Maryland Legislature Faces Start Delays in Busy Session
Annapolis January opening stalls as committees must be named before bills move. Speaker Luber and Senate President Baltoith promise committee chairs. Democrats control both houses, delaying major bills including the budget. Gov McKean plans to wait for constitutional deadline, with a night session next Monday to present recommendations.
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Senate Democrats
McKei
Hagerstown City Primary Focuses on Democratic Race
Hagerstown voters head to the polls next Tuesday to pick mayoral nominees. Democrat candidates include Winslow F Burhans, Washington County Commissioners president, and former Mayor Richard H Sweeney. Republican Mayor Herman L Mills seeks renomination on an economy platform with a record low tax rate. Ballot issues include an $800000 bond proposal for public works to be financed by existing levies.
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Hagerstown
Herman L. Mills
Edward M. Bearinger
Winslow F. Burhans
Washington County Commissioners
Richard H. Sweeney
Burhans
Sweeney
Mills
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Council
Driver Of Army Truck Cleared In City Accident
The U S Army truck driver involved in a crash that damaged three parked cars on West Patrick Street last Friday was acquitted of reckless driving. Magistrate Wilbur F. Sheffield presided as George Drew of Midlothian faced charges from Lt. Frank Dor and Officer R. Arnold Simmons.
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West Patrick Street
Wilbur F. Sheffield
Peppies Court
George Drew
Midlothian
Frank Dor
R. Arnold Simmons
Joan
National Guard
Cumbertla
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Am Easi-Be
Depo Grange
Opner
H Beniz Chase
Dr Foutz Honored On 80th Birthday
Dr Foutz was honored on his 80th birthday in a small ceremony attended by colleagues and friends. The event highlighted his long career in medicine and service to the community, with remarks praising his dedication and contributions.
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Dr. Foutz
Deaths of Gardner Mason Cooper Dicus Creager Smelser
Multiple obituaries from Thurmont Leesburg and surrounding areas note the deaths of Mrs. Blanche Mason Gardner at 88, Irvin T. Cooper at 57, Amanda Dicus aged 58, Mrs. Roy C. Creager at 51, and Elmer Smelser at 70. Surviving spouses and children listed. services set at local and Baltimore funeral homes with interments in Loudon Park and Olivet Cemeteries. Also reported is a new president of the Welcoming Newcomers Club, Scollard of Lee Place.
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Scollard
Lee Place
Welm
Tencheon
Elks Club
Miory Larsen
Leonard Zimmerman
Edgar Tullis
Fredcaret
Har
Fred He Chester Childs
Ing
Miss Rosilie Diffendal Dies at 83 in City
Miss Rosilie Diffendal aged 83 died this morning at the Nursing Home after a five month illness. A daughter of Samuel and Margaret Loy Diffendal, she was a member of St John’s Catholic Church. Survived by brother John and several nieces. Funeral arrangements announced by M. R. Etchison and Son, funeral directors.
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Amanda Dicus
Julius and
Augusta Kouminoff Wosch
Thurmont
Finksburg
Albert Dicus
Berkley
Michigan
Daugter
Emily Klein
Yonkers. Y
Ca Woseh
Qwings Mills
Our Lady of All
Roy C. Creeger
Trail Avenue
Creager
Frederick
Charles Herman
Laura Herman Straley
Fred
Calvary Methodist Church
Truth Seekers
Mo Olivet Cemetery
C. E. Cline and
Rosilie Diffendal
Kesalie Diffendal
Anie
Harry
Bond referendum push for county and state facilities bill
The Frederick county delegation seeks a House bill to require a referendum on issuing bonds and facilities. Middletown sewer plans face a July 1 1954 deadline after a State Board of Health order, resisted as a financial burden. A separate bill would expand emergency vehicle definitions to include chief and captains’ autos and add 5544 acres to Rockville.
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Frederick County
House of
State Board of Health
Burgess and Commissioners of
Middletown
Board of Health
Rockville
Funeral Services for Mrs. Gwendolyn C. Lindsay Held
Funeral services Saturday at Pipe Creek Church of the Brethren honored Mrs. Gwendolyn C. Lindsay wife of A Lindsay who died at home in New Windsor. Interment followed in Pipe Creek cemetery with pallbearers listed and funeral directors D D Harizler and Sons.
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Gwendolyn C. Lindsay
Pipe Creek
Anthony
Exhibit of Etchings Opens at Hood Campus Library
An exhibition of 25 signed etchings and lithographs by Thomas Hart Benton Luigi Lucioni and other noted Americans opened Monday in Hood College library. The show is a loan from the Associated American Artists Galleries New York and runs for two weeks.
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Thomas Hart Benton
Luigi Lucioni
Hood Cals
Colion
Associated American Artists Galleries
New York
Remsberg and Anderson Are Wed at Ridgeville Church
Margaret Ella Remsberg daughter of Elwood and Mrs Remsberg and Ryan Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Anderson were married Sunday December 14 at Ridgeville Methodist Church. Rev Wright officiated as they exchanged vows under a double ring ceremony. Gifts and flowers adorned the altar as families and friends witnessed the union. The bride wore a lace gown with seed pearls and carried a Bible. bridesmaid Lew Shipley wore dusty rose, and the groom’s party included Paul Remsberg and Brett Grou as ushers. A reception followed in church rooms and the couple planned to travel before settling near Long Corner where they will reside. The bride, a 1948 high school graduate, worked with Price Electric. the groom, a Lisbon High School graduate, farms nearby.
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Ella Remsberg
Elwood Remsberg
Ryan
I. Anderson
Lang
Alton Shipley
Lengil
Robert Anderson
Brett Grou
Mats Paul Rem
Dale
Brothersroaf
Counle
Price Electric Company
Croom
Lisbon
Long Corner
Marrie
and Mire
Willian
Edwin Andersen
Bert Anderson
Paul Aberg
Elwood Remberg
Malcolm F. Wright
Marjorie Hardy
Wedding celebration note with family gathered in photo
A Davis Studio image captures a family scene with four daughters and two sons all married, plus three grandchildren. The gatherers include the bride and groom, with a cake featuring a bride and groom, and several guests present in a staged celebratory setting.
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Davis Studio
Christians Are New Target
Christians Are New Target reports that a German brigade chastising actions against Christian groups have raised concerns about rising persecution in the region.
Soldier Rites Planned for War Casualty on Jan 2
Rites for a soldier lost in service are set for January 2 at a local hospital ceremony. Military honors will be conducted by clergy Emerson and Calvan of Baltimore with pallbearers Martha and Roy Datson Jr. Officers expect the body to arrive under military escort. funeral services will be conducted by a chaplain in the city.
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Nixon Ancestor Buried At Gettysburg
Gettysburg Pa Jam 21 Bath Prent Dwight Fisenhower and President Richard Nixon own land near Gettysburg Battlefield. His great grandfather George II of Elk Township Ohio was fatally wounded in the Civil War and is buried in the National Cemetery here. Bell of Washington and Jefferson College traced the ancestors and located grave 4 in Section C. The headstone marks a private in the Ohio regiment.
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Dwight Fisenhower
Richard Nixon
Pennsylvania
Allen Redding
Gettysburg Battlefield
Harrisburg
Richard
George II
Elk Township
Vinton County
Ohio
National Cemetery
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Washington and Jefferson College
Washington, Pa
Getheburg
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Cunion
Scout Support Promotes Local Pack and Girl Scout Troop
Community leaders including Cari Dunn and Monaco Lions Club backed a Cup Scout Pack and a Girl Scout troop in Barnes-Wit Dunn area. A color guard led by Griffith and Wel helped present the effort to the local group, with Hollis Hopkins coordinating as committee lead.
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Cari Dunn
Monaco Lions Club
Barnes- Wit
Griffith, Iyar
Comus Itl
Mrs. Wel
Xiopn
Jewel
Miss Ac
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Bernard
Mire
Hollis Hopkins
Notable Names in Montgomery Arrival Note
A fragmented note mentions Paul Devilar and Mrs George De jarthinn with ties to Montgomery Hi. It references Devilbiss and Japin. Devilbiss is linked to Ww Kreative fret Hersville High School class of 48, with current service in Japan.
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Naime Caywhiter
Paul
George de Jarthinn
Buthesa
Devilbiss
Frethersville High School
Japin
Weddings in Doubs and nearby areas mark multiple ceremonies
A quiet wedding in St Ichursh Doubs united Thorns Ator and Clintos C Thomas with Elmer Brosen and Mrs W T Brown in a double ring ceremony led by Reverend Gibbel. Decorations featured white snapdragons blue tapers and candles. couple to reside at 319 West Fourteenth Street. Also engagements announced for Dorothea Mag Smith Pilson and Carrie Lucille Oland Massey wedding plans pending. other ceremony held at Lisbon Methodist Church with blue nylon lace gown and old fashioned nosegay bouquets.
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Ator
Clintos C. Thomas
Elmer Brosen
W T. Brown
Gibbel
Brown
Rev
Woodbine
William Crum
Walkersville
Shirley Gland
Edding Hichard
Wurch
Salisbury
East Church Street
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Pennylvania Sherman and Farmer's Mutual Casualty Insurance
Baltimore
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Parsons
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Frederick County Women’s Clubs January Meeting Recap
Frederick County Women’s Clubs held its January gathering at Mrs. Edgar Farrell’s home with Mrs. Herman Borer presiding. The group shared childhood songs, read a January article from Good Housekeeping, and planned a February 14 covered dish supper and card party at the Community Hall.
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Merryland Tract Club
Edgar Farrell
Herman Borer
David Kifer
Edgar Ferrell
Good Housekeeping
Wenner
Carlos Myers
Bruns . Fave
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Irvin T. Cooper
Irvin Thomas Cooper
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Loudoun Hospital
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Letitia Harper Cooper
Flossie Cornelious Cooper
Shirley Gray
Nellie Cooper
Donald Gray
Washington
James
Milton Cooper
R. Raymond Barnhou
Lucket
John Page
Adamstoy Willard Cooper
Frederica
Charles M. Sandusky
Point of Rocks
Elmer Smelser
Daisy Elmer Smelser
Prospect
Mt. Airy
Evan
Susan Bastian Smelser
Anna K. Smelser
Harold A
Oakland
Calif
Lupton Karier
Harrisonburg
Albert Youns
Waynesboro
Mabel Hildebranc
Howard E. Brown Howard
Brand of
Alma H York the
Annie M. Lease
Anne Mary
Evers Benjamin Shook
Church Hill
Ballenger Creek
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Roger Gobbel
Melvin Cook
Howard €. Frye
Alvin Frye
Atlee Compher
Tobias E. Zimmerman
G. Edgar Hawker
Xtas
St. Luke’s Lutheran Cemetery
Fengaville
M. R. Etchison and Son
Charles B. Brooks
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Mt. Olivet
Hood Campus
Encryclopedia Britannica
Walter Dee
Cecil
J. Grove
Berliz German
Nixon
Countian
Clarence L. Smith
Keymar
Dorothea Mag
Raymond Orville Pilson
Son
Walkersville High School
Woodsboro
Thurmont Cluburmont Homemakers Club
New Hampshire
Milford Hatchery
Randallstown
Oldfield
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