Traditional street games reveal habits of yesterday
The piece notes how ancient and global street games reflect elder customs with examples from Grecian art and Breugel paintings. It links play to adult work, cites tag, hide-and-seek, leapfrog and London Bridge as enduring rituals and superstitions guiding childish behavior across eras. A second item reports Walkersville Town Clerk Millard M. Rice scheduling a town meeting for eight o'clock Monday to nominate two new commissioners to replace retiring officials.
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Rome
National Geographic Society
Homer
Vergil
Ovid
Pieter Breuschel
Flanders
Breughel
London Bridge
PPO
Walkersville
Millard M. Rice
Fie
Walter H Dudrow
Clayborne M. Zimmerman
George ©. Barrick
Threeman Board
Gilmere C. Trout
Frederick County Agricultural Society elects new officers
At a special meeting the Board of Managers elected D Charles Wine hrener president succeeding Charlie M Harcett and G AT Snauf fer as vice-president. Mr Harry Garvett and Cordelia Garver sold The Retreat near Walkinsville to John Franklin of New London for 2700 pounds.
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Frederick County Agricultural Society
Charles Winehrener
Charlie M. Harcett
G. AT Snauffer
Harry FE Garvetm
Cordelia C Garver
Walkinsville
John Fankin
New London
Waters Works
Frank Treryar
Todigoun
Castle
Scully Market Alyces
B and C
Monrovia
Golden GO Barre
Plas Dia
Ro Gide
Xni Bowers
Ho Tiogtvaba
Nosacle
C. Bis
Twenty Years Ago Ttems From The Columns Of The News
March 2 1955 items note General Assembly sales tax opposition one percent cap for goods. Albany discussion includes proposed amphitheater in Baker Park and cemetery chapel site conversion to public park. Frederick Welfare Board approves extra grants to aid clients growing vegetables. Former congressman Fred Neibman reported seriously ill in Cumberland hospital with sleeping sickness.
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Ascemkis
Genrac Bo Casterhe
Kredecoek Eans
Dorsett Portner Wedding at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Miss Margaret Elizabeth Portner married Donald Eugene Dorsett in a Friday 6:30 PM ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Thurmont attended by about fifty guests. Rev. Hart officiated with organist Kathleen Blower playing wedding pieces.
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Dorsett—Portner
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church
Thurmont
Margaret Elizabeth Portner
Charles Portner
Donald ‘Eugene Dorsett
Albert Ruggles
Champaigne
Joan J. Hart
Kathleen Blower
Wagner
Josephine Roser
Jean Schildt
Kathleen Willude
Baltimore
Ricky Willide
Jack E. Lenon
Ilinois
William H. Moran
Robert W. Portper
Champaigne, IH
Leichner’s Manufacturing Company
Navy
Zonta Club Talk Presented by Dr McMahon
Dr McMahon of Hook College spoke at the Zonta Club meeting on United States government exchange programs and international education. She described postwar expansion of government sponsorship, mission scope, and aims to raise understanding while preserving culture and advancing educational exchange worldwide.
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United States
de Carter
Clara P. McMahon
Hook College
Frederick
Inter Nationalsm
Tinte
Buenos Aires
American Republtics Decided T Hat Maree At Tardonte Stout
Hentsplicie
Europe
Bovet Tr Tong
Ymeina
Tos
Pest Media
Aanta Chihihe International Vebatenrrs
Committee Eit Ha Aur
Sietey Ajubs
Fitland
Bible Thoughts and Sayings in A Wanderer’s Style
A compact note compiles scattered biblical quotes and Epictetus wisdom. It contrasts Proverbs guidance on diligence with a satire about wisdom and desire, presenting a reflective, devotional tone.
Job's Daughters Hold Friendship Night at Bethel 28
Bethel No. 28 of the International Order of Job's Daughters held Friendship Night in the Evangelical United Brethren Sunday School room. Officers and visiting Bethels attended as members were welcomed by Guardian Mrs Dor othy Lescalleet and Acting Associate Guardian Melvin Lescalleet. The program featured introductions, honors for Peggy Poole and Kay Lane, and announcements for a May 8 church event and an April 23 dance at Frederick High School with Leon Masser’s arches. Approximately 100 attendees from Frederick area and nearby towns enjoyed refreshments after the event.
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Bethe
International Order of Job's Daughters
Evangelical United Brethren
Guardian
Dorothy Lescaleet
Melvin Lescarleet
Bethel
Rom
Patricia Butcher
Connie Msers
Jon's Daughters
Frederick High School
Leon Masser
Nincer
Sisitar
Peggy Poole
Kay Lane
Joanne Smith
Bethel No
Guide
Connie
Joanne Lamb
Ahte Sxieote Rehet
Peggy Ponte
Betty Lee Esler
Kay Lowe
Bethel No 39
Gertrude Hevmler
Maurice Hermiller
Evelina Heck
Robert Pressel
Ruth Pressel
Dorothy Lescalleet
Melvin Lescalleat
Evelyn Heck
Peter Poole
Gertrude Heimiller
Falin
Alitia Roberts
Ballunae
Westminester
Hagerstoun
Thurmont
Frederick
Johnsville Homemakers Club Discusses Trends in Furnishings
Members of the Johnsie Homemakers Club met at Mrs Singer's home to discuss trends in home furnishing and future public meetings on health planning and global topics. Delegates named for forthcoming events included Mrs Charles Sastar and Mrs Frank Grahtl with guests and awards noted in a lively community gathering.
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Johnsville
Lou Davis Wihithield
Pakistan
Charles Sastar
Frank Grahtl
Santi
Sues Hax
Andres Davis
Righaud Miter
Lanan
Congress Faces Paradoxes Over Leaks And Confidants
Washington column notes how Democratic lawmakers clash over leaks and informants with debates on protecting confidential sources and investigations into Yalta papers. It cites Truman MacArthur Wake Island and Eisenhower era leaks, while contrasting press privacy with government security.
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Davin
Lawrence Washington
Washington
Congress
White House
Essenkoare
Waite House
Ano
Yalta
New York Times
Bato
Times
Soremely
Pat
Kettle Hlark
Fiuman
Mebody
Republian
Serips
Zot
Theew York Times
Truman
General MacArthur
Wake Island
Gan
Duiles
Churchill
Truman Bisrentt Haak
Eisenhouer
Eisenhower
Senate
Capitol Hill
Todavy
American Civil Liberties Union
FBI
Strength For Today on Belief and Conviction Text
A fragmented sermon discusses tolerance and conviction drawn from revelation. It mentions twelve gates linked to the tribes of Israel and the idea that truth leads people to different paths, urging personal faith without denying others. It references worship and the call to heed enduring beliefs.
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Israel
Infirmal Hospitalization and Surgery Report
Among the sick states rage masses of Mina Mis Ubaples Fotaraet, West South Street, was adapted In Sap Fivgenick Memayia hospital Thursday for observation. Geviment Miro Charles and farkard. Lee underwent surgery at the Prerdevich Mweymavial Hasratal Trip Tuesday morning. This rendition is unsatisfactory.
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Mina
Fotaraet
West South Streat
Miro Charles & Farkard
Lee
Yalta Papers Published Prompt Public Demand for Facts
Washington report outlines reaction to the State Department release of the U.S. version of Yalta documents after years of secrecy. The piece argues these papers reveal Russia’s concessions and Roosevelt’s possible missteps, shaping debates on liberty and U.S. diplomacy. Also notes 1948 leather golf balls trivia.
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Buttal
Washington
Yalta
United States
England
Russia
Department of State
Senate Committee On
America
Roosevelt
Stalin
Nussia
Aubryira
Encyclopedia Britannica
Anniversaries and social notices Fill Frederick area
A social page notes a Golden Wedding anniversary for LeRoy and Bertha Horine at Lambeth Hall near the city, with hosts Manx Everhart and Fred T. Clark. Also covered are a West Falls bridal shower for Donald and Betty Ware, DAR meeting plans, a student return to Indiana Tri-State College, local birthday observance for Sam Warfield, and births announced for Elizabeth Steiner Martz and Arnold Frederick Keller III.
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Boring
Francis Scott Key Hotel
LeRoy C. Horine
Lambeth Hall Farm
Manx Everhart
Lambeth Hill Farm
Fred T. Clark
Philadelphia
West Falls
Donald Ware
Wareh
Doulas and Lincoln Inauguration Question Power
Questions and dialectal references discuss whether Stephen Douglas attended Lincoln’s inauguration and the presidential hat. The text also cites an anecdote about the origin of an anecdotal road name and a riddle about seamen’s black frost and Ark wood.
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Stephen Doulas
Lincoln
Claude
Jce
Side Glances on Inheritance and Brain Disease
The column discusses how inherited traits shape physique and advises diet tailored by a physician. A reader asks about a husband with sclerosis of the brain, noting periods of alertness and speech loss. The doctor explains brain blood vessel hardening reduces brain tissue, and while healing isn’t possible, answers will be provided in a weekly Q and A column.
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Oll
Xere
Doctor Answers Reader Allergy To Alcohol Blotches
A reader asks about blotching after drinking alcohol and possible allergy. The doctor notes reactions vary and may involve components in beverages. Some relief may come from avoiding triggers, while other cases hinge on individual tolerance and genetic factors.
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Am &T
Amsthinz
Sam
AIS
Offer to Fix Montgomery Thorne Death as Murder Revealed
Cook County coroners assistant Harry Glos testified in a deposition that he was offered 10 000 by Mrs Alven Ragen to declare Montgomery Ward Thorne’s death a murder. The reward was reportedly tied to the ongoing two million dollar estate dispute involving Thorne’s widow Marion Thorne and Maureen Ragen, Thorne’s alleged sweetheart. Glos said he rejected the bribe and that Maureen Ragen attended the meeting.
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Cook County
Montgomery Ward Thorne
Alven Ragen
South
Harry Glos
Thorne
Marion Thorne
Ragen
Maureen
Miss Ragen
Glos
Mas Wildman
Altorney
Maureen Ragen
Razen
Gins
Rosen
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Bloomfield
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
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