Ballenger Community Show awards prizes across many categories
The Ballenger Community Show distributed hundreds of prizes across food, flowers and sewing. Among top winners were the Shafer, King, Compher and Derr families, with numerous first and second prizes. many residents, including Mrs. Russell Dudrow and Mrs. Lelia Culler, earned multiple awards.
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Gallenger
Ballenger
Coon
Windh
Adsith
Prises Ino Delay
Nethe Cook
Jerry Cook
Anook
Shaft Family
James Sr.andby
James Shatt
Ballenge
Younkins
J. Austin
Austin A
John Biser
Kemps
Rhenmto
Ita
Chari Sykes
Reeders
Flood
Sherman
Railenzer
Nancy
Charlies
Claxbourne Jr
Garner
Youngs
Vircie
Jesse
Derrs
Anna
Myron
Elmer Derr
Russell Halone
Ac Ots
Aries Bune
Sarah
JoAnn King
King
Claude
Donna
Gary
Atlee Compher
Russell Dudrow
Wilfred Wisner
Shafer
Margaret
Etta Poole
Russell
William
Mary Thomas
Charles
Sandra Burdette
Nancy Culler
Howard Smith
Mary
Grace
Daniel Castle
Connie Crum
Harry Himes
Jo Ann Mobley
Subscriptions Rates and Postal Notes for The News
The Saturday edition lists subscription rates for 1924 with monthly and yearly options. The item notes mail delivery and association press membership, and confirms publication as a local Frederick paper with Associated Press content.
Turkeys Abundant Despite Delays Declining Prices Cited
A Nas Ney Federation official reports a record turkey crop of 76 million, up 16 percent from last year, with light breeds four to nine pounds and hens up to 18 pounds and toms to 30, ensuring ample supply for Minnesota and beyond. Hoover credits CAP cadet program for juvenile delinquency fight and notes National Geographic coverage of CAP activities at a Frederick airport meeting led by Lt. John Patton.
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Mall
Mount Morris
Nasney Federation
Small
Abamas
Hoover
Civil Air Patrol
J Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
John £. Patton
Frederick
Municipal
National Geographic Magazine
Patton
CAP
Mt Pleasant 4-H Club Meeting Minutes
Mt Pleasant 4-H Club met at the community hall. Officers listed include president Bernard Jamett Brachey Jr and secretary Charles Carpenter. Treasurer David McDevitt and Albert Boyer. parli amentarians David McDevitt and Robert Bower. song leader Jerry Brachey. retiring vice president Edward Bowers. Conducted the meeting with members enrolled for the program and a special officers meeting planned for Sunday at 1 p.m. Treste ments were served.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edward Bowers
Bernard Jamett
Brachey Jr
Charles Carpenter
David McDevin
Albert Boyer
David McDevitt
Robert Bower
Jerry Brachey
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago items from The Columns Of The News dated November 17 recounts show The Junior Fire Company weighs securing a new engine costing over $2,000 to rebuild the worn unit. A local farmer, John A. Biddinger, has a disrupted wagon incident tied to expenses and stability. Partial financial tallies note an amount under $5,500 for repairs needed to reach a target.
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the News
Anich
Baltimore
John A. Biddinger
Cardinal Gibbo
Wali
Fasta
Pennsylvania
Twenty Years Ago Itells From the Columns Oe Tne News
Twenty years ago items from the News column are recounted with scattered fragments about roads highways and local events. The text mentions names such as FINNS SAYRE AKERS and references several figures and places in a newspaper recap format.
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Sov
HGR
Committees Report To Frontiers Of America
Committee session discusses National Project and other plans. Charles Ill presents a film on Flight To France. Rev Cus Gaskin of Missionary Baptist Church speaks at the vigil, with Acquaintor John Wales overseeing.
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Frontiers of America
Charles Ill
France
Nalandar
Cus Gaskin
Missionary Baptist
Chur
John Wales
Mianavnd
New Books At Artz Library
A catalog of recent acquisitions at Artz Library features works on American politics and revolution, plus maritime and espionage histories. Notable titles include The Executive Life by Bruce Bliven, By Sea and by Stealth by Burke Wilkinson, and patrimonial histories of Washington and Howe. New phonograph records accompany the new shelves and a reference slogan encourages patrons to seek tailored research help.
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Chester Howies
Isu
Hee As
Treedan
van Poe Crowin
Godkin
Haz Gan
Tennessee
Arkansas
Lawsiana
Andy
Bruce Bliven
Manhattan
Kip’s Bay
Harlem Teights
Washington
Howe
Burke Wilkinson
U.S. Navy
Atek
E Mumor
Annual Dinner Highlights Maryland Dairy Cooperative
About 350 dairy farmers attended the Calvary Methodist Church annual banquet of the Maryland Milk Producers Association. Emrich and board members spoke on pricing, federal orders, and the need to share costs, with praise for Sadler and progress on hauling rates, warehousing, and a member drive.
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Baltimore
Calvary Methodist Church
Varyland Cooperative Mik Producers Association
Toey
Bagar Go Emi
Emmitsbure
Closs
Maryland Milk Producers, Inc
He Beard
Engrich
Chester Ernest
An Smuth
Aaroh EB. Strook
Osrac Turner
Robert Stout
Mary and Milk Producers
William Sadler
Association
Pnecuuves
Emrich
Organizanti
Liberty Road
Bor Vene Ales
Sadler
Maryland
Frederick Bonard
Dan Smith
Frederick County
Gas Well Erupts In Nevada Blaze Attracts Attention
A gas well eruption in Nevada caused a dramatic blaze with heavy flames and smoke. Fire crews responded as workers reported a powerful blowout and intense heat. Details on casualties were not immediately available.
Luf's Stuff Speed Debate Sparks Community Interest
Local discussion focuses on speed and choice as residents weigh efficiency and safety. Participants compare mowing pace and quality while considering costs and long term value. Strong emphasis on practical outcomes and community impact.
Carter Finds Johnson Tough But Wins Easily
New York report details a boxing card where Harold Carter, age 22, defeats Young Johnson by decisive decision despite finding the challenger tougher than expected. Holmes notes Carter’s inexperience yet praises his perseverance, while Baker’s withdrawal prompts a potential rescheduling for a Madison Square Garden show.
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Carter
Johnson
New York
Harold Carter
Gene Holmes
Manatee
The
Linden
Jack Jownson
Harold
Holmes
Baker
lHo Loes
Bob Baker
Madison Square Garden
Fewer European corn borers found in Maryland this fall
Maryland entomologist Wallace Harding Jr reports a fall survey shows 78 borers per 100 corn stalks, down from 140 last year. Most counties saw declines except Carroll and Worcester, with fields sampled randomly to estimate overwintering impact and potential grain losses for the season.
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College Park
Maryland
Wallace, Harding Jr
University of Maryland Extension Service
Harding
Carroll
Worcester
Face Tighter Credit Squeeze
New York reports a tightening credit outlook as investment funds shrink for 1957. AT&T President Frederick R. Kappel forecasts Bell System capital needs at 22 billion dollars next year, signaling heavy fundraising. Sears plans to back credit sales with a new subsidiary, Sears Roebuck Acceptance Corp. Mortgage funds remain scarce for home builders, while sav ings flows into banks and insurers may boost loan availability.
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New York
Aumalale UL
Aeetais
Frederick R. Kappel
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
At&t
Bell System
Kappel
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears, Roebuck Acceptance Corp
Sears
Federal Reserve Board
Homemakers Club Meeting in November at Tramsville
The Tramsville Homemakers Club held its November gathering at Mrs. tarry Swonmes's home with Mrs Lemuel Breckenridge presiding. Members recited the Americans Creed and sang hymns, a memorial poem was read, and a White Elephant sale raised funds. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A Christmas party is planned for December 10 at Mrs Samuel Hollingsworth's home.
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Yamsville Club
Tramsville
Bernard Harnet
Treasury
Samuel Hollines
Samuel Hollingsworth
Seniority system rules Congress power and chair talks
A long analysis explains how the seniority system may govern Senate chairmanships in committees such as Foreign Relations and Judiciary. It notes that under seniority chairmen hold power regardless of age, and that reforms like secret ballots could change this. The piece discusses potential shifts if Republicans gain control and mentions possible chairmen like Senator Eastman and Senator Green, with implications for Civil Rights law and foreign policy. It also references bids opened by the Maryland Department of Public Improvements for an armory building in Washington County.
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Lawrence Ton
Congress
Inchan
Senate
Lawrence
Theodore F. Green
Ride Island
Wilson
Slisienski
McCarthy
Senate Committee
Eastman
Mississippi
Senate Judiciary Committee
Atention
Foren
Maryland Department of Public Improvements
Highfield
Washington County
Brunswick Resident Honored Birthday Feast at Dinner
Al B Lee Feete of Brunswick was feted on his 57th birthday with a white and crystal themed dinner hosted by daughter Leigh Feete on Sunday November 1. Attendees included Lyon Follin Russell Litten Robert Coates Harry Bodie Charles Capina Claude Kimes Trooper Robert Storer Dr Charles Pruitt James Powers. Also noted: Paul W. Tressler and wife celebrate eleventh wedding anniversary with dinner. Frederick High School graduate Charles Breadrup Jr elected Men’s League representative. Virginia Stanley elected secretary of Omicron Nu at University of Maryland. Ralph Putman and Miriam Carter return from West Coast trip. W C Simms to attend Shaw-Barton conference in New York. Lt Howard Flook returns to Walker AFB after three weeks with parents. Lt Charles Ross and family visit Braddock Heights. Lease Russard and spouse to sail from San Francisco for WaWa.
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R. Tew Fonte
al B. Lee Feete
Brunswick
Leigh Feete
Miss Feete
Ruby Gilbert
Agnes Monroe
Mr. Feete
Messrs
Lyon Follin
Russell Litten
Robert Coates
Harry Bodie
Charles Capina
Claude Kimes
Robert Storer
Charles Pruitt
James Powers
Charles Breadrup Jr
Charles E. Breadrup
College Place
Frederick High School
Men's League
University of Maryland
Sick residents and hospital updates in Frederick area
Among The Sick Mr repor Austin Heffier, this cla, is ian at its Painsovinue: cor hone. He has been it for some tme, returning to his home seven Weeks ago from the Freder ick Memorial Hospital Mrs. Henry Ro Crum, oof near Wetpashird, underwent surgery at the Feederick Memoorial Hospital Thursday. She is reported in ¢atic haes conan. Margaret Pryor, Thurmons, was removed to Frederick Alem orial Hospital on Friday in the Thurmont American Legion am bulance. Mr. Julius Hall, Prnlesville, a resident of the Marylander Rest Home, Germantana, is or carly ill Mrs. Delma Willard. Powlesville, is seriously following a heart attack Mr. Lena KE. Lamar, Mertdletown has been confined to her bed since Now. To when she suffered a cere bral hemorrhace Mrs. Lamar. who recently celebrated new 7th birthday v. is IMP ine satisface tariiy.
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Repor Austin Heffier
Isian
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Henry Ro Crum
Dairyman Glacken Bonded In Fatal Union Bridge Fight
Prominent dairyman Glacken of Kevimar was released on $2,500 bond in Carroll County jail after a fatal fistfight near Union Bridge. Crum died of a fractured skull in Baltimore four hours after being struck on the railroad spur line. State police on Friday said witnesses differ on details but agree a quarrel over hunting led to blows. Crum’s daughter Cheri A. Crum was later noted as omitted from survivors list.
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Rudalle Ceon I
Kevimar
Samuel RK. Dorsey
Crum
Baltimore
John Leonard Glavken
Baltimore City
Carrnll County
Cpl. Dorsey
Glacken
Keytar
Union Bridge
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Menmscinis
Tikes
Teather
Baltinvare
Mer. Crum
Cheri
A. Crum
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Anne Putman
Ruth Stansfield
Helen VanFossen
Austin
John Renn
Tobias
Minerva Zimmerman
Cecil Corne
Howards
J. William Howard Sr
Harry Howard
Ruth Howard
Grayson Bowers
Ellen Cramer
Helen Harshman
Mary Clark
Ithe Ballenger
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Singia
Associates Presa
Focal Néwa
Free
Nets
Artz Library
Uae
Luf
Ateor
Homemakers Clubs
U.S
DWA
Dackward
Walter George
Georgia
State Department
Saga
Feyas
Wiles
Wisconsin
Fule Tridit
Deaneviat
Paul W. Tressler
Mount Aé
Virginia Stanley
Omicron Nu
Home Economics Honor Society
Ralph A. Putman
Miriam E. Carter
West Coast
G. Ross
Los Angeles
California
W.C. Simms
Walkeraville
Shaw-Barton, Inc
Park Sheraton Tatel
Ius
Banquer
Howard C. Fiook
Walker Air Force Base
Roswell
Noo M
Ane
Frank Sr. Wee
Second Street
Dade Enant Panh FP
Sehonecker, Laner
Wis
Sehmacker
Flook
Charles W. Ross
Ross
Meo
Charles W
Rnss
Braddock Heights
James Connelly Mir Puree
Ween. Tes
LY Drass
Lease Russard
Optimist International
Bissard
San Franseco
Calif
Wawa
Tecmre
Nan
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