Capital Transit Hearing Sheds Light On Maryland Routes
The Maryland Public Service Commission heard public pleas from Louis A. Palmer Walter P. Copping Jr and Walter F Mulligan urging Capital Transit Co to keep eight Maryland routes in operation or risk losing all service. Transit officials argued the lines lose money and a ruling awaits, with routes slated to end March 31. Mulligan labeled the company a ruthless profit driven force.
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Silver Spring
Maryland Public Service Commission
Capital Transit Co
Washington
Maryland
Prince Georges
Montgomery Counties
Capital Transit
Etl
Louis A. Palmer
Allied Civil Group
Walter P. Copping Jr
Bethesda
Montgomery County
Emmitsburg Social News Highlights Across Town
Emmitsburg residents visit relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns. Rostered are Mrs. Gregg’s relatives, Mrs. Richard Auhl and children, and multiple local families joining weekend gatherings. Items note nursing student Janet Adams, a St. Agnes’s Hospital cap, a Mission Fair profit of 185.70 for various church and mission causes, plus St Joseph's Day activities and plans for spring concerts and Easter services.
Weekend Visits and Bridal Plans Highlight Local Social Notes
Kump and Blanche Kane hosted visitors from Baltimore and Beltsville over the weekend. Louise Adams spent time with her parents in Washington. Several ladies attended the wedding of Wilma Gillespie to Donald Weant in Keysville, with a bridal shower hosted by Miss Nancy Beegle and Miss Maebelle Carson. Esther and Helen Martin joined Mary Jane Scott on a Frederick outing. Baltimore guests Wayne Smith visited Harry Scott. Local baseball plans were announced by Manager Guy McGlaughlinn, with practice starting April 1 and ten players under contract, plus May 6 league opening and two exhibition games. Charles D. Gillilan’s appointment as magistrate for Emmitsburg was confirmed by the Senate. Betty Hollinger cited for basketball lay-up accuracy.
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Carlos Englar
Marie C. Rosensteel
Nancy. Beegle
Maebelle Carson
Keysville
Wilma Gillespie
Donald Weant
Esther
Helen Martin
Harry Scott
Mary Jane
Frederick
Wayne Smith
Baltimore
D. L. Beegle
Nancy Beagle
Leonard Gillespie
Raymond Weant
Leonard Ferguson
Hazel Caldwell
Doris Fisher
Charles Stonesifer
Donald Smith
Doris Olinger
Helen Phillips
Carlos P. Englar
William Baker
Anna
Lois Bentz
Betty Smith
Catherine Wivell
Nancy Beegle
D. L. Beegie
Guy McGlaughlinn
Fairfield
Mount St. Mary's
Taneytown
McGloughlin
Charles D. Gillelan
Emmitsburg
Senate
Towson State Teachers College
Betty Hollinger
Emmitsburg Trio Shines as Thurmont Rival Stirs Threat
In a recent contest Miss Hollinger scored 26 and Miss Stinson 16 for Emmitsburg while Miss Myers from Thurmont added defensive grit. The trio’s outside shooting and relentless spirit mark them as a formidable combination in any game.
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Sue Stinson
Glevia Myers
Miss Hollinger
Miss Stinson
Emmitsburg
Miss Myers
Thurmont
Local News From Boyds and Nearby Areas
Glen Clem and family moved from the former Lewis home to Rockville. William Burdette Jr and family moved in since then, occupying his parents’ house. Mrs. Day is improving after a heart attack. Mabel Ballenger recently celebrated her third birthday with a party. The March Women’s Missionary Society met March 15 at Mrs. Schaum’s home with two new members and refreshments served. Ladies Aid officers were re-elected with Betty Nicholson as vice president. spring supper planned for May 19. Easter events include Boyds Sunday School Easter program and Good Friday service featuring the large Ughtert Cross and a pageant Taking Up the Cross. On March 11, infant David Caproll Snyder was christened at Boyds Church by Rev. Kerr. Cana Club met March 17 for a St Patrick’s Day celebration at the Weaver home with families from Middlebrook, Gaithersburg, and local residents.
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Women's Missionary Society
Jack Schaum
Gilliam
Ladies Aid Society
Betty Nicholson
Boyds Sunday School
Ughtert
Walter Snyder
Gaithersburg
Boyds Church
Kerr
David Caproll
Preston Weaver
Lee Records
Middlebrook
Russell Whight
Norbert Norris
Albert Gloyd
Local News Roundup From Lovettsville Area
The News from Frederick Maryland reports a social roundup including family gatherings and visits. Residents and relatives such as Mrs. Frye an invalid for a year, Rev Dr. William A Wade as guest of former parishioners Mr and Mrs Lester Fasterday, and various teaching assignments renewed for next year accompany travel notes and obituaries.
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California
Frye
William A. Wade
Lester Fasterday
Sharpsburg
L.A. Womeldorphe
Lovettaville
Robert Myers
Aichie
Eliza Myers
Middleburg
Virginia, Staub
Lovellsville High
Laura Potterfield
A. A. Beatty
H. W Beatty
Richard Price
Hagerstown
Rose Marie
Joyce Beatty
A. W. Beatty
Charles Virts
Winter Haven
Fla
Bey Virts
Terment
Chicago
Mission societies meet for study and notes on graduates
Lovettsville and Brunswick groups met for mission study studying Near East Panorama by Gloria M. Wysner. Local high school graduates Miss Harriet Frye Catherine Riley Agnes Fry and Mary Kimbley will start work in Washington on June 14. Community members visitations and greetings noted, with birthdays and cards shared in local circles.
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Lovettsville
U.a
Women's Missionary Society of Bethany Lutheran Church
Brunswick
Missionary Society of New Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Gloria M. Wysner
Harriet Frye
Catherine Riley
Agnes Fry
Mary Kimbley
Washington
William A. Wade
John Rollison
C. M. Beatty
Waynesboro
Bessie Frye
Beverly Carter
Alice Davis
Wired Greetings
Benjamin Franklin’s bifocal invention in 1784
Benjamin Franklin is credited with inventing bifocal lenses in 1784, enabling wearers to see clearly at both near and distant ranges with a single pair of glasses. This innovation marked a milestone in optical design and eyewear practicality.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Gregg
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U.S. Army
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Halbert Poole
Travilah
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Roy Bollinger
Naomi Harbaugh
John’ M. Troxell
George. Combs
Walter Peppler
Mary Ridenour
Joseph Yvelky
John Roddy
Sterling Eyler
Reisterstown
Felix Adams
Eyler
Rosie Baker
Norman. Adams
David
William
Harry
Eugene Newcomer
St. Agnes's Hospital
Janet Adams
Miss Adams
St. Joseph's High School
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Father Dausch
St. Mary's
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Father Keller
Christopher Movement
Father Salvator Burgio
Mother Seton
Sister Mary Basil
France
Catholic Student Mission Crusade
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Richard Topper
St. Desent
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David 3Haum
Mount St. Mary’s
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Anna Mae Welty
Anna Marie Hobbs
Patricia Joy
Theresa Pecher
Joan Eckert
Rosemary Mick
Karen Scott
Mary Miller
Patricia Sell
Rita Topper
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St. Euphemia’s Hall
Michael O'Brien
St. Joseph’s High School
Harry Shoemaker
Robert Topper
Joseph Kreitz
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Sanders
Charlotte Sanders
Ronnie Elliot
Faye Strayer
Elizabeth Myers
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Everett Chrismer
Annie M. Warner
Gettysburg
Leo Wetzel
Nora Wetzel
St. Anthony's
Wetzel
van Deventer
Yonkers
N. Y
John Law
Mary Gi Fuss
Jake Stambaugh
Harry Obler
Maurice Keilholtz
Carrie Fuss Long
Beryl Renner
Rocky Ridge Church
James L. Topper
Alice Balmer
Emanuel
Frank Reuser
Bussard
Buckeystown
U. S. Army Photo
Camp Dettick
Bradley T. Halley, Jr
Petersville Road
Brunswick, Md
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Alsco Cal
Universal Insulation Co
Wilson Ave
Frederick, Md
Edward S. Mobley, Jr
WAC
U. S. Air Force
Patrick Street
Frederick, Iron & Steel, Inc
Severth and
East Street
Pionhar
Pioneer
Weil Brothers, Inc
North Market ST
Boyds
Scott Catalogs
KEY Stamp CO
East Patrick St. Froures
Fual Sovar
ST. Joseey
SS Luren i
Western Union
Washington, D. C
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Western Union Telegraph CO
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Silverblu
Hoff Mink
New Windsor, MD
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Marston
Abe le Ae
Drameyx Co
Peicwe
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