College Town Notes and Local Memories in Frederick
Frederick City is a college town with winding streets near Hood College confusing visitors. A phonograph museum exhibit displays wax records from Sousa and historical items loaned to the Historical Society. Community notes mention embassies, business leaders, and fall fundraisers, with a light tone on local happenings and school connections.
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Frederick City
Hood College
College Terrace
Upper College Terrace
West College Terrace
College Parkway
South College Parkway
College Place
Colege Avenue
Motier Avenue
North Bentz Street
South Bentz
Center Street
West Sore
East Street
Mery Ansel E Sapp
Betsy Pai
Phonotrapa
Sappingtons
Daed Sousa
Gilmore
Historical Society
Massachusetts Avenue
John J. McShain
Rockville
Frederick
Betty Beale
The
Siar
Fire Prevention Week Praised by Frederick Firefighters
In Frederick County and Frederick City volunteers and departments unite to promote Fire Prevention Week. Efforts of firemen, insurers, and local officials are highlighted as crucial to safety, with emphasis on prevention over costly damage.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Letter to Editor praises concert and conductor
A reader compliments Monday's concert and the conductor's witty remarks which brightened the sweltering evening. The letter, signed by Mrs. Charles Broadrup, thanks Community Concert Association and expresses anticipation for the 1959 69 series.
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Frederick
Charles Broadrup
College Place
Fifty Years Ago Items From the Columns Of The News
In city Mr Samuel Rosenstock entered some fine smooth rock chickens in the poultry show at Hetersteun. Messrs Maurice Shaff and William Shank entered in a capin contest at the Diamond a recore fi nis hes Ged cenia vis store of Fast.
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Samuel Rosenstock
City
Hetersteun
Maurice Shaff
William Shank
Twenty Years Ago Items From The Columns Of The News
Twenty years back recounts in 1953 include a testimonial dinner for New York Yankee outfielder Charlie Keller at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, a Farm and Garden display praised at the Frederick Fair, and a Taneytown speaking engagement by Rev. Gates. Also notes on a lone Wyoming school with seven female students and no boys.
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Frederick Fair
Ihem
E. P. Lampkin
Thurmont
the News
Frederick County
Charlie Keller
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Junior Chamber of Commerce
New York Yankee
Middletown Grange
Frederick
Taneytown
Wyoming
Surprise Birthday Picnic for Vernon S Baker at Staley Park
A surprise picnic and party honored Vernon S Baker on his 73rd birthday at Staley Park. About 75 relatives and friends attended a lunch and a large birthday cake was presented to the guest of honor. Attendees included numerous Bakers, Westie Baker, Flora Hartsoc Volluse, Reuben Baker, John Bai B McQuin Burgee, Harry Krantz, Allan Benne, Wil Baker, Clara Willard, Linnda Richards, Powel Lemay Baker, and others.
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Staley Park
Vernon S. Baker
Baker
Mr. Baker
D Stockman
Fan
Flora Hartsoc Volluse
Reuben Baker
Charles
Westie Baker
Fami
John Bai B. McQuin
Burgee
Harry Krantz
Allan Benne
Wil Baker
Barks
Clara Willard
I Linnda
Forrest Richards
Powel Lemay Baker
Thurmon and Nusbaum Wedding Details
The article describes Thurmon and Gary Charles Winpigler wedding attire and attendants. The bride Martha Eleanor Lawyer wore moss green gown with a matching bouquet, and bridesmaid Nusbaum wore moss green taft gown with a cascade bouquet. The reception followed in a social room in Chicago with relatives noted.
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Thurmon
Gary Charles Winpigler
Sis ‘Thurmon
Anthony Nusbaum
Thur
Martha Eleanor Lawyer
Donald Z
Bittner
Chicago
Warfield Patman Couple Wed at Home Ceremony
Mrs Maria L Patman of Hansonville announces the marriage of her daughter to a Warfield. The ceremony took place at the parents home with Warfield a Frederick High School graduate class of 1959 and employee at Price Electric. The couple resides at 320 East Third Street.
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aerd—Fullman
Irs
Maria L. Patman
Hansonville
Reidate
Warfield
Frederick High School
Price Electric Company
Mir
Frederick Eich School
Brosius Home Company
Frederick
East Third Street
Dr. Prather Satisfactory After Johns Hopkins Surgery
Dr. Perry P. Prather director of the Marv and Department of Health was reported in satisfactory condition after abdominal surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital last Monday. A spokesman said he will probably remain there about two weeks.
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Prather
Baltimore
Iap
Perry P. Prather
Marvand Department of Health
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Oberammergau Passion Play Opens Here Oct 15
Area ministers and the Board of Education join the Jaycee to bring the Oberammergau Passion Play to Frederick starting October 15 the only city in Maryland to host the production. Local committee members report tickets and details for patrons as the event nears with plans for stage crew and costumes.
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Oberammergau
Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Obereergau
Jaycee
Frederick
Marvnland
Comee
Mts
Baltimore
Andi
Births Reported at Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick Memorial Hospital reports births from October 7 to October 3 zero. Terri Jane is the newborn daughter of Rava Dawn and Mr. Gaver. Miriam Liba is born to Mr. and Mrs. Mo. The note lists parents at 17 Nerve Avenue and mentions Tracey and Selzer families.
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Jane Tracey
Freder Memorial Hospital
Tracey
Elizaouise Gaver
Cs. J. Hubert Edwards
Young Place
Memorial Hospital Patient Recovers Briefly At Home
A sick student recuperates at home weeks before resuming school duties as health updates indicate gradual improvement. The report notes ongoing treatment and anticipated return to classes after medical care.
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Noos
West Lowick Memorial
Warrenfeltz Family Visits Home Front Relatives
Sgt Kenneth F Warrenfeltz and wife and son Hoyt, stationed at Donaldson AFB Greenville SC, visit parents Foster and ML Warrenfeltz and family. They plan stops with brothers Markwood Warrenfel Dundalk and Paul Warrenfeltz Baltimore, then Andrews AFB before returning home Sunday. Mrs Lena Tritappe is a surgical patient at Doctors Hospital.
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Kenneth F. Warrenfeltz
Hoyt
Donaldson A. F. B
Greenville
S. C
Foster ML
Warrenfeltz
Magrolia Avenue
Markwood Warrenfel
Dundalk
Paul Warrenfeltz
Baltimore
Andrews A. F. B. Washington
Lena Tritappe
North Market Street
Doctor’s Hospital
S15
Eye Street
Oor
Local Student Earns National Merit Scholar Honors
A student from North Wallerville earned National Merit Scholar recognition last spring for excellence in academics. She is the granddaughter of XM and burg of Wall ersville and Mr. John Carty of Teur mont Maryland.
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Laura C
North
XM and Burg
Wallersville
John Carty
Teurmont
North Market PTA Back to School Night Held at Waynesboro
The North Market PTA conducted Back to School Night with Frank Hoffman as vice president and Mrs Ray Gasiley as secretary. Officers included treasurer Ror Bidédincer and hospitality chair Mrs Paul Crum. A social followed at Waynesboro Hospital with attendees from Charles Town and Harpers Ferry. Liberty Town 4-H notes and October shirt fair planning are mentioned.
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North Market Pta
Frank Hoffman
Ray Gasiley
Asurer
Paul Crum
and Hoffman
Donaleé Soears
Bowrer Membershi Group
Grumbine
Edgar Lb. Miller
Mary F. Melvin
Harp Ferr
Pack 263 Meeting At Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Pack 263 held a meeting at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Merc Hickman introducing the new cubmaster Eugene Warrenfetz. Ribbons were awarded at the October 26 event for pet and dog contests with winners announced for prettiest dog smallest dog longest tail and most tails. Vision winners were announced for first Den 3 second Den 10 and third Den 3. The meeting closed with “America” sung.
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Merc Hickman
Hickman
Eugene W. Warrenfettz
Dan
Tay Maulongest
Robert
Thurmont couple wed in double ring ceremony
Miss L Flabb i er wed Dante Flabbi of Thurmont and Robert D Drew son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Emm Bower in a September nuptial at the Parish House. The lace trimmed wedding gown featured sequin sleeves and yellow chrysanthemum corsages. Best men were Melvin He bfield and John for Andrew with receptions at the bride loft. Andrew and Andrew both work in local plants and reside with the bride’s parents.
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L. Flabbi
Afr
Dante Flabbi
Thurmont
Robert D_ drew
Andrew
Emm
Deanna Shelassmaie
John
Melvin Hebfield
West Virginia
Thurmost High
Federated Charities One Of Oldest Such Organizations
The Federated Charities headquartered on South Market Street is among the oldest local charities. It runs a free kindergarten for five to six year olds, a loan-out closet with hospital beds and mobility aids, a food pantry, a free medicine program, and a home nursing support. The agency serves as a clearing house for information and coordinates assistance with the Red Cross United Appeal and other groups. It opens in October and ends in late May, enrolling about 65 children yearly and aiding families with inexpensive medicines and clothing needs.
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Community Chest
Red Cross United Appeal
Federated Charities
South Market Street
Sary
Con-I
Charities Home
Red Cross
United Appeal
Notable local deaths and funeral notices across several families
Death notices report Anarles FE Cartee and relatives from Monrovia and Elerton with multiple descendants and typical funeral arrangements. Services are planned at home, at a church cemetery, and led by Paul F. Bittle and other funeral directors. Additional notices mention Elwood Powell and D. D. Hertzler, with interment at Linganore Cemetery and calls for viewing times.
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Anarles FE
Cartee
F_ Cartee
Elerton
Cone
Grayson Cartee
Grandehhen
John €. Derr
Monrovia
Caville
Ces
Nickies Church
Paul F. Bittle
Joseph Ensor
Nena May Ensor
Jas
F. Gay
Elwood
Joshua and
Cornelia Wo
Elwood Powell
Raymond B
Liz Newie
D. D. Hertzler
Linganore Cemetery
Unionville
Oval Home
Lie M. Harn
Heig
L. Mark Jonn
Lutheran Church
Maynard
Paul
James
Richard
Hary Harp
Carroll Brandendi
United Brethren Cemetery
Myersville
Paul F. Bittie
Molley
Charles H. Snyder
North Market Street
Wiliam D. Mowen
Church of the Nazarene
Lester Curfman
Carrol Wehne
Martin Ritchie
Claude Beall
Donald Rice
William Bartgis
Union Chapel
Libertytown
Robert E. Dailey and Son
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Idelights
Elsie White
Haines
Pauli W
Itiss
I Lantz
Glenn A. Main Jr
Val Balfour
Christus
Ann Balfour
Mary Mazdalene
Marynd
Westminster
Greece
Turre
Italy
Portugal
Catoctin
James T. Furnace
Liberty Town
Liberthtown
LaRue Repp
Myra Sweadner
Mira Sweadner
Glenda Ber
Connie Casneur
Carolin
Ruth
Entiane. Laos
BR. Benno E. Lischer
Dierl
Deanton School
Horace A. Bumby
Jefferson
Wis
Hor- Bumby
McGraw-Edison
Federated Chari
Bh Ooy
Frank J. Keder
Com- Appeal
Red Cross United Annual Fund
Wilson Funeral Home
Emmitsburg
Mary Elizabeth Gillelan
College Menor Aeed
Lutherville
Paul C. Warren
Lutheran
Emmit
Ing.es
Aarons
de. J. W. Houser
Frank Wearn
Clarence Frailey
Joseph Sullivan
Roger Adams
Fairlé
Fannie Sanders Sowers
Jed
Howard Johnson
Beaver Falls
Otto Kroeker
Fairfield Union Ceme
Harver John Schultz
Schultz
Danehy Maryrnoll
Thomas J. Danehy
Bolivia
Amazon River
Lima
Peru
Maryknoll Fathers
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