Deaths and Personnel Changes Mark Local Obits
Several obituaries detail deaths in Maryland and Ohio with surviving relatives and funeral arrangements. Also noted are staffing changes at Harpers Ferry High School including librarians, instructors, and band staff shifting to other posts or taking leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Zion
M¢Kaig
Frederick High School
Luf's Stuff QUANDARY Honest People Around
A witty column by N. A. Lufburrow ponders honesty in daily life. The piece contrasts honest people with those of deceptive mind and notes the ease of finding truthfulness amid routine activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. A. Lufburrow
Long Range Debate Between Governors Flares in Maryland
Annapolis July 29 A long range debated exchange between Governor Lane and George W Mahoney marked the Democratic gubernatorial race Both sides posed questions and offered indirect answers Hosting rallies Mahoney pressed Lane on a sales tax while Lane asked Mahoney to clarify plans to abolish school and hospital programs and halt road building Mrs M Alice Canoles Mahoney campaign chair said there would be no curtailment of educational facilities if Mahoney wins Meanwhile Lane's office announced next month construction would begin on three buildings at Springfield and Spring Grove mental hospitals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Lane
George W. Mahoney
Mahoney
Riviera Beach
Mr. Lane
M. Alice Canoles
Local notes on improving patients from area hospitals
Among The Sick residents of Middletown Foxville Thurmont Broad Hun and surrounding areas are reported improving after operations or illnesses. Mrs Davis of Middletown and Mrs Kepler near Iris, both in careful recovery. Mrs Clarke Thurmont recovering at home after Baltimore operation. Mrs Waynant Graceham improving at home. Miss Huffer Middletown and Miss Huffer Broad Run under Johns Hopkins care. several others including Mrs Brookey Johns Hopkins and Officer Marks after Frederick Memorial Hospital surgery show satisfactory or improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davis
Middletown
Waynesboro Hospital
Quinn
Jefferson Street
Leslie Buhrman
Foxville
Washington County Hospital
Charles H. Clarke
Thurmont
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Mark Waynant
Graceham
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Clara Huffer
Broad Hun
Edwin A. Brookey, Jr
Elm Street
Johns Hopkins Hospital
William J. Kepler
Iris
Atlee Shry
East Third Street
Union Memorial Hospital
Mamie Huffer
Wilmer Eye Institute
James Marks
West Patrick Street
Emory Stitely
Orville Stitely
Braddock
M. R. Etchison and Son
Russell Dudrow
Frederick
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
Earl L Douglass argues that despite greater material wealth postwar era, moral standards have collapsed globally. He warns Americans face spiritual destitution amid prosperity and cites wars and cultural shifts eroding distinctions between right and wrong. National Geographic notes dormant volcanoes may erupt due to rock buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Asia
Babson
Lynd
Anniversaries and birthdays note many famous figures
Know America Today's Anniversaries lists world famous sculptor Hiram Powers born Woodstock Illinois, Booth Tarkington born Indianapolis, Don Marquis born Bureau County Illinois, and others. It includes historical events from 1775 Continental treasurers to 1949 U N atomic debate, plus today’s birthdays and a horoscope urging disciplined effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Powers
Cincinnati
Woodstock
John 5. Pillsbury
Minnesota
Sutton
N. H
Simon Baruch
Germany
Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Don Marquis
Bureau Co
Ill
George Clymer
Michael Hillegas
Philadelphia
Congress
Continental
John C. Fremont
San Diego
U. S
California
Japan
Philippines
Korea
New York
San Francisco
Normandy
London
U. N. Atomic Energy Commission
Owen Lattimore
Johns Hopkins University
Afghanistan
Washington, D. C
William Beebe
Brooklyn
N. Y
Waltman Walters
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Newport
Clark M. Eichelberger
American Association For the United Nations
Freeport
Volunteer Fireman, 82, Is Retired With Honors
George W. Harper, aged 82, believed oldest active volunteer in America, retired with life-membership honors by Independent Hose Co. No. 1. At the Standing Committee dinner at Clear Ridge Inn, he received a life-membership certificate and full voting privileges but will not respond to alarms. He served 34 years and is recognized by the Maryland State Volunteer Firemen’s Association as the dean of the state’s active firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
George W. Harper
Independent Hose Co
Harper
Clear Ridge Inn
Anv
Maryland State Volunteer Foremen's Association
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
William Boyer
Steiner Speaks
Guy W. Brust
Irving Plunkett
Emory Carmack
Clifton Freed
George Shearer
Frederick Picked As Typical American City
Frederick chosen as the typical American city by Rural Electrification News editors. The issue will feature North Market street Frederick on the cover with photographer A L Gaver and locals Albert Hirsch and Robert Sorrenting shown near the Church street intersection. Also notes a market price listing and various local events and auctions in Montgomery and nearby counties dated 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Rural Electrification News
Department of Agriculture
North Market Street
A. L. Gaver
Agricultural Magazine
Albert Hirsch
Robert Sorrenting
Church Street
Public Sale Notices and Auction Listings Across Maryland and Nearby States
A collage of public sale and auction notices lists multiple events across 1950s Maryland and neighboring areas. Entries include saddle horses, farm machinery, livestock, real estate, and household items. Names such as EYLER LIVESTOCK MARKET, JOSEPH H. EYLER, and various auctioneers appear alongside locations like Thurmont, Md and Rockville. Dates span Saturdays and Sundays with times from morning to evening, detailing items for sale and participating bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyler
Texas
Eyler Livestock Market
Joseph H. Eyler
Thurmont
Auction notices and bargains fill area farms and shops
A 84 acre farm near Jefferson with buildings and equipment is up for auction along Catoctin Creek. Other notices list cheese specials, clothing and dress sales, dairy cattle sale at T. G. Kent Farms, and a North End Civic Association carnival report. Also listed are local auctions, fruit and vegetable offerings, used car dealer promos, and various community events at Beallsville and Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milles
Jefferson
Alang Catoctin Creek
Maurice VY Riser Emmert BR. Bewlus
R. L. Kelly
More Difficult To Get New Car
Detroit July 20. Selling your old car and buying a new one has become increasingly difficult. Dealers face more orders than cars and many require trade-ins with new purchases. War fears threaten production and could trigger order cancellations, though executives expect to sustain high output through year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
RK. L. Polk & Co
Auto Industry
Held In $2,000 Bond On Assault Charge
Charles Martin of West South street was detained on a $2,000 bond after city police arrested him on a warrant charging assault and battery against Mildred A. Zimmerman. Lieut. Dorsey, Sgt. Swomley, and Officer Twentey made the arrest. Several other arrests followed with charges including intoxication, disturbing the peace, resisting arrest, and interfering with officers in various streets and bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
West South Street
Mildred A. Zimmerman
Lieut
Dorsey
Serrt
Swomley
Twentey
Lawrence Wilkinson
North Bentz Street
Joseph W. Boyce
Middle Alley
Geraldine Dodson
Louise Weedon
East Fifth Street
John H. Gray
Vivian Miller
East Fourth Street
Betty Williams
Bart Church Street
Vernon Roderick
Frederick
Sgt
Bopst
Trump
Hoffman
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John W. Wolfe
Evelyn Wolff
John
Ww. Wolfe
Herford
Baltimore County
Alice Jones Tompkins
Ohio
John R. Wolfe
Leonard E. Wolfe
Navy
Great Lakes
Janet R
George Dol
James W. Wolfe
Pigo
Kathleen Crawford
West Carrollton
Robert
Earl Tompkins
Marie Rollins
Toledo
Donald Tompkins
U. S. Army
Pauline Noble
Dayton
Thurmont Funeral Home
Lewistown Cemetery
M.L. Creager and Son
Fred Almstead Jones
Fred
Nettie Hempstone Jones
Montgomery County
St. Joseph's Nursing Home
Monroe
Barnesville
University of Maryland
Union Pacific Lines
Lottie BE. White Jones
Helen Wardlaw Berry
Richard A. Berry
Dallas
Tex
Charles Elgin
Poolesville
Monocacy Cemetery
Beallsville
William B. Hilton
Harry B. White
Buck Lodge
Grace White
Elizabeth White
Gilbert Roberson
Silver Spring
Edgar Luhn
Rockville
Garrett Cooley
Edith White
Raynard White
Washington
William Moore
John Umpstead
Poolesvile
Bealisville
Maggie R. Anglebower
Maggie Rozina
Unglebower
Albert Anglebower
Silas L
Mary Hart Rickerd
Samuel HH. Rickerd
Clarence Niner
Frank Gambrill
George Klipp
Hagerstown
M. Luther Mahoney
East Church Street
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
John A. Morrison
Gillian Hazel Toms Morrison
John H. Morrison
Furrow Street
Jennie Toms
Thelma
Hilda Morrison
Walter Toms
Sadie Baran
George L. Schwab
Frederick Avenue
Pulaski Street
Loudon Park Cemetery
Hampton C. Manahan
Hampton Olivia Manahan
Jesse L. Manahan
Arthur Wantz
Salem
Carroll County
Frederick County
Hampton
Kitty Ann Gosnell
Hnssband
Hol
Fiorzeli
Salemi
Clarence L. Manaran
Dennings
Wantz
Elbert Perkins
St. James Cemetery
C. M. Waltz
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
Anna Burgan
Marion
John Pestum
Charles Town High School
Herbert Young
Martinsburg
Shepherdstown
Earl L. Douglass
National Geographic Society
Know
Churchill
Charles H. Birr
Price
Franklin's Community Hall
Ridge Road
Taylorsville
Colambians
Baltimore City
Hershberger
River Road
Seneca
Med
John BR
Offutt
Emmett R. Bowlus
Wheaton
Olney
D. C
Kemptown Methodist Church
Browningsville
American, Legion Auxiliary
Trente
High Knob
Legion Home
the Mountain Theater
Braddock Heights
Pearl Bargain House
Southend
Covers Corner
Bessie Brownbraungart Ignatius FE
Shirley Braungart
Masser-Klipp
Gambrill State Park
A. Austin Pearre
James B. Runkles
Hershberger Farm
Jater
John B. Offutt
RL. Kelly
Inng
Walton League Club
Woody Free
Swingsters
Flint Hill
Arden Church
Yellow Springs
Hyattstown Firemen’s
Hyattstown Firemen’s Hall
8. C. S. Methodist Church
Mt. Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Chuck and
Ann
Adams
Lisbon
Howard County
Brown Swiss
Spencer J
Johnsville
Union Bridge
Vernon Grosspickle
Robert K Holtzople
Glenn Trout
Court House
Frederick City
Licksville
News and Post
Helen L. Shay
Robersville
Frank Muilendore
Washington Co
Engard
Mullendore Trego
Bowlus
Ergenbrode
King and
Arendtsville
Adame County
Edwin A. Rice
Locak
Staub's Market
Kemp's
Grove Church
To & P.M
Potonac Band
Kemp
Eigenbrede
Mt, Tabor Park
Ham
Bernie's Arena
North End Civic Association
Staley Park
T. G. Kent
Route 15
Upton Gladiuld
Joan Wo Null
Raymond L. Kelly
Jerry Williams
Bath
G. H. Mercer and Sons
Last Chance
Carnival
Rowe
Ford
Germantown
Upper Montgomery Co. Vol. Fire Company
H. Frank Foland
College Avenue
Gladiolus
B. UW
Philip W. and
Margaret A. M. Summers
Mountsindale
Firth
Want Presser
Prosperity Cleaners, Inc
Walkersville
Junior Fire Co
Charles E. Troxell
Automobile Trade Association
Ideal Garage Co, Inc
Harry W. Hagan
Saie Frederick Junk CO
Frank Gastley & Sons
K Bill Anderson
Motter
Charles H. Baker
Frederick Homes Insulating Co
H. J. Kester
the News
Aatardsy
Fine
East Patrick ST. Ur
Kemp's Inc
Alwo
East
Patrick Street
Frederick ' Sclah's
Reliable Junk CO
East St
Tron
Mars Opticians
Market St
Moose Allendanen
Nestle
Fecker
RAY Wah
Richard F. Kline
May Sloan
Enward Payne Frederick
New Hampshire
Steven's Poultry Farm
Dept. 2
Elizabeth Town
Hear Square
Trinediale Post Seasion Mr Short
N. Markel St
Watkins Acres
Secon Street
Fredrick Maysland
Third &T
West Patrick
St Tbr
East Church St
West Third Street
Elizabethtawn
Paine
G K Wagner
Frederick Town
Kelly
Ee Ee
Colonial Wiebn Ca, Inc
North Haven Street
Mars Lancet
Aitress
Eberts Din- Ing Roong
Southern
N_ Market St
Middleburg Va
Frederick News-Pont
Berwyn
Rose Tavern
Washington Pike
HELP
Shriner Mir Co
Woodshoro
Atla Relp
C. F
Ren Fury
Riall
News-Post
Catoctin Country Club
Charles Walter East
Alan
West South St
Roy W. Gtagnickle
Myersville
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Wilbur
West Patrick i
Queen Anne
John Stupamsville
Carl Frederick
Lee F Ifert
Middistown
DODGE
Hutson
Plymouth
Blymouth
Studebaker
Olds
Mvers Service
Buckeystown
Fredlenek
Macadam Road
Iyamsville Road
Raymond Nusbaum
A. A. Haugh
New Ma
Brown and Co
m_ Geo
Millan
Clifton Read
Everett
Moser
Linden Lodge
Harley Davidson
Cushman Motor
Buck's
Weite Q. D. Robert
Tittlestown
Pia
Littlestowl Ata
Sonth St
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