Delegates Seek Local Bonds and Banking Plans in Myersville
In 1912 the Maryland House of Delegates considers a bill to amend Myersville charter and authorize 8000 dollars in bonds for water works or an electric light plant. The report notes a Brunswick investor eyeing a central lot for a modern bank, and lists other local happenings from Bruns wick, Jefferson, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Werten
Baker
House of Delegates
Myersville
Brunswick
William G. Grimes
Braddock School
Mary E. Rhoderick
Jefferson
Maria Elizabeth Schaeffer
Frederick City
E. T. Booth
Mary Grams
Rufus Grams
Burkittsville
C. Hickman
Point of Rocks
E. Holverslott
Grafton
A. Thomas
Thomas
Lucy Porter
Edward Lanner
Middletown
Robert Redmond
Ira Biser
W. G. McComas
William Powell
John M. Powell
Catoctin
Mt. Pleasant
Boy Scouts Celebrate Fourth Anniversary Dinner
Boy Scouts of Troop 104 sponsored by the Churchmen's Brotherhood held its fourth anniversary dinner in the Church Social Room. Rev. Paul L. Althouse led the invocation, Eagle Scout Richard Graham II and First Class Scout Thomas Shelor ran the opening, with awards, plaques, and a new Order of the Orange Heart presented to Henry B. Wilson Sr. by Rev. Althouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Churchmen’s Brotherhood of the
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Paul L. Althouse
Richard Graham II
Thomas Shelor
Charlie Stup
Henry B. Wilson Sr
Harold Neuf
Althouse
Wilson
Order of the Orange Heart
Cindy Brant
Martin Nikirk
Eager Beaver
Court of Honor
Richard Graham Sr
Stuart Y. Gordon
Thomas
Shelor
Alan R. L. Bussard
Harold Neufeld
F. Gale Clemson
Charles W. Hoover
Henry B. Wilson
Nuefeld
al Tavares
Peter R. Klein
Richard W. Graham U
SM Wilson
Richard Graham
Richard W. Graham II
Dennis W. Fox
Ronnie L. Garrett
Philip L. Quinn
Ernest L. Myers
Til
Robert L. May
Elmer E. Wachter
Jdr
John V. Forney
Maurice A. Ramsburg Jr
Bruce Ramsburg
C. Wm. Hoover
Kim B. Housewright
Richard M. Winters
Thomas A. Garrett
G. Thomas Hutchegson
Terry L. Keefer
F. Martin Nikirk
Henry B Wilson Jr
Mark S. Rice
Thomas S. Shelor
Alan R. A. Bussard
Thomas G. Mohler Jr
Theodore Roosevelt
Chesapeake Bay
Camp
Roosevelt
America
Heart Fund Drive and Roadway Upgrades Highlight Local Actions
The Frederick County Heart Association leads a national drive to fund heart research while Emmitsburg officials push traffic lights on key corridors and Route 15 improvements north to the Mason-Dixon line. A nationwide $1,000 Izaak Walton League nesting box contest offers $500 to 3 prize winners with rules available from Frederick Chapter One IWLA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
St. Joseph’s College
Mother Seton
State Roads Commission
Mason-Dixon Line
Frederick
Maryland
National Organization of the League
National Executive Board
Outdoor America
Izaak Walton League Magazine
IWLA
P. O
Number One
Izaak Walton League of America
Izaak Walton League
Jobs Not Fewer Hours Mobilizes AFL-CIO For Public Works Rally
The AFL-CIO mobilizes 3.5 million craft workers from 18 national unions and 8,000 locals to descend on Washington for four days starting March 5. They push a $2 billion public works bill to create about one million temporary jobs through a federal fund with state and city matches. The Kennedy Administration backs standby authority. Congress shows limited support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afl-Cio
Washington
Building Trades Union
Electricians
New York
Kennedy
Congress
Souths bold slam misplayed in bridge contract
In a club match South overreached on a five diamond slam after West opened diamonds. He could have made 11 tricks by leading four of diamonds first, but misplayed the hand and went down one. The miss cost a potential rubber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
West
East
Baltimore parking meters top a million in 1961 gains
Baltimore sees parking meter collections reach 1 191 257 in 1961, about 42 percent higher than 1960. City treasurer C Meredith Boyce reported the total and highlighted the sustained revenue rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
C. Meredith Boyce
Day as a Work Day Replaces Holiday Outlook
A regional policy shifted a observance from a holiday to a standard work day, affecting local schedules and business hours. Officials cite economic and operational reasons while communities adjust routines and leave practices.
Miss Croghan Named to Mademoiselle College Board
Kathleen Croghan, University of Maryland senior, daughter of Mrs. Michael J. Croghan Sr., chosen for Mademoiselle magazine 1962 National College Board. She majors in textiles and clothing design and will graduate in June planning a New York career. She is a Kappa Delta. Guest Editor assignments include a four week New York edit and interviews, with travel expenses and salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Croghan
Michael J. Croghan Sr
Hotel Frederick
Croghan
University of Maryland
Mademoiselle Magazine
National College Board
Miss Croghan
New York City
Kappa Delta Sorority
Couple’s wedding announcement at Lovettsville
Mrs. Owen W. Conklyn of Charles Town led guests in a love song medley after gifts. A colonial bouquet of red tulips and white flowers graced the table as Miss Jane Goodman presided at the punch bowl. Miss Carpenter to wed George Goodman of Waterford February 24 at 3 p m in New Jerusalem Lutheran Church Lovettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen W. Conklyn
Charles Town
W. Va
Hickman
Jane Goodman
Thomas Kane
Miss Carpenter
George Goodman
Waterford
New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Lovettsville
Hospital beds and county nursing homes listed in 1960
The report lists hospitals with bed counts including Memorial Hospital 162 beds and 37 bassinets Riggs Hospital 30 beds Victor Cullen State Hospital 129 tuberculosis beds. Nursing homes in Frederick County at year end 1960 include Frederick County Home for Aged 22 beds Glenmerrie 15 beds Home for Aged of Frederick City 7 infirmary and 22 guest beds Maryland Odd Fellows Home 11 infirmary and 32 guest beds Monocacy Hall 20 beds Valley View Nursing Home 20 beds Vindobona Convalescent Home 57 beds Wynelle Nursing Home 11 beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynelle Nursing Home
Insurance firm appeals $1350 fine over unauthorized rate hike
Security Financial Insurance Corp. appeals in circuit court a $1350 fine from the State Insurance Commission for an unauthorized rate increase. The company, sole insurer of savings and loan deposits in Maryland, argues the fine should be capped at $50. Commissioner F Douglas Sears levied the penalty January 30 for attempting to collect advance premiums without proper approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Security Financial Insurance Corp
State Insurance Commission
Security Financial
Savings and Loan Association
F. Douglas Sears
Fort Detrick Public Campaign Seeks 100 Percent Participation
The 1962 National Health Agencies Joint Crusade Fund drive opens at Fort Detrick with Colonel Casto urging full participation. Chaplain Tate chairs the campaign. keymen view agency films and pledge cards list agencies including American Cancer Society and CARE. On post classes and awards are noted along with births, promotions, departures, and welcome arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Detrick
David F. Tate
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Associations
National Association of Mental Health
National Association For Retarded Children
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
National Society For the Prevention of Blindness
United Cerebral Palsy Associations
CARE
Korean Foundation
Radio Free Europe
Casto
Tate
Freight Derails Near Hanover Causes Minor Damage
Six cars of a 125 car Western Maryland freight train derailed near Hanover York County. No injuries reported. Damage estimated at $10,000. Officials attributed the accident to a defective coupler on the 17th car. Crews cleared wreckage in about 12 hours. Train traveling from Baltimore to Hagerstown Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Western Maryland
York County
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Market Prices From Farmers Co-Operative Association
Local grain prices listed today show quotes for Wheat Barley and Corn. Prices are provided by the Farmers Co-Operative Association and reflect current market values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Association
America Today in History and Birthdays Run in 1960s Feature
Notable historical events from 1804 to 1961 are cited with brief notes on Decatur, Buckner, and Kennedy while listing birthdays of Gadsden Kennan Bergen Cornell Decker Kennan. A social security advisory message urges disabled workers to file claims and outlines eligibility and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripoli
U.S. Navy
Stephen Decatur
U.S
Philadelphia
Simon B. Buckner
Ft. Donelson
Tenn
Grant
Great Britain
Wilhelmina
U.S. Senate
Kennedy
Christopher Gadsden
Charleston
S. C
Gadsden
South Carolina
Fort Augustine
D. C
Gadsden Oe
Charleson
George Kennan
Norwalk
Ohio
Kennan
Russia
Siberia
Russian Empire
Medina
New York
Edgar Bergen
Chicago
Ill
Katherine Cornell
Germany
George Henry Decker
USA
Catskill
N. Y
George Frost Kennan
Institute For Advanced Study
Princeton U
Milwaukee
Wisc
W. S. King
Hagerstown
Social Security District
King
Mr. King
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Aruba
Dutch West Indies
Standard Oil Co
Venezuela
Edward S. Delaplaine
Grand Jury
Batavia
Palembang
Sumatra
Secretary OF the Navy
Iox
Alabama
Portsmouth
Office of Price Administration
XII
Malta
Singapore
Miling
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Canada
Oscar B. Coblentz
McLean Construction Co
Associated General Contractors
O'Conor
William Wordsworth
By Foe Essanhaner
Frederick County Heart Association
Heart Fund
Pennsylvania
Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
NEA
Carroll County
Howard County
Carroll County Commissioners and Roads Department
Jane L. Staubitz
Arlington Bridge
Sykesville
Iney Creek
A. Earl Shipley
Harold A. Neufeld
Kiyoshi Higuchi
David Stefagne
Leonard Spero
Thomas Matney
Lloyd H. Graf
Irving Gray
Warren Iverson
Peter I. Brecher
Bruce L. Brown
Choo D. Chin
John Converse
Charles Rosenberger
Richard Saxon
James Willman
Harry Dangerfield
Thomas Harle
Robert Schmidt
Harald A. Neufeld
J. P. Bowden
Clarence C. Baugh
Norman Gary
Russell Johnson
Maurice Guss
Edward J. Schantz
Otto Landman
Benjamin Warshowsky
Hugh Tresselt
Jack Wagman
Joseph P. Carroll
Arthur P. Pietrolungo
Dale E. McLaughlin
East Coast
Tcash
Bill G. Mahlandt
James F. Martin
Carl S. Casto
Joseph Schwimer
Sojourners
George Washington
Washington Monument
Broad and
Nassau
Manhattan
First U.S. Congress
Officers’ Club
First U.S. Army
Governors Island
Second Presbyterian Church
Newark
Ralph F. di Camells
North Syracuse
Patsy A. di Nicola
Steubenville
Leo P. Kozola
Rock Springs
Wyo
Ralph R. Owens
Cleveland
John W. Peterson
Pittsburgh
Robert R. Walter
Claysburg
Thomas W. Wardall
Edmond
Oklo
Charles Jewell
Lemuel S. Keel
Charles H. Carter
Louis B. Cracco
Francis R. Dollish
John R. Gallentine
Dennis G. Guse
Joseph Jehl Jr
Douglas W. Krause
Brian V. Lange
Richard D. Wagner Jr
Carolyn F. Bryan
Joanne E. Dixon
le Roy D. Fothergill
Terry Hays
M. J. Calpin
Jacob G. Hell- Tann
John Gallentine
Charles D. Rapp
Bob Garner
Elizabeth Garner
Ernest Gladney
Richard D. Gladney
C. Richard Miller Jr
C. Richard Miller
Detrick Boy Scout Troop
Calvary Methodist Church
Charles “Chiz” Staley
Washington County Hospital
Raymond Boller
Kathryn Elizabeth Hooks
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Estella
Leonard Appleby
Florida
Don Weddle
Jerry Joy
Arthur Ridgely
Elsie Root
Jim Blumenauer
John C. Creameans
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