New State Book Details Caves in Frederick County Maryland
A new publication The Caves of Maryland by William E. Davies of the National Speleological Society surveys Frederick and Washington counties. It lists five Frederick caves and 18 in Washington, notes a Buckeystown area cave with a 25 foot shaft, and mentions LeGore Powell’s caves near Woodsboro, Linganore shelters near Linganore, and McKinstrys Mill cave. Washington county hosts Crystal Grottoes, a commercial cave opened in 1922, with Mt Etna near Boonsboro once open for business but later closed.
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Frederick County
Maryland
William E. Davies
National Speleological Society
State Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources
Washington County
Frederick
Howard
Carroll
Baltimore
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Centerville
Woodsboro
LeGore
Powell's Cave
Luther Powell
Linganore
New London
McKinstrys Mill
Union Bridge
Sam's Creek
Blue Ridge Mountain
Potomac River
Boonsboro
Vigilant Hose Co. Meet Held in Emmitsburg and Ocean City
Five delegates from Vigilant Hose Company Emmitsburg attended the State Firemen convention in Ocean City. Delegates named Roger Adams Guy A Baker Jr John S Hollinger Sterning White and Kenneth Mumma were elected at a Nose company meeting presided by President Herbert W Roger. Three new members Walter F Crouse Tip Harbaugh and Ridgea H Rosefisteel joined. A membership committee was formed to study max members. Treasurer Guy Baker Sr reported 2109 25 raised boosting treasury to 2881 56. Parking behind the hall will be limited to members. The company plans parades in Westminster Gettysburg and Brunswick and an upcoming outing.
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Vigilant Hose Company
Emmitsburg
Ocean City
Roger Adams
Guy A. Baker, Jr
John S. Hollinger
Sterning
White
Kenneth Mumma
Nose Company
Fremen's
Herbert W. Roger
Walter F. Crouse
Tip Harbaugh
Ridhgea H. Rosefisteel
J. Norman Flax
George H. McDonnell
J. Edward Houck, Jr
Ralph S. Sperry
Guy McGlaughlin
Guy A. Baker, Sr
John J. Hollinger
William Rowe
Guy Baker, Sr
Westminster
Gettysburg
Brunswick
New Equipment and Hall Refit Planned
Receivers report new aluminum helmets lined coats and boots all marked with the company name. Plans for the fire hall redecoration include sandblasting the front and painting the interior.
Incorrigible Word Study and Hedgehog Snake Feats
The lesson contrasts proper usage of phrases like no other and she with it was. it defines incorrigible as incapable of correction. A curious note describes a hedgehog's notorious habit of biting snakes, then curling and allowing repeated strikes before eating the prey.
Canadian Named Head Rotary International
Arthur La Rueux of Quebec City was elected president at Rotary International’s first annual convention ending after a five day session in Detroit. Delegates represented 7,100 clubs with 340,500 professionals in 83 countries. La Rueux leads several Quebec firms and holds honorary and leadership roles within Rotary, including past director and governor positions. Other board electees include Robert Alvarez Espinosa of Mexico City and Heikki H Herlin of Helsinki among seven international figures.
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Detroit
Arthur la Rueux
Quebec City
Canada
Rotary International
Service Club
Rotary Clubs
Lagueux
Investment Corporation of
Lagueux and DesRochers
Financial
la Sarre
Quebec
Order of the British Empire
Rotary Club of
Rotary
Robert Alvarez
Espinosa
Mexico City
Heikki H. Herlin
Helsinki-Helsingfors
Finland
Percy Reay
Manchester
England
Harold T. Thomas
Auckland
Rotary Convention Sees Record Global Attendance
Delegates from 60 countries attended the Rotary Convention with more than 6,500 Rotarians and family members. Speakers included Carlos Romulo and Attorney General J Howard McGrath as discussions focused on international understanding peace and goodwill. The 1851 convention will be held in Atlantic City New Jersey the week of May 27. A separate survey notes many spend money extravagantly but few save.
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United States
Canada
Rotary Organization
Rotary Club
Rotary
Europe
Asia
Africa
North
South
Central America
United Nations General Assembly
Carlos P. Romulo
U. S
J. Howard McGrath
Rotary International
Atlanta City
N. J
Volunteer Firemen Meet At Ocean City
Maryland's volunteer firemen gathered in Ocean City for the opening session of their annual convention. Dr. Harry C. Byrd, president of the University of Maryland, addressed delegates after Spencer J. H. Brown of Sandy Spring, state president, called the convention to order at 2 pm. Lester Esham, president of...
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Ocean City
Maryland
Atlantic Resort
Harry C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Spencer J. H. Brown
Sandy Spring
Lester Esham
Ocean City welcomes delegates to pre-convention events
City handl welcomed delegates on behalf of Ocean City. Dri pyrd's speech started a sequence of committee reports. H. N. Gibbs Jr. of the State Fire Prevention Association gave the evening address, then a variety show followed. Delegates arrived for the officers banquet, an annual pre-convention social affair. J. Millard Tawes, State Banking Commissioner and fall Comptroller candidate, spoke at the meeting.
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Percales Chambray Crepe
Ipa
Long
Oxfords
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ELEN
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Eke
Saddle Oxfords
TWO Tone Sport
Oxford
Ta Dea
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Hallenger Sales & Service Inc
Packard
S. Jefferson St. Exid
Bal. Creek Rd
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SEARS
Harmony House
W. Patrick ST
D Rory
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