Fifty Years Ago From The News-Post Bits December 2 1911
Fifty years ago News-Post items note Captain Markey dispatching circulars to formarmory info, St Petersburg reports 20000 troops to Tabriz, Persian conflict prep rumors. Local wind toppled two trees in Buckeystown, auto accident killed Frank Fitzpatrick, Emmitsburg post office break in netted 129 dollars. City Attorney Smith nears charter with commission government. Guy Brust injured falling from a ladder at Maryland School for the Deaf. Senator Isidor Rayner drafts pension bill for Mrs Annie Schley widow of Admiral Schley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Markey
ST. Petersburg
Russia
Tabriz
War Office
Persia
Buckeystown
E. T. Snouffer
A. J. McKennaik
Frank J. Fitzpatrick
W. Harry Haller
Columbia Road
Thirteenth Street
Washington
Emmitsburg
Guy Brust
Charles Brust
West Church Street
Maryland School For the Deaf
Brust
Mullinix
Isidor Rayner
Maryland
Annie Schley
Winfield Scott Schley
United States Navy
Time Of The Optimists On 1962 Economic Outlook
Optimists foresee a vigorous 1962 first half with growth above 4 percent. National Securities predicts GNP at about 558 billion dollars, 7 percent higher than 1961, and after taxes profits near 27 billion dollars. Secretary Hodges notes profits near 50 billion before tax, implying a faster rise if taxed to 27 billion after. Conflicting views suggest possible leveling in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Securities and Research Corporation
Luther H. Hodges
National
Menshikov Recalled in Moscow Political Shuffle
A chaotic political recall in Moscow features Menshikov amid disputes over governance. Officials push for changes as party dynamics shift, signaling a tense period for policy direction and regional influence.
Twenty Years Ago From The News Post Files
A brief recap from December 28 1941 notes plans for a three member commodity rationing board and a ban on automobile tire sales reducing gasoline use. Next years Memorial Day auto races in Indianapolis were canceled due to the war. Moscow and Tula reportedly freed from Nazi forces. American built bombers flown by the Dutch air force hit a Japanese transport. A British raid on a Norwegian island destroyed eight Axis ships. A local note mentions a parking meter collector in Elgin and a possible dropped quarter worth $2.50 in a Frederick meter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianpolis
Moscow
Tula
Frederick
Elgin Hemp
Logans Cooper Tie in Waynesboro Church Ceremony
Miss Alice Estelle Logan and Larry Curtis Cooper wed December 23 at 2 20 p m in Waynesboro Evangelical United Brethren Church Rev Cooper and Rev Kesner officiated The bride wore a peau de soie gown with alencon lace and a chapel train The wedding party included Miss Dorothy Logan as maid of honor and bridesmaids Miss Betty Sue Logan and Miss Delois Whitesell The groom's brother Lynn Cooper served as best man The reception followed in the church hall Readers and ushers listed as part of the ceremony continuity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enota
Arnold Studio
Alice Estelle Logan
Waynesboro
Earl Lyle Logan
Middlebrook
Larry Curtis Cooper
New Castle
Dela
Herbert Austin Cooper
New Windsor
Dorothy Kingery Logan
Staunton
Robert Buchanan
Betty Sue Logan
Richmond
Delois Ellen Whitesell
Lynn Austin Cooper
New Wind
Sor
Thomas Allan Glover
James Wilson
Glover
Eeerick R. Kobus
Wiliam Floyd Arehart
Middbrook
Brecons
Logan
Cooper
Croom
Patter
Oat Sisters of
Cate
Births Reported at Frederik Memorial Hospital
Frederik Memorial Hospital records list numerous December births with parents from Frederick and surrounding towns. Entries include Laura Elizabeth Kline, Gregory Allen Chaney, Carol Lee Williams, Jerry Lee Wadel, Thomas Joseph Meunier, Sue Anne Bender, James Allen Conover Jr, Bobby Steven Morris, Douglas Eugene Collins, Michael Allen Late, Michael Anthony Bryant, Mark Gary Nelson, Chris Kenneth Clevenger, Allen Lee Heffner, Donna Lynn Ceccarulli, Roland Emory Jr, Michael Edward Woods, John Phillip Kline, Matthew David Neufeld, Jerry Leon Boone, Robert Star Davis, Cindy Eileen Dick, and Robert Michael Schroder. Many entries note prior names of mothers and birth order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederik Memorial Hopital
William KE. Kline
West Third Street
Frederick
Laura Elizabeth
Kline
Barbara Herbert
Paul Chaney
Tower Apts
Gregory Allen
Chaney
Mary L. Miller
Monrovia
Paul E. Williams
Carol Lee
Joseph S. Wadel
Mr. Airy
Jerry Lee
Robert Meunier
Thurmont
Thomas Joseph
George R. Bendericx
East Sixth Street
Sue Anne
Richard D. Conover Jr
East Main Street
Middletown
James Allen
Bernard Morris
Burkittsville
Bobby Steven
Shirley Collins Jr
Water Street
Douglas Eugene
George M. Late
Michael Allen
Late
Clara Stull
Emory D. Bryant
Dickerson
Michael Anthony
Ralph Gary Neilson
Main Street
Walkersville
Mark Gary
Nelson
Lynn Tracey
Riverdale
Charles E. Clevhenger
Adamstown
Chris Kenneth
George F. Heffner
DeGrange Street
Allen Lee
Donald J. Ceccarulli
Pontiac Avenue
Donna Lynn
Roland E. Diller
Roland Emory Jr
Diller
Ruth Elizabeth Drury
Richard K. Woods
Jefferson
Michael Edward
John T. Kline
Yamsville
John Phillip
Harold Neufeld
West 14Th Street
Matthew David
Melvin Leon Boone
Ladiesburg
Jerry Leon
Boone
Sharon Ree Cramer
Route 1
Forrest Davis
North Church Street
Robert Star
Ralph R. Dick
Cindy Eileen
Pauline L. Duvall
Wiliam F. Schroder
Robert Michael
Birthday Wishes and Births in Frederick Area
Mr. Pierce H Gaver Sr 100 East Patrick Street a well known local insurance agent and former president of the Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors ill celebrate his birthday Friday. Mr and Mrs Gordon Linebaugh Pennsylvania Avenue Walkersville announce the birth of twin daughters on December 22 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Linebaugh is the former Miss Grace Robinson of Huyett Crossroads. Mr and Mrs William Dean Daytona Beach Florida are guests of Alderman and Mrs William B Burall this city for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Burall will leave next week for a visit in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce H. Gaver Sr
East Patrick Street
Frederick County
William B. Burall
Burall
Flonda
Piñata calories: Irish and German potatoes dominate
A fragment notes that among the largest pinata cal es the Irish and the Germans contribute most. Potatoes are described as about a third of the total weight and calories, with the rest of the mix including other staples.
Engaged Darlene Mae Dutrow to Bradely Monroe in Genwi g city
Mr and Mrs Claude H Dutrow announce the engagement of their daughter Darlene Mae to Bradely Monroe in Genwing city. Darlene is a graduate of Frederick High School and employed by the C and P Telephone Company. Bradely is a graduate of Frederick and employed at the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mote
Kennedy Studio
Claude H. Dutrow
Darlene Mae
Bradely
DeMolay Spreads Yule Cheer in Frederick Maryland
The Frederick Chapter of the Order of DeMolay visited Frederick Memorial Hospital to bring Christmas cheer with candy and oranges. They noted a December visit to Pikesville Chapter with 37 members, won the Galloping Gavel for largest representation, and announced Maryland-wide competition eligibility on January 9. The group initiated eighteen new members, the largest class ever, listing names, and planned another initiation in January. The Christmas Dance is set for December 90 at Hotel Frederick with music by the Four Sharpes and refreshments by the Mothers’ Circle. A large turnout of members is expected. The Chapter also attended Job’s Daughters installation at the Masonic Temple Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hopital
Pikesville
Russell Michael
Janes Livhiner
Maryland
Jerry Shankle
Donald Fox
Fred Broadrup
Nelson Lichtenstein
Michael Rhoades
Kenneth Henson
David Fogle
Jim Garman
Clark Cottrell
Robert Stansfield
James Ramsburg
Darryl Corbin
Robert Garrett
Dwight Davis
James Green
Michael Basore
Charles Bokesch
Dorsey Gilbert
Hotel Frederick
Four Sharpes
Job's Daughters
Masonic Temple
Impregnable Word Lesson and Orchard Yields
A daily vocabulary note defines impregnable as able to resist attack and cites fortress usage. The piece contrasts orange tree yields, stating Florida trees produce about 600 pounds yearly while Egyptian trees average around 60 pounds, among the lowest worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gordon
Florida
Egypt
Predictions for 1962 Tax and Economic Trends
A wide range of 1962 forecasts cover taxes, industry, housing, and technology. Auto and gas taxes rise. depreciation refunds aid business. real estate speculation stays active. automation and plastics grow. education reform and public works expand. Employment and prices face mixed shifts as the year unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Dillon
Kennedy
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Son
United States
New York
New Jersey
Texas
Eisenhower
West Germany
New York Stock Exchange
Great Britain
Thurmont Couples Tie the Knot in Dual Weddings
Miss Anna Marie Sharar and Joseph Ellsworth Fraley wed December 24 at the Thurmont Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Elmer R. Andrews officiating. Audery Arlene Wolfe and Dale Gate Kline were married November 25 at Beaver Creek Christian Church as the groom serves in the army at Fort George G. Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Freeze
Robert Sharar
Thurmont High School
Fraley
Thurmont
Kifne—Wolfe
Audery
Arlene Wolfe
D. Lafie Wolfe
Myersville
Dale Gate Kline
Roger R. Kline
Smithsburg
J. H. Knibh
Beaver Creek
Fort George G. ‘Ead
Fragmentary historic notice on illness and a named figure
A damaged OCR passage references Edgar Macaha and a place called North Mare with garbled terms. It mentions disease, a home, and various unclear names, suggesting a fragmented local notice about illness or a medical matter without clear dates or actions.
Fragmentary science note on debris in the stratosphere
A fragmentary OCR capture notes connective debris injected into the stratosphere and hints at a fall out or descent. The garbled text mentions "Peleward" and an unspecified time or sequence, offering little verifiable context or clear event details.
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News-Post
Nehru
India
Goa
Menshikov
Teen Pew
Yaa
S¢Lem
THE
NASA
Babaon
Europe
Africa
Barclays Bank
Barclays
Standard Bank
England
Standard Bank of
Was
MEA
Aunt Maude
Ken
Edgar Macaha
North Mare
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