Anniversaries and Today in History Highlights
Today in history and anniversaries recount notable births and events from 1775 to 1952. Highlights include Judah Touro born in Newport New Rhode Island 1775 died 1854 and John Quincy Adams opposing Texas annexation in 1838. Also notes Lincoln’s 1858 nomination speech Butterick patterns Edison phonograph and Ford Motor Company founded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah ‘Touro
New Orleans
Newport
R. I
Alvin Adams
Pioneer Express
Adams & Co
Boston
New York
Andover
Wesley Merritt
Henry W. Poor
Financial Authority
The
Business Guide
Bangor
Maine
George P. la Roque
Medical College of Virginia
Lenoir Co
N.C
John Quincy Adams
Massachusetts
Texas
Abraham Lincoln
U.S
Illinois
Ebenezer Butterick
Edison
China
Ford Motor Company
N.R.A
National Recovery Acts
Pubic Works Administration P.W.A
Congress
International Labor Organization
Geneva
United States
Soviet Russia
David Beck
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Stockton
Calif
Talbot F Hamlin
Notable Local Figures and Community News Summary
A roster of notable births and careers includes Dr. George H. Simpson of the American Museum of Natural History and Dr. Esmond R. Long, both Chicago natives honored for lifetime work. Diplomat Arthur Bliss Lane, born in New York, is noted as retired. Local society items cover horoscopes, education milestones, and community gatherings. The Volunteer Fire Co Auxiliary discusses raffle plans, a furniture gift for the Sunday School, and a parade event. neighbors Howard Wantz and family are guests. Mt. St. Mary's College awards to Richard Pastorette and June Pastorett. Miss Margaret Ripple visits home from University of Maryland Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maon Co
George H. Simpson
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Esmond R. Long
National Tuberculosis Asso
Arthur Bliss Lane
Janet
Shell
Dixon Yaste
Union Bridge
Charles Stonesifer
Keysville
E. F. Keilholtz
Women’s Auxiliary
The
Volunteer Fire Co
Belva Johnson
Park
Howard Wantz
York
Charles Wantz
Richard Pastorette
Thomas Pastorette
Mt. St. Mary's College
Pastorett
St. Joseph's College
Kappa Gamma Pi
Margaret Ripple
University of Maryland Hospital
Mary Ripple
Grace Sayler
Robert Sayler
Rocky Ridge Social News Highlights
Mrs. Joan D. Kaas reports visitors from Rocky Ridge including Mr and Mrs Wm Reck and son William Mr and Mrs Richard Stein Mr Airy and Mrs George Gassman from Finksburg Mrs Daisy Simpkins Grace and ham visit Mr and Mrs Leslie W Fox Mr and Mrs Ralph Beck attended the Western Maryland College commencement on June 4 Their daughter was noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan D. Kaas
Rocky Ridge
Wm. Reck
William
Richard Stein
Airy
George Gassman
Finksburg
Ralph Reck
Daisy Simpkins
Grace
Ham
Leslie W. Fox
Ralph Beck
Western Maryland College
Potomac Synod Meet At Hood College June 1956
Luther Stambaugh attends a week with The News in Frederick and aids Wenn Reformed Church as Mt Tabor Evangelical delegates participate in the Potomac Synod's 17th annual meeting at Hood College. Firemen plan a June 18 meeting and park closing social on June 22 with committee members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Stambaugh
the News
Frederick
Mt. Tabor
the Park
Patsy Rippeon
Liberty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Know
America
Dee Theatre
Pleta Ha
Kirk Douglas
Jane Russell
Searnie Crain
Marty Brunettes
William Holden
Kim Novak
Rosalind Russell
San Francisco
20Th Century-Fox
Pananis
Richard Egan
Joan Leslie
Agnes Moorehead
Michael Pate
Ty Buddy Adler
Raoul Walsh
Donenging Bohm
Yellow Springs
Charles C. T. Stull
George Montgomery
Zane Grey
Tarzan
Glenn Ford
Brazil
Robert Wagner
John Lund Gates
Carroll Manor
Firemen’s
Adamstown, Maryland
Hagerstown
Poona
Danae
Zanuck
Shenifer Frese
Peck - Jones
March
Amy
Randolph Scott
Doolins
Oklahoma
Congo
Virginia Mayo
George Nader
Peter Lorre
Cameron
Charl
Charles Derr
Larshall Ahalt
Sam Miller
South Market ST
Automotive Service
Seiberling Tires
Delco Batteries
Melvin M. Engle
Pearre
Paramount Presente
James Stewart
Doris
Alfred Hitchcock
John Agar
Kinsey's
Motter Avenue
Johnson
Dependaaniivy
Ulysses
TE Technicolor
Western Maryland Trust Co
Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Northend
Ith St. & Military Road
Jefferson Branch
Jefferson, Md
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Fedders
Routzahn
Xestle
South Market Street
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