Graduation Exercises and News of Local Graduates
A collection of graduation prose and notes on recent school exercises dvertising high hopes for graduates. It includes remarks on addresses essays and the value of study and mentions local graduations and a few young people moving on to further study or employment.
William R Diggs Pool Gift Praised by Editor
A letter to The News thanks Mr and Mrs Holmes Baker and Dr and Mrs John T King for donating a swimming pool to Mullinix Park in memory of William R Diggs. The writer calls the pool a vital addition for youth and a testament to civic and humanitarian spirit, noting its value to future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullinix Park
the News
Mrr
Holmes D. Baker
John T. King
William R. Diggs
Mullinix
William R. Diges
J. W. Bruner
Frederick
Dear Dorothy Dix Advice on a Harassing Marriage Request
A young man seeks help as a persistent girl pressures him to marry despite his clear refusal and love for another. The adviser says a sane woman would drop the effort, urges the man to stand firm, and warns that marriage against his will risks harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Dix
Hether
Pepoa
Pax
Imap
Nono
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News June 7 1898
Local items from the columns of The News dated June 7 1898 include Mr Sidney Smith injured at Staub store cellar in North Market Street as he reached for support. Wheat crop outlook dimmed with expected harvest halved by flies. A large back shed at Brew bete near Bantz burned, causing structural reflections and a few bugs on tiles. Gary Barnes resigns and Eugene Walt is asked to appeal, with continued talks on the outlook for continued MC A association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Staub
North Market
Brew Bete
Gary Barnes
Mer
Electrics
Eugene Walt
M C. A
Association
Twenty Years Ago Loralems From The Columns Of The News
Twenty Years Ago Loralems From The Columns Of The News, June 7, 1928, notes a large delegation of residents arriving for a school event, Mr John Wood and Mrs Mary Wood among honorees, the University of Virginia degree conferred. Rev William C Royal becomes Lions Club president with new officers including Charles F Seeger and Irving Biser. About 600 Red Men and auxiliaries joined a parade and rally at the State Armor of Laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos of
State Armor of Laws
Economists urge government aid to boost steel output
Five leading economists urge U S government intervention to raise steel production from current levels toward 93 to 100 million tons to avert job losses and rising prices. Names include Robert R Nathan Isador Lubin Randolph Paul Laughlin Currie and Leon Henderson. They warn shortages hit auto oil rail housing and overall employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Coffin
Washington
Uncle Sam
Cloomug
Robert R. Nathan
FDR
Isador Lubin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Randolph Paul
The
Creasury
Laughlin Currie
White House
Leon Henderson
OPA
Department of Commerce
Nathan
Les Biffle
Arkansan
Congress
Thos Ghis A Casua Io
Har
Weather summary with June precipitation figures
The 24 hour precipitation ended at 1 AM was 0.03 inches. June to date has 0.61 inches, normal is 0.428 inches. Actual for June 1947 is 3.97 inches. Yearly excess through June 1 is 4.92 inches. Yesterday's high was 78, last year 86. Low not reported. Sunset today 8:45 PM, sunrise tomorrow 5:44 AM.
Hundreds Of Alumnae Return To College In Pennsylvania
A long list of alumnae from multiple classes spans several states as they renew ties with their college in Wood, Pennsylvania. Names include Gene Grunden, Harrisburg, and Althea Habel Philson, Mey Eradale, among many others from Allentown, Baltimore, Glenside, Hagerstown, and beyond, detailing reunions and geographic spread through 1934 to 1936 and later entries. The roster highlights contributions from notable graduates across institutions and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avalon
N. J
Ruth Sears Grunden
South Orange
Catherine Shipley
Hagerstown
Martha Sipe Meyer
Somerset
Lois Town Green
Frederick
Elaine Williamson Lewis
San Mateo
Calif
Geraldine Folmer Conrad
Hanover
Haubert Power
Roscoe Park
Eleanor Michaelsen Barclay
Narberth
Sally Schaidi Bein
Washington, DC
Kathryn Simpers
Harrid Welsh
Swarthmore
Margaret Abernethy Smith
Hickory
N.C
Johanna Ace Zeiler
Buckeystown
Marjorie Adam Schoolman
Jane An Keney Stansbury
Clear Spring
Sara Baish Barrick
Woodsboro
Margaret Benson Lott
Gettysburg
Esther @rittain Fry
Huntingdon Valley
Lucy Carrington
Philadelphia
Roberta Cartee
Jeannette Chandler Moser
Mary de Lashmuli Monk
Kensington
Lygi Erdland Meter
Lansdowne
Florence Ewald Haines
Stonington
Mary A. Eyster
York
Salem
Virginia
Middletown
Harriet Fell Kerr
Helen Fieck
Washington
D. C
Pauline Frantz Boor
Carnegie
Mary Goetring Gouger
Baltimore
Florence Hauser Whetstone
Afancy
Anna Grace Hooks Ryan
Shenandoah
Anne Keet McGlynn
Bizglerville
Sarah Maurer Sonneborn
Melrose Park
Martha Morton Nycum
Johnstown
Mary Newkirk Yarrington
North Hills Manor
Anne Oliver Deibler
Drexel Hill
Elizabeth Phillips Brueckmann
Berlin
Gladys, Podmore Lennox
Toledo
Ohio
Lenore Post
Maxwell
Belleville
Elizabeth Roth
Rhode
Kutztown
Adelaide Hassell
Wilmington
Del
Arsine Schmavenian
Syracuse
Janice Stetler Herr
Bellefonte
Elizabeth VanCreaf Rachman
Short Hills
N. 1
Muriel Weaver Rader
Bethlehem
Miriam
J Kelly
Richmond
Eleanor Worfolk
Jean Yeager Maniz
Portsmouth
Alice Davis Crouse
Emmaus
Martha M. Briney
Hood
Elizabeth Brunner Baldwin
Kathryn Candor Lundy
Williamsport
Alvida DeLashmuli
Dorothy Disbrow Aldom
Madison
Mabel Fine Deanery
Cladwell
Katherine Herz Priestler
Bristol
Dorothy Jackson Moreland
Arlington WN
Helen Meixel Fox
Elizabeth Miller
Vaquila
Beaver Falls
Margaret Miller Dietz
Marion Miller Schroeder
Dolgeville
N. Y
Helen Parlette Hern
Oreland
Esther Pownall
Newtown
Florence
Rose Farley
Jean Scott
Stauffer
Ruth Seiler
Katharine Sterner Garrett
Lancaster
Margaret Watson
Buffalo, N
Dorothy Wells
Jane Romberger Artz
Anniversaries and Birthdays in Know America Today
Today in history highlights anniversaries of figures like Lindley Murray and Susan Brow plus John F. Goucher and Samuel Crothers, noting births, deaths, and key contributions. It lists 18th through 20th century figures, then birthdays of Rear Admiral Workman and others, followed by a horoscope advising energy and resource management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Murray
England
Dauphin Co
Susan E. Brow
America
St. Louis
John F. Goucher
Baltimore
Waynesburg
Samuel M
Q And A Mix of Questions About NYC and Libraries
A reader quiz covers New York City island count nine? No three. Manhattan Staten and Long Island. It asks how legislative days differ and notes a legislative day can be set by a legislative body. It identifies The Pioneer Mother statue and explains how battleships and cruisers are named. Folger Shakespeare Library is location in Washington DC. Names of several readers follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Boone
North Carolina
Red River
Richard Henry Lee
Continental Congress
American Jewish Historical Society
New York
China
Cleveland
Orient
U. S
Vatican City
England
France
Germany
Italy
Rome
Seattle
Wash
Normandy
Okinawa
United States
New York City
Manhattan
Staten
Long Island
Washington
Not Sure Why They Want Presidency
NEA Washington correspondent Peter Edson reports on why presidential hopefuls, including Thomas E. Dewey, claim the presidency is a calling while Merriman Smith's book argues few want the job. The piece outlines the burdens, long hours, travel, vast duties, social obligations, and constant scrutiny of a U.S. president.
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Peter Edson
NEA
Washington
Breet the Press
Thomas E. Dewey
American Mercury
Lawrence Spivak
Dewey
Merriman Smith
White House
United Press
Smitty
Mitte
Will Hays
Congress
Cabinet
Judiciary
Senate
House
Congressional
Army- Navy
Secret Service
Truman
Mey
DeMolay Trounced By Blue Devils Outfit
The DeMolay baseball team was soundly defeated 16 to 1 by a fast teenage outfit named the Blue Devils at Baker Park Sunday afternoon. Dorsey, a local high school star pitcher, threw a no hit performance against the fraternalists in the five inning game. Charles Smith is DeMolay general manager. Batteries Blue Devils Dorsey and Cartee DeMolay Ed Burger and James Burger Umpires Burger and Browning. More than 50 cities nationwide are conducting anti noise campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Devon Baker Park Bathhouse
Dorsey
Demmelay
Charles Smith
South Marxet Street
Blue Devils
DeMelay
Cartee
DeMolay
Burger
James Burger
Burger and
Browning
Miss Bingham Becomes Bride at Richmond First Baptist
Miss Bingham daughter of David H Bingham Weverton married Kent Lee Kiser of Lebanon Virginia in a June 4 ceremony at First Baptist Richmond Dr Theodore F Adams officiated The couple will reside at 3007 Grant Street after June 13 The bride attended Mars Hill College and Westhampton College The groom is a University of Richmond student and former Army serviceman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkney Powers
Jack Bull
Bloxom
Bliss Phyllis Bingham
Weverton
Gary Lynn Fletcher
Samuel Ward Montsomery
Uniontown
Grom
Jack Bricendine
Portsmauth
Edward Clark, Jr
Winchester
Dorothy Bindham
Lynn Fletcher
Kingsport
Tenn
Sreom
William C Grissby
Grant Street
Grantstreet
Sev
Mars Hill College
Westhampton College
My Kiser
University of Richmond
Calgate Rochester Dvinity School
United States Army
R. E. Wilhelm
Winston Shipley
Elgar
Liszt
Malotte
Barnby
Nancy Michael
Richard C. Michael
Wilson Avenue
Rolle, Mo
University of Missouri School of Mines
Frederick High School
Michael Moss Wedding at Grace Reformed Church
Mrs Jill Moss daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lowers of Springfield JL wed Grover L Michael Jr son of Mr and Mrs Grover L Michael in a double wing ceremony at Grace Reformed Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael—Moss
Jill Moss
J. Lowers
Springfield
Grover L Michael, Jr
Grover L. Michael
Wilson Avenue
Grace Reformed Church
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Li Sen
Mmter
Dix
Wolbkied
Suinon Ehnd
Bell Lind Inc
C A Gilson
Millard E Crum
Louise Strine
Raymond P. Free
Francis Gaither
Melvin T. Tabler
James Etchison
Marilyn Crum
the Church's
J. Frederick Krissig
Joan Crowley
John B Crowley
Dill Avenue
School of Dietetics
Johns ‘Hopkins Hospital
Miss Crowley
St. Joseph's College
Emmitsburg
ATF
Wyoming
Ft. Warren
William C. Hager
Irene Hager
Damascus
United States Air Forces
Ft. Francis E. Warren
Wro
J. C R. Elliott
Loralems
Sos
Washington Daybook
U. G
Sherwood Stanley
Senate Finance Committee
Eugene
Stanley
Ytow
Margaret K. Deringer
Bethesda
Lavenia Hargest Marsh
Dorothy Dutrow Brittain
Rebecca C. Hellerman
Wes
Reading
Elisabeth Fisher Kline
Laura Garrigus Kappaus
Morris Plains
Elizabeth Genser
Pat Helen Groff Westberg
Huntingdon
Margaret Hammers Stevenson
Takoma Park
Doris Hannan
Florence Hoover Driscoll
Josephine Keitel
Harrisburg
Phoebe Land Matt
Leidy Weed
Mary Louise McGee
Hildreth
Ada
Iowa
Betty McPherson
Pomona
Louise Robertson Schroeder
Scott Charlotte le Frederick
Gertrude Fair Haven
N. Staley
Moore
Mill Bar Poers Magee
Mary Jane Storm Cone
Wile Stahr
Ishaca
Glen Remsberg Deverding
Lauretia
Mai Baii
Frances Ann Deladame
Lois Smith
Margaret Dimmitt
Janice Eastman
Helvise Glessner
Fredrick
Mary Lou Hartman
Palmyra
Doris Humrchouse
Bona Lockwood
Mary Lower
Hummelstown
Doris Oliver Young
Greencastle
Barbara Pace
Wollaston
Mass
Jane Pennington
Pittsburgh
Dorothy Phair
Know
Robert D. Workman
Chief of Naval Chaplains
Zanesville
Herman B. Wells
Indiana Univerborn
Jamestown
Ind
James S. Simmons
Harvard School of Public Health
Newton
N. C
Alexander P. Seversky
Russia
George Szell
Cleveland Symphony Orchestra
Budapest
Herbert Feis
Frederick E. Terman
Stanford University
School of Engineering
Baker
Folger Shakespearre Library
Wasiington
Henry Clay Folger
Brand
Shakespeare
Promt
Donnan
J. Gwynedd Alienton Eaton
Belle Fourche
Beth Fogle
Frederic Elizabeth Geiser
East Orange
Lois Groh
Frances Grove
Jabeth Haller
Gar- Lee Hormey
Mary Kinsman
Elmira
Martha Knouse
Westminster
Betty Latham
Alexandria
Dorothy Nolan
Forest Hills
Marguerite Peas
Canonsburg
Jane Prescott
Serene Quynn Collinus
Mary Elizabeth Reeder Tiller
Catharine G. Smith
Jane Treadwell
Pecay Ana Thumma
Wagerstown
Mildred Riggins
Haddonfield
Miss Bingham
Sneets
Shirley C. Snoots
Marie Snoots
Shirley Kindred Snoots
Petersville
William L. Hailer
A. B. L. Haller
East Potomac Street
Brunswick
Luther Chapel Lutheran Church
Ralph H. Miller
Bertha Bess
Brunsw
Hermen Haller
Brunswick High School
Brunswick Polan Katz
Brunswick B. & O
Morganthall
Blue Mountain Church
Richard Bloom
Charles Cariso
Eugene Wilders
William Fager
Jesus
Abs
S Morganthall
Monterey
Washingbord
Maryland
B. H Welty
Waynesboro
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