1979 World Series praised for sportsmanship and fan support
The 1979 Pirates Orioles World Series is commended for sportsmanship with few disputes and strong Orioles fan turnout in Baltimore. Criticism centers on President Carter’s TV celebration and a call to invite champions to the White House. Also notes on Young Life fundraising, civic volunteers, and local praise for coach George Kuhn.
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Orioles
Earl Weaver
Baltimore
Carter
Pirates
White House
Moving a Historic House From the East Coast to Emmitsburg
At the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, William B. Patram Sister John Mary and I observe a 70 by 24 foot two story stucco house lifted on airplane tires. The Stone House misnamed yet holds eight foot porches as Mother Elizabeth Angleton’s Sisters of Charity era resumes with care.
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William B. Patram
John Mary
National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg
Stone House
Elizabeth Angleton
Sisters of Charity
Mother Seton
Baltimore
Edison tribute and local price shifts in Frederick
On Oct 20 1829 an address for Edison's golden jubilee was given at the Frederick Civic Club YMCA by Robert L Smith of Potomac Edison Co. Louis L Wilson spoke on welfare in industry. Heavy rains raised Fishing Creek dam levels. On Oct 20 1959 Esso reduced wholesale gasoline prices by one cent, with retail under dealer control. Merryland Tract Homemakers Club met 24 members at Mrs Charles Flock home. vice president Mrs Thomas Tucker opened with a prayer. demonstration by Mrs John Van Holden.
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Thomas A. Edison
Frederick
Fishing Creek
Frank Weddle
John C. McFayden
Baltimore
Esso Standard Oil
Merryland Tract Homemakers Club
Charles Flock
Thomas Tucker
Edgar Wirts
Herman Boyer
John van Holden
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Potrek
Pam
Ates Ci
tFredenc
Mary
Young Life
Sheraton Inn Frederick
Jack Dyson
Thalia Lindsey
Ben Lindsey
Frank and
Pat Cleary
Pat Kuhn
Grace Bunker
Corrie Douglas
Clara Dinterman
Carol Ford
Dennie Bernoski
National Republican Congressional Committee
Catoctin
George Kuhn
Frederick, Md
Seton
Ann Burnside
News-Post
Hess
Wey Mall
L Wot Ee M
Chris K
Wang
Christmas Club
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