Frederick County Historical Society gains new museum home
The Frederick County Historical Society acquires a historic Georgian mansion on West Patrick Street as its headquarters. Mrs. William B Tyler Belt of Omaha funds the $12,000 purchase. The house features an elliptic doorway, leaded glass, and colonial interiors with mahogany staircase and intact 18th century beams. The society plans restoration ahead of Frederick’s 200th anniversary in 1945.
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Cy Mary Esther Tull
Aladdin
Frederick County Historical Society
West Patrick and
Jefferson Streets
William Bradley Tyler Belt
Omaha
Neb
Frederick
West Patrick Street
College Avenue
Hoad College
Jefferson Street
Harpers Ferry
Catoctin
Whittier
Steiner
Roger Brooke Taney
Francis Scott Key
Georgetown
Stephen Steiner
George Ramsburg
Tasker
Frederick Town
Stephen's Town
McPherson-Brien
Ross Trail
Court Square
Historical Society
Mary E. Lipps
Auburn
Thurmont
The
Washington
Zentz
Carroll Creek
Jug
George Washington
General Braddock
Old
Dame Fritchie
Lipps Property Chosen for Frederick County Historical Society Home
The Frederick County Historical Society secures the Lipps property as its permanent headquarters, ending the era of Ramblers Rest as a rooming house. The Belt family gift funds and a Tyler Belt collection anchor the project, with Mrs Belt described as a fairy godmother advancing the society’s mission to preserve local relics.
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William Bradley Tyler
Lipps
Historical Society
Library of Congress
Washington
Ann Grahame Ross
John Ritchie
Charles E. Trail
John A. Lynch
Hoffman
Church
Market
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore
Smithsonian Institute
Frederick
Carroll
Charles Town
Leetown
Holiday Arrests Reported By Local Police
Police docketed 31 persons over the weekend with additional arrests and summonses for hearings on loitering with armed forces members in concealed spots. Bonds were set for James Fox of Frederick on assault and battery, while several individuals from Frederick and nearby towns faced drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges. An AWOL Army member was handed to military authorities.
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Alton Y. Bennett
James Fox
Frederick
Harry Baker
Brunswick
Charles Stevens
Martinsburg
W. Va
Earl Fogle
Warren Harley
Yellow Springs
Alonzo Miller
Tobie Fagan
Montegue
David Sneadner
Liberty
Audrey Working
Lovettsville
Joseph Holland
Frederick Junction
Walter Hallmen
Urbana
Samuel Thompson
Middle Alley
Edward McDaniels
East Street
Fred K. Lawrence
All Saints Street
C. L. Barrett
George W. Wiles
Knoxville
Harry E. Lee
Baltimore
Pauline Hale
Charles and
Mary Brown
Sandy Springs
Marie Anna
Lee Blackston
Gladys Hicks
Hattie
May
Helen Newman
Klineharts Alley
Lillian Harris
Bentz Street
Richard Stine
John G. Fink
Middletown
Harry Kintz
News for Prisoners in Ceylon Reports Allied Victory Leaflets
British and Australian POWs in Thailand receive rapid Pacific and European war news via Allied air forces. Flyers dropped to prisoners outline latest Allied advances with a closing note saying it won’t be long now.
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Kandy
Ceylon
Thailand
Europe
Idling
Bangkok-Moulmein
Child Held Responsible for Straw Stack Fire
Firefighters kept flames from spreading to nearby buildings and remained four hours to control the blaze. A child playing with matches was held responsible for starting the fire in the straw stack.
Straw Stack Burns Near Braddock Farm
Fire destroyed a large straw stack on the J. L. Reeder farm near Braddock Sunday afternoon. Firemen and neighbors saved the horse stable and barn. The Independent Hose Company county engine was summoned about 5 30.
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J. L. Reeder
Braddock
Independent Hose Company County
No Sanctuary In Spain For Nazi Leaders
Spanish Ambassador Juan Francisco de Cardenas rejected Moscow radio claims that Spain would shelter Nazi fugitives. He affirmed Spain has no asylum for Hitler or other leading Nazis and stressed the Franco regime differs from National Socialism. He cited General principles and denied charges against his government.
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Washington
Juan Francisco de Cardenas
Spain
Moscow
Hitler
Germany
Loss at Fertilizer Plant in Westminster Fire
Roland Baile of Medford Grocery says Thursday’s blaze destroyed a fertilizer manufacturing plant and storage warehouse. Loss estimated at 6000 to 7000 dollars, likely insured. Plant unable to mix own fertilizer until spring, but company will continue handling fertilizers of various grades. some salvageable equipment.
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Westminster
Roland Baile
Medford Grocery Company
Fertlizer Ag
Baile
Adelaide Named After Queen Consort of William IV
Adelaide the capital of South Australia was named in honor of the wife of King William IV of England. The naming reflects colonial ties and royal influence in British imperial history.
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Adelaide
South Australia
Wiliam IV of England
Weddle Family Receives War Department Notice
A War Department telegram informs Mina H Weddle that their son Pte Jesse H Weddle Jr has recovered from Normandy wounds and returned to active duty August 18. He served with Company A 115th Infantry 29th Division and was wounded after the bridgehead was established. His brother Woodrow is twice wounded and reported missing. the family also notes another Weddle in service.
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War Department
Mina
Jesse H Weddle
West Fourth Street
Jesse H. Weddle
Normandy
Pfc
Weddle
115Th Infantry
Woodrow W. Weddle
Staty
Woodrow Wed Uh
Mountaindale Picnic Held In Governor's Absence
Mountainful crowd gathers at Mountaindale Union Sunday School picnic with Brig Gen. Francis Perrott absent and Rev Francis Reinberger presiding He introduces speakers Rev Ivan G Waugle Thurmont Mrs Mudred Grushon and soloists Albe Geesey Thelma Grushon duet with Betty Irene Palmer Yellow Springs Band performs in afternoon Also reports fighting in Northern Norway as German troops clash with Norwegian patriots per Reuters from Stockholm
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Mountaindale
Herbert RO Oconor
Francis Perrott
Mountaindale Union
Francis Reinberger
Utica
Betty Irene Palmer
Norway
London
Reuters
Stockholm
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