Monumental War Correspondents Arch Honors Civil War
A hillside landmark atop South Mountain near Burkitsville Maryland honors Civil War correspondents with the War Correspondents Arch. Erected in 1896 by subscription led by George Fred Townsend the memorial contains arches a statue a panel of quotations and multiple embellishments. It commemorates 157 war reporters and artists including Brady Hay Reid Noyes and Watterson with ties to Townsend and the New York Herald World and Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Cleaves
Irs
Cleaves
U.S. War Department
Advocate Messenger
Danville
Washington Star
Burkitsville
South Mountai
Potomac
Braddock Heights
Middletown
Gathland
Gapland
Townsend
Maryland State Department of Forests and Parks
Chase
New York Herald and World
Pope
Cedar Mountain
Five Forks
Richmond
Lincoln
Askelen
Georgetown
Del
Maryland
Cambridge
Chestery Town
Princess Anne
Salisbury
Gath
Crampton’s Gap
Harper's Ferry
Gapland Townsend
Chesapeake
Katy
Mid- Roletown
JM. B. Brady
John Hay
Whitelaw Reid
New York Tribune
Crosby S. Noyes
Louisville Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
Lloyd Lowndes
Hay
Reid
Noyes
Death notices and community news from Bolivar and Harpers Ferry
Relatives learn that Elsie Mae Webb age 73 wife of George S. Webb of Harpers Ferry has died after a year of poor health Survived by husband and four daughters Also noted are the death of Mrs Virginia May Hoffmaster born August 28 1920 and other local obituaries and a flu epidemic report The Bolivar Harpers Ferry area hosts church events skate party Lions Club banquet and a Boy Scouts camping plan with community notices and upcoming charitable drives The March of Dimes will be observed January 28 with volunteer coordinators named in Bolivar and Harpers Ferry
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Maryland
George B. McClellan
Sharpsburg
W. 8. Franklin
Jefferson
Hargerstown
Harper's Ferry
Franklin
Harper’s Ferry
Preston Cane
J. Millard Tawes
Sharpburg
Union
Confederacy
Wat
Arch
Winston Churchill
Thomas Pains
Thucydides
Des
G. E. Webb
Bolivar - Harpers Ferry
Elsie Mae Webb
George S. Webb
Harpers Ferry
Webb
Jefferson County
Braddock Heights
Charles Clover
Gaithersburg
Virginia May Hoffmaster
Melvin C. Hoffmaster
Charles Town General Hospital
Dargon
Samples Manor Church of God
Lillian Waters
Rosalie, Whiddicomb
Baltimore
Charles Kretzer
Carro
W. Agripich
Ado
Bolivar
Walter Webb
Elashia Webb
H. E. Benjamin
Silver Spring
Camp Hill
Bolivar, Methodist Church
Robert Melender
Sherri
Bails
Ton Pa
New York
Bolivar Methodist Church
H.R. Lloyd
Arlington
Lewis Beek
Boy Scouts Troop 28
W. T. Moore
Explorer
Robert Horn
Walkersville Socials and Family News Highlight Local Events
A surprise stock shower honors Mrs. John Albright hosted by Mrs. Anders of Union Bridge and Mrs. Roop of New Windsor at the Zimmerman residence. Guests include numerous Walkersville residents and relatives with attendees and absentees noted. Also reported are local moves, birthdays, and visits, with Turkish chromite export growth from 1948 to 1957 mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Devilbiss
Walkersville
John Albright
Donald Anders
Union Bridge
Charles Roop
New Windsor
Glenn Zimmerman
Anders
Roop
Margaret Clevison
Lenore Whitmore
Vernon Rippean
Trego Zimmerman
Henry Hearn
Walter Dudrow
William Pei
Rey
Frank Rosenberger
History as Profit and Perpetuity
A reflective line asserts that history should be valued as a lasting possession rather than a prize essay. It frames profit and memory as intertwined, suggesting enduring significance beyond financial gain. The tone emphasizes permanence over temporary acclaim.
Trains in Jujuy Run In Six Minutes Prompting Probe
Argentine commuter rail surprised as a train completed the trip in six minutes instead of twenty. Officials found the engineer and fireman had stocked the cab with wine, prompting an internal inquiry into the unusually fast run.
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Jujuy
Argentina
Community Chest Meeting Set for February 2
The Community Chest of Frederick County will hold its annual meeting February 2 at 11 am in the Frederick YMCA auditorium. Representatives from seven member agencies will report on past work and future plans. J Harold Hooper of Hood College will preside. any past United Appeal contributor is invited. A slate of new officers will be proposed and elections held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest of Frederick Counity
Frederick Ymca
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Federated Charities
Esther Grianage
Children’s Aid Society
YMCA
J. Harold Hooper
Hood College
Community Chest
United Appeal
Ellis Wachter
County Church Schedules Outline Sunday Services
Listings show Jefferson United Church of Christ Walkersville Methodist and many others with service times and Sunday School across towns like Mt. Pleasant St. Paul St. Luke and Zion. Several churches note worship times, youth classes, and evening activities in a regional ecclesiastical directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson United Church of Christ
Willard Stevens
Walkersville
R. D. Thompson
Jefferson Lutheran
E. ¥. Young
St. Paul
St. Luke
Churen
Mt. Zion
P.m
Tanior Luther League
Myersville
A. Markley
Church Hill
St. John
Manor Lutheran
Point of Rocks
St. Luke's
Woodsboro
New Market
A_ Bryan
Grace
St. Paul's
Urbana
Zion
Utica
Taneytown Evan
United Brethren
A. W. Garvin
Taneytoun
Barts
Harney
Christmas charity noted by Taneytown church groups
Donations and programs described for veterans’ families and church youth groups. Activities include church school at 9 a.m. 10 a.m. service 6 p.m. chaplain Mrs Dorothy Staziey and catechetical classes. Brownie and Girl Scout troops report 155 members. district meeting in Boonsboro January 10. next district hosted by Francis Scott Key Unit March 20 with a white elephant party after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taneytown Trinity Evan
Virings
Ginia Miller
Boonsboro
Francis Scott Key
Essay Contest Plans Announced by American Legion Post
The Francis Scott Key Post American Legion announces an essay contest in city and county schools with the theme Our Flag And What It Means To Me. Prizes will honor senior and junior students. winning essays advance to the state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis. Scott Key Post
American Legion
Mildred Kott
Myer
Americanism
Hazel Frautt
Legion Home
East Church Street
Anna Wastler
Victor Cuhen Hospital
Montevue
Madeline Gilbert
Harmony Grove
Do it Yourself Desk Shocks Franklin N J Council
The Franklin Township Committee chose a new desk cost 2000 dollars, then rejected it as too high. Councilman J Willard Vitet built a sturdier desk at 200 in wood costs, without a glass top. The piece aims to resist heated council debates.
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Franklin
N. J
J. Willard Vitet
Viet
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South Mountain
Thuesdides
Xenophon
Anabasis
Freissari
Philip de Commines
Braddock
Fredericktown
Daly
Ranklin
Mr. Trumbull
Washington
Lafayette
Sevral
Theoore Wilson
Gen. Sheridan
Dr. Livingstone
Henry M. Stanley
Americaneiz
MacGahan
Rhiva
Department of Forests and Parks
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Haber’s
Frederick
Ter
Susan Jacobson
Thomas Kline
Jack Lee
Jackson North
Castleman
Robert Rothenhoefer
Robert Pilgram
Robert Swanson
Elizabeth Davis
Dick Harp
Combo
Friendship Fire Company
Alfred Collins
Jaycees
Jeferson County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Citizen's Fire Hall
Charles Town
Larry Wilt
Raymond Wilt
Harpers Ferry High
Memorial Hospital
Wil
University Hospital
Charlottesville
Winchester Chesier
William Harris
Bolivar Andy
Myrtle Hae
Et Im
Nora Robinson
Penny Menefee
Anna Schrack
Julia Ang Fields
Sandra Littleton
Jack Cameron
Har‘pers Ferry Group
T. L. Rissier
Winters
Paul E. Ters
Harwood Cauffman
Tt Sp. m
Clifford Mose
Baker
Winchester
Benjamin Morgan
David Bradley
Turkey
Ned
West Indies
South America
Afroat
Mauretania
Maris
Boyer
Travel
Agency
Court St
Burkittsville
Zirkle
St. Pauls
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Ministry
Taneytown St. Joseph’s Catholic
F. P. Wagner
Holy Name Society
Woodbine
Gu Rt
Sykesville
Drag and Prescription Service
Pearre
South Market St
Consumer Loan Department
Farmers and Mechanics
Citizens National Bank OF Frederick
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The
Federal Reserve System
Libertytown Bank
Libertytown, Md
Frederick Shopping Center
Fort Detrick Facility
Mount Airy Bank
Mount Airy, Md
Citizens Office Market
Patrick Sts
Union Bridge Bank Office
Union Bridge, Mad
Westinghouse Laundromat
Solth Market ST
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