Anniversaries and historic milestones in early America
Notable birth and death anniversaries include John Dickinson of Delaware born in Talbot County Maryland and died 1808, William Wirt of Virginia died 1834, George H. Bissell born in New Hampshire and died 1894, Enoch Ensley born near Nashville and died 1891, and Robert W. Bingham born in South Carolina died 1937. Also Today in History entries cover 1725 Bradford’s New York Gazette, 1837 Mount Holyoke Seminary, 1888 first Wabash Railroad train, 186 James Mason and John Slidell to Europe, 1864 Lincoln reelected, 1878 Stewart remains stolen, 1889 Montana statehood, 1918 Foch’s reception, 1919 American Legion opening, 1932 Roosevelt election, 1941 Iceland base, and 1949 Crommelin aviation critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dickinson
Talbot County
William Wirt
Virginia
U. S
Bladensburg
George H. Bissell
Pennsylvania Rock Oil
Hanover
N.H
Enoch Ensley
Memphis
Nashville
Tenn
Robert W. Bingham
Louisville
England
Orange County
S. C
William Bradford
New York Gazette
Mount Holyoke College
Mass
Mary Lyon
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Wabash
James M. Mason
John Slidell
Europe
Lincoln
New York
Alexander T. Stewart
New
Birthdays and notes on notable figures today
Birthdays listed for Frederick B. Rentschler James G Patton Paul S Willis Dr John Dale Russell Martha Gellhorn Henry T Heald Bucky Harris and a horoscope note warn of potential unluckiness for today A livestock show in Baltimore Timonium Fair Grounds will feature over 2000 head of livestock with 35000 in prizes Magnesium plates on steel ships reduce corrosion damage to hulls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Rentschler
United Aircraft
Hartford
Conn
Hamilton
Ohio
James G. Patton
National Farmers Union
Denver
Bazar
Kansas
Paul S$. Willis
Grocery Manufacturers of America
New York
Texas
John Dale Russell
U.S. Office of Education
Bloomington
Ind
Martha Gellhorn
St. Louis
Henry T. Heald
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
Lincoln
Nebr
Bucky Harris
Port Jervis
Baltimore
Timonium Fair Grounds
Joseph W. Shirley
November Meeting Of VFW Auxiliary Is Held
The November meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars John R. Webb Post No. 3285 was held Monday at 8 p.m. at the Post Home. President Mrs. Rebekah L. Mc Laren called the meeting to order. One membership petition was presented. Committee reports followed. Nelson, rummage sale chair, said October sale was a success and plans were tentatively made for another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
John R. Webb
Rebekah L. McLaren
Nelson
Hospital Auxiliary Plans Ward Entertainment in Martinsburg
Mrs Margar t Hamilton reported the first ward visit at Newton D Baker Hospital Martinsburg W Va on October 21 The auxiliary set plans for ward entertainment on Thursday evening November 15 Mrs Eleanor Harner urged voting The president received a trophy for most new members awarded to the John R Webb Auxiliary in Maryland and presented to president Mrs McLaren by the department pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcspital
Margar T. Hamilton
Newton D. Baker Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Eleanor Harner
John R. Webb
Maryland
McLaren
Pres
District meeting approves relief fund from rummage sale
Bernice Mimore presided at the Emmita burg district meeting on October 15 where the auxiliary voted to place rummage sale receipts into the relief fund for added Christmas Refreshment relief work. Refreshments were served by Alberta Walsh Pauline Weddle and Daisy Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frent
Mire
Bernice Mimore
Emmitaburg
Alberta Walsh
Pauline Weddle
Daisy Kennedy
Mark Anniversary Observed at Frederick and Buckerstown
An informal wedding anniversary event was noted at the city precinct where election official Mrs James Best, 544 East Church Street, received congratulations on her golden anniversary with Mr Best. They wed November 7, 1900 at Buckerstown, as readings mention Mrs Droha Kel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Ne
Buckers
James I i Best
East Church Street
Mr Best
Buckerstown
Droha Kel
Woman voter hosts celebration after voting at polls
The wife of the district magistrate voted early in the afternoon and remained at the polling place to greet many. She later announced that she aired "Sludge" Keller, as celebrations marked her fifty sixth wedding anniversary on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free + Md
Wedwendley
Ther mMagiatpate
Keller
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Know
America
VFW Auxiliary
Coca-Cola Company
Tha
Buick
Gerfer
the Ideal Garage Co., Inc
Patrick Street
EPA
MT. Zion
Lutheran Church Ladiesburg
Remsberg
IL. Price
Jewel Gruen
Jewel Wittnauer
Benrus
Harves
Demsberg
Toweluy Store Key Hotel
Ormond - Ormond - “Ormond - Ormond
Ren
Bluko
Steven
Dept. Storss
Ormond
North Market ST
Blake Liquo
Cellgwax
Cance
H. F. Schmuck
R. J Windsor
Walter Snow
Optometrist
Lionel
American Flyer Electric
Storm & Shipley
Second Sta
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