Wertz Was Only Bright Spot Among Indians
Vic Wertz secured the Cleveland Indians first base spot for the next season and pledged hard work to keep it. The 29 year old from Pennsylvania led both clubs in hits with eight and posted a .500 average in the World Series. Traded from Baltimore on June 1, he rose from a .202 benchwarmer to a main contributor, calling the trade a governor’s pardon as he embraced a fresh start.
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Cleveland ‘.P
Vic Wertz
Cleveland Indians
Wertz
Baltimore Orioles
Indians
Orioles
Baltimore
An Ambitious People
A foreign visitor notes Americans' strong work ethic and competitive free enterprise. The piece contrasts harsh views with American willingness to aid others and the growing preference for comfort, casual dress, and country-inspired trends shaping urban life.
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United States
Kremlin
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Oct 4 1904 items note Mayor Smith and Board of Aldermen seeking repeal of special license tax with refunds for paid licenses if lawyers escape. Bar Association resists tax on lawyers and physicians pledge solidarity if lawyers dodge payment. Witter and Weller bind to Washington for mining machinery work in Sonora county. Allen Pitzer uncovers part of a mastodon tooth in Zentz mill race bed. Prof George Ed Smith marks 25 years as organist at Evangelical Reformed church with solo The Lord is My Light and My Salvation. Samuel L H Lighter ex town commissioner of Middletown dies suddenly at 62 from heart trouble.
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The
News
Smith
Aidermen
Bar Association
Harry B. Witter
Edgar Weller
Washington
Sonora County
Mexico
Allen Pitzer
Lewistown
Zentz
Evangelical Reformed Church
George Ed. Smith
Samuel L. H. Lighter
Middletown
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty Years Ago Of The News for October 4, 1934 notes a five vote net gain by Republicans on the first day of intermediate registration. City police report the first arrest under a new coal weighing ordinance. Henry M. Snyder of Dill Avenue recovering after a fall from a greenhouse roof while painting. About 125 members and guests attend the Men’s Bible Class annual banquet at Evangelical Reformed Church. newly elected officers led by Albert N. McCardell will be installed next month.
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Henry M. Snyder
Dill Avenue
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Evangelical Reformed Church
Albert N. McCardell
Represent Synod At Biennial Meeting
Glenn Biehl taught the first Jes son lesson to 383 members and one visitor in the Old Chapel of the Evangelical Lutheran Church School on Sunday morning Nicholas Viner Presi dent presided New member Arthur H Falk welcomed John Weddle led prayer and $16 collected. Harvest Home Service planned for Oct 17. Attendance across Sunday School totaled 772 with $1197 offerings.
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Glenn Biehl
Jesson
Evangelical Lutheran Church School
Nicholas Viner
Arthur H. Falk
John Weddle
L. H. Crickenberger
Rodney Willard
Rey Charles J. Trunk
Jr Harvest Home Service
Frederick County Republican Women Discuss Fair Booth Plan
At the Saturday meeting of the Frederck County Republican Women's Club held at Hotel Frederick a discussion covered manning the fair booth with women. Plans for the county rally mass meeting on October 18 and delegates were chosen for the state federation convention on October 23.
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Frederck County
Republican Women’s Club
Hotel Frederick
State Federation Con Vention
Benefit game ends with more injuries in Brunswick area
Sunday clash between Samsville and Brunswick ball clubs in Brunswick raised funds for Mel Webber who was injured at Samsville. The event left Brunswick catcher John Harper hospitalized after a throat injury. Tramsville won the benefit 9 to 4 as a fair crowd contributed donations.
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Samsville
Brunswick
George Merriman
Mel Webber
Sjamsville
John Harper
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Harper
Point of Rocks
Charles W. Viarpey
Wanares
Wick Loan
Tramsville
Merriman
Brutss
Weddings at Maples House Tie Beulah Pangle to James Maples
Beulah Pangle of Strasburg Virginia wed James Maples son of Sam W Maples Sr at the Maples home with Rev Paul L Althouse officiating. After a wedding supper the couple drove to Lowry Air Force Base Denver where the groom is stationed and will reside at the Lowry Trailer Park club. The bride was a supervisor at the local C and P Telephone company. Robert L Smith to represent Maryland Synod at the United Lutheran Church of America biennial convention in Toronto with Mrs Smith accompanying him. Rev Charles L Trunk to attend as a visitor. They travel by train from Baltimore with plans to return by late October.
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pies—Busheira
Beulah Bushong
J. A.’ Pangle
Strasburg
James
Dlapies
Sam W. Maples
Upper
Colleze Terrace
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colo
Lowry Trailer Park Club
C. and P. Telephone Company
Robert L. Smith
Maryland
United, Lutheran Church
United, Lutheran Church of America
Toronto
Canada
Mrs. Smith
Balimere
Smith
Guild Meeting Held in Mt Pleasant Church
The Women's Guild of the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical and Reformed church met at Mrs. C Wells Wastler’s home with fifteen members and one visitor. New members Mrs. Clarence Koontz and Mrs. James Tucker were welcomed. Plan details for serving lunch at the Lindsay sale were discussed and refreshments were served.
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GUILD
Women’s Guild
Mt. Pleasant
Vera Cramer
Es Hossler
Lindsay Sale
Wells Waster
Becomes Bride In Sunday Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
Miss Barbara Ann Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry S Hamilton and Mr Nicholas Gus Vaciliau son of Mr and Mrs Gus N Vaciliau exchanged nuptial vows at three thirty o'clock in a double ring ceremony at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church and Greek rites attended by family and friends from Hagerstown Baltimore New Jersey New York Virginia West Virginia and Porto Alegre Brazil. The bride wore a white bridal satin gown with long train and sleeves and a pearl headband with a fingertip veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of white pompons with a white orchid. Rita Ritchie was maid of honor with Elizabeth Hill and Barbara Biehl as bridesmaids. Best man was John Johnson with ushers Kirk Cramer and Harry Hamilton Jr. An organ recital preceded the ceremony and a reception followed at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. The couple will reside at 32 West Patrick Street after a wedding trip to New England states and Canada.
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Mt. Carmel Methodist Church
Barbara Ann
Hamilton
Harry S. Harmiston
North Dele
Terian Street
Nicholas Gus Vaciliau
Gus N. Vaciliau
Wilson Place
Richard M. Burns
Thomas Daniels
Washington
Rita Ritchie
Ewing
Elizabeth Hill
Kearnerysville
W. Va
Barbara Biehl
Grove Boulevard
Ritchie
Hill
Borowski
Wagner
Mendelssohn
Eleanor Ritchie
Carrie Jacobs Bond
d’Hardetot
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Hagerstown
Baltimore
New Jersey
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Porto Alegre
Brazil
S. A
Vaciliau
New England States
Canada
West Patrick Street
Variliou
Frederick High School
Wilson College
Harrisonburg
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Vaciliou
Fork
Handicapped Youth To Display Skill In Frederick Window Show
Billy Shifflet, first Maryland high school graduate who never attended class, will display handcrafted rugs and baskets in a Frederick storefront this week. The event, arranged by the Maryland Society for Crippled Children and Adults and Easter Seals, aims to inspire others and provide Billy a chance to sell his wares while showcasing his craft training at Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center. He overcame disability to operate his own shop and encourages self effort among handicapped people.
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Maryland
Frederick
Maryland Society For Crippled Children and Adults
Bendavelse Pa
East Patrick Street
Billy Shifflet
Hagerstown
Frederick Fair
Hagerstown Fair
Tas Company
Billy
Woodrow Wilson” Rehabilitation Center
Fishersville
Hazerstown
Prime Minister Nehru May Step Down Says He Is Fatigued
Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru hints fatigue may force retirement as observers doubt the claim. The report notes uncertainty about his willingness to relinquish power and surrounding political dynamics in New Delhi.
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Newru
New Delhi
India
P—Jawaharlaf Seni
Inman
Bible Thoughts On Mercy And Divine Punishment
A compact reflection cites scripture and Henry Ward Beecher on mercy granted by the Lord, noting the ministerial service of Aphius and the limits of divine punishment, emphasizing God as the source of all things yet dispensing justice in measured ways.
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Aphius
God
Henry Ward Beecher
Allot Fund To Boost Milk Consumption In Schools
The Agriculture Department allocated 4 million dollars to states and the District of Columbia to raise fluid milk use in the national school lunch program. Payments go to schools for milk consumed above last year, with 5 cents per half pint for new sellers and 4 cents for increases by existing sellers. Funds target reducing butter and cheese purchases. State allocations include Delaware 369,999. District of Columbia 155,863. Maryland 668,562. Virginia 1,555,518. West Virginia 937,292.
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Washington
Culture Department
District of Columbia
Sears
Congress
Delaware
Marsland
Virginia
West Virginia
Firefighters Parade Celebrates Marsland Week and 1904 Fire Anniversary
A Sunday parade in Baltimore showcased hundreds of fire trucks from 1806 hand drawn reels to modern ladders. The event marked Marsland Fire Prevention Week and Baltimore's 50th anniversary of the Great Fire of 1904, with awards for apparatus and units and a rescue demonstration at Central Fire Station.
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Baltimore
Marsland
Ens
Ruth Welch
Centreville
University of Maryland
Goodale Fire Company
Chester
Frederick Independent Hose Company No. 1
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
Laurel
Butler Volunteer Fire Department
Liberty Road
Berlin
Chester Heights
Rock of Central
Stitely Cattle Sale Draws Large Frederick County Crowd
The Stitely sale near Woodsboro attracted a large crowd with brisk bidding led by Thorp Brothers of Charles Town paying 1000 for the top bull from Pabst Farms. Others bought strong calves and cows. notable buyers included Adam Link, Irvin Miller, and T J Magaha. A wheel of cheese prize went to A B Hockensmith. Auctioneers Emmett Bowlus Null and Trout Brothers officiated.
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Frederick County
Marshall W. Stitely
Woodsboro
Pabst Farms
Qoconomocwac
Wis
Tharp Brothers
Charles Town
W. Va
Morris Zentz
Emmitsburg
Gladhill Brothers
Damascus
Thorp Brothers
Adam Link
Irvin
Miller
York, Pa
T. J. Magaha
Middleway
A. B. Hockensmith
Shenandoah Junction
Wva
W. F Nehis
Lebanon
Mr. Hockensmith
Emmett R. Bowlus
Null
Trout Brothers
Harry
Dercus
Catshall
Curtshail
Landscaping Ike Farm at Gettysburg for President Eisenhower
The Pennsylvania Nurserymen's Association will plant two holly trees and 50 white pines on the President's Gettysburg farm. Donated trees mark a goodwill gesture as Ike and Mamie plan to reside there after leaving the White House. Planting ties to the association's 350th anniversary. Holly trees about 15 feet, six feet pines to flank the entrance and roadway.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Gettysburg Battlefield
Pennsylvania Nursersmen’s Assn
Associated
White House
Temature
Charges Run-Around Miamee Nine Contender for World Title
Flaw-Nine Vailtrs is the No 1 contender for the world heavyweight championship. Rocky R Maritanu says Nine is the only focal contender and has won nine in a row. Gleason cites a string of wins, including beating Evrard Charles and Tommy Jackson, with calls for a possible title fight. No offer for a tie match has been received yet. The report also notes probates and executors for several estates.
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Miame
Nine Vailtrs
Rocky R Maritanu
Robby Gleason
Nine
Gleason
Evrard Charles
Europe
Fast Pace Of American Life Not Killing Us Yet
NEA staff correspondent reports at the World Congress of Cardiology that top doctors challenge the view that the fast pace of American life causes heart disease. They cite older populations, better medicine, and questionable statistics abroad, noting inactivity and high fat intake may influence risk, but no proven link to the U.S. mortality rate.
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Douglas Larsen
NEA
Washington
INEA
U. S
American Heart Association
Irving S$. Wright
New York
Asl Fogether
United States
Wright
Page
Asia
England
India
Deeds Recorded Of Property Sales In Mount Airy Creagerstown New Market
Clerk records show deeds for several properties. Pren tiss W VanSant sold to Leonard Owens Mullinie a Mt Airy property for about 15500. Katherine Valentine sold ten parcels with improvements in Creagerstown district for about 10000. William Hopkins sold two parcels with improvements along Bartholous Kemptown road in New Market district of about 19 acres for about 3100.
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Airs
Prentiss W. VanSant
Leonard Owens Mullinie
Mt. Airy
Katherine & Valentine
Raymond Etheridge, Jr
Creagerstown
William E. Hopkins
William W. Dedmon
Bartholous-Kemptown Road
New Market District
Motorist Fined In Reckless Driving Case In Pennsylvania
Kenneth R B Tower of Shedkerville Pa paid five dollars in fines and costs this morning after weekend jail time for reckless driving and exceeding 70. Magistrate Wilbur F Sheffield heard the case while state trooper Dishone filed related charges. A separate charge of failure to stop at a stop sign against Melvin L Lind sax was dismissed by Trooper Philip Kret singer.
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Pennsylvania
Costa
Wilbur F Sheffield
Kenneth RB. Tower
Shedkerville
Liberty Town
Dishone
Charces
Melvin L. Lindsax
Fast South Street
Philip Kret
Singer
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Raitenad
Charles C. Reed
E. Gerard Priestley
Brodbeck Hall
Hood College
the News
Stanley. Bossard
News-Post
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Stanley R. Bossard
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Ida
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Frederick Coun
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Mi Saints
W. C. Staley
Raymond Kipe
Waynesboro
William E. Shriver
Flintstone
RNS
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Shriver
Davis Studio
Nicholas Gus Vacitiou
Wessel
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Harold L. Kime
Frederck
Donald F. Springer
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John T. Young. Dickerson
Stitely
Ike
Waida
Brust
West Church
WS Brust
Roanoke
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BA. H. Brust
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Kieffer DeLauter
Daisy Ramswurst
Datchiers
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Paine
Willi
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