Death of Charles G. Ross at White House desk
Charles G. Ross, longtime journalist and Truman press secretary, died suddenly at his desk in the White House at 5:30 p.m. EST. A former Pulitzer winner for The Country's Plight What Can Be Done About It, Ross was 65 and had close ties to the Truman family. He collapsed while conversing with Myrtle Bergheim as television crews waited.
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Washington
Charles IG. Ross
Truman
White House
Ross
Independence
Missouri
St. Louis Post
Myrtle Bergheim
Wallace H. Graham
Graham
Florence Griffin
John Bruce Ross
Walter W. Ross
St. Louis
Blair House
Autopsy Over Buried Bodies Of Fire Victims In Emmitsburg
A mother Grace Elizabeth Wills age 31 and her three sons Richard 6 Roland 3 and Charles Edward 1 perished in a house fire near Emmitsburg. Autopsy findings to confirm cause of death were incomplete pending chemical tests. A rifle was reportedly found among the ruins with one cartridge discharged. Funeral services were held in Emmitsburg with interment in Fairfield Pennsylvania.
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Baltimore
Emmitsburg
Edwin F. Nikirk
Nikirk
Grace Elizabeth Wills
Richard
Roland
Charles Edward
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Funeral notices for Filous Carey and Schley in Frederick area
The services for Stanley J. Filous were held at Mt Pleasant Church of God near Foxville with Rev. Baynard and Rev. Evans presiding. Pallbearers included Theodore Buhrman and Paul Harrison, and burial followed at Smithsburg cemetery. Also noted are the infant Joanne Victoria Carey and John Franklin Schley funeral services with graveside rites at Frederick Memorial Park and Fairview cemetery respectively, conducted by local clergy and handled by M. R. Etchison and Son and Doubs funeral directors.
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Stanley J. Filous
Mt. Pleasant Church of God
Foxville
B. E. Baynard
John N. Evans
Theodore Buhrman
Paul Harrison
John Wollard
Donald Horne
Robert’ Wollard
Lee Hearne
Jesus
I Smithsburg
M. L. Creager and Son
Joanne Victoria Carey
Edward Carlton
Gladys Loraine Shultz Carey, Jr
South Marketstreet
Frederick Memorial Hospital
John Franklin Schley
West Sixth Street
East Church Street
W.1
M. R. Etchison and Son
Thomas S Glass Named To Head UWF Chapter
Frederick Chapter of the United World Federalists named Thomas S Glass chairman replacing J William Brosius Jr who joined Maryland branch leadership. The group plans a mass rally next spring and rotates chapter chairmanship monthly with elections due soon.
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Frederick
United World Federalists
Thomas S. Glass
J. William Brosius, Jr
Maryland
UWF
Charles McC. Mathias, Jr
Glass
James McSherry
Charles Urner Price
Georgeb. Delaplaine, Jr
Hat and blouse found in Monocacy flood
Flood waters of the Monocacy River washed a hat and blouse near Gas House bridge. State Police traced the hat to a local man who admitted discarding them months ago. An unidentified finder suggested someone else might have salvaged the items.
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Monocacy
Gas House Bridge
Gas House Pike
Walter K. May
Pa Bartender Held After Long Pursuit
Ralph E Patch a Carlisle Pennsylvania bartender armed and accused of embezzling 300 dollars led a lengthy pursuit by City and State police through Frederick Maryland. He was captured in Rockville and returned to Pennsylvania to face troopers. He left 168 dollars in cash and abandoned a North Carolina waitress in Carlisle before fleeing.
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Holly
Frederick
Carlisle
Ralph E. Patch
Pennsylvania
Patch
Montgomery County
Rockville
Sherman Boone
Bruce J. Wilson
Carrol Creek
Mel Baker
Washington
Baker
W. K. May
William White
North Carolina
Ethelean Palmer Easter
Airy
N.C
Oldest Members Of Church Are Honored In Myersville
More than 75 people gathered Tuesday evening at the Myersville Church of the Brethren for services and a birthday party honoring the community's elder residents. The event paid tribute to John C. Leatherman and Carlton Leatherman who turn 98 and 92 on December 15 and 17, joined by their 90 year old sister Mrs. Clara Grossnickle and others including Upton Grossnickle and Robert Ridgely. Rev. S. D. Lindsay led the service with other pastors participating. Roy Leatherman of Frederick delivered birthday greetings to his father John Leatherman, who spoke briefly. Refreshments were provided by church ladies.
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Myersville Church of
Robert Ridgely
Local Mentions and Notices in Frederick Area
Local notices include a Wednesday evening Christian Science meeting at 8 PM at Pythian Castle and a card of thanks from E Quinton Grossnickle for recovery support and hospital care. Also public sale of dairy cattle announced for Buck Lodge Montgomery County on Dec 16 at noon by auctioneers Null And Null and H M Buck Alexander as clerk.
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Christian Science
Pythian Castle
Buck Lodge
Montgomery County
Finley
Wade Null
H. M
Buck” Alexander
Coblentz
Braddock Heights
Harry B. Coblentz
Agnes C. Coblentz
Burk" Alexander
Local notices page features deliveries, anniversaries, sales
Among The Sick Mr Felix Plunkard of near Buckeystown has returned from University Hospital Baltimore. Mr George W Shipley seriously ill at his home. Four-year-old Darlene Schildt underwent tonsil and adenoid operation at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr E Quentin Grossnickle returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital after two broken bones from a cow kick. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr and Mrs George Biggs were treated to supper by children on their silver anniversary with many gifts. In Memoriam Nellie J Carmack remembered two years after death. A Good Place To Sell A Good Place To Buy Eyler's Saddle Horse Sale December 13. Nearby real estate ads and Christmas dress sale promotions listed.
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Florida
George H. Terry
Frederick City
Terry
North Carolina
George G. Scott and Company
Charlotte
City Register
Aubrey A. Nicodemus
Felix Plunkard
Buckeystown
University Hospital
Baltimore
George W. Shipley
West Patrick Street
Darlene Schildt
Ellis Schildt
Walkersville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
E. Quentin Grossnickle
Myersville
George Biggs
Madison Street
Eyler
Eyler Livestock Market
Joseph H. Eyler
Thurmont
Kelvinator & CO. Fi
Middletown
Simmons
Mr. Flowers
Frederick
Winthrop
Rockwell Terrare
Ginl
Market St
Firty
Care
Frederick News-Prest
Olf Stove
Washington Rd
Shockey
Summit Avenue
Hagerstown
Maryland
Local Estate Auctions And Notices Across Frederick Area
Several sale notices and auctions dated December 1950 describe farm machinery livestock and household goods at locations near Frederick, Braddock Heights and Travilah. Also upcoming dairy herd sale, a public sale list, a Moose Club event, and local business ads for auctioneers and services. A film listing for Prince of Peace at City Opera House is noted along with Christmas cemetery designs and a rummage sale.
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Gelsbert
Urbina
Chas. O. Wills Emmett R. Bowlus
R. L. Kelly
Travilah
Rockville
Mars
Chasm
Gaithersburg
Emmett R. Bowlus
Jonas Grim
New Midway
Simon J. Grim
Harry Trout
Raymond L. Kelly
City Opera House
Frederick County
Local Personal Notices Highlight Briscoe Guests and Retired Minister
Mr and Mrs E M Albright of Norfolk visit Rev and Mrs J W Briscoe in Urbana with family links noted. Rev George K Ely, longtime Evangelical and Reformed pastor, retires after 44 years and now resides in Baltimore with family. Mrs Mary E Rhoads attends a Washington conference on children and youth. Bruce Douglas leads Frederick High School Student Council to the event. Harshman family of New Market announce birth of a son at Frederick Memorial Hospital on November 28. Mother and baby recovering.
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E. M. Albright
Norfolk
J. W. Briscoe
Urbana
S. Albright
Briscoe
George K. Ely
Mr. Pleasant
Evangelical and Reformed Church
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Has. G. Ross Ies
Grace E. Williamson
Robert E. Lee Williamson
Martha W. Keller
Charles K. Keller
Grove Boulevard
Samuel HM. Brown
Samuel Henry Brown Sr
Mt.Airy
B. & O. R. R. Employe and Carpenter
John Brown
Amelia Brown
Marie Brown
Samuel Henry Brown Jr
Arthur Brown
Akron
Ohio
Bessie Nelson
Mable Mummert
Reisterstown
Gladys Robust
Relay
Winfield
Pine Grove Cemetery
Mt. Airy
C. M. Waltz
James W. Pitman
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
East Potomac Street
Brunswick
Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Eagles
B. & O. Veterans
Brunswick Rod and Gun Club
Hilda Barker Pitman
Paul E. Schultz
Presbyterian Cemetery
Hancock
C. H. Feete
Bro
Lufburrow
HIVE
E. Quinton Grossnickle
Southern States
Southern States Frederick Cooperative, Inc
Memoriam
Carmack
Nellie J
Zeiler
North Court Street
Charles R., Horton
Bentz & Patrick Streets
General Electric
Kelvinator
Tyler
Foster
ELEC
Carpenters
Curtis W
Thomas
Jefferson St
Eagles
The
Esquires
Gene Frock
Collegians
East Patrick Street
Weil Brothers
North Market Street
New Market
Mansville
Clark E. Stall
Ignatius Lease
John Shaw
Frank T. Bonnell
Baker's Bowling Alley
Frederick County Hood Club
Izgak Walton League
Woody Free
Swingsters
Ernest W. Ausherman
Shookstown
Westminster
Littlestown Road
Union Mills
Bowman's
Bernard F. Rauch Halstein
H.C. Barker Sale
Mer. Emmett R. Bowlus
Nestle
Ecker's
N. Market St
Roger Linton
Yellow Springs
Beachley
Capons
Telephone
Parker
Remsberg's Jewelry Store
Key Hotel
Farmer's Feed & Fertilizer
Myrtle Esterly
Null and Null
Carl Stine
Jn. Frederick
Kent
Uire
Edgie
Russell
Nora Jane Shop
East
Patrick Street
Reidh
Ford
Quynn Orchards
Tower Also
Children's Toy Furniture Store
F. M. Crutchley
Junior Woman's Club of
Motler Ave
Charles H. Baker
Frederick Solar
Reliable Junk CO
Donald A. Reeser
Frederick Junk CO
Frank Gastley & Sons
May Sloan
Venetian Blind
Bill Anderson
Weber
Gapland
Rose's Tavern
Staley
Ballenger Road
City
Frederick Cloak & Salt Store
Albert W. Angleberger
Lewistown
A. L. Bollinger
John W. Wilt
Adamstown
Atlantic States Gas Co. of
Phila, Ave
Siloam Road
Chambersburg
H. L. Smeltzer
Seles
Paw B. Gan Jey
Monrovia
Bandet
Frederick News-Post
Snowhire Grill
the News
Frederick, Md
Hillcrest Orchards
Aod
M.P. M. Frankelical Reformed Church
West Church Street
Ladies Sewing Society
Clothing Exchange
News-Post
Mars Opticians
P. O
Williams
Hood
Fred’k
U.S
Youngstown
Frederick Homes Insulating Co
H. J. Kester
East Phil
Tne's
Remsberg
Key Hotel Bldg
West Fifth SL
RCA Victor
Tionis
West Fifth St
Efyan
Eone
Callhg al
East Tin St
Phoning
John L. Ponton
Glasdus A. Martin
Morris L. Martin
Glaucius A. Martin
Devernber
Scott R. Wagner
Vandalia
Circuit Court
Frederics County
Thirty-sixth
Vandalla
Ellis C. Wachter
Walter E. Linn
Plaintice
C. Wachter
Merk
Crealt Court
Anay
Frederick Iliated
Record
Wanteim
White
Carmichael
Walker Orchards
Smale Farm
Lradst
Hood College
iFrederick News-Post
Landis Jewelry
South Market St. d
Rees
Fred'k
Hernen
West South Street
Bath
W. 4Th St
Poneath
Mirell Street
Clarice Place
Stieff
Eyster B. Eldie
Halfton
Mad
Sylvania
Frigidaire
Brunswick Stree
Pontiac
J Frederick
Delbert Piper
Jefferson
Merril F. Haines
West Main St
Apivy A. C. Palmer
North Market St
Everett
Prisco Radio
Freverijk Hors
Blgie's
South St
Newspapel Hi Hive
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