Pearl Harbor Day Veterans Still Living In Frederick
Two Frederick men who were in Hawaii on Pearl Harbor day 17 years ago remain in Frederick. Admiral Arlen G. Quynn and Sgt. Joan Weddle recall the attack with Quynn praised for rescue work and Weddle describing the mood as civilians showed helplessness. Other veterans from the area served abroad or remain in active duty. The Pearl Harbor death toll stood at 2,343 with 1,272 wounded in the surprise assault.
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Frederick
Hawaii
Pearl Harbor
Arlen G. Quynn
USN
Joan Weddle
Army
Adm
Quian
Pacific Fleet
Quynn
Quyna
Set
Weddle
Scofield Barracks
Cubu
Wheeler Field
Leff Scofield
Kauvaha
Richard P' Ross
Marines Corps
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Robert Zimmerman
Europe
Norman Rhoderick
Andrews] Field
Prince Georges County
John W. Baer
Salvation Army Yule Program Aids City Families
The Salvation Army runs its annual Christmas program with kettles at North Market Street and the Shopping Center. Zonta Club and Tal Cedars will man kettles on December 15, with applications for dinners accepted at the headquarters. About 150 baskets were given last year. distribution December 22 will include chicken and vegetables. Funds and donations are sought, with ongoing registration through December 10 for dinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
North Market Street
Zonta Cinb
Harry E. Powell
W. Fifth Street
Ladies Home League
Sabkillasville
Chronic Hospital
Rememberances
Army
Conviction Upheld in Maryland Bank Robbery Case
The U S Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Tyrus F. Jones and Robert W. Prinslor for a 17 000 bank robbery at a Marlow Heights branch. The panel found evidence of a sawed off shotgun barrel properly admitted and the May trial before Judge R D Watkins fair and impartial.
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Baltimore
Washington
U. S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Simon E.sobeloff
R. Dorsey Watkins
Tyrus F. Jones
Capitol Heights
Robert W. Princes Lor
Mount Rainier
Marlow Heights
First National Bank of
Southern Maryland
Silver Spring
al Tiver
Government Sued Over Girl Dies At National Zoo
A $100000 lawsuit was filed against the government in U S District Court over the death of Julie Ann Voght a Canadian girl fatally pulled into the lions cage at the National Zoo in Washington May 16 The administratrix of the child's estate Margaret Rhinehart Hood argues zoo officials neglected safeguards Details note Julie Ann from Chilliwack B C and her sister Judy aged 4 visited with their grandfather Harry Jackson 67 Also reported Baltimore Coast Guard Cutter launch at Curtis Bay Yard the 95 foot vessel for search and rescue with home base Port Angeles Washington capable of 21 knots 150% mile range and 101 ton displacement.
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Washington
National Zoo
Julie Ann Voght
Chilliwack
B. C
Sier
Margaret Rhinehart Hood
U.S. District Court
Julie Ann
Judy
Harry Jackson
Baltimore
Coast Guards
Curtis Bay
E. Day
J.g
James Weiskittis
Port Angeles
Wash
Lover's Leap Boulder Blocks Railroad Tracks
A 10 ton boulder fell from Lover's Leap onto Baltimore and Ohio Rail tracks delaying an eastbound mail and express train for about an hour. The rock likely dislodged by wet weather sits on a steep 700 foot drop near Willis mountain west of Cumberland. Train No 32 from Chicago to Baltimore backed up two miles and used the westbound track. no more eastbound trains were due until 3 am. A Connellsville, Pa crew was sent an electric drill to break up the boulder, with completion expected in a couple of hours.
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Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Willis Mountain
Chicago
Baltimore
Tyree Miles
Connellsville
Six Initiated Into National Honor Society at Frederick High
Six seniors were initiated into the Francis Scott key Chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony at Frederick High School. New initiates include Lewis Fagan UI Haze Harding Texanna McDonough Anse Michael Robert Tuck and Lucinda Warner.
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Francis Scott’ Key
National Honor Society
Frederick High School
Lewis Fagan UI
Haze Harding
Texanna McDonough
Anse Michael
Robert Tuck
Lucinda Warner
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Will Je
Also Mentioned on This Page
Easteen
Kehne Furniture Co
South Market St
Monument
Annapolis
Herald Harbor
Anne Arundel County
Jack Chavis
Mathis Owens
Crownsville
Mount Airy
First National Bank
Mt. Airy
Mt Airy Banking Institution
Auto Radio
Wayside Radio Service
E. Patrick St
Ture
DAVIS
Fred’s
the Economy Oil CO
Christmas Club
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Cavetown
E Enterpri
The
Cavetown Planing Mill CO
Park ’N’ Shop
Park ‘N’ Shop
Frederick Fair Grounds
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