King of Siam dies, noted in 1918 news
Fifty years ago the King of Siam died suddenly in a report from the News-Post files dated October 24 1918. The item notes his sudden death as the Orient's most progressive ruler and recalls other local news including a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad terminal upgrade and a fatal rear-end collision involving a Baltimore brakeman, William Vincent Miller, plus assorted city notices and personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
Siam
Orient
William Vincent Miller
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Charles P. King
Elmer Keeler
Baker
Ezra Baker
Harmony
Mohler
W. F
Austin Bangaman
City Register
Montevue Pike
Roscoe Harp
Clarence Munshower
Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Co
Samford T. Jackson
Washington Street
East Fifth Street
North Market Street
Frederick Railroad Co
Fultz wins with clever squeeze in Canton bridge club
Mrs. Hugh Fultz of Canton Ohio recounts a bridge victory using a simple pseudo squeeze. East holds ace of diamonds early, but Fultz maneuvers to establish five club tricks and discard threats, securing a top score despite West’s risky discards.
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Hugh Fultz
Canton
Ohio
East
North
South
West
M. J. Croghan Memorial of a Local Hotelman dies
The community mourns Michael J. Croghan a longtime hotel man who built a notable career here. He started as a steward at the New City Hotel later ran Hotel Frederick at North Market and operated Vindobona at Braddock Heights. He helped develop Braddock Heights and was loved for his courtesy and steady presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Croghan
New City
Frederick
North Market Street
Braddock Heights
Braddock
Vindobona
Mike
Space agencies and private firms plan global satellite network
Dr. T Keith Glennan of NASA announces cooperation with private industry to develop space communication systems. NASA will provide rockets and launch stations at cost to U S concerns creating a network of communications satellites. AT T plans 30 satellites 3000 miles up with potential world reach and a projected cost near 170 million dollars. Other firms explore competing projects as government supports private initiative to keep free world leadership in space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Keith Glennan
United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
U. S
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Space Communications
Outer Space
Glennan
Research and Development Agency
Merryland Tract Club Hosts October Meeting
Mrs David Kifer hosted the Merryland Tract Home Club in Petersville for October. Airs Roy Magaha demonstrated Food for Fitness with citrus nuts and vegetables, and 19 members plus one visitor attended. Health and Safety chair Mrs Thomas Tucker spoke on Falls in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merryland Tract
David Kifer
Petersville
Roy Magaha
Herman Boyer
Colect
Health and Safety
Thomas Tucker
Harry Payne
George Lakin
Ralph Virts
Paul Smith
Virts Hartman
Twenty Years Ago From The News Post October 24 1940
Obituaries note the death of Mrs Mary E B Topper in Emmitsburg from natural causes. A general alarm followed a washhouse fire on the James Ambush property, near Twelfth street. Coca Cola truck fire minor. Coal spill after Route 240 collision near Frederick blocks highway. William Mitchell Douglas, former Frederick contractor, dies at Johns Hopkins. funeral in Newport Pennsylvania. Frederick plans an eight inch sewer along Carroll Parkway to Jefferson street. State Council of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty holds annual session at Vindebona Braddock Heights with about 1100 attendees. Ike to visit Ciudad Acuna with Lopez Mateos. border town to close bars and liquor stores during 22 hour trip. Eisenhower and Herter to meet Lopez and Tello for 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EB. Topper
Emmitsburg
James
Frederick
William Mitchell Douglas
Johns Hopkins
Ciudad Acuna
Mexico
Eisenhower
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Rio Grande
del Rio
Tex
Christian A. Herter
Lopez
Manuel Tello
Local Personal News and Birth Announcements
Mrs Louise F V Lnyder R N directs nurses at Vindo Bona Convalescent and Rest Home Braddock Hei attends American Nursing Home Association convention in Washington DC as Maryland delegate Thomas Monroe Hill, a one year old, fell and required sutures at Washington County Hospital Mr and Mrs Howard S Leatherwood announce birth of daughter Michelle Maria on September 16 1960 at Frederick Memorial Hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces Their son Richard Keith celebrated his second birthday on October 18 Mr and Mrs Guy R Swomley announce the birth of son Guy Robert Swomley Jr at Frederick Memorial Hospital Saturday morning weighing six pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise F. V. Lnyder R. N
Vindobona Convalescent and Rest Home
Braddock Hei
American Nursing Home Association
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Thomas Monroe HI
Thomas Jr
Myersville
Washington County Hospital
Howard S. Leatherwood
Mt. Airy
Michelle Maria
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Richard Keith
Guy R. Swomley
East Seventh Street
Guy Robert Swomley Jr
Trick or Treat Night for Needy UNICEF Drive
Wednesday night will be trick or treat night to aid less fortunate children through UNICEF. Frederick County groups carry authorization slips signed by chair Margaret A. Trunk and wear armbands for identification. Contributions due by Monday October 31 at the Western Maryland Trust Company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
United Nations Children’s Fund
Frederick City
Margaret A. Trunk
Evangelical Lutheran Church
East Church Street
Pete
Meredi Macsley
Western Maryland Trust Company
Frederick County
Frederck County Youth Council
Oodsboro
Braddock Heights
Urbana
Linganore
Libertytorvn
Unionville
New Market
Lewistown
Brunswick
Miss Trunk
Four Las Vegas youths tied to multiple local thefts
Police say two area boys from Las Vegas face trial here after confessions connect them to thefts at Duke's and Braddock Heishis, a Cloverleaf Diner break in, and cash taken from vending machines. Authorities note six other juveniles are being held for related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke's
Braddock Heishis
Stafford
Las Vegas
Tord
Hylan
Thomas J. Taylor Dies in Texas at 86
Thomas Jefferson Taylor, 86, father in law of Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, Democratic vice presidential candidate, died Saturday after 15 months of heart ailment. Born in Autauga County Alabama, he was a large land owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Taylor
Marshal
Tex
Thomas Jefferson Taylor
Lyndon B. Johnson
Taylor
Autauga County
Ala
Croghan Hotel Man Dies at 72 in Frederick
Michael J. Croghan Sr. 72, prominent Frederick restaurateur and hotel operator, died at his home on North Market Street. He had worked at Bellevue-Stratford and City Hotel and owned Hotel Frederick from 1916 until death. Survived by wife Tilda and six children, plus four brothers and two sisters. Interment Mount Olivet after services at St. John's Church.
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Michael Joseph Croghan Sr
Frederick
North Market Street
John J
Sarah Fahy Croghan
Drimaiemple
Ireland
United States
Mr. Croghan
Bellevue-Stratford
Philadelphia
City
Washington, D. C
Croghan
Hbtel Braddock
Braddock Heights
Ebert
Braddock
Hilltop House
Harpers Ferry
St. John’s Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Holy Narre Society
B. P. QO. Ellis
Old Catoctin
John Thomas Croghan
Hyattsville
Louis J. Warner
Sarah C. Mason
Louise Kathleen Croghan
James J. Croghan
Washington
D. C
William J. Croghan
Utica
John J. Croghan
Edward
William G. Snyder
Lerea
East Church Street
Holy Name Society of St. John
Beauwem
St. John’s Church
Mount Olivet
Frederick County Heart Association
M. R. Etchison and
Cora M. Murphy
Richard Whitmore Murphy
Paul L. Althouse
Evangelical United Church of Christ
M. R. Etchison and Son
David Kline
Viola E. A. Kline
David W. Kline
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Bessie V. Speaks
Woodsboro
Joshua Hoffman
All Sainis Episcopal Church
James D. K. Baltimore
Miss Kane
Denver
Colo
Albert Segaloff
Balttimore
Elmo Jamison
Seneca
Benjamin Bell
W. Russell Kooniz
M. E. Etchison and Son
W S C S Meeting At Point of Rocks Church
The Womans Society of Christian Service met at Gathland State Park for October. Mrs. Edgar White presided after a prime lunch. Miss Nelle Sigafoose led worship and Mrs. Elmer Michael presented a program on Living Echoes about Christian Citizenship. Plans were made for the November 8 election day dinner at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
Womans Society of Christian Service
Point of Rocks Methodist Church
Gathland State Park
Edgar White
Nelle Sigafoose
Elmer Michael
Frederick County Medical Society Dines with Dr TeLinde
The Frederick County Medical Society held its second annual dinner at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Dr Richard W TeLinde of Baltimore as guest speaker. He discussed Hopkins work in gynecology and Medico efforts in Lebanon and Jordan, showing slides of refugees and hospital conditions and earning a standing vote of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Medical Society
Francis Scott Key
Richard W. TeLinde
Baltimore
Thomas E. Stone
A. Austin Pearce
TeLinde
Johns Hopkins
Hopkins
Middle East
Medico
Tom Dooley
Lebanon
Jordan
Accidents and Arrests Reported in Frederick City Weekend
Two traffic crashes occurred in Frederick City over the weekend. The first at North Bentz and West Third with John C. Warfield and John J. Strange. damage $200 and $250. Strange charged with failing to stop for a red light. The second on South Market near West South with Aubrey Grossnickle and Larry Shaw. both vehicles $200 damage. Shaw charged with reckless driving. Arrests include Dalton Perry on multiple charges after a Court and West Pal- Tick Street incident. Harlen DeGrange charged with intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick City
North Bentz
West Third Streets
John C. Warfield
Route 2
John J. Strange
East Church Street
West Third Street
Warfield Auto
South Market
Larry W. Shaw
Frederick
West South Street
Grossnickie Auto
Grossnickle
Shaw
Charles Cashour
City
Dalton W. Perry
East Sixth Street
Perry
West Pal- Tick Street
Denver Shook
Evans
Paul Lesurge
Harlen DeGrange
DeGrange
Funeral Notices for Several Frederick Residents
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Cora Virginia B Wolfe and several others at local homes and churches. Clergymen from the Old Order German Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist churches officiated with multiple pallbearers and interments at Mount Olivet and Mount Moriah cemeteries. The notices name the deceased, funeral homes, officiants, and burial sites in Frederick and surrounding areas.
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Cora Virginia B. Wolfe
Daniel W. Wolfe
Frederick
North Market Street
George Stansbury
David Benedict
Old Order German Baptist Church
Mary Jacobs
Barbara Minnick
Thelma Neel
Heaven
Rugged Cross
Arthur Baker
Leroy Baker
Ezra Blank
Harry Ramsburg
Charles Baker
Wilson Baker
Beaverdam
Robert E. Dailey and Son
Wee Women Clash Over Ear Etiquette Comment
A snippet shows J calling someone stupid for not hearing well and questioning social harmony. The remark suggests tension between an individual and others as part of a playful or confrontational exchange among a group. The quote reflects interpersonal friction and communication issues.
Deaths of Mrs. Anna L. Gilbert and others toll in Maryland
Multiple obituaries from Maryland report the deaths of Mrs. Anna L. Gilbert 64 wife of Milton M. Gilbert of Myersville at Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown. The list includes Joseph Harris of Lonaconing and Mrs. Viola E A Kline of Frederick with funeral details and interment at Harmony Lutheran and Mount Olivet Cemetery respectively.
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Julia Elizabeth Edwards
Joseph Samuel Edwards
Jefferson
Frederick County Garonic Hospital
East Church Street
J. J. Harris
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Donald A. Eckenroth
Glenn Guille
James C. Frant
Herbert S. Camazo
Charles W. Redmond
Byron K. Crum
Lawrence DeLong
Mount Olivet Cemetery
W. R. Etchison and Son
Milton M. Gilbert
Anna L. Gilbert
Myersville
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Edward
Jennie Harshton Babingston
Merle Ciine
Wolfsville
Josebert
Emory Guldert
Myersvyel
Earl William Gilbert
James W. Gilbert
Middletown
Cave
Births Reported at Froderick Memorial Hospital
Births reported October 18 to 20 list several new arrivals. Debdo Louise, first child for Mr. and Mrs. Allen Flanigan of Woodsboro, is a girl born Tuesday. Michael Ritschel is the first child for Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Beard of Woodsboro, a boy born Thursday. Kathy Lynn, second child and first daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grant of 157 West Patrick Street, born Thursday. Lana Michele, fourth child and third daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Preston R. Geisler of 409 North Market Street, born Wednesday. Susan Denise, third child and second daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fowhle of Union Ridge, born Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froderick Memorial Hospital
Allen Flanigan
Grant
Nancy Lee Schmidt
Frederick
Preston R. Geisler
North Market Street
Lana Michele
Geisler
June Cannon
Edgar Fowhle
Union Ridge
Susan Denise
Emmitsburg Couple Announce Engagement and Wedding Date
Mr and Mrs Maurice H Hobbs announce the engagement of their daughter Ann Teresa to Bernard McNair Welty son of Mr and Mrs Tyson Welty both of Emmitsburg. A nuptial mass will be held at St Joseph s Church Emmitsburg at 10 a m on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice H. Hobbs
Emmitsburg
Ann Teresa
Bernard McNair Welty
Tyson Welty
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jacoby
Navy
Marine Corps
Navy College
Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
Nrotc Mic
Llberal
Liberty
Regular
Navy Trust
Chief of Naval Penel
Department of the Navy
M. J. Croghan
Space Investments
Michael J. Croghan Sr
Alex Brown & Sons
New York
Ralesid
F. & M. Citizens
Frederick Co
Fredericktown
MD. Trust
Ox Fibre Grush
Fred
Potomac Edison
Frederick Gas
Rae Marken & Bilelfeld Oo
Frederick Co. Agricultural Society
Jim
Willie R. Fox
Gateway
Creager Ieral
Thurmont
Elmer R. Andrew
Francis Manahan
Karl Brown
Clyde Gray
Keffer Green
Harold Bittmer
George Delaughter
Mt. Moriah
Foxville
John H. Horine
Lee Place
Gladhill
Charles Martin
Maurice Schroyer
Lee Doub
Roscoe Miller
Joseph Summers
Elmer Harp
Robert Gouker
United Brethren Cemetery
Minnie Mae Koogle
Frederick M. Koogle
West Patrick Street
Andrews Air Force Base Hospital
Charles F. Trunk Jr
Evangelical
Theran Church
Ralph Putman
Francis Putman
James Biggs
Charles RK
Summers
Francis Staley
Mount Olivet Cemeter
Gon
Fea
Eady
Joseph Harris
Lonaconing
George Harris
Moster Ave
Miners Hospital
Frostburg
George of
William Harris
Perry Point Veterans Hospital
Boyd Bolyard
Eichorn Funeral Home
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