Local Newspaper Page from May 23, 1957
The fragment shows a 1957 newspaper masthead style with listing of publication details and subscription rates. It notes establishment lines, address lines, and postal handling language, indicating a Fredrick area locale and Wednesday date. Contains no clear news event or named individuals beyond generic publication metadata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gs Meg. Co
North Coun St. MO
Eveseries
Sic
Eest
Fredenck
Mater
Memorial Day origins and broad meaning across wars
The piece traces Memorial Day origins from Civil War observances in the South to Logan establishing May 30 as a national day in 1868. It notes Virginia and other states marking Confederate Memorial Day on varied dates and broadens the meaning to honor all who served and the living who would give their last full measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
North
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Court Maryland Hears Rev. Richard C. Mitchell
Rev. Richard C. Mitchell, chaplain of Court Maryland Catholic Daughters of America, spoke at the Communion breakfast after the 7 am Mass at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Police patrols increased area traffic enforcement, roads improved, and Damascus projects expanded by the Chamber and local groups. Memorial Day plans and community service efforts in Damascus and surrounding counties were outlined by Legion and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Mitchell
Court Maryland
Catholic Daughters of America
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Betterment Dinner Held At Damascus
Damascus High School hosted a Community Betterment dinner on May 27 per County Betterment week. Rev. A Dean Kesler chaired and led grace. the PTA served. Jerry Cook introduced Chamber officers and local leaders including John L King Lions Club and Roscoe Pearce American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damastus Chamber of Commerce
Damascus High School
Dean Kesler
PTA
Kesler
Grace
Jerry Cook
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
John L. King
Lions Club
King
Merhle Warfield Jr
Fire Department
Warfield
Roscoe Pearce
American Legion
Pearce
E. Brooke Lee
Rotary Club
Lee
Ernest Lipford
yMirs
Day In New Market draws 350 visitors for antique show
More than 350 visitors mainly women attended A Day In New Market organized by the Schools for Judges District 5 and Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland. The program featured antique forum talks on flower arrangements, displays at the Grange Hall, town hall exhibits, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a luncheon at Mealey's Hotel with support from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keele
Samener
New Market
Fifth District Federation of Garden Clubs
LeRoy Hoff
Herbert Gregor
Rockville
Gideon Steiff
Baltimore
D. E. Whartonsmith
Surrey
Norman Lease
Edgar Barnes
Uniontown
Frank B. Ober
Elizabeth Lewis Peters
This City
Schools For Judges
jDistrict 5
Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Grange Hall
Asa Watkins
Frank Harris
Francis Elliott Jr
Aston Bridge
William Thomas
Near Frederick
Taskers T
Charles Woods Chance Garden Club
Marshall Etchison
Hiss
Ani
Dorsey Griffith
Town Hall
Wood
Winsers
Charles McC. Mathias
Fred
Brick
Herbert
Union Bridge
Gregor
Mealey’s
Carty’s Furniture Store
Frederick
T. Stuart Haller
Byron White
Jarboe Grove
Chase Gove
Edgar [Barnes
Jennings Bailey
New Market Lions Club
Cowboy From 101 Ranch Rides to Jamestown Exposition
A cowboy from the 101 Ranch near Bliss Oklahoma arrived in the city on horseback while en route to the Jamestown Exposition. The May 29 1807 column item notes this travel segment as part of Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News.
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the News
101
Bliss
Okahoma
Jamestown Ex
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Delamas Of The News
A storm report notes heavy hail damaging wheat corn and potatoes with hail up to walnut size. Western Maryland College holds its 37th annual commencement on June 12 with graduates including Walter C. Gilbert J Hunt Hendrickson Lewis E. Purdum Hattie Bell and Carrie Thomas. Memorial services at Mt Olivet cemetery precede a Damascus posts event. a water project for town aims to serve 300 families with mains and hydrants, costing about $100 hookup, subject to utility approval. 40-foot sidewalks planned and right‑of‑way permissions needed from ~75 property owners. Community meetings discuss a new marriage license law taking effect June 1 and possible referendum. County rainfall of .42 inches caused sinks in sewer ditches. Middletown High School wins county baseball title by 14-8 over Brunswick. Citizens report toy pistols and firecrackers on streets. proposed sidewalk routes run from old Route 27 to Sugar Loaf Drive and Mt. Vernon avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
Walter C. Gilbert
Walkersville
J. Hunt Hendrickson
Frederick
Lewis E. Purdum
Mt Airy
Hattie 5. Bell
Middletown
Carrie BH. Thomas
Buckeystown
Belles Lettres Literary Society
Hannibal
Alexander
C. L. Ordeman
F. A. Diven
R. P. Gaver
Mt. Olivet
Reriboard of Directors
Damascus Nolds Post
G. A. RB. Tuere ‘Willi Utility Company
Bur
Wiliam Hamies
Public Utilities Commission
Syverett Jones
Yellow Springs
Jones
Catherine Boone
Carol Hockensmith
Mason
Onel Butcher
State Roads
Wesley Andrews
Sally Mar
Hart At Mountaindales
Middletown High School
Brunswick
McCurdy Field
Delightful musical treat by Johns Hopkins pianist in Frederick
The Tuesday night concert at Calvary Methodist Church featured Dr. Joseph Stephens harpsichord, Ann Drittelle cellist, and Ellen Barlag contralto. Stephens a Johns Hopkins psychiatrist wowed 200 fans with Bach era pieces and six harpsichord sonatas while Drittelle and Barlag supplied lush vocal and cello interludes. The program closed with ensemble pieces. the event benefited the local Musicales scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Rosencrantz
Fredericksonians
Calvary Methodist Church
Frederick High School
Joe Stephens
Dr. Stephens
Miss Drittelle
Miss Barlag
Carissimi
Pergolesi
A. ‘Scarlatti
Niecealgeeyi
Vittoria
M’ami
Ise Sospiri
Florindo
Fedele
Paigarmi
Pavana
Earl of Salisbury
Byrd
Purcell
Dritielle
Baltimore
Frederick Memorial Hospital notices and property deeds
Among The Sick Mr. Harry C. Swain and Elizabeth Talley are patients at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Deeds recorded show Wilfred G. Blank selling 2.78 acres in Tustarora district to James B. Pirsch for about $18,000, and Rolling Acres, Inc. selling a residence in Rolling Acres Thurmont to Joseph J. Durick for about $13,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Swain
West Fifth’ Street
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Talley
William R. Talley
West College Terrace
Wilfred G. Blank
James B. Pirsch
Tustarora
Rolling 1 Acres, Inc
Rolling Acres
Thurmont
Joseph J. Durick
Deaths in Culpeper and Hamilton area figures
George Glass Jr 44 of Culpeper Va brother of Thomas S Glass Frederick attorney died suddenly of a heart attack at his home. Surviving widow mother and siblings listed. Mrs John G Mackenzie and Mrs Rosa Mackenzie of Rocky Springs die at 71 after two day illness. Funeral details and local burial planned. Howard C Rogers 72 of Hamilton Va state highway commissioner dairy farmer miller and bank director died at Casualty Hospital Washington after weeks as patient. Survived by two daughters and a sister, funeral at his home with burial in Leesburg Union Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Glass Jr
Culpeper
Thomas S. Glass
Frederick
Howard C. Rogers
Habilton
Hamilton
State Highway Commission
Casualty Hospital
Washington
Beulah Corbin
W. Lawson Cowart
Jane C. Rogers
Corbin
Cochran Cowart
Elizabeth Rogers
Leesburg i Union Cemetery
Young Robert Harris to observe first birthday
The notice lists birthday plans for Young Robert Harris son of Mr and Mrs Julian Harris of Shookstown. It also notes visitors and attendees at Frederick Memorial Hospital events including Paul F Weant and family, Lake G Weant and others, and mentions Louise Kathleen Weant as a graduate and local birthday and travel updates. Memorial Day closings are announced for markets nationwide and a walrus tusk as ivory note closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harris
Julian Harris
Shookstown
Marshall T. Miles
Harrisonburg
John Cooley
Ollie Miles
Adamstown
Stuent
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Elm Street
Paul F. ‘Weant
Clyde
Robert L. Bolinger
Taneytown
Francis S. Walker
Gettysburg
Lake G. Weant
Carl and Mehr
A. Lee Krout
Nevin C. Epley
Margaret E. Sauerwein
Littlestown
Louise Kathleen Weant
Paul F. Weant
Aliss
Taneytown Road
Woodsboro
Frederick
Charles Stambaugh
Presbyterian Church
Louise ‘Kathleen Weant
Bits
Elizabeth Heffner
West South Street
Cash Award At Air Force Station For Continuous Work
A $200 cash award was presented at Shelbyville Air Force Station to former Frederick County resident Mrs. Joseph D. Huzovich for continuous performance beyond normal duties. Maj. Arthur J. Marshall Jr. presented the honor in the depot adjutant’s office. Mrs. Huzovich, nee Shirley LeGore, is the mother of two and resides with her husband in Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Joseph D. Huzovich
Wilkins Air Force Station
Shellby
Huzovich
Shirley Maxine LeGore
Walter LeGore
Fof LeGore
Concha Daher
Sandra Naida
Shelby
William Melchi
Maj
Arthur J. Marshall, Jr
Donnelly Funeral Rites Held for Ida Catherine Donnelly
The funeral of Ida Catherine Donnelly who died Saturday at Frederick Memorial Hospital was held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Thurmont. Pallbearers included Howard Donnelly Jr and Joseph Miller among others, with interment in United Brethren Cemetery at Thurmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Catherine Donnelly
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Evangelical United Brethren Church of
Thurmont
M. L. Creager
Albert Portner
Charles Blizzard
United [Brethren
Thurmost
Mrs Marsh to retire after 23 years in Pittsburgh schools
Harriett Marsh a Frederick native and widow of Paul Marsh will retire next month after 23 years in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She has served as principal of Regent Square Park Place and Swisshelm schools and plans private teaching work. Farewell receptions are planned by the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Marsh
Frederick
Paul Marsh
Pittsburgh
Marsh
Regent Square
Park Place
Swisshelms
Clarence ‘Schroeder
Grafton
Dw. Va
Clarence Schroeder
Maria Schroeder
George, iFrank J
William Schroeder
Funeral service held for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lakin
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Lakin wife of William C Lakin died at home near Woodsboro Friday evening Funerals were held at the funeral home 106 East Church Street Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock Rev Charles A Price pastor of Glade Evangelical Reformed Church Walkersville conducted the service
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Mary Elizabeth Lakin
William C. Lakin
Woodsboro
East Church Street
Charles A
Price
Glade Evangelical Reformed Church
Walkersville
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Griffith
Luther Burke
Frederick News-Post
Burke
Jerry Williams
Montgomery County
Chas. Jamison
Jamison
Stella Werner
Werner
Wilbur Baughman
Baughman
J. Grahame Walker
Grover Walker
Walker
Robert Snure
Melvin Reese
Reese
Mason Butcher
Butcher
Joe Cordella
Cordella
Maryland
State Roads Commission
SRC
Damascus
Body
Christian Fellowship
Father Mitchell
Legion
Beatrice O’neil
Richard O
Nor
Grand Regent
Annapolis
Joseph Carroll
Damascusi
Alfred Fidazzo
Edward Schantz
Montgomery
County Planning Commission
Ealy
Kathleen Moore
Cook-Watkins
Use
W. A. Lewis
Damas
Damascus Post 17
Legion Service
Can Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Daughters of America
Damascus! Cascus
Boy Scouts
David Scull
Cub Scouts
Campfire Girls
Montgomery County Chamber
Bluebirds
Aera
Scull
Parti
Legion Home
Druid Theater
Asee
Jane Band
Ser
County Chamber of Commerce
Perry Burdette
Supreme Forest of Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Atlantic City
Robert L. Mason
Grand Tall Cedar
Frederick Forest
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Hagerstown
United’ States
Harry E. Thomson
Norristown
Fredjerack Forest
Delamas of the News
Sugar Loaf Drive
Mt. Vernon Avenue
John G. Mackenzie
Rosa Sadie Mackenzie
Rocky Springs
Henry L
Ann Rebecca Cline Main
Evangelical Latherap Church
Markwood G. Mackenzie
Linwood H Mackenzie
Glenn R. Chaney
Robert Schroyer
West Patrick Street
James F. Zimmerman
Fairview Avenue
Miami Beach
Florida
New York
Air Force Station
Magaha
Roy Magaha
Knoxville
Gussie Magaha Trittipoe
Sterling Va
Pamela
Eugene Magaha
Jefferson
Howard ‘Baisley
Howard
Henry Magaha
Airy
Willbur Trittipoe
Malinda
Lucketts
Harry Magaha
Harrys
Eugene _Magaha
Pamela. Jeffferson
Gussie Magaha T Ritttipoe
Sterling
Outerridge Pry
Scottiery
Charles T. Meyer
Guy Gittings
iSide
Ralph C. Sigler
John Sigler
Robert Sigler
Kenneth Shaffer
Charles Miller
George E. Thrasher
Reformed
M. R. Etchison and Son
Key
MEA Sereca
Bac
Tormre
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