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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1947
Page
8
Washington informs veterans how periodic VA physicals lead to three possible results: improved condition lowers compensation, worsened condition raises it, or no change keeps it. Appeals to the Veterans' Board of Appeals are allowed, with a clarifying paragraph in each notice.
The report lists 24 hour precipitation none and December year total 3.06 inches. Yesterday high 36 and low 23 with temperatures compared to last year. A deed was recorded for about 29 acres along the Thurmont Road in Thurmont from Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Fry to Mr. and Mrs. Nevin C. Jackson for five dollars, per revenue stamps.
Auction notice for the estate of Barbara A. Smith in Charmmont District Frederick County on December 27, 1947. Items include furniture such as a oak sideboard, table, chairs, beds, cookware, tools, coal stove, quilts, china, and jewelry with cash terms and no removal until paid. Edward J. Smith attorney is agent. auctioneer Imert Bowlus. clerk Amond L. Kelly.
In Spokane Washington Pfc Engle son of Mr and Mrs Roger E Engle recently completed basic training at San Antonio Texas after about five months in service His new address is 344th Bomb Squad 98th Bomb Group Spokane Air Field Spokane Washington.
Frederick Chapter No 79 O E S held its officer election for 1948 on December 5. Elected were Mrs How ard M Albaugh as worthy matron Howard M Albaugh as worthy patron Mrs Alexander A Arris as associate matron Harry T James Jr as associate patron Miss Mayetta Hershberger as secretary Miss Julia Wefauver as treasurer Mrs Charles V Main as conductress Mrs J Robert Edwards as associate conductress. The piece also notes three magnetic poles located on Prince of Wales Island Boothia Peninsula and Bathurst Island in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
Maryland junior growers captured two sectional and four state awards at the 1947 National Junior Vegetable Growers Association contest in Jackson Mississippi during the organization's 13th annual three day convention. Johns Wysong and James Moxley Jr shared sectional honors. other Maryland winners include Route 3 Lau2 Montgomery and Vivian Yeakle Hancock. The event highlighted youth efforts in production and marketing of vegetables with notable 4 H Club involvement.
Senator OConor of Maryland pledgedFederal aid to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin to secure funds. The group seeks $10,800 as the federal share, with ongoing efforts to obtain substantial government support for their program.
Frederick National Bank of Frederick announces its stockholders meeting for director election on January 13 1948 at 10 A M at the Banking House Frederick Maryland. Equity case Butler Brothers Inc versus Albert Segaloff et al reports an order nisi confirming a sale on December 30 1947 unless opposed, with publication notice required.
Emmitsburg residents and Mrs Edily spent the weekend with Eugene Kraemer and Arnold Hagerstown while Teac seph Association of St. Jo ah School held a rummage sale. The event at St. Joseph School netted $45.
A letter by N. A. Lufburrow extols honesty, praising blunt clear speech and fair dealings. It notes the straight approach to issues and opposition to half truths. The piece also states that 1947 sees Americans consuming 17 percent more food than after World War I.
Local notes list numerous Davis relatives and friends visiting or staying with Mr and Mrs John J Davis in Maryland and nearby towns during Thanksgiving. Visitors include Archibald Davis, John G Davis, Frederick Ruff, Ethel Ruff, Gloria Wilson, Billy Davis, and Norman Stevens and family, with visits spanning Towson Rockville Bethesda Hunting Hill Mt Airy Liberty Frederick and Huntingdon.
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