Memorial Day Services Across Frederick and Adjacent Counties
Residents will join veterans groups and churches for Memorial Day events in Thurmont Woodsboro Middletown Burkittsville Mt. Airy and more. Parades begin today with services at monuments cemeteries and churches led by Legion posts and faith leaders. Local bands color guards and bugle corps will participate with graves decorated for veterans. If weather fails, ceremonies move to church halls.
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Frederick
Admins
V Etevan
Thurmont
Evangelical United
Brethren Church
James Fisher
He Heard
Edwin R. Creeger
Post American Legion
Wall
Luna
Woodsboro
Middletown
Burketteville
Mt. Ary
Wreasnoro
Mw Am
Nevin BE. Smith
Hanover
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Ray Spucrer
Francis Scott Key Post Legionnaires
Burkittsvale Raritan Club
Edwin M. Vienall
Burkittsville
Ma. Airy
Boy Secours
Explorer
Pine Grove
Gold Star Post
American Legion
W. DeWaut Dickey
Carl Scouts
Everhart Post
Americas Legion
Valley Memorial Post
Amvers cl
Middlejaway
Raymond L. Markley
Amvers
Brunwick
Steadman- Keenan Post
American Legion of Brunswick
Park Heights
Weaelome
Obadan
Merryland
Knoxville
Lavettaville
Taylorstown
Furnace Mountain
Memorial Park
Brunswick
Nidlow
J. W Seay
Curtis L Williams
Second Army
Taneytown
Reformed Church
William F. Myers and Sons
Lattlestoun High School
Hesson-Snider Post
Union Bridge
Stephen H Galley
Mountain View
William EF. Myers
Fons
Loman Memorial Post
VFW
Taneston
Van Runs Wild in San Francisco Kills Seven
A moving van roared through five blocks in San Francisco near the Hall of Justice on Clay Street killing seven and injuring three. The truck, traveling at high speed, toppled signs, wrecked autos including three police cars, and caused a large fire. One victim and the van driver, William Russell McCandless of Davenport, died.
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San Francisco
Juster
Nah Hil
Clay Street
Sarge
Ben Rath
William Russell McCandless
Davenport
Potters push for Social Security disability aid
Police patrolman Honri Fidler and two San Francisco women suffer injuries as lawmakers move to advance a general proposal. Potter cites that 90 percent of widows need old age and survivors benefits while the bill aims to pay disability benefits to those disabled before age 45 under rising costs.
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Honri Fidler
San Francisco
Lees
Kace
Poalters
Rouse Democratic
Potter
Posthumous Award For Cpl. Meckley
Meade Ma May 27 The Distinguished Service Cross awarded posthumously to Cpl William L Meckley of Hanmer Pa for heroism in Korea. His mother will receive the medal at Second Army Headquarters as Lt Edward No Hathay reads the citation. Meckley rescued three wounded comrades under heavy fire and was wounded three times. He volunteered as a guard despite injuries and his unit, Company B of the Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, was cut off during the North Korean action. A World War II veteran, Meckley served in both wars and earned the Croix de guerre recognition.
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Meade
Cpl
William L. Meckley
Hanmer
Korea
Second Army
Edward No Hathay
Meckley
Mre
Futh $M Miller
Hanover
Flesd
Parks
Heraam
Mechiev
Capany
Distrand
Bill Cuts Eligibility Age for Benefits Aid
A bill introduced in Washington by Representative Len Potter seeks to reduce the eligibility age to 65 for disability and survivors benefits. The measure aims to expand access to aid for more retirees widows and dependents, outlining changes to qualification rules and benefit calculations.
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Washington
Wee
Len Potter
R-Michaini
Bethel No. ds Council Installs Officers in Brethren Unit
Bethel No ds International Order of Job's Daughters held its annual council installation in the Evangelical United Brethren Sunday school room. The event featured an installation ceremony, readings by officers, and the announcement of a July moonlight cruise. Connie Divers was elected Honored Queen with a slate of officers. A prior November initiation included ten candidates and a public installation set for June 22. Also notes on old age benefits for working men with widows or dependent children.
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Bethel No.ds
International ‘Order of Job's Daughters
Evangelical United Brethren
Gua Deian
Austin Renn
Patricia Butcher
Patricia _Lescalleel
Maryland
Marian Baden
Atre Feral Joh
Maurice Heimuller
Bethel
Les
Mad
Assadi
Mary Dubel
Lillian Myvers
Lillian Maers
Melvin Lescalleet
Marguerite Krantz
Dorothy Stup
Grace Butcher
Helen Biehl
Helen Warrenfeltz
Lillian Foland
Dorothy Lescalleei
Charles Myers
Bard Herman
Gwendolyn Jordan
Carol Null
Patricia Strosnider
Margaret Pryor
Ann Garrett
Mary Elworthy
Jonica Bury
Deborah Belton
Cynthia Scheiss
Linda Stup
Connie Myers
Possum Family Evicted From Local Home
A roofer was called to a West Second Street residence to evict a possum family from the attic on the fourth floor. The mother possum and four youngsters had chewed a roof hole and settled in, prompting the landlady to request removal before repairs. The mother and youngsters were released back to the countryside after disposal by the roofer.
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West Second Street
Meera
Madame ‘Possum
Delphey’s
Job Opportunities Are Not Political
Philadelphia May 27 Secretary of Labor Mitchell said the Eisenhower administration has ensured equal job opportunities under federal contracts, regardless of race or religion, as part of the government contracts agenda. He praised the President's committee and industry leaders for progress and predicted 1955 would be a record year for American workers. He cited 62 million people at work, rising wages, and steady consumer prices allowing households to buy more with paychecks. The General Federation of Women's Clubs delayed a decision on advancing planning for new medical discoveries amid the Salk polio vaccine debate. More than half of chronically ill Americans are under 45.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
Eisenhower
Ainchell
We General Federation of Women’s Clubs
TCNIS
GOWA
Teen-Age Girls Who Fired Home Sentenced
Three teen-age girls who burned down a Baltimore home last January were committed to the House of the Good Shepherd. The fire caused more than 9000 dollars in damage after a burglary. A judge said the girls simply wanted to burn a house for excitement.
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Baltimore
Tal Ens 4
Court News Marriage Licenses and Divorces Shown
A list of marriages and divorces includes Michael J Shipley 22 and Barbara J Burdette 22 of Rocky Ridge and Allen C Koch 39 with Patli svile Pa. Divorces listed for Beatrice M Trax 33 of Painesville O and Ellen M Wetzel 16 Emmitts bura. Property transfers show Paul L Willard and wife to Elwood K Wolfe Jr and wife for 10 dollars. Thelma W Shriner to James H Scott for 10 dollars. Robert B Crothers and wife to Edward J McGuiness and wife for 10 dollars.
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Michael J. Shipley
Frederick
Barbara J. Burdette
Rocky Ridge
Allen C Koch
Patlisvile
Beatrice M. Trax
Painesville
Ernest M Staub
Taneyiowa
Ellen M. Wetzel
Emmittsbura
Alvie M Covell
Anna Mae Filler
Walkersville
Paul L Willard
Elwood K. Wolfe Jr
Thelma W. Shriner
James H. Scott
Robert B. Crothers
Toe Edward J. McGuiness
Eisenhower Heads to Gettysburg for Memorial Day Weekend
President Eisenhower departed Washington for Gettysburg PA to spend Memorial Day weekend. He travels with George F Allen a Truman administration official. Mrs Eisenhower and her mother Mrs John S Doud of Denver awaited at the farm. He plans to return to the White House by Tuesday morning.
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Ike
Gettysburg
Washington
Esenhower
George F. Allen
Eisenhower
John S. Doud
Denver
White House
Joint Meeting of Optimist Clubs and Award Evening
About 39 attendees at a joint Optimist club gathering with sisters from the Optimrs club at Southern restaurant. The event featured the final Boy and Girl of the Month award for 1954-38 and a frozen foods demonstration by Miss Barbara Bright of International Harvester.
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Optimist Club
Optimrs Club
Southern
Barbara Bright
International Harvester Company
Bright
Patricia Riches
C. Lease Bussard
John Zufal
Michael Downey
Heshia Foster
Alice Anne Lehman
Michael H Downey
Hoth
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Ieachwul Peat
Donald
Dorothy Leitch
Mary Lee Devis
C. Alien Russell
James Crites
Margaret Hooker
Gerald Jones
Helen’ Harris
Mrs Binrlee
Margaret Kent
Miss Richey
Margaret Butcher
Jeanne Bussard
T. W Lehman
Hagerstown
Warren E. Downey
Towson
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Mosing van
Holmer-Moelke Studio
Bette Sundergill
Wilson Place
Sanderssil
Johnny McConnell
Richard Foster
Martha Gardner
Valerie Trnore
Freddi Gregus
Edward Oskstra
Alison Stup
Regina Rouzee
Rosita Davis
Patsy Haga
Alice Hendrickson
Dudith Glass
Frant Alan Neff
Ohn Pencala
Charles Rath Jr
Thomas Mohler
Stephen Koehl
Donald Crum
Cherys Emge
Clark Kells
Patrick Linton
Sally Shafer
Francis Scott
Thomas Ramsburg
Patricia Culler
Patricia Grove
Ann Shiples
Rhonda Solt
Linda Thomas
Daphne House
Carol Brosius
William Grove
Michael Stup
Ronald Schattenberg
Richard Rudy
Thomas Shelor
Charles Sherald
Robert Roelke
Richard Easton
Cathy Wetvel
Stephen Parker
Robert Young
Gale Clemson
Raw
Joan Ray Oddono
Vicki Crouse
Margaret Chapman
Rosemary Keene
Linda Hargett
Mary E Garner
Robert Cole
Martin Nikirk
George Bodmer
Henry Wilson
Peter Lorenzen
Allen Weddle
Cpl. Meckley
Predarick
East Patrick ST
Monument
YES
General Federation
The
United States
Buyer Insurance Agency
North Court ST
Frederick County National Bank OF
Frederick No
North Market Street
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Court News
Frederik
Earl H. Cline and Sons
Russell Kaufman
Jane W. E. Bender
Sirs
Leroy
Knogle
Sieberling Tires
Philco
Motorola
Sunbeam
Irons Lewyt Vacuum
Melvin M. Englen
Carrall St. Owen
Treeland Nurseries
Boawood
Hag FL Mae
ScaZao Weed & Feed
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