Most Educated Veterans Rise After GI Bill’s Tenth Anniversary
The Veterans Administration credited the GI Bill with creating the most educated generation in U.S. history as over half of all war veterans gained education or training. About 2.2 million attended colleges, 3.5 million went to noncollege schools, 1.4 million did on the job training, and 70,000 took farming training. The program is seen as a strong return on its costs with significant tax revenue generated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Armed Services
Treasury
Korea
New Books At Artz Library
Melbourne library showcases biographies and histories from Lord Melbourne to Helen Keller, along with Do It Yourself guides. The feature highlights 150 newly published titles funded by Mr. G. Frank Thomas and Adams town, noting wartime era literary figures and practical home improvement volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
David Celes
William Lamb
London
England
James Shepley
Clay Blair
Oppenheimer
Strauss and Teller
United States
Richard Wright
Helen Keller
Ralph Barton Perry
Rama
Natalie Morgan
ABC OF
Jacob J. Biegeleisen
Lee, Frankl
Hazel F. Showacter
THE
Cabinetmaker's Treasury
F. E. Hoard
Popular Mechanics
G. Frank Thomas
Adamstown
Changing You Research Points to New Theory of Bodily Change
A Smithsonian Institute report argues bodily change occurs in one year, with about 98 percent of atoms in the body replaced annually by atoms from air food and drink. Food drink and air act as energy sources and builders, not just fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institute
Bible Thoughts For thy servant doth know that I have sinned
The text blends biblical quotation from Samuel with a personal aphorism about confessing sins to reveal and rid them. It references meeting a lord the king and a sentiment on wealth revealed through breaking up housekeeping as an unrelated Henault quip.
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Joseph
Henault
Fifty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Fifty years ago a summary of events from October 7 1904 reports Gen L Victor Baughmans gubernatorial bid at the Democratic convention in Hagerstown and supportive remarks heard on the Frederick train. It notes Middletown water reservoir work by United Fire Company president Joseph W Gaver and reservoir cleaning before engine travel, Mt Airy National Bank forming a building committee, Western Maryland College class of 1907 officers elected with L E Furdum as president and J Hunt Hendrickson as historian and G Frank Thomas as vice president and Miss Hattie Bell as poetess.
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Hagerstown
L. Victor Baughman
Frederick
Joseph W. Gaver
United Fire Company
Middletown
First National Bank of
Mt. Airy
A. W. Hall
John =. Bramwell
OT. Fout
W. D. Jones
C. A. Bankies
Milton G. Urner
Chas. D. Walker
Western Maryland College
Frederick County
L. E. Furdum
G. Frank Thomas
Hattie Bell
J. Hunt Hendrickson
Two Hogs Recovered From Farm Strawstack
Twenty years ago in Frederick area news recounts two missing farm hogs found under a strawstack in Middletown. The hogs, once lost since August 10, weighed about 50 pounds less yet appeared unharmed.
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Charles Roolter
Middletown
Frederick
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Walker Cade
Charles E.broadrup
Republican Party
State Armory
G. O. P. Club
Frederick County
Mirs
Frances Crum
Thurmont
William
Robert
Emmitsburg
Civinette Dinner Meeting at Key Hotel in Frederick
The Frederick Civinette Club met in the Blue and Grey room of the Francis Scott Key Hotel for a 6 59 p m dinner. Entertainers the Webster sisters of Walkersville performed three vocal solos as Ellen Webster accompanied on piano. The meeting included a poem reading, business session, plans for a November 22 card party, a rummage sale October 15 and 16, and birthday wishes for Margaret Zimmerman. Ruth Kinsey won the draw prize and chaplain Mary Sullivan gave the benediction.
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Civinette
Frederick Civinette Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Mabel Cecil
Webster Sisters
Walkersville
Suzanne Webster
Ellen Webster
Pats Moore
Margaret Zimmerman
Ruth Kinsey
Mary Sullivan
Godsey-Godsey Joann to Wed Millard Crum Jr
Invitations issued by Rev and Mrs E A Godsey announce the wedding of their daughter Joann to Millard E Crum Sr on Sunday October 17 at 2 30 PM at Calvary Methodist Church. Miss Godsey was guest of honor at a farewell dinner hosted by the Fredericktown Savings Institution bookkeeping department and a surprise shower given by Mrs Arnold Rice and Mrs Ralph Kinna.
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Lowea Uowher
E. A. Godsey
West Second Street
Joann
Millard ‘Jacks FE. Crum
Millard E. Crum
Calvary Methodist Hurch
Fredericktown Savings Institution
Arnold Rice
Ralph Kinna
Nixon Votes and Positions Compared in 1952 Campaign
Democratic leaders received a memorandum listing ten Nixon votes as a California senator from 1947 to 1952 that contrasted his stances with Eisenhower’s 1952 positions. The memo criticized Nixon on welfare of farmers workers and small business, citing votes on military aid housing and Taft Hartley Act plus FEPC, and added rebuttals to Nixon's speeches on investigations and government action.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Nixon
Eisenhower
California
North Atlantic Alliance
United Nations
Europe
Committee On Un-American Activities
Alger Hiss
Emmitsburg Lions Plan Anniversary Speaker
Lions Club in Emmitsburg met at the Lutheran Parish Hall to discuss inviting an international speaker for the 23rd anniversary on November 22 at the VFW Rowe Annex. District Governor Steiner, International Counsellor Massey Roe, and Past International Counsellor Clarence Fishpaw accepted invitations. Also discussed were Horse Show grounds cleanup and anniversary arrangements.
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Emmitsburg
Lions Club
Daugherty
Steiner
Massey Roe
Clarence Fishpaw
Rowe
VFW
Lion Kerrigan
Lion Sharpe
Homemakers Club
J. Ward Kerrigan
Estelle Watkins
Beatrice Fehr
Orgain
Frederick County
County Nusses
Fehr
Miss Bright
Washington
Bo Ro Shriver
Robert Fitez
John Roddy Sr
C. H. Stinson
Richard C. Tapper
Mrr
Curtis
Tapper
Southeastern Signal School
Camp Gordon
Unii
Vo Army
Fort Devens
Mags
St. Joseph High School
Virginia Jay
Helen Rocks
William Greco
Dean Watkins
Athletic Association
Dominic Greco
Greco
Analysis And Conclusions Win Support Of Scientists
A Washington column discusses the clash over the H-bomb, noting some scientists defend government secrecy and caution, while others oppose laxity. It cites a letter praising Oppenheimer but condemns liberal peers, highlighting tensions within the scientific community and concerns about loyalty, secrecy, and political influence.
Dorothy Dix Says Help Stop Rumor Notes at School
A high school girl describes joining a popular group, leaving it, and facing rumors from ex-members about a boy she dates. The notes are signed with fake names. she asks how to stop the letters. Mona F. suggests the matter belongs to her father and school authorities.
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Dorothy Dia Deat
Miss Dix
Hos
Old Sang
Fastest Flying Bird Question and Answer
A query asks which is the fastest flying bird and answers that the Peregrine falcon, the American variety of which is the duck, reportedly reaches about 170 miles per hour. Another Q A notes the American Legion tribute to Sgt Lawrence R Kelly as the first American into Paris during the 1944 liberation.
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American Legionnaires
Lawrence R. Kelly
Paris
Wedding Anniversaries and Birth Announcement Blotter
Mr and Mrs John Eicholtz of Fast Second street observe their fourth wedding anniversary today. Mr and Mrs Edward Meassell of East Patrick street mark their fifty first wedding anniversary with Mr Meassell a former grocer on East Patrick street. Capt and Mrs Edward R Van Sant of Bossier City Louisiana announce the birth of their second child Patricia Ann born September 24 at Barkdale Air Force Base Hospital. Mrs Van Sant is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herschel T Boxer. Capt Van Sant is the son of Mr and Mrs Richard Van Sant of Mr Airy.
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John &. Eicholtz
Fast Second Street
Edward B. Meassell
East Patrick Street
Measell
Edward R. van Sant
Bossier Cit
Patricia
Ann
Barkdale
Air Force Base Hospital
van Sant
Herschel T. Boxer
Jefferson
Capt. van Sant
Richard van Sant
Airy
Importance Of Making A Will
Roger W. Babson urges readers to hire a lawyer and draft a will promptly. He highlights high rates of intestacy, warns of fraudulent claims on estates, and notes rising stockholder losses without wills. He advocates using banks and lawyers, offers temporary wills, and promotes action before it is too late.
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Roger W. Babson
Boston
N. H
Smith, Brown, Jones
New England
Educational Information Center
New Boston
Old
Buint
Frederick County Tops Maryland Sales Tax Revenue in 1953-54
A state report shows Frederick County collected 634,151 in sales taxes for the year ending June 30, 1954, down 5.31 percent from 1952-53. The county ranked seventh in statewide collections, contributing 1.93 percent of the total 32,790,828.75 for 1953-54. Read breakdowns by business types, with prominent figures for food, liquor, apparel, general merchandise, automotive, and other sectors. The report covers prior years as well, with a statewide total of 32,790,828.75.
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Frederick
J. Millacd Tawes
Frederick County
Baltimore City
General Merchandise
Automotive Group
Sick residents and hospital notes from Frederick area
Among the ill are Samuel Prell of New Jersey owner of the maidway shows at the Fair, reported in satisfactory condition at Frederick Memorial Hospital after removal from the Francis Scott Key Hotel. J Neel Davis of New Market is stricken with acute heart attack and rushed to the hospital for oxygen. condition serious. Mrs E Maude Wood has been moved home to Rockville with improving condition. Miss Berkha T Trunch accompanies her. James Shaif Jr Feagraville, surgery patient at University Hospital, Baltimore, has returned home. George T Schroprar Jr, formerly a surgical patient at Frederick Memorial, discharged and recuperating at 223 South Market St. Little Mamie Seibert of Martinsburg broke her arm visiting grandmother Mrs Allen Pitzer. fracture reduced and she returned home. Note suggests using custard cups on a baking sheet for easier handling.
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Samuel Prell
New Jersey
Frederick Memorial Hospital
J. Neel Davis
New Market
Fredericks Memorial Hospital
E. Maude Wood
Frederick
Memorial Hospital
C. E. Cline and Son
E. 0. Gardner
Rockville
Berkha T. Trunch
Wood
James Shaif Jr
Feagraville
University Hospital
Baltimore
George T. Schroprar, Jr
South Market Street
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SJHS
Lawrence Horning
John Pantalone
Thomas McDonagh
Philadelphia
Euphemia Rotering
Gregory Washabaugh
Annandale
Jackson Hamerick
William Garner
John T. Garner
Limestone
Air Force Base
Maine
Agnes Garner
Louis Gunn
Elaine
Stephen
Ray Topper
Topper
Walter Topper
Susan
Mia
Raymond Topper
Ray
Ferndale
Charles Topper
Dorothy Freshman
Thirmont
Harold Ditzler
Biglerville
Clarence Sanders
John Kelly
de Paul Street
Pius Kelly
Newry
Mary Charlene
Lady of Victory
Loretta
Mary Jane
Misericordia Convent
Dallas
Hudson Rhodes
Towson
EB. L. Annan, Jr
Edgar Rhodes
Richard Sprankle
Warner Hospital
Loretta Boyle
Bernard Boyle
McCarthy
China
Department of State
Winston Churchill
Socrates
Athens
National Academy of Sciences
French Academy
Royal Society of London
Jean W
Xowl
Beli Syndicate
Dorothy Dix
Mona F
Bonn
Germany
V. M. Molotov
Vailsing
Konrad Adenauer
Shanghai
Roger W. Bassoc
Louise
Mamie Seibert
Carvell Seibert
Martinsburg
W. Vawins
Allen Pitzer
Ower
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