Local families gather for visits and Thanksgiving events
Rocky Ridge and surrounding areas hosted relatives and friends over Thanksgiving. Notable attendees included Mrs. Edith Keilholtz, the Wiley family from Germantown, and several Stoneisifer, Troxell, and Wiley relatives visiting in Keymar Graceham and Emmitsburg. A late November hog butchering at John Hahn's home drew help from multiple neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLaughlin
Hainey
David Seer
Tarestoun
John E. Stonesifer
Phil
Gren John
Paul
Bobbie
Linda
Kenneth Mathias
Nancy
Dennis
Edgar Troxell
John Hahn
Charles Mumma
Wm. Harbaugh
Guy Parrish
Rosalie
Linwood
Jeanette Delpher
Keymar
Carroll Schild
Wanda
Robes
Pameroy
Floyd Eyler
Josephine
Nett de Welty
Graceham
Edna Sayler
Edith Keilholtz
Bruce Bowman
Jare
Thomas Wayne J
Annie Warner Hospital
Charles Jones
Afr
Norman Wiley
Daisy Simpkins
Philadelphia
Wm. Troxell Graceham
Maureen Stouter
Emmitsburg
Leslie W. Fox
Wm. Troxell
Brooklane Farm
Hagerstown
Harvey Stambaugh
Luther Stambaugh
Albert Stambaugh
Grace Gaylor
Margaret Biffle
University Hospital
Grace Sayler
Donald Myers
Edward Long
Richard Sayler
Kathryn Valentine
Alice Schaeffer
Germantown
Bethesda
Ruth Six
James
Homemakers Open House Feels Christmassy Edition
The Frederick County Homemakers Club hosts Open House at the Extension Office Winchester Hall with over 1,000 attendees. Demonstrations include holiday cookie recipes from Woodsboro and Johnsville clubs, chimney box and miniature tree ideas, and fabric lamp shade projects. Open House runs daily with tea, cookies, and Christmas atmosphere through Friday despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Rosesdale Homemakers
Lewistown
Frederick City
Vernal C. Moore
Mt. Pleasant
Harmony Grove Club
Johnsville Club
Mresman
J. S. Blumenthal
Minnesota
Yellow Springs
Personal Celebrations and Local Deed Records
Thomas Ramsburg turns 13 near Frederick and Carol Ann Swope reaches 17 at Quynn Orchard Road. Deeds recorded include Homer G. Young’s sale near Sherryman Avenue for about 150,000, Edwin Lermer and Lancaster property on county road to Gambrill State Park around 314,000, and Albert Staub to Ralph Snyder on Hamiel Drive for about 13,500. Della Herbst visits relatives in Baltimore and Woodsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ramsburg
Ethel Lawson
Frederick
Carol Ann Swope
William Swope
Quynn Orchard Road
BEEDS
J Homer G. Young
William V. Rose
Sherryman Avenue
Edwin Lermer iI
Perry J. Lancaster
Shookstown Road
Hospital notes and patient updates from Frederick area
Among The Sick items list residents and relatives at Frederick Memorial Hospital and nearby facilities. It notes John E. Cooper's daughter from Little Farms was discharged after an ankle break, several others admitted for medical or surgical treatment, and ongoing plans for two more operations for a Baltimore child. Also mentions Russian author Sergei Serzeyev-Isensis death in Crimea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Cooper
Little Farms
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
East South Street
Charles Emory Fisher
Myersville
Charles B. Myers
South Market Street
Gerald Graham
Westminster Shoe Company
Grahan
Union Bridge
George Elmer Hall
George Washington Crummitt
Brunswick
Frank Wachter
Mary Jo Rhoderick
Children's Hospital
Baltimore
Green Spring Avenue
Kenneth Etzier
Walkersville
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pearl Harbor Day Civil Defense Hope and Warnings
A Pearl Harbor anniversary piece urges immediate civil defense prep and family readiness. It warns that future wars could strike mainland cities with hydrogen bombs and urges steps to survive two weeks without aid, stressing preparedness over aggression. Civil defense guidance emphasizes local instruction and personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Battleship Row
Marine Guard
Pacific
United States
Eisenhower
Nevada
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns
A series of brief notices recount local events from Frederick area history. A farm fire near Charles Trail’s farm threatened buildings but the barn and shed were saved with aid from local fire departments. The Frohman company presented The Thief at the Opera House with praised acting and scenery. The Independent Hose Company’s engine returned after pumping Middletown reservoir dry. A forest blaze near Rocky Springs damaged timber on Shankle and Young land. Minor roof fire at Frederick College caused few shingles to burn. Local sewer dumping of kerosene and oils drew concerns from City Engineer Maxwell. Leo Weinberg withdrew as Sixth Circuit Chief Judge candidate, backing Edward Delaplaine. Christmas caroling drives planned by the Chamber of Commerce. Pete Brenzli appointed manager of the Potomac Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Trail
Frederick
George P. Altman
Uniteds
Frohman
Henri Bernstein
Opera House
Independent Hose Coalpany
Middletown Valley
Middletown
Dennis Shankle
McClintock Young
Rocky Springs
Mr. Shankle
Frederick College
Maxwell
Leo Weinberg
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Hammond Umer
Wired
Nice
Edward S. Delaplaine
Pete) Brenglz
and Potemaee
Hea
George E. Wiliams
Newdel
Additional Expense Statements Filed for November Election
Additional expenditure statements show Thomas S. Glass spent 1018.74 for newspaper ads 434.18 mailings 182.94 and petition publishing 148. Contributions include Richard F. Kline 23 Harry Decker 825 Charles White 20 Dan Weinberg 100 Sheriff Horace M. Alexander re elected spent 663.41 with 400 to Republican fund Gary Utterback spent 236 including 145 to Democrats County Treasurer James H. Falk re elected spent 518.68 with 500 to Democratic fund Clerk of Circuit Court Ellis C. Wachter re elected reported 813.95 including 560 to Republican central committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Glass
Aittorney
Richard F. Kline
Harry Decker
James Decker
Charles White
Dan Weinberg
Horace M. Alexander
Republican
Gary L. Uttersback
House of Delegates
James H.falk
Democratic Campaign Fund
Ellis C. Wachter
Republican Central Committee
Phases Of Vets Work Outlined At Frederick Club
G Ernest Lives of the Maryland Veterans Commission spoke to the Breakfast Optimist Club on December 1 outlining veterans benefits. Topics included compensation and pension, hospitalization, widow and parent benefits, funeral expenses, burial allowance, headstones, and eligibility limits based on income and disability status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ernest Lives
Maryland Veterans Commission
Breakfast Optimist Club
Frederick
Thhe
Linas
Thut
Lipps
The Weather Association Pays 2g
The fragmented OCR note hints at a weather related item involving a group named The Association and a payment of two grams. Details are unclear due to damaged text. Additional context and full names are needed to produce a precise summary.
Deaths in local area memorial notices excerpt
Obituaries report deaths of Mrs Jeanie Boyer 34 of Jefferson and extended family, with services at Pleasant View Church of the Brethren Jefferson Burkitus area. Also Mary Blanche Obenderfer 76 of York Pa and Richard O Weller 50 of Thurmont. Anna M E Wolfinger 73 of Frederick area. Lloyd F Wolfinger and other relatives noted. Interments at Mt Gilead Blue Ridge Mount Olivet cemeteries. Service details include dates, locations, and memorial requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanie Borer
Jennie Boyer
Albert A. Borer
Jefferson
Reeder
Boonsboro
Jobo
Malinda Beachley Aloser
Pleasant Views
Herschel T. Boyer
Ida Slusselman
New Carlisle
Pleasant View
Richard 0. Weller
Richard O. Weller
Ollie M
Sarah E. Stull Weller
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Thurmont
South Pacific
Co. E
U.A.M. Lodge
Isabelle N.lidie Weller
Dorothy J. Weller
Warren S. Weller
M. L. Creager
Eugene McVicker
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Anne M. E. Wolfinger
Anna M. E. Wolfinger
Aliss Cora Hankey
Obenderfer
York
J. William Obenderfer Sr
Creagerstown
East Patrick Street
J. William Obenderfer Jr
Routzaho
F Augustus
Barbara Schrodel Jone
J. William Jr
St. John’s
Catholic Church
The
Sodality
Funeral
St. John's Church
Manacy
Zion ,Evangelical and Reformed Church
Fleisher’s
Lloyd F. Wolfinger
Springfield
James L. Wolfinger
Smithsburg
George Mankey
Ralph Hanker
Fremont
Neb
Walter Schwartz
Funeral notices and obituaries from Maryland area
Numerous funeral services announced for Hilda Reaver Ruth Summers and others. Names include Glenn Reaver Larry Reaver Robert Pittinger William Pittinger Richard Crushon Charles Oringer Clyde A Smith Ruth Ambrosia Summers Lawson Summers Nannie Lease Jie Kaig Henry Stull William Garland. Locations feature St Joseph church Yaneytown St Johns Mount Olivet Grove City Maryland and nearby towns with dates and burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Louise Reaver
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Miss Ruth
Ambrosia Summers
Western Maryland State Hospital
St. John’s Catholic Church
R. C. Mitchell
Carlos Chase
Pete Brooks
Paul Lee
Paul Leaks
Elmer Dixon
Charles Stanton
Fairview Cemetery
C. E. Hicks II
Nannie JC. Lease
Jie Kaig
Asbury Alethodist Home For
Gaithersburg
East Church Street
Richard D. Thompson
Mechaig Methodist Church
Western Maryland College
Harry 0. Smith
Duval Sweadner
Elmer K. Chandlee
Homemakers Club Demonstrates Food Preparation Types
Miss Beatrice Fehr led the Gambrill Park Homemakers demonstration on prepared partially prepared and ready to serve foods. Members considered family taste, time savings, budget balance, and nutritional value, then met at Mrs. Harry Stup's home in Shookstown. Eleven members answered roll call with a household hint. Mrs. William R. Gross spoke on fall and winter fashions. The group adjourned to December 8 for a Christmas party at Mrs. Roy Witmer's home in Shookstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambrill Park Club
Beatrice Fehr
Gambrill Park
Harry Stup
Shookstown
William R. Gross
Roy Witmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
John D. Kaas
Rocky Ridge
Lester Slick
Sens Lester Jr
Clifton Lee
Damascus
Lee Stortlemyer
Sabidasville
Charles Stottlemyer
Betty Fleazie
Westmaster
Wm. Geerhart
Hubert Valentine
Keysville
Miss Cotta Valentine
Ralph Beck
Jeremy Christmas
Homemakers
By Pat Rosencrants
University of Maryland
Woodsboro Club
W. Earl Hawkins
Mrs. Hawkins
John Gladhills
Edith
Adamstown Club
Jone
Minneapolis, Minn
Allegany County
Hancock
Howard W. Gosnell Jr
Ellsworth Hebb
Jay Main
Jimmy Hailer
Knoxville
St. Joseph's Hospital
A. A. Harding
Champaign
Albert Austin Harding
University of Iilkmons
Ss. Sergeyev- Isensky Sev “Orep
Sergei Ser. Zeyev-Isensis
Soviet Academy of Culture
Alashia
Crimea
Votetide
the News
Merirs
Woodsboro Homemakers Club
Ray H. Smith
Jug Bridge Club
Harry Dawns
Quinn Road
Gardner Gremillion
Fort Detrick Club
Edith Flanigan
Earl Hawkins
John Gladhill
G. Palmer Snook
Bernard Keefer
Frank J. Keefer
Winchester Hall
Homemakers Clubs
Fen Dee
Associ
Oli
Balbany
Albuquerque
Anchorage
Avanta
Bismarck
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Denver
Des Moines
Detroit
Fort Worth
Helena
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Louisville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
St. Paul
New Orleans
New York
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland
Rapid City
Richmond
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
iTampa
Washington
Mary B. Obenderfer
Mary Blanche Obenderfer
Mt. Giset
American Cancer Society
Clyde A. Smith
Clyde Austin Smith
Silver Grove
Harpers Ferry
Asa Lawrencer
Mary S. Smith
Moorefield
W. Va
Eackles Funeral Chapel
Silver Groves Director- Methodist Church
C. W. Lioyd
Lawson H. Summers
Mt. Airy
Glenmerrie
Langer
Jonas V
Fannie Joy Summers
Middletran
Libertytown
Bertha Hott
Reba Angelberger
Ella Kebne
Buckerstoun
C. M. Waltz and Son
Winfield
Henry Stull
Blue Rock
William Garland
Moody Bibles Institute
Johnson Glass Co
Mra. Perkins
Peggy Okie
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