New York City Population Drops. Tokyo Leads World Metropolis List
World city ranking shows New York fell to third after Tokyo and London. The Census Bureau special count records New York’s population at 7,771,508 in seven years, with suburbs swelling and residents fleeing to New Jersey Long Island Westchester and Connecticut. Tokyo's population reached 8,471,657 last June while London stands at 8,239,910. The analysis notes New York remains dense per acre and cites foreign students and American travelers shaping perceptions of the United States abroad.
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New York
Tokyo
London
Census Bureau
Long Island
New Jersey
Westchester County
Connecticut
Putnam
Dutchess
Hudson
Sullivan
Acre
States
District of Columbia
Atlantic
Alon
America
Jackpot Day prizes listed by Frederick Chamber of Commerce
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce Retail Division released a list of stores participating in Jackpot Day sales awards for today, tomorrow, and Saturday. Participating merchants include Sears Roebuck and Company, Remberg's Jewelers, Colonial Jewelers, Jacobson's, Quynn's Hardware, One Hour Martinizinc, Snow White Grills, Blue Ridge News Agency, Kemp's, Schroeder's, Colonial Music Shop, Hellasder's, and many others. More stores may join as the event progresses.
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Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Joseph F. Rhoderick
Frederick Chamber
Sears Roebuck and Conrpany
Remberg’s Jewelers
Lana Labe
Colonial Jewelers
Princeton
Potomac Edison Company
Jacobson’s
Quynn’s
Gilberts
Ormond’s
Rosenours
Williamson's
Tac
Graz
McCrory’s
Penney's
Hendrickson's
Blue Jay Shoes
Earle’s
Siice
Local Couples Celebrate Milestones and Family News
Mr and Mrs Daniel Landes of 528 Lee Place marked their 29th wedding anniversary on July 16. Galen Smith and family of Wilson Place and Klora Smith of Braddock Heights visited relatives after a 3800 mile trip through New England New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. Eleanor Clabaugh of Detour stayed four weeks with grandparents Harry and Mrs Clabaugh in Taneytown. Leon Etzler of Sykesville announced the birth of Joan Elaine their fourth child and third daughter at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore on July 1. Mrs Etzler is formerly Mildred Widmann of Frederick.
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Daniel Landes
Lee Place
Galen Smith
Wilson Place
Klora Smith
Braddock Heights
New England
New Brunswick
Scotia
Cape Breton Island
Eleanor Clabaugh
Detour
Harry Clabaugh
Taneytown
Leon
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns July 18 1907
Edward F. Eichelberger urged a practical building law before the Mayor and Aldermen, with the matter referred to the city attorney. Two liquor license applications in Burkittsville were rejected by Judge John C. Motter amid 65 resident protests. Former State Senator Frank C. Norwood and Miss Nannie Routzahn of Frederick, now in Washington, wed and will tour Europe. County Commissioners awarded a coal contract for the Court House to Ira E. Biser’s firm. Frederick Lawn Tennis Association opens season with match against Thurmont Tennis Club on East Third Street. Frederick club entrants include Jolliffe, J. F. Smith, Haydon, Toms, DeGrange, Maus.
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Edward 5. Eichelberger
Burkitttsville
John C. Motter
Ormer
Frank C. Norwood
Missj Nannie Routzahn
Frederick
Washington
Europe
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Norwood
First National Bank
Board of County Commissioners
Ira E_ Biser azent
Frederick Lawn Tennis Association
Thurmoent Tennis Club
East Third Street
Frederick Club
Jolliffe
J. F. Smith
Haydon
Toms
DeGrange
Mausby
Twenty Years Ago Hems From The Columns Of The News
A July 18 1933 recap notes the Yenion and Unit Eds winning most prizes at a Firemen’s Association parade. Willard N Garret home damaged by a coal stove explosion. Jean Roop’s two week vacation ends after a fall in Catonsville. Thelma Nixdorff and Sara Ray sail from New York for a four week cruise to San Juan and St Thomas.
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Yenion
Uniteds
Willard N. Garret
West Patrick Street
Jean Roop
Gauthier
G. E Roop
Mr. Airs
James A. Gilbert
Catonsville
Thelma Nixdorff
Sara Ray
New York City
San Juan
Puerto Rico
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Cement Strike Halts Major Maryland Construction
Cement pouring across Maryland has slowed or stopped as a nationwide two month strike drags on. Five large highway projects including approaches to the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel are halted. the tunnel itself is intact but paving may wait. Schools, a nuclear plant build, and factory structures are paused. many firms face layoffs.
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Tne Associated Press
Maryland
State Roads Commissions
Baltimore Harbor
Baltimore County
Victor Frenkis
Baltimore Contractors, Inc
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Western Electric Co
Arlington Va
Walter Goertz
Morrow Brothers, Inc
Martin Co
Bethlehem Steel Co
Hoover Electronics
Baltimore
Hines
Harry T. Campbell Sons. Corp
Robert Porter
S. Bonsal Brooks
Arundel Brooks’ Corp
Martinsburg
W. Va
Standard Lime
Black and Cement Co
Circa- American-Marietta Corp
Washington Area
R. Edwin Disharnon
Annapolis Concrete Co
Washington
James Talbott
Talbott Concrete Co., Inc
Anne Arundel County
Cambridge-Maryland ‘Hospital
Cambridge
Salisbury
Wendell Potter
Pocahontas Sc
SRC
Baltimore Beltway
John Hanson
Viers Mill
Georgia Avenue
Thurymont
Frederick
Frederick County
Brunswick-Rosemont Road
Reedysville Votes For Public Water System Plan
Residents backed a Tay lor Memorial Park meeting vote for a Keelysville to Boonsboro water line with a 38 year bond, noting 150 attendees and potential lower fire insurance rates. Costs include 125060 for construction, hydrants, and per foot to homes, with yearly charges from 48 to 33 dollars.
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Taylor Memorial Park
Reedysville
Boons
Rannchara
Charles K. Taylor
Keedysville
Tthe
Boonsboro
Lwater
Keelysville
A. B. Collmus
Frederick
Alex Brown and Sons
Robert Lakin
Charles Demitt
Glen Burnie Girl Wins Miss United States Title
Leona Gage, a 21 year old from Glen Burnie Maryland, won the Miss United States crown in Long Beach California after a two month gamble by her cousin Barbara Gage. The sisters scraped together 35 dollars and bought two marked down dresses, then Leona traveled to Long Beach and secured the victory. Barbara, who accompanied her, said Leona’s win came despite their tight finances and that she herself might have followed if money had allowed.
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Long Beach
Calif
Leona Gage
Glen Burnie
Leona
Barbara Gage
Barbara
Wedding of Rose and Neff Rose in Waterford Church
Miss Inez Mae Mullins of Purcellville Virginia wed Donald Neff Rose of The Plains at Waterford Baptist Church on Sunday July 14. Rev. Hert Simmons officiated with the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white street dress and corsage. only attendant was her sister Miss Phyllis Mullins. Attendants and relatives from Leesburg and Glen Burnie attended in nearby homes and family residences.
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Rose
Maline
Inez Mae Mullins
Virgil Mullins
Purcellville
Donald ‘Neff Rose
Thomas W. Rose
the Plains
Hert Simmons
Waterford Baptist Church
Glen Burnie
Bal
George—Dinterman
Doris Elane Dinterman
Airs
Charles. Dinterman
Brunswick
Edward Thomas George
Samuel George
Lovettsville
Seay
Norma Danner
Damascus area notes include showers and club events
Damascus and surrounding communities report a July 2 surprise stork shower for Mrs. Maurice Purdum at Irvin Isaac's home with co hosts. June 29 Roberta Nichols marked her 16th birthday at Johnson's Pool with a wiener roast and pink green decor. Cub Scouts and various local groups held July meetings and annual picnics at Carnival Grounds.
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Roberta
Johnson
Damascus
Chester Hawkins
Den
Boyle
King
Wood- Fow Main
Cub Master
Bear
Wiliam Appleby
Richard Ray
Lion
Wayne Eannes
Gold Arrow
William Appleby
Silver Arrow
Willam Appleby
Silver Arrows
David Purdum
Greg Pearce
Glenn Burdette
Carnival Grounds
Montgomery County Association of Volunteer Firemen
Peter Pan Inn
Molly Gladhill
Clifford Davis
Tanya Davis
Roger Poole
E. G. Jewell
Robert Mullinix
Luther Burke
Mechle Warfield
Menneth Hing
Martin Megin
Roger Buxton
Robert Moxtey
Maizie Robert
Albert Warfield
Rodney Duvall
Baltimore
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Clayton Smith
Stephen Matthews
Brenton Baugher
Kenneth King
Gaye Dodson
Anson de Wit
Damascus W
Hubert Snapp
Earl Davis
Murray Andrews
American Legion Auxiliary
Paige
Edairy
Albert Moles-worth
Floyd Barnes
Robert Cline
iEmerson
Roscoe Pearce
Paige Medairy
Barbara
Medaniel
Opal King
Auxiliary
Gilcin Meadors
Maryland
Paige Medi Lairy
Department
Carl Smith
Belles
Social notes from Pinnace and surrounding towns
Side Glances recounts visits and travels of local families across Pinnace North Carolina Atlantic City and Pennsylvania. It lists gatherings at homes in Damascus and Woodfield others visiting Ice Cave Hershey Park and Longwood Gardens plus assignments and trips to Lafayette Purdue University and Arlington.
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Pinnace
N.C
Everett Jones
Emerson Saylor
Lafayette
Indiana
Methodist
Purdue University
Aileen Davis
Lewis Drive
Tennessee
Jimmy
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mir
Bmirs
Vincent Day
Airs
B. M. Woodfield
Michael
Linda Woodfield
Ocean City
H.T. Bennett
Cynthia Bennett
Health notes and hospital updates and state lab count
Among The Sick Sir Windsor Yingling of Flint Hill remains under observation at Frederick Memorial Hospital after admittance on Monday and a brief discharge forecast. Abrs James H. Cramer of Rose Hill Afanor has returned home from three weeks of care at the same hospital and may receive visitors. Five poultry disease diagnostic laboratories in Pennsylvania are run by the State Department of Agriculture.
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Windsor Yingling
Flint Hill
Frederick Memorial Hospital
James H. Cramer
Rose Hill Afanor
Pennsy
Yamla
State Department, of Agriculture
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Tree
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Paul Mossburg
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Johnson Steinhaus
Smith
Donald C. Jansen
Schenectady
N. J
Raymond C. Stidham
Portsmouth
Paul Mossburt
Robert A. Nicol
Laurel
Frank Hawkins
Frostburg
Charles S. Spielman
Keymar
James R. Jones
Emmitsburg
Monroe Absher
H. J. Frost
R. C. Snyder
the News
Mary Williams
Sendai
Japan
Women's Guild Conference
The
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Evan
Hood College
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ
Williams
Naoko Okamura
Frank Keeferference
Charles H. Remsberg
Middletown
Simon Koogle
Reba Dutrow
Nora Wise
Frank Hembotham
Coffman Chapel
U.S. A
Frank Johnson
Dwain
Ith
Mary Borne
Fort
James Frankland
Bragg
Beilin, Jr
Montgomery
Germany
Hasnital
U.S.A
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Tex
U.S
Macing
Charlotte Sheffield
Salt Lake City
Utah
Ruth Marie Parr
St. Albans
Joan Adams
Las Vegas
Nev
Carolyn I McGirr
Sidney
Neb
Maurice Purdam
Katherine Lynn
Montgomery County General
Robert Tuckerman
Katy
Kristin
Karen
Peter
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr Tuckerman
Airs. Tuckerman
Canada
Shirley Nichols
Virginia Beach
Edward Cooley
Jack Saylor
Larry Tackiman
Roosevelt
Willows
Jack Day
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Yorktown
Roanoke Island
Manteo
Nags Head
N. C
Day
Arkansas
Pyot
David
George Samuel Smith
Union ‘Bridge
Rfc 2
Fort Knox
David O. Smith
USA
Chaffee, Ark
Bradséock Heights
J. H. Musseiter
Germantown
John Key
Ok New Market
Fire Department
Irving Burdette
Jeffrey
W. S.C. S. School of ‘Missions
Western Md. College
Westminister
Herbert §. Hratt
University of Maryland
Paul Watkins
Harry Browning
Raymond Swann
Ralph Jones
Mountainmet
Jeannie Lannin
Vinland
Ter Hestt
D. P. Darne
Darne
Catherine Brown
Detroit
Michigan
Leo Brown
Air
James Stephens
Mr. Darne
Kenneth Howes
Dianne
Atlantic City
John King
Woodfield
Nery Waldo Malyar
Guatemala
International Farm
Stanley Stabler
Sandy Spring
Joe Haines
Carroll County
Madison
Wisconsin
Jack King
Bitlinger
Aid
Maryland Commission For the Prevention and
Fred Snyder
Cincinnati, O
Robert E. Lloyd
Balimore
Lana Lewis
Ali Soren
Hollywood
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