Brooke Johns At Rotary brings Broadway memories to locals
A large Rotary luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel featured Brooke Johns, the retired stage entertainer, sharing humor and career highlights from Broadway to Europe. He urged graduates to seize opportunities and praised parents for educational support, with mentions of Sophie Tucker and Eddie Cantor. Local families and Rotary guests attended, including sons and daughters of members, plus hospitality from Mrs. Edna Heffit and her daughter. The gathering also noted plans for the upcoming Rotary International convention and Christmas visits.
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Rotary Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Brooke Johns
Johns
Merritt Lockwood
Broadway
Europe
Sophie Tucker
Eddie Cantor
Ziegfeld
Paul Whiteman
Montgomery County
Roger H. Willard
Rotary International
Rotary
Paul McAuliffe
Willard
Anne Ashbury
Helen Louise Englebrecht
Michael Pue, Jr
Walter L. Roney
Robert Klein
Mary
Sarah Willard
Sandra Roughan
Brookie Green
Sandra Green
Robin Carter
Tish Duve
Nick McAuliffe
Susan McAuliffe
Judy Hartmann
Eddie Hartmann
Dottie Ramsburg
Ann Ramsburg
Anne Carty
Betty Prime
Eleanor Heston
Patsy Heston
Nancy Pearce
Dan Wight, Jr
Harry Wight
Peter Wight
Ned Wight
Helen Wight
Mathilda Treband
Dick Burgee
Dick Shipley
Drew England
Stanley Sharer
Floyd Green
Marian Lewis
Knight Newspapers Buy Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer sold to Knight Newspapers in a seven million dollar deal. James L. Knight becomes president and publisher directing operations, pledging political independence. Mrs Curtis B Johnson announced the sale, which includes Observer Transportation Co. and creates the Knight Newspapers board in Charlotte.
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Charlotte
N. C
Charlotte Observer
Knight Newspapers
Chicago
Miami
Detroit
Akron
James L. Knight
Miami Herald
The
Observer
Curtis B. Johnson
Observer Transportation Co
Miami Herald Publishing Co
Knight Companies
Johns. Knight
Knight Newspapers Inc
Chicago Daily News
Detroit Free Press
Akron Beacon Journal
New
Christmas Eve Carols and Family Gatherings at Boyds
Christmas at Boyds featured carol groups singing on Christmas Eve and a C E Society outreach delivering clothes toys and food to six families on Dec 22. Families hosted gatherings including Joan Soblotus with William Soblotus Coventry Ohio and a turkey dinner at Smith Hoyle home with Vernon Russell Takoma Park. Other celebrations included Russell Bennett family visit Hyattsville and a pre Christmas party hosted by Miss Stoneham for twelve friends from Gaithersburg and Rockville.
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BOYDS
C. E. Society of Boyds Church
Rupert Spring
Joan
William Soblotus
Cleveland
Ohio
Smith Hoyle
Vernon Russell
Takoma Park
Russell Bennett
Russell Jr
Hyattsville
Orphans Court approves estate accounts in Baker will case
The Orphans Court approves the administrator F Lazelle Sawyers and Joseph D Baker Jr executors of J B Baker will. Estate valued at 3 513 576 50 plus real estate 23 200 total 3 636 776 50. Disbursements 54 685 62 and 1 554 883 62 retained for later distribution 1 981 890 88. Widow Lena M Baker paid 660 630 29 and trustees 1 321 260 59.
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Orphans’ Court
F. Lazelle Sawyers
Joseph D. Baker, Jr
J .Baker
Lena M. Baker
Executors Report Distibutions and Final Accounts Filed
The first and final accounts show totals, disbursements, and nets for multiple estates. Margaret B. McClosky as executrix and Karl W. Brust as administrator report distributions to widows, sons, and heirs from estates of Paul J. McClosky, John Calvin Brust, Roger R. Rice, and Vincent S. Kepler. Net amounts range from about 3 thousand to 12 thousand dollars with various shares to spouses and children.
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Mississippi
Margaret B. McClosky
Paul J. McClosky
Karl W. Brust
John Calvin Brust
Lewis A. Rice
Margaret R. Fouf
Roger R. Rice
Pauline G. Rice
Roger R. Rice, Jr
Margaret R. Fout
Helen Jane Kepler
Joanne Kepler
Vincent S. Kepler
Rebels Face Navy in Sugar Bowl With Local Links
Mississippi coach John Vaught brings 37 players to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl with 27 from within the state and three others from Memphis. Only Rex Reed Boggan and George Harris hail from outside Mississippi. Injuries limit practice while Navy’s Henry Monahan and Jim Royer adjust.
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Biloxi
Miss
University of Mississippi
John Vaught
Navy
Magnolia
Bob Adams
Franklin
Adams
Rebels
Memphis
Mississippi
Paige Cothren
Jim
Ray
Barney Poole
New Orleans
Coins Supplies Complete Mercury Head Dimes For Collectors
KEY STAMP Company at 6 A East Patrick Street offers a complete set of Mercury Head dimes for any collector. The listing emphasizes availability and suggests a ready source for enthusiasts seeking a full collection of early U S dime designs.
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East Patrick St
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Edna Heffit
King i Barclay
Rockville
Kenneth Heisler
University of Maryland
Ernest Hand
Gaithersburg
Betty Nicholson
Earl Nicholson
Wits
Henry King
New Castle
Delaware
Herbert Norwood
Shady Grove
James Kine
North Carolina
Clarksburg
James P. Kerr
John Finlay
Carolyn Williams
N’ Bethesda
Phoenix
Arizona
Charlotte Paper
Marjorie Main
Chill Wills
Williamson’s Drug Store
Frederick
Elks Club
Art Taylor
Free
Dean
Jerry
Jerry ‘Martin
Lewis Eer
Wallace Ford
Elsa Lanchester Deven
Peyney - Aes
Oreciy
Don McU
Joanne Ui
Bata Gara Technicolor
Idupy Garland
James Mason
Wannin Brosnese
Ereophon
Dack Carson
Sickford
AC Eea
Spencer Tracy
Wi Widmark
Pease Ra
Poe
Attila the Hun
Souk
Jeff Chandler
Jack Palance
Ludmila Tcherina
Rita Gam
Mr’amselle
Brooklyn
Tony Curtis
Gloria Dehaven
Gene Nelso
Corinne Calvet
Paul Gilbert
Mara Cormay
HSE
Drea Alta
Ms 5
Lasher Nl
Frederick Roller Rink
1St Party
Uenry
Pat Monahan
Jim Royer
Baltimore
Delof
Daniel
Poole
Jefferson. MD
BABY
Maryland
West South St
Redo Leease AT
Schmidts
Jane Russell Sterling
Gentlemen Marry
Rus Feld
Voyager
Jeanne Craim
United Artists
Bendix
Lght
Jett
Routzahn & Sons
South Market Street
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