Facts Inc and Bathsheba hunt plus a divorce grant
Pierre Marquis founded Facts Inc to answer 400000 to 500000 questions annually for firms and individuals including Gypsy Rose Lee and Faye Emerson. The project funds come from a $500000 yearly budget with 50 researchers and a card index of 1,900,000 facts. Also, Lula V. Earley was granted an absolute divorce from John L. Earley with post decree costs and Lula to resume her maiden name Lula V. Wetzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boxle
New York
Pierre Marquis
Facts, Inc
Gypsy Rose Lee
Faye Emerson
General Electric
International Business Machines Company
Marquis
Bathsheba
20Th Century- Fox
William the Conqueror
England
Margulis
New Jersey
Lula V. Earley
Frederick
John L. Earley
Montgomery County
Circuit Court
Sherman Pr. Bowers
Lula V. Wetzel
What Next In Truman Era Economic Controls Debate
The piece argues Congress faces a pivotal choice as the current economic controls law nears expiration on June 30. With widespread complaints from labor, industry, farmers, and households about wages, scarce materials, and rising costs, lawmakers must reconcile divergent demands. Public doubt grows over prospects for broader controls or their removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Truman
Fight On Cancer Sees Progress Despite Rising Deaths
The American Cancer Society reports progress in the fight on cancer with about 70,000 persons saved or possibly cured last year and another 70,000 potentially saved if detected earlier. Deaths reached 210,000 due to aging populations and better diagnosis, while advances in X ray, radium, and surgery drive optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Society of Acis
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News May 26 1901
William Robertson of Point of Rocks caught a 25 pound corn stranded in Tuscarora creek after the floodwaters fell. The fish measured four feet long and was netted. Some evil disposed persons broke into the North Market Street public school over the weekend disfiguring blackboards and overturning the principal’s room. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced extensive main line work between Brunswick and Baltimore including Mt Airy tunnel repairs to be completed this year. Franklin Osburn of Sewickley Pa is visiting his son on West Third street. Frank Cole and David Freshour launched a boat named Black Diamond on the Monocacy at the Gas House Pike bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robertson
Point of Rocks
Tuscarora Creek
North Market Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Brunswick
Baltimore
Mt. Airy
Franklin Osburn
Sewickley
Pittsburgh
W. WW. Osburn
Osburn
West Third Street
Messrs
Frank Cole
David Freshour
Gas House Pike
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columna Of The News
Local items from May 28 1931 note a box car derailed on the H and F line at East Fifth Street causing a power pole damage and a temporary city light outage. Commencement exercises at the School for the Deaf report 180 pupils enrolled. A four day 4 H girls club camp is planned at Camp Baker in June. A lost wedding ring once tied to former Mayor Gilmore Schley is recovered by trench workers. Frederick Airport is first lit to serve as an auxiliary field for the Washington Cleveland air route starting in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Fifth Street
School For the Deaf
Board of Visitors
Ignatius Bjorlee
Camp Baker
Gilmore Schley
Frederick
Washington
Deed Recorded For Residence Sale On West College Ter
A deed was recorded in the clerk's office documenting the sale of the residence at 212 West College Ter from William H. Ilyde to Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Be Gallahan. Consideration is noted near $18,506 according to revenue stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West College Terrace
William H. Llyde
Nelson BE
Gallahan
Convention of W C T U Held in Woodsboro
The Frederick County W C T U held its all day county convention at the Woodsboro Lutheran Church on May 24 with strong attendance. A key resolution urged members to educate youth about the harms of marijuana and narcotics. Delegates heard devotional talks, reports, a memorial service for deceased members, and a luncheon hosted by the Ladies Bible Class. Rev. Robert Manderson shared his conversion story and current work with Helping Up Mission in Baltimore. Officers were reelected and activities for youth and scholarships noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
W. CT. U
Woodsboro
Sallie Barrick
Raymond ©. Myers
Calvin E. Schildknight
Martha Dayhoff
Hostess Union
Helena Stauffer
Arthur Remsberg
Austin Renn
John Krantz
Nichols
Geo. Hoke
Mary Hogarth
New Market Union
Armedia Reeder
Woodsboro Union
James Atkin
Frank Suman
Horace Cutsall
Thomas Kline
Melvin Tabler
Frederick Union
Baltimore
Caroline Street Methodist
Suzanne Davis
Baltmore
Tate
Rocks
Frederick
Hss Davis
Raymond Edwards
Miss Rowe
Calvin Schildknecht
Thomas Anderson
Lincoln High Recital At Hood College Tuesday Evening
Lincoln High School glee clubs perform a public recital at Hood College in Brodbeck Hall Tuesday at 8 p.m. The program features mixed, girls and boys choirs, solos, and spirituals directed by C. E. Henson with Mrs. Henson accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln High School
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Town Hall
Fof
MacDowell
Rodgers and
Cole Porter
Berlin
Glee Club
Cain
Jordan
Bjorklund
Smith
Albert Hall
Napoli
Scarmolin
St. Mary's
Adams
Lincoln Choir
C. E. Henson
Henson
Florida House Asked to Impeach Gov Warren
Tallahassee Florida May 28 The Florida House of Representatives was urged to impeach Governor Fuller Warren for willful duty disregard and evidence of lawlessness in a free spending state. New York May 2 Quiet settled on the stock market with narrow price moves and small gains and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida House of Representatives
Fuller Warren
New York
Washington News Reflects Diplomacy Tactics After Korea War
The piece argues the United States favors appeasement with China and Russia, abandoning a military unification aim for Korea. It cites General Collins testimony and notes public confusion over U.N. goals, linking policy shifts to long casualty lists and political pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
38Th Parallel
Korea
Truman
United Nations
MacArthur
South Korea
U. N
Collins
U.S. Army
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Senator Long
Louisiana
Draftees And Vets Guide To Draft Deferments Rules
Washington May 28 Congress paused draft bill to hear General MacArthur as a Senate House conference settled points likely becoming law. Key provisions include a 24 month maximum service term for draftees reservists and guardsmen and revised deferment rules for wives with no children and student status. Local boards may consider tests or class standing but not require deferment. 1 A college students get a mid year 2 A deferment, and high school students gain a statutory deferment until graduation or age 20. All men deferred stay in effect until further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Senate
House
Thomas M. Nial
Washington
MacArthur
Mac
Senate House
Bible Blessings In Storehouses Verse and Whittier Quotation
A brief juxtaposition of Deuteronomy 28:8 praising divine blessings on storehouses and labor, followed by a Whittier line guessing at blessings unseen. The text presents two historical quotes reflecting religious reflection on prosperity and hidden grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Radar Guided Flak Heavily Impacts Korean War Air Losses
Washington reports radar directed anti aircraft guns are taking the heaviest toll on U.S. Air Force planes in Korea. Over 11 months of war more than 200 planes were lost to enemy action, with ground fire, from rifles to heavy flak, predominating. Chinese and North Korean radar aided batteries ring cities and airfields, operated by skilled technicians, many likely Soviet supplied or copied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S
Reds
Britain
Asia
United Nations
Officers Installed at Bethel No 22 Job's Daughters
Bethel No 22 International Order of Job's Daughters held its annual installation May 29 in E U B church Sunday school room. Mary E Dubel named Guardian and Charles Main associate guardian with several officers named and Estle Job of Maryland as installing officer. A pre meeting covered dish supper honored mothers and a June 27 public installation will install Ann Raathenhoefer as Honored Queen and her officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Heimiller
Maryland
Marshall
Dorothy Langley
Bethel No
Jane Edwards
Kathryn Rothenhoeter
Ann Raathenhoefer
May's End Bedeviled by April Like Weather
Weekend weather resembled April with brief showers and high winds across the city and county. The Weather Bureau warned of more of the same, with Sunday gusts and modest rainfall amounts. Temperatures ranged from around 51 overnight to near 70 by day, and Memorial Day outlook was fair and warmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Potomac Edison Company
Liberty
Observer
Maryland Publishes Broad List of Public Camp Sites
Annapolis May 20 Maryland Department of Information releases a comprehensive list of about 80 camps across the state. Listings cover race sex age range rates season sponsoring group and registrar contact details. Free copies available by mail from the Maryland Department of Information P O Box 706 Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Maryland
Maryland Department of Information
P. O
Barnstorming Players Introduced Baseball to Cuba in 19th Century
A historical note claims barnstorming American players brought baseball to Cuba in 1376.5. The statement appears anachronistic and historically inaccurate, mixing early exhibition tours with a misdated year. No verifiable source context is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Frederick Community Chorus and Hood Orchestra in Unusual Concert
Frederick residents and guests enjoyed a rare joint concert at Hood College Gymnasium featuring Faure Requiem with chorus and orchestra under Dr. Earle Blakeslee. Soloists Carolyn Blakeslee and Paul Hume impressed, with strong chorus elements and Latin diction noted as the performance’s highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Community Chorus
Frederick Hood Orchestra
Gambrill Gymnasium
Hood College
Gabriel Faure
Frederick
Earle Blakeslee
Blakeslee
Faure
Carolyn Blakeslee
Paul Hume
Oherus
Hume
Virginia Rogers
Lavinia Hussey
Detrick
Campus
Hood
Ellie
Community Chorus
Birthday notices and party plans in Gaithersburg area
The item lists birthdays for Mr. Robert Schroyer and Carol Ann Smith with addresses on West Patrick Street. It notes the 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Sr. in Gaithersburg, and an open house by the Floyd Akers family at Little Hunting Lodge, Catartin Furnace, Frederick County, starting at two o clock on June 1 with swimming, cocktails and a buffet. It mentions Mr. J. Marion Martin visiting from Atlanta and Knoxville to Gaithersburg, with plans for active service at the Philadelphia Navy Yard this week, and Mr. Fred H. Grimm departing Gaithersburg for Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schroyer
West Patrick Street
Carol Ann Smith
Charles K. Davies, Jr
Gaithersburg
Davies
Floyd Akers
Washington, D. C
Little Hunting Lodge
Catartin Furnace
Frederick County
J. Marion Martin
Atlanta
Knoxville
Martin
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Fred H. Grimm
Oakland
Distinct Cities Lead In Telephones Per Capita
Question and answer note Washington D C has more telephones per capita than any city. San Francisco ranks second and Stockholm Sweden third. It also lists crops from tropical origins now grown in temperate zones such as tomatoes peppers sweet potatoes lima beans eggplant and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Stockholm
Sweden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyle
the News
Columna of the News
Ezra L. Cramer
McMurray Street
Dean Elizabeth
Arnold F. Lydard
George Lydard
South Market Street
Evangelical Lutheran Church
W. V. Garrett
Fort Hood
Ray Mullican
Carl Mullican
Lewisdale
Tex
Pvt
Fid. Sv. Co
Fort Hood, Tex
W.C.T.U
Lincoln High
David Lawrence
Felf
General Collins
North Korea
Gromyko
Poland
China
Moscow
General MacArthur
Bible Thought
Job
Calif
Hiram F. Deaner
Deaner
California
Grimm
C. W. Mullinix
Laytonsville
Dorsey Plummer
Wilson Mullinix
Carlton Mullinix
Olney
Questions and
Yan
Eddie
SY H
Webster
Milquetoast
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!