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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
5
Obituary notices record the passing of 86 year old Mrs. Carper of Salem tied to her Legion Auxiliary work and family in Virginia and Maryland. Also noted are the deaths of retired carpenter John W Cartzendafner at Union Bridge and Charles E Alexander of Boonsboro with service details and surviving relatives.
Funeral services for Charles F Willard Jr a Knoxville native who died Sunday at his home in Great Cacapon West Virginia will be held at his late home Wednesday afternoon at one o clock Rev L M Messick will officiate Interment will be in Greenway Cemetery Berkeley Springs West Virginia Parks funeral director
Mrs. Constance Woodward won a partial divorce from Jesse Woodward amid testimony he used a specially equipped truck with peepholes and a radio to spy on her. He chased her with private detectives, claimed they photographed an incident, and she testified of beatings during nine years of marriage. A alimony and child support ruling was deferred for further review. A separate note mentions plans for a 614 million dollar Shenandoah River power plant near Riverton, Va., to be operational by December 1969 as part of the Potomac Edison System.
John A Lomax, famed Texas ballad hunter who pursued American folk songs, died in a Greenville hospital after a heart attack suffered last Friday. His work preserved songs like Homie on the Range Goodby Old Paint and She Dying Cowboy.
Miss Mary P. Green daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Green Thurmont wed George A. Willard Jr son of Mr and Mrs George A Willard Sr Saturday at 2 PM in the United Brethren parsonage Thurmont Rev Ivan G Naugle officiated The bride works at Clair Frock Co the groom at Cannon Shoe Factory Also details of Lantz Wierman wedding with Paul Richard Lantz and ceremony at Deerfield United Brethren church plus reception and job notes
Afr and Mrs John DeGrange announce son Russell Eugene born Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Dr and Mrs James B Thomas and infant Mildred J move to Frederick and will practice here. Dr Thomas son of Dr and Mrs B O Thomas. Nevin T N Waskey and wife return from ten day Ft Lauderdale trip. John H Clark flags 82nd birthday. Walter A Danner Jr and wife announce birth of son Michael Alan at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Howard McKnight and wife Welcome daughter Linda Jean born January 15 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Knight formerly Virginia Moessinger.
Among the sick, Mr. Abram Hemp of Jefferson remains about the same at home after a slight cerebral hemorrhage Thursday evening. Mrs. L. E. Brown of Lovettsville Va. has returned home from Frederick Memorial Hospital much improved. Mrs. Annabell Eaton of Lewistown underwent an operation at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is progressing satisfactorily. Rollins J. Atkinson Jr. has returned home at 5 East Fifteenth Street after recent surgery and is doing well. Mr. Dawson J. Horine, recently a candidate for Congress, is nearly recovered at his Myersville home from injuries from an automobile accident near Plane No. 4.
Chicago January 26 C W Bailey former ABA president urged banks to deny credit to the speculative farmer who bins his wheat or crib s his corn for higher prices He said country bankers must take leadership roles in communities farming is a speculative business meaning a loan to buy land for future prices He contrasted with buying more acreage to build a self sustaining unit NAMED ON COMMITTEE Charles H Remsberg Ray E H Smith and Henry R Shoemaker named as the county's representatives on a four state effort to aid farmers through modern methods equipment and techniques They attended a Farmer's Meeting in Hagerstown BIRTHDAY PARTY John David Zimmerman son of Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman Frederick was given a party by his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Melvin Wetzel Hagerstown to celebrate his 13th birthday on January 21 Gifts were given and refreshments served
The wedding of Miss Martha Ann Messier to Charles David Kephart took place at Trinity Lutheran Church Taneytown with a candlelight ceremony. Officiant Rev Glenn L Stahl, organ selections and vocal numbers accompanied the service. The bride wore aquamarine crepe, presented bouquets. reception followed at the bridal home and a wedding trip to New York and Montclair.
Taneytown residents Mr and Mrs William Stansbury announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Theodore Wolfe Jr son of Mr Theodore Wolfe Sr of Davis Avenue No wedding date set Rev J Robert Boyer son of Mr and Mrs John Boyer near Keedysville has a one term scholarship from the Church of the Brethren Women’s Work Division in Maryland He will receive his graduation certificate May 31 and plans to attend McPherson College in Kansas this fall.
Local ad lists reduced price used cars including a 1947 Ford sedan at 895 dollars and a 1946 Ford coupes, plus 1937 Pontiacs and Chevrolets with various conditions. Also notes a public sale moving from Frederick County, Md featuring a Majestic gas stove, airline radio, sewing machine, furniture, antiques, and tools with cash terms. Auctioneer Emmett R. Bowlus.
A collage of 1948 Frederick area notices includes card of thanks for Harver C. Wills and family expressions of gratitude for kindness at funeral. Also offers for repossessed used cars, auction sales of personal property, junk and salvage services, insulation and home improvement ads, and local shop promotions. Community notices list auctions, pork and livestock sales, and a Sunday shooting match sponsored by Middletown AMVETS with Vera Rudy's Meadow venue.
By order of Frederick County Orphans Court an administrator will sell at No 409 North Market Street Frederick City on January 30 1948 at 1 pm a large assortment of household effects antique items and common goods including furniture kitchenware linens and appliances. Terms are cash. no removal until paid. Auctioneer Emmett R Bowlus and Clerk Reymond A Haugh.
ARCTICAIRE INCORPORATED announces new closing hours at 5 p m Saturdays from February 7. The ad promotes car offers including 3946 Ford Deluxe Tudor and 1941 Ford Deluxe Fordor with a list of other prewar models and a contact for Walter P Feaga at 41 W Patrick St.
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Washington A who passed away one year ago on January 24 1347 The verse expresses deep sorrow and enduring love from his wife and children with lines about missing him and the lasting impact on their lives
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