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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1950

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6

Deaths Elmore F. Watkins in Maryland obituary

Elmore E. Watkins aged 66 died October 10 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Edward E Kruemm el Aiken Cecil county after four weeks illness Surviving are his daughter Evelrett W Kruemme and three great grandchildren all of Aiken also two brothers Henning Watkins Damascus and Calvin Watkins Ridgeville he was son of Caleb and Mary Brown Watkins and lived much of his life in Montgomery county Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 pm in Montgomery Church Clagettsville led by Rev S T Hamblin and Rev W B Smith pallbearers were friends Interment was in adjoining cemetery

Elmore F. Watkins Elmore E. Watkins Margaret Becraft Watkins Edward E. Krvuemmel Aiken Cecil County Standson Everett W. Kruemme Henning Watkins Damascus Calvin Watkins Ridgeville Watkins Caleb Mary Brown Watkins Montgomery County Montgomery Church Clagettsville S. T. Hamblin Hopewell Church Fort Deposit W. B. Smith Clagettsville Church

Rites On Wednesday For John J. Raskob

Centerville Oct 16 A requiem mass for John Raskob former Democratic power and GM Finance Committee chair dies at 71 after heart attack Funeral at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church 11 a m Wednesday officiated by Rt Rev Edmond J Fitzmaurice burial in Wilmington Widow three sons seven daughters a brother and two sisters survive

Centerville John Raskob Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Raskob Democratic Party General Motors Edmond J. Fitzmaurice Wilmington

Dr Charles E Wehler to observe 86th birthday at home

Personal notes report Dr Charles E Wehler pastor emeritus of the Presbyterian church and former Hood College vice president will quietly observe his 86th birthday at his residence on West Fifth Street extended. Other items note visits, births and travel among local residents including Mrs Ebert sister of Mrs Webler, and the Browns announcing a son at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown.

Charles E. Wehler The Presbyterian Church Hood College West Fifth Street J. T. Ebert Collegeville Ebert Webler Herman Monroe Brown East Patrick Street Washington County Hospital Hagerstown Brown Elmer Stup New Market William Brandenburg Baltimore William Quinn Frederick Dayton Ohio Stup Edgar A. Hahn Monroe Poole West South Street Bon Secours Hospital

Return of Miss Mary Seeger and local surgical updates

Miss Mary Seeger has returned home at 413 East Patrick Street from Frederick Memorial Hospital where she was treated for a fractured hip after a fall weeks ago. Donald Lee Wilcom, ten, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Wilcom near Hyattstown, underwent an appendectomy Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital and is recovering satisfactorily. Hugh Dean of Park Avenue, who had surgery last week at Frederick Memorial Hospital, is in satisfactory condition.

Mary Seeger East Patrick Street Frederick Memorial Hospital Donald Lee Wilcom Edward C. Wilcom Hyattstown Hugh Dean Park Avenue

Ellsworth Raymond to Speak at Hood College

Ellsworth Raymond New York University professor with deep Russia background will lecture at Hood College's Gambrill gym body mechanics room at 6 45 p m Friday under Town Hall sponsorship. He served as research analyst and translator at the U S Embassy in Moscow 1938 to 1943 and headed USSR economic section of the U S Military Intelligence at the Pentagon after returning from Moscow. He has held roles at the Library of Congress Hoover Library Stanford and New York University and writes for national magazines. Anne Tetlow presides.

Russia Ellsworth Raymond New York University Frederick Town Hall Hood College U. S Moscow Raymond Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Anne Tetlow Sharon Mass Gambrill Gymnasium Pentagon Washington Library of Congress Hoover Library Stanford University California United Nations Division of General Education

Frailey Appointed to Emmitsburg Town Council

Emmitsburg officials meet at Firemen's Hall as Colonel Thomas J. Frailey is unanimously appointed to fill the unexpired term of J. J. Hollinger. Frailey sworn in by Magistrate Jacob E. Baker. Council discusses taxes, alley repairs, parking restrictions, and sewer extensions to North Seton Avenue. A proposed Community Hall site on South Seton Avenue is to be purchased, with continued talks on a joint incinerator and Christmas lighting by Potomac Edison.

Emmitsburg Thomas J. Frailey Col. Frailey J. J. Hollinger Hollinger Jacob E. Baker H. C. Woodring American Legion Frailey’s Alley Troxell's Alley Broad Alley Lutheran Church Burgess Rodfers Seton Avenue Burgess Rodgers South Seton Avenue Elizabeth Neck George O. Sprigg Vigilant Hose Co Hose Company Emmitaburg Thurmont Potomac Edison Co

Three Keymar Children Injured In Auto Truck Crash

Three Keymar children were treated at Warner Hospital for minor injuries after an auto truck collision on Maryland Route 77 north of Keymar Saturday. Vernon G Lookingbill drove a 1941 sedan out of a side road and was hit broadside by a truck owned by A F Reese Inc and driven by William Ohm. The sedan was demolished and Lookingbill had a possible nasal fracture but was not treated. Both drivers face hearings Wednesday before Magistrate M E Burman in Taneytown.

Gettysburg Keymar Warner Hospital Maryland Charles Roser Clementine Hyde George Lookingbill James S. Poteet Taneytown Maryland State Police Ohm M. E. Burman

First Hood College Student Recital Friday Night

The Hood College music department presents its first student recital of the year at Brodbeck Hall on Friday October 20 at eight o clock. Junior and senior students perform piano violin organ and voice pieces including Beethoven Chopin Franck Puccini and Debussy works as well as spirituals. Performers include Margaret Lewis Margaret Whitmore Lavinia Hussey Ruth Matthews Dorothy Roat Dorothy Handley and Doris Simpson with pieces such as Adagio Cantabile Fantasie Impromptu Un Bel Di Vedremo and The Piper of Love.

Hood College Brodbeck Hall Beethoven Chopin Margaret Lewis Huntington N. Y Margaret Whitmore Woodstock Allegretto Joan Raubenhold Franck Lavinlz Hussey Presque Isle Grant Schaeffer Piper of Love Carew Ruth Matthews Cambridge Scherzo Pain Lorreine Ilan North Plainfield N. J Puccini Dorothy Roat Meywood

Attended Meeting of World Federalists

J William Brosius Jr, president of Frederick UWF chapter, returned from Washington where he attended the fourth annual UWF assembly. He forecast world peace prospects and reported delegates shared optimism. Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas, a UWF vice president, urged early prevention of aggression through world federation.

J. William Brosius, Jr Frederick United World Brosius Washington UWF Supreme Court William O. Douglas Douglas World Federation

Community notices and events local round up

Local mentions include autumn barssar and Walkersville Methodist Church events on October 26 and 27 with chicken oyster and pork suppers, Burkittsville Parish Hall suppers on October 18 and 20, a garage equipment sale at Stull Brothers in Lewistown, a rummage sale at Farmers Market on October 20 and 21, a community sale with Hotpoint dishwasher, a big Democratic rally October 23 at the Frederick Armory with state and local candidates, plus a card of thanks from Frances Addison for hospital gifts and kindness from Clyde Estes friends.

Autumn Barssar Walkersville Methodist Church Burkittsville Parish Hall Ladies of the Lutheran. Church Armory West Second Street Frederick Governor Lane Tydings General Hartle Hall Hammond Millard Tawes Fred'k County Democratic Central Committee Frederick Memorial Hospital Clyde Estes Frances Addison Sear West Fifth St Hotpoint Kelvinator Everedy Tater John Mansville West 7Th St East 7Th St Pho John L. Ponton Avetlonger FORD Chev Plymouth WIC Freder Iain Frederick News-Post P. ZB Empioyas Frederick Newa-Post Cramer's Palace Ene Landis Jewelry Grora South Ket St Rees

Frederick Proclaims United Nations Day 1950

Mayor Elmer F Munshower proclaims October 24, 1950 as United Nations Day in Frederick urging all citizens to join in observance. Proclamation dated October 2, 1950 at City Hall.

United Nations General Assembly of Frederick Elmer F. Munshower

National Business Women's Week Proclaimed by Maryland Governor

Governor Wm. Preston Lane Jr proclaims October 15 21, 1950 as National Business Women's Week urging women in business and professions to participate in local state and national affairs. The proclamation notes the week honors achievements of women in civil government and leadership and marks the national observance across states.

National Federation of Bashan and Professional Women's Preston Lane, Jr State of Maryland Annapolis Vivian ¥. Simpson

Community notices and sales advertise Calvary church event

A collage of local notices details birthday thanks to Calvary Methodist Church and Sunday School, a car sale listing by Weil Brothers of Frederick Maryland, county tax and address changes, and a sequence of upcoming auctions, dinners, school property sale in Creagerstown, and community events across October 1950 with dates, places, and organizers.

Mothers and Teachers Club Calvary Methodist Church Joe Wolfe

Construction Improvements Farm Buildings Ad Offered

An old Frederick County ad lists Thomas Const. and Eng. Co. and area suppliers offering farm building construction services, junk hauling, and sale of steel pipe and terra cotta. Also advertised are cider pressing and local furnishings, with notices of executrix and sale of personal property by Zecher heirs and a community sale event with household goods and farm equipment.

New York Thomas Constr. & Eng. CO South Jefferson St Tron Frederick Junk

Also Mentioned on This Page

John J. Raskob George Crummitt Marlon L. Hill Middletown Sergi Swomley Twentey Srresta Hood World Federalists Stull Brothers Lewistown Rummage Sale Farmers Market S. Market St A. R Sele Eugene Offutt Walkersville National Business Women's Mrs, Guy L. NS Randed Pontiac Olds DeSoto Hudson Chevrolet Buick Weil Brothers, Inc Board OF County Commissioners U. Grant Hooper Helen Remsburg Russell Flanagan Hyattstown Firemen's Hall S.C. S. of the Methodist Church Woody Free Artz Honey Bee Farm H. M. Smith Emmett R. Bowlus R. L. Kelly Braddock Heights H. F. Harner Null and Null H. M Buck” Alexander Central Community Hall Liberty New London Central Church Frederick Fairgrounds HK. C. Barker Emmert R. Bowlus Retch's Ford Quynn Orchards School of Politica Winchester Hall Bake Sale Women's Society of Christian Service McCleery's Store North Market Street Hansonville Route 15 West Church Street M. Alexander School of Politics Happy Autumn Frederick Motor CO Pattick Mt. Pleasant Community Hall Madison Street Bill Anderson Mars Cians N. Market St Venetian May Sloan Venetian Blind Service Nicodemus North Court Street Frederick Solar Reliable Junk CO 5Th St Mast St Hillcrest Orchards J. Keefer Baker's West Patrick Street Maller Ave Charles H. Baker Francis Scott Key Frederick City Dickerson School Montgomery Ward South Market Street Benefit Ladies Auxiliary Margaret Smith Fritz Sears Roebuck Harvey EF. Smith Mildred S. Fisher Creagerstown Rocky Ridge Frederick County Board of Education W. Russell Seiss Flora M. Seias U.S OANDS E. Clapp McCutcheon Wisner St Orphans’ Court Harriet S. Leaticer Edith Cleather Harry D, Radcliff Register of Wills John Samuel Zecher Putithavile McCormick Dearing Symrouth Dellinger Hammer Mill John Deere Mowor McCormick Deering Saxton Syracuse Team Bella Ayrshire Guernsey Lees Zecher Gaveil Zecher Pauline M. K Guyton William M. Stor Emmert &. Bowtus Raymond L. Keily Helen J. Ponton, Cryk the News Frederick, Md Neatie ECKER the Clothing Exchange News-Post Johnsville Church Hall Frederick Homes Insulating Co H. J. Kester Fast Third Street Black Scotty Alvin L. Dudley Mkeymar Good Intent Bath Rene Raat Seth W. Henry Martin E.ith St Rederick Frederik News-Post Mit Patrick St Dill Avenue Braddock Drive P. O Frederick R Market St Arcade Bowl Ket Street Pascal BH. Renn St. Joseph's Church Cartaliten Buckeystown George RB Bowers Ballenger Creek Bell Conduit Foundation Corporation River Bridge Thatcher &J Boston Barbara Fritchie Chace Archie Clarksburg Buffalo Restaurant Glass Pub. Co Ellwood Ity Allen Feeser Moore Business Thursmore Phobus J. Hickman Ganley Monrovia Washington, D. C Raver Luther Company Bethesda Fredatick News-Poat Bentzarne Knoxville Marvey G. Eagle Knoxvilla el Brunewith Oatar Lewis Keeney Ae N Rohuetter East Sta Ste Harry Beans Rocky Springs South Market St Whevitte AZ Atauke Woop Brothers Mt Airy J. D. Brasheara Woodsboro Walkeravn Ie East Third Street Ateam Sam Pashen Dual Highway Adi Bate Jefferson Road East Church Street Emat Second St Harrison Young Claggett B. Wiles Old Braddock Hard Pike Park Mills A& M Lawson Mt. Airy East Seventh St Ralph Stonesiter Keymart Hard Road Chester Miller W.w McGee Fred’k. Price A. M. Lawson Mt. Airv Rosenthal Steel Joan Deere Knott & Geisbert Urbana Frygidaire Blair's W. St Harvey C Boone
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