Miss Catherine Thomas Speak at Junior Civic Club Meeting
The Junior Civic Club hosted Miss Catherine Thomas executive secretary of the Frederick County Welfare Board at the Francis Scott Key hotel. She outlined the boards roles and staff, noted public assistance as the largest program, and discussed cuts due to high living costs. Members reported a $45.32 bake sale profit and announced a future December meeting at Miss Schwartz's home for the annual Christmas event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Scott Key
Floyd Pressler
Catherine Thomas
Frederick County Welfare Board
Welfare Board
Ius
Thomas
Camp BR
Calvin Schridknecht
Helen Mohrer
Helen Schuar
Jessier
National Federation
Florida
Umn
University of Maryland
Liberty P.T. A
Liberty PT. A
Liberty Junior High School
Lester Grossnickle
Robert Etzier
Melvin Johnson
Nicodemus
Grossnick
County
Liberty School
Harry V. Frushour
Thanksgiving 1948 Reflects on Pilgrims and Shared Abundance
A 1948 reflection links the 1621 harvest to modern liberty and plenty. It notes the Pilgrims survived with God’s aid and European subsistence, then argues America should share its abundance, while urging a deeper look at the season’s true meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Europe
Cooperation Appreciated By Frederick Chamber Of Commerce
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce board of directors unanimously thanked the newspapers for their cooperation and gracious support in advising the public about the proposed Driver-Training program in Frederick County high schools. George C. Slagle, manager-secretary.
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Frederick Chamber of Commerce. Inc
Frederick County
Nov. 23 Bus Crash Kills Two in ParagouldArk
A school bus carrying students collided with a lumber truck on a narrow bridge near Paragould Arkansas on November 23 killing at least two children and injuring thirteen or more, some critically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragould
Ark
Here
Fifty Years Ago Local Items From The News Columns
Fifty years ago local items note a failed test of a new hose by FHRESNEEPENDENE HOSE COMPANY. A large crane was shot near Harmony Grove. The cold snap drives several tramps to Frederick. A man is knocked down after a watch robbery attempt. Thieves assault Mr Shaffim’s grocery then flee. C E Saylor, Register of Wills, thanks deputies with turkeys and honors the court house staff.
Twenty Years Ago Local Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years ago local items recap incidents and people from November 24 1628. ROSALINDA MORINI a coloratura soprano formerly connected with Hood College is mentioned along with Albert W Xikirk a farmer who escaped a furious bull. Frederick High School lost a state title to Hyattsville 6 5 with Baumgardner Flanagan and Albaugh shining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Olivet
Rosalinda Morini
Scott
America
Hood College
Albert W. Xikirk
Frederick High School
Hyattsville
Lucille Baumgardner
Inez Flanagan
Elizabeth Albaugh
Frederick
Community Thanksgiving Services In Uniontown And Winter's
Community Thanksgiving services are set for Thursday morning at the Church of God Uniontown and evening at St Luke's church in Winter's. Rev W Theisz will preach at both services with the Mt Union and St Luke's choirs directed by Broadwater, featuring Winter's joint choir. Sunday Schools meet at 9 30 with a 10 45 joint service at St Luke's led by Rev Mr Theist and speaker Mrs Theisz, Maryland Synod WMS secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
New Windsor
Church of God
Mt. Union
St. L . Lutheran
St Luke's Church
Broadwater
W. Theisz
St. Paul's
Fentown
Emmanuel
Baust
Dance At Emmitsburg High On Friday Night
Emmitsburg High School will host the first in a series of social dances for students and one guest each. The PTA committee chairs are listed with decor and refreshments handled by named members. event slated for the school auditorium with entry details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg High
Parent-Teachers Association
Emmitsburg High School
Asits
Robert Daucherty
Er Fuss
Dariei
Walters
Dents
Washington Daybook highlights power struggle in Truman era
TRIS COFFIN reports from Washington on November 24 about internal battles shaping Truman’s administration. Key figures include Forrestal Johnson Chapman Nan Marshall Acheson and McGrath, with factions forming around defense interior state and labor policy. Also notes on Flanders pilot program ideas and prewar air force planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Coffin
Washington
Harry S. Truman
White House
Secretary of National Defense
James V. Forrestal
Louis Johnson
XM Truman
Forrestal
Missouri
Forrestals
Johnson
Cap” A
Oscar Chapman
Truman
Chapman
Abbey
Aiarshall
Congress
Harold AecGrath
Senate
McGrath
House
Political education funds eyed by AFL for democracy
The AFL says its lawyers approve a $759,000 fund raised by member assessments for political education. The plan aims to inform workers about labor rights and laws like Wagner and Taft-Hartley, promoting understanding of issues between campaigns without backing specific candidates. It argues education could raise voting participation and awareness of civil rights in a democratic economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federattion of
Labor
AFL
Workers of America
Congress
America
Guesses Wrong In Seeking Ninth Trick
William E McKenney notes from Miami Beach that the winter national bridge tournament at Roney Plaza, December 4 to 12, features crying towels for mistakes and Morton Downey offering Irish lullabies. The hand analysis shows South failing to make the contract after misguessed clubs and spades, with East cashing the queen of spades and leading hearts. The column explains how setting up the fourth club was key and how certain card holdings could have altered the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McKenney
America’s
Morton Downey
West
East
South
du Te My
Television party honors Arnold on late November birthday
A TV party for Arnold included family and friends such as Dickie Arnold Eileen Melod y LaRuemala Barbara Mirs Harald Jones and Dove Foster. The event followed a Redskins Eagles telecast and marked the November 28 birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Redskins-Eagles
Dickie Arnold
Eileen F
LaRuemala
Barbara Mirs
Harnold My
Lloyd Arnold
Ard Arnold
Harald Jones
Dove Foster
Weddings Kinsey Slifer and Kinsey marry in Brethren church
Miss Margaret E Slifer and Nor man E Kinsey of this area wed November 19 at the Church of the Brethren parsonage. Rev Paul Kinsey officiated. The couple will reside in Tower Apartments after a Richmond trip. Also listed are other marriages including Anna Mary Krantz and James W Willard on November 18 and Mary Arlene Davis and Charles J Affelder in a private home ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Affelder
Davis
Mary Arlene Davis
Mirs
Harvey A. Davis
Walkersville
Charles J. Affelder
Oscar Affelder
Pittsburgh
DeWitt Dicker
Methodist Church
Paul Vollmer
New Castle
I Pa
Helen Kay Davis
Charles ‘Is
Marcy McTuiston
Murrysville
Today In History And Birthdays Feature Long List Of Figures
Notable anniversaries include Junipero Serra founder of California missions born in Spain and Zachary Taylor a Mexican War hero. Other entries note Frances Hodgson Burnett, Hideyo Noguchi, and George H McKenzie, with births, deaths, and milestones from 1713 to 1937. Also highlights See also shipboard and public notices with local civic items and a Liberty PTA roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junipero Serra
California
San Diego
Spain
Zachary Taylor
Seulcher
Mexico
Orange Co
George H. McKenzie
New York
Scotland
Frances Hodgson Burnett
England
Harry T. Peck
Stamford
Coon
Hideyo Noguchi
Rockefeller Inst For
Japan
Africa
Verdun
Goyv
Ma” Ferguson
Texas
Samuel Insull
Chicago
Dutch Guinea
Tokyo
U. S. House
Hollywood
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Groves Co
Dale Carnegie
Maryville
Bernard R. Hubbard
University of Santa Clara
Calif
San Francisco
Clarence R. Huebner
Europe
Rushton
Kansas
Edward C. Kalbfis
Newport
BR. I
Alanch Chunk
Paul C. Smith
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Seattle
Wash
George E. Straiemyer
Ohio
Ward Morehouse
New York Sun
Savannah
Parity Sunday at Catoctin Oaks Hosts Sigma Nu Event
Marilyn Magee and Lomond Roberts organized a summer cabin party at Catoctin Oaks for Sigma Nu members from George Washington University. About twenty attended outdoor cooking, football, games, and a song fest by the piano and fireplace. In Montgomery County Circuit Court two men, Grover Baker Jr and James Riley, were convicted of larceny from Rockville filling stations. Jesse B Floyd was convicted of receiving stolen goods, with sentence deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Baker, Jr
Germantoon
James Riley
Beeville
Montgomery County
Rockville
Jesse B. Floyd
Washington Grove
Deaths in Brunswick and surrounding towns
Death notices report Mrs. Hetta Sue Frazier of Brunswick aged 78 dies at her daughter Mrs. Nicodemus home. Services set at 11:30 a.m. Friday with Rev. Frey and Rev. Metler officiating. interment Elmwood Cemetery Shepherdstown. Also obituary for Mrs. Margaret Aurand of Keymar aged 93 with services Friday at 1:30 p.m. interment Keysville Cemetery. Other notices include Mrs. Marvy E. Lauer of Lineboro and Hampstead resident Mrs. Levi Lauer of Alesia detailing families, residences, and forthcoming services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hella
Frazier
Hetta Sue Frazier
Clifton C. Frazier
W. P. Nicodemus
Delaware Avenue
Brunswick
Levi and
Mary Delany Porter
Nicodemus
James Douglas Frazier
Brooklyn
N. Y
St Peter’s Lutheran Church
Shepherdstown
W. Va
John H. Frey
Ralph Metler
Elmwood Cemetery
W. Ve
Margaret Aurand
Harry Li. Aurand
Keymar
James and
Martha Boggs
Concord
Philadelphia
Waynesboro
Rheta Barcus
Reading
Trinity Reformed Church
Ernest Colwell
Keysville
C. O. Fuss
Levi Lauer
Marvy E. Lauer
Alesia
Longview
Manchester
Jacob
Elizabeth Stine Frederick
Alesia Strand
Middletown
Elmer Denner
Blanche Hueker
Lioyd Louis
Frank Markey
Charles
George
James
H. William
Samuel Frederick
Iward C. Tipton
Hampstead
Alton FH. Leister
Manchester Reformed Charge
Esjateg
Sherman's
St David's Church
Funeral Rites for Mrs Annie Kinocie Held at Local Home
The funeral of Mrs. Annie Clara Kinocie, who died Saturday, was held Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the funeral home on East Patrick street. Rev. Dr. W. V. Garrett officiated. Casket bearers included Claude Humm, Gar Albaugh, Russell Thomas, Wilson Waltz, Edward Dove, and William Humm. Interment was in Olivet cemetery. Funeral directors were C. E. Cline and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Clara Kinocie
East Patrick Street
W. V. Garrett
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Claude Humm
Gar Albaugh
Russell Thomas
Wilson Waltz
Edward Dove
William Humm
Moen? Olivet Cemetery
C. E. Cline and Son
Caroli Paul Hares
Smithburg
St Paul's Methodist Church
Er. Fiorai
Smithsburg
Robert Fishack
Richard Kane
Donald Johnson
Robert Smith
Smithsbury
Jadhil Company
Funeral services held for Lieut Commander Chenworth
Funeral services were conducted Monday in Wilmington North Carolina for Lieut Commander Charles Francis Chenworth a 41 year old Coast Guard survey and chart expert attached to the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey in Norfolk Virginia He studied at Mount St Marys College Emmitsburg and earned a civil engineering degree from Catholic University in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N.C
Comedr
Charles Francis Chenworth
U. S. Coast Guard Survey
U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Norfolk
Chenworth
Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Catholic University
Military Rites For Pvt Norman Wachter
Funeral services for Pvt Norman Monroe Wachter of 319 East Second Street were held Tuesday at 2 pm from 106 East Church Street. Rev W Royal led the First Baptist Church ceremony as Civil War era style honors were rendered by the Maryland National Guard Company A 115th Swearers Russell Y Sam B Fout Russell Rice Circle Rice Ralph G Kanode and Howard M Borter. Interment followed in Mount Olive Memorial Plot with M R Etchison and Son directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Monroe Wachter
East Second Street
East Church Street
Rev
First Baptist Church
Briaryland National Guard Co
Werussell Y
Sam B. Fout
Russell Rice
Circle Rice
Ralph G. Kanode
Howard M. Bor
Frederick area notes mix furloughs births and remembrances
Paul Kipe on furlough from Texas visits his Frederick area home before a return to Illinois. LeRoy Masser and family announce the birth of a son on November 19 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Los Angeles attorney J A Harden, visiting Washington, D C, and native to Frederick, spent time with relatives. Robert Jicbey and family welcome daughter Pamela Ann born November 4 at Frederick Memorial. Dorothy W. Lewis relocates to 27 West Second Street. Shipley family members attend a memorial service for Dr. Richard Larkin Shipley at West Baltimore Methodist Church with speakers Bishop Straughn, Dr. Arthur Shipley, Rev. Lewis Ranfo. Senator Earl Shipley of Westminster leads the service. John “Jumbo” Bowers and son of Norva are in Frederick for Thanksgiving week visiting his mother. Mrs. Miari Destié and son William plan to travel to Springfield Mass for Thanksgiving and New Year with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kipe
Air Force
Texas
Oliver Kipe
Sabillasville
Paul
Iinois
LeRoy Masser
Rocky Springs
Frederick A Mremorial Hospital
J. A. Harden
Los Angeles
Cal
Washington, D. C
Frederick Rene
Harden
California
Robert 3Icbiey
Clarke Place
Pamela Ann
Frederick Mem
Dorothy W
West Second Street
G. William Shipley
G. Raymond Shipley
Richard Larkin Shipley
West Baltimore Methodist Church
Shipley
Buckeystown
Bishop Straughn
Arthur
Lewis
Earl Shipley
Westminster
Shipley’s of Maryland Association
John “Jumbo
Springfield
Mass
Sick Mrs Sopst Returns To Work At Union Mfg
Mrs. Dorothy S Sopst of 403 East Patrick Street returns to work at Union Manufacturing Company after seven weeks away due to rheumatic fever. Gloria Runkles, nine, treated for a broken arm at Frederick Memorial Hospital after a fall at home near Mount Airy on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy S. Sopst
East Patrick Street
Union Manufacturing Company
Gloria
George E. Runkles
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mii
Airy
The Maryland Germans in Dieter Cunz’s new book
A review outlines Dieter Cunz’s Maryland Germans tracing from early German settlers to the current generation integrating into American life. The book, edited by a Princeton University historian, surveys various immigrant profiles and regional ties in Western Maryland. Attendees at Fountain City Temple No 14 discuss plans to attend Sunday services at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church at 7 15 p m.
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Mermland
Fountain City
Pythian Sisters
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
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Montown Parish
Wexter
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Westes
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Roxy
Suzann
Rey Purcell
Ja . Ceiling
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Washington Daybook
Ralph Flanders
Vermont
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Ives
Knowland
Lodge
Robert Taft
Flanders
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Navy
Robert Fisne
Deva
Civil Aeronautics
U. S
Hinckley
Ed Noble
FDR
Haney
Lucius Clas
U.S
Germany
Berlin
Hinckler
Globe Lind
Chestock
Sibert
Yran Carmot
Neithwith
Elecast
Ton and
Richmo
Santa
Santa Claus Tetter
News-Post
Georgeanna Sue Lewis
East Street
Thurmont
Georgeanna
By David Lawrence
Akio
Clarence Wilkerson
Gaithersburg
Montgomery County General Hospital
Oimey
Norbeck-Norwood
Willard—Krantz
Anna Mary Krantz
Henry C. EL. Krantz
Mountaindale
W. Willard
J. Lee Willard
W. Merval Weaver
Willard
Patrick Street
Fox—Jenkins
Maggie M. Jenkins
Abner Je
Prinsen—Carpenter
Rena Carpenter
John Car
Wilc Offington
Thomas Morgan
Iiparsge
East Third Street
Chesapeake City
Women of the Moose
Esther King
Know
N. M- Wachter
Maryland
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