Hundreds greet Santa as Frederick hosts Christmas parade
The Frederick Christmas parade opened the season as snow fell briefly and crowds filled Market Street. Officer Arnold Simmons led the procession with Santa Claus on a truck sleigh, Majorettes Jamale Faust and Patsy Rice, and the Frederick High School Band. Candy canes were handed out until Santa replenished his supply, drawing a larger-than-expected audience from across the region. City officials noted it was the biggest pre-holiday crowd yet and stores prepared for strong holiday sales with extended hours. City lights, repairs to the White Way, and the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event with Bay Scouts assisting.
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Santa Claus
Frederick
Retail Merchants Division
The
Chamber of Commerce
North Pole
Fountain
All Saints Street
Maryland School For the Deaf
Opera House Arcade
Market Street
Fry
Nick
Arnold Simmons
Jamale Faust
Patsy Rice
Sania
Tillie Huntzberry
Lucille Brucher
Mamie Baumgardner
Darlene Masser
Santa
Square Corner
Charles V. Main
Max Kehne
Eastwest
William H. Bartz
Retail Divison
Chamber of Commerce and
Bay Scouts
Democratic Women Hear Mrs Lackey at YMCA Meeting
Mrs Lackey, guest speaker and national workshop advocate, outlines Maryland plan for precinct to national conferences, public relations, and election winning strategies. Mrs Lee explains workshops with questions answered. Mayor Rice welcomes and a ram sale is announced for next Friday and Saturday.
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Sanford Laccey
Comsiucbye Committee
Democratic Women of
Marrland
Women’s Democraic League
YMCA
Ruby Hahn
Lackey
E. Brooke Lee
Democratic , League
Maryland
Lee
Lach
Donald Rice
Nikdrk
North Bentz Street
Wet Filth Street
Mre Mae Keyser
Hahn
New Market
Mre Bahn
Allegany County
Royal Leagues
Decree Grants Navy Man Absolute Divorce in Equity Court
Monroe V Beall formerly in the Navy receives an absolute divorce from Mrs Patmea J Beall now of Nebraska Civ Neb The complainant represented by Eduia Xwark is awarded custody of three children and ordered to pay court costs.
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Equity Court
Monroe V. Beall
Patmea J. Beall
Nebraska Civ
Eduia
Miss Watkins Weds Arthur Thomas Shook at Damascus Church
Jennifer Jane Watkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul W Watkins married Arthur Thomas Shook son of Mr and Mrs Arthur E Shook at Damascus Methodist church in a candle light double ring ceremony November 14. Rev Odell Osteen officiated with a full bridal program and reception in the church hall. After a southern wedding trip the couple will live in Buckeystown where the groom farms.
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Damascus Methodist Church
Jennifer Jane Watkins
Paul W. Watkins
Damascus
Arthur Thomas’ Shobok
Arthur E. Shook
Buckeystown
Odell Osteen
Maxwell Burdette
Merkle Pickette
Mary Jo Boyer
Tanya Lee Davis
Patty Ann Smith
Diana Lynn Watkins
Douglas Dayrowning
Raymond Smith, Jr
Buckerstown
Paul Millis
Lime Kiln
Robert Ausherman
Adamstown
Froggin
Mre. Sheok
Taneytown approves $500000 sewer bond issue
Taneytown voters approved a 500000 bond to fund a sanitary sewer system by a 225 to 75 margin with one blank ballot. The measure, second sewer referendum in two years, plans for a 40 year amortization. City officials gain bid authority.
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Taneytown
Driver charged after city accident with bad brakes
The driver Ralph D Bussard of South Jefferson Street was charged with operating with inadequate brakes after his car hit a tractor trailer on Fast Patrick street near the public parking lot at 10 12 p m. The car suffered about 200 damage. The driver’s trial was set for December 4.
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Patrick Street
Sergt
Harry Quinn
Ralph D. Bussard
Jefferson Street
Bussard
James W.W. Hagg, Jr
Bristol
Ice Cream Maker Pleads Guilty to Adulteration Charge
Highs of Baltimore Inc., an ice cream manufacturer in Upper Marlboro, Md., pleaded nolo contendere to adulteration of ice cream in Prince Georges County. The firm paid a $150 fine and costs. The plea admitted the grand jury allegations as true while defense counsel Arthur C. Keefer noted ongoing quality controls and weekly health department testing to prevent recurrence.
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Upper Marlboro
M_High's of Baltimore Inc
John B. Gray Jr
Arthur C. Keefer
High
Prince Georges County
Fed
W. D. Pyles
Keefer
Maryland
Baltimore
Christmas Party Plans for Truth Seekers Class Calvary Methodist
The Truth Seekers Class of Calvary Methodist church school will hold its annual Christmas party in the church parlors. The November meeting at Mrs Markell Nelson's home had seventeen members and one visitor. Mrs Walter Baker led devotionals. Two members donated articles auctioned to benefit the class treasury. Refreshments were provided by the hostess.
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Calvary Methodist
Markell Nelson
Walter Baker
Ann B. earns many 4-H sewing ribbons and leadership roles
Ann, active since age seven with the family sewing machine, joined Urbana Girls 4-H in 1944. She earned 47 blue ribbons and a state purple ribbon, placed second in state style review in 1951, sixth in 1953, and created about 75 garments. She leads older girls, plans a clothing career, and serves as Frederick County 4-H president, high school editor, and student leader with a doll collection from foreign countries.
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Ann
Urbana Girls
Frederick County
Frederick High School
The
Qui
Buckey Will Bequeaths Major Gifts To Churches And Hospitals
D P Buckey estate probate details show 1000 to Hoffman Orphanage and Grand Lodge IOOF for orphanage support, 1000 to Grace Evangelical church to maintain organ, 1000 to St Joseph's Home for the Blind and Orphans. Frederick Memorial Hospital receives 20000 endowment after Buckey death for operating room equipment and life saving care. Other bequests include 5000 to wife Louise Buckey, 2000 to stenographer Carl Holtz, and various sums to relatives. farm to be sold. trustees receive 3 percent income and disbursements commissions. will dated 1951.
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Grace
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Grand Lodge
IL O. O. F
Hoffman Orphanage
Littlestown
St. Joseph’s Home
Jersey City
Frederick Memorial Hospital
D. Princeton Buckey
Frederick
Harry D. Radcliff
Louisa Catherine Buckey
Grand’ Lodge of
The
Grace Evangelical and Reformed ‘Church
St. Joseph's Home
Buckey
Louise
D. Princeton
Edward P. Thomas
Board of Managers
Louise R. G. Buckey
Mary Louise
Elmer M
Malcolm A. Buckey
Holden S. Felton
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Lula Buckey Clemson
Minnie B. Thomas
Elmer
Malcolm
W. Buckey Clemson
Winnie B
Daniel Ba
Earl P. Clemson
Louie Clemson Kopp
Charlotte B. Merkel
Lorraine Thomas Doub
Caroline Buckey Doub
M. Holmes Fout
Mary H. Felton
Betty F. Miller
Nancy Humm
Shirley A. Felton
Janet M. Felton
Holden
Felton
Travers Fout
Ruth Fout
Mr. Felton
Buckeystown
Tme
Luckey
Inissees
Fesiater
Cari ‘Holtz
H. Kieifer DeLauter
Hunter Wounded When His Shotgun Explodes Near Lewistown
James Reasburg a 16 year old Frederick High School student was wounded Thursday when a shotgun exploded in his hands while pigeon hunting near Lewistown at the Earl McDevitt farm. Surgeons expect to save two left fingers though a fragment struck the hand and he was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital before returning home.
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Lewistown
James Reasburg
Roger
Remsburg
Pleasant
Badis
Digis
Earl McDevitt
Frederick Membrial Hospital
Frederick High School
Tax rate jump on Jan 1 1954 social security increase
The social security tax rate rises January 1 1954 under 1950 amendments. Employees will see 2 percent deductions up to $3600 yearly, with employers matching. Self employed pay 3 percent from 1954, with transitional partial payments due by March 1954 and March 1955. Estimates and withholding tables will be issued by IRS.
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W. S. King
Hagerstown
Social Security Office
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Butler Seeks Miller for Baltimore Federal Bench or Sobeloff Sitout
The Baltimore Sun reports Sen. John Marshall Butler insists Rep. Edward T. Miller be named to the Baltimore federal court vacancy or he will oppose Chief Judge Simon Sobeloff for solicitor general. Butler hints at further demands including urging Judge James K. Cullen for a U.S. Customs Court post, while Beall backs Miller.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
John Marshall Butler
National Administration
Edward T. Miller
Simon E. Sobeloffe
Maryland Court of Appeals
United States
Butler
Sun
Washington
The
James K. Cullen
Supreme Bench of
United States Customs Court
Sobeloff
Sens
J. Glenn Beall
Miller
W. Calvin Chestnut
Thanksgiving program at Lewistown Grange features sermons and talks
Rev W H Anderman gave a scripture lesson and prayer while Rev Clyde Ridenour delivered a Thanksgiving talk during the Lewistown Grange gathering led by W A R Bell. Louise Stull received the fifth degree at Walkersville, with sixth degree set for December 3. The next meeting on December 10 will elect officers for the coming year.
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Lewistown
Babson Outlines 1954 Business Outlook and Reforms
Babson argues that 1954 may see more business failures as 700 firms fold monthly and 7,500 total failures trigger a demand for cost cutting and efficiency. He notes high education and population growth may help, but deflationary pressures from defense cuts, stockpiles, and peacetime scaling will require better selling, reduced waste, and higher productivity to preserve growth. The auto, building, steel, and nonferrous sectors will feel the pinch first, while baby boom demand, savings, and expansion-ready credit offer supporting forces.
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Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Pub. Fin. Bu. Inc
District cop held after Hillside club brawl in Md
A district policeman Pvt Aubrey C Woodward and two men were arrested early today after a brawl in a Hillside Maryland club. Woodward charged with drunk and disorderly conduct. Philip L Swanson 27 charged with drunk and disorderly. Arthur L Murray 21 of Silver Spring charged with assaulting an officer as well as drunk and disorderly. Warrants issued by Prince Georges Police Pvt Thomas Rogate of Upper Marlboro Station who was assaulted.
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Upper Marlboro
Hillside
Aubrey C.woodward
Philip L. Swanson
Arthur L. Murray
Silver Spring
Prince Georges
Thomas Rogate
Teenage Dance in Staley Park Names Queens and Winners
Marjorie Atkinson named queen of the week and Sandra Roughan queen of the month at a Staley Park teenage dance attended by over 23 people. Prizes from Frederick Iron and Steel Co and Sharpe's florist. Spot dance winners were Mary Moore and Douglas Dixon. Next week’s contestants listed as Mary Moore Dana Martin Nancy Kreh and Nancy Geisbert. Christmas dance set for December 16 with Nightingabe band to play and queen to be crowned.
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Marjorie Atkinson
Sandra Roughan
Staley Park
Frederick Iron and Steel Company
Sharpe's Florist
Mary Moore
Douglas Dixon
Herman Long
Dana Martin
Nancy Kreh
Nancy Geisbert
W. W. Corbin
Nightinigabe
Dinner to Open Drive At Local Church Rally
A large Freder ick Church of the Brethren gathering in Calvary Methodist church hosted a turkey dinner for 340 members and guests while 55 children were cared for at the Church of the Brethren. Dr. Jesse S. Fifer led as general chairman outlining a planned every member canvass over 150 weeks to raise funds for a new church.
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Frederick
Herbert Duvall
Jesse $. Fifer
Samuel H. Young
John W. Wolfe
Harry Fyushour
Ernest Ausherman
Jesse Shaver
Charles E. Swomley
Initial Gifts
Children Should Believe In Santa Claus, Poll Finds
An informal poll in the city and county shows unanimous support for allowing young children to believe in Santa Claus. Six residents from diverse streets answered that it is not wrong, including Mrs James Kelly Alden W Heffner Lacy Simpson Clarence Wastler Cc E Adams and John W Baill all saying No. Paul B Stroup, Middletown, receives Air Force Association Silver ROTC Medal for top leadership score at George Washington University where he studies physical education and commands the ROTC unit. The Pythian Sisters held a 31st anniversary covered dish supper at Pythian Castle with a program honoring charter members and planning the December 4 Christmas party at the temple.
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James Kelly
Adamstown
Paul B. Stroup
J. O. Stroup
Middletown
Air Force
George Washington University
Air Force Association
Stroup
Middletown High School
Jume
Arnold Air Society
Carl Spaatz
A. H. Duda
Pythian Sisters
Pythian Castle
Thelma Pickett
Fern Etzler
Margaret Clem
Effie Fulmer
Rebecca Windsor
Mollie Zimmerman
Bertha Rice
Elizabeth Shipley
August Hendler
Rae Weinberg
Grace Wallace
Susie Ramsburg
Beverly Tyergar
Temple
Shipley
Rell Cal
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Sy Davis
Mary Kathryn Schildt
Warren L. Schooler
David Schooler
Staunton
Miss Schildt
Edna A. Schildt
Route 1
Leslie C. Schildt
O. F. Leatherman
Miss Watkins
Arthur Thomas Shook
OH Smith
Branchville
Toda
la Mata
Indian Road
Charters County
Seven Mile Stetch
Rivlin
Mies
la Plata
Indian Head
Oiies Bilder
Flaures
Giles Dialling Co
New York
Montgomers County
Washington National
Mudd
Branch Road
Shoe
Grove Road
Brown Station
State Rowe
Donald G Gaver
Ralph Ro Gaver
Myersville
Tecemh
2Nd Armored DF
Fort Knox
Army
Extension Service
Ann Runkles
O. Wilson Runkles
Urbana
Chicago
D. P. Buckey
Hunter
Sobel
Oliver , Hoffman
Moncrovia
Ethel Mae
John O. Warfield
Woodbine
Babson
Brethren Start Campaign
Alden W. Heffner
East Third Street
Lacy Simpson
Clarence Wastler
Liberty
E. Adams
John W. Baill
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