Social Workers Seek Higher Pay in Maryland
A Baltimore and state group of social workers organized a quiet campaign for higher pay. They prepared arguments for the State Employes Standard Salary Board, citing start salaries from 2090 to 3270 and top rates around 4500, plus annual raises. A panel led by Mrs. Catherine Long met in Westminster and Annapolis to plan a hearing with the board and form a permanent statewide organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Westminster
Annapolis
Catherine M. Long
Eleanor Bagh
Carroll County
Montgomery County
Charles D. Herris
Standard Salary Board
Maryland State Classified Employes Association
Lang
Record of Frederick County Marriage Licenses 1950 surge
Frederick County issued 1,171 marriage licenses in 1950, the first postwar rise. Divorces totaled 128, up 12, with marriages outpacing divorces at about nine to one. June led with 139 licenses. monthly breakdown shows May dull then steady gains to October.
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Frederick County
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated Near Frederick
Mr and Mrs Lewis W Putman of near Frederick observed their golden wedding with an open house on December 26. The couple, married December 26 1940 by Rev J A Asper, hosted dozens of relatives including 14 grandchildren and friends. Their family includes Ralph A Lester W and Francis J Putman and Mrs Dewey B Carter. Grandson Lester O Putman is in Tokyo with the armed forces. Among guests were Mr and Mrs Bradley T Free who marked their 50th anniversary December 24. The event featured a four tier white and gold cake and a gold chrysanthemum décor with many gifts for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Putman
Near Frederick
Ralph A
Lester W
Francis J. Putman
Dewey B. Carter
Washington
Ons
Lester O. Putman
Tokyo
Japan
Bradley T. Free
J. A. Asper
J. Eara Summers
Yellow Springs
Gessie Putman
W. E. Miller
Keefer Summers
Howard Stup
Mehbrle
E. Martz
Martin L. Summers
Austin E Kemp
A. Grant Hooper
Raymond Putman
Milton ®. Akers
Harry M. Free
Robert Fry
Roy Putman
Louis E Twentey
Donald
J. Oscar Putman
Raymond Bowers
Oscar Keyser
Harold Twenter
Melvin Engle
Willard Markey
Ralph Putman
Wayne
Lester W Putman
Dorothy Ann
Carol
Katharyn
Susan
Ralph . R. Putman
James
Richard Putman
Minnie Koogle
Ethel Biggs
Virgie Staley
Effie Shoemaker
Douglas Campbell
Charles Hildebrand
George Strawsberger
R. Thomas Dutrow
Herbert Staley
Connie
Samuel Miller
Joel Koehl
Mollie Zimmerman
Leidy Zern
Carol Ann Stup
Ronald Garling
John Horiie
Elmer Brown
Edward M. Akars
C. Wilbur Stup
Uncle Sam Readies Tax Time for Farmers
Washington dispatch outlines the January 15 deadline for estimated tax declarations by farmers earning $600 or more in 1950, with final returns due March 15. Farmers filing final returns by January 31 may avoid the estimate and pay the full tax then. Forms 1040 ES and 1040 obtainable from the local Internal Revenue Collector.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Lochner Echoes From Japan: Airman Calls Home
S. Sgt. Howard R. Lochner of the U S Air Force spoke with his parents near Frederick from Itazuke Air Base in Japan. The call lasted about five minutes and was the first from overseas in over a year. He earlier served months in Korea and at fields now controlled by North Korea and Communist forces. A Frederick High School graduate, he enlisted in August 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard R. Lochner
Howard E. Lochner
Fiderick
Fukuoka
Japan
Lochners
Lochner
Itazuke
Walkersville Fire Company Elects Officers at Banquet
Walkersville Fire Company plans its annual election of officers and banquet on January 16 in the new Walkersville fire hall. President Phil Beard says prominent Frederick County and state volunteers will attend. A nominating committee led by C Keerey will select slate for the year. The banquet marks the first in the new hall, dedicated last Decoration Day, with a basement room under construction for Boy and Girl Scout troops and affiliated youth groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville
Howard Ff. Moler
Harry O. Smith
Edgar A. Zimmerman
William Pfieffer
Beard
Local social notes from Lime Kiln area reflect visits and family news
Lime Kiln updates include Mrs L E Feaga returning from Hyattsville visits with Mr and Mrs Austin Feaga and other family movements. Mr Vernon McDonald remains bedbound but slowly improves. The Fisher and Carter families marked New Year’s Day in Baltimore and Buckeystown visits. A 16 year old beagle died. Glen Oland from Fuel Air Base Oklahoma spent holidays with parents in Frederick Route 4 and more entries note regional visits and family ties.
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G. W. Fisher
George Trout
George Miller
Buckeystown
Harry E. Fisher
Baltimore
Austin Brachey
Larry
Paul Simpson
Sjamsville
Albert Eyler
Katherine Rasmers
Chestertown
Robert Tregoning
William Kabrich
L. E. Feaga
Austin Feaga
Hyattsville
Smith Cecil
Cecil
Mary Cordell
Clarksburg
Vernon McDonald
M. M. Carter
W. Fisher
H. E. Watbich
Brunswick
Rhoudelia Zimmerman
Frederick
Route 4
Fisher
William
W S C Meeting At Trinity Church January Session
The January meeting of the W S C S of Trinity church met in the Sunday School room with 23 members and friends. Mrs Emma Lewis presided. A letter from George W Hollister, missionary in China, was read. Mrs Florence Stevens led the program on His Spirit in Us for Therm. Mrs Robert T Fincke spoke on Japan, with slides and apparel displayed. Refreshments by hostesses followed and a prayer circle closed for China missionaries.
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Trinity Church
Emma Lewis
George W. Hollister
China
Florence Stevens
Therm
Robert T. Fincke
Braddock Heights
Japan
Dorothy Eyler
Mary Kemp
Emma Ambrose
City plans spring traffic and parking improvements
City officials reviewed three parking layout options for South Court street lot and authorized corrective grading on East Church street at Middle alley intersection. Upkeep plans hinge on favorable weather with work starting soon, while traffic relief measures and state approval progress are under study. A citizen asked about taxi permits as the In-His-Steps class of Calvary Methodist Church reported on January activities and committee appointments.
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South Court Street
East Church Street
Middle Alley
Roscoe Fisher
Elmer F. Munshower
State Roads Commission
Ramsburg Named Minority Member of Finance Committee
State Senator Jacob R. Ramsburg of Frederick county is named as minority member of the Finance Committee in the State Senate. Other senators Hoff Carroll Hyde Montgomery and McLaughlin Washington sit on the Judiciary Committee. The Swiss Confederation traces to 1291 when mountaineers and peasants from three cantons met in a mountain meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County
State Senate
Hoff, Carroll
Hyde
Montgomery
McLaughlin
Washington
Cantons
H. M. Smith Promoted At Potomac Edison Company
Howard M. Smith of Frederick was named assistant to the president of The Potomac Edison Company. The move fills the vacancy created by Eric C. Summers becoming comptroller of Monongahela Power in Fairmont W Va. Smith joined Potomac Edison in 1930 after serving in various posts. he has been active in Frederick civic affairs and church life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Paul Smith
Potomac Edison Company
Howard M. Smith
Frederick
Eric C. Summers
Monongahela Power Company
Fairmont
W Va
Potomac Edison
Smith
Frederick Lutheran Church
Thurmont Firemen To Occupy New Building
The Guardian Hose Company of Thurmont plans to move into a new building within 40 days. The annual meeting announced officers including H S Weybright as president and Harry Miller as chief. The site will house four fire-fighting units and meeting facilities, with the annual banquet set before Lent and carnival dates tentatively July 30 to August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian Hose Company of
Thurmont
H. S., Weybright
H.R Darouth
Staley Sentenced 18 Months in Maryland Penitentiary
Grayson Th. Statey, a Frederick-born real estate broker, was sentenced to eighteen months in prison by Chief Judge W. Conwell Smith after conviction on two counts of larceny after trust. He took down payments from two women on real estate deals and did not complete or return deposits. Prosecution by James F. Price and Edwin A. Gehring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Grayson Th. Statey
Yeaneald
W. Conwell Smith
Staley
Frederick
West Mount Vernon
Smith
Three Forest Survey Made in Carroll County
Westminster reports field work on Carroll county forest survey completed. District Forester William A. Parr announces joint sponsorship by the Department of Forest and Parks and the Department of Research and Education with the US Forest Service as part of the National Forest Survey. The effort aims to map timber quantity by class, location, growth rate, losses from cutting, pests, and diseases to aid planning at state local and national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
Carroll County
William A. Parr
Department of Forest and Parks
Department of Research and Education
US Forest Service
National Forest Survey
Toeabeur
Northeastern Forest Experiment Station
Upper Darby
Christmas Party at Point of Rocks 4-H Club
The Point of Rocks 4-H Club held a January 1 Christmas party at teacher Mrs. Blair Titus's home. Members Audrey Mohler Janet Clevenger Willie Lamm Mary Carter Libby Browning Jane Browning and JoAnn French attended. Games Ghost In The Wall and Black Magic were played with presents exchanged and refreshments served. Next meeting set for February 3. Dairy farmers sell milk in sheets in Denmark. dehydrated sheets dissolve in hot water to restore liquid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Rocks 4-H Club
Audrey Mohler
Janet Clevenger
Willie Lamm
Mary Carter
Libby Browning
Jane Browning
JoAnn French
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Frank BD Worthington
Cal Sure Weon
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FO Pearre
Ritchie Associates Finance Corp
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Civil Air Patrol Building Fund
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