Stamps and memorial plans linked to Columbus voyage
The article outlines a Dominican Republic led effort begun in 1923 to build a Punta Torrecina lighthouse memorial for Columbus. Twenty-one nations sponsor the project with an estimated cost of 4 million dollars, the U S share near 890 thousand. A cross shaped monument with light beams is planned, with aircraft tours promoting fundraising.
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Columbus
Colombia
Dominican Republic
U.S
3. L. Gleave
Colon
Nina
Pinta
Santa Maris
Ciudad Trofullo
Puerto Rico
Frank F. Miranda
Dominican Army Air Service
Iives
Flight stamps recall Columbus Day Pan American event
The article notes stamps issued November 9 for a Pan American Flight for Columbus Light, with three designs showing Columbus ships, planes over Santo Domingo, and a lighthouse scene. It covers a delay from a Havana crash, and mentions casualties during a related Cuban ship incident on December 29.
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South America
Cali
Colombia
Panama
Columbus
Santo Domingo
Havana
Middletown Valley Echoes Changes In A Maryland Town
In Baltimore Sun columnist Beniztown Bard notes Middletown’s growth along its main street with suburban expansion and tree lined parking. He praises the centric district shopfronts and the town's clean orderly character, expressing delight at its preserved core amid development.
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Middletown Valley
Beniztown
Baltimore Sun
Middletown
Boonsboro
Muddietown
Maryland
Braddock
Old South Mountain
Postmaster's Car Found After Baltimore Odysseys
Postmaster Guy K Motter reported his automobile stolen from his home December 22. The car traveled 300 miles to Baltimore in five hours, collided with another vehicle, and was abandoned by the thief who fled on foot. Motter faced Baltimore traffic charges after the car was recovered and returned to Frederick. The thief remained at large and unrecognized by bystanders.
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Guy K. Motter
Samme Pont
Baltimore
Greenmount Avenue
39Th Street
Istter
Motter
Afrlatotter
Frederick
Entertain at Dinner for Mr Reed's Birthday
Mr and Mrs Aube Reed of Middletown hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr Reed's thirty eighth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Earl Bussard, Mrs Lulu Toms, Mr and Mrs Austin Toms, Washington, Miss Helen Rohrer Hagerstown, Ernestine Reed Shirley, Ann Bussard, Nancy Jean Rakes, Bob Fiegh Hagerstown, Ray Gladhill, Carlton Toms, Renice Reed, Cletus Reed, Mark Gladhill, Floyd Gladhill and Earl Gene Bussard.
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Aube Reed
Middletown
Reeds
Earl Bussard
Lulu Toms
Austin Toms
Washington
Helen Rohrer
Hagerstown
Ernestine Reed Shirley
Ann Bussard
Nancy Jean Rakes
Bob Fiegh
Ray Gladhill
Carlton Toms
Farm Bureau Meeting Attracts Frederick County Delegates
The 2200 annual Maryland Agricultural Society convention opens in Baltimore for four days with sessions Thursday and Friday. Frederick county residents Walter L. Hipkins H L Davis Edward A Hamilton James Van Sant Wils E Derr Harry Keller Notley H Davis Albert Mercer Howard T Smith A M Etzler Thomas P. Culler James V. Shafi Clyde Smith Allen M. Pitzer Frank N. Stauffer are named delegates amid plans for twenty five to thirty more attendees. keynote talks include Mrs Mary McGolerick and Warren E. Tydings. Jellyfish composition noted as 90 to 98 percent water.
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Maryland Agricultural Saciety
Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc
Baltimore
Fréderick
Walter L. Hipkins
Iyalstown
H. L. Davis
Monrovia
Edward A. Hamilton
Mt Pleasant
James van Sant
Woodsie
Wils E Derr
Frederick County
Men Love Women With Pep In Dance Halls
Advertises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it helps women feel peppier and less discomfort from functional disorders. Pitches as world famous with over a million letters of benefit. Encourages purchase at druggists.
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Alen
Lydia E. Pinkkem
Pinkham
Beneft
Ty Lydia
Mt Airy Couple Mark Their Golden Wedding
Mt Airy couple Mr and Mrs John W Brown celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home marking a half century since their December 28 1887 Lisbon church marriage. He retired in 1931 after a long Baltimore and Ohio Railroad career. They have eight grandchildren and three other children living in Maryland and nearby towns.
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John W. Brown
Mt. Airy
Lisbon
la Salle
Methodist Episcopal Church
Brown
Charlotte E Brandenburg
Wiliam and
Lizzie Brandenburg
Damascus
Brows
Baltimore
Sadie Kelley
Airy
Robert G. Brown
Hill Street
Pearl Claytor
Pearl
Harry Brown
Madeline
Shirley
Baltamore
Charley Brown
Kenneth
Reba Mae
Gaithersburg
Raymond Kelley
Dorothea
Robert Brown
Buddy
Donald
Ollie Etchison
India Smith
Joseph Purdum
Winter on Catoctin Times Past and Present
The Bentztown Bard writes of Old Catoctin, a timeless scene near Frederick and Middletown. He blends winter and spring imagery as wagons, lanes, and bell chimes recall memory and the landscape’s lingering beauty through the season.
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Catoctin
Frederick Sweet
Les
Frederick
Middletown
Marylanders Defeat Ludlow Amendment In House Vote
The Ludlow amendment seeking a popular vote before war declaration failed in the House 209 to 183. Administration supporters hailed the defeat as likely for 1933 while Maryland’s delegation voted solidly against moving the measure forward. Rep. Cole was ill in Asheville during the vote.
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Washington
Jao
Ludlow
House
Marylana
Goldsborough
Palmisano
Kennedy
Gambril
Lewis
Rep
William P. Cole
Asheville
8. C
Prospect School Pupils Visit News-Post Plant
A group of Prospect school pupils near Art Azry visited the News-Post plant on Monday afternoon. They were accompanied by their teacher Allen Hart Perang J. C Manon and William Clark Sr. The students included William Clary Jr., Robert Clary, Eldridge Snyder, Calvin Weishar, Doris Snyder, Emma Runkles, Ruby Selby, Hettie Wright and Webster Isler.
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News-Post
Prospect School
Art Azry
Allen Hart Perang
J. C Manon
William Clark
William Clary
Robert Clary
Eldridge Snyder
Calvin Weishar
Doris Snyder
Emma Runkles
Ruby Selby
Hettie Wright
Webster Isler
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Home Building & Loan Assn
Commercial Bank of Maryland
North Market Street
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Tain Voc & c Borders
Verla
Frederick County National Bank
North Market ST. Frederick
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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North Market St
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Shirley Tempie
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