Anniversations of Noted Americans and Historic Dates
A collage of birth and death notices for figures such as Joseph litcott founder of Buffalo and surveyor of Holland Purchase. 1814 Frances Whicher humorist. 1815 Crawford Long anesthesiologist. 1249 William Merrit Chase artist. 2867 Joseph C. Bloodwood surgeon. 19T1 Stephen Crane author. and Historic Today entries listing Stamp Act protests and U S weather, population, and other milestones. Also birthdays of Grantland Rice and others. horoscopes and local church events including a Halloween party and a W S C S meeting with program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph ¥Litcott
New York
Buffalo
Bucks Co
Frances Miriam Whicher
Whiteboro
MN. Y
Crawford W. Long
Georgia
Piancer
Boston
Morton
Danielsville
William Merrit Chase
Franklin Co
Ind
Joseph C. Bloodwood
Johns Hopkins
Milwaukee
Stephen Crane
Newark
N. J
America
Mississippi
Alvin Adams
Adams Express Company
Lucien Galtier
St. Paul
Mina
U. S
U.S. Signal Cor
George R. Fink
National Steel
Detroit
Vara Brackenridge
A Frank Smith
Houston
Pex
Bor
Elgin
Tenn
Merle Thorpe
Washington D. C
Natany Business
Brimfield
John F. Fulton
Yale
Minn
Ben M. Cherrington
Univ. of Denver
Social Science Foundation
Gibbon
Nébr
Sholent Asch
Miami
Fla
Poland
George Af. Hecht
Magaving
Thomas TL
Senator Fulbright Sees Midget Cars as Nuisance
The article notes Fulbright’s remark that mini cars are unpopular and traffic chiefs propose slight wheelbase reductions to ease congestion. It highlights the public’s demand for larger cars, the auto industry’s focus on substantial models, and the limits of government influence on vehicle size amid steel allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulbright
Senate Committee
Detroit
Defense
NPR
Congress
Secretary Chapman says oil shale, coal fuel tech curb US oil fear
Secretary of the Interior Chapman assures a Minneapolis audience that US oil supplies are secure despite Iran refinery losses. He cites oil shale and coal liquefaction advances as ensuring fuels including gasoline diesel and jet fuel meet specifications. No need to fear shortages or price hikes for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Europe
United States
Chapman
Minneapolis
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago items note Rear Admiral Schley may be invited to Frederick after a court of inquiry. Local fishermen had a food day. Clagiel and Marsh caught 14 ships on the Potomac. Keller and Whordemck taught 20 bars in Monocacy. Hicks Glessner booked 10 bars and Mining Brish pot 18. An old folks school at Y M C A drew a large crowd with Miss Tsar belle Storm's recital. Charles P. Levy sold a North Market street lot to Mrs Caleb M Lewis for 400. she plans a house. A cakewalk at Visitation Academy featured three prize cakes.
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Court of Inquiry
Schley
Frederick
Jesse Claggeil
A. P. Marsh
Potomac
Wlc. Keller
Charles Whordemck
Hicks Glessner
Womans Auxiliary
North Market Street
Visitation Academy
Twenty Years Ago Hiems From The Columns Of The News
A 1931 Frederick column recalls an attempted break in at Industrial Bankers Corporation on West Church Street thwarted by an employee. Diegele run attracts 154 cyclists led by J Paul Delphey with a Monocacy river picnic. Alton Lipus of Frederick Athletic Club injures an ankle in a Harpers Ferry tie at McCurdy Field. Alexander praised for a blue and bloody defensive effort. Sheriff Crum hauls a Monocacy fish catch topped by a 10 pounder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secre
Jess
Harpers Ferry
McCurdy Field
Alexander
Frederick
Morality in stores praised by industry leader
In Washington and New York, Max Hesse, head of the National Retail Drygoods Association Consumer Education committee, cites a nationwide survey of over 7,000 department stores showing rising honesty in returns and exchanges. He notes declines in repaired goods and returns, with women and men differing in merchandise returns and a quip about a costly chinaware incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bor
New York
Max Hesse
National Retail Drygoods Association
U. S
Hess
Hors
Taney
Allentown
Daily Bread by Rev A Parnell Bailey
A devotional piece recounts Saint Martin of Tours challenging a disguised figure who claims to be the Savior, with the saint demanding the prints of the nails and the devil vanishing. The fragment ends with a jumbled note about temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Parnell
Bailey
St. Martin of
Tours
AP Weekly Food Review Highlights Steady Retail Prices
AP reports retail load held steady amid competitive pricing, with stores trimming tags while wholesale foods eased to a 1952 low of 6.65 per pound for the Dun and Benad street index. Fresh hams and other meats appeared as weekend specials. milk prices rose 15 cents per quart in New York after a one day strike and price boost. Meat production rose slightly last week as federally inspected slaughterers increased output, with cattle slaughter up sharply in most regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Beltsville
New York
Office of Price Stabilization
Agriculture Department
The
Government Causing Loss Of Incentive
Roger W. Babson argues that heavy taxation erodes work incentive while opportunities remain for those willing to risk. He contrasts past moral courage with modern reliance on science and education, urging balance between material progress and spiritual values to sustain America's future. He cites Pericles on courage and warns against overemphasis on money and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Menifty
America
Russia
Pericles
Greece
Lfe
Joe Stalin
Fin
Questions And Answers From History And Miscellany
A historical Q and A quiz covers long reigns like Queen Victoria for 64 years, Ramie fiber origins, Key’s Fort McHenry inspiration for the Star Spangled Banner, the 1912 International Ice Patrol, the bracero term meaning, and the rarity of sleeping with eyes open with experimental notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Baltimore Harbor
Bible Thoughts on Calvary and Resurrection Faith
The excerpt cites Acts 2 31 about Christ’s resurrection and salvation, urging believers that Calvary is the only safe spot on earth where the sinner can stand, free from the fear of death sin and judgment. It reflects a devotional reflection on judgment and redemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jis
Calvary
Births and local notices from Frederick area
Mr and Mrs Mickey Keeney announce the birth of a daughter on October 26 at Frederick Memorial Hospital near Woodsboro. Elmer H Smallwood USN of 17 South Bentz Street serves aboard USS 980 during Atlantic exercises. John Lee Mills Jr and Mrs Mills of Brunswick announce the birth of a son at Frederick Memorial Hospital on October 21. Lee Mills recently completed radar training and ECC School at Norfolk and is stationed on USS Midway. wife and son stay with her Frederick parents. J William Brosius and family moved to 508 Lee Place. Mrs Brosius and children spent a year in Australia. Pfc Ernest T Schwartz Jr USAF returned to duty at Brooks AFB, Texas after 30 day furlough with mother Bessie Schwartz of 114 East Church Street. Frank S Gaither and wife from Elm Street visited daughter Mrs Peter W Beers in Arlington VA and have returned. Mrs Beers has returned home. Mrs Earl Zeigler of East Second Street visited sister Mrs Cargesi York in Washington and has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Keeney
Woodsboro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Atlantic
Elmer H. Smallwood
Seaman
USN
South Bentz Street
John Lee Mills, Jr
Brunswick
Lee
I.C.C
Norfolk
Midway
Frederick
J. William Brosius
Lee Place
Brosius
United States
Australia
Ernest T. Schwartz, Jr
USAF
Brooks Afb
Texas
Bessie Schwartz
East Church Street
Frank S. Gaither
Elm Street
Peter W. Beers
Arlington
Beers
Earl Zeigler
East Second Street
Carsegi¢ York
Washington
Sick Rev. Ernest Colwell Improves After Major Surgery
Reverend Ernest Colwell of Keymar, recently hospitalized at University Hospital Baltimore and undergoing a major operation there on Saturday, is reported to be improving. Mrs. T. A. Sigafonse has returned home to Brunswiick from Frederick Memorial Hospital after about eight days of treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Colwell
Keymar
University Hospital
Baltimore
T. A. Sigafonse
Brunswieck
Frederick Memorial Hospital
New Windsor Community Notes and Halloween Party
Mrs William Scheu and children moved from Indian Head to a new apartment as Mr Scheu receives a transfer. The Ladies Auxiliary met with 23 members, planning a card party on Nov 13 and a December Christmas party. James Lantz received a brass desk lamp for leading the drill team. Birth announced for a daughter at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Various visits and travels noted including Lavonne Masemore and Warren Mansor. South End held a successful Halloween party at the State Armory with age group judging and costume prizes, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Windsor
William Scheu
Indian Head
Scheu
James Lantz
Edward Drill
Service Center
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lavonne Masemore
Ind
Walter Masemore
Warren Mansor
Monongahela
Freston Bloom
Edgar Stultz
Owings Mills
Paul G. Benedict
Hallowe'en
South End
Armory
John Fox
Lewis Burke
Peggy Houff
Alden Summers
Maureen Kauffman
Vickie Hildebrand
Jiltie Winstan
Frankie Mills
Chuckie Thompson
Carol Krantz
David
Sally
Mike Boone
Carol Ann Molesworth
Miss Autumn
Jane Krantz
Gypsy
Ruby Lydard
Patsy Grass
Ronald Hoffman
Farmer
Weddings in Rockville and Emmitsburg Reach New Beginnings
Miss Bessie J. Ricketts wed Harold E. Snoots in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist parsonage in New Windsor. The couple plans a wedding trip to Washington, later residing with the groom’s parents in Rockville. An engagement between Evelyn Warrenfeltz and Donald M. Manahan is announced, with no date set for the wedding. A quiet Friday ceremony united Lula Mae Pearl Tressier and Samuel Abner Turner in Emmitsburg with Rev. Philip Bower officiating.
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Louise West
Rockville
Frank West
Dorothy L. Ricketts
Warrenfeltz
Charles E. Warrenfeltz
Smithsburg
Evelyn Warrenfeltz
Donald M. Manahan
Francis M. Manahan
Sawillasville
Middletown High School
Hanover Shoe, Inc
Middletown
Manahan
Thurmont High School
Turner
Tressler
Lula Mae Pearl Tressier
Myr
John Tressier
Emmitsburg
Samuel Abner Turner
Ananis Turner
Philip Bower
Elias Evangelical Lutheran Church
Harmony Grove and Friendly Girls Club Meeting Notes
Local women groups report demonstrations and talks at members homes. Harmony Grove members showcased Freezer Teasers with desserts, donations to Dutch family and Home for the Aged, new member welcomed, next meeting November 23 at Mrs. Eaves home. Detour Club item notes plastic demonstration October 18, 32 attendees, metal etching program planned November 15 at Mrs. Wilhide in Middleburg. Friendly Girls Sunday School held monthly meeting with Halloween event, costumes and prizes, rummage sale planned November 16-17 in Taney apartment basement, next gathering at Beatrice Castley’s home with co-hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walloween
Mallowe'en
Calvary Methodist Church School
Calvary Barsonage
Edna Myers
Martn Ritchie
Frank Grimes
Harry Sanders
Lestie Dorsey
Harold Duvall
Grimes
Cruny
Arthur Jones
Pauline Koontz
Hallowe'en
West Fourth Street
Harmony Grove Club
Elmer Thomas
Raymond Crum
Nevin Dutrow
Bruce Crum
Shirley Graham
Walkersville
Harry Smith
Perio
Clarence Eaves
Keysville Detour Club
Russell Stonesifer
Mildred Gassman
Melvin Bostian
Loren Austin
Edward Casheene
Farle Wilhide
Middleburg
Friendly Girls
Evangelical Lutheran Sunday School
Shipley
Virginia Devereaux
Jerry Keefer
Frances Spurrier
Marion Davis
Ruthella Cronenburg
Spurrier
Helen Repp
Beatrice Cole
Beatrice Gastley
Irene Lantz
Maggie Fox
Jane Stu
Helen Mock
Jean Magaha
Virginia Mock
Catherine Bussard
Murial Baer
Lola Wachter
Betty Abrecht
Virginia
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Know
S.C. S
Brook Hill
Catherine Rothenhoefer
Lenora Staley
J. W. Rothenhoefer
Margaret Stup
L. Gene Stewart
G. L. Twenter
Met. Steward
Casper Moore
Marjorie Stup
Lacy
Stewart
Dorothy Culler
the News
Sheriff Crum
Boyle
Today In
Vstuat
Ralph Baust
Laeverne Baust
Emory Baust
Kenneth Baust
David Farver
Orlando Farver
Hernan Farver
Raymond Clary
Clayton Colson
Gerald Buffington
Richard Buffington
Samuel Smith
David Ecker
Jennie Coe
Martin Myers
Eloise Frizzell
Patsy Frizzell
Lillian Haugh
Virginia Baust
Sue Baust
Sally Baust
Elizabeth Colson
Catherine Colson
Doris Ecker
Richard C. Manning
Maryland Veterans Commission
West Virginia
South Street
C. Veterans Administration Building
Fayette and St. Paul Streets
Cumberland
Haverstown
Hyattsville
Chevy Chase
Crisfield
Chestertown
Elton
FBI
Department of State
David Lawrence
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Conrad E. Snow
Loyalty Review Board
Alger Hiss
State Department
Judith Coplon
Department
Lnte
Edward R. 5Slet Imius
Iater
Yalta
Doubleday & Co
Stettinius
Hiss
Whittaker Chambers
Adolph Berle
Berle
San Francisco
FGI
Snow
Wiss
Raysians
Mgr
Roosevelt
Germany
UNRRA
Bulgaria
Romania
Hungary
China
Loyalty Board
Middle West
Ycar
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Besf
BAE
Intermountain
Maryland
Thomas 8. R. Mudd
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles
AP Weekly Food Review
H. T. Wenster Eer
Big Arm
Montana
Faen
Victoria
England
Christ
Hell
C. E. Nusbaum
Robert. Adamson
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