Joint Rehearsal Ties Hood College and Naval Academy Choirs
The Hood College and United States Naval Academy choirs rehearse Handel's Messiah at Hood College Coffman Chapel at 3 45 pm Saturday, with the combined 180 voice chorus under Prof Donald Gilley. The Annapolis performances follow Dec 27 and 28, 8 pm Saturday and 3 pm Sunday, with Hood hosting midshipmen at dinner and the Christmas Hop in Dahlgren Hall.
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Hood College
United States Naval Academy
Coffman Chapel
Hood
Naval Academy
Naval Academy Chapel
Annapolis
Hood Girls
Coblentz Hall
Donald Gilley
Harold Geer
Hood Music
Head College
Midshipmen
Academy
Dahlgren Hall
Hood Choir
Farm Crop Outlook and Policy Debates
Department of Agriculture faces near record harvest despite lighter acreage. Experts question whether support prices will shelter farmers as increases in fertilizer and pesticide use boost yields. Some officials fear acreage restrictions are eroding and demand tighter planting limits to avoid costly compliance expansions. Legislative action on soil retirement programs could amplify enforcement needs. Samaritan Rebekah Lodge No. 51 held a regular meeting November 23 with nine Degree of Rebekah conferred. Banquet planned for December 15 at Evangelical Reformed church, plus December 8 event at 100F temple in Baalti more. Rug donated by Mrs. Edna Oden awarded to Mrs. Lucy Kemp. next meeting December 3 with officer elections. Alabama Gov. Averell Harriman praised Eisenhower as military leader, but said he betrayed the country to big business and special interests.
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Department of Agriculture
Reberahs
Samaritan
Rebekah Lodge No. 51
Mae Miller
Noble Grand
Baaltimore
Edna Oden
Lucy Kemp
Mt. Airy
Williamsport
Eisenhower McIntosh
Ala
Averell Harriman
New York
Eisenhower
Almage
The
United States
Fifty Years Ago Mems From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago the News columns report events from December 2, 1903. The Lutheran church marks its 50th anniversary with a morning address by Rev. Dr. Luther Kuhlman of Gettysburg and a reading of a commemorative prose by Col. Charles E. Trail set to be read by Pastor Charles F. Steck. Harvey E. S. Smith buys two West Fifth Street houses with stables for 2600 dollars from S. Phebus. Trolley service at Myersville criticized for lacking drinking water. Mr and Mrs S. L. Dodge lease Navarre cottage at Braddock colony for winter, taking possession today. New turnpike to Monrovia opens to the first bridge near Frizzell creamery. further work to await bridge construction.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church
Luther Kuhlman
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Charles £. Trail
Charles F. Steck
Harvey E. S. Smith
Phebus
Anc
West Fifth Street
Frederick
Hagerstown
Myersville
L. Dodge
Navarre
Rohrback
Braddock Colony
Monrovia
Frizzell Creamery
Twenty Years Ago Mems From The Columns Of The News
Readable fragments recount a near miss when Leonard Fogle and Abner Sigafoose were struck by a Frederick bound volley near Catoctin Furnace, a man burned by his trousers during butchering on Magruder farm, and a public sale at the Court House where Thomas Hightman farms totaling 430 acres were purchased by Roger A. Derby for $22,140.
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Leonard Fogle
Abner Sigafoose
Thiuimont
Narowly
Asiick
Frederick
Catoctin
C. Mag.ruder
Monrovia
Alan
Magruder
Thomas Hightman
Burkitsville-Knoxville
Court House
Roger A. Derby
New York
Forty four drivers licensed after state tests
Forty four persons passed drivers tests Thursday at the State Armory by State Motor Vehicle inspectors. The list includes names from Frederick Thurmont Baltimore and other towns with streets and addresses noted for many individuals.
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State Armory
Frederick
Dorothy May Croneburg
Willow Avenue
Sandra Francis Crowther
Motter Avenue
Mary Rosalie Hood
East Sixth Street
Earl Stewart Beck
West Patrick Street
Harold Alex Neufeld
Dale Wilson Dellaven
RFD
Wiliam Mark Moore Jr
South Market Street
Richard Aaron Lamm
Charlotte Linton Lamm
Stewart Manor
Millie Capek
Catherine Cecelia Eyler
Helen Marie Beck
David Francis Mantell
North Market Street
Margaret Maxine Hunt
Camp Detrick
Janice Ruth Sheble
West Twelfth Street
Harry Bennett Carr
Center Street
Mary Ellen Wright
East Fourth Street
Maynard Forney Harris
Lyle Eugene Hoffman
Water Street
Essie Louise Hensler
West Fifth Street
Sylvia Fay Cole
Thurmont
Mary Frances Warner
Roberta Ann
Dubei
Kenneth Merril Hubbard
Charles Benjamin Hall
Arthur Ralph Wolfe
Jefferson
Kyle Snodgrass
Baltimore
Challes Bownto
Clarksburg
Lucille Angela Rogers
Mt. Airy
Robert Edwin Hedges
Knoxville
Thomas
Mooroe Miler
Union Bridge
Charles Cromwell Norris
Adamstown
Mack McKendree Moxley
Maxwell Elgin Leslie
Man Rogia
Thomas Lyddane Schaeffer
Boonsboro
Robert Blaine Dayhoff
John Collison White
Dickerson
Mary Frances Lewis
Myersville
CAP Makes Flights On 14th Anniversary CAP
The Civil Air Patrol marked its fourteenth anniversary with a flight over Frederick. Ist Lt. George F. Freed Jr. reported about 1,500 feet altitude on two flights totaling about an hour. Three aircraft participated including Piper, Stinson, and a Super Cruiser. Senior members Herman Toms, W-O Guy Wetzel piloted, and Freed flew. the squadron plans winter relocation to ease access for local youth. New members Werner Moentmann and son from Silver Spring joined, with cadets Maurne Barkley Wayne Miss Aubrey Grossmekle and Wanda Mae Wilson observed.
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Frederick
Civil Air Patrol
George F. Freed
CAP
Herman Toms
W-O
Guy
W. Wetzel
Piper
Stinson
Among The Sick Mr Marshall Stovckman
Mr Marshall Stovckman on West South street is in serious condition at his home after a heart attack Mandar. Miss Peggy Crowther daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Crowther of Grove Boulevard is ill at home with virus pneumonia since Thanksgiving and plans to return to Hollins College near Roanoke Va the first of next week Two small children were seriously burned today in a Baltimore house fire trapping them inside
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Marshall Stovckman
West South Street
Pegey Crowther
Walter G. Crowther
Grove Boulevard
Miss Crowther
Hollins College
Roanoke
Hydrogen bomb tests spark US urgency in arms race
In Washington a debate over nuclear tests heats up as Russia’s hydrogen bomb blast prompts calls for rapid US retaliation. Senator Anderson urges renewed hydrogen tests. Senator Symington warns of Soviet missiles and missing US defense. The piece notes information limits and press censorship in both nations while stressing expert views on fallout and deterrence.
Recent Graduates Plan Christmas Card Party
Dessert and bridge hosted by AAUW Recent Graduates at Mrs. William N. Shireys home on Fairview avenue with co host Mrs. Louis LaMotte. Christmas card party for AAUW branch set for December 10 at All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Hall from two to five.
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AAUW
American Association of University Women
William N. Shirey
Fairview Avenue
Louis LaMotte
All Saints Episcopal Church
Deeds Recorded For Sales Of Properties
Deeds were recorded in the Clerk's office for multiple property sales. Charles A Hemp sold to James Clayton Burgee a 139 acre farm in Jefferson district for about 25000. Werner Braun sold property Mountaindale road to Charles E Stup for about 170000. Melvin O Oden and others sold 516 Lee Place to Victor M Summers for about 13500. Floyd L Culer sold five acres south of Highland Street to Richard Kline for about 12000. Marshall F E Fish paid sold to Charles M Phinkert at West Fifth Street for about 39000. Edith Nodens sold north side of Frederick road Walkersville to George D Flickinger for about 6000. Howard A Quinn sold east side of Quinn road New Market district to Howard Lee Moss for about 5000.
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Charles A
James Clayton Burgee
Jefferson District
Werner Braun
Mountaindale
City Reservoir
Charles E. Stup
Melvin O. Oden
Air
Victor M. Summers
Lee Place
Floyd L. Culer
Richard ¥. Kline
Highland Street
Carroll Creek
East Patrick Street
Farmer Hurt Near College Park After Train Strike
A Staunton, Virginia farmer Carlyle Beard, 34, was found injured along the Baltimore and Ohio tracks in Sunny Side just north of College Park. Authorities believe he was struck by a moving train after wandering from his brother-in-law’s home during the night. Carlson Johnson tracked Beard by following large footprints in fresh snow.
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Farmer
College Park
Staunton
Baltimore & Ohio
Sunnyside
Carlyle Beard
Carl Johnson
Beard
Federal aid for education gains support at White House conference
James Marlow reports that a 1956 federal aid program for public school construction appears likely as the White House Education Conference approves the idea by a 2-1 margin. Marion Folsom signals administration plans to push Congress, stressing need-based distribution for nationwide benefits. Lyndon Johnson also backs federal aid as a major Senate goal in an election year.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Welare
Marion B. Folsom
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Folsom
Congress
Maryland Dedicates 12000 Seat Indoor Arena Tonight
College Park Md Terps launch a new 12000 seat indoor arena as part of a 3250000 student activities building The dedication marks a major step in elevating Maryland basketball under Coach Bud Millikan The arena aims to attract top players and bigger crowds, replacing the old 4200 seat court and signaling a rise in the program.
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College Park
University of Maryland
Terps
H. A. Bud Millikan
Maryland
Millikan
Henry Iba
Oklahoma A & M
Baseball Banquet At Brunswick December 13
Final plans for a gala banquet and evening of entertainment for players managers and friends of the Maria Babe Ruth League are nearly complete. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Company will prepare and serve dinner in the Firemen's Hall Brunswick on Tuesday evening December 13 at 8:30. Major league figures Al Kaline Hal Smith Gus Triandos and Jack Dunn are expected to attend along with Senator John Marshall Butler who will serve as master of ceremonies and has long promoted boys baseball in Baltimore.
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Volunteer Fire Company
Firemen’s Hall
Brunswick
al Kaline
Devon Tigers
Hal Smith
Gus Triandos
Jack Dunn
Baltimore Orioles
John Marshall Butler
Baltimore
Tatum Named Coach of Year in ACC honors
Maryland coach Jim Tatum was named Atlantic Coast Conference Football Coach of the Year by the ACC Sports Writers Association after leading the Terrapins to an unbeaten regular season and a Jan 2 Orange Bowl date with Oklahoma. He edged NC State’s Earle Edwards and Clemson’s Frank Howard in a tight vote, marking his second ACC Coach of the Year award and adding to a storied career with Maryland since 1947.
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Raleigh
N.C
Jim Tatum
University of Maryland
Oklahoma
Maryland
Atlantic Coast
Edwards
Wolfpack
Clemson
Frank Howard
Fom Rogers
Wake Forest
Atlantic Coast Conference
Tatum
Oklaoma
College Park
Qlee
ACC
Martinez Wins in Three Rounds in Spokane Bout
Vince Martinez of Paterson New Jersey stopped Ernie Greer of Oakland California in 2 14 of the third round to claim a welterweight win and extend his streak to 19 straight victories. The bout drew about 3500 fans and Martinez said he expects a title shot against Carmen Basilio next.
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Spokane
Wash
Vince Martinez
Paterson
N. 1
Ernie Greer
Oakland
Calif
Greer
Martinez
Joey August
Carmen Basilio
Associated Press
Basilio
St Johns Athletic Association Plans Fundraiser
The St John s Athletic Association executive committee met in the school hall presided by president Jack Keene. They planned the second big event to raise funds for athletic equipment for all pupils. A card party will be held at the school with refreshments included, tickets to go on sale soon. The next general meeting is set for December 15 at 8 pm. The St Johns basketball team will play Frederick High School at FBS on Tuesday December 20.
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St. John’s Athletic Association
At & P.m
Jack Keene
St. John’s
Frederick High School
F. B.S
Forward Pass May Become Secondary in College Football
The Associated Press selects the Little All America team with standout backfield stars from four colleges. Notable players include Kate Clark Hillsdale Charles Sticka Trinity Centre Gene Scott Centre Dave Burnham Wheaton and Hubert Duke Cook Trinity San Antonio.
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Associated Press
Fach
Kate Clark
Hillsdale
Mich
Charles Sticka
Trinity
Hartford
Atomic preservation of food predicted at convention
Dr. Kevin G. Shea of the Army Quartermasters Corps predicted that atomic preservation could keep canned foods almost as fresh as when picked. He spoke before more than 2900 attendees at the Tri-State Packers Association convention, noting advances may emerge from current research challenges.
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Philadelphia
Kevin G. Shea
Army Quartermasters Corps
Shea
Tri-State
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Robbie Lee
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Rappahannock
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