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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1959
Page
3
A reminiscence recalls how families once hunted and brought home a tall pine. Fathers guided the hunt, children rode the tree, and a locked parlor door guarded the anticipation until Christmas morning. The room filled with pine scent, candles, and handmade gifts as oranges hid in branches offered surprise.
The Freder ick Soroptimists held their annual Christmas party at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Miss Jean Eckard opening the meeting and Judge Edward S. Delaplaine addressing the group on quality membership. Mrs. Edith Jarvis spoke about the club’s growth and past achievements while Christmas carols and a skit followed a candlelit dinner.
The Past Presidents Parley of Francis Scott Key Unit 11 American Legion Auxiliary met at the chairman Mrs Edna Yelton's home for a Christmas gathering. A dinner preceded the meeting and flowers were sent to Frances Curiman after her husband’s death. Fruit and clothing gifts were planned for members at Christmas. Members present listed include Mrs Yelton and multiple named officers.
Miss Dorothy Renn daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin P Renn of near Adamstown married Bruce Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs D A Schwartz of Tucson Arizona in a Thanksgiving eve ceremony at St Luke s Lutheran church Feagaville Rev Calvin Moreland assisted by Rev Eugene Young. A reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel.
Brother Jean Berschner an associate professor of Diology at Westminster has been awarded a National Science Foundation Science Faculty Fellowship.
Young Frederick civic groups held their Christmas dances at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Junior Intermediate and Senior assemblies selecting belles and beaus by popular vote. Prizes went to numerous members. Edward Champlin hosted with his parents guiding the evening.
The Frederick paper notes Miss Joan Myers class performs holiday pieces including After Christmas, My Wish, In The Sky, and Christmas Dreams under teacher Mrs. Josephine Gills. Students perform Why Do Bells At Christmas Ring and the one act The True Christmas Meaning with roles for Shepherds Angels and Joseph. The Adult Class leads a Candlelighting Service and Joy to the World.
Mt. Airy Fire Company hosts a marathon dance at its activities building on carnival grounds January 2. Four bands provide nonstop music from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds go toward buying new equipment.
Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles reports revocations for area residents. Names listed include Thomas Edward Cole and Preston W. Long with street addresses. Phil L. Sibert and John Hanson Apartments also named. Robert Campton Stirley of Thurmont has a 10 day suspension.
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