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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1942

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Girl Scouts Plan Two Week Braddock Heights Camp

Girl Scouts of Frederick will hold a two week day camp at Braddock Heights from June 15 to 27. The program, directed by Mrs. Harvey A. Boarts, includes swimming, nature study, trolley transport, water, and a $2 fee covering transit and milk. Registration May 28–29. Camp limited to 75 girls with nurse on site and adult supervision.

Girl Scouts of Frederick Braddock Heights Harvey A. Boarts Pittsburgh Boarts R.ames Hendrickson West Second Street Russell H. McCain Henry R Shoemaker Paul G Johnson W. Dave Morton James H Evangelical Lutheran Church Jeader Elizabeth Moberly Helen Eisenhower Hood College J. D. Dave

Women’s clubs host, discuss democracy, nutrition and civic duties

Jug Bridge Home makers Club members and guest meet at Wayside Inn for a garden tour and meeting led by Mrs. King. A nutrition demonstration followed by fruit bread cereals and butter guidance. Walkersville Woman’s Club hosts a Democracy in the School essay contest with four prizewinners. Zonta Club Frederick plans prenatal clinic sponsorship and sends delegates to Toronto convention.

Jug Bridge Club Elmer E. Dixon Jennie Grabill Jug Bridge Homemakers Club Wayside Inn King D. J. Thomas FP Russell Young Roy Crum Harry Zimmerman Wm. C. Zimmerman Howard Mayne Frederick John €. Engle Mayne Walkersville Club Florence Williams Walkersville Woman's Club Grayson Smith Emma Jane Hahn Margaret Stauffer Kenneth Gilbert Marjorie Greenwood F. R Seibel, Jr Grover Barton Methodist Playground Zonta Club of Hotel Frederick Baltimore

Weather Summary for May 1941

The 24 hour precipitation ended at 8 am measured 0.31 inch. May to date rainfall totals 2.68 inches while normal May precipitation is 3.44 inches. Through May 1 the year’s deficiency stands at 34.1 inches. Yesterday’s high was 77, last year 90. Low last night 61, last year 52. Sun sets 8:21 pm, rises 5:52 am. Moon rises 11:13 am, sets 12:38 am.

Middletown High to Graduate 38 Seniors in May Commencement

Thirty eight students will receive diplomas at the Middletown High School commencement on May 28. The class photo lists seniors Arlington Huffer Parker Hessong Elden Hayes Richard Beachley Oscar Holter Joseph Summers Clarence Michael Maynard Harshman Robert Leatherman Esther Holter Adrienne Ahalt David Kefauver president Vera Kline secretary Charlotte Palmer vice president Richard House treasurer Doris Hert Mary Elizabeth Norwood Cecil Holter Carroll Boyer Mrs Strathern Esther Hays Catherine Marshman Norma Renn Gerlie Hartsock Jean Miller Mary Adams LaVerne Derbert Ruth Kepler Garnetta Stottlemyer Carrol Hedges Ruth Lady Austin Marker Jean Eckard Truman Ahalt Charlotte Sheffer Nevin Brandenburg Emsline Draper Renn Remsburg Doris Mullen.

Middletown High School Arlington Huffer Parker Hessong Elden Hayes Richard Beachley Oscar Holter Joseph Summers Clarence Michael Maynard Harshman Robert Leatherman Esther Holter Adrienne Ahalt David Kefauver Vera Kline Charlotte Palmer Richard House Doris Hert Mary Elizabeth Norwood Cecil Holter Carroll Boyer Mrs Strathern Esther Hays Catherine Marshman Norma Renn Gerlie Hartsock Jean Miller Mary Adams LaVerne Derbert Ruth Kepler Ruth Lady Austin Marker Jean Eckard Truman Ahalt Charlotte Sheffer Nevin Brandenburg Emsline Draper Renn Remsburg Doris Mullen

Wetter Than Past Year Despite April Dry Spell

The 1912 period shows wetter relative precipitation than 1941 and 1942, with February and March high on rainfall. April produced less than an inch yet was offset by late rains, while temperatures stayed mild and ground soaked, aiding crops. Brunswick's sprinkling ban remains in effect.

Brunswick

Senior Class of State School Is Entertained

Dr and Mrs Ignatius Bjorlee hosted the Maryland State School for the Deaf senior class banquet. About 40 guests attended including 15 seniors, teachers, and school officers. Toasts were given by Miss Mary Cason Miss Elvira Wohlstrom Harold Domich and George Faupel. Class officers Rudolph Hines Catherine Hill Irene Quitas. Iris and V for victory themed decorations in orange and black adorned the tables.

Ignatius Bjorlee Maryland State School For the Deaf Teachine Dr. Bjorlee Mary D Cason Elvira Wohlstrom Harold Domich George H. Faupel

Magnuson Returns to Seattle After Five Months at Sea

Washington congressman Warren G. Magnuson arrives in Seattle after five months of active duty as a lieutenant commander aboard an aircraft carrier. The ship took part in several raids against Japanese targets.

Warren G. Magnuson Washington State Seattle

100th Anniversary of Johnsville Church

Services mark the 100th anniversary of Johnsville Methodist Church. Rev Fear now will lead the morning service at 10 30 and the afternoon at 2 00. Rev Strasburg of Chestertown will preach the morning sermon and Rev Dr John R Edwards district superintendent will deliver the anniversary sermon in the afternoon.

Johnsville Methodist Church M L Fearnow R Strasburg Chestertown Jonn R Edwards West Washington

Kilton Stewart to Speak at Final Meeting

Kilton Stewart, a psychologist and word traveler, will be the guest speaker at the final meeting of the group. The event marks the end of the season and will feature Stewart's insights on language and mind.

Kilton Stewart

Brodbeck Hall Science Club Lecture Thursday Evening

The Head College Science Club in Brodbeck Hall hosts a Thursday seven o'clock lecture open to faculty and students. Sponsored by the Science Club and the college public events program, Mr Stewart discusses the Philippine Negritos. Dinner at Cablentz Hall precedes. Miss Jean Kerschner of Philadelphia oversees arrangements.

Head College Brodbeck Hall Science Club Stewart Cablentz Hall Jean Kerschner Philadelphia

Japanese Use Chrysanthemum Petals In Cuisine

Chrysanthemum petals are used in Japanese cooking as a visible ingredient. They appear in salads soups and garnishes adding color and subtle floral notes to dishes across regional cuisine.

Enlisted in Army from Frederick County names listed

Frederick County men recently enlisted in the United States Army are John Robert Rutherford George Robert Sanders George Keefer Miller Richard Webster Graham Oswald Eugene Atterback and Allen Compton Willey.

Frederick Countians United States Army John Robert Rutherford George Robert Sanders George Keefer Miller Richard Webster Graham Oswald Eugene Atterback Allen Compton Willey

May Expand Payments For Conservation Work

State AAA committees discuss continuation and possible expansion of farm payments for conservation practices. They consider revising the payment formula to favor poor land holders and emphasize war crop production in 1943. The Agriculture Department is reducing commodity payments tied to allotments while boosting conservation incentives. Oklahoma leaders broadly back conservation payments.

Chicago Triple-A AAA Agriiculture Department Oklahoma

Chairman Cameron urges reform of conservation funding formula

Chairman Charles S. Cameron called for changing the payment formula to direct most funds to farms most in need of conservation. He criticized the present flat per acre allotment that distributes eight equal shares to owners of both rich and poor lands.

Charles S. Cameron

Special Service Planned at Morgan Station Chapel

The chapel at Morgan Station Howard county led by Rev. C R Luck holds a baptimal service Sunday afternoon at 2 30 oclock. The ceremony occurs in the South Branch Patapsco at the foot of New Port Hill near the John Hatfield home and includes special music and praise.

Morgan Station Howard County C. R Luck South Branch Patapsco New Port Hill John Hatfield

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