Frederick to hosting the Freedom Train visit set
After months of effort Frederick is assured of a two day Freedom Train stop with historic documents supporting democracy. Community members who helped arrange the itinerary are thanked. A fundraising appeal asks for 1259 dollars to support expenses though admission is free. The story urges schoolchildren to visit the train and reflect on liberty and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efort
Frederick
Ife
Frederick W
Maryland Guardsmen stage mock attack for Governor Lane
At Camp Ritchie on Governor Lane Day a 115th Infantry unit of the Maryland National Guard simulated a battlefield with armis and rest pullets while Governor Lane, an WWI adjutant, watched and fired the first round of tank ammunition. Capt Arthur B Calhoun noted 200 yard fire as rookies perspired in the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ritchie
Maryland National Guardsmen
Governor Lane
Armis
Lane
Mar Itland National Guard
Toen
Frederick Priesty
Arthur B. Calhoun
Hyattsville
Local funeral director elected treasurer at Atlantic City meeting
A Hart Etchison, local funeral director, was elected treasurer of the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association at the annual convention in Atlantic City this week. B Lee Feete of Brunswick named to the executive committee alongside Raymond Wright of Union Bridge. Etchison returned Friday from the sessions. Market prices show Wheat at 2.09 per bushel, Barley 1.10, Corn 9.25 per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hart Etchison
Maryland State Funeral Directors’ Association
Atlantic City
B. Lee Feete
Brunswn
Raymond Wright
Union Bridge
Mr. Etchison
Fifty Years Ago Leczless From The Columns Of The News
A force of bricklayers began work this morning to lay a three and a half foot brick in the alley between West Third ex new in pense of owners of adjacent property. George Motter the thirteen year old son of Judge John C. Hotter was shot in the left breast while a companion was discharging a small caliber revolver. The boy is improving this morning. Jesse Claggett recalls Roosevelts Rough Riders and a local visitor Benjamin Lowe, son of Low Northarket, was bitten by a dog. Two decades ago, August 29 1928 notes a new street sweeper arriving for mayor Lloyd C. Culler and Margaret Motter returned from Europe aboard the Olympic. Dr T S Eader has returned from Minneapolis after attending the American Dental Association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Third
George Motter
John C. Hotter
Jesse Claggett
Aldermmen
Frederick
Lloyd C. Culler
Buss Biargaret Motter
Margaret Besarit
T. S. Eader
Afinneapolis
Dorothy Dix on Marriage Disappointment and Realistic Expectations
A six month newlywed writes in anguish over marriage not meeting her glamorized dreams. Dorothy Dix notes all marriages carry faults and expenses, urges patience, and says affection fades into daily acts rather than flashy romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
Mrs. Riley
Trousseaux
Angey
Gen Coulter Succeeds Gen Hodge In Korea
Seoul August 27 Gen John Breitting Coulter a Major General from Texas with a distinguished battle record succeeded Gen John R Hodge today as U S commander in the southern half of divided Korea Hodge bade goodbye to his troops at Kimpo Airport shook hands with Korean officials and officers and flew to Tokyo en route to the United States to retire His job here since September 1945 was to oversee Korean independence and election rights while preparing for the withdrawal of American troops as a United Nations position in the Korean case hangs in the balance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Texas
John R. Hodge
U. S
Korea
John Breitting Coulter
Hodge
Kimpo
Tokyo
United States
Lexie
Okinawa
Russia
Coulter
United Nations General Assembly
North Korea
Kerea
Comic Book Fan Guilty Of Murder In Chicago Case
A 14 year old comic book fan was convicted of murder in the suffocation of a 4 year old girl, Nancy Scher, last March. The jury spared the death penalty, sentencing Roy Adams to fourteen years in prison. The State alleged an alleged sexual act occurred after smothering Waney, while Roy’s lawyers argued the death was an accidental result of silencing a tantrum over ownership of comic books. Chief Justice Cornelius J Harrington presided as seven women and five men deliberated for 1 hour 22 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicaco
Roy Adams
Piddr
Comic Bean
Nancy Scher
Waney
Roy
Cornelus J. Harrington
Naming Chief Joseph Dam Atones Old Indian Wrong
Washington Daybook recounts how a flood control law quietly honors Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce by renaming Foster Creek Dam on the Columbia River. The piece traces Joseph’s leadership, his negotiations, and Congress finalizing the tribute decades after his resistance, plus a note on Mrs. Aryness Joy Wickens researching the beauty industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Tris Coffin
Washington
Foster Creek
Columbia River
Joseph Dam
Nez Perce
Captain Bonneville
Old Joseph
Grant
White House
Ulysses Grant
U. S
Joseph
Emi
Napoleon
Northwest
Oregon
Montana
Capital
Airlines Split Over 10 Percent Fare Increase Across Major Routes
Air lines fail to reach agreement on a 10 percent fare rise with United States aviation authorities. TWA Northwest and other carriers plan higher DC-6 and Constellation fares while American cuts DC-6 charges. Most increases take effect September 1 with a 5 percent round trip reduction offered by the big carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ned Toda
Joseph J. O'Connell, Jr
The
Aeronautics Board
PAA
Airrlines
TWA
Northwest A
American
Debate Over Forrestal Campaign Role Regarded Regrettable
Washington Aug 28 An editorials note that a cabinet speakership plan for all members except Secretary Forrestal could push him into campaigning. The piece urges keeping the Defense post nonpartisan amid draft calls and a tense international scene, arguing unity of the armed services depends on detaching politics from defense. It cites past bipartisan appointments and suggests retaining Forrestal for stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Speakers Bureau
Marshal
James Forrestal
America
Secretary of Defense
Paris
Secretary of State
Army
Navy
Armed Services
Truman
Dewey
Forrestal
Jong
Marshall
Jary
Defense
New York
York
Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
War
Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights
Know America Today's date list recalls John Stark and Ira D. Sankey born and died, James Oliver and Henry Towne, plus Francis Newlin and Ralph Paine. Historic notes include St Augustine’s settlement, Tom Thumb locomotive debut, and Carnegie gifts. Birthdays include Howe Bennett Laier Dickinson Whipple Wirth. Horoscope hints at today’s mood and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stark
New Hampshire
Londonderry
N. H
James Oliver
South Bend
Ind
Scotland
Ira D. Sankey
Dwight L. Moody
Lawrence Co
Henry R. Towne
Yale
Stamford
Conn
Rock-Hardware
Philadelphia
Franciss. Newlinds
Nevada
Natchez
Miss
Ralph D. Paine
Lemont
St. Augustine
Fla
America
Baltimore & Ohio
Palace of Peace
the Hague
Andrew Carnegie
Andreve Carnegie
Will Rivers
Taft
Britain
George
New York City
Rust Brothers
National Guard
Roosevelt
Taranto
Patiinto Chateau-Tt
New
A. DeWolfe Howe
Bosam
Joseph T. McNarney
Air Material Command
Emp
James B Bennett
D.rec
U.S. Bureau of Prison de Chatauqua Co
Charl Borer
France
Laie ‘Laer
Dickinson
Keene, N. E
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Winchester
N. HL
George H. Whipple
Rochester
N. Y
Medical School
Ashland
Nhw
Louis Wirth
University of Chicago
Reunion Of Smith Clan Held At Petersville
The Smith clan reunion took place at Farmers' Woods in Petersville on August 15 with a noon basket meal and games. Attendees included numerous Smiths and relatives such as Harmon, Maurice, Millard, Homer, Oscar, Guy, Leo Steiner, William Buchannan, Harry Wolfe, John Smith, Haifdon Zimmerman, Russell Smith, Elmer Smith, Earl Smith, George Smith, Clarence Wolfe, Russell Stine, Charles Smith, Lloyd De Grange, W. C. Arvin, Marion Carmack, Barney Bealfeld, Annabelle Brooks, Elizabeth Michael, and many others. The gathering featured a large representation of the Smith family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Farmers’ Woods
Petersville
Harmon Smith
C. O. DeGrange
Maurice Smith
Millard Smith
Homer Smith
Oscar Smith
Guy Smith
Leo Steiner
William Buchannan
Harry Wolfe
John Smith
Haifdon Zimmerman
Russell Smith
Elmer Smith
Earl Smith
George Smith
Clarence Wolfe
Russell Stine
Charles Smith
Lloyd DeGrange
W. C. Arvin
Marion Carmack
Barney Bealfeld
Jo Zimmerman
Annabelle Brooks
Elizabeth Michael
Amanda
Katherine
Helen
Gladys Smith
Virginia Garrett
Patsy Smith
Virginia Fasterday
Josephine Brandenburg
Ruth Yimmeman
Virginia May
Alice Zimmerman
Eleanor Smith
Betty
Frelyn Smith
Hattie Smith
Nellie
Mary Frances
Nancy
Dottie Mae
Betty Lou
Susan Buchannan
Thelma Wheizel
Reba
Connie
Ra- Vina Arvin
Gloria DeGrange
Joyee
Patsy Wolfe
Barbara
Shirley
Rete Ttarie Smith
Wanda
Carolyn Stine
Wilma Catherine
Nellie Wolfe
Malcolm Man
George Garratt
Ferward Smith
Entertain At Going-away Party For Mrs Barrier
Mrs Joseph Holdcraft and Mrs Harr entertained Friday at East Third street in honor of Mrs Grayson Barrier who moves to Oakland where Mr Barrier is principal. Guests included Mary Butcher Pauline Stu Catherine Thomas and many more. The note lists several local families and upcoming weddings and births in Frederick Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Holdcraft
Harr
Cramer
East Third Street
Grayson Barrier
Oakland
Burrier
Mary Butcher
Pauline Stu
Catherine Thomas
Marie Michael
Naorai Flanigan
Regina Little
Julia Ahalt
Beattie Stauffer
Betty Rommelmeyer
John AL. Culler
East Second Street
Alice Biggs
Elbridge Biggs
Fairview Avenue
Lloyd Mallonee
Baltimore
Doris Euler
Dorothy Kerns
Evelyn Mallonee
Jeanette Freeze
Eleanor Kehne
Frances Ann Delaplaine
Edward Bartgis
Side Glances from Lime Kiln and Nearby Towns
Neighborhood notes record visits and comings and goings across Thurmont Havre de Grace Baltimore and Ocean City. The item lists guests from New York City for Mrs Ross and family, births, job changes, travel of residents to Baltimore Elgin and Memphis, and a Europe trip by Edward Etchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rasmers
C. T. Brosius
James Wineland
Eileen Wineland
Angeline Maccarone
Celia Bianconi
New York City
J. P. Ross, Jr
Notre Dame College of Maryland
Brosius
Ross
Weddings Roulette Alexander and Walter Roulette wed in Sharpsburg
Mary Elizabeth Alexander and Walter Franklin Roulette married at Evangelical Reformed Church Sharpsburg in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Vernon Baum. The bride wore pink crepe with navy accessories and a pink orchid corsage. the groom is a school staff member. They plan a trip to the New England states and will live in Hagerstown after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roulette
New England States
Rs Roulette
Frederick High School
Washington County Hospital School of Nursing
Mr. Roulette
Boonsboro
Shepherd College
South Potomac
Roulette
East Avenue
Hagerstown
Long Payment Period Desirable For Mortgage
Panui R. Poffenberzer of the Agricultural Economics staff at the University of Maryland concludes that farm mortgages should extend 20 to 30 years with flexible payment dates and the option to pay extra principal. He notes a recent rise in indebtedness but says Maryland farm debt is not excessive overall, though some cases are risky if prices fall. He warns against large debts and urges cautious mortgage choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panui R. Poffenberzer
Agricultural Economics Staff
University of Maryland
Maryland
Open Season For Rails And Doves In Maryland
Open season begins September 1 for rails gallinules and mourning doves with varying bag limits and hunting hours. Sora and Carolina rails cap daily limits, while king rail Virginia rail and Clapper rail have statewide presence. Squirrel season runs September 15 to 30 with six per day. Also notes a divorce filing for Cletus Poffenberger and higher night death toll on Maryland roads in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Virginia
Ocean City
Maryland
Baltimore
State Trafic Safety Commission
Free State
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Leczless
the News
John
Mary
Inne
Tommy
Bell Synd_ Inc
Gen. Coulter
Gen. Hodge
Washington Daybook
Aryness Joy Wickens
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mickens
Air Lines
Defense Forrestal
By David Lawrence
Know
Warnesboro
Tressier Orphans Home
Loisville
Boreville Academy
Tressler Orphans’ Home
John Tressler
Elizabeth Low Tressier
Perry Co
COLTS
Browns
Baltimore Colts
Cleveland Browns
Nofps News
A. R. Remsberg
Mary Katherine
Carroll Parkway
Doris Culler
N. J
Philadelphia School of Optometry
A. Royal Remsberg, Jr
Remsbergs
Remsberg, Jr
Watt Eagle
Durham
N. C
Helen Slade
Clarence Watkins
P. J. Watkins
Atlanta
Aileen Frazier Watkins
Edward Healy
Walter Healy
Jack Donovan
Will Smith
Roland Perry
Ray Wyland
Virginia Ve James
G. Hunter Bowers
Harmony Grove
Alice Bowers
Douglaston
Long Island
Jean Bliss
Elmira College
Miss Bowers
Laura Young
Niagara Falls
Miss Young
Northfield School
Vassar
Martha Wolfe
Lima
Stanley Weener
Mrs
Herman Weener
Lindbergh Avenue
Camp Saginaw
Oxford
Earl D. Biddinger
Libertytown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Clarton M. Zimmerman
Walkersville
Clark S. Cooper
Gaithersburg
Carolyn Sandre
John H. Garst
Susan Myralee
Garst
Peggy Himes
Paul M. Carmack
West Fifth Street
Air
Earl S. Ausherman
Doris Ausherman
Rosemont Avenue
Thais Orrison
Brook Mere
al- Tantric
D. L. Beegie
Emmitsburg
Davenport
Iowa
Palmer School of Chiropractic
G. H. Enfield
Tanertown
North Carolina
Air. Enfield
Cas Nally
Roy Purnell
Lantz
Waynesboro Hospital
Purnell
Audrey Baugher
Peter Dwyer
D. M. Ladd
FBI
Raymond Ranneberger
Jean Droneburg
Gordon Droneburg
West Seventh Street
Church Home and Hospital
Harford Memorial Hospital
Havre de Grace
James Anderson, Jr
Taney Apartments
Livona Fay
Elizabeth Roop
John D. Roop
Linwood
Sherman Hospital
Elgin
George Albert Rice
Amy Munshour
Thurmont
A. E. Grim
Evangeline
William H. Baitzell
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Baltzell
John P. Style. Thurment
James Owens
Memphis
Tenn
Owens
Wm. Martin
Victor Kifer
David Clement
Glenn
Cleveland, Ohio
Edgar Boller
Geraldine
Edward Etchison
Europe
Orn Teh
Ensacement
Glenn DeLauter
Minnie Nora
Granger B. Sharkley
Herman Sharkley
Walter Byron Stehl
St. John's Episcopal Church
Stehl
St. Jjohn's
Sted
Cletus Edwood
Boots
Poffenberger
Josephine M. Poffenberger
Detroit Tigers
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pofenberger
Fock
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