Christmas Observances Spread Across Frederick as Snow Forecast Fails
Christmas Day in Frederick saw strong church and charitable activities despite a clear sky. Carols filled congregations while industrial firms held large observances including the Frederick Iron and Steel company distributing 311 turkeys and hosting community guests.
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Fredrick
Aty
Frederick
Feiling
Frederick Iron and Steel, Inc
Steker
Jacob Goldberg
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Ted Semler
Fumbile Dutch Bane Group
Don Gearinger
Lous Hartman
Catherine Rothen
Koefer
Clyde Sutely
Raymond E Bowers
Births and deaths and history notes page
This column lists notable births and deaths including Nicholas Roosevelt and Hinton Helper with brief biographical notes, plus historical events and birthdays such as Marlene Dietrich Oscar Levant Cyrus Eaton and James Dunn. It ends with a dated horoscope and general reflections.
Rubber reclamation in industrial water purification notes
The article discusses preventing runoff and reclaiming water in industrial plants as two remedies. It notes salvaging synthetic rubber is harder than reclaiming natural rubber due to slower reaction to heat and chemicals.
Christmas Trees Could Boost Maryland Farm Income
Maryland farmers could raise incomes by growing Christmas trees. Extension forester Harry Dangler says over 100000 acres in idle or eroded land are suitable for tree farming, with about one in ten farmers able to plant an acre to meet demand.
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Maryland
Harry Dangler
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Bogus ten and twenty dollar bills fear to flood U S
Treasury warns banks of a potential flood of nearly perfect counterfeit ten and twenty dollar notes. The Secret Service reports a large ring with New York and Baltimore ties, with arrests expected and extensive damage control across banks and Federal Reserve locations.
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U. S
Treasury
Washington
U. S Treasury Department
New York
Baltimore
Saltiurcor
Pri
Federal Reserve
Treay
Secret Service
Pullen Clears Montgomery County on Subversive Books Report
Dr. Thomas G. Pullen, Maryland State School Superintendent, released a report denying subversive book indoctrination claims by Franklin T. Miles. The Bugs social studies volumes were discarded. Bruner Smith texts were only supplementary and not found harmful. The report cautioned against excessive suspicion eroding democracy.
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Annapolis
Montgomery County
Thomas G. Pullen
Lane
Dr Pullen
Franklin T. Miles
Pullen
Miles
Shles
Bruner- Smith
Thieves Target Jewelry Store In San Mateo Robbery
A $1,000 billiard ball shaped sonido? The thieves shattered a jewelry store window in San Mateo and snatched jewelry valued at about $1,000. The message notes a 33 year period of active flyers in business and pleas, with unclear phrasing.
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San Mateo
Calif
Three Powers Reach Agreement On Germany Security Board
General Lucius said the United States Britain and France have substantial agreement on creating a military security board for Germany to ensure disarmament. The board would supervise disarmament after Western military governments end and may include military inspection police. Clay noted police size should fit local needs and be armed only with light weapons.
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Ita
Clay
U. S
United States
Britain
France
Military Security Board
Elias Lutheran Woman's Missionary Society Christmas Party
The December 1 meeting of Elias Lutheran church Woman's Missionary Society was held with a Christmas party at Mrs. Charles Landers home. Scripture was read by Mrs. E. R. Shriver and an article on Christmas was read by Mrs. Herbert Neighbours. Mrs. Philp Bower, president, led a brief business session.
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Emmitsburg
Woman's Missionary Society of Elias Lutheran Church
Charles Landers
E. R. Shriver
Herbert Neighbours
Philp Bower
Roy
Local Residents Share Holidays and News
Leota spent Tuesday in Baltimore and Mrs. Jennie Guise visited from Baltimore. Dr and Mrs Marion O Kelly and sons enjoy holidays with Charles Hoffmans in Leesburg Florida. Robert M Gillelan US Navy on furlough with parents in town. Richard Sanders US Navy Florida visits father George H Sanders and family. Mrs Charles B Shorb and infant Charles Michael discharged from Annie M Warner Hospital. Mrs Roderick Shoemaker home after Warner Hospital care. John Law and Susanne Law to spend holidays in Danbury New York. Mrs Earl Rugier ill at home three days. Glee Club of St Josephs High School sang Christmas carols around town escorted by Rev Michael O'Brien.
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Finland
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Virginia
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John Kerr
Cardinal-Philadelphia Eagle
Jack Greenholtz
Dundalx
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Eugene Kraemer
Philadelphia
Ray Topper
St. Mary’s Rectory
Fairfield
Kitty Parker
Greece
Walter Simpson
Robert H. Gillelan
Richard Sanders
U. S. Navy
Florida
George H. Sanders
James Adelsberger
Charles B. Shorb
Charles Michael
Annie M. Warner Hospital
Gettyrsburg
Roderick Shoemaker
Warner Hospital
S. John Law
Susanne
Danbury
N.Y
Earl Rugier
St. Joseph’s High School
Michael O'Brien
St. Joseph's Church
Liamsville Homemakers Club Christmas Party
The Liamsville Homemakers Club held a Christmas party in the parish hall on December 13. Mrs. William Wiles led the program with carols and Scripture. Members and guests heard readings on Christmas in Holland Italy and Poland and enjoyed seasonal songs.
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Liamsville Homemakers Club
St. Luke
William Wiles
Jrd
B. Smith
Harry C. Swomley
Bertin
Christmas Party Medley Features Singers and Duets
At a holiday gathering Mrs. Boyd Pag and Mrs. Page with Abs Wiles led a piano and vocal program including Hark the Herald Angels Sing Winter Wonderland Away in a Mange Silent Night and Jingle Belts. Guests circled the lighted tree selecting candy canes as favors William Wiles handed out Secret Sisters gifts and drew names for next year.
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Herald Angels
Strength for Today by Earl L Douglas D D
A religious column compares life to a dish needing salt and sugar. It argues salt discipline and life reverses season life, making it palatable, while sugar alone cannot. The piece cites a Babson Newspaper Syndicate copyright.
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Earl L. Douglas
D. D
Babson Newspaper
Weather Summary and Temperature Extremes
The report notes no precipitation in the last 24 hours. December rainfall totaling 3.88 inches, above the normal of 3.06 inches for December 1947. year-to-date excess stands at 9.68 inches by December 1-9.68 inches. Yesterday’s high was 26, last year 25. low last night 3, last year 22. Sunset 4.53 pm, sunrise tomorrow 7:30 pm, moonrise 4:51 am, moonset 2.31 pm.
Club Members Welcomed At Open House Event
Mrs Page and Mrs Bernard Hargett were welcomed into the club as delicious refreshments were served buffet style from tables decorated by open house suggestions.
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Page
Bernard Hargett
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