Berkeley Springs youths fire rockets in successful tests
Frederick Md Saturday March 1 1958 four Berkeley Springs youths led by J Apple Junior and Thomas Stemple conducted rocket firings on a farm west of town They used potassium nitrate and sugar fuel with safety precautions and planned a smaller scale test next The Rockets Society now has five members Stanley Poole Sterling Mason Lee Aulabaugh and sophomore crew member ably assisting planning further launches
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Benkeley Springs
Herkeley Springs
Datereaoh I
Tharry
Henry
Head College
Freder Tek
Fiesty
Sue Ny Tan
Anther
Earth
Lee Aulabaugh
Manley Aulabaugh
Rockets Society
Stanley Poole
Sterling Mason
Lee Aidabaugh
Propaganda Mills and a Maryland Road Plan Change
A 1940s Valley Register column contrasts Soviet propaganda spending with Western security costs. It cites Dr Hubert J Johnson of Temple University warning of five billion dollars yearly for propaganda and skilled workers trained by many schools. The piece shifts to Maryland road planning, noting revised priorities in the State Roads Commission and Frederick County school planning amid long term projects, urging tolerance and confidence in officials.
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Vemple University
Philadelphia
Chicago
Soviet Union
SEC
Maryland, State Heads Commission
Commission
Frederick County
Verygard
Somme
Maryland
Valley Register
Residential Electricity Use For Year Record
The PE System reports an all time high in residential electricity use last year at 1,990 kilowatt hours, up 179 kWh from 1996. Projections by 1960 expect averages over 4,000 kWh annually due to growth in customers and more appliance use.
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Lamer
Tie
Polumae Edison Systan
Chris
Edison
Loewstrans Fram
Taneytown Notes on Swine Judging and Local Activities
Taneytown area students and agriculture teachers joined the swine judging contest at Frederick Fairgrounds on February 22. Awards and participation listed include many local names and school affiliations. weddings, Brownie Scout formation, and an engagement announcement also appear in the community update.
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Taneytown
Stalin Leister
Tasey Town
Caneylawn
TV Cuealay
Joyce Suiekhous
Myvnleo Mg
WooMatthews
Danna Dinternad
Baal
Steheane Ronald Nugbaum
WAV
Robert Clingan
Metneth Relfsnikley
Marlon Micheal
Maine
Hann
Frances Groshon
Doris Ballinger
Shirley Koontz
Ohn Angell
Joe Bowers
William Stonesifer
Gee Moose
Fern Rodkey
Grant Harman
Frederick Fairerlunds
Cecil Massie
Sap Runs at County's Sole Maple Syrup Operation
George Le Moser and sons operate a small scale maple syrup venture near Thaemant, extracting sap from about 40 trees with buckets and drilled taps. On good days sap flows. season starts mid February and lasts six days to six weeks. Process yields about one gallon of syrup from roughly 40 gallons of sap, bottled and sold locally.
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le Weli
Sherman
George le Moser
Atoser
Andy
Mason
Thaemant
Nate
Lowar
Joseph Mosey
James Maser
Nie
Fifty Years Ago Hems From The Colness Of The News
Fifty years back in March 1908, YMCA boys held a jovial auditorium evening with about 150 attendees. Howard Albaugh chaired with three joking friends, and Marry Sagan performed magic while refreshments followed.
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the News
March
YMCA
Howard Albaugh
Marry Sagan
Gath grocery blaze prompts city transport critique
Firefighters controlled a blaze at the G Gath and Smith grocery in Thurmont started by a heist threat. Berwick and officials addressed limited transport services in the city, while a special crash vehicle was prepared for Thorn aid-station use under Col. Munshower. An estate of Frank J. Stonir and Frederick banker was probated in Oregon with about 400000 dollars dispersed.
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WMA
G. Gath
FERET
Marylin
Polivel J
Thorn Aid-Station
Colomer Pil
Society events mark birthday party and community garden name
A sixteenth birthday party was hosted at the Mount Was home of Emory Angleberger with many gifts, games, and refreshments for guests including Vicki Bowers and Rose Bowers. The community garden club renamed the Rose Hill Garden Club and discussed seed care and fire safety, while plans continued for a Washington show trip in March.
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Tes Aughsborsee
Emory Angleberger
Woodsboro
Vicki
Rose Bowers
Madine Weddle
Nancy de Linghtes
Janet Harlébiugh
Bernnest Keeney
Margaret Avaiberger
Doyce Lambert
Paul Broun
Church Street
Rose Hill
Washington
Krefor Eyler
Gatey Blank
Otis
Ci Aluny
Tugene Blank
Roger Clary
Judy
Jelen Moser
Louise Moser
Sonny Stone
Calvin Welach
Dean's List at Frastburg College for 1957 Fall Term
Ivan C. Diehl of Frastburg State Teachers College announces the first semester Dean's List for 1957-1958. From Frederick County are Miss Susan J. Fader of Frederick, a junior in elementary studies. Sterling W. Edwards Jr. of Myersville, a sophomore in the junior high program. Miss Bonnie Henson of Myeraville, a senior in elementary studies. Miss Dorothy V. McBride of Middletown, a junior in elementary studies. Miss Dorothy M. Sigler of Middletown, a junior in elementary studies.
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Ivan C. Diehl
Msitnc~tion
Frastburg
Coleege
Frederick County
Susan J. Fader
Lewis B. Kader
Frederick
Fader
Sterling W. Edwards Jr
Sterling Edwards Sr
Myersville
Edwards
Junique
Bonnie Henson
Donald Henson
Myeraville
Aliss Henson
Dorothy V. McBride
Daughe
Cyrus
McBride
Middletown
Garden Time Is Coming By Beatrice Disk
Warmer days prompt homemakers to plan yard work and gardening. Practical March and April tips cover pruning, mulching, soil, planting bulbs, early vegetables, and pruning of shrubs. Recommendations include specific plants, tree care, and pest control with seasonal timing and fertilizer guidance.
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Claude Bacrick
Woodsboro
Heber
White Knight
West Virginia garden tour aids Harpers Ferry project
West Virginia garden clubs announce a tour across Berkeley and Jefferson counties to raise funds for Harpers Ferry projects. Highlights include Boydville Martinsburg and Rosebrake Popodicon displays, with proceeds supporting local historic house restorations and the Shenandoah National Monument efforts. The event runs May 3 and 4, featuring multiple sponsor clubs and historic sites along the Shenandoah River.
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West Virginia
Jeffery Payne
Todd
Press Son
Berkeley
W. Va
Dent James Miaison
Shenandoah
Reva
Theliction
Shenandoah-Potomac Garden
J. B. Dick
Amiques
Shenandoah Carden
Harper House
Harpéey Club
Ma's
Robert Browse
J. Blavlwell Davis
U.S. Park Service
Boydville
Martinsburg
Faulkner
Olde Berkeley Garden Club
Gateway, Garden Club
Martinsburg Garden Club
Daniel
William H. Pillar Alt
Morgan
Whurmont
Albert Barnhar
Hanover Geneva Hospital
Welhart
Henry Bedinger
Auvil
Brunswick
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Maret
Ndrlinesanan
Beverly Aon Ahwll
Nul
Burkitts
Winsville
B. Aleka
Karen Beehfold
Norma Brinkley
Linda Lee Brown
Nancy Cote
Pamela
Deanne Eawards
Susan Fadely
Stelen Feag
Sharon Feaga
Susanne Gleiser
Jane Hall
Vicki Jimes
Cynthia Kepler
Karena Sue Kolb
Cheryl G. Merver
Teresa Milhouse
Liebe Orsh Monk
Kristine P Mullery
Martha C. Nelson
Vicki Lynn
Owen
Susan Piepoll
Susan Roth
Aynn Reiman
Susan Schemmer
Sharon Kaye Smith
Dixie Vess
William Tnrwile
Jack Hall
Mass Kaden Lorine
Virgel Winningham
Bhatne Ahal
Allen Friedlanger
Cincinall, Q
Russell Rollins
Beverly
Mass
Richard Brandenburg
Middleleven
Karen Anall
Danice Eldridge
Oscar Shafer
Nancy Shafer
Judy Shisle
Mirdeown High Schoal
Rovlin
Roseau High School
Roseau
Minn
Gunvordla Lutheran College
Monehead
Alvnn
Saciaiogy
Lathe U
Vemyyl
Valley Forge Army. Hospital
Phoenixville
Alonzo Nokes
Union Bridge
George Clark
Mess Clark
Red
Miss Nokes
Robert Moton High School
Westminster
Moreland
Ciy Hospital
New York City
My. Clark
Thomas Jerey Construction Company
Mrs. Lith
Banbury
Alrman
USAF
Litho
Mary Marie Auimgacdner
IRS
Sara Devilbiss
George A. Devilbiss
Father Kane
St John's
Alan Roniback
Charles Wachter
Staley
Ras Bran
Wantt
Danehlors
Empry
Richard Vahn
Languor
Rockville
Arthur Smith
Silver Spring
Fahn
Howard Raba
Plarmont
al Robert Ta Reed
Misu
David BH
Zimmerman
Mighliid
Myers ‘Ville
Ling
Kling Ganlucesary Mansi
Rev
Ohn
Miler
Geen
Alrivan
Valli Marie
Altman
Tive Fram
Beatrice
Wade Brisklings
Edgewiod Hwish
Church of God
Eleanor M. Bartel
Beth Shalom
Marguerite Blank
Calhetinr Gross
Mary E. Blank
Liliay Magst
Berey Baugher
Pauline Vieira
Pauline Keyser
Charlotte Masser
Della Myers
Martha Tlansten
Isabelle Schultz
Pauline Fulmer
Beulah Masser
Martha Mooper
Nannie Adams
Retin Kariell
Annabelle Masser
Tatuise Sebulls
SH Citizensip
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Army
Potomac
Union
Washington Worth Market Street
Mount Vernon
The
University
Confederate Soldiers At Market
Patrick
Olay Honor Club
Market House
Andrew Boyd
Penney's
Boyd
Ames Tenderckson and
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Cauy Ascal
George L. Maser
Feanels Tang
Nealer
Zalen
Charles Town
Annie Warner Hospital
Gattysburg
Charlee Anglar
Emmitsburg
Kit Ton Null
Tanoytown
James Kelly
Davin Lillie
Warner Hospital
Anastasia Johnson
Walter Smith
Menard Elliot
Emitsburg
Bernard Peters
Clydi Topper
Rocky Ridge
Mic
Garien Club
Oslo
Norway
Harpers Ferry
Jahn Mayasieh
Aveleth
Ninn
Ram Lodge
Virginia Lodge
United States
Odd Fellows
Poland
Lee Jlackey
Odd Fellows Lodge
Virginia
Bill Christian
Roger
Sweden
St. John's Sutherland
Jefferson County Court House
Johe Brown
Shenandoah and
Jefferson
Dolly Madison Gardon Chum
John T. A. Washingston
Myst
Dustin Funklwuser
George Washington
Jefferson Garden Club
Aides
Wall
Wigton
Jeferson Court
Harewood
Lafayette
Dolly
Finland
Aarliament
Russia
Canada
United Moles
Armed Forces
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