Frederick County firemen host colorful parade at Middletown
Fifteen fire companies and bands joined a vibrant parade closing the fifth annual convention of the Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association in Middletown. Local units from this city included the Independents Juniors and Uniteds as part of the event.
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Pauline Ross & Daghters
Vo East
E . Myers
George Myers
Dill Avenue
Washington
Joseph A. Keene
Frederick County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Middletown
Polio Threat Grows as Immunization Slows
Fears rise that the United States faces its worst polio year since 1955 as 1959 case counts and paralytic totals provoke concern. Officials note low vaccine uptake in the school age group, with better protection among preschool children, while urging delayed individuals to adopt the Salk vaccine to avert continued spread.
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U. S
Letters applaud Girl Scout Senior Roundup coverage
Frederick Md July 26 letter writer thanks The News for coverage of the Girl Scout Senior Roundup held July 3 to 12 in Colorado Springs. The note also credits organizations and businesses for help with the trip and notes the educational value and international contacts gained. Bernard Baruch, 88, returns from Britain after six weeks.
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Frederick Patrol
Colorado Springs
Colo
Grace Offutt
New Harne Frederick, Md
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
A 1909 column notes fashion chatter and social trend glimpses with scattered, garbled items. Mentions peach basket hats and incoming fashion pieces from Pennsylvania.
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the News
Birthdays and anniversaries from Know America Today
A roundup of notable births and anniversaries including Dr. William Beebe James F. Browslee Edgar Kaiser Isidor I. Rabi Jesse H. Davis Howard A. Howe Foster Furezio and George Clymer Michael Hillegas. Historical milestones span 1773 to 1938 with current anniversaries of Simmons Baruch Tarkington Marquis Shaver. A brief horoscope cautions disciplined, not quarrelsome energy.
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William Beebe
New York
James F. Browslee
Minute Maid Corp
Oakland
Calif
Edgar F. Kaiser
Kaiser Industries
California
Spokane
Wash
Isidor I. Rabi
Columbia University
Austria
Jesse H. Davis
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
N. J
Columbus
Ohio
Howard A. Howe
Johns Hopkins Public School of Health
Wabash
Ind
Gov
Foster Furezio
Massachusetts
New Haven
Conn
George Clymer
Michael Hillegas
Philadelphia
Oental Congress
Piittsburgh Gazete
The
Alleghanies
John C. Fremont
United States
Japan
Phi
U.S
Korea
San Francisco
U .S
Oget
Lebanon
John S$. Pillsbury
Minnesota
Sutton
Simon Baruch
Germany
Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Don Marquis
Bureau Co
Doroethy Shaver
Lord & Taylor
Howard Co
Capacity Crowd Sees Indianapolis Clowns Benefit Game
The McCurdy Field ballpark filled for the Breakfast Optimist Club benefit featuring the Indianapolis Clowns and the Atlanta Flyers. The Clowns, celebrating their 30th anniversary, won 6 to 2 with ball handling stunts and rock and roll. All Little Leaguers were admitted free to support the Little League Farm League. Proceeds benefited clur ties.
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McCurdy
Optimist Club
Dianapolis
Illnesses and Admissions At Local Hospitals
Among the sick Miss Lynne Remsberg of Brad dock Heights improves at home after chorea linked to a heavy streptococci infection. Mr Dennard Hagelin Sr entered Frederick Memorial Hospital as a surgical patient. Miss Sharon Ann Titus, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Trout, has been ill with rheumatism and was admitted to Daughters Hospital in Maricts.
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Lynne Remsberg
Braddock Heights
Dennard Hagelin Sr
Bausman
Colimus and Collmus travel to Norfolk for Owens funeral
A. B. Colimus and Dr. Dwight Collmus left today for Norfolk Virginia to attend the funeral of Theron Owens brother in law of Colimus who died Monday after a lingering heart illness. City Engineer W Raymond Waley returned to Frederick after a weekend at Cape Vincent New York where he observed the St. Lawrence Seaway.
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A. B. Colimus
Dwight Collmus
Norfolk
Theron Owens
Colimus
W. Raymond Waley
Frederick
Cape Vincent
N.Y
St. Lawrence Seaway
Marks Y3rd Birthday Celebration At Mt Airy Dinner
Guy Robinson celebrated his third birthday with a turkey dinner at his Mt. Airy home on July 26. Relatives and friends attended and gifts were given. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Guy Robinson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Har ford Vansant and son Larry, and other local households from Pasadena Newton Wiant Weston W Va and nearby areas.
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Guy Robinson
Mt. Airy
Harford Vansant
Larry
Carrat Robinson
Harold Stallings
Pasadena
Newton Wiant
Weston
W. Va
Lawson H. Summers
Raymond Brown
Joseph Morel
Patty
Anne
Chris
Oliver O. Welsh
Doc” Brandenburg
Walter Hann
Patsy Hann
Leon Selby
Raymond Dorsey
Moodbine
Diary Of Anne Frank shines in Mountain Theater run
The Diary Of Anne Frank staged by Pat Rosencrantz receives strong performances led by Mr. Van Daan and Margot Frank. Ralph Drischeil and Wanda Davila draw praise for their roles, with Hannah scene noted as especially powerful. Curtain at 39 dollars, reservations via the theater.
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Philadelphia
Mi Menister
Ralph Drischeil
Peter Vann Daan
Peete
Anne Frank
Amos Harper
Amsterdam
Mr. van Daan
Anne
Mr. Frank
Peter
Rickey Brodsky
Miep
Ge Cenza
Vas Daan
Audrey Ward
Frank Fmost
Wanda Davila
Margot Frank
Clifford Goodwin
David Metcalf
Hannah
Caps
Wiliam Bryaning
Dudrow Heads Carroll Manor Lions Club President
C Lester Dudrow of Lime Kiln becomes president of Carroll Manor Lions Club succeeding Charles T. King. At the meeting the club elected Willis B. Remsburn first vice president Raymond L. Thomas second vice president Paul G. Geisbert secretary Benjamin J. Hayes treasurer Mehrl F. Mayne tail twister Clyde E. Adams Lions Jamer J M Johnson Jr directors Harry B. Kanode Howard T. Smith John T. McGuffin Joseph EB Biser. District 22 Governor Lawrence Dorsey was guest speaker.
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C. Lester Dudrow
Carroll Manor Lions Club
Charles T. King
Carroll Manor Club
Willis B. Remsburn
Raymond L. Thomas
Paul G. Geisbert
Benjamin J. Hayes
Mehrl F. Mayne
Clyde E. Adams
J. M. Johnson Jr
Dudrow Installed as Club Officer After Long Civic Service
Dudrow assumed new duties after five years as a active civic leader. A Frederick High School graduate from 1933, he operates Gaymont Farm in Lime and serves in multiple county and state dairy and breeding associations. He and his wife Doroll Crummitt have three children and attend Walkersville Evangelical Brethren Church. A August picnic included ninety guests and a recreation program before the club resumes twice monthly meetings.
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C Manor
Benjamin Hases
Dickerson
Grand Canyon Search Delays Hope for Georgia Youth
National Park rangers resumed a slow search for Mason Owens, 16, of Savannah, missing since Saturday in the Grand Canyon. Two Savannah companions, Rev. Eugene Gavian, 30, and Walter Mabany Jr., 11, died in the canyon last Friday after they entered the canyon together.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
National Park Rangers
Georgia South
Mason Owens
Vannah
Owens
Eugene
Gavi
Walter
Mabany Jr
Savannah
Market Report and Probable Pitchers Notice
Major league matchups listed with probable starters for American and National League games. Teams include New York at Chicago Shaw vs Ford, Washington at Kansas City Fischer vs Daley, Boston at Cleveland Brewer vs McLish, Baltimore at Detroit Walker vs Faytack, St. Louis at Cincinnati Jackson vs Brosnan, Chicago at Milwaukee Hillman vs Burdette, Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Law vs Craig, Philadelphia at San Francisco Cardwell vs Antonelli.
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Associated Press
New York
Chicago
Ford
Shaw
Washington
Kansas City
Fischer
Daley
Boston
Cleveland
Brewer
McLish
Baltimore
Detroit
Walker
Faytack
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Jackson
Brosnan
Milwaukee
Hillman
Burdette
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Deaths and Funeral Notices From Frederick Area Recorded
Multiple obituaries note deaths in Maryland towns including Woodsboro Westminster and Monrovia. Lydia Biggas, C. E. Hicks funeral director, and Harvey Crum are among the deceased with services and burial in Mt. Hope cemetery St Johns United Church of Christ mentioned. Thelma Englar and Thomas Murphy also listed with details of survivors and service times. Memorial gifts directed to church funds are requested in one notice.
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Harvey Crum
St. John’s United Church of Christ of
Woodsboro
Meuse Argonne
Germany
120Th Market Street
St. John’s
Frank Rosenberger
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Robert E. Dailey and Son
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Rapp and Whitworth Rites Held in Taneytown and Mr Airy
Funeral services for Mrs. Eila B. Rapp were conducted Tuesday at Fuss Funeral Home Taneytown with Rev. Stanley B. Jennings officiating. Burial followed at Lutheran Church cemetery. Pallbearers named. Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah W. Whitworth were held Friday at Waltz Funeral Home field with Rev. Herman A. diBrandi officiating. Interment was Pine Grove cemetery. Pallbearers listed. C. M. Wantz Funeral Director.
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Thelma
Missouri Englar
Thelma Missouri
Pennsylvania Avenue
Westminster
Land General Hospital
Baltimore
Bern
Carroll County
Koons Englar
Arthur Englar
New Windsor
D. D. Hartzler and Sons
Thomas M. Murphy
Thomas M. Murpherly
Monrovia
St. George Island
St. Mary's
Hattan and
de Murs
Albert Murshy
Avenue
Newie Monley
Damascus
Pine Grove
Olin L. Molescemeier
North
Eila
B. Rapp
National Lutheran Home
Washington
Fuss Funeral Home
Taneytown
Stanley B. Jennings
Ile
Lutheran Church Cemetery
Oliver Lambert
Alvie Hyser
Norman Baumgardner
Carroll Hess
Edgar Fink
Norman Saubie
Jay
Waltz Funeral
Hannah W. Whitworth
Herman A. diBrandi
Pine Grove Cemetery
Airy
Richard Best
Hall Williams
Ralph Junkins
Harry Spapp
Chester Percoski
John Harrow
C. M. Wantz
Controlling Interest Sold At Purcellville National Bank
J R Grammer and Co of Arlington acquired 51 percent of the stock at 200 dollars a share and will assume ownership August 24 with plans to retain officers directors and employees. The bank has assets of 4.4 million dollars.
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Purcellville
J. R. Grammer and Co
Arlington
Purcellville National Bank
Clarence L. Robey
Robes
Selective Service Urges Registrants to Keep Boards Informed
The Selective Service System urges registrants to inform their local boards of any changes affecting eligibility. Mrs Helen L Plunkard said boards Nos 46 and 43 cover county areas with 66 boards statewide. Registrants must update address and marital status, and can seek college deferments or other exemptions. Pre induction exams set the induction timeline and deferments hinge on classifications and circumstances.
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Helen L. Plu
Armed Services
First
Plunkardederick County
Brunswick. Pt
Burkitttsville
Solas
National Guard
Focal Board
Plunkard
Talk On Stills And Jaycees Meeting At Frederick Park
A Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting heard William F. Naylor of the Alcohol and Tobacco Division discuss combating illegal stills with IRS help. The session featured reports on the Morgan Show and Operation Welcome Mail, plus a dance plan for a traveling couple and an Annapolis board meeting date. A separate court matter involves Virginia L. Cramer seeking property set aside after a 1916 deed and 1958 transfers. Also, Raymond Concrete Pile Co. plans test borings for a new one million gallon water tank foundation.
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Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
Frederick
Naylor
G. Bernard
Mehr Duvail
Robert Falconer
Francis Scot Key
Glenda Dutrow
Ervin B. Price
Frederick Jaycees
State Board of Directors
Annapolis
Circuit Court
Virginia L. Cramer
Executrix
Gevisee
Emma Cramer
Wi Tamer Jr
Walkers
Wiliam F. Cramer
Alton ¥. Bennett
Virginia Cramer
Willam F Cramer
Emma C. Cramer
W. F. Cramer
Cramer
William F. Cramer
William F. Cramer Jr
Walkersville
Liberty District
Raymond Concrete Pile Company
Baltimore
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