New Light On Early Life Of George Washington
Dr Douglas Freeman’s two volumes on Washington are examined by Charles Price at a Kiwanis luncheon. Early influences and youth shaping his career are discussed, noting Washington’s ambition, military beginnings at 21, and the absence of the cherry tree anecdote. The talk highlights new factual material up to age 27, portraying a persistent, striving leader. Attendees included Walter Crowther Jr and others. the economic loss from farm accidents is cited as a billion dollars annually.
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George Washington
Douglas Freeman
Charles YU. Price
Frederick Attorney
Kiwanis Club
Francis Scott
Key Hotel
Freshay
Washington
Virginia
Lke Lincoln
Lawrence
Mr. Price
Joseph McKline
Walter G. Crowther, Jr
R. C. Carder
Hagerstown
Bord W. Hovtermill
Halethorpe
Edgar Greenhut
Baltimore
Dr. Guggenheimer
Camp Detrick
Gaithersburg High School Fire Hazard Warning
Gaithersburg High School described as a firetrap at a PTA meeting. Fire Department member William Christie cited oil-soaked floors that could spread flames, with wooden stairs narrow halls and insufficient exits. PTA panel supported concerns and urged a new high school, citing unusable drinking fountains and crowded rooms.
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Gaithersburg
William Christie
Gaithersburg Volunteer Fire Department
PTA
Christie
Youth Arrested For Thefts From Autos In Hanover Pa
Youth Wesley Andrew Taylor Jr 23 of Mt Wolfe Pa was arrested by State Trooper Charles Hollie after a Hampstead resident reported suspicious actions. He admitted ransacking parked cars in Hanover over the past month. Extradition waiver occurred at a Westminster hearing before Judge James E Boylan Jr.
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Hanover
Wesley Andrew Taylor, Jr
Mt. Wolfe
Hampstead
Charles Hollie
Hollie
Hanai
John 5
Burheimer
Taylor
James E. Boylan, Jr
Westminster
Local notices from Sykesville roll of engagements births and travel
Sykesville families announce engagement of Miss Lillian Lee Barnes to Francis L. Exler of Havre de Grace with no wedding date set. Barbara Lee Davis born Feb at St Agnes Baltimore to Mr and Mrs Robert J Davis. Mrs Jeremah Hymiller recovering after operation at University Hospital Baltimore. Sons born Feb at St Agnes Baltimore to Mr and Mrs Lee O Warfield Jr of Catonsville. J Stewarton returns from Puerto Rico vacationing. Boy Scout week activities with St Pauls Methodists and troop 81 cub pack 381 members attending Sunday school.
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Sykesville
H. A. Barnes
Lillian Lee Barnes
Francis L. Eiler
Francis W. Exler
Havre de Grace
Barbara Lee
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Robert J ?. Davis
Davis
Virginia Lee
Robert Lee
Jeremah Hymiller
Te University Hospital
Lee O. Warfield
Catonsville
Warfield
J. Stewarton
Puerto Rico
Washington
Pi of
Local Church Sermon and Legion Dance Report
Sunday morning service at the Springfield Presbyterian church featured Rev. Julian T. Qwen speaking on The Man With No Religion. A Valentine dance was sponsored Monday by Sykesville Memorial Post No 223 American Legion in the Springfield hospital auditorium. Mr and Mrs James O Ridgely spent the weekend with relatives in Wheeling West Virginia. Ivan Bucar, 52, a farmer from Pittsburgh, doubted his daughter Annabelle wore the bees publisher’s name and actions in Russia.
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Springfield Presbyterian Church
Julian T. Qwen
Sykesville Memorial Post
American Legion
Springfield Hospital
James O. Ridgely
Iin
Wheeling
W. Va
Taneytown Fire Company Meets in Hall to Hear Reports
The Taneytown Fire Company held its monthly meeting at the firemen hall with President Donald Tracy presiding. Committee on ore hazards led by George Kiser reported two possible hazards in the borough. Chief Baker noted three calls in January and the Westminster fire was the biggest, with two trucks and thirty four men using thirteen hundred feet of hose. Reports were read by Secretary Robert Feeser and the membership secretary Fritz. Five hundred feet of hose were noted.
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Taneytown
Taneytown Fire Company
Donald Tracy
George Kiser
Westminster
Robert Feeser
Mage Fritz
Lions Club Plans Donation and Meeting Notes
The Taneytown Lions Club will donate a resuscitator to the company soon. The Hesson-Snider Post No 120 and American Legion held a regular meeting with 33 members present. Catherine Shank presided in place of the absent Mrs J B Elliot. plans included a luncheon and district meeting on March 6 in Hagerstown.
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Lions Club of
Taneytown
Futur
Hesson-Snider Post
Catherine Shank
J.B. Elliot
Hagerstown
Five Men Bonded in Laurel Auto Theft Case
Five colored men arrested near Laurel in Willard C. Van Sant’s car near Mi Airy were each bond- set at 3990 in Washington on car theft charges. The vehicle, stolen in Washington, was found damaged after a sideswipe incident. Mrs. Rhea Shearer, president of the unit for two years, reported the development.
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Rhea Shearer
Laurel
Willard C. van Sant
Mi Airy
Washington
Beca
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Gaithersburg School
Clark Sheetenhelm
Orchestra Woody Frees
VFW Club
W. Patrick Street
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Gundy Hirrance
Boston U
Boston Bruins
Carl W. Drees
Hutzlers
Jayme
Pittsburgh
Ivan Bucar
Annabelle
Betheld
Methodist
Browningsville
Edward Lewis
FBI
National Gospel Quartet
AS and the
Kirby Sisters
Williamson’s Drug Store
Prescription
Frederick, Md
Sears- Allstate
Allstate
Tecree
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Mercury
Dodge
Sears
Seers
Seors
W. Patrick ST
Studebaker
Rs Pou
Studebakers
Hillside Motor Company
West Patrick ST
Real Gop
Gay Farm Supplies
Neal
Market ST
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Frederick
Noewse
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