Shriner Seeks Ideal Small Town Humour Then Fame
Herb Shriner, Indiana born comic, explains the craft of stand up and memory. He emphasizes a stock of 250 monologues built from observed small town life and nostalgia. He compares his aim to Will Rogers while seeking a personal path beyond the nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Junior
Herb Shriner
Indiana
Shriner
Crilics
Will Rogers
Hel
Rogers
Herb
Ernie Pyle
Able City
Shriners
Marylanders to Meet and National Debt Critique
A long editorial urges reduce non defense spending and debt growth while noting Americans owe 257 billion dollars. It laments pork barrel spending and calls for restraint amid war fears. The piece then reports the Marylander Association of Ohio 45th annual reunion set for July 15 at Community Park Troy Ohio with Frederick County natives in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marylander Association of
Ohio
Community Park
Troy
Frederick County
Herman
Babington
Yellow Springs
Wilbur Eyler
Emmitsburg
Mack Roberson
Glen Wilhide
Omar Eyler
Norman Haupt
Local Yems From The Columns Of The News
Heat waves cause prostration and labor disruption in Frederick with twenty brick workers quitting. Noon reading hits 100 degrees as horses suffer in fields and farmers work by moonlight. A porch collapse on West Fifth Street injures no one seriously. Athletic Park exhibition draws 760 with drills and a 150 yard run. Dog catcher's first day nets five dogs and one arrest. Stone porch under construction at Henry Debring residence on South Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rufus King
West Fifth Street
Athletic Park
United Dram and Bugle Corps
Hook and
Drill Association
Marty Marman
Thomas W. Eyler
Frank Suman
Henry Debring
South Market Street
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Colinins Of The News
July 2 1931 summary notes a July 1 storm with 102 degree heat causing lightning shocks power outages and property damage. Frederick County unemployment efforts draw praise from Maryland Director Raymond W Bellamy who meets with local officials. Richard Zimmerman returns from a Lutheran training camp near Biglerville Pa. A Baltimore and Ohio train derailed by a tree between Point of Rocks and Brunswick injuring engineer P M Burdgile minor injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Raymond W. Bellamy
Maryland
U. S. Secretary of Labor
Munshower
Richard Zimmerman
T. E. Zimmerman
Adamstown
Lutheran Leadership Training Camp
Biglerville
Baltimore and Ohio
Hagerstown
Washington
Catoclin Station
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Federal Employment Gains Outside Capital
The Civil Service Commission reports faster growth in federal employment outside Washington than inside it. In the first three months of the year the Washington area rose seven percent while the non capitals’ gain reached nine percent. California leads with about 238,000 federal employees. Washington area has 243,600, followed by New York 182,600 and other states listed.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Texas
Ulingis
Nationalists Expect Prolonged Korea Armistice Talks
Formosa July 2 Chinese Nationalist officials predicted talks in Korea would run long. They cited Reds seeking a ten day lapse to consult Moscow on details. Officials declined to be named to avoid complicating the issue and straining allied ties, especially with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Korea
Moscow
United States
Newsprint Price Hike Impacts US Publishers
A $10 per ton rise in newsprint costs strains US publishers as Canadian producers blame freight, labor, and production costs for the higher prices. The increase takes effect yesterday, affecting paper supply across the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Oatis Trial Opens in Prague on Spying Charge
In Prague this morning William N. Oatis, the U S correspondent, faced trial charged with espionage for the United States. The case opens amid Cold War tensions and international protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oqatis
Frankfurt
Germany
Associated Press
William N. Oatis
Prague
Czechoslovakia
United States
Dorothy Dix Columns on Generosity and Family Roles
Dorothy Dix counsels on a generous couple Gerald and Sally, praising selfless charity while warning against overreach that harms a family. She advises balancing kindness with future security and shares a widow mother’s dilemma about living with sons and in-laws.
Cease fire in Korea debated by US officials and Allies
US and Soviet responses to a potential cease fire in Korea are examined as officials weigh conditions and timing. The piece discusses clarifications at Moscow and the UN aims in restoring peace and security, with references to MacArthur’s proposed direct talks and prior statements by Truman.
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Washington
United States
Korea
Moscow
Gromyko
Earneast
United Nations
Yalu River
U.N
Congress
U. MN
MacArthur
Formosa
China
U. N
Truman
Tryave Lie
The
Lions Meet Civilians in Wednesday Little League Game
A Wednesday morning game at 10 A. M. features the Lions against the Civilians in a Little League clash. The matchup promises early season action with local youth teams competing for league standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Civitans
Playground Activities Highlight City Events Tonight and Tuesday
City playgrounds host tournaments and activities this evening and Tuesday including marble and marble tournaments, midget softball, paddle tennis, craft sessions, folk dancing, dramatic play, rhythm bands, and a Mother Goose night at Tiny Tot Town. Arnold Fleagle to umpire Tuesday games.
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Washington Street
McCurdy Field
North Market Street
Rosedale Park
Harmon Field
Tiny Tot Town
Mullinix Park
East Third Street
Baker Park
Staley Park
Babee Fark
Craft
Washington St
Arnold Fleagle
McCurdy
Rosedale
Harmon Vield
East Third St
Mutunix Park
Babee Park
Social notes recount receptions and travels across Maryland towns
Mrs Wil lam Christie hosted about 200 at Grace church Gaithersburg. Local families report wintering in Louisiana returning home to Poolesville and Gaithersburg while others vacationed at Capon Springs and Niagara Falls. Births and career moves include a daughter born June 2% at Frederick Memorial Hospital and Dr Raymond Markley joining the Hospital for the Women of Maryland after Army service.
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Willam Christie
Hall of Grace Church
Gaithersburg
Ralph Walker
Ralph Howard
Louisiana
William B. Everett
Poolesville
Rose Cottage
Fred Jones
Texas
Louis Reed
Capon Springs
W. Va
Chas. A. Opel
H. C. Zacharias
Bethesda
Frederick
Ventnor City
N. J
Harry E. Hahn
Charles Love
Brenda Hahn
Edna May Steel
Ridgeville
Niagara Falls
Watkins Glen
Atlantic City
Paul
Clay
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Clara Baile Beck
Mt. Airy
Western Maryland College
New York City
Long Island
N. Y
New Jersey
Ernestine Pettingall
Sabillasville
Thirza Pettingall
West Second Street
G. Raymond Shipley
Suzanne Shipley
Mary Catherine Green
Lake George
New York
Shipley
Washington
Ocean City
E. L. Annan
Indianapolis
Ind
E. L. Annan, Jr
Emmitsburg
Robert D. Fogle
Daniel A. Fogle
Sjamsville
Medical Replacement Training Center
Brooks Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Harold W. Schildt
Atlee Schildt
Legore
Roy Strawsburg
South Market Street
George Hoover
Saginaw
Louise Ranneberger
Mount Wolf
Calvin Rhoads
York
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joseph Dielon
Henry R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Roy J. Hyndman
Jefferson Drug
Raymond Law Markley
Raymond L. Markley
Moyersville
Hospital For the Women of Maryland
Baltimore
Markley
University of Maryland Medical School
Tilton General Hospital
Fort Dix
Medical brief from Union Bridge and surrounding areas
Reports from Maryland hospitals include Associate Judge Varrick M. Schnauffer recovering after a minor operation at Providence Hospital Washington and expected home soon. Several others are hospitalized or treated: Mrs George Green evacuated to Frederick Emergency Hospital. Mrs John Royer with a broken hip to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mrs Arlen Reid and Mrs David Styles to Frederick Memorial and Union Memorial Hospitals respectively. Mr Bessie Buckingham undergoing an operation at University Hospital Baltimore. Mrs Elizabeth Keefer treated at Union Memorial Baltimore. Mrs Charles M Mathias Sr returned home after six weeks’ Frederick Memorial Hospital treatment. Shorty Stonesifer sustained a double leg fracture from a hay load. Mr Charles L Strosnider recovering after major surgery at University Hospital Baltimore. Mrs Andrew Morgan moved to Frederick Memorial Hospital from North Market Street.
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Varrick MM. Schnauffer
Providence Hospital
Washington
Union Bridge
George Green
Frederick Emergency Hospital
John Royer
Johnsville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Arlen Reid
David Styles
Bark Hill
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Bessie Buckingham
Mt. Airy
University Hospital
Elizabeth Keefer
Charles McC. Mathias
Council Street
Andrew Morgan
North Market Street
Married at Sunshine Eloise Reed Weds Elbert Welsh Jr
Mr and Mrs Chymer Reed announce the marriage of their daughter Eloise to Elbert Welsh Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elbert Welsh of Poplar Springs The ceremony was at Mount Carmel church Sunshine with Rev Jarden and Rev Henry officiating The wedding party included Mary Jane Dick inson as maid of honor and bridesmaids Shirley Ann Reed Frances Ziegler and Jean Hill The best man was David Patrick Ushers were Buddy Piper Alvin Howes and William Spaulding The flower girl was Patricia Reed and ring bearer Harry Reed Jr The couple honeymooned at Niagara Falls They will reside in their new furnished apartment at Thurmont The bride employed at Cambridge Rubber Co The groom at Cannon Shoe Company Thurmont
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Sunshine
Chymer Reed
Brookeville
Eloise
Elbert Welsh, Jr
Elbert Welsh
Poplar Springs
Jarden
Henry
Mount Carmel Church
Mary Jane Dickinson
Christiansburg
Shirley Ann Reed
Frances Ziegler
Jean Hill
David Patrick
Buddy Piper
Alvin Howes
Wm. Spaulding
Patricia Reed
Harry Reed, Jr
Welsh
Niagara Falls
John Wooy
Euphemia Rotering
Chuir
William Sterbinsky
Cambridge Rubber Co
Tane
Town
Cannon Shoe Company
Thumont
Thurmot
Youth Meeting Opens Today at Hood College
Hood College hosts Presbyterian Senior Conference of the Baltimore Synod with 150 high school youths arriving to participate in devotional sessions and conventions through July 9. Rev. Dr. Earl Fowler directs a staff of twelve as Morning Watch devotional services begin daily at 7 30 and convocations start at 8 40 focusing on faith topics and world church issues.
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Wom
Stewart McKenzie
Heard Gebhart
Amos
Morris Rider
Iran
Near East
Westminster
Lew Brin
Wyncote
Wedding Bells Ring for Topper Little Nuptials
Miss Anna Rosella Topper and Darrell James Little wed in a nine o’clock ceremony at St. Joseph’s Church Emmitsburg Rt 2. Rev Michael O’Brien officiated before pink and white gladioli. The bride wore white slipper satin with seed pearls and a long train. Geraldine Topper served as maid of honor in blue organdy.
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Little
Vopp
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Emmitsburg
Anna Rosella Topper
Jacob Topper
Rt. 2
Darrell James Little
Joseph Little
Thurmont
Michael O'Brien
Geraldine Topper
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Boyle
Edward P. Thomas, Jr
Rockwell Terrace
South College Parkway
West College Terrace
Detroit
C. Lease Bussard
Frederick, Md
Optimist Club
Optimist International
Dorothy Dix
Miss Dix
Sally
Gerald
Amy
U. S
David Lawrence
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Seca
Neca
I Pel
Frederick High School
Ruth Ehlers
National Recreation Association
Frederick Recreation Commission
Saul Kaye
Frances Ramsburg
Marianne Lindenstruth
Diane Schnhuffer
Shirley Cramer
Barbara Moberly
Eleanor Collins
Ruth Fitze
Mary Thomas
Barbara Kaufman
Alice Love
AVICE
Mohammed
Abi Bekr
H. T. Webster
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