Broadway memories shine in long life of a singer
Dorothy Roe profiles a 72 year old veteran who spent a life around Broadway. Born in Manhattan, she trained as an opera singer, married three times, and sang at clubs and cafes with famed names like Ceruso, Tetrazzini, and Eva Tanguay. She recalls presidents, damrosch and a bustling hotel scene, cherishing memories of Broadway life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Roe
Broaasay
Wee
Mrs. Wild
H. Er
Broadway
Restaur
Gloria L.arson
Bette Bavis
Sam Levenson
Ars
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Charles Loughrey
Pabsi’s
125Th Street
Ceruso
Tetrazzini
McKinsey
Adm
Dewey
Walter Damrosch
Eva Tanguay
Fielding Magness
George Wild
First Lady Hosts Garden Party For Aged and Disabled Guests
Washington AP The First Lady greeted a diverse group at a White House garden party honoring the aged and disabled. About 65 guests were invited including some in wheelchairs or on crutches. Mamie Eisenhower spoke warmly, noting the heat and grass, as refreshments were served and guests enjoyed music under the trees.
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Washington
Mamie Eisenhower
White House
Esenhower
Eisenhower
Butcher
Births Reported At Frederick Memorial Hospital May 23 28
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports births May 23 to 28. The list includes AME ac ILE Roberts second child a boy and Mary Ruth son David Eugene Gray Fisher of Freder. ratios show multiple families welcoming new arrivals. Notable entries include Mr and Mrs Renneth B Neal Route 6 Frederick second child second son. Mr and Mrs Dovad L Baker Taney Apartments fifth child second son. Mr and Mrs Arthur R Nybere 16 Hamilton Avenue fourth child third son Michael Eugene. Mrs Franklin Z Wetzel Paint of Rocks fifth child second daughter. Mr and Mrs Harvey Baylin 3 West 13th Street first child a daughter Stephanie Lee. Mrs Bassin former Dane Hahn of Baltimore.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ame
ILE
Stephanie Lee
Bassin
Dane Hahn
Baltumore
Melodiaires choir entertains locals under Mrs Lewis
The Melodiaires, a Presbyterian vocal group directed by Mrs. Frank H. Lewis, perform for charity and public audiences. Members include tenors Malcolm Rose and Dr. Robert Janssen, basses Robert Hammond and Richard Hopkins, and others with ties to Fort Detrick, Harmony Grove, and local schools. The program features selections from State Fair, Bach, Rogers, Rodgers, and spirituals, reflecting a diverse repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE. Joyson
William G Roesster
Richard Hopkins
Robert Hammond
Malcolm Rose
Adrian Chappell
Robert Janssen
Frank H. Lewis
Malcolm
Bond
U Cincinnati
Fort Detrick
Hopkins
FHS
Chappell
Melodiaires
Edward Storm
William G. Roessler
Storm
Frederick
Roessler
IOOF
Harmony Grove
Hogers
God
Bach
Crusaders
Rodgers
Cindy
Willson
Oklahoma
O'Hara
Jonah
Cain
Berlin
Barsby
Lewis
Hood College
Peabody
Balltimore
Auxiliary Officers Elected At Local Sorority Meeting
The Fran k Post American auxiliary, a local business girls sorority, elected year officers and delegates. Iran Abelow is noted as the artist for a mural gift to the hospital by Beta Sigma Phi. New officers will be installed in August and include Lentz as president and Mrs Crawford as delegation chairman. Delegates and alternate delegates to the Baltimore convention were named, and memorial services were held for deceased members. Members reported 206 in attendance and scholarships for Girls State attendees were announced. Eliot Wadsworth, 82, former Treasury assistant secretary and Red Cross figure, died after a long illness.
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Beta Sigma Phi
Business Girls Sorority
Irs
Iran Abelow
Frank Post American
Legonnaires
Baltimore
Madeline Gilbert
Missinna Wastler
Velma Graham
Mildred Fisner
Edith Starner
Crawford
Deleg
iMrs
Virginia Miller
Dorothy Staley
Cornelia Rodock
Susie Ramsburg
Helen Grove
Hazel Flauts
Grace Stull
Muss Sallie Raines
Erith Stacner
Dorothy Taley
Lois Baumgardner
Carlton Baumgardner
Auxiliary
American Legion Jr
Judy Simms
Deanne Lawson
Mary Louie Chesley
Williamsport
Eliot Wadsworth
Washington
Winners For Flower Show At Taskers Chance Garden Club
A small flower show hosted at Mrs William H Thom s home in Jug Bridge Hil featured judging by Mrs T Stewart Haile and others with Mrs Carlisle Smith winning the Decora tion Day class and the By the Sea class among multiple prizes. Ros es iris peonies delphinium and perennials highlighted the horticultural display. A 12 box luncheon followed the judging, with organizers Mrs George A Zeigler and Mrs Carroll Hendrickson Jr arranging. A separate note reports 185 killed and 260 injured in a Tasikmalaya train crash in West Java per Health Ministry officials.
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Taskers Chance Garden Club
William H. Thomas
Jug Bridge Hil
Robert E. Clapp Jr
John A G. Smith
Francis D Howard
Claude J Barnick
Robert M. Ritelette Jr
Carlisle Smith
Chase Gove
Harry LeGore
Carketon Molesworth
Smith
Franklin Burely
Horace Kline
Lawrence Baldwin
Helen Smith
Joseph Urner
Theroni Green
Howard
Molesworth
Charles Murray
Rose Hill Garden Club
John A. G. Smith
Barrick
Walter Crowther
Miss Smith
Thomas Jr
Francis D. Howard
Edward D ‘Grove Jr
Bald
Birely
Joseph Crevey
Barric
Barick
George A. Zeigler
Carroll H. Hendrickson Jr
Jakarta
Indonesia
AP3
Tasikmalaya
West Java
Health Ministry
Over the Fence By Wilma Smith Layman
A humorous personal essay on the challenges of spring gardening with children and pets. The writer recalls early harvests of onions and lettuce, the chaos of little feet, lost tools, and interruptions that derail a mother’s careful garden planning.
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Wilma Smith
Mother
Mothers Helpers Offer Summer Assistance
The article notes renewed opportunities for Mothers Helpers to supply valuable aid during the summer season. It emphasizes the desire to double efforts and tackle tasks more efficiently, despite current challenges and workload.
Frederick section attends biennial armed services welfare meeting
The Frederick Section of the National Jewish Welfare Board participates in the first Biennial Conference of the Second Armed Services Region in Wilbur, Virginia May 23 and 24. Delegates Meyer Chertoff and Mrs David Weisburger report on volunteer continuity and service to Jewish and other servicemen. The group also discusses home hospitality and ongoing programs for local troops. ENGAGED Mr and Mrs Buckingham announce engagement of Glenda Leto to William Lee Harris of New Windsor.
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Frederick
Natonal Connect
Second Armed Services Region
National Jewish Welfare Board
Wilamisburg
van Meyer Chertoff
David Weisburger
Jewish Welfare Board
Chertoff
JWB
Armed Services Division
USO
Beth Sholom
Reuben Selar
Maurice Guss
Chertof
Chales EL Buckingham
New Windsor
Glenda Lo
Wiliam Lee Harris
John EF
AKL Airy
Kingham
Lnd
Hagerstown Business College
Harris
Model Hair Fashions at State Meeting in Baltimore
A Maryland State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association session at the Emerson Hotel featured a Parade of Units educational program with hair fashions by two models from each unit. Seven units showcased latest styles, including Frederick Unit led by Mrs. Evelyn Tyergar with Dawn Butts and Clarence Dean with Mrs. Saran Black.
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Maryland State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association, Inc
Emerson Hotel
Baltimore
Federick
Evelyn Tyergar
Dawn Butts
Clarence Dean
Saran Black
Tyergar
Dean
Irene Lantz
Margaret Strawsburg
Owen Ecker
Oxley Family Announces Virginia Oxley Engagement
Virginia Anne Oxley of Rockville will wed John William West Jr of Chevy Chase after both graduate from the University of Maryland in June. West will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force following graduation. a late summer wedding is planned.
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John Edgar Oxley
Rockville
Virginia Anne
John William West Jr
West Sr
Chevy Chase
Miss Oxley
Montgomery
University of Maryland
West
Air Force
Fragmentary Names List From a Laying-in Item
A partial roster of individuals appears in a note about expectant mothers and babies in a bassinet. The readable names include Olive Kline Ethel Forrest Pat Bruce Pegsy Forrest Andrea Buhrman Jeanne Kline Catherine Karne Ruth Miller Ida Shoop Paul Shoemaker Helen Kuairs Glen Leatherman and Alice Stottlemyer.
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Zuest
Olive Kline
Ethel Forrest
Pat Bruce
Pegsy Forrest
Alary Forrest
Buhrman
Jeanne Kline
Andrea Buhrman
Catherine Karne
Ruth Miller
Ida Mee Shoop
Paul Shoemaker
Helen Ku Airs
Glen Leatherman
Alice Stottlemyer
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White Way
Mamie
Nhnwapad
Frank H
Frank Keefer
Ethel Northam
Reese E. Whitesell
Abelow
Louise Faville
Elizabeth Smith
Frank Bartgis
Dunn
Paul Dew
Green
1Gnion Bridge
Frances
Linda
Paul Jr
Susan
iMary
John
Roland Newman
Frank Burger
Union Bridge
John Green
Ruth ‘Ann
Elwood Green
Ellen
Lawrence
Cynthia
Myersville
Normgan McBride
Janet
Fern Smith
Budland
Mabel
Somerset
Joe iMaust
Jim Stan
Witis Amaust
Sonny
Darlene
Peggy Sue
Society — Women's Clubs
Ramblewood Gardens
Edgewood Church Road
Rocky Springs Road
Church
Armed Services Welfare Board
Philp Forrest
Smuithsburg
Jane Shoemaker
Dick Betson
Dodson
South Mountain House
Frederick County National Bank OF
North Market St
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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