Anniversaries and Birthdays in Know America Today
Know America Today's anniversaries mark John Bartram, Schuyler Colfax, Fannie M. Farmer, Paul Leicester Ford, and Sidney Hillman with birth and death details. Also includes Today in History events from 778 to 1957, notable birthdays, horoscopes, a public sale report, and a note on the use of handmade paper bags in 1800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartram
Philadelphia
Marple
Schuyler Colfax
Indiana
New York
Fannie M. Farmer
Boston
Paul Leicester Ford
Sidney Hillman
Roosevelt
Lithuania
Patrick Henry
University of California
U. S. Senate
Virgin Islands
Aguinaldo
Tennessee
Hoover
Norris
Australia
Cigil
Rhine
Allis-Chalmers Milwaukee
Truman
Arthur M. Hil
Greyhound Bus
National Security Resource Board
Charleston
W. Va
Joan Crawford
Screen Star
San Antonio
Tex
Clarence Derwent
Actors Equity Asso
England
Florence E. Allen
Cleveland
Salt Lake City
James Frederic Dewhurst
Seattle
Wash
John S. ‘Stamm
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Harrisburg
Alida
Kans
Edward L. Curran
International Catholic Truth Society
Brooklyn
Louis Adamie
Milford
N. J
Jugoslavia
Hood College Vaudeville Show Saturday Night
Hood College presents the A A Vaudeville Show in Brodbeck auditorium at eight o clock with an all student cast led by Miss Barbara Holsberg vice president of the Athletic Association. Proceeds support the gymnasium fund and send delegates to the National Conference in Madison Wisconsin April 26 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Association of
Hood College
Brodbeck Auditorium
Barbara Holsberg
Harrisburg
Athletic Association
The
A. A
Athletic Federation of College Women
Madison
Wis
Fay Huggens
Hanover
Margaret Lewis
Huntington
N. C
Doris Wachter
Frederick
Dorothy Handley
Betsy McCain
Property transfers and moves near Boyds and Dickerson
The Breedon property near Boyds sold recently and the family has moved into a rental house owned by Leonard Rice. Mr. Sylvester Watkins of near Dickerson visited Boyds last Thursday as the community note mentions a regular meeting upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyds Boyds
Herbert Breedon
Boyds
Leonard Rice
Sylvester Watkins
Dickerson
Women’s Missionary Society Meeting Noted in March
The Women’s Missionary Society met March 17 at Mrs. Smith Hoyle’s home to review the new study book’s first two chapters led by Rev. J. P. Kerr. Hostesses Mrs. Hoyle and Mrs. Grace Pollock served green themed refreshments. Upcoming meeting set for Mrs. Jack Schaum and Mrs. Rufus Gilliam in Boyds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society
Smith Hoyle
J. P. Kerr
Hoyle
Grace Pollock
Jack Schaum
Rufus Gilliam
Boyds
Monte Sundbower
Jennie Morningstar
Washington
John Thomas
Sykesville
Sam Nicholson
Rockville
Melvin Nicholson
Travillah
Thomas Nicholson
Betty Nicholson
Ernest Hand
Gaithersburg
Nathan White
Camp Ritchie
Sykesville High School Hosts Championship Banquet
The Sykesville boys basketball team attended a tenth grade championship banquet last Tuesday evening. The dining room featured red and white decor. The program opened with America, the flag salute, and an invocation by John F. Wooden Jr. Charles M. Borchers served as toast master and led group singing. Guests introduced included Samuel M. Jennes, superintendent of Carroll County schools, John F. Wooden, high school supervisor, Ivan R. Mechtley, principal, and Miss Grace Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sykesville
Sykesville High School
America
John F. Wooden
Charles M. Borchers
Samuel M. Jennes
Carroll County
Ivan R. Mechtley
Miss Grace Riley
Principal and banquet honor Sykesville elementary guests
Leon Swart coach and the high school faculty and tenth grade officers attended a banquet. Miss Susan Eckley and David Scarflaten sang several musical selections. Rev. John Bailey Jones, West ern Maryland College PR director, spoke. The program closed with the school song. Committees led by Betty Jane Barnes, supervised by Ruth Ann Kimmey and Susan Eckley, with mothers assisting the supper group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sykesville
Leon Swart
Susan Eckley
David Scarflaten
John Bailey Jones
Western Maryland College
Betty Jane Barnes
Ruth Ann Kimmey
Union Bridge Club Elects Officers and Plans Chicken Supper
Union Bridge Base ball Club held a Friday meeting at the firemen's social hall to review 1948 activities chaired by Manager Charles W. Hahn. Officers elected include President George R. Miller and Secretary Treasurer Lester K. Nusbaum. a public chicken and ham supper is set for Saturday April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Bridge
Charles W. Hahn
George R. Miller
Clinton L. Kelly
Alton Hesson
Lester K. Nusbaum
Wilbur Fritz
Lee Shaffer
Charles Utz
Osear Fritz
Shellman
Green
Frank Sohn
West Broadway
Patty Lee
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Michael F. Wilhide
Thurmont-Sabillasville Road
Harvey A. Miller
Highfield
Simeon Smith
Thomas E. Steffey
United States
Clark
Sheetenhelm
Woody Free
Memory Trio
VFW Club
W. Patrick Street
Yean
N. Court ST
Neen
Allen
Americas
Lek
SB Ulova
ToxJadl
Tyler
Jewelry Store
N. Market St
Buick
the Ideal Garage Co., Inc
East
Patrick Street
Lowepaper
the News
Frederick, Md
Annapolis
Maryland
Senate
House
General Assembly
Board of Mental Hygiene
Boards of Managers
Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
Gabardine
Leisure Coats
Big Yank
Chambray
Tan
Rosenour
Goodyear
Men’s Reg
Walter
Oxfords
ETON
Kaynee Sport
Steve Canyon
Shorts
Aushire
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