Fifty Years Ago in Frederick December 22 1911 News-Post
A busy holiday mail period at Frederick post office reports mail volume exceeding usual, with a steady rush over a longer period. Articles of incorporation filed for Mt. Pleasant Union Hall naming Crum Etaler Lochner Buckey Burner Summers and Cronise as incorporators. City Opera House banquet to be hosted by manager George List. Debate over Governor Goldsborough’s incoming term and party unity noted, with remarks by Dr C H Conley. A large crowd attended a moving picture exhibit on automobile manufacture at City Opera House by J H Grove of Frederick City Garage. Bar members paid tributes in court to the late William P Maulsby. Governor-elect Goldsborough faces potential shifts in State Roads Commission appointments as Crothers contemplates replacing several members with Republicans, with Senator Mathias named as a possible candidate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
William C. Birely
Mt. Pleasant Union Hall
C. Edward Crum
John AH. Etaler
Louis F. Lochner
Herman A. Buckey
William H. Burner
George 8. Summers
Wilbert Cronise
Dr. Conley
Arthur P. Gorman
Crothers
City Opera House
J. H. Grove
Frederick City
E. M. FL
Flanders
William P. Maulsby
State Roads Commission
Goldsborough
Senator Mathias
Frederick County
Peace on earth to men of good will message
A Christmas reflection on peace for men of good will amid war fears. The text urges interior peace, warning that wrongdoers lack peace while goodwill brings spiritual calm and hope for nations. It calls Christmas as the eleventh hour to reform and seek harmony with God and man.
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Earth
Aes
Want Ads Highlight Advertising World Growth
The article extols the rise of classified advertising in daily newspapers. It emphasizes want ads as efficient, rapid, and economical links between buyers and sellers, underscoring their reach and value to the community.
South Carolina Navy Seahawks Rally for Narrow Victory
In a tense clash at the South arena, the Hawks edged past an unnamed opponent by a slim margin. Key players from both teams contributed scoring drives as the defense clamped down in the final minutes.
Christmas Program At Church Promises Recital and Call
A local church schedules a Christmas program with a community reception and a pay event. The note mentions a service, a brief program, and a reception following the events at a Jesup location.
Twenty Years Ago From The News Post Digest
In 1341 December twenty years ago reports note nearly 100000 Japanese in a Philippines drive while U S and Filipino forces contest holds at Lingayen. Submarine attack off California targets two U S ships. Russians breach Nazi lines at Lake Ladoga amid winter weather. Hood College dorm loot case ends in jail. Baker Park Christmas décor adds cost as the city braces for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
United States
Lingayen
NAVY
California
Lake Ladoga
Hongkong
I Colonial Office
London
William H. Scott Jr
Harry W. Taylor
Baltimore
East Street
Hood College
Baker Park
VIEW PROGRAM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT CALVARY ASSEMBLY
A Christmas program presented by the Calvary Assembly of God youth group features a pageant program and song selections. Cast and participants include local youth and church volunteers with performances expected to celebrate the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Young People of the Calvary Assembly
M God
Deaths of Clinton Davis and Florence Lowman in Westminster area
Obituaries report the death of Clinton Davis of Westminster at Waynesboro Hospital after a work accident on Blue Ridge Summit government project. Florence I Lowman of Baltimore dies at Providence Hospital. funeral and burial details noted with surviving family. Other notices list Alice F. Miller and Clytie Reifsnider deaths with service plans and survivors.
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Clinton Davia
Clinton Davis
New Windsor Road
Westminster
Waynesboro
Frazier Davis
MacDonald
Blue Ridge Summit
Harry C. Davis
Westnineter 2D
Gertrude Hunter Davis
Davis
Stone Chapel Methodist
Candlelight Service Postponed to Rocky Ridge Parish
Weather prompts candlelight service at AML Tabor Road Rocky Ridge rescheduled for December 2 at 9 15 p m with the parish choir of Rocky Ridge Church performing several numbers. Donald 7 of the church listed among participants.
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Rocky Ridge
Donald
Meaning of Christmas Deepens Our Shared Peace This Season
The columnist reflects on the Christmas message of peace and love, tracing origins from solstice celebrations through Christian traditions. It urges embracing deeper understanding, caroling, and unity while noting Cold War tensions but affirming that Christmas cannot be killed. The piece closes with wishes for renewed friendship and hope.
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Christ
Bethlehem
Jesus
News-Post
Fort Detrick Officers' Open Mess Board Named
Fort Detrick announces the 1982 board of governors for the Officers' Open Mess with Lt Col A L Hogge as chairman. The new board includes Lt Col J C Hiett, Capt R A Horney, Lt P J Rayment, Lt Wooding, Lt Kowalski, and Lt Burnett. Candle Light service scheduled for Christmas Eve at 9 p.m. in the Post Theater. General Protestant Services to begin December 31 at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Detrick
A. L. Hogge
Veterinary Corps
Carl S. Casto
J. C. Hiett
Chemical Corps
R. A. Horney
P. J. Rayment
Signal Corps
W. la. Wooding Jr
J. J. Kowalski
David F. Tate
Thrasher’s Death Tells Of A Heart Attack Tragedy
George Edward Thrasher aged 3 died from a heart attack Thursday while en route to Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was the son of George W Ko and Nelte Lekin Thrasher and a Jefferson native. He worked for a dairy and belonged to United Church of Christ Jefferson. His funeral arrangements followed at Over sm and Son.
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George Edward Thrasher
Helen Gaver Thrasher
Mo Bices Ave
Frederick Memorial Hoggvtal
United Ambulance
George W. Ko
Nelte Lekin Thrasher
Jefferson
Hs Dairy
United Church of Christ, Jefferson
Clarence
Charles
James K. m
Robert Michie
S. Harold Warren Petry
New Rider
Delptna
Sm and Son
Tector E. Ty
Delaware plans monuments for Antietam valor
Delaware officials outline Antietam Centennial plan to honor about 1200 Delaware soldiers who fought at Antietam. Three markers will be erected at Bloody Lane and near Dunkarth Church. William T. Mahoney chairs the Antietam Centennial Committee with state appropriations approved.
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Delaware
Antietam
Frederick
William T. Mahoney
Wilmington
Mahoney
Maryland
Frederick County
E. I.du Pont de Nemours & Company
Funeral notices for Austin Bowers Gros and others
Funeral services for Austin Bowers Gros were led by Col. Tory F P Brose with Rev. Herbert R B Jordan officiating. Interment followed at Mowiet cemetery with a large turnout and several floral emblems. Additional notices list Earl A West Secor, M R Etchison, and Mrs Liz May Metcalfe with services in Liberty and Union Bridge and final arrangements by M R Etchison and son.
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Etta Clay Thompson
Bruce Thompson
Hilton Funeral Home
Barnesville
Joseph C. Bial
Donald
Jerry
Ronald Savage
Donald Johnson
Truman Thompson
Robert McDaniel
New Market Methodist Cemetery
Austin Bowers
Tory F. P. Brose
Roger Eimer
Jordan
Harold Young
Thenkee Troxen
James Harlee
Raymond A. Hach Jr
Iaing Phinkert
Robert Haines
Joe Watt
Mow Iet
M. R. Etch
Earl A. S West Secor
Hell
Ameral
East Church Street
Herbert RB
St John's
Liberty
Local residents listed as recovering from illnesses
Among the sick Mrs J Elmer Harp has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she is improving. Mrs S Leslie Shafer Sr of South Church street Middletown returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient since December. William H Oole of Je sireet Middletown was at the Veterans Administration hospital Martinsburg from Wednesday last week to Tuesday, then returned home. Mr West Patrick Moy killed by car Baltimore AP reports a fatal accident in Baltimore.
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Alice F. Miller
Carroll County General Hospital
C. Winebrenner Fulton
Walkersville
G. William Mather
Harry Z. Emigh
Westminster
Harriet H. Miller
Hanover
Myers Funeral Home
Nevin M. Kirk
Westminster Cemetery
Roland Beldon
Frederick
Brick
Squire
Washington
Verona
Italy
Terry Hays
Belidon
Finance Center
Indianapolis
New York
John Conveys
Braddock Heights
John Wagner
Hays
John Convey
Ruey D. Houeeavigh
Carl Mast
John Thompson
Joseph i Schwimer
Jercy Logan
Rod
Antietam Battlefield
Robert L. Lagemann
Delaware Regiment
Bloody Lane
Hagerstown Pike
Dunkarth Church
Burgee
Mahoney
Old Boys’ High School
North Market Street
Amon Burgee
Maryland Agricultural College
University of Maryland
Harry J. Kefauver
Maryland House of Delegates
Annapolis
Myersville
Jefferson High School
McMahoney
Cecil County Historical Society
J. Elmer Harp
Prospect Street
Middletown
Frederick Memorial Hospital
S. Leslie Shafer Sr
South Church Street
William H. Oole
Jesireet
Middletoun
Veterans Admini
Martinsbore
W. Va
West Patick
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Jacoby
Saccay
Nertrenia
Koontz
Sanrvay
Rey A
Pao
Bandit Escates Wien
Shel
Florence I. Lowman
Florence Isabella Lowman
Druid Hill Ave
Providence
Iospill
Carroll County
Carroll
Fannie Lowman
Corrine Jones
John Lewman
Woodbine
Lane A. Crabbe
Glenn Lewman
Katherine Dorsey
White Rock
C. M. Waltz
Robert R. Reifsnider
Clytie Almeda Reifsnider
Hughes Ford Read
John Thomas
Carolie Brandenburg Baker
Reifsnider
Calvary Methodist Church
Women's Christian Service Society
Bright Jewels Sundy
Jug Bridge Homemakers Club
Howard M. Mayne
Mary Exie Baker
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
R. Etchison
San. Fuera
By Jos Extenhaner
Saturn
Yuletide
Europe
Mary
Joseph
Herod
Frank Hart
Charles H. Bell
Robert F. Dicken
Garman Donovan
Richard D. Harp
Daniel W. Lind
Luther McMurray
Emmet J. Norris
Lewis A. Rice
Jesse L. Stup
Charles W. Pearl
Margery West
Curtis L. Snuff
Directorate of Engineering Services
Eagles Club
Dick Harp
BW Products ‘Division
Jack Fish
Physical Detection
BW Systems Engineering
Pathology Division
Sigmund A. Mierzwa
Utica
N. Y
Bruce H. Petersen
Logan
Utah
Richard B. Searles
Woodside
Calif
Davis B. Beauscher
Streator
Ill
James H. Cattell
Thomas M. Cercena
Flushing
Geral E. Fensch
Belleville
Mic
Harr
AL Neufeld
Frederick High School
Uikity
New Jersey
Wweee
Charley
Detrick
Heath Service
Ramily
Toh
Laura UN Place
Sprincield
Viola Goeskin
Maine
Wiliam Penlad Keft Post
Dill
Veronica Catlett Lef
St. Lewis
Dorothy Monat
Florida
Bee Bean
S. Fenton Harris
This City
Wm. T. Mahoney
Del
Frank J. Keefer Tury
Edward § Delaplaine
Mr. Mahoney
Leo
G. E. Thrasher
Gary Player
Dela
Big Lake
Tex
NCO
Salvation Army
Art Simon Band
Philadelphia
Billy Roberts
Georgia
Dick Pomiak
Michigan
Rex Klein
Minnesota
Joseph Schwimer
Paul,Smith
Mary Motherway
Pfc
Paul Vozenthater
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Ion Bridge
D.D. Hartzler
Lizme May Metcalfe
Reese Metecitte
Union Bridge
Wees Bebi
Moy
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