The Hutton Baroness and the Ford Stock Frenzy
A satire on high society marriages notes the baroness Miss Hutton and Baron Gottfried von Cramm amid tales of Tommy Manville weddings. Public brokers report a Ford stock rush unseen since 1929 as investors seek profits, though brokers cannot accept orders until SEC registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbers Burten
Hutton
Tes Pardon
Tommy Manville
Ford
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
Wall Street Journal
Stock Exchange
Fifty Years Ago Items From the Lemmas Of The News
The December 13 1903 issue notes George Z Best elected president of the Frederick County Anté Saloon League succeeding R Rush Lewis. Schley Camp Sons of Veterans elect officers for the year including Clarke Devilbiss and S Elmer Brown with Daniel Burras as secretary and William Mehrling as treasurer. New pastor Rev F L Stine and family move into Wolfsville Garfield and Pleasant Valley parishes. Parsonage sale of the Methodist Episcopal church to William H Baker for 800 dollars. William Lo Smith sells Hygera cottage at Braddock Heights to Franklin Whelan. Vernon Va purchases adjoining property for a summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Z. Best
Frederick County
Lutheran Sunday School
R. Rush Lewis
Stas
Schley Camp Sons OF Veterans
Clarke Devilbiss
Leutenant
S. Elmer Brown
John Hershberger
Daniel E. Burras
William H. Mehrling
William P. Maulsby
Wolfsville
United Brethren
F. L. Stine
A. E. Hass
Garfield
Pleasant Valley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Liberixtesn
William H. Baker
William Lo Smith
Braddock Heights
Franklin Whelan
Vernon Va
Ifyceia
Iis
Fifty Years Ago From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years ago items note the dedication of Frederick New High School with a large turnout and a presentation by Raymond S Hyson accepted by Asa Watkins. Governor Nice asks the State Roads Commission to postpone Route 40 decisions between Frederick and Daggers Town until after hearings. A Frederick Art Club Christmas dinner at Hotel Frederick drew about 105 members and guests with Mrs John B Hendrickson delivering a feature talk. Augustus Boyne is renominated for president of the Brim and Bugle Corps of the Junior Fire Company with Albert Exler for vice president and Millard Lease for treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NT Airy High School
Sehan
Raymond S Hyson
Schanns
Carroll County
Asa Watkins
Nice
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Dagerstown
Frederick Art Club
Hotel Frederick
John B. Hendrickson
Augustus Boyne
Brim and Bugle Corps
Junior Fire Company
Albert Exler
Millard
Ireasuper
Family Illness and Hospital Updates in Baltimore Area
Among the sick Karen Louise and Larry Shelton children of Mr and Mrs Elmer J Shelton at 1120 East Smith Street are confined with pneumonia and their baby Davids has tonsillitis. LeRoy Dennis of West Fourteenth Street is reported nicely after a University Hospital surgery. Roy Baker of Norsa Avenue is recovering from tonsillectomy at Frieden Memorial Hospital. Rocky Wilson of Reymar is recovering from a fractured right lower leg after a fall at Annie Warner Hospital in Geittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Louise
Larrys Shelton
Cand Mes
Elmer J. Shelton
Smvih Street
W Brather
Davids
LeRoy Denes
West Four
Teenth Street
University Hospital
Baltimore
Tie
Roy &. Baker
Norsa Avenue
Frieden Memorial Hospital
Rocky Wilson
Edgar Wilson
Reymar
Paul D Stockman
Terry
West South Street
Florida
Harold €. Wood
Libertytown
Kevin Scott
Syndy
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Richard Florence
Emmitsburg
Annie Warner D Hospital
Gettysburg
Pridag
Tc Norman M Mossbure
Graver Mossbure
Near
Frederick
France
Germany
North Africa
Maner Air Force Base
Savannah
Georgia
Chattamona
Tennessee
Asdress
Ernan Mosshard
Mumer Au Foire
Ceara
Mio
Vrs Maunee F. Otis
Patrick Street
Guecors Martin
Frederick Wemorial Hospital
Vrs Cyrrere
Avalon Willard
Christmas Recital At Hood College Thursday Evening
William Spring, organist and assistant professor of music at Hood College, will present a historic recital in the chapel on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, replacing a prior announced time. The event, an annual concert for eight years, features works by Vivaldi Bach and Durcasse, with pieces like From Heaven Above to Earth I Come and O Holy Night, performed by Edmundson and other soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spring
Hood Vallage
Hood College
Sprigs
Bronpeck Hall
Frederick Music
Aminny Vivaldi Bach
Christus
Emanuel
Noel
Alec Temipletan
Hs Hulet
U S N A and Hood Choir To Sing Messiah
The combined Hood College and United States Naval Academy choirs will perform the Messiah in the Naval Academy chapel Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Conducted by Donald C. Gilley, with William Sprig on organ. Harold Geer directs Hood. Soloists include Louise Natale, Margaret Tobias, Brent Williams, and Chester Watson. Rehearsals begin December 3 at Hood College. 74 Hood singers plus chaperone Dorothy Johnson will stay with Naval Academy hosts for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
United States Naval Academy
Naval Academy
Donald C. Gilley
Natal Academy
Wiliam Sprig
Harold Geer
Hood
Hood Choir
Louise Natale
Soprana Margaret Tobias
Brent Wiliams
Chester Watson
Riverside Church
New York City
Margaret Tomas
Town Hall
New York Oratorio Society
Little Orchestral Society
The
Cantata Singers
Dessoff Choirs
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
Armstrong Circle Theater
WNBC
Invitation To Music
WOR
Midshipmen
Cotlege
Geer
Annapolis
Jooming Canceras
Dorothy Johnson
Miss McDonough Weds Captain Fitzpatrick at Fort Benning
Ruth Louise McDonough daughter of Col. Melanough of Broomall Pennsylvania and Captain John Raymond Fitzpatrick Jr son of Commander Fitzpatrick of Manchester Farm near the city were married at high noon November 26 in the Main Post Catholic Chapel Fort Benning Georgia. Father Britenstine presided. The altar was festooned with white stock chrysanthemum and magnolia. A concert preceded the ceremony with organ selections by Rosinni and Mrs Marie Gammel singing. Bridesmaids wore bronze crystallette gowns and carried bronze and gold chrysanthemums. The bride wore silk peau de soie with Alencon lace and seed pearls forming a cathedral train. The couple left under an arch of sabres. A reception followed at the Fort Benning Country Club and they departed for a wedding trip. The bride’s mother wore pale blue and the groom’s sister attended as matron of honor. Other family members attended from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemptown
Elinor Agatha Pickett, Dausher
Harry DeWitt Pickett
Airy
J. Wilfred Runkles
George W. Runkles
Providence Methodist Church
E. Leon Cage
Janet Day
Rhemptowwn
Evelyn Pickett
Miss Day
Lily Mae Pickett
Ruth Ann Lowman
Carolyn ‘Thompson
Mt. Airy
Betty Fleming
Woodbine
Anette
Marlene
Browning
Bethesda
H. Lamar Stull Jr
Frederick
Charles A. Burke
Damascus
Lloyd Brandenburg
Robert F. Browning
Kempltown
Michael Day
Pickett
Gromn
Mary Castle
Jeanelle Burke
Marlene Branden
Kueg
Lillian Hall
Proom
Florida
Braduate
Mt. Airy High School
Maryland Hospital Servicr
Frederick Jligh School
Ruth Louise McDonough
Joseph Anthony Melanough
Broomall
John Raymond Fitzpatrick Jr
J. R. Fitzpatrick
Manchester Farm
Ft. Benning
Britenstine
Charles Gaston
Rossini
Gaston
Marie Gammel
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Edward of. Cavanaugh
Susanne Fitzpatrick
Walter B. Clark
Ald F. Blety
Jay A. Hatch
Edwin F. Pater
Philip E. Whitney
Walter B Clark
Hono
Fitzpatrick
Susanne
Edmond
Thomas Fitspath
George Thomas
Local Births and Notices Across Frederick County
Community brief listing births from Brunswick Walkersville and Emmitsburg alongside anniversary and travel notes. Mentions Mickey, Richard William, Kevin Scott, Guecors Martin, and local families. Includes youth council speakers Valatraudr Semel and Maria Van Bakken at Calvary Methodist, with German carols and a meeting at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Valatraudr Semel
Maria van Bakken
Frederich
Frederik County
Steeth
Frederick
Sandia Pride
Secretary Dulles Leaves for Paris on 25th Official Visit
Secretary of State Dulles departs Washington for Paris for the 25th official overseas mission. He will meet Atlantic powers to discuss crises and respond to Moscow's tougher stance, with press coverage arranged by the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mate Dulles
Paris
Merseas
Atlantic Part Alles
Ruseia
Palley
International Court ruling vs package deal for UN entry
Washington report notes 52 governments voted to ignore the ICJ decision barring a package deal for UN membership. Only the United States Belgium France Greece and Israel abstained or dissented. Soviet veto threats loom over 18-applicant admission while the packager insists on lumping states under Soviet influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
Washington
Court of International Justice
United Nations
United States
Belgium
France
Greece
Israel
Security Council
Cuba
China
General Assembly
International Court of Justice
The
Hague
U.N. General Assembly
U.N
Soviet Union
Albania
Romania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Outer Mongolia
Secuity Council
Wuilert
Altough i
Moscow
Engagement Announced for Susan May Ferguson and Leroy Bryant
Mr and Mrs Robert R Ferguson announce the engagement of their daughter Susan May to Leroy Bryant son of Mien L Bream. Susan is a graduate of Thuymont High School and is employed by Western Telegraph Company in Waynesboro PA. A holiday wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Ferguson
Fhurmont
Mero Bryant
Decorfield Academy
Deerfield
Vass
Landis Teal Campa
Wasneshbora
Christmas Safety Rules Provide Fire Hazard Tips
Maryland residents are urged to use a safe Christmas checklist from the Maryland State Firemen's Association president Ted C. Gardner. The list covers selecting a fresh Christmas tree, proper trunk cutting, water maintenance, stable placement, cautious use of lights, ladder use, wiring checks, disposal of dried needles and wrappings, child supervision with electronics, fire resistant decorations, and a home fire extinguisher. Also includes Santa letters and local court collateral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
United States
Maryland State Firemen's Association
Ted C. Gardner
Riverdale Wreights
Welfare Board Dinner Meeting Here At Key Hotel
The County Board of Welfare held a dinner meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on Friday inviting county commissioners and legislators. State Director of Public Welfare James J. Waxter outlined budget increases driven by nursing home and children’s programs, aiming for better home care for the aged and disabled and stronger services for children. Joseph D. Baker hosted, with county commissioners Debbert S. Null Mehrl Ramsburg and Byron Thompson in attendance. Regular board members and Welfare Dept representatives, including Miss Virginia Richardson, attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Welfare
Francis Scott Key
James J. 5. Waxter
Public Welfare
Waster
Joseph D. Baker
County Welfare Board
Debbert 5. Null
Mehrl Ramsburg
Byron Thompson
W. Merval Weaver
Ralph H. Miller
W. Cash Smith
James Thomas
Charles E. Hicks
Department of
Lighting Contest Judges Selected in Frederick
The Frederick residential Christmas lighting contest names State Senator Jacob R Ramsburg Miss Helen L Smith Prat Gale P Miner and Ra Macklex as judges. Entries open to all Frederick residents December 26 27 and 28 with entry blanks at local lamp bulb dealers. Winners enter a national contest with 3000 in prizes. Clyde Dirismore urged homeowners to enter the contest noting judging focuses on originality and ingenuity, not spending. CAR DAMAGED Osedan sustained about 150 damage Monday night at 11 30 near East Church street and Pine avenue when a South Water street driver Beasle failed to yield and hit a pole. Beasles escaped injury per Officer Kane. No charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jacob R Ramsburg
Helen L. Smith
Prat Gale P. Miner
Hood College
Ra Macklex
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick City
Lide
Clyde Dirismore
Stot 2 Vale
East Church Street
Pine Avenue
Oshy Willian Beasle
South Water Street
Bernard TE Kane
Beasles
Church Street
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U.S.N.A. and
Messiah
Miss McDonough
Captain Fitzpatrick
Circuit Court
Roger B Wolfe
East Street
Ast Fourth Street
Gulf Wil Corporation
Convererd Do
Mesi Walle
Amwels Frederick Post
Robet D. Osburn
Laura & Osburn
Ray P
Soo Shawnee
Ain Monoccacy Village
Consideraven
John J Afarun
George Martin
Mabel G. Martin
Thurmont
Tella Mae
Baltimord
Margaret Crum
Woodshore
Melvin Anders
Woodshoro
T Hossessee
Pauline Crum
John M Crum
John B. Crum
Miss Crum
John Morgan
Charles Dixon
Elmer Smith
Doh R. Crum
Lefroy Barrick
Steiner Cramer
Boner
Gail Cutshall
Glenna Lenhart
Cramer Powell
Emory Cautshall
Carroll Wickless
Charles Hahn
Mabel Smith
Claude Barrick
Leroy Barrick
J. Wm. Redwarber
Dra Linuch
John Ro Crum
Alert Tones
Pant Douglas
Gea Win Smith
Michael Pue
Harry Keeney
Einver Smith
Wes. Steiner Smith
Henry Tuffman
Allen Smith
Rew Hen Bair
Raymond Smith
Wilbur Stout
Eifis
Sherman Powell
Wises
Ruby Catshall
Wilbur LeGore
John Dronang
Leonard Netangie
Earl Rusherman
Wwerton Fornes
Personali
Mes Clazerit
EB Ramsburg
South ‘Market Street
Miami
Fla
Dee FB. Lynn
Brunswick
Mickey Vee
John c. Gilbert
Walkersville
Richard William
Clark
Kline
Monrovia
Today In World Affairs
Evangelical
Lanted Brethren Church
Sundas Mieht
Edward Triuppe
Patricia Cruehlex
Africa
Philippines
Japan
New Mexico
Puc Nie
James Fox
Edward Trimone
Richard Krantz
Jacqueline Fox
Tarnieia
Respectpety Viess
Karim Kelly
Childrens
Chan
Saulet
Vise
Craisr Traddin
Tasce Crause
Sane
Persene
Herald Ancels
U.S
NEA Sarsce, Inc
George
SNTA
Santa Claus
News-Post
Crom
Curtis Kendall
RFD
Anurldietaun
Diane
Mary
Louise Brown
Ren
Prederick
Gary Leatherman
Thurnvont
Robert Houck
Ferberick
James Hammond
Linda Lea Wiles
Tramsville
Float
Sfames
Constance Carol
Anne Grifath
Adamstown
Werman
Gary
Jane Proctor
RVD
Ho Reese Shoemaker
Raymond D. Vaers
Nesour
East Patrick Street
Nustin II
East Third Street
East Second Street
Quiv
Wihant C. Stales
Welfare Board
Tife
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