Thurmont and Walkersville High School graduation excerpts
Readings and speeches marked Thurmont Walkersville graduation exercises with Rev Francis Reinberger urging graduates to honor heritage, pursue peace, and face tomorrow with faith. Diplomas were presented by Ross Smith as bands played and students performed.
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Francis E. Reinberger
Gettys_ Pa
Scfool
Eisenhower
Edouard Taylor
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Thurmont
Ross Smith
Thirmont
Anniversaries and historical notes on notable figures
A compilation of birthdays and historical milestones: John Morgan born in Philadelphia, died 1789. Joseph Bartlett born Plymouth and died Boston. Barbour Virginia figures born Orange County and died 1842. David Lubin born in Poland, died 1919. David Jayne Hill born in New Jersey, died 1932. Elizabeth Roberts Philadelphia painter died in Concord, Mass. March 12. Also mentions Salem witchcraft victims 1692, Chicago Tribune first issue, San Francisco Vigilance Committee trial, and World War II events. Includes modern figures Jack Kroll and Thor Johnson with birthplaces and ages, plus a horoscope note and daily predictions.
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John Morgan
University of Pennsylvania Medical School
Philadelphia
Joseph Bartlett
New England
Plymouth
Mass
Boston
Barbour
Virginia
Orange Co
David Lubin
California
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Poland
David Jayne Hill
Plainfield
N. J
Elizabeth W. Roberts
Concord
Salem
Bridgel
Tripoli
United States
Mediterranean
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco Vigilance Committee
Lidicehoslovakia
Norandy
C. N
Korea
Eisenhower
Nday
Marti
Jack Kroll
England
Norman Brokenshire
New York
Canada
Azo
Thor Johnson
Cincinnati Symphony
Wisconsin Rapids
A Traymond
C Harwood
Harper & Brothers, N. Y
Brooklye
N. Y
John W. Studebaker
McGregor
Inna
Anal Woiman
Jahns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Garland
Grand Rapids
Minn
F, Byrd
Shurz
Schools Honor Scholarships and Awards Recipients
Executives and students receive scholarships and awards from Danforth Foundation, Morgan College, National Honor Society, Lincoln High School and other groups. Shirley Beard wins Trustee scholarship. Ruth Randolph earns Frontiers and home economics honors. Harriet Palmer and Kenneth Parker also recognized.
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Broan
Phillip
Danforth Foundation
Shirley Beard
Morgan Collece
Igirl
National Honor Society
Lincoln High School
William Detauter
Morgan College
Intercollegiate Press
Frederick
Frontiers
Ruth Randolph
State Teachers College
Bowie
Charles E. Henson
Future Traders
Barbara Lincoln
Kenneth Parker
Teresa Weedon
William P. Larkins
Bernice Delauder
Frederick Carroll Chapter
Girl Scouts Plan Senior Roundup Training Sessions
Frederick Council and Petrait Bach Council prepare 8th graders and senior scouts for the Senior Roundup at Highland State Recreation Area Michigan from June 29 to July 11, 1956. Training sessions led by Betty Bolger include three days plus overnight, with a fall session to follow. The program aims to broaden horizons and instill citizen responsibilities through an Americana themed encampment visiting 5,000 participants from across the nation.
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Girl Scout
Winchester Hall
Girl Scouts
Frederick
Highland State Recreation Area
Michigan
Pontiac
Michno
Wiles
Petrait Bach Council
United States
West Europe defense ties to Adenauer aid talks
Allied commander Gruenther told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Western powers can defeat the Soviets in all out war due to long range air capabilities. He urged no weakening of Western defense while stressing German rearmament and NATO expansion potential. Separate reports note actor Scotty Beckett must pay 22 630.77 for bond forfeiture after fleeing to Mexico, and Haiphong could replace Hong Kong as a transshipment point for goods to Red China, linked by rail to Yunnan.
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Europe
House Foreign Affairs Committee
U.S
Gruenther
West Europe
Adenauer
West Germany
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Santa Monica
Calif
Scotty Beckett
Mexico
Beckett
Los Angeles
Brexico
Hong Bromg Daigon
Viet Nam
Haiphong
Indochina
Hong Kong
Red China
Yunnan Province
China
Formosan
Shanghai
Swatow
U S Holds Superiority in Long-Range Airpower
Washington reported General Alfred Mt Gruenther stated the United States still holds substantial superiority over the Soviets in long-range airpower and can maintain the edge.
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Washington
Alfred Mt. Gruenther
United States
Properties For Varying Needs In Maryland Area
Braddock Heights fine late home on about 6 acres, landscaped, furnished or unfurnished. Frederick large home with extra features, early possession. Gounty four-room modern home on about one acre, early possession. Braddock Heights three bedrooms with heat and bath, fruit trees, fine view, early pass. Middletown Valley Washington barn with large bank barn, four-room house, tenant house, near Route 26289 A. dairy or stock farm. two sets buildings, woodlands, stream. 170 A productive land with two good building sets, near small town, buildings in excellent condition. 2 A. Baltimore market 18 stanchions in bank barn. Excellent small house with new silo, early possession. 3 to 65 acres, one or two houses, suitable for sanatorium near Hyattstown. Dan Wight.
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Braddock Heights
Frederick
Bath
Middletown
Rte
Baltimore
Hyattstown
Taneytown Alumni Meet Dines and Dances at School
More than 200 Taneytown High School alumni and guests gathered for a fried chicken banquet hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of Taneytown Fire Co. Ayo. Merritt Copenhaver offered invocation, with David Reifsnider leading songs. President Waddell announced plans for an annual outing and wiener roast at Beverly Beach, and noted substantial school gifts from last year’s projects.
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Taneytown
Taneytown High School
Taneytown Fire Co
Merritt Copenhaver
David Reifsnider
Robert Waddell
JoAnn Wall
Dorothy Hartsock Koons
Marla Fittase
Waddell
Beverly Beach
Annapolis
Laneytown Memorial Park
Association
Paul Hymiller
Lovella Sauble Harner
Mildred Ingram Rittase
GM to Build Two Ultra Modern Trains for Public Display
The national metalworking weekly reports General Motors Corp. is constructing two ten car steel and aluminum passenger trains. The trains will be shown at the GM Ponerama in Chicago, opening August 31, with the project highlighting GM’s advanced rail technology.
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New York
Tron Age
General Motors Corp
Chicago
Third Nike Base Baltimore Opens New Missile Battery
A 10 man unit began around the clock duty at the Army’s third Nike guided missile installation in the Baltimore area, to be staffed by Battery B of the 14th Missile Battalion at Cockeysville. Existing Nike sites at Edgewood Army Chemical Center and Granite, Md., near the city bolster regional defense. Oilers are stationed at Fork, St. Margaret, and Tolchester as naval operations in the area continue. No part of the ocean is known to be lifeless.
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N Education
James L. Fisher
Mildred
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Frederick
Longfellow
Willam D. Powell
George L. Barrick
William C. Taylor
Walkersville
Koonts
Hetwigs
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
High Acheo
James L. Ng
High Schoo
Artimichia Hewkins
Ac- Lincoin High School
Howard L. Cormssh
Chris Center
Morgan State College
Lincoln
Eunice Hutchins
Edward McGowan
Tapas Bas de Southern Life Insurance
Phiilip Carrol
Emerson Tien
NIKE
Baltimore
Army
Cockeysville
Edgewood Army Chemical Center
Granite
St. Margaret and
Tolchester
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Delud
Adbert Woolson
Know
America
Frank Keefer
Frederick Academy OF Visitation
Susan Minarik
Kay Ann Collier
Gloria Jeanne Auth
Girl
Dan Wight
B. E. Carmichael
Piper & Hill
North Court St
Baltimore Area
Girl Scout Council
Lafayuette Courts
Robert Smith
Charles Turner
Theodore Fair
James Fiscus
Roy Haifley
Frank Wareny
Andrew OD
Alexander Jr
A. D. Alexander
Oklahoma A and M College
Stilhwater Okla
WLF
Wilson & Sons
Fedone
MAS Ge Raymond Perry
D Sewer
Tne
W. 5
W. S
Women’s Society of World Service
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kenneth Fogle
Mae Baker
Mary Jane Trittippe
George A. Brown
Helen Summers
Helen Williams
sinFte
Women's Society of World Service Waneh
Missionary Education For Children
Society
Mirs
Harry Grave
ST. Josees
Panuisi
Pest
Aeic
Prescription
Market ST
P. L. Carter
E. 3Rd ST
Life Thrill
Gilbert
North Market Street
Williamson’s Drug Store
Shields Trailer Sales
South
Maryland
Frederick County
Best Buy
Desoto
Weil Brothers
Desoto-Plymouth Dealer
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