Democratic letter hints at 1936 Democratic Convention intrigue
Peter Edson reports from Philadelphia as delegates debate how to attract Franklin D. Roosevelt’s spirit to the 1936 convention. The piece imagines a staged Truman run and a ghostwritten speech, detailing concerns from A. D. A. leaders and southern bosses about civil rights and party unity, with President Roosevelt’s presence a key focal point.
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Peter Edson
Hiladelp
Neai
Fruman
Truman
Blank
Vertion Hair
Missouri
Aple
Son Henderson
Walter Hum Rey
Jimmy Roosevelt
Mia
Claude Ipper
Lister Hill
John Sparkman
Johnston
J. Strom Thurmond
Elding Wright
William Tucty
Jake Arver
Chicago
Hague
Jersey City
I Mowers
E Democratic
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Presidenc
Vention Needlis
eGtTa
Adelphia
Crenso
Untitled fragment about Mr Jonn W Remsburg sick at daughter’s home
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mr Jonn W Remsburg ill at his daughter's home with references to individuals Hather, Pewilla, a teacher, and ministers. The text includes scattered names and places like Martinsburg and Rockville, plus references to a reform church and local figures, but the context is unclear.
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Jonn
Remsburg
Hather
Doctor Says Poisonous Snakes and Treatment Questions
Dr Edwin P B Jordan discusses the distribution of venomous snakes in the Rocha in region and the rising human fatalities from bites. He explains treatment aims to slow venom absorption, warns about misused remedies, and urges public education on snake behavior and bite prevention. The column also answers a reader query on chickenpox scar removal, noting plastic surgery may help only for one or two serious scars if a competent specialist is available.
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Waert Bos
Rochain
United States
Body Of Pvt Fulmer Arrives In Middletown
The body of Pvt Edward J Fulmer 20 year old son of Mr and Mrs Middletown Frederick county soldier reported killed in action in the invasion of Normandy arrived in Middletown on Monday He graduated from Middletown High School and died February 18 1943 after enlisting in Bethesda while stationed in northern Ireland before going to England Funeral services to be conducted at the Middletown funeral home by Rev Wi The Glad Company in charge of arrangements A deed for sale of property in Potomac noted in the local records.
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Edward Sir. Fulmer
Middletown
Frederick County
Normandy
Edward J. Fulmer
Mainy
Fulmer
Bethesda
Dratland
Eire
England
Best
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Calls and Births
Personal items mention Mr Donald McLuckie and Mr Airy at University of Maryland teaching role. Visitors include J Arthur Painter of Carrollton and families from Rockville Urbana and Mt Airy. A birth announced for a son of Mr and Mrs Adams from Urbana.
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Donald McLuckie
Airy
Washington Street
Mer
University of Maryland
Phi Delta Kappa National
Katherine Schwartzbeck
Gaithersburg
J. Arthur Painter
Carrollton
Charles Remsburg
Clarence Sipple Dren
Rockville
Carl V Summers
Lawson H. Summers
Ridge Road
Mt Airy
Jim Columbus
O . LL. Hively
West Tors
Charles S. Gar
Paur
Carlton Urbana
Frederick Thero
Merle Powell
A Paul Kallowar
E. A. Lehmall
Sundar
Meadows Gambrill
Day
Phyllis Donalbeck
Warren Chestnutt
Washington
Questions And Answers From The Panama Canal Era
A reader asks about the cost to transit the Panama Canal and learns tolls can reach around $4 005 with some ships paying up to $15 000 to cross from ocean to ocean on this five mile waterway. The issue also touches pensions for ex Confederates and oil production by continent. It covers a turn about record by Queen Mary, Titian’s head of Christ, and a northern state location near the Pole.
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Panama Canal
Wedding Bells for Elkins and Whisner in Quiet Ceremony
A quiet July wedding linked Luther Elkins and Helle Whisner in a United Brethren Church ceremony with J. H. Schruitt performing the ring rite. Attendants included Ernest Johnson and family, with a later note of another newlywed couple, and gifts exchanged among relatives.
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Elkins
Helle Whisner
Charles Whisner
Center Street
Luther Elkins
For
United Brethren Church
J. HL Schruitt
Ernest Johnson
Clarksburg
Wrehmaid
Homer
Local sales and notices across Liberistown and area
Local ads show hard shell crabs for sale on Thursday to Saturday with orders by Wednesday evening, plus various merchants in Liberistown and Frederick offering plants, fruits, paper goods, and used cars. Includes antique ching ware, garden produce from Quynn Orchards, and a large Ford dealership inventory with delivery details and contact numbers.
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Robert Weddle
The Renner Motor Co Vehicle Sale Notice
Announcement listing motor vehicles and accessories for sale by Renner Motor Co. including cash register electric fans stock and various car models such as Ford Coupe Wagon Sedans and Harley Davidsons. Names mentioned include John Wilbur Reever and Blick's Indian Cycle Shop with stock items and prices inferred from the ad.
Local Notices and Ads from Frederick Area, 1940s Style
A fragmented page combines gun public notices, parade announcements, and mixed local advertisements. It mentions a Hose Co parade, a car dealership sale, eye care ads, insecticide products, and a variety of shops in Frederick and nearby towns. The readable items include notices about a parade sign-up, a sale at Fr edrick motor company, and several service and retail promotions.
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Independent Hose Co
Cocke Uiday
Envine Hous
Jn Georail
To Be Rearrested Upon His Discharge
Leroy Staub a former Carroll county resident linked to an escape case mirrors prior run ins. Authorities after his discharge from Frederick County Prison moved to rearrest him for escape. Staub had a 1944 term connected to Fe Heights and faced ongoing legal proceedings.
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Leroy Staub
Carroll County
Frederick Coun
Anders
House of Correction
Stein
Stead
Wasarre
Staub
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Pewilla
Althouse
D. Baxer Vans
Martinsburg
Mona
Reat Southern Printing
Ang Manuiopa
Paolo
Ioining Parsons
Dham
Storm
Jorone Watt Fredeces
Alfred
Edwin PB. Jordan
NEA Service
Pvt
Beed
Potomac
Continents
North America
South America
Europe
New York
Christ
Titian
Ain Nest
Chri
North Pole
Lake of the Woods
Canadian Territory
Nelle
Glen Mi “Ho
Canada
Cere
Renee Phylis Croson
An Marcellus B. Croson
Scott Key
Ch Point
Preston L. Hahn
Walkersville
Emma Jane
Richard Holmes Baker
Snader Baker
Walkersville Methodist Church
Festival Methodist Church Hall
Liberistown, Md
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Arousemes
Mess
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Cy the Family
Binzo Thaursday
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Oden Schencer
Klein
North Market ST
Charles
Baker
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Shreve
EL 6Th Street
College Avenue
Hillside Coal Company
Reichs Ford
Quynn
Hillcrest Orchards
Frederick
Ford
Sincer
Tohn Wilbur
Reever
T A
the Renner Motor Co
Sicre & Windos
Marnet
Tates
Ned North Teie
Ser Blick
Indian Cycle Shop
Carmack's Grocery
Amore Stgt
Ts Hon
Dfrick Motor CO
Fort Desha
Frederick Livestuck Sales
Hey Wets
AW Boyer
Er Insurance Agency
North Court Street
Tel Te Tid
Kemp's
Mars Opticians
Starket
Arthur D Lambert
East Church Street
Market Street
Weil Brothers
Frederick, Md
U. S
Jlaom
Venetian Blind Service
Meadows
Bamore
Rederick
Kent
the News
Custer Baling
ELS. CP
de Erick
West Pa St. Or
Johnsville
Siand
Hed
Amy
Ath St. Ng
Penn State
Panis
Sateen
Ron Hevier
Felt McGee
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