Fifty Years Ago In The News Post December 13 1911
Women of the local Anti Tuberculosis Society plan selling Red Cross Christmas Seals at the post office aiming to move 40000 seals. Hydrophobia scare hits Timtown area as three cattle on Della Eicholtz farm near Jimtown die after a mad dog visit. Dr G C Zinkham confirms hydrophobia. Fire extinguisher demo at Ideal Garage witnessed by Mayor Schell and Alder man Kemp. Academic division of Class of 1913 Boys High School held a social at Harold Kemp’s home with attendees. William R Adolphus Fearhake deputy clerk notes fried sausage and apples as his favorite meal. Sr B K Engelbrecht, tailor, paralyzed at work. moved to Schaefer Rhoads home and reported very low. R Harry T F Allen dies at his father’s home Telegraph street aged 24. formerly a Metropolitan Life Insurance worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logal Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Red Cross
Timtown
Della Eicholtz
Jimtown
G. C. Zinkham
Thurmont
Donald Waesche
Henry Knock
Arthur Brown
Ira Rothenhoefer
Melvin Ramsburg
Harold Kemp
Adolphus Fearhake
B. K. Engelbrecht
Harry Fromke
Schaefer Rhoads
South Market Street
R. Harry T. F. Allen
T. F. Allen
Telegraph Street
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Ratification of the Bill of Rights and its origins
The December 15 anniversary marks the Bill of Rights ratified by Virginia as the eighth state in 191. It notes initial lack of a federal Bill of Rights and protests at ratifying conventions. It recounts the 12 amendments proposed by Congress, ten adopted, and explains the rights guarding against central tyranny. It traces origins to Britain's 1689 limits on James II, and Virginia’s 1776 Bill of Rights influencing the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Congress
Great Britain
James II
William
Mary
FHS Alumni Dance Planned for December 27 at Armory
Frederick High School Alumni Association finalizes plans for its annual holiday dance to be held at the Armory on December 27. The ay and his orchestra will perform a fresh relaxed dance set from eight until midnight. The orchestra is billed as a lively act with a modern sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick High School
A@umni Association
Armory
Lost fragment hints at bets and sickbed dates at event
Unclear OCR fragment references a Wednesday event with bets and sickbed notes, mentions Saint and Gaulish names, numbers like 33 and various participants. Details are too fragmentary to confirm specifics.
Moscow front defeat vows war’s turning point
Russia reported a crushing defeat of a 750,000-strong German force on the Moscow front with heavy German casualties and many divisions destroyed or forced to retreat. The city prepared for its first blackout as traffic halted and residents urged indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Central Trust Co
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Walkersville
Hood College
Henry I Stahl
Melvin M. Engie
West Third Street
M. Clinton McSherry
Westie Maryland Trust Co
Defense Saving Committee
Frederick County
Cubs Hold Yuletide Party Amid Local Festivities
A scrambled clipping notes a Cubs Yuletide gathering with community figures including Patrick, Burdette, and Raph Sharpe. Guests listed include Scouts leaders and local clergy, with mention of a gathering at a base or hall and a church pastor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Hatee
Gerd Arrine
DeGrarce
Bobcat
Raph Sharpe
Roger Cann
City Rejects YMCA Offer For Reservoir
A local city rejected a YMCA proposal tied to a reservoir project after a lengthy political debate. Officials cited financial and logistical concerns, signaling the plan will not move forward this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Babson Column Reviews 1961 Economic Trends
Babson Park Massachusetts notes the 1960 108 Federal Reserve Index of Industrial Production, 1961 GNP around 522 billion, rising personal income despite early 1961 recession, and a good 1962 advertising outlook. It discusses employment, retail trade, new building, commodity prices, Dow Jones averages, and defense-driven government spending shaping year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quipul
Babson Park
Mass
Federal Reserve
Bureau of Labor
Christmas Spirit and city actions in the season notes
Christmas week reflections celebrate the season and urge daily Christmas spirit as a path to world peace. Local council debates on taxation, budget and beautification projects reveal civic tensions and forward plans for Virginia Avenue improvements.
Pleasantville deaths and servic es linger after illness
Laura C Coleman of Pleasantville dies after a long illness. She leaves multiple children and grandchildren, with services set at Eackles Funeral Chapel. Also noted are deaths of Bertha Susan Culler and Dorsey L Bennett, with details on survivors, funeral plans, and interment sites. Paul R Leatherman, Uniontown, dies of a heart attack while sawing wood. funeral at St Pauls Lutheran Church with arrangements at Fuss Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura C. Coleman
Laura Catherine Coleman
Poyile
Weineedey
Pleasantville
Sprankles Mill
Robert J
Barbara Frederick Gaston
Dorothy Smith
Brockaway
Clair Dobson
Luther K. Coleman
Melia
Mary E. Weaver
Paul A. Coleman
Annie Peart Smith
Briar
Earl W. Coleman
Marvin J. Coleman
Richmond
Leona Harringer
Cool Spring
Charles Powell
Walter
S. R. Whitesell
James Gaston
Ringgold
Eackles Funeral Chapel
John Myers
Raymond Renner
Samples Manor Cemetery
Edgar P. Culler
Bertha Susan
Susie) Culler
Feagaville
Harold E. Roderick
Walkersville
John F
Ella Fulmer Thompson
Mount Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ladies Aid Society
Paul R. Leatherman
Unionsfown
Rena Reddick Leatherman
Eli and
Lizzie Derr Leatherman
Elizabeth Brown
West Minster
Carolina Woods
Bloomfield
N. J
Norman Leatherman
C. G. Leatherman
Hummelstown
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Uniontown
Woodmen’s Lodge
Baltimore
Seth St. Hester
Utica
Fuss ‘Funeral Home
Taneytown
Funeral Rites For Edgar M Summers Held In Middletown
Funeral services for Edgar M Summers of Middletown, who died Monday night at Valley View Nursing Home, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 30 from Gladhill Funeral Home. Rev Albert B officiated. Interment with military honors followed at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Summers
Middletown
Valley View
Gladhill
Albert B
Fred Rails
Everett Gaver
Robert Bebington
Wileon
Emmitsburg
Tennemm
Ruth M. Mort
Fairfield
RFD
Annie Warner
John C. Chan
View Cometeny
Emmsitshurk
Mrs. Shank's Poetry Filled With Childhood Reflections
Edith Shank of North College Parkway West Virginia long enjoyed verse. Starting as a child under a walnut tree she published four books reflecting nature family and WV life. Now aging, she aims for accessible poetry, with Homespun Memories and Threads of Time weaving through her long career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rosencrantz
Rommey
W. Va
Edith Shank
North College Parkway
Miss Edith
Edith
Spain
Dorrance and Company, Inc
Shank
Newshaner
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Baltimore
KR. RB. Shank
Hersel
Southern Methodist Visitor
Dix
Ford Shank
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CUBS
Erty
Mdermen
Iranon
Babson
Europe
Santa Claus
America
Christ
William B. Burall
William H. Bartgis
Robert E. Dailey
Emmett R Bowlus
Lloyd Stup
Dailey
Progryse Tepe
Speke Press
Virginia Avenue
Wisner Street
Maryland Avenue
M. J
By Jos Edenhauer
St. Andrew
Frederick Memorial Hospital Amxiliary
George A. Zeigler
Chase C. Gove Jr
FMH
F. W. Worthington
H. S. Lewis Construction Co
State College
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Lewis Company
Curtin and Johnson, Inc
Washington
Andrews Air Force Base
Portland
Ore
Maurine B. Neuberger
D-Ore
Neuberger
Dorsey L. Bennett
Della F. Bennett
Clarksburg
Damascus
Franklin and
Henrietta Watkins Claggett
Ley of
SPS
Guibert F
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Hobert
Slternods
Bast Ge
Mrs. Shank
Rosday
peel Z _ Barret
Mere
of Car Church
Bradford Carter
George Bean
George Reichard
Latiesburn
Witem E Enin
Lloyd Wilkide
Paul Barret
Richard Keller
Donald Lewis
7. K. Staley
T. R. Reeder
Farters Cooperative Association
Frederick Cer
Comte
Hetre B. Sty
Robert Robbins
Emect Speaks
RTM Loy
Frank 4. Keefer
Frederick
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