Saturday News Briefs From December 29, 1956
Fragmentary Washington and regional notices from a December 29 1956 issue. AP content rights and local briefs appear, with partial text on Bureau of Circulation and postal registration. The readable portions hint at site names and agencies but lack full details.
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Marth
Frederick
Associated Press
Frad Iwick
Weddings Johnson Albaugh Miss DonZeila Albaugh Dec 2 1938
Twenty years ago items from the News columns report the wedding of Oneda Belle DonZeila Albaugh, daughter of Mr and Mrs. with details reflecting a 1938 society notice. The brief entry notes the couple and familial connections in a local wedding card style.
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the News
Miss Byerly And Richard L. Aitken Marry In Unionville
Miss Marian Reeves Byerly daughter of Mr and Mrs John Francis Byerly and Richard Louis Aitken son of Dr and Mrs Louis F Aitken were married at noon today in St John s Catholic church The bride wore a full length white dupienne silk gown with bouffant skirt and short sleeves Her veil was illusion attached to a crown of seed pearls and she carried a white Bible with orchids and stephanotis The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Bride s sister Miss Barbara Byerly was maid of honor in emerald green gown The five bridesmaids wore dresses and the wedding party included Portia Hood as flower girl and Master William Pearl as ringbearer The couple will reside in Unionville The bride is employed by C P Telephone Co Westminster and the groom operates a general store and related business in Unionville The couple will honeymoon in Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly” Albaugh
Unionville
John Melvin Johnson Jr
J. Melvin Johnson
Locust Grove
Church of the Brethren
Ren Ira Metzker
Kenneth Tyson
William Purdum
New Windsor
Richard Dudderar
George Gorsuch
David Lawrence Washington
Eisenhower
Republican Party
Republcan
Milton Young
Frances Watson
Westminster
Watt
Congress
Board of Censors
Charles Byerly
William Johnson
Weta Idobo Qeashley
Gesu Bambino
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Johnson
Ave Maria
Byerly
Clyde Bohn
Rasa
Georgia
Walter George
Roosevelt
Truman
Wisconsin
Wiley
Davis
Goldwater
Arizona
Jenner
Indiana
MacCarthy
Bricker
Ohio
Malone
Nevada
Jenner McCarthy
White House
Portia Hood
Harrisville
Ronsin
William Pearl
Florida
Liberty High School
C. & P. Telephone Co
Westminster. Mr. Johnson Attended Roland Park School and Frederick High School
Marine Corps
Genral
Southern States Cooperative Agency
Marian Reeves Byerly
John Francis Byerly
Charles F. Byerly
East Second
Richard Louis Aitken
Louis F
Aitken
Clayton
St. John’s Catholic Church
Herbert R. Jordan
Francis Scott Key
Cue Calmico & Touquel
Ware
Barbara Byerly
Howard E. Hood
Mt. Airy
Prospect Church Hall
Hood
Albert Riffle Jr
Larry
Riffle
Chas
Lewis
Thurmont
Eliza
Columbus
Betty Leath
Airy
Harold E. Hood
Betty M. Leatherwood
Elizabeth M. Hood
Wesley Hood
New Market
Prospect Road
Valite Fouche
William Fouche
Mary A. Moaley
Sherian Anderson
Ruth Schmidt
Nellie Dorsey
Ralph Maillaix
Florida Mount
Harry ‘Harshman
Henry Magaha
James van Sant
William Clark
Benjamin Yeakle
Leonard Haines
J. Bernard Jones
J.C. Maries
Flaceid
Charles C. Hol- Brown
Elaine
Hammaker Brothers, Inc
Thurbrunner
Margaret
Albert Wilson
Mont
Maurice F
Rieke Welehear
Baker Sr
Beltsville
James William Smith Jr
Smith
Mary Alice May
Ernest, May Sr
Sear Feagaville
Additon
Sistent Jielaw
Aitken and Hersperger Play Christmas Wedding Amid Holly Bouquets
The ceremony featured bridesmaids including Mrs. Frank Rothwell and Miss Nancy Aitken, with ushers John Byerly Jr and Lewis Roth. The bride, taught at Bradley School, will reside in Bethesda after a January 15 date. groom studied at Cornell and GWU and will live in Danville after a southbound honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rothwell
Bethesda
Jane Aitken
Nancy Aitken
Clayton
Muse i
Washington
Loraine Lechleidner
Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph M
Lane
Cleveland
John Byerly Jr
This City
Lewis Roth
Donald Collins
New York
Donald Marshall
New Jersey
Vistation Academy
Dunbarton College
Brad ‘Ley School
St. Louis
The Year Ahead and Local Holiday Events
The year 1957 is seen as promising despite inflation and readjustments with strong national strength. America’s resources and democratic resolve bolster confidence, and communities share in progress. In Den 14 Christmas plans, Cub Pack 271 honors the flag and awards are given. Den 1 and Den 4 members receive recognition and gifts amid carols and rope-tying demonstrations. Navy wrestling resumes after Army-Navy basketball, marking a historic first for the academies and closing the season with the Army-Navy event and a tough schedule ahead.
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United States
America
Presbyterian Church
Den 14
Emory Staley
American Legion Auxiliary
James Shaff I
Den 1
Den 4
Roy Ramsburg
Lyman Karr
Jack Emmert
Den
Bob Teller
Annapolis
Navy
Ray Swartz
Army
Fifty Years Ago items from The Column of The News 1906
Fifty years ago items note Dr. Thomas M. Cann former principal of Frederick Female Seminary dies at his daughter's home aged 70. Distribution of more than a ton of candy in Brunswick at Red Men's Hall with Eagles Club in charge drawing about 1,200 children. City day goods stores to close for year end. A large mastiff tied behind a stick wagon dragged to death by a Highland man. C A. to investigate. Milk wagon driver Charles Miller involved when horse slipped on East Patrick Street, shafts broken and milk spilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Cann
Frederick
E. C. McSherry
East Second Street
Presbyterian Church
Brunswick
Red Men's Hall
Eagles Club
Civitan Club Hosts Christmas Party at Key Hotel
The Frederick Civitan Club held its annual Christmas party at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with a 7 PM dinner and dance by Joe Dowling's Baltimore orchestra. About 125 attendees included members wives and out of town Civitan guests from Hagerstown Westminster and Hethesda. John Richardson Governor of the Chesapeake District gave seasonal greetings and year highlights, with Dr Courtney Stompshire's greeting read by Isaac Stevens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan
Frederick Civitan Club
Francis Scott Key
Joe, Dowling
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Westminster
Hethesda
John Richardson
Chesapeake
Civitan International
Richardson
Courtney Stompshire
Isaac Stevens
Hartman
Ollie Englebrecht
Preston Best
Gene Ramsburg
David Oland
Jack McCade J
Teddy Semler
Miss Ford Is Bride Today At First Presbyterian Church
Linda Williams Ford of Hot Springs Arkansas married Dr Webb Seliman Horsperger of Poolesville in a morning ceremony at eleven in the First Presbyterian Church with Rev W Merval Weaver officiating. A breakfast at the Hotel Francis Scott Key followed the ceremony.
Right of ways dispute ends with shooting by Harpers Ferry man
An argument over right of way last summer led to a shooting in which Guy Butts of Brunswick was shot in the leg by Kenneth Wilt of Harpers Ferry. Butts, a bystander in both altercations, denied the dispute centered on a woman. Also noted is a note about a 3 cent polio stamp slated for January 15 to honor those who fought polio, with details for first day cancellations and inauguration day cancellations. The obituary reports the death of Levellon Brown, 70, former Providence Journal Bulletin editor, likely from a stroke in Tucson, Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Butts
Brunswick
Butts
Kenneth Wilt
Harpers ‘Ferry
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Post Office
U5. Medical Corps
Washington 13
D. C
Frederick
Washington
Tucson
Ariz. A . Levellon Brown
Providence
Journal Bulletin
Tucson Medical Center
Friday Night Catalon Club Ball Hosts 275 Guests
The Francis Scott Key Hotel hosted a Friday night ball with about 275 attendees including 33 guests of members. Edward D. Shriner led the guest list and Richard F. Kline Sr. chaired the event. Numerous hosts and guests named include Major Peacock Green, Joseph Warner, Conrad Squires, Marvin Jones, William McC. Holzapfel, and many others. A separate note reports Norman W. Etzler and wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their Walnut Street home, featuring gifts of silver and a three tier anniversary cage centerpiece. Family members and relatives attended among extensive Leatherman and Draper connections.
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Catalon Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Edward D. Shriner
Richard F. ‘Kline Sr
Prospect Hall
Estry
Major Peacock Green
R. E. Clapp Jr
Joseph Warner
Carlisle Smith
Conrad Squires
William McC. Holzapfel
Marvin Jones
Air
Thomas Kline
Willam Thomas
Robert Thomas
Wiliam E. Trail
Harry Bleecker Jr
William M. Storm
Walier F. Williams
Howard Ash
Gerald
J. Philip Carty
H. F. Kline Jr
David Fahrney
W. Cash Smith
Robert RK. Harnson
H. Reese Shoemaker Jr
Edward Rothwell
W. H. B. Anders Jr
Dre Keet C. Roberts
Harold Schaden
Howard H. Keily
R. Fracis Sappington
Eugene Rickell
Alden Fisher
Donald Eckels
Harry George Jr
Patrick M. Schnauffer Jr
Schnauffer
Arthur T. Brice Jr
Brice Sr
David Hoecker
Emmett Bowlus
Harrison Stone
George I. Smith
Thomas H. Quill Jr
Gerald D. Quill
Thomas H
Quill Sr
Peter Wight
Daniel E. Wight Sr
George Ross
E. P. Thomas
Edgie Russell Jr
Joseph Wona
Norman W. Etzler
Walnut Street
J. Lizler
Dorothy Etzler
Annie K. Leatherman
R. Glenn Leatherman
Glenna
Calvin Leatherman
William "M. Leatherman
John W. Leatherman
Linda
John Wayne Leatherman
Charles E. Leatherman
James McLaren Jr
Thomas F. Draper
Jalda
Jerry Draper
John D. Horine
William T. Ridgely
Marcia
Philip Ridgely
George Freeh
Linda Freeh
Christmas Socials and Holiday News in Thurmont
Various Thurmont and surrounding area readers share holiday visits and gatherings. Members of local families attend dances, parties, and church events. DeMolay dance at the Key Hotel, Hood anniversary party at Prospect Church Hall, and numerous visits by relatives travel between Thurmont Emmitsburg and Baltimore with plans for New Year.
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Miss Byerly
Richard L. Aitken
Mrs. Donald Freed
Ton
Charlone
la Plata
J. Grahame Johnson
Frederek County
George W. Peters
Urbana
Frederieck Dugeon
Peoples Life Insurance Company of Washington
West Palm Beach
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Old Peoples Fire Insurance
North
Court Streets
Ae Dictriet
Rock
Rebels
Johns Hopkins
Stein
Bil Morrill
Frog Creek
Drexel End
Bai
Richard
Rees
David L
York Heras Trin
Gilamt
Fla
Mexico City
Ross
Italy
Ital School
George F. Geisinger Memorial Hospital
Danville
Richard Lewis Aitken
Miss Marian Reeves Byerly
Harms and
Ewing
First Presbyterian Church
Linda Williams Ford
East Third Street
Frank Lyons Williams
Hot Springs
Ark
Webb Seliman Horsperger
Poolesville
Norsperger Sr
Hersperger
W. Merval Weaver
Walter Ford Williams
Columbia
Matthew HM. Lee
Frank Lewis
Miss Ford
Weeaauk
Mrs
Webb Seitman Hersperger Jr
Tee Linda Williams Ford
Waht
Russell Shoemaker
Frank 4. Gardner
Wil
Ford Runkles
Russell
Leatherwood
Helen M. Glaze
JL. L. Browning
Charles Buckman
James W. Linton
Wiliam Rimbey
Shirley W. Bohn
Hayden L. Sparkes
Randy
Susan Sparks
Ralph Beckman
James Diller
Camp Lejeune
James Kemp
Emmitsburg
Gerald C. Crosz
Fam' Wily
South Bend
Jad
Mt. ‘St. Mary's College
Elizabeth Crockett
Brooklyn
B. J. Eckenrose
Robert Gelwicks
Earle R. Gelwicks
Port Clinton
Lillian C. Kne Cc. Knell
Morrisseth
Ribas Fwa
Lee Kelbaugh
Ralph Knell
Jay
Philadelphia
Jane E. Damuth
Sykesville
Stanley Damuth
Frank Anders
Lewis L. Roberts
Purcellville
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bill Krantz
Ammine Daniels
Grayson Mercer
M. D
Joann Humberson
Charles Schroeder
Diana Harmon
Richard Brandenburg
Grayson
Mercer
M. C
William Moore
S. C
James Fox
J. C
Patranene Vta
DeMolay Mothers
Curele
Charles T. Meyer
Knonville
Ruxton
Mesquite
Texas
Robert Seyfreth
Carl Rover
Penn State State College
Penna
Samuel T. Rover
Beth Rover
Hutzler Brothers Co
G. Donald Shafer
Jefferson
William H. Main
Harry L. Magaha
Harry Jr
Austin A. Younkins
Wayne
Millard I. Main
Herbert Main
Beverly Ohler
Barbara Utterback
Robert
Edgar Main
David
Leonard D. Carmack
University of Richmond
Richmond
Henry Goodness
Honolulu
T. H
Aont
Sidney Fribush
Patty
Amos Kaplan
Victor Raplan
Newton D. Baker Veterans Hospital
Daniel Drew Roderick
Clarence M. Merriman
Rose Roderick
Marvin Roderick
Kabietown
Maryland State Police Academy
Pikesville
Deer Mt. Amour
Hasband
D. D. Roderick
Brunewing
William R. Zimmerman
King Avenue
Kenneth N Bruchey Sr
East Ninth Street
Delbert Augil
West
Tho Angeles
Pasadena
Hollywood
Ralph N. Manuel
Dartmouth College
Hanover, N. H
R. W. Manuel
TM Beg
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