Modern students prove bright in reading and arithmetic
A test by the Metropolitan School Study Council, affiliate of Teachers College at Columbia, matched 47 area boards of education with 1000 pupils in reading and arithmetic, showing modern students keep pace with traditional schooling. Emory F. Stottlemyer, a longtime rural carrier in Thurmont District, retired after 36 years in service and plans to tend his north Thurmont acreage while traveling remains in his habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Metropolian
New York
Metropolitan School Study Council
Teachers College
Columbia University
Warstead
Emory F. Stottlemyer
Wolfsville
Stottlemyer
Frederick County
War Department
Washington
Adjutant General's Office
Thurmont
Rae Kelbaugh
United States
North Dakota
North Thurmont
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News 1904
A November 8 1904 retrospective notes a Democratic mass meeting at the City Opera House with Parker and Davis Cup escort by the Woodsboro bands. Virginia's St George Tucker led speakers, and General Baughman was praised as Maryland’s next governor. Also covered: a Belle Lettres debate on marriage capital, a shooting accident near Urbana, jurors drawn for Frederick county court, and the death of wealthy locomotive engineer Christian Smith near Harpers Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Opera House
Woodsboro Cornet Band
Independent
Drum Corps
St George Tucker
Virginia
General Baughman
Maryland
Belles Lettres Literary Society
L. Woodward
Toms
W. James
H. Smith
Frank Hackett
Urbana
Georgetown
A Motter
Frederick
Joshua A. Dill
Vernon Sanner
Lemuel S C Geisber
Andrew Haines
James P. Perry
Christian Smith
Harpers Ferry
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years ago items note Harris W. Nice leading in a gubernatorial count with most Republicans trailing. A marriage at Evangelical Lutheran church is announced for Margaret Dutrow, daughter of Daniel T. Dutrow. A crash near Franklinville injures two as a car hits a bridge. Hood College and Mt. St. Mary’s College students will receive FERA work relief this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiulrns
Haris W. Nice
Albert C Ritchie
Putside
Nice
Argaret Dutrow
Cauchter
Daniel T. Dutrow
Atv
Elias B Ramsive
Frederick
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Monuments We Lack for Figures in American History
Boyle laments the absence of national memorials for Columbus Bloomer and other historic figures. He compares American neglect with Britain’s practice of preserving pubs and landmarks. The column humorously questions where a memorial for everyday sites and notable moments might fit in a national tribute scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jack the Ripper
Washington
Mae West
Sophie Tucker
Westminster Abbey
Elizabeth
Henry V
France
Agincourt
England
George Washington
Hhs
Gen. U. S. Grant
Grant
Robert EB. Lee
Gramercy Park
New York
Henry
Warren Harding
Calvin Coolidge
Tammany Hall
America
Belief and conformity theme in Harlow vespers talk
Dr Ralph Harlow, emeritus professor, spoke at Hood College vespers on belief’s role in shaping nations and behavior. He cited Hebrews and emphasized that conformity is seen as religious standard today, urging personal faith over mere tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliverina
Respec
Hood College Sunda
Ralph Harlow
Tce Heron
Smith Calieze
Northampton Mass
de Harlow
Dees
D. Harlow
Sam Beneating
God
Calumbus
Lindbersh
Jtarlow
Oder
Prizes Awarded at Bolivar Flower Show by Harpers Ferry Club
A Harpers Ferry district Woman's Club flower show awarded numerous prizes across chrysanthemum and mum categories. Clifton Butts led several divisions with multiple firsts and seconds, while Mrs Norman Wilt, Mrs Norman Thayer, and others earned top placements. About 75 mum varieties showcased to promote regional chrysanthemum cultivation, highlighted by Mrs Gilbert Perry's Williams burg dried arrangement and Johnny Newcomer's original Ghosts and Goblins display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman‘s Club
Harpers Ferry
Clifton Butts
Edgar Dudrow
Norman Wilt
Mr. Butts
Norman Thayer
Chiton Butts
Gilbert Perry
M. Rathbone
Harry Cummings
Jack Hedigan
Rau
Rathbone
Williamsburg
Camp Hill Methodist Church
Eorman
Cavalier
William Reed
Johnny Newcomer
Anne Newcomer
William Rep
Ill and Hospital Moves Mark Thurmont Area
Reverend William C Royal, pastor emeritus of the First Baptist, remains critically ill at his Rosemont Avenue home. Gimmer Miller was moved from Jefferson Street to Frederick Memorial Hospital Sunday by M. R. Etchison and Son ambulance. Mrs. James Arbaugh of Thurmont was hospitalized at Frederick Memorial. Granger Sharkey returned to Thurmont from Union Memorial Hospital after wrist surgery. Mrs. Charles Fagle of Thurmont fractured her shoulder and was admitted to Frederick Memorial Hospital where she is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C Royal
First Baptist Church
Rosemont Avenue
Gimner Miller
Jefferson Street
Frederirk Memorial Hospital
M. R. Etchison and Son
James Arbaugh
Thurmont
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Granger Sharkey
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Charles Fagle
Marchetti Under Knife After AppendeDectomy
Baltimore Colts defensive end Gino Marchetti underwent an appendectomy after pains in his side forced his removal from Saturday’s game against the Detroit Lions. A hospital spokesman said Marchetti was recovering well. The Colts lost 27 3 to Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchetti
Baltimore
Gino Marchetti
Baltimore Colts
Detroit Lions
National Football League
Marchett
Colts
Detroit
Retirements announced for Lt Col Levis Frizell after 28 years
The Department of Air confirms the retirement from active duty of Lieutenant Colonel Levis Frizell after 28 years in the Army. Born in Emmitsburg, he enlisted in 1927 and was commissioned in 1941, serving across the United States and in Panama, the Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. He later held roles at Indiantown Gap and Camp APO Va before retiring. Colonel Frizell and his wife own property near Liberty, and plan to pursue chicken farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Air Today
Levis Frizell
Army
Frizell
Emminsburg
Philadelphia
Pa Iie
United States
Panama
Philippines
Japan
Korea
Hawaii
Frizzell
Indiantown Gap Pa
P Fou
Friveli
Coronel
Bride Joan Elizabeth Little Weds Thad Felton Jr at St John’s
Miss Joan Elizabeth Lee and Thad Felton Jr married Saturday at St John’s Catholic church. Rev Herbert R. Jordan officiated. reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. After a Virginia trip, they will reside in the city. both bring notable nursing and insurance backgrounds and wartime service in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Elizabeth Little
John R. Lee
Canfield
Thaddeus Meade Felton, Jr
T. M. Felton
North Market
Daniel Sullivan, Jr
New York City
Patricia Gulick
Summutt
N. Y
Felton
John Felton
Robert McCutcheon
Jerry Miller
Francis Scott Key
Virginia
Columbia, N. Y
Miss Welker Becomes Bride in Chevy Chase Ceremony
Miss Mary Jane Welker, daughter of Rear Admiral George W. Welker, wed Donald Swain MacMahan Jr. at All Saints Episcopal Church Chevy Chase in a candle light satin gown with seed pearl embroidery. The bride’s family and notable guests attended a reception at the National Naval Medical Center Officers Mess as the couple plan to reside in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Welker
George W. Welker
USN
Welker
Clarksburg
Donald Swain MacMahan, Jr
Laura Hardy MacMahan
Washington
D. S. MacMahan
Baltimore
All Saints Episcopal Church
Chevy Chase
Carter S. Gillis
St Peter's Church
Poolesville
Frederick Arterton
All Saints Church
Richard G. Kline
Bethesda
Marion Theilacker
Phila
Helen Marie Dolton
Trenton
N.T
Annalee Wells
Balto
Mary Jane McNally
New York City
Hannr
Esterad
John Lentz
Raymond Ricci
Donald
David Fowler
George Welker
National Naval Specical Center
California
New York
New Jersey
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Natl Pe Eetter
Paerano
MacMlahan
Georgetown University
Georgetown University School of Nursing
Br. MacMahan
Pennsylvania State University
San Francisco
Sacramento
Fourth Lecture Wednesday In Series At Hood College
Dr Halbert Laws Dunn statistician and public health administrator will speak Wednesday at Hood College at 8 o'clock. His lecture Vital Statistics and Their Value concludes the series Problems of Community Health and Welfare. Dunn, former director of the National Office of Vital Statistics, has held multiple public health posts. Admission to the evening classes in adult education is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbert Laws Dunn
Hood College
Dunn
National Office of Vital Statistics
Puble Health Service
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Census
Washington, DC
Treasuer
Public Health Service
U. S
National Committee On Vital Statistics and Health Statistics
London
Final Fashion Show Nov 20 at Francis Scott Key Hotel
Holiday fashions in formal and informal wear to be featured at a fashion festival and luncheon on Saturday November 20 in the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Local store representatives plan a larger children’s line and a broader variety of outfits to attract a bigger audience and boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francs Scott Key
Benners's
Hendrickson’s
Kemp's
Peanes
Sears Roebuck and Co
Town and Country Shop
Francis Scott Key
Cne
Dixon-Yates Pact Up Today
The Dixon-Yates power contract faced Senate Atomic Energy Committee scrutiny as signatures near completion. AEC chair Strauss planned a closed session to review the signed pact, while Dixon's Edgar H. Dixon said readiness to sign. The $107 million plant in West Memphis would feed TVA lines, with TVA paying about $20 million annually for 25 years. Democratic opponents warn of potential funding bans in a new Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dixon- Yates
Senate House Atomic Energy Committee
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Edgar H. Dixon
Dixon- Yates Group
West Memphis
Ark
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
AEC
W. Sterling Cole
RNY
Congress
Sen. Gore
D-Tenn
Cole
Strauss
K. D Nichols
Thomas E. Murray
Local births and notices from Frederick area ads
Births and family notices across Middletown, Silver Spring, Hagerstown and surrounding towns. Gail Marta Appleby born at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Steve Leonard Roberson born at Georgetown Hospital. Betsy Baker Englar born at Frederick Memorial. other births listed with families in Jefferson street, Chewsville, Debre at Hagerstown, Boonsboro, and Poolesville. Addresses and military addresses noted. travel and professional activities include Dr A A Pearce at a Baltimore hospital anniversary. dental association convention in Miami Beach. clergy moves in Thurmont and Keedysville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Appleby
RFD
Middletown
Gail Marta
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Leonard Roberson
Silver Spring
Steve Leonard
Georgetown Hospital
Roberson
Frannie Jerrit
Tennessee
Donald G. Englar
North Market Street
Betsy Baker Englar
Lola Cartee
Jefferson Street
Stanley Kendall
Chewsville
Paul Cartee
Debre
Hagerstown
Roy Cartee
Reeder
Boonsboro
Catherine Michael
Isabelle Roberson
Wayne E. Flook
Staley Flock
Pine Avenue
Fort Jackson
S.C
6Th Field Artillery Battalion
Charles Fritz
Poolesville
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Virginia
William Fritz
New Albany
Ind
A. A. Pearce
Aimen Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Pearre
Upper College Terrace
Eugene Heavilin
Cadiz
Blair Eugene
Martinsferry Hospital
Heavilin
Blair Titus
Adams Town
John Doll
ThursmMoni
Miami Beach
Fla
American Dental Association
Doll
Frederick County Dental Association
Ivan Graugle
Ev. United Brethren Church
Thurmont
Keedysville
Elmer R Andrews
Newpurge
Federal tax lien notices filed in circuit court clerk office
Notices of federal tax liens filed under Internal Revenue laws show several individuals and amounts. Victor Kifer of Thurmont faces withholding and FICA due of 2790.31, Helen R Thompson of 118 West Patrick Street named for 11690, William and Miriam Denstie of 113 East Fourth Street for 10237, Arthur T Phebus trading as Phebus Agency of 4 Patrick Street for 1241, Bruce M Stone trading as Stones Radi al Service at 362 West Patrick Street for 1256.29, Walter J Walsh of Mt. Airy for 3784, and George Edward and Isabella D. Smith of Woodbine for 225.45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk of the
Circuit Court
L. A
Arthur T Phebus
Phebus Aceney
Patrick Street
Bruce M .Stone
Stoney
West Patrick Street
Walefer J. Walsh
Mt. Airy
George Edward
Isabelle D. Smith
Woodbine
Command Post May Be Split
Washington reports military planners reexamine alternate emergency command posts due to hydrogen bomb threats. Considerations shift from underground central hubs to dispersal among Ft Belvoir Ft Meade and Norfolk with potential risk to a cavern near FL Ritchie Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Ft Belvoir
District of Columbia
Ft. Meade
Norfolk
Recanvass Ordered in Montgomery County Election
Willard A King said recanvass of Montgomery County voting machines will be completed within ten days of last Tuesday's election. The canvass results will be filed with Circuit Court today by the election supervisors as a board of canvassers. The request came after Anders R Lofstrand Jr and Genevieve Wells, both defeated, lost by narrow margins to Gilbert Gude and others in the state Senate and House races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recanvass
Rockville
Montgomery County
Willard A King
Board of Election Supervisors
King
Camassers
Circuit Court
Anders R Lofstrand Jr
State Senate
Genevieve Wells
House of Delegates
Gilbert Gude
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Boyle
Hal Boyle
Christopher Columbus
Amelia Jenks Bloomer
Dr. 8. R. Harlow
St. John’s
College of MS. Saint Vincent
Rivercaw
University of Maryland
Navy
Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Thaddeus Feiton, Sr
Miss Welker
Donald MacMahan, Jr
Dunns Iectue
OR Hehe
Gambidi
Halbert Louis Dunn
United Nations
Noy
Fisenhower
Assembly
ATA Service Inc
Byron T. Chen
A. J. Chen
Union Bridge
Far East
Robert Philpott
Capt. Chen
Western Marl
College
Equity Court
Madeline R. Poole
Mt Airs
Thomas C Poole
E. Austin James
Poole
Edwin F. Nikirk
Harry D. Radcliff
Gail J. Catshall
Clarissa Tucker
West All Saints Street
R. Victoria Tucker
Ormond R Galvin
Kiwanis Club
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