Punchboards May Be Put Under Ban As Senate Eyes bans
Washington February 16 punchboards may be banned in interstate trade after Senate Crime Investigating Committee heard FTC attorney John W Brookfield say the United States sees a ten million dollar two year punchboard business. He warned boards can be rigged to prevent wins and noted widespread state presence. Senate leaders favored extending slot machine style controls to punchboards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
John W. Brookfield
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Crime Investigating Committee
Brookfield
Kefavyer Jd-Tenn
Tobey
Renh
Montana
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Ohio
FTC
Sportsman's Supply House
Long Beach
Calif
Folix Music Program Brings American Folk Music to Staley Park
An evening of American folk music and dance at the Monday Musicales in Staley Park Field House on February 12 featured readings on folk music history, spirituals, mountain songs, and Appalachian numbers. Guests included Herbert Wilbur and Marion G. Smith who spoke on regional folk dancing and basic steps. An ensemble and soloists performed pieces such as The Ground Hog and Down in the Valley, concluding with a Deaf Woman's Courtship dramatic sketch and refreshments. The club plans a Contemporary American Music program on March 12 at Mrs. Morgan's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staley Park
Shirley Braungart
Fehouet
Leo
Myelin
Jesus
Lonesone Valley
Stephen
Lamles Mise
Margaret Kemn
Helen Shaler
George Stup
Stuy Wes
Mre Langley
Miss Shafer
Curtis Thorne
Kenneth Fogle
Herbert
Wilbur
George B. Douglas
Donald Sullivan
Braungart
Carrion Crew
Frederick
L. Brant Morgan
Frank Ley
George Swank
Miss Kent
Tax Breaks for servicemen in combat zone revealed
Washington report explains 1950 income tax relief for enlisted and officers who served in the Korean War combat zone after June 24 1950. Enlisted men get tax free pay for any month with combat zone time, officers the first 200 dollars per month tax free, even if only one day in the month. Refunds require filing 1950 tax returns. rules on postponement of 1955 taxes for support personnel are unsettled awaiting Revenue Bureau guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
Marines
Air Force
Kunea
Tascole
Aed
Toternal Revenue Bureau
Ammert
Sea Red Cross
Auragome Bax
PPS
Arcane
Middletown Finances Show Strong Year 1950 Balance
Middletown reports a robust financial condition for 1950 with a year end balance of 11 698 58. Receipts totaling 25454 57 include taxes licenses and water charges while disbursements reach 13 755 90. Bonded debt stands at 517 000. Also notes a local accident injury report and a historical reference to Saratoga springs.
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Corporation of
Middletown
Kenneth J. Shafer
Burgess and Commissioners
Seaview
Senape
Surevey
Noties of Beer and Light Wine License Application
George M Richelberger Thurmont and John M Richelberger Thurmond applied for a beer and light wine off sale license to retail in quantities to dealers or entrepreneurs at a Thurmont location. Public hearing set by Frederick County License Commissioner Cleveland Prout on the noted date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M Richelberger
Thurmont
John M
Richelberger
Maryland
Jace
Commssioner
Marvel
Cleveland ‘Prout
Frederick County
Optimist Club Speaker Urges Youth Education To Combat Hysteria
Frederick Optimist Club hears Thomas S Glass decry mass hysteria among youth and urge continued schooling. He cautions hysteria risks to town and nation, calling for faith in young people and a practical future with doctors, teachers, and professionals. Governor Bussard to inaugurate Annapolis Optimist Club this evening.
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Glass
Jack Shorrow
C. Lease Bussard
16Th District
Optimist International
Annapolis
Annapolis Optimist Club
Bussard
R. Beeley
Baltimore
Joe Doupnik
Thomas S Glass
Frederick Atlaney
Frederick Optimist Club
Southern
Elyey
Belif
You
Tonch
Yourl
John Postfitt
W. Raper
Program At Baker Hospital Brings Uplift To Patients
The Ladies Auxiliary of the John R. Webb Post No 3285 VFW sponsored a hospital ward musical in Martinsburg W Va Featuring singer Miss Ruby Kemp and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Quartet Joseph Elkins Jr Dr A Royal Remsberg Jr George Delaptaine Jr and Edwin Brookey Jr With piano accompaniment by Mel Genevieve Miller They performed a medley of tunes and audience singalongs and answered patient song requests before all joined in a final chorus of old favorites
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
John R. Webb
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ruby Kemp
Chamber of Commerce Quartet
Joseph E. Elkins, Jr
A. Royal Remsberg, Jr
George B. Delaptaine
Edwin A. Brookey, Jr
Miss Kemp
Mel Genevieve Miller
New York
Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Love and Faithfulness
A collection of Dorothy Dix letters and responses on marriage fidelity affection and romantic advice. Topics include loving husbands and avoiding careless behavior, the limits of one way love, and guidance for a woman loving another while engaged to marry someone else. Also notes on conversational brilliance and social behavior.
Public Sale in Woodsboro Items Include Sewing Machine and Furniture
Public sale of personal property from a rented house in Woodsboro to be held Saturday March 3 1951 at 12 30 o'clock. Items listed include a buffet white sewing machine Columbia heatrola bedroom furniture rocking chairs parlor suite mantle clock washing machine old time safe sink library table porch swing fruit jars corn shelley and many odds and ends of lumber. Sale is cash on day. Names Bessie Marshall Harry Trout auctioneer Ralph Weybright clerk.
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Fell
Woodsboro
Bessie Marshall Harry Trout
Ralph Weybright
Walkersville
Harvey U. Houch
Charles W. Haintz
Audt
Raymond L Kelly
Bri Street
Middletown
Freder County
Marsland
James C. Koog
S Broad Street
J. C. Kopphone
Middlestown
Herman J. Reutzann
Fredenck County
Roeeharee
Ira Difert
Leah 1
Winters
Susan Eb, Wert
Dacaa Emmert R. Bowls
Vernon Coblentz
Amos A, Holter
Old Germantown
Dawsonville Road
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Maryland
Jan Bernardus
Eli Terry Chippendale
Meershaum
Sheffield
Haviland
Bennington
Wilson
NOTH
James D. King
Germantown
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United States
Cletus Jones
Braddock
AL MO Mutehner
Joes
Pregonek Memeor Hospital
Pryaiemas
Saratoga
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Baker Hospital
Raylig
Wilson Mercer
Singanore Road
Baksuce
Victor
Oliver
Oliver Corn
David Bradley
John H. McElfresh Ignatius E
LEASE
Emmert RK
Bowlus
Pleasant M. E. Church
Ridgeville
Damascus
Nancy
John Deere
Syracuse
Harry E. Beaver
Airy
Raymond L. Kelly
Dr. Howe
Macanum Road
Lewistown
Oliver Gang
McCormick-Deering
Milwaukee
Albert B. Boyer
Route 1
Glenn Trout
Junch
Dorothy Dix
W. B
Miss Dix
L. BR
Ord
The
Bell Syndicate
Jeannette A. Treich
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Frerick
Reich
du Ang
Sec
Thephans
Alice R. Dean
Farmers and yEcland National Bank OF Frederi
Execu
William M Storm
Ahornes
A. Grant Hooper
Boonsboro
Rohrersville
S. Boonsboro
Washington County
Deering
Morel
Farquhar
Oliver Superior
John Deere &Ft
Stewart
Victor C. Poffenberger
Rowlus & Eigenbrode
Auds
King & Long
Central Jr. B
Emmert
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