Fire destroys slaughter house at Reeder farm killing eleven hogs
Fire at the Josephus L Reeder farm along dual highway and Braddock road destroyed a 45 by 20 foot slaughter house and burned eleven hogs previously butchered. Firemen from Independent Hose Company saved the large farmhouse and fought the blaze for about an hour and a half. Cause undetermined. Earlier that day another fire on Mrs Hilda Kline's property near Lewistown burned unreported dam buildings.
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Frederick County
Josephus L. Reeder
Dual Highway
Braddock Road
Independent
Hose Company
Reeder
Reeder Place
Independent City Engine
Hilda Kline
Lewistown
Forty five attend Calvary W S C S meeting
Forty five members of the Calvary Womans Society of Christian Service gathered in the ladies parlor for the regular monthly meeting. Mrs Russell Dudrow led devotions and pledges for the coming war while Mrs Harry Haines of Doubs sang the Chinese national anthem and spoke on missionary work in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service of the Calvary
Russell Dudrow
Harry Haines
Doubs
China
Woman's Society of Christian Servies
Carlos Gosnell
Hammond Clarr
Alta Ice
Lester Reese
Taneytown Welcomes New Highway Post Office
Approximately 100 Taneytown citizens greeted the new Taneytown highway post office service on the Lancaster to Washington route. An official car with State Trooper James Poteet escorted the bus to the post office where postal officials and Taneytown residents were welcomed. Officials from the Railway Mail Service and local leaders attended, praising expected mail improvements. The bus then departed for Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytowwn
Lancaster
Washington
James Poteet
Menvin C. Fuss
David Smith
Charles R. Arnold
Samuel E. Breth
Tanertown
Harmon Albaugh
Joseph Burke
Taneytown
Arthur C. Bepst
Railwey
Washington, D. C
Baltii
Truman salary raised to 100000, tax-free rise also
Congress approved a pay raise boosting President Truman from 75000 to 100000 dollars a year with an expense allowance increasing from 40000 to 80000 dollars annually. The proposal awaits the president's signature to take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Washington
Congress
Harry S$. Truman
Biation
Federal Grants Early Warning Before the New Deal
The article recalls Coxey's Army of 1892 and early ideas for federal grants to public works. It notes proposals to fund a General County Road System with Treasury notes and War Department led construction, and non interest bearing bonds to finance local improvements. It cites Massillon memories of Coxey, his march, and his influence on later federal aid for roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob S. Coxey
Washington
Coxey
Capitol
Frederick
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Secretary of the Treasury of the
United States
Treasury
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representatves
Munich
Tage
J. 5
J. S. Coxey
Ohio
America
Rotary official Henry Telfer Law to speak at Frederick club
Henry Telfer Law vice president of Rotary International will address the Rotary Club of Frederick at 6 30 p m today at the Francis Scott Key Hotel Law is touring the United States after a South Africa trip with Angus S Mitchell of Melbourne Australia president of Rotary International Law a Bulawayo Rhodesia lawyer and charter Bulawayo club member born in Glasgow served on Rhodesian mental hospital board chaired war charity appeals decorated by King George VI for his service
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Henry Telfer Law
Rotary International
Rotary Club of
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Law
United States
South Africa
Angus S. Mitchell
Melbourne
Australia
Low
Bulawayo
Southern Rhodesia
Glasgow
Scotland
Rhodesian Mental Hospital Board
George VI
Local social events in Gaithersburg and Woodfeld
Gaithersburg residents hosted a Wednesday evening card gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Hoover Jones Glenn Gilliam Leo Dean and others. A Cousins party drew about 35 attendees in Woodfeld on Friday. Mrs William Coole attended the Ni Club Thursday and Miss Doris Swann entertained friends at Norman Healey's home. Wallace Muir visited the Ki-Wives at the Mary Flower Hotel on a Wednesday afternoon with Charles C Wall in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaithersburg
Montgomery Turner
Hoover Jones
Glenn Gilliam
Leo Dean
Douglas Fletcher
Henry Wells
Irving Ward
Harrison King
Woodfeld
Cousins
William Coole
Tess
Doris Swann
Norman C. Healey
Wallace Muir
Maryflower Hotel
Charles C. Wall
Social Calendar Highlights From Mount Vernon Area
The column lists a series of social visits and houseguests in the Mount Vernon region. Notable entries include the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association rep speaking at Mount Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tull hosting their son Buzzie’s twelfth birthday, Col Lloyd M. Mathes and Miss Helen Mathes visiting Mr. and Mrs. David V. Smith, Mrs. Frank Hackel entertaining Frances Francis and Susie McClure during guests’ visit, and other households hosting relatives and friends from Baltimore, Poughkeepsie, Cleveland, and Potomac. The notes mention extended visits, dinners, and travel arrangements among local families and their guests.
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Mount Vernon
Tee
Hackel
Robert Regans
Richard Hengan
Bordeaux
Air
Eeridges Girling
F —Rr
Poughkeessie
Adolph Gude
Emmitsburg Home Dance At Eckenrodes Draws Guests
A New Year’s dance on January 2 at Prof and Mrs B J Eckenrode’s residence featured guests including Elizabeth Lynch of Brooklyn Anne Eckenrode of New Orleans Adele Topper Leoia Topper Patricia Topper Corky Topper John Callahan Gene Callahan George Warthen John Warthen Paul Eckenrode Vincent Topper and others from Chicago Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
B. J. Eckenrode
Elizabeth . Lynch
Brooklyn
N. Y
Anne Eckenrode
New Orleans
Adele
Leoia Topper
Patricia Topper
Corky Topper
Chicago
Til
John
Gene Callahan
Baltimore
George
John Warthen
Paul
Eckenrode
Vincent Topper
David
Emmitsburg High School Site Holiday Events and Meetings
About 100 alumni attended Emmitsburg High School’s holiday dance on New Year’s Eve with music by Prof. Sterbinsky. A separate juke box dance at St Joseph’s High drew approximately 75 attendees. American Legion Auxiliary held Jan 3 meeting with 20 members, planning 2500 poppies, and 35 paid members. PTA hosted a dance with 50 students. prizes awarded to Jack Sceisty and Shirley Jones. Voluntas Bible Class met with 12 members, led by Mrs. Marion Boyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Laura Rosensteel
Charles
Genevieve Rugier
Edgar Ashbaugh
PTA
Emmitsburg Highy School
Herbert Neighbors
Robert Daugherty
Samuel Hays
Jack Sceiest
Shirley Jones
Earl Gelwicks
Harry Gelwicks
Ethel Jones
Shirley Topper
William Topper
Fairfield
Voluntas
Voluntas Bible
Eleanor D. Abbott
Reba Dutrow
Marion D. Boyer
Birthdays and notes from The News January 16 1949
Today's birthdays list prominent figures including Myron C. Taylor Cary Grant and Danny Kaye with ages and birthplaces. The page features horoscope guidance and scattered cultural notes while referencing historical events such as the 1947 Tru man plan rejection and Governor Thompson’s swearing in amid the era’s public life.
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America
Atlantic
Truman
Thompson
Georgia
Myron C. Taylor
Vatican
Lyons
N. Y
Barton K. Yount
Troy
Ohio
Donald G. Paterson
University of Stinnesoi
Columbus
Danny Kaye
New York
Cary Grant
Lea
I Company
Hearst Pubaha
Eusher
Theological
A. Wanamaker
Gem
Medana
Rap
York Dramatic A
Broonlyn
Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights
Notable births include Daniel Webster 1782 George B Graham 1813 Nelson Ludington 1818 Thomas A Watson 1854 Frank J Goodnow 1838 and events from 1802 Detroit’s town status to 1943 German sules and 1919 Versailles Conference opening. A church gathering notes a February 11 covered dish supper with Miss Abbott's handiwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Massachusetts
Salisbury
SN. H
Georgeb. Graham
Philadelphia
Nelson Ludington
Putnam County
N. Y
Thomas A. Watson
Boston
Bell
Salem
Mass
Frank J. Goodnow
China
Johns Hopkins
Brooklyn
XN. Y
Detroit
Jackson
Congress
France
Crazy Horse
Missouri
Robert Falcon Scott
South Pole
Norway
Amundsen
U.S. House
Miss Abbott
Paul L. Althouse
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Meeting of
Calvary W. S.C. S
Araby
Areby W. S. C. S
Murrex Fox
Earl Rice
G. L Loar
Earl ‘Rice
Mel
Ralph Ranede
Benefic
Donald F Plunkard
Clarksburg
Fox
Mars Opticians
N. Markey Street
Walter Snow
North Market St
Optometrist
Washington Monument
THE
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U. S
Henry
George R. Miller
Doll’s Jewelry Store
South Market Street
Maryland
the News
Frederick, Mé
Sever
En‘evelopedia Britannica
Know
Estes Motors, Inc
East Patrick St
M&m Poultry Market
Junior
Dad
Acme Armored Service
Toe Ito
Hannah
Wellsmere
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