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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1957
Page
10
Boyle notes Irving Berlin, celebrating a golden 50 years in show business, has earned vast fame and wealth. By last June, charities received over 20 million dollars from his tunes and shows, including 23 million records for White Christmas, while Berlin remains a shy, solitary figure who can still play piano alone.
A fragmented memorial page recalling Ernst Berlin era figures, including Kresa the arranger, and quotes about songwriter Irving. It notes a Christmas party at Mrs. Conard Hargett’s home on December 9, and extols Berlin’s influence, memory, and the craftsman nature of song creation. Includes obituaries and onetime reflections from family.
Captain William H. Wooldrop of Westfield New Jersey will retire after 20 years of service ending this month. As assistant chief of the U S Army Signal Corps Communications Engineering Division in Washington DC since December 1953 he served in Europe Korea and the postwar period. Born in New York City he attended Westfield High School and later worked as an Insurance Agent before rejoining the Army in 1935. He is a Bronze Star recipient and resides with his wife Anabel Wilson at Falls Church Virginia area.
Auction notice lists Saddie Horse Pony and Tack Sale at Eyler Stables Thurmont Maryland Wednesday November 27 at 7 PM. Also mentions used plumbing and heating items for quick sale and a public auction by Woodsboro Livestock Sales Inc with thousands of dollars in brand new merchandise.
Listings span county events and sales on November 23 and 29 1957 including the reopening of the Moxocacy Park Tavern formerly Baldy’s Place with a $12 to $120 price range for offerings, a Lewistown Community Hall event with prizes, a Thanksgiving menu at Yellow Springs, and various ads for clothing gifts and Christmas décor. It notes entertainment by “Western Rangers” and other local functions in Frederick and surrounding towns with details on times and prices.
Numerous local notices describe a Sunday shooting match at Speak's Tavern in Defferson Maryland with start time 1 PM, plus community events including ham and turkey dinners, church fundraisers, and a Thanksgiving supper at Creagerstown Parish House and United Methodist Church. The notices list dates, venues, and meal prices, along with tax adjustment hearings for Frederick County and community social events across Walkersville and surrounding areas.
A collage of classified notices and advertisements including real estate sale details for a 1934 G.M.C. pickup and other vehicles, a public sale at 4 East Fourth Street on December 1957, local turkey dinners, auctions, clothing and boys shop ads, farm equipment services, and community events. Names of businesses and venues appear with street and contact hints, painting a busy mid-century local page.
Miss Marie Miller hosted the Tjamsville Homemakers club at her Frederick home on North Market Street with Mrs. Ryland Houston presiding. Members recalled songs mainly German Christmas carols, including We Gather Together and Over the River and Through the Woods. Mrs. Houston’s thought for the month and Mrs. England’s December gardens talk followed, a surprise package from Mrs. Hargett went to Mrs. England, and a white elephant sale was conducted by auctioneer Mrs. Castlemain after the business meeting.
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