The Flag Then And Now One Hundred Seventy Eight Years Ago
A June 14 1955 feature recalls the 1777 Continental Congress flag resolution and the first Stars and Stripes raised at Fort Stanwix near Rome New York. It recounts how a home made flag defended the fort for 19 days as British forces attacked and notes the flag now spans 48 stars and travels widely.
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Continental Congress
United States
Union
Continental Army
Boston
Washington
Charlestown
Mass
St. Andrew
St. George
Fort Stanwix
Fort Schuyler
Rome
N. Y
Betsy Hoss
Marinus Willett
Stanwix
Peekskill
Abraham Swartout
Willett
Arnold
Hospitalized After Auto Overturns
Charles B. Fogle of RFD 4 Frederick was hospitalized at 10:40 p m for cuts and possible tendon damage after his car rolled over on Md 30 near the Md 75 and 86 junction. He sustained a laceration to the left hand and abrasions to the lower left arm. A state trooper transported him to Frederick Memorial Hospital. police report says his 1987 sedan blew a tire and left the highway, rolling over. Fogle is the son of Clyde W. Fogle of RFD 4.
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Charles B. Fogle
A. Rfd
Frederick
Fogle
L. Waaliing
Cyhen
Clyde W. Fogle
Alsn
RFD 4
Faithful Workers meet at Createrstown home
The Evangelical Lutheran group Faithful Workers of The Columins St John in Createrstown met June 9 at Mrs Grerze Wilhide’s home with 23 members and one visitor. President Mrs Harvey Lare opened with scripture and prayer. Text word was sifts. birthday song for three members. prize won by Mrs Harvey Lare. Next text to be at Mrs Milton Grimes. Refreshments served. meeting closed with mizpah benediction. A 2.4 mile New York quake was recorded by Fordham University.
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St. John
Evangelical Lutheran of
Harry Crutchley
Carroll Six
George Wilhide
Carroll
Harvey Lare
Milton Grimes
Wilhide
Local Personal News Notes and Births
Miss Dorothy Widmayer earned a master of arts in physiology and zoology from Wellesley College on Monday. Mr and Mrs John G Felton announce the birth of daughter Stephanie Ann at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph G Thomas Jr announce birth of daughter Terry Lynn on June 4. Roberta Gail, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Foster, baptized at St Joseph Catholic Church Martinsburg WV, with reception at 108 South Queen Street Martinsburg. Mrs Clara Wainhurst and Miss A Margaret Hahn return from Bermuda and Nassau cruise. Dr Paul Kaduil attended AMA meetings in Atlantic City. Mrs Fred Griffith and others return after weekend visit locally. Mrs Delmer C Streett and daughter Clara Wortham visit. return by plane. Mr and Mrs Grover L Welty announce birth of second daughter Jim Colleen on June 5 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Wiaakine
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Dorothy Widmayer
Edward Widmayer
Monrovia
Wellesley College
John G. Felton
North Market Street
Stephanie Ann
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Felton
Doris Simpson
Ralph G. Thomas Jr
1113Th Avenue
Brunswick
Terry Lynn
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Martinsburg
W. Va
Roberta Gail
Robert G. Foster
South Queen Street
Clara Wainhurst
New York
Furness Line
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Paul Kaduil
West College Terrace
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
Fred Griffith
Lizzie
Singleton
Dolly Mae
Cullum
Perryman
Pauline Cline
Delmer C. Streett
Clara Wortham
Worland
Wyomng
Naomi McD. Wallace
Jennie Masser
Grover L. Welty
Jime Colleen
Local Health Notes From Carroll County
Among the sick Calvin W. Binkley of Linwood returned home Sunday after a week at Frederick Memorial Hospital under observation and treatment. William Clem of Utica entered Children's Hospital Baltimore Saturday for surgery on Monday and is said to be getting along satisfactorily. Barry Detwiller of Sing ann Road recovering well at Frederick Memorial Hospital after surgery Monday and plans to enter Elm Street school's ninth grade in fall. Mrs Edgar C Wirts Sr ill with pleurisy is improving. Lilian R Bell of East Third Street is a patient at Vindabena Convalescent Home Brad dock Heights. Mrs Evelyn J Hobbs of Freder ick avenue recuperates at home after five weeks at University Hospital Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin W. Binkley
Linwood
Carroll County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
William Clem
Charles Clem
Utica
Children's Hospital
Baltimore
Barry Detwiller
A. C. Detwiler
Singanore Road
Detwiller
Elm Street School
Edgar C. Wirts Sr
Lilian R. Bell
East Third Street
Vindabena Convalescent Home
Braddock Heights
Evelyn J. Hobbs
Frederlck Avenue
University Hospital
Fifty Years Ago in Frederick City News Bits
Mayor Smith regrets not displaying the Flag Day flag at City Hall due to a weakened staff. Frederick County Telegraph Company gains new president Dr. P. D. Fahrney, with Daniel T. Ordeman as vice president. Frederick County Farmers Exchange board names Kemp, Thomas, Lewis, Gambrill as officers and approves a 5 percent dividend. Thurmont High School graduation June 20 with Emma Mable Currens, Mary Catherine Krone, Elsie Katharine Robinson, and Mary Blanche Whitmore receiving diplomas. Mrs Birely scholarships at University founded in honor of her husband Valentine Rively. Uphion Sharretts Reich of Frederick also noted.
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Smith
City Hall
P. D. Fahrney
Frederick County Telephone and Telegraph Company
James E. Walker
Daniel T. Ordeman
Dr. Fahrney
Frederick County Farmers Exchange
E. C. Kemp
F. Thomas
R. R. Lewis
Iames H Gambrill
Teasurer
Thurmount High School
Hop
R Baashler
Dune 20
Town Hall
Emma Mable Currens
Mary Catherine Krone
Elsie Katharine Robinson
Mary Blanche Whitmore
Athe University Av
Via
Atts
Evaleva Seevers Byrely
Valentine Rively
Frederick
Uplon Sharretts Reich
Defending Dert Kunds TN Auction Bid Record
Frederick County reported a bid of 822700 dollars at interest just over 1.5 percent, the county’s lowest rate, with WW Lanahan and Company of Baltimore submitting the bid. The 22nd Fiscal Report of the county auditors is complete, making several recommendations. Timber damage at Brine Wick Reformed Church caused by a wreck necessitated replacement, affecting the structure weeks ago. The chain telegram craze spreads locally as telegraph officers report brisk business this week.
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Frederick County
Lanahan and Company
Baltimore
Caunix
Jack Kennedy Weds Helen Rae Weller in Key Hotel
A Sunday afternoon wedding joined Miss Helen Rae Weller of Greenville and Phillip S. Schlaifer of Los Angeles at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Rabbi David Schwartz officiating. The ceremony featured ice white lace, floral bouquets, and a reception followed. the couple planned residence on East Second Street after a trip to the Poconos.
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Phob
Jack Kennedy
Liss Helen Rae Weller
Charles E. Martin
Phillip S. Schlaifer
Samuel
Schlatfer
Los Angeles
Calif
Francis Scott Key
David Schwartz
Hagerstown
Eva Grey Hutchins
Greenville
S. C
Howard Price
Stewart Manor Apartments
Jace Tessories
Sirs
Bennie Dale Capton
Harp
Sehlaifer
Poconos
East Second i Street
Busch Denies Cards Team Is For Sale
New York report claims the St Louis Cardinals are for sale due to poor showing and deals not assets, but Club President Angusz Ashe vigorously denies the sale. The note mentions Mirhouse Busch Inc and a beer brand context, with references to a national brewery network.
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NEW York F
St Louis Cardinals
Angusz Ashesie
Busch Jr
Sports Railar Baby Cooke
New York
Teratele Tribune
Cordele
Eidweiser
Mirhouser Buseh, Inc
Atenna
St Lauys
Bells Toll For Le Mans Race Dead In Axial Crash
In Le Mans the bells tolled for 79 Anie race dead as funeral rites were held at the town cathedral. Revd Lehevre led Mass for the victims of the 24 hour sport car race crash Saturday night. France imposes a new safety code after the tragedy. Officials say a new rapid race regulation will be ready ahead of the Grand Pro de Reims on July 2.
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Eeomans
le Mans
Vietus
Sara
Dean Lehevre
Flagus
Howrre
Tas
France
Radioactive Fallout Debated by Yale and AEC Experts
A May 29 radio program cited Yale assistant professor Franklin Hutchinson claiming no genetic harm from radiation and noting alleged mutations in 1,809 children. Dr Willard Libby of the AEC countered in a Chicago speech that fallout risks and genetics are complex and press coverage largely ignored his warnings.
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David Lawrence
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Franklin Hutchinson
Anssistant
Yale
Willard F. Libby
America
Feld
Atomic Energy
Univers of Chicago
Libby
Hutchinson
University of California
University of Chicago
AEC
Commission
Idbbys
United States
Peron followers rally for nationwide labor strike in Argentina
Followers of President Peron rally for a nine nation strike as clashes flare around Buenos Aires. Peron charges clergy with provocation, vows strict action. fresh violence erupts near the Metropolitan Cathedral. Dozens injured, hundreds arrested as CGT mobilizes amid tense stand-off. Clergy accusations of attacking Eva Peron’s social program cited. Vatican comment calls out odious accusations. Also notes a U.S. draft age discussion and a military assignment in Fort Jackson.
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Buenos Atres
Argentina
Jian Peron
Pilouine
Cathalien Chuvehny
Plaza de Maxo
Buenos Aires
Peron
Metropolitan
Hation's Palace
Arefuse
Episcopal
Palere
Peronista Movement
Eva
O Ther
Massion
Calum
Peronista Party
Vatican
L Osservatore Romani
Research In Social Science Project To Begin At Berkeley
A year long social science research project on India, Pakistan and Nepal will start July 1 at the University of California, Berkeley. Co directed by Olive Reddick of Hood College and Dolin Cover of the University of Maryland, the effort is funded by a Defense Department contract via the Human Relations Area Files. The project will produce publishable data and join a 13 institution network. no classified material is involved.
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India
Pakistan
Nepal
University of California, Berkeley
Oliver, Reddick
Hood College
Dolin Cover
University of Maryland
Reddick
Hood
Cover Wiihies
California
Defense Department
U. S. Department of Defense
Human Relations Area
New Haven
Conn
HRAF
Hand
Aine
Teshells Thoburn College
Lucknow
Office of Strategic Services
New Delhi
Rural Weston's Short Course At University Of Maryland
Half of the readers voiced support for renaming the Rural Weston Short Course to Randima's Week at College Park Maryland where about 000 women from homemakers clubs across the state began four days of classes in dressmaking landscape gardening and related subjects The opening assembly featured Mrs Carl Feucht Sr Elkton past president of the Maryland State Council of Homemakers She noted the schedule and the need for rest University president Dr H Elkins welcomed the group saying the program showcases Maryland education and the power of women Florence W Low described the fully staffed program and the goal to strengthen home demonstration work Allegany County led with 120 participants and the total reached 64 late registrations The course theme Living in a Changing World highlights topics from foods and home furnishings to public speaking press radio TV international relations and parliamentary law The event included singing, a glee club performance, and talks by leaders including Helen Irene Smith and other extension staff A Maryland State Council meeting and dormitory assignments followed the opening day The stock market edged higher in early trading on this day.
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College Park
Weston
University of Maryland
Randima
College
Maryland
Carl Feucht Sr
Elkton
Maryland State Council of Homemakers
H. Elkins
University
Texas
Dr. Elkins
Texas Western College At
el Paso
Elkins
Soony
Florence W. Low
Allegany County
Te Na An
Uae
Enma
Wilson IT. Filkins
Anne Arundell County Homemakers Glee Club
Helen Irene Smith
Cern County
Middle East
Foreign Operations Administration
Maryland State Council of Homemakers Clubs
Schwornen
Faun Hayward
Leonardtown
Allen
Baker
Berlin
Vias
Tariban Enn
Oresper
Frederick Conwall
Homemakers Chorus
Fear and Faith Theme At Washington Conference
The Washington Province Episcopal Conference at Hood College featured Rev Dr Pike on fear as a basic anxiety. He urged conscious dealing with fear, urged a single ultimate for life, and urged living as though God exists. The event drew 400 attendees with lectures, services, and discussions on identity in Christian life.
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Tydaittes
Laatib
Washington Providence
Pike
Province of Washington
Hood College
John M. Krumm
Columbia University
New York
Andrew G. Truxall
Coffman Chapel
Carnival Hoax Strands Scores Of Entertainers
A carnival hoax lured scores of Broadway entertainers to Ellenville and stranded them at Wayside Inn, with a NYC man Emilio Spano jailed for defrauding the resort. Ray Cyrs pleaded guilty to six charges and was sentenced to six months. Other collateral forfeitures and a music degree award are noted.
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Ellenville
New York City
Emilio Spano
Manhattan
Aleaded Anilhr
Ulster County
Spang
Wayside Inn
New York
Ray Cyrs
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Eam
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New York Herald
Tribune Inc
Rally For Big Strike
Fort Jackson
Delmar F. Baker
William Baker
Mindieteawn, Ma
S01st Airborre Infantrs Regiment
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Armen
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Sg A . Sa
Frank Keefer
Everedy Company
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George H. Rarper
Kathryn H. Baer
Allen F. Sherald Jr
Austin Ho MeDevitt
U.S
REA Service, Inc
Israel
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A. G. Hedden
Russell B.geary
Cherry Lane
Alan DB
Martin ¥. Wagner
RFD
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Harry L. Quinn
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Chanel Aller
East Street
Harry Philips
Sperry
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