High cost of living hits soda dispensers June 1 price rise
Fifty years ago items note a shift to ten cent sodas from five cents with prices to take effect June 1. Other items report chestnut blight threatening Braddock Heights timber, Sister Fidelis McDer mott named Mother Superior, rail connections for Northern Central and Baltimore and Ohio lines advancing, land purchases for links, and Charles H. Krise adopting gasoline engine powered gang plow in Frederick County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Frederick County
Fidelis McDermott
Academy of Visitation
Austin McDermott
Baltimore and Ohio
Hagerstown
Frederick
Colt and Dixon Packing Company
Memorial Day 1964 A Nation Honors Fallen Soldiers
The piece recalls Memorial Day 1964 and honors the more than 31 million Americans who have served in wars since Independence. It cites Korean War casualties of 157,530 and Revolution deaths of 10,623, urging continued military strength and economic vigor to safeguard liberty and justice for future generations.
FTC Reconsiders Mergers With Economic Conditions In Mind
The FTC plans industry studies starting with cement to assess competitive conditions. It will draft guidelines on acceptable mergers and those subject to prosecution, aiming to address the view that antitrust suits harm small businesses seeking joint action to compete with larger firms. Potentially guiding DOJ as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Department of Justice
Federal Reserve Board
Letter Of Appreciation From Frederick Ornithological Society
Dorothy M. Wilson thanks the News editor for publishing notices of the Frederick Maryland Ornithological Society meetings and activities. The group conducts walks and biannual counts, submits data to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and values outdoor nature experiences and fitness goals.
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Frederick
Maryland Ornithological Society
Interior Fish and Wildlife Service
Dorothy M. Wilson
Weat Third Street
Frederick to name Victory ship after city
A committee led by Miss Josephine Etchison will collect books games and other recreation al items for a Victory ship to bear Frederick's name Mayor Hugh Gittin ger announced the group includes Elias Ramsburg Francis Sappington G Raymond Shipley Mrs Richard Bowlus Mrs Roy Crum and Ernest Berger The Algiers radio today quoted a French war correspondent saying German troops in Italy were groggy and reeling and an Allied victory is near A call for a million volunteers to teach heal and lead in a world of peace was voiced by Rev William C Royal at Frederick High School graduation The Rev Fr Gregory Francis Smith returned to St John's for his first Solemn High Mass in 57 years the church was packed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Etchison
C. Burr Artz Library
Frederick
Hugh V. Gittinger
Etchison
Elias B. Ramsburg
Francis B. Sappington
G. Raymond Shipley
Richard Bowlus
Roy Crum
Ernest Berger
Algiers
William C Royal
First Baptist Church
Frederick High School
Gregory Francis Smith
St. John’s
St John’s
Ministers To Get New Assignments
West Virginia Methodist Church district superintendents expect about 120 ministers to receive new assignments at the annual conference in Buckhannon starting June 8. Nearly 1,100 Methodist ministers and laymen will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virgina
First American steamship Washington pioneers transatlantic voyage
Do You Know chronicles the 1847 launch of the Washington the first U S steamship built for Atlantic service. It sailed New York to Bremen introducing first and second class cabins and dummy gun ports. A celebratory reception followed in New York and Bremen.
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American Steamships
Grogston
Washington
The
Ocean Steam Navigation Company
U. S
N. York
Bremen
George Washington
US States Line
N. York City
Auxiliary Meets of the Past Presidents Club of the Eagles
Members of the Past Presidents Club of the Eagles Auxiliary met May 20 at Mrs. Bertha Long’s home. Fourteen members attended as Mrs Addie Harner led the meeting in the president’s absence. Plans for a June covered dish picnic at Mrs De lauder’s home were finalized with Mrs Margaret Engle as co host.
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of the Eagles
Bertha Long
North Market Street
Eula Finneyfrock
Frances Summers
Francis Summers
Carmen Simpson
Helen Delauder
Neva Dronepat
Virgie Kreh
Birthday greetings for local residents
Mr. Robert Schroyer of West Patrick street quietly celebrates his birthday today. Miss Caroline Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith of East Church street, marks her birthday quietly today.
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Robert Schroyer
West Patrick Street
Caroline Smith
Joseph Smith
East Church Street
Hospital admissions and waterfront fire in Jersey City
Among the sick Mr. Joseph H. Heiser of North Market Street was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening for observation and treatment. Mrs. Mary Koontz of East Fourth Street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital Wednesday for surgery. A wind whipped fire struck the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City Wednesday night destroying about a quarter mile of shoreline but was contained today, police said.
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Joseph H. Heiser
North Markettreet
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mary Koontz
East Fourth Street
Jersey City
N.J
Hudson River
General Hershey keynote at Civitan banquet speaks on youth and future
Gen Hershey spoke at the Father Son Daughter banquet at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. He urged character development and citizenship among youth and warned about failing draft exams among graduates while noting aging and postwar generations shaping the nation. He detailed his military career from Indiana National Guard to Director of Selective Service and listed multiple honors. He resides in Bethesda with his family.
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Selective Service
Lewis B. Hershey
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Hershey
Fremont High School
Indiana
Nehru's lone ascent ends with India at crosswords
Mohan das Gandhi chose Jawaharlal Nehru as heir but Nehru died without grooming successors. An intellectual who did not delegate, he led India through 17 years of independence yet faced a fractured Congress and diverse languages and religions. Nehru favored rapid industrialization over Gandhi's cottage economy, shaping India’s secular state but leaving questions of leadership.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington AP
Mohandas Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru
India
Congress Party
Gandhi
England
Britain
China
Jan
Gandh
Obituaries for Butler and Burgee families
Two obituaries from Mount Airy and Urbana list Jesse A. Butler, 75, died at home. survived by wife Sophia and children Nathan and Mrs Harold Smith, plus siblings and grandchildren. Services Friday at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery. Also Hattie Bell Burgee, 80, widow of F Uriah Burgee, died at Montgomery General Hospital. services and rosary at Urbana church with interment at Mount Olivet.
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Sse
A. Butler
Jesse A. Butler
Mount Airy
Carroll County
Jesse
Martha Butler
Sophia J. Butler
Nathan
Harold Smith
Aberdeen
E. G. Butler
Gladys Butler
Pearl Redman
Baltimore
Byrd Watkins
Brownsville
Waltz Funeral Home
Liberty Road
Winfield
Roger Elgert
Calvary Methodist Church of
Pine Grove Cemetery
F. Uriah Burgee
Hattie Bell Burgee
Hyattstown
Montgomery General Hospital
Olney
William R
Susan Anna Bussard Murphy
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Urbana
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
W. Uriah Burgee
A. Marguerite Burgee
Frank 8. Murphy
Charles E. Murphy
Ijamsville
Ira E. Murphy
Florida
Mary E. Davis
Silver Spring
Ollie Doegen
Urbana
East Church Street
Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the
Holy Name Society
St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Recital Photographs Celebrate Evelyn R White Studio Fundraiser
Students from the Evelyn R White Studio of the Dance gathered for a posed photograph before their first recital at Frederick High School auditorium. The event benefited Frederick Memorial Hospital’s children’s ward, with many dancers named across four rows from Keeling to Gilbert.
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Evelyn R. White
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick High School
Kieeling
Dian Vachon
Tina Lee
Funeral notices for several area residents
Funeral services were held for Sara Ann Wilson in Taneytown with burial in Middleburg cemetery. Willard Lee Clark of Knoxville. Edna A. Cramer. Paul L. Harrison of Brownsville. and Charles E. Routzahn of Braddock Heights are all noted with service details, officiants, pallbearers and interment at Mount Olivet or local cemeteries.
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Sara Ann Wilson
Middleburg
C. C. Fuss and Son
Taneytown
George Carpenter
Donald Six
Francis Sharrer
Arville Grossnickle
Harley Weeks
James Coleman
Edgar Hartsock
Willard
Lee Clark
RFD
Knoxville
Frederick Memorial Hospital
East Church Street
Ralph Miller
Petersville
M. R. Etchison and Son
Paul L. Harrison
Shirley B. Harrison
Pascal Benn
Robert E. Dailey and Son
North Market Street
Daniel N. Blickenstaff
Christian Holiness Church of
Brownsville
Robert McCutcheon
William McCutcheon
Carl Wiles
Elwood Allison
Kenneth Harris
David Hoffman
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Charles E. Routzahn
Braddock Heights
Creager
Thurmont
J. Paul Seltzer
E. W. Mottern
Norman Ramsburg
Homer Gross
Charles Poffenberger
Norman Himes
James Nuse
Jury Awards 25163.03 In Auto Crash Case
A circuit court jury awarded 25 163 03 in damages to four residents in an auto crash near Frederick. Grace Rita O Tolle was the defendant. Awards totaled 7500 to Mattie J Hill 15585 93 to Ellis G Hill 1977 10 to Helen M Starr and 100 to Paula Diane Henry. Starr drove the car during the incident.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Grace Rita O'Tolle
Washington
Mattie J. Hill
Park Road
Ellis G. Hill
Helen M. Starr
Oak Hill Avenue
Paula Diane Henry
Horse Killed In U.S. 15 Accident
A three year old horse valued about $500 was killed on U S 16 when a tractor trailer struck it at 4 30 am just north of Fish Hatchery Road. Driver Wilmer A Hull 44 of Pen Argyl Pa was identified. The truck was a 1960 Mack and damage estimated at $500. No charges filed.
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U. S. 16
Hubert R. Brown
Lewistown
Fish Hatchery Road
William E. O'Hara
Wilmer A. Hull
Pen Argyl
Hill
Hiner
U. S. 15
Sharer
Frankinville Road
Tfe
Earl F. Tracey
Bertha M. Myers
RFD 2
Thurhorst
Meredith E. Miller
Reid 5
Frederick
Myers
U.S. 15
Miller
Calvin D. Proctor
Doubs
Proctor
Ford
Tfc. C
Ronald Twigg
Lincoln Mercury dealer graduate completes Ford Institute course
Seth C Holbrook Jr service manager at Moyer Lincoln Mercury Sales earned a diploma from the New York Ford Marketing Institute after completing the service merchandising course. The program trains dealers staff and Ford personnel in management merchandising and selling techniques across multiple courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth C. Holbrook Jr
Moyer
Lincoln-Mercury Sales, Inc
Lincoln-Mercury
New York
Ford Marketing Institute
Ford Motor Company
Alumni Banquet at Shephard College Set in Shepherdstown
The Alumni Banquet at Shephard College Shepherdstown West Virginia will be held at 6 30 pm Saturday Activities Coordinator Charles Anseld urged all alumni and friends to attend and participate in the festivities. Carroll F Leatherman Jr of Middletown was appointed a local agent for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Leatherman is married to Sammer Thelma Louise Snook with two children. Senate confirmed John H Kamlowsky as US Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia.
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Shepherd College
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Charles Anseld
Carroll F. Leatherman Jr
RFD 2
Middletown
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
Leatherman
Myersville
Sammer Thelma Louise Snook
Washington
Senate
Johnson
John H. Kamlowsky
West Virginia
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Kym Brust
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Laurie Bell
Esther Stup
Kathy Sweeney
Linda Winpigler
Stevie Thayer
Katherine Colliver
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Deborah Warneking
Elizabeth Colliver
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Debbie Vachon
Sandra Fogle
Stephanie Reynolds
Karen Pennington
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Susan Stauffer
Jim Thayer
Terry Burdette
Julie Kuhn
Kathy Sappington
Leslie Ruckel
Ann Fout
Gwendolyn Wisner
Kathi Winpigler
Candy Wharton
Cindy Ruark
Nancy Kuhn
Tina Grossnickle
Beth Rhoderick
Carolyn Main
Kathy Huffer
Victoria Mullenu
Debbie Drone
Wanda Winger
Denise Holmes
Alana Eyler
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Susan Brust
Nicolette Halon
Lynee Surgalla
Cindy Wiles
Heather Cissna
Linda Staley
Alexa Lee
Karen Sue Orndorff
Christi Bill
Sue Mainhart
Nancy Burdette
Lisa Bill
Ellen Hurwitz
Jo Ann Keller
Linda Blower
Ann Gilbert
Edna A. Cramer
Robert L. Cramer
Joseph R. Kidd
Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church
Homer L. Miller Sr
H. Gordon Sheetenhelm
Ray H. Smith
Charles F. Myers
Walter E. Crum
David Auldridge
Maryland Commission On Interracial Problems and Relations
Charles County
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