connolly Children’s Aid Society General Assembly Connelly Winchester Hall Health Department State Welfare Board State Welfare Department Frederick County Welfare Board

Williar Family Reunion Hosts Birthday Throng At Farm

The Williar family reunion at Ru Alto Farm near Frederick brought seventy attendees. Eleven August birthdays were celebrated with ice cream and cake after a picnic and horseshoe pitching. Notable guests included Frances Molesworth from Mt Airy returning from India and Doris Pilkington an exchange teacher from Manchester England.

Williar Ru- Alto Frederick Frances Molesworth Mt. Airy India Doris Pilkington Manchester England Waynesboro Debbie Palmer Horace Palmer Baltimore Ella Ecker Frank Williar Quentin Earhart Westminster Barbara Bobby Robert Williar Sarah. Bruce Paul Vosburgh Becky Arlie Linda Debbie Nondis Williar Billy David Ricky Harry Klein Joseph Wienhold Prudy Paul Lowman Jerry Ralph Williar Bill Day Mickey Dorothy Singer Carl Barker John Bush Jackie Lisa Jimmy Sinotto Jenny Lee Herbert Williar Wayne Alton Rose Marie Beverly Sonny Teddy Edward Williar Giman Judy Charles Ecker Marion Waynestore Ella Lillian Sadie Ecker Mary Warner Bob Schrey Patty Abbott Jo Ann Pence

Burned About Face At Harmony Grove Feed Center

Sherman Clem, 37, suffered superficial burns to face and shoulders when a gas motor at Harmony Grove Feed Center exploded Friday afternoon. Frederick Hose Company and plant workers contained the fire, using a chemical extinguisher. Clem was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital and discharged. Owner Guy Ramsburg reported little damage beyond the motor.

Sherman Clem Harmony Grove Independent Hose Company Frederick Clem Frederick Memorial Hospital Ramsburg Guy Ramsburg Tor

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