Anniversaries and Birthdays in Early America Today
Know America Today's anniversaries recall Stephen Girard born in France who helped fund the War of 1812 and died in 1831, Dolly Madison born in North Carolina, plus Emile Berliner and Rose Hawthorne Lathrop among others. Today's birthdays feature James Stewart and Allan Nevins, with a horoscope noting strong organization and national pride.
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Stephen Girard
Philadelphia
France
Dolly Payne Madison
Guilford Co
N.C
Antoinette L. B. Blackwell
Monroe Co
Emile Berliner
Germany
Alphonsa
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Lenox
Mass
Spain
Christopher Columbus
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Maine
Massachusetts
Washington
Baltimore
Tangier
U.S
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Europe
Amelia Earhart
Newfoundland
Ireland
Atlantic
Office of Civilian Defense
Fiorello la Guardia
San Joaquin
Calif
Newark
N. J
Dor y Dix on Marriage and a Wise Divorce Question
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife torn by her husband s infidelity weighing emotional bonds material comforts and children against separation while urging self reflection and caution before divorce. A second inquiry dismisses a five year age gap as minor and condemns a fiancé who defers marriage to his father s objections, warning of weakness and manipulation.
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Miss Dix
Dorothy Dix
Dorothy Dix advice and New Midway 4-H Club notes
A reader asks about leaving home for new experiences and a columnist advises that leaving is fine for an unattached person. The Bell Syndicate release notes Dorothy Dix cannot reply personally. New Midway 4-H Club met May 18 with 12 members. Richard Trout reelected president. Charles Crum withdrawn. Sterling Pittinger spoke on soil conservation. farming methods outlined by Robert Dudrow and Charles Kline. Bradley Jones attended as guest. Next meeting set for June 8 at Richard Trout's home.
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Dorothy Dix
New Midway
Richard Trout
Roland Smith
Charles Crum
Sterling Pittinger
Robert Dudrow
Charles Kline
Bradley Jones
Questionnaires Still Sent To Registrants By Draft Boards
Questionnaires continue to be sent by Selective Service Boards No 45 and 46 to registrants as they turn 19. Inductions are suspended for now but the legal requirement to issue and return questionnaires within ten days remains. About two to three young men register daily, says board clerk Mrs Ruth Dixon Thomas in Church Street school offices. Many registrants fail to update addresses, risking ineligibility notices.
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Selective Service Boards
Ruth Dixon Thomas
Church Street
Thomas
Address Change Duty for Registrants
The article states registrants must promptly inform the board of address changes, even if they are over 26 years old. No inductions have occurred in Frederick since January.
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Frederick Boards
Ceremonial Of Tall Cedars On Wednesday
The first ceremony conducted entirely by Frederick Forest No. 132 Tall Cedars of Lebanon will be held Wednesday night at 7 30. Over 20 candidates will receive the degree of Tall Cedarism. Chief Ranger James I Ewing and Chief of Stunts Charles V Main trained their Rangers and Sap Trimmers for an initiation hoped to rival longer established forests. Visitors from Washington Baltimore Silver Spring and Supreme Forest officials will attend.
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Frederick Forest
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Rangers Prepare for Cresaps Room Armory Ceremony
The team of Rangers are expected to attend the ceremonial in the Cresaps Room at the armory. Uniforms have been purchased for the occasion and will be used as the first ceremonial. Robes and equipment have been secured from the Supreme Forest.
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Cresaps
Rangers
Supreme Forest
Bird Lovers Meet At Camp Greentop
The Maryland Ornithological Society held its May conference at Camp Greentop in the Catoctin Recreation Area from May 13 to 15 with about a hundred Frederick County residents attending. The program featured illustrated lectures on birds and reptiles, bird walks, wildflower classification, and student cooperation in meals. local organizers included Baltimore chef Misa Dorothy Watson and state president Orville Crowder.
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The
Maryland Ornithological Society
Misa Dorothy Watson
Baltimore
Orville Crowder
Chase
Mabel J. Hoyler
Melvin Partridge
Thomas Partridge
Susan Partridge
Boger Smith
Lucy Lewis
Louise Weagley
Elizabeth Shoemaker
Natalie Klein
Virginia James
John R. Ewell
Sara Quinn
William R. Steimmer
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Orice
Light ST
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Eichelberger & Powell
Fourth Street
Frederick, Maryland
Peoples Service Drug Stores
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the News
Frederick
J. Arthur Grove
West South Street
West South Stree
General Assembly of Maryland
Court House
G. Cleveland Trout
Frederick County
East Fourth St. Frederick
D.S.T
G. E. Frigidaire
Chambers Gas
Sunbeam Electric
Hoover
William W. Pickett
Null & Null
H. M. Fenga
Lewistown-Creagerstown
Wheeler and Wilson
Nina E. Michael
Emmett R. Bowlus
Raymond E. Kelly
Utics
Albert H. Himes
Orphans Court
Said County
Albert I. Himes
Jefferson
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Harpers Ferry
Himes
Harry F. Himes
Julian C. Himes
H. M. Alexander
Clifton Wirts
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Francis Scott Key
American Legion Home
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Legion
Johnny's Market
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Morrell
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