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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1947

Page

9

Dull Pupils Should Not Tag Along With Bright Ones

Miss Lucy Wilde an ex exchange teacher from England told Parkway School parents that English education differs from Frederick schools. She outlined exam based tracking after seventh grade with 15 percent for academics 70 percent for technical training and 15 percent for those deemed dull.

Lucy Wilde England Parkway School Parent- Teacher Association Frederick Biss Wilde Manchester Elim Street

Mary Catherine Hilfoan Weds J Lee Riggs in Clagettsville

In October Miss Mary Catherine Hilfoan daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Hilton of Clagettsville became the bride of J Lee Riggs son of Mr and Mrs Lester Riggemptown. The double ring ceremony was held at Montgomery Methodist church Clagettsville on the eve of October 18 conducted by Rev Chester B Smith. The couple now reside at a promptly furnished apartment at the groom's home.

Mary Catherine Hilfoan Ray Hailton Clagettsville J Lee Riggs Lester Riggemptown Montgomery Methodist Church Chester B Smith

Relief funds donated to Italy from American goods

The head of the United States relief mission in Rome announced that eighty million five hundred seventy thousand dollars derived from the sale of American relief goods has been turned over free to the Italian government to aid relief efforts.

Home For Children Rome Ied States Relief Mission

Damascus Fair Showcases 500 Exhibits From Poultry To Foods

Damascus High School hosts a full day community fair with over 500 exhibits in poultry grain and homemade foods. Sponsored by the Damascus chapters of the Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America, the event drew about 2 006 attendees including students from area high schools. Nearly all prize money, totaling 50 dollars, went to high school entrants who donated to local groups and merchants.

Damascus Future Farmers and Future Homemakers of America W. W. Muses The Future Farmers of America Miss Adel Seed Future Homemakers Damascus Sed the Eveners

Damascus Area Residents Win Varied Home Arts Honors

In Damascus area, residents earn prizes for poultry and crafts. Winners include Marcia Muniats and Robert Hilton for hay and mele poultry theatrics, Alfred Poole and Henry Hilton for ducks and bantams, plus Donne Mullinix for baking and Barbara Seaton for canning.

Marcia Muniats Robert Hilton Douglas King Bruce Cummings Alfred Poole Henry Hilton Raymond Moxley Donne Mullinix Barbara Seaton Mary Hartley Herbert King Maud Sitter Robert Nichols Mariion Olans Paul Taylor Ia Thompson Damascus

Residents split on tax cuts versus Marshall Plan aid

The report notes a wide range of local opinion on whether tax reductions could occur if the Marshall Plan aid to Europe were adopted. Many feel both goals cannot be pursued, with some opposing the Marshall Plan under current conditions.

Public Opinion On Tax Cuts Amid Marshall Plan Debate

Six random interviews show mixed views on reducing income taxes to fund the Marshall Plan. Respondents favor delaying cuts due to expected vast government expenditures and internal needs, while others distrust the plan but see little room for immediate tax relief.

Maryland sales tax breakdown shows food liquor share

Baltimore report shows July and August figures with retail food and liquor purchases at 89.9 percent of Maryland sales tax. Comptroller James J. Lacy announced food and liquor dealers collected $1,040,711 of the $3,604,065 in the total sales tax.

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