Fifty Years Ago From The News Post Files February 13 1914
A public meeting at Gilbert's Hall Walkersville addressed milk production and quality led by George M Oyster of Washington. The News offered a loving cup for the York County YMCA tournament winner as Frederick hosts a bowling trophy event. The senior class of Boys High School, guided by Prof Amon Burgee, toured Washington. The Frederick Board of Trade endorsed a Greater Frederick banquet plan. Motorman W H Dickinson died after a collision near a cutout in Washington. Independent Hose Co lent its steamer to the Uniteds. committees organized for auto logistics and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert's Hall
Walkersville
George M. Oyster
Washington
Frederick
Y.M. CA
Amon Burgee
Cicerone
Frederick Afer
Prof. Burgee
Clyde
Ray Burgee
Willis Whier
Travis White
Ernest Haifleigh
Allen Quynn
Lewis Rice Jr
John Shaw
Wiliam Sek
Dorsey Sappington
Marvin Shirley
George Rothenfer
Earl Zeigler
Roger Dean Hendrickson
David Johnson
Minor Simpson
Edgar Eyler
Board OF Trade
Greater Frederick
W. H. Dickinson
Independent Hose CO
Uniteds
R. A. Bennett
William E. Filler
Jacopb Gorman
Charles Hagan
Independents
Jacob Rosenstock Prient
RB. E. Delaplaine
Thomas A. Chapline
George Wallace
A. A. Radcliff
Philip
The Maple Sugar Bush Then and Now
A nostalgic look at maple sugar making from old smoke houses and wood fires to modern plastic lines and electric setups. It recalls sap gathering in tanks drawn by oxen, pans heated over smoky fires, and snow ice for crystallizing sugar, with a hope that some traditional sugar bushes still welcome visitors.
Thanks to road crews for snow removal effort in 1961
Letter expresses deep appreciation to County Commissioners, Roads Board, crewmen, and others who cleared snow after the February 3 1961 blizzard. Praises foresight and equipment, urges county to own gear for emergencies, recalls 1917 help, and thanks those who shoveled. Charles and Henry Bollinger Emmitsburg Maryland February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Roads Board
Couny Commissioners
Roads Board
Charles and
Henry Bollinger
Emmitsburg
Maryland
Twenty Years Ago From The News-Post February 13 1941
Officials of draft boards sought a registrant who failed to appear for a physical examination. Hanover was bombed for six hours leaving fires too numerous to report. The Frederick County Fish and Game Association urged a five year deer season closure. Nearly $300,000 in county taxes were received in January. John Clarence Main Jr died in a crash on Route 49 at Webster's Hill, striking a truck from Main Ice Cream Co. Twenty six youths left for induction into the U S Army with the 115th Infantry Band leading the march. Six percent of draftees failed physicals costing the infantry. Rev Charles A Frick, seven year old minister from Downsville near Williamsport, died in a car accident near Cooksville. The Axis seeks bases for an attack on England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draft Board
LAF
Hanover
Frederick County Fish and Game Association
James H. Falk
John Clarence Main JR
East Church Street
Webster's Hill
Main
Baltimore
United States Army
115Th Infantry
Iath Infantry
Charles A. Frick
Downsvile
Willamsport
Fatai
Cooksville
AXIS
Eng
Stock Quotations and Obituary Notice in Brief
Stock quotations from the New York Stock Exchange list prices and bids for various securities, including Tredeca town Sav. and others with figures like 1404 and 1652. The second item notes the death of Watson Miller Succumbs in Ironton. An US commissioner recalls a long illness era and his service as armirator zegency and a member of Subversive... (formatted as readable readable text)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stoce Exchange
Askec
Fredece
Fredece Co Net * RB Tredeca
Wwtson BR. Miller
Ington
Watson Ter
Say
Harry S Truman
Rensselaer
Ind
Publisher Rufus W Hitchcock dies in Rapid City South Dakota
Rufus W Hitchcock 92 longtime publisher of the Rapid City Daily Journal and Hibbing Tribune died Saturday. He previously served as Crookston Minnesota superintendent of schools and published papers in Bemidji Chisholm and Buhl Minnesota. He also spent 18 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
Rufus W. Hitchcock
Rapid City Daily Journal
Retired Principal Dies At Home In Middletown
Herbert F. Davis 70 retired Middletown High School principal died suddenly at his home. Born in Harford County he studied at Washington College Toulouse University and Columbia University. A World War I AEF veteran he led Middletown High 1928 1957 and was active in local clubs churches and veterans groups. Survived by widow Evelyn Smith Davis son Redmond S. Davis and three grandchildren. Funeral at Gladhill Funeral Home with Rev George Kiter officiating. burial Spring Hill Cemetery Shippensburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert F. Davis
Midgetown
Middletown
Harford County
Jefferson
Marsha Stewart Davis
Davis
Washington College
Chestertown
Toulouse University
France
Columbia University
New York
AEF
American Expeditionary Force
313Th Infantry
Middletown High School
Masonic Blue Lodge
Cardiff
MD Enoch Chapter
Frederi
California
Walter Kylen
Wilmington
Delaware
Gladhill Funeral Home
George Kiter
Spring Hill Cemetery
Shippensburg
Base bans magazine over Marine legends article
At Camp Lejeune the base commander bans the sale of Cavaliers magazine containing an article debunking Marine legends. Maj Gen Robert B Luckey says the March issue undermines morale and traditions, citing tales like the shores of Tripoli and the halls of Montezuma as misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lejeune
Robert B. Luckey
Montezuma
Luck
Oan
Deaths in bear union bridge and emmitsburg area
Multiple death notices from Maryland towns report Ellis Crusheng and John Eyler among those passing away. The notices list surviving children, siblings, and grandchildren, with services scheduled at Union Bridge and Emmitsburg churches. Other obituaries include Susan Sechrist Grimm of Red Lion and Edith Grossnickle of near Keymar, with details on churches and funeral homes.
Obituary notices from Mount Pleasant area survivors listed
Mt Pleasant Methodist church lists survivors for Lewis W Hardy Washington DC and Mrs Harvey Marsh Utica with six others. The body lies at G C Barton funeral home Walkersville and services are set Tuesday at 1 pm with interment in Glade Cemetery Walkersville. Howard A Long 77 died at Springfield State hospital and is survived by a brother and sister and several nieces and nephews. Funeral held at Mt Creager and Son Thurmont with burial in Mt Tabor Cemetery Rocky Ridge. John H Shiflett 67 former Carroll County resident died at Ft Howard Veterans Hospital. Survived by sisters and brothers including Mane Green Baltimore and Leon Sykesville. Body at C M Waltz funeral home Winfield with services Tuesday at 1L am and burial in Morgan Chapel Cemetery Woodbine. James P Staley 37 died today at Homewood Church Home Hanover Pa. Lifelong Taneytown resident, husband of Amanda Bollinger Staley. Funeral at Fuss Funeral Home 2 pm Wednesday Rev Arthur W Garvin in charge. Interment United Church of Christ Cemetery Taneytown Lawn. Friends may call Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Edward Crusheng
Bear Union Bridge
Springfield State Hospital
Carroll County
Abram and
Mary Catherine Dayhoff Crusheng
Mayberry Church of God
Olive Metz Crushong
Paul Wildasin
New Windsor
William Harbaugh
Glenmead
Donald Yingling
Abram Crushong
Taneytown
Edward Crushong
Westminister
Harry T. Crushong
Union Bridge
George Coleman
Hanover
Joseph Crushong
Littlestown
Ralph Crushong
Walter Crushong
Ray Crushong
York
D. BD. Hartzler and Sons
A. Angle
Oakhill Church of God
Reform
John €. Ester
John Cleveland Eyler
Main Street
Emmitsburg
Welford
Adams County
Joseph E
Jennie Tressler Eyler
Ella Mae Caldwell Eyler
Clyde Eyler
George Winters
Baltimore
Joseph
Earl
Victor Eyall
Charles Trout
Charles Molter
Harry Wantz
Roland Sandersall
Lloyd Wilhide
Thurmont
Wilson Funeral Home
Emmitsburg Methodist Church
Forrest Davis
Mountain View Cemetery
Clark Grimm
Susan
Sechrist Grimm
Red Lion
Charles W. Sechr
Charles E. Grimm
Francis W. Grimm
Grace Lutheran Church
Burg
E. M. Crapper
Red Lion Cemetery
Burg Funeral
Ira Grossnickle
Edith Grace Grossnickle
Ira M. Grossnickie
Near Keymar
Montevue
Frederick
Catonsville
Ainaud
Union
Annie Signer
Woodsbarn
D. D. Harizler
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
Lewis W. Hardy
Washington, D. C
Harvey Marsh
Utica
Lewis Nusbaum
Lewistown
Catherine Fritz
Oda Dinterman
Irene Mullican
Mt. Pleasant
Sadie Hashman
Bartonsville
Elizabeth Wiles
Jefferson
William Roberts
Ellicott City
G. C. Barton
Walkersville
Glade
Howard A. Long
John S
Emma J. Long
Wilmer E. Long
Emma L Weybright
Mt. Creager and Son Funeral
Dixon Yaste
John H. Shiflett
John H. Shiffett
Randallstown
Ft. Howard
Truman Davis
Rockville
C. M. Waltz
Winfield
Morgan Chapel
Woodbine
James P. Staley
Homewood Church
Amanda Bollinger Staley
Oliver
Elza
Staley
Grace United Church
Fuss
Arthur W. Garvin
United Church of Ch
Taney- Lawn
Bernard C. Evans
University Hospital
C. Winfield Hall
Morgan Chapel Church
Morgan Chapel Cemetery
William and
Walter Franklin
Andrew Gosner
Paul and
Robert Harrison
Norman Bechcraft Jr
Sarah Augusta
Sadie” Stotelmyer
Clark A. Miller
Dill Avenue
East Church Street
F. P. Brose
Parkway Church of God
Harry L. Angle
First Baptist Church
Loyal Workers Bible Class
Luther J. Barker
Donald M. Sullivan
Roscoe C. Murray
Thomas M. Federaline
Austin Gaver
L. Homer Miller Sr
Mount Olivet Cemetery
M. R. Etchison and Son
William Harrison
Bil” Shankle
West Fifth Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Samuel E. Smith
Donald Uuterback
Isaac Hankey
Jack Moser
Robert James
Mearl Bierley
Martha R. Smith
Latrobe
Frank A. Rosenberger
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
Carroll L. Smith
David I. Hoke
Ford Hedges
Frank R. Cramer
Harold E. Roderick
Clayborne
Edgar A. Zimmerman
U S Plans Balloon Type Satellite Launch From Wallops Island
U S aims to put a balloon type satellite into orbit using a Scout rocket from Wallops Island Virginia. It will be the first U S launch from a non Cape Canaveral site and first with an all solid propellant first stage. The 15 pound, 12 foot diameter satellite will study atmospheric density at altitudes from 400 to 1400 miles and may stay in orbit longer as a spent fourth stage beacon remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Tts
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Funerals for Howard J. Anders held in Catoctin Furnace
Services were at Harriett Cane in Catoctin with Rev. Lloyd L. Wolfe officiating. Burial followed in Lewistown cemetery. Pallbearers included John Nunamaker and Charles Wunamaker. Funeral directors were M. L. Creager and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Anders
Catoctin Furnace
Harriett
Charles Wunamaker
Carl Miller
Harry Martin
William Stitely
M. L. Creager and Son
Sgt Sawicki Builds Vast Insignia Collection
Sgt Sawicki collects military insignia and ribbons, boasting at least one item from nearly all U S regimental insignia issued by the government except three WW2 divisions. He serves as vice president of the Society of Military Insignia Collectors and recalls a lifelong passion from model airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Society of Military Insignia Collectors
Sgt. Sawicki
Soldier recalls insignia change from shell to silver
Sgt. Sawicki of Washington, a veteran of World War II and Korea, notes regimental insignia moved from shell casings to sterling silver. After military service and civilian overseas work, he returned to active duty and now serves at Flair armory. He laments being assigned to a unit without a regimental insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Sawicki
Washington
Armed Forces
Army
Flair Armory
Sgt. Sawicki
City Gala Spectacle Transforms for Civic Ceremony
City and county officials led by Mayor Jacob R. Ramsburg and Delbert S. Null prepare for a gala with a luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The 2 p.m. regular session will reenact 1661 statutes and include funding for Frederick County Civil War Centennial observance. At 4 p.m. a plaque dedication at Kemp Hall marks the 1461 Legislature with Gov Tawes and other dignitaries attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Delbert S. Null
Board of County
Francis Scott Key
Frederick County
Kemp
East Church
North Market Streets
Edward S. Delana
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Tawes
Ramsburg
Nui
Charles McC
George Radcliffe
Samuel W
House of Delegates
Charles Smelser
C. Utterback Citton Wirts
William Elmer I. Eshieman
Park W. T. Loy
Mrs. Mollie Myers Celebrates Birthday at Home
Rev. Angelo Hamilton Dies in Pasadena at 65 after long career founding Mater Delorosa retreat house and monastery in Sierra Madre. He joined the Passionist Fathers in 1911, ordained in 1921, and arrived in Sierra Madre in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angelo Hamilton
Pasadena
Calif
Mater Delorosa
Sierra Madre
Passionist Fathers
Local women join Alpha Iota Sorority chapter
Five Hagerstown area students have been elected to membership in the Kapyprada Chapter of the Alpha Iota Sorority. All are students at Hagerstown Business College with dates and hometowns noted including Thurmont, Frederick, Adamstown, and Adams Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Iota (Business
Hagerstown Business Col
Hood College Faculty Violin Recital Features Ramaley
John D. Ramaley violinist presents eight p.m. Hood College music program open to the public without charge. The program includes violin and piano works by Beethoven Bioch Lloyd and features Mrs. Lewis as organist and choir director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ramaley
Hood Col
Beethoven
Ernest Bioch
Norman Lioyd
Ramaley
Hood
Community Concert Association
Lewis
United Presbyteries
Frederick
Hood Foree
Peabody Conservatory of It
Baltimore
Takoma Park
Optical Device Detects Forgeries
Solthbridge Mass American Optical Company inks an order exceeding 100000 for a SignaGuard fiber optics for forgery prevention. RCA of America will market to banks. Product features encoder scrambled signature via glass fibers and decoder at tellers window to restore the original signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solthbridge
Mass
American Optical Company
Ra Corporation of America
Chanical
American Optical Comp
RCA
Illness and Hospital Posts From Baltimore Area
Mr Stanley V Gaver an insurance agent was hospitalized after a surgery on Tuesday in Room 304 at a Baltimore hospital. Robert Farhart 16 son of Mr and Mrs Quentin J Farhart has returned home to Harmony Grove after eye surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore on January 31 Earhart was discharged Thursday W Milo Chick of Tuscarora remains a patient at Frederick Memorial Hospital in improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley V. Gaver
Hospital
Baltimore 1
Robert Farhart
Quentin J. Farhart
Harmony Grove
John’s Hopkins
Baltimore
Earhart
W. Milo Chick
Tuscarora
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Sports Editor Reid Lund Dies After Golf Round
Reidar Lund 51 longtime sports editor for St Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press died Saturday of a heart attack after playing a round of golf. He previously led sports at the Duluth Herald and News Tribune, Ridder publications, before joining St Paul papers two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Reidar Lund
St. Paw Dispatch
Pioneer Press
St. Paul
Duluth Herald and
News Tribune
Ridder Publications
Also Mentioned on This Page
News-Post
Frederick City
Ciy
Fowler
Germany
Kaiserslautern
Mourn
The
Signal Comany
Keserslautern
Fort Jackson
5 C
Solder
Gasthersburg
Montgomery County
Siler Spring
Rumpf
FLEET
Long Beach
Navy
Robert L. Rumpf
Anna L. Myer
East Third Street
Guadalupe
Seventh Fleet
Marine Base — Bans Magazine
AY - York
Clarence Hardy
Addie May Hardy
Mr. Rainier
Mr. Pleasant
Clarence E. Fided
Leland Memorial
Prince George's Coun
Sarah Snyder Nusbaum
U.S
Mollie Myers
Yellow Springs
Sue Hoffman
Mont
Medical Secretarial School
Sharon Kifer
Victor Kifer
Faye Wild War
Alton T. Willar
RED
Judith Ringer
Albert M. Ringer
Adamstown
Medical Secretarial
Carole Scarff
H. C. Scarff
Adamatown
Medical
Mise Kifer
Miss Hoffman
Thurmont High School
Frederick High School
Faye William
Carole Scarit
Uwepa Ph
Gaaphav
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!