Forest patrols and local society notes from 1911
In 1911 the State Forester and the U.S. Forest Service establish patrols in Allegany Frederick Garrett and Washington counties. The City Ministerial Association meets at the Walca with members listed. Harvey Zimmerman is hospitalized with typhoid fever. A benefit show for United Fire Co is planned. The Bear Tracks of Old Mike derail on Carroll Street but is returned to the tracks. Dr Bradley Marman plans a cleaning and repair shop on North Market Street. Elmer Spessard is struck by a car at Market and Patrick streets after dodging a buggy.
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State Forester
United States Forest Service
Allegany
Frederick
Garrett
Washington
City Ministerial Association
WALCA
Henri L. G. Kieffer
E. H. Hummelbaugh
Castle
Simon
Miller
Thomas —Freeman Dixon
E. H. Lamar
Onglags Hooff
A. J. Herman
Bradley T. Marman
Clingan
North Market Street
Elmer Spessard
Market
Patrick Streets
Inj
One Fourth Of Way On New Interstate System
The 41,000 mile Interstate Highway System is over one quarter complete. By month's start 11,230 miles or 27.4 percent are open, 4,700 miles in advanced construction, 9,950 miles acquired. Remaining 15,120 miles have no work beyond planning. Target completion by 1972 promises to serve 65 percent of urban and 45 percent of rural populations, linking major industrial centers and 44 state capitals, with 1.2 percent of road mileage carrying 20 percent of traffic, funded on a pay-as-you-build basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
No Crash Proof Car From GM leader to orchestra workshop notes
John F. Gordon of General Motors argues against crash proof cars, urging a balanced safety approach combining intelligent driving with car design. The Frederick Orchestra Workshop plans its first rehearsal at West Frederick Junior High School, directed by Charles J. Warner, to foster local musicians for future seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Gordon
General Motors
National Safety Congress
Chicago
Gordon
Orchestra Workshop
Frederick Orchestra Workshop
West Frederick
Charles J. Warner
Frederick Orcestra
Hood Colkere
Frederick Orchestra
Laying Macadam Project Bid Reported At Worman's Mill
The M. J. Grove Lime Co submitted the low bid of 6784 dollars for laying macadam surface and channelizing approaches and the intersection at Worman's Mill. Also noted are wartime updates including the Tirpitz damaged in a raid, Stalin claiming German losses, and Russian advances near Moscow. Local deaths include Arles Edward Moberly and David Francis Mayne, while other items mention civic events and RAF assignments.
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M. J. Grove Lime CO
Worman’s Mill
Germany
Tirpitz
Danzig
Maxim Livinoff
United States
Remier Josef Stalin
Russia
Moscow
ITV
Carroll Creek
Arles Edward Moberly
Frederick
Library of Congress
United States Capitol
Washington
Frederick City Hospital
David Francis Mayne
Dill Avenue
Myers-Ville
Royal Air Force
Canada
John David Mauser
London
Civic Club
Carrier Fire Kills Four
Washington reports a catastrophic shipyard blaze as flames breach the machinery dock. Four workers perish and several others are injured while battling the fire at the naval facility. Local authorities investigate the incident and secure the scene.
Indians Changed Lifestyles Through Time Says Moose
Mr. Moose argues that Native Americans adapted from nomadic hunting to farming, settled into larger villages in the late woodland period, and helped pioneers with tools. He notes agricultural beginnings around 4,000 years ago in the area and invites Historical Society members to a Friday meeting at 8 p.m. in the C Burr Artz Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Mr. Moose
Historical Society
C. Burr Artz Library
Indian Skeleton Among Moose Relics
Mr. Moose describes a burial ground containing Indian artifacts and provisions for the dead, noting intact corn ears and copper use. He treasures a carved stone pendant with religious meaning and reflects on an unwritten code among collectors against sale to preserve value and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moose
Moose
Paine
Fary xcKers
Auto crash injures none as State Police report
A sequence of overnight State Police notices describes several autos badly damaged in separate incidents with no injuries reported. Inaccurate OCR text lists locations and times with unclear names, but states no charges and no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middistoun
Delano Biz
Frederick
Shookstaan
Bangaman
Srr i
U Thant to Weigh Heavy Burden as Acting UN Chief
In Washington James Marlow notes that the new acting secretary general U Thant faces a tougher task than Hammarskjold. The job title itself limits authority, and Cold War tensions cloud decisions. Thant’s approach of consulting advisers may weaken UN power as Russia and the United States spar over authority and the troika proposal fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marlow
Associated Press News
Washington
Dag Hammarskjold
U Thant
Hammarskjold
United Nations
Congo
Khrushchev
West
Russia
World Organization
United States
Troika
United Ows
Acing Secretam
Women’s Club Innsburg Ch Vitti Fy mational a oF MIME Pore
Women's club in Innsburg considers community plans as Seth Aeretican outlines steps to aid local projects. Officials discuss funding, venue use, and coordination with nearby organizations to support cultural events and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innsburg
Seth Aeretican
Mark Hodges and Hampton Hume Reach Houston Tryouts in Bridge
Mark Hodges of Boise Idaho and Hampton Hume of Atlanta qualified for Houston Texas tryouts by winning the open pairs at Denver. The long time partners and businessmen played together often when Hodges lived in Georgia and Tennessee. In a slam style deal Hodges doubled over Souths bold two diamonds after Hamp opened with a spade. Hamp led hearts and Mark ruffed, then the upper cut allowed two diamond tricks and a 100 point penalty plus top score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hodges
Boise
Idaho
Hampton Hume
Atlanta
Houston
Texas
Denver
Mark
Georgia
Tennessee
South
Hampton
Hamp
Local Residents Admitted and Healing at Frederick Memorial
Among the sick Mr. O Wilson Runkles of Ur bana Frederick County roads engineer was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital on Monday as a medical patient. Mrs Chester Nusbaum of 420 Church St New Windsor entered Frederick Memorial Hospital and underwent surgery on one eye. She is doing as well as could be expected. Mrs Mary Smither of 423 E Patrick St entered Frederick Memorial Hospital last Wednesday and will undergo surgery this week. Prof Chester G Clem 268 Dill avenue is in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital where he underwent eye surgery Thursday. Mrs Grace Kefauver 23 East Third street entered Frederick Memorial Hospital yesterday and will undergo surgery today. Steven Pee Wee Purdy East Sixth street son of Lawrence G Purdy Jr fell and broke his left leg while at school last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Wilson Runkles
Urbana
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Chester Nusbaum
Church St
New Windsor
Mary Smither
E. Patrick St
Chester G. Clem
Dill Avenue
Grace W Kefauver
East Third Street
Eichelberger couple to mark sixty first wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Emmett A. Eichelberger, 16 Taney Apts., will celebrate their sixty first wedding anniversary Friday, November 10. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Fawley and Miss Pearl Ward, near Mundtown, returned home October 30 after a weeklong driving trip through Virginia and Tennessee, ending with a weekend in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett A. Eichelberger
Taney Apts
W. K. Fawley
Miss Pearl Ward
Middletown
Skyline
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Protest Meeting Targets Carroll County School Merger
Anneytown residents and officials met Carroll County School Board at 11 a.m. to protest closing their high school near Taneview six miles south. Mayor Raymond and Try citizens voiced concerns as the merger plan was presented to the board.
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Aneytown
Carroll County School Board
Briese
Taneview
Raymond
Citzens
Mergerster
Ing
Reverend Snyder to Speak at Local Church Meeting
Roy C. Snyder, president of the Potomac Sanod, will address the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ at 7 PM. The meeting is informal and to be held in the church’s special premises. Also reported, a dancer died Monday in a home accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Snyder
Roy C. Snyder
Potomac Sanod
Evangelica
Church of Christ
Spc
Six Teachers Appointed to Frederick County Schools
The Frederick County Board of Education approved six new teachers to fill vacancies and accepted resignations from four staff members. Appointments include Regina P. Campbell, Parkway elementary. Susan L. Dougall, Yellow Springs elementary. Kathryn A. Flemming, Adamstown elementary. Marianna Koogle, Middletown High. J Kenneth Palmer, Frederick High. Delores R. Poindexter, Doubs elementary. A leave of absence was granted for Wayne V. Holter at Middletown High. resignations: Mildred B. Rist, New ae elementary. Shirley Derrenbacher, Emmitsburg and Thurmont high schools. Phyllis Nolan, Parkway elementary. Elizabeth F. Peterson, Brunswick elementary. Betty Castle resigns as secretary to Special Supervisors. Hansrote named replacement. Middletown High language lab repair postponed until Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina P. Campbell
Parkway
B. S
Pennsylvania State Teachers College
Susan L. Dougall
Yellow Springs
Grove City College
Kathryn A. Flemming
Adamstown
J. Kenneth Palmer
Frederick High
Indiana State College
Delores R. Poindexter
Doubs
Maryland State Teachers College
Mildred B. Rist
New Ae
Shirley Derrenbacher
Emmitsburg
Thurmont High
Phyllis Nolan
Attorney To Fight In Defending Book
Montgomery County book dealer Samuel Yudkin plans a series of motions on constitutional grounds and other challenges to halt or slow a case over the novel Tropic of Cane by Henry Miller. The defense seeks delays to prepare and awaits outcomes of prior motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville, Md
Montgomery County
Henry Miler
Rosenberg
Samuel Yudkin
Miller
Thomas M. Anderson
Anderson
Leonard T. Kardy
Kardy
Loan mess major scandal claims in Maryland politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Hume told AFL-CIO members in Hagerstown that Maryland’s savings and loan mess is growing into a major scandal. He cited Finan’s probe, cited receiverships of Family Savings and Home Loan and Military Service Savings and Loan, and accused Gov Tawes of delaying action for political reasons while the crisis worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
David Hume
Washington
Bryantown
Central
Hume
Atty
Thomas B. Finan
Family Savings and Home Loan
Military Service Savings and Loan
Finan
Gov.Tawes
Richard Case
Tawes
Nigerian Students Reconcile With Peace Corps at Ibadan
Nigerian students at Ibadan University College resumed cordial relations with U S Peace Corps members after a dispute over a Margery Michelmore postcard. Miss Michelmore considered resigning but stayed in the program and will work in Washington. 38 Peace Corps members continue training for teaching posts across Nigeria in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibadan
Nigeria
Ibadan University College
Margery Michelmore
Peace Corps
Michelmore
United States
Thadan University College
Abidoye Babalola
Washington
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Moose Brothers
House of Joy
Marlow
Jacoby
Oswald Jacoby
NORTH
Steven
Pee Wee) Purdy
East Sixth Street
Lawrence G. Purdy Jr
Ae, US
Pi. OF
Donald
Frederick County
Board of Education
Southbridge
Mass
Baltimore
Samuel Cohen
Jnb
Patton
William D. Patton
Johnstown
Area 2
Olney
Frank B. Enis
OEP
Delaware
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
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District of Columbia
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Berlin
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