Enlistments Surge In Army Reserves In Frederick
The Frederick U S Army Reserve center Flair Armory on Rocky Springs Road sees rising enlistments since last summer. Master Sergeant Ralph Bradley notes 36 area men enlisted from Sept 1 to Nov 30 with three more in December, while future active duty waits hover 30 to 120 days. The 359th and 558th Signal Companies at Flair total about 250 each, and Captain Henry Groff emphasizes there is no enlistment cap, only selectivity with emphasis on good calibers and graduates.
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Frederick
U. S. Army Reserve
Flair Armory
Army Reserve Center
Frederick County
Rocky Springs Road
Armory
Armed Services
Ralph Bradley
Bradley
Hagerstown
Henry Groff
Flair
Frederick High School
559Th Signal Company
Groft
Army
Iive
Groff
Fort Jackson
S.C
Fort Dix
N.J
Fort Knox
Fort Gordon
359Th
558Th Signal Company
William J. Bussard
Woodsboro
Army Reserve
Larry Hesslin
TOPS Club Christmas Party in Frederick
The TOPS Club of Frederick held a Christmas party at Mrs. Marie Vars home on East South Street. Attendees included Mrs. Vars, Mrs. Crena Spencer, Miss Mae Mock, Mrs. Ellen Hebb, Mrs. Doris Mock, Mrs. Virginia Groff, and guest Mrs. Mary Jane Zimmerman. Refreshments were served, with diet punch, diet wafers and fruit. The next meeting is set for December 22.
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Top’s Club
Frederick
Marie Vars
East South Street
Crena Spencer
Mae Mock
Ellen Hebb
Doris Mock
Virginia Groff
Mary Jane Zimmerman
Declining wreath industry tied to aging labor force in Japan
The piece notes seniors leave the wreath trade as younger workers seek other jobs, with Carey blaming low enlistment and a 17 to 26 age range for attrition. Mrs Hales, 72, and her daughter recall the tradition's decline and shifting family economics. Two million Tokyo commuters also mentioned in transit context.
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Carey
T. Paul Hales
Oliver Bu
Holly Wreath Tradition Disappearing on Eastern Shore
FRUITLAND Md AP the holly wreath tradition on Maryland s Eastern Shore faces decline as artificial wreaths reduce demand and rising cutting pressure lowers holly quality. Auction days drew a fraction of past crowds with buyers like Mrs Etta Care Bloxum and Louis M Carey noting fewer trucks and warmer winters shorten wreath shelf life. Farm families have for decades cut holly after Thanksgiving weaving berries around hoops for Christmas income, but the craft dwindles as supplies and demand shrink.
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Fruitland
Maryland
Etta Care Bloxum
Louis M. Carey
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McCutcheon
Opus
Apple Products
South Wisner Street
Tops Club
U.S
Canasta
Rome
New York
Pennsylvania Station
Lark
Tokyo
Wae
Morttake
Fairmont
Norstake
China
Galaxy
Whitebrook
The
Frederick City
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Fredericktown Savings and Trust Co
Frederick County National Bank
Western Maryland Trust Co
Maxwell House Coffee
Philco Solid State Stereo
Philco
Edna
Philogo
Park ‘N’ Shop Discount Supermart
East Street
Arerive
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