Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post Files
The 1913 item notes the sudden death of Walter D. Strailman of Cumberland at his brother in law John T Hemp’s Burkittsville home. It mentions his Brunswik roots and Cumberland B and C office work and his wife visiting. Revs E L McLean and Isaac N Peightel are referenced with church ties and a January date. The C and O Canal closes after a mild period and a heavy rain ushers real winter with temp at 23.
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Walter D. Strailman
Cumberland
John T. Hemp
Burkittsville
Strailman
Brunswick
E. L. McLean
Grace Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Quakertown
Reformed Church Messenger
Isaac N. Peightel
Reformed Church
Greencastle
Young Men’s Bible Society
Evangelical Reformed Church
C and O Canal
Blood test dream closer to reality via serum mucoids
Public Health Service and Johns Hopkins researchers report that serum mucoids in a blood sample show qualitative and quantitative differences between healthy individuals and patients with diverse diseases. If confirmed, early changes could enable a single blood test to diagnose multiple conditions and guide treatment.
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Public Health Service
Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health
OAS votes to probe Cuban arms link to Venezuela
The Organization of American States votes with one abstention to investigate Cuba's arms activities in Venezuela amid Havana subversion fears. Delegates push for firm action against Castro, potentially invoking the Rio Treaty for sanctions or limited naval and air blockades to curb arms export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization of American States
Cuba
Latin America
Castro
Venezuela
OAS
Betancourt
Free World
City Aldermen Set Public Hearing On Major City Budget
The Board of Aldermen will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. in City Hall in a special session as a Board of Equalization to allow public comment on the new city budget totaling 795 500 dollars plus a water and sewer fund of 254 000 dollars for January 1 to June 30, 1964. After the hearing, the board will approve the six month budget and the 8 cent city tax rate per 100 dollars of assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Board of Equalization
Sewer and Water Fund
Twenty Years Ago items from The News Post Files 1943
The county board may test mandatory relief provisions raising 1944 costs by about 18000 dollars. Post Office hours extend Saturday afternoons for Christmas shoppers. Premier Tojo claimed the Pacific fleet was wiped out. Col Elmer Munshower commands the largest East Coast maneuver area at A P Hill Virginia. City officials budget 23000 for garbage collection, possibly via private contract. Draft board two sent 22 induction notices. Rabies reported in Walkersville. McDonogh School scholarships exams set for February 15 1964. Maryland residents in grades six or seven eligible. Emmitsburg bowling leaders include Four Aces and A Joker. Farm Boys lead with 24 points. Pink Busters close in. high game by R Fisher and high set by D Wantz. Farm Boys top team game and set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Remier Tojo
Japan
Elmer F. Munshower
Frederick
A.P. Hill
Col
Munshower
Raft Board Two
Walkersville
Emmitsburg
Pink Busters
R. Fisher
D. Wantz
Pyles announce birth of son Jerry Stuart in November
iPersonals notes Mr and Mrs Robert E Pyles Myersville announce their second child a son Jerry Stuart born November 28 Mrs Pyles maiden Ruby Hovermale Big Pool. Other notices include relatives traveling to attend John R Umbaugh funeral in Kimmel Indiana and SP6 Elaine Palmer US Army on 30 day leave visiting her mother in Frederick before jetting to Hamburg for a special assignment.
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Robert E. Pyles
Myersville
Jerry Stuart
Pyles
Ruby ‘Hovermale Big Pool
Wade Umbaugh
Lovetts Lville
Mary Frye
RFD 4
Leesburg
James Green
Point of Rocks
John R. Umbaugh
Kimmel
Ind
Elain Palmer
US Army
Fort Ads Calif
Calvin Palmer
East Seventh Street
Palmer
New York City
N.Y
Jet
Hamburg
Germany
Frederick High School
River Conditions at Point of Rocks and Buckeystown
The Potomac is clear and full at Point of Rocks while the Monocacy is cloudy and full at Buckeystown. This brief weather note records river clarity and level at two nearby locations.
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Potomac
Point of Rocks
Buckeystown
Community News Roundup From Emmitsburg And Nearby Areas
Social notes detail visits among Emmitsburg families with Yorkers and New Jersey residents. Christmas events include St Joseph’s High School Glee Club concert December 20 titled Christmas Fantasy and ticket sales. Local clubs announce December 17 19 Christmas parties and a December 21 shrimp feed at the Fire Hall. The Lewistown Raritan club held its December 3 meeting with guests and $135 raised for the United Appeal Fund. A sail powered hydrofoil passed 30 knots in Lake Mendota trials for the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Charles B. Shorb
Hillcrest
William Hopkins
York
Dennis Mitchell
Toms River
N. J
Clarence Wachter
Charles Harner
Philadelphia
Glee Club
New Frontier Women's Democratic Club
Kennedy
Sodality of
St. Joseph’s Church
Green Parrot
Lewistown
Raritan Club
Sherman Shuff
Ed. Wenck
Utica Lutheran Church
Mehrie Ramsburg
United Appeal Fund Drive
PTA
Staley Grimes
Turf Valley Country Club
Harvey Diem
Sterling Warner
Henry Lakin
Mehrle Ramsburg
William Morgan
U. S. Navy
Lake Mendota
Wis
Mrs Oswald Admired Kennedy Says Paine in Interview
Ruth Paine, who sheltered Marina Oswald in Irving for two months, recalls Marina’s admiration for Kennedy and describes the family’s life before the assassination. Oswald later faced murder charges and Ruby killed him on national TV. The piece also notes Connie Diane Cramer’s death and a small Brunswick grass fire, plus a Korea suicide and CARE hunger data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Kennedy
Marina Oswald
Hon
Ruth Paine
Lee Harvey Oswald
Irving
Oswalds
Wes Wise
Krld-Tv
Marina
Oswald
U. S. ‘Secret Service
How Stocks Are Bought And Sold In Markets
AP analysis explains stock ownership and trading flow. It notes most shares may stay in safety boxes while only a small fraction trades through broker vaults. It covers accounts, cash and margin requirements, and how orders go from customer to trader to a counterparty, with delivery typically in four days.
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Sam Dawson
AP Business News
NEW York
Sears
Federal and Stock Exchange
Jending
Accident Victim Dies In Frederick Auto Crash
Robert L. Main 27 of East Patrick street died about 6 20 am Tuesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital from injuries after a car ran off New Design Road two miles south of Frederick, plunging 85 feet. Survived by wife Charlotte Engle Main, parents Thomas R Main and Mrs. Main, daughter Tammie Sue, five sisters and two brothers. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the funeral home with interment Mount Olivet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Diane Cramer
Henry P. Cramer
RFD
Mr. Pleasant
Linganore High School
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick
Mt. Pleasant United Church of Christ
Linganore High
Future Homemakers
Future Nurses’ Club
Sharon Boone
Ladiesburg
Albert Dyer
Murry P. Cramer
Pleasant
North Market Street
Edward Wendhe
Guy P. Bready
Glade Valley Cemetery
Robert E. Dailey and Son
Robert L. Main
East Patrick Street
Main
New Design Road
Charlotte Engle Main
Thomas, R. Main
Tammie Sue Main
Nelson T. Main
Richard F. Main
Earl J. Chevalier
Waterford
N. Y
Bernard C. Mossburg
Ralph C. Bradley
Fort Meade
James T. Muldoon
Dorothy L. Main
St. Timothy's Chapel
F. C
Sick Deputy Sheriff Haugh Entered Frederick Memorial Hospital
Deputy Sheriff Raymond A. Haugh Sr. of Dill Avenue entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday for treatment and is reported in satisfactory condition. Also noted is Mrs. Jessie Smith of College Avenue admitted recently to Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Heights. Frank M. Ebert has returned home on East Eighth Street after hospitalization at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Market prices listed show barley at $115 per bushel.
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Raymond A. Haugh Sr
Dill Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home
Braddock Heights
Jessie Smith
College Avenue
WFPF
Frank M. Ebert
East Eighth Street
Deaths in Emmitsburg and surrounding towns
Charles F Adams of Emmitsburg died at Annie Warner Hospital after an illness at 63. Surviving are four children and six grandchildren, with funeral arrangements at Wilson Funeral Home and St Joseph’s Church. Also listed are Mrs Ethel Ludean Bankard of Taneytown who died after declining health, and Arthur V Crouch of Mount Airy who died Monday. Other notices include Rosie Bell Dodson of Winchester, Paul Snyder of Mount Airy, and related services and interments forthcoming.
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Charles F. Adame
Charles Felix Adams
Emmmitsburg
Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Frederick County
Emmitsburg
John F. and
Anne Topper Adams
St. J .'S Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Nora A. Kairhoaf Adams
Norman Adams
Anna Louise Adams
Charles Harner
Folsom
Wilbur| Overholtzer
Philadelphia
Wilson Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Church
Louis Storm
St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Boot Dodson
Winchester
Rosie Bell Dodson
RFD
Hillcrest
Dodson
Madison County
Newton
Emily Corbin Nicholson
Sperryville Baptist Church
Sperryville
Frances Yingling
Thurmont
Dessie Burke
Brandy Station
John D. Jenkins
Stephens Ity
Private funerals for two children and three Mt Airy figures
Funeral services were held for Melissa M. Lescaleet two year old daughter of Jimmy and Pessy J. Green Lescaleet of Taneytown at Bat ton Funeral Home Walkers ville with Rev. William F. Wiley officiating and interment in Lutheran Cemetery Taneytown. Charles E. May of Dill Avenue died Saturday of a heart attack at Frederick Memorial Hospital with services at East Church Street funeral home officiated by Rev. Charles F. Trunk Jr. and interment in Mount Olivet cemetery. Guernsey E. Mullinix Mt. Airy resident died at his Harrison street home with Calvary Methodist Church Rev. Roger Elgert officiating and interment in Montgomery Chapel Cemetery. William C. Scheller Mt. Airy services at Waltz Funeral Home Liberty Road Winfield with Rev. Roger Elgert officiating and interment in Prospect Cemetery Mt. Airy.
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Arthur V. Crouch
Anne Walter
Mount Airy
Western Maryland State Hospital
Manassas
Elias and
Andonia Spittle Crouch
Margaret E. Crouch
Woodrow J. Crouch
Palmer Park
Redman H. Crouch
Hyattsville
Levinia Howard
Arlington
Buck Hall Cemetery
Paul Snyder
Twin Arch Road
Mt. Airy
Frederick County
William E
Minerva Snyder
Viola
Paul E
U. S. Army
Korea
Robert Lowman
Samuel Hoffman
William
Woodsboro
George
Edward
Central Methodist Church of
New London
Melissa M. Lescaleet
Jimmy
Pessy J. Green Lescaleet
REFD
Taneytown
Batton
Walkersville
William F. Wiley
Lutheran C
Charles E. May
Dill Avenue
Frederick Memorial Hospital
East Church Street
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Bernard Warrenfeltz
John Wisner
Lionel G. May
Ralph May
William A. Cullen
John Wolfery
M. R. Etchison and Son
Calvary Methodist Church
Guernsey E. Mullinix
Harrison Street
Roger Elgert
Norman Etzler
Ralph Yingling
Johnny Ifert
Edward Rimbey
Harry Bellison
Raymond Vandenburg
Montgomery Chapel
William C. Scheller
Waltz
Liberty Road
Winfield
Calvary Methodist Church of
Morisse Snider
James Baskette
Frank Bartley
Roy Pennington
Valley Aeeff
Floyd Willbanks
Prospect Cemetery
Christ Reformed
Kenneth
Marvin
Harold Houck
Warren Smith
Donald Smith
Robert L. Smith Jr
Rest Haven Cemetery
Hagerstown
Engagement Announcement for Barbara Jean Wakenight and Donald L Lewis
Mr and Mrs Leslie Leon Wakenight of Cavetown announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Jean to Donald L Lewis son of Mr and Mrs Harold R Lewis of Myersville. Barbara Jean graduated Smithsburg High School 1960 and is a senior at Frostburg State College. Donald L Lewis graduated Middletown High School 1959 and studied at Columbia Business College Hagerstown. He works in the adortrting department at Ox Fibre Brush Company. No wedding date yet.
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Leslie Leon Wakenight
Cavetown
Barbara Jean
Donald L. Lewis
Harold R. Lewis
Myersville
Miss Wakenight
Smithsburg High School
Frostburg State College
Lewis
Middletown High School
Columbia Business College
Hagerstown
Mathias Named To Westminster Council Vacancy
F Kale Mathias son of the late Westminster mayor fills the council vacancy created by Scott Bair becoming mayor. Mathias 49 born in Westminster has worked with his father in business. Jesse Royer named council president until the next election. Eternal flame on JFK grave extinguished briefly when holy water sprinkled by school children at Arlington National Cemetery. John C. Metzler notes the incident. Funeral home visitation announced for Pine Grove Cemetery with hours tomorrow evening.
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Westminster
F. Kale Mathias
Scott
Bair
Mr. Mathias
Joseph L. Mathias
Jesse Royer
Barr
Washington
John F. Kennedy
John C. Metzler
Arlington National Cemetery
Sinatra Jr. Is Freed
Frank Sinatra Jr. was released after a kidnapping ordeal at Lake Tahoe. Authorities pursued leads as FBI and local officers swept the Sierra area. Sinatra Jr. rested after being found, while his father reported the boy was comfortable and unharmed. Contacts with the father were made at Reno and Carson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Kennamer
Sinatra
Frankie Jr
Beverly Hills
Gary Per
Elizabeth Taylor
Kennamer
Jack Entratter
Sinatra Sr
Reno
Nev
Mapes Hotel
Entratter
Ron
Carson City
Frank
Lake Tahoe
Mountain Lake
California-Nevada
FBI
California
Nevada
High Sierra
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