Notable 19th Century Figures and Desert Road Journey
The piece lists anniversaries for figures like Pendleton Dewey and Bowman, notes battles and events from history, then shifts to a travel diary detailing a trip from Flagstaff through Jerome to Prescott and Blythe California. It describes Christmas decorations in southern California towns, entertainment viewed on telecasts, and a detour via Route 89 through Oak Creek Canyon.
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Flagstaff
Bentz
Oak Creek Canyon
Wagon Wheel
Oak Creek
Mingus Mountain
Jerome
Prescott
Blythe
Calif
San Fernando
Frederick
California
Hollywood
Santa Monica
Glendale
San Fer
Jean
Henry Wilcoxon
Pere 4 The News Frederic Md December 26 1856
The Frederic news issue from December 26 1856 notes its publication details and pricing for local and AP dispatch content. The brief masthead references The News established date and printing location on North Court Street.
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the News
Frederic
North Court St
Vance
AP News
Payroll Growth and Civil Service Rolls in 1950s US
The text notes federal employment up about 50,000 since last January, due to added services from population growth, with the Eisenhower Administration having cut 240,000 employees since taking office. As of October 1, the civil roll stood at 2,583,600, while payroll reductions are questioned by Rep Augusta Johansen.
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Uncle S Sain
Congressional Commmitee Proddins
Robert E. Mernam
Budget Bureau
Eisenhower
Augusta E. Johansen
Michigan
Safety minded exhibitors at the National Automobile Show
New York City witnessed strong public demand for safety in 1957 car models. A show survey found 60 percent of buyers prioritized safety gear, led by women focusing on child protection with stronger belts sharper windshields and door lock indicators. Manufacturers heard clear calls for safer driving features and designed cars accordingly.
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New York City
New Coliseum
Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick memorial hospital records show multiple births from December 21 to 24. Families listed include Beachley Jefferson first son Donald Eugene, Shry Route 4 Frederick first child Andrew Jr, Sluis Rebecca Herel Frederick second child Randolph Isaac, Lamm Point of Rocks third child Claudia Dean, Danner 42 North Market Street 11st child William Dwayne, Waite Walkersville fourth child daughter, Boll Frederick third blind daughter Terry Lynn, and others including Boonsboro first child 17 DeNGay and Lewis Raye first child.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Paul M. Beachley
Jefferson
Donald Eugene
Gloyd A. Shry
Frederick
Sdr Andrew Jr
Sluis
Rebecca Herel
Minam
Sun Mn Looper
Mackintteville
Randolph Isaac
Wilbur R. Lamm
Point
Tacd Dauchtwr
Terry Lynn
Inmates Receive Turkeys and Gifts at Frederick County Jail
Inmates at Frederick County Jail were treated to a Thanksgiving meal with turkeys and desserts. Sheriff Haare MO Mexander organized the event with donations of cake, candy, ice cream, and other gifts from local clubs and service groups.
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Atlstotas
Fredrick
Tamates
Mantevur
Christmas Gifts for Local Children at Empty Stocking Event
Nearly 400 children received gifts at the Empty Stocking Association first entertainment at the City Opera House. Santa Claus, played by Dudley Page, delighted attendees. At the male high school program, pupils presented items to Prof. Burgee and Prof. Kefauver. George McDuell, a local farmer, died after setting out to buy a re son. The Old Lutheran Grave Yard was sold to William D. Bowers Lumber Co for storage. William T. Delaplaine of Washington and Lee University is visiting family for the holidays.
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William M. Pendleton
Clergsman
Lesington
Rector
Richmond
Chon Boucicault
Tot
New York
George Dewey
Spain
Montpelier
Wallace
Trenton
N. J
Washington
America
Shakespeare Lodge
Odd: Fellows Lodge
Gov. Smith
Virginia
Tha Ianewey
Salt Lake City
Mankato
Mina
U.S
New Britain
Belgium
U.S. Department of State
Hungary
William C. Decker
Morning Glass Works
York
Stuart G. Tiptom
Air Transport Asse
Washington, D. C
Knightstown
Ind
Albert A. Gore
Tennessee
Granville
Tecn
Andreas B. L. Feininger
France
Charles L. Austin
J. Jones & Laughlin Steel
Pittsburg
Port Chester
N. Y
Robert V. White
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Cr
Philadelphia
Boston
Art Linkletter
Adolphe Menjou
Bentz
Benty
Mr. Bentz
O.¢ar B. Coblentz
William D. Bowers
West Coast Adventure Described by Local Couple
The narrative follows Eddie Bentz and his wife on a cross country trip from Frederick through Route 66 into Arizona to California. They describe open New Mexico landscapes, Santa Fe’s adobe streets, Navajo huts, Canyon de Chelly, Painted Desert, Black Petrified Forest, and a stop at the American Meteorite Museum near Holbrook before reaching the Meteor Crater area.
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Eddie Bentz
Cali
Weath- Maria
New Mexico
Arizona
Frederick
St. Louis
Flagstaff
Blythe
Calif
Santa Fe
Bill
Albuquerque
Mr. Bentz
Canyon de Chelly
Painted Desert
Holbrook
Ariz
Bentz
Maryland
Winston
Mrs
Amercan
Saver
Arena
Highway 66
Christmas Holiday Crime and Weather Notes
Twenty years ago reports noted auto thefts with robbed contents from vehicles of Lieut. Col. John W. Tennard and Harry Leichert on East Second Street. Thurmont Lions Club hosted a party where about 70 children received gifts at the town hall. University of Maryland Medical School student Thomas and Duke student James Thomas spent holidays with their parents. Frederick enjoyed unseasonably warm Christmas weather with a 60 degree high, the warmest on record for the day.
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John W. Tennard
Harry Leichert
East Second Street
Antaclaus
Thurmont
Thurmont Lions Club
BO. Thomas, JR
University of Maryland Medical School
Baltmore
James Thomas
Duke University
Durham
N.C
B. QO. Thomas
New Year Resolutions to Keep Maryland Beautiful
The Governor's Committee to Keep Maryland Beautiful urges Marylanders to renew efforts in 1957 to preserve the state's natural beauty. Chairman John E. Clark cites progress in 1956 and notes widespread use of roadside trash containers. He urges households to properly dispose of old Christmas trees and cooperate to eliminate eyesores and litter, continuing the Keep Maryland Beautiful program.
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Maryland
Iwe
Clark
Local Births and Holiday Visits Reported in Area
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Linton announce the birth of a daughter Brenda Kaye at University Hospital Baltimore. Mrs. Gloria Rice is the mother. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Keilholtz announce a son born Friday at Annie Warner Hospital Gettysburg. Carl Hane and family of Melbourne Florida visiting Frederick area for the holidays. Walter G. Munday aircraft mechanic visiting Gaithersburg family then to Hawaii January 2. Larry Wayne Smith turns seven on December 20, with his brother Karl Joseph Smith Jr. turning ten.
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Kenneth Linton
Yellow Springs
Brenda Kaye
University Hospital
Baltimore
Gloria Rice
Lee Place
Raymond Keilholtz
RFD
Emmitsburg
Annie Warner Hospital
Gettysburg
Carl Hane
Melbourne
Fla
Hane
Frederick
Walter G. Munday
Turner G. Munday
Gaithersburg
Hawaii
Larry Wayne Smith
Karl Smith
Rocky ‘Ridge
Karl Joseph ‘Smith Jr
Pastor Charles F. Trunk Jr. Recovers After Illness
Rev. Charles F. Trunk Jr. of the Evangelical Lutheran church fell ill Sunday with a touch of the virus. He has since recovered and resumed duties.
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Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wedds and Springs in Frederick County Notes
A series of wedding notices from December through November detail marriages in Thurmont Woodsboro Emmitsburg Frederick area churches. Beards Wisner Banks Bowlus Dayhoff Rinehart Pepple Oswald Wil son among brides and grooms with attendants, venues, and brief post wedding plans including honeymoons and residences.
Warriors Nearing Top Of League
The Philadelphia Warriors, defending champions, trail Boston by 1.5 games after beating the New York Knicks 107-105 in overtime at Madison Square Garden to open a New York doubleheader. In the nightcap, St Louis Hawks edged New York 107-105. In Rochester, the Minneapolis Lakers defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons 190-89 and the Royals beat Syracuse Nationals.
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Acsarintad
Philadelphia Warriors
National Basketball Assn
Boston
New York
Madison Square Garden
Warriors
St. Louis Hawks
New York Knicks
Rochester
Minneapolis Lakers
Fort Wayne Pistons
Royals
Syracuse
Nats
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Mr. Menjou
Automobile Club of
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Mississippi
Shenandoah Valley
SanTa Claus
Jest
George Brachey
Albert 4. Cohen
Frederick Construction Co
Sam Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld Realty
Louis E. Eichelberger
City Register
Charles McC. Mathias Jr
Robert von Gunten
Wm. D. Bowers Lumber Company
East Patrick Street
General Bronze Corporation
Bowers Organization
von Gunien
Woodsboro
Thurman C. Carter
Commodore
United States
Ing Glass Doors
Bowers Lumber Co
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Pennsylvania
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Huweeeiy
Democrats
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Tote
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Ase
Shirley Fasterday
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Mes Alten
Lewis
Csassoure
Hhird
Pate
George Bo Delajo Osveer
Central
Manda
Deoajlaine i
Bettie Baken Jay Hsonsite
Ninas
Turkey
George McDuell
Knoxville
West Coast
Albert, Stambaugh
Mr. Stambaugh
Beard
Liberty High School
Woodstock Livestock Sales
Puticu
Guuu
May Barrick
LeGore
Banks
Bowlus
Westminster
James Cramer
Marlene V. Bowlus
Roll Street
Philip R. Banks
Bernsville
V. C. Frederick Memorial Hospital
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Friends
Loma Breeden
John Meyata
William Meyers
Ruritan Club
M R Slagle
Keedysville Club
Lewis Baker
Raritan
Slagle
Ira C. Rice
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Ray—Eiker
Anna L Eiker
Robert C. Eiker
Robert Lee Ray
Norman E. Ray
Waynesboro
St. Vincent’s
John D. Sullivan
Dorothy M. Eiker
Robert B Eiker
Dayheff
Riochart
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Wolfsville
Rachel Marie Rinehart
Harry G. Rinehart
Smithsburg
Richard Lantz Dayhoff
Robert Dayhoff
Route 1
Raymond L. Markley
Adam Martin
Widh
Robvai Dashuli
Buin Dastit
Harry Jr
Sallie Rose
Dorothy
Margaret
May Rinehart
Merle Smith
Dayhoffs
Foxville
Rinehart
Rose Lee Rinehart
Harry G. Rinehart Sr
Kenneth Earl Pepple
Robert Pepple
Hacerstown
Lwere
St. Paul's Lutheran Parsonage
Myersville
Harry G. Rinehart Jr
H. G. Rinehart
Pepple
Eastern Staryland
Leitersburg
Waynesboro Shoe Company
Oswald—Wilson
My Besville
Mae Elizabeth Wilson
Lloyd M. Wilson
Lester Edwin Oswald
Lester Lee ‘Oswald
Deloris FE. Reese
R. D. Boonsboro
Lloyd IM. Wilson
Doubleday and Company
Smithsboro
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Marsland
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