Schaffer Named Firemen's Head in State Meeting
Frank T. Schaffer of Westminster won the State Firemen's Association presidency by 315 to 215 over J. Millard Tawes of Crisfield. George Wiseman was elected first vice president 323 to 167 over James F. Smilie, with T. W. Scott unopposed for second vice president. George F. Lindsay named secretary, Frank W. Truitt treasurer 275 to 245. Leo McMoore elected trustee and James W. Asinter chaplain. Hagerstown chosen as next meeting site 345 to 130 over Easton.
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Oakland
Frank T. Schaffer
Westminster
State Firemen's Association
J. Millard ‘Tawes
Crisfold
George Wiseman
Blacensburg
James F. Smilie
Bethesda
T. W. Scott
Cottage
George F
Freak egg from Wyandotte hen displayed in New Market
A Suver Laced White Wyandotte owned by Murray Etzier of New Market laid a freak egg shown at the News-Post office on Thursday. Brought to Frederick by Roy Ramsburg, the egg resembles a football with pronounced seams and is larger than usual.
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Murray Etzier
New Market
News-Post
Frederick
Roy Ramsburg
Fight on Holt Seating Delays Senate Decision
Washington report notes five hours of debate over Senator-elect Rush D. Holt of West Virginia with clashes between Sen. Johnson and Sen. Lang and a probe into Holt’s age under the constitutional requirement. A decision on the contest is postponed to tomorrow as supporters warn more than 15 votes may oppose Holt.
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Washington
Rush D. Holt
West Virginia
Senate
Sen
Johnson
California
Lang
Louisiana
Robinson
Hoist
Helt
Summers Family Attends Charles David Summers Wedding
Mr and Mrs Elmer Summers of Market Street and Mr and Mrs Harold Summers of Burkitesville attend the wedding of their son Charles David Summers to Miss Gladys Colter in Gasiton Presbyterian Church Philadelphia on June 15. The couple plans to reside in Philadelphia after a trip to the New England States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Summers
Market Street
Harold Summers
Burkitesville
Roasting Shrimps on Skewers A Picnic Dish
A guide to a outdoor fire dish where shrimp are parboiled then skewered with strips of bacon and roasted for ten minutes. The method describes cooking on a steady flame to finish the bite with smoky flavors.
Guatemalan Crafts Influence Elegant Home Decor
An article by Margery Taylor highlights Guatemalan Indian crafts as chic inspiration for textiles and wall coverings. It describes straw wall treatments, hand loom linen with fringed ends, raised borders, and vivid color combinations for rugs, table linens, curtains, and accessories. It also notes Guatemalan accessories like rope, baskets, flower pots, and glassware.
Donnell Sought as District Prisons Chief
Harold E. Donnell Maryland prisons superintendent is being considered by the District of Columbia Board of Welfare for the District prisons chief post. The board voted to recommend him to the District commissioners who must grant final approval. Governor Nice later said Donnell would be retained.
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Baltimore
Harold E. Donnell
Maryland
Board of Welfare of
District of Columbia
D:strict
Denneil
M. N. Barnard
D:strict Pritoms
District Board of Welfare
He W. Nice
Don'h
Nice
Mr. Donnell
Pleasant Mt Pleasant Social Notes June Update
Mr Pleasant Mt Pleasant reports visitors and calls from families near Melrose. Mr J Mona and Mrs Laura Biggs are mentioned among convalescents and brief visits. The note lists Elder Mrs Brachey and Ja Chestnut Grove residents and a car trip to Hagerstown by Mr Lochner and August Monath family members.
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Mt. Pleasant
Stam H. Monnath
Clinton Monath
Melrose
Mona Ward
Ely
William T. Biser
George C King
J. Mona
August Monath
Laura Biggs
Charles &. Brachey
Chestnut Grove
Joseph H. Lochner
Hagerstown
Mys
Local visits noted around Mount Airy and Frederick
The clipping records visits by Mr and Mrs Harry Green and family to his mother in Mount Airy. It notes calls by Mr Herbert Bowers and Mr Benton Safe of Randallstown. Mr Charles Mercer of Frederick has returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs C Luther King and family.
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Hearthstone Iris Gardens
Hagerstown
Harry Green
Mt. Airy
Herbert, Bowers
Benton Safe
Randallstown
Charles Mercer
Frederick
C. Luther King
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Holt
Margery Taylor
McCall's Magazine
D. John Markey
Harry W. Nice
Gov. Nice
Harold Hoffman
New Jersey
Cambridge
du Pont
Hoffman
Washington Welfare Board
Mr. Pleasant
Superior Meat Market
East Patrick Street
Swift
Peas
Hershey’s
Phillips Pork & Beans
C. D. Kenny Norwood Coffee
Frederick and
Vicinity
Sincerely, Michael Peregoff
Auer
Clerks
del Monte
Glenwood
Bote
Victor ‘Coffee
Santos
Asco
Mother's Joy Cof
Borden
Eagle
Farmdale Peas
Jor
Naise
Victor Bread
Crisi
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