Fifty Years Ago In The News-Peet Files October 2 1911
Fifty years ago News-Peet notes amateur balloonist Monk Jacobs securing a professional instructor for sailing lessons in his gas craft. Floyd Cramer injured while braking cars on Frederick Railroad at Lewistown. Ox Fibre workers Lebherz and Duvall to Jacksonville to set up Leichert fibre invention. Cramer cousins return from vacation in Nova Scotia. Archibald Mahoney's buggy upset by automobile near Notnagle home. no injuries. A burglary at George Gilbert’s South Market Street home. Burrel B. Beck advances to general yardmaster at Brunswick succeeding John T. Martin. Concrete cap forms placed for wall along the B and O station property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monk” Jacobs
Frederick
Floyd Cramer
Walkersville
Lewistown
Harry Lebherz
Walter Duvall
Ox Fibre Brush Works
Jacksonville
Fla
Mr. Leichert
United States
William L. Cramer
James Cramer
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Archibald Mahoney
West Patrick Street
P. Samuel Notnagle
George A. Gilbert
South Market Street
Emma Gilbert
Burrel B. Beck
Martinsburg
W. Va
Brunswick
John T. Martin
Philadelphia
Ohio River
Baltimore and Ohio
Welfare official backs work for relief recipients
Secretary Ribicoff endorses work requirements for relief aid, signaling a shift toward tying Federal welfare funds to employment where possible. He plans to urge Congress in January for changes, while stressing safeguards for the truly unable to work and warning against boondoggling and mass public works programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribicoff
Congress
U S Farmers Hit Record Yields Despite Restrictions
U S crop yields head for new highs as August weather boosts output while government limits on acreage persist. Officials note per acre yields near 144 percent of the 1749 average, up from 443 percent last year, with the United States ahead of the Soviet Union by about 60 percent in agriculture. Russia remains strong in wheat and barley, but its meat and dairy supply is scarce. Khrushchev faces the surplus problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Agriculture Department
Carla
Department
United States
Soviet Union
Russia
Letter to the Editor recalls first fair and girlie show
The writer recalls a Knoxville Tennessee fair from 2843 with a girlie show featuring a performer named Immora. The letter critiques attitudes toward women, mothers, and Americans, questioning public standards and propriety. It questions how America is viewed abroad and reflects on decency, censorship, and gender roles amid social critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxite
Tenn
Immora
Arma
Tolay
Rex
Amenca
Twenty Years Ago From The News-Post Files October 2 1941
Summary of archival items from the News-Post files dated October 2 1941. Notes include Larry MacPhail bidding at a fair, Elks officer election, Frederick aldermen shock at Fishing Creek reservoir level, record cold first day of October, Italian navy claim vs British fleet, Russian counterattacks near Leningrad, fatal automobile crash involving William H Giles and a seven year old, 2nd Infantry Division reaching Morven NC, and injuries leading to deaths in Morgantown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Macphail
Brooklyn Dodgers
Frederick Fair Grounds
MacPhail
Glen Angus
Bel Air
Eorge F. Abrecht
Frederick
Elks Association of Maryland
Delamae
District of Cohunt
Fishing Creek
Leningrad
William H. Giles
Knoxville
2Th Infantry
Morven
N.C
Jeremiah
D. Rice
Births Reported Frederick Memorial Rewpit
Birth notices from Frederick Memorial list new births with parents and locations. Entries mention Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee Culler Barpees and Mr. and Mrs Edward Mack Jensen 163 West South Street with multiple names and dates, including several second and third child notes. The fragmentary list names infants Jane Ruth and Joe Freaksn among others and cites various street addresses and family indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Memorial Rewpit
Jack Lee Culler
Barpees
Trst
Daidt
Kumberly Sue
Thoree Mee
Vath J Wathas
Ti Man Street
Walgerevie
Daniel Cor. Priay
Edward Mack Jensen
Weet South Street
Aso
Roser Man
Priev
Daccies
Jane Ruth
Frviay
Mee
Tod Mahae
Fritap
Mizs Bates N_ Fry
Wormer
Obituary notices for Beall Harne Jones and others
Deaths from Beall Harne MacNab Young Ziminerman and related notices list family survivors, church affiliations, and funeral arrangements. Names include Charles Beall of Hagerstown, Albert E Harne near Burkittsville, Reginald B. Jones of Dickerson, Ronald C. MacNab of Cedar Grove, Lenore Duvall Young of Damascus, and Margaret Zimerman of Frederick County, with service details and burial plans.
Chase-Wills Nuptials Saturday At St. John's
Miss Betty Lee Wills and James Patrick Chase wed in a candlelight ceremony at St. John's Catholic Church. Rev. Herbert Jordan officiated as family and friends looked on. The bride wore organza lace and taffeta with a pearl necklace. A reception followed at Staley Park Field House. The couple plans a Maine trip and will reside on Carroll Parkway. The bride works for the Atomic Energy Commission. the groom serves in the U.S. Army at the East Coast Relay Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lee Wills
Harvey C. Wills
Mr. Wills
James Patrick Chase
Duane Chase
Brewer
St. John's Catholic Church
Herbert Jordan
Mary Mauro
James C. Wills
Joan Coffman
Winchester
David A. Chase
Maine
John Palumbi
Richard Scibelli
Staley Park
Carroll Parkway
Frederick High School
Atomic Energy Commission
Foxcroft Academy
Dover-Foxcroft
U.S. Army
East Coast
Bookends Club to Meet at C Burr Artz Library
Personalism Between The Bookends Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in C Burr Artz Library Librarian Miss Josephine Etchison will read the program Take A Book Mr and Mrs Robert E Testerman Springfield Mass announce birth of son Robert Page September 27 at Weston Maternity Hospital Springfield Infant weighed six pounds 32 ounces Mrs TesterMan formerly Connie Jean Heck is daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger P Heck Thurmont Joanne McNeal daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph M McNeal RFD 5 Frederick will observe seventh birthday Tuesday She is a student at St John s School Mr and Mrs David C Potter rest Avenue St Louis Mo formerly of Fort Detrick announce birth of their third son Dale Charles on September 3% at St Luke s Hospital St Lanis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burr
Thurmont
Joanne McNeal
Joseph M. McNeal
RFD
Frederick
St. John's School
David C. Potter
Rest Avenue
St Lois
Fort. Detrick
Dale Charles
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Lanis
Minister Among Sick Enter Hospital After Surgery
The Rev Merval Weaver pastor of the Beeersteryan Church entered hospital Wednesday following an ailment and underwent a surgical procedure. He is reported resting as attending officers and friends extend prayers and good wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Merval Weaver
Beeersteryan
Joseph Mormrestar
Frelench
Fredene
G. Furey
Women’s Clubs Meet at Croder Home in Beverly
Members gathered for a seminar about elections with reports on the Fort Tetrich event and Bas Beis. Speakers included James Preth and rector for seg, with refreshments served at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Tetrich
Wolper
Murder Charge At Trial Changed
Testimony described John son fleeing the tavern after a shooting in which Lucille Johnson was wounded. Mrs Johnson allegedly threatened the defendant and a 38 revolver weapon was used. Johnson admitted shooting his wife in court while others noted her criminal history and his grief over a weeklong argument. Jury names and attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Market Slow Mixed Trading in Early Afternoon
Market reporters note selective strength in tall and utility stocks as the New York market opened with hesitation. Traders described a mire and stalled tone as session activity began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Katanga Tribes Rattle Elisabethville
Fragmentary report describes unrest among Katanga tribes around Elisabethville after outbreaks of violence and fear. Refugee displacement and clashes trigger concern over stability as authorities seek to quell attacks and protect civilians.
Market price report amid uncertain fare changes
Market prices and potential fare adjustments create expectations among Coop members and travelers. Officials discuss costs, potential routes, and economic factors affecting pricing. Details remain unclear as discussions continue with limited official statements.
Funeral Services for Clarence V Cavey and Others
Funeral services were held for Clarence V Cavey of North Bentall Street Baltimore who died September 29. Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Survived by widow Agnes and son Ronald D Cavey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. Harne
Ffarmer
Burkittsville
Garfield
James Q
Anna Mary Burker * Harne
Mt. Carmel
RFD 1
Smithburg
James R. Harne
Clyde L. Grossnickle
Myersville
Jasper L. Baker
Waterford
Donald E. Zecker
Francis E. Harne
Middletown
Grover Harne
C. Glenn Hamme
Baltimore
Frank Harne
Harrisburg
Maggie Lewis
Foxville
Creola Winfield
Wolfsville
Bittle Funeral Home
Mt. Carmel UB Church
Ani
Church
Clarence v. Cavey
North Bentalou Street
Mt. Olivet
Agnes Cavey
Ronald D. Cavey
Lula M. Routzahn
Calvin F. Routzahn
Gladhill Funeral Home
Albert Burkhardt
Fannie Catherine Smith
Elmer C. Smith
Utica
M. L. Creager and Son
Thurmont
Miles Reifsnyder
Chester Lenhart
Harry Marsh
Earl Clem
Edgar Crutcherley
Sie Lambert
Jacob Ramsry
Charles Franklin Smith
Trail Avenue
East Church Street
John §. Rubeck
Ira F. Ray
David 0. Klipp
Emil Nelson
C. Leo Krantz
Roy H. Ramsburg
Raymond E. Wilhelm
Grace United Church of Christ
Mount Olivet
M. R. Etchison and Son
Bertha Blank Winpigler
James Roger Winpigler
Evergreen Point
Raymond £. Wilhelm
Grace Reformed Church of Christ
Pocahontas Natomia Council 38
Frederick
Poca
Alcoholism Treatment Debate in Frederick Courts
Frederick officials and the Commission on Alcoholism clash over how to handle habitual drinkers. The report urges long confinement and secure facilities to reduce turnover and support themselves by work, while critics warn this criminalizes illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
House of Correction
Commission On Alcoholism
Maryland
Record crowds mark Frederick Fair week long run
Thousands watched John Best Jr. ride as a passenger in Jack Kochman s auto thrill show opening the fair. The grandstand and mid way drew packed crowds from Tuesday through Saturday with dust filled spins and a few unplanned incidents including a late morning wire cutting that Sonny Cannon of Brunswick fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Best Jr
Frederick
Fairgrounds
A. Irvin Renn
Fair Board
Best
Fost
Sonny Cannon
Brunswick
Ireland votes as Lemass seeks third term
Ireland nears Wednesday elections amid debate over economic future in the European Common Market. About 1,730,000 voters are eligible as Prime Minister Sean Lemass runs with Fianna Fail-Soldiers of Destiny amid a quiet campaign. A Greek earthquake near the Peloponnese causes tremors but no casualties. Cleveland Indians name Mel McGaha as 65th birthday approaches to replace manager Jimmie Dykes for a one-year contract. Five generations in a family marked by farming and ancestry spanning Nuky Park to Frederick, with lines tracing through Mrs Rene Barkett and Mrs Mihred When to Mrs Geneva Summers.
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Dublin
Ireland
Republic
Sean Lemass
Fianna Fail
Soldiers of Destiny
Howard Kolh
Nuky Park
Kowhig
Rene Barkett
Mra Barkett
Mihired
Whipp
Geneva Summers
Summers
Find
Mes Koib
Coca
Frederick
Offutt Is Selected Seal Head at Western Maryland Council
W Jerome Offutt, local attorney, was elected chairman of the Easter Seal Council for Western Maryland at the annual Elk Club dinner. He succeeds E Miller Richardson of New Windsor, who served two years. The meeting noted Offutt and Frederick County members’ longtime affiliation with the Maryland Society for Crippled Children and Adults, founded 15 years ago. The organization supports the Easter Seal Treatment Center on North Market Street serving Carroll, Frederick, and Washington counties. Several local figures attended, including J Milton Brunk, Clarence Carty, James Grove, and others. Ray Hinon of Hagerstown was elected vice chairman of the three county Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jerome Offutt
Easter Seal Council
Western Maryland
Elk’s Club
E. Miller Richardson
New Windsor
Offutt
Frederick County
Maryland Society For Crippled Children and Adults
North Market Street
Carroll
Frederick
Washington
J. Milton Brunk
Clarence C. Carty
James A. Grove
Paul Michael
Nevin T. R. Waskey
This City
Elwood Baumgardner
Tanvetoan
John W. Bankert Jr
Howard
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Khrushchev
London
Ameca
Cedars
M&s
Norian Lynch
News-Post
Beverly W. Howd
Airy
Tesson
Derma Warne
Unday
Wey F. Scheeffer
Adamstown
Shchi
Joee Freaksn
Setar
Charis E. Beall
Charles BE. Beall
Hagerstown
Washington County Hospital
George and
Alice Smith Beall
Leitersburg Lutheran Church
Fairchild
Uaw-Cio
Arena Beall
Minnich
Wilson Boulevard
Reginald B. Jones
R. Bernard Jones Jr
Rockville
Dickerson
Margery Brosius Jones
C. Robert Jones
Hilton
Barnesville
St. Mary's Church
Ronald C. MacNab
Ronald Chase MacNab
Cedar Grove
Marian W. MacNab
Montgomery General Hospital
Washington, D.C
John F
Nellie Carter MacNab
U. S. Air Force
Damascus Methodist Church
Nancy Staton
Wheaton
Forest W. MacNab
Washington, D. C
Atwood Young
Lenore Duvall Young
Atwood G. Young
Damascus
Wiliam Frankin
Harriet Pierdim Duvail
Bertie Grimes
Wools
Frankin E. Duvail
Sear Damascus
Foendstar Ca
Ons L. Molesworth
DamMascus
Jochen Zimerman
Margaret Rebecca Zimminerman
Joshua Elias Bowers Zimmeran
Charlie E. Zimmesma
Jelicowm
Dachter
Wisam
Rebecca Foe
Mra
C. Raph Keen
Quirch Street
Mount Olset
Etchieer
Funwal Crectore
Oto
Davis Studio
Personali
Katanga
Elisibethville
Carp
Sunias
Imhal
Eusahethsele
Bones
Anca Red
Aix
Ase Ae Ve
Ann M. Linton
Roy Linton
Mount Bethel Methodist Church
James Gildea
Mount Bethel Church
M. L. Creager and Son of
Edward Floss
Francis Summers
Floyd Boyer
Glenn Bussard
Daniel Minnick
Charles Rudy
Lutheran Cemetery
Arto“ Crafts Fair
T. J
Greece
Athens
Peloponnesus
Indians
McGara
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Major League Baseball
Mel McGaha
Jimmie Dykes
McGaha
Seal Head
John Wilbur
Delores Bowers
Helen Bowers
Melvin Bowers
Burton Wilbur
Herbert Wilbur
Ravhn Specht
Nancy Zufal
Nancy Baker
George Lakin
Lows Rice
Dianne Lanom
Leis Baitreardoer
Mrcs
Tole Harrison
Sto. Wachter Jr
Robert Redes
Richard Mohler
Ralph Fowler
Homer Renn
Marian Crieman
Miseex Sherry
Terry Philips
Stanley Wachter Sr
Rucwell Mohler
Ducktin
Fredenck Iron and Steel
Ohio
Eo Wormer
Burris
Ste, Marie, Mich
Apt
Harry Bustie
Etteck
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